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The times., 1898-09-14
A BUILDING REGULATION
Restrictions Upon the Height of
NOn-Ffre Proof Residences

Restrictions Upon the Height of
Non-Fire Proof Residences.
Attorney S. It. Thomas rendered an
opinion yesterday TO the District Com
missioners, stating that their substitute
for House bill No. 10430, to regulate the
height of residences in this city. is in
good form, and sufficient to accomplish
the purpose desired.
The substitute, as recently agreed upon
by the Commissioners and approved by
the attorney for the District is as fol-
lows:
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatives of the United States Of America in
Congress assembled, That from ard after the dat
of the approval of this act eombustible or
non -freproof building intended to be used or
occupied as residence or as apartment-house
hotel in the District of Columbia shall be
erected to a height of more than FIVE stories
raised to a height exceeding sixty feet above
the sidewalk existing t-rrace, the measure
ment be made as hereinafter prescribed
Buildings intended for business purposes solely
may be erected TO a height of seventy-five feet
without being of fireproof construction. All build
ings, except churches. hereafter erected al
tered TO exceed seyenty-fve feet in height shall
be fre-proof or non-eomhuStble and OF such ma
terials throughout may be prescribed by the
Commissioners Of the District. OF Columbia. No
building shall be erected altered any street
in the District Of Columbia TO exceed in height
above the sidewalk the width of the street in
its front, and in shall a building exceed
90 feet in height on 4 residence street. nor 10
feet on business street, designated by sched-
ule approved by the Comml sioners of the District
OF Columbia, except on business streets and busl-
ness avenues 100 feet wide, where height of
not exceeding $50 feet may be allowed.
The height of buildings on corner lots shall in
all cases be regulated by The limitations govern
ing tue broader street: Provided, That spires
towers, and domes may be erected to a greater
height than the limit herein prescribed when an
proved by the Commissioners of the District of
Columbia.
No wooden-frame building hereafter erected
or altered and intended to be used for human
habitation shall exceed in height three stories or
forty feet TO the roof The height of all build
| ings shall be measured from the level of the
| sidewalk opposite the middle front of the build
| ing II the building has than one 'front.'
| the measurement shall be made upon the front
facing the street of steepest grade. The limta-
tions of height herein prescribed shall not apply
to Government and municipal buildings
Attorney Thomas suggests to the Com
The times., 1898-09-14
Deaths of a Day.

The following deaths were recorded at
the health department office during the
twenty-four hours ending at noon yester-
day:
Melvina Wrenn, rs years; James Shi:lds,
n years; William Jones. IS years; John
Crowley 70 years; Jesse b. Oadley, S.
years; Margaret E. Albrecht, Ga years;
Joseph A. Simms, 60 years; James Ryan,
50 years; Charles Henry Lewis, 40 years;
Wilson Bergman. 40 years; BERTHE Glib
son, SO years: Emma Jordan, 80 years;
Arthur A Erb, 29 years; Joseph Hall, 2S
years; Lizzie Lautner, % years: Lizzie c..
Faulkner % years; Mary Henderson, %
years; Mamie Coleman, 20 years; William
Watts, years; Lulu Howard, IA days;
Eva Jackson, 9 months; Alphonso NJ Ken
nedy, months; Cora Belt 9 months; An
ME Jackson. months; Ethel Johnson, 8
months; John Wilson, 8 months;- Simp-
son, infant, days; - Brown, infant, 10
hours.
The times., 1898-09-14
Frank Mail for the Library.

Hon. Charles Emory Smith, the Post
master General, has been requested by
the District Commissioners to advise them
as to whether the free Public Library of
the District of Columbia is entitled TO
the use of the mails under the Govern
ment frank system
The Commissioners write that all
branches of the District government, in
Guiding the public schools, are accorded
this privilege, and as the free public
library has by law, been made the prop
erty of the District and a supplement to
the public educational system. they infer
that it is entitled to the use of the Gov
ernment frank.
The times., 1898-09-14
Mn.t Have n Majority.

The Commissioners have written let
ter 10 John /. Weaver relative 10 the
REQUEST made by him and others for the
paving of wylie's Alley, informing him
that one of the petitioners, representing
per cent of the property affected, has
since withdrawn his approval and has
protested against the proposed work.
The Commissioners informed Mr.. Weaver
that this leaves the petition with the
signatures of owners representing only
43 per cent of the property frontage, and
as the Commissioners prefer to have at
least a majority of the property repre-
sented in a petition, they will order the
contract for the work Cancelled unless the
necessary additional signatures are OBJ
tanned and presented within a reasonable
time
The times., 1898-09-14
THE NEW SCHOOL SITE.
The Proposal of Charles a. Shields
IL Accented.

The District Commissioners yesterday
accepted the proposal of Charles A.
Shields for a site for a public school
building in the third school division in
the southeast section of the city.
The site is in square 765 and the price
to be paid for it is "a IA cents per square
foot. The site fronts 10O.35 feet on Sec
ond Street and l52 feet on South Carolina
Avenue and the proposal OF Mr.. Shields
was accepted on the terms of the amend
ed order, which is as follows:
That the said site. the parSincs on South
Carolina Avenue and Second Street, and the
ffteen-foot alley projected in tue rear OF said lots
according to tire plat Of the proposed subdivision
OF square 565. filed with said bid all be graded
down from their present height to grade o.
three feet above the sidewalk, free Of cost 70 the
District OF Columbia: and provided. That the bld-
der furnish a good and mincumbered title to
said property, 10 he approved by the attorney ioi
the District Of Columbia; and that al taxes aad
assessments be paid; and provided, further, Ihai
costs OF conveyance be paid by the bidder.
The times., 1898-09-14

missioners that in the last line Of the last
section of the act the words government
and be changed to public or
In submitting the substitute TO the at
torney for his opinion, the Commissioners
also transmitted to him a letter from
Snowden Ashford, principal assistant in
spector of buildings, giving information
on the subject as follows:
The limit OF height in Chicago is l55 feet. AZ
the date of the letter received from New YORK
there was no restriction in that city. but numer-
Gus bills have been considered in NeY York for
10Th city and State Denver, At the date OF
~riting, was revising It's regulations and had the
subject of restrictions of height under eonsidera-
ton. Buffalo has no restrictions Boston givei
the height as two and onehalf times the width of
the street and not more than l25 feet. Baltimore
has no restrictions but the inspector is now con-
vinced that limitations should be made. PIovi-
dence has no limitations, but the inspector is Of
the opinion that some restriction should be made
based the width of the streets. Philadelphia
has no restrictions of height.
The times., 1898-09-14
S. KANN, SONS & co.
Sth and Market Space.
A TEST CASE.
The Right of Druggists TO Sell Al
cohoI on Sunday.

The Right of Druggists TO Sell Al
cohoI on Sunday.
An important test case, involving the
right Of druggists to sell alcohol on Sun
day without a physicians prescription,
will be tried in the Police Court before
a jury this week
The defendant is Roger W. Duffy, a
druggist. at Ninth and n Streets north
west, and the complainant is Police Sergt.
John c. Daley, who swore out a warrant
for Mr.. Duffy yesterday, charging him
with violating the excise law.
The sergeant's attention was attracted
last Sunday by a number of intoxicated
colored men and women about the alleys
in the Second Precinct, and he began
an investigation.
He learned that the men and women
were drinking alcohol diluted with water
and that they procured the liquor from
certain drug stores in North Washington.
He secured the names of the druggists in
question, and If Mr.. Duffy is convicted
warrants will be sworn out for others
Ten witnesses have been secured by the
prosecution in the Duffy case, and some
of the diluted alcohol may be offered in
evidence.
Certain druggists claim that they have
a perfect right under the law to sell al
cohol on Sunday or any other day, just
as they do arnica or Jamaica ginger,
when the purchaser states that ii is TO
be used for medicinal purposes. They also
contend that it would be unjust to require
q man who had need for 10 cents worth
of alcohol TO pay q physician 81 for a pre-
scription In order TO get it.
The outcome of this case will be watch
ed with interest by the druggists of
Washington.
The times., 1898-09-14
Tnn PnIice ChnnreS.

The Commissioners have made the fol-
lowing police changes upon the recon-
mendation of the chief of police. Major
Sylvester:
Sergt w. ]. Harbinson, at his own re-
quest, is reduced to a private of the
second class. and Acting Sergt. Fritz
Passau is promoted TO the vacancy, to
take effect on the 18th of the present
month.
Private Thomas Judge is made acting
sergeant vice Fritz Passau, TO take effect
the same day.
The times., 1898-09-14

District boys who are drinking
"Munchner" Beer are fast regain
ing lost health and strength. An
ideal tonic.
a1Case of doz. bottles, SIPS.
Write or phone 222. National Capt.
tai Brewing Co., t4th and d SITS. S. E.
The times., 1898-09-14
SUES FOR HER DOVER.
Litigation Begun Over the Estate of
John NOOuan

Ann Noonan filed proceedings yesterday
against Mary A. Dobbins. now Mary A.
McMahon. Robert M. Dobbins William
P. Cullinane QnfanD, Joseph r. Edison,
Charles B. Bailey and the Equitable Co
operative Building Association for an ad-
measurement and allowance of dover as
the widow of John Noonan
The total value of the estate of the de-
ceased is estimated at S109,000 of which
about 81, 600 is personal property.
The times., 1898-09-14
MtkAs1zGss Gsssu-
Summer
Has Fled

before the chilling blast OF
Autumn. Adieu to the heat and
the sun fury, the boiling days and
close nights. The season of ami
nation has come. Business has
partaken of the universal activity,
and has once more resumed its ac-
customed sprightliness. Fall sell
ing is on In earnest. Hosts OF
Fall styles await you here. A lit
tie better in quality little more
varied in assortmeut-a little more
exclusive in style-a little more
underpriced than anywhere else.
The times., 1898-09-14
Sues for Divorce.

Mary A. Brooke filed suit yesterday
against her husband, Albert G. Brooke,
for absolute divorce, alleging desertion
and non-support as the causes of action
The parties were married at Annapolis,
Md, in June 1891, and lived together until
March, 1896, when it is alleged Brooke de-
serted Mrs. Brooke, leaving her without
means of support. Mrs. Brooke also
asks for the exclusive custody of her
child
The times., 1898-09-14
M. $. MacLeod Assigns.

William S. Macleod, dealer in electrical
supplies at No. 6S1 q Street, filed a deed
of assignment yesterday in the office of
the recorder of deeds, to Lucas P. Loving,
for the benefit of his creditors. The avail
able assets amount to $500, and the
liabilities are stated TO be $10 3O5. 26
The times., 1898-09-14
Dobson viii Be Buried Today.

The funeral of First Sergeant Henry A.
Dobson, of the District Regiment, will
take place this morning at 10 o'clock The
services will be conducted by Rev.T. Chal-
mers Easton, D. D.. at the Eastern Pres
byterian Church, and the interment will
take place at Arlington.
The remains will be escorted to the
cemetery by detachment of Company
D, to which the dead volunteer belonged.
The times., 1898-09-14
FUNDS OF THH DISTRICT
Tax Collector Davis Makes
His Annual Report.
THE LIMIT TO BUILDINGS
A Substitute to the Regulations Now
in Force Restricting Height of
Residences VIII Be offered to
Congress-Site for New School
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Brevities.

E. G. Davis, collector of taxes for the
District of Columbia, submitted to the
District Commissioners yesterday his an
nual report for the fiscal year ending
June 80 last. He gives the following sum-
married. statement of money on hand, de-
rived from the various sources of reve-
nue. and held to the credit of the District:
The times., 1898-09-14
New Flannelette
Wrappers, 6)c.

go dozen of them to start with.
Much more coy than the airy cot
ton garments you've been wearing
all summer. You can't buy any
flannelette of quality under nc a
yard, and these are especially fine
grade. They have braided yokes
and separate waist Innings m
and extra wide skirts. hehN
We esteem them great tfJk
leader at......................
The times., 1898-09-14

dyspepsia reminds of the Bible
gahed
brought with him other devils
of than
appears
apparently wonderful suddenness
depressing
quickly
but cure S
The times., 1898-09-14

Who Couldn't Spend n Jolly Evening
at the Alhambra Garden, 4th and E. me-,
enjoying the Wash. Brewery Co.'s fine
beers-served fresh from the vaults
while listening to the good music?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-27
CAPT. NJ. 7. PHILLIPS.
THIS VENERABLE CITIZEN, PASSES
AWAY IN THE NIGHT.
SKETCH or His LONG LIFE.
A Native of Henrico, But for sixty
Years q Resident of Richmond
His business Career--Fireman and
so1dier-His Funeral.

Mr.. Miles Turpin Phillips, one of Rich
monds Oldest and most highly esteemed
citizens. died suddenly, during Monday
night or early yesterday morning at his
home. No. 2i3 south Fourth street.
Mr.. Phillips was found dead in his bed
yesterday morning by his wife, who en-
tered his room to call him for breakfast.
He was In attendance upon the meeting
OF Pickett Camp Monday night, and re-
turning home about 10 o'clock chatted
some little time with his family, appa-
rently being in the most cheerful humor.
He made no complaint of feeling unwell,
though 1t had been noticed for the past
few weeks that he was growing weaker.
He retired to his room and was soon
asleep. He was usually an early riser.
and when yesterday morning he did not
appear at his usual time, his wife, who
had prepared breakfast, went up to his
room TO call him. She placed her hand
gently on his forehead, thinking to arouse
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-27
SPANISH PRISONERS ESCAPE.
Eleven of Them Confined In Santi-
ago Jail Get Away.

PLAYA DEL ESTE, July 26.-At santi-
ago last night eleven Spanish prisoners
escaped from the city jail. 1t is alleged
that they overpowered the guards.
The Cubans claim that the keepers. who
are also Spanish, set the prisoners free.
General Shafter recently appointed a
prison commission to inspect the Spanish
prisons. They were found to be in the
most terrible condition.
Prisoners were discovered in some OF
them who have been confined for years
without trial, for crimes the maximum
punishment for which, under Spanish law,
would be two months. The commission
will sit daily until these cases can be re-
viewed.
Several of the Spanish justices have sent
in their designations TO General Shatter,
saying that they cannot take the oath
of allegiance. The high courts of justice
will be closed until other appointments
can be made.
A large sum of money is missing from
the Santiago branch OF the Habana Bank
Inquiries are being made for IT. Other
wise great tranquility prevails.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-27
ASSIGNED TO GENERAL BROOKE
Representative Lewis, of Washing
ton, VIII Serve at the Front,

WASHINGTON. d. c., July 2s.-Repre-
sentative James II. Lewis. of Washington.
returned here to-day from Chickamauga
Camp, and was assigned by the War
Department TO duty under General
Brooke. He declined to take a commits
sion from the President and was. instead.
detailed for duty at the front without
compensation, as from the Washington
State Guard. of which he is colonel. He
left to-day for Washington State on leave
pending detail TO such duty under General
Brooke as may be found necessary. Rep
resentative Lewis says the Porto Rican
expedition will be entirely landed within
thirty days, and that. in his opinion, the
administration does not expect any bat
Ties TO take place. but that the Spanish
authorities there will capitulate without
much delay. The War Department has
agreed to give him ten days notice of his
assignment to the front. which probably
will be In the capacity OF aid to General
Brooke with the special duty OF inspecting
ordnance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-27
GAS II O II Z A.. =,
30. eIhs Kind You Haze Asals baaGI
' g., !; are Zzh4Zzz
DEATHS.

HowELL-Died. at oakIands. the n0% 1'
OF her brother-in-iaw. John II. Cosss' ~
Fluyanna county. Va. July y. lSe' 49, i.''',t
DOUGLASS. daughter of the late Das.-
Howell. of Charles Town. Jefferson e0.
ty. w. Va.
PaIIIIPs.-Dled. Tuesday morhine'
July 81. 1885. MILES T. PHILLIPS III
the 18th year OF his age. ,,.,
Funeral from Seventh-Street Sh.'s'."i
church THURSDAY AtTEkNooN !"
o'clock. .r.
Boston and Arlington IN. - psp,,'
please copy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-27
SPANISH STEAMERS SAFE CONDUCT
Isra de Luson and Isia de Panay t.
, Go from Cadik to Santiago.

GIBRALTAR, July 26.-In accordance
with instructions received from Washing
ton. the United States consular agent
here has issued safe conducts 70 the Span
ish steamers Isla de Luzon and IsIa da
Panay. now at Cadlz 10 proceed to SAN
fiago de Cuba and return 10 Spain with
the surrendered spanish troops.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-27
DEMANDS THE ENTIRE REWARD.
italian Admiral Formally Notifies
the Colombian Government.

ROME, July ae.-Adniral Candiani, 1t
10 announced. in a dispatch received here
from Carthagena Colombia. formally de-
manded on Saturday last that the CO.
,ombian Government accept President
Cleveland's award in the Cerruti case in
its entirety, and 10 guarantee its fun ex-
ecution.
This Italian Admiral insists upon de-
finite reply I'm twenty days. In the mean
while the Italian warships will visit other
Colombian ports.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-27

: NEWPORT NEWS, VA, July 2s. -(spe-
cial)-''rhe- only casualty In connection
with the transfer OF the troops from
chickamauga 10 this city Is said 20 have
occurred last night near Charleston. w.
Va, when Sergeant Hoy, of the Signal
Corps fell from the platform OF a coach
and was killed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-27

!. c. Knox. Greer n. Baughman, DAVID
Wilson. B. Blake Minor.
REV. MR.. HYDEs MOTHER DEAD,
telegram received here yesterday from
Rev. Charles r. Hyde. pastor OF the Third
Presbyterian church In this city, an
nounced the death In Chattanooga on
Monday of his mother.
Mr.. Hyde was I'm Richmond Sunday,
when he received message summoning
him TO his mothers bedside, and he left
by the first train. He did not. however.
reach her In time TO see her alive. Mrs.
Hyde's death was the sixth that has oc-
CURED In her immediate family within
the last twelve months.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-27
Two Chlldren Asphxxiatca.

PHILADELPHIA, July 2s.-Annie and
Bessie Baisley. aged and years. re-
spectively, were asphyxiated by illumi-
mating gas early to-day. at the home OF
their parents. No. 1853 north warneck
street. this city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-27

TAMPA, FLA. July ee.--The Second
New York Regiment left this city To-
- ~ tor Esrnandina
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-27

BERLIN, July 26.-The Lokal Zeitung
announces that the health Of Prince Bis
marck Is worse.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-27

The funeral OF NELLIE RAY REID. W
FAINT daughter OF James T. and sAlhe :
Reid. will take place from their residence,
Ia Henrico county, THIS (WedhesosV
MORNING at 10 o'clock
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-27

IS THE ONLY REMEDY ON THE Mar.
ache In 20 10 minutes correct lndI~a.-
ton. stimulate the nerves. and buiI5 80
the system. II should be In every honp
and every travellers gfipsack. AZ an
Druggists: Twenty-Five cures, Is cents
~ 24-Su,W ,&Fts 's
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-27

LONDON, July IA oispaten ,.I,,,,1
Nagasah, Japan. says that lns e',,,I,ss
third class cruiser Arizona, WIN sof -
sor three months, has sailed for the caro-
line Islands.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-27

State Of Virginia. City Of Richmond--ss.:
/, William III. Palmer president OF the
above-named bank. do solemnly swear
that the above statement is true, to the
best OF my knowledge and belief.
WILLIAM III. PALMER.
President.
Subscribed and sworn to before me, this
WILLIAM sINTON,
Notary Public.
Correct-Attest:
GEORGE w. ANDERSON.
s. III. HAYES.
WILLIAM II. PALMER,
~ 2i-3t Directors. F.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-27
ENGLISH HISTORY

States. University Publishing COMPANY
Curry's Southern States. b. +. Johnso,
Company.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-27

IS. During my official visit little later.
Commander Eaton. of the Resolute. ap-
peared. and reported TO you the presence
of n Spanish battleship near Altares
Your orders to me were to take the Ore
gon and go eastward to meet her. and
this was done by the Brooklyn, with the
result that the vessel reported as an enc
my was discovered TO be the Austrian
cruiser Maria Teresa.
FIRE ON THE BROOKLYN.
y. / would mention for your conslde-
ration that the Brooklya occupied the
most westward blockading position, with
the Vixen. and being more directly In
the route taken by the Spanish squadron,
was exposed for some minutes-possibly
ten-to the gun fire of three OF the Span
ish ships, and the west battery, at
range Of 1900 yards from the ships and
about 5000 yards from the battery; but
thu vessels OF the entire squadron. clos
ing In rapidly. soon diverted this fire. and
did magnificent work at close range.
CONTAMINATION OF CAPTAINS
az have never before witnessed such
deadly and fatally accurate shooting as
was done by the ships of your command.
as they closed in on the Spanish SQUAD
ron. and / deem II a high privilege TO
commend 10 you for such action as you
may deem proper the gallantry and
dashing courage. the prompt de-
cision and the skIlful handling of their
vessels displayed by CAPTAIN
Philips. Captains Evans. Captain Clarke,
and especially OF my chief OF stan. Cap
tain Cook. who was directly under my |
personal observation. and whose GOODNESS. |
and courage were OF the |
highest order. The dense smoke OF the |
combat shut out from my view the indiana |
and the Gloucester. but as these vessels |
we're closer to your flagship no doubt their !!
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-08-06
Young HOOdl1II.lS,

The young hoodlurns who have
made themselves obnoxious to the
good people Of the second ward by
breaking prayer meetings and COM
mittins other acts Of hoodlumnism
should be severely punished, if the
accusations against them are sub
stantiated by the evidence. People
who have not enough decency to
behave themselves at places Of
worship should be made to do SO
by the law. There are laws ex-
pressly for that purpose and they
should be rigidly enforced, for
those who violate them deserve no
sympathy and should receive none.
Hoodlumnism should be crushed in
its incipient stages, and young men
who aspire to become hoodlums to
terrorize women and children are
entitled to no leniency at the hands
Of the community and the court.
The budding hoodlumnism of the
second ward should be checked be-
fore it becomes stronger and more
dangerous. By melting out just
punishment to young men with
hoodlumnistic propensities a desire
to break the laws is subdued and
the youthful disturbers Of the peace
are taught before it is too late that
the ssway Of the transgressor is
hard.''