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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-04-16

folds to the ground. 1t is a very pref.
ty style and most becoming.
The bodices are also plated hort
zontally and blouse slightly over a
narrow belt. Button trimmings are
greatly to the fore, the tiniest of fiat
gold buttons being the most popular.
This button trimming is distinctly
Breton and has a quaint air all Its
own,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-04-16
Buttoned Boots.

From Paris comes the declaration
that high buttoned boots of black kid
are preferred to all others. Those
with narrow Louis XIV. heels are given
first preference. II gray or tan-col
ored boots or shoes are used, stock
ings, of course, must match. But black
Is really the best style.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-04-16
cheap IproduetIon Of EIeetrIoltv

Succesful experiments have been
made in generating electricity to
light railway trains by placing a fan
on tie front end Of the locomotive.
The pressure Of the air rev.lyes the
fan and produces the power.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-04-16
Pretty Reception Gown.

Gown of tan-colored etamine with
insertions Of cream lace points, and
trimming of button molds covered
with tan velvet. The scarf used as a
finish to the stock, and the wide belt,
are of Dresden silk, having a pale
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-04-16
Eew AmerIcan.RuII, SHIN,

OF the 40 steamships now in Nor.
CAMS combiae, operated as the Inter.
rational Mercantile Marine company.
but ten were built IN America, and
but twelve carry the American flag.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-04-16
A New Thlno In skirts.

The fashionable skirt is to be made
with horizontal plaits three or four
starting from the hips, carried round
to the back and falling in natural
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-04-16

comforts afforded by a poorly ap-
pointed store. They stand or walk
about the whole day long, while carry
Ing on their petty businesses.
Yet they are strong, they enjoy life,
after their own fashion, and they lay
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-04-16
ROM the heart of New

ROM the heart of New
York's kaleidoscope life
comes a practical contra
diction of the common be-
lief that women form the
weaker sex. Fully 5000
women work on the
streets Of the American
metropolis in fair weather
and foul.
The sidewalk Is their
shop, the curbstone their
counter. They know
nothing of the bareSt
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-04-16
Fitted WITH ceIIuloId No..

A damagedhootbalIer has Just been
fitted at a London hospital VITA a eel.
luloid nose.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-04-16
Combination in Trlmmlna.

Toque of silvery white leaves ting.
ed with green, combined with purple
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-04-16
Elaborate Opera Cloak.

Ermlne-lined opera coat Of white
satin, embroidered in pale yellow
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-20
RAILROADS STUDIED IN
GERMAN INSTITUTIONS

Consul General Richard Guenther. rep
resenting the United states at Frank
fort. Germany. has written the State
Department or the attention given the
study OF railroads by German education
al institutions. He says: ~ regular
professorship Of railroadinE is 10 be
created at the Technical High School OF
Berlin. Since 1901. a course OF six lee
lures on railroadinE has been delivered
at this school. but az this limited course
was not sufficient for the important
branch tfor which a programme OF in
struction had been agreed upon in con
junction with the mana cement OF the
State rsilroadsl. IL is now proposed to
establish a full professorship. Much more
attention has recently been paid in the
school TO the construction OF locomotives
and to signaling"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-20
COLD WEATHER GONE,
NOR LIKELY TO RETURN
Continued Rise in Temporal
ture for Some Days.

The thaw which set in this morning.
with its accompaniment of sIush and bad
walking. marks the beginning of the end
of the snow. and cold weather At s
O'Clock the mercury registered IS de-
grees above zero. but the wind had sub
sided, and conditions were rapidly re-
Stunning normal. Cars moved without in
terruption, and as the morning wore on
the downtown streets IN the vicinity of
the big stores resumed their normal &C
tivitv
AT the Weather Bureau. the forecastet
announced no further cold weather was
in sight. and by night the thermometer
would register at least 10 degrees higher
than il did in the earlier part OF the
day. The mercury had not yet passed
the freezing point in its upward course.
but the piercing rays OF the sun made
quick work of the snow wherever they
reached IT, Continued rise in the tenn
perature is assured. the weather man
says. for several days at least.
1T is an I'll wind that blows no one
any good was never more aptIy illus
trGted than in the present instance Ow-
ing to the oren winter that has Dre-
Natleo. and the wave OF economy DC
casiOned by the uncertain prices Of coal
and other fuel, many Of the merchants
who had laid in large stocks of winter
clothing round great part or it on their
hands with little chance of finding Gus
toners for IT, at anything like its real
value During the past few days the
necessity for warm clothing has created
a run on the stores the proDrietors of
which have been glad TO dispose of
their stocks al a price that sent the Gus
toners away satisfied they had receiv-
cd more than their moneys worth
The return of higher temperature has
proved a gOdsend to the members OF the
fire Department. many OF whom were on
the verge Of exhaustion last night as
result OF the severe strain incident to
their hard fights in the face OF zero
weather. Several OF them are TODAY IN
der the care Of the department physi-
cions, bur their ailments are slight. and
they viii soon recover. The others were
kept busy repairing apparatus damaged
yesterday Several of the engines and
one Of the trucks. broke down on the
way 20 the fires yesterday, but fortu-
naiely no one was seriously injured
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-20
ILLINOIS TO DEMAND
MILLIONS FROM TRUST
Enormous Sums Due Under
Resent Decision.

CHICAGO. Feb. 2O.-MiIIions OF dol
lars will be demanded OF Illinois cor
porations in fines under the antitrust
laws. which We're declared constitutions!
by the Illinois Supreme Court wednes-
day
Suits we're commenced in June. 1902.
for the recovery OF $50. fines for each OF
the 163 days which, up to then. mad
elapsed since they had failed to file
with the secretary Of state afidavits
declaring that they were not In a trust.
With the exception OF seventy cases.
in which other stipulatiOns were made
months ago, each corporation will be
asked TO pay fines aggregating $3.50. coo
which we're alleged to be due from them
when the cases were started. They
may be sued again TO recover fines Of
$50 day for every day that has elapsed
since the commencement Of the suits
In addition TO the corporations against
which suits are pending. there are said
to be hundreds OF others which, on ad-
vice OF their attorneys. declined TO make
afidavits as required by law.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-20
FIGHTERS REMAINS To
Be BROUGHT HOME
Copy of Sinclair Court Martial Papers
Given His Mother.

The body Of Private Edward c. Rich
ter, who died in the Philippines Feb
ruary Z. 1902. will be brought 10 his
home in the United States for burial
The announcement was made at the
War Department yesterday. where the
mother Of the young soldier made sew
ersl appeals that her boys body should
rest beside that of his father
Young Richter's case has caused wide
spread interest in the United States.
as his death brought about the court
martial Of Lieutenant Sinclair. who. it
was affirmed. had practiced the water
cure" on the young private. Mrs. Rich
ter is here for the purpose Of procuring
the dismissal of Lieutenant Sinclair
from the army. General Davis has or
dered that she be provided with a copy
Of the court martial proceedings. which
has heretofore been denied.
A new complication arose yesterday
when Colonel Payton. in perusing the
records. found that the cause OF Rich
ter's death was given as appendicitis.
Lieutenant Sinclair. in his letter 70
Mrs. Richter. telling of the soldier
death. informed her that fl was caused
by suffocation. while the court martial
brought out the fact that the water
cure" was applied.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-20
HOT COFFEE FOR MEN
AT EARLY MORNING FIRES
Contributions to the Fund Coming in With Craft
flying Liberaity

From present indications the Dis
trict firemen viii not be called upon to
fight fire in early morning hours with
out their breakfasts. or at least with
out hot coffee and sandwiches. The ex-
perience of the men yesterday and the
suggestion OF Commissioner mcfarland
that subscription be started to pro-
vide means for their relief in severe
weather. and at times Of emergency. re-
suited In contributions Of about SlOO
TO the project
In the morning mail there were six
responses TO the appeal of Commission
ct mcfarland netting SOL Later in
the day others came I'm swelling the
amount beyond the 500 mark.
The early subscriptions were from
Henry Norment. who sent a check for
SO and inclosed another OF a like
amount from his mother. Mrs. Mamie E
Norment; w. 2. Van Wickle, OF the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-20
CHILDREN'S SOCIETY
WILL MEET TOMORROW
Program Announced for
Four Days Session.

The program for the annual convention
| Of the National Society Of the Children
Of the American Revolution. which will
open in Columbian University Hall at
$50 o'clock tomorrow morning. Is as fol
lows:
$3.50 o'cIock-Welcoming reception by
the national officers. At this time all
members will register and receive their
badges. Cards for the Colonial Tea to be
given by the national board of manage
ment at the Washington Club on Tues
day. February -. will be distributed to
members,
10 o'clock-OpcninE Of the convention.
Prayer by the chaplain. Report Of creden-
tails committee Report Of program
committee. Address of national presi-
dent Reports of vice president in charge
Of organization, recording secretary, cor
responding secretary. registrar. and
treasurer. Reports of State directors
l 'clock-Recess.
2 o'clock--Salute to the flag. Music.
Star Spangled Banner" Report Of
chairman Of prize essay committee.
Presentation OF prizes by the national
president. Reading of the three prize es-
says on patriotism. Presentation of en-
blem TO the banner State. Unfinished
and new business. Report of the nomi-
mating committee
Sunday, o'clOck-Public patriotic SER
vice in the Church OF the Covenant, cor
ner Of Connecticut Avenue and y Street
northwest. in commemoration of the
birth OF Washington. Members will as
semble at the church five minutes be-
fore 4 o'clock. when specially reserved
seats viii be given them
Monday. 3 o'clock-M Members will as
semble at the Church OF the Covenant.
Connecticut Avenue and Street north
west. and proceed TO Mount Vernon TO
participate in the patriotic exercises
around the tree planted by the Children
of the American Revolution.
Tuesday. 4 o'clock-A Colonial Tea
will be given by the national board OF
management at the Washington Club. in
honor OF the visiting honorary president.
Mrs. Daniel LothrOp, to which admission
Will be by card only. This will con-
clude the convention Of 1903
The officers of the society are: Presi-
dent. Mrs. George NJ. Sternberg: vice
president in charge of organization, Mrs
A Hannah Clark; recording secretary.
Mrs. Marcus Benjamin: corresponding
secretary, Mrs J. Knox Taylor; regis
trar. Mrs. Harry Heth: treasurer. Mrs.
Violet Blair Janin: chaplain. Mrs Teunis
HamIIn.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-20

Bradbury Piano Company. so; James E.
Fitch. 50; Sarah G. Hughes, 50; Claudius
B. Jewell. s.. and S. V. X, 81.
Mr.. Macfarland expressed satisfaction
at the prompt and generous response Of
the subscribers He sent for Chief Dut-
ton and requested him TO go ahead and
equip the four fuel wagons with boilers
and tin cups. coffee. and sugar. trusting
that enough additional money will be re-
ceived to provide for the entire expense
A fuel wagon goes out on every second
alarm from any box. A third. fourth. or
nth alarm takes out two or more fuel
wagons, and sixth alarm takes out the
fourth fuel wagon. Chief Dutton has
ordered the machinist of the Fire De
partment to get bids for the boilers and
equipment, so that arrangements may be
made as quickly as possible. II is
thought that $500 or $500 viii cover the
expense for a year.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-20
POPE LEO CELEBRATES
SILVER JUBILEE TODAY
18th Anniversary of Election
TO the Papacy.

ROME. Feb. 2O.-The entire Catholic
world today celebrates the twenty-ffth
anniversary Of the election to the Pa
pacy Of Leo XIII.
In the Vatican the celebration is one
OF especial pomp and impressiveness- II
was ushered in by a high mass in the
Basilica. celebrated by Cardinal Ram
pclla- Later the Pontin received the
cardinals and other dignitaries. who pre-
scented him with a gold tiara. the jubilee
present or the Catholic world. which cost
$4,000. The TIE Deum-- viii be sung IN
the evening, and there viii be a process
sion of all the Catholic associations.
The life OF the venerable head of the
Catholic Church has bon an eventfuI
and most exemplary one. Born at Car
pineto, March 2, 1910, the son of Count
Luigi PeCci, he entered the priesthood
il December. 1897. after a course at the
schools and universities, marked by al
most extraordinary distinction The then
Pope, Gregory XVI, bestowed on him
the title Of Prothonotary Apostolic. and
appointed him Apostolic Delegate at
Benevento, Perugia, and Spoleto in sue
cession.
"
sent as Nuncio TO Brussels. and on jan
uary Il OF that year was created Arch
bishop of Damietta He remained in
Brussels three years. and was nominated
Bishop of Perugia on February -. 1886.
few years before the death OF the Pope.
In December. 1853. he was created Cardi-
nal by Pope Plus TX, and later became
a member OF many Of the Sacred Congre-
cations Of Cardinals. In 1877 he was
selected 10 fill the post Of Cardinal
CamerlangO OF the church. and in that
capacity he acted as temporal head OF
the church after the death OF Plus TX.
and until he himself was elected that
Pcntiff's successor.
on February 70, 1878. the concIave Of
cardinals assembled in the Sistine Chap
el TO elect Pope Plus successor. After
successive balloting on February 20 Car
dinaI Pecci received "A votes. or more
than the twO-thirds OF the whole neces-
sary 10 elect. Then. in Difference to
the wishes Of the entire conclave he ac-
cepted the Papacy. selecting the title
Of Leo XIII. On March 3. 1873. he was
crowned.
The Pope. in recognition of the jubi-
lee has donated the sum OF $50 600 for
the poor of Rome.
The POntin is much interested in to-
Gays ceremony, which includes the re-
ception Of about 1000 pilgrims His
health is perfect. but DR.. Lapponi in
sists that his holiness be most cautious
The Pope. I'm reply 10 this. said. Il
an afraid my faithful will think l DO
no show myself sufficiently. They will
accuse me, who am well and strong. OF
trying 10 save myself. II must be CON
sidered that many have crossed the ocean
to do me honor, and il is my duty TO
receive them.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-20
STRIKE COMMISSION
SITTING TESTIMONY
Report Not Likely 10 Be Ready for
Some Time

The secret deliberations OF the An
thracite Coal Strike Commission, that
began its work OF formulating q re-
port yesterday in the Office adjoining
the board room Of the Interstate Com
merce Commission. were resumed this
morning. In response 10 inquiries II
was said there was positively nothing
TO give out as yet and 81 would be i'm
possible to- say when the considera-
ton Of the mass OF testimony taken
would be concluded
70 is the purpose OF the coal commits
sion TO review carefully the testimony
placed before them, and discuss Il in
detail as they progress. After due con-
sideration has been given TO all matters
i'm evidence, and not until then, viii the
final report be drafted Members OF the
commission have avoided an exchange
OF views even among themselves re-
garding the matter I'm hand, and no one
is I'm a position to even approximate
their probable findings
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-20
FREE MAIL DELIVERY
EXTENDED IN DISTRICT

The Postoffice Department this morn
ing approved the recommendation OF
Postmaster Merritt exending the Dis
trict free mail delivery system TO
Langdon and Winthrop Heights. TO :ake
effect May I. Mr.. Merritt suggested
April !. but it was thought advisable
to postpone the innovation until the
later date.
Under this system the Winthrop
Heights Office will be discontinued and
the residents viii be served by carriers.
At LangdOn. following the rule Of the
department the present postmaster viii
be made a clerk Of the city office. and
at the station there will be facilities
for obtaining money orders as usual
The reception and dispatch OF mail will
continue under the supervision of the
main office.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-20
AN ENDLESS CHAIN.
That's What 1t Looks Like to Coffee
Topper.

Topper
The trained nurse has hard task. in
deed. during the long lonesome hours
or the night when she must keep watch.
a1c it is hardly 10 be wondered at that
many OF them fall into the use OF slim
ulants.
When / first entered the profession. -
writes trained nurse of Kansas City.
Mo, Il was required 10 give my patient
most careful watching and during the
long. sleepless nights I used to refresh
myself every now and then with q cup
OF strong coffee.
For a time 10 would seem to revive
me, but unless / took another cup my
condition was worse than ever. In time
! became extremely nervous, and my
strength failed me. but a sister nurse
came 10 my relief by telling me her own
experience She said. I have been just
where you are now. on the verge OF
nervous prOstTatiOn. but IL YOU viii do
as ] did you can be restored to perfect
health If you will give up your coffee
and use Postum Food Coffee your
strength viii return and your nerves be
rebuilt Upon her advice 1 immediate
~ quit coffee and began the use OF
Postum Food Coffee. and what a change
1t has been two years now since I
commenced Postum. and Notwithstanding
the days and nights of hard work which
come TO every nurse ! ma am SlEChB
IN every way and feel ready 10 live my
allotted three score and ten. Postum
IS "A good friend to me. and I have tried
TO be a good friend to Postum in return.
ana many Of my nervous patients have
been greatly benefited by its use
"One OF these cases / will mention
briefly. The patient was a newspaper
editor, and his condition was such that
the doctors were afraid to let him be left
alone. / made Postum for him and made
IL good. He was delighted with it, and
quit coffee entirely. and "a was not long
before he completely recovered, is now
strong physically and mentally. and has
resumed his editorial duties. ! know the
chief cause or his recovery was the leav-
| iag on OF coffee and taking Postum Food
Coffee He is naturally a good, strong
| friend OF Postum" Name given by Pos
lum Co, Battle Greek, Mich.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-20
DIED.

CLARION Thursday February 10 1903, at
Garfield Hospital. CALHOUN CLARK. mem
Der Of the Frcmen's Relief Association, Dis
triCt Of Columbia.
Funeral saturday. February p. AT p. M,
from Wright's undertaking establishment. Mem
beers requested o. attend
By order OF +. j. BROWN. President.
@. g.. ACHSTETTER. Secretary. II
COHEN-On February 70. 1893 NJ $50 n. m,
of spinal meningitis. REBECCA LOUISE. be-
loved wife 81 William h. Cohen and daughter
of Edward r. Simpson.
Funeral from her late residence. aOG2 18th 81.
NV. saturday, February n. al 2 O'Clock =. m
Relatives ana friends invited. Internent pri-
vate- foIq-9f
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-20
SOFT COAL OPERATORS
RAISE MINERS WAGES

MIDDLESBORO. Ky. Feb. 20.-AII she
coal operators in the Middlesboro dis
trict have granted their miners a volun-
tary Increase Of 10 per cent in wages.
About 1900 men are affected. The oper-
ators state that this has been a banner
year for the soft coal trade. and II is
their desire to share their prosperity
with their employees
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-20
BEST Goods at Lowest Prices"
BIG BARGAINS
IN CHINAI
Of Special Interest to
Homes, Cafes, and
Boarding Houses.

We're closing out very de
slrable pattern of Decorated
English China, which Is especial
~ adapted for long sewiee-iust
the thing for cafes. boarding
houses, &c
The assortment II large. afford
ing unusual opportunities for
securing complete sets or replac-
ING any missing pieces required.
Prices have been marked about
ONE-THIRD LESS than usual.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-20
Meat or Side Dishes.

Che measurements given here are trade
sizes-actual sizes are much larger-)
4-inch size-were. per dozen. Q0c
S1.29-nopy acknowledgements. on
5-inch size-were. per dozen QCc
Sl-SO-no" ------.-------. y >
e-inch size-vere. per dozen. OCc
Sl.fo-now -.----.-- = ,
:, 7 o6eh,. si1e-~ers- Per dozen. 81 90
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-20
DEANS SI.75 GLASSES.

500 pairs ~ l0-year guarantee Eye Glasses
EEd Spectacles. 10 be closed out To make room
Tor spring stock, At Sl-15, including best lenses.
regular $50 values. Book on care Of eyes free.
fple-tf
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-20
Dinner Ware.

Assortment comprising 100-
piece Dinner Set-was, Per so M
set. Sl3.J0-uOw .........-.-...-I .Ok
Assortment comprising
l l,--p p, Cd Diner M set-Uas- $40 OF
Assortment comprising
l2apiece Dinner Set-was. SO M
per set. SIs-0O-now. lZ-Ok
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-20
SPECIAL NOTICES.

ANNOt NCEMENT-Rev u. =. STAFFORD viii
deliver his new lecture on Richard III'' at
Lafayette Thcater. March 26. 1893. at 4:3O d. mn.
Notice Of reservation tickets hereafter. fe2O-3t
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-20
PERSONAL MENTION.

Mr.. and Mrs. James II. Moser, ac-
companied by twenty pupils Of the Cor
corsn Art School. left tho city this morn
ing for Philadelphia. whore the day will
be occupied in visiting the exhibition
now in progress at tho Academy of Fine
Arts, and "a viewing the permanent ex-
hibition Of the academy. The party will
return 20 the city ~ a late train this
evening.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-20
PIatterS.

s-inch size-Vere. each. 17e- 10c.
9-inch size-were. each. sOc- 12c
now ---------- --..--------AO
IO-inch size-~ere, each. 800 00c
now .-.---.-.....-.- y
l2-inch size-were. each. FOO 20c
now----------------- -.-.-.....---.OO
l4-inch size-were. each. zoo lCc
now------------------- -------.....-.FO
nos Is-iHeh si1e-~ere. each. si-lo- 75e
ls-ineh size-'ere. each. sleo ST 90
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-20

r. NJ Pindell, OF the Office Of the
secretary 10 the Civil Service Commits
sion. vino has been confined TO his home
by sickness. Is expected to return TO
duty shortly.