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The Washington times., 1903-05-14
ONE HUNDRED AND TWO
DEATHS IN THE DISTRICT
Weekly Rate Slightly Lower Than
Corresponding Week Last Year.

Deaths in the District numbered 1O2
for the week ended on Saturday last
as compared with 103 in the previous
week and los in the corresponding
period OF last year, the annual death
rate being 1871 as against 190 by last
report and 1872 a year ago. Of the de-
cendents sixty were white and forty
two colored, the deaths rates being re-
spectively 1879 and 249
Mortality from consumption decreased
from II to Il, and that from diseases
of the brain from IA to II, of which
I were cases of apoplexy. The acute
contagious diseases were greatly in
allegiance, there having been but one
fatality-a case of whooping cough
BY violence there were deaths.
suicidal by gunshot and accidental;
l by fall, l inhalation of illuminating
gas, and l opium poison"
Births numbering "a were reported, of
which At were white and Al colored, As
males and As females.
The cases of typhoid fever continued
from the previous week were So New
cases numbering IL were reported, and
were discharged. leaving 81 cases I'M
der medical treatment at the close of
Saturday last
Of scarlet fever 4 cases were in
quarantine at the beginning of the week
to which 8 new cases were added. and
there having been no discharges Z cases
were left. with warning cards in G
premises
Cases of diphtheria to the number of
were in quarantine at the same time
During the week new cases developed
and were discharged, leaving s cases
in isolation in premises.
OF smallpox cases remained in the
hospital, During the week 1 new case
occurred and 1 was discharged, leaving
2 patients under treatment at the hos
pital at the close of Saturday last
The meteorological conditions preva-
lent during the week were: Temperature
Of the atmosphere SO degrees, relative
humidity so, and barometer 3O.O3. The
winds northwest, averaging &c miles
per hour. The maximum temperature
was II degrees on the 18th and minimum
~ degrees on the 3rd.
Following are the deaths classified
according to their cases: Apoplexy
diarrhoeal diseases, 4; diseases of brain
5; diseases of heart. 9; diseases of KID
neys. 6; malignant growths, 4; pneu-
monia. II; suicides, l; whooping cough
/; miscellaneous, 40; total, 102
The Washington times., 1903-05-14
STREET FLUSHING NOT
DESTRUCTIVE TO ASPHALT
Commissioners to Adopt Method After
July I.

Commissioner West yesterday submit
ted to his colleagues a statement rela-
tive to the cleansing of paved streets
by flushing under the new contract with
r. V. Rusk.
He said it was the purpose of the de-
partment to flush IT, asphalt streets
extensively after July 1. The only diff
hculty anticipated is the action of
water on the older pavement and the
experimental flushing will be watched
carefully, lest it endanger the life of
the asphalt.
Several reports accompanied the
statement, but the conclusion is
reached that the flushing may not in
jure street covering to an extent to re-
quire its discontinuance
The Washington times., 1903-05-14
MRS. PETERS APPEALS
FROM SUPREME COURT

Mrs Clara L. Peters, has filed special
appeal in the Court OF Appeals for the
District, in the proceedings instituted
against her by Hanna Pearsall, as the
next friend OF Eugene Peters, an alleged
lunatic. The proceedings were insti-
tuted to annul and set aside a marriage
contract entered into between Clara l..
Mackey, now known as Mrs. Peters, and
Eugene Peters
The appeal is from the judgment o;
the Supreme Court of the District, over
ruling the defendants demurrer to the
complaint filed against her.
The Washington times., 1903-05-14
STREET CAR TRACKS
MUST BE REPAIRED

The District Commissioners have d.
rected that necessary repairs be made to
the street car tracks at Canal and q
Streets southeast, when work on the
sewer at that point has been completed.
The cost will be charged to w. F.
Brenzier, the contractor. The Com
putting Engineer brought the matter to
the attention Of the board in a report.
and suggested that the Superintendent
of Sewers submit statement of the
estimated cost of raising the settled
tracks.
The Washington times., 1903-05-14
THE DEATH RECORD.

The following deaths for twenty four
hours were reported at the Health De-
partment UP to noon to day:
Francis Germuiller, 81 years.
Elizabeth c. Cornish, sc years.
Justine Shindler, 80 years.
Samuel Polkinhorn, 5S years.
Annie Ringgold, So years
William H. Smallwood. 40 years.
Frank Bartels, "A years.
Albert Mcintosh, % years.
Bessie Ward, 19 years.
Ada McKenney, Is years.
William Ward. Is years.
Edwin J. Sullivan, l year
Louisa Sembly. 1 month.
The Washington times., 1903-05-14
COL. JOHN A. I0YCE'S
REQUEST NEGATIVED

Col. John A. Joyce, of $3.50 Z Street
northwest, will be informed by the Dis
trict Commissioners that the petition
for opening Brown Street. between Alley
Street and Thirty-second Street north
west, does not contain the names of a
majority Of the property holders inter
ested. w. P. Richards, engineer in
charge of street extensions. has reported
that the proposed improvement is of
minor Importance. He suggested instead
the opening OF Street from Thirty
third Street TO Irving Place.
The Washington times., 1903-05-14

John E. Hutchinson, "a, and Alberta
Gardner. 20.
Frederick D. Nichens, %, and Nellie
Newman. 81. both OF Falls Church, Va.
Paul L. cambridge. so, and Mary
Moore So.
Edward Thompson. "a, District of CO.
lumbia. and Matte Watson. %. Ash
Grove. Va.
James Barley, IL. Norfolk. Va, and
Minnie King. %, District of Columbia.
Selby B. Holledge, %, and Mary Rowe.
Is.
Edward L. Rickett. q. and Portia L.
Atchison, 20.
Morris Levy, SO, District of Columbia,
and HERNIA Strippy, 80. Baltimore, Md.
James McGill, "a, Atlanta, Ga, and
Sadie c. Kelley, 20, Boston, Mass.
James t. Lathrop, 5S. New York city,
and Anna H White, 81, District of Co
lumbia,
The Washington times., 1903-05-14
PERMIT TO LAY TRACKS
OF ELECTRIC RAILWAY

a permit was granted yesterday by the
District Commissioners to Col A. E.
Randle. president of the East Washing
ton Heights Traction Company, to lay
tracks for an electric railway across the
Pennsylvania Avenue bridge. and along
the route outlined by Mr.. Randle's COM
pany.
A deposit of 81 600 was made by the
company in accordance with the terms
of the law governing the construction
of RAILWAYS.
The Washington times., 1903-05-14
MILK DEALER FINED

Elizabeth Wagner, the proprietress of
the Swiss dairy, was charged in the
Police Court yesterday with selling
skinned milk from can which did not
have the sign SKINNED milk" on it..
The manager of the dairy explained to
the court that the driver of the wagon
upon which the can was found forgot to
put the sign on. The court. not believing
that TO be sufficient reason, imposed a
fine of S3
The Washington times., 1903-05-14
ERROR IN REPORT
OF WALSH DROWN ING

Through an error in the police re-
port on the drowning of Edward Walsh,
under Aqueduct Bridge last Sunday
evening, 1t was stated that Walsh and
his three companions had hired the row
boat from Reynolds wharf, at the foot
of Thirty-fourth Street. In denial of
this Mr.. Reynolds has written The Times
saying the boat was not rented from
his place He also says Walshs body
was pulled from the water by himself
and a brother
The Washington times., 1903-05-14
DRAPERY REMNANTS.
Lowest Prices Of Several Years

Many OF these we have been hold
ing awaiting the time now. when
they're wanted for fixing homes for
summer.
L yard Remnants French CREPE.
india Prints, Java Cloth and Dimi-
ties-fabrics that will make hand
some pillows and slip coverings.
AT about one-third real value. M
about Thousand pieces of the ia
nous John Brown. Imported Madras.
sort of open CT grenadine weave
for summer draping: q 20 IL INC
yards In piece, each at. III
The Washington times., 1903-05-14
NO DAMAGE WILL RESULT
FROM RAILWAY DAM

No action will be taken by the Dis
trict Commissioners relative to the turn
ing of street drainage from the Magazine
Road upon the property of the munich
pality purchased last year for the aims
house site. 1t appears the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad Company built dam near
their tracks and diverted the flow of sur
face water at that point. The Superfn-
tendent of County Roads reported no
damage resulted therefrom.
The Washington times., 1903-05-14
BROTHERHOOD OF
THE ILLUMINATE

Articles of the incorporation of the
Association of the Brotherhood of the
illuminate have been filed. The object is
TO demonstrate the teachings of Jesus
Christ in plain and practical way with
out reference to creed or dogma. The
fncorporators are James W. Hummer,
Walter w. Hummer, Helen Van Ander-
son. Laura l. Drum, and Elizabe In
Hagemann.
The Washington times., 1903-05-14

These Imported Madras Draperies.
IN lengths IL to 8 yards; some be-
ing half pairs curtains: choice, 0Sc
Porteres; all yards long: finish
ed top and bottom; comprising ev-
erything made in tapestry, such as
mercerized ottoman, rep and
e ssoin damask- Each strip. 81 80
Swiss Ruled Curtains. 3 yards
long. IN an assortment of lappet
striped patterns; and in most
styles TO pairs. Choice al, ono
a pair. .JV
The Washington times., 1903-05-14
ASKS HABEAS CORPUS.

The hearing on the petition of Welbora
c. Richards. for writ of habeas corpus,
to regain possession of his six-year- old
daughter. Viola Richards, will be had on
Monday next before Justice Anderson at
at 2 p. m. In his petition Mr.. Richards
says his wife, who does not live with
him. took the child away and refuses to
return her to him.
The Washington times., 1903-05-14
Every Hour on the Hour

From the hour OF a. m. to the hour Of :
p m. trains are operated between Washington
and Baltimore via the Baltimore and Ohio Rail
road making he run in three-quarters Of an
hour The equipment IS first class, too Eff
fective May l6
The Washington times., 1903-05-14
$500 Excursion to Frederick, Hagers
town, and Winchester.

Via Baltimore and Ohio Railroad leaving Wash
ington a. m. Sunday. May Il. stopping at
principal stations on the Metropolitan Branch
Returning, leave Winchester and Hagerstown 6
and Frederick p IN. same day.
The Washington times., 1903-05-14
&c to 15c Braids at Sc.

About 300 Remnants OF Fine Mo-
hair SILK and Cotton Braids, worth
SC. 10c, and 15c a yard. Tomorrow
IN remnants, to yards, at. &C
Trimming Dept.-FTrst floor. Sec
tion F.
The Washington times., 1903-05-14
Ube Uin1es.
ADJUSTMENTS OF THE DAY.

ACADEMY-Rose Melville, in isis Hopkins -
and S p. m.
CHASE's-''The Serenade,' s:l5 p.
COLUMBIA-Galland company in The School
for Scandal" 2:15 and sis p. m.
LAFAYETTE-Berger stock company in ''Resur-
rection,' Sis P. m.
LYCEUM-Oriental Burlesquers, 2:15 and Sis
p. m.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Bingham in The Frisky
Mrs. Johnson Sis p. m.
The Washington times., 1903-05-14
s1.25 to Baltimore and Return s1.a5

Via Pennsylvania Railroad Tickets on sale
Saturday and Sunday, May Is and II, limited
10 return TO Sunday, May II. All trains ex-
cept Congressional Limited.
The Washington times., 1903-05-14
MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED.

Norfolk and Washington steamer for Norfolk
and Fortress Monroe, G: 80 p. m
The Washington times., 1903-05-14
Sr.75 to Baltimore and Return Every
Saturday and Sunday, via B. & O.

All trains both ways, both days, except Royal
Limited. leaving Washington and Baltimore
i:55 p. N.
The Washington times., 1903-05-14

needed.
nd black and white effects. There
all divided into six priced lots.
39c RIBBONS AT 1sc.
A choice assortment of Satin TAT
feta. DoubIe-face. and Libertys,
in fancy effects.
SOC RIBBONS AT Csc. "A
AZ to inches wide high grade
Satin Taffeta: in light colors and
fancy effects suitable for eIab-
crate uses.
The Washington times., 1903-05-14

q,
Remnants run from | to "a
are striped Ribbons, plaid Ribbons,
121ac RIBBONS AT SC.
These are and 3ia inches wide
and include such shades as light
blue, pink, maise, red. navy, and
black.
19c RIBBONS AT &C.
This lot consists of Fancy Taffe-
tas in stripes, Louisenes, and
Moire Ribbons; 3 to AZ inches
wide.
The Washington times., 1903-05-14
Underpriced Screens.

We have just few Screen Doors
made of white pine; covered with
good wire; all are slightly imperfect
and are odd sizes; worth $3.50
and s1.25. Choice while they Coo
last W
Third f1oor-Upholstery Dept.
The Washington times., 1903-05-14
Extra Tables Provided for Ribbon Remnants.

to read good news even more will b
rds IN the best shades of the year;
ATTN Taffeta and Louisine effects; an,
25c RIBBONS AT f4c.
Here are Satin Taffetas in colors
of wanted shades and black and
white. sie Inches wide.
&c RIBBONS. AT lie
These are AZ and inch Ribbons
in Louisene and Dresden effects
also fancy stripes.
The Washington times., 1903-05-14
MATINEES TOMORROW.
EXCURSIONS.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Burlesquers, 2:15 p. m.
The Washington times., 1903-05-14

Summer Hat Trimmings,
many of which sold as high as
As cents.
Millinery Dept.-Second floor.
The Washington times., 1903-05-14

Fancy White Goods. Pique weits.
oxford cords, lace-striped Madras,
ana 1Sc ~ rec Cotton worth 114C
French Organizes, in small floral
effects and large lowered designs.
very fine quality and sheer; 1SC
worth 29c. III
Silk Madras; fancy and plain col
ored Silk Mulls; Embroidered Mus
lin de Sole and other novelties: 15c
worth up TO 69c yard. At III
Mercerized Cotton FouIard; light
grounds with pretty dots and igI
ures: and a fine silk ldster9; r(ic
worth 25c yard. At. "a :. - W
Remnant Dept.-Third floor.
The Washington times., 1903-05-14
Remnants Wash Fabrics. S Sse Or 1f a:.: at

New corded effects
and woven lace
stripes. 80 inches
wide; exceptionally
fine s tyles for
waists, shirt waist
suits, or mems neg
ligee shirts. "
Worth I5c yd. GaC
AT --...-".-
Also Dotted and
Embroidered Swiss
es and Fancy Ba-
tiste- Very COM
plete assortments
of desirable effects
in light and dark
grounds. 3 to IL I'd.
lengths: worth
up TO 15c yd- 02c
At----..-..-....
An extra quality
and about loe yards.
white, sheer.
Worth v, 15c I'd Zoe
A. -........
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-11-30
SKINNER IN soMALILANp.

Jibulitella, French SOmaliland, Nov
3O.-Consul General Skinner has ar.
rived on gunboat Machias. Mr.. Skin.
ner landed and proceeded to Harrar
under escort of twenty marines provid.
ed by Admiral Cotton. At Harrar
skinner was given cordial reception
being met by large body Of trooSs
with General Ras Makonnen, at theiI
head, who greeted him outside the
town. Emperor Menelik sent his wei.
come.
Mr., Skinner has with him a consid,
cradle number of presents for Emper,
or Menelik. especially different kinds
of fine firearms. complete set of agri.
cultural implements of the latest mo.
del and the invitation To attend the
st. Louis exposition. which is engrav.
ed on a silver tablet.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-11-30
wARsHIPs TO cHEMuLPo.

London, Nov. 30-Admiral Alex
Jeff has dispatched battleship and
three destroyers to Chemulpo to sup
port the demand made for redress
growing out Of the trouble between
Japanese and Russian sailors.
Russia is apparently actively pre-
pairing for war. She is now endeavor-
ing to purchase for the east two Chile
an battleships just built in England.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-11-30
NEGOTIATE WITH KOREA.

London, Nov. 30.-The japanese Min
lister in an interview today said that 1t
was for the interest of Japan and
other nations TO have either Iongam-
pho or viii opened to commerce. 1t
is the intention of Japan to negotiate
with Korea directly.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-11-30
ST. ANDREWS DAY.

Today being St Andrews day there
will be special services at St Andrews
cathedral. In his sermon last night
Rev. Canon Macintosh called atten-
ton to the following interesting Incl.
dent which caused the naming of the
cathedral. II had originally been the
intention TO name the cathedral after
St. Peter. Kamehameha w., through
whose efforts the Episcopal church
was established here, died on St. An
drew's Day and this fact as well as a
desire to employ with the wish of
Queen Emma, caused the naming of
the cathedral after st. Andrew.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-11-30
EPIDEMIC OF FEVER.

Butler. Pa, Nov. 29.-There have
been thirteen hundred cases of typhoid
Ic,er mere since the middle of Septem-
Der and fifteen deaths. The cause is
in the pollution OF the city's drinking
water
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-11-30
TO REDUCE TARIFF.

Washington, Nov. 29.-PresideDt
Roosevelt is canvassing Congressional
sentiment to see what can be done
towards reducing the tariff on Philip
pine imports fifty per cent.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-11-30
BRYAN lUNCHED.

London. Nov. 29.--Joseph Chamber.
lain has given a luncheon to William
j. Bryan.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-11-30
RUSSIANS LOSE MEN.

st. Petersburg. Nov. 29.-In a coils
ion with Chinese robbers in Manchuris
the Russians lost five men.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-11-30
BRYAN LUNCHES WITH MAYOR.

Dublin, Nov. 3O.-William J. Bryan
was given luncheon by the Lord
Mayor Of Dublin.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-11-30
SEVERE GALES REPORTED.

Madrid, Nov. 30.-Severe gales are
reported in the north. Numerous ship
wrecks with great loss of life are also
reported.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-11-30
A PRINCE ILL.

johannesburg. Nov. 29.-Prince Ar
thur Of Connaught. nephew of King
Edward, is i'll with dysentery.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-11-30
A HUNDRED DROWNED.

Berlin. Nov. 29.-One hundred peopl
were drowned in the recent storms tina
swept the North Sea.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-11-30

Little Muriel Campbell celebrated
her birthday at the home OF her moth.
er, Emma street, Saturday afternoon
There were large number OF little
folks present and very pleasant time
was enjoyed
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-11-30
DURAND ARRIVES,

New York, Nov. 29.-Sir Henry Nor
timer Durand, the British Ambassador
has arrived.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-11-30
MATRIcULATE WOMEN.

Munich, Nov. 3O-The University of
Munich has decided to matriculate wo-
men.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-11-30
WIlLlAM In ITALY.

Rome Nov. 29-The Emperor of Ger
many will convalesce in Italy.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-11-30
WORLD NEWS BY CABLE.
ASSOCIATED Press Gable.


Paris, Nov. 29.--It has been decided
to revise the Dreyfus case.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-11-30
Hawaiian
Hardware
Company,
o EOnT CTnrr0-
S>6 FORT STREET.

JUST RECEIVED - A Full
Assortment of Fishing Nets,
Netting Twine, Harness, Sad
die and Latigo Leather, R Rubber
and Cotton Hose, Horse Shoes
and Horse Shoe Nails, Paints,
Oils and Varnishes, Brushes CT
all kinds, Packing, Betting, all
Sizes, Engineers and Plumbers
Supplies.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-02-27
CREMATION GROWS IN FAVOR.
Many Prefer This Method Of Disposal
cf the Dead,


Germany possesses seven cremato-
ries. the total number of cremations
performed at each during the year
1901 being 693. In Great Britain there
are seven crematories, in which, dur
ing the year 1901. AS persons were
cremated. Italy possesses twenty-five
crematories, but statistics as to the
number OF persons upon whom crema-
ton was performed in 1901 is lacking
in some OF these. There are three Gre
matories in Switzerland, at one OF
which 127 cremations were performed
IN 1901. Sweden possesses two and
Denmark ore. In AusLria-Hungary
societies for the promotion CT crema-
ton continue to be formed, but the
practice of cremation has not yet been
legalized. In Madrid the right of Gre
nation has been conferred by royal
decree, while even in Russia the gov
eminent proposes to issue decree In
favor of making cremation optional.
In France large crematorium Is situ-
ated in the far-famed cemetery Of
Paris, Pere Ia Chaise, in which, since
its opening, 2.299 bodies have been
cremated. In the United States arc
twenty-six crematories. twenty-four OF
which are in operation. A larger num-
Der of persons are cremated yearly in
the United States than in any ether
country. In Canada cremation is prac
tically unknown as yet, the only crems'
forum in the country being one al
Montreal.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-02-27
THE FIRST ICE CREAM.
Experiences Of Early Experiments
With a Delicacy Now Common.

Experiences Of Early Experiments
With Dellcacy Now Common.
Mrs. Alexander Hamilton had the
first ice cream in the city of Washing
ton. She used to tell with amusement
Of the delight with which President
Andrew Jackson first tasted 1t.
Guests at the next White House
reception were treated to the frozen
mystery, and great was the fun of the
initiated when they saw the reluct-
ance of others to tasto the cold stuff.
Those from the rural districts espe-
cially first eyed it susplciously, then
melted each spoonful with the breath
before swallowing it. The next time
they had chance they ate it with de-
light
The late Senator John M. Palmer
used to tell about the first time ice
cream was served in Springfield, the
capital of Illinois. At an evening par
ty 1t was passed around In small sau-
GERS.
In the process of freezing the host
ess had got little salt in the cream.
and as no one had tasted it before, 1t
was thought to be the proper flavor
An old statesman, when asked how ne
liked the dish, said:
I'D like 1t better If it were either
sweet or salty, but I don't think the
mixture is very appetizing."
Imagine the feelings OF the poor
hostess when she discovered that her
much-vaunted new dessert had been
full of salt, and no one knew enough
to tell her CT the accident.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-02-27
They had been married three months

They had been married three months
ard were having their thirteenth quar-
rel-an unlucky number. by the way.
You only married me for my
money" he said, with exceeding bit
terncss.
Il didn't do anything of the kind"
she retcrted.
We'll, you didn't marry me because
you loved me-"
81 know l didn't"
'In heavens name, what did you
marry me for, them" he cried in de-
spair, for he had not expected this.
Just to make that hateful Kate
Scott you were engaged to cry her
eyes out because she had to give you
up and see me get you"
He fell down on the white bear rug
at her feet and rolled over on it I'm
til he looked like en- animated snow
ball.
Great Caesar, woman!" he shrek
ed, what have you done? Why, /
married you Just because she threw
ne over"
And by the time dinner was ready
their sweet young hearts were once
more so full Of sunshine that avn.
ings were absolutely necessary