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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-27
CHARLES G. BENNErr WEEDS.
Secretary of the Senate 0aietIy Mar
ried in New York City.

Secretary of the Senate 0afetIy Mar.
ried in New York City.
NEW YORK, Juno 2s.-fhe friends OF
| ey- Representative Charles G.. Bennett, OF
the Second Congressional District and now
Secretary Of the United States Senate will
probably be surprised to learn that he WIS
married this morning. the ceremony TAX
ing place at St Thomas Protestant Epis-
copal Church. Fifth Avenue, Manhattan.
His bride was Marie Louise Floyd Smith.
and the officiating clergyman was the Rev.
Cornelius L. living, rector Of Calvary P.
E. Church. OF Brooklyn, an old friend of
the groom.
After the ceremony Mr.. Bennett and
Mrs. Bennett went to Brooklyn and had
luncheon at his home. 1000 Gates Avenue.
Later they left for Islip. L. l.. where the
secretary recently took house.
Mrs Bennett is said to be highly con-
nected and very wealthy. Most of her
time since her school-days in Now York
has been spent abroad studying music
and the languages. The ceremony this
morning was witnessed only by the inmed-
late relatives Of the bride and groom. as
both families are in mourning. Mr.. Ben
nett is expected to occupy the Islip house
until late in the fall. as his duties at
Washington DO not begin until December.
In all probability Mr.. and Mrs. Bennett
will take a house in Washington during
the winter and those who have been de-
prived Of the pleasure of witnessing the
nupt!ais will then have an opportunity to
meet his wife
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-27

Of the seventh and eighth grades take les.
sons in manual training wood working
shops) two hours week.
There are in the city below the High
School eleven cutting and fitting schools
for sixth grade girls: twenty-five cooking
schools for seventh and eighth grade girls:
thirty-two manual training schools for sew
enth and eighth grade boys
Appropriations are already made for two
polytechnic high schools, one to cost a
quarter OF MILLION dollars. Thoroughly
prepared pupils to fill these schools are now
waiting admission. \, =,
Following the report OF Superintendent
Powell, the following resolutions were in
troduced by Judge Barnard and adopted by
the board:
Resolved, That spread the statement lust
read by Superintendent William b. Powell upon
our minutes. and that we give hearty approval
TO the same. and request that 5000 copies of
slid paper be printed for general circulation.
Resolved. That our best wshes go with Mr.
Powell in his future work, and that our thanks
freely given him. ard that the thanks of
this community are justly due him for his
faithful. conscientious. and elective services as
Superintendent OF the Public Schools of the Dis
trict for the last fifteen years.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-27
MORE ToRRID WEATHER.
Relief brought by Rain Not to Con
tinue Long.


tinue Long.
The excessive heat experienced for the
several days past was temporarily miti-
gated by the heavy rain which fell yester-
day afternoon between the hours Of } and )
o'clock The atmosphere was immedia: CIV
cooled, and the temperature continu d
more suiierable through the evening. for
today. however. warm weather Is proeros-
ticated, ard the end is not yet in sigh
The temperature yesterday morning WIS
very oppressive. The thermometer SCARED
many points higher than on the previous
day. AT noon 80 degrees was indicated by
the official record of the Weather Bureau,
and within an hour the 90-deg G, note, was
reached. the highest temperature CT th,.
day. The relative humidity. however. mad
greatly subsidized from the condition of the
day before. and in oonsequente the heat
was more endurable.
The cause CT the present warm wave is
due TO the usual baromet.ic conditions
general fall CT the barometer in the North
with corresponding area of high temper
AZURE in the South. has produced sJuti.efiy
and southwesteriy winds tri girg wi h
them the torridty from a zone b 1t CT high
temperature.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-27
BUILDING TRADES COUNCILS.


ness Sessions.
Two labor organizations. each claiming
to be the legally constituted Building
Trades Council in the District, met last
night, one at Costellos Hall and the other
at Typographical Temple.
At the meeting held at Costelo's Hall
it was stated that representatives from
eleven building trades unions participated
in the proceedings. At the request of the
delegates from the Mosaic and Encaustic
Tile Settlers Union, local firm. which
employs many workmen of that craft, was
placed en- the unfair list. Similar action
was taken in reference to the same firm
at the meeting held at Typographical
Temple. and also by the Central Labor
Union at its meeting on Monday night.
AT the meeting at Typographical Temple
representatives from nine labor unions
were present. The joint committee. COM
posed of delegates from the council and
the Central Labor Unicn. reported that 1t
was making arrangements to secure a room
in central part OF the city. to be used
as headquarters for the unions affiliated
with both organizations.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-27
All ACT DECLARED VOID.
Decision of Justice Bingham In n
Cnse Affecting improvements

DctisfOn OF Justice Bingham In n
Case Affecting improvements
4 question Of considerable Importance
has been decided by Chief Justice Bling
ham in the case of Charlotte E. Bates vs.
the District of Columbia. in which the
question of the coustitutionality of the act
Of August I. 1894. was raised This act
provides thSr the Commissioners of the
District OF Columbia are authorized to
improve and repair alleys and sidewalks
and to construct sewers and sidewalks in
the District of Columbia" and to assess
half Of the cost of such work against the
property abutting upon the Improvement
Following the decision in Davidson VS..
the Commissioners of the District. recent
ly decided by the Court of Appeals Chief
Justice Bingham held that this act was
void. Nest of the work done by the Dis
trict authorities since 1884, of this char
aGter has been under the provisions of this
act and its effect is therefore far reaching.
The plaintiff was represented by attorneys
William Birney and Wharton E. Lester.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-27
UNNECESSARY LOSS OF TIME.

Mr. W. 5. Whcdon. cashier OF the First National
Eank ct Winterset. Iowa. in recent letter gives
some experience with i carpenter in his employ.
that will be Of value to other mechanics. He
says: Il had carpenter working for who
Vas obliged to stop work for several days on
accour. of being troubled with diarrhoea.
mentioned to him that | had been similarly
troubled and that Chamberlain's Cole, Cholera.
and Diarrhoea Remedy had cured me- He bought
bottle OF it from the druggist here and informed
ne that dose cured him. and he is again
his work" For sale by Henry Evans Wholesale
and retail and all druggists.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-27
TICKET BROKERS' CONVENTION.
The National Association Meets md
Elects Officers

Elects Officers.
The national convention of the Cunsoli-
dated Ticket Brokers' Association was
held at i'll Pennsylvania Avenue last
night. There was pretty full attendance
of the members. ard the reports of the
officers showed the association to be in a
prosperous condition The address NJ well
come was delivered by J. T. l.. Wright, of
Washington. the national secretary and
treasurer of the association. The officers
elected for the ensuing year were:
j. L. Bowles. of Fort Worth. Tex. Presi-
cent; C. A. Rattray. of Denver. Col. FRS,
Vice President \. Heath. of Baltimore,
Nd, Second Vice President: A. J. Ferghen-
baum. of Kansas City. Third Vice Pres,-
dent L. E. Sisson. Of Chicago H.. Fourth
Vice President. and ]. T. L. Wright of
Washington, d. c., Secretary and Tre.s-
urer.
The next meeting of the association will
be held at Omaha on June "a. 1901.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-27
ANOTHER CONFERENCE CALLED
Insurance Men to Come
to This City.

to This City.
The local fire insurance situation Is not
yet cleared of its difficulties. The COM
mittee of seven from the Fire Underwrit-
ers' Association. which went to Phiiadel-
phia yesterday. did not succeed in COM
ing to any definite understanding with the
middle department" Of the Special Agents
Association. and the question Of rate cut
ting and all the others under discussion
are still OPEN
The Washington committee presented its
case to the rating committee of the mid
die department. a resolution was adopted
by this committee but its tenure was not
submitted yesterday to the Washington
1t was decided that a
of seven will be sent by the
middle department TO this city to con-
tinue the conference begun in Philadel-
phia All the matter in dispute in the local
situation will then be taken up exhaust
lively, and it is hoped by the association
that they will all be settled.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-27
THE COMMITTEE OF 100.
1t Will Meet and Organize mt the
Ebbitt House Today.

The members of the committee Of 100
appointed to solicit funds for the India
famine fund were informed by Commits
sioner Mcfarland yesterday of the time
and place Of tho first meeting.
1t will be at the Ebbtt House at Ais
today, when the committee will organize
and discuss plans for bringing out large
subscription from the District Of Column
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-27

Mrs. Charles Emory Smith. wife OF the
Postmaster General. will sail for Europe
On the st. Paul tot:ay Other passengers
booked for the voyage are Mr.. and Mrs.
Allison Naiior, Col. Joseph H. Bingham,
Jr. ormsby Goodrich Miss Margaret Good
rich. Mr.. j. C. Henley. Mr.. J. J. Wood
ward. Miss Steger, and Mr.. and Mrs. w.
II. Speare.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-27

The Church Of the immaculate Concep-
ton will be the scene OF one Of the several
weddings to cs1cur this evening. The bride
will be Miss Mary E. Lngeback and Mr..
William 7. Hutton will be- the groom.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-27
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

The Spanish Minister and Duchess
cArcos will shortly leave for Manchester
by-the-Sea. where they have taken villa
for the summer
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-27
Chautauqua Beach.

The prcttie.t summer resort the Chesapeake
Bay, formerly Bay Ridge. open for excur-
sions Trains leave B. 4 o. station daily except
Sunday follows: $50 4. m. 1850 D. m, leave
beach. I:i5 r. Liberal terms to Sunday
schools. societies. etc Religious services every
Sunday. Hotel now open for guests Apply 10
Il. II. PARKER. Bay Ridge. or Chautauqul Beach.
Nd. je9-tt
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-27

The marriage of Misc Blanche Boyien
and Mr.. Mann Sycle. both Of Richmond.
Va. took place yesterday afternoon at 2
O'Clock al the Hotel Raleigh. The cere-
mony was performed By Justice L. I.
O'Neal. The witnesses were Messrs.
Charles Epes and Thomas Wingfeld, also
of Richmond. Soon after the wedding Mr..
and Mrs. Sycle left for the Virginia caPi-
tai. where it was arranged second oere-
nony By minister would take place dur
ing the evening.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-27

People do not have to look for a beer which is
pure and Wholesome, for Heurich's Is beer
brewcd Of the best material purchasable. Sold at
all leading hotels and restaurants in the city and
also by the Arlington Bottiing Company, phone
t3t
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-27

The marriage Of Miss Helen A. Nye and
Dr. w. Fl. o. McGebel will take place
at noon today at the home of the brides
parents.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-27

The marriage OF Miss Annie Estelle
Cassell and Mr.. William Bartholomew
will take place this evening at Trinity
Church, Georgetown.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-27
Murine Band Concert.

The programme for the Marine Band
concert at the Marine Barracks this after
noon. beginning at ! o'clock, is as follows;
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-27

The Westerniand, sailing for Europe to-
day. will carry among her voyagers Mrs.
N. w. PoS,Iethwaite, OF New Hampshire
Avenue. and Miss Caroline Postlethwaite.
They will visit the Paris Exposition.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-27

Heurich's beers are the beers which give strength
to the weak and take the languid feeling. rem
the system. Phone 6St Arlington Bottling Com
pany for 4 case OF Maerzen, Senate, or Lager.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-27

The marriage OF Miss Edith Casivell
Webster and Mr.. Geiden Marvin Ely will
take place Tuesday evening. July 3. at
the residence of the brides parents. Mr..
and Mrs. Alexander G. Webster, 231 Massa-
chusetts Avenue northeast.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-27

Mrs. and Miss Lehman are among the
Washin gtoaials now at Atlantic City.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-27

Mrs. Francis A. Reigart has issued cards
announcing the marriage at home Of her
daughter, Jennie Middleton. to Mr.. Roy
Williams. son of Col. and Mrs. Jere VIII
lisms, Of this city. Monday. juno 25, 1900
The service was performed by DR.. 8. NJ.
Newman in the presence OF only the i'm
mediate members of both families. Mr.
and Mrs. Williams will reside in Phila-
delphia.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-27
Efforts to Interest Pupils.

I'VE have sought to make the child love
his school and like TO come to school. but
we have sought to do this not by marks
Of percentage. not by credits, not by re-
wards, prizes-training 10 selishness.
every one of them-but we have sought to
make him like to come to school by max
ing school pleasant for him, by making
learning not only agreeable but delightful
TO him. by making school life n continual
ton Of and delightful adjunct to a cuI-
tyatcd home lie. We have cared less for
slip in the exactness of recorded knowl-
edge than We have to know the attitude
of the child toward knowledge and toward
these instrumental!ties whence knowledge
is attained. We have believed that the
mind of the child is an embryonic posi-
biliiy to be rous!sl:el and developed. to De
made to grow n desire for knowledge and
in power. and 10 get and use knowledge.
not receptacle to be filled. The effort
of the children properly directed have in
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-27

THE schools of Washington during the
last fifteen years have undergone many
changes, as have the schools in most of The
prominent cities in the United States. In
those cities where changes have FL. be, n
thoroughly made they are rapidly taking
place. The education attempted 10y the
schools of the country that rank higl is OF
a very different kind from what it was fiji
teen years ago. Today in Washington
manual training is a part CT the scho.l
curriculum from the first grade to the
High School inclusive. This manual ira n
ing is correlated with the other branches of
education. the articulation being as close
as that found in any system Of educati-n in
existence.
"All the girls Of the third, fourth. and
fifth grades have lessons in sewing in the
room where they attend school. the sewing
teacher itinerating. All the girls. nearly.
Of the sixth grade take lessors in cutting
and fitting constructive work. In shops
centrally located, one hour and a half Ter
week. All the girls OF the seventh ard
eighth grades take lessons In cooking ard
food study in kitchens centrally los at d.
one hour and a half week. All the TOYS
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-27
LANSBURGH & BRO.
Washinston's Favorite Store
A Suit Surprise.
$3.50.

An opportunity TO save one-half
and two-thirds. 4 few of the bar
gains:
Every Lady's Suit from the
spring stock of this season must
go. We're determined to rid our
racks of every suit. Some are
splendid for the fall season. and
comprise such materials as broad
Goth, Venetian, homespun, CO.
vert, zibeline, whipcord and mix
lures. Sizes b to a. Some of
these suits sold as high as $500.
All to go at
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-27
White Lot Concert.

The programme for the concert on the
White Lot ellipse by the Third United
States Cavalry Band this afternoon from
80 to 7 o'clock is as follows:
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-27

$50 to o'clock is as follows:
March. Ben Bolt. ..-.............by j. z. Sousa
Overture. Sound of the Sunny SOUTH
........................b by Stephen Foster
Selection, ''Sabucco' ...................by Verdi
Waltz. ''Espana' ...................by WaldtenieI
Song and Dance. Twilight Masquerade
.......................... McGuinn
Selection, "0livette' (Audran's opera) by Boyer
Grand medley OF war songs, "Recollections
of the War ........................by Boyer
BY request:
Polonaise, "Bal Cos,s,ne'' ..........by Mer7aiorf
Characteristic. Fan Fan (Chinese march).
Observation-Disclosures. Anthoney
''S;ar Spangied Banner"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-27
r. IL Lane,
Director Of the High School

1t should be known, what here assert,
that that thoroughness demanded by the
Senate committee in spelling sum doing.
punctuation and technical grammar. has
never yet been secured by either the cid
or the new education, and Furthermore.
that it never can be viii: masses of peo-
pie until human capacities no longer differ
and humanity ceases to be frail."
At this point the Superintendent quoted
from the course of instruction at length
and also from several of his annual re-
ports showing that the nature OF work in
schools was in no sense the teaching OF
the sciences. He continued:
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-27

IN Senate report No. Ill. Fifty-sixth
Congress. first session, page 3, it is said:
There is another matter which seems to inter-
fere with primary training in the schools, and
that is the tisuse OF text books The children are
compelled to rely almost entirely oral in.
structious by the teachers. without the of
books Very few books, il any, placed in
the hands Of the pupils of the lover grades from
which they required 10 learn lessons.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-01-23
FOR MY LADY.

Several shade Of one color are to be
worn on evening dresses
\ curious novelty originating in
Paris Is a striped cloth gown with
checked sleeves.
Velvet CT cloth applique upon cloth
are to be the idols of the coming sea-
son and it is rumored that foLnces
upon the skirts and capes are to go.
There are two shades recognized by
authorities for coats. One will be
three-quarter length with the basque
fitting tightly on the hips; the other
will reach just three inches below the
waist.
Jewels are to be more popular than
ever this autumn. We are to have
rings on our fingers and chains on our
toes in the greatest profusion, while
pearls are to be essential to the wint c +
costume. The enthusiasts will wear
two rows of these fastened in front OF
their hair, with Louis Seize bow OF
black ribbon velvet.
The really wise woman VIII supply
herself at once with a black dress
trimmed with many lines of silker
hraiding; the skirt of this might be
crossed. on the left hip and ou- lined
with scallops down one side and on the
edge of the shaped tiounce. With {
short coat this should have a scallopec
basque and collar, and the shoulde,
pieces should be cut in one with small
epaul@s.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-01-23

The fond mother dreams great dreams
of baby's future as she holds the sleeping
little one in her arms. But the dreams
will never come true unless she has
given him a strong body and healthy
mind. Children die in hosts, or live to
struggle through life feeble OF body and
dull Of mind because the mother was
unfit physically and mentally for moth'
erhood. Women who use DR.. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription endow their chill
dren with strong bodies and bright minds.
1t is every mothers duty to give her
child the advantages Of healthy body
and mind. A weak or sickly woman
cannot do this. cFavorite Prescription"
makes weak women strong and sick
women we'll.
Mrs. Orrin Stiles, of Downing, Dunn Co., Wis
writes: al have been intending to write TO you
| ever since my baby was born in regard to what
| your Favorite Prescription has done for me-
cannot praise it enough, for have not bees as
we'll for five years as now am. In July last had
| short time and since got up have not had
| one sick day. have not had any womb trouble
since got up. was not only surprised myseli
but all Of my friends here are surprised to SEE
/ me 50 we'll"
Dr.. ferce's Pellets cure biiousness
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-01-23
Notice..

Notice is hereby given that on or
after August /, 1899, the Office, or
room, occupied by the County Assessor
situated in the county building, next
door to TIE store now occupied by
Joseph Platt. will be for rent. For
particulars ,ply to
GEO. W. COwING,
Clerk OF Board Of County Com mission
ers
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-01-23
4-U-S Sleep

Investigate the large assortment OF
furniture and bedding at the kitz-
meyer furniture store. We carry the
best and the latest styles in this line,
and anything that is not in stock will
be ordered at catalogue prices. We
also have large stock OF blankets and
quilts that we are selling very low. Sc
B-4-C-sleep and dream
of sending away.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-01-23
DOESTHIS STRIKE YOU?

Muddy conplexiops, Nauseating breath come
from chronic constipation. karl's Clover Root
Tea is absolute cure and has been sold for fifty
wears on an absolute guarantee. Price 25 cts.
and 80 cts.
For sale at Nevada Drug store.
T)t SAfIE-Five :ora.r 10 IS in the
eastern part of.tnwn. Inquire Of Mrs
Fox.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-01-23

Shirts made to order by Sam Cohn.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-01-23
A Great liniment.

Dr. Benton's liniment, which affects
man and beast alike, is the grandest cura-
tive liniment ever manufactured in the
world. You have but to use it once and
you will never use anyother. If
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-01-23

Our entire line of Ladies
Winter Waists, made Vene-
tian Cloth, sizes 50 to 40, have
been placed on sale at prices
as follows:
All 81 and 81 25 Waists now----$ "a
ALI 81 so Waists now-----l lOC
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-12
ST. LOUIS RESPONDS
To Telegram Describing Des-
perate Conditions.

ST. Louis, Mo-, Sept. I'm response &c
the following telegram received today
from Galveston, the Merchants Exchange
has appointed a committee to purchase
supplies for the sufferers there and a car
load of meat, another of flour, one of po-
tatoes and another of miscellaneous goods
will be sent Immediately:
President Chamber of Commerce, st.
Louis: Thousands dead; entire city desti-
tute. Fever threatens to wipe all living
pared food, hay. grain, everything that
can be used Immediately for man and
beast Call on railroads for special service
and wire us credit for All money possible.
Our needs are worse than St. Louis dur
ing cyclone
-. H. W. STEELE. Chairman"
Liberal contributions are being made by
the banks in addition to the 81, 900 secured
by the Interstate Merchants association.
A number of commission merchants act
ing independently will send two car loads
of vegetables to Galveston and the Post
Dispatch viii ship one of supplies and
medicines today.
Mrs L. F. Gates, wife of a Western
Union telegraph operator, today received
a telegram stating that Mr.. and Mrs J.
F. Darby, and Miss Belle Darby, her
father, mother and sister, were killed in
the storm at Galveston. Friends of An
thony Fuerniss, auditor of the Gould Coal
companies, fear that he and his wife and
three daughters, who were visiting In CAL
weston, also persisted.