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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-13
SOMELOCAL IMPROVEMENTS
Provisions of Bill Introduced in Congress
by Request.
Proposed Sewer Extension, Potomac
River Bridge, Sea Wall and
Double Track Tunnel.

Mr.. Ridge,y has introduced bin in the
House (by requesU. which proposes "a
few improvements" in the District among
them the following:
To extend the 18th street covered sewer
10 the Potomac river so that the floor of
the sewer shall be twenty feet lower than
that at the intersection of 18th street and
Maryland avenue.
To construct drainage basin at the
western end of the sewer 100 feet wide, 200
feet long and provided with two rapid
bailing machines capable of cleaning the
basin and sewer within ten hours.
A Riverside Driveway.
To construct a suitable wall or dixie from
the high lands near the site of the old
naval observatory along the western edge
of the Potomac fats, along the western
end of the drainage basin and southwardly
to the southern end of said flats, and
thence eastwardiy to the high land near
Pennsylvania avenue southeast.
The wall shall be not less than 800
feet in width at the top and 20 feet higher
than the highest known flood line Of the
Potomac river, in order that persons in
carriages and otner vehicles may use the
same as a grand driveway.
Fourth To construct, own and operate,
at equal rates to all users, a single-span
steel arched bridge over the Potomac river
iIoLI Il or NY ef 10 tile NAVAL oDSerNdtOrS,
with double railway, wagon and pedestrian
thoroughfares.
Double Track Railway Tunnel.
Fifth. To construct, own and operate, at
equal rates to all users, railway tunnel
with double tracks In it from the eastern
end Of the bridge along the south side of
the War, State and Navy building and the
Presidents house. and then, bending around
the Treasury building, out New Y ork ave-
nue. to North Capitol street, with under
ground stations al 7th 9th, 18th and 18th
streets northwest, and other suitable places
in the northeast.
To operate grand union railway and
steamboat depot in that area of land
bounded by 18th street, New York avenue
and Potomac river
To remove all railway depotS, tracks and
the Long bridge.
To provide a filtering appliance to the
waterworks.
District Currency.
In case there shall be no surplus money
In the treasury, then it shall be the duty of
the Secretary of the Treasury to prepare
and cover a District of Columbia currency
into the treasury for said purposes, and the
same shall be made as follows:
Series Issued by Act of Congress. No
Inc Board OF Commissioners of the District
of Columbia
Shall Receive From Bearer
This Note at Its Face Value for All Public
revenues to the Amount of
tiere insert the proper denomination)
This note is a legal tender, at its face value,
for any public work in the District of
Columbia "
-. Register. Treasurer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-13

Relative TO the reports in circulation some
time ago Of contemplated massacre Of
Arrneniau Christians at the Vilaget of Ha.-
poot, the State Department has received
from the United States minister at Constan-
tinopIe information that no such massacre
was threatened. Conditions at Harpoot are
reasonably pacific. and no cause exists for
alarm on the part of the Christians The
United States legation has been assured by
the sultan that the Christians of Harpoot
have given 70 cause for any action on the
part of the authorities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-13

Mr.. ]. b. Kinnear, president of the Ia
kon1a Park Citizens Association. has been
Informed by the District Commissioners
that they are convinced OF the merits CT
Senate bill 1916. providing for the exten-
sion Of 9TH street. As the Commissioners
are very busy at the present time, they fear
IL will be impossible for them 10 grant the
association n hearing on the bill, which,
in view Of their belief in its merits, they
think is hardly necessary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-13
VERDICT OF GUILTY.
Witnesses in Case to Be Tried for
Perjury.

verdict of guilty WAS reported late yes
terday in Criminal Court No. l in the case
OF Matthew Taylor, alias Henry Taylor,
alias William H. Taylor. eolored, tried for
violation of the pension statutes. 1t was
maintained that in connection with an ap-
pilcati"n for pension Taylor falsely stated
that he had served as member of Com
pany q. 9Th Massachusetts Cavalry, dur
ing the civil war Notice of the fling of a
motion for new trial was given, and the
defendant was ren1anded.
The United States attorney has taken
steps to prosecute certain persons who tes-
tined in connection with the trial for al
legged perjury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-13
DATE FINALLY FINED.
Trial of benjamin Smell to Commence
Thursday Next.

The latest announcement in reference to
the case Of Benjamin H. Smell, indicted for
the murder Of Lizzie Weissenberger is that
the trial will begin next Thursday, instead
of Tuesday. After the adjournment OF
Criminal Court No. 1 yesterday Attorneys
Mitchell and Turner and Assistant United
states Attorney Gould had conference
with Justice Clabaugh, during which Thurs
day was finally fixed upon as the time for
the opening of the trial
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-13
Transfer of Realty.

The kEickerbocker Ice Company by deed
placed on record this afternoon, convened
to the American Ice Company several lots
in block >, sherwood, near the intersection
Of 18th and + streets northeast. the con-
sideration being $:-}po
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-13
Piles Itching, Blind
and clearinghouse

In three to six nights. Dr. Agnew's Ointment Is
peerless In curing. One application gives instant
relief 1t all itching and irritating skin dis
eases. Chatting, Eczema. etc. IS cents. Sold by
F. S. WILLIAMS 9.h and T sts.; EDMONDS &
WILLIAMS, Sd and Pa. ave. g
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-13
elf they're Rich's
shoes they're proper.
Ten=One F-Cor. 10th.
Telephone number ''one- hrtyg-'

This great shoe store en-
joys a most unique and en-
viable position in this city, for
it is the only store in the
National Capital where can
be found the correct" foot
wear for weddings, recep-
tons and like events. This
may occur strange to you--
though we mention it in no
spirit Of boastfulness. 1t is
fact, however. Stores are I'M
able to secure our styles, and
they are the styles which are
shown in the leading shops OF
New Iork-and which are
worn by the smart set of
that city. They are the crea-
tons of the leading makers
who set footwear fashions
and they conflne these S'rlcS
to us exclusively in TIL ity.
To emphasize this Pc 1t of
supremacy-to convince YOU
that ours are the accepted
styles, we have only to add
that we furnished the foot
wear to more than nine
tenths of those who attended
the recent Bachelors Cotil-
lion and White House Recep-
ton, state and dinner. Much
of this was made to suit indi-
vidual tastes. In many i'll
stances material was furnished
us, and in a great many we
supplied them from our
splendid stock.
Those who will attend the
coming Charity Ball will do
well to look to the footwear
to be worn-now. While it
does not require. long to
make slippers to order, we
like to have as much time as
possible-thus avoiding all
risk OF disappointment.
B. Rich's Sons,
"High-grade Footwear"
Ten-one Cor. 10th.
1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-13
Distribution of 10th Cavalry.

The War Department Is Informed that
the squadron of the 10Th Cavalry, which
recently arrived at Galveston from Cuba,
has been distributed among Forts McIu-
tosh, Clark, Brown and Ringgold, Texas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-13
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued 10 the
following:
White-Edward J. Brady and Maude A.
Cleary: Joel Israel Rcop of Westminster,
Md, and Sarah Eliza German OF BlooIn-
field, Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-13
THE SOCIAL WORLD

CONTINUED from Seventh Page.)
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-12-04

\ prominent Barton County farmer
was made the victim of a smooth, al
though by no means new, swindle re-
Gently. through which he was worked
for 1919. Several weeks ago a man
claiming TO be a real estate dealer APP
preached the farmer with a proposition
for the purchase of his land. An offer
of $50 was paid down to bind the bar
gain, the purchaser" giving a Carthage
address on his departure. Some days
afterward another farmseeker came
along and offered 500 an acre for the
same land
OF course. the owner wanted to sell
to the second man at the higher figure.
although he had tied himself in a pre-
vious contract. So he wrote the
Carthage" dealer with reference TO a
cancellation of his contract. and after
some dickering succeeded in persuad-
ing the latter TO accept $500 in cash In
lieu of the privilege of buying at the
$50 rate. Then he was ready for the
$6o man. But strangely enough he had
disappeared. and so, ii was shortly af-
terward discovered, had purchaser No.
1. Then the farmer began to appre-
eiate that he had been Swlndled. He
At once began a hot search for the
artists who had separated him from his
cash, but, of course. their apprehension.
10 say nothing of the recovery OF any OF
the money. IS well-night hopeless
Kansas City Journal.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-12-04

lero for wear over such is made with
neck sloped low and collarless, The front
that shows where the waistcoat opens
has its own collar rather low. Such a
front need not even most remotely sug-
gest gentlemanly finish. 1t may quite
contrast the waistcoat in femininity and
daintiness. Waisteoats usually are
sleeveless, but long funnel cuffs, or cuffs
to turn back, are made to match the
waistcoat, and either are attached to the
dress sleeve or are made adjustable.
OF course the waistcoat is often a mere
effect of pieces set in. The real thing
is sleeveless, has cotton or silk back and
is not Intended to be seen without the
protection of the jacket. 1t is worn over
a real shirt waist, and is deemed espe-
cially becoming by those who imagine
the shirt waist gives them bunchy look.
Blouse waistcoats of brilliant satin are
worn with sash betting, scarlet broad
cloth, regular fancy yesting and duck in
all shades are used for many varieties,
and some fanciful gowns show delight
fully saucy waistcoats of lace buttoned
with rhinestones. The waistcoat of to-
days initial illustration was scarlet satin
with edge embroidered in gilt. The gown
of which it was part was electric blue
cashmere, selftrimmed with stitched
folds. Yoke and collar were heavy ecru
lace. Black velvet gave the belt.
Boleros continue as the dressmaker's
delight or nightmare, according as they
are viewed. They should be the former
because of the aid they are in attaining
originality in gowns, yet may cause much
worry over the positive need of contriv-
ing novel features. But if serious trou-
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-12-04

tive voice Inc mistress OF the house
came up to the hail. Il thought when
you asked me about the sick gentleman
at the window that you meant old Mr.
Benham, who lives at 80. He's been all
but bedridden for years. / did not know
you meant Miss Denslow's nephew.
Come in, Mr.. Harland''
Never was invitation accepted with
more alacrity. That wasn't the only
time Frank entered the fiower-filled
parlor-ah, not by many
"a year ago." he says to-day, and
signs. Now know the dire effects of
football fatality"
had when his friends question him,
he just glances at glittering stone on
white finger-and attempts explana-
ton
But his fiancee stops him. And they
both laugh. Which. after all. is the
only thing to do when one is happy
Chicago Tribune.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-12-04
Selecting Seed Wheat.

The experiment stations and farmers
who have trained themselves to close
observation of cause and effect have
given evidence many times that the
amount and quality OF the wheat crop
and of other grain crops, depends large
~ upon the quality of the seed used
The larger and plumper seed gives the
most vigorous growing plant. 1t stools
out more, usually has sitter straw, if
it is not forced by the use of too rank a
fertilizer. by which we mean one too
rich in nitrogen, and therefore the bet
ter the crop. But there are other things
desirable in a good grain crop. One Is
to secure large heads well filled, and it
may also be desirable to have the grain
grow rapidly and mature early, either
TO obtain the best result in a short sea
son, or to escape insect attacks. The
best way to secure this would be to Sc
lect the earliest maturing large heads
to be found, and reserve them for seed
The farmer who sows large areas may
think this too much trouble to get all
the seed he needs, but he should remem
Der that if there is profit in doing SC
for one acre, there would be a greater
profit in doing so on q hundred. A mod
ification of this plan is to select in this
way enough to sow a small plot very
thin, so that each plant will have q
chance to do its best, and then reserve
a piece of the best land to sow that on
it to produce seed wheat A continue
ton of this process for a few years
would result in the production of an
extra early, hardy and prolific wheat
Even easier but less effectual would be
the selection of heaviest grain for seed
when winnowing it. We think the first
named plan the best, because the type
of the entire crop might be fixed in that
way, so that permanent Improvement
would be made-American Cultivator
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-12-04

became an oddly. Both skirt and bod
ice were Dark green cancels hair, but on
the bodice was white cloth front fasten-
ing with tabs and gilt buttons. In the
first gown of the next group, which was
sketched in biscuit colored habit cloth,
tn skirts plainness was offset by the
addition to the bodice of boa of white
chiffon and lace with chenille ends. This
was handsome as we'll as uItra-stylish. A
big gain in dressiness is usually made,
however, by some departure from plain
ness in the skirt, even when it is no
greater than that of the right hand model
of this illustration. Brown camel's hair
was the fabric here, the pleated founce
having a stitched band for heading. A
yard or so more of goods and a slight in
crease in the cost of making are well re-
paid by the increase of dressiness and
stylishness such treatment gives. Then
she who plans the new skirt with half
an eye for making-ever time knows that
processes of restoration. are made much
more difficult by the 1ounce.
The boa shown here is but one Of many
pretty Sorts that are the HEIGHT of styl-
ishness.s Great ruehes of chiffon, all the
edges bound with chenille of contrasting
color, are the newest. The ruche is long
enough to pass comfortably about the
neck 1t finishes, not with scarf ends,
but with great lunches of chenille that
fall to the knees. Other boas have long
lace scarf ends weighted with chenille.
Feathery fluff tips the edges of many
ruffs, giving a look of coziness. The reg
ular fur boa is being kept back for colder
weather. Some new ideas for short neck
ed folk, who of course should not wear
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-12-04
Institnte Lectures.

The holding of farmers Institutes has
been of great advantage in many locali-
ties Even when the chief speaker or
essayist has no. been of the best, and
sometimes just because he was not the
best he has helped 10 bring out opin-
:ons from local farmers whose ideas,
40 matter how poorly clothed in Ian
guage. were adapted to the locality and
more valuable there than the opinions
of one who had obtained experience
upon different soil, in different climates
end under different eonaidons There
Is also in many places a disposition on
the nart of the hearers to ask questions.
They are not content 10 be told the best
way TO do their work. but they want to
know why ii is better than some other
way. thar they may judge if Il viii be a
setter way under their condit.ct4s. or is
only better when conditions are better.
Every step taken in this way is a step
In advance. Farming is not a railroad
where one must follow 4 certain line of
track, but often route through an IN
known territory where one must ex-
plore to find the best path for himself.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-12-04
To Filter Cider.


Cider is greatly improved by filtering
as soon as it comes from the mill If the
very best results are wanted charcoal
filter is necessary. This ON be quite
easily made from an ordinary cider or
whisky barrel. Remove one head and
make of it false bottom two inches
above the other head. On the false
bottom nail strips of hard wood Be-
tween these strips bore holes. Have a
faucet near the bottom of the barrel.
Above the false bottom place three
inches of charcoal broken to the size of
birdshot first laying down a piece of
coarse oloth. On top of this charcoal
put another layer of cloth and four OF
five inches of clean, well washed wheat
or rye straw. Above the straw put
circular, hard wood grating with yen.
ings an inch or so square. Fasten this
in place. Turn water into the barrel
and keep it running through until ii
issues entirely tasteless When this is
accomplished, the filter is ready for use.
OF course the filter will become clog
ged, when it must be recharged. When
properly filtered, the cider will be free
from albuminous and mucilaginous ma.
terfal and will keep much better than
when not treated.-American Agricul-
turist.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-12-04
What They Voted For.

When the people voted for the re-
election of Mr.. Mckinley they also
voted for the following propositions:
The passage this winter of a ship sub
sidy bill whereby John ID. Rockefeller
and his confederates are to receive a
free gift of $3.50, 0e0,005 of the peoples
money The projection OF all existing
trusts for four years and the establish
ment of many new ones. Criminal ag-
gression in the Philippines, whereby
100000 people are TO be conquered
and made subjects instead of citizens.
The abrogation of the Declaration of
Independence. The protection of sla-
very and polygamy in our island pos
sessions. Government by injunction,
which does away with the rights Of
trial by jury and makes the laboring
men helpless in the hands of their en-
ployers. The degradation of silver and
the retirement of the greenbacks. A
government by Wall street instead of a
government by the people, The placing
of our dependent provinces in the
hands of corrupt carpet-baggers and
opening thousand places for such
political scoundrels as Rathbone and
Neeley.
The laborinS men may not have
realized that they would get all these
things when they voted for a full din
ner pail, but they will get them all
and the prospect is that in addition
they will be cheated out of the full
dinner pail before many months roll
over their -Nonconformist
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-12-04
Commission Dealers.

Farmers would often receive more
satisfactory returns from goods shipped
to the commission merchants if they
would take a little more pains to put
them up in neat and attractive man.
ner and send them SO that they would
arrive in good order and condition; but
the men who do this are apt soon to
find regular customers to take their
goods and do not need to eonsign them.
The inexperienced man, who does not
know how to assert grade and pack his
produce. and the careless one, WHO will
not try to have them look their best, or
the dishonest one. whose goods are not
of the same quality when they are out
of sight as they are ON the surface, does
not keep steady customer long and is
obliged to accept what prices the COM
mission dealer may obtain or be will
ing to remit. And if he doubts the quail
ity of the goods he does not offer them
to his best customers. or try to get
high price FOR them. He is ready to dis
pose of them at the first offer Delays
in transportation are also responsible
for low prices many times, because
produce of a perishable nature loses
quality rapidly and must be sold quick
~ after decay begins, even if scld at a
.nSA
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-12-04
HOW THE ANIMALS SLEEP.
Each Species Has Different Mode {
Taking Needed Rest

Each Species Has Different Mode of
Taking Needed Rest.
DR.. Louis Robinson tells us how yari-
Gus animals sleep. THE chimpanzee.
as far as have been able to ascertain"
says the writer, never sleeps upon its
back, its favorite position being upon
its side; with one arm under it's head.
In this respect it resembles children of
from to 10 years of age The only
gorilla which have had an opportunity
of observing also apparently preferred
this attitude, but occasionally seemed
to sleep comfortably in a crouching DO
sition, with its head bowed down be-
tween its knees. This latter attitude
appears to be the one adopted by near
ly all the lower monkeys.
when turned out at pasture all
horses except those which are crippled
by disease or injury lie down at night
with their legs folded beneath their
bodies. Some of the short-limbed and
thick jointed animals. such as the ele-
plant, hippopotamus and rhinoceros,
find difficulty in bending their legs
under them after the manner of their
more slender kindred Hence they
sleep upon their sides, in piglike atti-
tude.
Bears, as far as have been able TO
observe, have no characteristic sleep
ing attitude, for you see them lying ia
all sorts OF grotesque positions, as if
they found one quite as comfortable as
another Indeed, welLfayored bear,
covered with a good layer of fat and a
thick coat of fur, may be said to carry
his bed about with him, and any part
of his skin will serve either for mat
tress or coverlet, as occasion arises.
Nevertheless, the bear, when sound
asleep, tends to curl himself up. with
his nose and paws inward, and this is
probably the attitude which in cold
climates he adopts when alternating in
his den during the winter season.
"Kangaroos also appear to be quite
Indifferent as to the position of their
bodies during sleep. Any sunny after
noon at the geological gardens you may
see them sprawling on the straw in all
Imaginable attitudes. The only things
they seem to demand in order to be
perfectly comfortable are reasonable
warmth and plenty of elbow ROOM
Parsons Magazine.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-12-04
Making Cheese.

l have made an occasional cheese
throughout the year and enough in the
spring and summer to go a great way
toward paying the grocery bill, says
Louise A. Nash in the American Agri-
culturist. Three milkings may be used
In winter and two in summer. Care
must be taken to cool the fresh milk
before adding it to the other. Place
your double boiler ON the back of the
stove, the inner one resting on some
thing, and put in the milk. Pour warm
water into the outer boiler and bring
the milk &c 80 degrees. For from five
to seven gallons of milk add about half
a teaspoonful of the coloring fluid and
half that quantity of rennet previously
mixed with a little water. Stir thor
oughly and leave it to coagulate at the
same temperature.
When the curd will break off clean
from the bottom of your finger, it is
time to cut. A long carving knife or
anything that will reach down to the
bottom of the pan will do. Cut each
way, leaving about an inch between
the cuts. The heat may now be raised
gradually about two degrees every five
minutes to 9S. Begin in a few minutes
by shaking the boiler to help the flying
off CT the whey, but gently, so that the
fat does not escape Presently stir
and repeat the stirring every two or
three minutes. In about half an hour
the desired temperature ought to be
reached. The curd viii soon be half its
size, and when pressed between the fin
ger and thumb the clots don't stick to-
gether. 1t is now time 10 take off half
of the whey. Leave it covered an inch