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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-18
OTHER COMMITTEES.

We have a number of tracts of
lands in other western counties that
we can sell at inside prices.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-12-18

J. K. -YoUNKIN, Teacher.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
IMPORTANT POINTS IN THE
VICTORIA FLATS CASE

The suit involving the Victoria fats
property. in Fourteenth street, In which
case Justice Hagner recently signed an
order appointing Messrs. Warner. Wine.
and McReynolds trustees 10 sell the
property, has been appealed by certain
Of the defendants TO the Court of Ap-
peals.
This is an interesting case, involving
many legal questions. and will decide
certain rights Of material men and con
tractors who furnish material and do
work on buildings n the District Of Co
Iumbia. The material mcr and contrac-
tors are represented by Attorneys J. ]
Darlington and Jesse z. Potbury, and
the numerous Trust holders on the prop
erty are represented by Carusi & Sen
and John RidCut
The decision OF the Court OF Appeals
in this case is looked for with much in
terest both by members OF the bar and
by contractors throughout the city.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
THREE YOUNG TRAMPS
WILL BE SENT HOME AGAIN

Thomas Wright, aged nineteen years.
and Walter Philson. aged twenty years,
OF Philadelphia, and William Dowd.
aged fifteen years, OF Springfield. Mass,
were arrested this morning by Detect
i've Barbee. who found them wandering
about the streets. They were sent to
the House of Detention.
When questioned by the police. Wright
and Philson stated that they had tramp
ed all the way 20 Washington from Phil
adelphia, having left that city last Fri
day They reached Baltimore yesterday,
remained there for a few hours 10 see
the sights. and then came to this city
The other boy. DOwd. expressed much
satisfaction at the prospect Of returning
home. He says that he has had rough
experience since running away and de-
clares that be will always remain at
home hereafter.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
SCOTS At MUSTANGS
FOR ARCTIC SLED WORK
ZeigIer Expedition After Experienced
Mate, Who Made Famous Ice Trip.

EDGARTOWN, Mass, Feb. 1e.-Capt.
Edwin Coffin. who is to command the
Arctic exploring steamer America when
Mr.. Zeigler sends her on the next dash
for the North Pole, will leave here
March 1 Tor Tromsoe, where the vessel
is now. 1t is understood that he is TO
be in command OF the ship and is 10
stay by her when Point Barrows or the
Mckenzie River is reached. There the
ship will be put into winter quarters
and thence the expedition is to make a
sled dash" across the ice in an effort
TO reach the pole
For the sled work Mr. ZeigIer has
made an effort TO get George F. Tflton,
TO go. Mr.. Tilton is now at his home
in ChiImark and he says:
Il told en-. dye see. that had been
twelve years building up my position in
my business and that I did in 81 all the
Arctic work I wanted foF glory. I'm
going this year as mate OF the steam
whaler Belvidere. from San Francisco,
and next year as master II they want
me TO give up that they can make it
worth my while, and I'll say this. When
we've gone as far as we can. whether
we get TO 80 degrees or not. I'll go one
mile farther than anybody else"
Mr.. Tilton is the man who walked
alone down from Point Barrows to civil
ization in 1897 to bring word that the
crews or seven whaling vessels were
starving there. Captain TiIton has a
ned idea OF sIedze expedition
4 heard" he said with scorn. that
they were going to take mustangs to
travel on the ice. They wouldn't do. A
hoofcd animal can't travel on the ice"
Dogs p"
Yes but when they can't get TO shore
they soon play out. You've got TO have
some kind Of liquid food TO keep EN- go
ing. I have an idea. but it's not at the
expedition's service. unless I'm TO go.
I'm waiting 10 hear from them"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
HOMESTEAD LAW HANGS
ON DEMOCRATIC VOTES
Unite With Republicans in Senate
Committee and Approve Substitute

The Irregularities which have occurred
and timber act are said by leading Re
publican members of the Senate TO be
responsible for Western enmity to the
committed homestead law. The three are
recommended for repeal by the favorable
report on the Quarles bill which was
made by the Senate Committee on Pub
lie Lands by a vote of I to b. all the
Democrats and two Republicans out
voting the six Republicans. The action
of the committee has occasioned grave
anxiety among the Senator'S familiar
With conditions in the Northwest.
According to Senator Hansbrough,
chairman Of the committee, the opposi-
tion of the Democrats to public land
laws is almost hereditary. President
Buchanan having vetoed the hrst home
stead law, which. however. was subse-
quently passed and was signed by Presi-
dent Lincoln.
a majority OF the Republicans, II is
said. favor repeating the stone and tim
Der act. and materially amend as the
desert land act, but they say lie com
muted homestead law must remain in
tact, as its repeal will inevitably in
crease the emigration OF American farm
ers to the free lands over the Canadian
border. an exodus which last year ex-
ceeded 10000 families.
A further disastrous effect of the
Quarles bill would be. according to
Western Senators, an almost entire sus-
pension OF receipts from the sale OF
public lands, and that would entail Sc
rious curtailment of the Federal irri-
CATION project.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
LYNN SHOE FACTORY
STRIKE To CONTINUE
Attempt to Arbltrate Differ
enCes Falls Flat.

LYNN. Mass. Feb. 16.-Another at
tempt 20 bring about a settlement, by ar
bitration. OF the trouble between the cut
ters and Sutchers and the Boot and Shoe
Workers Uaion. failed last night.
President Hastings. OF the beard of
trade. made propositions to both sides.
but after long conference the matter
was left in the same condition as before.
and The fight will 90 on.
Realizing that the women stitchers
hold the key TO the situation. the union
proposes 70 inaugurate a new policy 10
meet the emergency created by the
women going On a strike. and viii estab-
hsh factory OF its own in Boston. where
the stitching Of all the vamp manufac-
turers where the wOulen are on strike
VIII be done. General Secretary Baine
SAYS that he can start up such a factory
in Boston IL three days
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
SPIRIT OF SELF SACRIFICE
MUST ANIMATE CHARITIES

A. the Lafayette Square Thester yes
to-day afternoon DR.. William Patterson,
pastor of Bethany Church. Philadelphia,
addressed a large mems meeting. held
under the auspices OF the Y. NJ. c. A.
A special Song service preceded the ad-
dress Dr. Patterson urged that the
Vcrk OF all Christians should be char
acterized by the spirit which enabled
Jesus 10 offer himself as a sacrifice that
sinners might be free. and said, 1T Is
not difficult for mon TO go 10 church and
read the Bible and pray. The man who
offers assistance 10 his unfortunate
brothers. who calls OF those who are
sick and in trouble and comforts them,
is the man who is displaying the spirit
OF genuine self-sacrifce and approach
ing the example furnished by Jesus
Christ -
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
LIEUT.. COL. ELLIOT
COMING To WASHINGTON
Ordered to Relieve Litut. Col. Harring-
ton.

Lieut. Col. George F. Elliot has been
ordered TO Washington March l TO re-
lieve Lieut.. Col F. II. Harrington. in
command OF the Marine Barracks here.
Although he is one OF the younger men
Of the corps. he has seen much active
service in she East and is mentioned as
likely to be appointed commander Of the
corps next October. when Gen Charles
Haywood retires.
Colonel Elliot Is a native OF Alabama
but entered the Marine Corps by ap-
pointment from New York State in 1870
During the war between China and Japan
in 1895 he was on duty on the Asiatic sta
ton. and was ordered TO embark on the
Monocacy at Tientsin and hold himself
in readiness 20 go to the assistance Of
the American legation in Pekin. Though
he found IL unnecessary TO go to Pekin,
he AID his fifty-one men made a forced
march by night of thirty-one miles.
through submerged rice fields. in eleven
hours. He and his men were highly
commended for this feat
For gallant action in a three days
fight at Cuzco in the Spanish war. wherq
he engaged a superior force. Colonel Ell
liot then a captain. was advanced three
numbers on the list OF captains.
While in the Philippines, Colonel Ell
Iiot saw some hard service. While in
command Of $50 marines from the naval
station ar Cavite he attacked the insur-
gents outside Novaleta and carried the
/ town. Novaleta had been regarded as
impregnabIe by the SpanIards and Col
onel Elliot and his men were highly
complimented by Admiral Watson and
Brigadier General Schwan and Maios
General Otis in command Of the Depart
ment Of Pacific and Eighth Army Corps.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
HENRIETTE V. HERRON'S WILL
ADMITTED TO PROBATE

Justice Barnard, holding Probate
Court this morning, appointed Jesse E
Potbury. the administrator OF the estate
OF the late Hepriette V. Heron. Mrs.
Heron left one will and two codicils,
one in her own writing, in which she
directs that all Of her property. which
amounts to about $4,000. be sold and
divided among her children and grand
children
Mrs Heron was for number OF years
a resident OF Georgetown. coming from
an old family who lived in that part OF
the city nearly century ago. and dur
ing the latter part OF her life resided
at her home. 2O6 F Street northEest-
She was an old and honored resident
Of the Capital City. and was noted dur
ing the civil war for-her many acts Of
kindness and her brilliant receptions.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
THE FAMOUS BANDA RoSSA
AT THE COLUMBIA

The Banda Rosa tomorrow afternoon
at the Columbia Theater. under the lead
ership of Eugenio Sorrentino. will give
the first Of a ssries Of interesting con-
certs- The organization is visiting the
large Eastern cities and appearing every
where with the greatest success.
A well-knoWn Boston critic declared
that the playing by this band was a
splendid lesson for singers. as IL demon
strated intelligently the art OF phrasing.
II is almost Impossible 10 associate any
band with the finer effects such as may
be obtained in the human voice or an
orchestra containing strings. The per-
Torrance OF the Banda Rosa therefore
should prove doubly interesting.
The program for tomorrow begins at
4:l5 and is herewith announced for the
first time:
Wedding March $500 80 .Mendelssohn
Overture. w lillian Tcl'' ..-....-..... Rossini
Intcrniezzo from "Cavalleria Rus,csna"
Mas2agni
Echoes from the Metropolitan Opera
HOUSE ---....-. AIT. by IOban
ofertoirc- ---- Battists
''Narcissus'' Neviu
>erenace ----.-. No,zs ovsk
Ideal Dance" --..-......-........... -Sorrcntino
Aria-Mi,s Marcela Powell
la Fests di Picdigrotta' Gatti
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
IMPORTANTLY OF ARMY
OFFICERS DISGUSTING
Secretary Root Angered by
Applications for Favors.

Secretary Root is thoroughly angered
with the extremities to which some army
officers have gone in their attempts TO
influence him personally and the ma
chinery OF the War Department IN thci1
own behalf.
The latest incident to draw 4 rebuke
from HIM to an officer was the attempt
to have an army board prejudiced in
favor OF an artillery lieutenant who some
months ago failed in his examination for
promotion
There were at that time eleven officers
who failed to attain the required per
centage in various studies. Under the
law they were suspended" for a year
in which period they were required TO
attend the General Staff School al For,
Leavenworth. On the expiration Of tho
period they are TO be re-examined.
The officer. through prominent Sena-
tor. asked the War Department il he
might be examined simply in the one
study in which he was found deficient
and to this request the Secretary has re-
piled that he finds himself unable 10 eX-
ercise such leniency. Moreover, the Sen
ator suggested that the Secretary signify
to the examining board before which the
officer will appear for the second time
the unusual interest which the Presi-
dent. the Secretary OF War and other
prominent officials took in this particu-
lar case.
Secretary Root was able TO inform the
Senator that such action on his part
would prejudice the board against the
candidate. and that II would destroy
the principle on which boards operated
and which made impartial judgment. an
influenced by political considerations.
the basis OF its findings.
Secretary Root is surprised that army
officers will so misiudge the character
of the examinations to which they are
now subjected in determining their fit
ness for promotion He is Disguised. az
well that officers should misunder-
stand the functions of a board Of them
seniors, and Il is for the good OF the
service. Mr. Root believes. that he has
promptly and pointedly informed the
Senator in this latest case that influence
such as Is being eHcrJed In behalf o.
/ this artillery lieutenant Will count for
| less than nothing with the War Depart
ment. Mr.. Root believes that army on
/ GERS should be willing TO go before eX
aiming boards on their own merits
| and not fall back on their political
| friends
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
Two Sunday Funerals.

Two Sunday Funerals.
ALEXANDRIA. Feb. 16.-The funeral
Of the late George o. Monroe. who died
last Friday morning at the Alexandria
Hospital. occurred yesterday afternoon
at 3 O'Clock from the residence of his
brother. Robert l. Monroe, SO North
Washington Street. The Rev J. p
Stump OF the Methodist Episcopal
Church oficiated, and the burial was
made in Bethel Cemetery. At the grave
Masonic services were conducted by J.
Fred Birrel, worshiPfuI master Of Alex
andria- Washington Lodge OF Masons.
The following were the pallbearers:
George Young, c. ". Ashby. J. S. Beach.
F. 8 Harper. r. +. MaTbUry and John
B. Waller. Among the organizations
which attended the funeral were the Al
exandria Washington Lodge of Masons,
Bachelor Club. Alexandria Light Infan-
try Veterans Association. and squad
from the Alexandria Light Infantry.
Funeral services over the remains OF
Mrs Virginia Rushman. wife OF William
A. Rushman. who died last Friday night,
took place at 4:30 o'clock yesterday af-
ternoon from her late home. I'll Wolfe
Street. The Rev. p. p. Phillips OF St
Paul's Protestant Episcopal Church on
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
ARMY SOON TO HAVE
NEW WAR COLLEGE
Cornerstone Will Be Laid on the Washington Bar
racks Grounds Next Saturday.

many years as an artillery post, but ex-
tensfve improvements have been re-
CURED TO put them in proper condition
for the accommodation of this new in
stitution- Sea walls have been built. the
low ground has been filled in. and the
construction OF the buildings has now
commenced.
Government Of the College.
The college is TO be under the direc-
ton OF a board OF FIVE officers detailed
from the army az large and the follow
ing ex-oficio members: The chief OF en-
gineers. the chief OF artillery, the SUI
periatendent OF the Military Academy.
and the commanding officer Of the gen.
eraI staff service and staff college. This
board Will exercise general supervision
and conduct the inspection Of all the
schools throughout the country and viii
be charged with the duty OF maintaining
through them a complete system OF mill
tary education in which each separate
school shall perform its proper part
The executive head Of the college VIII
be an on1cer OF the army, not below the
grade Of field officer. who viii be known
as the president OF the Army War Col
lege.
The officers who will be detailed 20
take a course at the War College will
be of two classes First, those who have
been recommended as distinguished
graduates Of the general service and
staff college. and. second. such field Of
fcers and captains as may be specially
designated by the War Department.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
TRIAL BEGINS OF BEN G. HILL
FOR MURDER OF HIS WIFE

The trial of Benjamin G. HILL under
indictment for the murder Of TheOda
Hill, began this morning in Criminal
Court No. l before Justice Anderson.
Attorneys Bradshaw and Willis, for the
defendant. presented a motion to quash
the indictment. alleging the instrument
was faulty because it did not declare the
defendant was responsible actor, hav-
Ing sound memory, and discretion.
Justice Anderson OverruIed the motion,
and the prisoner was rearraigned.
After the prisoner had entered a plea
OF not guilty the remainder OF the morn
ing was consumed in the selection Of a
Jury
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
MAJOR GENERAL CORBIN
WILL ACT AS MARSHAL
Has Accepted That Function for
St. Louis Worlds Fair.

Major General Henry c. Corbin has
agreed to marshal the great civic and
military parade arranged for April 80
next. as part OF the first days program.
incident to the dedication Of the build
ings aid grounds OF the st. Louis Worlds
Fair.
imposing spectacle. and every effort will
be made by those in charge to render the
occasion one OF the most interesting of
its kind ever witnessed The details sug-
gested by General COrbin are most mi
mute, and with a view 10 their successful
issue he has agreed with the commission
ers of the exposition, to meet with them
in St. Louis on March ! for conference.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
MARKS OF CATALoGUERS.
People Puzzled by Mysterious Marks
IN Rocks.

A number OF persons who receive
books from public Libraries are puzzled
at the mysterious marks on the title
page. Some books have only enc or two
marks. others have a dozen. Occasion
ally IL is a letter Of the alphabet with
two small figures close to it, Some
times fl is a letter UNDERSIGNED under
the name OF the book or under the name
Of the author, or both.
Very frequently il is an outline in
Shorthand. which many readers can de-
cipher. but are in entire ignorance as 10
IT'S meaning. These are the marks OF
the chief cataloguer OF the library. and
are intended only as guideposts to her
assistants. They convey information as
to classification. other books in the
library on the same subject number OF
times the book Is called for. and various
items that are useful when the time
comes TO make out an annual report
Most chief cataloguers are women. and
nearly every one has a system OF her
own. Ca;aloguinK and indeXing have
grown 10 be a business in themselves,
just as much as steno6raphy and type
writing. n is mostly in the hands Of
women, and the pay is about the same.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
GOV. CUMMINS ILL, CANCELS
PEORIA BANQUET ENGAGEMENT

PEORIA. III. Feb. 16.-Governor Cum
minis OF Iowa. who was TO be one OF the
speakers at a dinner here on February
p. photographed TO the committee yes
terday that he was compelled 70 cancel
his engagement on account Of his health
breaking down
His physicians have ordered nim 70
take a four weeks vacation. and he has
Cancelled all engagements Governor
Durbin OF Indiana will take his place.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
ACCUSED OF THEFT.

Joseph Mier. alias Meyer. alias Meier.
who was arrested in Baltimore by De
tectives Pratt and O'Dea yesterday on
the charge Of robbing Philip Stoll AT a
lodging house at 337 Pennsylvania Ave-
nue. on Saturday. will be brought 70 this
city tonight He is said to have stolen
Jewelry and money amounting in all 70
$50
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
ANTHRoPoLoGIsTs' MEETING.

The AnthroPoIogicaI Society OF Wash
ington will hold its 3nst regular meet
ing in assembly hall OF the Cosmos Club.
on Tuesday, February i. at O'Clock
in the evening Or John r. Swanton
will deliver an address on Religion OF
the Haida Indians" and G. A. Simms
will talk en- "A Wheel-Shaped Monu-
ruent In Wyoming"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
MARRIAGE DECLARED ILLEGAL.

The marriage OF w. J. Mcnamara and
Bessie w. Hyde. which took place Jann-
airy 10. 1900. was declared illegal by JUS
tice Hagner. OF Equity Court No. /. in
a decision dated February u. The dc
PENDANT had been previously married
and the FIRST wife had not been divorced
and is still living
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
WILL OF GEORGE H. CARROLL.

Alice Virginia Carroll is named as
executrix and sole beneficiary in a VIII
OF her husband. George II. Carroll dated
July IL 1901, filed for probate today. The
executrix states in her affidevit that the
viii was found in tin box among her
husbands papers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
Death of Former Jockey.

William Bender. a former well-known
jockey. died shortly after o'clock this
morning at his home 500 Oronoco Street.
He had been in falling health for sew
erRl years past. The deceased was about
thirty-two years Of age The funeral
arrangements will be completed later.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
LIQUOR Law violator Tried.

George Finch was fined $50 in the po-
lice court this morning on the charge
of selling liquor on Sunday. The mayor
is determined TO break up Sunday liquor
selling, and upon the third offense the
corporation court will revoke the VIC
Iators license
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-16
in the Churches.

Small congregations attended the serv-
ices a. the different churches yesterday.
owing to the inclement weather. At st.
PauIs Church the Rev. DR.. s. A. Wallis
oficiated. At the other churches the
other pastors officiated. At the Railroad
Reading Rooms the services were con-
Quoted BY T. G. Faulkner OF the The
illogical Seminary.