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The Washington times., 1904-03-31
SAILOR "FIXED" COLLAR;
STRANGER "FlXED" HIM
Charles Hoffeld Came to Grief at Penn
sylvania Station.

Under orders to go direct 10 San
Francisco. Charles Honeld, a United
States sailor went 10 the Pennsylvania
Station yesterday to wait for his train.
While waiting a stranger came along.
and asked him to fix his collar
HOneld lifted his arms to the mans
coat collar. and fixed it. and the stranger
quietly lifted his pOcNetbOOk, and left
the station HOffeld had ST., and his
identification papers in the purse, and
did not discover his loss until he made
d purchase in the station. and wanted
money with which 10 pay for II. He
then reported the theft TO the police.
but had TO leave the city yesterday att
ernon, and could not tell the police much
about the man who took the purse.
The Washington times., 1904-03-31
WORK TO BEGIN
ON R. R. TUNNEL
Big Steam Shovel Arrived
Today.
IN OPERATION ON MONDAY
Excavation Will Reach Along First
Street to the Union Station
Site.

Work is to begin Monday on the rail-
road tunnel following the line of First
Street southeast, and leading to the new
Union Station. The steam shovel. spe-
cially designed for this excavation, and
owned by a New York company, con-
tractors for the work, arrived in this
city this morning, and Will be put into
operation Monday
This tunnel work will reach along
First Street. from New Jersey Avenue
and d Street to the station site, the
tunnel proper reaching from 100 feet
south of B Street TO 100 feet north of Q.
The contract specifies that it shall be
completed within eighteen months after
work on il begins.
Arouses Great Interest.
The preparations for the Improvement
have aroused great interest among the
District engineers. The equipment Sc
cured by the contracting company ~
the excavations is unusually good and
thorough. Special dump cars are to be
used, and Will be operated by electricity
instead Of by mules. All the apparatus
employed Will he operated by electricity
this force even being resorted TO IN oper-
ating the concrete crushers.
The tunnel which leads 10 the sta
ton from the south, Will be used for
passenger trains only. II Will be lined
with hard red brick.
The Washington times., 1904-03-31
FOUR NORTH CAROLlNIANS
SEEK GOVERNORSHIP

RALEIGH. y. c., March 3I.-The cam
paign Of the four prominent Democrats
who are aspirants for the nomination
for governor grows Ivelier daily. The
four are Theodore F. Davidson. of
Asheyille; Charles NJ Stedman. os
Greensboro: WHfrid d. Turner. If
Statesville, and Robert B. Glenn. Of
WinstOn-SaIen.
Stedman and Davidson are COnfed-
crate veterans. The Confederate eIe-
ment is strong in this State Stedman
Is the strongest candidate.
The Washington times., 1904-03-31
Mr.. MOODY ATTENDS
GUNNERS' CLASS DANCE

Secretary Moody attended the farewell
dance of the seameh guuners' class
AT the navy yard last Tuesday night
He made a brief address to the boys,
telling them Of the interest ne takes
in the gunnery school. and predicting
the career OF glory that is in store for
those who follow its teachings
The Canoe was largely attended by
the friends Of the young men. who de-
parted yesterday FOR Newport, r. l., 10
continue their studies
The Washington times., 1904-03-31

Louis, where they bought a home with
what was left of their fortune.
A letter which Altman had sent 10 a
lawyer brought about an Investigation
OF the Altman home. The police forced
AT entrance into the house and smeiied
tho gas fumes Then they entered the
chamber of death. where Altman and
MS wife lay.
The couple had only a handful of fine
black dust IN their coal bin, and two
apples and half a loaf of bread in their
kitchen cupboard.
Every crack and crevice Of the death
chamber had been calked with strips Of
newspaper, and single gas jet hanging
from the ceiling had been opened.
The house. save for the bedroom and
few dishes from which the couple
hac eaten their last meal, was in eX-
celient order In a room on the second
floor the woman had laid out an outfit
OF clothing for herself and her hus-
band.
The Washington times., 1904-03-31
WOULD PROHIBIT
SALES ON SUNDAY
House Committee to Favor
ably Report Measure.
DISTRICT BILLS ACTED ON
Acceptance of Branch Library Site.
Carnegie Institution Incorporation.
To Pay Local Debts.

The House District Committee today
took favorable action on a number of
local measures which Chairman Bah
cock viii call up for consideration in
the House at the earliest possible day.
They are the following:
Representative Wadsworths bill to
prohibit the sale of groceries. meats, or
vegetables in the District of Columbia
on Sunday.
The sale of fruits was also prohibited
in the original bin but the committee
struck out the prohibition against this
class of goods. The measure permits the
delivery OF groceries on Sundays before
10 a. m. during the months Of June,
July, August, and September
Representative Wadsworth will draw
the report on the measure 1t is said
to be favored by the grocers and butch
ers. who do not want TO be obliged TO
keep open on Sunday
To Pay Local Debts.
Also the COMMISSIONERS bill to pro-
vide for the settlement of certain out
standing checks drawn by the disburs-
ing officers of the District of Columbia.
Also Representative Aliens bill ID
make unlawful wearing of the badge or
insignia of the Grand Army or other
soldiers organization by anyone not
rightfully entitled to wear the same.
The bill is the same as the law in fifteen
States on this subject.
Also Representative BabcOck's bill to
enable the trustees of the Carnegie Pub
lie Library to accept donations of money
and land for the establishment OF
branch libraries. and TO authorize a
commission 10 superIntend the building
of such branches.
b. n. Warner. one of the trustees Of
the library was heard this morning
by the committee in favor of the bll.
he said that among other offers the
y NJ. 4. A. had agreed TO donate d site
near its building for a branch library.
Also bill for the relief Of AdOlph
10 property which he purchased while
an alien.
To Incorporate Carnegie Institution.
Also Speaker Cannon's bill TO incor-
porate the Carnegie Institution AT
Washington.
Also Representative jenkins bill to
amend the District code relating 10 di
vorces. by the addition of the following
pToviso.
THAT where il shall appear by the
allegations of the petition that the name
Of any such correspondent is unknown
OF can not be ascertained and the proofs
sustain such allegations, the court may
hear and determine the petition for di-
-OTCe without any such core tiOndenT
having been made party defendant or
served personally with process or by
publication, as in other cases, and en-
ter a decree accordingly
The committee struck out that portion
Of the amendment which made the new
proviso apply to pending cases.
The Washington times., 1904-03-31
MCKINLEY MEMORIAL.

CANTON. Ohio. March 31-President
Day. Of the National Mckinley Memo
rial Association. has issued a call for
a meeting of the trustees of the assO-
citation to be held at the Manhattan Ho-
tel New York. on May 9. at 10 a. m. The
committee on designs will be present
together with the experts who have been
acting under its direction. A report is
expected.
The Washington times., 1904-03-31
DISTRICT BARRED
ON SCHOLARSHIPS
Official Notice Of Trustees
of Rhodes Will.
ONE OPENING STILL LEFT
Conditions of Request Require Appli-
cants to Take Examinations in
Their Own States.

Official confirmation of the report
that the District is not entitled to
scholarship at Oxford under the terms
Of the Cecil Rhodes will was received
today by District Commissioner Mac
farland in a letter from the trustees Of
the will This is the disposition of the
Districts claims, which was printed IN
The Times some days ago.
The reasons given for the decision are
substantially the same as those ex-
planned to The Times by DR.. George R.
Parlin. who is now in this country as
the official representative Of the will
trustees.
The trustees" says the letter, latter
giving their best consideration to these
ccmmupications and all due weight to
the arguments Of the Commissioners,
regret that they do not see their way
to accede to the proposal that they
should provide scholarships for the Dis
trfct of Columbia. i may add, however,
that the application on behalf of the
Commissioners will be recorded and re-
ferred to again should opportunity offer
for awarding additional scholarships in
future years
The Washington times., 1904-03-31
HIS DEED OF HEROlSM
RESTORES LOST VACATION
Private Nangle Rescued Small Boy
From Terrible Death.

Private J. II. NangIe. Of Truck CON-
pany c. is TO have his days OF vacation
restored TO him for rescuing little Willie
GrenfeIl. OF 80 Fourteenth Street north
west from death by burning.
Last Saturday the boys clothing was
set on fire by another child throwing
gasOlene on him and then coming too
near him with a lighted candle. The
fireman saw the accident and managed
70 put out the flames before they had
burned the boy seriously
The Washington times., 1904-03-31

Tomorrow and Saturday all your Easter
shopping for the little fellows must be done. 1t
is only two days-and were it not for the fact
that we had made all facilities for you, an IN
limited selection and plenty of saespeope, you
would be crowded for time. We've anticipated
your wants, and now await your pleasure, prom
isin8 you the largest and best selection of beau
tifu Easter clothing for Boys and Young Men
ever shown by us, and to the knowing ones that
means much.
The Washington times., 1904-03-31

Buster Brown" Ties. All
the newest shades. The
latest thing in Boys
Ties 'OOO
Boys Blouse Waists, in
plain white and fancy fig
ures. Either with or with
out collar. 75c value. SOC
Boys Russian Blouse
Waist, in plain white and
fancy patterns. Sizes > TO
Z years. Value 75c. e. SOC
Boys Pajamas in plain
white and fancy patterns.
Well cut and made. Sizes
t to Is years. Value,
81 90 &C
The Washington times., 1904-03-31
BURTON NORVlLL HARRISON
BURIED AT IVY HILL

The funeral of Burton Norviu Harri-
son was held today at Christ Church.
Alexandra. In the presence Of members
OF the family
The body was later taken to Ivy Hill.
alrtaE county, for interment. The
service was brief and simple
The Washington times., 1904-03-31
Atlantic City Special, for Easter,

Via Pennsylvania Railroad ParIor Cars.
Ncstibuled Coaches and Diner. through
without change, leaves Washington
1915 p. m. March 81. April l and ? Re-
turning, leaves Atlantic City. Easter
Monday. 1000 a. m.
The Washington times., 1904-03-31
Easter Furnishings for the Little Chaps.

Boys Neckwear. All the
latest shapes that are made
for men are duplicated here
for the boys. Plain shades
and fancy patterns. Regu-
lar soc silks. $50
Buster Brown" Collars.
Made by the maker of the
Buster Brown" Suits. Bus
ter Brown stamped on each
collar ........ lSC
Boys Negligee Shirts, in
the new Spring styles. Plain
white and fancy figures.
Sizes y to Il neck. Toe
value ............5OC
The Washington times., 1904-03-31
One Chance Left.

Commissioner Mcfarland is inclined
TO think there IS still a chance for the
scholarships being obtained for the Dis
trict
I shall suggest" he said this morn.
Ing, that the Commissioners, thanking
the trustees for their consideration, avail
themselves Of the opening indicated. and
renew the application, restating the ar
guments as strongly as possible, for
next year. I understand the trustees
OF the viii may feel that they can. in
the future. cOnstrue II more fayorably
to the District than they feel warranted
In doing at this time"
A provision in the Rhodes will that
candidates for the oxford scholarships
must take the examination in the same
State in which their application Is filed
has resulted in narrowing the applicants
down TO a comparatively small num-
Der The reports Of the committees OF
selection in various States submitted to
DR.. George r. Parkin, representative OF
the trustees of the will. show that many
have failed to take advantage of the
berefactiOn on account OF this restric-
ton.
The Washington times., 1904-03-31
Few in Each State.

Judging from the reports I have al
ready received. said DR.. Parkin. this
morning. the average number OF APP
plicatiCns from each State win be from
twenty-five down 10 ten. There is no
doubt that the number has been kept
down by the provision that students
must take the examination in the State
where application is made
For example, suppose a man who
lived in Indiana and was a student at
Yale entered to try for the scholarship.
II is hardly likely that he would file
his application In Connecticut. Know.
ing the great number that viii come
from that State and other States in
which big universities are located. nat
urally ne would be impelled to Designate
Indiana as his State, and il s probable
that most Of the young men have done
this 80
The Washington times., 1904-03-31

In Double Breasted, .
piece Norfolk, and Single
Breasted 2-piece, in plain
blue, and black and fancy
mixtures. All wool, fast
color. Italian lined, silk
sewed. Sizes s to Il years.
The Washington times., 1904-03-31

In tan, blue cheviOt, and
serge. All wool, fast color,
silk sewed, Italian lined.
Emblem and service stripe
On sleeves, some IN red,
some in yellow. Sizes 27a TO
u years.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-01-28
THOUGHT HE MUST BE DEAD.
Effective Rebuke That Was Admins
tered to procrastinator.

Effective Rebuke That Was Admins.
tered to Procrastinator.
A merchant, who was very punctual
In all he did, one day gave a Joiner an
order for some work. Knowing the
man was rather bless, and often
promised but did not perform, he said
to him:
when will you have my work I'm.
lshed?"
"On Thursday next" replied the
joiner. "if | am living, you shall have
it."
Thursday came and passed withou,
the promised work.
In the evening the merchant called
at the newspaper ONCE, and asked the
printer to insert among the deaths this
aame Of the joiner. On taking up the
paper next day the man was surprised
to find an announcement OF his death
and wen to the printer to demand an
explanation.
He was referred to the merchant
who, on seeing him, expressed some
surprise. for. said he, you solemnly
promised my work for Thursday. 1,
you were living. and as it did not come
l thought you must be dead"
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-01-28
Harry Lehr ANNOYED.

Harry Lehr, the society exquisite t.
whom eastern papers devote so much
space. does not object to such notice
when 1t confines itself to his coming.
and goings. But Mr.. Lehr was reused
&c righteous indignation the other day
by the announcement in a Newport
weekly journal that when one of it.
writers called upon him he appeared
'in a dressing gown hitched up on one
side," and that ne wore pink pajama,
and a rose in his hair" Mr.. Lehl
called on the editor and made indig
nant protest against such allegations
but was SO much agitated by the Sian
derous statements that he forgot Il
say which was the more Objectionable
the rose in his hair or the hitch II
his dressing gown.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-01-28
sUTcHsRs WHO WERE FAMoue
That Occupation Has Given Birth 10
Many Great Men.

That Occupation Has Given Birth .,
Many Great Men.
The butchers trade has perhap,
given birth to greater men than any
other occupation In life.
In ancient times we fad that n
Athens Lysicles. one of the creates,
politicians in that great city, was Q
butcher aud cattle dealer.
Caius Terentius varro, the Roman
consul, a man of extraordinary elo
Quence and ability. who was unani
mousiy elected by the Romans to com
mand IN army Of 10000 men to ish,
Hannibal. but who was defeated by
him at Cannae in IL b. c., was the son
II a butcher.
When the celebrated White Shir
went down with the future king OF
England, in 1920, n man alone, Der
cid, a butcher of Rouen, was saved.
Cardinal Wolsey, lord high chancel
Tor Of England and papal legate to
Henry VIII, was the son of an Ips
wich butcher.
The immortal Shakespeare, tie
greatest poet the world ever knew
was likewise the son OF a butcher and
draper. and was when young appren
tced to the trade for q while.
Daniel Defoe, author of Robinson
C~rusoe," was a butchers son: so. too
was Mark Akenside, MD, author OF
Pleasures Of Imagination. "-Strcy
Ctorioc
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-01-28
@n8W {
HM1RllRES|A
9NENR

Foamy Sauce = Take half a cup Of
butter beaten to a cream, with one cup
of powdered sugar; add one teaspoon.
full of vanilla, two tablespoonfuIs of
currant jelly Or grape juice. one-half
cup Of boiling water. the white of an
egg we'll beaten. Whip all together
until foamy and serve.
Potato Straws-Pare and cut raw DO.
tatoes into slices one-quarter of ar
inch thick; cut these into narrow strips
or straws and soak in cold water half
an hour. Dry o a cloth and fry in
deep hot fat until crisp and well col
ored. Drain on paper and sprinkle
with salt. Serve with chops.
Boiled Meat Puddings-Beat four
eggs thoroughly, add three pints OF
sweet milk, one teacup fine chopped
suet, one-half teaspoon salt and three
cups yellow meal. Turn into a wet
pudding bag and boil two and one-half
hours in a kettle which should be halt
full of boiling water when the bag is
plunged in. Eat with butter and maple
syrup.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-01-28

One Of the stories concerning the ira.
ditional dish of roast goose on Michael.
mas Day refers to Lord Byron, says az
English newspaper. The poet always
insisted in keeping up old customs in
small things, such as having hot cross
buns on Good Friday and roast goose
on Michaelmas Day. This last fancy
had q grotesque result when he was in
Italy. After buying a goose, and fear
ing it might be too lean, Byron fed il
every day for a month previous to the
festival. so that the poet and the bird
became so mutually attached thai
when September % arrived, he could
not kiln it, but bought another and had
the pet goose swung in a cage under
his carriage when he travelled,
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-01-28
Mems Clothing.

The neck bands of mems white shirts
frequently wear out before any other
part. Wash the shirt to remove the
starch, rip the old band off and press
it carefully so 1t will retain it's original
shape. Cut a new band of linen inter-
lined with muslin, haste it in place,
stitch on the machine and work the
usual number of buttonholes. Make
other repairs that are needed and the
Shirt will be ready for the laundry.
Ii the silk ties are soiled, try clean
ing them with gasoline. Pour a little
in a cup or bowl, dip a clean cloth in
it, and rub the soiled places, dipping
frequently. When the gasoline gets
dirty, get a fresh supply and proceed
as before, until the ties are clean. then
hang them up where no dust will fall
on them until it has evaporated. This
does not fade the color.
A suit of clothes is often improved in
appearance by brushing them. Turn
the pockets wrong side out and shake
them. The coat collar often requires
cleaning. Prepare a cleaning fluid by
pouring a quart of boiling water over
~one-fourth pound Of soap shaved fine
and adding a heaping ~teaspoonful of
borax. When dissolved, stir together
so it will form a strong suds. Dip a
small brush in this, lay the collars fiat
on the table and scour until clean.
Rinse with clear water and hang UP
until half dry. then cover with a cloth
and press with a he. iron until dry
The borax is a great help in removing
grease or soiled spots of any kind from
a wooden garment. and is perfectly
harmless. Vest and coat buttons may
be purchased to replace those that are
worn or lost, and if the binding is
worn In places, rebind with new braid
II there + any places to be mended,
pace a piece like the garment under
the worn place. Sew it down firmly,
allowing as few stitches as possible
Ito show on the right side. darn back
and forth over the broken threads
catching it down to the cloth beneath,
Then place a damp cloth on the place
and press with a hot iron.-E. r. C.
in American Cultivator.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-01-28
Household
MATTERS
U.e For Old Waterproof.

You housekeepers who happen to
have slowed away in attic or closet
n or more of those old waterproof
ago. will find them exceedingly serv.
iceable as chair cover on sweeping
day. To make them more convenient.
sew up the Sits in the covers which
were used for armholes, and remove
the hoods. Then see what a protection
1t is from the dust, which. however
carefully a broom is used, is sure to
lodge upon all upholstered furniture.
In the case of a large easy chair,
which for some reason it may be in.
convenient to remove from the room
during the sweeping process, this rub
Der cover will prove a boon. Ordi-
narlly 1t may be carelessly thrown
over the back. arms and seat; but in
case it may be found necessary to re-
move the chair to a sunny piazza or
porch during cleaning time, this cover
pinned securely around it will protect
it from either rain or sunshine. as the
case may be.
Another advantage which such a COW
or has over a shawl or other WOODEN
covering is that dust does not cling
to it, but a slight shake will remove it.
If you happen to W an old-fash-
Toned square piano, with pictures and
bric-a-brac standing on the open cover.
1t is some trouble to remove them and
close the piano every time you sweep.
A friend who own one of these old
waterproof capes often throws it over
her open piano while sweeping, thus
saving the trouble Of closing it.-Hel-
Ell f. Richardson, in Connecticut
Farmer.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-01-28

My nightly rest was broken. owing
TO irregular action OF the kidneys. /
was suffering intensely from severe
pains In the small Of nay back and
through the kidneys and annoyed by
painful passages OF abnormal sscre-
lions. No amount Of doctoring relieved
this condition. / took Doan's Kidney
Pills and experienced quick and lasting
relief. Doan's Kidney Pills will prove
a blessing to all sufferers from kidney
disorders who will give them a fair
trial."
Foster-Milburn Co.. Buffalo, N. Y,
proprietors. For sale by all druggists,
price 90 cents per box.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-01-28
How's This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Eewardso.
any case of Catarrh that canno be cured ~
Halls Catarrh Cure.
+. ]. CHENEY q Co., Toledo, O.
We, theundsrsigned, have knownF. J.Chs-
ney for the last 10 years, and believe him per-
fectly honorable In all busin sss transactions
and financially able to carry out any obliga-
tions made by their firm.
WEST & TRuAx, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo.
Ohio.
WALDINe, KrSNAS&MARvIN, Wholesale Dru =
gists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls CatarrhC ureis taken Internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces ofthe system. Testimonials sent free.
Price, Toe. per bottle. Sold by all Druggists
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-01-28
Prohibition Territory.

According to statistics recently gath
cred, about 3O,0o0,0 900 are living IL
prohibition territory In this country
This is more than one-third of the en-
tire population. In Maine, Kansas ant
North Dakota they have prohibition
by state law, in thirty-eight othe,
states they have 1t by local option.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-01-28

introduced by thesU. S. Dept. of Ayr.
good land 50 blu. per acre, and on dry, arid
lands. such as are found in MONT, Idaho,
the Dakotas, Colo, etc, it will yield from
40 to 81 bu. This Wheat and Speltx and
Hanna Barley and Bromus 1hermis and
Billion Dollar Grass, makes it possible to
grow and fatten hogs and cattle wherever
soil 10 found.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-01-28
10000 Plants For Ice.

This is a remarkable offer the John A.
Saizer Seed Co, La Crosse, Wis, makes.
They will send you their big plant and
seed ~catalog, together with enough seed
TO grow
1000 Gne, sohd Cabages,
1000 delicious Carrots,
1900 Blanching, nutty Celery,
1000 rich, buttery Lettuce,
1000 splendid Onions,
1000 rare, luscious Radishes,
1000 ~gloriously bri' Mt Flowers.
This great offer is ne - in order to in.
ducs you to try Their rranted seeds
for when you once plant ..;em you will
grow no others, and
ALL o U Ice. POSTAGE,
providing you will return this notice, ana
j; you will send them zoe. in postage. they
will add to the above a package of the ia
nous Berliner Cauliflower. [A.C.L.l