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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-13

To the Editor of The Times:
In a recent issue Of The Times there was an ar
tiele in regard to living on 10 cents day. Tn
doubtediy one can support life on that amount or,
if necessary. on less; but there few. judge
who, if put to the test, would care to do So Four
dollars and half Tor thirty DAYS living. No one
viii dispute that it be done; hut oh. the
misery in the doing. How about ice? That was
not mentioned. and il ,an scarcely be considered
luxury in the weather Fave been having for the
past week, to say noth'"g OF the condition Of the
milk and butter without it Another thing not
considered il that a person who is compelled to
live on that amount per day has not Sl-ti5 70 lIv
ont time, nor the proper place to put tine
things in order TO keep then.i the IS cents, As
rule. would have to be spent daily and to less adj
vantage. | grant you that seven people can liye
well on Sl9j u day where one cannot live on 10
cents with comfort. From the menus given the
givers and their friends must bave very small ap
petites to allow OF seven pefsons dining Of meal
of % or even p cents aud rising from the table
ncurished and satisfied. one live on il and
must, if that IS all he or she can get; on less, If
go much cannot be gotten Miss Jane Taylor ad
mits that the living would not be very pleasant
and something Of a mathematical puzzle, but the
woman physician Who showed sone degree Of
wisdom in Withholding her name, but in that
alone is absurd in her statements. Five children,
to say nothing OF the hlrdwOrkcd father ard
mother were TO have = sufficient meal of her q
cent dinner-I give the most luxurious sum. Why,
il would only be enough TO MAKE them hungry!
And 10 cents for supper for the same number
Nv advice to anyoui in that upfortunsts predica-
uent would be- if it is possible 20 hungry the
first day have a good feed the second, scraps. il
any are left, on the third; and at the end OF the
week make up your mind that something must be
done for your cannot live on that sum and DO
the work God meant you to do in the world,
which, | believe, not for anyone Of us to
spend our time and thought and energy on how far
we can make very little go. And | think Presi-
dent Har1.er of the University of Chicago, is wise
not to try the experiment for forty days, or one.
We all know il can lie done for time, but 20 be
obliged to continue it is an injury to mind and
body and SOUL and no benefit to anything any
body We had better each Of us who can find
one Of those who have it to do-not a difficult
matter, Northumberland help put him in po-
sition where he will not have It 10 do. Don't
give him another 10 cents, but put him in the way
OF earning it, and more. ''Them's my sentiments,
them is' LUCINDA PRATT.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-13
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Capon Springs is gayer than ever this
season. each guest seeming to vie with the
ether in making the season success. AT
the supper given Saturday evening by Mrs.
E. X. TomplSins. wife of the Republican
nominee for Congress from Columbus.
Ohio. the Washington guests included Miss
Adair Brooke. Mr.. d. B. Mackali, Mr.. Har-
ris Crist and Mr.. George Henry.
Mr.. and Mrs. Irwin Brooke. of this city,
also gave a supper the affair being in
honor Of their son, W. Irwin Brooke. jr.,
Of Villa Nova College. The decorations
were American Beauty roses and red
lights. Among the guests were the Misses
Anne and Virginia Lee. daughters Of Gen.
Fitzhugh Lee, and Miss Elsie Henry, Miss
Bessie Cooley. and Mr.. George Henry, of
Washington.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-13
NEW ORLEANS OBJECTS.
The Shirt Waist Man Ordered Out
of Numerous Cafes.

NEW ORLEANS. Aug. t2.-The shirt
ton was not cordial. He appeared In the
main cafe of the ST. Charles Hotel and
was ordered out He appeared in the
ladies and mems cafe Of the Hotel Grune-
valid and was ordered out there also. He
appeared at the corner OF Dauphine and
/ Canal Streets last evening and rested there
for twenty-five minutes unmolested. a
crowd of 100 people gazed at him and the
girls rubbernecked at him, but the cops
did not interfere. Early in the afternoon
a young man connected with a well-known
retail store. and especially known in sport
ing and athletic circles. sauntered into
Antonio's restaurant. and took a seat at a
table. He wore reystriped trousers, tan
shoes. Russia leather belt, and a neglige
shirt with a tall turnover collar, and a
colored silk cravat. Except for the absence
Of the coat and waistcoat he was attired
as any well-dressd man. The restaurant
was crowded and the advent Of the new
conner was followed by a buzz of excited
comment.
IT'S a shirt waist man. II wonder
whether they'll serve him. He has good
nerve" we're some of the whispers that
passed from lip TO lip. Among the help
there was a still greater commotion. But
no instructions had been issued against
serving shirt waist men and the waiter
carried out his order.
The restauran episode was not the only
shirt incident of the day. A large dry
goods house on Canal Street put lot of the
new garments in one of their windows DUR
ing the afternoon and issued an order TO
all the clerks in its furnishing department
to adopt the style until further notice.
The manager said that about two dozen
were sold before closing time. The next
few days will decide the fate of the shirt
waist man in New Orleans. 1t will prob
ably be against him. as the club men have
all said the shirt waist is suitable for the
seaside. but not for the city.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-13
The voracity of the Earth.


Some 400 miles southeast 81 the old city Of
kashgar, far out in the yellow desolation oil the
desert OF Gobi, the great Swedish explorer sven
Hedin saw somthing projecting from the smooth
side Of one Of the long dunes. II was the wooden
roof OF house. Further Investigation showed
that il was but one Of Thousands teeming
city Of highly civilized Aryans had long existed
on this spot until the earth had tired Of il and
wiped 1t out.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-13
A Gift to the Chinese Empress,


NfGum the NhhClAuatl i~HHulSi-J
The Dowager Empress Of China the recip
lent on the occasion Of her SIKH III birthday OF
an interesting presentation from the Ministers Of
England and America This consisted oi i copy
Of the New Testament, bound in silver covers and
enclosed in a chased silver casket, subscribed for
by the Christian women OF China. On one cover
was n gold plate bearing the words Holy Classic
of salvation The subscribers numbered about
10 900 asfd the cost Of the presentation amounted
Il 25D
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-13
Bird Laws Are Effective.


comes the news that the song birds seem to be
more in evidence than they have been for many
wears An old Rangcly guide said recently that II
was hardly within his recollection of the pass
twenty years that the birds had been abundant
or of so many species rs may be seen this
wear In the want OF any other reason to account
Tor the welcome change, it seems fair to assume
that the New England laws for the protection
Of nsectiyorous birds are beginning to have some
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-13

The notable event Of last week at Rich
field Springs was the kirmess and mid
summer festival held at the summer
theatre Wednesday nigh,. Mrs. Grant and
sus. Sartoris headed the list of patronesseE
AID prominent among the dancers was Mr.
! Richard Croker. jr.. whose cake walk was
tie hit of the evening.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-13

Miss Belle Rhodes Mcdowell, of Ken
lucky. whose engagement to Mr.. Coryton
NJ. Woodbury. of the same State, has re-
Gently been announced is well known in
social circles here having visited here
several seasons ago. She was the guest
at one time during the Cleveland Admins
tration OF the Secretary of the Treasury
ed Mrs. Carlisle
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-13

CFrom the New York Herald

IFIUII t1V 1FtN TUE lIVIaFl-I
The natives Of Gomera one Of the Canary Isles,
converse with one another by whstlns their
fingers 1t is possible to understand a message
mile of Each syllable OF word has its own
peculiar sound Gomera is cut up by a number
OF deep glens which are not bridged over, and
it would otherwise be impossible Tor TIE in
habitants on separate sides OF Il glen to talk to
one another without going long way round to
meet, they have hit upon the whistling device
as the best means Of communication.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-13

Mr. and Mrs. Seaman e Price and Miss
Julia Price have gone to Kennebunk Point
Me-. for stay of three weeks. Late they
will go to Poland Springs.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-13

''Procrastination is the thief Of time" Do not
delay in ordering Heureh's beer. This is the very
you strength during this hot weather. Phone 03i,
Arlington Bottling Company, for case.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-13

Miss Virginia Il. Wood has recently ar
rived at Cape May. where she joined a
party of friends also from the Capital
They are stopping at the Stockton.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-13

Senator Depew. with his niece. Miss
Paulding and his son. Chauncey NJ. De-
pew, jr., who have been il Europe for the
last six weeks. will sail for home next
Saturday
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Henley Smith, Of Ccnnee-
ticut Avenue. are among the American
guests registered at st. Moritz, in the
Engadine. last Friday. OH
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-13

Mr. and Mrs. Howenna, who have been
at Saratoga for the past few Weeks, will
shortly leave for Newport TO remain until
the close of the season. 5 -
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-13

"The recently exploited affair of tux
edo suit, stolen from Representative Amos
j. Cummings. reminds me of an experience
OF my own" said a local newspaper man,
over his late evening lunch not long ago.
ut was the incident of trip to Lou
isville, KY, where | was spending few
days with some friends. / had been in
vited out for dinner. 1t was late fall and
as the weather was cool ! donned brand
new top-coat, which was as elegant as my
purse could afford and cost me exactly
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-13

Mrs. H. Nettleton. of this city is spend.
ing August at Ocean Grove.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-13

Mrs. Ella Bunker is on a visit to her
brother. Mr. Homer Dunbar, at Shawano.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-13
CHAUTAIJ0UA BEACH

(Formerly Bay Ridge) Coolest. most delight
full summer excursion and family resort on Chesa-
peake Bay Best bathing, boating, Grabbing,
fishing Hotel rates So and up. Beautiful build
ing lots and stock for sale on easy terms.
See this paper b. & o. time table for trains.
amIO-H
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-13
bafIing Numerals

Indicate the time trains leave each day Of TIE
week and SUNDAY. Notice that there two
additional trains the Sabbath for the convent
erce Of those who do not want to
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-13
Strange Numbers

Stare you in the face. They're every billboard
in town, in every street car, and indelibly i'm
printed upon the memory of 10000 citizens who
have learned to appreciate
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-13
AHCsE VI ENTs.
10, II, z, 3, 5, 6, +"

Has given the residents OF the Capital City a
chance think about business. but you can't pick
up paper without having those
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-13
A Cool, Salt Breeze

As it blows across the broad expanse Ct chespeak,
Bay. reached in an air lire from Washington by
the Chesapeake Beach Railway from District line
station, terminal Columbia electric cars. Those
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-15
To Get the Child AWav

Attorneys Patterson " Wallace fled
today In the county court an applica-
tion for a writ OF habeas corpus COM
mandiug Ssllie Lewis, negress, to
bring into court the body of a certain
eleven year old white girl.
The case is Il peculiar one. The
child in question was the illegitmate
offspring of a couple in high station in
life and was adopted by the negro
woman when baby and has been
raised by her.
Recently some ladies of the M. E..
church took an interest in the case and
are now about to try to get the little
girl away from the neeress and send
her to school. 1t is alleged that the
negress is woman of bad repute and
not a proper person to have the
care Of the child.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-15
PRETTY EVENTS
A Sweet Home Wedding Followed
By a Christening.

quiet wedding took place at tn e
home of q. P. Dunell on Rio Grande
street last evening at six-thirty o'clock.
The groom was John A. Dunell, of the
Pleasant Ridge Pleasantly, and a
brother of Mr.. Dunell. The bride was
Miss Edith Megrue, sister of Mrs.
Dunel.
Both are from Cincinnati, Ohio.
They will reside in Cincinnati.
After the wedding ceremony, Mr..
and Mrs. 81. P. DunelI's infant daugh-
ter, Edith Megrue Dunell, was christeu-
ed. Rev. Henry Moore officiated.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs
81. G. Danell and daughter, aud Mrs.
p. P. Lane of Cincinnati o Ohio; Mr.. and
Mrs.C. F. Thompson, Mrs. r. NJ. Powell
and son Of Dallas, Texas: Miss Anna
Dunell, Mr.. and Mrs. n. p Dunen.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-15
JERSEY REPUBLICANS
May Hope To Supply 4 Running
Nate For Mr.. Mckinley.

TRENTON, N. Y, March l5--Now
that the republicans have fixed the
date for their state convention nation
al politics begin to assume definite
shape in New Jersey. Much interest
attaches to the personnel OF the ~
men who will go to Philadelphia in
June as representatives of the state
which jumped into such political
pro minence at st. Louis four years
ago. It goes without saying that Cen
eral William J. Sewell will lead the
dele CATION as delegste-at-large, an
honor he has held at four previous
national conven tions.
The political developments of the
past week make it almost an equal Ger
tainty that the other three delee ates
at-large will be United States Senator
John Kesn, State Chairman Franklin
Murphy end Barker Gumme-e, who
has been prominent in the republican
party of New Jersey for many years.
Another important point which as
yet is discussed only tentatively Is the
posi- bility of New Jersey again fur
on the ticket in the person of Attorney
General Griggs. The matter has not
bsen seriously discussed in any OF the
party councils ss yet, but at the same
time the possibility of Mr.. Griggs be-
co ming candidate for the place is as
signed as the reason why his name has
not been mentioned among those pick
eds out as delegates-at-large to the
conventiOn
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-15

Mormon1sm every evil thing that can
be safely said in print, there has been
organizing among the people who have
oeen the butt of so much abuse an ex-
pedltion that will, If all goes well
solve some of the most interesting
historical and archaeological puzzles OF
this continent. The expedition will
start on or about April 10 to thoroughly
explore the ancient ruins and general
geography of Mexico, Central Amer
lea and South America The party
will consist of professors aud students of
the Brigham Young Academy and
Church NormalTraining school, of this
city. 1t will consist of three teachers
and about 22 students. young men ran
ginR from Il to 30 years. All will be
provided with two horses, saddle, a
pack saddle. rifle and ammunition,
camp outfit. shovel: pick or axe, tent,
and In fact everything necessary for
long journey overland.
1t will be divided into five sections
Section l will study the ancient ruins
and physical gsogI Apply of the country
and will be in charge of President
Benjamin Clutf, Jr.
Section will study and collect speci-
mems in geology and mineralogy. aud
will be in charge of Prof f. S
Hinckley.
Section will study and collect speci-
mems in botany and zoology and will be
in charge of Prot Walter M. Wolfe.
Section I will consist of Il corps of
three artists and photographers aad
will be in charge of Prof. John B. F..
Fairbanks.
Section ), hunters, viii supply the
camp with game.
Each section will be provided with
tools and instruments necessary for the
prosecution OF its labors.
Two wagons will be taken to carry
the luggage as far as roads will permit
when all will be transferred to pack
animals.
The party will cross the Colorado
river at Lees, enter Mexico near Bate
pito, Sonora, and begin work in the
Sierra Madre mountains. All places
of interest will be visited on the way.
stops made at the City Of Mexico, the
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-15

is ASTIR
Keeping Step With England
In Military
Music
ALWAYSREADY1OFIGHT
A Call For Reports On The
Number Of Soldiers Avail
able For Immediate
Service

LONDON, March ia private die
says that NJ. Decrais, French minister
of the colonies, yesterday cabled to
the governor of every French colony,
inquiring the number of colonial SOL
diers available for immediate service
The request is almost identical with
that made by Colonial Secretary
Chamberlain, of the British colonial
governors.
This move on the part OF France is
taken as another indication that she ia
moving step by step with England in
preparations. The French
colonial minister's action is bound to
cause sensation in the British war
Offica
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-15
IOWA DEMOCRATS
Preparing For the Coming State
Convention.

DIES MONIES. Ia, March 15.-The
members of the democratic state CEN
trail committee assembled in Des
Moines today in response to the call
of Chairman Huffman. The meeting
Is for the purpose of choosing the date
and place for the next state conven-
tion.
Although several other cities have
put IN bids for the convention it is re-
garded as almost a certainty that the
committeeman will decide upon Des
Moines as the place for the gather
ing.
Among those whose names are
mentioned in connection with the
temporary chairmanship are Douglass
Deremore, of WaukoD, ]. D. Dennison,
OF Clarion, and j. B. Sullivan, of
CrestOn
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-15
''MILADY"
Must Have the Birds For Her Hat,
Nevertheless

NEW YORK, March 15.-Nothing
has occurred for many months to so
stir up the feelings of the Audi bonists
and others who are opposed to the
wauton slaughter of birds for their
plumege aS has the news of the big
contract which has just been closed by
large millinery firm in this city
The contract is made with persons in
certain county in Delaware which
aoounds with the smaller species of
birds. Its terms call for the bodies of
1900 birds for which from 10 to SO
cents apiece are TO be paid. The
par ticnlar varieties specified in the
agreement include meadow larks,
bluebirds, red-wing black birds, crow
biackbirds, English sparrows and baby
owls
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-15
necessary to protect Pretoria. White

necessary to protect Pretoria. White
says:
with regard to the fate of Johannes
burg, personally, l hope that it may be
spared, because L have considerable
property at stake in that city. but 1
cannot see how. for strategic reasons,
1t can be left as base from which the
English can operate against Pretoria
1t certainly seems that the Beers must
destroy that beautiful city. Its proxi-
nifty to Pretoria, 35 miles, its water
supply, q hundred other things, would
make it most Invaluable to an invading
force bent upon taking Pretoria. To
leave the city unharmed would be like
providing drinking room accommoGa-
tions for her majesty's soldiers
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-15

place will be taken oy n regiment OF
Canadian militia. The total number
of troops now contributed and equip
ned by Canada to aid the British gov
ernment since the war began is 39OO.
The militia for this garrison is enrolled
for one year.
JoUBERT AT THE FRONT.
PRETORIA, March 13 tdelayed)--
Gen. Joub bert left for the front lastnight
EMULATING HOBSON.
BErHULIE BRIDGE, Cape Colony,
March IA (delayed).-General Gle
ment's brigade today effected a juno
.ure with Gatacre's column at
Burzhersdorp below here. Several
deeds of valor were performed by the
Darbvshires at the river here, notably
the removal by Captain Grant and
Lieut.. Popt am of explosives from un-
derneath a wagon bridge which had
been mined.
CHICKEN -LIvERED WELCOME.
LONDON, March 1.-THE apparent
chicken-livered and subservient action
of the people of Bloemfontein in well
coming Lord Roberts there with open
arms as a conqueror is explained by
the fact that a large part of the
Bloemfontein population is made up
of persons of English Scotch de-
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-15
FINED TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS
J. p. Delter, Charged With Hdintdia-
Ing a Nuisance, Mas Assessed
That Amount Because His Ten
ants Complained

In the recorders court this afternoon
was tried the case of the city against
J. P. Deter.
Mr.. Deter is the owner of tie build
ing on the south side of San Antonio
street, occupied by W. c. Duun's
music store, Watson's grocery, Balls
millinery store, and Ritchie's plumb
ing shop. The rooms up stairs are
used for rooming purposes by Mrs
Sullivan.
All these tenants have complained
against Mr.. Deter for maintaining
nuisance. They say that the lateral
which conducts the sewerage to tie
sewer main has been so plugged that
the sewerage cannot fird an outlet to
the main.
AS result deposit is thrown back on
the premises, and has flooded the
closets and run into the cellars. The
odor is penetrating even to the side
walks.
The tenants complsined to Dr. Villas,
assist Ant health officer OF the city, who
Investigated the matter, and served
notice on Mr.. Dieter that the nuisance
must be abated. Since their notice was
unhee led complaint was made and Mr..
Dieter was yesterday arrested The
compl aint then issued was defective,
and it Is on second one issued today
that Mr.. Dieter was tried this after
noon.
The testi mony OF Dr. Villas and of
Chief of Police Lockart and of one of
the tenants was taken and the case
submitted by Judge Caldwell repre-
senting the defendant, and Judge
Kemp represe ating the city, without
argument.
Recorder Patterson announced that
he would dismiss the case as to all the
sbut one, and that on that
one complaint he would fine Mr..
Deter S25, with the request that
he sbate the nuisance at once; and.
he added, If the nuisance were not at
once abatsd, Mr.. Deter may expect to
appear again before the court tomor-
-ow afternoon, and until the sewer was
repaired. The contention of Mr..
Deter was that he was not in posses
sion and was not responsible for the
condition of the sewer: and, further,
that it was not known whether the
main sewer or the lateral was plugged.
Judge Caldwell said he would appeal
the case.
Thompson w. Grace and Mrs.
Pauline Sheldon.