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Evening star., 1902-04-12
Adverse Reports.
MAN DROWNED AT LAUREL.
Body of George F. Nichols Found in
Three Feet Of Water.
Of The Evening Star.

Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.
LAUREL, Md, April IL, 1902.
About 1880 o'clock this morning Edward
Whitehead, one of the section hands en-
ployed on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad
in this vicinity, discovered the body Of Geo.
F. Nichols lying in about three feet Of water
several yards to the east of the railroad
bridge which spans the Patuxtent river
at this point. Investigation showed that
the man was dead and Whitehead notified
Capt. John r. Griffith of the local police
force, who Immediately went to the scene.
In the meantime, Justice of the Peace
Charles B. Tavenner, was notified and i'm
paneled the following coroners jury: DR..
7. NJ. Baldwin, foreman; and Messrs.
James A. Brown, John R. Griffith. John
Kaiser, Clarence White, Walter Robson,
]. w. I.inthicum, William Radclif, II. R.
Robey, John s. Boyle r. T. Campbell and
c. H. Shaw. -
After viewing the body the jury ad-
journed to the undertaker's establishment
of Mr.. William Milstead, where DR.. w. F.
Taylor made an examination to ascertain
whether the man had met with foul play
Nothing was found to carry out this
theory. He was of the opinion that the
body had been In the water four or five
hours prior to the time Of its discovery
The deceased was last seen about IL
O. clock last night when he left the saloon
OF Mr.. George French. that being the hour
of closing, in compliance with the law.
1t was stated that Nichols was under the
influence Of liquor: 1t is the general i'm
preston that the unfortunate man wander
ed down to the railroad and walked to
the bridge. From the position in which the
body was found, it is believed the man
could not have been on the bridge Just prior
to his falling. 1t Is thought he had rested
a while on the stOnework, and probably
fell asleep. In striking the ground the
body assumed a sitting posture and later
pitched forward, face downward, into the
water. the feet being stuck In the muddy
bank. There were no indications that the
man had struggled to reach the bank, as
the only marks at the spot were those made
on the sand by his sliding into the water.
The fact that no marks OF violence could
be found and that the mans watch was
found in his clothes. the jury decided, pre-
cludes any idea of foul play. The man had
fallen distance of thirty or forty feet.
The verdict rendered by the jury was to
the effect that the unfortunate man came
to his death by accidental drowning The
deceased was engaged in the barber busi-
ness here and conducted a shop in the
western section of the town. -
Evening star., 1902-04-12
Boyd's and Vicinity.
i Correspondence of The Evening Star

Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star.
BOYD'S. Nd, April IL. 1902.
The annual election of directors Of the
Boyd Hall at this place was held Tuesday
night at the home of Mrs. James A. Boyd.
The following were elected: David Rine-
hart. James L. Higgins, M. A. Emerson,
Mahlon T. Lewis and James B. Maughlin
David Rinehart was chosen president; NJ
A. Emerson, secretary, and Mahlon T..
Lewis treasurer. The hall was found to be
in good condition financially, part of the
debt has been paid of, leaving very small
incumbrance.
Rev. C. NJ. Yost was appointed to the
pulpit in the Southern Methodist church at
Clarksburg by the recent conference in Bal
timore, succeeding Rev. e. E. Marshall,
who goes to Smithville, Baltimore county
The recent rains caused a rise in the wa
ters of the Monocacy and Potomac. The
roads were washed and fields were damaged
in some instances The cuts along the Bal
timore and Ohio railroad were washed a
great deal, letting down debris that filled
the tracks in several places. At Sir Johns
run, on the Baltimore and Ohio. Just west
came down and caught a freight train and
buried 1t, blocking trains for about four
teen hours Six cars OF the freight train,
loaded with coal, were carried into the
river.
A number Of the Baltimore and Ohio off,
cials passed over this division yesterday to
inspect the roadbed and stations. A number
of insurance agents. as usual accompanied
them to insure the depots.
Evening star., 1902-04-12
Died of yellow Fever.

The State Department has received infor-
nation that Stewart Holland Hall and his
wife, born Gabrielle. died of yellow fever
at Rio de Janero, March IS last. Hall
was better known as Dare of Dare Broth
ers, and Is said to have been the only one.
legged professional gymnast In the world
He was an American citizen and was res
ident OF Chicago.
Evening star., 1902-04-12

TREASURY DEPARTMENT. WASHINGTON. ID.
c.. March 26. s19o2.-Sealed proposals will be re-
PM. MONDAY. APRIL FOURTEENTH. 1902 for
the purchase and removal from this building aDe
its annexes In the city Of Washington Of shout 3VO
tons of old Paper and Books. All expense incident
the removal Is to be borne by the successful bid
der The Paper and Books can be examined and
any additional information he obtained by per-
sonally applying to the Chief Clert Of the depart
ment. Proposals must he accompanied by a certi-
fed check. drawn TO the order of the Secretary OF
the Treasury In the sum OF $500 rs q gaarantee OF
viii he retained until sll the Paper and Books
have been removed, with the Understanding that
the whole any part thereof that may be re.
quired shall be used to make good any deinquepces
OF the contractor IN the execution Of the contract
Proposals must be addressed to the secretay of the
posal for the Purchase and Removal OF Old Paper
and Books" The right to reject any and all bios
and waive defects 10 reserved. L II. SHAW, see-
retafy. mhx. .apoklI
Evening star., 1902-04-12
1887:
Overflow on the west side of river
ST. Francis bottom:

Overflow on the west side of river
ST. Francis bottom:
Earlier years. 6,090 square miles
1897 Observation-Disclosures. 2.660 square miles
Helena Ark, to Arkansas City:
Earlier years. .--..,...-. 1,1o2 square miles
1891 observation-disclosures. l,lo2 square miles
Texas bottom:
Earlier years. rs. 1855 square miles
1877 Observation-Disclosures. BIB square miles
Earlier years. ........... 6,os5 square miles
1897 Observation-Disclosures. 1854 square miles
Basin of Lafourche Bayou:
Earlier years. ....-..--.. 2.O24 square miles
1897 Observation-Disclosures. $50 square miles
Overflow on east side of river
Commerce, Mo-. to Memphis. Tenn:
Earlier years. .......... 616 square miles
1897 ..................... 5S3 square miles
Earlier years. ........... 6.trS square miles
1897 NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 4,2I3 square miles
Vicksburg, Miss, to Baton Rouge. La:
Earlfer years. AS square miles
1897 Observation-Disclosures. II square miles
Baton Rouge. La, to the gulf:
Eariier years. .-....... 2,oW square miles
1897 NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. - square miles
The above showing of the diminished flood
conditions is most remarkable. The actual
number of square miles of land under water
In floods of earlier. years was 2996S, while
IN the great flood of 1897 there were but
13,5IS square miles of land under water.
Thus the number of square miles of land
which previously suffered from flood and
may now be considered beyond the point of
any future overflow is 16, ,4OS.
Things of the Past.
There is every reason to believe that be-
fore many years floods throughout our
great river systems will be thing of the
past. There are several causes which tend
to check and amelierate floods: first and
the most important, is the system of levees.
SO carefully looked after by the engineers Of
the national government; second what ap-
peals to many to be aggravating cause,
proves to be materially beneficial in assisting
in the prevention of fioods-the building of
towns on the watersheds and along tributa-
rfeS of the great rivers. 1t was supposed that
the water which formerly soaked into the
ground and was retained or passed off in
underground channels would now flow over
the macadamed streets of these constantly
increasing towns into the tributaries and
thence to the rivers. While this may ap-
pear reasonable, it must be remembered
that. with the upbuilding of every town,
constantly diminished to supply the demand
for manufacturing and home purposes and
furthermore the paving of streets and the
building of proper channels for the flow of
surplus water restrain the carrying off of
silt and rubbish into the great rivers to fill
their beds
We may rest assured that as soon as the
banks of our rivers are covered by towns
with properly paved streets, and there Is a
drain on the water supply for manufactur-
ing and other purposes, the chances for
overflow Will become materially less.
Evening star., 1902-04-12
In the Far South.

From the Chicago News
why did you pull the bell?" asked the
engineer as the train slowed up.
Il looked out of the window and saw a
herd of cattle on the track" responded the
green conductor.
We'll, this engine has cowcatcher."
Yes. but they are not cows. They are
all steers"
Evening star., 1902-04-12
MANY DISTRICT BILLS
REPORTED ON By THE SENATE
COMMITTEEE.
Regulating Practice of Veterinary
Medicine-opening Of Streets-Re-
funding Liquor Fees.

The Senate committee on the District of
Columbia met yesterday and acted on sew
eral bills of local interest. A favorable report
was authorized on Senate bill 4726, to regu-
late the practice of veterinary medicine in
the District. The bill provides that no per-
son shall practice veterinary medicine with
out first securing a license. 1t provides for
the creation of a board Of examiners in
veterinary medicine, to consist of five rep
utable practitioners of veterinary medicine,
appointed by the District Commissioners
each to have been for at least three years
resident of and a practitioner in the Dis
trict of Columbia. Any person desiring to
practice in the District shall make applica-
ton to this board of examiners for a license
to do So A license fee of $40 shall be col
lected from each applicant and the expense
of the board is not to exceed the total
amount of the license fees collected.
Favors Opening r Street.
The committee also ordered q favorable
report on Senate bill 4725 for the opening
18th street northeast from r to NJ streets.
1t appropriates 5000 for the purpose Of
grading and regulating the same. ..s-,Y
Senate bill 44OS, also reported favorably
amends section 934 Of the District code so
that 1t provides that when any person
shall be sentenced to Imprisonment for
term not exceeding six months the court
may direct that such imprisonment shall
be either in the Workhouse or in the jail :;
for term longer than six months and not
longer than one year, imprisonment shall be
In Inc jail. and where the sentence is I'M
prisonment for more than one year it shall
be in the penitentiary.
Refunding Liquor Fees.
Senate bill 32OS was acted on favorably.
1t authorizes the Commissioners to refund
to Wholesale and retail liquor dealers who
were engaged in business in the District
March 3. 1893. moneys erroneouSly collected
as license taxes for the license year ending
October 81, 1893. For the purpose of carry
ing into effect this provision 50 SS7.S9 Is
appropriated, one-half to be charged
against the revenues Of the District of CO.
lumbia.
Adverse Reports. ...
Adverse reports were ordered on bills for
the extension Of 18th street to the Wal
bridge subdivision of Ingleside; for the wild
ening of California avenue from it's inter-
section with Connecticut avenue westerly:
for the extension of oath street northeast.
and to provide for suitable accommodation
at the Government Hospital for the Insane
for the detention and treatment of INDECENT
female epileptics and feeble-minded persons
resident in the District.
Evening star., 1902-04-12
No Criterion.

Ff,m Life.
Manager-.Is he intelligent enough to take
the part?'
Assistant-"Why. he is intelligent enough
to have written the play"
That's no sign"
Evening star., 1902-04-12
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

Thr following Is list of advertised letters re-
naming in the Washington ID c. Post Office Sat
ur,iay. April H. 1902
t. obtain any of these letters the applicant
ShnId call for Advertised Letters
n not called for within two ~ weeks they viii
D.. the Dead Letter Office.
Evening star., 1902-04-12

SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED AT
the department OF State until TWO O'CLOCK
pm. ON THE FIRST DAY oF MAY 1892 10 fur
nish said department with Stationery aud Miscel-
laneous Articles. including Forage Flags and Ice.
for the year ending June 80 1893. IN accordance
with the schedule copies Of which, together with
blank proposals and other information may be had
upon application TO the Stationery Room OF the
Department. JOHN HAY. Secretary of State.
aiI5 - 1879,
Evening star., 1902-04-12

DEPOT QUARTERMASTER's OFFICE, WASH
ington D. c., March 81, 19o2.-Seaied proposals. in
tripiicate, will be received here until O'Clock
IN Tuesday. April Is, 1902 for furnishing and
delivering twenty draft (arilleryl horses and nine
other railroad points, Information furnished on
application. Envelopes containing proposals to be
marked Proposals for Artillery Horses" and ad
dressed to Major 7. e. TRUE. Depot Quarter
master. ap2,5,A,1. 12.H
Evening star., 1902-04-12
PROPOSALS FOR sTATIoNERY AND MIscEI,-

PROPOSALS FOR STATIONERY AND MLsCEL-
laneous Supplies.-war Department Washington,
April 8. 1902-Sealed proposals.. In duplicate, Will
he received here until TWO Pm. MAY FIRST.
1902. and then opened for furnishing stationery
and miscellaneous supplies (brocms. brushes.
towels. etcD for War Department bureaus and Of
fees during year ending June 80, 1893. Information
furnished on application. Proposals must be in en-:
velopes indorsed Proposals for Stationery" and
Proposals for Miscellaneous Supplies" rcspcc-
lively. and addressed to NJ. Il. THoRP Chief Of
Supply Div. ap5. II. 1923
Evening star., 1902-04-12
PROPOSALS.

ANNUAL SUPPLIES FOR UNITED STATES
Marine Corps.-Headquarters. United States Marine
Corps, Quarternaster's Office. Washington D. C.
April H. 1S02.-SEALED PROPOSALS. in dupli-
cate, will be received at this Office until TWELVE
OtLDCk NOON On MAY FIFTH 1902 and then
be publicly opened. for furnishing military supplies
and stationery. to be delivered at Philadeithia
Pa. and Washington, D. &. Blank proposals. sJ,eci-
fcations and other information can be obj a ned
and standard samples examined. at this office and
at 100 South Broad street. Philadelphia. Pa This
once reserves the right to reject any all bids
be subject to necessary appropriations by Congress
Bids from manufacturers or regular dealers only
will be considered &. l.. McCAWLEY Ma ior A
Q. NJ. and Acting Quartermaster, e. s Marine
Corps. apl2- -law-2w
Evening star., 1902-04-12

PROPOSALS FOR MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES,
-onhce Of Superintendent, State, War and Navy
cate. will be received at this ONCE until TWo
IN. on THURSDAY. MAY FIRST. 1902 for fur
nishing this Office, during the fiscal year ending
June 80, 1903, with Soap, Brushes, sponges Paints
Oils, Nails. Screws. etc. Schedules and all neces-
sary information be obtained upon applicati tion
G. W. BAIRD, Commander. U. s. N, Superinten-
dent. sp5, II l929
Evening star., 1902-04-12

UNITED STATES COMMISSION OF FISH AND
Fisheries Washington. II. G.. April 4. i9e2.-Pro-
posals for Coal, Ice, Etc Sealed proposals, TO he
marked Proposals will be received by the
dersisned at this Commisson until THURSDAY.
THE FIRST DAY OF MAY. 1902 AT TWO
O'CLOCK PM, at which time and place they VIII
he opened in the presence of attending bidders for
furnishing such Coal and Ice may be ordered
during the fiscal year ending June 80, 1893: Bids
also invited for washing towels. The right is
reserved to reject any all bids to waive tech
rical defects and to accept any part Of any bid
and reject the other part. Blanks for proposals,
with specifications of the requirements Ia be met
in respect 10 each aIticle and also the esimat ed
quantities probably to be required Of each VIII be
furnished on application. GEORGE NJ. BOWERS.
Commissioner. a{5 II Ia IN
Evening star., 1902-04-12

PROPOSALS, FOR STATIONERY AND MISCEI-
ianeons supplies Department Of Justice Washing
ton, D. C., April 5. 1gU2.-Sealed proposals. IN du-
pcate, for furnishing STATIONERY aud miscellaneous
supplies for TIE Department Of Justice and for the
United States courts and judicial officers for the
fiscal year ending June 30, 1903. viii he received
until O'Clock pm May l. 1892 and then opened.
those for the department, Including fuel Zee, shve
ing. Of horses and the washing Of towels, at
the office OF the chief clerk. and those for the
United Sta-es courts In the Division OF Accounts.
both in the department building. No. l435 st.
NV. Washington, DC. Separate proposals to bo
made for supplies for the department and those for
the courts. Blank proposals and other informant ton
Will be furnished upon application to the Offices
med The right 10 reject any and all bids In
reserved. p. C. KNOX, Attorney General
ap5. r. 1g&26-4t
Evening star., 1902-04-12

PROPOSALS FOR MATERIALS. ErC.-Gov-
ernment Printing Once. once Of the Public
Printer. Washington, ID. c.. April 5, 1902 2-Sealcd
proposals Will lie received at this once until 10
O'Clock an. May 2, 1902, for furnishing material
during the fiscal year ending June 30. 1903. The
right to reject any and all bids and TO waive de-
fects 10 reserved Detailed schedules Of the
tertal, etc, required, accompanied by blank pro-
posals. and giving the regulstions with which bid
ders must comply. may be obtained by addressing
this ONCE r. W. PALMER, Public Printer.
apS. 1923
Evening star., 1902-04-12

PROPOSALS FOR FUEL.-OFFICE OF SUPER
intendent. State, War and Navy Depa rtment Build
ing.-Sealed proposals, in duplicate, will be re-
eeiyed at this office until TWO Pm. ON THURS
DAY, MAY FIRST, 1892 to supply this ONCE with
fuel during the fiscal year ending June 30 1909 as
foliows: About 200 tons Of Hard. White Ash Fur
mace Coal and 10 tons Of Hard, White Ash Stove
Coal 100 cords of Hickory Wood and so cords Of
Spruce Pine Wood Specifications may be had at
this Office upon application g. W. BAIRD. Com
mander Il s. n. SuIlernfepdeuf oo
Evening star., 1902-04-12

PROPOSALS FOR STATIONERY, ETc.-Gor.
ernment Printing Once, as1ce of the Public
Printer, Washington ID. c.. April S. i992-Seal-
ed proposals Will be received at this Office until
2 O'Clock pm. May j, 1892. for furnishing sta
tiorery. fuel ice, hardware plumbing and electric
supplies. lumber. etc. for the use OF the Gov
ernment Printing Once during the fiscal year end
ing June 80. 1903. The right to reject any and
all bids and to waive defects Is reserved. Detail
ed schedules OF the STATIONERY. fuel, ice, etc,
required. accompanied by blank proposals, and
giving the regulations with which bidders must
comply, may be obtained by addressing this ONCE.
r. ". PALMER, Public Printer, ans, u 1872
Evening star., 1902-04-12

PROPOSALS FOR ICE. FUEL, FORAGE AND
for Washing Towels.-War Department, Washing
Plicate. will be received here until TWO r NJ
MAY FIRST. 1892. and then opened, for furnishing
ice, fuel and forage, and for washing towels for
War Department bureaus and Offices, during year
ending June 30. 1903. Information furnished on ap-
plicati0n. For washing towels state price per
dozen. Proposals must be in envelopes iudorsed
Proposals for 1ce;' Proposals for Fuei.'' Pro
posals for Forage" Proposals for Washing Tow
els. respectively. and addressed to NJ. r. THORP.
Chief of Supply Div. ap5 12ig2g
Evening star., 1902-04-12

PROPOSALS-U. s. DEPARTMENT OF AGRI.
culture, Office of the Secretary. Washington d.
c., April l. l902.-Sealed proposals wifi be re-
ceived at the office of the Disbursinx Clerk until
TWO Pm, THURSDAY. MAY FIRST 1862 for
furnishing supplies during the fiscal year ending
June 80, 1903. follows: Stationery, Laboratory
Lumber and Packing Boxes: Fuel and Ice; Paint
ers Plumbers Furniture and Map Frames; For
age Car Seals etc; Brooms Brushes etc: Flower
Pots; Cleaning Carpets and Washing Towels: Teie-
graph and Hardware; Flags. Instruments. Towers
and Lanterns; Printing and Lithographins Ma
terial; Waste Paper. Full information furnished
application to the Disbursng Clerk or to the
Weather Bureau. Bids must be sealed and at
dressed to the Secretary Of Agriculture in accord
ance with Instructions given on schedules. JAMES
WILSON, Secretary. ap5.1219.D
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, UNITED
States Patent 06ice. Washington, D. c., April s.
1902. Sealed proposals Tin quadruplcate, will be
received at this ONCE until TWO O'CLOCK PM
NAY THIRD. 1902. and will be Immediately open
ed thereafter. for producing in the city OF Wash
ington. District Of Columbia, during the fiscal
year ending June 80 1908. copies of drawings of
pending applications and Of foreign patents by the
Photographic or other process All bids accepted
and contracts awarded subject to approprfa-
tion by Congress to meet the expense. Specifca-
tions and specimens with forms Of proposal, will
be furnished on application to the Chief Clerk of
the Patent ONCE. Proposals must be sealed and
indorsed Proposals for Reproducing Drawings for
Patent Once" All bidders invited to be pres
ent at the opening. FREDERICK !. ALLEN,
Commissioner. ap0,12 1873
Evening star., 1902-04-12

SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION WASHINGTON
April 3. 1902:-Seaed proposals will be received
until TWO O'CLOCK Z. NJ. NAY FIRST 1902
to furnish to the Smit thsODian Institution T. :
National Museum. Bureau Of Internattonal Ex-
changes Bureau of Ethnoogy and National Zooog-
ieal Park during the fiscal year ending June 30
1885, supplies, etc, of the following classes: Chem
icsls, wooden boxes food for animals, fuel and
ice, paints, oils, etc. hardware. lumber, station
cry, textiles, miscellaneous supplies and washing
Awards will be made only to established nanII-
facturers of or dealers In the articles The right
is reserved to waive defects and to reject any or
all bids or parts of bids. Blank forms with
spec ca tions for proposals, and further inforina
tOn desired by intending bidders will be furnished
on application at the ofice of the assistant secre-
tary. S. =. LANGLAY, Secretary ap5. 1918
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-01-23
AN UNEYENTEUL LIFE.
WITH MURDER AND TN-
 DICTED
For Malicious Shooting, But Got or
 Every Time.

Isaac Hopkins, of Bell county, was a witness for the commonwealth against Caleb Powers, charged with the mur- der of William Goebel, It had been whispered that Hopkins was a "bad' man. and the lawyers for the state thought it best to air his reputation q little before putting him on the stand. Have you ever been in any trouble % quelied one of the attorneys of Hop- kins.
 "Nothin' to speak of" he replied.
 What was the nature of the trou- bie?''
 "oh, it don't mount to nothin', mo- how"
 Well, were you ever indicted?" | Yes, sir I've been indicted" What for?" "Well. I shot a fellow once" Did he die?'
 No, indeed, sir; he didn't die-that | is. not till bout two o'clock that even- | i'm"
 What did you shoot him for?" "Wall, I don't think he treated my family jest what you might call white.' What did he do, then?"
 He didn't act polite-like to my aunt"
 Well, what did he do to herr" "Why, if yer want to know, he dragged her up the road by her hair'
 Was anything done to you for shoot ing the man?"
 "Nothin' so very much" What was it?"
 "Only hung me up by the neck an lef' me thar. But my wife, she run out with butcher knife an cut me down. I come to in bout seven hours"
 Had you been sentenced to be hanged?"
 "Oh, no. 'twant nuthin' but a little thing between the neighbors, but I come clar all right-after three trials"
 "Tave you ever been in any other trouble?"
 "No-no sir, not what you might call real trouble"
 Were there ever any other indict- ments against you?" didn't do it.
 Didn't do what?"
 Didn't kill the fellow what was found dead in the road, an they said as how I done it"
 Did you prove your innocence?"
 Vas, sir; I come clar agin-after three mo trials" Any more trouble?" "No, siree, nuthin' mo at all" AS a matter of fact, haven't you been indicted several times for mali cious shootinb?"
 Now, as you speak bout it, I be- 1 leve l wus But them indictments don't mount to nothln'; they never | charged me with killin' nobody. '- Pittsburg Dispatch.