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The morning times., 1897-02-25
MORE SCARED THAN HURT.
Mrs. Thompson Fired Three Shots
After Supposed Burglar.

Mrs. Thompson, of street near Ninth
street northeast, caused considerable eX-
citement last night by firing three shots
in quick succession after an imaginary
burglar, who, she claimed, had attempted
to gain entrance to her premises by
rear window. Policemen Emerson and
Hebrew were in the vicinity and fastened
to the house but after a thorough search
failed to find any signs of marauder.
The police believe Mrs Thompson was
unduly frightened, having heard of the
Kessler case They say the men who at
tempted to rob and murder the storekeeper
would not have attempted another rob
berry right on the heels of their desperate
act in the grocery store.
Two other alleged attempts at burglary
were reported. but the police believe they
were scares, inspired by the kessler shoot
ing They were reported by Mrs. Mary l..
Powers. No 600 Fifteenth street north
east, and another party on the same block.
The morning times., 1897-02-25
Decrease in the Death Rate.

Last week was a healthy one in Wash
ington. Health officer Woodward reports
that tie mortality Of the city declined over
. per cent as compared with the week
preceding, the death late per l 600 being
229, as against 27.2 in the previous re-
port. I he total number of deaths was 1874
67 white and 81 colOred. Consumption
headed the list OF diseases, with 20 deaths.
There was no death from typhoid fever or
scarlet fever, and the mortality from
grip fell from 81 to s, and from lung
diseases from GA to 40. There Were ID
new cases of diphtheTia reported, and the
same number of old cases were reeas sed
from isolation; there are now 26 prem.
ises placarded III the city. The mortality
OF children under five years during the
week fell fIom 81 to IS.
Births reported last week were 90, "a
white and "A colored, and there We're
just two dozen ina arriages, 1 s white al d
6 colored.
The morning times., 1897-02-25
A CREMATORY HAS DEFECTS
The Health Officer Decides the
Smith Is Unsanitary.
WATER LEAKS FROM NECKS
superintendent Borgner Notified,
and Remedy to Be Appiied-A
VIII Resume The Question OF
Contractor Yarfield's Pay.

The health officer Yesterday notified
the garbage contractor that the leakage
of water from the necks connecting the
shells at the Smith garbage creinatory,
is of such character as 10 render the
plant unsanitary, and that steps must be
taken at once TO Ieniedy the defect. The
construction of tie crematory includes
these narrow passages between the shells,
Though which the flame passes from one
receptacle to another, and the water in
the Gumpage sometimes rises above the
level of the neck and passes through the
opening to the narrow chambers, which
are not water-tght. There are two ways
OF preventing tie leak, one being to raise
the necks TO point above high water
mark and this is the plan which will
probably be adopted.
Mr.. Cyrus Borgner, the superintendent
OF the plant, was at once Informed OF the
health officers order, and promised to at
tend 70 the matter, arrangements for which
have been already commenced.
There is at present a fair prospect of Gn
adjustment Of the issIe which has for
several weeks prevented the use of the
Brown crematory in South Washington.
Mr.. Ii. S. Brown, the owner of the furnace,
went to Baltimore yesterday to purchase
fire brick, and other necessary material
with which to make thorough repairs to
the plant, and upon the completion Of the
work the furnace is to be given u test
Of ten days.
This is TO be done nc part of an agree
ment looking to the transfer of the crema-
tory 10 Contractor Warfield The con-
dition of pending negotiations, 1T is un-
derstood, is that If the creInatory proves
TO be equal TO the specifications, the full
price Of $4,000 is TO be paid for il.
1t is believed that with the contemplated
improvements the furnace will equal the
capacity required, that is, the consumption
of seventy y-fiye tons of garbage in twelve
hours, hut if not, the contractors stipula-
ton, as understood, is that he is TO pay
only proportionate amount
Nj. Warfield had a conference yesterday
with the Commissioners in respect to the
pay he should receive under his contract
during the time when, owing to the clos
ing OF the Brown crematory, he was unable
to burn the garbage, as required by the
specifications.
1t had been held by the health officer
that the departure from the contract ca led
for a deduction from the gross amount due
for that period. After a careful conside,a
| ton OF the matter, the Comnissio ners
conceded that the exaction OF the amount
| necessary to pay two inspectors, whose ap-
| poiutment was oCcasioned by the necessity
for a sCow service, would be all that could
be cqutably deducted. and the settlement
was made upon that basis. The pay Of the
inspectors was at the rate OF So per da y
| each for nearly two months.
The morning times., 1897-02-25
City Brevities

Mrs KEENAN,, wife Of George KEENAN,,
the famous traveller, lecturer, and littera-
teur. is visiting in the city.
Mrs Williams, of Philadelphia, is visiting
the family Of her son, Mr. A. NJ Williams,
OF 72l Eighth street southwest.
Mrs Juliana S Schusser yesterday filed
suit FOR divorce against her husband, Mar
tin Schuss!er She charged him desert
Ing her in 1876.
W J. McElwee, a member of the fire
department, has been fined SO for max
ing false accusation against the foreman
Of No company.
The Peace Monument was inclosed yester-
day by "A six-foot paling fence as a pre-
caationary measure against the deprada-
tions Of Inauguration sightseers.
Miss Stella Reinhardt, of Baltimore, is
visiting Miss Grace L. Hobbs at her home,
No. Sis Fourth street southeast. She viii
remain until after the inauguration.
With the exception Of the final touches in
the way Of flag and bunting decoration,
the Presidential reviewing stand in front
of the White ii HCuse has been completed.
The monthly meeting Of the Epworth
in tile lecture room Of the church last night
An interesting program was rendered after
the business session.
Building permits were issued yesterday
10 Thomas Fisher TO erect a two-stOry
frame dwelling on block 6, Gencssee street,
Brign5wood Park, and to Mrs c. Hewett
10 build porch in front OF her residence,
No. S21 Ninth street northwest.
Preparations for the reception to be
rendered the governuTof Indiana and staff,
by the Indiana State Republican Associa
tion OF this city. are nearing completion.
The affair promises to be one of the most
elaborate Of Inauguration week.
As result of the rains, many reports OF
dangerous holes in streets and sidewalks
have beer received at the various police
eratious IN some cases the settings are
due To recent excavations about the cit!
to lay conduit and sewer pipes.
Jasper Thomas, the tramp who was in
jured on Tuesday morning while attempting
To Jump from a train at the corner OF sixth
and X streets southeast, and taken to the
Providence Hospital, wasreported lastnight
TO be recovering rapidly from the effects
OF his fail.
The morning times., 1897-02-25
MINNESOTA MEN MEET.
Steps Taken Toward Permanent Or
panfzation of State Society.

An enthusiastic meeting OF the legal
residents OF Minnesota was held at No. 923
+ street northwest, the headquarters OF the
Maryland Club last night. The temporary
organization was effected by the election
or Mr.. a S Christie and j. E. Hall, see
retary.
After some discussion as to the general
purposes OF the association, a committee,
consisting OF Capt. A. II. Reed, William
II Boyd, Christian Excl, \. S Christie, ana
j E. Hall, was appointed to report q plan
OF permanent organization and name at the
next meeting. a committee OF entertain
uent was also appointed, consisting OF j.
E Hall, Edgar Ellis, and Elwyu Greene, To
report u plan for the suitable entertainment
Of Minnesota visitors during the inaugural
season. 1t is also probable that a general
reception OF Minnesotans will be held some
evening next week. The next meeting
will be held Saturday evening at 80, at
the sume place, and all Minnesotans are
invited to be present.
The morning times., 1897-02-25
TWO LOCAL TEAMS TO PLAY
Hockey Experts Will Meet at the
Ice Palace Tonight.
JtIs Their Second Game of the Sea-
son and Supporters of Both
Are Enthusiastic.

Hockey players, as well as admirers OF
the game, are promising themselves some
excellent sport when the Washington and
Regent teams meet ON the ice this evening.
Considerable rivalry has been engendered
between the teams since their previous con-
test, and the game tonight promises to be
hotly contested. The stlong showing OF
the Regents against their more experienced
opponents has made their friends very
sanguine, while the Washington players are
confident that they will administer more
decisive defeat than before.
Hockey has gained a strong hold in this
city, and every game which has been
played at the Icep alace has attracted large
audiences. The local complexion OF both
teams will doubtless serve to enhance the
interest in the contest, and an even larger
crowd than usual may be expected 10 wit
ness the game. Promptly at O'Clock
play will be called by the referee, ana rs
the halves are to be short, the regular
skaters VIII have the privileges Of the ice
before 8 O'Clock.
The morning times., 1897-02-25
PARTIES IN THE SOUTH.
Political Sentiments Alleged to Be
Shifting in South Carolina.

DR.. Simpson Pope. candidate for governor
Of South Carolin, on the regular Republl-
can ticket, in the last State election, is In
the city So far as is possible. under the
circumstances, the doctor is satisfied with
the result OF his campaign. During the
two or three years, he SAYS, there has been
"a great change OF political opinion, and at
the next general election the Republicans
of South Carolina will he heard FROM
At the last election his party polled
more votes than at any other State or
national election since 1875. All the
votes cast, however, Were not counted, he
says, and he feels satisfied that at least
as many more votes as were counted were
thrown out for alleged irregularities.
Dr.. Pope states that IL pubic opinion III
South Carolina runs to the Republican
party during the next two years as II did
for the six months previous to the last
State election there will he an over
flow and that atthe next State andnatlonal
elections his party will have walkover.
The doctor Will remain in the city. Tor
several days, and Will confer with the
prominent Republicans relative to the
situation in his State.
The morning times., 1897-02-25
THE AWARDS INCREASED.
Ford's Theater Disaster Commits.
sion VIII Report Today.

sion VIII Report Today.
The special commission that had charge
OF the awards for damages resulting from
the Furl's TheateT disaster has completed
its work OF reconsideration. The report
has been prepared and has been sent to
the Government Printing Office. II Will be
submitted TO the Senate this morning by
Chairman Mcmillan, of the commission.
1t is believed that the awards carried by
the report viii now be added TO the de-
ficiency bill In the Senate. The total
amount carried is about the same as be-
fore but there are some read justments, in
Volving increases in a number of cases.
Several OF the claimants, about whose cases
there was controversy, will receive larger
rewards than was contemplated by the
first report. One of these is Charles K.
Miller. who was employed as q clerk in
the War Records Office, at a salary of
81 .0Oo Miller was also on the pension
rolls for total disability. There were d
number OF kindred cases, but if the Miller
case can be regarded as sample, these
claimants fare very well, for his award is
$3,500.
The morning times., 1897-02-25
G. C. Earle,
Advertising Matter Prepared,
Tenth and the Avenue
(Old Times Building).

I don't take all the business l
can get-in this sense: If 4 store
and its faculties make aggres-
siye, hammer-and-tong competi-
tion impossible, 1 don't under
take the advertising.
want 10 make the acquaint-
ance of only advertising firms
and individuals, whose store and
stock can stand the light Of
truthful advertising-adver
who want the best work obtain
able, l can help-ten years OF ex-
perience has proved it.
The morning times., 1897-02-25
THE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
Interesting Paper Read Before 1t
by DR.. Adler.

The Washington Library Association Eeld
a largely attended and interesting meeting
at Columbian College last evening, with
MI W. 2. Cutler as presiding officer.
After tile outline business was completed
the principal paper OF the evening was
read by DR. Cyrus Adler, of the Smithsonian
Institution. His subject was the history of
the Smithsonian Library from its jncep-
tion to the present time.
The theme was treated in an entertain
ing manner and those who heard Dr.,
Adler's address doubtless gained an in
sight into the methods of conducting a
big scientific library, such as is possessed
by few people.
After reading the paper Dr. Adler an
swered several questions concerning the
history of the library, and the association
then adjourned to meet March 81 at the
Scottish Rite Hall
The morning times., 1897-02-25
Mr.. Platt Likes to Sing.

At the recent banquet in his honor sena-
tor-elect Platt sang with great unction
Julia Ward Howe sfamous Battle ymn of
the Republic This is the Senator's ia
yorite national hymn, and at Republican
gathering in New York about year ago
he astonished his friends during short
speech by singing it in loud, clear voice.
The morning times., 1897-02-25
Built by an Irishnan.

1t was an Irishman who built the resi-
dence of the President. and his name was
James Hoban. The design of the White
House was the result of a competition for
prize of $500 for the best plans sub
mitted for the erection of palace for the
Presidents use"
The morning times., 1897-02-25
steamer John Sylvester to Be Sold.

Judge Cox today ordered the sale Of the
steamer John Sylvester for the benefit
OF several creditors Of the boats owners.
Tie vessel is one of the most popular eX-
CURSOR steamers on the Potomac, and
last summer was lun 10 landings near the
mouth of the river. The marshal is or
dcrad to make the sale.
The morning times., 1897-02-25
Treasury Receipts.

The receipts from internal revenue toda V
were 500 ,3s5; from customs $5T3, ,461;
and miscell aneous, $121, ,205. The ma
tional bank notes received today for re-
demption amounted to $1S5,213
The morning times., 1897-02-25
A Petition in Behalf of Mr.. Settle.

A Petition in Behalf OF Mr. Settle.
A petition is being circulated in the
House requesting Mr.. Mckinley TO APP
point Congressman Thomas Settle. Judge
for the eastern district of North Carolina.
The petition has been signed by nearly
every Repuhlicanmembcro Of the House, and
probably viii be signed 10y all
The morning times., 1897-02-25
1t is not alone

1t is not alone
in fairy stories
that utifu1
fnaidens emerge
from the Shiny
scales of serpents
and dragons. In
the fairy stories,
the beautifu1
IN alden is con-
demned to the life
of a reptile be-
cause of some
carelessness, or
observation-disclosures
of the fairy. In
real life, disease
condemns women
to 1oathsomeness
b e use til e y
have been care
less or unfortu-
nate, and because
they do not take
the proper steps
to free TIL e m :
selves. Impure
blood and slug
gish circulation
is the cause of
the most distress
ing skin diseases,
eczema, pimples,
blotches, watery
and mucous erup-
tions. If th c
cd ..l ..a1
The morning times., 1897-02-25

Grippe sufferers secure speedy and GER
tain relief 10y using our Grippe Tablets
5Gc. Homeopathic Pharmacy, on II ST.
The morning times., 1897-02-25

MI ed, the "skin y disease disap-
pears. Many woman has freed
herself from embarrassing and dishgur-
ing diseases of this kind by taking DR..
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. 1t
not only puriies the blood completely,
thereby cleansing and Frightening the skin,
but it fills the blood with life-giving proper
ties, and builds up the whole system. 1t
rounds out the hollows, thereby rubbing out
wrinkles, makes the flesh firm and solid,
brightens the eyes, reddens the lips, and
gives the lustre of health to the hair. It
makes beauty by making health. 1t makes
woman attractive bymaking herwholesome.
Whenever there is a clogged condition of
the liver and bowels, Doctor Pierce's Pleasant
Pellets are the best things to use. They start
the healthy, natural action of the digestive or
gans, and assist Nature in removing poisonous
and efete matter They may be absolutely de-
pended upon to cure constipation, and so to cure
biliousness, sick and bilious headaches, sour
stomach, foul breath, heartburn, palpitation of
the heart. They are tiny sugar-coated grauules.
II takes forty Of them to ell a little vial
The morning times., 1897-02-25
The Raging POTOMAC

For full view, clean up to Cabin John,
take the Great Falls Electric Line The
Avenue and p street blue cars make di-
rect connection. fe2z- 3t-em
The morning times., 1897-02-25
MONEY WANTED AND TO LOAN.

IDLE MO NEY in sums of S100 to 81 900
VIII find safe 8 per cent real estate
Investment at United States Building and
Loan Association, No. 1913 L st. NV.
The morning times., 1897-02-25
WE WANT 1000 BORROWERS

Who desire from $50 to $4,000 each
on stocks, bonds, trusts, loan association
certificates, warehouse receipts and life
or tontIne policies in oid-liue companies;
no delay; no cbautel mortgages taken
YERKES & BAKER
40 In 46 MetZerott Bldg. Il1O r St NV
The morning times., 1897-02-25
LOANS

Made on FURNITURE, Pianos, II orses, wagons,
etc, at lowest rates and quickest pos
sible time. Strictly confidential. Please
call before securing loans elsewhere
WASHINGTON MORTGAGE LOAN CO.,
6l0 f street northwest.
The morning times., 1897-02-25
MONEY To LOAN.

MONEY To LOAN
Large sums at and 3 l-2 per cent on
D. G. real estate; $3.50, $500, $3.50, etc,
ats per eeLt; alltransactions conduct edwith
economical consideration for borrowers
WM. h SAUNDERS CO.,
mrs l4Q7 X ST. NV.
The Republican journal., 1897-09-16
Gold Dredge for the Yukon

A st. Louis company has been organ
lied with the avowed purpose of taking
up the bottom of the Yukon River. They
expect to put it carefully back when they
get through with it, but by that time it
will be no more attractive than the bottom
OF the Mississippi, for the company will
have all the gold there was in it. Already
a mining engineer is at Chilkoot Pass, en-
route to the golden waters, and as soon
as his report is received work will be com
menced on dredgeboat of special design
which it is believed will get everything
worth having out of the river in no time.
This boat will draw but 20 inches of wa
ter, and will be about 10 feet long, large
enough tor the purposes of this eXpedi-
uon. 1t will be equipped with a sand
pump, which will handle 200 tons per
hour. Patent sluice boxes will be placed
each side of the boat, running its entire
length, and so arranged that all gold will
be saved, however fine. During the sea-
son, the dredge will operate twenty-four
hours day. In sand which runs but $50
a ton, which is conservative estimate, it
will be seen that the boat will have ca
pacity OF S24O 900 a day. The boat will
be built of cedar and steel, braced every
~ feet with water-tight bulk heads, sepa-
rating the boat into air chambers, making
1t impossible to founder or become easily
wrecked. The expedition will be pro
vlsloned for two years, and gasoline
launch will act as tender, making regu-
lar trips to the mouth of the Yukon, thus
keeping connection with the base of sup
plies, bringing in provisions and taking
out the output. The party will include
physician and surgeon, and complete
medical stores; also assayer, mining en-
gineer, mechanical engineer, electrician,
etc. Nobody can join the expedition
without money, and each member must
have life and accident insurance in favor
OF the company. The boat will be com
pleted and delivered to the mouth of the
Yukon, ready to move, as soon as the ice
leaves the river. Among the prominent
men interested in the enterprise are Henry
Att, Jr., Hamilton Daughaday, Charles
Gerber, George E. W. Luehrman, Samuel
B. Rowe and Francis H. Bacon. [St.
Louis Globe Democrat.
The Republican journal., 1897-09-16
Left Home with Five Children.

Mrs, Isabelle Gray, wife of Silvanus w.
Gray, with her five children, is missing
from her home at Cape Roster, near Cas-
tine, Me. Mr.. Gray called at Police Head
quarters Tuesday ami said that his wife
had bought tickets for Boston for herself
and children, and had left on Friday last
while he was away on a fishing trip. He
says there was no trouble between himself
and wife, and that he knows of no reason
why she should leave her home.
MI. Gray follows the sea. All last sum
mer he was on the yacht Emilia of New
York. He left the Emba on August 22d
and returned home On Tuesday of last
week he went on fishing trip to Burnt
coat and did not return until Sunday.
Then it was he discovered that his wife
had taken all her clothing in two trunks
and several valises, and with the children
get some of the neighbors to row her
across the river to Castine, but they de-
clined, and she had to get a stranger to
do it. At Castine she took the steamer
Rockland for Belfast. On the Rockland
she purchased tickets for herself and chill
dren to Boston, and took the steamer
Mrs. Gray is 36 years old, ) feet,
inches tall and weighs 120 pounds She
is spare and pale. She came from Cape
Breton and was married to Mr.. Gray Il
years ago in Gloucester. They removed
soon after to Maine.
The oldest child, Alvina L., is IA years
old; Jessie is 12 Steadman is s; Elvira is
3, and Fretha is l year old. Alvina was
at work ND to the time Mrs Gray left
home.
Nothing could be found of the where
abouts of Mrs. Gray and the children in
Boston. She has sister, Katie Black,
who is at work in the Crawford House. A
Journal reporter saw her Tuesday, and
she said that she knew nothing of hel
sister. She has not seen her for y years,
she said. Another sister, Flora, lived in
Boston, but Katie says that she went tc
Cape Breton last week. Boston Journal,
Sept s.
The Republican journal., 1897-09-16

tennessee ana Nollh Calollha To look up
h"rhS hihtlS, as the makers Oh Illicit
illSk eN dle vaI.ed. IN 1875 he founded
the town OF I1aliock III northern Mime
sofa. IN grand hunting region on the old
Rtd hlVel trail 1t IS now the county
seat OF hittson county. In the summer
OF 1879 ne went to Alaska with the first
governor OF lhat territory, and on his
e'"1n PUN S'lc'' MS wen known book,
o"l Ne" Al"Sha' ms IS but an par
t"i Story o. NJ halIock achievements.
MI -N"Nhel say ol MN:
- 81 ms sketcn Is not only a
order he has nor Mai ~, ,.,ili;?a ll's %
dollaIs as some more cold blooded men
nave 9ut he has made his mark on the
H., ,. ''i't' w org IS peltef LOT
been used TO accumulate money ai+bo,1a1,
he has made and lost fortunes, but he has
slen' SealN IN leaehihg the youth OF
came and moi ~ slan"I+or ~ 'i ria,"7. ~
sake. In the killing OF fish learned this
nom MN and have preached and practic-
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,1N,'--N, 'i-> - iioiii 'iie FOREST ana stream
'''lI'D'ns N'i'P'hS Will De read with IN
Il was d HAPPY thought OF Mr..
: ieu N '' ~, - Nll'e Oh ms 1shlng com
pah'onS' me chapters were received with
warm welcome at the beginning, and
nave oeeh ol sustained interest Either
MI. manner mas enjoyed fishing com
iadeshlp with an unusual number of in
leresuhS characters, or else he has in an