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The Washington times., 1903-11-20
MINOR APPOINTMENTS
MADE BY COMMISSIONERS

The District Commissioners have APP
pointed Stewart Holland an inspector in
the Street Cleaning Department. at $500
per annum, vice ]. ]. Slnnott. who re-
signed recently TO accept a position as
clerk at the Capitol.
Charles Fl. Banagan and William ii.
johnson have been appointed Waterman
and special policeman. respectively, In
the smallpox service. at a compensation
of 50 per diem. This action has been
found necessary because of tie five
cases OF smallpox now under treatment
at the hospital.
The Washington times., 1903-11-20
BURNSIDE POST HOLDS
ITS ANNUAL ANNUAL BANQUET
An Evening of Song, Speech, and JOllity
at the Ebbitt House Last
Night.

The annual banquet of Burnside Post.
G. A. r., was held in the Ebbitt House
parlors last evening. Every member of
the command with their relatives and
friends attended and listened for sew
eral hours to addresses and war time
tales told by meenbers Of Congress and
prominent members OF the organization.
DR.. A. J. Huntoon presided as toast
master. He made the Introductory ad-
dress in which he spoke complimentary
of Burnside Post. and traced its history
from the time it was first formed until
the present day. Representative Wash
ington Gardner. CT Michigan. was in
troduced as the first speaker of the
evening. He spoke on The Mission OF
the Grand Army OF the Republic" A
poem by Frank c. Long, read by Mrs
II. NJ. Hayward, was next on the pro-
gram. This was followed by a soprano
solo by Miss Wahly with violin obli-
cato by A n Tasker
George Z. Wales delivered the next
address. He illustrated the Impressions
Of the old soldiers gathered by the
young men OF today J. F. johnson.
commander of Burnside Post. followed
Mr. Wales. with an appropriate ad-
dress. and was also given d Fousing
welcome The Rev. H N Couden, the
blind chaplain of the House of Repre-
sentatives. then spoke on Battlefield
Thoughts. J. Walter Humphrey con-
tributed a solo. The concluding address
was delivered by Representative Henry
r. Gibson, of Tennessee, who spoke Of
the Loyal People Of the South
The Washington times., 1903-11-20
HEBREW COMMITTEE
CLOSES ITS LAB0RS

The executive board of the committee
on civic aDd religious rights of the
Union of American Hebrew Cnngrega-
lions has adjourned after a session of
two days. The board met for the espe-
ciaI purpose of completing its work
locking to the protection Of American
Hebrews in foreign countries
At the sessions yesterday it was de-
clded TO increase the board so as TO in
clude delegate from each State and
Territory. including Hawaii, Porto Rico,
and the Philippines. The District of Co
lumbia, New York, Pennsylvania Ohio,
and Illinois were each given three dele
gates in order that there may be a
quorum near at hand IN the event OF
impc.tent business arising suddenly.
The delegates viii be selected at the
meeting Of the executive committee OF
the council which is to be held in ci.l-
cinnati on December %.
The Washington times., 1903-11-20
NEGRO ROBBERS BIND
GIRL AND KICK HER

WILMINGTON. Del. Nov. 20.-Having
gagged and bound Miss Jessie WEIGH
aged eighteen years, two negroes ran
sacked the home OF her father, John
WEIGH, of lis Gilpin Avenue. this city.
from top 70 bottom. and got away with
much booty. Miss WEIGH was at work
in the kitchen when She was seized By
the negroes. who gained an entrance by
the back yard Before she could make
an outcry a handkerchief was stuffed
into her mouth. another tied about her
face. and her hands secured behind her
The young woman was then dragged
into middle room, where the negroes
kicked her several times and left her IN
conscious.
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AGED WOMAN BURNS
TO DEATH IN HER HOME
Clothing Apparently Takes Fire While
She Is Cooking.

Mrs Elizabeth 8Iearns. sixty-one years
old, OF q X Street northwest, was burn
ed to death in the dining room OF her
home last night about 10 o'clock Acting
Coroner Glazebrooly. after investigating
ali the circumstances. decided that her
death was an accident.
Mrs. Mearns was alone at the time Of
the accident, and just how her clothing
caught afire win never be known. VIII
liam Mearns. a son, employed AT the
Government Printing Office. came home
and found the flames had reached the
furniture, and it was with difficulty
that ne saved the house. He then ran
outside ard yelled fire. Fireman Lana
han, OF no enaine company. heard
the cry and D.. Niu Mearns' assistance
The two -earned TO the dining
.-.5..-. I'D s..en Tor the first time was
the body of the mother found as the
thick smoke had prevented the diseov-
cry earlier.
1t would appear the woman was cook
ing a meal when her clothing was ignlt-
ed In the room was an overheated
stove. with a lid or Near her out
stretched hand was Il cooking utensil-
Her hands We're clasped around the
legs Of a sofa evidently in a death con
vulsion.
Funeral arrangements have not been
completed.
The Washington times., 1903-11-20
STRONG KIDNEYS
T1AkE STRONG MEN
Thousands Have Weak Kidneys and Don't Even Suspect It.
| Don't Even Suspect 1t.

About a year ago I was suffering from
what / supposed was rheumatism 1 be-
came so bad that I could hardly get on
my feet from a sitting position I lost
in weight from 195 to AS pounds I tried
different kinds OF medicine but received
little or no help l had no idea my kid
neys were affected; however. l thought
would try DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root and
see what the effect would be. I took II
according to the directions and in a few
days I felt that it was helping me
bought two more large bottles. and they
have completely cured me. Most sincere
ly yours. WM NJ PARTCH.
New Haven, Addison Co, Vt.
The Washington times., 1903-11-20
MEDlc0-LEGAL SOCIETY
DISCUSSES POISON BILL

The monthly meeting Of the Medico-
Legal Society was held at 5J3 Seventh
Street northwest last evening. with DR..
Robert Reyburn presiding. The session
was devoted chiefly 70 the discussion Of
questions affecting the new poison bill
prepared By the society. 10 be intro
duced IN Congress.
A heated discussion occurred when the
question OF medical contract labor was
brought up. IL was shown that num-
Der Of corporations employ physicians
on a salary basis TO attend their en-
ployes IL is contended BY the society
that such thing IS unprofessionaI.
Resolutions ccndemning this practice
were adopted and committee was
chosen 10 Investigate and report on the
matter.
The Washington times., 1903-11-20
ITEMS OF INTEREST
FROM NEARBY STATES
MARYLAND.

The grand Jury at Hagerstown, which
was in session ten days adjourned yes
terday afternoon. 1t brought In ninety
nine indictments The jury advises the
building of a new jail It says: For
the old dilapidated Jail we can only say
that it is kept as well as possible. We
can only add what has been said b.
other grand Juries concerning this dis
graceful place. We can only recommend
what former juries have recommended;
that is. a speedy demolition of the whole
structure and the erection Of a new one
according to modern methods
The jury in the case of David Ricnard-
son. fireman at Sylvan Retreat Insane
Asylum. at Cumberland. charged with
criminal assault on Anne Sell. an insane
inmate. was discharged last night. The
jury had been out about ten hours. with
no sign of agreement. and r. r. snyder
one of the jurors. becoming i'll. caused
the discharge of tn body. Richardson
viii have TO be repl-d.
The Rev Clarsae,s Gordon Leather
man, pastor Of the lutheran Church ~
Lemoyne Pa. and Efiie irene daughter
Of Mr. and Mrs. George II. Cramer. =
Walkersvine. Frederick county. were
married in the Glade Reformed Church
at noon yesterday BY the Rev. d. j..
Wolfe. assisted by the Rev J n. Asper-
The bride who wore gown of white
SILK. was attended bI her sister, Maude
Cramer. as maid of honor
While rabbit hunting yesterday near
wye Mills Queen Anne county. Car
roll Meredith. foreman in Smith Bros
machine shops. this place, was acct
dentally shot by Al. NeighDors. Of Miles
River Neck Meredith was struck by
sixty-one shot thirty-six penetrating his
right, eighteen his left Lex and seven his
right hand and wrist
News was received in Hagerstown or
The death in Seattle. Wash. Of Richard
Collins, son OF the late William Arm
strong Collins. the auditor, formerly of
Hagerstown The deceased was q
brother of Mamie Collins, of Rochelle.
y. Y. and Mrs. Marvin, OF Pittsburg.
Constable Charles Sigler. OF Smiths
burg, was held up last evening about
O'Clock along the public road leading
from Smithsburg TO Leitersburs by three
men and robbed Of about 8. The high
{ waymen missed q roll of S45. which Mr..
Sigler had tucked 81 the watch pocket
Of mis- trousers
The grand jury of Talbot county has
indicted Capt William z. Turner for an
assault upon Jerome II. Woodward with
intent to Kill. He had been held for
| the action of the grand jury in $500
bond Ii is said that Captain Turner
left town last Thursday and has not yet
Il ea FnHr~
The Washington times., 1903-11-20
COL. JASPER E. BRADY
FOR BOARD OF VISITORS

Representative Metcalf of California.
in a call at the White House. has sug-
gested to the President the name Of
Col. jasper +. Brady as a member Of
the Beard of Visitors at West Point
The President is understood to regard
the appointment with favor.
The Washington times., 1903-11-20
LAWS AND REGULATIONS
OF CANADIAN COPYRIGHT

The Library of Congress has published
in a pamphlet the laws and regulations
governing copyright in Canada and
Newfoundland. The little volume was
prepared by ThOrwald Goldberg. register
of copyrights, and should prove valuable
to American authors. Not only are the
laws set forth in detail, but the rules
and forms for copyright registration in
Canada are also contained in the pam
inlet
The Washington times., 1903-11-20
MRS TAKAHIRA SAILS.

Mrs. K. Takahira. wife of the Jap
anese minister has sailed from San
Francisco for Japan on the steamer
Korea. Mai. Gen. ard Mrs. Arthur Mac
Arthur sailed on the same vessel for
Honolulu Dean 9. Worcester, of the
Philippine Commission. and his family
were also passengers
The Washington times., 1903-11-20
VIRGINIA.

The oyster fight at this session of the
general assembly is TO be short and
sharp and not long drawn out as here
tofore Public hearings on the Jordan
bill TO break the Baylor survey viii be-
gin next Tuesday morning before the
joint committees The final vote on the
measure is to be taken on Friday at
10 o'clock.
down opinions yesterday in fourteen
cases. all of which were argued at
Wytheville and stanton Many appli-
cations>f for writs of error We're also PASS
ed upon One was granted in the case
brought by the Atlantic Coast Line on
behalf OF the railroads Of the State to
test the demorrage rules laid down oy
the corporation commission.
Former President Cleveland IS not la
BILE to arrest for violating the game
laws The act passed May 20. 1903,
amended the former law and provides
that a guest may hunt on the grounds
of his host without paying the license.
provided the host be not compensated.
As the guest OF President Seelinger OF
the club. at Norfolk. Mr. Cleveland IS
exempt from arrest.
Genevieve Priton. daughter Of F. Brad
ley Priton. of Charlottesville. was mar
RED TO Harry Langhorne at the Baptist
parsonage last night. The groom Is
the son Of c. ID. Langhorne. Of Mira
dor. and is a brother Of Mrs. Charles
Dana Gibson and Mrs. Philiis Lang
horne Shaw.
John J. Harrington. employed at the
shipyard in Newport News. was ar
rested on warrant from Chester. Pa,
charging him with assault. He admits
being the man wanted. but stOutly pro-
claims his innocence
Fire last night destroyed two build
ings on Twenty-third Street. Newport
News, adjoining the negro school. The
houses belonged TO Waverly Thomas
and Edward Hoskins. and both were
partly insured. The loss will probably
Major Beverly Randolph. one Of tho
most widely-lnown men in the valley
died at his home, The Moorings, neal
Wildwood, Clarke county, yesterday aft
ernoon, after brief illness aged
: eighty-One years
The Washington times., 1903-11-20
B. & o. REFLECTS MEN.

CINCINNATI Nov. 2o.-StockhoIders
Of the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern
Railway yesterday, at their annual
election, rGturned TO Office all the old
directors The directors in turn re-
elected al the present officers OF the
company.
The Washington times., 1903-11-20

1 have used Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Roof
for kidney trouble. with very gratifying
results | heartily recommend Ii TO all
people suffering from any arrangement
of the kidneys, liver, and bladder. Truly
yours r. z. PERRY,
Sergeant Of police, Columbus. Ga.
The Washington times., 1903-11-20

Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, the great
kidney liver and bladder remedy, has
been used by my family. and they have
found ii to be a great medicine We be-
lieVe il will do all it is recommended 10
do, andfcheerfully recommend it TO any
one affected with kidneys or bladder
troubles. Truly yours. 5. J. ELLISON,
LIST sergeant of police Columbus Ga
The Washington times., 1903-11-20

1 was a constant sufferer for num-
Der Of years with back ache and fire.
quent desire TO urinate day and night
and sometimes with smartins and burn
ing sensation. but after using DR. XII
mer's Swamp Root ! am entirely cured
and cheerfully recommend it to any
who suffer from these common COM
plants Most truly yours,
" c. BAILY,
Second Lieutenant of Police,
Columbus Ga
The Washington times., 1903-11-20

Weak and unhealthy kidneys are ~ 0 yer Illness or dh DEATH caused y
knees sand al
h through
e1ntedt ntn at results o al remedy K1s
Wh ~ friend n nee its d SO the distressing A
wen but in few LAYS maybe g o W l ay
$
lives 10 wo y Z e
and d Dr.
bingham b
The Washington times., 1903-11-20

have used Swamp Root. the famous
kidney. liver and bladder remedy, in my
family with the most favorable results,
public as a reliable medicine. Respect
fully yours, G.. G. GUILFORD,
Policeman, Dothan. Ala
The Washington times., 1903-11-20
LOCAL MENTION.

Domestic Sewing Machine-Perfect
Condition. 5000. Lewis Baar. s27 F st.
The Washington times., 1903-11-20
Struck by Weights.

D4dis ~ St
Struck by Weights.
Edward Walker, of 80 Hanover street.
was working on the concrete flooring Of
the new Colorado Building, when thu
struck him on the back Walker was
injured about the face and back and
was taken 10 the Emergency Hospital.
'sAN URGENT CALI
VIII De the subject Of an address By Evangelist
D. J. Rawlins0n tonight in hall 323 It'll St s.
All cordially invited
One Genuine Singer Sewing Machine, S..
Also one at $3.50 Good order. Lewis
Baar. sZ7 F St
Keep a Case of "Muenchener Beer
on hand for your health's sake The only
American beer breTed ike Munich" 2
dOz-, S1-25- Nat Cap Brew Co
Books on poultry schmid- 7l2 18th.
Finest Chrysanthemums in Town.
At Skaters stores, 14th < I; III Pa. ave.
Miller Oil Heaters, $3.50.
GIG 18th st. Muddiman < Co 1904 @ St
Bitten by a Monkey
William D Taylor. twenty-eieht years
old. of Gil Sixth Street northwest. IS a
patient at the Emergency Hospital for
a peculiar injury. Taylor is employed al
Chase s Iheater, and one OF this Week :
performers is a monkey. Taylor was
playing with the animal when he was bit
The Washington times., 1903-11-20

High-arm Household Sewing Machine,
All attachments. So Guaranteed Lewis
The Washington times., 1903-11-20

cheerfuliy recommend and indorse
the Great Remedy. DR.. Kilmer's Swamp
Root for kidney trouble and bad liver.
have used il and derived great benefit
tirely OF kidney and liver trouble. from
which 1 suffered terribly. Most CRATE
fully yours. a REYNOLDS,
Chief Of Police, Columbus. Ca.
The Washington times., 1903-11-20

Three hundred styles at 81 s.. Ksene's
Shoe Store. 90s @ street northwest
The Washington times., 1903-11-20

The grand jury of Talbot county has
indicted Capt. William +. Turner for an
assault upon Jerome II. Woodward with
intent to Kill He had been held for
the actor of the grand jury in $2.5O0
bond. 1t is said that Captain Turner
iszft town last Thursday and has not yet
returned
The Washington times., 1903-11-20

Finest Chrysanthemums in Town.
At Skaters stores, 18th < 7; III Pa. ave.
The Washington times., 1903-11-20
Keep a Case of 'eMuenchener'' Beer

N hand for your health sake The only
American beer breTed like Munich" 2
lOz-, SI25 Nat Cap. Brew Co.
The Washington times., 1903-11-20

One Genuine Singer Sewing Machine, S..
Also one at $3.50. Good order Lewis
Baar S27 r St
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'sAN URGENT CALI
viii De the subject Of an address By Evangelist
D. J. Rawlinson tonight in hall 32S It'll St se.
All cordially invited
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Bitten by a Monkey.

Miller Oil Heaters, $3.50.
SIG 18th ST. Muddiman < Co 1904 @ St
The Washington times., 1903-11-20

Books on poultry. schmid 712 18th.
The Washington times., 1903-11-20

Concentration and harmony of purpose
among the residents OF the District, as
the best method of obtaining desired
Improvements to the city, was urged
at the annual meeting last night Of the
Business Mems Association by w. +.
GUIDE, the retiring president
AS means Of carrying out this plan
he suggested the formation Of a central
committee, 10 be composed OF offici ais
representing the various civic Organiza-
lions. The suggestion viii be given fur
Their attention, and may be carried into
effect in the near future
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-06-19
TRUST WELL FOUNDED.
Rely on Providence Are Never
Disappointed.

Louisa NJ. Alcott tells the follow
ing story of her kind-hearted' and be-
nevolent PARENTS:
"One snowy Saturday night, when
our wood was very low, a poor child
came to beg a little, as the baby was
sick and the father on a spree with
all his wages. My mother hesitated
at first, as we also had baby. Very
cold weather was upon u.s. and a sun
day to be got through before wood
could be had. My father said Give
half our stock and trust in Provi-
dence; the weather will moderate, or
wood will come
Mother laughed and answered,
in her CHEEKY way, We'll, their need
is greater than our: and if our half
gives out we can go to bed and tell
Stories"
$50 q generous half went to the poor
neighbor, and a little later in the
evening, while the storm still ragged,
fire to keep it, knock came, and a
farmer, who usually supplied us, ap-
peared, saying auXiously:
"I started from Boston with a
load of wood, but it drifts so want
to get home. Wouldn't you like to
have me drop the wood here? 1t
would accommodate me, and you
needn't hurry about paying for it,
eyes" said father; and as the
man went off he turned to mother
with look that much impressed us
children with his gifts as seer.
Didn't 1 tell you wood would come
if the weather did not moderate?'
my mothers motto was, Hope and
keep busy and one of her saying
was, Cast thy bread upon the waters
and after many days it will come
| back buttered"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-06-19
A STORY OF SUCCESS.
Ohio nay who flnowu How to work
and Save 7nd Is n Wonde1
as nm Organizer.

There is little 12-year-old boy in
GAINESVILLE, o., Neil Sandel, son of Mr..
and Mrs. f. d. Sandel, who promises
to become an organizer or promoter,
providing, always, that the conditions
of his youth remain with him
throughout his life.
Neil SandeL cherry-faced and rogu
ish, is known in almost every house.
hold in GAINESVILLE. Two years ago
while only ten years of age, this
manly little lad was appointed the
agent in GAINESVILLE for Philadelphi5
publishing house, and sold the maga.
zines of the house on the streets Fri.
day evenings and on Saturdays, work.
ing up a regular subscription route
of 300 patrons.
Reaping handsome profits from this
work Neil then took up the sale of
morning and evening papers before
and after school hours. However
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-06-19
higher standard required.

Owing to the determination of the
chief of artillery to require higher
standard of expert knowledge on the
part of the officers of the service,
numerous artillery lieutenants are
Offering to exchange posts with cav
airy and infantry lieutenants. Many
civilians recently appointed to the
army under the reorganization act
are unfamiliar with the technical re-
quirements of the artillery service,
and are anxious to evade the tests
soon to be applied.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-06-19

his time was not fully occupied and
he then became the representative
of book concern, and during even
ings occupies himself selling books
Always, while delivering his publica-
tions or selling papers, he carries a
hand satchel in which are samples of
the finest toilet soaps, for which he
is agent.
His trade has become so extended
that he has found it necessary to es-
tablish several subagencies. and he
has organized several young boys
into squads to help him out. He sets
the pace for them, and always
chooses bright boys who live in the
suburban districts to do his work,
paying them a percentage and profit
ing by their labors.
The various concerns which regu-
larly employ Neil Sandel frequently
OFFER prizes, and this little GAINESVILLE
lad is the possessor of many sucl
! trophies. Asked as to how much
money he cleared each week and
what he does with it, the bright lit
tie fellow responded:
Il make various amounts, but gem
orally have nice little balance at
the end of the week. AT one time 1
had a considerable sum in the bank,
but few months ago l drew it out
and gave it to my father to apply
on new house that he has just built
| The money that 1 make is all mine to
do with as l please. however, as my
mamma and papa have never sought
to make me do with it otherwise
than I choose"
Neil Sandel does this work because
he likes to. His parents are able to-
keep him in much the same manner
as other boys and girls of his age are
kept. But he likes to work; the
novelty of earning money and saw
ing money appeals to him, and his
splendid faculty of making and re-
tanning friends is the principal fea-
ture of his success.-SCincinnati Com
| mercial Tribune.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-06-19
WHERE TRAMps LUxuRIATE.
Summer Cottages on the Atlantic
Coast Used by the Hobos an
Winter Quarters.

All along the Atlantic coast, from
Florida to Maine almost, there are
scores of summer hotels, with the cot
tages annexed to them, sheltering
guests who pay neither for rent, food
nor fuel. They have no smiling and
effulgent clerk TO bid them welcome
and put their valuables in the safe;
no bell boys at the call; no walters to
tip; no telephone connection with a
nearby livery stable. Their names
are not published in the newspapers.
They seek seclusion, not notoriety.
They keep themselves warm without
fires; for where there is fire there is
generally smoke, and smoke would be-
tray them. When darkness falls their
day is Gone, for light shining through
the shuttered windows would soon
make them homeless, or transfer them
from hotel to Jail.
All this, reports an eastern exchange,
is on the authority of tramp who
has been through the mill, as he ex-
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-06-19
DETECTED BY THE PARROT.
Little Girls Tendency to PiIfer
sweets Checked by an OBJ
servant Bird.

There is a parrot living on Tomp-
kins avenue in the vicinity of Gates
which should have a place on the de-
tective force, says the Brooklyn Eagle.
There is little girl living on Gates
avenue, near Tompkins, who has been
taught by the said parrot that old
time saying, Honesty is the best pol
icy" 1t happened in this wise: The
parrot on these spring days takes an
airing on the fire-escape at the back
of his home. There is a fire-escape at
the back of the little girls home also,
and while the two are quite distance
apart, it is not far enough to hinder
the parrot from seeing what goes on
or to drown the sound of his voice
when he shrieks at its very top, as he
sometimes does. A few days ago this
little girls mother stewed some april
cots. When they were done she sat
them on the fre-escape to get cool.
The little girl came along while they
were cooling. Her mother was no.