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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-26
Ribbons

Velvet, Ribbons Satin back, in
black and colors, No. l, the
popular narrow width, sold at
SOC a piece Of 10 yards, at Soc.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-26
Silk Waists

One Hundred is about the number left of the kinds
worth to $3.50 that were sold Tuesday and Wednes-
day at So. 95, all now go at $2.95.
There are black and colored silk waists of taffeta
and peau de sole, and some fancy silk waists, worth
to ST. SO; China silk waists in black and white wash
able, sizes 80, 81, 40, AZ and A. values $685. $425
and $5.25-all at 1896.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-26
laces

Novelty Laees in Irish Crochet,
Venise, Batiste and Point de
Paris, straight bands, separ-
able medallions and fancy gal
looms, in white, cream and black,
Sold to 75c a yard, at Csc.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-26
Girls Wash Petticoats

Girls Petticoats of colored wash
materials. trimmed with tucked
ruff1es, or lace and inserting,
81 and $1.25 values, at 79c.
Girls Petticoats in solid colors,
made with wide ruffles finished
with narrow rufie and stitched
bands, 81 petticoats, at Soc.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-26
Coats Of Many Kinds.

Thsday Selling win Finish the Coat StockAfter that day he
will be enough left about Come Thursday
about half what you pay later for the styles
There coats cloth and silk Monte Carlos and
bouses there threequarter and full length coats;
there white eta1nine coats
Coats that worth as high as $l2 So goat $685..
Coats that worth as high as 49, So at 5 7.98.
Coats that worth as high $780, go at 1918
The Washington times., 1903-02-04
STEEL TRUST ORDERS
BREAK THE RECORD
Untitled Bookings for Over 5,5oo,ooo
Tons Reported by Corporation.

NEW YORK, Feb 4--DiTectoTs of the
United States Steel Corporation held a
meeting here today At its close Judge
Gary. chairman, gave out the following
statement:
The subsidiary companies of the United
States Steel Corporation at the present
time have orders on their books for
over $500, 600 tons. which are the Iars-
est untitled bookings that they have
ever had
The books for subscription to stock,
under the profit sharing plan, closed on
SATURDAY. evening. January 81. and the
stock was subscribed for as follows:
Twenty-seven thousand six hundred
and thirty-three men subscribed for 81
125 shares.
Glass E. composed of men who re
cefve salaries of $500 to &2.500 a year.
subscribed for 29Ol3 shares. 1920 men
subscribing
Class F. which is composed of men
VINO receive $500 or less in wages, sub
scribed for 15.03S shares. 12l70 men
subscribing
The board of directors voted to aIIut
to Class T all the stock they subscribed
for; and TO Glass z. 80 per
cent; Glass D, so per cent; Glass C, 20
per cent: Glass B, 60 per cent, and CIass
A, 80 per cent of the stock for which
these respective classes subscribed.
The board unanimously adopted TesO-
1utions deploring the death OF R5Tam s
Hewitt
The Washington times., 1903-02-04
OLD ENEMIES FIGHT A
FISTIC DUEL TO THE DEATH
Victor and Spectators to Be Arrested.

toward Fairchance, about thirty men
from this place accompanying them to
witness the combat. They battIed long
and furiously. in a rude ring. surrounded
by the spectators, and cIinched and fell
a number of times It was bloody work.
and after a haIf-hour or more Ward was
unable 10 rise. The crowd dispersed
and left Ward lying on the ground, and
some trainmen helped him to his home
az Fairchance-
It is claimed by some Of the spectators
that Stewart kicked Ward in the
stomach in the last round. Another
claims that Ward fell on a log under
his antagonist and this caused his in
jury. Ward suffered great agony uzt-I
he died this morning. The coroner has
ordered an autopsy. Ward was twenty
eight years old. married and had one
child Stewart fed yesterday when -
learned that Wards injuries were dan
gerOus, but sent word from the noun
tains this afternoon that he would give
himself Up.
The Washington times., 1903-02-04

UNIONTOWN, Pa, Feb. 4.-As the re
suit of a fistic duel, which resulted IN
the death of one of the participants, the
other fighter is being pursued on a
charge OF homicide. and thirty spectators
are to be arrested as accessories.
There had been a feud OF long standing
between Mark Ward. who is connected
with coal operations. and Omar Stewart,
a nephew of ex-Congessman Stewart
On Saturday the men met and agreed
that they should settle their differences
in fist fight Going TO a secluded spot
they began their battle. but before eth
er side was ready TO give up, a squad CT
police appeared, and the combatants
were taken before the burgess. who fne4
then
Neither Of the men was satisfied with
the result of their fight and both were
anxious 10 renew il. They agreed 10 90
outside the town limits and fight with
out interference. They boarded an
electric. car. and went about TWO miles
The Washington times., 1903-02-04
AMBASSADOR To RUSSIA
To WEAR GOLD BRAID
Ny. Mccormick, IN Difference 10 Court
Requests, Adopts Predecessors
Uniform.

ST PETERSBURG. Feb, limited
States Ambassador Mccormick has
adopted the uniform selected by his pre-
decessoT, CharIemagne Tower. for him
self ard she embassy officials.
The court officials have perzfsteutly
pressed the uniform question upon sew
eTaI OF Ambassador McCormieks pre-
deeessors. Their demands became In
Eistent when the post was made an en-
bassy. and Charlemagne Tower carried
out the rule oc the state Department
that q United States representative
should conform 10 tho customs OF the
country to which he is accredited
after consultation -.ifh the court
officials ne adopted for himself and lor
the secretaries Of the United States en-
bassy uniforms which satisfied the court
requirements. These uniforms are OF
black cloth. with gold braid. They have
the advantage Of rendering the United
States representatives tnconsDl@uous.
and saving them from humiliation often
experienced by their predecessors. when
their servants we're summoned 10 iden-
tify them az the winter palace.
The Washington times., 1903-02-04
GROCERY STOCK OF
SAWDUST AND EARTH
Yonkers Merchant Pledges Strange
Wares for S25,oco-

NEW YORK. Feb 4--What is alleged
to be an exceptionally big swfndle was
lmearthed by City Marshal Lee, of Yon-
kers, when ne levied on the stock Of
Henry Lind of New York city, who has
been running a sO-caIled wholesale gro
Gerry business there for some months
The store was apparently well stocked.
but an examination disclosed that the
boxes were filled with sawdust and earth,
and the barrels were full of water
Claims for over $25 600 are awaiting the
temperance of the proprietor.
An investigation revealed that Lind
was receiving goods by boat and imme-
diateIy shipping them back TO New York
by rail. Feeling that things were wrong
one creditor firm placed its claim for
50 900 in a Yonkers attorneys hands
for collection, and got an attachment on
the goods In the store. The marshal put
locks on the doors of the place. ars
put man on guard.
Marshal Lee yesterday started to look
over the stock preparatory 10 making an
inventory. The first box he opened was
filed with sawdust- 4 butter tub had
one-inCh layer of butter on top of a
tub of earth Similar discoveries were
made. and the only real stuffs found were
several small size cases OF C0Coanuts.
4 conservative estimate placed the
outstanding claims against Lind for
goods sold and delivered 10 be more than
S25. 900 More firms, IL is thought, will
be heard from.
The Washington times., 1903-02-04
APPLICATIONS APPROVED.

H. b. Davis, Inspector Of Plumbing.
has recommended and the District Com
TnIssioners have approved the applica-
ti0n Of Mrs. s. E Fowler. of 1888 Thir-
tieth Street northwest, to use one water
and sewer connection for premises 28Cs
and 2S3C Olive Street northwest, and
also TO connect $3.50 with sewer on the
lateral front Of 2SO6. The water is 10
be utilized by placing fxtures il. he
yards OF the houses, and the layout Of
the plumbing is first 10 be submitted
and approved by Mr. Davis.
An application of William Koch. Of 72I
Thirteenth Street northwest, 10 use a
galvanized waste pipe with iron sIPhon
for q dentists chair in the of1ce in
premises 1908 H Street northwest has
been similarly approved.
The Washington times., 1903-02-04
NEWS OF THE RAILROADS.
Pittsburg to Be Center of Wabash Sy,

Pittsburg to Be Center Of Wabash Sys-
ten.
after a bitter fight, the councils Of
Pittzburg have adopted the Wabash ordI-
nance. and the work OF constructing the
Immense freight depot viii be com
meuced at once As soon as the ordI-
nance was passed. President Ramsey. OF
the Wabash. wired Instructions to tho
supervising architect to open bids and
award the contract The depot is intend
ed 10 be the heart OF the great Wabash
system, when its Eastern connections
are completed a dispatch from Toledo
SAYS the same line has purchased 500
acres OF land outside the city limits for
the establishment Of immense stock
yards Ten million dollars viii be in
vested there In constructing terminals
for the Wabash's diversified lines enter
ing the Ohio city. A belt lire passing
around the city viii be built at a cost OF
s., Geo. GOO
The Washington times., 1903-02-04
DEBATE on ARBITRATION.

The debating society Of the schools
OF Law Of Columbian University viii
hold q public debate in University Hail
tomorrow night The subject TO be dis
cussed is Resolved. That compulsory
arbitration (WgiVing the question of
eonstitutjoualityJ is the best remedy for
disputes between labor and capital"
The speakers for the Affirmative are
BynEn 2. Hinton. OF Arkansas MasuJa
Giyakawa. Of Japan. and samuel E5ei-
5teIn. Of Wisconsin. Fer the negative
she speakers VIII be H-olIece G. Frank
sin, OF Kentucky; Milton n. bearing. OF
EIssoUri, tnd Franklin P1rmaH. Of Ohio,
The Washington times., 1903-02-04
OWNERSHIP OF Laid
ON ANACOSTIA FLATS

Two communications were received by
the District Commissioners to-day from
the Secretary Of the Interior-one reia-
tive to the purchase Of a small tract OF
land on the Anacostia Flats and the
other transmitting copies Of papers rela-
tive TO the ownership OF. certain land on
these fats. In the first communication
the Secretary states that the appliCa-
ton Of " Walton Edwards to purchase
vacant tract on the south side of Ben
ming Road has been denied. Mr. Edwards
was Of the opinion that he could pur-
chase the land under the provisions Of
Joint res luton Of February 16. 1888
The papers transmitted are a: map
made by the Coast and Geodetic Survey,
and q statement by John Blair Hoge rel
ative TO islands OF shoals between the
city of Washington and Anacostia. con
cerning which there might arise a que=-
tton OF private ownership. The papers
are accompanied by a recommendation
from Henry E. Davis. assistant attor-
ney. that steps should be taken TO es-
tablish the title to these shoals IN the
United States. and for that purpose the
matter was laid before the United States
Attorney for the District in August, 1883.
The Washington times., 1903-02-04
Everyone Eligible.

For 81 a certificate of membership.
and the Navy League Journal for one
year VIII be sent to all members All
dues and donations will be devoted TO
carrying out the objects of the league.
Every friend of our navy may at once
join this league and assist this patriotic
work. Every man, woman and child is
eligible TO membership and to aid IN
Strengthening our sea power. so that
the defense Of our shores may be IS
sured, ana also TO learn what the navy
means. what is. and what should be, its
actual efficiency. and what is its rela-
tive standing with other nayles.
The secretary is George B SatterIee
81 Broadway, New York. The treasurer
is Allen s. ApgaT. vice president
and cashier. Merchants Exchange Ma
tional Bank, 25T Broadway. New York
which Is the depository of the league.
Applications from many parts of the
country are pouring in from those de-
string to establish branches in their
localities. Others similarly disposed
may apply 10 the secretary. who viii
furnish the requisite information
The honorary vice presidents Of the
que are: J. Russell SoIey. ex-Assist-
ant Secretary of the Navy; Frank H
Hackett. ex-Assfstant Secretary Of the
Navy, Jarvis B. Edison. J. PieTpont Nor
gan. William s. Wells. Col. Robert NJ
Thompson. Col John J. McCook, irving
NJ Scott, John ". Weeks.
The Washington times., 1903-02-04
STUDENTS RESURRECT
A SEVEN DAY SLEEPER
Believed the Professor" Was a Fraud
and Dug Him Up.

KEOKUK. iowa, Feb. AFTER over
powering squad of armed policemen
and guard, $50 students OF the Keokuk
Medical College yesterday dug up
Prof" Cozad. who was buried Monday
for a seven days sleep in an alleged
cataleptie state.
The grave was under a tent in Main
Street, and an admission fee was charg-
ed those who wished TO look into the
grave through tube provided for the
purpose The medical students. deciding
that the affair was simply a swindIe,
decided 10 dig the professor" up, With
the result above told
Prof" Cozad. although said to be in
a cataIeptie state. moved several inches
in his coffin while the students were
digging him up. He breathed heavily,
and. the students say, he acted as if he
were frightened.
The Washington times., 1903-02-04
ACID FUMES FATAL FOR
milwaukee FIREHfN
One Dead and Two Others
Thought to Be Dying.

MILWAUKEE,, Wis, Feb. As a re-
suit Of hghling a fire which was caused
by the breaking Of a carboy of mariatic
acid, Capt. Andrew J. White, Of Truck
E and Chemical No. /, died last night;
Chief Foley, one Of the best-kuown fire
fighters in America, Is very near death.
and Truckman Hogan and Assistant
Chief Clancy. are also near death, early
this morning.
All inhaled the fumes of the acid while
attempting 10 extinguish a small blaze
late yesterday afternoon. None was
taken seriously i'll until several hours
later, when all suddenly became sick and
physicians were called in. White died
a few minutes after the arrival Of the
doctors.
The Washington times., 1903-02-04
REJECT COMPROMISE
AND VOTE FOR STRIKE
Trainmen on Southwestern Roads De-
maud 20 Per Cent Increase Of Pay.

ST, LOUIS. Feb. 4-Thc prospect of a
general strike of the trainmen and con
dgctoTs on several of the Southwestern
railroads is growing.
The Missouri Pacific employees reject
ed the compauy's offer Of a 10 per cent
increase, and authorized the leaders to
call strike if the 20 per cent demand
is not granted. The Missouri, Kansas
and Texas men took similar action, and
the Frisco and cotton belt employees are
expected to do likewise
The management Of the Wabash has
issued statement that II will treat only
with committees OF employees.
The Washington times., 1903-02-04
New Freight Agent for Western Mary
Land

William Thomas Hunter. general
freight agent of the West Virginia Cen
tTaI and Pittsburg. recently absorbed by
The Wabash. is TO be given supervision
OF freight interests of the Western Mary
land Railroad, and have his title changed
To suit the position Il is reported his
headquarters viii be moved from Cum
beTIand to Baltimore. where Offices VIII
be provided him at Hillen Station. Mr..
Hunter is an experienced railroad man.
having worked his way up from a mes
seugar on the Northern Central road.
The Washington times., 1903-02-04
NOT OFFENDED BECAUSE
HIS SIGN WAS MOVED

Despite the complaint Of his neighbor
one resident on Seventh Street south
west is satisfied with the action OF the
police in requesting the removal Of
sign put W by him c. Il Martin. Of
233 Seventh Street. was the complainant,
who criticised the methods Of the po-
lice soundIy- He expressed the opinion
that an official notice from the head OF
of the department couched in courteous
language was preferable to the impe-
policeman, judge. and jury IN the mat
ter.
The Washington times., 1903-02-04
4 Ticket Protective Bureau"

A Ticket Protective Bureau"
The Railway Ticket Protective Bu-
reau" was organized in New York yes
teTday- The object Of the organization
is "the detection and prosecution of
torgers. sounterfeiters, and unlawful ma
nipulatoTs OF railway tickets. and Other
cTid anees Of passenger transportations.' ''
George H. Daniels. Of the New York
Central was chosen president. Another
meeting viii be held IN Chicago in few
weeks 10 complete the organization.
More than 500, 600 worth Of bogus trans
portation was made last year.
The Washington times., 1903-02-04
WOULD PROMOTE SEA
POWER OF THE NATION

ested in maritime matters i IS in
tended that this organization shall help
TO voice popular opinion on naval sub
jects-
Provisions Of the Constitution.
The first article Of the leagues con
stttution declares that it is nouParti-
san and that its name and influence
shall never be used politically Fhe
second article of its constitution de
cIares that no officer of the United
States navy and no member of Congress,
while serving as such shall be eligible
to membership in the league
Article three says the object and pur-
pose Of the league shall be to spread
before the people the condition OF the
naval forces and equipment Of the
United States. and to awaken public
interest and cooperation in all mat
ters tending to aid, improve and de
velop their efficiency The league, there
fore. viii express the united sentiment
Of the people on naval matters AMI of
the means that should be taken TO aid
improve and develop the whole naval
establishment 8"
The Washington times., 1903-02-04
GEORGETOWN LAW
CLASS REUNION

The class of 1862, Georgetown Uni
yersity School Of Law, held its first an
nuaI reunion at Freund's last night,
those present being Charles F. Diggs,
William W. Conner. Lewis P. Litzinger,
Frank A Hogan. Joseph G sheehy. A.
A. Koch. J. A ShuIer. J. OR Kuhn,
James NJ. A Watson. Frank $. Perry.
r / Edwards, J. II. Butler. G.. Pritch-
ard, q A. Conner. + J. Kilkenny, George
Z. sullivan and Nj j. Jones
The Washington times., 1903-02-04
FUNERAL OF CAPTAIN HADEN.

The funeral of Capt J J Haden, who
died at Miami, Fla, was held yeesterday
afternoon at Arlington Cemetery The
service was conducted by Chaplain
Pierce. The paUbearers were Capt. H.
&. Trout, Capt. f. NJ Foote. Capt. Ralph
Harrison. Captain Keoeknsberger. Capt.
J. NJ. wilson, and Lieut.. H. W. Parker.
The Washington times., 1903-02-04
B, & 0. Bridge Across the Ohio.

A dispatch from Wheeling, W. Va,
states that the Baltimore and Ohio has
purchased property there for the con
structiCn Of 2 bridge across the Ohio
River from Wheeling 10 Bridgeport. thus
connecting the Wheeling Newark divI-
sion OF the road with the Cleveland. Lo4
rain. and Wheeling road. a property re-
The Washington times., 1903-02-04

Gently acquired by the Baltimore and
Chic system in their effort 10 forestau
the Wabash lines The bridge will make
an eight-miIe cutoff from Wheeling to
Cleveland. and facilitate passenger bust
ness greatly.
The Washington times., 1903-02-04
Mortgage Of s4,ooo,ooo.

The Mobile. Jackson. and Kansas Rail
road yesterday filed a $4,000. 900 mortgage
in the probate court at Mobile. Ala It
was made 10 cover the recent authorized
issue Of bonds.
The Washington times., 1903-02-04
Navy League of the United
States Launched, With
Benjamin F. Tracy as
President.
Purposes to Increase the Size
and Efficiency Of the
Naval Establishment and
Interest of the People.

Most OF the leading nations OF the
globe have for years had what are
known as Navy Leagues, popular or
sanizations OF non-partsan and Hou-po-
liticaI character exclusively created 10
inform their people on naval affairs, by
means Of lectures. literature. and peri
odicals. among the latter monthly
journal free TO members. in each case
the object is TO increase the naval es-
IabIishment IN size or efficiency, or both.
and the interest and knowledge Of people
in It.
The league in England IS about eight
years old, and has over loco branches.
all subject TO the parent league in Lon
don. II distributes an enormous amount
Of literature. has an active propaganda
throughout England and all her colonies.
and IS rapidly increasing in numbers and
influence.
The League IN Germany.
The leagues OF France, Italy, and Bel
giun are not sos large or active but the
league of Germany has outdistanced all
in growth of members and in efficiency.
its organization. The result Is easily
seen in the rapid development OF her
naval and mercantile marine.
The league of Germany was started
four years since In 1901 it added over
800. GOO members and distribute over
5000, ,0o0 pieces of literature on naval
subjects
The Navy League of the United
States" has just been incorporated. as a
result Of the efforts of a few public
spirited citizens. among whom we find
Benjamin F Tracy, ex-Secretary Of the
NAVY, as president. and William McAdoo,
exl assistant Secretary of the Navy, as
vice president. while the list of hon
orary vice presidents includes the lead
ing men throughout the country inter
The Washington times., 1903-02-04

The Hon. John T. Vinson, formerly as
sociate Judge continues i'll at his home
in Rockville He has been suffering from
gastritis for several months. and re-
Gently a serious affection OF the kidneys
has developed. Judge Vinsou Is seventy
eight years OF age
The Washington times., 1903-02-04

erS theTS IS nOthng cheering III q
all this, for with the return of cold u
weather, the disagreeabie symptoms of
Catarrh appear: binding headaches,
dizziness, a stu1fy feeling about the nose
that makes breathing difficult, chest
pains, and as the disease progresses, a
discharge of nauseating matter from the
throat and nose that keeps one con-
tinually hawking and splitting.
Catarrh Is a most disgusting disease.
The foul mucous secretions that are con-
stantly dropping back into the stomach
Contamiuate and poison the blood and Is
distributed throughout the BODY, and It
then becomes a deep-seated, systemic.
persistent disease that must be treated
through the blood, for It Is bevoud the
reach of sprays, washes, powders or ex-
ternal treatment of any kind.
S. S. S. soon clears the system of all
Catarrhal matter and puTges the blood
of the irritating poisons, thus effectually
checking the further progress of this
serious and far reaching disease.
Look out for Catarrh in winter. for
cold stirs the blood and causes excessive
secretion of mucus and brings TO life
all the SlumberIug poiSous that make
The Washington times., 1903-02-04
VIRGINIA NOTES.

Mayor Taylor, Of Richmond. yesterday
appointed John NJ Higgins, Marx Gunst,
and Josiah RyIand to represent the city
in the State conference Of charities and
corrections. to be held in Richmond be-
ginning February 10
The Washington times., 1903-02-04

The Southern convocstion Of the dfo-
cese of Easton will meet in Salisbury on
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday,
February II, Is. and 19.
The Washington times., 1903-02-04
LOOK OUT FOR
(AIARREI
49,

The Cold-wave flag
means zero weather,
icy, moisture laden
winds, and the begin
ming Of winteriu earn
est. To Cstarrh suffer
The Washington times., 1903-02-04

cause no alarm and the change from
the heat of summer to the rigoTs OF
winter produce no hRrttul effects.
Write us If you have Catarrh, and ouI
Physicians viii advise without charge.
The Swift Specific Co., Atlanta, Ga.
The Washington times., 1903-02-04

After an exciting chase, William
Bailey and another negro hunter yester-
DAY. near Beamon Va, on the edge Of
the Dismal Swamp, killed a female black
bear that weighed about 800 pounds and
captured alive two Of It's young
The Washington times., 1903-02-04

Because he once did a favor. ~ c.
Groom, a letter carrier of Portsmouth,
viii inherit a fortune from J 3. sauE-
ders, wealthy cattle rancher OF BuS-
falo Gap. Texas The fortune which
Saunders viii leave him is not stated.
The Washington times., 1903-02-04

Mrs. Henry Sisk, formerly of Lou
doun county, Va, but for several years
past a resident of Cabin John. Montgom-
cry county, died yesterday morning. aged
about forty-three years. A husband and
three children survive her.
The Washington times., 1903-02-04

i'INVU0 LIIL IIIdhC
CatarTh the most
abOuiuabIe of all
diseases 5 :. ).
keeps the blood n
such perfect order
that c old waves
The Washington times., 1903-02-04

owen H Mercier, a candidate for
mayor of EIlicott City. has resigned as
a member Of the municipal board of
election supervisors In his place as
supervisor. it is said, William G. Meads
will be appointed