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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1903-01-17
A Historic Tree,

The oak tree under whose branches
Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A..
Douglas held a political debate in 1858
is still standing in Bloomington, Ill.
1t appears to be centuries old. In 1853
the tree marked an Enclosure then
known as Henshaw's pasture. a former
public meeting place. George Hen
shaw. the owner, was Democrat. He
arranged to have the debate there. be-
ing an admirer of Douglas. The two
candidates for United States senator
had engaged in series Of debates,
and the one held in Bloomington at
tracted voters from far and near. A
platform for the candidates was con-
slructed directly under the boughs Of
This old oak. Its shade protected the
audience as well as the speakers.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1903-01-17
SHE WAS TOO GOOD.
Why Old Uncle Lige left the Whole
Cabin to His Wife.

Cabin to His Wife.
One winter in the mountains Of
North Carolina | met old Lige Downs,
familiar character Of those hills,
trudging toward town with n bundle
tied in red bandanna slung over his
stopped shoulders.
Good morning. Uncle Lige," said.
"Mawuin. missy" he replied, taking
his hat from his kinked white crown.
Are you going away asked.
"Yessum," he answered, 'yessum."
Where's Aunt Hootie? Is she going
too?'
Nome; she amt gwine wifi me. 1
amt no fittin' cumpny fer dat woman
nOhOw."
why. what's the matter?' l asked,
amazed II always thought Hootie
was the best wife in the world"
"Yessum; dat's what she shorely Is.
But pore. missile sinnah laik me
KANT stan so much goodness. Dat
woman ncvah did know de power Of
sin. an de parsOn hisself KANT come
up to huh for preachln'. De hull cabin
shines wifi glory, but mel amt muffin
but a black spot"
why. Uncle Lige, you cannot leave
your wife because she's good" said.
That would be strange cause for
divorce"
"Deys lots of um does it, missy. i
amt no objections to huh bein' good.
but when anybody gifts so good dat
dey amt got no feelin's for nobody.
what dey wants Is a cabin to dere-
selves"
The "black spot moved down the
sun hecked road toward other blackef
spots that waited for him in the vii
lage.-EXchange.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1903-01-17
UNITED STATES.


Outdoor housekeeping is Just as i'm.
portant as indoor housekeeping.
Waste paper r"crptaclcS placed on
street corners will help greatly in keep
Ing the streets free of rubbish. etc.
One Of the best ways to bcautify
front and back yards is to interest chill
drcn in this work.
Village Improvement societies are !,
power in building up towns and keep
ing them clean and beautiful.
Neatly trimmed trees and lawns add
greatly to the appearance of a street
Much of the beauty of IL lawn is lost II
the ChGCs are not kept in order
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1903-01-17
Birds and the Woman.

City Belle hope your stay in our
city will not be short. Mr.. De Science.
Mr.. DE Science member of the Or
nthologists' uniOn)-Thank you. but
my sojOurn must be brief. | am here
attending the archaeological convention
at the Museum of Natural History. and
the session will soon be over.
What kind of convention did you
say"
"Ornithological-aDo birds, yon
know"
"Oh. yes. yes. How stupid Of me!
DO you think they will be worn much
next season.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1903-01-17

Otto Lasins in his diary describes a
walk he took one day with Bocklin, the
famous artist. near Zurich. Bocklin
was in raptures over the colors of the
autumn leaves, the blue sky, the
clouds. "Ah. those are colorsw he ex-
claimed. IF we could have those on
our palcttes! How weak are our means
in comparison with those of nature!
White is our best light. and only by
means of clever contrasts can we Sc
cure effects approximating the natural
OupSn
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1903-01-17
The Art of Working In Gold,

The Romans copied the Greek and
Etruscan goldsmiths' work. though
they also often used the ornaments
themselves taken from the ancient
tombs, Much Of the art of the ancients
in working gold was lost until early in
the nineteenth century, when Signor
Castel.ani found some of the Etruscan
methods still being employed by work
men in a village in remote corner of
the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Times.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1903-01-17
How to Use Soap SCRAPS,

1t is good plan to keep pint jar
IN the bathroom in which can he put
scraps of toilet soap. When the jar
is fun pour over the pieces about Il
cup.ui of warm water and two tea
SpoonfulS of glyccrin The result will
be Il jeiIylikr consistency that can be
used instead of ordinary soap.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1903-01-17
No Call For Leisure.

What, you back to work, Pete?
When | saw you fall off the building
yesterday, | never expected to see you
work again"
81 fought dat too, boss, but nah
wife done let nah accident assurance
eXpiah last week. "-Indianapolis News.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1903-01-17
How to Clean Piano Keys,

TO clean piano keys and old ivory
dampcn Il piece of muslin in alcohol
and with it rub the keys. The alcohol
can do no damage, and if frequently
applied the keys will stand in want of
no otlSr treatment If they have al
ready begun to turn yellow. rub them
with canton flannel wet with cologne
Mnlnr
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1903-01-17
How to Make Bananu Salad.

Cut four bananas in halves length
wise, then cut each in half again; put
these pieces in a glass dish and crate
over II very little lemon rind: make Il
lemon sirup by boiling together quar-
ter cup Of lemon juice and half II cup
sugar has dissolved
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1903-01-17

Wealthy American Fatherinlaw-l
full extent Of your debts.
Count BOylon de BakkOvisnek-And
you did not tell me. sare. re full extent
of mademOiselle's tempare. - Chicago
Tribune
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1903-01-17

Guest-Why do you scowl at me so,
Freddie?
Freddie-Cause you have eat all the
cake and haven't married either of my
sisters Lipp'ncOtt's.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1903-01-17

If SGrla men would reflect more. they
would he brighter: if some women
were brighter they would reflect more.
Chicago News.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1903-01-17
A Perfect Butler.

Mrs. Giltedge- do you like the
new butlPri
Giltcdge He's a peach! Made me
feel at tomp at once Life
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1903-01-17

Burning the candle at both ends
gives a big light. but it's mighty dark
when the light goes out.-Baltimore
News
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1903-01-17

Genius unexertcd is no more genius
than a bushel of acorns is Il forest of
oaks
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1903-01-17

HE Is writing historical novel;"
"Oh! Looking up the historical facts,
Is he?"
NO; the costumes. cleveland Plain
Dealer
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1903-01-17

Where Accuracy Il Required.
"Why does Grimmer haunt the H.
The Washington times., 1903-02-21
URGE ENACTMENT OF
NEW ASSESSMENT LAW
Commissioners Favor Provision for
Rhode Island Avenue Extension.

With certain amendments and sugges-
tiOns, the District Commissioners have
returned House bill 17.25S to Congress.
with the statement that its passage
would benefit greatly and at once all
property in the vicinity Of the extern
sion. The bill provides for a rear
rangement OF the assessments for the
opening OF Rhode Island Avenue between
Florida and lie Droit Avenues.
The purpose Of the bill is 10 revoke
all assessments for benefits under the
provisions OF the act OF February TO-
1899. and TO provide for new assessments
by the Board Of Equalization and Re
view
The act under which the avenue was
extended provided that one-half OF the
amounts awarded by the jury as dam
ages should be assessed as benefits on
property within a prescribed area, and
1t is the intention OF the present bill
that this assessment shall be nuIlihed
and new assessments levied, 80 that
such assessments shall not exceed such
actual benefits"
The Washington times., 1903-02-21
BANDA ROSA CONCERT
WAS WELL ATTENDED

The artistic success of the initial con
cert by the Banda Rosa served TO bring
out an audience of greater proportions to
its second recital yesterday afternoon at
the Columbia Theater, when a program
of mixed compositions was pleasingly
interesting.
Band concerts have been frequent in
Washington this season, and the fact that
they are well patronized is proof that the
local musical public is fond Of this kind
OF entertainment. The bands numbers
yesterday included the overture to Won
Suppe's Poet and Peasant" a popular
composition with band leaders and pub
lie. The Kansas City Spirit, by Sor-
rentino, was used as the opening NUM-
Der. and two compositions by Carestia
were played under the direction of the
composer.
The Banda Rosa viii give two concerts
tomorrow. one at 3 o'clock and another at
o. m The latter will comprise Wagner
compositions, and is expected to be I'M
usually interesting.
The Washington times., 1903-02-21
SEEKING TO BE RELIEVED
FROM PAYMENT OF TAXES

the District Supreme Court. George z.
Hamilton and Michael J. Colbert bring
suit against the District OF Columbia to
be relieved Of the charges made FOR
taxes on the cOmplainants property for
the year Of 1882. for the second half Of
'S3. 50. SO, and for 'SS. for the reason
that these charges are outlawed. Tho
complainants ask that an Injunction be
granted restraining the District OF Co
lumbia from instituting proceedings TO
recover the property or 10 sell the same
The land in question is a part Of lot u.
in square 49,, and the taxes in arrears
amounts 10 over $500
The Washington times., 1903-02-21
IDA LITTLE STEVENS WILL
LEAVES PROPERTY TO FAMILY

Ida Little Stevens. In her will dated
November 2S, 1900. and filed yesterday
gives in trust TO her daughters. Ida L.
stevens and Isabel Stevens. $50 a month
each, and 10 her sons. Albert Howard
Stevens and George Woodbury. Stevens.
$50 month each. The remainder or the
estate is left in Zee simple to her hus-
band and children. One-tenth of the
amount left in fee simple the deceased
desires them at their pleasure TO give
10 a charity as a memorial Of her The
National Savings and Safe Deposit and
Trust Company is appointed executor
and guardian. The executor is 10 sell
the property on Columbia Road TO Sc
cure the payment OF the first two be-
quests.
The Washington times., 1903-02-21
MRS. HUGHES ESTATE
IN RECEIVERS HANDS
Court Overruled Demurrer of Edward
G. Niles and Grants Injunction.

Justice Hagner yesterday signed de
cree overruIing the demurrer of Edward
g. Niles and others to the petition
filed by the United States Trust Com
pany Of New York asking for the APP
pOintment OF receivers for the estate
Of Louise Beauchamp Hughes The
Washington Loan and Trust Company
is appointed receiver by the order. to
hold all moneys received by the de-
PENDANT, amounting to over $4,000, and
all paintings. precious stones. and other
chattels. and orders the defendant. Ed
ward G. Niles. to deliver the same.
An injunction is granted the defend
ant to prevent disposal Of any Of the
property. If the settlement of the af-
fairs of Mrs. Hughes should result ad-
versely to the contention of the United
States Trust Company of New York.
Niles is to be recompensed for all
damages suffered by him from the date
Of the injunction TO the final settle
ment.
The Washington times., 1903-02-21
GEORGE H. PLANTS ESTATE
DIVIDED AMONG CHILDREN

George II. Plant. in his will of June &c,
1901. fled for probate yesterday. gives
TO Mary J. Cowling, lot 50. in square 1S9.
improved by a house. 2O1O1z Fifteenth
Street northwest. and all household fur
niture. not including family portraits.
together with a crayon portrait and oil
portrait Of his first wife. On the death
OF his daughter. the oil portrait becomes
the property Of George II. Plant, Jr.
To Laura Virginia Cowling. lot in
square 33s improved with the premises,
1875 Eleventh Street northwest.
To Andrew Clinton Plant an oil poS-
trait Of the testator- The remainder OF
the estate goes to the daughters and
son. George II. Plant. jr.. to be divided
equally.
The National Safe Deposit Company f.
appointed executor.
The Washington times., 1903-02-21
LEGION OF LOYAL WOMEN
AT HOME TO THEIR FRIENDS

An enjoyable AT home was given last
Monday evening by the Legion OF Loyal
Women a their hall. 419 Tenth street.
Although the evening was very stormy
many comrades and other guests were
present. They were received by Mrs. F.
Kathleen Temple. president OF the Ie-
gion, assisted by the other officers Com
mander Kimball. Of the G. A r., made
a pleasing address. as did also Major
Powell and Major Tasker. DR.. Calvin
read an original poem. a piano and
mandolin duet was furnished by Messrs
Ratclin and Vsrella. Miss Rousseau
played a piano solo Vocal solos were
given by Mrs. Donohue. Miss Tabler. and
Mr.. Temple Refreshments were served
Read tine great Fiction Supplement in The
SUNDAY Time.
The Washington times., 1903-02-21
PRESS WOMEN MEET.

At meeting OF the Woman's National
Press Association held at the home Of
Mrs. Belva A. Lockwood. Friday even
ing. February 20 Miss Frances Graham
French, the president, presided Mrs
Sarah Chase Guss. was made an associ-
ate member. and Mrs. Emma Shaw Col
cIeugh, Providence. r. l.. was elected
10 active membership. Among those
present were Frances Graham French.
Mrs. BeIva A. Lockwood. Mrs. Emma
q BrintOn, Mrs. Hannah 3. Sperry.
Mrs. Ellen 8. Cromwell Mrs. Helen G.
Sparhawk. Mrs. G. W. Settle. DR.. Alice
Burritt Mrs. Grace Porter Hopkins
Mrs Ruth NJ G.. Pealer.
The Washington times., 1903-02-21
TWO MORE THEATERS
TO BE BUILT HERE
One to Cost a Million, the Other 100000, and to
Be Ready Next Winter

that one will be located between Thir-
teenth and Fifteenth and New York Ave
nue. and F Street. 1t has been said
semi officially that the property adjoin
ing the Epiphany Church. near Thir-
teenth and G Streets. will be selected
as the site for the largest one
The house will be built to accOmmo-
date about $500 people. Half dozen
boxes will be built on the sides Of the
stage. on the main floor. About thirty
smaller mezzanine boxes will form a
half balcony. but there will be no stage
boxes in the mezzanine or upper bal
comics. The stage will be larger than
any at present in Washington. BY the
LIST Of next month the funds for the VEN
ture will be available. and work Will tie
begun about April !. One million dol
lars is what the new building Is to cost.
The other theater. which will be built
about the same time, will, il is believed,
be erected somewhere in the vicinity OF
jackson Square. 1t viii cost about
500. 900. and, unlike the larger house,
it will be used exclusively as a theater
there being no Offices located on it's
upper floors. Pennsylvania Avenue
site is also said to be under considera-
tion. but as yet a price has not been
agreed upon. nor have the holders CT
the property stated positively whether or
not they wish TO sell.
P. B. Chase. proprietor of the local
vaudeville house, has already had plans
made for a new theater here. He pro-
poses 20 install an up-to-date stock
company. composed OF the best possible
J theatrical talent procurable.
The Washington times., 1903-02-21

Washington is TO have Two new thea
tiers. of the most modern type. where
only productions Of the most pretentious
kind win be presented. The plans and
specification of the new playhouses
have been drawn up and are on exhibit
tion in the Office Of Frederick Wright.
a local architect. p. Thornton Marye
is the architect Of the two buildings. II
the plans Of the prospective builders are
carried out il is believed that one Of
the houses will be all ready for occu-
pancy by November Of the present year.
The proposed Washington theaters
will be freproof and strictly modern.
The National Buildin~ and Construction
Company. of Philadelphia. has the con-
tract TO erect the two houses. II is said
that Philadelphia capitalists put up all
the money for the erection of the first
thester. while local men will build the
second The first theatcr which will
also be an office building, win be built
on the same lines as the Colonial Thea
ter in Boston. which is said 10 be one
OF the finest in the East. The front of
the theater Will be OF white granite.
with bronze trimmings. The stone for
the front will be specially quarried, as
one of the members OF the syndicate is
also president OF a granite quarry in a
New England State Provisions will be
made for the addition Of a roof garden
to the theater. because the controllers
OF the house might at some future time
, take a notion to present that form OF
summer amusement.
AS yet the sites OF the theaters have
not been made public, but IL is believed
The Washington times., 1903-02-21
TRIUMPHS OF 1902.

Seldom If ever in any one year of the
history Of the world have so many i'm
portant events Of universal interest
taken place. America, England, Ger
many and France have each partici-
pated. The President of the United
States welcomed and entertained II. R.
H. Prince Henry OF Prussia at the White
House. Edward VII was crowned King
OF England and Emperor of India. the
German Emperor had his American built
yacht. Meteor" christened; France had
the unwilling OF the Rochambeau Statue
and at all functions attending these cele-
brations Moet & Chandon Champagne
was used exclusively. This indeed is an
unparalleled record. which is proof posi-
tive OF the superiority and popularity Of
the renowned brand OF Moet & Chandon
White Seal.-Adv.
The Washington times., 1903-02-21
Che Uin1es.
ADJUSTMENTS OF THE DAY.

ACADENY-Horard Hall in ''The Man Who
Dared" 200 and 500 p. m.
CHASE'S-Mmc. Hermann and Polite N2ude-
vile. 2.Ij and Sis 2.
COLUMBIA-Mrs. Langtry IN The Cruss-N avs,
2:l5 and s:I5 p.
EMPIRE-Biiou Burlesque stock Company. 2:15
and s:l5 p. m.
LAFANETTE-"Uudcr Southern Skies 2-l5
and s:I5 p. m.
LYCEUM-''The ROYAL Burlesquers,' 2.l5 and
S:lj y.
NATIONAL-Nat Goodwin and Maxine Elliott.
200 and S:l5 p. IN.
NORTHEAST TEMPLE-Moving pictures. illus
trated songs. 500 p. m.
The Washington times., 1903-02-21

building up of the body by the nutri-
ton derived from food. The gain in
weight proves the cure.
Three years ago was taken sick with what
r. doctor called nervousness and indigestion. 9"
writes Mrs. Warren E Parker, of Orange Street,
Nantucket. Mass. - He gave medicine for
the trouble. but I could eat little toast
or oatmeal without suffering severely. In few
months I began 20 have distressing pains Tig hit
in the pit Of my stomach. I called the doctor
again and he said / had cataTrh OF stomach,
gave medicine but IL did not do any good
/ lost q pounds IN three months I then com
mcnCed taking DR.. PicTCc's medicines and soon
began 20 feel better. / have taken six bottles of
Golden Medical Discovery two Of FSvoritc
Prescription and six vials Of DR.. Pierccs Pei
let's. have gained ten pounds. Can cat every
thing"
DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure con-
stipation.
The Washington times., 1903-02-21
SENATOR HOAR TO SPEAK
IN WESTERN CITIES

Senator Hoar. of Massachusetts. left
Washington yesterday TO go 10 Indian
apolis. where he will deliver an address
this evening on THE History OF the
Celts OF America" From there he goes
20 Chicago. where he will make the chief
address on George Wsshington's Birth
day Monday afternoon before the Union
League Club and also speak az ban
quet 10 be held In Chicago Monday
evening
The Washington times., 1903-02-21
LoUISIANIANS FORM CLUB.

An organization to be known as the
louisiana Association" consisting Of
LOuisianians living in this city, came
into existence at a meeting held at 7l9
Sixth Street northwest last evening
J. +. Coulton was elected president;
Capt W c. ChenauIt. vice president.
and l.. s Boyd, secretary. The object
Of the association is to advance social
intercourse among its members.
The Washington times., 1903-02-21
PERSONS ADJUDGED INSANE.

Judge Gould yesterday adjudged the
following persons insane and ordered
their commitment 10 the Government
Asylum for the insane. Henry W. Brown.
Frederick Bebens. Andrew Johnson,
Eliza Thomas Berry Richard A. Crax-
ton. Elizabeth Platter. Chanay CaDty
William Cornell. and Annie Yost.
The proceedings against Frank p.
Davy and stephen r. Cough were dis
missed and that OF Mary Taylor con
tinued
The Washington times., 1903-02-21
BURGLAR TOOK CAe"-
OVERLOOKED JEWELRY

Overlooking silver and several pieces
OF jewelry. a thief departed from the
residence of August II. Dawson. at 1921
Street northwest. early yesterday
morning, after having stolen Si4-50- In
his haste. the marauder left untouched a
solid silver set and a gold watch and
chain valued al S125.
The Washington times., 1903-02-21
A Guaranteed Cure for Piles.

Itching, Blind. Bleeding. and Pretending
PILES. No cure no pay. All druggists are au-
thorized 10 the manufacturers of no Ointment
70 refund the money where it fails TO cure any
case OF piles. no matter % bow long standing
Cures ordinary eases i'm six days. the worst
cases in fourteen DAYS. One application gives
esse and rest. Relieves itching instantly This
q a new discover and d. Il the only pile rem
edy sold on positive guarantee, no cure, no
pGy. Price. JOC.
The Washington times., 1903-02-21

Joseph a. Farley. %. and Elnora b.
Dollsrd. 20. both of Richmond. Va.
Alfred II. Brooks, %, and Mabel w.
Baker, %.
Roy c. Osgood. q. and Anna NJ. Hud-
son. %.
William z. Fox. %. and Anne E.
Schaeffer, no age given
The Washington times., 1903-02-21

Another charge of theft has been made
against Robert Grady. who is accused
Of having snatched a purse from Mrs.
W. p. Boggs, on L Street. last Wednes-
day night. Yesterday Mrs. Mary Nc
Gwin. of 1901 p Street northwest. identi-
fed him as the negro who had snatched
her pocketbOok last Saturday night 4
dozen purses were found on the prisoner.
The Washington times., 1903-02-21

Pure beers will not produce acidity 81 the
stomach or other digestive troubles The best
malt and hops are used, the best skill H. en-
ployed for brewing the beer. and the perfect
clesnliness about the plant prevents any germs
nom coming in contact with the beer. These
precautions 20 20 make Hcurich's the pursst
Of the pure Phone West % for "a case q
Heuricf's and enjoy good health u
The Washington times., 1903-02-21
EXCURSIONS.
MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED.

Norfolk and Washington steamer for NorfolE
and Fort Monroe. $50 p. m
The Washington times., 1903-02-21
CITY BREvITIES.

An overheated stove caused a trihing
damage in the smokehouse of the Column
bia Packing Company. at Seventh and
Steuben Streets yesterday afternoon.
The Washington times., 1903-02-21

4 well-developed case OF smallpox
was discovered yesterday in Joseph New
EFT. a negro. twenty-eight years old. at
12S + Street northwest. He was until
recently an inmate OF the workhOuse.
and II is believed he contracted the dis
ease while there.
The Washington times., 1903-02-21

After a rather stormy career in this
city, Charles Roberts a runaway youth
of twenty years, was arrested by the
police yesterday afternoon. and later re-
turned to his home in Frederick. Md.
The boy told a remarkable story OF hav-
ing yietimized many prominent persons,
but the strange tale, upon investigation.
proved false. He had been to the
White House. where he demanded 10
see the President but was sent away.
The explosion OF a gasolene stove dam
aged the residence OF James Thomas, at
SIG Sheridan Street northwest. early this
morning to the extent OF about S75. Mrs.
Thomas who was standing near the
stove. had her hair slightly scorched by
the fiery LIQUID
The Washington times., 1903-02-21

A search is on foot for Chapman Chill
ton, fifteen years Of age, who has been
missing from mis- home. at Third and
last.
The Washington times., 1903-02-21
sI.as to Baltimore and Return sI.as,

Via Pennsylvania Railroad. Tickets on sale sat
urday and sunday. February ~ and p. limited
70 last train returning from baltimore sunday
February p. All trains except COngressionsl