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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-02
suggestion For Gymnnsium Gown.

The gymnasium costume just COM
pleted for young Vassar girl consists
OF Killed skirt and blouse made of
fine cloth or serge. with tucked silk
chemisette and hemstitched collar. LII
tie bows of the silk. with silver tagged
ends, impart pretty finish at the
waist and fastening of the collar
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-02
Broiled Shoulder % Mutton.

Half cook moderate sized shoulder
OF mutton In any way convenient, place
1t on a hot dish. score it ON both Sides
to the bone. season it witt, fins salt.
cayenne and black pepper ard broil It
on gridiron over clear FIRE. Keep
the gravy that came from the rnuttons
when scored In n hot dish oyer q pan
OF water; skim the fat off It. Stew
some mushrooms. place the broiled
shoulder on the dish with the rnust.
rooms over and round,it and send 10 IA.
ble quickly. s.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-02

Jet and Jewels and combined with
strands of the chiffon OF which the boa
is composed.
A rich effect is achieved by the use of
3eweled beads. one boa of violet chiffon
being trimmed with long, dependent
strands of imitation amethysts. min
gled with narrow ribbon and bands OF
crimped chiffon. which make the ends
of the boa quite full
CATHERINE TALBOT.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-02

then put up. and when the comb or hair
ornament is added the coiffure is finish
ed A few tendrils are sometimes pick
ed out to lie upon the forehead and
soften the appearance of the face.
Paintings at the side of the head are
sometimes suggested by the way one
puff is allowed to fall over. In the back
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-02

!; PARIS FASHION LETTER ;:


siderable period. Trenchwomen, and
men, too. color the hair to degree un-
known in any other country. 1t was
the Duchess Dues. now the Princess
de Sagan. who introduced the bizarre
|eXpedient of bleaching the hair, proba-
bly, with the idea of hiding her earliest
gray. hairs. Later she appeared with a
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-02

'herefrom. Baskets containing droop-
ng fuchsias, with blue and white To-
oelias. make very pretty effect.
A temporary receptacle for papers
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-02
LUNCHEON Oh TEA.
Fruit.
Sliced Geld Ham. Cheese souffle,
Fried Chicken. Biscuit.
Sliced Pineapple.
Cake.
Tea. Cocoon.

CHEESE souFFLE.-Aiolt one ounce OF b,.les
in small stewpan and stir into it one ounce Of
me nour. Add gill OF milk and pepper and
salt to season; then let the mixture cool. Next
add the beaten yoiks Of two eggs and ono ounce
OF grated cheese. Have the soufie tin ready, and
at the last moment stir in the bsaten whites 81
three eggs souiic must only be removed from
,ne oven lust In time to sead it TO table. so its
baking must be timed accordingly.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-02
DINNER.
6raised Reel, Roast PotatoeA
Spinach. Green Peas.
Cucumber Salad.
Bread Pudding,
Coffee.

BRAISED BfEF.-Take piece OF rump OF beef
(abou, eight pounds, tie 1t in shape, put In soma
warm bone stock AMI simmer fer two hours and &
hall. Drain and place the beef in braising pan
on bed OF mixed Notwithstanding, carrot,
onion. lettuce. etc.-sliced; put bunch Of savory
herbs and mixed spice, such as cloves, mace, pep
percorns and allspice and half pint OF stock;
TWO glasses OF Marsha added is an, improvement.
Cover WITH buttered paper. put on the lid OF shs
pan, place Goals on top and let the meat cook
gently for about four hours. or till It Is quito
tender. Basic Otter with tie stock. II the meas.
is not brown, it may be put in the oven Tor q
short time TO color. Dish the meat and pour
some brown gravy over. Serve vegetables cooked
separately and neatly shaped as garnish
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-02

HAM AND ToMAToEs.-Fry some sltcea d
ham and, when cooked place on bot dish on The s
top OF the stove. Have ready peeled some large
rpo tomatoes (three or four will be sufficient for
ordinary disiD; place these with half tea.
spoonful OF minced onion in trying pan from
which the ham has Just been taken, Season with
pepper and salt and add gill OF water. Stir all
and thick. when it should be poured round tho
ham. Dust chopped parsley over the sauce and
serve.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-02

portion in such wise that It shall not
be visible. ~ cotton cord with tassels
secudcs the cloak.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-02

or stone. ii picture OF the panel sort in
a-frame of fiat, hard wood concealing
the crate aperture makes an effective
! hn!sh. a glass case fitted into the
opening. when the crate is a removable
one. may contain stuffed birds or small
| animals. should the family be devoted
to orn!thology. Such decoration Is
very effective for hall or library in
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-06-23
DIRECTORY.
BERKELEY. COUNTY

CIRCUIT COURT. fudge, Thirteen
judicial Circuit r. Boyd Fanlkne,
Clerk, L. Dew. Gerhardt. Prosecuting
ATTORNEY. U. S. G.. Pltzer; Sheriff. J H
smith; Deputy Sheriffs, j. r. Catrow
VI. ). Tabler, w. M. Hollis, +. NJ. Hard /
Deputy Sheriff and Jailer.
Terms OF the Court commence on thu
'econd TUESDAY III January, April. and
september.
COUNTY CouRT. President. G p ~
Ter, Commissioners, Joseph Fiscus
sE1J III. StuSkey. Clerk, |. L. beLue
Terms commence. first Monday Il
asrch, June, September and December.
commissioners of Accounts, John 7 .
SickinA Adrian C. Nadenbousch, l..
Dew. GerLordt; Surveyor of Land,
w, Woods, Assessor. First District, G
q. Nicely, Assessor, Second District
d. TX, Fulk; General Receiver
Henry j. Seibert, Coroner, VIM. Mckee:
Sealer OF Weights and Measures, David
Pitsnogle: Stew ard of Almshouse Thos
Wolford.
Local Board of Health, e. l.. Hof
man, John l.. Williamson. DIR. s. y
Myers, the President of County Court
and Prosecuting Attorney.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-06-23

Train Nos.2 and i rrn tally neyv-.s, erws
hrrg and Haoeystcw-, aud on Sunday viii stop
at intern date stations.
sDaily.
tDaiiy except annlsy
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-06-23
PUBLIC LIBRARY.

The Martinsburg Public Library Is
open every day except sunday. fron
$50 a. m. 10 1890. and from D. IN. sc
5, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Satur.
days, also in the evening from 1850 TO y.
The hours for the reading room are
the same. The public are welcome,
subject to ths rules To use the reading
rooD and b oks in tho Library free OF
enalge. Rooms Southwest corner Pub
lie Square.
MIss HELEN TABB, Librarian.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-06-23

ent wi tn order otherwise return 1t at our expense
,1d we VIII rcturn yo,sr $500 lOc-ib. combination
ses tor homo, Sg.8s; S0-ib. orce and store safes
sii.d5; 500 los. st7.g5 ECO s., s2i.05; 1000 ibs.
- 49, s0yer large double outside and double
iHcas a.yh, es MS. 30 at 90 inelss high 5000 hs
$50 ~. Ereg6t - cents per lDVlbs for 500 est
f0a0 r,iies. 10 ernts. WRITE FOR FREE SAFE
t4sGaIOG4fE ard speciaI liberal q. %. ". 0ter.
SEARS, 2GE6uCN a. co. Chicago.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-06-23
The Trust Question.

The settlement Of the trust question
Is not a political one, but II calls for the
concerted action and best judgment OF
all Legislators. Whenever trust tends
to impair the rights and privileges of
citizens, it aims neither at Republicans,
Democrats nor Populists. but at all
alike. Therefore the representatives Of
all the people should join hands for the
protection Of cll.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-06-23
Gain In Wool Production.

The American Protective Tarin
leagues sheep census shows a gain OF
39,S4 per cent in the number Of sheep
in Oregon since the free trade in wool
time of 1896 and an increase of l3l
per cent in the average value of each
sheen In that state.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-06-23
RATES OF POSTAGE.

First Class-Letters TO any part OF
the United States, two cents per ounce,
or fraction thereof, prepaid.
Second CIass-Transien newspapers
and periodicals, one cent for each four
ounces, or fraction thereof.
Third Class Books, unsealed circu-
lars, and all printed matter except news
papers, seeds, cuttings. roots, etc. one
cent for each two ounces or fraction
thereon
Fourth Merchandise. types,
metals, ores, and minerals, and all malta
tle matter not in any other class, one
cent for each ounce or fraction thereof.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-06-23

P, s. IS Lords Boiler Compound like other good
goods have been counterieted, advise users
TO consult us. Advertisements cannot convince any
Of the merits Of goods, only fair trial can
Bo this References; I.awford & McKisin, Hartford
doiler ms 4 Inspection 20.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-06-23

Nos l and runs daily between neyrisss n
ano Hegerstown.
Daily.
Daily except Sunday.
On sundays leaves Philadelphia at SO p. II
pullman pa ace sleeping cars between New
York and Knoxville, Tenn, on trains west
and 0sast
Through coaches TO and from Philadelphia
ON rains and HAT and on traius and
west
q. a. hiDDAA, W. 3 GAIL, D. ESQ {ta
-en Pass Ak Ager' ~
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-06-23
CHARGES FOR MONEY -oRDERs

gsioey- orders can be obtained only at
de mated Money order Offices. Money
be sent to any part of the country
with absolute safety. by obtaining q
money order, for which the fees are: On
orders not over SO so, sc; over $3.50, and
not over IS, &c; S. to $40, 10c; $40 to $50,
12c; $50 to $50, l4c; $50 to $40. tic; $40
to $50, zoe; $50 to $50, 22c; 500 to SIS,
27c; $75 to $40, 32c.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-06-23

To quit Z bacco easily and forever, be mag
netic, full OF life, nerve and vigor, take Note
BAG. the wo1der-worlSe- that makes weak men
strong. N druggists, soc or 81. Cure guaran
iced Booklet and sample free Address
Sleri.rg Kennedy Co. Chicago or New Eork.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-06-23

My strains are noted and
pure. | make breeding and mat
ing a speciality.
Eggs at the house so cents a
setting. Roxed and delivered
at the Express Office at rs cents.
On Saturday of each week |
will deliver at l.. w. Robinson
store in Martinsburg, same as al
home, 90 cents.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-06-23
ONLY $500

SEND v . IS. OU as a guai
anfee of good faith and we
will send You any Gre proSfsafe
by frei hi, @. o. ~, subject 70
examination. You can examine
Il afseur freight depot and II you
find IL the equal of any fire
proof combination lock iron
and steel safe made and abeut
one-th.rd the price charged by
others for the same size and grade,
pay your freight agent our
special factory price and
frri..ist oha rrns. less the e. 700
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-03-10

terprise to interest local and Eastern cap
itaitsts In the scheme and build on the
property recently purchased by c. u.
Stifns0n, at the northwest corne. OF
Third avenue and Marion street, the
alter to cost about $4,000 and to be owned
~ a syndicate and managed by James
manager After arriving here. Mr.. Whit
ford learned Of the proposed organization
Of the Commercial Club and after con-
fcrrlng with the leading spirits in that
movement, made the proposition TO them
that was discussed last night.
Mr., Whttfords offer IL, II given suffi-
Client guarantee, to build the new ;heater
with especial references TO the occupancy
OF the four upper stories by the CONNER
ctal Club alone, the theater occupying the
ground floor and that portion of the
building below the level Of Third avenue
with entrances from Marion street, and
the rear as well as from the front. Two
small store rooms only VIII be let TO
other tenants
Mr. whltford and those who ara inter-
ested with him believe that If the club
attains a membership OF $50 it win be
able TO pay rental sufficient to make
the building pay interest on total in
yestment OF sia0No0
The thcater. n built according to the
present plan. viii seat at least 1900 per-
sons ana viii be fireproof and thoroughly
modern Mr., Whitford saws he has been
assured by Mr. Nielfs business manager
that the latter will undertake the man
asement OF the thea,er If built according
quarters Of his stock company, which
was seen at the Seattle theater a few
months ago, Under these conditions the
Nell Company would play tn Seattle the
greater part Of the theatrical season.
The promoters Of the Commercial Club
wa hold another meeting next Wednes-
dav evening at the Chamber of Com
mefce. when II Is probable A permanent
organization win he effected At this
meeting also e is probable that the auos-
lion ~ obtaining temporary quarters for
tho Glib in or near the business center
VIII he discussed. II Is proposed To effect
the organization Of the club along popular
lines.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-03-10
SUFFICIENT REASON GIVEN.
WEST SEATTLE FERRY WINS FROM
SARAH STEVENSON.
0mcials Refused Her Transports
ton ON n Common Carrier--she
Won Damage suit i'm Superior

Sarah Stevenson. who sued the West Sc
attic Land and Improvement Company for
$4,000 damages, claiming that she had been
Inundated by the refusal Of the ferry boat
officials to sell her transportation ami got
judgment in the superior court. mas re-
cefved a reverse ruling from the supreme
court, according TO a remittttur received by
County Clerk Holloway yesterday. The
superior court is reversed aud reaearins
denied
The conduct Of Mrs. Stevenson IN the
ferry boat and also at West Seattle was
held to be OF such a nature that she was
refused the privilege Of taking passage.
The matter came 10 a head through a ,laiG-
age suit. which Mrs. Stevenson Won. At
torney E. C. Hughes. who represented the
land company. was astonished at the YER
dict and appealed, HIS position is row
sustained. except that the point tnat 10
recovery can be had for mere mental suf-
fering arising from breach of contract.
is left open.
The supreme court says I'm part:
THE contention is that when a common
carries refuses to furnish transportation
he must specifically state hts reason, and
II he gives none he cannot justify a refusal
10 transport
There Was conflict in the testimony
as 20 whether "A reason was given hv The
agent of the appeilant The plaintiff and
! given while the agent Just as positively
/ asserted shat BE stated to plaintiff and aer
counsel thar he would give her transpoyg8-
ton upon the condition that she would
! behave herself This was sufficient ep-
prise the plaintiff ~ the ground ueoa
which the refusal tn furnish het transun ta-
Z ton vas predicted. via her conauct on
I previous Orcasiuns. and made { pc testimony
! as 20 her conduct on such occasions COM
/ Eetent
Another contention maAe by the ,ppel-
7 liant - that no recovery can he aad fer
+ mere mental suffering arising fFar "A
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-03-10
BUSINESS MEMS CLUB.
PLANS FOR A NEW SOCIAL ORGAN
IzATION ARE DISCUSSED.
Meeting Held In the pacinc Block
May Occupy Quarters In New
Theater Building Proposed to
He Erected on Third Avenue.

Al a meeting held In the Pacific block
last night the preliminary steps were taxi
en- for the formation of new business
mems social organization. TO be Gated the
Seattle Commercial Club The meeting
~aa attended by a considerable number
OF young business men and professional
men, who discussed the matter at length
and with enthusiasm.
When the question OF a home for the
club was brought up plan was proposed
which. " carried out, Will result in the
erection OF a fina stone building at the
corner OF Third avenue and Marion street
for the special occupancy Of the aFganixa-
ton, and which will also give Seattle ono
81 the finest theaters on tho Pacific coast
II " the desire OF u L. Nhufora the
promoter OF the theatrical end OF the en-
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-03-10

The s20oo damage suit of John Thomp-
son. deck hand. against William T..
Baker, master OF the tug Cyrus walker.
was dismissed yesterday afternoon by
Judge JACOBS at the request of the plain
tiff. Thompson claimed than December
81 Baker beat him on the head and arm
with a stick. innicting injuries which In
capacitated him from work for some time
Baker said that Thompson was guilty of
INSTRUMENTATION, and showed dsrespect to
a superior officer. He also alleged that
Thompson struck him in the face, and ad-
mitted that following this incident he
struck Thompson on the head and arm
with a small piece of board.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-03-10
MUNRoE HOUND OVER.
Accused of Stealing IA Check and
Forging Endorsement ON It.

William Munroe, formerly employed at
Henry & Benefits camp. on the Palmer
cutoff. was yesterday bound over TO the
superior court by Judge Cam on charge
of forgery. Munroe, as stated in the
-Intelligencer last week was arrest
ed on the charge of stealing $500 worth
OF checks from a sack belonging TO ]. G.
McFee. paymaster for Henry Il Bennett.
The checks were stolen. il is claimed.
February q while MeFee was AT the camp
to pay the men.
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Fulton de-
cided 10 try Munroe for forgery, instead
OF grand larceny II Is claimed that he
tried to pass one Of the checks on a sa-
ioonkeeper named Bradshaw. at Palmer
and in doing so forged the Endorsement ~
sid Williams, the payce. His bond was
fixed at SEQ
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-03-10

nnFgiars Davis and Klein Plead
GpiitS-~>cntenced one Year.

The police scored another victory In tho
criminal aepaUment og the superior court
Yesterday. when William Davis and Jaseph
NieiH p.et3ed guilty 20 the Charge az har-
glsry. J8dse flenscn sentsuee8 rhsru ta
serve ore YEAR each 10 tho pcntentlary
a& hard labor
on tac night NJ February p Dawes and
kgein entered room q at tha Rs5akIyn
house and stole property owned nN ; f.
smith The police followed g9 the case
promptly and secured nos only the guilty
iaea to throw themselves on the mercy
% She court
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-03-10

In a suit against the Golden Tunnel
Mining Company for $4,000 damages
SM years longer. The mining company
filed motion yesterday afternoon asking
that this paragraph be stricken from the
complaint. 1t is claimed that It makes no
difference whether Uren expected TO live
3. 81 years, or day.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-03-10
Jury Makes n Big Cut.

The suit of Robert l. Fox against the
Fehren- Marvin Company for $1,000 dam
ages I'm connection with quarry sale that
fen through was finished IN Judge Ia
cobs' court yesterday The hurry gave Fox
2. verdict for $a2ls The defense was that
Fox went to San Francisco against the
advice ~ the company. and that he was
not told that the sale had been consuua-
mated or that S.@0 was deposited in a
San Francisco hank
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-03-10
FIGHT FOR A CHILD.
snppie mental Proceedings in Prue
Divorce Case Dropped

Considerable interest was exhibited at
Ballard when Anthony Prua secured a
divorce from Kate FrGe on the srauoE
th&t she stayed away from Aumr uutI
jAtr hours ~ The might The custody Of
child was ElveU 81 Nj pr7le
Later Mrs Frue asked the superior
court 10 modify the decree. claiming that
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-03-10

Kate A Hanna filed % divorce suit in
the superior court yesterday AGAINST will
lam J Hanna. who was last heard ~ IN
st Paul Mrs. Hanna alleges that she
was married in San Francisco Nav t. 1885
serted her. and that with the exception
OF once she has never heard from him
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-03-10

she had been deceived and that Prue had
threatened TO remove the child from her
parents home. She also alleged that Prue
was not q proper person to have the lit
tie one. Prue Indignantly denied this
sertion. The case was dismissed yester-
day by Judge Benson for lack of prosee-
cutIOn.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-03-10

Judge Benson yesterday refused 10 quash
the information against Capt. c. II. Mum
son. who is accused Of conspiracy to burn
the steamer City Of Renton. The argu-
ment on ths demurrer to the complaint
Will be heard March IL. Munson claims
that facts are not stated which allega a
crlme under the statutea of WASHINGTON
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-03-10
Charged with Intended Murder.

warrant was sworn out In Justice
Austin's court yesterday for j w. Lam
nan, who Is accused Of assaulting J. III
Henry at Fremont Thursday. The charge
against him is assault with Intent to com
NIT muraer. He has not yet been ar
rested
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-03-10

since. She asks the court to permit he
to resume her maiden name, Kate A
Welsh.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-03-10

THE Morgan Oyster Co retail oysters
hsA. game and poultry a. I2oS second ave
nGe.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-03-10

II yan want 30 aaen aear yoa acos
smash e with a cg0Nhaf, h0t open it aim
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-02-19
Horton & COrnWell
ABOGADOS AMERICANOS
BANoo TERRITORIAL (altos)
SaS Juan P. K
I=IIN'IAS.

lin las
En- Ia Imprenta del BeeR
TIN hay cOnstante ex;sssssia
de
TT N II AS
para peri6dicos & impresso.
mes del mas delicad0 trabaio,
en- envases de todO peso. De
colores: azul. encarnada, vio-
leta, Amarillo, verde, y chO-
colate. EStas AltimaS en- en-
vases De geo gTarnos y ~
kilO.
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para >sHir y eeeiAr e. d.
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peSnaess bay iaGiaidad dA
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-11-03

tion of the same, should be purchased
Immediately for the prevention and
spread of contagious diseases in cur
schools.
'Inasmuch as there are no funds at the
disposal of the Board of Education for
that purpose, We respectfully urge upon
the Commissioners OF the District the
advisability, as we'll as the necessity, for
making the purchase indicated above
from the emergency appropriation at
their disposal for preventing the out
break of eDidemics"
The Commissioners have taken the
matter under consideration. and it is
understood that if no legal complications
present themselves the request may be
passed upcn favorabIy
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-11-03
CLAIMS DAMAGES FOR INJURIES
Robert A. NcHurray's Suit Against
Hotel Proprietor staples

Robert 4. McMurray, through his coun-
sci, Wilson & Lyon, today filed suit against
0rrin G. Staples, 20 recover $4,000, claim
ed as damages for personal injuries al
legged to have been inflicted by an agent
or employe of the defendant II is stated
by McMurray, il his declaration, that. on
the night of September % he entered the
bilIiard-room at the National Hotel. which
is conducted by Mr.. Staples and sat down.
Without warning. Mr.. McMurray alleges,
he was assaulted and battered by one Fay
cite Pontoon, an enploye or servant of
Staples. He says he was severely beaten.
bruised. thrown to the floor mauied. kick
ed, and dragged. and pushed TO the en-
trance of the hotel and elected into the
public street