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The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-02
SAVED GIRL FROM
BEING BURIED ALIVE.
Undertaken Saw Miss Curzon Move
After Physician Had Pronounced
Her Dead.

Undertaken Saw Miss Curxon Move
After Physician Had Pronounced
Her Dead.
From the New York World.
After being pronounced dead by the
family physician. after her grief-strick-
en- reatives had looked. as they sup
posed, upon the face from which the
life had just gone out, and even as the
undertaken was about to prepare her
body for burial, Miss Edith Curzon, a
beautiful young woman of Red Bank.
N. j., and a social favorite, returned
to life yesterday, opened her eyes for
a moment and sank into a peaceful
sleep.
Her supposed death had been partic-
ularly sad, coming rapidly as it did
and as a sequel to her participation in
Washington's birthday celebration. In
which Miss Curzon, posing as a God
dess of Liberty, carried off the prize.
The celebration was on Monday. Miss
Curzon laughing1y told her friends that
she intended to win first honors in the
parade and appeared in it on a hand
some float in the character OF the God
aess. Her beauty and effective costume
won great applause from the crowds.
ana also the unanimous favor of the
a watch ~ go
But the day was chilly ana Miss
Lur@on, who had not dressed warmly
enough Tor the occasion, contracted a
hehvy cold. BY Wednesday she Was
severely III and the doctor pronounced
y pneumonia. She did not seem 10 be
~ asngerouE condition. however. and
entertained on that afternoon one or
The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-02

sailing soon. would like to send word
you write for me?'
Certainly" she answered cheerfully
| and, fetching pen and ink, she sat
, there beside him, waiting for the mes
sage.
Direct it toto Miss Helen Camp
| bell he said suddenly, and added the
name of a small New England town.
Il haven't much to say. Just a line.
Say, I am wounded and coming home
to be forgiven That is adjust
enough to tell her 1 am coming, you
know. Thanks for your kindness,
| Nurse. There-you have dropped your
pen"
At length the great day came when
the transport was to sail and Pres
colts bandages were to be removed.
In the soft, subdued light, screened
! from the eyes of curious comrades he
waited.
Just a look at first" cautioned the
nurse seriously. THE rest must come
gradually. Now, before 1 remove the
bandage, tell me. what is the first
thing you wish to see?"
Your face he replied quickly, as
he rose and stood before her. ''For II
was you-your voice-that told me of
my mistake and taught me how to
lOTElNe. Let yours De the nrSC race Il
see, so that I may remember and bless
il always"
Prescott felt her fingers trembe a
little as she began to unfasten the
heavy bandage; then as at last it fell
to his feet. he saw her standing be-
fore him in a flood of golden light.
''Helen!" he gasped. Forgive me.
for | have been blind-always so
blindw
He staggered weakly toward her and
knelt at her feet, knowing that his
letter was answered, his forgiveness
granted.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-02

-iielen-'I wonder why Ernie always
goes skating with that callow dude?
Milly-'I guess she wants something
soft % fall on."-chieago Daily News,
The Washington times., 1903-10-27
LARGE CROWDS ATTEND
EASTERN STAR FAIR
Masonic Lodges to Visit It This Week.
Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias,
Also Coming.

Tire Eastern Star fair, IN progress in
Masonic Temple. Ninth and F Streets
northwest continues to attract attention
from those seeking amusement and en-
tertainment as We'll as the hundreds Of
charitably inclined persons who --ish to
aid IN building the home for INDECENT
master Masons, their wives. mothers.
and children. which is 10 be erected
with the proceeds OF this fair and 9TH
eTs. The crowd last night was larger
than ever. and everyone had a good time
and contributed literally to the fund
Throughout this week the various Ma
sonic lodges of the city viii VISIT The
fair In bodies. On Friday evening Grand
Chancellor William II. Hodges. knights
Of Pythias. accompanied by the Grand
Lodge and escorted by the Uniform Rank.
viii srtcnd the fair. Colonel Coggins.
with Captain Simmons. as adiutant. will
have command OF the Uniform Rank.
The members OF the various commands
viii assemble al the Warder Building.
headquarters. and walk across the street
10 Masonic Temple and file into the
building Is one body.
The Washington times., 1903-10-27
EVANSVILLE NOTES.

Fly ATTSVILLE. Md. oct 27.-Con-
stables Wallace 9. Raybold. of Bladens-
burg, and Charles W. Barr. Of Hyatts-
vile. went TO Mechanicsville Sunday.
and finding George HOuser. Wesley
Wiedmeyer. and Edward Wiedmeyer at
work. two at carpenters work and the
other at house painting, arrested them.
There were others az work I'm the vlcln-
it's. but they managed TO escape sun
day working has become quite common
in this vicinity OF late. and is the sub
jet OF much complaint. The arrested
men were brought before Justice Of the
Peace Arthur Carr who fined them g Is
each. with the statement that leniency
was extended because It was the first
offense. In futrIe the maximum fine
would be imposed In violations Of the
Sunday law.
The Democrats will hold a mass meet
ing tonight az the Masonic Han. State
Senator Clin Bryan. Of Baltimore. and
al the county candidates viii be pres
emit
The Washington times., 1903-10-27
Social News and Gossip of The Dau

Italian claims against Venezuela, gave
a dinner at Casa Frost, Caracas, re-
Gently. in honor Of his associates on
the commission. Invited to meet them
were the members OF the commission
adjudicating the English and Neither
land claim against Venezuela. Among
the guests We're Mr.. Russell. United
States charge d'affaires at Caracas;
Senior Urbaneja. secretary OF state OF
Venezuela: Senior Arroyo Parejo, attor-
ney general of Venezuela. Mr.. Plum
ley. the umpire OF the English and
Netherland commissions, Senior Gazu-
relli. Senior kgnon Senior Zuloaga,
Baron Aliott Senior Mendoza, Mr.
Frost. Senior Guista, Mr. Parker. and
SIR. Baiebridee
The Washington times., 1903-10-27
RECEPTION AT THE ART GALLERY

The Corcoran Gallery of Art was the
scene Of a large reception yesterday az
tenoon, from $3.50 to 6 O'Clock. in honor
o. the bishops Of the Pan-American con-
ference, which has just concluded its
session here and the delegates to the
missionary council, which will begin its
meetings today. The Bishop of Wash
ington and Mrs. Satterlec acted as host
and hostess for the occasion. They re-
ceived the guests near the foot of the
broad marble stairway, which formed
pleasing background. with its fringe OF
autumn foliage and tropical plants.
The affair was most informal. although
invitation was BY card Several thou
sand persons called during the after
noon.
The Washington times., 1903-10-27
ADMIRAL RAE'S ESTIMATES
FOR STEAM ENGINEERING

Admiral C. W. Rae. chief OF the Blu
reau Of Steam Engineering. has sub
Initted estimates FOR 1905. which ask for
p total appropriation at S3.S72,900 OF
this amount 50 10000 is for the repair
and purchase Of steam machinery.
The amount asked for maintaining the
civil esta blishment Is 1880 For i'm
provement OF plants $4,000 Is asked or
this amount S15.G IS for the Boston
navy yard. aud $4,000 FOR the Norfolk
yard An appropriation Of 50 zoe IS ask
ed 70 test marine steam turbines.
Admiral Rae advises the detail OF
Junior line officers as assistants 10 naval
Inspectors Of material.
The Washington times., 1903-10-27
REAR ADMIRAL BOWLES
TAKES LEAVE OF NAVY
Resignation rendered YER
bally to President.
IN A sHlPBUILDING COMPANY
Rumor Connected His Name With Ship
Trust Stocks, But Official De-
mails Are Made.

Rear Admiral Francis T. Bowies. chief
OF the Bureau Of Construction and Re
pair. viii leave the navy on October 81
20 become president Of shiphuiiding
comD.iny
lie rendered his resignation verbally
to President Roosevelt yesterday and
the acceptance BY the President was
announced late in The afternoon Naval
Constructor ". L. CapDs who is now
CA duty ~ the New York navy yard. has
been chosen by President Roosevelt 10
succeed Admiral Bowles az the head OF
the Bureau Of Construction and Repair
Ship Trust Rumors
After Admiral Bowies' resignation was
announced By Secretary Moody yester
day afternoon it was rumored that evil
dence submitted by John W Young in
the proceedings for receiver for tie
United States ShipbuiIding Company
WAS in part responsible for Admiral
Bowles retirement IN the list submit
ted. which showed stocks ana bonds and
cash Issued for promotion purposes.
Admiral Bowles' name was Included
when asked II this In any way affected
his resignation. Admiral Bowles said an
offer Of stock IN the company was made
10 him. but that he refused II. and had
never taken anything from the com
pany. He said ne has been contemplate
ing leaving the navy for some time and
is going Of his own volition
Moody Expresses Regret.
Before he left washington yesterday
evening for Massachusetts Secretary
Moody expressed regret at Admiral
Bowles resignation When asked If tne
alleged connection with the United
states Shipbuiiding Company mad af-
fected Admiral Bowies' standing Ia the
navy. Acting Secrefary Darling said tins
department would be- glad 20 have Adj
niirai Bovics withdrew his resignation.
TO Build Ships for Navy.
Boston dispatches announce tilat Al
rniral Bowles has accepted the presi-
dency Of the Fore River Shin and En-
CINE Company. % Quincy. Mass The
company IL said 20 have offered Admiral
Bowies salary much larger than tire
$500 he receives in the navy
The Fore River Company Is r FIRE.
quent bidder for Government work The
hattlcships Rhode Island and New Jer-
sey and the cruiser Des Moines are un-
Ger construction in SIS yards % The pres
ent tire
The Washington times., 1903-10-27
CAPT. NORROW'S DETAIL
OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCED
Will Be Second Assistant Engineer
Commissioner, Capt. Harding Being
Advanced to First Place.

As exclusively announced In The Times
several weeks ago. Capt. Jay J. Morrow
Is 10 be the successor OF Capt. Henry
c. Newcomer as Assistant Engineer
Commissioner OF the District OF Column
bia. An order TO this effect was issued
yesterday afternoon by General GILES
pie. Chief OF Engineers. L. s. A
Although Captain Morrow viii sue
coed to the position left vacant by Cap
tain Newcomers transfer TO Washing
ton Barracks. he win not be the rank
ing assistant engineer commissioner.
Capt Chester Harding, now second as
sistant TO Commissioner Biddle, will be
advanced 10 first assistant, and Captain
Morrow will assume the duties now as
signed TO Captain Harding. Captain
Harding Is No. p on the lost OF captains
OF engineers. while Captain Morrow Is
No. g.
The Washington times., 1903-10-27
r. Harris & Coz
WASHINGTON

Is because We import Diamonds
and other precious stones direct
from the cutters IN Europe When
you buy Of us you buy at the
importers prices; you eliminate
the profit made by the importer
who sells to the retail jeweler.
1t is cutting out the middle
mans profit that enables rs to
lower the price This year we
anticipated further advances in
the price of diamonds and pur-
chased heavily last January
since then diamonds have ad-
vanced about 20 per cent.
Without any attempt at boast
ing, we can demonstrate to You
that we can save you fully % per
cent on prices charged elsewhere.
Diamonds purchased Of us now
are an investment, and TO further
substantiate this claim, you may
return any diamond you purchase
at this store within a year, and
we will credit you with he full
amount paid for same on any
larger purchase of diamonds You
may wish to make. Can any bet
ter guarantee for the value of our
goods be given than 20 take them
back as money!
Another advantage-we manu-
facture the diamond settings in
our own factory, saving you the
makers profit. We are display
ing This year over two thousand
Diamond Rings, hundreds of diff
ferent styles of Diamond
Brooches, besides many patterns
of Scarfpins, Studs, Earrings,
Neck Chains, Bracelets, etc.
We also sell unset Diamonds
by the carat, and you can have
them set to order in some orgi-
nal design.
The Washington times., 1903-10-27
Weddings Engagements.
Carrico-Thyson.

Carrico- Thyson.
Miss Harriet Anne Thyson. daughter
of the late W Frank Thyson. and DF.
Albert Joseph Carrico were quietly
married yesterday morning at the par
sonage OF the Church of the Sacred
Heart. The ceremony. which was per-
formed by the Rev Joseph r. MCGEE.
was attended only by relatives and a
few intimate friends.
The bride wore a gown of white an
tique lace over white taffeta. large
black hat and carried q shower Of
lilies OF the valley and Bride roses.
She was unattended The best man was
Edmund Brady. Immediately after the
ceremony DR. and Mrs Carrico left
town for a honeymoon trip. which viii
include a visit TO Southern Maryland.
where DR.. Carrico has handsome
home Upon their return TO the city DR..
and Mrs. Carrico viii be at home after
December !. at 1914 Fourteenth Street
The Washington times., 1903-10-27
COMPROMISE REACHED
IN ARAOR PLATE BIDS
All Three Companies Given Share of
the work-Higher Bid and
Shorter Time Considered.

All three Of the companies which Of
fered bids on arnOr plate are to receive
contracts Secretary Moody has decided
TO divide the contract by glying the Mid
vale company 5000 tons and the Carnegie
and Bethlehem companies 5000 tons
each.
The plate to be supplied by the MID
vale company IS for the Idaho and Mis-
sissippi The plate supplied by the Car
negie and Bethlehem companies will be
used on the Vermont Kansas and Min
nesota.
Bids submitted by the Carnegie and
Bethlehem comps MES for the entire con
tracts were identicaI-S6. 9i4. 600 delivery
10 begin in nine months. The bid OF the
Midvaie company was sos. 932. delivery
to begin in twenty months
The Washington times., 1903-10-27
PRIESTS HERE ON A VISIT.

The Rev o. r. Clarke. pastor Of st
Teresa church. and the Rev. William
Pyne pastor Of ST. Patricks Church.
Providence. X. l.. are ia Washington on
short visit 10 the Rev. Joseph q. NAL
Ion. at TenleytOwn. The visiting priests
came 70 Washington 70 act as deacons
OF honor 10 his cminenco. Cardinal Glib
bons, az thea dedicatory ceremonies OF
81. AIMS new church. which occurred
last Sunday. Father Clarke and Father
Pyne have Important parishes in Provi-
dence. and ere much interested in the
churches Of the Capital City
The Washington times., 1903-10-27
BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY.

Miss Susan Pollock has issued invi-
tations Tor the anniversary birthday
celebration OF the late Mrs. Louise Pol
lock. who was 80 prominently identified
with the kindergarten work. not only ia
this city. but throughout the entire
country. The affair will take place at
the Washington Normal Kindergarten
Institute. 1926 . Street northwest. Oc-
tober 80, from 1880 to $3.50 y. m.
The Washington times., 1903-10-27
Dinners.

The Assistant Secretary Of the Treas
ury and Mrs. Taylor entertained at din
ner last evening at their home. 2O07
Massachusetts Avenue in honor of the
Rev. DR. Johonnot. of Chicago. who is
here attending the convention OF the
Tniversalist churches. The guests were
Dr. and Mrs. Hamlin. DR. and Mrs.
Preston Bailache. Mr.. and Mrs. c. II.
Ackert. and Miss Alice Burbago
J. H. Ralston. a prominent lawyer Of
this city and the umpire on the mixed
commission. which is adjudicating the
The Washington times., 1903-10-27
CAPT. RElSINGER'S BODY
TO BE BROUGHT HOME

by ORDER Of the Navy Department
the training ship Moh.ean. which IL
cruising in the Pacific. VIII 90 10
Tochilinauc Bay. Mexico. - get the
body OF Capt S. ". Reisngcr. which
viii be sent 70 washington for burial.
Captain Rcisinger. while En- command
Of the Philadelphia. two years ago. died
on bis way from Panama TO the United
States. He WAS buried at the coalng
station ~ Pochiiinque Bay Mexican
laws required the body 10 remain there
t00 years before removal
The Washington times., 1903-10-27
A WEDDING ANNIVERSARY.

, The home of Mr.. and Mrs. II. c.
Knapp was the scene OF a pleasant
gathering Of friends last evening. the
occasion being the celebration OF the
tenth anniversary OF their wedding
The early part of the evening was de-
voted to games and music. Supper was
served in the attractively decorated din
ing room. after which dancing continued
until a late hour. Mr. and Mrs. Knapp
received many handsome souvenirs OF
the occasion.
The Washington times., 1903-10-27
Clerk in Store.

Until ne married Mr. Wallis daughter
the bridegroom was clerk in the for
meT's store. As a wedding gift the
brides father took her young husband
into partnership with him. gave him q
house and lot. stocked a closet with
Hayiland china, and gave 20 them a
trunkfull OF silver. The wedding gifts
We're so numerous that they filled one
OF Mr.. Wallis storeroOms, which was
opened for the reception of the gifts
when II became apparent that the house
would not hold them.
The bride is eighteen years old. and
the bridegroom is twenty-five. One
ranchman rode thirty miles horseback,
clad in his cowboy clothes. On the horn
Of his saddle he carried n suit case.
and when ne reached Arcadia he put on
HIS dress suit. After the big supper d
village orchestra tuned up. Until day
light the hundreds Of guests danced.
cowboys with bridesmaids. and rich
fanchmen with the daughters CT the
men who herd cattle for them.
The Washington times., 1903-10-27
GRAND DUCHESS OLGA
AN ANGEL OF PRISONS
Sister Of Car Obtained the Recent
Convict Reform From Rus
sian Autocrat.

ST. PETERSBURG. Oct 27.-Court
circles say that the Cars recent orders
against cruelties in the State prisons
were issued on the petition and recon-
mendation or Grand Duchess Olga. his
lovely and humane sister Grand Ouch
ess Olga Is popularity known as the angel
OF the state prisons, because ever since
Nicholas came TO the throne she readily
acted as go-betwee FOR all DESTROYS OF
addressing themselves to the Car d.
rectiy.
Hearng OF the cruelties in the prisons.
she had many OF specific cases lnvcstf-
gated BY trusted agents. and armed With
damning PROOFS finally persuaded her
brother TO como 20 tho rescue OF the VIC
Tins OF tyranny.
The Washington times., 1903-10-27
ON WAY 10 ABYssINIA.

dispatch from Marseilles announces
that Consul General Robert +. Skinner
left that city Sunday on the steamer
Balkan for Naples. where he will be
Joined By Capt G. G. Thorpe. Of the
Marine Corps. who viii accompany Mr..
Skinner 20 Ahyssinla.
The Washington times., 1903-10-27
Cabinet Notes.

Secretary Moody. who returned to
washington from Norfolk on Monday
loft town last evening FOR Massachu-
sets. where he viii remain until after
the election.
The Misses Hitchcock. daughters Of
the Secretary OF the Interior. who have
been In New York and Tuxedo for the
past ten days, will return home today.
The Washington times., 1903-10-27
The White House.

The President and Mrs. Ebosevelt en-
tcrtained at dinner last evening the
Chief Justice and Mrs. Fuller. the Sec
rotary OF State. the Bishop Of Albany
and Mrs. Doane. the Bishop Of Wash
ingion and Mrs. Sattcrlee. the Bishop
Coad3utor Of Pennsylvania. Major Cen
eral and Mrs. Chaffec. the Surgeon Gen
eral of tho Navy and Mrs Rixey. Mrs.
sheridan. Mr. and Mrs. Lowndes. Mr..
and Mrs. Pellew, and Miss Satterlee
The bishop Of Albany and Mrs Doane
remained at the White House last night
as the guests OF the President and Mrs.
Roosevelt.
The Washington times., 1903-10-27
coNeENIALs, SECOND DANCE.

The second Of a series Of dances. given
by THE Congenials. will be held
Thursday evening. November II, at Ma
tional Rifles Armory.
The Washington times., 1903-10-27
DILLA NJ. SHERMAN DIVORCED.

DiIla NJ. sherman was yesterday d.
vorced from Gaylor J.. sherman on the
ground Of desertion and abandonment
The decree Is Signed b. Justice Gould.
The Washington times., 1903-10-27

ding. but they will be here for the large
reception that Mrs. William Thaw will
give at Lyndhurst Friday. December 4,
for her son and his bride.
The Washington times., 1903-10-27
MENUS FOR TOMORROW
SFAsoNABLE FOOD SUPPLIES ON MARKET BENCHES

The
benches well stocked with
vegetables higher
% tomatoes OF aeeck:
quarter
en-.
OF peck but the dealers forecast
a a quartz rof pecko today pc
Fish weather
demand Tor
fish % TO 2c Spanish cents ana srs
% "'7 anu s""
were hard to find on the
ave been lasts
cents a dozen
The Washington times., 1903-10-27

land arc Mrs. Joseph Crawford and
daughter. They will be temporarily es-
tablished at the Hotel Grafton.
The Washington times., 1903-10-27

November IS is the date for the we'd
ding OF Miss Thompson. OF Port Huron,
Mich. to Josiah cOpley Thaw. of Pitts
burg. for which cards viii be issued In a
few days. Il is not thought probable that
the Earl and Countess Of Yarmouth viii
reach this country in time for the we'd
The Washington times., 1903-10-27
Caccia-Mauro.

The engagement is announced OF Miss
Margaret Mauro. daughter Of Mr. and
Mrs Philip Mauro. of this city, to Ju-
Ian Caccia of Florence. Italy The we'd
ding viii take place in the early spring.
The Washington times., 1903-10-27
Chit-Chat.

Mrs Hugh G. Wallace. who has been
seriously III at the home OF her parents,
Chief Justice and Mrs. Fuller. is report
ed as out OF danger.
Miss Mary Johnson. the author. is a
recent arrival at the Virginia Hot
Springs.
Mrs. Williams. widow CT Col G. F.
williams. United States Marine Corps.
is established al 1923 Riggs Place for the
season.
Mrs J. D. Adams of Salt Lake City.
is the guest of her brother. j. H. Rein
burgh. 52l Twenty-second Street north
west.
Mrs William NJ Irwin is the guest of
her home in Nineteenth Street. Com
mander Irwin will join his family here
for the winter
Mrs NJ. NJ F. FIagler and Mrs. c. A.
Flagler have returned from New York
and are at the Dupont.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Troth Willis,
whose marriage took place October 5 in
St Paul. Mimi. are the guests Of Mr..
Willis parents. Mr.. and Mrs. +. NJ.
Willis. 1911 y Street northwest where
they will receive their friends informal
~ tomorrow from 10 10 p. m
Mr. and Mrs. Willis viii make their
home in New York city
Among the passengers arriving from
] Europe yesterday via the steamer Yea