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The Washington times., 1903-01-08
RETAIL DEALERS WILL
KEEP BEEF PRICES UP
Live Stock Plentiful and
Supply Normal,

Washington. in common with othev
cities throughout the East, according to
retail beef men, is forced to pay un-
necessarily high prices for meat. in pur-
suauce of a comprehensive plan Of
wholesale producers to earn large profits
by squeezing the consumer.
There was q slight drop in the retail
prices OF meats about six weeks age, but
since then they have returned to the
nigh scale. Though. according TO the besI
Information oBtainabIe from the West
the supply of pee cattle and of all live
stock is normal, and no reason exists
for The continued advanced retail prices
That a well defined plan exists among
the large Western shippers to keep Ut
this artificial price is evident from a
statement made yesterday by Col. J. H.
Brigham, Assistant Secretary of the As-
Ticulture. Colonel Brigham, in review
ing the condition OF the market. goes so
far as to call upon the public to rise IN
protest against what is designated as ex-
tortiou,
There Is no reason why the consumer
should be required to pay an exorbitant
price cor beef now" said Colonel
Brigham, 80 in view of the fact that the
price of cattle IS reduced to its normal
rate. The people have but one redress.
and that is to make a fuss about the
price of beef and organize among them
selves TO procure 1t direct from the pro-
duceTs Of cattle.
I am not prepared to say whether
the wholesale dealer or the retail dealer
is responsible for the high price OF meat
10 the consumer. This 1 DO know. that
the raisers Of cattle are not getting
more than the normal price for their
beef. It. therefore, stands to reason tina,
the trouble lies between the wholesaler
and the retailers. 7 am a raiser OF cat
tie myself. and my men who look after
my stock have written me that the mar
ket is so well stocked now that we are
selling our beef at $3.50 a hundred
pounds on the foot and s. for the side
meat That is about the price We re
ceived for our cattle prior to the beef
famine last June. when prices jumped
skvward.'
Retailers interviewed by a Times re-
porter today said they could not under
stand what kept the prices up.
We are selling poTterhouse steak at
30 cents a pound, 20 said one firm. For
sirloin we get from q to IS cents; round
IA cents; prime roasts, IS to 20 cents.
The prices Of everything are Oh pTactt-
caIIy the basis OF a year ago. although
the prices of cattle have declined 10
per cent"
The Washington times., 1903-01-08
RAPID REDEMPTION OF
HAWAIIAN SILVER COINS
Legal Tender Until January Z, 1904,
Only-MinOr House Meas
uTes Passed.

After a short debate the House yes
terday afternoon passed the Senate bill
for the redemption Of the silver coinage
Of the Hawaiian Islands and its RECON-
age into United States coin.
According TO the provisions of the
bill, Hawaiian silver coins viii be con
sidered legal tender until January l,
1904. Meanwhile, the redemption of the
coins Will be accomplished. They viii
be received either in Hawaii OF in the
United States in the payment of dues.
Standard silver coins of the United
States may be exchanged for coins OF
Hawaii at their face value.
Among other measures passed by the
House was the bill which authorizes the
Secretary of the Navy to return to Har-
ward University the six-pound gun, col
ors, and silver loving cup presented by
the university to the cruiser Harvard at
the opening of the Spanish-American
war.
The Senate bill granting the town of
Juneau. Alaska, title to lands now used
for school purposes. was also Iassed.
a resolution was adopted requesting
State authorities to cooperate with the
Census Office in securing a unifores sys-
tenn Of death registration.
The Washington times., 1903-01-08
CONDUCTED FIRST WAGON
TRAIN TOSAN FRANCISCO
Captain Schell Dies in Prov
idenCe Hospital.

The man who took the first wagon
train across the plains from St. Joseph
Mo. to san Francisco, died last night
in Providence Hospital
Capt Francis Marion ScheIl, born
in Frederick county, Maryland, in 1927,
had varied and picturesque expert
ence- When fourteen years old he re
moved to Indiana He was there at the
outbreak of the Mexican war, in which
he enlisted. leaving a bride behind. He
conducted himself with gaIlantry at Cha
PuItepec, and came out Of the war with
q fine record.
This was the time the gold fever
struck the country Captain ScheH
hardened by his campaigning expert
ences, and eminentIy fitted by nature
for such a hazardous undertaking. con
ceived the project of an overland trip
to California. To him. therefore, was
intrusted the conduct OF a wagon train
across the then painless wilderness. and
TO him attaches the credit of establish
ing the overland route. thereafter used
by the Western pilgrims.
When California was reached Captain
Scheu prospected for gold, but with in
different success. He remained in Cali
fcrnia, however. for twenty-five years
Since coming to Washington twenty
years ago, Captain Scheu has held a
number of important positions. incIud-
ing assistant doorkeeper of the House
OF Representatives and lieutenant Of
Capitol police Until nine days before
his death he had been for some time a
Waterman in the War Department, and
was on duty when taken i'll OF Bright s
disease. He was removed from his home,
at 1885 F Street, to Providence Hospital
The Washington times., 1903-01-08
PLEASANT BIRTHDAY PARTY.

Miss Ona Moore gave a party few
evenings ago at her residence, 1923 T
Street northwest the occasion being her
birthday Among those invited were Mr..
and Mrs Mylon Roche, Mr.. and Mrs. W.
Drake, Mr. WILDER, M and Mrs. James
Moore, Mr.. and Mrs. James Moore. IT.
Misses Ethei Roche Katie LawIess. Mae
Early, Louise Hartmann. Lille ClayDaH.
Ida Moore. Pearle Webster, Lillian
Moore. Marie Caruthers, and MazeIla
Moore. George O'Neiu. Thomas Moore.
James Long, Mr.. Glover. Mr.. Miller. Mr..
TeauysOn, Mr.. Wellington. Mylon
Roche. jT.. William Moore. Edward Har-
ringtcn. douglass Moore. Nj Maddert.
Jesse Y Meyer, Harry Sinclair, ana
Harry Monahan. The Mandolin Club
rendered several selections during the
evening. and Thomas Moore and Waffle
Drake sang a few songs. After a bounti-
ful collation.. dancing was continued until
late hour
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LAFAYETTE POST, G. A.. R.
iNSTALLS ITS OFFICERS
Past Commander J. W. Meinheim Pre-
sented With Cane, Gold
LOcket and Chain.

Lafayette Post, No. 20. G. A r, and
the Lafayette Relief Corps insla,.ed Of
ficers for the ensuing year last night
at Maccabee Hall. The officers Of the
post are: Commander, William Irving;
senior vice commander. Elmer r. Rey-
nolds; junior vice commander. William
c. Butler: quartermaster, Lawrence
Wilson; chaplain, Charles F Benjamin;
edjutant. Brlscoe Goodheart; surgeon.
c. E. Weber; officer Of the day. H W
Burns; officer OF the guard, J. Mangumi
sergeant major. J. ". Palmer; quarter
masters sergeant. ". " Chambers.
The officers OF the relief corps are:
President, Mrs Lola B. Hauptman: Sc
nior vice president; Mary Fletcher; ju-
nioT vice president, Miss Crookston;
secretary. Mrs. Lucy B. Graham; chap
lain. Mrs. Webb; conductor. Mrs. Kate
Harris; assistant conductor, Mrs. Davis i;
assistant guard. Mrs. Golfer; periodic
instructor. Mrs. Weyman; organist. Mrs
Goodheart.
A cane was presented to Past Com
mander J. w Meinheim by the Re
lief Corps. and the post presented him
with a gold locket and chain
After the installation ceremonies a
program of songs. recitations, and in
strumentaI solos was given. followed by
refreshments.
The Washington times., 1903-01-08

children. Bus there can be no 10Y in
motherhood without health, and without
health for the mother there can be no
health for the child.
Il Is Of vital importance for women TO
know that the health of mother and child
Is IA general entirely within 9oman's
control The thousands c. women sho
have used Dr.. Pierce's Favorite Pre-
scription when expecting motherhood,
have testified that 1t made theru healthy
and happy II the days Of waiting, made
the baby's advent practically painless,
and gave them health TO give their chill
drcu.
Mrs ". ]. Kidder. Of Hill Dale Farm CEnos-
burg Center EaosburE Vt writes. @ During tI1-
and IN rapidly failing health. suffered dread
fully from hioatIuS aud urinary difficulty
was growing percef. weaker each day and
suffered much sharp pa1u 1t tI41ee- 7 felt that
something must be done. sought yoHr advise
and received d prompt reply Took twelve
bottles OF Doctor Pierce-s Eavorlte Prescription,
and also followed zoE- instructions began
to improve Immediately. my health became
excellent and / could do all my ov-n work We
Iive OF good sized farm I walked and rode
all I could. and enjoyed e. 7 bad short. easy
confinement and have healthy baby boy
The Peoples Common Sense Medical
Adviser, a book containing 1905 pages,
IS given away. Send p oue-ceut stamps
for expense Of mailing 0rlT, for the book
IL paper covers, or 81 stamps Tor the
volume bound IN cloth Address Dr..
R V. Pierce, Buffalo, \. Y
The Washington times., 1903-01-08
E Timely Suggestion.

This is the season of the year when
the prudent and careful housewife re-
plenishes her supply OF Chamberlain S
Cough Remedy. II is certain to be need
ed before the winter is over, and re-
suits are much more prompt and salts
factory when it Is kept at hand and
given as soon as the cold is contracted
and before it has become settled in the
system. IN almost every instance a Sc
we're cold may be warded OF by taking
this remedy freely as soon as the first
indication Of the cold appears. There
IL no danger in giving it 70 children for
Il contains no harmful substance It Is
pleasant to take-bOth adults and child
rem like it. Buy it and you viii get the
best 1t always cures. For sale by
Henry Evans, wholesale. and all drug
gists
The Washington times., 1903-01-08
UNION LABOR SUPPORTS
THE EIGHT-H0UR BILL
Congressman Deluged With Letters Re
questing Them to Favor
It's Passage.

A concerted movement has apparently
been begun throughout the country by the
union labor organizations to secure the
passage Of the eight-hour labor bill, now
before the Senate
Members Of the upper house have
been deluged for the past week with
kilograms. letters. copies Of resolutions,
and requests Of every description from
local unions and individuals urging them
to vote for the bill.
While the measure. as amended by
the Senate Committee on Education and
Labor is not altogether satisfactory to
the labor organizations, particularly the
American Federation. yet it is consider
ed an entering wedge for future legisla-
ton Of the same nature. Hence the
requests for the btI's passage.
The Washington times., 1903-01-08
ADDS TO GIFT
FOR CITY'S BOOK-LOVERS

else can make man wise or cultivate
him. All you can do is to give him d
chance 10 make himself, TO add 10 his
own wisdom or his own cultivation. and
that is all you can do in any kind Of
genuine phiIanthropic work The only
philanthropic work is work that helps q
man to help himself This is true in
every way. socially and socioIogically-
The man who viii submit or demand to
be carried is not worth carrying.
TO This Mr.. Carnegie calculated.
Hear Hear--J
EquaIizing Opportunities
Every man Of US needs help. needs
more and more to be given the chance 10
show forth in himself the stuff that is in
him. and this kind of free library is do
ing IN the world Of cultivation. the
world Of civilization. what it should OF
may do for the great world of political
and social development; that Is, it is. as
far as may be. equaIizing the OppoTtunI-
ties and then leaving the men them
selves TO show how able they are TO take
advantage Of those opportunities. Zap
pIauseI
In other words. this Is the kind of
gift that strikes the happy middle course
to show public spirit on the one had
and TO help those to take advantage. of
it on the other hand.
Best Sort of Gift.
ITO quote an expression that I an
fond of. this sort of gift is equally lar
from two prime vices of our civiIiza-
ton. hardness OF heart, and softness CT
head. JApplause-I
4 am not here TO make a speech, and,
unfortunately. have to leave at once, rs
the President has several duties TO at
tend to.
7 have come because 1 feel that the
movement for securing better facilities
for seIf-training, better facilities for
education in its widest and broadcast and
deepest sense is one OF such prime in
/ portance that the President of the United
States could nowhere more properly
come than to this building. Mr.. Carnegie.
at this time. to thank you for the gift
that you have given 10 the people Of the
National Capital
Library Opens Monday.
Librarian Flint announced last night
the library viii not be open for The
giving out Of books until Monday. Most
Of the books are now in place. but 2
little more time is required 10 place
the library IN perfect condition for she
work, and he has deemed it advisable
10 do so now
Mr. and Mrs. Carnegie left this after
noon for New York While in the city
he saw few persons on account of his
physical condition, and remained close
10 his hotel He said before he left
/ that he hoped TO visit Washington again
soon and have an opportunity of seeing
more OF his friends living at the Capital
The Washington times., 1903-01-08
RUTH SURRENDERS.

Charles F. Ruth, OF Newport News
Va. charged with embezzlement, came to
this city yesterday and as soon as he
heard he was wanted. surrendered him
self at police headquarters He VIII be
taken to Newport News this week
Ruth, who formerly practiced law here
says he thought his Newport News bust
ness with Mrs. A C Johnson was set
tied. He has been acting as her agent
and, Il is said. is $500 short.
The Washington times., 1903-01-08
THE NEWS OF GEORGETOWN

The union services being conducted at
The Dumbarton Avenue NJ. E. Church.
the participants being the members of
the congregations of all of the West
End churches. except the Roman Cath
ollie and Episcopal. are meeting with
success Last night the Rev. Or. Corne-
Illus c. Coleman. pastor Of the West
Washington Baptist Church, Thirty-frst
and y Streets. delivered the sermon
This evening the Rev Dr. Frank L
Day, pastor of the West Washington VI.
L Church South. viii oficiate while to-
morrow evening the Rev. Charles Alvin
Smith, Of Peck Memorial Chapel. viii
preside. The services viii be continued
for two weeks or more. Each evening
a different clergyman will preach.
There viii be a Joint installation Of
officers Of George L Morris Post. No. II,
G. A. R, and George L. Morris Corps,
No. u. Woman's Relief Corps. on the
evening OF January y, at Odd Fellows
Hall. on Thirty-frst Street. below NJ.
This will be the first Joint installation
in the history Of the two organizations
and the occasion viii be made memo
rabIe one. Special committees have
been appointed to make arrangements
for the affair
The annual grand visitation OF the
Grand Chapter Of the District to Royal
The Washington times., 1903-01-08
BLIND SOCIETYS THANKS.

At the January meeting Of the Aid
Association for the Blind several re-
ports were read showing the work OF the
society throughout December. The ma
iron reported that there had been many
Christmas gifts. including provisions,
clothing, and money. Grateful mention
was made OF the efforts Of friends Of the
association who contributed the must
cal programs, of the daily readings by
volunteers, and of the benefit revolver
contest of December u.
The Washington times., 1903-01-08
OFFICERS ELECTED.

The officers of the local Building
Trades Council for the year are: Presi-
dent, R. G. VI. Ross. Sheet Metal Work
ers5 vice president, Joseph a. Sim
mons. Carpenters Assembly, No. has;
recording secretary James & Mitchell,
AmaIgamated Painters; financial secre-
tary. William s QuigIey. Operative
plestercrs.. Ne &c, treasurer, George Y
Suter. Carpenters Assembly, No /;
sergeantzat-a arms. Louis lehman. Pain
ters' Assembly. No. 1888
The Washington times., 1903-01-08
MINOR CONGRESS ITEMS

A bill vas passed III the House yes
terday afternoon granting 10 the town
Of juneau, Alaska, the government land
now in use for school purposes.
A resolution was adopted asking CO
operation OF State officials with the eff
forts Of the Census Bureau to keep ex-
act statistics of birth and death statis-
rios
The Washington times., 1903-01-08
JERsEYITEs AFTER ORATORS.

A delegation Of members of the Board
Of Trade of Newark, \. J.. were at the
Capitol yesterday to secure speakers
for the annual banquet of the organiza-
ton. TO be held in Newark on January
q Senator Dolliver, of Iowa. and Sen
ator Clark, of Wyoming, accepted invi-
tations. Senators Kean and Dryden. of
New Jersey. will also attend.
The Washington times., 1903-01-08
MR. HoUCK VISITS CAPITOL.

Lewis Houck, OF Cape Gfradeau. No,
who is famous in the southwest as q
railroad builder, was a visitor at the
Capitol yesterday in company with Rep
resentative Eandiver. Mr., Houck is en-
route for jamaica, accompanied by his
"a
The Washington times., 1903-01-08
Superb Service South-Seaboard FIori-
a Limited

Commences running January i2-the hands7Gnest
and fastest train TO Florida u wiIl leave Wash
iHEtou z p. m. arriving Jacksonville and 81.
Augustine ahead Of al other limited trains.
Address W Z. Conklyu. General Agent, 1921
Pennsylvania AYeHue-Ady.
The Washington times., 1903-01-08

arch Chapter, No s, A. & F. NJ, will
take place on Tuesday evening. January
IS. Mt Masonic Hall
The Rev. Frank L. Day. pastor Of the
West Washington NJ E Church South,
Will make an address on the occasion
the subject of which will be THE Key
stone of the Roya! Arch.
The officers Of Columbia Council. No. /.
Jr. @. L. A. NJ. Of Georgetown. who were
elected at the Ias- meeting of the lodge.
will be installed at the meeting to be
held next Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Edward LT)bey, Of
Thirty-frst aud P Streets northwest. arc
preparing for a trip to the b camas-
The funeral of Henry Ca ssar, jr., viii
take place tomorrow m@rning. High
requiem mass will be celebrated over his
remains at Holy Trinity Catholic
Church, at 9 O'Clock. The fnternent viii
be made at Holy Rood Cemetery
Gen. Halbert Z. Paine, the justice Of
the peace, presiding in the Seventh
Georgetown district, is confined TO his
homs on Columbia Road by illness He
has been unable to attend to his duties
for several days.
The Washington times., 1903-01-08
The Best Resolution Of All

Resolve 20 open a bank account with Union
Trust and Storage Co. I44 ST. uyg, Interest
paid on deposits subject 10 CHECK
The Washington times., 1903-01-08

A little excitement and SO worth OF
damage were caused by the explosion OF
a gasoIene lamp in the Bureau of Chem
istTy at the Department Of Agriculture
yesterday afternoon.
At o'clock last night fire caused
500 damage DIT the nome Of George NJ
MattingIy. $50 Street.
The second season of the Momus Club
will be opened on January Is at the Ho-
tel Regent with a banquet. The ar
engagements for the entertainment are
in the hands Of general committee of
which ". 5. Mexican is chairman.
Among those who will speak are several
popular members of Congress.
News has been received in this city
that Mrs Fred R Hartford has been
granted an absolute divorce from her
husband by the court of YanktoE. S. D.
It is also said that the decree does not
stipuIate that Mrs. Hertford IS to be
granted aHmOny.
Representative James COoney viii be
the principal speaker at the semi
monthly meeting of the Missouri Club
at its hall. 719 Sixth Street northwest,
on Saturday night. The entertainment
may conclude with dance
The affiliated bodies composing the
Anli-Saloon League sent representatives
to the headquarters of the ". C T L.,
so Sixth Street northwest. on the occa-
sion of its monthly meeting last night
It was ordered by vote that the regular
meetings Of the league be held on the
first Wednesday evening OF each month
Il was decided that the installation of
officers should take place Monday even
ing, January %.
Master plumbers bonds have been filed
with the District Commissioners by
BreIsford & Shields and by James Lock
head.
On the recommendation of the Superin-
tendent Of Police. c. l. DalrymDIe has
been promoted to the position Of private
of class 2, vice J A Smith. deceased,
and Howard c Russell has been sp-
pointed private class / to fill the vacan-
cy. TO take effect January 6.
The Potomac Electric Power Company
has been granted permission to place a
set OF scales and driveway in the side
walk in front Of premises IS HaIf
Street The same company has been
given permission 10 connect premises
lab X Street nOrthwes- with q three
wire overhead service from the pole il
the rear
At the request of DR.. J. o. Skinner. Of
Columbia Hospital, the appointment of
Alfred T Murphy as additional private
for duty in the institution has been can
ceIed.
A permit has been issued to Connery
& Wentworth to locate two guy posts in
front Of premises 2118 Massachusetts
Avenue northwest. to remain while
building is being erected on the lot.
The District Commissioners have di-
rected their secretary to inform William
F Mattlngly that the request of Frank
LIbbey & Co, 10 use the parking space on
Fifth Street New York Avenue and /
Street cannot be granted
The Washington times., 1903-01-08
sI.as to Baltimore and Return sI.2s

Via Pennsylvania Railroad. Tickets on safe
Saturday ard sunday. January 10 and II, Inn
TIED 70 last train returning from Baltimore sun
day, January il. All trains except Congres
sionai Limited.
The Washington times., 1903-01-08

The District Commissioners have di-
rected their secretary to inform William
F Mattlngly that the request of Frank
LIbbey q, Co, 10 use the parking space on
Fifth Street, New York Avenue and I
Street cannot be granted.
The Washington times., 1903-01-08

Representative James Cooney viii be
the principal speaker at the semi
monthly meeting of the Missouri Club
at its hall. 719 Sixth Street northwest,
on Saturday night. The entertainment
may conclude with a dance
The Washington times., 1903-01-08

A permit has been issued to Connery
& Wentworth to locate two guy posts in
front Of premises 2118 Massachusetts
Avenue northwest. to remain while
building is being erected on the lot.
The Washington times., 1903-01-08
CITY BREWTIES.

a little excitement and SO worth Of
damage were caused by the explosion OF
q gasolene lamp in the Bureau Of Chem
i5tTy at the Department Of Agriculture
yesterday afternoon.
The Washington times., 1903-01-08
Self-Educational Work.

And the work done by this library is
helpful. because It represents one side of
the way in which all this self-educa-
tional work in community must be
done.
s'1dr. Carnegie, neither you nor any one
The Washington times., 1903-01-08

News has been received in this city
that Mrs Fred R Hartford has been
granted an absolute divorce from her
husband by the court of YanktoE. S D.
It is also said that the decree does not
stipulate that Mrs. Hertford is to be
granted aHmony.
The Washington times., 1903-01-08

At the request of DR.. J. o. Skinner. Of
Columbia Hospital, the appointment Of
Alfred T Murphy as additional private
for duty in the institution has been can
caIaF
The Washington times., 1903-01-08

Mr.. and Mrs. J. Edward Lf5bey, Of
Thirty-f1rst aud P Streets northwest, arc
preparing for a trip to the b camas-
The Washington times., 1903-01-08

Master plumbers bonds have been filed
with the District Commissioners by
Brelsford & Shields and by James Lock
head.
The Washington times., 1903-01-08

500 damage dt the nome Of George N.
Mattingly, $50 F Street.
The Washington times., 1903-01-08

tendent Of Police. c. / DaIrympIe has
been promoted to the position Of private
Of class 2, vice J 4. Smith. deceased,
and Howard c Russell has been sp-
pointed private class ! to fill the VaCan-
cy. TO take effect January 9.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1903-01-28

WANTED-ScTap Iron of every de-
scriptiOn, and all kinds of old Machin-
cry. Write for particulars to j. Is.
Garfunkel, Columbia, s. G.. 404
When you want q good Shotgun or
Rife do not fail to call on Sullivan
Hardware Co. and inspect their line.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1903-01-28
Local News.
NEDNESDAY, JAN. %, 1903.
THE COTTON MARKET.

Good Middling-8s.
Strict Middling-Sa.
Middling-Ss.