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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-06
THE TIDAL RESERVOIR.
commissioners Right to Control the
Bathing Beach.

Clarence A. Brandenburg, Assistant At
torney for the District, has submitted an
opinion to the Commissioners relative 10
their authority to pass regulations gov
erning the bathing beach. The attorney
cites the law in the case found in an act
of Congress approved September &c 1890,
which provides:
That the Commissioners of the District
OF Columbia are hereby authorized and
permitted TO construct a beach and dress
ing house upon the east shore of the tidal
reservoir, against the Washington Monu-
ment grounds, and 10 maintain the same
for the purposes OF free public bathing
under such regulations as they shall deem
to be for the public welfare, and the Sec
rotary Of War is requested 10 permit such
use of the public domain as may be re-
CURED to accomplish the object set forth -"
The opinion of the attorney was called
forth by communication from the Super
intendent - the Bathing Beach to the
Commissioners, in which he complained
that certain persons have located a house
boat or ark near the south end OF the
beach. The question of the removal of
said boat house being one of the points
upon which the attorney was asked for mis-
opinion, he says:
I'm my opinion, the Commissioners have
ample power, under the provisions OF the
law quoted, to make such regulations in
reference to the occu patton of the area
set apart for the Bathing Beach as in
their judgment may be necessary for the
public welfare | do not consider. how
ever, that tho Commissioners have au-
thOrity to require the persons now occu-
pyng the property to yacate, and to rer-
NIT others to occupy the same place for
the same purposes. General regulations
should be made applicable to all persons
alike, and it would be a proper exercise
OF the power conferred, in my opinion
to require the entire area set apart for
bathing purposes to be kept free from the
location of private property Of any de-
scriptIon."
The Commissioners have the subject
under advisement, and ii is likely that
the alleged Objectionable boat house will
be removed by their order.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-06
FREE TO SUFFERERS.
The New Cure for Kidney, Bladder
and Iric Acid Troubles.

Almost everybody who reads the news
papers is sure to know Of the wonderful
cures made by DIR. Kilmer's Swamp Root,
the great kidney remedy.
1t is the great medical triumph of the
nineteenth century; discovered after years
of scientific re earch by DR.. Kiimer, the
eminent kidney and bladder specialist, and
and is wonderfully successful in promptly
curing kidney. liver, bladder and uric
acid troubles.
Swamp Root mas been tested in so many
ways, in hospital work, in private PRACTICE,
among the helpless too poor to purchase
relief. and has proved so successful in
every case that a special arrangement has
been made by which all readers OF the
Washington Times who have not already
tried it, may have a sample bottle sent
free by mail, also a book telling more
about swamp Root and how to find out
if you have kidney or bladder trouble
When writing mention reading this gen.
erous offer is the Washington Sunday
Times. and send your address to DR.. Kill
mer e. Co, Binghamton. n. Y. The regular
fifty cent and one dollar sizes are sold by
all frst-class druggists.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-06

that ever came under my observation.
very well-dressed stranger was sitting in
the lobby smoking cigar when another
guest who had been reading on nearby
settee got up and walked away. leaving his
paper behind him. No sooner had he
turned his back than tl.. first man bounced
on the prize and proceeded to run through
its contents. He took it systematic 'ly
page by page, and am willing to sweai he
missed nothing in sight. When he finally
got through he arose deliberately folded
the paper in four and deposited it on
pile of other copies OIL the newsstand.
don't find what l want in that he re-
marked casually to the clerk III just
trade 1t for yesterdays New York paper
No objection was ohered. and h picked up
a fresh sheet and gisnced hastily through
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-06
MOY JIM ARRESTED.
He Is Charged with Violating the
Lottery Law.

Detective Watson yesterday arrested and
locked up Moy Jim. Chinaman. who was
charged with a violation OF the lottery
law. The Celestial furnished bond for
his appearance in the Police Court tomor-
row morning.
II is alleged against Moy Jim that he is
a runner for Chinese lottery in Penn
sylvania Avenue. When arrested several
alleged lottery slips were found in the
loose sleeves Of Moy Jim's blouse. He
denied that he was guilty as charged, and
claimed the slips found were almanac
tickets. Detective Watson informed Nov
Jim that he had followed him from one
laundry TO another and had witnessed him
collecting alleged plays" to which the
Chinaman replied TIT he was simply col
lecting almanac slips" 1t is understood
that three Cinnamon who attend Sunday
school in Christian church will testify
that the 81 Is reso1 eI ed from Moy Jim were
those of lottery in the city.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-06

the first two pages. Not here. either he
said. laying it down again. Have you any
Of the Montreal dailies?' No. sir. replied
the clerk; we don't keep them Will any
thing else do No. want something
from Canada he said but If you havn't
it, you may just give me cigar instead
The clerk, supposing he had at least pur-
chased the first paper, sighed and handed
out the box. The man who played that les
picable little trick is well-to-do merchant
OF sister CITY"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-06
THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD.
Proposed Reduction of It's Size to He
Discussed by n Committee.

The Senate Committee on Rules will con-
slider at its next meeting the concurrent
resolution introduced by Mr.. Chandler with
a Senate resolution. The concurrent reso-
luton provides that the Senate Committee
on RuIes together with seven members OF
the House of Representatives, be consti-
tuted A committee to take into considera-
ton the question of reducing the size OF
the Congressional Record by joint rules
limiting the insertion of reports docu-
ments. and other matter not constituting
an original part of the speeches actually
delivered.
The resolution provides that no Senator
shall be allowed to insert in the con
eressional Record any part of his speech
not actually delivered.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-06
pu.,ne,. of the sucz Canal.

According to the report made to the
State Department by Vice Consul General
Hunter at Cairo. the business OF the suez
Canal for the past fiscal year is the largest
in its history. The number oil vesseis
passing through the canal was 5,4So, OF
tonnage Of 9 1893 ,022. and the tolls amount,
ed to ST. ,5lO, JAP. The United states STOOD
eleventh in the number OF snlps passeu'
tieine for that place with Turkey. Great
Britain was first. with 2,20T vessels. 9th
ers we're: Germany, S7S; France 22S; Hol-
land, POS; Austria, 1O2.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-06
FIENps OF THE NEWSSTAND.
.unoyasces That Fall Upon Paper
SELLER. in Hotels

(From the New Orleans Times DcmoGatJ
It's astonishing how many people seem
to regard the newsstand in hotel as pub
lie reading room" said one of the once
staff of a leading local hosiery. Its the
commonest thing in the world TO see man
stroll up to the counter, help himself to a
uewspaper. drop into the nearest chair and
read il from end TO end, and then coolly
return il without so much as a thank you.
That happens so often it attracts no at
tention. but | witnessed little perform
ance few mornings ago that certainly
eclipsed anything in the line of cool cheek
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-06
J. II. I>eenc Retires From wall street

CHICAGO, May 5.-James r. Keene, the
Wall Street speculatoT, has retired from
the street permanently, according to re-
port circulated this morning. Last week
he sailed for Europe. The retirement Of
the speculator is said to be due to his fail
ing health.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-06

CFrom the Chicago News)
Diek-I lost $4,000 m less than half a minute
last night.
Frcd-Iow did ii happcHs
Dek-i proposed to 81; Hiss Bullion and she said.
NO
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-06
General Brooke Leaves for New York

Mai Gen. J. II. Brooke and Mrs. Brooke
left yesterday afternoon for New York.
General Brooke will on Thursday morning
assume command of Governors Island
succeeding Mai. Gen. Wesley Merritt VINO
has been granted leave of absence.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-06

Ladies Tan and Black Wei Kid
Oxford Ties-with patent leather,
kid. or the new vesting tops-quali-
ties that are worth and CT no
sell elsewhere for So Nj Hx
our price only. wv
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-06
Saks and Company. :

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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-06

The very newest and neatest
style IN Ladies' Oxfords-made Of
the very finest Black and Tan Vici
Kid-strictly hand-sewed q n m
a dozen pretty shapes of iii
toes values for. pOsVV
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-06

100 OF the cleverest productions yet
shown, in Etons. both open and closed
effects; Tight-fitting. Single breasted.
and new Coat Suits. Choice is Of
Homespuns, Cheviots. Venetians. and
Broadcloths, in the new Grey, Black,
B Bles; a nia,ur rs9 eo aae S1d OK
silk taffeta lined and If.JO
We pronounce them as really worth 81
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-06

Extra heavy Huek Towels: some hem
stitched and Others with plain hem; borders
are Red, Blue, and White Not over a dozen
to customer 800 dozen in the lot.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-07-21
Blame the MOtOrman.

Tacoma, Wash, July l6.-The coroners
Jury which has been holding an inquest
over 43 victims of the street-car accident
July 4, rendered verdict charging "that
the accident was caused by car No. ZIG
running at dangerously high rate OF
speed and leaving the track while in charge
of Motorman +. l.. Boehm and Conductor
j. c. Calhoun.
"And we further find that said +. l..
Boehm was grossly careless in operating
the car, by starting over long and dan
gerous grade at an excessively high rate
OF speed, thereby Immediately losing con-
troll of his car and failing to regain such
control by the manipula ion of the mechan
ical and electrical appliances furnished fol
the control of the car.
"And we further find that the said Ia,
coma Railway and Power company was
grossly and criminally careless and negli
gent in permitting said motorman, +. l.
Boehm, to go out on No. ll6, over said
dangerous grade, without any previous
effort to ascertain his efficiency.
'And we further find the Tacoma Rail
way and Power company was grossly and
crininally careless and negligent in main
tanning said dangerous grade without in
stalling any safety appliances when the
necessity of such appliances had beer
fully demonstrated by previous acciden
to freight train at the same point.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-07-21
California Forest Fires.

Grub Gulch, CAL, July l6.-Slnce July
4 fierce fire has been raging in the dis
trict south of FRESNO river and up to date
territory to the amount of 20 square miles
has been burned. The fire was started on
the Fourth of July at the Holton place
near the Chinese store on the Coarse Gold
road by firecracker set off by little
girl. The flames rapidly spread eastward,
sweeping everything before them. All
fences have been burned and three fam
lilies rendered homeless. The fire reach
ed North Fork Tuesday. The whole pop
ulation turned out to fight the fire. 1t
too> 100 men to keep it from the houses
me flames passed around the town and
are still sweeping eastward. The old
waterloo stamp mll, together with thou
sands OF dollars worth Of machinery, was
burned Thursday. A terrific explosion
Monday announced Lnat the powder mil
at Quartz mountain had been blown up
Hundreds of cords of wood have been burn
ed. There is no telling when the fire viii
stop.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-07-21
Hanged Himself.

Hillsboro, Ore, July lS.-The lifeless
body of H. S. Humphreys, prominent
real estate broker OF this city, was found
hanging by rope from the limo of a
small fir tree. Humphreys was the guard
ian of Mrs. Amanda Shipley, an insane
ward, and also administrator of the estate
of the late Judge Humphreys, his father
1t is thought that worry over the condi.
ton of the estates and other financial
troubles caused him to turn to suicide as
the speediest solution Of the difficulty.
Ulrich Piper, young man of Farming
ton, also committed suicide by shooting
himself through the head with revolver
He had consumption and was respondent
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-07-21
Healy Sent to an Asylum.

Port Townsend, July l6.-Upon COM
plant of DR.. Gardner, in charge of the
United States marine hospital, Captain
Healy of the United States cutter McCul-
loch was examined by the county board
of physicians, who pronounced him in.
sane, and a commitment to the asylum will
be issued. The examination developed that
during the four years while on waiting
orders he was subject to many attacks OF
insomnia, lasting from a week to 10 days
1t is understood he will be sent to Wash.
ington to the national asylum.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-07-21

Boston, July l6.-The police arrested Oh
the ~unard liner which arrived Saturday
ry Gordon and John O'Brien. The latter
two are well known to the police of this
country. When searched more than 5000
in bills of large denominations were found
on the men. Chief Inspector Watts iden
tl..,,- Gordon as George Mason, alias
lunch" Mason is a notorious gold
brick man. He Is wanted at " Windsor
Ont, for obtaining poOOO from farmer
for gold brick swindle He belongs tt
Seattle, Wash.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-07-21
Prescott, Arizona, Burned.

Prescott, Arizona, July l6-The most
disastrous fire in the history of the town
started in row Of buildings known as
the Scopel block on Montezuma street.
Every building on the west side of the
plaza as far north as Gurley street, in
Guiding the Burke hotel, is destroyed. The
fire is spreading, and there is no telling
where it will stop. The principal bust
ness houses SO far destroyed are those OF
Sam ID. Hill, d. Levy and the Ed block.
The Courier office is destroyed and the
Jouina Miner office is in danger. Firemen
are powerless, as there is no water. Over
dozen stores were blown up, without
effect. 1t now looks as if the entire north
end of town would go. The loss at pres
ent is not less than $5OO,OO to 100000.
Prescott, Ariz, July l6.-A scene OF
the greatest desolation and a feeling OF
deepest gloom pervade the town. All
that remains Of the principal business
portion Of the town is tottering walls
and piles of charred and burning debris.
The fire which started at lO:45 o'clock
Saturday night was not under control un-
til o'clock Sunday morning, when the
fire fighters went considerable distance
in advance OF the flames and blew up the
buildings on the south side of Goodwin
street, preventing fire from crossing that
street The most conservative estimates Of
the total losses are from 81 ,OO0, 900 to 81 )
100000. The burned district embraces
five blocks, in which were located the prin-
cipal mercantile houses, both telegraph
oinces, four hotels and every saloon and
every restaurant except one in the town,
besides scores of private residences.
To add to the prevailing gloom high
wind has prevailed all day, sending
smoke, dust and burning embers in every
direction, requiring the greatest vigilance
to prevent another outbreak of the
flames. Owing to the chaotic condition
existing today it is impossible to obtain
an accurate account of the losses or in
dividual insurance. From interviews with
insurance agents, the total insurance
does not exceed $25O,0O0.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-07-21
The Oregon.
Extra Session Not Necessarv


San Francisco, July l6.--News has bean
received from Cape Nome that WYATT
carp, who refereed the Sharkey- Fitzsim.
mons fight, and gave the decision to
Sharkey on a foul, was shot recently Il
the saloon which he is running at Nome
At last accounts carp was still alive.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-07-21

Berlin, July 1.-THE German consul at
Chefoo. having communicated to the gov
ernor OF Shan Tung Emperor Williams Of
fer of a reward of 1000 taels for the rescue
of foreigners at Picking, has received the
governors reply, which is dated July IL,
to the effect that the shutting up OF for
eigners in Peking has deeply touched his
heart, but that attempts to relieve them
have failed owing to the revolt in Chih
Ii, but the governor adds that he will do
his best to effect their release.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-07-21
Gold From Klondike.

Seattle, July l6.-The steamer City of
Topeka arrived here from Lynn canal,
having On board between $75O,OOO and
$l,O0O,0OO in gold dust and several rich
Klondikers, including Clarence Berry, the
California king, and George Carmack, the
discoverer of the Klondike. Berry brought
down several hundred thousand and Car.
mack had bunch of drafts in his pocket
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-07-21

A powder to be shaken into the shoes. A.
Ih{s season your feet feel swollen, nervous
and hot, and get tired easily. II you have
smarting feet or tight shoes, try Aliens
Toot-Eas It cools the fret and makes
walking easy. Cures ingrowing nails.
SWOLLEN and sweating feet. blisten and
callous spots. Relieves corns and buniOna
Of all pain and gives rest and comfort. We
have $4,000 testimonials. Try 1t today.
Sold by all druggists and shos dealers foe
DO. Trial package FREE. Address Allen
B. Olmstead. Leroy. N. Y.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-07-21
Two Trains Collided.

Stockton, CAL, July l7.-An eastbound
Santa Fe passenger train going so miles
an hour crashed into freight train about
mile west of Antioch at 1890 Sunday
night. Three freight cars and the freight
train caboose were wrecked. No one was
hurt.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-07-21
Beware Of Ointments for Catarrh
That Contain Mercury.

As mercury will surely destroy the sense
of smell and completely derange the
whole system when entering 1t through
the mucous surfaces. Such articles should
never be used except on prescriptions
from reputable physicians, as the damage
they will do is ten-fold to the good you
can possibly derive from them. Halls
Catarrh Cure manufactured by F. ]. Che
ney & Co., Toledo, o., contains no mer-
curry. and is taken internally, acting d.
rectly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. In buying Hall 8
Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine.
1t is taken internally. and made in Toledo.
Ohio, by F. ]. Cheney & Co. Testimonials
free.
SoiH Dy aruggis pi Price zoe per oo't'e.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-07-21
Will Come to America,

Cape Town, July l7.-When the war in
South Africa is over 10000 Beers, chiefly
naturalized citizens of the Transvaal, will
emigrate to the United States. Irish.
Americans are arranging the preliminaries
for this movement The latest Amicho.
dorp advices state that President Kruger
will refuse to surrender until his supplies
are exhausted
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-07-21

Nsnle Park, San Natso County, 0al.,
with it, new buildings, newly furnishsd
and complete laboratories, beautiful sur.
roundings and home influence IL one q
the best equipped schools tor the training
Of boys and young men on the coast u
Il In charge Of Dr. Ira g. Hoitt and ID %.
credited at the universities. Send for cat
slos, Tenth year begins August 9. 1900.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-07-21
Suicide of q Boise Man.

Seattle, July l6.-E. A. West, formerly
of Boise, Idaho, committed suicide this
evening in a hotel. He came here few
days ago and frequently complained Of
i'll health, but gave no hint Of intended
self-destruction. Papers found among his
effects indicate he was formerly in the
saloon business. He was a member Of the
Elks lodge of Roseburg, Ore.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-07-21
The Trust Problsm

TO thoughtful mind Is one ofserious In.
port. for it creeps upon society before yor
are aware of its existence, in this respect
which attack the stomach. such q consti.
patton. indigestion and dyspepsia. Hos,
letters Stomach Bitters Is the one reliahIn
remedy for all such ailments.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-07-21

The United States cruiser Baltimore il
at Gibraltar awaiting orders. The Balti-
more left Manila early in May and was
last reported at Malta July 2. She has
Rear Admiral Watson on board.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-07-21
western Tennis Champion.b,.

Chicago, July l6.-Kreigh Collins Of
this city won the western tennis champion.
ship by defeating Summer Hardy, the Cal.
ifornia crack. Collins victory was won on
the Kenwood club grounds.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-07-21
Nervous and Dizzy
Destructive Cloudburst.

Galveston, Tex, July l7.-Tremendous
rains are reported along the San Angelo
branch of the Gulf, Colorado Santa Fe
railroad. A cloudburst wiped out the
town of Coleman and IL people are re-
ported drowned. All the streams are rag
inc
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-07-21

There is never any hope for man
after his wife gets so she thinks she
can pick out his clothes best for him.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-07-21

North Carolina got along all of last
year, ending May 81. without a strike.
II thin woman is rich, she is only
slight,
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-07-21

when a man plays golf he has got to
show his legs.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-07-21

Pisos Cure cannot be too highly spoken Of
as cough cure.-J. w. O'Brien 800 Third
Ave., N, Minneapolis, Mimi, JAM 6. 1900.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-07-21

Mothers will find Mrs. Winslow's Sooth
Ing Syrup the best remedy to use for their
children during the teething period.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-07-21

No man knows what 1t means to
succeed with a woman till he has failed
with one.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-07-21

taken from Cuba If the situation requires
more men congress will have to be called
together to provide for them.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-07-21
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
signature ss.ss ss: Of ZMzZzzzx

If man apologized to company for
his wife's cooking half as much as she
does herself. she would go home to her
mother.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-07-21
Not n Violent Purge.

The day Of the cannon ball pill Is past Sweet.
fragrant mild, but effective Cascarets Candy
Cathartic take their place. All druggists. 1oc,
Csc, Soc.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-07-21

coast Of the province Of Kwan TunR WI
orders to intercept any vessel, no matte,
what flag, and to secure the viceroy's per.
son.
The Oregon.
"Noji, July lS.-The Oregon has pasaea
through Simonofeli straits on the wav 4
Kure. All is well. WILDE.
Extra Session Not Necessarv.
Washington, July lS.-It was decided
at the cabinet meeting that the present
situation in China does not require an az.
ira session Of congress. If, however, sub.
sequent events should demand it, the pres.
ident will call it promptly.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-07-21
Governor General of Australia,

London, July Lett is announced the
queen has approved the selection of me
earl OF Hopetown as governor general of
the Australian commonwealth.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-07-21

Every fear takes something from
life.