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The times., 1898-02-08
THE OVERHEAD WIRES
The Commissioners Prepare Bill
for Their Removal.
The Measure Provides That They
Must Go Within q Year-Troubles
In the Past.

The District Commissioners yester-
day transmitted to the Senate and
House District Committees their idea
of the solution of the very troublesome
overhead electric wire and under
ground conduit problems. 1t is in the
form of a bill bearing the legend:
For the removal of overhead elec-
trio lighting wires in the District of
Columbia and for other purposes"
Owing to defective legislation there
are many miles of overhead wires in
the CITY, VIII ch ihe c, mn ISIS oners have
tried unsuccesstuiiy TO have put under
ground.
The Commissioners submit their pro-
posed bill as a substitute for Senate
bill 2145 and House bill 1885, both on
the same subject, ana say that separ-
ate bill relating To telegraph and uele-
phone wires and conuuts VIII be sent
TO Congress in short time.
report OF capt. Burr, assistant To
Engineer Commissioner Black, who
prel a. ed the bill, is BIN tteI Wit ii.
capt. Burr says tnat the mann object
of the blll Is TO place underground eN-
listing overhead wires, not TO permit the
people TO obtain the full Dement'S OF con-
duits whicn are now or may be hereaf-
ter placed underground. Although un-
dersround condmts have been in use
for a number of years, he says, there
still remain many miles of overhead
wires, and existing conduits are not of
sufficient capacity to contain them. He
believes that even If Congress deems
it inadviSab BIZ, TO authorize any extern
sion of conduits under the present sys-
tenn of corporate ownership there can
be no doubt as to the wisdom OF taking
such action as may be necessary to re-
move overhead wires pending the set
element of the question of a general
conduit system for the city.
He concludes. ALI legislation hereto
fore enacted upon this subject has been
more or less incomplete and uncertain
as to meaning. The enactment of care
fully considered-legisiation is extreme
ly desirable"
The proposed bill provides that all
overhead wires within the fire limits
shall be removed within one year after
the passage Of the bill, and that the
present system of underground con-
duits is utilized to the fullest extent
possible. The Commissioners are given
the power to remove these wires at the
expense of their owners in case the lat
ter fail 10 do so. Authority Is given for
the construction of conduits necessary
to receive the overhead wires and such
additional wires as many be reasonably
expected to be needed in the near fu-
ture.
The times., 1898-02-08
City Brevities.

The hand street4cleaning brigade was
kept busy yesterday removing the SHOW or
the recent fan FROM the cutters.
Nina Z. p. Toomer yesterday filed a
bin for divorce against Nathan Toomer al
leging that = ,r husband deserted her ia Sep
tember, 1895.
I. l.. Buob, No. 1921 Marion street
northwest, re ported 20 the police yesterday
that a SNEAK thief had entered his house
and stolen from hat ok In the han way
al orercoaS valued at S15.
MIR. Thouls q. Bensey, a real estate
agent, was notified yesterday hy Prose
cutting Attor ley Mullow ney to appear in the
police cours and give reason why he failed
TO remove The STOW from the pavement in
front Of soue property 1or which he is the
agent.
Mrs. J. Bell Webb, of No. 1927 Fourth
street north vest. was robbed OF her purse
yesterday afternoon while walking near
the corner OF Thirtieth aud p streets north
west. The D arse contained a small amount
of money. was found some time later
in the stree. where tha thief had thrown
it after rifling it.
A hill was INTRODUCED in the Senate
yesterday hy Mr.. Proctor, and q similar
measure was introduced in the House by
Nj. jenkins, the purpose of which is to
open d stree through block No. EOS, from
Fourteenth :, eet 10 Fifteenth street north
west. concurrent with the adjacent streets
called Wallaci place and Caroline street.
The annual report OF the Washington,
Alexandria ana Mount Vernon Railway
Company for the year ending December
81. 1897, vas filed in the Senate yester-
day. The lotal receipts for the year
amounted To 81 4,4e2.Ss. Total expendi-
tures foi operating road and repairs, So
65o.+3. To'tl number of passengers car
ned during ne year, 924, 40. There was
no damage t. either persons or property
In response to Senate resolution. re-
questing inf JuHation as TO whether tele-
GIaph cUnduTts in the District were being
used fer ele tric light wires, the Com
misSioners Yesterday submitted a COM
munication, stating that the only place in
the city al which this was done was at
New York avenue and Fourteenth street,
where the cables of the Potomac Electric
Power Company had been connected with
those of the Postal Telegraph Company,
for lighting the latter company's office
This connec ion ha ID been made without a
permit from ne Commissioners.
The times., 1898-02-08
PRIVATE COLLINS STRICKEN.
He Has the SMALLPOX, But No Nor q
Cases are EXuectPd

The first case Of smallpox in the city
for three years was reported to the
health office yesterday, and is now at
the old smallpox house in the eastern
suburbs. The authorities do not fear
spread of the disease.
Robert 5. Collins, a private in the
Marine Corps, is the afflicted man. He
has been under treatment at the Ma
rine Hospital and the nature of the dis
ease was suspected Saturday night by
the surgeons of the hospital Collins
was at the hospital last month with
another trouble, and was discharged.
On the 25th he came back complaining
that he did not feel we'll and was again
taken under treatment.
The fact that he has been at the hos
pital since that time removes all pos
s1biitty that the disease may have
spread from his case. Dr. Woodward.
the health officer, has instituted an in
curry to ascertain if possible where the
disease originated.
The health office has a sufficiency of
funds for all the expenditures that will
be necessary in Collins's case. il is
thought.
The times., 1898-02-08
MIR. JOHN KENNEDY TRIAL.
After Maav Delays IL Il Begun i'll
he Police Court

The trial Of Mr.. John Kennedy, To-
cal coal dealer. charged with delivering
short weight coal, was begun in the po-
lice court Monday afternoon before
Judge Scott and a jury, the names Of
which were published in The Times last
Friday. The Government is represent
ed by Assistant United States District
Attorney Mullowney, and the def ndInt
by Judge Jere NJ. Wilson and Mr.. AL
pheus Johnson.
The information on which the defend
ant was arrested contained two counts,
the first charging him with failure to de
liver proper certificate 10 the driver of
his coal wagon and another charging
that he delivered to one James Manning,
janitor of the Dennison school building,
a quantity of coal 200 pounds less than
that specified in the certificate of the sell
er.
Before the jury was sworn Judge VIII
son moved that the proceedings be dis
missed, because the information contain
ed two counts, making TWO offenseS
The motion was overruled.
AT the opening of the case Mr.. Null
lowney, for the Government. stated that
he expected to prove that the defend
for the purpose of defrauding his pa
irons, and that he had contrived trap
boxes under the seats on his wagons
which would contain coal which was
weighed but never delivered.
For the defense, Judge Wilson stated
that it would be shown that Mr.. Ken
nedy conducted his business according
TO law and in accordance to the Gus
toms which prevailed in the District
In fact it is managed in such q way the
defense claims that it would be mpos-
sible for the defendant to defraud any
one, even if he wished to do so.
Detective Parham testified to inter-
cepting Mr. I<ennedy's wagons, while
on their way to the school building
and having them weighed, with the re-
suit of finding the coal short. He said
that there We're coal boxes under the
seat which were mot emptied. MI
Vermillion, assistant building in
spector. corrohorated Mr.. Parham's
testimony.
A number of ether witnesses We're ex-
amined for the prosecution, but their
testimony threw 10 new light on the
case.
When the court adjourned Mr.. Scher-
er, a janitor at the Tyler school, was
still on the witness stand. His testi-
mony was interrupted by an objection
from the defense on. the ground that
the matters to which he was to give
evidence We're irrelevant Mr. Null
lowney explained to the court that he
expected the witness to testify to a
shortage of fourteen tons in a lot OF
coal delivered at the Tyler school some
time last August. The court held that
such evidence was admissible.
The times., 1898-02-08
THEY WANT AN ACCOUNTING.
Stockholders i'll the National Corre'
snondeucc Institute Go Into Court.

William II. Benton and j. Emile Bio
men yesterday filed suit in equity
against the National Correspondence
Institute and John w. Mckinley,
charging misappropriation OF funds
and asking for an accounting.
The National Correspondence lnsti-
tute was started in May, 1896, at No.
Sl1s Pennsylvania avenue southeast.
Benton was made president of the con-
cern and also an instructor, and Bio
men also held office and gave his time
as an instructor. Mr.. Mckinley was
made general manager and given the
entire business end, including the col
lection and distribution of money
Benton and Blomen worked for the
institute for over year, and its busi-
ness increased rapidly on account of
their efforts, they say. Notwithstand-
ing this Mckinley only gave them
small sums of money, and failed to give
the accounting they were entitled to
under the rules of the corporation.
They were at last obliged to get into
other business last April to earn a liv-
ing, although they aver the National
Correspondence Institute was prosper
Oua.
The times., 1898-02-08
Sewers To BE Constructed.

The Commissioners have ordered: That
the following work will be done, under the
provisions of law governing the assessment
system, the intention TO do the work having
been duly a1lvertised as required by law:
Construct sewer in the west side of Thirty
second street northwest. / 90 feet. abutting
lot OF IA, square 1888; estimated cost
$500. Construct sewer in Hartford street,
between Bfns tThirteenthl and Duncan
tTwelfth) str sets Brookiand: estimated cost
$44s. Also in FRANKFORT street, between
Burns fThirteenth) and Duncan (Twelfthl
streets, BronTiand; estimated cost. S46O.
Construct So ser in west side OF Fourteenth
street southeast, between 1 street and
Georgia avenue: estimated cost Sb4s.
The times., 1898-02-08
LAWYERS IN AN ALTERATION
Messrs. Kicks and Moss Have
Trouble Over a Prisoner

Lawyers Kicks and Moss got into a
personal alteration in the vestibule of
the police court yesterday afternoon.
The difficulty occurred during the Ken
nedy trial. and caused stampede from
the courtroom.
The combatants were quickly separat
ed by Deputy Marshal Hooe, who put
Moss into one OF the witness rooms, after
which Kicks went out of the building.
From what could be learned, it ap-
pears that the trouble grew out Of the
claims of the two lawyers to the credit
for the release of a prisoner who was
in jail. 1t was stated that Mr.. Kicks
obtained an order for the release Of the
prisoner from the marshal, and that Mr..
Moss took exception, on the ground that
he was the proper person to apply for
and obtain the writ
The times., 1898-02-08
MRS. WALTER is DIVORCED.
Judge Cox Makes Scathing Com
nentS

The Walter divorce case, which has
been in the courts of the District for
two years, was disposed of by Judge
Cox yesterday. He granted a divorce
to Mr.. John Walter, the defendant in
the original bill.
Mrs. Joanna Walter in March. 1895,
filed a bill for absolute divorce from
John Walter. Mr.. Walter is a well
known man here. and Is the possessor
of fortune. He is seventy-siX years
old. His son is one of Washington's
prominent physicians. Mrs. Walter in
her bill. accused her husband of exces-
sive cruelty. non-support and adultery.
In his answer Mr.. Walter stated that
he first knew his wife as his house
servant. He denied all the charges
made by Mrs. Walter and made a cross
charge of adultery.
The trial was one of the longest in
the District courts. and much highly
sensational testimony was taken, both
in this country and in Europe. Judge
Cox threw Mrs. Walters bill out of
court. Judge Cox 1rade scathins ref
erences to some of the testimony, say
ing that it was unequa,ed for perjury.
The times., 1898-02-08
AfcCAFFREY'S WILL SUSTAINED.
The Attempt to Break Ii Fails in
Judge Bradley's Court

The second trial over the will of the
late Hugh McCaffrey was concluded yes
terday before Judge Bradley. the jury
rendering verdict sustaining the will.
Mr.. McCaffrey came to this country
many years ago, ard made small for
before he died. He had several children,
boys and girls.
One of the Misses McCaffrey eloped
and married against his wishes. This
daughter did not prosper, and several
times during his lifetime he helped her
with gifts of money.
When the win was read 1t was found
that this daughter had received the
larger portion OF the estate, although the
other children had all been substantially
remembered. The suit was brought by
these other children, who made the
charge that undue influence had been eX-
ercised.
The trial was begun on Saturday.
The times., 1898-02-08
Carson Given His Liberty

Perry Carson, the negro politician, who
was sent to Jail on Saturday by Justice of
the Peace Samuel K. Church for contempt
Of court, vas released yesterday On %
writ Of habeas corpus, issued by Judge c..
c. Cole. Argument In the case will be
heard on Friday, until which time Carson
is on his eprsonal bonds. Mr.. Tracy L..
.Jeffords Carson counsel. in his petition
takes exception to the regularity and law
fuIness of the process on which his client
was incarcerated, alleging that it was not
duly authenticated and never properly exc
cuted.
The times., 1898-02-08
DYSPEPSIA.

Remember that GROVER GRA-
HAMS remedy is GUARANTEED
to remove all distress FROM THE
FIRST DOSE. IL is folly to suffer
when a soc. bottle, procured from
your druggist, viii correct in
stantly all unpleasant symptoms.
An fnfallible Specific for Dyspepsia,
Heartbu Gastritis and all dis
eases arising from an impaired Df-
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Graham Co., Newbureh, y. Y, for
pamphlet.
The times., 1898-02-08

A few months ago Mr. Byron Every.
of Woodstock. Mich. was badly af
fiicted with rheumatism. His right leg
was swollen the full length. causing
him great suffering. He was advised
TO try Chamberlain's Pain Balm. The
hrst bottle of 1T helped him censidera-
bly, and the second bottle effected a
cure. The % and 50-cent sizes are for
sale by Henry Evans, Wholesale and
Retail Druggist, 93s F street and Con-
necticut avenue and S street northwest
and 1928 Maryland avenue northeast.
The times., 1898-02-08
For Eilterine City Water.

Mr. Mcmillan yesterday submitted to
the Senate an amendment to the Dis
trict appropriation bill, providing for
the preparation of a report made upon
careful investigation as TO the feasi-
bility of filtering the water supply of
the city. The cost is not to exceed
$4,000 for such investigation and re-
arr-f
The times., 1898-02-08
MRS. PAGE GETS A DIVORCE.
{ Considerable Secrecy Maintained
During the Litigation

Mrs. Annabelle o. Page yesterday was
granted a divorce from Harvey L.
Page, the prominent architect and club
man. formerly of this city Judge Cox
gave the decree in equity court No. i.
Mrs. Page was granted 500 a month
alimony and the custody of their chill
clren.
Mrs. Page filed her suit last summer.
Mr.. Page was in the city at the time
but left Immediately afterwards. He
has made no defense to the suit except
the formal filing Of an answer
The papers in the case have ali been
withheld from the public from the be-
ginning by request Of the parties con-
Cerned.
The times., 1898-02-08
A Board of Directors Elected

The annual election of directors of the
Washington City Gaslight Company was
held by the stockholders of the company
yesterday afternoon. The election re-
suited as follows John K. Mclean, james
W. Orine, George 7. Dunlop, John G.. Bull
litt and John F. Rodgers. 1t is probable
that the election OF officers Of the com.
pany for the ensuing year will take place
at meeting of tn stockholders at 12
O'Clock on oeXt Monday
The times., 1898-02-08
The Fredonia Telephone Case

The argument in the case of Mr.. Will
liam W. Danenhower, proprietor of the
Hotel Frednnia. against the Chesapeake
and Potomac Telephone Company was
continued yesterday by Mr.. e. H. Thomas
for Mr.. d anenhower. He cited many
authorities '.nd decisions along the line
of the protest Mr.. Danenhower is making.
The times., 1898-02-08
An Anfi.Iiuuor Petition.

A petition was presented to the Sen
ate yesterday from the First Congrega-
tional Church of this city, praying for
the passage of a bill prohibiting the
sale of Intoxicating liquors in the public
buildings in the District.
The times., 1898-02-08
.. A BOY BREAKS THROUGH.
He Is Nea "ly Drowned While Skat-
Ing at Chevy Chase

Samuel ]. Robertson, a messenger boy.
was nearly drowned while skating at
Chevy Chase on Sunday night He. with
several companions ventured out on the
ice after having been warned by the Of
iicers that il was too thin. They had
skated almost half way across when
Robertson. who was in the lead, broke
through.
He was rescued by his companions.
after having been in the water some
time. After being rescued he was taken
home, where he now lies dangerously III.
The times., 1898-02-08
TO CURE A coIp1N ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Qunine Ia blets. All
druggists refuudthe money ifitfails to cure
csc The gen line has L. b. Q. oneach Ia bIet.
The times., 1898-02-08

have friend my brothein-law who the outside
New York crocery
ing agent collector and what TO suffer from carrh
of the stomach When he woke morning would be
gripping contraction, stomach which
seemed to be cogged with Shiny phegmke substance Carlsbad
salts always did him good but he Rpans Tabu
only takes when occasion requires
this his Spadng, asked
Tabule him. he said Why bghten up an effect
like dry makes feel something spring morning
when the air crisp but tempered
how they produce such with me-
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-01-22

farmers win m income Of . very law
hundred dollars q year expect 70 have
them On theirs every day and seil
SNAKE both ends meetr Why al Thu
.spreadr True. we like 10 make :
little show but what our women
folks mean - . kindness to M IS
really one Of the greatest in3nfies
they can; do rs. and this not only
ON account Of the cost Of these things
Nest and potatoes taste 30. good that
we arc tempted to make good hearty
meal of them, and then afterward the
pies and rich cakes and preserves and
all the other things are set before sus
and we can not resist. Thus overloaded
stomaclls arc the. rule. and In conse-
qucnce we have oil sorts Of ailments
and constant need Of the services OF
doctors, and must spend lots OF Honey
for all sorts Of medicines. And tho
sick can not work. In short, the mis-
taken kindness of wives and daughters
ruins the health Of those they love,
and kills OF farmers and members OF
farmers families by the wholesale,
and. of course, keeps even those poor
who otherwise might get along very
nicely with moderate income.-Farm
and Fireside.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-01-22
N
Didn't Look II.

sThese are very fine suspenders," said the
peddler to the lady at the door. 81 have
all kinds-striped, plain, dark. light. Now
here is very fine pair OF plain ones. Did
you ever embroider any suspendeu for
your husband, lady?"
No." said She
Now don't you think you'd like to en-
broider pair for his Christmas PRESENT."
i guess not"
well, has he real nice pair of suspend
peddler.
Really, don't know" said she.
well, madam, is your husband ins"
No; he's not here yet"
do you expect him in before supper"
'No-surely not by that time"
be here.''
Not the least idea
Humph.-that's queer" unused the disap-
pointed peddler.
"Oh, not so very," said the young lady.
haven't any husband" Free
Press.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-01-22

wAea the iusgs are attacked and the
symptoms Of consumption appear, then
begins the struggle between Affection and
That des.royinE disease !, .hie h.. sl.y. at. IL
10 the struTgle when disease Is conquered
and health restored. Such An issue dess
the case 81 MT. K. Morris. Memphis, Tenn.
who saw hin wife wasting and weakening
and physicians helpless, and then sug-
rested the simple iemedy that wrought
the cure. He tells the story thus:
"seven years ago. my wife had severe
sicisns pronoaneed Consumption. fEe
cough was extremely distressing. esIs-
attended with the splitting Of blood. The
doctors being unable to help her. in.
dueed her 70 try Dr; Ayers Cherry PeStorai
gave. Before using one whole bottle shs
was cured, 80 that now she is strong and
quite healthy. That this mediclne saved
my wife's lille I have not the least doubt.
I aiways keep Dr. Ayers Cherry Peeto1si
have . cold or cough We use II. and are
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-01-22
How to Select brood sows.

In advising young breeders how to
select brood sows, the writer will sup
pose he has no sows. Would advise .
young breeder to go to some man in
whom he has confidence and tell him
what he wants If the young breeder
wants to breed for pork alone he need
not be SO particular about the droop Of
the ear and other fancy points, but he
must have these traits developed to .
marked degree in his prospective brood
sow. Her ancestors should be good
feeders, good suckers and quiet aud
gentle disposition The general ap-
pearance Of his sow should be large
and roomy with . row of six or eight
well developed teats on each side of
her udder. Should young breeder
want to breed for pork alone some
coarseness in SOW will do no particular
harm.
II he intends TO breed for the trade
he should get her as nice in appearance
as possible, with size. He must not be
taken in on those fine. smooth little
chunks; they are delusion and .
snare, and tho writer has generally
been disappointed in the outcome of
such as these. A few remarks about
the boar may not be out of place in
this. With sows Of good size boar Of
a blccky type is admissible. lie should
have . short, broad head, neat and
straight in every respect. especially
we'll developed around the heart and
ham. He should be the offspring of .
family that are prolific and good suck
ers, etc. The boar should not be run
with other hogs and his feed should
consist of bran, shorts. oats and milk
principally.
When tho breeding season arrives
young breeder should breed his SOW as
late in heat as possible. which is gem
orally the second day; and the date OF
service should be carefully noted in .
book or register for the purpose. At
the end Of liz days the breeder can
look for an installment Of pigs. A SOW
seldom farrows before that time, and
she frequently runs over her time one
to four days. This will give young
breeder an outline down to time Of
farrow. Should he desire to know how
the writer handles his piga from now
until weaving, he will give it in anoth-
er article. should he request it-Amer-
lean Swineherd.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-01-22
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