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The Washington times., 1902-08-29
ON THE
HOLLAND A MYSTERY
RIFLE COMPANY MEETS.
Plans for Building a Larger Plant
Discussed

The fourth meeting of the Ball Bear
ing Rifle Company was held yesterday
afternoon at the Office of the company
700 Seventh Street northwest. During
the mec 'ins plans for building larger
plant. in witch guns of 10-inch calibe.
could be .Dfactured, wese discussed.
Sites at Aieylrdria. Laurel. and other
nearby porn.s we're presented by repre-
Sentatives from the various cities, but
no action was taken. it being decided TO
look over the various sites offered before
a location is decided upon.
The officers of the company are Major
Edward Willoughhy Anderson. presi-
dent: Capt. Orlan Clyde Cullen, the in
veniur. wee president; Capt. William
Brown. secretary; Mr.. George NJ. Ander-
son. u ueasurer, and Col. West Stever.
general counsel.
The Washington times., 1902-08-29
A Sure Cure fo- Diar1hoea.

Coming a. IL docs. In the busiest scasoa
hca rnIn can least AFFORD 10 lose time 1
sure and quick cure tor darrhoel is very lie
srablc Anyone who has given il trial
will tell you that the quickest, surest, and
most pleasant remedy in for tins disease
is Chamberains Collie Cholera, and Diarrho..l
Remedy There Is no los. OF time when il i,
,srd rs one OF two dose. Of il viii cure dny
ordinary attack. II never fails not even IA
the most severe and dangerous casea. For sal.
10y Henry Evans, wholesale and retail. y22 +
street. and all druggists
The Washington times., 1902-08-29
DESTROYER BARRY TESTED.
Boat Exceeds Twenty Seven Knot Re-
quirement by Half Knot.

ANNAPOLIS. Md, Aug. 2s.-The tor
pedo beat destroyer Barry. built by the
Neahe & Levy Shipbuilding Company of
Philadelphia. ran a successful endur-
ance trial test over the Barren Island
course today.
The Government contract calls for an
average speed of twenty-seven knots.
This the Barry exceeded by half knot.
The Washington times., 1902-08-29
Claims $1,000 DAMAGES.

Carrie Wood has brought suit against
the Columbia Railroad Company for SIS
eco for injuries alleged to have been re-
ceiveI on June IS last while disenhark-
ing from a car at North Capitol and II
Streets northwest. She alleges that the
car was started before she had time to
alight. and that in striking the ground
she suffered a concussion of the brain
and was otherwise seriously injured. R.
f. Downing is her attorney.
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POSITION LOST BY
STYLISH COIFFURE

at IL rate of 500 an hour. 1t requires
hustling. too. to keep up 20 that speed.
Instead of feeding the press at any
thing like that rate this young lady was
in the habit of throwing off the lever
al almost every other movement of the
press. thereby preventing an impression
from being made. All this time she had
her other hand up to her head, fixing
her hair. At other times she tried TO
feed the sheets into the machine with
only one hand They invariably went in
crooked then, and were spoiled.
Il watched her for some time, hoping
that she would change her style of hair
dressing OF her own accord. She did not.
Finally | grew tired of having her neg
lect her work in that manner, so | re-
Quested another person in the office, VINO
! thought could mention the subject to
her with rropTicty. to speak to her about
her hair. The word | sent her was %
the effect that she mist change her hair
or else consider herself suspended. She
paid no attention to the warning. The
next day she came to work in exactly
the same manner. and also the next
Then ! spoke to her myself.
"Of course. l knew perfectly well that
could not dictate just how anyone
should wear their hair. But knew also
that was safe in saying how they
should not wear it when ii proved a
serious detriment to the satisfactory
performance OF their work. l courteous
ly informed the young woman that un-
less she Immediately rearranged her
tresses she must stop work.
The scene that followed defies de-
scription. What she said and did in the
other parts OF the building. I learned
only by hearsay. But. at all events. she
must have raised quite high time. |
was aftcrward informed that the girl
had gone to see MIR. Ricketts, in regard
to my avowed insult. and that he had
sustained me. l am willing to take the
young lady back TO work at any time
she comes with her hair fixed so that it
will not interfere with the performance
of her duty. Her name has not been
stricken from the roll.
Miss Jordan Not Found.
When Miss Jordan was sought last
night she could not be found. 1t was
learned. However. that other trouble lies
in store for her. Last evening she re-
ceived emphatic orders that she must
vacate her lodgings Immediately. She
was given until 10 O'Clock this morning
to move Immediately after being told
to vacate it is said that she locked Ler
door and departed Up to a late hour
last night she had not been seen again.
sister of the young woman vas
found. Sne for some reason, at first de-
MED all relationship or knowledge OF
anyone bearing the name OF Lula d. Jor-
dan. few minutes later she declared
that she knew her we'll. And in less
than a minute more she admitted that
she was the young woman's cousin.
This Miss Jordan declared that the ex-
press feeder was 1.-THE prettiest girl in
the Government Printing Office and
that she wore her hair just lovely"
Several of the gentlemen who had
taken a hand in shifting her sisters
whereabouts n Uncle Sans employ
were characterized as "horrid things"
II was learned at the place on
Street where Miss Jordan boarded that
she is a tall. stylish young woman, with
blond hair.
The Washington times., 1902-08-29
CURRENT EVENTS
IN ALEXANDRIA
Bids for Public improvement
Bonds Close Tomorrow.
Banks May Make Effort to Buy En-
tie Lat From City-Funeral of
Hiss Mary A. Morrow.

ALEXANDRIA,. Aug. 2S.-Bids for the
be closed Saturday at noon. They will be
opened by the committee Monday morn
ing. September /. There are a large
number of bidders. and it is expected
that the bonds will bring considerably
over their par value.
The new bonds will bear per cent
interest. which will commence with July
/. and are coupon bonds. Besides a
large number of local bidders there are
many from distances. 1t is reported
that the banks may bid for the entire
loan.
The mayor, city treasurer, and finance
committee. who have charge of the
awarding OF the bonds. will look out for
the small bidders. Should they in the
aggregate equal one large bid for the
bulk. they Will receive fair play.
The money from the bonds will be
used to improve the city's streets. and
also $40. 900 of that sum will be used for
rebuilding the city gas works. The lat
ter sum. however. will eventually be
turned back into the city treasury.
The funeral of Miss Mary A. Morrow.
who died last Tuesday morning at the
residence of her sister, Mrs. Annie R.
StoUtenbu-g took place at 8 O'Clock this
morning, from st. Mary's Catholic
Church It was attended by a large
number of friends and relatives. Serv-
ices were conducted by Rev. Father
OLeary. of Georgetown College. Inter
ment was made in st. Mary's Cemetery.
During the electrical storm this af-
ternoon the northbound electric train
over the Washington. Alexandria and
Mount Vernon Electric Railway, from
Mount Vernon, due in this city at :46
o'clock, was struck by lightning. The
car was somewhat damaged. No one
was injured During the time there was
considerable excitement among the pas
songers aboard the train.
The Washington times., 1902-08-29
Ocean Steamship Movements.

NEW YORK, Aug. 2S.-Arrivcd out:
La Lorraine from New York. at Hayre;
Moltkc. from New York, at Cherbourg;
St. Louis. from New York, at Sou' hamp-
ton. Sailed from foreign ports: Germanic
from Queenstown. FOR New York: Pots
dam, from Rotterdam for New York
The Washington times., 1902-08-29
Wholesalers Are Seen.

Mr.. Charles f. Lyman. manager OF
Swift & Co. when asked regarding the
price situation. said:
The newspaper evidently know more
about the matter than any OF the beet
concerns"
We'll. has there been any reduction
in the price OF beef" asked the reporter.
"I do not wish to say anything" he
replied. 1T might get somebody into
trouble"
Mr. Lyman declined to give any fur
ther explanation.
Other wholesalers who were seen said
there had beer no apparent reduction in
the price OF beef. II. as reports say, the
price has become lower in the West
none Of the packers have notified the
Washington houses In any event. there
Is no likelihood OF a reduction of 10 per
cent, not to mention % per cent. as has
been reported.
The local butchers know nothing of
any reduction, and claim they are not
responsible for the high prices which
have prevailed here. Only four or five OF
the dealers Kill their own cattle as all
the others have contracts with the
Western packing concerns.
The Washington times., 1902-08-29
Green Ticket Specials in
Muslin Underwear.

Odds and ends of slightly soiled
corset covers, drawers and infant
slips; corset covers CT cambric and
nainsook; Torchon and Valenciennes
lace trimmed; also embroidery
trimmed neck and armhole; all
French style; umbrella drawers
with ruffies OF hemstitched lawn,
and also drawers with en- 1nC
. broidery rufles; goods sold VI
up TO 39c: today at........ "
Odds and ends Of slightly soiled
underwear. including corset covers,
drawers, skirts and gowns; covers
made French style. with whole front
of lace: also yokss of fine 1AC
embroidery; goods in this lot 1Gl
worth UP to 81; today at.... W
The Washington times., 1902-08-29
81 Q2 for Women's 6a.

Lot OF Women's New Fall Suits.
embracing suits of broadcloth,
serges. venetians. cheviots. and
many Fall novelty fabrics in black
and all colors and with the different
style of jackets; suits which will be
sold for s12 will be offered tomor-
row at s7.9S.
The Washington times., 1902-08-29
Every Care Is Taken.

at appears that ali reasonable pre-
cautions were taken, both as to the care
OF the battery and charging, and TO the
inspection of the gasolene connections.
I'm view of the lack of definite in
formation on this subject, the board is
convinced that it should be investigated
by experiments.
The board recommends that the Hol-
land be thoroughly overhauled as re-
CARDS the s'-ucture of the ~asolene and
battery tanL and the ventilating sys-
tenn of the ship, particularly is the bat
terry tank TO be improved.
The Washington times., 1902-08-29
Cloth Refers, 79c.

Small lot of cloth REFERS, large
pointed collars, also square collars
with rows OF narrow braid; sizes
are broken; REFERS sold up to $500;
Green Ticket price, 79c.
The Washington times., 1902-08-29
BUTCHERS DENY ANY
REDUCTION OF PRICES
No Notice Comes From West
Of Prospective Decrease.
Representatives of the Big Packing
Concerns Do Hot Expect Any
Material Decline.

There has been no reduction in the
price of meat-at least the Washington
housekeepers have not yet experienced
the coming OF the joyous event. Fur
thermore, there is not likely to be. at
least in the near future, if the state
ments OF the butchers may be accepted
Buyers were doomed to disappointment
when they visited the markets yesterday
While rib roast could be secured for
from Is TO % cents per pound, porter
house ranged from % to 30 cents. and
sirloin from IS 20 % cents. Even soup
meats cannot be purchased under 7
cents Pork few years ago could be
purchased by the retail butcher for 6
and S cents, but now it brings 1S and Il
to the Western packers.
Local butchers have been given con-
siderable trouble because of the re-
ported reduction. and say they can as
sign no reason for such a report being
given credence. II is known that during
the summer as good beef cannot be-
secured here as during the winter
months. and at best Washington is fur
nished but little first class meat. People
who buy the best meat are usually out
Of town during the hot weather and
some butchers take occasion TO attract
transient trade by selling at low prices
The Washington times., 1902-08-29
Si.C0 KimoTos. SOC.

Odds and ends of long kimonos,
with plain colored borders made OF
white lawn: regular si.C0 value;
Green Ticket price. 59c.
The Washington times., 1902-08-29
SI.00 Corsets. 69c.

Closing out our entire stock of
Warmers corsets; brands number
81, 81. 30 and 'Gayety"; these are
short and medium waists and our
most popular numbers; worth sf00;
Green Ticket price. 69c.
The Washington times., 1902-08-29
Waists, 49C.

All OF our white and colored
waists, regardless of price, will go
today at i9c.
The Washington times., 1902-08-29
ChiId'S Refers, I9c.

Children's pique REFERS. with wide
sailor collars. finished with fancy
braid; to years; Green Ticket
nrice 1gc
The Washington times., 1902-08-29
Sateen Skirts, SIC.

One lot of black and colored
sateen skirts. with six pinked rufies
around bottom; sold elsewhere at
S1.25; Green Ticket price. SIC.
The Washington times., 1902-08-29
Child's Hats. 39c.

Small lot of children's null hats
with fancy straw trimming. ribbon
and lace trimming; only five in this
lot; marked $3.50 and s1.25; Green
Ticket price, 39c.
The Washington times., 1902-08-29
Choice of these S. 60 0E
Walking Skirts TZ'IO

Lot of Women's Walking Skirts. in
blue and black-made with strap
seams, heavily stitched bottoms
1926 instead of s..
The Washington times., 1902-08-29
Dome5tics.

One lot of Bleached Sheets, hand
torn and ironed, 54x90 size; N-,
regular soc. value Green AS
Ticket OJ
One lot OF Fancy Lace pIr
Scrim; regular Sc. grade. 11I
Green Ticket Price. ~
One lot of Fancy Cretonne,
in light and dark effects; reg H,c
ular 1oc' quality. Today hdI
One lot OF Flannelette. in dari. and
light grounds; beautiful as
sortment OF color:ngs; bought n zC
to sell at 121sse. Green Ticket N0L
Odds and ends in Turkish Bath and
Honeycomb Towels: colored n
borders and fringe; 3Sx1s b@
inches. Green Ticket Price. VS
The Washington times., 1902-08-29
SA AZ for s. 4S
VITO Eton Jackets.

Eight Silk and Moire E,on jack
ets-some trimmed black and 9TH
ers with white moire vests-former-
ly sold at ss.4S, for S4.4s.
The Washington times., 1902-08-29
Child's Duck Hats, l5c.

One lot OF colored and white duck
hats. buttoned crowns; Green Ticket
price, l5c.
The Washington times., 1902-08-29
Blankets.

Short lengths of yard-wide
Percale; cut from 10c. and - =
1212c. grades. Green Ticket Al
One lot of Dress Ginghams; most
ly dark effects: 'Toiile du Nords"
and A. F. c.; usual price ar
121sc. and 15c. Green Ticket III
Price. Observation-Disclosures.
One lot of Fancy Striped Woolen
Waist Material; colored grounds;
latest effects in stripes and dots;
suitable for early fail waists; 1hC-
really worth SOC. Green Tick Ut
ct Price. ~
One lot of 10-4 Blankets, with deep
colored borders; bought to ONc
sell S1.2J. Green Ticket X l
Another lot of part wool Blankets:
fancy borders: 12-4 size; ~
bought 10 sell at $500. ~
Green Ticket Price. .....O ss6
The Washington times., 1902-08-29
Cannot Be Sure.

''In view OF the above circumstances
and conditions attending the explosion
on board the Holland July 80. 1902. the
board is of the opinion that it is i'm
possible to determine positively whether
the explosion was caused by gasolene or
by gases from the storage batteries.
The conditions admit of the possibility
of the presence of two explosive mix
lures. and the explosion might theoreti-
cally be due to either one of them. or
both, but the board is OF the opinion
that the p-eponderance of evidence
points very strongly toward the explo-
sion of the battery gases.
There was a very small quantity OF
gasolene in the boat, about one quart
contained in the gasolene pipes and en-
gine reservoir. and according TO the rou-
tine inspection ali gasolene connections
were tight, no leaks having been dis
covered for several months, and there
is no evidence that gasolene vapor was
present at the time of explosion.
On tine other hand, all the evidence
adduced goes to show that the battery
was in bad condition and had been Civ
ing off gases far beyond the ordinary,
and it seems certain that these gases
were present in the boat at the time
OF the accident
The Washington times., 1902-08-29

Stylish Pique, Linen and Duck
Ready-to-wear Outing Hats-white
trimmed with black, white trim
med with green, white trimmed with
blue, and a;,-white trimmed with
satin and velvet with bound edges,
and finished with buckle and quills-
are sold up to 4si.25 elsewhere. Green
Ticket Price. SOC
The Washington times., 1902-08-29
investigation Fails to Dis
close Exact Cause of
Accident.
TANKS NOT IN GOOD ORDER
Generally Believed That Hydrogen
Gases From These Caused Explosion
Rather Than the Leaking of Case
lene-Experiments Are Recommended

The board of inquiry which was ap-
pointed to investigate the recent acci-
dent on the submarine torpedo boat
Holland made its report yesterday.
The board finds that while it is i'm
possible to determine whether the ex-
plosion was caused by gasolene or by
the gases emanating from the storage
batteries. the preponderance OF evidence
is largely in favor OF the theory that it
was caused by the explosion of hydro
gen gas from the storage batteries. as
Lieutenant caldwell, commander of the
Holland. reported. After giving sum
mary of the evidence taken by the board
the report says:
From the examination of the boat as
made by this board, 1t appears that alb
solutvly the only effect produced by The
explosion outside of injury to one per-
son was the dislodging of four battery
hatch covers, tine burning OF cotton
waste in various parts OF the boat. and
the peeling off OF shellac from the inside
of the coming tower, thus leaving no
traces by which the board could re ach
conclusion as TO what gas had ex-
ploded
The Washington times., 1902-08-29

The newest Fall style Covert
Jackets-made box effect and lined
throughout, also black Elton" Jack
cts trimmed with moire and plain;
Green Ticket price, 1925
The Washington times., 1902-08-29

~ Pure Linen Skirts trimmed with
tucks-with yoke effects and fiounce
buttons-some made with new drap-
cry effect-trimmed with braid-for-
merly sold for s4.4s and s5.4s-to be
closed out at $2.4S.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-10-17
r1ore Gold in Cecil.

Cecil county bids fair to become
the KlOndike of the East, as besides
the gold workings in the Eighth dis
trict new veins have been brought
to light. According to the report
which is going the rounds of the
papers, contractor E. W. Brown
while grading the grounds of the
Tome Institute, at Port Deposit,
last week, discovered indications of
gold veins ranging from two to 80
feet in width, and said to be valued
at s. to $40 per ton in gold ore.
A class in engineering at the
Institute might be given some prac-
tical lessons in mining by being put
to work digging the nuggets anu
developing the "mines." The dis
covery and development of a vein
of anthracite coal in the county, be-
sides adding to Cecil's fame as a
mineral producer, would prove
profitable at the present time, and
probably create more excitement
than these reported gold findings.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-10-17
Injunction Against Gamer.

The Strasbaugh-S Sickle Hewitt
Co., canned goods brokers, with
offices at the Chamber of Commerce,
Baltimore, Wednesday got an in.
junction against Robert L. Christie,
a packer of canned goods at Colora.
The bill alleges the making of a
contract in June last for the sale
and delivery of 1000 cases of toma-
toes at S23 cents, delivery to be
made in October; that the defend
ant Christie packed the goods, but
now refuses to deliver them, owing
to the fact that they have increas-
ed in value nearly $1,000. Judge
James Alfred Pearce, signed the
order for the injunction on the bill
filed by John S. Writ and John l..
G. Lee, solicitors for the Stras-
baugh- Steckel- Hewitt Co. The
great increase in the value of
the canned goods product is keep
ing many packers from filing con-
tracts made in the early part of the
summer. The output in Cecil is
the largest in years and will bring
over 5000, 1000 into the county.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-10-17
Teachers Institute.

The program for the annual
teachers institute for Cecil
county, which will be held in
Elkton on Oct. 81, % and 30,
has been completed. The institute
will be under the supervision of
M. Bates Stephens, State Superin-
tendent of Schools, who will have
the following corps of speakers to
assist him during the sessions:
Thomas L. Gibson, of Cambria
County, Pa; Prof. F. Fl. Green, of
the West Chester, Pa, Normal
School; Prof. W. G. Stevenson, of
the Jacob Tome Institute Faculty,
Rev. A. S. Mowbray D. D., of Port
Deposit, Miss Elizabeth A. Smith,
an accomplished teacher of reading,
and Mr.. Carroll Edgar, Instructor
in Manual Training at the Cecil
County High School. Frederick
Sasscer, of Prince Georges, and
George w. Joy, of st. Mary's, will
be the visiting examiners.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-10-17
Christian Endeavor Union.

The day sessions of the Christian
Endeavor Union, which meets in
Baltimore October 80 and 81, will
be held at Saint Paul's English
Lutheran church where delegates
will register Thursday morning.
The night sessions will be held
at Music Hall. Last year a new
departure was made in Convention
work in the organization Of a mons
ter chorus of 400 voices to supply
the special music at the evening
sessions. This chorus has been
organized again this year, and in
addition to the Convention music,
they will give public Concert on
the evening Of October 2Sth, two
nights before the Convention.
This is done to enable any county
members to be in time for the Con-
cert and remain over for the Con-
vention with but little extra ex-
pense. Then too, special prepare
tory prayer meeting services will
be held in Baltimore churches on
Wednesday evening so that visitors
will have much to interest them on
Tuesday evening and after.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-10-17
BAY VIEW.

Mrs. Lizzie Isaac and Miss Elsie Gam.
BILE are on the sick list.
Miss Mabel Tyson has returned from a
delightful visit in Sharptown, Md.
John Williams, of Leslie, has accepted
a government position in Cuba.
Mrs. H. B. Tyson and Miss Anna R.
Lynch spent Thursday with their sister,
Mrs. F. Rutter of Woodlawn.
Fred Rose threw stone al a squirrel
but struck himself, the missile falling upon
his hand and cutting it quite severely.
Don't forget to come to the Klondike
Social TO be held in Mechanics Hall on
Saturday evening, Oct. IS. If stormy
come out on Monday evening.
Miss Annie Simcoe and Laurence TYSON
were appointed delegates by the Christian
Endeavor Society, on Sunday last, to the
convention to be held in Baltimore on
October 80 and 81.
A temperance lecture will be held in
Bay View M. P. church on Sunday night,
October 10, at 1880 sharp, by Rev. A. F.
Hess. Everybody is invited to come out
and hear the temperance subject.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-10-17
PRINCIPIO.

Cameron Brown is very ill with bilious
fever
Madame Rumor reports two weddings
in and near our little town soon.
Palmer Williams visited his nlany
friends in the neighborhood last week.
Miss Louisa Buckingham has returned
from delightful visit with her parents
Miss Kate Jenness, of Wilmington, is
visiting her father, Mr.. Robert Jenness.
Where Is "Mac," with his tomatoes /?
We miss him passing through town daily.
Henry Gather is repairing his house,
which he expects to occupy in short
time.
Miss Mabel Keilholtz, of Baltic, visited
Mrs. H. H. Keilholtz Saturday and
Sunday.
The Misses Taylor, of Baltic, visited
Miss Annie Williams last Saturday and
Sunday.
Miss Sadie Brown has returned home,
after delightful visit with the Misses
Maxwell.
Miss Florence Williams, of Baltimore
and Miss Annie Keithley are visiting Mrs
Stephen Lynch.
We are glad to report that E. G. Will
liams, who has been i'll for some time, is
slowly improving.
Squire Lynch has fine lot of tinware.
Anyone wishing anything in that line
call and examine his goods before pur-
chasing elsewhere.
Owing to the heavy rain storms the
farmers have been delayed getting their
wheat in.
Plunket, the valuable horse owned by
John Jenness, died Tuesday morning
after several days of severe suffering.
We hear our Post Master is quite a
gallant among the young ladies, as he
escorted one young lady part way home
the other evening, and on Sundays de-
votes his time visiting the fair sex.