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The Washington times., 1902-08-25

seventh or eighth floor, it would be too
| high for its own self. an den it would
jes run over an drip IN de other side
of de earth
DE elevators could keep on runnin'
and bring de people that wanted TO 20
out down TO Dc floor next 10 de water,
an dey could climb out de window inter
! boats. Dey could. 20 visitin' about
amongst de skyscrapers. De floods
couldn't Earm em none whatever. Dey
could live easy. III tell yer
No tidal wave or wludstorm could
larm EN-. either: cause dem buildins
is fastened down TO de groun'. Dey's
got foundations dat run half mile
down into de earth. an dey amt nuth-
in could upset EN-.
II dere was TO be another flood an
old Noah was to come back wifi his arh,
Gere wouldn't be no MONT Arat TO llgh,
on dis time. He'd have 10 git all his
family cut ON deck 10 help steer the
ark, iur he'd have to navigate about
m0nsst de skyscrapers. He wouldn't
have nuthn' ter do cent keep s'eerin
de thing round corners an loOkin' out
to see dat II didn't butt too hard up
against skyscrapers an de Wash nun
Monument. He'd have ter look cut fei
de feTryboajs, too: cause dcy'd have
ierryboais runnin' up an down de Ave
nue. IN place o street cars
The old gentleman was holding hi.
audience very attentive. Evidently they
placed vast amcunt OF confidence il
he wisdom OF his sayilgs.
Finally one OF the gathering ventured
10 suggest the destruction OF the Ma
tional Capital by fire.
suppose birthstone and lightnin' was
10 gil TO fallin' prOmiscuous around
town-where'd We be at them" he
asked
Go on. nigger," exclaimed the dusky
oracle. What if it was to rain fire.
and lIghtnin was to fall? Dat couldn't
hurt nobody neither. | tell you people
Is gittin' smart desc days. Why. soon
as ii began all de people would flock
into de monument an into de Capitol.
Deres room enough fer 'em all right
dere. An it could rain all de fire an
all de lishtnin' in de sky, but it wouldn't
harm dem buildin's Everybody would
be safe. Fer when de lightnin' strikes
de Washt'nun Monument it's gwinter
hurt de lightnin great deal worse dan
de monument.
No, sir; dey amt no use o. you mig
gers gittin skeered about de worl' com
in to an end. 'Tain't gwine ter do no
such thing. You kin all go home an
rest easy Don't listen to nuthin' desc
prophets tell YOU
The Washington times., 1902-08-25

meaning of danger sign is manifest in
a positive way One OF the most COM
mon failures to observe the notice fol-
lows fire in any section of the city \
building is burned out. and only the
walls are standing. Nobody knows just
how great the danger is from these
walls. but it is notorious that the pO-
lice have to be especially active TO keep
sightsesrs back. "
THE most iagrant violations of dan
ger sign warnings that ever came undy1
my observation, said another "one Of
the finest" was when they were tear
ing down the Fairfax Hotel, at Four
teenth and f Streets. to make room for
the addition to the New Willard. Signs
were put up on all sides. Dangerous to
walk here. yet people walked there by
thousands. When the police couldn't
keep them off the sidewalk. while look
ing for bricks to fall. a shed was put
up for protection. Occasionally several
bricks together would fall with crash.
but the people still walked by
lin the streets today Iaborers might
be engaged in hoisting a 1900 pound
safe TO Il sixth story window Fifteen
or twenty people would stand under il
to watch the operation.
ITO me the queer thing about all this
Is tHe way Jne puDiC gets scared ABOUT
other things" said a well-known OBJ
server OF men. I've seen men pass the
danger sign on 3O0-foot railway
bridge. having no knowledge of the hour
of the next train and knowing that il
The train came they would in all prob
ability be crushed. Yet these people
never halted for a minute.
But these are the people who. if they
heard whisper against savings bank.
would start a run on IL in thirty min
utes. II they heard a rumOr that a hotel
building was a iretrap they would
sleep out OF doors rather than go into
il for the night. 4 cry of fire in
public hall would stampede them in
second. Why is it? It's away beyond
me"
This spirit is akin to that which
prompts the man who sees the sign
Fresh Paint" to put out his hand and
see II It isn't dry. There is a chance
that the paint has dried: there's
chance the danger sign means nothing.
Not only are the city's signs OF dan
ger disregarded. but natures signs
often are passed unheedingly. There
are several hundred varieties of pois-
onous toadstools. yet thousands of peo-
pie will pluck wild fungi which they
think are mushrooms. and for the slight
pleasure of a feast from them will risk
death
But then the man who thinks the
revolver isn't loaded will snap it at
friend to make sure.
The Washington times., 1902-08-25
FOUND UNCONSCIOUS NEGRO.
Police of Eighth Precinct Had Unknown
Man Removed to Hospital.

An unknown negro was found lying
unconscious in an alley between V and
W. Tenth and Eleventh Streets north
west. shortly after II O'Clock Saturday
night by Policeman Green, OF the Eighth
precinct He was sent to the Freed
mans Hospital.
After working for more than two
hours over the man the surgeons sue
ceeded in restoring him to conscious
ness. after which he left the hospital,
refusing TO give his name.
The Washington times., 1902-08-25
Rube at the Show.

A good story comes from the David
son Theater. and runs to the effect that
man from up the State went in to see
the opera the other night. pulling his
money from his pocket before he reachsl j
the box Office window.
II want tew git a good seat" he said,
loud enough to be heard all over the
lobby of the theater. and ] want j;
right down the middle lane and close
up tew the exercises
He got it.-Milwaukee Free Press.
The Washington times., 1902-08-25
EXCURSIONS

Steamer Manchester for Marshall Hal
at 10 a, M; 2:30 and $50 p. 10.
Norfolk and Washington line for For
Monroe and Norfolk al $50 p. m.
Trains leave Pennsylvania Avenue and
Thirteen and-a-half Street for Alex
andria and Arlington every half hour;
Mount Vernon hourly, 10 a. m. to 3 p. N
Chesapeake Beach-See schedules un-
der Railroads and Steamboats," for
time.
Colonial Beach-Steamer T. V. Arrow
smith. See schedule under excursions
for time.
Bay Ridge-Trains leave B. &; O. sta
lion at $40 a. m. and 4:30 p. m. week
days, $40 a. m, i:15 p. m Sundays.
The Washington times., 1902-08-25
BROUGHT HOME ON STRETCHER
John Dye Injured by Fall From Train
Near Long Bridge.

John Dye. of 719 H Street southwest,
went to Jackson City yesterday after
noon and was brought back to this city
on a stretcher. 1t is said he attempted
TO board a moving freight train for the
purpose of riding across Long Bridge
He missed his footing and was thrown
heavily 10 the ground. He was brought
to this city on an electric car and was
cared for at Providence Hospital. The
physicians stated last night that his in
juries were not OF a serious nature
The Washington times., 1902-08-25
Boy Cured of Collie After Physician.
Treatment Had Failed.

Ny boy. when four years old. was taken with
collie and cramps in his stomach. | sent for the
doctor and he injected morphine. but the child
kept getting worse. | then gave him half
teaspoUnful of Cfamheriains Collie Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy and in half an hour he was
sleeping and soon recovered.-F. l. Wilkins,
Shell Lake. Wis. Mr.. Wilkins is bookkeeper
for the Shell Lake Lumber Co. For sale by
Henry Evans wholesale and retail, 922 + Street.
and all druggists
The Washington times., 1902-08-25
Gasolene Stove Explosion.

An alarm of fire was turned in shortly
after u O'Clock Saturday night from
box 53i for fire in the kitchen of
house 1929 4 Street southeast. caused
by the explosion of a gasolene stove.
The fire was quickly extinguished. But
slight damage was done
The Washington times., 1902-08-25

Academy Of Music-"The Span of Life,
evening".
Herman 's-Topsy Turvey Burlesquers
afternoon and evening
Baseball. American League Park-Sen
ators VS.. Detroit, 2:3O and 4: 30 p. m.
The Washington times., 1902-08-25
Bay Ridge, the Queen Resort of the
Chesapeake Bay.

Salt water Bathing, Orchestra and Dancing.
Boating. Fishing aud Grabbing Emincntly
adapted for church and organization excur-
sions. Good hotel accommodations specially
attractive Tor Washington folks for over sun
day outings. Trains leave b. 4 o. X. r. Sta
tion $40 j. m. and 4;3O b. m. week days
g:l0 i. IN. and AS p. m. Sundays.
The Washington times., 1902-08-25
The Real Thing.

Are you a real Indian" asked the in
vestigating youth of one of the painted
Indians who accompanied a Wild West
medicine show
'Shure," replied the Indian. Il was
born an raised in indianapolis, Indi-
ana. Ohio State Journal.
The Washington times., 1902-08-25
WEATHER INDICATIONS.
TEMPERATURE.

Fair today and tomorrow; fresh north
easterly winds.
The Washington times., 1902-08-25

Highest temperature, p. m...... Is
Lowest temperature, A. m... >,
The Washington times., 1902-08-25
AMTSEMENTS

Lamps lit today .7:l7 p. n
Lamps out tomorrow a. n
The Washington times., 1902-08-25
STREET LIGHTIN-

Low tice-.....6:31 a. m. and Gas p. m
High p. m
The Washington times., 1902-08-25
THE SUN AND THE MOON
TIDE TABLE.

Sun rises. .5:2l a. m. sun sets. AZ p. m.
Moon rise. 1926 p. m. Moon sets. s......
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-09-22
THEY JUST FORGET.
7Oklahoma city Oklahoman. }


There has been a great deal of time
and space used in the Republican
press in the discussion Of the resi-
dence OF Bill Cross.
One very important thing, however
hos been omitted.
These papers have forgotten to look
up the residence Of the aforesaid Bill
Cross.
Ordinarily this would be considered
a very important feature in the pro
cess Of such an investigation as the
one which is pretended TO have been
undertaken, but in this instance It
seems to have been entirely overlook
ed.
Among papers with such reputa-
tion for truth in political matters as
most OF those Of the Republican faith
in this territory, this omission seems
very strange,
But OF course they will get at it i'm
mediately now that their attention has
been called TO IL.
Il Will be very easy for them TO no
tlce by the poll books in Oklahoma
City that ne has been in the habit of
yoting here.
And they viii also, no doubt take
notice that It is customary for men 10
vote at their place Of residence.
Since they win find from a very liz
lie investigation that Mr. Cross has
voted here for the past several years
they win come ont in box car letters
with the announcement that Mr. Cross
is a resident Of oklahoma City.
The Republican papers viii all tel
the trgth about MT Cross.
And then the world win straightway
come to and end.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-09-22

The man or woman whose digestion
Is perfect and whose stomach per-
forms its every function is never sick.
aodol cleanses, purihes and sweetens
the stomach and cures positively and
permanently all stomach troubles, in
digestion and dyspepsia. II is the
wonderful reconstmctive tonic that
Is making so many sick people well
and weak people strong by conveying
TO their bodies all of the nourishment
in the food they eat. Rev. J. H. Hol'
laaay, Of Holiday, Miss, writes;
Kodol has cured me. ! consider It
the beh remedy ever used for dys-
pepsia and stomach troubles / was
given up by physicians. Kodol saved
my life. Take it after meals.
]. n. Wallace.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-09-22

When dotors fail, try Burdock
Blood Bitter Cures dyspepsia, con
stipation; lnvigorates the whole sys-
TEN.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-09-22
Beware % the knife.

10 profession has advanced more
rapidly OF late than surgery, but it
should not be used except where alb
solutely necessary. In cases Of plies
for example, Il is seldom needed. De
Wits Witch Hazel Salve cures
quickly and permanently Unequal
ea for cuts, burns, bruises, wounds,
skin diseases. Accept TO counter
feits. Il was SO troubled with bleed
inc piles that lost much blood and
strength" says ]. C. Phillips, Paris,
III DeWiu's Witch Hazel salve
cured me IN a short time" soothes
and heals.
J. n. Wallace
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-09-22
clRL eAsIEs ARE or rao7.

AiiNutd AoHhtltutlVA
Our kilograms yesterday reported
that several men Of Russian Cossack
province have received fifty strokes
with the Snout for the offense Of be-
ing the fathers OF girl babiesl The
census Of births in that district does
not shapeup to suit the military com
mander. He wants boy babies for fu-
ture soldiers. To discourage the girl
baby business he has prescribed the
knout for every man guilty of being
the father of a female child.
This appears to us to be rather
drastic nunc pro tune proceeding. I'm
questionably in the cases cited the
fathers were accessories after the fact
in the prohibited proceeding, but the
entire question of ex-post facto law is
ignored by this Russian official, as
well as the whole issue Of criminal in
tent upon the part Of the father To
the man of ordinary family making eX-
perience these appear to be hard lines
into which the Wertschink fathers
have fallen and there ought to be
some relief found for them
why not try an appeal to the czar
himself? He has had considerable ex-
perience in this business Of trying to
assure himself male heir for his
crown. Thus far he has guessed
wrong every time, even after having
had the counsel of the eminent Dr..
schenck, lately deceased, who invent
ed a dead sure way OF insuring the
predetermination of sex. We feel
sure the czar will deeply sympathize
with his Wertschink subjects when
he hears of their troubles and con-
graduate himself that he does not live
in their town. Had he been a co-vil-
lager with them there are several
times when he would have been STOOD
up to the rack and made to feel the
phlebotomic fondllng OF the knoutl
Naturally there are people who have
preferences as to the sex of their OF
spring. Military men usually prefer
boys TO succeed them in martial ser
vice and today the West Point acad
emy is literally full of the sons OF
army officers who are to inherit theil
fathers careers and government sup
port. So there are clergymen and
lawyers and journalists who like tc
have sons to take up their careers ant
continue them. Yet others prefer
girls-why, nobody knows-bu, they
do and are distinctly disappointed
when the stork leaves a man child a
their doors.
| Still we cannot see how the Rus
SLAMS plan Of swelling the male sid'
Of the census is to prove effective
There is a vision higher than his an'
weighing OF proportions in humal
life that he cannot fathom, and unit
"the sun grows cold and the star
grow old" we will perhaps continue a
since the days Of Adam and Eve, u
guess who is coming and be surprised
when ft' arrives
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-09-22

WHY NOT RENT A SAFETY DE-
POST BOX IN A MODERN STEEL
VAULT AND FEEL THAT YOUR
ARE sEcuRE2 FROM
81 TO So PER YEAR PAYS FOR ONE,
ACCORDING TO SIZE. SEE THE
CAPITOL NATIONAL BANK ABOUT
IT.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-09-22
A sad Disappointment.

Ineffective liver medicine is a dis
appointment, but you don't want 10
purge, strain and break the glands
of the stomach and bowels. DeWitt's
Little Early Risers never oisappotnt.
They cleanse the system Of all pois-
on and putrid matter and do It so
gently that one enjoys the pleasant
effects. They are a tonic to the liv-
er. cure biliousness, torpid liver and
prevent fever.
.. N. Wallace.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-09-22
SPECIAL SUMNER EXCURSIONS

To Michigan, Minnesota and Wiseon-
sin, Via thhe Santa Fe Route.
During June, July, August and Sep
tember we viii sell special excursion
round trip tickets to the following
points in Michigan, Minnesota and
Wisconsin at rate of one regular first
class fare plus $500 for the round trip,
Final return limit october 31st, 1902:
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-09-22
REDUCED PASSENGER RATES.
- = NNFII1TNN7
Capt. Comdg Co A.

10 points on the Chicago, Milwaukee
& st. Paul Railway in Wisconsin and
Minnesota, are made Oh one fare plus
s. fer the round trip.
Tickets on sale from June 1st, to
Sept. 3Oth, with final return limit Oc
ober S1st 1902.
These remarkable cheap rates apply
to the principal summer resorts OF
Wisconsin and Minnesota, among
which are Milwaukee, Waukesha,
Minocqua, Oconomowoc, Star Lake
and Kilbourr. City, in Wisconsin and
MinneapoliJ, ST Paul, and Lake Nine
tonka iE Minnesota.
For detailed information address,
n. =. Smith,
Commercial Agent Dallas, Tex
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-09-22
New
Fast Train
to
Colorado
via
Santa F e

Pullman Palace Sleeper
Composite Car, Observa-
tory Sleeper and Chair Car,
Connecting Sleeper between
San Antonio and Colorado
Springs to Denver,
Leave Kansas City daily
sos pm, Newton 1906 a
m, beginning June 1. Con
Meeting train with through
Sleeper leaves Guthrie 4:40
D. m. Arrive Pueblo 1926
a. M. Colorado Springs
1905 p m, Denver 3:15 p,
m. Just as desirable service
eastbound.
This train is in addition to
the Colorado Express leav-
ing Kansas City 9;45 a. m.
Newton 400 p. M, and ar
riving Colorado following
morning, and carrying free
Chair Cars, Pullman Sleep
ers and Observation car.
Connecting train leaves
Guthrie 9:25 a. m.
For particulars about the
reduced rates to Colorado
in effect this summer and
copy "A Colorado Summer
apply to
A. J. cerkIns, Agent
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-09-22
4 Dad parlna oecupatI0n.

- DSaNH EeihiA OSSNfNAi~iF
Soldiers in the battle field, dyna-
mite makers and handlers, revenue Of
fcers among the "moonshiners" and
nurses of the plague stricken, run no
greater risks than the men whose pro
fession it is to save human lives from
shipwrecked vessels. in fierce wintry
gales, on the cruel wind swept beach
es Of the Atlantic coast. Many Of
them lose their lives every winter in
this hazardous service. A crew Of
these heroes, on a summer furlough
from the government service, is with
Buffalo Bills Wild West, showing the
people how their arduous work is
done. It is a thrillingly effective per
formance. Buffalo Bill is here on
Oct S.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-09-22
co. ~ ATTENTION.

All members OF Co. "a" are hereby
ordered to meet at the Armory on
Wednesday night for drill All mem
bers must be present.
Co. A, is now located over the Eagle
drug store on Harrison avenue.
q. e. Dunnloa,
a- Capt. Comdg Co A.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-09-22

Co "a" First Regiment, Ok N. G.,
is hereby ordered to meet at the
Armory over the Eagle drug store on
Harrison avenue at 1880 p. M,
Wednesday, Tor regular drill. The
members must be on time
9y order Of
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-09-22
A PRIZE WINNER.
"THE GOLDEN STATE LIMITED"
Is the Name OF the New Rock Island
System Train to California via
Kansas City and E Paso,
Texas.
One Hundred Dollars Awarded to T
X. Davis or the New York Gen.
tral Lines, LenVer, Colo, for
the Selection.

WaI IIH5si DvNFV'l WI y
the Selection.
Recently the Rock Island system Of
fered 500 cash prize for the most ap-
propriate name for their new limited
train to California, via Kansas City
and El Paso. Tex There We're thous-
ands OF names presented from all
parts OF the United States The name
decided upon was The Golden State
Limited" submitted by T, II Davis,
OF the New York Central lines, Den
yer. Colorado.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-09-22

Miss Marjorie Mason will introduce
her latest New York success at the
Brooks theater Wednesday, Sep. "a.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-09-22
THE
daughters Health.
fsAH honor 70 womari 70 her n Is Given
Heaven"

''AH honor 20 womarl 10 her n Is given
To garden the earth with fhc roses Of
Heaven"
Your daughter Is Tho brightest ornament OF
your home eco 10 81 that she iE kent IN thc best
possible health that she may nttnln the hifh.
est Development and rcrfectinn oil womanhOod.
Hear IA mind thaf a weak and fraiI riri-life II
continued, leads 10 an incomplete and unsat-
isfactory woman-lifa. So much OF womhn's
happiness and usefulness depends uron vo-
manly health structural aud functional yer-
maternity, that 10 Is n mistake a sin that may
even curse generations yet unborn, 20 NEGLECT
any departure from wamanly perfection. small
niis should be rifhted before they become big
ones DO not allow little ills TO develop Into
real discusses.
MY daughter suffered with nervous SPELLS
bearing down pains and barkache during her
monthly periods q. =, =. cured her. lt ls the
best remedy ever saw for young girls."-Mrs
Mary r, Benes, Beulah, Ala.
G. +. p.-Gerstlc's Female panacea. cures
irregular scanty, too profuse and painful
monthly periods uterine and ovarian trrita-
tousi ulcers, displacements and falling OF the
womb whites and all unnatural discharges
friridity. barrcnnesa and all imrediuionte %
maternity also all associate ailments Of the
private organs OF women. At al stages OF mem
struul life, from budding wumnnhOod until
after the ChanEes that end special womanly
functions, it rs the best friend OF and remedy
frr womankind. It's use strengthens all wo.
manly organs regulates and renders natural
all sexual functions lt ls sold at drug stores
for tl;O a bottle. Buy iti try IL and you vii
find these statements are true, for Il Is relia-
bic and will not disappoint
An ladies who are not perfectly right aud we'll IN
womany way should write 60 the iadies' Health Cuh,
Of l. Gerstle Co, Chattanooga, reun for Tree
medical adviee and Instruction.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-14
MARRIED IN MERIDIAN
W. T. ATKINS wEDs MISS PAGE
 NELSON fsu v4es es
selma's Society Set Surprised When It Heard the News--No ob- jection on the Part of
 Brides Parents.

Meridian. Jan. 13.-(Special)-At S:So o'clock Sunday night. Mir. William Theo- dore Atkins and Miss Page Nelson, both of Selma, were married at the home Of MT. E. B. Evans on Seventh Street, the ceremony being performed by Rev. DeB Waddell of the Church of the Mediator MT. and Mrs. Atkins had been engaged for some time, and the wedding was not a surprise to their friends. although the date had been set for January 2l. Miss Nelson arrived in this city on Saturday night, coming to visit friends here. She was met here yesterday by MT. Atkins, and agreed to become Mrs. Atkins at once. There were no parental objections tol the match
 Miss Nelson is a daughter of Hon: w. R.yNelson, prominent attorney of Sel- ma She has visited this city several times and has many friends here: She was recently the guest nf Mrs. w.. H. Millspaugh and her beauty and charming ma Iuers nG '': l. q 'h tt'Y admirers. MT Atkins Is a travelling sales man for a large Baltimore house and has many friends throughout the South. He is a son of Colonel w. T. Atkins, one of the most prominent citizens of Selma. Mir and Mrs. Atkins left yester- day morning for Selma where they will reside.