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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-25

zyiib +he general cry thay has gone aH
from the citizens OF Washington for ih' Zee
neal Of The dog muzzling order which WAS
made three months ago hy the District
Commissioners. the Washington Humane
Society has started O movement which. 1t
Is boned will result 10 giving that or
ranizaticn management and control OF the
dog pound. Yesterday afternoon a commu-
nicatlun. signed by President Pratt OF the
Humane Society. was received by the Com
nigssoners. in which the members OF the
society offer to take this branch OF the
public service and conduct II under more
humane methods The letter reads as lol-
lows:
President Pratt's Letter.
such representations have been made
10 this society from time 10 time. in re-
gard 10 the cruelty aud unnecessary sui-
fering attendant upon the seizure Of IN
licensed and al present Of unmuzziel
dogs and their deteut ioa and destruction
at the pound. as 70 induce Is 20 offer q
undertake this important work oi the pur-
lie service on some basis that viii be sat-
isfactory to the authorities and the pub
lie. II is said that many dogs are kept b.
persons who pay no dog tax. and that sucl
unlicensed dogs are allowed 20 run AZ larg'
and multiply until some panic or apprehen
sion arises when q becomes apparent tha
ihe work 20 be done unpleasant and din
cult az the best, is increased by preTlou
neglect The society would undertake Il
keep the District as free from ualicenFe'
a. ~ possible by unrcmitting "atchiul
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-25
India Iinon waists, csc.

As much as white India Linon -h..'
waists we're worn last spring aud sum
mer. they bid fair to be more fashion
able during the coming season ''
marrow We will put several hundred Oh
centre table in the shirtwaist depart
men on the third floor al IS cents All
nov waists-trfmmed with embroidery
inserting in ten distinct styles. stores
,bopt town show them in their 'front.'
windows at $50
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-25
The OWEN HOUSE LAWSUIT
Th, Jury FaiIs tn Agree tn the
Eirrtment Proceedings.

Ia The ejectmeut proceedings -titntcd
by John H. Rothert Of Baltimore. against
Catherine f. Owen and others, involving
the title TO the owen House property me
Jury Yesterday failed to agree, and was
discharged. The trial Of the cause began
three weeks ago. before Chief Justice BinS-
ham. presiding, ia Circuit Court No. l.
The testimony. after argument by cOun-
sci On either side was submitted 20 the
Jury Friday at II a. N. Yesterday at II
o'clock the jury. after being locked UP in
the consultation room over night. came
into court and announced that it was I'M
possible to agreC upon . verdict.
Chief Justice Bingham ordered the jury
TO return 10 the consultation room to make
another effort to reach an agreement. AZ
1880 D. IN. they were sent for by the court.
and the foreman stated that a verdict could
not be reached. The jury was then dis
charged.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-25

On the recommendation OF General VIII
son. Chief OF Engineers, Secretary Root
has approved the application 81 the Dis
trlst Commissioners for permission 10 con-
struct a new pumping station on Govern
ment land near the Howard UuiverSlt5
reservoir. The new station, il is said, VIII
relieve the existing pressure IN certain
hivn areas in the District, ana greatly ia
eilitate the distribution OF the water sup
ply.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-25

q no for BOYS all-wOoi
1910 Chcviot a n a
Scotch Mixed CheviOt
Vestie Suits. in sizes 3 to
s with round collars.
trimmed with silk braid
and fancy buttons also
double breasted suits Of
same material. in sizes
up TO Is years, suits
such as sci4 for $5.jQ ana
more.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-25

petition to revoke the muzzling order vii.
h.. read II is reported that the list Eli
he a mammoth one, and IS 70 be pidG'u
in the hands OF the Commissioner the n'y
e--LI..ri-n In. nnptIng.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-25

q no for boys check
'1.JO Cheyiot Y es ii e
Suits. in sizes 3 TO S
wears. trimmed with silk
braid: also double breast
ed styles OF same materi-
al in sizes S to Is years
both sorts lined with
serge lining; the regular
value offered az $3.50.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-25
AppIiqued pieces

embracing white applique bureau
scarfs. pillow shams, table covers anu
-ceutrepieces. a manufacturer enliIt
sample line. some of which are Siish'is
soilea from showing. and which arc
worth up TO soc each. to &c Qt
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-25
Curtain scrin

-2s-inches vide and the very hand
soonest patterns; the quality
which sells at sc a yard usually. q
Tomorrow ,..-.-... .-..-..-
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-25
A Bid FOR THE Dog POUND
The Humane Society Starts Move
meut to Control Stray CANNES,

A Proposition 10 collect '"F' i'''
and FINALLY dispose "t N"i""io
So, on,-u,If thc Amount of m"
annual Tax Imposed on owner
ars. Mars Howe T"tte"'~ N''">'
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-25
Bedspreads

extra heavy. full double-bed Lg
bedspreads in the best patterns ~
Instead Of gSc tomorro" ior--''---
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-25

Ct IN for Youths Long
i.JU Pants suits, in
sizes Il to ~ years, Of
all-wOol plain black and
blue and fancy cheviOts,
worsteds. and cassimeres.
and neat striped worsted.
which are 50 very styl-
ish: with single and dou
ble-breasted coats and
vests. which are regular
ly sold for SO.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-25

rr.sla,rt Elia- uI UsrsId, though Do Is al.
yluciug in yelrs. keeps up his devotion 90
re.isslrirgi~r Iie never rdls when time and 90
.sna1 pe.ni. ifm a. walk.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-25
A startling sale of shoes.

Without entering the details of the purchase we WISH
70 announce the arrival thousands of pairs OF ladies ana
lid,,, shoes and the Offering of them prices of eXaordi
nary lowness They maker of standing behhu WHO"
we pRt our own guarantee They all this spring. newest
shapes and haven't been of the factory fortnight 20"
are indigo of shoe values you will glance that these are
remarkable
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-25

Heuricl's (. the best brawed. being brewed Of
The bs,t malt and hops Phone Oh. Arlington
Bottling Co, f5I case Of neWich's.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-25
Mating mats

-aI fine quality Of japanese mat
Ting: iu the most desirable colorings
and patterns. To De sold tomor- &c
row .....-.-.-......
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-25
39c for genuine soc aIl=silk taffeta.

textile fabrics making clever imitation OF
afcta silk and calling it tafeaneS. Retail stores aboni
town-apparpny without conscenceSare advertising 1t as
allk silk and SOC yard 39c yard eXraord'
narv cheap genuine tafcta. but 9c yard Is
artancs-verybody has them ut that price
pieces Of the finish ashk anea silks
sale
for viii
reds
ik
more instead Z" '
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-25
White Organdies

for confirmation costumes. > yards
wide the sheer beautiful quality
which sells fer $50 yard every DC
where Observation-Disclosures.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-25

ity Of percale OF
which they are
made and the
braid with which
they are trimmed
sOr that The
deftest seamstress
couldn't make one
in less than a day.
and think what
she would ask you
for her services.
Heavy percale
in the newest
spring fast color
patterns III a 4 e
with and without
flo q n Ces-With
separate waist
lining and gener-
0usIy full skirts.
ar way they would
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-25
soc for SOC aIl=w0Ol French flannelS.
White India LinOn

remnants Of extra fine. soft sheer
quality OF white India linon. in desira-
bic lengths. The sort which sells Il
at 70 PC a yard to 90 fOr......--- 20
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-25
goo for soc black figured all=silk lndiaS.

IN black
inches wiiehe quality which IS universally SOFA o
medium designs ana the very
best fabrics for spring and sum
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-25
HeCht's Greater Stores.
Hecht's Greater Stores.
The news matter in a newspaper is
always the most interesting.

tHar tUrulfh r o a o.
CrIy hands under
Jartlea o al
fnNhnh know n n
rStrSn cloi o
20 f a
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-25

Handsome reed. roll
body baby carriages. up
holstered in velour o.
tapestry. whichever YOU
prefer, with rubber tires
Really very cheap al SiJ.
For this sale S9.gS
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-25

Another table full OF handsome lovers.
embracing large punches of handsome
roses. with foliage. chrysanthemums, in
all colors. pansies and foliage. DOC
bought to sell for 40 cents. for. ~
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-09-08

ICES too rapidly. There are flaws in
his reasoning, which the cautious,
slow-going jurymen found out before
long case was delivered to them for
settlement. His Judgment on matters
which concern the whole United
States cannot be safely consulted
when it has often proved unsound in
matters pertaining to Lancaster coun-
ty, Nebraska. The parable of civil
service advancement in the Bible, re
fers the applicant for higher hOnOrs to
his performance in little things. Pres
idents, governors and mayors who dis
regard this imperative hint in regard
to appointments. regret it. when
their administrations have been
dimmed by the indiscret,OnS and indO-
lence of their appointees. An average
man. or even man like Mr.. Bryan,
who excels the average man in bril-
liancy and quickness. is a calamity in
the presidential chair. That Office,
the highest and most honorable in the
world, because the holder IS the free
choice of Is, 100000 free people, should
be filled by man who has been tried
and not found wanting in executive
positions requiring sagacity and rare
foresight. Every man has his meter.
There are several in which Mr.. Bryan
MIGHT have achieved distinction. I
know of no living eminent actor who
is at once so graceful, so responsive,
so flexible. who has so good voice, or
one who has such facile control over
the muscles Of his face. And surely
there is no more popular lecturer than
Mr.. Bryan.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-09-08
A CHANGE OF CLOTHING.

George MacAdam tells in st. Nicholas
for September OF one OF the social
changes for which the French Revolu-
tion was responsible.
After patiently Bearing for centuries
the wicked burden Of corrupt and ex-
travagant upper class and a pompous
and idle clergy. the people seemed sud-
denly to realize their power. ".How is
all this pomp supporteds' they asked Of
each other. Out OF the sweat OF the
people' was wrathfully answered"
And then "the Internationally savage
millions, amid smoke as Of Tophet, con-
fusion as Of Babel. noise as Of the crack
OF DOOM" fell upon everyone and every
thing that represented or stood for the
old system Of injustice and serfdom.
In their relentless fury, nothing was
spared; men and women alike were car
ried by shouting mobs to the guillotine.
Even the little dauphin. led OF eight,
was thrust into foul prison, where
FOR more than year he had no change
Of shirt or stockings" and where he at
last died from neglect and suffering
10 fear and trembling at the power VI
the people, the aristocrats threw away
their silken knee breeches and powder
ed wigs, and put on unpretentious
clothes. Don't kill us,' they cried; we
are the same as you; do we not dress
alike! Are not our clothes as simple
as yours?'" Men now wore their own
hair, short, plain and unpowdered.
The wide skirts Of the coats were cut
down to long tails, and the knee
breeches were heightened to the ankle
and became pantaloons.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-09-08

for her. Aud she seemed to enjoy il
nightly. Said she'd never been more
royalty Entertained in 'er life.
"Ms'am. No. they won't be out this
summer. Her pa, he's finished up his
business at the tie camp, and he sold
out his interest in the U Bar-Bar last
summer. l reckon, anyway, she wouldn't
Of been likely to come back TO these
parts again. The worlds too big she
used to say. and there are too many
places / must see.' Here's the ferry
boat agin.
There, now. old fell" addressing him
self to John. "wait till I get you by the
bit. Steady now. Sho! That amt
a-goin' to hurt ye. Come along now.
All right, ye see; not blame thing in
the world to be scared at. There. nov;
that's right. follow. Jist stand at his
head till ye git acrost, il we've nothin'
else to do. I'm not crossin' tonight, or
Id hold EN- myself. The teams all
right, ladies. The boy'll hold 'em. No
trouble at all. Glad happened along"
He still fingered, with his hand on the
wheel. The ferryman scowled at MIN.
"lf ye should happen to see Miss Mil
bred, when ye go back" ne said gently,
list ask her IL she msmembers Coyote
Sam, will ye? What ssys Oh, yes, may
be Rod md neil be over tomorrow.
Rods my pardner. Hope yol'll enjoy
the barbecue. Good night"
He leaped over the narrow, but Wild
ening strip Of water between the boat
and the shore and was lost in the whis-
pering darkness.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-09-08
WORTH VISITING.

A Scots story: A few days ago, in
the smoke-room Of a Glasgow hotel, a
Yankee was asking tor information
about visiting the "show places in
Scotlands. After a few were given
and noted the town of Stirling was
mentioned. "Waal," observed the Yam
kee, IL guess must go there; that's
where the silver comes from"
London Chronicle.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-09-08
UNCALLED.

When 90 to see her ladyship,
often let her know
That Pm coming
specifying hour and ALL
But at times give no warning,
and it's fun, the way things 60,
When she isn't Just expecting
me to call.
Overhead there floats a murmur
in an interested tone,
Bot the part that can hear
is very small.
As I.sest me in the parlor
on the sofa all alone,
When she isn't just expecting
me to call.
Soon there follow sounds of action,
and hear-or partly feel
What / take to be slippers
muffled fall;
Rapid steps pass above me
that suggest a shoeless heel,
When she isn't just expecting
me to call.
Then l scrutinize my finger-nails
and hum funeral airs,
examine all the pictures
on the wall,
And peer bshind the curtains
and classify the chairs,
When she isn't Just expecting
me to call.
Istretch oct my feet before me,
place my elbows on my knees,
Clasp my hands, and watch
the sluggish minutes crawl;
All in silence save she cracking
of my collar as wheeze-
When she isn't just expecting
me to call.
But at last there comes a rustic
and swish upon the stair,
Then a quick, familiar step
across the hall;
And the hand clasps just as hearty,
and the face is Just as fair
As they are when she's expecting
me to call.
Lippineotts.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-09-08

Ernest-What would you say if /
should pop the question:
Dora-Tell you to question pop.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-09-08
AT THE FERRY.
BY MARTHA PIERCE

Weanume tnefe Is Our eartn nefe-WeH!
All day we had come across barrer
lands, and our eyes were weary for the
sight Of green. When, at the quiet
colored end of evening, we drove in
among the tall. thin-foliaged, whisper
ing cottonwoods which fringe the river
they seemed to our grateful vision the
most beautiful OF the trees Of the earth
Between their straight, smooth poles
we caught generous glimpses OF the
broad glistening river, back Of the old
Serpent, which men call the Big Horn
The red sun struck into iriiescence all
its little scale-liks waves, so that it was
for the time. reptile of gold and fire,
which drew its proud length into long,
sinuous curves, and glided slowly
through the ash-colored land, and away
to meet the approaching plight. Beyond
the smoothly flowing river. the lifeless
soil rose in long, cherries slope, fiat
tened into little plateau, then twisted
itSCii iuUo tho uloot oosuio ouu ShO'
tesque Of gray, naked hill. "Penury, in
ertness and grimace. in some strange
sort were the lands portion"
Against the gray hills and the red
sunset tloated the flag Of glory. Be.
meath it's protecting folds were groupe d
seven saloons, livery barn. three stores,
two hotels, and enough shacks to com.
plete the "city"-twenty odd buildings
in all. These things our friend. the at
torney, explained to US in the intervals
Of his freI zied hallooing, which was not
intended las might have been supposed
to rouse the country from Basin City to
Gray Bull. but merely to attract the at.
tention Of the deaf old ferryman, who
was on the other side. Certainly, dearie.
Who ever heard Of ferryman on the
hither side of stream?
What in time ails him. inquired the
lawyer. pathetically. II made allow.
ance for his being deaf. Hay. Ha oy!
Whay! Whay. Who o-ay!"
Don't jump up and down. Adolph.'
said his wife. placidly. He will not
hear you any sooner"
Thunder" said Adolph.
sit will not thunder. l doubt its
raising Lin if it did" observed Mollie,
innocentIy.
The lawyer scowled. "Il's all very
we'll to giggle, you women" he said,
savagely. But when it comes to stay.
ing out all night in sight of the town, l
doubt your finding it so funny"
Let us all shout together" Lou sug-
gested. Perhaps united we can raise
the natives. In union there is strength,
she quoted, solemnly. United we stand,
you know"
United in spirit, but sadly divided
as to pitch, We raised scream which
made the air SILVER, then waited in anx-
ious silence.
''Goin' over?" The slow rascal was so
lazy as to be scarcely disassociated from
the swish OF The river, and the grooming
Of the cottonwoods. Unstartled, l
turned to view a snua-colored young
man in a wide sombrero. He leaned
against the front wheel and gazed upon
me with sad. blue eyes, whose gentle
ness was somewhat at variance with
the small arsenal which he carried on
his person. 'Goin' over?' he repeated.
"l'm sure l don't know | said. "We
we'd like to-
"Ferryman's little deaf" he VEN
turned
Rather" said, dryly; but l think
my answer vas lost upon him, for
Adolph was again baying the rising
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-09-08
afraid we should have to ford"

f0rd. SAID the enuu-c0lored person.
"Ford, lou don't know much about
this river, l take it. l reckon you
couldn't ford that river no more than you
could fly. Not when she's this hight"
81 reckon" he added, meditatively,
"you folks is from the east some'urs.'
"Well, little east" said Lor, cheer
fully; Lincoln"
A CLEAN shot suddenly across the
languid face, and as he Strengthened
himself tritie and stroked his discour-
aged moustache, he looked almost
iaunty.
Lincoln? You ladies live thereS"
al do" asserted. proudly.
IL used to-" cried Lou.
He gaztd across the river. II suppose
you know Miss Martinson," he said with
extreme carelessness.
"Of course!." said promptly whether
1 really did or not is of no consequence.
"She is in our church."
is she, now? Sings there, s'pose?'
"Oh. certainly; every Sunday! You
know her? She is friend Of yours?'
l inquired.
The CLEAN had frightened into a
steady glow that shore in his eyes and
Redeemed his sallow cheeks.
"Yes," he said, and truly he ap-
preached animation; IL know her. She
was out here three year ago. They
camped couple o. months over t. the
tie camp-her and her folks. She used
to ride good deal, and she mostly rode
my HOSES. That's how / come to know
her. Coin over now?"
But Adolph, the impatient, had al
ready driven on the boat. you'll have
no trouble" he called cheerfully to US.
The men will help you with the horses.
Well wait on"
The ferry-boat swung out in the
stream and carried his voice away. The
black team snorted and backed, and it
required the strong hand Of the cowboy
on the bits, and Louie's loud voice, to
persuade old John that the thing was
not monster which had come out Of
the light to swallow him. When he
stood quiet again, the stranger resumed
his place at the wheel and seemed
watching the lights shining out, one by
one, across tine river.
That's how come to know her." he
said, slowly. "She was mighty lively
GIRL he added, cheerfully. "Sbe used
to sing till she made the hull camp ring.
And ride! / reckon she could ride.
She nigh about rode my best boss to
death. Yes, ma'am. She was perty tol-
cradle hard on boss; she was that.
She used to go tearin' around 30. was
afraid she'd break 'er neck. She was
mighty reckless. That's how / come to
let her ride my best horse. l could
trust him. He's that sure footed, you
trip him with a wire. No,
ma'am. But she knocked him out con-
she did so! He amt been the
same boss since she went back. D
you to say she sings in a
| reckon there's a good crowd
there every Sunday to hear her. amt
there? Say, but they don't like it any
better than the Bar U boys did. Ma'am.
The Bar U? That my ranch. The
boys used to go over to the tie camp
svenin's to hear her sing. Sometimes
she didn't know we was there, and some
lines she did. When she was singin' to
herself, she generally sung-exercises,
reckon they was. Not much of any
words to 'em that anybody could under
,tand but whan she sung for the boys
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-03-29
HOSEA KlNGMAN DIES AT HIS
HOME IN Brio GEWATER, MASS

Bridgewater, Mass. March 29.-Hosea
Klngman, the well known lawyer, died
at O'clock this morning.
Mr.. Kingman was born In this place
in lSiS. the son OF Philip ID. Kingman.
He was educated in the public schools
and attended the Brldgewater Academy
also the Appleton Academy at Ipswich,
n. II. He entered Dartmouth college,
but when the War OF the Rebellion
broke out he enlisted in Company X,
Third Massachusetts, Volunteers. and
was mustered into service Sept. p.
1862. After serving one year, he re-
turned 10 college and was graduated
with his class IN 1864.
Mr. Kingman studied law with Will
liam Latham and after admission tu
the bar went into partnership with Mr.
Latham. In January, 1871 he began
n term as district attorney for Ply
mouth county. Mr. Kingman was
married in Carver, Mass, I'm 1856. e
Miss Carrie Cole.
In 1873 he received the appointment
as special justice OF the first district
court OF Plymouth couRty. In 1884 h,
was elected commissioner OF insolvency
which position he held for a number
OF years. Mr.. Kingman was a member
OF the Metropolitan sewage commits
sion. He was prominent In Masonic
orders
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-03-29
YOUNG WOMAN MACE Totally
BLIND BY tCUlISTS MISTfK:,

Chicago. March 29.-Because OF an
oculist's error, Anna Dudley OF Marion,
Ind, pretty girl less than 20 years old
will be blind for life. The sight of one
eye was ruined by her brother three
months ago and a few days ago a
physician attempted TO remove the eye
but by mistake operated on the wrong
one and left his patient totally blind.
Last Christmas Miss Dudley was shot
in the eve by an arrow from an air
gun in the hands of a young brother.
The attending physician said he feared
the sight had been destroyed.
Miss Dudley was brought to Chicago
and an operation decided upon. The
Marion physician performed IL in an
oculists office in this city. When Miss
Dudley recovered she was asked IL she
could see out of the injured eye.
II am wholly blind she answered. II
cannot see from either eye. All is black
TO me-"
Examination showed that the wrong
eve had been treated.