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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-10
SUCCESS OF OUR AUTHORS.
r. f. WOOdward's Address to the
Library Association.


The Washington Library Association
held its forty eighth regular session last
night at the Columbian University, the
president, Howard l.. Prince, in the chair.
The minutes of the last meeting were
read by William l.. Boyden, the secretary,
and approved. II. l.. Stein was admitted
to membership upon recommendation of
+. K. Woodward.
paper on Recent Successful American
Writers" was read by +. E. Woodward. 1t
was in part as follows: THE number of
books published annually in the United
States exceeds 5000. or about fifteen every
day in the year. Fiction or romance con-
stitutes more than one-ffth of this total,
and American writer's produce three-ffth
of this number. Next after fiction will be
found books devoted to law, theology, re-
ligion, history, education, poetry books
for juveniles, political sciences. biography
science, the arts, humor. and philosophy.
1t is true that many of the books have no
good right to exist. and 1t is extremely
doubtful whether fifty OF them are worthy
OF place in our literary store house. or
whether one out OF fifty will even be read
by the next generation"
In proving the coming to the front of
the American authors, Mr.. Woodward
said: THE year 1899 proved to be a very
notable one in regard to the unusual
prominence given in the marts of trade to
books written by American authors. and it
is a fact worthy of more than passing
notice that a large proportion of the now
els which were constantly read and talked
about in the home. the workshop, the cars.
and on the corner during the closing
months OF 1899 were the finished product
of American genius, an experience which
must reach far back into the past In or
der to find parallel
In concluding his argument Mr.. Wood
ward said: 1T is a well-known fact that
for many years past very large proper
ton of our successful novels have been
written by English authors, but at last we
have been enabled to neatly turn the
tables. and instead of taking from them,
as was our custom, we send our books
over there. where they command an ever
increasing market. In the gear 1895 the
six best selling books we're written By
English authors in 1896 four were by Eng
lish and two by Americans: in 1897 four
English and two American: 1898. three
English and three American; 1899. no Eng
lish, six American"
Mr.. Paul Brockett concluded the even
ing's programme with n very interesting
address on THE Printing Exposition at
New York"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-10

its title page the date of 1878 Upon 1t
the oath of office Of the mayors of the city
was administered. and upon it about all
of the Commissioners Of the District have
sworn to faithfully perform their duties
and allegiance to the United States.
Former Commissioner Wight left the
District Building soon after the installa-
ton of Mr.. Mcfarland as his successor.
During the morning he was the recipient
of many calls from friends who came to
pay their respects and to express their
best wishes for the future. A number of
floral offerings were also sent to him, one
of the most noticeable being the gift of
Commissioner Ross. AS already announced.
Mr.. Wight expects to take an extended
trip in the West within few weeks. He
expects to go as far as the Pacific Slope,
and may visit Alaska. Mr.. Wight au-
thorized the following statement:
"In leaving this Office want to say that
consider it a very great honor to have
had part in the developing and admins
trating of this beautiful Capital City. 1t is
pleasing to me to know that / have so
many friends at the close of my term. and
very gratifying to have 80 many Of them
speak so kindly of my efforts.
Il have heard a good deal at various
times from some people of the disagreeble
features of the Office of Commissioner. and
there seems to be disposition to speak in
derogstory manner regarding it. There
are disagreeabe features connected with
every position and every phase of life. but
what is the use of thinking and talking
only of that side? The of:cs is and should
be one of dignity and Importance. and is in
reality just about what each Commissioner
makes it.
There is only one thing which l have
noticed as criticism that care TO speak
of, and 1 do this only to correct an err
roneous impression which may have been
produced. Col. VI. NJ. Parker. in referring
to the appointment of Commissioner at
this time. has been reported as intimat-
ing that the Administration has not been
fairly dealt with in the matter of ap-
hoped the Administration would be better
favored as to appointments than it had
been under the present board.
II requested the Secretary of the Board
to prepare me a list of appointments dur
ing the last three years. In many in
stances appointments have been made by
promoting those who. because of meritO-
rious services have been advanced to a
vacancy, eventually leaving very small
office to be filled, but the Secretary reports
to me that the promotions and appoint
ments of any size or value during the
past three years numbered some thirty
four, of which thirty-one were Repub-
Leans and three Democrats. This state
ment think, speaks for itself, and should
be made in justice to my associates as
well as myself"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-10
BIDS FOR PRoJECTILES.
Hints at CoIIusion Between the Steel
Companies.

Companies.
Bids submitted yesterday by four of the
leading proiectile firms for furnishing big
shells for naval guns will probably be re-
jected by the Navy Department on the
ground that there has been collision be-
tween the bidders. If what was said yes
terday at the Department is adhered to
the proposals will certainly be rejected.
1t is claimed that the bids are about 30
per cent higher than formerly, and this
in the face of the decline in the price of
steel
The four bidders are the Midvale. the
Bethlehem, the Carpenter and the Firth
Sterling concerns. They submitted pro-
posals for furnishing 600 thirteen- inch
common shell, 600 twelve-inch armor
piercing shell. and 600 twelveinch common
shell. Each company agreed to furnish
the thirteen inch shell for S240 each. or
s144, 900 for the lot. In each bid the time
of original delivery was fixed at sixty days
after the date of the contract and the
rest to be delivered at the rate of twenty
five shells a week thereafter The Taylor
Iron and Steel Company was the only 9TH
er bidder 1t offered to furnish the pro-
jectiles at sl9O.s0 each.
In the bid for the twelyeinch armor-
piercing shell the bid was 1910 each de-
livery. conditions being also identical. The
four firms offered to furnish the twelve
inch common projectiles at S195 each. and
named the same conditions az to delivery.
The Cumberland Tin Plate Company bid
sl1S each on the twelve-inch common shell.
There were no competing bids in the
twelve-inch armor- piercing projectiles.
The bids were for about 100000 worth
of projectiles. ranging from one pound to
thirteen inches. Nearly all the projectiie
companies of the country entered the COM
patifinn
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-10
The Bos,ocs Midway Carnival.


While the rain of yesterday afteraoon
had depressing effect upon the attend
ance at the Frank C. Bostock Mighty Mid
way Carnival at the National Baseball
Park, Seventh STREET and Boundary north
west, the evening performances were
patronized to the capacity of the several
amusement pavilions.
All OF the big free shows on the Midway
will be presented today. the various ex-
hibition paraphernalia having been erected
Minting the only unicycle ascensionist
will present his daring act on the high
spiral. and Frank St John will make a
leap for life from 4 perch seventy-fve
feet high into net four feet square.~Hers
Granada and Mile. Fedora viii demon
strate their proficiency on the high wire,
and Mile. Orrocco, while encased in a hol-
low sphere, will propel herself up and
down silver spiral.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-10

The Secretary of the Treasury has trans
mitted to the Senate a statement showing
the quantity and value of merchandise i'm
ported from France under the reciprocity
commercial agreement OF May %. 1895. In
the twenty-five months ended March 81.
these we're: Works Of art valued at $751;
500; argols. sl.S7l. Sl3; brandies and other
spirits. sl,450.76S. and still wines. sl.54s.-
Us.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-10
THE DEM1Ne couRT-MARr1AL.
Record of the Proceedings Received
mt the Wnr Department..

A record of the proceedings in the
court-martial OF Capt. Peter C. Dening
has been received by the War Department
and referred to Judge Advocate General
Lieber for review. Captain. Deming was
formerly commissary of subsistence,
United States Volunteers, and was tried
at San Francisco on charges Of embezzle
ment and obtaining money by fraudulent
checks. He made no defence. but pleaded
guilty and through counsel appealed for
clemency on the ground that he had made
good the losses. He is resident of SYRIA
cuse, N. Y. and served through the Span
ish war with an excellent record.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-10
Kernnu's-ROse Sydel's LondO
BelIes.

The attraction at the Lyceum next week
is the famous Rose Sydell's London Bellies,
an organization which has made an en-
viable reputation on previous visits to
this city. One Of the features that will
call forth more than usual comment is the
acrobatic act Of the Four Nielsen Sisters.
a group of young women who stand with
out peers in their line. Beautiful Rose
Sydell, who wears costumes that are
dreams in their way. still heads the list
of artists. She appears in both the open
ing skit Cafe de l'Amerique." and in the
closing burlesque, THE Snapper" This
latter is somewhat more pretentious than
others of its class. 1t is burlesQue of
THE Turtle and is full of pretty orig
inal music and laughable situations. The
olio introduces the Hilton Brothers, Schepp
and Lee, Eta Chatham. O'Rourke and
Burnette, Shattuck and Bernard, and sew
eral others. The scenery and costumes
are new and handsome, and the electrical
effects carried by the company are gor-
geouS.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-10
COLONEL MAYS CASE.
He Applies for Reinstatement to His
Command.

Col Henry May. of the District militia
has applied to the President through the
Secretary Of War. for reinstatement in
his command, alleging that there was no
proper cause for his suspension. He was
recently suspended by General Harries,
who alleged violations OF regulations as
the reason. and recommended that he be
given an honorable discharge.
Secretary Root stated yesterday that
no action in the controversy would be
taken until after the receipt OF an opinion
from General Lieber.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-10
Granted Leaxe of Ab..,cc

The War Department has granted four
months leave of absence to Major F. W
Mansfield. Eleventh United States Infan-
try. to take effect upon his relief from
duty as collector of customs at Ponce, San
Juan.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-10
Ordered to the A.iatic station.

Commander T. II. Stevens and Lieut. A.
A. McKethan have been ordered by the
Navy Department to the Asiatic Station,
via the steamer of May il.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-10

Mr.. and Mrs. T. W. Soran. of Washing
ton, are at their beautiful summer resi-
dence. 1.-THE Whittier Cottage" Onset.
Mr. and Mrs. Soran stopped in New York
for a visit on their trip North.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-10

Rev. Henry Hyvernat. D. D., Of the
Catholic University, sailed for France yes
terday. having been called home by the
death of a relative
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-10

Mrs. ]. Eakin Gadsby being called from
the city by the illness OF friend. will
not be able to keep her Thursdays al
home.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-10

Mrs. Henderson. wife of the Speaker,
has returned from Atlantic City.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-10
Week End Rate.-southern RniI

Effective May 10. 1900, the Southern Railway
will sell tickets between Washington. Orange,
Harrisonburg Round Hill. and intermediate sta
tions on Saturdays and Sundays. good returning
following Monday. Tickets 10 be Withdrawn from
GALE On September 49, 1909. Il II
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-10
Sluggish Blood.

The blood should not creep iazily through
the veins. II should run swiftly. carrying
life and health TO every organ. indiges-
ton. constipation. dyspepsia. and nervous
cess invariably accompany poor circuia-
ton. Purify and invigorate the blood with
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters and these dis
eases will disappear. The Bitters also pre-
vent malaria, fever and ague. and cures all
ailments of the stomach. See that a PRI-
vATE REVENUE STAMP covers the neck
of the bottle
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-10
MCFARLAND TO PRESIDE
Chosen President of the Board of
District Commissioners.

Ceremonies of Inducing Mr.. Ross
and the New Member Into Office
Administering the Oath - LOcai
Government Employees Express Re
Erct mt MIR. WiEht's Retirement.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-10

Senator Hanna will give dinner for
gentlemen guests this evening
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-10

Miss Annie Tolman Smith, DR.. 4. G..
Wilkinson, and Miss Wilkinson. all of
this city. were among the passengers who
sailed for Europe yesterday on the Fries
land
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-10
A Present for Mr.. Wight.

The employees of the District had con-
tributed to fund to purchase suitable
gift for Mr.. Wight. and the committee had
provided a sole-leather dressing case with
metallic mountings and fitted out with a
full set of toilet articles in ebony and sill
yer. Mr.. Darneille had been chosen by his
associates to make the presentation speech,
which was as follows:
Mr.. Wight. we are assembled here
this morning to bid you a fond official
adieu. and in some little way to give ex-
preston to our kindly feelings We had
first intended TO smother you with flowers:
but after more deliberate consideration, we
were brought face to face with the stern
fact that flowers, in few short days,
would wither and decay. and II was the
consensus of opinion that we should tender
you some little gift instead. that might be
OF service to you in the future. And
learning that you intended taking a trip
out West, decided TO present you with this
memento of our high esteem, and trusting
that in after years it may bring back few
pleasant recollections of your friends in
the District service. And speaking for
those present, i wish to say that our worst
wish for you is. that you may always have
health and that no evil may ever cross
your path, and that the goddess OF fortune
may ever smile upon you
Now, on behalf OF tn Employees of the
District of Columbia / tender YOU this
case, and we hope it may be of service to
you, and at least last until you are rich
enough to buy one studded with dia
monds"
Mr.. wikht's Response.
In replying to the words addressed to
him Mr.. Wight was visibly affected. His
voice trembled and 1t was some minute.
before he regained his usual composure.
What you have said, DIR. Woodward and
Mr.. Darneille. together with the presence
CT SO many dear friends. and the bestowal
of this beautiful gift move me deeply. and
the only sad part Of this break in official re-
lations is the severance of daily contact with
the people who make up this gathering.
/ am glad to know that my efforts in your
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-10

On Friday evening President Mckinley
will give a dinner in compliment to the
Governor of New York
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-10

Senator and Mrs. Elkins gave dinner
of ten covers last night in honor of Mrs.
Arthur Lee. of Philadelphia. They also
have dinner invitations out for Saturday
evening.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-10

The Russian Ambassador will entertain
a dinner company tonight.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-10

The steamship New York sailed for Eu-
rope yesterday. carrying the following pas
sengers from Washington: Miss Marion
Cockrell Mrs. I. e. Roessle. Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas +. Walsh, Miss Evelyn l.. and
Master Vinson f. Walsh, and Mrs. Russ
Whytal
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-10

Commander and Mrs. W. S. Cowles en-
tertained at small dinner last night in
honor Of the latter's brother Governor
Roosevelt. They will give another and
larger dinner this evening.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-10
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

The French Ambassador entertained at
dinner last night. when his guest Of honor
was the'oCountess Moltke-H uitfeldt, the
daughter of Madame Bonaparte, who is
now making visit to Washington. In
vited to meet her were Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar.
Mrs. White, the daughter of Mrs. Richard
son, Miss Davis. Miss Merriam. the Swed-
ish Minister. and Mr.. Taigney. His Ex-
cellency will also give a dinner this even
ing
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-10-11
RICHARDSON ITEMS.
Lovely weather.

Lovely weather.
VIM. Graham has force of men at
work clearing land on his Richardson
farm.
Mr.. and Mrs. Magee, of Port Town
send, were visiting friends OH the island
last week.
Hamilton Carr is home from Kanaka
bay, the fishing season having closed.
He has pulled his traps.
pierson Hodgson returned to Seattle
last week after weeks sojOurn with
his family, at Richardson.
Mrs. Hattie Graham came home
Monday after a months visit at Everett
and Port Townsend with frieEds aid
relatives.
Misses Jennie and Stella Knapp, who
have been visiting at John Cousins for
the past month, returned to their home
in Anacortes last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Swinden, of Oregon,
arrived at Richardson a few days ago
and are comfortably located In one OF
John Standley's c0ttagrs. Mrs. Swim.
den will teach the Richardson school
this winter.
Thos. Graham met with all accident
last week which laid him up for \ few
days, but he is now out again. He was
coming home from threshing, ON horse
back, and the horse becoming fright.
ened jumped clear from under him.
There are two old gentlemen on the
island who are "on the outs" over q
mere nothing. The following notice
and several siHlilaE ones, written III
capital letters, have been posted In
public places:
I am the Great Head Slnasher!
7 Smash 5000 Heads with the Split III
Me Face!
Pitchforks! PitcllfcrkA
(Signed} Luz s.
Now, we think sucli nonsense snouio
be stopped, as II is . bad example 10,
old men 10 set before young men ano
women.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-10-11

4
gone, and as / am going to town TO-DAY
! wouid IKE $3.50 to get another pair. !,
"AH right, old girl; told you Cmrfer,.
shoes were all right
A. j. Wright IL now at Whatco,n :,
the employ Of Marion Bros.. nain,.ra ~
and paper-hangers. Mrs. Wri~,,s s.'
turned from Whatconr Hafnrdsv =,
pack up their household vo.,ds c, ~
and her son, Arthur, will return to
Wnatco'n next week. where they ex.
pect to remain all winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. ]. Dickson and
daughter, Ruth, arrived here Moudav
to visit Mrs. Dickson's sister. Mrs 4
II. Sitter, and to assist her In car;nc
for Mr.. Sitter, who is still suffrrinS
from the carbuncle on his neck. His
condition seems to be some l,etter anI
we nope he may speedily recover.
The annual harvest service of the M.
e. Sunday school, East Sound. will h.
held at the M. 4. church. SUNDAY
night, October IA, 1900, at I O'Clock 4
good program has been prepared. con-
sistlng OF an address nv the pastor
'recltatiOns and songs. The church will
he decorated with vines, leaves. flowers
and ferns. The display of vegetables.
fruits aud grams Will be nicely ar.
ranged. Rev. >Mr. Daniels address will
be a rare treat. A cordial invitation is
extended to all.
Alfred A. Turnbarge. who for several
years resided near Argyle with his
family and is well known la San Juan
county, returned to his home i'm Seat.
tie last Saturday morning on the
steamer Humboldt" from Alaska. Mr..
Turnbarge went to Dawson City three
years ago, with Eb Harrison, de.
terrnined to make Il ''staken i'm the
golden north. The writer saw him In Sc.
attic last Saturday evening, but did not
see any great wealth in his possession.
He is, however, looking better than we
have ever before seen4lini, and lle saws
he is enjoying perfect health.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-10-11
Nerve
OOu

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will feed the nerve that is cry
ing for food-it is hungry
and set your whole body going
again, in way to satisfy nerve
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That is cure.
If you are nervous and irrl-
table, you may only need more
fat to cushion your nerves
YOU are probably thin-and
SCOTS Emulsion Of Cod Liver
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Cure, SO far as it goes.
Full cure is getting the tat,
you need from usual food, and
SCOTS Emulsion will help you
to that.
n YOU have not tricd it, send for free sample.
IT, agreeable taste viii surprise you.
SCOTT & DOWNE. Chemists
soo-4z5 Pearl Street. New xos8.
soc. and $500; all druggists.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-10-11

At the regular monthly meeting of
the trustees of the San Juan Club. last
Thursday evening, f. N. Culver was
elected trustee to fill the vacancy
caused by the resignation of o. H.
Culver, now removed from the county
to Whatcom, aud II. s. King was
chosen rs the new president Of the club,
in lieu of 0. H. Culver, resigned. Last
weeks ISLANDER stated that j. o..
Ballinger, vice-president of the club,
was chosen as its president, but on
account OF the uncertainty of his being
able tn regularly attend ITS meetings,
owing To his official position as com.
nander of the revenue launch Guard.
he declined tn serve.
The Santa Juanifa Club met Satur.
day, October u, at the home Of Mrs.
| l&.llinger, with Mrs. Warren aus l,,st.ss
fl4e iiaeeiiilg was c;ills.d tO order. bv the
president and the regular business
t,tkeis up. A change in the program
which, pleased all was the response at
roll call, each member being required
To repeat n ~ rain OF their f,vorite SONY.
n paper, "Wili Flowers of Washing
TOM" was read by Miss Ada Mullis, and
;lil instructive paper on Light With
oul Heat or Waste" was the subject for
general discussion. Mrs. Blliinger
gave piano salo, called '',Tlc Golden
State" The club adjourned to meet
saturday, October "a, at 2:3O p. m. ut
the residence of Mrs. August Void.
With our county debt reduced more
than 5000 /. the past two years, with
our county levy for 1899 taxes reduced
two mills, with our state and county
levy for 1900 taxes reduced to 15.47
mills-which Is the lowest rolls for
more than dozen years-witll cash i'm
the county treasury to meet all de-
nlantls, and with Il prospect of a further
reduction of our debt before the end of
the year, what better showing can any
taxpayer ask ut the hands Of those who
have charge of Our county affairs? No
part of the above suit is due to Roy
ers' Administrations las it is well-known
that the state levy for 1899 was more
than fer 1899, but that it was due to
Mckinley prosperity and to the econ
Omic management of our county affairs
by our present ccunty officials, we do
not want Il change. We must let we'll
enough alone.