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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-27

that their interests would be properly
cared for in the event of Republican sue
cess.
EX-Speaker Reed called on the commit
tee for the purpose of ascertaining the
trend OF opinion in case the interests of
some of the clients of his firm should be
affected. Mr.. Reed represented no spe-
cial interest. He returned to New York
last evening.
The Committee on Rivers and Harbors
met in executive session to discuss the
draft of the River and Harbor bill. II is
estimated that $24, 5000 will be carried
by the bill. Hearings were given during
the last session, and none will be given
this session except, possibly, to the rep
rcsentatives from Galveston, who desire
to present reasons why the Government
improvements destroyed by the flood
should be restored and the work con-
tinued.
Chairman Hull of the House Committee
on Military Affairs has called meeting
of the full committee for this morning to
consider the Army Reorganization bill.
The draft of this bill will provide for
about 100000 men. but this number may
be reduced before the bill is presented to
the House. There will be no attempt on
the part of the Republicans to frame
bill without consulting the Democrats.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-27
HIGH WINDS SUBsIDE.
Played Havoc with Telegraph Wires
I'm Many Sections.

| 1t was reported at the Weather Bureau
late last night that the high winds that
have for two days played havoc with the
telegraph wires in the Middle Western
States had subsidized The most serious
phase of the situation prevails in Pitts
burg and the Ohio Valley, where the heavy
rains have caused the rivers to rise above
the danger mark The storm that has swept
along the Atlantic Coast from Jackson
vile to Portland causing high winds and
heavy seas. has also diminished in force.
and all danger from it is expected to be
past by tonight. The storm was. late last
night, central about New York City where
yesterday morning wind velocity of
sixty eight miles per hour was recorded
This was not great enough to cause dam
age to buildings. but inasmuch as the
wind came from the northeast it caused
heavy seas that were dangerous to small
shipping. Storm signals were displayed at
all ports. Along the New England Coast
the winds were still rather high last night,
but were gradually diminishing. As the
storm diminished the temperature took a
downward course. The Southern States ex-
perienced considerably colder weather. and
the edge of the cold wave reached Wash
ington last night. The mercury is ex-
pected to drop to about So degrees this
II.
In the Middle West the winds were still
high about Lakes Ontario and Erie, with
maximum wind velocity of fifty miles per
hour at Cleveland. Storm signals were dis
played at all ports on these lakes. The
greatest damage Of the storm was done
by the excessively heavy rainfall in the
Upper Ohio Valley. At Pittsburg the AL
legneny River was last night rising stead
lily, and was expected by this morning to
ba at least three abova tho Japya,
mark. Flood warnings were sent out by
the Weather Bureau TO all points on the
Ohio, Allegheny, and Monongahela Rivers.
Throughout the West the weather is fair.
The telegraph companies were still ex-
periencing great difficulty in handling
work last night. owing to the damage done
their wires in the Middle West.
The Postal Telegraph Company has no
direct connection with Cincinnati, ST.
Louis. or Chicago. all messages from these
points coming TO Washington via New
York. Consequently the wires between the |
latter place and this city are crowded and |
business much delayed. There is A break
in the Postal Company's wire at Peters
burg, and all direct communication with |
points south of that place is cut off South |
crn matter is being received. however, via |
Augusta and Richmond Repairs are going |
on rapidly, and ii is expected that the wires
will be ready for use some time today.
The Western Union Company has con- |
nection with Chicago. but over only a few
wires. most matter coming via New York |
The Western Union has not had ST. Louis |
since Saturday. In the South the wires |
have been working properly, communica-
tion with Atlanta being undisturbed. 1t is |
expected that all the trouble will be RENE |
died aud messages transmitted as usual TO-
day.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-27
vERE1N BAYERN CELEBRATES.
Twcnty-ffth Anniversary of Column
bin Section No. I.

Twenty-ffth Anniversary of Column
bin Section No. I.
Columbia Section No. 1, Verein Bayern.
celebrated it's twenty fifth anniversary
last night at National Rifles Hall with a
grand bill and programme of music, song.
and speechmaking. The address of well
come was delivered by the president of the
society, W. Ruckdaeschel who introduced
August Strauff, of Baltimore. member Of
the board of directors of the Bavarian
National Society Of North America. Mr..
Strauff, in his speech, dwelt on the pa
triotism of the German-American and said
that in time OF danger he had always
proved himself to be good American
citizen. He said it is not necessary to
forget and renounce the land in which
one is born to be good American.
He was followed by the Germania Maen
nerchor rendering the chorus, "Mein
Lied" Fred Naecker. cornet solo: Arion
Gesang-Verein, chorus-song. Three Mo-
ments;" orchestra, Hunt for Happiness"
song Sunday. Rest, and Monday, Peace"
by A. Wienert. Baltimore.
the following are officers of the society:
Wolfgang Ruckdaeschel. President: NJ
Holzbeierlein. Vice President: Ferdinand
Miller, Treasurer: Theo A. Leckert. Sec
rotary; Fritz Vogel. George Fritsch.
George Fogle. Finance Committee; A. d.
Manager, Sergeant-at-Arm