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The times., 1899-02-15
4 FOOD SCARCITY IN
THE BLIZZARD'S Wake
The City Cut Off From All
Sources of Supply.
Prices of Green Produce Going Up
in Great Leaps.
Vegetables Not Ia he Had on Any
Terms. and Fresh Meat Stock
VIII Last but Two Days.

Business was practically suspended in
the markets yesterday. Fresh vegetables
were not TO be had at any price, and only
dried fruits, canned goods, and other
staple groceries were displayed for sale.
Hundreds of small grocery stores not only
were without vegetables, but had neither
bread, flour, meal, nor milk.
The retail stores and market stalls de-
pend almost entirely upon commission
merchants for their supplies and these
wholesale houses, with scarcely a single
exception. were out of green vegetables of
any kind yesterday. a great scarcity Of
potatoes, cabbage, and other winter vege-
tables was also reported.
The wholesale houses have advanced
prices until nearly all perishable supplies
are beyond the reach of any but the larger
hotels and restaurants. Vegetables are at
least 70 per cent higher than before the
blizzard. Irish potatoes have gone from
so cents a bushel 10 So cents, and cabbage
now brings $40 and $l2 per hundred. Eggs
sold at the close of business yesterday for
so cents a dozen, and the supply is very
limited. Several OF the large meat deal
ers were seen yesterday and questioned
regarding the beef supply and how long the
present stock will last. They said that
-, hSp. Sp',S 81 sn me- ol NAM i,
- r. ~ ~. o;,'a oi ot-S IN, -, anu
sir'ao 10, Erida,. rhe,, - t,,n.,-os
,bat on ooco,,nt -. ,ba soo-oit,, ot -
nray.;sio,s tha .aia ~ -, -, ,,.,,e,
Yesterday than ON anv nravious day for
wears and ina, na nresant sunnl, would
prohablv he exhausted nv tomorrow NIGHT
No relief can possibIv be expected before
Saturday or Monday Harry orders have
been sent to the western packing houses
and the supplies will be rushed through
as fast as possible.
Fresh pork has advanced from : to 10
cents pound, and very little, if any. Will
be offered for sale today Oysters for
family use are not to be had at any price,
as the entire supply has been bought up
by the hotels and restaurants
There is little possibility of the river
being opened for at least a week, and con-
sequently no relief can be expected from
that source. A provision dealer said yes
terday that there was no real danger of
absolute famine but that private families
would undoubtedly have to dispense with
all kinds of fresh supplies, including vege-
tables, fruits, and meat, for a few days at
least.
Large sales are reported in buckwheat
-four. hominy. navy beans, and dried
fruits. The smaller groceries have ex-
hausted their stocks of canned goods and
the larger stores state that their sales in
this line have greatly increased. A prom
inent groceryman said yesterday he had
sold five barrels of molasses and syrup at
retail, which breaks all previous records
for his house The bakeries report that
they are compelled to work their forces
The times., 1899-02-15

The mass meeting which was to have
been held last evening in Confederate Vet
erans' Hall under the auspices of the Cen
trail Labor Union and the Building Trades
Council was postponed on account of the
weather until this evening, when it will be
held in McCauley's Hail. No. 209 Penn
sylvania Avenue southeast.
The meeting is being held for the pur-
pose of discussing the eight-hour labor law
now pending before Congress. and other
matters of Legislation affecting the mem-
bers of organized labor
The meeting Will be addressed by Sam
uel Gompers, president of the American
Federation Of Labor; James O'Connell. and
7. j. Mcclure, as well as by other persons
prominent in the labor world.
The times., 1899-02-15
TRADES COUNCIL MEETING.
A Washington Firm Employing Non
Union Labor in Baltimore.

The Building Trades Council met last
evening at Electrical Workers Hall. There
was full attendance OF delegates from
the affiliated unions and President Healy
was in the chair with Milford S. Spohn as
secretary.
The joint committee representing the
Council and the Central Labor Union sub
mitted its report on the result of the eX
cursion given to River View on Labor Day
last September. The fnanc. al success of
the outing will not be made public until
the committees report has been audited.
a communication was read from the
Bricklayers' Union OF Baltimore, which
stated that Washington business firm
had started the erection of a large num-
ber of houses in that city by union
labor The matter was referred to a spe-
cial committee which viii make investiga-
tions and report at the next meeting of
the Council.
The Council will hold a smoker on next
Tuesday evening.
The times., 1899-02-15
THE SMALLPOX CRUSADE.
A Suggestion That All Firemen and
Policemen BE Nuccinated.

Advices were received at the Health Of
fee yesterday to the effect that Julian
Arnold. young white man, who at one
time resided at 7Sl Twelfth Street. in this
city, had been found suffering with small
pox in Alexandria. II is stated that Ar
mold was sick with smallpox while here.
BY order of Health Officer Woodward, the
house where Arnold formerly lived was
fumigated and quarantined YESTERDAY. The
inmates are under close surveillance and
have been vaccinated. Dr. Woodward has
suggested that all firemen and policemen
be vaccinated.
The times., 1899-02-15
ARE CANCERS DURABLE 4?

to.ooo persons die annually In the United states
from this dread disease because OF want Of
knowledge by physicians generally to 1t.
but II can be cured as well a any other disease
by one who knows how TO treat 1t. II you have
tumor don't walt until II gets In :he glands Of
the arm OF neck and cannot be cured. but have
II attended 10 at once. The lip, cheeks. nose. and
breast are ofteneet the seat Of the disease. Dont
allow the knife 10 be used. CHARLES ALLEN.
u. D.. No. 1890 O st. nv. deis.u
The times., 1899-02-15
The onmissi0ners' Orders.
The District Commissioners issued order!
as follows yesterday:

The DistFlct IommlsslOncrs issued GTders
as follows yesterday:
That 55 feet Of 2linch sewer $50 feet Of n.
inch sewer, and - feet Ui Is inch sewer with fuur
mauIolcs. bc constructed in the west side Of
Thirteenth Street northwest, between + and g
Streets at an estimated cost OF SllgO, clargrahlc
To- the current appropriation for main and pipe
sewers.
That 3i5 feet of l5inch sewer. 22j feet If l.
inch sewer, and three nanhulos be constructed
In the north side, and 80 feet of - in,h sewer
$50 feet Of r. inch sewer, aud three nanhucs De
constructed In the south side "i g Street north
west. between Thirteenth and funucrnth Streets
northwest at an estimated cost uf 500. charge
able to the current appropriation for main and
pipe sewers
That the time for completion II contract with
Andrew Glcrsun for grading Michigan Avenur
be cktrndrl tn MaN -. lNn. Aithnul penalIy.
The times., 1899-02-15

The greatest danger from La Grippe Is Of its
resulting in pneumonia. II reasonable care is
used, however, and Clambcflain's Cough Remedy
taken, all danger win be avoided. Among The
tens OF thousands who have used This remedy for
Ia grippe we have yet to learn Of single
having resulted in pneumonia which shows con
clusiycly that this remedy is a certain preventive
Of that dangerous disease. 1t will cure la grippe
in less time than any other treatment. IL is pleas
ant aud safe TO take. For sale by Henry Evans,
Wholesale and Retail Druggists g38 st. NV.
and Conn. ave. and S st. NV, and li2s Nd. ave.
The times., 1899-02-15
TO PRISON FOR LIFE.


Private John Nofwit, Company II, Sew
enth United States Volunteer Infantry.
having been tried and found guilty of muir
der by a general court martial convened
at Camp Haskell, Macon, Ga, was SEN
fenced. TO suffer death by being shot at
such time and place as may be designated
by the reviewing authority"
The record OF the proceedings of the gem
eral court-martial in this case having been
submitted TO the President for his action.
the following are his orders thereon:
The proceedings findings. and sentence in the
case Of Private John NufWit. Company II, Seventh
United States Volunteer Infantry are approved.
but the sentence Of death is cummuted to dis
honorable discharge from the service. forfcilng
all pay and allowances due him, and 10 impIisou-
ment for life.
The United States Penitentiary. Fort
Leavenwor,h Kan, is designated as the
place OF confinement. where the prisoner
will be sent under proper guard.
The times., 1899-02-15
FOR THE SUFFERING POOR.
Cash ia the Associated Charities and
Central Relief Committee.

The Central Relief Committee and the
Associated Charities were busy yesterday
receiving and distributing supplies and
money to the suffering and needy. The
situation is reported 10 be improving and
the generous aid so speedily forthcoming
has facilitated the relief work TO an extent
only measured by lessened agony OF the
many suffering from hunger and cold.
Besides many contributions, which it IS
impossible TO acknowledge AT present, the
Central Relief Committee received the fol-
lowing contributions not previously ac-
Lnowledged:
The times., 1899-02-15
j. T. ELLIS, Manager.
TEAM AND DRIVER MISSING.
Fear That IA HyattsyiIIc Expedition
Perishcd I'm the snow.

A report was received by the police yes
terday 10 the effect that team belonging
to Theodore Sonneberg, Of Hyattsville, had
started toward this city but had not been
heard OF since leaving that village. II is
believed that the team and driver were
caught in the storm and perished. A col
ored man, who is reported as being an old
and trusted employe, was in charge Of
the team. Nothing has been heard of
him.
The police do not think the team reached
Washington as the road to Hyattsville is
SO drifted with snow as to stop all traffic.
The times., 1899-02-15

G. y. Dickerson, of Moore Delaware
County, Pa, has reported to the police
that he was robbed OF gold watch ami
chain while in semi conscious condition
Monday night. near the corner of Twelfth
and + Streets northwest. Dickerson is Wis
iting his brother at COZ Maryland Avenue
The case ir being Investigated.
The times., 1899-02-15
Colonel Alexander TO Lecture.

Col John II. Alexander will deliver an
address tomorrow evening before the Con-
federate Veterans Association at their
hall. corner OF L and Eleventh Streets
An excellent programme OF vocal and in
strumental selections has also been ar
ranged for the occasion
The times., 1899-02-15

Marriages licenses were issued yesterday 10
William Hawkins and Rosa T. Stewart: George
Ella Williams: Frank A. Austin and Leila Y
Shipley; Amanda Mola and Edith Holmes; Al.
thur L. Reynolds and Charlotte +. Furnburkc,
Louis A. Eesline and Mary Dongherty; George
H. Wyatt and Joicic Collins
The times., 1899-02-15

Howell Titus. the young attorney who is
charged with obtaining $50 from Jacob
Deimer under false pratenhes. when ar
raigned in the Police Court yesterday
waiyed examination and was held In 800
bond for the grand jury.
The times., 1899-02-15

The meeting of the English literary
branch OF the Young Peoples Temple So
ciety. of the Eighth siieei Iempie' which
WAS 10 he called Wednesday evening, has
been postponed until further notice.
The times., 1899-02-15
ed by the Associated

Supplies were contributed as follows:
The Lowu Coffee Company, 80 pounds of coffee.
"A s" gave % pounds Of coffee.
Mrs e. Is. Nelch sent lot of blankets.
A large quantity Of rolled oats was sent in by
a person not leaving 4 name.
Harenner's Bakery gave 500 loaves of bread.
The times., 1899-02-15
That Throbing Headache

Would quickly leave you il You used DIR. Kings
New Life Pills. Thousands Of sufferers have
proved their nIa;clless merit for Sick and Nervous
Headaches They make pure blood and strong
nerves and build up your health. Easy to take.
Try them. Only rs cents Money back n not
cured. Sold by Henry Evans, Druggist, 93s Y
Street.
The times., 1899-02-15

Gratitude is one .f the noblest impulses
of the human heart, and in few instances
has this fine quality been so conspicuously
exemplfed as in the case OF George b.
Wright OF Marshall
The times., 1899-02-15
We Paid Very Much More for These
Ostrich PIumeS.

probably For there's no doubt odt
from end Of
profit thenw SMASHED
Black Tips tha now1
5
sold dQC
a
The times., 1899-02-15

Mr. Wright is merchant and we'll
known citizen of Marshall Mich, who was
permanently cured Of lost manhood and
nervous debility after declining health for
year He now devotes his life to helping
other men who suffer as he once suffered
Mr. Wright offers to send the medical pre-
scription that effected cure in his case
to every reader of The Times who is suffer
The times., 1899-02-15

80 pieces of the newest stripes" for lin
ing and understanding. The initial disI
play of this lot comedies With the lnltlaI
cut in the price. Bought TO sell at h,Mt
IOc Made leader today
sS-inch siIk-fnish percaline. The ordi-
nary run of colors and a black that
yrorIdn't rust in year of hard wear. Not
only is the stuff worth u 1-2c, but ey-
erybOdy is selling it at that. Cut 1916
TO T
This percaine is of a very high grade.
In a fast jet black with a moire effect 1t
is finished so nearly like silk as TO COM
pIetely fool you. Can't wear out. 1N
Usually is 20c..-.......-......--. 1T
About a thousand yards of lining silks
that sold UP 10 this time at 39c have been
piled into one heap. The figured ones are
in stripes and checks. There are some
plain and changeable effects, TOO! | &C
You can take any Observation-Disclosures. ~
The times., 1899-02-15
Alpha Medical Association.

Incorporated.
ORGANIZED TO BENEFIT TIE PEOPLE
FlRST-CLASS MEDICAL OR SURGICAL SERy
ICES AND ALL MEDICINES AND SURGICAL AP-
rLIANCES FURNISHED FOR A FAMILY OF
FOR SC PER YEAR. Easy payments. Physi.
clan at the office during business hours
No extra charges whatever. Nothing to
pay until you get your certificate. Call and
inquire about it. Reference TO those who have
been treated.
j. T. ELLIS, Manager.
6I5 st. n. ". Hours-s:3o a. m. to p. m
Physicians Sunday Hours, to II a. m. Other
hours by appointment.
PATIENTS VACCINATED, 25c EACH.
faIO-ti
The times., 1899-02-15
S. Kahn, Sons { Co. -
Some Lining Leaders.

/ mis- waist lining is a big seller at full
price. 1t has a figured satine face and
the back is an unchanging
sls sls's t F6ss On with st the other lead. 12Hc
Silk leno-best material on earth for
stiffening rufiles and such needs. Well
sell you Toe grade-full yard wide-for
little less than other stores mark 1915
cotton eno.................... ~
A linen canvas that is ALL linen. 1t
is usually scld at 1Sc. a regular 1iC
bargain feature Observation-Disclosures.
We've lowered the price of 39c imported
Herringbone Haircloth 1.-TWO shades, black
and gray, and for one day well let 31C
the goods go at. ~
Very heavy twilled siIesia. A good,
faithful black is included in the pick of
colors Regularly we ask you S-4c 7.SZC
today that drops down to.........iT
The times., 1899-02-15

a SMALL lot of screens-50 is the
the Quaintest and most tasteful Japanes
affairs. and stand five feet high. They
The times., 1899-02-15

The following were the cash eontrlbu-
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-05-25
MORE ANTI.BOUNTY FACTS

In emphasizing the needl ess
ness of substituting ocean yes
sells for the purpose of extend
ing the commercial relations of
this country, the New York
Journal of Commerce points out
that large reinforcement OF
the steam service is shortly to
be made between the port OF
New York and Australia. It is
possible now to ship directly
from that port by steamer to
Russia, Turkey, India and AT.
RIGA.
The Journal of Commerce,
while on the subject. might also
have stated that it is possible
to bill merchandise from either
New York or Boston to China
or Africa by way of England at
lower rates than would be
charged for shipping the same
goods from England to China or
Africa.
So far from the English flag
favoring English goods in for
eign trade, English merchants
have to pay more, while send.
ing tn cir goods in English YES
sells. chan we'do in sending our
goods a longer di stance under
the flag of our trade rivals.
Irrespective of the cause for
this. the fact stands and cannot
be Controverted. 1t demon.
strates that our foreign com.
merce is receiving, without the
costly and onorous boosting of
an expensive bounty levy upon
the taxpayers, every induce
ment to expand that cheap
ocean rates can give.-St. Louis
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-05-25
Uncle Billy Umstattd informs

Uncle Billy Umstattd informs
us that he is in receipt of let
ter from his son. Benjamin,
stating that he will be home
from Bluetields, Nicaragua, in
about two weeks. He stated
that the remains OF his nephew,
Bert, had been moved to Blue
field and laid by the side of
those of his uncle, M. B. UNI
stattd. On account of the reg
ulations of that country the
bodies cannot be shipped to
Monroe City for twelve months.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-05-25

Rev. B. F. Hixson will assist
in ordaining two deacons at
Providence church, Withers
Mill, Sunday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-05-25

Money to loan on farm or
city property at the lowest
rates. johnson & Davenport.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-05-25

Miss Elizabeth Rouse is
spending the week with her
sister, Mrs. II. P. Middleton, of
GAINESVILLE, Mo.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-05-25

Fitzsimmons and Jeffries will
pull off their fight at the Coney
Island Club, June 9th.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-05-25

G. w. and 0. H. Fink and
their mother, Mrs. E. Fink left
Thursday for Fl Madison,
Franklin, Keokuk, Iowa, for a
visit with friends and rela-
tives.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-05-25

For delicious Ice Cream go to
the Christians Cafe.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-05-25

Sewing Machine oil and need.
esat WALKERS, the jewellers.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-05-25

l will pay you the highest
market price for your Wool.
J. B. ANDERSON.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-05-25

For cheap staple dry goods
and notions go to
MISS TUDIE SWINKEY.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-05-25

After a pleasant visit with
Harrison Cary and wife, her
parents, Mrs. H. F. Davis re-
turned to her home in st. Louis
Friday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-05-25

For the best Ice Cream Soda
go to Christians Cafe.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-05-25

The POLITICAL sensation of
Kansas is the return of former
United States Senator VIM. A.
PETER to the Republican party.
There are too many PETERS in
the two old parties, men with
out principals but chock full of
policy. Cases of the-people-be-
did if l can ride to the plum tree.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-05-25

S. B. Gilliland spent the
latter part of the week with
fri eudc at Salisbury.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-05-25

II. W. James has fine line of
ice which he is now delivering.
Leave orders at Sharp & Don
leVS.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-05-25
Go to r. Manning Walker
for 19K wedding rings,
TO CURE 4 CoLD IN ONE DAY.

To UUHE Il IULUIN UNH OMH'
Take Laxative Bronze Quinine Tablets
druggist refund money If 1t fails TO cure 25c
The genuine has b @ on each tablet. ILL
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-05-25

The Middle-of. the Road Pop.
ulist editors have gone on the
warpath against fusion. They
have decided that it is Il princi-
pal and not policy or office
that they are fighting for and
that they will have all or moth
ing in the future.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-05-25

The fishing party returned
from Rock Lick on time last
Thursday. They reported a
boss time and tina t they had
plenty and enough fish. But
they do say that Shelby Rut-
ledge is moon eyed. He could
not find the fish bones by Ian
tern light so took his plate to
the open moon light.
The boys at Madison should
look out. An electric corset
I has been invented. 1t is con-
structed in such 4 manner that
when a fellow slips his arm
around girls waist he presses
button, this loosens a spring
in the corset and throws saw
dust in his hair.-Madison
Times, How about the girls
and their hair?
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-05-25

G. A. CTom) McClintic has a
full grown case of the measles.
DR.. w. w. Ritchey remained
with him last Thursday night.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-05-25

SEWING Machines 800, 80 best
III the world.
II. MANNING WALKER.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-05-25

For fresh dry goods go to
MISS tube SwINKEY.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-05-25

For 4 good Luncheon or First
Glass Meal the place to find it
is at Christians.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-05-25

Phe len School Board is
looliin, Il competant teach
er.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-05-25
MCEa9E CITY. MO.

DIR. II back. Oculist and
Aurisf 't. nibal, Mo.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-01-06
TO BE LExOWED.
Missouri Senate Committee
Will Investigate st. Louis.

St. Louis, Jan. "a Post-Dispatch spe-
cial from Jefferson City, Mo-. says:
In the senate today Senator Major of
Pike county introduced a resolution and it
was adopted by acclamation, providing
for the appointment of a committee of
six to investigate every department of the
municipal and state government offices in
St. Louis.
The resolution recites that numerous re
ports have been in circulation charging
great corruption and dishonesty in the
administration of the municipal and state
government Offices in St. Louis, and that
it time to investigate them for the
purpose of fixing the responsibility, if any,
or denying them if untrue.
The resolution provides for the ap-
pointment of six senators to investigate
every department of municipal and state
government in st. Louis. including the
police department, the excise commission
er's office and the board of election COM
missioners. Authority is given the COM
mittee to Investigate the last election and
primary and to summon and compel the
attendance and testimony of witnesses. At
the conclusion of the ton, the
committee is instructed to make a COM
plete record of it's findings and recon-
mendationS and report to the senate.
1t is expected that Lieutenant Governor
Bolte will appoint the committee by or
before Monday.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-01-06
TACOMA'S OLD DEBT.
Amounting to 81 600, 900 Invalidated
by the Courts.

Tacoma, Wash, Jan. 6.-In the SUI
perior court Judge Carroll handed down
a decision which, if sustained by the
supreme court. would invalidate nearly
s., 600, 900 of warrants of the city of To
coma, now outstanding. These are the
warrants which were presented by the
original payee in 1892, 1893 and 1894 to
City Treasurer Boggs, paid by him ana
then reSOld to warrant buyers. Judge
Carroll holds that the treasurer had no
authority to resell the warrants; that
the city never authorized the transac-
tion and never received any benefit
from their sale. He rules that the trans
action was a criminal one and known
by the warrant buyers to be such. He
says they, and not the property holders,
should suffer.
According to the testimony, Boggs
received a commission from the war
rant buyers for re-selling the city pa
per. He caShed the warrants of the
payee, placed them in a. drawer and
when the warrant buyers came for
them, stamped them mot paid for want
of funds and released them. The
money paid the city treasurer was
placed in bank and the court finds about
100000 was lost in failures. This, Judge
but by Boggs as agent for the warrant
buyers. The court holds the city never
received any benefit from the money.
There are ten other warrant suits pend
ing against the city and these will be
called at once. They are all similar and
, a decision is expected along the lines of
the one given today. The warrant hold
ers will take the cases to the supreme
court.