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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-21
TO REMOVE OVERHEAD WIRES
District Commissioners Report on
the Senate Bill

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In report submitted to Chairman Nc
MILAN. Q; the Senate Committee on the
District Of Columbia, yesterday on Senate
bill 34Il, which provides for the removal OF
overhead telegraph and telephone wires III
the District. referred by them to the COM
mittee Tor report, the District Commits
sioners suggested at length certain changes
in the wording of the bill and gave their
opinions on each section.
The Commissioners approved the bill in
general but made several additions and
many suggestions affecting its wording.
The principal clause inserted is in the third
section of the bill. and is relative to the
control which the Commissioners may eN-
erc;se over the construction OF conduits,
and is as follows:
"All construction made under the au-
thority CT this act shall conform to a gen
eral subway system, approved by the
Commissioners of the District of Columbia.
And when the subway is constructed along
any street. avenue, or highway. it shall
contain all conduits and such constructions
existing in said street, avenue, or high
way. as said Commissioners may decide.
and under such regulations and upon such
terms as they may prescribe"
Section 4, prescribing the size of the
conduits, was considerably amended. and
in its revised condition read. in part, as
follows: THAT all subways or conduits
constructed under the provisions of this
act by any company or corporation shall
be of sufficient size aud capacity to con-
tain all of its wires AMI cables now exist
in;. along the route o: the conduits 10 be
constructed" etc.
The Commissioners stated that the bill
was most important one and would tend
TO greatly improve the city if it became a
law.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-21
THE CITY'S WATER SUPPLY.
A Renewal of Efforts to Secure IN
Additional Conduit.

Although Congress failed to take favor
able action on a proposition made BY Gen.
eral Wilson, Chief of Engineers. having for
its object an increased supply of water to
meet the probable future needs of the city,
official interest in the matter has not flag
ged, and the question will be taken up
again very shortly by local authorities. An
additional conduit, 1t is suggested. might
soon be built from the source of supply to
the receiving reservoir. This conduit
could be built entirely On Government land
alongside of the existing one.
An estimate OF sS.000, to cover the ex-
penses of a proposed survey for the new
conduit, was submitted by General Wilson
in his last annual report.
1t is hoped by the officials that Congress
will see the wisdom of the desired legis-
lation and authorize the appropriation of
this money.
The present consumption and waste of
Potomac water averages daily about 3d.
600. 900 gallons. and the maximum daily
capacity of the conduit from Great Falls
is I2.000, 900 gallons. According to the ratio
Of increase Of population during the past
decade this maximum will be reached at
the end of the next ten years.
The new conduit is designed to increase
the limit OF supply TO 159. 600 gallons
per day, a quantity believed to be suf-
ficient for population of 1.OO0, 600 people
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-21
ALBERT F. CH1LDs' FUNERAL.
The Former Chief Clerk Of the Gem
sus VIII lie buried To-day.

The funeral of the late Col. Albert F..
ChiIds. former Chief Clerk OF the Twelfth
Census, viii take place at O'Clock today
al the Church of Our Father. corner OF
Thirteenth and L Streets northwest
The sermon win be preached by the pas
tor Of the church Rev. John Van Setback
jT., and the interment will be made in Rock
Greek Cemetery. The services will be ex-
ccedingly simple. and will be attended by
he member of Masonic fraternities of
which Colonel Chiids was prominent
c. Childs, and brother, Frank y. Childs.
Il lawyer in Chicago. H.
owing to i'll health. Colonel Childs re-
signed the chief clerkship of the Census
some time ago and was appointed a special
agent and assigned to duty as chief clerk
to the disbursing officer OF the Census. In
the preliminary organization OF the present
Census. Director Merriam found Colonel
Childs of vast assistance through his ex-
perience as Chief Clerk OF the Eleventh
Census, under Superintendent Robert p.
Porter. and therefore he was loath to per-
init him completely to sever his connection
with the office. Colonel Childs was i'll
about eight weeks, and his death, although
expected some time ago was a great shock
and bereavement TO his many friends. Mrs.
Childs has borne her sorrow most bravely
and has received many kilograms and let
tiers of coincidence including one from Dr.
rector Merriam. Immediately upon his re-
turn to the city last night. Mr.. Porter
called upon Mrs. Childs and expressed his
deep sympathy. He asked to serve as one
of the pallbearers and the others Will be
Capt Sidney Jacobs Amos Hart. c. L.
Nutze. Whitman Osgood and Edward Ham,
mond.
Among the many floral tributes received
by Mrs. Childs is a handsome one pre-
scented by Director Merriam, Assistant Di
rector Wines, and the ether officials and
clerks of the Census Office. who knew and
admired their late chief clerk. Colonel
Childs was native of Ohio and fifty nine
years of age He served in the civil war,
and at one time was Chief Clerk of the
Government Printing Office.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-21
BUILDING TRADES COUNCIL.
A Donation to Needy Chicago Work
men Authorized.

At a meeting of the Building Trades
Council held last night 1880 was appro-
priated for the aid of the members OF the
building trades of Chicago who are out of
work. The unions affiliated with the coun-
ell were also requested to appropriate a
like amount every week until notified to
cease.
The committee appointed at previous
meeting to enquire into the status of the
paperhangers' organization reported favor
ably, and that body will be admitted TO
membership in the council.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-21
Receiver Appointed.

In the case of Leslie II. Drew against
the Commercial Building and Loan Assoi
citation. of Richmond, Va. Justice Barnard
has appointed Edward p. Keech, jr,, re-
ceiyer. to ta::e charge of all the assets ol
the defendant in this city. The defendant
company has been adjudged insolvent in
the Equity Court of the city of Richmond
and these proceedings are in connection
with those instituted in the Virginia
courts. Receiver Keech is required to give
bond in the sum OF $4,000.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-21
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION DINNER
The Regular Monthly Gathering at
the Ebbitt House.

The Washington Alumni Association
held it's regular monthly dinner at the
Ebbitt House last night, with Prof. j. L..
Colby, Of Dartmouth College, rs the guest
OF the evening. Hon. Davies Wilson pre-
sided, in the absence of Senator Butler.
OF North Carolina, the president OF the
organization.
After good dinner had been enjoyed
Prof Colby delivered an address. He was
followed by several other speakers. Pre-
vicus to the banquet a business meeting
was held.
Among those present were Col. d. L.
Blackburn, E. L. McClellard. H S. Cum
mings, C. S Brown, J. L. Hodge, DIR. r.
f. Mason. DIR. W. H. Hawks. J. Q. Eaton.
DR.. c. f. Langworthy, W. S. Broughton,
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-21

Rear Admiral b. F. Day has been de-
tached from duty with the Naval Retir-
ing Board and directed TO proceed TO his
home and wait orders. II was said at the
Navy Department that Admiral Day was
detached because he had completed his
detail OF shore duty. There is 4 belief
in naval circles that he will apply for
retirement Capt. c. S. Cotton, who is
eligible for promotion to the grade OF
rear admiral, viii become President Of
the Naval Retiring Board.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-21
Surgeons for the Philippines.

The transport Meade, which sailed
for Manila Monday, carried twerty-
four surgeons and lot of hospital corps
attendants and nurses. The military pas
sengers on the Meade were Major Davis.
Captains Manley and Dean, of the Medical
Department; twenty-one acting assistant
surgeons; seventy hospital corps men;
four contract nurses; Captain Pomroy, of
the Subsistence Department; Lieutenant
Burgess. of the Fifth Artillery; four sig
nal corps men, and seventeen recruits for
the infantry. About as many more sur
geons will sail on the Sumner from New
York within the next few days.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-21

His Excellency. the French Ambassador.
entertained at dinner last night, when his
guests of honor were the British Ambas-
meet them were the Austrian Minister and
Baroness Hengelmuller, the Minister from
Belgium and Countess de Lichtervelde,
Captain and Mrs. Vignal. Mr.. and Mrs.
Richardson, Mrs. Hill. the Hon. Audrey
Pauncefote, Miss Boardman, Miss Edith
Patten, Miss Norris. Baron Covers, the re-
Gently arrived Minister from Holland; Mar
quis Romano. Baron Won Hermann, MIR.
Won Bohlen, and Commander de Fara-
mond.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-21
In Behalf of Life Prisoner.

The Department of Justice has under
consideration a writ of habeas corpus for
the release OF Rafael Ortiz, Porto Rican,
serving life sentence in prison at Still
water, MINI Ortiz was convicted of muir
dering an American soldier in March. 1899.
and sentenced to death, but the President
committed the sentence to life imprison-
ment. Oritz's friends now claim that the
court in which he was convicted was with
out proper jurisdiction. and have begun
proceedings 20 secure his release
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-21
LANSBURGI Z BRO.
Washington's Favorite Store.
RE- S::s..!!o. :

Our beautiful display of Spring
and Summer Silks in FouIards,
Printed Indias, and Wash Silks,
has attracted widespread atten-
ton. Our friends tell us that an
equal assortment is not shown
elsewhere in Washington, and that
our prices are wonderfully low for
the quality of goods. This week
I'VE offer
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-21
Printed FouIards, 81 yd.

Oar designs are TO be seen here
only-are ours eXclusively--made
by Cheney Bros. -both light and
dark grounds, with novel print
ings.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-21
John q. Carry Dies in Cuba

General Wood cabled the War Department
from Havana yesterday news of the death
of ]. G. Carry. Troop A, Seventh Cavalry,
at Camp Columbia. Cuba, March II, OF ty-
phoid fever.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-21
Wash Silks, DC I'd.

Hundreds of styles and as many
new weavcs, all the new Spring
co!ors, with corded effects pre-
dominating, al fast colors and pure
BLK.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-21

NJ Gaylord, ". r. Maxon. J. C. Freeman,
Hon. c. A. Russell. G. r. Wales, DR.. A. B.
Coilidge. DR.. f. ]. Woodman. W. W. Rich,
w. j. Wallis, E. l.. Nye, d. r. Wing, C.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-21
POpIins, csc I'd.

81 inches wide, pure silk and
wool, in all the dainty pastel
shades for evening, and the darker
hueS for street wear.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-21

L. Dubois 5. W. Tuiloeh, Major F. C.
Bryan, William Twombly, l.. B. Howry,
F. W. Collins, J. w. Young, DE-. l. Y.
Baker, DIR. A. Rhett Stuart.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-21

Senator Kean was among the notable
dinner hosts of last night. His guests
were the Secretary of State and Mrs. Hay.
the Secretary of the Interior and Mrs.
Hitchcock, Associate Justice White and
Mrs. White. Mrs. keaL. Miss Boardman,
Miss Kean, Miss Lucy Kean, Senator Hale.
Senator Wolcott. Mr. Lowlher, and Mr.. J.
|. Waterbury.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-21
Black TaffetaS, 75c yd.

Crow black, all pure silk, lus-
trous and rustling; worth every
penny of S5c.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-21

Have You tasted IIcurich's Book? II not, phone
Ga, Arlington Bottling Co., Tor case.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-21
SOCIAL and Personal
Dinner Guests Entertained at the
French Embassy.

senator I>cnn Among Those Who
Mrs. smiths Luncheon - Recital
lions and Songs Mt the Residence
of Mrs. WaiIach-infcrestin Items.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-21

H. s. Conway, of the firm of W. W
Kimbal & Co, Of Chicago, is at the
Raleigh, en- route to Europe. Mr.. Conway
reports great prosperity throughout the
West. and will remain here several days.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-21

Mrs. Smith wife of Representative
George W. Smith OF Illinois, was the hostess
al pretty luncheon yesterday, which she
gave in honor of Mrs Carl f. Smith. who.
with her husband. has just returned from
abroad Both Mr.. and Mrs. Smith are art
lists and will exhibit their miniatures and
water-color paintings here at the spring
salon. The ladies invited were Mrs. Gal
linger. Mrs r. n Harper. Mrs. c. NJ. Pep
per, Mrs A. j. Hopkins, Mrs. l.. E. Payson,
Mrs. Warrentown. Mrs. X. w. Haynes,
Mrs L. C. Terrell. Mrs. G. W. Prince, Mrs.
Livingston. Mrs. ". H. Dawn. Mrs. Percy
Hickling. Mrs. Peckham. Mrs. James l..
Mann. Mrs Shafroth. Mrs. +. T. Sanner.
Mrs Pitney. Mrs. Henry Richard Sylves-
ter, Mrs W. $. Cowherd. Mrs. Bronson,
Miss Sanner, and Miss Milliken.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-21

The ballroom of Mrs. Wallachs resi-
dence on / Street was well filled yester-
day. the fashionable audience being there
10 hear recitals by Mrs. Waldo Richards
and songs by Mr.. Francis Rogers, both of
whom will appear together again rext
Friday at 1870 O'Clock at Corcoran House.
the residence of Senator Depew. Mrs.
Richards share of the programme con-
sisted of ten numbers. each given with
cleyerness that won laughter and applause.
Chief among them in popularity were
Picnic Time" by Eugene Field; When
Malindy Sings" by Paul Laurence Dun
bar. and liplng's "Absent-Minded Beg
gar" Mr. Rogers splendid baritone was
heard in nine solos of such composers as
Schumann, Tosti. Bemberg. and Johns.
dais placed at the north end OF the
great room enabled all to see nicely and
a touch of color that contrasted aTtisti-
cally with the silver grey gown worn by
Mrs. Richards was offered by a red crepe
scarf that draped table on which stood
a vase of white roses. At the back OF the
platform on either side of the mirror
stood the tall vases that are historically
unique in that they were the first samples
country from the Flowery Kingdom. They
were brought over by Commodore Perry.
A few among those present were Mrs.
Crowninshield. Miss Kean, Miss Paulding,
Mrs. Archibald Hopkins, Miss Hopkins.
Mrs. and Miss Ffoulke, Miss Clagett, and
| Mrs De Sbour Miss Lizzie Sherman.
Miss Rose Wallach, Mr.. Wallach, and Mr..
jesse Brown.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-21

The Catharine H. Birney Chapter of the
National Homeopathic Hospital gave
euchre tourney last night at the residence
OF Senator and Mrs. Cushman X. Davis.
when nearly two hundred players competed
for the eighteen handsome prizes which
were awarded TO the victors of the game.
Brney Chapter is named in memory of
lady noted for philanthropy in this city
for many years, Mrs. Catharine Birney.
mother of District Attorney A. A. Birney.
Among the fifty members Of this organi-
cation are many ladies' well known in con-
nection with the Homeopathic Hospital:
Mrs. A. A. Birney, Miss Kate Bradley,
Mrs. George II. Wright. Mrs. Richard
Kingsman. Mrs. Frank Vanderlip, Mrs. J.
Hale Sypher. Miss Janet Z. Richards, Mrs.
Stuart Leitzell. Mrs. r. G. Rutherford.
Mrs. Rufus Choste, Mrs. Grafton Fox.
Miss Julia Clephane. Mrs. J. f. Manning
Mrs Edward Graves. Mrs. Charles Lyman,
Mrs L. G. Hine. Mrs. ID. L. Burnett The
ladies' having charge of the entertainment
were Mrs. A. A. Blrney, Mrs. J. Hale
Sypher, Mrs. Stuart Leitzell, Mrs. Rufus
Choate.
Lady Mimic, wife of the Governor-Gen-
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-21

Lady Mimic wife of the Governor-Gen-
eral OF Canada, will arrive in Washington
shortly for a brief visit. She will be en-
tertained at the British Embassy
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-21

]. o. Poole, an Indian Agent, is at the
Normandie, representing the Choctaws
who failed to have their names enrolled
as members of the Dawes Commission.
and who failed to register as citizens of
the Choctaw nation. Mr.. Poole stated last
night that the omission affects 1000 In
diars, and practically means the confisca
ton of their property.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-21

the very handsom"st quality black
broadcloth. with the new single box
pleat back, back and front appliqued
with braid anu taffeta silk Should be
$40.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-02-01
BITS OF FASHION.
Z.
Varioua Details of the Costumes Tint
Are Now Popular with the
Ladies'.

a delicate door of sand;awood is one
Of the perfumes one notices NOW occa
sionaIly when one meets handsomely
dressed women. More sandalwood
boxes are used now than for a good
many years.
1t is hardly 10 be believed but the
old-fashicned jersey waist is in again.
1t looks very familiar, and the styles
have changed so that it comes in in
much the same shape that it went out.
1t is made in a short. pointed basque,
braided with a standing collar and of
course the same old plair-topped
sleeves which it showed when last on
view
The embroidered pale blue and pink
silk nightwear for men to be seen in
the haberdashers' windows just now
are pretty enough to make women weep
with envy, and the "braces' of hand
some brocaded silk and satin are beau
tiful enough not to seem such ugly. UNI
couth things to look at after all. Wom-
en- have to look in the haberolashers'
windows nowadays. because they are
just as likely to see things made for
their personal use there as in the shops
devoted exclusively to women's wares.
Animals of all sorts are sold in small
charms of metal for luck. They have
been found only at the high-priced jew
elers, and it costs some money to get
luck in that way. But now luck is to
be found cheap on Twenty-thrd street.
where one of the numerous vendors is
selling small dogs. two or three differ
ent breeds. at prices that are within
the reach Of everyone. "Buy Your mas
cot here" he calls: "only one cent
apiece. six for five" They are we'll
nodded little dogs. just about the size
of the more expensive charms. and
worth at least one cent.
a handsome black and white petit
coat is made of striped silk with black
| lace ruffles. \ wide black and white
stripe always has distinction if it is not
so wide that it looks loud. This skirt
has a foundation of white silk for the
black lace fiounces, one wide one edged
with a narrow black one. The top and
bottom of this narrow ruffle are edged
with ruching of white, black edged
ribbon and above the wide tlounce is an
narrow ruchings of this same ribbon,
and through the insertion is run wide
piece of black ribbon. which ties with
long loops and ends at one side.-N. \.
| Times
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-02-01
HELPFUL DAIRY NOTES.

The calves should have haxseed jelly
with a little wheat bran every day.
AS some farmers are situated il pays
we'll to raise young COWS for the mar
ket.
Clean the stables twice every day
and use plenty Of absorbents in the
cutters.
a well-fed, well-cared-for cow not
only pays back every penny laid out on
her. but she pays you good profit in
hard cash every week in her life.
1t pays to give COWS water with the
chill taken off. There is no econ omy in
letting them drink ice-water in a cold
yard, and worse still to drive them to
a creek to drink
Don't neglect the calves and heifers.
They require especial care and a,1en-
ton. They should be kept clean by
brushing, and: should be handled every
day to keep them gentle.
Pieces of old wool blankets, cut the
proper size ard fastened with strings
sewed on to tie around the neck, under
the belly and around each hind leg, will
keep the blanket in place. As the calf
grows let the strings out.-Farm Jour
nal
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-02-01
FRESH BUTTER BEST.
Rest Quality Should Hc Consumed
Within Mt Least Two Weeka of
Its Manufncture.

The best butter is not product the
quality of which is TO be satisfactorily
preserved by packing or storage. The
delicate flavors which are character
istic of the choicest gilt-edged butter
never come out of the packing tub.
The best dairymen claim that the
finer the quality Of the butter, the less
liable it is to keep we'll, as the very
conditions which fit it for long keep
ing rob it of the quality necessary to
class it as gilt edged.
Fairly good results are secured by
packing properly butter of good quail
ity when first made. Butter of the
best quality should be consumed within
two weeks of its manufacture, even
better. within one week.
While coloring butter may add ma
terially to the appearance, it Gun add
nothing TO the quality, neither will it
disguise defects nor take out unde-
sirable additions never put in by the
COW. But the market demands good
golden color to the best of butter. and
though it may add nothing to the quail
ity, it does add to the appearance as de-
sired by the consumer, and the nearer
we can most fully meet the demands
of the market, the better the price it is
possible TO realize.
The colorirg adds but little to the
cost, and during the winter. at least, it
will be found necessary to use il con-
erably.-Up-to-Date Farming
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-02-01
H. SIF9 y :,
- - lss :: 9
SING A SONG.

II you'll sing a song as you go along.
In the face of the real or the fancied
wrong:
In spite o. the doubt if you'll fight it out,
And show q heart that is brave and stout:
If you laugh at the jeers and refuse the
tears,
You'll force the ever reluctant cheers
That the world denies when a, coward
cries,
To give to the man who bravely tries:
And youll win success with little song
If you'll sing the soi!g as you go along!
# You'll sing a song as YOU plod along,
You'!l find that the busy rushing throng
VIII catch the strain of the glad refrain;
That the sun will follow the binding rain;
That the clouds will fly from the blackened
sky:
That the stars will come out by and by;
And you'll make new friends, till hope de-
scends
From where the placid rainbow bends;
And all because of little song
II you'll sing a song as you pod along!
If you'll sing song as you trudge along,
You'll see that the singing will make you
strong;
And the heavy load and the rugged road.
And the sting and the stripe of the tor
tuous goad
Will soar with the note that you set afloat;
That the beam will change to a tritiing
mote:
That the world is bad when you are sad,
And bright and beautiful when glad;
That all you need is a little song
If you'll sing the song a. you trudge along!
Sunshine
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-02-01

will retain the stalks, allowing the cat
tie to strip off the leaves, corn and ten
der, eatable portions. The uneaten
portion can be cleaned out before fill
ing anew, and the useless stalks piled
up for hauling away or mixed with the
accommodating manure heap. where the
refuse of barn and stable is piled before
being hauled to the fields.
The rack is to be built against the
fence, SO that the filling can be done
from the outside, the outside of the
manger at a being only high enough
to retain the fodder. The frame of the
rack should be made of 2N4s. The rack
b should be made of four-inch fencing
lumber, the Stats about four inches
apart. The outside rack, c, should be
set out far enough so the cattle can
easily reach down inside to pick up the
chaf. To guard against any waste
here, it is We'll to have the bottom, e,
f1oored, and the floor surrounded by
a siN-inch board. The rack can be
made any length, according to the
amount of stock TO be fed.--American
Agricuiiurist.