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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-11
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

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 infiamed condition Of the mu-
cous lining Of the Eustachan Tube. When
this tube gets indamed you have rum
bling sound or imperfect hearing. and when
IL is entirely closed deafness is the result
and unless the Inflammation can be taken
out and this tube restored 10 its normal
condition hearing viii be destroyed for
ever. nine cases out Of ten are caused by
catarrh. Which is nothing but an inhdmed
condition OF the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case Of Deafness tcaused by catarrh)
that can not be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure Send for circulars, free.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family pills are the best
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-11

Ladies who would be handsomely and
stylishly gowned are respectfully apprised
that Mr.. Schwartz, Of 1920 Connecticut
Avenue. has just received a magnificent
shipment OF spring novelties, IN Wal.ng.
Golfng. Travelling. and Riding Costumes.
The service Of the most EXPERT tailors,
from Haas Bros and Muller Of New York
city. have been secured and early orders
will be promptly filled. Perfect satisfac-
ton is assured In style. it, and masterful
workmanship Increase OF business has
necessitated Mr.. Schwartz TO remove his
residence from the above number, so that
ample space shall be given TO the ladies'
tailoring Workroums. All work shall now
be done on The premises. under the per
sonal supervision Of Mr.. Schwartz. No
garment or costume shall be permitted TO
leave without critical and personal ey-
animation. thus ensuring absolute freedom
from fault An innovation this spring will
be Ladies Shirt Waists and as an adver.
usement to fully introduce this depart
ment, Nj. Schwartz will furnish-free Of
charge-one Waist with each Suit ordered
Ladies who appreciate a well-ftting tail
or-made Shirt Waist. will no doubt take
advantage Of this very liberal offer Of Mr.
Schwartz 1920 Connecticut Avenue.
sI.25 TO baltimore and Return via
~. a q.
Saturday and SUNDAY, March 10 snd IL.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-11

Such q rush and crush to obtain seats
in any auditorium probably was never be
fore known in Washington as was seen
last evening at Masonic Temple. Not only
was every seat and every available space
for standing room fully occupied by the
great audience which greeted Or. Wilson,
but thousands upon thousands Of people
anxious to obtain admission were turned
away.
4 large percentage Of those present
we're more or less deaf. but notwithstand-
ing this fact the audience was appreci-
ative, and fully enjoyed the truly marvel
Gus exhibition and wonderful demonstra-
ton, as well as the highly entertaining
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-11

Has established himself in his new studio.
122a - = street northwest one OF Wash
ington contest Photograph parlurs After
short chat Mr. Simpson demonstrated to
The Cleaner his methods and facilities for
doing superior work a popular prices. His
claim is surely shown in his fotographing
No expense being spared to equip his gal
lerv with the latest and best devices for
taking true and pleasing likenesses Of his
customers. Mr.. simpsons work in the line
of novelties being exceptionally clever To
start a lively business on the first day
Monday at 1928 - he will take orders
for fine pictures al fouf LOT % cents a Tor
25c) It's worth looking into.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-11
RESCUED FROM DRINK.
Heroic Work OF a Girl in saving
Her Brother From Drunkenness.
Put Remedy in HI coffee and
Without His Knowledge of the
secret Was CompIctely Cured.

The terrible evil OF drunkenness has at
last found a gonquepo7 Miss Mary Rob
erts. Of 1923 Col len Care Avenue. san
Francisco. Cal, tells how she saved her
brother from ruin and her words burn
with a new hope 10 every women who
would rescue 2 son. brother. or husband
from the scourge OF drunkenness. She
says.
Yes. IL is true that my brother is now
reformed man. For years he drank only
occasionally, but at last he got so bad that
to be sober seemed a living death 10 him.
After a spree he would tremble and shake
and act as II he were going insane, He
would then drink sparingly, but in few
days would start of again, and l wouldn't
see him for a week. l saw a notice in our
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-11
A SUIT FOR DAMAGES.
John T.. Rock Asks $4,000 From
the baltimore and Ohio Road.

John R. Rock yesterday. through mis-
attorney. Edward G. Niles. sued the Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad Company 20 re-
cover $4,000 for alleged personal injuries
received at Rockville Nd. on the Path Of
June, 1899. The plaintiff alleges that he
was on the footway Of the highway rear
the railroad tracks preparatory to making
arrangements for passage TO Washington,
and was struck by mail bag, which was
thrown from the defendants train He
states he was knocked insensible and his
left leg broken. He declares he suffered
great pain both mentally and physically.
He was taken to Providence Hospital.
where he remained for many weeks and
contends il was only through the diligent
efforts Of the physicians at that place that
his leg was saved from amputatiOn. As
result Of the accident. he says, his left leg
is now three inches shorter than the
right one.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-11

These we're arranged fer by the patrons Of
the woman, and several persons are said
to have advanced the price before final
order was given foI the casts. In rom
al the Hotel Gordon, where Mrs. Mickey
had been q guest FOR several months, there
are a number Of these casts including
those of the hands Of ". J. Bryan, Repre-
scutatiyes SulzCr, Champ Clark. and 9th rs.
These casts alone serve az q gentle re-
miuder Of the former guest who Is nov
supposed 20 have left the city.
The warrant for the arrest Of Mrs. Nc
Key was sworn cut late Friday afternoon
and charges the passing Of worth
less check drawn for $40 at the
shoe store OF Robert Cohen. Since Teceiv-
ing the warrant from the Police Court the
detectives have investigated the mov"-
ments Of the fugitive. II has teen
learned that several hotels and business
men have been defraudei. il reports TO the
police are true. The Gordon Hotel is owed
a bill for months board and other Incl
dentals: the Colonial Hotel is said TO have
suffered slightly from the visit Of the fugi-
tive. and a downtown hotel is alleged 10
have lost heavily.
1t has been year since Mrs. Mickey
! first visited this city. She registered al
that time az an Avenue hotel remained
there about a week and il is said. claimed
the result Of being slightly injured by the
fail Of a folding bed upon her Iuforma-
tiou received last night says that Mrs Ne
Key obtained 81 600 from the hotel and
then left the city But she returned sho. l.
ly afterward as is shown by the register
at the Hotel Oxford where she is said 10
have been a guest. and where she is al
legged 70 have lett q oil Of So unpaid. Al
that time the woman is said TO have given
the name Of Mrs. a. A. Wallace, and her
address as New York city.
Local business firms. if reports are true
suffered from her operations. Mr.. Slater,
milliuer. and Mrs. &. NJ Bell, the Ave
nue. photographer. are said to have lost
several hundred dollars. Mrs. Bell con-
! traeted 90 furnish photographs Of hand
casts, il is said, and she has received
no compensation for her work. Mrs.
| Slater has q bill iH the name Of Mrs. Nc
| Key which is yet unpaid, amounting il is
said, TO more than d hundred dollars
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-11
Thousands Unable to
Gain Admission.
Truly Marvellous Exhibition, Wonderful
Demonstration, and Highly interest
ing and instructive Lecture Many
Deaf Made to Hear, to the Astonsh-
ment of the Great Audience.

nothing in the right ear for thirty years;
understood a very low whisper and ordi-
nary conversation fifty feet distant after
treatment.
120 E Street northwest. declared he had
heard nothing in right ear for five years.
heard and understood low whisper and or
binary conversation forty feet distant after
treatment
Mr. y. Cone. aged ifty-seyen. Of 2s5
Pennsylvania Avenue. deaf in both ears;
declared he had heard nothing in left ear
for fourteen years; had been treated by
many Of the best ear specialists without
any relief. On examination the bone con-
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-11
Do Yon Need GIn,scst

All who need glasses, to assist them in
reading mis- column. are asked to remem-
Der that The German Optical Institute. at
41a Seventh Street, zis sin giving tests.
and consultations free Of charge; they are
also selling as many. Of the German sill
cate glasses, as ever; al The popular price
Of One Dollar per pair. DR. Mott who is
in charge of the Office tells me that the
business has increased wonderfully. in the
past few weeks and that in no case have
these glasses been unsatisfactory
Talk over YOUR eyes. With Dr. Mott If
they need attention.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-11

Next 10 Hot Springs itself, there is moth
ing which will do one the same amount Of
good in so far as purifying and cleansing
the blood as a course OF Turkish Baths.
The proper place TO get them in Wash
ington is at 1929 G Street where all the
accommodations are perfect in every detail
and the attendants are the very best This
bath has been established "a very long
time. and consequently has kept up with
all the latest Improvements. and built up
a very fine patronage.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-11

This is the season when the ladies must
know what Dame Fashion is creating for
them The safest way to find out for q
certainty is to read the "DeHueator. 20
which you can buy al Lewis F. Bars on
+ Street. FOR 10 cents per copy Mr. Raar is
agent for the "Deineator' as well as all
Of Butrericks publications and patterns
He also carries full line of sewing ma
chimes and attachments.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-11

Taylor q Co.. the well-bnown stock
brokers. at COS Seventh Street northwest
are becoming very prominent factors in
The local financial world. They have built
up a splendid clientele, and justly so too.
as they offer more and better inducements
TO investors than any brokers in The city.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-11
LAWS FOR THE DISTRICT
The Bar Association. Meets TO Take
Action Concerning Them,

The Report of the Legislative COM
miftec on the New code Adopted
Two Important Changes Hec"m-
mcuded-HistorH of the work OF
Revision Some Criticism Heard.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-11
NO TRACE Of mrs. M'KHY
Efforts of Detectives to Locate Her
Thus Far Unayailing.

New York Police to Be Asked 10 Help
in the search for IIer-It l. BelieV-
Further Developments Concern
ing Her Alleged Operations.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-11
THE FORT HAMILTON POST
4 Report 10 the House on the Bill
to Reconstruct 1t.

Need of Accommodations Suitable for
Command Large Enough to Man
the Protection of New Nork-An
Important Point In Time of War.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-11

~. a o.
Saturday and Sunday March 10 sud il.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-22

heirs o. Mr.. Goeiet sold her TO the Govern
nlcnt for nearly half a million dollars. The
nun aad the machinery were the main
things desired, and the costly fittings cut
no figure in the purchase. Indeed the
handsome mirrors that lined the walls of
the main hallway were quickly removed
when the Mayt!oweT assumed her Quaker
carb for war service. and the exquisite silk
lace curtains. which drapcd the mirrors
Were painted sooty hue. too. But the
beautiful parquet floors. and the three solid
one-pie,e marble bathtUbs were left as
they stood Five-iuch guns were mounted
O.! her quarters and one-pounders in be-
tween. Altogether. she carried twelve guns
and crew a. 1879 men. AS converted tor
iSrohoat destroyer she WAS attached to
adrnpson's squadron. in April. ISIS. under
the command of commoior. Mackenzie
This swift greyhound of the seas did ad-
mliabse duty as scout. and on several oc-
caSlrnS drew the flre Of the Havana bat
teTies. though she did not have the good
fortune TO participate in the victory at San
itaSo. as did the Gloucester. But the Nav
hover held up and sent to Key West under
Z prize crew the Spanish ship Pedro and on
July II, 1885. while on blockade. DUTY chased
foundland. under suspicion Of carrying cor
trahanc of war. the Newfoundland was
sent 10 Charleston in charge OF a prize
crew also.
The war ended, what to do with the beam
ufui craft WAS problem. When federal
oVerseer for the Island of Porto Rico Was
decided upon. and the Assistant Secretary
al the Navy drew tho billet. at once il Was
seen that no State craft for the safe and
speedy conveyance of our new diynjta ries
Was I'art Of Uncle Sans national inpetii-
menta Somebody suggested reconverting
the Mayfower into her original c,,jse Of q
hoating palace for Syharites. Presfoi twas
done. but not soon enough To serve and
me oid Tune government yacht Doiohi1 vAs
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LUXURY FOR OUR FIRST COLONIAL GOVERNOR
Magnificent Yacht Maintained for Governor Allen of Porto
Rico by the Federal Observation-Disclosures
of the Floating Palace.
WRITTEN For TIE Sunday Rrp1.R1.rc

WRITTEN FOR THE SUNDAY REPUBLIC
Our first Colonial Governor has an official
yacht maintained at the expense of the
people. which rivals in magnifcence the
Hohenzollern OF the German Emperor and
the yachts of several other crowned heads.
some of which are indeed inferior TO her in
size End spieudor. Just why the Governor
of Porto Rico shoEId have an official
yacht, when even the President has none,
is a mystery in the navy. to which she be
longs. She is defended. however, upon the
theory that Porto Rico is separated from
us By water. and that its Governor must
make frequent trips around his colony.
This gorgeous vessel is the Nfayflower
lying last week at the Brooklyn Navy Yard
with her fG;l complement of officers, blue
Jackets. marines, electricians. steward.
chef, valet for Governor Allen and maid for
his wife-these last two colored-the May
flower carries some forty souls. just what
il costs 10 keep the Governors official yacht
in commission Is hard to tell but it must
mount up into the scores OF thousands
While the Federal Government did not in
stall the three 500 solid marble bathtubs
nor the costly furniture, IL maintains then,
fttincly.
In the Mayf1Ove- the late Ogden Goclet
known the world over as an enthusiastic
yachtsman. reached the acme of aquatic
luxury. Nearly million dollars was sp.n.
by him in eager iavishness. Fast stanch
luxurious she must he. said the million
naire, and fast, stanch and luxurious she
was made
AT the beginning Of the Spanish War the
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NONE CITY

It is this steamship that IS held RESPONSE
BILE for the introduction Of the disease here,
her captain having rurpcsely hurried his
purpose Of avoiding being sent to quaran-
tine AT Egg Island. near -. Michael. This
individual. II is reported. will be called TO
account upon his return IN Nome with his
ship TOR having jeopardized the health nf
the town IN such Il manner.
To-day l learned that the United States
officials at ST. Michael Will allow per-
sons from Nome TO ascend the Yukon Xiv
er. through fear that smallpox may be
taken into the KiondiSe and Yukon River
districts. General Randall is doing every
thing In his power To assist the local au-
thorities in protecting and preserving the
by lack of facilities and official authorize
ton 10 incur expenses In the present emsr-
sency. He has only sufficient lumber for
the construction OF A camp 10 he erected
at the mouth OF the Nome River where
two companies of the Seventh Infantry are
to he stationed. and for other military pur-
poses. Other supplies are needed for pub
lie hospital the cost of which II Is est!
mated will be s.",ca.
Sanitary Conditions.
When I spoke to the General yesterday
about his efforts to improve the sanitary
condition of the town. he said: The 5000
required for a hospital could. think. be
easily raised by public sqbscrint:on IN
that have made. and are making. immense
profits as a result of the present rush To
Nome and other concerns that are akin1
much money from the same source, cu,I,d
themselves alone subscribe sufficient money
for the construction of a public hospital
without making IL necessary to cali Upon
ether PERSONS in the community. Still. all
should be asked 70 subscribe.
The health Of the town also demand
the Immediate construction nf some system
Of sewerage. ] have issued orders for The
burning Of all garbage possible while the
rest could he taken far Out 10 sea and
dumped. The erection ~ half a dozen
more large places for public comfort is
also a matter that SHOULD be attended to
provide for a systematic means Of correct
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4, ing the violations Of the sanitary i-w
which now exist tn such Al alarming o.
tent. have appointed three civilian pHy-
sic!ans {" act as sanitary inspectors. They
VIII make daily visits IN publC ami rri-
yaie buildings. and unless the occup nts
follow the instructions given them rec I'd
ing the Gle insing OF their premises and
keeping them clean l shall place ther' IL
Jail. The situation Is too serious Ia Justify
any halfway maasnrcs, one Of tte Chi-f
dangers which fear Is an outbreak n.
iyphGid fever and typhoid pneumonia on
, an alarming scale"
Little Gold.
Owing 20 the absence Of heavy rains NJ to
the present time there have. not been any
cases of typhoid fever reported. But the
time for an outbreak Of fever caEno, h.
inuch longer avertef. physicians declare.
As a result Of the want Of rain the water
supply for mining purposes on nearly al ~
the men creeks near here is almost tN-
haustcd. and cfnno; last beyond ten days
longer. The rich claims on Anvil Dexter.
Giarier. Snow GulCh and other creeks MIL
Their have to stop work With the WORKING
season ending practically about the end 81
October. the outlook Is not encouraging.
only a compare tiVei: small amount Of
gold has been taken out of the creeks this
season and smaller quantity from the
much-talkef-of beach. which was rra-ti-
c1liy worked out al the close of last sea-
son Only a few men with hand rocAc-.
have averaged more than "a or s. 'sr day
WORKING on the beach within Il distance of
The tents OF miners. which OCCUPY the
beach for distance as far as
the eve can reach east and west of the
town. fully fifteen miles. are clustered to-
Setner so closely that in some instances
one can scarcely find his way heiweau them
OF course under s':ch circumstances ma
chincrv cannot be worked to advantage
even II the ground jIS,ific,: H.
Homcsick Fortune Hunters.
There is much gold dust in circulation I'm
Nome and n large quantity has already
been shipped oUt of the country to the mint
at San Francisco and TO Seattle. but il Is
nearly all klondike gold. brought here by
stampeders, VINO began arriving here oyer
the Ice as carly as January. and 9th RS
who have since come down the Yukon River
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impressed INFO service and first carried Gov
crnnr Allen of Porto Rico. L. :. A. in
state I" the scene % his labors. Though the
LAY hover could not watt Governor Allen
III regal miSnilicenCe. there was p0mp and
circumstance a-plcnty at this initial culnuitI
government function for several real war
ships conveyed the rev official and bclchrd
forth adequate SalutcS as the populac.
bowed low and cried "Salvc''
Nork vas rushed on the Ma.noNPr,
though. and hv June 10 she was out Of dry
dock. aud eight days later she left New
York FIR Porto Rico ia avail; the Governors
pleasure \ few days later she bore him
back L" the States In all the glory of CLINT
luc mirrors. polished silVerware. wtNtu
floors. whlTring electric fans. glistcuinE ma
hoganE furniture and Il pentitule Of able
and nhigfnS servants. True. II was 81 warm
coming up athwaFt the Gulf stream that
Governor Allen did not avail himself Of the
virgin white enamel'ed state bedroom dress
irE-Toom and bath suite but slept on a
;Uftcd leather diNIn in the spacious recep-
tuH-room on the main deck. StilI the
lGnihcence was all there at his command.
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On the port side and adjoining the suite
dubbed Is Luiship's' IS another bOuioir
with bathroom attached similarly done in
dainty white. SET off by pink brOcade wall
hanStrsS and Yclyety rugs imported from,
the Orient. that is known as Mrs Allen
quarters. sir. while abaf: the Governor
suite on the starhoard si.le is still another
CONNECTION in white. pointed out by NJ.
E"ndu. the obliSing and distinguished look
ing French steward. as "MeeS Allen
catchet m'Sicur.'
Here. too. the wash basins are OF solid
marble. with nickel fittings: the Louis XVI
'h!ffnDier and dressing table Of white en-
snl'l, the warirohcs with mirrorcd doors
the coy corner of soft. inviting dark green
velour. and the wall covering. pink and
white striped silk. with small flower pat
tern running through il. The writing table
Is harmOniously white: the fautcuil beside
IL Is snowy. too; as are the drapeyies of
m'lady's couch. In all the bedrooms wicker
furniture IN the natural color oT with green
p-nciincs, has been Installed for the sum
NOR. The dozen kazak Daghestan. Iran,
Anatoliau and Carabaugh weaves from the
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by steamboats,. Notwithstanding this fac;
TIC Nome boomers AMI enthusiasts will
most likely attempt to g. ate the impress
SION that this gold is entirely the output Of
Nome
Steamers leaving here for Seattle and
Portland ana San Francisco continue TO
have iarG~n passenger lists. many of thu per-
sons returning an the same steamers which
brought them. The steamship companies.
which are largely responsible for having
caused SuCn tT. meudu-S rush to obtain
Part Oi tf- Sn-Ca!lsf golden sands" Of
Nome. realizing that thousands of diSap-
pointed and hcartsiCk men and women are
anxious to get out of the country. ma mat
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ter AZ what sacrifice and expense. are
charging the same rates for the return
passage as Tor tn" voyage from Seattle
here carly In tn month. Hundreds III per
sons have scarce sufficient means 70 TAX"
them home. fut even they are CONSIDER red
lucky by ;husS uuf0rtunatts who ar" COM
PEELED 10 remain for the reason that they
are without money.
IL IS freely predicted that the Govern
mont viii be CDliS 10 send vessels here
carly in the fall To- take home hundreds Of
stranded Americans. In the meantime. the
highest prices for the most ordinary arti-
Cl,S continue To prevail. one dollar AMI
fifty cents Is asked and obtained for an