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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-13
PAINTERS STRIKE NOT
TO DELAY SCHOOL WORK
NOn-UniOn Men to Take Va
cant Places.
Colonel Biddle States That District
Cannot Raise Wages Because of
Lack Of Appropriation

The strike Of the painters employed by
the Engineer Department of the District
Government viii not in the least affect
the work which remains 20 be done by
the Superintendent Of Repairs It is
near the end Of the season for the re-
pairing OF The school houses and the
forces under the superintendent can be
reduced without detriment to the Dis
lrict service.
Mr. Coleman. the Superintendent of
Repairs. stated this morning that out of
twenty -seven painters employed by him
fourteen we're union men. and quit work
last night. with the exception Of two
who would quit this afternoon. on &C
count CT the action Of the union Mr.
Coleman stated that he already had ap-
plications on lie for eacuga non-union
men TO take the places OF the striking
painters, and that the work would pro
coed without delay. Several appIica-
lions were made at the District Build
ing this morning by nol-uEiOE painters.
and some OF them were accepted by Mr..
Coleman tc begin work Monday morn
ing-
Col John Biddle, the Engineer Com
missioner, in passing upon the commu-
nicatiOn Of the painters few days sgo
explained that the Commissioners were
allowed only d certain amount Of money
for specified work. and that the appro-
Priations were based upon the wages
paid 10 labor at the time the estimates
are made up in the month Of November
Of each year. Colonel Biddle stated in
his report that the authorities were IN
able 10 grant the raise IN wages during
the present fiscal year, but would in
clude the higher rate IN the estimates
Of the opinion that the strike at this
time. when there is not more than three
weeks work to be done at the further
most. is iII-advised
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-13
COMMISSIONERS ACT
ON SHEPHERDS DEATH
District Buildings to Close
on Day Of Funeral,

Official action was taken this morning
by Commissioners mcfarland and Bid
die upon the death Of former Governor
Shepherd. It was decided that the Dis
tricJ Building be closed on the day Of
the funeral and the flags on the District
Buildings be displayed at half-mast for
d period of thirty days.
The following formal minute was
drawn and ordered recorded
The Commissioners of the District Of
Columbia have learned. with deep re
gret, of the death of Alexander r. Shep-
herd, second Governor of the District Of
Columbia, at Batopil2s. Mexico, on the
18th Of September. 1902 They record the
feeling of loss and sorrow OF the Gov
eminent and he people of the District
OF Columbia and their profound sympa-
thy with the family Of the deceased
Mr. Shepherds great services to the
National Capital, his birthplace and
home for many years, gave him a pc
cullar place il the esteem and regard of
his fellOw-citizens and ultimately a ma
tional reputation. After seventy years
OF comparative neglect. the District OF
Columbia was given its first executive
government, and the plans of George
Washington for the Improvement Of the
city OF Washington were put IN general
execution, chiefly through Mr. Shep-
herds efforts In three years, as mem
Der Of the Board of Public Works OF
the District Of Columbia, and as Gov
ernOT OF the District OF Columbia he
effectively completed mis- great task.
The Aew Washington viii be his chief
monument. From the time of his youth
Mr.. Shepherd had taken an active part in
- =
and OF the District OF Columbia
In 1861 he was elected a member of
the Common Council of the city OF
Washington and was chosen president
c that body In 1861 he was a member
OF the Levy Court Of the District of Co
iumbia, and in 1863 he was one of a
eymmittee of citizens selected to draft
a bill for the better government Of the
District OF Columbia
In 1870 he was made president Of the
Citizens Reform Association and was
also elected an alderman OF the city of
Washington. II 1871 he was appointed
a member of the Board of Public Works
Of the District OF Columbia. created IN
der the act of Congress of that year,
which act abolished the then existing
government and created a territorial
form Of government for the District He
was elected vice president of the board
September I3, 1875. he was appointed
Governor Of the District of Columbia
and served in that capacity until June
20, 1874, when the Office was abolished
by an act Of Congress of that date
The Commissioners direct. as marks
of respect 10 the memory OF Mr. Shep-
herd, that the District Building be clos
ed on the day of his funeral. and that
the flags on all the buildings of the Dis
tTict Government be displayed at half
mast for thirty days
The secretary will transmit a copy Of
OF this minute to the family of Mr. Shep-
herd.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-13
GREAT ACTIVITY IN
THE INDUSTRIALS
DEATH OF ONE-EYED
JIRdMY CONNOLLY
although Always Broke He Saw All
the Great Ring Battles.

CHICAGO. Sept 13--One-eyed Jimmy
Connolly. known TO sporting men the
world over. is dead. The BridewelI Hos
pitaI was the scene Of his last days. he
having been sent TO the workhouse to
serve out a fine.
Jimmy died yesterday afternoon while
suffering from severe attack of the
delirium tremens. Connolly was known
throughout this country and England be
cause of his interest in matters pugi-
Estic and other sports
Although generally credited with being
always broke, he had the distinction OF
having witnessed every prizefEht Of note
since the days Of old Jem Mace. One
eyed Jimmy himself. in his younger
days. had the reputation Of being a dan
gerCus opponent in the ring.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-13
ROMING PIGEONS TO
CONTEST TOMORROW
Over zoo Local Flyers to Make Race
From BelfeId, Va.

The second fly. Of Washington pigeons.
under the auspices of the local branch
Of the National Federation, viii take
place tomorrow, from B=lfeld, Va, TO
this city II the weather permits, the
birds viii be liberated at a. m Over
200 flyers from the lofts of local pigeon
fanciers VIII make the fight
The birds Of Mr. a. S tombstone were
awarded first diploma n the pigeon fly
which took place last Sunday from Ches-
ter 10 this city, a distance Of 10 miles.
His flyers secured first and fourth
places The birds Of Mr. Philip Kraus
got second and third places; ". J. Toys
fifth. and Charles Rupert's sixth. Two
hundred and eighty-nine birds made the
fight.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-13
THIEF TOOK ICE BOX
AND ROCKING CHAIR
Got Away With Booty From Andrew
SoIknzer.

Should anyone see a man going about
the streets endeavoring to sell a huge
ice box valued at SO he VIII confer a
favor upon the police by either Selling
the box or holding the man until a po-
Hceman can arrive
The strange theft Of the ice box oc-
CURED shortly after O'Clock this morn
ing and the cooling plant, together with
a rocking chair also stolen, was the
property Of Andrew Solknzer, Of Cos
Sixth Street northwest.
How the thief or thieves managed TO
carry those cumbersome articles away
is too much for the police. although they
are endeavoring to find the stolen prop
eTty-
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she knows how
sound her SUM
Der viii Be and
how refreshed
Che morning viii
find her. That's
the tiredness of
q reality
woman. But
it's another
thing for the
sick woman 10
feel tired out
Rest only seems
70 increase her
suffering. Just
as N profound
silence a discord
Jars the z ar
more fordbiy, 50
now that SD e
las stopped
moving about.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-13
Marriage Licenses Issued.

Enson Washington and Lydia O. But
Ter. both OF TcnIeytown.
John T. Harris. Brooklyn. \. Y, and
Bruening OF Richmond, Va.
Wesley Kibby and Eva Simms.
William J. johnson and Jessie Lewis.
Robert L. Cormick and Margaret L.
Joseph d. GettschaH and Sarah NJ.
Shipley, both OF Baltimore.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-13

Lieutenant Daley. Of the Ninth pre-
cinct, has left the city on a 1ve-day trip
TO Virginia, accompanied by his family
He win visit friends in the Old Domin-
ion State During his absence Sergeant
Falvey, one Of the veterans Of the pO-
lice force, is acting lieutenant.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-13
CHEAP MONEY.
PRIVATE LOANS

On personal notes without irdorscr. references
or security, simply your promise to pay. Oul
rev plan enables everyone TO secure ready cash
at orTce without Inconvenience or delay. Our
method OF conducting . loan business Is base
on the word Confidence more than on Sc
cUTiUy.' You have on. confidence, we have your
confidence You need money; We have money
We don't need When you fail 70 get accom-
modated elsewhere. call on Us and you viii nc.
be disappointed II you have loan now il
viii not prevent you from securing further &C
comnodatica from the old reliable
CAPITAL LOAN GUARANTEE CO..
6oz z St. II. W.
Phone. East 205. Corner Sixth St
ju2T-tf
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-13

Policeman Otto Schneider. better
known as the boy wonder Of the First "
viii leave this city in a few days on a
ten days bear hunting expedition in the
Appalachian Mountains. Otto wiz be
a accompanied By Acting Sergeant Crian
and Patrol Driver Sam Cook, the IL ter
having had considerable experience in
killing bears in Virginia Sam is con
sidered one Of the best shots in the de
partment. despite the fact that ne is al
most sixty years of age
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-13
POLICE PERSONALS.

Major Sylvester returned to his desk
in Police Headquarters this morning.
after having made quick trip 70 New
York 10 visit his brother. The Major
attention at the present time is busily
occupied making arrangements for the
coming encampment, and ne is some
times kept in his Office until late in the
evenings discussing and mapping our
such work
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First Pastor to Preach.

Mr. John Musson, the first pastor of
The Columbia Baptist Church. viii
preach at the church tomorrow evening
Mr.. Musson is studying theology at the
Cozier Seminary. Chester, Pa
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-13
Movements Of steamshi ps.

NEW YORK, Sept. a3.-Arrived: I'm
bria, from Liverpool; Ryndam, from
Rotterdam; Lancastrian. from Liver
pool; Monterey, from Havana; La LoT-
raine, from Havre; Philadelphia, from
SOUTHAMPTON
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-13

POIicemcG Sampson. of the First pre-
cinct, returned TO duty this morning af-
ter having spent his ten days vacation
or the board walk at Atlantic City.
Sampson enjoyed himself Immensely and
became well acquainted with a number
OF the Jersey policemen, who did all in
their power TO make his trip a pleasant
one
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-13
FOR SALE-BTCYCLES.

FOR SALE-Fffty secondhand bicycles, s. up
AZ ST and Maine ave sv- miss
FOR SALE-Gents' Rambler bicycle in good
condition s. Address BOX 2u, this office.
FOR SALE-One good second hand bicycle
Apply at St NV nils
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-13
MONEY TO LOAN.

MONEY TO LOAN at 3Iz 70 per cent, in sums
Of $1,000 to $4,000, on D. c. real estate: pay
OF 5 and per cent mortgage and begin anew;
all transactions conducted with economical cor
sideration for borrowers WM Il SAUNDERS
( co. 1907 + ST. NV
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-13

There many = farmers wife sits on the
porch IN the growing shadows of & SUM-
mer evening, knowing TO the full what It
is 70 feel tired out as # there was not
another ounce Of effort left IN her. But
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-13

ernor Shepherd. and it is appropriate
that we should show our gratitude in
tangible and permanent form
1t was proposed to erect a statue Of
Governor Shepherd before his death. but
there was an indisposition to make an
exception TO the rule against giving such
an honor 10 a living man. There can
be no possible objection to giving him
this honor Eow.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-13

Precinct Detective Robert Herndon. Of
The First. better known az the Fire
fly" 10 the criminal classes Of this city,
has left on a ten days trip 70 Niagara
Falls with his family
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-13
Money LOANED Salaried PeopIe.

Retail merchants teamsters, boarding houses,
without security; largest business in y Prin-
oiPal cities. ToLMAN. Room IOI. 533 18th st.
NV. mlz-tf
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-13
LOANS OF $40

AND UPWARD OK FURNITURE AND
PIANOS, az lowest rates and OF the day you
apply. We are loaninC on the Building and
Loan Association plan, which makes the COS.
Of Carrying loans much less than you pay else
where and allows you to pay Il Of Il any
sized notes you desire, running from one to
twelve months. # you have loan With some
ether company We VIII pa Il OF aid advance
you more money II desired Rates cheeffBiIy
given. and no cost TO you unless loan is made.
Call and get rates. Front room. first 3cor-
NATIONAL MORTGAGE LOAN Co.
625 s y h
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-13

Bicycle Policeman Levi, o.. the First
precinct, will go 10 Asbury Park, y. j..
tomorrow TO inspect bee hives. Levi is a
bee expert, and has earned quite a rep
utation for himself as ~honey-maker.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-13

Bicycle Policeman Lake. Of the Sew
enth precinct, has left the city on his
annual leave
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-13
FINANCIAL.
DO YOU WANT HOME?

It makes no different whether you
pay a large rent, a small rent, OF
medium rent we would like TO talk
with you. We think We can show you
HOW To MAKE I GOOD PART Of
YOUR RENT PAY FOR 4 HOUSE
IN the easiest sort Of terms We can
I-esent plan Of payments TO tt nearly
every case
B. H. WARNER CO,
oI6 F Street n "
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PROPOSE MEMORIAL TO
EX-GOVERNOR SHEPHERD

Ccontfued From First Page.)
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FOR EXCHANGE

WOULD Line To exchange new Coles banjo
.or shotgun, in good condition.; paid so for
the banjo. address BOX 20 this Office. mII-a
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-13
DR.. LEATHERMAN,

Expert Specialist in cure OF all acute and
chronic ailments Complaints of the digestive
organs, nervous and blood disorders qsIicNly
cured.
CONSULTATION fres- 6O2 Est. NM.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-13

WE WILL LEND yoU MONEY
On your furniture, pianos, organs, etc, saa
you can pay II back IN small wevzIy or noah
~ payments ABSOLUTELY NJ DELAY.
Our business Il strictly confidential; no en-
baFr4ssiag questions to ask yVu- Loves. rates
n fhe city Private Offices.
COLUMBIA GUARANTEE COMPANY.
eIS Street n "
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-13
PERSONALS.

PERSONALS.
YOUNG man desires acquaintance Of lady OF
means; object matrimony; give correct name
and address; viii be treated with strict con
hdeuce- address J. II. NJ, bon 20, this Office
YOUNG man would like 10 meet lady of intelIi-
gence; object, matrmony. address BOX D.
this office. Ell
SYLVIA GORDON'S
mission Is to bind in bonds Of love members
Of an unhappy family Misnatcd Is the caus..
OF much trouble. This gifted lady tells truth
fulness Of friends business deals Reads cards.
25c. At 90 9th st. NV MI
HANDSOME YOUNG LADY. with nice home
and 50, go, has everything 70 make life happy
but companiona5le husband. Would assist right
one address JULIET, Box G75, Chicago III.
nj
KNOW YOUR FATE and fortune Consult
MME. LYDIA, a42 Z St NV. Phrenoiogisr and
Card Reader. 25c- mI2-2
AEN WANTED II every branch OF our line. for
we claim TO be the leaders in the supply OF the
workiHgman on all his wears and can give him
= good tabernacle SUIT OF clothes. pair OF
shoes, or 6 hat slightly used, but lar above the
grade Of goods sold IL the msrsed-dOwu sales
at prices below the cost OF the goods In them
Call and examine our fall and winter line
JUSTH'S OLD STAND, SIS D. es-7
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IF YOU ARE CONG TO PUT

Sg Us. s !: e.: SIS &; Is: s {: E. 4:
same care when you deposit your
vaiUlh.es for q lean? We have building and
s1ies made for that purpose All business
absolutely confidential Money loaned on
watches, diamonds, jewelry, etc Interest At
three Per cent instead Of ten.
II. h FULTOH.'S LOAN OFFICE.
Established 1870 81 Ninth Street nv
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-13
DERMATOLOGY.

! MOIeS, warts. SuperiuOUs
8 Hair, and all Dishguring Ble-uishss
q painleSsly, permanently rcno1 ed
job y "A. WOODBUR u I.
Ilth and sts- NV. WasllinStEA.
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FOR sAIE-HoRsEs & VEHICLES.

FOR SALE-Coal dealers platform wagon
FLYNN d BLOJNT, 51e 18th st sw- miss
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LOAN COMPANIES.

ROOM /. warder Bldg. % floor. 9th and F NJ
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-10-08
WISCONSIN
S Z, CLARK BEFORE THE BOARD
omaha's Elevator at West Superior VIII
- Be Taxed This eYar.

omaha's Elevator at West Superior VIII
Be Taxed This eYar.
WEST SUPERIOR, {WIs.-Vice oPresi-
dent Clark of the Omaha road PLAYED on
the sympathies Of the board of review
here to-day when he attempted to con-
vince the members that for two reasons
they should be lenient in dealing with
the Omaha. He was supported in his plea
by General Counsel Wilson of the road,
and Attorney Beach. They were here to
convince the board that the elevator Is a
part of the railroad system and hence
is taxable only on the ID gross earnings
basis by the State.Gg 80 1T Et.z1c-Ea -. -aE
- The road, Mr.. Clark said, is maintaining
its elevator here at great expense; further,
1t built here for the purpose OF diverting
the coarse grains from their accustomed
channels toward Superior, and is thus a
benefactor to the city at loss to itself.
The elevator has not been on the rolls
heretofore, but the board will probably de-
eide to put it on this year. Mayor O'dare
intimated as much to. Mr. Clark. -
Walter S. McRae Of Chippewa Falls
spent the night in Jail here and had, to
pay $46 to keep himself out for sixty days,
all because he was determined to have
satisfaction from Baggage Master Dege, of
the Omaha road McRaef got to the train
just as it was pulling into the station.
The rules Of the company forbid the bag
rives, and he refused to do SO. McRae
was wrathy, but the baggagelnan was firm
and it came to blows, McRae running to
close quarters and giving his man black
eye. Officers were on hand and when
McRae fetched up in court the company
demanded justice for it's agent. The court
made 1t $45 or sixty days.
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MRS. It.
-. w.. 8 49, -
SUE [: :. !.
BOYD
NASHVILLE,
TENNESSEE.

1874 N. Summer Street, -
NASHVILLE, Tenn, April II, 1902.
7 AM a living example Of the eff
cacy Of Wine of Cardui, and ]
owe the magnificent health en-
joy today to this true "woman's REM
edy". From the time [ was forty
years Of age until the "change Of
life came I seemed gradually to be
growing weaker. I had severe pains
at the periodical times with cramps
and binding headaches and sought
the advice Of six different doctors,
but none-of these could help me. /
was simply a physical wreck and pre-
pared for an early grave. The misery
and hopelessness which / suffered
none know but those who have had
the same experience. -.a. .
AS time wore on my nervousness
increased, I had hot and cold flashes
and was very easily irritated, and
when troubled or annoyed would
almost fly into Mysteries. At! this
time friend from St. Louis visited
me and I told her my troubles and
how hard l had tried to get we'll.
''Did you ever try Wine of Cardui? ?"
she asked. When I told her that I
had not she smiled and said, " In
one month from today I will have
you SO much changed: you will not
know yourself. And strange as this
seemed to me it proved the truth. I
took the medicine regularly and each
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bonfire and her clothes caught fire. The
wind famed the flame, and before help
came all her clothes had been burned from
her body.--Father j. A. Gerleman, pastor
of st. Boniface church, has been trans
ferred to Granville, by his request. He
has been in charge Of this parish for
eighteen years, but declares the city is too
wicked for him. Rev. Herman j. schleier,
recently of Washington, D. c., succeeds
him. Father Hurley Of Onawa, has been
appointed assistant pastor, of Epiphany
cathedral here, taking the place Of Father
Masterson. transferred to Hawarden.
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MONTANA

~: GREAT FALLS, MoNT.-Louis Roals-
wick, populist~ member of the board of
county commissioners Of Cascade county,
has sued the Great Falls Tribune. owned
by Senator Clark, for $4,000 for libel.
Roalswick voted to give the county
printing to the Republican-Leader" and
since then the Tribune attacked
him editorially and in a CARTOON
Because the assessor of Cascade
county did not obey the state
board Of equalization and assess, more
bank stock in that county, the attorney
general has commenced mandamus pro-
ceedings in. the supreme court against him
to compel him to make the assessment. -
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MINNESOTA
CLOCK cHIMED AS sTEEPLE FELL
Church Of Guardian Angel and Resi-
dence Burned at Chaska.

Church Of Guardian Angel and a Resi-
dence Burned at Chaska.
tCEIASKA, MINN.--The Church of the
Guardian Angel was destroyed by fire late
yesterday afternoon, the conflagration be-
ing the most destructive that has ever
visited this city. The loss is 1000, and
the insurance $500 g.
When the steeple was wrapped in fire
the old clock: which has recorded the time
for seventeen years, chimed the hour of
four and then tottered into the seething
abyss of flames below. -,
Two years ago the Interior was re-
decorated by artists brought here from
st. Louis, and people from various parts
Of the country have commented on the
effects produced
AS result Of the steeple falling In
its direction, the residence Of George Du
Toit, banker was burned. All the furni-
ture was moved, but the loss on the
residence Is practically total!
The church will no doubt be rebuilt, as
the society Is In excellent financial condi-
ton. No one can tell how the fire origi-
mated 81 Il Y =, ~;
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ton OF grains and grasses graphically
demonstrated to the Illinois people the re-
sources of the northwest. There. can be
no doubt that the company exhibit at
Springfield and the persuasive talk and
unassailable arguments made by Messrs.
Odell and Rucker will be instrumental in
bringing many Illinois, settlers and much
Illinois capital from the sucker to the
gopher, badger and flickertail states