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LITIGATION EXPECTED
over THE M'KAY WILL
Attorneys Interested in Case
Back From Vacations.
Th,.e Cornered Fight for Estate, Be.
tween Divorced Wife, Widow and
Children Probable.

II is eypected that something will de-
velop in the way of settlement OF the
estate of the late Nathaniel Mckay be-
fore many more days. With the excep-
tion of one. all of the attorneys interest
ed in the matter have returned to the
city from their vacations. and the con-
sideration of the case has already been
begun.
Within a few days after the death Of
Colonel Mckay at Atlantic City his es-
tate was valued at various figures from
$3.50, 900 to s., 600, 900. 1t is now generally
believed that the first-named figure is
nearer the value than the latter.
For some time it was believed that
the estate would be settled without re-
course to the courts. but now the opin-
ion prevails that the estate will go
through extended litigation. According
to reports at the time of Colonel Nc
Kay's death, with the exception OF a
beQuest of $500 to his private secretary
and a gift of about $4,000 to his coach
man, he left all of his property, real
and personal. to his wife. Mrs. Mabel
Geyer Mckay. In fact, ii was stated
that he decided to her his handsome resi-
dence on X Street some time before he
died 1t will be remembered that Colonel
Mckay died very soon after his marriage
to Miss Geyer and that his will was ex-
cuted only day or two before his
death.
Declares Divorce Invalid.
hbo,,t n ,,o,r bafora r;c loef mprria 90
Colonel Mckay secured a divorce in
Oklahoma from his wife. Mrs. Jennie
Pope Mckay, who now resides in New
York. She. it is understood, contends
that the decree of divorce granted
Colonel Mckay is invalid. because he
was not bona fide resident of Okla
homa when he instituted the proceed
ings. Because of this, it is generally be-
lieved that Mrs. Jennie Pope Mckay
will file a petition asking that the dis
tribution of Colonel McKay's estate be
held up by the courts until she has had
time to establish her claim, if any she
has. to portion of it.
Such action on the part of Mrs. Jen-
ME Pope Mckay will not be taken until
Colonel McKay's will is offered for pro-
bate. In this connection 1t has been
suggested that his will may be offered
for probate in Oklahoma, instead of the
District, for the reason that that is the
last place he is known to have claimed
citizenship.
According to report, Colonel Mckay,
besides the X Street property and some
personal property. willed his wife one
third of his estate and the remainder to
his children. 1t is believed that in the
event the matter is not amicably set
tied out of court, the litigation will be a
three -cornered fight
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BALTIMORE HAS MYSTERY.
Stranger Falls on Street and Dies il
Hospital-Had Washington Card.

The local police were notified last
night that white man, giving the name
of Thomas German. was taken Ill on
the street in Baltimore. He was taken
to the Johns Hopkins University Hos
pital and died at o'clock yesterday at
ternoon. A card bearing the name Of
found in his pocket.
The local police made search for the
residence of Thomas German last night.
The only person they could find by that
name resided at 522 Street northeast,
and was employed in the Government
Printing Office. He was alive and we'll
last night. and knew nothing of the man
who died In Baltimore
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CHAPLAlN'S SUICIDE
Due TO DEPRESSION
The Rev. Mr.. Morrison Had
Been in Hospital.
Wanted to Resign From Service While
at Sea-Was in Very Nervous
Condition.

BOSTON, Mass, Sept. 11.-Chaplain
William F. Morrison, United States
Navy, until Tuesday on duty on board
the cruiser Olympia of the North At
lantic squadron, committed suicide By
shooting himself with revolver at the
United States Naval Hospital, in Chel-
sea, at $3.50 o'clock yesterday afternoon.
The announcement of the suicide was not
made public until noon today.
Chaplain Morrison was taken from the
ship. which is now in the harbor. day
before yesterday, because he was suf-
fering from mental depression and ar
rived at the hospital late in the after
noon. He was perfectly sane and was
allowed to go out yesterday. Soon after
he returned he shot himself through the
mouth and died within ten minutes. 1t
is believed that Chaplain Morrison took
his own life as the result of the mental
disease from which he was suffering.
Wanted to Resign.
Capt. Henry Lyon, of the Olympia,
said that one afternoon some two weeks
ago the chaplain entered his cabin
and handed him paper which he said
was his resignation, and asked the cap
tain to approve it and forward it to
the Secretary of the Navy Captain Lyon
refused to do this, saying that he would
be unable to give any good reason for
such action. His visitor was SO ner-
vous, looked so badly. and referred to
taking his life in such way that the
captain decided to consult the ships
surgeon, DR.. Ames.
At the latter's suggestion board Of
officers inquired into the condition of
the chaplain and decided that he ought
to be sent to the hospital. AS soon as
the cruiser arrived at this port the rec
ommendation of the board was acted
upon.
Chaplain Morrison was the fifth on the
list OF chaplains in the navy. He ranked
as commander, and was admitted to
the service from Maryland on May 5,
1881. He was an Episcopalian, and was
fifty-two years old. His last cruise at
sea expired in May. 1900. and he has
been on board the Olympia since March
q OF this year.
The chaplain has two sisters living in
Cumberland county, Va.
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EDITOR ROSEWATER
OPPOSES MERCER
ABE ATTELL WINS.
Outpoints Kid Abel, of Chicago, in
Twenty Rounds.

ST. LOUIS. No.. Sept. 11.-Abe Attell
of San Francisco. secured the decision
over kid Abel. of Chicago. in the
arena of the West End Club tonight The
men were in splendid condition, and the
bout went the scheduled limit of twenty
rounds.
Abel was the aggressor through the
greater part of the contest and forced
the fighting until he was nearly blinded
Attell fought his usual defensive tac-
tics. and except in few rounds let his
opponent wear himself out in an unsuc-
cessful effort to land an effective blow
stimulating his efforts with cutting
jab as opportunity offered.
Abel's eyes were nearly closed during
the last rounds of the fight. The pre-,
liminary. an eight round affair, gave
Tim Sullivan. of st. Louis, a try-out op-
portunity against Kid Farmer. of Chi
cago. The latter obtained the verdict
Harry Sharpe, of st. Louis, acted as ref
cree
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Rolled Out of Hay Loft.

Mark Warden. living at the corner of
New York Avenue and F Streets north
west. was taken to the Casualty Hos
pital yesterday afternoon to have a
scalp wound dressed. Warden. 1t is
said, went TO sleep in the hay loft of a
stable at "A Massachusetts, Avenue
northwest, and rolled out of the win
dow. His injuries are not considered
serious
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TIMELY PRECAUTIONS
AGAINST TYPHOID
Health Department Issues
Circular Letter.
Warns Public How Disease Is Contract
ed and How, With Little Care,
It May Be Avoided.

The District Health Department has
issued circular upon the prevention
Of the spread of typhoid fever, con-
tanning interesting information con-
corning the malady now prevalent in the
city. This circular is the reissue and
revision of a similar document pub
lished three years ago. A copy can be
had by application to the Health Of
fcer.
Every case OF typhoid fever comes
from some other case of the same dis
ease"
The circular is founded upon the
above observation, and starting with
that as a basis, two conditions are de-
clared to be necessary before person
can develop the disease. These are:
'First-The germs which are capable
Of causing typhoid fever must find their
way into his stomach and bowels In suf-
dcient number TO bring about that re-
suit.
'Second-The tissues of the body
must be in such a condition as will
permit these germs to grow
Prevention of Spread.
The manner in which the disease may
be communicated, through food. drink,
insects. and careless habits. are fully
discussed. Ind the circular closes with
the following observations regarding its
avoidance:
THE individual who would avoid
contracting typhoid fever must see that
his food and drink has not been exposed
either directly OF Indirectly to that
disease, or. when this cannot be done.
must see that it is subjected to heat
sufficient TO kill any germs which may
be In 1t.
Raw food should be avoided, cooked
food must have been. kept out of the
reach OF flies. and water and milk must
be boiled. In moist substances the
germs which cause typhoid fever are
killed by exposure for ten minutes TO "A
temperature considerably below that of
boiling water. Ordinarily. therefore.
freshly cooked food is free from danger
90 far as relates to the spread of ty-
phoid fever"
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ALEXANDRIA ITEMS
OF GENERAL INTEREST
William Dade, Colored, In
sists Upon Requisition.
Was Arrested for the Apollo, Pa, Au.
thorities-Nature of Charge
Net Known-His Story.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. Sept. 11.-Efforts
made by Mayor Simpson and Detective
Miller, Of Washington. this morning to
induce William Dade, colored. to go to
Washington with the detective, proved
futile. Dade is held here for the au-
thorities at Apollo, Pa. He refuses to
go without requisition. Dade was ar
rested last evening by Policeman Lyles
upon receipt of information from the
Washington detective bureau.
The exact nature of the accusation
against the prisoner is not known to the
local police, but it is believed that it is
serious. as the Pennsylvania authorities
have gone to no little trouble and ex-
pense to apprehend the prisoner. 1t is
reported that there is reward for
Dade's arrest. II such issthe case 1t is
more than probable that Policeman
Lyles will secure it.
Dade states that he got into trouble
with woman at Apollo. Pa, and fed
after striking her. He also alleges that
she attempted to assault him with an
ak, but that he succeeded in wrenching it
from her. The police here place little
credehce in his story.
+ Dade is resident of this city, and has
police record. He has been working
in Apollo for some time past, and upon
reaching this city last night was ar
rested.
Mr.. Joseph E. Chauncey died at $50
o'clock this morning at his home in
Fairfax county, west of this city. He
was sixty-six years of age, and is sur
vived by one son. Mr.. Julian Chauncey.
The funeral Will take place Saturday
afternoon from his late residence, at 3
o'clock.
In connection with the street i'm
provements which are now under way
in this city, many of the merchants are
having new sidewalks placed In front of
their places of business. The grano-
lithic seems to have gained more head
way than the ordinary brick.
Mrs Mary E. Barbour died about II
o'clock this morning at her home in
Orange county, Va. She was eighty
seven years old Mrs. Barbour was the
wife of the late Quintus Barbour, for
mer justice of the supreme court. A
son and three daughters survive her.
Her son is Mr.. Philip Pendleton Bar
bour, and Mrs. Frances Barbour Ewing,
OF this city, is one of her daughters.
The funeral arrangements have not
been completed.
A two story frame tenement known as
40 North Henry Street, took fire about
o'clock this afternoon and was par
TALLY destroyed.
Henry Simms. colored, this morning
attempted to break into freight car
of the Southern Railway Company but
was caught by Special Officer Mullen.
When arraigned in the police court he
was sentenced to spend twenty days on
the chain gang.
Mrs. Blanche McClary and Mr.. Charles
Mumford, both of this city, were mar
ried last night at the parsonage of the
Methodist Protestant Church The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. ]. II. s.
Ewell, pastor.
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Mr.. CROKER'S. HORSE
GETS PORTLAND PLATE
Gladwin Captures Trophy at Doncaster
Without Much Diff
ficulty.

LONDON, Sept. 11.-The race for the
Portland Plate at Doncaster today was
won easily by Mr.. Richard Croker's
three-year- bay gelding Gladwin.
Mr.. Leopold De Rothschild's aged bay
horse yatel was second, and Mr.. ]. G.
Overs three-year-o brown, filly Lady
Macdonald third. There were twenty
three starters.
The post odds were 10 to / against
Gladgin The distance was five fur
longs and 152 yards.
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Nebraska Representative
Is Given a Difficult
Contest.
FORMER THREATENS TO RUN
Says He Would Be Independent Candi-
date in Event Mercer Is Nominated
Great Interest in District on Account
of Personal Friendship.

Considerable local interest is mani
tested in the fight which Representa-
tive Mercer, of the Second district of
Nebraska. is having for return to the
House of Representatives. Mr.. Mercer
is one of the more prominent members
of the District Committee. and has al
ways given close attention to matters
affecting Washington. As chairman of
the Committee on Public Buildings and
Grounds. he was chiefly responsible for
the incorporation in that measure OF
the item providing for the new munich
pal building. He is very popular in
Washington, and there is general de-
sire to have him returned.
The trouble which Mr.. Mercer is ex-
periencing in his district is largely
personal matter between himself and
Editor Rosewater, of the Omaha Bee. .
Mr.. Rosewater has many years been a
Republican leader in the State. He
was candidate for Senator at the last
election, and although he failed. it is
said he succeeded in naming the sue
cessful candidates.
Rosewater Is Relentless.
Mr.. Rosewater has for some time been
waging relentless warfare upon Mr..
Mercer, and has declared that if Mer-
Ger is nominated he will run as an in
dependent candidate This, 1t is thought,
will SO divide the Republican vote in
the district as to make the election of
q Democrat certain.
The reports which come from Oma ha
indicate that Mr.. Mercer will win the
nomination. He is very popular and
credited with being hustler, and his
friends declare that he has something
..up his sleeve for the Omaha editor
when the proper time comes.
The Democrats have nominated Gil
bert N. Hitchcock, eiiitor of Mr.. Rose
waters rival, the Omaha World-Her-
AID" The paper has considerable infu-
ence, and Mr.. Hitchcock is one of the
closest friends Of William ]. Bryan.
<Nould Support Hitchcock.
Between Mr.. Rosewater and Mr.. Hitch
cock there is not only political, but
personal rivalry. so that in case Mr..
Mercer is nominated. Mr.. Rosewater will
be between .the devil and the deep blue
sea- He is said to have declared, how
ever, that as between Mercer. and Hitch
cock he would tnQuestionably support
the Democratic nominee. s-
Mr.. Rosewater is said to have habit
OF doing things quite independently of
what others think, and not infrequently
bolts from his party. He is known not
to be gutter, and for that reason Mr..
Mercer's friends in Washington enter
tain fears that he NAV have a great
deal of difficulty in coming back to Con-
gress. The district two years ago gave
Mr.. Mercer about 1,5OO majority.
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BOY BADLY BURNED
BY ELECTRIC WIRE
Young Clements Not Likely to Recover
Fingers Burned of by the
Deadly Current.

The condition of James Clements, the
fifteen-ye old lad who lost his left
hand while climbing a tree yesterday
and is at the Georgetown University
Hospital, is reported TO be serious. The
doctors state that the lad has but a
slight chance for life.
While climbing tree for his kite,
which had become entangled IN the
branches, he accidentally grasped live
electric wire. and before he could let
go his fingers were completely burned
off and his hand terribly scared.
The accident occurred in a stable yard
on Thirty-second Street, Georgetown.
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AID FOR MINERS.
Committee of Central Labor Union
Members for Agency.

President John Hamerstrom, of the
Central Labor Union, has appointed a
committee, consisting of r. H. Cowan,
n. C. Sprague, p. H. Sugrue, ]. B. Dick
man, and C. w. Winslow 20 receive do
nations in behalf of the striking anthra-
cite miners.
Persons desiring to contribute to the
distressed miners families can send a
postal card giving name and address to
any member of the committee at room
No. 10, Typographical Temple. and mes
sengers will call for all contributions.
Donations will be received during busi-
ness hours at the Typographical Temple,
423-425 G Street northwest.
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PROPOSALS.

UNITED STATES COMMISSION OF FISH AND
FISHERIES. Washington. D. c.. September o.
iy.-seaied proposals. marked Proposals fof
an Aquarium, |. 5. Fish Commission. wash
ington. ID. c. and inclose6 in an envelope
addressed II. 5. Commissioner of Fish and
Fisheries, Washington, ID. c. will be re-
ceived at this Office until O'CLOCK, ON SEP
TENDER -. 1902, at which time they VIII %
opened in the presence OF attending bidders
for the construction OF an aquarium on the
property OF the United States Fish Commits
sion. corner 9Th and b SITS sw.. Washington,
ID. c. The right is reserved to reject any orl
all bids. Sbteifeations. plans. blank proposals.
and full information will be furnished ou ap-'
plication to Architect. United States Fish Com
mission, Washington. d. q. GEORGE ~
BOWERS, Commissioner. mS-s
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Severe Attack of Diarrhoea Quickly
Cured.

The following incident. related by Mr. W
c. Jones' postmaster at Buford. n. C.. may be
new to some and vet thousand Others have
had like experience. about two years ago.
he says II had severe attack OF diarrhoea
which lasted for over week. / became so
weak that | could not stand upright. \ drug
gist recommended Chamberlain's Collie Chol-
era and Diarrhoea Remedy. The first dose re-
leved me ut once, and within two days ! was
well and strong US ever For sale by Henry
Evans Wholesale and Retail. 922 F st. NV,
and all druggists.
The Washington times., 1902-09-12
Hergersheimer Improving.

j. A. Hergersheimer. of Rodney. w.
Va, who attempted suicide in the Ma
tional Hotel Wednesday night by turn
ing on the gas in his room, was report
ed by the surgeons of the Emergency
Hospital last night as greatly improy-
ed.
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SONS OF JONADAB.
Annual Meeting of Neighboring Sub

ordinate Councils Held Last Nlght.
The Sovereign Council, Sons OF Jona-
dab. comprised of about fifty fpre-
sentatives of the eight subordinate coun-
ellis in Maryland, Virginia, West Vir-
ginia, and the District OF Columbia,
met last evening at their lodge rooms
622 Louisiana Avenue, in annual con-
vention.
For some time the question OF ladies'
auxiliaries for the various councils mas
been agitated. Last night motioh
to approve of the plan was lost.
Chief Sovereign j. E. Hibbs rendered
his resignation to the order. The coun-
Gil refused TO accept 1t, and he Will
serve out his term of office.
The centennial council will celebrate
the thirty-fift anniversary of the found
ing OF the order, September 13, at 9oa
Pennsylvania Avenue.
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PHYSICAL Culture.

Carroll Institute Gymnasium classes in physi-
cal culture will reopen ON September 10, 1902,
at o'clock p. III. For further information
call or address Carroll Institute. 10th and h
sts. NV. MAURICE a. JOYCE, Professor in
Physical Culture. my-f
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ST. cEcILIA's ACADEMY,

COL EAST CAPITOL STREET.
This popular boarding and day school ior
girls viii resume studies Monday, SEPTEMBER
Is. Education thorough and practical. Pri-
mary. commercial. and academic COURSES. MUSIC
and art. For further particulars. ADDRESS
MOTHER AUGUSTA. Superior. MR.
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A Cotton Plant DESTROYED.

NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 1.-THE plant
Of the Stonewall Cotton Company, at
Etonewall. Miss. was completely de-
stroyed BY FIRE this morning. LOSS, sl5.-
oOQ
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REMOVED

to new and much larger quarters at 2ls @
st. NV. Occupies entire building Facilities
better than ever Opens September 20. Can
or send for Catalogue
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Holy GROSS AcADEMY.

Select school for young ladies and children.
Academic and Preparatory Departments
Complete courses in Music and Art
Open September l5- 1872 Mass ave. seo-oos
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CHANGE OF PROPOSALS.

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, Washington, sep
tember 9. 1902. Proposals for construction OF
eight room school buildings on Pierce ST. nv.
and at 9Th and ID sts- me-, heretofore advertised,
will be received until u NOON. SATURDAY,
SEPTEMBER 30. instead OF September 10, out
in all other respects advertised. HENRY
b. r. MCFARLAND. JOHN BiDDLE, Conn
n,issoners d. C.. SELL IS. Is. .i6, Is
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BLISS ELECTRICAL SCHOOL

Offers practical courses in applied Electricity,
complete in one year. Students taught the
ACTUAL construction Of electrical apparatus.
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DIED..

CREBS-Died in st. Louis at p. M, Septem
Der 10. EDWARD y. CREBS, beloved brother OF
John n. and Katharine NJ. Crebs, OF Washing
ton. ID. q. el
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Flvnn,s business College,

EIGHTH AND 4 STREETS. Established IsId
Day or Night sessions. SIS year.
Business. shorthand, fypewritins-
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Education for Real Life
1864. For Sons and Daughters. at 1904
Spencerian Business College,

Academy of Music Building, 9Th and y NV.
Beautiful, spacious halls Enlranee. iJS 9th 1t.
All of me departments open Tor day and night
sessions MONDAY, August -.
The leading puslness men of asEington were
educated In TINS institution and send their sons
and daughters anu candidates Tor empioymens
mere Iur training.
Nieht classes: Monday Wednesday and Fri
day, to y. =,
For new catalogue or furthe- information call
M or,ce or address MnS. sAfsA 4. SPENCER,
Principal and PROPRIETOR.
LEONARD GARFIELD srENCER, Secretary.
Itl.DE
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Go l4th s.. y. ".
Preparation tor CIVIL SERVICE E1AAlNA-
TION., a specially. GREGG and PitMan Short
rand. Typewriting, Regular Course IN English
and Mathematics, bookkeeping. len years ex-
perience. auzLWe
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TANNERS
BUSINESS COLLEGE,
Cor. 9th and =.
TWENTY.FiRST YEAR.

The principal has had over 20 years. ex-
perience as official Court Stenographer, Book
keeper. and Teacher Of Business Methods
COURsEsEshorthand, Typewriting, Book
keeping, Civil Service. English, etc. Gradu-
ates placed in positions. open all the year.
Day and night sessions. Call Sat any time or
send for catalogue. au23- -15t cod
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WOODS
COMM ERClAL
COLLEGE

pupils limited. Shorthand, typewriting. book
keeping, English. civil service Graduates
placed in positions. Mr.. b. H. Warner and
ten other prominent business men will deliver
lectures during the ensuing year. kindly write,
telephone or call for new illustrated catalogue.
The Washington times., 1902-09-12
AUCTION SALES.

L. 5. ENGINEER OFFICE. 2O0l St NV,
Washington. ID. c., September s. 1902. Con-
dernned public property. consisting OF iron.
lumber. tools etc, will be sold at public auc-
tion SEPTEMBER 10, 1902, At 10 4. W., ut
foot OF 26th ST. NV. Information on appltca-
tion. CHAS. j. ALLEN. Lieutenant Colonel
Engineers. JAMES W. RATCLIFFE, Auctioneer.
sel2,1
TO WHOM IT MAY CoNCERN-I will sell at
auction all goods of Miss kitchell and Mrs
Il. Adams for storage and other expenses. on
Septembrr 10, 1902 WM +. REAMER. ESQ
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MANDOLIN. BANJO AND GUITAR
Fields' civil service institute,

NEW STUDIO. III 11th St.,
WALTER I. HOLT, Instructor.
FREE CLUB REHEARSALS. s
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

NOTICE-Soltliers and Sailors Rights League.
Washington Council. No. l. Will hold its regu-
lar meeting at Schmidt's Hall. SIG 9th st. NV.
SEPTEMBER IL. 1902. AT I:S0 z. NJ, for mus
tering in recruits. JACOB II. DEVICES. Presi-
dent. ml2-2
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UNDERTAKERS.

r.. F. HARyEY's SONS, DISQUALIFICATION
and Emhalmers. 1925 Fourteenth ST. " W.
Strictly frst-class service at moderate prices
Commodous chapel Phone Main 32S. selO-ti
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Incorporated. 81 East
Capitol st. Phone. East
3s- Open all. the year.
Electric ians. Eighteenth
year begins Sept. 2.
Monday. Sept. 1, enroli-
ment day Number Of