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The Washington times., 1902-08-06
GOSSIP OF THE TURF.

After Judith Campbell. the crack
Western flly, had won the Flash Stakes
at Saratoga, Whitney G. Duryea asked
her owner, J. w. Schorr. to place price
on her Mr.. Schorr said she was for
sale. but did not set price. Good
judges OF horsefiesh say that Judith
Campbell is as good flly as Endurance
by Right, which was sold by Mr.. Schorr
last year to W. c. Whitney for 100000.
If Judith Campbell should change hands
il is likely It would be for an amount
fully as great as that paid for Endur-
ance by Right.
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HUNGRY BOYS TURN UP.
Harry Hicks and Lawrence Bailey Ar
rive at Home.

Harry Hicks and Lawrence Bailey, the
two boys who ran away from home Sat
urday night. and were apprehended at
Wilmington, Del, and again ran away
after being brought back to this city,
turned up at the homes of their parents
on Fifth Street northeast at dinner time
yesterday.
The boys were hungry and tired. and
both had come to the conclusion that
life on the road is not as pleasant as it
is pictured in the story books. They ex-
planned that they ran away from the
conductor who brought them from Will
mington to the Pennsylvania depot in
this city because of fear that they would
be punished when they arrived home.
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First race-Five and one-half fur
longs. Epidemic, 90; Back Number, "a;
Harrison. 1902; Eva Russell 1O9; Dinksie.
1o1: Nigrette. 80; Wheeler b., 102: Or
loft, "a; Zadok. 30; Cincinnatus. 1O2; Hi
larity, %; Kikshaw, log; Florham Lass,
1C0; Amorous. DR.. Bissell. 102.
Second race-Steeplechase: the short
course. Kufa, 145: Sallust. 1852; Zyra,
142; Draughtsman. 14S; Tentore. 156.
Third race-Five and one-half fur
longs. Eugenie Burch, Athland, Judith
Campbell 122; Gold Money. 112; Midali
Love, 107; Duster, 122; Wild Thyme.
112; Bounding Beauty, Amaryllis, 10I;
Astoria, 119; Tioga, Girdle, 107.
Fourth race-One mile. transformer.
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The Dwyers announced after Fran
cesco had won the Saratoga Handicap
that the winner was for sale il anyone
wished to purchase him. 1t is quite
likely that the colt will change hands
before long, as he seems to be a pretty
sood sort of animal. muchb etter than
was generally Supposed. 1t is true he did
Eot have much weight up. but he won
impressively. and appears to te OF the
Iough and tear sort.
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and commerce is clearly distinguishable
from manufacture" Many legal opinions
regarding the difference when the two
terms are then cited in the opinion and
the Corporation Counsel concludes:
II am OF the opinion that the words
mercantile companies in the proviso
to paragraph s, Of section 6. Of the act
of Congress does not include manufae-
turing compaDies"
The Washington times., 1902-08-06

Redemption, J. G.. Follansbee's horse,
who has been such a great disappoint-
ment this year, pulled up very lame aft
er a trial at Saratoga on Monday. and it
looks as If his racing career was ended
He had just begun to show some of his
old-time form and Mr.. Follansbee was
confident of winning races with him at
the Spa. The hrose seems to be suf-
fering from bowed tendon.
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Exchange of Lightships.

After a three months tour Of duty as
the warning beacon on the Diamond
Shoals off Cape Hatteras. lightship No.
Y has arrived at Baltimore under the
command of'Capt. James Adams. Light
ship No. II is on duty on the station,
and will remain there until October Is,
when No. I2 will return. No. Y will
be given a thorough oyerhauling at Bal
timore.
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Saratoga Entries.

Knight of Gold. Catechise, 11o; Grey
Friar. 1G7; Irish Lad. 127.
Fifth race-Six furlongs. Kilogram.
116: Lee King, 1903; Honolulu. 80; Fill
form, 10; Lady Sterling. 1902; Hot, 96;
Paul Creighton, .04; Philippine, 10e;
Milas, 90; Bounteous. los; Prince Rich
ard. 1l2; San Andres. 103; Swamplands,
"a: Martin Burke. 102; Drummond. 10l; !;
Potente, lO7; Five Nations. 96.
Sixth race-Six furlongs. Alabarch.
Garter Buckle Three Holidays. Ill: Bar
lie Due, ia; Biserta. 1G9; Rock Cliff,
Schohariek, ia; octoroon. 1O9; Casville,
ia; The Beggar, Valley Forge, Ill;
Marie Tryon. Ohio Girl, 109; l Know, 80.
Seventh race-One and one-eighth
miles. Bonnibert. 1876; Ten Candles. 116;
Baron Pepper, Ethics. III; Colonel Bill,
102; Carbuncle, Cunsrd, The Rival, 100.
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Mccarthy also ran. Scratched. Mary
Worth. Barouche, Plum Tart.
Fifth race-Selling; for three-year-
olds and upward; six furlongs. The
Musketeer. Ill (Martin), to 2. won;
Belvino, 112 Codom), IL to l second; Sad
ducee. 1oS Co'Connor), to /, third.
Time lib.
BelIario, Roue, Flying Buttress and
Delagoa also ran. Scratched-Belle of
Lexington, Clorita, Anecdote, and Clon-
NELL.
Sixth race-Handicap; all ages; one
and one-eighth miles. Morningside. 40
(Burns), to 2, won: Himself, 10s
(Odom), 6 to /, second; Caughnawaga.
1O7 (Wade) 40 to /. third. Time, 1:o3 As.
Highlander, Lanceman, Numeral, jan
ice and Daffo Down Dilly also ran.
Scratched, Ten Candles, Sombrero. Col.
Bill, and Cuspidor.
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MISS G0LIGHTLY AGAIN.
Fizer & Co.'S Good Filly Captures
Another Race at Delmar.

ST. LOUIS. Mo. Aug. 5.-Miss Golight-
ly, Fizer e. Co.'S good fllly, came back
again at Delmar today and won the
handicap at six furlongs from. fast
field OF sprinters. The horse won on
Monday. but despite her good perform
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PAR EXCELLENCE, AN OUTSIDER
TAKES THE ALABAMA STAKES
Selections for Today at Saratoga.

First race-Eva Russell, Cncnnatus, Epidemic
Second race-Kufa Salust, Tentofe.
Third raee-Judith Campbell Eugene Burch Gold Money
Fourth race-Irish Lad Grey Friar, transformer.
Fifth race-Iady Sterling, Kilogram, Five Nations
Sixth race Octoroon. Valley Forge, Ohio Girl.
Seventh race Bonnibert, Ethics, Baron Pepper
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St. Louis (Delmar Park) Selections.

First race-Jene Ferris, Man, Equal
ize.
Second race-Deuceful, Petite Refine,
Val Verde.
Third race-Bart Howe, Carat, Maggie
Clopton.
Fourth race-Found. w. B. Gates.
S8mbo.
Fifth race-Cherished, Eugenie S,
Belle Simpson.
Sixth race-Helen Hay, Mudlavia,
Goudr.
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Overcome BY the Heat.

Wylie Hinton, colored, was overcome
by heat at the corner of Fourth and
Elm Streets northwest about l o'clock
yesterday afternoon and was removed 10
Freedman's Hospital.
The Washington times., 1902-08-06
Definition Of Mercantile.

Mercantile is defined as having
to do with trade or commerce; OF OF
pertaining to merchants or the traffic
carried on by merchants. The term is
almost synonymous with commercial
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Harlem Selections.

First race-shoes to Plates. Daddy
Bender. Tancred.
Second race-Theory. Carl Kahler,
Muresca
Third race-Corillo, Bristol, Henry
Gibbs.
Fourth race-Jiminez. Six Shooter.
Orontas.
Fifth race-Gold Bell, Topsoil. st.
Minor
Sixth race-Trebor, Digbey Bell, Little
Elkin
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MERCANTILE COMPANIES
NOT ALWAYS MERCHANTS
Decision Rendered by the
Corporation Counsel.
Question of Taxation Decided by 0pin-
ion of Mr.. Duvall to District
Commissioners.

Mr. A. B. Duvall. Corporation Counsel.
yesterday forwarded to the District
Commissioners an opinion upon the
question raised by the Assistant Asses
sors, whether the words mercantile
companies" in para graph s. section 6, of
the District appropriations act includes
manufact cturing companies. He holds in
brief that manufacturing companies are
not so included in the section referred
to-
The section of the act Of Congress
which is quoted by the Corporation
Counsel as the basis OF the question
provides that the capital stock of all
corporations, organized in the District
of Columbia. or under the laws OF any
of the States and Territories for the
purpose of transacting business in the
District of Columbia, shall be appraised
in bulk at its fair cash value by thu
board of personal tax appraisers. etc.
providing that nothing contained in the
act shall be construed to refer to news
papers, real estate, and mercantile com
panies which, by reason Of incorpora-
ton, receive no special franchise or
privilege.
The Washington times., 1902-08-06
SALT RHEUM, ECZEMA,
TETTER, NETTLE Rash,
PSORIASIS, ACNE, BOlLS.


Our Medical Department has been
blood troubles Write
which charge whatever is made illustrated Book Skin
all who
The Washington times., 1902-08-06

The racing firm of Baker & Gentry
have purchased the entire stud of Mrs.
J. B. Ferguson, in Kentucky, which con-
sists OF the stations Imp. St. George
and Prince Royal, sixteen brood mares
and four sucklings, together with the
Kingston farm of 200 acres. The price
paid was s36,500. Both stations have
sired many noted performers.
The Washington times., 1902-08-06

Which the blood IS continually
throwing off. Pimples, black
heads and blotches are evidences
of too acid blood, which has
inhamed and clogged the pores.
Skin Diseases being depend
ent upon the same causes require
the same treatment, which must
he constitutional and not external.
Nothing applied locally to the
inAamed surface can bring much
relief. The disfguring eruptions
will continue to annoy and pain
The Washington times., 1902-08-06

Riley Grammar. the noted racetrack
plunger has returned from France.
somewhat improved in health. He would
not talk about his betting record abroad.
but said that the French people are
small bettors compared TO the habltues
OF American race courses. Jockey Coyle
was a fellow passenger with Grammar.
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Certain Corporations Exempt.

''It will be Observed states the Cor
poration Counsel, that the proviso is
in the nature of an exemption of GER
tain specified corporations from the gen
eral taxation prescribed. viz, upon the
capital stock. The rule of statutory
construction respecting exemption from
taxation is a strict rule; the require
ment is that the intention to create such
an exemption must be expressed in clear
and unequi1ocal language, permitting
of no other reasonable construction. and
il there is any doubt as to whether or
not there was an intention to create
an exemption such doubt should be re-
solved against the claim of exemption.
According to photographers and the
courts. a merchant is defined to be one
whose business is to buy and sell mer-
chandise; one who trafflcs or carries on
trade: one who buys goods to sell again;
one who is engaged in the purchase and
sale OF goods
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Provisions of the Will.

81 give and devise and bequeath unto
my beloved children, Tenney, Mildred.
Lee. and Georgette. snare ana share
alike. as tenants in common in fee SIM
pie all the estate. real and personal, or
mixed and wheresoever the same shall
be situate, OF which | shall die seiZed.''
The will is Witnessed by Martin O'Con-
nor, William A. Short, and Albert D.
Ports.
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WILL OF COMMISSIONER
ROSS FILED FOR PROBATE
Entire Estate Divided Be-
tween Four Children.
Recorded in the Probate Court Yester-
day, Having Been Found in Scottish
Rites Files.

The will of the late Commissioners
Ross was filed yesterday for probate.
Its coming to light was great sur
prise, for it had been stated on what
was considered good authority that hs
had died intestate.
The document was offered for probate
by Mr.. Francis Nye. who. for many
years, had been the Commissioner pri-
vate secretary. He stated that it was
given to him by Mr.. John H. Olcott, who
found 1t among some of Mr.. Ross papers
in the Scottish Rite Temple, 1907 q
Street northwest.
The document is dated. April I. 1890.
and is as follows:
The Washington times., 1902-08-06

treatment, readily yield to the curative
powers of S. S. S., and there is no reason
why the long time sufferer should feel
resigned to his fate under the mistaken
idea that some skin diseases are incura-
bic, for S. S. S. has cured and is still
curing cases perhaps far more desperate
than yours. S. S. S. is purely vegetable
remedy, containing no Potash, Arsenic
The Washington times., 1902-08-06

II Is said that Capt. s. S. Brown is am
bilious to possess the best racing stable
in America, and he states that he ex-
poets to have it within the next two
years. His colt Hyphen. who won the
Brighton Derby on Saturday, certainly
looks to be among the very top-notch-
ers of the three-year- olds, while Blue
Ribbons surprising showing In the
Brighton Junior stamps him as a good
one. No one will begrudge Captain
Brown the success he secured on Satur-
day, for he has surely had his share of
i'll luck. What with the breaking down
of Garry Herman and the death of
Martie Lewis, IT is enough to discourage
any owner. but Captain Brown is not of
that sort. He has one of the best train
ers in America in Peter WINNER.
Thomas W. Lawson, owner of Boral-
ma, the defeated trotter of last Satur-
day, may go into the running horse busi-
ness Mr.. Lawson has taken a hand in
almost every other sport on the calen-
dar. and IL is quite probable that he
looks longingly at the success of other
millionaires who are owners of thor
cughbreds. Mr.. Lawson, II Is said, ex-
poets TO bid on the Mackay horses when
they are put up at auction. There are
so many millionaircs in the racing game
nowadays that the presence Of one more
will attract very little attention. The
thoroughbred seems to be the most en-
joyable and fashionable diversion Of the
wealthy man at this time. In fact. 1t
has come to be almost craze. The
question Is. how long will it be before
the millionaires grow tired of their new
ly found playthings.
The Washington times., 1902-08-06

Whitney G. Duryea are said to be
hot after the Mackay colt Mexican. and
it is whispered that they will be the
successful bidders for the colt when he
is placed under the hammer. John E.
Madden. who has an interest in the colt
would be glad to see his young friends
secure the horse, and will do all he can
for them.
The Washington times., 1902-08-06

spite washes powders There getting
through the publication the deprecated blood neutrang
the circulation all poisonous substances and acids
The purifying and properties of S.
aectons the ded system and toned and the gradual dis
the show that the polluted blood
strength Old chronic skin disorders which ordinary
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-05-22
L. E. HUBBARD LETTER.
Former Meriden Boy Writes Fronf
 Denver Col.

Former Meriden Boy Writes Front
 Denver. Col
 w. s. Brewer of Cottage street. is in receipt of a letter from Attorney Les- lie F. Hubbard of Denver, Colo. for- merly of this city MT. Hubbard is al young Meriden man who short time after graduating from the Yale law school went to Colorado to open an off, flee, and his many friends here will be pleased to hear from him.
 He says in part: "All matters of d political nature have sort of fascina- tion to me-" and 1t will be remembered that he took quite an active part in local politics before he left here, The subject which he has interested flim- self in is what is known in Colorado as the Bucklin Land Tax bill.
 He says: "In Denver there is an un- limited amount of vacant land, nearly every corner lot is vacant, silent monument against the unwisdom of the present system of taxation.
 'The result is that there is scarcely a vacant house in this rapidly increasing city of ,000 inhabitants, consequently rents are outrageously high An east- erner would hardly believe that for an ordinary five to seven room tenement the average rent paid is from $25 to $1Od month. At that the houses are built on twenty-five foot lots, twenty-five feet being lot in Denver. Except tha story affairs in the very worst quarters of the town, I have not seen five-room tenement that brings less than $25 month. ."--Meriden Journal. \
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-05-22
Grand Onern Hnusc.

The prettiest play evoked from the
 chaos of strife and sorrow of the cruel
 war of the rebellion Barbara Fitchie'' will be presented at the Grand opera
 house Thursday, Friday and Saturday
 of this week with Miss Frances Gaunt
 in the title role. The play Is by Clyde
 Fitch, who, taking Whittiers celebrated
 poem for his inspiration, by lifting many years from the shoulders of the
 Frederick dame, has given us a sweet
 and interesting heroine whose sacri- | fees for love are beautiful and touch- | ing. MT. Fitchs Barbara Fritchie is a | budding and glorious young woman of gentle and winning nature, who falling in love with Federal officer, remains steadfast in her loyalty to him, despite the opposition of father, brother and friends. It is character which gives an actress of Frances Gaunt's qualities splendid scope for the exercise of her art And who has seen Miss Gaunt does not know that when it comes to DOT
 traying either ingenious maidenhood in
 the early tangles of the tender passion,
 or to rising to the demands of a dramatic situation, she is equally at home in her work, and never fails to fully realize the emotion and picture called for. Barbara Fritchie' had a run of over 150 performances in New
 York at the Criterion theater, where Charles F'rohman produced it, It has also enjoyed long and triumphant runs in Boston, Philadelphia and Chicago. The New York production is the one which will be presented here. There will be a. matinee Saturday.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-05-22
Polls IVUnderIa Thonter.

Bright vaudeville, full of ginger and novelty is playing to big business at Polls this week. The Three Meers, a comedy wire sketch imported by Man. ager Poli, is at the head of the bill, a real novelty and a very funny act.
 Hal Davis and Inez Maculey in "The Unexpected" are playing a delightful comedy, and there are two big monolo- gists this week, Julian Rose, Our He brew Friend,' and Al Lawrence, come dian and mimic.
 H. " Fitzgerald is giving a series of quick impersonations in Snap Shots Taken From Life that require thir- ty-two changes of costume, and all Is done without a moments hitch in the proceedings or dialogue.
 John and Maud Allison in Jones and the Swede," Howe, Wallen and Walters in musical act, Palfrey and Hilton. nov city cycle performers, and Armstrong and Wright in " AWonderful Remedy" complete the bill.
 Prices, matinee 10 and 20 cents, even- ing 10, 20 and 30 cents, ladies at matinee 10 cents.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-05-22
FUNERAL OF A. H. SIMMONS

Mystic, Conn, May H.-A large com pany of relatives and friends assem-
 bled at the family residence Monday
 afternoon to pay a deserved tribute of
 respect to the memory of Abel H. Sim
 mons. For many years he has been a
 highly esteemed resident of the village
 and will be greatly missed by a wide
 circle of friends.
 MT. Simmons was born in the town
 of Ashford, March 14, 1924, and was in 1 his seventy-ninth year. At an early { age he went from home and became a clerk in dry goods store in New Ha- ven, where he remained only a short time Coming to Norwich in 1S42 he was first employed in dry goods store and later went into business for him self. At this time he came into a close contact with Governor Buckingham and in later years delighted in telling a characteristic story of the governor. Meeting him one day on the street the governor stopped him, placed both hands on his shoulders, and without an introductory word said, simmons, we are none of us living half as well as we ought to-, and passed on The words made strong impression upon the young man and in later years MT. Sim mons often declared that nothing had ever had a greater influence upon his whole life than those words of Govern or Buckinghams.
 In 1S47 business opening brought him to Mystic, to take charge of short manufactory conducted in the store now occupied by J. w. Phillips. Later he carried on business in general merchandise in Old Mystic. In 1849 he was united in marriage to Mary A. Williams, whose death occurred a few years later MT. Simmons connection with the Mystic River bank dates from 1866, in which year also he became a member of the Road church In 1876 he was joined in marriage to Emma Avery Griswold, who survives him, to- gether with a son, Harry Avery His connection with the bank has continued without interruption until within a few months of his death. During the clos ing years of the war, and the subse- quent years, he was in the employ of the government in the capacity of dep uty collector of internal revenue, which office he held in connection with his other business.
 MT. Simmons possessed fund of dry humor, was sympathetic friend, and consistent Christian man Always 1 concerned for others he took little con- cers for himself For many Vears q oO- lltical leader, trusted and prudent, be | worked in behalf of others, but sought | no honor for himself Liberal to a de- gree, he was ready to aid every worthy | cause. A strong man in church and f Sunday school he labored faithfully in f the interests of such. No man has been | more worthy of the grateful esteem of his fellow citizens and the community at large sustains in his death severe loss.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-05-22
THE WIDOW WAS CoMFoRTED.

'There is no accounting for the con- struction which some people will put upon certain passages of Scripture , remarked a clergyman. "I remember the story of one clergyman who went to call on a woman whose husband had recently died. He had expected quite naturally, to find her heart t-broken with the burden of her sorrow and was greatly surprised when she greeted him with very happy smile and ushered him into the narlor,
 'Well-er-sister,' he said at length, you have my warmest sympathy,
 ""Thank you, doctor replied the wid- ow casually. I did feel very badly very badly indeed But I came across q verse of Scripture which comforted me very much indeed
 "'And what was the verse, sister" inquired the clergyman
 "'I don't remember just where to find it. replied the widow, but it was made up of only four words-four helpful words-'Why need carer Brooklyn Citizen.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-05-22

Fellow the importance and necessity of a good, sound, fat treasury, We may make magnificent display ritualistie work, but that will not relieve the dis tressed brother or cheer the widow S heart. Our principles demand quick and speedy relief to the afflicted. See to it, brethren, that rigid economy pre- valls everywhere. See to it that every penny of your fund is held sacred for the relief of distress and under no cir cumstances exceed your income.
 To the order generally I tender my sincere thanks for it's courtesy and kindness during my term of thirty three years.
 Preliminary to the annual session Of the grand lodge, Independent Order Of Odd Fellows of Connecticut, there was a public meeting in the Lyceum thea ter last evening, at which addresses were made by distinguished Odd Eel lows and a pleasing programme of vo- cal and instrumental music renreded. At the conclusion of these exercises the delegates to the grand lodge formed in line and headed by brass band pro- ceeded to the New London opera house, where an elaborate banquet was held, covers being laid for five hundred. It was one o'clock before these festivities closed.
 Last evening the annual meeting of the board of corporators of the Odd Fellows Home of Connecticut, was held In Mohegan lodge room. The reports showed the institution to be in a satis- factory condition. The election of off cers resulted in the choice of the follow ing:
 President, Charles B. Ware; first vice. president, Fredwerick Botsford; second vice president, John w. Smith; secretary, James Bishop; treasurer, Frederick $. Hunt
 Board of Managers--Georg H, Cow ell, David R. Alling, B. S. Keith, l.. H. Stannard, John Blair, c. N Fowler Sigmund CobWich, H. J. Rirsch, L. H. Holloway, H. Henz, c. J. Anderson and w. w. Radcliffe.
 Rebekah Auxiliary-L. H. Fuller, Leopold DeLeeuw, Charles Planz, Jo- seph A. Carpenter and Henry Meir.