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Toilet Article. for Christmas.

A matter in which much discretion should
be used is in the choice Of ones druggist.
One of the most reputable drug stores in
the city is the establishment of w. 8.
Thompson, 7O3 18th street. His name is
sufficient guarantee for the first-class quail,
ity of all purchases made there, whether
tley be of medicines toilet articles or.
other goods. Among the many prepare
lions on the market for which Mr.. Thomp-'
sons name Is widely and favorably known
are Listers dentifrice," Thompson's ''olive
oil soap and Thompsons insect powder"
Christmas shoppers will find a beautiful ar
ray Of toilet articles displayed at his store
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TO FIX MEMBERSHIP.
Resolution Introduced Providing for q
COnstttutiOnal Amendment.

Resolution Introduced Providing for q
COmstftutiOnal Amendment.
Representative Brosius OF Pennsylvania
has introduced a resolution for a consti-
tutional amendment designed to permanent
ly fix the membership Of the House of Rep
resentatiyes at 357. the present number
The proposed amendment recites that the
membership of the House shall remain at
357: that when new state is admitted It
shall have one member, which shall be- in
addition to the 357, until the next reap
portionment. when it shall return to that
number, and that the electors of each state
shall have the qualifications Of electors for
the most numerous branch of the state
legislature. Mr.. Brosius says the present
representation IL bulky enough, and that
future Changes should be confined to re-
adjusting the ratio Of state Representations
without Increasing the total.
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Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to the
following: -gexs,
White-Henry M. Haynes OF Austin. Tex.
and Caroline Brown Of this city: Herbert 6.
Watkins and Mamie E. Carr.
Colored-Eddie Bradic and Maggie Hurd:
Henry J. Fisher and Carrie B. -BroHp. both
OF Pittsburg, Pa.
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OTHER SERVICES.

GOD Is LOVE; NO ETERNAL TORTURE; ETER-
nal life the gift OF God, and forever, in
Christ Jesus our Lord; Immortality in the first
resurrection; meeting ID. W In hall 40 10th
st. NV, at II am, and pm No collec-
lions. Come and hear the glad tidings. 1t"
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
WASHINGTON ID q nacemher 10 1.

WASHINGTON, d. c.. December IS. 1900.
AT special meeting Of the board of trustees
OF the German American Fire Insurance Com
pany held this day, the following minutes and
resolutions We're unanimously passed:
II Is with sincere that this board has
hear'l of the death of its recent member, Mr.
Ferdinand Schmidt.
Although Mr.. Schmidt has been n director of
this company but a short while. he had never
theless been closely associated and identified with
the affairs of the compsny for a period of twenty
years during which time he had endeared himself
to the individual members of this board, to the
officers of the company. and to its stockholders
and patrons, by his good counsel and advice. 10y
his sterling integrity and by his uniformly kind
and genial disposition, that feel his loss
a. that Of personal friend.
Resolved. That the sympathy of this board be
extended to the widow and family of our de-
ceased friend. that copy Of these resolutions
be transmitted to Them that the same be spread
upori the regular minute book of the company
and published in the public press.
Attest:
II II pEpcM Secretarv
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CHURCH NOTICES.
SPIRITUALISM,

FIRST ASSOCIATION OF SPIRITUAILSTS, MA
sonic Temple, 9th and F SITS NV, Rev. J. c. +.
Grumbine. speaker.-Services, 11:30 am. and
1880 pm. Themes morning. .Inspiratlon;
evening. Occult Sciences" sunday school, 10
SaatS ALL welcome. 1t
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PRACTICAL CHRISTIANITY.

THE NATL INSTITUTE OF PRACTICAL CHRIS
tianity.-Sunday services at Rauscher,s 1882
Conn. ave. Sunday school at pm. Address at
BY Mr.. Grumbine: subject TransaguEation: !"
bldg .scof. y and 9th SITS. Public invita. It
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Decree Of Divorce signed.

Justice Barnard, in Equity Court No. 2.
has signed decree granting Robert r.
Barr divorce from Anne Margaret Barr.
In his petition the complainant alleged in
fidelity on the part of the defendant.
For . Cold In the Head
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KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.-THE MEMBERS OF
Nelson Company. No. 2. will meet at their ar
mory SUNDAY Dee. 16, at 1 pm. to attend
the funeral Of late brother knight. Joshua
Clark. Funeral from his late residence. 1916 1lth
St Sc. at nm. J. W. HARDELL, Captain.
THOMAS ADAMS. Recorder. IT.
CHURCHES AND SUNDAY SCHOOLS BUY AT
wholesale prices at GOULD'S WONDER STORE
Stocking Presents. Toys, Scrap-book Pictures,
Tree Ornaments. Fancy Paper etc. 421 9th ST
de15-3ts
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1t II. H. BERGMANN, Secretary.
WASHINGTON d G. December II, 1900.

WASHINGTON, D. C.. December II. 1900.
Al special meeting of the board of directors
Of the Washington Six Fer Cent Permanent
Blu ding Association, held this day, the follow
ing minutes ard resolutions We're unanimously
approved and adopted:
This board has heard with sincere sorrow OF
tie death of It's esteemed Attorney. Mr.. Ferfii-
nAnd Schmidt, in whose demise the association
las st the services of a highly competent ana
efficient lawyer; and the individual members OF
the board have lost the fellowship of colleague
and friend. who had endeared himself to each
and all by those qualities of character that in
spirc confidence and esteem
Resolved: That. a token of respect to the
memory Of our departed friend this board attend
tn funeral Of the deceased in a body
Tha' a copy of these minutes and resoluti ons
h. transmitted to the family of the deceased.
ana that the same be published in the public
press.
Attest
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UNITARIAN.

ALI SOULS CHURCH. 14TH AND L SITS. NV
9;i5 am, Sunday school and class In compare
II am, morning service, sermon by Rev. Clay
MacCauley, subject. MANS Littleness and Great
ness" Pm, Young Peoples Religious Union;
Influence" All seats free at evening services. 1t
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CENTRAL UNION MISSION.

CENTRAL UNION .MISSaON-CONvERTS' MEET
ing this evening In the auditorium at 1880 O'Clock;
gospel service in chapel at Pm, conducted by
Women's Band. Evangelist Young will preach
In auditorium ct 7:0o O'Clock. II
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IIfF'IfI''NF. III T. 1''f'f'r'
III GO kTERStIiNER, Secretary. IL

KNIGHTS OF PYTIIIAS-THE MEMBERS OF
Franklin Ledge. No. ., will attend the funeral OF
from his late residence. 1916 18th st. Sc, on
SUNDAY. Dee. 16. at 2:3o pm Members Of SIS
ter lodges cordially invited t" attend .
ED DUNN, c. G.
THOMAS ADAMS. K. Of L. and S. IT.
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PEOPLES MISSION.

PEOPLES MISSION, $40 PENN. AVE. NV
Evangelistfc services daily: noon, IL to 1: night
1880; Sunday, D. M, ladies In charge. Sunday
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THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF TIE NORTH
era Liberty German American Building Asso
ciat 'on No 6. at meeting held Tuesday. De
ccnher II. 1900. called for the purpose Of taking
action regarding the death of Mr. Ferdinand
Schmidt, passed the following resolutions:
Whereas the board Of directors of the North
err Liberty German American Building Ass"cia-
tiou. No. s. having learned of the death OF MT
Ferdinand Schmidt. the attorney of the assocla-
tioE. deem il proper to place on record some
evidence of the love and high esteem In when
he was for many years held by the members
o. the association for his valuable services ana
sterling qualities. His correct business PRIV
c'plrs and manly character gained for MN me
highest respect ami admiration, not alone or
this association. hut all others with whom he
h:,,, business or social relations.
Therefore be il Resolved. That in the death 81
NJ Ferdinand Schmidt. the Northern llber
German American building Association No. u
has lost one whose counsel was of lncalculahie
value to the association. and the members OF th+
beard particularly have lost one of their best
friends and associates.
Resolved further: That these resolutions he en-
tered upon the minutes of the association. ahh
that the profound sympathy of the board be OK,
tended to the bereaved family of our late frie1u
and associate that the board attend the funeral
in a body and that Il copy Of these resolutions
be transmitted the family.
THEODORE PITTr. President.
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COLUMBIA NATIONAL BANK OF WASHING
ton Washington. ID. c.. Dec. S. l9Ou.-lhe an
nual meeting Of the stockholders for the election
of directors will be held at the bank, on II r.
DAY. January s. 1901, between the hours OF l.
and = p.m ueS,lo,-'NJ"'
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CHURCH OF OUR FATHER, 18TH AND SITS
a and so m Evenn wiz suSsei
Dickens Christmas Carol Sunday school, g:45
am; Kindergarten, II am; Y. z. c. U. service
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THE NATIONAL CAPITAL BANK OF
ASHI\GTuN

The annual meeting of stockholders OF tnlS
bank. for tn election If directors. VIII u" npd
at the banking house TT ESDAN. January S, 1901.
between the hours of - O'Clock noon ana
O'Clock pm. ii. ii. Mch f-f IasAiel
deS. Is - 29& ao
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

A SEMI-ANNUAL DIVIDEND OF TWO DOL
lars tS2l per share on the Capital Stock OF The
Real Estate Title Insurance Company OF the
District Of Columbia has been declared. payanie
on and alter January 2 1891. Transfer backs
closed from December 20 1900 to December 81,
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CHRISTIAN SCIENCE.
NON-SECTARIAN.

THE PEOPLES CHURCH, 423 G ST. NV,
opposite Pension oftice.-Rev. Alex Kent pas
tor will speak at Ills on Character Founda-
TONS Sunday school at 10 am; Prof. New
berg's class at 1918. All welcome. 1t
THE TEMPLE OF SPIRITUAL HEALING.-SER-
vices every Sunday evening at 1880. Maeabee
Temple, 513 9th. Public cordially invited. Good
music Seats free. DR.. Freedman will oficiate
and heal the sick It,
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1900-06-30
The Convent Schools.

The closing exercises of the
school of the Convent of Mercy
took place at the College Hall
Thursday, and proved very inter-
esting to. the appreciative audi
ence who braved the bad weather.
The exercises we're this year
carried on in a most perfect man.
ner, and all the children. boys,
girls and young ladies have per-
formed their parts we'll.
The program was long. varied
and interesting, the recitals, sing
ing and music were all very good.
The graduates this year were
Misses Alice Bassett and Lila
Bienvenu, who were the recipients
of much applause in the parts
they took in the exercises.
A large number of medals and
prizes were awarded to the deser-
wing pupils.
The sisters and the pupils Of
their schools deserve to be congra-
tulsted upon the brilliant success
of the closing exercises of the
schools of the convent of mercy.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1900-06-30

some one entered the children's
room and attempted to criminaliy
assault the little girl Marie. He
was also told that the family had
heard some one run up the stair
way when the outcry was given.
Mr.. Richards first impulse was to
send for an officer and have Ssyen
arrested, but the evidence he
thought was not sufficiently strong
to insure conviction, 60 he. bided
his time until . few days ago,
when q young negro living on an
adjoining plantation informed him
that Sayen was Boosting that he
had committed the crime and had
advised one of his chums named
Thomas to try the same thing on
a neighbours daughter.
On learning this Mr.. Richard
made the proper affidavit, and De-
putty Sheriff Alexis Moreau proce-
ded to the Richard home to get
the negro. The negro made no at
tempt to resist arrest until he
reached the yard gate. which he
slammed in the officers face and
started on q run. Mr.. Moreau
opened fire, shooting at the fee
ing negro twice when he disap-
peared in the tall cane. One bull
let entered his leg above the knee,
but the negro made . neighboring
swamp. where he remained until
yesterday, living on berries. His
wound panied him 60 that he
crswled in q corn crib on the
edge Of the swamp, and this fact
being reported to Mr.. Moresu be
was promptly captured. There
was talk of lynching HMM fact
a mob was organized for that pur-
pose but the officer evaded it BY
bringing the prisoner to Opelou-
sas.
There was considerable excite
ment here when the prisoner ar
rived, and a lynching would have
taken place had it been known in
advance that the prisoner was on
his way here. The excitement has
abated somewhat, but q lynching
is not at all improbable. All that
is needed is a leader, and there
seems to be many willing to serve
in that capacity.
The Times Democrat correspon-
dent interviewed Sayen today, and
the negro strenuously denies the
charge, but he cannot explain his
running away. The people of that
section believe that he is the right
man.
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Unnecessary Lost of Time.

Unnecessary Lost of Time.
Mr.. W. 8. Whedon. Cashier Of the First
National Bank Of Winterset, Iowa, in q
recent letter gives some experience with
. carpenter In his employ. that will be
OF value to the mechanics. He says: II
had carpenter working for me who
was obliged to stop work for several days
on account Of being troubled with diarr-
hoea. I mentioned to him that 1 had
been similarly troubled and that Chan :
berlains Collie. Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy had cured me. He bought a
bottle Of It from the druggist here and
Informed me that one dose cured him,
and he is again at his work." For sale
BY T. ]. Liable.
Call ct 7. ]. Liable drugstore and get
. free sample Of Chamberlain's Stomach
and Liver Tablets. They are an elegant
physic. They also improve the appetite,
strengthen the digestion and regulate
The liver and towels. They are easy to
take and pleasant In effect.
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Negro Charged with a Helm
Gus Crime.
Special to Tho Times-Dsmoor.s.

op0ChoA 70 Inc I1m0o-O0mO0f0t.
Opelousas, June 24.-Abraham
Ssyen, a negro, twenty-five years
of age, was brought to Jail this
morning charged with the heinous
ofense of attempting to criminal.
" assault Marie Richard, an ele-
ven-year-old white girl. The crime
was committed on the 18th OF
this month, but on account of
no positive evidence it was not
made known until Wednesday, the
10th instant. The particulars are
as follows: Thelesmar Richard is
q we'll TODD and esteemed citizen
living near Leonville, about eigh-
teen miles from Opelousas. He
keeps what is known a. q neigh
borhood butcher, the market days
being Tuesday and Saturday.
Among his hands was the young
negro Sayen, who slept up stairs
in the Richard house.
On the morning of the 18th Mr..
arose about 8 o'clock, as
he was accustomed to doing on
market days. He had not yet got
Ten out of the yard when he heard
'utcries in his house, and running
back found his little daughter with
'er night clothes torn of. He|
vas told by his wife and children |
hat az soon a. he left the house |
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Deafness Cannot be Cured

~ >>~@A 49,
by local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased portion Of the ear.
There is only one way to cure deafness,
and that is BY constitutional remedies.
Deafness is caused BY an infamed con-
dition Of the mucous lining Of the Eus-
tscnian Tube. When this tube gsts in
damed you have q rumbling sound or
imperfect hearing, and when II IL en-
tirely closed deafness lie the result, and
unless the inflammation can be taken
out and this tube restored to it's normal
condition. hearing will be destroyed for
ever. nine cases out Of ten are caused BY
catarrh. which is nothing but an in
famed condition Of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case or Deafness (caused By catarrb)
that can not be cured By Halls Catsrrh
Cure.
F. ]. Cheney & Co.. Props. Toledo. o
Sold BY druggists, price 75c.
a Halls Family Pills are the best.
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Master Eugene Soulier, son Of
Mr.. E. E. Soulier, who was atten-
ding the St Stanislaus College,
Bay St Louis; returned home
Thursday.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-08-17
demonstrations Of
";" :: &c., * * the Century,

The assassination OF King Humbert
OF Italy added another 10 long list
OF murders that have stricken down
sovereigns during recent decades. Most
OF the Victims have been occupants OF
European thrones. South Americas
latest contribution was the killing Of
President Borda Of Uruguay In 1897.
while within a few days the report has
eome-and been denied-that the en-
peror OF China had been slain.
Europc's last assassination OF n mem
Der OF royalty was that OF the Empress
Elizabeth OF Austria while she was
travelling In Switzerland.
The assassination Of Empress Eliza
beth Of Austria at Geneva recently by
Anarchist Luchini was the first sue
cessful attempt on the lives OF rulers
since June. 1894. President Carnot OF
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-08-17

The entire state OF New Jersey is in
turmoil about one small baby and
its mother. The child is named Charles
Edward Mason, after his father. II
Is bright. chubby little youhgster,
and was born in the New Jersey State
prison. not quito three years ago. The
mother. Anne Mason. was at the time
sentenced TO serve Ave years In prison
on her third conviction for theft, Now
the phllanthroplsts want TO take the
baby from her give It n good home
and make a useful citizen OF the in
teligent little fellow. Tho mother.
however. insists upon keeping II. and
prominent ministers say that she
should have II, as II anything will
lead to the womans reformation this
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-08-17

France was stabbed at Lyons on June
~. 1884,. Canovns del Castillo. prime
minister OF Spain and virtually ruler Of
the country while he was In office. was
shot and killed at Santa Agueda on
Aug. S. 1897. All thrcc assassinations
were the work Of men who loudly pro-
claimed themselves anarchists and
their deeds the result OF their convic-
lions. and the assasslns were all three
Italians. n circumstance which imme-
dlately after the three assassinations
caused furore against that race In
the countries which had suffered.
The final and successful attempt OF
nihillsm on the life OF Alexander III.
of Russia occurred on March 10. 1881.
Two bombs we're thrown at the i'm
perial carriage. the frst by Rysakon,
the second and fatal one by Grenevit-
sky. The emperor was out TO view the
parade OF the Marine corps. The event
had been pl. lned far In advance and
nihilism had plenty of time 90 arrange
what was TO be grand movement 10
end the cars life. Mines were laid
in streets through which the carrio. o
might pass and adheronts literally sup
piled with hand bombs 10 throw In
case the mines failed. As the carriage
approached the bridge over the Cath
crime canal Rysakon pressed forward
through some workmen shovellng snow
and threw the FIRST bomb.
II fell behind the carriage. tearing
out the back. and woundng two cos.
sacks. The emperor stepped out OF His
carriage. and as he did so the second
bomb thrown by Grenevltsky. fell and
exploded at his feet. breaking both legs
and penetrating his abdomen, The em-
peror died two hours after the eXplo-
sion OF the bomb Mt his feet. Frag-
ments OF the bomb killed and wounded
people in every direction. the bomb
thrower himself being killed. This
successful attempt was the result OF d
widespread plot In the Russian branch
OF anarchlstic Europe. Five OF the
consplrators were hanged.
Tho killing Of President Carnot Of
France at Lyons on June "a. 1891. and
the assassination OF Premier Canovas
on Aug. 8. 1897, were stlll fresh In the
memory Of Europe when the third out.
rage in four years was committed al
Geneva. President Carnot's assassin
santo, rushed upon the presidents car
riage and plunged ponlard into tho
body OF his victim. for which he lost
his head. Golli the assassin OF Cano'
vas. used pistol on the Spanish
premier at Santa Ague. a Spanish
summer resort. and he also suffered
death for his madness.
Following is a list Of the assasslna'
lions OF the century:
Abdul Azlg. sultan OF Turkey. june
4. 1876.
Alexander ILL.,. Russia. March 10
1881.
Berrl. Charles. due d'Frnnco, Apr
10. 1920.
Borda. ]. IdIarte. president OF UrU
quay, Aug, 20. 1897.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-08-17

How any great pianoforte player
keeps his hand supple has often been
q. matter for wonder. but NJ. Paderow-
tkl. the king OF planists. has revealed
the whole secret. "The night before
play turn my hands over TO my valet,
and he rubs my fingers until they tim
gle," declares NJ Paderewsh, "Then
be- takes one finger after the other
and turns and twists Il In the palm OF
bis hand. always turning the one way.
That makes the fingers supple, and
ieeps the knuekles In good working
order Last he rubs the palms OF each
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-08-17
Waiting Mice.

The Japanese have n queer little do
nestle pet that In said TO waltz
through the greater part OF the waking
hours OF It's life, never growing tired.
even II It's feet wear out In the proceHa.
The animal belongs TO peculiar breed
OF mlce-black and white, with pink
eyes. One OF their pecullarities Is that
when other baby mice are just begin
ing 20 walk. these are beginning to
waltz. II several mice are put In to-
gether they will often be seen
Waiting In couplos and some
times more than two VIII
Gin In the msd whlrl So rapid Ia
the movement that II Is impossible to
tell heads from tails. When the door
Of tho cage Is not smooth the mice ac-
tually wear out their feet leaving only
the strmpa to whirl on. Walzlng
seems TO be as necessary for the waltz
Ing mouse as mld-alr somerslults arc
TO the tumbling pigeon. An upright
peg for convenient pivot around
which the mice can whlrl, but Natural
Science is the authority for tho state
ment that without any such guide they
would not In several minutes cover an
area larger than a dlnner-plate. and
they easily spin under a tumbler.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-08-17
LARGEST IN TIE WORLD.

maximum lift with this lift made
the stability OF the dock will be from
10 10 20 times that Of a ship afoat.
Acid or basic open hearth steel IL
exclusively used. the timber walllng
OF 1Sxi2 pine being employed merely
as feudera The enormous walls serve
primarily to give stability and to reg
ulate the descent when tho pontoons
are submerged. They enclose four
watcrtlght compartments, which con-
tain the quarters for the crew and the
PUMPING cnpnratus Each wall has
four pumps, with a separate engine for
each pump and a separate boiler for
each engine. The piping. however is
so arranged that any OF the engines
can be supplied with steam from any
Of the boilers, an advantage by which,
with only engine boiler and pump, tho
dock can still be lifted. Tho entire
machinery Will DO managed by means