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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-25
RESTORATION OF
VALLEY FORGE
Years Ago Practically q Forgotten
New Ideas, Brought
Forward.

WEST CHESTER, Pa. April 25.-The
Valley Forge Park Commission will be-
gin its work OF Improvement as soon as
the frost is out of the ground. II is ex-
pected that greater progress will be
made this season than last and that be-
fore next winter the park will be one
CT the most beautiful places in the State
The contract for the continuation OF
tue road along the entertainments, part
OF which was constructed last year. has
been awarded
Places Of Interest Marked.
The new road will begin at a point on
the old SchuyIkin road. near Fort Hunt
iTigton. and follows the line Of en-
trenchments TO Fort Washington. a dis
lance OF nearly two miles. Many paths
have been built from the road TO the
redoubts and other places Of interest.
with markers IN conspicous places for
the information Of visitors. A fence OF
cedar posts and iron pipe railing has
been built along the new road.
Fort Huntingdon. built more than 125
years ago, and occupied by Washington
and his troops from early in December.
l'9. until June l9, us. stands out IN
bold relief. In full view from the old
Schuylkin road, and is still in a good
state OF preservation.
Shot BY Farmer.
Near the base Of the slope Of the fort
Is lonely grave. with rough stone
marker inscribed: "A Revolutionary
Soldier; Shot by a Farmer While Milk
ing His Cow"
a few hundred yards from the grave
and along the old Schuylkiu road Is a
handsome monument erected by the
sons and Daughters OF the Revolution
as a memorial 20 Capt. John Water
man. or Rhode Island. who achieved
fame under Washington.
Looked After by D. A.
The most interesting place in the en-
tire park is Washington's Headquarters.
built In 1913 by Isaac w Potts. and oc-
cupied by General and Mrs. Washing
ton while the army was encamped at
Valley Forge
The building is now owned by the
sons ana Daughters Of the Revolution
front OF the building like a mute senti-
mel Is a cannon which was used BY the
troops OF Washington.
The building has been transformed
INTO museum and filled with Revolu-
Ilonary relics. most OF which were
found on the camp ground. A small ad-
mission charge goes toward defraying
the expenses OF maintenance. About
the grounds tables and benches have
oeen placed for the convenience Of pic
mic parties.
Site of Old Forge.
Beyond the headquarters on the road
10 New Centerville is Washington
Spring, issuing from the base OF Mount
Misery, pure, clear and sparkling. A
little beyond and almost on the park
line is the Old Forge. almost Obliterat-
cd, but marked By a marble slab. Guide
boards point 10 places OF interest in
the park.
Years ago Valley Forge was practI-
cally forgotten, but new generations
brought new ideas. until now those who
journey 10 the park in a single season
are coDpted By thousands
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-25
Mr.. Fitch Wants a Rest.

When seen IN his Office this morning
Mr.. Fitch said:
Il am anxious TO dispose of any idea
that my resignation from the board is
In any way due 10 the criticisms which
have been recently c1launched at the
management OF abe schooissrs This Is sbs
soluteiy wnhouts foundadous as my m
1ention 10 resign was made known 10
Commissioner mcfarland informally
more than three months ago
Il went 10 see Commissioner Macfar-
land a few days ago and asked him
when would be the proper time for me
TO send In my resignation, as ! pur-
posed leaving the city on June l. No
reference whatever was made TO the af-
fairs Of the school, for my reasons We're
then, as noW.-that- after forty years OF
hard work 7 believe / am entitled to a
good rest. and so ] mean 70 retire per-
manently from business and go where
] shall probably make my home in fu-
ture.'
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-25
DispHe on Price.

The only rift in the lutte, thus far re-
ported. is in the art department The
students of the Corcoran Art School are
clamoring that the countess pay the $50
she promised for the best poster. One
of the students, Miss Clements, handed
in the best design. they say but instead
OF receiving $50. the countess will give
only SIS.
Victor G. Fischer. chairman of the art
committee that passed upon the de-
signs submitted, claims that Miss Glenn
ents poster was not accepted at all
Another artist who could draw was
employed 70 make the poster. and, Mr.
Fischer says. he recommended that Miss
Clements De given $l5 for submitting the
best design from the school.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-25
QUINLAN SOUGHT
TO END HIS LIFE
Shoots Himself Twice in
the Head.
PRINTING OFFICE EMPLoyE
Was DISTRACTED Over Financial En-.
tanglements-Will Most Likely
Recover.

Driven to destruction and dependency
over financial entanglements, John F.
Quinlan, employed in the Government
Printing Office, made two determined
and distinct efforts to kill himself by
hiring bullets into his head Both at
tempts proved futile and ne now lies
In ward in the Casualty Hospital suf-
fering from slight wounds and viii re-
cover.
About II o'clock yesterday morning
While in his room and thinking his
troubles over ne decided that death was
the best way out of his predicament,
and, putting the muzzle of a 32-caliber
revolver to the top Of his head. fired
He then laid upon his bed and awaited
death. Because of the strange course OF
the bullet, it did not lodge in the brain
but inflicted slight scalp wound, struck
the skull and bounced of TO the wall
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-25
Call for Democratic
Primary and Convention.

Acting under and by virtue of the authority vested by Sub
committee of the Democratic National Committee on tie District of
Columbia we do hereby designate thursday the 5 dayof May 1904
between the hours of five 81 and ten O o'clock p H.
for holding the Democratic Primary Election the Dsrit Columbia
for the purpose of eng three persons delegates and three
persons TO aenaes from each the twenty-five legislative
districts in the District OF Columbia to represent the of said M
aye districts in the District Democratic Convention which said Con-
yenon shall be held at the Lafayette Theater Washington c. on the
18th day of May 1904 10 elect six persons delegates and six
persons to aenaeS represent Democratic voters of the
District of Columbia in the Democratic National Convention to be held
IN the city OF ST. LOUIS State of Missouri the 9th day July 100!
nominate candidates President Vice President the United
States to elect Democratic Central Committee for the district of Co.
lba and to transact such other business bore said COR
Venlon EDN IN SEFTON Chairman.
J. l.. ELLSWORTH GORDON
COT FER T. BRIDE
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-25
Aim Was Unsteady.

Disguised with his unsteady nerve, he
threw the weapon aside After waiting
as long as he could for the grim
reaper he again mustered UP courage
and. picking up the weapon, made a Sec
ond attempt to end his life This time he
placed the muZZle of the revolver behind
his ear, but the bullet plowed through
the scalp for several inches and refused
TO penetrate the skull. The man was
found by T. A Long in the house ZOO z
Street northwest and the police removed
him 10 the Casualty Hospital. The ply
sicians there said his injuries were PAIN
full but not serious
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-25
show Of NAM Features.

The delights enumerated make a small
forecast of the many attractions of the
fair. There will be raffies, wheels OF
fortune. grab bags, and auctions for ar
ticles of value ranging all the way from
pianos to papers Of pins. Lovely speci-
mems Of fancy work made by the fair
hands Of the countess and her friends
will be sold to the highest bidders.
The advance sale of tickets and con-
tributions in cash has already footed
up more than $4,000, and before the ba-
Zaar is over the countess expects 10
gather in $4,000 TO send across the sen
for the assistance of the wounded Rus
sian and japanese soldiers. That the
function has the approval of the high
est officials and society leaders is evil
denced by the list Of patrons and pa
tronesses. Which is headed by Secretary
of State and Mrs. Hay
The place selected for the fete is Bel
mont" the magnificent villa Of Mrs. AMI
Barber. corner of Fourteenth Street
and Florida Avenue, situated on one OF
the hills overlooking the city No hand
somer site could have been secured
Workmen by the score are now con-
verting its splendid lawns and groves
into vision o. fairyland.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-25
Not Due to Scandal.

The Commissioners said this morning
that Mr.. Fitch's resignation had no CEN
nection whatsoever with the alleged
school Scandals concerning which
Gen. II. Y. BOynton, president OF the
board. has preferred certain charges
against Commissioner Macfarland re-
Gently. rejecting on that officials man
agement OF the inquiry into the ''scan-
dais"
Mr.. Fitch's departure from the
Board and the District Will be gener-
ally regretted, said Commissioner Mac
farland today. Ff4e- performed excellent
service"
The requirements to be met by man
who is apoinr I'd TO the Board of Educa-
ton are that ne shall have been g bona
hde resident and taxpayer of the Dis
triet for the five years preceding his ap-
DOintment
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-25
FITCH LEAVES
SCHOOL BOARD
Is Arranging TO Retire
From Business.
SUCCESSOR NOT NAMED
Everyone Emphasized Statements That
Withdrawal Is Not Due to Scan
dals in Any Sense.
SUCCESSOR NOT NAMED

James E Fitch today rendered 10 the
District Commissioners his resignation
as a member of the Board OF Education.
the resignation TO take effect Juae l
next.
Commissioner Macfarland said he
would recommend TO his associate Com
missioners that Mr.. Fitch's resignation
be accepted. No one has yet been sug-
gested as a successor to Mr.. Fitch. who
was appointed 10 the Board July l last.
In rendering his resignation Mr.. Fitch
explained that his reason for the action
was his intended retirement from bust
ness. and his consequent removal from
this city. 1t is understood that he will
remove to Haverford, Pa, where he has
already built a handsome residence. Mr..
Fitch is sixty-nine years old. He was
appointed tO1he board t. NIL the3vacan-
cy caused BY the Resignation OF. George
H Harries.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-25
Districts:

Districts:
1. Harrison Street, AnacoStia.
,. 2ot8 9TH Street, N. w.
3. 34o1 M Street n. w.
4. 1912 31St Street n. w.
5. 21O7 Pa. Avenue N. w.
6. 814 10Th Street N. w.
7. 1903 O Street N. w.
8. Sc. Cor. 18th & Y SITS. NV.
9. 1908 New York Ave. N. w.
10. 1912 E Street N. w.
If. 4O8 nth Street S. w.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-05-24
A WAY OPEN.
MANY Pine Bluff Reader Knows
II Well.

There is a way open t.. convince the
greatest skep'ic. Scores 0, Pine
Bluff people have made it possible.
Tho public statement of their expert
cncc is proof tho like Of which has
never been produced before in Pine
Bluff. Read this case rf it. given by
citizen:
G.. II Garfield. locomotive engineer,
ON the Cotton Belt route running b.
tween Pine Bluff and Texarkana.
residence 1902 West Sixth avenue.
says Am pleased that an opport1n-
ty has been given me TO add NY en-.
dorscment touching tic u-;its Of
Doaa5 Kidney pills No- ani@ dj,
suffer fer years with ,3eil pain n my
back but annoyance FROM the Kidney
secretions accompanied tAe fzrmer. II
tic joltiug and jalring Gf fsse engine
was not The primary cause et 10y trou-
bic II certainly asvs.a eltp.. when
decp=5oaled. sgent=a goo#s al Of
money and used Lot i medicine With
ont gaens any permanent results
Whcn | saw Doan's EidE0E Tz..s az
1alffsyd i'll a st Loais aapee and re
commended by peop.e Wing : that
city VII. had been cured Of sEmptoms
similar 10 mine sent for 3 aox by
mail It worked wonders aal q cen-
tinuattan Of the treasaze,s= sfapped
the attack l vii II haHe tie
slightest hesitation to aiyise anyone
annoyed With either Haee.za o. yer.
excited kidneys 10 50 to Mann-Tant.
resley Drug stare fer Deans Kidney
Pills. and take course of .l.7 treat
ment."
For sale by all dealers. Ptsaa 5oa-
Foster-Milburn Co, Buffas8, \. y
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doa1' '5-and
take no other.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-05-24
Superstition in Venice

There is curious superstition in
Venice that il stranger dies in a
aoto' the number OF his room will
1a lucky al the next lottery.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-05-24
Mr.. .SILER'S
MISTA X f.
fCopyrlght, 1904. by G. Il Lewis ]


Mr.. Silrr, corner druggist, had had
parcel boys and seda fountain boys for
years. and he had always pursued Il
certain policy with them His idea
was not to let them know too much.
lie argued that knowledge of drugs
and chemicals made a boy conceited
iDd that soon after the conccH made
its appearance a raise Of salary would
be dcmaudcd
One day, however one day when the
first demand of the season for bot Soda
came ia Nh Siler put up sign of
~I;oy Naa1rd" and wondered II he
shouldn't ldopt 4 ncw policy There
was ta-at tear that lie halInt given
the boy, Il ialf Show. and the more he
thought Ut il the more il troubled him.
Dozens 81 boys ealNe. of course.
Wheuee,t Il druggist puts ont sisn
OF Toy Wanted II means licorice,
sweet Has. cough drops rock candy
aud lots Of other good things to the
successful applicant.
Mr.. Slcr selected oHc boy above all
others al Icy WHO looked humble and
enduring. Mjl whose ears proved that
he had Wdauent and disefction When
he had been engaged At ) per month
% tend tfie soda fountain for the win
ter the druggist called him into the
back room and keyed his Voice to the
confidential pitch and said:
"Hogaija. you look to nc like sen
sible hey.
"YrS. Ill. / am was the reply.
Il believe eau trust you With the
little secrets Of the trade
"Ycs sir You can.
tsPconle viii come in, II9ratio, and
ask fer pure StrupS and pretend to be
very worldly and knowing. lon will
always have the puresI situps on hand.
and be ready 10 swear to il.
Mr.. Silcr Wiuked at tie boy, and,
after takin@ time TO think ii over, the
bov returned the Wink and murmllrcd
that hr wasn't born the day before.
and | want 10 tell you particularly
about bot soda resumed the druggist
as he felt that he was doing the right
thing. There is difference between
hot soda and cold soda. l never told
any of the other boys, but feel that
can trust you'
cone is hpt and the other is cold,
said the boy after some deep thinking.
"EXaetly, my son. \ hunk Of ice
makes one cold, and hot water makes
the other hot. Never i'll all my drug
store life have told one OF my clerks
that earbonc acid gas was the life OF
soda water, but I'm going to tell you
It's what makes the tizz. you know.
'rhe see-wh hiz tizz,' naurmured the
boy.
"You will sell hot soda. 1t is hot
water soda There is no carbonic acid
gas in it. 1t is plain, cheap hot water,
but not one man i'll ten thousand knows
II. lie calls for hot soda under the itl-
preston that he's going TO set enough
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-05-24
Graphic's Daily Story

gas to run SaWmill lot week, ana
he goes away thinking he's been load
ed up. It's all deception, my son-onc
OF the little tricks OF the trade. | give
it away to you that you may feel tie
l,Ied half to death all the time, but Oh
your life you must not betray ne.
"iuter on other and greater secrets
viii follow. but this is enough for the
present. Come and 20 to work tomor-
row morning. and it Will depend en-
tircly upon yourself whether YOU lose
your job inside of three days or even
tualiy become the thriving and fot,lnd
proprietor OF This corner establish
ment."
The boy was on deck ut ah earlF
hour. as all new boys are thc FIRST day,
and hp WAS inductcd and Initiated INTO
the mysteries OF the soda fountain,
Afte.. an hours labor the Use Of the
various levers. springs, ratchetS, iall=
Gets and balance Wllecls beeaFe pi"lh
To him, and tae=ma who called lof
the first glass # hot soda TOOK hln for
Il Vrtcf:1i.
For the first htlf day All wont we'll
The hot soda =NeHt oil 8Itha rasli.and
every driuIier went oat Of The st"rf
feeling thai the s.I~ wits jitAi& INN on
lis heels. HorsItfo enjoyed tIte sit'!a=
ten immensely hai Il suddenly "ez
Cured 10 him that it WIS al one s!fi"d
When you Raat q man and he doe@n.t
KNOW it. there ieal much biI.Wijy in
}au2hins# brbinI lis back. II would be
Il good dead luna5rI. il The other fellow
VS. s.Put oa. z#ad iIee.t.e soon pa
lila there
What d. drink yer eittfa = he
qaerie.i Of M cid hadhead who had
just dow ned i glass sadd WIS mentally
estimating tire 49S pressure ut Il hun
o1ei pounds 10 the square inch.
.silat sada. Of .en,.4e." WAS the reply.
ICED t6a @.tS Uorhiu'z'
In great shape. You seem 10 have
bje bead Of Il on
"That's whore You are left. lla, ha.
ia" foafetI lioratio. Its nothing but
ylain Hot water. and The gas Is all III
yoar eve
boy. don't You fool With me-
warned the old man.
"Ani don't you imagine you are go
ing to draw any SAW logs to mill with
that gas.
The first three or four customers let
into the secret took the boy as
fresh" and let it 60 1T that, but after
awhile lie got hold Of Il man who
walked down to the rear Of the store
and shouted at the druggist:
so that's your little game, is it
leaving out the gaS? II | Want hot WA
ter | eau get it at home, and if owe
you anything send around your bill rs
soon as YOU please.
Then lloratio WAS called into the
back room for another talk.
II didn't last long, and it wasn't con
fdental or hilarious. Mr.. Siler simply
took him by the ear and said:
"Ileratio, we must part Take this III
kind remembrance o.. Il druggist who
departed from his policy.
Md when lioratio cot outdoors he
tiiScoY cred that he had been kicked.
NJ. QUAD.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-05-24
tcilhnfs CscMcreAs g

Pre- Iouha's eff Of s. Hot 50
the es OF s.. fe6ersb'<s&. C9on.
atad' and Peterhof is . Sancrots rec,
oaaltion Of the courtesy Of his in1-
perial host. II France VAS not repGG
sican. one w~pld ca4l ii y royal ZIP
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-05-24
h',a imr1cdiateiy,

r. S. BrArige1, Maryyi,ia (Mo9
merchant, accidentally picked up "a
live tarantula IN one of his show = II.
dows the other day When he ,l.seoy
sre1 what he had held Of he -. &C.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-05-24
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ozark 10 her eansatni5n. os, she
wa4 tapH5ely seee ahoa that Ca she
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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-05-24
Capital Sst OGk
GENERAL OFFICES, III Pine St.
Subscribed AID paid up
.eserse Fund (jan., 100

company not
to a
the life
company Il 10
physical
OF all
emboaying perfect
elalty a
cd lgaon nytea and cheerfu}ly
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-05-24
Get Your Stomach Right

In one week with brakes Palmetto Fina. M
distress after three days. Cures 20 stay cured.
Trial bottle iree il you send address - Drake
Formula Company. Chicago.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-05-24

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iIIM C06I 1904 ,>epualgo eQl LoJ uolgIs
.Imm! sQl leQl oIe suoAeo!pul aqL
,sa4ea6ltUtai uoIllW 9uO
Arizona republican., 1904-03-03

correspondents be told that fake jour nalism, sham reports and advertised hatred of Americans toward Russia are lies pure and simple, that our neu- trality is genuine, and that Russia may yet expect from America al. that she gave us in the trying days or the civil war. During that same civil war we had an understanding with Japan in her own waters. We have no more forgotten Russia's friendship than we have Japan's insolence at that time We are neutral. And We shall remain so. And in our neutrality we are honest irrespective of the fabri- cations of cockney correspondents. We are not playing the part of the tail to England's kite. The Japanese will be taught a sorry lesson by the Russians before the war is at an end, but Eng land, in whose interests this war is waged by Japan, will be ready to con- graduate Russia and share the spells.
 The one prevailing thought at this time should te the farewell words of Washington respecting foreign alli- ances. That dostrine is fundamental to our national integrity. Our present neutrality is based upon it. Neverthe- less, Russia in the past has been our friend, and that friendship we still re- tain. irrespective of contrary reports Those of our citizens who place their preferences on the side of a Mongolian pagan people have right to their choice, and these are the people who generally applaud the first victories of a prolonged contest; but when the gauge of war is finally settled it will be seen that friendship for Russia has all along prevailed, and our hope has been the victory of a friendly Chris tian people.
Arizona republican., 1904-03-03

der chief of the imperial forces in Canada, has given orders to man all the extensive Notifications in the har- bor of Halifax. N. S. for an elaborate series of manoeuvers. That such an undertaking should be instituted at this time of year., when Halifax is ice . bound and the roads leading to it's Notifications are blocked wit snow. is decidedly mystifying. These two in . cidents do not necessarily imply that England expects to be drawn into the war. but they do indicate that she is resolved that if war comes it shall not find her unprepared for it. She is al ready constructing vast naval sta tion on the North Sea, greatly to the discomiture of Germany; and as that sea is virtually the Vestibule between the Baltic and the Atlantic ocean it's importance in a conflict with Russia is manifest. On the other hand, should France join Russia in a struggle with England and Japan-and that would be the logical alignment of the four na- tions under their existing alliances the British defences in the Western Hemisphere including those at Halifax might naturally become the objective of an attack by France. The one fact which stands out clear and unmistaiS- able above the clo Ils of mystery which enfold the chess board of international statecraft and diplomacy is that ths lesson has come home to the great powers of the world that unprepared- ness for war is national sin as well as national peril.-Army and Navy Journal
Arizona republican., 1904-03-03
The Bureau and the Forests.

One of the very best of the works done by the bureau of forestry, part of the department of agriculture is in the contract it has effected with companies controlling more than 1,5OO,OOO acres of timber lands in Washington and Oregon. Under the terms of the centract-eufor- cihle though it is only at the good will and pleasure of the parties-the bureau of forestry is to prepare plans for the best method of reforestation as the tim Der is cut down on the enormous hold inGs. and the companies, with the part of wisdom on their side. agree to fol- low out the plans finally agreed upon. and to do all they may be able to do to further the views of the bureau. In so doing the companies controlling the timber tracts will put money in their purses and water in the streams cours- ing through their tracts. incidentally, but enormously benefting future hold CTS for timber purposes and future hclders fer farming uses.
 The reports of the bureau show good worE done last year in Alabama. the Dakotas, Arizona. California and Ne braska, ard the work that has been done is coupled with promise of Ike good work in the future in other stat=s, especially of the Pacific slope and the south. Pennsylvania, New York and New Hampshire have been doing ad-
 
 ation, the legislature of Kentucky IS considering a bill providing for the es- tablfshment of a forestry bureau In diana has planted thousands of prairie acreage with suitable trees, and South Dakota is experimenting with native trees and importations from Russia, England, France and Germany.