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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-13

The District Commissioners yesterday
transmitted TO the Senate COMMITTEES
on District Affairs a report on the bill
To authorize the installation % a new
telephone system in the District. They
recommend adverse action on the bill
This is a complete change Of attitude
Their drst decision was 10 report favor
ably on the measure. They 10" praC-
tically advocate the maintenance of "A
monopoly in the matter III telephones.
ON Thursday February l3. the com
missioners gave hearing 10 the local
REPRESENTATIVES Of the Automatic FIX
change Telephone Company tLimitedl.
which has been trying for some time to
obtain a franchise from Congress for
the operation of their system in the
District. promising cheaper rates and
better service. The next day IL was
announced thar the commissioners HAD
decided to report fayorably on the bin
to authorize the establishment % such
an exchange i'm the District.
Commissioner Wight. who had the
matter in hand. wrote to the Board 81
Commissioners on Friday. February is
as follows
Il have examined the bin. have made
personal inquiries regarding the COM
pauy from those living in communities
where the automatic telephone is in
use. Am informed that the company
is abundantly strong financially, and
recognizing the value Of competition il
all branches Il business and feellns
satisfied that the existence Of such
campany would be acceptable 10 NAM
persons in the community, inaSmucl
as il viii provide good telephone fac:l
tiles at a moderate cost on account q
the absence Of the expensive centra
Office. providing. as il does, lnsJan
taneous communication between on
instrument and another through III
switchboard contained in each instru
lnent / recommend that the bill be re
ported back To Congress faTOrably.
Commissioner Ross stated at the tim
that he agreed with Mr.. Wight in hi
views on the bin and would report [
Congress favorably on the measure
Yesterday the following report wa
made by the commissioners. addreSSe
L. the Senate District Committee:
The Commissioners Of the District o
Columbia have the honor 10 report .
follows in the bill TO authorize the An
tomato Telephone Exchange Compan
Iimitedi. 10 construct operate ana main
tain telephone exchange in the Distrir
Of Columbia" which was referred I
them for their views thereon:
Upon investigation and examination tn
Commissioners ind that the company
operating In a number Of the cities q
the United States. and. from replies re
.ceived 10 their inquiries on the subjec'
apparently with satisfaction and success.
II Congress should decide TO permit IN
company To operate in the District IN
bilI should be amended 50 as To provid
for a revenue 70 the District on tn
earnings Of the company and such Us
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-13
BUSINESS MEN INTERESTED.
American Manufacturers VIII At
tend Caracas Warehouse Opening.

New York. March 12.-On Thursday
party of twelve manufacturers and bust
ness men will sail on the steamer Vene-
zuela, to be present at the opening of the
new warehouse, which the National As
ISOLATION of Manufacturers is to estab-
lish at Caracas Venezuela. The party
will return on April g. and the trip will
include stops at several points of inter
est.
The warehouse at Caracas will be viz
tually bonded sample house, in whck
about seventy manufacturers have al
ready secured space. 1t is not intended
that il shall cut into the trade Of the
dealers now selling the products of the
United States, but it is hoped that it may
serve to introduce more American goods
in the country.
The opening is TO be an elaborate cere-
mony. at which President Andrade and
his cabinet United States Minister
LOOMS and many other prominent men
VIII be present.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-13
CONFEDERATE VETERANS.
Judge Farrar to Lecture to Them
Thursday Night.

Judge T. r. Farrar, Nirginia's favorite
lecturer, is to deliver his lecture on
Lights and Shadows" before the Con-
federate Veterans on next Thursday night
in their hall, corner Eleventh and E
Streets northwest, The judge Is very
popular and clever. and his address for
that evening is full of humor and pathos,
derived from actual experience in the
South during war times.
In addition to this part of the enter
tainment. Mrs. Blanch observation-disclosures,
Mrs. Mead-Smith, Miss Goodwin. Mr..
VIII Mcfarland and Mr.. James Cathel
have proffered their services to sing
popular songs and Prof Leo. Wheat will
be the accompanist on the piano. The
Ladies Southern Relief Society, the
Young Ladies Southern Club. the Daugh-
tiers of the Confederacy. and the Sons OF
the Confederate Veterans have been in
vited to be present
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-13
we,l,s Ingenious Defense Failed.

Frank Wells. who, with Charles King
was charged in the Police Court with the
larceny of six sacks of -four from julius
Cohen. put up an ingenious defense. He
claimed that it was clearly case of
mistaken identity. He said lie has a
brother whom he "favors very much
and for whose crimes he has often served
time. Judge Scott however. put no ere
dence in WeIs's story. and he and King
were fined $40 each.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-13
Mary A. Murpnev Asks Divorce.

Mary A. Murphey yesterday filed bill
for divorce from her husband Wilbur
F. Murphey, at present resident of Chi
cago. on the ground of abandonment and
non-support. and asks for the custody of
their two minor children. They were mar
ried in Washington on November s, 1875,
and lived together in this city until the
latter part of September 1891, when, it is
alleged, on being reproached by his wife
for his scandalous conduct with other
women. Murphey left their home and has
never since returned.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-13
IN NATURES OWN WAY,

WASHINGTON. d. c., Feb. II, 1898.
PILLOW-INHALERC co.
Dear SirS: Several years go / was Sc
verely afflicted with both Nasal and BrOn-
Chial Catarrh in so aggravated "A form
that it threatened to develop into some
thing still more serious.
One day ! CHANGED TO see an advertise
ment of the Pillow-Inhaler. The idea up
on which your treatment is fOGnded-lOng-
continued inhalatiOn-appeared to me 10
be a good one. and / procured a PILLOW
Inhaler as speedily as possible
| saw such marked Improvement after
a short trial of the Pillow that l deter
mined to use it faithfully, which resulted
in a thorough cure.
| have recommended the PillOw-InhaIer
to many friends. always with good re-
suits. and can honestly say that il will
do wonders where ether remedies have
failed. Yours truly,
LOUIS Il. NATHAN, Cpl St Sc.
Thousands are cured and well by means
of the Pillow-lnhaler, after all other
means have failed.
A THOROUGH INVESTIGATION will
convince the most skeptical that we have
a RATIONAL CURE.
ALL DRUGGISTS.
Or PILLOW-INHALERC co.
ROOM 81. CORCORAN BUILDING.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-13
75C Suitings.

These are 81 quality-1ittle
lots secured and offered less than
usual price.
~ They come in 5l-inch Covert
Cloths and Whipcords, 4S-inch Fancy
Checks and 50-inch Stripes. Some Silk
and Wool Fancies are indescribabiy
attractive. All specially made and
adapted for tailor-made suits. The new
art shades of greens, blues, tans and
browns are represented. Such quail
ties and styles will not be again sold
at 75c. a yard-not until the end of the
season.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-13
New Trial fcr winston Asked.

Motion for "a new trial in the case of
Charles Winston, recently found guilty
of the murder of his wife. Emma Win
ston, was made before Justice Bradley III
Criminal Court No yesterday by the
defendants attorneys. Turner and Key -.
and filed for "a hearing.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-13
The Correct Walking Gowns for Spring Wear.
At $685..

English Serge and Scotch Cheviot
Suits, with the latest modified
blouse and fly-front Jackets. The
new cut skirt with plated back.
The braid trimming on each being
different-an exclusive" style is
assured you. Special sizes to order
free of extra charge.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-13
soc Silks.
Not a few worth 75c yard
are in these combined lots.

First the Foulard Silks-the new and
lovely Summer Silks, made in Japan
and printed in France. Then come %
different combinations in Glace TAT
feta Silks; the new English Checks
and French Bayadere Stripe Silks. In
black are 27-inch Japanese Silks and
new designs in eros Grain and Satin
Brocades. All warranted best of 75c.
quality, at only SIC. a yard for choice
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-13
At S6.9S.

Suspiciously low price. The ex-
plantation: Purchased the Covert
Cloths at much less than their act
ual value; had them made up be-
fore our makers were rushed"
The result: A ladylike Covert Suit,
in all colors, with half silk-Iined
jacket and fully lined skirt.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-13
"Opening'' at the Palais Royal.

MILLINERY "OPENING," With the
Iv1 latest Pattern Hats here from Paris,
you have object lessons in correct styles. With
the services Of expert milliners and materials
at Jobbers'" prices, you can have hats made
to order, costing from s. to S., that are
practically as good as the imported at four and
five times the prices. The Opening to-
morrow will demonstrate these facts. Your
presence respectfully requested.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-13
At Sll.9S.

A fine Atwood Cheviot Serge
Suit, lined throughout with silk.
Black lined with black silk; those
in Yale blue being lined with red
silk. The French style Jacket and
skirt are captivatingly attractive.
The man-tailor is evident in every
detail.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-13
THEY FAVOR A MONOPOLY
Commissioners Oppose Another
Telephone System.
SUGGESTIONS TO CONGRESS

The Board Uudor-oe> Complete
Chan-c of Mind Notwithstanding
Tie Cry FOR Lower ka.e~ and Bet
Ter service They Cling 10 the
S-hc,apcak,, and ohio Concern
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-13

peoples Credit
to t 5
ounier oun
lvantt chif
noeny 10
sigma o.
Conc in tom orroTa IL axe
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-13
soc Suitings.

Superior All-mool Fabrics, in
every correct Spring style and
coloring.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-13
The New Silks and Wool Fabrics for Dres

WITH hd Floor
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-13
Special No. 4.

Az for trimmed Sailor Hats In
4Sc senette braids. All the shapes
and cOlOrs as in the more eX-
pensive hats. Also untrimmed hats
in every new style for ladies and
children.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-13
Special i'm
Bedroom Suites:

One at time we shall offer YOU special
bargains from the finest line Of Bedroom
Suites ever carried by this house. Prices
viii be great attractions, for We SHAH nut
them down TO ACTUAL FACTORY COST,
not including freight. The special suite
for this week is displayed in the show
window Of No 5lr il is of beautifully
polished. hand-carved mahogany, and
would sell in the cash stores for $40. Cur
price is $3.50 The dresser has an nm
usually large. deeply-bcveIed, French
plate mirror. swell front and ends, French
legs. and trimmings Of solid brass
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-01-13
An Artists slim.

Half a century ago, says a London
paper, the late Sir John Gilbert was
commissioned TO illustrate a short story
for a London weekly When he had fin
ished the work. the editor remarked,
Why. Mr. Gilbert. the story says all
escort OF infantry soldiers, and here on
the block you have given rs mounted
ones Dear me. SO | have, " respond
ed tine artist. but l haven't time 10 do
another drawing now Can't you make
an alteration III the story to make 1t fit
in? The copy was handed TO a sub
ordinate To make the requisite altera-
tion tut that gentleman forgot TO de-
lete tie chapter descrlUing hng the sol
olers had gained the summit OF "a steep
mountain parts OF which they were
Obliged 10 scale with Ladders Horses
copid not rave been got there unless by
the assistance OF a crane Afterward
shoals OF letters from subscribers wish
eel to know how the cavalry got there.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-01-13
The Changing Leaves.

1t is one of the marvels Of trees that
every species bears its own mark in
every part, root and branch, bark and
leaf, as well as fruit. A wise elder told
us the other day the species of oak from
which an acorn came by the fine tracery
on the acorn's cup. Such q riot of col
ors and tints there is in the falling
leaves hat II might think the colors
are accidental, but the keynote of color
is constant in any species, with only ex-
ceptional variations.
The mistress of a manse in the Vir-
ginia valley ono went into the woods
and selected her young trees by their
colors, and those colors they still wave
in each returning fall. The birches are
a golden yellow, while the oaks vary
through yellow orange to a reddish
brown The red maple sheds at the last
a dark red leaf and the tulip tree a light
yellow The hawthorn and the poison
oak are violet, while the and the
gild vines take on a flaming scarlet
Soil will make some variations, and "a
dry season will almost take the color
and beauty altogether away. Rich
mond Central Presbyterian.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-01-13

In old times to dine with a nobleman
cost more In tips Co the servants than a
club dinner James Payn relates that
Lord Poor, a well named Irish peer. X
cused himself from dining with the
Duke of Ormond upon the ground that
he could not afford it. IF you will
give me the guinea | have to pay your
cook (fancyD y, | will come as often as
you choose to ask me, which was ac-
cordingly done. The duke. however, had
not the pluck to stop the practice. LORD
Taafe, a general officer in the Austrian
service, did what he could. He always
attended his guests TO the door When
they put their hands into their pockets,
he said: "No If you do give it. give it
to me. for il was l who paid for your
dinner" To Sir Timothy Waldo must
DO given the credit Of putting an end to
the monstrous practice. After dinner
with the Duke of Newcastle he pus a
crown into the cooks hand. It was re-
jected- II do not take silver. sir
VERY good, and I do not give gold"
This courageous rejoinder caught on, "
and the day of walls to cooks was over.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-01-13
Music ana Wealth.

Music, if we are to believe ancient
historians, has produced om very ex-
traordinary effects The fierceness of
Achilles was allayed by playing on the
harp; Damon, with the same instru-
ment. Quoted wild and drunken youths,
and Asclepiades in a similar manner
brought back seditious multitudes to
temper and reason. The corybantes and
effeminate priests of Cybele were incit-
ed by music to cut their own flesh. Pin
dar addressed his harp thus: Thou
~quenchest the raging thunder!" Music
is also reported to have been ~efficacious
in removing dangerous diseases. Miriam
dola observes, in explanation OF its be-
ing appropriated to such an end, that
music moves the spirits to act upon the
soul as medicine does the soul by the
body Theophrastus, in his essay on
Enthusiasm, " reports many cures Up
on this principle The Thebans used
the pipe for the cure of many disorders,
and Zenocrates is said 10 have cured
several madmen The bite of the taran
lula is said TO have been cured by music,
and the Phryglan pipe was recommend
ed by many of the ancient fathers as an
antldote to sciatica. We could enumer-
ate many other instances of the estima-
ton, amounting, as ii would seem, TO
palpable superstition, I'll which music
was held among the anclents. but the
above may be considered sufficient. -
New York Ledger
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-01-13
A Democratic King.

The king of Sweden arranges his time
to the best advantage After an early
breakfast with the queen he gives audi
nee to pablo officials and Swedish,
Norwegian and also foreign ministers
as well as reviewing and inspecting
troops, and so forth Friday Is occupied
by "A council meeting and Tuesday
morning is given TO the gnttlc As ia.
Their of his people, ne sees even the
poorest peasant and most unknown be-
ing in his kingdom who wishes 10 speak
with him and gives audience alone, no
Il lrd person being present The even
ii gs and indeed tae Il 81 part of the
night nin5 OseaI gives up 10 his liter
aly pursuits. rfls poems and romances
are now well known for their artistic
excellence
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-01-13
He BeueGted Humanity.

There is an oriental story o twa
brothers, Ahmed and Omar. Both
wished to perform a deed whose mem
ory should not fail, but which might
sound their name and praises. Omar,
with wedge and rope, lifted an obelisk
on its base. carving its form in beauti-
full devices and sculpturing many a
strange inscription on its sides. He set
it in the hot desert to cope with its
gales Ahmed, with deeper wisdom
and truer though sadder heart, digged a
well to cheer the sandy waste and plant
eG about it tall date palms TO make cool
shade for the thirsty pilgrim and to
shake down fruits for his hunger
Jewish Messenger.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-01-13
A spider story.

In one of the splendid rooms Of the
palace of Potsdam one of the decora-
tions is the figure OF a large spider
wrcnght W gold. According 70 the Port
land Oregonlan a tradition as pictur-
esque and interesting as that told Of
David of Israel and Robert Bruce at
taches TO this piece OF work 1t COM
an incident In the life OF
Frederick William. the ~granduncle OF
the present emperor of Germany An
attempt had been made 70 poison him
IN a cnp Of chocolate BY chance a spi-
der fell into the cup. and tor this reason
the beverage was given to a dog. who,
Immediately upon taking 1t died. The
cock was afterward hanged. and the
golden spider III the Potscam palace im-
mortaiizes the incident
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-01-13
Americas Literary Necessity.

America needs to start a new intellec-
tuat cycle, and it is superf1uous to say
that the way to start is not TO rest in
the boasted excellence Of some light
form OF literature, for example, the
American short story. 1t will take larger
effort than this, and effort along lines
i'll beset, to bring out the American
rival of Homer and Dante and Virgil
aud Goethe and Shakespeare. There is
a deal of meaning in the remark attrib-
uted to Horace Greeley that what the
United States needed was a sound
thrashing, but that unfortunately no
other nation on earth was big enough TO
give it to them. The old world is well
worn 1t is gradually approaching, from
sheer WEAKNESS, a social if not a politi-
Cal federalism, in which America must
be teacher. not pupil,
But the only lesson which America is
now teaching the world in the ideal
realm is precisely the lesson which Won
Hartmann has already put in words
namely, that the literature of the future
is to be as the farce which the Berlin
business man goes to see of an evening
b. way of recreation. 1t is doing it,
best to prove that after Goethe the role
of transcendent genius is no longer to be
played By way of bringing about a
new movement In letters it would be an
excellent thing If some profoundly II
sided thinker should arise 60 shake to
pieces the eminently respectable but ia
tally monotonous philosophy of the
American schools. ID. S Tunison III
Atlantic.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-01-13
Definition.

A woman was being examined at tho
Old Bailey as a witness. when, TO a
question put by the barrlster, MIR
c., she replied, Don think to
humbug me
ANSWER the question directly, wom-
an. or | Il commit you. interrupted the
recorder
AYE, said Mr. c.. and tell Us
what you mean by hEnibng
WHY. replied the woman, IF l
was to tell you, MIR C-- that the re-
corder was a gentleman that would be
n%umbuggina you and the court too
English Exchange
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-01-13
OIL Of r,ennrrmint.

The oil OF peppermint Is widely used
in the east and is becoming well known
in this country for external application
in cases of neuralgia or Of rheumatism
Internally greatly diluted 1t Is of
value IN gastric disorders or for a cold
or cough The orlentals likewise en-
ploy the pungent oil as an antiseptic
for wounds or burns For the latter &C
cident 1t would seem the harshest OF
remedies, and yet is no more so than
ammonia. which has. a most magical
effect if touched lightly TO the scared
skin.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-01-13

This is the story OF DR.. Abernethy
which Tennyson used to tell. A farmer
went to the great doctor complaining Of
discomfort in the head, weight and pain,
The doctor said, What quantity Of ale
do You take?' "Oh. / takes my yaale
pretty we'll" Abernethy with great
patience and gentlenessl. Now then,
to begin the day - breakfast. what
timer" .'Oh, at haafs past T." ALE
then: how much?" II takes my
quart" Luncheon AT III O'Clock.
I gets another snack" "Ale Them"
..Oh, yes. my pint and q haafe." Din
uers'' ''Haafe past l." ANY ale them"
"Yees, yees, another quart then"
''Tea?'' my tea is at haafe past s..
''Aie them "Noa, noa- Supper"
"roine o'clock. "Ale them" "Yees.
gees. / takes my Gil then. I goes asleep
artcrward. Like a lion aroused. Aber-
nethy was up. opened the street door,
showed the farmer out and shouted out,
''Go home. sir, and let me never see
your face again Go home. drink your
ale and DO damned. /" The farmer rushed
out aghast. Abernethy pursuing him
down the street with shouts of go
home. sir. and be damned. "--St. James
Gczette.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-01-13

Some time ago people on the Rams
gate cliffs. England. saw what was
thought 10 be TWO rockets fired by a
ship III distress OH the Goodwlns. The
lifeboat went 10 the rescHe aud ascer-
tanned from the iightshlp men that the
lights observed from the shore were not
rockets. but falling meteors.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-01-13
L:nco,n,s "selnsl,neas.r

Mr. Lincoln once reEiaIA0d to fellow
passenger on the cid time mud wagon
coach CT the corduroy read which ante
dated railroads that all men were
prompted by selfishness in doing good
or evil His fellow passenger was an.
tagonizing his position, when they were
passing over a corduroy bridge that
spanned a slough. AS they crossed this
bridge and the mud wagon was shaking
like a Sucker with chills. they espied
an old r~azorbacked sow on the bank Of
the slough. making q terrible noise be-
cause her pigs had got into the slough
and were unable to get out and in dam
ger Of drowning. As the old coach be-
gan to climb the hillside Mr.. Lincoln
called ont, Driver. can't you stop Just
q moment The driver replied. If the
other Teller don't object" The "'other
feller"-who was no less a parsonage
than ut that time Colonel 4. ID. Baker.
the gallant general who gave his life in
defense Of Old Glory at Balls Bluf-did
not "object, when Mr.. Lincoln jumped
ont, ran hack to the slough and began
to lift the little pigs out Of the mud and
water and place them on the bank.
When he returned, Colonel Baker re.
marked. Nov. Abe, where does selfish.
ness come in on this little episode?"
why, bless you soul. Ed, that was tn.
very essence OF selfsLness. ! would
have had no peace Of mind all day had
I gone on and left that suffering old sow
worrying over those pigs. Ibid Il to get
peace Of mind. don't you sees''-Sping-
field (Ils.) Monitor.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-01-13

Married men who are obliged TO get
up in the middle of the night with the
baby should study the value of the BIZ
cycle as a means OF indoor travel
Roxbury Gazette.