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The Washington times., 1903-02-19
ANALGAAATION OF
WAR VETERANS DELAYED
HITCH IN THE NEGOTIATIONS
Spanish-American Organization Not
Able to Deliver the Goods"
Action Later.

There will be no amalgamation of the
Spanish War Veterans and the Spanish
American War Veterans for the present
at least. That this is true is due not
to the absence OF a desire 20 unite on
the part of the two organizations, but
that the Spanish American people can
not deliver the goods Z"
When this convention met in Indian
apolis last September and w. c. Liller,
of Lancaster. Pa. one Of the founders,
was deposed from the office OF adJutant
he seemingly acquieS2ed in the action.
Later he repudiated the enforced resfg-
nation and called another convention
which, he says, met In Washington in
October. He declared that the action
OF the indianapolis convention was IL
legal and practically organized third
body Of veterans. He still held on. how
ever, to the charter and papers Of the
Spanish American War Veterans. and
OF New Jersey.
When the committees OF the two or
ganizations met in this city yesterday
to consider amalgamation, a condition
greatly desired by the president. all OF
the members were in favor of such ac.
tion. which in fact had been indorsed by
the indianapolis convention. However
after holding sessions behind CLOSED
doors. il was found that the movement
was halted AT the threshold by the ab.
sence OF proper authority 10 act on tn,
part of the committee appointed by tn,
Spanish American War Veterans. Col
NJ. Emmett Urell was made chairman o.
the joint committees. and Mai. Charlie,
Dole secretary. Maj. +. S. Hodgsor
and Assistant Adjt. Gen. ]. ]. Dufre,
were added TO the membership OF tn,
joint committee.
There was n short final session at the
Ebbitt House. today. and later the mem.
bers Of the two committees paid visit
TO the President. It is probable that 8
month will intervene before events will
be ripe for amalgamation.
The meeting was marked by the great
est harmony throughout, all member.
being bent upon the accomplishment o.
one object-unity. In the interim
that viii eIapse between the two meet.
ings Of the committees. the leaders o
the movement viii not be idle, and II
is expected that one month hence al
obstacles in the way of a final reaii.
zstion OF their wishes will be SWEEP
I sWaY
The Washington times., 1903-02-19
TO AMEND INCORPORATION
ACT OF MASONIC SOCIETY

A bill amending the act Incorporating
the Masonic Mutual Relief Association
OF the District OF Columbia was intro
duced in the House today by Representa-
tive Richardson of Tennessee.
Membership is limited to master Ma
sons, and the object of the association is
to provide and maintain a fund for the
relief of widows and orphans Of deceased
members. BY the terms of the bill the
control of the association is vested In
a board of directors. to consist OF not
less than twenty-one members, a ma
jority of whom shall be elected annual
Iy. Elections are TO be held on the first
Tuesday OF February OF each year.
The Washington times., 1903-02-19
INDEX To TODAY'S TIMES.

Quay Joins Senator Morgan.
Cold Wave Warning.
Day Named Supreme Court Judge
Fatal Crash at Grade Crossing.
Plans for Washington's Birthday.
against Hazing at Annapolis.
With the Railroads.
1.-The New Columbian Hospital.
Maryland and Virginia News Notes
Events IN Alexandria.
5-BasebaH, Racing, and Other Sports
News of Georgetown.
6-EditoriaIs.
Marquise de FontenOy.
Political Gossip.
I'm SOciety's Realm.
s-Petition to Senate Favoring Crum
Commander KimbaH Names staff
staff.
e-The Government Departments.
and Commerce.
Cleaning Fund Needed.
The Washington times., 1903-02-19
PRESIDENT MAY CALL
AN EXTRA SESSION
Strong Intimation to That Effect Con-
veyed to Callers Today.

To a number OF callers at the White
House ofhces today the President inti-
mated strongly he would call an extra
session of Congress in case the Cuban
treaty is not ratified before adjournment.
Senator Quay was one OF the Presi-
dents callers this morning. II is under
stood that the President gave him to
understand that he hoped the legislative
tangle would not interfere with the
enactment OF legislation important to
the general interest of the whole coun-
try.
The Washington times., 1903-02-19
COLD SERIOUSLY HAMPERS
OUTPUT OF ANTHRACITE

WILKESBARRE. Pa Feb. 19.-Ths
bitterly cold weather OF today. follow
ing the blizzard Of last night has Sc
riOusly hampered the work AT the mines.
and the output Of coal is reduced about
40 per cent 1t is difficult 20 get a sup
ply OF cars AT the collieries. and the
roads are so chOked with snow that
many of the mine workers are unable to
reach the mines. Il is expected the nor
NAL output viii not again be reached
until next week.
The Washington times., 1903-02-19
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

There are some slight Indications Of
the approach or another disturbance by
way Of New Mexico. and increasing
cloudiness with rain may, therefore, be
expected IN the east Gulf States to-
night, continuing Friday and extending
into the south Atlantic States.
Temperatures VIII continue low in
the East and South tonight. and will
rise generally, though not decidedly.
on Friday.
On the middle Atlantic coast fresh
westerly winds Will become easterIy
Friday. on the south Atlantic coast they
viii be fresh north TO northeast, and
on the east Gulf coast fresh easterIy.
The Washington times., 1903-02-19
RUSSIAN HAvAL ATTACHE
RRIvES IN NEW YORK

NEW YORK, Feb. 19.-Among the pas
sengcrs who arrived this morning on
the steamer KrOnprinz Wilhelm were
Alexander BOUtakoff. naval attache to
the Russian embassy at Washington; /;
George ". Clay. Garrett Cochran.
Charles 5. Francis. Z. C. Leyshmann.
general consul for the Netherlands: /:
Mslachio Marchesi de Taddei. LaeateE-
ant Lieber ard d. H. Whitney.
The Washington times., 1903-02-19
MONUMENT IN MEMORY
OF CAPTAIN GRIDLEY
Senator Culberson Introduces Bill to
This End in the Senate.

Senator Culberson today introduced n
bill in the Senate 10 appropriate $4,000
for the erection OF a monument in Arl-
ington National Cemetery to the memory
of Capt. Charles Gridley, who command
ed Admiral Dewey's flagship, the Olym-
Pia. in the battle OF Manila.
Admiral Dewey's command, when
you're ready. Gridley. fire. has become
a part OF the country's history.
The Washington times., 1903-02-19
LUDINGToN, BRECKENRIDGE,
AND WADE MAJOR GENERALS

The nominations of Brigadier Generals
Ludington. Breckenridge and Wade to
rbe major generals, were favorably re-
ported on by the Senate Committee on
Military Affairs today.
There is but one vacancy in the grade,
but Generals Ludington and Breckin-
ridge are to retire successfully upon
promotion.
The Washington times., 1903-02-19
DEMANDS UPON PORTE
TO BE MADE SATURDAY

VIENNA, Feb. 19.-AlI the powers to
whom the joint Austro Russian note,
relative to reforms in Turkeys Balkan
possessions was submitted, have signi-
fed their approval Of the same. The
proposition will be accordingly presented
to the Porte on Saturday.
The Washington times., 1903-02-19
QUAY JOINS MORGAN
IN FIGHT ON TREATY
Says He Was Tricked Into
SidetrackiDg Statehood Bill.
DILAT0RY TACTICS USED
Senators on Both Sides, However, De-
ternined to Dispose of the Matter
Before Close Of Today's Session.

Unless Mr.. Morgan Of Alabama is a
man Of remarkable resource and endur-
ance the Colombian canal treaty will
be ratified before midnight tonight. The
Senate. Republicans and Democrats
alike. is determined to dispose OF the
treaty within the next few hours, and the
result will be the same. whether MI
Morgan submits gracefully or fights till
he drops.
Mr. Morgan's desk was piled high with
papers this morning. and a page came
in later with two armfuls of books.
which were deposited near Mr.. Morgans
desk. Several Senators went to him dur
ing the morning hour and asked him
what he intended TO do. To all he said
he intended to speak at length" The
Senate spent an hour in routine bust
ness.
Quay Resorts to Obstruction.
As soon as Mr.. Morgan took the floor
he yielded TO Senator Quay, who asked
the clerk to read a document which he
sent 10 the desk The clerk began. but
soRae of the Senators Immediately in
quired what IL was and how long it
piled that It was the constitution of Co
lombia. and would require about an hour
to read. He had other documents. he
said. which he would have read
In explanation of his action, Mr.. Quay
said he had been tricked into giving his
consent that the Statehood bill be laid
aside and the treaty taken up. At the
time the agreement was made by con-
ference. he declared. the President and
Attorney General Knox had already no
tihed the French Panama Canal Com
pany that this Government would take
up the option 81 had given upon the
canal property. and the necessity for the
immediate ratification of the treaty be-
cause Of the expiration OF the option did
not exist, despite the earnest plea made
, by the Senators who knew u the PTesi-
dents action
Will Insist on Agreement
The treaty. therefore. could be ratified
after March by an extraordinary ses-
I sion of the Senate. as there was no need
OF haste, while the Statehood bill could
not be acted upon after that date. He
proposed. therefore. TO resist the ratif-
cation OF the treaty until some agree
ment was reached for taking a vote on
the omnibus Statehood bilr
This unexpected move by Mr.. Quay in
/ Joining hands with Mr. Morgan TO op-
| pose the treaty caused some cOnsterna-
/ tion in the ranks of the treaty advo-
/ Gates.
The Washington times., 1903-02-19
OFFICIAL NOTICE OF
RAISING OF BLOCKADE

Germany. through AMBASSADOR Tower.
has formally notified the United States
that the blockade of Puerto Cabello and
Maracaibo. Venezuela, has been raised
The Washington times., 1903-02-19
Early Morning Blaze in w. B.
Moses & Sons Factory.
FIVE ALARMS TURNED IN
Firemen's Efforts Successful in Confn-
ing Flames to Building in Which
They Started-Damage $4,000

Battling with a fierce blaze that en-
veIoped the furniture factory Of W. b.
Moses d Sons, at the corner of Four
teenth and B Streets northwest, their
coats and helmets white-coate with ice,
the fremen of the local depart
ment passed through n terrible ex-
perience this morning. Even the
fire itself, although bordering on a
conlagration. threw out but little heat
to relieve their suffering. and long be-
fore the flames had been extinguished
they were benumbed and blue with the
biting cold.
The fire completely destroyed the
stock and interior of the building
which is three stories in height and oc-
cupies a space of thirty-five feet on
Fourteenth Street and 120 OF B Street
The loss to w B. Moses & Sons will ag-
gregate, approximately. $1,000, partly
covered by insurance. The building was
owned by Col. c. W. Doubleday. and was
damaged to the extent OF 81 600. fully in
sured. The origin of the blaze is un-
known, although it is believed 10 have
been caused by a spontaneous combus-
tion or an overheated stove. Five alarms
were turned in.
Started in Third Story.
The flames were discovered by a
pedestrian shortly after s o'clock Smoke
was seen curling out OF the third story
windows in the front Of the building.
The fire had apparently just started. An
alarm was turned in at the quarters OF
water tower No. 1, short distance
away.
Although only a few minutes had
elapsed before the engine and tower
were at the scene, the building was a
sheet OF flames. while dense clouds of
smoke poured in volumes from almost
every window.
II was at once seen that the blaze
was beyond the control of the few ire
men who had responded. and another
alarm was sent in. Hardly five minutes
passed. however, before three more calls
were sounded. bringing nearly the entire
department 10 the scene
From the third story, the FIRE spread
with great rapidity TO the lower floors.
The flames fed on infammable mater
ials such as paints and oils which were
scattered throughout the building.
fueuenS daro WoIB.
Two hours OF hard fighting were re-
quired before the fire had been complete
ly extinguished. Through the efforts of
the department. the flames were pre-
vented from communicating TO the ad-
joining building. while the factory ,,self
was saved from total destruction.
Strangely enough. the floors did not col
/ lapse,
The suffering of the iremen was al
most unbearable. Drenched with water,
they quickly became covered with a
sheet OF ice. which enveloped them from
head 20 foot To lessen their pain. coffee
and sandwiches were supplied by Super
/ intendent Noursey in charge of the fac
tory. and S. s. Dsish & Son. coal deal
ers. Shortly after 9:I5 o'clock Chief Dut
ton ordered most OF the companies 10
] leave.
The Washington times., 1903-02-19
TEMPERATURE.
THE SUN.
TIDE TABLE.

Sun sets today y--------.'.--.....5;4l Al j. m.
Sun rises tomorrow AZ a. m.
The Washington times., 1903-02-19

Fair, continued cold to-
night; tomorrow fair, not
quite so cold.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-08-20
THE ANT QUEENS.
They live Longer Than the Workers
of Their Communities

How long may an ant queen live? In
their natural habitat some queens
doubtless have short lives, but by rea-
son of the protection afforded them
and the seclusion enforced by the
workers they probably live much lon
ger than other members of the com
munity. Within artificial surroundings
they attain comparatively long life.
The Oldest emmett queen known to sci
ence was one preserved under the care
of Sir John Lubbock, later Lord Ave-
bury. A number of years ago during
a visit to this distinguished naturalist
at his country seat, High Elms, Kent,
the writer for the first time saw this
venerable sovereign living in the in
gerious artificial formicary which had
been prepared for her. She was then
III the prime of life, as it afterward ap-
peared being seven years old.
In the summer of 1887 Sir John was
again visited, this time at his town
house in London. After greetings he
was asked about his royal pet.
81 have sad news to tell you," he an
Swered
what? Is the queen dead?"
"She died only yesterday. have not
had the heart to tell the news as yet
even to my wife,"
Having offered my hearty condo
lence, L asked to see the dead queen.
Sir John led the way to the room
where his artificial nests were kept.
The glass case which contained the
special formicary in which the old ant
had lived was opened up. Lying in one
of the larger open spaces or rooms was
the dead queen. She was surrounded
by crowd of workers, who were ten
derby licking her, touching her with
their antenn@ and making other DEM
onstrations as if soliciting her atten-
ton or desiring to wake her out of
sleep. Poor, dumb, loving, faithful
creatures! There was no response.
Their queen mother lay motionless be-
meath their demonstra tons.
"They do not appear to have discov-
cred that she is really dead" remarked
Sir John. Afterward he wrote me of
another queen which died at the age of
fourteen, The ants dragged her body
about with them when they moved un-
til it fell to pieces.-H. G. McCook In
Harper's Magazine.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-08-20


like an opiate of the kind admins
tered by persons who fall victims to
the pernicious habit of using the nee
de- or of taking the stuff internally.
| have known a number of men who
would make snakes bite them every
day. and they simply couldn't get along
without it. Their energies would begin
to lag They would feel drowsy and
lifeless. BY allowing a snake to bite
them they could relieve this condition.
The poison would stimulate and buoy
up, having the same effect as q dose of
morphine or cocaine or other kinds of
dope has on persons addicted TO it's
use. OF course they are careful not to
get an overdose of poison, always ex-
tracing enough Of it to keep down the
dangerous consequences of the bite.
Often men addicted to this ugly prac-
tice are forced to tantalize and goad
the snake up to the point Of despera-
ton in order to make it bite. But
they will strike after awhile. 1t is an
awful thing to even think about, isn't
it? But this world is filed with curl
Gus things and curious persons, and
among the wonders of a coarser kind
is the man who takes the snake fang
'hypo.' - New Orleans Times Demo,
crat.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-08-20
Ginger Beer.

An excellent ginger beer may be pre-
pared in the following manner: Take
two ounces of bruised ginger, two
ounces Of cream of tartar, two pounds
Of lump sugar, two lemons cut in slices
with the rind left on; put all these into
large pan or pitcher and pour two
gallons Of boiling water on them. Let
this stand for several hours, strain it,
and when quite cold add tablespoon
full Of brewers yeast and let it remain
in the ginger beer for twelve hours.
Then skim off the yeast and bottle the
beer. Press the corks very firmly down
and tie them. 1t will be ready for use
In q week.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-08-20
THE EXPERT CASTER.
Placing His Fly Is Not Mere Chance.
but Fine Art.


Ihe art of casting is in itself simple
ana may be readily acquired by any
palnstakfng fisherman The rod passes
only through quadrant; it starts par
allel with the water and, coming to
the perpendicular, stops. The motion
is quick, rigid jerk as fast as it can
De mace, and the rod does the rest.
1he motion forward is at the beginning
gradual feeling for the tension of the
hne-that is, when it is about to
stralghten Once this is assured the
movement increases in rapidity from
Dutt to tip, the result being much the
same as driving at a peg with long
handled hammer-slow at the start
ana quick at the finish the bend of the
ROD being first at the butt and gradual
~ ascending to the tip.
In casting nothing is left to chance
Dy the expert caster. He knows exact
~ where he wants to put his fly, with
IN foot or two, and puts it there, the
Ieathered barb travelling past him at
from six inches to four feet above the
water, as he may elect, although 1t may
go above the shoulder if desired. In
some long casts one may see the fly
pass below the hip. Indeed the degree
or command one can gradually acquire
is really wonderful.
single cast where fish are located
us, as a rule, sufficient. They will rise
at once, and if the fisherman is an ex-
pert at dropping his fly he can bring
hsh to the spot from some distance
One may frequently see fish attracted
from point SO far from the fly that
they break water two or three times
before taking the hook On the other
hand, fly awkwardly dropped will be
taken with leisurely grab, the fish
simply sucking it in, and the exhilara-
ton OF spirited rise is lost The more
expert fisherman is at fly casting the
more thoroughly he enjoys the sport 4
Golfers Weekly.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-08-20
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The Oldest Lawsuit.

A lawsuit which may probably be
claimed as the Oldest In the world Is re.
ported from the Trentina, says the Lon
don Mail. The two communes of Gallo
and Foza have been for four centuries
In litigation for the possession of an ex-
tensive tract of woodland which has
assumed the character of a virgin for
est, with trees Of colossal size which no
man dares to truck. Spots are still
pointed out where 200 years ago the
two communes fought pitched battles
for the disputed wood. Apparently the
Homeric struggle is as far from closing
as ever.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-08-20
Very Playful,

"Your little brother seems like play.
full boy"
Yes. he is. He's very playful. When
sister was married he stopped up the
chimney. threw pepper in the fire, put
brandy in the lemonade and turned the
garden hose on the minister. Oh, he's
playful all right"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-08-20

Mother-Goodness me! Is that Irene
at the piano?
Little Son-Yes, ma.
Mother-Well, go and ask her what
she is doing. If she is practicing she
can keep on until the hour is up, but IL
she is playing tell her to stop.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-08-20
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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-08-20
A SNAKE STORY.

Men Who Coax the venomous Rep
tiles to Bite Them.
MEN can become accustomed to
snake bite just as they can become &C
customed to anything else," said man
who had spent much time in studying
the habits Of reptilian life, land in not
a few instances which have come un-
der my observation the snake bite has
really become not only pleasurable,
but kind of physical necessity. You
see, the poison is stimulating. 1t works
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-08-20
Grim Signs.

Rain during burial is considered an
excellent 'ssign" throughout the West
India islands. If one measures his own
height with rod which has been
used in measuring corpse for the
coffin he himself will die within the
year. A stroke with the hand of a
corpse is believed by the West Indian
to be sure cure for all pains and
Swellings.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-08-20

Hell know your family doesn't like
me, but will you be my wife?
She-Well, should say mott
He taken aback)-Whew! That's
rather short
Shell repeat, should say not, but
as girl in love doesn't always say
what she should I'll say s."-Phila-
delphia Press
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-08-20

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Arizona republican., 1903-11-21
A NEW PLANT
F. ]. Halterman's Coco Cola Bottling
 Works.

F. J. Halterman has just completed the installment of his coco colo works on West Washington street. The fac tory is of considerable size. The ma chinery is al new and the finished prod ucts that it puts out are certainly of superior quality. The largest is lis carbonator; it is the liquid carbonate. and is one of the best that MT. Halter man could purchase. He will use Crown bottles entirely and has enc of the high grade Peoples Crown bottleTs. Another machine and a very interesting one is the bottle cleaner. it is run by water power and with a very simple process gives the bottles an ab- solute!y cleansing.
 The plant itself is connected by elec- tricity which furnishes the power.
 There are on hand 800 new cases and nearly 30,OO0 bottles.
 The bottled coco cola already Is hay ing an extensive sale. MT. Halterman has arranged with the Arizona Medi gal Springs Co. for the bottling of Balla- dine and the putting up of their mud.