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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-17
BAILEY "FLIMFLAMMED"
ON SOUTHERN TRAIN
Two Clever Rogues Give Him SIS in
Exchange for $3.50.

Milton Bailey, young man from Re
lief N c, reported TO the police last
night that he had been defrauded out
OF SIS by two afable strangers whom he
met on a Southern Railway train south
Of Alexandria.
This IS about the tenth operation Of
this character which has been reported
20 the police as having taken place on
Southern trains near Alexandria.
According 10 Bailey's story. the two
men met him on the train and one of
them asked him whether he had a big
bill for a bunch Of ones. The unsus-
pecting Bailey replied that he had n
twenty dollar BILL and dug into his
trouser pocket pulling out a roll Of
about $50 BY accident or otherwise
Bailey was induced to part company
with all Of his money. and then the
scheme Of counting the ones" each
bill twice was began, and as the train
drew into Washington the counter had
just finished counting one hundred and
fifty.
As n matter Of fact, he had seventy
five one-dollar bills in his hand and
counted both ends. The SIS were handed
to Bailey. and he was told TO count EN-
over While he was counting the train
reached the station. the two men dlsap-
peared. and he found himself to be SIS
poorer.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-17
NEGRO PREACHER
DEALT IN POLICY
The Rev. Anderson Chris
tian Now in Cell.
WANTED MORE REVENUE
Had Nothing to Explain-Hoped the
Lord Would Get Him Out of
the Fix.

PHILADELPHIA. March 1T was
just trying to increase my revenue a
little. do hope the Lord will get me
out Of this fix"
Thus spoke the Rev. Anderson Chris
tan, a negro preacher, as he was being
led into the Second district cellroOm
after having been held in 5000 bail for
selling policy TO the negroes in the
neighborhood OF his home. Eleventh
and Fitzwater Streets. He was caught
II Is alleged. with the drawings, policy
slips and S13 In his pockets.
His wife came to the police station
with him and sang hymns while he
prayed. So emotional did they become
that the woman had TO be elected. When
Magistrate Smith asked the Rev. Mr.
Christian for an explanation of his con-
duct the clergyman replied, as he
fumbled at his coat IN an effort to
hide his clerical tie and collar:
Il have nothing to explain: l merely
ask for mercy.
The police have been shadowing
Christian for weeks. He is suspected
of being an agent for a notorious policy
hacker in Camden, who formely trans
acted business in Philadelphia. 1t is said
that he Is a follower Of Bishop Crowdy,
the negro divine healer"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-17
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-17
GEORGETOWN WILL DEBATE
INCOME TAX QUESTION

A public debate VIII be held tomorrow
evening at o'clock in CASTOR Hall.
Georgetown University, under the
auspices Of the Debating Society Of
Georgetown University Law School. The
question under consideration viii be:
Resolved, That an income tax IS a
Just and desirable part IN the system Of
taxation"
Charles II. English and Patrick Y.
Downng VIII speak for the Affirmative
and the negative VIII be upheld bv
George Calvert and Jere A. Sullivan
Edward J. Fegan, president Of the De
batting Society, will preside and the
Judges are 10 be Senator Bacon OF
Georgia, Senator Dillingham; Of Yer
mont, and Representative Littlefield of
Maine.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-17
Coming 10 the TheateTS
William Faversham.


The week of March q brings William
Faversham to the New National The
alter for a limited engagement in the
role of Lord Algernon Chetland, in X.
C. Cartons comedy drama, Lord and
Lady Algy," in which he made his
earliest and most memorable success
at Charles FrOhman's Empire Theater,
New York. The company comes 10
Washingtoa after an engagement at
the Criterion Theater, New York. The
production will be given as at the Cri-
terion.
Tnat good comedies do not spoil by
being kept awhile in cold storage is
evidenced by the enthusiastic welcome
accorded Mr.. FaVersham and his COM
pany by New York playgoers. his re-
aprearance in the Carton play is IN
accordance with Charles Frohman
promise that the piece would be given
again during the present season, IN re-
sponse to a constantly increasing de-
large cities Mr. Faversham will be
seen in his favOrite part of Lord Algy-
The Lady Algy of Miss Julie OPP is
described as a breezy, sympathetic, ana
altogether most loVable person me
other characters of the piece are In the
hands of the following players: Charles
Harbury, Percy Lyndal. Charles Bert
ram e Y. Backus. Louis La Bey, Al
bert Cowles, Edwin Hale, John Arm
strong, II. Carlton Redding, Ira Hards,
JOhI C Tremayne, Mabel Roebuck,
Madeline Rivers. Sara Leigh, Maude
Iosford. and Marian Childers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-17
TO PREVENT WASTE
IN THE DENVER MINT
Contract for Storage Cellar for
Sweeps" Awarded.

The Treasury Department has Just
awarded 20 James A. McGonigIe. of
Leavenworth, Kan, a contract for the
construction in the new Denver Mint
Of a storage cellar for sweeps" The
cellar viii cost about $1,000 and will
be- an unusually good one, being lined
with concrete as perfectly as possible.
to prevent escape of waste material
containing gold or silver, which is de
posted I'm this room.
Sweeps is the general term used
about the mints for every kind OF waste
material known 10 contain. or likely TO
contain. gold or silver, except actual
sWeepings The floor of the melting
room Is swept every day, but the gath
erinRs from the broom are thrown into
"a crucible, melted, and sent 70 the re-
fnCTy.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-17
THURSTON LOSES
HIS HOMESTEAD
ThOrwaId Sold to Contract
or, IT'S Said.
NARROWLY ESCAPES HAMMER
Ez-Senator's Property in Omaha Was
to Have Gone at Pub
lie Auction.

OMAHA, March 17.-EX-United States
Senator John NJ Thurston has succeed
ed IN saving his home, Thorwald, in this
city. from being sold under the hammer,
but has been compelled to part with It
a. private sale. and the transfer will
be completed within a few days. Thor
valid was the pride Of Senator Thurston.
who lived these during his most success
fuI and conspicuous days. 1t Is one Of
the show places Of the city.
Several months ago proceedings were
brought TO foreclose a number Of
mortgages with which the property was
pIastered. and the court ordered the
place sold at public auction, but no date
was set. Mr.. Thurston took the action
of the court very much to heart and
secured a stay in an endeaVOr to get
Hamilton. contractor Is said to be the
purchaser.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-17
INTERESTING BUSINESS CHANGF

Robert w. French, who for many
years has been one Of the leading sta
TONERS Of Washington. has recently gone
out Of business. TO accept a position as
Alexandria and Virginia representative
for r. p. Andrews & Co, Inc. whole
sale paper and stationery house OF
Washington. He has fitted out a sam
pie Office in the new Alexandria bank
building. at a large outlay, and Il Is
conceded to be one Of the most modern
ly equipped south OF New York city. Mr.
French has complete charge Of the Alex
andria and Virginia districts, and al
ready large orders have greeted his ef-
forts
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-17
CONSUL GENERAL BARLOW
QUITS MEXICO CITY
Asked Leave Of Absence of State De-
partment and Transfer to
Another Post.

MEXICO CITY, Mexico, via Calves
ton. Texas. March 17.-Andrew D. Bar
low, the American consul general here,
left this city Tuesday night, and on the
following day sailed for New York.
Mr.. Barlow last December asked the
State Department 10 grant him a leave
of absence and at its expiration to
transfer him to another post. This ac-
ton was regarded here as having been
due TO his resignation from the Ameri-
can Club. which ut the same time asked
for an investigation Of his official and
private acts here. 1t is expected that
Mr.. Barlow win not return to this city.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-17

ALEXANDRIA. Va. March John
Bergin, a baggagemaster on the South
ern Railway. was found dead at an early
hour this morning. in the yards OF the
". & o. division of that company at
Bluemont, Va Mr.. Bergin. when last
seen. was apparently in good health A
physician at Bluemont viewed the re-
mains, and gave a certificate Of death
from natural cases. His remains were
brought TO this city. Mr.. Bergin resided
al no North Fayette Street, in this citys
and was about forty-five years old He
Is survived by a wife and several little
children.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-17
Good Roads Committee
Made Strong Argument
Under General Leave to Print Valuable
Papers Were Incorporated Into Report OF
Senate Hearing on Topic of Day

Maine to Pennsylvania, and II Is under
this plan that the greatest progress in
road Improvement is now being made.
The proposed national aid is only an
extension of the principle Of State aid
so as to incl e the nation as one of
the cooperating forces. If State aid
has stimulated local action and pro-
duced good results. it is fair 10 con-
cIude that national aid would produce
similar results on a far larger scale
Importance of Movement.
The Government has spent enormous
sums in the Improvement of rivers and
harbors. But these appropriations are
of necessity very unequally distributed.
some States receiving the greater part
and many others receiving nothing at
all. But the Improvement of the public
reads is just as important to com
merce and just as deserving of the Gov
ernment's assistance. and a national
appropriation for that purpose could
be so distributed as to give each State
its proper share.
than s2.5O0O00 annually in, aiding State
agricultural colleges and experiment sta
tons But Federal aid to road build
ing has better warrant in the Consu-
tuition, and is more urgently needed
Aids Private Enterprise.
The Government aided in building the
great transcontinentaI railways by loan
ing its credit and giving enormous
grants of public land. But these roads
are owned by private corporations and
operated for private gain. How much
more necessary and proper would it be
for the Government to aid IN building
roads which are public property and for
the free use Of all,
Nearly every nation which has reached
u high state of civilization has given
national aid 70 the buildings of high
ways. without national aid no general
Improvement Of the roads all over this
country can be expected; for II Is not
possible, nor is 1t just, for the rural pop
ulation to bear the entire burden of
taxation necessary for that purpose.
The Farmers Due.
AS the farmers have cheerfully paid
the tariff to protect and develop in
| dustries in the cities, it is more than
fair that a portion Of the revenues
/ collected under tariff laws be now used
4 to develop the rural districts by build
| ing good roads.
The hearing was given in the interest
| OF the national aid bills, introduced
| by Senator Latimer OF South Carolina
and Representative Brownlow OF Ten
nessee. Both these men were present
I and showed a lively interest in the dis
cussiOns. Senator Latfmer has since Sc
cured the passage Of Il resolution IoI
printing u 900 copies of the report for
distribution by Senators. AS this is the
/ first public document ever issued on the
| subject Of national aid To road build
/ ing, there is likely TO be an enormous
! demand for copies.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-17
POLICE COURT CASES.

In the police court, Justice Cation pre-
siding. the following cases were dis
posed Of this morning:
G II. Gladdin. arrested by Policemen
Smith and Allen, charged with driving
a horse on the sidewalk. was dismissed
ollie Lair. arrested by Policemen Ar
rington and Nicholson. charged with be-
ing drunk in the streets. was fined 8. so
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-17
BALLOONIST DROWNED
IN THE RIVER PLATTE
Signora Silimbani Makes Fatal Ascen-
sion in BuenOs Ayres-BOdy
Found in Stream.

BUENOs AYRES. Argentina. via Gal
weston. Tex. March 17.-Signora Anto-
Meta Sillimbani, an Italian. who made
an ascension in a balloon here on Sun
day, was carried by the wind toward
the River Platte. The balloon was found
several hours later without an occu-
pant
IL was reported that the young woman
had escaped and had run away from
her husband with a companion, but her
body was found floating In the river
yesterday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-17
Creatore's Band.

SignOr Giuseppe Creatore played a
series of eighteen concerts in the Bos-
ton Symphony Hall in 1892. and thirty
rine more in 1903 Hundreds OF people
ere said to have been turned away from
many of his concerts in St Louis. Chi
cago. Detroit. Cleveland, Hartford, and
Worcester. In all Of these places his
interpreta tons and readings were re-
ceived as worthy Of the most serious
musical praise. CreatOre will play a
concert Sunday evening, March q, at
the Columbia.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-17
aThe Power Of the CO"

The attraction at the Empire Theater
next week will be THE Power Of the
Cross" which opens its engagement
next Monday afternoon. The play is
described as one which appeals to the
average man and woman of normal
tastes and natural bumor, by reason OF
its WholesOmeness
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-17
ST. PATRICK'S DAY.

St. Patricks Day was celebrated at
ST. Mary's Church this morning by a
special mass. during which the children
OF the parish schools sang hymns in
honor of the patron saint of Ireland.
Tonight Alexandria Division No. l, A.
O H, will have a smoker and collation.
at odd Fellows Hall in North Columbus
Street Addresses. Will be delivered by
members Of the order
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-17
SWAY Down East"

Way Down East. with its character
sketches and patent snowstorm is an
nounced for next week at the Columbia
Theater. where Il will be presented by
the original company. under the direc-
ton of William A. Brady. Lottie Blair
Parker play owes its elaboration to Jo-
semi Cyrisrner Mr. Brady's production
has enjoyed runs Of 100 weeks in New
York. 50 weeks in Philadelphia, ana 40
weeks in Chicago-runs duplicated by no
other Dlav ever presented in America.
THE company to be seen here includes
most of the people who figured IN the
Pboebe Davies. The enga cement at the
Columbia will be at an especial scale Of
prices. Matinees are announced Tor
THURSDAY and Saturday. The sale OF
seats began this morning
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-17
ROBBED OF SIG.

Albert Smith appeared at the station
house this morning and told the police
that while sleeping in the boarding
house kept by Felix Claus In South Pat
rick Street, last night he was robbed
OF SIS. The money he claims was In
the pocket of his trousers, which were
hanging on chair. The police are en-
deaVoring to locate the thief.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-17
The Lent-Kaspar Trio.

A trio was formed here last year. con-
sistIng Of Mrs. Lent, piano; Anton Kas-
liar, violin, and Mr.. Lent. violOncellO,
tut owing to the illness of one of the
members, their concerts were temper
arily given up. The first one takes
place March "a at p. m, in the
Raleigh ballroom, under the patronage
of Mrs Posthlethwaite, Mrs. Board
man. Countess Marguerite Cassini.
Ms James Hartman, Miss Margaret
Hitchcock Mrs. HobsOn, Hiss Kean,
Miss Letter, Miss Lowering, Mrs. James
Lowndes, Mrs. Francis Z. Musgrave,
Mrs Robson, Miss Molly Elliot Sea-
well, Mrs. James WadswOrth, Jr., and
Miss Maude Wetmore.
A particularly interesting program
has been arranged. consisting OF trio
by Johannes Brahms, Op. 10. one by
Ernest Lent, and one by GeoEg Schu-
mann, Op. ..
This trio soiree is under the direction
OF Miss Mary A. Cryder.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-17
SMASHED THE WINDOWS
OF THE KINGS PALACE

BUDAPEST. Hungary. March H.
During the celebration Of the anniver-
gary Of the Hungarian revolution OF
1s4S. yesterday. crowd of students and
workingmen smashed the windows OF
the palaces Of the King and Arch
duchess Clothilde, because they were
not decorated
The police charged the mob, injuring
several persons and arTesting nineteen
OthcrA
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-17
Prospective Vaudeville.

Henry Lee and his players will be the
conspicuous offering at Chase's next
week. and the organization will intro
duce also Elhe Fay, Edmond Hayes,
Charlie Sweet. Klein, OFT brothers and
Nickerson. Press Eldridge. the Nedmars
and the latest war motion pictures OF
the Russia imbroglio-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-17
PEOPLE OF IRELAND
DEAR TO THE POPE

ROME. March 1.-THE Pope today
sent ST. Patrick's Day greetings to the
Irish College, saying that the Irish peo-
alc were especially dear 70 his heart
and that he viii remember them ia his
prayers today.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-17
LIBERAL FREE TRADER
ELECTED IN EAST DORSET

LONDON, March 1.-THE bye-election
at East Dorset today resulted in the
election of Lyell. Liberal Free Trader.
by a majority Of $40. This is the first
Liberal victory there since 1885. and is
a further proof Of the hostility Of the
agricultural voters to Joseph Chamber
lain's preferential policy.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-17
SALE NOT COMPLETED.

The Virginia Safe Deposit and Trust
Corporation deny the rUmor which has
been current that they had purchased
the Tuba property at the northeast
corner of King and St. Asaph Streets
The deal has not yet been closed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-17

By a wonderful method, successfully used for
years and now for the first time introduced 70
the public II Is possible for any man, no mat
ter how bad on. 10 quickly regain the vigor
Of young manhood without taking any medi-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-17
PRIZES AT BAL MASQUE.

Al n masquerade bah given by Lucas,
7 yons, and Knight, at McBurney' 5
Hall, on Monday night Joseph Rock.
of Washington. won the first prize. lie
was dressed In imitation of BLACK
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-17

One of the most important documents
issued from the Government Printing
Office in recent years has just appear
ed. 1t is the report of the hearing on
roads and road buildings recently given
by the Senate Committee on Agricul-
ture to the representatives of the Ma
tional Good Roads Association
At its meeting I'm St Louis last April
that association appointed committee
to Law before Congress the subject OF ma
tionaI aid % road Improvement. The
committee consisted of one Representa-
tive from each state, and representa-
tives Of several important commercial
and industrial organizations. The hear
ing took place on January 26. and the
members OF the good roads committee
presented the subject ably and eloquent
". but. of course. rather briefly. as the
time was limited. At the close OF the
hearing. however, the Senate Committee
asked the good roads committee 10 pre-
pare some additional statements con-
tanning statistics, discussion OF the
road laws of States, of the roads and
road laws of foreign countries, and 9TH
er matter throwing light on the sub
ject-
Arguments Presented.
Under this general leave to print, ="
the good roads people prepared num-
Der of valuable papers which make up
the bulk of the report. and the most
valuable part Among the most impor-
tant arguments presented were the tol-
lowing:
During the first quarter Of the last
century the right and duty Of the Gov
eminent to make internal improvements
were fully discussed and decided Oy Con-
gress in the Affirmative. Road build
ing was then the most important kind
of internal Improvement. The National
Pike" was authorized by Congress aid
built from Cumberland. Nd, to the Ohio
River and westward across Ohio, In
diana, and Illinois, at an expense of
s., 600, 900 to the Federal Treasury.
Affects Rural Delivery.
Congress IS empowered by the Consti-
tuition ito establish postofices and post
roads" Nearly ali the important high
ways in the country are now used as
post roads and, with the rapid extern
sion OF rural free delivery. more and
more OF them are needed for use In
transporting the mails. Indeed, the bad
condition Of the roads is the principal
obstacle to the general extension OF
rural free delivery. Unless the Govern
ment gives the people some aid in the
work of improving these roads, the
whole rural free delivery system may
have to be abandoned because It can
not be carried out with equal justice to
all communities.
The state aid plan has been adopted
In all the Northeastern States from
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-17
"The Charity Nurse"

THE Charity Nurse" Heuck & Fen
nessy's production. viii be seen at the
Academy all next week. It is a story
strangely different from that which
forms the foundation OF so many plays
of this type The company includes
Selma Herman, who is said to enact
the leading emotional role in a manner
that has added much to her already eX-
ceiient reputation.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-17
ORGAN RECITAL.

An organ recital viii be given at the
Second Presbyterian Church tonight by
| s Frederick Smith. Of Washington.
who will be assisted by Mary Carbon.
soprano, of Chevy Chase College. Md.
No admission will be charged to the re-
oital
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-17
Ten Days
Free Treatment
Offered Men.

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elect, Gonorrhea, Unnatural Dis
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-17
TrOcadero Burlesquers.

Weldon & Bryant's Trocadero Burles-
quers will be the attraction at the Ly-
ceum next week.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-17
ALEXANDRIA NEWS NOTES

Dinah." Lillian ElsOm. as Sis Hop
lsins. took second prize, and Herman
FriedIander. as a gypsy, took third prize.