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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-16
PRICES OF FOOD
STILL ADVANCING

is said to be felt everywhere throughout
the country. and particularly IN New
York where prices have scared even
higher than IN Washington Baltimore is
also particularly affected by it
Eggs and Butter
Eggs and butter have jumped up in the
same rapid fashion. Butter that few
days ago retailed for % or % cents per
pound now sells for 50 and IS cents
Wholesale prices on butter retailing for
35 cents are S21A and 80 cents. The ad-
vance in dairy products of all sorts is
due to a combine among local wholesale
dealers, the retail men claim
A welI-known merchant in the Center
Market said 10 a Times representative
this morning.
The only thing in the world that IS re
sponsible for this rise in dairy products
IN Washington is the formation of the
local wholesale houses into a sort Of
trust They make the claim to the retail
men that there is a natural scarcity of
butter and cheese all over the country
But, to my personal knowledge, there
is enough butter stored upstairs in the
Center Market to feed the entire National
Capital for two months without the store
being exhausted. There is plenty of but
ter for the people. and it could be sold al
-s~--7.l5I prices, if the wholesale dealers
guid put it out on the market.
The Wholesale Side.
=. representative OF one of the wholesale
firms, however, made the statement that
the supply is in reality limited and that
the vast store OF butter over the market
is being held in reserve in case the mar
ket should become barren. He denied the
accusation that the wholesale dealers are
in any way responsible for the general
advance in prices. more than TO protect
themselves from loss
The advance in eggs is aScTibed to nat
ural causes Local dealers who handle
fresh country eggs are made to suffer from
the influx OF Western eggs, which retail
for 10 cents per dozen a price several
cents lower than country eggs, fresh on
the market every day, Can be handled for.
The most noticeable and rapid rise IN
prices has been felt IN the yegetabI mar
ket. Tomatoes that only a few weeks Ego
sold at wholesale for $50 per crate now
bring So and $3.50 String beans have
risen in the same brief interval from $50
10 $50 and S.. And The quality OF the
vegetables at the present time is very in
feTior to what it was when prices were
lower
This rise is due to the present pTotract-
ed cold snap throughout the South Deal
ers say that when the weather Inoderates
vegetables of all sorts VIII be rushed into
the market so rapidly that they cannot be
handled, and the bottom viii drop out Of
all present prices Even potatoes are now
retailing for 25 and 30 cents per bushel
more than usual
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-16

NationaI-Henry Miller. in darcy OF
the Guards, afternoon and evening.
umbia-" FiorodOra." evening.
Chase's - Polite vaudeville, afternoon
and evening.
Lafayette - "a Midsummer Night s
Dream" afternoon and evening
Academy Lost in the Desert even
ing.
Empire-Refned burlesque and vaude-
vile, afternoon and evening.
Herman s-''Dewey Extravaganza Bur
lesque Company" afternoon and evening
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-16
news And GOSSIP
FROM GEORGETOWN
Annual Visitation to Potomac
C0mmandery.
Grand Officers to Be Present on Occasion
of Installation Of 0fficers-Con1ing
Events of Interest.

Grand Commander George Gibson and
the other officers OF the Grand Command
cry of the District Will make their annual
visitation to Potomac Commandery, No
3, Of this place, this evening The officers
elected at the last meeting VIII be in
stalled. Arrangements for the event are
in the hands of q committee consisting
of MessTs. James s. RaebuTn, Robert l..
Middleton, and w S. Ashby.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-16

There viii be no formal celebration
Of Emancipation Day in Georgetown this
year. The custom of parades. ETC. has
been discouraged by the coIored ministers
and leading colOred spirits of the tow8
Several years ago special services were
held in the various churches in observ-
ance of the day, but even this custom has
been done away with.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-16

Rev. Cornelius C. Coleman. pastor Of
the West Washington Baptist Church. will
speak at the meeting of the TenIeytown
branch OF the Y NJ. c. 4. next Sunday
afternoon at Masonic Hall, on Wisconsin
Avenue
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-16

Mr.. Charles Moore will speak this even
ing at the Western High School on the
new plans for the development of the
city OF Washington A series of stere-
opticon views VIII be presented Mr.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-16
Alleged Counterfeiter Arrested

The United States Secret Service this
morning announced the arrest Of J. R.
SneIgToVe, IN Anderson county. South
Carolina. charged with making counterfeit
solver coin.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-16
Withdrawals From the Treasury

Application for withdrawal OF Treasury
bonds for the month of May amount to
s.. S44. $50. olt OF possible $, eoo,e 600. The
actual Withdrawals for April amounted 10
50. 749.S5O out of possible 50, 600, 600.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-16

During the past three months, and par
ticularly the last six weeks, prices of food
stuffs Of almost every nature have scared
upward at an amazing rate While this
applies all over the country, it is notice
ably the case in WashIrr-~-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-16

The telegraph pole at the southwest
corner of Thirty-fOurth and U Streets IS
being removed by the telegraph company
A ner one viii be placed in its stead
Several days ago the pole in some I'M
known manner became ignited, and it was
necessary to call out the engine to extin-
guish the blaze. The police authorities
believing the pole to be In a dangerous
condition, ordered it to be replaced by a
new one.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-16
king of the Flats" Sent to WorkhOuse.

William Alexander, known as King of
the Flats, was in the Police Court today
charged with being vagrant. He was
convicted and sentenced to serve six
months in the vvorkhouse
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-16
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

Partly cloudy and warmer tonight.
Thursday probably fair; Light southwest
eTIy winds.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-16

William r Singleton Lodge Of Masons,
of Tenleytown, viii attend the Masonic
fair this evening at Convention Hall.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-16
THE SIN Ann NOM
TIDE TABLE

Sun rises .5:24 An. Sun sets. .e:37 p NJ
Moon rises. Neon sets 1:46 Al
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-16
ASSESSMENTS

Lamps lit today. ...........-..-.7:15 P. n
Lamps out tomorrow. 80 A. y
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-16

High tide.-.-..2:S7 A. NJ and sos P. NJ
Low tide. -.....9 - y NJ and 9.J1 P n
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-16
FireproOf Storage for Furniture
NorfoIk 8. Washington Steamboat Co.

Planes. etc. at reasonable rates Union Trust
L Storage Co, main Office, 1914 st mi
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-16

nave dropped slightly in the last day or
so, and vegetables have advanced from
SO per cent to leo per cent over former
prices.
With the exception Of vegetables, there
appears to be no relief from the present
situation. The rise in prices on all vegs-
table products. the dealers say. has been
affected merely by natural conditions, the
present cold snap throughout the South.
Meats. eggs, butter and other foodstuffs.
they declare, have been driven upward by
the trusts
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-16
Sudden Bound in Meats.

The price of meat has been increasing
for three months, but during the last six
weeks has taken a sudden bound In one
day beef went up 3 cents per pound whole
sale. Not only in the price Of beef has
this rise been felt, but lamb, veal, mutton,
ham, pork, and ali kinds of meat have
fallen into line Round steak, which two
months ago retailed al 10 cents. is now
selling for Il and IS cents. with no drop
in sight
At the present time there is nc better
outlook for prices ahead. Butchers and
dealers say that prices are being influ-
eneed solely by the big wholesale houses
N Chicago, Kansas City, and elsewhere,
from which the meats are obtained. These
houses have almost absolute control Of
the meat supply of America and prices
practically rest in their hands There are
few butchers in this city VIC XII and pre-
pare their own meats. They cannot meet
the local demand, and are obliged 10 pur-
chase from the wholesale houses at the
general advanced price. THIS rise in meat
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-16

Moore was requested by Miss Westcott,
principal of the school, to give the lee
ture, which viii begin at o'clock and
viii be open to the public without charge.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-16

Delightful trips daily at $50 p m FROM foot
9Th 81, 70 Gid FONT Comfort, Norfolk Virginia
Beach. and Newport News. See ad. page I.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-16
Almost All Kinds of Pro-
visions Affected by
the Rise.
VIEWS OF RETAIL DEALERS

Attribute the Cause to the Trusts and
the Local Wholesale Dealers-Latter
Say They Are Not Responsible for In
crease IN Price of Butter
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-16
25c and 39c Handkerchief.

The balance of those importers
seconds Of ladies' pure al-linen
embroidered Handkerchiefs. which are
worth Csc and CSC. viii be closed out
tomorrow at this price. So-cslied sec
onds, because they have pinhole or
dropped stitch: but you
would never know unless { q 4
we told you. FOR BAR ~
GAIN THURSDAY ~
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-16
New Spring Wrappers.

All fresh arrivals from the best
manufacturers who make these lines
their specially The cheapest. as
well as the best, are made and fin
ished alike. the difference being the
quality of material:
Women's Wrappers made OF extra
heavy quality percale, in black All
white, blue and white. and red and
whitehead designs in striped and
figured effects-made with deep
9oUnee and ruffies over the shout
der, with fancy braid trim
miag-eyery size up to IS, spe- 0Qc
ciai 49, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 80
Women's Wrappers. made of good
quality light peTeale, in fancy color
lngs-also seat black and white
strIpes-some are trimmed with
bands to mateh-others trimmed with
fancy beading-extra deep founce.
well made and perfect fitting
these sizes are up 10 46-spe- 0QC
cial 20
Women Wrappers, made Of the very
best quality percaie, blue, black. and
red with neat figured efTects-ruf4ed
over the shoulder, trimmed with mar
row embroidery edge-extra 5,seD
nounce and fitted waist lining SF Dc
-sPeelai at .........-.--.. sIJ
women's Wrappers. made of fine
quality lawn, in pink, light blue. and
Lavender colorings-fancy striped ef-
fects-neatIy trimmed with narrow
white edging, cut extra full over
hips-perfeet in 1T and finish 81 Ag
special at ....-...-.........~ 10
Women's Wrappers, made of the
best quality seersucker in neat pip
stripes. with tuclzs across the breast
10 form yoke-deep founee finished
with bias folds OF the same material
fitted waist lining of fine white
eambrie-thoroughIy dress g1 7E
maker made-special at. liz
We are also showing a full line Of
Fancy Wrappers in lawns and dinf-
ties ina variety of new spring col
orings and plain white-very stylish
and daintfly made-eTeTy size from
$500 up to 4.08
Second aOor-adjoining the mfIifn-
cry Dept.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-16

Misses and Children's Dresses of
good quality. peFcale, in neat stripes
and checks. Skirts arc extra wide.
with deep hem. Waists have box
pleats with deep TUf1es over shoulder,
some have white figure Jokes. RnP
Sizes run from ; to IL years. QS.
FOR BARGAIN THURSDAY ~
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-16

STREET LIGHTING.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-16
Sc Embroidaries.

Cambria and Linen Embroideries.
up to 4 inches wide; Insertings and
Edgings in beautiful match sets. En-
tirely new patterns Worth RH
Sc and 10c yard. FOR BAR 1t
GAIN THURSDAY. "
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-12-04

THE Germantown pa Independ-
ent-Gazette, one OF the best and
most valued of our exchanges, has
lust attained its twentieth anniyer-
sarv. Editor McCann celebrated the
event by issuing sixteen-page paper,
profusely illustrated and Astounding
in original and readable articles,
reminiscent and otherwise, by promi-
nent citizens OF the town. The Inde-
pendent-Gazette is noted for the ex-
celIence Of its special Gas it is for its
regularD editions. but its twentieth
anniversary number is one OF the
most superb that has yet come to
our notice The GOLD LEAF here
with extends cordial fluctuations and
best wishes for many more years OF
usefulness and prosperity to its
esteemed contemporary" OF Phlla-
delphia ) picturesque suburban city.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-12-04
Letter From kittrell.
kITTRELL, n. c., Dec. 3, 1902.

kITTRELL, \. o., Dec. :, 1902.
EDITOR GOLD LEAF;-Thanksgi
ing was observed here as Il holiday.
The stores were closed and most OF
the men went hunting Services were
held at night in the NJ. f. Church. 1t
was our pleasure to eat Thanks9iv-
ing turkey with Mrs. w. H. Harris.
of Franklinton.
Dave Stanton. than whom there
is not to be found anywhere a more
accommodating and polite messen-
ger boy, was wearing unique bou-
tonnaire one day last week, it being
three or four large, ripe Strawberries.
Mrs. Virginia Blacknall, after a
long illness, which extended over
many months. died Saturday about
noon at the residence OF her son, Mr..
{. l.. Blacknall, who has spared moth
| ing that his mothers last days
might be as full as possible of cheer
and comfort. She was Seyentv-three
years old and had been IL widow
thirty eight years. her husband. Col
[. {. Blacknan, having died OF wounds
received at the battle of Winchester.
Va. Sept. 10Th, 1864,
Mrs. Blacknall was married III De-
tober, 1851, and leaves five children
! Messrs o. ". and {. l.. Blacknall
and Miss Emma Blacknan. OF Kit
trell Mr.. ". H. Blacknall. OF Raleigh.
and Mrs. W. A. Adams. of Oxford
She was laid to rest Sunday after
noon in the cemetery here. Rev. J. f.
lngle, OF Henderson. conducting the
, services.
We feel that we cannot close this
, sketch without speaking OF her
! daughter. Miss Emma. whose faith
full ministrations. untiring devotions,
and never-failing patience have been
beautiful to see
Rev. J. H. Broom left Monday to
attend the NJ f. Annual Conference
lit Wilmington.
Everybody in kittrell is delighted
to know Rev {. L. Whitaker and his
charming wife will be with us next
year.
The interest OF our people today is
centered in the Rogers-Crudup mar
riage which will be consummated at
the NJ, Z. Church. at ) p, n, p.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-12-04
How to Prevent Group.

1t will be good news to the mother of
small children to learn that Group can be
prevented. The first sign of Group is
hoarseness. A day or TWO before the at
tack the child becomes hoarse This is
soon followed by peculiar rough cough.
Give Chamberlian's Cough Remedy freely
as soon as the child becomes hoarse, or
even after the rough cough appears. and
it will diSpel all symptoms OF Group. In
this way oil danger and anxiety may he
avoided This remedy is used by many
thousands OF mothers and has meyer been
known to fail. 1t is. in fact, the only
remedy that can always be depended
upon and that is pleasant and safe to
take. For sale at Parker's two drug
stores.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-12-04
PLAYING POLITICS WITH hlGH
PRINCIPLES.

The story of the Indictment OF Dem
Ocratic registrars in the Federal
Courts was cOncOcted by the Repub-
licnns at the court in Charlotte last
week. 1t is seemingly only an at
tempt OF the leaders to pose as the
friend and champion OF the negroes
and thus crawl back into favor with
President Roosevelt and the national
administration Roosevelt has re-
pudiated their " white" plans and
now they want to 90 him one better
and get back in his good graces. If
this view is correct it is pitiful to
thus see men in high positions OF
trust simply playing politics with
great principles. Time servers and
trimncrs are still plentiful.-Raleigh
Times.
Yes, time servers and trlmmerS
are still plentiful" But what else
could be expected OF such fellows as
Jim Boyd and lIoIton and others Of
their kind after The record of the for
mcr us il ku klux? The leopard call
not change his spots.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-12-04
Masquerade Party.
Contributed.

iDutcu
The masquerade given by the
young ladies, at the hOspitable home
of Mr.. and Mrs. S. X. Rowland Thurs
day night, was one of the most de-
lightful social events of the season.
Many were in masks and picturesque
costumes some impersonating his
tOrical characters.
Dancing was one of the leading
amusements of the evening, At II
o'clock an elegant supper WAS served
in the dining-room.
Mrs. Rowland, who is one OF Hen
dersOn's finest vOcalists, added to
the pleasure of the guests by singing
several selections with guitar accom-
paniment.
Those present were Misses Inez
Singleton, Julia Cooper, Bessie Hines
May Hunter, Grace Linnell, Florence
Currin, Mary Chavasse. Maize Whit
field and Eula Gregory; Messrs S. X
Rowland, William Morris, Newton
Baxter, Wilson Morris, Richard
Workman, Horace Rowland, Thomas
Pittman, Jr., Frank Richards, Harry
Watkins, Leslie Perry, Gideon Lamb
George Buchan, John Butler. Ernest
Duval, Chesley Watkins, Wallace
Phelps, and Whitfield Stallings.
Nice line of Shoes, Hats and I'm
brellas-very cheap at
H. THOMASON'S.
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SCHOOL LIBRARIES.
The Club Women of the State to = ID
in the liov. ment To Establish
Them.

1t is eminently proper that the
women of the State should aid in the
great educational campaign which
our Governor and his couselOrs have
inaugurated. Education means more
to them than to Others. To the
woman who is cut Off from the social
pleasures and privileges of the city,
this is Il vital, a living issue.
The education acquired in the
school room, must with the majority
OF our people, be meagre at best. The
course of study in our public schools
will always be rudimentary, but the
chief object is attained, il, in the few
years of school life, a love OF reading
good books has been created in the
hearts of the pupils, SO that they will
seize on every opportunity to read.
The library is an important factOrin
the public school system. 1t is one
of the great forces in modern educa-
tional progress. The youth finds in
IL good library Il substitute for uni
versity training. The student of
maturer years supplements a college
course by reading in the hours and
minutes of leisure as an accOmpani-
ment to regular business.
The Legislature of North Carolina
has provided PARTIAL for the estab-
lishment of 5S2 small rural libraries.
The number actually placed so far is
36S, making a proportion Of one
library to fourteen school districts.
Fewer than Is per cent. of Ourp people
live in touch with the city libraries,
leaving a large majority who have
access to no books except those
found i'll meagre private collections.
In many homes the bookshelf is
conspicuous for its absence. An old
spelling-bOok, Il patent office report,
perhaps Il Bible, and a last year $
almanac. and the library is complete
The club women of the State at a
recent meeting i'll Winston-Salem.
recognizing this need as their oppor-
tunity, adopted library extension as
one department of work The aim
OF this department is to promote the
establishment of libraries wherever
the way may be open to enlarge
those already in existence; to fit out
small cases of books which may be
semitic points where they are needed;
to stimulate the interest in libraries
generally; to foster the love OF col
Letting and preserving books; and to
endeavor to put into the minds OF
the people Il proper conception OF the
benefits of Federation Women :
| Clubs.
1t should not be Il difficult matter
to secure a travelling library Many
clubs will send out memorial libra.
ries which have been contributed. Ii
most cases the books will bedOnated
| by the members OF the club Ii
many communities there are good
men and women who will gladly aid
in making up suitable collections O
books
The ready assistance of the county
superintendent. teachers. and other
school officials. as we'll as the rail
road authorities will facilitate the
| placing of these libraries We appea
to all club women to cooperate il
this work
MRS. J. T. ALDERMAN.
Chairman Library Extension State
Federation Women's Club.
Henderson. n c., Nov. %. 1902.
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DECIDES AGAINST THE NEGROES.

4 dispatch from Richmond dated
Saturday, says:
When the hearing involving the
constitutionality OF Nirglnla's new
Constitution was resumed today be-
fore the United States Circuit Court,
with Chief Justice Melville ". Fuller,
sitting with Judge Waddill. Attorney
General Anderson began his closing
argument for the State.
Chief Justice Fuller this afternoon
denied the injunction against the
State board of canvassers asked by
John S. Wise, of New York. counsel
for the negroes DISTINGUISHED by the
new Constitution, holding that the
court had no jurisdiction i'll the mat
ter. Notice OF appeal to the Supreme
Court was given Immediately by Mr..
Wise. Two writs were asked by Mr.
Wise, one in prohibition and one i'll
equity. In Diminishing the former the
Chief Justice said:
'The rule heretofore entered herein
is discharged and the preliminary
orders denied; this for want Of iuris-
diction. The writ is not sought in
aid of jurisdiction already acquired
nor does it appear that there is no
other remedy. The proceeding is in
effect against the Commonwealth
which is not, in any View, an lndls-
pensible party and cannot be made
such, and the matter being political,
can not be disposed of i'll such Il pro-
ceedng'
Regarding the matter II equity.
his decision was that a court OF
equity has no jurisdiction as such in
cases within which this case falls.
Settled in this circuit in Green versus
Mills, 90 Fed, S12.
District Judge Edmund Waddill,
who also sat in the case, cOncurred
in this opinion, but added:
1T is in frankness due that should
say that while | believe this is the
law us settled by the decisions, it
does not entirely embody my per-
sOnal views us to what that law
ought to be. | believe that It's to
rights arising under and guaranteed
to the citizens by the Constitution
and laws of the United States, in
juriously affecting one hundred thous-
and people, whether respecting their
property or their personal and poll
teal rights, and particularly the two
latter classes, that they ought to be
given a day in court, afforded an OPP
portunity for a full and speedy hear
inc, and to that end, that technical
tiles, forms and ceremonies should in
large measure be dispensed with,
speedy Justice afforded and the rights
OF the respective parties litigant as
certained.'