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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-21
A Mysterious Shootinr-

A uysterious shooting occurred or Eleventh
Street. near B. early yesterday morning. From
the recesses q dark entry a voiley o. shots
we're hred az two soldiers hut fortunately th.,
bullets went vide Of the marx. An Unknown
negro : SAID 20 have fred the flsiIlade be-
causf the soldiers had broScn a rass in A
house where he T. employed
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-21

Miss Harriette Cady gave a perception
yesterday afternoon at her home. 25S
West Forty-second Street. for Mrs.
Charles F. Green. OF Paris. Among
those invited were Mrs Jacob Berry.
Mrs. s Montgomery Roosevelt. John
hoffman. Mrs. Mason Bey. Alden
Freeman. Nine Durand Ruel. Mrs H.
Durant Cheever. Mrs Edward Mitchell.
DR.. Charles J. Harrison. and Raymond
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-21

The theater club occupied seats at the
Academy on Thursday evening 20 see
"A Country Girl The party was chap
eroned by Ir. and Mrs. Alexander Pres
ton After the play delightful supper
was given the party by Miss Henrietta
Holman AZ the residence of her par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. r. Curzon Huffman.
on ST. Paul Street. There were three
new members present-John GiIraor,
Albert Richie and Frank FriclI
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-21
GREAT ISSUE OF PATENTS.

Six hundred and seven patents were
issued during the week ended Thursday
Not dozen times in tho past twenty
years has the weekly issue exceedcd
600. and The indications are that the
business will increase greatly.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-21
TIL, White House.

The Presidef and Mrs. Roosevelt en-
tertained at inner last night. Mrs.
Roosevelt wor gown Of pink brocade.
Dinner was srved in the state dining
room. and tht table was decorated witb
Golden Gate pses and ferns. The guests
were the British ambassador and Lady
Herbert. Mr.. and Mrs. Winthrop Chan
Ter. Miss Elanor Roosevelt, Miss Alice
Warder, Mis- de Smirnoff. Miss Hagner,
Mr.. Dering. COUNT Hoyos, Major Howe.
Lieutenant dcCoy.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-21

Sens,r and Mrs. Depew entertained at
dinnerlast night the following guests:
Senate Frye. Senator and Mrs. Alger.
Senabr and Mrs. Quarles. Senator and
Mrs Doiliver, Senator Clark. Senator
Kean Senator BevcTidge. Lieutenant
Geneil and Mrs. Miles. Commander and
Mrs. ,owles, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Pat
terso. Mr.. and Mrs. Hamilton Fish
Weber. Mrs. Van Rensselaer, Cruger,
MissSean. Miss Deering. and Miss Pat
ten
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-21
Mrs. Talmage Returns Homo.

Mrs. T. Dewitt Talmage. OF this city.
widow Of the late eminent divine. who
has been in Florida for the past six
weeks. arrived in Washington last night
and obtained temporary quarters at the
New Willard. She was accompanied by
Miss Collier Mrs. Talmage was much
pleased 10 get back home, and states
her health is much improved by her Trip
South.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-21

Seitor Cullom will preside and de-
nveran address at the meeting OF the
Acadny OF Political and Social Science
in Pladeiphia on April u. The meeting
viii e attended by a number or the
Souti American diplomats stationed in
WashgtoD. and the question OF closer
comfrcial and social relations between
theiIcountries and the United States
willie the chief subject OF discussion.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-21
Expert Matchmaker.

chiids & Covert. GIL seventh Street northwest
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-21

Mrs. Charles l. Cragin. OF this city.
gave luncheon on Thursday at Palm
Beach, in honor OF Mrs. Knox. wife of
the Attorney General. The guests were
Mrs Knox. Mrs Eugene NJ O'Neil'. Mrs
George NJ. Ward. Mrs. James Sullivan.
Mrs. ID. Herbert Hostetter. Mi~ Rob
inson. Mrs. Hugh Willoughby, Miss
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-21

Mmc. Azfroz. wife OF the Mexican
ambassador and several ladies Of the
embassy wre received at the White
House this afternoon by Mrs. Roose-
we'll. tho oeasion being the presentation
OF Nine. Gmbora, wife of the first sec
rotary. wb has recently arrived with
her husbsd in this country. Mrs.
BooseveltweIcomed her visitors in the
Blue ParIr.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-21
Cut by Circular Saw.

Resting his hand on a revolving circular saw.
r termiIeT. A harness maker. % cfI Louisiana
Avenue sustained severe injuries 40 Wfzgand- !
wood wcrSs Yesterday His hand was badly cut
IA several places necessifating the arnputation
q thumb al the Emergency Hopitai. where
he was .aser.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-21
The Smart Sci in Philadelnhia-

The Henley crew BAH viii take
place in horticultural Hall on April "a.
Howard Elsenbrey is chairman OF tn
committee. This ball will be the largest
affair given under the patronage of the
University of Pennsylvania this year
and viii be OF considerable Importance
socially.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-21
Diplomatic Gossip.

Barones Moncheur. wife OF the Bel
gian miniter. has gone to West Point to
visit Overwhelmingly and sister, Cap
tain andNrs. Jones. The minister viii
join the hroness later on.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-21

ne police arc searching for two moro bows
Max Minister az 1888 Street northwest They
called az the place Thursday night and after
ma kiTg a small purchase departed with tire
hosiery.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-21
''Purisima''-The Whiskey of Fame,

fully aged, ripe. mellow whiskey whose
purity recommends IL Tor medicinal a. well as
social purposes Delivered on mail or phone
orders on. 92ol by W-u. Cannon. I225-27 seventh
Dewar's Scotch, SIS bottle rcadnouSht -
81 80 bottle
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-21
Burglars in Warehouse.

Thieves broke into the warerootna % Francis
Miller. 81 Ninth Street northwest. some time
within the past few days and stole a cloth
valued al $50 The police have been informed
II the theft.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-21
The Sweetest violets That Grow
Al sllaIer'., Foarteeu,s and !, IN Pa. ave.
Collars, Cents; Cuffs, 4 Cents Pair.

Highest grade work, newest plant Potomac
Laundry Phone 275l. Otsces. I7l0 Street
and 500 Fourteenth Street northwest
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-21

lillian Holland. negro. aged twenty-five
wears. fell from telephone pole az Fourteenth
and B streets yesterday. sustaining fractured
wrist lie was taken To the Emergency HO~-
pital.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-21

The Sedish minister, Mr. Grip, has
returnedfrom his trip to Mexico.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-21
Latest in Men,s Fashions.

Over 300 styles u The very finest and most Sc
lect fabrics in imported and domestic spring
snungs John waldman, Tailor. CO 7th ST. NV
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-21
Notes.

seetary Hay returned TO Washington
toda. after two weeks stay at
Thonsvile. Ga. He was greatly bene-
Btedn health.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-21
LOCAL MENTION.
Months of March and April consump-
tive

This 3 month hard on persons with weak
lungs The use ~ Speer's Port Grape Wine has
nccn the means 81 helping o. urOIong the lives
~ thousands pasr this critical period after
which they are likely 10 ~ ssfe for Al least
another wear. and perhaps icr years 70 come II
not entirely cured
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-21
Laundering Household Linen, CSC Doc.

Less than hv the poInd-sIperior finish Po
tomac Laundry. Phone Main 275i. Office.
l5lo Street and 500 Fourteenth Street NV.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-21

Mr.. Plido, the charge d'aHsires Of
Venezuea. leaves town today for Cara
cas-. tt Office OF the Venezuelan loga-
ton vii be in charge OF Federico Pezet.
the frs secretary OF the Peruvian lega-
tior.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-21
Are You Covered With Tornado

Insurance? Rate very low Best company in
the world joseph I Weller. coz Street north
vest. Phcne. T. So
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-21
Reno Bargain Store

For Easter novelties. baseball goods. fishing
tackle, union cigars, etc. Melton. Proprietor,
Tenley town. d. C.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-21

Mrand Mrs. George G. Knowles enter
tame az dinner al the Portner on
Thurlay evening. in honor OF Miss
HeIeiVarick Roswell
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-21
New Sewing Machines Ten Cents
Stolen Box Of stockinps

\ Day. Rent or Buy. Aucrbach. : II. Do
nestle Agt.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-21
Baltimore Iottinus

Mrs. Charles s. Wight gave a luncheon
nd card party yesterday az her apart
lents al the Severn. at which about
hirty I'VE ladies we're present. Lunch
on was served ar small tables adorned
Nth American Beauty roses. Prizes
Fere awarded 70 those winning the
iighest scores al the conclusion OF the
'ames. Dainty Gibson pins we're also
resented as souvenirs TO several debu-
antes who assisted the hostess in
seeping the scores.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-21
or TIE Day ~ SOCIETY

Thornton. Mrs. John J. Wysong. Mrs
Robert Fulton Cutting. Mrs. John Ho-
bart Warren. Mrs Henry Clews. Mrs
whitney Warren. and Miss Therese Ise-
lin were among those in the parterre
boxes
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-21

Adtant General and Mrs H c. Cor
bin II here this afternoon for Jekyl
Islan Ca. for weeks visit TO Mr.
and rs. Edwin Gould
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-21

The Italian ambassador and Signora
Mayor les Planches Will entertain at
dinner onight.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-21
P1eSzaen and Mrs. R00SeVeH Entertain
al Dnner-1Ime. Asbyos Rccef7,ea al
Tie I[kzIe House.

vernon Place. The subject Of the read
ing was Colonies Birthday" by Rob-
ert Browning
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Perry Belmont will leave
today for a weeks visit in Washington.
y. G.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-21
Home Cure for Nervous Dyspepsia

Street northwest
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-21

Oh, How DeIiciousI My Coffee at
25c pound. Walker. SEVENTH and Q streets
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-21

setor Hanna and Miss Phelps left
Washington last night FOR their home in
CIeIand
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-21

Mr. Draper will entertain at dinner
toniat
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-21
Genuine S., So, and s. Sample Shoes.
Cherrydale sp. Water. 8 Gal. Sos.

Three hundred STYLES, at S2s5. Keene's shoe
Store. 9cs G Street northwest.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-21

Dwight Miller Harris. cousin of
George Gould. is seriously I'll at his resi-
denee. East Seventy sixth Street.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-21

Mrs. Helen Wen. Of Cambridge. Mass.
gave most artistic and finished lee
.ure recital yesterday az the residence
't Mrs. Gilbert Fraser. Is East Mount
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-21

and Mrs. Paul Bachschmid ceIe-
bred the fgtieth anniversary OF their
weing Tuesday at the home OF their
dahter, Mrs. Fred Carl. Although Mrs
Baschmid has been an invalid for sew
err months past she was able TO re-
Gee the congratulations OF her friends
MiBachschmid is eighty-five yeark old
auh wife is seventy-uine.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-21
When You Want a Cut

OF anything joyce Engraving Co. star Bldg
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-03-06
Executors Sale Of Valuable Real ES
tate and Personal Property.

The undersigned will, between
the hours of 10 o'clock a. m. and 4
o'clock p m, on
Monday, she 9th Day or March. 1908,
at the front door of the First Ma
tlonal Bank building, at the corner
of Wells and Charles streets, In the
City of Sistersville, West Virginia,
offer for sale at public auction, to
the highest bidder, the following
real and personal property:
First-The house and lot at the
corner of Water and Elizabeth
streets, and known as lot number
Fl, In the City of Sistersville, West
Virginia, being the property used
by the late G. P. Russell as resi-
deuce.
Second-Fourteen shares of the
capital stock of the First National
Bank of Sistersville. West Virginia.
Third-Ten shares of the capital
stock of the Board of Trade of the
City OF Sistersville, West Virginia,
Terms of Sale-Cash In hand on
day Of sale.
W. R ISHAM,
Executor of the last will and tesla.
ment of G. P. Russell, deceased.
Hanes & Young,
Attorneys. 2Io4w d W
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-03-06
Brain-FOOd Nonsense.

Another rediculus food fad has
been branded by the most compe-
tent authorities. They have dis
PEELED the silly notion that one
kind of food IS needed for brain,
another for muscle, and still an
other for bones. A correct diet
will not only nourish a particular
part of the body, but will sustain
every other part. Yet, however
good your food may be, Its nutri-
ment is destroyed by indigestion or
dyspepsia. You must prepare for
their appearance or prevent their
comming by takingiregular doses OF
Green's August Flower, the favor.
lite medicine OF the healthy millions:
A few doses aids digestion, stimu'
lates tie liver to healthy action,
puriies the blood and makes you
feel buoyant and vigorous. You
can get DR.. Green's reliable RENE
dies at D. A. Hendershot's.
Get Green's Special Almanac.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-03-06
Executors Notice.

The undersigned having qualified
as the Executor of the last will and
testament of G. P. Russell, de.
ceased, all persons knowing them
selves to be indebted to the said c,
P. Russell, will please pay such In
debtedness to the undersigned, and
all persons having claims against
the said c. P. Russell, will present
the same to me properly probated,
at the Office of Ranes & Young, In
Slstersville. West Virginia, for set
tlement.
w. r. IsHAM,
Executor.
HANEs & YOUNG,
Attorneys.
21o 4wdw
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-03-06
Pacific Coast Without Change

In new Pullman Ordinary
sleepers, wide veshbuled and with
every modern convenience, in
charge of competent agent, from
Cincinnati to Chicago via Louis
Vile, New Orleans, Houston, San
Antonio, Ell Paso and Los Angeles
to San Francisco. Rates for berths
less than half of cost In regular
sleepers. For free descriptive mat
ter and full particulars, address E.
A. Richter, Trav. Pass. Agent,
Illinois Central Railroad, Park
Building, Pittsburg, Pa. II tt
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-03-06
New and Popular Books.

These books can be relied upon
as having extraordinary merit and
should have your consideration.
"Levey Mary" by the author of
tMrs. Wigs of the Cabbage
Patch" 81. "The Pit" by Frank
Norris, author of The Octopus"
ETC., $1.oS. LADY Roses augh'
ter" by Mrs. HUMPHREY Ward, au-
thor of Eleanor" $1.oS. Under
the Rose" by Fred Isham, All.
thor of "The Strollers," $1.o8,
"In the Garden of Charity" by
Basil King, author of "Let Not
Man Put Asurder, $I.o8. "The
Star Dreamer. by Agnes and Egg
erton Castle, authors of 1.-THE Pride
of Jennico," $1o8. McCoy's Book
Store.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-03-06
Funeral Of Mrs. Watson.

Funeral services of the late Mrs.
George D. Watson will be con-
ducted tomorrow morning at 9
O'Clock, by Rev. Father Boice, at
the Church of the Holy Rosary.
Friends of the family are invited to
the obsequies.
The body will be taken on the
6:18 train tomorrow evening to
Brady's Bend, Pa, for interment.
The remains will be accompanied
by the husband. parents and other
members of the family.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-03-06
Beware OF OInIments for Catarrh That
Contain Mercury.


As mercury will surely destroy the
sense of smell and completely de-
range the whole system when en-
tering 1t through the mucous sur
faces. Such articles should never
be used except on prescriptions
from reputable physicians. as the
damage they will do Is tenfold to
the good you can possibly derive
from them. Halls Catarrh Cure,
manufactured by F. J. Cheney &
Co., Toledo, Ohio. contains no
mercury and Is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. In
buying Halls Catarrh Cure be sure
you get the genuine. 1t Is taken
internally and made In Toledo, O.,
by F. J. Cheney & Co. Testimo-
malls free.
Sold by all druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-03-06

c. W.Beggs, Sons & Co., Chicago,
Ill.
Gentlemen: Il have been
troubled with that detestible dis
ease Eczema for the past four years
and have tried all the advertised
medicines 1 could hear of but with
out any relief. Seeing your ad In
our paper for Boro Carbol salve, 1
decided to give 1t a trial and to my
surprise 1t began to relieve me at
once. My hands which were a mass
of sores began to dry up and today,
after using four boxes I can say 1
am cured. It Is worth Its weight
In gold. Refer any one to me. LIB.
Groah, Charleston, W. Va. For
sale by D. A. Hendershot
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-03-06

lust at present we are supposed
to be disporting ourselves on the
whItewinged crest of a wave OF
prosperity. But when this wa .e re-
cedes, as recede 1t surely must, we
are quite liable to find ourselves
with a lot of high salaries establish
ed, which will prove burdensome
to our state, county and city treasnr'
les.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-03-06

Five volcanoes destroyed $4,000
lives last year. How charmingly
effective a Mount Pelee would be
on one of our warships.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-03-06
Explanation!

Each coupon when received Is numbered
and the prizes will be awarded according to
the number To illustrate, If No. 100 Is the
correct number 1t will be given first prize.
If 200 Is coupon guessing the exact or near
est the exact number, 1t will be given prizes
devise to make the contest fair, so vote early
and often.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-07-03

A young couple In Brooklyn have re
Gently invested IN a fine old house on
the Heights ana have remodeled Il TO
suit their own taste Both OF them
have taste OF good quality ana the
money to make It effective, 40 the
house n q model or nttrnctlveness. one
thing which IL particularly interesting
Is the use 10 which they have put an
old.tlme niche which was IN the curve
OF the staircase. This was built In
houses. apparently. for statunry, but
fine old statuary or any other Kind Is
q rare heirloom In this country, 80 one
must conclude that the eyesorc on the
stairway had no utility This one has
been screened on from view boy m in
curylng door OF stained glass In dellcl'
ously soft tlnts ana OF design OBJ
ylous executed FOR that sole purpose,
Inside n am electric light which sheds
its modified rays ON the stairs, ana this
cupboard makes place fer the tele'
phone. As this IL near the top OF the
stairs aud the living room adjacent
nothing could be mC-c conyenlent.-
New York Times.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-07-03

The discipline committee OF the Mis-
souri, University faculty IL securing
evidence against students OF the en-.
cheering department, charged with
putting an iron elephant on the pin
nacie above the dome OF the academic
building. The feat accomplished by
the students was extraordinary. Ac'
cess to the interior of the pinnacle had
been barred by three massive Iron
doors, fastened with padlocks the
keys 10 which the proctor carried In
his pocket Under cover Of darkness
the students carried galvanized iron
elephant. weighing perhaps over a
thousand pounds. 10 the dome above
the building. and after forcing the
iron doors, dragged their burden up
ward to the highest point OF the pin
nacle, 200 feet above ground. The
next morning the elephant could be
seen for distance OF Ave miles. and
farmers came to town 10 inquire about
Il. In removing the elephant gang
Of workmen destroyed section OF tho
slate roof, and ten students must pay
the damages or be expelled-New
York Commercial Advertiser.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-07-03

81 have little niece" said the racon-
teur OF the Sewing Circle, "who il
never 80 happy as when she Is allowed
TO visit the kitchen and watch the SER
wants az work, Fortunately, her mother
has good.naured servants who rather
enjoy having the child around, so
many are the charmed hours which
Jessie spends downstairs making little
pies under the cooks superintendent.
and pretending she is grown up.
"The other day she descended to the
laundry 20 oversee the family wash In
her busy little way, She gave one look
OF utter establishment as Mary put on
the clothes TO boil. and then fairly dew
upstairs 10 her mother, eXclaiming;
'"oh. mamma What do you think
Marys cooking the clothes for din
nerg New York Times.