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The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-17
The Best Results In starchInq

can be obtained only by using Defiance
Starch, besides getting OF. more for same
money-no cooking required.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-17

lido not believe Piso's Ours for Consumption
has an equal for coughs and colds--Jofs u
BOYER. Trinity Springs. Ina, Feb. IS, 1900
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-17

A school teacher says there is no
fixed rule for ascertaining how many
rods IL takes to make wiseacre.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-17

Papa what sort Of plant Is a news
paper plaut?" at is usually made into pi.
my SON"
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-17

A man who is never down on his
own knees may be down on the Chi
nese. or even the Japanese.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-17

Mr.. Cahokia lat the concerp-Gee,
Wasn't that high note, Miss Howai-
mes-You mistake II was not G. 1t
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-17
0eneraI TaIIey of Pa, Vol. Id. S. al,

Writes: ''Your Pcruna has been used by
me and my friends as a relief for catarrhal
troubles with the most beneficial results.
l am so convinced OF the efficacy OF Pc
runa that l do not hesitate to give 1t my
recommendation" = VIM. Cooper Talley,
7i3 d St., N. T., Washington, D.sC.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-17
Den. sebring OF the Confederate Army

Writes; II can chcerfully recommend
your valuable remedy Pcruna AS very
excellent tonic, and also good Cor coughs,
colds, catarrh, and general debility
w. II. Sebring, 1888 w. 4th ST., Jackson
Vile, Fla.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-17
Brig. g..deneraI seheII Benefited.

''Peruna is indeed a wonderful tonic,
and for coughs and colds l know OF
nothing better."-F. NJ. Schell, Washing
ton, D. c.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-17

Mr.. Bryan Is going to build a library on
the site OF his birthplace as that site
seems 10 have been overlooked by Mr.
Carnegie.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-17
Prepare for Future Event.

At the birth Of child in Cyprus a
vessel of wine is buried, to be serves
~ sfterward at Its marriage.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-17
AL ron Dur 16c POSTAGE,

The little Roosevelts have given up the
little badger that was given them by a
Kansas girl. They couldn't stand being
hndEered BY him.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-17
Brigadier-0eneraI King of Confederate
Army.

Writes; IL unhesitatingly state that I
an convinced Peruna is a medicine that
viii effect all the cures that is claimed
for It's rse"-J. Flovd King, Washing
ton, d. C.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-17
Den. Payne Of Washington, d. G.,

Writes; 81 join with my comrades in
recommending Pcruna to my friends as an
invigorating tonic to build up the sys-
TEN. Gen. Eugene d. Payne, i07 4th ST.,
N. w, Washington, d. G.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-17

The proposed exhibition of talking ma
chimes at the Worlds Fair is not likely
to prove popular. Where would We come
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-17

Many a schoolboy who can't tell how
many square rods there are in an acre
knows that one round rod makes an
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-17

When ward politics get into "A bad con-
dition they are never cured by ward
healer.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-17
oeneraI Lumax Of washIngton, D. c,

Writes: II can chcerfully recommend
your remedy as permanent and effective
cure for catarrh, colds md to any one
who needs an invigoratlng tonic-to build
up their systcm.r--L. l.. Lumax, 1908 18th
ST., Washington, d. c.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-17

Mrs. Winsiow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teethng HofteBs the gums reduces In
siays pain, cures wind cou 2sc bottle.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-17

How much did you pay for that
leopard skim Two hundred dollars.
spot cash"
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-17

= hr-t days Of Dr. klines Or
Or. send for FREE 50. 90 trial bottle treatise.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-17

Do Your Clothes Look Ycliow7
Then use Defiance Starch, II will keep
them white-lC OF. for 10 cents.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-17

''She calls him her Intended Are they
engaged? r. No. but she intends to marry
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-17

All Up to Date Housekeepers
nse Defiance Cold Water Starch. because IL
is better, and OF. more Of 1t for same
money.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-17

You can do your dyeing in half nm
hour with PUTNAM FADELESS
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-17

n. The wooamsn s,,. nrst cuts tree down and
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-17

Stops tho Cough and
Works on the Cold
Laxative Bronio Quinine Tablets. Price 25c.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-17
General S. s. Yoder Of ohio,

Writes: II have found Peruna to be .
wonderful remedy. only used It for o
short timo and am thoroughly satisfied
rs to its merits".-S. S. Yoder, Washing
ton, ID. C.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-03-17
General O'connor Of U. v. Lesions,

Writes: "If you arc suffering from ca
tarrh or physical debility, Immediately
commence the use Of Pcruna. 1t has been
OF the greatest benefit and service to
many OF my friends. Dennis O'Connor,
73s 3snd St, N. w, Washington, d. C.
Churchill standard. (Fallon, Nev) 1903-1908, 1904-03-12
Washoe County
). Bank
RENO, NBv.
RENO. NBv.

To be safe, to be sure, to be con
sistent-these we hold to be inn
portant attributes OF a good bank
and we live up to them.
Every business man ought TO
have d check account = every
man wants to have his account
in the best bank. Possibly
that's why SO many of them
carry accounts here.
Churchill standard. (Fallon, Nev) 1903-1908, 1904-03-12

THE REPORT of the State Controller shows that Churchill
County has an assessed valuation of 81 ,242, 1O1. 90, being seventh
in the list ofcountes. Considering the fact that this county has
the smallest population, it is truly a remarkable showing. Where
will Churchill be when the big canal is in active operation?
The Washington times., 1904-01-21
CHANGES IN FORCE
OF NAVY DEPARTMENT

Clerical changes in the Navy Depart
ment have been made as follows:
PromotIons-F ". Tempes, from
copyist at $40 ner annum TO copyist at
$500 per annum. Bureau OF Navigation.
a. p. Stewart from copyist at $T20 per
annun to copyist at $3.50 per annum.
Bureau of Navigation: p. II. O'Dea.
from writer at 81 per diem to clerk at
s., 600 per annum, Bureau of Construc-
ton and Repair; L. l.. Cox, from writer
at 1882 per diem TO writer at 81 per
diem, Bureau OF Construction and Re,
patr; w. McC. Sauber, from copist at
E3B per diem 20 writer at 1892 per
diems Bureau OF Construction and Re
pair: r. C.. Shelse. from special labOrer
(stenographerl at s3.W per diem TO copy
ist at 23.SS per diem, Bureau Of Con-
structiOn and repair
esignations-Ric kip, copyist
at $500 per annum. Bureau Of Navisa-
ton; G. 3. Ryan. apprentice plate
printer. at $500 per annum, Hydro
graphic Office.
The Washington times., 1904-01-21
Cold Weather Causes
Many Calls for Charity
Associated Charities Busy as Never Before
No Delay for Red Tape--A Typical Case.
White Wings Out of Work.

The recent cold snap, as might have
been expected. has resulted in an un-
usual number of cases of restitution
reported 10 the Associated Charities.
Formerly these cases were reported to
the police of the various precincts. who
were empowered to dispense charity as
they saw fit
Secretary Charles F. Weller. Of the
Associated Charities. has had his hands
full for the past seven days, and eN-
poets TO have them full for some weeks
to come. For the period named the
average number Of cases Of restitution
reported, the large majority of which
are directly traceable to climatic con-
ditions, has been 100.
A Typical Case.
one case. which may be taken as
typical. is that Of "A family in Anacostia.
The father is drunkard. though con
nected with some of the best people in
the city. who have given him and his
troubles over as beyond the resources
Of patience. If not of money. Sunday
night the father came into the Ana
costa police station in an Intoxicated
condition, and in maudlin way
dropped some references which led Ser
eeant Anderson TO believe that the
family might be suffering. Questions
on This subject, however, were met with
drunken dignity and the assurance that
20 aid was needed, or would be ac-
cepted. Miss Green. agent lof the 49,
sociatcd Charities for Southeast WASH
iuatOn also leaFned OF the case Du'
when she called up the ponce stauoh
for references. not having time 70 lii-
vestigate herself, she was TOLD that ule
/ father had declined aid
The wife wrote "a letter 10 the ponce
] sunday night. however. appealing t0l
4 aid and Sergeant Anderson called n
I pe rson at the house He found th'
/ woman. evidently sick. and her .tnre'
small children huddled over doubi'
handful OF Goals, the last in the house
while the cupboards We're aDsoiuteI.
No Time for Red Tape
There was 10 time for red tape an'
the first thing Sergeant Anderson di'
was to eau in DR. J. A. Watson, wn
ordered the REMOVAL of the woman Z
/ Providence Hospital He then took N
n collection among the police and per
suaded a groceryman 10 open his stor
and supply food. Coal could not be Oh
tanned till the next morning.
Yesterday the case was reported I
the Board Of Children's Guardians. an
their agent. Miss Foster. went to tn
house. where she found the children en-
tirelv alone She bundled them into
natrol wagon and took them 10 plac
where they viii have proper care IN
Roard of Children's Guardians will nC
consent to the return OF the chlloIS
The Washington times., 1904-01-21
aThe Earl Of Pawtucket. >

Lawrence D'Orsay Will appear as ''The
Earl of Pawtucket' at the Columbia
next week THE Earl of Pawtucket"
is the only non-m1sical play that ever
ran throughout oIe OF New Yorks hot
summers. The theme Of the play is
found in the adventures Of a British
nobl6man during a Few trying hours Of
his first visit TO America Mr. Thomas
is said 10 have written the play for the
express purpose OF giving to Lawrence
D'Orsay an opportunity for the display
OF his unique personality. which u IS
said Is IN exact accordance with the
zeal British swell
The Washington times., 1904-01-21
CITIZENS WANT STREET
IMPROVEMENTS MADE

The District Commissioners have re-
ceived a communication fTom the South
Washington Citizens Association re-
questing the District authorities TO place
the following named streets on the next
schedule OF improvements. to be sub
mitted to Congress:
F Street, from Tenth to Water Street f;
Fourteenth. Street. from Street to the
middle of the Mall; Sixth Street. from
Water Street to Virginia Avenue:
School Street. from Four-and-a-half to
Sixth Street; Maine Avenue. from Sixth
TO Third Street; Virginia Avenue, be-
tween Ninth and Twelfth Streets: NJ
Street between FOur-and-a-half and
Seventh Streets
The association will be informed that
wher the next schedule is prepared for
South Washington, every cOnsidera ton
viii be given this request.
The Washington times., 1904-01-21
TO the Theaters
@The Show Grip

AT the lafayette b. c. whitney VIII
present his production OF Rice's latest
success. cnt-tied The Show Girl" or
-''fhe Magic Cap" musical comedy il.
two acts.
one Of the big hits in this phenomenal
musicaI comedy is that Of an inner
sonotion Of cat called Thomas. -
given by Charles =. Parcor Others in
the east are the three Faust sisters.
Lillian Evans. Lillian Taylor. May
Kohnle. Ida Scott. Sam MyHe, Fern
Melrose, Fred TruesdeH. r. " War
rem. Josephine Floyd. Sid Forester,
Ada st. Coair. Charles H. Haigh. and
May Sweeney.
The Washington times., 1904-01-21
INSPECTORS DID NOT
INSTRUCT WITNESSES

IA the name Of George r. Lorenz in his
bank and checks against them in favor
Of Machen. Had known LorenZ when
defendant wos postmaster Of Toledo and
Machen was assistant postmaster The
transactions began in 1899.
George Lorenz Company"
Alr. Kurnler. on cross-examination,
learned that George E. Lorenz had an
account of his own in the bank. and
there was also an account Of the George
Lorenz Company. of which LQrenz IS
president The company manufactures
perfumes. When witness went into this
bank IN 1892 there was discount paper
on the books of Charles Lorenz and A
w Machen
Mr. Conrad learned from the witness
that there was no George Lorenz in Toll
edo. but a George r. LOrenz.
Witness wanted to go nome to Toledo.
Defense was willing TO let him go IL h
would come back on telegram.
Justice Pritchard-I won't allow any
thing or any arrangement that VIII de-
lay this trial a day or half a day. i am
physically unable to appear here today,
suffering with rheumatism. but 1 did
not want to cause delay.
Must Return Monday.
A private arrangement was made by
which Mr. Carr was permitted 10 go 10
Toledo on his promise TO return 10
Washington on Monday.
Court then adjourned until 1.30.
Herring on Stand.
Joshua W Herring cashier of the
Union National Bank, Westminster.
Nd. testified in the afternoon session
that he knew A. w. Machen, who was
a client Of his bank. lie Identified a let
ter written by Machen on November 3,
1893. inclosing drafts FOR 500 and S2g0.75,
asking that they be deposited 70 his aU>
count The drafts were carried 10 his
credit on December 4. 1899. other drafts
and credits to Machen's account and OF
the same nature were Rad.
The Washington times., 1904-01-21
THREE ARE KILLED
IN GAS EXPLOSION
Fatal Accident in a Hotel
at Marion, Ind.
NEARLY A SCORE ARE HURT
Two Injured Fatally and Many Dan
gerOusly-Building Demolished
and Burned.
NEARLY A SCORE ARE HURT

MARION, Ind. Jan 2L-Three per-
sons were killed. two fatally injured,
and eight dangerously hurt in a gas eX-
plosion In the Sitz Hotel. located near
the entrance 20 tie National Soldiers
Home, three miles south of here. at 4
o'clock this morning. The dead are:
CHARLES BETHEL, proprietor Of the hotel
MRs BFITEL
JAMES DEyIIIN
The fatally injured are:
Edward GaskeH. body horribly twisted
and badly cut on head.
l. Ii. Hobbs. aged hfty-one, tody
iacerated, three ribs broken. and in
ternally injured.
The dangerously injured are:
Thomas Twis. badly cut over left eve;
internally injured
Randall Bige. badly cut over eye and
bCtn legs bruised and sprained.
Carrie Ring. waitress. face cut; may
lose sight OF one eye.
William Earl. back sDrained and head
John Bausherty. badly cut and
William shott. ankle twisted and
bruised and cat all over body.
Frank Gaskell horribly bruised
Pearl Gasken. eleven, daughter OF
Frank Gaskeh. legs bruised
Dead Cremated.
Tne explosion was terrific As the
building. two-story structure. fell,
flames shot from the ruins. The known
dead could be seen in the burning build
ing and their bodies were rapidly Gre
nigted It is not believed that there
are others in the ruins.
ah5 explosion occurred in the kitchen
Itavas probably due 20 The increased
pressure in the mains at this point
WHEN probably forced The gas througi
weak valve and into the hotel.
Heavy Lc5s.
All Of The injured were removed Z
the Marion Hospital or TO the Soldiers
fLo-se Hospital The hotel had twcnt,
rooms. but all Of them were not occu
pied "Wednesday night
.31ost Of the injured are oil worker
enjoyed IN fields between here AM
Gae CITY The loss IS estimated at so
600 a billiard room. drug store, am
rsfoccrv store occupied the bushes
T65ms I'm the building. and the loss IN
ciudcs their stocks
The Washington times., 1904-01-21
"Her Own Way"

Maxine Elliott n CLYDE Fitch's com
edy. "Her Own way" viii be the Of
fering at the New Natonsl Theater
next week. Tie play has scored one Of
the most pronounced hits Of the season
ia New York, and Miss Elicit herself
has amazed theatcrEoers who have
hitherto been accustomed TO regarding
her simply as one Of the most beau
tiful women on the American stage.
The story concerns a young girl who
refuses TO be coerced IN her love affair
with a handsome soldier and insists
upon having her own way. Miss Ei-
liott's manager. Charles 3. Dillingham;.
has surrounded hC- with company
which includes William Courtleigh.
Charles Cherry. z. c. Herr. Franklin
Hurleigh, Eva y sent, George Law
renee Nellie Tha.rne SusanRe Perry.
and two children, Donald GaAaher and
Frances Clinton
The Washington times., 1904-01-21
SAITHSON'S BODY
now ON DOLPHIN
VIII Arrive in Washington
by Saturday.
RECEIVED BY THE REGENTS
Remains to Rest Temporarily in Oak
Hin Cemetery, Later IN Grounds
on the Mall.

The United States dispatch boat Dol
phin. it is probable. viii not reach
Washington from New York. until some
time Saturday. with the remains Of the
late James Smith.S 4. founder of the
Smithsonian Institution. The remains
reached New York yesterday aboard the
Princess Irene. and after being formally
given into the care Of the board OF
regents Of the institution, they We're
placed aboard the Dolphin for transfer
TO Washington.
The Dolphin. it is Al cted. viii start
on its journey THIS atternoon, and the
trip TO the National Capital will not
require more than forty-eight hours.
The board OF regents viii again receive
the body here on its arrival. when il will
be escorted by a troop of cavalry TO
temporary resting place in oak Hill
Cemetery. Later the remains wiz prob
ably be appropriately inferred in the
grounds Of the Smithsonian Institution.
Prof. Alexander Graham Bell accom-
panied the remains from Genoa, tar,
where Smithson died. and was buried
in 1879 Prof Bell learned that the Eng
lish cemetery at Genoa was 70 be con
verted into quarry and IT was NANNY
through his efforts that the body was
disinterred and brought to this country.
An EIBilSu OCleHllSl-
smithson was an English scientist and
scholar he was a natural son of the
third Duke Of Northumberland, and his
mother was a lineal descendant of
Henry VII His life was an extremely
sad one. and he lived little in his native
country When Smithson died he left
his fortune Of $4,000 TO found at
Washington under the name Of the
/ Smithsonian Institution. an establish
ment for the increase and diffusion or
knowledge among men.
/ Smithson left nephew who had the
use of this money during his lifetime,
but dying childless. the fortune then
came TO tile United States. This was
/ late in the sos. and the money was
! brought TO this country in $50 bags
each containing 1900 soVereigns.
The stone which marked SmlthsOn's
grave at Genoa did not, until a few
3 years ago, record the fact Of his bequest
to the United States. Officials OF the In
( stitutiOn were instrumental In having
this data added TO the stones record.
The Washington times., 1904-01-21
HAS NO INVITATION
TO NAME LIFE GUARDS
President Probably VIII Not Partici-
pate in Lebaudy Scheme.

President Roosevelt has so far re-
ceIved no invitation to recommend life
guard officers for the Emperor OF So
hara.' and nothing is known of the
project at the White House. Il is CON
sidered extremely doubtful whether the
President would have anything To do
with the matter
The plan which Jacques Lebaudy,
Emperor Of Sahara has in mind. ac>
cording 10 dispatches from London, is
to drav officers and non-commissioned
officers for two battalions OF imperial
life guards from Great Britain and the
United States.
In pursuance of this idea. it was said
ne would invite the President TO name
any former officers Of the Rough Riders
whom he could personally recommend
for appointments The guards viii con-
stitute the chief part OF the military
force Of the Sahara empire
The Washington times., 1904-01-21
HEAVY LICENSE FEE
FOR MASSAGE PA2L0RS
Stringent Law Proposed for Turkish
and Russian Bal Houses.

Mr. Babcoek. chairman of the Dis
trict Committee. has introduced a bill
imposing tax of So year upon
Turkish. Russian and medical bath
houses in the District. and providing
that no license for such establishments
shall be Issued without the approval ~
the Major and Superintendent Of PO-
lice.
The measure also stipulates that It
shall be unlawful for any female 70
administer massage treatment or any
bath 10 any person Of the male sex. Or
for any male 10 give massage or bath
to a female in any sch establishment.
Violation Of the proposed law Is fixed
a { a minimum fine OF SO. and a maxi
mum Of 500. or imprisonment for not
less than 20 days or more than 1SC days.
or both fine and Imprisonment. and in
addition. that violation shall be fol-
lowed by having the license revoked
The Washington times., 1904-01-21

David Bispham. the celebrated BARI
tone. will give his only song recital thia
season at the Columbia Thcate- Tues
day afternoon, January Is at 4-3o O'Clock
AIr. Bisphaya has arranged a most in
teresting ptogrGm for his Washington
recital. including groups OF songs by
Schubert. Schumann. Richard Strauss.
Hugo Wolf. and a group OF new Eng
nsh songs The last named songs Gre
ated sensa ton at his New York reel
tails. A feature Of the recital viii be a
program. with complete words, making
the songs thoroughly ineligible Seats
or sale at T. Arthur Smiths IN Sanders
* Stayman S.
The Washington times., 1904-01-21
NEW FRANCO SIAMESE
TREATY is NECESSARY

PARIS. Jan. 21.-It Is reported in
diplomatic circles that the Franco-sia-
mese treaty which IS on the eve of be-
ing signed. has been side-tracked and
that a new che VIII be framed because
the Car Of Russia objected to certain
clauses concerning concessions to Siam.
These concessions, his majesty claim
ed. we're Drejudicial to Russian inter-
oete
The Washington times., 1904-01-21
TWO WILLS OFFERED
IN PROBATE COURT

The Will Of Lillian A Spaulding dated
September 70, 1903, was today offered
for probate. She leaves her estate in
trust To the Washington Loan and
Trust Company for the benefit Of her
two sons
Catharine Y. Whelau, by her will
dated December z last. leaves her es-
tate 10 Thomas i. Whelan, in trust for
her heirs-at-laW.
The Washington times., 1904-01-21
H. w. EVERRERT DEAD
AT WASHINGTON GROVE

Henry W Everhart, aged seventy-two
years died early this morning AT his
home near Washington Grove, Mont
gomery county, Md. OF kidney trouble.
Mr. Everh9rt's widow, seven children
and seventeen grandchildren survive
him.
The Washington times., 1904-01-21
SIX MONTH EXTENSION
FOR THE CUBAN TREATY

Before Secretary Hay left Washing
ton yesterday afternoon for the South,
he and Minister QuesIda signed pro-
tocols providing for sIx-month extern
sion Of the tirnc for the ratification or
the treaty between the United States
and lha, which contains the provisions
Of IKE Plat amendment
The Washington times., 1904-01-21
Polite Vaudeville.

At Chase's next week the program
viii include the -Macauley com
pany, in the one-act comedy. Pals;
Raymond and Caverly; the Sander Trio
of European gymnastics: LoTis and Al
tina. rifle shots: George II. Wood. The
Somewhat Different Comedian" Her
bert Lloyd. in THE Kings Jester as
sisted by Lillian Iiiyan. the Misses
Carmen. banjoists. and motion pictures
entitled The Poachers."