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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-25

a lease unless it thoroughly guaranteed
him against loss of chickens
Talk about Niger likin' chicken A
niger amt in 1t as roOst reache1
along with soldiers They'll steal while
you tell them not 10. They're Just the
same now they was in the sixties and
guess we all remember something about
Yankees here in this part OF Virginia"
Law officers. say the Government.
make good all damage which rsay be
done to fences and crops, and arc willing
to include a clause TO this effect in
leases. They are also willing TO state
that every effort Will be made 10 protect
orchards and chicken houses.
Many farmers still shake their heads
and look wise.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-25
WEDNESDAY. MAY %, 1904.

Satisfaction is general over the app
pointment of E. Southland Parker as
a member of the District Board of
who resigned on account of retiring
from business and leaving the Dis
trict. President of the National
Metropolitan Bank, and thoroughly
identified with everything that per-
tains to the welfare of the District,
Mr. Parker will bring to the board
ripe experience, sound judgment, and
broad-minded appreciation Of the
needs of the public schools.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-25
PRATT OF INDIAN SCHOOL
NOW BROADER GENERAL

CARLISLE, Pa, May 25.-The com
mission Of brigadier general for Col. r.
H. Pratt. superintendent of the Car
Isle Irdian School. arrived today from
Washington. Colonel Pratt served
through the civil war as . captain.
Asked regs riding the report that the
site OF the school would be removed 10
helena, Mon, Colonel Pratt said the
story was ridiculous
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-25

BY a curious combination of cir
cumstances, John r. Mclean, of Gin
cinnnati, whom private advices for
some time past have declared to be
as thoroughly a political dead one
as ever the Democratic party pos
sessed, is likely again to become the
responsible head of the party in that
State, and consequently secure a re-
election as National Committeeman.
The st-Bryan-Johnson combina-
ton, known as the radicals. will be
outvoted two to one in the State con-
vention, but the conservatives are di-
vided between James Kilbourne, of
Columbus, and Judge Harmon. as
Presidential candidates, and without
a leader, to boot Indications are
that their extremity viii be Mclean
opportunity, and he has been well
trained in seizing that sort Of thing.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-25
The Cold Water Treatment
Punishment of Offenders in the Oregon
State Penitentiary.

Z unlShIneH- OI OneuoeIS IN Ine oregon
State Penitentiary.
The authorities in the penitentiary
of the STATE of Oregon think they
have solved the punishment problem
for that institution. They, like other
people in charge of penal Institutions,
have under their charge persons not
always amenable to moral suasion.
Physical pain seemed to be the only
punishment which worked. They did
not wish to fog their prisoners, and
they say that the present treatment
works better than the lash. It con-
sists Of cold water.
The prisoners clothing is removed,
and cold water Is played on him from
a common garden hose. It is impos-
sible 20 dodge the stream. and 1t
works no physical injury. The
prisoners often laugh at the ex-
perience five minutes after it is over.
but it is noticed that they are not
eager TO undergo it again.
The problem of furnishing convicts
without cruelty. and in some way
which will not further degrade and
embitter them, is one which has oc-
cupied the attention Of wardens and
criminologists for many years. 1t is
comparatively a new question, for
until fifty or sixty years ago the idea
Of consideration for prisoners. or re-
gard for their rights, was no part of
human thought. They were TO be
punished for their offenses, and the
degree Of their punishment depended
on pretty nearly everything except
regard for their rights or welfare.
The lash has been advocated as a
means Of punishment which men OF
this grade understood, but It is very
doubtful whether eny good result is
reached by Jogging, save the single
result of making it easier to keep or
der for the time being. If cold water
will secure this result without the de-
grading effect Of the lash, aud with
out arousing the feeling of burning
resentment which too often results
from whipping. If the victim be a man
of strong will and Of even a perverted
kind of pride, it viii be a good thing
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-25
MISS ROOSEVELT
OFF TO ST. LOUIS
Will Be Guest of Irene Cat
lin for Two Weeks.
PERSONA SOCIAL GOSSIP
General and Mrs. Miles Will Spend
Summer at Cold Springs, on
the Hudson.

Miss Roosevelt left Washington at
1850 o'clock this morning for St Louis,
where she will be a much-feted visitor
for about two weeks
Miss Alice Warder left with Miss
Roosevelt, and with her will be the
gueat Of Miss Irene Catlin. daughter oil
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Catlin, OF Wander
venter Place
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-25
PANAMA COMMISSIONERS
HERE TO GET THEIR MONEY

QUARANTINE. s. l., N. Y, May IS
Riehnrdo Arias and J. Morales, special
commissioners appointed by Panama to
receive s9.O00.000 on account Of the canal
concession, arrived here today on tn
steamer YUca tan
Mr.. Arias said that il was the pur-
pose of the commission 20 invest the
money in first mortgage bonds in New
York or some other locality.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-25

President Roosevelt's trip to New
England to attend the celebration of
the twentieth anniversary of the Gro
ton School, where Theodore, jr., and
Kermit are studying, was much in the
nature of triumphal march. At every
railroad station he was greeted by
crowds. We talk a good deal about
democracy in this country, but it is
some time since we have had Pres
ident so really democratic as the one
who now bears the title. Because this
democracy is spontaneous and nat
ural, the people like it, and are free
to express their liking. Strange that
so few men with a bug for popularity
have learned the potency of appeal
that lies in being simple, honest, and
sincere.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-25

The Chinese minister. Sir LANG. re-
turned yesterday from a short visit 10
New York IN time to attend the wedding
Of Lieutenant Commander de Faranlond
and Miss Langham, in company with his
young daughter. VINO was anxious 10 see
q wedding III America.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-25

Mr. and Mrs. James Pinchot have re-
turned to New York from a season spent
a their Washington house. They will
spend the summer at Gray Towers, Nil
ford, Pa.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Amos Pinchot viii en-
tertain at a dinner party at Chevy Chase
Saturday evening.
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QUIET WEDDING
IN GRACE CHURCH
Miss Bingley Becomes Wife
of William Merideth.
REV. VIM. NEvINS 0FFICIATES
DR.. Sewers Goes to Baltimore as One
of the Ushers at Johnston-John-
son Marriage.

The marriage of Helen Bingley. eldest
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Bling
ley. and William Merideth was quietly
soiemnized at the parsoiiage of Grace
Baptist Church last evening. in the
presence of a small circle of friends
The Rev. William NJ. NevIns performed
the ceremony.
The bride wore a pretty summer gown
Of sheer white. with large lace hat
ana carried a shower bouquet of white
roses. Her sister. Miss Edith Bingley,
was her only attendant.
Mr.. Merideth had as best man, VIII
liam J. Finley.
The ceremony was followed by a re-
ception at the new home Of the bride
and groom at 747 Fourth Street south
east
The third change of date has been
made for the wedding OF Miss Elsie
Whelen and Robert Goelet. at which
Miss Roosevelt will be a bridesmaid,
and now June IA is the time selected.
The ceremony viii take place as origi-
nally planned. in St Mary's Church,
Wayne. Pa, at 2.S0 o'clock in the after
noon.
The list of bridesmaids as at present
announced is made up OF Miss Roose-
welt. Miss Frances GriscOm, Miss AdeI-
aide Jordan. Miss Esther Harrison, Miss
Pauline Biddle. Miss Edith Bruen. Miss
Marion haven. and Miss Nora Iselin. Of
New York. Mrs. Craig Biddle. sister
Of the bride, will be the matron Of
honor
Robert Walton Goelet, a cousin of the
bridegroom, viii be the best man, and
those who viii serve as ushers are Og-
den Mills. William Whelen. Arthur Ise-
lin, Roger Winthrop, Arthur Burden,
and Robert Gerry.
The Rev. Eugene A. Harmon. pastor Of
St Martins Church. ofhciated Monday
evening at the marriage of Miss Alice
7. Norris and J. William Ashe. which
took place at the home OF the brides
mother. Mrs Frank Enders. The bride
wore a gown of point d'esprit over
white taffeta. and carried a loose bou-
quet Of white roses and lilies OF the
valley. Miss Marie Murray was maid of
honor. and wore a gown of white silk
null.
T. Shepherd was best man. A re-
ception followed the ceremony, after
which Mr. and Mrs Ashe left for New
York and Atlantic City. They will be
at home at 1910 First Street after June s..
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-25

There Is n dog IN Chicago which is q
mind reader and It would be just like
New York 70 say that he must run out
Of business now and then in that town.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-25

The President will have literary
platform and instructed delegates. end
there viii be no excuse for ignorance In
the Republican party In this campaign.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-25

This IS the time OF year when the
song. My Loves Like a Red. Red
Rose" begins TO 5avor Of unpleasant
realism.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-25

Judge Parker says nothing can swell
bis head. Nothing probably win.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-25

Mrs Taft. wife Of the Secretary Of
War. viii be the guest Of honor at a
luncheon on Thursday. with Mrs Mac
farland. wife Of the Commissioner, as
hostess.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-25

Bryan has been quiet so long that his
party Is beginning to be alarmed. They
do not know what might come Of sup
pressed Organism striking in.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-25

Africa for the Africans" IS the war
cry of tho Philippians, The desire to
maintain the natural barriers between
the races" seems TO be shared by all
creation.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-25

An adventurous manager has put on
play I'm New York IN which the company
IS half colorcd and half white WONT
and again. Wow, What VIII Senator
Tlllman say 10 This?
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas T. Walsh are in
New York for a short visit
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-25

General Funston can swim and viii
swim. but he objects 20 being made 70
swim in the wrong place IN the annals
OF his country
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-25

u would be just like those short but
willy japanese 70 get on stills I'm order 10
chase the Russians more effectively.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-25

An interesting program has been ar
ranged for the National Cathedral
SCHOOL, Mount St. Alban. for Saturday.
Sunday. Tuesday. and Wednesday. May
IS %. q, and JuBel.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-25

General and Mrs Miles VIII leave
Washington early in June for Cold
Springs on the Hudson. where they have
leased for the season GlenwOod, the
home of Mrs. Higginson and her sister,
Miss Haldane, Of New York.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-25

Mrs. E. S. Moore and family have
closed their New Hampshire Avenue
residence and gone TO their home in
western Pennsylvania for the summer.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-11-03
FIGHTING AT PORT ARTHUR
Hundreds of Jap Guns 5attering North
erlv and Easterly Forts.
Of Friction.

Toxic. Nov. Imperial headquar-
tcrs published a series Of reports Gov
ering the operations against Port Ar
thur during the months OF August
September and October. The chief in
terest centers in the tremendous at
tack which was begun October % and
is stin continuing
Hundreds OF japanese guns began
battering against the northerly and
easterlv forts on October %. the infan-
try moving forward with desperate
rushes where the artillery had prepared
the way. while the pioneers and sap
pers were running mines against the
Russian forts.
The reports record a series OF des-
perate encounters at close range and
tell a dramatic story.
The reports. beginning with that COW
ering the attack Of October 26. are as
follows.
From $50 o'clock in the morning
the forts on Sungshu and Rihlung
MOUNTAINS Inc EASTERN Eibup VI Ac'N
on Keekwan mountain. and fort lying
to the north of the latter, were bonn
barded with our siege guns and naval
ordnance. and $50 shells took effect
Two Of the most important covers on
Sungshu mountain fort we're destroyed
by our shells One l5-centimetre gun
was dismounted and another damaged.
One gun on the northern fort OF East
Keekwan mountain was destroyed.
From o'clock in the afternoon
other siege guns were directed against
the trenches on all slopes OF Sungshu
mountain and Rihlung mountain and
against the trenches on the south side
of Pohsian mountain. All OF these
trenches were heavily damaged. A por-
ton Of our right wing charged against
the trenches on Sungshu mountain and
a portion OF our centre wing charged
against the trenches on Rihlung noun
tain and on the southern part OF Poh-
sian mountain and took possession OF
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-11-03
THE BALTIC FLEET NATTER To
ARBITRATE

Recent dispatches In reference l"
the North Sea incident indicate thas
the controversy between Englanu
and Russia engeudered thereby VIII
he submitted to an internatlouhi
commission under the rules OF the
Hague convention. In the mea'
me the Russian fleet will be held mp
at Vigo, Spain, where it Is now locat.
ed, in order that its officers aud men
NAV be used as witnesses atthe near
ing. and its vessels may be examine
by the commission, in order to ascer-
tain whether il is true that there was
an attack made upon them, as the
Russians claim. We are glad that
this controversy is to be settled III
this way. 1t is the proper mode 80
settle differences between nations.
and leads Us TO believe that when on
ferences arise between nations 'oi
nearly equal military strength, TINS
method OF settlement will be resort
ed to. When difficulties arise be-
tween the strong aud she weak, how
ever. settlement will continue to be
made by the sword or by resort so
bullying tactics on the part OF tie
stronger nation. 1t was so IL our
controversy with Spain, it was so III
the controversy between England
and the Transvaal. It was 50 III our
difficulty with the L. :. OF Columbia,
and il was the case in the dispute be-
tween Russia and Japan, because
Russia was labOring under the I'M
preston that in six months shecould
wipe Japan of she continent OF Asia
II she had known as much before hos-
tilities began as she knows now, her
little misunderstanding with tpan
would also have been submitted TO
the Hague Tribunal. We are glad
England and Russia have agreed ia
arbitrate, when their passions .weTe
infamed by the North Sea catas-
trophe. Their action is triumi h
for arbitration, but we want TO see tile
principle applied when small nations
are concerned also. When this Is
done, we will know that the move
ment is backed up by sincerity, and
not necessity or fear; then all man
kind can hail is as an advancement
in the worlds progress and civillzA
tion.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-11-03
BRITT LOST ON FOUL
Young Californian Had Cans Nearly
out When He Lost His Head.

Youn1 Californian Had Cans Nearly
out When He Lost His Head.
San Francisco. Nov Jimmy Britt
of California. lost the lightweight
championship of the world when he
foulsd Goe Cans. Of Baltimore, in the
fifth round He had sent Cans to his
knees 10 The 18th round. and then
.osinz IFS road. gave him a vicious
punca and Referee Graney promptly
awarded tae decision TO Cans on
foul The same thing happened IN inc
fourth r9und Cans had dropped to MS
.na.s % escape blow that did not
an nrt' struck at him. but Graney
wcrfl 3D.. allow fhe foul In the next
ro.nl .w yer. Craney very promptly
recornized the foul fighting. 1t looked
almost from the start as II it were
Rrltfs fght. He actually outboXed
Cans and landed blow after blow.
In The fourth round it was apparent
that Cans was scared and barring a
foul the fight was Britt's to a GER
tainty. While no excuse can be made
for Britt losing his head 1t certainly
seemed that Cans invited foul Inc
result was a great shock to the biggest
crowd that ever filed the pavilion but
fair-minded men agreed that Graney S
Judgment was just Britt went at Cans
like a bull terrier. landing body blows
alternating with swings on the jaw.
Britt was frantic with rage when ne
realized that he had lost the fight, and
rushed at Graney. striking wildly.
Granev. who is something of a boxer
himself. fought back. but the police
interfered and separated the belliger-
0utS
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-11-03
Russians May Retreat.

St Petersburg Noy The eXpcc-
tation of serious Developments al the
theatre of war ha, again failed OF
realization The official dispatches
record nothing more serious than the
usual slrmishcs The stratpgists at the
war Office are generally inclined to be-
liove that thc expected great battle
may be- deferred. and possibly may nor
occur this year though the Japanese
may make a desperate effort 10 flank
General kuropafkiu and compel him 10
surrender MukdeH. II General Kuropat-
kin is convinced thai the japanese are
now numerically superior De- may de-
eide 10 draw on as 81 would obviously
be- improbable 10 risk a general an
gaecmenl until the vast armies TO be-
placed under his command can reacn
Manrhuria Whatever happens. how
ever. it is not likely that the Japanese
can take kuropatkin unawares.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-11-03
them without heavy loss

them without nraNA loss
During the night the enemy resort
ed 10 every means TO obstruct oar
work. assaultine and using bombs. II
the same time the Russians worked
enereelically in cneciing repairs ON
some portions ~ their forts damaged
by our shells
ON October 2> the bombaidm'ni
with heavy and other siege guns was
continued and is effect was good. TWO
hundred and eishty-hye effective smells
have been counted. and besides these
several other shells took effect on me
forts Of Anshu mountain III noun
tain. Paiyu mountain and on hill 2o3
metres hi2h
Our naval guns were directed
chiefly AGAINST Stadyangkou. Us ana
Anshu mountains. the warshlps in the
east harbor and the western portion OF
the city
a condensation occurred i'm The old
city. and second CONFEDERATION was
observed in factory "A the northeast
base of Golden Hil which lasted for
three hours During the night a ma
chincrv building near the harbor was
bomhardcd by our guns. which also
projected the work of Tho engineers
ION October 90 the bomhardmcnt
was continued with an increased num-
Der of shells ON The same morning az
dawn TOO Of lhc enemy assaulted our
line cxtcndiue toward Rihlune iou.
but they were rcpulsed with heavy loss
simultaneously similar force of fh.
enemy assaulted our minc projected
against Sungshu mountain Our men
bravclv withstood the attack. but were
forced 10 luec a portion OF the mine.
which. however. was regainod with ihe
assistance of the artillery at 2 O'Clock
ia the afternoon
"a mine directed against Rih."nn
mountain fort reached the outer limit
OF the fort that night. \ portion of 'he
outer limit of The fort was blown nap.
Against the outer casomale of the east
ern point Of the fort lying north OBJ
East KockWan mountain dynamite was
applied twice. causing wide openings
and killing several oi the enemy inside
The ,ascmair
"Our bombardmrnt is proving in-
creasingly effective \ number of shells
from our heavy guns are taking effect
We counted $50 of The shells Besides
this heavy damage has been inflicted
ON the l.aulucchuikao. ~ mountain
and paiyu mountain forts and those
lyilc between them
Five Russian ships which were boz
ing used in clearing mines were also
bombaldod. Three of them were heavily
damaged and the other TWO were SET
on Gre"
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Oice-9OsH Main St. FredNr'ek"bu'E "
Is YOUR PROPERTY INsURED7

II not. and it lies in King George.
Essex. Middlesex. Mathews, Glouces.
ter. Westmorela' d, northumberland
Lancaster or Richmond counties, in-
sure il in the Northern Neck Mu-
NAL Fire Association. The cost is
only one-half of old line companies
No stores or shops are taken.
Only first class risks, like dwellings,
barns, furniture, vehicles, farming
x postal will bring full particulars.
Write the Association, Irvington,
Va, or ]. r. Campbell, Chilton's, Va,
agent for the upper Northern Neck,
or Waller j. Parker agent Mount
Landing, Essex county, Va.
Judge John c. twell, President;
Asa S. Rice, vice President; W. hcD.
Lee, Secretary; DR.. w. J. Newbiil,
Treasurer; Rev. F w. CIaybrook,
Thos. NJ. Arrest and John a. Palmer
Directors.
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e.,,llov predlcts Great Gains.

Louisville ty~ nov. DIR. Slias
g. swallow. the candidate OF the Pro
1fbnion party .or president addressed
q rairsizcl crowd at Scottish RITE
cathedral Tire candidate declared that
as his speaking tour drew to close
he was convinced that the election r.
uprns would SNOW great gains for the
Prohibition party In evidence OF the
gradual spread Of prohibiiory primer
plee. Or. Swallow cited the case o.
Kentucky. where 80 counties are dry.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-11-03

Mrs. Longstreet, the widow OF the
great Confederate General, has writ
ten a book entitled lee aud Long
street at Hightide, in which she ably
defends her late husband against the
charges brought against him OF tar
dinest, disobedience of orders, want
OF LOYAL TO Gen. Lee and other snort
comings. We have not read the
book, but we learn thatit meets with
uniriendly criticism on the part OF
some Southerners. But that is not
50 be wondered at.