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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-29
REQUEST TO OPEN v STREET.
commissioners Explain Tint II Cnn-
not He Done Under Present Laws.

The District Commissioners yesterday
denied the request of Frederick ". Hufde-
koper. made through his attorney, James
H. Taylor. to open Street, between
ThiTty-fifth and Thirty-sixth Streets north
west under the act of Congress which
was approved August "a, 1894.
The Commissioners assume that the law
of 1894, 10 which reference was made, is
intended only for the opening of minor
streets. which are run through a square
from one street TO another, and claim
that it is not applicable 10 the opening
of Street. They state that they are
aware Of no law which is applicable to the
case of the street which it is desired TO
be opened.
V Street IS already opened from Thirty
sixth Street a distance OF $50 feet toward
Thirty-ffth Street to a width of 60 feet;
from This point to Thirtyfifth Street it is
opened for a width of 26 feet distance of
1875 feet. The application of Mr. Taylor
was not to open a street, but to widen the
thoroughfare already existing.
The street, when widened," stated At
torney TAYLOR. will not be a minor street
within the contemplation of the act. but
will be a prolcngation of equal width OF
an existing street, giving it more serv-
iceable outlet into another thoroughfare.
It seems to me that the intent Of the act
in regard to the opening OF minor streets
was to provide method of utilizing the
rear portions of very deep lots-enabling
parties who did not desire TO build alley
houses 10 have a street run through the
middle of block, and to then divide their
deep lots into a front portion fronting on
the street bounding the square, and the
rear portion fronting the minor street, and
that the act was intended for the benefit
of owners of the property in the square
through which the minor street runs
This. il seems 10 me. is the only reasonable
construction OF the law, particularly so as
the damages accruing by reason of the
opening of the street is directed by the act
to be assessed against the property in
the square through which the minor street
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THE LATE GEORGE E. LEWIS.
Popular Young Business Man
Who Died Last Week.

The loss of George Z. Lewis, who died
on Tuesday, January "a, at the age of Sc,
will be deeply felt by a large circle OF
friends and business acquaintance. Mr..
Lewis was born and grew up in Washing
ton. the eldest son of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
ward y. Lewis. When a mere youth he
learned the business of teiegraphy. and
from active service in that field entered
the employ of Julius Lansburgh. becoming
in short time his manager and conf
Dental associate. which position he held
TO the last. Unobtrusive but thorough,
alert. energetic. strictly candid, but firm
when once determined. Mr.. Lewis com
bined most of the qualities of n success
full business man. While his entire energy
was directed toward the furthering of his
employers interests. he was always ready
to favor and help those about him. and
was trusted not only by his employer but
by those who worked under him. His loss
is therefore as deeply felt and mourned by
his associates as by his family and rela-
tives.
MIR. Lewis homo life was most attrac-
tive. He leaves young wife Mary Cor
nell Lewis, and a little daughter of FIVE
years. He was devoted to his family, a
dutiful son. loving husband and father.
His character. as was said at his funeral.
which took place on Thursday, at Rock
Greek Cemetery, was everything that is
embodied in the designation gentleman"
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A HANDICAP SURPRISE.
The Second stake Event Won by
Branch Mt New Orleans

New Orleans, Jan. 2S.-The official
Handicapped and the bookmakers have
reached the conclusion that Branch, a
4-year- old. son of King GaIlop. is not to
be overlooked in the future events in which
he may start. For the second time since
the meeting began Branch has upset all
calculations by finishing first in stake
events. 4 couple of weeks ago. at odds OF
so to l, he won the GENTLY Handicap from
a good field. and today he repeated the
performance by aDnexing the Live Oak
Handicap, one mile, and worth $1,000.
Branch's price was to /. The track was
muddy and after running fourth for half
mile Branch forged ahead and. assuming
command. romped in in the easiest kind OF
a win. At the sale before the first race
Francis Booker, belonging to J. J. Mccall
ferty. was sold for $500 to ii. Ferris. jr.
The latter started his purchase in the fifth
race at to l, and she won in hard drive
from Swordsman. Ferris bet enough to
pay the purchase price. Summaries:
First race-Six furlongs-Prince Harry.
to l, won; Hobart, second; Tinker,
third. Time, Ill.
Second race-Three and half furlongs.
Caviar, 6 to /. won; Muey Chica, second;
Jen. third Time. OLA "a.
Third race-one and half miles. Joe
Shelby. to 3, won; Sadie Levy, second;
lockwood. third Time, 2:43 "a.
Fourth receive Oak Handicap. one
mile. Branch. ! to ], won; Sea Robber,
second: Wilson. third. Time. LAS 1-2
Fifth race-Sellins, one and a sixteenth
miles. Francis Booker, to l. won;
Swordsman, second: The Plutocrat third.
Time. / SO il.
Sixth race-Selling. seven furlongs. Ap--
pie Jack, 6 to 5. won; Laureate, second;
Water Crest, third. Time, 1873 IA.
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opposed to the passage of the eight-hour

opposed to the passage of the eight-hour
measure under existing conditions.
If the present force were sufficient to
permit the men to work only eight hours
day, that would be quite a different
matter he said, but as it is the law
requires that we afford protection to
Government property and protect the life
and property of the citizen. II We are TO
do that. we must work with the force
which we have at the present time, as
we are doing
Present conditions make it impracti-
cable TO put into effect the eight-hour
system as il is provided in the Jenkins
bill. No one. more than |. desires TO see
the members of this force have their
hours and duties as consistent as posi-
BILE with the salaries which they now Ie-
ceive But at this time it is absurdly
impracticable to put into effect the eight
hour provision.
The same question is being agitated
in New York, but the New Workers
realize. as we do here. that there would
be u strenuous effort made for largely
increased forces, which would result in
3 reduction. probably. of the salaries
which are now paid the members of the
department.
Then the cry would be more men.
and the response would be: We will give
you more men, but as they work less hours
than formerly We will decrease their
salaries
For years we have been endeavOring
to have the police force increased so that
the important institutions of the District,
Pennsylvania Avenue and + Street. both
extensive business thcroughfares, and
largely populated suburban districts
may be more effectively protected and
patrolIed but an enlarged force has not
yet materialized.
IF Congress will give us sufficient
number of policemen. no one would be
more ready to adopt the eight-hour sys
TEN than myself. l hope that no great
effort will be made to secure the passage
of such 4 bill when it is within the pre-
cincts of the authorities TO put in opera
ton the eight-hour system, as soon as
hey have the men necessary TO do il"
Major sylvester concluded with the
statement that the Metropolitan police
force is organized upon the same Easis
as those of all the large cities of the
country and said that the men work here
as they do elsewhere.
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years TO the study of Consumption in all It's
phass. lie Is familiar with its every stage aud
symptom. BY means Of the microscope he has
studied its germs until he is perfectly familiar
with their shape and form. their habits and the
surcst method of destroying them. You may
therefore readily understand why the DR.. Slnclun
system OF Treatment Is iniallible cure FOR Con
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the seriousness Of your condition.
Consumption is aggressive. merciless disease:
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by proper treatment
The Dr. SOcum System % Treatment i not
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without delay. BE you get the Complete
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accompanied with full directions in every ease
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-29
THE SKATING CHAMPIONSHIP.
Second Victory of Charles McCIaye
mt POughlScepsie.


Poughkeepsie, N Y, Jan. 2S.-The star
event of the amateur skating champion
ship contests at Spring Lake was won
this afternoon by Charles McClave, New
York Athletic Club. He captured the
10000 metre national championship
with ease against the Canadian and Min
nesota cracks and the Bay City combina-
ton. When he crossed the tape at the
finish he led the nearest man, Sager Of
West Point three yards, and was six
yards ahead of Harry Perkins, of Mime
sofa, who finished in third place. Teddy
Thomas, the Newburgh crack, could do
no better than fourth place. McClavc's
achievement today with his victory in the
1000 metre race yesterday, will make
him a factor in the Montreal races next
week, in which he and G.. Paulding, OF
the New York Athletic Club, have agreed
TO enter. There were nine starters in the
10000 metre national championship.
After the race Gibbs claimed that Nc
Clave had fouled him. Referee Hemmitt
refused to allow the claim. The one-mile
race for the championship of the Hudson
River Valley was won handily by Thomas.
Timothy Donoghue announces that the
Newburgh Wheelmen will match four men
against any other athletic club in the
country and that Thomas will skate Nc
Partland any time he is willing.
One mile championship of the Hudson
River Valley-Won by Z. A. Thomas,
Newburgh Wheelmen; F. r. Sager, West
Point, second; F. ID. Gibbs, Newburgh,
third. Time. 3:l2.
Ten thousand metres Q0.936 YARDS ma
tional championshp-Won by Charles Nc
Clave y. Y. \. c.; f. r. Sager, West
Point, second; Harry Perkins, Hamline.
Mimi third Time u 20
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Ebbetts. is denied by those who are in po-
sition 10 know the facts. And Mr. Abel
is not losing any sleep from that cause.
Muggsy McGraw. in speaking to friend
in this city with reference to the Reitz-
Padden deal, said "Padden is a much
better man for a ball club, and while he
may not be the finished fielder that Reitz
is, he is by all odds his superior in the
other departments of the game"
1t is almost an accomplished fact that
the Cleveland club will go to st. Louis
in which event the present st. Louis club
will go to Cleveland and be reiuvenated
and strengthened, and probably controlled
by an entirely new management that will
be more in harmony with the fans OF that
city. Arrangements are already on foot
to this end, and unless there is some un-
expected occurrence TO mar the proceed
ings this arrangement will go through.
Mr.. Soden, who owns a large holding of
stock in the New York club, is quoted as
denying the published statement that he
desired the relegation of the BROOKLYN
club. Mr. Soden affirms that he desires
to see strong club at Brooklyn. believing
it would be better for all the clubs in the
League. In fact, Brooklyn is necessary to
complete the circuit of Eastern League
clubs, and vacancy there could not
availably be provided for in any other
Eastern city.
Ashley Lloyd. the genial and popular
treasurer of the Cincinnati club, predicts
that the coming season will be one of
unexampled prosperity in all departments
of trade and commerce. and that the base
ball business will occupy a prominent po-
sition upon the crest of that prosperity
wave.
An alleged star ball player was arrested
in this city few evenings since for being
drunk and disorderly. Just such esca-
pades as this is what brings members of
the profession into disrepute, and Just
such fellows as this ought to be put out
of the business. for decency's sake, if
nothing else.
The young aspirants for baseball fame
are fast supplanting the old timers. Fiji
teen years is the limit of professional ball
players official life. and only those who
husband their strength and abilities and
take care OF themselves ever reach the
limit.
George StallIngs is making hercueau
efforts to get a winning club for Detroit.
He has secured some promising players
and still has lines out for other stars.
1t is probable that the Brooklyn club
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by dimiuution or cessation OF the menstrual dis
charge.
All of these conditions, especially when they
life. are to be viewed with Suspicion and regard
ed as sure indications that the unfortunate victim
is nearing deaths crater.
And it > at this stage that scientific medical
treatment should begin Cough. cxpectoration of
more OF less thick Opaque substance of varying
color. from whitish gray to green. sometimes of
blood; increased shortncsS of breath, dull pains
IN the chest, advancing emaciaton, with CORE
spending loss of weight and strength: proIuse
night sweats, feveriShness and diarrhoea are
prominent symptoms. OF course not all thcs-
symptoms necessarily present in any one case,
but some OF them are, and any one should be a
signal 10 be acted upon at once.
II CONSUMPTION be recognized in its early
stages. the difficulty OF curing il is greatly lessen
ed. but that it tan be cured even when its victim
is the brink OF deaths crater, is an indisput.
able fact. 1t is germ disease. and a system Of
treatment that win destroy these germs and re-
store such waste as has resulted from their pres
Cncc will certainly and surely effect a cure
No ONE medicine combines in itself all the
properties requisite for successfully curing con
sumption.
The Dr. Slocum Treatment embodcs in its
Four Preparations The most logical, advanced
scientific and successful methods OF cure.
When DIR. Slocum first published his theory,
CONSUMPTION was a cont .gious and durable
disease, he was laughed at by his fellow ply
sicians. But he was not discouraged. lie went
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-29

on pcriecting his System of Treatment. curing
thousands Of patients each year. and waiting
patiently for the endorsement and approval of
the medical world.
And he did not wait in vain. Strange TO relate.
the first open endorsement came from abroad
across the ocean Dr. Sir William Broadbent
physician to Royal Family. at recent meeting
held in Marlborough House. presided over by the
Prince Of Wales, endorsed the principles upon
which the Socum System Is founded Now il is
endorsed and approved by progressive liberal.
minded physicians everywhere.
The DIR. Slocum system OF Treatment embodie,
the healing powers Of medicine combined with the
rebuilding and reiuyenating powers OF food. II
promptly alayS the cough relieves pain aud other
distressing symptoms, insures rest and Sleep and
suspends or destroys the energies of the diseaS.
germs, while its food elements restore the waste
tissues, increase the red corpuscles Of the blood
steady the nerves and inyigorate and strengthen
the whole body Of the sufferer that it throws OF
and eliminates every element Of tho disease
Eiixirs, bittcrs. Cordials and opium mixture.
afford temporary relief in many cases, but they
do not cure; they merely mask the symptoms and
waste valuable time; they should be avoided
studously.
The DIR. Slocum System of Treatment rot only
removes the cause in CONSUMPTION hut il also
prevents a recurrence OF the disease by 50 en-
riching and purifying the blood that its powers
OF resistance become great that the germs OF
the disease cannot again enter the lungs or find
Judgment in the vital parts of the body This
proves its value a. preventive well as a cure
DIR. slocum has devoted more than twenty-five
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-29

truth there is no man in this country with
culture and respect who is not an admirer
OF this great national sport. With such
an endorsement why should it not be popu-
lar?
The New York World finally announces
that an eight-club League is certainty
and that an arrangement to that effect will
soon be accomplished, or words to that eff
feet. II anything is lacking to convince
the public that no such arrangement is
impending this statement by the World
has furnished IL, as the World" is al
ways following the myth with the lantern.
Jimmy McJames the Southern exponent
of the science OF ''materia medica' and
one Of the slab artists of the Orioles, has
decided views in favor of expansion-so
far as his salary for the coming season is
concerned. His ambition is laudable and
il he can induce Mr.. HanlOn TO adopt his
views and expand his salary few hun
dred dollars during the coming season. he
will doubtless verify the old adage that a
''laborer is worthy his hire"
Umpire Snyder is spending the winter in
this city. His services rs an umpire will
doubtless be in demand next season.
John Heydler is one of the many Wash
ington fans who believe that the Reitz-
Padden deal was decidedly advantageous
to the Washington club.
Buck Ewing's friends of the press" have
not as yet succeeded in signing Lave Cross
to play third base for the Cincinnati club
Buck is said TO be growing impatient at
the delay.
Umpire Belts. who achieved a reputa
ton in the Atlantic League last year. will
continue to WELD the indicator with that
organization next season-unless his serv-
ices should be demanded in a larger field
of usefulness. Mr.. Belts is conscien-
tious umpire. who will not tolerate any
foolishness upon the ball field. while his
competency cannot be called in question.
| The reticence of Andrew Freedman with
i reference to baseball matters is not only
becoming monotOnous, but alarmingly por-
tentous. 1t is feared that he is husband
ing his resources and will unexpectedly
astonish the country with an outburst Of
some of his pent up vagaries, that will
tend to a permanent dissolution of the
! brotherly love and union that is lying
around loose in the National League do
| main. Therefore, the eyes of the mag
mates are steadily focused up Andy.
The statement that the heirs of Charlie
Burns, who are minor stockholders in the
Brooklyn club had joined issues with
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-29
BASEBALL GOSSIP.
Notcs of thc Game. the MnSnhtes'
and the Players.

Manager Watkins clearing house for
ball players is not at present doing rush
ing business. and will at an early date
take a seasons vacation. "Watty has
nrobably ascertained that cornering the
baseball market is not a financial success
Besides, it entails other demoraiizlns IN
Huences that are not for the best interests
nj the game Ball players come high ana
are necessary to the business. but man
aper should contine himself 10 the limit. as
far as numbers are concerned, and not seek
to create a famine in the market by Try
ing to control the entire output
Several of the Baltimore players came
over ia hid Dr. Pond good-by and wish
him bon voyage on his way to the Phi Up
nine Islands, where he has been sent in his
capacity of assisting surgeon In the tnitei
States Army. -
Jake Wells the manager of the Rich
mond club. is getting together fast iot
OF Youngsters for his team, and announces
that he is out for pennant honors Tor the
season of 1899. ,-
Mike Scanlon is Il thirty-second degree
rooter and takes as much interest in
success OF the Washington club as he did
when he was part owner and manager OF
the club. He keeps In close touch with
baseball events and players, and is always
prepared to back his judgment by sound
and logical reasons.
Arthur Irwin will be in the city in few
DAYS on his way TO Hampton to make
final arrangements for the location OF his
club at that place. He thinks his selec-
ton of training grounds is an ideal one,
the temperature at that place Is sufficient
ly warm for good work and the change OF
climate will not be trying upon the men
The grass diamond and outticld are par
ticularly desirable, as most OF the clubs
that go South are compelled to play upon
skinned" or dirt fields.
Senator Mason is a frequent attendant
at ball games. as is also Senator Allen
Judge Days principal outings last summer
were taken at the ball park. He found
rest and recreation from arduous duties in
witnessing these exhibitions, which have
always reinvigorated him and gave him
an appetite.
Some of the Judges of the Supreme
Court are lovers of the game. and often
honor the occasion by their presence. In
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-29

Things Theatrical.

Whenever Julia Marlowe has been seen
locally in repertoire during the last few
years she has closed her engagement by
presenting ''Ingomar.' In conformance
with this practice she produced the old
piece last night at the Lafayette Square
Opera House before what was undoubtedly
the largest audience of the week Miss
Mariowe appeared as Parthenia and proved
even more charming than usually. The
fineness of method. the care OF detail, and
the reserve strength that is notable in all
her work was forced to the front and won
for her the hearty applause Of those pres
ent. The supporting company included
John Blair, William Harcourt Nora Lami-
son, and others.
Mrs. Mckinley and her house guests oc-
cupied boxes at the performance, as did
Vice President and Mrs. Hobart, Speaker
Reed, and other notables. All in all, it was
an audience eXcelled in briliancy and APP
preciativeness only by those attending the
recent series of grand opera.
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The many friends Of Mr.. Karl. whose adj
dress is the Clipper Office" 30 Centre
Street. New York City, Will recognize the
above portrait Like hundreds Of others.
Mr. Karl had lost all hope of ever being
cured Here Is his report in his own
words After having been afflicted for
over twelve years with structure and hay
ing tried many treatments with no good
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vent-Alterans method, which had a magical
effect, requiring a months treatment for
a complete cure. ] hope that others whe
have lost hope will give Solvent Alterans
q trial II must cure any case after hay
ing cured mine of so many years stand
ing"
Whether man is young or old. this re-
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ing your name and address 10 the EmpirS
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Boston. Mass, and they will send you by
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