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The times., 1899-03-25
DAMAGED IN CHARACTER.
james Sprigg. Jr.. Asks Repnration
to the Amount of 100000.

James SprigZ. Jr.. Asks Reparation
to the Amount of 100000.
James Sprigg, jr.. through his attorneys,
A. A. Lipscomb and Richard Bell, filed
for 100000 damages yesterday against
Daniel S. Evans and Alfred ]. Whitton,
whom he charges with having attempted
10 defame his good name and character.
The suit is a sequel to the proceedings
filed on March is against the defendants
named and the Domestic Fire Extinguisher
Company by Sprigg who asked for an in
junction, accounting and discovery and the
appointment of receiver for the defendant
company. Sprigg was the local represen-
tatiye of the Domestic Fire Extinguisher
Company for some time. During the latter
part of last year he resigned and the de-
fendant Whitton was appointed TO sue
ceed him When the latter took charge
of the business, after investigating the
accounts of the local office. he reported a
shortage of over 81 ,oo0 and later increased
this amount to OYER $1,000.
At the time Sprigg resigned he was con-
fined TO his home by illness, but. TO insure
the company against loss, deposited with
Il $4,000 worth Of stock. In his declara
ton filed yesterday he alleges that he has
always borne a good name in the COM
munity and has never been suspected OF
stealing or defaulting.
The times., 1899-03-25
TAX ON SECONDHAND
BICYCLE SELLING
Dealers Must Pay the Annual
$40 License Fee.
The Decision of the Court of Ap-
peals in a Test Case.
The LAW Held TO BE Conclusive and
Piain-LeGaIity of the Reg
uIation Upheld.

The decision handed down yesterday by
the Court of Appeals for the District in
what has come to be known as the second
hand bicycle cases." will be unwelcome
news 10 The bicycle dealers in the city who
handle secondhand machines, and also the
merchants who deal in secondhand goods
OF any kind. The court in its opinion an
nounced by Chief Justice Alvey makes IL
compulsory for all dealers in second hand
goods TO secure license IN order 10 con-
duct such a business, although they may
have already procured license TO carry on
the sale of new goods OF the same kind.
The opinion was handed down in the case
Of John D. Lasley. who was charged in the
Police Court with dealing in second hand
bicycles without proper license. Mr.. Las
ley is dealer In bicycles and receives sec
ond-hand bicycles. or those which have
been ridden, in trade as part payment for
new machines. Several other dealers were
charged with violating the law in the same
manner and at the same time with Mr..
Lasley.
The case of Mr.. Lasley was chosen to
test the law. and hearing was had in the
Police Court. where judgment was rendered
against the bicycle dealers An appeal was
taken TO the Court Of Appeals for the Dis
frict. and the case was argued some time
ago
The court, in delivering the opinion,
states that the law on the matter is con-
elusive and plain, and requires a dealer
10 procure license before engaging in
business. The only substantial point 10 be
settled. ID was stated, is whether or not the
act of Congress giving the Commissioners
authority 10 make such municipal regula-
tions Is valid. In reference TO this the
court says there seems 10 be no reason for
contention. and the decision in the Stout
enburg- Hennick case. in which the point
raised was whether or not a commercial
traveller could be compelled to pay Ii
cepse, was cited. The case was taken on
appeal to the Supreme Court of the United
States and the regulation WAS held TO be
valid. The fact that the plaintiff in error
MIR. Lasley, was conducting a principal
business and dealing in new bicycles, the
court maintained does not relieve him oi
the duty and obligation of obtaining Ii
cense TO deal in secondhand machines, OF
any other class OF secondhand goods.
The regulation. the court says is explicit
The court also stated that there was nc
error in the charge of the court below. In
the appeal an exception lad been taken to
the fact that the information was made by
one of the Assistant United States At
torneys for the District, instead of by q
District official. This, however, the court
decided. did not affect the legality OF the
proceedings
In accordance with the decision of the
Court Of Appeals. all the dealers in bicycles
in the city who handle second hand ma
chimes or other secondhand goods will be
required TO pay tax OF $40 per year as all
dealers in secondh goods are required
10 do
The times., 1899-03-25
BLEEDING PILES

And all other forms of this common and
often dangerous disease readily cured with
out pain or inconvenience.
Thousands of men and women are affiict-
ed with some sort of piles. without either
knowing the exact nature of the trouble
or knowing ii, are careless enough to allow
1t to run without taking the simple means
offered for radical cure.
The failure of salves and ointments to
permanently cure piles has led many to be-
lieve the only cure TO be surgical op-
Grafton.
Surgical operations are dangerous to life,
and moreover, not often entirely success
full. and at this time are no longer used by
the best physicians or recommended by
them.
The safest and surest way to cure any
case of piles, whether blind, bleeding, or
protruding is to use the Pyramid Pile
cure, composed of healing vegetable oils,
and absolutely free from mineral poisons
and opiates. The following letter from a
Pittsburg gentleman, a severe sufferer from
bleeding piles, gives some idea OF the
prompt effectual character of this pile cure
He writes;
] take pleasure writing these few lines
TO let you know that ! did not sleep for
three months except for short time each
night because of a bad case of bleeding
piles. l was down in bed and the doctors
did me no good. A good brother told me
OF the Pyramid Pile Cure. and | bought
from my druggist three fifty cent boxes
They cured me and Will soon be abe TO
go to my work again.
WILLIAM HANDSCHU,
46 St, Cotton Alley
below Butter ST., Pittsburg, Pa.
The Pyramid Pile Cure is not only the
safest and surest remedy for piles, but is
the best known and most popular. Every
physician and druggist in the country
knows it, and what 1t will do.
Send to Pyramid Co., Marshall Mich.
for little book on cause and cure of piles.
describing all forms Of piles and the proper
treatment So
The Pyramid can, be found at. all drug
stores at SO cents per package.
The times., 1899-03-25
FELL FROM A HIGH ROOF.
Narrow Escape of a Cornice workel
From Instant Death.

John Thomas. a corpice' worker, twen-
ty-two years Of age, met with serious ac-
cident while at work on building in the
northwestern part of the city at $3.50
O'Clock yesterday morning. He was en-
gagged in putting up roof cornice on a
three-story house. Losing his balance, be
fell distance of forty feet to the ground.
He was picked up in an unconscious con-
dition and sent TO the Emergency Hospital
in the ambulance
An examination by the physicians at the
hospital disclosed that Thomas had sus-
tanned several severe contusions of the
face, fracture of his right collar bone.
fractures of both arms above the wrists, a
compound dislocation of the right wrist
joint and a serious confusion of the alb
domen. The injuries were dressed and the
man was sent to ward. 1t was stated
last night that Thomas was in a critical
condition, although hope is entertained for
his recovery. The injured man lives with
his mother at 6l4 Irving Street northw
The times., 1899-03-25
THE ADDYsToN TRUST CASE.
The Supreme Courts Opinion Await
ed With Much Interest.

eu Win
The approaching trial of what Is known
as the Addyston trust case, which will be
heard before the Supreme Court of the
United States some time next month, is
being awaited with considerable anxiety
and interest by Government officials con-
cerned with the enforcement of the law.
The interest in the case lies in the fact
that if the Government wins it viii then
be in a strong position TO proceed against
a large number of the recently organize
trusts under the antitrust law, as now
formulated.
The defendants in the Addyston case are
manufacturers of iron pipe, located in sew
eral cities. The Government claimed that
these firms had entered into combination
in unlawful restraint of interstate COM
merce. The Government demanded that
all pipe sold and transported from one
State TO another be forfeited and confis-
Gated according TO law.
The times., 1899-03-25
His Lie Was Saved

Mr. J. i. lally. prominent citizen Of Hannibal.
No. lately had a wonderful deiiverance froir a
frsshifnl death. In telling VI it he says: II was
taken with Typhoid Fever. thntv ran into Pneu
inonis Ny lungs became hardened. was 30
weak ! couldn't even sit mp in bed Nothing
helped me. / expected 10 soon die of Consumr,.
tion, when hoard of Dr. Kings New Discover.
Ono bottle gave great relief. I continued TO use
1t. and DOW am well and strong. can't say too
much IN its praise This marvellous medicine is
the suEest and quickest cure in The world for all
Throat sud lang Trouble. Regular sizes 30
cents and <1.0o Trixl bottles free at Henry
ontee1
The times., 1899-03-25
Going Home to Face Charges.

Israel d. Hargett, coored, formerly postmaster
at Rocky Mount, n O.. who is charged with
having enbezzled the funds Of. that office was
turned over TO the North Carolina authorities
last night by Deputy United States Marshal S. NJ
Farmer. Hargett arrived in Washington on We'd.
nesday and gave himself up 10 the United States
authorities. lie claims that he did not rob the
postoiiice of which he was in charge, but that
the funds, amounting to between 5000 and $500
were taken by his partner, W. W. Watson, a
North Carolina politician
The times., 1899-03-25
Only Is Cents for the Round Trip to
Arlington Tomorrow.

Sunday promises TO be bright. pleasant day.
and there will doubtless he another large crowd
who will take advantage of the reduced rates
offered by the Washington. Alexandria, and
Mount Vernon Railway, and go TO spend part OF
the day at Arlington. Round trip tickets will be
sold for only l5c.--tiekets being good ON all
trains Electric trains leave the station at l3Ia
Street and Pennsylvania Avenue every forty five
minutes for Arlington Sunday. Those going
to Mount Vernon will find these electric trains
the quickest and most interesting route
The times., 1899-03-25
The Hart Guinnip Funeral,

Funeral services We're held at 4 80 oclock
yesterday afternoon over the remains of
Hart Guinnip. who committed suicide
Thursday morning by shooting himself in
the head with revolver in his boarding
house, 800 French Street northwest The
services were private. At their conclu-
sion the remains were shipped TO Watkins,
N Y, where the interment will be made
tndav
The times., 1899-03-25
Thc NortaIity Recor,I.

Deaths were recorded at the Health Office YES.
terday as follows: Elizabeth Blair ninety wears;
An,iai,isia NJ Comnins, seventy-six years; Jose.
phine sCsruthers, sixty-seven years; Hart Guin.
min, forty-one years; Peter Z. SHEPPARD thirty
eight years; Ida r. Meade twenty four years: Lul,
Brown, twenty years; James e. Wicks. ten years;
Harris syinton Butler, year, and Sampson E.
Minor, eight months
The times., 1899-03-25
Hurt in n Runaway.

Harry o. Pickett. employed as a driver
by w. II. Fisher, of Fourteenth Street and
Rhode Island Avenue northwest, while
driving at the corner of Sixteenth and T
Streets northwest, yesterday morning, lost
control OF his horse. The animal ran
away and Pickett, in his efforts to stop il,
lost his balance and fell under the wagon
the wheels passing over his right leg,
breaking it above the knee. He was taken
TO the Emergency Hospital. where the frac
ture was set. Pickett was then sent TO a
ward. He lives at 439 Street northwest.
The times., 1899-03-25

have been afflicted with rheumatism for four.
teen years. and nothing seemed 10 give any relief
able to be around I'll the time but constantly
suffering. I had tried everything could hear oi
and at last was told /, try Chamberiain's Pain
Balm, which ! did, and Immediately re-
iieved and in a short time cured. 1 am happy to
say that it has not since returned.-Josh Edgar
Germantown. Cal. For sale by'eHenry Evans
Wholesale and Retail Druggist, 93s Street north
vest; Connecticut Avenue and Street north
west. and lA2s Maryland Avenue northeast.
The times., 1899-03-25
Yannirnns Beat the Ginnt..

Yannigans defeated the Giants in a Ave
inning game this afternoon by score of
2 to l. The playing was good. Doyle, who
was hit on the shin by a bat yesterday,
was limping today and was not able to
hold his place with the team. Day feels
the need of more pitchers. picked
Charleston team will play the Giants to-
The times., 1899-03-25
Decided u Draw.

A large number of. Washington people
journeyed to Hyattsville last night TO wit
ness the six-round bout between p. F.
OConnor, of this city, and Prof. Michael
T. McQuade. of Boston. The bout is said
to have been lively from start to finish and
was decided draw by Referee Mcdonnell
The times., 1899-03-25
Two DfNorce. Granted.

Mary T. B. Gordon granted divorce ve,.
ferday frun William ]. Gordon by Justice Cox.
The petitioner was allowed the privilege Of re-
snining ber maiden name. Mary E. Brown
Randolph +. Fortune also granted divorce
from his wife, Meduss Fortune
The times., 1899-03-25
nahy Mu,nor..-nr. Agnew,s ointm.n.

Baby HuSnors.-Dr Agnews Ointment
sooihcs, quie,s.. and effects quick and effective
cures in all skin eruptioDs, common 10 baby
during foethirs tirDe.i. 1T rs harmless TO the hair
In .cases of Scald Head and cures Eczema. Salt
Rheum. and all Skin Diseases OF Older people ).
- 35 cents. Sold by =. S. Williams 9th ~ =
sts. Edmonds L Williams, ii and Penn. aye.-2s.
The times., 1899-03-25

ACKER L AFFLEcK, 1929 Pa. ave. NV.
NHITESlDE WALTON 1921 Pa. ave. NV.
g. G. c. SIMMS, n. Y. ave. and l&th st. NV.
HOWARD RATCLIl'F. 11th and sts. ne.
HoYLE L CO., 4th and East Capitol sts-
FRANK P. WELLER, sth and SITS.
CHARLES II. BLUMER, n. Capitol and n sts. ne.
VICTOR h ESCH. lf2s Maryland ave ne
IL. FALCoNER, llth and N sis. Sc.
The times., 1899-03-25
"A TRAINING IN CLEANLINESS IS A
FORTUNE." COMPLETE YOUR EDUCATION WITH
SAPOl 10
MONEY WANTED Axn TO LOAN.

-, -
"ANIED-Ssoo- 3 to years; per cent interest
hrst trust on valuable property; will pay
bonus IL money can be loaned al once Address
sANoEL WALKER. this Office. mhsi.st
WANTED. A LOAN OF S7.0oo-To construct a
business plant property in Prince George
Co. Nd. near the District OF Columbia: 10 be
secured by mortgage trust on the property
to be improved. which will be worth than
double the loan when completed The highest
legal rate OF interest, by contract in Maryland
90 per cent?. will be paid, payable semi-an-
nuaily. principal payable si,0oe at the end Of
second year. and 5000 at the end Of each year
thereafter until all is paid; or the whole at
the end OF i've years. preferred. Address
B. fLANT. this office. for interview and FULL
particulars ma29-3t-em
The times., 1899-03-25
Grippe Kills More People

Than Small Pox, YeIloa Fe.
: 1 ! 1 ! ! ; ; : :
EmH ger, Cholera or any other
x I%F contagious disease. Ask
M4//NH y0ur Doctor.
IZMM W Thousands die in every epi-
/kHX( IN dernic of La grippe like the present
~ N one and thousands die every year
afterward from some weakness
y MY Of the system le eft ooer from la
AIT grippe.
NT Grippe is little feared
A/AN because it is little nnder.
.QN stood. Hswork is hidden-often
HA does not appear even to the prac-
~ ticed eye Of the physician.
49, A genuine, hard case of la
grippe scarcely ever leaves
sound system. Nearly always there remains
weakness, a loophole for disease.
ne germs OF la grippe are the smallest
microbes known, yet they generate toxine
poison Of the most giruIenf character.
La Grippe is in the air. You don't have
20 be exposed, as in other contagious diseases.
In one week the wave of injection crosses
continent A nation is infected as quickly as
one city. You cannot escape la grippe by iso-
lation. You breathe in bacteria at every breath.
Grippe can be Cured by Foley's Honey
and Tar. This is guaranteed.
Grippe can be Pyegented by Foley's
Honey and Tar. This is guaranteed.
Foley's Honey and Tar reaches the root
of the disease. 1t destroys and eradicates the
germs Of la grippe. 1t puts the system on a
plane to resist and expel these microbes.
FoIey's Honey and Tar, by absolutely
curing La grippe, leaves no loophole for future
lung trouble, throat diseases, stomach disorders
and fatal organic troubles.
All druggists sell FoIey's Honey positive
against infection of kind.
Grippe with a cold. that cold fu one day ach
Foy's Honey and Tar 1t all colds and Positively
prevents bmenmonia
Pa aver STEVENS Pa ave and 9th st NV
LION, JOHN ". ave
J. andl s HUTTON and L
F, no l. At and p
HURLEBAUS and Vstsnv
r. and stsn
N Capito oandRs stsn A T. N p
The times., 1899-03-25
DON'T EAlI IQ CONSULT

The Noted and Gifted Southern Palmist and Mind
reader; this lady is much in little: see her and
be convinced. She will tell you what will han
pen to you in the future. FLORENCE JUDSoN
HE St NV. Fee, 81. mhI0-It
The times., 1899-03-25
ECLIPSE and CORONA
BICYCLES.
lASLEYS 18th and \

MR. LINCOLN ONCE SAID OF CERTAIN SOL.
ders. that They great on dress parade.
but 70 good in action Such soldiers shonid take
Mitchell Tonic. Sect Sold by EVANS drug
gist. 93s st. nb5t
The times., 1899-03-25
Loans of $40 e.: =; ;;:;:; :5ss:. g.

Wagons, etc, AZ lowest rates and on the dsv
you apply. We loaning on the Building 4
Loan Association plan, which makes the cost of
carrying loans much less than yor pay else
where, and allows you to pay ii Of in any sized
notes you desire. running from one to tyely.
months You only pay for the use Of money FOR
the length Of time you carry it. II you have /,
loan with some Other company we will nav IL
of and adsance you more money IL desired. Rate.
cheerfully given snd no cost to you unless loan
IS made Loans made anywhere in the District.
Call and get rates. Front room, first aoar Scisn.
tihc America Building
National Mortgage Loan Co.
SIS F Street N. W.
The times., 1899-03-25

JOHN W. JENNINGS, lI42 Conn. ave
HUTTON & HILTON, 22d and L sts nw
L. 5. DAY & CO., 18th and sts- NV
HURLEBAUS' PHARMACY. l4th and sts. nv.
J. r. CASSIN, 9TH and sts NV.
A. 7. BR0NAUGH, eth and sts. NV.
n c. EASTERDAY, n. J. ave and C St NV.
c. Fl. WEISS, Anacostia.
The times., 1899-03-25
OLD DR.. WEST,

s5 years specialist PRIVATE DISEASES. Man.
hood restored. Consultation and treatment
FREE. Room 81, Pacific Building, 624 F St NV
ma2I-1w-em
IT'S money in your pocket and a nice suit Of
clothes to boot il You investigate the spIen-
did spring suits and overcoats; all custom made
and slightly worn, that are selling fors lust
trifng sum. JUSTH'S OLD STAND, GIG ST
mh21.7t
NINE. DAVIS, born clairvoyant and card reader,
tells about business; removes SPELLS and evil
influences; reunites the separated. and gives luck
to all; piles and drunkenness. 122s 25th st.
NV. mhf-Imo
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1899-03-10

TRAINS RUNNING WEST.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1899-03-10

You may thank your stars that yoI
are not the Emperor OF China. III
is most unhappy individual. lie II
surrounded by wall OF etiquette as ole
as his great Chinese Wall and even
more unchanging.
Here are some OF the rules he must
follow unfiinchIngly and with the
greatest care. They are imperative
and are never known to be broken:
lie must rise every morning at
O'Clock
The dishes served at breakfast are
the same day after day. and have been
fixed from time immemorial.
Every dish Is served In couples; two
ducks, two chickens two soups. two
cups Of tea, etc. each following the
other In time honOred succession.
He must eat Just 10 much OF each
dish, and show no partially. II he
appears TO like any food particularly
and eat heartily OF II. the State ply.
stefan, who stands behind him all the
time, Immediately orders II to be taken
away.
The Emperor must never turn cor
ner when out for a drive. III he Ii
seized with fancy to drive out, which
fortunately, does not occur often. AZ II
means enormous expenses, all the
streets must be made straight; II any
houses interfere they are promptly
swept away. while even a drled-up wa
tercourse must be spanned with q
bridge.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1899-03-10

An American millionaire who has a
palace at Veniae is more superstitious
than his countrymen usually are. On
Thanksgiving Day he invited a party
Of friends, including a Roman prince.
one OF the Queen OF Italy's maids OF
honor. and various sprigs OF the Italian
aristocracy. Tho Roman prince. how
ever. failed him at the last moment,
and the host refused to sit down TO
dinner on finding that the company
consisted OF thirteen persons. lie made
various frultless attempts to secure an
other guest. and at last. in despair, he
announced that he intended 10 follow
the customs OF the Arabs, who always
walt upon their guests. and eat their
own dinners by themselves afterward.
The meal proved a great SUCCESS.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1899-03-10
SPONGE FISHING.
THE WAY THEY ARE SIGHTED AND
BROUGHT TO THE SURFACE.

Some Curious Facts About the Marius
Product which Arc Not Generally
Known-Thsy Are Found In All the
Seas Of the World.
The sponges OF commerce and the
dried specimens OF other species are
not the actual animals. but merely
their skeletons. OF framework. That
which constitutes their vital parts il
removed in preparing them for mar
ket
nges do not have the power OF
motion POSSESSED by most animals.
they are nearly always attached to sub
merged objects Since II Ia impossible
for them to go in search OF food, they
can grow only in places where there is
plenty OF food such as they require.
They are more active in fresh than
In still water, and die In a short time
II exposed to the air. The surface OF
living sponge is covered with minute
pores, through which water is imbibed,
carrying with II both the air and the
organic PARTICLES necessary for the
support OF life.
Sponges are distributed through all
seas. and are classified, chiefly, ac-
cording to the structure OF the skeleton.
The Mediterranean and Red Seas are
the spongng grounds OF the Old
World; the grounds of the New World
are the Bahamas. Southern and West
Indies.
The best sponge OF commerce Ia
found In the Mediterranean, and Ia
known AZ Turkey, or Smyrna. sponge.
1t Is obtained by divers. who go clad In
armor when diving.
Sponges are usually obtained by
fishing for them. When sponge yea
sci arrives at the fishing grounds In
the Bahamas, 1t is anchored. and then
crew Immediately get ready for work.
The sponge fishers outfit consists OF a
small boat called "dingey." long
hook and a water-gass. The sponge
hook Is a three-pronged iron fork at
tached to the end OF very long pole:
the water glass Is simply a wooden
water bucket with bottom OF com
mon window glass.
To use It, the glass bottom is thrust
into the water, the fisherman puts the
bail around his neck and then burles
his head deep In the bucket to exclude
the light. There are always two men
to each dingey: one to act as "sculler"
and the other as hooker" While the
sculler proDels the dingey along very
slowly the hooker, In n kneeling POSI-
ton. keeps his head in the water. When
good sponge is sighted the hooker
gives a signal and the dingey stops.
Together the sculler and hooker
thrust the sDonge-hook down through
the water and run II under the sponge;
the roots are thus pulled loose from
the rocks and soon the game is In the
dingey. Thus the work goes on until
a boatload Is obtained, and then they
are taken ashore and placed In crawis
to be cured. The crawls are built by
sticking pieces OF brush or stakes into
the sand Just out OF the water, or
where 1t Ia very shallow.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1899-03-10
WHEATLETT

n perfect Breakfast Food, and contains all
the food properties OF wheat. Superior to
Oat meal. Absolutely the hest cereal food for
Musb, Gems, Griddle Cakes, Puddings, &c.
Just the food for children. Try II and learn.
mar II d. II. BOUIO.