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The Washington times., 1902-10-31
SECOND HEARING IN
PRIMO FONTANA CASE
Italian Painter Seeks to Re-
cover for LOST Time.

The second trial of the suit of Primo
Fontana, of Italy, against Mrs Mary
Helen Carroll Robbins, to recover s3.-
SSS.10 damages, for an alleged breach
of contract, was begun yesterday before
Chief Justice Bingham, presiding in
Circuit Court No. /. The amount named
is claimed by the plaintiff because of
work done in connection with the cree
tion of the chapel of st. Anthony of
Padua in st. Matthew's Church, in this
city.
Mr.. Fontana came here from Italy to
finish statue of St. Anthony, accord
ing to certain design, in certain speci
fed time. He states in his declaration
that it was impossible for him to COM
plete the work in contract time because
of the unfinished condition of the walls
and roof of St. Matthews Church.
1t was agreed between Mr. Fontana
and Mrs. Robbins that any differences
arising should be submitted to arbitra-
tion. This. however. it is said Mr.. Fon-
tana declined to do. The incomplete
condition of the church building he con-
tended resulted in a great loss of time
to him, and he asked the amount named
as remuneration.
When the case came on for trial in
1895 before the Supreme Court of the
District. the presiding justice instruct
ed the jury to return a verdict in favor
of Mrs. Robbins, on the ground that
Mr.. Fontana had his relief in arbitration
to which he had agreed The court fur
ther held that as Mrs. Robbins had
given the chapel to the church, she was
no longer responsible.
The defendant took an appeal to the
Court Of Appeals for the District from
this decision. The higher court reversed
the action of the court below and re-
manded the case for a new trial.
The plaintiff is represented by Benja-
min S. Minor and Charles ]. Collins and
Mrs. Robbins by Hamilton & Colbert.
The Washington times., 1902-10-31
ABSORBING PROBLEM
Of the Present Day.

The absorbing problem of today is,
how to expend one sfincome so as TO ats
tain the best results; that is, get full
value for ones money.
1t may truthfully be said that this has
been, is. and always will be an absorb
ing problem to those with limited
means; but the fact remains that, with
the price of living necessities constant
ly rising. one must husband ones re-
sources more carefully than ever before
If he would live within his income. In
saying that prices are rising, we except
one article which has come to occupy a
prominent place in the family medicine
closet, and that is the specific for piles
or hemorrhoids known as Pyramid Pile
Cure; this remedy is still sold by drug
gists at the old prices OF so cents and 81,
and these prices will remain unchanged.
Those to whom this preparation has
brought relief and cure after years
of suffering do not need to be told of it's
merits; others are advised that it is the
greatest boon ever discovered, to all
those afflicted with any form of piles;
it is in suppository form. is easily ap-
piled, reaches the seat of the complaint.
and gives immediate relief and a last
ing cure.
The reader may have tried salves,
ointments, and lotions without benefit,
and feeling that his money has been
wasted. resolves to suffer on rather than
experiment further. The reason for the
failure of these treatments is, that they
do not reach the seat of the trouble, and
hence do not remove the cause, as does
Pyramid Pile Cure. A little book de-
scribing piles. their cause, and cure, is
published by the Pyramid Drug Co,
Marshall. Mich, and anyone may pro-
cure q copy by sending name and ad-
dress to above firm. AS showing the es-
in which this remedy is held
by the public 1t may interest the reader
to know that its sales now exceed those
of ali other pile remedies combined
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The Washington times., 1902-10-31

In the witching hour of All Halloween
this evening youths and maidens may
test fate and fortune.
The mysterious rites and ceremonies
are the old, familiar ones, which never
lose their charm. The Oldest trick Of all
perhaps. is bobbing for apples. which al
ways creates plenty of merriment. In a
basin or tub of water number of rosy
checked apples are placed, some having
the stems left on, to assist in their cap
ture
1t may seem easy enough to secure a
prize. but 1t is really difficult matter
to catch round, slippery apple with the
teeth. If one does not succeed, after
three attempts. spinsterhood or bache-
lorhood is assured without shadow of
doubt. The game creates all manner of
fun and laughter. as one after the other
OF the party emerges dripping, IL not tri-
umphant, from the contest.
Apple and Candle.
The apple and candle game is another
favorite sport. From the ceiling a strong
cord is suspended and it is tied to the
center Of a stick about two feet long.
To one end of this stick an apple is fas-
tened; to the other end lighted candle
The string is set in motion and contes-
tants try to catch the apple with their
teeth; to catch the lighted candle in
stead isn't as funny as it might be; in
deed, as 1t is not altogether pleasant
or even safe to play with fire, instead of
the candle bag of some thin material,
filled with flour, may be substituted.
When the person trying to snatch the
fruit is struck in the face with the bag
and covered with flour instead of glory,
it only adds to the fun, which grows
fast and furious.
Here. too, three attempts to catch
the fruit. with failure each time, is
fatal blow to all hopes of a speedy
marriage.
In the Mirror.
OF course. no maiden will neglect the
duty of looking into her mirror in half
darkened room. Fix her gaze long and
patiently. If need be; "he cometh not"
she says, but wait a little; "he," the
hero of her dreams, will presently ap-
pear, perhaps in CHASTITY form, peeping
over her shoulder. But suppose he really
and truly cometh not; what then? Is
her doom sealed for good and all?
The Washington times., 1902-10-31
DR.. BERTHA CALDWELL
LECTURES ON INDIA
Returned Medical Missionary Says
Presbyterian Doctrines Are Cain
ing Ground in Orient.

A mass meeting was held yesterday
afternoon at the Westminster Presby-
terian Church, Seventh Street southwest,
under the auspices of the women's Pres
hyterian Foreign Missionary Society.
The speaker of the afternoon was DR..
Bertha Caldwell. who has just returned
to America after having spent eight
years in India. DR.. Caldwell, who is .
medical missionary. took conspicuous
part in the religious exercises Alfalfa
habad, and displays fund of interesting
information about the natives. Tho
number of conversions has increased
greatly in the past year over that OF the
previous one. and the Presbyterian faith,
according to DR.. Caldwell, is gaining
materially.
DR.. Caldwell related many interesting
facts concerning hospital work In India.
The Washington times., 1902-10-31
BOSTON PORT CLOSED
TO GOLDBERG CHILDREN
Traehoma Patients Are to
Be Deported.

The immigration Bureau has made
public the story of the Goldberg children
and the Presidents interest in them.
Some time ago there landed in Boston
on an incoming steamer the wife of Belle
Goldberg, and her four little children.
Her husband had come to this country
and his wife came over to- join him,
bringing the children The Boston i'm
migration authorities prohibited the
landing of the children on the ground
that they were afflicted with trachoma,
an infectious eye disease.
Senator Hoar personally interested
himself in the case and appealed to the
President in behalf of the Goldbergs.
President Roosevelt communicated with
the Commissioner General of Immigra
tion and ordered that the children be
given in charge of the surgeons of the
New York immigration service for the
purpose of examination and cure.
Authorities Reluctant.
The latter authorities reported that 1t
would take at least year to effect
complete cure of the disease. They
further advised that in view of the prev
alence in the public schools in New York
of the disease, the Goldberg children
should not be admitted.
After these facts were communicated
to the President and after he had con-
suited with Commissioner General OF
immigration Sargent, the latter ordered
the Boston immigration authorities to
prevent the landing of the children.
Prevalence of Disease.
Eighty thousand cases of trachoma.
which is highly infectious eye disease.
exist among the school children OF New
York city, according to a report by DR..
Ederle to Commissioner of immigration
Sargent. The introduction of the dis
ease, which frequently produces blind
ness, has been traced to immigrants.
The Washington times., 1902-10-31
Millinery.

A big lot Of Feathers, comprising
black -and-white Wings, colored
Wings. Darts, Arrows, Breasts, large
Pompons. ETC., in plain and shade
effects. The most sought-for styles
for trimming the new hats. fPc
Values up to 7sc. with choice ~
offered today for ...-....-.. ~
Lot of Ladies' Ready-to-wear
Hats, both trimmed and untrim ''
med. Black and leading colors. OF
velvet and draped felt. nOc
Both large and small shapes. 4NV
Values up to $500. for....... w
Small lot of Soft White Felt Hats.
which are a trif1e mussed from
handling. Sold regularly at AOC
sl.25 TO be closed out Fri ~
Children's Ready-to-Wear Hats, In
Red, Blue and Castor; with AnC
band and streamers of plaid H4j
ribbon. Regular CSC values for ~
The Washington times., 1902-10-31
Domestics.

Remnant lot OF 500 yards of Un-
bleached Canton Flannel; in or
lengths from to 10 yards. 1ON
Heavy fleece. Friday. yard. 10
Remnants of light Outing Cloth, in
Pink. Blue and Gray stripes; A IH
for skirts and undergarments.l l0N
Useful lengths. Friday 10
Five bales of full yard wide IN
bleached Cotton; in mill ends. or
from to s yards. Heavy 1ON
quality. Friday, per yard. W
Remnants of Partisan Waist Flan-
nelettes; in regular waist lengths.
from 21s to 5 yards each. Choice Sc
lection of Polka Dots, Persian eff
fects, Stripes and Figures. O 81
Sold regularly at 121sc yard NJ
off the piece Remnant price. "
Remnant of 5-quarter Fancy Table
Oilcloth; in good desirable lengths.
This quality is guaran- Hia
teed the best. Remnant ~
price
The Washington times., 1902-10-31
Art Department.

Odd lot of Primrose" Crochet
Silk. in white and leading col &C
ors; sells regularly at 10c ~
spool Friday Cr.....-..--...S
Regular 25c Stamped Denim Table
Covers, in various designs. 4 nc
Odds and ends. Fridays ~
close-out price.
Battenburg rings. 2kc dozen.
Battenburg Thread, 21sc spool.
Battenburg Braid. sc yards for 2oc.
The Washington times., 1902-10-31
Underwear.

Odd lot of Ladies' and Misses
Two-thirds Wool Vests. Pants. and
Drawers. in white and natural;
broken sizes. Qualities sold ANc
regularly up to as high as 81 QHO
per garment. Friday for. ~
Children's Fleece Lined Vests and
Pants, full cut and perfect fitting
garments. in almost every fs,C
size. Regular 25c quality Of ~
fered Friday for.
A final close-out of odds and ends
of Ladies' Strictly All-wool Shirts,
In natural gray; heavy
weight; sizes are somewhat HnC
broken. Qualities sold up to ~
81 so each. for. ~
Ladies' Extra Heavy Fleece Lined
Ribbed Vests and Pants. in nRH
all sizes. Qualities sold regu- NJ
larly at soc, offered Friday at ~
The Washington times., 1902-10-31
Housefurnishings.

Lot of twelve Wash Boards.
slightly shophurt. Sold regu- IL
larly at 25c. offered Friday L
for. ~
Lot OF three Oil or Gas
Ovens, slightly shophurt. An
Sold regularly at S9c- Re- H4
Lot of three Fancy Colored Gla
Water Sets, consisting of six N
glasses and pitcher. Sold u4
regularly at Csc. for. ~
Lot OF nine odd China
Wash Bowls, plain white and M
rolled edge. Sold regularly at ~
sec, today for ...--...-----. ~
Lot of six Decorated Par
lor Lamps, with decorated ~
shades. To be closed out to- n
day, each. at -.-..-.......... . "
The Washington times., 1902-10-31
Innings.

A Remnant lot of two thousand
yards of Percalines and Silecias, in
black and assorted colors; good de-
sirable lengths. Qualities r Sc
sold off the piece at 10c to hIO
15c a yard. Friday for. ..V+
Five hundred yards 0 Mercerized
Sateens. In colors only (no black)
Qualities sold up to 1Sc a 7Sc
yard, TO be closed out Friday ~
for. ....................
The Washington times., 1902-10-31
Immense Values in Coats,
Suits. and Skirts.

Suits, and Skirts.
A lot of seven Ladies' Dress Suits,
of cheviot and Venetian cloth. in
black and colors; one of kind; de-
sirable styles Regular $40 and
Sl2 values to be closed q p M
% out today to first e0mers NJ.UU
A lot of fourteen Highest Grade
Raglans, used as salesmen's sam
plies, will be offered today at
sensaticrally low price, considering
their stylishness and real worth.
Consist of Imported French Broad
cloth Kersey, handsomely tailored,
also few of Handsome Black
Mountenao. These are positively
worth $50 and SIS. 1t IN m
viii go to the first IA ll1lu
buyers today at..-... u VsVV
Lot OF Real Brock Mink Fur Neck
Scarfs. and also Stone Marten Opos-
sum Scerfs, both with r 4 no
clusters of animal tails. N
Regular So values for. -. " wv
Lot OF Handsome Silk Dress Skirts.
of peau de sole. peau de cygne and
superior taffeta; some with drop
skirts and accordion-pleated drop
skirts. beautifully trimmed in the
most approved styles, with applique
and lace insertion; others with
tailor bands. One OF aC7 no
kind. Regular SIS and SIS \ NN
values for ...-............ " s0O
A lot of Ladies' Dress and Walk
ing Skirts: the former are of chew
lots, venetians and brCadcloths.
trimmed with silk and satin bands.
others with cording and tucking aad =
tailor straps. The walking skirts
are of thibets, vicuras ard kerseys.
and are variously trimmed. some
with trap trimmings, others corded
and tailor stitched; some with thir-
teen killed cores; black. blue and
leading colors. These are N n ~
regular s., Sc and 81 val HI
ues. offered today for YOsVO
Ladies' All-wool Kersey Jackets.
24-inch lengths. sleeves trimmed
with cording front and back. Lined
throughout. Regular sI.9S q no
values, to be sacrificed MI 4A
The Washington times., 1902-10-31
81 Wrappers, 49c.

There are thirteen dozen in all:
enough for all those who respond
promptly. They consist of excellent
quality fast color print Wrappers. In
red and white. blue and white. and
black and white. Full cut, literally
made garments, with fitted waist lin
ings; ruffes on skirts, capes over
shoulders, trimmed In fancy braid.
All sizes in the lot. These Alr
regular one dollar Wrappers II W
today for. "
The Washington times., 1902-10-31
Belts, etc.

A lot of several dozen odds and
ends of Ladies' newest style Postil-
lion Belts. of Moire; correct dip
front; with plain and 111C
fancy buckles. Regular l6J
price Csc. Friday for. IL
A lot of, Children's School Bags
and Straps; also Pencil Boxes: these
are odds and ends which we 1C
will close out Friday to first ~
comers, each, at. -
The Washington times., 1902-10-31
Dress Goods.

1000 yards of Dress Goods Rem
nants, comprising S6-inch new
Plaids, 36-inch Wool Cashmere, Fig
ured Wool Challie, 36-inch Snow
fake Mixtures, 35-inch Satin JAG
guard, 36-inch Camel's Hair Plaids,
and Heavyweight Suiting. fnc
Qualities sold up to 39c yard. VI
for -. .s...d.. .E.....!.i.i..... "
Another Remnant lot of Dress
Goods, comprising 36-inch All-wool
Sacking. 42inch Allwool Plaids,
Fancy Striped Waistings, 36inch fine
twill Cashmere. heavy weight Skirt
ings in black and navy. and
36-inch Venetian Cloth. or
Qualities sold up to 59c yard, ! ~
Eight hundred yards of Remnants
of high-class Dress Goods, including
52-inch All-wool Homespun, 3S-inch
All-wool Cashmere, Allwool French
Flannel, 52-inch All-wool Camel's
Hair Plaids. 42-inch All-wool Storm
Serge, and 3S-inch Allwool Hopsack-
ing. Qualities sold off the 10C
piece up to as high as 75c
yard, Tor .....-..--.-.. W
The Washington times., 1902-10-31
Gloves.

An odd lot of Ladies' Black
Fleece lined Cashmere Gloves, in
almost all sizes Qualities sold reg
ularly at 39c and SOC. These 11C
are ODDS and ends. To be ~
closed out Friday for........ -
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-09-06
Canada. Game Fields.

To one who knows what the vast
solitudes OF northern Canada really
mean the dread of game extermina-
ton does seem ratheruncalledfor. The
latest census Of Labrador gives it
population of one man to every 35
square miles. This can hardly be called
an inconveaient crowding. There are
almost as many persons in a single
East side New York block as there is
IN the whole of Labrador. Why should
game become extinct IN this region?
must confess can sec no reason why
the caribou and the bear and the other
animals should not live out their lives
just as they have always done. The
number killed by man must surely be
quite insignificant. The same condi-
lions obtain in northern Ontario, the
greater part of the northwest terri
tories, and very large part of Brit
ish Columbia. The date il far dis
tant when there viii not be sufficient
game and 10 spare for the sportsman
who Is content to take the bitter with
the sweet and TO leave behind the lux
uriousness of the fashionable resort.
Outing.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-09-06
STILL NEEDS THE woRxeRs.

The world sin needs the workers though
Il may sometimes forget
That IL owes the weary laborers an ever
lasting debt;
Without the busy toile~s rold would ceaso
At once TO buy
The things that please the palate or are
grateful TO the eye:
The world still Deeds the people who must
labor day by day.
But the world keeps on forgetting. 10 It's
easy-soinS way
The LADY In her sstins who Is beautiful
TO zee
F'orssts that those who labor Lend her all
Without the busy toilers all the millions
she commands
Would not procure a scented piece OF soap
TO wash her hands;
Without the busy people who must labor
all their days
AL her money wouldn't even buy new laces
fo- her stays
The masnate who looks proudly en- his mil
nor-dollar yacht
Forgets 10 give the carpenter a single kind
ly thought;
BE ceases to remember az he sips bis splen-
did wine
That without tho ones who labor there
would be no fruitful vine;
BE forgets that ali his money wouldn't
clean the crumbs away
II there were no luckless people who must
labor day by day.
Tho ones whose names are famous. who are
high and great and proud,
Forget that pride would ode without the
busy, weary crowd;
Without the ones who labor none could hope
for greatness here,
Without the busy toilers all we prize would
disappear.
Oh. the wo-lo still needs the people who
must toll through all their days
But the world is so forgetfuI IN it's easy
going ways.
81 e Kiser, In Chicago Record Herald.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-09-06
THE TROUBLE AT ASHLAND.

THE excitement at Ashland, Va, this
week emphasizes the fact that the men
who have led and are leading this agi-
tation against the celored people are do
ing great injury to both races. A white
man, named BIERNE is struck by un-
known parties, presumed to be colored.
A colored youth, the son of the we'll
known SOLOMON LATNEY is fined $50. 90
and placed in Jail. A mob of white
men opened fire on colored men, who
are alleged to have returned the COM
pliment
A colored man, named JAMES MORRIS
was shot and killed by the white mob,
although some of the white men seemed
to be of the opinion that he was killed
by colored people, who did not kill him.
The militia was ordered to the scene
at great expense TO the state, and then
the town subsidized TO it's usual state of
quietude, and with the exception of the
growls from the lower elements of both
races, the entire populace is wondering
why any class of people should have
made such fools of themselves.
The murdered colored man is admit
ted TO have been highly respected and
to have stood well with both races. The
white and colored elements who could
have been spared are alive and kicking.
When white men learn TO curb this
Negro hating element in their midst a
better state of affairs will exist. In
some of these courts, colored man
charged with an offense against white
man has no more show than "a bob-tail-
mule in fiy-time."
The better class of white and colored
people have much to think about and it
seems to as that the time of action is at
hand.
Gov. MONTAGUE is certainly conform
ing to his oath of Office and it is plainly
apparent that his course was approved
by the white officials of Ashland and
the white business portion of that hith-
erto quiet community.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-09-06
GREAT DISASTER IN ALoo BAY
Eighteen Vessels Driven Ashore and
Many Persons Drowned.

Eighteen Vessels Driven Ashore and
Many Persons Drowned.
Cape Town, Sept. 2.-Eighteen YES
sells, mostly sailing craft, have been
driven ashore in gale at Port Eliza
beth. Five OF them were dashed to
pieces and all the members OF their
crews were lost Two tugs ara also
eported to have foundered and a score
~ lighters are ashore II Ia feared
that there has been great loss OF life.
port Elizabeth is In Cape Colony,
on Algoa Bay. which is on the south
east coast of Africa.)
Sir John Gordon Sprigg, the pre-
mier, said yesterday afternoon that he
feared the loss OF life from the gale
would be enormous.
The storm broke shortly before mid
night Sunday night, and was accom-
panied by a deluge of rain and bril-
liant lightning. Daylight revealed the
beach at the north end of Algoa Bay
strewn with vessels lying high and
dry, while others were in the surf and
being swept by the huge breakers.
With the exception of four vessels,
which foundered with all hands, every
sailing vessel in the roadstead was
ashore by midday. Fifty bodies have
already been washed ashore
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-09-06
Go TO Beach Park. WestpOint Excur-
sion and Picnic GFORnds.-0nly
30 Miles, One Hours Ride From
Richmond. via Southern Ry.

A great many excursions have already
been booked for Beach Park" for June
and July. The various attractions and
improvements at this popular resort
gives it more prominence each season:
To close proximity 60 Richmond, and
the unlimited supply of the most whole
some artesian water, together with
many other natural advantages, places
1T second TO none as a pleasure and
health resort for Richmond people.
King William Pier, a substantial
structure, extending $50 feet in length
and 20 feet wide over the York River.
with waterproof roofing as q protection
from, sun and rain, adds considerably TO
the beauty and convenience for picnic
and other outing parties.
In. addition to the new Beach Park
Hotel, now being erected, you will find
other hotels and many nice boarding
houses, furnishing cheap rates and good
hrst- class accommodations
The principal attractions are such as
me tishlng, boating, sailing, merry-go-
Mound, shooting galleries, steam and
naptha launches, n large dancing pavil-
ION with band of music day and night,
several wells of fine artesian water on
the grounds, and various other attrac-
tons to suit the Older people as we'll as
the little ones
For any other information apply at or
write to the Southern Ry. Office, $40 f.
MaiH St.. Richmond. Va.