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Evening star., 1897-03-11
Golden Cross.

The members and friends of Golden Com
mandery of the United Order of Golden
Cross spent a most enjoyable evening at
their hall, 80 Pennsylvania avenue last
evening. The seating capacity of the hall
was taxed to it's fullest
Many officers of the Grand Commandery
were present and all spent a delightful
evening. The committee on entertainment
Mrs. Annie Allen. Mr.. NJ. c. Hazen and
DIR. A. l.. Taylor-had arranged a splendid
program One OF the features was a poem
to the tune of America" dedicated to the
commandery. by Mrs. NJ. E. Leonhardt
Those who took part in the program were
MIR. Charles Miller. Little Ernestine Giac-
chetti Misses Mollie and Tresa McDevitt,
Miss Mollie Wright Miss Gingling Little
Sproesser and Humphries, Messrs Geo
Griffin, A. NJ. Forester, ]. A. Venus, W. N.
Grounsell and Prof. Garland. After the en-
tertainment refreshments were served,
after which all the younger members en-
joyed dancing until IL 30 pm.
Evening star., 1897-03-11
MYSTERIOUS SHOOTING.
The Adopted Daughter of the SIrttu
Arrested on Suspicion

bullet was sent through Mrs Catherine
f. Rrags's head she lay in bed IN Chi
cago yesterday morning Her adopted
daughter Josephine. was sleeping with
her. hut did not hear the shot
Mystery surr ounds the shooting Tn, no.
lice are inclined to think Mrs Bragg At
tempted to commit suicide They arrested
the adopted daughter Mrs Bragg made
will some time ago leaving reariy snpD
to this daughter. Search for a revolver IN
the house was unayailing
The police were not notified for eight
hours The woman lay bleeding all that
time' she was taken to a hospital and
called her daughter later. talking to her
IN most anectionate way. Mrs. Bragg
says all she remembers is feeling a sting
ing sensation in her head after being shot
Mrs. Rrapg Is the widow of Frederick A
Bragg. brother of General Bragg OF Mis-
consin. Her husband was a real estat.
dealer. They had no children and nv.
years hefore the death OF Mr. Bragg the
couple adopted a LA BY ard called her Jose
phine Bragg. No one seems to know who
the girls parents are. She is now eighteen
years old anG is heiress to all but 81 sn
OF the property Of Mrs. Bragg Mrs Bragg
lived alone with her daughter i'm a fiat on
3lst street
Josephine told the police she was awak-
ened 10y her mothers screams at q O'Clock
III tne morning She turned around in IN"
bed and screame herself when she saw
blood flowing from a wound in Mrs. Bragg :
temple.
The bullet had passed through the lcft
Temple, clear through the head hut had
missed the brain. Mrs. Rragg told her
daughter to bring the doctor. The doctor
dressed the wound and went away The
news finally reached a policeman and ne
sent in call for an ambulance pci.c-
nNes scare he'd the house. hut claimed they
could find neither bullet nor revolver Tn.
bullet had PASSED clear through IN. head
and yet il could not be found in wall or
drapery.
mrs BraEg was taken to a hospital
Evening star., 1897-03-11
Rob berries ReDOrted.

Burglars entered the new restaurant of
Charles L. Beatty. 1213 Pennsylvania ave-
nue.. Tuesday night, by forcing the front
door. They secured $l5.12 from the cash
drawer. and carried away $20 worth of
cigars. The police are now investigating
the case.
The same evening the candy establish
ment of George ]. Mueller. 336 Pennsyl-
vania avenue. was visited by burglars. who
removed about 81 in money from the cash
register.
Fowler bicycle. the property of W H.
Espey of @8 Ith street, was stolen yester-
day from in front of the central power
house.
Mrs. l.. Fitzgerald of oG9 c street has
called the attention of the police TO the
larceny of a double white blanket and a
comfort from her house during the night of
the Sth instant.
Evening star., 1897-03-11

~ mems unicuLdercd all linen bosom
shirts 10 go for
I6C. each.
Evening star., 1897-03-11
Frances willard Auxiliary,

The egllar monthly meeting OF the
Frances E. Willard Auxiliary Of the w.
c. T. u, held last night. was one of un-
usual interest. Several new members were
received. The District president Mrs
Piatt, was present and gave an instructive
talk to tn. workers. This union does good
work for the cause in many departments.
but most notably among prisoners. A meet
ing under the auspices OF this union was
held Sunday morning, the 9Th instant at
Douglas Memorial NJ. E. Church. Mrs
Margaret Dye Ellis national superintend-
ent Of legislative and petition work, ad-
dressed an attentive audience At the close
Of the service many names were pledged to
support the work.
Evening star., 1897-03-11
Father Ryan Preached,

The Rev. Father NJ A. Ryan. former as
sistant pastor of the Church of the Inn
naculate Conception of this city, and now
stationed at St. Patricks. in Baltimore de-
ivered an eloquent sermon at St Angus
tines last evening to large and appre-
dative audience. consisting of many of his
former parishionefs. The subject was
''Penance," which was ably handled i'm his
tsral elegant and forcible style Those of
his friends who failed to hear him on this
occasion will be pleased TO learn that he
will deliver another sermon at ST. Pauls
Church next Tuesday evening
Evening star., 1897-03-11
Charged With Bfgnny.

William A. Saxton, alias Alfred Saxon,
who is said to be a preacher was today
before Judge Mills on the charge of big
amy. According to the testimony, Saxton,
in lssl. at Greenville. S. c.. m lrried Miss
Eliza Hunt. and on Monday night last was
married to Miss Laura Ellington at The
nome of her mother. No. $40 oath street
this city, by Rev. Mitchell Hall Of Arlirs-
ton, Va.
1t was also stated Saxton was living with
his first wife at the time he married the
second. Judge Mills neld the accused in
$500 for the action of the grand jury.
Evening star., 1897-03-11
Mems
EMrmishings,

= pairs Natural Gray
Drawers. Sprin. weight
sizes 81. - ard III. RE
I'l Fl, from 81 to .Dc. a
pair
= L.aun,lered Shirts. with
fancy b,~omS, in pretty
patterns: open front aDl
hack sizes 16ia and IL
EEBtIED from TOO. IL 30.
. Fancy Bosom Launderr1
Shirts S-<iZss l41-. II and
I6 only were 81 90 NOW
;,.4c.
= pairs White Drawers.
winter weight sizes rs. .;S
and ~ HEDt tED from 81
10 .ar. Il pair.
Evening star., 1897-03-11
Muslin
Underwear.

Empire Muslin Gowns,
trimmed with wide rufile of
Hamburg around neck and
REDUCED from I9c.
10 59c each.
Cambria Drawers. lace
trimmed: just a little soil
ed REDUCED from 81 so
to S9c. Il pair.
Evening star., 1897-03-11
Umbrellas.

Two 26-inch Silk Gloria
I mhrcllas. either ladies ar
gcntlem-as. i; F. II I CED
from 81 81 to SI.2J.
Five .I-iuch English Gloria
mbrcllaS. with Congo han
dies. REDUCED from 81
to $40.
Evening star., 1897-03-11
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
S$@NA&R$$$ g
3 @6dtSt.&@'$$s :. :
New Philadelphia Store.
Friday
Reduction DaY.

On Friday we reduce every line Of
goods that is broken in size or as
sortment, slightly soiled or mussed
or for some reason or other selling
slowly, and in almost every instance
the lots advertised are closed the
same day.
Chenille Table Covers. Were 81 "a z6Nc
10 close
Not going to sell Table 0ilcloth any more.
will clean out balance of stock hand 1 GAc
that formerly sold for 25c at........ nSSs
VIII close out $50 yds. of 12lac. Cling R~
hams and Satines tomorrow at......... OS'
lot of dozen Three-larter
Heavy Damask Napkins that We're CD Dr.
- doz. Tomorrow.
IA Mems Iaunderrd and Unlaundered Shirts.
splendid quality. large sizes only. Dr.
Were 81. To close. Observation-Disclosures. SOSe
dozen Youths Night Shirts. 2zN/ ~
size H. Were 7r. To close O0 /2So
II ladies' Black and White Wrappers. trim
med with herringbone. ruf1e over, 3M~
shoulder Were 81 -. To close...... WV
Thompsons ;love-ftting'' Corsets. sizes 81
to 30. In black and white Were sl.5o @dOC
TO " 10 close ----.---....
This Is just the weather for wearing those
French CoGue Feather Boas Have
little lot that We're $1.25 to $3.50. SdDc
~ Eiderdown Dressing Sacques. all 7Ec
sizes and colors. Were 81. Reduced to wv
Ladies' Muslin Gowns. Hamburg EN-
broidery around neck and sleeves. in R6O~
sertiEg yoke. We're SIC. To close. WV
Evening star., 1897-03-11
Druggists
SumdfieS.

, EnImeled Metal Powder
Puff Boxes REDUCED from
Toe 10 JOc.
Curatsna Soap-REDIcf.D
To 81. y cake -35c. for Il
dozen c:,kcS.
Evening star., 1897-03-11
Hamdkerchiefs.

Ladies' Co.nrt,l Embrnider-
ei IIanlkerchiefS. REDUC-
Ed from 2.,e. to lol-e
Small lot of L"di.- Pure
Linen Hand-embroidered AMI
Lace-,dce HaDikerchiefs -
REDUCED from DC. to
l2i2C
Evening star., 1897-03-11
Hosiery.

Ladies' Fast Black Hose
19c. quality for 12E.c. a
pair.
Ladies' Fancy Ribbed I.isle
Thread Boot Patterns. light
colored tops. silk embrOid-
erred fronts REDUCED from
SOC. to 3oc. q pair.
Evening star., 1897-03-11
COrsets.

3 pairs of La Premier Cor
sets. cut bias. with extra
long waist sizes IS. 10 ard
2l- NOW S1.JD.
Children's Corded Waists.
with tape buttons NOW
2oc.
Evening star., 1897-03-11
laCeS.

Remnants Of Beige IAces
and Colorsd Chiffon Edges
LESS THAN HALF PRICE.
45-inch Black and ColOred
Striped Grenadines - RE-
DUCED from $3.50 to $1.75
u yard.
Evening star., 1897-03-11
JeWelrV.

lsor-nettc Chains, gold
plated. and warranted five
years REDUCED to 15c.
each.
Sterling silver Hooks and
Files REDUCED TO De.
each.
Evening star., 1897-03-11
Infants
Wear. i.

Children's Muslin Gowns.
made with tucked yoke.
cambric rufflc around neck
and sleeves REDI tED
from go. to 35c.
4 Ginchan Dresses. in
light rolOrs. cuttly made
NOW 3sT.
Evening star., 1897-03-11
Notions.

Metal Dress Buckles and
Slides were 25c. TO Sire
Dl'CED to 1Oc. each.
Kirby. Beard X COS Hair
Pins. in fancy hoXes-RE-
UtE.b to L. Il box.
Evening star., 1897-03-11
Black Dress
Goods.

Short lengths of Grena-
dimes. CT h mere. Sergps,
Henriettas, Batistes. Nuns
Feilings. Talnise and many
Of the noyelties-you will
find enough in these pieces
for sleeves. waists and even
skirts and full dresses Of
sOme-at remnant prices.
Evening star., 1897-03-11
Baskets.

. Fancy Straw Catchalls-
REDUCED To J0c. each.
= Siiin-lined Work Baskets
REDUCED to SOC each.
Evening star., 1897-03-11
Wrappers.

a few of this seasons Par-
Gale Wrappers-NbW 59c.
Lawn Wrappers. male
with full front and Vatican
back Now So.
Evening star., 1897-03-11
Ribbons.

Cream White Surah Sash,
4 yards long, with 9-inch
fringe erds REDUCED from
81. 10 to S1.5o.
Shaded Taffeta Ribbons,
with satin edge-REDtCED
from SIC. to 39c. yard.
Evening star., 1897-03-11
Gloves.

4-hutfDn I'ipue Sueies -
REDUCED To 9Sc. n pair.
4huttnn Josephine Scam
less Kiirk ,,itce Gloves
REDUCED To- gSc. pair.
Evening star., 1897-03-11
MerirlO
Underwear.

4 Ladies' Swiss MerinO
Vests. with high neck and
long sleeves REDUCED
from 81 to 69c. each.
Ladies' White and Natural
Ribbed Vests, with long and
short sleeves - REDUCED
from I5c. to 5Uc. each.
Evening star., 1897-03-11
MAR RI".

pANiS- ~ Thy ION Msr'h Ia 1897 M iia; 18th
street northwest. Washington p.t l,Y the R,.,
islh' W 'ani"r. m<tor MI. krrn,n NJ D
'huTh MARC AREr DAVIS aud JOHN IA my
OF Brs&lyn. y \.
Evening star., 1897-03-11
Dress
Trimmings.

Navy Blue silk Twisted
Fringe-REDUCED to Sc. q
yard.
Narrow COlored Bead and
Tinsel Passementerie - RE-
DtCED from 12l1T.. to Sc.
a yard.
Evening star., 1897-03-11
Innings.

Remnants OF Lock wood
Cambrics-1 to 1 yards long
REDUCED to PIG. n I'd.
36-inch Fast Black Motre
Rustic REDUCED to Sc.
yd.
Evening star., 1897-03-11

1t matters little what II is that you want
whether a situation or seryant-a
want" ad. in The Star will reach the per
son who can fill your need
Evening star., 1897-03-11
UDhOlsteries.

a small lot of handsome
patterns Of Tapestry - RE-
bt CEb to 3Tt.c.. 59c. AMI
Toe. yard.
i3-irch Cream Madras
NOW 2sc.. 3Jc.. 4Ur. and
soc. u yard
Small lot of Satine Scarfs
NOW De. each.
Evening star., 1897-03-11
Stationery.

Stafford Writing Fluid -
Vow B.. Il bottle
I'-rfuned SEALING Wax.
assorted colprs. four sticks
in box Now he.
Evening star., 1897-03-11

If yor want anything. try ar ad. in The
Star. II anybody has what you wish, you
will get an answer.
Evening star., 1897-03-11
Ladies' Wraps
and Suits.

Ali-wOOl Tan Covert Cloth
Jackets. half liueI with silk.
fly front. new sleeves and
back, velvet COLLAR \GW
s..
Navy Blue. Brown and
Green Mixed Tweed Suits.
with English fly front jack
cts lincd with rhan.cabla
silk: new Styl. skirt. lined
with striped percalinc and
finished with velvet binding
NOW s..
Evening star., 1897-03-11
WelVets.

32-inch Black Velour du
Nord-REDUCED from 81 to
$3.50 a yard.
Evening star., 1897-03-11
Fancy Dress
Goods.

Small lot of JO-inch SUIT
ings. six styles-small check
a n d stripe effects - RE-
DtCED from $50 to 81 a
yd.
Three pieces Of 45-inch
Figured Cashmeres-l rye
figures On light grounds; ex-
cellent patterns and ma
terials fO- tea gowns RE-
DtCED from 81 to Soc.
yd.
Evening star., 1897-03-11
Leather
Goods.

Is Levant Purses. with
miniature REDUCED from
5th-. Ia Zoe
Car Ticket Gases RE
pUCE.D frcm lJc. to ~.
Evening star., 1897-03-11
Wash Goods.

3 to 12-yarL lengths Of
Scotch Gingl.am-. French
Percales and six Ginghams
were 2Jc.. ::5c.. iOr. and
soc Now 15c TO De. u
yard.
25c. and JDc. French Or
CANDIES. Fiouered SwisS-s,
BrilliaLts and Novelty Fig
ured Musiins Now IJc. and
Pc a yard.
Evening star., 1897-03-11
FancV
Goods.

Metal Hand engraved
Gard Trays REDUCED TO
.-,.'. each
3 Murilace Bottles. with
patent brush REDUCED 20
2e5c. each.
Evening star., 1897-03-11
Linens.

Remnants Of ;leached AMI
Cream bamask. Huck and
,'riS. TDwcling al remnant
prizes
NAPKINS in parts nf dozens
al remnant prices.
Evening star., 1897-03-11
Silks.

Odd lot of Printed Foulard
Silks, no two alike. popular
patterns and extra big value
NOW Soc. Il yd.
Choice of a budget of
Fancy Silks. in several pat
ferns-at the special price
of 1yc. 4 yard.
A variety Of SILK Rem
nants. IN lengths suitable
for skirts aud waists mark
ed very low.
Evening star., 1897-03-11
BedWear.

. pairs California blankets
REDt Ed from SI2 to So.
Down Comfort RED. C.
Ell from s. TO 81.
! Down REDTC-
ED from $12 ;o $40.
= Hemstitched Marsailles
Quilts REDUCED from So
To $50.
Evening star., 1897-03-11
12R cents.


'ne occasion have they been sold fol
ess than Ioc, yard. The 875 yards
ire the balance of the entire quantit,
hat we bought recently.
Plain and figured black and colored China.
Japanese. India silks and satin, in lengths
from l to yards. will go at
Ioc. yard.
Lot Of figured changeabe taffe,a silks. in
seven different combrat tions and about any
length desired-whch have been 59c-will
go for
3Oc. yard.
Remnants of jaquari figured novelties
light Scotch plaids and small checks which
sold for 12lsc. and 15c.-wilI go tomorrow
71c. yard.
Remnants of plain novelties. plaids and
check suitings. in many desirable lengths.
and in the new colors ami weights-to go
for
I8c yard.
Remnants Of rev fancy striped figured
lawns. which have been selling on the piece
for 1G'..-to so for
SC. yard.
Remnants of dark and light ground or
CANDIES. in splendid leng gths-new spring
stun which costs y0i 1Sc. anywhere when
cut of the piecc-hcre tomorrow for
9aC. yard.
Remnants Of India lnon. in lengths from
= 10 ylrds-has been Sc.-for
Sc yard.
Remnants OF fine black India linon In
lengths from to yards usual l5c. sort
BIC. yard.
Remnants of fine check and striped main
sock the 12iec. sort for
&c yard.
Remnants Of 81. and 1Uc. Hamburg EN-
broideries to go for
SC. yard.
Remnants OF divide silesiu r.rcaline
aud haircloih-the Ilac. 10 1oc. sort-for
3tc. yard.
Remnants Of fine rustic percalinc, l,er-
ringhone haircloth. silk finished silesia
Ffehch percalfne and linen caHyas-the
l2l.c. TO 1sc. sor:-for
7]C. ward.
Remnants OF csimhrc. imitation hair
cloth. grass cloth ard leno the 4r. to tilxc.
sOrt-for
I1c. yard.
Remnants OF ''Ionsdale'' cambric- the
finest 1:1zc quality foe
nc. yard.
Remnants of fancy bicycle suting the
usual 12h". sort for
6$c yard.
Remnants Of heavy donrt flannel r, sular
10c. sort for
43c yard
II child~ MS corset waists those which
sell for 2oc. everywhere to go for
SC. each.
lust ~ boys mnlaumiered linen bosom
shirts sizes II. 12i. and IL +" =" foi
IIc. each.
~ mems unnuLdercd all linen bosom
shirts 10 go for
lOC. edC1l.
b w"mcn's wrappers-tie halance Of au
immense lo,-mostY all sizes elegantly
made scld for It's high as Il .ioliar-tn gp
53c each.
- wonen's hannectt" wrappcrs- all tina,
is left 90 the winter stock garments which
sod for 81. 81 ~ aud 81 30 all sizes
to so for
OOC each.
Lot of - all wool novelty mixture skirts.
in newest shades Of plum. green. brown and
blue sell about town for $40 to 90 for
S2.98 each.
- childrcn's and misses reefcrs- made of
navy and red K, -two-tone bouclrs and
coverts some with extra cape AMI half
silk lined for 50 your choice for
$I.59 each.
l6 hnrd rdsome English Marseillcs crib
spreads have become slightly soiled hence
you may have them for
SOC. each
though tney sold for 81. % and $l.50.
Nine moquettc fringed carpet rugs 4s
6oc each.
Twelve English Wilton fringed carpet
rugs-1la yards long 81 l.6s- for
$IIo each.
q. boxes HuId's finest tin woven writing
paper and envelopes: the boxes are slightly
soiled and tched, and you may take
then for
I3c. box
instead OF 21c.
GOLDENBERG'S
926=928 7th=7O6 K Street.
O@~@ONNONO
IN n o q ~ II o
Evening star., 1897-03-11
Embroideries.'

Remnants of Ca IN bric,
Nninsook and Swiss Em-
broidery. ril widths an d
from To 81. yards long
REDUCED in price.
45-inch English Embroid-
cry Flouncings. Az yards
In each pattern only four
left NOW 3.I5 and SITS.
Evening star., 1897-03-11
White
Goods.

Short lengths Of Corled
Piqucs. India Linens. Fig
ur.i and Dotted Swiss Mus
lins-at remnant prices.
Sheer Plaid and Striped
Organizes REDUCED from
iJ,. and i-c. To lUc. u yard.
Evening star., 1897-03-11
Fiannens.

Remnants nf F'lannels. Eli
dardOwns AMI French Chal-
lis you won't nave to pay
much more than half what
they are wort'I.
Evening star., 1897-03-11
SIC. each.

- w"n.en's fanneletf" wrappers all tina,
is left 90 the winter stock garments which
soid for 81 81 - aud 81 ''0-not all sizes
to go for
Evening star., 1897-03-11

3: w"men's wrappers-the halance Of au
immense lot-mOstly all sizes elegantly
made s,id for us high us Il .ioilar-tn gp
for
Evening star., 1897-03-11
O0c. each.

Lot of - ailwooi novelty mixture skirts.
In newest sia'les Of plum. green. brown and
blue sell about town for $3.50 to 90 for
S2.o8 each.
Evening star., 1897-03-11

~ childrens and misses rerfcrS- made of
navy and red kt two-tOne boucrs aud
covrrts some with extra cape AMI half
silk lincd-sold for $5-your choice for
SISo each.
Evening star., 1897-03-11
COL DEN BERG'S
STORE NEW

I'VE hold falsehood q crime. and,
from a business standpoint. worse-s
bIunder That is the law of this col
umn.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-10-01
A USEliENTS.

SIDE D."-Them.re-goers
AT large will no doubt he glad to hear
'tlIalt 1.-THE funny tramp Horatlo Irving
Booth, Will stop In his peresr'lna.!ons
and lay over for n rest, the freight car
IN which he travels being side Track
cd st Norfolk Tonight at fhe Acatc-
my of Music. The play is we'll known as
u good, rnutiinG. sensational comedy,
chock full OF fun, fire and ginger, and
Will be played by a good company. In
dae company are 1.-THE old favorltes: L.
II. O'Connor Billy Bowers, Daisy Chap
lin. Martha Wood. Verona Cl.to, Amy
Paige, James Wall. Louis Leon Hall,
John Dobbins, Edgar r. Vance and J..
]. Murphy. There will be Il matinee to-
morrow afternoon AIT 2:3O D. IN. at the
usual prices.
THE LAST STROKE."-Thv, last
Stroke" new melod1ame, drawing for
its theme the struggle for freedom In
which the Cubans are now engaged, will
be given ItS first production, in this
city at iihe Academy of Music Monday,
October 18th. In New York the play
achieved "a great success. IT is a big
production, and according ITO all &C
counts ut has moved the New York aud
itmceS Ito greater enthusiasm than has
been evoked In THAT cIty In years lit Is
described as romantic and stirring
story of Cuban life. The leading char
acters represent Americans serving In
the Cuban army.
MARK TiWAIN."-T1h's celebrated
hunorlst, IN his Irrtroduot.on OF Mr.
Miller ali fhc Madison Square Garden
Concert Hall, in New York city, said
'Mr. Miller is thoroughly competent to
entertain YOU with his sketches of the
oldItime negro and I not only COM
mend him TO your intelligent notice
butt personally endorse him. The .,to-
RIGS have heard him tell are the hes.
THAT have ever heard" Polk Miller
and his company will be AT 1.-THE Acade-
my of Music Tuesday evening, October
5th. Sale OF seats commences Monday
morning. Prices, %, so and rs cents.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-10-01
THE SPECIAL SESSION.
Water Board Passes Resolutions for the
Beneht Of the Board of Health.

water Board Passes Resolutions for. the
Benetit Of the Board Of Health.
The Board OF Water Commissioners
nelo special meeting at O'Clock yes
beruay afternoon. with all members
present Tor the purpose of receiving
communication from the Board Of
Heaith, In which that body opposed con-
meeting the water of Lake TAYLOR with
the present water supply.
AFTER some spirited discussion regard
ing the action of the Board of Health.
me lo'iowins was proposed and adopted !:
IN reply we beg to state that the res
oiution VIII be faithfully executed. We
nlnk 1t pertinent to inform your Board
mat 1t was never Intended to use the
WAGER or Lake Taylor for drinking pur-
poses until 1t had been purified In ac-
coruance with the accepted methods of
ptlrincation; and records of this DEPART
ment show that their experts, as early
as last October. were ordered to visit
Massachusetts and to confer with the
State Board Of Health and with the OK
perts at the experimental stations at
Lawrence. engaged In the publication
OF. the sewerage polluted waters Of the
.Merrimack and other waters OF that
commonwealth, as to the best methods
or purifying Lake Taylor and the wa
ter OF Little Creek, IL required. The
methods recommended by the experts
was adopted by this depa ctment. and
viii be put into operation as soon rs
practicable.
This department Is In possession OF
the analyses Of the waters In the differ
ent lakes of this city, as made by the
distinguished Dr. Leeds, Of the Stevens
Institute of Technology. and the no less
distinguished DIR. Mallet, of the univer-
silly Of Virginia, with their suggestions
and recommendations. and they would
be pleased to have your expert verify
these analyses with such additional sug-
gestions as the exigencies of the sMun-
tton may demand, Particularly would
we request his attention to the purlficu-
ton of Lake Taylor should the analysis
of that water verify your hasty exami-
nation. and to inform this department
what are Its constituents detrimental to
health.
ut Is unnecessary to assure you that
this department is in full accord with
the Board of Health, and will cheerfully
adopt their recommenda tons when in
the line of their legitimate functions and
ability" ~ .-.