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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-03
SING LEE CAUGHT.
Many Patrons Complain That He
Failed to Return Their Laundry.


Sing Lee, who formerly kept laundry
near the corner of Sixth and G Streets
northwest, was arrested last night at the
corner Of -Four and-a-half Street and
Pennsylvania Avenue. He was lodged at
the Sixth precinct station.
Some days ago Lee was eyicted from
his shop by constables. His effects were
placed on the sidewalk, where they were
gathered up by the police. The next heard
from him was when he appeared and claim
ed the property, signing a receipt for it.
Several days later patrons OF the China
man began 10 complain TO the police. They
said that Lee had disappeared with their
washing. Efforts were begun to locate
him Meanwhile complaints increased.
Fully twenty persons we're claI1oriag for
their laundry and Detective Parham was
assigned TO the case.
1t was learned that Sing Lee had set
tied near the corner of Eighth and o
Streets northwest He is addicted to the
opium habit, the police say, and had
stored his effects in rear room OF iaun-
dry near the corner mentioned. Detec-
tive Parbam located the laundry, and last
night found Lee, who denied knowledge OF
the whereabouts OF the property.
The washing entrusted TO the Cinnamon
is said 10 be in a confused state. 1t Las
been washed, but badly mixed up. Al
headquarters last night, Lee was seen by
q reporter. He said he had been in Amer
lea twenty years. He has lived in Bos-
ton, San Francisco, Chicago. and Washing
ton, having come here about three years
ago. He said that he would again open a
laundry here. Lee belongs TO one OF Two
factions OF Chinese in this city, the Sing
Lee Company. He is opposed to the Quons
Lee faction, and is said to have cut rates
below prices quoted by his countrymen on
laundry work
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-03
WANTS THE TREES TRIMMED.
A Resident of Seventh Street Com.
plains of Too MucI, Shade.

Mrs. II. T. Hutton, residing at 20 Sew
enth Street northeast, recently wrote to
the Commissioners complaining of the
dense shade OF the trees in front OF her
home and requesting that they might be
trimmed. She says that it is several years
since the trees in Seventh Street, between
East Capitol and Streets, have been
trimmed, and they are now grown so tall
as to tower far above the tops of the
houses. She says the foliage is so dense
as to form a network from tree to tree,
and across the street they nearly meet,
and in some instances almost touch the
houses.
Mrs. Hutton states her belief that the
trees, which are sycamores are the Iargegt
and have the thicke.t foliage of any In
the city. She also thinks that such trees
on street the width OF Seventh Street
prevent the necessary circulation of air
so much needed at this season Of the year.
and which would otherwise reach her heat
ed rooms. Mrs. Hutton says she has no.
ticed that on other streets the trees are
Kept trimmed so that it is several feet be-
tween the limbs OF the trees thereby ad-
hitting good circulation which is denied
TO her and her family
In reporting upon the complaint at the
request Of the Commissioners. T. L.anhan1.
the Superintendent of Parking states that
he has examined the trees in question and
that he has seen a son OF this writer This
square. he says like eli OF Seventh Street
northeast, is splendidly shaded by fine
sycamores, and Mr.. Lanham states that he
cannot see that anything is necessary for
the good OF the trees or the people who
live upon the street, and he says he so told
the son OF the complainant
The report OF Mr.. Lanham has been ap-
proved by the Commissioners and an order
issued that the complainant be informed
in accordance Herewith.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-03
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA,.

ALEXANDRIA. Va, Aug. 2.-President
Francis L. Smith and all of the members
were present at the school board meeting
tonight. The financial report summarized
in The Times yesterday was read and
adopted by the board. The three women
teachers who have been married during
vacation cent in declinauon of further
services and the board returned them
thanks for their faithful work. Misses l.
Pearl Hoffman. Nary Payne, and Kate L.
smith were then. on motion OF Mr.. Carne,
unanimously elected teachers to fill va
cancies. A motion to re-elect all the
)anitors was amended. All OF the tanitors
except the janitor OF Peabody School Build
Ing were unanimously elected Upon
voting for janitor OF Peabody Building the
present incumbent Mr.. Frank Penn, re-
ceiysd ten votes and Mr.. John Stamford
two votes-Messrs. Harrison and Klaus. II
was ordered that the issue OF permits for
the public schools begin on the first Mon
day OF September The board heard Mr..
Gooch, agent for the 3. +. Johnson Pub
fishing Company. in reference to the
adoption OF Lees History" and postponed
the further consideration OF the subject
until next meeting
At noon today a few Republican voters
in the First ward met at the shipyard
with J. Lee Lash In the chair and elected
Hessrs Grover Lash. Digs, Sales and
Harrison delegates to the city convention.
One white man and twelve colored men
met at the old City Hotel with Norfolk
Kirby in the chair and elected two colored
men-Lucas and Green-delegstes. The
Third ward meeting was held in one c. ihe
rear rooms OF the Opera House annex.
-k,A.,- HI
meeting elected Messrs. Goods, Wexford,
Buckner, Hunter Hill, Garrett. Smith,
Crupper, Creston. and Pierpoint delegates
The Fourth ward meeting, at tie colored
Odd Fellows Hall. had NJ. Watson in the
chair. and Messrs. Priehard. Watson,
Dogan, Rocker. Martin, Thompson, Web
ster. Preston, and King were chosen dele
gates. These delegates will meet in the
city convention tomorrow and re-elect
Postmaster Crupper city chairman.
Undertaken Wheatley left this city this
morning for Baltimore to take charge OF
the bodies OF the victims OF the explosion
OF the tug Templar-Charles Wood. en-
gineer. and Jerry Moote, mate. 1t is ex-
pected that the remains will reach here to-
morrow.
The Corporation Court, Judge Norton,
today made IN order in the old case OF
Easter VS.. Suckley. which was referred TO
Commissioner Callahan.
Mr.. Harry Simpson and Miss Julia Walsh
were married yesterday at the Trinity NJ.
L. Church parsonage.
The work OF repairing Fayette Alley was
begun this morning and is now in progress.
1t will extend over two blocks and half
and will cost about $500.
Policeman Arlington this afternoon lost
his fivs-year-old daughter by death from
diphtheria.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-03
POLICE DEPARTMENT CHANGES.
Major Sylvester Announces Several
Transfers and Promotions.

Major Sylvester yesterday announced
several transfers in the Police Depart
ment. These are considered essential in
view OF the early establishment of the
house OF detention, and become operative
one week from today. Detective John w.
Gallagher. for years attached to the head
quarters staff, has been relieved OF such
duty. He will assume charge of the
house OF detention. with the rank of an
acting sergeant.cA number Of employees
will be under his direction.
Acting Lieut.. W. ". Jordan, of the
Second precinct, will relieve Night In
spectors Robertson and Duval. Sergeant
Robertson will become patrol officer at
the house OF detention, while Sergeant
Duval will go to the Second precinct for
duty in place OF Acting Lieutenant Jordan.
Detective Carl E. Fathers will succeed
Detective Gallagher at headquarters. His
promotion results from his excellent rec
ord. in apprehending criminals OF all
classes during the past six months. Police
man B. +. Williams, OF the Ninth precinct,
will fill the vacancy made by the promo
ton OF Detective Fathers. Other changes
in the personnel OF the department are
expected soon.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-03
BOTH LEGS CUT OFF.
Death Follows Injuries Received by
Falling Under Train.

Frank Thompson, colored, about twenty
years of age, died at the Emergency Hos
pital yesterday afternoon from injuries
sustained near Quantico. Va, early yes
terday morning. Thompson was run over
by a train Of the Richmond, Fredericks-
burg and Potomac Railway and amputa-
ton Of 10th Of his legs was necessary
Last night his remains were removed TO
the morgue. Acting Coroner Glazebrook
viewed the body and issued a certificate Of
accidental death.
Information received here is TO the ef-
feet that Thompson was stealing a ride
when the accident occurred. In moving
about the train he fell under the wheels,
which passed over both legs. The train
was STOPPED and Thompson was placed
aboard and brought here. Efforts are be-
ing made by the police to locate friends Of
the deceased. An envelope was found in
his clothing bearing the address of Fired
Thompson, Manchester, Va" Thompson
told the hospital authorities that his home
was at Weldon. N. c. Dispatches have
been sent to both these cities asking in
formation of relatives.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-03
THEFTs OF CASH.
Four Complaints Entered With the
Police Yesterday

Several robberies we're reported last
night TO the police. Mrs. Emma Hender-
son, residing at 1919 Chester Court north
west, called at headquarters ard saw n
spector Boardman. She complained OF the
theft from her home of $50 early yesterday
morning. She could offer no clew TO the
identity of the thief. The money YVES
taken from bureau in a bedroom.
Mrs. Mary Maloy, connected with st.
Elizabeth's Asylum, reported 10 the police
the loss OF purse containing $50, While on
a car in Anacostia yesterday afternoon.
She does not know whether the money was
stolen or lost. she missed her purse $40 t.
ly after she left the car. The police OF the
sub-station are looking into the matter.
Miss Annie Etz, a resident of Lansing
Street, Brookland, is puzzled about the dis
appearance Of s. bill from a sidebo7rd at
her home. she placed the rote in a small
drawer, she says, and when she looked for
the money II was gone.
a detective is investigating the tteft Of
$40 from the home OF MIS-. Charles Wilson,
1O15 G Street southeast. Thieves VISITED
the house. the police are told, and took the
money from bureau.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-03

man dated June p last, the testator
makes the following disposition Of his
property: To Miss Mary Brown all his
interest in premises 2724 Poplar Street.
GEORGETOWN. and lot In Deanwood
Heights; to Mr.. and Mrs. D. P. Jones all
his interest In a lot in Deanwood Park,
and the proceeds OF hi. life insurance
policy, on condition that they care fer his
brother, George Chapman.
The will of Annie Willard Baker. dated
July 81 1895. was filed yesterday for pro-
bate. The testatrix leaves her entire es-
tate to her daughter, Annette NJ. Baker.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-03

A large copper kettle exploded at the bakery
CT Holmes & Son, corner OF First and Streets
northwest, yesterday afternoon. The report OF
the explosion was heard for seveial blocks, and
damage estimated at 500 resulted. The en-
poyes Of the bakery were at lunch when the
accident occurred. There was very litt!e water
in the kettle when it blew up. ,: contained
mass Of apples. which were berg slowly steamed,
and it i. thought The lack of water resulted in
the explosion. When the kettle blew up, it tore
4 great hole in the roof OF the building, and was
later found upon the ground at the rear OF the
structure. The half-cooked fruit was spilled in
every direction.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-03
WAS 1T A MInACLEf

"The marvellous cure OF Mrs. Rena J. Stout OF
consumption has created intense excitement In
Csmmack, Ind, writes Marion Stuart, leading
druggist of Muncie. Ind, "Sh. only weighed
ninety pounds when her doctor in yorktown said
che must soon die. Then she began 70 use DR..
Kings New Discovery and gained thirsg-seyen
pounds in weight and was completely cured II
has cured Thousands OF hopeless cases. AMI IS
positively guaranteed TO cure all throat, chest,
and lung diseases. Fifty cents and 81. Tra bot
ties free at Henry Evans drug store, s22 street
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-03
BIG FIRE IN MURFREEsBoRo.
100000 Worth of Property De.
stroyed and One Life Lost.

NASHVILLE, Aug. Fire destroyed
800 600 worth of property in Nurfreesboro
today and one life was lost during the
progress Of the flames. The fire broke out
In the Novelty Mills, owned by W. B.
Earthman & Co. and the mills, together
with J. Z. Hale & Sons two warehouses,
". b, Earthman & Co.'S lumber ycrds, and
several tenement houses were burned A
negro boy was burned to death while try
ing to pass between two tenement houses
that were in flames. The insurance On the
property DESTROYED is about $50. 900.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-03
WILLS FILED FOR PROBATE.
4 Son Gets the BaIk of John Car-
mody's Estate.

The will of John Carmody, dated April
II. 1899, was filed yesterday for probate
BY its terms the testator directs the fol-
lowing disposition OF his estate: To his
son, James Carmody, premises 10 and
ST. Street northeast, on condition that
he pay to his sister Honora McVay. the
sum OF SIS. which amount is designated
as her share OF the estate.
The te,tator states that he makes this
distinction because his daughter has had
the use OF one of the houses left TO his
son James, for twenty years free of rent.
while her brother has borne the burden OF
taxes and supported his father during the
greater portion OF this time.
BY the terms OF the will of j. W Chap
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-03
An Explanation Wanted From the
Electrical vehicle Company.

Some week ago the Attorney for the
District advised the Commissioners that.
in his opinion, separate license should
be required for each automobile used for
the transportation OF passengers for hire,
whether located upon public stand or
upon private property
Yesterday Commissioner Ross. who has
immediate supervision over the matter,
moved that a copy Of tie opinion Of the
Attorney be transmitted to the attorneys
for the Electrical Vehicle Company. and
that they be requested to state in writing
why the construction placed upon the law
by the Attorney should rot be enforced.
This motion. it is understood. will be
approved by the other Commissioners.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-03
Cramp TO Enter Wall street.

NEW YORK, Aug. 2.-Theodore W.
Cramp. son of the head of the Philadelphia
shipbuilding firm, was elected a member
OF the New York Stock Exchange today
He is senior partner in the newly formed
stock broking firm OF Cramp, Mitchell &
Serrill, of Philadelphia
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-03

II you once try Carter's Little Liver Pills for
sick headache, bilicusness or constipation you
viii never be withou, them. They purely
vegetable; sInall and easy TO take. Don't forget
this.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-03
10 to IL.

!. QZC yard for extra heavy quality
: % white Pique and superfne white
/ India linon in remnant lengths which
. formerly sold for 19c TO 25c yard.
: 0ZC yard for odd lot of dress goods
: JS comprising 4t-inch dress plaids.
. S6-inch cashmeres and fancy weave
I. novelties; some Of them full pieces and
; some remnants; formerly sold for SOC
. yard.
1)Ic yard for odd lot Of silks and
. i@2 velvets comprising fancy taffe-
tas, all silk chinas, bengalines. etc;
only small lot which formerly sold
.. for 29c.
. DOC for lot Of Ladies' Summer Cor
IL Gets; both long and short lengths:
formerly sold for 5Gc and CSC.
1QC for choice OF big tableful OF La
- dies White Shirt Waists, with
tucked fronts; slightly soiled
. nc for Ladies' swis, Ribbed Vests:
% in all sizes such as sell usually
at 70 1-2c.
&C for Ladies' Pique Ties in all COL
. y ors; small lot which will 90
quickly.
111C for lot of all-silk Satin and
~ Tareta Ribbons In black, white.
and colors; to 5 inches wide.
.. &c yard for lot OF Torchon and
Nedici laees and insertings; from
to inches wide; elegant assortment
&C for sprays Of roses. lilacs, forget
me-nots. roses. etc, which sold up
to 33c.
&C for Maline net in all colors which
sold up to 33c yars.
69C for Boys fine Galatea cloth wash
able Sailor Blouse Suits elegant
ly trimmed with wide braid with wide
sailor collars Of contrasting materials;
formerly sold for 81.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-03
These are Hour Sales YOU must not skip
8 to 9.

1fC for small lot of mems percale
IL shirts; in sizes II, IA 1-2, and IL,
which formerly sold for soc.
&c fer tan shoe paste which sells for
10c in every shoe store in town.
DEC for boys soc tennis oxfords, in
- sizes to 13.
QIC for boys washable Galatea cloth
w knee pants; such as sell for 19c
usually.
iZC yard for plain colored organdie
70 lawns; in remnants, but good
lengths; in all colors and black; sold
formerly for IL lie yard.
ALC yard for boollfold India linon;
fS small lot which old for &c yard
formerly.
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9 to 10.

1ZC yard for 3e-inch curtain scrim,
iS which sells for &C yard usually.
. IZ5c yard for best quality stair or run
. 'S ner oilcloth; the 10c sort.
. TIC for lot of mems balbriggan shirts
I and drawers; large sizes; former
ly sold for sec and soc.
. 11lC for mems fancy polka dot half
: ~ hose, formerly sold for Csc.
H3C for lot Of ladies' dongola strap
~ slippers with buckles and bow;
: sizes to s; formerly sold for s1.25.
acc Cor ladies' serge Congress GAL
- tiers; sizes s and 6; which former
ly sold for 81.
i. QQC for ladies' blue and white and
~ black and white polka dot duck
skirts: with knife pIeated founces; full
width; the 81 sort.
Ole for boys percaIe shirt waists;
~ good waiEts; usually sell for 19c.
DOC for Boys Galatea Cloth wash
- able Sailor Blouse Suits; in va
riety OF patterns; the 75c sort.
11C for large bottles of Household
Ls Ammonia.
1SC for Ladies' and Misses Untrirl-
~ med Hats of chip, neapoIitan,
and fancy straw. also trimmed
sailors which formerly sold for 6sc to
CSC.
&c a yard FOR Straw Braid in all COL
ors, which formerly sold for a.
high as 29c.
nc for lot of Children's Fast Black
" Hose in small sizes only; the
usual u lie sort.
&c yard for Baby Ribbon in all color..
including black and white.
&C for six Ladies' Linen Collar. in all
sizes and all styles.
&C for Ladies' Leather Belts; a small
lot which sold for four times this
much.
tGC for Ladies' Muslin Underwear; a
- table containing drawers, corset
covers, and short skirts; all good mus
lin.
111C for Chndren's Muslin Drawers;
~ ali sizes and finished with fell
ed seams.
DC yard for Cneesecloth; in full line
20 OF good shades.
DC yard for best Dressmaker's Cam
HS brio in good shades; sells usual
ly at sc a yard.
AzC yard for Figured Jaconet Lawns.
TO Taffeta Corded Dimlties. in dark
grounds. which formerly sold for 70 IL
cents yard.
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l. Up As
&c for boys percale shirt waists;
w with pleats; usually sell for &c.
DC for cake of genuine tar soap.
1zC for pretty Japanese mating
Is mats; suitable for rugs.
&c yard for best quality stair or
Us runner oilcloth; the sort which
sells for Ice yard.
Il pair for lot OF mems high ard low
~ shoes: odds and endsof lines which
sold for $3.50, 50. and $3.50
&C yard for lot Of narrow embroider-
y les in both edgings and insertings;
in handsome patterns.
lac for chiIdren's Nazareth waists;
~ all sizes; sell for Csc usually.
&C each for infants bibs; heavily
j quilted.
&C each for infants knitted bootees,
y in all eolors.
dzC yard for heavy feeced unbleached
10 Turkish towels.
1SC for Turkey red table linen in
IL handsome designs
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-03
II to l.

11IC for ladies' muslin drawers;
iI2 made of good muslin and all
seams felled; usually sold for 1sc-
QIC for boys navy blue and grey wool
w knee pants; good stanch gar
ments such as every clothier sell. for
Csc.
81 5n for lot OF ladies' tailor-madc
.JV suits of venetians. broadcloths,
cheviot serges in tight-htting. fly
front and Elton effects in blues. tan,
and black; formerly sold for $50 and
more.
g GO for ladies' rainy-day skirts OF
1J.jO stylish cloakings; with stitched
bottoms and backs; formerly sold for
500.
SCc for lot Of little boys spring heel
~ shoes, in three sorts OF leather;
sizes to 10 L.; formerly sold for Csc.
DC for lot of mems nainsook draw
10 ers which sold for SOC pair.
Let of mems crash hats which 1EC
sold for Soc to 60 for............ ~
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-03
IL to 70.

flC for best quality Holland window
~ shades; trimmed with heavy lace
or fringe; complete with fixtures; sell
usually for 39e.
taZC each for mantel or piano lam
IT'S brequins; made OF pretty art
drapery; handsomely fringed; also IS
sofa pillows which formerly sold for
33c.
zoe for pretty ingram carpet rem
~ nauts; suitable for rugs; all wool
and sold for T5c.
&c each for mems white and co,ored
0S border handkerchiefs which for
merly sold for Toe.
nc pair for mems tan ard back half
20 hose; guaranteed fast eolor.: TIE
10c sort.
nc pair for mems good wearing su,-
o9 penders which formerly sod for
Ice pair.
nc for mems Madras shield and band
JS bows. which formerly sold fer
Ice
Sf pair for ladies' shoes and oxtords;
- about 100 pairs; which formrly cell
for 81 and s2.5o.
81 90 for lot OF ladies' polka DOT duck
i'Jo skirts; trimmed with two cir
cular tlounces trimmed with white
braid.
81 CO for ladies' rainy-day skirts:
''JO stitched bottoms; who for
merly sold for 81
12IC pair for Boys White Duck,
tZ2 Piaue. and Crash short a,5
Long Pants in sizes up to 10; the lot
including MILDLY pants which sold FOR
as much as 81.
SQC for the choice of the finest Wash
" able Suits in the store for boys.
including the double-b breasted crash
suits in sizes up to 16 years.
81 10 for Ladies Jumbo Straw Hats.
'1o trimmed with straw-edged
corded silk rosette, bunch OF wheat
and velvet bands; formerly sold for
s3.4s-
0Qc for Ladies' Trimmed Hats. which
W formerly sold up to S3.9S.
81 40 for Ladies' Trimmed Hats and
U|.fJ Bonnets. which sod from sos
to s12.e8 formerly.
CIC pair for Ladies' Fast Black Hose
w in all sizes: full seamless; usual
ly IL LIE pair.
inc for dozen yards of Narrow VAL
III enciennes Lace for edging ruff
fie.. etc.
dc for all Leather ChateIaine., or
Z morocco or alligator.
5Gc for Ladies' Wrappers Of fine lawn
~ or batiste, with white yokes; full
width skirts; wrappers which sell ey-
erywhere for 81 and more.
1SC for Children's Percale Dresses;
IL sizes l to 3 years.
97Ic each for double-bed unbIeached
u 2 ready mad. Sheets-made OF soft
finish, closely-woven muslin; hemmed
and hand-torn and ironed; usually soc.
Azc yard for odd lot of Lining Rem
rs nants, comprisin percalines,
.hrunk ducks. haircloth, silver sheen
and .elecias. which formerly sold for
as high as 19c yard.
NC for tape-b0rdered ready made
JS Bleached Pillow Cases; full size;
hemmed and hand-ironed and torn;
usual value offered at 15c.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-03

sporty BOY. the best Scent Cigar.
J. c Ergood & Co, distributers
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2 to 8.

= to 3.
zoe for large hardwood Window
70 Screens; &c inches high; for
merly sold for 75e.
1910 yard for best quality Table
iZ2 Oilclcth.
cIC pair for Boys Wash Knee Pants;
w in variety Of patterns GOODYEAR
ing pants which sell for lee usually.
ole for Ladies' fast Black Isle
u Thread guaranteed stainless vests
which sell at 25c usually.
131C for lot of embroidery edglngs
iE2 and insertiDgs; from 3 to
inches wide.
7nC for lot Of LADIES' Summer In
- derskirts. made OF washable seer
sucker; with wide umbrella founce;
sold formerly for 69c.
o0C for ready-made Linen Table Cow
- ers; good size; dice pattern; for
merly sold for 75c.
60C for dozen pure Bleached Linen
~ Dinner Napkins; formerly sold
for 55c.