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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-01

Orders were yesterday issued by the District
Commissioners that work lie done under the pro-
visions OF the assessment system as follows:
Lay cement sidewalk and set new curb in the
south side OF Street northeast, between Thir-
teeuth and Fourteenth Streets, and in the east
side OF Fourteenth Street northeast. between T.
and Streets, ~ an estimated cost OF 50. 400;
in the east side OF Illinois Avenue. between
Chesapeake and DeSNfoines Streets. Brentwood
Park, estimated of 81 $50; in the west
side OF Third Street and Delaware Avenue south
west. between Mclean Avenue and Street at an
estimated cost Of $3.50: in the south side OF
Lansing Street. BrOOkland, between Tenth oval
laccl and Thirteenth (BurnsJ Streets at an csti-
mated cost OF $500; in the west side of Thir-
teenth Street northwest, between Whitney and
Lydecker Avenues. at an estimated cost of 5000,
and in the north side OF Street northeast be
tween Thirteenth and Fourteenth Streets at an
estimated cost of -. is3.
Lay cement sidewalks in the north side OF Provi-
dence Street, BroOkland, between Ninth Queen
and Tenth tWallacel Streets, at estimated cost
OF 500. ard in the south side Of Providence
Street. Brookland. between Tenth CNallace) anil
OF $3.50.
Lay cement sidewalk and reset curb in the :
Street. Florida Avenue. and Twenty-frst Street
fronts OF lot .. square ", at an estimated cost OF
Set granite curb in the north side OF Street
northeast between Thirteenth and Fourteenth
Streets, at an estimated cost OF $3.50.
Pave alleys with vitrificd asphalt block alley
in block t., Washington Heights, estimated cost
N-.1ln' thc twenty and tcn-toot alleys admitting
lois in Clarence =. Moments subdivision OF John
ShcrUIn'S subdivision o; Mt Pleasant At m p,
timated cost OF 81, 100.
That naphtla lamp be erected in Navy Place
southeast. at an estimated cost OF =. clurEelh'c
To- the current appropriation for STREET lighting.
That two naphthd Lamps he erected in alley in
square so, at an estimated cost oi 81 chargpab!c
I" the current appropriation for street ishtin.
That twcnty feet OF Finch sewer he constructed
under the permit system in Street. between
Twelfth and Thirteenth Streets northwest, To- ac-
conmodate lot !, square 80, At estimated cost
of $40.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-01
Departure of Lieutenant Ross

District Commissioner John w. Ross
went to New York yesterday to pay a final
visit to his son, Lieut.. Tenney Ross, who
will sail on the Government vessel Sher
man for Manila today. Lieutenant Ross
is attached to the Third United States In
fantry which has been ordered to Manila
BY way of the Suez Canal. Lieutenant
Ross. who is yet a young man. has made
a creditable record as a soldier Through
his gallant services during the campaign
against the Chippewa and Pillager In
dams. at Leech Lake. in western Mime
sofa. last October, he the highest
commentator for gallantry from General
Baker, and was recommended for promo
ton. Lieutenant Ross was in the thick
of the fight on Bear Island from the start
to the finish, standing by Major Wilkinson
when that brave officer fell dead and as
Stunning command Of platoon Immediately
aftcrward.
During his stay here Lieutenant Ross
was presented with a handsome sword at
the rooms of the Capital Bicycle Club
The lieutenant received his military train
ing in the High School Cadet Corps of
this city. He was recently appointed sec
ond lieutenant and assigned to the Third
Infantry.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-01
"YE OF LITTLE FAITH"
.Iet Me Make the Next Cup For
You"

] may be the victim of fad if so, it
is a healthful one. | may be the dupe of
fancy; if So it is a pleasant one. | have
always rather disdained fads and disliked
Pigments of the imagination. but there are
a few facts | can make affidavit to.
From early childhood | have used cof-
fee The taste was no doubt hereditary,
coming from a long line of Coffee loving
ancestors who bequeathed me IL complexion
to match.
When others spoke of the injurious effect
of coffee | smiled in a lofty sort of way
and took an extra cup, and when Il friend.
who is an excellent judge of the good
things of this world, left OFF coffee and
tried Postum, regarded her as the victim
of fad and told her so.
Finally my health began to fail and
| thought perhaps there might be some
truth in the statement that coffee was at
the bottom OF it, SO | tried leaving it of.
but the meals were no meals at all.
That was not imagination. neither was
the headache morbid listlessness. and gem
era arrangement OF the system. found my
coffee habit was not to be lightly thrown
aside, and became very much vexed at my
own weakness. Try my plan my friend
said. and in my extremity | finally yielded
She gave me some Postum. which | boiled
about five minutes and slipped it somewhat
dSdainiully. me color was BoOd ana the
fragrance but the taste was fiat. When
my friend inquired she shook her head and
smiled Five minutes. when | told you
fifteen; oh We of little faith. Let me make
the next cup for you" She did so. and
ii was revelation.
For a week | continued its use with
great benefit even the bad taste in my
mouth had disappeared. Humbly | sought
my friend and said: ''If you will tell me
where can get Postum shall continue its
use" She smiled and remarked: Il am
afraid YOU are the victim of a fad"
took the home thrust as gracefully as pos
sible. well enough satisfied to be joked, in
asmuch as have been SO very much helped
by the discontinuance of coffee and the
use of Postum. Della X. Sheldahl, 142t
Sixth Avenue, Des Moines. Ia.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-01
TO ANSWER A SERIOUS CHARGE
An Italian Arrested for Interfering
Win Ihc Mails.

Antonio Cirigllo an Italian. was arrested
yesterday afternoon on a warrant issued By
United States Commissioner Mills, on the
charge of interfering with the transmission
OF the United States mails. The comp ain
ing witness is Mrs. Philomene Buhot, who
alleged that the accused had been the
cause of her husband not receiving nu-
merous letters addressed to him which had
been placed in the mail.
Ciriglio. when arrested on Louisiana
Avenue by Deputy United States Marshal
Wikerson, stoutly protested his limo
cence. The matter will be called for pre-
| liminary hearing today before Commits
sioner Mills
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-01
DOG FIGHTERS IN CUSTODY.
Four ColOred Men and IA Canine APP
pretended in "a Stable.

prehendeu "a StaDte.
Obey Baker, John Anderson. William
Burke and James Marshall, all colored
were arrested at o'clock yesterday after
noon by Sergeant Shillington and Police
man Lally. of the First precinct, and
locked up on n charge OF fighting dogs
Sport well-bred bulldog, who shows
unmistakeable evidences of gerry COLI
flict with a fellow-canibe, is also in Gus
tody and will probably be submitted in
evidence against the men.
Sergeant Shillington yesterday received
information to the effect that dog fight
was to be held in a stable somewhere
in his precinct and in the neighborhood of
the station house. AS he could not learn
the proposed scene of the conflict, he de-
tailed Policemen Mellen and Emmert 10
cover a portion of the beat, while he and
Policeman Lally patrolled the other.
After search of several stables in his
designated section. the sergeant and his
subordinate located the fight at simmons
livery stable, at the corner of Twelfth
Street and Ohio Avenue northwest. They
were seen approaching by a colored man
on the lookout who gave the warning.
The policemen gained entrance to the
stable before the assembled crowd could
escape. They found 4 dog fight in prog
ress in boxed stall. where the men now
under arrest were eagerly watching the en-
counter. The men were compelled to sep
arate the dogs and were then placed under
arrest.
The object OF the fight was to determine
the pugnacious qualities of one of the
dogs. Marshall having agreed to purchase
the animal in the event of its being vic
toriCus. The four men will be arraign-
ed in court this morning.
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CUT WITHOUT PRovocATIoN.
John Bright Makes an allegation
Against William Christmas.

John Bright, colored, 43 years old, was
taken to the Emergency Hospital about
$3.50 O'Clock last night suffering from stab
wound in the right breast. He stated that
the wound was inflicted by William Christ
mas, also colored, in Government Alley
northwest.
Bright. it seems. was passing through the
alley and when in front of Christmas
house heard noise. the source of which
he decided TO investigate. Before he had
an opportunity to do so, however. Christ
mas appeared at the door, and. according
to the story of Bright, words were ex-
changed Bright states that without warn
ing Christmas. rushed up to him and in
nicted the wound. Bright does not know
what kind OF a weapon was used, but from
the appearance OF the wound it was evil
IDENTIFY a penknife.
The knife entered the breast and struck
a rib. thus preventing serious injury The
wound was treated and dressed and Bright
went to his home at 321 + Street south
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-01

eight hour law in the local police depart
ment. The subject vas later discussed
by the meeting and endorsed.
The following standing committees were
announced by the president: Legislative -
Milford Spohn, William Marsh, Samuel
Armstrong, John McVey, and William Ca
ton. Grievance. L. Lomax. John Fitz-
gerald. John Wolf. Frank Kopp. James
McIvor. Finance-R. II. McKim, William
Silver d. T. Rabbit. Charles Bernard, W.
II. Henson. Ways and Means-John Car
mody. Z. T. Mccullough. p. G. Kelly, Viii
liam Hunt. Henry Hagerty. Z. J. O'Brien.
7 Thomas Jackson. O. p. Cox. ID. Maloney.
Constitution and Laws-Andrew Murray,
Il. TarraHt. Fl. l.. S. Streb j. J. Crowley.
John ROsser. ContraCt-George Cline A.
Murray John Carmody. Fraternal dele
gate to the Central Labor Union-William
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-01
LABOR DELEGATES IN SESSION.
\ Committee Appointed to Wait Up
on the Industrial COmmissfon.

A full quota of delegates from sixteen
affiliated organizations attended the meet
ing of the local Federation OF Labor last
evening at Plasterers' Hall.
The bill introduced in Congress by Rep
resentatiye jenkins, which proposes TO fix
the hours of work of the members of the
Metropolitan police force at eight hours
each day. was discussed at length and
unanimously endorsed. A special commit
tee was also appointed to wait upon the
industrial commission and call to the at
tention of that body the immediate needs
of organized labor in the District. A com
mittee was also appointed to call upon
Chief Paris of the fire department and
protest against the members of the de-
partment doing any work other than that
in connection with the proper conduct OF
the fire department.
The following standing committees We're
appointed to serve during the coming half
year: Legislative. T. Balkman. a. c.
Clements. j. Miles, G. w Blackstone
Propaganda-C. Enrich. G. Glasgow. w
II. Sickle, J. Matthews, Daniel Connors
Contract. Padgett. j. X. Parker, NJ
Blum, r. Murray, and C. Hobbin.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-01
TO BRING BACK SOLDIER DEAD.
Transport RoumAnia to sniI for Por-
To Rico TnmnrrOn.

The transport Roumania will sail from
New York tomorrow for Ponce. Porto Rico,
on a sacred mission. The vessel is to bring
TO this country the remains OF the Ameri-
can soldiers who died on that island and at
Santiago, Cuba, either from wounds or dis
ease.
On board the Roumania will be twenty
undertakers and assistants in charge of T.
H. Rhodes formerly superintendent of Ar
lington National Cemetery After eXhum-
ing and placing in alright iron baskets
the 30 boys in blue buried at or near
Ponce, they will be placed on the transport
which will proceed to Santiago. where
about 500 troops are inferred.
The soldier dead that are not claimed
by friends or relatives will be buried with
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-01
TO MAKE A TEST CASE.
The Riggs National Bank Sues the
District Collector OF Taxes.

The Collector of Taxes for the District.
E G. Davis, was yesterday made defend
ant in two suits at law for $4,000 damages
each, the plaintiff in both cases being the
Riggs National Bark These actions are
the first steps taken by the national banks
of the District to prove Illegal the recent
attempt of the Commissioners to impose
a tax upon their capital stock. However
the case may be decided, appeals will be
taken through the Court OF Appeals for
the District to the Supreme Court of the
United States for the purpose of obtaining
final judgment on this question.
1t is alleged by the bank that Collector
Davis seized and held an iron safe be-
longing to the Riggs Bank by force of
arms, thereby damaging the corporation
in the amounts given. By stipulation of
counsel, it was agreed that this action on
the part of Mr.. Davis should be made the
basis for carrying the matter to the Su-
preme Court of the United States the
Riggs Bank was the only bank upon which
the tax amounts to more than $1,000, and
as no suit involving less than that sum can
be tried before that court For counsel the
banks of the District have retained Messrs.
Nathaniel Wilson, W. +. Mattingly, A. 3.
Worthington, and K. Ross Perry & Son.
and the District will be represented by its
attorneys, S. T. Thomas and A. b. Duvall.
This litigation hangs upon act Of
Congress approved May 3, 1877, which es-
tablished schedule Of personal taxes for
the District of Columbia. The question
involved is whether under this law
the national banks are liable to tax
upon their capital stock, and if liable,
whether they are subject to tax upon
United States bonds and other securities.
Once before in 1888, the District courts
sitting in general term. settled the ques-
tion in favor of the banks The Commits
sioners deem it their duty, however, to
have the question again tested and CO.
operated with the counsel for the banks
in having these cases instituted in order
that they may be carried to the Supreme
Court of the United States and opportunity
given the highest tribunal to make a final
disposition of the question
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-01
DISTRICT GUARD INSPECTED.
BattaIiOns Pass in Review Before
Brigndicr General Hnrrics.

BattaIions Pass in Review Before
Brigndicr General Hnrrics.
The first regimental inspection of the
Second Regiment. District of Columbia
National Guard, was held last evening
at the Centre Market. The inspection was
conducted by Brig. Gen. George II. Har-
ries, commanding the District Ma
tional Guard, assisted By the members
of his staff, and was Witnessed by a large
number of ladies' The members of Cen
eraI Harries' staff who were present were
Lieutenant Colonel Allaire. Capts. f. II.
Riggs and c. +. Cook, as aides, Major
Parmenter, Major Henderson, and Major
Ourand
The battalions inspected were: Fourth.
in command of Major F. S. Hodgson;
Fifth in command of Capt. G. W. England.
and Sixth, in command of Capt. +. c.
Holt.
After the inspection. the battalions
headed by the National Guard Brigade
Band, under the leadership of Lieutenant
Mcleod, passed in review of the staff Of
iicers.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-01
VERDICT FOR THE DEFENDANTS
4, The Duparauet. Buut md Moneusc
CompnnN FniIs in Its Suit.


Company Fails in Its Suit.
In the case of the Duparquet, Huot and
Moneuse Company against Edward II.
Allen and David l. Towers, trading as
Allen & Towers, and Stilson Hutchins.
Justice Bradley yesterday instructed the
jury to return verdict for the defendants.
The litigation was for the recovery of
S2l9.10 for merchandise furnished Allen
a. Towers. at Glen Echo. 1t was sought
by the plaintiffs to make Mr.. Hutchins
responsible for the debt because of his
alleged interest in the Glen Echo property.
In disposing of the matter, Justice Brad
ley stated that there was not the slightest
scintilla of proof tending to show that
Allen & Towers and the defendant Hutch
ms were co-partners. 1t would be waste
Of time. he said, for the court under such
conditions of proof TO submit to the jury
the question, whether Mr.. Hutchins was
cO-partner. The court is clear that the
evidence would got justify such a con-
clusion.'' said Justice Bradley, land
think if the jury would SO find it would
be the duty of the court to set aside the
verdict"
The defendants were represented by
Clarence A Brandenburg.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-01
A Cordial Endorsement.

Extract from a letter recently received
from Representative George W. Smith,
Of Illinois
Washington, Jan. 20. 1899.
Drs. Cowden and Riegel:
Gentlemen: Having been treated by
you for Catarrh. the result has been so
satisfactory that l can heartily recon-
mend your method of treatment to all in
need Of such services. Wishing you con-
tinued success. am. yours. very truly.
GEORGE W. SMITH.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-01
The Mortality Record

Deaths were reported at the local health Of
fee yesterday as follows: James Lewis, 90 years:
Antoinctte Gaines Agnus, 10 years; Elizabeth A.
I-twrenson, - years; Mary Jane NcaIc, 40 years:
Sarah Ann Gasner, 81 years; Jane Smith, ~
years; RinGgold Taylor, 80 years; Betty Wheeler,
II years; Robert Carter 30 years; Joseph Wash
inst"m, 30 years; Wilbur Saunders. % years:
Sarah Bernard, IL years; Harry Burdette Woods,
3 years; Elsie Marie Kendricl = years: Charles
Herbert Sims, ) months; Edna Braund, 8 months:
Mary u. Lucas, months; John Wilson, : days;
Josephine Brown, day.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-01

The greatest danger from La Grippe is Of its
resulting in pneumonia. II reasonable is
used. however. and Chamberlaiu's Cough Remedy
taken all danger will be avoided. Among the
tens OF thousands who have used this remedy for
Ia grippe we have yet 10 learn of single case
having resulted in pneumonia which shows CON
elusiyey that this remedy is certain preventive
OF that dangerous disease. 1t will cure Ia grippe
in less time than any other treatment. 1t is pleas
ant and safe to take. For sale by Henry Evans,
Wholesale and Retail Druggists. p3s St NV,
and Conn. ave. and st. NV, and 1928 Nd
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-01
STANDING COMMITTEES NAMED.
Col. \. w. Fitzgerald Addresses the
BuiIdin. Trades Council.

Col. Nathaniel Ward Fitzgerald last
members of the Building Trades Council
in support of the Jenkins bill now before
Congress. favoring the adoption of the
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-01

crease of taxes on private property grow
ing out of this policy may progress so far
as to become an appreciate influence
against the ownership of private real es-
tate in the District. The Commissioners
believe such ownership should be encour-
aged by minimizing the taxes and other
expenses connected Herewith as to make
il profitable field for investment"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-01
WhV 1t Cures,

The Cowden- Riegel treatment cures be-
cause it cleanses thoroughly before curing
remedies are applied. Each case is treated
for itself alone. No one remedy can cure
catarrh. 1t is so mild and soothing that
healthy portions are not intiamed by
medicines applied TO the disease. Have
your case examined by these physicians
and receive treatment free of all cost.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-01

It Was announced at the National Guard head
quarters yesterday that Lieut. Col. theodore
Wo.icr. lite Of the First District of Columbia
Volunteer Regiment. would be appointed the
next adjutant general Of the District militia, 10
relieve Captain Allare, Twentv-tiard Infantry.
L. 5 A who has been ordered TO the Philippine
to Join his regiment.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-01

military honors at Arlington. The caskets
in which the bodies are to be transported
will be Theoretically sealed to prevent
danger of infection from disease germs.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-01
Mr.. Gould Takes Hold.

Ashley NJ. Gould who time ago ap-
pointed assistant in the office Of the United
States Attorney for the Dis rict, I'll the vacancy
caused by the resignation of Daniel William
Baker. will today enter upon the discharge OF the
duties -of his Office
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-01
MORPHINE!

We will send anyone addicted to
TRIAL TREATMENT. FREE OF
Containing GREAT VITAL PRIN-
Confidential correspondence invited
1lSl BROADWAY, NEW YORK.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-01

OPIUM. MORPHINE, LAUDANUM. or other drug habit
CHARGE of the most remarkable remedy discovered
CIlE heretofore unknown REFRACTORY CASES solicite
from all. especially PHYSICIANS. ST. JAMES SOCIETY
ialI-we-lyr
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-01

Ask for the best and Of coUrSc when you do
You will find Heurich's beer to be such. Phone
81, Arlington Bottiing Co, for a
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SA.98 for these coats.

In this first lot you will find fine
black and royal blue kersey coats, all
satin lined, and fashioned in the most
particular style-and scores upon
scores Of other stylish garments-in-
Guiding fine velour plush coats. richly
edged with marten fur. These are the
most fashionable garments ever shown
b. any store. And no matter what they
sold for formerly-any one in the lot
is offered you at $49S.
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1888 for these coats.

Choice of any coat in this lot-all
that are left from the highest-priced
garments sold this season-the smart
est and most fashionable effects to be
found-finest silk-iined garments will
be offered for $685. This is by far the
most remarkable offering ever made
for no other merchant would have the
courage to see such high-class coats
go at this price. But we are deter
mined to cut a clearing.
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Fechts Greater SOres 5s=5l5 Seventh Street.
4 special sale of Innings.

Brown, gray and black double thick
Canvas. such as is sold at Sc a
yard everywhere &c
OUR SPECIAL PRICE ........ u,
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CheYiOt serge skirts, S2.49.

Choice of finest quality all wool black
and blue cheviGt serges-made in the
most thoroughly stylish manner posi-
admirably lined and bound-with
perfect hang and ft-will be offered
for S2.i9.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-06
sorth Dakota Notes.

Fl. II. Platts and Stanley l.. vanway have
bought the store of Hornby Bros. at Egan.
The new 5000 bushel grain elevator of
Adam Royhl & Co. at Arlington has been
completed.
Waldo Ross. Valley Springs lad with
true American pluck, has started on a
bicycle journey to San Francisco where he
ship.
a new ordinance has gone into effect at
al ii p. m. each day, and on SATURDAYS w from from
lowing.
The Egan Express complains that that
town Is getting entirely too loud" Sun
days; that there Is too much fighting too
much profane language apparently too
much beer drinking and too few cold water
baths.
taker Of Rock Rapids. Ia, representing
themselves and three others, will buy a
upon which they will place 1000 head Of
cattle.
Farmers are so "fiush" with money this
fall that IT is no uncommon, thing for them
to go around with hundreds of dollars in
cash i'm their pockets, and owing to the
STEnf SS,H mS II aSont Is asSrss aS 5 5Ra9yff sPsas
field the. other day he dropped his pocket
book which contained the money besides
valuable papers and has not seen it since,
John Lander, a Mcpherson county farmer,
has found diversified farming pays In the
spring OF 1895 he was the owner OF four
cows, three quarter sections of land and
personal property heavily encumbered He
had faith in the cattle and creamery busl-
ness and added eight more COWS. making a
total OF twelve. The last four years he has
sold cattle, milk and butter TO the amount
OF $77s.5O, and few days ago shipped to
market a mixed carload OF stock which
netted him $3.50 more, or u total OF 81 ,62S
received from his stock interests during the
period, and has left on. his farm sixteen
VI debt.