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The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-02
FELL OFF HIS RICyCTr

Denver, Col, July Mai. +. w. Hal
ford, who was President Harrson's pri-
waite secretary, and is now paymaster of
the United states army stationed at Den
YER has sustained compound fracture
OF his right leg by falling from bicycle.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-02
PENDLETON NOMINATED

Parkersburg, w. Va, July 1.-The
fourth district Democratic convention on
the sixth ballot tonight, nominated Wal
ter Pendleton for Congress. Free silver
resolutions We're adopted.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-02
GONE TO CANADA

Washington, July 1.-The Treasury to-
day lost S2l7,O in gold coin, of which
$2OO OoO was for export to Canada This
leaves the true amount of the gold reserve
SOL, 40S, $50
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-02

Don't fail to hear the wonderful nolian
at j. +. Rogers, l04 Jefferson street
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-02

800 Bicycle and $50 Bicycle Suit given
away. Every o0-cent purchase gets a
ucket see al Gilkeson & Taylor.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-02

Host-Forrer Co. sell the best harness in
the city 8.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-02

The United States Government reports
snow Royal Baking Powder superior to
all others.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-02
HARRIET BEE(HER STOWE dead
SHE WROTE ''UNCLE TOMS CABIN,
AND OTHER STORIES.

she Had Been Unconscious Since Mon
day and Died at Her Residence in
Hartford, Connecticut, at Noon Yes
terday-She was Sister If ua,u
Ward Beecher, and was Eighty-four
Years Old.
The morning times., 1896-02-16

Falls, took away the large silver cup for
Buff LeghornS. His display of these is very
fine.
There are so many in il that no decision
was reached in awarding the 500 in gold
for the largest and best display. There's a
hHStla for this prize. A prize that is also
exciting enthusiasm is the So for local
exhibitions, which is most likely To go TO
H. A Munson OF Washington.
E s. Schmid of this city has the largest
pigeon and pet stock display, and has
taken several prizes.
Norman Rice of Hagerstown. took the
So special prize for Black Langshangs.
The S15 prize for best white crested
Polish Cockeriiis was won 10y +. F. Bryant
OF Johnsons Creek, n. Y.
DIR. Dorsey, the veteran Brown Leghorn
breeder OF HagerstOwn, took away the
$25 prize for that class of birds.
The best barred Plymouth Rocks We're
displayed by a. L. Warner of Lincoln, va,
who got S5.
Canada, Connecticut, District of Columbia
Illinois, Indiana Ma assachusetts, Maryland,
Missouri New York, New Jersey, Ohio,
Penns ylvania and Tennessee were repre-
Sented by delegates To the meeting Of the
American Poultry Association last night.
G. O. Brown of Baltimore, was elected presi-
dent ana ID. s. Orr Of Orr's Mills, n. Y,
secretary A revision of the standard was
postponed to S3S. Talks on the advance
ment of the poultry industry were made, and
all other business postponed to Monday
night.
The morning times., 1896-02-16
She Couldn't For-bear.

1t was January. The balny breeze inn
pre"nated the circumanbient atmosphere
with anlorous odors of early orange bios
SONS. tThe reader is at liberty to use any
other perfume ii orange blossoms are OBJ
jeCtionable. He is also welcome 10 change
the month and place il the time and local
color doesn't Suit) Amarills (Jane would
do lust as we'll but since we are paid by the
column, Amarillis is dearer, both 10 us and
the editor) sat sentimentally twhilc we
arenot prepared TO explain just what Il sen
timental sat" is, yet we like the ALTERATION
and will leave the rest to the reader) by the
manly side of Pendenuis McHaskey. tHiS
manly side was, of course, his right side
Ha! ha! haD
pen" (she had called him Pen ever
since he escaped from States prison.l-
pen" Cthis is the same "pen"), (which
of the considerations is your fav orite?''
For moment the water tapped a way i'll
silence at their feet. (This, of course. is n
figure of speech, /. e., it would be if spoken
"Well," he said, after the required amount
of silence had escaped, Il dunno; which is
yourn?'
why, the great bearSof course; not the
little one. He would do in an emergency but
The morning times., 1896-02-16
GREATER WATER SUPPLY
Bill to Authorize Government
Control of Great Falls.
ENDS DIVIDED OWNERSHIP
District Officks.s Give the Measure
Their Endorsement and Point Out
It's Beneficent Results-Will Fur
nish Power for Vast Electric
Plant-Two Commissioners Ill

Senate bill 1882, the purpose OF which is
to amend the act "to increase the water
supply of the city," has the cordial ap-
proval of the District Commissioners, and
in a letter addressed yesterday to Senator
Mcmillan, they give their reasons for in
dorsing it.
The bill provides that the United States
acquire all the water rights at Great Falls,
in order to put an end TO present contention
and prevent future ones, arising from "a
divided ownership.
1t is likewise "A part OF the object OF the
measure that the government shall make
use OF so much OF the water at the falls as is
not necessary for supplying the District
residents for providing power for large
electric lighting plant.
The surplus power is considered ample
for the purpose OF supplying electric light
ing for the streets, avenues, parks and public
buildings, for pumping for the water depart
ment and for operating machinery in public
buildings.
The Commissioners point out that there is
a continuing and increasing expense for
each OF these works, which woIld be mater
tally diminished by the use OF public cleo
tric power, and the same power could be
also employed pumping in the proposed
sewage disposal works.
UNDER DISCUSSION BEFORE.
1t is not n new subject by any means.
IL was before the last two Congresses, and
during the session of the Fifty-second was
treated e!aborately in a report made by
Col. George II. Elliot, In charge OF the
Washington Aqueduct, who defined the
status of the water rights at Great Falls.
a lengthy review OF the whole matter,
embodied in a report made by Assistant
Engineer Commissioners Burr. is appended
to the report made by the board, and the
suggestion is made that the bill be referred
to the Secretary of War.
The absence of the two Civilian Commits
sioners from the District building, for two
uays in succession, Friday anu Saturday,
both on account OF illness, calls attention
anew to the request made 10y the board
last year for the enactment OF law 10
empower the Secretary to serve as acting
Commissioner when necessity requires 1t.
MAJORITY VOTE REQUIRED.
To validate an order or an official act
OF any character requires the assent CT
a majority of the board, and when either
Of the civilian Commissioners IS away the
secretary, if clothed with proper authority,
could take place.
IN the absence Of both, as happened upon
the two consecutive days last past the
secretary, as acting Commissioner, and
the engineer Commissioner, would become
a ma Jority OF the board, qualified to trans
act business.
Under the present arrangement, any one
OF three assistants may take the place OF
the engineer Commissioner, but no such
provision is made for either OF his collea CUES.
The Commissioners returned to Congress
Yesterday, with recommendation for favor
able action, Senate bill ,761, Ito noorpor-
ate the National University"
The morning times., 1896-02-16
a Topogra phic cDraughtsman Wanted.

The United States Civil Service Commits
sion will hold an examination, commenc-
ing at a. m, on March 10, to fill a
vacancy in the position of topographic
draughtsmau in the United States Coast
aud Geodctic Survey at a salary of $500
per annum. The subjects of the eXamina ton
will be letter-writing, geography, scale
dra wing, geographic projections. and math-
cInatics tarithmetic, algebra and geometry
Persons desiring to compete should write
to the Civil Service Commission for an ap-
pIiCation blank and file their applica tons
at once. Arrangements may be made to
give the examination at some of the large
cities outside OF Washington if there are
applicants.
The morning times., 1896-02-16
MRS. SLACK AND HER CHILDREN
She VIII He Permitted to Have Them
Two Hours Daily.

Mrs. Mary Kimble Slack by the action
Of Judge Hagner yesterday Will continue
TO receive the daily visits of her TWO
daughters, Mary ana Catherine.
Tney are i'll the custody OF their aunt.
Mrs. Addie perrine, by will of their father
tnc late William II. Slack, and a contest
over their final care ana bringing up is
in progress, with a hearing before the
court or appeals as the next step.
Meauw while Mrs. Slack, under an order
by Judge Hagner, is entitled to have the
pleasure of being with them two hours
every day.
The morning times., 1896-02-16
More Than Agreed with Her

Now. 1 maintain" said Miss Strong,
that there is no place filled by man
which a woman cannot fill. Is that com
prehensive enougb?"
1T is very comprehensive replied Mfr.
Northside, 'but / am prepared to go still
further in advocacy of wonan's ability"
''Are you?''
..Yes, am. On the scat of street car,
for instance, she can fill two mems places. :"
-Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph.
The morning times., 1896-02-16
Cixil service Examinntion.

The United States Civil Service Commits
sion will hold an examination, commenc-
in the position OF topographic craftsman
in the United States Coast and 6eodetic
Survey at a salary Of $500 per annum. The
subjects of the examination Will be letter
writing, geography, scale raWing, geo
graphic projections, and natheniat tics tarltli
metic, algebra, and geometry J. Arrange
ments may be made TO give the cXamina-
ton at some of the large cities OUTSIDE of
Washington, if there arc applicants.
The morning times., 1896-02-16
BLooMERs WERE a MAGNET
New Woman Awhecl Set the Whole
Avenue Gazing


With bluomer talk universal, the fact
remains that a bloOmer-clad girl is rare
sight ON the thoToughfares OF Washington.
Ii the sight or the bifurcdted feminine al
tire, were usual, every hack driver, street
Car conductor, pedestrian and every other
person along the busy avenue would not
have gawked as they did yesterday after
noon when a young wOTnan OF pretty aud
not particularly slrong features wheeled
along on her bike, with drab bodice and
pants To match.
II the sight were not novel remarks like
''Sne has uer nerve with her. and what
does she care?' would not have been made.
EYergb looked, and wnen every BODY
looks. what thnN look ll Is unusual.
The morning times., 1896-02-16
Ball on Paper.

The ladies Of Rathbone Temple, No /
will give tissue paper bah On Thursday
evening, February IS, at Naval Lodge
Hall. $50 Pennsylvania avenue. The ball
room will be decorated with paper fcstoons,
and the Ladies will be gowned in dresses
trimmed with crepe paper. Each gentle
man will be presented with papier niache
favors, and every feature will be prominent
by the elaborate Use of paper.
The morning times., 1896-02-16
niffaranf

Dangerous Dick-Ye tor me yer fatherkept
a clothin store before he died, an now
find out that he was hung for hoss-stealin'.
Arizona Abe betindignantly)-Inev said he
kept a clothin' store; said he was in the
clothes line when he died. That's what
they hung him with. Understan'?-San
Diego Sun.
The morning times., 1896-02-16
Knew Too Much

Mr. Chips-Mr Greathead, want to map
out line of journalistic study for you.
Young Assistant-I am pretty well up
to newspaper knowledge as it is sir.
Mr. ehips-I am aware of that, Mr.. Great
head but you know too nueh. l would sug-
gest that you devote one hour each day to
forgetting somethlng.-ehips
The morning times., 1896-02-16
a Vicarious Dose.

Wife-Well, Doctor, how is it with my
husband?
noctor-F air to middling, so to speak; he
wants a rest above all things. / have
written out a prescription for an opiate.
Wife-And when must / give him the
medicine?
Doctor-Him? The opiate is for you,
madam Louisville Home and Farm.
The morning times., 1896-02-16
Congressman White Renominated

Hon. George L. White, member ofCongress
from the Fifth Illinois district. was renom-
mated by acclamation last evening. Mr..
White was alderman in Chicag go seven years
and senator in Illinois for eight years before
his election to the Fifty-fourth Congress,
He has been at the head of the large hard
wood firm of George E. White & Co., of
Chicago, since 1868.
The morning times., 1896-02-16
Hanniness. Not Fame.

Willey-I tell you, it's better in the end
to be honest. Did you ever know rogue
who wasn't unhappy?
Shalley-No; but, then, one would hardly
expect a rogue to be happy when he is
known. It's the rogues who are not known
who are happy.-Woonsocket, R. l., Re
porter.
The morning times., 1896-02-16
Pickpocket Caught in the Act.

George Brown, colored, aged seventeen,
was caught in the act oil picking. the pocket
of Mr.. C. T. Lacy, of No. TIC Seventh street
southwest, of a gold watch at the horse
bazar yesterday afternoon. He was ar
rested by Policeman Sullivan and taken to
the First precinct station. where he was
locked up, charged with attempted robbery.
The morning times., 1896-02-16
BIRDS OF HAHT KINDS
Poultry ShaW Vas Attended hJ
SGCieIy en- MasSe.
MORE AWARDS ON MONDAY
Attendance AT the Big National EN-
hibiticn Exceeded All EXpecta; ions
a. to Size Last Sight-SeVeral
Awards of Prizes Have Been An
nounced-Many State Delegates

II there be in Washington today those
who have failed to discover tie beautiful
IN poultry they are the ones who did net
coto the exhibition at Center Market Hail
last night.
As il was, the place was crowded. Peo-
pie Of Washington, whether directly il
tercStcd or not. Will go to see what is
novel and unique. The exposition of the
America Poultry Association is tie great
est affair of the kiUd ever held here and
one of the greatest ever held in the West
cru hemisphere. one gentleman. who is
authority. saws il has been cXccllod only by
the Madison Garden show last year.
The list of every known breed of poultry
Is represented in The exhibit. II is an edu-
Gator as TO species aud 81 UdlylStOns-
Eggs. incubatorS. 'hroodcrs' and other
appIia nccS for mOthcring orphaned chicks
occupy "A room all to themselves. Last
night Matching was in progress, some en-
tcrprising firms having timed settings 10
the convenience OF the show, and il was
sight to see.
A BRILLIANT SIGHT.
Last night was the second night Of the
STOW. when one asCends the steps 10 the
lig han it sounds odd 10 hear roCsters
t'uwing, but The Saeacious chantlcleer
has not yet been educated to the refoIms
OF modern uses of electricity, and in his
innocence and tie effulgent gare around
HIm. sings his song as he would at early
uuru.
Chickens. chickens everywhere, ard not
2 bite TO eat Black chickens, white chick
,i.s, and chickens black and white, and red,
arG bloc. and brown. and mixtures of
U0lurS. They are preso nted in pens OF the
approved shape and style, and no two
kihdS get into thc same department
Thea there are ducks, geese, turkeys,
swans, guineas, peacoeks-everythnS ever
conceived of in fairyland barnyard.
There are shown all sorts of pens, houses,
nests, screens and all the paraphernalia per-
taininy o thecraft, besides literary bureau,
through which yOu may imagine yourself
poultry expert in a very short time.
And then the technical chicken talk is the
supremt order Of the converse. Everybody
talks chicken, and it is surprising how soon
some catch on TO the pet phrases.
Society seemed to consider the show Il
worthy place for il distinguished : patronage.
- Smart gowns and Prince Albert coats were
-- bvnomeans uncommon there last night, and
ID was enioya bic, too. In fact, the crowd
present was surprising even TO President
Manson and Secretary Howard. They told
The Times they did not look for such large
aSsemhage They fOnnd out the great
truth that Washington will go where there
is something interesting to see.
BUSINESS ON MONDAY.
So far the affair has been mostly show,
but on Monday business Will begin IN good
earnest The show Will continue TO ll:3O
Tuesday night. BIta few awards have been
made thus early Z. z. Shepherd of Croton
The morning times., 1896-02-16
TO THROW HIGH EXPLOSIVES.
Secretary Herbert Requests an APP
lot III n L ON

The Speaker laid before the House yes
terday a communication from Secretary
Herbert, requesting an appropriation OF
$50 900 TO enable the Navy Department TO
test nietho.is of throwing high explosives
from guns on board ship with ordinary
velocites.
In recommending the allowance, Secretary
Herbert saws that it is very deSira BILE to
secure Il safe method of throwing large
charges of high explosives, carrying safety
the necessary detonating compound, at the
ordinary velccitieS oh2 aimed iii powder guns
Methods have DecnpreSented. he says, which
can only be tested under special authority.
The morning times., 1896-02-16
Amateurs In Comedy.

The Aunt Matilda Dramatic Club viii
appear next Tuesday evening AT Masonic
Hall, Anacostia. The play is under the
direction OF Mt; 6linert vi per j Cannon, Inc
Nessrs. Simeon Harrison, Ra yuond Bevans,
10. A. O'Brien, Albert Smith Thomas smith,
William Watson, George Bean, Misses Jennie
Bean Annie Green, Cath. Rhodes and Marie
Green. Mr. William Ryan, The well-known
conedian, will render selections between
the acts.
The morning times., 1896-02-16
China Mail Again Postponed

The Postoffice Department has announced
that mails from China and Japan would be
dispatched via steamer Tacoma on the 27th
instant, instead Of the 21st, as previously
announced.
The morning times., 1896-02-16
Sell fo Pay ClafmS

George l.. Fegler and others yesterday
sued Edgar J Hulse and others 10 recover
on mechanics liens against lot 10, square
IO7, Georgetown, and the dwelling thereon.
The plaintiffs furuished materials for the
erection of the house. They ask that the
property be sold to- pay their claims, ag-
oregating 500.
The morning times., 1896-02-16
wbera,tbe- Sbins Arc

The cruiser New York LETT Tompknsville,
Staten Island, yesterday to Join Rear Adj
niiral Buncc's squadron at Hampton Roads
The gunboat hachiaS is at Chemulpo, the
port of Seoul, Dand marines sent to the
Korean capitals would come from that
vessel.
The morning times., 1896-02-16
New Trial for the Railway

Judge Cole yesterday granted Il new
trial in the case of Oscar and Carolina
| Reichert, who last week got a verdict for
81 200 against the Washih gton and George
! town Railroad Company. Mrs. Reichert
was hurt in leaving a car at Sixth street
! ard PENNSYLVANIA avenue in 1898.
The morning times., 1896-02-16
Marrlnse Licenses.

Licenses to marry were issued yesterday Y
afternoon to thu following:
George Mitchell Evans and Annie r.
Mitchell.
Garrett Reilly aud Mamie Sloan.
The morning times., 1896-02-16
Consclence From PennsyIya mia

A SIC conscience contribution from an
unknown party in Mifflintown, Pa, was
received at the Treasury yesterday.
The morning times., 1896-02-16
Receivers for a Kansas Bank.

COMPTROLLER Eckels has appointed Will
lam Rath receiver of tie Huinbolt First
National Bank of Humboldt, Kan.
The morning times., 1896-02-16

the great bear could hold out longer, and
She gave significant sigh, and Pen
caught on.
The morning times., 1896-02-16
union Vets MIKE READY
Local EhcampHents Met to Dis
CuSS General Plans.
WANT CONGRESS TO HELP
District Com missioners Were Ex-
pected ra Be Present-Comm
sioner Ross Has Agreed to Act as
Chairman of Executive Committee
on Arrangements.

The several local encarnpments Of the
Union Veterans Legion met last night at
| Union Veterans Hall, TO formulate plans
for the reception and entertainment of the
national organization, which is to hold its
eleventh annual encampment here during
October next.
In his prepatory remarks, Corp. James
Tanner, chairman of the meeting an
nounced that the District Commissioners
had promised To attend the meeting; also
that Commissioner Ross had agreed to
assume the chairmanship of the executive
committee, TO be appointed, TO direct the
work Of preparation.
DID NOT APPEAR.
The Commissioners did not put in an
appearance. Two sent word that they
were sick and nothing was heard from the
third.
The chairman OF the temporary arrange
ment committee, composed OF twenty-one
members, seven from each of the three local
| cncatnpmcntS, submitted the following as a
skeleton of the program for the entertain
| ment OF the veterans:
First day. reception and entertainment of
| the national Officers and the ladies' auxil
| larry; second day, parade and smaller re-
ceptiens; third day, visit To Arlington and
other places OF national interest; fourth
| day, banquet orSanp-firci
This program was designed so as not TO
| interfere with the busine SIS sessions of the
| encampment.
Col. David G.lFurhlan, OF Encampment
| No. 23. said il Washington desired in any
| way TO approach the hospitality accorded
| the veterans al Buffalo, the local encamp-
| nents muSt be mp and doing. In addition
| 10 the suggestions made by the committee
! OF twenty-one Ire thought an excursion 40
| Marshall Hall and an oyster roast would
| be a pleasant diversion A trip to Mount
| Vernon would prove interesting.
Col. Furman Believed the merchants and
| citizens would Subscribe literally when ap-
| proa ched by the committees.
Dr. Frank 7. Howe assured the meeting
! Of the unGua lifted support of the Washing
| ton press, and suggested that committees
| cmposed of merchants and other citizens
| could effect better results than bodies of
veterans alone.
WANT AN APPROP PRIATION.
Col Piersou of Encampment No. III, de
| plored the absence of the District Commits
| sioners, and suggested that they be invited
| to the next meeting. He urged the immc-
| date orga niZation of committees as the
| surcst meaus Of making the encampment
| a success The finance committee should
| be chosen at once, and its members should
| be selected with regard to their fitness TO
| exercise the functions that would deyolve
| upon them. Congress should be asked 10
| appropriate $4,000 TO be expended on
| the encampment
Major Frank Butts and other speakers
| supported Col. Persons suggestions.
The committee of tweuty-one was dele
gated to appoint an executive committee
| of as many members rs was deemed fit
| aud as soon as possible.
The committee was given the option of
| absorbing itself in the new body If eXpe-
dent 1t will meet Tuesday next to accom-
The morning times., 1896-02-16

So far the affair has been mostly show,
but on Monday business Will begin IN good
earnest. The show Will continue TO l1:30
Tuesday night. BIta few awards have been
made thus early. Z. z. Shepherd of Croton
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1896-05-22
HyattstOWn Items.

The commencement exercises Of Hyatts-
town public school held last Friday night,
under the direction of Mr. James E Duvall
and Miss Myra Wolfe, was a complete sue
cess. We must thank the patrons who took
so much interest as to aid us, and We feel
gratfied in seeing the children trying to do
their best. The program was as follows:
Opening song, Joy ms Sumner Day, by
the school; Address, Chas. Wartield; Reel
tation, A Boy Wanted, Vincent Tabler;
GLASS; of little tots; Dialogue, Premature
Proposal; Recitation, Two and Two are
Four; Music, Vacation is Coming; Recita
ton, My Best Friend Solo, Miss Delmer
Dudrow; Tableau, Evening Prayer; Dia-
logue, Frog Hollow Lyceum; Music, May {;
Recitation, Carrie WarfleId; Recitation,
Kate Tabler; Dialogue, The Irish Student;
Music, The Village Band Recitation, Tight
Times; Recitation, The Best Way; Shadow
Scenes, Oscar Taber and John McLain (;
Dialogue, Toms Practical Joke; Music,
Duet; Recitation, Garry Lewis; Recitation,
Japer Price; japanese Fan Drill Recita
ton, Vacation is Coming, Kathene Rhodes;
Valedictory, Lena Davis, with closing song,
Good by Dear Teachers.
Mr.. Jas. E. Duval and Miss Myra Wolfe
have returned to their respective homes for
vacation.
May 90 96. E.Z.