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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-08
Kcrnnn's-The High Rollers.

The return of the High Rollers to Ker-
mans Theatre yesterday was marked by
large and appreciatiye audiences both in
the afternoon and evening. The bill con-
tanned all Of the old favoritcs. and the per
Torrance was given with pleasing liyeli-
ness.
The entertainment was introduced with
an operate satire in five scenes. entitled
The Paris Exposition" in which there
was some clever singing and dancing
George YOeman inaugurated the olio with
some German humor. and was well re-
ceived. The sketch OF Jack Crawford and
Vera Harte followed and Kittie Raymond
introduced her acrobatic song and dance
Nearly all the members Of the company
were impressed into service for the posing
sketch styled An Artistic Game" many
famous paintings being represented in a
pleasing manner. The groups were espe-
cially well arranged and lighted. The
Washburne sisters repeated their hit with
their tcrpsichorcau feature. and the sing
ing Of a Little Bit OF the Top" One of
the best things in the bill is the comedy
sketch by Cooper and Reynolds. and Il was
especially well received. The amusing az
gregation Of specialties concluded with
burlesque entitled The Great RubIa %
which gave the performers an opportunity
to display handsome new costumes and
several features that greatly in
terested the theatres patrons The High
Rollers" promise to have well filled houses
during the entire week. The several ia
vOrites in the combination were enthu-
siasticaliy greeted at yesterdays perfor-
mances.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-08
MR.. MACFARLAND'S CALL.
The New Commissioner Pays n Visit
to the District BufIdiur


| Henry p. 2. Mcfarland. the newly-ap-
pointed Commissioner. who will succeed
John B. Wright tomorrow. visited the
District Building
According to his own declaration. Mr..
| Mcfarland came as a private citizen TO
pay his respects TO the Commissioners and
TO pave the way by a social call for taking
up his official duties later on
On reaching the building about II o'clock
Mr.. MaCfaTland called upon Commissioner
Wight. the President Of the board. and by
him was escorted to the room Of Commits
sioner Ross. who. after some time spent
in conversation introduced Mr.. Macfar-
land to Captain Beach.
The newly appointed Commissioner had
an interview with DR.. Tindall. the Secre-
tary OF the board. and from him received i
list Of the departments and institutions
over which the several Commissioners
have supervision. Mr. Mcfarland ex-
pressed some surprise at the number of
duties assigned to each member Of the
board and intimated that the list indi
Gated that idleness was not to be expected
from a Commissioner OF the District.
Regarding the probable division OF de-
partments Mr. Macfarland said that moth
ing definite had been decided He said
that he would study the list which DR..
Tindall had given him and Try ard decide
between now and tomorrow what he
should do. "Of course" be said "the list
is not like a menu card upon which | can
check off with /, pencil my preferences.
There are two other men to be considered.
and, while 7 may have a choice. it may not
be found practicable after discussion with
my associates for me to exercise that
choice" That matter Mr. Mcfarland
thought might be decided tomorrow to the
satisfaction Of all concerned
The incoming Commissioner announced
to the reporters that he would retain the
services of W. c. Hibbs as his private
secretary. Il was one Of those who
warmly recommended Mr.. Hibbs to Com
missioner Wight for the position a year
ago, and naturally could not go back on
my own recommendation
From the reporters room Mr.. McFar-
land again went to call on Commissioner
Wight. with whom he remained nearly an
hour. presumably going over in a general
way the work OF the office.
Commissioner Wight has not made any
definite arrangements regarding the
future. To a Times reporter yesterday
he expressed an intention 70 take a long
rest which the determination Of his Of
fetal duties will permit him TO do.
You know" said Dir. Wight. that L
41'V ottH tuL9t duily AT NOTk since 1 was
fifteen years old. In all that time | have
had no long vacation. and never had one
in which was entirely free from business
cares" Mr.. Wight expects to leave Wash
ington in about a month for a long trip in
the West to see something Of life there
He will probably not return before Sep
TENDER. as he is especially DESTROYS Of
making the trip a means of wide obserya-
ton and study Of conditions as they exist
in the Western country at the present |
time.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-08
THE DEMoNET PosToFF1cE.
Established at IA Washington Re
sort in Mountains of virginia.


sort in Mountains of Virginia.
The Postoffice Department has estab-
lished a new postofice at Blue Ridge Inn.
a summer resort in the mountains Of Viz
ginia. The owner Of the hotel there is
Jules A. Demonet, a well-known Wash
ington caterer and confectioner, and the
new office will be known as Demonet.
The postmaster will be Mr.. Demonet
who has cottage there. though he does
not actively manage the hotel The near
est postoffice has hitherto been Smokers
Vile. Loudoun County but this was in
convenient to the cottagers and hotel
guests because It was at the foot of the
mountain on which Blue Ridge Inn stands
and for this reason the establishment of
the new postotfice was urged. II is in
Clarke County, though not far from the
Loudoun County line.
In addition to the hotel patrons 1t Will
be more convenient to a number Of Wash
ingtonians who have summer homes In the
mountains near by. including Frank G
Carpenter the artist and writer. Mrs
Elizabeth J. Somers. principal Of the
Mount Vernon Institute. Prof. JOSEF Kas
par Charles c. Smith, Miss II. Grace
Brouse and others.
Demonet postoffice is in Smokers Gan
in the Blue Ridge Mountains. about fifty
miles northwest OF Washington II is
reached by branch Of the Southern Rail
way through Leesburg. which has hitherto
had its terminus at Round Hill but which
is now being extended to within a mile of
the hotel The extension is to be com
pleted by the time OF the opening of the
10. The hotel commands a
wide outlook over Shenandoah and Lou
doun Valleys from its altitude OF l 500
feet IL now accommodates about seventy
guests, but Mr. Demonet has made plans
10 enlarge its capacity to $50 in the near
future.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-08
Figured Dimity, I5c yd.

200 pieces Figured Dimities-
over 125 styles-best domestic
goods-but equal to the foreign
goods at 25c. See them. One mo-
ments inspection would suffice to
convince that this is the best Of
fering in town.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-08
JOHN F. BRICE MARRIED.
WEEDS Grand Niece of Late General
Ricketts,, of Washington

NEW YORK. May Cards we're sent
out today in this city and in Boston. an
n0uEcing the marriage of John Francis
Brice, son Of the late Calvin S. Brice. ard
Miss Florence Ricketts,. grand niece of the
late Gen. James Beaverton Ricketts,. Of
Washington. They were married on April
q at Wilmington by the Rev. Dr. Nc
Curdy. a Presbyterian clergyman Of the
town. Locket Coleman. the bridegroom S
cldssmate and most intimate friend at
Harvard University. from which both were
graduated last year witnessed the cere-
mony. Until the formal announcement
was made today. only Mr.. Coleman and
Mr.. Brice's mother knew anything OF the
marriage or that there was an engagement
even between Mr. Brice and Miss Ricketts,
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-08
Revere Lawn, l7c yd.

We control this cloth for Wash
ington-Over 100 STYLES to select
from-colors are absolutely fast.
The regular value of these is 25c.
At l7c they represent a big saw
ing. See them.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-08
CONSUL BOWEN HoNoRED.
/ Decoration Conferred Upon Him
nv the shah of Persia.

The State Department has been informed
that the Shah Of Persia has conferred on
Herbert W Bowen, United States Minister
and Consul General at Teheran, the de-
coration Of The Grand Gordon Of the Lion
and the Sun" The decoration is of the
first class. It will be necessary for Mr..
Bowen to secure the authority Of Con
gress to accept the decoration.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-08
25c PiqueS, I25c yd.

One ease of Navy Blue. Black.
and Cadet j X. with dots-all
warranted fast cOlOrs. \ chance
to buy a waist or skirt at half
price. BE quick,
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-08
Csc. 375c. and SOC Piques, I9c yd.

These come in Light Blue, Red.
Pink, White. Nile, Olive, and
Brown. We make this ridiculous
price for Monday; don't miss it.
Get in early il possible.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-08

DR.. Lorin B. T. Johnson. Acting Assist
ant Surgeon, United States Army. sta
toned In this city. has been directed by
the Secretary OF War to proceed to San
Francisco where he will report for as
signment to duty 70 the commanding gem
eral. Department OF California.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-08
375c Persian Lawn. Csc yd.

Sheer and beautiful. ~ inches
wide. in white only. This offering
will give you an opportunity to
save one-half on YOUR next dress.
Better hurry for these.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-08
LANSBURGH 81 BRO.
Washington's Favorite Store.
Wash Goods at Their
FIOOdtide Excellence.
ROYAL Dimity, l25c yd.

These come in big range of all
the new and wanted solid colors
-25 in all. They are worth 15c,
and would be cheap at that. Take
advantage of the special price.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-08
GENERAL GREEDY EXPLAINS.
He Sees Secretary Root Regarding
che Worcester, Mass. Speech.

Gen. A. " Greedy yesterday afternoon
called upon the Secretary Of War and ex-
planned his address before the Worcester.
Mass. Board OF Trade He said that he
had not made the remarks attributed to
him. severely scoring the personnel OF the
Subsistence and Quartermaster Depart
ment and that the report Of his speech
in this respect w. entirely foreign to his
mind and 10 the words he actually uttered
Secretary Root accepted the explanation
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-08

T HIS Handsome Silver Crumb Tray and
Scnper is quad-upie plated silver.
hand FURNISHED. latest bead edge with
genuine ebony handles. A requisite for
every table Always sells for s., but We
are enabled to offer them for only
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-08

Mrs. de Graffenreid entertained at ;ea
from 10 : O'Clock yesterday afternoon at
her residence. 1888 Seventeenth Street,
her guests being invited to meet Mrs.
Sidney Lanier.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-08

Mrs. George Dunn and little daughter
who have been in Cuba during the winter
with Major Dunn, are expected TO return
to the city next week TO spend the summer
with Mrs. Dunn's parents. Representative
and Mrs. DalZell.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-08

The engagement has been announced Ct
Miss Jeanette McCook. daughter OF Gen
Alex. Med. McCook and Mr.. C. Thomas
Dunlop, OF Georgetown.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-08

The marriage Of Mr. William " Jemi-
son, son Of Mr.. Eryan H. Jemison. Of this
city and Miss Amelia Meinkiug. also Of
Washington, occurred in Baltimore Friday
May {. The ceremony was performed bv
Rev. Or. Herbert. Of Baltimore Mr.. and
Mrs. Jemison will be at home to friends
al 1896 Sixth Street northwest.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-08

Several dinners have already been ar
ranged in honor Of Governor Roosevelt
who will arrive in Washington today
to visit his sister. Mrs W. 5. Cowles.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-08

Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Trivia. OF Capitol Hill
have issued invitations for the marriage
of their daughter Alice Keepers, to Mr.
Norman r. Metcalf. Of New York City
which is to take place next Wednesday
evening
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-08

Miss Anne G. Miller. OF Chicago. is the
guest Of Mrs. Ashby Z. Balm. at the Port
ner.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-08

Mr.. Henry White, First Secretary of the
American Legation at London. who is
making a short visit to this city. spent a
portion Of last week at Newport. where
be went to inspect Eigerton, his summer
place az that resort.
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-03-29
To breed Herd Headers.

A government report says: Tho man
who is raising hogs to be sold for
breeders cannot be too careful To- use
only such as come nearest the Ideal
for the breed hence, from his point Of
view, defect In color, swlrls, or a miss
Ing tall would be serious blemish to
the animal. The breeder of breeding
animals can we'll afford to pay 4 rela-
lively high price for an animal which
is free from these minor defects, as
his sales will depend largely on the
general appearance Of hls herd, while
the hogs Of the pork raiser are sold by
the scales. Bears should not be pur-
chased until they are f0ar or Ave
months old, as they do not show their
form fully before that time. They
cost less at weaving time, but their
purchase at that time Is lottery, as q
promising pig often develops into an
inferior and poorly shaped animal. II
is not safe to delay the purchase until
the boar Is wanted for service, as
others will be wanting him at the same
time, and there may be delay1n finding
a desirable animal The service Ia
more sure and the boar can be han
died with much less trouble II he has
been on the place for few weeks be-
fore he Is needed for use. He should
have time to become accustomed to his
new quarters before he goes to service,
The boar should never be allowed to
run with the sows. as he will be a con-
tinual worry both to them and to his
owner, and II Is much better to keep
him In lot where he can neither see
nor hear other hogs. He should be
kept as quiet as possible, and his food
should be such as will give him
strength and vitality, but not too fat
tening, He will do better service when
he has sufficient grazing to give him
exercise, and only sufficient grain food
to keep him in good condition without
becoming so fat as to be heavy and
unwleldy.
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-03-29

the fowls the farmer wants 10 usO. II
may produce fancy specimens, but often
they are physical wrecks, Why not
keep our pure-bred fowls pure with
out breeding all the stamina out OF
them2 Why not make each successive
generation harder than the preceding
oneY Can this Do done and howI II
can be done by Out-crossing, or chang
Ing the males. This would be called
detrimental TO standard breeding, but
II Is good common sense In practical
culture. Out-crosslng can be resorted
TO with Improbable poultry, II tho
next year males Of the same breed be
again used.
The farmer has reached the stage
when, II he cannot secure strong,
hardy thoroughbreds, he resorts TO
eross-breedlng. When they once get
to crossing they get careless and cross
males OF the cross on females OF tho
same family, II does not take long
for this process to convert really good
fowls into mongrOls. Monrels, dung
hill or barnyard fowls are the result OF
hap-hazard breeding for generations.
AT length It becomes a matter of in
difference to the owner as to their
ancestry. What we need most of all
Is to bring only thoroughbreds up TO
the highest type OF hardness and utll-
ity. Then the farmer should use only
pure-bred fowls.
| wish to touch on another question;
Does It pay farmers to buy eggs for
setting at n cost OF 81 to $3.50 per 152
Yes. We will suppose that out OF the
10 the farmer gets but seven chicks,
three males and four females. Tho
males themselves are worth twice the
cost OF the eggs and the pullets will
be extra. EDWIN BURROUGHS.
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-03-29
ONLY A YELLOW DOG.
Faithful Canine Friend Whose Death
Cauned Sorrow.


Faithful Canine Friend Whose Death
Caused Sorrow.
II lost d faithful friend and helper
few days ago." said a letter carrier,
whose route lies below Canal street,
to a New Orleans Tlmes-Democrat
man. "He was yellow dog, and |
must confess his appearance was not
exactly-er-prepossesslng His hide
was the color Of cheap soap, and he
had the dlsreputable, skulking, tramp
ish bearing peculiar to yellow dogs
generally but for all that he was a
gentleman at heart We met in the
way of business. His owner was what
letter carriers call a 'throw-out;' in
other words, he lived two extra long
squares from his nearest nelghbor and
to deliver the mail he received every
day involved four square walk for
each batch. Four squares means a good
deal to tired carrier, and as a rule
'throw-outs are anything but popular
with the craft; but soon after took
the route the yellow dog got to know
my whistle, and would come rushing
to the corner to get the mail. He kept
that up steadily, rain or shine, for over
a year, and never missed trip. What's
more, he showed pride and interest
In the task that were really half hui
man. Sometimes, for instance, he
would be little late and find me on
the way to the house when he got out
Of the yard. Then 1t was comical to
see him come tearing up the street,
every hair brlstling, and saying as
plainly as he could, Stop, hold on!
I'm here! Don't bulge another lnch!'
On such occasions he would always in
sist on going back to the corner, which
was the only place he recognized Of
fclally for the delivery Of mail matter.
You can Judge whether l became at
tached to him. Often he would be
waiting for me, cooking his head to
one side and feeling his importance
from his yellow stump of a tail to his
yellow stump Of a nose. II l had
for him showed his. dejec-
tion and disappointment as plainly as |
man, but as soon as he saw me sort a |
few letters he would give sharp, joy
Gus bark that sounded enough like a
laugh to be the real thing. When his
owner met me the other day and told |
me he was dead l couldn't say a word
to save my life. turned around and
walked OFF, and before l knew it was
like fool"
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-03-29

To The Farmers Review: | desire
to call the attention of farmers and
farmers wives to few facts OF consid-
cradle Importance. 1t is without ques-
tlon true that. In all branches OF stock
industry, good blood is the key to sue
cess In fact, In all business, whether
mercantile or Industrial, the best goods
make permanent success. This Is true
also In poultry culture. Common hens.
like cheap labor, are not to be depend
ed on. The object Of the poultry raiser
is eggs and meat. To produce the
former we have the Leghorns, Minor
cas-, Spanish, Hamburgs, and the like.
For meat we have, II our aim be for
roasting, superior qualities In the Ply
mouth Rocks, Brahmas, Cochlns; and
for broilers no better breed than the
Wyandotte can be secured Now, II
we properly raise. house and feed these
breeds, no cross-bred fowl can equal
them. We have come to this conclu-
sion after years Of experimenting with
both cross-bred birds and with pure
bred ones.
But some say, when we use pure
bloods, we have a great deal Of sick
ness In our flocks, while our mongrels
are always hardy" 1t is a pity that
too often such Is the case. What is the
cause? l believe It to be due to In
breeding. Tn-breeding Is injurious to
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-03-29

Stable Hihta
Here are some STABLE Mnts" tkae
are good enough to be offered 10 horse
owners generally;
Give your stable q thorough cleaning
occasionally, II will more thNn repay
you In way OF appearance, and be BEN
ehcial In a shnitary way.
Give your stable plenty OF air ana
light.
Always water your horse before feed
Ing. You can teach him To- drink then
by not Offering water after feeding.
thereby avoiding possible cole
Don't water or feed when hot.
Give your horse grain In O large
surfaced feed box, or usO an iron one
With an irregular surface (half balD.
nodded In; he will not nll his mouth
80 full, chewing his food better.
Feed your horse as near the ground
as possiblel when eating low down
more saliva, becomes mixed with tha
food, aiding digestion.
Have your stable stalls as nearly on
a level 40 possible.
Use llttio lime occasionally In
your stalls and barn yard. Lime is q
great PURIFIER
DON'T speak to your horse louder
than you would TO your sweetheart,
and don't allow profanity used around
hlmr-a horse with brains don't like
to bo talked to like prize fighter
Have regular hours for feeding your
horse, and give him sufficient time Ia
oat
Don't strike your horse with forb
handle, or strike him OVER the head; II
he needs Furnishing use a small whip
everyday clubbing or striking does no
good Make him respect you and the
whip, and have him fear nothing else.
Use your horse kindly, but do not
pet him-lt makes him too familiar.
Pet horses are like pet people--no
good.
Feed your horse clean food; II your
oats are dusty clean them, and dont
feed hay full OF dust or dirt,
Don't tic your horse too low down
or too long, Just so he can have the use
Of his head to lie down.
Change your horses feed OCCASION
ally; 1t will make him feel good. Give
him bran, roots, etc, (small Quantitiea
Of roots at first until accustomed To
them). How would you like to be fed
day In and day out on one kind OF
food?
Don't allow your horse to stand in
manure or wet places. This Is what
causes thrush, and the ammonia aris-
Ing In such places affects the eyes.
etc., and coming In contact with the
carriages and harness destroys varnlsh
and weakens leather.
Keep your horse feeling good BY
proper food and care and he will more
than repay you for the little extra time
you give him.
Keep your horse well groomed, as q
well-kept animal not only appears bet
ter but keeps easier and feels better
(llke a man after a bath) than one
neglected.
Keep little salt where your horse
can get 1t at his pleasure, not throw
Ing 1t In his feed, How do you like
your food over salted3
Keep your horses name and tall well
cleaned and wash his tall and dock
occasionally In a pail OF water 1t will
greatly stimulate 1t and grow o aowInS
tail. .AN-
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-03-29

Camille Dareste, Frenchman,
made many experiments on the effect
of foreign circumstances on hens eggs.
One of his last was the effect Of cold.
On his death his assistant. Etlenne
Rabaud, completed the Experiment.
and has given the result, There vera
so rows Of "a hens eggs each. They
wero new laid, and were submitted to
test after remaining three days undls-
turbed. Eighteen were exposed to
temperature OF Is degrees and were
kept apart for purposes Of comparison.
A third OF the frozen eggs were put
at once In the incubator at S8 degrees
@, The second third was slowly
thswed In the open air, and then eft
in the meditation temperature, The.
remaining third lay three nays, 20 aA
to let them get over the effect Of the
manlpulatlons, and then were put into
the incubator. The results were:
IL. Hens eggs can stand a tenn
perature Of at least Is degrees cold
and live. 2. The freezing works .
great change. since the further de-
velopment in most cases seems to bs
only a growth OF cells without clear
differentiation. 3. The damage done
Is lasting, for slow thawing does not
give back Its normal development to
the germ. 4. The individuality OF tho
germs Is obvious In this experiment.
in that several Of the eggs subjected to
freezing could still produce an en-
bryo with peculiarlties, but possibly
normal.