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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-19
INTELLECTUAL REVIVAL
IN THE EMERALD ISLE
William Butler Yeats, Poet and Drama
fist, to Deliver Lecture at the
Catholic University.

William Butler Yeats. the distin-
guished Irish poet, orator. and drama
list, viii deliver lecture at the Cath
Ole University Sunday evening. on
The intellectual Revival in Ireland. d"
The lecture Will take place in the as
/ sembly room, MacMahon Hall. Mon
signor O'Connell, rector Of the univer-
sity. viii preside.
Mr. Yeats is one of the organizers Of
| the Irish Literary Society OF London
and Of ur- National Literary Society Of
Dublin. He is also the president of the
| irish National Theater Society lie Is
foremost figure among the writer's
and orators who have given a remark
able impulse 70 the study of Celtic lit
erature In the last en- years, that have
witnessed a great national awakening
I'm ireland, and the birth Of ideas which
have had profound effect upon Irish
politics, literature, and national life
The possibility Of a new Ireland rising
from the foundations of the old has al
reac sent a great thrill through the
lanC and created a new ard unlocked
for situation.
No one is better qualified to give ar
account Of this great intellectual awak-
ening than Mr.. Yeats. While his chief
reputation rests on his poetry, essays,
and dramas. he has also deep, knowl-
edge Of the influences and energies
spiritual. intellectual. artistic social
and economic, at work in Ireland today.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-19
HEIRS OF BALL ESTATE
WILL PROSECUTE CLAIMS
District Association Elects Officers and
Chooses Attorney to Protect In
terests in the Ancient Legacy.

Heirs Of the late Joseph Ball. Of Phil
adelphia. whose estate. consisting Of
lands i'm twelve States. is said 90 be
worth many millions OF dollars, met last
night in the office OF Thomas J. owen
9l3 + Street northwest. and plans were
perfected to push their claims for the
inheritance
Those Of the heirs who reside in the
District Of Columbia have formed an
associations. and there were forty OF
them present last night. The manager
and attorney Of the association, A. A.
Hoehling. said he preferred that some
younger attorney should take up the
prosecution Of the Ball claims. and as
the result of his suggestion Emory II.
Bogley, young attorney OF this city
who is one Of the Ball estate claimants
was chosen in his stead. Mr.. Hoehling
said that title examiners in Philadel-
phia. with whom ne communicated with
reference 20 securing a title for Hope
Farm. a valuable piece Of land near
was impossible. Mr.. Hoehling said tnat
in spite Of this statement. however,
which it was natural for them 10 make,
he felt sure that the farm could be
secured
New officers were chosen as follows:
Mrs. G. +. Brayton. president; Miss Lee
Washington. first vice president; Miss
Eva Shuster, second vice president
Vernon @. Owen, secretary and treas
urcr.
Joseph Ball died. without children, in
Philadelphia in 1921. and it Is claimed
by the descendants that he left vast
estate which has never been settled.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-19
VIRGINIA BEACH WILL
HAVE AUTOMOBILE RACES
New Association Formed-Ninety- Mile
Run on Beach.

NEW YORK. Feb. 19-An automatic
meet and racing carnival VIII be held at
Virginia Beach, Va. May 16, to Is next.
The Virginia East Coast Automobile
Association will promote the meet.
This association was formed last week.
with W. S. Royster, Of Norfolk. presi-
dent DR.. ". J. Adams. vice president;
J. Ray Collins. secretary and treasurer;
and the following executive committee.
Dr. LOmaX c. Wathney, II. NJ. Thrill
W. s Register. Dr. J. W. Adams and J.
Pay Collins.
Lee Strauss returned yesterday from
Virginia. He reported favorab bly, upon
the beach To local automobile men Mr..
Strauss toured FOR a number or miles up
and down the beach and found no draw
backs 10 It's successful use for racing.
There we're no Eullies and at low tide
the beach. from $50 feet 20 coo feet wide.
was found TO be so hard that heavy
cars but made mark upon the surface.
The length Of the beach is ninety miles
from Cape Henry 70 Oregon Inlet and
ten big cars may compete for the entire
distance IN a race.
W. Erby Smith, who for twenty-five
years has acted officially as superin-
tendent Of telegraph lines from Cape
Cod TO the Gulf Of Mexico says that
this is the longest and hardest stretch
Of beach on the Atlantic Coast.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-19
AN UNPLEASANT EXPERIENCE.

Has IL ever been your unhappy lot
10 be told by your physician that you
must go To a hospital and submit to an
operation If so. you remember with
what dread and shrinking you awaited
the day when you must endure the
knife
be possessed by a mania Cor operating.
especially IN cases Of hemorrhOids or
piles. and while the greater number Of
the profession DO not recommend this
last resort unless they honestly be-
Iieve IL necessary. the fact remains that
much needless operating is done. and the
patient put 20 much expense and suffer
ing for WHAT
To obtain a possible temporary relief;
these words are Used advisedly. because
IN nine cases out OF ten the afiiiction
ne started from OftenGmes he could
be cured much more simply and easily
BY the use Of such n remedy as the Pyr-
amid Pile Cure; this has come TO be
recognized as the hest remedy on the
market for the painful disease named.
and the druggists now sell more Of il
than all other pile remedies combined.
The writer personally knows peODl,.
who were afflicted with the worst form
of bleeding and protruding piles and who
were permanently cured by the use OF
Pyramid Pile Cure. In every one OF these
cases the attending physician had as
tiOn could he rid himself of the disease:
so much for the infallibility Of the doc
tors.
This remedy which is sold by all drug
gists at the low price of 80 cents, is in
suppOsitory form. is applied directly TO
the parts affected. and performs its
work quietly and painlessly. The Pyra-
mid Drug Co. Marshall Mich. viii mail
free to any address q book telling all
about piles or hemorrhoids. their cause
and cure.
suggestion Is offered that If the
reader is afflicted or knows anyone who
Is. this book be sent for. as IL viii be
fou-d invaluable.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-19

and so many policemen are required 20
guard the ruined and improvised banks
that very few are left to take care Of
the residential districts
In the State Legislature a joint reso-
luton was introduced calling upon the
United States Senators from Maryland
TO obtain from Congress an abatement
of the tariff on all building materials
imported TO the United States and used
in rebuilding the fre-swept section Of
Baltimore.
Decreasing Military Guard.
Brigadier General Riggs has issued
orders relieving a company Of the First
Regiment from duty in the burned dis
trict General Riggs announced the re-
mainder Of the military force would be
reduced daily.
The only individual failure so far as
the result Of the fire is that Of William
6. Stewart & Sons. dealers In builders
ha rdware. who have made an assign
ment for the benefit of creditors.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-19
Baltimore Insurance
Loss Forty Millions
Experts Say Companies May Not Be Liable
for More Than 000,00O--Plan to
Widen Business Streets.

BALTIMORE, Feb. Reinsurance ex-
perts are in an optimistic frame OF
mind over the prospect that the aggre-
gate insurance loss Will be considerably
smaller than was first expected. They
are now quite confident that the loss
caused by the confiagration will not
exceed $40 OO0. 900. and that 1t will not be
under $50. 100000.
II seems certain that at least a half
dozen streets in the heart of the bust
ness section of Baltimore will be widen
ed before rebuilding on them is allowed.
Warning to Workmen.
Supervisor Grasty. of the City Chart
ties Department. and Superintendent
Schonfarber Of the bureau OF industrial
statistics. have sent out a warning that
there is only enough work here TO give
employment to Baltimore workmen.
Marshal of Police Farnan has issued
warning to citizens to look closely
after their homes.
The city is full of thieves he writes.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-19
QUESTION OF COOKS
WORRIES UNCLE SAM
individuals Are Scarce in the Government Service as
They Are in Private Families.

IL Will not be necessary for applicants to
appear at any place for examination.
Nineteen Indian schools are nuy be
ing provided with muddy coffee, cobble-
stone bisc nit. mummifed liver, weather
board steaks and heavyweight pies be-
cause Of lack of cooks, and there VIII
not be mitch trouble about getting a
Job if applicants can change things. d
The Navajo. y. Nj. and Carlisle, Pa.
schools offer the fattering salaries Of
$500. Three schools offer $40. six offer
$500. five offer $50. and three offer Si0o.
Applicants must be twenty years Of
age or over. Age viii count 20. physical
condition. 20 and experience in Tipping
flauiacks and exercising other culinary
functions will count co out OF The posi-
BILE 100
The ordinary man cooks IN respecta-
bic homes are paid from $500 to $4,000 a
year.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-19

Uncle Sam is involved by the cook
problem, and, like a private person. has
to offer all sorts Of fiatterinS induce
rnents to get good makers Of decent
dishes.
The Civil Service Commission an
nounces that an examination for cooks
for the Indian service Will be held March
10 This examination is necessary
because so few of the candidates at the
July examination proved up TO the
standard.
Then. in the plaintive tones Of a sub
urbanite in an intelligence Office, the
commission says:
in view OF the difficulty which the
commission has experienced In securing
eligibles for the position OF cook. it Is
desired that all persons who are quail
fed will apply for this position.
mo educational test will be given, and
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-19
CLEVELAND Is RANK,
BUT NOT OF THE FILE"
Bryan ntimates That ExPresident Stole Some of His
Thunder in Recent Letter.

ATLANTA. Ca. Feb. 19.-WiHiam Jen-
nings Bryan, who has arrived here from
Florida. speaking Of Cleveiand's article
on THE Democratic Opportunity" said.
There Is one thing Mr.. Cleveland says
that j. commend. 1t is exactly what
have urged for some time. and that is a
platform that shall honestly state the
party = position and one that will mean
exactly what it says
DO YOU think N1r Cleveland has
stolen your thunder on the question Of
Imperialism" was asked
Possibly he has stolen the thunder
He would be more apt TO steal the
thunder than the lightning for thunder
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-19
END OF HEARINGS
UPON STATEHOOD
House Committee Will Soon
Report Two Bills.
FOR TWO C0MMONWEALTRS
Oklahoma and Indian Territory to Unite
After Division of Lands-Ari-
IONA and New Mexico.

The House Committee on Territories
today concluded It's hearings on the va
rious bills providing FOR the admission TO
Statehood of oklahoma. indian Terri
tory. New Mexico. and Arizona The
committee has spent nearly three
months listening TO the arguments OF
statehood advocates, and has given the
subject careful consideration. lt Is un-
derstood that the plan Of the committee
is already tentatively agreed upon Ii
will shortly report 10 the House Dill
providing for the union Of Oklahoma
and Indian Territory under the name OF
Oklahoma and provide for its admission
to the sistcrhood Of States, with the pro
vtso however. that this shall not be
done until all the Indian lands have been
duly allotted by the Dawes Commits
sion This work. il is expected. Will be
completed within two years. When this
IS done the state convention IS TO be
held and the State government organ
fZea
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-19
WILMINGTON CHIEF
DEPARTS WITH PRISONER
Arthur Allen Accused Of Raising B. 8:
o. Check.

Accompanied by Chief Of Police VIII
liam Black OF Wilmington. Del. Arthur
Allen. about twenty-five years old. left
Washington at 10 o'clock this morning.
He will be placed on trial i'm Wilmington
on a charge Of raising checks.
Detectives Berman and Horn and Po-
hceman Potter arrested Allen in George
town last night upon the request OF the
Wilmington authorities. Allen Is said 10
have purchased a rOund-trip ticket from
Philadelphia TO Wilmington several DAYS
ago. and when he reached the latter
place. he sent the other part OF his
ticket 10 the Baltimore and Ohio agent
~ philadelphia. and received a rebate
that he raised this check to $50 g. and
that II was cashed by a hotel keeper
i'm Wilmington.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-19
.REAR-END COLLISION
ON ASHTABULA BRIDGE
Lake Shore Express Dashes Into
Freight and Demolishes Four
Cars-No One Injured.

ASHTABULA. Ohio. Feb. 19.-The first
section OF Lake Shore fast train. No Is
running al full speed. telescOped a
freight that was standing on the Ashta-
bula bridge at 2.20 o'clock this morn
ing and the cabOOse and four cars Of
merchandise were burned.
The only damage sustained by the
fast train was the dismantling of the
front Of the engine. The crew OF the
freight saw the danger in time TO va
cate the cabOose.
Assistant General superintendent d. c.
Moons private car was attached to the
rear of No IS. which was otherwise all
express cars. and he was the only pas
senger on the train.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-19

makes a great deal OF harmless noise,
wniie the lightning does the work. But
the best time for him to have talked on
imperialism was IN 1900 when he had a
chance to do something He preferred
10 act with the corporations that con
trolled the Republican party. and his
utterances on the subject now taken IN
connection with his conduct are only
sounding brass"
" hat do you think of the stateme mt
by Mr.. Cleveland that he is a member OF
the rank and file Of the Democratic par
tyr
j viii admit with pleasure that he is
rank. but / deny that he Is one OF the
file. That s my view as 20 his being a
member Of the rank and file
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-19
win Pass House.

This bin, it is planned. viii pass tbs
House without serious objection at this
session. and may even go through tae
Senate. although it is not necessary that
1t should be acted upon By that b0cy
until next session. The new State thus
created will have a population Of about
$50 900 and VIII be entitled 20 four repre-
scntatives IN the House and, or course
two members IN the Senate
The Republican leaders concede that
the new Oklahoma VIII be Democratic
State from the outset by at least 5000.
but this cannot we'll be avcidcd- IT IS
then proposed later in the session to re-
port a bin joining New McSico and Ari-
IONA IN one State. which Wou be he
as the Senate is concerned the tVo Dem
ocraSic Senators from Oklahoma. Sotn
New. Mexico and Arizona are appo,N-- to
Joint Statehood but are beginning to
realize that il is the only thing which
can be accomplished
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-19
MAY RECONSIDER VOTES.

The Senate. shortly before adjourn
ment yesterday TO Saturday extended
20 Monday the time within which mo-
tions may be made TO reconsider votes
cast last Monday. This is for the Dur-
pose of reconsidering the claim Of ex-
Queen LiliuOkalani of Hawaii for re-
endorsement for the less Of the crown
lands in the islands.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-19
NEED NOT PAY FOR
LOSS OF BOYS HAND

IN the suit OF James r. Clements
against the Potomac and Electric Power
Company 10 recover $4,000 as damages
for personal injuries. verdict was re-
turned for the defendant.
Clements. who Is about sixteen years
old. had all Of the fingers on his left
hand and two on his right hand burned
of by coming In contact with a live
wire Of the defendant company. {. {.
Cole represented the defendant
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-19
TWO BRITISH STEAMERS
COLLIDE IN CHANNEL
The Phillip Peville Stranded in Dun
geness Bay and the Lake Michi-
gan Anchored Beside Her.

LONDON. Feb. 1s.-The steamer Lake
Michigan. from Halifax, was last night
in collision in the English Channel. and
Is now anchored in Dungeness Bay.
Tugs have gone to her assistance. The
steamer Phillip Peville is stranded along.
side Of her. 3with 100 passengers aboard
The Phillip Peville Is British steamer
OF 2,Sl4 tons. and was bound from Ten
eriffe for Antwerp.
The Lake Michigan is also British
steamer, and sailed from Halifax Feb
ruary for London.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-19
RED MEN TO OBSERVE
WASHINGT0N'S BIRTHDAY

At the last meeting of Seneca Tribe.
10. II. Improved order OF Red Men. it
was decided 10 celebrate the annivcr-
sary OF the birth Of George Washington
by appropriate services I'm the wigwam,
80 PENNSYLVANIA Avenue southeast. on
Sunday afternoon, February Il. The
following committee was appointed 10
take charge OF the services: ] y. Payne.
r. r Martin. G. y. Scott. J. S. Hardin
and Erwin Erb.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-19
GOT TREATMENT AND
ATTENDANTS SHOES

A penalty Of so fine or thirty days in
jail was imposed upon George Grant, in
the United States branch Of the Police
Court, today. for the alleged larceny
Of a pair Of shoes said to be worth
$3.50. belonging To William Porter.
The complaining witness works at
Freedman's Hospital. He said the
prisoner came TO the institution for
treatment yesterday and departed vita
the shoes. Grant pleaded guilty and the
shoes were returned TO the owner.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-19
FIRE ALARM PLANNED.

The Geological Survey. taking warn
ing from the recent fire at 1890 r Street
northwest, has decided 10 install a fire
alarm system. Those in charge OF the
Improvement were informed today BY
the Electrical Engineer of the District
that his department would furnish
them at actual cost all the necessary
apparatus.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-19
DENIALS BY TAFT.

Secretary Taft has written an en-
phatic denial of the press reports that
slavery exists in the Jolo Islands. and
is fostered by Americans. who are ac-
lively engaged in the slave trade. He
calls the report lie.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-19
"HIGH FINANCE"
WILL Be PROBED
New York Legislature to
Appoint Committee.
FOR RIGID INVESTIGATION
Methods of Stock Exchange and Ex-
ploitation Of Highly Capitalized
Concerns to Be Inquired Into.

ALBANY. y. Y, oct 19.-Ieaders OF
both branches have determined that as
soon as the Legislature adiourns an in
vesugsting committee will proceed to
New York city 70 probe the methods of
modern high finance" taking the
United States Shipbuilding scandals as
text upon which TO proceed. IL has
also been decided by the legislators that
this committee will investigate the fiota-
tion OF half a dozen other financial en-
terprises in which investors III over the
State have gained experience at the
cost Of sacrificing their savings.
Senator MaIby. chairman of the
finance committee of the senate. who
will be the chairman Of this investigat-
ing committee. said IL was the purpose
Of the investigation to recommend to the
Legislature means for curling Wildcat
financial schemes.
Ventilation of Modern Methods.
Senator Bracket. who will be another
member Of the committee. said that the
modern methods OF certain financial in
stitutions should be thoroughly venti-
lated. Both these men are among the
most Influential members of the senate,
and the Democratic members OF the
committee viii be men OF equally high
standing
Among those here whose names have
been more or less closely attached to the
recent accounts Of financial exploitations
were w. u. Guthrie. formerly personal
counsel for Charles NJ. Schwab and the
United States Shipbuilding Company:
Elihu Root general counsel for the
new reorganization committee of that
concern. Winthrop L. Scgrrctt. presi-
dent of the Commonwealth Trust Com
lany. the successor to the Trust Com
pany Of the Republic; District Attorney
Jerome and several financiers whose
Games have not become familiar in the
shipyards imbroglio. bat whose interest
In other industrials is recognized.
Thoroughgoing Inquiry.
1t is expected that not since the Lexow
committee Investigated the mocal con-
ditions obtaining in New York will
there have been such thoroughgoing
inquiry.
The resolution authorizing the inves-
tigatiOn viii be couched. leaders here
say. IN tie most comprehensive terms.
and She Methods of the New York Stock
Exchange. the defects in the laws gov
orning trust companies and the best
way TO safeguard the rights and inter
ests OF investors VIII be within the
scope Of the inquiry
Leading commercial authorities and at
torncys who have qualified as experts in
American commercial law will be asked
II Is said TO suggest the best means of
accomplishing the results achieved in
Of the English companies act. under
which the late Whitaker Wright was
prosecuted By the counsel for the Lon
don Stock Exchange.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-19

II OF empty houses do not er.b4rraas
NnNNS the Real Estate Dealer who usas
The Times Want Columns.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-04
THE kAIsER'S VOICE.
Harvard University First to F0Rm
 Phonetic Archives.

Harvard University First to FoBm
 Phonetic Archives.
 BERLIN, Feb. "A photographic record of Emperor Williams voice on metal matrices will be the first deposit made in the phonetic archives that are to be kept at Harvard university and in the Congressional library and the National museum at Washington The emperor, upon the application of pr. Edward W. Scripture, the psychologist of Yale university, through the United States ambassador here, has given two examples of his voice for permanent preservation.
 The emperor received Dr. Scripture after the morning church service on Sunday. During the making of the record his majesty was alone with the phonograph. He spoke twice into the apparatus. The first cylinder, made especially for Harvard university. con- tained observations on Frederick the Great The other was a short disqui- sition on "Fortitude Tn Pain.'
 The emperor's manner was kind and he showed interest in the matter. X These archives of voices are said to be the first instituted for historical purposes