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The Washington times., 1902-09-30
PERIL OF WOMAN
ON STAUNT0N HILL
Accosted and Threatened by Stranger
Yesterday on Lonely Road-Police
Seeking Stranger.

Miss Carrie Whitten, living at Buena
Vista. d. c., reported to the police last
night that she was held up while cross
Ing Fort Staunton Hill about II o'clock
yesterday morning. She stated that she
was coming toward Anacostia, aad had
Just reached the hill when she was ac-
costed by white man about twenty or
twenty-five years old. She declares he
made certain proposals to her, which
she promptly rejected. and that she
started to run. The man pursued her.
and after catching her declared that he
would blow her brains out II she did
not stop running. He produced his pis-
tol. and twirled it menacingly. The
young lady threatened to scream if he
touched her, and when the man saw
some one crossing the hill he left her
and disappeared in the woods below the
hill
The police are making every effort to
locate the man who held up Miss Whit
ten. She gave very good description
OF her wouldbe assailant. She stated
that he was in her presence for more
than Ave minutes, and she had chance
TO get a good look at him. The> de-
scription given the police by the young
woman is as follows: The man is about
five feet seven inches in height, weighs
about 1i0 pounds. medium build. blue
eyes, red hair. fair complexion. neat ap-
pearance. Wore navy blue serge suit,
black derby. Miss Whitten stated that
she could identify the man II he was
brought before her.
The Washington times., 1902-09-30
QUALITY OF GAS is SAID
TO BE ABOVE CRITICISM
Assistant Inspector Waters Makes a
Report as to the Complaints From
Southeast Washington.

II the official report Of Mr. Bernard
Waters. assistant and acting inspector
of gas meters. Is 10 be relied on. the
complaint against the quantity and quail
ity OF gas furnished the inhabitants Of
Southeast Washington is largely mat
ter of Imagination. It will be recalled
that Mr.. E. K Lundy. OF S08 North
Carolina Avenue, filed complaint with
the Commissioners of the District few
days ago. This complaint was referred
TO Mr.. Waters. and he has exculpated
the gas company and declares the gas TO
be above repr0ach.
Mr.. Waters says he knows of no rea-
son why there should not be an ade-
quate supply Of gas In that section OF
the city. and the pressu ure register In
the laboratory. corner of Fifth and D
Streets southeast, shows daily press
ure OF IS to % tenths during lighting
hours. This he designates high press
ure," and declares that 1t should give
an ample supply Of gas.
Mr.. Waters, states that he has in
formation from the superintendent OF
complaints of the gas company TO the
effect that napthaline has recently ap-
peared in the mains and service pipes
in all sections Of the city. When this
occurs. he says, there is sure to be gen.
eral complaint. as 1t prevents a free
flow Of gas into the houses. Mr.. Waters
states that the company has force of
men employed TO remedy this trouble,
and that notice should be given when
there is any trouble with the light.
AS to the quality OF the gas. Mr..
Waters declares that the registry shows
that. only once in several months has
the standard fallen below twenty-five
In the laboratory of the
southeast station. On that occasion 1t
was 2l.S1 candle-power, or about l3
less than the standard required by law.
The Washington times., 1902-09-30
COAL TRADE DEMANDS
REGULAR SHIPMENTS s
Merchant Says Interruption of Freight Traffic During En-
oampment Would Parayze the City

According to Mr.. J. Maury Dove. the
coal merchant, Washington Will be left
IN q critical condition as regards Its
fuel supply. IL. as anticipated. the rail-
roads stop the delivery of freight in the
city during the period of the Grand
Army encempment. Mr.. Dove is in pos
session OF Information TO the effect that
both the Pennsylvania and Baltimore
and Ohio railroads intend 10 stop the
running OF freight trains on their lines
to Washington from October to - in
elusive, in order TO give the right of
way TO passenger trains carrying ex-
cursionfsts to and from the city be-
tween those dates.
In a letter to Commissioner Macfar-
land. OF the District Board. yesterday,
Nj Dove states that IL the order TO sus-
pend the delivery Of coal goes into ef-
feet the city will be absolutely para
lyzed. He declares that such action
on the part of the railroads would
amount to a calamity. Hotels. public
buildings, and residences would be alb
solutely without fuel. he says, and the
situation would be extremely grave. Mr..
Dove begs the Commissioner to coop
crate with him and other dealers to
have the railroads continue 10 deliver
coal. ae they are now doing. in small
quantities during the encampment
period.
The Washington times., 1902-09-30
TO DISCUSS DESIGN FOR
THE SHEPHERD MEMORIAL
Commissioner mcfarland Expected to
Be Present at Meeting of Committee
Called for This Evening.

The Shepherd memorial fund has
reached total of s2.932. Yesterday s
subscriptions consisted of S25 from the
Rev. Daniel McFarlan. and $40 from Mr.
Thomas P. Morgan.
meeting Of the finance committee
has been called for this evening
at o'clock sharp at the Arlington
Commissioner Macfarland. who appoint
ed the executive committee headed BY
Mr. Crosby S. Noyes. is expected to be
present and to give his views on the
scope of the work. Other prominent
citizens Will also express their views on
the former governors services TO the
District and the type OF memorial they
think should be erected.
The Washington times., 1902-09-30
FUNERAL OF THE REV.
DR.. ROBERT |. NOURSE
Services Held Yesterday Afternoon in
the Congregational Church at Falls
Church.

The remains OF the Rev. Robert l.
Nourse. the lecturer. who died at his
home in Falls Church. Va. on last Sat
urday evening. were inferred yesterday
afternoon at 3 o'clock from the Congre-
gationai Church in Falls Church. The
Rev. Franklin Noble. of the Falls
Church Congregational Church, offici-
ated. assisted by the Rev. B. W. Pond, of
this city.
Rev. DR.. Nourse was sixty-two years
old and had been resident of Falls
Church for fifteen years. He was well
known in the lecture field and as Re-
publican campaign speaker his services
were always in demand. He leaves four
children. His wife died about year
ago.
The Washington times., 1902-09-30

| Mr.. Dove incloses with his letter 10
sent TO the superintendent OF freight
OF the Baltimore and Ohio and Pennsyl-
vania railroads respectively. He earn
estly implores the superintendents that
the deliveries of coal be not disturbed.
Mr.. Dove states that dealers are receiv-
Ing supplies daily sufficient TO avoid an
absolute coal famine, but that 1t is i'm
possible to get enough coal ahead 10
tide over the encampment period. Mr..
Dove asks In behalf Of the interests Of
the entire city that the delivery of fuel
be not tnterfered with.
Commissioner Macfarland wrote to Mr.
Dove yesterday that he thoroughly ap-
preciated the situation. and promised
his cooperation in the matter. AS a
first step he advised consulting with the
railroad authorities with a view OF ge;-
ting as much coal into Washington az
possible before October 4. and then OF
sending as much as they can during the
encampment period.
Mr.. Macfarland stated that he had as
surances that the railroad companies
will do all in their power to supply the
city with fuel. as we'll as perishable
freight, and that matters will be so ar
ranged that there will be no fuel
famine.
The Washington times., 1902-09-30
LUNCHROOM PROPRIETORs
SUED ON ISLANDER CHARGE
Action Brought by Mrs. Ella Donaldson
and Her Husband on Account of Al
legged Insult in Restaurant.

Ella NJ. Donaldson and her husband
Harry S. Donaldson, yesterday instituted
suit in the Supreme Court OF the Dis
trict against Charles II. Fred and Ben
nett II. Brockway, proprietors OF the
Queen lunch room. for 10000 damages
for alleged slander.
II is explained that on June 21 las.
Mrs Donaldson went to the cafe OF the
defendants with Mrs. Charlotte Foss.
and they each ordered cup of coffee.
The waiter. however, did not fill the or
der. Mrs. Donaldson says. and told her
that he was directed not to do so by Mr..
Fred. She also states that Mr. Fred said
TO the waiter while looking directly at
Mrs. Donaldson: I'VE do not serve that
kind of woman here
Thomas J. Mackey is named as coun-
sci for the plaintiff.
The Washington times., 1902-09-30
CITY TO FURNISH WATER
FOR ENcAMPMENT TRAFFIC
Baltimore and Potomac Railroad Com
pany Given Permission to Use Fire
Hydrant to Supply Its Cars.

The District Commissioners have re-
ce1rea an application from the Balti-
more and Potomac Railroad Company
for permission TO use the fire hydrant
located at the end of the Pennsylvania
Avenue Bridge. southeast, during the
Grand Army encampment. for the pur-
pose of supplying water to the cars
used in connection with the encampment
travel. the permission to extend from
October TO 16, both inclusive.
The Superintendent OF the Water De-
partment has recommended approval of
the request. and that the company be
Informed that the cost TO them for the
service specified will be 81 for each OF
the eight hours that the employe of
the Water Department is engaged on the
work except tina; for the time between
6 In the evening and 6 in the morning
the charge will be SO for each eight
hours.
The Washington times., 1902-09-30
MRS. HOFFMAN BRINGS AN
ACTION FOR SIS, 900 DAMAGES
Claims Mr.. Harry R. Perry Made State
ments Derogatory to Her Character
and Injurious to Her Business.

The question OF the right OF certain
persons to play lawn tennis on vacant
lot adjoining premises 1920 Seventh
Street northeast. which is occupied by
Mrs Anna Maria Hoffman, has resulted
in the latter filing suit in the Supreme
Court of the District against Mr.. Harry
K. Perry for $1,000
Mrs. Hoffman explains that she con-
ducts grocery on her premises, and
she declares that the defendant, at DIFF
ferent times since July last. has stated
to numerous persons that she is no
proper person to deal with, and has ad-
vised persons to shun her store.
She also states In her declaration that
Mr.. Perry told her he would advise her
customers to return and trade with her
If she would withdraw her objection to
the playing OF tennis on the adjoining
lot. Attorney John H. Adriaans is named
as counsel for the plaintiff
The Washington times., 1902-09-30
THE DEATH RECORD.

The following deaths for forty-eight
hours were reported at the Health De-
partment up to noon yesterday:
Francis J. Lippitt. 80 years.
Julia \. Hall, So years.
Sister Mary Magdalene Tighe, 81 years.
Alice Smith. so years.
Mary a. Horne. IS years.
Sarah a. Mason, rs years.
Margaret Goss. y years.
Edward Williams. 50 years.
Robert E. Fitzgerald. 81 years.
John Gorrie. 90 years.
James Nelson, IS years.
Napoleon schoffer. "A years.
John Goodwin. 30 years.
Sarah Bean. As years
kople Rosenberg. IS years.
John ]. Barrett, 3S years.
Elizabeth T. McGinnes, 35 years.
Sarah Ross. 80 years.
Hattie Stokes. 26 years.
Laura NJ Mccarthy. % years.
William " Johnson. 90 years.
Daisy V. Clementson, is years.
The Washington times., 1902-09-30
LATE PENSION AGENT
TO BE BURIED TODAY
Arrangements Made for the Funeral of
Mr.. Sidney L. willson-Pallbearers
Chosen From His Associates in Office.

The funeral of Mr.. Sidney l.. Wilson,
late United States pension agent. who
died at his home, 212l n Street north
west. Saturday. will take place this
afternoon at 2 O'Clock. from ST. Margar-
cts P. E. Church
Rev. DR.. Smith. rector OF st. Mar
garet's. will officiate. He will be assist
ed by the Rev. DR.. Williams. of Trinity
Church. Interment will be at Arlington.
The following persons will be pallbear-
ers: Mr.. George Tate. confidential clerk
to Mr.. Wilson, Mr.. Allen Brosius, chief
clerk; Messrs. Gunion. Beach. Fenning,
and Ray. The deceased leaves a widow
and five children
Mr.. Wilson's death resulted from
wounds received in the civil war. He
had been pensiEl agent for the Govern
ment for the last seventeen years. Dur.
ing his term OF service. he disbursed
over sl.500.oO0
Mr.. Wilson was well-known in this
city. and was prominent member o.
the C. A. R.
The Washington times., 1902-09-30
POLICEMAN MCDONALD
FOUND GUILTY BY BOARD
Major Sylvester Recommended That the
Officer Be Fined, and Removed If the
Offense Is Repeated.

Private Alexander Mcdonald, Of the
police force. charged with neglect Of
duty and b,ing intoxicated, has been
found guilty Of the specifications by the
trial board
Major Sylvester. the Superintendent.
has recommended that the officer be
fined s25 and warned that if the offense
is repeated his removal from the force
will follow.
Mcdonald. in his defense. said that he
had taken 'Squibbs Mixture" and that
the preparation had caused cramps and
he had asked colored waiter in beer
garden on Street for a drink and had
gotten 1t. This remedy, he averred, was
the only one that would cure the cramps.
The Washington times., 1902-09-30
SWITCHBOARDS ABOUT
READY FOR INSPECTION
Superintendent of Water Department
Receives Word From the Manufac-
turing Firm at Utica, N. Y.

Mr.. W. A. Mcfarland. Superintendent
of the District Water Department. has
reported to the Engineer Commissions,
that the switchboards and tablet boards
being made by firm In Utica, N. Y.
will shortly be ready for inspection. The
superintendent recommends that in his
opinion the work should be inspected by
the electrical engineer of the District.
Mr.. Walter C. Allen, and that Mr. Allen
be ordered to journey to Utica and re-
turn for this purpose.
The Washington times., 1902-09-30
MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED.

William Elmer Bacon and Cecil Fran
ces Mckee.
Joseph L. Johnson. Richmond. Va, and
Zela +. Rose. District of Columbia
Henry Green and Fannie Campbell.
Robert Ross and Mabel Drear
James w. Fletcher and Sadie Wood
James Holley and Mary ]. Hopkins.
William c. Furr and Martha E. Van
Dyke.
John Lee and Fannie Connell.
James f. Epps and Mary E. Washing
ton.
Ernest l.. Parrish and Annie E. Powell
both of Richmond. Va.
John s. Heppert and Lille d. Brooks,
both OF Richmond. Va.
John p Jones. Richmond. Va. and
Irene Bass. Manchester. Va.
Joseph L. Loveday and Alice J. Curry
J. Stuart Jones. Buchanan. Va, and
Rosa B. Young. Lincoln. Va.
Fred b. Tinsley and Bertha L. Smith,
both of Richmond. Va.
The Washington times., 1902-09-30
FUNERAL OF COLONEL FORSYTH.

The remains OF Lieut.. Col Lewis
Cass Forsyth. United States Army, re-
tired. who died last Thursday. were
buried yesterday afternoon at Arlington
with military honors. The funeral took
place from his late residence. 926 Fi.-
teenth Street northwest. the Rev. DR..
Turner Of st. Michael's and All Saints
officiating. The Interment TOOK place
at Oak Hill Cemetery.
The Washington times., 1902-09-30
1NrERMENr in BROOKLYN.

Funeral services were held yesterday
afternoon at o'clock over the remains
Of Gen. Francis G. Lippitt at his late
residence, 1908 Nineteenth Street north
west, the Rev. William Taylor Snyder.
rector Of the Church Of the Incarnation.
offlciating. The remains were taken to
Brooklyn. N. T.. last night for inter-
ment In Greenwood Cemetery. Mr.. E.
Pickering Dodge. a stepson, accompanied
General Lippitt's remains to Brooklyn.
The Washington times., 1902-09-30
KoppEL RosENBERG's WILL.

The will of Koppel Rosenberg. dated
September l6 last, was fled yesterday
for probate. The testator directs that
one-half OF his estate be divided among
Samuel, Sarah. Leah. Bertie, Gertie. and
Goldie Rosenberg. children of his frs,
wife, and that the remainder shall re-
vert to his widow. Mrs. Bessie Rosen-
berg. Attorney Myer Cohen is named as
executor
The Washington times., 1902-09-30
FUNERAL OF Mr..
ROBERT FITZGERALD
Services Held Yesterday in st. Joseph's
Church-Inteiment Made in Mount
Olivet Cemetery.

The funeral of the late Mr.. Robert
home. 123 F Street northeast. Satur-
day. took place in St. Joseph's Church.
Second and C Streets northeast. yes
terday morning. Rev. Father Smith.
assistant rector. celebrated requiem
high mass. The services were attended
by large number OF friends and rela-
tives. Interment was made at Noun;
Oliyet Cemetery
The Washington times., 1902-09-30
MUST MAKE SHOWING.

In connection with the suit OF Mrs
Georgianna Edwards against her hus-
band. Chauncey NJ Edwards. for limited
divorce. Justice Barnard yesterday
signed an order requiring him to show
cause October next why he should not
be compelled TO pay her alimony and
counsel fees. The defendant Is a mem :
ber of the Metropolitan police force.
The Washington times., 1902-09-30
JOSEPH COLBERT SENTENCED.

Joseph Colbert. the negro who was
shot in the leg on Friday while trying
to escape from Policeman Bossford, has
been sentenced TO six months In the
workhouse for assaIlting Mary Smith,
colored. in Armory Place. charge of
assault preferred by Policeman Jack
against Colbert was dismissed.
The Washington times., 1902-09-30
AMUsEMENTs.

ADJUSTMENTS.
National-Primrose and Dockstader' s
Minstrels. evening
Columbia-"Miss Simplicity" evening.
Lafayette Opera House-"Sergeant
James" evening.
Chase's-Polite Vaudeville. afternoon
and evening.
Academy of Music-"A Ragg.l Hero. %
afternoon and evening.
Empire-"The Power of Truth" af-
ternoon and evening
Herman s-Burlesque, afternoon and
evening.
The Washington times., 1902-09-30
ENTERS PLEA OF NOT GUILTY.

When arraigned before Justice Bar
nard yesterday Frederick E. Schotter
pleaded not guilty TO a charge OF as
sault with a dangerous weapon. He IL
specifically charged with stabbing Clar-
ence Kramer in the right leg with a
knife IN May last
The Washington times., 1902-09-30
SIo to Niagara Falls and Return Via
R.& O. r. R. Thursday, October q.

Special train Of Day Coaches and Pullman
Parlor Cans will leave Washington at $50 a.
m. Stopover. returning. Tickets good for ten
days. Route via Baltimore. Philadelphia and
famous Lehigh Valley. Last excursion OF the
season.
The Washington times., 1902-09-30
EXCURSIONS.

Norfolk and Washington line for Fort
Monroe and Norfolk at $3.50 p. m.
Chesapeake Beach-See schedule un-
der Railroads and Steamboats, Tor
time.
Trains leave Pennsylvania Avenue and
Thirteen and a-haif Street for Alex
andria and Arlington every half hour:
Mount Vernon hourly. 10 a. m. to D. m.
The Washington times., 1902-09-30
Atlantic City Train Service Via Penn
syivania Railroad.

The through parior car between Washington
md Atlantic City. now operated On l2:S5 ..
"a. train. win be discontinued after Tuesday
oepteubsr -.
The Washington times., 1902-09-30
THE WEATHER INDICATIONS.

Increasing cloudiness today. showers
and colder tomorrow; light variable
winds, becoming fresh southeasterly.
The Washington times., 1902-09-30
$40 To Niagara Falls and Return ST

Via PENNSYLVANIA Railroad. Special train OF
parlor cars and day coaches will leave Sixth
Street station at a. m. Thursday, October Q
Tickets are limited TO ten days and permi,
stopCve. at Buffalo returning. Last excursion
OF the season Thursday, October l6.
The Washington times., 1902-09-30

THE SUN AND THE MOON.
sun rises ...6:5o am. Sun sets.5:46 pm
Moon rises .4:45 am Moon SETS.
The Washington times., 1902-09-30
TEMPERATURE.
SANE DATE LAST YEAR.

highest temperature. 2 p. m..........7i
Lowest temperature. a. m............5e 5e
The Washington times., 1902-09-30
TIDE TARIE

Low tide. .....l5:52 a m. and 1:12 p. n
Hlgh tide. .......6:52 a. IN. and 7:16 p. N
The Washington times., 1902-09-30

MaXlmGm
Minimum SO
The Washington times., 1902-09-30
Coal Strike Relieved.

Cook etovc burner on exhibition coo t.
NV. Price. IS.
The Washington times., 1902-09-30

STREET LIGHTING.
Lamps lit today 6.22 +. nj.
Lamps out tomorrow 5:04 a. m.
The Washington times., 1902-09-30

100 Silkoline Covered Com 7nc
forts. filled with laminated M
cotton In one piece. Special. . "
300 pairs OF White and Gray 1914
Fleeced Blankets that sell AnC
regularly at Csc. Opening UAJ
Souvenir price ............... ~
100 pairs OF ia English Fleece
Blankets. extra weight, borders Of
blue. red. and pink. crochet 0Oc
edge. Regular sl.25 value. AS 4Ht
an opening Souvenir price. ~
so pairs OF 1914 California Grey
Blankets. extra fluffy. with borders
OF all colors. Regular f0 M
price s2.9S. Special during NJ I'LL
our opening. ............. Y6sVV
The Washington times., 1902-09-30

3 cases OF. Bed Spreads. in Mar
SELLS patterns. The regular H0c
S9c kind will be sold as SOU n9O
venirs at ............-.......-
cases OF Crochet Spreads. in Mar
SELLS designs. The, $1.25 nor
kind will be sold as opening 4N(
souvenirs at ................ w
so dozen Bleached Single Bed
Sheets. had torn and ironed. 11c
Their regular price is 38c. ~
Opening souvenir price. ~
80 dozen Unbleached Double Bed
Sheets. size "a by 21a yards. A
regular 4Oc quality will be 1SC
sold as an opening souvenir 1V
af
The Washington times., 1902-09-30
New Comforts and Blankets.

With the price of coal soaring Blankets
coming All good
ciay attractive low prices.
La Junta tribune., 1902-03-19
soss soss LOCAL ,rsss.
Trade At the City Pharmacy.

!; Trade At the City Pharmacy.
Trade at the Palace drug store.
il Go to Stark & Co.. to sell your
second hand furniture.
Il A good cbild's shoe, size 5 to s.
for IS cents, at Hawkins.
Recess school shoes are the best:
S TO 8. sr.25; 8 to -. sr.so. at
Hawkins.
Miss Blanche MosheF entertain.
ed number OF young lady friends
at her home Monday evening.
"Gem Flour" best in the market.
, Ever, sack guaranteed or money
reiunded.-La Iunta Milling Co.
George Richter attended the St.
Patrick's day ball given by the
locomotive firemen at Ration Mon
day night
Special sale OF children's shoes
81 shoes for IS cents; SI75
shoes for $500; $3.50 shoes for
SI.z5.-C. F. Kendall.
Did you look over the list Of
houses and lots offered by Buckley
& Har1 You had better inquire
now before prices advance.
i II your insurance expires soon
and you want new rates, with best
indemnity, call on or address, w.
d. Woodruff. Woodruff Block.
i ]. b. MANLY returned last Sat-
urday morning from Fort Worth,
Texas, where he had been attend
ing the stockmen's national con-
vention.
i Frank Edwards, formerly time
keeper at this point, but now in
Superintendent Parker's Office in
Pueblo, was in town Sunday shak-
ing hands with old friends.
I Judge A. B. Wallis moved his
family down from Rocky Ford
last week, and is living on the
Slowing property south Of town.
now owned by J. w. Fisher.
! c. w. Wonderly received let
ter from Texas last Saturday in
response to an inquiry concerning
the cost OF securing first-class
bloodhound. A bloodhound that
Is absolutely guaranteed will cost
5000.
NJ George Burnett, the X oc X y
Ford architect, passed through
town Monday morning on his way
to Holly, where he is busily en-
gagged at present drawing plans tor
new buildings. He says they
have well developed hoom down
that way.
i Enoch Johnson, OF Garden City,
has leased tract OF land 10 the
Holbrook valley, and will engage
extensively in bee culture. He
has moved 400 stands OF bees from
Garden City, and will double that
number as soon as he gets settled.
His family will reside ia La lunta.
/ c. w. Buck, of the TRIBUNE
force, left last Friday night for
Charlottesville, Ind, having been
summoned there on account of the
death of his wife's sister, Miss
Bertha Mcdonald. aged twenty
four years. Mr.. Buck expects to
return to La Junta with his family
about April Ist, to make his per
manent residence in La Junta.
The ladies' of the Catholic
church served supper in the
Dougherty block Monday evening,
early and late, and received a we'll
merited patronage that taxed their
utmost efforts. The only fault
that could be found was that the
grub failed to hold out, and there
were many disappointed prospect
tive customers.
Seven gentlemen of the road,
who apparently have no visible
means Of support. were rounded
up BY Marshal Franklin Monday
morning. They pleaded guilty
La Junta tribune., 1902-03-19
Laid On the Shelf.

H. A Baker Appeared before the
city council last Monday night and
made . proposition to that body
in reference to operating the street
sprinkler. The expense Of oPerat-
ing the sprinkler has hitherto
been borne by the merchants, but
! number OF them absolutely re-
fuse this year to make donation,
believing that the sprinkler should
be operated at the expense of the
city. Our 5000 street sprinkler
seems to be something Of \ white
elephant just At present, and the
dust. meanwhile, percolates and
circulates whensoever and where
ever it listeth.