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The Republican journal., 1904-03-03

built for him at Belfast in 1874, he made
many remarkable trips. Leaving Boston
i'll company with other vessels bound east
the Holmes would show her heels to the
fleet and arrive at Belfast long before the
other craft would reach intermediate ports.
The Holmes worked like pilot boat, and
it was an interesting sight to see her beat
up the narrow channel to her wharf here
The Holmes was lost in terrific storm at
Gloucester, Mass, Feb. i, 1898, when in
temporary command of Capt. Ryan's son,
Capt. Frank Ryan. All on board persisted
Some time later Capt. Ryan bought the
schooner Thomas Xix, but not finding her
suitable fer his packet business sold her
and after a vacation ashore bought the
Polly. The good old craft will be ready for
business when navigation opens in the
spring
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HlS) LAST WRTTEN WORDS.
Hanni2s Nate to. ;dEe PresittrNt and the
Latser's Reply

Hanni1s Nate to :ale Presitbfpt and the
Latserss Reply
Seaator Hanna's last written Wards
were in the form of a pathetic letter to
President Roosevelt ia which he &C
knS'wledged in. way quite character
calling at his hotel to- inquire about
the senator's condition. The letter
was written by the senator on the as
teTnoon of February 5th, ands was the
last business of any kind transacted
by him. After Senator Hanna's death,
President Roosevelt sent the letter to
Mrs. Hanna in order that copies might
be made by the family for preserva-
ton. The original will be- returned to
President Roosevelt, who. will treasure
it carefully. The letter was as follows
"My Dear Mr.. President:
tsYOu touched a tender spot, old man,
when you called personally to enquire After
be. better, but all the same, such drops Of
kindness are good for q fellow.
| ''Sincerely yours,
| (SEned), NJ. A. Hanna"
The next day a reply was received
from the president. with q note stating
that it was to be shown to the senator
when Mrs. Hanna thought best. Sena
tor Hanna never saw the reply, which
was as follows:
February 6, 1904.
"Dear Senator:
sIndeed, it is your letter from your sicl
bed which is touching, not my visit. May 70,
very soon be with US again, old fellow, a
strong in body and as vigorous in you
Leadership and your friendship as ever.
s.Faithfully yours,
(Signed),
Theodore Roosevelt"
The Republican journal., 1904-03-03

The present skipper. Of the Polly, Capt.
George F. Ryan of Belfast, also has no.
table record as master mariner. For very
many years he has been in the packet SER
vice between Belfast and Boston. and 1t is
believed that he could sail his vessel from
port to port blindf0lded. When in command
Of the schooner james Holmes, Of 1873 tons,
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Hale, e. E., editor. Stories of the
sea told by sailors ............ 316.4
Henderson, W. j. Sea yarns for
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Hickman, w. A. The sacrifice of
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Kingston, w. 1t. G. Twice lost. 147.14
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Marryat, F. A. Mas.erman Ready, NJ 35-1
g C. MI. Midshipman
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Pyle, H., editor The buccaneers
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Russell, W. c. The emigrant ship. l141
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Slasum, Joshua Sailing. alone
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The Washington times., 1904-04-16
IRON TUBE TO CARRY
BIG ORDER ON BANK
Knights of Columbus Check for $4,000
Sent to Providence for
Collection.

Packed suugly in a long galvanized
iron tube. shaped like a tomato can,
the check for $4,000 which was pre-
scented by the knights Of Columbus u
the Catholic University on Thursdaya
was shipped by express to Providence.
r. T.. by the officials of the Traders
Bank Tenth Street and Pennsylvania
Avenue, This afternoon. The check is
valued at $4,000 and travels the same
ass cash
President Heuuiug Of the Traders
Bank spread the check out on the fiOo-
of his private office as soon as il was
received. ana Immediately had the tub
four feet long made.
The check was then rolled up tightly
and carefully and placed i'm the tube
and a cap about two feet long was
placed on the open end OF il. The tube
was then wrapped in white paper and
address-a tO the president Of the Union
Trust and Savings Bank OF Providence,
Il J.. upon which il was drawn.
The Endorsement of the Catholic Uni
veIsiJy was placed on the right side Of
the check above the names of the
many contributors. and President Hen
ming and John Athoy. cashier OF the
Traders Bank, affixed their signatures
on Che Leu side.
The Washington times., 1904-04-16
Major George w. Evans, PrOtege of Lincoln
Has Handled More Than Billion of
Dollars Without an Error.

defense and was sent 70 Fort Stevens
10 assist in resisting the march Of the
COnfederates on Washington.
M Evans has, in his service as dis
bLTsing officer OF the department, dis
Lursed over 500 900 600 without error or
loss of a penny TO the United States or
himself As chief Of the financial di
vision. ne has handled more than Il
billion of dollars with accuracy and
fidelity 10 the Government.
Saw Lincoln Shot.
An event in the life Of Major Evans
was his presence al Ford's Theater the
night the Lincoln assassination Oc-
CURED. He was an eyewitness Of the
tragedy, and attended. from time to
time, the trial of the slayers OF his
beLefactOr. He knew both Booth and
HerrUld He was at one time a school
mate Of Herrold. Booth he saw and
talked 10 at the Jheater the morning Of
the dag upon which the assassination
occurred
Major Evans was born in Washing
Ton, and comes OF an old District fam
fly. He has practically grown up with
the Interior Department. having seen
Il develop from a small Office Of about
BOZ employees TO its present Importance,
with nearly 1000 employees.
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CAPT. WILLIAM H. GREEN
CLAIMED BY DEATH
In the Service of the Southern Rail
way for More Than Fifty
Years.

Capt William II. Green, assistant to
the general manager Of the Southern
Railway. died this morning At $50
o. clock at his home. 1927 Roanoke Street
Captain Greer had been III but q few
days and his death was a surprise and
shock to his associates in the Southern
company.
He was an intimate friend of Col. W
A Turk, passenger traffic manager OF
the Southern, who died about q week
ago. In respect to the memory Of the
dead official the flag over the Southern
Railway Building Is today flying at half
mast.
The body will be taken 10 Richmond
on Monday morning aboard q special
train over the Washington Southern
Railway, which VIII leave Washington
al 1875 d. m. A nulaber of officials Of
the road and friends Of Captain Green
will be in the funeral party. Services
are 10 be held in Richmond on Monday
afternoon.
Captain Green was born in Richland
county. 5. G., siNty-five years ago. Ha
became Identified with the Southern
Railway service at the age of fourteen.
and has been connected with the South
ern Railway since its formation. He
served with the company for more than
fifty years, having worked his way from
water boy In the shops 10 general man
ager OF the SOuth'S greatest railway
system. After serving faithfully in IN"
latter position for a number OF years his
health began TO fail and he asked for
lighter duties. II was then that he was
made assistant TO a new general man
ager.
Captain Green is survived Dy his wife
ard one son, Alexander Green.
The Washington times., 1904-04-16

in the role Of interpreter also. as Prince
Pulun is not familiar with the English
language, having been. in fact rarely,
If ever. outside Of Pekin The prince
is one Of the wealthiest and most popu-
lar members of the entire imperial fam
lily, which is very large and has many
ramitcations. He is said to be a per
sOnal favOrite of the Empress DOwager,
as well as of the Emperor. and in that
capacity plays d prominent part in court
functions, where he dresses In gorgeous
robes and stands at the Emperor s right
hand. He IL a man of culture and in
clined to luxury, spending his wealth In
liberal fashion on the arts and In the
decoration and comfort of his home
II is. in fact. from a model of his pala-
tial summer home in PCkin that the
Chinese pavilion in St. Louis Is design
ed, the latter, 1t IS said, being a very
faithful copy.
Though young mau-twenty-two
years of age-Prince Pulun has already
been married for some time, but his
wife will not accompany him. His
right-hand man and the real executive
head OF the party will be Wong Kai
Kah, vice commissioner TO the eXpOSi-
ton, who is much older than the prince
and has had experience in cities outside
Of Pekin.
The party will reach San Francisco
on the steamer Gaelic tomorrow.
The Washington times., 1904-04-16
POTENTATE OF CHINA
COMING TO CAPITAL
Prince Pulun Who Bears Letter to President Roosevelt
Has Royal Blood in His Veins

For the first time in the history of the
White House a potentate OF China. with
the royal blood in his veins, viii be en-
tertained there on Monday, April 25
The visitor will be Prince Pulun. i'm
perial commission Of China 70 the St.
Louis Exposition. and accompanying
him there viii be ten other Cinnamon
Of high rank. All of them. after first
being received officially on Monday
April p at ? o'clock in the Blue Room
will be invited to a musicale the same
evening. at which President and Mrs
Roosevelt viii be the hosts. and at
which many of the ladies Of the Cabinet
Will be present.
Prince PulUn. who is a cousin Of the
Emperor Of China and directly attached
TO that pOtentate's household In an off,
cial capacity. will bring with him per
sOnal letter from the Chinese Emperor
10 the President Of the United States,
which he Will formally deliver on his
presentation.
Rarely Out of Peldn.
The introduction will be made by Sir
CRentung Liang-Cheng the Chinese
minister, who win probably have to act
The Washington times., 1904-04-16

Major George W. Evans, disbursing
officer and chief Of the division OF
finance in the Interior Department, today
reached the fortieth year of his service
in the department. When but sixteen
years of age he was. at the instance Of
President Lincoln. appointed assistant
messenger on april 16, 1864. and assigned
10 duty at the door Of the Secretary =
office.
His rise has been steady, and he has
passed through all the grades from mes
senger TO the responsible position he
now holds His present position as dis
bursting officer he has held since May !
1883. when ne succeeded to it upon the
death of Dr. Richard Joseph.
Has Army Record.
Mr. Evans. in the early period Of his
life. from 1851 10 1858. was a newsbOy in
the Army Of the Potomac, and partici-
pated with that army in its many cam.
paigus on the Peninsula and In the
valley of Virginia and Maryland. When
the Capital City was threatened by the
invasion Of General Early, In 1864. he
promptly enlisted in the army In its
The Washington times., 1904-04-16
GORMAN
MAY Be FACTOR
Split III Hearst Ranks Bene-
fits Marylander.
SENTIMENT IS GROWING
Leaders Predict Many Desertions From
New Workers. Standard Should
Fight Be Made.
SENTIMENT IS GROWING

Should the split in the Hearst faction
IN the District attain sufficient size to
defeat the faction at the polls. il IL
probable that District of Columbia dele
gates will go to St Louis instructed for
Senator German.
This change was predicted by one OF
the prominent leaders Of the party this
morning. There IS much sentiment for
Senator German in Washington. and
this sentiment is growing. The Charles
W. Slater forces viii remain true TO
Hearst. but some Of the leaders say that
should Senator Germans friends make
a fight for him. there will be many de-
sertions TO the banner Of the Mary
lander.
Norris for German.
National Committeeman James L
Norris and his faction are for German.
The central committee has not vet de
cided just who il is for. At present.
the officers expect TO send an unin-
stTUcted delegation to St Louis II was
said by a leader this morning that
Senator German had not lost the
strength that some think His position
ca the Panama Canal, which some
emOcrats regard as q mistake, was not
such, he asserted.
II places the Democratic party on
record as being against the country's
action in Panama, and. WheTT the in
evitable jobs and scandals commence to
crop out in the building Of the canal, the
party will be in a position 10 attack this
Republicans without involving them
selves.
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WHILE SHE IS A WIDOW
MAY ENJOY HIS ESTATE
Will Of Thomas F. Conroy Requires
His Wife Not Again to
Wed.

The viii Of Thomas +. Conroy, dated
March j. last. has been filed for pro-
bate. He names his brother, Bernard
COnrOy. and Peter A. Drury executors
TO whom he leaves his estate in trust
To his wife he leaves the income
from his estate, so long as she remains
a widow. She is charged with the edu-
cation and care of their children.
When his son Leo r CourOy. shall
reach the age Of twenty-One years he
directs his executors 10 advance him
money sufficient to begin business on
his own account
IL is further stated that when all his
children reach the age Of tweuty-One
years, the estate shall be divided among
them I'm equal shares
TpOu- the ordination Of his nephew.
Patrick r.. COuroy he directs his exc
cutDrs To pay him 800
Requests are also made TO his sister.
May A. McDermOtt TO his brother VII
Iiam's wife, and Gilbert Cannon.
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Costs S5OO,OOO.

We publish this offer in every great
newspaper in America. The cost OF the
offer we expect. Will reach $4,000. We
pay that price because II seems the
only way To quickly let the sick know
what IiquoZone does.
The greatest value Of LiquOZone lies
in the fact that It kills germs in the
body without killing the tissues, too
And no man knows another way to do
it Any drug that kills germs is
poison. and II cannot be taken inter
ualIy. Every physician knows that med
icine is almost helpless in any germ
disease.
IiquOZonP does in germ troubles what
all the drugs. all the skill in the world
cannot do without it. Ii cures diseases
which medicine never cures.
The Washington times., 1904-04-16
SERVICES IN MEMORY
OF LlNC0LN'S DEATH

Imposing services in memory Of the
thirty-ntnth anniversary OF Lincoln
death We're held under the auspices OF
Burnside Post, No s, @. A. R, at the
Metropolitan NJ. +. Church. last night.
Addresses were made by Lieut.. Gen.
Adna r. Chaffee, Representative Joseph
A. GOuIden, Gen. John c. Black. Repre-
sentative Charles 3. Lands, and Rep
resentative Washington Gardner
The invocation was delivered by the
Rev. II. N COudeu. chaplain OF the
House. and the patriotic music was pro-
vided by the Marine Band Many mem
bers of III @. A r. and their friends
attended the exercises.
The committee OF arrangements was
composed of George s. Benson, chair
man; Jerome r Johnson, L. Vanderhoff.
D. NJ. GOodacre. a. J. HuntOan. G. P.
Davis, and H 3. Moulton
The Washington times., 1904-04-16
GEORGE MOTEN FINED
FOR ATTACK ON WOMAN

With a threat that he would dance
on the erd of a rope" for her. George
Moten attacked Louisa Lucas with a
knife at her home last evening. and
was only prevented from using the
weapon after a struggle with q police
man who was attracted 10 the scene by
the wOmau's screams.
In the Police Court today Judge Kim
ball imposed a penalty or So or ninety
days for making the assault. and s. OF
fifteen days for disoTderly conduct after
he was arrested.
The Washington times., 1904-04-16
CHEMICAL ENGINE PUTS OUT
FIRE IN AN AUTOMOBILE

Members of No. / Chemical Com
pany Were called from their quarters
yesterday afternoon 10 eXtinguish q
blaze in the rear end Of an automobile
which took fire in front Of the pOStOf-
flee. The chauffeur quickly set 20 work
10 put out the blaze, and the members
Of the company who were standing out
side of the house hitched up and went
TO his assistance. He did not say what
was the extent of the damage or to
whom the machine belonged.
The Washington times., 1904-04-16
SOC. Bottle Free.

IF you need LiquOzoue. and have never
tried it. please send Us this coupon. We
will then mail you an order on your
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we will pay your druggist ourselves FOR
it This is our free gift. made 10 con-
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ever.
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The Washington times., 1904-04-16
WILLIAMSON TO RECEIVE
CLAIMS FOR PENSIONS

a.u,er Thomas Williamson TO receive
ra. claims for pensions from relatives
o. those killed iu the Missouri eN
, .r-Iou.
%. Hr Secretary has collected the In
formation necessary TO present the
claims To- Jll- Pension Bureau
The Washington times., 1904-04-16
We Shall Buy a Million
po4noc ;o,o.ouo ord G;vo Than n tho
Bottles of LiquOzOne and Give Them to the Sick.

and "A days time. these gases are made
part OF the liquid product.
The result is a product that does what
oxygen does. Oxygen gas, as you know,
is the very source Of vitality Liquo-
zone is vitaliZing tonic with which no
other known product can compare. But
germs are vegetables; and Liquozone-
like an excess OF oXygen-is deadly to
vegetable matter. Yet this wonderful
product which no germ can resist, is,
10 the human body, the most essential
element Of life.
The Washington times., 1904-04-16
LIEUT.. CHANDLER WILL
BE ORDERED TO JAPAN

Lieut.. Lloyd Chandler, who just ar
rived al Cavite with the first torpedo
fiotilla. will be ordered TO Japan 10 in
spect Japanese torpedo boats and de-
strOyers.
This assignment is a highly important
one and is in the nature of a reward
for the successful trip Lieutenant
Chandler made from this country 70
Cavite with the rlrst torpedo fotilla.
The Washington times., 1904-04-16

We have purchased for 100000 the
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control the only way to kill germs in
the body and end a germ disease. We
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at once So We make this remarkable
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The Washington times., 1904-04-16
Germ Diseases.

These are the known germ diseases
All that medicine can do for these trOu-
bles is to help Nature overcome the
germs, and such results are indirect and
uncertain. Liquozone kills the germs.
wherever they are. and the results are
inevitable. BY destroying the cause Of
the trouble. it invariably ends the dis
ease. and forever.
The Washington times., 1904-04-16
POLITICAL CALLERS
At THE WHITE HOUSE
Delegate C0ckrum Says In
diana Is Safe.
EXECUTIVE CLEMENCY ASKED
Senator Kean Seeks Pardon for Fiji
teen-Year-Old Boy-BanIler Jobe
Sees President
EXECUTIVE CLEMENCY ASKED

The President was busy this morning
shaking hands with the personal and
political friends of members of tur
House and Senate
RepresenJative Hemenway of Indiana.
chairman of the Appropriations Com
Inittee. was an early caller, accom-
panied by the Hon. John b. COCkrUm. of
his State an old friend of the Pres
dent, and a delegate to the national
convention. Indiana politics was
briefly discussed. Mr.. COcllrum assured
the President that all was well in In
diana
When Senator Spooner arrived. he
was accompanied 10y Archbishop Mess
mer. of Milwaukee, and the Rev. WIN
tam n. Ketcham, director of the bu-
reau OF Indian. missions of the Catholic
Church Senator Spooner remained tOT
time with the President, discussing
policies and plans
From Many States.
Secretary Shaw presented several
Iowa friends of prominence. and Sen
ator Aldrich was sponsor for several
t1-ends from Rhode Island Represen-
tarive Curtis of Kansas introduced
sudge Foote and DR.. Hamilton, of To-
Teka. Senators Keau and Dryden of
New Jersey We're accompanied by As
semblyman Martin and his sister, of
Woodbury..
Senator Kean called the attention of
the President 10 the case OF fifteen
yeaT-Old boy. for whom he asks a par
don. The lad, named Charles W. Iur-
ner. was sentenced to one years lmpriS-
Onment in February for tamperlng with
The mails in Plainfeld. At the Presi-
dents suggestion Senator Kean, who is
interested in the boy because of his
youth and family, viii first take the
matter up with Mr. Easby-Smith, the
pardon attorney.
a Vermont Delegate.
Senator Dillingham; and Representa-
tive Foster of Vermont introduced
among other friends the Hon. II. y.
Turner. of St Johnsbury, d delegate-at-
large TO the national convention.
Banker JObe, Of Kansas City, who
captured the entire 100000 issue OF
United States IS. was introduced to the
President by Senator Long Of Kansas
Mr.. JODe leaves tonight FOR New York
10 negotiate the sale of his large hold
iDgs- Senator Long also presented w
g Robinson. Kansas banker.
This mornings public reception was
unusually large.
The Washington times., 1904-04-16
Acts Like Oxygen.

Iiquozone is the result of a process
which men have spent over 20 years I'm
perfecting. Its virtues are derived
solely from gas, made IN large part
from the best oxygen producers. BY
process requiring immense apparatus
The Washington times., 1904-04-16
FALLS FROM ENGINE
AND FRACTURES ARM

Failing from the step Of his engine.
which was taking Oh water near the
baltimore and Ohio Railroad ~ near
North Capitol and I Streets northwest.
William r. Barnes. a fireman. twenty
one wears old Of 1916 Williams Street.
baltimore. Nd. struck the ground and
fractured his right arm, about O'Clock
this morning He was taken 10 PrOvt-
dence Hospital
The Washington times., 1904-04-16
WOULD EQUIP WARSHiPS
WITH GIGANTIC BALLOONS

Gigantic balloons suspended above
waIships and filed with gas from thu
smOkestacks of the men-of-war Is the
latest scheme laid before the Navy De-
partment by an enthusiastic inventor
Il IS the purpose of the inventor To
have the balloons released when re-
CURED for observation. and he also
suggests that they might carry shells
and drOD them on the vessels or an
enemy.