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Evening star., 1903-12-19
DRESS AND DISCOMFORT
Men Swelter and Swear, but Make No
Change.

From the Indianapolis Journal
Not the least of the drawbacks of civiliza-
ton Is the character of clothing that civil
lied convention requires the man person to
wear during the heated months. Woman
kind usually dresses somewhat more SEN
sibly, but even she finds stays and like
denominations a great burden in midsum-
mer. One never heard of savages suffer-
ing from heat prostration. nor do we get
reports of country boys being similarly af-
-fected.
Man. particularly If he be over thirty. Is
disposed to be tra-conservative In the
matter of clothing. He likes to wear one suft
Of clothing four or Ave months. and then
put on another and wear 1t a similar length
OF time and so on. When the hot months
come he may make the concession of leay-
ing Off his waistcoat, but that is usually as
far us he goes for street wear. He will
wear somewhat lighter suit OF underwear
In summer than In winter. but this and the
sdivested waistcoat are practically the only
differentiation made in the character OF
clothing that is expected to serve for the
chill months. Stiff linen collars, heavy
linen cuffs, a coat and not lnfreauently a
stiff hat are elung to like grim death for
occasion be any sort of function, men are as
likely as not to wear heavy frock coats,
waistcoats and whole raft OF unnecessary
clothing.
When the shirt waist" fad came in
few years ago 1t looked for time as IL
In midsummer, but the few who were bold
enongh to leave them OF were laughed at
and whether 1t was the fear of ridicule or
the lack of pockets that determined the
that custom very shortly returned to the de-
cree that no man must appear In public
without a coat. And then he goes on
sweltering and swearing at the weather.
Evening star., 1903-12-19
LUCKY FIND.
valuable Diamond Discovered IN
Chickens Crop.

From the ST. Paul Globe
While cleaning a chicken at bis ,,
l96 Eaton street. Sunday afterpoo, Eah.'
Meirose. driver for the police ambulance
round In the gizzard of the bird a snar,-
ing stone, which proved to be diamond
valued at $40. Melrose was busily engapad
IN preparing the bouillon. which he in
tended to take to the central police station
sunday night as a treat for his fa,Iou-
oMcers, and did not at the time realiza that
ne nad found a diamond He laid the nre.
clous stone upon a shelf and went ON nrs-
pairing the bouillon, forgetting for the tin,a
about IT,
when he returned home yesterday morn
ing he examined the stone carefully by tbs
daylight and found that it emitted unmfs-
taxable radiance. He took 1t to ieweJer
yesterday afternoon. and after a gIance tha
Jeweler remarked that the stone was :.
$125. N'''''e - LUZ
Being in hurry to get the bouillon on
the stove. as the afternoon was well ad
vanced, i at first intended to throw the
gizzard away" said Melrose last night
but somehow 1 changed my mind and
when cut 1t noticed that the knife grated
against something hard. / concluded that
1t was a stone. but when the gizzard was
opened l saw the diamond 1t was dfrtv
having probably been there a long time
and I did not notice that 1t sparkled as
the room was rather dark. After glaucine
at the stone and thinking it probably a
piece OF glass laid it on the shelf and
thought no more about 1t till 1 got home
yesterday morning. When took it to the
window 1 saw 1t sparkle, and was sure
that 1t was diamond
Il purchased the hen from a friend of
mine who has farm near Bass lake and
! think the chicken must have picked it up
in the woods near the lake. The lake IS
quite a resort In the summer time and It
Is probable that some of the pleasure seek
ers lost 1t while lounging about in the
shade of the trees. I will hold the diamond
and see IL any one claims it,"
Evening star., 1903-12-19
Who is the Real Owner?
hicago Record -HfralAc

From the Chicago Record HeralAo
The ruling of a New York magistrate that
a physician.s prescription belongs to the
person who buys 1t, and not to the drug
gist who fills it. reopens an old and much
debated question While. nthe magistrate
settled the particular controversy between
the Gotham druggist and his customer 1t
does not follow that ali druggists accept
1t as finality. This npafueular druggist,
indeed, was threatenedsEi9h imprisonment
for larceny before hesHnalfy concluded to
give up the prescription demanded by his
customer. 7Ast of
The question of ownsfshfbs of prescrlp-
tion would seem SO versb simple to the mind
of he,layman as to require no ruling from
a court of equity. A9bre3cription Is GER
tainly the property of the person who buys
IL of a physician, and whether a druggist
may be permitted even toretaln copy Of 1t
lis obviously question for the owner of Il
to decide. As matter of safe practice the
owner should always demand copy OF his
prescription IL he does not retain the origi-
nal copy. 1t may turn out to be prescrip-
ton of great value. and the druggist OF
course has no right to 1t, and few druggists,
indeed, claim such right
The same principle has been held to apply
to photographs negatives. When a person
pays the photographers price for a mega
tive 1t ts his property. II he cares to do 90
he has right to take the negative away
With him and make his own prints from IL.
As matter OF custom and convenience,
however, the photographer 10 permitted to
store the negative where Il may be easily
found when new prints are desired frem IL
It Is very clear that the photograpfer has
no proprietary right In negative which
some other person has boushS
Evening star., 1903-12-19
OPENS NEW BRIDGE.
NEW YORK AND BROOKLYN HOLD
JOINT CEREMONIES.
Elaborate lCelebration Today With
Marine Band and Civic Parades-
3 opsr to Traffic Monday.

NEW YORK, December f9.-The new
Williamsburg bridge over; the East river
was dedicated to-day by Mayor Low and
other city officials Mayor Low and the
officials of Manhattan, Bronx and Rich
mend boroughs, and the guests of the city
for the occasion, started from city hall,
Manhattan. and drove to the Clinton street
end of the bridge. Thence they proceeded
to the middle of the structure, where they
met the Brooklyn and Queens officials and
their guests. After the formal greetings
between them they passed to platform on
the Brooklyn plaza and the cerer'omes Of
the day were carried out.
Addresses were made by Bridge Commits
sioner Lindenthal, Mayor Low, President
Swanstrom Of Brooklyn borough. President
Cantor of Manhattan borough and Senator
McCarren.
At the conclusion of the ceremonies a
salute of 100 guns was fired from bat
teries stationed at both ends of the bridge
At the navy yard a salute of twenty-one
guns was fired from the receiving ship
Hancock and another on Governors Island
After the speaking Mayor Low and other
officials were entertained at lunch at the
Hanover Club
Sunday morning the south roadway will
be opened to pedestrians and Monday morn
ing it will be permanently opened for ve-
hicles 1t Is hoped to have the north road
way opened for pedestrians Monday.
This evening the fireworks display will
begin at s o'clock, and the structure will
be illuminated from end to end with red.
white and blue electric lights.
IT, Before the. fireworks begin there will be
/ a marine parade of nearly 200 We :els,
which will pass under the bridge and then
drop down stream and witness the display
1t will be under the auspices of the Ma
rne Association.
The new bridge is the widest and strong
est of the large suspension bridges In the
world. Its entire length is l.. o feet. and
that of the main span LOCO feet. Ths ex-
treme width of the floor from r1iling to
railing on the outside sidewalks is 11S feet
The tops of the towers are 1856 feet above
the river and 442 feet above the lowest
foundation The center span is carried
on eighteen-inch steel wire cables. ~hich
extend inshore $50 feet The bridge has no
terminal stations, the idea being to provide
a broad. continuous thoroughfare between
the two boroughs.
The new bridge construction on which
was begun October %. 1896, is about-a mile
above the Brooklyn bridge. which it greatly
resembles in type and appearance. though
much larger. The bridge proper cost about
$l1 100000 and the cendemning Of land for
approaches brought the total cost to about
$2i 10000
Evening star., 1903-12-19
The Smallest Check.
From the Kansas City Journal.

lLo
Maurice Proctor of Mineral Point, Wis,
ID said to receive the smallest check drawn
by the national government. The slip Of
paper with the seal OF Uncle Sam on #
calls for bent, and is paid annually. II
II In remuneration In full for carrying the
mails from Mineral Point to DodgeviiIe
About twelve months ago. when the bids
were made for the contract, there was n
deal of rivalry among a dozen or more of
those who wished to serve the gorsru-
ment in this capacity. and Proctor who 10
wealthy and does not need the money, Of
fered. in due form. faithfully and prompt
~ to perform the task for penny yoaes
Evening star., 1903-12-19

Gilman docking up from his paper)---
Montreal. p. O." What does that '.P. O.
mean, do you known
Baokiots (of Swamphurst) ~ We'll, I
know what Il means out our way. It's
a byword with us. nearly every day"
Citiman--''What IL it,?
Backlotz-"Purchase Quinine. ."--Phiia-
delphia Press.
Evening star., 1903-12-19

From Country Life Ia America.
The investigation Of . neglected spring or
rlvulet may bring to hight valuable supply
Of water for gardening or domestic pur-
poses surprising quantity is often OBJ
tainable BY Installing ram At some seem.
ingty insignificant source. A ram Ii cheap,
because the first expense II the last, there
baine no cost Of maintenance. and II Is sat-
isfnctory, because the ram requires no Mt
tention Once st1eted II tdkes entire care
Of itself.
Evening star., 1903-12-19
SEARCH FOR MICROBES
TESTING SAMPLES OF WATER
SERVED TO NEW YORK PEOPLE.
How the Drinking Supply OF the City
is Examined by Chemists
for Impurities.
From the New York Tribune.

From the New York Tribune
When a New Yorker takes drink OF
water from a faucet in his house he sWai-
lows a LIQUID which contains about Uo
narts of foreign matter to 100000 parts
Of water. Generally speaking. no bad ef-
fects follow, and the subject is dismissed
from the mind One never thinks what
elaborate precautions the city takes TO pro-
feet it's citizens from the deadly germs
which often find an agreeable habitation
In the reservoirs and other sources from
which the public is supplied.
Gut the city has corps of watchful sem
tinels, armed with the most improved IN
struments and paraphernalia known 10
science, whose duty It is 10 make cons,an.
tests OF the quality of water in the various
sources The headquarters of this fetce
on whom depends. in great measure, the
welfare of the citizens Is situated on
commanding height which overiooks TT ,s-
pect Park and the Eastern parkway. In
BROOKLYN This height Is the Mount Pros
meet reservoir, and the building which
stands on one of It's sloping sides is the
Mount Prospect laboratory. This is where
the drinking water from all the borouehs
of Greater New York is tested to asce tain
the percentage OF its impurity.
Although the work Is OF large importance
il was not until the beginning OF the pres.
ent year that the laboratory was organized
on a basis compatible with It's usefulness.
The establishment OF such q station had
been repeatedly recommended by the chief
engineer of the water department In BROOK
Iyn. I. M. De varona. but little attention
was paid to the requests. IN 1865 the water
In Brooklyn became so contaminated by
vegetable growths that chemists had to be
employed to discover whether the ffnpuri-
ties were dangerous Examination brought
out the fact that while the water md a
bad odor and some color, there was no dan.
rerous pollution. The work. however.
showed the need of O systematic ana sclsn.
fifac method OF testing and an appropF1a.
tion was secured for the establishment ard
maintenance Of a comprehensive lab ,sa-
tory.
Evening star., 1903-12-19

man happened to be in good humor the
sample was delivered: If not, it went astray
somewhere between the starting point and
its destination and there were no questions
asked. Now there Is a system regulating
the work. Two hundred samples are re-
cetved each week. Engineers in charge of
section stations take up the samples, maxi
ing note OF the general condition of the
ponds, and send full particulars with the
samples, which are delivered promptly
At the Mount Prospect laboratory they
are subjected TO searching tests, which
come under three general heads-namely
chemical, microscopical and bacterfologicaL
The chemical test is applied to determine
the amount Of both free and albumenoid
ammonia. nitrttes, nitrates, temporary and
permanent hardness, chlorides iron and
the total residue of evaporation. The mi
croscopical organisms, or the organisms of
higher order than bacteria. The bae-
teriological test determines the total num-
Der OF bacteria to the cubic centimeter In
the sample. This is merely the regular
routine. If there Is any reason to suppose
that any stream has become polluted a
sample is put through further course Of
examination.
Treatment Of Bacteria.
Bacteria are treated with the utmost
kindness and consideration at the lab
cratory. Should typhoid cholera or other
horrible bacillus find its way into a sample
there Is renewed interest among the chem
lists. There are three or four incubators
kept at blood heat always ready to nurse
the deadly germs. Into test tubes is placed
mixture OF beef bouillon and sugar, and
then some of the polluted water is poured
in. the opening of the tube is plugged with
cotton. and the whole thing Is placed In the
incubator. BacilH are fond of beef bouillon
and sugar: they trhfve on 1t and grow fat.
This process decomposes the sugar, setting
free mixture OF gases which rise to the
top OF the tube. The composition of the
liquid and gas IL then examined and the
percentage of contamination in the water
Is determined.
At the Mount Prospect laboratory they
say that there h no such thing as abso-
lutely pure water. Distilled water comes
nearer to being absolutely pure than any
thing else. but even distilled water. If
placed in q clean bottle, will dissolve some
OF the glass, and thus become impure
Pure water, however. would not be good
for tns health. according to some of the
chemists, because there are certain kinds
Of baotsria which are useful In building up
the body and without which persons would
not be AZ we'll
Evening star., 1903-12-19
Results to Be Attained.

This plan, briefly stated, would lower and
keep the height of the water within the
structure for the whole forty miles of
water course to little above low tide at
all times, preventing the high tide from
causing any substantial rise within them.
That would mean the equivalent of a
filling In of the entire inner land area to
depth of about four feet six inches. and
hence would result in an opportunity of
thoroughly draining the entire area. 1t
would accomplish by engineering work at
two points what Is found to be difficult
now at thousand points of engineering,
commercial. municipal and personal COM
plications. 1t would make cultivation of,
and even the erection of buildings on, the
rtire area possible. -
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-06-13

Fragments of news in regard to the build
ing of railroad from some point on the
proposed Moffat road to Yankee Hill have
sifted through to this place, but nothing
tangible could be learned i'll regard to the
company's plans until Mr.. R. A. Hall, rep
resenting the promoters of the Denver,
Yankee Hill & Western, arrived in town.
Mr. Hall visit here was for the pur-
pose of ascertaning what encouragement
local capital and the business interests
would give his company to come here, and
to reach this end a call for a mass meeting
to be held at the Firemen's hall was made
by the chamber of commerce last evening.
A representative gathering of citizens was
present at the meeting and the closest at
tention was paid to Mr.. Hall, who outlined
the plans of the proposed road, and by the
aid of a blue print map demonstrated the
feasibility of the enterprise. AS now pro-
iected the road is to be broad guage, with
no cars of a capacity less than $4,000
pounds. The line to this place will leave
the present line at the head of Woodpecker
gulch, down this to Fall river, to Idaho
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-06-13

that name, known as the Speigl band, is at
the piano. Mr.. Speigl was delegate to the
8th. annual convention of the American
Federation of musicians, and is the executive
officer of the fifth district of that order.
Salvatore Satriano, is the brother of Pietro
Satriano, the popular musician at the head
of the City Park band of Denver. Mr..
Satriano handles the clarinet, which emits
the splendid music of the instrument, hand
led by frst-class musician.
Albert Boch is the coronetist and his
rendition of the solo parts in the Sunday
afternoon concerts, is exceptionally fine.
Frederick Stroehle, the local musician, is
quite prominent and assists materially with
the drums, and on account of the acoustic
properties of the building, these are deci-
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-06-13
~ NatatOriun Opens Its Doors -

Jupiter Pluvius has not looked kindly
unon this Mich in the hills so far this
wear, and consequently the tourists ex-
cursion season is fully month behind
schedule, and where ordinarily there is
much merriment and gaiety eminating
from care-free, fun-loving, health-seek-
ing, scenery-admiring visitors, there IS
a dcep-seated calm, covered over with
macintosh and an umbrella. Although
the summer should be approaching its
flood tide of gradeur, grave old winter
still fingers lovingly in the lap of spring,
and by his cool breath and beetling
brows, bids defiance to warm weather
apparel and plans for outings, rather
suggesting overcoats and heavy fiannels.
Notwithstanding all this, Idaho Springs
braved the unkind elements, and last
Saturday threw open the doors of her
Measure resorts and announced to the
world that the season of '03 was on and
the gates open.
A genuine western welcome awaits
all. The invalid, the tourist, the in
yestor, will alike find many things to
please them here, no matter how tickle
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-06-13
Patrons
Of the
TrOcaderO
Hold High
Carnival
Dances
Ole
FOrerun-
ner Of
uture
Pleasures

The opening of the Trocodero on Satur-
day evening last, like its original opening
last summer, was one of the features of the
year. A splendid crowd, representing the
best people of Idaho Springs, orderly and
joyous, crowded the big pavilion from eight
O'Clock until midnight.
The music furnished by Koenigsberg'
orchestra was much in advance of that of
last year. Remembers of this organization
represent some of the best musical talent to
be found in Denver. Prof. Koenigsberg
has aided materially in making the theater
orchestras of Denver what they are, and as
a violin soloist, his reputation extends far
beyond the limits of Denver or even Colo
rado. Mr.. Frank Speigl formerly of the
brass band organization of Denver, bearing
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-06-13

ded addition
In speaking of these musicians it is not
out of place to say that Idaho Springs can
congratulate herself upon having secured
them for the remainder of the season. The
management is also to be highly congratu
lated.
The Trocadero was built last year at an
approximate cost of $5,o Fred. G.
Shaffer was the moving spirit in its organi-
zation. planning and construction, and to
him is due largely the fact that Idaho
Springs has this entertainment feature for
the benefit of its own people and the visit
ing tourists as well.
The dimensions are 64xIoo feet, and it is
conceded to be one of the finest dancing
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-06-13
Opened
Last
Saturday
Evening
Many
People
Attended.
Music by
Orchestra
Was
Gran1

pavilions in Colorado, 1t has the largest
dancing floor in the state, and is built so
that it is convenient for the handling of the
immense crowds that gather every after
noon and evening in summer.
Present indications show that the coming
season will be better than last. We are
informed by the management that disorder
1y conduct will not be tolerated for an in
stant, and this year, as last, the first person
violating this rule will be punished to the
full extent. In this, the city council is
back of the management, and will assist in
every way to see that good order is main
tanned
The resumption of the regular Colorado
weather will mean big crowds for the
Trocadero.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-06-13

their tastes may be.
Manager Allison threw open the doors
of the Natatorium to the public for the
first time this year, and thus inaugurated
the plunge bath fad. While the building
has been closed for many months, the
interior has been thoroughly renovated
and improvements made, among other
things the purchase of an entire new
outfit of bathing suits of the regulation
black, bearing the name of the Big Five
company across the front in prominent
white letters. The plunge is so feet
long, 40 feet wide and from four to ten
feet in depth, containing a toboggan
slide, trapeze and other adjuncts for the
edification of bathers. The same prices
as last season prevail A gallery that
entirely surrounds the pool is free to
visitors.
Manager Allison had contemplated as
an opening attraction a free bath to
everybody, but as the inclement weather
had retarded the arrival of visitors to
such an extent that the scheme was
abandoned.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-06-13

selection in her usual sweet way as did
Mrs. Robson and both were heartily
applauded.
Prof, Neupert favored the people with
two pretty piano solos, which were lis
tened to with great eagerness.
The principal feature of the evening
was the drill given by the Ladies of fhe
Maccabees, and showed the splendid
training, the captain, Mrs. Herrin, had
given them. During the course of the
drill, Miss Selma Williams, recited and
although but a child showed the ability
she possesses.
AT the close of the entertainment, cake
and ice cream was served.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-06-13
The Ladies of the Macabees En-
tertain.

On Friday evening the Ladies of the
Maccabees gave an entertainment at
Elk's Hall, which was filled toits utmost
capacity.
A musical entertainment was given
during the evening, which was well re-
ceived by those present. The Misses
Weinberger rendered a duet, which was
very much appreciated by the audience.
Miss Margaret Williamson sang 1.-The
Voice of the Violet" very sweetly and as
an encore recited "That Old Sweetheart
of Mine"
Mrs. Brandstetter sang beautiful
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-06-13
A Superintendent and Assistant
Principal Selected.

The board of education has elected as
superintendent of our schools for the
coming year Milton C. Potter, M. A,
from the city schools of Superior, Wis
consin. Mr.. Potter is graduate of AL
bion College, Michigan; has done post
graduate work at the Michigan state
normal and brings his Masters degree
from the university of Chicago. AL
though young man he has had eight
years experience in two of the soundest
and most progressive schools in the