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The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1882-09-16

One of our prominent cattle men ha'
pr oven himself a very merry practica
joker at the expense of one OF Wyo
ming's associate judges. The gentle,
man was accompanied by a party of
ladies who had never before visited Zion
and were very anxious to see O real,
genuine, unadulterated Mormon, and
asked their guide to show them one.
The gentleman whom we will call,
"Mr. D." for short, assented.
"Do you see that tall, slim, p~aternsl
looking man with the plug hat and gold
headed cane Well, that follow ia a
mormon bishop"
"Oh, oh, OH"
"Yes, and if you will come along [
will introduce you"
THAT will be real nice"
So the party proceed to where the
judge stood, swinging his ane and
Illuminating upon the beautiful home of
ugly polygamy i'm fact monogsmy
was ugly to him, being q batchlor. Mr..
D. presented the ladies biting up tho
words "Reverend bishop" so that they
were unacceptable, and the fair ones
fell into conversation with the so-called
bishop asking him innumerable ques-
tians, touching this and that, until
having asked about every one else, one
of the ladies holder than the rest
turned upon the Judge with
"Now perhapsit may be Impairment,
but how many wives have you and do
they quarrel ?"
wives Lord Almighty ! 1 haven't
any, 1 am in my prime and unmarried.
Now that won't do; Nj. d. said
you had six. You are trying to fool
us Bishop Blair"
Bishop who's = bishop Mr.. d.
be hanged; I'm a judge ladies, Judge
Blair of Laramie City"
And making the best bow he could
under the circumstances tho Judge
dourished his walking stick yet moro
5avagely and walked off while Mr..
D. emerged from behind the tree he
had utilized to screen himself from the
Judges wrath, almost convulsed with
laughter.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1882-09-16

Hon. Harry Oelrichs has disposed Of
the o w brand of cattle to his brother
Charles Oelrichs and t hePowder River
Cattle Company, recently organized by
the Frewens. The brand transferred
by this transaction numbered $1,000
head and the consideration was 500,
900.
The Powder River Co., which with
MI. Chas. Oelrichs makes this large
purchase is stocked at q million and a
half and this will be doubled shortly.
The company is buying up all the de-
sirable brandagit can get control of and
Is rapidly becoming n. mammoth con-
Germ.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1882-09-16

We may live without poetry, music and ant
We may live without conscience, and live
without heart;
We may live without friends; We may live
without books;
But civilized man cannot live without cooks.
He may live without books,-what Is Enowl-
edge but ~grieving2
He may live without ~hope,-what Is hope hut
deceivIng?
He may live without love. what Is passion
but plning:
But where is the man that can live Without
dining
LUCILLE.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1882-09-16

Contrary to the expectations Of all
who saw Broncho Sam last evening,
he is still alive at this hour, 4 O'Clock.
A brother living at st. Joseph Mis-
souri,, and his mother, at Independence
Missouri, have been telegraphed for. at
his request, but it is hardly possible
that he will be alive when they reach
Laramie, w if they should come
Boomerang.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1882-09-16

In this city yesterday the signal
office reported: Highest temperature
$40; lowest temp. 43o; mean temp.
81; e humidity, 50 per cent. high
est velocity of wind, 20 miles per hour.
Rainfall, 10 inchces. Fit. Washable,
temperature 50, S.. fair; Deadwood, $40
E., clear Denver, 7so, W., clear; Salt
Lake, So, S. F., clear North Platte,
81, S. E., hay I; Cheyenne, 75o $. W,
threatening.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1882-09-16

An associated press dispatch having
been printed in yesterdays LEADER
announcing that the Chicago, Milwau-
kee s. st. Paul railroad company had
been admitted into the Omaha pool on
equal basis with the other roads, the
following dispatch was sent to this
paper in contradiction of the report:
OGALALLA, NEB., Sept. 10.
Cheyenne LEADER:
l am instructed authoritatively to
deny that the c., NJ. & st. r. has gone
into the pool. 5. r. RITCHIE,
Stock Agent.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1882-09-16

The board of county commissioners
met at the court house yesterday after
noon, but owing to tho absence of
chairman Swan, the meeting was ad-
iourned until this morning. The i'm
partant subject for consideration at
this session is the proposed county hos,
pital, the plans for which have been ae,
received.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1882-09-16

District Court still stands in recess
having not yet adjourned. Yesterday
L. II. Hurd took out his final papers,
aud was admitted to full citizenship in
the United States, constituting all the
business Of the court.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1882-09-16
NEW TODAY.
Auction.

The crowd of people attending the
auction opposite the postofice and the
many happy faces seen leaving the
OOH after each sale, laden down with
goods of q useful character, would cause
a stranger to wonder where 10 many
people came from. Ladies should come
early this afternoon and secure seats
before the rush. Sale commences at
2 and ~. m. 1t
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1882-09-16
Peaches by the Ton.

Seagraves received over ton of Utah
peaches yesterday and says he can sup
dly every family in the city at reasons-
bic rates. Blue plums for preserving
will arrive to-day. Call in and see for
yourselves, at his new place, Stebbins,
Post & Co.'S. new building, opposite
the post ofice. 1t
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1882-09-16
DIED

At Sherman, at 100 Friday morning
18th inst, Mrs Bridget Green, wife of
Thos. Green, section foreman. The
funeral will AXE place from st. Johns
Catholic Church, Sunday at 2 P. NJ. az
ter the arrival OF No..4. The friends
of the deceased are respectfully invited
to attend.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1882-09-16

The New England Live Stock Co.,
of Greeley, offers for sale 4 quantity of
large, carefully selected Texas stock
horses and saddle horses. VIII be sold
in lots to suit purchers. The horses
may be seen on Crow Creek below the
forks, Weld Co. For information as
to price, etc. apply to John Lord, Man
ager, Greeley, Colo. 1~Osepdaw6t
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1882-09-16

OLA. & c., the most efficient stomach
suffers to promote the appetite and re-
ore tone to the stomach and system.
Sold by Dare ~ Collins. 2setf
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1882-09-16

Try the A. 81 G.. Horse Liniment.
Try Quinine, Glycerine and Canthord's
Hair Tonic. Sold by Dare x Collins.
2setf
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1882-09-16

Are yon made miserable by indiges-
tion, constipation, dizziness, loss of APP
petite, yellow skin Shiloh's Yitalizer
is a positive cure. Sold by G. W. Hoyt.
au2jmG
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1882-09-16
Sheep,

2,l0o grade ewe for sale, or LOO
spring lambs; free from disease and in
G~rst-class condition.
n. B.-These sheep are to be sold
within the next ten days. Inquire of
c. N. POTTER.
1sep1Gt Cheyenne.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1882-09-16

Preserve your teeth and harden your
gums with the A. IL G.. Enameline and
Dental Lotion. Sold by Dare & Col
Inns. 2setf
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1882-09-16
old SHIpMATES'


Read what the newspapers say
There are in II certain touches OF manhood
that neypr appeal in vain to human symps-
thiCs.-N. Y. Herald.
one OF the best entertainments thls season.
N Y. Sun.
II wRs received with noisy demonstrations
OF hpproyBL.-N. Y. Post.
Old Shipmates n decided succoss.-N. Y.
Truth.
Old Shipmates may be recorded a SUGGEST
y. Y. Mall and Express.
II is one OF tho good old dramas.-N. Y.
Graphic.
Destined to enjsy a long and prosperous ca
Decidedly the best original drama on the
Now York stage.-N. Y. Spirit OF the Times.
A stage picture touched by tho brush OF q
master, and one that will s~verlive In the gal-
aNy OF American dramatic portraits.-N Y.
Daily News.
ularity.-New York World.
The piece will be produced with entirely
new scenery and magnificent effects.
Box once open for tie sale of reserved seats
nom $50 e. In. to 9. 30 p. u. sepl4tt
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1882-09-16

The delicate odor of Floreston Col
ogne is entirely novel. Look for sigma
ture of Hiscox & Co., n. Y, on each
bottle. chgmdy
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1882-09-16

For dyspepsia, indigestion or sour
stomach, the A. 81 G. BitterS are the
best. Sold by Dare Il Collins. 2setf
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1882-09-16

Take A. & G. Bitters if your stomach
and liver is out of order. To be had of
Dare Il Collins. 2sCtf
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1882-09-16
MEDICAL, ETC.

Addoms &c Glovers Compound Black
berry Cordial cures diarhoea dysen-
terry, cramps, etc, sold by Dare Il Col
Inns.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1882-09-16
MINING.

Mining Patents Obtained.
And all manner of legal mining busi-
e s attended to. J. G. Baird, attorney
at law, Cheyenne, Wyo. If
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1882-09-16

Building Lots-Monthly Payments.
Lots eligibly situated. Will be sold
at low prices. Warranty deeds given.
&c ]. G. BAIRD.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1882-09-16
Sheep.

5000 first-class French and Spanish
Merino Sheep for sale; % at Green
River, coming this way.
1septf KEoGH Bros.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1882-09-16
SSIONAL.

DR.. G. W. Corey's Office over Stebbins
s. Posts bank. Telephone number So
promptly answered day or night. a13tf
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1882-09-16
o N SHOES.

Boots and shoes-the best at the
lowest prices are to be found at
Polack's. Sep. 9th,t If.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1882-09-16
HORSES, CATTLE. SHEEP. ETC,
For Sale.

A highly berd young Stallion for sale.
Enquire at Nightmare Livery stable.
l4sept Il
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1882-09-16

a good saying-the New York Life
is a reliable company to insure in.
sep6tf j. II. MACON, Agt,
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1882-09-16
MISCELLANEOUS.

f. E. Warren s. Co. have a 6rstclass
UPHOLSTERER and an elegant stock
Of Furniture Coverings. sepstf
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1882-09-16

New cbattel mortgage blanks at the
LEADER office.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1882-09-16

General verdict Of the public: Jenk-
ms &c Ross have the finest line of boots
and shoes over brought to thsi city.
l0sep6t
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1882-09-16
INSURANCE.

If you want your life insured in q re-
liable company, insure in the New York
Life ]. H. MACON, Agt.
sep6tf
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1882-09-16
Furniture Remarked.


and re-upholstering neatly done at
m2itr CRAIG 81 GARDNER
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1882-09-16
1sep1Gt

A large assortment of clocks at
zEHSER, JACKSON q BUEoHNER's.
oc19tf
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1882-09-16

Engraving in all it's branches is done
GENgR, JACKSON s. BUEcHNER's.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1882-09-16

Nowqs-the Time
to get good, solid boots made for Fall
and Winter. None but the best mate
rial used and all work warranted to give
satisfaction. Call on
CHAs. RoKAHR,
au29tf 359 Sixteenth st.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1882-09-16

) & Historical Dept; Cheyenne, Hyo.
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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1882-10-10
TME;TAI,,FF COMMISslDy.

1t Will be In Wheeling on Thu rx.lny,,
The U. S. Tariff Commission will arrive
hero Tomorrow evening, and will hold n
session at the Mcclure House the following
day. They come here, as we have pre-.
yiously stated, TO hold Il conference with
leading representatives Of our city indus,
tries aud with representatives from this
region on both sides Of the river Who NAV
find Wheeling q convenient point Of access ..ci
.orthe Commission. They arc here in
ordertoinform themselves and be informed
byiothcrs in regard to tho wants and the
wishes Of this particular part Of The coun.
try. We need not more than suggest that
i will eproper. on tho part OF our leading
business men, even: il they, have no views
to present, to call upon tho Commission as
a9nmtterol courtesy aud hospitality. We
trust that every respect 81 this character will
DO shown the members, us they are body
ofmen Of recognized intelligence and char.
acter, selected to confer with tho business
men Of tho country at all leading points,
hear their complaints aud recommended.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1882-10-10
DIED.

.HT.gtt.s. AlEUs
( CARTEe--on Sunday afternoon Ocobers, 1882,
O'Clock. S. H. u. cAnrEx, IN the 10Th year OF hIs
aSe. .'.-'E r. s,sfr gajiIa nd. & fgj@,t, t7;g
The funeral will take place from his late resi-.
dencc, four mites cast Of the city. on "Wednesday
morning at 10 O'Clock. Friends Of the family arc
GoFF.-At Bellaire. Ohio, on Saturday evening,
Ocloher J: ISL, ut O'Clock, MARY, wife Of Isaac
Con, In the SD year Of her age.
Funeral from the residence Of her husband. cor.
ner Of Noble and Thirty second street. Oh Tuesday
Meo'cloek IN. Friends OF the family arc Invited
10 attend. ss-S III = = Y N'tfEt :
wEltS-on Monday morning. October Q, 1857, at
~ o'clock, ilArrlE NJ. daughter OF Lee and N. A.
Wells aged Yeas. ,ft-7tHi-t 5yIig,S77It :
Faneral services at tho residence Of her parents,
No. 1907 Main street, on "Wednesday morning At ,
o'clock. 1n.esmcnt at Cameron. ". Va, Friends
NJ tho family arc invited. ia 30 3s,f5 10 \
McCoY-on Monday morning. October ., 1852, at
u noon. CA1it URINE +. Mccoy, nged 65 years y q
Funeral from her late, residence. No. 1913 Jacob
street, on Wednesday morning at hall past eight
o'clock. friends OF the family are. invited Re.
dcien NnSs at tho Csthcdr mi At "a w. ~ j b y; ~
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1882-10-10
A CARD FNOn IsOi:'rM AKSIlAl.L, ESQ
His Iecns0i,s for withdrawing from the
= Cong rcxaiUnnl C0ntcat.

His HcnNuns Tor Withdrawing from the
Congressional tontcst.
Having understood from numerous
sources that | have been charged with hay
ing declinedmy candidacy for Congress in
favor Of Gen. Coil. ior amonied consider.
alton, Mt the hands OF Gen. Golf or lit
Congressional Committee, hereby de.
clare' the came to be unqualitielly false.
The sole consideration which actuated me
in my. support Of Gen. Coli was the fact
that tho Republican party had endorsed
three Greenbsck Labor candidates for the
State, Senate, two candidates for the House
of'Delegates, and Judge Guthrie for Court
of.AppcaIs; and the further and important
fact that Gen. Coll Oh the tariff question
stands side by side with the Grcenback
Labor party.
The cause for this charge against me
grew out OF Il facetious or jocular remal k
made, &c. some. two or three Of my Demo
cratic friends i'll private conversation in
regard TO my withdrawal. a.
~ 4 RonEnr MARSHALL.
Wheeling, October 8, 1882.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1882-10-10

ron rnxs'7. ron coson's
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,OllciaI Vote Of Ohio County-lssO.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1882-10-10

EASTERN trade in wool has been quieter,
owing partly 10 the tight money market
which has checked active trading in its
manufactures. Values are less buoyant,
but'hold very steady, and tho lnl! in dc.
mand Is likely 10 be Of short duration.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1882-10-10
FEMAl.E SCHOOL AT 81 -
The National CaDit,,

Mt. and Mrs. Vim. b. UABkLL will c,ep rou.,
School At the National Capital II Rciart Man1Ns
a 6sy sshcel for Young Ladies, Oh tAe Ta IIiRHs
" WE s[,a y ocSn II fEE r. ~ No Iadss
OIL Fourteenth itrect Mr.. and Mr,, CaiSi, s Eso
ataea bya complete eefis Of Master, Hnd '" ee
facility WIN By Attended 10 students In Hiv, svstI
CLASSES, while tho preparatory department WS
celye most thorough attention. VIII h.
Tho modern languages Will INN, ,,
feature Of the tclt0oi, For fti rHftirirts olI1hfli
the Principal. WILLIAM i. GAZE, i,afes
apr26DswAw lllt N. 81. n. W, WashIrp,6ilb
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1882-10-10
WEST VIRGINIA UNlYERSI7Y

Tho next session bcelBs SEPTEMBER nh ,ss'
TEN strAhATE SCHOOLS, Including SclcSi n III NJ.
ser w. ssneo, q anEsG aG So1
Enlarged facilities for study Of phyyIrnl s son
and sclcntlilc Agriculture; completely ,0 tItes
chemical labn,ory. Thorough Count, in "T,nltd
an, Modern Languages and literature, Tc,, IHvaeat
a! toA. Necessary expenses not over SRA pT rs
catalogues and other information adde's ~ to'
VII. NilsoS, President
ano MntEantOwu. II "a
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1882-10-10

Tng efforts. made TO keep the standard
silver dollars in circulation continue TO bu
unsuccessful. 1tappears that on the Cd
inst. tho Treasurer Of the United States
had on hand as assets s9o 22aas, GA7 Of these
coins. The amount Of assets Of this kind
reported on january Sd was SG0,5s0, 037,
This Is in increase for nine months Of s22,.
U3S71O. l4.m
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1882-10-10
NEWEST AND BEST.
THE IDEAL METHODS

For Violin. Guitar, cornct. Piano. Cabinet Organ.
German A?cordc0n, fmgcotct, Clarinet, rute, Fife
newest and best cheap Instructors going. with new,
modern and sprIghtly music. J he Ideal, Method
for the Cornet, for Instance. has q instructive
pa, es. and Sc good tunes. Ir'.sa
Price Of each book, Is cents. 30
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1882-10-10

WE can, without hesitation, say that Dr..
Bulls Cough Syrup has given the best salts.
faction. We have sold an immense amount
Of 1t during the past winter. y-5a 81
WALLACE H1LroA & Co.
Druggists, Lock Haven. Pa.
q +. Ie..f =. .r.,.E -ras, .ls. TuFkW
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1882-10-10

= FINISHED iron in Eastern markets is not
asstrong rs u week ngo, although presenting
no appearance Of decline in price. Pig
iron Ii firm, and choice brands are scarce.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-06-13
Mrs. Chris,iancu ana Haioht

WASHINGTON, June 12.--The deposition OF
Charles E. Mowry, taken at Providence, Rhode
Island, in behalf of ex-senator Christiancy in
the latter's divorce suit against his wife, has
been received here. In the latter part of June,
1879, The deponent went from New York to
Aspinwall in the steamer Colon. Mrs. Chris
tisncy was one of the passengers. Before the
steamer had been two days out from New York
he noticed the intimacy between her and man
with whom he was not then acquainted, but
whom he afterwards met and knew as George
E. Haight. Mrs. Christiancy and Haight were
together almost all the time throughout the
voyage, and the intimacy was the subject OF
unfavorable remarks. After deponent arrived
at Aspinwall he went by rail to Panama, aud
Mrs Christiaucy aud Haight were on the same
train. When they reached Panama the couple
went to thu Grand hotel, and left for Peru in
steamer in advance of him.
The judiciary report is signed by l.. E. Pay
son, n J. Hammond. D. B. Culberson, W. A.
McCord, ]. Proctor Knott, Van 81. Manning
and R. w. Townsend of Illinois. Represen-
tatives Knott and Townsend of the commit.
tee will also subject joint ref olution declar-
ing the unpatented land forfeited. This
is submitted for the purpose OF
bringing the entire question before the house
for discussion.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-06-13
House of Representatives j..

WASHINGTON, June 12.-Mr. Butterworth,
from the committee on appropriations, re-
ported back the army appropriation bill with
the senate amendments, recommending con.
currence in some and inconvenience in 9TH
ers. Among the amendments in which nom
concurrence is recommended is that making
army retirement compulsory at the age of
sixty.four instead of sixty-two as provided in
the bill as it passed. After debate the senate
amendment was agreed to. Yeas 101; yeas
Is. Other recommendations of the committee
on appropriations were agreed to without
division.
Mr.. Townsend, (Ohio,) from the committee
on commerce, reported the bill creating a
board of commissioners of inter state COM
merce as bureau of the interior department.
Referred to committee of the whole.
Mr.. Humphrey, from the committee on jul
dietary, reported the bill to establish a uni
form system of bankruptcy. Put on the
house calendar.
The house proceeded to the consideration of
business relating to the District of Columbia.
The senate bill to increase the water supply
of the District of Columbia, the general gov
eminent to bear the entire cost, led to long
discussion, many members taking the ground
that the people of the district should hear one
half of the expenses. Finally the previous
question was ordered on the bill and amend
ments including one offered by Blount prOvid-
ing tnat e-half of the improvement shall be
paid for by the District of Columbia, and au-
thorizing the District Of Columbia commits