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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-26
CARS HOROSCOPE,
REVOLUTION AND DEATH
Terrible End Predicted for Present Rus
sian Ruler by German
Astrologists.

BERLIN, June 25.-German astrolo-
gists have been busily making fore
casts OF The Cars future since the
beginning of the Russian-Japanese war.
The majority Of these prophecies pre-
dict terrible doom for Nicholas II.
An example of these horoscopes runs
as follows:
Nicholas III himself is a humane and
peace-lOving monarch, but he cannot
escape his fate. He is doomed TO a ter
rible end The obstacles IN the way
Of his life are insurmountable.
This war IS the beginning Of the
end Of the Car. II is even a question
whether he viii live 70 see the end Of
the war
Moreover it is doubtful whether the
Car viii be alive at the end Of this
year. Even If he has the good fortune
70 live so long. his throne Will be threat
ened by a revolution, which will also
put an end to his own existence"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-26
SCHOOL BOARD MUST
HAVE TEACHERS PHOTOS

STROUDSBCRG, Pa. June % Writ
ten applications looking for positions
as teachers OF this county viii not be
seriously considered unless they are ac
companied with photographs Monroe
county school directors decidedly prefer
TO have pictures accompany the appn-
cations.
When the East Stroudsburg board was
deciding an election the clerk read the
applications Of eighteen men. Then a
well-knOwn director said:
What we want is 70 look at the fell
low himself and II he parts his hair
in the middle and shows symptoms Of
dude life. we do not want him"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-26
Roster of SlOcun1 Dead
Numbers 1851 Persons
Census of Those Missing Made Up by One
Hundred German Policemen, Who Have
Submitted an Official Report.

NEW YORK, June 25.-The first ac-
cuI'ate count OF the number Of persons
who lost their lives in the General Slo-
cum disaster was completed by the po-
lice department tonight Inspector
Schmittberger. who has had chai &c Of
the enumeration. submitted a report.
showing that 1.031 persons are dead as
a result Of the catastrophe.
Ninety-three are still missing from
their homes. and all undoubtedly lost
their lives. These. added to the num-
Der OF known dead, gives the total
The report is the work of 100 German
policemen. who were assigned TO make
a canvass Of the district ia which the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-26
"QUINlNE jim" DEAD;
TOOK TAX OFF DRUG

HOPKINSVILLE. Ky, June Is
Hon. James A. Mckenzie. former Con-
gresham from this district. died at his
home at Oak Grove today. He was
sixty-four years old, and known every
where as "Quinine Jim"
Prominence came TO Mr. Mckenzie
through his strenuous and successful
championing Of a bill. Of which ne was
the author. to take the former prOhibi-
tive tax of quinine. The speech.
which, through its humor. logic, and
earnestness. sent that measure through
Congress. was printed in newspapers all
over the United States. and was quoted
by politicians for years after.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-26
RADIATION OF N-RAYS
TO DETERMINE DEATH
Scientist Claims to Have Discovered
Infallible Method of Ascertaining
Presence of Life.

LONDON, June "a scientist. Jean
Becquerel. cousin Of the famous Henry
Becquerel. member Of the Academy Of
Sciences. claims to have discovered an
infalhble method Of ascertaining death.
The brain. NJ. Becquerel explains. radi-
ates, like all living active matter. GER
tain amount Of n-rays, or radium, the
radiation decreasing under the influence
Of sleep or anesthetics, but only ceas-
ing entirely after death.
BY observing radiatiOns or their abb
sence. no danger would be LETT of bury
ing persons alive. Cntn now, the only
sure sign has been to wait for putrefac-
ton 10 set I'm.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-26
BRITISH EMPIRE SIGN
OF EVIL IN THE WORLD
So Says Maude Come in Address Be
fore Irish Sympathizers in
City Of London.

LONDON, June 25.-Mrs. Mcbride.
wife of Major Mcbride or as she pre-
fers to be known. Maude Come. the
Irish patriot lectured before q large
audience here tonight. and created some
what Of a sensation at the outset by
declaring that she was in favor of Eng
lish rule in Ireland. II some one would
prove to her that the granting of free
dom to Ireland would threaten the in
tegrity of the British empire How
tention was so frivolous as TO be be-
low contempt
She then electrified her audience by
dcnouncing Great Britain In unmeas-
ured terms winding up with the declara-
ton that under the present govern
ment. the British Empire is a sym
Dol Of evil in the world
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-26
Levy on French Incomes
To Abolish Minor Taxes
Exemption for Renting Tenants and for
Doors and WindOws-DeliCitt to Be Made
Up on Unbult Land

PARIS. June 25-The special parlia-
mcntaTy commission Of the French
chamber has elaborated a scheme FOX
an income tax which viii so n De IRE
seuted before the chamber as a bill. to-
gether with which Will come the aDoii-
ticn of other taxes on which the state
income now largely depends
These are:
The tax paid by tenants on houses or
apartments they rent. This averages
about 10 per cent of the price paid. al
thOJ Oh the rate is higher for luxuc.nGs
quarters. 1t is paid IL additi0l u ihe
house and land tax paid BY thu pro-
prietor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-26
SACRED HEART LAWN FETE
TO CONTINUE NEXT WEEK

In order to make up FOR evenings lost
during the present week on account Of
rain. II was decided last night to con-
tinue through Monday Tuesday and
Wednesday evenings or next week. the
fete for the benefit Of the Church Of the
Sacred Heart. Fourteenth Street and
whitney Avenue, given on the lawn
just north Of the church. In case OF rain
on any Of these nights IT Is probable that
the fete viii be continued 50 as 10 afford
al least three fair nights during the
week
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-26
NEGREss TOOK LAUDANUM.

Suffering from the effects Of having
taken an overdose OF laudanum. Amau-
da Henderson. twenty-seven years old.
Of y o Street northwest. was taken TO
the Emergency Hospital yesterday af-
ternOOn about Z O'Clock She refused
10 say why she took the drug. and af-
ter using the stomach pump on her 20
advantage. the physicians allowed her
10 return 10 her home She was not
In a serious condition.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-26
MINISTER FROM PANAMA
SEES THE PRESIDENT

Senior Don J. u. de Obaldia. the newly
appointed minister from Panama to the
United States. was formally presses ted to
the President yesterday afternoon at the
White House. by Secretary HAY. The
ceremony took place IN the Blue Room
The exchange OF greetings. official and
formal though they We're. were par
ticularly felicitous. The mini.'er from
Panama and the secretary ~ the lega-
ton. G. G. Arosemena. viii establish the
legation at the Highlands July J.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-26
SIXTEEN NEW MEMBERS.

Mckinley Coun H. National Union. at
its regular meeting last Friday evening
Initiated sixteen new members and
number Of applications were voted on.
The committee having in charge the
excursion 10 Chesapeake Beach on July
II. reported that all arrangements had
been perfected Mr. F. b. X. Lee. the
president OF this council. was elected
senator last Tuesday 20 the convention
OF the National Union in August.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-26

KINGS PALACE
The True Import of
Stamps

The popularity of our
Trading Stamp system ar
CUES its efficiency. The
adoption of Trading Stamp
distribution by the fore
most stores of America SUBJ
Stimulates its value.
The Kings Palace Trad
ing Stamp system is unique
and conceded to be one of
the most liberal now in
operation. The stamps re-
ally represent a discount of
FIVE PER CENT ON ALL
MERCHANDISE.
Hundreds have beautIfied
their MONIES through the
liberaIity of these Trading
Stamps - many new books
have been started recently.
WELL REDEEM THE
STAMPS FOR FIVE DOL
LARS WORTH OF MER-
CHANDISE or
Han d s ONE Chiffoniers,
Rockers, COuches, Pic
lures, ParIOr Lamps,
Onyx Tables, Books, Mu-
steal Instruments, Ko-
oaks, Albums, and hum
dreds of other useful,
practical articles for
hOuse hOId decoration
and comfort.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-26
ANOTHER BANK WEAK.

SARATOGA. y. Y. June Z5.-John II.
De Rider. cashier Of the Citizens Ma
uonal Bank. has resigned. recent in
vestments having caused losses 10 the
bank Of from SIS, 900 10 $4,000 There
were many Withdrawals Of deposits
when the bank opened today. bur the
stockholders have assessed themselves
100 per cent. and IL IS believed the bank
viii be able to continue business with
sut interruption
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-26
KANSAS CROPS HURT
BY EXCESSIVE RAIN

KANSAS CITY. No. June 25-Heavy
rains have fallen throughout Kansas in
the last twenty-fouT hours, causing
more or less damage 10 crops and flood
ing farms and railroad tracks in the
central part Of the State.
Several streams are out Of their
banks. and the towns Of SRiddy and
Gypsum are pardy under water. From
two 10 five inches or water has fallen in
tWcnty-fOur hours.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-26
FORCED TO FLEE.

TELLURIDE, Col, June 25.-Harry A
Floaten, a merchant. who was feportee
by the military two weeks ago. and
who had returned home. left agair
after being waited upon by a commit.
tee Of citizens who warned him that hil
life would be in peril II he remained.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-26
The Engineer School.

While work on the institution is par
TALLY held back, that on the new Engi-
neer School is progressing rapidly, and
within short time the new barracks
and officers quarters viii be ready for
occupancy.
A separate appropriation was made for
this, and il was possible to begin and
carry the work through with dispatch
colony Of attractive buildings in
Colonial style lines the water front. and
these will serve as permanent quarters
for engineer officers stationed at the
barracks and their families. There are
thirteen houses in all. and between each
two is sufficient ground to permit
thorough comfort IN the way of light,
air. and shade. The houses have been
turned over TO the plasterers, which
means that they will be completed with
in a few days.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-26
SECRETARY MOODY
VISITS DOLPHIN
Gives Presidents Trophy"
to Crew.
LAST VISIT TO NAVY YARD
Leaves With the Men of the Dolphin
the Prize for Good Marks
manship.
LAST VISIT TO NAVY YARD

Secretary MoOdys last official visit to
the Washington navy yard was made
yesterday afternoon. when ne went
there TO present to the crew of the Dol
min the handsome bronze trophy won
b. the gunners OF that vessel In the
annual target shoot, which took piece
on Annapolis last April.
This trophy, which is the donation of
President Roosevelt. and is called THE
Presidents Trophy" goes to the United
States vessel whose gunners make the
highest marks at the annual match. 1t
remains on the boat whose crew is vic
tCTiCus until another crew wins II. This
is the first year Il has been shot for.
The trophy is a bronze tablet, with APP
propriate designs and Il place for the
rames Of the vessels which win it from
year to year
Received by Marines.
When the retiring Secretary of the
Navy drove through the navy yard gate
a few minutes past l o'clock yesterday
afternoon. he was received by all the
officers Of the yard and two companies
OF marines standing at salute as he
passed. Mr.. Moody raised his hat and
acknowledged the attention gratefully.
As he went aboard the Dolphin boom
ing of artillery was heard, seventeen
guns being fired in honor Of the head Of
the navy.
Lieutenant Commander J. II. Gibbons
received Secretary Moody as he came
over the side of the Dolphin. The crew
We're drawn up in line. and the lower
officers We're grouped behind their COM
mander.
The presentation ceremony was brief.
Secretary Moody made a short speech.
in which he expressed pleasure in hav-
ing had SO many delightful trips on the
Dolphin. He referred also to the object
Of the President in providing trophies
and the pride of Americans in the his
toric accuracy of American marksmen.
After the ceremony Secretary Moody
was well entertained at luncheon by
Commander Gibbons.
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excursiOnists lived 20 get the exact fig
ures. The recapitulation OF the stats
tics they procured Is as follows:
Dead, 93S. missing SO: injured 70. un
injured. 236. children made orphans. ID
reported as lost. but found 10 be liys
ing, 80; unidentified dead buried By the
city so
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-26

Another tax which will be abolish,
Will be that on doors and windows
TINS is insignificant, amounting ger
orally to only q dollar or two per year
The income tax Of per cent which
will be substituted for these will pro-
duce only $44. 900. leaving a deficit of
g 100000. This will be supplemented by
an increase Of the tax on unbuilt la
anc another on mortgages.
1896, Poughkeepsie and Return, B. & o.
r. r., account intercollegiate regatta
June p and q, valid for return until
June 80
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WORK PROGRESSES
AT WAR COLLEGE
Terrace Now Approaching
Completion.
BUILDINGS NOW AWAIT PLANS
Engineer School, New Barracks, and Of
hcers' Quarters Going Up Rapidly.
Thirteen Houses.

With the completion Of the terrace
on the grounds of the proposed War
College in the Washington Barracks
reservation work upon the new insti-
tuition VIII have to wait upon the de-
cision Of the Secretary of War.
1t had been the purpose to go right
ahead with the new building just as
soon as the terrace had been completed.
out the Secretary will not permit the
work TO be begun until it has been
definitely determined that the college
can be completed within the appropria-
tons which have already been made
This may be some time during the
summer or in the early fall. but until
word COMES from the War Department
nothing viii be done at the barracks to-
ward erecting the new college.
Progress of Terrace.
One Of the greatest tasks in connection
with the building Of the institution is
Ihe terrace work which is now being
zone. That is progressing regularly.
ana with satisfactory results to the de-
partment. Several additional buildings
VIII be torn down aext week I'm order
10 give more room to the terrace proper
Two appropriations were made for the
War College. and 1t IS said among off.
GERS at the Earracks that the Secretary
Is anxious 10 make sure that there VIII
be sufficient money at the disposal Of
the department. that the work when L.
gun may go right ahead without fear Of
setback Of any description In order
mat this may be determined. ali the de-
taiIs incident 30 the new building are
being compiled and their cost estimated
10 see whether it concurs with the
amount allowed by Congress for the
War College
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1904-04-09
SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 1904

Every citizen of the Eastern Shore
who desires to vote for President or
Congressman In November, must pay
his poll tax six months prior to that
election, as the new Constitution
provides, and the latest day on which
that duty must be attended to is the
7th of May. II he would enjoy the
right of suffrage when election day
arrives. 1t is not enough to have
registered. That was the first step tc
be taken if we would exercise on elec
ton day the privilege dear to every
freeman, but not the only one The
capitation tax must be paid also, anc
no one with proper conception o.
his duty and the obligation due tC
himself and bis State can neglect 1t
1t is a duty which every citizen no
only should attend to but he cannot
afford to neglect it, for the reason
that he gains nothing by doing so, al
after limited time as the treasure
and his deputy point out to us in
communicate in this paper,the pol
tax not only can be collected by Law
but becomes a greater burden ever!
year its payment is postponed. Ever!
Democrat, at least, must realize hi
duty In the matter and be prepared
by the payment of the capitation t.
vote for Democratic President thi
fall. The only persons exempt from
the requirement are veterans OF tn
civil war.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1904-04-09

The argument, in the test case In
volving the validity OF the franchise
provisions of the new Constitution OF
Virginia, was opened before the Uni
ted States Supreme Court at Wash
ington on Monday and concluded
Tuesday afternoon. The colored
brother, by an organized movement,
was much in evidence during the
whole time, occupying all the space
set apart for the accommodation OF
visitors and thereby, doubtless, gave
their attorney, Hon. John 5. Wise,
the opportunity, which he coveted, OF
placing himself right before them.
His arguments, as was expected, was
simply "oratorical," but it pleased
his clients, and that was all perhaps,
which he expected to accomplish. The
gist OF his argument, as summarized
by himself was to the effect, that the
Virginia Constitution was null, be-
cause the convention by which it was
adopted was never organized and
because the instrument was never
submitted to the people of the State
for ratification.
~ Mr.. Anderson, Attorney General
Of the State, in his argument dealt
especially with the constitutional
question involved. arguing that at
the suffrage provision makes no dis
elimination on account of race, color
or previous condition of servitude II
does not conflict with the Fifteenth
Amendment, and that when thai
amendment is not violated each State
has an unquestionable right to regu'
O. late it's own electorate. He went &c
far as to say that in determining
what the qualifications of a voter
shall be, it lie competent for the State
to fix as tests OF ftness, characters
tics which, though possessed by botf
white and colored citizens, ARE possess
cd by the whites in larger proportion
than the blacks" AS illustrations O.
such qualifications he included those
of intelligence, military service il
time Of war, the ownership of prop
erty, or any other qualities or attri
butes which are not based on tn
race, color or previous condition o
servitude of the citizen.
Mr.. Christian confined himsel
largely to the presentation of tn
question Of jurisdiction, holding tina
the procedure was not such that
was competent for Federal court t
act.
The case will be decided, it is be
lieved, on a question of jurisdiction
and not on its merits and will uphol
the constitutionality of the suffrag
clauses of the constitution.
Delay on the part of the Suprem
Court in handing down the decisio
in the case is not expected. 1t ma
be reached by next Monday.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1904-04-09
For Sale Or Rent.

I offer for sale or rent at pri-
vate contract my farm OF 32O
acres of upland, 200 in cultlva'
ton. we'll adapted to trucks,
such as sweet and irish pota-
toes, tomatoes, &C. and fine
corn and wheat land: Marsh
and fresh grass enough on the
premises to support 100 head OF
cattle and so sheep. Improved
land for the planting CT lou
barrels of Irish potatoes also on
farm.
Five buildings on farm, one
rice one and all in good repair!
1t can be subdivided and is
offered to one or three parties
TERMS One third or one
fourth cash and any reasonable
time for balance.
If not sold l will rent 1T FOL
cash or share.
w. H. KITCHENS,
Hallwood, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1904-04-09
OF Interest to Taxpayers and Voters

Since the new Constitution has
made some changes in the Tax-Law
we deem it our duty to inform the
tax-payers and voters what IT now
REQ uires of them. We find the i'm
preston prevailing among many
taxpayers that if they don't vote
they need not pay the capitation-ta1
of $3.50. This is not true. While
the Constitution does say. that the
treasurer or any other officer shall
not force the collection of the capita
tion-tax until it is 3 years past due, 1t
does provide, that it shall be return
ed DELINQUENT and at the expiration
of the 3 years, then that the Attorney
General appoints a collector and
places all the accounts for the delin'
ouents into the hands OF this collec>
tor with interest and expense OF coll
lecting, with the power to collect
said accounts out of any property
that is not otherwise exempted, that
the delinquent may have. So you
see it will be much cheaper for the
tax payer to pay $3.50 or 81 SO (if the
, per cent. be added) when due, then
to wait years and pay from s. to
800
In reference to the time that the
capitation tax shall be paid in order
to be able to vote. The National
Election comes off the first of No
| vember. The Constitution provided
that no voter will be allowed to vote
who has not paid his capitation tax
at least six months before an elec-
ton, so you see that in order to vote
in the November election. the capl-
tation tax must be paid by May lst.
In reference to delinquents under
the old system: We made our de-
llipouent list in November, giving the
TAXPAYER the advantage OF the fall
70 nav their las: years taxes but now
we have to make the list in June
and all who don't pay by that time
will be returned delinquent, as the
treasurers can't afford to make them
selves responsible for uncollected &C
counts.
Mr.. Editor, we write this and bee
Won to insert it in your paper, for the
following reasons: Should any voVel
present himself to the polls to vote
and find he has not met all the re-
lonirements, or if he should gee hill
name advertised among the oeiln'
ouents, or if some officer pounceal
npon him for capitation taxes Will
lots of costs Sc, we want the plane
placed upon the taxpayer and no.
ourselves.
, Yours very truly,
John Il. Hopkins,
> E. Il. Powell.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1904-04-09
Spring and Summer
GOODS.

Now open at our store at
Mappsburg in variety and I
quantity to meet the wants OF
all of our customers.
In the list we name in part;
Lawns, dimities, swiss, silk
zephyrs, Bingham Of all kinds,
piquas, dress flannels, cotton N
and silk appliques, silks Of all a;
kinds, Hamburg edging, rib
bons, &c.
Fine line of Negligee Shirts.
India Mulls and Linens.
Shoes and Oxfords to suit
the purse and taste Of everyone.
Large lot Of lawns reduced
to make room for other goods.
Carriage Harness from s7.OO
to $500.
Dry Goods, Notions, &c.
The half can't be told in this
space. Call and ask for what
Won want We have it.
Downing Sc Bro,
Mappsburg, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1904-04-09

Mr.. Frank P. Brent, secretary Of
the State Board of Education, is
busy preparing and having printed
lists of the local text. book committees
in the various cities and counties of
of the State. These consist of the
superintendent, three trustees and
three teachers employed in the
schools of such cities and counties
The whole list embraces more than
eight hundred names. These local
text books committees will have the
selection from the books embraced
in the multiple lists recently adopted
those which they desire to use in
their city or county schools. The lists
have been printed and will soon ot
ready to issue.