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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-17
sTEiN MON OPERATING ROOM LOOKING SOUTH SHOWING slIO
.l.-haI Nv l Nnn don u-L llrnnlcll q

TEN indicates THAT 80 per cent. of the
kilograms relate Go mercantile matters.
about lu per ctni to- news auer press lee
ports anl per cent to mtS -asts 1i Cd 500
Dial character The telegraph. therefore,
BE- an al important factor DO handling thc
commerce of the country. and n'ree -alily
when business is duh. the number of mes
ages transmitted over the Wir.s dee
.rcases 10 would seem. them. that the
telegraph is barometer Of commercial
activity
PATHETIC MESSAGES.
some of the social messages trans
nHtted over tho wires are frequently pa
thsfIc The following o. an instance.
several years ago. Cd prisoner was CON
aruued 10 death at Havana. cuba. His
friends were wealthy. and strong Efforts
were made to have The Queen of Spain
commute the death sentence. About dusk
one summer evening. am order was re-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-17
First Book Printed in America.

The Bay Psalm-B Book, which was pub
lshed at Cambridge. Mass, In 1910. was
for many years supposed to be the very
first book printed on the American conti-
nent. OF late IL has been discovered (by
persons who ought 10 have been acguaint-
ed with the facts from the beginning ~
the controversy that books were printed
bridgers ever saw copy OF the Bay
Psalm Book Fernandezs Ecclesiastical
History" published at Toledo. Spain. In
1911. plainly states that the first book
published I'm America was a copy OF An
tonic d'fspanola's Devotional" printed
i'm the City of Mexico In the year l5SS.-
Chicago Chronicle.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-17


osivsd from tho conpany's heaQquauCrs
al New YORK instructing an offices ou
The New York ana cuba circuits Co iot
,,pen an night that similar ara an.c-
mont Rad been made with the Gable COM
many and with the Land Lines h. .-u-
rope through o. Madrid, Spain. The prs-
oner was condemned 90 be shot II
O'Clock the next morning
sOf course the operators ali along the
lines from Havana through the United
6tatos. Highland. and other European
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-17

every ore, regardless as to whether you
get anything for il or not, moreover, YOU
81 ali only have II for fifteen years. sub
iect TO total destruction OF the cOnduits
at the end of that period The telegraph
company, it is assumed, would be will
ing to place it's wires in a conduit under
q reasonable ordinance TO a limited tN-
tent ana at a reasonable rental. while
n VOL 10 not be willing 10 build a conduit
for - few wires. subject 10 the idea
tha. II II builds a conduit for its Owu
wires. IL Is compelled TO build IL i'm such
shape as TO accommodate all wires owned
by companies at present doing business
I'm Richmond, and 10 accommodate the
wires OF all companies proposing TO do
business IN the future i'm this city.
This Is too great a business risk for
any company 10 assume, TO say nothing
of the benefit which opposition companies
of small capital derive from the use Of
their competitors capital in building con-
Quits for them subject only 10 a rental
under the provisions Of the ordinance. If
this rental IS not in the Judgment of such
opposition companies reasonable, and the
three arbitratOrs cannot agree, then the
city Engineer appoints an arbitrator who.
after all. may not fix a rental price suita-
10 the outlay made by the owner Of the
conduit But all the same. the conduit
owners are compelled under the ord!-
nance. to abide by the decision OF the city
Engineers own arbitrator who shall have
the power 10 decide what shall be the
rental terms
LARGE SUMS FOR WIRES.
at would seem that after the conduit
owner cNpends large sum for his own
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-17
Cloak News.

Ladies' and Misses Black Boucle Coats,
large buttons. half satin-!incd, ripple
back. this week. 81 80.
Boucle Short Goats. Black only. half
satin-lined. large buttons. a $40 gar
ment. for $50.
A beautiful Short Boucle Coat. ripple
back. half-lined. lovely garment.
worth $3.50. for $40.
Plain Kersey Short Coats, handsome
pearl buttons. pleated back. strapped
seams, velvet collars, silk-lined,
worth s20 for 1850
Ladies' Short Coats, caterplllar-cloth.
large mandolin sleeves. 81 satin
lined velvet collar. $3.50 value. 50.
Short Imitation Persian-Lsmb Coats,
strap seams, melon sleeves, ripple
back, "a satin-lined. large buttons.
very stylish. this week. $3.50.
Black Single Capes. Boucle-Cloth. Thi-
bet-edged. passementerie band, SATIN
lined. $3.50.
A full line Fur Capes, from 40 to
so.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-17

DurI, MIN tuIHIUtII q NOI
sulated from any contact with the earth:
hencc the wire is supported upon glass
insulAtCrs. These become frequently
broken and have 10 be renewed. while
the wooden poles and arms are almost as
equally fragile. and soon decay and have
10 be renewed
AT regular intervals throughout the
conpany's system linemen are stationed
under the control of the chief operators
OF certain Offices, who have the authori-
" TO test the wires for any defects which
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-17

d line 30 miles i'm length TO 1t mileage OF
Sl1Ad miles. and from the transmission
OF e. few messages between The capital Of
thc country and the city of New ) ork.
90 tlc transmission Of s., 500 3l5 messages
annually, with cash receipts per aunum
oi So 2lN0l91S. connecting in its circuits
nearly every city. village, and hamlet
within The borders of the United States.
10 say nothing of the transferencc OF ca
Diagrams from this country TO the COM
nercial centres across tine ocean.
"This comparison IS exclusive of the tel
cgraph lines operated by companies other
than the Western Union
DIFUCC1Tf ~ MAINTAINING The PLANT.
Someone has said" the Colonel re-
marked. that a telegraph line was as
fragile as lady IS spring bonnet There
Is "a great deal OF truth in this. as from
the nature OF things the current Of cleo
t.icity uaversing the wires must be in
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-17
Boys CIothinS.

d.9S. Boys Junior Suits. IN dark colors,
durably made, nicely finished; ages
3 TO years.
s2is. Boys Junior Suits. In Gray Plaids,
and Checks. ages to I years.
1913, Boys Junior Suits in Gray, blue,
and Black; ages TO yeafs-Very
nobby.
81. BOYS Knee Pants. in dark colors,
good for work. good for school. good
for rough wear. ages 10 X years.
Sias. Boys Atwood Overcoats, with
capcs. I'm Blue Mixed effects; ages
.. 10. If. and IL years.
Bows Ulster Storm overcOats, all sizes,
x.S; s to - years.
2.6g. Gray and Garnet Refer Jackets,
excellent value, at 81; ages, to 5
years.
SID. Boys Suits: ages I to l. wears, in
Brown and Gray very hobby in
deed.
SOS. Boys suits: ages 10 10 Is years,
i'm Blue, Black. and Brown.
Everything in Boys Clothing at popular
prices
Boys Blouse Suits. with vest and long
pants. handsome. red collar, Blue
only. now S7.3S.
Excellent value at 500
Boys Elouse, short pants Navy only,
Boys Blouse Serge Suits. Navy only,
1855
Boys Red. Blue. and Black Chinchilla
Refer Jackets. good. heavy lining,
worth $. for s69s.
BOYS Blue and Black Velvet Junior
Suits. trimmed with silk and SOU
tache braid, large collar, very stylish,
only $3.50.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-17

The Rev DR. Tillett. of the University
of Nashville. Tenn. will preach at II A.
NJ. DR.. Hoge will deliver discourse at
o'clock L. NJ. on THE Era OF Whitcn Ill
and the Wesleys." being the nth I'm the
series on Memorable E2ochs IN Church
History
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-17

HOODS PILLS cure jaundce. bilious
ness. sick headache constipation, and all
liver Ills.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-17
Special Items.

Unusual line Gentlemen's SILK Neck
wear. including Black and all colors,
Tecks and Four-in- Hands; pretty de-
signs. DC.
Gentlemens Tecks. Four-in- Hands. and
De Joinville Scarfs. latest fall effects.
for 4Sc.
Infants All-Wool Pants Leggins. in
White and colors; a special lot at DC
(Cheap anywhere at Soc
Initial Handkerchiefs for gentlemen.
any letter, DC.
Warranted all-linen.>
Children's White and Colored-Border
Handkerchiefs. Sc.
Four Button Kid Gloves, in Black, Tan,
Brown. and Mode for ladies, 81 value,
79c.
children's Fur-Top Dogskin Mitts. lined.
&c
Ladies Fur-ToD Dogskln Mitts. lined.
zoe.
Misses Fur-Top Kid Gloves lined. good
ones. zoe.
New Novels By popular authors. clear
type. good paper. l9c.
A mound of Good WritingFaper for Zoe.
statuary busters. feathers. polished
handles, Toe.
nc y-ltch Mohair. special. 29c.
Special line New Embroideries. for Sc.
Japanese Folding Bamboo F!re-Screens,
for $50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-19
THE BUILDING RECORD.
An Increase in Construction During
the Past Year.

An Increase in Construction During
the Past Year.
The annual report of the inspector of
buildings las been submitted to the Com
missioners. 1t shows during the year to-
tai Of 319 more buildings erected than dur
Ing the previous year, with an increased
valuation Of $6S4, 958.20. A comparative
statement Of the operations in the differ
ent sections shows that the northwest led,
with buildings estimated in cost to be 81
15O6s2; the county followed. with 81, 215. TIC
to Its credit. The rcrtheast, with Sass, 1915,
almost doubled the southeast, which had
s296, 400. and the southwest was last with a
total of $2O6 $50. A total of 81 brick dwell
tai estimated cost of $2.915, s45 The report
shows that 256 frame dwellings were built,
costing. approximately, SEAS, POI.
During the period covered by the report
tices of defective construction were served.
Condemnation notices for 81 frame build
1ngs We're sent out and % notices served to
vacate dangerous buildings. The inspection
Of l, 594 new buildings Is recorded.
Inspectors King and Evans, in their re-
port. call attention to the large territory
covered by the small force and the need Of
transportation facilities. the lack Of which
makes the proper supervision of buildings
impossible. The interesting feature of the
report Is the statement Of the years work
by E. F. Vermillion, inspector Of elevators
and fire escapes. This official calls atten-
ton to the defective fire escape law, and
submits a draft of new law, substantially
the same as the existing one, with the
notifications needed. 1t is recommended,
under the read of school buildings, that
new etght-rooE building be erected on the
site of the present Potomac building At
tention is called to the location of the Cur
tbs building and the purchase of the ad-
joining lot recommended. An appropriation
Of $4,000 for repairs to school buildings is
recommended: also that the appropriation
for repairs to station houses be increased
to $1,000 For repairs to engine houses
$4,000 is asked.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-19
THE HEBREW NEW YEAR,
Impressive Services Held In Both til,
SynuSOEueS.

Impressive Services Held In Both the
SEnuEOGues.
The observance of the Hebrew New Year.
or RoSh Hashanah, begun yesterday at
sunset. was continued today, services be-
ing held both at the Eighth Street Syna-
gcgue and that of the orthodox Hebrews at
9th and G streets northwest. Very large
congregations attended both the reformed
and orthodox houses of worship, to partici-
pate in the formal welcome to the year
$685.
At the Eighth Street Synagogue Rabbi
Stern conducted the services. which were
entirely ritualistic. the place of The GER
mon being taken by special prayer At the
orthodox temple the services we're held en-
tirely in Hebrew, with congregational sing
Ing. without instrumental music. The OBJ
selvance by the orthodox Hebrews is per-
hapS the more impressive, in that thew
do not allow the use of the vernacular in
the rendition of the ritual and do not ad-
nit either choral or instrumental music
The most striking feature of the orthodox
synagogue was the music. which, so far
as can be ascertained, is the same as was
used in the services in the temple at Jeru-
salem. and Is the oldest music in existence.
except one or two fragments supposed to
have been preserved from the presentation
Of the ancient music dramas in Greece.
Continuation Of the services was begun
this morning at o'clock, and they will
not reach an emo until II CLOCK tonight.
At the Eighth Street Synagogue Rabbi
Stern preached from the text, Remember
US into life. King, who delights in life.
and inscribe us into the book of life." A
spe cial musical service was contributed by
the choir. composed of Miss Mae B. White
sell. soprano Mrs. Martin-Noan, alto: Mr..
W. d. Mcfarland. tenor. and Mr. John
Nolan, bass, accompanied by the organist,
DR.. Gorge w. Walter. During the day the
81 ofar or ancient trumpet of rams horn,
the same in form as the instruments he
fore which the walls of Jericho were said
to have fallen. was sounded.
The orthodox Hebrews will also hold SER
vices tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-19

The authorities of Jefferson county, w.
Va, expect to execute a wife murderer
there next month, and, wishing to send
the unfortunate gentleman off on his jour-
ney in manner as artistic as effective, are
anxious to secure a model of the machine
best adapted for such a purpose. They
have, therefore. appointed Prosecuting At
torney Forest Brown and Sheriff Baker
as a committee of investigation. and yes
terday the committee called upon Maj.
Moore. the superintendent of police, who
gave them a letter of introduction to War
den Leonard of the District Jail. Calling
upon the warden. they were shown the
scaffold used here for the last fifteen
years. and they We're SO well pleased with
1t that it is understood that reproduce
tion Of it will be used to assist the West
Virginia murderer to glory
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-19
Among Labor Organizations.

TIE Paper Hangers Protective Associa-
ton held largely attended meeting last
night and Endorsed the plan for the labor
bureau Us heretofore stated in The Star.
Mr.. Z. F. Beckman was elected a, delegate
to represent the association in the manage
ment Of the bureau.
Pioneer Laundry Assembly received an
accession of more than sixty members last
right, and it was stated that all the large
laundries In the city were represented at
the open me Ting. which was held before
the assembly went into secret session.
Mr.. w. Q. Gingell was last night elected
delegate to represent the Horseshoers'
Union in the labor bureau 1t was the opin-
ION of the members that the matter of es-
tablishing the bureau ought to be pushed as
rapidly as possible. Two new members
were elected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-19
Death of Samuel Btddle.

Samuel Biddle, whose death Is announced
in today's edition of The Star, was native
of Delaware and a resident of Washington
for twenty-six years. Judge Biddle, as he
was known among his associates, was par
ticularly prominent In the politics of his
native state in the old whig days; and was
a trusted personal friend of the late Sena-
tor John NJ. Clayton of Clayton-Bulwer
fame. He served two terms as the prothon-
otary of New Castle, his native county,
and as speaker of the house of represent
tatives of the state of Delaware with digni-
ty and success. AS such speaker he cast
the deciding vote in favor of charter for
the Delaware railroad, now part of the
great Pennsylvania system, which opened
the Delaware and Maryland peninsula to
the commercial centers of the north and
east He was, for number of years, the
cashier of the Mechanics National Bank of
Wilmington. He succeeded Leonard Wales
the present United States judge for the dis
trict of Delaware, as commissioner for the
draft, 1879, by appointment of President
Lincoln, and served in this capacity until
honorably discharged by reason of the sur
render al Appomattox. Judge Biddle aided
largely with his time and means in secur-
irg Delaware's quota of troops in the war.
He was commissioner to the sanitary fair
in Philadelphia, and an atd-de-camp, with
the rank, of colonel, on the staff Of Gov
VIM. Cannon, Delaware's war governor
Although a stanch republican, he received
an appointment in the office of the first
controller OF the treasury, in 1866 on the
personal recommendation Of Willard Saus-
bury, a democratic Senator and lifelong
friend. Here he filled various positions OF
honor and trust, until his retirement in
1893 He was a communicate and, at one
time, a vestryman of ST. Paul's p E.
Church. Some two years since he lost his
devoted wife, leaving two sons, Horace c.
Bddle of the District bar, and Samuel c.
Biddle of the PuseyJones Co. of Whining
ton, Del, and two daughters, Mrs. Lucy B.
Moore of Buffalo. NJ Y. and Mrs. Clara r
Simmons of this city. Thus closed long,
an active and an honorable career
CITY of Richmond to Fortress Monroe and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-19
HOnOring the Dead.

Last evening was devoted by the MEM
bers of Washington Centennial Lodge, No
H. F. A. A. M, to honoring the memory
OF those who have died during the past
year. The lodge rooms were beautifully
decorated by Past Master Small. The ser
vices were solemn and impressive, and
opened with a hymn by the choir Messrs
men. Worshipful Master Harry f. Riley
presided, and Marshal c. Fl. Smith was
master of ceremonies. J. H. Davis. senior
deacon of the lodge, eulogzed the memory
of the late A. r. Specht, and was followed
by j. FL. Stewart, who spoke of the charac-
teristics of G. Z. Edwards. William a.
Smith honored the memory of NJ. T. Hal
leck after which Rev. Thomas Chalmers
Eastop, pastor of the Eastern Presbyterian
Church. reviewed the life of the late Green
C!ay Smith.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-19
Making u Modern magazine.

The Washington regiments Of that vast
army of readers which patronize periodi-
cal literature will be gratifed to learn
that they will be given an opportunity to
learn everything about the making of a
modern magazine at the National Rifles
Armory on the evening of Tuesday. Sep
TENDER "a. The story will be told by Mr.
Eugene NJ. Camp of Harper Brothers, who
will bring to his aid many stereopticon
views as we'll as the exhibition of nuner-
Gus literary curios.tes, including the orig
inal manuscripts of Trlby and other ia
nous works. Tickets at % cents each
may be secured at Brentano's. and the
entire proceeds will be devoted to the build
Ing fund of the industrial school for home
less boys of eastern cities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-19
FISH, PEACHES AND DUCKS.
Several Things for Which BettertOn
Village is Famous.

Village is Famous.
Correspondence of The Evening Star.
BETTERTON, Kent county, Nd.
September II, 1895.
The famous fishing grounds of Betterton
are located in the basin formed by four
rivers-the Susquehanna, Northeast, Elk
and Sassafras-whose united waters help to
form the great Chesapeake bay. Here are
caught, all through the fishing season
which extends into October immense
quantities of white perch, rock bass, and
other good fish, while crabs are SO cheap
and plenty that the hotel tables are lever
without them, served up in various appe-
tizing ways common to the eastern shore
The village of Betterton lies scattered
through the hills, eighteen miles south Of
Havre de Grace, and thirty-two miles east
of Baltimore. 1t contains about 300 in
habitants. who seem perfectly at home on
the water, and are contented and jovial at
all times. Here are several comfortable
hotels.
The soil about Betterton consists of
both clay and sandy loans, and is more
any other crop. but the deadly "yellows"
have worked sad havoc with sor,c of the
finest orchards, and the peach industry, in
consequence, has severely suffered. There
the season of 1891 10000 baskets Of
peaches, while the total output this year
will be about 25.OoO baskets. Yet. not ell
the orchards are affected alike, for I saw
one OF 5000 trees healthy in every way.
The government officials sent out to in
vestigate the evil seem unable to ascer-
tain the cause of the disease. and corse-
quentiy can suggest no remedy. Good land
can be bought all about Betterton for
from $40 to $40 an acre. Both land and
water furnish generous supply of food,
and there are enough pine and hemlock
logs swept up along the shores of the bay
to furnish fuel for years to come.
This morning l saw a pretty sight. Down
the hill at full speed came an immense
wagon drawn by three frlsky horses. and
loaded with tier upon tier of red-faced
peaches. On the drivers seat were two
pretty girls. their glossy curls floating out
In the breeze. No wonder that one CT my
friends. warm-hearted young man. ex-
pressed an earnest desire to "eat the whole
load"
Betterton is reached by both day and
night boats from Philadelphia and Balti-
more. and they are all very neat and COM
Portable boats. Seven miles to the north
lies Spesota Island, the home of the can.
vas back. and later on we will have good
shooting. c. j. G.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-19
CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO RAILWAY.
Schedule in effect July 1, 1898.

Trains leave daily from Union Station (B. and
PD, 9th and SITS.
Through the grapdest scenery in America. with
the handsomest and most complete solid train serv-
ice west from Washington.
2:25 PM. DAlLY.S,"Cincnnat and st. Louis
Special''-Solid vestibuled, Newly Equipped. Elec-
tric-lieated, stsam-heated Trfin, p%llmaa's finest
indianapolis and st. Louis without change. Dining
Car from Washinstcn l,o Arrive CINCINNATI SO
pm; ST. Louis. Gas PM Lexington, s:S5 am. !;
Louisville, 11:50 am
ITO pm; DAHY:IThe famous ..F.T.v. Linn
and Pullman Seepers for Cincinnati, Lexington and
Louisville without change Pullman Sleeper Wash
ington to Virginia Hot Springs. without change
week days. Observation car from Hinton. Arrive
Cincinnati, $50 pm; Lexington, 600 pm: Louis
vile, $40 pm. indianapolis II :05 pm. Chicago,
T:3O am, anc st. Louis, 7:30 a.m.; connects ii
Union Depot for all points.
Comfort and Norfolk Only rail line.
2:25 PM DAILY.-Eipress for Gordonsville.
Charlottesville, Waynesboro, Staunton and princi-
pal Virginia points, daily; for Richmond. daily ex>
Pullman locations and tickets at company's of
fees 513 and 1921 Pennsylvania avenue
n. wLUIIER.
mia General passenger Agent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-19

Joseph Simpson. a three-year-old boy,
living at 1214 10Th street northwest. was
run over about o'clock last night by
sullly driven by an unknown man, and
slightly injured. The driver evidently did
not see the child, and the affair was purely
an accident. His failure to stop and see
how badly the child vas hurt caused con-
siderable excitement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-19
THE NINETEENTH DISTRICT.
Republicans Meet md Formally Or.
ganixe n Political Club.

ganfxe Political Club.
A largely attended meeting of republicans
of the nineteenth district was held at the
Union Mission Church, corner of 10th and
1 streets northeast, last night for the pur-
pose of organizing a republican club. The
meeting was a harmonious one. and per-
manent organization was effected, having
for it's object the advancement of the prin-
ciples of the republican party in the Dis
trict of Columbia, and in the nation. The
following were elected officers ]. w. Wood,
president; j. H. Hawkins, vice president;
T. J. Edmonston, secretary; Milton Craw-
ford, treasurer; John Sullivan, chaplain,
and John Green. sergeant-at-arms.
The club will meet at Israel Baptist
Church each Wednesday evening.