davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Dziennik Chicagoski. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1890-1971, 1903-01-07
mieckich kapitalistow, ktorzy
chca splacic dug Venezuela.

Monachlurn, 7go stycznla. =
Radzca sadowy Guggenheimer
przyczyni1 sic do rozwodu belgij-
skiego konsula Steub z zona i ma
stepnie pojedynkowai sic Z MIN.
Z tego powodu wytoczono mu
process na tenn miejscu, ma kto-
rem Guggenheimer wyglaszal
dotychczas wyroki, zasiadzie on
teraz jako oskarzony.
Pretoria, 7 stycznia. = Ma "a
bawe ogrodowa, urzadzona przez
gubernatora ma Geese angielskie-
go 1ninistra kolonij, Chamberlai-
ma, przybyli generalowie Botha,
Delarey, Cronje Srnuts. Pani
Chamberlain rozmawiaia z mimi
uprzejmie, wyrozniajac zwlasz-
cza generala Cronje Pomaga ona
skutecznie lninistrowi kolonij 60
dzic Boerow z nowym porzad-
klein rzeczy W Afryce poludnio-
wei.
Petersburg, 7 stycznia.
Ksiaze Elm Ed Dauly, gubernator
perskiej solicy Teheranu, zostal
przeniesiony do Arabistanu, po-
niewaz szach perski podejrzewal
go chec wywolania rewolucyi.
Ksiaze Elm Ed Dauly ulega
wplywom agentow angielskich.
Berlin, 7 stycznia. Rad
niemiecki uwiadomii Rad rosyj-
ski, ze Niemcy ME przylaczaja
sic do protestu Anglii Wioch
przeciw przejsciu rosyjskich tor
pedowcow przez ciesnine Darda-
nelska.
Wielki ksiaze Toskahski usiiu-
je nakionic syna, arcyksiecia Le-
opolda Ferdynanda, brata zbie-
glej nastepczyni tronu saskiego,
azeby zerwal stosunki panna
Adamowicz i przeprosil cesarza
Franciszka T0zefa.
Rad przystapil do ukladow Z
Rosya Stanami Zjednoczonyini,
majacych ma celu zawarcie trak-
tat6w handlowych temi mocar-
swami.
Washington, 7 stycznia. =
Generality prokurator Knox
przedlozyi "a posrednictwem pre-
zydenta senatowi swq opinie O
trustach. Powiedziano w niej, re
niena powodu przeszkadzac two
rzeniu sic trustow, poniewaz przy
kapitalach, ktorymi rozporzadza-
ia Amerykanie, ME istnieje oba-
wa, azeby trustow potworzyiy
sic monopole. Nalezy wszakze u
trzymac w mocy zasade wolnej
konkurencyi i potrzeba uchwallc
prawa. regulujace handel misdzy-
narodowy. Me powinno bye do
zwolonem kompaniom przewozo-
wynn zmieniac rat frachtowych
ma korzysc pewnych osob lub
korporacyj. Me powinno bye VOL
no korporacyom zbywac produk-
tow po cenach nizej kosztu pro-
dukcyi, azeby tym sposobem "a
bijaG konkurencye.
Knox radzi wysadzic komisye,
kt6raby sprawe trustoW szczego-
lowo rozbierala i ktoraby kon-
gresowi przedstawiala wnioski,
majace ma celu upoWaznlc Rad
zwiqzkowy do zapobiegania mad
uzyciom trustow.
Philadelphia, 7 stycznia. = Ko-
misya rozjemcza przystapiaa
wczoraj do przesluchiwania no
wych swiadkow W sprawie straj-
ku weglowego. Szeryf Schadt z
Lakawanna opowiada1 o naduzy-
ciach strajlcier6w, ktore zmusily
go do proszenia gubernatora o
przyslanie milicyi. Schadt przy-
znal wszakze, re przy usmlerza-
niu rozruch6w pomagal mu cze-
sto skutecznie prezydent John
Mitchell.
Przesluclliwanie swiadk6w zaj-
rnie jeszcze caly miesiac czasu.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-16
UNBIDDEN GUESTS
HELP THE BEST MAN
Verdant Green Had Been Up Against City Ways
and Was a Bit Nervous About Kissing Bride.

the swinging doors. This was satisfy
ing.
an idea seemed to strike Mr.. Verdant
Green, for he Immediately fell upon his
hands and knees and crept Under the
swinging bamboo doors into the saloon.
About this time his friend from Viz
ginia arrived and asked for Mr.. Gree II
and was told that the last seen of him
he was creeping on his hands and knees
into the saloon.
After having satisfied his thirst Mr..
Green joined his friend in the justice S
Office and the marriage ceremony was
performed The Justices constable
who Is something of wag, said that
1t was customary for the best man 10
kiss the gride. Mr.. Verdant Green
doubted this and appealed to specta-
tors for advice. He was told that the
custom still prevailed. Verdant then
made a show OF kissing the bride. lie
was standing about six feet from her
and attempted to bend over far enough
to touch her lips with his. He tailed
and the bystanders admoniShed him 10
'go closer" This, after some persoa-
slol, he did, and completed the cere-
mony according TO the molten OF the
constable
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-16

A Young man came to the city yester-
day from Virginia. To be more specific.
he came from 1.-The green fields OF Nir-
ginla," and he had the sunshine OF
the country in his face and manner
too" Verdant Green would be an APP
propriate name for the visitor from the
old Dominion State.
Two tasks we're presented to the var
ginian; one. the entering Of a saloon
through a swinging wicker door, and
the other kissing a bride. He accom-
plished both greatly TO the amusement
OF everyone who was within eye shot
Mr.. Green. as he is entitled to be
called, came 10 Washington as the best
man st "a friends wedding The young
men and the prospective bride reached
the city about noon and decided that
Justice of the peace should perform the
marriage ceremony. After having ar
ranged matters with the justice. whose
office Is In Louisiana Avenue. opposite
Judiciary Square, Mr.. Verdant Green and
the groom elect repaired to the City
Hall to obtain marriage license. Be
fore the license was issued the groom
soon Ito be and his friend returned to the
office OF the Justice to confer with the
bride-elec Mr.. Green and the young
woman remained in the Justices Office
while the groom returned TO the City
Hall for the license.
Mr.. Verdant Green suddenly devei-
oped 4 great thirst. He asked the JUS
tees constable where he could get a
''nip''-that's what they call f'dr hng-
ers straight in some parts of Virginia
The constable directed Mr.. Green &c q
| saloon near the Justices Office.
At this season of the year this sa-
loon, like most others. has double
bamboo swinging screen in place of g
door. The building was pointed out &c
Mr.. Green. He walked TO II and STOOD
| in front of the door as If in hesitation
or perplexed. He took step nearer
the swinging doors and tried to lool
over them into the saloon. This dic
not satisfy him. He then bent down tt
the pavement and peered underneath
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-16
ALEXANDRIA A CITY
OF MANY CHARTERS
How Municipal Government Has Fared in the Past
One Hundred and Fifty Years.

mayor. the board of aldermen. and the
common council, each separate. This
development in the municipal govern
ment was continued until 1866. when the
city council was reduced TO one body.
composed of four members from each
ward This charter lasted only short
time, and in 1866 a new government.
consisting of board OF aldermen and
common council. was again created.
A further development was made oy
the charter OF 1871. and since that time
Alexandria has had five or six amended
charters, all, however. on the same
lines The last amendments have all
looked to special improvements in the
streets and sewers. but the new con-
stitution OF Virginia has made special
developments in the government o.
Alexandria, and even a near-sighted
citizen may see a new charter close at
hand.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-16
COMMISSIONERS ORDER
STREET IMPROVEMENTS
Action TAKEN Yesterday in Eleven
Separate Contracts.

The Commissioners yesterday issued
the following orders relative to the re-
surfacing and grading of certain streets:
That the north roadway of Massachu-
sets Avenue northwest, between Fourth
and Fifth Streets. be resurfaced, at an
estimated cost of 81.
That the roadway Of Q Street north
west. between Valley and Thirty second
etreets. be resurfaced, at an estimated
cost of Sl.sOo
That the roadway of Twelfth Street
northwest. between Rhode Island and
Vermont Avenues be resurfaced at an
estimated cost Of $4,000
That the roadway OF Twentieth Street
northwest, between and F Streets, be
resurfaced at an estimated cost of 50. 200.
That the roadway Of Madison Street
northwest. between Fifteenth and Seven
teenth Streets be resurfaced at an esti-
mated cost of 1920.
That the roadway of Washington Street
northwest, from Fourteenth Street to
the first alley entrance on the north side
west OF Fourth Street be resurfaced at
an estimated cost of $1.700.
west. between Eleventh and Twelfth
Streets be resurfaced at an estimated
cost Of 81, 500.
That The roadway OF D Street south
west. between Third and Four and "a halt
Streets. be resurfaced at an estimated
cost OF $500.
That 500 be used for the purpose OF
adjusting to grade the footwalks adjoin-
ing the roadway Of Tenth Street south
east. between East Capitol and E
Streets.
That $40 be used for the purpose Of
adjusting the brick footwalks adjoining
the roadway of Ninth Street southeast
between North Carolina Avenue and E
Street
That the asphalt pavement at the in
fersection of East Capitol and Tenth
Streets southeast be remooeled to con
form TO the grade of the new pavement
of Tenth Street southeast. between Eas
Capitol and B Streets, at an estimated
cost of So
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-16

When established in July, 1749, Alexan-
dria was governed by twelve trustees
named in its chapter. These trustees
we're mainly agents for the sale of lots,
had little municipal power. and every one
OF their official acts had to be signed by
come effective.
These trustees filled all vacancies in
the board, and the people had no voice
whatever In their selection. The board
had. however, no power OF taxation.
The second stage OF municipal govern
ment was reached about the close OF the
American Revolution, when q charter
was granted making the corporation of
Alexandria" to consist of twelve mem
bers. These corporators were elected by
the qualified voters each year. Upon com
ing into ONCE they elected from their
own number a mayor. a recorder. and
four aldermen, the remaining six cor
porators being called common council
men. The whole twelve members met IN
one body, the mayor presided. and the
recorder was clerk. the aldermen having
no more vote than the councilman. The
only special function of the four alder
men was as associate justices of the
mayors court OF hastings.
This form of government continued
until 1904, when the town. having been
coded by Virginia to the United States.
| Congress granted new charter similar
TO that OF Washington and Georgetown.
/ This established a common council and
mayor. The common council consisted
of four persons from each of :our
wards, and they elected a mayor, who
however, could not be a member of .he
council. but had special functions ont
side The common council elected IT'S
own clerk and president.
This charter. with successive amend
ments, one of which gave the choice oi
mayor to the people, continued as long
as Alexandria remained in the>District Of
Columbia, but when Alexandria was
retroceded TO Virginia the General AS
sembly OF that State, in 1852. made 1
new government, consisting OF the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-16
SINCERITY DOUBTED
OF WOULD-BE SUICIDE

II has been learned that On Friday
morning John Frey. sixty-four years old.
of 323 Missouri Avenue northwest. at
tempted suicide. That at least is the
opinion of Harry c. Browning. of 33f
Missouri Avenue. who heard a pistol
shot about o'clock and rushed into
the house next door. in time to disarm
Frey The shot which was fired took
effect in the ceiling. Frey once made an
attempt to poison himself, but the police
of the Sixth precinct, who are familiar
with Frey, do not think ne is really
anxious 10 de.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-16
LUMBER INSPECTION
RAISES A QUESTION
Not Determined Who Is TO Pay
When District Is Buyer.

The Commissioners, on the motion OF
Commissioner Macfarland, have refer
red to the Corporation Counsel for his
ruling. an important point relative 20
the payment for lumber inspection, which
has beer raised by Thomas W. Smith. n
MS letter Mr. Smith says:
Il inclose a sheet for lumber inspect
ed by Robert T. Ballard at my yard July
IS. This lumber was sold to the Dis
trict of Columbia, and was delivered in
accordance with their orders, satisfac-
terry to all concerned
1.-The point I want to make is that
Mr. Ballard has presented to me a bill
for $1.33, being at the rate of 80 cents
per thousand feet, board measure, for
inspecting and measuring this lot of lum-
ber
The law under which he operates pro-
vides that half the cost of inspection
shall be paid by the buyer. and half by
the seller The District in this case is
the buyer, and Thomas W. Smith the
seller. Is Mr.. Bal.Ard directed by thu
District Of Columbia to collect of me
the seller, the full amount of the fee
which he is allowed by law to charge
for inspecting and counting lumber?"
George A. Howe, Acting Sealer OF
Weights and Measures, referred the let
ter to Commissioner Macfarland, with
the following Endorsement:
The. inclosed letter raises a question
hich / am unable to decide, and I sug-
gest that il be submitted TO the Cor
poration Counsel for his opinion Las
summer the Engineer Department tenn
| porarily employed one of the inspector
of lumber TO inspect lumber purchases
| by that department, and paid him Pc
diem compensation.
/ In this case the Engineer Department
has raised the question as to the qualit,
OF the lumber furnished IT by the con
tractor, Mr.. Smith, and for its specia
protection requested the inspection. Tn
terms buyer and seller In my judg
ment, refer to the lumber dealer as tn
buyer, and the person from whom n
buys, as the seller" =
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-16
COL. ALLEN REPORTS ON
POTOMAC RIVER WORK
Shows Improvements for July in
Vicinity of Washington.

Colonel Alien. the engineer Officer
in charge of Potomac River Improve
ments, has submitted report 70 Cen
eraI Gillespie showing the work done
near Washington in July.
The hydraulic dredge Dewey, which is
working on the Anaeostia Flats.
dredged 23.1S4 cubic yards Of material
from the Anacostia River and deposited
II on the fats. Dredging will continue
there during August
Much earth was dumped in Potomac
Park under direction OF Major Allen.
and proposals for dredging In the
Washington channel were opened.
Preliminary work on the proposed
new highway bridge was started. and
the contract Will probably be awarded
| in few days
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-16
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Harry Green. 80. and Lille windeer.
%.
William Frilots. %. and Harriet Gray
son, 81.
alt a. Carmore. rs. Of Baltimore, and
Mildred A. Clark, 20
William H. caupton. So, and Louise e
Reisinger, p.
James NJ. Disney. p, OF District OF
Columbia. and Ida II. Thomas. %. of
Howard county. Nd
]. Morgan Smith. %. of New York city.
and Julia = Patterson, 81, OF District
of Columbia.
Frank Parker. %. and Carrie Floyd.
1s
Charles Henry Kent, 45. andd Eliza
beth Hall. q, both Prince William
county, Md.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-16
BROTHERS OF Mr.. SHREVE
NAMED AS BEMEFICiARlES

The will OF. Charles NJ Snreve has
been filed for probate. It is dated No
vember Is, 1902, and directs that with
the exception OF $500 beaueathed to his
mother, his estate be divided among his
brothers, William o.. Samuel F., and
John A. Shreve.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-16
DEATH RECORD.

The following deaths have been re-
ported TO the Health Office for the
twenty four hours ending at noon today
Augustus Poliner. so years.
Lucius l. Smith. IS years
Annie n Poore, 81 years.
Earl E Wilson. months.
John " Veeney, months.
Infant OF Daniel and Elizabeth Con-
ner. 6av.
Infant Of William and Annie Slater,
ds-.
Infant Of Frederick K and Eva L
Boomhower. l day.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-16
CONTRACT TIME EXTENDED.

The Commissioners have ordered that
the completion OF the contract with
Gleeson & Humphrey for the construc-
tion OF Abby 8. Simons School Build
ing, on Pierce Street northwest, be-
tween North Capitol and First Streets.
be extended to October l. 1903. without
penalty or cost of inspection.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-16
Facile Princeps.

Yeung people ambitious 70 succeed are reg
istering daily in Office OF Spencerian Business
College for the day and night classes that
open Monday August 81. This institution il
always early in the field. See Educational.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-16

SI2s to Baltimore and Return Every
Saturday and Sunday via 3. & o.
R. r
All trains both ways, both days. except Royal
Limited, leaving Washington 3 and Baltimore
:55 p m
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-16
Buttons and Trimmings.

The popular kinds at less than
half first-of- season prices;
Fine quality Pearl Buttons, black,
shaded. and white; sew-through and
wire shanks. Were 39c and Soc 15C
dozen. Cut TO-
Popular Small and Medium White
Pearl Buttons; also Black and Shad-
ed Large and Medium Size Buttons.
Worth &c TO CSC a dozen. Cut 1EsC
Is pieces of Fancy Applique and
Persian Trimmings that should DC
be 75e TO SIPS yard. Cut to-. 81
Braid Trimmings. black, white.
and colors; in silk and mohair. &c
Worth 19c and 25c yard. Cut to-.
LIST floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-16
Notable Floral Achievements

Are the rule with Guide Every floral piec'
he plans possesses merit. 1924 L.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-16
The New Fall Dress Goods,

A good representation of the fall
styles will be ready tomorrow
New fall suitings-36 inches wide
AID in the tiny check patterns
and variety OF color combina-
tions and blue and black A dQC
yard .-.----.--
New Etamines-Piain and in both
street and evening shades: consider
able different from the eta
mines Of spring and summers fQC
3S-ipches wide and yard.
Novelty Suitings-These come IN
variegated stripe effects. and are
particularly adapted for the max
ing Of the long skirted coat 7SC
suits. 4S-inches wide; a yard.
Variegated Homespuns-These are
81 inches wide and are designed
especially for separate skirts QqC
Among the shades for fall blues
viii be exceptionally prominent.
French Voile-In these we have
number OF shades OF the new blues
and violet. as well as castor.
mode, ivory. rose. and ciel.sS1 D.
a yarO
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-16
New Fall Waistings,

New Fall WaistingS.
One pattern particularly good g
sort of checkerboard weave. checks
inside OF checks and reverse weay-
ing together with the mercerizing.
giving pleasing changeable effect
These come in mouse gray.
garnet. light blue, and pink 7Sc
a yard. IL
Another pretty pattern Is shown
in white and pearl grounds In
these the threads run seemingly for
a little way In every conceivable
direction. Very rich In lustre TIC
that is permanent. A yard. ID
Among the other novelties 7Sc
are cheviot patterns-a yard. IL
p,,n. cro,x :. 25e
And fieece-b back wais tings with
little black threads and spots 90c
on white grounds at. yard. ~
First floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-16

FREMONT BLANKET-A single
bed 1914 Blanket. of pure white wool,
bound with silk Sale price, 81 5n
pair NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-16

Full size Double Bed
Spreads in Margeilles
patterns. a new lot of
usual 1925 grade, QRC
at ....--.....
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-16

NIAGARA" BLANKET - These
are standard serviceable red blank
cts preferred by many to the white
or gray; made with black border and
with wide black silk binding & 1S
Sale price, pair. ..........-. S'HV
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-16

Toilet Needs Reduced.
Five articles at considerable saw
ing for Mondays shoppers It's
noteworthy that our prices are in
variably lower than elsewhere
You cannot duplicate these offer
ings.
Kann's Antiseptic Boracic Acid
Skin Soap. Always 15c- Mon &C
Jay H. .----.---
Kann's Pure Glycerine Soap, u
pound bar; 1oc cakes Monday It
TOT
All Carbolic Glycerine Soap.
splendid for the complexion. 1SC
Monday, three cakes for. -
Nine. Yale's Almond Blossom Com
plexion Cream; regularly Soc 2Sc
Monday At ---------------
The Prophyiactic Tooth 15c
Brush. Monday for.-.-.-.--.. -
First floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-16

"ARGosY'' BLANKET-A full size
fine White Blanket, without a thread
of cotton, very fine wool. silk bound,
borders Of either red. blue. S5.25
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-16

THE FAVORITE' BLANKET-An
AllWoOl Blanket that has for years
proved its excellence, handsomely
finished with silk. comes with Dor
ders three colors. red. blue. & mn
or pink. Sale price, pair. 80. wv
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-16

BEAUTY" BLANKET-Full ia
California Blanket, every thread
wool, fine soft finish. made with
wide silk binding, fancy borders.
Comes in light blue or pink
combined co n9na,, with era gray Real $500
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-16

LEXINGTON" BLANRET-A fine
Gray Wool Blanket, double bed-size
and a favorite for children's
use; silk bound. Sale price. 81 IN
pair. Tf.oV
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-16

FIRST CHOICE" BLANKBT-A
very fine All-wool Blanket, double
bed size. made with silk binding.
with Ed1asr red spin pink r or light ga- blue $3.50
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-16

Three designs in r0Gl
Marseilles Spreads for
large double beds; 81 10
worth $3.50, at. Wiz
'loor.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-11-05
WAS BADLY FRIGHTENED.
But Only Slightly Injured by Explc

G.. p Bowers of the firm OF Bowers &
Wadley. furniture dealers at SIS East
Douglas avenue, was badly frightened.
although only slightly injured, yesterday
morning about o'clock, when can of
oil exploded while he was pouring the
contents on a stove in which the fire
was slow at catching.
The can was supposed to contain only
kerosene. 1t had once been filed with
gasoline, however, and when the kero-
sene was put in the can was not entirely
empty. Bowers got the can too near the
fire. the contents caught and an explosion
occurred, His trousers caught fire but
the blaze was easily extinguished by a
bucket of water thrown on it.
Mr.. Bowers experienced no serious re-
suits from the accident and beyond
three or four blisters which have raised
on his legs where the flames were the
hottest. he is uninjured. After a con-
finement of several hours to his bed while
the blisters were bandaged, Mr.. Bowers
was up again and is able to be out today.
The fire department was called to the
scene of the explosion. but it's services
were not needed. There was no damage
to the stock of furniture owned by the
firm