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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-19
VIOLET PESTS DESTROYED.
MzryIaRd's EntomoIoEist Makes
Suecessfa1 Experiment.

MzryIand's EHfomoIoEist Makes q
Suecezsfaa Experiment
BALTIMORE. Dec. 19.-The florists ia
Baltimore city and over a side area ef
the United States have been having great
diflc1lty recently with small black insect
the black fly. or apbis-on rioiets in
greenhouses, which has destroyed thou
sands OF plants this season The subject
waz discussed at the last meeting of the
b more Gardeners Club. and Prof u.
G. johnson. State Entonologist, requested
tkst some member permit him to expert
ment il house infested with these in
seets.
Thomas H. Patterson granted the use Of
enc OF his large greenhouses at Wayerly-
On Saturday Prof. Johnson. with Prof.
Townsend. State PathoIogist. furnigated the
greenhouse which Was so oTeTrun with in
sects that the plants we're almost ruiz ed.
In less than az hour the entire house lad
been fuTnigated and every insect destroy
ed. HydToeyaHic acid gas was used and
the plants were exposed TO its fumes for
thirty-txo minutes.
Mr. Patterson sid the experiment was
os great value to him and that in the fu-
ture Re would certainly have no difficulty
in keeping his violets free from this in
sidfous pest John IL Rider and the Lehr
BIOS, tOEiStS O. 6TSOAltBs 1dC-r WHO VII
messed the experiment also expressed
great satisfaction at the results The en-
tire cost OF the fuuigatien Of this house.
which is So by 10 by 9 feet, was less than
20 cents fer the chemicals used. The ra-
pidity with which the gas is generated and
its Insignificant cost make this one OF tie
most valuable remedies for insects of t :
nature ever discovered.
Prof johnson said that 20 florist need
ra4-o HI
pest. The gas is q very deadly poison and
must of necessity be handled very careful
iy, bit there is no danger whatever if the
proper precautions are taken It was gen.
Grated in this instance AT the rate OF If
teen hHndreTihs of a gram OF cyanide per
cubic foot 81 space enclosed. The entire
house on this basis required only 10 ounces
10y weight Of cyanide about 80 ounces
Ciquid measured of commercial sulphuric
acid, and 45g ounces OF water.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-19
sHRoUDED IN MYSTERY.
sseasre Information Concerning the
Independent Hatch Compaay-

NeaErc Information NOucern3nS me
Independent Match COmpaHy-
BALTIMORE. Dec. ia special de-
spatch fsorl New York says: The charter
OF the independent Match Company. IL
eorporated in Maryland 4 few days ago
with 81 SCI. Geo capital. II is learned, came
from the Office of E ". Caldwell, a cor
poration lawyer, at A Broadway Every
knowE method vas used 10 prevent the
names of the real promoters OF tia en-
terprise becoming public; even the name
Of their attorney-8r. Csldwell-dces
not appear on the document fled in Mary
land. a clerk writing the necessary COM
n1unication, and the names of dummy
incorporates, also lawyers clerks being
used
Mr.. Caldwell, when asked for further
information concerning the supposed Ii
val of the Match Trust said;
The incorPera6ors CO EsE wish TO
make known their names or their plans
I assure you, however that there IS moth
Ing IN this incorporation that would in
terest either the match industry or the
public II is simply the effort OF some
manufacturers TO place their business IN
better shape
Nr. Caldwell refused TO state whether
business n Maryland or elsewhere
This statement pointed TO the ccneiu-
sion that no new enterprise was planned.
but that 3 business already IN operation
was to be placed under corporate instead
Of individual or partnership control The
amount OF the capitalization, haweyeT.
would indicate that the new company IS
providing extensively for future eontin-
gencies sF1ch as q consolidation Of man
rtFar4ss-ars would entail
Major Thomas 3. Gather court CLERK
Of the Superior Court called attention
Yesterday TO the fact that the require
ulents Of the Maryland Law hsTe not been
strictly complied with in the drawing OF
the charter CT the Independent Match
Company
Il have read the charter of the hide
pendent Match Comp2ny-" Major Gather
said. and I think great deal Of the
mystery surrounding the company would
7 have been avoided II the charter had
/ been properly drawn under the statutory
requirements The first Of these require
ments is that the names il full and the
residences of the applicants shall be
I stated. The statement that the incor-
/ porators are citizens Of the State Of
+ Maryia-d does not establish their resi-
1 dence The street anu number Of the
house are rot necessary, but the city or
I town should be given
The law referred TO by Major Gather
1 is section 70 Of Article % Code Of Public
! General Laws It provides that any five
or more persons. citizens OF the United
I States may fora corporation The
( first Requirement is that the certificates
/ of incorporation shah state The names il
I full and places OF residences of the appii-
esnts.
As the Independent Match Company
charter WIS signed by Judge. there IS
said to be 20 question as to its validity
/ because of the emission Of the places OF
residence OF the facerpeTaters.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-19
CAPITAL TRACTION EXTENSION.
Baltimore and Washington Transit
Company to Join Its Lines.


Representative Greene of Massachusetts,
has fntroduced's bill TO authorize the Bal
timore and Washington Transit
Company to extend its street railway IN
the District ST CoIumbia. The bill au-
thorizes the Baltimore and Washington
Transit Complain a corporation created by
the laws of he State Of Maryland. TO ex-
tend its line COZ street railway within the
District OF Goienbia over the follewing-
described rcuEs Beginning where Fourth
Street RcTth 7vEst or Fifth Street northwest.
inteTsects thz present line Of the railway
Of sad transit ecFnpany; thence south on
said Fourth Street or said Fifth Street.
10 New Hampshire Avenue: thence south
westerly along said New Hampshire Ave
nue. 70 BrightEood avenue. thence south
On BrightWosas "A venue TO Whitney Avenue:
thence pa 1EhEasF EAvenue 10 Fourteenth
Street northwest and TO a junction with
the street railway Of the Capital Traction
Company; PROVIDED, That the company
shall acquire no right 10 extend its 2aia
railway over any portion Of this route
which is net aoE dedicated street Of the
said District until II shall have obtained
tn- written consent Of the owner or own
ers u the real property covered thereby,
CT acquired suck right Of way by conden-
nation
sections ;. 4, and relate &c the acqui-
=it.O1 OF Tight-of-Iay and the Co1struc-
ti,.a OF the road which is TO have single
tr;-sk. as well to the responsibility of the
CO.. aZny for damages TO public or private
property. The sixth section provides for a
5 cent fare oyer the road in conjunction
" tb the lines Of the Capital Traction Com
paEg. and The sale OF SIX tickets for s.
cents
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The GrlEgs Constitution.

In the constitutional cases before the Su-
preme Court yesterday, Attorney General
Griggs continued his argument on the lines
Of the previous day, simplifying his con-
4entioa that the administrative agencies
created by the Constitution become irnpe-
rial, supreme. and totally independent Of
the provisions and prohibitions Of that
fundamental. law when acting outside Of
the component States of the Union. Ac-
cording TO the Griggs construction the
Constitution falls and ceases to be OF force
or effect at the frontier OF the fully or
gained States To the Territories moth
ing goes but the executive and legislative
branches Of the Government. and they 90.
leaving the Constitution behind, solely
upon the theory that their power and au-
thority to do so must be presumed. be-
cause this is sovereign power, and it is
weli-known principle OF government in
Europe that the right &c conquer and hold
weaker States II subsection and to en-
slave their Inhabitants Il & necessary in
cident Of sovereignty. Il the fathers of
the Republic did not, intend 10 subscribe
10 this doctrine. Why asks Mr., Griggs. did
lot they say so in the written Constita-
tion2
Tie ansver is perhaps suggested that
the fathers never conceived the idea that
ii would be possible for mere creatures OF
the Constitution to arrogate TO them
selves superiority over their creator; nor
can ne doubt that, If they thought about
the matter at all, they we're convinced
that any attempt at such violation and
SUPPRESSION would be promptly called by
Its right name By al eHraged citizenship,
and condigniy punished
Mr. Griggs, stubeornly maintaining fhe
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-19
NEW BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
Mr.. Brosius, Bin Providing for an
Advisory BODY.

Mr.. BrOsius' Bill Providing for an
Advisory Body.
Representative Brosius has introduced
public works for the city Of Washington
to consist of ten persons who shall re-
port to Congress at the beginning of the
next December session Of Congress, or
as soon thereafter as may be, q general
plan for the Improvement OF the city Of
Washington, which shall include a me-
mortal bridge. suitable boHlevards.
plan for condemning and Improving land
south OF Pennsylvania Avenue, and the
condemnation OF such land as may be
necessary fer the Improvement of pub
lie park and buildings thereon, and also
east of the Naval Observatory: and for
the construction OF new buildings for an
Executive Mansion, together with such
other plans for the Improvement and or
namentation OF the city of Washington
as may TO them seem expedieut and de-
siraGie, to be included in one scheme.
The members Of the board SO appoint
ed shall serve without compensation, but
their expenses, when approved by the
Secretary OF the Interior. shall be paid.
They shall be authorized TO employ ar
ehitects, landscape gardeners, and such
other artists and experts as shall seem
to them proper. to give them information
and aid in the preparation Of their de-
signs
The Commissioners of the District of
Columbia and the Chairmen OF the Com
mittees 90 the District Of Columbia OF
the Senate and House Of Representatives
shall be ex of1eio members of the board,
and five citizens at large to be appointed
by rne President. BY ana with the advice
and consent Of the Ser ate
The bill has been referred to the Dis
trict Committee
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-19
THREATENED BY 4 TRUST.
Pennsylvania Manufacturer cay,
They Menace His Business.

They Menace His Business.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec I9-John Car
butt. the Wayne Junction manufacturer OF
Photographic films and paper, yesterday.
before the Industrial Commission, made
sworn charges to the effect that d trust
was attempting to ruin his business.
de gave history Of the formation OF
the trust and read correspondence tending
70 show an agreement extending through
out the country. The trust agents refused
TO sell him their imported paper, made
only in Germany, by reason of a certain
quality of natural mountain water diseoT-
cred there, and they enforced an agree.
ment witt the trade throughout the eoun-
try By system OF rebates, SO that the
knife was always at the throat of any
dealer who dared exhibit his article in
competition with the trust article
Chairman Clark. OF the Commission
| suggested 10 Mr. Carbutt that he should
lay his information before the United
] States district attorney. with the object Of
starting a prosecution for conspiracy I'M
der the sherman Antitrust law. Mr. Car
butt read the Law and said that If il could
only be enforced il would remedy his
! grievance His only other thought had
]
posed he would spend in trouble and ex-
pense fighting the trust more than he
could ever gain. The trust had put up the
price Of Photographic film paper from $50,
in 1899. to s., 100 per thousand metres
The only other witness Of the morning
session yesterday was Nathan T. FolweH,
Of the coIliRgwood Mills, manufacturers
OF dry goods. who testified substantially as
did Theodore Justice tfe day before
Prices OF wool had taken big tumble, p"
and he sad trade Wac bad because OF
/ waiting for fail in prices CT dry goods
corresponding TO the fall in raw material.
They were waiting for things 20 get down
/ to solid basis. when they would simply
pray for fIet alone tariff policy"
With time on its hands. the Commission
ers started out at = p. N. as though on q
still nuns for witnesses. They visited the
School of Industrial Art and captured Les
lie z. Miller, the director OF that institu-
ton They b-xfEgft him back and took his
testimony, the burden OF which was
! against the establishment Of too many in
dustria1 schools His complaint was that
the present ones are not adequately sup
ported
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-19
SOME ONE. BLUNDERED.
Cause of Delay in signing the PeISin
Agreement.

oflciaIs OF theeGovernment said this
morning that some one biundered in
framing the final copy Of the agreement
which was to hags been signed in Pekin
several days ago. gaDd that this was the
cause of the delay in signing. They re-
fuse TO discuss Aae nature Of the mistake,
explaining thai any detailed statement
might be construed as a reflection upon
Minister Conger. who apparently misun-
derstood his Instructions from Washing
ton. Additional instructions were csbled
to Minister Conger on Monday by Secre-
tary Hay, with an explanation which, it
is hoped. Will clear the muddle. The Brit
ish and American Governments are agreed
that no further obstacle exists to prevent
the signing OF the agreement. and il has
probably been signed by this time.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-19
PRESENTED WITH a DIAMOND.
Testimonial to Captain filler From
CenRecti4ut Republicans.

The Connecticut Republican Association
of the District of Columbia met
in s5-cial session in the hail
at 4S1 Eleventh Street The pro-
gramme Included a piano solo by Miss
Wilson, vocal solos by joseph Barrows.
jr., and Edward Thomas. vocal duet by
Mrs. T. Z. Spencer end Mrs. John N.
lester and fancy dancing by Miss Alma
Nelson. Addresses we're made by Repre-
sentatiYes Henry Hill. and Rus
sell of Connecticut, and Capron of
Rhode Island Mr.. Russell concluded his
remarks by presenting a diamond stad.
on behalf Of the association. to the Presi-
dept, Captain Charles W. Filler, of Nor
wicl-s Chief of Division in the Pension
ono
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-19
Approved by the peopIe,

lFrom the Denver Post1
Whatever the Administration think of the
action OF the Senate with reference 10 The Hay
Psuncefete Treaty It Is <ssaite certain that is
Americauism appeals 10 the citizens Of the United
States. The sentiment of the country as roiced
By the Independent press absolutely against the
rew trsaEy- Il the canal Is built and paid Tor
by the United States the people naturally want
It's management Io rest wiki Us
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-19
Observation-Disclosures in Illinois.
(From the St Louis Republic ]

Professional politicians sre renewing their com
plants against Southern states for disfrauchiS-
ing the negro Their charges are IeveIed ae
States controlled By Democrats, as a matter of
course Practically the same conditions exist in
several Illinois counties. In the Illinois case thu
crimes a=e committed BIS Republicans In Alex
a1ad=r. Pulaski. and AssSae Counties on the OHIO
River probably \ majority Of the Republican
voters are Negroes Yet negro is not allowed to
hold Office above chat Of janltor or like rleniaI
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-19
CURRENT HUMoR.
Matters Of Pubsic Concern

tFroIn me Illlago 4f11lzse
fFEhat are you fellows doiRg heTe9' asked the
ianIt5r of the apartment house. looking s7lsFi-
oiously as the Two detected pilgrims sitting oa the
fTeat steps
F.lEold Knott and Limping Lazsrus znadr nc
motion 10 60
FAINT re got no better manners" said the
former. vita crushing dignity, '-tEzn to disturb
two gen raea ven they're Ssse,isss1 TIE eisPo-'
sition q fae gov aaent surplus
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-19
90 &c Prener Naethad.



There IS No doahs that there Is strong senii-
rlent among the people in favor OF having their
ocean-carTyiIg trade done IN siiBs which are own
cd by Americans and which cary the American
flag II Is not believed, however that the Ship
Subsidy bill would accomplish tilst object II It
should become law It would ssg about the
building OF few swift steamers aazd that IS all it
IL.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-19
4 Diplomatic TangIe at Pekiu.

The hope IS expressed at most, If not
all, of the les'ailg capitals that the meet
ing of the foreign ministers at Pekin to-
day may result in Strengthening ont the
diplomatic taRgle into which they have
gotten, and in the signing of the faal pro-
toeol. The latest trouble has arisen over
the objection of Great Britain TO the word
ing of clause in the agreement, making
the punishment of certain Chinese princes
and leaders an ''irrevocaole' condition.
Later this objection was Withdrawn for
the sake of harmony, but 1t is believed
that the views OF the British Foreign Of
fee we're not accurately conveyed to Sir
Ernest Satow at PeEin owing TO q mistake
of the cable company in the cipher trans
mission. Perhaps because Of the cense-
quent misunderstanding the British and
American ministers disagreed, although
their Governments wvre IN complete
agreement.
The outlook is not particularly bright for
peace in China. Irrespective Of the Pekin
negotiations. Since the precipitate adop-
ton of the cut and scUttle policy by the
American Administration. the foreign Mill
tary forces in the Empire have been lax
IN the application of preventive measures.
They have allowed the great Chinese ar
senals tc work night and day, turning out
large quantities CT arms AID ammunition.
Among other resulting evils. General Tung
F-uh Slang his been enabled 10 rearm and
re-equip his army with modern rifles, rap
id-fire and machine guns. and to aecumu-
late a large supply of smokeIess powder.
and munitions Of war generally. He IS re-
ported as holding the Empress Dowager IN
subsection to his viii Though, as the
Chinese pretend, he is under sentence Of
degradation and exile, he is IN fect dicta-
tor, and rules China as absolutely as Isl
Hsi did year or so ago. using her authori-
~ and that OF KWang Hsu as he pIeases-
No doubt is entertained that the Chinese
are iadustriousIy preparing for another
struggle TO ,expel OF kill I'll foreigners. and
the chances are that they are nearly If not
quite ready to make the attempt. It would
be Interesting 10 know what course the Ad-
ministration would pursue we're China 10
I seriously begin war again Would Ameri-
can citizens. property, and Interests be left
10 the charitable protection of the other
Fo"eEs- II let. lheH american troops
would have 70 be sent over, because Chat
fees small brigade acting as a legation
guard, would not count for much il the
mix-up. It would be satisfactory, also, &c
know whether, should war with China he
come necessary during a recess OF Con
gress, Mr. Mckinley would make it strict
/ y executive and, as the Hon. George 2
Edmunds terms II. unconstitutional like
the late one or wage it eoastitutionalIy
under authority Of the war-making DoweI
Of me fToEernmenf.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-19
After fke Game

fFrom tlse Richmond DizpascfIl
Father ito so1 inst returTsed from fos4baii
zsme2-So you Jest the gaIse did sou2
So.l-Yes; and by single point at that; but
1t Vii teach Us lesson. Our interference was
weak, and another year that failing viii be rene
died
Father fin nianissi11e tone and with sly t.lsnee
tezard the hallsgay7-is you need more inteF9er-
enee Jack, you'd better get your nsother 10 jein
tfa team.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-19
Dheumafis1n Cured In a Nay

<skysfie Cure for rheumatism and neuralgia
radically cures in to days It's action upnss the
system Is remarkable asd mysterious Il re-
moves at SBce the cause and the disease iFnz,e-
diateIy disappears. the first dose 9sezt1v hzsesEs
rs cents and 81. Sold b. Steveas' Pharmacy,
Pennsylvania AyeR8e AID Ninth Street.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-19
SaRhfsfrx,

From the Detroit JournaI1
The msn OF the hour vas eissinetfreIy an ora.
is It absolutely necessary We Fentsred to
ask, that soa be able to express 5ourse1f?.'
Certainly. replied the nan OF the hour. ssYo,,
Couldn't expect me to arrive by slow freight,
could 1youes'
Now the sof.aistry Of an this was readily ap-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-19

The Panama syndicate began its open
campaign in Washington yesterday. It's
representatives have been working hard
behind the scenes. and it is said to be
wonderful what poor hands at poker they
hold against men in a position to pro-
mote their views Fortunately fer those
who come in contact with the Panama lob
By IN social or business way, it is one Of
the best equipped with hospitality and
money that Washington has seen fer
many day. On the contrary, the Mic
aragua Canal project is national and pa
triotic. Behind il are the hopes and
wishes OF the people only. How can it be
expected TO win against the Geld bottle
and the yeIIow-lined barrel of the alter
native scheme2
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-19
a .1odern Denaifion.

lFrosn the YoniSers statesman-1
Tesesser-Wfat are the Belgsa.s aotes for.
Yiliie-Haras and blocks. ma,a1n-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-19
Taken nj his Word.

prom the Phiizdelphia Rress-l
Hc-Ehy deny III Il Is because some gossip
intinsIe IS that / not tFue to yoa tlla4 you
have b-9se1 our engagement.
ksfe-oil, nc. It s beeau=s bs..:eve .cl trusia-
fs.l tzas ana hreSking IL
she-Yes; yoH remember yeu have frequently
told me Eba4 JOS were not worthy of ne.
Not enc IN tszenIy are ice from some little all
ssscas caused hy inacf:oa Of the liver ESe Car
ter-s Little Liver Pills. The result VIII be q
pheasant surprise They gave POSITIVE relief
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-19
chi Ell for HIS.

fFrem the Chicago Record.)
We often see that men there be
Mistaking their vocation;
But sai5ors ail isase what we csl
& fitting occupation.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-19
ReckIess OPTICAL DEagnosis

(From the Indianapolis JeIrnal-i
what makes any man wear menoele2'
.-Gi. suppose lie wishes TO indicate that he
csa see a much with oae eye a. ordinary men see
with :wo
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-19
On High Olympia.
From Judge.1

-'What Is the matter, Hercnlesg', Jove asked
the former paused "a MS aTduoris work of
cleaning the Augean stables
Il was merely longing for the horseIess agers
replied Hercules.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-19
Authorities,


Heres an account Of aispntc between two
New Yorkess as $e which Is the most eo7EEt city
wen, they ought to know"
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{Fzg the PliiIade;sllia BnsIet7H.g
ssDe yer think her I;air is all resls''
E-Hhe. Of cn1Irse- gil with her means xou.d
never buy aGy 1ihlr kind.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-19

We admire the wisdom Of the British
Government in postponiag Indefinitely the
peace jubilee watch on January was to
celebrate the end of the South African
war, and the triu-nphal return OF Bobs
the Conqueror- Bobs viii land, bat he
viii not run down the gang plank into
the vortex Of any mad jubilee. He viii
be met by Wales and Wolseley and
packed of quietly in cab to Bucking-
ham Palace where refreshments cen
sisting of tobacco but no liquor viii
be sparingly partaI1en of, after which
the Field Marshal viii go over to the
War once to learn now big bag of his
troops the Beers have made on that dsy.