davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-01

Nos. 9. II and 10 Pure Silk. Satin and Gros
Grain Ribbons. that sold up to 25c. G2h,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-01
Our famous &c. Counter.

solid Leather Special Purses, with nicke,
4, ................,2 Do
ohiidren's Colored Border Hemmed Hand.
a.. i"i ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 90
IL Linen Shoe Laces for o.
II Jet Head Hat Pins o.
II Nickel Safety Pins. .,
L,ned BOX. with glove buttoner and
doz. Woven Initials for. ..
papers Good Pins for. . o.
. papers Invisible Hair Pins. 2c
cards Hooks and Eyes for. o.
'i"h heavy Fleeced Undershrts- On
IN golden brown shades-75c. quality. Eye
All OF our Mems Hcmstitehed Imitation Ia,
DIX Handkerchiefs with colored borders and
hen-stitched Handkerchiefs, with OIL
eoiored borders Worth Toe. for. aOa}NlS
Mems Neckwear. In Pufs, Four-in-Hands
English Squares and Imperials, sold 0n
always for SOC. Now . ZaC
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-01

Best Russet and Black Kid Shoe Pol e.
ish: 15c. bottles. Choice. ........ SS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-01

French Gilt Stick Pins with rich stone
settings. that sold up TO Csc. Choice. Dc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-01

There are 81 Ladies' Black Saline Waists.
lined all through and pleated backs, hmc
that sold up to 81. Choice . T%C
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-01

Cut Glass Salts and Peppers. with sterling
silver tops and glass tray; Doc value. 1 NJ
Complete set. Observation-Disclosures. ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-01
Linens,
6Qc.

Pure Linen Satin
Table Damask -
inches wide. Bet
ter quality PROM
ised than hereto
fore sold at I5c
I'D.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-01

Infants and Children's Fine silk Caps. In
white and colors; trimmed with On1
fur, that sold up to Soc. Choice ZYN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-01

Ladies' Fine Muslin Gowns. with yoke Of
four embroidered inserting and 0n-
tucks full length; I9c. values at. OYG
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-01

80c.

Choice of Even
ing Fans worth 81
to Sl.50 at only
soc. See glass
Jewelry Depart
ment, on first
floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-01
Pictures.
10c.

Platino Pictures,
with the fashion
able black frames.
S1l0 inches. I9c
Is a cheap price
Tor very SUPERIOR
looking Pictures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-01
Hosiery,
l8c,

Ladies' 25c quail
tty Black Hose,
with double soles,
and c h 1 l d ren's
with double knees.
Three pairs for
Doc. All sizes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-01

$50 yards Pure Silk Yelling. with chenille
dots, In black and colors; 35c- yard 1k~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-01

. Ladies' Fine Muslin Chenlises. in round and
. squa re Jokes. feled seams; full length; I'M
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-01

Ladies' good quality Muslin Drawers UNI
hrella ruffie, edged with torchon lace; o.
full cut; worth $50. pair. ZIG
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-01
Covers,
loo.

The new tap
estry-efect Pillow
Covers in art de-
signs and coIors.
They look worth
ten times 19c. Art
Dept.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-01

A"h Heavy Fleeced Undershirts- an
IN golden brown shades-75c. quality. Eye
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-01
Worth Csc.
lOc.

Glass 2 err
Weights. W 1 t b
Photographic views
of Washington,
plain and colored.
worth &c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-01
Frames.
1 Sc.

Brass P no t o
Frames to hold
any size picture.
Usually 19c here,
25c elsewhere. l5c
for tomorrow only.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-01

B st Quality
Imported Soft fin
fsh Glaze Ribbons,
plain and fancy. 4
Inches wide-35c
to SOC values-at
Ice yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-27

Representatives Tawney chairman. Steele,
Sherman, Joy, Corliss, Burke, Williams
(Miss), Bartlett and Otey.
Ex-Gov. Francis of Missouri explained the
plans of the proposed celebration Mr..
Francis was frequently interrupted with
questions by members of the committee,
showing in the main a sympathetic spirit
toward the enterprise.
Gov. Shaw of Iowa made witty and
felicitous speech, concluding with the state
ment that Iowa supported the project and
desired it to have a national and interna-
tional scope.
Gov Jones of Arkansas followed, urging
the opportunities of the exposition, as an
object lesson to the world on the vast de-
velopment of the Louisiana purchase en-
pire.
The governor of Nebraska sent as his rep
resentative Lieutenant Governor Gilbert of
that state, who stated that, while the sub
ject had not been widely agitated yet 1t
was generally approved, and he added his
warm personal Endorsement of the EXPOSE
ton.
The delegation from the Louisiana pur-
chase states and from the city of St. Louis
arrived here yesterday afternoon. The
delegation was made up as follows: Gov.
ID. w. Jones of Arkansas, Attorney General
Campbell of Colorado. T. P. Rixey, labor
commissioner of Missouri; j. D. Slonecker
representing Gov. Stanley of Kansas; eX-
Gov. r. B. Hubbard of Texas. D. D. Leach
Of Oklahoma City, Okla representing Gov
Barnes of Oklahoma; Hugh Mcintosh of
Nebraska, John Perry Of Kansas City, Mo-;
Judge T. C. Humphrey of Fort Smith, Ark. !:
n. P. Ramsey of Columbus, Ohio: ex-Secre-
tary d. r. Francis, and the following prom
inent citizens of ST. Louis: William H.
Thompson. c. F. JOY, j. G. FARTHER. c. H.
Huttig, ex-Mayor C. P. Walbridge, o. L,
Whitelaw, Geo. T. Cram. ex-Lieutenant
| Governor ]. D. O'Meara, w. H. Woodward
Nathan Frank. D. NJ Houzer, E. s. Orr
Seth Cobb. C. H. Spencer and James Cox.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-27
Washington stock Exchange.

saIes-regular call. Il O'Clock Real Estate IT,
tie l9surance o 70 at So MeFgenthsier Idnotyge
Lanston Monotype. 100 at 14H, 100 al IA Ame 2i
fraction scrip $50 at 1oeE capitar T.ctsd "a
at s, 1885,, loo at 1885, Lanston Monofype SO at
bsset Io Of b S0upss nsndsss 1899
bid, 1O7I asked Metropolitan Railroad IS, i21 bid
i22A asked Metropolitan Railroad cert, indebt.
no bid. Columbia Railroad es 12s bid. Columbia
RaIlroad ID mort Ss. III bid. Washington Gas
116 bid U. s. Electric Light deb. imp. IS 1oe bid
1 19 asked q s. Electric Light cert indebt.. os
lO4 bid Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone con.
q. loth bid, loo asked American. security and
bid Washington Market imp. 6s no bid. WASH
ington Market ertn; 6s. ITO bid Masonic Hail As
phone deb. IS, 100 bid. ''"'''''
National Bank stocks.-Bank of Washington, $50
400 bid. Farmers and Mechsnics' 80 bid second.
1eo bid -, Citizens 100 bid Columbia Ieo bid.
Traders. 12o bid, 1ss asked. Lincoln Ils bid, I25
Safe Deposit and Trust oompanies.-NstionsI Safe
Deposit and Trust, I13o bid. 135 asked. washing
ton Loan and Trust, x15s hid. 1872 asked AIneri-
gan Security and trust, 200 bid. Washington Safe
Insurance stocks.-Firemen's, 80 bid Franklin.
American 90 bid: National Inion; il bid 70.
bid. Peoples 6ss bid, 81 asked. Commercial,
bid; ~ asked. Colonial, III bid, IFS asked,
Title Insurance Stockk.-Real Estate Title 70 hid
"a asked Columbia Title ~ bid, asked. Wash
ington Title; 35e bid District Title, 81 bid
asked. Capital Traction scrip, 1O6% bid, Io7 ask
ed City and Suburban. IS bid.
Gas Observation-Disclosures Gas xS4iS bid $40 ask
ed Georgetown Gas, IS bid.
Telephone stocks.Chesapeake and Potomac x6I
bid. Pennsylvania, SO bid.
MsceilaL eous Stocks.-SergenthaIer linotype
1929 bid. 1921 asked. IAnston Monotype, I3s. bid
IL asked American GrarloDhonp
can Graphophone preferred 121s bid. 13k asked.
Pneumatic Gun Carriage, .21 bid ID asked WASH
tngton Market, Is bid. Norfolk and Washington
Steamboat, LAP bid 16S asked
Ell. dividend.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-27
Scott Case Resumed.
THE HOUSE

When The House met today the question
Of adopting the conference report upon the
Hawaiian government bill. which was pend
ing when the House adjourned yesterday,
was submitted.
The report was adopted, 13S to 81.
Mr.. Ray, chairman of the judiciary COM
mittee. reported back the Livingston reso-
luton calling upon the Attorney General
for information as To what steps had been
taken to remand B. D. Greene, John T.
Gaynor and w. T. Gaypor to the iurisdic-
ton OF the district court of the southern
district Of Georgia for trial, with the rec
ommeudation that it lie upon the table.
Mr.. Ray explained that the whole subject
was to be heard next Friday. The report
was adopted.
Mr. Loud (CalD arose to question of
personal privilege and complained that in
connection with the debate on the post Of
fee appropriation bill yesterday Mr.. Fitz-
gerald Mass had injected into the Record
words not spoken in debate, which reflected
upon him CNr. LCud) He complained that
Mr.. Fitzgerald had persistently nisrepre-
septed him on other occasions. Some of his
charaCterizatioTs of Mr.. Fitzgerald were
personal and severe.
The Massachusetts member made a spirit
cd rejoinder. stating that he had exercised
the usual privilege of revising his remarks
The matter was disposed of when, at the
request Of Mr.. Fitzgerald, the matter oh.
ject-d to by Mr.. Loud was struck out
The House then went into committee OF
the whole on private pension bills, this be.
ing the day SET aside for measures of this
class
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-27
FACES THE CHARGE,
Charles j. Ormsby Accused of Murder
of Charles GOIway.


Much interest to judge from the crowded
condition of the court room and the close
attention Of the spectators. is manifested
in the trial of Charles ]. Ormsby, a young
white man, indicted for the murder of Chas
Galway by striking him. while the parties
were in front of the New National Theater
late the night of November IS or early the
morning Of November 10 last. Seated at
the side of the defendant was his wife and
other relatives. He took an active Part In
the trial by recording portions Of the testi-
mony as adduced. Attorney T. L. Jeffords
appears for Ormsby. the government being
represented by Assistant United States At
torneys Taylor and Adkins.
Soon after court opened this morning
| twelve men. satisfactory to both the prose-
cution and the defense. were secured and
sworn as a jury. as follows:
Messrs- Hunt p. Larcombe, Henry Sayles
Joseph G. Deponai, George W. Thomas
c, Carroll, Wallace Murdoch. George L.
Long, Joseph B. Caldwell, 8. H King
John c. Guttridge.
After an explanatory address to the jury
the prosecuting attorneys placed on the
stand in turn several eyewitnesses of the
occurrence IN connection with which Col
way received the fatal blow. The witnesses
| included Frank 3. Lord. George p Foster
Robinson
The prosecution at about 2:15 o'clock an
nounced its case as closed. and the intro
ductiOn of testimony for the defense was
begun.
Ornsby took the stand in his own behalf
declaring that if he struck Golway at ALL
which he denied. it was entirely unnten-
tional. He declared he acted solely as a
peacemaker the night Of the ARRAY, and
that he had no reason for striking Golway.
AT the conclusion of Ornsby's statement
the counsel proceeded to argue the case.
The Jury at 10 minutes before 3 clock
retired to consider a verdict.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-27
AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA.
Choice of Democrats for State Con-
ventf0u DeIegates-Brfefs.
E,yeninp SEar R,,reau
Evening Star Bureau.
No. 7O1 King Street,
d., 800


ALEXANDRIA, Va, April q, 1900.
Meetings were held in each of the four
wards last evening for the election of dele
gates to the state democratic convention. to
be held In Norfolk next Wednesday. The
balloting resulted in the choice of the fol-
lowing: First ward, T. Alton Moore and
]. NJ Hill; second ward. Leonard Marbury
and John II. Strider; third ward, Gardner
l.. Boothe, Samuel H. Hunt. John L. Har-
rison and Charles Bendheiu: fourth ward,
Francis L. Smith and C. R Davis.
In the third ward by the first count the
vote between Samuel II. Luut and Louis
Brill stood: Lunt, 100: Brill, 159. 1t was
thought a mistake might have occurred,
and recount was made. showing that Lunt
received 161 votes and Brill Isl.
The delegates are understood to be for
Bryan, but are uninStructed.
James Barry and Richard L. Clark, who
were sentenced in the corporation court to
serve two years in the penitentiary for
circulating counterfeit money, were taken
from the city Jail yesterday afternoon and
conveyed to Richmond. John Dogan, col
ored, convicted of robbery from the per-
son, and sentenced to term of three years.
was also conveyed thither by Guard ]. T.
Smith of the state penitentiary.
Mrs. Mary Walsh died yesterday after
noon about o'clock. after long Illness,
at Burgundy, the residence of her husband,
Mr.. Thomas Walsh. in Fairfax county, near
this city. Deceased was sixty-nine years of
age. She is survived by her husband and
ten grown children.
Christopher Columbus Bradley, formerly
a resident of this city. died last night at
his home near Warrenton. Deceased was
about eighty-four years old. A widow and
one son survive him.
A committee from the Washington Mon
ument Association will appear before the
House committee on coinage, weights and
measures next Thursday TO urge favor
nY1f "a tn mi Or,
silver pieces for the association. which Is
to furnish the bullion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-27
RE FOOD BILL,
Favorable Report Authorized on Mr.
Brosias' Measure,

The House committee on interstate and
foreign commerce today authorized a IA
vorable report on the Brosius pure food
bill Oh. r. 96IO.
This bill provides that for the purpose of
protecting the commerce in food products
and drugs between the several states and
In the District Of Columbia and the terri
tories Of the United States and foreign
countries the Secretary of Agriculture shall
organize the chemical division of the De-
partment OF Agriculture into a bureau of
chemistry which shall have the direction
or the chemical work of the present diyt-
sion Of chemistry and of the chemical work
OF the other executive departments, whose
respective heads may apply to the Score
tary OF Agriculture for such collaboration
and which shall also be charged with the
inspection Of food and drug products "a
herlnafter provided in this act
Inc Secretary of Agriculture shall make
teLSS9ttE rHIeS and regulations for carry
ing our the provisions of this act ,Indar
winch the director Of the bureau of chem
lsiS shah procure from time to time and
an24yzt. chemically. microscoptcaUv or
otHerWlse. samples of foods and drIIys 81
Tered Tor sale in original unbrokap nacL-
ages IN the District of Columbia IN an,
steFrrt%ly or IN any state other than that
an "hlcA they shall have been respectfyeIv
manufactured or produced, or from a for
eish country, or intended for export IN :.
toEelsh country The Secretary of Agricui-
lure Is authorized TO employ sucb cba,,1
lists. inspectors. clerks, laborers and nIba,.
etllp4oyes as may be necessary TO carry out
lhe provisions Of this act and to make
s sucn puolcation Of the results OF exam
proper. o may ueem
ne Introduction into any state or terri
o 1ts OF In, me District OF Columbia from any
go STATE or territory or the DISTRICT ~
Columbia. or from any foreign coI,,e,r,, OF
s srttai TO any foreign country NJ am,
a setiI e- OF food or drugs which is adulser.
This ert IL soIa . within the meaning of
1 1ans MOI exceeding 500 for the first Of
ast,se arc Tor each subsequent orrenss No,
caasS gd.hs $50. or be imprisoned moi az
Of the court " 'ie uiscretion
Inc OH specifies at length wha, s,,u
e0'''i'u'e adultsrations of food or drugs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-27
FOR CURFEW LAW.
Draft of Bill Transmitted to Commits
sioners by w. c. T. U.


There has been transmitted to the District
Commissioners, with the approval of the
Woman's Christian Temperance Union of
the District, the draft of bill providing
for the enactment of 'curfew law in the
District The proposed law is said to be
substantially the same as is in force in
quite a number of cities and towns through
out the country.
The proposed bill is entitled AN act in re-
lation to children under sixteen years af
age in the District of Columbia and the
first section makes 1t unlawful for any per-
son under sixteen years of age to be or re-
main upon any Of the avenues, streets.
courts. alleys or public places in the Dis
trict at night after 9 o'clock, unless accom-
panied by parent, or under the control or
care of a guardian or other person having
the legal custody of such minor person, or
is in the performance of an errand or duty
directed by such parent, guardian, etc, or
whose legal employment makes 1t necessary
to be upon the streets, etc, after said hour.
But these exceptions are not to apply
when the person under age shall be playing
or unnecessarily lettering in or upon said
streets, etc, and any person violating the
provisions of this section is to be punished
by fine not exceeding S. for each offense.
or stand committed in default of payment.
The second section of the bill makes 1t
unlawful for any parent, guardian or other
person having the legal care custody or
control of any person under the prescribed
age to allow or permit any such child,
ward or person under such age, while in
such legal custody. to go or be upon or in
any Of the streets, etc, after the hour men
toned, unless there exists a reasonab BILE
necessity therefor.
For violating the provisions of this sec
ton fine of not exceeding $40 is provided.
Any member Of the police force while on
duty is authorized by the third section to
arrest without warrant any person will
fully violating the provisions of the first
section. and notice to parents is provided
Tor, prior to imprisonment of the party or
parties arrested.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-27
Short Covering Gave Spasmodio
Strength to Stocks.
SUGARS MOVEMENTS WERE ERRhTIC
The Railroad Shares Were in Fairly
Good Demand.
GENERAL MARKET REPORTS
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.

special Dispatch to The Evening Star
NEW YORK, April PA further cover
ing OF short contracts this morning and r.
ihouerdte demand from London helped
prices at various points In the active list
me specialties were given good support.
anu uhoer the influence of this strength the
general list was firm. An active demand
LOT New York Central and Canada Southern
was noted during the second hour. prices
advancing sharply under buying said To
nave been against previous sales.
pennsylvania was opened as high as ms
siole' nut opinion varied as to the n-ohs-
oiiity or an increased dividend at next
weeks meeting. Valuable privileges wore
SAID 10 be In prospect in lieu of cash b,,.
oiIlclal utterances Were non-commtttal ON
the subject
Inc Pacific shares failed to hold their
fractional gains. London's buying of South
erh Faeihc being the only feature in that
soup Inc railroad market advanced
sis from time to time. but failed to hold.
o"ihs 10 the prevailing lack Of breadth.
AT 'ie higher prices sellers outnumbere,i
buyers IN every instance, but there was no
c,es. VA p'oiessiolal c'r-
me trading in Sugar was a pronounced
neAIure OF the day, an advance to ITO early
tt ,He udy giving way to a sharp reaction
s anu an equally sharp recovery. The short
interest," IN these shares has been greatly
reouceo. but there is a belief in inside cir
caes mat one or two large accounts stiIl
remain uncovered.
In order to force ont this obs.,-. -.
EST tne rumors Of important peace nro-
posais from one independent refiner are kep,
In active circulation "eP'
,,, Alnerlcan Tobacco was moved about I'm a
opments. o' met oe'ei-
me week currency movement shows a
gam OF nearly s4.o0O.O00 to the banks after
allowing for the half-million gold shin
mient. Inc express movement has made
up up tne 1alllng off in subtreasury paymen,s
Peno premiums and pension disbursement
nave nay nor been running strongly in favor OF
me banks. and the time is not far distant
nheh the interior movement must be reIIaI
upon TO counteract subtreasury Operations
money rates are easy and discrimIua lion
as TO collaterals has relaxed materiaIIv IN
consequence Exchange is arm. bur no
goId shipments other than those previously
announced will be made this week
sentiment is mixed on the future co,,rsa
OF prices, but there is a conservative lean
ing toward the belief that scale buying h.
sanctioned by conditions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-27
IN MEMORY OF GEN. GRANT.
Gov. Roosevelt Delivers Address q,
Birthday AnniyeraarY

GALENA, Ill, April eileen. U. g.
Grants birthday anniversary was observed
here today, with Gov. Theodore Roosevelt
OF New York as the principal orator.
Special trains were run by the railroads,
and the announcement that the famous gov
ernor of the empire state was to be present
brought thousands Of people into the quaint
little city which for years was the homo of
the dead general. Nearly every business
block and hundreds Of private residences
We're ablaze with flags and bunting.
The special train bearing Governor Roose-
welt, Mrs. Nellie Grant Sartoris; her son,
Capt. Sartoris: her daughter, Vivian Sar-
tnris, and other distinguished visitors ar
rived from Chicago shortly before the after
noon exercises began at Turner Hall.
After a few Introductory remarks by
President Spare, Rev. DR.. J. w. Spensley
of Albany, n. V, delivered the invocation.
Then, after song, I'm Liberty's Name"
by a male quartet. Governor Roosevelt
was introduced amidst great applause.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-27
Real Estate Transfer.,

First street northeast between G and II
streets-Peter Gleason ct al. to Catherine
Gleason, south half lot IS. square ST.; $40.
Anacostia-Lee L. Herrell to VIM. d.
Campbell, lots 4s0, 4s1. 1872; $40 Stamps,
$3.50.
Bloomingdaie-Juo w. Gregg ct ux. to
Katharine L. Scott, lot 20. block 81 $40
Stamps, 50.
Fourth street northeast between h and
L streets-Mary E. Fitch to Patrick and
Catherine Casey, lot q, square sos; $40
Stamps, $3.50.
G street southwest between I'd and Sd
streets-J. Whit. Heron ct ux. to John
Burke, east half original lot IA, square 5S7;
SO Stamps, $3.50.
p street northwest between 14th and 18th
streets-Wm. L. Drury ct ux. to Howard f.
Hughes, part lot 10. square 2o9; 81 300.
L. street northeast between eth and Sth
streets-Jno. W. Essex ct ux. to Susan and
Sarah Baker, lot &c. square ss7; SO stamps,
50 centS).
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-27

President and Mrs. Mckinley returned to
Washington this morning from Canton. and
the President resumed business in his Of
flee early in the morning. Those who came
with the President were Secretary Cortel-
You. DIR. P. NJ. Rixey. Captain and Mrs.
Lafayette McWilliams of Chicago, William
s. Hawk of New York and George Barber
OF Canton, nephew Of the President, and
wife.
The President saw a few visitors prior
to the assembling of the cabinet at IL
o'clock. 1t IS not likely that the President
will go away from Washington again until
Memorial day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-27
PERMITS FOR TELEPHONE WIRES.
Joint Resolution Reported to the SEN
ate and Passed.

Mr.. Mcmillan today reported favorably
from the District committee a joint reso-
luton authorizing the Commissioners to
grant permits for such telephone wires
as may be necessary for the Agricultural
department; also for connecting any poiiti-
cal headquarters in the District with the
trunk lines of any telegraph or telephone
temporary permits shall terminate Janu-
ary l. 1901 1t is provided that this au-
thorization shall not be construed to per-
NIT the erection of any telephone or tele-
graph pole in the District except as al
ready provided by law. The joint resolu-
ton was passed by the Senate