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THE HEALTH OF MANY TOWNS.
Death Rate of cities Prepared by the
Marine Hospital Service.

Marine Hospital Service.
The most healthful town in the United
States last year was Millerstown. Pa.
where the death rate was less than one
per thousand of population. According TO
the same record, compiled by the Marine
HosptJaI Service from official reports, the
most unhealthful town in the United Sta-es
was Liverpool, y. Y, where the death rate
per thousand was All. Mlllerstown has a
population OF 162, and there was only one
death from any cause in 1SSS, LiverpoOls
population is 1900, and the number OF
deaths last year was 53. The most health
full town in the country Of any considerable
size was Homestead. Pa, a city OF loOto
inhabitants. The death rate there was
20 Der thousand only twenty seven
deaths occurring in the twelve months
OF the very large cities, the most heaItn-
full. apparently, was Cleveland Wnere tns
death rate was 1852. The most unnealtn-
full large city was New Orieans-ti-ath rate
26,91.
death rates mentioned in the official rec
ord are New York 1928; Boston. 20.09;
baltimore. 1910; Washington, 20.l4; Chi
cago. I4.OS: St Louis, 14.2S, and san Fran
cisco. lg.41. The Twin Cities Of MInneapo-
lis and ST. Paul had a death rate or only
g.I6. According 20 the record OF lsys, the
most healthful State to live in IS Nebras-
ka. where the average death rate Of the
cities and towns was only 6.24. II Is no.
ticeable that the most healJhful conditions
are found in the Northwest and IN the re-
gion between the Mississippi River and me
/ Rocky Mountains. The death rate in SouIl
( Dakota as whole was 7-367 in Minnesota
/ qOS: in Wyoming S.33; in Iowa, o-SSi COL
orado 1886 In California, where the ell
matte conditions are supposed to be IA
/ vorabIe to health. the death rate was 1870.
The times., 1899-11-12
THE TELEPHONE CASES.
Justice Barnard to Hear Arguments
on Them Monday.

The numerous suits for injunctions by
the subscribers against the Chesapeake
and Potomac Telephone Company, which
have come to be known as the telephone
cases. are set for hearing on Monday be-
fore Justice Barnard.
Although there are over fifty petitions
for Injunction filed against the telephone
company, the case of James F. Manning
& Co. has been made test case, and this
particular case will be called.
The suits have been brought by the
patrons of the Chesapeake and Potomac
Telephone Company, to have the courts
compel it to comply with the act OF Con
gress of June 80, 1898, fixing the prices
for telephone service in the District.
The act fixes the highest rate for single
instrument at $50, while the defendant, II
is alleged, charges, in some instances, $lUu
or more for one instrument and appliances.
The parties to the suits have been taking
testimony for nearly a year and over
two thousand typewriter pages OF evil
dence will be submitted TO the court
Testimony has been taken in Chicago, De
troit. Montreal Canada, Richmond, New
Orleans. and other large cities. The Ches-
apeake and Potomac Company claims thai
the rae for telephone service In the DIS
/ trict is unconstitutional.
The times., 1899-11-12
A UNION SONG SERVICE.
one Thousand Children TO Sing al
the Congregational Church.

One Thousand Children TO Sing at
the Congregational Church.
The various Sunday schools in the Dis
trict will unite in song service this af-
ternoon at 3 o'clock at the First Congrega-
tionaI Church A thousand children will
participate, representing the following
schools and churches:
Calvary Baptist, primary and kindergar-
ten; Metropolitan Baptist, First Presby-
terian. New York Avenue Presbyterian,
Western Presbyterian, Fourth Presby-
terian. Eastern Presbyterian, Gunton-Tem-
ple Memorial Presbyterian, Assembly Pres
bvterian. Berwyn Chapel First Congrega-
tional. Mount Pleasant Congregational, H
Street Christian. Ninth Street Christian,
Douglass Memorial. McKendree MethNiist,
Hamline Methodist, Metropolitan Meth
odist Mount Vernon Methodist, Central
Methodist Protestant. Wesley Chapel, NJ.
E. Union. NJ E.. First Methodist Protest
ant. Luther Place Memorial, Keller Me-
mortal Lutheran. Orphans Home, United
Brethren. Trinity Episcopal, st. PauIs Lu-
theran. Central Presbyterian.
The times., 1899-11-12
THE RHINE DIVORCE CASE.
The Wife Charges That Her Husband
Is IA Convicted Bignmist.

AZ
The answer fled yesterday By Mrs Maria
A T Rhine TO the charges made against
her bv her husband. William II. Rhine IN
a petition for divorce, puts an entirely dit-
ferent coloring on the story Of their marital
relations. The picture presented by Rhine
IN his petition represents him as martyr
who for more than thirty years shaved 70
provide comforts for woman VINO many
without cause. deserted him.
Tbere is only one point on which Mrs
Rhine and her husband agree IN Jhe petl-
tion and answer filed by them. 1t IS the
date Of their marriage, which Is stated 70
be December 10, 1861
After DENYING the statement that her
husband has always been faithful ana had
contrtbuted TO her support, Mrs. Rhine goes
on to state that on two occasions ne was
convicted in the Supreme Court Of the DIS
trict on the charge of bigamy, and twice
sentenced 10 the peuitenuary. The first Of
+bese offences. it is charged, was COM
mitted in 1892 when he was convicted oI
marrying Ida Dontgeuton, and was SEN
fenced TO three years imprlSOumeEt III the
Albany Deuitentiary. The last offence waa
committed i'm 1895. when he was convicted
/ of bigamy with Mary V. Cecil, and was sen
| fenced TO and served a term OF elghteet
/ months in the penitentiary at Albany y. !
The times., 1899-11-12
SAMUEL FRIEDLANDER & CO., 40 Seventh Street

place. and remarked to Deputy Springman,
who had him in charge, That's the way;
as one goes out another comes in to take
his place"
Poweu's attorneys carried the case to
the Court of Appeals for the District. This
necessitated an extension of the time set
for the execution, and the President grant
ed a respite until November II.
In September last, however, Powel's at
torneys withdrew their appeal TO the Court
of Appeals for the District and appealed TO
President Mckinley for communication OF
Powell's sentence from the death penalty
to Imprisonment in the penitentiary for life.
In the mean time, however, the warrant
of execution had been issued by the Su-
preme Court of the District.
The times., 1899-11-12
NO MORE TREES AT PRESENT.
The Request of the Citizens Associa-
ton OF TnIkoma Denied.

tEOu OF Inl<Olna DeHISh-
The Commissioners received a letter
from the Takoma Park Citizens Associa-
ton recently requesting that trees be
planted on Vermillion Street. This request
has been several times made before and
has been refused for various reasons. The
letter was referred to the Assistant En-
pineer OF the District and report on the
matter was received yesterday The ap-
propriation for this sort Of work is so linn
lied. the report states, that IL is impossible
ia do all the work that has been requested
of the Engineer Department.
The storms last summer uprooted num-
Der Of trees in residence portions OF the
citv proper. which We're replaced. 1t is not
| the policy of the department TO do work IN
| localities so far removed from the city
/ when ii is necessary within the city lin
! It's. The Commissioners have approved OF
! the report of the Assistant Engineer and
! have recommended that the association be
! informed that the District is unable to
| grant its request until larger appropria-
! tions are made for the planting Of trees
| and placed at the disposal Of the Parking
Commission.
The times., 1899-11-12
Ladies' Capes, $I.9O.
POSTAGE TO THE PHILIPPINES.
The Domestic Letter Rate Extended
to the Islands.

to the Islands.
The Postmaster General yesterday issued
an order extending the domestic rates OF
postage to the Philippine Islands. All the
possessions of the United States except
Hawaii are now included in the domestic
rates. the failure to include those islands
being due TO the provision contained in the
annexation act that the Hawaiian laws
should remain in force until Congress de-
creed otherwise.
In reply to a request from the Interna-
tional Postal Union Bureau for a dehnltlon
of the postal status Of the new possessions
of the United States. Postmaster General
smith will state that Porto Rico and the
Philippines are part OF the Cnlteu 9'alsS' l--s
and that Cuba should be treated as sep
arate member of the Union, as the United
states is merely exercising a guardianship
over the island
The times., 1899-11-12

Hereafter it will be better to ask for Heurieh's 5
brands by their names than to ask for DARK or
s.Iirbt' and be deceived by being served with an
inferior grade OF beer instead OF Maerzen Senate,
ar Lager. Heurich's is sold by all leading hotels
and restaurants in the city, and also by the
Arlington Bottling Co., phone 6S4
The times., 1899-11-12
Nn,.,. Ynrd commanders Chnnged.

Commander c. c. Todd has been assign
ed by the Navy Department to additional
duty at the Washington navy yard to re-
lieve Commander E. w. Watson, who IS
10 be detached. Commander Todd. Of the
Wilmington, made trip last winter up
several OF the South American rivers.
The times., 1899-11-12
Mems Unlaundered Shirts, 35c.
70 to- s7N

MEMS White Unlaundered Shirts linen
bosom neck and wrist band re-enIorceu
eatfe5 rerfect fit. excellent washing, S5c
each, OF for 81
The times., 1899-11-12
an ATTACK ON OFFICIALS
Testimony Of George Rice Before
the Industrial Commission.

The Witness Explains Methods said
to BE Used by the Standard Oil
rFrust and Denounccs the Interstate
Commerce Commission-He Makes
Charges Against Three Presidents.
The times., 1899-11-12
A SUIT For ALLEGED LIBEL.
Mr. and Mrs. Haskell Demand SfO,-
900 From W. B. CIemmer.

Mary L. Haskell and her husband, Cyrus
V. Haskell. yesterday fled the papers in
suit against William b. CIemmer to re-
cover $40 coo. claimed as damages for al
legged malicious libel
1t is stated in the declaration Jhat the de-
feudant uttered and published certain false
and scandaIOus reports concerning Mrs
Haskell. The plaintiffs are represented
by Nlessrs. James L. Pugh. IT. Mason y
richardson. and Edwin Wilson.
The times., 1899-11-12
Children's and Infants Caps, l9c.

Childrcn's and Infants Caps, in silk and
cashmere. Some are trimmed with lace
and ribbon, Others with tucks and a great
many other styles too numerous to mention,
worth SOC for I9c.
The times., 1899-11-12
Men's and Bows Underwear. 49c.

Twelve different styles q Mems and BOYS
Heavy Wool Fleece-lined Underwear, i5c
quality. perfect washing and fast eoloFs'
49c a garment.
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Five Specials.
Ladies Black Hose. I5c.

As a special inducement for Mon
day we viii place on sale 30 dozen
OF our regular 25c Hose, every pair
warranted Made with high spliced
heels and double toe. Guaranteed
fast black. and if YOU wait until
Tuesday they'll cost you 25c-l5c.
The times., 1899-11-12

Mems White Wool Fleece lined Underwear.
The best value ever offered, perfect wash
ing. and every garment sold satisfaction
guaranteed, worth 81 for 69c.
The times., 1899-11-12
BOYS Underwear, 25C.

Bows Wool Fleece-lined Underwear, all
sizes. s9c quality, perfect washing, 25e a gar
meUt.
The times., 1899-11-12
Infants SaeQueS. l9c.

Infants Handmade Zephyr Sacques in
three styles. One has round yoke of pink
and blue with collar and cuffs and edge
Of sacque finished to match. Others have
square yoke Of pink and blue, with cuffs
TO match. And also you VIII find some hand
somey finished in pink and blue, worth 39c,
for l9c.
The times., 1899-11-12
DRUG Law 70 Be UPHELD
Hospital Nurses Charged With Com
pounding Prescriptions.

1t Is Alleged Thnt Unlicensed Per
sons Conduct Phurmacfcs-This Is
Held to BE Violation of the
Statute Even Though Registered
Clerks Are Employ ed-An Enquiry.
The times., 1899-11-12
Ladies Wrappers, SAC.

ladies Flannelette Wrappers, full front
and back, fitted waist lining, trimmed col
lar and belt, full sweep skirt, worth Csc,
for sic
The times., 1899-11-12
Ladies' White
Embroidered HandkerchiefS, lOc.

In order to make room for our new stock
we have taken all our fine embroidered hand
kerchiefs and made one lot Of them. And
although they are marked as high as 25c,
they go on sale Monday morning for 10c.
The times., 1899-11-12
Ladies Genuine Glace Kid Gloves, SOC.

In all the leading shades and black and
white. These are Of the finest quality, 2
clasp kid gloves, guaranteed, and fitted to the
hand. The regular price is $l-59c.
The times., 1899-11-12

Ladies' Muslin Drawers with deep cam
brio rufie. full cut made OF good muslin,
worth 29c, for l5c.
The times., 1899-11-12
= Mems Furnishings. =
BOYS Hats. CSC.
Mems Underwear, Csc.

Ju.+ n txo-minue chat about tom0u0w's offerings
how mighty low priced they Nuh ced
The times., 1899-11-12
Mems Gloves, 49C.
nress Snit Cases. Sl.M.
Art Department.

Brsinard & Armstrong Embroidery six
We have them II all desirable shades hf
Three yards on o spool Dozzu---.-.--. ~
Split and double Zephyrs, in a large 2c
variety Of colors- a lap ior---..-.--
Germantown Iarn-fhe celebrated Aie.siA
brand. We have a tull line Of co.ors Qc
10 select from. Hank k-----.---------
Linen Hemstitched Bureau sclris, made
with fancy borders, sizes I7x5O inches , Sc
and worth soc ..------..-.-..-..-.---- = -
The times., 1899-11-12
Ladies' Fleece Lined
Vests and Pants, Igc.

Jersey ribbed and extra superior quality,
splendid weight, neatly trimmed around neck
with silk embroidery and silk tape. En-
broidered down front and trimmed with pearl
buttons. a regular 47c quality, 10c.
The times., 1899-11-12
7 AIDES Muslin Underwear, Wrappers and
IL Infants Wear It x *
Ladies Drawers, l5c.

A medley Of bargains tina
you'll be satisfied,
The times., 1899-11-12
Ladies Black Mitts, SC.

About % dozen OF these mitts left, which
are the greatest value ever offered, and in
case you want pair 1t would be advisable
to come early-5c.
The times., 1899-11-12
Ladies Muslin Gowns, 30c.

In two styles One has yoke Of tucks and
insertion-other the entire yoke is tucked
neck and sleeves finished with embroidery
edge. worth SOC, for 3sc.
The times., 1899-11-12
Ladies Corset Covers, ISc.

Ladies' Fine Cambria Corset Covers.
trimmed with embroidery. French felled
seams, perfect fitting, worth 39c, for lsc.
The times., 1899-11-12
Y AIDES Suits, Goats, Skirts, CapeS, Misses
Il and Girls Jackets. II .s *
ladies' TalIOr.made Suits. SEES.
Ladies Goats, S..

This department just tecming
pricing lowering quality Ladies Readto-
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- - u Il Id d
Men's FancY Shirls. 4gc.

BOYS $50 quality q Fedoras a
fast colors guaranteed, silk triu
and nobby shapes, for osc-
The times., 1899-11-12
LADIES or Gent's lmbreIIas. Sc.

Mems Fancy Fall shirts, fast colors and
fashionable. with separate link euiis, perfect
ft acc Al the leading makes
The times., 1899-11-12
$3.50 Mems Suits, S3.9S.

Sizes "a TO
made and excellent $3.50 for S5Ss
The times., 1899-11-12

Ladies' India Linen Aprons, deep hem,
long and wide strings, worth l5c, for &c.
The times., 1899-11-12
Shoes for All

Childrens yici Kid Button or Lace sn9e5'
With natenr or kid tips and heavy soles.
Worth 75c-ior SOC. Basement
The times., 1899-11-12
Girls Jackets, Sl.E.

Ladies' Electric Seal Scaris, large Mar
tin tails-SG value at S2.25.
The times., 1899-11-12
Mems Clothing Values

Mgher bargains quoted We've
by Offering always sood values
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-07-15
NEW FISH COMPANY FORMED.
VIII Operate Traps In the straits .
Fgca, Near Duageness.

VIII Operate Traps In the straits ~
Fgca, Near Duageness.
Special Dispatch TO the Pcst-inteilisencer.
WHATcOA. July 1.-THE Straits Fish,
Ing Company, OF New Whatcom, capital
objects Of the corporation are the opera
tion OF lsh traps and cannerles. the smok-
Ing. curing and freextux OF FISH, etc.
Inc new company now owns three trap
locations and controls seven others. al Of
them between Dungeness and Protection
island. and about ak miles from Port
Townsend II the claims Of the members
OF the company are TO be believed. some
OF whom are the best known trap men
Of the lower Sound. the salmon run IN
great schools over the shoals where their
traps are located. IL this be true their
traps would get the fra catch of every
run OF salmon. the FISH ind their way
int Puget sound from the straits Of Juan
de Fuca.
Fishermen and sseamboatmsn have long
known this spot TO be favorite resort OF
the salmon. but II was supposed the water
was OF great depth. The locators, how
ever. claim to have found q large AREA
where bottom Is found within ten faihoms.
Inc traps win be protected from the strong
tides OF the straits by DungeneSs spit. The
company viii begin driving traps about
August frsf and will have them I'm readi-
ness for the fall run Of Ash.
The company. IL Is said. VIII build q
large cannery next year either on Beliing-
ham bay or at Port Townsend.
The officers Of the company are Joseph
Sweeney. president: Charles Wright. Sec
rotary -treas urer. w II. Brown. T. ~. Max
well. J. F. Mitchell. directors. Other
members OF the company are Jero Neierer,
II. LArGaud and Frank Wright.
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BRUTAL HIGHwAYMEs.
Cluh . Victim and Burn His Eyes
Badly With ChlOrOfOrm.

Special Dispatch to the Pos.-Inteiligencer.
CHEHAIIS July H.--Alien Burr. q
stranger. was robbed and mstrea;ed In q
dendtdh manner near Napavine one night
this week Burr and q companion named
Emil Alger, had Just returned from a
trip 70 the eastern part OF Lewis county
where they had been to look after some
land which Burr had figured on buying
On arriving at Napavine Aiger left Burr
under Some pretext and was seen talking
70 two strangers Burr and Ai2er had
been sleeping In a tent and about midnight
that ni9ht Burr was awakened by some
one apparently jumping onto him.
just what followed he is unable 10 tell
definitely, but he must have been struck
on the forehead with club. His fore
head 10 badly cut and his face presents a
pitiab1e sight. his eyes presenting the APP
pearance Of having been burned. The ply
stefan who dressed his wounds says the
injury to Burrs face was done by the
chioroform which the hends poured over
his face onto o cloth which they covered
his face with.
The motive Of the attack was robbery
Burr rnissspd eight so gold pieces. two $40
gold pieces. a dirk, pocket knife. keys. etc.
when he came to. His companion Aiger
had aiso FED. Sheriff Degeier's Office have
a clew az to the whereabouts of the three
men and II II hoped by tomorrow night
to have them under arrest.
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ClLID[D WITH / FREIGHT
CONGRESSIONAL PARTY GETS 1
SHAKING uP NEAR EvERETT.
Car Teleocopea-Engfae Barr
Sticks - HIS Pest and n Badly
SealaeA-Capt. Robsnson Bruised.

Specia. Dispatch to the Poxf-Inseiilgencer.
EVERETT. July 1.-THE congressional
party. composed OF Payne. Hull. Steele.
Daizeli and Heafwole. narrowly escaped
serious wreck near here today. The party
WAS eastward bound in a Great Northern
special. and soon after arriving here. a. 3
O'Clock this morning. started East on fast
time
Inside of I've minutes the passengers
we're startled by being thrown violently
from their seats, having run into a slow
freight that was on the main line, crush
Ing both engines and badly Acaiding
George Barr. the engineer OF the SPECIAL.
Barr saw the train approaching as he
rounded point on the road near the Ey-
efest Junction. and resolved to stick to his
post. He hastily reversed the lever and
applied the air brakes. A the fireman
left the engine he cried to Barr 20 jump,
but the engineer remained at his post.
The engineer and fireman OF the freight
both jumped as they saw the SPECIAL APP
preaching.
The baggage car was teiescoped with the
tender on the engine Of the special. while
the engine itself Is heap OF ruins old
junk and twisted iron, in one distorted
mass. All the passengers OF the train
were much shaken up. and several more
CT less bruised.
w. II. johnson, the colored porter. was
thrown several feet. brrising his head, but
not seriously.
Capt. w. W. Robinson. jr.. u. s. A.. was
bruised on his back and side.
Engineer Barr and johnson were moved
to the Everett hospital. Bars injuries are
principally from escaping steam. which
badly scaided his arms and legs The at
tending physicians say the burns will not
prove fatal johnson Ia resting easily.
TIE local train soon brought the
party In their cars back into the city,
where they remained until o'clock, when
the wreck had been removed. new en-
CINE was procured and they started again
on their Eastern trip.
After the accident many OF Everetts
citizens entertained the party.
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LICENSES To rIsMERMEN.
over 1.20O Issued This Year 60 Indi-
viAuals, and I,SOo for Traps.

TACOMA. July is~A n. Boarfman
deputy state tish commissioner, returned
today from the straits, where he has been
iookirx after Individual fishermen licenses
Under the state law every man engaged
~ TIE business of fishing must take out
% annual state license for which he rays
fund
Over J. 100 Individual licenses have already
been issued. and nearly i.aa licenses on
netS art gear.
Commissioner Little ~ AZ Blaine. where
ae WRIT 20 invest gate complaints about
ne setting 81 pond uess He Ii expected
home Tomorrow
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chr..,e p,.rrAo~. Cared.

Persons troubled with diarrhcca vii, be
interested IN the experience Of Mr.. w. NJ
Bush clerk OF Hotel porrarces proys-
eence. II. 1. He says. Fer several years
have been almost q constant sufferer
frxssn 8Sarrhoes- the frequent attacks
completely rrossratlug me and rendering
Yss unsit for nay duties at this hotel
About two years ago travelling sales
ruan kindly gave rne a small bottle Of
I shs nv seYtsta'E Cello. Caosera and psar-
rl.gsea Remedy. Much to my surprise
and delight iss effects were immediate
Whenever / felt symptoms Of the disease
would !ar.tfs myself against the at.
tack with sew sases Of this valuable
remedy The result has been very salts
factory and almost complete relief from
the aff4tcttNn.' 70. sale ~ al doa5ogA.