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The Washington times., 1902-07-26
WILL FURNISH GAS
FREE Oh IMPURITIES
Georgetown Company's An
swer to Complaints.
Superintendent of Plant Directed to
Spare No Expense to Rem
edy Trouble.

During the past two weeks the Dis
merous complaints relative to the al
legged impurities of the gas furnished to
consumers in Georgetown and the OBJ
noxious odors escaping therefrom.
The Commissioners found that the
daily reports Of the United States in
spector of gas and meters showed the
presence of sulphuretted hydrogen in
the gas furnished by the Georgetown
Gas Light Company for a number of
days In succession. The inspector said
the matter had been called to the at
tention Of the company but that no ac-
tion had been taken. Thereupon the
Commissioners. at the instance of Mr..
Macfarland, president of the board. re-
ferrcd the reports to the corporation
counsel for such action under the act
fixing a standard of purity for gas In
the District as he saw fit.
A letter was received by the Commis-
sioners yesterday from Mr.. II. c. VIM
ship. president OF the Georgetown Gas
Light Company. relativs to the matter,
in which he says:
II have been Informed by the superir-
tendent of the Georgetown Gas Light
Company. Mr. Middleton. that he has re-
ceived from ir. Waters. the acting in
spector of gas fc- the District Of CO.
lumbia. information Of the presence Of
hydrogen in the gas made
by the Georgetown Gas Light Company
during July.
II desire to state that Mr.. Middleton.
the superintendent. has instructions to
sIa are no expense and pains to eliminate
this sulphuretted hydrogen from the
gas. and he is doing everything possible
to eradicate this Objectionable impuritJ.
and you can rest assured We will use
every possible means to free the gas
from this or any other impurity."
The Washington times., 1902-07-26
Funeral of Mrs. Buck.

The funeral services over the remains
daughter of the late Rev. DR.. James
A. Buck. formerly rector OF Rock Creek
Church. were held yesterday AFTERNOON
from ST. Paurs Church. Rock Creek.
Miss Buck died Wednesday afternoon.
The Washington times., 1902-07-26
HONOR MEDALS FOR
GALLANT SERVICE

assistant adjutant general United States
Volunteers. in encouraging those nea,
him by his bravery and GOODNESS after
being shot through the head and en-.
tirely without sight
Colonel Mills lost an eye from the
wounds referred to in the order
Posthumous tribute. the order shows
has been paid to Major John A. Logan
of the Thl' third Infantry, Unite,
States Volu. .ers, and Captain Hugh
J. McGrath, of the Fourth United States
Cavalry. The medal in Major Logan's
case was awarded for most distinguish
ed gallnntry in leading his battalion
upon the entertainments OF the enemy
at San Jacinto, p. l., November II, 1892
where he fell mortally wounded Most
distinguished gallantry is given also
as the reason for the award to Captain
McGrath, his exploit being the swim
ming of the San Juan River at CalamDa,
Luzon. July &c. 1899. in the face of the
enemy's fire, and driving him from his
entertainments. Captain McGrath died
November I. of that year.
A Notable Medalist.
One of the notable medalists whose
name is announced in the order is Major
Bernard A. Byrne, of the Thirteenth
United States Infantry. The medal was
awarded to him ''for most distinguished
gallantry in action at Bobong, Negros,
Philippines Islands. July 10. 1899. when
captain CT the Sixth United States In
fantry, in rallying his men on the bridge
after the line had been broken and
pushed back
This was one of the most romantic
and daring episodes of the war In the
Philippines. Major Byrne led a night
march through a jungle. climbed a
mountain before daybreak charged up
Il precipitous cliff, and attacked a fort
held by n band of brigands whose posi-
tion had been believed to be impregna
BILE. He killed nearly every member of
the band and put a stop to its depreda-
tions.
James Kephart, private of the Thir-
teenth United States Infantry, who dis
tinguished himself at Vicksburg. in
1863, is the recipient. Other awards an
nounced are as follows:
Major William E. Berkheimer, of the
Artillery Corps, for leading twelve sol
diers in a charge at San Miguel. De
Mayumo, Luzon. and routing 800 of the
enemy: Hospital Steward William c.
Bryan. for several conspicuous acts OF
daring in fight with the Indians at
Powder River. Wyo., in 1876; First Lieut..
Robert C. Carter, retired. for gallantry
against Indians on Brazos River. Texas.
in 1871. when serving with the Fourth
United States Cavalry; Capt. William
H. Sage. OF the Twentythird Infantry.
for holding an advance position near
Zapote River. Luzon. with nine men.
against terrific fire of a thousand of
The Washington times., 1902-07-26

each team lying on the field was sup
posed to be surrounded by the enemy
and his mounted companion rode dowr
the field firing as he went. As the steed
neared the dismounted trooper the lar-
ter raised himself from the ground and
sprang to the animals back behind his
comrade Four teams were entered. and
he event was won by Trumpeter Laird
and Private Wcssermann.
Tug of War.
Two teams of the First Separate Bat
talon next had tug of war, in which
Red. Arthur, Hicks and Scott secured
an easy victory over Spencer. Henson
Carter and Powell.
As finale enc of the troops of cav
airy gave an exhibition of rough riding
about the field. The troop was under
command Of Lieutenant Harvey. The
men dismourtcd and remCunted while
:heir horses were going at gallop. An
ether feat was to jump over the mount
while at full tilt.
The horses were also sent over the
hurdles and many of the troopers dis
mounted and remounted when the ami
mails were about to make the jump. Sew
eral times the cavalrymen missed the
jumps. but always succeeded on sec
ond trial. Not an accident occurred to
mar the pleasure of the exhibition, and
the cavalrymeu were literally ap-
plauded.
Capt. E. g. Edwards was manager of
the meet. Capt. l. M. Brett ofiiciated as
referee IN the absence Of Gen. George
c. Harries, who was in Washington. The
Judges were Chaplain Pierce and Lieu
tenants Moore, Lynch, clayton, Knox
and Harvey, and the members of the
general staff cf the militia. Capt. Sher-
idan Fcrree was starter. and Capt.
Charles svisart and Lieut.. p. W. Smith
tiners
First Assistant Postmaster General
Robert J. Wynne came &c camp today,
accompanied By Major James Z. Bell,
inspector general OF rife practice. They
had dinre. with General Harries and
staff
Major H. II. Parmenter. formerly
qusrtermastcrt general. who has Just
been commissioned as chief OF ordnance.
came to camp this evening and had din
neT With Maicr Neumeyer. Messrs.
Charles Stohlman. Charles Jacobsen,
Thomas ). Walker and Gus Brill also
dined with the commissary general.
The Washington times., 1902-07-26
Gallant Though Sightless.

GdIIdHt IHUuBH OIgHtttSS'
The medal conferred On Colonel Mills
was for service in Cuba. In his case
the order reads, For distinguished gal
lantry in action near Santiago de Cuba.
July /. 1898. when first lieutenant. First
United States Cavalry, and captain and
The Washington times., 1902-07-26
MARINE BAND CONCERT.
Program to Be Rendered at the White
House This Afternoon.

Al the White House this afternoon at
$50 o'clock. the hand Of the United
States Marine Corps. Mr.. William Il.
Santelnann leader, will render the
following program:
March. 'So'dicr. and Sweetheart. ........H Hall
Overture, Lebanon .........-..... .SantclEann
Rondo. 'Turquc' '.L..........-............C .Contc
Gfand Fantasia. "Lohengrin' ..........W Wagner
Romance. Spanish Love Son Colonel joyce
Caprice. The Coqurttc" "...........I.....S Sousl
Exccr,t from The Merry Var ......... Strauss
Descriptive galloP. "A Trip on the Lirn-
itc1' Observation-Disclosures. Downing
Patriotic hymn. "iIail, Coluinba" ........Fylcs
The Washington times., 1902-07-26
Traced to Washington.

When the little traveller failed 10 mr.
rive the railroad officials at Jersey City
we're appealed to. 1t was an easy mat
ter for the railroad officials TO learn
that the child had been n passenger as
far as Washington, but had left the train
there.
II is evident there were mistakes made
The Washington times., 1902-07-26
General Horace Porter
Rewarded After Many
Years.
BRAVERY OF GEN. FUNSTON
Excellent Services Al the Philippines
Recognized by Beard of Awards
Distinguished Services OF Colonel
Mills and Others of Rank and File.

In general order issued by the War
Department yesterday. announcement i:
made that medals of honor have been
conferred on 4 number of additional on
GERS and men. The most prominent ui
the recinients are Gen. Horace Porter
the United States ambassador to France
Brig. Gen Frederick Funston, and Col.
Albert L. Mills, the present superintend-
ent cf the Military Academy.
General Porter's medal comes to him
for gallantry in action at the battle of
Chicamauga September 20. 1869. lin rail-
lying enough fugitives to hold the
ground at a critical moment. when the
lines were broken under heavy fire, long
enough to facilitate the escape of num-
erous wagon trains and batteries"
General Porter, whose rank is given
as brevet brigadier general United States
Army, was then chief ordnance officer
of the Department of the Cumberland.
and volunteer aide de camp to General
RosecraUs.
General Funston. who won his present
commission In the regular service for
his capture of Aguinaldo. gets his medal
for most distinguished gallantry in ac-
ton at Rio Grande de la Pampanga.
Luzon, April 81 1899. when colonel of
the Twentieth Kansas Volunteers, ''in
crossing the river on a raft and by
his skill and daring enabling the gem
eral commanding to carry the enemy's 8
entrenched position on the north bank
of the river and drive him with great
loss from the important strategic posi-
ton of CaIumpit."
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-25
Bits Of Scrapbook Wisdom
All About the Household.

acid when it cannot be discovered by taste
and will prevent the spelling OF many q pud-.
ding and custard. When sour milk and soda
are used the paper will show just when the
soda neutralizes the acid. In this case the
red ltmus paper is of use, since If too much
soda has been added the red paper will turn
blue. This will bring to an end the biscuits
dotted with brown soda spots IS
&.tAll the gymnastic exercise that small
growing boy needs can be obtained by means
5of a swing, with a board on which he can
stand said a woman the other day, when
discussing the methods she had pursued III
bringing up her own children and the expert
ence she had gained by her association with
educational work. ut is possible to have
such a swing in almost every home where
there are children. Any one who has observed
a small boy swinging must have noticed that
every part of the body is brought into mo-
ton. To acquire momentum the child
crouches down and then straightens out, and
as the swing moves back and forth every
muscle is brought into play. Every growing
boy should devote at least ten minutes daily
to this form of exercise. for It is worth mere
than all the patent gymnastic apple ever
invented. !" 8
There are hooks and eyes fastened on tape
and sold by the. yard. which, when used on
dress Innings save the tedious measuring OF
spaces and the more tedious sewing on OF the
separate hooks and eyes. There are tiny
metal loops in black and in white which may
be used in place Of the hand made cotton
and silk ones, wherever the ordinary eye of
the hook would be in unpleasant evidence
There are the safety hooks and eyes and
there are the patent metal fasteners to keep
+ the placket openings closed, and little metal
fasteners that serve to hold refractory shoe
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-25

haye the approval Of the board OF county
commissioners or q majority OF them, and
the county auditor.
The notice Of expiration of redemption as
provided for in section 1854, statutes of 1894.
must be given in all cases. The full time OF
redemption expires sixty 900 days after the
proof Of service of the notice has been flied
with the county auditor The tax deed may
be executed and delivered after time of re-
sdemption has fully expired.
Redemption can be made: by the owner or
interested party before time of redemption
expires, only upon the payment Of the full
amount of taxes, penalties, interest and costs.
(Secfion 1916, statutes of 1890. Interest
should be computed at the rate Of per cent
per month (section 1913, statutes of 1894.
When redemption is made of tracts that have
been sold for less than the full amount Of
taxes, penalties, interest and costs. the pur-
chaser is entitled to refundment of the
actual amount paid by him with interest at
per cent per month, and no more. The re-
mainder should be credited to the proper
funds, except that penalties, interest and costs
should be credited to county revenue.
R. c.. Dunn, State Auditor.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-25
POINTS FOR AUDITORS
STATE AUDITOR DUNN
Letter of Instructions Regarding the
Sales of Delinquent
Property.

;s County auditors of the state have been
instructed by State Auditor Dunn in the
matter of absolute sales of delinquent
property. His circular is as follows:
All tracts of real estate sold to an actual
purchaser, or bid in for the state at the tax
judgment sale ito be sold the second Monday
IL May, 1902 and yearly thereafter are to be
treated in all respects as provided in chapter
IL, general laws extra session, 1902.
All tracts Of real estate sold to an actual
purchaser or bid in for the state at the tax
Judgment sales in 1901 and prior years, should
be disposed of in all respects in accordance
with the former law, the same as if the 1902
law had never been enacted. (See section So,
chapter 2, general laws, 1902
In view Of the fact that our supreme court
on April 4, 1902, in the case OF Hoyt VS..
Chaplin ct al, held that the payment Of cur
rent taxes due upon land forfeited to the state
is mandatory, and must be paid before the
issuance of a tax deed, all former instructions
and directions relative to the sale OF absolute
property are rescinded and the instructions
contained in this circular will govern.
All tracts Sof real estate, now the absolute
property ofSthe state. or which may become
sales heretofore held, may be disposed Of by
the state auditor under the authority con
tanned in section 1916, statutes 1894 alseetion
| 101, chapter 1, general laws, 1879. ss$S
County auditors are authorized to receive
applications for the purchase of such tracts
at private sale as hereafter directed:
! First-Applicants desiring to purchase tracts
based upon the taxes assessed for the year
| 1896 (sale of May, 1889, or subsequent years,
must in all cases pay the full amount Of
taxes, penalties, costs and interest charged
against the property up to and including the
current taxes in process of collection. The
approval Of the county auditor alone is sufh-
cient in such cases.
Second-When taxes are delinquent for the
year 1896 or years prior thereto you are
authorized to receive offers for a less sum
than the, full amount Of taxes, penalties, costs
and interest charged against the property to
date, including current taxes, when tn
amount so charged actually exceeds the
value of the property. In such cases the APP
plication should be presented to the county
commissioners in regular or special session.
The assessed valuation should be stated on
the application. The approval Of the board,
| If given, should be based upon the fact that
the amount due upon the property exceeds
| its actual value. Such applications should
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-25
Personal and Social.

| = + . : . E4+ =
Mrs. Frank B. Lewis Of 1916 First avenue S
is entertaining her cousin, DR.. Cora turner
SAKE of Everett, Wash:
Sweet Glover hivaSsL. 0. T. M, will give
card party and dance this evening IN l. ".
a. r. hall Fouth street and Central av. s.&
Mr.. and Mrs Foster Reid Clement have re-
turned from California, where they have been
spending the winter.
~ Mr.. and Mrs Hfam5sA. SERVER have gone
I to California for a. month"; trip.
Miss Mabel Van Nalkenburg will return
| from an eight months theatrical tour the
first. Of the month; n
| Mrs Annie NJ Welch, state command
! q. o. TN, ara Miss Mabel M. Tear will
be at Is Colonnaae annex, st. Paul, for two
| months. SIS 2.
Mrs. George E. Garfield returned from a
weeks visit in West Superior to-day. %
The Musical Five met last evening at, the
home of Samuel Barge on Aldrich avenue
ments were e served. The members are clar-
ence Dill; Samuel Barge Harry Bresky, Louis
London and Samuel Bresky.
The Quo Vadis Social Club will give car
nation party Thursday evening, May 9. II
avenues S. Miss Lizzie Rodney, mistress zo1
ceremonies, will be assisted by Miss Florence
| Hafner, Rose Rodney, Lucy O'Brien. Mat
Cross and Millie shockency.
! Minneapolis people at New York hotels are
as follows: Gilsey, Mrs. A. K. Corrigan
Holland, b. A. Wilkinson; New Amsterdam
| j. L. Graves.
Mrs r. r. Henderson left yesterday for Cal
ifornia to spend the summer with her daugh'
ter.
Sweet Glover hive, No. IA, L. o. T. M, will
give card party and dance tonight at l. O
/ OF. hall, Fourth street and Central avenue
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-25

In dipping croquettes, If eggs are scarce,
use the white only. putting the yolk in to
bind the mixture together. Whip the white
just enough to .breaksit.
In the late spring, when even good pota-
toes will turn black in cooking, add to the
water in which they are boiled half a cup
of milk. They come from the kettle white
and mealy.
One of the peculiar features at a. table
where onions are frequently served, since the
head Of the household ply believes
them to be healthful, is the serving of pars-
ley in tiny dishes after the onions no mat
ter how these are cooked. Eaten with vinegar
and salt, it is supposed to remove the un-
pleasant odor.
Dim writing, effaced by age, may be re-
stored by the application ola solution of
prussiate Of potash in water. Wash the paper
with small hair brush (not hairbrusD,
and the writing will appear,if the paper it.
self has not been destroyed.
Every spring before screens are put in
place they should, besides being carefully and
thoroughly brushed, be given "a coat Of pre-
pared black screen varnish or of spar VAR
nish. Apply with a brush, covering frame
and all, and rub into the mesh onsboth sides.
This preserves screens for many years and
keeps them looking bright and new. If the
varnish clogs the mesh. thin it with little
turpentine; the latter also acts as dryer
and gives less chance for an accumulation Of
germ laden dust. s5 ST
Blue litmus paper will turn red in the
presence OF an acid. SO that by testing drop
Of milk that is under suspicion, the matter
can be- settled at once without tasting. More
than this, it will report the presence Of the
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-25
WESTERN UNION SUED

Mrs. Murphy of Sioux City Seeks
Damages for Delayed Message.
Special to The Journal.
Sioux City. Iowa, April 25.-Mrs. T. W.
Murphy yesterday sued the Western
Union Telegraph company for s1,sss dam
ages for its failure to deliver to her a
message telling of the death of her father,
John German, at Lanesboro, Mimi. He
died Feb. II, and his son, D. A. German
that day wired Mrs Murphy of the death.
She did not know her father was dead
till March II, and did not receive the
message till March 20. The telegraph
company says the name was wrong when
it reached this Office, that it could not
be found in the directory and that notice
was sent through the mail.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-25
Levi Butler Corps.

The sewing society of Levi Butler corps
W. R. c., met Tuesday, and eighteen women
were present One new member was added
Refreshments were served after the after
Moons work was finished The society viii
meet Tuesday, May 6, with Mrs. Louisa Obert
1923 Emerson avenue N, and the corps will
meet May Z.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-25
MEGAARDEN AGAIN 4

second Trial of E15sherin to Begin
Monday.
Ex-sheriff Phil T. Megaarden will again
be placed on trial next Monday before
Judge Simpson. County Attorney Board
man will press the same Indictment on
which Megaarden was tried before, charg-
ing him with making false entries in his
bills for taking children to the state
schools at Red Wing and Owatonna
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-25

The program committee will entertain the
Columbian club at luncheon Monday at u
o'clock at the residence Of Mrs. L. w. Gam
mons, 2316 Girard avenue S. In the after
noon the annual meeting of the club will
he held. -: EEe-s :.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-25
Club Announcements.

The grand chapter of the Order OF the
Eastern Star in Minnesota will meet May 10,
IA and Is in st. Paul. a reception will be
given for the visitors in Masonic Temple the
first evening and ON another evening the
ritual will be exemplifed by Constellation
chapter of St. Paul. The st. Paul women
are making elaborate preparations for the
entertainment Of the visitors. y
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-25
NORTHWESTERN WEDDINGS

Specials to The Journal.
Waseca. Mimi, April 25.--Arthur Ward and
Miss Rosetta Lynch were married yesterday
morning at Sacred Heart church.
Big Stone, S. D., April 25.-Andrew Wolf
and Mrs. Amelia Miller We're married this
week. " -
Winona, Mimi, April 25-Ambrose Krier of
Chicago and Miss Dollie Snyder Of this city
were married here yesterday. The bride was
attended by Miss Mayne Dohlen of Oshkosh,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-25
CT UBs AND c ARITIEs.
TALKING MACHINE MATINEEs

j sF54ll
Miss Gonld's Gifts, will he Heard in
the Factories.
\ The chief purpose OF the extension work Of
the. Young Women's Christian association is
to meet the needs Of women WORKING In fac.
tories. For this reason the North Branch.
which Is under the direction Of the extern
sion committee, is located in the factory
district and is largely patronized by factory
employees. AS far as possible the young
women from each. establishment wishing to
join the clubs are grouped by themselves, as.
their interests are more closely allied and
the same kind of class work Is better
adapted to them than would be the case in
mixed classes. u s.
Some OF the benefits Of association, bright
ness cheer, sociability, friendliness and an
intellectual stimulus is carried to the fac
tories. Miss Neva Chappell, secretary Of
the branch, is frequent and welcome visitor
at number OF the large manufacturing, es-
Adjustments. Sometimes she addresses all
Of the girls formally at the noon hour or
she may simply talk informally to the groups
that gather together Sometimes someone
goes and reads bright story, while the
employees are eating their lunch and sitting
about, for many Of them do not care to
leave the building during the noon hour.
Miss Gould's talking machine is to be used
for a series of factory matinees. This at
ternoon ats o'clock a program was given at
the Bemis Bag factory, the time being given
especially for this treat. The program given
by the machine is made UP Of music and reel
tations and Miss Chappell gave a brief talk.
On Monday at the noon hour similar but
shorter program will be given in the Cream
of Wheat factory, and on Monday, May 3,
the employees of the International Food com
pany will be visited. All Of these factories
have large clubs at the association. @
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-25

Luverne, Mimi; April 25.-Mr. and Mrs o.
A. Hulett announce the engagement of their
daughter, Cassie Nella, to Roy Addington
Hawks of Pipestonei The wedding will take
place early in May
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-25

The Teachers Club has issued invitations
for the reception which will be given Thurs
day evening, May s, in the West Hotel for
the Western Drawing Teachers association.