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The times., 1899-03-29
RACING AT NEW ORLEANS.
The Louisiana Jockey Club Presents
a Day of Poor Sport.

New Orleans, March 2S.-Three favorites
won today. two OF them, TutTut and
Celtic Bard, being heavily played. A cold
wave, which arrived this morning, kept
down the attendance. Horses which have
been here all winter are being daily shipped
to other points, and very few good ones
are left. Summarizes:
First race-One and one-eighth miles.
Amber Glints, to /, won; Sutton, second;
Ji-Co-Way, third. Time, 156 IA.
Second race-Seven furlongs. Phideas. Z
to 2. won; Nellie Prince, second; Shuttle
cock. third. Time, 1:2S ga.
Third race-Six and one-half furlOngs.
Borden, to l, won; McAlbert, second; Idle
Hour third. Time, :23.
Fourth race-Six furlongs. Merry Day, 6
to s. won; Cotton Plant second Edna,
third. Time, 1:13 IA.
Fifth race-One mile and seventy yards.
Tut-Tut, to 1, won; Maurice W., second;
Deceive, third. Time, 1:49.
Sixth race-One and one-eighth miles.
Celtic Bard. 3 TO 9, won: Victorine, second /;
Bishop Reed. third. Time, 1855 IA.
The times., 1899-03-29
LEGAL NOTICES.
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT
OF COLUMBIA, SITTING AS A DISTRICT
CUURT.-No 5I3. In re The Widening OF
Nineteenth Street northwest

COURT.-No. 543. In re The Widening of
Nineteenth Street northwest
Notice ia hereby given that the Commissioners
OF the District oil Columbia. pursuant to the pro-
visions of act of Congress approved February
%, 1893. entitled '.An act for the widening of
Nineteenth Street northwest have fled petit
tion in this court praying the condemnation of n
strip of land forty (40) feet wide living on the
said street ninety 1907 feet wide between Florida
Avenue and Columbia Road and for the con-
demnation of the remainder OF lots one ~. two
(2), and much of lots three (3) and fifteen U5I
as is required to properly connect and make
continuous line and roadway Of Wyoming Avenue
across Columbia Road, said lots %, two ~,
and three (3) being part of lot one %, Of Oak
lawn" as recorded among the land records of
said District in Lber 1875. folio Ss3 and said lot
fifteen Q5) being in Noerr's subdivision OF Oak
lawn records in the Surveyors Office, in book
county T. folio G5, as shown on map or plat
prepared by said Commissioners, and annexed to
their said petition and marked Exhibit D. C..
No. L. and praying, also. that jury he sum
moned by the Marshal, in accordance with the
provisions OF sections 957 to 267 both inclusive,
OF the Revised Statutes of the United States re-
lating to the District of Columbia, to ascertain
the damages for and in respect Of the land pro-
posed TO be condemned for widening said street,
and to assess One-half Of the amount awarded as
damages against the piece parcels of land sit
uate and lying on each side OF said Nineteenth
Street extended, between Florida Avenue and Co.
lumbia Road, and also on all or any adjacent
pieces parcels Of land which will be benefited
by the widening of said Nineteenth Street, as pro-
vided in said act
1t is ordered this 22d day OF March. 1899. that
all persons interested in the proceedings be and
they are hereby, required to appear in this court
on or before the 18TH DAY OF APRIL, 1899,
to show cause. if any they have, why the prayer
OF said petition should not be granted, and why
the proceedings directed in said act of Congress
should not be taken: Provided. 4 copy of this
order be published in the Evening star" and
times, and in the ''Washington Law Reporter
once, before said 18TH DAY OF APRIL, 1899.
BY the court:
(SeaD ". S. cox, Associate Justice.
A true copy-TeSt:
j. II. YOUNG, Clerk.
BY II. }. MElGs. JR-, Assistant Clerk.
The times., 1899-03-29
BODY OF CORPORAL TOWER.
Placed In the Receiving Vault at
Arlington,

The body of Corporal Osborne Tower, of
Company ID. First Regiment, District of
Columbia Volunteers, who died of pneu-
monia in Key West, and was temporarily
inferred there. arrived in Washington yes
terday. The remains were placed in a
vault at Arlington TO await the arrival OF
other unfortunate District soldiers who
lost their lives in Cuba, when they will be
Inferred with military honors. Corporal
Tower was the son of James II. Tower, 7 g.
sistant Superintendent of the Treasury De-
partment, residing at COS East Capitol
Street. He was a young man of excellent
character, and proved TO be a good soldier.
The times., 1899-03-29
uur, whiIe CoupIinr C.r..

While coupling cars in the Anacostia
freight yards, about ] O'Clock yesterday aft
ernoon, W. T. Free, a brakeman in the
employ of the Pennsylvania Railway Com
pany, was caught between two cars, and
badly crushed He was standing between
two cars preparatory to coupling them
when they came together with greater force
than was anticipated. catching his right
arm. Free was taken 10 Providence Hos
pital in No. patrol wagon and received
medical attention. Free lives at 905 Third
Street northwest
The times., 1899-03-29
Inaues, over an Infant.

Coroner Carr has decided TO hold an in
quest today at II o'clock in the Sixth pre-
clint stationhouse, TO enquire into the cir
cumstances surrounding the death of the
colored infant found in a room at COS
Twelfth Street northwest, Monday morn
ing. The child was found abandoned in
a room formerly occupied by a servant
employed in the house. The matter was
reported by the police of the First precinct
who made the discovery and the Coroner
is of the opinion that an investigation is
NECESSARY
The times., 1899-03-29
Chamberlain. Cough Remedy.

This remedy is intended especially for coucbs
colds, Group, whooping cough, and influenza. II
has become famous for its cures Of these diseases
large part of the civilized world The most
hattering testimonials have been received giving
accounts Of its good works. of the aggravatiny aud
persistent coughs it has cured, of severe colds
that have yielded promptly to its soothing effects,
and Of the dangerous attacks of Group it has
cured, often saving the life OF the child The
extensive of for whoping cough has shown
that it robs that disease Of all dangerous conse-
quences Sold by Henry Evans, Wholesale and
Retail Druggist, 93s Street northwest; Con-
necticut Avenue and Street northwest, and 1922
Maryland Avenue northeast.
The times., 1899-03-29
JANEY AND cAvANAueH.
To Meet Under Stubener's Manage
ment Next Monday Night.

The twenty y-round bout arranged between
Jim Janey, the Black Demon Of this city.
and Tommy Cavanaugh, of Buffalo, N. Y,
scheduled TO take place at Stubener's road
house next Monday night, is attracting
much attention from the followers OF fisti-
ana in this city.
The fight will be pulled off under the
personal management of p. Stubener. who
will hang up the purse, and guarantee that
the fight will be decided on its merits. He
will leave nothing undone TO satisfy those
who will attend, and it is Stubener's in
tention to secure the services of a COM
petent man to referee the fight.
Both men are now in prime condition.
Cavanaugh is training at the Bladensburg
roadhouse, and Janey is putting in his
work in Baltimore with Jerry Marshall.
The men will weigh in at o'clock in the
afternoon of the day of the fight.
A couple of excellent preliminaries will
be secured, and Stubener promises an even
ing of satisfactory sport on April 3.
The times., 1899-03-29
CASES NoLLE PRoSSED.
william ConeII Released on His Per-
.ounI Roud

On the recommendation of the District
Attorney the cases against Charles Will
liams, charged with larceny; Camille Sal
erno and Maria Famiglietti, adultery. and
Levi Jackson, accused of house breaking,
were yesterday nolle pressed.
William conell, who was arraigned on
the charge of larceny from the person,
pleaded guilty and was released upon his
personal bonds by Justice Bradley. This
action was taken in view OF the fact that
the District Attorney has been unable to
locate the prosecuting witness, and be-
cause Conell, who was indicted in 1891, and
brought here last fall from Tennessee, has
been in jail awaiting trial since the 9TH of
last December.
The times., 1899-03-29
Heavy snow I'm the we.t.

Kansas City, No, March 27.-There has been a
heavy fall OF snow during the past twenty-four
hours. accompanied by stiff north wind Farm
ers are discouraged. They have been unable TO
do any spring work vet. Tho weather Washington
has been having is diseouraging but the knowing
ones keep from getting the blnes by the judcious
use Of Tharp's pure Berkeley rye. Only 81 4
full quart at si2 y Street northwest;
The times., 1899-03-29
In Favor of the Halfway,

The Comptroller of the Treasury has
given the opinion that the Baltimore and
Ohio Railway in the States of Tennessee
and Kentucky is not land grant road. and
is. therefore. entitled to compensation for
hauling troops. Secretary Alger declined
to pay for such service and the matter
went to the Comptroller for his opinion
The times., 1899-03-29

A special from st. Louis says the fans
of the Mound City are in fever of en-
thusiasm over the final settlement of the
baseball mudde in such a manner that the
local club will play winning ball, some
thing that has not been seen here in
years. AS far as can be learned here.
even should the League circuit be reduced
to ten clubs, none of the old Browns will
be brought into the new organization.
Cross, Harley, Dowd. Stencil, QUINN and
SudhofI will be placed on the market Cross
could be sold 10 New York or Cincinnati
The Reds are also willing to pay for Out
fielder Dick Harley. to fill Dusty Mil
ler's shoes. Dowd is wanted by New York.
Manager O'Day also has had his eye on
Stencil. Half dozen clubs will be glad
to get Sudhoff. and Quinn already has
berth offered him by the Chicago club. OF
course the disposition of these men is
contingent on a reduction of the League
circuit II the twelve clubs are maintained,
the old Browns will be transferred intact
to Cleveland and strengthened by the ad-
dition OF the extra players now with the
Cleveland club. In the event of Cleveland
remaining in the League, Becker will have
The times., 1899-03-29
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT
OF COLUMBIA. SITTING AS A DISTRICT
COuRT.-No. 5i7. In re The Extension Of

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT
OF COLUMBIA, SITTING AS A DISTRICT
COuRT.-No. 5iI. In re The Extension Of
Howard Avenue.
Notice is hereby given that the Commissioners
of the District of Columbia, pursuant tn the pro-
visions Of an act Of Congress approved March 3.
1890, entitled AN act for the extension OF Penn
sylvania Avenue southeast, and for other pur-
poses" have filed petition in this court pray
ing the condemnation OF the land required for
the extension of Howard Avenue through lot
numbered hundred and thirty and e-half
l3OIb), in Chaplin Browns subdivision OF Mount
Pleasant and Pleasant Plains. shown on a plat
or map prepared by sId Commissioners and an
nexed to their said petition and marked "Ex-
hibit ID. C., No. L. and praying also that a
iurv be summoned by the Marshal, in accordance
with the provisions of chapter eleven Ql) OF the
Revised Statutes of the United States relating TO
the District of Columbia. to ascertain the dam
ages for and in respect of the land proposed to
be condemned for the extension Of said avenue
and to assess one-hali thereof against blocks two
(2), three (S), four 90. five 80, and six 90, Of
Chaplin Browns subdivision OF Inglcside, and
against lots from hundred and twenty two
G22) to one hundred and forty-four 40, inclu-
sive, OF Chaplin Browns subdivision of Mount
Pleasant and Pleasant Plains.
II is ordered this I'D day Of March 1899 that
all persons interested in the proceedings be, and
they are hereby, required TO appear in this court
ON or before the 18TH DAY OF APRIL. 1890,
to show cause, ii any they have, why the prayer
of said petition should not lie granted, and why
the proceedings directed in said act OF Congress
should not be taken: Provided, copy OF this
order be published in the Evening star and
The Washington Times newspapers at least six
times and in the Washington Law Reporter
once, before said 18TH DAY OF APRIL, 1880.
By the court:
(SeaD W. ). con, Associate Justice.
true copy-rest:
j. r. YOUNG, Clerk.
L p. j. MEIGS, JR., Assistant Clerk.
mh2i, ~, ,Sl-sps,s
The times., 1899-03-29
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT
NE COLINIRIA SITTING As A DISTRICT


OF COLUMBIA, SITTING AS A DISTRICT
COURT-No. 546. In re The Extension of
Twentieth Street northwest.
Notice is hereby given that the Commissioners
OF the District OF Columbia, pursuant to the pro-
visions of an act of Congress approved March 5,
1899 entitled IAN act for the extension OF Penn
sylvania Avenue southeast, and for other pur-
poses" have filed petition in this court, pray
ing the condemnation OF the land necessary for
the extension of Twentieth Street southery from
Wyoming Avenue to Columbia Road, including
the triangular shaped piece of land bounded by
the east line of Twentieth Street thus extended,
the south line OF Wyoming Avenue, and the
west line of Columbia Road, shown on plat
or map prepared by said Commissioners and an
nexed to their petition and marked I'D. C., No.
L. and praying, also. that jury be summoned
by the Marshal. in accordance with chapter eleven
of the Revised Statutes of the United States re-
lating to the District of Columbia, to ascertain
and assess the damages, if any, which each owner
OF land through which Twentieth Street is pro-
posed to be extended aforesaid may sustain by
reason thereof, and to assess not less than one,
half the amount found due and awarded for
damages for and in respect OF the land
dernned for the extension OF said Twentieth
Street against those pieces parcels OF land sit
uate and lying each side of said Twentieth
Street, between Wyoming Avenue and Columbia
Road. and also on any or all adjacent pieces or
parcels OF land which will be benefited by said ex-
tension.
1t is ordered this 22d day OF March, 1890 that
all persons interested in the proceedings be, and
they are hereby, required to appear in this court
on or before the 18TH DAY OF APRIL, 1890
to show cause if any they have, why the prayer
of said petition should not he granted. and why
the proceedings directed in said act of Congress
should not be taken: Provided, copy Of this
order he published III the Evening Star and
The Washington Times newspapers at least six
times, and in the Washington Law Reporter
once before said 18TH DAY OF APRIL, 1899.
BY the court:
(SeaD W. :. cox, Associate Justice
A true copy-Test:
J. r. Young. Clerk.
BY H. j. MEIGS. JR., Assistant Clerk.
The times., 1899-03-29
BASKETBALL TONIGHT.
The Eastern Athletic Club and the
Carroll Institute fo Meet

AT the Washington Light Infantry Ar
mory tonight the basketball teams of the
Eastern Athletic Club and Carroll Insti-
tute will play their last game of the
season The lineup will be as follows:
The times., 1899-03-29
SPIRITUALISM CELEBRATED,

Nac,abce Temple. 5IS 9th St NV. Thursday
night, March go Fifty-first anniversary celebra-
tion; eminent speakers. v0calsts and mediums
including Tisdale, Altcmus Keeler and Miss
Gaule Mrs. Nickless. Mrs.. Langley, Mrs Burnes,
and Others. Admission, 2j cents. Come early
No seats reserved mhag-2t
sPIRiTU TUALISSl-Immortality demonstrates: So
anecs Monday. wednesday evenings. O'Clock:
sittin.s daily. MRS. WARNEkE, I22s | st. NV IL
AN EASTER GREETING to the men only; an
elegant spring suit of clothes an Overeoat
custom made and slightly worn. for as much
money as you have to spare; one price. JrSrHS
OLD STAND, 6l9 ID 81. mh2s-Tt
MME DAVIS, born elairvoyant and card reader,
tells about business; removes SPELLS and evil
influences; reuntes the separated. and gives luck
to all; cures piles and drunkenness. 1928 25th ST.
NV -nh7-lmo
The times., 1899-03-29
The 50 Days" Cure

uor men) leads all remedies In this city; q
prompt and perm anent cure no charge. Con
sultation free DR. McKEEHAS. SIG l2th St
NV. Office hours, to II n. M; to 8 p- m.
Closed Sunday. nhl4-lmo
The times., 1899-03-29
DON'T FAIL TO CONSULT

The Noted and Gifted Southern Palmist and Mind
reader; this lady Is much in little: see her and
be convinced. She will tell you what will hap
pen to you in the future. FLORENCE JUDSON.
ll2 G. St NV Fee. 81. mh2G-7t
The times., 1899-03-29
We Will Lend You
Any Amount of Money

MONEY advanced on goods left in storage with
the DISTRICT STORAGE CO.. sI5 9Th ST. NV
Clean. separate rooms mhfu
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1899-05-13
Chapter Y.

Sec. /. Every male inhabitant of the
village of Bonners Ferry over q, and un-
der so years of age, must perform two
days labor annually, to be known as the
road poll tax, upon the streets alleys, or
highways, within saId village, at such
times as the proper officer may direct,
and upon three days notice in writing
given, or pay to said overseer ccmmu-
tation fee of two dollars and for each
days failure to attend and perform the
labor required, at the time and place
specified the delinquent shall forfeit and
pay to the village of Boomers Ferry fifty
cents for each days delinquency, to be
collected out of the property of said de-
inquent by the road overseer in said viii
lage, before any court having jurisdic-
ton.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1899-05-13
CHAPTER V.
Prevention of Fires.

Sec. l. Every building within the linn
its of the village of BOnners Ferry
wherein fires shall be used shall be fur
nshed with chimneys for each fire.
which chimneys shall have walls of brick,
stone or adobe at least four inches in
thickness Every chimney shall extend
at least three feet above the roof of the
building to which it is attached, measur-
ing from point where it passes through
such roof
Sec ?. Any person violating any pro-
visions of this ordinance shall be deemed
guilty of a misdemanor and. on convic-
ton thereof, before a justice of the
peace, shall be punished by a fine of not
less than $40 nor more than $50 and he
shall stand committed to the village Jail
until the same is paid.
Sec. 8. 1t is hereby made the duty of
the marshal or constable to strictly en-
force the provisions of this ordinance
and TO prosecute all who after reason
able notice and caution, shall continue
to violate the same. and he shall at all
times have the right to enter any build
ing within the limits of the village for
the purpose of discovering or ascertain
ing any violation of this ordinance.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1899-05-13
CHAPTER VI.
Process and Execution.

Sec l. All actions, whether civil or
criminal, brought for the punishment of
any violation of any ordinance or to re-
cover any fine, forfeiture, tax or penalty
for any breach of any ordinance now or
hereafter to be enforced in the village of
Boomers Ferry, shall be commenced be
fore tried and determined by justice Of
the peace. No warrants shall be issued
by any justice of the peace until a com
plant under oath has been filed, charging
a breach or violation of an ordinance, re-
citing the chapter and section, together
with a brief description of the offense
substantially as required in criminal
complaints before a justice of the peace
the warrant in such cases shall briefly
describe the offense shall be returnable
forthwith, and shall run in the name Of
the state of Idaho and shall be directed
to the marshal or constable at the time
named in the summons or warrant;
whether the defendant appear or not, up
on proof of service the justice of the
peace shall proceed to trial and on con-
viction shall enter execution for said fine
and costs, and he shall issue a writ of
execution therefor.
Sec. ?. If any person arrested under
warrant as provided in the preceding
section of this ordinance shall fail or re-
fuse to pay the full amount of his fine or
cost, the justice of the peace rendering
the judgment shall forthwith issue a
mittimus or commitment substantially
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1899-05-13
CHAPTER III.
Sidewalks.

Sec. /. That sidewalks be built on the
Following streets, to-wit: Main street
or two inch plank, eight feet wide. with
three 2x6 stringers supported by posts
eight feet apart said plank to be laid
one-half inch apart. The sidewalks on
Bonner and KoOtenai streets to be six
feet wide, of two inch plank one-half
inch apart, on three stringers 2x6, sup
ported by posts eight feet apart. All
sidewalks to be of uniform grade. com
mencing at West corner of Riverside
street and Main street, at an elevation
of six inches above the ground as situat-
ed at the present time.
Sec. q II is hereby declared to be the
duty of the village road overseer, or any
person especially appointed by the board
of trustees for that purpose to notify the
owners of all lots and property fronting
on the side of the street where the pro-
posed sidewalk is ordered to be built, by
serving them with a copy of the order of
the board, and to order them to begin the
construction thereof in accordance with
said order within fifteen days, and to
have said sidewalk completed within
thirty days from the time of the service
of said notice. the person serving said
notice noting the date of the service
Sec. 8. If any person after having re-
ceived the notice provided for in section
2 shall neglect or refuse to build said side
walk as specified by the board of trustees,
or shall fail to complete the same within
the required time, without reasonable
cause for the failure or delay the village
road overseer shall report said fact, to-
gether with the name of the party and
the number Of the lots or premises, to the
board, who shall then by an especial order
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1899-05-13
CHAPTER ".


Sec. 1. Any person who shall within the
corporate limits keep or maintain any
pen or incosure stable or building for
hogs, cattle, horses or other animals in
such a filthy condition as to be offensive
TO neighbOrs or passers by or injurious to
the health of the neighborhoOd such per-
sons shall be deemed guilty of maintain
ing a nuisance and on conviction there
of shall be fined not less than So nor more
Than 800, and he shall stand committed to
The village Jail until the same is paid
Sec. 2. If any person shall suffer any
celler vault, private drain, pool. privy
or ground upon any premises, belonging
to or occupied by him or her to become
foul, offensive or injurious to the public
health or to any person within the cor
pOrate limits, such person shall be Deem
ed guilty of maintaining a nuisance, and
on conviction shall be fined not less than
50 nor more than 500 and costs of suit
and he shall stand committed to the vii
age Jail until the same is paid
Sec 3. If any person shall throw place
or conduct or suffer any member of his
or her family to throw. place or conduct
into any street, alley or lot any putrid or
decayed meat, bones fish, fowl, hides.
skins, apple or potato Feelings. rotten po-
tatoes apples, old fruit cans or boxes, or
filth of any kind, offal, dung, dead ami
mails, vegetables fruit, or other decayed
or offensive matter or anything likely to
become so, or shall allow such filth or
other offensive matter as aforesaid to re-
main upon his or her premises, or i'm any
street or alley in the rear or front of
such premises, in
such a manner as to be offensive or in
furious to the neighborhood or offensive
or injurious to any person, every such
person shall be deemed the author of a
nuisance and on conviction shall be fined
not less than IS nor more than $40 and
costs of suit for each offense, and if the
party responsible therefor shall not pro-
coed at once to abate such nuisance it
shall be done by the marshal or consta-
BILE and the costs thereof may be recov-
cred in an action before justice of the
peace in addition to the penalty herein
provided for.
Sec. 4. Before any person shall be con-
victed of any offense herein defined a
nuisance it shall be made to appear that
such person has been served with reason
able notice either verbal or written. by
the village marshal to abate the same
and that he or she has failed, neglected
or refused to do so, and in case of viola
ton of this ordinance the marshal or
constable shall enter complaint before a
justice of the peace to enforce as pre-
scribed penalty. and as part of the judg-
ment rendered in such case the justice
may direct the marshal or constable to
abate such nuisance complained of, and
shall add the costs of the case and en-
force the payment of the same.