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The morning times., 1897-01-17

pected vessels upon their arrival at this
port, as specified in the Revised Statutes.
Section 4734 provides that there shall
be purchased or erected, under the orders
OF the President, suitable warehouses, with
wharves and Enclosures, where mer-
chandiZe may he unladen and deposited
from any vessel which shall be subject To
quarantine or other restraint, pursuant
TO the health laws of any State, at such
convenient places therein as the safety
of the public revenue and the observance
of such health laws may require.
Washington's provisions against such
contingency as that suggested is to send
vessels under suspicion To Fisherman,s
Island in thewfnter season, TO Cape Charles
in the summer season.
The morning times., 1897-01-17
THE BLACK DEATH PLAGUE
The Mortality of This Dreaded
Disease Is IncOneeivable.
IT RUNS TO THE MILLIONS
All the Countries of the Old World
Have Been Stricken The Steady
and Inyincible Advance of the
Scourge-P eopIe Flee in Vain
From Its Ravages.

The Black Death, which devastated Eu-
rope in the mildde ages, had several
symptoms in common with the plague now
raging in India, says the Sun. Swellingsin
the groin were an especial feature, and
il was dstinctively bubonic plague. 1t
first appeared in China about 1345, and,
in the course OF the following year, spread
over India and Asia and reached Egypt.
Caravans were the principal instruments
of its communication from one country to
another. Ships carried the contagion
from caravans, when they reached the
seacoast, TO Constantinople and other Medi-
terranean ports. The plague was also
brought TO Canstantinople from the north
ern coast OF the Black Sea, after it had
depopulated the countries through which
the routes of commerce passed, and it ap
peared as early as 1347 in Cyprus Sicily,
Marseilles and some OF the Italian sea
ports. The following year it appeared
in Avignon, and other cities in the south
of France, from which it spread to the
north of Italy and to Spain.
After spreading over France and Ger
many, the Black Death finally reached
England in August, 134S, eight months
after its appearance in Avignon. 1t did
not reacn sweden until November OF the
succeeding year, and Russia was exempt
until 1851, more than three years from
its first appearance in Constantinople.
Russia apparently was infected from
the west. after the pestilence, whichhad its
original European focus on the Black Sea,
had made the circuit OF Europe.
The mortality due to the Black Death is
almostinconceiyable. More than1 3, 100000
of peopl care SAID to have died in China and
the deaths in the rest of Asia were reported
to Pope Clement at Avignon TO have num-
bered %, $40 GOO. Parts of India were
actually depopulated AZ they bid fair TO be
now. None was left alive in Carlmania,
and Caesarea. Tartary, Mcsopotamia,
Syria, and Armenia, and other Asiatic
countries are described as being covered
with dead bodies. Five hundred died daily
in Aleppo, and %, 900 people and most of
the animals died in six weeks in GAIA.
Cairo lost daily, when the pestilence was
at It's height, from 10 900 To $4,000.
Following are figures given in "a treatise
on the Black Death by Dr. j. F. c. Hecker,
Of Berlin, an acknowledged authority, of
the mortality in "a number of European
cities
The morning times., 1897-01-17

But, while the battle is raging between
the allied forces of the American Fedora
tion of Labor and the Knights OF Labor
there is another organization, the local
Federation of Labor, which must not be
lost sight of. Numerically, it is claimed to
be the most powerfuIidf all the local CEN
trail bodies, having a membership of over
5000. Mr.. James F{1McHugh, the presi-
dent, has for years been looked upon as
one OF the most conservative and far-see-
ing local labor leaders, and his opinion has
always been respected SO it is only nat
ural to conclude that the organization he
represents will be a powerful factor in the
fight between the opposing labor factions
An estimate of the respect and esteem in
which Mr. McHugh is held by the Fedora
tion of Labor is told when it is stated for
five consecutive terms he has been chosen
as the chief executive officer of that
organization. The Federation, having no
national affiliation, has always maintained
an independently positionso far as local labor
troubles are concerned. It's membership is
made up OF Knights of Labor assemblies
and trades unions belonging to national
organizations. None OF these local unions,
however, are affiliated with the Central
Labor Union.
OF the several labor organizations, per-
haps the hardeststruggle for existence has
been made by the Workingman's Library
Association and Labor Bureau, with head
quarters at No. 81 4 Eighth street north
west. Since its establishment, over two
years ago it has been ofincalculable service
to the laboring men of the District. but
still has not received the support OF which
it is so deserving. At first it received
the support OF many of the local organi-
cations, irrespective OF their national
affili ations. Most OF these assemblies
were affiliated, but just SO soon as local
differences became clearly defined those
organizations which withdrew from the
Knights OF Labor. or from the local
Federation, also severed their connection
The morning times., 1897-01-17
One of the Victims.

Filister read the ''scats of the
Mighty?''
Bangs-Yes, and sat in one once when
i got into our cooks chair by mistake
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The morning times., 1897-01-17
The Reason.

Mrs. Janders-Your Christmas tree has
such a warm and cosy appearance.
Mrs. Dukes-Yes; it's-a fir. you knov,.->
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The morning times., 1897-01-17

Columbia Typographical Union, No. 101 i,
is by long odds thestrongest labor organiZa-
tion, numerically, in the city, and it car
ries with it corresponding amount of in
fluence and respect in all matters per-
tanning to organized labor with which
In any way it may be conducted. Mr.
John D. Kehoe, the recently elected presi-
dent, is man OF great personal in
fiuence. This was clearly demonstrated
at the time of his selection to the posi-
tion which he now holds, when, after d
long and exciting campaign, he defeated
his opponents and 'the combine" by a
handsome majority. He is rated among
workingmen as conservative" but ever
watchfui of the interests of organized
labor, especially as regards affairs per-
tanning To the betterment or the advance
ment OF the members of his craft, either
individually or as an organization
Since Mfr. Kehoe was chosen the
chief executive officer OF Columbia
Union all internal disSension has ceased
rings, clques and combines have been
broken and the organization is more united
at the present time than it has been for
years. From financial standpoint Co
luinbia Union is reckoned as '.solid as q
rock. Typographical Temple, on G. street,
is being paid for in regular annual install
ments, and If good fortune does not for
sake them it will be but a short while
before the last bond of indebtedness is
cancelled.
The morning times., 1897-01-17
Officials May Run Away.

While under existing statutes the United
States Supreme Court may decline To hold
stated session at the Capitol and sit
elsewhere during the prevalence of an
epidemic. and, in case of the existence in
Washington of a contagion of proportions
TO Justify it, the President may direct the
removal Of any or all of the public offices
10 such other place or places as he shall
deem most safe and convenient there
seems 10 he lack of the local "oince OF
prevent on which is popularity believed
TO De superior tc pound of cure.'t
The provisions OF the statutes affecting
the more serious contagious, as cholera,
yc!.oS fever, smallpox or plague, are speci-
fic, and apply 10 each State and Territory
equally.
tits in effect, as passed March 27. 1890,
that whenever it shall be made TO appear
TO the President that any of the diseases
enumerated exist in any State or Terri
tory, Or in the District OF Columbia, and
that there is danger of the spread of such
disease into other States. Territories or
the District, he is authorized To cause the
Secretary of the Treasury TO promulgate
such rules and regulations as, in his judg-
ment, may be necessary TO prevent the
spread of such disease from one State into
another, or from any State or Territory
into the District, or vice versa.
Section 3 Of the same act prcscribes
that when any common carrier, or Off
Ger, agent OF employe Of any common car
rier, shall wiIfully violate any of the
quarantine laws, or the rules and regula-
lions adopted for the control OF infections,
he shah be deemed TO be guilty Of a mis-
defneanor which is punishable by fine of
not more than $500, or Imprisonment OF
not TO exceed two years, or both, as the
court my elect.
\ The officials complain. however, of the
lack OF legislation for local benefit.
The morning times., 1897-01-17
High Price. More Frotf,

''what are you frothIns aboute"
''The price OF beer Is going up
well. never mi nj the frosh cntii it does"
Cleveland Plain Dealer. a
The morning times., 1897-01-17

Another benefit which the workingmen
of the District will derive from this change
is that in the future the library rooms Will
be kept open in the evenings as well as
during the day. This Will be great
convenience and benefit to the lahoring
men Of the city, for those at least who
were employed during the day were de-
barred the privileges of the library at
night, and as a matter Of fact, although
they were contributing to it's support, de-
rived no benefit whatever. The fact that
the laboring rooms were not kept open in
the evening was its greatest draw back and
influenced many OF the local organizations
in Withholding their financial support, for
under such circumstances their members
would receive no benefits. The rooms at
the new quarters are now being repaired
and when. finished will not only be at
tractive, but also sufficiently large to ac-
commodate even greater number of the
members of organized labor than frequents
the library association. The fact that
the reading rooms will be, in the future
kept open evenings will also encourage
new subscribers to its support, both from
individuals and labor organizations.
The morning times., 1897-01-17
Not conplimentarv TO pi,ate

What did the minister preach about
Millie?'
Bout that naughty Roman man.
What was his name?''
Il fink it was Conscious Pieplant''-
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The morning times., 1897-01-17
Views 1t With Regret.

Tire health officer riews with regret the
absence Of any appropriation for the es-
Enlistment OF a general diSinfecting ser
vice, whereby the disnfecJion OF the entire
premises harboring oonta gion may be per-
formed by a corps OF trained laborers under
tie supervision Of medical inspectors. Dis
infection. he says, when intrusted to up-
trained labor. cannot be satisfactorily per-
formed, and the infected premises remain
menace to public health
In tins as in other essentials to the
preservation OF the health of the people,
Washington is SIid TO be behind other
cities of equal, or even less, importance.
The futile efforts to procure a proper
equipment for the health office bacferi-
oloSical laboratory is on a par with il,
and the lasE in both instances is due to
the neglect, nlanifestly, of Congress to
make the necessary appropriation, in the
face Of the fact, as many view it, that
the IncInbers and their families are equally
exposed to the risks, and therefore equally
interested in the demand for remedial
Legislation.
one other particular has been noted in
which the District safety has suffered
neglect, in q measure, at least. It is in
the lack Of any provision here for the
disposition >Jf the carg oes from sus-
The morning times., 1897-01-17
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these atfiietions. 1t reaches the sore spots.
1t heals the raw places. 1t goes TO the seat
of disease 1t penetrates the obscure
places, where drugs taken into the stomach
eannot reach. IL acts as a balm and tonic
TO the whole system. 1t evaporizes the
dis elsed parts and cleanses and heals the
infianed organs; Ia Munyon's Life Cham
Der you lreathe pure oxygen, medieated
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Every pore of your bodY drinks in these
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riches the blood and gives new vitality TO
the whole nervous system.
The morning times., 1897-01-17

On the other side are the Knights of
Labor, thoroughly organized, with a
membership of about :, 900, enjoying the
influence which seniority always gives
and the advantage OF priority of occu-
pancy of the disputed territory. The
position of the Knights of Labor in the
District has been considerably strength
ened of late by the amicable adjustment
of differences between District Assembly,
No. Sc, and the general officers at head
quarters, and the newly chosen master
workman, Mr.. NJ. A Lawson, feeling the
justice of his course, is confident that the
District Assembly can withstand the on
slaught, no matter how great the opposing
number.
Mr.. Lawson has, for more than fifteen
years, been prominently connected with
organized labor in Washington, and is
thoroughly conversant with the situation.
His opponent, Mr. Spohn, president of the
Central Labor Union, is also a leader OF
many years experience, and the contest
between these two for the mastery VIII
be interesting and closely watched by the
members OF local organized labor.
The morning times., 1897-01-17
The Local Labor World
AS 1t Really Is Today

Washington is destined to become the
battle-ground of the two great national
labor organizations, the knights of Labor
and the Federation OF Labor. How long
the war will last or what the nature
OF warfare no one can tell, but it is
certain that the conflict, whenever it
comes, viii be fierce and decisive.
Already there have been frequent clashes
OF arms between the outposts OF the two
great armies of wage -earners Fortunately,
so far, little, if any, damage has been
done, but this makes the coming final con
fiict all the more to be dreaded Conscious
that the conflict is inevitable the two great
national organizations have for years been
marshaling their forces in the full knowl-
edge that the contest must result in the
complete annihilation of one or the other
OF the great armies of organized labor
Ii VIII he great battle, this final con-
flict between the two great armies of
organized labor Of the world, and the
result will be watched with keenest inter
est, not alone by workmen of all trades
and callings, but alsoby employers, whether
they be individuals or corporations.
The morning times., 1897-01-17

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FREE VISITING PHYSICIANS

money is received for examination, money is rec
for medical attention, either the office your
a prescription for the remedies you need, which
mostly for % cents a vial.
The morning times., 1897-01-17

While the fight has been on, and for
several years 10th organizations have
been preparing FOR a final struggle, it was
rot until within the last month, when it
was decided that the national headglIar-
tiers OF the american Federation of Labor
would be removed from Indianapolis to
this city, that it becoilie known that the
National Capital would be the scene of the
great conflict.
For several years the Knights OF Labor
headquarters have been located here, and
naturally this gave their allied forces in
the city great prestige. For years the
Knights of Labor Ioca, leaders had sue
cessfully oombatted every attempted evas-
ion of this territory by the enemy, the
American Federation OF Labor, until about
a year aeo when under the leadership of
Milford Spohn, the Central Labor Union
was organized and affiliated with the
American Federation of Labor. Since its
institution the Central Labor Union has
constantly grown in strength and infIu-
ence, and Iow consists or twenty-five we'll
organized trades unions. s morg theiargest
OF these may be mentioned the BrickIqy-
ers' Tn on, No. l Columbia Typographical
Union, No. 10i, and Hod Carriers Union,
No /, all Of which are very strong mum eri-
cally, and swell the membership of the
Central Lal or Union to nearly 1900. The
Building Trades toincil, of which Mr.
william Silver, Of the Granite Cutters
Un on, is the chief executive officer, is
composed of twelve trades unions, and is
al o closely allied to the American Fedora
ton of Labor. This organization, with the
Central Lat Or Union, represents thestrength
of the American Federation of Labor in
Washington
The morning times., 1897-01-17
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The morning times., 1897-01-17
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Prostitution the Brain Weary, the Broken Down.
All Find the New Influence Powerful Help
The morning times., 1897-01-17
TREATMENT BY MAIL.

Ii unable 70 call at one OF offices, write Prof Muny
ABSOLUTELY FREE The obstinate
spondence All communications answered in rctest
Health FREE.
Evening star., 1897-06-04
Mr.. Riddle to Talk on Cuba.

Mr.. A. G. Riddle, who may be remem-
bered for his service in the Thirty-seventh
Congress, and who later had charge Of the
Matanzas consulate. with special duties
which brought him into personal relations
with the captain general and brigadIer
general governor of Matanzas, and had
facilities for studying Spanish rules also
Its treatment of its own soldiers, the at.I-
tude of the Spaniaris toward the Cubans.
ETC., will tell what he knows Of them, all as
an eye witness and on Information at first
hand, as soon as a suitable place can be
secured. Gen. VIM. Henry Brown will pre-
side.
Evening star., 1897-06-04
DIED..

BROWN. On Thursday morning June 3 1897.
Mrs. HENRIETTA BROWN widow Of the hate
% pr: Iharies Brown OF the patent Office, aged
Funeral at the residence. lGoi sth street north
west; on Saturday. June 5, at pm. Interment
at Gienwood 2s
dence lib PENNSYLVANIA avenue east, Mrs
ELIZABETH Z. Bi;owN.
Intcrlncnt Rock Greek cemetery, Jupe 4 nj z
pm. Funeral private.
COOK. On Friday. June 4. 1897, at i am, JO-
SEIfI L. COOK. IN his seventy third year
Funeral from his late residence. lU25 Sth street
northwest, on Saturday, June s, at $3.50 a. m.
Requiem mass at 81. Patrick's Church at 10
am.
DODGE On Thursday. June 3. 1897. at am,
at At. his late resdsncS Anacostia Heights. WILL
Funeral will take place from his late residence ST.
Eizabeth's, saturday, June 3. at o'clo Il pm.
Services at chapel, Gienwocd Genet ,ry, nt 3
O'Clock pm.
EDITH HoLCoMB, daughter of = W. Hol-
Remains are to lie taken to CRANKY, Conn.
JOHNSON. Departed this life. on Thursday, June
west. JOHN JOHNSON. in full triumph Of faith.
Fune al will take place from Vermont Avenue Bap-
on Saturday, June 5, at o'olock pm. Inter
ment at Arlington. Friends ani relatives IN
yited to atterd.
JOHNSON. Departed this life "Wednesday, June 2.
at ESQ an. WILLIAM NJ. beloved husband Of
Susan E. johnson.
Funeral services Sunday, June 9. at 2:3o pm,
at his late residence. Internent at Ro,k
Creek cemetery. -
KENNEDY. At Haverstraw, v. Y, Tuesday,
June /, 1897. coRSTIIA HODGES, wife Il
Frank b. Kennedy and daughter of the late
John L. Edwards OF this city. ''7 e.
PHILLIPS. On Friday, June 4, 1897. at $50 a. m,
JOSEPH iHlLldis, Jr, youngest son Of Joseph
and Lena Z. Phillips. .---, 49,
Funeral from residence of parents. Sargcnts road,
ID. G., Sunday, june @, at O'Clock pm. Friends
invited. -
In MemOrinm.
JETT. In loving remembrance OF WILLIAM ii.
JET, who died year ago today, June 4.
1896. 'rf t=1. -
You not forgotten Willie dear,
Nor will you be. ..--.
As long life and memory last
We will remember thee.
BY HIS PARENTS.
In loving memory OF my dear mother VINO died
three years ago toiny-June e. 1894.
By her devoted son, EDWARD TAYLOR.
Evening star., 1897-06-04
Unfversali.t society Officers.

A certificate was filed yesterday in the
office of the recorder of deeds by the trus-
tees of the Murray Universalist Society,
showing the following officers to have been
elected for the ensuing term: ]. w. Webb,
moderator: III. f. Williams, secretary; G.
II. Dyer, treasurer; w. J. Drummond and
A. NJ. Coudra, trustees.
Evening star., 1897-06-04

AT the session Of the circuit court for
Alexandria county yesterday, Judge C. L.
Nicol presiding, in the case Of johnson agt
Crow, judgment was entered granting a
lite interest In the property to Mrs. John
SON. At her death the property goes to
Crow, and at the death of Crow to the
heirs of Mrs. johnson
Evening star., 1897-06-04
MARRIED.

Lof :oSnBEi.T On "Wednesday. June ., 1897, at
pm. al st. Alu. .Sus Church by the Rev
rhther Do!an. Miss JENNIE II. LOTUS ana
Mr. WILLIAM BELT, both of Washington, ID C.
RANlifF-EII.IS. ON "Wednesday, June . 1897
~ The residence OF the sister Of the bride Mrs
e. Collins, ~ q street northeasf Lv the Rey
q; n LS;ccok. HOWARD RATCi.IFF Ia; Miss
SABELLA H. ELLIS. both of Washington,
Evening star., 1897-06-04
Prize Company Gives a Street Drill

:. After the practice drill of the regiment
of High School Cadets yesterday afternoon
Company H Of the Western School, the
prize company of the regiment paraded
along Pennsylvania avenue and halted in
front of the Evening Star buildings. where
the company gave a very creditable exhl-
bition drill in the manual of arms, under
command of Capt. Smoot. The boys wore
the prize red ribbons, and the first ser
geant carried the prize flag of the regiment.
Evening star., 1897-06-04
Two Divorces Granted.

Judge Hasner has granted Frederick C.
Huth a divorce from Cora Huth, on the
ground of desertion. The Judge has also
granted Alvirta Perdue divorce from
Morris NJ. Perdue. giving her the custody
Of their child. and charging him with iii
maintenance.
Evening star., 1897-06-04
Forfeited HI. collateraI.

Contractor Andrew Gleeson forfeited s.
collateral today in the Police Court He
was charged with violating the police regu-
lations by failing to place a light on an N
street excavation during the night Of the
S0th Of May.
Evening star., 1897-06-04
General and Personal Notc.

The Third Regiment Fiel3 Band held a
regular practice meeting last evening with
full attendance.
Miss Melissa Hill. laughter of Mr.. Geo.
r. Hill. has been elected secretary of the
Southern Club of the Woman'S College, at
Baltimore.
In the. corporation court, yesterday in
the case of DeverS VS.. Sweeney, an order
Tor the resale of certain property was en-
tered.
MIR. A. w. Armstrong has sold to Mr.. L..
NJ Adams three lots on the south side of
King street between West and Peyton
streets, for 81 200.
The Junior Assembly gave a dance at
Odd Fellows Hall, on North Columbus
street. last evening, which was largely at
tended.
Evening star., 1897-06-04

The mems will sparkle tomorrow with another
batch of good things the small The prices will not
touch the bottom OF the sallowes pursebu the qualities will
commend themselves your most exactlng Judgment
We hold the key that will unlock convenient door OF
wardrobe supplies
Evening star., 1897-06-04
Richard .Croker's Horse Wins -,

Richard Croker's bay horse Americus won
the Ricdlesdown plate of 200 sovereiRns at
the third days racing Of the EPSON spring
meeting yesterday.
Lord Rosebery's Ala4arine was second
and Heilogoland third.