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The Washington bee., 1891-08-22
THE GIRk ON A WHEEL.

Two conditions are needed for q girls per
feet bicycle costume, says The LADIES HON z
JOURNAL; looseness Ito permit free action to
the muscles), and dark color A plain skirt
is a matter of cOurSe-nO reeds or tournure be-
ing used. The under or foundation skirt
should never be less than two and a half yards
wide. An excellent plan IL TO face this skirt
with VelVeteen. Also to cut from four to six
sllts, an eighth OF yard up, making what
dressmakers term a"give," these preventing
the dress from drawing around the feet The
front Of the drOp-skirt may be plated, but do
not use accordion .plaits. The back should be
shirred across the top very full. A blouse
waist is not absolutely necessary; unless it is
especially becoming, il looks mannish, or else
Glovenly on a rider when at full speed. OF
course you ride in very loose cOrSetS or corset.
waist, which is better. Then make the body,
of your bicycle suit to conform to your figure
but just as easy fitting as you can have 1t and
vet ut well. Have very, very loose sleeves.
Buy enough material for a second pair for
they will go soon enough. A high collar jG an
abominatiOn. So are linen cuffs. Have r
rolling collar. use natty silk tie under IL,
fasLen the ends securely with ''stick pin,"
and leave all other jewelry at home. SAKE
Biarritz gloves are best, and russet shoes are
in place on bicycle. The ventilated shoe
with rubber soles in use in the ladies' gymna-
Sums has everything to recommend it to q
girl rider. Many riders like, as q undergar
ment. the divided skirt. Still others veto it..
1t is matter OF personal comfort or discom-
fort. Dress warmly and yet beware ofgetting
overheated.
The Washington bee., 1891-08-22
TEACHING A GIRL TO SWIM.

In deep water, under the care of an ex-
perienced person, young girl may be
taught TO swim in a much shorter time
than by praeticing in shallow streams,
says a good authority in the August
Lad es' Home Journal. rope can be
fastened around her brest in such a man
ner that it will neither tighten nor unlOOse,
and if courageous enough, she can, thus
prepared, plunge in head first. The
teacher will show her the proper way to
use the arms, and finding herself pro-
tected by the rope, she will feel more faith
in the exertion made. Tue aid of the
hand is, however, far better than this, as
it can be relinquished insensibly. The
best method of teaching on this plan Is for
a good swimmer TO carry the learner in
the arms into the water until brest high,
laying her nearly fiat upon it, and sup
porting her by placing one hand under
the chest, at the same time giving IN
struction as to the proper motion of hands,
arms and feet. la few days the hand
may be gradually withdrawn, and the
gir!.sWimmer able TO do with out It,.
There are ever so many"dOn' ts"about
swimming. Unlike Punch's, they begin
after the act is signed, sealed and deliver
ed, and you are a fair swimmer. The
most important piece of negative advise
is, Don't ever lose your presence OF nina.
With that you are the mistress OF the Sit
uation, and, other things not Overwhelm-
ingly against you, can reach land again.
The Washington bee., 1891-08-22
DEATHS,

DIR c. M. Hammet, Health Officer,
presents the following report for
week ending August 18th, 1891.
Number of Deaths 1873; white 79:
colored So Death rate per 1000
per annum: white "a 1; colored
1873. Total population 28.7 Sc
were under five years of age; 81
were under one year old, and %
over 80 yea s. % of the deaths
occurred in hospitals and public
institutions. The deaths by class
es were as follows: Zymotic 43;
Constitutional %; Local 81;
Development 10; Violence 3.
The principal causes of death were:
Diphthelia 2; Consumption n;
DirrhOeaI q; TYPHOID Fever 4;
Malarial Fever 4; Pneumonia 4;
Bronchitis 2; Whooping Cough 2;
Alcoholism 2; Meningitis 8;
Kidney diseases 4. Births reported
18 white mails, 25 white females;
25 colored males, 20 colored fe-
males. Marriages reported II
white, 4 colored. Still births
reported l white, 10 colored. The
Influence of the late spell of warm
and humid weather may be seen
In the increased mortalit during
the last week. The deaths num-
Der 138 as compared with 130 in
the corresponding period of last
year.
A tendency towards an increased
development of malarial and kind
red diseases has become apparent
la the report of four deaths from
typhoid fever and four from inter-
mittent and congestive fevers
while comparatively large num-
ber of fatal cases from diseases of
the digestive organs aud kidneys
occurred during the week.
The mortality among children un.
der 5 years of age and of those un-
der one year old ls about normal
for this season of the year, and the
same may be remarked concerning
the general health of the city.
The Washington bee., 1891-08-22

j. s. COOldges Harness attachment is the best thing
KIND ever put the market 1t arranged that
secure to harness. three minutes without cutting the
same In right out in the 1t be taken the
harness IN TWO minutes and the harness returned H former
style without tue trouble
ing and unhltchng horse he attached the vehicle
less than 10 seconds and excated less than
ornament the harness and nothing s parts
get out of orde the being constructed that the straps
can be heightened shortened required The Bolt
movable secured allow the spring when
The particular advantage this device possesses 9TH
consists the construction of
the straps whereby the be attached
without cutting the has been heretofore necessary
order to devices of this character
TO the loop of the Bolt be attached lines said lines
ing connected with the driver by suitable means
horse becomes unmanaeabe the Tightening of the lines
will draw the bolt H. and the spring "a will the plate
side and release the animal from vehicle ANY
hitch unhtch horse without slightest trouble.
Thousands of the attachments being used every day.
The Washington bee., 1891-08-22
DISAPPOINTMENT.

General Russell A. Alger Camp.
No. 70, Division of MARYLAND. Sons
OF Veterans, q. S. A., will pive
their first Grand Lawn Party. at
hoolnson's Park, 18th and Florida
ave-, n. W., Thursday evening.
August 9th, '91, for the benefit of
the charity fund. Excellent music
Will be furnished and the park will
oe handsomely decorated. Re.
ireshmentS served by Kouuce Bros.
the we'll known caterers. Gates
open at Z 80 p. m.
n. b. Should the weather prove
unfavorable, due notice of post
ponement will be given through
the press of this city.
Tickets of admission for Augnst
2Oth, good Oh this occasion, to be
obtained of the committee and the
members of the camp.
Adults % Cts.
Children under II yrs. 10 Cts.
The Washington bee., 1891-08-22
SPECIAL NOTICES.

Rooms for rent: Furnished OF
unfurnlshed, with or without
board for gentlemen or gentleman
and wife. Location near Pension,
Census and Government Printing
Offices, I'll End st., n. W.
Aug. l IA,
For RENT.-Four elegant brick
houses in Browns Court, Nos. 603,
COS, 607 and 6O9 bet. 6 & 7th, A
and B Sta, 3. e. Apply at this of
fee to w. Calvin Chase.
ALEXANDRIA, VA ,
T, E. Dulany. VIM. B. Dulany
Dulany and Son.
Real Estate and Insurance Agt.
147 Lots in the North West, $25
cash. balance in monthly payments
of S.. One well built Z room brick
at 1850, very cheap; two small
brick houses $3.50 each; one eIe-
CANT lot 20x100 at 1700; 10 we'll
built 5 room frames at $500 each;
5000 cash, balance Sc per month.
The New Era Building Associ-
alton will assist investors.
131 acres in Fairfax Co., fine
dwelling containing Il rooms. A
number of small farms at SIS per
acre.
504 King ST.,
ALEXANDRIA, VA
The Washington bee., 1891-08-22
HIGH PRICES FOR EXPERT SER
VICE.

There is at least one man in New YORK
who has good reason 10 believe IN the Vlr-
tue of fadyertiseing. He is real estate
suctioneer whose tme is known by every
Derson who reades the news papers. HIS
medoth of disposing OF property is to an
nounee the sale in all the news papers IN
the two cities, and then to induce the
people to attend BY offering them Tree
rail way transportation, music by brass
band, and banquet on the grounds.
His fame seems to have spread, If there
is any truth in story now being tolu
about him. Some two months ago ne
recsiyed a letter from company which
The Washington bee., 1891-08-22
PRICE Of LOTS ONLY SlOO.

TERMS OF PURCHASE: Five dol
lars cash and two dollars per
month, with no interest. Halt
cash, 10 per cent discount; all cash
20 per cent discount.
Money will be advanced topaz
ties desiring to build.
Those who apply first, will have
the first choice of lots.
1t a husband purchaser dies,
before his purchase is completed,
a deed in fee will be given to his
widow, if the property has been
improved, or if not. the amount
already paid will be returned her
The above presents an opportu-
nifty never before offered the Col
ored people of the city of WASH
ington to secure a valuable lot,
either as an investment or for Q
home Oh monthly payments, and
at the same time, entitled them
to vote and a voice in the Gov
ernme"t of the country.
Already many have made their
homes in the "City of Bowie
and lots purchased on the above
terms should double in value with
in the next elk months.
For further information apply to
w. CALVIN CHASE, Agent,
1109 ] St., n. W.
or CAMPBELL CA RRINGTON
Owner, sos d ST., n: W.,
Washington, d, g.
The Washington bee., 1891-08-22

Mr.. James NJ. Vance ma ., a..
lung lawyers OF Louisiana and Mr. InSnnH Ia!eSe
bsHn successful architect and bniIdsr oSTPn
guests of Mass n Ine city for a few days as The tbe
po,h Depaftment, left for home THIS moTn,n VI tne
az ihs dran,In men speak in the highest nrsiss
On re Tbprsdan Lament @ they received While here bere'
gave dinner for them and IN IN n. Lynch
Friaov were Ihe guests Of Mr.. r. Ii. TerreifS
diny disy siiernoon Hon. B. K. Bruce 1evn u;
Sisitors a. 49, Mf; vance and in the evening the
Mr: K W. Tompkins. Al this narsy t6aDyy Dy
'n"ch 10 the pleasure of the occasion, eS
The Washington bee., 1891-08-22
VIII ERE TO KUV THE BEE.

VIII ERE TO KUV THE BEE.
NORTHWEST.
Messrs. Peel ..and Taylor, Cor.
9th aud K sts., u. W. Mr.. Moses
Payne, 207 II at. Capt. W. r.
Gray, 18th bet. L and N SITS. DR..
Beller, Druggist, Cor: 10th and
M sts., Rev. W. III. Scott, 500 II
street, q. W.
P. j. Stewart, 352 Pa. Ave. II. W.
SOUTHEAST.
Prof. j. W. Fowler, 318 3rd ST.,
NEW YORK CITY.
MIR. D. A. Greene, 429 9th ave
The Washington bee., 1891-08-22
SATURDAY. Aug. 22nd 1891.
Locals.

Mr.. Hamiicar Turley. of the Pension Office,
be carried home
Mrs. A. A. Yancy of Reading,
Pa, is in the city.
Furnished Rooms with or With
out board, 22O2 l4th ST., Wv.
J.25-t-f.
WANTED Immediately two
goDd printers. Apply at this Of
fee
DR.. G. Perez, of New Orleans,
La, visited the city this week, the
guest of Hon. John r. Lynch.
Mr. Q. G. Stewart, Of~the India
napolis World will leave the city
next week on business.
To LET: Nicely furnised rooms,
hot aud cold water, modern i'm.
prJvements for single gentlemen
OIIy, at 1923 Pierce st., NV.
June 20. t. f.
Miss Jennie e. Anderson, of the
BEE, left the city Thursday morn
ing for Lincoln, LOudon, Co., Va,
where she will visit Shenandoah
Valley and the West Virginia
mountains.
Mr.. James o. Holmes returned
to the city Monday night from
Atlantic City, where he has been
sojourning for some time. Mr..
Holmes states that there are large
number of Wsshingtonians at At
lantic City among whom are: DR..
F. j. Shadd, Messrs. W. A. Stew
art, B. c. Whiting and a number
of others.
DR.. G. B. Purvis in his annual
report to the Secretary of the In
terror, stated that the hospital
treated for the fiscal year ending
June 30lh, '9I, 2605 patients. Of
this number 20S0 were colored
and 525 were white. In the
dispensary there were treated
1850 There were 208 coutine
ments, and 285 surgic i operations.
This showing surpasses all other
hospitals in the ID. G.
Elisha Fountain No. 81, T. r. F.,
of the ID. c., Liberty Bapt. church
and Union Wesley A. M. E. Zion
church Sunday School will give
their annual Picnic in Dulsy's
Woods, on the TennallytOWn and
Rockville r. R., miles from Wash
ingtOn near the junction of Rock
vile Turnpike, Wednesday Aug,
26th, '91. Georgetown railway cars
will run every 20 minutes for the
grounds. Good music to enlIven
the occasion. The society and
schools will assemble at the cor. of
SIND and NJ sts., W. W., at 3 a. m.
Free lunch to the children at II m.
Admission, adults So cents. Chill
dren 25 cents.
Judge Richard A. Dawson, of
Washington, ID. c., who accOmpa-
MED the committee of invitation to
Detroit for the purpose OfInviting |
the G. A. B., to hold their next |
encampmept in Washington, has
arrived in the city and is the guest |
of his mother and father at Avon.
dale, Iii. The judge took quite an
active part in the great fight over
the color line at Detroit, and is
very much elated oyer the final
settlement of the question. He l.
also an ardent friend and support
er of Hon. James M. Townsend for
the position of collector of exhibits
on the part Of the cOlOred people OF
the United States aud hopes soon
to see him appointed. Chicago
PIaindealer.
The Washington bee., 1891-08-22
THE NATIONAL SYNDICATE

La the name of q new organiza'
ton that will give an excursion to
River View in September. Read
the advertisement in another col
umn. The enterprising w. A.
Stewart is the president and you
sll know what the affair will be.
The Washington bee., 1891-08-22

This being the initial opening of which
the above named organization will give, highly
class nature is hoped that they will be paronzed literally
dancing On the largest and finest pavilion
at 1O a. M, and p. M, sharp. September 17th 81.
Note Invitations will be issued membership
will appear next week.
The Washington bee., 1891-08-22

An Attractive
Combined POCKET ALMANAC
and MEMORANOUm BOOK
advertising BROWNS IRON BTTFh-Rs
the best Tonic, given away at Drug snd
general stores. apply 81 0DSS.
The Washington bee., 1891-08-22

Subscribe to the BEE. 1t is the
paper 10 advertise in.
The Washington bee., 1891-08-22
Ho! for River View.
Steamer SANIL, j. PENTZ,
SEPT. II, '91.
HE National Syndicate of the, ID. G

w. Stewart, Pres A. McCarylV Pres, Harry Arnold Cor sec
Lewis Thompson Fin Sec W. Gray Treas Jno Painter
A L. Beatty Tho Fl. Clarke, M. L. Jones' Banking comme
Mesr Cobb, Ed Arnold, A. Jones' Allen Curry Forester
Parrot, Williams, G. 6. Williams and Others
The Washington bee., 1891-08-22
Fifty Cents Per Week.
$5CASH
~AND~~~'

SOC. Per Week
Will buy You home in the
CITY OF BOWIE.
so CTS. PER WEEK.
The first opportunity offered
cOlOred people to secure Homes
on Weekly payments Of 50 cents
Il week or Two Dollars per month.
1000 LOTS FOR SALE.
In the city of Bowie, State OF
Maryland. Only 20 minutes ride
from Washington. Double track
y trains stop daily. Fare to and
from Washington, only Six cents
by Communication ticket. The juno
ton of the Baltimore and Poto-
mae and Pope Greek Railroad.
Telegraph and Express Offices.
The best depot on the Baltimore
and Potomac ra lroad. Stores,
churches and schools already built.
The most heaIthful spot in the
State of Maryland. Title to prop
erty perfect. No Taxes, and pur-
chasers of lots will receive their
deeds, with certificate of title
"Free." -.
The Washington bee., 1891-08-22

Mr.. Hsmiicar Turley of the Pension Office
wsS taken suddenly i'll Thursday and had to
be carried home.
The Washington bee., 1891-08-22

Special features of the occasion
will be the hundreds of Plumed
Knights Templar from Baltimore
and Washington. Three bands Of
music will be in attendance.
The Washington bee., 1891-08-22
THE BEE
AUTHORIZED AGENTS.

east WASHINGTON.
W. Fowler, Sls Srd s. 4.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-27

any way twist the meaning OF the word proiessiona
SO that 1t would apply In any particular to the games
OF the 9TH Regiment Athletic Club. am at loss W
conceive. OF course the officers OF the A. a. u "'o
all right but the rules which made thes" gnmes III any
way professional are ali wrong. They are TOO tech
meal. They ought TO be flexible encngh not 10 e'''
croach upon such obviously unprofesslonai games Us
the 9TH Regiment Athletic Club has always heiu.
"There Is another point, too, which 40 not 'nihh
has been fully appreciated IL Is that iarse ''I%
believe Of the best athletes In this section v. 'o
country belong TO some ew-York or Brooklyn military
organization do not knew Of any statistics on th's
subject but in my opinion, what have said Is true.
Now IL the A. A. L. Is In for fight with ue Nauo'''
Guard athletic organizations ii will ma ltseH h"nur
capped TO begin with, for this reason: ING men III
the National Guard enlisted for I'VE years. No~,
they can resign from the A. a. u, Dut mey cahho'
resign from the National Guard, or, IN oiher WINS
take their discharges without the consent OF tne'r
captains II will be hard for any man who loves
athletics as any amateur must TO WORK haM enough
10 win prize, to refrain from taking part Ill Ills
regimental affairs when he sees MS comphho"s
winning prizes and glory every day. Whether or not
tho A. A. L.. can overcome these odds remains 10 DC
seen. At any rate, II the project OF last year DC
carried out the coming season, the Natioual Guaru
athletes will be much independent than they are
now. As said before, do not wish 10 antaeohihc
the A. A. U. I'm the slightest degree. we tMhk inc
union Is an excellent Institution. Only we say 'hiS
They must not be too dlctatOnal and split hairs TOO
finely We will conform to any reasonable reguation'
but We do think this one, as applied TO the 'th
Regiment games, is entirely fair or reasonable
At meeting OF Company G. 7th Regiment hcid
on last Monday, j. " Colwcl proposed by exsergeahV
Major W. W. Coughtry. was elected 10 membership
The same company will give theatre party on Wedhes
aov oyennr January 49, to be followed by elaborate
supper There will also be an Informal dance nc tiie
arrnory on Thursday evening January % A.
The lst BATTERY viii give ball at vendors AS
sembly Rooms on Thursday evening, January IA.
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NERMONT,S NEW SENATOR.

TO the Editor Of The Tribune
Sir The regrets Of the Republican party and the
general surprise at the resignation Of Senator Edmunds
and the wonder how the broad chasm could be spanned
have ut last all found solution in the substitution Of
senator Proctor, late secretary of War. Large the
public expectation IS inspired by his administration
OF the War Department. it will be found that the new
field Of his usefulness Is none too broad for - com
prchcnsve genius and severe discipline. His rare
faculty OF leading men without impairlng their self
compIacency by the consciousness of being led will
always place him at the head Of his own party, where
his diplomatic skill will defeat all hostile combinations.
While, like his distinguished predecessor, lie IS a
v'elcquipped lawyer, business man he is far in
the lead Of any person In either house of Congress.
all the large and diversified business industries led
controlled by him, has been uniform. No
interest purpose, personal or corporate, that has
antagonized him but 1t has been the loser by IT, Ills
patriotic, panthiOpc positive and persistent character
will make him a public Inspiration ard will yet
elevate him To higher seat, sure destiny is
limited only by its laws stranger things have
happened than that Vermont should yet be found at
the had of this Nation Conviction not credulity,
and / speak from q personal observation of the new
Senator's whole life d. f. NICHOLSON.
Rutland, VT, Dec. 81, 1901.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-27
EVAPORATION AND W ATER SUPPLY.

TO he Editor OF the TT bune.
Sir 1t seems rather surprising that In the interest
ing letter from General Greey the subject OF New
Yorl's water supply. printed In The Tribune recently.
he should make mention of the extremely Important
factor Of evaporation. RaIlfan is one thing, and
gathering 1t into city reservoir another: for even
while the precipitation may be normal nearly 80,
only q comparatively small portion Of the ranwater
may reach the aQueduct from the catchment area,
owing TO the conjunction OF certain unusual atmos
pherc conditions like excessively warm weather and
causes would tend materially to reduce the supply 10;
only before the water reached the ors but also
while II remained therein. 1t seems clear, therefore,
that while the rain guagean admittedly defective in
strument-mny Indicate normal precipitation within
n given area the benefit to be derived by reservoir
from this precipitation may be largely reduced by
abnormal evaporation The rains might be consider
ably separated and the air be capable OF taking back
rapidly a large percentage Of the moisture 1t had
dropped few hours before without here going into
details these appear 10 be the general features and
Indicate that no study OF the wateraue stIon In the
Croton basin, or anywhere else, be valuable with
out due consideration OF the attendant atmospheric
conditions
Permit me to call attention again 10 the fact that
In some Of our mountain lakes we have admirable
sources OF supply. To OF these lakes II Is per-
fectly feasible to bulldsay along tho shore OF the
dIudson Mt water level for most OF the way--what
might be called compound pipe line-that Is pipe
line composed OF large pipe, OF a number
OF pipes of moderate diameter to which others could
from time TO time DO added the demand for water
grows. Nine pipes for instance. each two feet In
diameter would occupy sectionaly about seven square
feet Such systsp would insure permanent sup
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-27
EEELY AND HIS CRITICS.
A correspondent In "Invention," London.

We have at various times in these columns alluded
to the ilvesdsatCns OF the philadelphia scientist
be engaged on finding u lneth1i whereby the power
which he poiesses to have dsSoysrea can be EN-
the object of considerable attention in the press Of
the United states. TO summarize the present state
of the criticism 10 which this man is subjected,
may mention that for some time past The New
ork Herald, among other papers, has been printing
an American inventor named Brown. who has illus
ated it by woodcuts of his own Inventions. protesting
show how Kcey has for nearly twenty years, been de
some few university professors and Others by the
of compressed air. obtaining from these men testi-
moials Of his discovery of an unknown force in nature.
In reading his arilccS any one who has seen the
Ing instruments discarded by Keely in past years and
those that he is now EMPLOYING in their place cannot
fail To detect the Measurements and misrepeSenla
Mr. Brown even overrides the testimony Of the late
the baltimore physicist: Dr. Tuttle and the en-
gneers Linville and Lc Van. all Of whom have tested
ont indorsns in the slightest anything that keey has
with the English love of farpny, both SIDES Should al
ways fairly be heard before either Is condemned and
English ply sicst in his method Of producing the force
handled. there !; every chance Of the truth being
When. %ayhnp' this . rival a. Inventor % may have 70
libel. We do not say It will b. so-we ONLY assert 1t
may be- Professor R,tn'2n wln Ia. made ,tndy OF
IL
don The expose OF Keclts ALLEGED methods continues
each week. Some Of the proposed explanations are
plausible, others plainly absurd. They only serve
TO attract renewed ntie uon 10 Nicely. nave wri'ten
% the editor to ask him to arrange meeting for me
with the writer, but have not yet been able TO dis
cover the MIR. Brownie OF Brooklyn, who Is the sup
positions author"
Mr.. Kcelv has chosen the successor Of Professor
Tyndall at the Royal Institution Of Great britain, rs
tile only one u whom he is willing 10 communicates his
method. This will be welcome news indeed to scientists
on both sides OF the Atlantic, and the result will be
awaited with anxiety allie by both the friends and
foes OF Kecy. We shall watch for the result, will
our American cOnfieres.