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orchestra. and finally ten minutes with n
Floyd Fea therSton.
Supreme Regent Robinson returned to
Masonic Temple before the program had
been completed He was escorted to the
stage by the members of the reception COM
mfttee. The Introductory remarks were
made by Mr.. Charles James, chairman Of
the committee. He explained the purpose
of the occasion briefly and, at the concIu-
sion of his remarks called upon Grand Re-
gent L. M Hayes. grand regent of the Dis
trfct, to make an address.
Mr.. Hayes made several felicitous re-
marks and referred to the work of the order
In the District and its plans for the future.
He then introduced the supreme regent.
who was rendered an ovation when he arose
from his seat to greet his auditors The
latter reviewed in detail the purposes of
the organization. He recognized the fact
that there is much competition fraternally
In the District, but was well satisfied with
the outlook.
After giving a talk on the beneficial fea-
lures of the order the supreme regent pre-
sented handsome gold jewel, in which was
set an immense diamond. to Mr.. j. Edward
Swaine, grand orator of the Grand Council
of the District The latter was winner in a
membership contest.
At the conclusion Mr. Swaine's re-
marks the members ana their friends form
ed in line and were introduced to the SUI
preme regent. In addition to the supreme
regent there were In the receiving line
Grand Regent Hayes, ]. D. Biddis, grand
vice regent; w. II. Brigham, past grand
regent; G. M. Copenhaver. grand treasurer;
w. L. Slaymaker, grand guide; J. Edward
Swaine, grand orator; Benjamin White,
grand secretary: j. L. Beattie. grand chap
lain; w. /. Evans, grand warden; NJ. A.
Tolson. grand sentry; C. r. Zappone. SUI
preme representative, and the members of
the committee in charge Of the reception
and entertainment. c. J. James, c. r. Zap
pone. w. H. Brigham. J. L. Beattie and
G. M. Copenhaver.
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GIVES MILLIONS TO HARVARD.
Gordon McKay's Will Filed in Boston
Yesterday for Probate

A special from Boston to the New York
Sun last night says: The will of the late
Gordon Mckay. inventor of the Mckay
sewing machine. filed here today for pro-
bate, gives millions to provide for a new
school of applied science at Harvard, the
fund to be known as the Gordon Mckay
endowment. Another feature of the will is
the annuities providing for friends and
servants.
His two sons get the smallest annuity OF
any of the legatees. The sons. Marion Viz
tor Mckay and Robert Mckay, who, 1t was
reported had been cut off by the father
get an annuity OF 500 each until they reach
the age of twenty-one Their mother, Mrs.
Marion Won Bruning. the divorced wife of
the testator. to whom he has repeat edly
made large gifts, receives annually the sum
of 81. 500
Mrs. Marion Won Bruning during her life
has the use and occupation OF a house in
Washington. d. G. The trustees are also
TO pay an annuity of $500 each to Victor
Mckay and Robert Mckay after the death
of Mrs. Won Bruning. their mother, In case
she so directs by her will. The will names
ms Executors Frank F. Stanley and James
G. Meyers OF Boston and George E. Gilbert
Of Newton.
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Piso's Cure for Consumption fs a pleasant and
eneetual remedy for coughs and colds 2oc.
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shall never be source Of revenue other
than as a means of keeping up a supply OF
water. but shall constitute a fund exclu-
sively for the maintenance. management
and repair of the system of water diStribu-
tion The sources Of revenue are water
rents water main taxes Ga special assess
ment Of .25 per front foot against prop
erty abutting a street in which a main Is
laid. and fees for taps and permits. The
average water rent in the District or CO.
lumbia is about 81 per house per year,
which average includes large water takers
served through meters. The rent Is calcu-
lated on the width and heighth of the house
where the water Is used for domestic pur-
poses; in the case of hotels, business houses
and other establishments where the amount
used is large. the supply Is by meter at the
rate Of 8 cents per thousand gallons.
Recently complaints have been made that
the rates are not uniform andIthat they are
excessive. as evidenced, by the balance to
the credit of the water fund. "a
This balance has been decreased $40, 900
during the past year on aceepnt of laying
new trunk mains, work on the. new pump
ing station, etc. The current, revenues are
inadequate to provide for ,these betterments
and were it not for the suri;luS accumulated
this necessary work could not Pc done with
out creating a deficit tn .the water fund
The balance on hand. together with the
surplus of each year. is hot ]Htore than suf-
ficient to cover improvep1enfs project ted. 1t
would therefore be inaaStsap}e to fix the
rates, even If possible, 30 that the collec-
tons of one year, including assessments
should exactly meet the ,ofdfnary expenses,
without making any DIFFUSION for emer-
gencies or to enlarge ana imRrove the sys-
tenn. ,n...sc
AS to a change in the basis Of calculating
water rents. it would prpbably be possible
to devise a more intricate and costly sys-
tenn that would make nicer distinctions be-
tween houses of different dimensions. as
sessed values, exposures to fires" ETC.. 1t
is comparatively easy to apply rule uni
formly to the different classes of cases; 1t
is extremely difficult, however to devise
set of general rules that will apply with
uniform justice to. every particular case.
There is only one way known to the Office
of doing this, and that is by the owner of
the house installing a water meter and pay
ing for the amount of water actually used
The office will be very glad to have owners
Install meters If they desire to do so but
the Commissioners do not wish to force the
use of meters upon owners of dwellings
who do not want them, nor to change old
established customs until there appears to
be general and well-founded demand
for 1t. ~
Referring to the District stables at Canal
street southwest and on u street near 10th
northwest, Colonel Biddle says they are
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GIVEN A RECEPTION.
Function in Honor Of Supreme Regent
of Royal Arcanum.

Of Royal Aroanum.
Supreme Regent A. 8. Robinson of the
Supreme Council of the Royal Arcanum OF
the United States, a resident Of st. Louis,
Mo-, was rendered reception last evening
at Masonic Hall by the officers and MEM
bers of the Grand Council of the District
and their friends. This was the first official
visit of the supreme regent to this jurisdic-
ton.
The hall was crowded to overlooking. the
ladies predominating. The decorations
were a noticeable feature Of the occasion.
The stage resembled a fairy bower. Huge
chrysanthemums and roses were used in
profusion, as were lofty palms and other
ported plants. The emblems of the order
were in evidence everywhere. At the top
center of the stage was suspended an cleo
trical placard bearing the letters Nv. NC
typifying Virtue, Mercy and Charity"
Preceding the reception proper the SUI
preme regent conducted an inspection Of
the National Council of the District at Its
headquarters. While the visiting regent and
the majority of the local officials were thus
engaged a musical program was rendered
at the temple for the amusement of the as
sembled audience.
The patriotic anthem "Stars and Stripes"
by an orchestra under the leadership of Mr..
William Fellheimer. opened the program.
1t was followed by a rendition of the
Spring Song by the Royal Arcanum Quar-
tet. Mrs. Pauline L. Whitaker sang the
''Song, of Thanksgiving" The program
also included a duet. Verdis .Trovatore."
by Mrs. w. H. Shir-Ciiff and Mr.. w. d.
Macfarland: baritone solo. 1.-THE Two
Grenadiers. "Schumann, by ]. Henry Kaiser:
a soprano solo, 'Lillanelle." Del Aqua, by
Mrs. w. H. Shir- Cliff; tenor solo. at Is
Your Voice. Mascheroni, by W. d. Mac
farland a duet, Love On" Pinsuti, by
Miss Whitaker and Mr.. Kaiser; an inter-
mezzo, "Cupids Garden Eugene, by the
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years since 1890 practically constant sum
has been provided for the repairs of streets.
while the area of pavements to be main
tanned has increased largely. In conclu-
sion Capt Newcomer says:
"It Is believed that the foregoing facts.
especially If considered in connection with
an inspection of many of the older pave
ments that can no longer be kept in salts
factory condition by repairs. would con-
vince any one that larger appropria lions
for repairs of streets are imperatively
peaded
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Have you kept anything for a rainy
day?' inquired the fatherly looking man to
the acquaintance he had made on shipboard.
NO." was the reply of the man with the
panied expression. 1--WE been sick every
day since 1 came aboard ship."-Yonkers
Statesman.
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Roadway Pavements.

During the year the prices paid for
sheet asphalt were $1.56 to $1.64 per
square yard. according to character of
base. and for asphalt block $1.66 per
square yard on gravel base and 81 per
square yard on natural cement base. For
the present year the prices are. for sheet
asphalt. $1.51 to SLIT per square yard,
and $3.50 per square yard for asphalt
block on natural cement base
Every year the Commissioners receive
petitions from residents and property
owners on streets paved with granite
block. requesting that this class of pave
ment be replaced with asphalt or asphalt
block. 1t was the practice formerly to
gradually do this where public interest
was benefited. At the last session of Con-
gress a clause was included in the Dis
trict appropriation act providing that
streets and avenues named in the sched-
ules, already paved with Belgian block
or granite. shall not be paved or other
wise improved under the current appro-
priation. During the past working sea-
son some granite block pavements have
been replaced with asphalt. but this work
was done under the appropriation for the
previous year, and was already under
contract before the prohibiting clause
referred to above was inserted.
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The Main Thing.

From the Philadelphia Press
Colonel-"No. sir. 1 wouldn't part with
that pocket knife"
Major-"I don't see why you carry 1t at
all. All the blades In 1t are broken"
ColoneI-"But the corkscrew isn't"
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Germany
Cures Consumption!
This Wonderful German Invention
Has Conquered the Disease.

This picture represents the Koch Inhalation ap-
haratus by means Of which the wonderful ''Tuber-
,Iuline' remedy. which cures consumption ana
asthma Is combined with healing oily vspors which
may be breathed directly into the lungs and air
tubes This common-sen and logical treatment
carries the remedy directly to the seat OF the DIS
ease. killing the germs and curing consumption and
asthma.
DR.. Edward Koch. the head Of the Koch Lung
Cure of America and inventor Of this wonderful ap-
paratss. at this office In consultation recently
and was seen by hundreds Of patients
This intricate and expensive apparatus has been
installed in all the American Offices, which are In
Washington. New York, Philadelphia. Boston, Buff
falo Rochester Baltimore, Chicago Pittsburg, Gin
ynnati. Altoona and Erie. Pa, etc.
The Washington office is at 1925 New York ave-
nue.. Call and receive free consultation. examina-
tlon and a trial treatment which will demonstrate
the virtue Of this wonderful invention Of science.
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Capt. Newcomers Report.


Capt. Newcomers Report.
The report of Capt. Henry c. Newcomer
the assistant to the Engineer Commissioner
in charge of surface work. accompanies
and is part Of Col. Biddle's report on the
operations of the engineer department
Capt. Newcomer summarizes the opera
tons of the various branches of the sur
face division, the surveyors Office and the
parking commission. as shown by the re-
ports of the heads of these branches Of the
department, which are submitted along
with Capt. Newcomers statement.
Among other things he gives some facts
relative to the life of asphalt pavements
and says:
I'm submitting these reports 1t is desired
to call special attention TO the urgent need
of larger appropriations for repairs to
streets. avenues and alleys, In order to re-
place many of the old asphalt pavements
that can no longer be kept In fair condi-
ton at reasonable expense. In most cities
tho average life of an asphalt pavement Is
held to be from ten to twelve years. In
Buffalo. N. Y, where the experience with
such pavements has probably been more
favorable than in any place except Wash
ington, the life of the asphalt pavement on
business streets Is considered to be from
ten to twelve years, and on residence
streets from twelve to fifteen years. In
Washington the pavementS are expected to
last from fifteen to twenty years, with an
average age of probably eighteen years,
before they have to be relaid.
Pavements Resurfaced.
1.-THE average age of the pavements re-
surfaced during the past fiscal year was
slightly over twenty-one years. The age
of some of the old pavements is not known
exactly. as they were laid at time when
complete records were not kept
Capt. Newcomer presents a tabulated
statement showing that the average age of
the 2.277. IA square yards of pavement In
the District July 1, 1903, is about las
zoe, 600 square yards of pavement over
eighteen years old. For several years. Capt.
Newcomer states. it has been necessary to
maintain. by expensive repairs. considerable
areas that should have been resurfaced,
but which could not be so treated on ac-
count of the lack of funds.
The report shows that for number of
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ENG|NEERDEPARTMENT
Col. Biddle Submits Annual
Report Of Operations.
GROWTH OF DISTRICT
THE NECESSITY FOR LARGE AP-
PREPARATIONS.
Suggestion of Uniform System OF
Squares Throughout County-capt
Newcomers Report.
GROWTH OF DISTRICT

The annual report of the operations of the
engineer department of the District of Co
lumbia for the year ending June 30 last
has lust been completed by Col. John Bid
die. Engineer Commissioner of the District.
Colonel Biddle comments upon the growth
Of the District and urges the necessity OF
larger appropriations for carrying out the
various improvements proposed. Among
other things he urges that means be pro-
vided for rebuilding the Anacostia BRIDGE
and for the construction of new bridge
across Piney branch. Increased appropria-
lions for improving Rock Creek Park are
also requested The Engineer Commissioner
suggests that the question of securing a
uniform system OF squares throughout the
county should be taken up. and that addi-
tional employees for the building inspector
office should be provided for
The report of the engineer department
will constitute the introduction to the gen
eral report of the three Commissioners of
the District which will later be sent TO
the President and By him transmitted 10
Congress- together with his annual mes
sage.
Biddle relates to the progress of the work
on the new union railroad station. In this
connection he says:
1.-The work of abolshing grade crossings
new bridge across the Potomac Is well
under way The piers for the new bridge
which is to take the place of the Long
bridge have been constructed and some OF
the ironwork for the superstructure Is In
place Work is now In progress on the tun-
mel on the, line of Virginia avenue between
South Capitol street and 7th street east.
All streets are to be carried over this part
of the line. The land necessary for the
new union station on the line of Delaware
avenue between Massachusetts avenue and
Florida avenue has practically all been &C
auired Most Of the buildings that occupied
this land have been removed. and the work
of removing the remainder of them is pro-
crossing rapidly. The plans for the station
are about completed. The counsel for the
Baltimore and Ohio road stated to the Com
rnissioners a few weeks ago that the work
would be pushed with all dispatch. and 1t
Is expected that the structures would be
sufficiently advanced by the spring or 1910
to permit trains to run in on the new tracks,
thus obviating the usual necessity OF put
ting down temporary tracks to accommo-
date Inauguration traffic.
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rented quarters for which a rent of $50
month is paid. The regular force consists
OF one superintendent, two clerks and three
foremen. The largest work of repair is
1t is believed that the District should have
a properly f1tted-up repair shop of it's own.
The Commissioners have included an item
of $4,000 In their estimates for such shop.
Sewer Construction.
During the year about sixteen and one
half miles of sewers were constructed, of
which % miles were main sewers.
Work upon the sewage disposal project
expenditures to date on account of COM
pleted work amount to 81 .233 ,O92. A. The
appropria tons to date on account of work
in progress aggregate 81, 9S5, 900. The esti-
mated cost of completing the system is
$1,729.OOO. This is asked for in the esti-
sary money is appropriated the system
should be completed by the end of 1895.
The Water Service.
During the year II miles of new water
mains were laid and 80 new fire hydrants
erected. Plans have been completed for
a water tower and watchman's lodge adj
jecent to the Reno reservoir, and 1t is ex-
peeted that. the work will be completed
during the present year. The water tower
is intended to supply water to premises
above the S5O-foot level. the present reser-
voir not having sufficient elevation for
this purpose.
During the year ,44S additional buildings
were connected with the public water sys-
tenn. making the present number 40, 40.
Two hundred and ffty-five new meters
were installed, the present number being
174s.
The law provides that the water rates
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Lie DrluScS.
This current appropriation act carries an
item of $4,000 for continuing work on the
Connecticut Avenue bridge over Rock Creek,
with authority to enter into contract for
the completion of the bridge at a cost, ex-
elusive of appropriations already made. of
$1,000 the work to be c. 1pieted within
four years from July /. 1&,,. The general
design Of this bridge was determined by a
competition held several years ago, which
resulted in the selection of the plans of Mr..
George S. Morrison of New York who was
also appointed consulting engineer ON the
work. Mr.. Morrison died during the past
summer. and the Commissioners have not
considered 1t necessary to appoint sue
cessor Mr.. Edward Pearce Casey of New
York was engaged as consulting architect.
The specifications and working drawings
are under preparation by Mr.. ]. w. Doug
lass. engineer of bridges, and will shortly
be completed. 1t is expected that proposals
for the construction of the bridge will be In
vited within a month or two.
1t is very necessary that means be pro-
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Return of Mr.. Robb.

Charles II. Robb. assistant attorney gem
eral for the Post Once Department, who
has been away on a vacation owing to Ill
ness, has returned from Vermont and again
settled down to work. Mr.. Robb; who is
ably assisted in his Office by Assistant At
torney Lawrence. said that. his recrea ton
Trip had done him an immense amount of
good, and that he was ready for a season of
hard work in his department His appear-
ance Indicates the truth of his words.
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crowded to care for the horses now quar-
tered there. and no more animals can be
cared for until more room Is provided. A
superintendent and two hostlers are en-
ployed, who look after the stalls. feed, har-
ness etc, the drivers being required to care
for their OWN horses and vehicles.
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Municipal Building.

''The Secretary of the Treasury and the
Commissioners of the District of Columbia,
acting jointly, are authorized by the munich
pal building act approved June 6, 1902. to
contract for the erection and completion OF
a fireproof building for the accommodation
of the municipal offices of the District of
Columbia. the cost of such building. 1nclud-
ing site. not to exceed $2,O0O,OG0. The site
for the building (the old power house
square. 14th and D streets) was purchased
at cost of so50,00O. The Engineer Com
missioner is executive officer of the COM
mission. and Capt Chester Harding, Corps
of Engineers. L. S. army. was appointed by
the President supervisor of construction.
having charge of the supervision Of plans,
construction. etc. Reasonable progress has
been made in the preparation of plans and
Specifications. which must necessarily take
several months for a building of this size
and character. 1t is expected that work
upon the foundations of the building will
be commenced at the beginning of the next
calendar year. and that contract for the
building proper will be let some time during
the summer" ...
With regard to other details of the en-
gineer department the report says:
The Jersey City news., 1903-11-11

at smart functions It is made of fine
cream cloth, with long shoulders trim
med with fringe and embroidery.
The high crowned hats are not popu-
lar and are only seen occasionally on
well dressed women.
Fur hats will either follow the toque
shape or that of the French sailor. One
Of the prettiest seen recently was of
sable, the crown being of salmon pink
roses, while the brim rolled up in the
French sailor shape.
Coarse or rather boldly patterned
laces are finding the heartiest favor.
headed by the fascinating Tenerife. an
exceptionally effective quality carrying
a reminiscence Of the one time adored
furniture or macrame lace and entitled
point dart. This is in great request
for blouses and dresses, certain distine-
tive motifs in the pattern being worked
with a long stitch in colored fax
thread. Thus red material will have
the lace worked red thread. with here
and there touch Of black, or blue
and white spotted silk looks well con
trusted with blue and faint rose.
IS Right royalty are we assisted to the
end or elegance by the trimming de-
part1nent. Scarcely a tassel. galloon.
chou, Embroidery or motif mar ITS
appearance on some favored nj it
these enterprising trimming manufac-
turers are prepared to offer It at a pop
ular price.
Mflliners predict that we shall soon
have again the hat tilted over the face.
The picture shows hat Of gray felt
t4mmod With 4 sea gull
JUIIC CHCLLET.
The Jersey City news., 1903-11-11
PRESENTATION OF PETITIONS
AND COMMUNICATIONS. =

From Charles O'NeiIl:-
Requesting an extension of time 9of DO
Idays in which to complete his contract on
construction of sewers in the Fairmount
and Belmont avenues system.
From A. Holman:
Requesting permission to swing BAN
ner across the street in front Of 514 New
ark avenue.
From James Mannix:-
Requesting permission to swing two (2)
banners one on Varick Street and Grand
and one on Jersey avenue and Grand
street.
From Bernard Whalen:-
Requesting permission to swing BAN
ner across the street corner of Bay and
Henderson streets.
From Walter O'Mara:---
Requesting permission to swing banner
across the street corner of Henderson
and First streets.
From the Twelfth Ward Improvement
Association
Complaining of the insufticiency Of the
sewer in Sanford place, etc.
From Mrs. A. NJ. Duhne:-
Defeating to public use private sew
er built in Woodlawn avenue 1921 feet
west of Ocean avenue.
One petition for sign.
Received and referred to the Commit
tee on Streets and Sewers.
From Condict and Condict, Attorneys
Petitioning for the return of water
rents paid in duplicate.
Received and referred to the Commit
tee on Assessments and Extensions.
From the Secretary of the Citizens Un-
ion Of the Town of Harrison
Communicating preamble and resolution
passed by said body.
Received and ordered filed.