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land tests demonstrated to a remarkable
degree the practical value and efficiency
CT Mr.. Stubbleiield's invention
Apparatus Employed Is Simple.
The appaI atus employed is simple. con-
sistirg of an ordinary receiver and trans
mitter. AID a pair of steel rods, with
belI-shapcd attachments, which are con-
nected with twenty feet of wire. to which
the electrical apparatus is attached. The
steel rods arc driven into the earth to a
depth Of three feet at any desired point,
when communication is Immediately es-
tablished
The electrical apparatus proper. which
was employed in making the tests. was
encased in a box twelve inches long,
eight inches wide, and eighteen inches
high. and consisted OF dry cells, a gem
crater. and an induction coil.
Practical Value Demonstrated.
The tests we're made to demonstrate the
practical working value Of the apparatus
which was invented by Mr.. Stubblefeld-
The demonstrations made under the per
sonal direction OF Mr. Stubblefeld gave
him ample opportunity TO furnish con-
Yirciug proof to those who witnessed the
tests that he has achieved in a basic
form something greater even than Mar
ccri.
Mr.. stubblcdeld is using a portion of
Marconrs patents-the Hertzian wave
theory-although communication by Mr.
Stubblefcld's invention is had by ground
currents ard electrical currents through
the water. rather than by ethereal waves.
Mr.. Stubb!efeId's invention has already
been adopted by the Gordon Telephone
Company Of Charleston. s. c.. and will De
employed in the establishment of tele-
phonIc communication between that city
and the sea islands lying of the coast
Of South Carolina.
A "Blue Grass" Farmer.
Mr. Nathaniel 5tubblefeid is forty.
years of age. and the son of prominen;
lawyer Of Kentucky. although he himself
was a farmer before he turned his atten-
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PROPOSALS.

PROPOSALS FOR STEAM AND ELECTRICAL
POWER PLANT-Ofice of the Secretary and
Treasurer L. s. Soldiers Home, Washington ID.
c., March Is, Ieo2.-Sealed PROPOSALS in dupli-
cate will be received at this office UNTIL
O'CLOCK p. NJ, on MONDAY. MARCH
81. 1902. for the erection at the pump
ing station and hospital L. S. Soldiers
Home. near this city. of steam and
electrical power plant, etc. in accordance with
the plans and specifications to be seen at this
Office. A certified check of 90 per cent of the
amount Of bid must accompany each proposal
Bond with approved sureties for the faithful
performance of the contract will be required
Of the successful bidder. The right is reserved
to reject any and a.. bids, waive techuicaIi-
ties, and to accept any part OF any bid or to
reject the other part if the interest of the u
;. Soldiers Home requires it. Contract will be
awarded only to regular contractors Proposals
must be submitted in duplicate Oh forms TO be
obtained at the Home. addressed to the secretary
and treasurer. endorsed on the envelope Pro-
Posals for a steam. electrical and power plant
for the L. :. Soldiers Home" CHAS W
TAYLOR, Major OF Cavalry. L. 5. A.. Secretary
and Treasurer. unaI 2t ~
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PROPOSED LEAGUE
OF MEMS CLUBS
Committee on Organization
Enthusiastic Over Action.
MANY BODIES JOIN MOVEMENT
Held at Luther Place Memorial Church
for the Purpose of Discussing Plans
Many Delegates Present.

The third meeting of the committee on
organization OF the proposed Federation
of Mems Clubs was held Friday evening
at The Luther Place Memorial Church and
was largely attended, representatives and
delegations from twenty three clubs be-
ing present. After invocation by the Rev.
DR.. Butler and music led by Mr.. Alfred
Wood. of the First Congregational
Church, Judge II. b. Morlton. OF Ham
line Church. stated brisny the scope Of
the proposed league or federation I'D far
as 1t had developed and explained what
steps had already been taken by the
committee looking toward organization.
Clubs from rine Presbyterian. seven
Methodist. three Episcopal. two Luther
an, and two Congregational churches
were represented. several ry complete
delegations with authority to act for
their clubs to the extent of committing
them to such a urion as is proposed
These clubs are located throughout the
city. including West Washington. Mount
Pleasant. and Brightwood. and 1t is TN
understood application for admission will
1T oHce ne Hade by Ctuo II TaEOua
Park. The clergymen are taxing keen
interest in the moveme Mt. tccac5c what
ever is of benefit to their neu'5 clubs is
beneficial to their churches
Wise to Act at Once.
subcommittee on constitution report
ed. and second proposed constitution
was also submitted. The discussion took
a wide range. and considerable tact was
required to harmonic the views and
opinions of delegates coming from clubs
conducted on widely divergent principles
The committees report was finally ap-
proved. and after L free interchange OF
views it was decided expediont not to de-
lay organization further. All the clubs
in the city havo been several times in
vited t. send representatives to the meet
ings of this organization committee, but
they are reluctant to appoint delegates
empowered to bind them to a movement
until they know what the scope of that
movement is, and in their absence from
the meetings they learn nothing, and the
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IN TIE SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT
OF COLUMBIA, HOLDING A DISTRICT
fnI-RT-IN or rfyrNn

4 y y
| TON PLACE. No. 55S. District Court
Notice is hereby given that the Commission
Of the District of Columbia. pursuant to the
! provisions Of tie act OF Congress approved Marcel,
/ 3. 1899. entitled IAN act for the extension Of
| Pennsylvania Avenue southeast and for other
\ purposes" fled petition in this Court praying
| the condemnation Of the land necessary FOR the
| extension of lexington Place between o Street
aud Florida Avenue to the full width Of GO fee.
! by acquiring the necessary land below q Street
! on the west side of said lexington Place as
shown plat map prepared BY said Com
missioners and annexed to their said petition
and marked Exhibit ID. C. No. L. And, there
after the said Commissioners filed their supple
mental petition and plat herein, in accordance
with the act Of Congress entitled AN act for
| the extension Of Columbia Road east Of Thir-
tee3th Street, and for other purposes, approved
June 6. 1900. praying that a jury OF seven Judi
| cious. disinterested men not related to any per-
son interested in the proceedings, and not in
the service employment of the District Of
Columbia of the United States, be summoned
by the Marshal for the District Of Columbia to
assess the damages sustained, and to assess the
benefits which may result, in the condemnation
Of the land necessary for the extension Of said
street against those pieces parcels Of ground
abutting that portion of the street to be opened
and extending to depth of 300 feet from the
westerly building line Of said lexington Place,
according to the provisions Of the above men
toned acts of Congress
1t is ordered this 18th day OF March, l.
ID. 1902 that all persons having any interest
in the proceedings be. and they hereby, re-
qured to attend this Court the 31ST DAY OF
Aafefi- iSt-, Al ~ " lIotA A. M, ana 10 con-
tinue in attendance until this Court shall have
made its final order ratifying and confirming the
award OF damages and assessments Of benefits of
the jury. Provided copy of tnis order be pub
lished in the Washington Law Reporter
and in The Washington Times and Washington
POST newspapers on secular days at least sir
times before said day of March. 1902 and the
Marshal Is directed TO copy of this notice
to be served upon such of the Land to
be condemned as may be found within the Dis
trict of Columbia.
By the Court:
(SeaD A. B. HAGNER Justice
True copy-Test:
J. r. YOUNG. Clerk.
By R. j. MEiGS. JR-, Asst Clerk.
mills 20 - % Dc %
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DISAGREEMENT IN KOREA.
Foreign Minister Refuses to Recognize
Russian Representative.

YOKOHAMA. March 23.-Advices from
Seoul are to the effect that confusion pre-
walls in Korean ministerial circles
The Foreign Minister refuses to have
any relations with NJ. Paoloff. the Rus
sian Minister. who is pressing for com
ponsation for the telegraph pests that
were erected in spite of the protests of
the Korean Government, and were de-
stroyed by the Governments orders.
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TRUSTEES SALE.

JAMES W. RADCLIFFE, AUCTIoNEER.
At the Real Estate Exchange. 1914 st. NV.
TRU STEES' SALE OF ! VALUABLE BUILDING
LOT IN THE COUNTY OF WASHINGTON.
ID. c.
BY virtue of 4 deed OF trust recorded in libar
l16I, folio ST. ct seq, Of the land records OF the
District OF Columbia. sold by request of the party
secured thereby. 1--WE shall offer for sale at the
Real Estate Exchange. 1914 + 81. NV. at 3
O'CLOCK IN THE AFTERNOON OF THURS
DAY. APRIL 3. \. ID. 1902, all OF lot No q, in
block No. !, in the Washington Brick Machine
Companys sub of part OF Trinidad As per plat
recorded in liber. county No. 8. folio 800 of the
records of the Surveyors Office OF the District
of Columbia.
Terms OF sale: All cash. 500 deposit required
at time of sale.
All conveyancing. recording. stamps, etc, at
purchasers cost.
Zen days allowed 70 complete thc purchase.
+. r. HAIGHT. Trustee.
FRANK J. LEWIS Trustee
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employment OF batteries of sufficient
power to convey the human voice.
House to house communication is estab-
lished by burying the steel rods with their
bell-shaped attachments Just outside CT
the house. The future development of his
invention means much and will mark a
new era in scientific development.
Another Demonstration to Be Made.
rangements for another demonstration,
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT, Office Supervising
Architect. Washington, d. C., March u lg02-
Sealed proposals will be received at this office
until O'CLOCK p. NJ, on the 2lST BAY OF
APRIL. 1902, and then opened for the grading
paving. etc. in connection with the completion
Of the approaches TO the Bureau OF Engraving
and Printing, Washington d, c., in accordance
with the drawing and specification. copies Of
which may be had at this etiice. JAMES KNOX
TAYLOR, Supervising Architect
nll2l. %. 2s. Sl-ap24
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N THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT
OF COLuMBIA.-JAMES F. BARBOUR V
UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW ALIENEES
AND DENISEES OF JACOB HERSON, De
ceased. No. 23l54 In Eqnity.
The object of this suit is to establish of record
the title of complainant 10 subdivision lots six
90 TO twenty tzjI. inclusive in square three
hundred and twenty-six 600. in the City Of
Washington. in this District. and to enjoin the
defenI'ant= from asserting title thereto.
On motion of the complainant, by George
Francis Williams his solicitor, it is this 18th
day OF March, A. d. 1902 ordered that the
defendants cause their appearance to be entered
herein or before the irst rule day occurring
three months after tine day of the first publica-
ton of this order. otherwise the cause will be
proceeded with as in case OF default
(SeaD A b. HAGNER, Associate Justice.
True Copy-Attest:
]. r. Young Clerk.
BY NJ. \. CLANCY, Asst Clerk
mh17 .24-apl, S-Inad. 1S
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PRACTICAL TESTS OF
WIRELESS TELEPHONY

rods into the earth to a depth of three
feet at any desired point and were able
to carry on a conversation at distances
varying from 800 yards to half mile. The
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so not to seriously conflict, and the
moral support of the stronger clubs would
be tacitly given weaker ones. to the en-
enlargement of the latter without detri-
ment to the former.
Benefits to Members
The advantages to individual members
would be their share of what benefits ac-
crue to their clubs or their churches, and
yet the per capita expense would be in
dnitesimal. Members would make friend
ships never to be found in their own
clubs, would touch shoulders with people
OF Importance. and would absorb ideas
which could only be found by the COM
mingling Of many minds. On the aver
age not half the membership OF the va
rious mems clubs now attends its own
meetings. the reason probably being be-
cause the inducement is net sufficient.
II the league furnished the inducement
which a club did not the latter could not
complain If a larger percentage OF Its
membership attended two or three league
meetings year. If by chance club in
terest waned the life Of tottering club
would be maintained by the necessity for
its existence in order to hold its member
snip in the league.
AS for the advantages to churches. the
sdHlc DtI.tulS NOGiu accrue lTOIn IeueT-
atng their clubs as from the various al
liances of the churches and Sunday
schools themselves; if such unions are
profitable along ecclesiastical lines, they
,rould he beneficial along secular lines.
II every component club il one that is
connected with a clurch all the inter-
ostcd churches have the satisfaction of
knowing that every person in the league
has the constant moral example OF good
with some church. If this hope should
create a spirit CT rivalry among the va
rious denominations. each sect would seek
to have all lis local churches institute
cluEs and CONNECT them with the league.
Male Population Affected.
Mems clubs draw the male population
into the church edifce, with ultimate re-
suits depending upon the treatment ex-
tended. the friendships made. the deli
cacy CT the suggestion CT uniting with
the church and the neral example CT
club members who are already church
members. The power for good would be
Letter If the moral example were
strengthened by the numbers and promi-
ncnce CT the church members in the
league. No meeting OF any two clubs nor
CT the league need be held in any church
without the latters special invitation.
Every church giving a fair CT whose la
dies have luncheon festival would
secUre desirable advertising by announc-
ing the entertainment through the league.
Since the church element CT the league
membership is interdeaominational, any
action taken must be non-sectarian, and
it rnuet also he Of sufficient breadth to re-
ceive the support OF the lay element
hence it is impossible that such feder-
alton should fall into narrow lines. As
broad lines benefit the community at
large, there would be, a demand for league
membership frcm many philanthropic and
worthy citizens. comprising an element
not now connected with any mems club
or with any church. and to gain admit
lance that element must join one or the
other. 1t is not now seen to be impossi-
BILE to admit ladies'. and this question
opens a wide field of thought
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Advantages of Federation.

The league, from its size and mem
bership, could secure speakers which com
ponent clubs often could not, and the
knowledge that speakers of great renown
were to lecture would draw larger audi
ences in proportion. with its religious
element interdenpminational. and its lay
element comprising the best citizens of
different sections Of the city. the league
could and probably would eventually exer-
else a powerful influence in local ques-
lions. When occasion demands a mass
meeting, a quickly called special meeting
of the league would assemble the respect
able element of the community, well or
ganized and capabIy officercd. and their
actions should have weight with the Dis
Lrict and the national authorities.
AS for the advantages to each com
ponent club. the honor of an Office in the
league would impel the clubs to put for
ward their fayorite sons as candidates,
and the friendly competition thus ere
ated would excite enthusiasm and in
crease membership in each club-espc-
cially just prior to the time when their
bona fde membership must be report
ed. The league could easily publish a
ycar-b book at a few cents a copy. TO in
clude on separate pages a roster of Off
GERS and members of the various clubs
schedule of inter club debates could be
arranged. as well as inter-club vista
lions. either formal or informal-in fact,
clubs which were federated would no
longer be antagonistic in any sense, and
each would profit by avoiding the errors
and adopting the successful features of
the others As this movement has al
ready brought about. clubs would be or
ganiZed where they did not previously
exist. sample constitutions uld be loan
ed them, and good advice given as to
what TO seek in their plan OF formation.
Where one clubs excursion or outing has
hitherto been a small affair or failure
two or more would unite in a success, or
the leagues effort would be proportionate-
ly larger. No club would lose its individ-
ual!ty; meeting dates might be arranged
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The "Record" Quasi Pictorial.

Baltimore Herald - The Congressional
Record" celebrated ST. Patrick's Day by
putting speech of Hon. Henry d. Green,
delivered December Is, 1901. on the first
page.
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IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT
OF CoLUMBIA.-JAMES RYAN. Complain
ant. JOHN WALLACE, MARY LIZZIE
BOND. UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW ALIEN
EES AND DEYISEES OF JOSEPH H. VAL
LACE Deceased, Defendants. No. % 100. In
Equity. Docket 81
The object of this suit is to establish title of
complainant to part OF lot seventeen 10 in
square i've hundred and thrty-fve (5S5) Wash
ington. District of Columbia. On motion of
complainant. by George Francis Williams Esq,
his solicitor, it is this 18th day OF Nsrfh. L.
d. 1902 ordered that the defendants es..se their
appearance TO be entered herein on or before
the first rule day occurring after the expiration
Of three months from the day of the first pub
liestion of this order; otherwise the cause will
be proceeded with in case Of default
This order IS 20 be published in the Wash
ingtou Law Reporter and in The Washington
Times.
lSeaD A. C. BRADLEY. Justice
True copy-Test:
J. X. YOUNG. Clerk
By J. ". LATIMER. Asst Clerk
uli20. 3l-apIi .sS-maI2 "a
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The value OF the practical demonstra-
lions is manifold, in that it tends to
point CUT wherein the invention can be
Developed, and als0 demonstrates to those
MN IL l.IbtIe1i5 s-st3 o iatsyzs.
= - iu.suisDa ir5 sCuIAeTciz5 Talas.
Although scientists in various parts of
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movement suffers in its failure to bene-
fit by their suggestions. Several entirely
novel ideas were expressed Friday even
ing, and these, with the proposed consti-
tuition and everything bearing on the sub
ject, will be turned over TO the joint
meeting OF the delegates to be held in
about a month. Meanwhile, 1t was de-
cided to Issue and circulate an invitation
asking all the local clubs to appoint dele
gates at their next meeting. either with
full power or under Instructions and
have them prepared to attend at the date
and place to be fixed later. As soon as
these delegates are appointed from any
club such members therefrom as have
been serving on their individual respon-
sibillty will yield to them. 1t was de-
cided, in view OF the enthusiasm shown
and the large number of clubs that have
already approved the broad idea. that the
league will be formally organized at the
next meeting. and such clubs as do not
attach themselves then may join later.
However. the hope was expressed that all
would at least attend, in order that the
scope of the federation and its plan of
organization might be drawn. so that as
composite whole it would be entirely
satisfactory.
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CLAIM JUROR Halls
FROM MARYLAND
It Is Contended That He Cannot Be a
Voter in That State and a Res
ident of District.

The meaning of the text of the code in
reference to the qualification of jurors
will be tested in the case OF man who
was recently convicted of larceny in
Criminal Court No. . before Justice Bar
nard. The point is raised with reference
TO the meaning of the words. "a resident
OF The District of Columbia
In the case referred to it is contended
that he was Illegally convicted, because,
it is alleged. n member of the jury
which returned the verdict against him
is voter in the State Of Maryland.
If that is the case it is argued that the
juror referred to must be a legal resi-
dent OF Maryland. and therefore cannot be
be also "a resident of the District of
Columbia"
Qualifications of Jurors.
In speaking of the qualifications of ju-
rors the code, in section 215, says: mo
person shall be competent to act as a ju-
rOr unless he be a citizen of the United
States, a resident OF the District OF Co
lumbia, over twenty one and under sixty
five years of age. able to read and write
and to understand the English language,
and 4 good and lawful man, who has
never been convicted OF a felony or a
msdemeanor involving moral turpitude. -
Whether or not a person can retain his
right of franchise in any State and exer-
else the right. and still be "a resident of
the District of Columbia" in the meaning
as applied to the qualifications OF a juror
is a question which the Court of Appeals
for the District will be called upon to
answer in connection with the petition
for a new trial for the defendaAt
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which will be made in the immediate
vicinity CT New York City. In all proba-
bility On the Hudson River. When the
demonstration is made, IT is probable that
stronger electrical apparatus than that
employed in the tests made on the Po-
tomac River will be employed
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FOREIGN MAILS.

WASHINGTON. d. C., PoSroFF1cE, NOTICE.
Should be read daily. rs changes may occur
at any time
FOREIGN MAILS are forwarded to the ports OF
sailing daily, and the schedule Of elosings Is ar
ranged on the presumption of their uninter-
,upted overland transit. For the week ending
March 30 I90, the last connecting closes VIII
be made from the MAIN OFFICE as follows:
Trans Atlantic Mails.
MoNDAY-b) At 7:l5 p. m: for EUROPE
via Plymouth. Cherbourg. and Bremen.
(c) At LES p. m. for ITALY direct. per
$. $. Nord America, from New York. Mail
must be directed Per s. s. Nord America l.1;,,,,v
per S. Philadelphia. from New York. via
Southampton. Mail for IRELAND must be di'
rected Per $. s. Philadelphia, no,v
Tcutonic. from New York. via QueenSto~n. .
(c) At IL rs p. m. for BELGIUM direct per
s. $. Haverord. from New York. Nail must be
directed per s.. s. faverford.'
SWITZERLAND. ITALY. SPAIN. PORTUGAL.
TURKEY, EGYPT. GREECE. BRITISH INDIA,
and LORENZO MARQUEE. per $; $ La Touraine,
Of EUROPE must be directed ''Per $. s. La
Touraine."
FRIDAY-b) At 7:I5 p m. for EUROPE, per
s. 5. Campsnia. from New York. via Queenstown
(c) At 9:15 p. m. for ITALY direct. per ;. s.
X. N. Theresia, from New York. Nail must be
directed 'Pcr 3. 5. X. II. Theresia'
tc) AT ll:25 p. NJ. TOR NETHERLANDS uirect
per S. S. Ryndam. from New York. Mail must
be directed Per 8. s. Ryndam."
(c) At II rs p. nI. for SCOTLAND direct. per
5. s. Furnessia, from New York Mail must be
directed per S. Z. Furnessia.''
(c) At IL % p. M. for DENMARK direct. per
S. s. Norge from New York. Mail must be di-
rectcd ''Per $. g. Norge"
PRINTED NATTER, ETC.-This steamer takes
Printed Matter. Commercial Papers. and Samples
for GERMANY only. The same class of mai,
matter for other parts of EUROPE will not be
sent by this ship unless specially directed by
her.
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so as not to seriously conflict, and the
moral support of the stronger clubs would
be tacitly given weaker ones. to the en-
couragement of the latter without detri-
ment to the former