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The Washington times., 1901-11-08

Eational-Charles Dalton in "The Helmet OF
Navarro" evening .,
Columbia-Lulu Glaser in Dolly Warden, y
evening.
Lafavette-"The Wife, evening.
Chase 's-'A Trip 10 Chinatown afternoon and
AcadeuIv-'TIome, Sweet Home" evening.
Eernan's-Rice and Bartons Gayety Burles-
o,lrrs afternoon and evening.
Biiou-stock company in burlcsque and vaude-
vile, afternoon and evening.
The Washington times., 1901-11-08
Washington --Paris

Among the interesting exhibits
at the late Paris Exposition was n
fine display Of Rorick Air Cushion
Trusses OF all kinds. supporters,
and various appliances for men,
women, aud children. from 1924
+ ST. n. W. which TOOK the high
est award over all competitors,
American and foreign. The Rorick
Air Cushion Truss Company leads
the world. Two weeks trial. Two
years guarantee. Catalogue and
consultation free. 1924 + st. y.
w.
The Washington times., 1901-11-08
ANrT-sEMENTS

Lamps lit today. . ~ r.
Lamps out tomorrow. ow....................5 5;A5 a
The Washington times., 1901-11-08
STREET LIGHTING.

TIiyh tidn ..,....... .G:27 A.N. and b:aD IN.
oTy tjde.......I2 80 An and 1922 Pm.
The Washington times., 1901-11-08
TIDE TABLE

Sun rose......G:4 AN. sun sets. .--..-4:54 IN
Moon rises .4:06 AN. Moon sets...........'.
The Washington times., 1901-11-08
TIE sI-N AND MOON.

Highest temperature, p. m....'...'''''--'' %
Lowest temperature, a. ni..........'''''''...'-
The Washington times., 1901-11-08
Ibe aoasbineton Gimes.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER $, 1901.
weather Indications.
TEMPERATURE.

Fair today and tomorrow; fresh shifting to
northwesterly winds.
The Washington times., 1901-11-08

James S Smith, d. .rsman in the Ellie
trical Department, ed last night Of ty
phoid fever. Mr. Smith was i'll about three
weeks before his death.
The position which he occupied had
but recently been created, ard he was the
first one to fill it. His work was most
satisfactory from the beginning and he
was thoroughly liked by his associates.
He leaves wife and two children. one a
baby, born but few days before he was
taken sick.
The Washington times., 1901-11-08

4 Claim for Damages i'm Connection
With the Construction of IA Sewer
Heavier Wagon for the Senier's
Office - Smoke From Dump.
The Washington times., 1901-11-08

go yards of very fine Twilled All
wool Navy Blue Flannel, extra
fine. smooth iinish-sells in the 0nc
piece at SOC per yard-in rem W.
nants .-..-----..-.-.--.--.---
The Washington times., 1901-11-08

$50 yards of Extra Heavy Twilled
Navy Blue Wool Flannel, nnc
which sells in the piece at $9c TtE~
per yard-in remnants-.....-..-
The Washington times., 1901-11-08

400 yards of Red Twiiled Blue Flan-
mel, in lengths from to 10 fOc
yards-sells in the piece at 25c
in remnants .................... ~
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-03-07
AII on Acconnt of the nootr.

As a sergeant was bawling out his
orders in a barracks IN Dublin and
watching the line of feet as the raw re-
cruits endeavored TO obey the word Of
command he found. TO his astonish-
ment. that one pair Of feet. more no
ticeable on account Of their extra large
size. never turned.
Without taking his eyes off those feet
the sergeant bawled out a second or
der:
About face
lie could see that all the feet except
those he watched turned III obedience
Rushing up to the owner. a little fei-
low. he seized him by the shoulder
shouting.
why don't you turn with the rest:"
Il did" replied the trembling recruit
You did. Ell? Well. | watched your
feet and they never moved.
Its the boots they gave me. sir
said the poor fellow They're so large
that when / turn my feet turns inside
Of them. London Answers.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-03-07
An Ad,ertising scheme.

Several old acquaintance of the late
d. H. McAIpin. the tobacco manufac-
turer, were discussing his business sue
cess in an up town club, and one OF
them told the following story as illus
tratlng the farreaching effect of com
paratvely insignificant things some
times
1T was after Mr.. McAlpin was well
started in the tobacco business" he
said, that an enterprising n i began
to cut into his business by al -ertising
that he placed a dime in every tenth
package of tobacco put up in his fac
tory. One day a foreman Of the pack
in. room went 10 Mr.. McAlpin and
said
II have a suggestion to make that
promises to knock out this dime in ev-
cry tenth package scheme Of your rival
Will you hear it?'
Yes; 90 ahead
"'Well. then, Just put a dime in ev.
cry package of tobacco put up in our
shop and don't advertise it. 1t will al
vertise itself quickly enough
Mr.. McAlpin saw that the sugges-
ton was good. and he accepted it, II
cost him a good deal of money. but its
success warranted it. Within a few
weeks farmers were buying McAIpin
tobacco. knowing that they would find
money in each package, and If they
had found diamonds it would not have
surprised them. New York sun.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-03-07

The Ladies Missionary society d
the Methodist church will give their
annuel tea in the church parIors on
Wednesday, March 18th, from to Z
P. m. All are cordially invited.
Mrs. J. r. Muffley died suddenly
at her home in Boseo5el of heart fail
IRE early Monday morning. Deceased
was pioneer resident Of our neigh
boring city. Funeral services were
held today wednesday,
The Wisconsin Valley Oratorical
League held their annual contest at
Boscobel on Friday Of last week in
which contest Miss Sadie Jeffries. OF
Muscoda, was awarded first place;
Miss Anna Elliott. of Richland Gem
ter, second, and Miss Nellie Preston,
Of Museoda. third. Thus the highest
honors and the banner go to Mus
coda. The judges were Profs. Frank
enburger and Harper of Madison, and
Hutton, OF Whitewater.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-03-07
Counterfeit. china.

Other things besides money are coun-
terfeited and purchasers Of old china
have to be continually on their guard
or they win be paying many dollars
for what Is worth only few cents.
'.The market is fun Of imitation CHI
ma. said lower Fourth avenue dealer
in antiques who was asked about tho
matter Persons who rely on marks
are sure to be deceived. for marks are
easily initiated. and there is not one
that has escaped forgery.
Both French AND English manufac-
turers forge all Of the most sought aft
er marks and find sale for their prod
ucts In looking for old china | find
that every mark Of Importance has
been forged from Dresden to Worces-
/ ter and Crown Derby, not excepting
old Sevres. Every day would be puf-
chasers come here and visit other New
York shops, looking for china. and have
no mortal idea at all correct of what
they are buying. Yet they will talk
after most learned fashion and will
take offense at the very suggestion
that they may be deceived
IF you are going to judge of china
by its marks or evidence of its age
and use from discoloration cracks and
chipping. you are more than likely tc
be cheated for all of these things are
easy for an expert and dishonest deal
err to initiate. If you are not a judge OF
china. then hire an honest expert tC
purchase for you. New York Herald.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-03-07
The Di.advantage Of DeIicncy.

The editor sent her little story back.
with polite note praising its delicacy,
bnt saying it was unsuitable % his
magazine Again she sent it forth.
once more il WAS returned with kind
words for lis delicate touches and re-
grets that il was unavailable When a
third time the little story had beer
praised for its delicacy, but rejected,
the authoress was in despair.
1T looks to me she said. ''as il my
story was so delicate that it had gone
into a decline. New York Mail and
EXPRESS
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-03-07
Grist of the Week. Local and Otherwise.
x K * TX ~. * .s s * * * *

C L. Harper of Madison was
Lancaster visitor this week.
j. T. Bennett calls attention to
wall paper in his 'ad'' today.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willard are the
guests of her mother. Mrs. j. F.
Lane.
Note the official notice of judicial
election published in this issue over
County Clerk Gritfis' signature.
Ed. Hyde purchased the buildings
sold by the Odd Fellows at auction
Saturday. Consideration $47 90.
They are to be moved within 80 days
In answer to "How to get rich
advertisement that appeared in am
eastern paper the other day, mer-
chant sent so cents and received this
advice: Advertise as we do; suckers
are plentiful"
Mr.. Burt Munns, the Fennimore
wagon maker, having purchased the
wood work department in Joe Cas-
per's shop. will move to Lancaster
this week and take charge OF the bus
mess next Monday.
Landlord John S Wright as
sumes possession of the Grand Central
on the 23rd inst Chas. Stephens will
90 to Prairie dn Chen, where he will
engage in business. Fred Wenzel,
present clerk at the Grand Central, is
to be installed as bartender for Rud-
ersdorf & Kemper.
While at Platteville Saturday c..
ID. Stratton closed a deal with the
Beebe line for exchange of service with
the Union system at that point. This
arrangement will be highly appreciat-
ed by patrons of the Union at other
points in the county who desire fire.
quent communication with Piatteville
people.
-Messrs. G. H. Baxter and Ham
Baxter of this city, together with a
number of other parties from Fenni-
more. Potosi. Montfort and other
towns of the county, accompanied
VIII Clark Tuesday o Oklahoma on a
prospecting tour Mr.. Clark will re-
turn shortly and in about two weeks
will conduct another excursion party
to the new country being opened for
settlement down there. Anyone con-
tempating trip to Oklahoma will
profit in more ways than one by con-
sulting him before making any def
mite arrangements.
A happy crowd of ''old vets and
their wives completely surprised Mr..
and Mrs. Reuben Ward at their home
on Monday evening. The occasion
was celebration of Mr.. Wards 61st
birthday and right royalty did those
present enjoy themselves. Baskets
brimming full of good things came al
so end all feasted. Mr.. Ward states
that birthday once a month wonld
be an appreciative privilege in his
case, and is ready and willing to
withstand the consequent shock of
such a surprise for the pleasures that
follow May he participate in score
more annual anniversaries with his
good wife is tie Herald's wish.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-03-07

Puny children with weak constitu-
tons can attain an unusual degree OF
bodily and mental vigor by taking
Rocky Mountain Tea this month
made hy Madison Co. soc Hatch
5ros., and BENEFITS Pharmacy.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-03-07

FOR SALE: We have three very
serviceable barber chairs. mirrors,
stands. etc, that will be sold at a
bargain. HOWELL & STARR.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-12-27
Published Every Friday.
Subscription $2per Year

THERE are three institutions which
every town must have and must aid
f it wishes to he known to the world
as II progressive and up-tO-date town.
They are the church, the school and
newspaper. One can gain an idea of
Il place quickly by picking up news
paper and scanning its columns and
if these are filled with fresh, readable
matter and wide-awalIe ADVERTISE
meats. he concludes hat the town is
prosperous. but on the contrary. if an
occasional merchant only advertiSes
he inferes that the Inhabitants are
asleep. The merchant who adver-
tiseS not only reapS the direct benefit,
but also indirectly he helps himself
by waking the community up and in
ducing strangers to take up their
abode in his town. Men who are
Wishing to locate. wish to do so i'm Il
place that has moved some i'm the
last one hundred years. The true
index of IA town is the business col
umlls of is newspaper and these de-
pend on the merchants.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-12-27

The United States Steel corpora
ton having adopted IL profit-sharing
system for the employees of its lake
steamers is said to DE contemplating
an extension Of the same system to
all its other employees. numbering
some 125,000 men. The company s
purpose is to reduce the likelihood of
strikes by giving the employees a
financial interest in the success of the
concern. Whether it will accomplish
this end depends largely on the meth
0 Of dividing and the amount to be
divided If the move is made with
any view to affecting political opin-
ion the effort is likely to miscarry.
But the profit-slaring scheme is at
any rate a good one. and it is hoped
il will be carried through
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-12-27

THERE are times when one desires
10 he gifted with Il lavish command
of language. and one of these Occa.
Sions is now presented by the con-
temptation Of Maclay, the mellow
voiced ass who undertook to write
Schley down in history as coward
aud califf. The English language
can adequately express pleasure or
anger. for there is usually limit To
either. but there is no limit to the
cont empt felt for this jackasS. Hence
tile poverty Of words which is battling
several millions of people today. and
compelling them to fall back on the
mild suggestion that the offender he
kicked out Of the government service
and another put in his place who will
come nearer to earning the 81 40 per
dav.-W independent.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-12-27

ONE of our subscribers, Il quiet old
gent leman who thinks Il great deal
more than he talks. has the following
to say about popular piece OF slang:
THE word kid is becoming very
common. but doesn't sound good. Ii
may be too late to stop its use, but it
j. Il word that should he abandoned.
| Is applied ro little hoys and girls
alike. | do not deny having used the
word. nor being called down good and
hard for using it,. [ met lady the
other day. and in social way inquir-
ed after the health of her kid. The
lady quickly replied that she WAS no
goat. Then there was no opening in
the floor too small to go through. Il
WAS plain to be seen that she was 10
goat. Odessa Tribute.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-12-27
SPRElTZER
THE TAILOR.

mas edition came to hand last week
and the citizens of Virginia can well
feel proud Of the production and the
part they played in getting up the
from typographical standpoint and
had every appearance OF success
from financial view.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-12-27

AFTER reading the Times, the
street commissioner will probably
wonder what became Of his summers
wages. He will probably he pleased
to Know that he has been allowed at
the rate of S45l sc per month instead
of the $40 Il month he actually receives
during the months street labor is go
ing on.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-12-27

"WINONA is as badly in need of a
revised chorter as any city in the
state. We don't know of a charter
that is as full Of errors of commission
and commission as the document
which is supposed to guide and con-
tro1 our municipal activities. .
Winona Republican.
Take the special laws of 1900 and
look over the act Incorporating the
City of Ely and you will find char
ter that is about as bad as they make
them and needs revision real bad.
From One-horse lawyers standpoint
our charter is a beauty but from a
business view it is of not much
account.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-12-27

Al WISCONSIN editor claims that
the country banks would not have
such large sums Of money on hand if
delinquent subscribers to country
newspapers would only draw out
enough to settle what they owe
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-12-27

John Barton is spending his holiday
vacation in the southern part of the
state. Miss Sophia Nygren is assist
ing al the bank of Ely during his alb
sence, Fhos. Siattery taking her place
in the postotfice.
Ask your dealer for the famous
Nicollet. Best 10c cigar on earth.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-12-27

Bro. MiIIar, publisher of the Head
OF the Lakes, at Duluth. will change
the name Of his publication to the
Duluth Trade Review on January
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-12-27

We wish all our readers and every.
one most Happy New Year-and
many Of them.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-12-27

tPETTICOAT WRIST" is the latest
fashionable ailment and is brought
on by holding up the surplus of
skirts
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-12-27

character to deliver and collect in Mime
sofa for old established manufacturing
wholesale house. $500 a year. sure pay
Our reference. any bank in any city. En-
close self-addressed stamped envelope,
Mannfac turers. Third Floor. 1874 Dearborn
St.. Chicago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-29

COLLECTOR AaNEw.-The duration
lector of internal revenue is at the
will OF the President, but the same col
lector must renew his bond every four
years. Collector Agnew, of this city,
has seen the President but once In ref
erence to his Office, and that was re-
Gently, when be was told that 10 cases
where the records OF collector were
good at the Treasury Department 1t
was not the disposition Of the admins
tration to make changes. Soon after
Mr.. Agnew took charge OF the Office In
this city 1t was placed 10 the Al col
ump, where 1t has remained ever since,
and he and his corps of capable clerks
and assistants all have good records at
the department. Mr.. Agnew's four
years expire on Wednesday, May /,
and the new bond he filed last week
has been approved. Under new
bond, to tsKe effect May !, which Col
lector Agnew is required to give, there
will be complete transfer OF the col.
lector's offices in this city, made next
Wednesday. May /, from himself as
late collector to himselfas new collector.
This will necessilate the presence 10
Alexandria OF all stamp deputy col.
lectors in the district. which Is compos-
ed of Lynchburg, Dsnville. Martins
vile, Bedford City and elsewhere, with
their entire stock Of stamps. The iu-
ternal revenue offices 10 the cities named
will be closed on "Wednesday, 30 the
public who need new stamps will govern
themselves accordingly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-29

DEATH OF Mr.. CLARK.-Mr. John
@. Clark, o former well-khown resident
OF this city and who for years, 1t will be
remembered, was the mail agent on
Virginia Midland and the w. & o. rail-
roads, died at the home OF his son in.
law, Mr.. Athey, in Washington, yester-
day, aged 81 years. He was an Fog.
lishman by birth and for a number OF
years before the civil war was employ.
ed 10 this city as silversmith. He was
prominent figure in the republican
party in this city during reconstruc-
ton times and was member of the
City Council. Later he was appointed
a mail agent and held that position for
a number OF years. His remains will
be brought to this city tomorrow after.
noon for burial.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-29

A SPRINGLIKE Yesterday
was an ideal Sunday, and was greatly
enjoyed throughout. The sky was per-
fectly clear and the TEN 2erature for the
most par. pleasant. Towards noon
and until about FIVE o'clock 1t was
probably few degrees too high for the
comfort OF some, but the streets we're
alive with people enjoying the sunshine
and the mellow spring weather. Nearly
all the Infants in the city who bad
besn alternating indoors during the
dreary wintry months were in carriages
or fond arms bssking In the SUMS rays.
An occasional excursion steamer was
seen on the river and the Washington
ferryboats had increased passenger lists,
while the electric cars were well filled
with people passing between the two
cities or enjoying rides to Mount Yer
non. The cemeteries were visited by
large numbers nearly all day. The
National cemetery, which has put on
its spring gsrb, as usual, bad the lions
share of visitors, and Capt. Davis was
at bis post dispensing his wonted civili-
ties. Toe churches had good congre-
cations at all the services.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-29

PERsoNAL.-Mr. ]. Richard Harlow
and wife. OF Washington. we're yester.
day the guests of relatives in this city.
Mr.. William Eoiwisle. who has been
quite sick for some lime past, is able TO
De out again.
Mrs. Vincent Power, of Washington,
visited friends and relatives in this city
yesterday.
Mr.. J K. Swartz and Miss Swarfz.
wife and daughter OF Treasurer Swartz,
of the WASHINGTON, Alexsndris and
Mount Vernon Railway Company, are
at the Hotel R,leigb, Atlantic City.
Mrs. Jacob Brill and Mrs. Arthur
Dunn OF Washington, beautifully rem
dered the 20 Sslutaris" at the vesper
service 10 ST. Mary's Church yesterday.
Mrs. Dunn lie an advanced pupil OF Mrs.
Brill. Miss Hattie Ritchie also sang
special solo.
Miss Annie Ansley has returned to
Alexandria from New York, where che
has been visiting her aunt, Mrs. Philip
Harrison.
Mr.. Brown Allen, u. g. Marshal for
the western district of Virginia, was In
the city Saturday to see Mr.. Park Ag.
new on political business.
Mr.. e. Milburn. jr., left last night for
New York, where he will be employed
by a Wholesale drug firm.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Peverill have re.
turned from their bridal tour.
Mr.. T. Bayard Scott, OF Baltimore,
spent yesterday with friends In this
ely.
Capt. Frank Taylor OF the ing boat Mitchell
DAVIS is suffering from stomsch trouble.
Messrs. Alton Moore and Frank Hill have
returned from Boston.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-29
ACCIDENT TO AN ALExANDBIAN.-

ACCIDENT TO AN ALEXANDBIAN.-
Mr.. David A. Makeiy. of this city, fell
from q Capital Traction Car on Four
teepth stree, near Rhode Island avenue.
Vast ingtoD, shortly before 8 O'Clock Sal.
urdsy night aud was taken to the Emer.
gency Hospital In an unconscious condi'
ton. 1t was thought when brought to the
institution tx q, he had suffered a frac-
ture of the skull, but later bis injury
appeared to be conclusion OF the brain.
Wi l;sm Gillard, who works In the gov.
eminent printing Office, was with Make
ly. and fell off the car at the same
time, but was only slightly hurt. Make
ly was calling on friend in Mr.. Thos.
+. Conroy's saloon, at 142l P street
northwest, when he met Gillard. They
boarded Car going south on the Four
teenth street line in the evening, and
began skylsrking. Makely was sitting
on the end of the seat, and 10 endeavor.
ing to move about lost his balance, and
falling, pulled Gillard off the car. Two
policemen picked Mr.. Makeley up and
removed him to nearby drug store,
and later be was taken to the hospital.
Gillsrd received slight cut on the
back OF the head as a result Of striking
the concrete. Mr.. Makely Ia about
thirty-eight years Of age and 10 liquor
rectifier. He is married and his mother
and family live in this city. 1t s learn
ed that the unfortunate gentleman re-
gained consciousness yesterday, al
though 1t lie impossible at present to as
certain the real extent of his Injury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-29

THE STEAMERs.-The steamer Ssw
uel ]. Penlz made her first excursion o.
the season yesterday and carried o
large crowd down the river.
A large force OF painters is at work
on the steamer Harry Randall in Wash.
ington, painting and decorating her for
her summers work on the river.
The steamer Arrowsmitli received her
annual inspection on Friday and was
fourd to be in excellent condition.
The inspectors also examined and
passed the steam launch LOWE Randall.
The steamer Samuel ]. Peniz under
went ind passed her annual examina.
ton few days ago.
1t is said that Capt. Randall has de-
termined to put the steamer Arrow
smith on daily route TO Colonial Beach,
leaving Washington early each morn.
ing and reaching home on her return
trip about II p. nc. The trips will be
begun about the middle of June and
will continue throughout the season.