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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-18
VETERANS WILL TRY
To BURY THE RATCHET
Soldiers of Spanish-American War
Meet at Ebbitt House.

Veterans OF the Spanish war met at
the Ebbitt House this afternoon in an
endeavor to adjust the differences be-
tween the two organizations represent
ing men who fought in that conflict
The exodus OF the Spanish-American
War Veterans from the Spanish War
Veterans Is a matter of history The
movement was led by W. c. Liller, who
recently resigned from the command OF
this organization. but who recently re-
undated his enforced resignation. At
it's meeting in indianapolis, last year,
the standardization War Veterans in
dictated desire TO join hands with the
original organization, and 1t IS with this
object in view that members OF The
two bodies gather in this city today.
The original program provided for the
Joint meeting OF committees appointed
by the two societies at the Ebbitt House
at IL o'clock this morning. but the late
ness of trains prevented the presence OF
a quorum. The committees will meet
this afternoon. however. and IT is ex-
pected that all will be harmonious. A
/ call will be made upon the President.
who formerly refused 10 Join either or
ganization on account OF the difference
| that arose The committees are ex-
pected to remain in session in this city
| for several days.
The committees include Col. NJ. En-
met UreIl. conmander-in-chief Of the
Spanish War Veterans; Capt. G. L. Dyer
his adjutant general. and the following
members Of the organization over which
Colonel Urell presides: Col. Francis G
Ward. OF Buffalo. n. Y; Capt. Champ'
8. Andrews. OF New York city; Major
Charles r. Miller. Of Canton, Ohio
Chaplain W. II. S. Reaney, U. S. n.
Capt l. NJ Lipscomb, OF this city, and
Capt. Hamilton Ward, jr., Of New forl
city. From the Spanish-American Wa
Veterans there are Gen. J. Huliugs, o
OH City. Pa; Gen. James Coryen. o
Philadelphia, Pa. both past commanders
in-chief of their organization; Col. Ed
ward J. Dimmick, o. Chicago; Capt
Henry F. Alters. OF Newark. n. j; Col
In. B. Harrison. of indianapolis. Ind
Capt. Charles Davis, Of Troy, y Y.
capt. Ambrose Higgins, Of Philadelphia
Pa, and Major F. c. Bryan, Of this city
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-18
PROPOSES To REGULATE
YELLOW JOURNALISM
Minnesota Bill Making Sensational
Stories of Crimes Misdemeanors.

ST. PAUL. MINI. Feb. 1s.-Mr. Nc
Gowan. of Minneapolis. is TO Introduce
a bill In the senate providing that any
printed report of a crime. except &C
cording to the rules provided, shall DO
considered a misdemeanor. and the pub
Usher or manager Of the offending paper
shall be fined not less than 800 nor more
than $500. or in default OF fine shall
serve not TO exceed ninety days in Jail.
The rules for printing the reports
provide that these stories shall be print
ed without any heading; that mere
statement OF facts shall be given. and
that the statement shall be printed III
modest. unassuming type. and shall rot
be accompanied by either pictures or
sketches.
HELENA. Mont. Feb. 1S.-In the Leg
isIature yesterday, a bill was introduced
providing that every newspaper shall.
once a month print upon the first page
the name or the proprietor. and that
every article printed shall be signed by
the writer's name.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-18
MEDAL OF HONOR
WON BY J. S. SARGENT
Distinguished Painter Gets Trophy Of
Academy of the Fine Arts.

PHILADELPHIA. Feb. 1S.-The acad-
envy gold medal of honor was awarded
yesterday by the board OF directors Of
the Pennsylvania Academy OF the Fine
Arts to John 5. Sargent In the current
exhibition. which closes February %,
Mr.. Sargent has four distinguished pic
tures-portraits of William NJ Chase.
P. A. B. Widener, James r. Carter. of
the American embassy, London, and the
small composition entitled The oyster
Gatherers." belonging to Miss Susan
Travers. Of New York
This remarkable showing Of work by
Mr.. Sargent is unusual in its quality and
abundance for an American exhibition.
and # makes the current show of the
academy distinguished beyond any held
IN the country this season.
Mr.. Sargent is now in Washington,
painting the portrait Of President ROose-
welt.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-18
POLICE SAY BIGAMIST
KILLED REGINA CURRY
Many Alleged Crimes of Man Who
Threw Himself Before Train.

PHILADELPHIA. Feb 18--Edward J.
Bernard, aged thirty-fve. suspected Of
the b-Ttal murder OF Miss Regina Curry,
who was assailed and killed. a few
nights ago. on a lonely road near her
home in the suburbs, eyaded capture
yesterday by throwing himself in the
path of train at Fifth Street and Glen
wood Avenue. He was killed instantly
The police were close upon the fugi-
tiye's trail when he chose suicide, know
ing that his every avenue OF escape from
the city was barred
II is now known that Bernard has
been fugitive from justice since Feb
ruary, 1902. when he was charged with
bigamy II is alleged that he had FIVE
wives living. stnl another. Catherine
Bernard. was killed some two months
ago by being run into by a train in this
city When her apartments were Wis
tied by the police large Quantities OF
goods alleged 10 have been stolen were
found
The police express confidence that
Bernard was Miss Curry's murderer. She
was beaten to death while defending heT
honor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-18
JOHN WEAVER ELECTED
MAYOR OF QUAKER CITY
Little Interest -PittsbuTg
Citizen-D Democrats Win Out.

Feb. 1S--John Weav-
er was elected mayor Of Philadelphia
yesterday. by 1873. coo majority in one of
the most quiet elections ever known in
this city. John J. FeIy was elected mag
istrate by a majority somewhat smaller
while John ODonnelI, the Democratic
nominee. had his vote swelled by Re
publican votes to about $4,000 majority.
The greatest apathy was shown in the
election.
iPITTSBURG. Pa. Feb. 1S.-In the mu-
nicipal election here yesterday, w. B.
HAYS, Citizen Democratic. was elected
recorder Cmayor) by a majority estimat-
ed at about g 200, Hays was nominated by
the citizens ard indorsed by the Demo
Gratis. and is really a Republican. 1t is
understood that he was the choice OF
Senator Quay for the office.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-18
ANOTHER ITALIAN MURDER
IN BoSTON'S NORTH END

BOSTON, Feb. 1s.-AnOther Italian
murder in the north end last night was
added TO the dark and bloody record OF
that district. when Vincenzo Penta.
contractor. was stabbed TO death in a
restaurant on Moon Street. by Benigio
Santosusso, in a quarrel which grew out
OF a casual talk they had concerning
some women.
Penta was practically disembOweled
by the eight-inch carving knife which
Santosusso welded, and died within
twenty minutes. SantosUsso was ar
rested.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-18
PRoSELYTISM AMONG JEWS
ADVOCATED AT THE MISSION

The Central Union Mission last even
ing was the scene Of the first meeting of
the conference for the spread Of the
gospel among the Jews. The meeting
was opened with music by the mission
choir. followed by an address by Maui
rice Ruben. OF Pennsylvania. Praise
service was led by DR.. Charles j. Lad
son. J. II. Ellison. OF Baltimore, also
spoke. O. B. Brown. the chairman OF
the board OF directors OF the Central
Union Mission. led a service of worship,
and Mrs. Gondret sang solo.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-18
MAN OF MANY ALIASES
WAVES EXAMINATION

Franklin Baer. alias Joseph Mayer.
alias Mier. alias Meier. alias Meyer. who
Is charged with the larceny OF a cigar
case valued at 81. a gold watch. valued
at $40. a silver one worth s.. and a dia-
mond ring worth SIS. from Philip stolI,
an immigrant German. waived an exami-
nation when the case was called in the
United States branch OF the Police Court
this morning.
The Assistant District Attorney asked
the court 90 fix the bond al $1,000. while
Attorney Ambrose. who has been retain
ed az counsel for the defendant. wanted
Il fixed at $1,000 No compromise was
effected today. and Il is understood that
the man viii not give bond until his
wife and child arrive from Butte. Mon
He wrote 10 them yesterday. and ex-
poets them here in a few days.
!. The accused emphatically denies no
Aold Detectives Pratt and O'Dea ne had
pred in hold-up on the Northern Pa
Railroad. and says the reports thai
~ 600 in the Chicago bank was I'll
are without foundation. and h
bring some one to account for e
wss committed TO jail. whore Ia
Remain until his bond Is liked an,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-18
TELLS OF QUARRELING
BETWEEN FATHER AND SON
F. A. Tschiffely Testifes in Nairn Will
Contest Case.

Friedrich a. Tschinely resumed his tes-
timony in the John ". Nairn will con-
test this morning in Criminal Court
No. ..
In the course Of cross examination
witness said that in stormy interview
between the decedent and his sou,
Thomas Nairn. the decedent refused to
advance his son money. Afterward. in
speaking to the witness, the decedent
said, Tom broke a solemn bond With
me not to get married" and he would
not give him any money on that az
count.
Tho witness said that the deceden.
manifested considerable excitement
when his son returned 10 the city. anC
in speaking to Mr.. Tschinely aboUl
Thomas Nairn's return struck MIN a
violent blow or the shoulder.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-18
Committees Appointed.

Prof Bernard T. Janney, president Of
the Georgetown Citizens Association,
has appointed committees to assist him
in the ensuing years work as follows:
Executive-George w. King. John Had
ley Doyle. DIT. George w. Wood, A. X
Paris. Henry F. Blount, George G..
BoteIer. Harry p. Gilbert. William NJ
Dougal. DR.. Thomas J. Jones. and Mr.
Frederic L. Moore. Legislation-Henry
F. Blount. +. L. Moore, John Leetch.
Smith Thompson. and Albert Stabler.
Commerce-G. G. Boteler. H. w.
Fisher. jr.. F. B. Libbey. Capt. James
CatheIl. and Harry ?. Gilbert. Pub
lie improvement--John Hadley Doyle.
| Archibald Greenlees. William NJ
DouRal. Daniel w. O'Donnoghue, DR..
Thomas J. Jones, +. Baker Weaver
Frank J. wissner, and George w. King;
auditing. George w. King. J. Barton
Miller. and William J. ODonnell Pub
| lie health-Louis Hopfenmaier. DIT
Rufus Choate. DR.. George W. Wood
Membership-A Il Paris and John
/ Hadley Doyle.
A special meeting Of the executive
committee will be held this afternoon al
l4.so. at 1925 Thirty-second Street north
west.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-18
NO ARGUMENT NEEDED.
Every Sufferer From Catarrh Knows
That Salves, Lotions, Washes,
Sprays, and Douches DO Not
C,r-a
Cure

Powders. lotions. salves. sprays and
inhalers cannot really cure Catarrh. be-
cause this disease is a blood disease,
and local applications. il they accom-
plish anything at all, simply give tran
silent relief
The catarrhal poison is IN the blood
and the mucous membrane OF the nose.
throat and Urachea tries to relieve the
system BY secreting large quantities OF
mucus the discharge sometimes closing
up the nostrils. dropping into the throat.
causing deafness by closing the eusta-
chan tubes. and after a time causing
catarrh of stomach or serious throat and
lung troubles
a remedy to really cure catarrh must
be an internal remedy which will cleanse
the blood from catarrhal poison and re-
move the fever and congestion from the
mucous membrane.
The best and most modern remedies
for this purpose are antiseprics scienril-
cally known as Red Gum. Blood Root and
Hydrastin and while each OF these has
been successfully used separately. yet Il
has been difficult TO get them All COM
bined in one paiatable. Convenient and
efficient form -VrH-H f0'r
The manufacturers OF the new catarrh
cure Stuart's Catarrh Tablets. have
succeeded admirably in accomplishing
this result. They are large. pleasant
tasting lozenges. to be dissolved in the
mouth. thus reaching every part Of the
mucous membrane of the throat and
finally the stomach
Unlike many catarrh remedies, Stuart's
Catarrh Tablets contain no cocaine.
opiate or any injurious drug whatever
and are equally beneficial for little chill
dren and adults.
Mr. c r. Rembrandt. OF Rochester. n
Y says 4 know OF few people who
have suffered as much as I from Catarrh
OF the head. throat and stomach. 2 Used
sprays. fnhalers. and powders for mOnths
at a time with only slight relief and had
no hope Of cure. I had not the means TO
make a change Of climate. which seemed
/ my only chance OF cure
1 Last spring I read an account OF
/ some remarkable cures made by stuart ;
/ Catarrh Tablets and promptly bought a
| 80 cent box from my druggist and OBJ
/ tanned such positive benefit from that
Ione package that continued 10 use them
daily until I now consider myself entire
I " free from the disgusting annoyance OF
\ catarrh. my head IS clear. my digestion
/ all Z could ask and my bearing which
! had begun 70 fail as g result Of the
1 catarrh has greatly improved until I
! feel l can hear as well as ever They
are a household necessity in my family
Stuart's Catarrh Tablets are sold by
/ druggists at 50 cents fer complete treat
ment and for convenience, safety and
prompt results they ere undoubtedly the
long looked for ,,atarrh cure
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-18
DOES NOT WANT INDIAN To
USE CASH PAID FOR TREES
Interior Department Appeals From De-
cision of Justice Hagner-

a notice Of appeal from the order OF
Justice Hagner directing a writ of man
damus to issue in the case OF John
3. Bigboy, against z. A. Hitchcock. Sec
rotary Of the Interior. and W. A. Jones,
Commissioner OF Indian Affairs, was
flied in the clerks Office today
Bigboy. an Indian owning lands in the
La Pointe reservation, sold the timber
on his land. When denied the full use
OF the proceeds of the sale he sought
and obtained a writ of mandamus TO
compel the payment Of the money in a
lump sum-
The appeal is made by Morgan H
Beach and Henry H. Classic. as at
torneys for the Secretary OF the IN
terror and the Commissioner OF Indian
Affairs
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-18
INJUNCTION ISSUED
AGAINST BEEF TRUST
GrosscuF Dismisses Meat
Packers Demurrer.

CHICAGO. Feb. 1s.-Judge Grosscu9.
in the United States circuit court TO-
day granted a preliminary Injunction
against the meat packers alleged 20
have illegally combined TO control prices
and restrain trade. and dismissed the
demurrer Of the packers. which stated
that the charges and allegations against
them were multlfarious. insufficient. and
not specific
The suit was begun May 10 last and
a temporary injunction was issued The
packers demurrer was argued Deem
Der 16.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-18
MIssIssIPPIANs' SoCIABLE.

Representative Andrew Fuller Fox.
Hon. L. O. c. Lamar, and Hon. Charles
+. Hooker. jr.. were the speakers at
thu February meeting Of the Mississippi,
Society held last evening at Schmidt 5
Hall, SO Ninth Street northwest.
a musical program was presented, con
sisting OF a piano solo by DR.. Clifton
p. Clark. and vocal solos by Prof. Jas
Icr Dean Neral and Miss Matte Y,
Wade Miss Lille ChenOweth arranged
the program TOT the evening.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-18
NO FUNDS FoP FIRST STREET.

ID. r. Buckingham. secretary OF the 10
Droit Park Citizens Association. will be
informed by the District Commissioners
that the condition Of First Street north
west cannot be much improved under the
present lack OF available FUNDS for extra
street cleaning. Mr.. Buckingham recent
" complained that carts Of contractors
and others Uttered the pavement with
dirt dropping from loads, and requested
that it be cleaned Oftener than IN the
mist
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-18
LOCAL FIRE ENGINE TO
PARADE IN ALEXANDRIA

R. W. Dutton. Chief Engineer Of the
Fire Department. has been directed to
send to Alexandria one chemical en-
CINE on February %. TO participate IN
the celebration Of the birth Of George
Washington There is to be a parade.
and Mr. Dutton was invited by a com
mittee OF citizens Of Alexandria to send
piece OF apparatus to represent the
department on that occasion.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-18
LADIES' HANDKERCHIEF BAZAAR

Among the features OF the handker-
chief bazaar. held today BY the ladies
OF the Mount Pleasant 81 E. Church at
14l7 Park Street northwest. is the sale
OF one of these articles presented By
President Roosevelt The bazaar is
otherwise interesting by reason of the
musical numbers and Tecitations offered
BY members and friends Of the church.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-18
COLE YOUNGER WARNS FRANK
JAMES NOT TO USE HIS NAME

INDEPENDENCE. Mo, Feb. 1s.-CoIe
Younger has warned Frank James that
he VIII forfeit his friendship If he ap-
pears on the stage in the play called
Younger Brothers. Bank Robbers"
Younger declares that his name is his
trade mark and ne will not consent to its
use by any other man.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-18
Josiah Wilkinson's Funeral.

The funeral Of Josiah Wilkinson. who
died Monday at the home of his sister.
Mrs f J. FullalOve. 1241 Thirty third
Street northwest. will be held tomorrow
afternoon at 2 O'Clock. from l24i Thirty
third Street. Deceased was the son Of the
late Richard and Sarah Wilkinson, OF
Georgetown. and was nfty-seven years OF
age He was a member OF Potomac
Lodge. No. 3. F 4. A. NJ. Of Georgetown,
which body will have charge OF the
/ funeral. The interment viii be made at
/ Congressional Cemetery.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-18
COL HASKELL RETURNS.

Col. W. c. Haskell. Sealer of Weights
and Measures. returned last night from
AshtabuIa, Ohio. where he went last
week 70 attend the funeral of his mother.
Colonel Haskell reports he found the
weather very cold in Ohio, and the
Journey TO Washington was slow on ac-
count OF the deep snow on all the rail-
roads. His train was several hours late.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-18
DIED.

-WILRINSON-On Monday. February Is, 1903.
at p. m. JOSIAH WILKINSON, son Of the
late Richard and Sarah Wilkinson. aged hfty-
seven years.
Funeral from the residence Of his sister Mrs.
r. J. Fullalove. l2f1 Thirty-third street, George
town, THURSDAY. February 70. al p m
Norfolk papers please copy) 1t
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-18
LIGHT INFANTRY CORPS
ANNUAL CELEBRATION

The annual celebration Of the Wash
ington Light Infantry Corps will be held
next Saturday evening. The executive
committee is composed OF Lieut.. Col.
Burton r. Ross. chairman; Mai. 5. Por-
ter House. Capt. e. w. Tea, Capt. Har-
~ Coope. Lieut.. s. F. Shreye. Capt. W.
r. Dix. Capt. J. S Robinson, Lieut.
Charles H. Ennis. and Lieut.. A. NJ
MuZZy.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-18
LOCAL MENTION.
Convention Hall Cakewalk Tomorrow
Night

Under the management a. Al HEREFORD the
Dixie Amusement and Carnival Company viii
hold big Cskewalk contest and jubilee tomor-
row evening at Convention Hail. Prominent
prize winners from New York. Philadelphia. and
Baltimore win compete with the local talent
Prizes viii be given amounting is value To 500.
The Judges OF the affair viii be chosen from
tie ranks OF Washington society.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-18
THE NEWS OF GEORGETOWN
Tenleytown's Masonic Temple.

Tenleytown's Masonic Temple.
William r. Singleton Lodge OF Masons
Of Tcnleytown met last night at Masonic
Hall. in Wisconsin Avenue. near Grant
Road 1t was decided TO hold meeting
in the near future. at which definite ar
rangements will be made regarding the
beginning Of the construction Of the new
TenIcytown Masonic Temple The build
ing will cost SIC, 600 and viii be located
on the east side Of Wisconsin Avsnue.
lust north OF Grant Road.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-18
SATURDAY HOLIDAY ON
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE

NEW YORK. Feb. 1s.-The governors
OF the New York Stock Exchange have
granted the petition Of the members TO
close the exchange next Saturday, as
well as Monday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-18
Personal.

Thomas Queen and Miss Amanda
Queen are confined to their home on
Grant Road. Tenleytown. by illness.
T. J. Giles has sold to Creighton Mar
shall the W. w Easley house in Ten
] leytown.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-18
Hoping Against Hope.

The chief witness against Homer Bird
was a woman Of indisputably bad char
acter- Through her sworn statement
The heart OF a pure woman is rent asun-
der and Eve little lives are TO be left
iesolate.
Should Mrs. Bird fail in her efforts
20 have the President intervene she
must face the fact that she has seen
he husband alive for the last time.
Rather than spend these last two weeks
by his side and depend on other infiu-
euces here she left him in his prison
cell and came thousands OF miles with
Der plea. and, with no one 10 aid her.
hopes on that President Roosevelt will
after all exercise his pardoning power
and by a stroke OF his pen give her the
life she Graves.
President Roosevelt today declined "a
reopen the case OF Homer Bird, the
Alaskan murderer under sentence OF
death March s, and the sentence viii
be carried into effect. All the details
Of the case were fully gone over by Jh'
Department of Justice. and adverse
recommendation made 70 the President
ten days ago. The Attorney Generals
decigion was approved by the President
end the case finally closed. No one car
reopen the case but the President, anC
this he has declined to do, because OF the
many atrocious details connected will
the crimes for which Bird has been sen
fenced to hang.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-18
EDUCATIONAL.

FOR s. PER MONTH your speed in steno-raQhy
fauv svsteiu) can be increased trcm u 20 20
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-18
Further Drop Predicted.

NEW YORK, Feb. 18.-Weather of the
coolest kind ruled the city today To-
night, however. is going TO be even cold
er than the early hours OF this morn
ing. according to the weather man, who
says that this is but the beginning Of a
cold which is going 10 smash all previous
figures recorded for February.