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The Grit-advocate., 1901-08-30

The Foreign Tract society has trans
lated Bunyan's Pilgrims Progress"
into no less than ninety-fve different
languages and dialects. Some of these.
- might have been anticipated. are
Of . jaw-breaking character. So much
20. indeed. have the compositors Of
the Oxford University Press found the
Eskimo language to be that they have
demanded a higher rate Of payment In
regard to 1t.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-08-30

That concrete is to take the place Of
brick and stone a. building material
Is the hopeful belief OF Mr.. Edison.
who has discovered a cheap method OF
making Portland cement Before many
years. he says, a contractor will Just
take his wooden form-one of twenty
or thirty standard shapes-and go out
and pour house" which will cost
very little and will be nreproof. Hail
the happy day! Such structure should
be almost as imperishable as the bill
for the rent.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-08-30

canon city, SOlO., Aug. Xi.-l lie
Colorado Conference of the Methodist
Episcopal Church has concluded its Ia
bors after ordaining number of elders
and making appointments. On Sunday
afternoon the following We're ordained
elders: John Anderson of Hotchkiss.
w. f. Perry, Denver, w. f. Motfitt.
Black Hawk, and the following We're
ordained deacOns: George w. AndriX
and Professor Chambers. Denver:
George H. Manning, Sheridan Lake;
Jonathan Wilson, Del Norte: John j.
Lymer. College Springs, Iowa; Luphfer
Hart, Buena Vista.
The church was handsomely decor
ated with flowers. the center piece be-
ing n floral cross rising out of bank
Of flowers upon which rested an open
Bible. Following these exercises was
the memorial service. A high tribute
was paid to departed Father Dyer.
Yesterday was entirely devoted to
closing reports and unfinished bust
ness. The appointments We're read
late last evening and are as follows:
For the Denver district. X. \. Car
nine, presiding elder.
Akron. c. G. Rarick; Brush. b. E..
Jacobs; Burlington and Lansing. sup
Piled; Cheyenne Wells and Hugo, sup
piled: Denver, Argo and Greenwood.
w. F. Steele; Asbury. supplied; Berke-
ley. J. H. Merritt: Cameron Memorial,
c. b. Allen; Capitol Hill, o. r. Wright:
Christ Church. H. E. Warner; City
Mission. II. A. Carnine and w. \. Ed
wards: John Collins Church, l.. NJ.
Potashnisky: Fifth Avenue. n. II. Lee;
fsrurn av1 Evnnc Namnrinl NJ Rn
der; Grant Avenue, NJ. ID. Hornbeck:
w. f. Perry: st. James, A. A. John
son: Simpson. c. f. SETTER: Trinity. c.
NJ. Coburn and John Collins: Univers-
ity Park. +. f. Bean: Wright Mem
orial. Austin Chapman: Fort Logan, J..
A. Long; Littleton. H. S. Witherbee:
Wray and Glendale. C. w. Brldwell;
Yuma, to be supplied: II. A. Buchtel.
Chancellor of Denver University; A. a.
Hyde. professor of Denver University:
Claudius b. Spencer. editor Central
Christian Advocate: w. f. Mcdowell
secretary Board of Education: A. G.
Peck, pastor City Temple; J. p. Van
Pelt and A. II. Briggs. University
Park: G. r. Graft, Trinity Quarterly
Conference.
For the Greeley district. W. ID. Phi
fer, presiding elder.
Arvada. J. r. RAIDER: Atwood and
Moreno, Robert McIaren; Bald Noun
tain. A. Wehber; Black Hawk, \. b.
Glockner; Berthoud. to be supplied:
Brighton. ]. c. Lymer; Boulder, J. A.
Davis; Broomfield. J. f. White; Box
Elder. to be supplied; Bear River. to
be supplied; Central City. s. J. iog-
ers: Eldora. to be supplied; Erie. c. w.
Simmons; Eaton. 0. l.. Orton; Evans.
II. l.. Beardsley; Evergreen. II. O, Yer
non: Fort Lupton. II. J. Grace: Fort
Collins. !. w. Huston; Grover. to be
supplied; Georgetown, w. S. Young:
Golden. II. b. Collins: Greeley, r. 4.
Vincent; Greeley Circuit. ]. j. Post:
Holyoke. X. n. Smith; HaXtum. $ =.
HA,sk 40 80 % u. q / 6 ! g <s<t ! 81 o.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-08-30

One Of the most notable exemplars O!
peculiar dietary custom is an American
army officer Of good physique, who, iu
several years of exacting service at an
out-of-tb s-way western post, subsisted
entirely IN canned goods" 1t was his
custom 10 open cans at haphazard, q
single can for each meal; whether the
contents were fish. fowl, or flesh, vege-
tables, or fruit, he ate that and nothing
more, and he lives to tell the tale.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-08-30

Public attention has been centered
Of late upon the Chinese in their own
country; but the position Of Chinese In
the United States now demands con-
alteration. The act of 1882 suspended
the immigration of Chinese laborers for
ten years. and the act Of 1892 continued
the exclusion for ten years more. This
part Of the law will expire by limita-
tion next year. A bill will be introduced
In the next Congress to extend its pro
visions for another period of twenty
years. On the other hand. an effort will
be made to repeal the act. Thus the
whole question Of the treatment of
Chinese immigration will be reopened.
The Washington times., 1901-10-11
Marriage Licen.esr>su.,;

Marriage licenses were issued Yesterday to Joseph
II. Ward. District OF Columbia, aud Eta c.
Ricketts,, Gaithersburg, Md; Charles 4 oben-
chain Ponheld H.. and Ida v Collins hi,
trict of Columbia George ". Schneider an
MAY l. Broadus. Matthew Hunta, Cleveland Ohio.
and Mary Belle Carter, Amelia Court House
Va, Milton V. Wiley and Sarah Bowling Greek.
T. Irwin District OF Columbia. and Nellie L.
shepard Hartford, Conn, John y Spencer
Prince William County Va, and Carrie NJ Creel
Fauuuicr COUNTY Va.
The Washington times., 1901-10-11
The Death Record.

The following deaths Tor twenty-four hours were
reported at the Health Department up TO noon
YESTERDAY: William Mulholland 60 years; Sidney
T. Amanda Luckett. - years; CLAYTON Webster s
wears: Walker Morton. ~ years; Ann Rebecca
Mitchell as years: Lee Peters, 30 years; William
f. Hinkel. 80 years, EdWard Ross. % years;
Fannie Norris, IA years; Dolly Middleton Early,
10 years; Mary Gwendolin Ashburn, 10 yeats.
Lucy Clarke Campbell. 8 years; Clarence Law
son, years; Mary Allen l year; Alberta Ken
ney, 10 months; Crawford Young, l day.
The Washington times., 1901-10-11
Tbrevv Tomatoe.. Nor stone,.

John Norton and George Hickman, colored lads,
in the Police Court yesterday charged with
throwing missiles. policeman said they
gagged in q battle with stones on f Street Tues
day. Norton testified that he threw a tomato
at Hickman and Hickman alleges that after he
took bite Of il he threw it back to Norton.
In default Of fines OF - imposed each. the
youngsters were turned over to the Board Of
Children Guardians ior L period not to exceed
six months.
The Washington times., 1901-10-11
Her RivnI Badly Punished.

Eliza Winslow, oolored, appeared we'll pleased
with the job she had performed when called in
the Police Court yesterday to answer to a charge
OF assaulting Bessie Taylor also colored Bessie
showed indications OF severe punishment, and
Eliza bcamcd with content as she gazed upon her
battered antagonist and offered no cNouse for
her conduct. Judge Scott fined her $50 and in
default she will spend three months in the Dis
trigt iiil
The Washington times., 1901-10-11

National Primrose and Doekstader's Ninstrels
Columbia-Frank Daniels in Miss simplicity
evening. o.,
CbaSers-Otis Harlan in "A Bras Monkey.
afternoon and evening.
Arademy-.The Volunteer OrganiSt,' evening.
Kernan's-"Thc Merry Maidcns BUrlesquers,
afternoon and evening.
Bijou-The Bijou stock Company in burlesque
and vaudeville afternoon and evening.
The Washington times., 1901-10-11
T.xntion of Corporations.

The second meeting OF the Elizabeth Cady
stanton Study Club was Id last evening at
10 Fourteenth Street northwest. the home of
Miss Wood, the president An exhaustive paper
on taxation of corporations was presented by
Vr PhiIip Tindall They discussed the question
rom the local standpoint. After a discussion Of
he subject Mrs. Jennie l.. Mann read chapter
on corporation law from Judge Coxs recent
book. Lessons in Law for Women"
The Washington times., 1901-10-11
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.
Taken sick ON the street.

Mrs MARY barley was taken sick at the corner
OF seventh and Streets northwest Yesterday
morning but refused to 20 To the hospital
when the ambulance arrived She Is thlTiy-tve
years of age and lives at COS Street northwest.
The Washington times., 1901-10-11
nonk purcbn.c. property.

deed was placed record yesterday by
William \. Wimsatt and his wife, Florence ].
Wimsatt. conveying to the Home Savings Bank,
Of Washington. d. c.. part of lot No. l. in square
No 4si. for go 40. The property consists Of the
triangle on the east side OF Seventh Street
formed by the intersection OF X Street and Massa-
chusctts Avenue.
The Washington times., 1901-10-11
Threatened to Murder His Wife.

Crosby Tehan yesterday filed suit for divorce
against her husband, John }. Tehan, who sie
alleges has threatened 20 murder her, and also
beat her and abused her in most vile language.
The parties remarked IN this city in 1901 Mr.
Toiln declares that her husband lett her in 1870
because Mrs TChan quotes her husband he
afraid he would kill her and get into trouble
il he lived with her. James /. Pugh is named
counsel for the complainant
The Washington times., 1901-10-11
Six Months for bicycle Theft.

Alfred Coleman and John Queen, both colored,
we're sent to jail for SIX months by Judge Scott
in the United states branch OF the Police Court
yesterday for stealing three bicycles. Tie al
legged stolen wheels were the property Of William
H. Eckstein. George b. Wainwright. and Alex
ander j. Walker
The Washington times., 1901-10-11
Hand Mashed In IA Press.

William I. Armstrong had one of his hands
tadly mashed yesterday morning while feeding
4 printing press At 800 Prnnss lyania Avenue
northwest. lie wa, removed 10 the Emergency
!I,-p.tal. Armstrong is twcnty-threc years old
and lives at 131 Eleventh street northeast.
The Washington times., 1901-10-11
Alleged thief Forfeits Collateral.

Walter p. Carpenter forfeited 81 collateral in
,he Police Court yesterday, when called to
..-ycr charge Of yagrancy. The accusation o:
ufs Malone Wbccle>-, that Carpenter knew some
Eiug, about the alleged disappearance OF iewe!ry
,elonring 20 her valued at $500, appears to have
a.. en- nat as no mention Of his come tion with
ib, reported theft was made III court
The Washington times., 1901-10-11
Lenve Your order for Coal

While down town today. j. Maury Doves down
town Office is at cor. 18th and F. Best grades
of fuel, prompt delivery, lowest prices
The Washington times., 1901-10-11
STREET LIGHTING.

Low tide.................I:22 AN. and "a p. NJ.
High tide................7;Id AN. and 7:37 Pm.
The Washington times., 1901-10-11
ADJUSTMENTS.

Lamps lit today y.........................6 .6;o5 r VI
Lamps out tomorrow ow...-.--...-..-......5 .5;li AN
The Washington times., 1901-10-11

The Anacost!a and Potomac Railroad
Company receGuy requested a permit to
replace rs wooden poles on their right
of way on Nichols Avenue, from Sheri-
dan Avenue, Hillsdale. to Hamilton Ave
nue., Congress Heights. The matter was
considered in board meeting and there
decided that the request would be grant
ed, If the poles were symmetrically
shaped, straight and of a uniform size.
and were painted a dark green color and
pointed or rounded at the top.
After the permit was issued and the
work of erecting the poles had COM
menced the Electrical Engineer reported
to the Commissioners that the poles be
ing set did not come up to the condi-
tions named by the Commissioners.
Some of the poles, 1t was said, had been
condemned by the inspector. and others
were rough and the rounding at the top
was not well done. He asked instruc-
tions from the Commissioners as to what
course to pursue under the circumstances.
He was instructed yesterday. through
the Engineer Commissioner, that the con-
ditions named BY the Commissioners
were made, as far as possible, for the
accommodation of the company, and
were as liberal as could be allowed. He
was told that the poles should conform
to the conditions named, ard all poles
that do not should be promptly con-
demned. The Engineer Commissioner rec
commended that the company be in
formed of the instructions given to the
Electrical Engineer.
The Washington times., 1901-10-11
THE SUN AND MOO
TIDE TABLE.

sun rose.....G:Oj AN. sun sets...... :2s p,
Moon rises....5:Ii AN. Moon sets-.............
The Washington times., 1901-10-11
Washington --Paris

Among he interesting exhibit
ut the late Paris Exposition was
fne display OF Rorick Air Cushion
Trusses OF all kinds. supporters,
and various appliances for men,
women. and children. from l22i
St n. ", which took the high
est award over Al. competitors.
American and foreign. The Rorick
Air Cushion Truss Company leads
the world. TAO weeks trial. Two
years guarantee. Catalogue and
consultation free. 1924 F St n
The Washington times., 1901-10-11

Capt. Bowman II. McCalla. L. s. N,
recently requested the removal OF tree
from the parking in front Of premises at
the northwest corner of Massachusetts
Avenue ard Twentieth Street northwest.
The ground for the request was that this
tree retards the growth of the row of
trees at the curb, and that 1t prevents
the proper grading Of the parking.
After investigation and report by the
Superintendent of Parking the Engineer
Commissioner has forwarded the appl-
cation to his associates with the follow
inC statement:
The tree which it is desired to remove
is one of the row Of lndens placed back
Of the sidewalk, Massachusetts Avenue
being provided with double row-one
at the curb and the other back Of the
sidewalk. The tree in question IS one
of the finest Of the row, and II is be
leved that the symmetry Of the line
should not be marred nor should as large
and important tree as this be unneces-
sarily sacrificed !; is, therefore. recon-
mended that the applicant be informed
that 1t Is considered inadvisable to grant
his request for the reasons stated"
The Washington times., 1901-10-11

M +. Knorleine. residing at the corner
Of North Capitol and Patterson Streets.
recently addressed the Commissioners. re-
questing thir carly attention to the paw
ing of Patterson Street northeast The
Computing Engineer, in reporting his con-
sideratiOn of the request. states that no
work such as that referred to by Mr.
Knorleine has been ordered, but he is OF
the opinion that the street should be
macadamized. and he recommends that
the same be ordered from North Capitol
Street eastward about 500 feet The en-
Eineer says that the roadway is sulidly
built. and he thinks that if his recon-
mendaton Is adopted that the street will
be put in iirst-class condition
Capt II. c. Newcomer. assistant to the
Engineer Commissioner, in forwarding
the report to the board recommends that
the work in question be not undertaken
at the present time He suggests ttat
such minor repairs as may be needed
mail be made. ana that the street should
be lett with that for a while. He statcs
that similar work has been Recommended
III several localities where it is urgently
after first.
The Washington times., 1901-10-11

| Reply of the Engineer Commission-
! er-PoIes TO lie CONFERENCE.-The
Removal of Tree ON Parking
| Suacc UnfnVornbly Considered.
Messrs. Hufty & Hufty, of the Column
| bian Building. recently entered a protest
against the assessment for resetting the
curb adjacent to lot A. square 2S6. They
requested a reConsidt ration of the de-
cision recently made by the Board and a
reference of the matter to the Attorney
for the District for an opinion upon the
subject. The special assessment clerk, to
whom the letter of the Messrs. Hufty
was referred, has submitted the follow
ing statement:
The act of August Z. 1884, authorized
assessments for new curb and il would
seem only reasonable to suppose that it is
intended to confer authority to levy as
scssments for repairing or resetting curb.
Such information is strengthened by the
fact that said act authorizes assessments
for improving and repairing alleys and
sidewalks and provides as follows:
when new sidewalks or curbing are
hereafter required to be laid on streets
being improved, onc-half of the total cost
shall be assessed against abutting prop
governing in the assessment and permit
work
rs it to be supposed that Con-
sress intended to limit the authority Of
the Commissioners to the matter OF as
sessments for new curbing while ex-
tending such authority to repairs of al
leys and Sidewalks
Capt Lansing II. Beach, the Engineer
Commissioner in considering the matter.
has forwarded TO his associates his views
upon the question as follows:
The point made by Messrs. Hufty &
IIufty is that no ass ssments can be
made for resetting curb. They evidently
base their contention on the provision
contained in the appropriation act ap-
proved March >, 1895, which states:
" That when new sidewalks or curbing
are ht reaftcr required to bv laid on
streets being improved, one-half of the
total cost shall be assessed against abut-
ting property in like manner and under
the law governing in the case of compul-
sorry permit work, etc
1t appears, however, that the asse ss-
ment was not made under this law, but
that the curbing was reset in connection
with the laying of a new sidewalk under
the assessment and permit law approved
August 1. 1884, which authorizes the Com
missionerS to improve and repair side
walks ana to construct sidewalks
of such form and material as they
may determine, upon giving a prescribed
notice by adVe-tisemC nj. which notice
shall give the location and kind OF work
to be done, the kind Of materials to be
used and the estimated cost of the i'm
provement one-half of the total cost of
the work to he assessed pro rata against
the abutting property.
1t is believed that their contention is
not well taken. and it is suggested that
they be informed to this effect, and that
the Commissioners do not consider Ii nee
essary to refer the matter to their at
torney. 1T is suggested further that If
they wish to bring their point up in a
case the matter then can receive judi
cial Interpretation"
1t is understood that the views of the
Engineer Commissioner will prevail with
the Board, and that the attorneys will be
SO informed.
The Washington times., 1901-10-11
AFFAIRS OF THE DISTRICT.
Protest Against an Assessment
Levied for Resetting Curb.

Reply of the Engineer Commission
er-PoIes TO he CONFERENCE.-The
Removal of II Tree on Parking
Suacc UnfaVornbIy Considered.
The Washington times., 1901-10-11

500 yards of extra heavy twllled
grey domet hanncl. suitable for mems
shirts or women's. and chill
dren's undergarments - the 2 {
kind you pay 12izc form rem 10
rants. ..-...... -
The Washington times., 1901-10-11
TEMPERATURE.

Fair today. Partly cloudy tomorrow.
The Iola register., 1901-06-21
ABOUT SEVEN AND FORTY.
These Are Numbers That Occur Free
quentIy I'm biblical Records
and History.

Seven is holy number. Forty like
thirteen, is a superstitious one, says
the New York Press. Did you ever try
to enumerate its virtues? Moses was
40 days on the mount; Elijah was 40
days fed by ravens; the rain of the
flood fell 40 days; another 40 days eX-
pired before Noah opened the window
of the ark; 40 days was the period Of
embalming; Nineveh had 40 days to re-
pent; our Lord tasted 40 days; He was
seen 40 days after His resurrection;
st. Swithin betokens 40 days of rain or
dry weather; quarantine extends to
40 days; the privilege of sanctuary
was for 40 days; 40 days was the limit
for the payment of a fine for man
slaughter; the widow was allowed to
remain in her husbands house for 40
days after his death etc.
Hamlet loved Ophelia harder than
10000 brothers. The best tale in the
ARABIAN Nights" is about "Ali Baba
and the Forty Thieves" We all take
40 winks for IA short nap. The 39th arti-
cles of the Anglican church are 40
stripes, save one" The Jews were
forbidden by the Mosaic law to intlict
more than 40 stripes on an offender,
and for fear of breaking the law they
stopped short of the number.
The Iola register., 1901-06-21
PRINCES ARE INDICTED.
Mrs. Kennedy's Father and Two
Brothers as Accessories.

Kansas City, June 1S.-Before ad-
iourning last night the grand jury in
dicted c. w. Prince, VIII Prince and
Bert Prince, father and brothers of
Lulu Prince Kennedy, as accessories
to the murder of Philip H. Kennedy,
for which Mrs. Kennedy was found
guilty and given ten years in the state
penitentiary The verdict against
Mrs. Kennedy does not affect in any
way the punishment that may be iu-
posed upon any Of those who may be
found guilty Of being accessory to the
crime.
" hen the grand jury makes its re-
port of the indictments found against
the Princes the information that was
filed against them by Mr.. Hadley will
be dismissed, the men will be rear
rested and the father and Bert must
give bond again or go to Jail. 1t is
probable that the bond under which
they are at liberty now will be re-
newed. viii Prince is still in jail.
The motion for new trial for Mrs
Kennedy was not filed this morning as
was expected. The time limit for this
is Thursday morning, when if the mo-
tion for u new trial is overruled, the
appeal will be taken to the supreme
court.
Mrs. Kennedy's attorneys are work
ing had to get bond for her and to
effect an appeal A novel plan has
been adopted. Business men are be-
ing asked for subscriptions to defray
the expenses OF the appeal.
The Iola register., 1901-06-21
RUSSIA RETALIATES
Will Raise Duty on Bicycles From the
United States

New York, June lS. According to
Washington dispatch to the journal
of Commerce the recent action of the
Russian government in raising the
duty on bicycles when imported from
the United States is likely 10 be the
subject of friendly representations by
the department of state. The levy of
the special duty seems to be part of
OF the policy OF retaliation adopted
by the Russian government because of
the decision of the treasury depart
ment that countervailing duty was
levied under the Dingley law upon
Russian sugar, The action taken in
regard to bicycles, however, is as
cribed to the fact that Russian petro-
leum is subject to duty on entry into
the United States.
The right of the Russian govern
ment to impose the maximum tariff
when it is imposed upon imports from
certain other countries will probably
not be disputed by the state depart
ment, but il the duty on bicycles is
aimed at the United States alone il
will will properly be the subject OF
representation by Secretary Hay
! against its continuance.
The Iola register., 1901-06-21

Clark, who will lecture Monday night,
June24, on picturesque Public Men"
Mr.. Clark will also lecture Tuesday,
June 25 at o'clock, subject, "United
States of America in the Twentieth
Century," Mr.. Clark was on last
years programme to debate with SEN
ator Dolliver. He arrived in Ottawa
in time, but was taken i'll and did not
get to speak. He has given positive
assurance of being here this time.
July is expected to be the biggest
day the assembly has ever held
Charles Lands and Senator G. A.
Towne will both be here. July 4 will
be great day at the Ottawa Chautau-
qua.
The Topeka Commercial club has
selected July >, Musical Festival day,
as Topeka day, and large delegations
of Topeka citizens are expected to
come that day. The Topeka chorus,
$50 strong, will sing in the oratorio
redemption" that day.
Secretary Nusbaum and w. A. De-
ford, who visited Lincoln, Neb., on a
mission to induce w. j. Bryan, if
possible, to lecture here during the as
sembly, have returned disappointed in
their mission.
The Iola register., 1901-06-21
Glass Men Investigating.

The REGISTER some days ago told
of an eastern glass manufacturer who
would bring a committee of his work
men to the gas field with view to
locating plant. The following from
the Fort Scott Monitor proves that it
was not merely hot air talk, The
question now is will lola make proper
effort to see that the plant comes this
way.
j. ,R. Johnston, the eastern glass
manufacturer and capitalist, for whom
G. c. Nelson is to establish glass
plant in the gas regions, will employ
several hundred men. He and cem-
mittee OF eleven from the glass blow
ers' union have gone to Cotfeyville,
having met Mr.. Nelson in this city.
The committee will establish the plant,
Mr., Johnston following their dicta-
tion. The glass blowers union al
ways dictate where plant shall be
established. This is on account OF
the unhealthy business and it is nec-
essary that they get in as healthy a
climate as possible, The glass blow
ers' union is one of the strongest in
the world"