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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-27
EASTER
FOOTWEAR

Easter viii slip around al
most before you realize it.
Don't put off the buying Of
the necessary footwear until
the last minute, but give 1t
attention now.
As we look at the immense
stocks we are prompted TO
say that there never has been
a time N our career when we
have been so ably competent
to fill every possible foot
wear want. We ask you In
to look or to buy. Ger
tainly you'll agree there's no
other variety TO compare
with ours-nOne which en-
braces the exclusive styles
the footwear of fashion.
They are novelties which you
never see elsewhere and
which YOU won't. We leave
the ordinary footwear for
the others-ours is entirely
different from the common
place. You've given sub
stantial evidence you wanted
STYLES ike ours-and the de-
mand is ever increasing.
There's nothing In the
footwear world we can't
show you-the newest-the
most fashionable-the best.
The great majority of
Casters brides win be fitted
with wedding footwear from
our Especial To-order De
partment"-which can fill
any order of this character.
Slippers of any material de
sired will be made to exactly
match the wedding gown.
We also carry In stock a
complete assortment Of Chill
dren's footwear for May
balls. parties and for fancy
dancing make any par
ticular style desired to order
besides.
But the ''Ready-tO-wear"
Department shows dozens of
STYLES, so that there's little
doubt that you viii find
something to your liking.
You ought to come n
shortly now and look at the
ladies' new spring Oxfords
and shoes. It's well worth
while coming TO see these ad-
mirable styles-and there's
such a showing of them that
every taste must be pleased.
The mems spring styles
are worthy of special men
tion-but every particular
man knows the store full well
long before now.
B. RiCh's Sons,
High-grade Footwear for the Elite,
ro.,-ono e co,rn,. 1nth
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-27
Fraterndl.

of April. promises to be one of the
largest gatherings Of its kind ever held
in this city. 1t will have the supreme
commander, Mrs. Lillian c. HOLSTER,
and the great commander of Pennsyl-
vania, Mrs. Brown, present. Mrs. Pent-
lope D. Smith, District supreme COM
mander. has the matter in charge.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-27
Readings for the Blind.

Readings and music IN the Reading
Room for the Blind, Library OF Con-
gress for the week viii be as followss
Monday, March 2s. Mrs. Knoer and Miss
Prall; Tuesday, March %. Mrs. c. II.
Hinton: Wednesday March 30 musicale,
Women's String Quartet; Thursday,
March 81 Mrs. Daisy Wedding Frantz (;
Friday, April /, Mrs Henry Harris Bar
roll; Saturday. April 2. Miss Julia II.
Chadwick
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-27
Golden Eagle Dates.

At the last regular meeting of Cyrus
Castle, No. /, knights Of the Golden
Eagle, Noble Chief J. w. Kreis. pre-
siding. Charles Gise and Louis Vroom
received the second degree, and c. H.
Zimmerman was reinstated. Among
those who took an active part were Su-
preme Representative Null, Past Grand
Chief WoodfieId, Grand Chief Collins
worth and others Wednesday, March
30 will be third degree night. .
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-27
Mexican War COmmemorated.

Under fattering auspices the local
branch of the National Association Of
Ds.mes Of 1876, was formally organized
Wednesday afternoon at 2OO6 G Street
northwest. The historic order Of Danes
OF 1916 is in honor Of the Mexican war.
and commentaries the second epoch Of
American history.
The association was formed at Fort
Wcrth. Texas, June >. 1901, by Mrs.
Moore Murdoch, the daughter Of a gal
liant soldier of that war, and its roster
contains the names Of nearly $500 rep
.resentative women of America
The Washington branch will be known
as Camp Contreras, named for that
famous battle Of Gen Winfield Scott s
campaign. Capt. Phil Kearny, of the
Third United States Dragons, who was
conspicuous for gallantry on that field.
was chosen sponsor for the camp. Of
ficers were elected as follows:
Mrs. Louise Kenaday-Hare, District
commandant; first vice commandment,
Miss Mary Desha; second vice com
mandant, Mrs. Howard +. john
I-snn; third vice commandant, Mrs.
Diana Kearney Powell; record
ing secretary, Miss Alice Rem
nolds; corresponding secretary, Miss
Ajmee.-Powell: registrar. Miss Marie
stockton Bass; historian, Miss Elizabeth
BRYAN Johnston; sergeant-at-arms. Miss
Bertha Yell Hebb. Important commit
tees were appointed and the camp VIII
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-27
Press Censor Chosen.

At a recent needing Of Naomi Rebekah
Lodge. No. 1. I. o. o. F., John II. Hogan
was selected by vote aof the lodge as
press representative No other person
or officer Of the lodge is authorized TO
send news TO the press for publication
unless censored or countersigned by the
new secretary.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-27
Auxiliary Entertains.

Auxiliary Entertains.
Cushing Ladies' Aid Society, Sons of
Veterans, gave. a successful entertain
ment Wednesday evening. March %.
At its hall, 5l4 Ninth Street northwest
1t was a Hard Times Social" Many
of those present were dressed to suit
the occasion. and the program given
was appropriate and pleasing. Among
those present We're members of Lincoln
and Cushing Camps Sons Of Veterans.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-12-16
oEElclAL DIRECTORY.

n 9. Representative, ThOs. F. .Marsnall.
Senators. III. C. .Hansbrough,P. McCumpeE
Governor, Frank White.
Lieut.. Goyernor, David Bartlett.
Secretary of State, z. r. toriet.
Slate Tssas,,rer. p. II. Mcmillan. ''"
State Auditor, H. l.. Helmes.
Attorney Gene raj, c. n. Frlch, -,
Kailrond Commissioners, +. Shea y. d.
Lord, A. Schatz. w
superintendent Of Pubhcin w.
c,nro;ss;nner of insurance, Ferdinand
cnmmis.iccer Ut Agriculture and Labor,
1ndoe. Sunreme Court, N. G. Young, d.
Z. Morgan. J. NJ. Cochrane.
SENATOR'S.
p;r., District. ] udeon LaMoure, femDins.
Second District, Albert Garnett st. Thom-
nEPnEsENrAT1yEs: D..
pirst District, w. J. Watt. hvde fArk,
/. j Chevaiier, Bath gate. u. "A. ncorae:
ses.Snd Srsy ,dni District John T.umner, Cave
ii.rs C. K. Wig. Crystal, P.J- Skiold
Judge of the District Court, Seventh Ju'
a dicjal District,W. J. kneeshsw' rem
Clerk " Of District Court, A. L.Airth.
COUNTY oFFIC Ens.
States Attorney, M. Brynjolfson.
Sheriff. Chas. Atkin.on.
Auditor, Swain Thorwadson
Treasurer, w. A. Murphy:
Register Of Deedr, J: +. Gill;.
County Judge, J. v. Wailace. an .
Superintendent of Schools, >. w. A'c4'
auder.
gurveyor, +. E. Hebert
Joronef. Or. v, F. Ersktne.
COUNTY conhIssI0n1as;
First District, J. G. Myriek. fsmoinA.
Second Dist.ict. 8. Si8urdson, 4aroaf'
Third District, Geo. Taylor, Bathgats.
Fourth District, j. Norm, Necne'
Ylf.h Dist. A. 7. Cox, bowesmohL
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-12-16

fixes the place Of meeting of the county
and legislative conventions. II there is
more than one county in a legislative or
judicial district the auditor Of the most
po7ulous county fixes the place Of meet
ing. ~.
Sec. 3. Cities and villages hold caucus
es at seven, and country precincts at
three O'Clock. open one hour. County.
state and judicial conventions open at II
o'clock. -
Sec. 4. Notices OF the holding of eau
cuses, conventions. number of delegates
etc to be published in some public man.
ner to be provided.
Sec. 5. The county in which any leg,s-
lative or judicial convention is held shall
provide booths and ballots for the use OF
the conventions The ballots shall be Of
plain white paper four inches wide and
as long as necessary. The name of the
party to be printed at the head, followed
by the names Of the Offices, or the title
of the delegation to be selected with
spaces below each designation which in
to write the names of persons the voter
wishes to. Nominate for the office or
names of those lit wishes to be delegates
to represent them in another convention.
The form Of ballot shown in the pro-
posed law ;fof county convention for
county ohicershs headed with the party
name then the line "for auditor" with
blank. line beld&. then ''for sheriff" and
b ank line, and SO On through the list of
county officials down to constables.
Other convention tickets are made in the
same general manner but suitable 10 the
choice TO be made.
Sec. 6. All voting in convention is by
secret ballot: in booths just as in the
present style at general elections. The
secretary is to call the roll alphabetically
by precincts and the delegates pass into
booths and mRke their ballots. Each
delegate can also vote once for each
regular proxyhe may have.
SEC. Z. All persons who receive maj
ority Of votes for the respective offices
tor which they have been voted for, shall
be declared elected. In case no one re-
ceives a majority Of the votes cast for
any Office or ofi,esthen the convention
shall proceedto vote over again for cam
didates for such office or Offices, until
some person respectively receives maj
ority Of all the votes cast for each Office.
Sec. 8 and ~ The same methods Of bal.
loting and election of candidates shall
obtain in stay, judicial, legislative and
other conventions. The secretary ol
state provides the ballots for state con.
ventions and the auditors of the mos,
popuIous eQpnties for judicial and le.is'
lative copxSstions.
Sec. 10 repSals all laws in conflict, but
specifies thai all laws not in conflict shall
remain in force.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-12-16
Revolution Imminent.

A sure sign of approaching revolt and
serious trolble and in your system is ner'
vousness. sleeplessness, or stomach up
sets. Electric Biters will quickly dis.
member the troublesome causes. /,
never tails to tone the stomach, regulate
the Kidney and Bowels, stimulate the
Liver, and clarity the blood. Run down
systems benefit particularly and all the
usual attending aches vanish under its
searching and thorough effectiveness,
Electric Bitters is only SOC and that is re
turned lift don't give perfect satisfaction.
Guaranteed by T. r, Shaw Druggist.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-12-16
SOME IDEAS AND A PRIMARY ELECT
ION Law.

There will be considerable agitation
in the legislature this winter On the sub
tect Of primary elections. No one OBJ.
iiects to anything connected with the vOt.
ing franchise that will assist the voter OF
prevent fraud. But while it is easy to
End fault it is difficult to find remedies
The present system Of selecting candi.
dates for election has come down to Us
from very early times, and is in harmony
with the general idea ot representative
government as instituted by the fathers
or the republic.
The following ideas are taken from
copy furnished US by another person and
are the ideas of many persons stated in a
succinct form. The new law referred to
Is too long for . weekly newspaper "a
print complete and il is not necessary
FOR its understanding to do so. So We
print the synopsis.
Il is intended as draft Of a prim q
Law for this state and is unique ia the
fact that while it does not in any gre 4
degree change the present form ofselect.
ing candidates, it does attempt to elimin
ate the Objectionable features Of the pres
ent system, and particularly by introduc
ing the Australian ballot system into
convention voting. Whether ever en-
acted into law or not it is worth thinking
over.
FL. Pioneer Express.
There are two principal complaint.
against the present nominating system
/. MACHINE RULE: That is, il
both county and state conventions, !:
&. u, -, -
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-12-16

The PIONEER EXPRESS !. sent oniy on the ,ni, a,
rect order Of subscribers and ls Continued ans'i
stopped and al r. to ALL
r.r Wear. Subscribers paying in advance hnVe "a,
Me choice Of several premium papers IN aoo'- t'
ton. ;..,, 20 .spt AZ com.
n,,mentary cc.y. and while we desire them TO De
ennsidered as Invitations to subscribe, they VIII
not be contirued except upon REQUEST: :.a,ar,;.,n.
The PIoNKER ExPREes is the besi aoveltisihk
nedtnm in the county, having a a'mnreeenealr
csrculation than any other paper. Gard o. ra'ef
sent on application. -, y .,'
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-12-16
AFrixhtened Horse.

Running like mad down the street
dumping the occupants. or hundred
other accidents. are every day occurren.
ces. It tehooves everybody to have a
reliable salve handy and there's none as
good as Bucklen's Arnica Salve. Burns,
Cuts, Sores, Eczema and Piles, disappear
duicklysunder its soothin egect 25c al
T. r. Shaw's Drug Store.
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A. H. Anderson, the Photographer,
will visit Pembina every Monday and
Tu .sday from now until after Christmas.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-21
A BUSY WEEK AT BARNARD.

The last week at Barnard has been time OF
sober resettling to work after the interruptions
n. the examinations and the junior ball. OF begin
ngnr Ienten work in the religious and philan-
,h-o,ic societies and OF electng committees TO ger
in readiness for the outburst OF class plays ana
class day festivities which viii come with the
spring. 49,
The seniors have elected the following committee
- c,.-s dsv exercises: Miss Marjorie Bacon.
b,t-r,aa. Miss Minnie Beifeld. Miss Charlotte B.
ENountain. Miss Caroline Lexow, Miss Edith q.
Van Ingen. Miss Jean Egleston and Miss Helen
Fsrsklne ex-oficio.
The sophomores have appointed the toH0MIns
.,,taa 70 take charge OF the &c play: Miss
RE-, C,hipperheld Miss Nay Newland, Miss lrIna
-e-iir-rnan Miss Mary Murtha, Miss Rosa FTle1'
49, lie Shinn ard Miss Elizabeth Evans c1-
o1scio Miss Elizabeth Evans has been electec -
I'M the Office OF class president ieIt vacant v NV
ne cssss OF 'o7 o. elected the following com
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-21
COUNTRY TELEPHONE.
Rural Lines Owned by Farmers overcoms
Excessive Rates.

Every progressive farmer should have a teie-
phone He cannot afford to be without one Tims
IS money and the telephone time. It Is easier
quicker and cheaper to talk than 1t Is TO walk
ride. The time has arrived when must realizs
the importance OF being IN touch with our neigh
bOrs and with the world.
Communities should build their own tslephons
IL they cannot get satisfactory service
sonable rates from existing companies Il Is a
considerable undertaking. but the country Is al
ready dotted with independent telephone exchanges
thus established which eminently successful
The first thing TO do In organizing a telephOns
company is to agitate the question and make the
neighbOrhOOd understand its great value. that II -
a good business investment. a public Improvement.
a distinct social advantage and a positive per-
sOnal convenience; that teephOne IN the house
lay to give immediate alarm in OF fire
burglars. 70 avoid needless trip to town. to call
the butcher. the baker. the grocer and 70 bring
into quick touch with the railroad. the tele-
graph. the postofice the bank. The telephone
enables the busy farmer to transact business the
farm that would otherwise necessitate his absence
from home. In a large measure II eliminates the
only strong objection 70 farm Hfe-isOlation- With
a telephone IN the house the farmers wife Il never
alone. Every subscriber is. Il we're. IN the
room The best proof OF its value is-ths fact uni
most never have 10 taken out The only digestion
against the farmers having a telephone was BY a
who wanted an excuse TO go TO town. He
could not get any satisfaction out OF a drink ot
whiskey over telephone wire--CoUntry Life IN
America.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-21

The other side was left its natural state Tolls
were charged. of course. When wagons met al
though the rule was Keep to the right" the
light load was compelled to give way TO the
heavier.
The charter Of the plank road company
about to expire when a consolidation effected
with the Jamaica and Brooklyn Horse Railroad
Company. A single track was built and operated.
The cars were Of a peculiar pattern. having a
swivel in the centre. When the end Of the road
was reached the driver lifted bolt at the end OF
the car. the body Of It was swung around by the
horse without moving the trucks. the bolt was
dropped back and the return journey began So
little care was taken Of the road that IN the
course Of time the horses down the ground
between the ties to the depth Of foot or so. The
speed made under such circumstances seldom ex-
ceeded a crawl
Then came a new invention-the trolley car.
And on Janaica-ave. the first one. II
was operated BY the Sprague system. the car be-
ing pulled along by motor running on the wire
This weighed about seventy-hve pounds and &C.
caslonaIly fell on roof OF the to the great
alarm Of the passengers. Soon followed the fish
ing pole attachment which il now IN general use.
Originally there was but trolley track on the
street. The company. securing the consent OF the
property owners along the line OF the road. laid
second track for neither OF which was any COM
pensation given 70 the public.
IL is the charter of the horse railroad company
about which there is much dispute. The COM
many claimed full title the avenue. The vii
Iare of Jamaica, however. obtained an opinion
that the claim was not valid from able a law
yer as Benjamin F. Tracy. Three tollgates had
been in operation all Of this time and IN 1870 the
business men OF Jamaica ORGANIZED association
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-21

grade crossings are a serious objection 30 their
operation.
The majority OF the people IN jamaica who ars
compelled TO travel daily TO and from Manhattan
are hoping that some plan OF relief from the
present state OF affairs will be devised Tbs
raising OF the fare is serious question to great
many II they can't afford do not wish to pay
the extra charge to ride on the elevated. II means
a great loss OF time.
A date for a hearing the petition presented to
the Board OF Aldermen set FOR last Thursday
afternoon at the City Hall, in Manhattan, but
through a misunderstanding. while the public in
general had been notified. IL stated that ths
members OF the Railroad Committee knew nothing
Of the matter. The chairman OF the COMMITTEES.
Alderman Haggerty. said that he understood the
meeting was to be held on February Is. However.
large number OF citizens from the Fourth Ward
Of Queens Borough took possession OF the corri-
dor OF the City Hall and the matter was thrashed
out for a couple OF hours There present
strong delegation from Jamaica and OF property
owners along the avenue to oppose the resembling
OF the resolution while those in favor OF the motor
trains seemed TO be represented BY few real
estate operators.
It IS significant that the railroad company does
not appear party in the present phase OF the
situation The petition simply asks the Board Oc
Aldermen to rescind the resolution which stopped
the running OF the motor trains. that the rail-
road company viii have excuse for not again
putting them In operation. However there is M
doubt that the company would welcome a fres
hand in the street
There are now three factions IN the field On8
body is absolutely and irrevOcably opposed to the
motor trains under any and all circumstances
another Is in favor OF turning the avenue over To
the railroad company without restrictions; willis
yet another SAYS that If motor trains must como
the franchise should not be given by the authOri
ties without certain regulations being made such
the rate Of fare the length of trains. the COM
panyS liability for repairs TO the street. etc.
The Jamaica Avenue Association. however. says
II can and Will keep the trains or the avenue
through court proceedings. even If favorable aC-
ton be taken by the Board OF Aldermen. and Il
contention Is entirely unnecessary. II the factions
would come together and eNpend the same amount
of energy in bringing about better service such
the former express trolley service, with trans
ferS at East New-NOrk. something OF permanent
value might be accomplished. Looking TO this
end bill has been introduced in the Legislators
making II obligatory for any street railroad COM
pany in New-YOrk, Kings and queens counties TO
carry passengers any or all Of its Ines whether
owned only operated, at single fare for a
continuous ride
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-21
RIGHTS IN JAMAICA-AVE.
Railroad Companies Secured Them
from Old Plank Road Comp

The title the Brooklyn and Jamaica Plank Road
has been in dispute Tor number OF years For
half a century saws one old inhabitant. the road
has been the hane Of the village in one way or
another Jau'aica-ave. has existed public
highway since the time Of the Dutch Government
OF New-York I'm 1856. and was known in the early
history OF Long Island as the Kings Highway. IL
was called by General Howe "the pass through the
hills" Though the surface Of Long Island-except
what IS known as the backbone-from New-Hork
Bay eastward IS apparently fat. typographical
map shows that "a was and Is vet Of quite a billy
nature The Long Island Railroads new roadbed
between Brooklyn and Jamaica. fo- Instance. is
built exactly on 81 level yet in some places It is
tunneed deeply in ,Eo earth and at others runs on
elevated structures.
At the junction OF the present Jamsica-ave- and
what is known a Fulton-st.-or. more popularIy
known by trolley travellers who transfer at
that point AIabama-ave.-stood The HAIR way
House. which the ianIing point OF the Brit
ish army in the attack on Brooklyn in HIS Tho
first stage coach ran on the highway on March s.
IN An old advertisement Is interesting concern
ing early travel on the road from Jamaica:
''Oct 6 I777-Ths New stage wagon will be sent
out from Hope Mills at o'clock on Monday,
Wednesday and Saturday mornings for Brooklyn
ferries Return on same day. For freight or
messengers apply to public's humble servant. Hope
Mills"
In 1884 The plank road craze struck Long Island
and ono OF the first built on Jamaica-sve. 1t
WA, laid out and operated by the Jamaica and
Rrooklyn Plank Road Company. and extended
through to Hampstead and Jericho. On the north
side Of the road was laid bed OF heavy planks-