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The Washington times., 1905-03-10
Be YOUR OWN SWEEPER.
SAYS SUPT. STIDHAHI
Replies Thus TO Merchant Who Com
plained of Street Being Filthy
Near His Store.

In responding 70 a complaint made by
Pennsylvania avenue merchant about
"1lthy streets, superintendent z<of
Street and Allert Cleaning StidhaIn has
suggested that the complainant should
stop the practice of scattering litter
about his place Of business.
Morris Hahn, of 1916 Pennsylvania
avenue northwest, wrote the Commis-
sioners recently, protesting against the
condition of the street in front of his
premises claiming that the ice had
been removed up to the middle of the
block between Seventeenth and Eight
eenth streets and also in the block be
tween Eighteenth and nineteenth
streets This was before March 4.
Mr. Stidham has reported to Commis-
sioner West that the block between
Nineteenth and Twentieth streets was
cleaned of ice and snow in the regular
gretfuily says that the soiled masses ol
fee from six to eighteen inches thick
which were complained of, still exist te
a lesser degree On many streets in tbs
city Then he adds:
May | respectfully suggest, Whef
Mr.. Hahn is written to, that the at
/ tention of his firm be called 10 the
trouble we experience in the Iittering o1
Seventh street in front of his place o.
business ttere2
I'VE are trying to get the merchants
on Seventh street to cooperate with us
IN cutting down the preventable litter
ing of this thoroughfare. and, If thes
careful in handling paper and -cthei
light rubbish. | feel we shall be abit
TO greatly improve the looks of this sec
ton of the city.
The Washington times., 1905-03-10
FAIRBANKS WILL TAKE
MORE MASONIC DEGREES
Vice President Going Home Soon to
Participate in Ceremonies-Three
Degrees in One Day.

INDIANAPOLIS. March io.-Vice
Presssent Fairbanks has arranged to
return to his home in this city before
the close of the month and take the
degrees in Freemasonry between that
of Master Mason and the thirty-second
degree.
The Vice President is represented by
his Masonic friends as being anxious to
go TO the top in Masonry. and expects
to crowd several degrees into q very
small space of tiHse.
Before leaving for Washington after
the holidays he took three degrees in
Il single day and left here full fedged
Mason II. conversation with friends
he expressed himself as much impressed
with the rites through which ne had so
successfully passed and said that he
was surprised that he had not become
Mason earlier in life
II was then arranged that he should
return at the close of Congress to take
other degrees, but the calling of an
extra session oe the Senate has led to
d posfDonemeat Of the event.
The spring conVccation will be held at
the Temple on South Pennsylvania
street, beginning on March "a and the
Vice President is expected TO be here
at that time.
The Washington times., 1905-03-10
PLANS FOR NEW PLAY
GROUNDS BEING CONSIDERED

Engineer Commissioner BiddIe is al
ready planning to make use of the small
appropriation made by Congress at the
last session for the construction and
equipment of public Fairgrounds
Although only 81, 600 was appropriated
for this purpose, while sS.o0o was asked
il is intended to maze full use of this
sum as speedily as possible There is
also All appropria ton of s. $50 for fur
nishing the grounds.
The details OF the plans for the play
grounds have not been completed and
Colonel Biddle viii not take any action
until he has conferred with members
of the Public Fairgrounds Committee.
OF which he is a member. Any sugges-
tions they may make VIII be considered
by the Engineer Department of the Dis
trict in constructing the new grounds
and purchasing apparatus.
The Washington times., 1905-03-10
.SECRE TARY BUSY WITH
CHRISTIAN ENDEhVORERS
Won o. = of the General So
ciety, in knN-conferences
and Mass ;.:s,

Won Ogden vogt. =
the United Society os pc.
deavor, held "a number
with local ministers an F.
yesterday for the purpose
the future work Of the so g
District. He will meet more
ers and ministers at the First
tional Church this afternoon
meeting VIII be held tonight
Mr.. Voght's theme at the mas
Ing will be present Day Christial. I'm
deaYor.
The Washington times., 1905-03-10
WOULD INSTALL TURBINES
IN TWO BIG CRUISERS

Secretary Morton has under consider
alton q suggestion from e. S. Cranp &
Sons, of Philadelphia, TO install turbines
in the cruisers Columbia and Mime
apolis These are the only three-screw
vessels in the navy.
The Cramp shipbullding Company says
that by putting In turbines $40 tons
weight in the machinery VIII be saved !;
that the vessels will increase their speed
by one knot, and that they will be ad-
mirably adapted to serve as fast scout
ships. of which type il is now proposed
TO build twenty-four.
The general board recently reported
adversely to the plan of installing tur-
bines in the Columbia and Minneapolis,
but the matter IS now again up for
consideration.
The Washington times., 1905-03-10
THE PRESIDENT MAY
OVERl OOk TWO GENERALS

INDIANAPOLIS, March 1o.-It is re-
ported here that Brig. Gen. Frederick u.
Grant and Brig Gen. Frederick Funston
will be overlooked by Pres lent Roose-
welt when the next major general IS tU
appointed, and an Indiana man, Brig.
Gen. Frank u. Baldwin. formerly colonei
of the Fourth Infantry. is 10 De eseVatcsi
to the higher rank
Tine iEtimatton that President ROose-
Welt is to turn down Grant and Funston
came from Washington in d letter *
State Senator Kimbrough 81 Muncie
who Is anxious that General Baldwin )
civil war record be recognized.
Baldwin has been the only American
gress. and ns.deration of his excellent
service in command of the Fourth In
asntry in the Philippines led Presiden;
f<ooSeevlt to favor him, it is said.
The Washington times., 1905-03-10

Imported Serges. Panama Cloth.
Broadcloth, Panne Cheviot, Her
ringbone Cheyiot, Imported Novel
ty Mixtures. Made In this seasons
most approved fashions. Smart
blouse and chic coat effects.
Handsome Blouse Coat, all silir-
red across the shoulders and down
into the toPs of sleeves. Cellarless
style. fn.aid with cloth and pipings
of silk to match, novelty trimmed
vest from the bust down; new
position back, lined with taffeta.
skirt panel front, houneed on the
sides. headed by rows shirring.
Stylish Blouse Suits, all tailor
made and tucked, shawl collar of
t.sffeta, all stitched. Tailor-made
sleeves. Skirt all pane1ed and fin
ished up the cores into groups OF
plaits-
New Serge Blouse Suits. trimmed
with military soutache. bands Of
braid and designs of taffeta. Skirt
kiIted and trimmed to match.
The Washington times., 1905-03-10
GASOLINE STOVE ExPLODES
CAUSING A SMALL LOSS

Twenty-Five dollars damage was done
III Harry stevens home, 800 Virginia
avenue southeast, by fire last nigIs-
The blaze originated from an exploding
gasoiene stove. Firemeu who responded
to box 81 extinguisbed the fire il a
few moments.
The Washington times., 1905-03-10
WILL GO TO WORKHOUSE
FOR ACTING POLICEMAN

For playing policeman on Eleventh
street southeast. John Hawkins, ne
gro, was fined $40 III Police Court this
morning. Not having the ten Hawk
ins will spend thirty days on the farm
1t was alleged that Hawkins, who was
under the influence of liquor, thought
he was a policeman and accosted pedes-
frians, taking them to the nearest alarm
box. and there letting them go.
The Washington times., 1905-03-10
BROWN PLEADS GUILTY
TO BEATING HIS WIFE

Cecilia Brown, colored, with her head
bandaged up, took the stand in Judge
Kinbalfs court this morning, swearing
that she had been assaulted by her hus-
band, William Brown Cecilia alleged
that William while unde~ he influence
q liquor knocked her down
= William pleaded guilty and was fined
$50. Not having the necessary cash he
viii work on the farm for the next sixty
days.
The Washington times., 1905-03-10

Chic Panne Cheviot Fly-front
Coat Suits. superbiy tailored. Col
larIess jacket, inlaid with wide silk
collars, e1aborateIy stitched and
trimmed with wool silk braid. Skirt
of cores. Each one killed high.
Panama Cloth Suit, in plain tail
ored style; short fy-front Jacket;
iaD-oyer stitched seams, and trim
med down either side of jacket,
front and back. with self-tafIored
straps Skirt of nine cores. Killed
up TO the knees.
Elegant Panama Cloth Blouse
Eton Suit; coiIar1ess style; trim
med around and down the vest
with novelty silk braid trimming
of contrasting color; box-piaited
effect down the front and back.
An attractive lego mutton
sleeve that is box-plaited into the
puff; skirt of 13 cores; each one
finished with kits; handsome flare
at the bottom.
Plain browns navy, black, and
ulauve, olive mixed, brown novelty
mixed, blue and gray mixed.
The Washington times., 1905-03-10
CROWN PRINCES MARRIAGE.

BERLIN, March 10.-The marriage of
Crown Prince Frederick William and
Duchess Cecilia will take place in Ber-
lin on Juf3e 6.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1905-06-16

WITH DEATH
George c. Collins Has Two ES-
capes In One Day.

While crossing the railroad on Gene
terry avenue Thursday morning in lis
buggy, George @. Collins horse be-
came frightened and runaway down the
aveuue to Embargo street into which he
turned, continuing as far as the public
school building. Mr.. Collins was
thrown out and badly bruised about
the body. The buggy was completely
wrecK' d.
Mr.. Collins had started to Goodwin
with a crowd of friends for day e
fishing on the river and the accident
did not deter him. he finished the
trip in another conveyance. One mar
row cape from death did not seem
enough for him in one day and he tried
another, unconsciously, however. He
was assisting E. 2. Ferguson in catch
ing miunows and was wading in shallow
water near the shore, when, stepping
in hole, he sank from sight. Mr.
Ferguson leaped in after his compa"
ion. and. both men coming to the sur
face together, became entangled 10
'ome underground clustered around a
submerged stump. They We're held in
this position several minutes with thelI
he DIS barely above water before they
could release themselves. Both men
came near drowning.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1905-06-16
TRIBUTE TO J. HOUGH GUEST
New York Musician Com
mends His Songs for
Special Work.

A fiatterlng tribute to j. Hough
Guest has just come to HIM from q
New York musician of note. Franc v.
LeMone, who, In making up his
repertoire of song stories for next
seasons concert stage work, has writ
ten to Nashville asking Mr.. Guest fol-
several of his song settings TO be in.
cluded. His high estimation OF MI.
Guest work as a composer Is based
on experience with the setting az
ranged by the Nashville violinist fol
Mr.. Romaine's lvrlc. NEED Body
Cry?" which. he says. suits his voice
to a nicely, and is also very high
class easy and melodIous musical ex-
preston of the familiar stanzas that
have been SO much sung.
M. Gueet's work as composer has
attracted previous complimentary
notice from tine Eastern musicians and
music dealers which is very giatify-
ing. Nashville American.
The above announcement Will prove
very gratifying to Mr.. Guests Column
bia friends. All will wish him more
laurels still In his chosen profession.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1905-06-16
SEVERELY GAINED
Mr.. C. G. Gross Receives The
Compliments of His Fell
low ChurChmen.

MIR. c. q Gross. lifelong and honor
ed member of the local Jewish oopgre
CATION was severely caned nv his fellow
churchmeu Saturday, but is taking
his punishment with smile on his
face and a look OF qualification and
pride. The cane is one 10 which any
man might take pride. 1t is a highly
polished black ebony stick. surmcunted
by heavy gold head on which is en-
0raved in old English type &c q.
Grose, 1906" Mr.. Gross is held in high
esteem by all Cnlumbians. He served
brsvely for the Confederate cause, and
is a worthy citizen, and all his friends
will be gratified at this mark OF esteem
paid him. He requests The Herald to
give public expression Of his thanks and
deep appreciation.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1905-06-16

sanitary dormitories. all buildings
steam heated. lighted with electricity,
good sewer system, plenty of bath
rooms, an athletic field. golf links,
tennis court. IN fact we will have
everything for the mental, moral and
physical development of the young
men Intrdsted to our charge.
THE FACULTY AND CURRICULUM
THE faculty has been practically all
hosen and will be composed OF expert
enced, educated, upright gentlemen. The
curriculum will be divided into two
courses one for young men who wish a
first class business education and have
no intention of entering college. the
other q preparatory course that will hit u
young man to enter any college or un-
iversity in the land. These two will
not be excelled by any preparatory
school in the land and the training
Will be thorough.
THE MILITARY FEATURE.
1.-The military feature starts with the
opening of school August 28th. The
government will not send Us comman-
dant until the school has run one year,
but we will have Rrst-class conmman-
daut of our own the fret year, and mill.
tary discipline and training will begin
with the life Of the school. There are,
of course, some detail matters to be
worked out yet and these matters will
be announced later.
THE OUTLOOK.
1--WE have canvassed very little "a vet.
have done some work In Memphis and
have the promise of twelve or fifteen
boys from that town. and besides these
twenty-five othes applied for catalogues
whom they learned my plans az the close
of my school over there. Prof. Hardy
will bring some boys from Tex
as. The outlook is bright for good at
tendance from Columbia and Msury
County, and with the attendance we are
sure to get from other points in Ten
nessee and other States, we should open
with creditable enrolment and great
big prospects as the school gains in rep
utation.
THE TUITION.
"For students from a distance the
charge will be 500 year. Home stu
dents will receive some concession. Al
students from Assistance will be required
to board on the grounds.
| THE MAN.
Prof. EdgArton is North Csrolniar
by birth. He received his B. A. anC
Nj. A. at Vanderbilt in 1902 and 1903
and is thoroughly equipped. One veal
rs teacher at Castle Heights school a
Lebanon and further work in the Uni
verelty Training School at Memphis hal
given him valued experience. He hal
won his spurs in his profession and nj
preparatory teacher in the State stands
: higher. He is athletic, congenial, sensi
| bic and is sure to win friends with thu
student body hnd with the citizens o
/ Columbia as we'll.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1905-06-16
A new POWER IN
FINANCIAL WORLD
Thomas F. Ryan, Who Heads
Syndicate That Controls
the Equitable.
METROPOLITAN RAILROAD SYSTEM
OFFERS CHANGE FOR INVESTMENTS

New York, June 11.-Wall street has
awoke to a stern realization that new
power has arisen in the hnancia
world, in the turning over the 'controi
of the Equitable to a syndicate, head
ed by Thomas F. Ryan.
The trusteeing of the stock control
in the hands of Grover Cleveland, Jus
tice Morgan J. OBrien and George
Westinghouse was the subject matter
of merely incidental gossip when the
Equitable affair was discussed. In the
future no financial deal of any m0mens.
may be effected without reckoning
with the new owners of the Equitable
The ascendency of Ryan and his
friends. who control the Metropolitan
Railroad system in this city, aAnd the
traction interests in Philadelphia and
other cities of the east, means mat
other traction deals now pending win
be put through and that the MetrUpol-
itan railroad will be able to raise ahe
millions necessary to build the rApih
| transit tunnels planned for this city
The sale to Mr.. Ryan is said to have
| a
Edward H. Hartman and Henry Q.
Frick, both OF whom resigned as dt-
rectors of the Equitable. Mr.. Harri-
man, IL is understood, had great rail-
road plans in view which called for
the use of large sums of money.
Though Mr.. George Gould was re
ported to have conducted the prelimi-
nary negotiations for the sale of Mr.
Hyde's stock to Mr. Ryan, it was said
that prior to undertaking this work he
had tried to purchase the stock held
by Mr.. Hyde, but that his propositions
had been rejected Mr. Gould's plans
for transcontinen-al railroad by ex-
tending the Wabash system from Pitts
burg to the Atlantic coast and for the
construction of proposed Western Pa
cific road called for the use Of very
large sums Mr.. Gould, 1t is said, WIN
now be forced to make financial ar
rangements with foreign bankers and
will sail for Europe next week.
| Both Hartman and Gould are said
to have offered Mr.. Nyde $5,O00,O0e
but he then hoped to win out, and re-
fused to sell.
Much comment was heard in insur-
ance circles because of the elevation OF
Morton to the craftsmanship of the
board of directors, because OF MIR. Nor
tons connection with the rebates OF the
Atchison railroad, Of which he was
vice-president.
His position in the cabinet became
extremely embarrassing because of the
railroad rebate criticism, and the offer
from Ryan afforded an excellent OPP
portunity to leave the government
service.
Justice Morgan O'Brien and George
Westinghouse have accepted the ap-
pointment as trustees of the Ryan
stock, and 1t Is understood that Grover
Cleveland has accepted the appoint
ment as trustee.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1905-06-16
GRADUATING
EXERCISES
PUBLIC SCHOOL CLOSES
A MOST SUCCESSFUL
YEAR.
REV. W. B. CAPERS DELIVERS
ADDRESS TO GRADUATES

The commencement exercises of
Columbia High School Thursday
night, at the Athen@um, attracted a
large audience. The City Public
School is held in high regard by Co.
lumbians and the annual exercises
always attract an OveIfiowing audi
torium. This was true Thursday night
and the interest In the exercises was
as hatteTlng as the attendance.
The program opened with the Hun
ter's Sons, which was followed by
a prayer by Rev. A q. Dinwiuuie.
heading -''How Billy Lost the
Race by Miss Minnie Polk. tue
second honor pupil brought down the
house. A second triumph was scored
when Norton Nichols arose and dellv'
cred TIotwood's inimitable sketch,
1.-THE Middle Bssln.'
Mr.. W. s. Fleming awarded the
diplomas and grammar school ce;tifi-
Gates. The following young ladies
compose the graduating class:
Misses Bessie Ashton, Dora Gross.
Lucy Aurelia McGregor. Minnie Polk,
lone Ev ans Sowell. Elizabeth Wallace,
Mamie Norvel Wharton.
The reading ''Sonny's ChIistenin' "
by Miss Bessie Ashton. first honol
pupil, was an apt selection and wal
beautifully rendered. Rev. W. b.
Capers delivered the address to tho
graduates. His address was scholarly
and polished. but more than this, u
touched a responsive chord in th'
hearts of his listeners and pictured 4
the young lady graduates the possibill
| ties of the broader life they are en-
teIing upon, inspiring them with
deeper sense of duty and resolve t
perform that duty so that their in
fiuence may he factor for good II
their homes aud in the life OF theil
community. The chorus merry
Nav" followed and then the exercises
were closed with the benediction by
| DR.. T. A. Wharton.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1905-06-16
COLORED SCHOOL COM
MENCEMENT EXERCISES

The sixteenth annual commencement
of the Culored Public School was held
Thursday and FRIDAY OF this week.
Thursday morning the Kellenian
Literary Society conducted the general
literary exercises in the chapel.
t'rl1ay morning the annual promotions
were awarded in the chapel. FRIDAY
evening at st. Paul A. M. K. church.
the annual commencement exercises
were held.
Grammar School Graduates: Sue
Lillian Amos. Blossom May Brown,
Matte p. Brown, Eta Mcdonald,
Bessie Booker Peeler, Willie Freeman
Stone. Charles Bridges Nicholson,
Noyella Rose Brown. SallIe Brown
Brown, Alice Katie Kirby, Gertrude
Amelia Nicholson. Hattie Lee Sargent,
Susie Beatrice Wingield, Uriah
Winston Smith.
High School Graduates: Bessie
Burr Grissom, Allen Claiborn Nichol-
son, Bera Miller. Charles Wilson
Kelly, John Woodbridge Brown.
COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM.
Chorus-"Let the Heavens Rejoice y
Invocation.
Chorus-"O, Sing unto the Lord.
Grafton" Kegulus CHARLES b.
Nicholson.
Essay Climb. though the Rocks
be Rugged - Bessie B. Grissom.
Address Extract from Sermon by
the Rev. W. II. Anderson-Cbailes W.
Kelly.
Chorus-"Row, Roatman.
Oration-''Ihe Character of Fred
Douglass ALLEN e. Nicholson.
Chorus-''O, Lovely Evening Star. >
Oration-'' Abraham Lincoln ''-JohI
". Brown.
Essay-''Where Man Lives"-Bers
Miller.
Solo Asleep at the Switch "-Bes
sic 3 Boddie.
Awarding of Certificates and Diplo
mas.
Annual Address-Dr. G. V. Roman
Specialist, Nashville, Tenn.
Chorus occasional.
Benedictior.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1905-06-16
IMPROVEMENTS
IN WEST END
Sheppard StorehOuSe Will Be
Rebuilt And Occupied
BY T. l.. Cunning
ham.

Messrs Dohbins & Ewing and John
W. Shelton have purchased the J. Nj.
sheppard property IN the forks of the
HAMPSHIRE and Mt. Pleasant pixies and
will rebuilt the storehouse immediate
ly and construct two cottages facing
the Hampshire pike. Mr.. I. l. Gun
ningnam mas leased the store house
and will put in complete stock OF
groceries as soon as this building IL
completed. MI. Cunningham is an ex
pereince groceryman knows the de.
mands OF the local trade is accommo,
dating. polite and is sure to do well.
The Sheppard stand has always enjoy.
ed large trade
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1905-06-16
Get The BOYS READY
WE'LL HAVE The SCHOOL
ProfG E. Edgerton Has Arrived and Gives
Some Mighty Good Information.
AN INTERVIEW FOR THE READERS OF THE HERALD

"As good as the best. and then
some'' is the the prophecy made Tor
the Columbia Military Institute by
Prof. ]. Z. Edgerton.
Prof. EdgeIton arrived tIon Mem
phis Friday and has since had
not a spare moment. trien1 Is OF
school, men VINO have been working
for the past twenty years for what we
have at last secured-a inst class pre-
naratory School-have had Professor
Edgerton in charge and 1t his head Is
NOT turned by the encouragement he
has received and the spirit OF Loyalty
fo- the big school he finds among Co.
lumbla's people ii 10 because he Is
level headed young man. ana tnat
appears to be the case.
The Herald man got hold or PIor'
EdgeIton soon after his arrival, for ne
realized thEt the people OF Columbia
were deeply interested in all facts
pertaining 10 the school ana would
expect full details IN the Heral1.
''Well, we have been working some,
even il we haven't been on the scene
in person, said Prof. Edgerton, ana
we have accomplished a great deal
Our catalogues are out, advertising mas
been placed in a number OF papers IN
Tennessee, Alabama and Mississippi
and some canvassing has been done,
and we are greatly encouraged
to say the least OF 1t. Inc
work of remodellrg the buildings mas.
as YOU know, not commenced
vet, but specifications for this Work
were sent out to contractors some
weeks since and We have the BIDS IN,
The contracts Will be let at once and
the work will start Immediately.
II have come to Columbia to stay
and Will have my Office on the grounds
m the old Arsenal Office, where
/ will be able to push things
and viii constantly be accessible 10
all parties interested IN the school and
will gladly furnish all information
possible. -
THE GROUNDS.
IT would like to bear your opinion
regarding the grounds, Professor,
said the Herald man. well 1t has
been several years since l went over
y the grounds, and at that time 1t was
Il not with view OF opening a school
4 there, but the beauty OF the grounds.
81 the splendid buildings, the location In
this Ileh and beautiful section with Its
educated, enteIprlsing citizenship
impressed both myself and Prot.
Hardy. ,who was with me. and We
remarked at the time. What u magniti
cent location for a school. | car
tell you t1utnfully. for nave seer
many of the larger schools of the coun
try, that no school north or south, OF
east, or west, is better equipped re-
specting grounds and buildings thar
ours.
THE EQUIPMENT.
Regarding the equipment, ours
will be the best obtainable. Splendid
class rooms, connections, comfortable