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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-03
ALLOWED TO SELL TICKETS
FOR FiREMEM'S EXCURSION

The District Commissioners at the re-
quest of Henry c. EgIof, secretary of
the Ftremen's Relief Association, have
authorized members OF the Fire Depart
ment who are members Of the associa-
ton to dispose of tickets for river ex-
cursion to be given by the association in
the month of July.
Chief Engineer Dutton in recommends
ing the privilege to be granted, said the
purposes of the association were to SUIT
ably mark the graves OF deceased mem
bers. and 10 make certain payments TO
their families. Chief Dutton said the
affairs OF the body are in satisfactory
condition, and the revenue derived from
the excursion would be discreetly used
to further the objects of the associa-
fiou
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-03

The telephone cases have not been
settled. 1t was reported soon after the
opinion OF the Supreme Court of the
United States was handed down last
fall referring the cases back % the Dis
1rict court for further testimony, that =
compromise had been reached between
the local subscribers and the Chesa
peake ana Potomac Telephone Company.
The compromise was conditioned upon
the repeal by Congress OF the act of June
30, 1898, which regulated the rates for
Telephone service in the District. The
act was not repealed at the last session
of Congress, and so the litigation is still
pending.
The act os June 80, 1898, provides
that it shall he unlawful for any person
or any telephone company doing bust
ness IN the District OF Columbia, 20
charge or receive more than $50 per an
mum for the use of telephone on a
separate wire; $40 for each telephone,
there not being more than two on q
wire: $50 for each telephone. here being
not more Than three on a wire. and So
for each telephone, there being four OF
more on the same wire"
Beginning of the Suits.
Proceedings were begun in the equity
branch of The Supreme Court Of the Dis
1rict on July II, of that year, by James
f Manning & Co. 10 compel ne Chesa-
peake and Potomac Telephone Company
10 comply with the terms of the act
Hundreds of other subscribers for tho
service of the company Joined Mr.. Man
ming. and filed similar suits. The com
pany contended the act of Congress pur-
porting to regulate the price for tele-
phone service in the District was un
constitutional. This contention was sus
tanned by the Supreme Court Of the Dis
trict. The telephone subscribers tool
an appeal 10 the Court OF Appeals fo
the District. This tribunal reversed IN,
Judgment of the lower court. and thel
the telephone company carried its caus
10 the highest court in the country
The decision of the Supreme Court o
the United States was awaited with grea
anxiety by all concerned. The vita
question at stake was the constitution
atty of the act of Congress fixing III
rate for telephone service in the Dis
1rict. In disposing of the case for III
time the United States Supreme Court
however, did not pass upon The consti
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-03
TELEPHONE CASES STILL PENDING

scribers however, is that the act of
Congress was meant to apply TO both
the metallic and underground systems.
In the event, however, that this point
is decided in favor OF the patrons OF
the telephone company, the next ques-
ton which will be raised will be the
reasonableness of the rates charged.
Should the subscribers again win, then
the question of the constitutionallty or
the act of Congress will be made th'
last lighting ground by the telephone
company.
The order signed by Justice Gould,
while in keeping with the decision OF
the United States Supreme Court, was
the result of an agreement entered into
by Attorneys Birney 4 Woodland and
Hemphill & Peter, representing the
telephone subscribers, and Wort ington
Head & Fraley. and A. a. Hoehling' j..
counsel for the Chesapeake and Potomac
Telephone Company.
Cases Now Pending Five Years.
II is expected by counsel on either side
that the testimony necessary 10 prove
The meaning and intention OF the act
of Congress will be taken within the next
week or two and the matter may be
submitted to the supreme Court of The
United States at the present session
In fact, il is probable that the tesu-
mony asked for by he court is already
in hand but needs to be compiled so as
to make ii readily bear upon the point
at issue.
The litigation has been pending for
nearly five years and has cost the sub
scribers for the service of the Chesa-
peake and Potomac Telephone Company
many thousands of dollars. No matter
which way the litigation terminates the
| public at large has been greatly bene-
! flied Since the proceedings were begun
| in the local courts the telephone service
has beer greatly improved. the system
| extended, and the rates reduced It i:
said that since the litigation was be
| gun. in 1898. the telephone company ha.
more than quadrupied he extent of it,
! service.
! It is evident that both parties TO tn,
! litigation are anxious 10 bring the mai
! Ter 10 a close. Everything will b'
/ done. therefore, which will aid in again
submitting the case 10 the court for
! final decision.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-03
DISTRICT BUREAUS WILL
BE OPEN TOMORROW

DR.. William TindaIi, secretary TO the
Board of District Commissioners has an
nounced that while the District Build
ing will be formally closed tomorrow,
this will not interfere with business
scheduled for that day. For example, the
office of the Collector of Taxes viii be
lopen. the Health Office will issue per-
mits for burial as usual, and the open
ing of bids for general supplies for the
district for the ensuing fiscal year Will
be opened at noon as advertised
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-03
USE OF PARKING.

James F. Barbour, of $40 Eighth
Street northwest. will be informed by
the District Commissioners that he is
entitled TO use four feet of the parking
space in front of the premises named
for the display of goods. This is in ac-
cordance with the regulation relative
TO he use of public space.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-03
MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED.

Asberry Franklin, %, and Katie
Mothershead, "a
Douglas Clay, %, and Nellie Beck
with, 81.
William J. Bergling, 80, and Emma f
Kaiser, %.
William H. Chambers, %, and Sarah
A. Brady. 20, both Of Baltimore.
John H. Boggs, 3S, and Sallie Hud-
son, 49,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-03
FIRE DEPARTMENT ACCESSORIES

Walter C. Allen, the Electrical Engi-
neer, has been authorized by the Dis
trict Commissioners TO erect twenty
seven fire alarm posts. twenty police
patrol posts, and five cable terminal
points, TO be connected with the under
ground cable system OF the department.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-03
SHELTER COMPANY
INCORPORATED HERE

Articles of the Incorporation of the
North American Smelter and Furnace
Company were fled todal in the office
of the Recorder of Deeds.
The capital stock is So 900. and the
incorporators are Jane A Black.
Charles W. Embrey. an, Virgil NJ.
FookeS
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-03
POOL ROOM LICENSE DENIED.

Benjamin F. Daley and others will be
informed by the District Commissioners
that application for license TO conduct
a pool room at the corner OF Twenty
eighth and Streets northwest by
Charles Clutch has been denied, owing
TO the proximity of the Ebenezer a. NJ.
E Church. -
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-03
Favorite Roses at GUIDES.

American Beauties and Kaiserine Augusta
Victoria Roses, that piGtIre the perfection Of
rose cultivation. 1924 F.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-03

One case of assorted styles pure white Fancy
Lace-striped Lawns. Worth 121zc. Espe- I &c
cally priced tomorrow, yard. ...........S
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-03
s1.as to Baltimore and Return Every
Saturday and Sunday Via B. & o

All trains both ways, both days, except Royal
Limited, leaving Washington and Baltimore
80 p. m
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-03

SOC Checked Mohair, black and white
that fine style for shirt waist suits, 38 &c
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-03

Gray Mixed Mohair, the very thing for 4 &C
travelling dresses, IS inches wide, at, yard. ~
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-03

SOC Cream Sician Mohair, with unusual 4 a
luster, 40 inches wide, at, yard. .......... F1
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-03

Extremely Mohar Sician of light blue
yard will be sold &C
the special yard ~
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-03

It's the fastest selling brought into this
Busy Corner Store.
Tomorrow present the largest lot we've had yet.
If this lasts two days will be surprised,
The lot includes the most desirable shades-cream,
gray pearl, fawn green, blue, pink, and jet black.
This cloth washes without fading.
Wool way, cotton the other; looks like all
wool Yelling and is, price compared equally serviceabe
hne soft, sheer fabric-lighter than Danish Cloth,
and finer First aor-sauain Tables.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-03

Of Fine Corded choice OF 10C
esves :worth30 yard
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-03
Five Good Opportunities.
Laces and Ernbroideries,

Instead of 40c Soc and 59 you usually pay choose fiji
wide, from 100 so different patterns
surprisingly low for OF the year. marvellous
considering demand and general scarcity OF such aces
These Laces white and yard, tomorrow
Persian Lawn Tuckng, worth 40c and 50c plain and cluster
making waists and yokes 800 yards only yard
l21ae Swiss and Nansook Insertions Beadngs,
to Insertions Beadings and Galloons,
work patterns yard
Fine Edges insertions, and Beadngs, big choice of
patterns usually priced SOC and Soc dozen yards OuI
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-24
WoMAN;; aNrnzrv
Shopping.

It is a mistake to imagine that in or der to be well dressed 1t is necessary to be extravagant. As a matter of fact, quite the contrary is the case, and very often those who spend the least on their toilette appear 10 most advantage be- cause they exercise tact and dscrimina- tion in the selection of their wardrobe For woman of moderate means who desires to invariably give the impression of being smart, wise measure is to se- feet colour and remain faithful to it throughout an entire season This en- ables her to have all such accessories as hats, veils and petticoats en suite, for sartorial success largely depends upon these trifes
 The other day a lady got into a first class car wearing a stylish blue cos tune crowned by q chic toque and veil in the same useful and becoming shade; but, alasl the combined efforts of both couteriere and modiste were marred. ow- ing to the fatal error of donning black suede gloves with broad bands of white stitching up the backs. One felt such a woman would be capable of affecting a red blouse with brown skirt, and when selecting pink would be sure to hit upon the wrong shade. If a dress allowance be of slender proportions, it's owner will do well to avoid extremes of fashion, as ] these quickly date and are soon demode The appropriate should be studied in all things.
 As mid-winter is rapidly approaching and she realizes that the makeshifts which have done duty during the demi- 1 saison will no longer serve, the average 1 woman of average means is confronted 1 by the perpexing problem of what to get in the way of gowns. Reluctantly she further acknowledges to herself that she may not further delay in deciding upon knocSabout suit. On the whole, she cannot do better than let her choice fall upon costume of dark serge or tweed made with a short walking skirt The latter can either be .klted or round in shape, -trlmed about the bottom with a series of horizontal. mitre-p pointed tabs decorated, if elaboration be desired. by tiny buttons.
 The coat looks smart, pouching above high belt of leather suede. or faced cloth, while the sloping shoulders can be plain or display capes as the fancy of the wearer dictates, while a waistcoat may with advantage be inserted, trimmed with numerous buttons. For the after noon a visiting costume of velvet or cor duroy. specially comends itself, the skirt of which just reaches to the ground the sleeves revealing frills of lace, and a l lace jabot falling from the throat. Then broad stole of fur marabout, or os- trich feathers is quite in order accompa- nied by large, flat huff. In fact, among winter modes the prevalence of the stole is one of the most noticeable features and no wardrobe can be considered com l plete without one.
 black evening dress is indispensable for dinner and theatre wear. This is useful. if contrived from crepe de Chine. severely elegant if inspired by louisine. and etheral, though very seductive, when fasioned from chiffon. It is well to keep this frock entirely black, as it is then easy to completely change it's char acter by adding a bertha or fichu of l real lace
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-24
Christmas House Party.

IA delightful Christmas house party is being conducted this week at the home of MT. and Mrs. R. S. Munger, on Eleventh avenue south.
 It is customary in the Munger home to have a big house party every Christmas season. Last year the relatives of MT. Munger were entertained, while this year the relatives of Mrs. Munger are present.
 Among the guests who are in the city now are Captain and Mrs. J. II. Collett, the parents of Mrs. Munger. of Austin, Tex, MT Guy A. Collett and wife of Aus tin, MT. Collett being the brother of Mrs. Munger, and Miss Eugenia collett. also of Austin, and sister of Mrs. Munger.
 Mir Robert Munger and MT. Eugene Munger of the University of Virginia, and Miss Rosa Munger of the Mary Baldwin school at Staunton. Va, are also home for the holidays.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-24
RAILROAD WORLD.

The union passenger ticket office did larger business on yesterday than any other day this week. The regular force has been increased and the office is taxed to it's capacity to wait upon the travelling public.
 The incoming travel on all of the rail- roads entering Birmingham is very | heavy. Yesterday all of the through as well as the local trains had extra coaches attached to accommodate the travel. The local trains yesterday morning were crowded to the guard rails. Although a great deal of baggage and express has accumulated at the union pas senger station the large force of men is o'clock yesterday afternoon there were 250 or more trunks on the platform ad- joining the baggage room.
 United States Mail Transfer Clerk John B. Reid reports that his work is heavier this year than ever before. The transfer office at the union passenger station is in charge of three men who work on eight hour shifts. All of the mail coming from and going to the local postoffce is handled by the transfer clerk as wei; as mail to be transferred from one train to another.
 General Passenger Agent s. H. Hard wick of the Southern spent an hour in | Birmingham yesterday on his way to Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-24
Arrivals in Town.

Miss Marie P!nckard has arrived from yassar college to spend the holidays with her parents, Mir. and Mrs. William Fey ton Pinckard.
 Miss Mary George Cruikshank has ar rived from the Loretta convent to spend the holidays with her parents, MT. and Mrs. George Cruikshank.
 MT and Mrs. Frank Ellis, the latter formerly Miss Jennie Porter, are in town.
 Mir Ryburn Pinckard and MT. Peytor Pinckard are in town for the holidays.
 Miss Luicle Miles is in town from the Peabody Institute.
 Mir David Caldwell has arrived in towr from Kentucky,
 Mir F. s. Kinney has returned to towr after a short visit to Mississippi.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-24
CHRISTMAS TURKEY SPECIAL.
Train Load of Birds Arrives for New
 York Families.

New York, December 23'A special train loaded with turkeys for the Christ mas dinner of 32,0OO New York families has arrived here from St. Louis. The shipment was an unusual one in freight traffic. It started from Missouri only last Friday, and broke the record for freight movement The train consisted of nineteen cars. In three thc'>sa-.d boxes the turkeys had been carefully packed, and a few hours after reaching here every one had been distributed to the retailers.
 The supply in this city is scarcely equal to the demand, even with this large acquisition, and 25 cents pound is easily obtained. making the Missouri con- tributon worth about s10O,ooo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-24
KILLS SlSTER-lN-LAW.
Kansas City Man Objects to Her Marry
 ing Another.

Kansas City. December 2s-Samuel w.. Lee. aged %. shot his sister-in-law, Miss Florence Lee, aged 22, at his home here today and then made a tragic effort to end his own life
 Lee was a widower and his sister-in- law had been his housekeeper Today when she announced her intention of marrying a man in Kansas City, Kas. and made preparations to leave the house, Lee killed her after he had tried in vain to persuade her to marry him. Lee snatched up a razor and running into the street, followed by half a, dozen persons slashed his troat as he ran. He Is fatally wounded
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-24
Law Must Be Enforced.

Omaha. Neb. December 23 On appli- cation Of I. J. Dunn and L. I. Abbott, Judge Estelle in the district court today issued a writ of mandamus directed to Mayor Moories and Chief of Police Dona- hue, commanding them to enforce the law against gambling in the city of Omaha. The writ is the result of a crusade apainst nOol rooms
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-24
GIVES PROPERTY TO ANOTHER.
New Peer Not We'll Treated in lor'
 Abineer's Will.

London, December 23.-The late Lord Abinger, who died suddenly in Paris December 12. in his will left everything possible to his mother. The new peer, with whom the deceased was not partic- ularly friendly. only got the strictly entailed property about 25,O0O acres Tn England.
 Lady Abinger. the deceased peers mother who was the daughter of the late Commodore Magruder, United States navy gets the historic Inverlochy castle and the town house with all its valuable collection of pictures and bric-a-brac.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-24
Ellipinos Are Pardoned.

Manila, December Ex-Governor Taft has pardoned several Filipino prisoners on the approach of the Christmas fcsti- val. including the priest. Leonard De Puzey who was under sentence of death by military court for burying alive the presidente of Tallay. which has been commuted to penal servltude for period of twenty years
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-24
Treaty , Be Signed.

Rome. December 2S-Signor Savina. the Italian minister to Cuba has been au- thorized to sign a treaty of commerce and navigation between Italy and Cuba similar to that of 1890 between Italy and Mexico and including provisions for arr bitration in the case of disputes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-24
Christmas Tree.

The active and honorary members of the Amaranth club are invited to Christmas tree on Saturday afternoon, at the home of the president, Mrs. w. l.. Murdoch. An answer is requested by the hostess in re- sponse to this invitation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-24

my, Montgomery, is spending the holidays at her home on South Sixteenth street.
 Miss s. Eugenia Self is spending the holiday season in Chattanooga.
 Miss Amelia Rice left yesterday for Vicksburg, Miss, for a visit to friends and relatives.
 Mrs. sydenham Smith is in Montgom- p1,N
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-24

Tnrcc Fruit and Shade Trees of all
 nECN, varieties, Ever rSreen g.. Shrubs, Roses, Vines and Hedge Plants, all guaranteed. c. D. LUFF- MAN, Landscape Gardener. 2231 Syca- more street. Bell 1889.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-24
Departures.

DCUdftWCSs
 Major and Mrs. Joseph Hardie have ar rived in Los Angeles, and are at the Mel rose for the winter.
 MT and Mrs B. C. Bulger are in Mobile,
 MT and Mrs. J. B. Washer of Louisville Ky, are visiting their sister. Mrs. j. Sandman. 515 North Seventeenth street.
 Miss Pansy Mcguire of Loretto aeade-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-24
CHRISTMAS LEATHER GOODS

At Lowinsohn's, 1921 Second avenue. Card cases. pocketboolls, cigar cases, bags, let ter cases in walrus, seal, lizard or alli- gator.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-24

The new Apollo Billiard Parlor and Bowling Alley invites your presence at its place of business. 1915 Ed Ave. The only first class place of it's kind in the city, Every thing new and up-to. date. No saloon connections.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-24
DIAMONDS OF GOOD VALUE,

Mounted in ring, stud or brooch. at bar gain prices. J. LOWINSOHN.
 1921 Second Avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-24
MARRIAGE DISSOLVED.
Divorce Suit of the Princess Alice Is
 Successful.

Dresden. December 23.-The court has dissolved the marriage of Prince Frede- rick and Princess Alice of schoenburgh- Waldenburg.
 The princess, who is a daughter of Don Carlos. the Spanish pretender, was repoit- ed some time ago to have eloped with her coaehman. an Italian named Emelio Maborni. but this was denied from sev- eral sources and she began divorce pro- ceedings against Prince Frederick on the ground of bodily injury and forcible de. privation of her liberty.
 The prince and princess were married by the present pope while he was patri- arch of Venice and the princess expects. that the pontiff will agree to the dissou- ton of the marriage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-24

nlunV Tons of it at Warmers for GANUl. Christmas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-24
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 ROOMS FOR RENT.


 ELEGANT room for rent; new brick house; everything new and up-to-date in every respect. 2426 5th ave. FOR RENT-Furnished room for one or two gentlemen. All conveniences: walk ing distance from city. 20S0 Humboldt avenue I-25-tf FOR RENT-Furnished rooms. 61S North 18th street. 12-22-7t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-24
MONEY TO LEND.

MONEY furnished salaried people with
 out security; easy payments. Southern
 Discount Co.,. 302 Cnalifoux. <-i2-tf MONEY loaned on real estate. from 500 up. City Loan and Banking Co.,. 106 N Dist ct 12-15-1m
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-24
FOR SALE

FOR SALE.
 We cffer the corner of Avenue B and Twenty first street; 40 feet on Twenty first street, just one-half block from the Seaboard Air Line. This is one of the best vacant corners on the Southside and can be bought at a bargain.
 BROWN BROS. & co. Bell 'pscne 3S4 Woodward Bldg.