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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-03-19
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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-03-19
McKinley'S Prayer.

"Our Father, who art in England, Roths-
child be thy name, thy kingdow come to Amer
iea, thy will be done in the United States as it
il in England. Give us this day our bonds in
GOLD. and not in silver, and give us plenty of
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hnt deliver MS from free silver; for Thine is the
kinedom, the low wages and the oppression +;
forever /; ainen."
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-03-19

VAN B. PRATHER, auditor of state under the
Iewelling regime, and his assistant, Robert
Mackey re now on the police force at Kansas
City, Kas.
The times., 1897-05-04
EARS. NOSES. AND THROATs.
Gentlemen Who Pay Much Attention
Thereto Dine Together.

The American chronological, Rhino-
logical and Geological Society closed It's
third annual convention with d banquet
at Rauscher's last night. 1t was not a for
mai affair and no set speeches were made.
There was no shop talk, but everybody
or nearly everybody slipped wine and
sent blue gray clouds of fragrant smoke
upward TO the pink and white ceiling and
said something about the pleasure which
it gave him to participate
President William a. Daily, of Pittsburg
presided and made few remarks. So did
Robert G. Miles, Of New York, the secretar J
and treasurer of the society.
At the yesterdays sessions profess
slonal papers were by Drs. NJ R. Ward OF
Pittsburg, j. A Stucky of Lexington, ky
7 II Halsted OF Syracuse, " Y, Richard
rockingham of New York, John o. Nc
ReynoId of Dallas Tex, e. Hudson Max
men of Philadelphia, L c. Christy of
PittSburg, Arthur G. Root Of New York,
r. C. Myles- of New York, Francis j.
Quinlan of New York, Dr.. Scheppegreil Of
New Orleans, n. L. Wilson or Elizabeth,
n. J., L. c. Cline of Indian apolis, W. Scott
Renner Of Buffalo, \. Y, c. A Thigpen 9f
Montgomery, Ala, and Arthur G.. Hobbs
OF Atlanta, Ga
The reaGing of the papers was folio wed
by general discussion of the nose and
throat as factors in diseases of the ear
At the morning sessio of yesterday Off
GERS were elected as follows:
President, William II. Daily. Pittsburg;
vice presidents southern section, A. w.
Calhoun, Atlanta, Ga; western section, j.
A Thompson, Cincinnati; eastern section,
g. Root, Albany, N Y Council E.
Nichols H. Hoibrook Curtis, Lewis A. Cof-
fin and Wendell C. Phillips, New York: E.
w Day. Pittsburgh W Richardson, Wash
ington, d. c., and s. e. Solly, Colorado
Springs, Colo; secretary and treasurer,
Robert c. Myles, New York, reelected 1t
was decided To have the next annual meet
ing at Pittsburg
The times., 1897-05-04
LEGAL NOTICE.


TAXPAYERS Of the Dist rict OF Columbia
VIII take notice that the undersigned
has IeCeIved the duplicate OF assessment
of the real estate tax for the year, ending
June 80, 1897, upon property designated
as county" real estate, a nd VIII he Teady
TO receive payment of the tax at this Oh
flee from and after the first day OF May,
1897. By act of Con gress, approved
January FL, 1896, the tax for the whole
year becomes due and payable May l.,
1897. On SO much of said tax due May /,
1897 as shall not he paid before the first
day or June, ensuing, shall, thereUpOn. ne
III arrears and delinquent, and a penalty
or one 1 } per cent on the amount shall he
added, aud on the first day OF each sue
ceeding month thereafter, until the same
shall be listed, for advertisement and tax
sale, in the manner prescribed by exist
ing law.
The second half Of the tax levied on
property in Washington city, real and per-
sOnal, II not already paid, VIII become
due and payable on the first day OF May,
1897, and If not paid during said month
of May, a penalty of one - per cent Will
be added on the first day OF each sue
ceeding month, until the same is paid or
otherwiseproceededw with as the law directs.
Attest: E G. WIS,
my1-6t Collector OF Taxes, D. c.
The times., 1897-05-04
AFRAID OF The FLOORS
A New Objection to Removing the
Posteflice Department.
An Engineer = Report That tho New
Building VIII Not Sustain the
Vast Weight of Files.

A grave and new complication arose yes
terday in the matter of the proposed re-
moval OF the Postoifiee Department from
it's present quarters to place in the city
postoffice building The latest objection
to the building S that ii will not sustain
the weight which will be exacted of 1t.
1t was said at the Postofiicc Department
today that particular and tIustel friend
of the Postmaster General, a friend in whose
ability as an engineer the Postmaster Gen
eral has confidence, has rendered report
showing that If the records and files of
the Postoffice Department be placed in
he new building, as proposed, calamity
Of the Ferd's Theater character might fol
low.
This report is being kept under close
cover and will not be released until the
Postmaster General enters his final plea
against the transfer OF the department.
There is no disposition To reflect On the
strength of the city Costofficc building aud
its adequacy foi all the uses for which it
was designed, but the files and records of
the department weigh thousands of tons,
and as the city postoffice is to occupy
the basement and lower floors these files
and records would have to be stored in one
of the upper stories, and it was at one
time proposed to store them away in the
top story.
The department. will also make deter
mined effort 10 prevent this transfer on
the ground of insufficiency OF floor space
The area OF the new city postoffice build
ing would be 1000 square feet less than
the area into which the Postoffice Depart
ment is already crowded. or course, the
new building has more room than the
Posioffice Department building proper,
but then, adjacent TO the department build
ing are several rented buildings. 1t is
admitted ut the Posroffice Department that
the rental OF private buildings for public
purposes is bad business, and II is probable
that Postmaster General Gary will urge the
recommendation which Postmaster General
Wanamaker made, that, two stories be
added TO the present Postoffice Department
building
IL is reported by engineers that the pres
enu walls are thick enough to bear the
added weight, ard the addition could be
made without materially interfering with
the operations of the department
The Postmaster General has in his poses
sion a report showing that the strength OF
the new city postofrice building is not
equal to the demands which the flies and
records or the Postoffice Department would
make upon it were these files and records
stored in one of the upper stories.
The times., 1897-05-04
DEATH CAUSED BY GRIEF
Martin Hebner Follows His Mother
in-I4aW to the Grave.
He Loved Her Dearly, and the
Shock of Her Death Caused
His Own.

Twice within less than twenty-four
hours death has entered the home of SIR.
Martin Hebner, No 14l3 L street north
west On Saturday morning Mrs. Henn-
eta Berger, Mrs. HebneIs mother, died
after an illness of nearly three years. and
yesterday norning Mr.. Hebner himself was
found dead in bed. II is thought that
the latter's death was the result of grief
over the death If his rnother-In-law.
Mrs Berger had lived with her son-in-
law for many years, and there existed be-
tween them the greatest affection.
When he retired 10 his room Sunday y
night he was worn out with grief and lefJ
his wife with some friends who were To
remain at the house all night.
he did not complain of being i'll, how
ever, and when his little nephew, who
slept in an adjoining room, heard his
uncle breathing hard during the early
hours of the morning, he simply thought
that he was still grieviug and did not dis
turh him. After "a short time he heard no
more.
Shortly after O'Clock Mrs Hebner went
TO her husbands chamber to arouse him for
breakfast and found him dead.
1t is supposed that death was due 70
heart disease hropght on by his excessive
sorrow. Mr. Hehncr was thirty years OF
age and native OF Baltimore, but has
lived in this city since boyhood. For a
number Of years past he has been engaged
in the confectionery business at No. 1908
Fourteenth street northwest He vas
member OF Washington Conmandery,
No. 1, X. T.eand Columbia Lodge OF odd
Fellows. which organizations viii have
charge OF ths funeral, which will be held
tomorrow afgernoon. The funeral es Mrs.
Berger was held yesterday afternoon and
the services conducted by Rev 6. Facius,
who will ALSO ofiieiate at Mr. HebneT's 5
obsequies- Interment was made at Pros
pect Hill CeI9etely, where the remains Of
her son-in-Iaw will also be buried
Mr. Hebner leaves a wife and an adopted
daughter % = s
The times., 1897-05-04
Attempt to Destroy Property.

What was doubtless dastardly tterupt
TO destroy private property, IL not the
entire residence OF the late William E.
Clark, at No 3o1 E street northwest, w rs
made by some unknown person or persons
early Sunday morning. Some of the
members Of the household card suspicious
noises upon the rear porch of the house,
and reached the window in time to see the
form of man disappearing in the da rkness
up Third street The police Of the Sixth
precinct were notified, and found In the
yard a large bottle containing about two
quarts of benzine, which, it is believed,
was intended TO be used to explode and set
fire to the house, but which the fiend
left in his haste to escape, having been
frightened upon learning that he was about
to be caught in the act
The times., 1897-05-04

PROPOSALS FOR FUEL-Oftice OF Super
intendent OF the State, War and Navy De-
paftm ent Bullding-Sealed proposals IN du-
plicate, Endorsed Proposals for fuel, viii
be received at this office until D. n on
Thursday, May s, 1897 to supply the tale,
War, and Navy Department. huildirg with
fuel during the fiscal yeaT ending June 30,
1895, as follows: About 5,2OO tons OF
extra hard white ash furnace coal, 10 tons
OF white e ash stove coal, leo cords or hIck-
oTy, and so cords of spruce pine wood
Coal to be of best quality, free from dust
or impurities, and Inspected by person
designated by the superintendent, and
weighed upon Government scales in the
courtyard. Wood 10 lie Gf best quality ana
inspected by a person designated by the
superintendent. The hickory wood 20 be
sawed in three pieces and measured after
il is delivered. Coal and wood To be de-
uvered at the building and stored in the
vaults by the contractors, at such time and
In such quantities as the convenience of the
office may require. ReseTvlng the right
to order as much more or less of either COal
or wood a S may be required, at the contract
price, also the right to reject any or all
bids, or to accept any portion or any bid.
The successful bidder TO furnish bond N
the sum of S5, GOO as a guarantee of the
faithful performance OF the contract u.
W BAIRD, Chief Engineer, u S.N., Super
tntendent- ap21 -, -, ,24uy3, 4
The times., 1897-05-04
Meeting of Trades Unions.

Delegates representing twenty-three
trades unions answered roll call at the
meeting ofthe Central Labor Union held last
evening at Typographical Temple.
a communication was received from the
Central Labor Union at Rockville, H.. noti
flying the local organization that 1T has
placed the Royal Mantela Furniture Com
pany, of that city, on the unfair
list. The matter was referred to the
grievance committee for investigation.
The committee which called ON Capt.
F. S. Randall in reference to the employ
ment OF union labor in the repairing OF one
of his steamers reported that the matter
had been arranged satisfactorily
The times., 1897-05-04
Ere "a a GROCERY Store.

Fire was discovered shortly after IL
O'Clock this morning In the grocery and
provision store Of c. F. Arabin, at Thirtieth
and streets, in Georgetown, and por-
ton OF the rear of the place. together with
it's contents, was consumed. j. j. Fister,
while riding past the store, saw smoke and
flamesshoot from the building and turned
in an alarm from box 72, to which engines
No. and responded and extinguished the
fire. The loss was about 5000. The origin
of the blaze is not known.
The times., 1897-05-04
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
Mount Pleasant Association Re.
Elects Its Old Board.

The annual meeting OF the Mount Pleas
ant Citizens Association was held last
evening at Howard Avenue Congregational
Church. There was a large attendance
and President Sommerville was in the
chair.
The most important matter discussed
was the proposed street railway extension
in that section OF the city. 1t was finally
decided that the committee or street rail-
ways should do all in their power to secure
the enactment of any legislation which
would give better transpor ia ton facilities
in that section OF the northwest The com
mittee were instructed, however, to favor
only single-track system on streets run
ming east and west.
On motion OF Mr.. Chaplin Brown the old
board of officers were chosen to succeed
themselves. They are, president, J. w.
sommerville; vice presidents, Theodore A.
Harding, E w. Woodruff, w. l.. Cole; re-
cording secretary. T. NJ. Eley; correspond
ing secretary, J. r. Buchelow, treasurer, A.
B. Litchfieid.
The times., 1897-05-04
AUCTION SALES.
WALTER b WILLIAMS & CO.. Auo-

WALTER B. WILLIAMS 4 CO., Auo-
UiOneerS-
IMPROVED PROPERTY, FRONTING on
10Th STREET, BET WEEN Z AND +
STREETS, SOUTHWEST; ALSO ON
STREET, BETWEEN 9TH AND
10TH STREETS, SOUTHWEST
On WEDNESDAY, MAY ., at $50
O'Clock y m, we shall sell III front or The
premises, parts or lots No 20, 81, aud -,
in square 3oe, having IS feet 'front.'
running back the depth thereof, improved
by two briSk dwellings, premises No 81
and 516 10th st sw., also frame dwell
ing III rear; also lot 81, in square 3S9,
having "a feet inches iii front by Ia
feet inches deep, more or less; stable in
rear being premises No S24 and S24 l-Z
street Southwest Parties in search OF
impFoyea property paying good rental
should give this sale their attention
Terms or sale: IL cash; balance In one
and two years, for notes bearing l-2
per cent interest from day of sale interest
payable semi-annually ;, and secured by q
deed OF trust on property sold. OF all cash
at the option OF the purchaser or puE-
chaSerS. $50 down on each piece OF prop
erty when struck OFF. All conyeyancinS,
etc, at purchasers cost. WALTER B.
WILLIAMS < CO, AUctiOnseTs
ap2S-7t
The times., 1897-05-04

PROPOSALS FOR STATIONERY, AND
miscellaneous supplies-War Department.,
Supply Division, Washington, ID. c., April
/, 1897. Sealed proposals, in duplicate,
viii be received here gatil O'Clock D.
m, 1897, at which time they Will be
opened, for furnishing Stationery and Mis-
cellaneouS Supplies BroOms, Brushes,
Soaps, Towels, etc. for the War Depart
nlent and its Bureaus and Offices during
fiscal year, ending June 80, 1898. Blank
forms OF proposals showing lite ms and esti-
mated quantities required VIII he fur
nished on application. Proposals must be
On blank forms furnished by the Depart
ment and securely inclOsed In scaled en-
vel0pes lndOTsed on outside OF envelopes,
Proposals Tor Stationery" and Pro
pOsais for Miscellaneous Supplies, re-
spectively, and addressed to R. j. WHIT
TON, Chief OF supply Division
ap21 q ,23 ,2f,myS,4
The times., 1897-05-04
their charges would go hungry.

e'iS1' SHdiHts Wouiu 20 HuuGty
The superintendent further said that the
building which the home at present occu-
pies is a tumbledown shanty aud uot one
twcnI,eth large enough for i is needs. A
piece OF land back OF Howard University
had, however, been given the home by
MIS- Maria Stoddard, of New Haven, Conn.
If Congress would make an appropriation
TO put building on this lot ipcalculable
good could be done in the field covered by
By the home.
The committee were inclined to lock very
favurahy on Mrs. Taylor's request, and
told her that if the home would make
cut an estimate of the appropriation re
CURED and submit it to the District Com
rnISSioners ii should receive every consi.i-
Grafton.
This closed yesterdays session. Today,
which is to be the last day of The hear
ings, will be devoted To work among men
out of employment.
The times., 1897-05-04
Increased with Age
Has the Success of
DR.. Walker,
L4II Penna Ars.
Adj. WiHard's Hotel

Tue measure of success with which DE.
Walker has been favored remains source
OF continued surprise. The wonder OF 1t
never ceases to he a topic of conversation
among his professional brethren Indeed,
that wonder increases as time passes, aad
that success, which some people SAID
would he oaiy temporary, has proved 20 De
permanent and abiding, and continues 10
increase as the public becomes more and
more familiar with the genuine merit upon
which 1t is based
Many explanations are offered, varying
in frankness, according to the spirit OF
the speaker Superior skill, experience
and training are conceded DIR. Walker, even
by bis rivals, but these do not alone account
for his prosperity.
That his practice is today larger than 1T
ever has been cannot alone be attributed TO
truthful advertising nor 20 unques tiona bic
and superior skill. MOI the underlying prin-
ciple OF all is the fact that Dr.. walker has
with manliDeSs, with dignity and with
truthfulness, dealt with the public as a
professional man should, promising no more
thaa he can perform anu claiming no more
than he dccOmpliSneS.
The times., 1897-05-04

PROPOSALS FOR MISCELLANEOUS
ITEAiS-0ffice of the superintendent OF
the State, War. and Navy BHlding-Sealed
proposals in duplicate, Endorsed Proposals
fer miscellaneous items VIII be received
at this office until = p. III. on Thursday.
Nav 8. 1897. for furnishing this office,
during the fiscal year ending June 80,
1895, with soap, brushes. sPenges, paints,
oils, towels, crash, nails, screws, etc
Schedules, forms OF proposals. ami I'll Hec-
essaTy information can be obtained Upon
application to G. W BAIRD, Chief En-
gineer, U. s. N, SupeHntenden
ap2I .22. .23, ,24my3,4
The times., 1897-05-04
PROPOSALS.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT Office OF
the United states Coast and 'Geodesio
Survey, Washing ton, ID. C., April %,
1897 Sealed proposals Will be received
at this office until 2 O'Clock p m, MAY
20, and opened immediately there after,
stone. such charts as may be required
during the fiscal year ending June so,
1888. Full particulars and Specifications
VIII be furnished on application The
right is reserved to reject any or all
bids and to waive any defects or in
formalltieS. n deemed In the interest OF
the Government TO do so All bids must
S100- Proposals must be enclosed in
envelopes, sealed and marked, Proposals
for PhotolithographiDg," and addressed TO
W. w, DIFFIELD, superintendent.
my3, Is
The times., 1897-05-04
Raedv and Peckham Tonight.

Tonight, at $50 O'Clock. at Steubener's
suburban road house. Champion Pat Raedy
and Hite Peckham will meet at catch
weights for twenty rounds
No fight that has been arranged In this
vicinity for the past ten years has ex
cited so much interest among patrons OF
the. ring, and and the amphitheater VIII
The times., 1897-05-04

they are usually proud and poor. That
is the misfortune of great many people"
After further interchange of compli-
meDts between the two Senators, Mr..
Morgan withdrew his amendment, and
the bill went ever till today, when the
vote is to be taken upon it.
The times., 1897-05-04
The Third Corns Unton.

The Third Corps Union holds it's thirty
fourth annual reunion and banquet on the
9th instant at Hotel Chamberlain, Fortress
Monroe. All Third Corps men in Wash
in gton ore requested to meet Gen. Sickles
at the Ebbitt House at 2 p. IN. today
to go with him to pay their respects to Pres
ident Mckinley.
The times., 1897-05-04
UNpERTAkERS
j. VILLA NJ LEE.
UNDERTAKEN.
332 Pa Ave. NV.
EirSt-class service 'Phoue. 1888
UNpERTAkERS.

hardly hold the crowd that will journey
TO Bladensburg tonight.
The men are in prime condition, and Us
Peckham viii meet Raedy's strength with
science, IL will be battle well worth
going To see.
The times., 1897-05-04
ST. stephen's vestry Meeting.

The vestry of St. Stephens Episcopal
Church held it's first regular meeting last
night. The various reports were read, and
other routine business was transacted
Judge G. M. Hustled was elected delegate
to the diocese convention, with Mr.. L. a.
Baer as alternate.
The times., 1897-05-04

Well fput our regular
prices against the reduced
prices of any house in the
city.
A bargain these days is
your mouey's worth.
You don't get it so often,
that you, ought to feel salts
lied when you do.
Money back if you can
beat our prices.
Pure wool Mems Suits
start at $3.50.
EISEMAN BROS.
Corner 9TH and E SITS. N. w.
No Branch Store In Washington.
The times., 1897-05-04
Petition for Lunacy Inquiry.

Thomas j. Fisher filed a petition for
writ Of inquiry into the lunacy of Louis
II. Fisher, and Justice Cox ordered the
immediate issuance of the writ. The
papers in the case were withheld from
publication.
The times., 1897-05-04
DIED.

ROGERS-On Sunday morning, May 2,
1897, at Eric, Pa, HENRY G. ROGERS,
aged seventy-thrce-
Funeral at Erie Tuesday, Maya, 1897.
uy3-2t
The times., 1897-05-04
Florence Jordan Pronounced Insan,

The rnarshal's jury in the case of Flor
ence Jordan, the pretty girl who achieved
considerable Dotoriety some time ago,
yesterday declared that she was insane
She is now at st. Elizabeth's. She may
possible recover in time
The times., 1897-05-04
Antj-snloon League Meeting.

The regular bi-Inonthiy meeting OF the
Anti-Saloon League was held in the hall
OF the association, No 623 louisiana
avenue last evening
The times., 1897-05-04

PROPOSALS FOR ICE, UEL, FORAGE,
AND FORWASHING I OWELS War De-
partment, Supply Division. Washington, ID.
c., April L, 1897 Sealed proposals, in
duplicate, viii be received tere Until z
O'Clock. D. IN, hA Y 8, 1897. at which time
they witt be opened, for furnishing ice,
Fuel, end Forage and for Washing Towels,
for the War Department, its Bureaus and
Offices, during fiscal year ending June
80. 1893. Blank forms OF proposals, sho w
ing items and estimated quantities re-
quired, and also estimated number OF
towels to be washed, viii be furnished
on application. The ice, fuel local and
woodl, anG forage to be GShyeFad u zte
War Department, Bureaus or OFFICES, IL
Washington, for which required, ~ such
quantities and at such times as the CON
yenience OF the Department may require
Proposals for washing towels should STATE
price per dozen. Proposals must be on
blank forms furnished by the Department,
ant securely inclosed in sealed envelopes
indOrSed on outside proposals =)F !ees =
proposals for Fuel" .'PFJpOsals for
Forage, Proposals for Washing wels,
respectively, and addressed 90 r. j.
WHITTON, Chief OF Supply iGTiSion-
ap2l % ,23, ,24,my3.4
The times., 1897-05-04

DAILY OFFICE HOURS-1O to 8; Mon
day, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday,
till p. m; Sunday, 10 10 II.
Rr- CONSULTATION FREE. ga
The times., 1897-05-04
THE DELAY Of ANOTHER DAY
No Action Yesterday on Senator
Morgan's Cuban Resolution.
WEYLER'S W0EFUL VICTIMS

Naked, Bleeding and Starving to
Death-Ihe Alabama Senator's
Dramatic PIea-The mississippi
EIoods-IntefcIa Iange of Words
Between Two Southern Senator's.
The times., 1897-05-04
PROPOSALS FOR THE CONSTRUCTIONS

PROPOSALS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
or sewers -EOffIce OF the Commission
ers ID. Washington, ID. G. May 1, 1897
Sealed proposals viii he received at this
office until II O'Clock m, May q, 1897,
for constructing sewers in the District
of Columbia. Specific atiOns and blank
forms of proposals may be obtained at
this office. JOHN W. ROSS, GEORGE
TRUESDELL, W. III. BLACK, Commis-
siOners D. q. my3-65
The times., 1897-05-04
$500 A MONTH,

including all medicines, is the highest fee
charged.