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The Washington times., 1903-08-26
WILHELhINA DEGREES
DUCKS IN FASHION
Permits Naval Officers to Wear
Hot Weather Costume.

Queen Wiihelmina's naval officers will
be permitted hereafter to wear white
duck uniforms when they pay official
visits 10 the warships of other nations
when stationed in warm climates.
a dispatch was received yesterday by
the Department of State announcing that
the Netherlands has decided TO make
this concession to it's naval officers.
The Netherlands is one Of the last na-
tions TO abandon the rule that the off,
GERS in its navy should wear regulation
uniforms on all auspicious occasions.
Most OF the prominent nations have per-
mitted the!r officers to wear duck uni
forms in hot weather, whenever this
could be done without giving offense.
Great care must be exercised by naval
officers. however, in determining when
the hot weather uniform is permissible.
When the powers had their forces con-
centrated in China the admirals of the
several navies had an understanding
which made it possible for the officers
TO wear duck on all occasions. 4 SINH
lar understanding is ordinarily arranged
where fleets OF different countries are
stationed IN a warm climate.
The failure Of some navies to allow
their officers TO wear a light uniform
has made it awkward for other navies at
times, as It was impossible to decide
whether oflense would be given by the
wearing Of duck. Consequently the ac-
tion Of the Netherlands is of much i'm
portance 10 naval officers.
The Washington times., 1903-08-26

lb.; spring chickens. 16c to 1sc per lb. !;
alive, 14c to 1sc per 10; spring ducks.
1Sc to zoe; alive. 16c per lb.: turkeys,
dressed. 16c: alive. 13c to 15c per lb.; ca
Dons. 30c per ID; roasting chickens. Isc
per h.; fowl. 15c per ID.
DRESSED MEATS-Veal. 121kc to I5c
lb; veal outlets. 20c to 25c per ID; spring
lamb, 1sc to zoe per ID; lamb chops, 121zc
to 25c per lb; mutton. fsc to zoe per ID:
beef, 10c to zoe per h.; pork. 15c per
lb.; steak. round, 15c; slrloin, 15c to
zoe; porterhouse. z2c to Csc; calf liver,
25c per h.: beef liver, SC to 10c per ID. !;
lamb liver, 10c.
FISH-Bluefish and butterish, I0c TO
121ec per lb.; sturgeon, 15c per ID. !;
Spanish mackerel, 25c per h.; rock
fish, 15c to 25c per h.; soft
she'll crabs, 75c to 81 doz.
hard she'll crabs. zoe and 25c doz:
clans. 15c dozen, 76c a hundred; had
dock. SC 70 1Oc per h.; cod. l0c per b.:
salmon trout, l21zc per h.; sea trout,
SC per h.; sea bass. 15c per h.; houn-
ders, Sc and 10c per h.; Kennebec
salmon. 30c H.; perch. 15c to 1sc per Ib:
tailors 10c per lb; eeis. 10c Der
h.: halibut, zoe per h.; spots, 10c per
lb; lobster 25c-30c per ID: crab meat.
25c-30c a quart; pompano, 25c per lb;
Newport haddock, 1oc per lb; shark. Csc
apiece; carp, Sc to '10c per h.; hogfish,
SOC a dozen. Moonfish. 10c to l21sc per
b.; flukes, 10c per Id.
The Washington times., 1903-08-26
THE STORY OF FATHER JOHNS

Medicine and so il was named by the
people, and adyertised-all with the ap-
proYal and sanction OF Reverend Father
o BFlen, because he knew OF It's merit
ana desired that all who were ailing
might oeneht by its power TO cure.
This old-fashioned, wholesome remedy
is unequaled as a body builder and tonic
II restores health and strength u ALL
rundown systems. Its gentle laxative
eject strengthens the stomach and cor
rects the digestion. 1t drives out all i'm
purities. II is a food medicine and con-
tains only pure nourishment. II is not
patent medicine. and it is free from
opium. morphine. or poisonous drugs in
any form, which are found in the ma
Jority Of patent preparations
While it is not cough syrup or
"balsam," nothing equals this prescrip-
tion for coughs colds. bronchitis. asth-
ma, consumption, and all throat and
lung troubles. II has most soothing
and healing effect, and at the same time
builds up the body and makes strength
We have permission TO refer TO the
Sisters Superior at the following Homes
and Hospitals where Father Johns Med
icine is in use: Sisters of Charity. St.
Johns Hospital, Lowell. Mass; Notre
Dame de Lourdes Hospital. Manchester.
y. H.; Sisters of Mercy, St. Patrick's
Orphanage. Manchester y. H. and many
others. the names of which we shall be
pleased TO furnish upon application.
When you ask your druggist for Father
Johns Medicine remember that the 81
bottles contain three times the quantity
of the 50-eent size
The Washington times., 1903-08-26
WOMEN MAKE MONEY
oAS BRIDGE EXPERTS
Teach English Society the Game for Big Revenue

LONDON, Aug. 26.-The breakup OF
the London season and the departure %
other resorts have led to a great recru-
descence of bridge playing. The stakes
are very high in country houses, and it
is not surprising 10 learn that a large
number Of women of position have given
up playing the game because they find 1t
more profitable 10 teach 1t to others.
Until recently devotees of the game
were quite content to learn it's ins and
outs by slow degrees. picking up expe-
rience and losing money by the way: but
since high play has become a matter OF
course these old-time methods have
proved unsatisfactory. To play at all
one must play well. for the winners are
those who are experts, and the woman
who plays TO make money finds that she
must get someone TO teach her.
The lessons are by no means inexpen-
sive, the fees varying with the. degree
Of proficiency the teacher is supposed to
have attained. This is judged by her
reputation for winning. and her daring
play. Twenty-Five dollars for an after
moons lesson is quite an average fee,
while after dinner twice that amount is
demanded for expert tuition. for the
teacher, being a good player herself,
could make money instead of teaching
others.
These lessons are given, as rule, in
the drawing room of a woman who has
invited a few friends TO share the in
structions, Bridge lessons" often ap-
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NO WAY OF ASSUMING
ESCHEATED PROPERTY
District Auditor Wants Question
Submitted to Comptroller.

Acting upon the recommendation OF
the Auditor for the District of Column
bia, the Commissioners today requested
the Comptroller of the Treasury to con-
strue the law and define a method by
which the District of Columbia can as
sume possession of escheated property.
The question was brought to the at
tention of the Commissioners several
weeks ago through a communication
from E. S. Theall, administrator of the
estate Of William Won Schepke, deceased.
inclosing a check for $14.59. declaring
1t TO belong TO the District OF Columbia.
in view of the fact that none OF
Schepke's relatives could be found.
Auditor Garrison, to whom the matter
was referred when he assumed office,
quotes section 38S of the District code.
and SAWS
Under the provisions Of the section,
it would seem that if the check be col
lected by the Collector of Taxes and the
proceeds deposited in the Treasury Of
the United States as a special trust fund,
the money should be subject to requisi-
tion OF the Commissioners TO be expend-
ed for the benefit of the poor as pro-
vided in said section. II the money
cannot be so deposited in the Treasury
and drawn upon by the Commissioners
the only way in which it can be made
available for the purpose prescribed by
law will be 10 deposit the amount TO the
credit OF the disbursing officer of the
District TO be subject 10 his Official
check This latter method is un-
desirable.
In my opinion, the proceeds of the
check cannot be lawfully deposited 20
the credit OF the annual appropriation
provided by Congress for the relief OF
the poor of the District, since that would
augment the appropriation, which is by
law made payable one-haIf from the
revenues of the United States and one
half from the revenues of the District
pIicate accounts under this apprOpria-
tion.
Il respectfully recommend that the
matter be referred to the Comptroller Of
he Treasury for his decision whether
the proceeds of this check and all other
funds accruing 70 the District in like
manner may under the provision OF law
cited be deposited In the Treasury Of tho
United States as an appropriated special
fund, 10 be denominated escheated es-
tates relief fund OF the District, subiecr
to the requisition of the Commissioners
for disbursement IN accordance with the
said section OF the code of the District
enacted by Congress"
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pear on smart luncheon invitations. and
are eagerly accepted. especially II the
teacher is known to be lucky player.
Ihe lesson lasts all the afternoon. and
is given while playing for stakes in the
usual manner. which are. however. re-
turned at the end of the afternoons
lesson. After every round has bee,
played the teacher shows her pupils what
mistakes they made. how to avoid them.
and what to do in similar cases; the
cards are then redealt, and the game is
played over again.
so keen are women, especially young
girls, many OF whom look upon bridge
as a sure means of adding to their dress
allowance, that very often three or four
VIII club together. invite a good teacher
for a weeks visit into the country and
play bridge all day long, sometimes far
into the night. At the end of the week
The teacher probably receives a check
for $500 and departs for another country
house, where the same lessons are given
again on the same terms.
That the payment of high fees by pu-
pills is a good investment is instapced bv
the case of two young girls who have
been losing heavily. They took lessons
for week. playing on an average six
hours day. with a good teacher. and
when next they were drawn as partners
at a weekend house party where high
stakes were the rule they made between
them 5000.
The Washington times., 1903-08-26
T0DAY'S RETAIL PRICES.

VEGETABLES-Tom 15c u peck /:
onions, 15c Il peck; string beans.
&c to &c u peck; summer squash.
&c to SC; rhubarb. sc to f0c; let
tuce. sc to Sc bunch; celery. Sc
10 12c bunch; cucumbers, &c TO SC;
eggplants, &C to Sc; cauli1ower, sc to Sc a
head; beets. sc bunch; cabbage. 21sc to
&C head; sweet potatoes. 15c II peck;
peppers. for sc; apples. 20c to
25c a basket; spinach, 15c u peck:
cymling. sc to 16c; cooking apples. 10c
a peck; lima beans. 15c quart; sugar
corn. zoe to 25c a dozen; potatoes,
35c per peck; parsley 1c to SC a bunch;
carrots. &c a bunch.
FRUIT-Pineapples, zoe to Csc; water
melons, 35c to Soc; huckleberries, 15c
quart; peaches, zoe to 30c a II A-peck;
California plums. 10c box; cantaloupes,
&c to 15c apiece: pears, 10c box;
oranges, 40e to 60c dozen: Delaware
grapes. 10c a box: apples. 25c to :.Oc a
basket; bananas, 1Oc to 121zc a dozen:
Niagara grapes, 10c box; lemons, -5c
to zoe dozen; concord grapes, 15c per
Id; new apples. 15c quarter peck.
EGGS-25c per doZ.; butter, 25c to 30c
per lb.; American cheese, 1Sc to zoe per
lb.: schweitzer cheese. imported. 3ec
ID; domestic, zoe ID.
POULTRY-Chickens. dressed. 16c per
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She thinks she could devour more, but
since she has been compelled to pay for
the ice she has tried TO cut down the
quantity consumed. When the employer
OF the girl discovered the cause of the
increase in his ice bill he naturally was
much astonIshed. but. not desiring 10
keep up a human ice chest. he Informed
the girl that she must pay for her own
ice or quit eating IL. She promptly
agreed to pay for 1t, saying that she
would rather de than do without it.
So far as she knows there have as yet
developed no other Ill effects than the
swelling Of the face. hands and feet
These are puffed and fiabby, condition
which is possibly due to the ammonia in
the manufactured ice which she con-
sumes. This swelling continues all the
time she uses the ice. but when she
abandons the habit for day 1t disap-
pears. She suffers no pain. and so long
as she has as much ice as she wants
seems to be perfectly happy.
The Washington times., 1903-08-26
GIRL HAS MANIA
FOR EATING ICE

WELLSTON, Ohio. Aug. 26.-One Of
the strangest cases on record has been
discovered in this city, and medical men
have been unable to do anything TO re-
lieve the victim of new and peculiar
habit.
Mary Monday, an employe of the In
ternationaI Hotel, some months ago be-
gan eating small bits of ice. She ex-
perienced an inordinate craving for
something cold. and nothing seemed to
satisfy this desire but ice. and that only
temporarily. AS time passed she found
that it required more of the frozen stun
TO satisfy her. and as she went about
her work she kept q vessel filed with
cracked ice within her reach. Now she
cannot do without it Otherwise she is,
so far as can be discovered. a perfectly
normal and healthy young woman.
She has gradually increased the guam
tity consumed each day, until now she
requires the startling amount of from
fifteen to twenty pounds. This barely
satisfies her.
The Washington times., 1903-08-26

Dietrich, of Wisconsin. were married
yesterday morning at 8 o'clock, at the
parsonage of the Christian Church, 631
Eighth Street northeast The Rev. Z.
b. Bagby performed ths ceremony. which
was witnessed by relatives and a few
intimate friends only. The bride wore a
handsome travelling gown. with hat to
match. Miss Myra Sisson, a sister Of
the bride. was maid of honor. and John
E. Fort was best man.
Immediately after the ceremony Mr..
and Mrs. Dietrich left Washington for
Black River Falls, Wis, the home of
Mr.. Dietrich's parents. Upon their re-
turn trip they will visit Madison. Mil
waukee, Chicago, and other places Of
interest in the Great Lakes region. Mr..
and Mrs. Dietrich will be at home in
this city after September 20.
The Washington times., 1903-08-26
ALASKAN TELEGRAPH
AGAIN IN OPERATION
Lines Destroyed by Fire Are Now in
Working Order.

Telegraphic communication has been
re-established between all points in
Alaska covered By the Signal Corps
lines. Forest fires IN the Tanana Valley
interfered with the lines. which have
now been rebuilt, and the Government
is again in communication with Forts
Egbert, st. Michael. and the entire Yu-
kon district and Copper River Valley.
All these lines are reached now from
the United States by lines over Cana
dian territory. Before January / of next
year. however. the cable from Seattle TO
southern Alaska will give the United
States telegraphic communications indie
pendent OF British lines.
The Washington times., 1903-08-26

work In st. Patrick's parish. In 1854
Father John, as he was fondIy known to
his people, was attacked with a serious
cold. which. developing into a stubborn
cough and afiliction of the lungs. caused
the greatest alarm for the health of the
beloved clergyman.
Medical skill seemed unable to stay
the progress Of the disease. Finally an
Eminent Specialist was consulted, who
gave Father John a prescription 20 cure
the cold and remove the lung trouble,
as well as 10 build up and strengthen
the body. The Clergyman took the pre-
scription to the old drug store of Carle-
ton & Hoyey, Lowell, Mass. the firm by
which Father Johns medicine is pre-
pared. The cough soon disappeared and
his people rejoiced when he declared
that he had been made as we'll and
strong as ever.
Father John recommended the medi-
cine 10 his parishioners and friends, and
thousands were made well and strong by
taking IL. In getting this prescription
they always called for Father john s
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Young.

a military wedding which will be one
OF the events of the early fall viii be
that of Miss Elizabeth Young, daughter
of Lieutenant General Young. to Lieut..
John r. Hannay, Second Battalion, ad-
jutant of the Twenty second Infantry,
now stationed at Fort Crook. The regi-
ment has been ordered to the Philip
pines. On this account the wedding is
set for an earlier date than was origi-
nally expected. 1t will take place in
this city early next month.
The Washington times., 1903-08-26
sEAsoNABLE FOOD SUPPLIES ON MARKET BENCHES.


S o
commodity
hackbes huckeberries
were
he
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Chit Chat.

Montgomery Schuyler, jr., secretary OF
the American embassy at st. Peters
burg, who spent the early part of the
season in this country, arrived in Eng
land last week He is now visiting
friends in the Isle of Wight. He will
arrive at the embassy at st. Petersburg
early in September.
The Washington times., 1903-08-26
CHIEF WILKIE RETURNS.

Chief Wilkie. OF the Secret Service.
has returned to Washington after
trip TO Europe. where he spent seven
weeks He travelled through several
countries while away. and made an TN
official inspection OF the foreign secret
service bureaus.
The Washington times., 1903-08-26
Weddings Engagements.
PETERS Hopkins.

The wedding of Miss Fannie Hopkins,
daughter of Senator and Mrs. Albert j.
Hopkins. of Illinois. TO David Johnston
PETERS, jr., viii take place on Wednes-
day evening, September .. in the New
England Congregational Church. Aurora.
H. The church ceremony will be fol-
lowed by a reception at the home of
Senator Hopkins. in North Lake Street.
Aurora
The Washington times., 1903-08-26
JOURNAL CLERK HERE.

Thomas II. Mckee. journal clerk of the
House. returned TO the city yesterday
from a long trip TO the West He spent
several weeks in California and Colorado
and Is enthusiastic over the development
in that part OF the country.
The Washington times., 1903-08-26
Diplomatic Notes.

Mr. Chung Mun-yew. OF the Chinese
IegaI ion. 1ho left Washington last
Mo ay for the North. where be will
VISIT friends before sailing for his new
Lost at Madrid on Saturday. was accom-
anied by his son. Dan Chung, little
boy of twelve years OF age
The Washington times., 1903-08-26
Callahan-M -Mahan.

Miss Mabel F. Mahan, daughter of the
lumber king of West Virginia, and Harry
jerome Callahan, of this city, stepson of
former Congressman Wilson. of Ken
tucky, were married last Friday at Hunt
ington, W. Va, TO which city the young
people eloped. Immediately after the
ceremony Mr.. and Mrs. Callahan re-
turned TO the home of the brides parents
at Anderson, w. Va, where they re-
ceived the parental blessing and left
shortly afterward for White Sulphur
Springs for a weeks visit. They will
return on Sunday to this city, where they
will make their home.
Dietrich -SiSson.
Miss Sarah E. sisson, formerly Of
Richmond county, Va, and Julius f.
The Washington times., 1903-08-26

Gen. Green B. Raum, formerly of this
city, but now Of Chicago, who has been
spending a week or ten days with his
daughter. Mrs. Littel. at the Highlands,
in Connecticut Avenue, has returned
home.
The Washington times., 1903-08-26

weeks, arrived in Bar Harbor last week,
and are at the st. Sauveur. After few
weeks there Miss Burbage will return to
Haven, where she will be the guest of
Miss Key, OF Georgetown
The Washington times., 1903-08-26
Buy Your
Furniture
and
Now

Why wait for the busy
Fall months to furnish and
fix your house, when you can
buy now at lower prices and
at the same time have the
advantage of paying the bill
in small weekly or monthly
payments.
The Washington times., 1903-08-26

Miss Lenore Halstead has returned TO
Washington from the seashore. She VIII
leave the city this week to join Mrs.
Halstead in Cincinnati. Colonel Hal
stead and family plan to be in Wash
ington again next winter.
The Washington times., 1903-08-26

Miss Louise Sturgis, of East Brook
land. has returned from a visit in PhiIa-
delphia, Pa.
The Washington times., 1903-08-26
Clymer-S -Sturgis.

The engagement is announced of
George Clymer, of this city, to Miss
Susan Sturgis, daughter of Mrs. Russell
Sturgis, of Boston. Mr.. Clymer is a
son of Mrs. William B. ShubricR Clymar.
and is in the class of 1905 at Harvard.
The Washington times., 1903-08-26

Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Gould are at Sara
toga, where they have taken a cottage
for the rest of the season.
The Washington times., 1903-08-26
Social News and Gossip of The Day.

will leave Washington in few DAYS for
Atlantic City. Wilmington, and New
York for three weeks visit. Before
her return South she will spend several
weeks here with friends.
The Washington times., 1903-08-26
Hagner-Rice.

The wedding of Randall H. Hagner, of
this city, and Miss Anna Rice Lawrence,
of Flushing, r. l., will take place on Oe-
tober 2s, instead of November 2S, as has
been announced.
The Washington times., 1903-08-26

Mrs. T. De Witt Talmage. and her
daughter, Miss Rebekah Collier. and Mrs.
Mcdonald. of Washington, are located
in the Whiteface Inn, Lake Placid, y. II.
The Washington times., 1903-08-26
Summer Resort Gossip.

Senator and Mrs. Chauncey Depew, who
go to Newport early in September,
where they will be the guests OF Mrs
Vanderbilt, at the Breakers.
The Washington times., 1903-08-26

W. P. Page and family, of Twenty
second and Cincinnati Streets. Lang
don, have returned after fifteen days
sojourn on the banks of the lower Po-
tomac
The Washington times., 1903-08-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Doolittle, of
Washington, are at Lenox for the rest
of the season, where they have taken
apartments at the Greenock Inn.
The Washington times., 1903-08-26

Mrs. Charles Watson, of Philadelphia,
is visiting relatives in Langdon.
The Washington times., 1903-08-26

The Misses Margaret and Made Bayly
have joined their grandfather and aunt,
Mr. and Mrs. Howard. at the Baltimore
Inn, Cape May, n. j., where they are
spending the month of August
The Washington times., 1903-08-26
McGill- Talbot.

Miss Louise H. Talbot and A. r. Nc
Gill were married at Baltimore on Sat
urday. They will be at home at Takoma
Park after Monday next
The Washington times., 1903-08-26
Lanqdon Notes.

Misses Kate and Mary Hobgood. of
LangdOn. have returned from their vaca-
tion. Mrs. John Hobgood has gone to
Colonial Beach for a two weeks visit
with her sister, who has a cottage at
that resort.
The Washington times., 1903-08-26

Miss Susie Harvey. of Langdon
Heights. is visiting at the farm home of
her uncle, Col. Truman Cross, clerk Of
the court OF Prince George county. Mary
land.
The Washington times., 1903-08-26

DR.. J. c. Exner has returned to tie
city, after two months of study and
pleasure combined.
The Washington times., 1903-08-26

Among the Washingtoniars who have
booked passage OF the American liner
New York, which sails today for south
ampton, are Mr.. and Mrs. William Ell
roy Curtis, Miss Elsie Curtis and Ken
meth Curtis. Mr.. and Mrs Robert Giles.
Fred E Montgomery, and DR.. II. NJ
Newman.
The Washington times., 1903-08-26

Monday marked the beginning of the
week of the children's carnival ah AS
bury Park. The week opened with the
banquet of the queen to her court ladies
and gentlemen Monday night at the
Hotel Columbia.
The invitations issued by Queen Titania
Miss Ethel Martin-Jonesl were printed
in gold on natural lily leaves, and were
unique and pretty. The invitation reads
as follows:
Il, Titania. Queen of the Fairy Carni-
val of the thirteenth annual baby pa
rade, Asbury Park, command you to be
present at my royal palace. Hotel CO.
lumbia, Monday evening. August "a, 1909,
at the hour of 9, when we will partake of
the banquet prepared for Prince Charm
ing and Princess Cinderella and all my
maids of honor
Tonight the coronation ball will be
held at the Brunswick, and the weeks
festivities will eliminate in the pic
turesque baby parade on the Boardwalk
Friday afternoon
Ridgeley McBlair. E. r. McBlair. tr.,
and C. r. McBlair are registered at the
Ponce de Leon Atlantic City.
Mrs. E. Hall. Miss C. Hall and Miss
B. Hall, Of this city, have gone TO At
lantic City for a short stay and are
registered at the Raleigh
Some of the naval officers well known
in Washington who are enjoying life at
City are Capt smedley Darling
ton Butler. who is at the Rudolf;
Lieut.. E. Vail, at the Lehman, and Cap
tain Baird, at the Dennis.
Clarence Bealle, A. N. Hamilton, W. A.
Naughtea, \ D. Rittenhouse. and w. A.
Jones, all of Washington, are registered
at the Hotel Dennis, Atlantic City.
J. E. Rigney, of Washington. is spend
ing his vacation at Brighton Beach.
The Washington times., 1903-08-26

A recent visitor of note at the Louis
burg. Bar Harbor, Is Isan Takeshita. a
lieutenant commander in the Japanese
navy, and the present naval attache Of
the japanese legation. He will later
rejoin his friend, Ashi Kitazaki. at the
Louisburg. before attending the ma
neuvers in Portland
Ambassador George Won L. Meyer, who
is now visiting in America. will shortly
go 70 Lenox 10 visit his sister, Mrs.
Samuel rockingham, who has a cot
tage at Prides Crossing for the season.
Miss Alice Burbage and Mrs. Burbage.
who have been at Haven, Me-, for some