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The morning times., 1896-11-04
SCHOOL TO BE FUMIGATED
Two Rooms in the Peabody Need
Disinfecting.
Inspection of tie Plumbing Will
Also Be -Diphtheria Is
Not Dangerously Prevalent.

Health Officer woodward has made u
uersonal inspection oi tie Peabody School
nuildlng, as stated i'll The Evening Times
of Yesterday, and reports il TO be in good
sanitary condition.
AS a matter OF precaution, however, he
Will today have The second and third grade
rooms and tne playrooms fumisalec. The
five cases of diphthcria reported We're OF
pupils in the grades named.
II any additional examination shall be
required, it will doubtless be OF the plumb.
ing by direction or Plumbing Inspector
Ball.
Miss Awkward, the principal of the school,
said yesterday that there Is positively no
cause for alarm or excitement. The mum
Der of pupils i'll of diphtheria is but five she
said out of a total OF over 500 In attend
ance and she thought that not at all cut OF
proportion She said she regarded the
building as in good sanitary condition,
but would be pleased To have IL examined
even more thoroughly than 1t has been.
Tie health office rccolus show, by COM
panson with last year, thatIhc health con
ditious of the city are very favorable. No
special disease or class Of diseases is now
prominent except that the deaths from
CONSUMPTION last week numbered -, about
double the usual number.
There is u slight increase Is diseases Of
the kidneys ana brain, but a normal cundi-
ton exists as to heart Diseases. A material
falling of III tie number of deaths rum
typhuid fever is noted, there having been
hat one death from that cause i'll about ten
days.
The office also notes that there has
been Il disposition OF diphthertic dis
eases to spread. Fifteen new cases were
reported in the past ten days. and on the
last day OF october there were thirty cases
under treatment.
DlphthcrIa is attended, however, by an
| unusually small mortality, but two deaths
Occurring in the past eight days, while
there We're eight deaths III the third week
IN october.
The falling off is attributed 10 the good
effects from the use Of anti-toxine.
With the exceptions noted the weekly
death report to be issued tomorrow will
he about the same as was made IN each
OF the previous three weeks.
John Kennedy, n local coal dealer is
evidently suspicious that some Of the other
coal merchants are not giving full weight
| as he recently asked the Commissioners to
appoint an inspector to weigh coal cart,
III order To demonstrate whether customers
are being supplied with 2,9iO pounds ui
coal To the ton. He was informed vcStcr.
DAY that the matter was fully provided
Tor IN the act under which the scalcr OF
"clErts ana measures is appointed.
The morning times., 1896-11-04

yong woman who is an inyeterate
attend nj Of all tie shows Of the win
ter has made herself a bodice in pale
wOod-cUlGr SILK, with a raised design IN
scarlet crcpOn. AT the shoulders there IS
a suggestion OF lace wings, caught down
with bTaidlng. BraidinE, by the way, is
the fancy OF the hour and the Honiton
Dra!ds are used upon everything 4
small braided design finished the should
erS. Tie collar was a crush Of scarlet
silk to match the trimming upon the
back Of the hat. The front OF the hat was
mass Of yellow roses
For skirt to wear with such dress
there is great iatit tude possible. This young
WON an viii wear a plain cloth with SILKY
finish, trimmed with braiding around the
foot, into which there are touches OF red
introduced
In The use of braids there is n chance
for the IN ana ging' woman. She can
with the use Of nalr Il GcZen good braided
squares and panels, decorate any and all
Uf tier dresses. The hraiding VIII ICok
different upon each dress, for it is the color
underneath and not the braiding which is
reCOculZel
The morning times., 1896-11-04
Sat on Eggs.

Offenders Of high rank at the Russian
court were punished in singular way by
Peter the Great. 1t was the duty OF every
body else at court to consider and treat the
delinquent as fool. When Anne, the daugh-
terof eter S elder brother Ivan, came to the
throne she originated an even queerer form
of punishment. She decreed that a certain
prince should become hen. and for this
purpose she had made a large basket.
stuffed with straw and hollow ed into n nest
with a quantity of eggs in it. This was
placed i'll II conspicuous place i'll the queens
palace, and there, under pain OF death, the
after day. initiating the cackiing Of the owl
he was supposed to represent. Chicago
Chronicle.
The morning times., 1896-11-04
WHOLE OF EUROPE INVOLVED.
GEORGETOWN.

Election night passed quietly in George
town. The great majority of the citizens
Interested III the outcome left own early
for down town points of vantage.
But one arrest was made until a late hour.
George Tucker vented his enthusiasm in
long and loud whooping. Disorder fol-
lowed when the fifty or more newsboys
congre gated ON the corner made Tucker u
butt of jest. After several orders to move
ON Policeman Edwards locked the ire
preSsibie up for the night.
The Christian Endeavor Society of the
Peck Memorial Church coutemplates holding
n musical and literary yentertainme ent shortly
fer tie benefit of the reading room, con
ducted in the basement Of the church build
ing.
Arrangements have been Com pleted for a
grand phantom party to be held at Semi
nary Hall, No. 1909 Thirtieth street, On
Wednesday evening, November Ii.
The evenings entertainment will be Con
Quoted under the auspices Of the Virginia
Memorial Chapter of st. Mary's Guild, and
the proceeds will be donated to the Chill
dren's Hospital fund OF the guild.
Policeman Charles Burkigt and Mr.. George
kidwell returned yesterday from very
successful fishing and. shooting trip 10
Seneca, Md. NiRety-six bass and lO7 ducks
was the extent Of the gentlemen's luck.
Mr.. John Lacy of Cambridge place, who
has been home from college on sick leave
for the past three weeks, suffering from
malarial fever, is rapidly improving ara
will soon be able to resume his scholastic
duties.
Mr.. William Van Deusen returned re-
Gently to his home after protra cted pleas
ure trip through the West.
Mr. W
broken several weeks ago by the kick
of mule, Will be able to return to his
desk shortly.
A contract has been made for the
erection of a splendid three-story brick
structure on the site of the old Mitchell
hardware store, wrecked some weeks ago
by gasoline explosion.
The morning times., 1896-11-04
GIRLS BALL GOWN.
For Winter She Must Have Some
thing Light and Pretty to Wear
on Dancing OccastOns.

THE silk muslin will be much worn in
1 place OF mousseline de sole. II is
cheaper. and looks the same. IL is
soft, and is liked by dressmakers for d-ar-
ing. Organdies muslins. chiffnns. silky
challies, and all light goods will be worn
for dancing gowns OF the winter.
The morning times., 1896-11-04
No Cabinet Meeting,

There was no regular Cabinet meeting at
the White House yesterday. Secretary
Olney spent two hours with the President
before noon and at IL O'Clock Secretaries
Carlisle and Morton joined them for a short
tigIe.
The morning times., 1896-11-04
Duo d'Orleans to Marry,

Vienna, Nov. 3.-The Due d'Orleans ar
rived here today and was received by En-
peror Francis Joseph. The marriage Of the
Due d'Orleans to Archducbess Dorothea o
Austria will take place on November 6.
The morning times., 1896-11-04

Senator Stewart and family are now
established at Stewart Castle for the
season. Miss Bessie Stewart, the elder
daughter. has returned to the city after ali
extended tour abroad.
The morning times., 1896-11-04

There will be "A meeting of the Unity.
Club this evening at the home of Miss
Bennett. No. 21S A street southeast. The
program will consist of musical and liter
ary features, and DIR. ID. S. Lamb will
give an essay on The study of an car -
The morning times., 1896-11-04
FOR AN AFTERNOON RECEPTION.
Simple Little Costume. Easily Made
From a Paris Design, for
HauSf. OccasiOnS.

NyERY clever little silks come this sea
" son for making into house waists. The
most successful are those that have
raised Cesign inc Crepon, for sucua sLkTefiuIres
almost no trimming and IT need not lie
very full.
The morning times., 1896-11-04
An Ardent Bcliexer,

1sit true that you have broken your en-
ga cement, and 1t only week old?" asked
the dear girls friend.
1t is, the dear girl admitted. "Hc was
too much attached to the free silver idea. +"
"Pshaw! l didn't think you would let
such nonsensical thing as politics part
you"
Ordinarily, wouldn't. But when he
brought me sixteen silver engagement
rings, instead Of one gold one, 1t was more
than could stand. Journal
The morning times., 1896-11-04
Keats, ovc Making

Keats fell in love with Fanny Brawne, a
dul! and unattractiye young woinan. III one
ofhis letters to her he says: Il feel an wfuI
warmth about the heart, like a load of i'm
mort ality "-ChicaEO Chronicle
The morning times., 1896-11-04

Misses Mamie and Catherine Carlisle of
Detroit, are the guests OF Miss Kate Stabler,
of NJ street northwest.
The morning times., 1896-11-04

yesterday evening for Omaha, where they
will make stay oi several weeks before
proceeding to San Francisco where they
will remain throughout the winter.
The morning times., 1896-11-04
INDICTED FOR SHOPLIFTING.
True BIZ Returned Against Mr.. and
Mrs. Castle.

London, Nov. 3.-The grand jury In the
Clcrkcnwell sessions, after considering the
case of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter NJ. Castle, of
san Francisco, yesterday returned a true
bill against both prisoners on charge of
shuplifting.
Sir Frank lockwood, one OF the counsel
fer the defense, informed a representative
of the United Associated 2 resses this morn
ing that at the meeting of the counsel held
at the chambers Of Sir. Edward Clarke yes
terday, the lawyers arranged the details of
u powerful defense.
The morning times., 1896-11-04

Mr.. and Mrs. John Gibson, of Vermont
avenue, are home from lengthy visit to
friends In Illinois
The morning times., 1896-11-04

Miss Minnie Davis Of e street is visit
ing friends in Augusta county, Va.
The morning times., 1896-11-04

A Dutch bonnet, with flat top and slight
ly uprolling sides. all of velvet straw, can
be Worn winter and summer. For WINTER,
purchase half n yard Of very wide chiffon
with heading. Cut it in two as far as the
heading. Roll the two sides into taSsel-
like rolls and sew upon the front OF the
hat, letting the chiffon rolls fall to each
side. For the back there can be little fans
of lace put on, and the top Is trimmed with
rose and some leaves. Such hat is very
pretty, and oh, how simple to make!
The morning times., 1896-11-04
THE BEST THEATER HAT.
How to Make n Little Curved Affai
of "Dutch" Shape With
Low Trimmings.

IN these days Of theater-hat agitation
there is a search for q hat that will
not plaoe n woman under the ban of
seltishness, yet win be becoming. Such a
one is found In the Dutch bonnet, which
appears this year in many new designs.
The morning times., 1896-11-04

Mrs. Dolph and Miss Dolph, the wife
and daughter of the ex-senator from Ore
gon, are on a visit to Washington and viii
be The guests of Mr. and Mrs. Philip f.
Chaplin of 1873 Massachusetts avenue, for
the next week Mrs Chaplin and her
visitors will he at home and pleased to
meet their friends informally on Friday
afternoon, after O'Clock.
The morning times., 1896-11-04

Mr.. Charles Dana Wilson, accompanied
by bis sister. Miss Augusta Wilson, left
The morning times., 1896-11-04

Miss Jennie Metgar left yesterday for a
winters visit to New Orleans.
The morning times., 1896-11-04

Among the great social favori'es who
Will shortly return for last winter In
Washington are Representative and Mrs.
Draper OF Massachusetts,. The Draper
residence on Sixteenth and X streets, bas
Tor several years been a gathering place
for the smart members OF official and
resident society, and the retirement of
Gen. Draper from politics Is a matter of
very general regret in Washington.
The morning times., 1896-11-04

At the Headquarters of the Legion Of
Loyal Womcnthere was another enl husiastic
gathering OF ladies. 1t was a Mckinley
crowd and as the news was all to their
way OF thinking they were all bubbling
over with enthusiasm.
The adde's OF Tie Legion kept open house
anu their huli wascro VIDE Il with friends. The
past and present presidents, respectively,
Mrs. Pn,neror and Mrs. BlaSSrl, re"-ivedthp
visitors and led the assenb!agc in the ap-
plausc for Republican gains.
Refreshments We're served and the ladies
renamed until a late hour
The morning times., 1896-11-04

Nine. de Bodlsco and Miss Olga de
Sodisco, having concluded their visit to
Mrs. Barton of No. 1909 Thirtieth street.
are now the guests of the family of Judge
Corvell OF Waterbury, Conn, previous to
Their return to st. Petersburg, Russia.
The morning times., 1896-11-04

Mrs. George Gordon Abrams, nee Jenvey,
entertained about fifty OF her friends at
her home, Van View" North Takoma
Park, on All Halloween. The spacious
grounds We're fairy like, while the interior
OF the -mansion was a ma SIS of palms,
Chrysanthemums and cut flowers, and
beautifully Illuminated with lamps.
The large drawing-room was converted
into ballroom, where an orchestra rem
dered delightful dance music, while in the
library various games were pla ycd.
Just before midnight the dining room
was thrown open and supper was served.
the decorations being red carnations and
red shaded lamps. The hostess. who wds
gowned in black satin yelled with black
mousseleiue de sole embroidered with gold
was assisted in receiving the guests by
ruby velvet, and Miss Mary Higgins, in
corn-colored silk and chiffon.
Those present were Mrs. H. ID. Dickson,
Misses Lula and Susie Purcell, Miss Plumley,
Mrs s. A. Campbell, Miss Margaret Camp
bell. Miss Crews, Miss Minnie snyder. Mrs.
A. G. Hollinger, Miss Appler, Miss Hodges,
Miss Blanche Hodges, Miss Sara Bates. Mrs.
G. B. Abrams, Miss Dickson, and Messrs
II. d. Dickson, C. V. Cragen, U. S. Daven-
port, A. II. Wilson, Hon. A. H. Bell. Hon. w.
Preston Williamson, H. S. Reneyon, C. L
Marsh, b. l.. Baker, U. s. Catlett, F. c.
Phelps, NJ. E. Snyder, T. S. White, W
w. White, A 3. Siebold, R. Hendrick-
son, c. 7. Karr, E. l. Concomon, George
A Green, H. Hilbig, George G. Abrams, E.
]. Frugel, G. Dickson, G. B. Abrams and
j. Sibley Adamson.
The morning times., 1896-11-04

Miss Hehrigucs, who has been abroad
since the death of her father last winter.
has returned to Washington ana will spend
the winter with her aunt Mrs. Scott
The morning times., 1896-11-04

Mrs. Won ReiCbenau, the wife of the new
counselor OF the German cmba ssy, has
arrived in this country and joined her
husband at No. 1929 NJ street, where they
Will probably reside for the winter
The morning times., 1896-11-04

Mrs. Joseph Washington has returned to
the city and has as her guest Miss Baird
of Philadelphia
The morning times., 1896-11-04
HEARD THE news
IN new WOMAN STYLE
Ladies' Clubs Kept Open House and
Had Special Wires.
wimodaughsis, Business Woman's
Club and Others the Scenes of
Political Enthusiasm.

The Washington Club on l street, which
is one of The best conducted ana equipped
women's clubs in the country, was the
center OF interest to the feminine portion
of Washington society last evening. Here
were assembled from early in the evening
until long after midnight, the wives, daueii-
tiers, ana sisters OF the large body oI profni-
nent citizens who have been going home to
vote for the last few days.
y private wire had been placed In work
ing order early in tie day, and the eicc-
ton returns were received with as much n
terest not with the same demonstrations
JOY or disappointment as could lie n"ticcd
at any of the newspaper offices or at the
committee headquarters.
No men were permitted 10 cross inc
tngcsnoiI iast u.Siii. ana the wditihE une
was relieved b. card playing. Whist tables
were arranged for the evening, DuI lhe
anxiety and interest III the messages tbat
began TO be ticked out as early as O'CLOCK
intrrGered very seriously with the pay.
The spacious parlors were appropriately
decorated in flags and flowers, anu at
midnight an excellent supper was served
which was enjoyed by all present, regard
less OF the excitement Of the occasion.
Several informal dinner parties pre-
ceded the club meeting, and as many OF
the IucI..berS came together for the liTst
time since last spring. the evening was
delightful social event as well as new
and up-to-date experience in feminine
club life.
The officers OF this organization are
Mrs. Hawley, of Connecticut; Mrs. Shiras,
wife OF Justice Shiras: Madame de Sci
bour, Mrs. Saxton and Mrs. McCrea.
The morning times., 1896-11-04

The Wimcdaughsis was Also the scene of
an enthusiastic social gathering Of inter
esting women. The new rooms of the So
ciety on New Y ork avenue were very "lab
crately decorated in flags and clrySan-
themums, even the tables on which the tel
eGraph Instrument tiCked away being deco
rated i'll the national Colurs.
A large number Of club members spent
the evening in tEe rooms, and many dropped
| in. man fashion. between 10 o'clock and
midnight. RefrcsiIm cntS were served
throughout the evening, and number OF
Interesting discussions INDUCED in. There
was no set program OF tie evenings eXer-
ciseS.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-02-16
PULLMAN CAR WRECKED.
And Three Persons injured by an Ex-
pIosion Of Gasoline.

Pottsburg, Feb. 15.-An explosion OF
gasoline in the Pullman sleeper Wynd-
ham about noon, completely demolish-
ed the entire ear, badly damaged Pull
man cars Gita and New England and
seriously injured three persons. Their
name Sare:
MRS. LAURA FAAS, aged 80 years.
SADIE CONROY, aged IS.
JAMES RICHARDSON, porter of
Cincinnati, aged 40 years.
The cars We're lying in the Pennsyl-
vania yards, and the women We're
cleaning the carpets of the Wyndham
with gasoline. by some means the gas
ignited from the stove and the eXplo-
sion followed.
The conclusion wrecked the car and
damaged the other ears lying along
side The women and the porter were
seriously burned and cut, and Miss
Conroy viii probably die.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-02-16
T27E LARGEST GlRGylA TIOM OFF AMY NORTH CAROLINA DAILY
SOCIETY ELEcTIoNAT DAVIDSON
MarshaIs are Chosen for the Coming
Commencement.

Davidson,N c., Feb. 15.-(Special)-
The two literary societies have elected
for the coming commencement the fol-
lowing marshals:
Chief-D. y. McGeachy, LumbertOn,
N. c., of the Philanthropic society.
Assistants -Philanthropic society
G. NJ. Mathis, Clinton; o. +. BarTinger,
Charlotte; j. r. Rose, Charlotte; III. G.
Smith, Abbeyille, S. G.
Eumeuean society,". ID. Woodside,
GreenviIIe, S. c.; w. G.. Perry, Rock
Hill, S. c.. r. Sanford, Mocksville; J.
p. Quarles, Abbeville, S. c.
In previous years it has been the
custom for the marshals to purchase
their own regalias and on Thursday
night Of commencement to present
these to some of the fair strangers
who had graced the season by their
presence; but hereafter the societies
viii purchase and own the regalias
and the young ladies must content
themselves with the gift of a handsome
rosette, and see in a "crown of olive
leaves" all the worth Of a purse Of
gold.
Cards Of invitation to the Junior
speaking" on February 22nd, are being
sent out to-day. The Juniors them
selves are all alive with hope and ex-
pectancy. Eager of course for the
orators laurels and equally conscious
that not all who begin well end well
in this or any other contest.
DR.. Pritchard, of Charlotte, and Rev
Mr.. Graham exchanged pulpits on last
Sunday, a programme announced,
believe, about two years ago.
DR.. Pritchard's sermon in the morn
ing was from the text: xt:"Theirrockisnot
as our rock-our enemies themselves
being the Judges" was a discussion
Of, and an attack on the various forms
of unbelief and atheism. The subject
was treated in a very forceful and
mastery way and the speaker held the
close attention of his audience from
start to finish. 1t was a sermon well
deserving the thoughtful consideration
and study of any college body of
young men. His sermon at night was
of the same high order of excellence.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-02-16
A SAD DEATH.

saat@rd, n. C., Feb. - (Special)-
4 passliarly sad death was that Of
Miss geulah Judd which occurred here
last Fxesday evening after a few days
illness of pneumonia. She came here
three weeks ago and accepted a posi-
tion as assistant teacher in the Sanford
High School. Soon after she came
here she contracted a cold which surn-
ed imte pneumonia. Miss Judd was a
young lady Of sweet disposition and
made friends of all whom she met. She
was eighteen years of age on the day
Of heT death; was member of the
Baptist church and died as she had liv-
ed trusting in her Redeemer. The de-
ceased was the daughter of ID. p. and
c. ~. Judd, Of Holly Springs, Wake
county. Her remains were taken to
that place on Wednesday and inferred
Yesterday.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-02-16
THE WOOD-BUTLER QUARREL.
Russell and Whitaker Go to Washing.
ton as Peace Makara.

Washington, Feb. i5 (speciaD-
1t was reported this morning that
Judge Daniel RUSSELL spier whitaker
and NJ. L. Wood were here and that
they were in conference last night with
Senators Butler and Pritchard and
DR.. Mott. Their whereabouts are kept
very secret and their company very
select. Tt is said they are trying to
| bring about reconciliation between
Senator Butler and Mr.. Wood in order
that they can work along fusion lines
harmoniOusly.
Mr.. Hussey says he knows nothing
| about it but that he really would like
to know what Mr. Wood resembles.
Yet it comes from good authority that
they are here, but denies it to be
strictly secret
Mr.. Settle was the only Represen-
tatiye from North Carolina who voted
mo" when the silver question was put
to a vote. When the yeas and "noesn
were called every North Carolinian
was in his seat and each one answered
distinctly and firmly when his name
was called and thereby declared them.
.
cept the Hon. Thos. Settle Ii was to
this end that the Populists put can
didate I'M the field i'm the fifth district
q year agotO defeat the Democratic
candidate who advocated the one prin-
cipal that is the embodiment Of the
whole POpulist doctrine-free and un-
. limited coinage of silver at a ratio Of
16 to ]. Notwithstanding this they
were willing to sacrifice principle and
everything to defeat a Democratic can
didate and they sent man here who
repudiates their whole doctrine.
Yesterday evening when the House
great speeches for and against silver
and when each Congressman was being
called upon for his ''yea" or mo" Mr.
Strowd, who is ever willing to do his
little, however small, in behalf of sill
yer, was seen leading Congressman
Howard, Of Alabama, notOriously IA
nous for his obscure book, eff Christ
Came to Congress-" into the House
| chamber for him to cast his vote for
silver. But Howard didn't know
where ne was at. He, who Denounced
in his book the whole of Congress for
being set of hearty drunkards and
rowdies, was too drunk to know the
difference between Congressional
chamber or a bed chamber. After stag
gering inside the door, by the aid OF
Mr. Strowd, who insisted that he should
cast his vote for silver, he lost all
consciousness and had to be carried
out This apostle of refOrnI.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-02-16
GENERAL eoRDEN AT WINSTON.
A Summer Resort Hotel to be Built at
Fourteen Mineral Springs.

Winston, N. c., Feb. 15 (Special)
A. summer resort hotel is to be built at
Fourteen Mineral Springs, three miles
west of Winston, this spring. The
Springs are owned by Luther Reynolds,
and it is d model location for a resort.
Winston shipped 100000 pounds Of
manufactured tobacco this week. 1t
is estimated that nearly one half of
the leaf crop in the Piedmont section
is sold
General Gordon delivered his famous
lecture here tonight before a large au-
dience. lie was introduced by Hon. @.
b. Watson.
Newbold and Son, of Baltimore, sent
man here and made satisfactory
settlement to-day with the Hotel
Jones for the $50 forgery recently
made by drummer Price, Of Charlotte.
The Methodists selected site in
West Winston this afternoon for their
$4,000 church.
DIR. Fraley, one Winston's we'll
known citizens, died this morning,
aged AZ.