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The morning times., 1897-01-08
Hearing Adjourned.

Replying to Mr.. Truesdell. Col Britton
showed that the Commissioners had acted
with due knowledge of all the risks of the
undertaking in giving the permits. They
placed themselves in that position and now
declare that to undo it viii be To the
detriment of the public service
He said that the so-called decision of
Judge Cole was not on the merits OF the
controversy, and that this the Commits
siOners knew when they issued the per-
mits. The Commissioners had an oppor-
tunity TO get final decision, but they
would not Cooperate with the nited
States Company. 1t was time it was
wanted, and not the law. They assumed
that mere utterance on an intcrlOcutory
order declared legal principle, and then
fastened on to grant the permits with
the subway bill pending, and the knOwl-
edge that the whole matter would be dis
cussed again in the Senate Yet the
permits were granted on December 2, be-
fore the meeting OF Congress. He con-
Guided by crticiSing the loose manner in
which the permits were drawn, there be-
ing no specifications, no definition of the
character of construction, no restriction,
except as 70 what the Engineer Commits
sioner shall deem best. never saw such a
thing in my life. 1t may he a very good
thing for the District. but it struck me as
d wild scramble To get into the territory
of the opposition"
Chairman NcMillanad iournedth the hearing
ut this point. It will be resumed on
notification from the committee.
The morning times., 1897-01-08

A beautiful tea was given from to
6 yesterday afternoon by Mrs Davidson.
OF East Capitol street. in honor of Miss
Eva Sanders, OF Williamsport, Va. Tho
decorations in the diniagroom were OF
pink. the centerpiece Of the table being
an exquisite mass OF La France roses, with
broad pink satin ribbons prettily arranged
and pink wax lights.
Mrs. Davidson, go owned in violet silk, and
Miss Sanders, in white organdie. with
sash OF yellow satin ribbon. were assisted
by Misses Mary and ElIHorc Davidson, in
white organdie and white ribbons, and
Miss Louise Wheeler in dove gray
Miss Netta Davidson in dainty ctea-
ton OF pink silk and chiffon, poured
chocolate, and Mrs. Rose Matthews, in
black lace, served the cafe frappe
The morning times., 1897-01-08

little Billy Scott, and excellent vocal
solos rendered by Mr.. L. d. Keane.
Among those present were: Masters Joe
Keane, frankie and Howard Tabler, Willie
Benham, Artie Scott, NorvaI Tabler, and
Jimmy Bryan, who also entertained the
guests with recitations.
The morning times., 1897-01-08

true that the policy OF Congress was
toward monopoly in the city government
and had been for hundred years. This
was proved by its policy toward under
ground railways 1t undertakes 70 rrgu-
late one company rather than to permit
number of contestants or 'coIlusive
competitors for sell out or a freeze out "
The morning times., 1897-01-08

Mrs. Catchngs of Mississippi has issued
cards for tea in honor of her guest,
Miss Scott, of Mississippi.
The morning times., 1897-01-08

rs Children's Z lit ed
Hoods and Caps, formerly
sold for IS, IS, SO and soc,
for .12lLc each
The morning times., 1897-01-08
MARRIED.

BEHRENs-FORREsTE December %,
1896, at The residence OF Rev. F Ben
son, in Alexandria, Va, John f r Behrrus
and Ellen Josephine Forester. II
The morning times., 1897-01-08

Capt. and Mrs. Luther K. Hare have sent
out invitations + the wedding of their
daughter, Mi. Camilla Elizabeth Hare,
TO Mr. Ja Buckneli Lippincott. OF Phila-
deIpbia. on Wednesday, January 20, at
noon, at st. Johns.
The morning times., 1897-01-08

Mrs. William II. Daw and Miss Florence
Cluss, No. 230l II street north west, Will
be at home this afternoon. from to Z
O'Clock, assisted by Mrs. j. G.. Harvey,
Miss Blanch Newman, Mrs. G. Kimball,
Miss George Newton, and Mrs. d. p.
Morgan.
The morning times., 1897-01-08

Mrs. Brice, who is never more charm
ngly gracious than when dispensing the
hospitality for which she is justly noted.
gave the first OF her Thursday recep-
tions yesterday afternoon The handsome
residence on II street was throngsd with
callers from O'Clock until dusk. the
guests including almost the entire Sena-
torial body, in " hose honor the reception
WIS held. and which VIII be repeated Cn
Thurstla vs. of each week during this month
and next.
Mrs. Brice received in beautiful ard
almost indescribable toilet OF plum velvet
that flashed changes of olive green AMI
grey The bodice WAS trimmed with
ivory passemcnterie heavily studded with
jet, and the vest of ivory satin was yelled
with the same shade OF lace.
The morning times., 1897-01-08

One lot Scotch Plaid Dress
Goods, doubI g width,
for. ........7[-c yd
The morning times., 1897-01-08

One lot Plain and Plaid
trash, suitable for kitchen
use 33Zc yd
The morning times., 1897-01-08

| the Fourth Artillery, to Lieut. David
| NJ King, an Instructor at West Point, was
celebrated by Father Brockback, last even
ing, at the Washington Barracks.
The attractive home of Capt. and Mrs.
| Fuger was beautifully decorated with
the artillery red and green Exception
| ally fine holly framed windows and door
| WAYS, while graceful festoons of smilax
| beautificd walls and formed frieze
| about the room.
| In the dra wingroom the mantel was
clustered with pOinsetta, rich, red roses,
| and carnations, the vivid flowers ming
! ling among the maidcn-hair ferns in an
| exquisite arrangement.
| The French windows at the back of the
/ drawing-room opened OH a large gallery
which had been enclosed for the occasion,
! the walls and ceiling being draped with
the Stars and Stripes
Here again the decorations of holly and
smilaX were effectively used, and grace
fully grouped palms completed the trans
| formation, over which fell the soft light
| f Japanese lanterns in red and green.
! The guests were received by Capt and
| Airs. Fuger, the former in his artillery
! uniform, and Mrs. Fuser in a handsome
gown of black satin and lace, with jew
eled passementerie
| At O'Clock Father Brockback entered
the drawingroom, ami awaited the bridal
party at the temporary altar which bore
silver candeiabra agiow with white waxen
candles. 1t was beautifully decorated with
Bride roses and white hyacinths
The bride was handsomely gowned in
heavy white satin and carried Bride roses
! She was attended by her sister, Miss Alice
| Fugcr, in white silk and chiffon The
| groom and his best man, Lieut. Fuger. of
! the Thirteenth Infantry, were in full dress
Uniform, as were all the officers present
During the ceremony the Fourth Artillery
Band played softly, and at its conclusion
burst into the joyous Mendelssohn march
! A hands ONE wedding feast was spread
in the dining-room and punch was served
in the bunting draped, flower-decked gal
lery.
Lieut.. and Mrs King left almost i'm
mediately after the ceremony for New
York. They will remain there shorttim
before proceeding to West Point, where
Lieut.. King Is now stationed.
Among the guests were Col and Mrs.
Elliot, Capt. and Mrs. Crosby p. Wilbur
Sir. and Mrs Donn, the Misses Dom, and
Mr.. Edward Pom, Miss Collins, Major and
Mrs. Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. Bowen, DR. Ayres,
Mrs. Campbell, Mr.. and Mrs. Weckey, DR.
McKeever, Lieut.. and Mrs. Hawthorne
Mr. and Mrs Adair, Col. and Mrs Guenther
Major and Mrs. Rawls and Miss Rawls.
Capt. and Mrs Ennis, and Miss Ennis,
Capt. and Mrs Chase, Major and Mrs
Lancaster, Lieut.. and Mrs Chamberlain,
and Lieutenants Stone, Alexander, GilIr ore.
Anderson, Haener, Hamilton, Treyard
and Fleming
The morning times., 1897-01-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Baxter Rees, whose
marriage occurred a few weeks ago, are
spending Iortion of their honeymoon in
Baltimore. They are registered at the
Stafford.
The morning times., 1897-01-08
Miss Anna c. Beck, OF this city, is y
guest OF Miss Lillian Cammerer, of Phila-
delphia.

MadaTae de Rengifo, wife OF the charge
daffaircs OF Colombia, entertained at a 3
O'Clock tea yesterday afternoon, followed
10y dinner at s O'Clock to the Young
ladies OF the receiving party
Tie hostess was gowned in toilet OF
white mouSsclinc de Sole over accordeOn
pleated green silk, that was most becOm-
ing to her dainty blonde coluring. She
was assisted in receiving the large as
sembage OF callers by Madame Lazo
Arriaga, Miss Andrade, Mrs. Mccartney,
Mrs. w \. Irwin, Miss Hichf orn, Miss
Bart our, Miss Gushing and Miss Kcywortil-
Bari our.
The drawing room and reception hall
were beautifully dec GRATED with palms and
wild asparagus and the mHntels Were
banked with aZalias md ferns.
On the tea table We're clusters of Amer
lean Beauty roses and ferns, and the silver
candelabra held red wax candies that
burned under ruby red shades.
In the dingipgIoom Madame Arnaga
served cake frappe, while in the sec ond
drawing-I DOM the young ladies of the re-
Ceving group altcrnated in refreshing the
guests with punch. The gentlemen in
vited to meet the young ladies at dinner
were Mr. Eastman, Count Galarga Mr.
BcnItcz, Mr. Andrade and Mr.. Pastor.
The morning times., 1897-01-08

1900 yds Plain and Striped
Shirting, Waist and Dress
Ginghams. 1219c quality
For ......... Sc yd
The morning times., 1897-01-08
Senator Harris Quoted.

Senator Harris. From what do yoa
read7-'
Col. Rrittou- The Congressional Rec
ord
Senator Harris. What seaatore''
Col BTieton- You"
This created a broad smile all around
the ROOM
And will repeat 1t because it was SO
clearly stated, as, in fact, everything is
usually stated with elearness by that Sena-
tor"
Senator Harris "AII Senators state
things clearly"
Mr. Crosby minated that the quotation
from Harris was out OF connection, but
Col. RittOn read the whole extract to
show that these statements were made
with view OF getting legislation for the
Potomac Company, and that the restriction
as to west of Rock Greek only was in the
mind of the Senate when the appropriation
bill was agreed to.
Mr.. Crosby: The United States Com
pany was also limited
Col. BrittOB: Perhaps so, but that fact
did not give the P PotOmac Company heright
TO invade our territory"
Col. Britton then specified the lines along
which the Potomac Company was parallel
ing the lines of the United States Company,
approaching them in some places within a
few inches. He also called the attention
of the committee 70 the admissions OF Mr..
Crosby that there were provisions in the
cOnduits for more service than was con-
templated in the mere contract for a few
arc lights, and that the system being put
down in the city was different from that
in Georgetown He also described it as a
system of not mere than two OF three feet
below the surface, made up of little con-
duits. little beds of mort tar and generally
Inefficient structures. He hadn't seen u
manhole along the route he had observed.
The morning times., 1897-01-08

The tea to lie given this afternoon by
Mrs. George Westinghouse Will be her
first large entertainment since the family
have established themselves in their pres
ent home, on Dupont circle.
The morning times., 1897-01-08

800 yds All-wool Plaid
Dress Goods heretofore sold
fer 45c yd, for. zoe yd
The morning times., 1897-01-08

These are among the
most prominent this
week.
500 yds Fine White Domet
Flannel Remnants Worth
loc yd. For .o3zc yd
1000 yds A Bleached N.
Y. Mills Cotton Remnants
for.......65 65sc yd
The morning times., 1897-01-08
Corporations Favored.

Col. Britton cited several local examples
in which Congress preferred one corpora
ton 70 numter OF competitors. For
fifty years, for instance, there had been
but one gas company. He then adverted
to the rise and progress OF the United States
company and its great extensions for ths
public and private service. There could
be no question that Congress had recog-
ntzed 1t as the only company up to 1891
This being denied by Mr. Crosby. Col.
Britton replied that it was even admitted
by Judge Cole. Col BTitton then wens
into the history OF the formation Of the
Potomac Company a. a competitor in
1S9I'95, its efforts 70 get permits and
the adverse decision OF Justice Bingham
Defeated there, they went to Congress
and IN this connection Col Britton de-
scribed the efforts there made, led by
Mr. Brney, "a friend of the Potomac
Company" IN It's behalf
Ali or the devices for letting IN outside
bidders were struck out OF the Pitney
amendments by the Senate, and there was
a return to the old system In the Iegis-
latiOn which was eventually passed there
was no doubt that the Potomac Company
was Confined west Of Rock Greek.
When said Col Britton. the Senate
was considering the amendments the best
and cIcarest statcTnent was made perhaps
on June 8 by Senator, who said; There
has never been a proposition upon the
part OF the Potomac Company to invade
the territory Of the United States Com
pany.'"
The morning times., 1897-01-08

Odds and ends i'm. Fine
Pillow Casing and Sheet
ing Remnants.
9-8 for &c yd. 5-4 for 1oc yd.
ga for 1215c yd. IA for lac yd.
"a for 15c yd. Ia for 2oc yd.
4,6oo yds 1-yd wide Fa-
NOUS Sea Island PercaleS
for &c yd
The morning times., 1897-01-08

Gen. and Mrs. Miles viii entertain at
dinner this evening.
The morning times., 1897-01-08

&c 4-4 UnbIesched Cotton
The morning times., 1897-01-08

$50 yds 5o-in Navy Blue
and Black Storm Serge
for. ..l9c yd
The morning times., 1897-01-08

Goldenbere's, e26-o2s 9TH. 7O6 K St.
The morning times., 1897-01-08

) 3satincovered down comforts-sliShtiy
soIled. reduced from ST. TO SIS.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-07-22
(ro pE coSriSuEp.)
The Mashonaland Doll.

No doubt the earliest manufactured
toy OF all was the doll. Little girls
play with dolls everywhere. and have
always done SO. Indeed, among the
Bechuanans and Basutos at the present
time married women carry dolls until
they are supplanted by real children.
There is for Its possessor curious in
dividunlity about doll. altogether un-
accountable to other people. How Oft
en- may It be observed that n child
will neglect the splendid new five shil-
ling waxen beauty. with its gorgeous
finery, and cling faithfully to the dis
reputable, nasoless wreck OF rags that
has been It's favorite hitherto! Some
thing causes other children. besides
Helen's babies. to dislike "buyed dol
lics," even In the presence Of an article
made OF an old towel. This some
thing. whatever It is. is doubtless a
great comfort to the small girls of
Mashonaland. 1t is an innocent. arm
less sort OF affair. without any such dis
flgurement rs waist or shoulders might
cause. no knee joints to get unfastened.
and nothing at the end OF Its legs to
cause expense at the shoemakers. As
regards dress. 1t is inexpensive. the
whole suit of apparel consisting OF n
piece OF string threaded through hole
humanely bored through the head
The Strand.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-07-22

Solomon gave grunt of doubtful
approval.
Good night. Solomon" continued
the minister.
A word Of protest was on the sex
toms tongue. but he checked 1t in time !;
then with one last stare Of amazement,
perplexity and surprise he left the
room.
"The warl's comm to an en-" he
muttered. as he ascended the stairs to
his room. "A BARN in oor
house!-a lassie In the minister's ain
bed! Weel. weel. weel!'
Meantime. Mr.. Lorraine sat by the
bedside, looking at the child. who had
almost Immediately fallen asleep.
Presently he reached out his arm and
took one OF her little hands into his
own. and his eyes were dim and his
soul was travelling back to the past!
Hours passed thus. and he still sat in
q dream.
Marjorie. my bonny door, he mur-
INJURED aloud again. SIS this indeed a
gift from God-and you?"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-07-22
Novelty In Type Material.

A new idea in type material is the
combination Of glass with celluloid or
hard rubber. The body Of the type is
made of rubber or celluloid upon which
glnss-topped letters are firmly cement-
cd. In order that the face of the type
in the form may not touch, the ex-
trcme face is a trine smaller than the
body portion. Great advantages are
claimed for this sort Of type. among
them being that glass will wear very
much longer than metal. and the print
will therefore be sharper and clearer.
with the slightly elastic base and the
small sections in which the letters arc
made there is but little danger OF
breakage, evon with very rapid work
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-07-22

Mr.. Andrew Carnegie's announce
msnt that he is about to give away a
million dollars more to good objects.
leads the Boston Herald to say. in
words which we heartily indorse. that
his purpose shows that he Is still Of
tho opinion that the best time for q
rioh. man to spend his money in doing
good to his fellow men is while he Is
yet alive. It is glorious idea. and
well worthy tho imitation Of his fell
low-millionaires. Tho trouble is that
rich men think they arc never going
to die. and that there's time enough to
dispose Of their money anyway"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-07-22

The welcome reception Of the Har-
ward University crews coach at tho
headquarters Of the Yale oarsmen. and
the invitation extended to him to In
spect the Yale crew at their practice.
may be regarded as the anal blow to
the system Of spying upon tho secret
practice OF crews matched for compe-
tition. This time-honored feature OF
the training period has savored too
strongly Of professionalism to be . at
adjunct Of college sport.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-07-22

The developments Of modern warfare
arc not encouraging to s!Glkers. Hid.
ing behind tree will be useless in tho
next war. according to surgeon who
has been taking notes In Cuba. The
bullet from Mauser rife goes through
n large tree with ease. It also Is SAID
that q bullet often passes through the
human body without disabling . conf
blatant. the wound OF exit not exceed
Ing in size that OF entrance. The other
firearms OF the Cubans are said to be
FAR more destructive than the modern
rifles Of the Spanish troops when they
strike . person, but they have not the
ability to bore through troos to get at
their vtctims.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-07-22

The best thing John Cailicott. the
colorcd end-of-the-world prophet OF
Lafayette. Ind. can do now ID to go
out Of the prophesying business with
out delay. Mr.. Callicott has been tell
Ing us for fifteen years that the end
was coming at certain times. and every
time he has disappointed a whole lot
Of people. John Is said to be an ex-
cellent plasterer. and we would advise
him to stick to his business hereafter
and refrain from attempting to scare
us to death.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-07-22

The ofiicial Austrian crop estimates.
according to Beerbohm. are $4,000. 900
to $4,000. 900 metric hundred weights Of
wheat, against $4,000. 900 metric hum
dredweights In 1896. The rye crop IL
estimated at 11.o00. 900 to 10000. 900 me-
trlc hundredweights. against $4,000. 900
metric hundredweights in 1896. Bar
ley, 10000. 900 to 11.000.0 900 metric hum
dredweights. against 100000 me-
trio hundredweights in 1896. II fav-
orable weather continues these esti-
mates may be largely improved.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-07-22

As bearing upon the present i'm
proved methods Of gold mining the
statement in the annual report Of one
OF tho largest mines In Colorado
showing that since the organization of
the company the average cost Of pro-
ducing Il worth Of gold has been 81
cents. Il interesting. The extent to
which new methods can be applied to
old mines even il Just coming TO be
realized.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-07-22

St. Petersburs's population IL 1851
e23. according to the Russian CENSUS
taken this spring: that of Moscow il
9ss.6l0. Of Warsaw 6l4.752. and Of
Odessa l04.651. Out Of . total Rus
Sian population of 1928. Eli. 900 there arc
6i,6l6.S20 men. An unexpected discov-
cry Is that of an Increase in the popu-
lation Of the new provinces In central
Asia.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-07-22

A traffic agreement has been made between
the burlington 4 Missouri and the Denver 4
Gulf by which Montana ores used In the
Denver and Pueblo smciicrs. which formerly
were shipped by way of the Oregon Short
Line und the Union Pacific. will now reach
their destination by way of the Huntington
nnd the Eikhorn 4 Missouri Valley line to
Orin Junction and by the Cheyenne & North
crn branch of the Denver 4 Gulf from Orln
Junction to Denver. Shipments over the
new route are now being made and are max
Ing the Cheyenne & Northern busy line.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-07-22

Rev. William H. Noyes has resigned
as a missionary in Japan Of the Amer
lean board. on the ground that he is
uncertain whether he believes some OF
the doctrines inculcated by the board.
It was his ayowal Of belief in proba-
tion after death that brought about
the famous controversy over that ques-
ton in the board some years ago.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-07-22

Founder" Bradley has popularized
Asbury park by erecting what he
calls trysting tower for lovers. Here
Cupid will hold high carnival. and a
generation Of young men and maidens
will rise up to call the name Of Brad
ley blessed. This fills a long-felt want
in almost every thickly settled COM
munity.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-07-22

The treasury department figures in
dIcates decrease Of one hundred thou
sand in the immigration Of the year.
Not O tear will be shed over this "loss."
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-07-22
~ -
CHAPTER III.

L FIVE O'Clock the
n e 1t m o r n ! n 6.
" h e n s o l O m on
Mucklebackit. can
die in hand, de-
scended the stairs.
he found the min
lister sitting by the
bedside fast asleep.
with his gray head
resting on the eide
OF the pillow. and
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-07-22

It may be correct to speak Of the
Turk as the "sick man OF the east"
but the unfortunate Greeks have rea-
son to know that he is not 30 consump-
tive as he looks.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-07-22

Calling a man pessimist never did
and never will close the eyes of the
people to an unpleasant situation.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-07-22

The town Of Washington. Pa. has a
widows row. where there are nine lone
females within block and only one
bachelor.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-07-22

Owney, the postal dog. is now dead
for the third time. Three times and
out for Owney.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-07-22
The Rocky Ford Enterprise.
ROCKY FORD. COLO.
The Sharkey-Maher fight was won by
the police in the seventh round.

II the Japanese are spelling for
fight. perhaps they can be accommo-
dated.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-07-22

Onr stock of blanks is being constant.
ly increased. II the above list does NOS
contain what you want call on us nnyhow'
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-07-22

A +. A. n. st. John Lodge No. IS.
Meets on tho first and third Thursday even
Ing In each month. J. O. VnoIAN
g. II. VINcHELI., Sec. W. N,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-07-22

nEGREE OF REBEKAH Violet Lodge No. 3
Meets on tho second and fourth Saturday
Mns. MATTE HuLsK, n. q.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-07-22
SOCIETY DIRECTORY.
LODGES.

LODGES.
T O. o. F. Rocky Ford Lodge No. 81.
Meets overy Tuesday evening,
W. B. GoDIN. N. @.