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The times., 1899-01-10
THE ELECTRIC CONDUIT BILL.
Qualifications Recommended by the
District Comn,issioncrs.

The District Commissioners submitted
their report on the bill for the extension
OF the Conduits for electric lighting wires
in the District of Columbia to the District
Committee of the Senate yesterday morn
ing. The bill provides that one year from
the date of its passage any person or cor
poratiOn in the District of Columbia
operating or maintaining overhead, cleo
trio wires shall be subject to a fine of
fifty dollars for each day that such over
head wires shall be in existence The
measure also provides that the Commits
sioners shall have the power to grant per-
mits for the extension OF the existing
electric light conduits.
The bill in the form in which it was
presented to Congress. meets with great
opposition, and the Commissioners have
recommended some changes. The electric
light companies maintain that they can
distribute the current with a great deal
less trouble and expense TO both them
selves and the people by using poles in
alleys for the proper circulation of the
power for lighting purposes in the square
adjacent 10 such alley than by digging a
conduit in the street in front of the
houses. The Commissioners also take
this stand, as IS shown in their report
which is as follows:
! The first section OF the bill prevents the use
1 OF electric light wires in alI parts Of the Dis
trict II i believed that this provision is more
sweeping than is desired. inlslnuCh as the dis
( tribution Of electricity Tor lighting and power
! purposes to the buildings in given block may
/ be accomplished, in many cases, much more
! economically and advantasoousiy to the property
owners and the general public from pole or
/ poles situated IN alley than from conduits
| built in the streets in front ol the premises.
/ The Commissioners would therefore recommend
that section one be amended by inserting after
! the word wires" III line five the words in
The times., 1899-01-10
OSCAR GARDNER THE VICTOR.
Dave sullivan Defeated in Seven
teen Fierceiy Fought Rounds.

teen F1erceiy FOuEht Rounds.
New York, Jan. Oscar Gardner. the
Omaha Kid has clear title to another
match with George Dixon for the feather
weight championship. Although he con-
ceded weight to Dave Sullivan. the plucky
little Boston pugllist. at the Lenox Ath-
letic Club tonight. Gardner succeeded in
scoring a clean knockout in the seven
teenth round by landing left-hand punch
on the jaw.
From the start with the exception of a
few periods, Gardner had the better of
the battle. He proved to be harder
hitter than Sullivan and the cleverer ring
general. The Boston man was, perhaps,
trihe more scientific in the early stages,
but his measure was soon taken by the
Kid, who did the trick when the real
opportunity presented itself.
The men fought under the Marquis Of
Queensbery rules with no restrictions;
that is to say. they were allowed to hit
in the clinches and on the breakaways. a
method which satisfied the big crowd be-
| yond measure. Gardner was defeated by
a decision in a twenty-five round bout
with Dixon not long ago. and many believed
! he should have got draw. This victory
/ over Sullivan makes it appear that an
| be interesting.
There was a tremendous crowd at the
| fight and many were unable to gain ad-
I mission. All of the ut-of-town sports
| who here for the big battle tomorrow
night were on hand, occupying choice box
| seats. Sullivan ruled favorite at 10 to S
| because of his superior weight The Bos-
! ton boy tipped the beam at 124. Gardner
was reported to be not over the feather
| nr"c
onds were Hugh Arnold, Harry Fisher,
Julius Mack and Louis Green. Sullivan s
handlers were Dan Donnelly, Jack Sulli-
van and Pat Graham.
| The last two rounds were hot ones. In
| the sixteenth round Dave ran in with a
. blow on the mouth Gardner responded on
the jaw with left swing, and rush that
! sent Dave to the ropes. Sullivan was the
| rusher. and, cornering Gardner. he hit him
hard on the neck with his right. Sullivan
also put a left to the mouth only to re-
i ceive hot one in the stomach. Sullivan
increased his speed and got the round He
was improving it seemed.
In the last round Sullivan landed a
! straight left flush on the nose. Gardner
rushed and put in right On the neck
! The blow sent Sullivan to the floor and
Gardner fell on top Of him. Dave got ur
| quickly, but his legs were wobbly. An
other right reached the jaw and Sullivan
fell again. He refused to take a count and
scrambled to his feet. This time he was
groggy and Gardner rushed in to finish
| him.
He threw in a couple OF rights and then
whipped over fearful left that caught
Sullivan squarely on the chin. The latter
threw up his arms and toppled over back
wards. his head striking the floor with {
crash. There was no need to count hin
out, for he was insensible and had to bt
carried to his corner. He came too In
few minutes and staggered ever to shak,
hands with his conquerer. who was re-
ceiving the paudits of the crowd. Gard
ner complimented Sullivan on his pluck
and then the crowd filed out contented.
The times., 1899-01-10
MARINE CORPS BILL.
Plans for the Reorganization of
That Body.

A bill providing for the reorganization
of the United States Marine Corps is be-
ing considered by the House Committee
on Naval Affairs. and it is expected that
it will be favorably reported at an early
date.
The measure provides for 5000 enlisted
men. with one commandant with the rank of
major general. one brigadier general. five
colonies, five lieutenant colonies. ten ma
jors. sixty captains. sixty first lieutenants.
sixty second lieutenants. one adjutant and
inspector with the rank of colonel. one as
sistant adjutant and inspector with the
rank of major, one paynaster with the
rank of colonel. one assistant paymaster
with the rank of major, one quartermaster
with the rank Of colonel two assistant
quartcrmasters with the rank of major,
and three assistant quartermasters with
the rank of captain.
The times., 1899-01-10
PERPETUAL MOTION AGAIN.
Jersey Gunsmith Thinks lie Has Dis
covered the Ercnt Secret.

New Brunswick, n. J., Jan. 9.-Gottlob
E. Rink, a gunsmith, claims to have dis
covered the secret of perpetual motion by
fixing a machine so that dead weight will
make it go continually. Then he applies
the weight and it goes The more weight,
the more go.
Rink and his father have been working
On the machine for years. Rink says that
the force of gravity will operate it, The
weight of cars equipped with his motor
will operate the motor and carry the train
up any grade. Each passenger. by increas-
ing the weight, will add TO the power of
the motor. Passengers will be charged
according to their weight. The machine
Rink says, placed in the foundation of a
building Will be operated by the weight
Of the masonry and will supply power for
any industry or machinery. If more power
is wanted 1t VIII be necessary to put a
few additional stories on the building.
The times., 1899-01-10
TO PRESIDE OVER COMMITTEES.
Officers of the National Confcdcra-
ton of Momcn'n CImbs.

Atlanta. Ga. Jan. Mrs. W. B. Lowe
president of the National Confederation of
Women's Clubs. has announced the chair
women Of the National Committee of that
organization, as follows:
Executive committee. MIS- W. II. Lowe. At.
lanta: badge committee, Mrs. e. l.. Barnes,
Louisville; library committee. Mrs f.. B. Heard,
Middletown, GA; educational committee, Miss NJ
J. Evans, Northfield, Mimi; committee on the in
dustrial problem as it affects women and chill
drcn, Mrs. Frank l.. Brown, Chicago; committee
to define the duties of State chIirwomen OF cor
respOndcmcc. Mrs. 5. s Platt, Denver Col; pro-
gramme committee, Mrs. e. VI. Buckwatcr.
Springfield, Ohio; art commitec, Mr.. Shrrmanm
j. Hall, Chicago; printing committee, Mrs.
George ". Kcnrick, jr.. of Philadelphia
The times., 1899-01-10
Colonel Bryan's MiI,tnr, Lockinw

Colonel Bryan's anxiety to leave tle service OF
the United States Army was because hc could
not make political speeches from the stump lie
is at present trying to gain favor 50 that he may
he taken mp again by lis party As a Presidential
candidate in 1900. Since leaving the army MIR.
heard, and il is said that lac could not endure
the military lockjaw. II the politicians in the
army drink Heurich's beer there would be NJ
military lockiaw. because the qualities Of lieu.
rich's beer would afford ample subject to talk
about. Hcurch's is very often the leading sub
iect of very interesting conversation and j.
also the leading beer which gives pleasure to all
Washingionians. 1t is sold by all leading hotel.
and restaurants, and also by the Arlington Bot
Ting Company.
The times., 1899-01-10
Suici,ic Follows Suicide.

Spencer, Mass, Jan. 9.-Nlrs. Maria Teal rrou-
~, wife OF William II. rroutv, oil this place,
committed suicide yesterday by strangiing her
SELF with small silk handkerchief.
Mrs. Pr"uty the mother of Miss Iris
Prunty, whose sweetheart, Henry Hammond, shot
himself TO death Friday last. The young
couple were to have hccn married next Tuesday.
The only cause discoverab!c for Hammonds sui
eide was his extreme blshfulness, which, it l.
thought, made him seek death rather than under
go the ordeal of marriage ceremony.
Mrs. PTouty was deeply attached to young
Hammond, and it is believed that her mind wa.
unsettled by brooding over his death.
The times., 1899-01-10
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DIED.

SCHAEFER-On Monday. January O. ISa9, at
$50 O'Clock p m, at his late residence No. $50 B
Street southeast. CHRISTOPHER j. SCIiAEFER
in his twcnty-Scvtuth wear.
Funeral viii take place from his late residence
No. IS9 Street southeast, Wednesday, January
IL. at O'Clock p. Relatives and friend, re-
spectfulIy invited to attend iaI0-2t
MULVIHILL-On Monday. January o ISl9 AZ
9:3p O'Clock p. IN. PATRICK MULVIHILL,
native OF County Kerry, Ireland.
Funeral Wednesday, January II, at O'Clock a
n. from the residence of his son-in-Ilyy E,l.er.
sullivan, No. G27 Eleventh Street northeast, with
requiem 1t 81 JoSephs Church Relative,
and friends invited to attend jalO-st
DANlS-On Monday, january o. Is99, at i.tj
O'Clock p III. after short illness at his lat.
residence, No. lu6 | Street northwest SIDNEY
" DAVIS aged htty-sevcn years.
Funeral from his late residence Tl.urS,Ilv LIN
vary l.. at O'Clock p. III. Relatives and friends
invited lHicrmcnt private. 1t
MEYERS on Saturday January 1seg
GRACiE MEYERS tuee WulGJrJD beloved y,if,
OF William Meyer- and daughter of the llfs
Joseph and MARY Woodlrd. aged - wears
fuucrIl lf'-S.!Iy. January lu. at . ,'.Iarl. .,
m, from hrr late home, Eucul Vista II.i-lfs
Anaeo-tia. u. g.. head Of Morris Road
baltimore papers please c"py) ia9-2t
CtEEoLI.-un saturday Januirv 2. Isp9 ,r
50 a- M, MARY CARROLL. III, beloved
widow "t BRYAN tIrr9U, aged ninety wears. ar tfs
residence ct LEG diusltcr, Mrs Katc Ftr.tls.l
pI3 street southwest.
Func-al Will take place ou Tuc-,llv. Itnra-r
10 at q. ms, gt 81. Dpuuir', Church. with
rcqGicm mass Relatives and friends invited T.,
attend. II .-,
The times., 1899-01-10
VICTIM OF KLoNDIKE COLD.


Seattle. Wash. Jan. 9-Klondikers who
left Dawson December l. report that a
rumor was abroad that Al Bartlett had
been frozen to death between Dawson and
the Bonanza divide.
Bartlett halls from New York. and is a
Klondike king He has made several rec
ord breaking trips in and out of the gold
fields
The times., 1899-01-10
street Railway Changes.

resolution authorizing the City and
Suburban Railway Company TO abandon
its single track passing around the south
side OF Stanton Square and in lieu thereof
to construct an additional single track
on the north side OF the square from the
intersection OF Fourth and C Streets to
Sixth and C Streets northeast. was favor
ably reported from the House District
Committee yesterday. \ bill, permitting
changes in the route, was also reported
fayOrably
The times., 1899-01-10
DEsTITUT1oN IN DAWSON.
Prospects of an Appeal to the Gov
ernment.

Seattle. Wash. Jan. 9.-Latest advices
from Dawson report that the United
States Government Will probably be called
to the aid of Dawson City's poor Three
hundred thousand dollars are necessary ac-
cording to the Dawson Nugget to prevent
the starvation OF hundreds who are penni
less a special council has already raised
81, coo per month to relieve the distress, but
that sum is admitted TO he decidedly insult
ficient a committee is likely to be sent
from Dawson to washington.
The times., 1899-01-10

The appropriation provided for in the
executive. legislative, and judicial bill, for
the Civil Service Commission. which was
stricken out Friday was yesterday rein
stated, by a majority of twenty-four on a
yea and nay vote. The remainder OF the
committee amendments 10 the bill having
been accepted by the House. the bill was
passed.
The times., 1899-01-10
ROUNDED OUT A CENTURY.
Eyewitness uf IL Naval Battle of ISI2
Dies ~ HeNrrIN. Mnss.

Beverly Mass. Jan. William Endi-
colt, aged 100 years. died yesterday. He
was an eyewitness of the engagement be
tween the frigatos Chesapeake and Shan
non, June l. 1913, and was of the sixth
generation from Gov. Endicott, OF Massa-
chusetts Bay colony.
The times., 1899-01-10
For Women

No medicine is so good for pale,
weak, nervous, fdgety women as
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. It is
The times., 1899-01-10
TO CURE \ COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Brono Quinine Tablets All drug.
gists refund the money ii it fails 10 cure 25c
The genuine has L. b. q. on each tablet
seIg-tu,t / h sa-tf
The times., 1899-01-10
DEATH OF RICHARD C. PARSONS


Cleveland. Ohio. Jan. 9.-Hon. Richard c.
Parsons. exCongressman, consul to Rio
Janeiro under Lincoln. at one time editor
in-chef of the old Cleveland Herald and
one of the best-known of Clevcland's citi-
zens. died yesterday in his scventy-third
year.
He was also at one time marshal of the
United States Supreme Court.
The times., 1899-01-10

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The times., 1899-01-10
SPECIAL NOTICES,

THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
Washington and Baltimore Building and
Loan Association Of Baltimore City. for
the election of directors, will be held at
$50 p. m, Wednesday January IL. 1899
at the offices OF tine association. 323 N
Charles ST., Baltimore, Md. CHAS Fl.
HOPKINS, Secretary ja9-3t-em
THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
stockholders Of the Northern Liberty
Market Association will be held at the
office of the company, Room SO. HutGhins
Building. 937 ID St NV. in this city, on
Tuesday, January II, 1899. at o'clock p.
m, for the purpose of electing directors
for the ensuing year aud transacting such
other business as may properly come be-
fore the meeting. w. J. DANTE. Secy.
de29-2ct-em
SPECIAL NOTICE.-The annual meeting
of the stockholders Of the Capital Trust
Company will be held at Ill Fairfax Street.
Alexandria. Va. on WEDNESDAY, JANU-
AIRY IL, 1899.
Polls open from to p. m. Books for
transfer of stock close January 8. 1883. to
January II, inclusive.
CHAs. H. ALLENDER,
de31,12 Secretary.
SPECIAL NOTICE. Georgetown and
Tenleytown Railway Company-The an
uueiI inGttAh6 vi tHt btol bGlONH anu
leytown Railway Company will be held
at the Office Of the company. 1417 C Street
northwest on WEDNESDAY, THE 11TH
DAY OF JANUARY. 1899. for the purpose
of electing directors to serve for the en-
suing year. Polls open from 12 m to /
p. m. W. s TERRY. Secretary. ja5-fw
SPECIAL NOTICE-Ofice Of the Mutull Fire In
surarce Company, OF District Of Columbia
Washington, January l, Is'9,-The annual meet.
ing Of the Mutual Fire Insurance Company Of the
MONDAY IN JANUARY, ls99 THE 10TH IN
SLANT. at the Office OF the company. No gl2
Pennsylvania Avenue northwest, commencing At
. O'Clock a. IN.
BY the charter OF the company the election o.
seven managers to conduct the affairs Of thl
company Is required to be held at the above
meeting.
By the sixth article of the bylaws 9f tn.
Of the company the first business in order H. III
conduct the meeting AMI election in ACCORDANCE
witls the act OF incorporation between the hours
Of O'Clock a. and O'Clock p. M
Amount Of premium notes. 81 GO e0I ol
Amount OF cash on hand. 6,2i6 II
Securities 263 g66 gi
Real estate .---------.........-....... 1850 %
Office furniture and futures 5000
Losses by fire, adjusted and paid. go. I6.2i3 OF
The annual statement Will be ready for dis
tribution at the oficc Of the company about
January L. BY order of the board OF managers
ial-I6t L. PIERCE BoTELER, Secretary.
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THE CANAL BILL.
senator Morgan Hopes to Have !.
Vote Taken Soon.

Considerable progress was made in the
Senate yesterday on the Nicaragua Canal
bill. The measure was taken up at 8
O'Clock, and Senator Caffery finished the
The times., 1899-01-10

SPECIAL NOTICE.-The annual meeting
of the stockholders of the Capital Trust
Company will be held at Ill Fairfax Street.
Alexandria. Va. on WEDNESDAY, JANU-
The times., 1899-01-10

Polls open from to p. m. Books for
transfer of stock close January 8. 1883, to
January IL, inclusive.
CHAS. II. ALLENDER,
de31 f2t Secretary.
The times., 1899-01-10

Ioar did with the Indians of this coun-
ny and said: The Mayfower landed at
rIymouth Rock and we found here a con
nont in the hands of the Indians
aborigines. who did rot want us to come
here. who did not want to be governed
by us. But without their consent, and
with them incapable of conseEtins we
have nevertheless gone on and iesis.ated
for them and governed them, and nov 1T
last have brought many Of them TO a
state where they have become citizens
and incorporate with Us. Ii you attempt
to make ! literal application OF this do
trine," Senator Plat asked, what an
swer do you make when the Indian raises
his voice?
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-03

Colony. Tor the concentration OF Lieutenant
General Buffers army. Thousands of mules
are corralled in that neghborhood and
Transport material is being hurried from the
south
According to another dispatch the naval
detachment at Ladysmith has mounted four
guns from Durham.
The dispatch from Rome that Portugal
will limit the landing of British troops at
Lourenza Marquee comedies with the view
strongly prevalent in some quarters here
that the British invasion into the Transvaal
will be made from that point
a report that a Boer force with guns
from Koomatipoort is making its way
through Zululand is held to indicate an In
tention 10 seize the railway between Colenso
and Pietermaritzburg. If II has not already
been seized. This, however, will soon be
known as armored trains are patrolling the
line.
The real question now is. Can General
White hold out ten days or two weeks until
the army corps arrives? Less anxiety would
be felt on his account were II not that every
day seems TO bring a fresh list OF casualties,
proving that much has been concealed as to
the real state OF affairs
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-03
CONFIDENT OF H0L DING OUT
Boers Surround Kimberley, but
GsrriSon is Not
Alarmed.

HoPETowN, Cape Colony. Nov. Mag
istrate Hsrmsworth has arrived from Kip
dam and reports that there are 5000 Beers
around Kimberley and all the roads are
strictly patrolled He says he passed close
enough to Kimberley to see the searchlights
and was informed that the defenders of Kim
berley were satisfied they could hold out, but
were wearied with the inactivity and hoped
that relieving force would soon arrive.
Stories of Boer victories have spread rap
idly along the western border and Magis-
trate Harmsworth estimates that over half
the Dutch residents Of Bechuanaland and
Griquaand will Join the Beers after the
declaration of annexation.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-03
BOMBARDMENT OF LADYSMITH
Special Dispatches Received Give
Additional Details of the Battle
at that Point.

LONDON, Nov Especial dispatches
from Ladysmith, dated Tuesday, give fur
ther details regarding the renewal of the
bombardment The Beers having reoccupied
the old positions, remounted big guns. Their
firing was accurate, but almost harmless.
Some of the troops were slightly injured by
splinters. Lieutenant i. G. Egerton and his
men from the Powerful did splendid work
and quickly silenced the Boer guns. The
Beers acknowledge having suffered heavy
losses in men and horses in the previous
battle.
General Jan H. NJ. Kock who was second
in command in the Transvaal forces, and
who was wounded in the battle OF Eland-
slaagte. died in the hospital at Ladysmith
Monday night.
Little light is thrown on the actual situa-
tion by the news received today. The mag
ntude of Mondays fight. however, is evil
dent Virtually three actions were raging
simultaneously, but it Is obvious that the
intention to roll back the Orange Free State
troops was not achieved Lord Frederick
Roberts of Candahar, commander of the
forces In Ireland. while reviewing the troops
at Kilkenny, said
"It Is useless to disguise the fact that
we are engaged in a very serious war, a
war which will put our resources and cour-
age to a severe test
The correspondent OF the Daily News at
Ladysmith, teegraphlng Tuesday, says;
DR.. Hornsbrook, while searching for the
body of Lieutenant Clapham on Umbulwena
hill. which was in possession OF the enemy.
met many Beers, On stating the object Of his
quest he was kindly received. The oonsen-
sus of opinion among the Beers he thinks,
Is that they are sick of fighting and would
like to throw up the sponge They said
their loss yesterday was heavy and due
chiefly to our artillery fire"
All was quiet at Buluwayo. in Rhodesia.
according to dispatches received this even
ing. up TO October 81. Apparently extensive
operations are in progress at De Aar, Cape
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-03
SITUATION CRITICAL

Continued from First Page.)
G. B. H. Rice, Captain w. B, Silver; both
severely.
Gloucestershre Regiment--Wounded: Cap
tain S. Wilcock, Captain B. o. Fyffe Cap
tain f. s. Stayner; all severely.
Natal Mounted Rifes-Killed: Lieutenant
William Chapman.
Medical Corps-Killed: Major Edward
Gray
The list of the names of the non commits
stoned officers and men killed and wounded
is promised tomorrow.
The Daily News has dispatch this after
noon from Ladysmith, dated Tuesday, which
gives the first independent account of the
cutting off Of Lieutenant Carleton's column
The correspondent says
The column was sent out Sunday night,
made wide detour and reached the spurs
of TIE Drakonsburg before dawn. Colonel
Carleton stormed the heights with the bay
cnet and maintained his position against
great odds until his ammunition was ex-
hausted and surrender had become in
evtable. Nearly 200 had then been killed
and wounded"
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-03
DEMOCRATS TO MEET NOV. 20
National Executive Committee and
Leading Men of Party to Hold
Conference at Chicago.
CHICAGO, Nov. 2.-The Record tomorrow

CHICAGO, Nov. 2.-The Record tomorrow
will say
The meeting of the national democratic
executive committee in Chicago November
90 is to be double barreled affair. 1t Will
be business meeting of the committee and
conference of national leaders of the demo-
cratic party
w. ]. Bryan will be in the city at that
time and senators and national representa-
tives on their way to Washington from the
west will spend Il couple Of days in this
city to meet eastern and southern demo-
Gratis who are expected to gather here No
vember 20.
1t is probable that an address 10 the demo-
Gratis OF the country Will be adopted by the
committee after the party leaders have held
a conference. The character of this address
will depend upon the results of the several
state elections next Tuesday.