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Evening star., 1897-02-13
THE AQUEDUCT TUNNEL
Senate Subcommittee Discusses the Project
for Its Completion.
What Mr.. Mcmillan Says of the Neces-
sity for an Improvement of
the Water supply.

The subcommittee en- the District of CO.
lumbla of the Senate committee on appTo-
priations had the District appropriation bill.
which has passed the House of Representa-
tives under consideration this morning. A
number of paragraphs of the bill were
read over and informally discussed.
Mr.. Mcmillan, chairman Of the Senate
committee on the District of Columbia
appeared before the subcommittee and
argued in favor Of two amendments he has
proposed to the District of Columbia ap-
preparation BILL providing for an appro-
priation for the completion of the Wash
ington Aqueduct tunnel and also appro-
priating $4,000 for the construction of
two buildings for the treatment of con-
tagious disease cases on grounds Of ex-
Isl ting hospitals. The amendment provid-
ing for the completion of the Washing
ton Aqueduct tunnel carries appropria-
ton of $685. 1868. 1t is for the compile
tion of the Washington Aqueduct tunnel
and its accessories and the Howard Uni
versity reservoir, the work or said tun-
mel and accessories to be carried on in ac-
cordance with the plans of the board of
experts set forth in its report of Janu-
airy II, 1896. Mr.. Mcmillan dwelt upon the
great necessity of the city of Washington
for abundant water supply and urged
the subcommittee in strong terms to al
low the appropriation.
Speaking 10 Star reporter regarding his
support of these items for increasing the
water supply and for providing accommo-
dations for patients suffering from con-
tagious diseases. Mr.. Mcmillan said he be-
lievcd they would both be favorably re-
ported in the Dictrict of Columbia appro-
priation bill. as members of the subcom-
mittee addressed by him seemed fully i'm
pressed with the necessity for these i'm
provements. He said that when once the
completion of the aqueduct tunnel and
the Howard University reservoir is accom-
plished he proposes to turn his attention
to the subject of filtration. and is in favor
of having Congress provide for the filtra-
ton of all the water that comes to the
city.
The Senate last year provided in the Dis
trict of Columbia appropriation bill for
the completion of the tunnel and the reser-
voir, but the House of Representatives re-
fused to concur with the amendments
which were stricken out in conference.
Members of the House argued at that time
that they had not had sufficient opportuni-
" to investigate this subject, which they
regarded as an important one. and on that
objection they refused to concur in the
amendment. A like objection can hardly
be urged this year, and advocates of this
Improvement are very hopeful that it Will
be provided for by Congress.
Evening star., 1897-02-13
MRS. MckINLEY'S GOWNS.
The inaugural Wardrobe Being Pre-
pared I'm Chicago.

CHICAGO, February 13.--The inaugural
wardrobe OF Mrs. Wm. Mckinley. prepara-
tions for which have been the objects of
two visits TO this city the part of the
coming first lady of the land, is completed.
1t consists of ten rich costumes of satin.
velvet and silver cloth, and will be shipped
from this city today to the Mckinley home
at Canton, Ohio. The costumes to be worn
en- inaugural and state occasions viii be
among the most magnificent ever displayed
in Washington society.
The cost of the costumes will be between
5000 and $4,000. They are pronounced by
those who have viewed them to be among
the best creations of the art of dressmak-
ing which have yet been attained n this
country.
The gown to be worn at the Inauguration
is especially handsome. The material Is
what is known cloth of silver. The
groundwork is of white satin, heavily wovel
with silver thread, in conventionalized
lily design. The train, which is plain. itIll
and sweeping. measures two yards and a
half in length. on the left side it is open
over a panel of seed pearls embroidered on
satin. Beginning at the bottom is q founce
of Venetian point lace of special and
beautiful design, half yard in width,
which is cascaded narrow at the bottom
and gradually widens toward the top. antl
1t is extended its full width over the hip
and out 10 the back, where IL is partly con-
cealed under the full train.
The right side of the skirt is also sashe1
open half way up, and under that is AN
embroidered petiicoat OF pearls.
The bodice is tight-fitting and slightly
nointed front and back The lower part
is of silver cloth and the upper and back of
pearls The same beautiful lace that is
used IN the ftounce is fastened at the waist
line into a narrow point ard il drapei
wider toward the shoulders in a Nshape.
The collar Is of pearl embroidered satin.
and from it is high Medici collar of the
lace. The sleeves are long and fairly tight
and are finished at the wrist with Nandyke
effect, embroidered at the edge. from which
they fall from narrow lace OF the same de-
sign as that On the skirt.
With this gown Mrs. Mckinley wears a
number Of diamonds to fasten the lace on
the front of her gown. the handsomest be-
ing a diamond star and sunburst OF un-
usually brilliancy. The lining of this beau
tiful gown is of white satin heavy and
rich. Around the bottom and side are
half dozen ruffies to give full effect.
The lace which is used was made espe-
c.ally for the establishment where the
gown was designed. 1T Is almost priceless
in value, the whole pattern being purchased
by Mrs. Mckinley.
Evening star., 1897-02-13
RIVER IMPROVEMENTS,
Work Suspended ON Account of the
Recent Cold Snap.

Recent Cold Snap.
According to Major Allen, the engineer
officer in charge of the Potomac river i'm
provements, the recent cold and freezing
weather has caused a temporary suspen-
sion Of active operations on the sea wall
on the margin of the reclaimed area A
few laborers have been employed for the
last month in clearing the brush away
from the reservation and in taking gen.
eral care of the work. The river was open
from January l to %, when 1t froze over
and on the 9th utimo the Ice reached a
thickness of four inches, closing naviga-
ton to all vessels except the Norfolk
steamers and tugs with ice ploughs. On
the Both ultimo the ice in the tidal reser-
voir was 5l2 inches thick.
Specifications have been prepared for
dredging in the Virginia channel of the
Potomac, both above and below the Long
bridge, under the appropriation of .he act
of June 3, 1896. Bids for this work will be
opened by Major Allen on the nth instant
During the present month arrangements
will be made for the renewal of work of
repairing pier No. of the Aqueduct bridge,
under the modified project recently ap-
proved by the chief of engineers.
Evening star., 1897-02-13

to be hopeless to expect the powers to do
more than to prevent the conflict from
extending to the neghboring states. To
exercise a wholesome influence, that paper
continues, that object must be the first
ts SIX OF German policy. The report that
German diplomacy was supporting Greece
the Post announces mere invention, and
says that Germany cannot support Greece
If she intends with selfish aims to attack
the Island of Crete while 1t is denuded Of
troops. On the contrary the Post asserts,
it must ra her be regarded that Turkey
would be justified In sending troops across
the Tptssalian frontier.
The Berlin correspondent Of the Times
says that there Is no doubt that the fore
goirg statements of the Berlin Post repre-
sent Germany's official views, and II any
thing. understates rather than overstates
the feeling prevailing in Berlin on the
subject Of the Greek policy. The correspon-
dent can find no traces of any opinion in
Germany favoring the policy recently
adopted by Greece.
King Georges Feeling.
PARIS, February l3.-The Gaulois today.
referring to the Cretan question, asserts
that when the King of Greece was in Paris
in November last he informed the French
government that being no longer able to
resist the aspirations of the Greek people.
and being aware of the unfriendly DISPOSE
ton of Rusisa he was compelled to draw
closer to Great Britain and Austria
The Gaulois also declares that sensa-
tion has been caused in diplomatic circles
on receipt of the report that Emperor Will
lam of Germany yesterday announced his
adhesion to the policy Of France and Rus
sia in the east.
This has, however, led the Gaulois to
warn Germany that France will not lose
sight of the question of AlsaceLorraine.
Evening star., 1897-02-13
DISTRICT IN CONGRESS
The Committee to Investigate Charitable
Institutions Meets.
Report OF the Columbia Railway
Bills Reported FavOrnbly in
the Senate.

The joint select committee to investigate
the charities and reformatory institutions
In the District of Columbia held a meeting
thls morning in the room of the Senate
committee on the District of Columbia
There were present Senators Mcmillan
Faulkner and Martin, and Representatives
Pitney, Blue and Dockery. Matters relat-
ing to the work of the committee were in
formally discussed, and it was decided to
begin the investigation by sending a letter
of inquiry to various charitable and re-
formatory institutions in the District Of
Columbia.
Columbia Railway Report.
TIE annual report of the Columbia Rail-
way Company of the District Of Columbia
for the year ended December 81. 1896, was
laid before the Senate today. The receipts
OF the conn any are shown by this report
to be sl6S GSS.9G The total operating ex-
penses of the road during the year were
$SSS 7T3
Bills Favorably Reported.
Mr.. Mcmillan. from the committee on
the District of Columbia. made a favorable
report in the Senate today on his proposed
amendment to the District of Columbia
appropriation bill, as follows:
ITO pay for land condemned under the
highway act approved Mar,h 3, lsa3 for
extension of Rhode Island avenue from I'd
TO I'D streets northwest. $4,000 The
amendment was referred to the committee
on appropriations
Mr. Mcmillan also made e. favorable re-
port IN the Senate on House bill IoI2l to
compe! street railway companies in the
District of Columbia to remove abandoned
tracks, and for other purposes. He also
presented n petition from the Brightwood
Avenue Citizens Association protesting
against the location of z contagious disease
hospital on the grounos known as the
Scheutzen Park, situated on Brightwood
avenue.
MI Mcmillan also fayorably renorted
from the committee on the District of Co
Iuinpla a bill 10 prevent the impersonation
oI inspectors of the health department of
the District of Columbia
TO Pay Margaret KENNEDY.
MI Roach introduced in the Senate TO-
gay by request, an amendment proposed
TO be offered TO the general deficiency an
propria ton bill to pay Margaret Kennedy.
widow of John Kennedy, 81, 600 for prom
erty taken and destroyed by the Union
army during the war on a farm owned nv
sdld John Kennedy, located in the District
Oh toiumoia, on which Fort Sedgwick was
erected. "'
Evening star., 1897-02-13
Dentl, OF Gen. shelbx.

KANSAS CITY, No., February 13-Gen
Shelby died at his country home eight
miles from Adrian, Mo-. at 4 o'clock this
morning. The end came peacefully. The
patient had been unconscious since early
Monday morning, and had been slowly dy-
ing since that time. At a consultation of
physicians last night. 1t was given out that
death must come before morning, and the
family had been constant watchers at the
bedside Of the dying general
Definite arrangements for the funeral
have not yet been made. but 1t Is believed
that Gen. Shelby will be buried in Kansas
City, where his family reside.
Evening star., 1897-02-13
CALLERS ON MCKINLEY.
Senator Thurston with Delegates
From ZaneNyflle.

CANTON. Ohio, February Ex-senator
John N. Thurston Of Omaha, Neb., ac-
companted by Mrs. Thurston. arrived IN
Canton this morning on the special train
bearing the delegates from GAINESVILLE to
Cleveland. Senator Thurston's arrival was
unexpected. Upon their, arrival at the Nc
Klnley home they were shown into the
south parlor Senator Thursten's call is a
social one, and has no poktical Significance
he having been in GAINESVILLE for the Ohio
Republican League banquet. Among the
prominent callers this morning were DR..
w. Seward Webb Of New York presidept
of the Wagner Palace car Company and
vice president of the New York Central
railroad.
Mr.. Webb was accompanied by his wife
(nee Miss vanderbilD hts brother, Capt. +.
Edgarton Webb, and Mr. Hart Lyman of
the New York Tribune. The party arrived
at o'clock via the Cleveland, Canton and
Southern railroad. in DIR. Webb's private
car Ellsmere. DIR. and Mrs. Webb were
driven to the Mckinley residence.
Evening star., 1897-02-13
INTERNATIONAL CHESS MATCH.
The Score Was Tied When "a Recess,
Was Taken.

NEW YORK, February 13.-Spectators at
the international chess match were on
hand early today. The Americans were
confident of making a good fight today,
and if possible regaining the ground lost
yesterday. The players looked in good
form when play was called.
The first dispatches exchanged this morn
ing came speedily. About ten minutes
after play commenced and when only a
couple of moves had been exchanged, Le-
cock resigned to Showalter the bulletin
board showing thirty-six moves. The
score became one victory for each side
The next development was the winning
of Barry, American. over Lawrence, Bri-
ton, in thirty-four moves. Then the score
was evened up by Holms, American, re-
signing to Jackson, Briton, after forty
three moves. Mills. Briton, offered a draw
to Hymes, American. Score: America, IL
Great Britain, 21-2. Teed, American, Of
fered draw to Cole, Briton, which was
refused.
Recess was taken at 100 pm until 3
o'clock.
Evening star., 1897-02-13
Grounding of the BROOKLYN.

Orders went out from the Navy Depart
inent today for the creation of a court of
inquiry to investigate the circumstances
surrounding the grounding Of the Brook
iyn In the Delaware river recently. The
detail of the court. which is still subject to
change, will probably be Commodore
Dewey. Capts. Watson and Picking, and
Lieut.. Stanton recorder. It will meet
at League Island navy yard early next
week
Evening star., 1897-02-13
RISING OF THE WATERS.
The River Several Feet Above the
Danger Line at Evansville, Ind.

EVANSVILLE, Ind, February 13.-TEe
river is still rising. The gauge indicates
3o LILO feet, lilo feet above the danger
line. A large amount of loose gorge ice,
mixed with all kinds of wreckage from
floating craft and drift from bottom lands
above has carried down the river win the
current.
The immense piles of ice which We're left
by the gorge still hang on and are increas-
ing the apprehension among the river men
and merchants of this city over the posi-
ton in which the city is left.
A farmer from below reported that two
men, while attempting to cross the river
in their skiff, yesterday, few miles below
this city. were caught by the ice and lost
their lives
Evening star., 1897-02-13
RICHARD QUAY ARRESTED.
Charged With Furnishing LfbeIous
Stntcments for Publication.

PITTSBURG, Pa. February 13.-Richar1 4
r. Quay son of Senator Quay. was arrest
ed this morning on charges of criminal libel
preferred by State Senators C. L. Magee
and William Finn. He is charged with
furnishing the material for the article pub
lished in the Commercial Gazette stating
that Magee and Finn had sold out 10 Ham
na in the Mckinley canvass for the nonl-
ination.
Mr.. Quay gave a bond OF s1,OOa In each
case for hearing on Monday. Other ar
rests In connection with the case are prone
iRed.
Evening star., 1897-02-13
Marine Hand Ordered ia p,,x.

The Secretary Of the Navy has ordered
the Marine Band to play at the congress Of
the Daughters of the American Revolution
at the Columbia Theater, the morning of
the I'D instant. and at the opening of the
Corcoran Gallery of Art .on the evening of
the same day. from to II o'clock.
Evening star., 1897-02-13
Waller Two Miie, ahe.d.

PITTSBURG. Pa, February 13-In the
six-day bicycle race. Waller and Gimm,
both of whom suddenly collapsed last
night, caused great surprise by showing
up fresh and strong this afternoon. All OF
the riders are in good condition, and are
going at fair gait. Score at 1:3O pm. |:
Waller. l.O55: Gimm. 1.055; Schoch l,044:
Hail. LOIS; Foster, 1.005; Ruckel 945.
Evening star., 1897-02-13
The Sick Senators.

Senator George has 30 far recovered from
his recent illness that he will be able to
leave Washington for his home in Mis-
sissippi tomorrow morning.
Sorator Harris Is also much improved
in health, and unless he has a setback II
is expected he will be in the Senate next
week.
Evening star., 1897-02-13
ACts ApproYed.

The act to correct the military record
Of Homer c. MoCuskey. the act to remove
the charge of desertion from the military
record OF Wear Crawford and the ACT fo,
the rehef Of Peter Young have become laws
without the Presidents signature.
Evening star., 1897-02-13
Commissioner Wri4hfs Reappoint-
mcnt.

The nomination of Carroll d. Wright OF
Massachusetts to be commissioner of labor
was confirmed by the Senate yesterday
afternoon without delay
Evening star., 1897-02-13
Mrs. Dee<h~r.. cpndt.ton.

STANFORD. Conn, February 13-aIrs.
Henry Ward Beecher passed q fairly rest
lul night. There is no material change In
her cor dition
Evening star., 1897-02-13
Hehcnring Denied eoaticted Murder

FRANKFORT Ky..@ n $bruary 1s-The
court of appeals todaf announced the de-.
cision in the cases off ~ petition for re-
hearing IN the jackson ahd Wailing case.
Both petitions were 1verruled.
Evening star., 1897-02-13
The Training Ship Alliance.

The training ship Alliance, with appraa-
tices aboard. has sailed from Newport
News for New York.
Evening star., 1897-02-13
Admiral Ghsrarai Her,

Admiral GherartN. retired, who lives in
New York. Ia on q visit to this city, on his
way to Charleston to witness the naval
evolutions.
Evening star., 1897-02-13
Gerlmany Rather Favor.

A dispatch to the Times from Berlin saws
that the general situation inspires the
greatest apprehension. The Berlin Post
contains what Is believed to be an inspired
statement that war between Turkey and.
Greece appears inevitable in view of the
recent events. The Post says that It seems
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-10-15

Net only do they take care Of irav-
tllsrs in England, but they force them
to take care Of themselves. You have
not the privilege Of getting yourself
killed that you enjoy in America II
you are found getting on or OF train
In motion, you are fined, and the Of
fence will cost you 'sforty shillings,"
to quote railway rule. Nor have
you the freedom Of crossing the tracks.
The trifling matter Of going mp flight
Of stairs to cross the track on safe
and strong bridge saves many lives in
England, and by our lack Of such fafe-
guards many lives are sacrificed an
nually, as railway statistics show.
England may not be as free as the
United States, but she knows how TO
guard the safety Of her people.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-10-15

The great strength Of bamboo poles
is not ct all understood by the major
ity Of persons. 1t lie stated on excel
lent authority that two bamboo poles,
each Of them one and seyentenths in
ches in diameter, whom placed side by
side, will support grand piano slung
between them by ropes, and that they
will neither sag OF break under the
burden. Bamboo will form poles six
ty-five to seventy feet long and from
eight to ten inches in diameter. A
derrick, twenty-six feet high, made Of
four-inch bamboo poles, raised two
iron girders weighing together four
hundred and twenty-iour pounds. The
wonderful lightness Of this material Ia
proportion to its strength has excited
comment Of late, and new uses are
constantly being made OF IL. Scat
foidings Of bamboo have the advan-
tage Of lightness and strength. 1t is
predicted that this material will come
into general use for such purposes.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-10-15

The most curious town in England
is Northwich. There is not straight
street, nor, In fact, straight house,
in the place; every part Of u hes the
appearance Of having recently suffered
from the visitation of an earthquake.
Northwich, as every one knows, is
the centre Of the salt industry. On
nearly all sides Of the town are big
salt works. with their engines pump
ing hundreds Of thousands Of gallons
Of brine every week.
At depth Of some two hundred or
three hundred feet are immense sub
terranean lakes Of brine, and as the
contents Of these are pumped and
pumped away. the upper crust Of earth
is correspondlngly weakened, and the
result is an occasional subsistence.
These subsidences have pulling
effect on the nearest buildings, which
are drawn all ways, giving the town
M upside-down appearance.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-10-15

Jim and John were townsmen and chums,
and went out to SEQ baseball. 1t was red
bot afternoon, and the bleachers were like
fryingpans at breakfast time. Jim bad
bald head and John had q criek in tho
back. They sat for an UNDERGONE roast
and laughed Mt everything. Jim's bald spot
was shining mark, like brnss door plate.
A stray ball. fierce and sharp, from false
bat, struck the spot and plougheda furrow.
1t dazed him. Jim's eyes and face looked
like sick owls, and John laughed He
laughed an hour straight along. The game
ran late into twilight. Meanwhile John
bad shed his coat and cool, damp draft
got In its work on his back The time came
to leave. but John couldn't. He couldn't
bend or got up. Lumbago had set in In its
worst form. ne laughs best who laughs
last, and Jim had revenge. But they rot
down town to Jim's room, when he said.
Here's something all those athletes use
for hurts and ailments. and his the best
known cure for lamobnck." He rubbed It
on Johns back and some on his own head.
They were both feeling cured and CON-
Portable from the use OF St. Jacobs OIL.
which Jim always kept In handy place.
He was sport himself and knew what was
best. They went to bod. John laughed In
his sleep. Both rose In the morning fresh
as daisies; then Jim laughed at John.
The fear that our kind acts may be receiv-
ed with ingratltude should never deter US
fr0u1 r4rfor1s7fn ofiah aafa
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-10-15

The swooning and tearful maiden
has bad her day. There is no place
for her in this athletic age. While
going through prison, an English
woman noticed on q shelfin the jani-
tors room bottles of smelling salts,
cologne and SO forth, and asked lin
the meaning, whereupon he replied,
with rueful shrug: sThem's relics of
the time when women was women and
tainted, and had to be took out" II
is q matter Of fact that in a novel of q
period not so long back the heroine
faints thirty times between the pro-
posal and the altar.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-10-15
The Golf. RS Superstition.

The golfer, as q rule, believes that
ldc4 is !, deity to be propitisted, not
offended, and has bis little supersti-
lions. The four-leaf clover is his
mascot. II be finds one on his way 10
the links he is happy; and II he loses
the game 1t is not the fault Of the
charm, but rather Of some malign or
''hoodoo" influence which is too strong
to be overcome. Like a mascot, !" q
"hoodoo" is an actual influence, &C.
cording to the golfer. Certain people
have fatal effect on others. The
"eyil eye" is often blamed fof a missed
stroke, and so on. OF course, al, Of
this talk is more or less put on. but
there is certain belief in occult in
liuences, nevertheless.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-10-15

Few persons look we'll when riding
a bicycle; a constrained attitude aud
an anxious expression Of countenance
are not conducive to beauty. ~
passed Miss Bright on her wheel to.
Jay, said girl 10 q man, speaking Of
common acquaintance, land was
shocked at the change In her; she has
quite lost her beauty" sob, / guess
not, answered the man Have you
ever seen woman who looked really
pretty on a wheel ?" And after q mo-
ment's reflection the girl admitted that
she never had.