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The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-06
CUBA WILL CEDE
NAVAL STATIONS

Washington, Feb. &c. President
Roosevelt has signed the agreement
drawn under the terms of the Plat
amendment. providing for the acquisi-
ton by the United States OF naval
station at Guantanamo, and coalinG
station at Bahai Hondo, both in Cuba
The document had been previously
signed by President Palma and was
brought to Washington by Minister
Squiers. 1t does not specify the price
of the properties to be acquired by the
United States and this detail is left to
be settled by the usual legal condem-
natory proceedings, after the Navy De-
partment has decided exactly the
With these two places properly forti-
fed as naval bases, the Gulf OF Mexi-
co would not be possible of occupation
by a hostile fleet. and the Caribbean
sea would be unsafe for an enemy. Al
Guantanamo there will be erected ex-
tensiWe coal docks and perhaps short
line OF railroad to connect the port
with the backbone railroad, already
ny pilSdtc Doh0'
Hondo will for some time probably be
used as place for the storage of coal.
1t is learned that the document is
not a treaty. but is rather in the ma
ture OF an agreement under the terms
of the Platt amendment. Therefore II
will not be necessary to submit 1t to
the Senate. President Palma. however.
deems it expedient to submit the agree
ment to the Cuban Senate. but from
the nature of the report made to Sec
retary Hay. there seems to be little
doubt that such approval is already
assured. In fact. it is said that had
the United States so desired, 1t might
have included the splendid bay Of Nipe
on the northeast coast, in its list Of
accessions as coaling stations.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-06
CONFERENCE OF
CHARITY WORKERS

Denver March 2.-The first official
action of the eighth Colorado confer
ence of charities and correction. NJ its
initial meeting last night in the First
Congregational church. was to pass a
resolution urging the passage of the
legislative bill for state civil service
commission. The resolution was in
troduced at the suggestion OF one of
the speakers of the evening. Louis Il,
Enrich of Colorado Springs, by Mr.. o.
s. Storrs. and reads as follows:
Resolved. that this meeting strong
ly indorses and urges the passage of
the bill now before the House and
Senate of our Legislature for the ere
alton of a civil service commission for
the state Of Colorado"
Rev. ]. Monroe Markley presided at
the night meeting and made brief In
troductory remarks.
In the absence of Governor Peabody,
who was announced TO deliver the ad
dress of welcome for the state. Mayor
Il. Il. Wright was introduced. and eN-
tended hearty greeting on behalf OF
the city.
The principal address of the evening
was delivered by the president of the
conference T.. s. Parsons. dean of
Colorado College, VINO spoke on The
Home in Relation to Criminology." He
deplored the spirit OF lawlessness
which he regards as the essence oi
lne criminal nature. and said that
while a hard discipline is bad a sof,
uiscipline is worse. He also attacked
the laxity of divorce legislation In tn.
West.
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1903-03-06
RESULTS ACCOMPLISHED BY
THE FIFTY.SEVENTH CONGRESS-

Washington, March 1.-The work of
this session of Congress, the closing of
which marks the expiration of the Fiji
ty-seyenth Congress, is practically at
an end, except for the passage of the
appropriation bills now pending, and
these are in the final stages. A lin
tied number of other measures may be
passed during the last hours, but the
number will be very small.
A summary of the legislation enacted
during these two sessions makes an in
teresting showing. The Fifty-seventh
has been busy Congress and import
ant results have been obtained.
Among the acts of this session is that
creating the Department of Commerce
and Labor and adding another Cabinet
ofiicer to the Presidents official family.
That department, with George B. Cor
telyou, late secretary to the President,
at Its head, is now in process of organi-
zation- The bill creating this depart
ment was introduced by Senator Nell
son and was passed by the Senate dur
ing the last session. passing the House
during the present session, when an
amendment proposed by Mr.. Nelson
was incorporated. This amendment
contained publicity clause. Another
important piece of legislation en-
acted at this session is the anti-rebate
act. commonly known as the Elkins
law.
Another bill was passed which en-
ables the attorney general to expedite
suits brought under the Sherman anti
trust law and incorporated in the leg
islative. executive and judicial appro-
priation act, is provision which
places at the immediate disposal OF
the attorney general the sum of $780,
600 10 better equip him for the en-
forcement of the antitrust laws now
existing A further provision is made
in the general deficiency bill for two
assistants to the attorney general and
additional clerks.
One of the first acts of this session
was the removal of the tariff on coal
of all kinds coming from foreign coun-
tries.
Legislation of Importance to the
army and navy was enacted A general
stan corps has been provided for the
United States army, the duties of
which are to prepare plans for the de-
fense OF the country and for the mob
ilization OF the armies of the United
States in times of war, as well as to
render professional aid to the secretary
of war and the general officers of the
army. This measure was proposed by
the secretary Of war.
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The militia bill, introduced by Repre-
sentative Dick of Ohio and which
passed the House during the first ses
sion, passed the Senate during this
session and has become law. This
act provides for the general organiZa-
ton of the militia of the United States
and makes it available when its sery-
ices are required by the government.
The naval appropriation bill, which
has passed both houses, provided for a
material increase in the personnel OF
the navy to meet the increase in the
number of warships.
Measures of great importance to the
Philippines have been adopted at this
session. An appropriation of $4,000, ,000
was made to relieve the distress and
suffering caused by the ravages of dis
eases among the water buffalo of the
islands, upon which the natives are al
most wholly dependent in the pursuit
of agriculture, and to relieve the dis
tress resulting from the shortage of
crops during the war and other raw
ages. A currency system has been
provided for the Philippine islands.
Another act promoted the efficiency of
the Philippine constabulary. and still
another provided for the extradition
of criminals to and from the islands.
The house passed a bill to reduce the
Philippine tariff and the Senate has
been urged by the President to COM
plete that act.
OF importance to Hawaii is the act
passed at this session for the redemp-
ton by the United States of
Hawaiian silver money and ap-
preparation to pay judgments growing
out of the suppression of the bubonic
plague.
The sundry civil bill soon to become
a law makes appropriations for car
rying forward river and harbor work
and federal building construction,
while the omnibus public building bill
now pending authorizes large number
of new buildings throughout the
United States.
The anarchy bill providing for the
protection of the President has passed
both houses and conferees have agreed
upon IL.
The bankruptcy law was amended.
and a number of bills affecting the pub-
lie lands were passed. In addition a
large number of bills of interest to diff
ferent localities have been passed, to-
gether with a considerable number of
private pension bills. A new buildina
to cost 81, 500, 600. has been authorized
for the Department of Agriculture.
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and special election must then be
called.
Under the amendment the city may
issue an unlimited amount of bonds.
1t may condemn for its own use any
water plants, lighting plants. trans
portation plants, or other public utili-
ties, or any parts of them inside or
outside of the city limits. paying for
them what the courts may decide. No
franchise for the use of any street. al
ley or public place of the city may be
granted except upon the vote of the
quauned, taxpaying electors.
The various school districts in the
limits of the city and county are all
consolidated into one, to be governed
under 'the school laws of the state.
with one board. the members of which
are 10 be elected from the whole dis
trict. Between the adoption of the
amendment and the next school cleo
ton in May. the affairs of the district
are in the hands of board consisting
of the board of district No. l of East
Denver and the presidents of the var
ious other boards. The bonds issued
by the various districts must still be
paid from taxes levied against the old
territories.
The local laws of all the suburban
towns taken in are abolished The
state law. which assured territorial
prohibition 10 towns formerly an
neNed. such as University PARK and
Highlands. are also abolished, and the
law is uniform over the whole extent
of the city and county.
Any city OF the first and second
class in the state may If its citizens
by vote so determine also frame its
own charter. relating to the govern
ment of its affairs. with full power to
condemn public utilities the same as
Denver.
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Asreemen. on Homestead Law.

Washington. March 2.-;The confer
ence agreement on the Alaskan home
stead bill presented yesterday in the
House strikes out the Senate provision
prohibiting the use of soldiers and ad-
ditional homestead rights In Alaska.
leaving the law as it now exists. 1t
limits the use of script to. tracts not
exceeding 160 acres and reEves from
such location along navigaHe or other
waters tracts of not less than eighty
rods In width between a3rh entries.
The amendment of the Se1lnte as to
communication of homesteadsis SO mod
ifed that while homesteads of $50
acres may be taken only t60 acres may
be commuted. The Senate amendment
cepted e
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-01
OYSTER KEEPS BUSY
DESPITE MISSING R"
Officially the Reign of the Bivalve
Ended Last Night.

Unoficially the oyster is still doing
business at the same old stand, although
officially his reign ended at midnight
with the passing OF the last of the group
OF cold weather months. in the naming
of which the ''R" takes an important
part.
Popular skeptfcism long ago upset the
tradition that the oyster became unfit
for food after May /, and year by year
the reign of the bivalve has been extend
ed until now it has a place upon most
of the menus of the twelve months.
Oysters were never better than they
are now" said the steward of big res
taurant that makes a speciality of serv-
ing them. last night. We have had no
finer ones all winter than those which
are coming to market at present. Pep
pie don't pay a hundredth part of the
attention they used TO about quitting
oysters in the months without an r. in
them. They stop eating oysters when
the restaurants and hotels stop serving
them. and that doesn't happen until the
market cannot supply good stock
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-01
COLUMBIAN STUDENTS
To STUDY BIRDS
Lectures on Bird Life to Be Given by
Prof. Bartsch

Prof. Paul Bartsch. Of Columbian Uni
versity Will conduct course in bird
study in the main lecture hall of the
university, commencing at 4:30 p. m.
May 2. Four illustrated lectures will be
delivered, the first entitled Birds of
the Past and Present" The second,
The Waders and Songless Land Birds. -
will be delivered at 4;S0 p, m, Saturday,
May 9; third. The F'inehes and Their
Allies, at 4:3O p. M, Saturday May 10:
fourth, The Warblers and Their Kin. -
A field class will be organized after
the first lecture. the members of which
will have the privilege of examining the
large collection OF specimens in the uni
versity laboratory. At the close of the
lecture course. regular field trips will
be made by the class.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-01
FEWER SALOONS | CITY:
TAX IN EFFECT TODAY
lime for Payment Wi Probably Be
Extended

NEW YORK, May The increased
liquor tax goes into effe today. Saloon
keepers yesterday crowd the offices of
the deputy State observation-disclosures
at l Madison Avenue. al in Brooklyn,
seeking certificates. duty Commits
sioner billiard said thahe was certain
there was a falling offcaused by the
inability of some of thtsmaller liquor
dealers to meet the inclased fee. The
time will probably beeXtended until
tomorrow. The excise department. has
ruled that the fees musbe paid in full.
Up to Tuesday night abtt Sc. 600, 600 had
been paid. and the reipts yesterday
were larger than on an two preceding
DAVIS
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-01
THE DEATH RECORD.

The following deaths for twenty-souT
hours were reported at the Health. De-
parement up to noon today;
Johanna 0Connor. 81 years
John vs.. Hawkins, 81 years.
John O'GonneIl 81 years.
ChristianW Kloeppinger, IS years.
Josephine Carter. - years.
Walter Donaldson, 50 years.
James P. Crowley, % years.
Frederick G. Anderson, Is years.
Arthur Montgomery. , years.
Margaret B. E. Warner, l year.
Henson Lewis. l year.
Elsie L. Hawkins, 3 months.
Infant of John and Maggie Frazier, l
day.
Infant of William and Ada Payne. l
day.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-01
GEORGE F. APPLEBY YIELDS
TO SEVEN YEARS ILLNESS

George F. Appieby died last evening
at II o'clock az the Richmond Hotel after
continued illness OF over seven years.
Mr.. Appleby was lawyer of much prom
inence, and was a member OF clubs Of
this and other cities.
He is survived by the following rela-
lives: Mrs Edward McCauley, wife Of
the chief clerk of the Census once. Mira.
Mary C. Morris, widow OF George u.
Morris. U. S. A.: Mrs. Rosa p. Vincent.
widow of Charles Vincent. and Franklin
Steele. out West. No arrangements have
yet been made for the funeral. but inter-
ment will be at Oak Hill Cemetery.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-01
REMAINS OF MAJOR 2 : =
0C0NNELL BURIED

Major John o'Conneii. who died at
Providence Hospital last Monday was
buried yesterday afternoon in Arlington
Cemetery. Major o'Connell was ret-
eran OF the civil war and had been en-
ployed in the Patent once since 1879
The issue and gazette director of the
Patent ONCE sent very handsome floral
tribute of roses, brown ealax and lilies
OF the valley. Many officials OF the Pat
ent once attended the ceremony
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-01
COLUMBIAN STUDENTS TO
DEBATE MONROE DOCTRINE
First Inter Society Contest for Many
Years Will Occur Tomorrow.

C0AS :" III ONOGA AO1-AOAAON-
For the first time in many years there
viii be a inter-socieJy debate at the Co
lumbar University Law School. This
will occur tomorrow night in University
Hall The two societies are the Debat-
ing Society OF the Schools of Law and
J diplomacy and the Needham Debating
Society Of the Schools of Law.
Resolved, That The maintenance OF
The Monroe Doctrine is essential to the
best interests OF the United States" viii
be the subject for the debate, the form
er arguing from the Affirmative posi-
ltion Much interest is manifest through
out the school and a large attendance of
students is expected
l. c. Foster, Virginia; Samuel Edel-
stein, Wisconsin. and B. E. Hinton, will
represent the Debating Society of the
Schools Of Law, and Ohio L. Ferris,
Iowa; James H. Price. South Carolina,
and ]. a. Sedgwick. Iowa, will oppose
them. The Hon. Hannis Taylor, ex-min-
lister TO Spain; Judge C. c. Cole, and the
Hon. Charles E. Magoon, Of the War
Department, will act as judges. The
debate will be public.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-01
Ube Uin1es.
ADJUSTMENTS OF THE DAY.

ACADEMY-''The Sign of the Cross s p. m.
CHASE S-''The Wizard Of the Nile, sis p. IN.
COLUhBIA-otis Skinner in ''Lazarre," SIS
p. m.
EAPiRE-Avery and Hart in The Sons Of
Ham, ?:I5 and SIS p. m.
LAFAf ET'TE-Berger Stock Company in ''Tril-
by s:I5 p. m.
LfCEUA-~atson's Americans, 2:I5 and Sis
p.
NAIToNht-''The Little Princess" sis p. IN.
CHASE'S-Edouard De Reszke and Metropolitan
Opera House Orchestra, 2:l5 p.
ODD FELLOWS HALL,-Cspital Traction En-
ployes' Association May Ball and Motion
Picture Entertainment. 8 p. IN.
CHURCH OF OUR FATiHER-Recital Of Ross
tni's 'Stabat Mater. p. m
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MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED.

Abner Willis, SIS, and Lucy Ashton, 40
Robert G. Carleton. %. and Mary C. T
Shepherd. 20. both of Richmond. Va.
Tasco Carter. %. and Bessie A Hill
19 both OF Montgomery county, Md.
James E. Murray. 40. and Augusta
Parker, IS. both OF Baltimore. Md a-i
George Finnell. %, and Emma Ford
Is, both of Alexandria. Va.
James F. Parker. 81. and Dolores E
Stevenson, AZ.
Frank William Bailey. "a. and Mary
Eliza Castor, 20.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-01
Coal Supply Increasing.

During the past month 5000 tons of
Cumberland coal have been shipped by
the Consolidation Coal Company to New
England ports. Two large barges are
now being laden with coal at the
Georgetown wharf. William A. Leetch,
the local distributing agent it is stated
has orders for coal far in excess of the
supply, despite the many bostloads re-
ceived daily over the Chesapeake and
Ohio Canal
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-01
Will Elect Officers.

The Boys at their meeting tomor-
row night. at Masonic Hall. Tenleytown.
D. c.. will elect officers for the ensu-
ing six months. from the nominations
presented last meeting by the commit
tees on nominations
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-01
THE NEWS OF GEORGETOWN.

der the auspices of the ladies of Miz-
pah Chapter. No. g. Order of the East
ern Star. The proceeds OF the affair will
be turned into the Eastern Star Home
fund. The various branches OF the Or
der of the Eastern Star of Washington
are endeayoring to raise FUNDS with
which to erect a home for the orphans
of the deceased members of the order.
The results SO far have been very graft
fying
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-01
To Address Temperance Meeting.

A. y. Garfield, of Washington. prom
inent in the affairs OF the Anti-Saloon
League. of the District of Columbia. will
address the next Sunday evening gospel
temperance meeting under the auspices
of Silver Star Lodge. No. 20, l. o. G. T.
Albert z. Shoemaker. attorney for the
Anti Saloon League. will preside AT the
meeting.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-01
| oilet Articles That Deserve
Consideration Many
Especially Priced
for Saturday.

Articles for the toilet that are
everyday needs. and tomorrow many
are considerably underpriced.
Nine. Yale's Antiseptic Violet Per-
fumed Talcum Powder To- 1SC
morrow. per bottle. .............. ~
BaiIey's Rubber Massage Roller;
jar of skin food and cake of 3SC
soap included. All tomorrow at. ~
The "Animater"-a peculiar com
bination of Japan Josiah and sponge
You can't afford to be without
one Regular price 81 Spe- 7SC
cial tomorrow Observation-Disclosures ~
La Madonna Pure CASTLE Soap,
white and green. Three-pound DOC
bar tomorrow at.-.-S ~
Violet Smelling Salts. To- inc
morrow, bottle --.------..
Kann.s Violet Ammonia. full &C
pint, bottle. Ice; 1a-pint bottle at.
Munyon's Headache Cure inc
Tomorrow per bottle. ......... az
Kann's Borated Talcum Pow
der. Full 6-pound box tomor- nc
row at
Kann's Pure Tar Soap, eradicates
dandruff and promotes the health
and growth of the hair. To- 0SC
morrow. 3 cakes for -
Homer Violet Toilet Water. fflC
special tomorrow. bottle. ~
Kinds Honey and Almond 93C
Cream, tomorrow. bottle. w
Norfolk Medicated Toilet Pa &C
per, tomorrow, rolls for.
Kann's Pure Glycerine Soap, DC
1a-pound bars. for. L
Kann's Double Distilled Extract
Witch Hazel. chemically pure, INC
tomorrow bottle for. iVs
Camphor Marbles. special. 3 INC
pounds Tor.
Mennen's Borated Talcum 0C
Powder. tomorrow per box --o
Unbreakable Hot Water Bot TIC
ties, 2-quart size. At..........to
Nine. Yale's Tooth Powder. 1QC
25c size bottle, tomorrow. 1850. to
All Glycerine Carbolic Soap. 1EC
special. 8 cakes for. ~
Toilet Articles Floor, Main Aisle
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-01
MATINEES TOMORROW.

ACADEMY-''The Sign of the Cross" p. m.
CHASES-'"The Wizard of the Nile 2:I5 p. m.
OOLUMBIA-otis Skinner in ''Lazarre,'' 2:l5
o. m.
EN?fRE-Avery and Hart in The Sons OF
Ham, 2:I5 p m.
LAFAYETTE Berger Stock Company in ''Tril-
by 2:l5 p. m.
LYCEUM-Watson's Americans, 215 p. m.
kATI0NAL-''The Little Prfncess'' 2:I5 p M
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-01
Fair to Open Monday.

The Trinity Church fair will open at
Trinity Hall. on y Street northwest, be-
tween Thirty-ffth and Thirty sixth
Monday evening. and will continue until
the evening OF the 18th. The proceeds
will be turned into the Trinity Church
building fund. r
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-01
Eastern Stars Entertain.

A successful box party was held last
night at the residence OF Mrs. Williams.
1881 Thirty third Street northwest, I'M
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-01
facilitating Candies, loc lb,

Chocolate Creams, covered with
peanuts most delicious combina-
tion, and special attraction tomor-
row at, pound, Ice.
Candy Booth First Floor, Section E.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-01
Paraso1s You Need Sunday

One lot of Coaching Parasols, good
81 values, with silk hsmstitched and
grenadine borders: or
with corded silk borders; r. 40
black and white. as well HX
as bright colors at - y sfO
Sun and Rain Umbrellas, in black.
blue, green. red and
brown. with fancy Dor
ders; worth $3.50 and o. 90
$3.50. Only 100 left QA
Choose from the lot at. " sOO
Parasols of hemstitehed taffeta. ell
colors; striped taffetas.
pongees. plaids, and black r. no
and white. An unusual IN
Ndiue- 1t .srs..V wv
Parasol Department First Floor. Section J.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-01
Pretty Garments for Waists

Sets of Pearl Buttons in large
round or square shapes. real mother
of-pearl, worth 75c some OF them
Not one less than soc. Choice 3Sc
at .'''. AZ
25c Pearl Waist Sets, large 15c
buttons, tomorrow at ....t u
First Floor. Section H.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-01
Zoe for 4t-inch Ribbons

They are worth 19c.
All silk Louisines, in white. light
blue. pink, cardinal, green.
royal blue, navy blue. maise. 4 Ar
and other good shades. at, lI
o-inch Ribbons, worth up 10 Csc.
suitable for neck ribbons. sash ends,
and hat trimmings; fancy taffetas in
stripes and Louisines in 80
nearly every shade. Priced 1 III
lor saturday at --'---4.-- ~
First Floor-Bargain Table
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-01
SI7.75 Savannah and Return

Via the Seaboard Air Line Railway. Tickets
on sale May 4, 5, 6, Z. For particulars call
at ticket office, 1927 Pennsylvania Avenue.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-01
Fireproof Storage for Irniture, Pianos

Afforded by the modern lreproof warehouse
OF Union Trust and Storaf Co. Main office
14l4 F Street. ReasonableTates
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-01
EXCURSIONS.

Norfolk and Washington Steamer for Norfolk
and Fortress Monroe, $50 p. M
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-01
Canvas Awning Stolen.

Thieves stole canvas awng from 431 Ninth
Street northwest last nigh The theft was
reported to the police, al an Investigation
viii he made.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-01
Huck1eberry Dew" SC glass

A new drink at the Soda Foun-
tain tomorrow called Huckleberry
Dew'-pure fruit with ice cream
soda at sc glass