davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The evening times., 1899-02-13
DEATH OF MISS LIPsCoMB.
A Lady Well known in Charitable
and Educational Work.

Miss L. A. Lipscomb passed peacefully
away in this city yesterday at 1 o'clock.
She was one of the best-known women in
all charitable and educational work in this
city. Though she had passed the allotted
three score and ten, those who had loved
and nursed her faithfully had hoped for a
change until the last.
Several days ago her physician announced
that she had but a short while to live She
was then on the verge of death, and only
her wonderful vitality, which has kept her
from illness for years, enabled her to live
until yesterday.
Miss Lipscomb was born in Virginia, and
was educated in the famous English Sem
mary of Georgetown. She was the daugh-
ter of Rev. William Corrie Lipscomb, who
was one of the founders of the Methodist
Protestant Church. She was the grand
daughter of Capt. John Westcott. of New
Jersey, who was commissioned by Wash
ington as Captain Of Artillery, and was
with the Cemmanderin- Chief when he
crossed the Delaware.
Miss Lipscomb was the lineal descend
ent of Elder William Brewster, of the
Mayfiower. She was the eldest sister of
the late and distinguished scholar and
poet, Chancellor Andrew A. Lipscomb, of
Georgia, and also the aunt of Hon. A A.
Lipscomb, and Lisle S. Lipscomb, of this
city.
There was no woman in Washington
who was a greater or a more earnest work
er for the welfare and interest of her sex,
her religion and her country. She was
up on all political and current events. Just
before she died. though the doctor had or
dered no one to talk to her, she begged
! to hear the latest news of the Capital.
Owing to her marvellous executive ability
she was put at the head of many clubs and
societies. Besides holding responsible Of
| fees in several missionary societies she
was, until recently, the Regent of the Co.
| lumba Chapter Of the Daughters of the
American Revolution, and the president
of the Southern Relief Society, at whose
annual charity ball she recently attended
Her friends are invited to attend the
| funeral services which will be held at the
Methodist Protestant Church in George
| town at o'clock tomorrow.
The evening times., 1899-02-13
THE EMERGENCY FUND
FOR SUFFERING POOR
Liberal Response to the Ap-
peal of the Times.
Money to Be Distributed Under
Major Sylvester's Direction.
Letters From the People Showing a
Strong Sentiment Against the
Associated Charffies.

In offering sure and speedy means for
extending relief to the needyaof the Dis
trict who are suffering from the intense
cold and blizzard, The Times has met the
hearty cooperation of the charitably in
clined, and its appeal for funds has found
response in liberal contributions of money.
The fund is rapidly growing and many
hearts will be made glad, many hearth
sides frightened at the hands of those
whose names will be found in another col
umn where the contributions are acknowl-
edged.
This money will he turned over to Major
Sylvester, Chief of Police, to be distributed
under his direction among the deserving
poor, and there is some satisfaction in
knowing that every cent will do some good
and bring cheer where it is most needed,
instead of going to pay the expenses of
elaborate red-tape methods of the Asso-
ciated Charities.
From tn" subjoined letters some idea of
the sentiments of the people may be gath
cred. They are presented to the readers
The evening times., 1899-02-13
CARE FOR THE POOR.
Major Sylvester Makes Personal Pro-
vision TO Relieve Distress.

Major Sylvester Makes Personal Fro
vision TO Relieve Distress.
Major Sylvester has ordered that the
lieutenants in command of the various po-
lice stations shall secure two tons of coal
each from dealers nearby and store 1t
under cover at their station houses.
This coal is TO be given out TO all who
apply at the station houses for fuel.
In case the coal dealers cannot deliver
the fuel the lieutenants are ordered TO
employ such means as possible to have it
conveyed to the station. When women and
children apply for coal the police are or-
dered TO employ men out of work to carry
the fuel to the houses of the applicants
at % cents per sack.
The coal 10 furnished by Major Sylvester
and one or two others, and they will pay
from their private purses the expenses OF
having il delivered.
The evening times., 1899-02-13
FEW SENATORS PRESENT.
The Storm Prevents Many From
Reaching the Capitol.

The Storm Prevents Many from
Reaching the Capitol.
Senators reached the Capitol with great
difficulty this morning owing to the rag
ing blizzard.
Among the first to arrive were Messrs.
Mcmillan and Frye in the formers double
runner sleigh drawn by two mettlesome
steeds.
The street cars were not running, and it
was almost impossible to procure carriages
or cabs. Some of the Senators footed it
long distances. among the number being
Messrs. Stewart and Tillman. Mr.. Stewart
said he walked a mile and a half to get
his breakfast before starting for the Capt.
toll
When the Senate was called to order, it
was discovered that the chaplain had been
unable to leave his house, and, therefore.
the prayer was omitted. Only about twenty
Senators were present. Mr.. Berry stated
that Mr.. Bacon had requested him to give
notice that tomorrow Immediately after the
conclusion of the routine business he
would submit remarks on the McEnery
resolution.
Mr.. Stewart complained that he gave
notice Saturday he would speak on the
The evening times., 1899-02-13
THE CITIZENS RELIEF ASSoCIA-
TION.
The Blizzard Raging Today, 1t Will
Hold Meeting Tomorrow.

The blizzard Raging Today, 1t Will
Hold Meeting Tomorrow.
Justice Cole of the Distruct of Columbia
Supreme Court paid a visit TO the Com
missioners and Police Headquarters to
learn if possible the extent of the suffering
in the District on account of the cold
weather. Justice Cole is chairman of the
Citizens Relief Association and after a
conference with Commissioner Ross de-
cided to call meeting of the Association
at the earliest possible moment. He there
fore prepared a communication Immediate
" and presented it for publication. The
order is as follows:
In view OF the prevailing distress in the Dis
trict and the necessity for immediate action,
the members OF the Citizens Relief Association
are requested 10 meet in the rooms OF Board of
Trade 14l0 street northwest, at o'clock to-
morrow afternoon without further notice. A
full meeting is requested.
c. c. COLE, Chairman.
Justice Cole stated to reporter for The
Times that he expected to see every MEM
Der of the Association present when be
called the meeting to order tomorrow. They
were an organization Of the citizens of the
District who took an active interest in the
work of the poor and it was their duty to
do as much as possible. The suffering oc-
casioned by the storm is unheard of in the
annals of the city and he thought that
something must be done and that some
thing Immediately.
The Commissioners today instructed Ma
jor Sylvester to issue orders to all the
precincts that all cases of destitution and
suffering that were brought to the atten-
tion of the police should be instantly re-
ported to headquarters, and the reports
made to the Relief Association at the
meeting tomorrow. 3
The evening times., 1899-02-13
CITY BREvITIEs.

The Alumni OF 0onzsga College will hold its
third annual banquet tonight at the COLLEGE hall
at o'clock.
marriage license was granted in Baltimore
Saturday 10 Francis A. Hopping. of this city-
and Susan Jane. Lee. of Montour Falls, n Y
The regular monthly meeting of the Northeast
Washington Citizens Association will be held at
the Northeast Temple Twelfth and II streets
northeast at 7:So O'Clock y. m. The question !,
participating in the forthcoming Peace and Cen
tenniai Celebration and the location of the new
Free Library, and other important matters will
come mp for consideration. -
The evening times., 1899-02-13
An Honest Medicine for La Grippe

.I bava ha,s tSa worst Cough coid ohii,s snd
grip and have taken lots OF trash OF no account
but profit to the vendor. Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy is the only thing that has done any good
whatever. l have used one 50-cent bottle and the
chills, cold, and grip have all left me- con-
gratulate the manufacturers of an honest medi-
cine" For sale by Henry Evans, Wholesale and
and 8 st. NV. and 1928 Md. ave. me-
The evening times., 1899-02-13
MAJOR SYLVESTER.

of The Times for the purpose of showing
that the people of Washington feel it is
time that charity should be distributed
through direct channels and in ways most
economical and beneficial to the needy and
suffering
The evening times., 1899-02-13
Blankets and Comforts.

2 fresh cases 1914 white and silver gray
double blankets with fancy borders. Price
heretofore soc. Special per 90C
pair.........-..........-
go pair large size white and gray blank
els. extra heavy weight. with fancy bor-
dsrs Regular price S1.25 and Sl.50. Q&C
Special Blizzard Price-per pair.
- pair white wool blankets, full ia
size; extra heavy weight, with red and
blue borders Regular price $3.50. 81 QS
Special price-per pair. ....-......... ~
Z genuine eiderGown comforts, covered
with fine French sateen, full large size.
Regular price $3.50. Special 10 s q&
close NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
The evening times., 1899-02-13
Detectives Assigned.

Major Sylvester today issued an order
whereby Precinct Detectives Thomas Har-
tigan and Sam Brown and Privates Will
liam R. Reynolds and Robert Herndon are
assigned to the Detective Bureau and de-
tailed for special duty at the railroad sta
tions. Herndon and Brown will go to the
Pennsylvania Station and Hartigan and
Reynolds will do duty at the Baltimore and
Ohio terminus
The evening times., 1899-02-13
BALLoTING AT HARRISBURG
Quay Gets Twelve of Nineteen Vote,
Cast Today

Harrisburg. Pa, Feb. 13.-The Joint ses-
sion of the Legislature today was a rene
tltion OF the Saturday farce. The few
members of the Senate and Housa who war
present waded through the snow that COW
cred the Capitol Park walks and went
through the motions of voting for United
States Senator
There were 10 votes cast. Quay received
IL, jerks and Dalzell
The evening times., 1899-02-13

understand, there are five little colored orphan
the name Of shanty. They have no bed or
covering, and sleep on the bare boards. Will you
kindly investigate the matter, and see what can
be done for them. j. l. BONNET.
(The Times has sent representative to inves-
tigate the case mentioned.)
The evening times., 1899-02-13

IS pairs guaranteed ll-wool white. red,
and gray blankets, full ia size extra
heavy weight, with fancy borders. Goods
that have been selling at $3.50, s..
and $3.50 pair Special blizzard q 90
price, per pair. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 'o'1O
5 bales sateen covered comforts, full
large size, filled with white cotton. QQC
Value $3.50. Special price. ........... ~
II sateen covered comforts, in light and
dark colors, filed with best white
cotton. Regular price So. Special 81 co
price ...-............... isoo
80 pair all-wcol, scarlet blankets, large
size, and heavy weight worth So. 81 10
Special price--per pair. ~L.iJ
The evening times., 1899-02-13
SMALLPOX SCARE.
COIOred Citizens Brave the Elements
to BE Vaccinated

There appears to be great CONSERVATION
among the colored people of Washington
on account of the prevalence of smallpox
No less than twenty applied to the Emer-
gency Hospital today for vaccination The
majority of them, however, were hotel
walters who were compelled by their en-
ployes to use thus precaution.
The other hospitals report the same state
of affairs
The evening times., 1899-02-13
DISTRIBUTING SUPPLIES.
fbfty-scven Families Furnished
- With Food and Fuel.

The police commenced active work in re-
lieving the poor Immediately on receipt of
orders from Major Sylvester. Fifty-seven
families have been supplied with food and
fuel up to o'clock and number of do
nations have been received at Headquarters
from well-known citizens and business
hnuSeS
The evening times., 1899-02-13
Bars the A.sociated Charities.

To the Editor of The Times:
Enclosed We send you 81; wish were able to
make it $780, Place it where it will help some
sufferer. The Associated Charities so-called,
must not have the distribution Of it, small as it Is
The evening times., 1899-02-13
Help U. to- Help the Poor.

To the Members and Patrons Of the United He
brew Charities:
The intense cold of the past week is causing ter
rible suffering among the poor. Applications for
relief are numerous, and the increase; they
must be aided
We would earnestly appeal to our members ana
patrons to forward their donations at once, and
help us TO care for the suffering and needy.
l. l.. BL0UT, President,
10 eth st.
JAS C. STRASBURGER, Secretary,
CT
The evening times., 1899-02-13
Condition Correctly Portrnyed.

To the Editor of The Times: s.S@
] called at Mrs. Granger's last evening ant
found her condition correctly portrayed in TIL,
Times of the 1lth instant, also that true charit,
responded promptly, as result Of your noble
presentation of her case. The Times deserve.
much credit in calling attention TO this and othe
cases.
Just across the street from Mrs Granger's,
The evening times., 1899-02-13
Mayer &Pettit, SEVENTH 4'ssa's s..
MONEY WANTED AND To LOAN.

PERSONS WISHING to borrow second trusts
or other collateral can do 50 the most
liberal terms Address ROOMS 3 and 4, 1905 +
ST feS-'t
MONEY TO LOAN on APPROVED CoLLAT-
ERAL-No delay. CHARLES A. BAKER.
Rooms 40 TO Al, Metzerott Building, lilo ST.
iel2-f
The evening times., 1899-02-13
For the Poor.

S. ". Pickford has donated a barrel of
merchandise, and Halls Cafe fifty pounds
Of coffee for the poor
The evening times., 1899-02-13
GA 8TozTA.
Bears the HIhs Kind You Have Always Bought
's's'''' ss MWAzztZx

q case Of. "Export'' or s.Culm.
Or0Gf bacher' for home use. "a bottles,
delivered only sl.25. Write or phone. Wash.
Brewery Co.. ath and F st. ne.
The evening times., 1899-02-13
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses were issued today to
Ralph P. Dayton and Irene L. Barns;
Charles d. Fowler and Edith L. McCanley
The evening times., 1899-02-13

Send to Capital Building and Repair Com
pany, "a and 35 Corcoran Bldg, and have your
frozen and bursted water pipes repaired.
The evening times., 1899-02-13

Brookville, KY, Ravnged by Fire.
Augusta, KY, Feb. 1S.-Brooksville, the
county seat of this county, was almost
wiped out by fire early Sunday morning
Men, women, and children were compelled
to flee from their homes in their night
clothes Loss, $4,000.
The evening times., 1899-02-13
We. Aim

4. To sell furniture as if we sold moth
ing else. First OF all no furniture of
poor make gets into Our stock. We
make this rule because we want our
Furniture Department to be the best in
the city. Well try to make your visit
to the store pleasant and aid by extend
ing you all the advantages of buying
the lowest-priced goods for Cash or
Credit.
The evening times., 1899-02-13

Our stock of Carpets and Mattings
is second to none in the District We
control the output of several of the
largest carpet makers in the country
and show patterns that are inimitable.
Our lines of Mattings are imported di-
rect from China and Japan, and are
known for their excellent wearing
qualities.
The times., 1899-06-16
THE YUKON RIVER OPEN.
The Rebuilding of Dawson City
Progresses Rapidly.

ESsscb
Port Townsend, Wash, June 15.-The
upper Yukon River is now open for naviga-
tion, and the steamer Flora, which left
Dawson May 25, arrived at White Horse
on June g. One of the passengers, William
P. Allen, of Seattle, who arrived on the
steamer Al-Ki, reports that the Yukon
River was open for navigation at Dawson
on May II. nine days later than last year.
The trip was made without difficulty until
Lake Marsh was reached. where the ice
had TO be cut in order to go through. He
reports forty-two loaded scows at Tagish.
Between Tagish and Bennett fifty more
scows were passed, all loaded and bound
for Dawson.
Since the big fire Dawson has been the
scene OF business activity; saw mills have
been running day and night, but have been
unable to supply the demand for lumber.
Every man who can drive a nail has Sc
cured employment.
The season was somewhat backward this
year. and as a result the cleanup did not
begin until q short time before Allen
started out. He says that what little was
known of the results of the cleanup was
most satisfactory, and claim owners were
jubilant.
The latest news from Atlin brought on
the Al-Kl is that the open mining season
has again been postponed from June 10 to
July l. Gold Commissioner Graham gives
as a reason for causing this delay that a
large number OF claims are in dispute, and
that he will not undertake the settlement
of the questions of the title until the ar
rival of the Minister of the Mines or HE
Representatives, who will hear the cases and
pass on them.
The times., 1899-06-16
Easson Lee Found.

Detectives Parham and Gallaher arrested
Easson Lee, sixteen years old. yesterday
morning and took him into custody as a
fugitive from his parents in Chicago. The
arrest was the result OF communication
received from Walter ]. Lee, the father of
the boy, who recently wrote Inspector
Boardman informing him that Easson had
left home and was probably in this city.
When the boy arrived here he had money
and stopped at the Dunbarton Hotel. His
cash soon gave out, and, with that state
of affairs, came longing desire to return
home 1t was about this time that the
detectives learned OF the whereabouts Of
the boy They Immediately took him into
custody and word was sent TO his father
notifying him that the boy had been found.
The father answered that he would come
to this city and take his runaway child
home.
II was said last night that young Lee
had left Chicago with $500 in cash and a
diamond ring valued at $500. the property
of his father He stated to the detectives
that he traded the ring for another and
$40. The second ring, he Gains. he pawned
and then sold the ticket. The ticket has
| been recovered. The detectives also have
in their possession about forty dime novels
of the "oid Sleuth" variety. Lee has de-
voted much OF his time TO this class of
literature, and with a pair of "nippers'' in
his pocket has been posing as an amateur
detective
The times., 1899-06-16
A CLoUDBURsT IN TEXAS.
Four Lives Reported Lost in tn,
Tremendous Rush of Wntcrs

Four Lives Reported Lost in the
Tremendous Rush of Waters.
San Antonio. Tex, June ia tremend-
Gus cloudburst between Cline and Brack-
ettsville. on the Southern Pacific Railway,
fifteen miles west of San Antonio, flooded
the entire country for miles early We'd
nesday morning. The water is standing
ten feet deep in the streets OF Brackets
vile, and the people have removed to the
high ground of Fort Clark, on the east
side of Las Moras Creek, which is now
five miles wide. The flood came ON with
a warning roar, which enabled many to
flee to the hill on which the Fort Clark
garrison is stationed. Others escaped
drowning by climbing on the roofs of their
houses, from which they were later res
cued.
Thus far it is learned that three citizens
and a soldier have lost their lives. The
loss of life on the ranches in the valleys
has not yet been reported. Entire herds
of cattle and horses in the country west of
Cline and Bracket have perished. The
Southern Pacific track for twenty miles
west of Cline is washed away, including
four large bridges. Troop NJ of the Ninth
Cavalry. is feeding the homeless people
of the town. An immense volume Of
water uoNu lue uOuuldiu
sweeping everything before 1t, and con-
verting dry arroyas and small creeks and
rivers into raging torrents, and completely
flooding the valley and level country be-
low. At the sheep ranch of NJ. l.. Butler
every living thing was swept away, and
the entire Butler family, consisting Of IA
| ther, mother, and two children. are re-
ported to have perished Henry Carver.
on the cattle ranch lower down, was
drowned.
The Southern Pacific track was washed
away in half dozen places and two large
bridges were completely destroyed. AT
o'clock yesterday morning the bridge over
the Pinto River was swept away. The wa
ter is flowing four feet deep over the track
in many places. The Southern Pacific
westbound Mexico and California trains
were turned back at Cline. The trainmen
report that the wires are down and that
the water is still pouring over the tracks
| with tremendous force. The distance be-
tween the two main washouts is about
twenty miles, and 1t is impossible to gain
any idea of the extent of the damage be-
/ tween these two points. There are many
rumors Of loss of life. but 1t is impossible
| to get particulars until the water subsidies.
1t is certain, however, that there has been
| great damage to cattle and sheep ranches.
The times., 1899-06-16
Don't Wait Until the Horse is Stolen Before
You Lock the Stable.

OF course you know all about 1t. You
have read it in the papers. You know that
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera, and Diar-
rhoea Remedy is sold by druggists every
where. But you don't know. all about it
unless you have used 1t and given 1t a
test in severe emergencies, when your ply
sician is away from home and the drug
stores are closed. After one such emer-
gency you will always keep this remedy in
your home: but why wait until the horse
is stolen before you lock the stable? Get
q 25-cent bottle OF 1t now and be prepared
for any such emergency. For sale by
Henry Evans, eSS p Street northwest.
wholesale and retail, and all druggists.
The times., 1899-06-16
LOOKING FOR BAcILLI.
Testing the Drinking Water of the
District.

The Medical Department of the United
States Army is conducting tests with Po-
tomac drinking water, with a view 10 de-
termining the presence OF baeilli. The
tests are being made by bacteriologists at
the Army Medical Museum, under the
direction of Colonel Smart, of the Surgeon
Generals office.
Thus far the presence of the colon
bacillus has been determined. This bacil-
lus comes from fecal matter and dem
onstrates the presence of sewage in the
water which the people of Washington
drink. This condition has been known TO
exist for many years, having been proved
by 4 number OF former tests. No typhoid
germs have been discovered, but it Is
said that the presence OF sewage in the
water indicates that this dreaded germ
may make its appearance at any time.
The water to be examined is sent TO the
museum by Colonel Miller, in charge OF
the Washington aqueduct. flask of fill
tered and a flask Of unfltered water are
sent once a week.
The bacterioIogist takes tube of water
from one OF the TASKS and adds TO 1t a
corresponding amount of melted agar.
which is n germ nutrient. The compost
tion is then poured into a small glass
dish and this is placed in the thermostat,
WHICH uldIHldlIS l4ic iiAuiu al Tic bNLi
perature OF the human body. After
twenty-four hours, the dish is removed
from the thermostat and allowed to re-
main in the temperature of the labora-
tory for twenty-four hours. During this
time, the disease-making germs, If pres
ent, have multiplied at an amazing rate.
The number of the germs is computed by
means of microscope and a glass film.
In testing the water for the colon
bacillus the experimenter adds nutrient
bouillon and grape sugar to a tube of
the suspected water. II the colon bacillus
is present, fermentation will set in and a
gas will be formed. This is gauged and
the number of germs determined.
A drop of Potomac water magnifed 800
diameters reveals hundreds of strange and
wriggling organisms.