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The Washington times., 1903-11-29
SWIFT RACE OF AUTOS
ON FOURTEENTH STREET
VinsOn Walsh and Edward Mclean In
dulge in Speed Test to the Alarm
Of the Natives.

Vinson F. Walsh. son of the Colorado
Copper King, and Edward Mclean. son
of John r. Mclean, of Ohio, the latter's
home being at Fifteenth and 1 Streets
northwest, forfeited 800 each IN Police
Court for violating the speed laws gov
erning automobiles. and Walsh forfeited
$40 additional for a second similar Of
Tense
Young Walsh and Mclean have for
some time had a standing DISPUTE as to
which possessed the faster red devil. ."
This dispute waxed so warm that at
last 1t was decided to settle the point
by practical test. Accordingly Fri
day Afternoon the pair went TO Four
tenth Street and Florida Avenue north
west, in a thickly settled portion OF the
city, and started on race. They took
course toward the heart of the city.
down Fourteenth Street, one machine on
either side of the car tracks. Down the
street they tore at a rate estimated at
thirty-five miles an hour.
Pedestrians shrank into friendly door
ways, and drivers frantically pulled
their teams on to the sidewalks, in the
endeavor to escape destruction. There
| happened to be no casualties, and the
race might have been pulled off without
| incident had il not been that Thomas
/ Circle lay in the course, and to get
around it the racers had to slow up
At this moment Bicycle Policeman Nc
Grath got close enough to get the mum
bers on their machines. and their ar.
rests followed
Neither seemed to be disconnected by
the termination OF the contest. and each
forfeited the amount of his collateral
like a true sportsman.
The Washington times., 1903-11-29
HOODS TO INCREASE
SPEED OF TROLLEY CARS

Henry E Huntington, who is interest
ed in the building Of a great trolley sys-
TEN covering all southern California,
running parallel to the steam lines in
that section, is preparing to run long
distance cars at a speed of a mile a
minute. says a Los Angeles dispatch to
the New York Tribune. Steel wind
hoods are now being placed on the front
Of all long distance cars. The hoods are
shaped like cowcatchers. their base be-
ing on a level with the floor OF the car
and a knifeIike edge extending at an
angle of fOrty-five degrees to the top.
the point being SIX feet from the front
OF the car. This causes a great saving
of electrical energy. The other day in
experimenting a heavy car att%ined Z
speed Of sixty-eight miles an hou.-
The Washington times., 1903-11-29
More seabOard Changes.


Dispatches from New York state
that another change has taken place in
the personnel of the voting trust of the
seaboard Air Line. and that President
head Of affairs. 1t is said also that
President Yoakum. of the St. Louis and
San Francisco, commonly known as the
Frisco, is also 20 be a power in the
mana cement of affairs hereafter. This
charge, however. does not indicate that
there has been any weakening in the
power Of the financial interests behind
the reorganization, but rather read
justment of affairs.
Several OF the well-informed local
railroad men are of the opinion, how
ever. that some power inimical to the
Wabash and the other Gould roads has
entered into the new arrangement.
This belief Is based upon advices from
New Orleans, which state that the
plans of the Frisco and the Gould
roads of the Southwest to enter New
Orleans over one line have beer aban-
parallel the Gould lines for more than
400 miles. This decision indicates that
the war upon the Wabash. which has
up to the present been confined to the
East. is now to be carried into the
Southwest, while 1t puts an end TO any
chance the Goulds may have had OF
making any sort Of a traffic agreement
between the Seaboard and the Wabash,
President Yoakum being p.s-yerful
enough to prevent it.
The Washington times., 1903-11-29
A WOMAN I'M LONG AUTO TIRE.

Mr. and Mrs. Pierre c. Scott. accom-
panied by Harry S. Turner, arrived at
the Auditorium Annex at o'clock
Thursday afternoon, having made the
trip from st. Louis in an automobile.
They were tired and travel-stained. but
happy. for they had broken the record
between the two cities.
The start was made on Monday morn
ing at 10 o'clock They found the roads
in good shape, and it was possible to
make fast time over a large part of the
route. The tourists left early Friday
10 make the trip to that city and re-
turn 10 St Louis IN the automobile
Mr.. Scott is a member Of the University
try Club of St. Louis.-Chicag0 Inter
Ocean.
The Washington times., 1903-11-29
A TRUE KNIGHT.

No great actor on the stage is more
heedful, gracious and polite TO his critics
than Henry Irving. For instance, he
acknowledges the receipt of this criti-
cism OF the Internal scene in his
Dante"
Sir Henry Irving-My Dear Sir: 1 am
a member of the electrical fraternity.
and saw your play of Dante" last even
ing II I may be allowed to express an
opinion. L want to tell you that the
Internal scene was very bad. Tie sun
set ripple was woefully lacking in eff
feet. 1t was certainly not true to ma
ture. If tt was so intended.
TS which Sir Henry replies:
Really. your criticism is quite apt.
You see, the ripple got turned upside
down that night by some mechanical
error, and the rain. instead of falling
down. fell up. I don't wonder you
didn't think it true to nature. How
could you?"
And Sir Henry smiles audibly.-Bos-
ton Herald.
The Washington times., 1903-11-29
tickets for Homesteaders.

Gel. AL Reed, district passenger agent
of the Atlantic Coast Line. announces
a change in policy from that OF last
year. Heretofore it has been the GUS
tom to cease selling homestead tickets
after the tourist rush had begun in the
winter. This season, though. the sales
are to be continued. The tickets, how
ever. are TO be good only for the farm,
Ing and Industrial districts. and not
the resorts. Thus those who would like
to get South cheapiy and bask in sum
mer weather under orange and cocoa
nut trees at the expense OF the road
and bona f1de tourists are going to
be disappointed. In the meantime. the
Northern farmer who desires 20 make
the trip to select a Southern home
The Washington times., 1903-11-29
Cold Weather Delay.

For several days Washington people
have been complaining OF the delay
experienced in receiving New York
mails. and an investigation brought out
the fact that the cold weather has been
responsible. The trains were DELAYED
by ate deliveries IN the Empire City,
steam has been hard 10 MAKE on the
locomotives. and, in fact, the drop in
the temperature seemed to freeze up
all of the early trains. causing them
to get in from one-half an hour TO. on
one occasion. nearly two hours late
The Washington times., 1903-11-29
Union Station Contracts.

Dispatches from Philadelphia state
that the major contracts for the new
Union Station are to be signed by
President CasSatt some time this week.
probably Tuesday.
The Washington times., 1903-11-29
New Southern Flyers.

General Agent L. s. Brown. OF tbs
Southern, announces that the)new flyers
for the Florida service are TO begin
their trips today. These trains are to
be the finest in the Southern service.
II not in the country.
The Washington times., 1903-11-29
NEWS OF RAILROADS
AND OF RAILROAD MEN

while his Northern ground is frozen.
may do so at no more expense than in
the summer
The Washington times., 1903-11-29
France Must Pay for Yes
sells Unlawfully Seized.
PAPERS REACH CONGRESS
The Seymour and Felicity Were Cap
tuTed by Privateers in I7os-A
Fortune Involved.

Incidents Of more than a century ago
in the troubled times when the young
Republic was on the verge OF wai with
France have been recalled by the re-
cent transmission to Speaker Cannon
of the House of Representatives Of the
findings OF the Court of Claims in the
French spoliation cases. growing out of
the seizure Of the vessels Seymour and
Felicity in the days of the Administra-
ton of John Adams.
Both were trading schooners sent out
from Baluaa1re, and both We're seized
by French privateers. IN the case of
the Seymour. which was tried before the
Court Of Claims March 80. 1903. the
court awarded. s26.571.S9 TO Rebecca
Snowden Marshall and Charles Mar
shall, administrators Of the estate Of
Jonathan Hudson and SIS. 500 to John
Stewart, receiver Of the Baltimore In
suranee Company. In the case Of the
Felicity. the court awarded S17.05S 10
Anne T Floyd and David Stewart. ad-
ministrators of the estate of Isaac
Smith.
Charges Disproved-
The Seymour. a duly registered vessel
of the United States. sailed from Bal
timore for the city Of Santo Domingo.
May Is. 179S. with a cargo Of dry goods
and provisions. June II, OF the same
year, the vessel was captured on the
high seas by the French privateer. Les
Deux Amis. and was subsequently con-
demned by the French prize tribunal
sitting at Basse Terre. Guadalupe. as
a good prize The grounds for condem-
nation were flimsy. il being held the
crew list VS. not in proper order. and
the invoice and bill of lading Of the car
90 were not signed by the public au-
thorities Of the United States. The
Court OF Claims. however. found there
was a crew list on board. and also a
proper manifest.
Cargo Was Valuable.
The Seymour was owned by Holmes,
Hudson & Co. of Baltimore. consist
ing of John Holmes. Jonathan Hudson
and Lendrum Holmes. The goods lost
and the loss OF the vessel itself amount
ed 10 S46.17l.s9. but the insurance OF
sl9.6o0 brought the net loss to the COM
pany down TO S26.571.S9.
IN making its award the court OF
The Washington times., 1903-11-29
EDUCATIONAL.
TnE SPRNISA LhNGuaGE

The further development of the United States
colonies. and the great commerce between this
country ard South america have naturally en-
g,hssizcd tha cxpedlcncy ~ learning the Spanish
language ThotE Inds 81 desirable positions yiu
be open to every Spanish-speakinc American.
TIE SPANISH LANGUAGE SCHOOL 1871 New
YORK Ave. y. W. offers many advantages, and
insures rapid progress 10 every earnest student.
d he Modern business Training sch03I
the VA RNGI1N s0-tEGE CT COMMERCE
D. l. CLARK, business Manager
HARPER BUILDING, 467 G St. \. ".
DAY AND NIGHT SESSIONS.
STUDENTS ENTERED ANY TINE
The Washington times., 1903-11-29
NQWETH.

Boarding school FOR young ladies' Building over
looking Dupont Circies elevator; gymnasium;
steam neat; large schcplrOonss pEaeIice-ro0uss:
refined and well appointed home. ADDRESS
PRINCIPALS. l52z New Hampshire Avenue.
The Washington times., 1903-11-29

LhIsE. PHILIPS select so.a..dIas aaa "a,
1921 CONNECTICUT AVE
Private o. Class Instruction French and
Physical Culture without extr1 charge
Telerhone. Main 4lo&
The Washington times., 1903-11-29
e cLNEY sCHooL

THE cLNEY SCHOOL.
1852 Eight eEth Street
Primary, Academic. sAd College Preparatory
Catalogues Mss } srglnia Mason Dorsey.
Mss Laura Ice Dorsey
PHYSICAL CULTURE.
Eiocution and English. Classes now open Fox
circular and lerms apply u CARRIE MARIE
DOUGLASS. llfg r st. nv. Getzerott Hal
se9-g0t- d&Su
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-04-22
UNIVERSITY SUMMER SCHOOL.

There will be no need for teachers
OF Georgia to go outside of the state
this year for the purpose of getting
the benefits of a summer course of
study at a university. All they can
possibly desire in that direction they
will find at the University Summer
School at Athens, which will begin
July LIST, and end August 8th.
It is estimated that fully 500 teachers
left the state last summer to attend
summer schools. 1t is gratifying to
know that no teachers need go this
summer No better instructors will be
found anywhere than those who have
been chosen to conduct the course at
Athens. They are eminent in their re-
spective departments
And Athens is a delightful city in
which to spend the summer months.
The city is making preparations to ac-
commodate all visitors. There viii be
no trouble in that respect. 1t is stated
that the city of Athens has contributed
So, 900 to the school, the General Edu-
cation Board So, 900 and the university
81, 900. There seems to be every rea-
son for predicting that the school Will
prove to be a great success.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-04-22
Cures Blood Poison, Cancer, Ulcers,
Eczeml, Carbuncles, Etc.
Medicine Free,

Robert Ward, Maxey, Ga, says: 81
suffered from hood poison. my head,
face and shoulders were one mass of
corruption, aches in bones and Joints,
burning itching, scabby skin, was ali
run down and discouraged, but Botanic
Blood Balm cured me perfectly, healed
all the sores aud gave my skin the rich
glow of health. Blood Balm put new
life toto my blood and new ambitio in
to my BRAIN" Geo, A. Williams, Rox-
bury, faces covered with pinlples,
chronic sore on back of head, suppura.
ting swelling on neck, eating ulcer OF
leg, bone pains, itching skin cnred per-
fectly inB otanic Blood Balm-sores all
healed. Botanic Blood Balm cures all
malignant blood troubles, such as &c.
zema, scabs and scales, pimples, run
ming sores, carbuncles, scrofula, etc
Especially advised for all obstinate cas-
es that have reached the second or third
stage. Improves the digestion; strength
ems weak kidneys. Druggists, 81. To
prove it cures, sample of Blood Balm
sept free and prepaid by writing Blood
Balm Co., Atlanta Ga. Describe trouble
and free medical advice sent in sealed
letter.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-04-22

At Chester, Pa. the factory girls are
up in arms because an inspector has
ordered them to wear their hair on top
Of their heads. They claim the right
to wear their hair in any manner that
they think most becoming, and many
of them have been wearing it braided
dowd their backs. Yet the order IS
based on common sense. Recently
several girls have been terribly injur-
ed by their hair becoming entangled in
the machinery of the mill The other
day one of them was literally scalped
by rapidly moving m achine belt
Savannah News
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-04-22
Had 30 Money 10 Burn.

81 worked for John d. Rockefeller
once" says a Boston landscape garden
err. zone morning l was out in the
ground doing some work among the
plants and flowers, and as 1 worked l
smoked. Pretty soon the old man
strolled out that way and when he
came up to where was said in a quiet
way, I never had any money to burn.
1 didn't tumble for a second, and he
stood there looking at me. 4 have man
aged to put away a few dollars he
continued, but I never had any money
to burn 1t came to me all at once
what he meant, and l threw the cigar
away. Next morning when he came
around there I wasn't smoking. He
came up with smile on his face and
said, We'll, the stove isn't going to-
day."
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-04-22
4AWkINsWLLE cHAUTAuoUA.

The eleventh annual session of the
Ocmulgee Chautauqua will begin May
1st, and close May 8th. Music will be
afforded by Kaler's orchestra of TWEEN
ty-two pieces. Among the platform
attractions will be DR.. Len G. Brough-
ton, Miss Ida Bentley, the Chicago
Glee Club, Hon. Thomas E Watson,
Rev. Sam Jones, the Anderson-Reoh1
Concert Company, A. w. Hawkes.,
State School Commissioner, W. B.
Merritt, and Gov. Robt. Taylor of Ten.
nessee. Mr.. N. E. Ware is president
and Mr.. R, F. DeLamar, secretary
There will be half rates on all the rail.
roads.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-04-22

j, G. Perkins, who was born slave
on big Mississippi plantation in 1910
and went through the war as a South
ern coloneIs servant, has now been
elected judge of the Shelby district of
La Crosse county, Wisconsin. Some
will say that he achieved his present
position in spite of the handicap of
such history, but the Washington
Post thinks it is precisely because of
his early history that Judge Perkins
will make an admirable magistrate.
ttReared under the civilizing influences
of slavery; informed by long obserya-
ton of the habits and practices of gen.
tlemen; the body servant OF gallant
Southern officer; faithful friend, a
devoted adherent- Perkins of
Wisconsin will bring to his new office
an equipment of culture, tradition and
honorable purpose invaluable to any
man charged with such duties and re-
sponsibilities. .
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-04-22

Joe Oil telegraphs the Atlanta Con
stitution from Washington that Colo
mel James Hamilton Lewis, the bril-
liant ex-Georgian, ex-member of con-
gress, ex-vice presidential candidate
man with past as full of inspiration
and future of promise as well as
hope-is on his way to Georgia, where
he will spend a few days at Augusta,
where his father resides, and at SyI-
vania, where he has business interests.
incidentally he is taking with him a
Tom Johnson vice presidential boom
If Col. Lewis gets into the right com
pany when he reaches Georgia he will
learn that it is entirely too early to be
launching presidential or vice-presi-
tial booms in this state. Albany
Herald.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-04-22
Hard to Answer,

A Chicago dentist tells this story:
"Some years ago young woman re-
Gently from the Emerald Isle called at
my office to have some dental work
done. 1 examined her teeth and found
that among them was one so badly
wasted that it was not worth filling.
told her this. How long she asked,
do you think it would last If it were
filled| I have no idea l replied. Not
very long anyway Well, how long
do you think? she persisted. 4 can
not say l returned. L would not
guarantee it for any length of time
Still anxious and determined to Sc
cure favorable and definite answer,
she asked, VIII it last longer than you
think it will?"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-04-22
Theory and Practice.

Here is a good story from the collec-
ton of 4 German school Inspector The
pupils were being examined on the
subject Of personal hygiene. A boy
was asked, What have you to do in
order to keep your teeth sound and
white?" Clean them" was the prompt
reply when ought you to clean
them?" Morning, noon and night"
what are they to be cleaned with?"
with a toothbrush" VERY good.
Have you a toothbrush mo, sir"
HAS your father a toothbrush" mo,
sir" HAS your mother toothbrush? p
mo, sir" But how do you know
about the use Of toothbrushesY y 1--WE
sell them. sir"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-04-22

A boom for Senator Fairbanks for
the presidential nomination on
the Republican ticket has been started
at Indianapolis. The Senator is said
to have declined to consider the nom
ination in second place, but his boom
ers have determined to push him on
anyhow.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-04-22

The charge that General Wood, the
favorite, accepts gift from Havana
gamblers is an old one. It might have
been Investigated long time ago if
anybody had wanted an inquiry. Re
cent reports of the Cuban government
show that when General Wood was in
supreme authority at Havana it costs
So, 900, 900 per year more to carry on the
administration than it does now. That
feature might be Investigated also.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-04-22

Canada gives England preferential
tariff rates, and yet our exports to the
Dominion are large and Knowing and
may easily and with no injury to any
interest of our own be much increased.
Common sense dictates that we must
reduce the distractions to our trade
with so large and profita BILE custo-
as the country north of us.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-04-22

An art factory in Paris, where old
masters are turned out for the benefit
of American millionaires, must shock
Connecticut manufactures, who have
dropped over to buy a few celebrated
pictures.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-04-22

The Albany Herald's Chautauqua
edition is great, and fully met the ex-
pectation of its friends and the public
at large. Editor Henry Mcintosh is
doing splendid work for Albany and,
what's more, the people appreciate his
energy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-04-22
ANERICUs. Ca, APRIL %, 1903.

The cake walks the latest fad among
the smart set of New York. And this
gives Henry Watterson an opportunity
to remark in his usual delicate way
that 'blood will tell"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-04-22
The Geniuses.

We are not in favor of pensioning
geniuses. If this is done, it will mean
a deathblow to the newspapers, for all
the newspaper men will quit work and
live on their pensions.-Atlanta Jour
nal
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-04-22

Tom-Do you think your cousin In
liza would marry me if l asked her?
Jack-Well, have always considered
her a sensible sort of girl; still. she
might Chicago News.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-04-22
A Great Shoe Sale.

A great triumphant bargain
march will be played in our store
all this week. Every note will be
a melody of values, so join the pro-
cession and keep step to the music
of our low prices on shoes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-04-22

Why was Goliath surprised when he
was struck by the stone of David?
Suce thing had never entered his
head before.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-04-22

"Was it worth while to send your
four daughters to that fashionable
SCHOOL,"
Sure One eloped while she was
there, and the others came home en-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-04-22

Foley's Honey and T4r contains no
oplaseF, and will not coustipate like
nearly all other cough medicines. Ra.
AuAe substitutes. EIdridge drug sto -es
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-04-22
Wash Dress Goods.

We have the most complete line
of white and colored wash dress
goods that ever reached this city.
Our prices are the lowest.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-04-22
o,-s Goth Meridian Tine.) :,

Trains arrive at and. depart from Central
OF Georgia Railway passenger station.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-04-22

| Columbus, Birmingham
| *5.08 a m and intermediate points, *6 10 a N
| 40 10 p N via Fort Valley. 40 05 p N
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-04-22

Macon Atlanta, Savan-
p IN nah, Augusta and inter *6 10 N
m p6j ate Tl0iufq
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-12-05

~Gutfenhury Lodge, No. 58-lst and srd
Wednesday in each mouth.
HI Geizer. Noble Grand.
C C Ludwigs, Secretary.
AoUw.
Harmony lodge, No 81, A az w-seeond
and Eulih tuesdays in each mo' D
HG Geizer. NV.
FCT Brirhtwell. Recorder.
KNIGHTS OF PYrB.As.
Lexington Lodge. No Isl X + meets every
Thursday night at their hail % Nriehn build
ing. -sojourning knights cert lily invited.
Thomas Wedge, &C.
Elias Spruce, X OF Z anU :.
ELKs
Lexington Lodge. B , y E No 74s-Meers
regular on the snd 81 4th Frioay nights in
each month at thei aome, corner Main and
sth streets Home zen at all lines.
J CHM. Ey ID Ruler.
S Is ThorntC- 81. Secretary.
EAGLES.
Lexington Aerie. F o E No 2f3-Meets End
and 4th Wednesdays of each month at X of
hal.
James Corners. Worthy President.
Ernest Fegert, Secretary.
ANCIENT ORDER OF PYRAMIDS.
Meets every Friday night in each month.
NJ. Cahill. MP.
W W Curtis, RF X.
Mulligau Post. No l1-Meets every lst and
Bird Friday nights at their hall at 10th and
Main streets.
NIL Studdard, Commander.
John B Burris, Adjutant.
UDC.
= Meets LIST Wednesday in each month at the
homes of the members,
Mrs Stephen N Wilson, President.
Mrs J II Campbell, Secretary.
SONS OF VETERANS
Meets second and fourth Monday night in
each month in G A X hall, lOand Main.
Faed j HOFFMAN, Captain.
Chris Walk, lst Sergeant.
ooDME
Lexington Camp No ls9 Woodmen of the
World meets LIST and 8rd Monday nights in
each month
Pearl K Smith. Consul Commander.
Fred Hix, Clerk.
~MACABEEs.
Has an orgari zation but no regular meet
ing time or place.
Frank Nicholson, President.
John Schofeld. Secretary
TURNER'S.
Meet at Turner'S Hall once per week.
julius Winkler, president.
G Sch~aefermeyer, Secretary