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The evening times., 1899-08-03
Mrs. wright's Divorce Suit.

osie A. Wright today. through her attorneys,
Wilson Barksdale, filed a petition for di-
vorce from her husband, James H. Wright Mrs
Wright states that she was married to the de-
fendant at New Castle, Va, in 1857, and that
soon after they came to this city to live AL
though, she claims, she has been faithful and
affectOnate wife. her husband deserted
her on July 80, 1897 and has refused TO return
and live with her She also states that when
last heard of her husband was in GeorgeI, Va
and representing himself to be an unmarried
man.
The evening times., 1899-08-03
The Districts Aren.

The latest computation of the actual area Of
the District of Columbia, land and water, has
been made by William B. Moore, OF the District
Government Mr.. Moore is in charge of the vital
statistics. His figures, which official, give
the actual area of land in the ten square miles
of the District OF Columbia as 60. .Ol3 acres;
ter, 9232 acres, and total area of land and wa
ter, 69, ,245 acres.
The evening times., 1899-08-03
Marrfage Licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses were issued today to Isaiah
P. Creel and yeleria G. Kilby, Culpeper, Va;
W. o. Mason and Agnes NJ. Perkins, both of
Richmond, Va; Thomas Dean and Hannah Lew
is; Charles NJ. Lyles and Minnie Mabel De
Vaughn; William NJ. Mcfarland and Frances NJ.
Henderson, both of Pittsburg, Pa; William II.
Upslur and Maggie Reynolds; Edward jackson
and Carrie Williams; Wash Mckenzie and An
ME j. Scott
The evening times., 1899-08-03
TIDE TABLE.
STREET LIGHTING.
ADJUSTMENTS TODAY.

Glen Sligo-Amusements.
Chevy Illuminations, band concert.
Glen Echo Park-Band concert, $50 p. m.
Excursion 10 Marshall Hall. steamer Manchester.
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, at 10 a. IN. and
2:30 and $3.50 p. m.
Excursion to River View. steamer Samuel ].
Pentz, at 10 a. m, 2:15, and Gas p. m.
Excursion to Glymont, steamer leaves at 9 q. m.
and 4:S0 p. m.
Trotting races at Brightwood.
The evening times., 1899-08-03
Thousands of Dollars of Brolx.r
CLASS

The damage wrought by yesterdays storm
70 residences stores and public buildings bv
thousands Of dollars. For emergency purposes p
B harrens Co.. SIS Ninth Street. have re-
sponded nobly to the call for glass. and are All.
ing orders Immediately, without the slightest
advance in prices Telephone No. so6 lt,ana
The evening times., 1899-08-03
rhe Dries committee Vindicated.

hearing the petition of Augustus Ach-
stetter for the removal of Henry F. Woodard
and Mason W. Richardson, the committee in
charge of the person and estate of John F. Dries,
an adjudged lunatic was held today before JUS
tice Cole After hearing the petition and the
answer of the respondents, with accompanying
afidavts, the court dismissed the rule, approved
the report of the committee, and commended
the management OF the estate Of Dries.
The evening times., 1899-08-03
The Electricians All mt Work.

Electrical Workers Union, No. 26, met last
night at -l20i Pennsylvania Avenue. There was
large attendance, and the committee on en-
ployment reported that every member of the
organization is at work.
The evening times., 1899-08-03
EXCURSIONS.
Last Week of Prof. Pondor's Exhibf-
tfons at Chevy Chase Lake.

The veritable Arabian Nights spectacle delights
the eye of the visitor to Chevy Chase Lake.
Myriads of colored lights geam ewellike along its
shores, and in the centre fountain gushes up
jets of rainbow spray. Brilliant set pieces along
the borders send fantastic shadows the wa
tiers, and a blood-red back in the dark
woods completes picture at once beautiful and
weird. The popularity of dancing never seems
to wane. and lovers of this amusement nightly
throng the large pavilion. Prof. Ponder will
give his excellent wire performance for the rest
of the week only, entirely new and at
tractive programme has been arranged for the
following week Bowling, shooting, and riding
on the merry -go-round still claim a large share
of interest. No admission fee is charged
The evening times., 1899-08-03
Died i'm Trenton Prisou.

Warden Harris, of the District Jail, has re-
ceived telegram from Trenton, N. j., announc-
ing the death in the penitentiary at that place
of William Young, colored, who was sent there
from this city in October, 1897, to serve FIVE
years for housebreaking.
The evening times., 1899-08-03
To Mount Vernon and Marshall Hall.

One needs only TO take sail down the placid
and beautiful Potomac in the evening to Mar
shall Hall and Indian Head on the steamer
Charles Manchester to realize how much pleasure
and comfort the Potomac River affords the citi-
zens of Washington. The stretch OF hills and
woodlands on either side of the river as far as
the eve can reach the boat glides by the
Arsenal Fort Foote, Fort Washington, and Sheri-
dams Point is pleasing to the eye and restful
The Macalester makes these Indian Head trips
stopping at Marshall Hall both ways, every Thurs
day, Friday and Saturday evening at $50 D. m
Prof. Schroeder's band plays all the most popu-
lar music both the boat and on the grounds
The Manchester makes daily trips to Mount Yer
non and Marshall Hall at 10 a. m. and 2:3O .. m
and on Sundays to Marshall Hall at IL a M.
2:30 and $3.50 p. m.
Glen Echo Attractions.
That the public appreciates the efforts of the
Glen Echo management in providing an attract
i've resort is shown by the class of patrons the
place is drawing In the musical features pre-
sented in the Amphitheatre the manager Will
lam B. Jeffers, has placed Bandmaster Haley at
the head of that end of the attractions. In the
programme presented last night the selections
ranged from the swinging, rhythmic march mu-
sic of Sousa to the sonorous majestic melodies
of Meyerbeer Particularly in the playing OF the
descriptive piece, the ''Rough Riders Charge
was the excellent training of the band shown
Mrs. W. l.. Wilson sang several selections and
earned well-merited applause. Glen Echo's
host of amusement features includes about every
thing that could be thought of, from boats for
the aquatically inclined, to dancing for those
60 disDosed
The evening times., 1899-08-03
Ube Guenins Gin1fs
THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 1899.
The Weather Prediction.

For the District OF Columbia, New England,
Eastern New York. New Jersey, Eastern Pennsyl-
vania Delaware, Maryland and Virginia-Gener-
ally fair tonight and Friday; high temperature
Friday; fresh northerly winds, becoming yaria-
BILE
The evening times., 1899-08-03
A FrightfuI BIunder

Will often cause a horrible Burn, Scald, Cut,
or Bruise. Bucklen's Arnica Salve the best in
the world, will kill the pain and promptly heal
il Cures Old Sores, Fever Sores, Ulcers, Boils,
Felons, Corns, all Skin Eruptions. Best Pile
cure on earth- Only Is cents a box Cure guar
anteed. Sold by Henry Evans, Druggist, s3s r
The evening times., 1899-08-03
TEMPERaTERE
THE SUN AND MOON.

Temperature at l p. m........................s SIS
Highest temperature yesterday, p. m.......... SO
Lowest temperature yesterday, 4:30 a. Is
The evening times., 1899-08-03
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.
Pensions for washingtonians.

Among the pensions just granted the fol-
lowing to washingtonians: Increase-Charles Sus.
key, Benning, So TO ST. Original-Sarah Terry,
S.
The evening times., 1899-08-03
4 LEqTER-BOZ SWINDLE.
HousehoIders Led to Believe That
They Must Buy Onea

Garbled Excerpts From the Postal
Laws md Regulations Made Into
a Circular and Distributed Among
Residents of the City-The Post
Office Department Poyverless to Act
The evening times., 1899-08-03

$3.50 White Linen Duck Hand-sewed
Oxford Ties; white calf tipped; b width;
sizes 21z to 6.
The evening times., 1899-08-03

50 Black Soft Kid Oxford Ties, square
toes, TO 4, A to d width; round toes,
2ja to 4, 5, and 6.
The evening times., 1899-08-03

So and $3.50 Chocolate "Everbright''
Kid, hand and machine sewed Oxford
Ties; broken sizes, TO 6.
The evening times., 1899-08-03
PHASES OF THE MOON FOR Al

Sun rose. 49, S: :0l AN. Sun sets. .7:IO P
Noon rises. 3 :3s AN. Moon sets.
The evening times., 1899-08-03
0Ec Ladies $l.5O, s.,
1JI and $3.50 Shoes

$I.5O perfect fitting Tan yici Kid Laced
Shoes, heeled and springfield; broken
sizes, ranging from 21la to s.
The evening times., 1899-08-03

$3.50 and 81 Hand-sewed Black Vici
Kid Button Boots; different shapes;
broken sizes, 2 TO Z; A TO ID widths.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-12-26
TOWNSEND MAKES PORT
New skagwav-SeattIo steamer AT
 rives on Her firs, Trip.

The steamer Townsend arrived yesterday from Seattle with Iso.ooo feet of lumber for the railroad. B tons If hay and grain fsr Bell & Co.,. and gasoline for the Stand ird Oll Company. Having had gasoline aboard. she brought no passengers.
 This Is the first visit of the Townsend here under her present management, and she will heleafteI ply regularly between Skagwav and the Sound. She has accom- mOdations for 30 passengers and Is vel fitted.
 The ship will leave on the return pass age today.
 Capt. MtKenzie Is master of the Town sen Capt. Jansen, pilot, and George l. Corev, purSer. They were all on th' Laurada when she was wrecked on St George island. The Townsend was sen to the relief of ,he wreck. She left ther' October 2I, bringing south C. L. Lanes dust, amounting to more than ssoo,Ooo
 Cspt. Jansen was on the Utopia wit Capt. White. He says Capt. White lef Nlnalmo December I7 on the steams Portland to bring south the whaling barL Mermaid. which was wrecked at Dutel Harbor bv a tidal wave. The wrscke' craft vas sold at auction and bought bl White, who will load her with building material for Nome.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-12-26

Santa Is busy at Ladies' Bazaar taking orders tor Xmas presents for young and old.
 Support Home lndustry-The Pionesr cigar factory of Skagway, wholeS le ei- gar and smokers supplies. tf
 Bacon for dogs. 6 cents per pound at Lilly Bros. tt.
 Keep vour house warm by banking up the outside with sand or manure. We de liver the ma'erial-Alaska Transfer Co. 0ihce with Nugget Express and depot. fl
 Steamer Townsend will arrive about Dee. 24ih with a cargo of hay and grain fur Bell X C.. I2 2I II
 Best assortment and largest stock of gents clothing in Alaska at ClavSon'S one price store, Fourth avenue and State street. I22Iu
 For stylish and good fitting clothes go to ! F. Wolland. who Is receiving the latest and most fashionable Report on Tailoring every month. New goods are received al most every week. I2I3u
 Monarch Shirts st Cheney's Boston Store.
 The rush of children at Skagwsv News Co. makes me tired. The E eetrie Bell.
 Protect your homes from north winds bv putting in storm doors and shutters for your windows. All sizes for sale at A. C. EaSel's. tf
 LEAVE YOUR ORDERS FOR COAL AND WOOD at Anderson's Hardware store, Sixth and State. Prompt delivery.
 t2 24 nm
 Earl X Wilson's Collars and Cuffs at Cheney's Boston Store.
 Ladies hair dressing parlorS, s7S Third avenue.
 Letter Heads ss.ao per 1000 at Alas- kan Job ofico.
 Beds and bedding at Peoples.
 Blankets dirt cheap at Clayson's. Fourth avenue and State street. 22It
 Read the ALuSKAN'S classified adver- tlsements.
 Cheney Boston Store-Fumishers.
 Pioneer Paint and Wall Paper Dealer.
 Photos tinted to natural cclOrs. Case X Draper.
 Gents and ladies' watches at Kem's. Have your clothes washed at the Cas- cade Laundry, Fourth ave. opposite Bran nick hotel. H IT I'm Baker has the finest line of holiday goods in the citv. I2 Io 2w Nobby overcolts at ClavsOn's. I22I If Swell novelties in neck wear at Chenev's Boston store.
 Souvenirs of all kinds at H. D. KlrmSe'S, pioneer jeweler, Holly street. I2Su Every boat brings to Skagway News Co, merry Christmas for somebody. English corduroy pants. Clayson's, Fourth avenue and State street. I2 2I If Fine assortment of souvenir spoons at P. E. Kem's.
 A. A. Cutters boots, gold seal bottom and leather top, at Clayson's. I2 2I u Nugget stick pins at Kirmse's. r2St If you want good music for dance or call on Emil H. Martensen. cor. Main and Sth st.
 A pair of Clavson's felt shoes prevents that awful malady commonly known as cold feet. Prevent the disease. I7 2I if
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-12-26
CHRISTMAS GREETINGS

To the citizens who have s'ood by the pioneer grocer through thl:k and thin. We run short of turkeys this year, but next Christmas hope to sell YOU your Christmas turkey and all the delleaeles of the season over the counter of the largest store in Alaska.
 Nv free delivery system has proven a great success, but 1t Is only a beginning. Next Christmas you will see my wagons on every. Whether Nome proves to be a bonanza or not. cannot interfere with the gtowth of Skagwav, and am determined that the people Of Skagwav, in their home proceedings shall have all the facilities and convenienees of the cities. have proved my confidence in Skagway and her future. Wishing you all a merry Christmas remain yours, always reliable,
 JOHN KALEM,
 Wholesale Grocer, Sth and Broadway.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-12-26
INDIANS GET MARRIED
x.,,x., who nave Lived Together
 ob,.r,e civilized Kites.

David Willard and Lena Caseo, Halnes Mission Indians, were married In the annex to the Presbyterian church yesterday even ing by the Rev. N B. Harrison, past [ oi the church. Sixty Indians attended and the little room was more than filed.
 The bride ard groom and the pastor entered to the tune of a wedding march played by Mrs. Harrison. The customary marriage ceremony Of the church was per formed, after which the Indians all ad- iouined to local restaurant and had ci.ristmas md wedding feast tn one.
 Another Indian couple were married oN the Rev Harrison div before vsSterdiV Several Indian couples have come to MT n ,rrisIn Jf late 10 get married, and It l' notable they have lived together for vear' without having gone through any marriage ceremony observance whatever. lt Is mol customary among the tribes of which theN are members to have any ceremony. lh' occunanee ot The several marriages among the Indians the last few weeks eome' about through the fact religious Tevlva has taken place among them, and theN become tesiriouS of joining the church, anC before the church will admit them they must be legally united in wedloek.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-12-26
Guitar Lessons

Given by Mrs. Nellie White, room 6, Frye-Bruhn building, sth avenue. T2 72 7w
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-12-26

Mr. and Mrs. F. Q. Gomez entertained a number of ba,heIOr friends at dinner ves- terdav.
 The steamer D.rigo and City of Topeka are due today from the sound and way ports with passengers, mail and freight.
 Coal heating stoves a, BlOwnelIs.
 For Sale-ReStaurant-lnQnire Alaskan ofhte. i2''+-i" Window shades. all sl1es. at Peoples
 Don't overlook the merch nis' ho, lunch at the Recrrlion saloon. corner State and Fifth ave, from II a. m. tlll ?. m, and from 5 ?. m. tlll midnight II IT V MuSkrst carS. tynN clpS. Wcmbal caps, leather top. cioth too, silk lined, qullt lined. storm sr10f mterlinet with extra piece for nisii eminence, at ClANson x Co.'S. Fourth avenue and State St. I2 2i u Ladies' hair dressing. latest styles. S2S Thlrt avenue.
 For fancy pipes call at the White PlSS Cigar store on Sixth avenue. 70 IT
 Gents single pants from % Co IS inches waist measure. CilvS0n'S, Fourth avenue and State street. l2 2i U
 The leading clotniers and mems fum- lshefS Cheney'S Boston Store.
 Hlve you seen that handsome bathtuo and fixtures at Brownell'S;
 Buy a bucksl<in shirt ClaySon'S and save yourself d cold. An ounce ot preven- tion Is worth a pound of cure i2 2ttf
 Buy nugget pins a, P. E. Ksrn's. State street.
 The RoSllie hotel ol Second avenue feeds the most people, therefore it must be the beSt. 10 I2u
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-12-26

The White Pass road ran no trains yeS- terday. The train for Bennett will get away at S;3o o'clock this morning.
 D. D. Sawyer, of Dyea, will leave early in January for the interior to take care of freight he has on barges stranded between Bennett and Da sson. He has forty tons of freight at Stewart and twenty tons Of oats and three of potatoes at Miles canyon.
 The DAILY ALASKAN will be found on sale at the Hotel Northern news stand in Seattle If
 The new Catholic church bell rang for the first time night before last, when il pealed forth in honor of the usherIng ir of Christmas day.
 A Christmas greeting from Alaska and | choice photograph for ST. See Barley: combination. I2Iou
 Those doyIles at L ldies' Bazaar are out of sight.
 For stenoeraphic work and tvpewritlnl | call on Miss Corr Lewis, 80 Fifth avenue
 Wood, express and transferring; piompt delivery. Leave orders at Bay View hotel
 Buy a nugget ring a Kern's for christ mas present.
 Latest style of shirts with eutts attached | at ChrneviS Boston store If
 George Mowl has purchased the interest nf Capt. F. N. Seiberg in the American TailOrS' establishment. and will continue $ manager of the business at the same old ,tand. Trade of he public solicited Orders given prompt attention. I2S I'm
 Fur robes from s2o to SIS ClaySon &, Co.,, Fourh h avenue and State St. I2 2I Il
 Have you seen the fine display of Xmas goods at Ladies Bazaar, 4o6 Broadway.
 The newest in draperv silk Is a thing of belutv. at Ladies Bazaar.
 Don't overlook the merchants hot lunch lt the Reception saloon, corner State and Fifth ave, from IT a. m. till } p. m, and from 5 ?. m. till midnight. m tf
 For holiday goods call atBlker'S l2 I62w
 New designs in wall paper at Peoples.
 Just arrived. the latest silks. The most complete line Tn the city, Ladies Bazaar.
 Contractors. you will find plenty of nails at Brownel'S Broadway store.
 Ladies''wrlting desks at Peoples.
 Fine cigars and tobacco at the White Pass store on Sixth avenue. o3od
 A full line of dressed and undres>ed dolls at Bakers I2 10 2w
 Native souvenir spoons and bracelets at H. D. Kirmse's, pioneer ieweler, Holly street. I2Su
 Christmas souvenirs at Case X Orapers. I2sn Best starehed work done at Rev City Steam Laun>rv on Broadway. Only steam laundry in Alaska. If
 Don't overlook the merchants hot lunch at the Reception saloon On State and Fifth avenue, from IT a. m. till p. m, and rom 5 D, m. til midnight. IIItfI Business Cards se.55 per 1000 at Alaskan Job office.
 Royal mail service between Log Cabin and Atlin carry passengers. express and heavy freight. For rates inquire of Burdette X Loomis, managers, Log Cabin, or R, E. West, agent, Skagway. z2I3 If Ladies' Bazaar, Skagway, will be with you next Monday, everything new. Santa Claus.
 Tailor made suits, right up to date, at Kaufman Bros.
 pr. O. F. Searl, office and residence on Holly street, near State, opposite the Com. nlsarv. IoI3tf
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-12-26
Hockey for Dawso

In the matter for Dawson by the last Nugget Express s a consignment of three dozen hockey sticks consigned to one of the British banks of the city. The con tluslon Is drawn that though the tempera' ture may be frigid there, Dawsonites are determined to, in some way, make it trop- teal for one another.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-12-26

EdQuinn and Harry Duerett are plan ming to get up a minstrel company. to be composed chiefly of talen, from the Arctic Brotherhood.
 Dunlap hats at Cheney's Boston store. 'i Baker keeps the finest line of calender and Christmas cards. i2 io ?"
 Fine toilet sets cannot be equalled out side of Bakers. i2 TO ?" For Alaskan Christmas novelties go to Kem'S. i2 I'm
 Keep vour house warm by banking uI the outside with sand or manure. We de liver the material-AlaSka Transfer Co Ofhce with Nugget Express and depot u'
 The "Citv of Seattle" and "Farallon' carry passengers between local porlS, m
 Gents fur mlttS at ClaySon's, Fourtf avenue and State street. I2 2I U
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-12-26
BOUND FOR DAWSON
Party starts 1Oday-ssnd Freight
 by Nugget ExPresS.

BE. Germaine, H. Hyde, E. Simpson, l. Venstti, Charles Ferralls and J. Meallls con prise a party that will leave this morning for Dawson. The party has eleven dogs and two sleds, They will send in 1000 DO ndS Of freight bv the Mug ss, Exp:ess and go light themselves.
 Mr. Germaine IS a Boston hotel man and Mr. Hyde an oll Alaska pioneer and has charge of the pir'y.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-12-26
Notice to the Public.

That Mr. Morris Howard is not our agent and Is not connected with the Mono gram Liquor House in any shape or man ner, buy your goods direct and save com mission. The Monogram Liquor House,
 A.Bloom, proprietor
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-12-26
Fresh Milk! Fresh Milk

have just returned from Oregon where I purchased twelve of the finest short-horned Durham milch COWS to be had. and am now prepared to deliver to any part of the city, the finest of fresh milk.
 Leave orders at Laumeister's butcher shop or at the yards, corner Ninth and State.
 l2-23-lm D. SCHAFFER.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-12-26
Dancing school.

To pass pleasant evening call at Armory Hall. All those wishing to learn d,neing call on Tuesday, Thursday ard saturday nights i;om , to 10 o'clock. Private lessons given Saturday afternoon from 2 to s ( clock.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-12-26
Nome.

The Nome serves merchants lunch and keeps Bohemian keg beer on draught. The choicest llQuofS and the best imported and domestic cigars in the city. Olen day md night. New building, corner of Broad way and Holly. I2s nm
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-12-26
Lost.

Large, straight hair, black dog; large tead. short nose, short. partly bob tail; answering to name of Mike" Leave at Mondamin hotel and receive sIo reward.
 I2 20 2t
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-12-26
WE MEET THE CUT
Ana Go Them one netter-Hew Are
 These for PricesT

The DAILY ALASKAN will give the peo- pie of Skagwav some cheap printing. We are tired of those who pretend to malntaia a schedule of prices, but who are secretly cutting it to secure business. There Is no stabblng m the back here, It Is open an above board.
 Here are our prices. Compare them with others.
 Per 1000 Per 800 Per 5000 says sI.76 sIo.oo
 mn Heads Per 1000 6s s2.7S 4s s3LS B s3.5o;
 2s s4.Io. Per 800 - sr,7E s2.oo; sa.75. s7.so
 Letter Heads. Per 1000 Per 800 5000 Lots S3.3o s2.I5 si4.oo statements Per Iooo-s7.7s Per soo-sI7s Dodgers
 Ss Per 1000 SAYS
 Envelopes Per roOo-s3.oo Per soo-s7.oo
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-12-26

Keep vour house warm by banking up the outside with sand or manure. We de- liver ,he material-Alaska Transfer Co. Office with Nugget Express and Co. f.
 Fine hand painted China jewel cases and cigar cases at Kem's.
 Latest fad in photographs. Case & Draper.
 Do you sleep eomfortablyf If not sec Peoples
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-12-26

MeSsrs. Payne X Peterson, of La Fiesta. have secured lot of the latest new mu- sic for their splendid Regina corona auto matie music box.