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The times., 1901-03-10
Lived in Three Centuries.

3fr. J1,opl NcGr4th and Abraham J. Elmer
have lived in three centuries Mr. Abraham F.
limsr. OF Utica ~ j., was born on january
zg. I7-2 and Hr Joseph McCrath, OF SO East
Eigbfy--geoud street New York born iu
l1ae. Both oi these men are still hale aud
hearty Mr. Elmer enjoyed his New Years
turkey and took a walk in the afternoon Mr
McGrath enjoy, life better than most men at
seventy. These two remarkable men are pos
sesscd OF al their faculties, and claim their
vigor. strength, and long life are due 10 the
constant Use oi Duhy's Pure Malt Whiskey as
their only medicine Mr. Elmer writes us that
but Duffy Pure Malt Whisky, aud lac takes IL
lH an c2g-Hcg tour times "a dav. Mr. McGrath
has used uo other medicine for several years and
says that Duffy Pure Aalt Nhiskcy keeps him
well and strong. DufIy's Pure Malt Whisky is
tuily 2Odsend 90 old people Is well as young.
The times., 1901-03-10
LIQUID AIR HIS ENEMY.
Peculiar Plight of George Dietz. sup
posed To lie Insnne.

a veteran Of the late Indian and Span
ish-American wars, George Delaney
Dietz, aged forty-nine years. is
held at the First precinct sta
tlon, pending an examination of his
mental condition. Ii is said he was once
an inmate of st. EIizabetn's Asvlum. He
viii be examined by surgeons of the
Police Department. He is from tSnita-
dclphia. and has spent much time nj the
Soldiers Home, in this city.
Last night DietZ hurried into the First
precinct station. II know that is tL.
matter with YOU all, he said. speaking
to the stationkeeper You are connected
with liquid air ~ No one present feIt inc
tined in denying this propositioD for IFS
meaning appeared vague Dietz then
warmed up 10 his subject and launched
forth in eNplanati"n 1t is wonderful.
truly wonderful he continued and has
caused much trouble Liquid air can al
ways be felt, but its effects on people arr.
as many aud varied as it is possible to
imagine" DietZ said he had written Sen
ator Penrose all about it, and was pre-
pairing to leave the station when h. wa,
detained. He admitted to the police that
he had once been IN st. Eliza beth's Asv-
year ago.
While in a cell Dietz saw a reporter
He said he had had checkered career.
both in the army and In civilian IIfe His
home is at ri South Second Street, Phiia-
dclphia, he said, but he spends little time
there. In the spring of 1883, Dietz saws
he enlisted in the Seventh Infantry and
served two years. Shortly afterward he
Joined the F'ign United States cavalry.
went to Fort Reno, T. r., and took part
in several campaigns in the far West
Then he became ai'member of the Sixth
Cavalry and went to the Valley of the
Yellowstone. Dietz spent five years In
this command, according to his story
In the fan of 1895, Dietz says, he made
a grave mistake. in that he enlisted i'm
the Eighth Regular Cavalry. for then. he
claims. liquid air began to manifest itself
to him On numerous occasions Dietz
SAYS. he called the attention of his officers
to the afr, especially while he was sta
toned at Augusta, Ga. Toward the sum
mer of 1898. the prisoner said he dis
covered a gigantic plot to Kill him. and
all bv means of his aTchenemy, LIQUID
air. This plot developed rapidly, so that
Dietz says he was sent TO Washington
and confined to St. Elizabeth Asylum
FOR the Insane He went into the asylum
February 4 1899 and remained until Oc-
tober 1s OF the same year. when he was
released in an improved condition. Dur
ing the Spanish American war, Dietz says,
IN was stationed along the Atlantic sea
board.
The times., 1901-03-10
TRIED TO POISON HIS FATHER.
Jersey Boy Confesses That He Used
GNnmid.. OF Iolnsslmm.

CAMDEN. \. D.. March 9-Wnliam
Moore. jr.. eighteen years old. who was ar
rested Thursday night ou q charge Of at
tempting To- poison his father, confessed TO
Assistant Prosecutor OF the Pleas Archer
Yesterday afternoon. Il don't kEow why I
did it,. he said. % must have been
crazy"
His father. who made the complaint. was
anxious 90 Withdraw the charge, and pa
tneticauy pleaded with Justice Of the
Peace Starkhousc to dismiss the lad but
the Justice deemed the case too serious
and held the accused TO await the action
Of the grand jury.
Young Moore had been admonished by
His father against keeping late hours. and
ridiculcd for carrying photograph of d
girl In hiS pocket. While at breakfast
Thursday morning the elder Moore de-
Iected bad taste IN dish OF pOrridge
He spoke of ir, and Mrs. Moore. the boy !
stepmothcr found q red powder iu ir. She
took 10 20 the druggist who pronounced
the powder cyanide of potassium. Mrs
Moore searched the pockets OF the boys
clothing and discovered I'll package of the
same powder. The boy was employed in a
Philadelphia mirror factory where cy-
anido Of potassium is used iu large guam
tif les
The times., 1901-03-10
ACCUSED OF GRAND LARCENY.
James Smith and William Nash Held
fnE HorMe StenIing.

James Smith and William Nash. both
colored. We're arrested Yesterday on the
complaint OF William James, a commits
sion merchant, and locked up. charged
with grand larceny. A horse, said 10 have
been stolen by Smith and turned over 10
Nash for disposal. caused the incarcera
tion.
Smith was arrested here. while Nash
was caught in Baltimore. where. il is al
legged he went To sell the horse Detec-
tlVeS Horne and Elather went 20 Bal
tlmoIe and located Nash. and brought
him back 10 tine city last night. The pris-
oners say there is nothing in the charges
Smith reported several days ago that Il
woman had robbed him OF S42 as he was
about to hc married besides an automo-
bile coat and other property.
The times., 1901-03-10
AID FOR THE WHITE RATS.
Two Theatrical Unions Promise to
Give Their Assfstance

NEW YORK, March "A meeting of
the Actors Protective Union which is
composed OF the rank and file of the
vaudeville actors. was held today in Union
Square Hall to discuss the question Of
cooperating with the White Rats. who
say that the trouble with the managers
j. not over yet
The privilege Of the floor was given to
. committee Of the White Rats. who de
clared that the strike had not been def
uiteiy settled by the board Of theatrical
managers agreeing to withdraw the per
cent commission. The committee stated
that a meeting OF the White Rats was
held iu Grammercy Hall, IN East Seven
teyuth Street. two days ago. at which it
was decided that no engagements could
be- made except with individual managers
ana that the managers could only settle
as individuals.
\ resolution was adopted endorsing the
members Of the union TO refrain from ac-
ceptiuz engagements at theatres where
there. was trouble with the White Rats
until the trouble was definitely settled
ON behalf OF the stage hands who are
organized as the Theatrical Protective
niou. it was stated that this union was
ready 10 give financial assistance when
called upon and 10 cooperate with the
White Rats in any other way that might
b. considered necessary.
The times., 1901-03-10
BITUMINoUs MINERS SIGN.
Last Years scale Adopted ~ the Al
toona Convention.

ALTOONA. Pa. March 9-The bitumt-
nous miners convention adjourned to-
night after approving the operators offer
Of last years scales. The mine owners at
first insisted on a per cent reduction
but finding that the miners were firm in
the demand for an eight-hour day they
offered to compromise on a basis Of last
years scale.
The proposal was debated all day by
the miners in secret session, but when
the news came that the anthracite II en-
would compromise on their old scale the
bituminous scale was ratified promptly
The miners regard the signing OF last
years scale as a notable victory
The times., 1901-03-10
POLICEMAN YoE ABSENT.
Failed TO Put in an Appearance Be
fore the Trial Board.

Th- hearing Of charges preferred against
Policeman George L. Voc, Of the First
precinct station. by Arthur j.. SJahL
brother policeman, went over yesterday
Iutu this week. because Yoe failed TO APP
pear for trial The Police Trial Board.
before which such cases are heard. met
yesterday morning at II O'Clock. but
owing 10 the uOn-appcarance Of the po-
Ecemau. who was reported on the sick
list took no action irr~She case
The charges against YOe resulted from
= clash between Policeman Stahl and
himself. while Stahl was ia downtown
theatre on business for the department.
Both Stahl and Yoe have been long ia
The department. and have good records
The times., 1901-03-10
A Desperate Fisht WIZ, nnrgInrs.

WOODBURY., y. J., March 9.-Single-
handed, Policeman William Geitz had a
desperate battle with two men, presum-
ably burglars, about midnight Thursday
night, and "a couple of hours later John Il.
Davis, q watchman at the ice plant, came
in contact with them. \ dozen shots were
fired, bat So far as known. none took cf-
feet. Policeman GeitZ Jared badly at the
hands of the rufiians. but he IS on duty
again. I'm giving them chase he was
struck in the face by one of the mum
Der. Five of his teeth were knocked cut.
The times., 1901-03-10
SPECIAL NOTICES.

ALI. VOLUNTEERS of tine District of Columbia OF
ls6I-ls65 are respectfully invited to attend
regular meeting oj the -. G.. Survivors ASsocis-
ton on MONDAY. MARCH nth At 80 p. VI.
ST. Joseph Hail. 9th and II st, NV Arrangements
to celebrate the fortieth anniversary OF their
being mustered in. e5-Z'2
SPECIAL NOTICE The partnership existing be
tween Ferdinand Hopp and C. NJ. Mann is this
dav dissolved by mutual consent, Mr.. Hopp con-
tinuiuq the business and assuming all Liabilities.
FERDINAND HOPP,
March 1901 c. NJ MANN.
The times., 1901-03-10
STRUCK BY A STREET CAR.
George BAN. an Inmate OF the SOL
diers' Home, Seriously Injured.

White crossing the tracks cf the Capt
tai Traction Railroad Company on Sev-
crth Street near = Street northwest.
George Ball. fifty years of age. an in
mate of the Soldiers Home was struck
boy car @15. Of that road, and severely cut
abort the head and arms. Several per
sons who We're standing near. and PO-
liccman bradshaw of the Second precinct
went 20 the assistance OF the veteran, an i
the Second precinct patrol wagon was
sent for BAH was taken 10 the Homeo-
Vathic Hospital and his injuries were
dressed, after which he was placed i'm a
ward.
Tho car was ia charge Of AotorInan W.
4. Matthews and Conductor &. Gilbert.
The times., 1901-03-10
CHURCH NOTICES.

REFORM CHRISTIAN SCIENCE Cit RCH->ery-
80 at 3.3O O'Clock sunday afternoon and 7:3O
O'Clock Wednesday evenings, in Confederate Vet
Grams Hall I3l nth ST. NV. At the SUNDAY sery-
ice March TO- 1901, COL. OLIVER G. >AbIN VIII
deliver the third of series teaching how 90 heal
he sick bv Christian Science methods These
lectures are free. Hall commodous aud g'mi"J-
table. AZ the close of the testimonial services
on Wednesday evenings. all who desire y are
-, trastn,ent free All are invited cl
The times., 1901-03-10
4 street Car Passenger Hurt.

While trying 10 step on a car Of the
Capital Traction lire last night, near
tAe corner of Seventh and l. Streets.
William Lewis. thirty years OF age, re-
siding at Gig Twelfth Street northwest.
fell and was cut about the face and head
Policeman Reith. OF the Eighth precinct.
happened 70 be near by and promptly had
the injured man taken to Freedrnau's
Hospital in the ambulance.
The times., 1901-03-10
49C Belts, 25c.

Lot of the L'Aiglon Belts. with satin
ends and gilt spikes. which sell for
49c elsewhere, for 25c.
The times., 1901-03-10
VeiIings, I21C.

The latest spring effects and shades
in Tuxedo Mesh Yelling, in plain and
fancy and all colors, instead of 25c
yard, for Il f-2c
The times., 1901-03-10
49c Bracelets, 25C.

Lot of Sterling Link Bracelets. with
four hearts, with turquoise settings,
for 25c, instead Of 49c
The times., 1901-03-10

With the knowledge that the public have Of
tie qualities 81 pure beer Hcurigh's Mgerzen
Senate. and lager have become the most popular
beverage in Washington Phone ga Airing
toa Bofuing Co., for case Of Hcurich'a.
The times., 1901-03-10

Ueuricb's beers are not only the best but
they are also the most popular. Phone G34
Arlington Bottiing Co. tor case OF Maerzen,
SAnat- Lager
The times., 1901-03-10
These Notions for Ic.

Chinese Linen Covered Ironing Wax.
with handle: Aluminium Thimbles.
three packages Of Visible Hairpins,
English Twiiled Tapes in all widths.
best made parning Cotton. , dozen
Hooks and Eyes, ! dozen China But
tons, in all sizes. 60-iuch Tape Meas
ures; package OF Court Plaster. in 3
colors; package of best Hairpins: 1
yard OF Bone Casing. all colors and
silk stitched; / spCol Embroidery
SILK.
The times., 1901-03-10
Child's Dresses. I9c.

Another lot of Childrens Bingham
Dresses. in small check patterns; and
braid trimmed; sizes 1 to years, for
l9c
The times., 1901-03-10
Special Selling of Linings.

3 5-Sc ward tomorrow for glove-fn-
ished Dress Cambria, in all coIors and
black.
1-Sc yard for 3G-inch Beetled Per
calines and Snecias. and Mercerized
Innings, in fast black and colors. in
lengths from > to 5 yards; which sell
of the piece for 15c to 25c yard
10 .-Sc yard for Linen Shrunk
iairette. which sells usually at 15c
yard
II 1-3c yard for Sea Island Silk Mer-
cerized Percaline. fast black, and yard
wide. instead Of 1gc yard
Neck Rufis, 96c.
Lot of Ladies' Full Width Neck
RGffs: with II rows ofsaccordeon pIeat-
ing and Liberty silk ends; instead of
$40, for CSC.
The times., 1901-03-10
Kings Palace Department Stores,
Sl0-Sl2-SI4 Seventh Street and us Market Space.
Premium Stamps
With Every Purchase.
39c for 69C fOulard silks.

Tomorrow we offer the desirable 24inch
Foulard Silks in a splendid assortment of
large, medium. and small scroll patterns, and
large and small dots on blue, navy, green, Law
ender, old rose. grey, and tan grounds These
are the silks which are advertised by others as
great bargains at 69c. What do you think of
them at 39c?
a lot of the new Satin FouIards in a large
assortment of patterns, in reseda, green, layen
der old rose, blue, violet, grey, tan, &c, which
are the values sold elsewhere at 81 %; will be
ready for selling tomorrow at CSC yard.
The times., 1901-03-10
LaCes and EmbrOideries.

Lot OF remnants Of Embroideries
and I,aces, in wide and narrow widths
and in large assortment Of patterns:
for I-2C yard.
The times., 1901-03-10
More of the S3.08 trimmed hats

Will be put on sale tomorrow The offering
yesterday was splendid success. Hundreds
came and viewed our collection of spring milli-
merry trimmed hats, untrimmed shapes, and
trimmed ready-towear hats which are to be
stylish from now The hats at S3.9S, which
we offer as an Introductory bargain, are 50
and $6 values and include the stylish turban,
low crown, and pancake shapes and coaching
effects.
The times., 1901-03-10
Ribbon values extraordinary.
10c for 3H-inch taffetta ribbons
IL worth CSC.

A special purchase enables us to put be-
fore you tomorrow thousands of yards of the
new and stylish plain metallic finish taffeta rib
bon - guaranteed all silk-at lie yard, the
values You'll find selling about town at 25c. The
assortment of cOlOrs embraces pink, light blue,
black cerise, old rose, cardinal, red, navy blue,
lavender, maize, leghOrn. and white. 12c yard
is an extraordinarily low price.
The times., 1901-03-10
Child's Dresses, 29c.

Lot OF ChiIdren's Gingham Dresses:
all small check patterns; with wide
skirts and yOkes. trimmed with en-
broidery; full Bishop sleeves; in pink
and blue checks; instead of 47c, for
29c. sizes to ( years
The times., 1901-03-10

Lot OF Warmers r. & c.. and W. 3.
COrsets. in latest short and medium
lengths; made of cJutit and sateen.
and finished with lace; for Csc tOmOr-
The times., 1901-03-10
Ginghams, 64c.

Lot of Dress Ginghams in a good
assortment of striped and check pat
terms will be sold tomorrow at 8 I-2c
ward
The times., 1901-03-10
AEbatrOsS and nuns yelling, 47C.

Nuns Yelling and Albaross will be the
leading fabrics for spring-that is a settled
fact. Fashion books say so, and the demand
confirms it. We shall sell AlbatrOss and
Nuns yelling in the handsome shades of light
grey, tan, reseda, green, royal blue, and old
rose tomorrow at 47c yard.
The times., 1901-03-10
Collar Tabs. l0c.
Corsets, 6Sc.

The usual &c Collar Tabs. Of en-
broiderv, lace, and bobinet for l0c to-
morrow
The times., 1901-03-10
SIS to 81 silk waists for S2.9S.

New York maker closed out TO us an inn
mense lot of ladies' silk waists at a price
which enables rs to put before yOu the best
bargain in silk waists We have ever offered.
The lot embraces an enormous assortment of
Tatfeta Silk Waists in host of styles, includ-
ing corded and tucked, plain and fancy effects,
in all colOrs and black. They have Bishop or
Bell cuffs, and if bought in the regular way
would have to bring 81 10 81. We are pleased
to offer them at 50 9S
The times., 1901-03-10
33C ward for 45C wool ChaIlies.

- pieces of Wool ChalFes in a variety of
satin striped patterns will be sold here tOmOr-
row at 33c yard. This is the 45c grade and you
have all the handsome FOuard patterns from
which to select-at 33c yard.
The Dickinson press., 1901-02-09
HIS FIRST RECOGNITION.
The Turning Point In the Career OF
Nathaniel Hawthorne.

The Turning Point In the Career Of
Nathaniel Hawthorne.
The first reading of "The Scarlet
Letter. has been told in r. W. Hig-
ginson's book Of essays, Contempt
raries." The reading was given to
the authors dearest critic, his wife.
During the entire winter. when he was
at work upon the book he seemed OPP
pressed by some secret anxiety.
There was O knot in his forehead
all the time," said Mrs. Hawthorne.
Finally one evening he went to her
and said that he had written something
which he would like to read aloud.
The work amounted to very little, but
still he would like to read it. All that
evening he read, but as the romance
was unfinished at bedtime his wife
made no comments, knowing that he
disliked criticism until n had heard
the whole.
The next night he read again, and
now her suspense grew so uncomfortable
that in the midst of a moving scene
she sank from her low stool to the
floor, pressed her hands to her ears
and declared that she could not bear
to hear it.
Hawthorne put down the manuscript
and looked at her in amazement.
do you really feel it so much?" he
asked. 'Then there must be something
in it."
The next day the manuscript was de-
livered to the publisher, and on the
=. following morning MI. James T. Fields,
the publisher, appeared at the authors
door. When he was admitted, he caught
the little boy Of the family in his arms
and asked, "You splendid little fellow,
do you knoW what q father you have?'
He had sat up all night to read the
manuscript and had posted out to
Salem in the early morning. After his
interview with the publisher Haw-
thorne came down stairs with a firm
step and walked about, his face illu-
mined by new hope and vigor. The
world had found him out. Recognition
was at the door.
The Dickinson press., 1901-02-09
FUNNY s~PEcTAcLEs.

The Impromptu Rows That Occur In
the Streets of Paris.
did you ever see a street fight in
France?" asked an artist who had late.
ly returned from Paris. "They are
funny spectGcles. l saw II nee while
passing the Bal Butler at midnight.
Two little Frenchmen walked along in
front Of me, engaged In conversation.
A third little Frenchmap ran up on tip
toe from behind somewhere and kicked
the taller Of the takers between the
shoulder blades. He went down with
a cry, turned n somersault into the gut
ter and lay there.
"And instautly-how, l don't know
that street was full Of hundreds of lit
tie Frenchmen. fighting and %chattering
and s%creeching. They didn't use their
fists. They slapped. scratched. pulled
whiskers and hair and. above all,
isicked-kicked In the high French
manner. not landing where we Ameri.
cans land. but getting home on the
face and neck and on the back be-
tween the shoulders. For five minutes
there was pandemonium. and then as
suddenly as 1t had begun the brawl
was yer and the boulevard was still
again.
"But afterward in all the boulevard
cafes you found torn and bleeding
Frenchmen. who leaned back Imply in
their chairs while their little ladyloves
wiped daintily with their skirts the
blood stains from the faces Of those
heroic scrappers. The little ladies wept
and murmured sweet, consoling things:
the little men seemed in the depth of
despair; but It wasn't long before little
drinks were ordered and little ciga-
rettes lighted and everybody was gay
and happy again." Philadelphia
Record.
The Dickinson press., 1901-02-09
FRANCE THE TEUToNlc.

Parts of the Republic Are ~ Much
German As the Fatherland.
The northern third of France and
half Of Belgium are today more leu
tonic than the south of Germany. This
should not occasion surprise when we
remember the incessant downpour Of
Teutonic tribes during the whole his
toric period. 1t was a constant pro-
cession of Cloths from all points Of the
compass - Franks. Burgundians and
Others.
France vas entirely overrun by the
Franks, with the exception Of Brittany,
by the middle Of the sixth century. AL
through the middle ages this part Of
France was German in language and
customs as well. The very name Of
the country Is Teutonic. It has the
same origin as Franconia, in southern
Germany. In 812 the council Of Tours,
away down south, ordained that every
bishop should preach both in the Ro-
manic and the Teutonic languages.
The Franks reserved their German
The Dickinson press., 1901-02-09
UNCLE SANS GUNS.

His BiEgest Pieces Mt the Pan.AneF.
lean ExpositlOn.
Extraordinary interest will attach
to the Ordnance Exhibit Of the Unit.
ed States government at the Pan.
American Exposition, showing the
modern weapons Of warfare, which
were used in the recent wars. 1t will
include the best of former exhibits auC
will In addition have novelties never
before shown. The heavy ordnance
will be mounted outside the Govern.
ment building. This branch Of the ex
hibit will include the II inch gun. with
disappearing carriage, SC arranged that
neither the man nor the gun is exposed
except during the moment Of firing. the
recoil throwing it into its original posi-.
tion. Then, too. there will be shown
the 16 inch seacoast rife manufac.
tured at the Watervliet arsenal, the
most powerful piece Of ordnance eve,
constructed In the United States. hav
Ing a maximum range Of 2Oh miles. II
will be the greatest display of heavy
ordnance ever made, yet this Is only
one of the numerous features Of the
Government Ordnance Exhibit for the
Exposition.
Another exhibit Of ordnance will be
made by manufacturers, but in a diff.
ferent part Of the grounds. It will be
very large, as all the makers will nat
urally want to make as good q show.
ing as possible. Here a considerable
number of important inventions not
yet accepted by any government. but
which may figure conspicuously in the
possible defenses Of the future, will be
shown. There will be great guns aud
small guns and guns of all kinds and
their accessories at the Pan-American
Exposition. To many visitors this will
be n Of the most attractive features
of the big show. The study of weap.
n with which the great powers wage
war is ever an interesting one, and the
many wonderful discoveries and inven-
tons in this line during the past few
years have a tendency very naturally
to accentuate the interest. That the
fullest opportunity to satisfy curiosity
in this direction will be given at this
Exposition is assured.
The Dickinson press., 1901-02-09
THE wny Ia WIN strenrth.

The Romans won their empire by at
lacking their enemies n by one. Be-
sides this. they did not attack a new
enemy until they had conquered the
old enemy They went farther still
and like the English in conquerlng In.
dia used their late enemies, and this
Is what w should do in learning and
practicing games and athletics. It is
Of little use to try to conquer the whole
empire at once. First conquer a part
and make It your OWL. Then proceed
to a second part and conquer that;
and, IL you can. let, the parts which
you have already conquered help you
to conquer fresh parts.-Eustace 81.
Mills in Saturday Evening Post.