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said it is difficult to recognize this in
room even when present to a serious ex-
tent and is difficult to remedy. The third
point for consideration was the prolonga-
ton of a sound after the source has ceased.
This is one of the most common causes Of
distress, and is due to improperly inclined
walls and to inadequate use of absorbent
material IN the construction and furnishing
of a hail.
A white chart the wall was referred to
by Prof. Sabine during his remarks. 1t
showed at glance the duration of residual
sound, and also the relative absorbing
power of different materials, including the
value of an audience, in this respect. Under
the latter head the figures show: Hair
cushions on seats, per square yard, 2.O3;
heavy oriental rugs on floor, per square
yard, 80; chenille, draped as curtains per
square yard. 1.32; cretonne, hanging fiat,
per square yard .;;3; canvas hanging fiat,
per square yard, II; hair felt against wall
half inch thick, per square yard, LOO; one
inch thick, per square yard, is; two inches
thick per square yard, "a. Audience per
person, 1.3; individual man, sitting clear
Is; individual woman, sitting clear, %.
Paper by AdOIph Cluss.
Secretary Stone read a paper on the same
subject written by Adolph Cluss, a fellow
of the institute of this city.
In taking up acoustics" the paper states
Il have deemed it to be of best service to
confined to sitting and condensng corrobo-
rated results obtained by highly renowned
scientists and architects of the age with
q view to dispel antquated views and preju-
dices, and lead, well may be- into the
channels of modern thought Among popu-
lar notions are:
"FirSt-The search for a mysterious unit
figure, multipies of which, used for the d.
mansions of halls, are supposed to result in
acoustic halls.
"Second-As a sequel, the uncritical copy
in.S of the dimensions and forms of acousti-
cally renowned halls. and
'"Third-The proportional reproduction of
such rooms in enlarged or reduced scales.
when the absolute dimensions are most i'm
portant factors.
THE abstract principles of the origin and
propagation of sound nowadays estab-
lished beyond controversy. But compare
lively few successful attempts have been
made to apply these principles to practical
purposes within buildings. The official in
vestigations and experiments Of Profs.
Henry and Bache of Washington, made
viii the study of the acoustics of the
halls of Congress In the new wings of the
United States Capitol was in hand; the ex-
periments of Architects Davwird and Bour-
das on the colossal hall of the Trocadero
architects and scientists on the problem of
a Protestant cathedral in Berlin. form
bright links in the chain of successful eff
forts in the same direction.
The advanced state of the problem makes
1t inexcusable for dead failures to occur or
pitfalls to be constructed. such as OCCASION
ally await the unwary. But 1t is still in
sufficient and incomplete. Hence it is
necessary for investigators to start from
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ACOUSTICS A THEME
Subject Discussed Before the Conven-
ton of Architects.
VIEWS OF PROF. ". c. SABINE
Papers Upon Other Topics, Inchd-
ing Ornamental Stones.
SKETCH OF OCTAGON HOUSE

Prof. w. c. Sabine of Harvard Univer-
sity appeared before the convention of the
American Institute of Architects at the Ar
lington Hotel this morning, and read his
paper on Acoustics" Prof Sabine is a
young man of fine appearance. There was
very large attendance of delegates at 10
o'clock, when the reading was begun
Pref. Sabine said. in part that the prob
lem of securing an acoustically satisfactory
auditorium was shown to be concerned
primarily with three points. The first, that
of securing sufficient loudness of sound
throughout the room is primarily a matter
of properly arranged rejecting surfaces,
the walls and the ceiling serving in this ca
pacity. This is, of course, in addition to
the self-evident considerations of compact
ness of the hall and elevation of seats. The
second, instead Of being merit to be
sought. is an evil to be avoided. and is
known scientifically as interference" He
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Memorandum Prepared by Prof.
BECKER of the Ge0lOSic8l SurXex.

memorandum prepared by Prof.
Becker of the Geological Survey.
Admiral Dewey has forwarded to the
Navy Department a memorandum on the
mineral resources of the Philippines, pre-
pared at the admirals request by Prof.
Geo. F. Becker of the United States geo
logical survey. He includes table show
ing the mineral bearing islands and their
resources. This table follows:
Luzon-Coal, gold, "copper" lead iron sui
phur, marble, kaolin.
Cataanduanes, Sbuyan, Bohol and Pa
naoan-Gold only.
Northumberland and silver.
Mindoro-Coal, gold and copper.
Carraray, Batan, Rapu Rapu, Semarara,
Negros-Coal only.
MaSbete-Coal and copper
Romblon-Marbe
Samar-Coal and gold.
Panay-Coal, oil gas, gold, copper, iron
and perhaps mercury.
Bilram-Sulphur only.
Leyte-Coal, oil and perhaps mercury.
Cebu-Coal, oil, gas, gold, lead, silver and
iron.
Mindanao-Coal, gold, copper and plati-
mum.
Sulu neutrality-suspicious..
or the coal Mr.. Becker says that 1t is
analogous to the Japanese coal, and that of
Washington, but not to that of the Welsh
or Pennsylvania Goals. 1t might better be
characterized as highly carbOnized Ignite
likely to contain much sulphur as iron py-
rites, rendering them apt to spontaneous
Nevertheless, he says, when pyritous seams
are avoided and the Ignite is properly ham
died, 1t forms valuable fuel, especially
for local consumption.
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GEN. BACON'S REPORT.
Indians Had Long Been Preparing for
Resistance.

Indians Had Long Been Preparing for
Resistance.
Gen. Bacon. who commanded the United
States forces at the recent Indian battle at
Leech Lake. Mich, has sent a detailed re-
port of the action to the adjutant general,
confirming In substance the press reports
The report says regarding the cause of the
Indian revolt:
From all obtainable information these
Chippewa Indians have long entertained
complaints of the disposition of timber on
their reservation; they also claimed to
have experienced much suffering by reason
of promiscuous arrests among them By
United States deputy marshals. 1t Is be-
lieved that they have been for more than a
year preparing to resist the United States
authorities, accommodating ammunition,
dancing and getting ready after their own
1aShlon. for war; and when my detachment
of seventy-seven soldiers reached their in
accessible homes they made their one des-
perate effort. They were badly whipped
and driven from their chosen battle ground,
and now declare that they want no more
fighting with United States soldiers. They
were found arrogant and boastfu,; they
are now Inundated and begging for peace.
and believe. with the commissioner, that
they are honest in that statement.
further believe that the result of that fight
prevented the Bear Islanders from being
largely reinforced by large numbers of
neighboring Indians, and saved northern
Minnesota from a long and costly Indian
war.
Owing to the densely wooded nature of
the country, the losses sustained by the
Indians have not been accurately ascer-
tanned.
In reference to the bravery displayed by
Lieut.. Ross, son of District Commissioner
Ross. the report says:
Il cannot too strongly express my adpni-
ration for the intrepidity, absolute GOODNESS
and good judgment displayed by Second
Lieut.. Ross. Sd Infantry, commanding the
left half of the line. He exposed himself
both in leading his platoon and in caring
for the wounded. He was commissioned
only last July but appeared in this fight
to be veteran. From the courage shown
by him in this engagement. his well-known
ability and good habits. feel safe in pre-
dieting for him brilliant career and beg
to recommend that he be brevetted fol-
conspicuous bravery in this action"
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ALLEN EXONERATED.
Major Sylvester Inquiries Into the Es-
cnpe of Henry Wallace.


Major Sylvester this afternoon completed
his investigation of the circumstances re-
garding Henry Wallace's escape, and de-
cided that to blame. Officer
Allen, in Major Sylvesters opinion, did all
that was necessary, and the escape Of his
prisoner was unavoidable.
Major Sylvester some time ago had Officer
ellen before the examining board with a
view to recommending that ne be retired
from the force but the board decided that
the officer was physically qualified to per-
form active duty.
Wallace is charged with the larceny from
Samuel E. Brown of this city of a watch,
chain and ring, valued at $50. The robbery
took place. it is alleged, on the street the
night of October u. Wallace fed from the
city Immediately afterward.
Detective Lacy, who was assigned by In
spector Mattingly to the case was yester-
Gay informed that Wallace was in Balti-
more, and he went over to that city to get
him. Upon reaching Baltimore Mr.. Lacy
went to police hes t and dispatched ne,
dress he had learned that he Gacy) want
ed to see him. Wallace promptly called at
the place designated and was at once taken
into custody. He was wearing the stolen
articles when arrested, it is said, and these
he surrendered to Detective Lacy. He also
agreed to accompany the detective to
Washington. III
Upon reaching this city Wallace was
taken to the detective bureau and after
the usual legal forms had been complied
with lie was turned over to officer Allen
to be taken to No 1 station for safe-keep-
ing. AS Mr. Allen picking up from the
desk the key of the door of the cell in
which Wallace was to be. confined his eyes
were turned from Wallace for an instant,
and the latter took advantage of this to
make a dash for liberty. darling through
the door like flash, He was quickly pur-
sued by Officer Allen, but managed to es-
cape, and up to late hour today was still
at liberty. 1t is generally supposed that
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A violation of the fish law was alleged
against w. D. Jarvis, a fish dealer, who
was tried in Judge Kimbalrs court today.
There were two small bass on his stand
wh:n Deputy Game Warden Duke called.
Mr.. Jarvis explained that the two fish came
from down the river, and it was his inten-
ton to throw them away. About the time
he was to do so he was interrupted, and
the inspector called about that time and
found the fish.
Judge Kimball held the defendant guilty,
and a fine of $40 was imposed.
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This man got out of the workhouse only
about a week ago. Policeman Nusbaum
told Judge Scott this morning. when
George Williams, colored, appeared on a
charge of vagrancy. He's been intoxicated
several times this week, and yesterday he
was SO drunk he could hardly stand"
step up said the baiiiff to the prisoner,
land tell your story"
Il amt got no story to tell" said the
prisoner
Don't you want to say anything?"
mo, SIR.
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the laws governing sound in open air, not
withstanding that its propagation in closed
halls, filled with crowds of men, is ma
teriaIly modified Numerous influences
came into play which, in part, promote and
in part damage the distinct perception of
sound.
Air in Motion.
"In cases interesting the architect, GER
tain impulses put air, an elastic medium
in a fast, vibrating motion. Abstractly
considered. this motion is propagated on
the surface of a gradually expanding
sphere. When reaching our ears, it is
transferred by the auditory nerve to our
brain and recorded sound. When ii
meets the obstruction of rigid body, the
elasticity of the air causes it to rebound it
is reflected, integral parts of the vibrating
motion are, by a mathematical abstraction
considered rays on which the motion
may be easily illustrated; they, however
merely express the direction of the power,
with which the molecules of the air press
forward in the vibratory motion.
The theory of the echo is developed
fl ON the law of reflection. Reflected sound
waves are returned from all parts of the
walls inclosing room, as well as from
Continued on Eighth Page.)
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FAIR TONIGHT.
Pleasant Weather Indicated for
Thursday Also.

Pleasant Weather Indicated for
Thursday Also.
Forecast till pm. Thursday-For the
District of Columbia, Eastern Pennsylva-
mia, New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland,
fair tonight and Thursday; brisk south
west to west winds.
For Virginia, fair tonight and Thursday;
warmer in western portion tonight; brisk
Southwesterly winds.
Weather conditions and general forecast
The weather continues fair generally
throughout the United States, light rain
being reported only in upper Michigan.
The barometer is low over Canada and
the British Northwest Territory, and pres
sure above the normal prevails generally
over the United States, except in the lower
lake region and the upper Missouri valley.
No very marked or important tempera-
ture changes or conditions are shown by
this mornings report
Fair weather is indicated for all sections
Thursday.
Condition of the Water.
Temperature and condition of water at s
am: Great Falls, temperature, As; condi-
ton, 10; receiving reservoir, temperature,
81; condition at north connection, H. condi-
tlCn at south connection, s; distributing
reservoir, temperature, 81; condition at in
fluent gate house, 10; effiuent gate house, H.
Cuban Weather.
HAVANA, November 2. a-m-Barome-
ter, 23.9S; temperature, 76. Winds east-32
miles; weather, rain.
SANTIAGO, November 2, S a.m-Barome-
ter. 1892: temperature, 10 Winds north
light; weather clear.
Tide Table.
Today-Low tide 4:31 m. and 4:31 pm.
High tide, 1924 am. and 1920 pm.
Tomorrow-Low tide, Sill am. and $40
pm. High tide, 11:04 I'm. and I'LL pm.
The Sun and Moon.
Today-Sun rises, 6:29 a. m; sun sets, so
pm.
Moon rises, 7:50 pm.
Tomorrow-Sun rises, 6:30 am.
The City Lights.
Gas lamps all lighted by 6:O6 pm. extin-
gushing begun at 5:3S am. The lighting is
begun one hour before the time named.
Arc lamps lighted at 5:51 pm; extin-
guished at 1858 am.
Records for Twenty-FOur Hours.
The following We're the readings of the
thermometer and barometer at the weather
bureau for the twenty-four hours, begin
ming at 2 pm. yesterday:
Thermometer, November l, 4 pm, 81; s
p m, Al: midnight, A.
November 3 am, 43; am, 43; u
noon, 81; pm, So.
Maximum, IS, at 2 PM. November 2;
minimum, AZ, at 7 am, November 2.
Barometer, November l, pm, 3034; s
pm, 1924; u midnight, 3033.
November 2. am, 5000; pm, 5000;
ncon 1927; pm. 3025.
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Woodward 6 LotE1rop.

OF HIGHWAYS IN THE DISTRICT
vi COLI ABlA-TO WHOM IT MAN CONCERN:
The con mission created by section of the ACT of
Congress approved March 2 1898 entitled An
act 10 provide q permanent system Of HIGHWAYS
III that part Of tbs District Of Columbia living
OUTSIDE OF cities - has received from the Commits,
sloneTs Of tie District Of Columbia c,r,.ied
copy OF map showing proposed perIpaDrpt
system or highways In the District Of Columbia
Within the area Known section one rrvis.,,
and corrected Ls required by The terms OF tho
act OF Congress approved June ~ 1SgS This
map ana pl' Is showing IN detail how esch LOT ana
tract Is affected by the proposed system ,r hiab
ways are now on exhibition in room M 20 -
floor II the District building. All persons inter
ested are United 10 examine the Maps and nIats
The commission Will consider any sugyesrfnns or
protests cone eruing the location Of any hirhvSv
or portion Of Highway shown on III, man
The suggestions and protests MUST BE IN WKIT.
ING and mrst set forth clearly the reasons for
the change and show the property owned or con-
TO!!ed by tie Ohjectur All protests and So
forth, mus be submitted before THE SEW
ENlH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1888. and be ad-
dressed {" he Chief Of Engineers, u. s. Army
Wa. Department. Washington ID. Z. The com
missiJ1 vii meet November Il. 1858 at 10
O'clock a y. in the office Of tie Secretary Of
war to dispose u all objections, and will then
near orally from those who desire TO thus support
their written objections r. A. AIGER Secre-
taTy Of War: c Y. BLISS, Secretary Of the Iu-
teFlSF; JOHN NJ WILSON. Chief OF Engineers,
u o A hleh"ay Commission. ocl-3ot
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All Souls Day Observed.

All Souls day was obs rved this morn
ing in all Roman CATHOLIC churches with
the celebration of solemn'requiem masses.
In the city churches there were large con-
gregations gathered TO participate in the
services for the repose Of the souls of the
dead. Il!
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TIE ARLINGTON FIRE INSURANCE CO.
Tor the District OF Columbia. 1905 Pa ave u w.
INITIAL. $500. 0C0; SURPLUS, $50. 900.
Lick ). cox. Pres FREDERIC L. MOORE
Vice Pres. (. McC. JONES. See. ocIi-3m
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NOthinH to SAY.

Thousands of situations have been filed
through the want columns of The Star
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blaring sort either, but sensible
and clever suggestions certain
to effect the purpose. To bust
ness men wanting such-'phOne
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An American idea for Wh9'eg c.
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case - marvellous
in its ability to expand and encompass everything
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Justice-hke a five minutes seeing. Only at
JOHN e. PATikER'S G1T 9Th st. se1-Sm 10
THIS Il To INFORM MY PATRONS THAT /
have disposed Of my interest il store G2OT VI
St Georgetown, To take effect November /. 1898
and that will continue the paint business at
I9ll Pa ave. NV, with increased facilities,
where ] Will be pleased to all my former
Georgetown patrons. All accounts due George-
town branch Will be receipted FOR 1911 Pa.
ave. DIV. toc2S-6ti HJGH REILLY.
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BYRON 5. ADAMS 512 18th 81. no1-I4d
THE SH.OND ANIMAL MEETING OF THE
Home Mutual Building and Loan Association will
be held Al the office Of the association. Room :.
4.i La. NV. WEDNESDAY. November .
Is so pm. sharp. ODELL :. SMITH, Sec.
WASHINGTON. u. {. OCTOBER 81 1Sns-TIIE
firm heretofore trading the L. II. Hill Com
pany is this day dissolved by mutual consent.
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The National Metropolitan
Bank

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All kinds Of Government Bonds bought and sold.
Letters OF credit available in all parts of ths
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OFFICERS
Z. s PARKER President
S. W. WOODWARD Vice President
GEO. ii. Il. WHITE. Cashier.
J. GALES MOORE, Assistant Cashier.
DIRECTORS:
L. 5. PARKER.
JOHN I. ARMS W II MOSES
WM. u. GCRIEY, JAS b. WINNER
JNO Is. LARNER, y. W. WOODWARD,
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The City Lights,

Gas lamps all lighted by 6:O6 pm: extin.
gushing begun at 5:3S am. The lighting is
begun one hour before the time named.
Arc lamps lighted at 5:51 pm; extin.
guished at 500 am.
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DIR. J. B. TEN EYCk HAS REMOVED HIS Of
nce TO 1882 New York avenue. ocS-lms
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KNIGHTS TENPI-AR, ATTENTION, FEATHERS
and uniforms renovated at special prices; work
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The Saint Paul globe., 1898-02-26
BELL TELLS HIS STORY.
He Says Keefe and Other Parties In
duced Him to Commit
Perjury.

Robert Bell the confessed perturer.
who is serving a sentence at the St
Cloud reformatory, took the stand yes
terday in the trial of William Keefe, on
the charge Of subornation of perju-
ry, and made, what he claimed to be, a
clean breast Of everything.
Bell confessed that he testified false
ly in the trial of the damage suit of
ROscoyeck against the st. Paul & Du-
luth road. He also admitted that he
had signed contradictory statements
concerning the part that William Keefe
played in the alleged conspiracy.
1t was revealed that Bell had de-
clared, in the presence of the county
attorney and Attorney Hadley, of the
st. Paul 6, Duluth that Keefe induced
him to give false testimony in the
ROscOyeCk case. Bell also testified
that, while he was in the county jail.
in the presence Of Attorneys Jaggard
and Barnard, he told them that his
first statement was false. and was
made under the assurance that his
term of imprisonment would not ex-
ceed six months or a year.
The foregoing statements were in
the form of affidavits
Bell was on the stand the greater
part of the day Late in the after
noon Deputy Norton. Of the St Cloud
Teformatory. was called.
Mr.. Norton testified that Keefe called
at the reformatory about ten days ago
and sought to gain a private interview
with Bell. This the authorities at the
refOrmatory would not permit.
Mrs. Robert Bell testified that she
was Robert Bells wife. and that her
home was in Minneapolis. She was
acquainted with Keefe. Keefe had
asked her if she couldn't get some one
to testify that Bell was in MinneapO-
lis on March l. Keefe gave her some
money. and asked her if she wouldn't
swear that Bell was in Minneapolis on
March 1. She said she could not 50
testify.
The trial will be resumed next Mon
day morning.
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