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The Washington times., 1905-05-02
Fair VirginiQns Wave
Stars and Bars for Lee
Daughters of Confeoeracy Pay Homage TO
Dead Hero as His Trains Passes Through
Town of Old Dominion

in the minds of the Virginians, for de-
fciency noted before arriving at Fred
ericksburg.
Nearly every woman and young girl
al the station was holding a small flag
that bore the stars and bars Two large
silk battle flags. at the end of he STATS
Of which were attached crepe streamers,
were held by two members OF the local
chapter of the Daughters of the confed-
eraeg. Every wreath or bunch OF flows
ers that was pat aboard the train az
Fredericksburg, and there were naanHs
had small Confederate flag attached
AS the train passed General Lees old
home, near the railroad track, il slowed
up in order that a large gathering of cid
Lee negro servants might see It as It
passed. They STOOD silently and respect
fully at the end of pretty lane that
runs at the side of the house as the
train went ~
When the special stopped at Elba s "a
ton, In Broad street, at Richmond, The
whole city OF Richmond appeared TO he
waiting fer it.
State and city officials. and Confederate
veterans were there 10 receive all that
was mortal of .sFitza Lee. The easset
was moved from the train and placed
ON d calsson, on which it was horne the
length OF the clty 10 the city hall. where
il viii lie in state until the burial takes
place
The state house is disnantled. ituder-
going repairs. 1t is IN no conditsen to
receive tbs body of General Lee.
Thousands Assemble in Streets.
All along the line OF march down
Broad street silent thTong, numbering
into tens of thousands. stood with hat
in hand as the caisson went by.
When the coffin was placed in the ely
hall, Capt Dan Lee made special re-
quest Of the veterans that they place
Confederate battlefiag on his brothers
coffin. A messenger was Immediately
dispatched to the Confederate Hall.
lie returned. bringing handsome silk
flag with the red gro1Rd, the blue bars
and the white stars. 1t was placed be-
side the Stars and Stripes placed on
General Lees coffin IN Washington
The son of an iiIustFious Southern
family lies in state afthe capital Of the
Confederacy, the flags of the Blue and
the Gray entwined tremendously about
HIM.
take place at I o'clock on Thursday. His
son and daughter, Lieut., George Masch
Lee and Mrs Brown. are expected 80
reach Richmond on Wednesday night.
The Washington times., 1905-05-02

when prices were highest, and when
the slump in values came they We're
caught with the goods.
In 1901 there was a general CONSOLE
dation Of corporate enterprise under
way; the Steel corporation was form
ing, and there were readjustments in
the railway systems that necessitated
the buying of the controlling interest
in many stocks in the open market
Day after day the public watched the
rise in the market price Of stocks, and
day by day they heard Of this man
who had made his thousands and of
that who had made his millions in
the market almost over night At
last the temptation got to be too
strong for human nature to with
stand, the people sold their lands and
such stocks as they held outright, and
began to buy stocks in larger guam
titles on margin. The immediate re
salt was that the market was almost
taken away from the professional
stock-traders. and there was a ire
mendous BOOM The boom ended with
a bang May 8, 1901.
1t is not necessary, il order to &C
count for these occurrences, to accuse
all fnanciers and professional stock
traders of trickery, although the
game can be best explained upon the
assumption of continuous manipula-
ton accompanying the legitimate rise
and fall of values, but it is useful for
the public to exercise ordinary pru-
dence in the matter; it is well not to
become enthusiastic after a long rise
in the price of securities, and TO re-
strain pessimism after persistentIy
slow or a violently sharp decline in
market quotations The only safe
plan is to stick to ones own business
and never to buy or sell without due
elaboration
The Washington times., 1905-05-02
TUESDAY, MAY 2. 1905.
Some American Music. -

The cabin passengers on a trans
Atlantic liner were entertained not
long ago by some American music
performed fundamentally and vocally
by group of English people.
The first number was a driveling
melody, syncopated It might just as
we'll have been called German or Ice
landish. or Andorrian But it was
labeled "Afro-American." Then came
song, Lam, Lam, Lam" with a
chorus beginning <tPossu-um meet is
good to eat, chicken it ali film.
This was negro melody" Nothing
like 1t was ever heard among the ne
groes until they got it f ON Lun-
mons music 'alls and the American
yaudevee circuit Last of all was a
group OF plantation melodies" nearly
all OF them written by one Stephen
Collins Foster, who hailed from Pitts
burg and did most of his writing 9
thousand miles from the nearest
plantation.
Of course, that this American mu-
sic" is merely a tiresome craze. We
know, too, that there is no real Amer
lean music unless our ethnologists
can find it among the Indians or OBJ
scure negroes And we know only
too well that this trash-always ex-
cepting Mr.. Fosters lovely melodies
which was passed off on those inof-
Tending travellers was as far removed
from consideration unsteady and eth
nologically as the squeak Of a gate.
Is it not about time to speak up
against this travesty on the musical
intelligence OF great nation? It is
perfectly true that re have no ma
tional music. There are good many
reasons for that, and none of them
is a disgrace. But it would be an I'M
doubted disgrace to acknowledge the
preposterous and silly stuff which
was passed off on that steamer by our
English cousins
The Washington times., 1905-05-02
HARLAN SPEAKS FOR
CATHEDRAL PROJECT
Urges PresbyteTians to Take the Matter
Before the General Assembly
for Deliberation.

The building of a national Presby-
terrain cathedral III this city was strong
" advocated by its original champion.
Justice Harlan, last night. at Raus-
cher's. at the annual reception and So
cial meeting of the Presbyterian Al
lance.
He suggested that the project be first
brought before the general assembly of
the Presbyterian Church. which then
might refer it TO a special committee
for determination as to the best course
to pursue 20 obtain the required struc-
ture
During the evening addresses were
made by two Presbyterian ministers
newly domiciled IN Washington. point
ing out that there are no Presbyterian
hospitals, orphanages, or schools of col
Iegiate rank in Washington. and de-
ploring such a state OF affairs.
Justice Harlan prefaced his remarks
by saying he saw no objection to call
ing the contemplated structure a ''ca-
thedral,' as that was a term belonging
to everybody. in the same way that
Dixie" belongs TO the whole country
He concluded with the statement that
III February he had sent out about 800
letters TO Weli-known Presbyterian
ministers and workers in the country.
asking their opinion of the cathedral
plan. Out OF 200 answers all but per-
haps dozen heartily approved of the
project.
DR.. George Bailey. the new pastor of
the Western Presbyterian Church. made
short speech. calling attention to the
lack of Presbyterian buildings and
institutions in the District, and he was
recently appointed pastor of the Gun
ton Memorial Church.
The Washington times., 1905-05-02
BATTLE OF MANILA
AROUSED THE NATION
Admiral Dewey Says This Was Effect
Of Naval Attack of Seven
Years Ago.

1.-The Battle of Manila did more 70
arouse patriotism in this nation than
anything else in her history
Admiral George Dewey made this
declaration at dinner of the Manila
Bay Society last night.
Twenty-Five Of the officers who sailed
with Dewey into Manila bay on May
Day seven years ago We're gathered
about the banquet board last night at
the Raleigh Hotel.
In the natural course of events cur
numbers viii gradually grow smaller.
but as long as two of us are together
let us continue the observance of these
anniversaries, said the admiral during
the evening. Addresses were made by
nearly every one present. With all the
speeches the informal talk of Admiral
Dewey. which he told the baaqueters
after he had concluded. was the long
est speech he had ever made, was the
most stirring.
As he concluded his remarks ha was
given three cheers.
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EVOKED
FOR AN AUDITORIUM
Citizens Committee Determine Solicit Public Subserip
tons Without Waiting for the Results of
Preliminary Canvass

No half way measures suited the
meeting OF representative citizens at the
New Willard last evening, called to dis
euss plans for the construction of an
auditorium in Washington
Commissioner Henry Z. West, chair
man Of the committee of 100, outlined q
plan of procedure calculated 10 test the
feeling Of the public regarding the m
dertaking before taking any more adj
yanced steps.
The committee, however. took the bit
in it's mouth and ran away. They did
1t so spontaneously and the enthusiasm
was so pronounced that Mr., West, who
had already owned 10 an abiding faith
in the success of the project, was over
joyeti at the readiness 10 meet his pro-
posais more than half way
VIII &c Right Ahead.
As the result of a general discussion
during which hearty Endorsement was
given the preliminary steps taken by
Mr. West and the joint committee Of the
Inaugural Comm 4ttee, the Board OF
Trade and the Business Mems Associa-
ton. it was decided to begin the incor-
poration of stock company for the
financing OF the scheme at once.
In well prepared review of the work
already done, Mr. West told-of the
option granted the District Commission
ers by Congress on the structural steel
in the Government building in St. Louis
the estimate of $500 600 for the purchase
of a site; the transportation of the steel
the construction of a building 500x20
feet, and furnishing, and the proposition
advanced to organize a stock company
However, ne proposed d tentative can
Yass 10 ascertain whether the necessary
subscriptions would be forthcoming, be
lieving that in thirty days il would be
possible to decide whether TO make ust
OF the option and proceed further.
Larner Submits Resolution.
A resolution embodying this suggestion
was introduced by John B. Iarner, whe
predicted success, and referred to the
remarkable canvass just completed sue
| cessfully by the Y. NJ. C. a.
The Washington times., 1905-05-02
CALEB POWERS MAY Be
TRIED AGAIN IN JULY
He Has Been Convicted Five Times OF
Completely in the Goebel
Assassination.

OWINGsYILLE, KY May At is
probable that special July term OF
Scott county circuit court will be call
ed in Georgetown to try the, case of Ca
leb Powers. secretary of state under
the brief reign of Republican Govern
or William s. Taylor in 1900, and who
is charged with conspiracy and compile
fty in the assassination OF William Goe-
bel. Democratic contestant for office fer
governor.
The regular term of Scott circuit court
began yesterday. Former Governor
Richard Yates, of Illinois, ]. c. Sims, OF
Bowling Green and Robert c. Kincaid,
of Louisville, appeared in court for Pow
>ers, who is confined in the Louisville
Jail, where he has been for five years
Powers has been tried four times OF
the charge of completely in the assassi
nation of Goebel, Every time he ha:
been declared guilty, but the Kentucky
court of appeals has granted a new
trial on every appeal.
The Washington times., 1905-05-02

Notable incidents marked the joui ney
Of the special train that bore the re-
mains of Gen. Fitzhugh Lee from Wash
ington TO Richmond yesterday. At every
point at which it stopped were crowds
OF people, Dareheaded, to pay respect
to the dead soldier Of two armies.
Their homage was to the hero of the
Confederacy. the bearer OF name IL
lustrious throughout the South. rather
than TO the man who served the Stars
azId Stripes SO courageously and 50 well
during the war with Spain. and the
uncertain days that preceded it.
A Lee was being borne through Viz
ginia to his final resting place at the
Capital of the Confederacy. Too much
honor could not be paid.
State Escort in Charge
At AIexanoli ia eight non-coInmission-
ed officers O. the Seventh Cavalry, who
guarded She coffin were relieved. Their
places wefa taken by q detachment of
eight men from Company G, Seventietk
Virginia Regiment, under command of
Captain Murphy.
There also The special escort from
r. E. Lee Camp. No. l.. Confederate
Veterans. of Richmond, came aboard the
train. They We're Commander w &.
Morgan. Judge George L. Christian. Col.
J. Taylor Eilyson. Capt. James T. Gray.
Major w. NJ Evans. Col. D. A. Brown.
Maj. W. B. Lightfoot, and Capt. E. J.
MoSher.
a crowd Of several hundred persons
was at the station at Alexandria. Hand
some floral designs were added to those
that already filled the combination car
in which the coffin lay.
It was at Fredericksburg. however,
that the largest crowd was seen on the
way to Richmond Men. women and
children, Confederate veterans, sons OF
veterans, and daughters OF veterans
were drawn up at the station as the
train came in
Fitzhugh Lees old home Richland. is
quite near Fredericksburg, at Wide
water. His brother. Capt Daniel Lee.
lives but few miles from F'redericks-
burg. Consequently there are hundreds
Of persons in the neighborhood to whom
Fitz Lee was an intimate friend
Stars and Bars Wave.
At Fredericksburg the first Confeder-
ate flags were seen. Their numbers here
in the quiet and aristoeratic town of
Spottsylvania county more than made up.
The Washington times., 1905-05-02
Gambling.

Gambling is a passion that IN some
form appeals to all of US; it always
has and it always will It's nantes
tations are many and various. its de-
grees run the gamut from low games
OF mere chance to the stalking Of the
fortunes of a nation upon the arbitra-
ment Of war 1t would be as easy to
stop breathing as to stop gambling,
and the result would be the same
dissolution and death. But the lower
and more fraudulent phases of the
gambling spirit may and should be
checked
It is not a hypocritical assumption
Of superior morality, but a mere
statement of truth, TO assert that the
wager OF anything of value upon the
issue of the cast Of die, the shuttle
OF pack of cards, the turn of a
wheel, the flick of a coin, or the re-
suit Of race. is gambling of the most
degraded form. It is no answer tC
say that many excellent and other
wise worthy people do these things;
the fact remains. and is admitted by
all honest men. including many of the
gamblers themselves.
The public, however. does not need
much instruction concerning these
baser risks; they understand something
OF the nature Of the game, and antici-
pate their ineVitablefa fate when they en-
gage in them with professionals, for
the professional has not only the
means TO stand the run of luck longer
than the public. but he also has more
nerve and the percentage of chances
ignorant of the crooked tricks that
are sometimes imposed upon it.
The public fully appreciates the
gambling risks assumed in legitimate
business enterprises, not the least
of which is the wager Of health and
ability that we all must make. But
what we all need to bear in mind and
what the most Of us utterly fail TO
realize is that there are waves Of the
gambling spirit that pass ever the
country from time TO time which
wash the accommodations of the people
into the reach of the professional
spectators.
About 1890 there was an era OF
speculation in land. It started in a
perfectly natural way; the normal in
crease of population, the expansion
OF our manufactures, our growing
wealth per capita, and a long peace
made a readjustment Of the values
of real estate necessary. Having
started, however, it seemed that ii
would never stop. People got wild
to catch some of the wealth that
seemed 10 come TO everyone who
bought land. Houses and lots were
tossed from seller to buyer, and al
rising quotations. as though it were
a game Of battledore and shuttlecock
The cities and towns could not supply
the demand for land trades, and, as
it was an era of suburban develop
nent, the fever spread TO the coun'
try. and wheat fields were plotted
and sold as city lots. The genera
public. as usual. got the fever jusi
The Washington times., 1905-05-02
MACCABEES ENTERTAIN
SUPREME RECORDER

An entertainment was held last night
at the Pythian Temple by National
Tent. No. /, knights of the Maccabees
of the World. the occasion being in
honor of ID. P. Marley, of Port Huron,
Mich, supreme commander of the Mac
cabees, and L. +. Sisler, supreme record
keeper of the order. who are to confer
with l.. w. Cali, state commander for
this city.
Owing to Illness Mr.. Marley was not
present, but large audience was pres
ent just the same.
A large and varied program had been
arranged for the entertainment of those
present. and all enjoyed themselves
heartily.
The annual May ball OF the Knights of
Maccahees will be- held tomorrow night.
and Il large attendance is expected
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Everyone. apparently, seemed content
with the proposition. 1t was decided
to make the shares $40 each instead of
$50. Z. L. Moore urged that the move
ment be made national, and funds So
licited everywhere.
Tt was agreed that Congress should
not be asked to donate the site, in or
der TO avoid any possible restrictions. Il
was urged that the cost should be mad6
more than $500, 900, in order 20 purchase
a site in the center OF the city. Gen
erai Wilson heartily Endorsed the scheme.
emphasizing the need OF large halI
for inaugural balls.
The more the matter was discussed the
more enthusiastic grew the speakers.
Finally George Hamilton arose. and in
an energetic address succeeded IN doing
away with the proposed Ihirty-day can
yass altogether. His urgent demand for
immediate action aroused unanimous
support for a resolution introduced by
w. Riley Decide, secretary of the meet
ing, authorizing the chairman 10 appoint
a committee Of from nine to twenty
FIVE members to be the incorporates OF
the Washington Auditorium Association,
10 elect officers. and to inaugurate the
immediate circulation OF subscription
lists.
Objected to Canvass.
Mr. Hamilton arguee. that it was un-
wise to go before the people with an
indefinite proposition.
"A canvass creates doubt" he said.
and offers an opportunity for all kinds
of excuses. OF what value are tenta-
tive subscriptions and promises by word
OF mouth?
| Let us act. Let's go before the public
with something already accomplished.
There isn't possibility of failure.
1.-The people have considered the au-
ditorium movement. and have approved
| il. Tt is favored by the press and the
| public Let's organize and let the people
| scramble for their shares.
The incorporation was authorized by a
unanimous vote. II was agreed TO in
corporate for $500, 600 with shares of SO
each. the capitalization TO be increased
IL advisable In the future.
Mr. West is preparing the list Of in
corporators, and the certificate of in
corporation viii be asked fer az once
The Washington times., 1905-05-02
ROYAL BENEFIT SOCIETY
Is DECLARED A WINNER

The Royal Benefit Society has won
its contention that 1t does not require
license from the District Insurance
Department. Under d ruling OF the Cor
poration Counsel the company is enti-
tied to do business in the District as
was incorporated under an act OF Con-
gress enacted prior TO the District code.
and Was granted a license by the Dis
trtct Assessor TO do business Indefinitely,
The Washington times., 1905-05-02
DINNER TONIGHT
IN FISH MANSION
Delegates to Railroad Con-
oress Will Be Guests.
THE JUssERANDs ENTERTAIN
Concert for Benefit of Holiday House
Whist Party at St. Cecilia's
Academy.

Mr.. and Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish will be
hosts at a dinner party at their resi-
dence tonight for sixty guests, thus
opening the festivities to attend the
meeting of the railway congress in this
city this week. a dance will follow
the dinner.
Mrs. Fish is noted for her hospitality
and her original way of conducting her
entertainments, so Washington society
has much to be grateful for this spring.
The Washington times., 1905-05-02

A concert, by request Of the Bishop
of Washington, for the benefit of the
Holiday House OF the Girls Friendly
Society, will be given under the patron
age of the bishop. the clergy OF the
diocese. and 200 patroneses prominent
in social and eccleSiastic circles on
Thursday afternoon, May 4. at Lafay-
cite Theater.
The music will begin promptly. at
4:30 O'Clock with a chorus Of 100 voices
selected from the various Episcopal
churches of the District Assisting in
the program will be Mrs. Marie Kunkel
Zimmerman, and Mrs. Maude Wilson
Grove, of Philadelphia.
The Washington times., 1905-05-02

A Missouri man broke into a church
the other night and stole blackboard.
The recording angel will attend to the
ehaIk:ng up.
The Washington times., 1905-05-02

Senior Munoz has heard Of troublesome
movements, portending revolution II
uateInaIa-probably the GuatemalaR
ants moving against the boil weevil
The Washington times., 1905-05-02

a contractor has offered to build the
new Anacostia bridge for about $340. 600.
This amount could be raised if all the
fines were collected that are due from
persons unknown who oDstructed the
making of q new bridge so many wears.
The Washington times., 1905-05-02

In New York yesterday, a man. held
on a suspicion of insanity. was re-
rnanded for further hearing when he
said he could write an editorial for any
newspaper. IF he puts out funny one
on the Presidents hunting trip. it'll be
back 10 the foolish house for him.
The Washington times., 1905-05-02

The French Ambassador and Nine.
Jusserdnd were hosts at Il dinner party
al the embassy last evening.
The Washington times., 1905-05-02

Senator Snoot and Grover Cleveland,
in d collaborated article on women 5
clubs, might draw a real tart reply from
the divorce champion. MISC Susan B.
Anthony.
The Washington times., 1905-05-02

A New Jersey man. who was afraid
to trust his money to banks. was rob-
bed and killed Sunday AT least. the
banks don't take your life.
The Washington times., 1905-05-02

Governor Montague has an abscess in
his ear. Probably the applause his
i speeches against Senator Martin re-
ceived tickled his ear until it was pain
full
The Washington times., 1905-05-02

A St. Louis man. who is suing for di-
voFee because his wife won't speak to
him. is singularly unappreciative Of the
good things he gets.
The Washington times., 1905-05-02

Mrs. q, S. Richards entertained at
luncheon yesterday at her home in Wis
consin avenue, complimentary to her
guest Mrs. Field Invited To meet the
latter We're Mrs. Bratenahl, Mrs Eller-
son, Mrs. Nealy. Mrs, Ayres, Mrs. Rust,
Mrs. Latlmer, and Mrs. Brooks, of Bal
timore.
The Washington times., 1905-05-02

a Chicago alderman wants a law COM
pelIing landlords not to discriminate
against families in fats who have small
children His next move will be a re-
ward for every piano carted III.
The Washington times., 1905-05-02

The foreign and the home railroad
men could have a funny time compar-
ing the relative cost of hauling their
lawmakers free of charge.
The Washington times., 1905-05-02

A baroness is in prison for stealing
welcome diversion from the general rule
of barons and dukes who steal all oul
money by the marriage lottery and &c
scot free.
The Washington times., 1905-05-02

It's pretty certain that the railroads
wouldn't charge a high rate for hauling
all the hair the Senate investigators
heads can show.
The Washington times., 1905-05-02

A Texan has learned to smuggle liquor
in a water-tight horse collar. So now,
instead of taking a SMILE they have
a horse laugh
The Washington times., 1905-05-02

While the Kaiser is creating a stir
with his open door in Morocco, Colonel
Bryan is not drawing much attention
with his open mouth in Nebraska.
The Washington times., 1905-05-02

The United States Supreme Court has
given the snow law It's death-blow. The
court probably hadn't gotten over the
effects Of It's first warm weather ice
bill
The Washington times., 1905-05-02

It seems the irony of fate that just
as John Jarrett is leaving Panama, a
merchant should announce having ship
ped 5000 cdt-prlce shirts to the isthmus
The Washington times., 1905-05-02

Mae Wood and Colonel Bryan have
made Nebraska famous with their at
lacks on established usage.
The Washington times., 1905-05-02

Il would be a favor If some war ex-
pert would explain how long a great
naval battle can be impending before
il gets into the hung-fire class.