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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-25
CAMP MCKINLEY.
Port Surveyor CrOfts Unique Can
pnixn Work in Gotham

Port Surveyor CrOfts Unique Cam
paign Work in Gotham.
Mr.. Edwin B. H. Tower of the pension
bureau, who is a close observer of things
interesting, described to a Star reporter to-
day unique and successful plan for en-
listing the cooperation of citizens in the
work of re-electing President Mckinley.
1T is in operation in New York city,"
said Mr.. Tower, "in the thirty-third assem-
bly,, district under direction of Surveyor
Silas C. Croft of the port of New York
On the corner of 18th street and It'll ave-
nue. is located Camp Mckinley This
camp covers the square between 125th and
126th streets, and consists of a great can
vas tent, abundantly provided with COM
Portable seats, a large platform and
frame annex, in which the officers of the
republican organization are located and
from which flows literature addressed to
current issues into the homes of residents
of this district. Upon six nights of each
weeks a fine band discourses patriotic
music, good singers present in song the
glory of our nation and virtues of the re-
publican candidates or appeal to the devo-
ton of the people to the flag, while speak
ers of prominence present facts relative to
our industrial conditions, knock the props
from imperialism and 'militarism and
urge listeners patriots to stand by Old
Glory and William Mckinley. The effect Of
this patriotic plan of campaign is the bring
ing together each evening of great num-
bers of men and women, all interested in
common cause, who go out among the peo-
pie to make known the glories of our in
situations under the wise and statesman
like direction of President Mckinley
ALREADY good results are shown and the
thirty-first assembly district of New York
city, the banner republican district, will
increase it's 1896 majority for our candi-
date for the presidency and give a SUBJ
stantial majority for Benjamin B. Odell
for governor. Mr.. Croft is receiving COM
mendation for his untiring efforts for the
success of President Mckinley and Mr.
Odell, which will have its effect on adioin-
ing districts and prove fruitful of goou re-
suits throughout the entire country"
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Ordered by mmissioners.

The following orders have been issued by
the District Commissioners:
That sidewalks on both sides Of Acker
street northeast be relad by day labor.
where necessary, al an estimated cost of
500. chargeable to the current appropria-
ton for improvement and repairs, north
east section.
That the granite block roadway at the
corner of 31st and P streets be repayed so
as to correct It's TRAVERSE grade, at an esti-
mated cost of s270, chargeable to the cur
rent appropriation for repairs to streets
etc.
That 18th street from Lowell to Howard
streets and Howard street west from 18th
street, a distance of 500 feet, be macad-
amized al an estimated cost of $3.50
chargeable to current appropriation for rev
pairs to county roads.
That Newark street from Wisconsin ave-
nue. eastward to the present terminus east
of Bath street be graded and macadamiZed
at estimated cost of 5000, chargeable
to the current appropriation for repairs to
county roads.
That portion Of brick sidewalk on Sd
street southwest between B street and Vir-
ginia avenue be reaid by day labor, at an
estimated cost of $500, chargeable to the
appropriation for repairs to streets, 1909.
That the roadway of 18th street extended
be Widened its east side to new curb
line with material to be removed from 14th
street between street and Florida ave-
nue.. at an estimated cost of $175, charge
able to appropriation for repairs to roads.
That catch basin be constructed at the
south curb line of Binney street about fif
teen feet west of west curb line of 14th
street. at an estimated cost of $i25, charge
able to the current appropriation for main
and pipe sewers.
That the order of September T. 1900, d.
recting the removal of gravel from gravel
bank in l. street southeast, eastward from
18th street is hereby amended to in
crease the expenditure authorized from 800
to 81 300.
That catch basin be constructed on the
east side of 18th street just south of Gin
cinnau street, and one on the south side
of Cincinnati street just east of 10th street,
at a total estimat ted cost of $215, charge
able to the current appropriation for main
and pipe sewers.
That the roadway of Back street north
of Schneider's lane be graveled, at an est-
rent appropriation for repairs to streets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-25
Lack of Funds Forbids.

The District Commissioners have in
formed Mr.. Charles w. Parker that they
are unable to grant his request for the i'm
provement of 9th street north of Flint,
Brightwood Park, on account of demands
upon the appropriations for streets which
have greater amount of travel and are
more extensively built up. The Commits
sioners regret very much their inability to
assist in the matter. stating that the ap-
propria tons at their command are not only
insufficient to accomplish improvements
which they desire to make, but, in many
instances, will not suffice for work which
they deem really necessary.
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WEATHER INDICATIONS,
Fair Tonight and Friday; Fresh NortI
to East Winda

Forecast till pm. Friday: For the Dis
trict of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia,
fair tonight and Friday; fresh north to east
winds
Weather conditions and general forecast:
An area OF high pressure of considerable
magnitude stretches from New England
southwestward to the Ohio valley and the
Gulf of Mexico
The rainfall of the last twenty-four hours
mas been confined to the coasts of Maine
Massachusetts, North Carolina Virginia
Florida, Alabama, Louisiana and Texas
Inc temperature is generally above the
seasonal average in all districts
Generally fair weather is indicated for all
districts. except the south Atlantic and gulf
states, where occasional rains will probably
occur tonight and Friday
On the Atlantic coast the winds will be
fresh to brisk northeasterly On the lakes
fresh south to southeast winds will prevail.
The following heavy precipitation Gin
inches has been reported during the past
twenty tour hours: Wilmington l %. cal
weston. i.62: Blackville, s. c.. 236
Records for Twenty-Four Hours.
The following were the Thermometer and
barometer readings at the weather bureau
Tor the twenty-four hours beginning at
pm. yesterday:
er-October u nm tx y
pm, Co. II midnight, g. October Is,
am. 90; I'M. So noon, 6S; 2 pm, H.
Maximum. IS. at p m. October "a mini
Observation-Disclosures "a pm, 5000: g
pm. 3o.:3 II midnight, 3O.3S. October rs,
am, O.40; am, 80. 40; noon 30 As: 2
pm, 3o42.
Condition of the Water
Temperature and condition of water at &
am: Great Falls, temperature, 6S; condi-
ton 80; receiving reservoir, temperature
b4 condition at north connection SO: condi-
ton at south connection, SO; distributing
reservoir, temperature. -: condition at in
fluent gate house, -; effiuent gate house -
Up River Water
The Baltimore and Ohio agent at Harper's
Ferry reported the Potomac river clear and
the Shenandoah river cloudy at that point
this morning.
Tide Table.
Today-Low tide, 3:25 am and 3:2S n m
nigh tide. 900 am. and 900 pm
Tomorrow-Low tide 4:O1 am. and 400
pm; high tide 9:39 a. m. and 1856 pm
The Sun and Moon
Today-Sun rises 6:21 am: sun sets 5.07
DIN.
Moon sets, 6:1S pm.
IomorroW-Sun rises, G:22 am
The City Lights
The city lights and naphtha lamps all
llghted by thirty minutes after sunset: ex-
tlnSnlShlng begun one hour before sunrise
All arc and incandescent lamps lighted ff-
teen minutes after sunset and extnguished
1orty-hVe minutes before sunrise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-25
STRUCK 1T RICH
WHEN THEY NEEDED IT BAD.

Wv hen two months old baby refuses to nurse
and cannot digest any Of the baby foods or COW $
milk prepared in different ways we must do some
thing or lose the baby. That the condition Of
cur little one about year and a half ago
we tried every baby food on the market beside
the cows milk. but nothing seemed to agree with
him. He suffered from indigestion until by the
TINE he was nine months old, he had grown so
weak and emaciatcd that didn't think he could
live At last his stomach refused to take any
thing, and for three days the little fellow was
actually starving for something he could digest
Il happened to have box of Grape-Nuts in the
house and getting a teaspoonful poured a LITTLE
hot water over it. letting the food stand a few
minutes then gave the baby the brown water
which had the strength of the Grapefruit in it,
He could take but two spoonsful time and
then rest while.
His stomach retained the food. and after one
days use of the Grape-Nuts in this way his
bowels right, for the first time in six months
l continued to feed him the water from the Grape
Nuts and little cream and later on the softened
food itself. and he steadily improved, his little
body and limbs beginning to get round and plump
and by the time he year old he was as
large again when nine months old. AT 10
months he weighed % pounds. and at IS
months he is great, fat. jolly baby, climbing
and going everywhere, full of fun, rosy cheeks and
bright eyes
During all this time his food has been Grape
Nuts just the water at first, then later he had
the food itself. He is the best advertisement
GrapeSuts could have in this town, for every one
knew his condition and no one thought he could
possibly live. We give all the praise to this most
valuable food. and never lose opportunity to
recommend it to persons suffering from indigestion
and lack of neurishment.' Mrs. c. d. Johnston
Greenfield, Ind
Actual proof is better than all theory. yet 1t is
well to know that Grape-Nuts food is made scien-
tihcalIy and made for purpose The most power
full elements in wheat and barley used and so
prepared to furnish the human body with those
food elements predigested in natural manner:
that is, turned from starch into grape sugar.
The food is powerful enough for athletes and
easy enough Of digestion las shown By the aboSe
experienced for the weakest babe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-25
COL. j. MADISON CUTS.
A Sturdy Douglas Democrat for Nc
kinley.

Col. u. Madison Cults will address the
Pennsylvania Republican Association to-
night at its hall, No. 430 Sth street, and
endeavor to show why no democrat who
supported Mr. Mckinley, as he did, in 1896
should fail to sustain him now.
Mr.. Cults is a nephew of President Madi-
son and a brother-in-law of Stephen A
Douglas, who held him in the most affec-
Tomato regard. He is greatly esteemed in
Washington, both from his abilities and
his high personal character. He was of
great service to the cause of sound money
in the campaign of 1896, and holds that
there is the same reason why patriotic
democrats of the Douglas type should sup
port Mckinley now.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-25
Can Take No Action.

Replying to protest filed by Mr.. Theo-
dore Barnes Of 2433 32d street and others
against the erection Of a blacksmith shop
at the northwest corner Of Sth and E
streets southeast, the District Commission
ers say they have been advised that the
proposed shop will be located strictly in
accordance with the building regulations,
and that they are. therefore, unable to take
any action upon the protest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-25
SOUND MONEY DEMOCRATS
TO BE ADDRESSED By PROMINENT
SPEAKERS AT GLEN ECHO.
Proceedings at Meetings of Other As
sociatiOns of Both Political
Parties.

Great interest is being shown in the meet
ing of the Sound Money Democratic Club OF
Chevy Chase which is to be held In the
pavilion at Glen Echo Park tomorrow Fri-
day. evening at o'clock, and preparations
to convey a large crowd to the resort have
been made. Mr.. John Weaver, lifelong
democrat, will preside, and there will be
addresses by Mr.. Henry E. Davis of this
city and Major Henry E. Torbert of CAL
vert county, one Of the most prominent ora
tors in Maryland. The Interstate Marching
Club will be in attendance, and music will
be provided by the National Guard Band.
The Washington Traction and Electric
Company will run cars at regular intervals
direct to the Park over the Great Falls line
and the Glen Echo line from Chevy Chase
circle, and several special cars will leave the
corner of 9th and F streets at pm. sharp
tomorrow.
Democrats Gather in Anacostfa-
Democrats of Anacostia and the nearby
section assembled in Haines Hall, Anacos-
tia, last evening at a meeting held under
the auspices of the Anacosta Democratic
Club. 1t was the largest gathering yet held
in the club hall, there being over 100 per-
sons in attendance Mr.. John T. Fowler
presided, with DR.. T. D. Mudd serving as
secretary. 1t was announced that the club
will participate in a democratic rally at
Oxon Hill, Md. next Saturday night with
delegation from Anacostia, speakers and
band. The following committee of arrange
ments was appointed Messrs. Jerome
Diggs, Armstead Williams. George Boyer.
E. G. Leapley and DR.. Mudd. Mr.. Ray
mond Heiskell of Oxon Hill district. Md.
spoke on the issues of the campaign and
the favorable conditions for democracy IN
his district. He was loudly applauded, and
was followed by NTH. M Ramage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-25
Situation I'm North Dakota,


In North Dakota the conditions which
prevail in South Dakota also obtain, tend
ing to establish republican success by q
convincing majority. The Star correspond
ent at Fargo had a talk with Representa-
tive B. F. Spalding. The people of North
ton of Imperialism seriously, and the DEM
ocrats had won no votes with the para
mount issue, furnishing the stump speak
ers only something to talk about. He
thought the vote of the gold democrats in
his state would be about two-thirds in
favor of Mckinley, and that the Germans
were not disaffected to an appreciate ex-
tent. AS in South Dakota the free silver
issue has been scarcely touched upon. He
said that he considered the democracy had
been swallowed by Bryan and was simply
a combination Of populism and socialism
with office as its true purpose He said
Bryans attempt to dictate to his party so
completely, and that he thought Bryan
would lose thousands Of votes in the west
on this one issue.
The republicans of North Dakota on the
stump emphasize the fact that their party
has fulfilled its pledges as speedily as pos
sible,' said Mr.. Spalding, land its splendid
record is a strong card here. l recall no
campaign where the opposition has been
so destitute of square issue or mas been
SO weak in discussion. The fact that
Bryan would place this country upon a sill
Yer basis if he had the power ought to be
causes of the prosperity we have here the
renewal of confidence, which loosened the
money and aided in the reduction of the
rates of interest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-25

James Williams colored, of 312 Willow
Tree alley complained to the police yester-
day that he had been robbed. An envelope
containing 81 he reported was stolen from
his pocket by a colored man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-25

The Rest Prescription for Malaria.
Chills and Fever Is a bottle Of GROVES TASTE
LESS CHILL TONIC. It is simply Iron and qui-
nine in tasteless FORM No cure, pay. Price, Soc.
oc13-B ,th,f
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-25
VIII of Chrtstiana Hane.

The will of Christiana E. Hane, dated
October 4, 1900, was filed today for pro-
bate in the Office of the register OF Wills
The estate, consisting chiefly of cash be-
quests. is divided among number Of near
relatives.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-25
Cannot DO Better

IMAM We have done. higher prices are not war
ranted TN the other hand. IL cannot con-
tnue to do as WELL the present level of prices is
not warranted: and II do worse. then We shall
expect to see a much lower level Of prices for
everything. Under such circumstances IT seems TO
US more likely that stocks will work lower after
eiection. And We should prefer to sell stocks On
the buges, just previous to- as well as inmed,
ately after the election. Wheat and Cotton how
ever, are exceptions. and think would do to
buy. Get free book
HOWARD, CROSBY & CO..
&C. WALL ST.. NEW YORK
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-25
DesertiOn Alleged.

Susie Langdon has brought suit for d.
vorce from her husband, William Langdon
whom she charges with desertion Chase
Roys is solicitor for the complainant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-25

inspector Boardman this afternoon re-
celved telegram from the chief of police
OF wilmington, Del, stating that the step
father of Benjamin F. Meyers would come
after him this evening. The boy, who is
quite small, was found last night by Otticer
sears wandering about aimlessly near the
Baltimore and Potomac station,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-25
SPECIAL NOTICES.

HOSPITAL SUNDAY.
On Sunday. Oct. %. the offerings in nearly all
Of the Episcopal Churches will be devoted to the
Saturday. October Fl. is the annual DONATION
DAY. when groceries and Hospital Supplies will
be gladly received by the lady managers at the
hospital, 18th and l. SITS. H.. The doors Of
this hospital are open to all poor persons regard
less Of creed color-it therefore appeals to all
who charitably disposed for help. oc25-3t
AN ELGIN OR WALTHAM WATCH FOR Sc. so;
latest model; dustproof case; guaranteed ole
year Mainsprings. COO. Cleaning $1.00. THE
Proper Way" CRAFT & CO, 1115 +. oc20-6t"
PENNSYLvANIANS:
The Pennsylvania Republican Association will
meet at its headquarters, No. 40 Sth st. NV,
at 1:30 this evening. This may be the last meet
ing OF the association prior to election Voters
certificates will be issued, and there will be good
speaking. It,
GET A GOOD TAILOR AND STICK 10 HIM.
That's what our customers doing with US.
]. FRED GATCHEL, 6o4 18th st.
oc244d Hello 2485-4
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The Star Ruiidinx.

Offices In The Star Building.
Desirable Office rooms are for rent in The
Star Building. including light, heat and
janitor service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-25
Political Outlook Favors Mckinley in
the Sister States.
FREE SILVER as an ISSUE DROPPED
Views Of Representative SpaIding
and Committeeman Greene.
FARMERS WANT NO CHANGE
Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.

Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.
CHAMBERLAIN S. D.. October %, 90.
There can be no doubt that the electoral
votes of North and South Dakota will once
more be united this fall for the republican
ticket
A correspondent of The Star who has
been through both states stopped at this
city for an interview with National Com
mitteeman J. NJ. Greene. Mr.. Greene spoke
most encouragingly of the outcome in his
state. While opinions differ as to whether
Senator Pettigrew will succeed himself. the
preponderance of political evidence is that
he will not.
When asked his reasons why he thought
South Dakota would go for Mckinley, Mr..
Greene said:
although Bryan carried this state in
1896 it was by SO close a plurality, only
1873, that a difference of ninety-one votes
would have turned the balance, and this
scant plurality constitutes the basis of the
democratic claims and hopes
South Dakota will be carried by McKin-
ley by 10000 plurality. This may seem
high figure to eastern people, but subse-
quent events will demonstrate that it is
not far out of the way.
Furthermore, my state will return two
republican congressman by substantial ma
jorities. 1 believe South Dakota is to go
BACK TO the republican 1Old TO remain.
I'm South Dakota the free silver issue
has not been much discussed.
Result of Brynn's Wheat Prophecy.
'One of the strongest object lessons
which we have had in this state. and one
which will win Mckinley hundreds of
votes, IS Bryan's famous wheat go down
prophecy. He may have In 1896 scared
some of the more timid with this idea but
not this year. They take his remarks this
year with smile of disdain as they jingle
good gold coin in their pockets from the
sale of their harvests. That wheat talk
knocked Bryan out in South Dakota.
South Dakota will come up good sec
ond to Kansas and Nebraska on the mort
gage Indebtedness issue. Our people have
Cancelled thousands of these obligations,
have improved their farms, enlarged their
holdings, built substantial dwellings and
imported fine breeds of cattle. On every
hand as one journeys through the state
may be seen evidences of prosperity All
of these things Bryan said we could not
have If Mckinley were elected. That is
one reason why we are going to beat him
in South Dakota so badly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-25

Forecast till pm. Friday: For the Dis
trict of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia,
fair tonight and Friday; fresh north to east
winds.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-03-26

save her from dying OF starvation 7 he
challenge was never accepted, but il cIe-
ated the professional faster.
Dr. Tanner, temperance lecturer o.
Minneapolis wrote 10 a New York paper
Offering to step into the breach untitled
by MoIIie Fancher. He explained that he
was afflicted with a wife given to gross
ness in eating. and that often out of sheer
protest against her appetite for corned
beef and cabbage he had denied himself
food for weeks az time. He came 90
New York and failing TO come 20 an agree
meut with Dr. Hammond. he hired Cl2rgn-
don Hall and on July 2S. 1850. began his
memorable fast as a public spectacle
He broke his fast on August e when he
weighed 12t - pounds. The doCtOrs ad-
vised him 20 begin on milk and water. but
he insisted on eating a piece OF ripe va
termelon Then he drank a glass OF milk
A few minutes later he ate a large perch.
His feat made him an attraction In the
amusement field FOR a few years. Then
his eccCntricities attracted attention. he
sold his wife for a few dollars 20 a German
farmer. who married her Later h Joined
a colony in the Far West -Four years ago
he was burned 10 death in the destruction
Of a pottery at Akron. Ohio.
Not more encouraging was the fate OF
Succi. for he Was last heard OF in an in
sane asylum in Europe After fasting for
ty-fve days in the Tendon Aquarium he
came TO New York ten years ago and re-
peated the feat at Roster a Balls old place
in Twenty third Street The final act OF
the show was reached when a refined aU-
dieuce assembled TO see the Italian skele-
ton eat his first dinner. An immense re-
past was served fer him on the Stage. and
though the excess caused him great suffer
ing in his enfeebled condition ne glrgCd
himself to the accompaniment CT applause,
while the orchestra played and George
Francis Train delivered an oratlOn-
Alexander Jacques. veteran CT the
co-German war. challenged Succi to
fast with him. the enc showing greater
endurance TO take the gate money.
81 the child Of France. defy the bla-
taut Italian" he wrote. Accept my chal-
lenge and s,arve with me or be known
forever more as braggart sailing under
false Colors."
Succi fought shy Of a contest. and JAG
ques showed his superiority to blatant italy
by fasting fifty days at the London Aqua
rum.
fasting pig could play a longer en-
Eagement than a fasting mar for the
Lancet notes that a fat pig fell of Dover
CIif. was imbedded in debris. and was
found 100 days afterward alive and well