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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-26
TITLE MUST Be CLEAR
BEFORE MONEY is PAID
This Will Cause Delay in Calling Upon
Banks for Deposits to Meet
Canal Obligations.

Secretary Shaw has given out an IN
terview in New York, where he has
gone To confer with leading fnanciers.
IN which he says no call for per-
centage Of their deposits TO meet the
first payments on account Of the
Panama Canal Will be issued until the
Attorney General has passed on tho
validity Of the title of the Panama
Canal Company.
The Secretary admitted that # might
be necessary 70 send representative
OF this Government 20 Paris to investi-
gate the litigation now pending there
In case this Is done the call on the
banks viii be Indefinitely delayed.
The call ia the depository banks Will
be made. according to the Secretary. in
time 10 have The fund in hand a week
or more before the transfer has to be
Effected Mr. Shaw believes the banks
are fully prepared for the call, and can
stand the Withdrawals Of public de-
posits without any difficulty.
IL is the opinion OF Secretary Shaw
that of the $40 10000 turned over 20 J.
p. Morgan * Co. as agents for the
republic of Panama, about s.. 600 900 will
find its way into the United States for
temporary investment in United States
bonds This, he thinks, will 20 far TO
help the bond market.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-26
How to ReROVdte
andUpholsterCh

If you are clever with upholstering
tools you can easily manage the dilapi-
dation of your plain chairs. In the first
place. the old covers must be removed,
lifting out all the nails carefully, and
the old stuff will serve as a pattern by
which TO cut out the new, be 1t brocade,
tapestry or velvet. Having done this.
stretch the fabric tightly over the seat.
mailing il firmly down on each side to
keep II IN place. and then cutting off all
the superhuous stuff. To make these
rough edges quite tidy. either a gimp or
& narrow furniture fringe must then be
put all around. using either brass ,or
copper pyramid studs.
Drawing room chairs and sofas which
have got shabby may be made useful
by the thrifty housewife II she clothes
them all ia DetticOat covers OF CretOnne.
by which I mean covers with deep frills
sewed on all round.
Cut the shape OF the seat Of the chair
In cretOnne. allowing a margin of Two
inches all round: plat the front corners
so that they mt, and just cut up the
through. Then sew on the gathered frilI
IN two pieces. one 10 90 around the
front and sides. and the other across the
back.
Quite a common cane chair can be
made Mt for better use by cutting down
the legs -FOUR inches. putting a small
cushion on the seat, and making a Gre
tonne cover 10 envelope back and seat,
with a frill all round to reach the
ground. The legs should be painted
with black enamel IN case they show.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-26
Beautiful Arms.

Every woman desires to be beautiful;
she cannot help II. she was born with
the desire, for all women love beauty
IN some form or other, and beauty of
form is its commonest expression. But
beauty is not given to everyone. al
though almost every woman has II In
her power to be beautiful in some fca-
ture.
To the woman who goes about to
evening affairs. OF to she who plays
golf or tennis in the summer.-or to the
fair maid who spends hours in July and
August bathing in the briny ocean,
beautiful arms are a desideratum. In
young women they are rarely found.
however, and it is only by much care
and work that they may be coaxed into
being.
II the arm is not sufficiently devel-
oped to be graceful it may be improved
By proper care and exercise. To be
gin with. thin, scrawny arm must
have plenty Of skin food. Almond oil is
good, so Is the cold cream that is sold.
and so are other soft oils. The oil
should be rubbed over the arm thor
oughly with a downward motion. strok-
Ing the arm from the shoulder to the
wrist
The average woman will be surprised
at the dark substance that comes of
during the operation. but this is the
dirt that collects in the little pores with
which the skin is dotted. This dirt can
not be removed with water alone. and
nothing but skin food will at once
cleanse the pores and fill them so that
blackheads will not appear.
Women who devote much attention to
beauty steam their arms by wrapping
them in hot wet towels, using care not
TO burn them. This is a laborious pro-
cess. and where the skin is tender Is
often painful. Often the upper arm needs
a massage which is not necessary for
the lower arm, as that is more often
used.
In this case the upper arm should be
gone over thoroughly with melted NUT
ton fat, which can be perfumed TO suit
the taste. The fat is healing and
strengthening. and is readily absorbed
by the skin pores. If ugly hair is on
the arm il can be removed by rubbing
the skin with powdered pumice daily
until it disappears.
The use of exercise to obtain a beau
tiful arm is to be recommended from
the hygienic standpoint. Indian clubs
and dumbbells are excellent for this pur-
pose. With a 6umbben OF light weight
(many persons injure themselves by US
ing too heavy dumbbells) the arms
should be held upward and gently re-
volved around the head. Then with
one hand appraised the other arm should
be slowly extended until il reaches the
shoulders, letting Il fall gradually until
ii reaches the waist line at the back.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-26
REQUESTS DISTRICT
TO CLEAN THOROUGHFARE
Sarah S. Smith Says Her nI-Health Is
Due to Condition of Con-
necticut Avenue.

The District Commissioners are in re-
cetpt OF a letter from Sarah S. Smith
OF 1714 Connecticut Avenue. who round
II abuses the Street Cleaning Depart
n ent of the District She says the con-
dltion Of the avenue. between II and 5
Streets. since November, has been re-
sponsible for much ill-health on her.
part, and she is of the opinion that the
revenues Of this city, If properly ex-
pended, are ample 10 provide clean
streets.
The following pertinent paragraph IS
from the letter: Il write to ask an i'm
mediate inspection of the filthy condi-
ton of Connecticut Avenue, between II
and 3 Streets, and do most respect
fully ask that the ice, which has re-
NAMED on this street since November
be broken up and carted Off: that ths
street be flushed and washed from tho
hydrants. and that the sewer, corner
OF Connecticut Avenue and r Street. be
cleaned out.
The writer says she has suffered since
November with malaria, two attacks
of grip. and two attacks of tonsilitis.
Il am now COnvalescent." she con-
tinucs. land IL ! attempted to go out
and b-eathe this infectious air, / feel
confident or a relapse
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-26
Graceful Gown Of Chiffon Cauze
Trimmed With SpdeWeb Lace and Smart Touches of Gilt Cord

Ihe evening gown must be graceful
The walking suit may be stiff. the shirt
waist severe and crisp. but to the even
ing gown grace is essential.
Chihfons, crepes. and limp silks lead
in dressing madam for the evening. In
this dinner gown OF white chiffon Eauze
there are no sharp lines n is made
over a sulphur colored silk slip. The
bodice. and the skirt to the knees. are
fitted to the figure with alternate rows
Of shocking and tucks.
a net garniture of handmade medal
lions i'm spider-web effect. finished with
a fringe of white silk. ornaments the
middle Of the front bodice.
The sleeves have a deep fall Of acor-
dion pleated chiffon. set with shirred
chifTc. medallions. This fall is finished
above and below with deep bands of
chiffon edged with French knots.
Across the top Of the sleeve are draped
three gilt cords, while a gilt cord to
match these on the sleeves is knotted
on me left side of the bodice and falls
to the knee, where it is finished with
gold tassels. The round-cut neck is fol-
lowed by medallions Of shirred chiffon
and spider-web lace placed alternately.
A deep girdle Of folded chiffon over silk
runs under the white silk fringe of The
bodice in front and dips low in the back
The skirt below the tucks and smock-
ing falls i'm soft folds into a round
length train.
On the bottom of the skirt are two
groups OF folds made of chiffon and
chiffon satin.
The bottom Of the under slip skirt or
drop. has two friIled rufiies OF sulphur
colored chiffon. This dress is one Of
the newest Paquin models.
1t can be reproduced in any Of the
delicate evening shades. and I'm less ex-
pensive materials. The charm of the
long lines can be preserved in lnany Of
the soft. lovely goods so popular this
season.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-26
Medicinal Baths.

Here Is simple and available recipe
"a medicinal bath for the nervousIv
worn and those who cannot sleep o.
nights It was the prescription of an
old physician. Recipe: Take Of sea salt
four ounces. spirits of ammonia two
ounces. spirits of camphor two ounces.
OF pure alcohol eight ounces. and suf-
hcient hot water to make full quart of
the liquid. Dissolve the sea salt in the
hot water and let stand until cool. Pour
into the alcohol the spirits of ammonia
and camphor. Add the salt water, shake
well, and bottle for use. With a soft
sponge dipped in this mixture wet over
the surface Of the whole body. Rub
vigorously until the skin CLOVIS When
nervous or blue or wakeful. do not
omit this bath. The rest and refreshing
that follow viii amply repay the effort
required to prepare q
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-26
Saving the strength.

Many housekeepers experience excess
sive WEAKNESS after washing dishes,
mixing bread, ironing, or doing other
work which requires bending over a ia
Ole. stove, or sink. II a stove is too low
II may be raised by having the zinc be-
meath it lifted by means of a thick board
cut 10 fit. If the table is too low, try to
haze a kitchen stool and sit down when
ever practicable. The housekeeper who
has never tried the kitchen stool will be
surprised at the saving of strength it
embodies. IL the sink is too low the
dishpan may be placed on a large basin
turned upside down, which will raise 1t
sufficiently. Any device which win make
homework easier should be tested by
the woman who has her own work TO
do, and should also be passed on to the
maid II there is one.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-26
Too Many Doctors Scare
Patient and He Dies
This the Belief of DR.. Mary Walker, Who Has
Had Experience in Saving Lives
Of Eminent Men.

Dr. Mary Walker, resplendsnt I'm a
black broadcloth frock coat. trousers to
match. a silk hat and a brown fur cape
OF the sort rarely worn by men. called
at the POstOffice Department today.
Learning that Fourth Assistant Post
master General Bristow was i'll she came
upon Colonel Conrard. who is acting in
General Bristow's stead. 70 express her
sympathy for Mr.. BristOw and TO dis
cuss other matters OF humanitarian in
terest.
How many doctors has he got?'' sine
asked Colonel Conrard, referring TO Mr..
Bristow.
He has only one" Mr.. Conrard re-
piled
well, he has a show to get well
then said DR.. Mary. IF he had three
or four I'm conference over him he would
die. sure.
IF / had had President McKinIey's
case he would have been alive TODAY.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-26

Too many doctors always scare a pa
tent, and he goes and dies. I've had
lots OF experience I'm saving the lives
OF persons with lung trouble. I've saved
hundIeds here in Washington
Up - my home, near Oswego, n. Y,
am going TO build a hospital for con-
sumptlves. ] am not going to have one
Dig building. but a number of little ones
lhere are always smells about big build
lngs where there has been sickness and
II has a bad effect upon patients.
Each of my little buildings viii cost
only 1900, as the persons who live in
the neiShborhood Will give me the stone
Tor the foundations and cellars Every
one who gives me the money for a build
ing VIII have that building named after
Now couldn't you give me something.
Mr.. Conrard?''
Conrard's face was as grave as that
OF wooden Indian, although his mouth
was drawn tight TO control the smile
mat was trying to get out He didn't
think he had 1900 with him
Dr. Mary made several appeals. which
met with no success.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-26

disclosing a tiny puff for powder or
rouge. The lower half contains a memo
randum book. When the entire side is
lifted up there is u place for cards. The
center contains a little gold pencil with
a jeweled top.
What could be more complete than
this little case?
When going to a reception, or when on
a round Of calls, 1t is invaluable. Its
cost, too, is a mere trifie. only $47,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-26
FATHER RIORDGN LECTURES
ON THE EMERALD ISLE

T'he Rev. NJ. ]. Riordan. Of Baltimore.
last night gave the first Of a series
of three Lenten lectures under the
auspices OF Carroll Institute The sub
ject OF Father RIordan's lecture. which
was given at Carroll Institute Hail. was
The Beauties and Glories of Ireland -
Stereopticon views were thrown upon
a screen, showing picturesque beauties
of the Emerald Isle.
A large and appreciative audience was
present, and the reception accorded
Father Riordan was most iatterinE
The second lecture Of the series will be
delivered by Charles W. Warren OF
Canada, Thursday evening. March 10
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-26
SEWERAGE EXTENSION
IN CONGRESS HEIGHTS

Engineer Commissioner Biddle has di-
rected that \ e Randle be informed
that the cost of extending the sewer
system in several streets IN Congress
Heights will be SlS. $50
Mr. Randle viii also be informed that
several rights Of way will have to be
obtained before the work can begin. bur
no trouble is anticipated on this score.
as these matters can be settled in a
short while.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-26
CONTRACT FOR POSTOFFICE
AT ATHENS, GEORGIA

A contract has been awarded by the
Treasury Department to Moore & Sons.
of Nashville. Tenn, for the construc-
ton of a postoff1ce and courthouse at
Athens. Ga.
The CONTRACT price is $54. 800
The building is to be completed by
May l. 1906.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-26
ASK ADVERSE ACTION
ON RlTTENH0USE BILL

The District Commissioners have rec
commended adverse action by Congress
on the bill for the relief OF the heir,
OF Sarah NJ. Rittenhouse and others.
The claim for money from the District
was made on the ground that the grad
ing OF an alley IN square 1866 b. the Dis
trict authorities had caused a wall on,
the Rittenhouse property TO fan down
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-26
ADMIRAL CONVERSE WILL
BE CHIEF OF ORDNANCE

President Roosevelt has designated
Rear Admiral George A. Converse to
succeed Rear Admiral Charles O'NeH as
chief Of the Bureau Of Ordnance, upon
his retirement I'm March
Rear Admiral Converse. who is chief
Of the Bureau OF Equipment. will be
succeeded IN that position by Capt
Henry n Manney.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-26
A HINT IN MAKING PASTRY.

Use contour instead OF flour for roll
ing out II will be found TO make the
pastry much lighter. Roll il on nat
meat diFh, turned upside down. AMI
use a round glass bottle. These will
do quite as we'll as a marble slab and
a. glass pastry roller, and are at hand
IN every kitchen.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-26

There are ingenious contrivances with
out end for the smart wOman's conve-
nience. A novel affair has the appear
ance of q plain card case suspended from
a chain. On its side is a monogram,
either in ribbon letters or brilliants.
But to carry cards is only half fits
mission. When IL opens, milady sees on
one side her reflection in a fair-size5
mirror. Half of the other side lifts up,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-26
AVOID WASTING CELERY LEAVES

All the fresh young leaves of celery
should be well washed. then shaken
cry in a cloti- and placed in a tin ana
dried perfectly in the oven. When dry
rub in the hands 10 a powder. which
should be kept in bottles. where IL is
always ready for soups, etc Mint and
parsley may be treated in the same
way.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-26
INDIAN BILLS REPORTED.

The Senate Indian Affairs Committee
has authorized a favorable report on
Senate bill 27o5. relating to Rockyboy's
band of Indians in Montana. and an ad-
verse report on Senate bill 2051, relating
to Indian Territory lands.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-26
LATEST BRACELET WATCH FAD

An unusual bracelet
that Is also useful has
a tiny watch set in il.
The bracelet is Of lat
tice work in gold,
opening and shutting
like the gates OF a fer
rybOat to permit Of
its slipping on or or
the wrist.
Once on il is secure,
and the tiny watch
will be found most
convenient; merely a
glance at your wrist
tells you the time.
When hu-rying to
keep an apointment,
OF running for a train,
this dainty trinket is
invaluable.
1t IS also exceedingly
pretty. being fashioned
OF dull gold, it's catch
es studded with tiny
emeralds or rubies. As
II is an expensive
trihe. the watch has
an excellent movement
and keeps perfect
time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-16
WATER PRESSURE
 WAS INADEQUATE Residences on Sycamore Street
 Damaged by Fire WERE PARTIALLY INSURED Chief Walton Says Damage Would Have Been Smaller Had the Pressure From the Fire Plug
 Not Been So Weak.
WERE PARuALLY INSURED

Fire partially destroyed the residences of A. c. Dangerfield and G. l.. Luffmin on Sycamore street near Highland ave nue, yesterday morning about o'clock. The total loss was about s25oO, which IS partly covered by insurance.
 Insufficient water pressure, or, in fact, no pressure at all, had a great deal to do with the loss. Had the department been able to get pressure enough to force the water out of the nozzle of the hose, the second house. that of Mir. Luffmin, would not have been damaged.
 The origin of the fire Is unknown. II caught in MT. Dangerfields house and damaged it to the extent of sSoOi and the furniture $3O0. The house was valued at 5000 and the contents at $SoOO There IS some insurance on the house, but exactly how much is not known, as MT. Danger field Is out of the city
 The fire spread to the residence of MT. Luffmin and damaged it about 5000 and the contents about s2o0. There is 5000 in- surance on the contents of the building, and some on the building itself.
 Acting Chief Walton said last night:
 "The pressure was so weak from one plug that 1t would not force water out of the nozzle of the hose. and when an engine was put on another plug it showed pressure of only F pounds. There was some delay in getting an engine to the fire, as we were sending an engine to the Five Points station. The engine which has been stationed at Five Points was leaking so badly that we had it sent down to headquarters for repairs. When the alarm came in we were sending the Southside engine to Five Points while the big reserve steamer at headquarters was being sent to the Southslde. In this way there was a slight delay. If the pressure had been any account we could have easily controlled the fire without an en- zine"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-16
WILLIAM D. HALL
 STABBED TO DEATH
AMOS BUSH, A MINER, DID THE kILLING-HE SURRENDERS HIM SELF TO oFFlcERs-WoMAN IN THE CASE.

Amos Bush, a white miner who lives at Jugtown, stabbed and killed William D. Hall another miner in the front yard of the latter's residence Sunday night. Bush surrendered yesterday morning to deputy sheriffs and was placed in the county jail on a charge of manslaughter.
 Coroner Paris Is Investigating the case, and last night gave out the following statement:
 Ut seems from what I can learn that Bush was going to see a sister-in-law of Halls pretty regularly, and that they had a falling out about his visits. Sun day night Bush and two other miners went to the Hall residence and the trou- ble commenced. The two men attempted to take Bush away, and got him some distance from the house, when he secured a knife and returned. He attempted to borrow a knife from the men, but they would not lend him one. About half an hour after he went back to the house he stabbed Hall in the heart and killed him instantly
 Bush told me that he was acting in self defense. He does not deny that he killed Hall, and states that Hall came on him with a weapon and that he was de- lending his own life. He stabbed Hall three times, one of the stabs entering the heart"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-16
FIREMEN WENT WITH A
 LADDER TO RESCUE MAN
Acting Chief Walton Was Angry When He Found Department Had
 Been TrifIed With.

Under pretense that some one was lock ed up in Goodall, Brown & Co.'S store at First avenue and Twenty-frst street. J.. D. Johnson, one of the employees of the store, got Captain Walton, acting chief of the fire department, to send a ladder there last night about o'clock to rescue the man.
 When the fremen arrived to do a deed of kindness, as they supposed they found that the entire story was untrue, and that the men merely wished to get into the building. They stated that bar had been dropped across the door and that the books and safe were open
 Captain Walton stated that he had come as an accommodation to the men, and he was very angry that they should have fooled him. He would have had Johnson arrested. he said, had there been any city ordinance to cover such a matter There is an ordinance which prohibits calling the department out on false alarm, but none to cover such as case as this.
 Captain Walton talked over the tele- phone to the man who asked for the wagon. and says that the man distinctly told him there was a man locked up in the building who would not get out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-16
EMPRESS ISSUES
 REMARKABLE EDICT
DoWAeER EMPRESS OF CHINA
 SAYS EXPENSES ARE TOO GREAT AND MUST BE CUR
 TAILED IN EVERY WAY.

Washington, August 15.-Minister Con ger has sent to the state department copy of a remarkable imperial edict issued by the Chinese empress dowager, Tsi An. and promulgated by the emperor. The empress in strong language calls atten- ton to the precarious financial condition of the country which makes it difficult to provioe funds for drilling the troops. This condition is said to require the exercise of strictest economy. The empress says:
 "1ne habit of those between us and you to surfeit themselves and spend money extravagantly has become so strong and systematic that now there is no way in which it can be broken The useless ex- penditures for these sinecures works great injustice to the whole country"
 Holding that the imperial household take the first step fin economy the em- press dowager has given orders that there must be no division of funds of the board of revenue for household purposes, while the number of officials in the household must be reduced. All the Yamens and princes throughout the empire are direct ed to exercise similar economy and to rid themselves of sinecure holders.