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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-25
THE FISH AS USED AN
EARLY CHURCH SYMBOL
Carved Representations Frequently
Found on Ancient Tombstones.

The symbols upon early Christian
monuments, OF which so many have
been discovered this last century, are
curious and interesting. One of the
most frequent is that OF the fish. The
figure Of the fish is used, and also the
Greek word for fish. says DR.. A w
Patten, who has looked into the subject.
Ramsay, in his excavations In Asia
Minor. has found some very important
inscriptions in which the fish signs are
frequent.
But why was II that the early Chris
tians used this sign? The reason will
appear when we remember that they
found In the letters of the Greek word
for fish an acrostic on the name of the
Saviour. The word is 'ichthus" Each
letter of the word in the original Greek
begins one OF the words in the follow
ing phrase: Jesus Christ. Son of God.
the Saviour"
SO the word 'ichthus" came to stand
for a Christian. 1t was not only sculp-
tured on burial monuments, but came to
be used on various utensils A great
many terra Gotta lamps have been
found. especially at Spalato, on which Is
found the impress Of the fish Many of
these ''ichthus" lamps are found also at
Rome. The word fish" came to be used
also to describe n Christian. and to call
man q fish was equivalent TO calling
him Christian.
In one OF the old Christian frescoes,
Indicating n baptism, man IS repre-
sented as pulling fish out Of the water.
Ramsay tells US that II was customary
in Asia Minor I'm the second century for
the Christians 20 use this symbolic
language. 1t was hardly safe. then,
for them to speak openly of their faith
In Christ. They were accustomed to
wear rings with the fish sign as a sig
net, much as we wear symbolic badges
today. One day two men met neither
| aware or the faith OF the other. One.
without "A word, traced with his stick
the figure Of FISH in the sand The
other quickly burst out in assertion of
his Christian faith, for the FISH symbol
had declared the others allegiance to
Christ. Public Ledger
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-25
DEATH HAS FINISHED
PICTURESQUE CAREER
Marked All of Delegate Wcors LTe-Sodier
and Pafriof-Led Tloo Resolutions.

In 1889 he was elected to the legisla-
ture as representative from Waiiuku.
Island OF Maui. in $50 rom HcnoluIu.
and in 1892 from Koollul,a. Island Of
Oahu.
Mr.. Wilcox led two principal rcvolu-
tons against the oppressors Of his peo-
pie. one on July 30, 1892 and the other
IN January. 1895. Both Df these were
principally TO restore Queen LiliuDlSslani
to the throne. lie failed IN both N ac-
count of not having proper arms to sur
port the movements.
Sentenced to Death.
In his first attempt he was acquitted by
a jury of his countrymen because the
king was also factor in it. In the latter
he was sentenced to death by a count
martial of the Dole oligarchy. but the
United States Congress IntervcDc1 and
his sentence was committed to thirty
FIVE years Imprisonment at hard labor
and a fine of $4,000.
In January. 1896. he was given a condi-
tional pardon by President Dole and in
1898 full pardon. He was elected to
Congress as the first delegate from
Hawaii to the Fifty-sixth Congress. and
at the game time was elected to the
Fifty-seventh Congress. He IS succeed
ed in the Fifty-eighth Congress by
Prince Cupid.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-25
CONVICTS ALLOWED
TO PLAY BASEBALL
Pastime Found to Improve the Disci-
pine of Prison.

At the Massachusetts State prison at
Charlestown. Warden Bridges has intro
duced ball playing az a means OF dis
cipline among the convicts and is much
gratified with the results.
Not only has the game given the pris-
o1ers relaxation from cell life and the
workshop. but it has afforded a diver
sion for their minds. a breath Of fresh
air, and look at the blue heavens
above. And not the least result OF all is
the improvement In the discipline. No
unruly prisoner can participate In the
game and many man naturally frac-
tious has been good Just for the
chance TO go out in the prison yard and
play game of baseball
Next to a pardon or an expiration Of
sentence. permission to play BAN or see
oah game Is the greatest boon that
can be conferred upon any prisoner.
TO be deprived OF the privilege OF being
player or a spectator is the greatest
punishment prisoner can receive He
had much rather go into solitary than
lose game of ball.
The inmates have two mines. called
this year the Resolutes and the Hus-
tiers. and they play every faIr-weather
laOia NAY 70 OClODer. EVERY
player is a prisoner, and the unpfres
are likewise inmates. The league rules
are followed strictly. and the umpire is
obeyed. In fact. the absence OF kick
ing among the Charlestown prisoners
shows them in an enviable light in COM
parisOn with some OF the players seen
on the league grounds. The two teams
play for championship honors. and every
game is written up for the prison
paper the Mentor"
Ground rules naturally prevail. OWNS
TO the smallness OF the prison yard
but there is room enough for 200 spec.
tators, all prisoners. Some have seats
and the others who stand are called
the bleachers. The games are PLAYED
with just as much zeal, earnestness, en-.
thusiasm. and cheers as any profes-
sional game. and some of the playing Is
really professional In It's quality. In
fact, one of the leading pitchers is ar
old Boston league pitcher.
The experiment has proved so sue.
tain f. This is one OF the many sensi.
BILE things that he has introduced into
prison life. and he deserves credit fol
1t. General Bridges work at Charles.
town is attracting attention beyond this
State, and IL Is practical. sensible limo.
vations such as this which make him
an ideal man for such place.-Chicagc
Chronicle.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-25
Faurre Caused Ofense.

The late President Faure. on the oc-
casion of the last New Year day recep-
ton at the Elysee prior to his sudden
demise. caused 1t TO be known that he
would no longer accord the privilege OF
shaking his hand as indiscriminately as
Heretofore, and while he extended his
hand as usual to the various ambassa-
doris and ministers plenipotentiary. he
pcintedly Sustained from extending the
same greeting TO the secretaries and at
taches, military. naval. and diplomatic.
of the various foreign missions. Ma
turally, this gave great offepse to the
princes. dukes. and other foreign mobiles
who constituted the staff of many OF the
foreign embassies. and they did not hest
tate to declare that while they under
stood chariness In Handwriting on the
part OF full-hedged sovereigns, that is
TO say. OF the amounted Of the Lord, -
they could not comprehend such be-
havior on the part of a man who COM
menced life as tanners apprentice.
Worthy President Loubet, the most
simple and unaffected OF men, has re-
verted TO the fashion OF his predecessors
in office and does not hesitate to grasp
any hand that Is extended TO him In a
democratic. and yet withal dignihed,
fashion.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-25
Franz Josefs Attitude.

Emperor Francis Joseph. although the
hndliest Of monarchs. rarely extends
his hand. save 10 the members OF his
family. He will often lay IT paternally
on a mans shoulder or viii pat him on
the back. But he will not shake hands
save on rare occasions. and then the
fact of his having accorded a handshake
to this or that parsonage OF dignitary is
considered of suc;s Importance that spe-
cial mention thereof is made in the
newspapers. and even In the 'Official Ga
zette." The sovereign most democratic
OF all in this respect was the late King
Humbert. of Italy. who. while he would
readily grasp the grimy hand of any
laboring man or peasant. only manifest
ed reserve in this respect when dealing
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-25
Gladstone and Victoria.

During a period extending over half
century. the late Queen Victoria was IN
frequent communication with William Il.
Gladstone. who was called upon to
visit her several times a year as cabi-
net minister. as premier, and as leader
of the Opposition. For In England. the
sovereign is held. not by law, but by
public opinion. TO such strict impair
TALLY between the rival political fac
tions that the late Queen. as well as the
present King. while refraining from dis
cussion Of public affairs with the lend
ers of the Opposition have always made
g point OF Inviting them. not merely to
ell state functions. but also TO entertain
ments of a more private character. such
as, for instance, TO dinners aud week
end parties at Windsor. at Osborne. and
at Sandringham.
And yet during that long period Of
fifty years OF more the late Queen 0nl,
once shook hands with the famous
statesman who. during the latter por-
ton OF his life. was known as the
Grand Old Man." and in the Life Of
Gladstone" just published by the Rt
Hon. John Morley. who had access to
all the papers and correspondence Of
his illustrious friend and colleague, there
is a brief and rather pathetic little note
of the latter. mentioning the fact that
the first and only time that Queen Vic
toria had shaken hands with him was
in the last year of his life, few months
before his death, after he had finally
retired from politics and was making a
vain attempt to recover health and
strength in the south OF France. where
his sovereign was then staying with
the sante object In view.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-25
THE MONARCHS HAND IN EUROPE
Why Queen Victoria Only Once in Her Life Hands With the
English Premier Gladstone

with the patrician houses Of Italy. He
was cordial to foreign diplomats. and
his attitude toward the patricians OF his
own country was only TO be explained
by the circumstance that they have al
ways manifested a disposition TO ques-
ton the blue blood and the superiority
OF the royal house OF Savoy. of which
he was the head.
or course. in England cabinet minis
ters on receiving their seals OF office,
ambassadors and plenipotentiaries when
being received in audience by the King
on their nomination. bishops and arch
bishops OF the Established Church do
ing homage on their appointment, inva-
riably kneel to kiss the hand of the SOW
ereign. But they do not shake 1t. and
that explains why Mr. Gladstone. al
though he was frequently accorded the
hand of the late Queen Victoria to kiss.
only once in his life. and that when on
the verge of the grave, received friend
ly handshake.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-25
A Royal Custom.


It would be great mistake to con-
strue this remark of the great Liberal
statesman as a manifestation by her
late majesty OF the unfriendly feelings
which she is generally believed to have
entertained toward one of the oldest and
most tried of her public SERVANTS dis
teste which. according to Lord Beacons-
field. originated with the fact that
whereas he. Beaconsfeld, invariably
treated her majesty like a woman.
Gladstone always treated her as IL she
were public meeting. If che refrained
from shaking hands with him IL was be-
cause the members of the reigning
houses OF the Old World. and in partic-
u.ar those who WELD the scepter. are
exceedingly chary in offering their hands
by way of greeting. Why so many
Americans admitted to presentation to
the .'anointed OF the Lord have had
a royal or imperial hand extended to
them is because the princes and prin-
cesses in question are convinced that the
handshake Is the customary form OF
salutation in the United States, and
they wish to manifest particular gra-
ciousness TO the sons and daughters OF
Uncle Sam.
They are far more reserved in accord
ing their hand to their own countrymen.
and so great is the honor which they
imagine to be conferred thereby, that
extraordinary Importance is given by
the newspapers, not only on the CONT
nent of Europe. but even in England, 10
the announcement that at this or that
public function the sovereign has
honored one or two of the principal dig
nitaries present by shaking hands with
them. Indeed. this to American people
very commonplace act Is described in
the Continental press as a rare and en-
viabie mark Of distinction, as IL in fact
it were superior to the grant Of any dec
Grafton or order OF knighthOod.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-25
CHINESE SHIP F1REMEN.

Chinese firemen seem to be immune
TO the fierce heat OF the hreroom on
ocean steamers and can stand up to
temperatures that would speedily pros
trate white men. There are over sixty
lines Of European steamers trading with
the Far East Out OF this large number
only three have European fremen and
these have coolies to assist them.-Ex-
change.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-25
MURDERED AT his DOOR.

WOODSTOCK, Ohio. Oct. "A. w E.
Lattimer. a merchant, was killed by
highwaymen as he was about to enter
his home last night. He had a struggle
with his assailahts and was felled by a
blow on the head.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-25

While modern rulers, therefore, no
longer lay any claim to the curative
character OF their touch, there IS no
doubt that the fact Of the latter hav-
ing been formerly endowed with sacred
attributes has contributed to the re-
serve which nonarchs manifest nova
days about shaking hands. The two
European sovereigns who display the
greatest freedom and liberality in this
respect are the German Kaiser and King
Edward. probably because they are so
thoroughly I'm de steele" And yet at
state functions and ceremonious occa-
sions they. for the most part, respond
them or who pass before them by a
slight inclination of the head
In cases where King Edward does
honor some stranger with a handshake,
the latter, II he be an Englishman, is
wont to look back upon the act as one
Of the notable events of his life, while
IL it be the Kaiser who extends his
hand TO one Of his subjects as a token
of marked favor, the person thus hon
ored bows low to kiss it Emperor VIII
liam, on the occasion of his first speech
from the throne after his accession in
iSSS-a ceremony at which most OF the
minor sovereigns OF the empire were
present-extended as he stepped down
from the throne his hand to the late
Prince Bismarck as a mark Of special
regard The old prince, who had known
the Kaiser from his babyhocd. imme-
diately bent down and raised his young
masters hand to his lips, as did also
old Field Marshal Moltke.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-25

Robert William Wilcox, former dele
gate in Congress from Hawaii who died
of consumption at Honolulu yesterday,
was one OF the most picturesque charac-
tiers that have served on the floor of the
House of Representatives. He was the
home rule candidate for sheriff. and IL
was in the midst of an active campaign
that MIR. Wilcox expired He Will he
greatly mourned by native Hawaiians.
with whom he was popular.
Mr.. Wilcox was born in Honuaula.
Island OF Maui. February Is. 1855. His
father was a native of Newport. r. L..
and his ancestors were originally estab-
lished In this country in 1890 His
mother was pure native of the Island
of Maui. descendant of Lenomakai-
honua, brother to Kaulahea. who was
King in 1900
An Italian Officer.
First educated in a common school
called ''Haleakala Boarding School,,
Makawao. Island of Maui. he later went
to Turin, Italy. where he received an
education at the Royal Military Acad-
envy. attending from 1881 to 1885. He
was graduated as a sublieutenant Of
artillery. In 1895 he entered the Royal
Application School for engineer and ar
tilIery officers at Turin. and in 1887 was
recalled by the Hawaiian government.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-25
Napoleons IncreduIous.

Neither Napoleon 1 nor Napoleon III
ventured 70 put forth any claim to this
peculiarly royal prerogative: nor yet did
King Louis Philippe. nor King Louis
XVIII. not one or the other Of whom
had undergone the ceremony OF coron-
alton and anointment with the sacred
oils. which seems 20 have been con-
sidered as Indispensable to the posses
sion OF these healing virtues. King
Louis XVIII. may add, himself suffer-
ed terribly from scrofulous maladies.
and had he veDtured to exercise the
privilege II would naturally have been
remarked that being unable 20 cure
himself. II was improbable that his
touch would cure others. but on The
contrary, be more likely to do harm
than good.
In Spain and Portugal, the touch of
the monarch's hand Is still credited TO
this day by the masses OK the people
with possessing the power OF healing
sickness, and nothing Is more strange
at Lisbon than TO watch the appalling
looking crowd Of cripples and victims
OF every species OF human III throng
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-25
A Curious Tradition.

This chariness which royal personages
manifest I'm giving their hand, and the
Importance which they seem to attach
TO the honor which they consider that
they confer thereby. Is attributable in
a great measure TO the fact that their
touch was. even down to the middle
Of the last century. believed 10 have
been endowed with those miraculous
powers of healing the sick which we
read Of I'm the Bible as having belonged
10 the Founder Of Christianity and TO
His apostolic contemporaries. King
Charles X. who assembled the throne OF
France In 1925 was the last monarch
TO claim these powers in that country
On the day of HE coronation, In the
ancient Cathedral of Rheims. he paid
state visit to the hospital Of ST. Mar
coul. where he extended his royal hand
to 1a6 patients suffering from scrofula
and other kindred maladies.
Every year afterward until his abdi-
cation IN 1890 he went through a similar
performance on the day OF st. Louis
An aged relative Of mine. connected
in his youth with the French court, was
present at the ceremony on st. Louis
Day In 1888. and used to be fond of re-
lating 70 me this quaint survival Of
medieval times. 1t seems that as soon
as high mass had been celebrated the
King. attended by the members of his
court all arrayed in full uniform. de-
scended from the chapel into the court
yard OF the Tuileries. and there passed
between long rows of sick people, prin-
cipaliy persons suffering from scrofuIa,
and whose names, addresses. and all
nents had been previously investigated
and recorded by the royal physicians.
Those who rere In a condition TO do
so knelt. while the others reposed on
stretchers. On the forehead OF each
the King. with his ungloved hand, made
the sign Of the cross. exclaiming 1T
Is the King who touches thee. may God
in His mercy heal theevr Strangely
enough the cures recorded on these oc-
casiOns BY the official and public press
seemed 10 have been almost as numer-
Gus and quite as miraculous as those
automatically reported from Lourdes.
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ing the steps leading up to the main
entrance Of the church. where the SOW
ereign happens to be worshiping
awaiting HIS departure in the hope that
when passing he may lay his royal hand
upon them and thereby heal them. In
Germany, Scandinavia. Russia, and Aus
tria the popular belief in this virtue OF
the sovereign has come to an end. The
same may be said OF Italy. the last
King TO put forward any pretensions to
miraculous curative powers having been
the late King Francis ii of Naples. who
lost his throne in 1852. and who Will be
remembered by the readers OF Alphonse
Daudet's novels as the King of Illyria
In The Kings Exile" In Great Britain
The latest instance on record OF imposi-
ton of the sovereign's hand occurred
toward the close of the reign of good
Queen Ann. who touched little Samuel
Johnston for the so-called kings eviI''
at 81. James Palace. a peculiarly appro-
pirate place for the purpose, since in
olden days II was a hospital for lepers
before becoming a royal abode.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-25
CARPETS AND RUGS.

The largest assortment of the
latest styles Of Carpets shown in
the city; every grade of floor cover
ing from the cheapest to the best.
Fine quality Ingram Carpet. Csc
Heavy Union Ingram Carpet -45c
Extra quality wool Ingram
Carpet ..75c
Tapestry Carpet ....5 5c
Extra quality Brussels Car
pet ......... Use
Velvet Carpet .,.-.. 95c
20 by 81 Smyrna Rug. -. $l,25
Carpet-size Brussels Rugs.s14.50
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-12

ORANGE COUNTY. VA,
Under and by virtue OF decree Of the
Circuit Court for Orange county, Va. en-
in tho consolidated causes. Newman vs.
Newman. tho undersigned Will sell pr!-
lvately that handsome estate at Somerset,
orangs ta With
some buildings thereon and dwelling
house handsomely furnished, The furni.
ture TO be sold as whole with the real
This property is about one and e-hal Il
tho main line Of the Southern Railway,
and so miles from. Richmond. w.
This Is one OF the handsomest and best
equipped estates in Virginia, the dwelling
s ss"fs aSsE q Hs1nisses ss
whoie house being supplied with water
and heated m With steam als9 grabtes FOR
out with electricity, Is situated on nigh
and commanding prospect, With splendid
view of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the
Is gray stone water, tower, with ,obser-
stall room for IL horses with rooms Tor
feW bandred IL rear poH
dwelling Is a large frame barn and train
Ing. stable, in which is room for 30 horses
ana room for storage for gratln and hay
through the building, IN addition to the he
there ARE sf fw goed
them being nice rssdenSies Win barns barns
erty Is large artificial lake. handsome
brown stone lodge house for electric hss
pen tro tFsnns aas sah an 70 ohor va Sn
timber, The land has been farmed as a
whole, but can be very adVantageouslX
W Vatera and and fenced. the fence along the
public road being iron piekeets,s ! The land d
Handsome III n a estate, among them being the
Montpelier estate, the nome Of Presldent
lodge, about three quarters of q mile be-
ms lighted the whole distance by ELECTRIC
ts IN most improved pattern, This is a
most desirable home and can DO bought
C. U, RIXEY, Jr.. Cnlpeper. Va, or
GEO. j, BROWNING, Madison. va.
May 1-eod-6t
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-12
SEALED PROPOSALS

WILL BE RECEIVED BY THE BOARD
trict until MAY l5, 1908. for furnishing
material and laying about $500 square
Yards GRANOLlTHIC SIDEWALK in
OF work to be the same as the Granoli THO
Sidewalks put down for the city OF Rich
Tho Board reserves the right to reject
ANY or all bids.
CHAS, w. VAUGHAN,
COMMITTEES,
May S-Fr ,Iui Wed
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-12
MISS TIL ANDY ANDY,
Care of Carrier 4e, City,

BLACK INK ON WHITE PAPER
OR CARDBOARD. AND MUST NOT
EXCEED 5xs INCHES IN WIDTH.
Name and address must be written
plainly ON BACK OF DRAWING.
Do not send letters. but inclose stamp
II you wish drawing returned Do
not fold, but roll. when mailing. Ad-
dress all drawings to Cartoon Con-
test" Room No. II. Times Building.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-12

PONIES FOR sAI4D = BEAUTIFUL
black Shetland, we'll trained, children's
very handsome and fast. At Stud: I'M
ported druid" thirteen hands Glue
ribbon winner, RlchmonO; Imported
Shetland Dem DUNCAN WRIGHT,
Petersburg.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-12
THE WAY TO REACH NEW
ORLEANS,

is Via the Southern Railway. Only one
night OH the road, $1,000 round-trip ac-
count Confederate yeterans' Reunion.
Tickets on sale May 10th to stst inclu.
Lve, Two Vast trains daily. The through
car line.
Rate open to the public
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-12

FOR sAIE-coTTAG ORKNEY
Springs, Allegheny. Mountains; perfect
condition on Tea Spring Square; large
yard; fine trees: 8 rooms; wide galleries;
only 81 900 (unfurnished); great bargan;
sold furnished, IL desired. Address Mrs.
FRANK RUPERT THE Gables" VIII
rninRton, Del. ftH
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-12

WANTED. A REGISTERED ASSISTANT
drug clerk, or one with one. to two
cal man; a good place for the right
man. Address Box 174 Covinston. Va.