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REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Tenth Street and Florida Avenue
Notwithstanding Williamson ct al.
trustees. to Charles Werner. lots 70 TO
112. square 357, $40.
Alley between r and s, Sixth and
Seventh Streets noTthwest-Arthur A.
Birney ct al, trustees, to Christian F.
Umhau. lots X and L, square 442, $40
Nineteenth and F Streets northwest
George C. Hazelton ct ux to stilson
Hutchins. original lot Il, square 143
81. 800
North Capitol Street northwest. be-
tween p and Q Streets-L. Cabell Will
Hanson ct al, trustees. to Charles L.
Steidel, lot 154, square 615. 81 2,O75.
B Street southeast. between Eighth
and Ninth Streets-Mary c. wynkoop ct
vir, John A. to George L. Beeler, lot
20. square 92S. $40.
919 and 921 -and-a-half Street
southwest-Arthur A. Birney ct al trus-
tees. to Ernest c. Hazen, original lot 26.
square 400. s4.025.
GIL Eighth Street northeast-OId Do
mfnion Building and Loan Association to
Samuel W. Pickford. part lot 81. square
s1S. 1880
o Street southwest, between Four
and-a-half and Sixth Streets-Mary L.
McGIue ct al. to Mary ]. Wright, lot 81,
square 500. $40.
500 Twenty fifth Street northwest
John W. Shaw TO Isabel S. Miller, lot 81,
square 16. $40.
H Street northeast. between Delaware
Avenue and Second Stret-Thomas Cul-
hane ct ux. to Washington Terminal
Company, lots and 10. square 719,
s16.240.
Fifth Street northeast, between D and
E Streets-Joseph Ferrero ct ux. TO Anna
Brahler, lots 20 and 81, square 81, $40.
VI Street northeast. between Fourth
and Fifth Streets-Lilly NJ France ~
vir, Gordon c., to Sarah E. Carter. lot 60.
square sos, $40.
MonteIlo-James Smith to John j.
Sweeney. lot 230, block u, SO.
Efhngham Place-SamueI A. Drury ct
al. trustees. to Edward c. Wall. lot 6.
block II, $2,225.
North grounds Columbian University
Frank s Altemus ct TX. to Mount Pleas
ant Congregational Society, part lot p,
block 80. $500.
Addition to lie Droit Park-John L.
Warren ct ux. TO George ". and Mary
T. Kehl. lot 80. block 80. SO.
Estate of Giles Dyer-EaniIy A. Lind
ner to George C. F. Bratenahl, part lots
Il and Is, $.
Petworth-Mary L. Eaton ct vir. Vol
ney. TO Farley H. Eaton, part lot 8, block
80, SO.
Fourth Street northwest, between
and K Streets-J. Edward Fowler ct ux.
to Thomas W. Fowler, part lot 2, square
S2T $40
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NINE DEATHS REPORTED
FROM THE PHILIPPINES
All Natural Causes Except One Suicide
and One Drowning.

Deaths in the Philippines were re-
ported this morning to Adjutant Cen
eral Corbin. as follows:
ChOlera-Victor St. Martin, Company
II, Eleventh Infantry. August 3.
Dysentery-Robert w Hof, Company
Z. Signal Corps. August y; Henry
NethercOtt, Company +, Twenty tn
Infantry. August 2; Patrick Coggins,
Hospital Corps. August 3.
Suicide-Edgar Haley. Company F,
Twenty sixth Infantry, August T.
Intestinal Obstruction-Eddie X. Phil
lips, Company 1. Third Battalion, Corps
Of Engineers, August Q.
Malarial fever-Andrew L. Orr, Troop
l.. Thirteenth Cavalry, July 80.
Cerebro spinal meningitis - Luther
Norris, Company B, Twenty-third Iu-
fantry, August 2.
Drewned-BOdy recovered. John NJ.
McKenna, Troop L. Fifteenth Cavalry,
August 8.
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Mr.. ROOT APPRECIATES
COL. SANGER'S SERVICES

Secretary Root has made public tho
correspondence relative 20 the resigna-
tion of Col William Cary Sanger. Assis.
tant Secretary of War.
Colonel Sanger explains in his letter OF
resignation that Mrs. Sanger's I'll health
makes It necessary for him to leave
Washington. In reply Secretary Root
expresses his regret at Colonel Senger's
decision to leave the War Department,
and assures him that his able efforts on
behalf OF the department have been fully
appreciated.
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MANY CHARGES AWAIT
COMING OF WILLIAMS

Major Sylvester has received word
from Atlantic City that Detective Tyser
has arrested there William J. Williams,
on the charge OF selling u typewriter
which did not belong to him. The al
legged offense occurred in this city in
April He win have a hearing in At
lantic City this morning, and If held,
Will be brought 20 this city for trial.
Williams will probably have to face
other charges of crookedness. He had
a room at the Baltimore Hotel. and gave
it out that he was engaged in newspaper
work. He IS said TO have bought r lot
of books on the ipstallmeut plan, which
he sold at o profit after making one
payment. Ho is also said to have icT-
gotten to pay his board bill before ieav-
ing
The Washington times., 1903-08-19
RUSSIAN FLEET MOVE
UNWELCOME SURPRISE

CONSTANTINOPLE. Aug 19.-The
Russian squadron of warships which
left Sebastopol Monday is expected to
arrive off the Turkish coast today to
support the demands made on Turkey
by Russia in connection with the assas-
sination August of NJ. Rostkovski, tho
Russian consul at Monastir. The fact
that Russia Is about to make a naval
demonstration in Turkish waters has
been kept a profound secret here. the
public being entirely ignorant of the
Russian move. The notification re-
ceived here of the sailing of the squa-
dron was an unwelcome surprise to the
Turkish government.
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SUPPOSED FUGITIVE
DROWNED IN POTOMAC

Because he was acccsted by police
man, some unknown negro early this
morning leaped from the parapet of the
Long Bridge into the waters OF the po-
tomac, and was supposedly drowned.
While his identity is unknown, IL is ro-
Carded as certain that the man was q
fugitive from justice, and preferred the
chances OF the river 20 arrest. He SANK
almost Immediately and his body has
not been recovered.
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WASHINGTON STOCK MARKET

saIes-CapitaI Tractlon-2O912316, 20
@I24.
Union Trust and security-15G1O5. 100
los, 10G105.
Washington Gas-2OG6O. 25@5s1a. $50
59A.
Lanston-1OOqsH, 1OOQSA. 1000 81, q,
1O0@s14, 10O@sA. 100QSA, 10OqSl4, 1000
SA-
Graphophone preferred-24S.
Greene Copper-4419.
After call-Mergentha 91731a.
Graphophone common-20Q4.
Washington Street Railway-5O0672.
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TAKEN ILL IN HANSEN HOME.

Emmit Hill, forty-two-year-o
negro, while cleaning UP the late resi-
dence of Mrs. Katherine NJ. Hansen.
1888 Thirtieth Street. who committed
suicide by inhaling gas, and whose body
was not discovered until ten days after
ward. was taken suddenly I'll yesterday
evening. He was taken to his home. 1921
Thirteenth Street northwest, in the
Seventh precinct patrol wagon.
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LAFAYETTES WIN.

The Trinitys were defeated yesterday
afternoon on the Georgetown University
campus by the Lafayettes. by the score
OF TO G, In a well-played game. The
game was called on account of darkness.
by the umpire. when the Trinitys had a
AaaR sa third base. and two men out.
The Washington times., 1903-08-19
SAYS HER HUSBAND
"DON'T LOVE HER ANY MORE

for divorce against her husband, William
F. Brice. on statutory grounds. They
were married in the District in 1890 In
her complaint, which Is fled by Attor-
ney ". Preston Williamson, Mrs. Brice
says her husband don't love her any
more" and has abused her in vile and
Indecent language. He has been cruel TO
her. she says, and she Is in constant
dread and terror of him
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PROPOSALS.

OFFICE COMMISSIONERS DISTRICT OF CO
LUMBIA. Washington, August Il, 19O3.-SEALED
PROPOSALS will be received at this Office ur-
I'll u NJ SATURDAY, AUGUST p, 1903 for
changes in plumbing in various schools Forms,
specifications, and necessary information may
be obtained at this Office HENRY B. F.
MCFARLAND. HENRY L. WEST, JOHN BID
DIE, Commissioner auI4-6t-exSu
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ROCKVILLE TRIMMED.

The Mount Tabor nine defeated the
strong Rockville team yesterday after
noon on the Rockville fair grounds. by
the score of Z to 6. Charter pitched Tor
the local nine.
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APPENDICITIS PATIENT IMPRov-
ING.

The condition of Robert Inglehart. who
recently underwent an operation at the
Georgetown University Hospital for ap-
pendicitis, was reported to be some
what improved this morning. though his
condition is still regarded as critical.
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THE 9[EWS OF GEORGETOWN

are waiting here TO be filled. The
Canal Towage Company. which controls
traffic over the waterway, will lose con-
siderable money by the delay.
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LEGAL NOTICE.

(FiIed Aug. II, ID03--J. r. YOUNG. Clerk)
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT
OF CONTEMPORARIES Is. CHURCH vs.
WILLIAM b. ANDERSON, HIS UNKNOWN
HEIRS AT LAW OR DEVlSEES. 24.O92.
Equity.
The object OF this suit is TO perfect complain
ants title % lots II and l9 in square 500.
Washington, ID. G. On motion of the com
plainant, IL Is this 18th day Of August, A. d.
1908. ordered that the defendants cause their
appearance 10 be entered herein before
the fire rule day occurring three months after
the first publication Of this order; otherwise
the cause will be proceeded with as in case Of
default: Provided a copy OF this order be
published twice a month for three months
prior to the said return day in the -'W Washington
Law Reporter and The Washington Times.
CSeal) JOB BARNARD, Justice
A true copy-Test:
J. R. YOUNG, Clerk
By r. J. MEIGS. Jr., Assistant Clerk.
aliIQ 2R-se2 l6-oc7 Ia
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COAL TRADE TIED UP.

The local Sunderland coal trade is
still at a standstill. and will remain so
until the break in the Chesapeake and
Ohio Canal is repaired Large orders
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Bears Continue 10 Dyu1e Market Down.,
Ra1I7Oay List Suffers Slight Declines
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.

Reported by w. B. Hibbs & Co.. 141s
F Street; Members New York Stock Ex-
change. Chicago Board of Trade, Wash
ington Stock Exchanged
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trolled lines. Thus the company Is IN
position to return enormous earnings at
all periods of the year. as its lines run
through so many sections of the country.
The Erie statement will probably be
published next week, and there is keen
speculation as to what the figures will
show. Many persons have already
formed definite ideas on the subject
Anything less than per cent earned on
common stock will be a disappoint-
ment
That Wall Street is conducting
strong fight against the advance is the
conviction OF all interests. Not until
the bears have lost all, and the bulls
get back the money they have lost. all
but the commission. will the battle
end" said a prominent broker today.
According to the figures of a prominent
brokerage firm. the loss in market value
upon thirty-seven railroads is estimated
at 81, ,121, ,557. .820. and on tbirty-one indus
trials at 1886. .537 .965. a total of S2,00S.-
G75. .2S5. According to another estimate.
in 1893 railroad stocks shrunk $780,
coo 900 on a capitalization of $685.
600 600; railroad bonds shrunk 1857 ,480,-
600; industrials shrunk $157 900 600. This
year stock shruIk 50. csc. $50 90 on capi-
talization OF s6.024, 900 goo; railroad bonds
shrunk $500, ,43O. goo; industrials shrunk
s49O, 200 600. The total shrinkage in rail-
road values IN 1898 was 81, 800 .0O0. 900 and
in 1903 s3,15O, ,OoO 900. The point is not so
much the increase Of the loss over 1893
as the greater resisting power now,
shown both by the fewness of failures
and the confinement of the effects 20
Wall Street as yet for the most part
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CURRENT NEWS AND GOSSIP
OF INTEREST TO INVESTORS

The .slump is not regarded with fear.
as the market was becoming rather
overbought and the selling that is now
going on for the long and short account
will tend to even up the speculative
position once more.
The Washington times., 1903-08-19
CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET.
TO The Washington Times

CHICAGO, Aug. 19.-The following
prices were quoted on the grain market
today:
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IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT
THOMAS G. HENSEY ET AL In
Equity, No. 23,725
The object of this suit is 10 have distribu-
tion Of the funds in the hands OF the receivers
in the above-entitled cause
On motion Of the plaintiff, by his solicitor.
Julius ]. Peyser, and G. albert White. VIII
liam H. sholes, and Smith Thompson, r.,
solicitors for Hayward Hooper, John c. johnson
Soda Water Apparatus Company, Thomas G.
Hensey. and Cary A. Vaughan. intervening Pc
titioners, il IS this 9Th day of August, A. d.
1903, ordered that the defendants, Edward H.
Eshleman and Mary A. Eshleman. his wife.
cause their appearance to be entered herein
on or before the foTtieth day, exclusive OF sun
days and legal holidays, occurring after the
date Of the first publication OF this order
otherwise the cause will be proceeded with as
In case of default. Provided this order be
published IN the Washington Law Reporter
and The Washington Times newspaper once a
week for three successive weeks
BY the court:
(Seal) j. c. PRITCHARD. Justice.
Test:
J. R. YOUNG. Clerk.
By F. E CUNNINGHAM, Assistant Clerk
au5,12,I9
SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF CO.
LUMBTA. HOLDING A PROBATE COURT.
ESTATE OF JOHN LONG, DECEASED.
No. II, ,6l5, Administration
Application having been made 10 the Supreme
Court Of the District Of Columbia, holding a
Probate Court, for letters OF administration on
said estate, by William II. Whitman. il is or
cered this 4th day OF August, A ID. 1908, that
notice be and hereby is given TO Mrs John
Long, widow. and Mary Long and Kate Long,
next Of kin, and TO all others concerned, 10
appear in said Court on FRIDAY. THE 11th
DAY OF SEPTEMBER, A. D. 1903 at 10
O'CLOCK A. NJ. to show cause why such apph-
cation should not be granted: Provided this
notice be published in the Washington Law
Reporter and The Washington Times once in
each of three successive weeks before the re-
turn day herein mentionsd-the first pubhca-
tion 20 be not less than thirty days before said
return day.
(Seal) J. c. PRITCHARD, Justice
Attest: JOHN r. ROUZER,
Deputy Register of Wills tor the District Of
Columbia; Clerk Of the Probate Court.
ROBINSON WHITE. Attorney. aus, IL, 70
SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF CO
LUMBIA, HOLDING A PROBATE COURT.
No. I0,941 Administration.
This is 20 give notice that the subscriber,
Of the District Of Columbia, has obtained from
the Probate Court of the District Of Columbia
letters OF administration c. Z. a. on the estate
Of Hannah Adams, late Of the District Of Co
against the deceased are hereby warned TO
exhibit the same. with the vouchers thereof,
legally authenticated 10 the subscriber, on CT
before the 2sth DAY OF JANUARY A. d.
1904; otherwise they may by law be excluded
from all benefit Of said estate.
Given under my hand this 2sth day OF July,
1903 ANNA ADAMS. il6 nth ST. Sc
Attest: JOHN r. ROUZER
Deputy Register Of Wills for the District Ct
Columbia; Clerk Of the Probate Court
b. +. LEIGHTON, Attorney. aus. u 10
The Washington times., 1903-08-19

The recent purchases of Rock Island
have made it the largest system in the
world. including it's leased and con-
The Washington times., 1903-08-19

The London market is irregular, AMI
generally lower than the closing here
yesterday. Uneasiness continues to be
felt in Europe over the state of affairs
In the Balkans. The rather sharp de-
cline which occurred in the last half
hour of yesterdays trading. is attribu-
ted to the selling by shorts, and to the
liquidation by last weeks purchasers.
The Washington times., 1903-08-19

The report that Standard Oil interests
were selling through London houses
was in circulation today. This rumor.
combined with the fact that brokers
who usually trade for Standard Oil in
terests took hand in the selling, slim
ulated liquidation. An investigation of
the report developed that much selling
had been done on orders cabled from
this side, but no confirmation could be
obtained that the selling was on the
Standard Oil account.
The Washington times., 1903-08-19
LOAN HEADQUARTERS.

any amount OF money or your Furniture. Piano.
ChatteIs. Salary, Plain Note, etc, at the same
rates charged by any ether compsny-but
We have q lower rate-an easier, better and
cheaper way 70 borrow. Try new plan-tre
best yet Call and be convinced- ''Nberer'
At the old reliable COZ ST. v. ".
CAPITAL LOAN GUARANTEE CO..
Goa Street N. W.
The Washington times., 1903-08-19

Although the condition of the stock
market is considered doubtful, commits
sion houses do not hesitate 10 advise
the purchase of good securities at pre-
vailing prices. Their advice is based
on the belief that irrespective OF pass
ing setbacks. stocks will eventually sell
many points above the present level
The Washington times., 1903-08-19

trolled lines. Thus the company is in
position to return enormous earnings at
all periods of the year. as its lines run
through so many sections of the country.
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$4,000 TO LOAN

On Furniture, Pianos, Organs, esc. without re-
povsI, without pLDiciyy, VIII out delay. Il
YOU have a loan with another cCmPzIgs We viii
pay the same OF for you. lad advances yoa more
money. Gail and get rates. or drop portal.
and agent will call AT your house
NO EXPENSE TO YOU UNLESS LOAN Is AADs
COLUMBIA GUARANTEES CO..
GI3 81. \. ".
Ohscs Hours: From ; = to p m
Telephore 3.El-T East Gp6d
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GOVERNMENT BONDS.

Capital Traction r. R. ss------- lOiZ 10.H
Met. X. X. Sc, 1926. .........-.. lis l22
Net r. r. Cert. Indebtedness A. la l07
Net r. R. Cert. Indebtedness b. lll lOI
Columbia r R. 6's. 1914. 10 III
Columbia r. r. ID mort. 5s--.. i1tS l0L
49, Street r3aflvya- "a Il .2%
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Wash Gas Co., ser A, G's l9o2-27.. l93 -...
Wash. Gas Co, ser y. 6's leC427-- lJ3
u. s. Elec Light, Deb. imp. 1902. ljZk
u. S Elec. Light, Cert. Irdebt... l12z lo4A
Ches. & Pot. Tel. Com ga i94 lJ4z
Wash Market Co.. lst s's. 1902 is
Masonic Hall Assn SIS. G. 1903. ~
y. - o..
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-19
Satisfactory
Bedroom
Furniture

The Iron Bed stock is something Of a
hobby with this store. 1t is kept up with
such watchfulness that we get most of
the business in iron beds. Why not, when
people can look at good two hundred
styles on the third floor of the Jackson
street building? And they're all depend
able people know that, too. Bed fur
nishings are in line with bed values. Our
stocks include the Proved Best Mattress
-Ostermoor. Then there is our splen-
did showing of handsome Dressers and
other Bedroom Furniture = the best of
them all represented in this August sale
by matchless bargains.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-19
Great Specials
in Iron Beds
SIPS for So. so and S3z5 Values CUFF

Colors: White, Green Blue. Two carloads
bought from Kansas City house that saved
them from the flood. They came out with enam-
ell scratched and discolored. We have just COM
pleted re-enameling them, and they are now as
good as if just from the factory. But we can
sell them for less than usual, and have put them
in the August Sale at SIPS and $1.OO less than
actual value.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-19
Bullets
Dining Tables

They should be bought very
carefully. Because we have
bought ours shrewdly, with
the knowledge of long expert
snce. It's safe to shift a large
share of the responsibility of
selecting on to us. Quality
does not need to be worried
about-just choose a pleasing
style, at any price desired, and
satisfaction is assured.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-19
A Well Appointed
Dining Room.

You are supposed to spend some of the
most cheerful hours of your life in the
dining room. But they can't be very
cheerful if it's an unattractive room, and
certainly not attractive unless tastefullv
furnished. Really handsome furniture
the best, too-costs wonderfully less in
this sale than usual Make your dining
room pleasant.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-19
Wicker Chairs and
Refrigerators

To clear for the season = some
big jumps in prices = think of
buying the best kinds on the
market at prices like these:
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Rocking and Other Chairs

No likes buy from limited line of chairs there's
nothing limited in our showing in shapes patterns woods
of the very best sellers Stock from simple wicker chairs
to handsome parlor rockers and luxurious Morris Chairs
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-19
Library
Tables

Broad topped, beau
tifully finished, strong
and handsome.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-19
Desks and Book
Cases Combined

A convenient and artistic
arrangement that never
loses popularity: Excep-
tional values here in hand
some. well made pieces.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-19

These savings are un-
usual on our high quality.
long service Mattresses
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-19

Cottage Curtain Poles. with trimmings
each 1Oc.
All Our Screens. so styles-One- Third
Odd Lace Curtains i all styles, not ov
pairs of a kind-One- Fourth Off.
All our Rope Portieres at 10 per cent Dis
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-19

Wicker Sewing Rockers
Strongly made good maple frames-light and easy
Price was 81. 25 Price is $1.5S
Morris Chairs
No house is completely furnished without of these
useful chairs Adjustable to any position nothing takes
the place of Morris chair Only in this sale. They
splendid values-goden oak frames cushions of velour
plain and figured. Price $1,000 Price is $7.75
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-22
Extraordinary IntoxiCant.

During the Boer war British soldiers
in Africa discovered new and extra
ordinary form of intoxication. The IN
genious privates found that they could
get an the excitement of "a powerfui
narcotic by eating a oordite charge Of
cartridges, each OF which contains sixty
strands OF cordite and Is very similar
Ia appearance 10 vermicelh The Brit
ish Medical Journal gives particulars
of this form of INVESTIGATION. It says
that Major jennings. of the British
army on learning that the men had
been eating cordite. made experiments
himself On sucking "a strand. he found
II sweet pleasant. and pungent. but it
resulted In headache which lasted Tor
shirty-siX hours. Dissolved in tea Il
produces almost immediate eNhiiarl tl3ils
melting almost demoniacai actions fol-
lowed by "a heavy sleep and StlUof ot
from five 10 tW slNc hours according 40
the Quantity taken. added 10 beer rs
produces the worst effects. exciting q
qua elsomc and destructive mania and
producing the most rapid intoNlcation
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-22

gone into a rapid decline. or when
tongues were not busy with talk about
her health, IL was reports OF her secret
marriage To Charles Frohman that &C
cupied them.
Why. only the other evening 1 heard
it said that only those persons were
permitted 10 VISIT Miss Adams at her
country home near ROnkonkoma. Long
Island, who would swear not TO reveal
that she was really Mrs. c. f. As a
matter of fact Miss Adams is too much
wrapped up in her art To marry, and
Mr.. Frohman too deeply absorbed in his
business. And as 70 that matter of CON
sumption. it was purely and solely the
lack OF a suitable play that kept Miss
Adams of the boards last winter.
The Pretty Sister OF Jose" is very