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The Washington times., 1901-09-04
Proceedings for Divorce.

Proceedings for divorce were filed yesterday by
Albert c. Floyd, who asks for a legal separation
from his wife. Alice NJ. Floyd. The parties were
married in this city in ISIS. Z. b. Hay is named
counsel for the petitioner.
The Washington times., 1901-09-04
A Street Car Accident.

While attempting to board Metropolitan car
No. 1926 at the corner of Four -and-a-half Street
and Maryland Avenue southwest. about s:i5
o'clock yesterday morning. Frederick Muse, color
ed ffty-ive years old, fell and badly bruised his
knees. He was helped to his home.
The Washington times., 1901-09-04
Patent for n Rotary Engine

Patent rights were issued September 3
to Lewis c. Maltby Washington, ID. c..
assignor to Z. S. Stokes. trustee, Wash
ington d. c., for a rotary steam engine
The issue of September comprises iSS
patents, 81 designs. IS trade marks. IA la
bells. prints, and reissue making a to-
tai of $50
The Washington times., 1901-09-04
Assaulted Her Companion.

On being convicted in the Police Court yester-
day of having committed assault upon Nettie
johnson. her companion, Maggie Anderson was
sent to jail for thirty days in default Of SO fine
The Washington times., 1901-09-04
Convicted OF n Theft.

Ella Ward viii spend the next thirty days in
Jail unless she pays fine of $40. She was con-
vieted Yesterday OF having stolen a pair of ear
rings worth SO, and stick pin worth so cents
from Matte L. johnson.
The Washington times., 1901-09-04

Academy-"The Great White Diamond even
ing.
Kernan's-"Wine. Woman, and Song" after
noon and evening.
Gentry's Dog and Pony Show at Thirteenth and
Streets northwest.
The Washington times., 1901-09-04
Negro Falls Two stories.

Iandon Taylor, colored hi;y-eight years old,
Of Sal2 sherman Avenue northwest, fell from the
second floor Of the Cumberland Flats, on Thomas
Circle. yesterday afternoon to the basement and
broke his righ; leg below the knee. lie was
taken to the Emergency Hospital.
The Washington times., 1901-09-04
Her Condition Improved.

The condition of Eliza Jackson, eolored, eight
cen years old, who was hit in the head with
brick Monday afternoon by Ernest Washington,
was much improved yesterday. The surgeons at
the Freedman's Hospital believe that she is out
of danger
The Washington times., 1901-09-04
Divorced for pescrtion.

Mary NJ. King yesterday granted a divorce
from her husband. James King. The decree.
which is signed by Justice Anderson states that
the separation granted because OF the de-
sertion Of Mrs. King by her husband.
The Washington times., 1901-09-04
VIII of John A. Thomas.

The will of John \. Thomas, dated May 81,
1901 last. filed yesterday for probate With
the exception OF $500 left his daughter. Sophia
Thomas. and gold watch and chain to his son.
tate shall be divided among his children in equal
shares
The Washington times., 1901-09-04

the Acting Engineer Commissioner,
captain Newcomer. has approved the rec
ommendation of Assessor Darneille for
the refund Of the tax paid in 1896 by Mrs.
b. {. West on the water rent for prem
iseS 1900 f Street northwest This ques-
tlon has been before the Commissioners
for some time and has been the subject
OF an opinion by the Attorney for the
lot
The Washington times., 1901-09-04
Took Her Personal Bond.

Personal bonds were taken yesterday by Iet'-e
O'Donnel of the Police Court, in the case or
Belle Johnson, who was convicted of having
stolen ring worth SIS from Rose NJ Brown.
The Washington times., 1901-09-04
Washington--Pari aris

Among ;h- interesting exhibit
at the late Paris Exposition was
fine display OF Roriuk AIR Cushion
Trusses OF all kinds, supporters.
and various appliances for men.
women. and children. from l224
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. 1874 = St n.
W.
The Washington times., 1901-09-04
Wife Named as Sole beneficiary.

The will of Franz Sobotka dated August IL
last, was filed yesterday for probate. The testa-
tor states that he is a subject of the Emperor
of Austria Hungary and after the payment Of
his debts, directs that his entire estate shall re-
vert to his WIFE Magarita D. Sobotka. who is
named eNecutrix
The Washington times., 1901-09-04
Sent to Jail.

Arthur Thomas pleaded guilty in the Police
Court yesterday to the larceny of bicycle val
ued at $50 from John Boyland. He was sent to
Jail for thirty days in default OF $40 fine.
The Washington times., 1901-09-04

The Commissioners have been informed
that the work of putting the area in front
of the House of Detention in sanitary
condition has been completed.
The Washington times., 1901-09-04

,ng frames. The Acting Engineer Com
missioner has approved the recommends :
uon OF the Computing Engineer, and the
wires will remain as they are
The Washington times., 1901-09-04

Commissioner Allen, of the Patent Of
fee. returned to Washington yesterday
morning and resumed fis official duties
The Washington times., 1901-09-04
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.
PIenIed GniIty to nInI.fnr T

Pleaded Guilty to Making Threats.
Charles II. Williamson yesterday pleaded guilty
to having made threats of violence against his
wife, Florence Williamson. His personal bonds
were taken to keep the peace.
The Washington times., 1901-09-04
TILE SIN AND MOON.

Highest temperature p. m.............-.....7
Lowest temperature, 6 a. m....................e NJ. q
The Washington times., 1901-09-04
Greater boon to man than wealth,
Warmers Safe Cure gives him health.

,DhOua 1854 u quart bottles - the wash-
HohS iSoI ington Brewing Co.'S famous
for. Rear Golden Hop Beer 81. De-
ioh DSSi. livered in unletterer wagons
The Washington times., 1901-09-04
The Rest prescription for Malaria

Chills and fever Is a bottle OF Groves Tasteless
Chill Tonic. 1t is simply iron and quinine in
tasteless form. No cuEe-no pay. Price SOC.
The Washington times., 1901-09-04
Che 1uasbinston Times
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4. 1901
Weather Indications.
TEMPERATURE.

Generally fair today and tomorrow; light north
easterly winds becoming variable.
The Washington times., 1901-09-04
STREET LIGHTING.

Low tide. $3.50 AN. and GAO p NJ
High tide. :0s NJ
The Washington times., 1901-09-04
ADJUSTMENTS.

Lamps ht TO-DAY ......................I:Oi p
Lamps out tomorrow w......................4:4O 40 A.
The Washington times., 1901-09-04
TIDE TABLE

Sun rose .....5:Sl AN. Sun sets........62 % Pm.
Moon rises. 1921 PM. Moon sets................
The Washington times., 1901-09-04

B. II. Warner has written the Commits
sioners regarding the remaining of School
Street. II understand" Mr.. Warner says,
that it is contemplated changing the
name of School Street to Fourteenth
Street Place. | would suggest that this
street be named Fifteenth Street, as 1t
naturally falls in as a. continuation Of
that street.
The Washington times., 1901-09-04

John Franklin Crowell, of 21H P Street
northwest, protests against the proposed
change of the names OF streets within the
original city limits. Nr Crowel says:
81 trust that you may see the advisa-
bility of not changing the long-establish-
ed nomenclature of streets running east
and west within this original city limits.
Whatever changes may be deemed neces-
sary beyond the boundary should in my
opinion he considered as separate
problem entirely"
The Washington times., 1901-09-04

Acting Engineer Commissioner New
conner has approved the recommendation
for the construction of one catch basin
at the northeast corner of Erie Street and
Champlain Avenue. and one at the north
Avenue
The Washington times., 1901-09-04

The recommendation for the construc-
tion of two side basins on Whitney Ave
nue. east of Brightwood Avenue was ap-
proved yesterday by the Acting Engineer
Commissioners
The Washington times., 1901-09-04

Captain Newcomer the Acting Engineer
Commissioner. has approved the request
recently made by Warren f. Brenizer
for permission to work overtime when
necessary in lowering the floor of the
culvert under the New Cut Road, i'll con
nection with the construction of a sewer
In Arizona ANnnIn
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-22
MARK TWAIN ON CHARITY.

Mark Twain declares. In the Argonsut,
that when "A man makes an appeal for
charity IL is "A great mistake TO get ev'''y-
body ready 20 give money and then not
pass the hat. Some years ago in Hart
ford" he said the other day, I'VE all
went 20 church on a hot, sweltering night
10 hear the annual report OF Mr.. Hawley
a city missionary, who went around fnd-
ing the people who needed help and didn't
want 10 ask for Il. He told OF the life In
the cellars. where poverty resided he
gave instances of the heroism and devo-
tion OF the poor. The poor are always
good 10 each other. When a man with
millions gives We make great deal Of
noise. It's noise I'm the wrong place. For
it's the widows mite that counts Well,
Hawley worked me up TO great state. /
couldn't wait for him to get through. 4
had four hundred dollars I'm my pocket /
wanted 10 give that and borrow more to
give. You could see greenbacks in every
eve. hut he didn't pass the plate, and IL
grew hotter and We sleeper. ~ enthu-
sinsm went down. down, down--ore hun
drod dollars az time, TN finally, when
the plate came around, stole ten cents
out OF &C. So YOU see neglect like this
may lead to crime
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-22
THE FAR EASTERN PROBLEM.

An agreement mas been reached between Russia and England by which
In the
s
rather hsrical countrymn who talking
andth
they win be careful in future
a Of
has turn IN in
the
armies
ing patch
of fsouvcn
hccnse
A
o
crsr their
methods and
bloody
yet unfortunately. to
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-22
THE LITTLE DAIRY !. !.

and grandpapa looked very much disap-
pointed for awhile, and then he said:
Never mind! / think We can afford 10
buy another COW. III see about it,"
II wish you wouldn't said grand
mamma. Butter making ls so much
trouble"
Trouble said grandpaps; mo trouble
at ALI"
II don't mind getting a little tired"
said Cousin Cecil. "and it's such fun"
Ask Celia" said grandmamma. You
had the fun OF making butter. but Celia
had the hard work. She had to carry the
milk away down to the dairy, and carry
the churn and the pals and pans To and
from the house TO be washed and scalded,
and scrub the dairy ana do all the other
things that you and grandpapa could not
do or forgot. You'll have 10 get "A special
working maid, as well as another cow II
you make butter this year, for Celia has
all she can well do in the laundry"
And so they talked IL over. and decid-
ed To leave the dairy locked up and buy
ordinary salted butter. and after awhile
Cecil and grandpapa found other things
To occupy and amuse them, and forgot
all about their disappointment
That all happened six years ago. Now
Cousin Cecil IL almost grown up, aud
Katharine is no longer tiny baby. but
a big girl OF seven years old, with three
'front.' teetn out anu bnOtner one loose.
When all came TO Holiday house this
summer. Katharine and her little brother
Roger each took one of dear grandpapas
hands and walked all over the place
They went down past the spring house,
and noticed how much water was I'm the
spring. and how the honeysuckles had
grown.
whats that other little house. with
the woodbins climbing all around tho
Window asked Katharine.
THAT used to be the dairy said
What's a dairy?" asked Katharine.
So grandpa told them all about IT,
why don't you make butter there
now asked Roger when he had finished.
1T is so far from the house that IL IL
too much trouble to fetch and carry ov-
orything. grardpapa answered and
we've only one coN you know
'LerS see the little house. said both
So grandpapa found the KEY and opened
what dear il,tio house" exclaimed
Katharine. II wish We might have II for
Why. so you mayr' said grandpapa.
"GOody.' said both together. aud they
ran on clapp,ng their hands for 10y. to
tell Catitns their nurse
Wcn. they swept down all the cobwebs
and opened the window, and swept and
washed the floor. Next they hung turkey
red curtains at the window and pot a red
cloth on the table and n strip of mating
on the uoofs inlN itrt tncN iouilu-ln thc
attic. Then they tackled some bright pic
lures ON the wall. and brought down their
little chairs and table from the nursery.
But the trough looked bndly--of course
there had been no water IN " since they
stopped using the dairy. and 10 was all
dry cement Ike the nOor.
- know what Wen do said katha-
rlne, "lIi ask Cousin cecil if We can keep
the boat cushions there
ON shs ran. and came back With her
arms full of scarlet cushions, with which
she filled the tank.
IL makes a lovely sofa. said Roger.
falling down ou the cushions
So this L. how Katharine and Roger
happened 20 have house - their own.
some fins ! will tell Won OF thn good
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-22
WORKING FOR THE PEOPLE.

Ii has never The indulge self auda-
ton over what proposes do in the
wing rights people safeguarding their
graspng corporate otherwise
prefers people pass judgment work being satisfied
that just but the best
possibly receive
blowing spirit that attention is called
10 three important directly
and concerning which The public
sentiment the public good.
For many months people
system the
railways Company steadasy
grant them except
accepted agitation accomplished something The
Assembly adopted resolution providing appoint
special committee consider the question
able railroad
pany Justly with its patrons but though should
fail its work potent influence ultimately bringing
the desired result.
When the Union Railroad Company ago sought legs
latve with the Danelson Company The
opposed such ratification the ground province
the aw-makng body the give agree
entered into between corporations That view
be entertained by majority of the Representa-
which has refused the bill much by
Company and under which hoped privileges
dare to ask for openly.
Some months several citizens conceived
city ought purchase Cat Swamp for park purposes That project
The News opposed the residents already
in Blackstone park breathing place adequate
pointed price
for the property double that for which
immediate ugborood could bought meeting
the Board Aldermen there seeking perm
sion of the General Assembly park
OF this proposed spend substantial portion pur
chase and Improvement the Swamp property by the
emphatic of the aldermen pass resolution
and Cat Swamp project Some
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-22
EXCURSIONS TO THE PAN.AMERlCAN.

Al over the country the people are
planning 90 make excursions next sum
mer Co the Pan-American exposition.
clubs are being organized whose mem
bers are saving money for the trip I'm
this way. Pan American study clubs are
also being organized. Some large bust
ness Arms are planning to give cxcur-
sions to their employees, and In. many
manufactures the employees are organ
izing 90 20 in % body TO the eNpositiu
In the large shoes manufacturing concern
of Hanan 4 Sous OF BROOKLYN the em-
ploycs Who have organized themselves
into au association called the Mutual \
society. have decided ou a five days cN-
cursiou 90 the Pan American and
Niagara Fails and have engaged
special vcstibuled train FOR the
purpose The trip viii be made during
Independence week and IL s. expected
that nt least looo persons will participate
In tho Journey
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-22
DIE D..

ANTHoNY--At Edgewood, Goth inst.
entered into rest, Louise =, only daugh-
ter OF Noel l.. and Hattie A. Anthony.
aged II years and months.
Funeral from her parents residence. 1il
Wheeler avenue. at 1850 o'clock Sunday.
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend.
Moses Homans Bxby, ID. D., in his 7lth
year.
CLARK-In Apponaug, on the 2ist inst.
Francis Reynolds, son of James II. and
Mary +. Clark, in his 2Sd year.
CLARKE-In West Glocester, r. l..
March 20. Mary Clarke, aged 90 years.
DIMAN--In this city on the 2lst inst.
Emily Stimson Diman, widow of J.
Lewis Diman, and daughter of the late
John j. Stimson, in her 6Sth yeaI
HoLRoyD--In this city. Goth inst, Sarah
j., widow of James Manning Holroyd.
aged 81 years, IL months and 20 days.
JENKs-In Pawtucket. r.. l., 2oth inst.
William Henry jerks, i'm the seth year
of his age.
KENNEDY-In Greenville.A 2lst inst.
Capt. James +. Kennedy, I'm the 9th
year OF his age.
KILMARTIN-In this city. on the 2oth
inst, David Kilmartin, aged IS years.
McELLIN--In this city, Goth inst. Thorn
az T., son OF Thomas and Catherine
McEllin I'm the 10th year OF his age.
RoBINSON-In awtucket, March 2l.
1901 Thomas Robinson, I'm his .-st year.
SHATTUCK-At pawtucket. Goth Inst.
Mary ]. L., widow OF William H. Shat
tuck. aged 30 years
TEpLFR-In Manville. March 10, Emma
A. Chapman. wife OF ~narles III. Tep-
Ter. In her 18th year.
wHIPPLE-In this city 20th inst, Laura
Byron Whlpple. beloved wife OF Frank
NJ. Whipple.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-22

When Katharine was tiny baby
grandpapa had two nice mooley cows.
There was much more milk, OF course,
than we could drink, even with Katha-
rine's assistance. She did the best she
could to to help us. So grandpa said that
the best way 10 use the milk was 10 make
butter.
II like fresh butter much better. any
way, than tho salted kind we buy" said
grandpapa.
but we can't make butter" said dear
grandmamma; we've no dairymaid and
no dairy"
20. I'll see 10 that" said grandpapa.
Grandmamma only laughed. She did not
believe he really meant to do anything.
But the very next day came two men
with spades and picks, and began TO dig
near the spring.
What arc they doing9" asked grand
mampa.
WALT and see" said grandpapa
Py and by came two men and two loads
OF lumber and the first thing grandmam-
ma knew. she looked out of her window
early one morning and there was dear
little house, with a door and a window
and "a sloping roof and ventilator just
like chimney!
my gracious" said grandmamma
Would YOU like 10 come down after
breakfast and see the dairy?' asked
grandpapa.
Well. Il was the tiniest little dairy any
one ever saw. IL was built with double
walls, so that the hot sun couldn't get
IN. and IL had cemeuted Hoor 10 keep
out the dampness. All along one side
was trough OF cement, through which
the cold spring water ran. and on the
other side was n big table. which could
be hooked up against the wall, when not
| an use.
And there was dear little wooden
| churn and pals and pans and a wooden
tray and ladlc.
| Yes" said grandmamma, "it Is all
very nice. hut where ~ your dalrymsid?' %
! Here she is," said grandpapa. holding
! opeu the door-and who should come In
bat Cousin Celia who was little grl
( hersclf then. pniS f. years old. she had
I on ono OF Martha's caps. ana hcr sleeve,
! were rolled up almost to her shoulders
GRACIOUS said vrandmamma again
| Well an that summer grsudpapa and
| Cousin Celia. made the butter. with Celia
/ to hclp They poured the milk morning
I and night into shallow pans snd lefI
! them ~ the cool spring water until tn,
] beautiful yellow cream rose TO the top
I Then Celia SKINNED II or and put ~ ir
! the churn--and whom there was enough
cream IN The churn they all took turns
| rhurninx II until the butter came. OFTEN
when the weather was warm. Il took q
/ long time
! When cold weather came we all wen
away to the city. as usual and the dairy
was closed. The two mooley COWS and IA,
! horses aud dogs and cats were left foi
| John aud Thomas to care for
Grandpapa and Celia talked often dur
| lua fhc winter OF tle good times they has
| had. iIaking butter and planned all sortl
| OF improvements I'm the dairy for the fol
| lowing summer.
| Jusf think how dreadfully they Eel
| when they returned 60 Holiday house ii
| Nav. and John told them that the olde
nionlev COW had died. and there was ils
! enough milk for tho house without lsav
lng any for Batter making celia erie,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-22

Der OF questions were asked and answer
cd by Dr. Garvin.
Mrs. Janette s French OF Pawtucket
spoke OF the woman's suffrage movement
i'm that city Among other things she re-
ferred 10 the Womans Suffrage League
there and said that although IL had de-
clned somewhat in recent years, Ii
had suddenly sprung into being again
and taken on new lease OF life, so TO
speak.
This revival she said was caused by the
political situation in Pawtucket.
Mrs. French represented the league as
it's president at the recent hearing con-
cerning the police commission before the
judiciary committee at Pawtucket
Mrs. French further announced that q
public meeting, under the auspices of the
suffrage league would be held I'm the hall
in Kenyon block on Saturday evening.
In the business meeting which was held
at the close OF the formal program of
yesterday. plans were discussed concern-
ing the coming national convention of
the woman suffragists.
The convention opens on the 30th of
May and continues until june s. IL was
voted that Mrs. "A. G. Dewing represent
the X. T. Woman's Suffrage association
at the convention, and that she be joined
by many as could conveniently attend
the same.
1t was also voted that the Woman 8
Journal which is the official organ OF
the suffragisis, be placed I'm the woman's
college and the high schools OF the state.
so far as possible.
The press committee OF which Mrs
French is chairman were appointed TO at
tend 10 this matter
The meeting proved most interesting
and profitable one despite the fact that
because of the downponr, but few were
present.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-22
WHAT WOMEN ARE
DOING AND SAYING.

The regular monthly meeting of che
Rhode Island woman's Suffrage associa-
ton was held I'm the rooms OF the Meta.
physical association, IIoppin Homestead
building. yesterday afternoon.
The president. Mrs. A. O. Dewing. was
in the chair and called the meeting to
order at 3 o'clock. after which the reports
Of the secretary and treasurer were pre-
sented. Mrs. Mary *. Wood. the secre-
tary. reported the sum of s5l6S in the
treasury.
After the disposal of the reports, DIR.
l., c. Garvin. OF Lonsdale was introduced
and spoke briefly on the topic, Practical
Work. what Next?' ~.
In beginning his remarks .Dr. Garvin
said that Introductory to his talk on
practical work he wished TO call at
tention TO the fact that the political
situation I'm the state - Rhode Island
was about as bad as IL could be-"
lie then gave an account OF the work
OF the advisory council in respect TO the
initiative and referendum bill and ex-
pressed the regret OF all at the indefi
mite postponement of their measure.
The remainder OF his talk was devoted
TO a consideration OF plans 10 amend the
fundamental law of the state, which IL
the consideration in behalf of the people.
The plans as suggested by DIR. Garvin.s
were not fully formulated however, but
probably will be acted upon later.
At the conclusion of DIR. Garvin's ad-
dress, Hon Amasa Eaton added few
words in which he concurred with the
advice and opinions advanced by Dr.Gar-
vim.
A discussion followed in which a num-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-22
Doings in the =.
= Jociat G,orid.

Among the noticeable events in the So
cial world which will follow the passing
OF Easter will be the marriage OF Miss
Molle Cooke, daughter of Judge Cooke.
to MIR. william comstock, son OF Richard
Comstock. OF this city. The ceremony
will be performed at st. Stephens church
on April tenth
Miss Colt and Miss Weedcn have been
the guests OF Miss Jackson OF New York
during the psot week.
MIR. William Dunnell and family have
just returned from a prolonged stay in
the south.
Mrs. Joseph Davoll gave a dinner party
to ten guests at tho Narragansett Hotel
last evening.
Mrs. E. ID. Pearce also entertained at
dinner at her residence.
The private dancing class of Mrs. s. G.
Blodgett. at East Greenwich. closes to-
day. The same has been great success
and has supplied long felt want in that
conservative old town.