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The Washington times., 1905-06-27
Sir Liang Cheng Ridicules
Stories of Chinese Army

AMHERST. Mass, June 27.-Chen-
tung Liang Cheng. Chinese minister to
the United States. who is at his summer
home here, was shown dispatch from
Los Angeles, saying that the Chinese
army is being organized drilled and sup
piled with modern arms in the United
States, with a purpose to overthrow the
present form of the Chinese government.
Sir Liang said:
like that. but l have considered 1t so
unimportant and SO unlikely that l have
taken no notice of it. The idea that an
army for q hostile movement against
China could be recruited in a friendly
nation like the United States is absurd.
II, time of peace this country would not
tolerate the formation here of such an
army, but would suppress It at once
Evidence of that can be found III
the action taken some time ago by the
governor of California, who had occasion
to suppress some such movement which
was being organized in his jurisdiction.
the California mountains, that, too. Is
not to be thought Of
Sir LANG was asked what he Thought
the foundation for the story was de
said: Seriously, l suppose that this
story and similar ones get a foundation
In the fact that efforts are being made
from time to time TO enlist the sympa-
thies and money of Chinese in this coun-
try in political movements which are de-
veloping in China. There are numbers
Of men who through failure TO obtain
office in China work on the credulity o1
the poor Chinese in this country ano
obtain from them large sums of money.
The Washington times., 1905-06-27
DRESSMAKERS' SCHOOL
TO HOLD COMMENCEMENT

Invitations have been issued for the
fourth annual commencement of the
Dressnnakers' Training School, which
will be held in the liall at Twelfth and
L streets northwest, on Thursday, June
%, at p. IN.
George II. White viii make the ad-
dress TO the graduates. and diplomas
Will be presented Ky Miss Matte r.
Bowen series OF musical selections
will be given, and benediction will be
pronounced at the close of the program
by the Rev. NJ. ". Clair, Phi D.
In the class of 1855 are the following &
graduates: Dressmaking course-Luiu
Bigsby, Washington, D. c. Laura Bos-
wen, Arlington. Va: Lola Baltimors,
Alexand, Va; Rosa LoInax Coles
chester, Va: Susie e. Frye, Gordons-
vile, Va; Blanche E. Gibson, Marion,
S. c.; Ethel Harris. Portsmouth. Va !;
Ida b Fleming. Washington. D. c; +:
tie E. Smith, Arlington, Va; Margaret
A. Smith Washington. d. c.. Mary L.
Tucker, Washington. ID. G; Sarah =.
sherard, Goldsboro, y: C; Phrenella W.
Thornton, Daniels. Va: Maggie Vest,
Monrovia, Va; Daisy White. Oakland.
Va; Mamie L. Wood, Washington, D.
c.: Julia Wright, Philadelphia, Pa, and
Annie L. 3. Wright, Daniels. Va.
Millinery course-Annie r. Cooper,
Warrenton, N C; Jane z. Chatham,
Wa shington, d. c.; Bertha E Graham.
Washington, D. c.. Leanne A Jordan
Asheviile. y. c.. Daisy White, Monrovia,
Va. and Estella E. Morris. Washing
ton. D. G.
Teachers course in dressmaking-
Annie r. JFpperman. Raleigh. n. G.
Teachers course in millinery-Blanche
man. Raleigh. y. c.; Annie R. Cooper
Warrenton, n. C.. and Estella r. Nor
sis, Washington, d c.
The Washington times., 1905-06-27
VICTORY IN SIGHT
IN TRANSF[ WAR
Citizens Adjourn Believing
Contention Won.

The North Capitol and lexington
Citizens Association adjourned last
evening to meet again on the fourth
Monday Ia September, confident that
the recess would see final and decisive
victory in the fight against the pro-
transfers by the City and Suburban
railway.
The North Capitol and lexington As
sociation has borne the brunt Of the
prospects of success. A report was re-
ceived from A. R Severn, the associa-
tons counsel, last evening. predicting
that the present indefinite postponement
fers would be continued and that In
the end the original order would be
revoked. The postponement was Sc
cured upon the petition of the various
Messrs. Severn and A. Al heus john
son, attorneys.
With victory thus in sight, the as
sociation enthusiastically adopted "a
ergetic work Of the executive committee
in the matter Frank NJ Ferris. in
submitting the motion, characterized
the officers cf the association az always
being foremost and Johnny on the
spot
William G. Henderson, who presided
responded IN a few words. giving due
credit to the efforts of counsel and
urging members to respond quickly with
subscriptions toward the arnoEnt Of the
attorneys fees. which, he said, owing
to the public spirit OF the two gentle
men employed, amounte5 to only S20O,
much less than the fabulous sums re-
ported to have been promised
The usual protest against the street
car company's running open cars in the
winter and closed caIs in the summer
on the North Capitol street line was
made. though no action was taken
The executive committee. upon its
recommendation, was authorized to take
measures to prevent, If possible, the
establishment Of a public coal dump IN
Center lexington for the benefit OF Dri-
vate coal dealers.
1t was announced that minor improve
ments would be made at the Emory
School during the coming summer.
The report of H e. Blsu, chairman
OF the committee streets, again
brought TO the surface the complaint
concerning the mud on the sidewalk In
front of property on r street, between
Second street and lexington place,
owned by the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
road Company. though held in the name
of q real estate title company OF Baiti-
more.
The owners have been appealed to
several times to remove the mud, which
is said to be several inches thick, but
without avail The matter has been
called to the attention of the District
Commissioners several times. and a
number of pointed remarks last night
were aimed at the apparent Inability
or indifference OF the District author
tiles.
The Washington times., 1905-06-27
RATIFY AGREEMENT
OF PAPERHANGERS

AT the regular weekly meeting of the
Central Labor U,,ion. held last night,
the contract by which the journeymen
peperhangers settled -tneir recent con-
trcversy with their bosses was ratified
The terms OF The new contract as
was stateJ-iu The Times some time
ago. will go into effsct on September /,
when the wage. scale submitted by the
jeurneymen will also lie adopted.
John s. Dickman called the meeting
to order, and announced that on next
Monday evening the semi-annual cleo
ton of officers OF the Central Labor
Union would be held. Announcement
was, also made OF the fact that repre-
sentatives of the Stone Laborers
Union reported little progress IN adjust
ing controversy with their bosses
The Washington times., 1905-06-27
SUMMER OUTINGS FUND
GROWING LESS QUICKLY

Subscriptions to the summer outings
fund of the Associated Charities have
not come in so rapidly "a usual during
lowing gifts, however, are acknowledged
by John B. Sleman, jr-, II Ieasurer Of the
outings fund.
Several parties of children and moth
ers are being taken OUT sor fresh air
excursions this week. Extensive prep
arations are being made at Camp Good
VIII for the large grour which will go
out there next Saturds. morning for a
two weeks stay in Rock Creek Park
mittee express confidence that the bal
ance of the seasons budget will De
forthcoming from generous Washington
ians when the fact is understood. that
the needs OF the summer outings fund
are not yet entirely supplied.
For the following contributions John
Joy Edison, chairman or the committee,
expresses mis- special thanks:
William c. Eustis, SIS: George E
Walker. $40. Miss Helen C. Woodward,
SO; w F. Works, so: William F. Hall
50; Eagles Mere, 81: DIR. and Mrs Gerry
Morgan, 50; Stars subscription. so: N
{. Burch, s.; David Nachman, So; Mas
, ter Frederick E: Alteznus, 81; Maria S.
LYMAN. g; a. S. NJ, 50; Cash, IS; Nj
lie Slaughter. 81; NJ Seth D. Gage. 81;
+. H Bethel, SO; Howard S. Nyrnan
So: r. G- Rae. 50; Mrs w T. afford
81; H. r., 81: Sunday school of the Unt-
versalist Church, s25
To Baltimore Via Baltimore and Ohic
r. r. Every hour on the hour. m
TO p. m week days; returning in Ike
manner.
The Washington times., 1905-06-27
Summer and Weekend Excursions.

Tickets to Virginia. mountain resorts
on sale ct Chesapeake and Ohio offices
The Washington times., 1905-06-27

Portland, Ore, via Scenic c. & o. Ry
Lewis and Clark Exposition. Liberal
rates and stoD-over privileges.
The Washington times., 1905-06-27
Move to Save China.

China is weak because her people are
not united in spirit. There is no patriot
ism. no stirring national pride 1t is in
the 100000 sons of China in other coun-
tries that the means of salvation of their
native land lies. They are stirring
themselves from a lethargy OF centuries.
The Western civilization is having its
influence
Our society. the object Of which is
saving China. is growing in strength, and
il may yet bring power and success TO
our long-suffering country This is my
work 1 stand for the: coming together
in unity and understanding of the s.
U0 $50 Chinese eMigrants in other lands
10 form the nucleus of a new and mighty
China. Conditions OF government which
now exist in China cannot last always.
The people are slowly but gradually
becoming enlightened. TIE Japanese
have had some influence but this wal
is but an incident in the great march
of progress.
"ft viii take decades. perhaps cen
turies, but one day China with hel
400 Ooo,On0 people, will come into hel
own position of power and influence.
The power OF the Empress Dowagel
Tsi Hsi cannot last always, and the
Emperor. whose tendencies are good
will soon come into his own. Mean
while. the people are preparing for 8
great social. industrial and material
revolution. a revolution Of IDEAS ane
The Washington times., 1905-06-27
Why He Was ENied.

progress and not of arms. That will
not be necessary
The Washington times., 1905-06-27
FPWORTH LEAGUE TRIP
MEETS POPULAR INTEREST

The committee in charge of making
arrangements for the Washington dele
CATION to attend the seventh interna-
tionaI convention of the Epworth League
ar Denver. Col. July TO 9. are receiv-
ing new names daily of those expecting
to go.
The rush is so great during the hours
from 4:3o TO $50 O'Clock thai it has been
decided to open quarters in room 205,
Colorado building. from 7:3D to $50 on
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday even
ings
The Washington times., 1905-06-27

1t was for counseling the young En-
peror in the ways of reform and prog
ress that Kang Yue Wei incurred the
enmtty of the Dowager Empress in 1900.
She cut off the heads Of some of his
compatriots, imprisoned the Emperor,
and Kang barely escaped with his life.
Beginning at Singapore, under the pro-
lection of the British Government. he
organized the Po Wong Woey Society,
which has now grown to be wealthy
and powerful He has travelled through
all Japan, India. and Europe on his
errand of urging the Chinese every
where to unite
A banquet was served last night at
the Reform Association headquarters.
SIS Race, street 1t was attended by
kang Yue Wei. his secretary, Chew
kok Hen, who is fluent linguist, and
British subject: Lieut.. Ben. Homer
Lea, who commands the Chinese mill
tary organizations in this country
Captain Weichard. the Rev. Frederick
Poole, and others.
The Washington times., 1905-06-27
N. E. A. to Asbury Park, via Pennsyl-

yania. Railroad. Account of the National
} Educational Association at Asbury Park
tickets will be sold July ], 2. 2. limited
to July 10, at rate Of s9.S5 for the round
trip For extension and stop-over priVi-
leges consult ticket agents
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-12-27
AN ORDINANCE
REVISING THE GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY OF LANCASTER
The Common Council Of the city Of Lancaster do
0rd0im f0ll0o0s:
CHAPTER /.

Or THE CONSTRUCTION AND EFFECT OF ORDINANCES.
Section 1. When any ordinance repeating for
ordinance, clause provision shall itself be re-
peale such repeal shall not be construed as revivng
such former ordinance clause provision unless it
shall be therein expressly SO provided.
Section g. Every word of any ordinance of the
city, importing the masculine gender, may extend and
be applied to females we'll males; and every word
Importing the singular number only may extend and
be applied to several persons and things we'll to
one person thing; and every word importing the
plural number only may extend and be applied to one
things; provided that the rules of construction shall
not be applied to any ordinance which shall contain
any express provision excluding such constructions or
when the subject matter context of such ordinance
may be repugnant thereto.
Section 8. In all cases when any ordinance shall
require any act to be done in ssreasonable tme or
reasonable notice. such reasonable time or notice
shall be deemed to such time may necessary
for the prompt execution of such duty compliance
with such notice.
Section 4. When fine is imposed the whole
any part of the punishment for any ofense when
penalty or forfeiture is recovered for doing any act
negectng to do any act by virtue of any ordinance
of the city of Lancaster the court shall also sentence
the defendant to pay and shall give judgment for the
costs of prosecution, whether the ordinance under
which said prosecution proceeding is had shall
specifically so direct or not.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-12-27
CHAPTER Ii.
OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH.

Section 1. The mayor and common council of
the city of Lancaster with the commissioner of public
health of said city, shall be, and they hereby con-
sttuted the Board of Health of said city The mayor
shall be the president of said board and may call
ings thereof any time in the prescribed by
law for calling special meetings of the council In
case of the absence or disability of the mayor, such
meetings may be called in like manner by the commits
sioner of public health by the city clerk, who shall
be the clerk Of said board majority of the mem
bers of said board shall constitute quorum for the
transaction of business.
Section 2. The board of health is hereby en-
powered and authorized to make and enforce rules,
orders and regulations for the preservation of the pub
lie health.
Section 3. The board of health or the commits
soner Of public health may command the assistance of
the city marshall and it shall be the duty of said
mlrshal to obey the directions of said board COM
missioner. The marshal shall receive for all work
done by him by direction of said board or commissioner
the sum of two dollars per day, payable out of the
city treasury.
Section 4. The commissioner of public health
shall have the power and authority given by the stat
utes of the state of Wisconsin, and in addition such
DIS Is ueI0lhdIIcT given; duu ne Snal once each
month"; oftener if the board of health shall so direct
make report to said board of his doings under the
general laws of the state and the requirements of this
chapter
Section s. When any person shall be found
within the city infected having lately been infected
with or exposed to any contagious disease dangerous
to the public health the commissioner of public health
or IN his absence disability any member of the board
of health, may Immediately such person or per-
sons to be removed to hospital or other place of
safety if such person persons be removed with
out danger; and if such person cannot be removed
without danger to his health, the commissioner shall
make provision for him in the place where such infect
ed person may be; and in either case said commits
soner or any member of said board may take such
measures he shall deem necessary for the welfare of
the patient and the safety of the inhabitants of the
city, until the board of health be called together
Sald commissioner member of the board shall i'm
The Washington times., 1905-06-04
Dennisou
pauer
Reprinting


Bring your own
plate tomorrow and
we VIII reprint 80
cards from II for
$50 Work guaran-
teed u
ssss sssrow To- 1os
The Washington times., 1905-06-04

100 dozen Muslin Drawers. made
with hem and tueks. yoke band; open
or closed styles; all 80
lengths. Regular 1sc value; ~
sale price .,..-......,--.-,s. ~ =
Long Muslin Skirts. with deep cam
brio ruffIe, with three rows Of
torchon lace inserting; laeeruf- 1 ar
fie on the bottom Extra dust ~
ruffle sec value. Sale price. ~
Good quality OF Muslin Gowns. IN "
neck style; yoke of heustiiel1-
ed tucks. cambric ruff1e around n nf
neck and sleeves. Al sizes. ~
Sale price .-........--t......--... -
The Washington times., 1905-06-04
Preserves
Souvenir
pos1aIs

I2c Pencils
Good quality Ce-
dar Lead Pencils,
with rubber eraser,
sold regularly at
I2e a dozen. c
Tomorrow for
The Washington times., 1905-06-04

100 dozen Cambria Corset Covers.
low neck. fun blouse front; trimmed
around neck and sleeves with en-
breidery; others with eambric hens
stitched rufffes All sizes az fr
up 70 ~ isc value Sale IL
Short Muslin Petticoats: wittf yoke
bands and deep cambria hem. n
stitched ruf1ie; all lengths,
pa4e price - -
Muslin Chemise, with yoke of cluster
tucks and inserting. ruffle 0Rf
around neck and sleeves All
sizes. Sale price............,...... -
The Washington times., 1905-06-04
q The June Sale Of Underrnuslins
HhQ 1Ipndty Six Fine Q
Se the Characters 0

fe styles of white Petticoatss ali neat
Iy trimmed with durable 1aces or eTTl-
broideries; deep umbrella shaped rtif-
ne with and rows Of lace insertion
and tueks between. deep lace on bot
tom. Others have deep embroidery
rufffes All have extra dust ~ q c
raffle Every length. Regular -
sl.51 value. Sale price. ..e-.--,.-. -
chiidren's Muslin Drawers. made
with hem and tlcks. feued
seams and worked button n | e
holes Sizes TO 10 years.
Sale price, pair. - 4
childrea's Jean Drawer Waists. with
strapped seams and two rows 10f
OF buttons. Sizes ? TO 10 years. III
Sale price, -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-07-20
Refreshing Rains.

The torrid weather of yesterday was
followed about four clock in the after
noon by cloudiness and later by high
wind which rolled up clouds of dust and
at times rendered it impossible to dis
tinguish objects half a square away;
The flaws at times we're very heavy ana
caused some apprehension when large
limbs from a number of trees in different
parts of the city we're twisted of. WINE
the wind was at its height the tin roof OF
q house on the west side of Royal street,
near Cameron, was torn off. Rain soon
beOan to fall thick and fast and con-
finued for some time. There was the
usual accompaniment of thunder and
lightning incident to midsummer rains
The wind and rain caused a marked crop
in the temperature, and conditions last
night for sleep were greatly improved.
The temperature today has been mod
crate.
The mercury which at 8 o'clock yes
terdav evening registered 94' dropped
to 90 by 4:SO and in the next hall
hour during the shower it fell to 49,
making drop of 21' in less than two
hou,s. At 8 O'Clock this morning the
mercury bad gotten up to 80 again; at
noon il stood at $50 and at O'Clock this
evening it registered 50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-07-20
Baseball.

The regular weekly meeting OF the
Alexandria Baseball League was held at
the Tontine Hotel last night and consider
able business was transacted. The Del Ray
team protested Mondays game with the
Old Dominion claiming the Del Kay
catcher was blocked by one OF the Old
Dominion's players. Del Ray was up
held in their protest and the game was
thrown out. The players in future game
will be required to be seated on benches
provided for them. Ropes will be stretch
ed before every game and oplayer from
either side will be allowed to question a
decision. The management OF the league
IS determined to have good behavior IRON
the teams while playing ball and better
behavior is assured in the future.
The game tomorrow will be between
the Orientals and the Invincibles. Inc
batteries will be: Orientals, Zinkle and
FRYE, of Washington; Invincibles, Mar
lin aud johnson. The game will DE
called at $50 o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-07-20
Mr.. Cations Candidacy.

Alexandria, Va, July 10, 1905.
To my fellow citizens of Alexandra city
and county
beg to announce that will be a can
didate for the House of Delegates for the
city and county of Alexandria subject to
nomination by the democratic primary.
1t is well known to my fellow citizens
that / was an aspirant for the honor OF
acknowledgement Of Virginia, and
that for reasons already made known to
the public | felt constrained TO retire
from that contest. When | did 80 |
then had no intention of becoming a
candidate for denomination and reelec-
ton to the House of Delegates, until
urged upon me by large number OF my
fellow citizens of the city and county of
Alexandria, whose wishes and friendship
| felt under obligations to regard. Al
ter mature consideration and yielding to
what believe TO be the wish Of large
body OF my fellow citizens and friends
representing every interest in the com
munity, | have concluded to stand for
denomination and reelection. | have
been twice honored with the election by
my people as their representative in the
General Assembly of Virginia, and trust
that my past record in that body will be
to them a pledge and assurance OF my
future conduct should it be their pleasure
to return me to this post of honor. iu
the event of my nomination and election
| pledge myself faithfully to guard and
defend every interest of the city and
county in which l have spent my life
and in which are centered all my aztec
tons and interests. l respectfully solicit
the endorsement and support of the peo-
pie whom | have represented to the best
of my ability in the two last General AS
semblies of Virginia.
Very respectfully,
JAS. r. CATION.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-07-20
After a Ferry Boat.

Mr.. John Callahan, manager OF the
Norfolk and Washington Steamboat
Company, has gone to New York again
90 close a deal for the purchase OF a
doubIe-end ferry boat for temporary
service on the route between this city
and Washington while the new ferry
steamers are building. The boat Mr..
Callahan proposes 10 purchase is 100
feet long and 60 feet wide, and has a
speed of about thirteen miles an hour
should the steamer be purchased. she
will be here within two weeks aud VIII
he on the route about the first week ID
August. The steamer, it is understood,
is n siuge-deck vessel, with big cabins
on each side Tor passengers and room Tor
twenty-four teams on her deck. 1t is
the purpose of the Norfolk and Wash
ington Company to remodel the steamer
and hold her for a reserve boat when
the new steamers are in service.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-07-20
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Seventeen boys, in charge of Mr..
George Baird, we're engaged today in
clearing upper Duke street of grass.
During the rain storm yesterday eve
ming lightning struck tree on the nortn
side of Cameron street, near Pitt, and
split the trunk.
The proceeds from the recent excur-
SION given by the Young Mems Sodslliy
Lyceum to Marshall Hall will be in the
neighborhoad of 500.
There was no meeting of the Board OF
Police Commissioners last night Mayor
Paff was out of the city and Commits
sioner Fisher, recently elected for the
Second ward, Was the only member OF
the board present.
Richard c. Burnett, recently convict
ell by the Corporation Court OF selling
liquor without license and fined $500
and sentenced to serve twelve months In
Jail, last night renewed his bond pending
an application for a new trial.
In the police report yesterday in the
case of several colored men who had
been arrested for disOrderIy conduct in
the northwestern part of the city Officer
Bells name was inadvertently omitted.
He figured prominently in making the
arrests.
Soft Crabs and Deyiled Crabs fresh every
day. C. II. Zimmerman, Market Space.
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