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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-11
CORCORAN CADETS HOLD
TWENTY-FIRST BANQUET
General Harrie5, Adjutant Brett, and
Captain Edwards Speak.

years members of the Corcoran Cadets.
Company 4, First Regiment National
Guard. q the District of Columbia.
gathered around the banquet board at
the Shore nam Hotel last evening. en-
joyed sumptuous repast. smoked
cigars, and listened to stories by Gen.
George Harries. Adjt. Gen. Lloyd NJ
Brett, Captain Edwards. and many
others.
Capt Z. c. Edwards. Of the Corcor-
ans. presided as POSTMASTER. All OF the
members Of the command wore the dis
tinctive full dress Of the company. and
attired in their snowy white coats and
blue trousers presented a picturesque
appearance amid the profuse decora-
tons Of the banquet hall.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-11

Marie Won Unschuld's Success at First
Piano Recital in Washington.
Dinners, Teas, Mi-Careme Reception, and Other
Events in Resident and Social Life at
the National Capital!

Kean. entertained at a small tea yester-
day afternoon.
Miss Cannon has returned from short
visit to New York
Herbert H. D. PIERCE, Third Assistant
Secretary of State. and Mrs. Peirce, who
sailed from New York several weeks
ago. have arrived n Naples. Mr.. Peirce
is making a tour Of inspection Of the
American consulates on the Mediter
ranean.
Mr.. CaIderon, the Peruvian minister.
went to New York yesterday for a short
visit
Mr. and Mrs Joseph z. Thropp and
Franklin Kuhnen, OF Washington, who
have been spending some time on the
coast of Florida, are at the Ponce de
Leon, ST Augustine. en- route North.
Mr.. Kurino, who was Japanese min
lister to Russia until the breaking on
of the relations between the two coun-
tries, is expected at the Japanese lega-
ton shortly.
The British ambassador and his daugh-
ter, Miss Durand, We're interested spec
tators at the Senate yesterday. They
/ occupied front seats IN the diplomatic
gallery.
Misses Margaret and Octavia GilmeI
and Miss Ella Bosany, o. Virginia, who
have been spending several days in the
National Capital. the guests Of Mr.. and
/ Mrs. r. T. Buckingham, Of 1902 New
Jersey Avenue northwest, have returned
/ home.
/ Mrs. George w. Knox, Of Belgrade.
Ne, is visiting her daughter. Mrs. Mary
Knox Linn. 2014 Fifteenth Street north
! west
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-11
DREDGING CO. AT WORK
ON RIVER CHANNELS

Work has been begun BY the Atlantic.
Gulf and Pacific Dredging Company on
its contract 10 deepen the channels Of
the river near Washington.
The company is under contract TO re-
move $50, 600 Yards of mud from the
river and pump il on the low portions Of
Potomac Park. At present the company
has drcdge working near the junction
OF the main channel and the Eastern
Branch. where 5000 yards OF mud are
10 be removed from the river, making
"a waterway twenty-fOur feet deep al
this point
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-11

Joints, muscles and nerves and
when the system is in this con-
dition it needs only some excit-
ing cause, like exposure to
night air, damp. chilly weather,
or the cold, bleak winds of win
ter, to arouse the slumbering
poisons and bring on Rheuma-
tism. The severity of the attack
depends upon the amount of
acid in the blood and the guam
tity of acrid matter IN the joints
and muscles. Some people are
almost helpless from the first,
while others have occasional
spells or are uncomfortable, rest
less. nervous and half sick all
the time from the nagging aches
and pains. Rheumatism is a
disagreeable companion even In
its mildest form and must be
thoroughly eradicated or 1t grows
worse as we grow older, and fire.
quently stiffens the joints, draws
the muscles out of shape, breaks
health. A disease that originate
cannot be cured with external rem
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-11
KNOXVILLE MEN SEEK
PARDON FOR ATTORNEY

L. c. Houk and Horace Mann, OF
Knoxville. Tenn. are here TO confer
with the Attorney General in reference
10 a pardon for n. a. Pratt, d young
Massachusetts lawyer. located at Chat
tanooga- He was sentenced to two
years IN a Federal prison for dcfraudins
a number OF people on land titles.
Pratt comes or q good family and
the movement for his pardon Is backed
by Senators Lodge. ForAker. and othera.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-11
MASS FoR MRs. MCGOWAN.

At Holy Trinity Church, this morning
funeral services Of Mrs. Catherine Z.
MCGOWAN were held. Requiem mass was
chanted. The interment was private.
Mrs MCGOWAN died on Wednesday az
ternoon at her home. 3233 y Street
northwest, after an Illness Of several
Y eeks. Death was due TO an attack Of
typhoid fever and pneumonia. She was
ont of the besI-knoWn residents OF
Georgetown. She was the widow of the
late Michael A. MCGOWAN, who for
many years resided in the West End.
Several grown children SURVIVE
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-11
DENTISTS DON'T WANT
SECOND ASSOCIATION

The movement 10 organize a second
dental association received a setback
last night. when a meeting held for that
purpose at the dental department Of Co
lumbar University adjourned without
having accomplished anything. Among
the dentists who attended the meeting
were members Of the District Dental
Society. who declared IL would be in
furious 70 the profession to organize an
other association.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-11
FOUR WILLS OFFERED
IN PROBATE COURT

-Four wills were offered for probate
yesterday. That of Almira e Hazel,
dated October 80. 1903, disposes of her
estate 10 her children.
Della Keane. by her viii OF February
IS last. leaves her property 70 her four
children
BY his viii. dated October 80 last
Jacob Juenemann leaves his estate in
trust for the benefit OF his children
With the exception Of gifts 10 friends
Jesse W Underwood divides his estate
among his nieces, nephews, and his
brother
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-11
sTEAMER SUNSHINE BuRNEn.

MEMPHIS. Tenn. March 1.-THE
steamer Sunshine, OF the Memphis ana
Cincinnati Packet Company, has jusr
burned 20 the waters edge, near Tip
tonville Tenn. There were many per
sons on board. but no lives We're lost.
The boat caught FIRE from the watch
mans lantern, drifted down the river
about two miles, and touched the bank.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-11
NEGRO DIES IN BUGGY
EN- ROUTE TO CAPITAL

Pinned 20 the ground by a huge log
which rolled down on him near saw
MIL IN lfilburn. Prince George county.
Nd Washington Johnson. a negro
forty-five years old. was internally in
fured and died shortly after the acct
dent yesterday afternoon A friend
started 10 Washington with him in a
buggy but Johnson succumbed to his
Injuries half way between the city and
where the accident occurred.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-11
LEAP YEAR BOX PARTY.

a leap year box party was held last
night at Good Tempiar Hall, on the
Brookeville Road. Tenleytown, under
the auspices of Silver Star Lodge. No
20. l. o. G. T. Boxes were donated by
the young men and purchased by the
young women. An excellent musical
and literary entertainment was one OF
the features Of the evening. The pro-
ceeds Of the boxes was turned into the
lodge treasury.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-11
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MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Charles Dyce. %, and Helen Howard.
y.
Joseph Z. Moore. q, and Rosa f.
Dreifus, Is. both OF Alexandria. Va.
John p Cartwright. %, and Mabel l.
Golding. Is
julius c. Polite. q, and sallie Cash.
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-11
BATTLE WITH ICE.

The barge Essex. commanded by Capt
G. II. Smith arrived here yesterday aft
ernOon from Fernandina. Fla. with
POO, 600 feet Of Georgia pine. for the firm
of J. Edward Libbey & Sons. Of George
town. The barge had a difficult trip.
owing TO the ice in the river
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-11
NEWS OF GEORGETOWN
SERVICE AT 81. IoHRs-

The Rev James n. w Blake. pastor
Of Christ Episcopal Church preached on
Wednesday evening at St Johns Epis-
cOpal Church. the occasion being the
regular Wednesday evening Lenten serV-
ice
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-11

One of the most fashionable audiences
of the season gathered in the New
Willard ballroom yesterday afternoon TO
hear the young Austrian pianist, Marie
Won -I-nschuld. in her first single piano
recital in America. The concert was
given in the pink ballroom of the New
Willard, under the direct patronage Of
the Austrian ambassador and Madame
de Hengelmuller-
Some of the most beautiful and elab-
crate toilettes seen this season were
worn.
In the audience were the Austrian am
bassador and Madame Hengelmuller,
Madame Jusserand. the Countess Mar
guerite Cassini. the Belgian minister
and Baroness Moncheur, the counselor
Of the German embassy, Mrs. James
Wadsworth. Mrs. Reginald De Koven,
Mrs. Hitchcock and the Misses Hitch
cock, Mrs. Francis B. Loomis. Baroness
Bsumgarten. Mrs. Frederick Alger. Mrs
James Hartman. Mrs. StiIsOn Hutchins,
Mrs. Siebert, Mrs. Hunt Slater, Mrs.
Foraker, Mrs. Hobson. Miss Harriet
wadsworth, Mrs. Lee Philips, Mrs.
Bowen, and Mrs. Young.
Miss Won Unschuld has played before
Washington music lovers on, several oc-
casions. but it remained for her recital
Of yesterday to convince her admirers
here Of her fine musical abilities. The
recital was a triumph for Che young ar
fist, and afforded the audience one Of
the best musical treats Of many sea-
sons.
Rarely IS so long program given by
/ one artist, and when the numbers com
prising il are taken into consideration
/ Miss Won Unchuld's success is undoubt-
] I Fa-ra ~ 7ff
4 No. I3. the concluding number. she was
as brilliant. fresh. and satisfying as In
i any one of the earlier compositions.
/ Had Miss Won Unschuld consulted the
wishes OF her auditors 1t is safe to as
sumo that she could not have selected a
program of greater interest and charm.
I The Liszt rhapsOdie was one Of tie
most brilliantly executed compositions
of the afternoon, and was read with
marvellous skill. BeethOven's c sharp
I minor sonata proved a gem. and in the
| hands Of Miss Won Unschuld it received
a poetic and interesting Interpretation
| A delightful group of lighter compost
lions was combined IN five sketches ty
Heller
The women Of the Church of the
Covenant viii give a tea this afternoon
at the home Of w A. Carroll. 10
| sachusetts Avenue, in aid Of the
Church League. = Mrs. Thomas c. Noyes
and Mr. Thompson will contribute
! musical selections, and refreshments
/ consisting Of the usual tea Gainties
/ will be served.
The entertainment is under the pa
4 tronage of Mrs. Hay. Mrs. CulloE-- Airs
Foster. Mrs. Walsh Mrs Hamilton. and
Mrs. Seymour.
Mrs. Herbert Wadsworth's mi-carem'
reception and dance last evening was
one Of the most pleasant events of the
day. Society was generally represented
especially the younger element. all Of
whom appeared in fancy costumes and
wore masks. Following the reception
! supper was served, when the drawing
room suite was used for dancing
The old COrcoran House presented al
animated scene yesterday afternoon
when Mrs. Depew received for the last
time this season
The Misses Kean. sisters Of Senator
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-11
RHEUMATISM
AN INDEscRIBARLE TORTURE

Rheumatism sometimes comes on suddenly doesn't prove
accidental 1t
develop the system long before
The blood the first OF attack and the
poisonous the distributed
through parts system and settle in
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-11
RHEUMATISM IN ELBOWS, WRISTS
AND KNEES.
Urbana, ohio, Aug. 81, &c

Urbana, Ohio, Aug. IS, 1903.
Last winter I had a severe attack Of
rheumatism. L started in the right
elbow, and from there TO my wrists; the
right wrist was the worse. Tt became
swollen and extremely painful. My left
knee Joint was the next place TO be at
tackled Tt became swollen and ofcourse
painful. The next point TO be affected
was the hip and ankle, which gave me
much trouble. was barely able to get
about for some time. 7 was under treat
ment Of a physician for awhile, but get
ting no better, I began s. S. s., and after
taking it for some time I was entirely
relieved of the rheumatism. All swell
ing and soreness disappeared. consider
s. s. s. an excellent remsdy for Rhauma-
tisIn and all troubles having their origin
in the blood.
GRIFFITH KELLY.
4o3 Bloomfield Ave.
own the nervous system, and ruins the
5 in the blood. as Rheumatism does,
edies like liniments and plasteTs; such
things scatter the pains or drive them
TO some other part of the body, but
do not touch the disease or improve
the condition of the blood. The thin,
acid blood must be restored TO its
normal purity and strength, 50 that
all poisonous substances may be car
ried out of the system. and no medi-
IT a time as S. S. S. which not only
acts the pOisons. but builds up the
Rheumatism, and should YOU desire
, our phyicians will furnish it without
Y SPECIFIC Coz ATLANTA GAO
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-11
Senator Warren Host
At Dinner in New Willard

Senator Warren entertained at din
ner of forty covers last night at the
New Willard. Miss Warren. who is one
Of the most youthful hostesses at the
Capital, assisted her father in receiving
the guests, and presided at the hand
somely appointed table set in the Presi-
Dental suite Of the hostelTy-
The apartments were decorated with
palms. ferns. and American Beauty
roses. Hundreds OF jonquils were ar
ranged on the table, which was further
beautified with many candelabra capped
with yellow shades.
Among the guests were General and
Mrs. Draper, Mr.. and Mrs. Wayne Mac
Veagh. Senator and Mrs. Cullom. Sen
ator and Mrs Clark. Senator Bever-
idee. Senator and Mrs. Depew. Senator
and Miss Willard, Miss Dietrich, Sena-
tor and Mrs. Dryden, Senator and Mrs.
Alger. Senator and Mrs McCreary,
REPRESENTATIVE and Miss Lowering. Mrs.
Cowles. Mr.. and Mrs. Arnold Hague.
Miss Gwynn, Mrs. Maggie, Mrs. Freden-
dali, Miss Magruder Judge Magoon. Mt
churchill and Mr. DeBillier.
Mrs. Spooner. wife OF Senator Spooner.
gave d prettiIy appointed luncheon yes
terday, when her guests were Lady Du-
rand, wife of the British ambassador;
Mrs. Holmes. wife OF Justice Holmes
Mrs. Hitchcock. Mrs Foraker. Mrs
Fairbanks. Mrs. Chafee. Mrs. Francis
Burton Harrison. Mrs. Cowles. Mrs. J.
B. Henderson. and Mrs. Herbert Wads.
worth.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-11
HELD AS A SLAVE
FOR DEBT OF 81
Arrests in Mississippi on
PeOnage Charge.
CRUEL TREATMENT OF NEGRO
Excitement in Kemper County and
Threats of Vengeance by the
Parties Implicated.

JACKSON, Miss. March 1L-"Shep'
Griffin. a negro. is in jail at Meridian.
having been taken by a bench warrant
from certain persons in Kemper county.
who. it is alleged. held him in involun-
tary se''vitude.
This is the first substantial charge Of
peonage that has come TO the attention
Of United States officials in Mississippi
The neighborhood where the arrests
were made is excited.
1t is alleged that the persons arrested
not only have made threats that they
would kill the negro and the deputies
who arrested him. but also would XIII
the witnesses against them and burn
their property.
White InfOrmants.
Several white citizens OF Kemper
county brought the case to the atten-
ton Of the United States marshal. as
serting that the negro on one occasion
had been stripped and severely whipped
for leaving the premises Of those who
held him. on his second escape, 1T IS
alleged. he fed into NessObat county,
where he was recaptured. Revolvers
were drawn on him. and rope was placed
around his neck and fastened to the
pommel of a saddle. He was dragged
and driven back into Kemper county
Persons who held Griffin IN servitude
declare that he owed them 81. This he
offered to pay. and reputable white citi-
Zens also offered TO pay the sum, but all
offers were declined.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-11
Most gratefully yours,
A. X. REYNOLDS, Chief of Police.
Columbu; :, Ca

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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-11
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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-02-03
THEY COME AND 60.

Mr.. J. B. Tate, son of Mr.. j. T.
Tate. one of Terrell's highly esteemed
planters. has returned from Macon,
where he completed business
course with creditable record in his
studies.
Rev. J B. tombstone, a former pastor
of the Dawson Methodist church was
a visitor at the home of Mrs J. b.
Perry yesterday.
DR.. w. c.. Bryan of A tlanta was the
guest of Colonel NJ. j. Yeomans Thurs
day and Friday. DR.. Bryant is state
oil inspector.
Miss Laura Gordy OF GCusseta is a
guest at the home of MIR. A. l.. Snort
DR.. M. A. Baldwin of Cuthber has
been u prominent visitor to Dawson
Mr. Rem Patterson returned Satur-
dav from trip to Birmingham
Messrs. Rufus Jones and c. A. Pow
ell visited in Shellman Sunday.
Prof. John w. Dozier of Macon was
in Dawson Friday and Saturday.
Mrs !. f. Mercer of Fitzgerald Is
visiting relatives in Dawson.
Mr.. Chas. Curry of Shellman was
here Sunday.
Mrs. A. j. Hill has returned from
visit in Columbus.
Mr.. w. b. Watkins is back from
trip to Alabama,
Mr. D. c. Pickett was here from
Americas Friday
Mr.. w. Fl. Davis has returned Irom
Texas.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-02-03
WAS KNOCKED FROM TRAIN
EXPRESS MESSENGER ON THE CEN
TRIAL HAD A MARROW ESCAPE.
Put His Head Out of Car and Was Hit by
Post. Left at Dawson for Med.
icaI Attention,

Mr.. S. P. DAVIS, express messenger
on the Central railroad between Macon
and Montgomery, had narrow escape
with his life just as the west bound
passenger train was leaving Smithville
Friday afternoon.
AS the train was pulling out of
Smithville Mr.. Davis stuck his head
out of the car and it was hit by one
of the posts of the big coal chute that
is short distance from the depot. Mr..
Davis was Knocked from the car and
was picked up unconscious. He was
brought to Dawson and put off here
for medical treatment. DR.. Lamar
dressed his wounds, and he was able to
leave on the o'clock train that night
for his home in Macon.
Ali that saved Mr.. Davis life was
that the train had just started, and
was running at slow speed when the
accident occurred.