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Favor the Isthmian Canal.

We also ask the adoption of the following
resolution on A the isthmian 18th canal n4,o - .,o
fruit @ growers IN session at isai san
Impressed with the utter inability of the trans
continental railroads to handle the enormous
and rapid increase in traffic between the East
and West, urge Senators and Representa-
tives in Congress the pressing need Of adopting
the recommendations OF the istnnlan a &C, canal tta
construction of the canal.
Your committee would also advise the pas
sage of the following:
Whereas. The priceless relic OF an ancient
civilization known as Cleopatra's needle. is
now disintegrating and going to destruction
made at once to secure its removal to Cali
fornta, where Its safe preservation Tor the
ages to come may impart the pleasure and
profit of its contemplation for future genera
tions and where 1t may stand unique and
expressive exponent of the most valuable char
acteristics of the California climate; therefore
Resolved That the State Board of Horticult-
ure be requested to bring the matter to the
attention of the scientific associations and
municipal authorities of California cities as
suggested in detail in President Coopers an
nual address
A. H NAFTZGER Chairman.
President Benjamin Ide Wheeler of the
University of California spoke on the I'M
portance of the work Of the State Board
of Horticulture, saying in part as fol-
lows:
The ultra individualism which tolerated and
even loved the little rocky farms of New
Hampshire and Massachusetts, and spent It's
toll in building stone walls that served little
more purpose than stone heaps has done its
work and lived it's day, and a glorious day 1t
was: The old New England farmer depended
for his information about what seed to put in
and what to do with what came up therefrom
chiefly upon the half mythical traditions Of the
Farmers Almanac 1t was a day of small
lhngs and narrow outlook. These farms how
ever, even If they did produce small crops.
and apples very rough and very sour, availed
to produce type of men that have made
themselves felt in the conscience-power of this
whole land.
The old New England farmer did not look
to the State to help him in choosing his crops
or caring for them Indeed there was very
little the State could have done for him, ex-
cept to sap his manhood Everybody knows
what the effect of subsidy is and would be
under such conditions. There was very little,
probably nothing the State could have done
for him. Agriculture and fruit growing were
practiced according to the rule of thumb.
Some slender traditions derived from the fore
fathers-some of them good some of them bad
served to make up body of lore by which
those fine old farmers conducted themselves
as farmers In these later days men have
come to see that the processes Of farming and
fruit growing are just properly subjects of
scientific research any of the phenomena
which swarm about in the universe The un-
little farm could not have maintained an agri-
cultural chemist or botanist but when the
farmers put their heads together and their
hands. and interested the National Government
in encouraging and aiding study which should
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dustry at large in this country will be placed
in jeopardy and seriously impaired by the rati-
hcatfon of the convention for Jamaica, signed
July q. 1899, which proposes reduction In
the present tariff of 20 per cent on citrus fruits
and further, the convention with the French
republic signed July "a 1899, which proposes
reduction of duty of 20 per cent on nuts 10
10 per cent reduction on preserved fruits and
vegetables; and
Whereas, Fruit growers of the Pacihc Coast
look with alarm upon these unratited conVen-
tions. fearing their ratification in the near
future, in which event serious uncalled for
and unwarranted damage will accrue to the
fruit nut and wine industry, in which at the
now therefore, be it
Resolved, That the fruit growers OF Cali
fornia, in convention assembled, do most re-
spectfuly but earnestly and emphatically pro-
test against any and all reductions or changes
in the existing tariff rates between the United
States Of America and the republic OF France,
and the island of Jamaica, so far as they affect
fruits. nuts. olives, olive OIL wine, preserved
fruits and vegetables; and be 1t further
Resolved, That Representatives in Con-
gress be and hereby respectfully petitioned
to all honorable means at their command
to discourage and prevent the ratification of
| these conventions as at present outlined; and
| be 1t further
Resolved That these resolutions be engrossed
| the Pacific Coast delegation in Congress in
washington, D. c., requesting that this action
| on the part of the fruit growers OF the State
| of California in convention assembled, on this
| 5th day of December 1901, and that the action
| herein taken be made known to the honorable
President of these United States, members of
! the United States Senate and House of Repre-
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Cooperation Most
Strenuously
Urged.
Need of Better
ment of Condi=
tiOnS.

= OMEN from the fruit or
N " chards, some owners of large
MW properties, others the wives of
" " orchardists who take an act
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his shipment Will meet resulting often in
seriously overstockng the markets.
2 He has no assurance of fair treatment at
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adopted without discussions:
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 5, 1901
To the State Fruit Growers Convention
referred the annual address of President Coop
er. have had the address under consideration
and commend its careful perusal to the fruit
growers of California.
We especially emphasize the suggestions re-
garding the necessity of securing an appro-
ing parasites for insect pests, for revising the
present horticultural quarantine laws of the
State and for pure food legislation, and would
recommend that these matters be referred to
the State Board of Horticulture for action.
President Cooper's reference to the Louisiana
offer the following resolutions:
Whereas, The preparations being made for
a Worlds Exposition to be held in the city
of St. Louis in 1908 and
Whereas The preliminary arrangements and
financial backing give promise that the said
grandest in the worlds history, and
Whereas Past experience has demonstrated
that under WISE economical and experienced
management participation by California in
national and international expositions has
most effective. means of presenting our great
resources and unequaled advantages to the
Resolved, That 1t is the sense of the fruit
growers of California in convention assembled
! in San Francisco December 5. 1901 that Cali
| fornia should be adequately represented at
| the said st. Louis the Louisiana Purchase
Exposition. and we earnestly invoke the united
| all enterprising men to this end.
| We would suggest the appointment Of the
following committee to carry out this purpose:
General N. P. Chapman, Red Bluff. chair
| man; F, N. Woods, San Jose; H. Weinstock.
| Sacramento; A. H. Naftzger, Los Angeles;
| George P. Hail. San Diego: Frank Williams.
| Los Angeles; Senator S. G. Smith, Bakersfield;
A. R. Briggs Fresno; James A. Barr, Stock
ton.
The preservation of forests has received atten-
! ton at the hands of the president of this as
| sociation in his address, and we would sug-
| gest the adoption of the following resolution:
Resolved, That members in Congress be
] requested to present an act, and labor for Its
| adoption, setting aside from settlement for
homes all mountain lands unoccupied In the
! State of California, and restrict the devasta-
| tion caused by prospecting for minerals and
mining purposes.
Reciprocity Treaties.
In the address of President Cooper reference
is made to the reciprocity treaties and we
! would offer the following resolution and ask
| its adoption by this convention:
Whereas The Fifty-seventh Congress is now
| in session at Washington. ID. c., and the law
makers of the land will shortly be called upon
to consider and ratify certain reciprocity con-
ventions already entered into between the
United States of America and certain foreign
countries and refer particularly to the
convention with France and Jamaica; and
Whereas, The fruit growers Of California and
the Pacific Coast firmly believe that the ratif-
cation Of these conventions will seriously injure
the fruit nut and wine industry on the Pacific
Coast, and that the fruit. nut and wine in
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GOULTER'S RAT TAN WORKS,
227 SUFFER- STREET.
MUNYON'S
6 OIL D
CURE

Nearly everybody seems be taking Prof Nun
yon's old ure whenever cold appears. II
relieves the head nose. throat and lungs so quickly
that cold need no longer be forerunner of grippe
diphtheria or pneumonia A vial of the Cold Cure
is like life Insurance policy. Every one of his
remedies is as s1rc. Mostly z5c. vial. Guide 10
Health free Munv~n. New York and PHILADELPHIA
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LONDON Dec. 5.-Most Rev. James Edward
COwen Weldon. Bishop of Calcutta, has been
appointed canon Of Westminster Abbey, TO take
effect upon his resignation from the See of
Calcutta
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Chairman,s observation-disclosures.

At the afternoon session the committee
appointed to consider the recommended
tfons made by Chairman Ellwood Cooper
in his annual report presented the fol-
lowing report and resolutions, which were
ndnntnd rIithn11t discus sion.
Daily camera., 1901-04-03
FATTENING FOR THE BIG FAIR
Kansas City Live Stock Men Will Ex-
hibit Huge steer at the st.
Louis EXpGSitiOn.

Mammoth, the huge steer now at
the Kansas City stock yards, is to be
a prominent figure at the words fair
to be held in st. Louis in 1908, says
the Kansas City Times. or course,
Mammoth would be prominent fig
ure anywhere: He is seven feet one
inch in height, measures nine feet in
length and weighs about 1900 pounds.
And Mammoth is but ii baby, being
only two years of age. The baby is a
fine, healthy product, however, and in
three years he is expected to weigh at
least 5000 That is, he will if the doc
tor takes good care of his health, and
Mammoth is to have a special physi-
cian-a veterinary, of course. Then
he will have several acres on which
to Craze all by himself, and that com
bination should help him some.
l.. a. Allen, a prominent live stock
commission man at the stock yards, is
responsible for the agitation concern
ing this elephantine brute. Mr.. Allen
proposes to introduce a unique fea-
ture at the fair. His scheme is to
purchase Mammoth and to place him
on exhibition alongside of the small
est steer bred in the original Louisi-
ana tract. The two steers will thus
represent the growth and develop
ment of the Louisiana purchase since
the time of Jefferson. The small
steer will he ON bl a rnofic of tho terri
tory as it was when Napoleon dis
posed of ii in 1903. The large animal
will represent the wonderful strides
of the nineteenth century.
Both animals are fitting representa-
tiyes of the Louisiana territory, as
both were bred there The smaller
of the two, who might kick at being
shown up as back number if he had
any say as to the east of the allegory,
is scarcely four feet high. He is a
cousin of the famous Wing, that
weighed over 1000 pounds at eight
years of age. An organized movement
is already on foot for this display
three years from now. Mr.. Allen
stated to a reporter for the Times
that a syndicate would be formed to
buy the mammoth steer. The capital
stock of the company will be $4,000,
each share valued AT 500. \ number
of stockmen have already signified
their willingness to take an interest
in the affair.
All the plans have not yet been per-
fected, but after the ground where
the animal will Craze has been pur-
chased, a comfortable shed will be
built, and keeper and veterinary
surgeon engaged. Mammoth's part
ner will be selected from among the
small steers that still exist in the
state of Louisiana, the same breed
that was there when Jefferson pur-
chased the territory. Mammoth him
self is said to have been developed
from the same type. l.. Levy, wan
derer from Palestine. is said TO have
been the first to cultivate the big
branch from which Mammoth came.
The animal was raised by A. A..
Crandall, of Little River, Kan.
Daily camera., 1901-04-03
WHAT THE LETTERS MEANT,
An Old Baltimore Caterer Who Was
Not Behind Others of
Degree.

"When you mention the name OF
John Reilly you touch a reminiscent
chord in the hearts of hundreds of the
older residents of Baltimore" re-
marked well-known gentleman the
other day, says the Sun.
John Reilly" he continued, many
years ago kept saloon on South
street. 1t was a popular rendezvous
and always crowded.s 1t was then the
only place in the city where one could
get old ale on drsught, and his oysters
well, they were indescribable. His
fried oysters were savory enough to
tempt man to evil; the raw box was
continual source Of delight, and the
savory stews served drove away the
weightiest of business cares.
Reilly was jolly old man, full of
native wit and sparkling with keen
repartee. His place came to be the ia
vorite resort of the most brilliant men
of his day.
"On one occasion Reilly had to jour
ney to Philadelphia on business. 1t
was in the time of the old stage coach
es, and he made his way leisurely along.
Upon arriving there he registered at
one of the leading hotels. That leads
up to my story,
"At that time it was customary for
men to add to their signatures such
titles or evidences of dignity as they
possessed. When Reilly looked over
the hotel register he saw something
like this;
John Jones, Ii. D.
civilian Smith, A. NJ, A. B.
samuel johnson, d. d.
"Seizing a pen he inscribed the fol-
lowing: John Reilly, F. r. S. Then
he went about his business and spent a
pleasant and profitable afternoon.
Returning to the hotel at night he
was met by a committee of leading and
learned citizens They greeted him
their qualification that such a dis
tinguished man should be in their
midst. He was urgently requested to
deliver a lecture before some scientific
body during his stay. You see, they
judged from the mystic letters on the
hotel register that he was a fellow of
the royal society and had come to do
him honor.
REILLY was man Of imposing per-
sonal appearance. He made himself
very agreeable to the committee, but
could not name date for the lecture.
When they left him a friend asked the
reason of the demonstrate tion.
"'What do you mean by writing the
letters 'F. R. S" after your name, any
way?' he asked.
"'Well,' replied Mr.. Reilly, with
merry twinkle of the eye, they mean
Fried, raw and stewed," and serve
the best in Baltimore"
Daily camera., 1901-04-03

Tul1y, Kas., Feb. a, 1870.
have suffered untold pain at menstrual
periods for long time; was nervous, had no
appetite, and lost interest in everything; In
fact was miserable. I have taken four bottles
of Vino Of Cardui with Black-Draught when
needed and to-day Am entirely cured. can.
lave done for me.
Miss DELLA II. sTRAYy1,
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-18
WELL KNOWN TO THE POLICE.
An Ex-Convict Charged with Steal
ing Basket of Provisions.

Charles Garrett, alias Green, colored, a
well known character to the police of this
city. was locked up Saturday night by
Policeman Forteney, Of the Second pre-
cinct, charged with the larceny of bas-
ket of provisions from the stand of Fred
Miller, in the o Street Market. Garrett
is alleged to have carried the stolen goods
into Freemans Alley. When he esped
a policeman coming he tried to get away
but was soon ovcrtaken and carried TO
the box where the patrol wagon was
summoned
While at the box Forteney noticed that
the prisoner acted very strangely. Car
rett snatched a diamond pin which was
in his scarl and thrust it into his hip
pocket. The policeman questioned him
concerning the pin. but Garrett said he
threw il away. Upon arrival at the sta
tion the negro was stripped of his clothes
and the pin was found in one of his
shoes. The police are of the opinion that
Garrett stole the pin, and an investigation
will be made.
When searched at the station numerous
letters addressed to the Ohio penitentiary
were found Garrett having been released
hut a few weeks ago after having serV-
ed four wears there for larceny. He had
also in his possession book issued by
the late warden of that penal institution,
4. Coffin, giving the names and descrip-
lions of all prisoners who have escaped
from there and also all paroled convicts
who are wanted by the Ohio authorities
for which rewards of $50 have been Of
fered Garrett Will be given a hearing
in court today.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-18
FALSE PRETENCE CHARGED.
William Grey. Alleged Piano Thief,
to he Tried Today.

William v11ey, alias Charles Holmes. an
alleged piano thief, will be called to trial
this morning in Criminal Court No. ], be-
fore Justice Barnard and jury. The
specific charge against Grey is that of
obtaining goods under false pretences.
The prisoner does not look much like a
musical artist, although he has shown
great fondness for pianos.
According to the information received
by the police Grey came to Washington
about six weeks ago and secured lodgings
on Missouri Avenue, between Third and
Four-and-a-half Streets. A few days
after his arrival il is said he entered
Knabes music store on Pennsylvania
Avenue and entered into a contract for
the hire of piano. He had the instru-
ment moved to his room on Missouri
Avenue, where it remained for only few
days. Before a week had elapsed, ii is
said, he had the piano removed to a room
on Fourth Street, between II and l
Streets northwest. few days later he
sold the instrument to a person living on
Capitol Hill.
BY the terms of his contract with
Knabe, Grey was to pay the rental for the
piano weekly. At the end of the first
week an agent of the Knabe Company
had given but found that he and the
piano were missing. Further search de-
Veloped the fact that he had removed to
Fourth Street, between II and | Streets,
and had then disposed of the piano. The
police quickly located the piano mover
and took him into custody. The testi-
mony against Grey was submitted to the
grand jury and an indictment was re-
turned against him. charging him with
obtaining goods under false pretences.
1t was also stated that Grey had worked
the piano game in Baltimore shortly be
fore coming to this city. He will be rep
resented this morning when called to trial
by Attorney 4. S Colyar.
The case Of Liston y. Bass, who is un-
der indictment for violation of the United
States mail laws, will be called for trial
on Monday next. Bass is charged with
obtaining money from several persons in
different parts of the United States by
means Of a circular letter advertising an
institution known as the Civil Service Blu
reau of Education The circular stated
that Bass was the president of the insti-
tutioD
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-18
4 SEWAGE PUMPING PLANT
To Carry the City Refuse Across
the Eastern Branch.
Iia~ Worked Dat by the Engineer
Department Fivc-foot Pipes on
the River Bed A Proposition
for Getting Rid Of Storm Water.

One OF the largest and most important
Improvements undertaken in the District
Of Columbia is about to be begun under
the supervision of the Engineer Depart
menL II is the sewase pdmping station,
Wnlcs- VIII form a part Of the new sys-
tem If sewage disposal, that has been
worked out during the pasc two years.
The pumping station will be located at
the foot OF New Jersey Avenue southeast,
and, when completed will raise the sew
age OF the city to 4 sufficient height to
be carried across the Anacostia River to
the main line sewer which will carry the
refuse from point near Poplar Point
10 the Naval Magazine, and there dis
charge 1t into the Potomac.
With reference to the need of this work,
tn, Engineer Commissioner in his last
report to the Secretary of the Treasury
wrote as fellows: 1T is believed that
the most vital question now before the
Commissioners is that of proper sewage
disposal The sewage which is now de-
posted in the Potomac and on the flats
OF the Anacostia River. constitutes a
nOisome nuisance and a constant menace
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-18
Italian Fruit Vendors Arrested.

Policeman Fortency Of the Second precinct. on
Saturday night locked up at that station Petro
klopfergetfaus, George Mauiuraus. and Petro
Mondis Italian fruit venders whom lie charged
with having DISTRACTED passageway along Sew
euth Street northwest. After a great deal OF
trouble Statonkeeper Butler managed to make
known the cause OF their arrests TO the sons Of
Italy. and each man promptly put up s. collateral
for his appearance in court today.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-18

A fire WAS discovered in some waste paper
in shed in the rear OF l725 Pennsylvania Ave-
nue. northwest about ll,3O O'Clock yesterday
morning. The flames were cxtinguished before
any damage done. Hot ashes in contact with
the paper are supposed To have cansed the hre.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-18
Coming Before the Police Court

William Johnson alias Frank Pollard, who WIS
arrested Saturday night by Policeman A +. John
son. charged with breaking into Baltimore and
Ohio freight cars and stealing six bushels OF coal
and three bags OF oats, will be given hearing
in the Police Court this morning.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-18

National Richard Mansfield in Henry "
evening.
Columbia nleavencd Bread" evening.
Chase's New Grand-Polte Vaudeville after
noon and evening.
Iafayette-'Moths,' evening.
Academy-'Man's Enemy" evening.
Herman Dainty Duchess Burlesquers, ait
eInoon and evening.
Bijou-"winc. Woman, and Song" Afternoon
and nYnning
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-18

fire, supposed to have been caused by sparks
from passing locomotive, damaged house 200 X
Street southeast yesterday afternoon to the ex-
tent Of s25. The building is owned by Eliza
beth Nottingham and occupied by William John
son and others
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-18
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.


No official estimate of the damage to The city
postoffce by the fire which broke out about 3:ij
O'Clock yesterday morning near the stamp win
dow, has yet been made, but the loss will be
slight il is thought.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-18
While distinguishing n Fire.

While trying to extnguish the flames that were
consuming Il couch and curtains in her home, Us
Fifth Street southeast. late yesterday afternoon,
Mrs. Robert Parker was slightly burned about the
hands. The loss is estimated at SO.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-18

Harsh pursative remedies arc fast giving way
10 the gentle action and mild effects Of Carter's
Little Liver Pills. you try them, they will
certainly please you.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-18
.PAINE'S CELERY COMPOUND

phoua 1Is1 IL quart bottles OF the Wash
hohS "iOf tngton Brewing Co.'S FamouS
For Beer. G9ids9 Hop ad BsER for o. De-
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-18

Union Trust and Storage Co, lHI Street
rents safe deposit boxes Of various sizes S. year up
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-18
TIDE TABLE

sun rosc......o:OS AN. sun sets. 900 M
Moon rose.....i IS AN. Moon sets.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-18
nA -saAa:- Time.
ODf aaSAss=n OIIliRG
MONDAY. MARCH Is, 1901.
TEMPERATURE.

Fair today. with rising temperature; winds be-
coming snutheas;erly. Rain tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-18
To Aid a Destitute Family.

An entertainment FOR the benefit Of a deserv-
ing destitute family will he given at MeCauley's
Hall. POD Pennsylvania Avenue southeast, We'd
nesday night, March 90 at $50 o'clock. This
programme will be made up OF first-class local
talent including the Moutrose Quintette. Dam
cling will be INDUCED in later in the evening.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-18
ADJUSTMENTS.

Lamps lit today -
Lamps out tomorrow. ....-..............-5:l5 An
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-18
STREET LIGHTING.

Low tide. l2:lb 7. VI.
High tide \. NJ and sos P. NJ.