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The Washington times., 1903-11-29
WHEN NIAGARA RAN Dry.

On the 18th OF March. 1S4s. Niagara ran
dry as a result OF a great ice jam at the
entrance to the river near Buffalo. At
that time the ice swept down the lake
IN such quantities that jam OF unusual
proportions was created at the entrance
to the river. So effective was the ice
Jam that no water passed around ii. Az
ter the falls had drained the river chan
mel the spectacle OF the falls running
dry was developed. There were many
remarkable sights. and residents Of the
locality veatured to places that they
had never expected TO reach. Horses
we're driven far out in the river bed, and
the most distant points in Inidstream
knew the sound Of footsteps. Millers
when called IN the morning, were amazed
at the information that there was no
water in the river. People left Table
Rock, on the Canadian side, and walked
along the brink of the Horseshoe fall
one-third or the way over TO Goat ISL
and On March %. 1903. a similar con-
dition existed.-Orrin e. Dunlap In Book
lovers Magazine.
The Washington times., 1903-11-29
WORLDS LARGEST CAR
HAS THI2TY-TWO WHEELS

A private car has recently been built
by the Bethlehem Steel Company for
its own use. The company is supplying
some very large castings for l2,0J0-ton
forging press for the Carnegie Steel
Company. and this car is for their trans
portation. Both iron and steel castings
are being supplied, some Of the latter
being of extraordinary size. One Of them
requires about 325 COO pounds of steel
and six Acton open hearth furnaces are
employed TO provide the metal for IL
This car has two l6-wheel trucks con-
nectcd by bridge trusses 60 feet 10 ~
ches long and 6 feet deep at the center.
The distance between the king bolts IS
81 feet The car is 103 feet 1912 inches
long over the coupiers. 10 feet 255 inches
high and feet 9 inches wide II weighs
20 pounds, and has rated capacity
of 10000 pounds
The largest car hitherto constructed
was probably that used by the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad for transporting a Krupp
gun to the Columbia exposition II also
had % wheels. but It's rated capacity was
somewhat less than that OF the new
car.-New York Tribune
The Washington times., 1903-11-29
THE HOTTEST PLACE ON EARTH

Undoubtedly the hottest place on all
the earth. II the testimony of travellers
IS TO be credited. nay be found on the
Avail Islands. which cover a fairly ex-
tensive area Of the Persian Gulf. lying
of the southwest coast OF Persia IL is
the largest of them which enjoys the
doubtful distinction of leading all per-
spring competitors in the matter Of
heat. The mean temperature OF Bahrein
for the entire year is 80 degrees. July,
August and September are uncomfortable
save for the natives. Night after night
as midnight comes the thermometer
shows 100 degrees. BY in the morning
IL is 107 or los degrees, and by 3 in the
afternoon 140 degrees.
II Is stated by Veracious travellers that
IS, 900 Arabs inhabit the Avail group
fully 25 900 living on Bahrein. in which
connection Sir Henry Layard adds: 1T
would seem that a man can accustom
hi-aself TO anything" The following
are the temperatures at some OF the
hottest places IN different countries:
! Byderabad. 100 degrees Lahore. I07: FL
Paso l13: Mosui. III; Agra liz. Death
Valley, 122: Algeria, 127; Sort Yuma,
l2s; Jaeobobad, 10; Bahrein, 140.-Bos-
ton Transcript.
The Washington times., 1903-11-29
SIX FOLLIES OF SCIENCE
AND WHAT THEY ARE

The six follies Of science are: 1. the
squaring Of the circle; 2, perpetual mo-
ton; 3. the philosophers stone; {. the
elixir Of life; 3. magic, and 6. astroIogy.
In all ages men OF undOubted ability
have tOiled early and late to unravel
the mysteries supposed to be connected
with these fascinating problems 1t Is
not always remembered that such in
tellectual giants as Bacon, Sir Robert
BOYLE, and Sir Isaac Newton sought
the philosopher stone, which. strange
to say. receives some countenance from
the modern theory of aNotropy. In the
study of astrology Lilly was for time
even pensioned by parliament
Most Of these 'follies" conferred in
direct benefits upon science, fer IN
seeking one thing their devotees dis
covered many another. The craze for
the secret, or unknown. has still its
hold upon men and Is seen in palmistry
and kindred cults.-London Standard.
The Washington times., 1903-11-29
VALUABLE HINTS TO
BACHELOR GIRLS

For a quick first aid in removing a
grease spot. try dry cOrnstaTch. often
It viii do the work acceptably, and Is
always safe TO experiment with. even on
the most delicate fabrics. Dust off the
first application. and repeat once or
twice
A good sandwich to serve with hot
coffee at a sunset or beach party IS
made with English walnuts and cream
cheese The shelled nuts are put in q.
meat chopper and ground fine, then
rubbed with the cheese to form a paste.
which is spread between thin slices of
rye bread or crisp unsweetened crackers.
College girls have a way 20 evolve
fruit shortcakes from unusual begin
nings At the bakers they biiy baking
powder biscuits, which they heat in the
useful chahng dish always included in
every dormitory outfit The hot bis
cults are then split open with a fork.
buttered. and spead with whatever SUI
CARED fruit is available. fresh or pre-
served-stTaWberries. pineapple. bananas,
or even dates-ma rmalade or jam A
plentiful serving of cream gives the
GROWING tOuch--Farper' BaZar
The Washington times., 1903-11-29
WOES OF WISE MEN
IN THE CZAR'S DOMAIN

Running a newspaper in Russia IS
pre-eminently "a risky operation The
Cars government spends more on the
press censorship than it does on educa
ton. and quite recently the staff of
press censors has been increased by
eight Certainly the censor earns his
salary in Russia Last year eighty
three newspapers were suspended for
periods amounting in all to thirty-one
years and ten days, twenty-six papers
were forbidden to ;.ccept advertise
ments. and 80 editors were officially
threatened with Siberia il they did not
mend their ways. The censorship even
pursues the unfortunate editor after II
elects him. one emiHent conductor of a
scientific Journal whe was dismissed at
the instance OF Is censor is practically
condemned to stafve or emisrate- All
the papers and publishers in Russia are
forbidden 10 accept copy" from him.
London Taller
The Washington times., 1903-11-29
ONE BUILDING PERMIT
IN FIFTEEN DAYS

is within l per cent OF completion and
will be finished this week. The addi-
tional story TO the TakOma School is
half done, and is expected to be finished
about January l. The new truck house on
Eighth Street between D and z Streets
southeast. is 50 per cent done. and will
probably be finished about February /.
About the same time the stetionhouse
in the Fifth police precinct, which IS
now so per cent completed, will be done.
The Ludlow School. at Sixth and G
Streets northeast, containing eight
rooms, is 40 per cent completed, and viii
be finished about June, 1904. The man
ual training school at Seventh and G
Streets southeast, which IN dimensions
will be equal to an eighJ-room building,
is 40 per cent completed, and VIII be I'M
ished by March The n. P. Gage School,
on lie Droit Avenue. has just been be-
gun. The new Police Court cells viii be
doLe in about thirty days. Plans are
completed for a new engine house ar
Tenth and G Streets southwest The
plans for the new Business High School
have not yet been completed and the
plans for the quarantine station on the
grounds of the Washington ASYLUM are
in the hands of tbs Commissioners.
Work On the new mcrsue on the river
front is in a fair degree OF advancement
The Washington times., 1903-11-29
SCIENTISTS CLAIM
GOLD NUGGETS GROW
Observation Shows They Increase in
Weight With Lapse Of Years.

Gold i. its natural state. like many
other PRODUCTS of the earth, is an ar
ticle Of development. What its original
clements are is still a matter of some
speculation, but the fact has been dem
onstrated that a nugget Of the precious
metal left in its original environments
viii gradually though slowly. attract ID
itself minute particles of gold dust. and
after the lapse OF years ptssess IN add
ed value. Cold is known IL haze grown
on mine timbers which have long been
immersed in mine water. In the Cali
fornia State Mining Bureau museum
there is a specimen of piece of jointed
cap and post taken from the SomstocK'
where it had been under water Tor
years, and in which gold was formed In
the joints and pores Of the wood.
Gold Is constantly being formed in
rocks and veins and placers- Just what
fl is that the baby gold formation feeds
on to effect its growth is not known; II
it were a new and wonderfully lucrative
industry might be born End all other
kinds Of farming save the growing OF
gold might temporarily be abandoned-
The formation and growth are due 10
mechanical and chemical action
As in the case of the animal or Vege-
table, existing GOLD has existed IN some
other state before assuming It's present
form. Waters which percolate through
the earth's crust are said to contain
substances from which gold is formed
Thus gold. like the animal and vege-
table, must have water in order to
thrive. The gold in the water Is de-
posted when it meets the proper pre-
cipitant The preeipitant may be ar
earth current az electricity in the rocks
It has been claimed that the nuggets
found in placers are the formations from
the waters that percolate through the
gravels and are not rom decomposec
quartz as generally supposed. Those
who so contend cite the fact that in tn
center of nuggets can often be found q
small grain Of nugget sand. This was
the nucleus around which the earth cur
rent Of electricity created or deposited
in electroplating. During long ages TIM
influence was at work. causing the goi'
to form around the little grain of iroi
I ore and then grow to become a bright
/ shining nugget of gold much larger ant
purer than any ever found In the vein
4 Of ore.-Chicago Chronicle
The Washington times., 1903-11-29
A DEFENSE OF SLANG.

SO far from being an evidence of a
national levity and lack OF seriousness,
slang is the language of sincerity. 1t is
the result of an instructive effort 10 get
as far away as possible from everything
like pretentousness. II is the antipodes
Of bathos. IL is the language of the
whole people because II is expressive of
the national sense of humor that Is
never so keen as when il eontemplates
with a joy likewise unutterabIe the
spectacle presented by a fake exposed.
II is blunt, IL is crude, it is brutal
sometimes, but it is always sincere. II
directs against the citadels Of evil the
mighty enginery of laughter. II does
for our nascent abuses what the NOR
dant satire OF Martial and Juvenal
failed TO do for decadent Rome.-Prof
Herman Spencer in Booklovers' Maya
zine
The Washington times., 1903-11-29
THE AHK00ND OF SWAT;
HE KNOWS WHATS WHAT!

From Parang-P arang and Malabang
comes the cheering news that in the fer
tile but sultry island OF MindanaO the
click OF the bat and the rooters. chorus
are taking the place Of the crack of the
.Krag' and the battle cry" In other
words, baseball IS at work with its civil
izing influence among the Moros and bids
fair to become as popular as means of
diversion as was formerly the ancient
Moro game Of ''3uramcntado," or run
ming amuck." The native boys have
caught the infection and are organizing
clubs far and near. ore little turbaned
follower Of the Prophet has already OBJ
tanned a great reputation as catcher
He uses an old campaign hat as a init -
New York Press
The Washington times., 1903-11-29
Real Estate and Building
Transactions Unusually
Dull and No Prospect for
Improvement in the Near
Future.
GRANITE OR MARBLE
FOR NEW CITY HALl2
Several Kinds of the Harder
Material to Choose From.
District Buildings Under
Construction.

just one building permit has been is
sued from the Office of the Inspector
Of Buildings since November 49, This
one fact points the entire situation in
the field Of real estate and building oper-
atoms True, the realty market is not
quite as PROSTATE as the building trade,
but II is far from being animated Con-
sidering the abundance of available
capital. and the opportunities for profit-
able investment, thu business transact
ed in the course of a week is absurdly
Insignificant Inquiry in a dozen or more
real estate offices brings the stereo-
typed -eply of nothing doing" Nor
are the brokers willing to predict or
even TO speculate, when a change may be
looked for. They don't know; they sim
ply hope for better things. As one bro
ker expressed it yesterday: Il have not
made money enough this week to pay
for ray Thanksgiving turkey.
Mostly Minor Deals
some business is done. of course; i
could not be otherwise in a city Ike
Washington. Most of the transactions
however. are of a minor character. Thel
involve the sale Of dwellings. ranging il
price from three TO seven thousand dol
lars. with now and then a deal tina
these latter are like angels visits
few and far between. Several deal
Of considerable magnitude have beef
pending fer some time. and those inter
ested look for their contamination a
any moment but the general prospec
is anything but encouraging.
There are capitalists enough in thi
city and elsewhere who realize tina
there is no more promising field for in
vestment in uaimproved realty thar
here in the District. and they declar
their readiness TO put up their money
at the right time. When is that? Why
they say, as soon as we can be assure
that labor conditions have so adjuste
themselves that we may have 40 fea
Of sudden and unexpected interruption
TO any undertaking we may set on foo
Within the past few days a feeling q
hopefulness has manifested itself tina
such an adjustment may be looked 70
in the spring.
The Washington times., 1903-11-29
JAPANESE FIREMAN.

Yoshio Yamanato. a determined young
Japanese Of wealthy connections in his
native country. is fireman on q loco
motive running over the PENNSYLVANIA
line between Pittsburg and Greensourg-
He came here to learn the railroad
business thoroughly, and worlSe1 Two
years in railroad shops in Altoona Ihen
he soueht a lob on a locomotive. and
was assigned to his present duty. Every
evening he passes his time as fashion
able young Americans do. bat at
O'Clock in the morning attired In regu-
lation overalls, he is ready for his daily
run The superintendent Of his division
SAYS the darlt-eyed Oriental will soon be
promoted. Chicago Chronicle.
The Washington times., 1903-11-29
Connecticut Avenue Bridge.

Some of the stone for the new Con-
necticut Avenue Bridge has already been
brought to the scene of the projected
work. and preparations are progressing
to begin active building operations early
in the spring. 1t is thought that the
bridge viii be finished In about a year
and a half II Will, when completed.
be one Of the most imposing structures
Of its kind anywhere about here, and
will cost nearly 500. 900.
The Washington times., 1903-11-29
The Municipal Building.

Excavating for the foundation Of the
Municipal Building is to be begun short
" after the opening of the new year,
and 1t is intended to proceed with 1t
as rapidly as circumstances VIII per-
nit TIE fact that this long desired
work is 10 be undertaken at last i'm
parts in crest TO the question what ma
terial is TO be used for the front OF
the structure. The choice lies. of course.
between granite and marble. with the
former in greater favor. There are
objections TO marble that do not obtain
in the case Of granite Marble is more
porous. absorbs water readily, and
when subjected 10 the process of clean
ing loses a portion. however slight. Of
its consistency. Granite on the other
hand. is not open 10 such objections. 1t
rejects moisture and when treated by
the cleansing wire brush does not lose
even a speck Of its substance.
From conversations had with those
upon whom the choice OF material VIII
ultimately deyOlve the conclusion is
warranted that granite is the favorite.
While the architects, as a rule, prefer
marble on what might be called esthetic
grounds. the engineers are partial TO
granite on account of its greater
strength and durability. Assuming then
that granite viii be selected the ques-
ton arises as to the particular kind
TO be used.
Different Kinds of Granite.
It so happens that at this time this
question is OF special interest by reason
OF the fact that Bethel white granite
IS 10 be used for the Union Station.
u has been mooted that this same ma
terial might prove the most desirable
for the Municipal Building. The obiec-
ton raised IN some quarters that its
purity OF hue would soon be Impaired
by smoke and dust is met with the
answer that such might be a valid con-
tention II Washington were great
manufacturing emporium like Chicago
or ttsburg. but the deteriorating in
duenses mentioned do not obtain here
Again the pure tone Of this granite
meets the objections OF the architects
as 10 the someberness Of this kind o
stone generally. There Is. however
another kinc Of granite which is likely
70 receive proper consideration. This
is a pink stone quarried in North Caro-
lima. equally firm IN texture with III,
others and the peculiar color Of which
might make a building constructed Of II
notable architectural feature OF ths
city.
There Is still anothe~ candidate for tn
attention Of the Commissioners. Within
a short distance of the Great Fails
large deposit Of gray granite has re
Gently been discovered. and the partie
interested are eager In declaring that
il is found OF proper quality. the fac
OF its proximity 10 the building site, th
conseqUent saving in the matter q
transportation and-last. but not least
that the stone can be quarried and Gu
by District workmen. and IN the Dis
trict ought 10 entitle Il 10 especial
favorable consideration
Such Is the situation with regard I
the material for the Municipal Buildin
today. II is more than probable that
decision VIII be reached within the nea
future.
The Washington times., 1903-11-29
SHAFT GOES HOME.

A certain minister In a nearby town
surprised his audience last Sunday
morning by reading the following an
noUncement from the pulpit; tine regu-
lar session Of the Donkey Club will be
held as usual after the services Mem
bers viii line up just outside the door
and make remarks and stare at the
ladies as they pass out. as Is their Gus
tom But they did nOt-not that Sum
day.-Danville lILl COmnlercial-Nevs.
The Washington times., 1903-11-29
Twelve Apartment Houses.

Alonzo o. Bliss will erect twelve two
story apartment houses on the north
west corner OF Sixth and Streets
northeast They viii have front and
back Dorches and seDarate entrances for
each apartment. and also a central hot
water heating plant for all the twelve
buildings. Each apartment viii be 81
feet deep by 20 feet in width The cor
ner is to be fitted I'D as a flrst-class
drug store. The cost OF the whole i'm
provement will be about $4,000. Archi-
tect A. Goenner prepared the plans for
these buildings, and bids from build
ers are now expected.
The Washington times., 1903-11-29
A MOSQUITO PLANT.

A German paper. says Country Life in
America" reports the finding in North
Nigeria of a plant two or three of
which. when Paced in a room or on a
veranda. viii remove mosquitoes. The
natives extract an essence from the
plant. which IS an excellent substitute
for quinine. Il Is not only equal in its
effect. but it lacks many of quinine's dis
agreeable attributes.
The Washington times., 1903-11-29
Buildings Under Construction.

The different buildings now IN course
OF constr uctiOn under the supervision OF
Inspector Of Buildings - hford are max
ing fair progress towflrd completion.
The Montgomery SchOos at Twenty-sev-
entb and X Streets. containing eight
rooLis. IS 80 per cent completed. and Will
be hSisAed by December Is. The four
room addition 10 the BroOkland School
The Washington times., 1903-11-29
MONEY 10 LOAN ON REAL ESTATE

/ HAVE MONEY 70 loan at lowest rates OF IN
tercst. in any SUM from 81, 900 TO $4,000, on
approved real estate security in this city No
delay. r. +. BRADLEY, 1903 + St nols-30t
MONEY TO LOAN OF APPROVED CITY REAL
estate at 4, AZ, and per cent interest. Special
privileges with respect TO prior payments. Large
amounts q speciality TYLER ( RUTHER-
FnRD, 1907 st. NV. oel0-u
MONEY TO LOAN $3.50 TO 100000 on D. q.
Real Estate Interest low and all transactions
borrowers.
WM H. SAUNDERS s. CO.. 1907 st. NV.
The Washington times., 1903-11-29
MISCELLANEOUs.

DOLLS DRESSED from &c up; hand work ana
infants and children's sewing. 1916 st. ne
no29-3.
LACE CURTAIN LAUNDRY, formerly 6l2 5th
ST NV. now ga ! 81 NV; no lime; SOC Nail
attended -. no29-ar
LADIES TAILOR-MADE COATS to ordsr. SO
up; walking skirts. -. ll07 G s.. NV. no29-St
PIANO TUNING. $50; factory expert JAS
r. DURFrY. 800 18th s. sc. noss-St
TEETH-fun set, sL5o; guaranteed ave years;
bridge work natural immoyable; all work guar
anteed five years. SUITE s, Central Bldg, eth
and Pennsy lyania ave no25-It
The Washington times., 1903-11-29
FOR sALE-HoUsEs.
FOR SALE


-Four houses. located within one O. square q
IS 50, and So So respectively; must be sold sum
narily. For further particulars apply TO Ed
WARD BIRCKHEADs Attorney. 500 5th St nv.
nooo.2f
The Washington times., 1903-11-29
FOR SALE-LoTs.

100 LOTS FREEZER 100 applicants sending
stamp win receive deed Of lot. size 25xl0o feet.
TO advertise Westminster Park, suburb q Neg
York. 10Th CENTURY REALTY CO. YAH
81. \. y. nos. 10. s2.1s
The Washington times., 1903-11-29

S3,a5o.oo.
VERY DESIRABLE CORNER HOUSE N
BEST PART or ST. Ne. NEAR UNION
STATION. Two-story-s nd-cellar pressed-brick
dwelling six large rooms and tiled bath; large
side and front parking; furnace heat: always
well rented: bound % enhance in value
JOSEPH l. WELLER,
REALTY BROKER.
Tel z $50 No. COZ ST. nv.
noI-tf
FOR SAFE TO HONE SEEKERs-A new six
room, pressed brick: located in Georgetown, on
numbered street. convenient 10 car lines,
churches, and schools; price. $500. J. d. & ".
d. SULLIVAN, 18th and q sts- NV no25-5t
FOR 7sAIE-2Os Arthur Place NV, Investors
brick. scycn-roon pressed brick; all modern i'm
provements; n fuc condition. price S2.S51. J.
D. 4 V. D SULLIVAN, 18th and G sts-
no25-5t
FOR sALE-Magnihcent house Of 10 rooms and
pered. in a select locality. o st. NV, bet llth
and 18th. nice home OF fine 10 per cent invest
ment. This house IS well worth 500 rent,
$3.50; price, 8, coo. {. J. HANBACK,, 60
S. NV no2z-6t
FOR sALE-A cheap house, e, $50; renting for
5000: six-roon bay-vindoW brick on 9Th
st. NV: reduced from 1900. STONE K FAIR
FAX, sos ard sos ST. NV no2z-u
FOR sALE-A bargain at s5,OO0 a new ten
room brick on q numbered street. northwest.
renting for SIS month: two @ baths. STONE
s FAIRFAX. SIC and SOS + st nv MOTT
FOR SAILS, eco; c st. Sc, bet. 4th and 5th
SITS, fronting 2 park; eight rooms and bath
STONE & FAIRFAX. so6 and SoS St nv
FOR SALE ST Sc. near 9Th two stories, Gel
Jar, 3, SEQ STONE & FAIRFAX. 800 and So Z
St NV. no92-n
FOR SALE Reduced to 50, 100; three pretty new
tsyo-stcry sevsnrOom bricks, with cellars; modern
baths, porcelain tubs; furnace heat; near Capl-
tol, fronting pretty park: built 70 sell fer
400. STONE 4 FAIRFAX, sec and SIS St.
ny. Do22-i
FOR saba bargain at s4.l0O; nInc-room
brick, on II 81 NV, near Goth St; lot alone
worth the price: size 20xl20; alley. STONE Z
FAIRFAX. SO and sos st. NV no2z-tf
NEW HOUSE. VERY EASY. TERMS.
Seven rooms, closets. large porcbes, cut
/ sewer plumbing; fronts Rhode Island ava: lO0
no change to Treasury; school near. For sale.
onlv so cash balance SIS m.uthlv At,pIv
1 EILASTOS TERRACE OFFICE. 10Th 81. and
Rhode Island ave. nc. no20-d
! FOR SALE
! comfortable home in rapidly -improying
section within a half bic K Of the Congress
sional Library. TIE house contains SIX rooms
and bath al modern improvements: economically
heated; a large back yard to I6-fOot alley.
Terms can be made 70 suit. PRICE, s2.T50-
JOHN F. WAGGAAAN,
! 700 I<th St ocSo-!
The Washington times., 1903-11-29

WASHINGTON. D. c., POSToFFIcE NOTICE.
should be read daily, as changes may occur az
anv time
FOREIGN NAILS are dispatched 70 the ports
Of sailing daily and the schedule of closlngs 10
arranged on the presumption Of their uninter-
rlpted overland transit For the week ending
December s. 1903, the last connecting closes VIII
be made from the MAIN OFFICE as iolioEs: