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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-19
Hospiial Notes.

Miss Fannie Corr LETT the he'rea, to'
the Sick Friday. after being uhuer tie''-
ment for the past two Weeks
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-19

Ask us for prices ON best An'n,ac,le.
splint and steam Coal before placing
your order for winter supplies. Ne"
Phone. ~. VAIN" -"O't'i-'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-19

Scotch Damask, , yards wide very fine
quality. beautiful sa1n-hnish. very popu-
lar designs. tulips and morning glories.
worth 81 30. special at Sit8. FiVe-eIsths
Napkins 10 match $3.50. Three-qnarier 90
match 1919.
Irish Damask y inches wide, extra
heavy. the prettest designs 10 Doe had.
coruation ionauls and pansics. worth
81 30: special for Sl.23 Fiye-eigths Nap
klns. 20 match al - -. Three-quarter
NAPKINS. 10 match. at $3.50.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-19
Table Linens, DamaSkS, and Napkins.

With Thanksgiving needs in mind purchased an enormot
Table Linens, which offer at remarkably low price
a quotations will show:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-19
POrtiereS.

Fancy Roman stripe all shades with
heavy fringe top, 500 value, 60 10
Tor ................ ..............-...
Solid red figured Portieres, also i'm blue
and tan color. run length. and choice
styles in Oriental designs. worth CO EO
3d. lpl tssssssssss.s.ss.sst... ~
Special assortment I'm Tapestry POr-
there's. heavy fringe top, special = , az
designs. 500 value fOr.......... ~O'SO
Entirely new designs, corduroy effect
In red with green and tan fig c. IN
ured, $1,000 value for ........... %ION
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-19
Aorrow the Opening Day of a Big Dress u
Also. Great Line of SilkS--CO1Ored All
Black Dress Goods.

Black CrepOns. Mohair Crepors, SHh
Wool Crepons. in a large assortment Of d
per yard. 81 90. S1.2J. up to....-... 80 &C..
BLACK CHEVIOTS-
30 inches wide, good weight ana
spongcd and shrunk, per yard ..'.''''
BLACK MELROsE CORD
50 inches wide, an excellent FABRIC iuli
$50. per yard.............. ...'''.'.'''''''
BLACK VICUNA CLOTH .
~ inches wide. with very high iustre'
teod to wear wei, per yard ...........
STORM sERGEs. DIAGONALS and
FTTAS. all pure wool,
Per yard .................. .''''''''''''''''
BLACK HABIT CLOTH
~ inches wide. all pure wool
Per yard ..........' 900. .''''''' '''''
The times., 1899-04-21
ASK JoHNsoN's REMOVAL.
Federation of Labor Petition Pre-.
sented to Mr.. Mckinley

Samuel Gompers. President OF the Amer
lean Federation of Labor ACCOMPANIED bv
Frank Morrison, Secretary of the organi-
zation, and II. W. Szegedy. President of
the Central Labor Union and of the local
organization Of plate printers. called on
President Mckinley yesterday afternoon
and presented him with a petition from
the Federation of Labor asking the re.
moyal OF Claude NJ johnson, Director OF
the Bureau of Engraving and Printing.
The petition asks that the removal he
made upon the grounds of incompetancy
violation of the civil service law. obtain
ing funds from the United States TO which
ne was not entitled, extending undue cd
Nantases IN the matter of letting con-
tracts Tor supplies of the bureau and un-
Ialr and tryannical treatment of employees
Ihese charges are based on the report
made by the committee appointed by Sec
retary Gage TO investigate the Bureau of
Engraving and Printing. The petition says
that IN several instances relatives of Mr..
johnson were employed in the bureau in
direct violation OF the civil service law.
Referring to the charge of the misuse OF
Government funds. il says that the director
drew ms salary in advance from the dis
oursing agent TO the extent of 81 800. or
about four months pay. 1t is claimed By
the petitioners that +. w. Devoe and
c. t. Reynolds have enjoyed an undue ad
vantage in their dealings with the bureau
in the matter OF supplying certain inks.
The great grievance of the Federation
OF Labor against the director is his several
endeavors TO get paper money printed In
IN inferior manner thus necessarily
throwing great number of plate printers
out of employment. This, IT is claimed
has been shown by his efforts TO secure
the installation OF steam plate printing
presses for the purpose OF printing the
backs of Government currency The petit
tion ends with history of the treatment
accorded one of the plate printers. who
was discharged by the director for re-
questing a leave of absence for the purpose
of petitioning Congress against the use OF
steam presses.
President Mckinley is said to have dis
played great interest in the protest of the
committee, and promised 10 give il prompt
consideration. He advised the committee
10 draw up the charges against Mr. John
son and present them TO the Secretary of
the Treasury. that they might come to
him through the proper channel The con-
ference between the President and his call
ers lasted for half an hour or more
The times., 1899-04-21
SUING FOR LIFE INSURANCE.
The Legion of Honor Defendant in a
Peculiar Case.

The hearing in the case OF Mary Celia
bert and James Z. Gelabert against the
Supreme Council Of the American Legion
of Honor TO enforce the payment of a life
insurance policy issued to Miss Nellie Pot
ter, deceased, which was begun Wednesday
in Circuit Court No. i, before Chief JUS
tice Bingham, occupied the attention of
the court all of yesterday.
The litigation is the result of the refusal
OF the defendant organization to pay the
policy issued upon proof of the death of
the person to whom 1t was issued. The
facts in the case as disclosed by the wit
nesses for the plaintiffs are that Nellie
Potter, sister OF Mary E. Gelabert, was
granted policy by the American Legion
of Honor on June II, 1897. and that fourty-
four days afterward she died. At the time
the policy was granted Nellie Potter named
her sister, Mary E. Gelabert, as the benefi-
ciary. 1t was also testified that the de-
ceased was Ill for long period of time
and that bill amounting TO s400 for med
ical services had been incurred.
According to the records of the Health
Office of the District, Nellie Potter died of
typhoid fever, after an illness of thirty
seven days, and that during her illness
she was attended by DR.. J. J. Slatery.
The defence claims that the policy to
Nellie Potter was issued through misrep-
resentations, and that she was imperson-
ated by someone unknown to the defend
ant organization. II is also claimed by the
defence that Nellie Potter died from con-
sumption and not from typhoid fever, as
represented by the plaintiffs.
The times., 1899-04-21
Two CHILDREN RUN DOWN.
Harry Posey seriousi, Injured by a
Brick Wagon.

While playing in. the stree; near his
home about $50 o'clock last evening.
Harry, the six-year-old son OF John Posey.
OF 500 NJ Street southwest, was knocked
down and run over by a heavy brick wagon
driven by an unknown colored man.
One of the rear wheels of the wagon
passed over the right thigh OF the boy,
breaking the bone. He was taken 10 the
Emergency Hospital in No. patrol wagon,
where the fracture was set and the leg
encased in a cast. The driver of the
brick wagon drove of after the accident
without waiting 10 learn the extent of the
child's injuries.
Ellen Roberts. five years old, who lives
at i41S Street northwest, was knocked
down and run over by horse and wagon
owned by Ebert o. Kidwell, ZOE Centre
Market, and driven by an unknown colored
man. while playing in the street near her
home at noon yesterday. She was badly
cut about the head. and was treated by
Dr. Dennison, OF 1926 L Street northwest.
The accident was unavoidable
The times., 1899-04-21
Marriage I.iccn.cr.

Marriage licenses were issued yesterday
TO Oliver Simpson and Violet NJ. Cooke;
John E. Eskridge and Efie wrenn. Fair
lax, Va; George Harper and Elvina WI
iiams; David Jackson and Henry Briscoe;
Andrew jenkins and Susie Perry.
The times., 1899-04-21
A BAN ON AN ORGAN GRINDER.
Major sylvester Waited Upon by a
DisgruntIed ItnIian

As the result of recent order promul-
gated by Major Sylvester, Jim Piorello. an
Italian organ grinder has been deprived
OF his permit to play his instrument and
display his monkey in the business thor
oughfares of the city. The order. il is uu
derstood, arises from a complaint recently
made by ii. c. Hunter, who could not un-
derstanG -~hy policeman should. stop a
blind man from playing low-toned in
strument, while an organ grinder should
be permitted to play an instrument which
emitted a greater noise
Piorello called on Major Sylvester yes
terday, accompanied by Attorney Moss, He
stated that he had been deprived of his
permit while in Sixth Street and did not
Know me reason for it. He claimed that
he had done nothing wrong Major Sy.-
Yester Informed Piorello and his counsel
that an order had been issued prohibiting
organ grinders from playing their instru-
ments in the business streets, and added
that those found violating the order would
be deprived of their permits.
The times., 1899-04-21
Young Mems Christian Association,

1892 STREET n W.
Gymnasium, Baths, Swimming Pool Bowling
Alleys Shuttle Boards, Reading Room,
Game Room. etc, etc.
Full membership. sl2 per year; junior member,
ship. So per year; limited membership. s. per
year. Visitors cordially welcomed a: any time.
mL2s-tf
The times., 1899-04-21
HOUSE DESTROYED BY FIRE.
An Aged CoIored Woman Burned
Hut Not Seriously.

Fire, the origin OF which is unknown.
destroyed the home of Belle Coleman. COL
ored. at 1915 Third Street southwest, few
minutes before O'Clock last night. and as
result Amonica Mann, ninety-six wears
old, was severely burned about the face and
hands.
The fire was discovered by Policeman
Baum, of the Fourth precinct, who turned
in an alarm from box 414 The fire de-
partment responded promptly and succeed
ed in saving the adjoining property. The
Coleman house was a frame structure. and
burned rapidly. The damage to the house
which is owned by Robert Rusk. will
amount to $500, while that to the furniture
will amount to $500. Henry Frost, who
occupies l2l9, two doors distant from the
house destroyed, suffered a loss of $3.50 to
his furniture, because of the rough hand
ling it received in being removed from the
house.
Amonica Mann, who was burned was
taken TO the Emergency Hospital and re-
celved treatment. Her injuries are not re-
garded as serious.
The amount of insurance Is small.
The times., 1899-04-21
An Alleged Forger Caught.

Herman Martin, a printer. who formerly
lived in this city, was arrested in PHI la
delphia Wednesday by the authorities there
on a warrant issued on complaint of the
officials of the Pension Office. The war
rant charges Martin with utterng and
forging pension check for so. 1t is
understood that he has been guilty of other
offences, and has partner.
Martin was given a hearing before a
United States Commissioner in Philadel-
phia, and ordered turned over to a deputy
United States marshal TO be brought to
this city.
The times., 1899-04-21
Hit on the Head with n Pick,

William Scott, twenty-five years old, en-
ployed as laborer in the construction of
the new sewer through the Capitol
grounds. was the victim of a peculiar and
serious accident yesterday morning. He
was digging in the sewer and was accident
ally struck on the head by pick by a
colored man working behind him. The
pick penetrated the skull
Scott was taken to the Emergency Hos
pital, where 1t was found necessary to
trephine the skull. The operation was
successfully performed, and at the conclu
sion Scott was sent to his home at 8
Carter's Row.
The times., 1899-04-21
AY. VI. &. A. Rcceptiop,

The board of managers of the Young
Mems Christian Association has arranged
for n public reception to be held in the
associations new building in G Street to-
morrow night. The managers OF the asso-
citation are justly proud of their new quar-
ters, and are anxious TO display the ele-
gantly appointed apartments. feature
of the evening will be a gymnasium exhibit
tion.
The times., 1899-04-21
THE SECONDHAND WHEEL TAX.
1t viii Be Collected for the Current
Fiscal Year

A II. Bell and F. H. Stevens. attorneys
for William D. Hadger and other dealers
in secondhand bicycles, recently asked
the Commissioners to inform them what
policy the District would pursue in refer
ence to enforcing the law imposing a IL
cense on dealers in junk and second band
goods. Messrs. Bell and Stevens desired
to know particularly whether the Commits
sioners intended to exact payment of the
license tax for previous years.
The Court of Appeals recently held that
in the test case of Lasley VS.. the District
that dealer in secondhand bicycles was
liable to pay the license required of deal
ers in secondhand goods, and this being
SO, Attorney S. T. Thomas. to whom the
letter OF Bell and Stevens was referred, in
formed the Commissioners that license tax
imposed on dealers will begin with the cur
rent fiscal year. The Assessor Of the Dis
trlct will today be directed by the Com
missioners TO list all such dealers in sec
ond-hand goods and bicycles, SO that thew
may be taxed from July /, 1898.
The times., 1899-04-21
District building yo,.s

The Commissioners have denied a request from,
J. ID. Sullivan. on behalf of Mrs. Sarah A. Pay
ton, for permission 10 connect the premises at
1872 Twenty-eighth Street northwest with the
water service OF the house adjoining the premises
the north.
request from Blanche Willis Emory for an
examination of the plumbing in premises 1901
Rhode Island Avenue has been denied, as an eN-
animation last year showed that there were no
defects.
The Commissioners, acting upon the recon.
mendaiion Of c. b. Hunt, District Computing
Engineer, have ordered. that the parking fence at
the corner Of Sixth and C Streets northeast be
+. }. White.
The times., 1899-04-21
STOVE DEALERS VS.. PLUMBERS.
Their Grievances Against Each
Other VIII HI. Snnken TodnN.

Their Grievances Against Each
Other VIII be spoken Today.
Plumbers and stove dealers are looking
forward with interest tosa conference
which they will have with the District
Commissioners this morning regarding
petition by the stove merchants for modi-
fication of the plumbing regulations. The
petition is as follows:
We, the undersigned stove dealers of Washing
ton, request modification OF ticrreguIation pro-
viding for plumbers only to connect ranges with
boilers. This work is properly a branch of hot
water heating, a business engaged. In by several
OF those whose names appended to this pa
per. Plumbers as rule, do not deal in ranges
and waterbacks, and parties purchasing ranges are
liable to inconvenience and expense in their en-
deavors TO locate the responsibility for any de-
tccts which may develop in Waterbacks after
ranges are connected with boilers. Stove dealers
cannot obtain promptly the services of plumber
except by having him accompany the range TO
the house OF the purchaser and wait for hours
until the work of the stove dealer is complete
This procedure adds to the cost OF the stoves and
gives pecuniary advantage to the few stove
dealers who have plumbers iicens,- over the
dealers who have no license. In justice to all
concerned VIC earnestly solicit favorable action
this petition.
The petition is endorsed by nearly every
prominent stove dealer in the city.
The plumbers are watching the progress
of the question very closely while it is in
the hands of the Commissioners, because
they realize that any modification of the
regulations in favor of the stove men will
mean consequent reduction in the
amount of connections to be made by
them. When the petition was first received
at the District Building it was referred to
the Inspector of Plumbing, who submitted
very full report to the Engineer Commits
sioner, giving an extended analysis of the
practice of various plumbers and stove
dealers in the District.
Two reasons have been presented to the
Commissioners why the cold supply pipe
lines and connections should not be ex-
empted as requested by the stove dealers
These reasons have been given to them as
follows:
First-They are properly plumbing work, and
even If performed properly and skillfuy by the
employees OF the more intelligent stove dealers
would not be likely to be so properly and skill
fully run by the employees of certain small firms
or not as if run by plumbers.
Sccond-lt the Commissioners directly exempt
such connections from the operation of the plumb
ing regulations and the restrictions of the act of
June is, lsss, as work which may be performed
by others than registered plumbers, it will prac-
tcally he impossible TO limit work so done to that
portion which is specifically authorized II stove
dealers and unregistered plumbers may DO a Dor.
tion of the work involved in introducing water
supply 1t viii be inpracticable to limit them to
this restricted portion.
The Master Plumbers Association of the
District will be well represented at the
conference TO be held today.
The times., 1899-04-21

are finest. "a bottles delivered in unIettered
wagons for only SIPS. Write or phone. Wash
nston Brewery Co., 18th and he.
The times., 1899-04-21
FancniiII Awardea ponure..

In his suit against Joseph X Luckett for
breach OF contract Francisco Fancuilli was
yesterday awarded $500 by a jury in Cir
cult Court No. ], Chief Justice Bingham
presiding.
The defendant was formerly leader of
the Marine Band. and entered into con-
tract with the defendant in 1898 TO make a
tour OF Virginia. giving concerts in the
principal cities in thai State. Fancuilii
claimed sl-262 damages, but the defendant
claimed that the tour was a financial fail
ure on account Of hindrances caused by
the plaIntln
The times., 1899-04-21
Request for Receiver Denied.

In the matter of the contest of the will
of the late Columbus Alexander. in which
Maurice Alexander filed a caveat and in a
suit in equity against Rebecca Alexander.
the beneficiary under the will. asking for
the appointment OF a receiver Justice Cole
yesterday denied the application. The ques-
ton was argued before Justice Cole on
Monday, Messrs. Lambert and Lambert
appearing for the caveator, and Worthing-
ton, Heald, and Frailey for the respondent.
The times., 1899-04-21
Riggs Fire Insurance om..

The trustees of the Riggs Fire Insurance
Company. who were elected on Wednesday
met yesterday and elected the following
officers:
President, William s. Thompson; vice
president. L. J. Stellwagen: treasurer
Thomas Hyde; secretary, Harry c. Biree.
assistant secretary, Oscar p. Schmidt.
The officers are the same as those of last
wear ~
The times., 1899-04-21
The Mortality Record.

Deaths were recorded at the District
Building yesterday as follows: Ellen
Toomly, I6 years; Joseph Benjamin Wal
ling, 80 years; James Ryan, so years; Will
liam Henry Taylor, 60 years: James II
Mahorney, 80 years; William Banks a.
years; Mary E. Selby, % years; Karl Leon
kinahan, years: Aaron L. Wooling, 4
years; Carrie Davis, years; Robert John
son, year; Archibald Gibson, year.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-05-19
House Moving.

The house on the corner of Wal
nut and Fifth streets, known as the
Kneely place, is being moved off to
make room for a nice residence to
be erected by Mr.. T, L. L. Temple.
The house will be moved to the
West Side on Spruce street, and put
on a vacant lot We keep moving
things around in our city.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-05-19
Ho For Kirby Beach.

Mr.Kirby has made the folio wing
prices for natatorium bathing priv
iIeges this season:
For men with suits and towels l5c.
For ladies who furnish their own
suits and towels, 10 cents; where
suits and towels are furnished 15c.
For boys, without towels, 10 cents,
Bus charges will be Is cents
round trip. 8 IA
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-05-19
To Scrip Holders.

The council instructed Recorder
Murphy to deliver all scrip he is
sues for bills allowed to the chair
man of the finance committee for
delivery and hereafter John P,
Kline will have the paying out of
he same. 10
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-05-19
WHEN NATURE

Needs assistance it may be best to
render it promptly, but one should
remember to use even the most
perfect remedies only when needed.
The best and most simple and gen
tie remedy is the Syrup Of Figs,
manufactured by the California Fig
Syrup Co.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-05-19

We have secured the services OF
an expert grainer, and will guaran-
tee satisfaction in this branch OF
painting, lfyou are in need Of any
work Of this kind give us a trial,
Moopy & WRIGHT.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-05-19

The Hunter Transfer and Storage
Co, have the only safe and conven-
lent rooms in the city, for storage
of your furniture or piano, We
are prepared to store goods Of any
kind
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-05-19
THROUGH SLEEPING CAR

The Southern Railway operates hand.
some Pullman drawing room buffet sleep.
lug car, Memphis TO Jersey City for New
York without change. Train leaves Mem.
phls daily at Sp, M, and arrives In New
York IT penna Y. 4. Terminals, cnrly the
second day.
For further Information, address,
G, A. DeSAUSSURE, d, y, A.,
900 rlaln street, rlemphs, Tenn
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-05-19

] have opened a dress making
establishment over Lingold's dry
goods store, East Broad street. and
solicit public patronage. Salts
faction guaranteed-prices reason
able. 5 10 2w Miss EMMA KNOX
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-05-19

Having secured the services of
Mr.. Henry Mathews, we are now
ready to repair anything in the
line of Guns, Pistols, Locks, Type
writers, Cash Registers, Lawn
Mowers, Bicycles, etc. We especi-
ally want jobs that others can't do
Give us trial, we guarantee satis-
faction, EDWARDS HARNESS Co. 5 II
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-05-19

Warwick, Moore Co, are sole
agents for Ferndale pack canned
goods. Tomatoes 81 lbs cans, 3 for
SOC; corn, 2 lbs cans l5c; Superfne
Peas, 2 lbs cans 2Oc; Salmon, l ID
25c, half pound cans two for25c.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-05-19

The receivers Of the Pee Gee
threaten to make this the grand
division of their line from Kansas
City to the Gulf aud to locate all
their office men as well as others
outside OF the office, This will
give the city one hundred more
men here as employees of the Pee
Gee road,
Now let the Cotton Belt do the
white thing by our city, aud we
will yet have a railroad centre hard
10 beat.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-05-19

Mr.. EugeneQ Qden has added an
other drink to his list of beverages,
at the Smith drug store. He calls
the new drink the Funstonia The
principal body that enters into the
same is ice water Call for a 'Fun-
ston." ~
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-05-19
DO YOU KNOW

Consumption is prcy.nloble9 Science
has proven that, aud also that neglect is
suicidal Tho worst cold or cough can be
en- ed with Shlloh's Cough and Consump.
tlon Cure, Sold on positive guarantee for
over lty years,
Sold by Williams n Williams.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-05-19

TcNarkana Carriage company
sells all kinds Of vehicles, from
the fine piunO-bON buggy to the
heavy log wagon also saddles
md harness, 11tf.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-05-19

The little people had a happy en-
tertainment at the residence of r.
B. Ayers last night. The enter
tainment was given to raise funds
for the Orphans Home at Waco.
The amount taken in was $l3 90,
which will be forwarded to Waco,
The entertainment passed off splen-
didly and all enjoyed themselves
to their hearts content
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-05-19

Do not forget that the Texarkan-
ian job Office can supply your every
want, in the matter of job work,
Our prices are the lowest and no
Office can turn out better work
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-05-19

GentIemen-do not forget that
the reliable gents furnishers,
Sharpe & Brewer, give ticket for
free shines, with every pair of their
shoes sold for cash. 3-l9
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-05-19

The wires tell US Of a big tele-
phone combine in Michigan, Wis
cousm, aud North and South Caro-.
lima. 1t is said TO be the same com
pany as that which is operating ex.
tepsively In Arkansas aud Texas, A
few dayssince it bought out other
companies, In states named above,
capitalized az II, 200, 00O
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-05-19

Ladies you can find at The Fore
man Shoe Co a greater variety of
thoroughly up to date shoes than
has ever been offered you in this
town before, No old goods, 5 IA