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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-13
Submarines Did Well.

WASHINGTON April 13.-Announce- ment of the successful trials of the submarine boats Pike and Granpus at San Francisco was received at the navy department from Captain W. H. Whiting. Above water the Grampus made speed of 8.45 knots and sub- merged 7.8 knots. The Pike's speed above water was S.51 and submerged S.16., Tn the torpedo firing the records were. The Grampus at 7.26 knots made a center hit, and the Pike at TIA knots
 missed the target, but pointed fair for 1t.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-13
FATHER TRAYNoR.s K1RMEss.
Will Open in Watervihe During the
 Present Week.

WILL Open in Waterville During the
 Present Week.
 Father Traynor's kirmess which will open in K. of P. hall, Waterville, dur ing the present week will afford people from all parts of the town an opportun- ity to enjoy a pleasant outing while at the same time assisting in furthering the work of raising funds to continue operations on the church rectory in that thriving suburb of Waterbury. There will be no scarcity of modes of convey ance to reach the place and also to re- turn home after the entertainment which will be held, every evening. There will be buses, automobiles, bicycles and last but by no means least the ever faithful horse and carriage with room for two and no more. The parish has population of but 30 fam flies, nearly all of them working people, and yet the pastor appears in no way discouraged at the great undertaking that he has so heroically taken hold of. He hopes that with the willing coop eration of all his own parishioners and helping hand from his neighbors to be able to point to church property be- fore fall which will be a credit not only to Waterville. but to the entire Nauga- tuck valley. Father Traynor is very enthusiastic over the project and talks as if he felt confident of a generous support all around. This is in line with what Bishop Tierney said here some time ago at church dedication when reminding those about him not to falter on the way, but to push on and show a disposition to help them selves and others would step in and lend a~hand.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-13
TIMELY TOPICS

Grieye, Bisset & Holland have 8 pretty line of house wrappers for wo- men. They are made to it to perfec7 ton.
 Don't let the Finnegan-Phillips stock escape your eye when selecting your spring clothing.
 The Turmbull Co purchased a large stock of white goods for spot cash. Customers are getting the benefit in low prices.
 The United Gas Improvement Go says you can cook as we'll with gas range as in any other way.
 Silks of all kinds for summer wear at Curran's. These goods will be dis played for the week for customers.
 Holczer says every fourth person out yesterday was dressed in pair of his patent leather shoes.
 Best quality Cheney foulard silk, twenty-four inches idle, at 49c yard at Reid & Hughes's. Warranted peau de soie, roc.
 There is a large number of people in town wearing the Uncle Sam shoe. Golby-Sherwood are sole agents.
 Harris malt extract 15c a bottle, $15O dozen; We1ch's grape juice 15c, ZOC duu toC UOtlle at NultC~koALn' ~mons's.
 If you did not have your Waterbury boy or Nancy Dodge shoe on yesterday get them this week at Dodge's.
 The Driggs Se Smith Go have all good makes of pianos in stock.
 Three good points about Upson-sin. gleton clothing-cut of lapel, cut of front line and cut of back. Base balls. gloves. mitts and bats given at Phelan's with 50-cent tea Some Easter souvenirs left. Get one of those easy going go-carts to give baby an outing. J. M. Burral] sells them.
 Full line of rugs and mattings at Miller & Peck's; fancy Japanese, China and plain white straw mattings.
 Mention the Democrat if you want bargains when you go to Frank the shoeman's.
 If any mistake was made in your purchases in the rush at y. B. Mullings and Sons, they will right it for you.
 Because Jones, Morgan x Go does not want to move old stock to their new store is the reason for their low prices.
 All kinds Of garden seeds at P. J. BoIan's hardware store. Lawn now CTS and garden seeds.
 Potatoes are Soc bushel at Castles market this week. Right prices or meats and provisions.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-13
HER POWER CHECKED.
woman Clerk Controlled 50.oo0 Postal
 Enp9oYes.


 EmpEoYes.
 WASHINGTON, April 13.-An order just issued by Acting Postmaster Gen eral Wynne prohibiting the further dgning to letters, orders, etc., of the names of officials by subordinates, it develops, was directed against young woman in the free delivery division.
 Miss Ina Leibhardt is credited with virtually directing the affairs of the great division as she sees ht. She is said to have hitherto affixed the sigma ture of A. W. Machen, superintendent of the free delivery division, to all kinds of papers, letters and documents. The higher officials have found it ina possible to detect the difference be- tween "A W. Machen" as written by himself and as signed by Miss Leib- hardt.
 Miss Leibhardt occupies the position of chief clerk in the division of free de- livery She is said to have developed her power and authority until it has assumed the most remarkable magni- tude. No official in the government service has Jurisdiction over so many employees or exercises power 50 com pletely without let or hindrance as does this chief clerk.
 Superintendent Machen frankly de- elares that he assumes full regponsibili- ty for all Miss Leibhardt does. He says the affixing of his signature is done un- der his instructions. He has no fault to find with her administration of affairs. He will protect her to the limit of his power.
 When the question of legality in con- Mecfien with the signatures made by Miss Leibhardt was brought, an opin- ion was required from the assistant at torney general. This has not yet been received. Tn the meantime, as a mat ter of administrat tive routine, 1t was de- teFmined to limit this authority as far sg it could be done by an order.
 There are 1e,402 carriers under the free delivery division. At the close of the last fiscal year there were 8,456 carriers in the rural free delivery serv. ice. This number will be increased to 15,OO0 by July 1. With the force of sub Btitutes and clerks in the service under MT. Machen's jurisdiction the number of employees under one woman's charge easily aggregates 5o,oo0. This division will expend nearly $40, ,O00, GOO during the next fiscal year. Such pow CT has never before been placed in one woman's hands in the entire history of governmental management.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-13
COACH HANLoN's CHALLENGE.

New York, April 13.-Coach Hanlon of Columbia university's crew has is- sued two sweeping challenges to Har- lem river oarsmen. In behalf Of his varsity eight he offers to row any pick ed crew on the Harlem river a mile and and half and give them a start of sec onds. In behalf of his freshman eight MT Hanlon makes the same offer to any picked eight of junior oarsmen. MT Hanlon wants both races to be roWed for challenge cups.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-13
I.iEhtnfng Calculator Dead.

TRENTON, N. J., April 13-William Valance, the famous lightning calcu- lator, who could do any sum in mathe- nautical calculation mentally and with but an instant's hesitation, Is dead here, aged thirty years. About a week ago he was taken to the State hospital suffering from severe mental strain believed to be the result of his juggling with figures.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-13
RockefeIIer to Aid Nebraska.

LINCOLN, Neb., April 13.-Of1cers of the University of Nebraska last evening confirmed the report that John D. Rockefeller has proffered a gift of $G6, ,667 for the construction of a uni versity building to cost $100,00O, condi- toned on the remaining $33,333 be- ing donated by July 1, 1904. The build ing is designed for social and religious purposes. A committee has been ap- pointed to solicit funds and make pos sible the acceptance of MT. Rockefel AA1s,a n1eAn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-13
T0rna6n I'm Illinois.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill, April 13.-Lo- gan, De Witt and Piatt counties were visited by violent tornado late yes terday. At the Halsadarzer settlement, three miles north of Atwood, Piatt county, an infant child was killed in the arms of it's mother, and the woman was injured fatally. The infant was the child of Clifford Halsadarzer, whose home was demolished.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-13
HER EASTER BONNET
Caused Woman to Quarrel With Illus
 band and End Her Life.

Port Jervis, N. r., April ~13-After quarrel with her husband over an Easter bonnet, Mrs Clarence Bishop of Carpenters Point, suburb of Port Jervis, ran out of the house to the Erie railroad bridge spanning the Neversink river and crying You'll never see me alive again." jumped forty feet to the water below. The body was recovered an hour later.
 Mrs Bishop was IT years of age and had been but recently married to Bishop, who is 19.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-13
cn,.fornia staeecoach Rohbed.

GRASS VALLEY, Cal, April 13.-- Thsstage running between Nevada City and Brownsville was held up by a lone highwayman about seven miles from Nevada City. There were five women and two men aboard Three shots were fired by the robber, but no one was hurt The Wells Fargo box was taken, but the amount of treasure 1t contained is not known.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-13

To Celebrate Edwards Birthday. OTTAWA. Ont. April 13.-The gov ernment has decided to issue a procla- nation providing for the celebration of the kings birthday on the 24th of May. Victoria day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-13
Harding $
 72-74 South Main st, telephone 22O.
OIL
 COOKING STOVES.

An Extra Heavy and Warranted Steel Tank Cylinder Oil Stove, two 37s-inch wicks, 69c, made to Sell at $1.0o. An Extra Heavy and Warranted Steel Tank Cylinder Oil Stove, four 3.-inch wicks, $1.U made to sell at $2.OO. >
 These stoves are made by the largest manufacturer of oil stoves in America and do not come into competition with the tin tank stove commonly sold.
 We also have in stock the Flor ence and other styles of Iron Tank Oil Stoves, in one, two and three burners.
The Washington times., 1903-10-11
BUILDING Is CHECKED
BY TOO HIGH PRICES

WestcOtt & Story, real estate brokers.
have lately leased furnished houses as
follows:
The residence of General Corbin.
Twenty first and r Streets, to Repre-
sentative Butler Ames of Massachu-
sets; the Cameron house, Lafayette
Square. to Representative Porter, of
Pittsburg; Perry Belmont's house. 17O1
Rhode Island Avenue. John W. Dwight;
the Ffoulke house, 2013 Massachusetts
Avenue. to Mrs. ]. Howard King, of
Richfield, Conn; 1888 Eighteenth Street.
to Arthur Hale: S31 Eighteenth Street.
TO Representative Nicholas Longworth
OF Cincinnati; the Eustis house, 1861 n
Street, to w. A. Slater; the Rodgers
house. 1921 l Street. to Mrs William
c. Revis; residence of William Stone
Albert, 1920 K Street, to Assistant Sec
rotary of State LOOMS; 1903 n Street,
to Senator Bailey of Texas; 1717 K
Street. to Mrs. E. F. r. Merrill, and
1445 Rhode Island Avenue, to r. A.
Dugan.
The Washington times., 1903-10-11
The BricklaYer's Trade.

1T is a curious fact" said leading
contractor of the city, while in a medi-
tative mood. that of all the mechanical
trades. that of the brickmason has prac-
tically not changed at all since they
tried to build the Tower Of Babel.
I.abor-saving machinery has revolution
lied all the other trades. but the brick
layer has so far been able to bid de-
fance TO the inventive genius of man
kind. The progress of the ages, the
wonderful advance of civilization, with
all its achievements in the way of ap-
piled mechanics, have not touched him
in the least He follows his calling in
SIS primitive a manner as when Noah
came out of the ark, using his trowel
and hammer, and rot bothering his head
about the thousand and one contrivances
which his brethren in other trades have
been compelled to take into account
"And yet it would be wrong to deny
to the bricklayer the title of skilled
mechanic. The piling of one brick upon
another may appear an easy task to the
layman's eye, and TO him there may not
seem great skill in putting a layer OF
mortar between; but yet it takes years
of practice and close application to the
mason. At the same time the simplicity
of the trade has been the bricklayer's
salvation"
The Washington times., 1903-10-11
Busy Time for Renting.

The few weeks intervening between
now and the time set for the converting
OF Congress in extra session will be
busy period for the real estate agents
There is an incessant demand for houses
and apartments. and the majority Of
prospective renters call for more or less
spacious and elegant quarters. An agent
who generally has a good deal of this
class of property on his books. said yes
terdsy: From the signs for rent that
you see in going about town, even on
what you would consider pretty good
houses. you would imagine that mem
bers of Congress and the constantly in
creasing number OF people who prefer
Washington as a winter residence,
would have no difficulty in get
ting just what they want. But
it's just the other way. The
kind OF houses that these people
want are really scarce. and consequent
ly prices are asked and paid for them
that would astonish some people. Tho
coming sessions of Congress-extra and
regular-are likely to stretch far into
next summer, and consequently good
houses, suitable for entertaining pur-
poses. are wanted. II is nothing un-
usual 10 get $500 a month for a house OF
this sort. and when they are rented fur
nished, 81 900, or even more. is paid
willingly
The Washington times., 1903-10-11
Scarcity of Gravel.

The scarcity of gravel and broken
stone. of which complaint has become
loud within the past few days. has been
noticed for the last six months, but re-
Gently it has grown acutely accumulated.
AS far as broken stone is concerned. the
condition can be alleviated by a little
extra energy and exertion, because
quarries are within easy distance from
Washington, and it requires but a
, somewhat stronger effort TO get it from
a greater distance. either by rail or by
water. With gravel, however. conditions
are different. The gravel beds in the
immediate vicinity of the city have be-
come exhausted, and so have the river
deposits from which large proportion
of the supply has been drawn. The
dredges have had to go farther and
farther down the river, until they have
reached almost the mouth of the bay.
Parties who have been the largest pro-
ducers of gravel have been engaged on
experiments having for their object the
construction of more powerful dredges
which will be able to reach down to the
deeper bottom of the bay, but thus far
no satisfactory results have been
achieved The Capital Sand Dredging
Company and the Crawford Paving Com
pany are the largest gravel producers
In the District Joseph H. Crawford,
president of the last named company,
saws his concern has sufficient stock on
hand and adequate facilities for pro-
duction for its own necessities, and the
work Il has on hand, therefore, will not
be retarded on account of the scarcity
of the material. In the case of others,
however. the shortage will make itself
felt in the higher prices they will have
to pay and will be compelled TO charge
/ for their work.
The Washington times., 1903-10-11
Big Sale in Alexandria County.

An acre and half of ground in Ross
lyn, at the Virginia end OF the Aqus-
duct Bridge. it is said on good authority,
has been sold TO the Pennsylvania Rail-
road Company, for S2s. 900. The sale was
made by NJ. B. Harlow, of Alexandria. Va.
who had the controlling interest in
a syndicate which recently bought VI
all the land in that section of the State.
The property is located Just south OF
the Pennsylvania freight yards at Ross
Ign. and was recently graded by the
syndicate. The railroad was anxious to
purchase the property in order to in
crease freight facilities.
The Washington times., 1903-10-11
TRUSTEES SALES.
c. G. SLOAN & CO.. Apctioneers,
1907 G Street.

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
REAL ESTATE. No. IS STREET SOUTH
WEST. WITH LAND ADJOINING THE
SAME.
BY virtue OF 4 certain deed Of trust recorded
in Liber No. 1888, az folio 202 ct seq, OF the
land records OF the District Of Columbia, the
undersigned will offer for sale at public auc-
ton, in front of premises, on WEDNESDAY.
the 14th DAY OF OCTOBER, 1908, at .
O'CLOCK p. NJ, the following described real
estate situate in the city Of Washington, in
said District. viz: Lots numbered twenty-five
CD and twenty-three (23) in Robert Is. Howl
sons subdivision in square numbered six hun
dred and hfty-three (653). as per plat recorded
in Liber III. ID. c." folio l54. Of the records
Of the Surveyors Office Of said District lot No.
p being improved by twO-story brick dwelling,
No Is Street southwest, and lot No. % con-
tanning 1881 square feet Of ground (more or
less), unimproved. adjoining the same.
Terms: Cash. A deposit Of 800 will be re-
quired at the time Of sale All cOnveyancing
and recording viii be at the purchasers cost.
Terms TO be complied with within ten days.
otherwise the trustee reserves the right to re-
sell at the risk and cost Of the defaulting pur-
chaser. AIDS b. BROWNE
ocS-dSds Surviving Trustee. l4l0 St. NV.
The Washington times., 1903-10-11
Dearth of Money.

Real estate men west of Rock Creek
say that operations in real estate are
only impeded by the scarcity of mort
gage money. The demand for money
is exceeding the local supply, which has
been curtailed By the demand from other
cities. New York particularly. High
rates of interest have been offered for
local capital. and local institutions have
Welded to the temptation offered.
The aIl-the-year- clients of the
loaning institutions are consequently
complaining. BY the latter part of the
month, however. it is expected that
there will be food Of money on the
Washington market.
The Washington times., 1903-10-11

A number Of sales OF property in
Georgetown and vicinity have been made
during the past week. a number OF deals
for Georgetown realty are now pending.
r. A. Casilear has sold TO Louis II.
HoelmanD the brick store and dwelling
at the northwest corner OF Twenty
eighth and Streets northwest, for the
heirs of the late G. Hurlebaus; Joseph
II. Bradley has sold to George G.
Hilleary the two-story frame dwelling at
1914 Street northwest: Preston G.
King has sold to Edward T. Linksey
part of square east OF 1896
The Washington times., 1903-10-11

David L. Git & Co., managers of Cen
trail Heights. report the close of a most
successful season in their tract of land
in the eastern section. They have but
dozen lots left unsold and the prices
of these will be advanced from 1 to 2
cents a foot in April. 1904. so rapidly is
this section coming into the market.
The Washington times., 1903-10-11
improvements in Georgetown.

The Brennan Construction Company
has enlarged it's plant property in
Georgetown by leasing the A. Geary
Johnson property on the north side of
Water Street. near Thirty-first Street.
The valuable business corner of Thirty
first and X Streets northwest will be
sold at public auction tomorrow to close
an estate. Competition is expected to be
lively.
The extention of Prospect Avenue is
urged by the citizens. There are bur
two entrances to the fine undeveloped
country west of Georgetown, the Canal
and New Cut Roads, at the extreme
southern and northern limits of the
town. respectively.
The extension of Prospect Avenue is
Cut Hill will ultimately result in a
splendid Improvement. but for some time
this portion of Wisconsin Avenue viii
be avoided as much as possible by drIv-
ers of vehicles. The excavated earth is
used to fill in the ravines near the Wis
consin Avenue terminus of Massachu-
setts Avenue extended
The Washington times., 1903-10-11
AUCTION SALES.

AGREEABLY to an act of Congress. passed May
Is, 1896, will sell. in basement. Ola
Street northwest, on TUESDAY, OCTOBER p,
at II A. NJ, at public auction. to enforce lien
for storage charges due and unpaid, all the fur
niture and household goods storage with
in the name Of Arthur G. Firth, pro- known
Chas. Merrill. Those interested please take
notice. THE JULIUS LANSBURGH FURNI-
TURE AND CARPET COMPANY. oc6-et
The Washington times., 1903-10-11
New Warehouse.

Charles Walter is going to build a
warehouse on the west side of Four
teenth Street. between Street and
Ohio Avenue, opposite to his carriage
factory. 1t will have frontage of forty
three feet and be six stories in height
The plans for it have been drawn by
Marsh & Peter, architects.
The Washington times., 1903-10-11

George n. Saegmueller is constructing
a handsome residence in Alexandria
county, Va, which is to cost in the
of $40 900. It will be fitted
with the latest eonvenienees and will be
the handsomest residence in the county.
The Washington times., 1903-10-11
FOR sALE-HoRsEs & VEHICLES.

FOR SALE-Good size horse, good condition;
nice driver; fearless; suitable for lady; very
reasonable; sold for want Of use. Can be seen
MOUNTCAST1E'S STABLE. 1922 Vermont court.
between Vermont ave. and 10th st. NV. ocll-3t
FOR SALE-A handsome bay horse, eight years,
10 hands, 200 pounds, and one Of the best
broke driving coach horses in the District Of
Columbia; not afraid Of steam or electric cars,
nor autos; guaranteed sound II would be hard
to duplicate him. Sec S. c. HILL, s02 ST. NV.
oclO-3t
FOR SALE-Good, sound, reliable, large horse,
not stylish enough for city carriage; jump-seat
surrey and harness; good for wagon or country
carriage purposes; big bargain. Inquire at
CHEEN'S STABLE, Mount Pleasant, Saturday.
oc9-3t
FOR SALE-A fine black horse; weight, about
100 pounds; suitable for any purpose; guar
anteed sound and afraid of nothing; price, 500.
Apply S2e st. sw. oc9-3t
FOR SALE-A good, gentle driving mare,
wagon, and harness; or separately. Take Il 1t.
cars TO Kenilworth POstofice. oc9-7t
TO BE POSITIVELY SoLD-Twenty head horses
and mares. suitable for heavy work; also
driving mare and runabout. Call rear Manns
Hotel. 8S3 Pennsylvania oc9-6t
FOR SAIE-Good. sound horse; excsllent
worker owner has no use 20 eth st. ny
oc9-3t
FOR SALE-One good work horse, dirt wagon,
and harness. 1896 St ne. oco-5t
COCSWELL'S Is THE CHEAPEST and most re-
liable place to buy new and secondhand har-
ness, traps, buggies, Surveys, daytOns and de-
livery wagons, full line Of blankets. whips,
robes. Painting. trimming, and repairing in
all branches Show rooms. 200 and 2I1 18th ST
Shop. 100 and lol2 c st. and 1910 Ohio ave.
NV. Tel. 1l77. e23-30t
The Washington times., 1903-10-11

T. H. Pickford intends to build row
of houses on Brightwood Avenue. near
Brightwood Park.
The Washington times., 1903-10-11
SEWING MACHINES.

FOR SALE-A New Standard Sewing Machine,
Drop Head used very little VIII sell for SIS
il sold at once Address BOX 36l, this office
oclo-St
JAMES n FOWLER has had ten years ex-
peFience requiring all kinds Of sewing ma
chimes: work kept in order year Send
postal TO Northeast corner 18th and II SITS
and ] vii! call. Oc6-30t
The Washington times., 1903-10-11
DO You NEEp ALoAM2

Reasonable rates Courteous treatment. No
delay. Life insurance policies bought and
loaned on. CHAS. A. BAKER, lilo st. Rooms
4O-s2. Phone 517. se24-3Ot