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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-04-24

He was the sole survivor OF the
wreck Of the Mary Ann. on Lake Erie.
and when asked what his thoughts
were as he found the steamer sinking
under his feet he replied
II thought Of the future. of course. e
You mean that your thoughts turned
toward eternity2-
mo. sir. 7 don't I mean that my
thoughts returned toward home. and ]
tried TO figure out how I could swim
fourteen miles. walk ten nore. and gel
home ia time to feed the hogs Phil
adciphia Press.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-04-24

why did they break on the engage
ment2"
Il don't know. I saw a pained ex-
preston cross his face one night when
she asked him If Joan Of Arc was
Noah's wife. but Of course. a trivial
thing like that wouldn't cause IT,
Indianapolis sun.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-04-24

1t has been shown that Shake
speare's name has been spelled. by re-
sponsibie writers. m 1906 different
ways In his own time. his contempo-
raries spelled his name IN thirty-two
dinerent ways.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-04-24

JAcCO. Corsica. Special. Corre-
spondence, Feb 2I-Ihere Is
a homeiy saying to the effect
that men and women are like
sheep ia the habit Of follow
ing blindlY N lead ol a beIl-
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1901-08-25
A MINIATURE POLICY BOOK.
George Jackson Arrested With the
Document on His Person.

Detective Watson yesterday arrested
George Jackson, colored. thirty years old.
and locked him up at the Twelfth Street
police station on q charge of promoting
policy. In Jackson's possession was found
a complete policy book written in minia-
ture figures on tissue paper, which was
wrapped into little pill-shaped ball and
covered with tinfoil.
Detective Watson had been watching
Jackson for several days, and yesterday
morning was in the waiting room Of the
Mount Vernon Railroad. at Pennsylvania
Avenue and Thirteen-and-a-ha half Street,
when Jackson entered. Jackson went to
the window and bought a ticket for the
II 30 train before he noticed Watson. and
as the latter started for him he hurried
to the door and attempted to get away.
At the same, time he took something
wrapped in tinfoil from between the sec
ond and third fingers of his right hand
and put II in his mouth. When the detec-
tive apprehended him he endeavored to
throw away the mysterious article. The
detective was too quick for him, and Sc
curing the tinfoil found wrapped within
the three sheets of tissue paper contain
ing policy numbers. Jackson Is said to
be a son of Nettie Jackson, who keeps a
cook shop on Thirteen-and- a-haif Street,
near ID Street northwest 1t Is also said
that he is a graduate OF Howard Univer-
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1901-08-25

j. T. Petty. the Auditor. to whom the
matter was referred, has reported an ad
verse recommendation upon the claim of
Mrs. Amelia A. Sparks, nee Bliss. for
compensation alleged to be due to her
father. the late c. II. Bliss, as a street
cleaning contractor for the District In
her letter presenting the claim Mrs
Sparks states that she is under the i'm
pre- ssion that money is due her father for
work done street cleaning contractor
She says that her father was the first
one to have the contract for cleaning the
streets of Washington. somewhere near
the date of 1865 or 1871.
The records show" Mr.. Petty says,
that Mr.. G. H Bliss never held n con-
tract under the consolidated government
IF the District of Columbia, nor do l find
any trace of contract between him and
either of the late corporations of the Dis
trict. ] do find. however. that he held
the office of Surveyor of the l1te cor
poration of Washington. for tie fiscal
years ending June 30. 1865. and June 30,
lSG9, respectively. / also find that he way
paid various sums at different times under
a municipal appropriation for removal of
nuiSances. / find similar entries in con-
nection with the accounts of William
Forsyth and F. II. Donegan. also former
Surveyors of Washington. which indicate
nection with the surveyorship and not In
the capacity of contractors.
In view of these facts. | am of the
opinion that there is no foundation for
the claim that compensation Is due to
the late c. II. Bliss for an uncompleted
contract with the District of Columbia
or either of the corporations which ante
dated the establishment of the present
form of government
Proposals have been submitted to the
District Commissioners for the painting
of the sides of the basement walls of the
school building at Fifteenth and Rose
dale Streets H. Markward offers to do
the work for sol. IS. and John G. Camp
bell. the only other bidder, proposes to
take he contract for
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1901-08-25
DIED FROM NATURAL CAUSES.
Mrs. Rustin's Death Not Due to Hus
bnnd's Blow.

The autopsy at the morgue yesterday
upon the body of Minerva Rustin, col
ored woman about forty-five years old,
revealed the cause of death to be tuber-
cular meningitis While at Freedman's
Hospital. before death, the woman stated
that her husband had struck her upon
the head and that she had suffered from
the blow ever since. 1t was 10 settle the
direct cause of death that the autopsy
was made.
The case attracted considerable atten-
ton for a time, as the woman statement
seemed to indicate assault, and possibly
murder The sheriff of Hanover County,
Va, where the supposed assault was said
to have been committed, has ignored the
telegraphic request Of Captain Boardman
that the circumstances be investigated.
Mrs. Rustin came to Washington about
two weeks ago, with her stepdaughter,
Annie, and secured room at Gil New
HAMPSHIRE Avenue northwest. Last Tues
day she became very Ill and when she
was removed to F'reedmans Hospital In
the evening she had relapsed into IN
consciousness. The following evening she
apparently regained the use or her men,
tai faculties and in a lucid interval told
the physiclan in charge that she had been
hit on the head by her husband. After
that she again sank into state of coma
and died Thursday morning.
The hospital authorities at once notified
the police officials and the Coroner dl-
rected that the body be removed 10 the
morgue The detectives learned that
Mrs Rustin was from Old Church Post
office. Hanover County, Va, and that her
husband had never been in this city. Cap
tain Boardman then telegraphed the facts
in the case to the sheriff of the county,
with the request that he Immediately ad-
wise the Washington authorities as TO
particulars of the affair.
Two days have elapsed but nothing
has yet been heard from the sheriff, and
Yesterday an autopsy was performed upon
the body by Acting Coroner GIazebrook,
with the result previously stated. 1t hav-
ing thus been shown that death was not
due to violence. but to natural causes; the
case was abandoned by the police and the
body delivered to the relatives.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1901-08-25
DYsENCERY CURED WITHOUT THE
AID OF A DOCTOR.

81 am Just up from hard spell OF the fiuS
fdysentery), SAYS Mr.. T. A. Primer, a wcll-known
merchant OF Drummond, Tenn. II used one small
bottle Of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera, and
Diarrhoea Remedy, and was cured without hav-
ing doctor. l consider Il the best cholera
medicine in the world. There Is no need OF
employing doctor when this remedy is used,
for no doctor can prescribe better medicine
for bowel complaint in any form, either for
children or adults II never fails and is pleas
ant 10 take. For sale by Henry Evans, wholesale
and retail, 92A Street, and all druggists.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1901-08-25
yoIIe Pros in the Parsons Case.

District Attorney Gould has ordered a noile
pros to be entered in the of Randall Par
sons a local dentist. who was under indictment
charged with making a criminal assault upon
Bessie E. Bricker, of his patients. The al
legged offence was committed In November, isE'
and DIR. Parsons was put ON trial IN Criminal
Court No / Supreme Court Of the District in
b,ne 1890 After a trial lasting several days the
Jury which heard the evidence failed to agree as
10 the guilt or innocence OF the accused. and he
was discharged from further consideration Of the
matter Al his tr.al nr. Parsons testified in his
own defence and enplIatically denied the ac-
c,Isatjon made against him by Miss Bricker.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1901-08-25
SMOKING IN sTArIoNHoUsEs.
The Practice Strictly Forbidden In
the Mnfn Offices,

An order has been issued by Major Syl-
vester prohibiting smoking by members
of the police force and others in the main
offices of the several stationhouses.
THE practice" he says, should be con-
fined to the sitting rooms and private Of
fees, for reasons apparent to the force.
Women and children and well known
citizens must come to the public offices,
which should be free from anything that
would partake OF annoyance to them or
cause criticism on their part"
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1901-08-25
The Death Record.

The following deaths in the District of Co
Iumbia have been reported to the Health De-
partment during the twenty-tar hours expiring
at noon yesterday: James Robert Brown, lS years ;
Charles b. Housh 65 years; John ". Clements
~ years; Israe Swayzc, 80 wears; Lee Thope. 81
wears: Henry Miller SO wears: Darby NJ Hcadley,
81 years; william Smith. 80 years; William II.
Yancey u wears; Margaret Estella Green. 9
wears. Lois T. Armstrong. ] wear: Louis T. Shoe
maker, l year; Edward Doyle, 10 months; Mich
ael E. Reynolds. days
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1901-08-25
The Patrol Wagon Covers.

The patrol wagon Of the Second precinct has
been attracting a great deal OF attention OF late,
il being the first OF the wagon to be provided
with a black top and curtains. II Is the m
tention of the department TO similarly equip all
OF the patrol wagons The purpose in making the
change is TO render the vehicle less conspicuous
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1901-08-25

Marriage licenses were issued yesterday to James
A. Madison, jr. and Henrietta f. Moulton Minor
E. FUR and Myrtle b. Thomas. James A. Car
son and Annie Laura Bradley, William +. Rob.
ertson and Annie Neal Thomas A. Chisn and
Mildred Engle Charles Clatterbuck and Matte
Lee Higgs. both Of Laurel, Md, Arthur X.
Boone and Willie W. Fall. both of Pine Bluff,
Ark
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1901-08-25

Our rebuilding is a
continuation Of a sue
&c ssful past. This
chart Of items shows
the power Of strength
upon which this bust
ness was built. It's a
monument made and
constructed Of such
materials as honest
m e thods, bona-fde
values, truthful state
m e n t S. e fforts to
please, prices the low
est, and strictly the
same to one and all.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1901-08-25
Westinghouse arts

Among the Interesting exhibits
at the iate Paris Exposition va. .
fne display OF Rorieit Air Cushion
Trusres Of all kinds. supporters.
and various appliances for men,
women. and children. from l2za
+ St. n. W. which took the high
est award over al. compel tors,
American and foreign. The Rorick
Air Cushion Truss Company leads
the world. Two weeks trial. Two
years guarantee. Catalogue and
consultation free 1924 = St. n.
w, .a..xs}
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1901-08-25
Ibs Wasbin9ton Times.
SUNDAY, AUGUST %, 1901.


Fair today and tomorrow; light north to north
east winds.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1901-08-25

Highest temperature, p. m........-...-..-...so
Lowest temperature, 10 a. m...........-.-.....iv
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1901-08-25

Low tide. .lo'4t ~: anu " {,
nh tiJe ......,3:53 AN. and All Ply
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1901-08-25
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.

Lamps III today. ~ I
Lamps out tomorrow. ----..........'---4'o I n
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1901-08-25

sun rose. 5=23 An sun se;s...-..6:39 7 VI
Moon rises. ............. Moon sets.....l;oo An
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1901-08-25

,Dbona 1874 I2 quart bottles q the WASH
L HOiIS iSof ington Brewing Co.'s famous
fos Qnor Golden Hop Beer 81. De-
iOi DSSi. livered in unlettereo wagons
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1901-08-25
IN PowerM
III OF N
4 Strength Y
II These Values.
A Power of Strength From Our
Domestic Dept.

~ W - W. 80 WI
Domestic Dept.
! case of the famous Androscoggin
Bleached Muslin, which everyone
knows the quality and value of, we
shall distribute this case by r ar
allowing 10 yards to each GUS nv
toner at, per yard. va
We offer you the finest French
Feather-proof Ticking in fancy pat
tern, which we know cannot be
bought or duplicated elsewhere 10r
for less than 25c per yard, SELL IN
We are closing out a line of French
Sateens in figured patterns, a very
fair assortment of designs II ar
colorings also good. which NJ
sold up to 25c per yard, at........O+
Our Domestic Department is tempo
rarily located second floor front, Busy
Corner Building.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-19

his friends, MT. and Mrs. Thad Welch. The Welch-Best camp was near that of the Lippincott's. Young Best saw Miss Rippey and became slave. Both were interested in art. Both were musicians. Both loved nature and nat ural moods as demonstrated in that famous valley of the beautiful. The little chapel in the Yosemite became the end of their Sunday walks, when both sang in the chapel choir.
 There is only one ending to such a summer. The marriage day was set for July 2s, and the Bridal Veil of the falls was chosen as the screen for the young woman's. cheeks while the cere- mony should be pronounced.
 A motley crowd was there when the wedding party came to stand among the giant powders. The music was not 'Lohengrin,' but the thunder of falling waters. The couple went down the valley on honeymoon trip.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-19
RUSSIA PLANS EXPOSITION.
VIII Hold International Congress of Fisheries in St. Petersburg
 fin 1902.

Notice has been received by the state department from the Russian embassy of the international exposi- tion and congress of fisheries, to be held in St. Petersburg in 1902. An invitation is extended to the United States to participate in the exposi- ton and to send official delegates and experts to the congress. The fol- lowing extract is taken from the reg ulations:
 'The exhibition is open to Russian and foreign exhibitors. Its objects consist in determining the actual con- dition of sea and fresh water fish cries and of other similar pursuits; acquaint producers and consumers with the various products of fisheries and with methods of preparing and preserving same; exhibiting the grad uaI development and actual state of artificial fish breeding, as likewise the various aspects of amateur fish ing and angling, and promoting sci entific research pursued in the inter- ests of fisheries.
 Exhibits will be carried on Rus sian railways at reduced rates. The exhibition will be proclaimed bond ed store for foreign exhibits. Duties will be charged on goods remaining in Russia"
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-19
MuIe Teama a New Fad.

And now society has an idea for a new fad. It was about time for some one to spring something new and Mrs. Reginald De Koven, wife of the com. poser and one of the famous beauties of Washington, is the one to whom the credit is due for the new sensa- tion. Mrs. De Koven appeared on the street the other day in an admirably appointed turnout drawn by two mules. The vehicle was a dogcart, very high, and the mules were driven tandem. Itmade very smart looking combination and one of which no whip need be ashamed.
 Mrs. De Koven's lead may be fol- lowed by others, and it is not too much to say that before the season begins many other dogcarts and mules may be seen on Washington's streets.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-19

her off. He sunk his talons into her face and shoulder, but she struggled so hard and was such a substantial load that he could not get her off the ground.
 The boy beat at the bird with both small fists, but, finding them poor weapons against such a foe, ran into the house and got a carving knife, with which he returned to the fight. His first aim was to put the eagles claws out of commission and he slashed away fercely at the scaly legs, one of which he cut nearly off. Maddened by the pain, the bird girl off and began at little August with talons, beak and wings. The boy fought as hard as he could, but his strength was failing. The moth CT, hearing the screams of the girls, grabbed aEsharp hatchet and rushed into the fray. A few stout blows from this heavier weapon dismayed the eagle and partly disabled him. He started to fly away, but could get no further than the ridge pole of the barn, where he lighted. Joe Delcher, a butcher, who passed half an hour later, got a rife and brought the bird down. It measured eight feet across the wings. The little girl was badly cut up where the savage creature had stuck it's claws into her in the effort to get lifting hold.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-19
A Noah,s Ark Handicap.

At a fancy fair got up the other day on a race course near Paris in aid of a military hospital, the chief attraction was sort of Noah's ark handicap race. The trainers were ladies, who had their work cut out for them in the capacity of drivers as well. One sportswoman brought a guinea fowl, another cock, third guinea pig. Others drove, pushed or pulled a tortoise, duck, a hare, a rabbit, a sheep and pigeon respec- lively. The guinea pig passed the win ming post first, the hare, who started scratch, having gone off on tangent, with it's despairing mistress running after it, while the tortoise was sure, but too slow, and the others could not be got to finish the course, except the duck, which took second place. London Telegraph.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-19
Farmers Must Repair Roads.

The good roads movement is being actively and strongly advocated by the rural free delivery division of the post office department. Reports are coming into the office rapidly from all sections where the roads travelled by the rural carriers are in bad con dition. The department promptly ad- dresses the postmaster from whose office the route starts, instructing him to notify the patrons of the route that the lack of attent ton given the roads will, if continued, en- danger the permanency of the rural free delivery service on that route. A rural carrier cannot possibly make regular time or perform efficient service over poor roads, particularly during the winter and spring months.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-19
Hoya1ty,s ca.t-on Raiment.

One reason why the confidential iervants of royalty have been able to amass comfortable fortunes in spite of their moderate salaries is that they receive from their employers many gifts of old clothes and other things which they can turn into money. The outgrown raiment of Queen Victoria's children used to be quickly purchased by discreet persons from the confiden- tial servants, who did not offer these perquisites to the world at large, but only to select clientele. Tn Catholic countries the church and it's various sisterhoods are glad to take over the leavings of royal and imperial fam lilies; for splendid robes can be turned into vestments for the Madonna or the priests or for altar draperies.-De- troit Free Press.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-19
SUCCEEDS AT MILAN.
Modern Lodginghouse Established
 There Works Satisfactorily.
Is Modelled After the WeII-Knovvn Newton Houses of London azd Fills a Much-Needed Place in
 Workingman's Life.

William Jarvis, consul at Milan, ad" vises the state department that ho- tel, or lodging-house, after the style of the we1l-known Rowton houses of London, has been built and opened at Milan. The expenE has been provided by society formed expressly to fur nish the necessary capital by means of donations. It was decided by the society to establish something in Italy on the order of the houses in London, but with such changes as the ground, place and means would allow. The ho- tel was opened June IS, and is now in working order. It was atsfrst thought that majority of the frequenters would be of the working class, but ex- perience so far shows that almost the entire custom is composed of the poor CT paid clerks, shop assistants and others of that class. It is restrict ed to males only.
 The cost of admission is about eA cents per day, with an extra charge of 1.93 cents for bed and linen; but, on the other hand, lodging for the week extra, charge for linen. Everyone must be in his bed before midnight and out in the morning not later than nine o'clock. Access to the bed rooms can only be had from seven p. m. until midnight. Smoking is not permitted in the bedrooms, and the use of electric lights is allowed only for dressing and undressing.
 No objects can be left in these rooms, separate closets being pro- vided for personal clothing, while trunks, etc, are given room in the store closets. The bathrooms are open night and day for the use of the inmates, a complete bath costing 3.s6 cents, while a shower bath may be taken for 1.9S cents. Food may be bought outside and cooked in the kitchens of the hotel, or it may be bought in the hotel at the cheapest possible price. Everyone may do hi own washing or have it done for him in the hotel at a nxed tariff.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-19
HAS wRI1I4H A DUoK.
nIze- Nordfca, the Celebrated Singer Gives 10 the Musical World
 Valuable Advice.

William Armstrong. the musical critic and lecturer, has arrived in New York with the manuscript of a book by Mme. Nordica, which is promised to bear the title, Hints to Singers" This is Mime. Nordica's first attempt at book writing, and abe has written a work which Mr. Armstrong says should meet with high favor from singers of all de xrees- MT. Armstrong, who went with the singer and her husband. Zeolton Dome, to Boil, resort in the Black Forest, edited the work and has brought 1t to New York for publica- fion- Several offers have been made for the work, but no arrangement with any publisher has yet been made
 Nme- Nordica's book first treats of the choice of singing as a profession and che choice of 8 teacher and where to study She gives clear Idea of what is demanded of a singer, and takes. step by step. the church concert. oratorio and operatic ca- reers of singers, and gives practical advice upon the great variety of points that present themselves to the singer who would attain the success 1kat is snduzing-