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The Washington times., 1903-02-17
IN THE PUBLIC LIBRARY.
Amusing Incidents OF Daily Occurrence
in Mount Vernon Square.

4 very small. moEosc. and touzIed
girl entered the Public Library the
other day. and passed over tho desk a
slip Of paper on which was written:
Please give his girl East Lynne
Fast Lynne isn't in" said the as
sistant, wont anything else dog The
seeker after literature shook her head
decidedly and went tway. I'm q few min
utes her nose was level with the roun-
ter again. and she handed the paper
back. Under the original inscription
was written.
or any other sad novel"
Another day woman asked for some
thing by Mary J. Holmes Don't give
me anything by Oliver" said she. with
a peculiarly contemptuous sniff. "I don't
think much OF him"
IF oliver were alive" declared the
assistant Il would write him thai.
don't think anyone else could enjoy it
as much as be would"
4 grave looking boy entered one iay
and demanded The Hunchback OF Not
a Dam. His innocence Of any intcn-
tional profanity was so obvious that the
assistant ducked her head under the
counter go laugh Another boy was de-
termired 10 have Get IL and Keep IT.
One assistant after another was called
up TO interpret. Get II and Keep It..
said the boy impa tiently You ought
TO know that It's new book: all
about tho settlement OF Virginia" The
newest assistant gave a. sudden shrek,
To Have and 10 Hold. she gasped
The Washington times., 1903-02-17
KHAKI GREEN. PAINT FOR
ARTILLERY EQUIPMENT
Even Gilt Ornaments to Be Superseded
By Bronze.

The policy in the army 10 employ as
Tar as possible a neutral tint i'm apparel
and equipment OF the service has been
extended so far as to provide. in or
ders which are shortly 10 be- issued thai
the new field material Tor the artillery
snail be painted with khaki color pairt
By practical experiments made by the
QuartermaSter's Department. - has been
ascertained that a certain shade or
khaki. which has been more accurately
described FOR trade purposes as olive
drab. is the particular color which con-
tributes the quality or invisibiIny al a
certain distance II was found in the
exercises at Fort Riley. Kansas. last fan
that the Investigations were sustained
an the practical maneUvers. but that
certain ornaments worn by officers and
men, notably swords and sabers. glinted
in The sunlight and offset the color
less" uniforms
The result mas been 10 advertise for
bids for dull finished bronze INSIGNIA
10 take the place OF the gilt e,nbIems
which are to be worn hereafter only on
dress occasions The abandonment Of
the sword and saber for all but similar
occasions seems 10 be only a question
OF time II was found that the weapons
and other equipment OF the field artfl-
levy. most OF which is or new pattern
AMI recent adoption. were open to the
same criticism OF furnishing target
y an enemy. r. IS with the idea OF
protecting the gunners that the army
CHIEF OF ordnance. General Crozier has
now decided TO give the new field ma
teriai coat OF khaki color paint.
The Washington times., 1903-02-17
L.J.HAYDEN
MANUFACTURE or
Pure Herb Medicine

Is one Of the Greatest Hcaicrs OF the sick
on Earth Cures an Diseases no Chlr-e.
cure all Diseases that are known 20 the burnsn
race uo charge. matter what vnur dis
ease. sickness. or affection NAV be- and restore
Eou TO perfect health. / clrc the following
iisslse~- Heart Disease. Consumption Blood
hiduCV. Liver. Blldlar- piles in 4nv form
Vertigo. tf1iHSl, sore Throat. Lungs. Dy spepsia
Indigestion, Const ipatiou. Rheumatism IN aug
FORM Pains aud Ache, % any kind. colds
Bronchial Troubles. sores. SKIN Diseases an
Itching Sensations. Ia Grippe. or Pucunon "a:
icers- tlrbunclas. Boils. Cancer. che worst
forms. without the - knife or inst rrlrnerts.
Eczema. Plmple> ON face and body. Diabetes
Of Kidneys or Bri-ht's Disease 90 the Kiducvs
I cure any dlseasc- no mater 0f ahdr nature.
Medicine sent 10 any address by express For
fulI particulars send 2-cent stamp FOR an
svrr. Coz Pennzy Ivlnia Ave = F. Washin,-ton.
ID. q. Branch store. i0f West Broad street,
Richmond. Va
The Washington times., 1903-02-17
Executive COmmittee Meeting.

A special meeting OF the newly ap-
POINTED executive committee OF the
Georgetown Citizens Association VIII
Re held tomorrow afternoon at 4.20
O'Clock al Cooperative Hall 1925 Thirty
second Street northwest The commit
tee is composed OF the following mem
lers: Prof 3. T. Januey, Frederic !.
Moore. ". NJ Dougal, DIR. Thomas j..
Jones. Il p Gilbert John Hadiey DoyIa,
George W King. Dr. George W. Wool.
g. X. Paris, Henry F. Blount. and G. c..
Boteler.
The Washington times., 1903-02-17
ROCKEFELLER GROWING
RICHER EVERY MINUTE
STANDARD Oil Quarterly Dividend ADDS
100000 TO His Wealth.

NEW YORK. FeD. 17.-John d. Rookie
Teller went down TO his office AZ 25
Broadway. ycstCI-ay. and rev hours
later emerged ss.ooo.oo0 richer than wEcn
he entered.
Standard Oil has declared IT'S quarter
~ dividend OF 500 per share. This was
an increase OF $40 owe the dividend DC
cIarod last NoTemher
While the dividend declared a year ago
was The same as that o. yesterday. it,
was predicted this would be- "a record
breaking year. Yesterday dytdend
which dlsbursed $4,000. eco. is payable
March Is.
The Washington times., 1903-02-17
REILLY TEAM TAKE THREE
FROM FULLER CONSTRUCTION CO

The Hugh Reilly bowling team de-
ieated the five representing the firm of
the George A. Fuller Construction Com
PAM IN three straight games on the
Palace alleys last night. This is The
second time they have accomplished this
feat this year.
fitzpatrick was high average man. with
10. and his ls9 was high single. Law
ender was second high man. with III
average. Dunn's 1ql single was nevt
best The scores
The Washington times., 1903-02-17
SENATE PROVIDES FOR
INDIAN APPROPRIATIONS

The Indian appropriation bill WAS
Tasscd by the Senate without division
yesterday and viii go 10 conference
The committee amendments were agreed
tc. and also one which was proposed bv
senator Jones OF Arkansas. authoriz-
ing the United States courts i'm the IN
dian Territory to appoint trust compan-
les or other companies of a hduciary
character which may be approved by the
Secretary Of the Interior. as guardian
o. curator of minors or incompetents
The Washington times., 1903-02-17
MITCHELL AND BARROW
GIVEN OVATION IN CHICAGO

CHICAGO. Feb. I7.-CIarence :. Oar
row. fresh from the scenes of his labor
iu behalf OF the anthracite coal miners
Of Pennsylvania. and John Mitchell.
president OF the United Mine Workers
o. America. were The chief speakers last
hight al the reception given them by
Ire Chicago labor organizations in the
Auditorium Five thousand persons At
tened. and frequently interrupted the
speakers with applause
The Washington times., 1903-02-17
Dropped Dead While at Work.

Noses Grant. colored. about forty
seven years of age. dropped dead this
E'orning about y o'clock while at work
i'm the stone yard rf Charles G. Smith
a Sons, on Water Street. near Thirty
second. His body was taken TO the
Georgetown University Hospital Death
was said TO have been due 10 heart fail
ure. Grant was married and lived with
Eis family at 5000 Grace Street north
The Washington times., 1903-02-17
JEW AND CHRISTIAN
WILL HOLD CONFERENCE

The Hrs' joint conference between Jew
ish and Christian ministers OF This coup-
fry VIII be held in the Church OF the
Co:enInf. Eighteenth and y Streets
northwest. This evening al 100 o'clock
Rabbi Leopold Conn. or Brooklyn. yiIi
speak
Tho object Of these conferences is to
bring he Hebrew and Christian minis
ters into closer relationship.
The Rev Teuuis HamIiu VIII preside
tonight
The Washington times., 1903-02-17
THE NEWS OF GEORGETOWN
University Minstrel Clubs Show.

University MlnStTeI CUBS Show.
The entertainment 10 be- given by the
Georgetown University Minstrel Club
tuesday. Fe5ruarz =. al CASTOR Hall
promises TO be a nighly interesting az
fair. II will take The place OF the
Nardi Gras festivities. usually held by
season The club has about forty mem
bcrs. The officers are Joseph A. Reilly.
president. James Hart. treasurer: Ber-
uard Ford. secretary: Charles Z. Fox.
stage manager. and Prof George Her
bert Wells musical director.
The Washington times., 1903-02-17
Y. NJ c. A. WINS FROM
ORDWAYS BY CLOSE SCORE

The Ordway Rifles played better
basketball game than the Young Mems
Christian Association boys bargained for
last night. and the latter team had 10
stretch itself in order TO win out. The
ordways improve with each game. and
II they keep fl up are destined for a
much bett~r~>2osition in next season
race. The final score was l3 to n. The
lineup
The Washington times., 1903-02-17
SALE OF PROPERTY REQUESTED

Her5ert r. Pillsbury filed a petition
w.t.! the District Supreme Court today
against the Metropolitan Coach Com
Tcny asking The court 10 order the sale
oi the defendants property 20 satisfy &,
judgment FOR S726. The petitioner al
l,gcs that the company Is insoivcnt and
hat there are claims against 70 amount
lag 10 about 1900. in addition 20 q Judr-
E''nt Of $1,000 recently entered against
a..
The Washington times., 1903-02-17
WEST POINT BASEBALL
SCHEDULE Is SHORT

WEST POlNT. Fob. G1.-The baseball
schedule FOR ne coming season has just
been completed This years schedule
s. only hall as largo as last seasons.
which contained eighteen games. The
schedule follows April d.. Union. April
-. Williams; april is Dickinson: April
-. Harvard. April 2s Fordham: May 3.
Trinity: May 9. Lafayette: MAY 49,
United States Naval Academy "a Aunap-
oils. May -. Columbia. May 90. Seventh
Regiment. New York National Cua.ds.
The Washington times., 1903-02-17
ANTI-FOREIGE YICEROY OF
SHANSI FORCED TO RESIGN

PEkIN. Feb 1.-THE protest Of the
foreign ministers against the appoint
ment OF Tu-Iien-son. the former anti
foreign governor Of Honan. as viceroy OF
Shansi. has resulted in a request from
him that he be relieved OF his new post
on the ground OF iH-health. The Chi
ncae government has acceded 10 his re-
quest
The Washington times., 1903-02-17
Death of Josiah wilkinson.

Josiah Wilkinson. welI-known resi-
dent Of Georgetown. died yesterday at
the home OF his sister. Mrs r. J. FuIIa-
love. 124l Thirty-third Street northwest.
Mr. Wilkinson had been i'll for a long
time. and had been lying at the point
CT death for several weeks. He was
hfty-siX years OF age. Funeral arrange
mrnts have not yet been made
The Washington times., 1903-02-17
GRANT MATCHED TO
WRESTLE ROB MACKAY

Joe Grant and Rob Roy Mackay have
been matched 10 finish az the Empire
Ihe2ter Thursday night Tor the wcItcr-
weight championship Of The South and
side bet Of Sl0e. Gran, ,von the cham
piCnsh'p from Macray about three years
ago.
The Washington times., 1903-02-17
Personals.

Charles c. Reckert Of N Street.
Georgetown. has received word of the
serious illness OF his father. who re-
sides I'm Baltimore He is suffering
fvC m stroke or paralysis.
Mrs. NaIinda Mankin OF 1909 Thirty
hfthf Street. one Of the oldest resident
O. his section. is lying seriously III al
her home.
The Washington times., 1903-02-17
PRESIDENT TO SEND POPE
JUBILEE CONGRATULATIONS

ROME. Feb. 1.-THE Vatican has been
uuofiicially informed that President
Roosevelt will congratulate the Pope on
the twenty-ffth anniversary OF his hoIi-
ness coronation
The Washington times., 1903-02-17
EARLY MORNING THIEVES HAUL

The residence OF Charles W. Vickery
at fl5 Third street northwest was en-
tered early this morning by thieves.
who stole $40 IN cash. Entrance was eff
lccJed through a side window.
The Washington times., 1903-02-17
Quick Work.

Tho "a icrricr was dropped 10 iIe
focr and in just A. minutes aItcrwarI
every -at WAS dead. Tho monens he be
gan work no one could tell whether hc
was fat or lean. whether he was fox
terrier or a hird doc. His Iijtle round
body fa-7ca from one end % he nIt 10
The other l.to the Guivering Hprras ina "a
flucioscopo ard not once did ne miss his
strike %. Che fraction o. an inch
Whom i was over the cOachrnan took
h.m from tie handIer's arms.
Fat h'Or hin. Bobby ' be said there
J. airt no dog lirin can beat you"
Arizona silver belt., 1903-06-04

John Wannamaker's two stores in Philadelphia and New York sold S32, GOO, GOO worth of goods last year, and it is estimated that there will be Bn incr aSe of 10 per cent on that mag niticent total this year. The business was largely built up by advertising.
Arizona silver belt., 1903-06-04
His Last Hope Realized.

In the first opening of Oklahoma to settlers in 1889, the editor of this paper was among the many seekers after for tune who made the big race one fine day in April. During his travelling about and afterwards his camping upon his claim, he encountered much bad water, which, together with the severe heat, gave him very severe diarrhoea which it seemed almost impossible to check, i, and along in June the case became so bad he expected to die. One day one of his neighbors brought him one small bottle of Chamberlain Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a last hope A big dose was given him while he was rolling about on the ground in great agony, and in few minutes the dose was repeated. The good effect of the medicine was soon noticed and within an hour the patient was taking his first sound sleep for fortnight. That one little bottle worked complete cure, and he cannot help but feel grateful. The season for bowel disorders being at hand suggests this item. - Sentinel, Gebo, Mont. For sale by II. c. Hitch cock.
Arizona silver belt., 1903-06-04
VICTIM OF FRIENDS MISTAKE
I. 4. Snmmerskll Was Mistaken for a Burglar
 and Shnt

I. A. Snmmerskill Was Mistaken for 8 Burglar
 and Shot
 The following account of most un- fortunate accident which happened to T. A. Summerskill, reproduced from Vermont paper, will be read with interest by those who knew him here when he was master mechanic for the G. ", G. &. N. Railroad company
 "There was a strange case of acci- dental shooting in St. Albans early Tuesday morning. T. A. Summer skill, superintendent of the power plant of the Central Vermont railway, was shot between four and five 0 clock by Harrie V. Hall, son of Col. A. A. {. Hall
 "At about four clock Mir. and Mrs Summerskil were awakened by the presence of man in their sleeping apartment, who was endeayoring to carry away the chair beside the bed on which were placed Mr. Summer skil'S clothing. Mr. Summerskill sprang out of bed and rushed after the man down the stairs, while Mrs. Summerskill called several times for help. Mir. SummerSkill seized one trouSer leg of the burglar as he made his escape through the front window 4 tl. ha hal I'd and disappeared around the house, The family of A A. Hall live on the opposite side of the street, and hearing Mrs. Summerskill cry for help young Hall slipped on his trousers and seized a revolver which was lying on a stand beside his bed. In the mean time Mir Summerskill found pair of shoes in the hall which had been left by the burglar, and thinking that the burglar might return for them be armed himself with loaded police mans billet. As young Hall rushed up the steps Mir. SummeTskill, think. ing that he was the burglar, dashed out of the dark hall and began beat. ing him with he billet, forcing him across the veranda Hall thought that SummerSkill was the burglar and supposed he was about to kill him and so pulled up his revolver and fired into SummerSkill'S chest, the bullet entering below the right nipple and emerging between the ribs of the back. Young Hall then ran into the street sayIng he had shot the burglar but was soon informed that he had made terrible mi take. Although the wound was a serious one it is thought that MT. Summerskill will recOVer.u
Arizona silver belt., 1903-06-04
Ladies and Children Inyl.et.

All ladies and children who cannot stand the shocking strain of laxative syrups, cathartics, etc, are invited 10 try the famous Little Early Risers. They are different from all other pills They do not purge the system. Even a double dose will not gripe, weaken or sicken many people call them the Easy Pill. w. H. Howell, Houston, Tex, says nothing better can be used for constipation, sick headache, etc. Bob Moore, Lafayette, ind, says all others gripe and sicken, while DeWitt's Little Early Risers do theIr work well and easy. Sold by the Globe Drug Store.
Arizona silver belt., 1903-06-04

Members of the city council had their eyes opened recently on adyertis- ing rates. In order to secure wide circulation of their proposal for bonds it was decided to advertise in some of the papers of the larger cities in the United States. The advertisement for which the Prescott papers which have no contract with the city for advertis- ing charged $6 for thirty insertions, was accordingly sent to a number of papers. The mayor, who is an admirer of HearSBs Chicago American. re- quested that the advertisement be placed in that paper, but when notice was sent of what it would cost, he came very nearly dropping dead with heart failure. The price named was 1869. The order was immediately can celled by telegraph.-PreScott Journal. Miner
Arizona silver belt., 1903-06-04
Do You Enjoy What You Eat 2

If you don't your food does not do you much good. kodol Dyspepsia Cure IS the remedy that every one should take when there is anything wrong with the stomach. There is no way to maintain the health and strength of mind and body except by nourishmeDt. There Is no way to nourish except through the stomach The stomach must be kept healthy, pure and sweet or the strength will let down and disease will set up. No appetite, loss of strength, nervous ness, headache, constipation, bad breath, sour risings, riftiDg, indiges- ton. dyspepsia and all stomach troub- les are quickly cnred by the use of Ko- dol Dyspepsia Cure. Sold by the Globe Drug Store.
Arizona silver belt., 1903-06-04
Worst of All Experiences.

Can anything be worse than to feel that every minute will be your last Such was the experience of Mrs. $. II. New son, Decatur, Ala "For three years, she writes, 'l endured insufferable pain from indigestion, stomach and bowel trouble. Death seemed inevitable when doctors and all remedies failed At length l was induced to try Electric Bitters and the result was miraculous. l improved at once and now Pm completely recov. cred " For Liver, Kidney, Stomach and Bowel troubles Electric Bltters is the only medicine. Only soc It's guaranteed by all druggists.
Arizona silver belt., 1903-06-04
The Adaee Held Good.

Judge Cox, of the United States cir cult court, while delivering a lecture at Columbia university told of young lawyer who came before the supreme court 10 argue case in which he was also defendant. Addressing the court, he referred to the old French adage declaring that he who argues his own case has a fool for a client After the case had been heard he left for his home in St. Louis, asking friend to notify him by wire when the decision was handed down. This was the pithy dispatch he received "Old French adage affirmed. D. New York Tribune
Arizona silver belt., 1903-06-04
Startling Evidence.

Fresh testimony in great quantity is constantly coming in declaring Dr. Kings New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds to be m, qualed A recent expression from II Mcfarland, BentorviIle, Va, serves as example He writes '1 had Bronchitis for three years and doctored all the time without being benefited. Then l began taking Dr. Kings New Discovery, and few bot ties wholly cured me. Equally effect i've in curing all Lung and Throat troub- les, Consumption, Pneumonia and Grip. Guaranteed by all druggists Trial bottles free, regular sizes 50c and S1.
Arizona silver belt., 1903-06-04

Automobile racing easily takes first rank as the most dangerous of all sports, football included. The PariSian race was a ghaStly affair, and the in- reference of Premier COmbes to put q stop to the festivities, which were rapidly killing off every one engaged, came none too soon to save the flower of France youth.
Arizona silver belt., 1903-06-04
Mr. Cleveland fuli understands that the noisy fisherman gets few bites.
A Serious Mistake.

E. c. Dewitt X Co. is the name of the firm who make the genuine Witch Hazel Salve. DeWitCs IS the Witch Hazel Salve that heals without leaving a scar. It is a serious mistake to use any other. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve cures blind, bleeding, itching and pro- truding piles, burns, bruises, eczema and all skin diseases Sold by the Globe Drug Store.
Arizona silver belt., 1903-06-04

Beef trust is now reaching out to grab the poultry trade. This move was foreseen by Shakespeare when be wrote, What all my pretty chickens and their dam at one fell swoop 2" with the birds we will now prepare to receive it in the neck. New York Telegram.
Arizona silver belt., 1903-06-04
kodol Gives Strength

by enabling the digestive organs to di. gest, assimilate and transform ALL of the wholesome food that may be eaten into the kind of blood that nourishes the nerves, feeds che tissues, hardeDs the muscles and recuperates the organs of the entire body Kodol Dyspepsia Cure cures indigestion, Dyspepsia, Ca tarrh of the stomach and all stomach disorders. Sold by the Globe Drug Store.
Arizona silver belt., 1903-06-04

Chamberlain Stomach and Liver Tablets are just what you need when you have no appetite, feel dull after eating and wake up with n bad taste in your mouth. They will improve your appe- tite, cleanse and Invigorate your stom- ach and give you relish for your food. For sale by H, C, Hitchcock.
Arizona silver belt., 1903-06-04

The Ohio republicans will indOrSe RooSeveltS administration, but some of them positively refuse to throw away their hammers.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1903-02-19
STARTLING INSURANCE FRAUD
new York District Attorneys once
said TO he In Possession of
AstonIsbinE Facts.

NEW YORK Feb. 1s-Assistant District
Attorney Krotel said today the insurance
frauds case now under investigation in this
city promised to develop into one of the
most startling ever known In the criminal
history Of the state.
Before the district attorneys ONCE has
finished the investigation Of the astound-
ing and extraordinary New York insurance
frauds" he said, Il should not be sur
prised " it we're proved that the conspir-
ators even went so far as to murder in
cold blood to get bodies for the purpose OF
collecting penalties. We have found that
twenty three substitute bodies we're passed
OF on the Hancock Insurance company at
once. and as soon as the plotters are in
dicted these will be exhumed. The inves-
tigation into the remarkable plot has
hardly begun,
The fate of Sarah Weber. who II is al
legged, died from the effects of brutal treat
ment, which. it is charged, she received at
the hands Of the conspirRtors, Mr.. Krotel
said. was but a single instance.
According to stories told by her relatives
Sarah Weber was tortured in order to com
pel her to aid in the insurance frauds.
when she left home she had rosy cheeks
and was the picture Of health. When her
family found her she was a shadow OF her
self she told her brother that she had
been beaten. starved and slashed with
knives to force her to help those engaged
I in the conspiracy.