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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-08-02

Base ball is q peculiar business and the
artists who play it are merely transients.
When their usefulness is at an end they are
bundled or the sporting earth with but
soant ceremony, Once New York raved
over Buck Ewing Two years ago he could
have strangled the brotherhood. Now tho
threat to put him OFF the Giants arouses no
comment whatever
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DEATH OF GEN. BRICE.
A Retired Army Officer Who Had a Distin.
guished Career,

Retired Army Officer who Had q Distin-
guished Career.
Gen. Benjamin ". Brice died last evening at
his residence, rs Lafayette square, after an ILL
ness Of but three days. The immediate cause
of death was congestion of the lungs, the result
Of the grip, which he had about year ago. and
from the effects of which he had never entirely
recovered. Gen. Brice leaves no family. Mrs.
Brice died about seven years ago.
Gen. Brlce was a retired officer in the regular
army with the rank Of brevet major general
He was born in Virginia in 1906. He WAS APP
pointed TO the United States Military Academy
from Ohio, was graduated in 1929. served as
lieutenant of infantry in an expedition against
the Sac Indians in 1881, and on February ID,
1881. resigned from the army. He was brigade
major in the Ohio militia in 1859, became a
lawyer and was judge of common pleas in
1915 and was adiutart general of the state in
1886
At the beginning of the Mexican war he
re-entered the army, with the rank of major on
thestaf, on March 8, 1s41, and served as paw
master at Cincinnati and in the field He was
discharged March 4, 1S49. but was reappointed
February 9, 1852 and served in the pay depart
ment. He had charge of the paw district of
KANSAS and the territories in 1SG1-62 and of
that of New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland in
lS62-64. November 20. 1864, he was appointed
paymaster general with the rank of colonel
March Is. 1865. he was brevetted major general
in the United States army for faithful. meri-
torious and distinguished services. He was
cOntin ued in charge of the pay department in
Washington, pro,aoted TO be brigadier general
July %. 1866, and retired January l. 1872. Gen.
Brice had since resided in Washington.
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It's housc-elcaning time.
Every one tired and cross /;
every thing out Of place and
wrong end foremost. No time
to fool away in cooking: no
fire. probably: no appetite.
perhaps; no comfort, certainly.
No Pearline-that's the
cause of it. A little Pearline,
when you're cleaning house.
makes the whole thing smooth
and easy. With anything
about the house that ism { hurt
by water. you can save time
and hard work by using
Pearline. You won't have
to use that rub. rub, rub, in
getting the dirt off. And that
saves other things. your paint
for instance.
RA~v~Ns, Peddiers and some unscruo
DOwdl = uious grooers viii tel you,
this Is as good as cr q the
same as Pearline ITS FALSE-Pearline -
never pcddied. and II your grocer sends yon sonr-
thing IN place OF Peaflne. do the homes thinc-
sSss az eaek. SIS JAMES PYLE, New rcrk
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to piece out the three thousand hours - At
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to piece out the three thousand hours - at
present lighted.
WAFER DEPARTMENT..
During the last fiscal year considerable extern
sion has been made in the Potomac water sys-
TEN. One Of the most important lines laid was
that leading from l1th and East Capitol streets
BY way Of Kentucky avenue extended and Min
nesuta avenue to Anacostia. This main is in
tended to serve as the supply line to the ex-
trene southeastern part Of the city. a. we'll a.
the low territory beyond the Anacostia river.
1t has sufficient capacity to last for many years
The urgently needed high-service system to
serve portions Of the District lying outside OF
the city 10 now being studied out in detail.
Congress at its last session provided that any
surplus resources Of the water department aris-
ing during the fiscal year 1893 might be applied
TO the extension OF the high service and when
these become available the District will be
ready for work. The development Of much of
the suburban area will be greatly helped by
this extension.
BRIDGES
The bridges in the District have been main
tanned in fair condition during the year. An
examination OF the structure at NJ street over
Rock creek showed its condition to be such that
Congress has authorized its repair at the cost
Of the Washington and Georgetown Railroad
Company. The new iron structure at Ben
ming over the Eastern branch has been COM
pleted. There has been no serious damage to
any OF the bridges from freshets 1t is very
desirable that the regulation Of travel over
these structures should be vested in the Com
missioners by appropriate legislation, and sub
stantiai advantages to the public would result
from such action
The old bridge across the Eastern branch
known as the Anacostia bridge should be re-
built and the small wooden structures in the
county converted into stone culverts.
Respectfully submitted
]. W. DOUGLASS,
j. W. Ross,
W. I. RossELL.
Commissioners d. C..
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sPARRING AND WRESTLING.


The Exhibition ut the Columbia Club Mouse
saturday Night.
The special sparring contests given BY the
Columbia Athletic Club last Saturday night,
under the auspices Of the Amateur Athletic
Union. attracted q large audience. The ring
was of the regulation size, pitched in the center
Of the gymnasium, and modelled after the stake
less ring at the Olympic Club in California.
Mr.. Arthur J. Moore Of the New York Athletic
Club was the referee Of the sparring and Capt
Kerr Of the Wilmington Athlete Club was ref
cree of the wrestling. Messrs. A. Won Lind
gren and George Mooney were the judges Of
boxing and Mr.. VIM. B. Hibbs and Mr.. r. E
joyce were the timers. Howard Perry was an
nouncer
The entertainment of the evening commenced
with two wrestling bouts. The first bout was be-
tween Cross, unattached, and Shafer Of the c.
A c. Shafer won in thirty seconds
The second contest was between Meesrs
Blunt and Mitchell. both of the C. A. C. II was
an exciting bout for two minutes and fifteen
seconds. when Blunt with a half-Nelson and
head roll pressed Mitchelrs shoulders to the
carpet.
In the final bout between the two winners
Blunt threw Shafer by cross bullock in four
minutes and fifty seconds.
The sparring then commenced. Begley of
the Wynnewood Athletic Club Of Philadelphia
met Monuoy OF the hoxborough L. A. in the
l20-pound class. The bout was an exciting one
throughout. Montroy was far the cleverer of
the two and did all the leading. Ye. notwith-
standing this the judges gave the match to Beg
lev. II was very unpopular decision.
In the 11s-pound class Bachman Of the
Wynnewood A. c. met Edwards of the West
Philadelphia A. c. After three exciting rounds
Edwards obtained the decision.
Mccartney, unattached, Of Philadelphia and
Holland of the Wynnewood A. c. we're the COM
petitors In the catch-weight contest. Holland
easily demonstrated his superior science in the
earlier part of the contest and when the bell
sounded at the end of the third round McCar-
ney was considerably used up.
great deal Of interest conferred in the match
between Kelly of the Philadelphia Amateur
Swimming Club and Stewart Of the Gao. The
bout was not at all scientific. although at times
exciting. Most Of the fighting was at long
range and Kelly made a running match of it for
three rounds. Stewart, however. landed re-
peatediy, and was given the decision.
The last event of the evening was the spar
ring in the heavyweight club between Dickin-
son of the c. A. c. and Crompton. unattached.
This battle was holly contested throughout and
1t required four earnest rounds before the ref
cree was able to give the decision. The men
fought fiercely and repeatedly fouled each other.
When time WAS called both men were groggy.
Dickinson got the decision.
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of the genuine medicines, limitations, and
substitutes.
To prevent all this, and to protect the pub
lie from fraud and imposition, the genuine
guaranteed medicines Of DR.. R. V. Pierce
are now sold only through druggists, regu-
larly authorized as agents, and at the follow
ing long-established prices:
Golden Medical Discovery for Liver, Blood
and Lung Diseases, S1.O0 Favorite Pre-
scription for woman's weaknesses and ell.
mentsl, sl.00. Pleasant Pellets for the liv-
err, % cents. Comp, Ext. Smart Weed. 50
cents. DR. Sage's Catarrh Remedy, so cents
DIR. Pierce's remedies are the ckeapest
you can buy, for you pay only for the oood
goa get They're guaranteed to give salts
faction, or you have your money back.
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Death of a Young washingtonian.

William R. King. who left this city little
over a year ago to engage in business in Cen
trail America. died in Nicaragua on the 18th Of
November of shagras fever. His companion,
Guy Mitchell, also of this city, was With him
when he died. Mr.. King was at one time en-
ployed in the Agricultural Department in this
city and had large circle of friends who
mourn his death. 1t was the intention of the
young men to return to this country in the
spring. Mr.. Mitchell will come back as soon as
he can settle their affairs. Young King was the
son of Major King of Carlin Springs, Va,
formerly of the Agricultural Department
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Popular IN New York

writer in Printers Ink has been making
Investigations as to the sales of different publi-
cations at the Aston House news stand The
proprietor Of the stand is quoted as saying: ..We
sell every leading paper published. The At
lanta Constitution and New Orleans Times
Democratare the leading southern papers; from
Chicago we sell more Tribunes and Inter-
Oceans than any others, and the other popular
outside papers are: San Francisco Examiner.
Omaha Bee, Cincinnati Enquirer. Pittsburg
Dispatch. Washington STAR, Philadelphia
Ledger and Boston Herald and Boston Globe.
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GEORGETOWN.
FUNERAL OF WIN. MANKrSs


At O'Clock this afternoon the funeral of Mr.
William Mankins. who died on Friday last at
his home on 35th street. took place and many of
those who respected him through life honored
his memory by following the remains to their
resting place in Oak Hill The deceased, who
attained the ripe age of seventy-eight before
death overlook him. was the Granddaughter of
general William Smallwood an early governor
of Maryland. and one Of the heads Of the revo-
lutionary war.
PHoToGRAPHISG THE BLOCKADE.
During the blockade on Saturday the Bridge
street merchants who are affected by the con-
tinual standing on the tracks of the Washing
ton and Georgetown Railroad Company's cars
hired photographer TO take several views Of
the alleged nuisance. to be used as evidence
when they go before Congress to complain of
what they term an Outrage.
CUSTOM HOUSE ENTRIES.
Entries of merchandise received at the
Georgetown custom house for the week ending
December 3 were as follows: Decorated china.
value Sl.327; furniture, value $500; cigars,
value S440 carriage, value S27i; manufactures
of metal. value S212; tapestries. value Sl99:
silver-mounted bottles, vaiue Sl95: wines. value
S192: terra Gotta. value 500: Thermometers
value Ss7; miscellaneous, value $50. Total,
1855.
NOTES.
At the Peck Memorial Chapel on Saturday
night the Rev. d. E. Finks of New York lectured
most interestingly to the members of the BOYS
Club and their numerous friends on sour
Land-its lights and shadows" The lecture
was illustrated with ninety choice views of the
coun.ry's most beautiful spots.
j. p Clark has sold to Richard Ough for
S2,250. lot 13 and the west half of LOT IA. in
block II. Of the subdivision of White Haven
In the subdivision known as Wesley Heights,
near where ex-Secretary Whitney's country
home was. John f. Waggaman has sold r. E.
Morris for 1900 lots to 80 and Al to 50 of
block II.
An entertainment OF considerable merit will
be given this evening at the Congress Street NJ
Z. Church.
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NOTES.
A New Pastor.

Rev. W. H. Johnson has been unanimously
elected pastor of the Israel Baptist Church,
11th street northeast, by tine congregation. He
took charge and preached his first sermon yes
terday.. Mr.. johnson was formerly pastor of
Mount Bethel Church and is also at present the
pastor of St. Philips Church in this District.
He is a preacher of unusual eloquencs and
power and will devote himself to building up
both the congregations over which he now has
charge.
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FLOATING DEBT.
The only floating indebtedness Of the District
consists Of accounts unsettled because they are
not covered by antecedent appropriations. 1t
IL very small in amount and consists princi-
paliy of Judgments of the courts rendered sub
sequent to the passage of the current annual
appropriation law and Of the obligations in
CURED to meet minor emergencies. The Com
missioners have endeavored TO enforce the
strictest observance practicable of the require
ment OF law that no expenditure shall be made
nor obligation incurred unless previously au-
thorized by congressional appropriation
WATER SUPPLY DEBTS
On June 30. 1892. the District owed the United
States e7s9. l04. ~ on account of advances for
the construction Of the water supply tunnel and
appurtenances. and SPA .076.1s on account of
advances for forty-eight-inch water main and
the I4th street water main and connections
The first is PAYABLE IN eighteen and the latter in
tveuty-four equal annual installments with in
terest at per cent per annum. wholly out of
the revenues of the water department.
RATE OF TAX.
The rate Of general tax for the year was liked
Of si 50 on each sl00 for all taxable personal
property and for all real property, except that
used solely for agricultural purposes. the rate
Of which was 81 per sI0o Of assessed valuation.
The assessed value Of the taxable real estate
and personal property in the District OF Column
bia For the fiscal year ended June 30. 1892
which is the pasis OF the general tax for the
fiscal year to end June 30, ls33-is:
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Highly valuable deposits Of coal have been
discovered at Tuchel, in west Prussia The
final examination into the extent of the deposits
will commence shortly.
Herr MIGUEL. the Prussian minister OF
finance, is severely i'll with bronchitis.
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DISTRICT AFFAIRS.
The Commissioners Submit the An
nual Statement of Their Work.
LEGISLATION RECOMMENDED.

Urgent Need OF the Easement of a New
Liquor Iaw-The Finances OF the District
Electric Wires, RaiIroads and Other Mat
tors Discussed.
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CARHARr & LrrpI
P2s eth and zoo Z - no.

ANY article purchased from nov TN ChristnAa e
the payment Of all sum viii lay aside for 10
ART WORK OF EVERY DESCRIPTION.
Stamped Linens. Pincushions. Fancy and Plaia
Baskets. Down Pillows aud Head Rests.
An endle variety Of Doll Bsbie. A srest bargain
at 25c and Doc and up 10 the finest French ID e. 60
We will dress them 30 your order
Fancy and Decorated China. Bisque. Brcusss snd
Clocks. We can sell you nne Aasonis Clock,
marbeized iron. eieht-day. striking the hour "a
half hour. cathedral gong. at 81 80.
Another 100 Of the Gem Foot Rests or Haasoohs.
covered with mo9uette and body brussels Garrett
only DC. You can't afford 20 miss them.
Fur Rugs. lined and unlined. In great VARSITY
90 dozen Of fine Chiffon Handkerchief emhrua1-
cred In silk. Reduced from - aud SIC. 70 fss<c.
Ladies' and Misses Coats. We can give you -
feet mt.
Headquarters for reliable UMBRELLA
cARHART 4 LEIoY.
ms OBS 9TH and zoo K .ts ~.
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i59o@.5 SO 80

EEAesEssnENr OF INNALIDArKD TANEs.
The Commissioners reiterate their recon-
nsndziion in previous reports tina, authority
Be given them TO reassess the taxes and special
Assessments rendered uncoliectibie under
Judicial rulings on account Of purely technical
errors. The collection Of q large amount Of
general and special taxes has been interdieted
In tins way. The revenues Of the District will
b. further and seriously curtailed under these
rulings. unless Congress shall interpose rene
dial legislation Whatever embarrassment This
night entail with regard to taxes Thus hereto
fore rendered void. because of the bearing ID
night hsvs upon interests innocentiy acquired
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FUNDED DEBT.

The bonded and capitalized debts Of the Dis
trict are by the law Of June IL. 1s7s-establish-
ing the present form of government-plaeed
under the charge Of the treasurer Of the United
States. The COMMISSIONER only duty in rela-
ton 10 them is to include in their annual esti-
mates for the support of the District govern
ment an estimate for the interest and sinking
fund on these debts and for the salaries and
contingent expenses of the clerical force en-
ployed by the treasurer in transacting the sink
ing fund business.
The amount Of the bonded debt on June 80
1882 was o. follows:
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The Washingtons Sangerbunds concert at
Concordia Hall last evening was one of the
most successful, both in point CT attendance and
excellence, in the history of the society. Every
seat in the hall occupied and hundreds
stood during the rendition of the entire pro-
gram. Prof. Vim. Waldecker, the director of
the S@ugerbund, held the baton and also
offciated ms aceompanist. The soioists were
Mrs. Kitty Thompson Berry. soprano; Mr.. J. C.
Van Huisteyn OF Baltimore vioinist: Mr.. Frank
Baxter. tenor, and Mr.. Henry Jaeger, iutist.
The singing OF the S9ngerbund was the feature
OF the program and reflected great credit upon
Director Waldecker and its members. Mrs
Berry and Mr.. Baxter were in excellent voice
and their selections received enthusiastic
encores The playing OF Mr.. Van Huls.evn
created most agreeable impression. An
orchestra of twenty-five pieces added Consider
program was az follows:
1. Overture, "Raymond," Thomas, orchestra:
2. Sonnenaufgang Opus so, Hermes. Sanger
bund and orchestral; 3. Air Varle Opus % No.
IL, Vieutemps, Mr. J. C. Van HulGtey; T. Aria
.'The Pearl Of Brazil" David, Mrs Kitty
Thompson-Berry; flute obigato, Mr. Henry
Jaeger; s. "Cavalleria Rusticana," Mascagni,
orchestra; 6. Mannerchor a Capella (a)Goth-
enzng, Schmidt; (b)Pilgerchor aus .'Tann-
hauser," Wagner, Sangerbuud; z Aria, der
Freischutz," Weber. Mr.. Franz Baxter; g. Po-
lonaise Brilliante Opus q, Wieniawski, Mr.. J.
G. Van Hultstey; 9. Duet, "Lakme," DeIibes.
Mrs. Thompson Berry and Mr. Baxter: 10.
''Liebesweben" Opus 81, Weinzierl, Sanger
bund and orchestra.
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Proposed Union of the Two Societies,

AoPo>cu Shhoh vi inc TWO societies,
The annual meeting of the District branch
OF the Sons Of the Revolution was held at
Welcker's Saturday night. John Lee Carroll.
the president, was in the chair, and in his re-
port he discussed the proposed union of the
order with the kindred society, the Sons of the
American Revolution, which he declared to be
question Of only few weeks. committee
will be appointed from each order to scrutinize
the applications for membership and con-
stitution has been agreed upon in which the
best points of both societies will be incorporated
In view of the expected union with the Sons
of the American Revolution the old board of
officers was reelected. 1t is as follows:
President, Hon. John Lee Carroll; vice presi-
dent, Rear Admiral Francis Asbury Roe, United
States navy; board of managers. Lewis johnson
Davis, Rear Admiral Samuel Rhoads Franklin,
United States navy Rear Admiral James
Augustin Greer, United States navy; Archibald
Hopkins, Harry Bouton CilIey, Albion Keith
Paris, BENJAMIN Lewis Blackford and Charles
Worthington; secretary, Pickering Dodge
treasurer, Alexander Brown Legare; registrar
and historian, Gaillard Hunt: chaplain. Rev.
George William Douglas D. D.; delegates to
the general society. John Lee Carroll, Samuel
Rhoads Franklin, Daniel Morgan Taylor and
Charles Worthington.
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G-o.s rersicA Of street railroads.
Total a<.<eaet vslue OF taxable
real AMI personal property ON
June "a. iSlf&-
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penalty on the failure Of any company to 80 re-
move their wires, and in the same Law should
be embodied the conditions sunder which the
company should be allowed to place wires under
ground.
SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL.
For several years the increase in population
and buildings in the District has advanced with
great rapidity. Sewer facilities have not been
given to meet the demands Of the new popula-
ton and improvements. During these years
the amounts appropriated for sewers have been
small, and at the present time it is absolutely
essential for the health Of the District that lib
eral appropriations be made The climax seems
to have been reached in this department
There have been during the past fiscal year
in the District cases OF typhoid fever and diph-
liberia which have been attributed to the lack Of
proper sewerage facilities. With danger threat
ening the country with possible introduction
OF cholera 1t would seem that wise precaution
would dictate the use of every means to nut
the city in a condition where this calamity
would have as little effect as possible Nothing
could add more to the sanitary condition Of the
District than an ample and proper sewerage of
the same. and IL is earnestly hoped, on these
grounds, that the carefully prepared schedule
OF the sewer department may receive the Rp-
preparations asked for by the Commissioners.
board Of experts has reported npon the
method Of disposing Of this sewage, and the
oost, rs cstuiotou. VIII 10 14,VUU, UUU. Inc time
necessary to complete the works for this pur-
pose will be several years; therefore but a
beginning can be made on this important branch
during the present fiscal year. Nor will the
revenues Of the District enable the Commits
sioners to carry out and complete this system
without going beyond, for time at least, tho
available funds. II would seem right that the
District should go temporarily in debt for this
purpose, as this has been found necessary In
nearly every city in the United States.
LIaHrfAa.
The Commissioners have nothing 70 say on
the subject Of street lighting bat IL is believed
that the time has come when the number Of
hours should be increased to four thousand
hours per year, as il done in many Of our
larger and more important cities. Al present
we are depending upon the light Of the moon