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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-07
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA.

ALEXANDRIA, Va, June ga notable
case has been developed in the matter of
C. s Way. the agent of a Baltimore firm.
who has been selling picture frames, ETC.,
here. He was detained last night at the
statienhouse. This morning: in the Police
Court. he was fined $50 for peddling with
out a license. He was Immediately car.
ried on habeas corpus to Judge Norton's
office and discharged on the ground that
he had been illegally arrested. He went
to work at his business again, and this
afternoon he was again arrested. taken be-
fore the mayor. and fined 800 under the
State law. An appeal to the Corporation
Court was entered. and he was released on
his own recognizance until tomorrow
morning. when he will give bail for ap-
pearance in the Corporation Court
VIII F. Carne, we'll known in Washing
ton In connection with tina River View
Steamboat ard Excursion Line was mar
ried here this morning to Miss Annie
Elizabeth Appich, by his uncle. Rev. Rich
ard L. Carne, CT Old Point Comfort COL
lege, at the home of D. II. Appich. the
father of the bride. in King Street. At
noon Mr. and Mrs Carne left on the South
ern train for wedding trip through the
Virginias.
Three boys who had been swimming
near the old canal locks on the northern
limit OF Alexandria. reported at the sta
tionhouse tonight that while in the river
they had seen. at some distance from them.
the dead body of q woman. dressed in
dark clothing. floating on the foodtide
toward Washington. The police immedi-
ately arranged for an investigation.
Anthony Bremen has purchased from F.
T. King. for 1866. building lot on the
east side OF St Asaph Street. between
Cameron and Queen Streets.
Col. l. \. DE Lagnel OF this city. has
been allowed a pension of IS per month,
as a Mexican veteran.
e. Goldsmith has purchased for $50.
from the Aitchescn Brothers, lot on the
square bounded by King. Prince, Lee, and
Union Streets.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-07
INDICATIONS OF SUICIDE.
Coroner. However. Says a. S. john
son Died of Heart Failure,

LOUISVILLE, Ky, June 6.-Albert Sgd
ney Johnson, son of Col. E. Polk Johnson,
the well-known newspaper man and men,
Der of well-known family, died very
suddenly today under circumstances
which strongly indicated suicide. although
the coroner s verdict was heart failure.
Johnson was about thirty years old.
He was n lieutenant in the First Ken
lucky Volunteer Infantry during the war
with Spain. Colonel johnson is now spe-
cial Treasury agent at New Orleans. One
thing that lends support to the suicide
theory is that three or four years ago
young Johnson made an attempt on his
life. He has been in very poor health for
wears
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-07
A BULLET IN HIS TEMPLE.
a Wealthy New York Broker Take.
His Own Life.

His Own Life.
NEW YORK, June 6.-Although he had
an income of $4,000 year and luxurious
home. George ]. Browne. a wealthy cotton
broker and dry goods merchant, became 30
respondent through illness that he COM
mitted suicide at an early hour today by
shooting himself through the head In b s
| residence, II Eighth Avenue. Brooklyn.
His wife. who slept in rear room ON the
same floor. was aroused by the report of
the revolver and reached him just before
he died.
Browne had an Office at % Thomas Street
! Manhattan. He had been a great sufferer
from Bright's disease. and short time ago
consulted a physician who told him Re
must give up active work If he expected 10
get any relief from the ma.ady.
The idea of giving up active business
preyed Upon Brownies mind and aggravated
his trouble. He gave up his business, but
grew respondent and melancholy.
He retired as usual last evening after
bidding his wife goodnight His apart
ments were in the front of the house en-
the second door, and his wife's were In the
rear.
She was startled out of her sleep at s
o'clock this morning by the report of re-
volver. Running into her husbands rom
she found him lying on the bed with gap
ing wound in his right temple. By his siie
lay the revolver with which the decd had
been committed.
He was breathing family. but was uncon-
scious. Screaming for help. Mrs. Browne
ran downstairs and sent for DR.. Lang
staffer, of IA Seventh Avenue. By the time
the doctor reached the house Browne was
dead. He died just after his wifn returns
to his side.
Louis Gindrede. twenty-four years old.
Mr.. Brownies stepson, was sent for and ar
rived just after the brokers' death He
said Mr.. Browne. who was fifty-seren years
old. had been married three years. His
stepfather, he said. had been very despond-
ent for some time.
The Browne residence is one OF a very
handsome row of residences in Eighth Ave-
nue..
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-07
THREE RUN DOWN By TRAIN.
Engineer Claims the Men Paid NJ
Heed to Signals,

NEW YORK, June G.-Three men were
killed by being run over by a passenger
train on the Long Island Railroad, which
left Long Island City at 7:12 o'clock this
morning. They were Matthew Clark.
forty-two years old. laborer. OF 20 Kings.
land Avenue, Greenpoint: Daniel Halpin,
thirty-three years old, OF Meeker Avenue
and. Monitor Place. Maspeth, and Patrick
Ryan, forty-two years old, OF Clifton
Avenue, Laurel Hill.
The men were. walking on the track at
the Boulevard and Washington Avenue.
Zoo feet east of the, Penny Bridge. Laurel
Hill. when struck. Their bodies were bad
ly mangled. They were taken to Rouff' )
Morgue. on Grand Street, Maspeth. The
train was drawn by engine ~, in charge
OF Engineer JAMES Harris. of 1874 Third
Street, Long Island City. Conductor
Charles Harmon. of Babylon, was in
charge of the train. The conductor and
engineer were arrested and locked up in
the Seventyffth precinct stationhouse
Engineer Harris says he sounded his
whistle repeatedly as soon as he saw the
men on the track. but that they did not
esem TO hear his warning signals. He re-
versed his lever and put on the brakes
bus was unable 10 avert the accident
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-07
TO FORBID THE sANHs.
WOmnn's Long Journey to Prevent
Her Former Husbands Marriage.

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NEW YORK. June 6-It isn't so much
that her former husband intends to again
enter the realm OF matrimony as II is the
fact that he has chosen as his companion
on this his second matrimonial journey,
the girl who was her school chum, that
has persuaded Mrs. F. II. Bolton to go
rushing half way across the continent to
forbid the banns. Then. again, she in
Inmates that the financial settlement has
not been fully satisfactory.
When the stage limelight is shed upon
her Mrs. Bolton is known as Lillian Les
ter. She Is tall young woman, whose
figure rather than her talents justify her
ambition to do great things on the other
side Of the orchestra Her home is in
Kansas City, Mo-, where it is said that
she was leading figure in society pre-
vious to and for short time after her
marriage. about four years ago.
Then there was a separation. he to pur-
sue his plodding course at his desk in the
bank. she to fit into the theatrical flame.
Mr.. Bolton sought and obtained d.
vorce. HIS wife was then in Europe and
did not know that the proceedings had
been closed until she learned that he was
soon to marry again. Then, with strange
peryersity. she copcluded that it could not
be. She would stop the wedding bells. or
at least put them out OF tune.
why. my husband is only poor little
banker way out in Kansas City," she said
to reporter, land. really, now, 1 can't
see how my personal affairs can interest
anyone. l don't wish to be rude. and you
mustn't be offended because I refuse to
answer your questions.
Il have been terribly upset all day. and
l am in such hurry getting ready for my
journey that I can give you none Of the !
details Of this foolish little romance. You
see. here is my cancelled transportation.
intended going to Europe. and had engaged !
a stateroom on the st. Louis. which sails |
June Is. but I gave that all up when !;
learned that Mr.. Bolton was going to be !
married on Friday. It's an unIucky day. !
anyway. Why, she and / were chums tc-
gether when we wore short skirts in |
school.
''Ill certainly interfere. and when the
clergyman hears my story. don't believe |
he will consent to continue. I am only
afraid that they will change the date and |
marry before can get there. II they do
well. won't tell you what will be the re-
suit but you will hear Of it all the way to |
New York.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-07
A PRIVATE YACHT ON FIRE.
Rich FURNISHINGS of the Scythian
Completely Destroyed

BOSTON, June 6.-The steam yacht
Scythian, Captain Cardiff. was towed into
port this afternoon almost a total wreck
The yacht was bound from New York to
Lawley Basin. at South Boston. where she
was to be thoroughly refitted for a Euro
pean cruise. She is owned by Mrs Charles
7. Parker. of New York, formerly Miss
Susan De Forest Day.
The trip was without accident until 1890
this morning when volumes of smoke and
flame burst through the forward skylight,
and it was found the whole yacht beneath
decks forward OF the bridge was in flames.
On account of the intense heat the crew
were unable to remain on board. and the
boats were slung out. and the nine men
took to two boats and dropped astern. re-
tanning hold OF the patent log line.
At 8 o'clock the tug Chestertown came
along and took the Scythian in tow. The
scythian was furnished richly. and almost
ali OF her fittings were destroyed She was
valued, without her furnishings. at about
$50, 900.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-07
The Retort Canine.
(From Tit-Bit.

As man entered picture gallery the attend-
ant tapped him on the shoulder and, pointing to
4 small cur that followed him, said:
Dogs are not admitted
That's not my dog" replied the visitor.
''But he follows you"
$50 do your replied the old gentleman
sharply.
The attendant growlsi and removed tn: dog
with entirely unnecessary violence.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-07
WIND TANNED THE FLAMES.
One Life Lost In Fire mt the Tow,
of Lilly, Pa.

ALTOONA. Pa. June G.-The town of
Lilly. in Cambria County was this morn
ing threatened with destruction by fire
which broke out in a house occupied by
Hungarian miners and spread with great
rapidity on account Of high wind. The
flames were finally controlled after several
houses had been destroyed.
Emile Hummo. one OF the Hungarians
was cremated. and several others were
horribly burned. All those who were re-
scued had to be dragged out Of the house.
and in the excitement Hummo was over
looked.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-07

Secretary Long left yesterday afternoon
on the Dolphin to attend the graduating
exercises at the Naval Academy at AInap-
ellis on Friday. Saturday Secretary Root
and Generals Miles and Corbin will proceed
on a similar errand to West Point. Gen
erals cnaHee and Ludlow may also go.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-07
The Liver's DUTY.

The liver has two duties to perform
cleanse the blood and produce bile. You
may know it is working lazily IL you are
troubled with constipation. dyspepsia. bill
iousness, and dizziness. 1t is trying to
throw its work upon ether organs. Hos
letters Stomach Bitters will stop this. 1:
makes the liver do its duty and thus the
stomach, bowels. and nerves cease to an
noy. See that a Private Revenue Stamp
covers the neck Of the bottle.
CURES DOSt0tt0r'S
MALARIA 0A~--~A
FEVER O1OsssoVss
AND AGUE 8ttt0rS
The Virginia enterprise., 1900-01-05
DR.. Hills Oratorical Method.

1T is evident that DR.. Hills. has mas
tered what may be called the physical
clements of OratOry, and that he has also
made himself thoroughly acquainted with
its fundamental principles. This fact.
added to his pronounced natural endow-
ment, lends charm to his speaking and
makes it rich in force and power. His
voice is splendidly modulated. He has
it so thoroughly under his control that it
gives most delicate utterance to his every
emotion. His intonations are also dis
tinguishable for their fine accuracy.
The spirited argument was given in that
high key which the enthusiastic school
boy unconsciously employs in his vigor-
GUS debates, and. although the speaker $
tones were constantly shading, he did
not, for an instant. lower his voice regis
ter until he had reached his deduction.
Then the register suddenly dropped and
his voice became low and quiet and
wholly unimpassioned
"Ihus every idea stood out clear and
distinct from the rest, and was presented
with a direct hOmeward thrust. The
family rising and falling infection at the
beginning and end of each thought ex-
pressed, the instant of silence which fol-
lowed, and the little touch of renewed
yigOr which marked the introduction of
the new idea, left the congregation in lit
tic doubt of the speakers meaning. Add
ed to these features were his unmistaka-
BILE sincerity, which was calculated to
rouse interest in the mind of the most
apathetic listener."-From "The Rev.
Newell Dwight Hills, D. d." by r. NJ.
Wallace, in Werner's Magazine.
The Virginia enterprise., 1900-01-05
The Presidents Christmas,

WugonloadS of gifts are received at
the white house at Christmas time. They
come from all parts of the country. the
majority of them from persons unknown
to the President and his wife. These
miscellaneous articles are the private
property of the recipients, and the nu-
mtrul> parcels are placed in one of the
family rooms for examination. They gen
orally contain the names of the donors.
and to all these notes of thanks are
sent. On Christmas eve all the en-
rl"yr> Of the hou>e-the clerical staff.
the uSher> and the domestic servants
are given. through the established mu-
nltcence If the President. Il fine fat tur-
key. Fifty fowls. selected from the best
IN the market. are purchased for this
event, so that everybody about the man
sion has reason for rejoicing Mary
Ninmo Raltntine in the Womans Home
COnpaniuu
The Virginia enterprise., 1900-01-05

cry barrel of water evaporated by the sun
takes as much heat as would be required
10 evaporate the same quantity Of water
IN cauldron. The: soil and plants are
chllled for want of the heat absorbed by
the water: Drainage warns the soil and
prevents loss during drouth, because in
every soil there is place where the free
water stands, which place is called the
water table" 1t may be six inches down
Or many feet 1t is the bottom Of the soil
reservoir, or similar to dishpan. The
Glsnpan, or the upper and tillable soil, is
the reservoir. 1t is the part in which the
water IS held as films on the soil parti-
cies. These films travel from particle to
particle, the general tendency being up
ward, because the moisture is passing off
near the top of the soil by means of eyap-
ooration and appropriation by u plants,
Molsture Is constantly supplied from be-
low through capillary attraction. The
nhderdralnage lowers the water level
lowers the bottom of the dishpan-there-
by making deeper reservoir above it for
the holding of film moisture and the dis
trl6uti0n m of roots. If the upper soil is
wen titled capillary attraction will bring
'no 'me water up: The, water table being
lowered, the air is admitted, and the soil
does not puddle, but becomes fine and dry
because the free water is removed
Some soils contain enough plant food
fOr 2OO crops, but it is locked ND. The
average OF 81 analyses gives to each acre
OF land, 3 inches deep, 3217 pounds of
nitrogen. 1886 pounds phosphoric acid
ana l';o9| pounds potash, and this does
not include that contained in the stones,
sand and gravel of the soil which will not
pass thro!gh meshes Of one-ffth of an
men Ihis enormous store Of plant food
Is locked up. as stated else it would have
ieached from the soil or been used up
lonG ago. hut by careful husbandry it is
the management of the land the more of
this food is available to plants. Plant
food is available when it is in such con-
dltlon that the plant can use it. Plant
food that is not soluble in rain water
may still be soluble in ''tilm water"
winch contains acids derived from humus.
Whiie the acid eXcretionS from the roots
OF the plants assist in rendering it solu-
Die. The plant foods are soluble to some
pants and not to others, because some
plants prefer foods best adapted to their
requirements. The micro organisms also
perform important duties in assisting to
prepare foods. and the soil is a mass of
continual activity when the conditions
are favorable. When the soil is said to
ne impoverished it is not always implied
that it's store of plant food is exhausted
put that its power to appropriate the food
Is gone, because the micro-organisms are
not at work. the humuS is lacking, there
Is no 'hlm water. the air does not enter
ana the soil is cold. BY cultivation. rota-
ton OF crops and assisting plants to Se-
cure a stand by the aid of fertilizers that
have been rendered soluble or ayailahir
the SOL can sooner or later be restored to
fertility W
The Virginia enterprise., 1900-01-05
How to Avoid Lock law.

Bathers have long looked upon death
ny drowning as their chief danger, but
there IS another peril, less known but a
thousand times more frightful, the peril
of death beside which drowning is a
summer afternoon S diversion-death
from the germ of tetanus. or lockjaw
SAYS the San Francisco Call.
The bacillus tetanti diStills poison SO
terrible that the venom of Il rattlesnake
is nectar compared to it. One grain will
Kill 800 men.
These death-dealing creatures love a
nor. damp climate. Any grain of sand,
any tin can or rusty nail or scrap of
meat or broken clamshell may have a
score of them clinging to it,
These are precisely the conditions of
our American beach resOrts-the moist.
warm air. the beach too often strewn
with rubbish, and in any case Uttered
with broken shells and with bits of
trude.
1t is strange that the most deadly work
OF the germ is done in late spring and
early autumn. Fifty per cent. of the
deaths from tetanus arc due to wounds
on feet or hands.
After the bacillus has entered the
wound from five to fifteen days NAV
elapse. The bacilli do not themseITes s
pass into the system. They remain in
the wound, but generate Il poison which
does their work.
In most cases there are preliminary
symptoms similar to those of an ar
preaching cold-a dull ache. located he
fore the ear, followed by stiffness in the
muslcs of the lower jaw. There is a
growing difficulty i'll opening the mouth.
and attempts to swallow exaggerate the
symptoms; The jaws then become locked
and the disease passes downward to the
rest of the body.
In the open air the ba acillus remains in
active. 1t is only when it enters more
deeply and gets away from the air that
it becomes, dangerous. 1t may be rend-
cred harmless by cleansing the wound
with mixture of one part carbolic acid
in twenty of water. Afterward the
wound should be filled with tincture of
iodine.
If the wound should be deep one.
CauST5' for instance, by nail. or if it
shOuld be lacerated wound, caused
for example. by gunpowtler, or a crushed
wound as with a hammer, the operation
of cleansing may be difficult matter,
and a physician should be called in, who
may meet anri-toxine,
The Virginia enterprise., 1900-01-05
FOR THE FARMER.
Broucho Billy's Prize

Tell you, pardner, she's daisy!
Never was no greater prize;
'Nuff to set feller crazy
Lookin' in them fashin' eyes!
Perfect In her build an action,
Every move Il dream O. grace,
An she hasn't one attraction
Kin eclipse her purity face.
Love her? Who could help a-lovin'
Sich a peerless gal as that? =;
An l guess I ain't Il shown
Windy language through my hat
When l say that her affection
Give to me is pure as gold,
Though she uses circumspectiOn
In her love; don't git too bold.
Won her from the other fellows
Right beneath their longin' eyes,
An it made 'em mighty jealous
Fur to see lne take the prize,
Toll me had got Il treasure,
Han some, spirited an trim,
An you bet my cup o. pleasure
Seemed Il spillin' from the brin.
Done their level best to battle
Me in shakin' Of the dice
On the night we helt the rattle,
But l done 'em slick an nice!
1t was luck for Broncho Billy
When he made the winnin' toss,
Fur better ridin' tilly
Never wore a saddle, boss.
Denver Evening Post.
The Virginia enterprise., 1900-01-05
An Extensive LUXURY

Owing to the growing scarcity of the
American black bear from which bear
skin caps are made, and the consequent
rise in price, a brigade committee has
been appointed to report to the British
war Office as to the expediency of abol-
ishing this cap. The troops who now
wear this bearskin are the Brigade of
Guards, the Scots Greys and the Royal
Engineer band. The official life of a
bearskin is eight years, sad when a third
battalion shall have been added to the
Scots Guards the number of bearskins
required will be only about 1000 annual
ly.-Chicago News
The Virginia enterprise., 1900-01-05
ANGLING for Anchors.

There are many extraordinary ways Of
gaining livelihood practiced in New
York. but the Queerest of all is the occu-
patton of dragging for lost anchors. At
gagged almost exclusively in this trade
The recovered anchors are usually sold
again at or & cents pound. Five cents
is now the prevailing price, as that is
just l cent under the market price for
new anchors. A big anchor will weigh
5000 or 6O0O pounds; thus the anchor
fisherman makes a gross profit Oh his
haul of from $3.50 to t$3OO.-New York
Herald.
Drying preparations simply develop
dry catarrh; they dry up the secretions
which adhere to the membrane and de-
compose, causing a far more serious trou-
BILE than the ordinary form of catarrh.
Avoid all drying inhalants, fumes, smokes
and snuffs and use that which cleanses,
soothes and heals. Ely's Cream Balm is
cold in the head easily and pleasantly. A
trial size will be mailed for 10 cents. All
druggists sell the SOC. size. Ely Broth
ers. So Warren St., N. Y.
The Balm cures without pain, does not
irritate or cause sneezing. It spreads it.
self over an irritated and angry surface,
relieving Immediately the painful intlam-
nation.
With Ely's Cream Balm you are armed
against Nasal Catarrh and Hay Fever.
Japanese Women Divers.
Over 100 japanese women, following
the hazardous profession of divers, are
found along the coast of the peninsula
They are divided into four patches, and
their ages range from II to 80. They
come almost exclusively from Shima,
Miye ken, a noted fishery center in ia
pan. Their earnings are. of course, not
uniform, as they are paid according to
the amount of their work, which consists
in diving for agar-agar seaWeed, sea-ear,
sea-cucumber, and so forth.-Japan
Weekly News.
How's This
We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
r. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known +. J.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligation made by their firm.
West & Truax, Wholesale Druggists, To-
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo. Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Testimonials sent
free. Price 75c. per bottle. Sold by all
DrupQiStS
The Virginia enterprise., 1900-01-05
How to Make Good Butter.

l have read much about making but
ter for both the home and foreign trade
Experiment stations have been trying to
teach creameries how to make sweet but
ter but they had better go back to the
farmers and teach them how to produce
sweet, clean milk, free from foreign
odors. AS soon as the milk is drawn
it should be removed from the stable,
strained through canton flannel and Civ
en- fr: good ,t airing ?%1 C?Gl it F,; t. nearly ii
drive out all impurities, so that the max
ing of sweet butter is possible. For my
part l prefer Jersey COWS, rs they give
richer milk and more highlycolored
cream. My wife makes gilt-edged but
ter without any coloring whatever, and
can get 80 cents Il pound for it, while
the creamery is receiving only 25 cents.
She makes exactly what the trade calls
for.-H. II. in Orange Judd Farmer.