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conclusion. and that is that all this show
and parade means work, and lot Of it,
for somebody.
Such a judgment is accurate, but it may
be said that for the great bulk of people
who have never given any attention to
such matters, but have only felt the in
spiration of a great array of men and en-
jCyed the incidents of such an occasion, 1t
may be interesting to pause for a moment
and take look behind the scenes and see
how the work is done which leads to such
results.
One will observe, in the first place. a
number of people who more or less
known in the various walks of life, and
who have come together as the citizens of
a common city interested in having such an
event in its history celebrated in manner
that will be a credit to the community and
a source Of pleasure to any strangers who
might be drawn here to witness the cele
bratiCn. 1t is all voluntary work, and for
that reason, and that alone, it is possible to
get their time and their best brain effort.
If these men were paid according to the
ruling market rates the total cost would
reach very large proportions. But 1t is pub
lie service that is rendered in response to a
call of civic duty
Inc entire management was lntruSted to
a committee of citizens. The movement
which resulted in this observance of the
day was begun some two years ago. In
the fall of 1898 Mr.. w. S. Mckean went
about a-~ong the citizens and secured in
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cember, 1900, and that one of the features
of the celebration should be a meeting at
the Capitol. 1t was further advised that
as permanent memorial Of the event
Congress should provide for beginning the
work of erecting a bridge across the Po-
tomac connecting the city with the his
toric grounds of Arlington in order that
the corner stone of such structure might be
laid with appropriate ceremonies on this
centennial occasion.
Enlargement of Executive Mansion.
The joint committee, while adopting the
recommendations of the local members as
far is they related to the time for holding
the celebration and the meeting at the Cap
itol building, decided. with entire approval
of the local COMMITTEES, that instead of the
bridge project Congress should be asked
20 provide for the enlargement of the
Executive Mansion, and for an avenue, to
be known as Centennial avenue to be open-
ed through the Mall from the Capitol to the
Executive Mansion. This action of the
committee was called to the attention of
The national legislature, and as q result
laws were passed authorizing the prepara-
tion of plans for the enlargement. Of the
Executive Mansion and directing that de-
sign be also prepared for the proper treat
ment Of the Mall and a connection between
Rock Creek Park and the Potomac Park
Before the joint committee adjourned
provision was made for an executive com
mittee empowered to act for the entire
body when the latter was not In session.
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dorsements of the project of the proposed
celebration of this event. The evening of
the oath of October, 1895. a mass meeting of
citizens, in response to a public call, was
held in the Lehman building, New York
avenue, and q result of the interchange
of views Mr.. John b. Wight at that time
one Of the Commissioners of the District
was authorized to appoint committee of
nine to take into consideration plans for
the proper observance of this event.
The Committee of Nine.
In pursuance of this authority Mr.. Wight
designated nine citizens, naming those who
had been prominent in the management of
other public functions of like character.
The personnel of this committee was as
follows James G. Berret A T. Britton,
Charles ]. Bell. John Joy Edison. Lawrence
Gardner, NJ. NJ. Parker, r. Ross Perry,
Theodore w. Noyes and John w. Thomp-
son. with Mr.. Wight, provided in the
resolution, eX officio chairman.
This committee, with three exceptions,
remained unchanged down to the success
full completion of all the plans The vacan-
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come under conditions consonant with his
dignity and safety.
The removal of Gen. Tung Flu Hsiang
from the command Of the Chinese forces
surrounding the court is considered by the
foreign ENJOYS to be an important step, as
showing the real desire of the government
to come to terms. His Punishment indi-
Gates that the court recognizes the ex-
pediency of obeying the demands Of the
powers.
The ENJOYS are considering the question
on legation buildings in the future At pres
ent none of the governments owns it's build
ings, all the houses of that kind being rent
ed. The only ones not damaged considera-
bly, are the American. British and Russian
1t Is proposed that all the legation buildings
be concentrated within square mile west
OF the Tartar city, that each building be
owned by the government using it. and that
the whole be surrounded by a moat and
orawbrldges, having an fnterna tional guard
sufficient to protect the legations against
any repetition Of the recent attack The
only other buildings which it is proposed to
allow within the enclosure win the lega-
ton houses and the necessary Offices would
be the foreign clubs.
The International Club was opened TODAY
Its object being to bring together In a spirit
OF social harmony the officers and Dip
lomats Of the nations. There was large
company present and music was rendered
by military bands. 1t is expected that the
club Will continue a great success The
building was formerly an imperial temple.
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having the aid Of the executive ability and
great experience Of the secretary, Mr.. w.
V. Cox. The latter has not only given un-
selfish work, but he has displayed an en-
thusiasm which was contagious and which
imbued those with whom he came in con-
tact with an interest in the success not only
of the undertaking as a whole. but Of each
detail. Mr.. Cox has been ably seconded by
the assistant secretary, Mr.. W. p. Van
Wickle, whose skill in handling details
amounts to almost a genius.
In short time an effective clerical force
was organized, and the machinery for keep
ing a record of the volume Of business,
which soon began to flow in. as well as
out, was perfected to nicely that con-
tributed much to the efficiency OF the man.
agement at the headquarters.
All the money that was contributed was
paid to the treasurer, Mr.. Myron NJ Par
ker, who made daily reports Of the contri
buttons and proved himself helpful in this
capacity as he has always been when IN
the discharge Of the many important civic
duties which he has been called upon to
perform.
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properly call for some appropriate recogni-
ton on the part of the general govern
ment. and SO before taking any steps 1t
was decided to invite the attention of the
President of the United States to this sub
ject and suggest that there might be
joint celebration by the general and local
governments. A conference was held with
President Mckinley before the meeting OF
Congress in the fall of 1898, and the latter
at once manifested much interest in the
matter. AS he was then preparing his an
nual message to the national legislature he
incorporated IN that document the sugSes-
ton made by the committee of citizens for
the appointment of national committee
to make plans for the fitting celebration of
this event.
Congressional Action.
In response to this recommendation Of the
chief executive. Congress on the 23d of
February, 1899, enacted law giving au-
tbCrity to the President to appoint a COM
mttee from the country at large to act
with any committee that might be appointed
by the two houses of Congress and with
any committee that might be appointed
from the citizens OF the District Ito PEE
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At a meeting Of this latter committee the
citizens committee, as previously consti-
tuted, was given charge of preparations for
the celebration. This important work was
undertaken with the ability which Is char
acteristic of the citizens Of washington In
all such undertakings.
Headquarters were opened at 1925 Penn
sylvania avenue, and there force Of clerks
under the direction Of Mr. W. " Cox, the
secretary, and Mr. w. p Van Wickle, the
associate secretary, has been busily en-
gagged for the past few months In attend
ing to the correspondence and other work
which was involved The members OF the
committee found ready cooperation on the
part of q large number Of citizens who ac-
cepted appointments on the various sub
committees. The number Of names enrolled
on all the committees reached in the ag
gregate some two thousand.
With this body Of workers the details of
the preparations were sooh placed in q for
ward state, and while there was q good
a comparatively light one. and the affair
while large in proportions. was handled
easily and quickly by skillful subdivisions
and by reason Of the competent helpers
who rendered any service demanded Of
them.
Work of Citizens' Committee.
AS the body authorized to have charge OF
the arrangements for the celebration. an
authority delegated to it by the joint COM
the discharge Of their duties with prompt
ness and provided for the appointment OF
subcommittee. At the head of each as
chairman was q member Of the citizens
committee. SO that the latter was kept fully
informed Of the progress made in the ar
rangements. At the head of the citizens
committee Is Mr.. Henry B. F. Mcfarland.
the president Of the board OF District COM
miss1oners. who has given time and thought
to making the affair credit to the city
ana worthy OF the important event commen-
grated. In this he was specially favored in
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KwANG sU READY TO RETURN.
Will Go to Pekin When Safety ant
Dignity Are Guarded.

PEKIN. December 10-All the foreign en-
voys. except Sir Ernest Mason Satow, the
Bditish minister. have received Instructions
from their governments. agreeing to the
joint note proposed at the last meeting.
Another meeting will probably be called
for Tuesday next. Should the British MIN
lister have received his instructions to sign
tho joint note by that time. communication
will be opened with Prince Ching and Ii
Hung Chang. who are in daily touch with
the court by the Chinese telegraph.
Prince Ching says Emperor Kwang Su is
ready to return as soon as he is assured
that the negotiations will allow him to
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CITIZENS'COMMITTEE
Those to Whom Preparations for Gen.
tennial Celebration Were Intrusted.
LABORS OF PUBLlC-SPIRIrED MEN
Sketch Of Movement Leading to
the Anniversary Observance.
G E n E r AL A D LOG A L

The celebration of such event the
centennial anniversary of the removal of
the seat of government to the District of
Columbia could not be arranged for, and
all the details which enter into the success
of such an affair be perfected, without con-
siderable time devoted to the preparations.
To the general observer spectator of
such a demonstration, If any thought is
given to the machinery which must under
lie the massing and handling of such num-
bers of men and the provision for the
derly sequence of events there is only one
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Mrs. D'Avnoo (at front window)-s'Con-
stabler'
Polieeman-"Yes. ma am. What's wronr
ma'amf'
Mrs. D'Avnoo-"Nothing's wrong, but
wish you'd step into the kitchen and tell
the cook not to burn the meat as she did
last night. I'm afraid to."-Tit- Bits.
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ship some recognition Of his services In
the preliminary work. 49,
1t was considered tHat as the celebration
was the centennial of ahe District becoming
the seat of the government. it was also an
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A stubborn cough or lingering cold
quickly cured. Take BAKERS Capsules Of God r
Liver Oii1a das Soc; LOO tor u. Druggists or,
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cies caused by the death of Mr.. Britton
and Mr.. Gardner were tilled by the ap-
pointment of MIR. Beriah wilkins and Mr..
w. V. Cox. Mr.. Wight resigned upon the
expiration of his term as Commissioner and
his place was taken by Mr.. Macfarland.
his successor in the Office of Commissioner
The committee was subsequently enlarged
Ia order to add Mr.. Wight to the member.
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stops the Cough
and works OF the Cold.
Laxative Bronco Quinine Tablets cure cold in oss
day. Nc Cure No Pay. Price, 25c.
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Sd Week

OF OUR great mamufac=
turers' and importers
sale of Fine Woolens conn
men1ced this morning.
and the way we are still
booking orders shows
that the men of this city
appreciate this saving OPP
p0rtunity. We've unload
ed lots of Woolens i'm the
past two Weeks-amd
we're going to unload lots
thisWeek. Note theprice.s
to the left, and YOU'LL agree
with us that this is a rare
saving -plenty of Ok
fOrdS and Black Thibets.
MertZ and Mertz,
Tailors,
600 and @O8 F Street.
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Evening
Dress
Suits.

will devote their whole time and attention to this
work The remarkable growth of this branch of
Our business is no doubt due to the exceedingly
low prices at which make Suit well as
to the fact that our Dress Suits are always the
embodiment of the latest niceties which dstin-
gush a made-to-order Dress Suit from the ready
made kind. In fact, this particular Suit should
always be made to order. Prices commence at
SIS.
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THE MAKING OF
EVENING D r E S S
APPAREL has grown
to such large proportions
with us that we have con-
cluded to make this a
special department of Our
business. Our cutters
,p1 +,i1orc in +1,ic bro,cb
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Nothing makes a
more acceptable Christ
mas present than an
Engraved Plate with
your name and 80
cards-tor SEC. Best
work.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-04-15
MARRIED BY TELEGRAPH.
Two Hundred Miles Separated Andrew
CandeIl aud His Bride.

Kansas City, April ia marriage
service by telegraph, with the bride and
groom 200 miles apart. was carried out
between Kansas City and Mulhall. o.
T., at noon yesterday. The groom was
Andrew NJ. Candell u Washington. ID.
O.. AN ctomologist attached 10 the de.
partment Of agriculture, and the bride
was Mis- Penelope Cundif 81 Perkins,
y. T., the daughter Of a prosperous
farmer uf that place.
Mr. Candell and Miss Cundif became
engaged about six months ago and the
wedding was st FOR May last week.
however, Mr.. Caddell was called 10 Har.
risonville 10y d., death of his mother.
His duties made II necessary for him 10
Ntnrt hack % Washington today. lie
asked Miss Cundif 10 come 20 Kansas
City So that the wedding could take
place Yesterday at the home Of bis sister,
Mis- Cundid was unable 10 reach Kan
sas City in time and arrangements were
made with the telegraph company 10
have tn marriage ceremony conducted
/ by wire
4 direct line between Kansas City
and Mulhall was placed at the disposal
OF the couple. Mr.. Candell secured Rev.
Alheri II. Linder, pastor Of the Method
j., Episcopal church. and accompanied
by two friends, went 20 the telegraph
office. At Mulhnll Miss Cundid was ac
companied % the telegraph Office by heI
parents and sister. The questions and
responses wcre wired hack and forth and
repeated at each end and to the couples
by the telegraph operators, the ceremony
. reuuiring % minutes time.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-04-15
a Rorn Eeker.

Fate, VAh W uted l.vity, hal
thrown the sour and tacitdrI
man into the company OF th'
laxative citizen in the railway
car.
"That was quite an interesting
game Of football, wasn't itT
said the latter, as he showed Q
newspaper into the inside pocket
Of his fnr. trimmed OvercOat.
Il never read about football, .
was the solemn reply. How
true il u.s." he added almost tear
fully, "that this world is but Q
fleeting show
"Of course. That's one way OF
looking at IL. I've felt that WI!
about il myself. But let me ash
you something. Are you putting
In your money and hustlirs
around TO make this work. any
better:'
Whats the use?"
"well, you'll excuse me fol
questioning you. But you re
referred to the world as a fleet
mg show. I'm a thea.-issl man
ager, and I'm intefes yea n any
thing in the show line. Nov,
notice that you amt in any hurr!
to get out Of this world, are
you?"
NO, l can't truly say that
am. The instinct o: selfdestruc
| ton"
That's all right. You didn'
pay anything TO get into thii
t!eeting show, did your
Certainly not"
There you are. There's III
old, old story right in a nutshell
I never in my life saw a dead
head who wasn't d kicker"
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-04-15
RAILROADS PROSPEROUS.
increase OF Earning. tor IN. FIRST Quar-.
t-r T. Encouraging.


New York. April l3-Though not
showing ~ heavy a proportionate gain
In Marcia, In February gross railway
earning, Cor the former month make
an excellent showing and one, too,
which has not been monopolizcd by any
one class ~ roads, bat IS. apparently.
we'll distributed throughout all sections
u the country, SAYS Bmdstc5t The az.
gregato earnings " ln, systems opemt-
ing nearly 10000 miles ~ track wore
$1,000 ,iS. a gnin Of 81 . pr cent over
March year ago III wing succ Q .
iyc gains iu the same month for many
year, past.
on the lO, systems reporting for the
month u March only % showed de-
crcascs. the tendency toward increases
bsing most marked Boa the pangcrs, the
central west aud the southern roads.
The largest number 10 decreases, pro-
portionatrly, J, that reported in the coal
road group. while the southwestern
read. furnish auumbor Of small losses
For tho first quarter Of the year III,
showing Is likewise % good one. Tn,
total earnings uf DOB, systems Cor the first
throc months aggregate sl53.SiI. sgs. d
rmin Of % pr cent over the same r.
dod wear ngo. following q gain of n
rer cent IN 1899 over 1885, aud marking
progressive increases for number of
YEAR Tspt. IN every group but one th,
incpnso shown B. iu EXCESS Of 10 pai
cent and from this incra,a, rcpurtcd 10y
the Southwestern uad,, the gains noun
up 20 such increases ~ Is per cent by
the Pacific aud the cal roads and no..
pr cent by ihc central, western am,
southern roads
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-04-15
Powdered Hair again.

Just now the young women
who are indulging in a fancy
which shows which way fashion
is tending. They are adding a
dash of powder, not to their
cheeks, but TO the hair on their
temples. The pompadour style
OF couture offers a particularly
good field for the exploit. The
result Of this style is chic, and
there are rumors that fall viii
bring the powdered couture fol
evening dress
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-04-15
Live TrAln Mnrk.

A practical illustration Of a trade
mark was made last week in Phila'
delphia at the Continental hotel,
where the 'laster Car and Iocomo.
tive Builders Of the country were in
session A Cleveland firm Of paint
ard color makers was represented by
Thomas Madill, Of Chicago, who ex.
empliled the firms trade mark, the
chameleon, with real live animal
Of that species from India 1t was
brought TO america early in the yeat
by the treasurer Of the company,
and the little animal has withstood
the climate wonderfully well. In.
lcrcsting experiments are are made
with the chameleon, which instantly
changes the color of its skin when
placed upon paper OF other material
Of various hucs.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-04-15
cnnnt.rl.Ilsr Under Arrs.t.

Owcn,b,ro, Ky April l3-IAwrence
Gmysn, counterfeiter, arrested in
Webster county. was brought here by
Secret Service Officer Donnally and
given hearing before United States
Commissioner Dudley Lindsey who was
appointed 90 succeed former Commits.
siouer L. NJ Bell Gmyson waived an
examining trial, aud was held over to
the June term Of the Federal court He
passed counterfeit money in 81. Louis
aud IS supposed 90 b, member Of the
large gang u counterfeiters now oper.
ating In 81. Louis He was taken TO
Jacksonville. Ind, for saiekeeping.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-04-15
lNcAPAclTATEo EMPLOYEES.
al Three thousand At Washington Near
y 500 Are Unnt for work.

az Three thousaud Al Warrington N'M-
~ 900 Are Unft for work.
Washington. April l3.-Tho souate NJ
Gently adopted a resolution calling upon
the heads OF departments 20 inform the
senate as 10 the number q employees IN
tho departments together with their
ages and "A statement rs b the number
incapacitntcd for any reason Tho au'
swcrs have been coming in from day Ia
day and they contain some suggestive
facts.
The report from the treasury shows
that there are 33l employees between 80
aud % years old, 100 between IS and go
yoaq SO between 20 and - years, % be-.
tween - ano 10 years. and 10 who are
over 80 years old
Fourteen persons in the Office Of the
nuditnr for the war department are par
italy lacking In the physical or mental
capacity necessary for the full discharge
Of their Official duties. About 20 persons
In different bureaus are physically dis
qualified Tor manual labor, but not for
clerical service: persons In the Office Of
the chief clerk of the treasury are phys
icaIly iucapacitatcd in part for manual
labor
In the interior department there are
iG2 employees between the ages Of 10 and
G9yoar. inclusive, %, between 20 and u
years. 2s betwcon Z % and - years; and 4
who are over sd years Old The total
number of employees in the department
Is $3.50 Presidential uppointecs and la.
brrrs arr not included in those figures.
From the estimates furnished hy the dif.
fcrcnt bureau, and offices ~ the depart.
ment, it may b. stated that something
over $50 person. now ou the rolls must
bc considered as permanently incapaci'
tnted. either physically or mentally foT
the performance ~ manual labor in
whole or ia prt" The condition, in
MANY cases, result. from the nss Of
limbs. old wounds. or health impaired
IN the government service.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-04-15
Mother or 900 children.

Miss Mary Bartelme is "liiti'
mother" to over 2O0 orphans ant
hnlf orphans in Chicago. In ls9'
she succeeded William $. Young
a. public guardian, and sinc'
then hen time he's been pretty
thoroughly devoted to the troub
les and needs Of her little charges
When an orphan is left entirely
alone in the world, when the
court does not deem relatives OF
friends the proper persons to caro-
for a child, or when the RELATIVES
or friends cannot agree as to ia
disposition, then Miss Bartc.ils
is appoint d guardian by the 'ro
bate judg Numbers Of inest
children have incomes more thar
sufficient to pay for their hoard
and clothing. In these casei
families who adopt them are only
called on 20 give them a home and
an education.
Miss Bartelme's duties towardi
these children are 10 provide
them homes, adjust family feuds
advise the hayward. direct the
inexperienced. soothe the last
hours Of the dying, and carr
/ flowers and comforts TO the sick
With all these duties her time
and her heart are we'll filed. ans
she has shown n remarkable
adaptability for them, and an IN
selfish Willingness in assuming
them. Judge Kohlsaat says that
she has lifted an enormous re
Fponsibility of the courts nd hai
made the way easy for pro
for the unfortunate little or
yhanS-EIchange.