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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-04
TOXINE TO CURE LOCKJAW
An Interesting Experiment Being
Tried at Emergency Hospital.
Richard Curtis, Victim of the
Disease, Seems Relieved by
the First Ipjec ton.

An experiment Of vast Importance to the
medical fraternity is now being made at the
Emergency Hospital.
Toxine Is being used In the case OF
Richard Curtis, colored man who is suf-
ferrng from lockjaw, the first Injection
having been administered yesterday after
noon by Drs Bahr and Juenemann.
The patient lives at 22o8 street, and
some time ago had the misfortune 10 stick
n rusty nall In his left foot, making an
ugly and painful wound. Simple remedies
were applied and the man continued to go
about his work until his foot grew SO sore
he could not walk. A few days ago Curtis
grew worse, and symptoms of tetanus set
in Yesterday the muscles OF the man IS
face and neck began to grow rigid, and
the muscles OF the face were in such condi-
ton that H. was with great difficulty that
he could talk. The food which was given
him had to be in liquid form, and this
was swallowed ASH 1t gave him great pain.
When the case became known to the
hospital authorities It was detern.ined to
see what virtue there was in toXine, and
Curtis was taken to the hospital. After
being placed on the operating table an
injection of the toxine was made in the
left slce and then the patient WAS put
III d room and made as quiet as possible,
everything of an exciting or noisy nature
working disadvantageously to anyone in
this condition.
Throughout the afternoon and up to a
late hour last night Curtis rested compare
lively easy and 1t is the opinion of the
hospital physicians that the experiment
will prove g. SUCCESS
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-04
FLAG FOR FIRE LADDIEs.
p resentation to the Brightwood

Presentation to the Brightwood
Engine Company Tomorrow.
The citizens of the northern section Of
the District tomorrow will present an
American flag to the new fire engine
company at Brightwood, d. c.
The exercises attending the presentation
viii occur Ut Emery place and will com
mencc at p. m. Hon. John B. Wight.
Commissioner, will make the speech OF
acceptance. The program is as follows:
Invocation, Rev. II. NJ. Reed pastor Emery
Chapel; singing by the cioii, address of
welcome, Mr.. William V. Cox; music by
the band, ..Our New Engine House, !"
Mr.. Edward L. Bates; music, RED, White
and Blue" pupils of the Bfightwood pub
lie school, Prof. w. Z. Nalley, principal;
recitation, 1.-The Star Spangled Banner
Emery Cox. music, '.IIail Columbia pu-
pills Brightwood public school, presentation
of flag, DR.. G. G.. Stone; acceptance. Hon.
John B. Wight, Commissioner, d. c.; Amer
ica,' pupils and audience.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-04
STANDS BY HER MOTHER
Mrs. Smith Makes Answer to Her
Husbands Accusations.
Neg,ects to Support His Family
and Drinking Habits the Cause
Of the Trouble, She Says.

When George Smith was aTaigned in
police court Monday, on a charge OF va
grancy he claimed that 1t was only O
case of too much mother-in-law. The eyi-
dence was not sufficient To Justify the
judge in sending Smith up, and be was
released He had been arrested on sun
day on "a charge OF kidnapping his child
from his wife while she was out walk
ing, and with whom he was not living
The young man stated to The Times that
he and bis wife We're good friends, but
that he could not get along with her
relatives, and especially her mother. Il
met her." he SAID, nearly every evenin Z
on the street, and On Sunday we were
taking a walk together by appointment,
when her mother appeared, and then that
caused the trouble"
The young wife's statement is entirely
different from that OF her husband. She
called al The Times office last evening and
said:
MIR Smiths statement that it was a
case OF too much not her-in law is untrue.
1t is an injustice to my mother and |
want TIE Times TO say that my mother
has never interfered with my affairs On
account of Mr. Smiths drinking and his
failure TO support me / was forced to go
home to NY mother, and she has taken
care OF myself and baby Had 1t not been
for her, God alone kno VS. W hat would have
become of us. My mother would only be
too glad If Mr.. Smith would do right and
support ME and the baby
HAD she testified as she should have
done he would have been sent up for
vagrancy. Every word that he said about
Inc nesting him is untrue, and what he said
has placed both mother and myself in a false
light. IL Mr. Smith has worked every
day. as he stated, he has never given me
one cent for the support of myself and child
Ny maiden name was Eva Anderson, and
live with my mother at No. IL L street
northwest"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-04
OLD WOMAN BADLY BEATEN.
Alfred Dorsey While Drunk As
sauIts Aged MIIlie Wood.


Alfred Dorsey, coIored. forty-five years
OF age, got very drunk yesterday, and
while in this condition beat his wife,
Annie, and decrepit old woman. named
Millie Wood, I'm such a manner that. should
the injuries of Mile Wood be of such
nature as the doctors fear, Dorsey win
nave 10 answer to the charge of murder
Miilie Wood has lived in South Wash
lngton Ion ger than the oldest resident can
Remember, and her age is commonly sup
posed to be above, but is, at least. near
the century mark She has been living
with the Dorseys, at their Pig alley home.
Tor some few years past, and owing to
the Incorporate habits OF Dorsey and his
wife, she has frequently been cruelty
beaten.
Last night Dorsey had money and he pro-
ceeded TO get drunk, his better half aIsc.
sharing in his liquid lunches. The two
got into a fight, and in order TO separate
them old Mile tottered across the floor.
strafning every feeble tendon to pun the
struggling pair apart dorsey became
lnfuriated and proceeded to beat the old
woman unmercifully. Pstrolman Menden.
halls arrival perhaps prevented an out
and-out murder.
The old woman was in such condition
last night that medical attention was
constantly necessary, and at any mo.nent
her death was expected. Dorsey is locked
up at the Fourth precinct station.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-04
Che - Dimes
City Brevities.

A new coat OF paint viii be placed on
woodley Lane bridge by order OF the
Commissioners.
The funeral OF Mrs Mary j. Louder. W no
died Sunday, was held yesterday at 3
O'Clock. The interment was made in Oak
Hill Cemetery.
Hattie Harrison will spend ninety days
IN jaH, she having been convicted OF
stealing $3.50 worth of clothing from
Louisa Morris.
Judge Mills yesterday sent Aaron TOLL
yer, colored, TO jail for thirty days for
stealing dress coat from Mrs. Bertha
Eiseman, 421 seventh street.
Fifteen days in jail was the sentence
imposed on William Moten, who assaulted
500 wah because OF the Celestial's refusal
to deliver Laundry without a ticket.
Prof John T. Layton, OF he Washington
public schools, has carried off the prize
at the summer session OF the Music Train
ing School, Martha's Vineyard, Mass
One case OF scnstToke was treated at
the Emergency Hospital yesterday. Ben
Vincent, living at 1871 / street, was
overcome and was unconscious several
moments.
The Jury in the criminal branch of the
supreme court of the District has been
excused for tic term and unless something
unforeseen happens there viii be no jury
trials until October.
The new transfer system OF the Capital
Traction Company will go into effect next
week. The conductors VIII give trans
fers 10 passengers which viii be good
within three minutes from time given.
Mrs. Anna Lambert, who attempted sui
eide at her home, corner OF First and
streets southwest, by drinking laudanuru,
has entirely recovered and is sorry that
she had made the effort to end her life.
Danid Lewis. a young white boy, had a
fight with another boy yesterday and re-
ceived an ugly wound on the head with
q gas pipe He was taken to the EIner-
gency Hospital, where DR.. Juenemann
dressed the wound
st. Domini c's Conference OF the st.
Vincent de Paul Society viii give an ex-
cursi0n to Marshall Hall Wednesday, Aug
ust 4. The iect of the excursion is
10 procure fund adequate to alleviate the
wants Of the worthy poor Of South Wash
ington.
Detectives Horne, Weldon and Boardmar
arrested Frank Ruffin, colored, on a chargt
OF stealing watch from Mrs Hoffmeyer
Alb Ninth street. The negro claims that
he got the watch from some boys on the
flats, but the Officers claim that they have
evidence to prove that he stole it.
In response TO a letter sent to the Com
Ilissluncrs by afr. Alfred A. Adams, asking
for permit TO keep a cog in the city
until September / without paying the
license, Attorney Thomas yesterday sub
miUted an opinion. in which he holds
that the Commissioners have not the au.
thorty t. grant sGch a permit.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-04
B. AND o. BULLETIN.



Philadelphia, S4; August and 4, good
tntil August 3. Bicycle meet, Philadelnhfa.
Royal Blue, best line. No charge for wheels.
Round trip, So.
Atlantic City, So round trip, next satur-
day; special through TO the shore, lea vim O
Washington $50 p. IL. Returning leave
Atlantic City ZOO p. m. Sunday.
Bay Ridge, so cents for the round trip.
trains leave 81 a. m. and $40 p. IN.
Niagara Falls ten-day tour, $40, Au.
gust 2. Special from Washington s:Io
a. m. Best line 70 the falls. Stop-over al
lowed at Watkins Glen, Geneva, Roches
Ter and Buffalo. Parlor car seats reserved
In advance al No. T07 Fifteenth street, No.
6l9 Pa. ave. and 3. a o. depot.
Quicker than cars, IS minutes TO Grand
Central station from the new Whitehall ter.
minal (South Ferry. New York ROYAL
Blue trains are now using the new Ter
mlnal, elevated and surface lines to al
parts Of the city, under one roof.
au3-e ,au5-ne
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-04
sHF WAS AT A WAKE.
Mary Riley Admitted She Might
Have Taken Too Much.

Mary Riley was in the police court yes
terday charged with yagrancy, the specific
charge being that she was found begging
on Delaware avenue. Officer Lake, who
made the arrest, testified that Mary had
given four different names as her own
between the tine she was arrested and
her appearance in court.
Your houor,' said the defendant, Il
have cousin an she lives on Delaware
avenue an she's dead an l was to the
wake an OF course I'd had one or two
drinks Or beer, but I was not beggin'
your honor. The Salvation Army is near
my house an / sneak up there every night
TO hear 'em sing"
Have you any family" asked Judge
Scott.
Yes. sir; but they are all mi ghty
poorly an don't do nothin' much. Ny
youngest boy was born the time MIR
Cleveland COME i'm
I'll take your personal bonds,' said
the court.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-04
ELECTRIC CONDUIT PERMIT
Attorney Thomas Renders an 0pin.
ion Fayoring United States Co.
May Extend It's Wires and Suhways
East OF Rock Greek to Mt. Pleas.
ant and CoIu mbia Heights.

Attorney for tie District Thomas has
rendered an opinion to the Commissioners
in accordance with which the United states
Electric Lighting Company will be granted
a permit to extend Its eonduits and wires
from Sixteenth and streets along Six
teenth street TO Columbia road, thus In
surfing electric lighting to that section.
Mi. Thomas holds that the company has
the right to extend any and all OF its con-
duits east of Rock Creek and within the
fire limits to Mount Pleasant and Washing
ton and Columbia Heights.
The Opinion in part reads: by the
electric lighting clause IL tue District
appropriation BIZ approved June /, Ieeo,
IL Is provided, among other things: Ana
tie United States Electric Lighting COM
pany may extend its underground conduits
and wires east OF Rock Greek and within
the fire limits to Mount Pleasant ana
Washington and Columbia Heights under
such regulations as the Commissioners may
prescribe
THE right OF the United States Electric
Lighting Company to extend its conduits
and wires as abovelis referred to and eN-
pressiy recognized In the District appro-
priation bin approved March 3, 1897
THE language of the act Of 1886 Is
may extend itsunderground conduits and
wires east OF Rock Creek and within the
fire limits OF Mount Pleasant, Washing
ton and Columbia Heights, under such reg
uIations as the Commissioners may pre-
scribe This language is very broad and
comprehensive. The plural conduits and
wires is used. This cornpany's conduits
ard wires east OF Rock Creek and within
the fire limits may be extended TO the
suburban subdivisions named in the act.
"In my opinion, the right OF the United
states Electric Lighting Company to ex'
tend its underground conduits and wires
east OF Rock Creek and within the fire
limits has not been exhausted by the ex'
tension OF its Fourteenth street conduit to
Mount Pleasant. 1t has also the right 70
extend them by way OF Sixteenth street
70 Mount Plea SAINT under such regulations
as the Commissioners may prescribe"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-04
WOODBURY'S SEA- .ss. 4s s ssas
ROLLS OF TIN STOLEN.
remarkable Robbery Reported to
the Police.

4 peculiar case of robbery was reported
at police headquarters yesterday morning
10y NJ. b. Flynn, OF No. 651 Pennsylvania
avenue southeast. where thieves had stolen
thirteen rolls OF new tin from the roofs
OF row Of houses al the corner of Seventh
street and Howard avenue The tin was
torn from the roof and keg OF nails W as
also carried away
Warner Cycle Company, No. s21 Four
teentn street, reported yesterday that one
of their wheels had been hired to a colored
man Cor an hour last evening and had
not enreturned.
a Rambler bicycle belonging to ]. W.
Kelley was also stolen yesterday from in
front of Eleventh and G streets northwest
NJ r Watkins, No 926 L street north
west. reported stolen from the BAPTIST
Church at Fifteenth street northwest a.
ladys gold watch.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-04
Wash Goods.

We have made more hits with our
prices In wash goods this season than all
the maDipulators OF the ash-the ball
profess ion--we haven't single error
charged against us-eyery day is ladies'
day, and how they take advantage of our
low prices is a pleasure TO see.
80 styles this seasons choice patterns
French gandies-none better made
styles unequaIed-choiee OF any piece
In the house. Former prices 24c and
oSC Be
ALI our American Organizes, Batiste,
Extra Fine Lawns, in lavender, pink, new
blue, navy blue, red. black grounds
figures, stripes, monotone effects None
have sold less than IL l-2c up TO
Ice ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. .-.-..-....7 1-2o
ALI our Satin Stripe and Lace Effect
Lawns, neat and large designs, coiors
absolutely fast and this seasons desirable
styles no old pattern in the lott. 10c
and 2 1-2e values. SO
Ali our csc Imported Dinities, in fam
cy as well as neat mourning effects LOO
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-04
school Temperance Meeting

Tie sunday-school Gospel Temperance
Society OF Trinity NJ. E. Church held their
monthly meeting last Sunday, there bein @
a large attend The program was
quite interesting In the course of some
remarks by the president, T. B. Stahl, in
reference to his recent trip to the city
of Toronto, he stated that that city con-
tanned moTe churches than saloons; some
thing unusual. The program also included
recitations by Miss Bertha Mahoney; solo
by Miss Olive Keys, and an interesting
address by Rev. g. W. Gray, ID. D., pastor
of First Methodist Protestant Church. In
which lie wamed the children of the
many temptations which they had to con-
tend with. Five signed the pledge.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-04
Ready-Made Wear.

I'd floor-New Building.
Odd lot ChiIdren's soc Bingham and
Colored Lawn Dresses for. x0o
soc Cambria Corset Covers. V and round
necks, lace and embroidered trimming.
lOE = 10
soc for Muslin Gowns, embroidered
trimmings, Were 69c-
SOC for Cambria Umbrella Drawers, g.
inch embroidered Tuffle, were sc
soc for Cambria Corset Covers, lace or
embroidered trimmings, Were soc.
ALI 81 and S1.25 Gowns, in cambria
or muslin, lace or embroidered trim
mings, in high, square, V, aud En-
pire styles, for----.---.---- S7o
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-04
RidpeIy Still at Large.

Up to a late hour last night the police
had failed to arrest Henry Ridgely, the
negro who is wanted for assault and bat
terry. 1t was charged that he made an
assault OH Ruth Brown, little daughter
OF NJ. B. brown, a barber, but after inves-
tIgation Prosecuting Attorney Mullowny
refused to issue warrant except for as
sault and battery. 1t is believed Ridgely
is out of the city.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-04
HarnIet,s Retort

Hamlet, my bonny Prince said Gar
rick, encountering the melancholy Dane
on the staircase of the Stygian A Academy
of Music, ''teil me, were you mad or were
you not2''
Not until l saw you play me, David"
replied Hamlet. II was crazy over it for
several days. But have forgiven you.''-
Rarper's BaZar.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-04
Hurt in a Runaway.

Yesterday afternoon Robert P. Hastus,
driver of an express wagon, had his back
badly injured by being thrown from his
wagon at the corner of First street and
Pennsylvania avenue. His horse became
frightened and ran away, throwing him
from his seat. Mr.. II astus injuries were
attended TO at the Emergency H ospital and
he was sent to his home, 1873 Second
street south beast.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-04

w. s. Stetson. Of the office Of the audi.
Tor for the Interior Department: ]. O.
Kern, OF the office OF the War Depart
ment, and George r. Wales. Of the Civil
Service Commission, have been designated
by Secretary Gage board to mark the
papersuf the candidates in the examina ton
for chief law clerk in. the Comptroller OF
the TTeasmy's office.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-04
New Dairy Regulations

A new set OF regulations for the con-
duct of dairy farms within the District
Were published by the Commissioners yes
tcrday. They give detailed directions as
to the handling of dairy products the
keeping OF cows, and the like, and have
for their object maintenance of sanitary
conditions in such establishments.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-04
A Remarkable Cure of Chronic
DiarrhoPa

Diarrhoea.
''In 1862, when I served my country
as private in Company A, One-hundred
and sixty-seventh Pennsylvania Volunteers
I contracted chronic diarrhoea. 1t has
given me a great deal of trouble ever
since. have tried a dozen different
medicines and several prominent doctors
without any permanent relief. Not long
ago, a friend sent me sample bottle
of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoca Remedy, and af ter that bought
and took a 5O-cent bottle; and now /
can say that | am entirely cured. I
cannot be thankful enough to you for
this great remedy. and recommend 1t to
all suffering veterans II in doubt, write
me. Yours gratefully, Henry Steinberger
Allentown, Pa Sold by Henry Evans
Wholesale and Retail Druggist, 938 F
street; Connecticut avenue and street
northwest, and 1928 Maryland avenue
northeast.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-04
$500 Excursions TO the sen $50

shore Via Pennsylvania abroad.
On Fridays and Saturdays during July
and August tickets will be sold for IL q.
m and 11.4t ID m trains for Atlantic
City, Cape May. Ocean City and Sea Isle
City, good 20 return until the following
Tuesday Atlantic City tickets good via
Delaware Bridge route.
1yG-tu. til. tr .pm;sun, weds& Tram
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-04
FALSE PRETENsEs CHARGED.
Otis Walker Accused of Impersonat.
ing a Pension Official.

Ing a Pension Official.
United States Commissioner Mills yes
terday committed Otis Walker to jafi TO
await the action of the United States au-
thorities in Kentucky. Walker is charged
with impersonating an official Of the Pen
sion office and obtaining money.
The prisoner denied that he is the man
wanted III Kentucky, where there is an
indictment against him, but Douglas Gala
mere, who said he was one OF his victims,
appeared in court and positively identified
him. Calamere said that he had paid
Walker money in Kentucky last year with
the understanding that his claim was Il
be placed where he could get pension,
In default of bail Walker Went to Jail until
he can be taken to Kentucky.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-04
Applications for Treasury Positions

-tPPITCtITIUI1s TOT 1TcusuIy INSTITUTES.
Applications for positions were made a t
the Treasury Department yesterday by the
following named: J. B. Donncily. New Or
leans. to be collector of customs at New
Orleans d. II. Kinds, Elizabeth, N. J., to be
assistant appraiser at New York, and Rich
ard O'Brien, Port Chester, n T., to be as.
sistant appraiser at New York.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-04
New vauit for Storing Wills

The contract for constructing O new
fireproof vault in the office of the regis
ter Of Wills was yesterday awarded to
the Fnnton Metallic Manufacturing Com
pany, OF New York. The vault, which is
to cost So 900, will be used for the storage
OF the records Of wills.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-04
SEVERE POLICE SCRUTINY
Methods to Undergo a Most Crit
zeal Investigation.
MANY CHANGES PROBABLE

Commissioner Wight Intimates Ac-
ton That VIII Deal with the
Force in a Most Vigorous Mali
ner-Detectlve Bureau to Be Put
to Severe Tests.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-04
COLD IN THE-HEAD

Is acute Inflammation and swelling OF the
Olfactory organ which contains the
Nerves Of Smell. This organ is a long
ribbon-lite membrane and hangs from
the roof of the Nasal passage il folds, as
seen in Fig. 8. When this condition be-
comes chronic, or permanent, it is called
CATARRn. The folds become swollen
into a solid mass, SO the air in breathing
cannot circulate between them hence
the loss of smell. The Catarrhal microbe
soon makes its appearance, causing
multitude of small ulcers between these
folds. The pus from these ulcerc Is very
poisonous and soon impregnatcs the
whole mucous surface OF the nose, bead
and throat with the disease. Medical
works show cases where the tonsIls hava
become corrupt mass of ulcers. 1t not
infrequently involves the whole bronchial
passage to the lungs, causing consump-
ton and death. It will be seen that
nothing can radically cure Catarrh which
does not reach to the seat of the disease
between these folds of the Olfactory
organ, and cleanse and heal these ulcers.
BRAZILlAN BALM is the only known remedy
in nature that viii accomplish this result.
1t will heal any old sore. Snuff a solu-
ton of the Balm and warm water. as
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-04
WASHINGTON Law AID CLAIMS CNM2aHI

Rooms 7 iT2 La ave NV
This company viii purchase Real Estate,
the title to which il defective or in dis
pute or VIII clear up said titles for the
owners VIII pay back taxes at a discount
VIII furnish bonds in Grimm al and civil
cases. wiu act as receiver, assignee,
guard an or trustee WIN prosecute claluis
or all kinds and Will BUY AND SELL such
as are asSlgnabie.
Street and steam Railroad Accident :,
Cases a Specially. No charge for CoDsul-
ta1un. Financial Assistance Furnished 70
Uugants on Reasonable Terms
TeIephon No. Ills JOKING. SLATER
1y1-Cr PRESIDENT
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-04

NERVOUS TROUBLES. all kinds, cured
with Animal Extracts. Free book tells
how. Wash'n Chemical Co., Washington. ID
c. For sale by w. s. Thompson, T63 18th
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