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The Washington times., 1906-09-16

Preparations for sending AN army to
Cuba have engaged the attention of the
officers Of the general stan at the War
Department during the past week AS
a result OF a conference held week be-
fore last at oyster Bay between the
President and Brig. Gen. J. Franklin
Bell. chief OF stan. the third division
of the general staff. of which Colonel
WOthersDoon is the chief. has already
completed its plans for sending a part
OF ths regular army of the United states
to Havana and other Cuban cities for
the purpose OF restoring peace and or
der Ia the island.
Colonel Wotherspoon is considered one
of the ablest strategical officers In the
army. When Col Arthur l.. Wagner
died little over a year ago he was sue
ceeded as chief Of the general stan by
Colonel Wotherspoon, who is a per-
sonai friend OF Secretary Taft. Shortly
after Colonel WOtherspoon became CHER
OF the third division the situation In
China became acute. and the general
staff was called on to prepare plans for
a possible invasion OF the Chinese em>
pire By American troops. Under the d.
rection OF Colonel Wotherspoon officers
were sent to China to gather military In
formation. But later developments made
IL unnecessary for the plans OF the gem
eral stan TO be acted on. II Is the
function OF the third division to make
plans for possible wars, and the latest
important work assigned to Colonel
Wotherspoon's officers IS the prepara-
ton Of plans for the occupation OF Cuba,
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The Crisis in Cuba.

A melancholy opportunity has of
fered. sooner than could possibly
have been expected, for the Presi-
dent to affirm in action the declara-
ton of his Secretary of State to the
South American republics at the
last meeting of the Pan-American
Congress. Mr.. Root then stated
formally that this nation had no de-
sire 10 annex or eneroach upon any
other American nation which lay to
the south. It is that utterance
which is put 20 the test by the pres
ent plight of Cuba.
Our war with Spain began with a
pledge that we would not annex
Cuba. That no other nation expect
ed as to keep that pledge was mani
fest. That we did keep it by with
drawing our troops from the island
as soon as the people of Cuba were
ready I'm fact to undertake the gov
ernment, was one of the distinct
triumphs of American history. Now
events are driving the United States
to a choice between that pledge and
its responsibility TO preserve order
in a territory over which its infu-
ence is predominant.
This is the matter involved in the
Presidents powerful letter 10 the
Cuban minister. IN it the Executive
makes it clear that we not only
have no desire to intervene in Cuba,
but would do so with the utmost re-
luctance. Not the worst enemy OF
the United States can read that
statement in the light of our pres
ent opportunity to swoop down on
the island and charge us with bad
faith If this country wanted Cuba
and was willing to disregard its self
imposed obligation to let the island
alone. it could have had it before
this.
The responsibility for the future
relations of Cuba to the United
States rests with the Cubans. The
President no more than defines our
duty 70 the world when he says:
solemnIy adiure all Cuban patriots {,
band together TO sink all differences anC
personal ambitions, and 70 remember
that the only way that they can pre-
serve the independence OF the republic
IS 10 prevent the necessity Of outside
interference by rescuing it from th'
anarchy Of civil war.
Other nearby republics Of doubt
ful stability are surely watching our
course with Cuba. They cannot
have failed to note our easy oppor.
tunity to seize the island or the
resolute purpose Of the President
not to accept that opportunity save
only to protect the people from
continued civil war. As they read
the letter to Minister Quesada they
must, in reason, be convinced that
the United States meant what il
empowered its Secretary Of State to
say at the recent meeting of the
Pan-American Congress in Rio de
Janeiro.
The Washington times., 1906-09-16
THAW'S MOTHER TO LEASE
HOUSE NEAR MATTEAWAN

NEWBURG, n. Y. Sept 15.-Harry
K. Thaw's mother IS reported to have
secured an option for the lease Of the
spacious Rowland estate at TicorOnda
a suburb OF Matteawan- The property
is about a mile from the Matteawan
State Hospital. and the negotiations are
taken to portend that Mrs. Thaw an
ticipates her son viii be committed to
that institution for the murder Of Stan
ford White
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Repistered at "a Deparrment.

These officers registered at the Wal
Department during the past week;
First Lieut.. W. 3. Walker. Twentieth
Infantry: Ebbitt House; on leave.
First Lieut.. Charles c Winnire. Fifth
Cavalry; Ebbltt House; on ltave-
First Lieut.. Arthur Williams. Corps OF
Engineers. Ebbitt House; on leave.
Capt. c. A. Romeyne. Second Cavalry
1875 p street; on leave.
Second Lieut.. Rodman Butler, Sixth
Cavalry; 1850 Calvert street; on leave.
Capt. T. L Graham. Porto Rican Regi-
nent; 3528 N street; on leave.
Capt J. A. ShiptOn. Artillery Corps
on leave.
Contract Surgeon Ira c. Brown Eb'
bitt House. on leave.
Maj. 7. w. Gr'ndth. Porto Rico Regi
ment: Raleigh Hotel; on leave,
Capt. ". X. Averiu. Seventh Cavalry
New Willard: on leave.
First Lieut. S. ". Anding. at Gen
eral Hospital at Washington Barracks.
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Appointment Of Roeers.

The appointment this week Of Pay Di-
rector Eustace B. Rogers, OF the Naval
Pay Corps. TO be paymaster general OF
the navy, was a complete surprise TO
everyone. While Il has been known that
the question Of a SUCCESSOR 10 Pay
master General Henry T.. B. Harris has
been under consideration for some time.
among all Of the names mentioned in
this connection among the high ranking
officers OF the pay corps, Pay Director
Rogers was never heard. He Is said 20
be an extremely able officer. He has
been stationed in this city and Is well
known here in the army and navy col
ony. II is understood that the change
viii take place about November l.
The Washington times., 1906-09-16
TRIPLE DROWNING
Off SANDY HOOK
Two Women and Man Perish
in Mysterious Manner
in Lower Bay.

NEW YORK. Sept. 1.-Two women
and a nan were drowned today In
mysterious accident in the lower bay,
near Sandy Hook. The auxiliary stear1
Yacht Sausage, OF Jamaica, was capsized
bv collision with passing scow in tow
of a tug. Those who reached shore
alive. three men and two women, re-
fused for some time 70 tell their names
or those Of the persons drowned. but
finally were persuaded to do so. One OF
the women escaped death by diving
under the sccyg, whose undergates swept
her UP into it-One Of the most miracu-
lous adventures ever recorded
The drowned We're:
MISS SAUNDERS. Of Boston.
UNKNOWN WOMAN, who wore
glasses. ---..
TALL. DARK COMPLEXIoNED
MAN. name unknown.
The rescued:
Mabel b. Cook. of S42 ST. Nicholas
avenue; William Dodd. Philip podd'
- Rlees and Miss Fannie Day. S42 81.
Nicholas avenue. Manhattan.
Most Remarkable Escape.
When the launch was struck by the
scow Miss Day diyed TO avoid the
yyreckage. It happened that the scow
was one of the automatic dumping
stvle. IN which the bottom is released
bv 2. lever. drops down and outward IN
two parts, and allows the load to slide
INTO the ocean. The false. or hinged,
bottorn Is forced back into place auto
matically by the pressure Of the wa
ter.
as Miss Day dived she was swept
under the scow, and was caught in the
current formed by the gradually clos
ing valves of the false bottom.
This had the effect of practically pull
inc her I'D ont of the ocean into the
scow. and when the bottom finally
closed she was safe.
At Mercy of Waves.
From what has been learned night
OF fearful suspense and suffering pre-
ceded the capsizing of the yacht The
launch engine broke down early or
Friday night, and from that time until
the survivors were PICKED up, cling
ing to the upset boat, they were at the
mercy OF the waves.
The party of eight, four women anC
four men. left Sheepshead Bay Friday
night IN a nineteen-foOt launch, 10 gC
back 20 their homes on Jamaica Bay
They were well out when the engine
broke down. They cast anchor, ou
fearing that the little craft would over
turn because of the heavy sea, they
I hauled in the anchor and decided tt
orift until they could get assistance
The Washington times., 1906-09-16
Retiremsnt Of General Burton.

Announcement was made at the War
Department this week OF the retire
ment on September 80 on MS
own application OF Brig Gen.
George II. Burton, inspector gem
eral OF the army. General Burton's 9
health has been very bad for some time
now and for many months he has been
away from this city on leave OF absence
In California He viii be succeeded as
inspector general by Col Z. A. Gar
lington, OF the inspector generals de-
partment. who is a comparatively young
officer. and win not be retired for age
until 1917.
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The Comfy court-Marrial.

Secretary Of the Navy Bonaparte this
week ordered the trial by court-martial
OF Capt Samuel r. Comfy. commanding
the battleship Alabama. and Lieut. Al
fred W. Pressey. who was deck ofiicer
OF that vessel at the time of its coll
Iisi0n In July last with the battleship
Illinois. It Is not the intention TO have
the court which win try these officers
made up OF any officers from the At
lanuc feet. The court has not yet been
ordered. but viii be as soon as the At
lantic feet puts into some port for a
sufficient length OF time 10 enable a
court 10 subpoena witnesses from among
the officers OF the various vessels
The Washington times., 1906-09-16

ing his absence from Washington Rear
Admiral George ". Converse, chief OF
the Bureau Of Navigation, has been act
ing as Secretary. In this connection *
is learned that It is the intention Of
Secretary BOnaparTe 10 keep Admiral
Converse on active duty as chief Of the
Bureau of Navigation until some time
next spring. Notwithstanding the fact
that the admiral was retired from active
service because OF age last May. Ad-
miral Converse is universally consider
ed one OF the most efficient officers in
the naval service.
The Washington times., 1906-09-16
At Camps Of Instruction.

A majority OF the younger officers OF
the General STAFF are now temporarily
away from Washington on duty inspect
irC The troops at the various camps OF IN
str>;etion. Captain William NJ Wright.
VINO is on duty in the office Of the CHIEF
Il stan, Is still I'm the city, but Capt.
Robert T. L Niche. the secretary of
th. general stan. IS away on duty and
Capt GrOte Hucheson. also on duty in
the office of the chief Of staff. is away.
The Washington times., 1906-09-16
IAPAN'S MANY FUELS.

The fuel in use in japan is charcoal,
wood. coal. coke, and kerosene oil. The
Japanese cooking apparatus is Of two
kinds-one the "chichirin,' a small port
able construction of metal or earthen-
ware, costing from 25 cents to H-25. and
heated by means of charcoal; the other
the "kamadO," a kind OF stationary fur
mace. built OF brick ana mortar, the
price varying from sl.25 to $40. burning
The Washington times., 1906-09-16
Paw Insnsctor McGowan.

There is considerable speculation
among officers Of the navy as %
whether or not Pay Inspector Samuel
MCGOWAN, who is at present assistant
chief Of the Bureau OF Supplies and Ac-
counts OF the Navy Department, VIII be
retained on duty here under the new
administration. Mr.. MCGOWAN has made
a great many friends In this city, but
he has now been on duty here for three
years and II IS expected he win be or
derad aMaE
The Washington times., 1906-09-16
NEYER GETS 81.

'I always hate to pass an ice cream
saloon when I'm walking with my
girl
when I'm out with my girl I've
never happened to pass one"
That's strange. How do you man
age it?"
II don't manage it; she does. She
always insists upon going In. The
Catholic Standard and Times.
The Washington times., 1906-09-16
GERMANY AND ECUADOR
At JAMESTOWN FAIR

NORFOLK, Va. Sept. l5.-Hon.
Robert Bacon. Acting Secretary Of
State, notified by letter today the ofii-
cials OF the jamestown Exposition Com
pany that both Germany and Ecuador
would participate in the exposition. Ger
many viii send a large fleet of war
ships 20 Hampton Roads and promises
10 communicate later the names and
The Washington times., 1906-09-16
We AR1lY
WW

lery IN the War Department is being
put on a most efficient basis. Major b.
NJ. Weaver. Artillery Corps, reported 10
Colonel Murray on September 4 for duty
as PRINCIPAL assistant to the chief OF ar
tillery. The other four assistants in
that office are CaDts. J. c. Gilmore. 1r.,
Lloyd England. Johnson Hagood. and
8. D. Embick. All OF these young men
have excellent records, ana Captains
Hagood and Embick have already done
splendid work for their CORPS
The Washington times., 1906-09-16
Naval omeers Registered.

Naval officers in town during the week
registered az the Bureau Of Navigation
as follows;
Lieut.. Com. p. P. AIagruder. on leave.
Paymaster II. II. Balthius, the lro-
QuOis settling accounts.
Assistant Paymaster II. =. Collins, -
c street northeast. settling accounts.
Lieut. G. Goodrich. Army and Navy
Club, awaiting orders
The Washington times., 1906-09-16

time this season to recital work. Van
Hoose was here IN recital with Meiba
and has chiefly distinguished himself IN
operas in which Meiba has been the pri-
ma donna.
His itinerary has not vet been made
out. but Washington will likely be in
cluded in his tour.
Fritz Kreisler IS about 10 begin Il
series OF violin recitaIs in London He
Is slated for his first concert IN Queens
Hall. on September q
American audiences are not tc hear
Ysaye this season. Many reports have
reached this side Of his contemplated
tour OF America this year, but Ysaye
will not cross the water until season
after next. when It IS probable he viii
Join the foreign artists on this side
Paderewsld IS another artist who win
probably not be heard IN an individual
recital IN Washington this winter. How
ever, this disappointment is somewhat
mitigated by the report that he IS o
be one Of the soloists with the Boston
Symphony during the season.
The Washington times., 1906-09-16
Admiral Converse Aeting.

Secretary BOnapaTte went 20 New
York on September % for the purpose,
so II IS understood, Of going over 20
Oyster Bay and conferrlng with the
President on the Cuba- situation Dur
The Washington times., 1906-09-16
Return Of General crOzier.

Brig. Gen. William Crozier, chief OF
ordnance, has returned 10 duty at the
War Department after an extended abb
ssnce from this city on duty.
The Washington times., 1906-09-16

was keenly enjoyed by The audience.
and Miss Hazard was compelled TO sing
the song again.
Music lovers OF Washington have been
much pleased with the work Of the new
fv-organized Greater Washington
Band" which is appearing in The nlusi-
cal shell at Luna Park. John Bovello,
conductor. has been the recipient OF
many compliments during the past week
The concerts arranged for this week in
elude some unique programs. This after
noon and tonight the program viii be
composed Of sacred music
The Washington times., 1906-09-16
On an Fmcisnt Basis.

Under the direction Of Col. Arthur
Murray, acting chief OF artillery. who
IS 10 be made chief OF artillery on Oe>
tober /. the once OF the chief OF artil-
The Washington times., 1906-09-16
SCRAP OF ANCIENT HISTORY.

With her hatchet good Aunt Carrie Ma
ton
Was plying her chosen vocation,
When a big, beefy copper
Proceeded to stop her,
And Carrie her on 10 the station.
The Washington times., 1906-09-16
Washington Notes.

OdeH whippIe has returned to Wash
lngton. after a summer in Europe. While
abroad Mr.. Whipple spent much Of his
time en- Russia and made a series OF
visits 70 other countries
The Washington times., 1906-09-16
Notes About Celebrities.

Ellison Van Hoose has Joined the army
of grand opera stars. who have deter
mined to give the major part Of their
The Washington times., 1906-09-16

Mr. and Mrs. Otto Tornev Simon are
other musical people who have just re-
turned from Europe. They arrived in
Washington early last week.
The Washington times., 1906-09-16

Local musicians were much interest
ed in the professional appearance here
of Miss Grace Hazard, who played the
role of Contrary Mary in ''Ba6es in
rowland" Miss Hazard is a Washing
ron girl, and her friends have generous
" welcomed her during the week. On
wednesday afternoon a rather pretty
incident occurred during the matinee
Miss Hazard had Just finished her first
act song. Barney O'Flynn.' when one
OF her friends threw her a bunch OF
vlolets She picked up the flowers AMI
was bowing her Acknowledgements when
she caught the eye of Mrs. Oldberg,
with whom she studied in Washington.
She deftly threw the flowers to her in
structor. and Mrs. Oldberg as deftly
caught them. The little bit Of siaeplay
The Washington times., 1906-09-16

Miss Margaret Z. Upcraft is making
plans for returning TO Washington from
Paris. where she has been studying this
summer with Wager SWayne. Miss Up
craft IS accompanied by her mother, and
on returning TO this country. they will
spend week or so in England. sight
seeing.
The Washington times., 1906-09-16

The second season OF popular sunday
evening band concerts, 10 be given oy
the United States Marine Band, IS an
nounced to open early In November, and
Will be given this year IN the National
Theater. The many patrons OF the band
who enjoyed these Sunday evening
concerts last season viii welcome the
announcement.
The Washington times., 1906-09-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Josef Kaspar are counted
among the Washington people in the
French capital these DAYS. Mrs. Kaspar
is chaperoning a number OF her young
girl pupils Henry Kaspar, who has
entered upon course OF plano study
In Germany is with his parents in Paris
The Washington times., 1906-09-16

+ Arthur Smith has returned to
Washington. after spending practically
all summer on his farm between Wash
ington and Baltimore. Mr.. Smith has
not let .he summer go by in idleness,
bat has been Derfecting plans for one OF
the busiest seasons he has ever known.
Each year brings him into closer touch
with the great musical artists and
many interesting announcements may
be expected from his bureau.
The Washington times., 1906-09-16

The choir of Keller Memorial Church.
under the direction Of W. D. Little VIII
resume its work next Sunday. Arrange
r1ents are under way for AN eveniEa
with the choir" which will take place
the last Sunday in this month Several
additional singers and an orchestra viii
assist the choir.
The Washington times., 1906-09-16

Miss Stella Raymond win this morn
ing assist the choir Of the Ninth Street
Christian Church. She is 10 sing KEN
per's "Cry Out. NV Soul" with violin
ObligatO.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1906-11-08
Good Habits a Business Asset.

It used TO be an accepted theory
that the business world has nothing
to 10 with the private life OF business
people. AS long as o man attended
honestly to his business occupation,
was true to his obligations and paid
his debts, that was considered sufi-
cient. It is no longer considered suf-
fcient. The business world, before
it will accord to any man the highest
rate of credit, must be shown that
the man is not only faithful and re-
liable, but is not addicted to habits
and occupations which may impair
his standing. The Wall Street Jour
nal recently went so far as to declare
that the business world has a right
to know of any business man "not
only where he spends his days, but
where he spends his nights. It has "a
right not only to know his financial
standing, but also his status In the
scale of social decency. The man who
is faithful to the duties Of his Office
and false to the standards of domes-
tic decency must have his financial
credit marked down and the business
confidence Of his fellow men lowered
to the class of extra-hazardous
risks
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1906-11-08

Has many aches and pains caused %
weaknesses and falling. or other displaee-
Kent, Of the pelvic organs Other symp-
toms Of female weakness are frequent
headache, dizziness, Imaginary specks or
dark spots floating before the eyes, gnaw-
ing sensation in stomach. dragging or
bearing down in lower abdominal or pelvic
region. dlsa2reeable drains from pelvic
organs, falnt pells with general weakness
II any considerable number Of the above
symptoms are present there IS no remedy
that wA give quicker relief or q more per-
aaAent co1e than d.. Pierce's Fayorits
PreA1Aaoz>Ith has record Of over forty
years Of cu?eA Il L the l1osl potent
tnYigoratIug tonic and DEL
vino Known Io raedJcal Science. II Is made
Of the RIYceric extractS Of native uedici-
nal roots found in orr forests and con-
tAins not drop Of alcohol or harmful. or
habIt-forming drugs Its ingredients are
all printed on the bOttle-wrappcT and at
tested under oath Is correct
Every ingredient entering into IA
yorite Prescription he's the written en-
dorsement Of the most eminent medical
writers OF all the several schools OF prac-
tice-more valuable than any amount Of
non-proicSsional testimOniais-though the
latter ere not lacking. having been CON
trlbuted voluntarily by grateful patients
in numbers % exceed the endorsements
given 70 any other medicine cxtant for
the cure Of woDan's Ills.
You cannot afford 10 accept any medicine
OF unknown competition as substitute
for this well proven remedy OF KNOWN
COMPOSITION, oven though the dealer may
make little moro profit thereby. Your
interest in regalning health Ia paramount
20 any selfish interest n his and IL Is an
insult to your intelligence for him % try
20 palm on upon you substitute. You
know what you want and IL ia his bust
ness 10 supply tho article called for.
DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are tho
original Little liver Pills" first put up
by old DR.. Pierce over forty years ago,
mnch Initiated bat mover equaled. Little
sugar-coatod grsnules-easy 70 take a.
candy.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1906-11-08
HARD TO SEE.
Even When the Facts About Coffee
Are Plain.

II Is curious how people will refuss
TO believe what one can clearly see.
Tell the average man or woman
that the slow but cumulative poison
GUS effect of caffeine-the alkaioid in
tea and coffee-4tends to weaken the
heart, upset the nervous system and
cause indigestion, aud they may
laugh at you il they don't know the
facts.
Prove 1t by science or by practical
demonstration in the recovery OF
coffee drinkers from the above con-
ditions. and large per cent. OF the
human family will shrug their Shout
ders, take some drugs and-keeD or
drinking coffee or tea
Coffee never agreed with ne nor
with several members of our House
hold" writes 8 lady. 1T enervates.
depresses and creates a feeling OF
languor and heaviness. Il was only
by leaving of coffee and using
Postum that we discovered the cause
and cure Of these ills.
The only reason, ] am sure. why
Postum Is not used altogether to the
exclusion OF ordinary coffee is, many
persons do not know and do not seem
willing to learn the facts and how to
prepare this nutritious beverage.
There's only one way-according to
directions-boii 1t fully Is minutes.
Then 1t is delicious" Name given by
Postum Co., Battle Greek, Mich.
Read the little book. THE Road to
MELVILLE In DkgR There's rss-
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1906-11-08
"Stiii waitipQ."

One OF the stock questions OF the
newspaper men who visit the State
Department every day relates 10 the
status OF Ambassador Leishman at
Conatantinople. Since his elevation
to ambassadorial rank he has failed
10 secure an audience with the Sultan.
who, as is well known, Is In feeble
health. To the usual question, HAS
Mr.. Leishman been received?" the
stereotypcd reply, Not yet" is given.
When this formula had been como
through with the other day Assistant
Secretary Adee waxed humorous, and
said the situation at Constantfnople
was like that OF man with a rent
in his trousers. The man went into
a tailor shop which displayed q sign
Trousers mended while you wait"
He retired to an inner room and gave
his trousers to the tailor TO fix up.
After waiting about two hours he
called to the tailor, Haven't you fixed
those trousers YETI"
mot YETI replied the tailor.
why, what's the matter?" he ask
cd somewhat .impatiently. Your
sit q says: Trousers mended while
you watt"
Co, that's all right" answered
back the tailor without the slightest
trace Of a smile, you're waiting,
amt you?"
"Ambassador Leishman," said Mr..
AIDES. as still waiting Washingt
Star.