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The Washington times., 1902-05-18
a PARK, THREE BOYS, n DOG AND SOME FUN

grotesque motions that ever a dog Of any
sort went through.
Sometimes as the little animal sprang
and nipped the ball. the momentum of the
sphere would twist his 1.-THE little body
backwards in the air, and he would then
endeavor to throw himself forward so
as to land on his feet and the result was
the most remarkable contortion imagin-
able. and one that ELECTED applause every
time. And the fleet of these movements
he heightened by giving a deep grunt
every time he made a leap.
Strictly did the deg observe the rules
of the play-to the reiterated admiration
Of the onlookers. When he sprang at the
ball. and missed. and one OF the lads then
missed. the fox terrier declined to take
advantage Of the boys error, and seize
the sphere. but instead. would retire
quietly to the center of the triangle and
wait till the boy had recovered the ball.
And when he. the dog. caught the ball
on the fly. he would roll over like a boy
turning somersaul;s in an ecstasy. for a
moment or two and then deliver the ball
to one of the boys.
AS this went on the crowd about the
quartet of players gradually increased.
and outside interest in the game waXed
greater.
One old lady. with pair of green spec
tacles and walking cane. seemed to be
particularly pleased by the affair. and
every time the dog caught the ball she
gave evidence of her delight by cackling
and jerkily thrustins her cane into the
ground. Which little habit at one part
of the game caused considerable diver
sion. as at that time she. in her excite
ment. failed to notice that the foot OF
the limping old man had interposed itself
between the ferule of her cane and the
earth.
For an hour or thereabouts the affair
lasted. Then the 10y in blue put the
ball back into his voluminous paltaioons.
and the four of them, with the dos IN
the lead. again marched of in single ME
whence they came, and one OF the most
interesting and entertaining incidents
that has been seen in Lafayette PARK ior
many a day was over.
The Washington times., 1902-05-18
Washington the Only City Of Its Size or Importance
Not Provided With Suitable Home for Its Put-
lie Officials and Employees They Are Now
Housed in Rented Buildings Which Are Neither
Adequate Nor Suitable. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

the Harper Building, fronting on c Street
and connected with the District Building
in the rear, the two being on opposite
sides of a twenty-foot alley. In success
sion during the past two years the Offices
Of the Superintendent of Property, of the
Engineer Department, of the Fire Depart
ment, and of the Superintendent of In
surance have been located in the Harper
Building. Three floors Of that structure
are now principally occupied by the Dis
trict Government. 1t will be only ques-
tion Of very few years when that struct-
ure will be as effectually crowded as the
older Title Insurance Building, and it
will be necessary to seek other room for
the overflow OF the growing departments.
The entrance to Detective Headquarters
from the alley in the rear of the two
buildings shows the cheap and unattrac-
tive surroundings While the buildings
are as good as those of their class, they
were erected for commercial purposes and
do not compare in any way with the city
halls of municipalities of half the size
of Washington. The front of the District
Building, while of imposing proportions.
shows It to be in solid block Of build
ings without any but the most ordinary
approach and SO secluded that it is no
wonder that visitors fail to find the City
Hall when they come to Washington.
The Detective Headquarters are in the
basement of the building. The assembly
room is small, with low ceiling, and In
properly lighted. When Captain Board
man and his sixteen detectives are occu-
pying the room it is crowded to suffoca-
ton Some of the members of the force
even have to stand, not 3eing able to
reach their lockers.
The headquarters of the Fire Depart
ment is also in the basement of the Har
per Building, on the c Street side. While
the room occupied by the Chief Engineer
is comfortable and fairly well adapted to
the purpose, II is SO full Of desks. chairs,
and necessary furniture that Chief Dutton
is unable to entertain more than three or
four callers at one time. His office should
be at least twice as large.
The Office of all others in the District
Building that is overcrowded is that Of
the Inspector of Buildings. 1t is liter
ally so full of desks and tables that there |
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When the boys started the ball going
again, they tossed it high up beyond the
fox terriers ability to spring.
Which fact the dog resented by betak-
ing himself again to the middle of the tri-
angle, and sitting down.
In spite of his eloquent II silent protest.
however. the boys continued to throw the
ball up to one another. and finally by
stander entered a remonstrance.
At the words OF this bystander one or
the boys turned his head for fraction OF
second Just as the ball was coming TO
him, and at the diversion the dog launched
himself against the lad, and thereby dis
concerted him and grabbed the ball which
he had caused the boy to miss, and moved
OFF at a run. to the cheers of the crowd.
Another chase by the lads then followed.
and though it extended all over the square.
and out on Pennsylvania Avenue, the ter
rier easily eluded his pursuers and re-
tanned the trophy and finally discouraged
his comrades. and reduced them to the
necessity of asking terms.
This they did by calling to the four
legged member of their party, and assur-
ing him. honor bright, that they would
play fair. and straightway the assurances
were made the dog came up with the ball
and delivered 1t to the lad in blue.
The enthusiasm of the onlookers at that
began TO wax audible. and there was
handicap or two for the bright-eyed little
beast. and adjuratons to the boys to play
fair.
One more, then they took their station.
and the game went on.
About half the time the dog was sue
cessful in his attempts to intercept the
sphere. and half the time he failed.
These attempts. however. whether fail
ures or successes. were all remarkable
in their way, and represented the most
The Washington times., 1902-05-18

! missioner Macfarland, President of the
Board, said:
''It is a fine thing that the House of
Representatives has done In passing the
bill providing for worthy building for
the government of the District of CO.
lumbia. The thanks of the entire Dis
trict ought to be extended to the House
Committee on Public Buildings. and es-
pecially to Chairman Mercer, for inelud-
ing this item in the bill. There is no
other of the large improvements men,
toned for the District that has the unit
ed support of the people. Nothing that
Congress could do would be more CRATE
fully received or more cordially appre-
ciated. 1t has come to be a matter OF
personal regret and almost of personal
reproach that the District of Columbia
has no city hall. Every State and every
city Of any size has a building for its
government, and Washington is strangely
behind the times in this respect.
'The District of Columbia. since the act
OF 1871 first provided a government for it.
has been obliged to house that govern
ment in temporary quarters, rented from
private individuals. always inadequate,
unsuitable. undignihed. and unworthy
From time to time during these thirty
years Congress has been asked to provide
such q building as the District ought to
have. That government, it should be re-
membered, is the successor of the gov
ernors and governments of the Territory
of the District of Columbia. and not OF
the Mayors of Washington. In other
words. it is on a plane with State and
Territorial governments. and should be
treated accordingly. Congress has recog-
nized this. but 1t has put off the District
Building from year to year on one plea
and another. and with promises for the
future, until now. when it is hoped that
the project will take final shape under
the bill recently passed by the House, and
to which the Senate by former action Is
friendly.
~ am very hopeful tina: Congress is
about to allow US to have a modest but
dignified and appropriate building of our
own, one Of which we will be Justly
proud when visitors come to il and when
citizens call in the line of public busi-
ness
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the seventeen years Of its hypogean exist
ence in dark cell in slow growth and
preparation for few weeks only OF tho
society OF its fellows and the enjoyment Of
the warmth and brightness of the sun and
the fragrant air OF early summer During
this brief period of aerial life it attends
actively to the needs of continuing its
species. is sluggish in movement, rarely
taking wing. and seldom. If ever, takes
food. For four or five weeks the male
sings his song OF love and courtship. and
the female buses herself for a little longer
period, perhaps with the placing OF the
eggs which are TO produce the subsequent
generation seventeen years later. At
the close of its short aerial existence
the cicada falls TO the ground again. per
haps within few feet OF the point from
which 1t issued. to be there dismembered
and scattered about, carpeting the surface
OF the ground with its wings and the frag-
ments Of its body. Such in brief is the
life round OF this anomalous insect.
If we cannot satisfactorily explain the
reason for the long larval life of the
periodical cicada or the conditions which
led to the origin Of this peculiarity, as
suming II to be abnormal, We can at
least see certain advantages coming to
the species therefrom. Among these are
the protection from the attacks of para
site enemies, since we can hardly con-
ceive of a parasite limited to the cicada
which could possibly extend itc existence
over an equal term Of years. Its occur
renee, also, IN overwhelming numbers at
almost the same moment everywhere
within the range of the brood prevents its
being often seriously checked in its aerial
existence by the attacks OF birds and
other veterbrate enemies. which fatten on
1t In enormous numbers.
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~ HE Capital City of the biggest,
strongest. and richest nation on
L the globe has no city hall or pub
lie building in which to house the
departments Of its local government. This
is not true of any other city of the size
in,d pretentions of Washington in our
country, and the conditions which have
been allowed to prevail in this respect
are not in keeping with the dignity of
the city or of the nation.
The local government is housed in two
large brick structures erected as Office
buildings, for which an annual rental of
s12,700 is paid, an amount which, cap
italized at per cent, would go far to-
ward paying the cost of an appropriate
city hall. These buildings are poorly
adapted for the purposes to which they
are put, the offices in them are in
crowded condition, and the valuable rec
ords which have accumulated within the
history of the District Government are
almost without protection from fire.
Happily the action OF the House of Rep
resentatives in passing the omnibus
building BILL" including an appropriation
for the acquisition of a site and the erec-
tion thereon of a municipal building, has
brought the project one step nearer real
ization. 1t is expected that the bill will
be favorably acted upon in the Senate and
that before the adjournment Of Congress
the Secretary of the Treasury will be en-
powered to carry out the purpose Of the
bill.
Several years ago the District Commits
sioners rented, and moved the municipal
Offices into, the Washington Title Insur-
ance Company's building on Louisiana
Avenue opposite Judiciary Square. At
that time, 1885, the building afforded am
pie room for the purposes required. 1t
continued to be large enough until about
three years ago, though every floor and
Office in the building became greatly
crowded by the necessary expansion of
work in every department. Finally the
pressure became Sc great that relief was
sought. and the Police Department was
moved into the first floor and basement oil
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is no room for visitors except as they
stand in the middle of the floor or lounge
upon the nearest unoccupied desk or
table. The Inspector is absolutely unable
TO give those calling upon him courteous
treatment, as in the majority of cases
the man is Obliged to stand while talking
with him. This Office Is one of the most
hard worked departments in the Govern
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ment. The Inspector needs at least four
clerks and three additional inspectors to
make prompt work in the issue of permits
possible This additional force should be
doubled to make things even fairly easy
for the office force. The Inspector and
his office helpers in winter remain at their
desks until 6 in the evening and in sum
mcr until o'clock, thus working always
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one or two hours a lay overtime. for
which no additional pay Is allowed
Going down into the basement of the
District Building we find on the east side
the overflow cf the Office OF the Assessor
on the floor above. This is the special as
sessment division presided over by Mr. ].
w Daniel. Only two years ago this office
was part Of the working force on the
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-08-07
PINK LEMONADE AND PEANUTS.
The Great SeIls-Downs Shows Com.
ing Here Soon.

The small boy hath heart, and now
it is glad. The peanut market has been
cornered and the pink has been made
for the lemonade. Sawdust will be
trampeled on and the city and country
will soon be show crazy. Sells and
Downs generally wake things up. Fail
ure is unknown to them, they are born
showmen. An unprecedented record of
success is the story of this show from
the day of its inception. The features
of the performance proper are too numer-
GUS to mention, one alone, Prof. Berris
and his sixty-five superb equines furn-
ishing an act worth the price OF admis.
sion ITSELF Another the great cycle
whirl, with the original European and
American bicyclsts on the miniature
Madison square garden race track. and
Miss Edna, the only living lady eq 9 g.
trian who successfully accomplishes the
great feat for q woman OF turning
somersaults on the back OF aswiftly run
ming horse at every performance. These
three shows alone are a whole show in
themselves and when the balance of the
program is thrown in one can truthfnlly
say the Sells X Downs show is the best
on earth. The date in Audubon is
Wednesday, August ID.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-08-07

Five years ago this week the writer
bought the REPUBLICAN and took pos
session. These five years have passed
quickly to us, having been full Of busy
work. Many changes have come to our
little city and to Audubon county. We
have endeavored to let these pages be q
record Of the changes. Much progress
has been made In town and county. We
believe the REPUBLICAN has kept up in
the progress made. A new building, a
new cylinder press, a second job press,
much new type and many other things
in the office, additional space 10 our
columns devoted to news matter of
town and country, these are some of the
steps Of progress the paper has taken.
The editor and proprietor is now get
ting fairly we'll acquainted with the peo-
pie and hopes to be able to serve them
as newsgatherer better in future years
than in the past.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-08-07

The people out on the Miller and Ma.
harg telephone lines say they have been
having oceans Of fun" the past week
gossiping over the new lines and listen
ing to their friends visit. 1t is reported
that they called up doc Stearns the
other night after he had retired to let
him know that IT was pleasant evening
but then he got even with them. 1t is
a great convenience and will be much
company for those on the line. With a
good farm home, with land going up in
price every day, with free mail delivery,
and with the telephone and daily paper,
the farmer has truly enviabie position
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-08-07
Great Gathering Of Odd Fellows.

The sovereign grand lodge Of the In
dependent Order of Odd Fellows will be
in session at Des Moines September l5
to 20, inclusive. This 10 the highest
law-making body Of the order of Odd
Fellows and represents the United
States and twenty-six foreign iurisdic
tions. While the membership Of the
sovereign grand lodge is only about two
hundred, Odd Fellows from all over the
United States will be present. drawn to,
gether by interest in Odd Fellowship
and by the s6,250 offered in prizes Tor
the comforting Of degrees and the mill
tary branch of the order known as the
Patriarchs Militant.
The sovereign grand lodge was invited
to meet in Iowa by resolution Of the
Iowa grand lodge at meeting held al
Keokuk two years ago. At the subse-
queDt meeting OF one year ago the grand
lodge Of Iowa appointed committees to
take charge OF the welcome offered to
the sovereign grand lodge and also made
an appropriation to assist in paying the
expenses Of such welcome. The other
grand bodies also made appropriations
and the lodges in the city of Des Moines
have 30 far contributed to the funds in
large amount. Other funds will be
forthcoming when needed.
The great Auditorium at Des Moines
has been engaged for the meeting of the
sovereign grand lodge. Ten smaller
halls have been engaged in which to ex.
emplify the degrees during the week
Every day and night will be occupied
with something interesting to Odd Eel
lows. Every branch Of the order will be
equally henored. The arrangements
made for a welcome to the Rebekas is on
most liberal scale.
Good hotel accommodations can bs
had at any rate from sl.25 per day tc
$500 per day. The Slavery hotel charg,
from 50 90 to $500. The Kirkwood no
tel from 81 80 to $500 per day. Iowa
hotel, $500 per day. These hotels are
on the American plan. A new yictoris
European, sl.OO to $500 per day. Com
mittees are at work securing rooms il
private houses and everybody will b,
taken care OF at reasonable rate. De-
Moines is city OF restaurants and nj
one need go hungry.
Prizes have been offered for the con
ferring Of encampment. Rebeksh ant
subordinate degrees to the amount o.
5000. For drill work by the Patri
arch's Militant, prizes are offered to tn,
amount OF s3.050.OO. The first priz,
leash flor the best drilled Canton is$l 900
The second cash prize, $500.
Allcorrespondence should be addressed
to r. L. Tilton, grand secretary. De-
Moines, Iowa.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-08-07

Last Sunday over one hundred per-
sons were taken into full membership by
the M. E. church OF this city. Most OF
these came in by reason 81 the stirring
up given our town by the evangelist
Sunday last winter. The exercises last
Sunday we're preceded by meetings held
during the week by the pastor and by
the Rev. A.C. Calkins, of Lincoln, Nebr..
who. by the way, formed many friend.
ships in his short stay here. He is a
speaker Of power and is faithful and
strong man in work among the people.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-08-07

Mr.. Vincent Beebe and Miss Ida A.
Brepton we're married Tuesday after.
noon by Rev. E. B. Cousins at the lat.
ter's home in this city. They then left
to take the Milwaukee train to their
new home at Maxwell where Mr.. Beebe
is pastor Of the Evangelical church. The
groom is talented young man, formerly
school teacher Of this county. The
bride is daughter Of Mr., and Mrs. Sam
Brenton, OF Viola township, most ex-
cellent people. May happiness go with
them.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-08-07

Tom Williamson says he has radish in
his garden out on his farm that measures
% inches around and is still growing.
Tom confidently claims II to be the big
gest in the county. We admit that it
is bigger than any in our garden.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-08-07

Mrs. s. C. Petersen. of near Elkhorn,
went to Minnesota Tuesday to visit with
relatives. Her daughter and husband
and DIR. james and wife, OF Omaha, who
have been visiting her also returned home
Tuesday. DIR. janice has position in a
hospital in Omaha.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-08-07
L.andI Landi

i have some Of the best farms in Guth-
rie county on my list. II you want a
home or want to make good invest
ment don't fail to see me before you buy.
Prices range from $500 to $500 per
acre. Call on or address. ID. l.. CAHAIL
Wichita, Iowa.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-08-07
Christian Church Notes.

We expect to got back into our church
building next Sunday.
Subjects next Lords day. In the
morning-"The Love Of God to Man"
In the evening -"Bible Teaching on
Specification" Young peoples meet
ing at 7:30 p. m. Everybody welcome.
II. O. LIrrLEroN, Pastor.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-08-07

W. P. Ferguson, OF Palmer, Iowa, is
here this week, he and Herm Reinemund
having driven across the country. Mrs.
Reinemund is remaining there with her
mother little longer. Mr.. Ferguson lie
associated with brother in running a
general store at that place.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-08-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Hank Lowe, Of Allan
tic, came up Saturday evening. Mrs
Lowe has been in poor health some time
and was accompanied by nurse, Miss
Sutherland. Mrs. Lowe will make her
home with Geo. Coe and wife east Of
town on Mr.. loves rancho for time.
Mr.. Lowe returned to Atlantic Monday
after short business trip to Boone.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-08-07

The Manning and Botna base ball
teams crossd bats at Manning Monday
afternoon. The score at the end Of the
contest was S to 2 in favor Of Manning,
Considerable interest was taken in the
game and large amounts of money
changed hands as a result Of the contest.
1t was considered fine game. the Botna
pitcher striking out thirteen men.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-08-07

A. j. Westrope, who has been visiting
his sister, Mrs. j. s. Haskins, left Satur,
day evening for Harlan where he will
visit brother, after which he will leave
for his home in Madesto, Cal.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-08-07

Mrs. John Terrill, of Pomeroy, mother
Of Mrs. F. s. Watts, and Nellie Grant, of
Rolfe, Iowa, niece Of F. S. Watts, came
last Friday evening to visit at the F. s.
Watts home.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-08-07
JUST LOOK AT HHR.

Whence came that sprightly step,
faultless skin, rich, rosy complexion,
smiling face. She looks good, feels
good. Here's her secret. She uses DIR.
kings New Life Pills. Result, all
organs active, digestion good, no head
aches, no chance for "blues." Try them
20 urself. Only 25o at A. u. Roberts.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-08-07

s. Donaldson, formerly of Audi.
bon township, but for the past few years
OF Geary. Ok, lie in town this week visit.
ing his brother, o. O. Donaldson, and
calling on friends. His wife is visiting
at present in California. They like
Oklahoma quite we'll.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-08-07

John Anderson. of near Anita, was in
town the fore part OF the week on bust
ness. His sisters. Mrs. II. A. Johnson
and Mrs. @. A. Caldwell, accompanied
him home for a short visit.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-08-07
Rursks.Liutou Extension in North and South D.Lo,.

EufeAhLinion Ehensi0n 10 worm ana South Dakota.
This is an extension of the Chicago,
Milwaukee & st. Paul Railway from
Eureka, in Mcpherson county, South
Dakota, to Linton, the county seat OF
Emmons county, North Dakota, passing
through stretch of well cultivated
prairie country. known as the famous
Wheat Belt of South Dakota" 1t is
this territory that created Eureka some
years ago, the greatest primary wheat
market in the world, handling in one
year over two million bushels. The line
will be finished this fall in time for har-
vest, and five new towns reenway,
ICELAND, Hague, Stafford and Linton
will be placed on the market during
August and September.
Watch for announcement OF the dates
of opening sales. 32w2