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The Washington times., 1903-02-09
REQUEST FOR A LEGAL OPINION

Lambert & Baker, attorneys for Iau-
rice J sheehan, have fled application
with the Excise Board for the removal Of
Mr. SheebaE's barroom license from l27
II Street northeast, to 1916 Second Street
northeast. and they request an opinion
from the Corporation Counsel whether or
not the removal is legal Il appears the
new saloon. by one measurement, IS
withia 400 feet OF the building occupied
by the Little Sisters OF the Poor" in
which there l. a chapel for religious wor-
ship It is desired 10 know whether the
clause in the liquor license law forbid
ding the location Of saloons within 400
feet o. places OF religious worship ap-
plies n this case.
The Washington times., 1903-02-09
BRooKLAND's SCHOOL BUILDING,

The Brookland Citizens Association
will be informed by the District Com
missioners that the proposed four-room
addition TO the public school house in
BrookIand will be completed about
August /, according to present expec-
tations. It appears the plans are com
pIpted, the contract for construction
viii be let about the 1st of March. and
the specifications require the work TO
be done within five months after the exc
cution OF the contract
The Washington times., 1903-02-09
ELKS TO CELEBRATE
An ANNIVERSARY

Washington Lodge no. Is. B P o.
Elks, VIII celebrate its tweuty-frst an
niyersary on Thursday. February %. The
anniversary committee, q which Edward
J. Shine is chairman. has made arrange
ments for banquet. Thursday night. at
Masonic Temple, corner Of Ninth and T
Streets northwest. Commencing at S
o'clock Only Elks are invited to at
tend, though each member Is permitted
TO bring ladies'
The Washington times., 1903-02-09
MYSTERIOUS DEATH DUE
TO BRIGHT'S DISEASE

The slight mystery which surrounded
the demise of Henry Wise. colored, at
the workhouse last Friday night was
cleared away yesterday by a post mOTJem
examination Of the body made by Deputy
Coroner Glazebrook. It was found he
had died of Bright's disease
The Washington times., 1903-02-09
TWO FIRES IN ONE HOUSE.

Two fires broke out within q short
tine OF each other in tho residence OF
silas Budd at 1641 sixth Street north
west last night and early this morning.
The first blaze was caused by the ex-
plosion Of an otlst0ve. and resulted in
a damage Of about $500 Shortly after
midnight flames were again discovered.
and another alarm was turned in. The
FIRE was quickly extinguished, however
causing only q tridiHg loss.
The Washington times., 1903-02-09
RUFFIN GOES BACK TO PRISON,

to Two years IN the State prison at
Trenton, y j., for petit larceny by
Judge Anderson this morning. The
prisoner stole a sack of -four from Jesse
c. ETgood and the court has ordered the
return Of the -four. Wallace has served
term of six months for a similar
crime, and before that had already been
convicted twice on the same charge
The Washington times., 1903-02-09
MARRIAGE LICENSE ISSUED.

Gustav n BuchwoId. -. and Madge J.
Roberts, i. TCnIeyJoWu. District of
Columbia
Edwin l. Mansfield, 40, and Ellie Key
Reigan. q.
Charles J. Mullin, y, and Kate Rob
iG6On. IS.
Cleveland Able, jr., 81. Washington,
=. c.. and FTida Daner, %. of Wolfen-
bUttal, Brunswick, Germany.
The Washington times., 1903-02-09
Good Templar Exercises.

S. ". Russell, grand chief tempIar Of
the District, delivered an address last
town. the occasion being the regular gos-
pei temperance meeting, held under the
auspices of Silver Star Lodge. No. 20.
/ o. G. T, of TenIeytown- Albert Z.
Shoemaker, attorney for the Anti-SaIoon
League, and member of the lodge, pre-
sided.
The Washington times., 1903-02-09
Services at Dumbarton Church.

The Rev. William H. Chapman, who
was pastor of the Dumbarton Avenue
Church during the civil war, preached
at the morning service at the church
yesterday. The Rev. I. G. Smith, of
Washington, ohiciated at the evening
service.
The Washington times., 1903-02-09
MAJOR SYLVESTER ON
NEEDS OF THE POLICE

larger salary in other lines than in
The police service. The natural re
suit is that applications for positions
on the force from men whose service is
desirable are becoming fewer every
year. Should Congress provide, as was
proposed recently, for Z grade of men
at $3.50 per year. 1t would soon be a
very difficult task to secure proper ma
teriaI with which TO supply vacancies
on the force Times are good and work
plentiful, and good men will so where
they can be best compensated for their
labor.
Increase OF Detective Force.
Another need is the increase Of the
detective force. Thirty men would be
none too many for this large jurtsdtc-
ton With twenty TO thirty demands
per day. besides emergency cases, which
are liable to develop at any moment,
the present force Of fourteen men is
entirely Inadequate. and results neces-
sariIy in the overworking OF the force,
and. but for the fine personnel Of the
men, and their devotion to duty. would
result in the escape Of many cases from
the ends of justice.
II the history Of the department for
the past I'VE years but two murder eases
are unsolved. in addition to those now
occupying the attention Of the force.
v which is q good record, and compares
most favorably with the records Of other
large cities: but with an adequate force
there could be continued and uniuter-
rupted work, such as captured Frank
Funk. the murderer of old man Brooks.
on Twenty-second Street. several years
ago. after he had escaped Justice for
nearly two years
Other Urgent Needs.
7 could continue listing the minor re
ouirements of the department at cOnsid-
cradle length. but will only mention the
need for two more matrons. and dis
tinct telephone switchboard a new sta
tionhouse for No. precinct, and new
cell rooms in nine other houses. all of
which are essential 10 the best working
Of the force.
Any list Of needs Of the police in the
District would be incomplete without
mention OF the necessity OF a squad Of
men at all times OF the day and night OF
such crowded sections as Pennsylvania
Avenue, F Street. and Connecticut Avenue
and around the quarters of the foreign
legations, where we are responsible for
the safety and comfort Of the distin-
guished foreigners who are constantly 1T
Washington. More post men are also
needed for duty during the entire TWEEN
ty-fOur hours in all the villages adjacent
to the city. and which by the peculiar
conditions Of the District are dependent
on the metropolitan police for protec-
ton. II is TO be hoped that Congress will
become COgnizant OF these various cry
ing needs which I have listed. and that
some provision will soon be made to rem
der more efficient the force of men on
whom the entire community depends for
safety"
The Washington times., 1903-02-09
70 CURE 1 COLD II ONE DAY

Take Laxative BrOmo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money IL it fails
% cure. E. W Groves signature is on
each box. 25c.
The Washington times., 1903-02-09
Dr.. Fardon's Patriotic Endeavors.

DR.. A. P Pardon, of the Washington
Board os Trade, is soliciting prominent
residents Of Georgetown TO make ed-
dresses in the various public schools on
Friday, February 20, the occasion being
the celebration OF Washington's Birth
day
The Washington times., 1903-02-09
Che Uin1e8,
ADJUSTMENTS OF THE DAY.

so D. n
CHASE edmond Hares' company and Polite
Vaudeville. @-I5 and Sis p. m
CoLUNRIA-Eleano Robson in Audrey" Sis
p nl-
EMPIRE-Biiou stool. Company 2:I5 and SIS
D. m
LAFAYETTE Janice Meredith" SID p. m.
LYCEUN-Robic hHickcTbOcEeTs. 2-l5 and
S-l5 o. m
EATIONAL,-Tirguia Harmed in Iris" 500
The Washington times., 1903-02-09
THE NEWS OF GEORGETOWN.

of Mrs. Elizabeth Marcy. who died Fri
day Rev. George W. Gray oficiated at
the services. The interment vas made
In the Walkers Chapel Cemetery. Mrs.
Marcy was sixty-eight years Of age.
and the wife of James Marcy. Death
was due to an attack Of the grip
The Washington times., 1903-02-09
Rummage Sale.

a rummage sale win be held this
week at 1857 Thirty-second Street
nor west under the auspices OF the
ladies Of Trinity Catholic Church. The
proceeds viii be for the benefit of the
proposed Trinity parish hall and school
house.
The Washington times., 1903-02-09
CITY BPEVTTTFS

Nero Taylor, .ccIored, aged sixty years
OF Goat Alley. was slightly injured BY
fall from an T Street car. AT Ninth
Street yesterday. He was taken TO the
Emergency Hospital. and later sent
home
The Washington times., 1903-02-09
Personals

Capt. J J. Balm, formerly Of the
Weather Bureau, who has been confined
to his home. 1928 NJ Street northwest
by a severe attack Of typhoid pneumonia.
Is recovering
The Washington times., 1903-02-09

The people recognize the fact that HeuTiCh's
beers are brewed Of the very best malt and
hops and are Of proper age before leaving the
brewery. which accounts for the great popu-
isrity Of MaerzeH. Senate, and Lager. Phone,
West 81 for a case Of HeUTichs.
The Washington times., 1903-02-09

Heurich's. in its long career as pure and
wholesome beverage extending over a quarter
Of century, has reputation today Of being
the most popular and most s0ught-for beer in
the city. Phone. West -, for a case Of MaeT-
zen. Senate, or Lager.
The Washington times., 1903-02-09
90 Celebrated 80 Vintaee

is represented ia this market bs C. + MuuEu 5
Extra Dry Champagne, 90 whose magnificent
quality and natural dryuess IS due its unique
position. manifested by I25,714 cases imported
In 1902, being 4O7, 20+ bottlet more than any
other brand.
The Washington times., 1903-02-09

Permission has been granted the Co
lumbia National Sand Dredging Com
pany TO locate portable frame build
ing on the southeast corner OF First. and
Nj Streets southwest Discussion arose
relative to the location Of this building
within the IRE limits, but II was shown
that II was not Of permanent char
acter. and would be removed upon the
expiration Of the present lease OF the
company
The Washington times., 1903-02-09
MATINEEs T0MnRR0W-

ACADElIT-"'TEe Night Before Christmas, 80
900 p NJ.
ASE'S-EimGu8 HAYES company and Polite
Vaudeville, 2-I5 p IT.
EMPIRE-Bijou StoCE Company. 2.I5 T. m
LACEJA-Eohic's hnickerboCkers, 2--5 D. m
The Washington times., 1903-02-09

Two cents vas the amount Of booty OBJ
tanned this morning by thief who en-
tered the home Of the Rev Frank NJ
Bristol, $50 c Street northwest. He ran
sacked the house. but overlooked a large
amount Of silEerWare and money
The Washington times., 1903-02-09
The Marcy Obsequies,

Funeral services were held this after
noon at 2 o'clock, at Walkers Chapel,
Va. near Cherrydale, over the remains
The Washington times., 1903-02-09
a Step Toward Success

Z the swings account. Union Trust and
Storage Co. ia 3. pays interest On deposits
G5isCt = CHECK. accounts solicited
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-12-17
ODD NOTIONS OF WOMEN.

Rosa Bonheur treasured small lead
image of ST. Anthony of Padua as a
lucky charm.
Caroline Herschel firmly believed that
if she met a crosseyed beggar in the
morning it presaged the discovery of a
new star that night.
George Eliot was slave to the inf1u-
ence of the hunchback and clubfooted
man and did no literary work upon the
day when she saw one.
Lady Millais. the wife of the great
painter. was convinced that the sack
of doom would sound for any one vYio
stepped on Il crack in the sidewalk.
Harriet Beecher Stowe believed Chat
it was bad luck to throw away tcoth
brush which had outlived it's useful
ness. and to the anguish Of her house
hold preserved every one that she had
ever used
Queen Victoria cherished a number of
superstitions. and among them she be-
iieved that the removal of her wedding
ring would surely bring calamity and
that pet AEanX cat would bring good
luck to the royal household.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-12-17
AN AZ ODE OF THE DEAD.
Not a Cemetery, bat the Great Brit.
isIl Museum.


N0t q Cemetery, but the Great Brit
isl Museum.
70 say that the British museum is a
dead museum may SQUAD like flat bias
phemy to those old habitues Of the in
stituuon to whom its atsmosphere is al
most the breath Of their life and to
whom It's treasures of antiquity and
art are certainly the nourishment of
their minds and souls. But apart from
this little band Of devout worshipers at
the shrine OF learning the British mu-
scum seems to me quite dead-as dead
as q door nail. | have been there many
time, and | went there again and
walked through long and silent CALLER
les peopled only by the gods Of Egypt,
India, China, of ancient Greece and
Rome and thronged only by those Won
dertul works OF sculpture wrought by
cunning hands long crumbled into the
dust OF past ages, but whose spirit of
beauty and reverence still fingers in
these heroes and heroines of old re-
poWn
In some of the rooms one may see
few nursemaids relieving the tedium Of
their daily walk through Bloomsbury
by bringing their little charges to the
museum, where they may amuse them
selves and get material for bad dreams
while the nurses themselves have a
quiet gossip
In the holiday season also one may
see troops of Americans passing swiftly
through the galleries, doing the mu-
scum with wonderful dispatch and
commenting with western levity upon
the relics of ancient civilization and
the bones Of prehistoric men.
But the Londoner does not come. The
time that he can spare from lunch hour
he devotes to a walk up Cheapside, the
Strand or Holborn. 'to look at the
shops" The days work done. he takes
the first train home On a Saturday
afternoon he prefers a matinee, a game
OF tennis or cricket or a few hours on
the river. | do not blame him altogeth-
er. but the fact remains that the Brit
ish museum is to him an abode of the
dead, which he regards with the same
repugnance as a tomb.-Philip Gibbs in
London Mail
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-12-17
HE COULDN'T FORGET.
The Surprise He Got on His Thirty
second Birthday.

The Surprise He Got on His Thirty
second Birthday.
"I'll never forget my thirty second
birthday in New York." said an old
resident meditatively.
"Was it a joyful one" asked the
young man who was lounging about
the club as if time hung heavy on his
hands.
'Joyfulv' exclaimed the old resident.
downright lively. / think my wife
realized afterward that she rather
0verdid the matter"
'Tried to surprise you, did she?
s'She not only tried to, but she sue
ceeded. You see, she always was an
enthusiast in everything she under
took"
sBankrupted you in getting you
presents, | suppose" suggested the
young man.
"Well, not exactly" returned the old
resident refectively, "but her presents
came very near bankrupting me later.
However, they are a good deal of COM
fort to me now, so that / can't say
regret it,"
"Noww calculated the young man.
'Do you mean to say that you still
have them"
Certainly"
"And how long ago was this thirty
second birthday"
"Twenty years ago."
"Twenty years! Heavens! That's a
long time to keep a birthday present"
''Two of them," corrected the old
resident quietly.
MAY ask what they were?" in
quired the young man after pause.
certainly. Twins-both girls" re-
piled the old resident. = New York
Times
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-12-17

Gas Companies Not wanted where

Gas Companies Not Wanted where
the Cucujo Flourishes.
Have you ever heard Of the cucujo!
If you are one Of those unfortunates
who are in the habit of grumbling at
gas bills YOU will wish that the place
was swarming with cucujos, so that
the gas companies might be circum-
vented. The cucuj0 is the FREELY of the
tropics. and it is the most brilliant of
the whole tribe OF light giving insects
or animals. Thirty-eight of them giald
one candle power.
Photographs have been printed ~
two minute exposure Of bromide gsaGss
to their Illumination People in Cuba
confne them in paper lanterns for go
ing about the country at night or for
indoor lighting. Sometimes they at
tach one of the insects to each foot for
travelling in the dark to serve as a
guide to the path; also they use them
as ornaments for the dress and hair.
Cucujos are beetles beginning life as
grubs Skipjacks or springtails they
are sometimes called because when
placed on their backs they jump over
with a clicking sound.
A small species of the same family
is found in Florida and Texas. They
have two luminous spots on the thoraX
and another on the abdomen. Damp
evenings are most favorable to the light
giving, the object of which is presuma-
bly, to attract mate. The young lar
vac feed largely on snails, to which
their bite is poisonous The luminous
organs are developed before the insects
leave the eggs.
Now, theory formerly held was that
these firefies stored up light in the
daytime for emission at night, as is
done by the so called luminous paint
Of calcium sulphide. But it was found
that they shone as brightly as ever
after being confined for ten days in
darkness. Some that were carried
from Cuba to Havre in the pitch black
hold of vessel were brilliant on their
arrival.
A more striking disproof, however,
was afforded by a batch of Larvae
Matched in the dark from eggs laid in
the dark on piece of rotten wood, the
young insects being kept in darkness
for the first six months Of their lives.
They shone as brilliantly as any of the
other firehies.-Golde Penny.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-12-17

The maharajah of Travancore was,
on one occasion at least. worth his
weight in gold. for he was weighed
against Il pure mass of the king of
metals. and. after the scales were bal
anced. the mass of gold was distributed
in charity. This custom, called 'Tulab-
hara.' is one of great antiquity and
is said to be traceable in Travancore to
the fourth century. 1t is not unknown
in other parts of India. though. of
course. gold is only used in the case
of wealthy persons. humber folk be-
ing content to weigh themselves against
spices or grain. On the occasion men
toned the maharajah weighed a little
over nine stone. The Brahmans, it is
said. wished to defer the ceremony in
tt" hope that the maharajah might
more nearly approach the weight of
his father, who did not undergo the
rite until forty-seven years old when
he weighed fourteen and three-quarter
stone.-Golden Penny
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-12-17

We would like to ask, throught
the columns of your paper, if there is
any person who has used eGreen's
August Flower for the cure of Indi-
gestion, Dyspepsia, and Liver
troubles that has not been cured
and we also mean their results, such
as sour stomach, fermentation of
food, haOituai costiveness. nervou
dyspepsia. headaches, despondent
feelings, sleeplessness-in fact, any
trouble connected with the stomach
or liver? This medicine has been
sold for many years in all civilized
ountries, and we wish to pond
with you and send you zone of our
books free of cost. If you never
tried August Flower, try a 25 cent
bottle first. We have never known
of its failing. If so, something more
serious is the matter with Won. The
70 cent size has just been introduced
this year. Regular size Is cents. At
Frost q spies. G. G.2Green,
Woodbury., N. J..
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-12-17
GET CLOSE TO THINGS.
The Experienced shoppers Advice
TO the Quiet Woman.

The Experienced Shoppers Advice
TO the Quiet Woman.
The modest, unassuming woman had
been trying for some time to get the
attention of clerk. but they all seemed
to be busy, and she had not the as
gressiveness 10 crowd in and grab one.
The experienced shopper, having com
pleted her purchases, had time to give a
little sympathy to the quiet one.
"Do you want to buy something's"
she asked.
yes" was the reply, If could only
get the attention Of the clerk"
ooh. that's easy" asserted the expe-
rienced one. Just do as say"
"But they're all so much more siren
uous than am" pleaded the quiet one.
I'D rather go without than be as I'M
womanly and disagreeable as some Of
the women are. really can't fight for
attention. yon know"
Not at all necessary" explained the
experienced shopper. DO you see that
tray Of trinkets over there?"
Eyes,
w w CI dIlO SIStuli ny IL anu DICK uf)
a few of them for closer examination.
Put them back, of course, but just paw
the, collection over without any effort
to get hold of clerk. Reach out for
anything you see, as if you were more
interested in what's on the counter than
in what's behind it."
81 don't see what good that's going to
do"
''Try it and you'll find out"
The quiet woman did as directed, and
within two minutes a floOrWalker was
at her elbow.
do you want anything?" he asked
politely.
She said she cid, and he made it his
business to get a clerk to wait on her.
81 told you So" whispered the expert
enced shopper. sometimes it isn't
necessary to touch a thing. If you just
show a desire to get close to things
that are easily carried away they'll
take you for a shoplifter every time
and get a clerk for you so that you
won't have any excuse for hanging
around"
The quiet woman gasped and felt
guilty all the rest of the time she was
in the store, but she had to admit that
she had learned something about prac-
teal shopping.-Brooklyn Eagle.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-12-17
Why Ralph Edward Objected,

Ralph was great big boy, nearly
three years of age, and had never re-
ceived a name, being called Baby"
'"Pet," Love-" etc. Finally the name
for the small man was decided upon.
and, dressed in his Sunday best, be
went to church with father and mother,
where he was to be baptized. AS the
minister repeated 81 baptize thee
Ralph Edward" he dipped his fingers
into the font and touched the childs
forehead with the shining drops. How
important Ralph Edward felt! At last
he was somebody.
By supper time his face was sadly in
need of washing, but when mother
started to wash her sons brow he cried
out in dismay:
''Oh, don't wash my forehead! I'm
'fraid you'll wash my name awayw
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-12-17
1t Was All Ar.rnnmna

A London barrister used to tell of an
instance that occurred in his own ex.
perience of trial by jury in Wales. A
well known local solicitor named Gar
mons was concerned in a case. While
counsel was addressing the jury it's
members quietly turned from him, put
their heads together, and then the fore.
man addressed the judge, cts no use
lay lord, for the gentleman in the wig
to talk any more, as we agreed in the
Blue Lion last night to vote for Mr.
Garnons Of RhiWgoch."
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-12-17

Steady Jobs Are Feeding the Stock
and Keeping Warm.

The great steady winter jobs on an
American farm in the north nowadays
are feeding the stock and keeping
warm. And keeping warm nowadays
means hauling coal. When l lived in
the country, it meant cutting wood. 1t
meant for our large family constant
teaming day after day from the woods
to the wood yard and a wood pile that
must have covered a quarter of an
acre. 1t meant toward spring the COM
ing Of men with a horse power and
buzz saw to cut frewood, and that was
almost as interesting an operation as
thrashing.
There were other stirring days when
the lake had frozen hard and the ice
house was filled, involving ice cutting
and more teaming and more precarious
hitching on behind loads and going
back in empties. And early in the win
ter there was the momentous and CORY
killing Of pigs. oh. that was indeed a
stirring time! They kill a pig every
second, no doubt. in Chicago now
adays, but that is mere mechanical
routine, with no quality of sport in it.
There was nothing so very slow
about the country winter in days as
late as the civil war. | suppose soap
making as a domestic industry is as
dead as household spinning. In those
times of wood fires and wood ashes all
self respecting families made soap.
Our family had an outstanding kitch-
en- expressly for that use, with a big.
cistern-like hogshead behind it in which
ashes were leached and convenient
tubs for holding the soft soap. y very
handsome substance is soft soap of the
proper consistency and complexion, and
a pleasing exercise it used to be for
the young to stir it with Il stick and
watch it's undulations. All the super
fiuous fat of meat from, our kitchen
was turned into soft soap in these near
by old times.-Harper's Magazine.