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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-20
FALLING OFF IN DISTRICT
WEEKLY DEATH RATE

The deaths in the District for the
week ended on Saturday last numbered
&C. In the week before there were 102.
and In the corresponding period of last
year ia OF the decedents SO were
white and 43 colored, representing a
death rate of al for the whites and
25.5 for the colored. For the deaths
from all causes the rate was 17.6. as
against 1877 for last week. and 20.2 last
year.
The principal causes of the mortality
were consumption. y deaths: affections
of the heart. 10; kidneys. 8, and dis
eases of the brain and nervous system,
10. of which were from apoplexy.
There were fatal cases of typhoid
fever, 2 of diarrhea. and / of whoopine
cough. By violence. deaths occurred,
ali of which were accidental. being
from burns of the body. 3 by falls. and
by drowning.
Births reported numbered rs, of which
40 were white and So colored. males &c
and females ~.
There were e. cases of typhoid fever
brought over from the previous week.
New cases numbering IS were reported
and Il were discharged. leaving Sc cases
in quarantine at the close Of Saturday
last
OF scarlet fever seven cases were held
in isolation at the beginning of the
week. There occurred three new cases
ana one having been discharged left
nine cases. with warning cards In eight
pr emises.
Cases OF diphtheria to the number OF
eight were in quarantine al the same
time. During the week five new cases
developed and one was discharged. leav-
irg twelve cases under treatment In
nine premises.
OF smallpox no new cases occurred
during the week, and there having been
che discharge, left two cases under med
iC6, supervision In the hospital at the
close OF Saturday last.
The mean meteorological conditions
prevalent during the week were Tenn
lerature of the atmosphere. 60 degrees
relative humidity 81 and barometer
80 o. There was no appreciate rain
fall and the winds We're southerly, av-
elaging FIVE miles per hour. The maxi
mum temperature was 81 degrees on
the 18th and minimum ~ degrees on the
10th
The following were the deaths classi-
fed according to their causes: Apoplexy,
5: bronchitis, 2; consumption, u; con
vulsions, /; G!archeaI diseases. 2; dis
eases Of brain. G: diseases % heart. 10:
diseases of kidneys, 8; malignant
growths, 3; meningitis, /; pneumonia.
II; typhoid fever, 3; whooping cough
l; miscellaneous, 2s. Total. 20.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-20
THE TENNIS FACE.

Maidens. beware of acquiring the ten
mis- face" by which a fresh terror is
added to existence. The bicycle face,
the "hypocritic countenance" OF the APP
pendicitis suffering brigade. the golf
fece'-these are some of the novelties
which the human physiognomy oft as
sumes In modern times. A recent inven-
ton is the tennis face, = which does not
appear to have been noticed in the last
quarter century.
The tennis face attacks feminine
players. and very unbecoming mani
festatlon it is. Deep wrinkles. apoplectI-
cally crimson cheeks, anXiously raised
eyebrows and screwed-up eyes are signs
of the lnroads of this malady-Detroit
Free Press.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-20
BE INDEPENDENT.
It's Easy to Shake OFF the Coffee Habit

II Easy 10 oHdke OH Inc Couee bit
There are many people who make the
humiliating acknowledgment that they
are dependent upon coffee to brace
them up every little while. These
have never learned the truth aboI.
Postum Cereal Coffee which makes leay-
ing off coffee simple matter and brings
health and strength in place of coffee
Ills A lady OF Davenport, Iowa. who
has used Postum Food Coffee for FIVE
years is competent TO talk upon the
subject. She says:
Il am a school teacher and during
extra work when l thought I needed 20
be bracod up l used to indulge in rich
strong coffee of which l was very fonI
and upon which l thought l was de-
pendent.
II began to have serious heart palpi-
tatioD and at times had sharp pains
around the heart and more or less stom-
ach trouble | read about Postum and
got some 10 try I dropped coffee. took
up the Postum and 1t worked such Won
ders for me that many of ny friends
took 1t up.
I'm a short time l was well again.
even able 10 attend evening socials.
And / did not miss my coffee at all.
Now l can truthfully say that | have
been repaid fully for the change l made
have no indications OF heart disease
and not once IN the past four years have
I had sick headache or bilious spell
My father, seventy eight years old. is
a Postum enthusiast and feels that Lis
good health in a large measure is due
TO the six cups of good Postum which
he enjoys each day" Name furnished
by Postum Company, Battle Creek,
Mich.
There is a reason.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-20
PUPILS ENTERTAINED
PARENTS WITH MUSIC

The pupils of NJ. Florence Peabody,
assisted by the Columbia Heights Or
chestra. gave a very enjoyable musical
Monday evening at the residence of Mr..
and Mrs Isaac r Hit, jr.. on Columbia
Road. The parlors were we'll filled by
the friends and parents of the pupils.
who listened with evident pleasure and
pride to the following performed
program:
Dance Ecossais, Florence and Irene
Peabody and Miss Langley; ta) Noe
turne, major. (b) Waltz, E minor.
Chopin. Lucille Peyton; ION the Race
Course" Charles D. Blake. Ruth and
Leila HIT: Pagani Waltz Cd. Tipaldt)
orchestra; May of Life" (Kichner)
Emily White; Dance Of the Demon,
Make and Gertrude Robson and Miss
Peabody; Flowers of Spring" Rather
Inc Eastwood; Charge of the Uhians,
Irene and Florence Meyers; Might
Scene" fJoseph Pasternaek), Leila Hit
Invitation to the Dance" CWeber),
Irene Meyers and Allan Minnix; la
Sweet Evening Star HiszD. and (b)
Mandolin Serenade" (Bohm), Make
Robson; The Fountain" (Bohm). Alice
Coughlin; Russian Mazurka. Lucille
and Eva Peyton: Fifth Nocturne Ley-
BACH, Ruth Hit; "'YuIetide Bells
(Gourdeler), Gertrude Robson and Jo-
sephine White; Nocturne (Mendessohn)
Make and Gertrude Robson; Happy
Birds orchestra.
The members Of the orchestra are:
Violins, Leila Hit, Courtney Campbell
and Robert Mayf1eld; banjos. w. Birch
Hit, Mercer Mayfield; mandolin, Ruth
II{+t- pfapo Oc-a paeSatT
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-20
BESSIE DYRENF0RTHPS
SANITY I'M QUESTION

Assistant Corporation Counsel Sim
clair, representing the Commissioners.
today instituted proceedings questioning
the sanity of Bessie Dyrenforth. daugh-
ter of Gen. Robert G. Dyrenforth. The
investigation concerning Miss DyTen-
forth's mental condition is made on the
petition of her father.
Proceedings of a similar nature were
instituted against Miss Dyrenforth in
February, 1sOl. but for some reason
were discontinued.
The others whose sanity will be in
CURED into are Annie E. Crompton
Robert Graham, Sarah Shaft, Samuel NJ.
Shoemaker, and Charles P C. Allsworth.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-20
AWAY WITH CATARRH
It's Loaihsome, It's Disgusting.
instant Relief and Permanent
Cure Secured by the Use of DR..
ARnew's Catarrhal Powder

Here's strong evidence Of the quickness and
slirenesa Of that wonderful remedy. Dr. Agnews
Catarrhal Powder: For years was a victim
OF Chronic Catarrh-tried many remedies, but
no cure effected until / had procured and
used DIR. Agnew's Catarrhal Powder. First APP
plication gave instant relief, and in an In
credibly short while | was absolutely cured. -
James Headley, Dundee, n Y. II
Dr. Agnew's Heart Cure relieves in 30 minutes.
Sold by T. r. Richards & Son. PENNSYLVANIA
Avenue and Third Street northwest
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-20
PERSONALS.

Col. Nat Ward Fitzgerald, author and
poet, of Washington, has accepted an
invitation to read his Memorial Poem"
Decoration Day at Carnegie Hall. New
York, for the Grand Army of the Re
public of that city. A number of promi-
nent Washingtonians will attend
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-20

w. Carroll Latimer, son of Senator
A c. Latimer OF South Carolina. won
the $50 gold medal offered by the board
of visitors of the University OF Virginia
to the best debater in the university.
The final debate was held Saturday
night
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-27
CHANGE TO ADVANCE
Many Second Iieutenaneies
Open to Men From Ranks.


Second Lieutenant David P Wood,
who has recently been promoted from
battalion sergeant major of the Fif-
teenth infantry, has been assigned to
the Twenty first infantry and will re-
port to Gen. Kobbe about the 1st Of
December e
Lieut.. Wood is one of a class of
thlrty-six men. from the ranks which
recently passed the service examina-
lions held by. the army examining
board at Fort LeaIenworth. Kan. The
class included several privates and a
large number of corporals and ser
geants A man is eligible to take the
examination alter serving two years,
and If he passes it he receives an APP
pOlntn1ent as second lieutenant
There are now ninety-two second
lieutenant yaeaneies to be filled by
men other than graduates from West
Point. They were caused by the pro-
Inotfon and retirement of a large num-
Der of officers recently The number
Is the largest that the army has ever
KNOWN, and unless another exanlina-
ton or service candidates develops
enough men for the places some civil
appointments will be made.
The civilians must pass a very severe
examination on the various branches
or the military art before they are
eHglbte~ for appointment. If such eX-
amnnauons are thrown open, a number
OF minnesota militia men, especially
several who have served as officers,
are expected to try for the places
The vacancies include fifty-t three in
the infantry, nineteen in the cavalry
ana twenty in the artillery. All are
desirable places and pay salaries of
$1,000 per 8anum.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-27
COMES UP TONIGHT
City Legislators VIII Again Dis.
Cuss Gas Franchise.

The members of the assembly and
the board of aldermen acting Jointly
VIII consider the new gas franchise this
evening. They will meet as a commit
tee of the whole.
Assemblymen say the public is not
taking sufficient interest in the meas
ure, involving, as it does, the pocket
book Of every person who uses. gas, and
to arouse this interest a committee
OF citizens will likely be asked to sub
nit views.
such proposition was made at the
last meeting of the assembly by AS
semblyman Van Slyke, and he will
likely insist on it at the meeting this
evening. He wants a committee of
about twelve, composed of leading citi-
zens, to take the measure discuss it
ana report their views.
1t is expected that the franchise COM
mittee, which spent several months
trying to find what advantage to the
public it could obtain for new gas
franchise, will submit a bill of ex-
penses this evening. The stenographic
and typewriting work on the volun-
nous report submitted by the commits
sion Will be the largest item.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-27
HE GOES TO MEET
RETURNING TROOPS
Gen. kobbe Leaves for Weeks STAY
at Fort Meade.

Brig. Gen. w. A. Kobbe, in command
Of the Department of Dakota, and his
son, Capt. Ferdinand w. Kobbe, Of the
Twenty-first infantry, will leave today
for Fort Meade, S. D., on tour of in
spection.
The new buildings at Fort Meade,
winch nave been in process of con-
struction for, some time. are nearing
completion, and Gen. Kobbe will spend
week in looking them over He will
also investigate the preparations be-
ing made for the second squadron of
the Sixth cavalry, which recently re-
turned from the Philippines, and has
been assigned to Fort Meade. where
Col. Allen Smith is now in command
of the first squadron of the regiment.
The second squadron left San Fran
cisco Saturday for Fort Meade. The
force Will be doubled, and the largest
that has been at Fort Meade for years.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-27
GIVES new OPINION
Attorney General Says State
Should Pay for Horses Killed.

What the state may do in the way of
remuneration for horses killed by order.
OF the state livestock sanitary board
because of CHAMBERS is a question not
yet clearly settled by the legal de-
partment, although in the course of
the past six months that Office has is
sued three different opinions on the
subject.
The latest of these opinions is from
Attorney General Douglas, and was
given yesterday to the state auditor
1t relates directly to a claim of John
Walker, who was the owner af a horse
killed some time ago by order of the
state livestock sanitary board. Dis
cussing the law of 1903, Mr. Douglas
says, that in his judgment, the pro-
vision that in the appraisal of an ami
NAL affected by tuberculosis or gland
ers, the fact that such animal was
affected by tuberculosis or CHAMBERS
shall not be taken into consideration, >"
is not constitutional
He suggests that since the livestock
sanitary board has adopted a policy
whereby an animal may not be ap-
praised at an amount to exceed three
fourths Of it's value, and that the dis
eased condition of the animal must be
taken into consideration, it would be
legally safe to pay such bills as are
approved by the board.
This opinion is the outcome of a
conference between Attorney General
Douglas and John Day Smith, attor-
ney for the livestock sanitary board,
and is a modification of former opin-
ions from the state legal department
on the same subject. Heretofore the
position of the department has been
that the law providing for remunera-
ton of owners Of horses killed for
CHAMBERS was unconstitutional and IN
valid.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-27
NAMES NEW MEMBER
OF ARBITRATION BOARD
Gov. Van SAINT Selects n. N. Leiohton.
of Minneapolis.

Gov, Van SAINT has appointed H. N.
leighton, of Minneapolis, a member
OF the state board of Cancellation and
arbitration. in place of H. W. Dreger
present sheriff of Hennepin county,
who has resigned.
The law providing for this tribunal
calls for a board of three members
whose terms shall be two years. Two
OF the members are to be appointed bv
the governor, and the third to be Sc
lected by those two. OF the two to he
appointed by. the governor it is re-
CURED that one shall be a contractor.
employing men, and the other a mem
Der of some labor organization. For
tne Lrst board Gov. Van SAINT appoint
ca II: W. Dreger as contractor, and
ii. w Goetzinger. of this city, as rep
resentative of the labor organizations
and they agreed upon Norman Fetter
as the third member.
Ii is now understood that Mr.. Fetter
VIII be unable to serve, and in that
event Mr.. Leighton and Mr.. Goetzinger
Will be called upon to elect another
new member.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-27
SPACE IS AWARDED
FLOWER EXHIBITORS
Reports Give Assurance of Big Display
sof Fine Posies.

Floor space.<was assigned yesterday
to the florists from ST. Paul and other
cities of the state who will have ex-
hibits at the fibwer show, which will
open Nov. 10. under the auspices of
the Womans Auxiliary to the North
western Manufacturers association
The committee, in charge of the ar
rangement of Mozart hall, in which
the exhibition will be held, was in con-
ference with exhibitors yesterday
morning and all were satisfactorily
provided for. IS
Several Of the florists will make
very extensive exhibits and say that
the flowers shown will be of very
fine quality. AS this is chrysanthe-
mum season, the big posies will pre-
dominate, but there will be plenty of
every other kind and species of flower
grown in the Northwest
The committees in charge Of the
programme for the special days are
arranging some attractive entertain
ment. The committee in, charge of
the parade has received encouragin
reports. NOT
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-27
LOSES DAMAGE CASE
AGAINST RAILROAD
Court Rules That Roads Do Not Have
to Use Safest Appliances.

In an opinion handed down yester-
day in the United States circuit court
of appeals in the case of Eva L. Briggs
against the Chicago & North Western
Railroad company, the decree Of the
lower court in favor of the defendant Is
sustained.
Suit was brought by Mrs. Briggs in
the federal court in North Dakota
against the Chicago & North Western
for damages arising out Of the death OF
her husband, who was a locomotive
fireman on a train which was wrecked
by running into herd of cattle Briggs
was killed and the wife sued for dam
ages, alleging that the engine was not
equipped with a proper pilot.
Ii was shown that the long pilot which
had been on the engine had been re-
placed by stub pilot, but the change
was made in order that the company
might comply with a law requiring
engines to be equipped with coupling
attachments at the front.
The lower court held that the COM
pany was not compelled to use the very
safest appliances so long as they were
reasonably SAFE" and the jury was
directed to return a verdict for the de-
PENDANT company
The lower court is upheld in its con-
tentions by the opinion of the court Of
appeals filed yesterday.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-27
HIGH SCHOOL BOYS
HAVE A CANE RUSH
Resent School Boards Action in Cut
ting Off Their Amusements.

The freshman and sophomore classes
or the Central high school had a cane
rush at forenoon recess yesterday. DR..
Robinson, the principal, got a tip that
something was going to happen and
stood around outside the building for
most of the recess, but was called in
side about five minutes before school
recommended. The moment he disap-
peared through the doorway a cane
was produced and flung into the air.
Before it could touch the ground sew
eral Of the boys had grabbed it. Ac-
cOrding to previous arrangements.
there were to be two ffve-minute
halves, and the scrap was very lively
until the timekeepers called time. Just
as they were about to count hands Dr.
Robinson appeared, and, jumping into
the crowd, secured the cane and took
it to his office. AS there were no other
canes or sticks to be had, the rush had
to be called off for the time being, but
the boys say this is not the last of the
affair.
This is believed to be the first cane
rush in the history of the school. The
boys say it would not have occurred il
the board of education had not shut
out so many of their other means Of
amusement
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-27
MANY TAKE COURSE
Industrial Study in Public
Schools Increases.

In response to an inquiry from
SIpt Smith, DR.. E. V. Robinson.
principal of the Central high school,
has prepared some interesting figures
as to the. number Of pupils of that
school who are studying what are
designated as the industrial"
branches. This report indicates that
industrial training is appreciated and
that interest in the studies which
come under that head is growing.
Inc enrolment in the various classes
comprised under the head of industrial
WORK Tor the first semester of the cur
rent school year is: Manual training.
~; domestic science, 1913; mechani-
cal drawing, 106; free-hand drawing.
1Sl. The total enrolment in the same
classes for the whole Of last year was:
manual training, All; domestic science,
29l; mechanical drawing, II; free
hand drawing, 240 In many cases the
same pupils take two or more and in
some cases all of the above studies.
Supt. Smith says that with the Gus
lomary proportion of growth for the
school year the classes of this wear
VIII show large and general increase
over those of last year. 1t viii be seen
that in mechanical drawing the enroll
meht OF this year, although but two
months have passed, is already larger
than the total for all last year.
The figures for last year show that
the enrolment at the Central high
school under the Industrial branches
was but little smaller than the total
enrolment of the Mechanic Arts high
school, which was 49O.
In the Central high school there are
SO2 pupils this year who are studying
the business branches, as compared
with total of 338 for all of last year.
The Central is now about filed to its
capacity in all departments.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-27
TAKES A LONG WALK
Minneapolis Educator Comes
Afoot to St. Paul.

Il have seen almost all the large
cities in the world, but l have never
yet seen one which excels st. Paul in
beautiful natural surroundings. They
are simply grand" said Prof. Sven
Oftedal, of the sAugsburg Norwegian
Lutheran Theological seminary, of
Minneapolis, yesterday afternoon as ne
sat in one of the parlors of the Com
mercial club recuperating from a tramp
from Minneapolis to st. Paul.
Although now sixty years of age,
Prof. Oftedal, who has been a resident
OF Minneapolis for the past thirty years
and who was one of the founders of
Augsburg seminary, walked the entire
distance from the seminary in Min
neapolfs, at Twenty first avenue and
Eighth street, to the Commercial club,
and arrived feeling fresh and vigorous
He was accompanied by his son, A.
Oftedal, sturdy young man of twen-
ty-ffve, whom he succeeded in firing
before they completed their tramp
The two walked around by the way
OF the government dams at the end of
Marshall avenue, and in ON Summit
avenue, visiting a good portion of the
hill section. Although l have lived in
Minneapolis for thirty years, 1 never
before knew the beauties Of st. Paul.
said Prof Oftedal, land if this weather
continues am firmly determined to
take several more tramps similar to
the one l made today and see more of
the city.
Il have come to st. Paul frequently
on the cars and spent a short time in
the business section, but l never had
time to enjoy the beauties with which
nature had endowed the city They
say Prague. is one of, the most beauti-
full cities in the world, but, barring the
artificial beautifications with which it's
hills have been covered during the
past centuries. it does not begin to
compare in picturesqueness with st.
Paul.
Vienna is one of the most beautiful
cities in Europe, and the Danube
which runs through it's limits, is one
OF the grandest rivers in the old coun-
try, but there is no comparison, al
though centuries of culture have
adorned the banks of that great river
with works. of art of every kind. The
Danube has not the grand, massive
banks which the Mississippi has, and
her banks are not the picturesque
works of natures most beautiful art
Which those along our river are
st. Paul is unusually endowed by
nature, and steps should be taken to
maintain as many of the beautiful
spots about the city as possible in their
present native Wfldness. Nature is far
more beautiful than artificial adorn-
ment. Berlin is a beautiful city, but it
is all artificial. OF course, 1t had to be
so, for it was built on sand plain.
Paris is the only city in Europe where
there is a great deal of nature. They
nave some immense groves there still
in their native wifdness, and thousands
OF people enjoy them daily
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-27
SEEK TO COMPEL
CHANGE OF VENUE
Defendants in Mining Litigation APP
peal to Supreme Court.

Roscoe r. Hersey, Edward L. Her
sey and Jacob Bean, who are defend
ants in an action recently begun in
the district court of this county by
Frederic BoWes Scott, have made petit
ton to the supreme court for writ of
mandamus to enforce an application
for change of venue to Washington
county.
Frederick Bowes Scott brought suit
about two months ago against Hersey
and Bean to recover $4,000 for al
legged breach of contract in a transfer
of mining properties in Montana and
the defendants put in a counter claim
greater than the amount for which
Scott had sued. The case was trans
ferred to Washington county and then
back to Ramsey and this petition is
for a second change of venue to Wash
ington county.