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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-02
the cubic foot. will be worked. along the
two sides, about the protective deck for
the entire length of the vessel

the cubic foot. will be worked, along the
two sides, about the protective deck for
the entire length Of the vessel.
The material Of construction will, OF
course. be Of the high quality Of steel
which has entered into all the vessels Of
our Navy. The main or upper deck. in
addition to being built Of steel, will be the
only one upon which wood is to be laid.
The lower decks will all be of steel, COW
cred with linoleum or some other like ma
terial. The use of wood in the construc-
ton OF the vessels will be limited even
more strictly than 1t has been in the later
battleships. and all wood except that for
the sheathing of the bottom, will be cleo
trio freproofed. Bilge keels and heavy
docking keels will be fitted.
1t is proposed to make all OF these yes
sells flagships, and to do this it is neces-
sary to make provision for the accommoda-
ton of one flag officer, one commanding
officer, one chief OF staff, twenty ward
room officers, twelve Junior officers. ten
warrant officers. and sos crew and marines.
making a total Of .703. Both officers and
crew will have washrooms, bathrooms, and
other similar conveniences, such as will
place the comfort and healthfulness Of
these vessels very high in the scale.
The applications Of electricity on board
ere very much wider than in the case of
any other battleinlps In existence with the
possible exception of the Kearsarge and
Kentucky. All tile turrets have electrical
turning gear. and the ammunition hoists,
blowers to the turrets and general ven
tilatiou. the general workshop. and prac-
tically all of the auXiliaries, outside OF
the engineers department and excepting
capstan and steering gear, are to be cleo
trically driven. To provide for the power
required for these purposes there will be
installed in three ships with superposed
Iurrets eight engines ana dynamos. mount
ed on combination bedplates. two having
A rated output of 1,250 amperes at so volts
and six with G25 amperes at so volts The
Two ships with the S-inch guns in quadri-
lateral arrangement will be provided with
ten engines and dynanios. mounted on
bedplates. two with rated |
output of 1.250 amperes at so volts and |
eight with CPS amperes at so VOLTS |
Correspondence New York |
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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-02
A TEST CASE ON TRIAL.
The Com m issioners' Right To Issue
Certain Permits Questioned.

Certain Permits Questioned.
Hearing in the suit OF John Fl. Nolan
against the Chesapeake and Potomac Tele-
phone Company, to restrain 1t from max
ing telephone connection with premises
owned BY him on Columbia Road, was
begun yesterday morning before Justice
Barnard in Equity Court No. 2. The prop
erty in question, while owned by Nolan.
is leased by another person, who applied
to the Commissioners Of the District for
permit to make the telephone con-
nection referred to. This action was
taken by the lessee of the premises with
out the owners consent. The Commits
sioners, however. granted the application
to make the necessary connections.
In his complaint, Nolan states that it
is proposed to make the telephone con-
nection in question by stringing wires
from a pole across the pavement in front
OF his premises. This, he declares will
dishgure the appearance Of the front Of
his property and materially affect its
value. Aside from this, he claims that
sue permits for the making Of telephone
connection, under the existing circum-
stances.
The proceedings are in the way of a
test of the power of the Commissioners
to issue the permi, in question or others
under similar circumstances. The Ques-
ton involved Is: Have the Commissioners
authority under the law to issue permits
to string overhead wires beyond the
city limits.
The complainant is represented by At
torney F. d. Mckinney, and the tele-
phone company by Worthington, Heald 4
Frailey and Wilson & Hoehling. A. B. Du-
vail Attorney for the Commissioners, ap-
peared as friend OF the court, and ex-
pressed the opinion that. under the law,
the Commissioners had not the right or
power to graft the permit in question OF
others under similar surrounding circum-
stances.
The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone
Company, in its answer, contends that I'M
der the acts of Congress the Commits
sioners have authority to issue such per-
mits, and enumerates many instances in
which permits have been granted under
similar circumstances
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-02
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA.

ALEXANDRIA, Dec. 1.-Sidney Foster,
colored, who was committed to jail sew
eral days ago on the charge of committing
several petty robberies, was again brought
from his cell this morning. He admitted
several of the thefts and the mayor fined
him so and sentenced him to serve a
term Of six months in the city Jail.
A revival will commence tomorrow at
the Free Methodist Church in South Lee
Street.
The committee on light has temporarily
appointed Frank NJ Latham as superin-
tendent of the city gas works to fill the
vacancy caused by the resignation of c.
C. Bayley, the late superintendent. Harry
VI. Hantzmon and Frank w. Latham were
both placed in nomination, the former by
John T. Sweeney and the latter by Thomas
W. Clark. Latham received three votes
and Hantzmon one. Latham was declared
elected and the clerk of the gas works
was instructed to notify him. Mr.. Latham
has been filling the position of engineer at
the works. He today entered upon his
new duties.
A special election will be held on Tues
day next in the Second ward 10 fill the
vacancy now existing in the board of al
dermen by the recent death Of William H.
Maubury. His son. Frank Maubury, and
Joseph S. Beach are candidates for the po-
sition.
W. E. Blackstone, of Washington, will
address the Berkeley Brotherhood IN the
Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church to-
morrow afternoon at o'clock.
Services at the Railroad Reading Room
will be conducted by Rev. s. A. Wallis to-
morrow afternoon.
s. II. Lunt today sold at auction two
frame houses on the west side Of Column
bus Street, south of First Street. to Mrs.
r. l.. Brent, for S4i5.
Thieves last night entered the postoffice
at Waterford. Loudoun County. and Sc
cured about $50 in postage stamps No
money was secured. 1t is believed that
the parties who robbed this office also
robbed the offices in Fairfax County sew
eral days ago.
The property at the northeast corner
of Fairfax and Prince Streets. which was
to have been sold today, was Withdrawn.
The st. Adams. of Radford Va. today
defeated the Episcopal High School foot
ball team OF this city by a score of II to
s. The game was played at Charlottes-
Vile, Va, on the grounds of the Univer-
sity Of Virginia. This game was for the
school championship Of the State. Both
teams were evenly matched and the game
was q good one.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-02
A PREACHER GETS DAMAGES.
An Unusual Case in a North Caro-.
linn Court.

RALEIGH, " c., Dec. IA noted legal
contest in this State came TO close to-
day when the jury awarded to the Rev.
T. ]. Ga;tis, a Methodist minister, 500, 900
damages in his libel suit against the Rev.
DR.. John c. Kilgo. President of Trinity
College, B. n. Duke, the millionaire tobac-
co manufacturer, and w. r. Odell. a
wealthy cotton manufacturer. The last
two are trustees Of Trinity College. the
Methodist institution for young men in
North Carolina.
Mr.. GGttis sued for 100000 damages
The suit was based on speech made by
President KilgO. in which he said
Mr.. Gattis was a backslider. a hypocrite,
and that he retailed gossip over the oOun-
ter. Messrs. Duke and Odell were made
parties 10 the suit by reason of the fact
that as trustees of the college they voted
o have published DR.. Kilgos speech. The
suit involved the leaders of the Methodist
Church in North Carolina. 1t arose out
OF controversy between DR.. Kilgo and
Justice Walter Clark, of the North Caro-
lima Supreme Court.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-02
A PROPHECY.

The holidays will be here, and icastng
galore Children will eat more candy and sweets
than is good for them. and older people cram
themselves with mach more food than they can
OF indigestion and bilious colo, accompanied
with the most excrutiating pains. Buy bot
tie OF Chambcrlain's Collie Cholera. and Diarrhoea
Remedy now. and he prepared for them before
spending all your money FOR Christmas presents.
For sale 10y Henry Evans, Wholesale and retail,
and all druggists.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-02
Vatican Athletic Cluh.

The basketball team representing the
Vatican Athletic Club Is In the field for
match games and would like to meet all
teams under eighteen years OF age. The
players are: L. Ellis, z. Ellis Ball, Tuck
er, Guest. Mulhall and Watson. The team
claims the junior championship Of the
District. Challenges may be addressed to
c. A. Watson, 40 Sixth Street southeast
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-02
A White Lie.

Ff0m The IntfIanapOIIs Fress.J
"Did you have good in your Western
tour?" asked the newsgatherer.
'.YourG man" said the eminent tra:edian and
repertory actor, Mr.. Barnes former. in Cory
Gulch. sir, ve mad TO pu: the orchestra under the
stage"
That such was deemed necessary to save the
lives of the musicians, was, he thought, not
worthy of explanation.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-02

From the Chicago Tribune. J

HIUW tHt tNIc"Hu ITIHUHt.V
Your friends call you Judge do they notr'
asked the lawyer, frowning heavily at the witness.
"Ycs, SIR" the witness replied.
''No particular reason Tor calling you that, is
thereg'
well sir. you may not believe it, but before
] came to this State ] held an honorable and re-
sponsible position on the bench for eighteen
years"
.'Where?"
''In shoemaker's shop, sir
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-02

The coinage of the mints of the United
States for the month of November was
Goo pieces. valued at s16,5 100, OF
which s13.1s5, 900 was in half and double
eagles. The output of silver dollars was
:,462, 0Co; Of half dollars, 912 900; quarter
dollars, 100000; dimes. 20000; nickels,
e.5ls.0 900, and pennies. sap, 900.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-02

offer. An elderly and retired physician; nf. :
ran of Marion. Ma J.. one of the hundreds at
tTaetcd To this generous ann"unctmcn; and rs
result he is now completely cured vi bad fulf,
tuFc which was very hard to hold. Although -
years Of age he hal the courage and d,ternina'
ton 10 try this nov and no,cl method and nov
he lives in peace contcntucnt .ad s2tug.,y. Dir.
Ball looks back To- tie Old days OF crude methods
and in comparison giils The wonderful method oil
Dr.. Rice Us a marveous God end to the present
" = Rice asa : Main St. hdIihs. ~ y. and
he will send YOU free tTIa' OF us remarkable
home cure for rupture There is no pain, danger
operation, or an hours loss OF time. ana by
starting now you VII! be SQUAD aud well BY carly
spring.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-02

Heuioi's Senate. "The Queen OF all table
beverages, is fast becoming the most popular beer
p the city. Order a case OF Senate by 'phoning
81. Arlington Bottling Co., and you will readily
Gay this beer has very delicious favor.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-02
Any one using this remedy for rheu-
nafisn must take Michaie
Louis Quick Herb Cure.
Mr.. M;chale Louis:

Mr.. Michale Louis:
Herb Quick Cure Drink and Quick Pain Killer
is the most wonderful cure for rheumatism. Ny
husband had been the grestest sufferer from rheu-
rnausm for more than thirty years; he has tried
every remedy he could and none OF them gave
him more than temporary relief the pain return
ing as soon as the effect OF the medicine died
away.
When my husband began 10 take Louis treat
irent he was on crltcbes and could neither rest
by day nor sleep by night He had only taken
Louis treatment three days when he was entirely
without pain, Immediately threw away mis-
clutches, and never felt rheumatic pain aga n
He went TO work three weeks after taking this
wonderful cure.
MRS. ELIZABETH Il. PRATHER
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Office, 80 St. NV. Hours, 10 0 a. III. ;
6 10 c p. M For sale u all Druggists.
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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-02
Free to the
Ruptured
DIR. W. :. Rice. she We'll Known Au-
thOrity, Sends "a Trial of His
Famous Method Free to All.

There people who have been torturing
themselves for years with trusses. II is hoped
their attention will be drawn to Dr. Rce'- free
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-02
R0MULUS' ALTAR Stone
A Recent Discovery Made Among
Ancient Roman Ruins.

Italian Scientists Engaged in Deci-
pherfnE Inscriptions ON LonK-Bur-
led and Broken Tablets-Some of
the Words Yet LeEible-An Inter-
esting Topic for Students.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-02
Quick Pain Killer

Is a positive cure for Rheumatism.
Neuralgia, Toothache, Cramps in the
Stomach, sprains, Bruises or any kind OF
Pain.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-01-07
Election of Officers.

The annual meeting of the Pioneer
City Building and Loan Co. held last
evening at the Office of the company,
elected the following directors to
serve for the year 1900: ]. s. Simpson,
j. S. H. Torner, John Kaiser, A. L..
Gracey, s. ]. Hathaway, J.. NJ. Will
llams, N. Moore, w. H. II. Jett and H.
p. Smith. Mr.. o. P. Hyde was elected
Secretary and Treasurer, and Mr.. ]. C.
Brenan, Attorney for the Company.
After the election of the Board of Di-
rectors, that body met and elected ]. S.
Simpson, President and ]. s. H. Tor
ner, Vice President.
Preceding the election of the board
of directors the retiring board did a
very important thing in reducing the
interest rate to borrowers from 7A
per cent down to 6 per cent. This is
a favorable action TO the borrowing
public for 1t very materially cheapens
the price of money. This low rate ap-
plies to the borrowers already on the
books, whose aggregate loans are not
less than 100000.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-01-07
Cyrano de Bergerac.

The play of Cyrano de Bergerac Is
too well known to the reading public
of this city to require any words Of
comment on our part, but its presenta
tlon to the theatre goers last evening
was in every respect worthy of com-
mendation. Mr.. Newell, who takes the
leading part, "Cyrano" (and by the
way 1t is most difficult part) is GER
tainly deserving of the many favorable
comments he has received everywhere
on his splendid acting of the part. He
is we'll supported by his company ev-
cry member of which shows stage
qualifications of the first order. Ken
meth Davenport, as Count de Gulche," +"
Lucius Falrchild as Christian du
Neuvlllette," Harry Marlin, as "Vis-
count de Valvort" and Leila Falrchild,
as "Roxane," are especially worthy of
praise.
The scenery is grand and lends to
the play charming effect.
Throughout their three night en-
gagement here Mr.. Newell and his
company have won the most favorable
comment from the Marietta theatre
going public.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-01-07
he Marietta Daily Leader
SUNDAY. JAN. Z. 1900.
Buggy Smashed.

Capt. James H. Young, who has been
employed at Webster's oil refinery, had
a very narrow escape from death Sat
urday morning about $3.50 o'clock, at
the railroad crossing on Front street.
A yard engine was switching in that
nelghborhood and Capt. Young failed
to notice the approaching cars and
started across; one gate being raised
People who saw him start across in
front of the train held their breath ex-
pecting to see him ground to pieces as
the cars struck the vehicle. The Cap
tain hung to the lines, however, and f.
nally succeeded in getting himself and
The broken buggy out of the way with
out receiving any injuries beyond a
scare.
Yardmaster Whiting reports that as
the train was coming down the grade
fran the bridge, the lower gate was let
down and the upper gate was coming
down when Capt. Young drove through
Whiting also says that Capt. Young
stopped in the middle of the track Ev-
cry effort was made to stop the train
and the trainmen say that they were
not responsible for the accident.
The hind wheel of the buggy was all
that was broken.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-01-07
Ray Webster's Second Trial.

The second trial of Ray Webster at
Beverly on the charge of criminal as
sault upon Stella Wilson. was had be-
fore Squire Foreman yesterday in the
Township building at Beverly. A large
crowd had assembled to hear the trial.
At the close of tho evidence for the
Slate, Ralph Startling, attorney for the
defense, offered a motion to have the
defendant discharged on the ground
that the State had failed to make a
prlma facia case. The prosecution was
conducted by ]. C. Preston, ex-Prose-
cutting Attorney of Washington coun-
ty. After arguments pro and con the
Court sustained the motion and the de-
fendant was discharged. The holding
fthe court was greeted with round af-
ter round of applause by the bystand-
ers, after which His Honor gave the
young girl some fatherly advice.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-01-07
Breaking Ice.

The Catherine Davis is at work
trying to break the ice between the
mouth of the Muskingum and Knox's
boat yards, The object is to reach
and rescue the Francis j. Terrence be-
fore the thaw starts the gorges above
to running.
If the Davis reaches the florence in
time the latter will be brought to the
harbor at the mouth of the Muskingum
The Davis was making slow progress
at first. but the warmer weather yes
terday rotted the ice enough to make
1t break more easily.
The damage done to the Terrence by
the running out of the ice while she is
in her present position would probab-
ly be great,
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-01-07
Foot Race at Midnight.

A 100-yard dash is something that is
seldom witnessed at midnight in this
or any other city, but such an affair oc-
Cured last night on Front street, be-
low Butler.
Two young men had disagreed as to
each others ability in the racing line,
and decided the question by a practical
demonstration. In spite of the hour,
the race was witnessed by crowd of
spectators.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-01-07
Real Estate Sale.

G. b. Sunderland sold yesterday the
Cone property on Washington street,
owned by Messrs. Torner and Jordan,
to Mr.. A. T. Nye. The consideration
was about $4,000. The Let is one of
the finest in Marietta, and Is 80 by $50
feet in size.
We understand that Mr.. Nye will in
the spring build a fine residence on the
site and occupy the same,
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-01-07
THE CHURCHES.
Topics For Services at the Churches
Today.

Wayne Street Chapel-Rev d. T.
williams will preach on Sunday eve
ming.
st. Luke's Eplscopal-Regular SER
vices at 1O:3O and 1880. DR.. John
Boyd, rector.
st. Mary's Roman Cathollc--Servlces
at $3.50 a. m. and 1880 p. m. Rev. F.
NJ. Woesman, pastor.
Central Christians. Metzler, pastor
Preashing II a. m. and p. m. Sum
day School a. m Christian Endeav-
or G p. m.
Unitarian Church-Rev. e. A. Coil
pastor Morning subject: Common
Ground" Evening: Making Heaven" +"
Sunday School at $3.50 a. m.
First Presbyterian Church-FouHh
and Wooster streets. w. e. Roe pas
tor. Subject in the morning: "The
Present Religious Situation" In the
evening: "The Abiding Things"
"A. M. E.-Sermon 10;30 a. m. and
1880 p. m. Topic "The Old and New
Volume" Presiding Elder C. S. Gee
will preach Wednesday at 1880 p. m.
and administer the Lords Supper.
Sunday School 2:3O p m. Welcome to
ALL
German M. e. Church-Corner Third
and Wooster streets. II. Herzer pas
tor. Sunday School a. m. Service
10:3O a. m. Topic "Unsanctioned
Church People" At $50 p. m. Ep-
worth League. AT p. m. sermon.
Week of prayer following.
Gilman Avenue NJ. EAT 10: 10 a. m.
the pastors theme will be THE Seen
and the Unseen, Temporal and Eter-
nal" At p. m. his theme will be
"The Power of Sacred Song" All
other services as usual. A cordial well
come to all.
First Congregational Church--The
subject of the morning sermon will be
why are not more men in the church
esq" and of the evening, "The charac-
ter and work of D. L. Moody" Three
services will be held during the week
Of prayer on Monday, Wednesday and
Friday evenings.
First Baptist Church--Putnam above
Third. Rev. DR.. Kirtley, pastor. Bible
class at 9:15. c. H. Turner, Superin-
tendent. Communion and reception oi
new members at 1O:3O. Evening ser.
vice, subject "Be sure your sins will
find you out" Men especially invited
to evening service.
First U. B.-C. ]. Fox, pastor. Morn.
ing theme The Natural Cry of Regen.
Grated Souls" In the evening the sub
ject will be "The United Brethren
Church" The church has been observ'
ing the week of prayer this week. Re
vlval meetings begin next Monday eve
ming. We invite all, especially the un
saved to these services.
st. Luke's Lutheran Church-Corne
Scanned and Fourth streets. Sabbath
School at $3.50 a. m. Morning service
at 1O:3O a. m. Christian Endeavor a
p. m. AT this service the pastor viii
give the first of series of lectures an
nounced. Subject Natural Forces.
You are cordially invited to attent
these services. w. E. Brinkman, pas
tor.
First NJ. e. Church-Rev. w. D
Cherrington, pastor. Sunday School
a. IN. Junior League, 2 p. M. up
worth League, 6 p. m. Communion
service at 10:30 a. m, preceded will
an address by the pastor. Preaching
services at 7 p. m. Revival meeting
at this church every night this week
except Saturday. All are cordially in
| Vited to these meetings.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-01-07
Nearly Drowned.

Mr.. Bert Newton and hk little boy
broke through the ice near Rainbow,
on the Muskingum river Friday after
noon, and were rescued by Mr.. VIM.
Wagner. who was skating near that
place, The two were almost exhausted
and would have both drowned had 1t
not been for the timely aid of Mr..
Wagner.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-01-07
WHAT DO THE CHILDREN DRINK

Don't give them tea or coffee. Have
you tried the new food drink called
GRAIN-O? 1t is delicious and nour-
ishing and takes the place of coffee.
me more Grain-O you give the child
rem the more health you distribute
through their systems. Grain-O is
made of pure grains, and when prop
erly prepared tastes like the choice
grades of coffee but costs about n as
much. All grocers sell it. 15c and 25c
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-01-07

Milton Gregory. of Quarry street,
who has been reported very i'll with
mumps, is much better.
The Current Events Glass Is meet
ing with much favor with the intelli-
gent women of Marietta as was suppos-
ed would be the case. Tickets are now
ready and those who have Joined the
class may obtain them from Mrs. Tas-
ker Bosworth. The course will begin
Friday, Jan. 19.
Engine 101 of the Branch was TAX
en- to Chllllcothe yesterday to he
cleaned up. Engine 95 will be on the
run until Monday.
Mr.. B. E. Guyton left last night for
Cincinnati on a business trip.
Last night was an unusually quiet
Saturday night in police circles. The
weather probably rad something to do
with reducing the number of "plain
drunks" cn tEe register a, the city
prison.
Mrs. Chas. Hart, of Marietta, and
Miss Florence Randolph, of Columbus
who have been visiting Misses Julia
and Ne,tie Wait, will return home this
evening.-Sentinel.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-01-07
Little Boy Died.

The little son of l. T, Lewis, of Cen
tire Belpre, fell in kettle of boiling
soap several days ago, and was severe
ly burned. He suffered intense agony
until Friday. when death relieved his
sufrerings. The little fellow was four
years old.