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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-18
UNDER ASSESSMENT SYSTEM.
Construction of Stoneware Sewers Or
dered by Commissioners.


The Commissioners have ordered the con-
struction Of stoneware sewers, under the
provisions of the assessment system, as
follows, the same having been duly adver-
used:
In the north side of Rhode Island avenue
northwest between list and North Capitol
streets, abutting lots IL. II. ID. IA, 10. 49, IL.
1s, 10, 20, q, % 49, "a, %, &c, 27, %, -, 30,
81. 81, SO. "a. 35. SO. 81 and 80, of block s.,
Moore & Barbour's addition to Washington;
estimated cost, 1926.
In the south side of Rhode Island avenue
northwest between LIST and North Capitol
streets, abutting lots 16, II, 18, 10, 20, q, %
%, "a, 25, 26, 90 2s %, 80. 81. 81. 33, "a, IS.
SO, 81, 49, 80, 40, Al, AZ, 43. A, As, 46, Al, AZ
and 40, Of block 6, Moore & Barbour's addi-
ton to Washington; estimated cost, $1.241.
In Folsom place between Newark and
Omaha streets. abutting lots 8. 10, IL, II. IL,
10, II, II. 10. IA, Is, 16, II, IS. 49, 20 and y,
block Z, all in the subdivision of Cleveland
Park; estimated cost, 800.
In Erie street between Central and On
tario avenues, abutting lots 20. p. Y. %.
"a, 25 and g. of block IA. and lots II. IS, -,
20, and 80 OF block 10, all in the subdivision
of Meridian Hill; estimated cost. $475
In Hancock street, from the line of the
north and south alley Of the Scheutzen Park
subdivision westward 300 feet AUDITING lots
Y, 70, IA, IS, 76, q and 49, of block g. and
lots 5, o, TO- II, 12, 4s. IA, 10. 16. II. IS. -,
20, q and 33, of block 4, all in the Scheut-
zen Park subdiyisioni estimated cost $3.50.
A manhole Is to be constructed in Mich
igan avenue about $50 feet west of Lincoln
avenue at an estimated cost Of $3.50. charge
able to the current appropriation for main
and pipe sewers,
Cement sidewalk will be laid and curb re-
set on the west side of old 10th street be-
tween Grant and 18th streets. abutting pub
lie reservation, at an estimated cost Of $500,
chargeable to appropriation for sidewalks
and curbs around public reservations.
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A Handkerchief Bazaar.

Yesterday was the first day Of the hand
kerchief bazaar held by the Ladies' Guild
Of the Methodist Episcopal Church Of Mt
Pleasant, and was great success. The
room in which the bazaar was held, No.
1417 Park street Goodwin fats, was pref
tily decorated in white and green. The
principal feature of the occasion was the
sale of exquisite handkerchiefs received
from all parts of the world and from no
table personages, including President
Roosevelt. These were tastefully displayed
on the walls and tables Of the bazaar, and
brought good prices. Luncheon was served
aIse-ice cream and cake
The patrons Of the bazaar were enter
tained by the Columbia Heights Juvenile
Orchestra, consisting Of the following: Vio-
linists. Miss Leila Hit and Masters Robert
Mayfield and . Ralph Warning; mandolin,
Miss Ruth Hit. and in part of the num-
bers Master Robert Mayfield played second
mandolin; banjo. Masters Mercer Mayfield
and w. Birch Hit, who was drummer boy
in the american Patrol" The pianists
were Misses Octa Bassett and Mary May
field Misses Ruth and Leila Hit filled
several numbers of the program with piano
solos and duets.
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TN ANNUAL SESSION
NATIONAL SOCIETY OF CHILDREN
OF AMERIeAN REVOLUTION.
Opening Meeting to Be Held Saturday
Morning Next in Columbian
University Hall.

The annual convention OF the National
Society OF the Children OF the American
Revolution will be opened next Saturday
morning at ESQ o'clock, In Columbian Uni
versity Hall, and will be concluded Tuesday
evening, February "a. The national officers
will deliver addresses Of welcome to mem
bers and delegates Of the society. after
which the business session will be held and
the time will be devoted to hearing reports
OF the national officers and state directors.
The election of officers will also take place
at this time
The prize essays on "Patriotism," written
by members Of the society, will be read at
public meeting at 2 o'clock Saturday
national president, will present the prizes
to the three successful competitors. The
prize essay committee has already received
the decision Of the judges in the contest,
consisting of General Thomas A. Anderson,
vice president general, Sons OF the Amer
lean Revolution; President General Edwin
Warf1eld OF the Sons of the American Revo-
luton, and Prof. Edwin A. Grosvenor Of
Amherst College.
There will be music appropriate to the
occasion, and 1t Is expected that representa-
tlves of the various patriotic societies Of
the District Of Columbia will attend the
meeting.
Patriotic Service Sunday.
"A public patriotic service, commemorative
of the birth Of Washington, has been ar
ranged for Sunday, February %, at 4
o'clock, at the Church of the Covenant,
Connecticut avenue and N street northwest.
1t is requested that the members of the
Society Of the Children Of the American
Revolution present themselves at the
church five minutes before o'clock. as spe-
cial reserved seats will be given to them.
Members of the society will visit Mount
Vernon Monday to participate In exercises
around the tree planted by the Children
of the American Revolution.
A private reception will be rendered the
national society at the Washington Club by
the national board of management, Tuesday
afternoon. at o'clock, to which admission
Will be by card only. This reception will
mark the close of the convention Of 1903.
Officers Of the Society.
The officers Of the National Society Of the
Children of the American Revolution are as
follows: ass
President. Mrs. George NJ. sternberg; vice
president in charge Of organization Of local
societies, Mrs. A. Howard Clark; vice presi-
dents. Mrs. John W. Foster, Mrs. Mary
Harrison Mckee, Mrs. A. L. Barber, Mrs.
Adolphus w. Greedy, Mrs. Robert Catlin,
Mrs. Charles H. Davis, Mrs. Robert 1.
Fleming and Mrs Joseph Paul; recording
secretary, Mrs. Marcus Benjamin; CORE
spending secretary, Mrs. James Knox Tay-
lor; registrar. Mrs. Harry Heth; treasurer,
Mrs. Violet Blair Janin; chaplain, Mrs.
Teunis s. Hamifn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-18
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN.
Committees Of Citizens Association
Appointed-General and Personal.


Committees of the Georgetown Citizens
Association have been appointed, as fol-
lows: Executive. Messrs. B. T. Janney,
George w. King. John Hadley Doyle, A.
K. Paris. H. F. Blount, G. G. Boteler, H.
P. Gilbert, F. L., Moore, William M. Dougal
and Drs. Thomas J. Jones and George w.
Wood; legislation Messrs. H. F. Blount,
F. L. Moore, John Leetch, Smith Thompson
and Albert Stabler; commerce, Messrs G..
G. Boteler, HsW. Fisher, F. B. Libbey,
James CatheH and H. p. Gilbert; public
improvements Messrs. John H. Doyle,
Archibald Greenless, William NJ. Dougai,
Daniel W. O'Donoghue, T. Baker Weaver.
Frank j. Wissner and George w. King and
DR.. Thomas j. Jones; auditing, Messrs.
George w. King, ]. Barton Miller and VIII
liam ]. O'Donnell; public health, Drs. Geo.
w. Wood and Rufus Choate and Mr.. Louis
Hopfenmaier; membership, Messrs. A. K.
Paris and John H. Doyle.
Coroner NEWT, ate yesterday afternoon
viewed the remains Of Moses Grant, the
coiored man who dropped dead earlier in
the day while at work at the stone yard Of
Charles G. Smith & Son, on Water street,
and issued a certificate Of death from nat
ural causes. ..--... .r
The present cold weather has somewhat
interfere with the work Of repairing the
Chesapeake and Ohio canal, but 1t is
thought the waterway will open for the
have been renovated, and large number
of new ones placed in commission.
= It is expected that within the next few
days the contract for the building of the
new addition to the Georgetown University
Hospital will be awarded by the hospital
authorities. 1t is the desire Of the sisters
In charge that work on the addition shall be
commenced as soon as possible, the present
facilities of the institution being entirely
inadequate.
DR.. William J. O'Donnell, who is confined
to his home by illness, Is reported to be i'm
proving.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-18
AID OF THE DISTRESSED.
Total of Subscriptions to Fund Of Local
Charities,

The following subscriptions have been re-
ceived by Mr.. John Joy Edison, treasurer of
the Associated Charities, whose officers ap-
peal to the public for especially generous
contributions to meet the deficiency in col
lections caused by the recent spell of I'M
usually warm weather, and to complete the
associations budget for the present year.
They hope that many who have not yet
borne a share in this important, voluntary,
philanthropic work will respond promptly
to the pressing needs of the present: Pre-
viously published. s7,566.3s; H. w. Sanford
81; Mr.. H. C. Metcalf. $3.50; Mrs ]. T.
Metcalf, $3.50; IS. A. c." So: Flow So;
Mrs. E. E.. Brooks. 81: Miss l.. NJ McCor-
mick 81; Miss L. L. Zimmerman, ST. Miss
Elsie Troutman, 81; Miss Mary Spencer, So
Total, $7.5S7.3S.
Mr.. Beriah Wilkins. treasurer of the Citi-
Zens' Relief Association. renders the fol-
lowing statement of subscriptions:
Previously acknowledge, IS, S31. rs; w. H
Marsh. 81; c. H. Butler. $3.50; F. W.
Huidekoper, SIS; Mrs. David G. Adee, So;
John A. Kasson, $40; Francis Cotton, 500
w. s. p, So; g., 81; Benjamin p Davis. S.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-18
Musicale and Dance.

A very enjoyable entertainment was given
at St. Martins Hall. North Capitol and T
streets, a few evenings ago, under the d.
rection of Miss Ella Keefer. which proved
to be decided success. The program con-
sisted Of the following: Plano solo, Dreams
of the Past" by little Ethel Sylvester; pia-
no and mandolin duet. Flower Song by
Masters Stanley and Norman Fischer; yo-
cal solo, May Morning" by Miss Pratt;
monologue. by Mr.. Charles Lincoln: vo-
cal solo. Who VIII Buy My Roses Red
by Miss Mary Burk; piano solo, Hearts
and Flowers" by Mr.. Melville Fischer, and
a vocal solo, The Rosary" by Miss Ella
Keefer accompanied by q violin obliga.o,
by Mr.. Won Wimpffen. AT the conclusion
Of the program the hall was cleared for
dancing, which was enjoyed by large
number until q late hour.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-18
OFFER FORMALLY ACCEPTED.
This Country Agrees TO Buy the
Panama Canal.

The government has formally accepted
the offer of the Panama Canal Company to
sell to the United States the canal property
and all of the companys rights therein for
$4,000, 900, subject only to the ratification
of the pending treaty with the republic OF
Colombia. The effect of this acceptance
will be to extend the life of the option held
by the government beyond March 4 next
and until the treaty now before the senate
has been ratified by both countries In in
terest Following is the text of the cable
gram sent to President Bo at Paris by At
torney General Knox:
WASHINGTON, D. c.,
February Is, 1908.
ssM b. President of the Council of Admin
istration of the Compagnie Nouvelle du
Canal du Panama No. Rue Louis-le-
Grand Paris, France:
"By direction of the President of the
United States have the honor to say that
the offer of the New Panama Canal Com
pany, as contained in your kilograms Of
January and H. 1902, through Admiral
Walker, to sell the property and rights OF
the company on the Isthnus of Panama
and in Paris, to which offer M. eau
tron, Hquidator of the Universal Inter-
oceanic Panama Canal Company, assented.
with the approval of the civil tribunal of
the Seine, is hereby accepted, subject to
notifications of articles q and ~ OF the
concessionary contract by the ratification
by both countries and the going into effect
of the pending treaty concerning the Pana-
ma canal between the United States and
Colombia, now signed and awaiting ratih-
cation. The President desires that the pro-
ceedings necessary to the transfer of the
title and possession of the property be for
warded as much as possible, to the end
that when the pending treaty Is ratified and
goes into effect nothing will remain to be
done but to consummate the transaction by
the delivery of possession and the payment
of the consideration. p. c.. KNOX,
attorney General
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-18
NIB. TELLER INDIGNANT.
Takes Exception to Remarks by. Mr..
nopaW

The Senate yesterday afternoon agreed to
the conference report on the army appro-
priation bill with but little discussion.
Discussion of the statehood bill was re-
sumed, and Mr.. Depew continued his re-
marks in opposition to It. After Mr.. Depew
had proceeded for some time Mr.. Teller
took exception to some OF his remarks re-
garding the unequal representation In the
Senate. Advancing to the center aisle and
speaking. with great fervor. Mr.. Teller said
it was no small thing to talk about chang
ing the form under which this government
had grown so great and SO strong. II have
listened TO q good deal of nonsense" said
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-18
he. ST have listened to good deal 1 con.

he. 81 have listened to a good deal con-
slider beneath the dignity OF the Senate, but
l cannot listen to that (Depew's remarks)
without saying here as senator and as a
citizen Of the United States I feel in
suited, and / think the American people
will feel this insult from the senator from
New York" .
Replying, Mr.. Depew said he regretted
Mr.. Teller felt insulted, ''but when you add
to the minority representation in this Sem
ate said he. land take it farther away
from the people you are calling attention to
a condition where you cannot tell what
the people may do in the discussions of the
future" He had not concluded when, at
4:05 pm, the Senate adjourned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-18

service. is a son of the late President Gar
field. Before coming to Washington to ac-
cept place the civil service commits
sion he was engaged in the practice of law
at Cleveland.
Mr.. Garfield was born in Ohio. He re-
ceived his education in the schools of his
native state and at Williams College On
graduating from the latter institution he
studied law and with his elder brother,
Harry A. Garfield, opened law Office in
Cleveland under the name Of Garfield &
Garfield.
Mr.. Garfield has been identified with the
republican organizations Of his state ever
since he was old enough to take an active
interest in politics. In 1894 he was a candi
date for the republican nomination for Con-
gress in the twentieth Ohio district, and
was defeated.
The people Of his district recognized his
integrity and ability and elected him to the
Ohio senate, of which body he became
leader. He gained considerable distinction
as the author of bill, which became a
law. providing that candidates for political
office in the state be required to file sworn
statement of their campaign expenses i'm
mediately after election. Mr.. Garfield
served two terms in the state senate. He
was appointed a member Of the board Of
civil service commissioners at the time Of
the resignation of Commissioner Roden-
berg. and has served with fidelity and rare
ability.
It is not known when Mr.. Garfield will re-
linquish his present office to take up the
new work as the head Of the bureau of
corporations. but it is understood that he
will Immediately enter upon the task of or
ganizing his bureau
Mr.. Garfield married a daughter Of the
late John Newell Of Chicago. for years
president of the Lake Shore railroad They
have three interesting boys.
Mr.. Garfields home in Ohio is Lawn
field" at Mentor, where his distinguished
father lived.
Mrs. Garfield Is charming hostess and
her home in this city has been a place Of
attraction to hundreds of friends she has
made since her entrance to official society.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-18

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-18
Congress of Mothers.

Mrs. Frederick Schoeff. president Of the
national congress Of mothers, is In the city
and will deliver an address tomorrow after
noon at 2:3O o'clock at the Metropolitan
Presbyterian Church In the interests Of the
society which she represents. 1t is stated
that the formation of District branch of
the national congress will likely take place
In a short time.
Mrs. T. W. Birney. former president of
the congress, will also be present at the
meeting tomorrow afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-18
Mr.. GARFIELD NAMED
WILL BE THE HEAD OF THE
BUREAU OF CORPORATIONS.
His Career as a Politician, Official and
Man of Affairs-Nomination
Sent to the Senate.

The President yesterday sent to the Sen
ate the nomination of James Rudolph Gar
field of Ohio, to be commissioner of corpor-
atoms in the Department Of Commerce and
Labor.
James Rudolph Garfield, who becomes the
head of what is expected to be one OF the
most important bureaus of the government
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-18

Police Sergeant C. A. Stevens Of the Ana
costa force is i'll at his home on Avalon
street. Anacostia. and his place as night
sergeant is being filed by Mounted Officer
A. w Green.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-18
Now with s. Kann, Sons 8 Go.

Mr.. Charles W. Enrich Is now In charge
of the shoe department at s. Kann, Sons &
Co.. where he will be pleased to see his
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-18
What Shall We
Have fol. Dessert?

This question arises In the family every day.
Let US answer 1t today. TU
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-03-15
FlVE-YEAR-OlO CHESS PLAYER.
Vienna Produces Prodigy Which Riv-
ais Her Musicians

Vienna, March 4.-There has risen in
Vienna prodigy of new sort-not must
cal this time. but a five-year-old child who
seems to have been born master OF the
intricate game Of chess.
Just five years ago Bernard Falk. the
apothecary of Stanlau. a village in Ga
licia, became the father of a SON II was
the fathers wont TO play chess daily at
home with old friends, and as soon IS the
little boy. who had been christened Dolo.
could walk he used 10 sit on his fathers
knee watching the game.
At four little Dolo knew all Of the
moves as well as his father and one dav
he was allowed 10 play a game unassisted.
The child played and lost but in such a
manner TO show that his infant brain
had already grasped the rudiments Of the
game. Day by day. Dolo improved beat
ing not only his father and his friends.
hut also close veterans Of the great game
child was Acknowledged the chess cham
pion Of the neighborbood. when he was
brought to Vienna 70 astonish the recog-
nizsd masters OF the game-in which he
seems 10 have succeeded
He Is big for his age. plump and rosy
looking Just other healthy and normal
children There Is absolutely no external
indication OF this extraordinary brain de-
velopmeat which is so often obtained at
the expense Of some physical disadvan-
fage
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-03-15
BLIND MADE TO SEE AGAIN.
French Professors Make q Marvellous
Discovery

Paris March I4-Doctor GAIA publishes
in the Revue des Revues. under the title
And the Blind Shall See" a marvellous
discovery Of Professor Peter Stems who
claims 20 have found the secret OF restor-
ing sight 10 the blind by al apparatus Of
his invention. II not only restores the
sight Of those who have lost II but also
10 those born blind.
Dr. GAIA explains how Professor Stems
tested the invention by blindfolding him
and taking him Into a dark room. He
could see nothing. but heard the professor
walking backward and forward striking
matches and lighting a lamp. He then
felt the professor fix an apparatus around
his temples and instantly Re saw a dim
light by which he could distinguish sur
rounding objects. Soon the light became
stronger and tire doctor could count sfhe
fingers Of his hand held up before him and
count the number OF chairs II the room
Just as ne was feeling that 4 the ex-
perience were continued ne world recover
his normal clesrns.s % visiol- re pro
fessor suddenly removed IRE APPARATUS
and the doctor was plunged into total
darkness
Prof Stems shows that man sees Etih
his brain, rot with bis eye. Tie latter
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-03-15

the unpopularity of the Saxon monarchy
appears to have been considerably height
ened. The carriage of Princess MsthiIde
sister Of the crown prince, was surround
ed by crowd in Wnsdruffer stratte. one
of the principal shipping streets of Ores
den' one day last week, and cries of Give
Us our Louise were raised
Princess Mathilde was so frightened
that when the police reached the scene
she was escorted into a shop, and
eventually went out by the rear door and
took another carriage home. Several SIM
liar incidents. showing the unpopularity
OF the royal house. have occurred since
the agitation caused by the eIopement of
the Princess Louise. but none of them
has been mentioned in the newspapers of
Dresden.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-03-15

for safety. One climbed into the branch
es Of a tree and concealed himself. but
the other was caught by the gypsies. who
Immediately removed the bears muzzles
and allowed them TO tear the man to
pieces.
When the body was devoured the brutes
We're muzzled anew and the gypsies made
them do a dance. in which the bears en-
gagged with apparent gusto. Then the
party took 10 the road again, and the
woodcutter slid from the tree and ran to
the nearest village where he gave the
alarm. A detachment of horse gendar-
mes happened TO be stopping at the inn
took up the pursuit and caught the gyp-
sizes within an hour
While the men were held. one. of the
bears were shot and portions of human
flesh bone and hair were found in his
stomach. The gendarmes then killed the
other seven bears and made the same
horrifying discovery. Thereupon several
of the gypsies were taken back over the
route they had travelled and il was found
that six children were missing in as many
Hungarian villages through which they
had passed.
one Of the gypsies We're persuaded to
turn states evidence and confessed that
the children had been abducted to serve
as food for the bears. which the band
was unable to keep alive otherwise. 1t IS
feared that such has been the practice Of
the gypsies for a long time. which would
explain in many cases Of absolute disap-
pearance of children.
The Austrian government lately put the
institution Of dancing bears on the index
and kills all such animals found on Aus
trian soil The Hungarian government
will now frame law to the same effect
The whole gypsy hand-twenty men-win
hang on the gallOws.