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Evening star., 1901-09-26
CYPRESS WATER MAINS.
Wooden Pipes i'm New Orleans q Gem
tury Old.
New Orleans TimesDemocrst.

From the New Orleans Times Democrat
The old sections of cypress pipe that
are being displayed in Chartres street
would seem to indicate that the water
question has been in existence as a public
question for many years. said a New Or
leans citizen yesterday, 'and there is prob
ably good lesson in the fact. But the
thing that impresses me most about these
old cypress mains is the fact that they are
SO wonderfully preserved. They are as
sound now as they were when they were
placed in the ground. The wood Is prob
ably harder than 1t was and shows no
signs Of decay. These wooden pipes made
of ordinary Louisiana cypress, were put
down nearly q century ago, and they con-
stituted the first waterworks system OF
the city of New Orleans They ran along
Custom House, Bienville. CONT St. Louis,
Chartres and Decatur streets. and when
the sections now displayed were dug up
they We're about three feet from the sur
face. The area was limited. being confined
to few blocks. The mains were connect
ed by steel jointings, and the pipes were
plugged with cypress plugs. The holes In
the cypress logs were probably five inches
In diameter. Wooden pumps were used
but gravity was the main force used in the
conduct of this primitive plant Whether
Benjamin Latrode was the pioneer in this
movement or not is uncertain. The records
are vague. and but little data are now OBJ
laiIdDlc Oh tnls interesting SUBJECT IL
known. however. that he was granted GER
tain privileges in 1911, and that the same
plant which he had conducted passed in
1888 to the Commercial Bank. corporation
which secured certain chartered rights by
an act of the Louisiana legislature of that
year, an act printed in a mixture of French
and English. This charter gave the bank
the privilege Of conducting the plant as fl
stood, with its wooden mains, or OF making
such changes as might comport with the
best interests OF the company and the COM
munity. These old mains probably repre-
sent more than two hundred years of
Louisiana history. The layers of the logs
would indicate that the trees were one hun
dred years old when put into use in the
earliest water works plant OF the city, and
since they have remained under the earth
Tor nearly century, they covered a good,
long period In the history of this section Of
the country. But the two interesting points
TO me is the fact that these old relics are
SO well preserved and that they show a
strong devotion on the part of early Or
ieanians to the subject of a water supply. Q
question which is still up before the states
men of our own time"
Evening star., 1901-09-26
CHINESE SARCASM.
Irony of an Editor in the Empire of
kuang-Hsu.

irony Oh du IN tHc III
huang-Hsu.
From the Pail Mall Gazette.
There are many people besides DIR. Par
ker who regard an editors position
"soft thing" and a certain number of
these persons have made their appearance
In unaccustomed China. where they are ex-
pending much time and labor in the cor
rection and godly admenition of the, editor
OF a native paper, whose robust reform
proclivities are offending against the i'm
mutabie laws of his land. Driven at length
to defend himself, the harassed journalist
addressed to his critics brief editorial. Of
which the following translation gives an
idea Of the Chinese conception Of sarcasm,
erroneously- declared to be non-existent by
many travellers. After preliminary ac-
Acknowledgement of fallibility, the article pro-
ceeds:
I'm future nothing which may be de-
scribed as new will appear in these col
umns and thereby prevent peoples under
standings from being enlightened. None
but bigoted members of the conceited liter
att will ever be called to assist upon the
editorial staff. We shall confine ourselves
to the affairs of the last dynasty, carefully
avoiding all reference to the family that
now rules China. We shall give our special
attention to fortune telling, witchcraft and
kindred subjects of truth, of which no one
has any doubt. A place Of supreme inn
portance will be given to the revered
teachings of geomancy and we shall show
that a mans good luck or misfortune is
controlled by the stars. We shall respect
fully beg his majesty to observe the old Gus
toms. and that the mandarins follow their
excellent and time honored methods of
transacting business. We shall resist with
all our strength every attempt to introduce
reforms, and Hest We should be tempted to
record any current events We resolve from
this time forward to dispense with the SER
vice of all reporters as useless waste of
money. We hope in this way to earn the
good will and support of all our readers,
firmly believing that II we faithfully do ac
cording to this honest and admirable ad-
vice the benefit will be manifested to ALL
Evening star., 1901-09-26
Recon- m nds IMPROVEMENT.

". A Mcfarland. superintendent Of the
water department, has recommended to the
District Commissioners that In equipping
the Trumbul street pumping station of the
department provision be made for a new
water end for the -million-gaIlon en-
gine now in service at the street pump
ing station. Mr. Mcfarland says that with
a water end the capacity of the pump
would be increased, under the present con-
ditions of pressure. to 12,000.00O gallons per
day. The cost of the Improvement is es-
timated at about $4,000
Evening star., 1901-09-26
Hanaicapped ON Forest reserves.

The general land office has received no
reports Of forest fires in Colorado. The
Office Is handicapped by the small amount
of expenditure 1t is authorized to make to
aid fire fighting. Commissioner Hermann
in his annual report, now about completed.
recommends that the legislative safeguards
as provided for fires within forestry reser-
vations be extended to all unreserved pub
lie timber domain In the United States.
thus enabling the government to draw on
the general appropriations for fighting fires
on unreserved lands. Commissioner Her.
mann's annual report also renews a recon-
mendation that hereafter the government
reserve all timber lands, the matured lint
ber on them only to be sold.
Evening star., 1901-09-26
United In MARRIAGE,

Miss Cora Finicon and John l.. Hutchin-
son of Anandale. Fairfax county Va,
came here few days ago on an excursion,
accompanied by two friends A marriage
license was obtained and the knot which
made the two and wife was tied by
Samuel c. Mills, justice of the peace The
couple spent the day sightseeing and re-
turned home on an evening train.
Evening star., 1901-09-26
Ask for INJUNCTION.

s. s. Daish & Sons have instituted pro-
ceedings for injunction against Warren F.
Brenizer. The court Is asked to enjoin
the defendant from constructing a railroad
for the purpose of moving the dirt and
other materials necessary to be moved in
grading and regulating Sd street east. It
Is asserted that the railroad would be a Sc
rious Inconvenience to the complainant.
Evening star., 1901-09-26
Body of Infant Found.

The dead body of a white infant was
found early this morning near the Hubbard
School. on Marshall street northwest, be-
tween Sherman avenue and 11th street
Charles Chase of 7i6 Farragut street dis
covered the body, and notified the police.
who took charge of It, Coroner hewitt
viewed the remains later in the day and
gave the necessary death certificate.
Evening star., 1901-09-26
Building Permits Issue

Building permits were issued today as
follows: ''-,
John Keefe. four two-story brick dwell
ings. 1902 to 1908 D street southeast: cost,
5000 =. ~:5,.... 80 - .{sa eas
Brooke & Harry, two-story brick store at
719 Goth street; cost, 1880.
$. Hawkins, twe7story frame dwelling,
18th street between .Hanilin and Irving
streets; cost, S1.200.
Emma P aHungerford. two-story frame
dwelling on 9th street between Hamilton
road and Savannah street. Congress
Heights; cost 81 600
James HI. Richards. addition to 6O4 and
COS G street southeast; cost. $500,
st. Adams vestry, repairs to st. Alban' s
Parish Hall, on Murdoch Mill road. Ten
leytown: cost, $400. 80 - - ~:
w. H. Carroll, two-story frame dwelling
on on 18th street, Deanwoods Heights; cost,
F. A. Tschiffely. repairs to 1909 and 1911
H street northeast; cost. $500. 49,
Ella j. Palmer. repairs to house on v
street between Sd and 9TH streets, Center
lexington; cost, S210.- ~. .., ~
Belle B. Baker, repairs to 1901 18th street
northwest; cost. 500.
Wm.> Anderson. repairs. to Seaton Hall,
corner 9th and d streets northwest; cost,
$125. -.s.-. r.
Evening star., 1901-09-26
Naval RetireInents.

Capts James NJ. Forsyth and George E.
Ide have been placed upon the retired list
of the navy upon their own applications
with the rank of rear admiral
Capt. Frank Courts has made applica-
ton for retirement under the disability
clause of the Revised Statutes. He will re-
tire with the rank of rear admiral Capt
Lewis w. Robinson has been retired with
the rank of rear admiral and Capt Robert
E. Impey with the rank of captain
Evening star., 1901-09-26
The Burial Service Read.

Dr. Hamlin read the burial service as
soon as the body had been placed at the
chancel, and at its conclusion paid a feel
ing tribute to Mr. Wilson. His talents and
accomplishments, said DR.. Hamlin, We're
too well known to need recital. By indus
try and fidelity .he had successfully filled
the high places he had attained.
He began life with moderate opportunity;
he had no advantage of high education. yet
with a good intelligence and high ideals he
began at the outset to make a brilliant
name. AS a judge and as a representative
all demands His congressional career was
brief. covering but four years. but, his at
tainments were q SO recognized that
he was made chairman. Of the COM
mittee which Investigated the District of
Columbia affairs, tand whose work resulted
in bringing about the present form of Dis
triet governments For that, if for nothing
else, said DR.. Hamljn the community owed
MIR. Wilson an everlasting debt of grati-
tude, aside from the personal friendship he
gained and the affection heeinspired.
His success and achievements were rot
what would make2hira most remembered,
he added. sMemory IofEItheses might fade,
but none. could forget HIS ,uHfailing charity,
his tender gentleness, the traits that made
his social and home life sweet and beauti-
ful. - -a -sae
At the conclusion of Dr. Hamlin's re-
marks. Mr.. Frank p. Reside sang Lead
Kindly Light and the services closed with
prayer by DR.. Hamlin and the offering of
the Lords Prayer, in which the gathering
!oiIted. ,.. r-- ..-.
At their conclusion the remains were
taken to Oak Hill cemetery for private in
terfnent t
Evening star., 1901-09-26
Request RemovaI Of r. R. Tr.ck.

Request Removal OF n. r.. Tracks.
Kelley & Chamberlain Of OIL Louisiana
avenue have written to the District Com
missioners requesting the removal Of the
tracks on Louisiana avenue northwest be-
tween 9th and 10th streets. and the repair
formed that the Commissioners are now
making efforts to that end and hope for
favorable results soon The Commission.
ers have made similar response to the
complaint OF J. J. Glennan in regard to
the abandoned car tracks on I'd street
southwest. 7fs. :. -ssss.
Evening star., 1901-09-26
The Use of the Metric system

In a report to the State Department
August 26. United States Consul Haynes at
Rouen calls the attention of American ex-
porters to the fact that the metric system
is today compulsory in twenty countries.
Germany. Austria-Hungary. Belgium. Spain.
France. Greece. Italy. Netherlands Portu-
gal. Roumanfa, Servia, Norway. Sweden.
Switzerland, Argentine Republic Brazil,
Chile, Mexico. Peru and Venezuela; repre-
senting more than 500. 600 coo inha bitants.
Evening star., 1901-09-26
Guaranteed Dinner Invitations.
rom the L0ndon Court Journal

1t is seriously stated that the --latest
fashion in the issuing Of dinner invitations
is to back the card Invitation with the
printed menu of the dinner which you are
requested the pleasure of eating. There
are, Of course, countless men who would
welcome such an Invitation, especially IL it
also included a guarantee as to the wines
that would accompany the dinner. but il Is
to be feared that the menu invitation card
viii remain where-ft Is at present
Evening star., 1901-09-26
Death Of Mrs. Dlemer.

Mrs. Mary Diemer. wife of Jacob Diemer
of 625 d street northwest, died this morn
ing at a local hospital. She was operated
upon Saturday and yesterday she seemed
bright and cheerful. but a change for the
worse came during the night and death
ensued about 10 O'Clock this morning.
Mrs. Diemers husband and two sons. ia
cob J. and Francis Dierner. survive her
The deceased was native of Limerick
county, ireland. where she was born fifty
seven years ago. Her maiden name was
McEnery and she was married in this city
in 1870 Her funeral will take place from
St. Patrick's Church Saturday morning at
10 O'Clock. 1nterment will be at Mt. Oivet
Evening star., 1901-09-26
Result Of Di.orderly Conduc,

William Ulrtch was today fined $40 in the
Police Court by Judge Kimball, and in de-
fault OF payment was sent down for sixty
days. for disorderiy conduct on sth street
southwest last night According to the eyj.
Ulrich recently In a Police Court case. and
last evening the two men met for the first
time since that trial. Ulrich, 1t is said an
nonnced his intention of getting even with
Orem. and created a scene, which resulted
In his being taken into custody.
Evening star., 1901-09-26

Chief Engineer Robert W. Dutton OF the
District fire department has stated to the
District Commissioners that two horses of
the department have been condemned. and
he recommends that they be turned over to
other branches % the District service
Evening star., 1901-09-26

The Commissioners have approved the
application of S. S. Shedd & Brother for
permission to connect the Schlitz brewery
building on ID street southwest direct to
the main sewer. omitting the usual running
tran
Evening star., 1901-09-26
For Temporary clerk Hire.

Mr.. Hopeweii' H s'Darneille, the District
assessor, has wriffan TO the District Conn
missioners, asking that an item Of $3.50
for temporary clerk hire be inserted In his
estimates for the support Of his Office dur
ing the next fiscal year. Tbs appropriation
is necessary. he states, % properly. change
the tax rolls to conform to the triennial
assessment of 1901-1906.s s53f
Evening star., 1901-09-26
The Sfere of Pekfn.

DIR. Fem, who spent many years of his
life in China as a missionary, win deliver
free lecture on the siege of Pekin at the
Church of the Covenant next Wednesday
evening. e
Evening star., 1901-09-26
Naval orders.

Commanders John v. B. Bieecker and
Thomas c. Mclean have been detached
from the commands OF the Marietta and
Castine. respectively and ordered to- their
Evening star., 1901-09-26
Recommend. Issuance of Pc,

The inspector of plumbing has recon-
mended to the District Commissioners that
permission be granted to Mrs Mary Nc
Cauly to use one sewer connection for
premises 211 and 213 I'd street southwest
He says the houses are small frame af-
fairs and viii soon give way to improve
nlentS.
Evening star., 1901-09-26
So. so for Wornen's
~ S8 Suits.
SM.5O for Women's
" Sis Suits.
homes on waiting orders

Lieut. Alexander Sharp has been de-
tached from the Hartford and ordered to
duty in the secretary's office at the Navy
Department =
Evening star., 1901-09-26
No Deyelopments I'm Strike.

No new. aeyasopmAnts,-sin the paper
hangers strike tnpe been made since yes
terday The warts practically at stand
stills from the.aasi irifEFs 81 STANDPOINT. al
though the houses are said to be filling
their orders pronptlyn and with no dim-
Evening star., 1901-09-26
Death FROM lNaturar Canse..

Louise sanderss eooloffssd. nine months old.
died suddenly about 8 O'Clock this morn
ing at 126 Madison street northwest. Coro-
ner hewitt was caTied to the house, as
there had been 10 phytician in attendance.
and after investigation, gave; q certificate
Of death from natural causes.
Evening star., 1901-09-26

One case Of Extra Heavy Canton Flannel;
the tine twill sort. which. as you know sells
for 81. ward, 90 60 tomorrow for Sc. yard
Evening star., 1901-09-26
!. Supposed to. BE Mad.

A dog supposefbto be mad was shot this
morning by Policeman Wilson. The AMI
NAL belonged to rMrs,.J. w. Chapman Of
Evening star., 1901-09-26
Brush Binding, 4Ac.
Canton Flannel, Sc.

Instead Of Sc. yard for best quality Brush
Binding. IN colors. tomorrow for zL,c a rarf
Evening star., 1901-09-26
Fruit=of=the=Loom Mus
lin. 6Isc.
19c. Towels, 11Ac.

The genuine Fruit OF the Loom Maslin for
6ssc- yard; cut from the Niece
Evening star., 1901-09-26
Notions for &c.

Kings Sewing Cotton; loo-yard spcols Best
Black SILK; balls OF Darning Cotton I'm all
cnlors. 2c
Evening star., 1901-09-26
Torchon Laces, 3Hc.

Lot OF Torchon Laces and Insertings from
Il to inches wide. In match sets: heavy and
fine patterns; handsome designs: 3LSc a yard
Evening star., 1901-09-26

Lot Of % dozen Honeycomb Towels with
deep fringe: IL yards long and * yard Wide;
instead ef i9e, for if1xc.
Evening star., 1901-09-26
At the Church OF the Covenant.

Assembled within the church was a
gathering which attested- anew the high
place Mr.. Wilson held in the hearts, of the
community. 1t was dfstinctiveiy a repre-
sentative throng in every sense that uccu-
pied every pew in the coinmodious edifice.
Official and civil Washington was there,
and all stood as the coffin was borne into
the church. while Rev DR.. Teunis s. Ham,
lin solemnly recited, Il am the resurrec-
ton and the life while the organ softly
played. s.f4, e.,=.
The procession down the main aisle was
led by the honorary pallbearers, who were
Secretary Wilson. of the Department Of
Agriculture; Gen. John NJ. Wilson, Chaplin
Brown president of the Bar Association;
Mr.. Justice Brewer, Senator McComas.
Judge c. c.. Cole, Admiral Dewey. Rear
Admiral Schley, William Thompson Har-
ris Justice Bingham. Judge Morris.
George E. Hamilton, General Sherwin of
Boston, Horace S. Cummings, Mr. Bethel.
Joseph H. Crawford. Thomas r. Jones, l..
p Shoemaker, r. Ross Perry and J. j.
Darlington.
Then came the coffin, borne by the active
pallbearers, Messrs-- E7W Van Dyke, ]. M.
Nolan, John B. Henderson, jr., Charles
Frailey, James W. Greer, W. J. Lambert,
William T. S. Curtis and Frederick E.
Chaplin.
There were no decorations save the beau
tiful floral offerings
Evening star., 1901-09-26
LAST RITES. OVER THE DEAD
THE REMAINs6F ATTORNEY WILSON
LAID T0 REST.
FuneraI servfcesdHefd,1'his afternoon
at ChGfTh sof fne sEovenant-
FIorhf tributes.

With his familiar features wearing an
expression of nathralHess in death all that
Is mortal of jeremiah NJ Wilson reposed
this morning in a massive burial casket in
the rear drawing room of his late resi-
dence No. 1712 street. The lower half of
the receptacle was massed with exquisite
flowers. Through the glass upper portion
hosts of mourning friends took their last
fearful look upon the yisage of him they
loved so we'll. The visitors passed through
veritable floral walls, composed of the
last offerings of those who knew him best
and regarded him most tenderiy, which
were arranged about the apartment. Nota-
BILE among these tributes was magnifi-
cent wreath of mauve orchids and lilies
of the valley, resting upon. galax leaves.
This was sent by the employees of the Ches-
apeake and Potomac Telephone Company.
of which Mr. Wilson was president, and
was testimonial of their appreciation of
the kind solicitude he had ever exhibited
in their behalf ss.ss
Friends were still coming on their mourn
fui mission when the casket was closed
and removed to the Church of the Cove
nant .... -.
Evening star., 1901-09-26
z0c. Underskirts. AQc.

Lot Of odds and ends In women'S Black Ner-
cerized Underskirts, with deep umbrella nounc,.s
finished with 4-inch rafiie at bottom. such as
are sold regularly at 7gc.. for 49c.
Evening star., 1901-09-26
bingham Dresses. 1Qc.

Odd lot Of Children's Dark Gingham DreSse
made full width and length. with yokes trtu
med with colored embroidery. instead of 2ac
fer i9c.
Evening star., 1901-09-26

100 dozen OF the Newest Shane Wings In
black and also white. which came to us ut
about One-r third their actual price viii be
turned over to you tomorrow morning at pro-
pertionate price. They most desirabiy styi-
ish for trimming, and win be appreciated by
saving women. Choice for f5c. instead II Soc
Evening star., 1901-09-26
Infants SfiDs, 2Sc,

Odd lot Of Infants Cambria Slips. with woke
OF ni'e embroidery; ~ good length aud width:
special for tomorrow for 25c.
Evening star., 1901-09-26
Muslin Drawers, 1Sc.
40c. Yelling, 2Sc,

Lot Of Muslin Drawers for women with v
hrella rufiies and fine tucks. instead of =.
for l5c
Evening star., 1901-09-26

The latest Hat and Face Yelling; white with
black spots; black with black spots; the new
est shade OF blue with white; plain colnrs aud
Tuxedo mesh: latest creations; instead OF 4ar
a yard. tomorrow for 25c.
Evening star., 1901-09-26
15c. Pillow Gases, llHc.

lot Of Dwight Anchor Muslin Pillow Cases
~ by 80 inches In size; made with wide hems
and most carefully finished: the regular lac
grade, for tomorrow. fftsc.
Evening star., 1901-09-26
lOc. Handkerchiefs. AMc

Lot of Mems and womeu's Sheer Linen Hand
kerchiefs. with wide and narrow and medium
wide borders, 4Isc instead of iac.
Evening star., 1901-09-26

= D1n r1R m mi p17Sp N0UrrnG
>.
70c. Underskirts, 49c.
Lot Of odds and ends In Women's Black Ner-
ceriIed bnderskirts, with deep umbrella nouncs.s
nnlShed with 4.ihch raaie at bottom. such
Ene.nt., c1;. 9e
~
odu lot OF Infants Cambria Slips. with yoke
OF niie embroidery: of good length aud width:
o;ars,,..,-D Du I'm
III SSS~Ss h1$'
Odd lot Of ChiLdren's Dark GIngham Dresses
Far %Sd nsc with 'ol0red embroidery instead Of 2'o
WuSl1U drawers. ISC
for 'F'is Isc, F0'F' AND n'' '"'h' instead Of 2'r
4oc. Yelling. 2sc.
,,arS ,. nats, hat sn ana ace Yelling. white with
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-05
PRESIDENT MESSAGE
READ 70 CONGRESS
Governmental Problems
Dwell On at Length in
the Document.
Urges EXCLUSION OF The ANARCHISTS
Czolgosz and His Ink Enemies Of
the Human Race.
THE MERITS OF RECIPROCITY.

PRESIDENT Defends the WORKINGS or +so
Protective Tariff-Construction OF tho
/ Nioarasuan Canal Urged, and the Lay
Ing of Cable to Hawaii and the
Philippines-Changes in the Present
: Militia Laws Recommendod-Th Navy.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-05
Question Of Reclproolty.

There is general acquiesence in our pres-
ent tariff system as a national policy. The
tinuity and stability of this economic policy.
Nothing could be more unwise than to dis
turb the business interests Of the country by
apprehension. uncertainty are exactly what
we wish to avoid in the interest of our COM
mercial and material well-being. Our expert
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-05

lation will generally be both unwise and in
effective unless undertaken after calm inquiry
and with sober self-restraint. Much of the
LEGISLATION directed ut the trusts would have
been exceedingly mischieyous had it not also
been entirely Ineffective. In dealing with
business interests, for the government to un-
ucrtake by crude and ill-considered legisa-
ton to do what may turn out to be bad,
would be to incur the risk of such far-reach-
ing national disaster that it would be prefer
able to undertake nothing at all.
"All this is true: and yet it is also true
that there are real and grave evils, one of
the chief being decentralization because
Lutte and practical effort must be made to
correct these evils.