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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-14
PORT Of HALIFAX
IS IMPROBABLE
No Fleet Could Effect an
Entrance Now.
MILITARY EXPERTS AGREED
Within Last Three Years England Has
Poured Powder and Projec-
tiles Into City.

HALIFAX, y S. March IA series
Of maneuvers by the artillery at the
forts and q careful inspection Of the
harbor defenses have convinced the mill
itary authorities that Halifax Is i'm
pregnable. An attack by any number
of warships. II Is believed, would fail 70
force an entrance. During the last three
years nearly every Furness Line steam
er arriving here from England has
brought powder and prOjectiIes and an
immense quantity OF ammunition - now
in storage.
II was recently reported that another
fortress would be constructed, but il il
learned that the rumOr has no basis. All
the forts are equipped with the most
modern weapons and everything Is satG
10 have passed satisfactorily ali tests.
There IS considerable interest among
military and naval men In the proposed
visit 70 England in few weeks OF Ray
mond Prcfontaine, minister OF marine
ano fisheries in the federal cabinet for
the purpose OF comforting with the adj
Ei'alty Cfflce regarding the Canadian
naval reserves. The government de-
Slres 70 obtain two warships on which
10 train Canadians, and Mr.. Prefon-
tame intends 10 introduce a bill in par
lament, now in session, providing for
tas Establishment Of a navy in Canada.
X is proposed 10 place one cruiser in
The Pacific and one IN the Atlantic
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-14

A man who. with his family, occupies
a fat in one OF the well-known apart
ment houses in the northwest section Of
the city, has complained to the District
Commissioners that vigorous rooster
has undermined the health OF his WIFI
and daughter by Growing regularly
twice during the night. and at dawn,
each time awakening the family" The
Police Department reports to the Com
missiOners this morning that the
rooster has been disposed Of
As set forth in the mans communica-
ton 70 the authorities, the rooster was
owned by a family occupying a house
near the apartment house. The writer
said he thought the matter of q roOst-
er's Growing would not under ordinary
circumstances. warrant action on the
part Of the police. He begged. however.
that. IN view Of the noise having be-
come a great nuisance, steps be taken
for the transportation of the rooster"
Now all IS peace. for the rooster. IN
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-14
SALVATION ARMY
COLLECTS REFUSE

As house cleaning time approaches 1t
might be wen TO know that there Is an
outlet for Accommodations around most OF
the homes that means food. shelter. and
clothing for the unemployed.
The Salvation Army Industrial Home
makes regular weekly collections from
house 10 house. and is IN a position
10 utilize old daily papers. magazines.
clothing. furniture, etc; in fact. wha
has heretofore found It's way TO the
rubbish heap means work for those who
desire to make an effort 10 help them
selves. There are men today occupying
respectable positions in Washington
who were helped toward securing them
through this channel or temporary en-
piOyme
Capt William James has succeeded
Captain Gearing In this work.
The home Is located al III Pennsyl-
Fania Avenue northwest. and is always
open 10 visitors.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-14

Startling facts. showing the steady
decline of local shipping are revealed
in recent reports to the Bureau of Nav
igation.
In ten years the number of vessels
owned and operated here dropped so per
cent, and from d fairly respectable show
ing as a port. the local maritime inter
ests now amount to practically moth
ing A later quarterly report, just sub
mitted. shows the decline still contin-
uing There are now fifty-seven vessels,
both steam and sailing craft which
might fly the DistrictOf Columbia ensign.
If one existed. At the end OF last year
the tonnage Of these ships was 10 ABS
in itself Insignificant enough, but reports
Of the quarter show that the downward
movement is still unchecked. While the
actual number remains the same, one
Of the largest vessels has been with
drawn. and another of tiny dimensions
put In its place. The aggregate IS
therefore. still further reduced
A Poor Outlook.
"If this ratio of decrease continues.
and I see no reason why IT shouldn't, "
said a local shipping man, 81 can read
lily see the day when we are to have No
ships at all. Il is, in fact. only ten
years distant. OF course, there may be
some new development which viii cause
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-14
Mr.. PEPPERS LECTURE
ON LATIN AMERICA

Charles NJ, Pepper, the newspaper
writer. who has recently returned from
an extended tour OF South and Central
America. Will give an informal talk on
Some Experiences in Latin America"
before the WOmans National Press As
ISOLATION at it's regular monthly meeting
20 be held on March Is at s o'clock in
the parlOrs OF the W. Q. T. L.
Mr.. Pepper was a delegate from the
United States TO the second interna-
ional congress OF America held in the
City Of Mexico, l90l-02. and later went
farther south as special railroad COM
missioner, appointed by President
Roosevelt 70 investigate the practical
possibilities for the proposed Interna-
tiOnal American Railway
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-14
Little Girls FOLLOW
Canary to It's Grave
Children Lay the Sweet Singer Dick at
Rest Under Peach Tree.

PHILADELPHIA. March 1.-THE 81
lent procession of ten white frocked
little girls slowly followed the body Of
canary through the streets Of the
Falls OF Schuylkil 10 its grave.
Dick was a canary bro that belonged
to Anne and Grace Earnshaw. ten and
six years old respectively Dicks songs
filled the air from dawn until dusk
But last week the bird became i'll with
asthma and the administra ton OF the
daintiest bird seed could not save him.
Dick died Saturday night. and ms
many admiriEg friends resolved to give
him q real funeral Little Grace Earn
shaw draped her dolls coach with white
satin and the birds body was placed in
side. Then a fox terrier was fastened
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-14

to the coach and had black ribbons for
harness. A large bow OF the same color
was on his neck as sign of mourning.
Grace and Anne and ten of their
friends formed a procession. and the
terrier was told to Get ep:- Around
two blocks the funeral procession NOV
ed, finally returning to the Earnshaw
residence Into a cigar box, which had
been tastefuly covered and lined with
satin. the body of the little pet was laid
by the two girls. who also placed the
small coffin in the grave which had
been dug underneath peach tree.
AS a last mark Of respect TO the little
chirper, over his grave was placed the
following inscription IN loving mem
DRY of Dick. who departed this lie
March y 1901 -
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-14
Decline Sh0wn
In the Local Shipping
In Ten Years Number of Vessels Owned and
Operated Here Has Dropped so Per Cent
Further Reductions Probable

local shipping 10 brace up. but don't
see il at present and the zero mark
IS what 1 look for 1t has simply re-
solved itself down to this Every ship
that wears out is dead loss. No
others replace IT. Consequently. how
long will the remainder of these bos.,s
stand the wear and tear? When they
20 out of commission. that means that
another ship is withdrawn from the
list.
How do I account for it? Easily
enough This ports lack Of business is
responsible. In the old days there used
to be much ferry business between here
and Alexandria. and the river was used
as q natural means of communication
between this and other points. There
was, consequently, degree Of inter
est In maritime affairs.
Figures in Evidence.
Ten years ago, as / have official fig
ures 10 prove. we had here in the Dis
trict l25 vessels. with total tonnage
of Il, 976. OF this number forty-two were
steam vessels. with tonnage Of IL 61.
Eight Of these steamers have been with
drawn since then. and the total ton
mage OF steam craft owned and operated
here now IS 9.127
'Shipbuiiding has never amounted to
much. but ten years ago there were
three small craft built here Since thea
not keel has been laid. The cOndi-
ttons are most unusual. and / might
say unprecedented in a place with a
water front Ike this"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-14
JUNIOR ORDER TO USE
MARYLAND AVENUE

A military company. composed Of
members of the Junior order of United
American Mechanics, VIII use Maryland
Avenue. between Second and Third
Streets southwest, for drilling purposes
this coming spring and summer
The drills will take place between 8
and 10 o'clock at night District Com
missioner West today moved that the
request CT the company for the drilling
ground be granted. and that the young
soldiers be allowed To carry unioaded
muskets.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-14
DR.. Y0UNG'S CASE is
POSTPONED ONE WEEK

The fourth hearing in the case OF DIT.
Samuel Y. Young, on trial before the
Board Of Medical Supervisors for extor-
tion, was set for Saturday afternoon.
but was continued until Saturday next
on account OF the failure OF the attOr-
neys in the case 10 have the deposition
OF DIR. Young ready for submission 10
the board. DR.. Young is out OF the city.
end an agreement was made some time
ago that his evidence should be taken
BY deposition.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-14
HURT BY FALL WHILE
ALlGHTING FROM CAR

Aiighting from a street car at Eight
eenth Street and Wyoming Avenue
northwest. Miss Eta Cooper, OF the
Mendoza apartments, Twentieth Street
and Kalorama Avenue northwest. was
thrown to the ground and received a
severe cut over her left eye
Miss Cooper went 10 her home and
was treated by her family physician.
Z he car was in charge OF MOtOrman
Tilden Fairfax and Thomas C. HILL
conductor. They were eXonerated from
blame By witnesses.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-14
We Convince Seepiics

ccids. Cetarrh, and Catarrhal
Headache Relieved In 10 Min
utes and Cured by Or. Agnevv' 8
Catarrhal Powder.
Here's one of a thousand such testi-
monies. Rev. A. ID. Buckley. of Buffalo.
says: I wish all to know what a bless
ing DR.. Agnew's Catarrhal Powder is in
case Of Catarrh. / was troubled with
this disease for years. but the flrst time
used this remedy II gave most delight
full relief. l now regard myself entirely
cured" %
Or. Agnew's Pills are delightful.
20 Doses 10 cents.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-14
MAD MULLAH OFFERED
TO SURRENDER TO ITALY

PARIS. March 4.-The newspaper
"Rappel' today asserts that the Mad
Mullah Of SomaliIand, who has been
causing the British forces In that coun-
try great trouble for months. finds he is
unable TO continue his campaign and has
offered 10 surrender 10 the Italian gov
eminent on condition that he will not be
handed over 10 the English
The Italian authorities. says the Rap
pei" have refused TO accede to his re-
quest
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-14
MILLS FOUND GUILTY.

Judge Advocate General Davis has
received the record in the case OF First
Lieut.. Frederick Mills, jr., tried by
court-martial at Fort LeavenwOrth. on
q charge Of duplicating his pay ac-
counts. The officer Is reported TO have
been found guilty and sentenced to dis
Tnlssal.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-14
ASKS Jury TRIAL.

Demand for jury trial was made In
the Police Court today by Thomas Nc
DoWell. q negro. charged with the lar
ceny OF an overcoat valued at $40 from
John A. Berkeley. A plea or not guilty
was entered In the case.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-14
FUNERAL OF JAMES wELTY.

The funeral Of James Leonard weIty,
Tor thirty years employed In the Gov
eminent Printing Office. will be held
tomorrow afternoon The body will be
taken 20 Baltimore for interment Mr.
children
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-14

At Shaffer s. 18th and ]. III Pa. ave.
Want advertisements and subscriptions
for the Evening and Sunday Times will
b. received at any OF the following
branches at regular Office rates: Library
Pharmacy, ID ST. and Pa ave Sc. VIII
Ham c. Gentner. cor 18th and L
SITS NV; i. French Simpson. cor. eth
At Rhode Island ave. and n ST. NV :
" Armstrong, cor. 7th and II SIS.
ne; Charles II. Blumer North Capitol
and r SITS. ne; r. A. Feitch, 10Th and NJ
Hts NV: ii. A. Yates. ne. cor. 7th and NJ
SITS. NV; Qulgley's Pharmacy, 2lst and O.
sts NV; O'Donneu Drug Co Sth ana
g SITS Sc. W II. Clarke. 1913 32d 81 NV:
Dodge g. Portman. cor l4th and l. SIS.
NV: S. Sacks, cor 9Th and + sts NV
Il r. Butts. cor 4th and Mass ave. NV
Anacostia - Burys Pharmacy corner
Monroe and Jefferson SITS
Petworth-Johnson Drug Co.. 2s0l New
Hampshire Ave.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-14
Review of the Report.

Consul General SINNERS report Of his
successful mission contains many items
OF interest. Speaking OF the climate and
resources Of Ethiopia. the plenipOten-
tiary says:
The empire is a country OF the fu-
tUre- A salubriCus climate, virgin SOIL
which produces crops Of every charac-
ter three times a year. underlaid with
mineral wealth. including gold. silver
coal. asphalt. and petroleum, combine
10 make IL in all probability the richest
possession IN Africa"
Referring to the construction OF the
new railroad and the projection Of ex-
tensions. he says:
The eventual control of this rail-
road VIII carry with 1t commercial
influence of great Importance Should
II become a political railroad, IT Is not
to be presumed that II would be operat-
ed In the interest of American trade.
Looking into the future. then, II seems
to me that II American men of enter
prise could see their way clear, as a
business proposition. to interest them
selves In this undertaking, the current
of trade might continue in our favor
and to the good OF the country itself
II was the appreciation of what Amer
lea could do. not as 4 government. but
as q nation OF independent business
men. which prompted the Emperor, SO
/ am persuaded, TO receive your repre-
sentative so cordially, and TO satisfy
his wishes in all vital respects against
strenuous opposition.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-14
LOCAL MENTION.

Nat. Cap. Brewing Co.'s Book Beer
IS now ready A treat that comes but
once a year Pure and old Better order
sarly-twiu not last long. For case
write, or phone 222. dOz.. SIS
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-14
Hot Tamales and Chilli
Lovely Spring Flowers

AZ s0s Thirteenth Street NV.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-14
ABYSSINIA TREATY
NOW MADE PUBLIC
Was Signed at AddiS-Abad
Last December.
CONSUL SKINNER'S COMMENT
Ethiopia Country of the FutuTe-Sug-
gests That Americans Interest
Themselves in New Railroad.

Consul Robert +. Skinner stationed a
Marseilles, France. which has been ap-
proved by the Senate In executive ses-
sion. contains much information of more
than ordinary interest. and marks an
epoch In trade with Ethiopia
Secretary Hays Comment
In commenting upon the scope and
value Of the treaty. Secretary Hay says:
1T was found impossible to translate
Into the Amharic language. which is an
unyielding tongue and very limited I'm its
range, the more elaborate provisions
contained IN the project OF treaty sub
mitted on the part of this Government.
and It. therefore. became necessary, in
order to secure dehniteness Of intention,
to have recourse to simpler forms than
had been contemplated
The treaty contains guarantee that
the citizens and products OF the United
States shall enjoy in Ethiopia the
treatment OF the most-faVored nation,
and that no discriminatory meas
Ures unfavorable to the citizens and
products Of the United States shall
be permitted in respect TO railway rates
and the use Of public utilities. The in
sertion in the treaty Of this latter clause
was regarded as vital to the interests Of
the United States.
This guarantee of equal terms upon
all public routes and means of com
munica ton has not. II is represented,
been obtained too soon, our trade in cot
tons being the most desirable and most
ervied com merce in the empire, and
strong Efforts having been made 10 d.
vert this trade into foreign hands. The
stipulation respecting equal treatment Of
merchandise Of the United States in
transit was therefore insisted upon and
ultimately secured "
Secretary Hay gives II as his opinion
that the Abyssinian treaty is the best
and most comprehensive of the few
t. Gates Of a commercial character en-
tered into by the Emperor of Ethiopia
with foreign countries"
Williams news., 1904-07-30
.coca< Hews
ITEMS OF GENERAL
 INTEREST

Attorney J. E. Jones was a wis itor in the city the first of the week from Flagstaff.
 A Mexican severely cut up one of his countrymen at Bellemont, Monday, in fight
 Sweetwood & Smith-Agents for Schlitz beer.
 Division Supt. k. J. Gibson and son and Trainmaster J. K. Kinucan were visitors in the city last Mon day.
 Mir. M. Salzman, after a week spent in these parts on business, departed last Saturday for Los An geles.
 Wanted - Girl to do general work. Inquire of Mrs. F. o. Poison. The dog poisoner has been get ting in his work again the last two weeks, and, as usual, got two or three good dogs.
 Jos. Cottolendy, section foreman, spent last Sunday in the city from Ash Fork. He also renewed his subscription to the NEWS.
 You can always find the best and purest of liquors and wines at the Cabinet.
 Mrs. Geo. H. Barney and chil- dren departed last Saturday for a weeks visit down at the "M. O. ranch with Mrs. James Barney.
 MT. and Mrs. Russell Stone have taken up their residence in the Henry Cone cottage. Rus. has ac- cepted position with Poison Bros
 Brand new house, brand new beds. Lodgings 25c.
 Cheap John Racket Annex.
 Mrs. J. P. Parker on Monday re- turned the little girl she had taken to live with her to the home from which she had procured her in San Francisco.
 c. A. Cover last Saturday morn ing found the pearl pin his wife had lost the night before, at the dance, in the ladies' cloak room al the opera house.
 w. Melons-The only place in town to get them right off the ice J. c. Phelan.
 Harry Hibben was visitor here Wednesday from Flagstaff. He seemed to be very busy and was nc doubt putting in extra riders on his campaign fence.
 Dr. Waite and family departed Tuesday on "a. 1 for the coast Doc will return in about two weeks Mrs. Waite and Winifred will re. main some time longer.
 For Sale-Four room house; fur. nished; bath, electric light, etc. In. quire at this office.
 Mrs J. M. Baumgartner departed Tuesday for the Grand Canyon She will visit for time with Mrs w. w. Bass at their camp on the river west of Bright Angel.
 Rickman's gang is again at work on the steel water tank at Anita and will shortly have it completed preparatory to the heavy tourist business expected next month.
 Hereafter regular Saturday nigh dances will be given at the opera house. A new teacher will conduc dancing school Tuesdays.
 Mrs. Henry Cone and childrer departed this week for San Jacint< Springs, Cal. For some time sh, has been troubled with rheumatism and will probably remain in Cali fornia till next spring.
 Ed. Grose came in Monday iron Albuquerque, and after a couple 0 days spent with his mother, re turned to his duties in Prescott That Prescott Herald story mus have been a mistake after all.
 Berries! Berriesi Come on ic, and kept on ice; always the best not so cheap, but how good. On' trial will convince you. JIG. Phelan
Williams news., 1904-07-30
Fashionable DressmakinQ.

Mrs. H. R. Anderson has opened a dressmaking parlor at her resi- dence on Fifth street, first house south of hospital. S1.
Williams news., 1904-07-30

Fruit-Table,. 2la ID cans, Apples. April cots, Blackberries, Cherries, Grapes, Nectarines, Peaches. Pears, Plums, Raspberries, Strawberries, Pumpkin, 20c per can; three for .---............ Fruits, gal cans, 35c per can, except
 Blackberries ........................ Peeled Peaches ..................... SncIEics
The Minneapolis journal., 1904-08-27

longer need be martyrs to the caprices Of
a modiste.
With the introduction Of these various
inventions it has become more the fad
for women to do great deal of their own
dressn1aking. This is not such formid-
able task if the sewingroom is we'll
equipped with a wire adjustable frame
and pneumatic dress form.
The latter apparatus consists OF lin
Ing made of thin rubber; but and fitted
by a good tailor, and put together SO that
1T is air tight. When the home dress
maker wishes to fit her gown she blows
up her pneumatic rubber form thru tho
tiny orffice at the base and then screws
a cap over it so it will retain the required
shape as long as necessary. A stiff col
lar is provided for the neck which can
also be adjusted to any size.
After the form is partially blown up the
home dressmaker fastens her lining over
it and increases the volume OF air until
the form completely fills the lining She
can then make as many experiments as
she likes without the fatigue of standing
in one position any length Of tin,e
Another simple device is a form made
out Of a perfect-fitting dress lining This
is symmetrically stuffed with cotton or
curled hair, and then the opening at the
neck and sleeves and base are closed ia
prevent the filing from dropping out.
The Minneapolis journal., 1904-08-27

She dimpled at him in radiant gratitude.
"Oh, will you let me give him to you?"
she urged, in the tone Of one who sees a
great light in darkness.
He went to the office and sent this tele-
gram to his business partner:
"Look out for dog by express. Turn
him over to Smiths trainer"
That afternoon an express wagon rat
tied down the hotel drive and a crowd
watched its going. In it was an immense
crate and from the crate f1oated back upon
the wind the despairing howl Of a van
quished and abused mastiff.
From the edge Of the woods Nancy saw
the wagon vanish over the hill. A mo-
ment later the dogs new owner Joined
her.
"Well, that's settled" he said, comfort
tngly.
"You are so good The tone was
dangerous. The glance was more danger
Gus. Where is your homer"
The question was irrelevant, but the
champion Of danes answered promptly:
New York
"Ah,' said Nancy. "I'm so glad you
aren't from Virginia"