davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-06-27
EIGHTEEN NEW POLICEMEN.
Promotions and Appointments An
nounced by Major Sylvester

nounced by Major Sylvester
Major Sylvester tbdayicompleted the list
of promotions in the Police Department
when he announced the advancement Of
the following fifteen men from class one
to class two. at salary of 500 a month
These are the fifteen additional pTivates
of class two authorized by the last ap-
Precipitation bill. The fortunate ones are:
w w Andrews, C. W. Neale, I. H
Ward, Anthony FenneIly, Daniel Connor
II. r. Warren, E. f. Jack, J. T. Kennedy,
b P. Batson, J. E. Sears, S. D. Edwards,
H. c. IFOagIand IL c. Trumbo J. =
O'Brien. and 7. SIsWheeIer
At the same time-AIajor Sylvester an
nounced- the following eighteen appoint
ments to class one:
Thomas T. Dollhouse. Clarence S CreeI
William II. Spearing. Jefferson A Thorn
as, Harry Selby, Arthur L. Lucas. John
T. Owens. Thomas F. Sweeney, James E
/ Hall, Timothy J. Cuiiinane. Alfred 0. Al
len, Joseph L. Farmer, William z. King,
Harry 2 CARAT, Charles c. Baston,
Gustave Lauton. Otis J. Trenis. Harry E.
Henabach-
This completes the roster of the de-
partment for the coming year with the
! exception OF few additional appoint
| ments which viii probably be made be-
| fore the last Of the week
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-06-27
TO BUILD A CLUBHOUSE.
BaItImOre's Athletic Organization
Completing Financial Plans.


Completing Financial Plans
BALTIMORE, June 27.-Au enthusiastic
meeting of the members OF the Baltimore
Athletic Club was held at the Hotel Rem
merit last night to take final steps pre-
paratory to beginning work on the new
clubhouse
Dr. B. Merrill HopEinson, president of
the club and chairman OF the building
committee, was ia the chair The com
rnittee reported that signatures have been
secured for the initiation fee from $50
members, and that the remaining 80,
which VIII bring the membership up to
the 1000 limit prescribed BY the coEsti-
tuition, have been promised. The initia-
ton fee is s25, emitting the member to a
certificate which he can transfer TO any
other person acceptable to the board Of
governors
On August Frank J KohIer, chairman
Of the finance committee. viii issue call
TO each member for one-haIf Of his iuitia-
ton fee. and when this money is received
building operations viii begin The site
finally selected is the vacant lot on the
west side OF Charles Street. between Oil
yer Street and Mount ROYAL Avenue It
IS thought that ground viii be broken
there by September /
The clubhouse IS expected 10 cost so
900. OF which initiation fees VIII provide
SIS 600. The remainder is 70 be raised by
bonds secured by g mortgage on the prop
erty DR.. Hopkinson said that these
bonds have practically been disposed Of
and that he has received promises which
viii insure their sale as soon as they are
offered. Several wealthy citizens have
offered TO advance the difference between
the proceeds OF the call for half the mi
tiation fee and the 81, 900 which the com
rnirten desires before II starts 10 build,
but the club has decided that the loan
viii not be necessary and that il can
raise money. enough without mourning any
Indebtedness except the bonds.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-06-27
SENATORS QUAY AND PENR0SE.
Pictures Presented to the PennsyL
wanna Republican association

Handsome portraits of Senators Quay
and Penrose we're presented TO the Penn
syIvania Republican Association Of the
District Of Columbia last night. After a
very eulOgfstic speech by James h.
Dawes. Senator Penrose was elected
member of the organization.
The association was reported to be in a
prosperous condition. Both United States
Senators from Pennsylvania not o7ly ap-
prove but ere in thorough accord tsith the
association and its objects. and it is an
uouuced that all Pennsylvania Republic
cans in Washington are expected to join
the association
After the meeting there was a smoker
and music under the direction of Secre-
tary Thomas J. Quigiey, who had secured
some good talent.
Among those taking part in the enter
taiunent were; Arthur Middleton, bass
solo; William MorselI. coon songs; Alfred
King. sentimental melodies: Dan Murphy,
John German, and Thomas ]. GuigIey.
tenor SOlOiStS, and Professors c McEn2ny
and Edward Gee, pianistS.
The association proposes TO give a Sc
ries Of social entertainments as soon as
cooler weather sets Ia.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-06-27
a CIGAR FACTORY BURNED.
The Plant Fired After the Receipt
of Warning Letters.

YORK, Pa, June 27.-D. c. Finch
baugh's large cigar factory at Shrews-
bury, York county, employing forty-fve
hands, was destroyed BY fire yesterday
morning, together with a large stock Of
cigars that were being held pending the
reduction Of the war tax next Monday.
Thu loss is $1,000, with light insurance.
Several days ago Mr. FLnchbaugh and
others received warning by letters that
all the factories at Shrewsbury would be
destroyed Last week an attempt Was
made 10 DUN another large factory.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-06-27
\ Nnrror. Escape From Drowning.

James Lewis, a thirteen-year-oId colored
boy. had a narrow escape from being
drowned yesterday afternoon while play
ing near a pond on the grounds Of the
old Washington brick yards. corner OF
Fourteenth Street and Florida Avenue
northeast While throwing sticks into
the water which is very deep, the Lewis
boy lost his balance and fell heddl0ng
into the water His companions cried for
help, and d passing citizen plunged head
youth. The stranger finally managed TO
secure q firm hold upon the eolored
youths collar and both were pulled up
on the bank by several men The youth,
badly scared. went to his home while
the unrswarded hero mOdeStly dressed
himself and walked away, refusing TO
give his name TO Policeman DuvaL
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-06-27
planted Dynamite for Revenge.

CLINTON. Mass, June 27.-In e1caYat-
ing for the removal OF q stone crusher
owned by Murphy Bros. AND IN use for
the construction OF reads for the Metro
poiitan Water Beard, several large dyna-
mite cartridges were discovered. and It is
claimed that they were buried with the in
tent Of injuri1g The men doing the ex-
cavating. It is believed that the deed
was done by the same men who, in a
spirit Of revenge for real or fancied
wrongs. stole a large dumber of the NOV
able parts and hid them in a house in the
town of BoyIstoa. The men alleged TO be
concerned in the theft have left this part
of the country.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-06-27
DIED.

FENTON-At his residence. 954 1st St sw--
THURSDAY. June D. 1901 at I2:05 a m, after a
long illness, WILLIAM. the beloved son of Annie
and the late Dennis Fenton-
Funeral from late residence, Saturday morning
at $50, and thence TO St Domlnle's church.
where requiem mass viii be said for the repose OF
his soul
BYRoN-On Wednesday, June 26, 1901, at 5
O'Clock. GEORGE SHEkELL BYRON. only son
OF Jams E. and Georgia L. Byron {nee She&eil-)
Funeral private rom his parents residence,
12I4 AZ st. sw.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-06-27
EIectrIc GO for Monnt Yernon.

The interesting route, quickness Of the trip,
and the convenient schedule make the electric
Vernon Railway a favoFite means Of traRSporta-
ton 10 The home aad tomb Of Washington
Electric trains which make the trip in either
direction IN about ffty-fve minutes. leave the
station Thirteen aBd-a-hsH Street and Peunsyl-
vanis Avenue, every Rou- from 10 q. III. to
o. m For almost the entire distance the trains
along the river. passing through the streets
OF Alexandria and trayeFsing the entire estate
at Mount Vernon. A competent guide accom-
psnies each train StoQ-over privileges at Alex
andria are allowed on al trains 70 the home and
tomb 81 Washington Trans o this line run
every forTy-fiye minutes Tor Arlington and AIeX-
sndria.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-06-27
HOW Miss sDrinr Died

NEW YORK, June Edward Spring
of this city, q brother Of Miss s z
Spring. who died at Stroudsburg, Pa
today said that his sister did not jump
of the rear platform Of the train on
which she was riding at the time she
received her injuries. but fell through the
open vestibuled door, Immediately behind
the dining car, when she was standing
just behind her attendant, who was max
ing some enquiries of the dining car con
ductor He also says that her death was
not due 10 injuries sustained by the fall.
but to heart failure brought on by the
shock
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-06-27
INTERFFRED WITH TRAINS.
warrant sworn Out for n North CIR
oIiua woman.

RALEIGH, n. c., June 27-Miss Teas
ley. Of Durham county, who for years has
been annoying the LynChDurg and Dur
ham division Of the Norfolk and Western
Railroad WIS arrested at her home, near
Durham, Tuesday on a warrant at iEsf
sworn cut by the company to prevent her
from longer interfering with its trains
She refused .. right Of way, refused pay
for it when condemned, swore the railroad
company had burned her home, refused
pay for it. wrapped herself in the national
flag and day and night put danger signals
on the track, white she stood on the track
thus stopping nearly all trains. The aft
dayit says she is insane and may wreck =
train unless the authorities take proper
steps.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-06-27
UNVEILED A NEW FOUNTAIN.
A Memorial Gift 10 the City of Prov
jdence, r. L.

PROVIDENCE, r. L, June 27.-In 1880
a communication was sent TO Mayor Ba-
ker by Paul Bajnotti. offering $4,000 for a
fountain to be erected in some public park
or place The only condition imposed by
the donor of the fund was that the foun-
tain should be known as The Carrie
Brown Memorial Fountain"
The offer was communicated to the City
Council and accepted. Competitive de-
signs were secured, and yesterday hand
some fountain, the the work of Miss Yam
dell. q noted scuiptress, was unveiled and
turned over to the park commissioners
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-06-27
DentI of Ebwa+d w. Hooper.

BOSTON. June Z7-Edward w Hooper.
a prominent citizen of Boston and Treas
urer of Harvard, for nearly quarter Of
a century, died Of pneumonia on Tuesday
at the Mclean Hospital, this city. after
a brief Illness. He was born in Boston in
December, 1870, and was graduated from
Harvard in 1879 In 1877 he became stew
ard of Harvard, an Office he held for two
years He was chosen its treasurer in
1876. and continued In that position until
1896 On his retirement, he received the
degree of Ii. D. Since that time he has
devoted himself to the care OF large trust
properties
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-06-27
SUMNER RESORTS.
Austin's Dog Bread

keeps the mouth clean and teeth good.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-06-27
want the Pneumntic Tubcs.

NEW YORK, June 2I--The Merchants
Association has mailed 1900 copies of
a circular to business men in the city
concerning the discontinuance Of the
pneumatic tube service. Forms Of COM
plant to the postmaster of this city and
the Merchants Association were also
sent. so that a record may be kept for
use in Congress next winter The asso-
citation believes that the discontinuance
of the service vii cause great delay in
the mails
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-06-27
:3QC LOT underwear. I7c.

Odds and ends of Corset Covers.
ChiIdren's Dresses, and Children's
Drawers viii be pat on sale tomorrow
for I7c- All positively 39c values.
These are all perfect and desirable
garments. Corset Covers made Of
good grade cambria. trimmed around
neck and armhOIeS with narrow en-
broidery; another style lace trimmed;
drawers umbrella style, trimmed with
finch cambria Tuffie. yoke bands cut
generously full: children's drawers all
sizes. prettiIy trimmed with embrCid-
err. tucISs above all are made of SJ-
perior grade OF musIin-the price Of lie
Is extraordinary.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-06-27
NARROWLY ESCAPED DEATH.
A Workman Thrown From a Yiaduct
by Live Wire.

RICHMOND. Va. June 27.-Frank Far
mer was at work on q viaduct beneath
which trolley wires run yesterday. To il
sulate the girders from the current,
wooden boards were placed Just under
them and the wires lay against them
One of the boards had a nail in it and the
nail touched live wire with one end and
the steel girder with the other
Farmer was at one end Of the girder
and about fifteen feet from the ground.
The nail completed the circuit and Far
mer fell as If he had been shot His foot
caught in the IRON lace work which held
the double girder together and, by this
means he was suspended until fellow
workmeu came to his aid. He was only
stunned
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-06-27
SPECIAL NOTICES.

PAISTERS, ATTENTION-AH members Of Mount
Vernon L A.. T79S. T. OF l., requested to
attend a special meeting FRIDAY JUNE IS
P n By order Il y. WILLIAM l. EARKIN,
Secretary
SPECIAL NOTICEThe Corcoran Gallery Of Art
VIII be closed 10 the public Rom JULY I 70
OCTOBER !. 1901, inclusive. F. B. MCGUIRE
SPECIAL NOTICING take this method Of noti-
iyIng the public that CHARLES F. PLUME IS no
longer IN our employ. ard n no manner what
ever IS he authorized 70 take execute any orders
for Us LANSBCRGH & BRO
REMOVAL NoTICE-Beg to inform my friends
and the public that I have removed my once
from No 81 St NV TO CO St NV FRED
G CIESEKING. Real Estate, Loans, ard Insur-
ance
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-06-27
THE ANAcosTIA FLATS.
Mr.. sIudd Expects to Urge Congress
TO Reclaim Them.

10 EtSctaEEA
Representative Sydney l. Mudd of
Maryland, who arrived here yesterday
said last night that he viii l-edoubIe
his efforts next winter to secure an ap-
preparation 10 reclaim the Anacortia fats
The amount Of money estimated 10 be
necessary IS 3. 0J0o51
Representative Mudd introduced in the
House last Congress two bills for this
purpose. One provided that the General
Government should bear the entire ex-
pense and the other required the District
OF Columbia 10 pay half The bills were
referred 10 the Committee on Rivers ana
HarboTs and were considered in connec-
ton with the River and Harbor bill Mr.
Mudd next winter VIII endeavor to have
the bills referred to the Committee on the
District Of Columbia. He said last night
that nothing could so improve the health
OF the AnacoSIla section as the reclama-
ton Of the fats. He called attention TO
report made to Congress several years
ago By the War Department which stated
that since the reclaEnat ton Of the Potomac
fats there had been marked decrease in
the number OF cases Of malaria as com
n Anseostia and thcrea bouts MI. AIudd
IS quite SangUine that when this matter
IS properly presented TO the House there
viii be no trouble in securing tie appro-
priation- It IS n work that must be done
he says and the sooner the better for the
health of the District
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-06-27
BROUGHT NEWS FROM NOME.
The steamer California Arrives al
seattle.

SEATTLE. Wash, June 27.-The steam
er California. with Nome news to the
18th, arrived yesterday having made the
round trip in twenty days. The fleet Of
Seattle steamers had arrived safely at
Nome. and up 10 the departure OF the
California, had landed 2,0J0 passengers
There were three feet Of snow on the
ground at Nome and all the creeks were
solidly frozen preventing mining opera
tious. The only mining done was along
the beach But little will be done on the
creek digEings before the 10th Of July
The health of the camp is good and ev-
erybody is hopeful Of a successful season
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-06-27
Exceptional values in
COrSetS.
30c C0rSets. Zoe

This lot of summer corsets is made
up Of odds and ends and Is our regl-
lar S9c gracc They will be sold at
the small figure of 19c. Well strapped
corsets; double stay front, in medium
and short waists. These are not in
ali sizes. but good variety Is shown.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-06-27
75c underwear, 30c.

Odd lot Of gowns. drawers. corset
covers. skirts. and cEEemise of excellent
quality Gowns made Empire, Moth
er Hubbard and Y-Shape; some with
embroidery and lace trimming; some
with hemstitched Jokes; drawers have
wide ffouHces Of embroidery and tuckSi
corset covers Of good grade cambria.
lace and embroidery trimmed; some
excellent grades of chemiSe and skirts.
Slightly mussed. Goods that are posi-
lively 75c values for 39c- An extraor-
binary offer
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-06-27
l5c coIored organizes, BIC.
Val. Iaces, &c ward.

Lot of Val Iaces and Honiton, point
d'esprit edges and insertings in
match sets; scroll and other effects;
double and single beading designs in
assorted widths; &c yard.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-06-27
PROJECTIONS FOR CLERKS.
n Number Employed in the Postof.
fee Department Advanced

Promotions in the office of William s.
sla. .enberger, Second Assistant Postmas-
ter General, were announced this morn
ing, as follows:
w c. Gaynor, from $3.50 to s., 500; J.
Z FIannery and John 3 Burg from
s.. 200 to 81, 400: Harry Hyman. F. A Kuns,
". E. Triem, z. s. Barber, A E. Latta-
from $1,000 TO S1.2O0; D H MeCOsh, John
McNitt, c. a. Ensiow, c. S. Myers, c. r.
Linfoot. from $3.50 to 81, 0G0; E. c Root,
W J. LatterfeId, John VI. Gron, F. A
Carpenter. to $500; c. ]. Simpson, to $40.
The promotions take effect July l.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-06-27
Odds and ends
in underwear.

We have made up from our June
sales, special lots-brotSen lots-odds
and ends. etc.-of summer underwear.
All are perfect and GesiTable-aud TO
close out the entire lot we offer the
very best grades at almost half and in
many cases half the original figure.
An early call is advised as in many
cases the lots are small.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-06-27
a Rouch Rfder Nfarries.

SUFFOLK. va. June 27.-Lieut w J.
Physfoc, inspector at Mount Pleasant
Military Academy, on Hudson River, New
York, and sergeant in RooseveIt's Rough
Riders during the Cuban campaign, yes
terday married Miss Nellie Underwood in
SmithfieId Va They left for the North
The bridegroom was formerly of ColuIn-
bia S. c.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-06-27
TO DRIVE OUT MOSQUITOES.
HaItImoreans Organize the New Jer-
Sey DISCRIMINATING Company

BALTIMORE. June 1.-TWO Baitimo-
reans have started novel enterprise
They will undertake the determination Of
mosquitoes in this city. Having investi-
gated the reports of Government officials
and arranged for large quantities of ex-
terminating fluid, they have organized
the New Jersey Mosquito Extermipa ting
Company.
The company proposes to furnish the
fluid and do the spraying for househoIders
at Il small price. Operations viii be CCm-
naenced here Immediately.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-06-27
SI.08 white dresses. CSC

Odds and ends IN children's white
dresses very pretty and well made:
some with long waist effect, tucked
yoke ruffie over shoulder Also some
piGue and colored dresses. all embroid-
cry trimmed. These are regular $f-9S
grades-tomoroW for 9Sc- The offer
stands without a parallel
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-06-27
25c white organdie. I2tc.

p pieces Of sheer white Organdie
fun 30 inches in width. win be put on
sale tomorrow at just half the actual
value sc grade fer Pie
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-06-27
SUICIDE AFTER A REPRImAND.
Il Fort Smith. Tenn, Girl Drinks Car
boIIc Acid.

MEMPHIS. Tenn, June Z7.-AIiss Grace
Sullivan. nineteen years old, a pretty girl
at Fort Smith, ATTENDED the Baptist
Church last night and whispered to the
young man accompanying her.
The couple received a severe reprimand
from the minister. The girl returned
home and committed suicide by drinking
carbelic acid
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-06-27
81 and IS trimmed las. SIS.

Those who have a trimmed hat to
buy can cougra tulate themselves for
having such an opportut :ty as this A
lot of lovely trimmed hats in many
shapes and all colc5-hats which
formerly sold for q and s. will be sold
tomorrow at S1-48.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-06-27
81 skirts. 69C.

Remarkable values in this lot OF
cambria SI1iTtS-EeIi made - good
grade of cannbric-9-inch fiounce of
embroidery-duSt rIIfffe An excellent
grade at S1-tomorow for CSC
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-06-27
TcHet articles.

Violet taIccm powder. 2c-Pstro-
leum jelly 3c-Best sperm machine
oil. 3c-Ceiluioid dressing combs and
fine rubber combs, 33e--LaTge size
Turkish wash rags. &c
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-06-27
Misses and child's SOC 10c
fegII0rn flats. ~

Misses and children's leghoTn fats.
with lace straw edge, round corners
the kind selling at soc about town-for
J9c tomorrow.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-06-27
"a no for women's $40
sD1sIO fo sI8 suifS

A lot of Spring Suits. Suits OF hand
some and most fashionable fabrics and
thoroughly fashionable which former
" sold for 80 to SIS: and which are
suitable for women going further
north for the summer: viii be offered
for 81 98
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-06-27
Thin skirts, CSC.

PoIka-tiot Skirts and Covert Skirts.
in black. blue. tan, grey. and brown
with flounce ard new hare-tFle same
garments selling at 81 elsewhere, tor
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-06-27
30c overaIIs. 2Ic,

Odd lot of boys overalIs; made of
heavy jean; with straps over shoulders
and with pockets; sell for &c; for &c
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-06-27
81 corsets, 49c.

At less than half price this standard
make W. b c0rsets: summer weight
are made Of imported coutil; trimmed
top and bottom; full boned; perfect
fitting. Only a limited quantity. INTEL
iigent buyers viii not miss this Uapre-
cedented opportunity. The regular 81
grades for 49c.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-06-27
Soc goWns. 25c.

Extraordinary offer in this lot of .
dozen Muslin Gowns. well made good
grade Of muslin; extra good width.
yoke OF fine tuckS; prettily trimmed
ruffie. Our regular SOC gown Special
Green Ticket Price, 25c
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-06-27
WOmen's 75c nntrimmed
rough split Jap. straw 71c
hats AOS

An opportunity tomorrow to buy the
fashionable summer hats of rough
split Jap Straw at less than one-haf
price. stylish shOrtback, Pan-Ameri-
can and Exposition shapes, in the
fashionable rough split Jap straw-au
sizes-shortbacks, with high, medium,
and low crowns. and medium and wide
brins-which are being sold elsewhere
at SAC tn I5c-fQT pc
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-06-27
Crash skirts. 35c.

Those very popular Linen Crash
Skirts-full width and made with deep
hems-instead OF SfO9 for 35c tomor-
row as an extraordinary special.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-06-27

laid in Rhode Island Avenue between
New Jersey Avenue and Fifth Street, at
an estimated cost of S22-
That 40 feet of 6-inch water main be
laid in the south side of East Capitol
Street, between Fourteenth and Fifteenth
Streets, at an estimated cost OF S32S-
That 100 feet of water main in Nebras-
ka Avenue be lowered at an estimated
cost OF about $50, Chargeable to the ap-
preparation for the high service system.
The Commissioners today issued an or
der to the effect that D. E AIcComb, Su-
perintendent of Sewers. and c. b Hunt.
the Computing Engineer. be authorized to
attend the annual convention 1901, of the
American Society of Civil Engineers. pro-
vided no expense shall be incurred BY the
District of Columbia in connection with
such attendance