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The times., 1898-03-04
DEPARTING. NJ OF COMMERCE.
A Delegation Of Business Men AdvO-
cate Such Portfolio.


An interesting hearing was had before
the Senate Committee on Commerce yes
terday on Mr.. Frye's bill to create de-
partment of commerce and industry. A
delegati ton of business men representing
tWenty-siX States and between 200 and 300
boards of trade, chambers of commerce
and maritime exchanges advocated the
passage of Senator Fryes bill. The ad-
dresses submitted were listened 10 closely
by Senators Frye, Caffery, Quay, Pasco,
Nelson, Mcbride, Vest, Jones of Nevada,
Murphy and Berry.
The speakers were 3. f. Furber. a ship
ping merchant, of New York; John W.
Ella, of Chicago; Alden Speare, of Boston,
and Col. Z. II. Haskell, of Boston.
All were enthusiastic in their advocacy
of the measure and pointed out the ad-
vantages to be gained by classifying all
matters pertaining to commerce and in
dustry under one department, instead of
having them distributed, as now, among
all the existing departments.
1t was shown that this was the only
great Government where such a depart
ment did not exist, Great Britain, France
and Germany each giving it a prominent
position. II Such department. were Gre
ated it was urged that ii ought 10 include
the work of United States consuls, the
life-sayng service, steamboat inspection
service and the hundred and one small
bureaus now cOngregated in a hodge
podge fashion under the Secretary of the
Treasury.
An additional Secretary will be requir-
ed, but 1t is understood that with the sew
erance OF these matters from the Treas
ury one of the present assistant secre-
tares of that department would be avail
able So far as the clerical force is con-
cerned. it would entail simply transfer
from the Treasury. Ultimately, of course
a building for the new department would
be required, but this would be economy,
for it would relieve the Treasury of many
of the small bureaus now under II, which
occupy rented quarters. 1t is believed
the committee will order a favorable re-
port on the BILL
The times., 1898-03-04
Flour Must Be White
Fashion Demands What Doctors
Say is Wrong.
A PLAN TO PLEASE BOTH IS
SUGGESTED.

Doctors deny the use of a fine white
-four, while their patients are equally de-
termined to stick to it for appearance s
sake. The truth of the matter is that
physicians object mainly to the quantity
of white flour consumed and not because
of it's whiteness. White flour, as we all
know, is almost pure starch. it's color
having been obtained by reason of all the
darker. phosphate properties of the
wheat being discarded in bolting.
The thing to do is to restore the phos-
phate or the properties which the doctor
says must be replaced and at the same
time satisfy the demand for whiteness.
This is accomplished by n baking powder
prepared by the Rumford Chemical
Works of Providence r. l.. which does
give to the white flour the healthful
properties and does not affect it's color.
This is an important point to know. since
1t is a question that has bothered great
many of us. Women know how to make
a fine cake with white flour. but 1t is
doubtful if they would succeed with the
'grahams" and coarser flours.
Mrs. Helen NJ Barker OF the National
w. c. T. T., is very much in favor of the
Rumford Baking Powder and writes to
the members of the union in circular
letter, resantly: "Rumford Baking Pow
der is of the highest grade in efficiency,
purity and healthful quality and costs
less than other high grade powders. |
have satisfied myself by it's use in my
own home and feel assured it will give
perfect satisfaction
Rumford Baking Powder is so well
known that probably no trouble will be
experienced finding it at your grocer's :,
but in case he does not keep it, do not get
discouraged, but write to the Rumford
Chemical Works Providence, r. l., or
Chicago. and they will tell you where ii
is sold. They will also send you a little
pamphlet descriptive of their products
and the world-famous Horsford's Acid
Phosphate.
The times., 1898-03-04
National Geographic Society,

At the popular meteng of the National
Geographic Society to be held in the Con-
gregational Church Friday evening. Mrs.
j. Howard Gore will describe "Pictur
esque Sweden" with the aid of lantern
and screen. a native of the country and
a frequent visitor to its shores since com
ing to America, Mrs. Gore has accumu
lated much more information than the
ordinary tourist is able to obtain, and
her pictures representing natural scenery
and the social and domestic life of Swe-
den are particularly fine.
The times., 1898-03-04

A magnificent WAR Pocket. 10 by l6
inches. consisting of Ii handsome paint
ing eXquisitely mounted on glass sur
rounded by a neat brass chain and set in
highly polished white enamel frame.
Given at our main store-50l-50 Seventh
Street-and all branches today and to-
morrow only, with every purchase OF 90
cents worth of Tea, Coffee Spices, Bak-
ing Powder. &c. This is positively the
handsomest present we have ever given
away. You can't afford 10 miss 1t. The
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company,
corner Seventh and T. Streets.
The times., 1898-03-04
LEFT HUSBAND FOR OUTLAW.
How a Tennessee Woman Was Faith
ful to Bandit


Knoxville, Tenn. March 3.-Perhaps the worst
one-sided feud that ever caused death by vio-
lence in the Blue Ridge Mountains had its cul-
mnaton last week when John ". Crawford was
parted from his wife through the agency OF
Martin Dome. whose hate had caused him to be
branded as the murderer OF the brother of Craw-
ford's wife and the brutal assailant OF her father
Belle Hardin and Martin Dome grew up to-
gether in the mountains Knoxville. They
plighted their troth when the girl was but six-
teen. year atterward she went to Knox
VILE and there she met Crawford and came home
to marry him.
Dome met Crawford in the woods near the
Hardin home the day before the wedding and
whipped him. Not long after Hardin and his
two sons caught by whitecaps and the life
nearly beaten out OF them by masked men.
Dome who had turned outlaw. was accused
and u warrant sworn out for him. He fed the
country and a few days later 4 friend OF his
killed one OF the Hardin boys in fight over
the matter.
Crawford turned aveugcr and hired detectives
to run down his wife's boy sweetheart.
After hard chase Dome was captured in
Atlanta last week and Crawford notified. The
latter left his home 10 prosecute the man who
had once beaten him. He had kept the matter
Il secret from his wife, but in some manner she
heard OF it and followed him.
When Crawford faced Dome in the Justice
Court, and asked for a warrant his wife sud
denly came into the and demanded that
the outlaw be released
In stormy tones she tongue-lashed her hus-
band and threatened to be the instigator OF
dire happenings to him if he persisted in de
manding the punishment of Dome.
The husband finally gave in with an express
sion of disgust and told the detective to do as
| he pleased with his prisoner. Quick as a fash
| the woman ordered the detective to release his
prisoner, and, for some unaccountable reason, he
| did so.
The times., 1898-03-04
DIR. sHAHAN'S LECTURE.
A Large AssemhIage Listens To the
Eminent Divine

large number of persons visited the
Catholic University yesterday afternoon
to hear the Rev. DIR. Shahan, professor of
church history, deliver the sixth of the
course of lectures, which have attracted
much attention this winter.
Dr. Shahan chose as his subject "Keltic
Manuscript" He reviewed early hand
writing. and as the lecture progressed
gave a history of the art of bookmaking
and the illumination of old manuscripts.
The lecturer reviewed the history of the
great schools of the world, and asserted
that it was an indirect result Of the early
work of the Kettle scribes.
The seventh lecture of the series will be
delivered at the university at 4:3O o'clock
next Thursday afternoon by DR.. Shahan
on the subject Decorative Art in the
Early Kettle Church.
The times., 1898-03-04

III Is, or should be. the highest aim Of
every merchant 10 please his customers:
and that the Nide-awake drug firm OF
Meyers d. Eshleman. Sterling. H.. is do
ing so, Is proven by the following, from
Mr. Eshleman. IN my sixteen years ex-
perience in the drug business, ] have
never seen or sold or tried a medicine
that gave ~ good satisfaction as Cham
berlains Collie. Cholera, and Diarrhoea
Remedy. Sold by Henry Evans. Whole
sale and Retail Druggist 9JS J. street
and Connecticut avenue and street
northwest, and 1928 Maryland avenue
northeast
The times., 1898-03-04
Debate ~ coIurnhian-

The regular weekly debate of the Co
Iumbia Law School Debating Society will
be held in University Hall Saturday even
ing. The subject for discussion is Re
solved, That the Government should own
and control the telephone and telegraph
ic systems" The speakers for the af-
hrmative are Messrs. c. O. Grynes and
w f. Kirk. and the negative will be up
held by Messrs. A. +. Hawksworth and
IA A White
The times., 1898-03-04
Thcosophists Discuss Karma.

The Blavatsky Branch of the Theosoph-
ical Society of America held their regu-
lar weekly meeting in Metzerott Hall last
night, with President George NJ. Coffin in
the chair The subject for the evening 5
discussion was 'Karma or, The Law of
Justice" and several members gave in
teresting talks. Messrs. Sullivan and
Bergman and Misses Trewitt and Stamp
er were among the speakers.
The times., 1898-03-04
THE WASTE OF WATER.
An Order Issued BY the Commits
Sianer- 10 school Janitors.

An order 20 the janitors Of the public
school buildings in the District was is
sued by the commissioners yesterday. in
iheir effort TO decrease the waste OF Po-
tomac water.
The jsnitors are directed 10 shut of the
water supply 10 all automatic fixtures
when such fixtures are not required for
the use OF the pupils and also TO report
promptly any leaks.
The times., 1898-03-04
WILL COME UP TODAY.
Senator Allison VIII Push the Pas
sage of the District Bill,

Senator Allison said last evening that
he would take up the District bill this
morning Immediately after the routine
morning business if he was able so TO do
and proceed with il until it had been
passed. 1T is understood that several
amendments are to be offered by the
committee
The times., 1898-03-04
WILL ENTER VAUDEVILLE.
A son OF the Late senator Voorhees,
TO Appear in New York.

James Paxton Voorhees,. the son of the
late Senator Voorhees,. from Indiana. viii
soon make his debut IN vaudeville al one
houses.
His announcement that lie intends to
enter vaudeville has surprised his rela-
tIves and influential friends Of his father
have offered 10 land him IN Government
position il he viii foregO his ambition and
remain IN Washington. where he is well
known. But Mr.. Voorhees, Is not going
on the stage for the sake Of earning a
livelihood. He is fairly well off in "A
actor.
The times., 1898-03-04
THE PATROL. DRIVERS.
1t Is Proposed to Increase Their
Salary TO $500 "a Year.

A communication was sent to Senator
Mcmillan yesterday afternoon by the
approving the amendment
TO be offered to the District appropria-
ton bin by Senator Baker to increase the
pay of police patrol drivers to 5000
year
The commissioners stated in their let
ter that the service rendered by the driv-
ers is worth the proposed additional
The times., 1898-03-04

Maria Cevasco filed a suit for divorce
from Ernesto Cevasco yesterday after
noon on the ground of cruelty and de-
sertion. The couple are citizens of Genoa,
Italy, it is stated but were married in
New York July /. 1894. Mrs. Cevasco also
wants so per month alimony.
The times., 1898-03-04
Lansburgh & Bro.
EmbrOiderieS.

Every piece of Embroidery
IN our house we import direct
from the manufacturer; hence
we receive the lowest possible
price, and have exclusive pat
terms.
Below We Mention 8 Specials:
The times., 1898-03-04
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.


nero entertained at dinner last night
The guests were the Secretary of Agri-
culture and Miss Wilson. Senator and
Mrs. Pettigrew Senator and Mrs. War
rem. Mr.. and Mrs. Infante. Mr.. and Mrs.
Bassett, Gen. and Mrs Moore, and Rep
resentative and Mrs. Slayden. The floral
decorations of the cXquisitely appointed
table were Chatenay roses and ferns.
Mrs. Grant has invitations out for
dinner on the evening of Thursday.
March TO- and on Tuesday, the 29. she
will entertain at luncheon in honor Of
Mrs. Fred Grant.
The Mexican Minister and Madame Ro-
nero will give dinner Thursday, March
10.
Col. and Mrs Bingham viii entertain at
dinner Tuesday, March s.
Surgeon Gen. and Mrs. Sternberg will
entertain a u dinner Thursday, March 10.
in honor of the Vice-President and Mrs.
Hobart
a meeting Of the Aid Association for
the Blind OF the District of Columbia will
be held at the office of the association.
1861 Street northwest. Monday. March
T. at 10 O'Clock a m. All who are inter
ested in the work of the association are
invited To attend
Mrs. Charles NJ. Pepper will give a lee
ture at the Washington Club. 17l0 l
Street Wednesday evening March g. at
o'clock, for the benefit of the Aid AS
sOciation for the Blind of the District of
Columbia. Mrs. Peppers topic, Hawaii"
will embody her impression of her trip to
the islands. which she made last sum
mer with Mr. Pepper the correspondent
now i'll Cuba.
The Columbia Athletic club, embowered
in palms and white azalias threw wide
open its hospitable portals yesterday
afternoon to the lady friends of its mem
bers. a musical and literary program
was given instead of the usual athletic
exercises. Among those who contributed
delightfully."- to the occa sion were Miss
Blanche Muir. contralto; Mrs. Willen-
bucker, soprano; Miss Eva Whitford, in a
recitation detailing Frenchman's view of
Eve and the apple; Miss Blanche Wood
soprano; Mr.. Kaufman, in ii saNophOne
solo. Each performer was received en-
Enthusiastically and at the close of the very
pleasant hour the floor was cleared for
dancing to the inspiring music of Haley'S
band.
Mrs. John +. Ellis and Miss Raphael
Ellis left Tuesday for their annual Spring
trip South. They will visit the mountains
of Carolina and various health resorts
both of that State and Florida. and may
not return before April or early in May.
Mrs. William A. Kinman will not be at
home today.
Mrs. Ainsworth is i'll and will not re-
ceive today.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. II. Rapley are spend
ing few weeks at Old Point.
Mr.. and Mrs. James B. Winner left yes
terday for Florida to be absent Il couple
of weeks. They will visit Orlando and
Magnolia Grove.
Colonel and Mrs. Wesley Brainard, OF
Denver, are the guests of the Secretary
of the Treasury and Mrs. Gage. Mrs
Brainard is a sister of Secretary Gage.
Mrs. ]. ". Babcock. of No. II B Street
northwest, will not receive next Monday
Mrs. Edward A. Spengeman. of Pater-
son. n. j., is the guest of her sister. Miss
Freyhold. Both ladies viii be at home in.
The times., 1898-03-04

12zc Cambric Embroidery.
about fifty patterns 10 select NJ Vd
Doc Cambria and Nainsook
Embroidery, ext:a fine quat l1ILr Vd
ny
35cSwiss and Cambria En-
broidery, inches wide, beau- 1tlr Vd
tiful patterns -. "~ u
We also have quite a few Rem
nants OF Embroidery, which you
can buy for about one-half their
value.
The times., 1898-03-04

Mrs. Edward A. Spengeman. of Pater-
son, \. j., is the guest of her sister. Miss
Freyhold. Both ladies viii be at home in
formally tomorrow after p. m.
The times., 1898-03-04

Mrs. Charles NJ. Pepper will give a lee
ture at the Washington Club. 17l0 l
Street Wednesday evening, March g. at
o'clock, for the benefit of the Aid AS
sOciation for the Blind of the District of
Columbia. Mrs. Peppers topic, Hawaii,
will embody her impression of her trip to
the islands. which she made last sum-
mer with Mr., Pepper, the correspondent
now in Cuba.
The times., 1898-03-04

Colonel and Mrs. Wesley Brainard, OF
Denver. are the guests of the Secretary
of the Treasury and Mrs. Gage Mrs.
Brainard is a sister of Secretary Gage.
The times., 1898-03-04
Photographs Of the Land Of the Midnight Sun.
The Photographs Offered

Are issued under the title
Photographic the PICTURESQUE
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of
Wonder
all
beauties the
roft
North Anlerc
The times., 1898-03-04

Mrs. ]. W. Babcock. of No. II B Street
northwest, will not receive next Monday
The times., 1898-03-04

a meeting of the Aid Association for
the Blind OF the District of Columbia will
bc held at the office of the association.
1861 @ Street northwest. Monday, March
T. at 10 clock a. m. All who are inter
ested in the work of the association are
invited To attend.
The times., 1898-03-04

Mr.. and Mrs. James b. Winner left yes
terday FOR Florida to be absent Il couple
of weeks. They will visit Orlando and
Magnolia Grove.
The times., 1898-03-04

Surgeon Gen. and Mrs. Sternberg will
entertain at a dinner Thursday, March 10
in honor of the Vice-President and Mrs.
Hobart.
The times., 1898-03-04

The Mexican Minister and Madame Ro-
nero will give a dinner Thursday, March
TO-
The times., 1898-03-04

Col. and Mrs. Bingham viii entertain at
dinner Tuesday. March s.
The times., 1898-03-04

Mr.. and Mrs. W. Fl. Rapey are spend
ing few weeks at Old Point.
The times., 1898-03-04

Mrs. Grant has invitations out for
dinner on the evening of Thursday,
March TO- and on Tuesday, the 29. she
will entertain at luncheon in honor Of
Mrs. Fred Grant.
The times., 1898-03-04

Mrs. Ainsworth is i'll and will not re-
ceive today.
The times., 1898-03-04

Mrs. William A. Kinman will not be at
home today.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-03-12
PREPARING
FOR ELECTION
Conventions to Be Held
the Coming Week.
THE REPUBLICAN TICKET.
Only Two Changes Are Probable
From That OF Year Ago.
DEMOCRATS ARE STILL in DOUBT

Within the next few days all the candi-
dates on the State and Assembly tickets.
representing the several parties in Rhode
Island, will be placed before the peopls
and the contest which will end on the
evening of Wednesday. April 6, will DO
waged in earnest, particularly as to the
Legislature, fnasmuch as the election of
United States Senator will occur this
year. Both parties declare that they are
determined to win out, but ss this Is i'm
possible. 1t is perhaps, not anticipating
too much to prophecy: decided Kepubli-
can victory for both the State and the AS
sembly tickets.
On Monday next the Democrats will
meet in state convention in Music hall.
this city, To nominate candidates for the
general offices. aud while the situation Is
trifie clesrer than IL WIS n week ago.
there is still considerable murkiness. The
names OF Hon. John W. Davis OF Paw
tucket; Hon. Daniel 4. Church of liver
ton, ana Hon Nathan W. Littlefield, the
present senator from Pawtucket, are ell
mentioned In connection with the mend Of
the ticket, Senator Littlettld's beinR tho
Iatest name 10 be suggested. How much
strength he would have in the southern
part of the state is open to great deal OF
question, but there are several prominent
Democrats who believe nc would be the
stron eest man of the three mentioned. 1t
Is understood that Hon. David >. Baker
of North JAMESTOWN. wi II not be "a candi-
date, under any circumstances.
For second place on the ticket the
Democrats are considering the advisable
ity Of nominating ex Representative II.
&. DelAbarre of oonsUcket, hoping
thereby to capture large majority Of
the French Canadian vote in the state,
but inasmuch as the bulk Ct the Frencn
voters are affiliated with the Republican
party tfe plan may not be considered as
sound after mature reflection, as it does
at first sight Ii the counsels Of certain
Demo cratic lea ers prevail there will tie
no nom ination for secretary Of state. Mr..
Charles y. Beonett icing considered al
toEett er too strong n man Co teat and an
official who has given satisfaction to
nemters of all political faiths The nom
ination for general Treasurer may go to
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-03-12
East Prov idence Fights
Red Bridge Case.
REASONS FILED TO-DAY.
Claims Union Railroad Co. Should
Pay Part OF Expense.
SOME OF THE POINTS RAISED.

Former Attorney General +. g. Dubois
today filed ths objections OF the town of
East Providence 10 the soonflrmation Qt
the report OF the commissioners on red
bridge ana also the towns claim for q
jury trial. lhe chief objection to the
confirmation have already been published.
They are that the town is not specially
teneitsd by the new bridge, that IL can in
no way be fairly claimed to te benefited
10 40 per cent OF the costs. Others of the
70 obJections are that tne commissioners
erred In apportionin9 tho expenses and
fees of said commissioners between this
city and the town. that in making the
award the commissioners ignored the fact
that ths Town of East Providence had
paid the city of Providence Sl5, OU0 TO
maintain and keep IN repair the bridge
replat ed by the new bridge; that in max
ing said award the commissioners ignored
the fact that the new bridge was built
by the city principally TO accommodate
the Union Railroad Company.
IL was also claimed the commissioners
ignored the fact that under an act passed
May 23, 1892, entitled IAN act concern
ing the Union Railroad Comyany" said
city could recover from said Union Rail
road Company in the man ner therein pro-
viced the extra expense caused by build
Ing salu tfluge pflpclpaIly Tor lno accom-
modation OF tho Union Railway Com
pany and a proper amount for tns use OF
the same by said company. That In
making said award said comm ssioner5
ignored the part that lS.32 of ull psssen.
gers crossing the triuge were transported
by the Union Railroad COMPANY in its
cars. That In making said award said
commissioners ignored the fact that l7..9
OF all the heavy tearniDg. csllinga car n
heavy team, is dore by the Union kail-
road Com p1ny: thst the proportion, t.
wit, 40 per cent. OF the cost of said bridge
awarded against the town Is In excess OF
the ability of said town to Iay for the
same. -
:. That said proportion so awarded is q
burden to the state unfairly distributed
among its citizens. That IN making saId
award said commissioners Ignored the fact
that the population of tie town of East
Provdente Is but one fifteenth Of that
of the city of Providence and that the
wealth OF said town is but enc twenty.
second of that of the city. THAT IN
making said award commissioners failed
to give due weight 10 said last mentioned
facts.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-03-12
MORRIDGE WINS.
Appellate Court 0verrules De-
murrer OF Telephone Co.
Plaintiff Was Injured While Working
and Sued For Damages.

The following rescript has been filed in the
case OF Edwsrd Morridge vs.. Providence Tele-
phone Company
"we think tho declaration states case of
negligence IL alleges breach Of the duty
owed by the plaintiff TO the defendant as its
-mploye, I'm not taking precautions TO prevent
the wire which the fellow servants Of the
plaintiff were erg sed IN taking down and
which the ulainiif was training upon reel,
from coming in contact with other wires
charged with dangerous currents of electricity,
i'm consequence Of which the defendants wire
came in contact with the wires so charged
and the plaintiff. though in the exercise of
due care, received severe shock and injury.
III the danger was one which could have been
obviated ~ the use OF reasonablep resolutions
hy the defendant, the plaintiff hsd n right to
relv on such es pectRtion that such precautions
sht uld be taken by the defendant "a was its
duty, and nen,., the risk WAS not one assumed
by the plaintiff.
''The ground upon which the demurrer was
principally tgued rested ON acts which do
not appear in The declaration. Demurrer over
ruled and case remitted to the Common Pleas
ID V sion for further proccedings.'
Morrid9e was an employs Of the Providence
Telephone Company aud received n severe
shock while at work i'm juno, 1895. taking down
wires which had rough edges and tore the
covering Of live wires underneath them. Bal
lou a. Tower are counsel for Morridge.