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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-23
DIED FROM STARVATION
Mother and Daughter Could Not Tell o.
Their Desperate Poverty.

Sarah Schumacher. aged seventy. years,
was found dead ir her room late Last
night. and her daughter. Martha, was
ton about the lower floor of their home.
Coroner Jones said to-day that Mrs.
Schumacher had died from starvation.
Martha Schumacher said she ana ner
mother were too proud to tell anyone OF
their Impoverished condition. and that for
several days neither had had meal Il
relatives In Philadelphia ard in Virginia.
III health had rendered Martha. the sole
support of her widowed mother. unable TO
work for several weeks.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-23
Cuba Asks a Question.

3 HAVANA, August pa resolution was
adopted in the House Of Representatives
TODAY asking the Executive for .nforma-
ton with regard to the landing OF one
hundred American soldiers at Santiago de
Cuba yesterday. The soldiers In question
we're sentSto relieve the American troops
quartered In the tortresses at Santiago.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-23
Dry Goods Merchant Bankrupt.

(By Associated Press.l
NEW YORK. August CA petition IN
voluntary bankruptcy was fled to-day
by Orlando M. Harper. a dry goods COM
mission merchant. The liabilities are
said to be s373, 49, and the nominal as
sets $S3,33H
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-23
VIEWPOINTS COLONIAL BALL
The Duchess of Marlborough Was Mrs.
Fish's Guest of Honor.
(By Associated Prass.)


NEWPORT, r. l.. August 22.-The
much talked of colonial ball OF Mrs.
Stuyvesant Fish was given tonight at
Crossways, her Newport villa. Previous
to the ball-a number of the cottagers
gave dinner parties, after which guests
were driven to Crossways- The Duchess
of Marlborough was entertained at dinner
by Mrs JON r. Drexel, and was a
special guest at the ball.
The decorations were most elaborate
The special feature was the dancing.
minuet participants appearing in cos
tune. the ladies wearing colonial gowns
and the gentlemen court costumes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-23
NEGRO COOK MISSING
Since Thursday Night Tom Kain, Cook

Since Thursday Night Tom Kahn, Cook
on "Fannie Gilbert" Hasn't Been Seen
Tom Kahn. the negro cook on the Fan
ME Gilbert" one of the Richmond Cedar
Works feet. has been missing since last
Thursday night, and 1t is generally sup
posed he has been drowned
The negro left the ship on the night in
Question, and since that time he has
not been seen. but his hat was later found
aboard the vessel, which lends color to the
theory that he fell overheard in the mud
dy James. Kain was a Norfolk negro.
tall, stout and weighed about $50 pounds.
FIc was generally liked by the crew OF
the Fannie Gilbert.
Mr.. A Simon after an extended stay
at the Buffalo Lithia Springs. has re-
turned home much improved in health.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-23

Professor A. n. Eastman will make an
ascension at West End Park this evening
at 6:3o o'clock. and will introduce now
city in the course Of his trip to the
clouds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-23
Increased It's Mail Subsidy.

LONDON, August Cit is rumored IN
Liverpool that on the decision of the
Cunard Line not to join the shipping
comebine the government consented
largely to increase the company's mail
subsidy. go
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-23
n HE or.

It is 1audable ambition to reach the
top OF the ladder of success. But many
man who reaches the topmost .rung
finds his position torment instead of a
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-23

]. K. Corbett, commercial agent of the
Chesapeake and Ohio, with headquarters
in Wilmington, N. c., was in Richmond
yesterday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-23

triumph. He has
sacrificed hi 5
health to success.
A man can sue
coed and be
strong if b e
heeds Natures
warnings. When
there Is inldiges-
ton, loss Of ap-
petite, ringing in
the ears, dizzi-
ness, spots be-
fore the eyes or
palpitation Of the
heart; any or all
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-23

80. - = = =
point to weakness an
loss of nutrition. D,
Pierce's Golden Med
ical.Discovery cures dis
eases of the stornac'
and other organs of d;
gestion and nutrition
By perfect and abund
ant nou1cishment di.
tributed to each Wit
organ it enables the CO.
ton of all the orga ms
serve the perfect hea
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-23
DIED YESTERDAY

The six-months-old child OF Mr.. and
Mrs. T. L. Ccrsley. Of Swansboro, died
yesterday shortly after IL O'clock. after
short illness. The loss Of the little fell
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-08
ENGAMPMBNR DATA
FROM CLEVELAND
O. A. R. Committee Receives
Valuable Documents.
ALL ABOUT The LAST REUNION
A Number Of Important Announcements
Made at Headquarters This Morning.
Finances Coming in at an Assuring
Rate-AppIications for Quarters.

Handsome badges, souvenirs. books and
documents Of all kinds were strewn about
the headquarters Of the citizens commit
tee in charge of arrangements for the
thirty-sixth annual encampment Of the
Grand Army OF the Republic at 1405 New
York Avenue this morning. They had
Just been received from Mr.. f. w. Doty,
secretary Of the Cleveland Chamber Of
Commerce. which had charge Of the ar
rangements for the entertainment Of the
Grand Army in Cleveland last year There
was a complete collection Of books and
data bearing upon the encampment in that
city and many previous encampments- It
has been loaned the committee in charge
Of arrangements here for their informa-
tion and guidance.
Mr. B. II. Warner. chairman Of the ex-
ecutive committee. has arranged TO be at
headquarters daily for conference with
Secretary Buckley. At the meeting of the
full executive committee in the parlors
Of the Riggs House next Wednesday even
ing, Mr.. Warner will make a full report
Of all that has beer done since the work
was undertaken and viii outline the plans
} that have been inaugurated looking to
making the coming encampment a notable
/ enc in the history Of the Grand Army.
/ Mr.. Isaac Cans. the energetic member
/ Of Mr. Raymond's committee on finance.
/ is daily reporting substantial gains in
/ the work OF his subcommittee. This
morning he notiued Secretary BuIkIey
that he had secured the cooperation Of
| Mr.. r. p. Andrews for a thorough can
vass Of Louisiana Avenue.
A number Of applications have been re
. ceived from all over the country re-
questing the reservation Of accommoda-
tions for the coming encampment. N0ti-
fcation has also been received OF a mum
Der Of places where rooms and board car
be secured at reasonable rates. All such
matter is referred to Mr.. WelleT's COM
mittee on public comfort
number OF committees were an
nounced this morning. including the sub
committees on the committee on trans
portatiOn Of which Mr. Collin Studs Is
chairman and Mr. W s Bronson vice
] chairman.
The following are the chairmen Of tho
. other committees made public today
Committee on horses and carriages
Allison Nailor.
Committee on bacges-Simon WOLF
Committee on haIls-H. +. Woodland.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-08
NEW SCHEDULE OF
RATES FOR WATER

listing Of certain premises on that schea-
uIe does not exempt them from the re-
quirements Of the law with regard TO the
use Of meters.
In case Of premises required by law to
he supplied with water by meter The sup
ply Of water 10 any portion thereof for
any purpose shall be determined by me-
ter
In every case where dwelling houses or
tCucmcnts are occupied also for business
purposes. OF vice versa, the regular
charge for domestic purposes according
20 the above rates shall be made, and in
addition thereto. the special business rate
as hereinafter specified.
Special and miscellaneous business shall
be charged at the following rates
Armorics, according to fixtures.
Bakeries. from s. to the amount re-
curing meter t$25l-
Barber shops. first chair, 50; each ad-
ditiOnal chair, $L5o.
Barrooms and restaurants, from SO 20
the amount requiring meter S25l-
Billiard rooms from So TO the amount
requiring meter tS25l-
Boarding schools and schOOlhOusos. ac-
cOrdiug 20 the number OF fixtures
Brick yards, so to the amount requir-
ing meter tS25).
Building purposes. three cents for each
I
cents for each cubic yard of stone mason
~ CT concrete walls. Machinery used for
hosting shall be charged for at a rate
for stationary engines Special rates shall
be charged for public works.
Clubs and cIubrOOms. according 10 fix
lures.
Colleges law, medical, and business,
etcD. according to fixtures
Cows % cents each.
Dye houses. 50 10 the amount requir-
ing meter lS25l-
Eating houses and lunch rooms, from
s. to the amount requiring meter $50.
Fixtures IL business establishments, as
follows: Wash basins, sinks, etc, -
each per annuIn.
florists shall be charged at a rate Of
from s. TO the amount requiring meter
S25.
Gas engines. s. per horsepower
Horses private. for each and every
horse. 81 80. said sum TO include water
for washing carriages. Horses for al
other purposes. IS cents each per annum
Laundries. $40 to the amount requiring
meter $3.50.
Machinery using water, according 10 In'
rate for stationary engines and boilers
Mills IS. machinery extra. according
TO the rate for stationary engines
Offices and Office buildings, according e
fixtures
Printing houses. from $15 to SO per an
mum. Machinery in same using watei
shall be charged in addition thereto ac
cording to the rate Of stationary engines
Photograph galleries, SO to the amour
. requiring meter ($25)-
Public baths, 81 per aunum for each ant
every tub
Stationary engines. 50 per horsepower
Boilers without engines, SI-75 per horse
. power.
stores. shops. confectioncries and ware
houses, 81 20 the amount requiring mete
lS25J
Street washers where parties use sam
and water is not taken in the house, snai
be charged at the rate OF from - 10 81
s per annum Exterior fountains. stree
r washers and other hose connections ma
2 be used only between the hours Of an
2 s O'Clock D. N. and and O'Clock a. m.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-08
IN AID OF THE BLIND.
Monthly Meeting Of the Board of Di-
rectors Of the Association.

T6CtOTS OF the ASSOCiaLlOL.
The monthly meeting CT the board Of di-
rectors Of the Aid Association for the
Blind of the District Of Columbia was held
last night at 915 z Street northwest.
Reports were submitted from the seven
different committees. showing earnest and
excellent work along all the lines IN the
interest Of the blind. Mr. Percival Brown
was chosen to act as attorney for the as
sociation.
One Of the members having spent the
winter in Mexico has at the request Of
the board consented 20 give talk telling
Ct some OF her experiences while there.
Auxiliary No > to the Aid Association
held its second business meeting Wednes-
day evening at the home Of Mrs Joseph
R. Rose. 1854 Kenyon Street. This aux
Hilary at present is composed OF twenty
four members who are arranging Tor a
tea TO be given in the near future Inc
officers are. President, Mrs. Joseph X
Rose vice president. Miss Elizabeth y.
/ Brown. treasurer. Mrs. George II. Brown
secretary Miss Ella Given.
The matrOn. Mrs E c. Cuttings. report
/ cd the health Of the inmates as good In
addition TO the readings held daily IN
/ The home Lieutenant Stafford entertained
with his either and q talk on Somoa anc
J the Island Of Guam Prof. Holmes man
dolin ouartette also gave an enjoyable
] evening.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-08
FALSE ARREST CHARGED.
Basis of Suit by S. L. Woodruff Against
Silas S. Dash.

Spencer L. Woodruff today fled suit
against Silas s. Daish to recover $4,000
claimed as damages for alleged malicious
arrest It is explained that on February
10. last, the plaintiff was arrested by Oil
yer H. Coffin, a member Of the MetropoIi-
itan Police This arrest it is stated by
Mr.. Woodruff was made by Coffin, at the
instance Of the defendant.
The charge against him. the plaintiff
says, was that he committed the larceny
Of a load Of manure valued at 81, the
property Of s. s Daish & Sons.
When the matter came up for hearing in
the Police Court the prosecution was
abandoned by the Government. Mr.. Camp
bell Darlington is named as counsel for
the plaintiff
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-08

CAPTAIN Chester Harding, assistant to
the Engineer Commissioner. has submit
ted to the District Board "a new schedule
Of water rates which he requests the Com
missioners to promulgate to take effect
on July /, next.
Captain Harding quotes the law ap-
proved June 10. 1870. which authorizes the
Commissioners to make such a schedule
of rentals for Potomac water. providing
that they shall be Uniform, and that the
extraordinary use Of water by manufac-
turing and other establishments shall be
assessed at price not to exceed 8 cents
for 600 gallons.
Captain Harding recommends the fol-
lowing schedule
Domestic Rates.
The rate for domestic purposes shall be
charged according to stories and front
feet
On all tenements two stories high. with
a front width Of sixteen feet OF less, Soc
per annum.
For each additional front foot, or frac-
ton thereof. % cents.
Note. In cases where the frontage Of a
house is greater than the depth. the rent
will be based upon the less dimension. 20
the case Of houses situated on triangular
or irregular lots and having a frontage
on two or more streets. tho rent will be
based upon the mean depth. or mean
frontage. depending upon which is less
For each additional story or part there
OF, one-third Of the charges as computed
above.
Note-The word story shall be held 9.
include Easements. cellars and attics
used, or fitted out for use, for domes;i,
purposes
EeteT Rates.
The rate to be charged for water sup
piled through meters shall be cents pei
1000 gallons
The supply OF water shall be determined
by meter TO all manufacturing establish
ments. hotels, swimming baths. bottHn.
establishments, gas tanks. railroad yards
steamboats,. and whaTyas, and othe
places requiring a large quantity. includ
ing all premises usina fountains OF au
tomato flushing tanks and all premise
for business purposes on which the waite
rent according TO the following sChedui
Of rate is SIS or more per annum- Tn
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-08
Slaughter houses. from s. TO the amount
requiring meter (S25D
Special Regulations.

In charging business establishments for
using Potomac water not supplied through
meters. no allowance or deduction from
the schedule rates shall be made on ac-
count Of water claimed "a be supplied
from wells. Reserve boils.. and ma
chinery shall be charged for - full sched-
ule rates.
All water required for purposes which
are rot specified in the fo--COing schedule
shall be paid for AT such rate as may DE
fixed by the Commissioners
All annual water rents are due and pay
able i'm advance on the first day Of July
in each year All charges for specific
supplies or for fractional parts Of a
year. are due and payable in advance CT
the use Of the water. In all cases Of
failure to pay the annual water rent
within thirty days after the same is due
and payable. and charges for specific sup
plies or fractional parts Of yeal in ad-
/ vance Of the use Of the water. the sup
ply shall be cut off. and the flow not
again restored until the water rent is
/ paid. as also a penalty Of 81 and the
+ actual expense. II any, Incurred by the
/ Water Department in cutting the street
+ for the purpose Of shutting OF and re-
/ storing the flow Of water.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-08

Quality Street" afternoon
and evening.
Columbia Bonnie Brier Bush" even
ing
Lafayette-"The MasqUeraders, after
noon and evening.
demy-"Shore Acres" evening.
Kernan's-"Cracker Jacks" afternoon
and evening
Empire BurIesque and Vaudeville,
afternoon and evening
Chase's - The Nan From Mexico"
afternoon and evening.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-08
MRS. FULLER's INJURIES.
Washington Woman Only Slightly
Bruised in Texas WEEK.

Among the injured in the railroad wreck
which occurred yesterday morning near
Sanderson. Texas. is Mrs. E. J. Fuller
wife Of the assistant superintendent Of
the Railway Mail Service.
Mrs Fuller was accompanying her hus-
band on one Of his official journeys when
the accident occurred.
DR.. A. ~ Parker. OF the Dead Letter
once. Who is a brother Of Mrs. Fuller
said this morning that he had received a
despatch from Mr.. Fuller. IN which the
latter stated that Mrs. Fuller was only
slightly bruised
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-08
-. OF Nearlv - Million:

Rep1rts a. Che rs leading FIRE Insurance com
mamie. for the wear 1901 show a net underwent
ing loss of 81. 5000. The conservative North
western National stands prominent among the
fey. commands who made profit It's pre-
rri5r1 rrrc5rrs iu the District are larger than
ann other FIRE insurance company operating here
Branch Office 1892 street northwest r T.
Sullivan. Manager. e--
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-08
100000 for St Louis Exhibits

The House Committee on Expeditions
today agreed 20 an appropriation Of
100000 for the Government exhibits at
the St. Louis Exposition; $4,000 for In
dian exhibits, and $500, 600 additional for
the Government building. making a total
Of $3.50 900 for the latter
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-08
Charged with Larceny of s1o.

Detective Sergeants Miller and Peck
this morning took into custody Albert
Cochran. a nesro twenty-five years Of
age. whom they locked up. charged with
having stolen the sum Of SO from Law
renee o. Posey early this morning.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-08
WEATHER INDICATIONS.


Rain tonight. Sunday clearing, light
fresh winds shifting TO northwest.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-08
STREET LIGHTING

High tide. $40 A. NJ and 6-51 r. NJ
Low tide.......... 1850 A. NJ. and zoo Z. N
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-08
Latest Fashions for
Men and Women.

woman old looks; perhaps it would be
say-as young. Certainly dresses
looks younger than who is untidy. The
same is Sunday Times tells and wo
alike we'll Many a. to
incdentals. in the Of ties waist
coats etc 10 Tuxedos and full evening dress The Sunday
authoritative information these
points In addition 10 specified above
the Society Lodge Dramatic Educational
other beautifully that Of the greatest
terest TO the people Of Washington
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-08
THE sun AND THE MOON.
THE TIDE TABLE.

sun rose. .6.25 a. NJ. . sun sets--5:57 2. NJ
Moon risCs.5-iS An. Moon sets-...---.-.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-08
Charges Which Are to Go
Into Effect July 1.
FOR RESIDENCES AND METERS

Tax on Homes Is Based on $3.50 Year
for Two-StoTy Houses-ThIee Cents to
Be Asked for Each 1000 Gallons Sup
Piled Through the Meters.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-08
Ye Olden Town
Of Alexandria.

Probably you there yet point Of
time distance the Capital You
comedians; but it is honey
George washington The houses
which he was entertained are stu standing You may
them In The Sunday Times
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-10-06
FOOTBALL ON IN EARNEST.

CHICAGO, Oct 4.-For the first time
this season there will be complete
muster on the college gridirons this
afternoon. In the West there have
already been some irregular skirm-
shes. In the East today it will
practically be the opening of the sea-
son. The football warriors of Yale.
Pennsylvania, Brown, Harvard and
Cornell will all be seen in the fray.
The principal Western games sched-
uled are as follows: Wisconsin VS..
Hyde Park High school at Madison;
Hanover College VS.. Cincinnati Uni
versity at Cincinnati, University of
Iowa VS.. State Normal at Iowa City,
Oberlin VS.. Case school at Oberlin.
Earlham College VS.. Franklin College
at Franklin. Ind. Rose Polytechnic VS..
Indiana University at Bloomington
Kentucky University vs.. Mania at
Lexington, University of Missouri VS..
Central College at Columbia, Chicago
VS.. Knox at Chicago. Purdue VS.. De-
Paw at Lafayette, Ind. Nebraska vs.
Colorado at Boulder. Minnesota w.
Ames at Minneapolis, Lombard VS..
Washington University at st. Louis
Northwestern vs. Lake Forest at
Evanston.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-10-06
OLEo MAKERS MUST GIVE
SAMPLES OF PRODUCT

NEW YORK, Oct 4.-Oleomargerine
manufacturers are required to furnish
the commissioner of internal revenue
at frequent intervals. samples of the
ingredients used in their product, and
also the finished article. This deci-
sion was reached today after Repre-
sentative Tawney. who led the dairy
forces In the house last session. and
to the commissioner int. .?rppf.ntaisA,t.
Of members of the National Dairy
union that unless close watch is kept
in some such way the spirit of the
law would be violated. Mr. Tawney
stated that he had been told that the
natural products. such as cotton seed
oil and burnt salt, are being used in
the manufacture of oleomargerine.
to give 1t color like butter. The
commissioner agreed to issue an or
der that would require oleo makers to
keep the department informed by sam
pies that can be analyzed II desired
by the department chemist.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-10-06
REPUBLICAN
COUNTY
CONVEN T|ON

The Republican convention this af-
ternoon was called to order about a
quarter past 2, by Chairman w. j..
Patterson, there being large body
of men numbering over seventy five.
showing the interest manifested in
the nominations. After the reading
of the call by Secretary Bansemer DR..
w. McEwen was elected temporary
chairman, and John Hampton tempo
rary secretary.
On motion the following commit
tees were then appointed:
Credentials-F. C. Perkins, Charles
Newman. Silas Smith. John Meuser
and |, b. Melville.
Order of Business. II. McDevitt,
l.. X. Smith. Joe Smith, William Nor
rison and Henry Ambold.
Permanent Organization--J. G. Sui
livan. Eugene Strawn, George Tyner,
j, Il. Holden and John Crogan.
Convention then took recess of
fifteen minutes
At 1926 p. m. the convention has
not reassembled .Hl.f
4 p. m.-McCabe was nominated fol-
representative, and r. Il. Gaines fol
commissioner for long term, and II. l.
Morgan of Hesperus for short term