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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-10
The Convention Opened.

II was but a fsw minutes after O'Clock
when Chairman Butler. Of the national
committee. attended by Secretary ]. A.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-10
CuIIom Delegates seated.

When the convention reassembled this
morning the committee on credentials re-
ported In favor OF seating the majority of
the Cullom contesting delegates. The re-
port was adopted without opposition.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-10

We congratulate the people NJ this
country upon the enactment into law Of
the currency hin. which provides the gold
standard as the monetary unit Of value
Financial disturbances no longer disturb
the business conditions Of our people and
all ht.slness transactions have benr
placed on a basis that insures
protection 20 capital and encour-
agement 70 the employment II 'ahcr.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-10
Warning 10 Kruger.

A dispatch credited 10 a semi-of'icial
source in Pretoria says;
..'rhe European powers have delivered
n collective note TO President Kruger, In
forming him that they viii hold him per-
sonally responsible for the safety 81 the
,,trss and will support England in en-
forcing compensation in the event Of their
HastrifCtiOn
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-28
CARING FOR THE INSANE.
A Report on the Management of 81
EIixRbeth's Asylum,

EIizRbeth's Asylum.
The new superintendent of the st. Eliza
beth's Asylum for the Insane, DR.. A. B.
Richardson, has made report, which was
made public yesterday, of the operations Of
the institution under his direction since he
was placed in charge. According to this re-
port, there are at present 1856 patients in
the hospital. There were 1SS full recoveries
Of mental energy by persons confined in the
asylum during the past year, and one pa
tent was released after ii had been proved
to the satisfaction OF the physicians in
charge that he was not insane
The greatest number OF patients came
from Virginia and the least from Utah, the
latter being the only State from which only
one patient was taken. OF foreign born
patients the majority are Irish. and closely
following, in point Of number, are the Ger
mans. Acute mania is the commonest form
of mental disease treated in the asylum
but simple dementia is almost as prevalent.
There are twenty-four cases in the asylum
reported to be, due TO the use of opium.
The asylum, according to the report, Is
in great need Of a storehouse and refrig-
Grating plant for the preservation of the
food supplies of the hospital. Moreover.
the cottages In the grounds for the special
accommodation of patients are in need of
appliances for proper heating and ventila-
ton, and for this the sum of 81 500 is asked.
The development of these cottages. which
are known as detached buildings" has
grown to proportions far beyond what was
originally intended, and at present there
are in this group alone nearly 200 male pa
tients. composed of members of the Ma
tional Home for Disabled Volunteer Sol
diers. soldiers and sailors from the regular
army and navy and civilians. among the
latter being q large number of working
rIen, who render excellent service upon the
farm. in the vineyard and garden, in the
kitchen, laundry. and stable. The food for
the patients in these detached buildings"
is brought from a kitchen in connection
with the main building OF the hospital
through tunnel 600 feet long, which
causes the vessels holding II to become cold
and the food is often unpalatable when IL
reaches its destination.
The president of the board Of visitors,
DR.. S. Sunderland. has earnestly requested
that the hospital be. granted appropriations
sufficient to remedy the many defects ex-
listing at present intthe conduct of the in
stitution, as well as for buying more land
and erecting buildings which are vitality
necessary for accommodating the increasing
number of patientsl In DR.. Sunderland's
view. the present buildings and grounds
are wholly inadequate for this purpose. and
the existing state of affairs calls for i'm
mediate remedy.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-28

The Cleaner was a guest recently at su
Afternoon tea. and while there happened to
be near gathering of society women en-
gagged in gossip. Finally they brought up
the subject OF dresssmaking. All present
seemed to admire the gown Of Mrs. NJ.
who spoke In high terms of Schwartz. the
expert Ladies' Tailor. formerly of Balti-
more. who designed and made her suit.
The Cleaner determined to interview Mr.
Schwartz. and found him located at 1120
Connecticut Avenue. His force OF en-
ployes consist OF the most expert tallors
in the city. and his collection Of styles
for Tailor made Reception Suits. Jackets,
ETC.. will suit the most fastidious dresser.
Being familiar with the average charge
for such high-class workmanship. was
surprised when Mr.. Schwartz quoted a few
low prices for similar patterns. He Is now
making specially OF Shirt Waists to
order. and speals Of its big success There
is no doubt that this tailor's customers are
daily increasing, as he guarantees salts
faction to all.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-28
CurIos and Unique Relies.

One Of the largest collections Of antiques,
cirios and unique relics win be put up az auction
In New York city ne,t month. Tie collection which
was gotten together by the late Mr. O. Werncke,
was appraised al over quarter Of million
dollsrs. and at first Mr.. W. o. b. Clifford, the
executor Of the Wefnicke estate. thought that
the demands OF its creditors could be met by
otsposing Of lis collection ut private sale.
The late Mr.. wernicke's enthusiasm upon the
subject Of old silver led him 10 make investments
which cannot be fully realized as rapidly as Mr.
Clifford desires except at auction. The s'iver
group is one OF, If not the largest in the worlds
noted collections. and at the time Of Mr. wern-
icle's death YVES said by experts TO contain more
unique individual pieces than any other
Among these Is n drinking set which formerly
belonged 10 Oliver Cromwell. A fortnight ago
th. heavy silver tsnkard belonging TO the set dis
appeared quite myEteriously. II was discovered
with equal mystery and some talk OF kleptor.anis
For q week prior 20 the ssle the collection will
be on exhibition at tho residence, No. West
Thirty third Street, New York city. the exlibi-
ton commencing February 8. There are than
4 900 pieces in the collection, and many Of the
furniture and art bits cannot be duplicated. 1t
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-28
PORTO RIco's COMMERCE.
A War Department STATEMENT of I'm.
ports sfsxsarts.

The War Department gave out for pub
LEGATION yesterday, the following summary
of imports and exports OF merchandise and
coin and the tonnage Of vessels entered
and cleared at the several ports in the
July, 1899. The total value OF merchan-
disc imported for the month was 1864, 20j,
classified as follows:
Articles of food and animals to the value
OF 1891 .509. or 4s per cent of the total i'm
ports.
Manufactured articles to the value OF
1896, or 50 per cent OF the total i'm
ports.
Articles of voluntary use, Injuries. etc,
TO the value of $685. 03. or per cent OF the
total imports.
Articles in crude condition or PARTIAL
ly manufactured TO the value of 1885,
or 8 per cent of the total Imports.
Miscellaneous articles to the value OF
325,21l or per cent OF the total imports.
OF the total imports above mentioned
the following were imported free Of duty /:
Manufactured articles TO the value OF
81 s32.
articles OF voluntary use. Injuries, ETC.,
tc the value of $685..
Articles in a crude condition or partial
ly manufactured, to the vlue OF $3.50.
Miscellaneous articles TO the value of So.
$40. Total free OF duty, ie.521.
Merchandise to the value OF $3.50, 130 was
exported from the several ports in the
island during said month. classified as fol-
lows:
Products Of agriculture to the value of
Of he. oil
ducts OF manufactures to the value of
s14i,526. or Is per cent of the total: mis-
cellsneous articles to the value Of $2i. 215.
or 3 per cent OF The total. and products
OF mining TO the value OF 1870.
There was imported during the month.
gold to the value Of s., 900 from the United
States.
The tonnage OF vessels entered and clear
ed at the several ports in the island during
said month. is as follows:
Vessels entered. sailing, 9.4Sl net tons:
vessels entered. steam. 1854 net tons;
vessels cleared. sailing, 9.096 net tons;
vessels cleared, steam. s2,6s5 net tons.
The imports Of merchandise by countries
during the month Of July were as follows:
Austria, f20S; Belgium, s31: Denmark
1872; France. s20,s66; Germany. ss4,3
Italy. S2,714: Netherlands. s4.392; Spain.
s2e7.114; United Kingdom, s144.10S: total
from Europe. siSS.524: United States.
,es7 SIS. and Canada. s7s.147.
The exports were: Austria. none: Bel
GUM. $1,000: Denmark. s1,033; France.
Sill .432: Germany. s33.4i5; Italy. $56.ss1.
Netherlands. none: Spain, 5000 United
Kingdom none: total TO Europe, 1926, $50:
United States. 1921. 1903. and Canada. $751;
sis.
Merchandise 10 the value of sl4 WAS
imported from the French West Indies.
There was exported during the month
10 the French West Indies. merchandise to
the value OF $3.50: to the British West In
dies. s9.4i0: to the Danish West Indies.
s5c6; making the total exports to the West
Indies sl0,696. %
The imports from Cuba amounted TO s166.
and the exports TO Cuba amounted to $780,
019. g.
The imports from Venezuela, South
America, during said month, amounted to
sl,3i6, exports 10 Venezuela, South Ameri-
ca. amounted to s5,074.
There was no trade during the month
with any other South American countries.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-28

OF course, the most important factor in
the makeup OF a persons living is to Sc
lect a homeIike place for an abode This
is not always an easy matter in city like
Washington, but after fair trial at the
Elsmere, 14os II Street northwest, one
will soon become convinced of its supe-
riority over any family hotel in the city.
II is run strictly on the American plan,
has every appointment and convenience
of a modern hotel, including electric eie-
vator. and private baths. and in fact
every arrangement which Its genial land
lord can possibly make for the comfort and
entertainment Of its guests. During this
week the seasons series OF dances and
progressive euchre parties will be started.
These entertainments, always charming
end enjoyable. lend a pleasing effect 10
the decidedly homelike surroundings Of
this hotel.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-28

To the uninitiated 1t is almost useless to
try to describe the beauties OF the Turkish
Bath, and only a trial can thoroughly con-
vince you that what is claimed for 1t both
as a pleasure and benefit is absolutely
true in every respect
few evenings ago | was treated to an
enjoyable half hour chat with DR.. john ".
Bovee, proprietor of the elegant bath at
No. 1929 G Street, after which the genial
doctor showed me through the different
apartments of the bath. 1t is certainly one
of the most modern in equipment and ele-
CANT in appointments that 1t has ever been
my lot to examine. Every comfort and
convenience that can possibly be arranged
for the guests is here provided, and the
services rendered by the four expert mas
seurs in attendance is par excellence.
Five dollars invested in a course OF eight
baths at this establishment is worth ten
times the amount spent in Doctors bills
and medicine.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-28
A PAPER FAMINE LIKELY.
Meet and Discuss the
Scarcity of Wood Pulp.

CHICAGO, Jan. "a serious famine
threatens the paper industry OF the United
States. Various causes have conspired to
lessen the product Of the mills, while the
demand for print paper and the other orr
binary grades Is unprecedented
These conditions have led to a secret
meeting of the leading paper manufactu-
RES Of the United States at the Great
Northern Hotel to consider what would be
done to avert the famine threatened by
the shortage in wood pulp. Nearly all
OF the leading paper manufacturers OF the
country were present and the principal
topic OF interest was a new fibre for the
manufacture OF paper to take The place
Of the wood fibre, now in almost univer-
sal use. What the new fibre Is the paper
manufacturers would not say
Not for twenty years has such serf-
GUS condition confronted the manufactu-
rers Of paper, and there is great danger
that we may be forced to close our mills
for lack of material" said A. ID. Schaef-
fer, Of the Hartford City Paper Company,
who presided over the meeting. The
principal cause Of this condition is that
wood pulp, from which the lower grades
of paper are manufactured. Is so hard to
get that there is constant scramble for
material. Recent enquiry OF the pulp
mills at Sault Ste. Marie. the largest pulp
mills in the world. develops the fact thas
there is not pound for sale there, and
other mills are as hard pressed. We have
not come together to form any combina-
ton or to raise prices. The demand nat
urally governs prices. The sole object Is
TO avert famine If possible, for famine
would hurt the producer as much as the
consumer. We have been asked to inspece
i new fibre to take the place OF wood. 1
Ahrn fr hut 4
nroyes 10 be what its discoveries claim
for II. we will no longer be dependent up
on wood pulp. and paper will be greatly
chaanened -
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-28
A Paying Investment.

Andrew Carnegie the noted millionaire
steel magnate. once said. that II every
young man from the time he started out
to gain livelihood would save 20 per cent
Of his earnings and invest the same legit-
imately, that there would be comparative
ly few poor men in the world. To those
who care to avail themselves of the great
manufacturers advice, The Cleaner would
suggest as a starter, an interview with
Mr.. Louis r. Shoemaker. at 900 F Street.
where he is prepared to show some oppor-
tunities for investment in real estate land
there can be no safer or more legitimate
investment for anyone's money, which
will surprise the most pessimistic. He has
property for sale at speculative prices.
consisting of large and small holdings
fronting Rock Greek Park and ON line OF
Chevy Chase and Brightwood Avenue car
lines
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-28
bids for n Truck House.

The Commissioners yesterday succeeded
in their endeavors to secure bids for the
construction OF the new truck house in
Georgetown within the amount appropri-
ated for the purpose Heretofore the
lowest bid received has been much higher
thar the amount appropriated by Congress.
The bids received yesterday were as fol-
lows: Crawford Paving Company. for the
construction of a house with concrete
walls, $4,000; J. NJ. Dunn, sl6,s2O, with
terra Gotta furnishings $3.50 extra. and
John Hughes. jr.. Of Baltimore, sl9.5ss.
with 1915 extra for terra Gotta furnishings.
The bill appropriating the money for the
truck house provided that the site should
be purchased from the amount aiso.. This
has been done. $4,000 having been used
for the purpose.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-28

1t was a physical impossibility TO do the
work within the time prescribed. however.
and the machine was withheld until paid
for by the earnings'of the victim.'
Some of the schemes are so bare and
open faced 1t is wonder that apparently
intelligent people will answer the adver-
tisements and thus fall into their traps"
continued Mr.. Tyner. After the medium Of
circulating their fraudulent schemes is with
held from them they very often branch
out again in the same business under as
sumed names. But, as a rule, the first
fraud order intimdstes, the schemer suf-
ficiently to cause him TO look for another
field OF income, perhaps worse, perhaps bet
ter. than the one he was forced to re-
ljnQuish,''
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-28

ace to health. Mr.. William J. Donovan, OF
1928 Seventh Street northwest. the we'll
known proprietor OF the Baseball House,
sells about as good a blend OF genuine
whisky as can be bought anywhere. His
famous Columbia Club whisky meets
all the demands OF the connoisseur. and
pleases the tastes of the best judges of
whisky Some of Mr. Donovan's old base
ball patrons, now serving their country in
Manila, have sent for. and received
goodly supply of Columbia Club" and
attribute their present good health TO
generous potation OF this absolutely pure,
and incidentally fine brand of whisky.
Don't forget the address, 1928 Seventh
Street northwest.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-28

Washington, with its large number OF
up-to-date hostelries, can boast OF one that
is a credit both to the city and TO its pro-
prietor.
/ refer to the Rochelle Cafe, at No. All
Eleventh Street, where Mr.. Clarence
Hough, the genial proprietor. has provided
every comfort and luxury obtainable for
his guests. The Rochelle is an innovation
to Washington because of its combined
privacy and up-to-date features. In its
specially furnished private dining parlors
one co., be just as exclusive as in his own
home; can order viands and drinks OF the
SWEETEST description, and rest assured that
the service is complete. The Rochelle is
fast becoming the most popular cafe in the
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-28
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Whece to Buy Patterns.

One OF the most popular establishments
I'm the city among the ladies who are out
looking for the modes and fancies OF Dame
Fashion. is the store of Mr.. Lewis Baar,
at No. 927 Street. For thirty-fve years
Mr.. Baar has represented the Butterick
Publishing Company in this District, for
the sale OF their celebrated patterns and
publications. among which The Delinea-
Tor, Is the leader.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-28
l.ULE OF PRACTICE CHANGED.
An Important Decision of the su.
preme Court of the District.

At meeting of the Supreme Court OF
the District yesterday, in general term,
the rule OF practice in relation 20 bills Of
exceptions was changed so as TO require
that they must be settled before the close
of the term. The term of court nay be
prolonged by adjournment, in order that a
bill Of exceptions In any case may be pre-
pared, but the adjournment cannot be
longer than for thirty-eight days, ex-
elusive Of Sundays, except in cases where
a trial is begun in one term and not con-
cluded before the commencement OF the
next.
IL is also ordered that all motions for
new trials and in arrest of judgment must
be submitted TO the trial court within If
teen days after the verdict is rendered.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-28
LUXURIEs FOR A JURY.
Drinks and n Reclining Chair ChRrr
ed to the County.


READING. Pa, Jan. 27.-The county
commissioners are holding up the bill of
the Hotel Penn for the board OF the twelve
jurymen in the murder trial of Solomon
Quinter last month. They claim that it is
excessive. as it amounts to s2s2.3O for the
four and three-quarters days board OF the
jury.
or this amount 1888 is for board for four
teen men. twelve jurors and two tipstaves.
at 81 day; ST1.25 for the use OF two par
iors at SIS a day. and $3.50 is for the use
Of reclining chair for one OF the jury
men who was i'll. The balance of the bill
is s34 for drinks from the bar. s14 for CT
gars. $3.50 for eatables from the cafe and
70 cents for decks Of playing cards. with
which the Jurors whiled away the time
while celebrating over the life or death
OF a man.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-28

the following recommendation of Sanitary
Officer Frank on the LIST OF July 1898:
There is a great and growing need for
the establishment of an asylum for in
ebriatcs. More than the usual number OF
persons suitable for admission 10 an asy
lum of this character has been called TO my
attention in the past year. and | consider
a hospital for the care Of inebriates quite
as necessary and humane as a hospital for
the insane"
Again this year Mr.. Frank has spoken of
the inebriate asylum. Il again urge the
establishment of a hospital for inebriates."
He says in his annual report: 1T is well
known that the evil Of i1temperance exists
in this community, ana an institution for
the detention of inebIiate.i Is greatly need
ed. l believe th@L II Congress creates such
an institution II will have accomplished a
work equal in all respects TO the most hui
name and benefcient. ! am sure that such
an asylum or home would have restrain
ing influence"
Thus importuned by his subordinates,
Major Sylvester made the following recon-
mendation in his report:
This is an Institution which exists in
other progressive cities. the ;.ed Of which
is felt here. Experience has long since
prompted the recommendation for the es-
Enlistment of an inebriate asylum in the
District. Not day passes but what ap-
peals are made for the care and treatment
CT subjects who cannot be properly cared
for at hospital or insane asylum. Some
Of these are prepared to meet the expense
of treatment, others are not; Dut under
any circumstances the burdens Of many a
household would be lightened and many a
physical wreck prevented had We the
means at hand for radical care and treat
ment''
This recommendation is said TO be the
cause OF the introduction OF the bill in the
Senate by Senator Mcmillan for the estab-
lishment of such an institution, and 81 is
thought that the measure will be referred
TO the Chief Of Police for report before the
Commissioners finally act upon il. They
have not approved the report of Superin-
tendent Lewis as yet, but may do so next
week and it will be submitted 10 the Con-
gressional committees when The bill is re-
turned
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-28
The Fir. Department Commended.

The Commissioners have received let
ter signed by a number of the residents
in the vicinity of Sixth and G Streets
northwest commencing the Fire Depart
ment for their prompt action in extin-
gushing a fire in that vicinity. The sign
crs state that the response TO the alarm
was the quickest on record, the firemen
having extinguished the fire within five
and a half minutes after they were first
summoned
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-28
An Expert Cutter-A Popular House.

T. E. Gilbert. SIS F Street northw est
formerly Hearn & Gilbert. has secured
the services OF Mr. f. f. Mudd. who is
well known as one Of the most expert art
lists in his business. Mr.. Mudd has num-
Der of friends who Will renew their pa
tonnage to the cutter, who always gave
them creditably designed garments. High
prices are not In vogue in this establish
ment OF Mr. Gilbert, but really handsome
materials, cut artistically. tailored SPLEEN
didly, trimmed correctly. perfect in fit, and
popularity priced. This Is the place that
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-28
An Attorney Di.barred.

Frank A. Harrington. local attorney,
was yesterday disbarred from practicing
before the Department OF the Interior. 1t
was charged that Harrington had allowed
others to use his name in the prosecution
of pension claims for which he drew the
fees.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-28

Anyone who is In need Of sewing ma
chine should not fail to call at the store
of Mr.. Lewis Baar, 927 F Street Mr.. Baar
handles full line of machines, including
the White. Singer. New Home. etc. He
also has rental and repair department,
both being conducted judiciously, carefully.
and by competent hands.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-28

by tut way men
a person is looking
for anything, no
matter what, it is
of the utmost inn
portance that the
best be obtained.
This applies partic-
ularly to the pur-
chase Of whisky,
which can be adul-
terated to such an
extent as 10 make
1t positively n slow
poison and a men,