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The times., 1899-03-07
THE DISTRICT NOT TO BLAME.
Mrs. Hcnderson's Grievance Against
the Stevens school ..uiIdinH.

Mrs. HcndersOn's Grievance Against
the stevens school ,.uildinH.
After having made an investigation, John
B. Brady, District Inspector OF Buildings,
reported yesterday TO the District Com
missioners on the complaint recently made
by Attorney Peyton Gordon, in behalf OF
Mrs. II. Henderson, that her property had
been damaged by the erection OF the new
Stevens school building in Twenty first
Street, between X and l. Streets north
west.
When Attorney Gordon wrote TO the
Commissioners he explained that the dwell
ling had been damaged to such an extent
that numerous repairs were made neces-
sary. Inspector Brady and two of his as
property. They are OF the opinion that the
District is not responsible for the existing
condition of the Henderson house. They
say ii resulted from surface drainage and
that the owner should have taken proper
precaution to protect her property during
its construction.
Inspector Brady also says that the set
tlement Of walls complained of by Atttor-
Dey Gordon were not caused by any action
of District agents during the construction
of the Stevens School Building but were
vide suitable foundation for the house,
and emitting to take proper precautions TO
guard against dampness entering the wall
through the ground. The report of the In
spector Of Buildings has been approved.
The times., 1899-03-07

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The times., 1899-03-07
What This Means.

To catarrhal sufferers it means much, as
by overwhelming evidence it has been de-
monstrated that diseases of the nose
throat, and bronchial tubes can at last be
cured.
1t means that Dr. Cowden has. even in
opposition TO his own best financial inter
ests, kept his promise 10 the public by
the acceptance of low fees. which has not
only enabled him TO prove the curative
effects of his method, but has also allowed
people Of very limited means to enjoy the
benefits Of a treatment that has restored
their health after all else had failed, and at
price they could afford TO pay.
1t means that the end of the small fee
for all diseases is at hand, and Will posi-
lively not be extended beyond April /, eX
cept to those who apply before that date.
This includes both old and new patients.
This announcement should be carefully
considered b. all people suffering from any
catarrhal disease
The times., 1899-03-07
THE PEACE JUBILEE FUND.
Seven thousand Dollars Subscribed
In an Hour.

I'm an Hour.
The National Peace Jubilee to be held
in this city on May %, a. and 25 next is
being taken hold of by the business men
of Washington with great enthusiasm
Nearly $1,000 was raised last night in less
than an hour by voluntary contributions
at a meeting of the finance committee
held in the Red Parlor of the Ebbitt
House, and plans were perfected whereby
1t is expected 10 raise the required $50, ,00G
within the next few days.
The meeting was presided over by Alii-
son NaiIor, jr., chairman Of the finance
committee, and was attended by about one
hundred and fifty prominent business men
w. S. Mexican. who has been largely in
strumental in promoting the Jubilee, was
called upon to address the meeting and
outlined briefly the proposed plans.
At the meeting last night the chairman
was authorized TO appoint four financial di-
rectors one for each section of the city,
who are to appoint subcommittee for the
purpose of making a thorough canvass of
the city for funds. Special books have been
prepared for making the collections. with
each page and stub numbered consecutive
ly and the books also numbered. The sub
scrlptions are to be paid in three install
ments, the first on March 20. the second on
April l5. and the last on May l.
Many enthusiastic speeches were made
and il was stated on all sides that If the
amount to be raised had been one hundred
thousand dollars instead of thirty. there
would not have been the slightest difficulty
in securing II.
The following is the list of those who
contributed 10 the Jubilee fund last night:
II p Murphy Hotel Regent. ssJo: o. C.
Staples. 81, ,O00; g. G. Cornwall & Son. $500: r. F.
Walsh 500; Y. Baldwin Johnson, 800; Hotel
johnson. $50; r. 7. Warwick. $50: Charles
jacobson. $50; ". II. Selden, $3.50: O. A. Elm.
rich 800; Fritz Reuter-, s25O Hotel VendOmc
SlG1; Daniel Loughran. 500; c. II. Reizenstcin
500 the Shoemaker Company, 500; John Doyle
Heiskell. 800: William Ramsay, SlUQ; Jesse c.
Ergood. 500; VI. Dyrenforth, 500; II. j. Stalcy,
500; c. f. Wood. 500; J. l.. Newbod, 500:
Knox Express Company, 500; W. $ Knox. 500;
Cannon 4 Chandler 500; W. " Danenhower
500: J. VI. Strashurgcr, 500; f. s Randall
SO; Consumers Brewing Co. 500: Lansburgh a.
Bro, 500; 4. VI. clagG, $50; Lowp Coffee Co.,
500; Joseph FeTero. 500; +. K Raymond, $50;
NJ scanlon. $50: T.. s johnson. 500: u. +.
MeCaulcy, SO; II. J. DAILY, $50; Keystone Water
Filter Co., $50; NJ. N. Lewis, $50; H. F. Cetz. $50
G. TAYLOR Wade, $50: Bobbinger Bros, $50;
Samuel Bieber & Son. 800: ". ID. Campbell, $25;
Smo1t. $50; 7. ". Cadick, s25; w. s Gill; $40;
and ". s. Mexican, SIS.
Another meeting of the committee will
be held at the Ebbitt House on Monday
night.
The times., 1899-03-07
A JUNKET TRIP VETOED.
Mr.. ChnmberIin's Iden of IA Manual
Training school Tour.

The suggestion recently made to the Dis
trict Commissioners by ]. A ChamberIin.
Director of Manual Training, that a COM
mission of five school officials be appointed
TO study manual training systems in other
cities, has been vetoed
Director Chamberlin thought such an in
vestigation might well be made, in view of
the large sum of money TO be expended in
the erection OF new manual training
school in this city at a cost OF almost $3.50
900. The site for the new structure was
recently purchased from Wheatley Bros.
for 1900 and embraces a series of lots
fronting on Seventh Street at its interscc-
tion with Rhode Island Avenue.
The explanation given by the Commits
sioners of their veto is that such tour
would be too expensive. When asked
whether one such official would be sent 10
visit other manual training schools Com
missioner Ross replied that this might be
done. He thought the District Commits
sioners should obtain all the data and in
formation possible before beginning The
new school building in order that il may be
modern and complete in every respect.
Some action along these lines may be
taken when the superintendent of construc-
tion is chosen.
In explaining the object of the tour pro
posed by himself Director Chamberlin said
in part:
The study cf the problems which present them
selves during the preparation Of plans for our
prospective building can he adequately made in
no other way II is our aim TO have model
building. far the restricted appropriation
now probable will admit We should combine
the good features Of recent buildings aud what
those are can he ascertained only by seeing them
The times., 1899-03-07
PREPARING TO CLAIM
Mr.. CbRNEGIE'S GIFT
The New Library Project As
suming Definite Shape.
4 Conference Between the Commits
SiOners and B. H. Warner.
Plans for fastening the Prc!imin-
ary Work-Thc Donor Invited
to offer Advice.

A conference was held in the District
Building yesterday afternoon between the
Commissioners and B. H. Warner. through
whom the offer of Mr.. Carnegie to erect
a s25O,OOO free public library in this city
was made. The enactment by Congress of
a bill providing a site for the library
in Mount Vernon Square at the in
tersection of New York and Massa
chusetts Avenues leaves no excuse
for delay, and the meeting yester
day was for the purpose OF discussing
ways and means TO hasten the necessary
preliminaries. After the conference Com
missioner Ross stated that nothing can be
done until the return of Col. Theodore A.
Bingham, Superintendent of Public Build
ings and Grounds, who is now out of the
city, but meeting of the library COM
mission will be held Immediately after
the return of that officer, perhaps tomor-
row.
The library commission will organize as
quickly thereafter as possible, so that
work may be begun on the new library
within the prescribed twelve months.
This commission, as provided for in the
library bill, consists OF the three District
Commissioners, Colonel Bingham, in
charge of public buildings and grounds.
and Theodore W. Noyes, President of the
Board OF Trustees of the Washington
Public Library.
Commissioner Ross explained yesterday
that the first step of the commission
would be to invite ten architects or firms
Of architects of conspicuous ability and
experience to submit competitive designs
according TO a carefully drawn pro-
gramme. The commission, in judging the
competition, will be assisted by two other
persons who will represent the architects.
As soon as the commission selects a de-
sign the successful architect will be EN-
ployed, and thereafter act under the di-
rection of superintendent of construc-
tion. The architect will furnish all de-
signs drawings, and advice. and for his
services will be paid 3 per cent of the total
cost of the building.
The superintendent of construction will
be Government officer appointed by the
commission He will receive an increase
OF 40 per cent of his present salary for
these services.
Mr.. Wight endeavored to locate Mr..
Carnegie yesterday so that he might be
consulted relative to the new building.
He learned by telegraph that Mr. Carnegie
is now in Florida. and has written TO him
asking him to stop in Washington when
he returns from the South.
The times., 1899-03-07

under regular working conditions and by talking
with those who have had experience in them.
There are also questions about the kind and
ganizaton of courses of work upon which the
light OF experience is needed, especially with ref
eTence to work Tor girls.
The following cities offer particular opportu-
mites for one or both Of these: Boston, Cam
bridge Providence, Worcester, Springfield, Hart
lord. New Haven, New York. Brooklyn, Phila-
delphia. Toledo, Cleveland. indianapolis, Chicago,
st. Louis, Kansas City, and Louisville. In listing
these cities / recall some one prominent feature
of the work, differing in nearly every case. There
are other cities which could be visited TO ad-
vantage
1t was Director Chamberlin's desire that
the five persons to compose the touring
commission should be the Superintendent
of Public Schools, the Director of High
Schools, the Director Of Manual Training,
the head of the manual training depart
ment in the high school. and the architect
chosen for the prOposed building
The times., 1899-03-07
THE JEHUs ExoNERATEp.
A Report In Which Complaint.
Against Cnbmen Are Dismfv.ed


Against Cnbmen Are Dismissed.
Major Sylvester, Chief of Police. and
Samuel A. Groff. Hack Inspector, have sub
mitted reports TO the District Commission
ers relative TO complaints against the cab
men occupying the stand at the corner OF
NJ Street and Connecticut Avenue.
These reports exonerate the jehus of the
charges of conspiracy against the travelling
public and of making overcharges for serv-
ices rendered patrons. One of the COM
plainants against the cabmen. lady resid-
ing in the northwest section Of the CITY.
accused certain cabmen of refusing to
haul her for the regulation hack fare
A delegation Of cabmen from the NJ Street
stand called upon Major Sylvester last week
and denied the allegation as 10 asking
illegal rates They asserted that they drove
for company and that business was sus-
pended for time on account OF the storm
This was done at the instance of the man
agement. but as soon as possible they re-
turned to work and were directed to do the
best they could in the face of the disagree
able weather
The delegation admitted TO Major Syl-
vester that lady had called at their stand
as stated, but they said the wornout condl-
tion of the horse attached TO the vehicle
desired was such as to cause o. refusal OF
service In report TO the Commissioners
Major Sylvester stated that he did not be-
lieve such condition could be maintained
for any length of time without discovery.
The readiness of persons imposed upon
by drivers he continued Ito report the
same, as police experience and records
prove, would stop such an undertaking
without much delay. Many provoking in
conyeniences were occasioned the citizens
by the inability and inefiiciency OF cab
service during the extreme winter weather.
1t must be admitted. and II is TO be re-
GREETED, but this department will do the
best II can to keep down complaint"
The Commissioners will take no further
action in the matter than to approve the
recommendations of Major Sylvester and
the Hack Inspector
The times., 1899-03-07
Discovered bv a Woman.

Another great discovery has been made and
that, too, by lady in this country Disease
fastened its clutches upon her and for seven
years she withstood its severest tests, hut her
vital organs undermined and death seem.
I'd imminent. For three months she coughcd
inccssantly, and could not sleep. She finally
discovered way TO recovery, by purchasing
4 MS n bottle of Dr. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, and was much relieved on
taking first dose that she slept all night; and
with two bottles has been absolutely cured. Her
name is Mrs Luther Lutz" Thus writes W. G.
iiamnick Il Co. of Shelby, y. c. Trial bot
lie free at Henry Evans, Drug Store, 9Ss st.
Regular size Soc and sl.O0. Every bottle guar
antced
The times., 1899-03-07
THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
Good Attendance at Its Thirty
Eighth Regular Meeting.

The Columbia Historical Society held
its thirty eighth annual meeting in the
banquet hall of the Shoreham last night,
the meeting being attended by about two
hundred members of the society and their
friends.
William Henry Dennis read paper on
the history of the Register of Wills Office,
in which he brought out many interesting
points. He read OF copy OF the will of
Thomas Richey, which was filed in 1850.
and in which he predicted the acquisition
OF Cuba He also said that it was already
great nation. and We must not be too
quick 10 step from the main lands of the
islands, unless it were TO Cuba, threatened
as it might be, by barbarism and its con-
version into black and hostile neighbor.
Walter c. Clephane spoke upon the
Local Aspect of Slavery in the District
OF Columbia" His references to land
marks and scenes during slavery times
was interesting in the extreme.
The times., 1899-03-07
WELCOME WORDS
TO WOMEN.

Women who suffer with disorders pecu-
liar 10 their sex should write TO DR. Pierce
and receive free the advice of physician
of over thirty years experience-a skilled
and successful specialist in the diseases
of women Every letter of this sort has
the most careful consideration and is, of
course, regarded as sacredly confidential
Many sensitively modest women write fully
to DR. Pierce what they would shrink from
telling TO their local physician. The local
physician is pretty sure to say that he can
not do anything without an exanina.
ton" Dr. Pierce holds that these distaste
full examinations are generally needless
and that no woman, except in rare cases,
should submit TO them.
Dr. Picrce's treatment will cure you
right in the privacy of your own home.
His "Favorite Prescription " has cured
hundreds of thousands some of them
the worst imaginable cases 1t is the
only medicine of its kind that is the pro-
duct of a regularly graduated physician.
Some INSCRIPTIONS mediciDe dealers may
offer you substitute. Dent take it.
Don't trifie with your health. Write to DIR.
X V. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y, = take his
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The times., 1899-03-07
chnmnerinin,s Cough Remedy

This remedy is intended especially for coughs
colds, Group, whooping cough, and influenza 1t
has become famous for its cures of these diseases
large part OF the civilized world The most
fattcring testimonials have been received, giving
accounts of its good works. OF the aggravating and
persistent coughs ii has cured. of severe colds
that have yielded promptly to its soothing effects
and Of the dangerous attacks OF croup il has
cured, often saving the life of the child The
extensive use of for whoping cough has shown
that it robs that disease Of all dangerous cousr
quences. Sold by Henry Evans, Wholesale and
Retail Druggist, 9Ss F Street northwest; Con
necticut Avenue and Street northwest and lI2s
Maryland Avenue northeast
The times., 1899-03-07
THE LATE MISS LIrsCoMB.
Memorial Services by the Southern
Relief Society.

At meeting of the Ladies Southern Re
lief Society. held at Confederate Veterans
Hall last evening the regular order Of bust
ness was suspended and memorial exercises
held for their late President, Miss Sarah
A. LipscOmb, who died in this city on Feb
ruary L. 1899.
Mrs. Halsey, Mrs. Albert Akers Mrs
Garrison and Mrs Gadsden offered tributes
of deep affection and sincere respect in
memuriam. On motion of Mrs. Stanley it
was unanimously resolved that badge Of
mourning be worn for thirty days by the
members of the society.
Miss Virginia Miller was chosen by ac.
clamation as President of the society at
the business meeting later in the evening.
The times., 1899-03-07

The slight cough may
soor become deeP-seated and
hard to cure. Do not let it
settle on the lungs.
Think! Has there been
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The times., 1899-03-07
ONE NEW SMALLPOX CASE.
The Workhouse Quarantine to He
Raised Today.

One additional case of smallpox was
brought to the attention OF the District
Health Department yesterday. Harrison
Edelin,. colored, thirty three years old. who
had been removed TO the detention camp
at the old isolating hospital recently from
$50 Pleasant Alley southwest. developed
genuine case OF smallpox. He was i'm
mediately transferred TO the hospital for
treatment.
The quarantine which was placed over
the workhouse several weeks ago on ac-
count of the smallpox outbreak at that in
stitution will be removed today, and about
ffty-thr prisoners whose terms have ex-
pired will be released.
The times., 1899-03-07
The MOIecuIiZer.

This instrument is the only one in the
world that enables patients to properly
treat themselves at home. 1t is of great
value to those who have no time to visit
this Office for treatment To those who
are unable to pay the office fees. as well as
TO those who live al a distance. until April
l the charges for the moleculizer has been
reduced to s. for the first month and $3.50
for each succeeding month. This fee in
cludes the remedies proper for each case.
The times., 1899-03-07
NO ADDITIONAL DRYNEss.
The New sunday Liquor Law Inter
prctcd by Attorney Davis.

Henry f. Davis. the United States Dis
trict Attorney, expressed his views very
forcibly yesterday on the question of the
new liquor law, which 1t has been claimed
would prevent propretors OF hotels and
clubs from selling drinks on Sunday.
He holds that the new act of Congress
does not change the earlier laws as far as
hotels and clubs are concerned Some doubt
as TO whether it would be within the law
TO sell liquor on Sundays crept into the
minds OF local proprietors last Sunday and
many hotel and club bars were, closed. The
construction placed on the new law by the
District Attorney will go very far toward
clearing up the matter, although the opn-
ion is only semi-offciaI.
The times., 1899-03-07
Free Treatment.

DR.. Cowden cordially invites every per-
son needing treatment to call at these Of
fees for a free examination and free
treatment. This enables each patient to
judge for himself the effects of the rene
dies in his own case. There is no obliga-
tion to continue the visits. All are invited;
all are welcome
The times., 1899-03-07

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT
or COLUNBIA.-HoLDING SPECIAL
TERN FOR ORPHANS COURT BUSINESS
N THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF
ELIZA J. FACE. DECEASED No. s733
DOCKET NO. 25
Application having been made TO the Supreme
Court Of the District of Columbia, holding
special term for Orphans Court business for the
probate Of the last will and testament of Eliza
J. Face, deceased, and for letters testsmentary
on said estate. by Nora +. Clark, one Of the
eIecutrices named in said will:
1t is ordered. THIS 9TH DAY OF FEBRU-
AIRY, 1899. that notice is hereby given 10 George
". Face, Martin V. Face Daniel g. Face, Min
ME Houghtailing, LuElla Jackson otherwise
known AZ Luella jackson. otherwise known as
Ella Jackson: orvsl A. Face. Hislmer NJ. Clark
Frank ~ CLARK. Cora B. Stone and Ulysses C.
Clark, and 10 all other persons concerned in
said estate, 10 be and appear in said court on
FRIDAY, THE 9TH DAY OF APRIL 1899, AT
10 O'CLOCK A. NJ, TO show cause why said
application should not be granted.
This notice snail be published in The Washing
ton Law Reporter and in The Washington Times
once week for three successive weeks before said
return day, the first publication to be not less
than thirty days before said return day.
4. g. BRADLEY, Justice.
Attest: J. NoTA McGII.L,
Register of Wills.
B. II. LoUCKs. Attorney for Applicant.
fe2s mh7, ,l4-3t
The times., 1899-03-07
A Rare Chance.

A grocery and meat market. Weekly sales
81 600 Rent $50 per month. Owner retiring.
Price $1,000 NEW YORK BUSINESS BROk-
ERS, 1905 nv. mh5-St
The times., 1899-03-07
LEGAL NOTICES.

ESTATE of Neal T. Murray. deceased, No s221.
Docket "a. Mary A. Power, administrative,
has, with the approval of the Supreme Court
of the District of Columbia. holding a special
tenn for Orphans Court Business appointed
FRIDAY. MARCH q, 1899. AT 10 O'CLOCK
A. NJ. as the time, and said court as the place,
for making payment and distribution under the
courts direction and control; when and where
all creditors and persons entitled 10 distributiye
shares or legscies a residue, are notified TO
attend in person by agent or attorney duly
authorized, with their claims against the estate
properly youched: Provided. this order be pub
lshed in each of three successive weeks be-
fore said day in the Washington Law Reporter
and the Washington Times.
Signed February q, 1899
J. NoTA McGTI.L, Register of Wills.
A. II. BELL, Attorney. te2s mh7,l4-
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At Bedtime

ToLn dose of Hostetter's
l dNS Stomach Bitters, and
your eyes will soon close in peace
full, refreshing slumber. Another
dose in the morning will make
your breakfast taste good. and put
you in fine fettle for the days
work ahead.
The times., 1899-03-07
A Rnre Chance.

grocery and meat market. Weekly sales
| $1,000 Rent $50 per month Owner retiring.
| Price. sl.200. NEW YORK BUSINESS BROK-
ERS, l0Oe + NV. uh5-3t