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The Washington times., 1895-02-22
TKE CHL0RIDUM DISCOVERY
FOR CONSUMPTION.

DR.. Shades Chloridum Treatment for con-
sumption is pronounced 'the greatest dis
eovery OF the century" by DIR. P. Brett Nor
gan, Professor of Physical Diagnosis and
Lung Diseases in the San Francisco Homeo-
pathic College of Medicine, California THE
WASHINGTON TIMES has conducted an investi-
cation, by request of citizens, by personal
Interview of physicians, Congressman, and
other prominent residents of the District,
that have been cured by the Chloridum
Treatment The treatment consists of chic
rides inhaled and chlorides taken internally.
The result of, The TINES investigation shows
the largest percentage OF cures in this or any
other country.
DR.. Shades pecialties-Diseases Of the
throat and chest.
Office hours, 8 to 10 a. M, to and 4 to
p. m.
Consultation free.
The Washington times., 1895-02-22
a BEAUTIFUL EXHIBITION.
Madame Lorow and Her Glass Spinning
Draw Crowds to Lausrurgh & Bros.

Draw Crowds to Lanshurgh s. Bros.
Everybody seems anxious to know what
is wrong at Lansburgh & Bro. IS store until
they get near to The large window and see
in there a woman spinning all sorts OF
beautiful things in perfect shapes.
1t is Nine. Lorow, of the Libby Works,
who for months was at the Worlds Fair
interesting and amusing thousands of peo-
pie last summer Many still recog nize
her. 1t is really wonaerful to see Ler spin
the most difficult articles without even
the need of a model.
Ships of glass are built in a little while
flower stands, vases, and ties of glass
everything made in a 81 ort while without
recourse to a mould Half OF Washing
ton has evidently been to see this marvellous
exhibit; the other half ought surely go, as
the exhibit ends Saturday night.
Nine. Lorow is a very interesting per-
son. She says she has never required the
use ofspectacles. Hereyeslghthas never been
impeded, though she must look right into
the flare of gaslight all day long. She
spun q beautiful dress for the Princess
Eulalie when she was last in this country.
The exhibition is free to all and no ons
should miss the opportunity.
The Washington times., 1895-02-22
ODD PARLOR PIECES.

No. Assimilation mahogany
corner chairs, fife polish finish,
upholstered, one in silk brccIfelle
and two In six tapestry 49,. from
No. 22- Pure gold leaf corner
chair, upholstered in French
striped RIssei from
o. 5i2-Imitation mahogany
bay window chair, upholstered In
satin damask k................fr from
No. 83l- Student chair, uphols-
tered in tapestry, polls. oak
franc ...............-.. from
The Washington times., 1895-02-22
Martha Washington Lodge.

At the regular meeting, February 10,
of Martha Washington Lodge, No.3, D. of
R.. the new paraphernalia, which is the
finest in the District, was used, and the
degree was conferred in q very impressive
manner. A large number of brothers and
sisters were present. The members Of
Martha Washington Lodge extend cer-
dial welcome to the brothers and sisters
Of other Rebecca degree lodges.
The Washington times., 1895-02-22
NOW FOR ARM ROCKERS.
always place for these).

No 735-Quartered Oak, polish
plush 80 =. from $500 to $3.50
No W-Quartered Oak, polish
finish, upholstered IN silk brJca-
tele...... from Si4.O0 to SIO0
No ll4-0ak, neatly carved, pol
ish finish, upholstered in blue silk
pits -lton ei~~VO " SoVO
No fUl-Quartered Oak, polish
fnish neatly carved, up In silk
tapestry two. from $3.50 to S475
No 169-Whte Curly Maple,
brass inlaid, upholstered i'll silk
stripe tapestry from $l2O0 to 20
from. ......'......... - ' .......' 5000 to 800
No 15-Quartered oak, polish
finish, neatly carved, silk plush
Beat. from SAuVo 10 ]o.VU
No. 72l-Quartered oak, polish
finish, neatly carved upholstered
in silk tapestry from S, so to 81 25
No. 9o-Large polished oak, up
and back -. from $500 to Sc so
40i-Quartered oak. polish
finish, Colonial rocker, uphols-
tered in silk brccatele from $1,000 TO SEQ
No. l22-Imitation mahogany,
upholste; ed in silk tapestry, pol
ish finish, brass ornamentatiOn,
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. from SSUO TO $i.O0
No. 131-Curly birch. (armlessl
hand carved, polish finish, up
holstered In satin damask. from $l5 90 TO 80
The Washington times., 1895-02-22
Close At II m. Sharp To-day.
hSSICNEES' SALE.
CRAIG & HARDING,
F ST., Cor. 18th.

Being desirous of taking advantage Of every
opportunity for clearing out the stock of the
late firm of Craig Il Harding, the assignees
have de cided TO place such prices on the goods
work to close The attention of those with
the time at their DISPOSAL is invited to the dis
pay of goods In store, and Also to the prices
following. And we are at your service until II
M. We cannot promise many more such oppor-
tunities-chnnces are to-day will materially
lessen our stock. Washingons Birthday is a
meritorous day, and this is what We intend
doing TO help celebrate IL:
The Washington times., 1895-02-22
Mardi Gras, Mobile and New Orleans,
February Is and 26, 1895.

For the above occasion, beginning February
% and continuing until February % inclusive,
the Southern Railway will sell round trip tickets
from Washington, d. c., to Mobile. Ala, at
sos So and to New Orleans for S27 50, tickets
valid for return passage fifteen days from date
of sale.
sleepers, leaving Washington 1i:01 a. M, daily,
arrives at New Orleans 10. IS p. m. next day.
The Washington and Southwestern vestibuled
limited leaving Washington 10.43 p. M, daily,
with Pullman sleepers and dining cars, arrives
at New orleans 7:25 a m second day. Time, 80
houra
The Washington times., 1895-02-22
Notes from the Courts.

The suit of John Cullen. administrator OF
Paul Cullen. against the Baltimore and Po-
tomae Railroad Company for $4,000 dam
ages. was put on trial before Judge Bradley
yesterday. The suit was filed July Z, 1892.
Trial OF the case OF Mary Z. S. Hanna
against The Baltimore and Potomac Railroad
Tor $500 damages. was begun before Judge
Bingham yesterday.
The Washington times., 1895-02-22
C. A. c. Smoker,

The amusement committee of tho Colum-
bia Athletic Club has prepared a programme
full Of good things for the smoker" to be
given tomorrow night in the club gymna-
Eium.
The local talent which has volunteered
will be assisted by several out-of-town ar
lists. and an evening brimful of fun is prom
ised.
Admission win be by card, which may be
had Of members.
The Washington times., 1895-02-22
A Gigantic Failure!
REED, HERON 8 Co. Go UNDER.
TOO MUCH CLOTHING.

Their entire stock has been consigned to us
and We are selling 1t at ruinous prices III you
can duplicate single garment named below at
the price quoted-We will make you present
of it
Mems Working Pants-worth S1.5o-now
5Sc.
Mems Dress Pants--worth S2.25-now
95c.
Mems Extra Fine Pants-worth $500
now 81 35.
Mems English Corduroy Pants-wOrth
SO 50-now S1.85.
Mems All-wo,l Hair-line Pants-worth
S2.75 now s1.50.
Mems Business suits-worth SS.00-now
S3 80.
Melton and Kersey 0vercoats-worth
Sl2.00-now $3.50.
Mems Dress suits-worth S10.00-now
S540.
Mons Clay Worstsd Suits-Regent cut
worth S15.00-reduced for this week to.
S7.25.
ea's Storm Ulsters-worth 1o.oo-nOw
$40
Genuine English Kersey Overcoats-4s
silk stitched-4-inch velvet cellar-worth
SIS. .00-our price for this week, 1925.
BOYS Combination Su ts-extra pants and
cap to match-worth S3.5O-now 81. 60.
ChiIdren's Suits-worth S1.50-now 65c.
Childrenis Dress suits-worth s2-15-noW
95c.
100 dozen English Corduroy Knee Pants
worth 81. 50-now CSC.
$500 pairs Children's All-wool Knee
Pants-worth 75c-reduced to SIC.
The Washington times., 1895-02-22
To compel Fulfllment of Cnntrant-Kate

To Compel Fulfllment of Contract-Kate
Y. Dante yesterday sued John W. Boteer TO
compel fullllment Of an alleged contract Of
October 13. 1894. This contract was that Mr..
Boteler would convey to Kate Dante, lots 8
aud 10, block 237, free of incumbrance, in
consideration of her conveying to him lot s.,
square 237, which is No. 1905 street north
west, subject to 81, 500 trust, and paying him
81, 500 cash.
The Washington times., 1895-02-22

Sent TO Jail fer Beating Chinaman-
James Carter uuu Edward Jackson, who
we're arrested on the charge of assaulting
and beating Quong Yuen Ling about week
ago, were yesterday sent to jail for sixty
days each by Judge Miller.
The Washington times., 1895-02-22
ODD CHAIRS.

No 5,sll-Quartered OAK cane
seat polish finish (six). ).......from $500 to Sl.75
No 1f2-Birch, cane seat, polish
nnlSn Sslx1...... ..............Hoin %ooo 10 Si1o
from. .................... .o .n, e ssOotosaOO
No f9-Curly Maple (three)
No. 241-Hall and Reception,
rush seat, quartered oak, curly
birch, and imitation mahogany
tone eacn) lrOHl $oVO 70 VfVV
No. l51-Solid Mahogany Arm
Chair, cane scat, neatly earyed
polish finish ish................frem fire m $l3.OO to30oO
The Washington times., 1895-02-22
sl.2s. Holiday Excursion to Baltimore viz

Friday, February %, valid for return passage
until Saturday inclusive Express trains leave
B. & o. depot Washington, for Baltimore at 40,
7:l0 7:30, 500, $50, 1000 a. m: 1890 noon, go,
800 AS, 800, sos, $50, 620 500, and 1l:SO m
fe2022
The Washington times., 1895-02-22

Our word for it. you will regret it if you fail to
take advantage Of this approximation buying
frst-clsss and fashionable Furniture at half its
worth. We are not making record Tor low
pri es-we are adopting the quickest and best
means for converting merchandise into cash
that's what we're here for.
The Washington times., 1895-02-22
SPECIAL.

Four white and gold cluster-leg
parl0r center tables. from 8
No. 56l-Bird s-eye maple Indies
writing desk, French legs, neatly
carved, polish finish, cast brass .
trimmings :. ........fr frC IN S397.
No 3-Large reclining chair up
hoistered in corduroy, polished
oak fame from 81
No. l43A-Reclining chair, up
holste ed in corduroy, spring seat,
tufted back ck..........f from SIS
The Washington times., 1895-02-22
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

New York Stock Exchang-.
Furnished by Silsby s. Co. hauKerS anu
brokers, metropolitan Bank Building, Fifteentn
street, opposite Treasury, Washington. " Y
The Washington times., 1895-02-22

A special offer is made of the remaining stock
of FINE CALIFORNIA BLANKETS at one-fhird
OF regular prices-suhsa antial meney-saying,
as well comfort in every one.
The Washington times., 1895-02-22

sl2OO to $500
s3e.oo 10 5000
$3.50 to 500
$500 to $500
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-20
THE PRINCESS SONIA.

Life among art students in the Latin
Quarter of Paris has been so often de-
scribed under its erratic and immoral
aspects that it is pleasant to find novel
which depicts pure and wholesome phase
of it and shows us students to whom art is
not realm of licenti BUSINESS but domain
consecrated to high aims and noble en-
deavors. Such a novel Julia Magruder has
given US in "The Princess Sonia" The
two leading characters of the book are
young women who meet as fellOw-students
IN one of the noted studios of the Latin
Quarter, and soon form friendship which
materially affects the lives of both. 1t IS
not, however, a story of artistic aspirations
but one OF love, and the sketches of life in
the studios are but few. Taken altogether
the story is romance in the truest sense
of that term. No artist could be better
qualified to illustrate such book than Mr..
Gibson, and his twenty pictures are not
the least pleasing portion of the work.
''The Princess Sonia, by Julia Magruder,
with illustrations by Charles Dana Gibson;
12mo. go PIP. New York: The Century
Company. Price 81 %.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-20
A sHERBURNR ROMANCE.

IA Sherburne Romance is the last of a
delightful series by Amanda M. Douglas.
This book, with its simple style, purity of
diction and healthful tone, stands out in
sharp contrast to the sensational novels of
the day, which constitute the sole reading
of so many OF our young women. The
heroine of this beautiful romance finds
herself at the age of 81 in a position of
great honor, and possessed of much wealth.
Being the last representative of very
aristocratic family to bear the name of
"Sherburne," with the untold pride of the
blue blood which is theirs, she is expected
to marry favorite cousin who really covets
the old family hall. After vainly trying
to imagine true love as existing in their
hearts these two, at the risk of wounding
all their clan, decide for themselves and
choose other mates. The heroine marries
a rising young physician, whose life work
is in the midst of the turmoil of a great
city, thereby making it necessary for her
to leave "She7burne Hall, of which she
is mistress, and follow her husbands for
tunes. In order to keep the grand old
place alive with Joy and happiness she be-
slows it upon her cousin and his wife as a
wedding gift. All through the book run
the noble purposes of the young woman
richly endowed in physical, mental and
moral gifts, striving after the really best in
life, and finding happiness when finally
crowned as true wife and mother. The
series is published by Dodd, Mead & Co.,
New York
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-20

there is a gentle and pervaslve sense OF
humor that saves the whole tale from the
category of artificial things and makes it
real, human and sympathetic. 1t
is satisfaction to say that Her Majesty
is far better novel than most of the for
eign atrocities that have been pushed
into popularity. 1t has the good fortune
to be written with intelligent skill; 1t
sparkles with delicious fancy. and it is a
clearminded love story, that is neither
prudish nor stupidity Phi!istine.
Moreover, we have not discovered any
effort to boom it by personal paragraphs
or exaggerated comparisons. The opinion
of no solemn authority has been invoked
in its behalf. But it will be read with in
creasing favor by the genuine audience of
appreciative people, who are the only
friends in literary way, worth having.
The foregoing is a sample OF Eastern
press comment on the book. Miss Temp
kins. when asked if it had been reviewed in
California said the publishers were in
structed to send a copy to the Examiner
and one to the Argonaut. The Examiner
devoted a line to the book but the Ar
gonaut failed to make any mention of it
whatever.
~ have no feeling in this matter" said
Miss Tompkins. "Of course, l want to
achieve all the success my efforts can win.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-20
BOOKS FOR ALL.

Notwithstanding the fact that 1894 was
bad year for book publishers, there were
1887 new books published in this country,
ana 647 new editions OF old books, making
a total issue of 4484 books. If the average
issue of each book were 100 copies-a very
conservative estimate-the total number of
volumes printed was 5 1880, 800, IN the print
ing of which $500, 900 or $40O, 900 worth of
paper was used. This was considerable
falling off from 1893, says the American
Paper Trade, when the new books num-
bered 42Sl, or, including new editions,
5134. The decrease was evidently owing to
the hard times, for when depression comes
one of the first manifestations of economy
is in cutting off the purchase of books. 1t
was also true that the printing of books
had been very largely overdone. OF every
fifty published, it is safe to say that not
more than one is worth reading.
The figures for America are large, but
they are larger in England, while France
remains the great publishing center OF the
world. 1t would be an interesting calcula-
ton to show how much the printing
presses turn out in the course of year.
but the fact that if single person were to
sit down and read all the newspapers that
are published III this country in the course
of q twelvemonth, reading twelve hours
daily, he would be nearly 5000 years old
before he concluded the task, gives some
sort Of an idea of how long it would take
the same person to read everything that
comes from the presses from the 1st Of
January to the 1st of Decem Der.
The old question as to where the pins go
is almost repeated in the books and papers
and periodicals. For some time recently
the cheap publishers have been turning
out volumes by the million, and it is pos
sible to purchase any of the classics for 3
or 3 cents. In nothing is competition
more keen than in the selling of books.
We find the prices of the most reputa BILE
publishers cut down more than one-h half,
while the prices of books of inferior con-
structiOn have reached sum already in
conceivable IN cheapness. Ard yet, COM
pared with the Sunday newspapers, these
books are all expensive.
1t is probably the bulk of the Sunday
paper which has had a great effect upon
the price OF books. At any rate, if the
average person is not we'll read in these
days 1t is his own fault.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-20
A STAR IN THE WEST,
Miss TOmpkins, Author of [" Her Majesty" Is
Californian,

Miss TOmpkins, Author of " Her Majesty" Is
Californian.
Near by San Leandro in coy nook of
q little canyon shaded by the widespread
ing foliage of many live oak, dwells
Elizabeth Knight Tompkins, young lady
OF Gallo rnia whose success in the field of
literature has caused many critics of the
Eastern press TO make inquiries concern
ing her personality.
She was at home Yesterday, where CALL
reporter, equipped with credentials from
Doxey, paid his respects to the author of
Her Majesty" Her greeting was gra-
cious and cordial. She talked OF her pur-
poses and ambition in life in straightfor-
ward, sensible manner, and expressed
qualification that her two books had sold
readily and that her publishers had given
her assurance that the returns would be
considerable. Answering some questions
pertaining to herself she said:
IL was born in Oakland and brought up
there. l went 10 Vassar College and grad
uated in 1888. My sister, Juliet Wilbor
TompkIns, Is younger than l am. She
graduated at Nassar in 1891. She is a re-
markable girl, clever IN writing short
stories, and they are readily accepted by
the magazines. She has great talent, l
may say genius, but she is young yet and
gers her plots complicated. Her short
story, ION the Way North, ''..in the October
Munsey, IS highly praised. The editor
wrote TO her that it was the best in 1000
contributed, and said he would like hun
bred more OF the same Kind. She writes
for st. Nicholas, Harpers' Young People
and other publications."
About yourself" said the interviewer
81 wrote Her Majesty originally as a
play, as l had written several little plays,
but concluded TO put the story in a novel.
My book, An Unlessoned Girl, was TO have
been the first, but my publishers, g. P.
Putnam's Sons, New York, suggested that
1t be extended, and so Her Majesty came
out first. / began work on Her Majesty
the 1st of February last and had it finished
and typed by February u. 1t was all in
my mind, you know. l did most OF the
work outdoors in a shady little nook,
but the light hurt my eyes and l work
now indoors. The Eastern papers praised
Her Majesty" away beyond its merits, or,
at least, way beyond my expectations.
The New York Tribune, the Boston Herald
and the Rochester papers reviewed it at
length and very favorably. Here is a
column and half in Life about it,
In the course of an extended review Droch
in Life says of the book: 1.-The latest conner
the royal retinue is Her Majesty Put
nam), by Elizabeth knight Tompkins.
This is the love story of young queen,
who tired of playing her lonely part and
took a ten days holiday and mingled with
her people. She is very modern young
woman, and has all the ideas and some of
the slang that are easily acquired at an
American girls college. True, she missed
that experience, but she had an advanced
governess who put her in possession OF the
essentials, and she read American novels
The story is written with a charming
style; it has grace and ease and very I'M
expected turn of expression. Moreover,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-20
JACK BALLIsTBR's FORTUNES.

A good story of the type of adventurous
romance is Howard Pyle's latest work,
Jack Ballister's Fortunes" 1t appeared
originally as serial in St. Nicholas, but
in that form was somewhat condensed to
adapt it for magazine publication. In the
volume now published it has been restored
to its true proportions and will be found
among the more attractive romances of the
day. A special interest in the work Is
given to American readers from the fact
that the scenes are nearly all laid in this
country, and as the incidents occur during
the colonial period the story makes good
study of the conditions OF life in Virginia
at that time.
One of the striking characters of the
book is the pirate, Captain Teach, the
famous Blackboard" who harried the
coast of the American colonies in the be-
ginning of the eighteenth century. The
hero OF the story is an English lad, who
is kidnapped and shipped as a bond
servant, or ''redemptioner," to Virginia.
His master treats him badly aud he runs
away, only to fall into the hands of Cap
tain Teach. He is full of pluck, and so he
escapes from the pirates, at the same time
rescuing a young woman who had been
captured and held for ransom. There is
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-20

l am more anxious, perhaps, to make
money than to acquire literary fame l
want my books to sell to raise money
which l need to keep up this place. When
manuscript OF mine is rejected I take it as
part of the business and do not cry out
against the injustice of publishers I
take no stock in the idea of neglected
genius. If one writes and writes for years
and years, falling ali the time to get
anything accepted, l am inclined to be-
lieve that the writing is not good, or that
the writing ability is not in the person.
When | write story that comes back as
unavailable L let it rest until it gets cold
Then take it up and review it myself
Generally find that the magazine is right
in rejecting it. l shall write anyway,
whether my books are publis he'd or not.
"My sister writes short stories, songs
and humorous sketches; but she is too
young to deal with a complicated plot,
and perhaps thinks too much of society.
But she has quaint and delightful touch
of humor, and predict that she will be-
come what is called a genius. She is
writing song and my brother is compos-
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-20

ing the music for it, 1t will be sung by
Joshua in the play of The Old Homestead
when it is produced again in Chicago"
Are you writing another book" asked
the reporter.
"Oh, yes, [ am writing all the time, but
will rest now for while. My next book
will be called The Young Idea 1t is
finished, and l have a romance in my
head. [ shall keep on writing. l dom t
say that my books will teach a moral
lesson, but l will write nothing immoral
or indecent. As matter of taste, if not
of principle, / will not write indecent
literature.
Eyes, our family has lived here many,
many years. Ny father, Edward Tomp-
kins, who died twenty-five years ago, was
a regent of the State University and very
we'll known in public life. The title of this
place, known as Souther farI.i, has only
resided in four persons or interests-first
the King of Spain, second Ignatio Peralta,
third Edgar Souther, and now in the hands
of my mother, two sisters brother and
myself"
800 you admire Gibson's girls2" asked
the scribe.
II do indeed" replied the author of "Her
Majesty" whose pose for an instant
brought wildly to mind Gibson's ideal
American girl.
As she babe the reporter adieu she OBJ
served that her younger sister Juliet
would make a name in literature, as she
possessed a clever sense of humor which
added 10 the charm of her style.