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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-17
GOOD NEWS FOR CYCLISTS.
Commissioners Will Grant the
Petition Of the L. A. w.
DRIVERS MUST BE CAREFUL
Important Changes Embodied in the
Set of Amendments Drawn Up Yes
ferday and Submitted to the Cy-
cling Public-Wheelmen Gener-
ally VIII Approve Them.

The Commissioners have drawn up a
affecting vehicles, with especial regard 10
the need OF bicyclists, and IL they are
found satisfactory to the majority of the
riders will probably adopt them They
are as follows:
That sections and 80 of Article X
of the police regulations Of the District
OF Columbia are hereby amended 80 as
to read as follows:
Section 3. AS general rule, every We
hicle in motion on public highway shall
keep on the right side thereof. Pennsyl-
vania avenue shall be considered as two
streets, separated by the car tracks, but
the general movement 81 vehicles thereon
shall be subordinated to the business Of
the shops and stores.
Every vehicle when passing another We
hicle facing or moving in the opposite d.
rection shall pass to the right; but IN pass
ing another vehicle moving in the fame
direction shall pass to the left. Every
vehicle turning To the LETT into an inter
secting street shall leave q sufficient clear
space between IL and the lett hand curb
to permit the safe passage of another We
hicle. Every vehicle in turning i corner
to the right shall keep to the light of
the center of the street.
NO OIlNeT Oh any Vehicle Win Il QIdIU
animal attached shall SO drive as TO crowd
any person on a bicycle on or against
the curb of the street, or on or against
any other vehicle or object 4 sucn street.
or off or over any embarrassment, or into
any aperture or depression.
Section 80. No bicycle shall be pro-
PEELED across any intersecting street on
which there are car-tracks in the city of
Washington at greater rate of speed than
six miles an hour; nor at II greater rate of
speed between intersecting streets and ave
nues or across streets on which there are
no car lines than twelve miles per hour;
nor at a greater rate OF speed on any
public street or roadw y OUTSIDE OF said city
than fifteen miles per hour. Every bicycle
on public highway shall at all times be
under the control of the rider. Riders Of
bicycles on public highways must not sit
with their heads ana bodies bowed dow n
so as 10 thereby expose themselves or
others TO hazard of injury.
No more than three persons mounted upon
bicycles or similar vehicles shall ride
abreast on any public highway.
These proposed regulations have been
framed with reference to the suggestions
made in a hearing recently given by the
Commissioners TO a delegation FROM The
l.. A. w.
Before passing them finally, however,
the Commissioners desire to know whether
in tie shape they how are the regulations
Will be approved by the wheelInen, and SO
have ordered them published with view
of inviting criticism and suggestions.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-17

Tended them to be wives and mothers :;
and to this end has equipped them with
a delicate special organism which is the
keystone of their whole physical exist
ence, and which when weak or diseased
causes four-fifths of all their sufferings.
Women make a dangerous mistake
when they allow these delicate COM
plants to go on unchecked, wearing
down their nerves and sapping their very
life away. It may end in complete phys
lcal and mental wreck. And there is no
possible necessity of it.
Thousands of women who have never
got any help from doctors have been
promptly and entirely cured by DR..
Pierce's Favorite Prescription. It heals
the internal source of these ailments !;
2urifies and invigorates the nerve-centres
md supplies genuine organic strength
md vigor. 1t is the only medicine pre-
pared for this one purpose by skilled,
experienced physician; it is the only
medicine which fulfills that purpose.
Any woman who consults DR.. R. " Pierce
either personally or by letter will receive sound
professional advice free of charge Not from a u
uneducated nurse, but an eminent specialist
CHIEF consulting physician of one of the foremost
medical institutes in America the Invaids' Hotel
and Surgical Institute at Buffalo N Y Doctor
pierces great thousand-page illustrated book,
The Common Sense Medical Adviser" will be
ent absolutely free in strong paper covers for Fl
one-cenf stamps to pay the cost of mailing only
aodress the Doctor at the above Institute. For
2cioth-bouud copy send ten stamps extra
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-17
S.KANN,SONS&C0
Our I'd Grand
Rebuilding Sale
AND
fter-InVentOry Bargains.


=, feopie going away would no more
thlnG or starting without first looking
enrough our Trunk Department than they
would start without railroad ticker. b.
cause one OF our new style snasber-proor
canvas Trunks is a necessity To cornfort
and satisfaction
2o-ineh Canvas Covered Trunk. deem
uay and hat box, iron bottom. beavy
OAK strips and malleable iron clasp.
Sold at 500. For. 90
3O-ineh All-iinen Lined Canvas Covered
Trunk, tray and hat box iron bot
tom. Sold at $3.50. For....x2Qa
5000 Nottingham Lace Curtain Ends
lengths from TO 3 1-2 yards, ecru
or white Special price
1000 very finest Arabian, Marie An
tlonette and Louis XIV Net Lace Curtain
Ends, in lengths from IL to 20.
800 pairs Nottingham Lace Curtains.
full 3 1-2 yards long, 90 inches wide,
white or eeru- Regular price, 81 so.
SPecldi price, -.... $50
100 Ecru Irish Point Lace Curtains.
3 IL yards long, good width. Reg
uiar price, So Special price ga
5-foot Wood Curtain Poles, brass trim
mings, complete. Special price 9e
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-17
Remarkable Cure of Chronic
Diarrhoen.

'Tn 1852, when I served my country
as a private in Company A, One-hundred
and sixty-seyenth Penns ylyania volun teers.
1 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, q friend sent me a sample bottle
of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhona Remedy, and after that bought
and took a-60-cent bottle; and now I
can say that l am entirely cured.
cannot be thankful enough to. you for
this great remedy, and recommend it to
all suffering veterans. IL In doubt, write
me Yours gratefully, Henry Steinberger,
Allentown, Pa" Sold by Henry Evans.
Wholesale and Retail Druggist, 93S F
street; Connecticut avenue and s street
northwest, and 142S Maryland avenue
northeast
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-17
MIR. RANDALL SUED.
Walter Fowler Seeks to Recover for
Alleged Personal Injuries.

Mr.. Ephraim S. Randall, the manager of
the steamer Samuel j. PenJZ, was yester-
day made the defendant in a suit for S10,-
900 damages entered by Walter j. Fowler
through his attorney, Tracey l.. Jeffords
for injuries received at the hands of the
defendant in an assault alleged to have
occurred on May % Ia st.
Tie bill OF complaint AYERS that on the
cate in question the plaintiff took pass
age on the PentZ for point betw cen this
city and River View, Nd. On the trip,
it is charged, Capt. Randall violently
seized Fowler, pushed, bruised and wounded
him and threw him down into the vessels
hold. Here the plaintiff was imprisoned
for about two hours.
In consequence OF this treatment, Mr..
Fowler says, he was greatly and perma-
nently injured and Inundated and ag-
gTieyed in his feelings and reputation, be
sides suffering great pain and being dis
abled and incapacitated for the perform
ance Of manual labor
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-17
WANT To SUCCEED DAVIS.
Ambitious Aspirants for the Dis
trict Attorneys Office.

A dead set for the office of United
States attorney for the District oil Columbia
has been made by Alphonso Hart, formerly
Of Ohio, ant Charles NJ. Smith, o Washing
ton These two lawyers have received in
formation TO the effect that the Presid ent
viii, in October: appoint a successor to
Henry f. Davis the Democrat who worked
so hard to elect Mr.. Mckinley, aud they
each want to be that successor.
1t is said that Hart is being backed by
the younger members of the District bar,
and that Smith is the favorite of the older
ones. Each of the aspirants is consid cred
to be an excellent lawyer and qualified
to fill the position. While this going on
Mr.. Davis is sadly becoming aware of 1.-The
ingratitude Of Republics
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-17
b. AND o. BULLETIN.

Bay Ridge, 90 cents for the round trip:
drains leave 9:l5 a. IN. and 400 o. m.
Sundays. 9:35 a m, 100 and 3:l5 %. IN.
Frederick. Md, ana return, 81; Au-
gust &c, 7:30 a. m
Buffalo and return, S11 20; best and most
picturesque route; account G. A. R.; Au.
gust q TO "a going.
Atlantic City, So. August 81. Try the
Royal Blue special; the shortest and best
route 10 Atlantic City.
Niagara Falls, ten-day tour, Thursda V,
20 Special, with through Pullman parlor
cars from Washington, at $40 a. IN Sc
cure space In advance at b. & o. ticket Of
fices. aui6e, lime, Ism
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-17
IsOLATING WARD LOCATED
Providence Hospital to Have One
of the New Buildings.
CONTRACT SIGNED YESTERDAY

Cost. of Construction to Be Paid
From the Congressional Appro-
pristious = Space Reserved for
Poor Patients Terms of the
Agreement With commissioners.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-17
PUBLIC SCHOOL TELEPHONES.
Changes in Wire Routing Approved
by the Commissioners

DIV the COfIIHilssIUDeTS.
A number of changes in the public school
telephone service have been ordered by
the Commissioners.
The Blunt and Western High Schools
will be connected by d new direct wire
from. the Franklin. johnson and Dannison
Will have new direct line from the
former to the Franklin. seaton, Central
High, and the Manual Training Will have
q new direct connection with the Franklin
Gales and Business High will be given
a line to the central station III the District
BUILDING. For Tyler and Eastern High
a new line to the Franklin. The Wal
ZACH, Lincoln, and Jefferson now connected
with the central office, will be given con.
nection witt the Franklin.
All the recommendations were approved
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-17
Blankets and


A little light covering is very essential
to persons health these cool nights and
mornings, and even If you don't wish to
put them into use until later on, ir Will
pay you to invest at these prices:
$50 Single Bed Comforts for25o
150 White Cotton Filled, Satteen-
covered Comforts, for large size
Oeu---.-----.- $50
300 White and Gray Soft, FIeecy
Blankets, good size, for Aoo
200 Silver Gray Blankets, pretty coll
ored border, 500
50 11-4 Atwood Great Southern White
Blankets, borders pink, blue or
red at----..-.--..- -S3.S3
Third floor-New Building.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-17

Our beautiful Ice Cream Parlor, where
choicest creams and ices, limeades lemon
AIDES, phospbates and fayorite fruit cream
sodas is served at usual prices The
public is cordially invited to come and
drink the coolest soda water in the city
14ol Massachusetts, avenue, corner 18th
and Mass. avenue au13-tf-em
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-17
WASHINGTON Law and CLAIMS COMPANY
Rooms 4, 472 La. ave. NV.

pOoiiiS q . II = La. avn"
This company will purchase Real Estate,
the title to which is defective or in dis
pute, or will clear up said titles for the
owners. VIII pay back taxes at discount.
VIII furnish is.,, bonds In criminal and civil
guardian, or trustee. VIII prosecute claims
OF all kinds and will BUY AND SELL such
as are asSignable.
Street and Steam Railroad Accident
Gases Speciality. No charge for CONSUL
tation. Financial Assistance Furnished to
Litigants on Reasonable Terms.
Telephone No. Ills. JOHN q. SLATER,
Jy1tr President
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-17
A woman who is

A woman who is
quite able to take
care of herself is no
novelty nowadays.
There are plenty
of tn e m. The
" bachelor girl +"
is a recognized in.
tit u ton. But
though WON e n
have grown afnaz-
ingly independent
in many ways, they
are not independ-
ent of their woman
hood; and the best
of them don't want
to be. There is no
escape from the
foot that Nat,,ra;,,
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-17

Every Mexican Hammock in our store
that formerly sold for SOC, 75c, 81
Every Woven Bottom Bed Hammock
with spreader and pillows, sold for
S1.25, S1-50 and 81, at.....78o
S1-50 very fine Maerame Cord Woven
Hammocks, for children, sold at
- -'....''....-'.....---' -..s.........--5Oc
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1897-09-17
RiCos Y PORES

Teresa sonrd trsemente continu6 canino haea el
boulevard San German
Todo ella emostraba estado su cara fatgada, .u
andar, su pesadez.
Cnando lego frente la cnca, entro 10 de psa que
pudo en- e portal del vejo edifcio
Ali, enece de antesaa de patio cerrado por cris
tales ma multltud de mn la pae ban
venian las pr6xmasa dar luz, las abeno saldo
va de tan dooroso trance.
La mayor parte guapas todas enermizas, la
fatlga ell disgusto de la vida impresos en- la cara.
Teresa not6 que delane de las pueas que daban
aqnea habiacion haba novmieno que deante de las
otras.
Sc pus6 fila entro
Sc encontro en- la ofcna.
Detra de especie de mostrador haba senados do.
yeos, que cubrlau pelados craneos oros egos
FL mas joven encargado dc cvar la nota de las
tradas saidas.
cobre, lentud universal de los empeaos ocaes
FL otro pregunaba
La oyen sen6 banco esperanto que Ia e
turno.
Lego por fin el momeno de
Como os llamas-la pregunt6 e efe.
-Teresa.
~ que mas?
-Montar5n.
IIablaba tan bajo, que eI escribiente preguntd.
i Como decis?
Teresa Montar5n
Mon ia r6n
-; En- que ocupais?
Teresa dudase:
-Vuesra profesi6r vuesro ofcis No os turbts ~
Aguf
= No tengo profession.
Sin embargo, ;uo tendres rentas?
-Esudio la pintnrs.
i Nal ofcio! En- fin, nuestra. ;Nivf.:
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1897-09-17

Gale del Echaud,:.

Gale del Echauli.
-iAluy comodo. istais i dos lasos de alu. ;Qat
10 que quers? Oar luz?
Teresa ncln6 la cabeza.
-:Sols casada2
-Comprendido. Escribia, Ialuet
va esta.
Teresa enia los ojos llenos dc agrmas.
III empeado que la preguntaa estaba acostumbralo
aqueas escenas, que le mpresonaban de ordinaro.
Pero la vista de aquea dulce al sonldo dc aquca
dolorosa yoz, no pudo menos de conmoverse
Namos-la do--no asustes de 10 que esrera. NO
tensa cudsdo aqui hay ntdcos ademas Ia
-encllla. Ahoia r la conulta Is ALI, la dio, ano
lie arie:a ndicandole escaera c ondo del patio
Teresa sai6 subid la escalera que la ahla indicado.
Ceres tie sala rande, encalada interior vela
dese Is pue1ta que esaha alberta haba enada pocon
de mu tre la mano, bancos sltd"s en-
especle de recDimieno ell 10 alto dc Ia escalera
nos ioyenes maniles sobre Ia americana i
maban Ia aa hablahan eo ocupandose de toio
menos de las desgraciadas que esperaban sentenea
=; IIabeis vis:o iu Lalnblo:-p -pregult6 oyen alto
rubio, de ojos hundidos narz aflaia
Fl otro contest6.
-si amigo Pited. Ne he aJurrido de 10 ndo .Esa
Sarah me descspero
La meior artista de los tiernpos moderno.
Oh.
No eneis seutido iramatico querieo.
discussion, eycepo
iIue hombre a;o de cabelos riio cuts blanco lleno
de pecss tie aspec;o bruseo recba las muee las exani
naia las deca 10 que tenian que haeer.
-;Por ahora no. ,Nclyed oro lia....
-Pero seior.
-Deaos de peros Os fatan aim algunos dias.
Cuando TOGO el Teresa, acerc esta muerta
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-11

an of affairs, a. speaker. writer. think CT, successful dompetitor. with mas culine opponents. for place and pref erment, thisswomanlts happy in all the charms of femininity, -anwoman's ideal leader of women and yet a woman in whom the Ioudestf declaimer against the woman's rights woman could find noth- ing at which to, cavil.' For years she has worked to better the condition of her sex. Her father was General Benjamin J. Sweet, whose dearest companion she was in camp and at home.. Since 1888 she has conducted atpension- claim office in Chicago with great success.
 AS an outcome of the. incipient agita- tion several progressive Organizations of women have planped a bird day, and the signing: of an antibird pledge is one of the prospective prerequisites of the coming clubwonian.. 'i -'i.
 The hideeus, not to say heathenish, style of a dead bird on ones bonnet may be attributed for the most part to the thougftlessness of women. Tn many instances where the 7barbarity of the fashion has been indicated the fair transgressor has linstantlydlaid aside the offending finery with a shudder and, a persuasive "Thoua shalt not to her; self indulgent sister. 1T would Jas. soon wear string of human fingers about, my neck, as do certain Indian tribes, as to wear ass defunct bird on my hat again." declared one recently reformed woman. The savagery of the fashion never before occurred to me- X a
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-11
BlRDLESS iBONNETS.

If any one should state the number of birds slaughtered every year in the United States alone simply for the sake of their plumage to adorn the hats of minimizing women, the statement would not be believed, so tremendous is the butchery.
 But when it is mentioned that 2,000- GOO birds were sacrificed in one year to satiate the demands of Chicago women alone some idea of the tremendous kill ing that goes on can be imagined.
 It is said that 8.000.UO0 of the feath- cred songsters are yearly destroyed to satisfy the inordinate love of adorn- ment of the so called tender hearted sex.
 This astounding statement of the enormous number of song birds de- stroyed in 12 months, backed by hu- man appeal to the tender sentiments of women by fair reformers, has suddenly developed a new and commendable movement. It is familiarly called the "birdless bonnet" crusade.
 The chief agitator of the movement is Miss Ada c. Sweet, the famous presi- dent of the Chicago Woman's club.
 Those interested in the scheme are fortunate in having Miss Sweet at their head. Gentle. soft voiced and kind, as M -a ra.-t
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-11

Over in Paris the inventors of com- ing modes are very busy planning, ar ranging, concocting or condemning the styles which variously suggest them selves for the coming season. But the results of these preliminary -labors are not made known to the general public until the time for spring shopping has arrived. The very smart Parisienne af- fleets, indeed certain penitential garb of soft grays and drabs and mauves at this particular time of Lent and fish dietary, but we on this side of the ocean are less attuned to such sartorial ca dences than our daintyGallic 'neighbors, who are born to the instinctive habit of an appropriate exterior. fn4"e e''-H ''f'.
 The new princess robe is promised us among many other revivals. Whether it will become a thing accomplished among modish women remains te be seen. The bodice is only half decollete, a sensible innovation which much pre- vajls at present, and is made of a soft shade of ciel bleu meire velours irregu- larly covered with satin spots in the same tone. The fullness, gradually in- creasing from hips toeend of skirt, is very apparent behind, where the skirt stands out in well formed godets. Both bodice and skirt open in front over a lovely shade of mauye satin. brocade, which is richly embroidered with gold and silver spangles. ,... ,,.,,.i. ..5.....
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-11

bands, brothers and sweethearts did, and in these days they pretty much do.
 It is said that the custom of having a ladies' day at, the clubs has been po- tent factor in drawing the members of the fair sex to the green covered tables.
 Many women didn't care to undertake the strain and effort of bowling, and in looking round for some game requiring less strength they decided that billiards filled the bin exactly.
 Mrs, George Gould is probably the best player of all the women in socie- ty. She is exceedingly fond of the game and under instructions from Sex ton, the professional, has become an expert. She has a table both in her town house and in her home in the Catskills. It is said that she can give her husband a handicap of 20 points in 50 and beat-~him. Mrs. Gould has mastered so many fancy shots that she could give a very oreditable exhibi- ton. -Rta .cTo",-lr lrso-fa 4.4
 A Frenchwoman stands at the head of all feminine players. The wife of Albert Garnfef, the professional, is conceded to be the most skillful wield- CT of the cue. among the gentler sex. The wife of Lew Shaw, also an expert, is proficient in the art,
 At her castle in Wales Patti has Q magnificent billiard room and table that cost s3,000, and there is no pleas ure that the diva enjoys more than game upon it, and in playing she is very dexterous.a r,, ta4,
 At Egyptian hall in London more women have played the past season than ever before, and in Italy the sport is led by Queen Margharita, who is an accomplished player. Mrs. Elizabeth Custer learned to play during her stay upon the frontier with her husband, and she has kept 1t up. ever since.
 In New York Mrs. Jack Astor is con- sidered a fine player, and Helen Gould puts up a good game Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt is considered an expert with the cue, and both Mrs. August Belmont and Mrs. Pierre Lorillard. are clever in US use. Tas s,4r s.z--S ss
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-11

but the audience applauded loudly. Poet No. 9 was not an after dinner speaker. It was not in his line, he mur- mured. Communion with the babbling brooks was more his metier. But guests at this restaurant brook no refusal. The reluctant poet was kindly but firmly as sisted to his feet. He blinked doubt fully for moment but the wine had stimulated his wits, and the contagion of jolly fellowship was in the smoky att mosphere. A brilliant idea struck him! k
 1twill say a poefn," he anrounced, and the room signified its. approval.
 ' The poem which he repeated dealt with a poor hermit, who met fasci- hating wood creature one day and whose morals were a wreck In consequence It was received with tumultuous ap- plause. Poet No. 2 was tall and un- worldly looking, with mass of fair hair and a faraway gaze. The shock of
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-11

was an unusually einterestfng party there. It comprised, among others, two we'll known poets, one or two artists of mo mean reputation and. one beautiful girl. ia ...
 When the rest of the room realized that the interest cepteredi around that table, they forgot their own usual little amenities and amusements and turned E their chairs and eyes in that direction.
 These poets, by the way, sare not of the grave, apstracted Kind, and their years sit lightly upon them. They had come for lark, and they meant to have 1t, so when a voice from a neighboring table called upon poet No. for speech he acceded with the best possible grace. What he said nobody cared particularly,
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-11
IT.

Does any woman still harbor a doubt as to whether she should use hot water or lukewarm water or cold water for her skin? Let me settle the point once and forever. Lukewarm water is like ev-
 erything else that is neither one thing nor the other-it is good for nothing. What you want for your skin is, first, absolute cleanliness, and, second, a re- action that will invigorate and brace. The first can only be effected through thorough washing with very hot soap and water. When this is accomplished, you want cold water to bring the re- action that will stimulate the skin.
 Don't be afraid of putting soap on your face. Only soap will really cleanse, and