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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-26
Mutes of Kendall Green
Spend Pleasant Week in the
Wads Near Great Falls,
Despite the Grizzly Rainy
Weather, and Are None the
Worse For #. * y *

= z ANY years ago-pTobably back
M into the 60s-Eastertide to
= those students at GaIlaudet
far away from home became very long
and very dull, and sometimes small
parties would go off for days tramp
in the woods or fishing. Great Falls
was discovered by the mutes, and two
or three who had seen experience in
the lumber camps of Maine. Michigan.
Minnesota or Wisconsin took it into
their heads to get tent and camp
out a while up there, daring others to
follow the leader. Since then probably
no Easter has passed without an en-
campment of mutes at OF in the neigh
borhood of Great Falls. Some parties
have gone to sugar Loaf Mountain
and down to the river fishing shores.
The camp this year was the largest
in the history of these encampments
save that of four or Ave years ago, when
the weather was especially mild
Examinations precede the Easter re-
cess at Gallaudet. The announcement
of results is made on Wednesday aud
the Easter recess runs through a week.
On Saturday preceding this meeting
IS called in the Iyceum and two OF three
men are selected to make preparations
for the trip. One is chosen captain,
another quartermaster and commissaTy,
and the third treasurer. a general as
sessment of g is made upon each
camper. and unless for extra good rea-
sons he must not back out because of
ugly weather and he must agree 10 do
his turn at drudgery, etc A senior
will often wash dishes as we'll as cook
and clear up his section.
The quartermaster calls on the college
steward for a weeks Tations for SO
many men. and he gets not only what
he asks but often something more. The
students divide up into messes- The
camp of last week was divided into
nine messes with ten tents.
Equipage Made Ready.
Early Wednesday morning the camp
equipage, provisions for fifty men for
a week. etc, was placed in the warm
bright sunshine back Of the old college
building, as pictured by George F Flick
student from Ohio and a member
OF this years graduating class. He is
the official photographer of the college
and has done some excellent work bol
in Washington and when travelling dur
ing his vacation. About o'cleoci
Wednesday morning four big wagons
with . student accompanying each. sc
out from Kendall Green for the 81
gold mine" on the Conduit Road abov
the canal, just this side of Great Fails
After dinner the student body-foTt
odd-started with their destination 2
the roadhouse at the end Of the CO
line. There they awaited the belate
wagons. and while there they say
rained cats and dogs. The teams FIRE
quentIy sought shelter, frequently q
stalled in the mud. and hove in sigi
about supper time
when We reached the camp ground,
saia one OF the students last night, -
was dark. and cold. and dreary, an
rained. and rained. and rained,. and II
cold wind was never weary. About
we had got up some tents, and as =
had not a cot IN the entire equipag
and the leaves. straw. paper, and cedg
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-26
T WASHINGTON contains num-
NJ Der of little known but i'm
portant relics of The Con

TAsHINGTON contains a num-
w Der of little known but i'm
portant relics Of the Con
federacy. In hre-proof vault. opening
from small room on the third floor
Of the Treasury Department are the
manuscript archives which set forth the
diplomatic efforts of the Confederate
states TO secure recognition as a mem
her Of the family Of nations. TO obtain
the means 10 establish and maintain
an army and navy, and bring about for
eign Intervention
The pickett Papers"
When the most important Of the Con
tolerate archives were removed from
Richmond. the diplomatic correspond
ence consisting OF the state department
reeords-am except the secret service
papers. which had been DESTROYED by
Mr.. Beniamin-were hidden in barn in
Virginia
Later. they we're packed in foar vel
Iow-baIr trunks. aud brought from
Richmond TO Washington by their Gus
todian, Col. John T. Pickett, After en-
deavoring for years 10 dispose Of them
Colonel Pickett, having indexed them
took them to Canada. where in April
1872. the trunks and their contents
after a two weeks examination b
agents appointed for that purpose. wer'
purchased for the use of the UHite6
States. on uly 3. 1872. the trunks we-'
delivered at the White 44ouse, and latel
removed TO the Treasury Colone
Pickett, in payment. received the stlpH
lated sum. $4,000. a large portion o
which was distributed 10 needy wido"
and orphans Of Confederate officers
OF Value to the Government.
The money for the Pickett papers
had been appropriated by special act o
Congress. Many persons asserted tina
no good could result from the resur
rectIon Of these long-buTied documents
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-26

Delightful Annual Pastfnle of
the Boys Who Can Neither
Talk Nor Hear, Bat at the
Same Time Enjoy All the
Sports and PaSffmes of
More Fortunate Brothers.

are all graduates OF the schools for the
deaf and dumb IN their respective States
or cities. There are nearly 125 of these
in the United States alone, and these
schools are sad 10 have enrolled about
twelve thousand pupils Of the forty-odG
thousand deaf mutes all told They are.
indeed, an important part of the general
public school system OF this country, ana
il they be growing in size and number it
must naturally be because deafness in
creasss with the population-just as does
sickness and the number Of physicians
and nurses. who are being trained today
to meet the fGl requirements Of the
needs of the near future.
All OF the students ar Kendall Green
are deaf mutes-ali are deaf and many
Catch on Easily.
Deaf people have peculiar way OF
catching on to happenings, AID even
sounds, and there is comparatively little
difference between the deaf mute and the
hard O. hearing not deaf mute, Tor
| deafness marks them all for its own
It's mark is g private mark with Peeu-
liar symbols.
/ The same may be said of the use OF
| susech. There are deaf mUtes that can
initiate a snare drum to perfection;
there are some who, though unable 10
sneak will boot in tones like unto and
loud enough to drown the old saw mill
whistle on Water Street, and one may
be mentioned who. in haiiing passing
street car, will out-yeil Sioux boy
playing his favorite game Of shiny
handy, polo, or golf-Iaerosse- without
abiding TO the curriculum at Gallaudet,
IT nav be said that especial attention IS
given to speech teaching and speech
reading there and under more favorable
auspices and with as much success as
anywhere else.
Time Honored Customs.
The tfrne-honored customs at GalIau-
Diet are many, and its alumni look back
upon these with the feelings of most af-
fectionate, appreciatfve, and dutifui
children grown old. Besides the base
ball and football teams, which have been
regular and about as successful as any
here or hereabouts, arbor day and pres
entation or anniversary day, class day,
the great annual meet OF the H o. 5 5
fraternity. the gymnasium exhibitions,
chanel meetings, theatrical entertain
ments and lecture courses, hops, Sab
bath school picnic. the cremation Of me-
chanics.v cane ruskes, the three hops and
!. Easter camp are the regular features o.
the year. There have been several field
DAYS held. but at present they are not
l nor has GaIlaudet either glee club OF
boat club. They are too far from ths
I river. and the swimming pool in the
gym and college pump out OF sighi
of professors houses answer their puT'
4 poses very we'll A glee club has beer
p often suggested, but not yet organized
Doubtless a number Of students O
1t hotb sexes here could form a glee club
a fer many have lost their hearing whel
q we'll in their teens. Yet the musica
l. nutes. singing either vocaIly or in signs
II or making use OF some instrument, arr
not the most popular among the genera
= run and The scheme TO form gle'
= club at GaHaudet has always fallel
v through.
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seven large packing boxes, with covers
nailed down. Sightseers are never per
mitted to enter this dingy attic room,
and very few persons. even among the
Oldest employees. could guess the con-
tents of these boxes. They are filed
with Confederate money! portion Of
which was captured from Southern
banks, and from Confederate soldiers,
living or dead. and forwarded through
the War Department to the Treasury,
but the larger share OF 1t was collect
ed by the Treasury agents, who conduct
ed the cotton business of the United
states in 1864 and succeeding years,
other portions of 1t reached the Treas
ury through the various channels thrown
/ open by the exigencies of war
Bank Notes and Bills.
These boxes contain the bank notes
+ Of the Confederate government as well
as thousands Of the bills issued BY
/ the seeding States. TO take the place
Of the chips" which tradesmen were
compelled TO offer as change after the
south suspended specie payment, in July
1861. Later. the issue by the various
states Of 75-cent, 50-cent, 25-cent, 20
cent. and 5-cent bills rendered this
makeshift currency unnecessary. Every
! variety of Confederate note or bin may
! be found in these closely packed boxes
I The amount of money contained in them
at face value. cannot be correctly esti
mated as in only two of the boxes have
the notes been assorted and arranged
with reference to States and denomina
lions
Carried OFF by Relic Hunters.
In past years hundreds Of these note'
were carried away as souvenirs. not onl,
by privileged persons, but by light
fingered subordinates in official life
The latter usually sold their booty =
Pu-veyo-s of relics and curios. in ex
change for the legal tender of the re
united country. Another portion wa
Cancelled many years ago, to prevent III
i possibility of redemption and circula
ton. The work was then discontinued
by reason OF the fact that these note
and bills, except as curiosjues. WouI
! IleVeE be OF any value. Ten years age
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-27
REGULAR WORK OF
 Y. M. C. A. BEGINS
SONG AND PRAISE MEETING THIS AFTERNOON AT THE NEW HOME ON TWENTIETH STREET AND FIFTH AVENUE.

There will be a special song and praise service at the Young Mems Christian as- sociation at their new home, at 526 North Twentieth street, this afternoon at 4 O clock. The topic will be "The Two Rests of Matthew ii:24" This service will last only forty-five minutes, and will be followed by meeting of those young men who desire to organize workers Bible class. Both of these meetings are to be regular features of the Daily Bible Reading club, which now has a member ship of nearly fifty young men.
 The membership is growing every day and each member shows an earnest de- sire to see the work7 of the association thoroughly organized with a large mem- bership
 The board of directors will hold a spe- cial meeting either MondaE or Tuesday afternoon for the purpose of transactlng important business, the eleoting members and planning for the enlargement of the work of the association, as well as for securing more money for carrying on the work and for the construction of the per manent gymnasium on the rear of the lot
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-27
MEXICO IS PROSPEROUS.
Chief Feature of Foreign Commerce
 Was Trade With Europe.

Mexico City, Mex, September 26.-The chief features of the country's foreign commerce during the fiscal year ended June 30 was the increased business done in both exports and imports with Euro pean countries which by means of new steamship lines are endeavoring to com pete here with the United States, and are apparently making much headWay.
 The imports of Mexico in the past fis- cal year were stated in gold at $75,9ol 745, an increase of s9, ,672, ,762 over the previous year.
 The United States showed an increase of S1,479,99 while Europe gained S7S26 O91. Germany and Great Britain and Bel gium shared the greater part of this nota- ble increase of trade, and this year Aus tria, which Is again in full treaty rea- tions with Mexico. and has a new direct steamship connection, will acquire trade. Germany made a handsome gain of s3,- 117000 over the previous year, while Eng land gained S2351 ,22l and Belgium beat the United States, making a gain of S1,- 515,000.
 Exports are reckoned in silver and the total amount was S197 FPS, ,96s, which is a gain of S37, S25, 645 over the previous fiscal period. The United States bought of Mexico's exports si4S, 759, 75S, an increase of S13 4S6, 411.
 Europe took of exports SAY, 407, 134 against $37 539, 742 the previous year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-27
Large Audience at Jefferson.

Happy Hooligan" was the bill at the Jefferson theatre yesterday afternoon and last night. The audience at night was one of the largest of the season. To judge from loud laughter and frequent applause the entertainment was satisfactory
 The production is a strange mixture of mediocrity and excellence. Happy Hool- gan himself could have been eliminated. and would never have been missed. There was a great deal of horseplay and some real humor, but it was not aided by slap- ping, kicking and other clownsh antics On the other hand the chorus was splen- didly drilled and most beautifully cos tuned Its appearance and dainty pusIng were the bright spots in the show Miss Edna Davenport, who took what might be called the leading woman's part, 8 one of the best dancers ever seen on the Birmingham stage, and she was heartily encored. She also wore several elegant gowns.
 There were a number of musical features on the programme that would have been excellent had there been anyone with good voice to sing them. However. the members were saved by the grace and pretty clothes of the chorus. Taken alto gether Happy Hooligan" is unusually well staged and furnishes plenty of amusement for reople who are not partlc- ular how the laugh is produced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-27
PROSPECTS BRIGHT
 FOR MEDICINE MEN
MEDICAL COLLEGE WILL OPEN :, ITS FALL SESSION NEXT THURS DAY WITH INTERESTING EXER- cISEs-MANY STUDENTS.

The Birmingham Medical college will open what promises to be it's most slc- eessful year on next Thursday. The for mai exercises will be held at noon in the college hall.
 The prospects are that there will be over POO students, representing every state in the south. This will be the largest en- rollment in the history of the college, which has been running for the last ten years without break.
 The exercises will be opened by the Rev. Marvin Hefin, after which the address of the occasion will be delivered by the Rev. Dr. J. w. Stagg, pastor of the First Presbyterian church. Several members of the faculty will deliver short talks on the work of the institution and it's future plans Among the speakers will be pr. B. b. Wyman, Dr. R. M. Cunningham and Dr. JIG LeGrande.
 A meeting of the faculty was held last nighttat which the course of lectures for the coming session was mapped out. It will be most complete, and will include among the lecturers some of the most prominent and best posted physicians in the district
 The college opens new branch of study this fall, that of pharmacy. The demand has been so great for practical pharma- cists recently that the college has equipped its laboratories so as to have practical work in this branch.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-27
CHICAGO'S FIRE IS
 SOAKED WITH RAIN
FIRST CHAPTER OF THE cELE-
 5RATIoN IS ONLY PARTLY SUC-
 cEssFUL, POOR MAN HAD JOB KEEPING POWDER BURNING.

Chicago, September 26.-The centennial celebration of the founding of Chicago was formally opened tonight, when a ton or two of red fire powder was burned on the street corners in an attempt to give realistic imitation of the great Chicago fire
 Tonight's coniagration was not exact ly the success hoped for because of a heavy storm which prevailed through out the time set for the burning of the red fire. The rain fell In torrents, the wind blew half a gale and nearly every body save the man whose business it was to feed the red fire, sought shelter indoors. Between the high wind which blew his powder away and the rain which soaked the remainder of it, the red fire man had difficulties of his own. Not withstanding all this. however, a vast amount of crimson blaze was produced and the result was fairly satisfactory.
 A large number of Indians, descend ants of the tribes that formerly lived on the present site of Chicago, are encamp- ed In Lincoln Park and will remain throughout the celebration, which is to last, with intervals of more or less in- tensity until next Thursday night. There are to be aquatic sports in Lincoln Park a parade, receptions to old settlers and banquets
 For tomorrow, accordin gto the official programme, the feature will be divine services in the churches"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-27
CASH DRAWER RELIED.
Negro Woman Arrested, But Boys Who
 Got the Money Escaped.

Detectives Bodeker and Hamilton ar. rested Bettie Reynolds. a negro woman. yesterday afternoon on a charge of grand larceny. She Is accused of being an ac- complice in the robbery of cash drawer of a small fish merchant at POS South Twentieth street.
 It seems that the woman and two negro boys entered the store about the same time. The woman examined some fish and asked if they were all in the store. The proprietor replied that he had some oth- CTS in a back room and one of the boys nudged her in the ribs and told her to go look at them. When she and the proprietor went into the back room the boys pulled the drawer out and got the money, which amounted to something like $1O They were not caught.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-27
MANY ..'. '''''' CATARRH A Beautiful Michigan Bell
 Stomach by

Louise Matt, Battle Creek, Mich. writes:
 "i can only say what others have said before me, that Peruna is a most wonderful medicine for catarrhal and stomach troubles.
 "f suffered so long with indigestion and dyspepsia, and tried so many things to cure me, without relief, that made up my mind my case was hopeless. One of my friends advised me to try Peruna for a month, assur- ing me that | could not fail to find from it's use some relief and possibly a cure. So took new courage and bought bottle of Peruna, determined to give It thorough trial, which | did. In just six weeks l was entirely rid of my stomach trouble, and bless the day when Peruna was brought to my notice"-Louise Matt.
 No medicine in the world has cured more cases of dyspepsia than Peruna The reason for this is that dyspepsia in a great majority of cases depends upon ca tarrh of the stomach.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-27
Thomas P. Walker.

Thomas P. Wesker until recently su- berintendent of the rolling mills at Gate City, died yclterday morning at the res ldence of Mrs. Bayliss, Lacrosse station, Woodlawn The funeral services will be f. om the residence this afternoon and tho interment will be in Woodlawn eem- stery.
 The deceased had been i'll for some time, and had just returned from trip to San Antonio, Texas, where he went in search of health. He was sufferer From consumption. He was a member pf the Woodlawn Fraternal lodge, A. F. and A. NJ. He leaves daughter
 The deceased was one of the most pop uar rolling mill men in the district and stood well with the Republic company. for which he worked long time. He was forced to resign on account of Ill health.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-27
YELLOW FEVER MAY
 SPREAD IN LAREDO
EVERYTHING POSSIBLE IS BEING DONE TO PUT THE CITY IN GOOD SANITARY CONDITION. THE DEATHS YESTERDAY.

Laredo. Tex, September 26-There have been no developments in the yellow fever situation here today beyond the vigorous measures taken by the authorities under the supervision of the United States Ma rine hospital representatives and their as sistants to place the city in the best pos sible sanitary condition. No deaths oc- cured today and no diagnosis has yet been made of the various suspicious cases under surveillance.
 Several proclamations printed in English and Spanish were issued by the chief health officer and the mayor of this city, calling on the people to place their prem ises in a sanitary condition and request ing any assistance be rendered the federal authorities, who have entire charge of the situation.
 Dr. Guitteras, the Marine hospital ex- pert in charge, stated in an interview that as far as he had been able to learn, the scourge had existed in this city for about three weeks and in Neuvo Laredo, Mex, for at least six weeks. The doctor stated two cases in this city in different localities showed two foci of the disease, and that innoculation occurred at differ ent points. He could not say whether the disease would spread but said there are reasons why it may spread.
 The Nuevo Laredo authorities have also taken measures to down the scourge. Gendarmes have been placed at every block throughout the city and have been instructed to inquire frequently if any sickness exists, and immediately notify the medical authorities in case of any. Reports from Nuevo Laredo state there has been no death or any new cases there. today. Ten coach loads of passen- gers left tonight for Saltimo Mex, and points south, that direction being the only point open for the yellow fever refugees
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-27

in a few days began to feel stronger, and from the first dose I slept at night, with out awakening. 1 took only two bottles. now I am well, but l am never without Peruna in the house" Mrs. Jessie Colton
 Peruna cures all such cases of dyspep- sia, simply because it cures catarrh wherever located. The reason so many cases of dyspepsia suffer on and on with out any relief, trying this medicine and that medicine, is that these conditions are not recognized as catarrh of the stomach
 Any one suffering from dyspepsia, hav- ing tried the ordinary remedies without relief would be safe to assume that their case is one of catarrh of the stomach, and should at once begin course of Pe- runa. Peruna is sure to cure these cases. It never fails
 If you do not derive prompt and satis- factory results from the use of Peruna- write at once to Dr. Hartman, giving a full statement of your case, and he will be pleased to give you his valuable ad- vice gratis
 Address Dr. Hartman, President of The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-27

indlscretions.
 Miss Camilla Chartier West Lexing- ton St. Baltimore, Md, writes:
 "Late suppers gradually affected my digestion, and made me miserable dyspeptic, suffering intensely at times. 1 took several kinds of medicine, which were prescribed by different physicians, but still continued to suf- fer. But the trial of one bottle of Pe- runa convinced me that it would rid me of this trouble, so continued taking it for several weeks, and was in excellent health, having gained ten ounds."-camila Chartier.
 Mrs. Jessie Cotton, 439 East 18th St., New York City, writes:
 ''Through overwork and anxiety in my business l was very much run down. Had loss of appetite. and, what was worse than that, loss of sleep at night. l was afraid I would have to consult a physi- elan, when one of my customers advised me to try Peruna, as it had made her well and strong. I began to take it and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-27
CANDIDATES Fo3 TREASURER.
chief Clerk D. B Hickman Has De-
 cided to Run.

After several days of consideration, D. B. Hickman, chief clerk in the county treasurer's office, has decided to enter the race as a successor to Henry B. Gray as treasurer of Jefferson county. MT. Hickman is one of the pioneer citizens of Jefferson county and came to Birmingham when the present city was a mere ham iet. He has been chief clerk in the treas urer's office for more than. twelve years and is familiar with every detail or the work MT. Hickman is 67 years of age, and this will be his first entry into politics for himself.
 e On account of his extended acquaintance throughout the county and his long ex' perience in the work of treasurer, the other candidates regard Mir. Hickman as a lively factor in the race.