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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-20
NEGRO BUTLER KILLED
BY ILLUMINATING GAS
Found Dead in His Room
This Morning.
Victim Was Robert BransOn. EN-
pIoyed by Mrs HObsOn. 1870 \
street Northwest.

Robert Branson, colored butler. en-
ployed at the home or Mrs. z. G. Hobson,
1920 y Street northwest, was found
asphyxiated in his room at the above
number about 1880 O'Clock this morning
Coroner hewitt viewed the body, and
gave a certificate OF death from accidental
causes
Branson was thirty-fve years old He
had been employed by Mrs HObson for
about six weeks. and had proved himself
20 be a competent and painstahng man
Last night he went TO his room about
the usual hour, and was a. rently in ex-
cellent health and spirits
This morning when he failed 10 come
downstairs one OF the servants was sent
to the room. and found the door locked.
The odor OF gas was detected, and en-
trance was secured through rear win
dow.
one Of the gas jets was turned full on,
and the butler was found lying dead on
the bed
The body will be buried by friends Of
the deceased
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-20

The human heart, that most wonderful
Of engines, Is scarcely larger than a man s
fist Yet in each twenty-four hours the
duf1 heart moves approximately SIX tons
Of blood, equivalent to about two barrels
of blood per hour. And this continues
without ceasing from the first breath Of
infancy to the last sigh of age. Is it any
wonder that when continued extra strain
is put upon so delicate and busy an or
gan, il should break DOWN. Is it any
wonder that in this age of OveTwOTk
there should be an increasing number Of
deaths attributed to heart failure2
DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
cures diseases Of the organs of digestion
and nutrition and purihes and enriches
the blood. One of the ingredients enter
ing into the Discovery" is one OF the
best heart tonics known TO medicine
Thus while through the action of q Golden
Medical Discovery" the body is nour-
ished into strength, the heart is also
strengthened and an adequate blood sup
ply is pumped to the stomach and kid
neys thus improving the action of these
organs.
Sick people, especially those suffering
from chronic diseases, are invited to con-
suit DR.. Pierce by letter free, and so OBJ
tain without charge, the opinion of q
specialist on their ailments. All cores
pOndence strictly confidential. Address
DR.. r. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N Y.
II had been troubled with catarrh Of the stoui-
sch and heart trouble - writes Mr.. W. ID. Merch-
ant Of Tylersburg. Clarion Co., Penna- rHad
dOCtOred for some time without relief then be
gan to take Dr.. PierceS Golden Medical Discov-
cry 7 took seven bOttics Before I began 10
take il I weighed II9 pounds and now I weigh
10 I working steadily and feel like new
man. I send you many thanks
Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cleanse the
Bowels and stimulate the sluggish liver
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-20
TROOPS AS HEALTHY
In ISLANDS as HERE
Civil Governor Taft Explains
High Death Rate.
LOWLANDS BAD FOR AMERICANS
Miners in the Mountains Not Affected
by the Climate. HOwever-ChanEe
Desirable After Two or Three
Years Residence.

Health conditions in the Philippines
were again this morning the subject Of
the testimony OF Governor Taft, before
the Senate Committee on the Philip
pines. He again called attention to the
fact that Americans and Europeans could
not exercise with impunity in the tropi-
cal sun. They could not engage in agri-
culture or similar outdoor pursuits in the
lowlands. On the plateaus and elevated
districts, however, American miners had
been engaged in prospecting without suf-
fering any climatic Inconvenience.
The General Health Good.
Mr.. Carmack asked a number of ques-
tiOns as to the health Of American women
and children in the islands. and the Gov
ernor replied that it was generally good.
The children seemed to thrive, but, he
thought, il might not be desirable to keep
them in the archipelago during the whole
term Of their minority. Adults always
found it desirable to refresh themselves
in cooler climate after a residence Of
two or three years in the Philippines.
AS to the health of the army, it was
as good as in the United States. il was
not fair to estimate the general health
fulness of the islands on the record Of
one regiment, which had been in Cuba
and had been taken to the Philippines and
subjected to the hardships of hiking"
as had been quoted by Representative
Gaines Of Tennessee, in a speech il. the
House
Danger From Simple Ailments.
The principal danger to Americans and
Europeans was from simple ailments. she
neglect Of which was likely to result in
severe physical punishments. II was for
this reason that the Commissioners had
provided for free medical attendance
among the civil employees
Mr. Carmack read from a report that
a percentage Of deaths in the army in the
United States in 1900 was 4S3, while in
the Philippines it was 20.26. To this the
Governor replied that 1t was during the
continuance of guerrilla warfare, and in
any campaign the percentage Of death
and disSase would Of course be much
greater than when peaceful conditions ex-
listed.
Healthy Army Posts Needed.
IL eiLS olitHSo0 SAPeHttioH tnefe was
very high rate OF death and disease, and
as for Cuba, any medical officer would
agree that it was a harder country to
live in than the Philippines so far as
health was concerned. II healthy posts
were constructed in the Philippines such
as those in the United States the service
there would not be unhealthy and would
be regarded bv the men as very plea SAINT
The Governor said he and his family
had not found IL necessary to put them
selves on a diet His children had eaten
such fruit as could be had and had lived
much as they had In the United States
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-20
The KrOOnland takes the wa
ter at Philadelphia this morn
ing.

pacity OF the KroOnl@nd are as follows:
Length over all. 81 feet 3 inches; length
between perpendiculars, $50 feet; beam,
so feet; depth to upper deck, AZ feet;
depth to promenade deck, so feet; draft,
deep load. 30 feet: displacement, deep
load. q, 200; indicated horsepower, 10000;
speed, II knots.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-20
NO SIGNS ON AWNINGS.
Merritt's Request Meets
with the Usual Response.

With the Usual HespOnsc.
Mr.. John A. Merritt, postmaster Of
Washington. recently requested the Dis
trict Commissioners to permit Mr.. F. J.
Burt clerk in charge Of Sub-station No
2. located at 426 Seventh Street southwest.
TO place letters on the side curtains Of the
awning in front Of the said premises.
After receiving reports from the In
spector OF Buildings and Captain Harding,
Col. John Biddle the Engineer Commits
sioner. has recommended that the post
master be informed that it has been the
CONSTANT policy OF his department not
to allow any lettering 10 be placed on the
awnings. except the house number and the
name Of the individual or firm transacting
business in the building
Colonel Blddle states that in similar
instance the placing Of the word post
Office" on the awning flap was not allowed.
He suggests. however, that the applicant
car resort TO sign projecting three and
one-half feet from the building line.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-20
WHITNEY GUESTS HUNTING,
Lady Mackenzie Wears knickeT
boclSers and Rides Astride.

AIKEN, 6. C.. Feb. 2O.-The bi-weekly
feather-bed hunt was held yesterday. The
meet was at Mrs. y. K. Hayes residence.
William G. Whitneys guests, Sir Edward
and Lady Colebrook, Lord and Lady Cor
don Lennox. followed the hounds, and all
were IN az the finish with the exception
Of Lord Algy Gordon Lenox. who got lost
in the woods
Lady Constance Mackenzie was attired
in close fitting knickerbockers, with her
hair hanging down her back Reginald
Brooks. Woodbury. Kane, Mrs y. x.
Hayes. and T. Hitchcock, jr., led the field
al the finish. Some Of those in the field
were Lady Constance Mackenzie and
Mrs. Clarence Dolan, Of Philadelphia wa
, rode astride, 7. Hitchcock, jr., Mrs n X.
Hayes, Sheffield Phelps, Lord and Lady
Gordon Lennon, and Mrs. W. II. Sands.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-20
BIGGEST AMERICAN
SHIP IS LAUNCHED

PHILADELPHIA. Feb. 2O-The Kroon-
land, Of the Red Star Line. the largest
ship ever built in the United States, was
launched shortly after noon today.
Mrs Rodman f. Griscom, daughter-!n-
law Of Clement A. Griscom, president Of
the International Navigation Company,
acted as sponsor.
There were no formal exercises and
only few guests.
The Kroonland is the third Of the quar-
tctte OF twin-screw steamers to be used
in the Red Star Lines New York-Ant-
WgTD service
The dimensions, power, and general ca
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-20
TO CARRY UP DEFINING CASE.
Decision of Supreme Court Desired
by Secretary Root

Secretary Root has made a formal re-
quest to the Attorney General that the
case OF Peter c. Deming, formerly Of the
volunteer army, be carried 10 the Su-
rene Court OF the United States. de-
cisiou fSIsHtly rendered by the Circuit
Court Of Appeals. sitting at St. Louis.
was against the contention Of the Gov
eminent that the s-lals Of volunteer Off
GERS by courts composed wholly Of in part
Of regular officers. were lega!
This decision will. If sustained by the
Supreme CouTt-as is thought very prOba-
blC-hsve far-reaching effect upon mill
tary Jurisprudence. and will operate TO
set AT liberty several former officers Of
the volunteer army who are now serving
sentences for their alleged misconduct.
tn War Department expects to have the
matter brought 20 the atteuti1o Of the
St Louis court on February 2G.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-20
MINERS IN DIRE PERIL.
Two severely burned. While Others
Have a Close Call.

WILRESBARRE. Pa, Feb. 20.-The sec
ond body Of miners TO be in an explosion
within a month was caught in the East
Boston colliery at Luzerne.
change in the air current swept a
body Of gas down upon six Of them, and
c. 81. Steele and John Gallagher we're Sc
verely burned. The others threw them
selves In the gutter and escaped.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-20
DR.. KIImer's swAMe-Roor

L not recommended for everything: but Il yoa
have kidney, liver or bladder trouble it viii he
found just g remedy you need. Sold By drug
gists everyW sre in fifty cent and dollar sizes
You may have a sample bottle OF this great kid
neg remedy sent free by mail. also a pamphlet
telling all about swamp-Root and its great cures
Address Dr. Kilmer a Co. Binghamtoa. n. Y
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-20
EDICT AGAINST SMOKERS.
University Of Michigan students
Hold No More

ANN ARBOR, Mich. Feb. 20.-Presidcnt
ANGEL, Of the University OF Michigan
has peremDtorily forbidden all smokers
in the future among the undergraduate
body.
II has long been expected that some de-
cisiye faculty action would be taken. anc
especially since the notorious barbecue
given recently.
while we cannot prevent tha gathering
Of students as individuals. % said President
Angel, eve can. however. and will pre-
vent them getting together Ia the name
Of the university and their class. and fIl-
ing up on beer 10 their own disgrace and
the discredit OF the university"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-20
ENGINE KILLS ITALIANS.
Two Die Instantly and Three More
VIII Expire.

PITTSBURG. Feb. 1.-TWO Italians
were killed and three very badly injured
this morning az Beck'6 Run by being
struck by a train on the Pittsburg Viz
ginia and Charleston Railroad. The men
were working IN a cut near a sharp curve
and a fast train was upon them before
warning cry could be given. The three
injured were probably fatally hurt. The
dead and injured were brought to Pitts
burg
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-20
Through ParIor Car Service 20 At
Inntic City via PennsyIvania
Railroad

Commencing Thursday. February 90, Pullman
BuGet Parlor Car will be attached 20 train leav-
ing Washington l2:45 p m- week days, arriving
atlantic City without change 40 5.25 D. M Re
tuning, leave Atlantic City 1925 a. m, arrive
Washington $40 p m.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-20
DR.. SHADE
Specialist.

Have a Gree talk" with Dr. shade bv all
means, and don't fail 10 tell him all about YOUR
case
He has the latest improvements in electricity.
and. in conjunction with his Eclectic Remedies.
cures the most obstinate and complicated dis
eases No matter what your trouble may be-.
consult Or. Shade free Of charge.
Special attention given TO complicated cases
catarrh. lung, kidney, Bright's disease. stomach.
liver, rheumatism, sciatioa. paralysis. SAN AID
blood diseases, heart trouble, brain and nervous
disease, and an complicated diseases Of the
human body.
An ounce Of prevention is worth pound OF
cure is an old ssying.
II you keep your liver active by taking Shades
Liver Cure there VIII be no danger Of developing
anything Of a serious character For sal. AZ drug
stores, 25c- Once. corner 18Th and C. sts.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-20
Healthy Army Posts Needed.
SMALL BOYS ROB SAFE.
One Jumps From Second-StOry Win
dow and EIudeS Detective.


READING, Pa. Feb 20.-Roland's news
stand, on South Seventh Street, was rob-
bed Of about SEQ Tuesday night, AID two
newsboys, Roland Haslett and Sturgeon
Yost. are charged with the theft Neither
is over fifteen years old II is alleged
that Yost watched the clerk open the
safe, memorized the combination. and that
the boys gained access to the store by the
basement. Detective Martz took them into
custody.
While Haslett was being questioned, in
a eide room. YOst jumped from the second
story window, at the Office Of Magistrate
Van Reed, and escaped
Haslett confessed, which caused Yost
TO take chances on escape At Haslett's
home 500 was found concealed between
the plastered walls.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-20
washington stock E1cbanEe.

Sales-U. s. Coupons. 3 per cent: S1200
IOSas Columbia Railroad 8 per cent:
] .O0GG107 Metropolitan Railroad "A
2S5F1C5lk. 1O00G1O5%. Capital Traction;
zOGII2Iz, 40d1129s. Real Estate Title.
1873 Chesapeake and Potomac Tele-
phone. 24G65. washington Gas: lH8bi
25G767s; e5d76Sl: 50G 1865, 25a161z- Mer-
renthaIer. S0d1T61A. Lauston. 10OH ia.
1OOT1l%: 10O01lIz. After call-Capital
Traction: IOd1l2H. Capital Traction
Der cent: . .OO0G1O9. Metropolitan Rail-
road 5 per cent: 3.0000119- Washington
Gas: 47G76Ia; 1911, 25d76%s; Z00G76l4:
coca zGIk LanstOu: 50Gl1&-.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-20
FOR sALE-TYPEwRITER.

sPECIAL-Reairgtou Typeuriters. $50 Up: other
makes, Sl5 up5 renting, - up; ypevTiter re-
pairing. very reasonable charges. Investigate.
TYPEWRITER EXCHANGE. III 9th 81. nv.
miss
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-20
PRESIDENTS ACTION
DBPRESSES MARKET
Anti-Merger Instructions Have
Marked Effect.
DECLINES ALL ALONG THE LINE
In Number OF Active Railway
stocks the Drop Was aS GreHt ns
Three POintS-WuH Street Was
Taken Completely by Surprise

NEW YORK. Feb 2o-The Stock Mar
ket opened extremely active. and showing
declines which extended to upward Of
three points in a number OF the active
railway stocks
The disturbing influence was the infor-
nation from Washington that the Presi-
dent had directed the Attorney General
OF the United States to bring suit against
the organization OF the Northern Securi-
ties Company.
This intelligence took the Wall Street
community entirely by surprise. and the
more so inasmuch as IL had been com
monty expected that on Monday next the
supreme Court would render its decision
in the case against the Northern Securi-
ties Company now before it.
That the Executive should have acted on
his own Initiative in the meantime is a
matter OF general comment.
stocks Severely Depressed.
The stocks most severely depressed in
consequence of this news were st. Paul.
Union Pacific. Southern Pacific. Missouri
Pacific Atchison, Reading. and the Erie
issues.
Among tho miscellaneous and Industrial
stocks, very sharp declines were noted in
Tennessee Coal and Iron and United
States Steel while Amalgamated Copper
held comparatively firm.
The local traction stocks were very
weak also. notably for Metropolitan Street
Railway and Brooklyn Rapid Transit.
the London market for American stocks
was unfavorably affected by the same in
fiuCnce that was effective in the local
dealings, and number of declines, eX-
tending to over ! point. were noted there.
While there were naturally some recOv-
cries from the extreme depression Of the
initial dealings. the tone of the trading
remained exceedingly feverish and unset
tIcd
Dominated by Washington.
The market throughout the forenoon
was dominated altogether by the news
from Washington. Certain stocks were
fairly wen supported at the declines. but
liquidation was quite general and. in ad-
ditiCE. foreign houses were heavy sellers
in his market.
il seemed 20 be the general opinion
that speculative confidence had received
8 further and Te-y severe blow Ay the
step taken by the Administration, and
sentiment in consequence was extremely
unsettled.
The market showed an occasional dis
position toward recovery. as the shorts
IN various stocks reduced their commit
ments; but its underlying tendency
throughout the forenoon was almost
steadily downward.
Indications that the bank statement to-
morrow would make poor showing also
cut some figure in The tendency OF prices
Sales TO ! p. m, III, 400 shares Bonds,
$4,6l5.090
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-20
TO SHUT OUT THE BIBLE
Organized Effort 80 Bar 1t in Topeka
Schools

TOPEKA, Kan, Feb. 20.-An organized
effort to shut out the Bible from use ia
the schools of this city has resulted i'm a
suit by j. B. Billiard TO compel the board
of education to reinstate his son.
The boy was expelled for refusing to de
sis from his studies while the morning
devotional exercises were taking place in
school under directions from his parent
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-20
WALL PAPER

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me latest and most attractive designs in Wall
fsperA, and papers rooms from 500 NJ CsP
and investigate Tor yourself aud be cenVinesd
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-20
PAY WHEN YOU ARE CURED
says DE-. Edward Koch.

Says DI. Edward Koch.
- The is q correct Likeness Of Dr.
Edward Koch, 40 nth u. NV, Wash
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NeA cures Consumption. Asthma BrOu-
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fta-ST< Call OF write for Testimonials OF
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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-20
LOCAL OFFICIALS TRUsTFUL.
state Department Confident OF stone
Case Outcome.

The State Department has not yet re-
ceived information Of the release of Miss
stone. but is inclined to believe that her
liberation, If not already effected, is a
matter Of a few days at most
The only thing positively known here IS
that the ransom has been paid and il is
assumed that agents entrusted with the
negotiations took ample precautions
against a miscarriage Of the plans for her
release
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-20

MONEY TO LOAN on real estate. personal prop
ertv. and collateral j. e. DAVIS sos St.
NV eIsS
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-05-16
HELPING OUT THE HERO.
A Realistic scene That Was No,
Down ON the Plnybill.

A Realistic scene That Was Not
Down ON the Playbin.
In the old days. when certain Tex.
us city was not exactly the charming
place It is now. l was playing in Mon
te-ChrIsto" to a crowded house. All
afternoon the cowboy Of his type Of
the day had been coming into town for
the performance. could see him well
in evidence In the front row of the bal
cony. his skin jacket shining and his
pistols gllstening in his belt The arch
villain was facing his fate in the final
act and spoke my lines, Your time
has come" Suddenly cowboy stood
up In the front rank in the balcony.
drew his pistol and drew bead on the
villain OF the piece. III you don't FIX
him." ring out his voice, II will"
There he stood ready oput the threat
into execution
xiii me quick! XIII me quick"
cried my fellow actor under his breath.
trembling at the prospect Of a more re-
alistiC end from the gentleman in the
balcony. But tho joke was too good a
one for that l prolonged the duel as
much as possible. but presently the
arch villain took his first plausible OPP
portunity to expire at my feet
That's right; served him right If
you hadn't done 1t. would" came APP
provingly from the voice In the bal
cony.
But that Circumstance lessened my
chances to get any one toplay the part
later. Actors would come TO me for
an engagement in the villains role and
ask. "Are sou going to play in Texas
next year. Mr.. o'Neill?'
Yea"
"Thank your
That would be the end Of It, for each
would say. Good day!"-James o'Neill
in Saturday Evening Post.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-05-16
WiIsonburg Items.

ECTetrick, Of ClarkSburg, was Wis
iting friends here Sunday.
MISE B Maxwell, recently visited
friends IN your city.
Mr. and Mrs VIM O'Neil, Of your
city, we're visiting DR. and Mrs 2 Z
Dawson not long since.
Rev ana Mrs c Warman were shop
ping III Clarksburg Tuesday.
Mrand Mrs John Wickenhofer spent
Sunday last in ClarksburV.
j RStr,t;.er aua IN, iris. rec"nti,
visited .>.l1-!d fi.r'rs
Miss Nora llurst, VI Jarvis lie,
spent few days in our midst tile
former part of last week.
FStrother spent Sunday last at
katylick.
George Redfox, of Salem, spent Sun
day here the guest of Rev G Warman.
Miss Maude Cunningham recently
visited Jarvisyille friends.
f Pool, OF Parkersburg, has accepted
u position as clerk fer Strother.
Miss Annie Ross spent Sunday at
West Milford.
Homer Frush, of clarksburg, sIent
Sunday here.
o Sutton, of your city, lectured in
the NJ E church Thursday night.
d RMartin is at Warrington.
j NJ MeJheny was a Sunday visitor
in Clarksburg. BILL.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-05-16

r. ron don var 8. ic d"cei, d
vI...I. ynu ID, pAir'>. lay oily [. 4
P. because It is pure lead and zinc.
looks better, wears longer than any
paint made. Tryit and you will use
no other. For sale by Cost 8 Holden,
Main street. 27-3t.
DR.. S. NJ. Hartman, eye, ear, nose
and throat SPECIALIST. Treatment.
surgery, artificial eyes, spectacles.
ofice hours s.3Oa. IN. to p. m. For
dyce Building, Clarksburg. 2l.ly
Gentlemen: The new straw hats
are now on sale at Merriman's shoe
hat and mems furnishing store, from
lOc. to $500. 25.tf
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-05-16

Something new at Gemma's Place
800 Pike street, called Fan American
drink. Sc per glass. Try IT. 4atf
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-05-16

How Are Yoar Kidneyss
Dr.. Hobbs spnrugus Pills cure all kidney Ills Sam
pie free. Add. Stcrllps Remedy Co.. Chicago Or N
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.PITTsBURG GAZETTE
DAILY AND SUNDAY

DELIVERED PROMPTLY BY ED
WARD ROME. Oily