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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-22
ToDAY'S MARKETS

chicago. Oct. % FOLLOWING are the opeT =
ing niEhest lowest and closing quotations
a IodayS markets.
wheat
Oct. slH sly s0X sOA.
Dec SQ11 HI4 193s 79M-.
hay 7eAi 80, 7Sss. 7sh
DER"
Dec. ~ AN lSH ~
May, 42st; 4316: 42ss; pa =.
Oct. ssss ass ssss stS
Dec, S5h. S54 Son 3ass
May, 3ex 1854; s69s; S6h
Forh.
Oct. lilo: Ito. IL II o
Jan II IS u 81 ii So Ilsi
May Il.sO; II Va; u 81. 1l.s7
Lard
oct. s 47.s47; As 645
Jan 6.A2 6.5a; 650 ass
May, $50 IS, ~ IS
kii,~
Oct. 8 "a: ssh: as 2s
jan, e.2I - eco; 8 -
May, 81 9 80 6.Ss; 632b
Rye, Dec. 70; May So; rsx,. W. %;
s. W s2; Oct 50 Dec 81 May es; bar
,teceit.s To-Day: wheat 60 corr 2s7 oAtr
iss noss $4,000; cattle IO,OOO. sheeE 25 OOa
T Eight Sn Ass 81 mixeo " AM SG.cD
ers vi los 20 good heavy. "a s5a5 20; rough
Cattle .narEeI opened steady.
sheep narket opened steady.
hogs at Kansas, City 1900, cattle 10000,
hogs at Omaha 00. cattle 1000
Union stock yards $40 a. m,
Hog market active, I0c hig her.
Light, IS 2o05.7a; mixed and butchers IS. 20
T. y .s6S5.ffS SoN A~''' - 'O"' co. 'OusH "''
Cattle market steady.
Beeves $50 65.oJ. cows and heifers Goa
50, Texas steers q. 75a3.75 Rtockers and
feeders - O0Dat0. westerns t2.7514.40.
Sheep market steady to strong.
HOg market closed weak TO sc lower ex.
cept for best butchers.
light. IS. 1505 IS; mixed and butchers. sis
4o015.f6
cattle market closed strong to fOc higher
Sheep market closed steady.
Estimated receipts Friday: wheat CO.
corn as, oats 2i5, hogs 10 600.
View York stookp.
New York, Oct. g2.--The following are The
closing quotations on the New YoEk stock
exchange;
Sugar liz, Gass G. RI &P Is, Sonth
ern Pacific AN, b q Q. 7fA, Atchison COM
mon eesi, Atchlson ptd. sax, O. H. 4 st. z
lei lei 90 na snS T. ,e sPpPe5 ssx vi rag
com mon lsh Can. Pacific 1875 Leather com.
s. Steel ptd. 3d. .. s. Steel common isY
Penna. 1lsaf. NO. Pacific e0lf Union Pacific
Wabash pfd 3iA Car foundry ~, c. q y
w. l4A, Rep. Steel pfd. SO Rep. SEi Ell com
Central 1871.
All the news all the time The
argus. $500 1000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-22

chicago. Oct. p FOLLOWING are the opeT =
ing hiEhest lowest and closing quotations
a Iodays markets;
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-22

ceived many compliments from the
knights.
The ball rendered the visitors at
Armory hall last evening was the
chief social function of the conven-
ton, about 200 knights and ladies be-
ing in attendance. The hall was taste
fully arrayed in the coIors of the So
ciety. yellow, red and blue, large
streamers of bunting covering the
walls, while the platform was decora-
ted with potted plants and flowers.
The music was furnished by Bleuer's
orchestra.
New Grand chancellor.
W. g. Edens, of Galesburg. the new
grand chancellor. was born in Rich
mond. Ind, Nov 81, 1868, He worked
his way up from freight brakeman to
passenger conductor, then to vice
grand master of the Brotherhood of
Railroad Trainmen. Since 1896 he has
been assistant superintendent of the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-22
THE STOCK
GOING FAST
At D. Roy BowIby's Great Re-
building Sale.
Yesterday Was the Banner Day
ofthe Sals---Many In.
Strun snts Sold
Best Makes % Select From. &.
Some Uprights at $II7
to $l92.
org ms, Square Pianos and Piar o
Players in Profusion At
Very Special Prices.

Yes it looks like all the pianos
would go before the closing date of
this great sale.
Never in the history of the tri-cities
has an opportunity like the present
presented itself You can. if you
make haste. buy the best makes of
pianos, piano players and organs at
this sale at from ore-third' to one-half
cheaper than at amy time or any
where i'm this country.
We shall remodel and rederurate the
entire store building from the base
ment to the third floor, and we must
clear cut this stock before beginning
alterations or put the goods in stor-
age. ,..-'..
The pianos are going so fast that
we desire to talk to you about organs.
Twenty-Five organs. including the eel
cbIated "Kimball,' new and used, all
in excellent condition, and just from
our shop, are going at about One-thirtl
their real value. Just think of tor
gans at S., SO, $14, $40. 1913. $27, $32
to SIS.
We have seven square pianos in
splendid condition at $22, $2s, $34, $3s
to SIS.
Terms on organs and square pianos,
50 to s. cash and So to So monthly.
We still have two piano players,
worth $3.50 and $500, which will go at
$50 and $175 on easy payments,
If you want one of those $117 to
$1s2 new upright pianos. worth don
BILE the money, do not delay, as they
are going fast.
Several of the best makes on the
market. in beautiful cases and tone
unexcelled, going at SAT- to S328-the
$500 and 5000 kind that you cannot
find a superior to if you wear out sew
eral pairs of new shoes trying.
Store open Wednesday and Satur-
day evenings. d. ROY BOWLBY,
16o9-16O9H Second Avenue, Rock Isl
and, III
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-22

All the news all the time The
argus. .-------s
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-22

home. Get in touch with the officers
of the grand lodge, and see what is
wanted, and be prepared when the
time comes to make an offer, and
seernp reason why your city should
f1ct~cdpture the Orphanage."
The resolution to build the orphan
age was adopted by vote of $50 to
160, after an animated discussion.
Two reports were offered by the judi
ciary committee, to which the ques-
tiOn had been referred at the former
grand lodge. The minority report. fla
voring the project, was signed by
Chairman Joseph Rose. The ma iority
report was signed by Messrs. Myers,
Reeves and Levy. The minority report
was championed by Judge j. j.
Brown, who made an eloquent and
impassioned address in its favor. The
signers of the majority report led the
opposition on the floor, The home
will cost about 100000.
Installation of New OmceIs
The installation of officers for the
ensuing year, election of whom was
finished late yesterday afternoon, oc-
Cured this morning, Henry Clay
Berry, of Chicago. the Oldest living
past supreme chancellor. acting as in
stalling officer. Those indicted into
office were:
Grand Chancellor - William Grant
Edens, Galesburg.
Vice Grand Chancellor - James
Graves Whiting, Canton.
Grand Prelate Frank Charles
Smith, East St. Louis.
Grand Keeper of Records and Seal
Henry Palmer Caldwell, Chicago IRE
elected).
Grand Master of Exchequer-Mil-
lard F. Dunlap, Jacksonville.
Grand Master-at-Arms - Levin ID.
Gass, Danville.
Grand Inner Guard c. Hay.
Bloomington.
Grand Outer Guard-E L. Bone.
Springfield.
The only contests were on grand
keeper of records and seal and grand
outer guard, Fred Hathaway. of OF
tawa. having entered as candidate
against Henry p. Caldwell for the for
mer office, but the latter won on the
first ballot by vote of 40 to 81.
Two ballots were taken on grand
outer guard, for which Office there
were eight candidates. The decisive
ballot was: S. II. Wright, Rock Isl
and, s; Eugene c. Bone, Springfield,
352; Frank a. Hoy, Chicago, 1903; Col.
w. J. Morgan. Chicago, So; j. B. Burt,
Chicago, 6; n. Lykke, Chicago, IA. On
the first ballot Mr.. Wright received
"a votes.
W. d. Hadfield, of Peoria, was re-
elected supreme trustee for term
of three years. Judge c. \. Barnes,
of Jacksonville; Judge c. d. Myers,
of Bloomington, and e. c. Race were
reelected as representatives to the su-
preIne lodge, their terms to be four
wears each. Mr.. Race has served as
supreme representative for "a consec-
utive years.
Peoria was selected as the place for
holding the next grand lodge. Bloom
ington was the only other bidder for
the meeting.
The grand chancellor was instruct
ed to plan the districting of the state
so that district meetings may be held.
1t was voted to instruct the dele
gates to the supreme lodge to support
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-22

At The Harms (European)-W H.
Sassaman, Philadelphia: F. W. Nose
ley. Clinton; F. G. Miller. st. Charles,
H.: Mrs. f. c. Prior, Princeton, ILL.,;
F. NJ Wood, Chicago: f. C. Broberg,
New York; George B. Rose. Cincin-
natl. Ohio; NJ. \. Miller, Cincinnati,
Ohio; c. L. Batty and wife, Ora. Miss;
II. G. Woods. Wellington. H.; y. c.
Aylesworth. Cincinnati, Ohio; George
Z. Martin, Chicago; f. &. Hoist. Chi
cago; Charles j. Miller, Chicago; j. L.
johnson, Chicago; Il. Weinecke. Mil
wauilre; Carl Segart. Rock Island;
Carl Phillips, Joliet; George Burrell,
Chicago.
At the Rock Island-J. Frank Muir
ply. Chicago; c. G. Scott. Chicago;
G. f. Spickler, Andalusia; F. H. Far
quharson, Chicago; +. A. Lewis, Chi
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-22

the movement for the adoption of q
Pythian flag.
The annual appropriation for grand
lodge expenses was made. The
amount voted was $34. 537.1S The es-
timated receipts for the coming year
are $47,S99.SS. One thousand dollars
were appropriated for the advance
ment of the interests of the uniform
rank in the state. One item in the
budget of particular interest as show
ing the expense of meeting of this
kind was S15.5OO for mileage and per
diem for delegates.
n resolution was adopted by rising
vote thanking citizens. officials and
the Pythian lodges of the three cit
les for the excellent entertainment
provided the delegates.
The grand lodge adjourned sine die
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-22

at noon. Many of the delegates de-
parted for their homes on the after
noon trains, while a great number re-
manned TO visit points of interest in
the. tgicities.
Degree Work ExempIified.
The exempIification of the Pythian
degree work at the Illinois theatre
last evening attracted a large out
pouring of the knights. The three
ranks were conferred on three candi-
dates. The work was done by St.
George lodge, of Moline, which re-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-22
PYTHIANS OF ILLINOIS TO
HAVE HOME FOR. ORPHANS
Decision Reached Grand Today After Lively Fight Con-
ar---New Officers

The .Pythian grand lodge of Illinois
is to have home for the orphans of
members. 1t is to be located in some
city, preferably outside of Chicago,
where the children can enjoy free
school advantages. Many of the dele
gates are impressed with Rock Island
as a site for the institution, and as a
prominent member st&ted this morn
ing:
Il know of no city in the state that
offers so many advantages for the To-
cation of the home as Rock Island.
the father of waters running by your
doors, a splendid free school system,
beautiful public parks, and many 9th
er attractions to be found in few To-
calities in the state. Let your people
get a move. Act Immediately. for
there are other cities that want the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-22

cage; G. H. eager. Cordova; f. W.
Moseley, Clinton; w. {. Reuter-. New
York; O. f. Rowland. Marseilles;
James \. Stemm, Chicago; J. I. Rob
eItson, Peoria; F. Ray Woods, Avon,
H.; H. II. Med ames2 Galesburg; W.J.
Jury, St. John; Willis Ringle, Frank
lin Grove; c. II. Butler, Akron, Ohio;
J. II. Pitney, Peoria; I. f. Van SAINT
Kansas City; y. i. Hart, Burlington;
q. Empke. MattOon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-22
AT THE HOTELS.

At the Harper-Sam Gordon, New
York; Charles Hughes, Chicago; NJ.
Bradine, Chicago; Frank o. Lowden,
Chicago; c. H. Hughes, Dixon; II. j.
Johnston, Chicago; b. D. Connolly, F.
H. Vinton, T. c. Banding, Rock ISL
and; w. II. Horn and wife, Mt. Car
roll. ILL.,; W. b. Roberts. Rock Island;
j. j. Winters, Galesburg; J. Gisman;
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-22

ted providing that an assessment be
levied to create reserve fund.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1903-05-03

Miss Clara Duval. Hutchinson.
SonC-.Norn Rise .............. Cziibulk1
Paramount College Glee Club. Wichita.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1903-05-03
Pillow ShamS and
Dresser SCarfs
Special Sale Wednesday

We are again fortunate in announcing the
sale of second lot of magnificent Spactal and
Point d. SPIRIT Pillow Shams and Dresser Scarfs.
The last selling will be remembered as most
notable event and in this one the values are
equally as worthy, so we anticipate even more
remarkable sale. They can be seen fully
represented in north window annex Reg- II I0C
ular values 75c and 81. Wednesday. m 'oo
The Wichita daily eagle., 1903-05-03
:: S:!:% S:''' On Circus day :: s;s's s:: s''''
Thursday, May II
Our Annual Sale OF Remnants

Thousands and thousands, enough almost to
supply every lady in Wichita. Every suitable
length is represented in goods of the best style
and character. Remnants of wash goods, wool
dress goods, silks, linens Innings, ribbons, car
pets, mattings, etc. Nearly every section will
have its table of extra special values The sale
will start a. m, just one hour later than usual,
giving the people who live far out equal chance
to share in the first choosing.
Sale at o-Parade at II o'clock
The Wichita daily eagle., 1903-05-03
THrRsnAY- -ryrNING

Q 0II'CN- 4 -AElIl1rlHrll
Duet on Two Pianos .-.......-..- Selected
Beethoven Cllt
DEPARTMENT OF PHILANTHROPY.
Not AIrcs-but q Friend.
airs. Reba s Freeman. Chairman. kan
sas civ EarSas1
How can the Best Philanthropy Re Per
sormed2
In the C.iy-sirs. Alice Cheney. Police
Alatgon. Kansas City. Kansas.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1903-05-03

Miss Ellen Lowell. ljotcu-
Nocal-"Dio Possenti DO D..
fTa,1sf) (sOunoCt
The Wichita daily eagle., 1903-05-03
THURSDAY AFTERNOON

Miss Mabel,c Ladd.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1903-05-03
Hosiery
Special

Any day this week
we will sell Gauze
Lisle, Lace Lisle, Drop
Stitch Cotton or Riche-
lieu Ribbed Mercerized
Lisle Hose in special
lots at Ioc less than
their real value: all well
made and absolutely
fast black dye; every pair
4S,. }5S values ness .35c
The Wichita daily eagle., 1903-05-03
DEPARTMENT or ART.
WEDNESDAY EVENING.
Mss Lucy Francisco.

Is O'Clock, at AudItorium.i
Piano Solo ....--........... selected
Miss Lucy Francisco.
DEPARTMENT OF LITERATURE.
Literature is that par, of thought
that wrought out in the name of the
beautiful
Mrs. sau'e F. Toler. Chairman.
DR.. Henry Van Dyke: His LII -3cv.
W. S Vail. Wichita. Iis Work-
Miss Sarah +. Ncrcross. Wichita
Approach Of Spring .Gade
Wichita Hlus.caI CGln.
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC.
NAIusic is the universal language Of
ell mankind"
(AIrs. DeWitto c. Nenis. Chairman, To
poka)
Mrs Harry $ Gle2d.
Slumber Songs Illustrated.
...........-...... Mrs Harry .. Garyey
Vocal-(a) Springs Awakening ....
........................ Dudley Buck
(b) 'InVOn .........-.-..--. IOSll
Miss Ellen Lowell. jotcu-
Nocal-"Dio Possenti DO D"........
................. G7ausO. Gounod
Roland p Murdock. Jr
Piano-(ap Esude, Gnomenreigan. List
Cb) Etude. Cp. p No. = Chopin
Mrs. Gleed.
vocal-(a) The Spring Has Come
---.--.--.-. -----.-.- N mite
Miss Clara Duvai Hutchinson.
Paramount College Glee Club. Wichita.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1903-05-03
WOMEN'S CLUB
MEET THIS WEEK
State Federation Opens Its
Session With Reception.
ON TUESDAY EVENING
Good Program Of Events Has
Been Prepared,

The program for the State Federation
Ct Clubs TO be held in this city begin
ring Tuesday is as follows:
TUESDAY EVENING.
(May 5th.)
Nix with your grave designs little
Ilecep1ion at the Masonic Temple.
WEDNESDAY MORNING.
9 o'clock
1usic-Piano Solo, WALTZ -----..-.-..
WlenieWskl
Miss Gertrude Frohman.
Invocation-Rev. {. :. Sargent
Address Of Welcome-EA-GoveTn ".
z Stanley: Mayor =. r Mclean; Mr..
{. Il. COhl. President Of ComEe-ciai
Club; Alr Victor Mmdoc!l, Cong cs-
sional Candidate from Seventh District;
Mrs Harriet Kuhn Jackson. President
Wichita CITY Federation Of Clubs
Res2onses-Mrs. J. II McCown, Eporia;
Mrs. cora G. Lewis, ki1sley.
Vocal Trio-"Ave Maria ..-.-.I4archctti
Mrs. Henry Appy. MRS IL Chlld-,
Miss Diauche ChiiGe.
Presidents blessage-aIrs. VI. A. john
Appointment Of special committees.
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
{ o ClockJ
Piano duct Scne4zo t1f.Gsimmer'
Night s Dreamb ...-...-....AIscG cGeissOhn
Mrs f. Higginson. bliss Jessie Clark.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
Recording Seer ta-y.
Corresponding Secretary.
Treasurer.
Aud tor.
State Secretary for General Federation.
Bur az Of Reciprocity.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1903-05-03
Special Offering
Tomorrow
Walking Skirts

We are going to place on
sale tomorrow an aSSort-
ment consisting of nearly
one hundred exclusively
styled Walking Skirts; they
are the cleverest and most
popular shown this season
and belong altogether to
the regular 5000 and $3.50
lines. Tomorrow CA95
and Tuesday, choice VI
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-04
Only for a Blind.
AUXILIARY DISBANDS.
Members Of Mary Sherman Miles Or
ganization Take Honorable Discharges

Members Of Mary Sherman Miles Or
ganization Take Honorable Discharges.
The Mary Sherman Miles Aux.lia to
Miles Command, Spanish War Veterans,
disbanded last night. AS the charter had
Just been restored to the auxiliary after a
spirited and at times tempestuous struggle.
this action will come as a surprise to the
many friends of the auxiliary, which ts
named for Mrs. Mary Sherman Niles, who
is one of it's honored members, and which
numbered in It's membership Mrs. j. Ellen
Foster and DR.. Anita Newcomb McGee.
Mrs. Harriet L. Scribner, president of the
auxiliary, stated this morning that the &C
ton taken at a regular meeting last night
was considered for the best interests Of all
concerned. and was carried by the unani-
nous vote Of every member present.
I'VE were Illegally suspended few
months ago." she stated. "for Irregularities
which did not occur under my adminfstra-
ton, and my whole adm. .niStration has
been embarrassed by action taken before
became president. A few weeks ago the
national president, Mrs Isabella Alexander
of Ohio, restored the auxiliary charter, and
by the restoration practically admitted
that the past national president, Mrs. Flora
&. Lewis, had arbitrarily taken the charter,
for we were not ordered to comply with the
demand of Mrs. Lewis.
LAS an auxiliary we felt that we had been
fully vindicated in the matter of the char
officially recognized us. and at meeting
of the members of Miles Command and
Miles Auxiliary, which was called by the
order of Miles Command. the captain OF
the command, L. c. Dyer, apologized for
his part in creating the unpleasant rela-
tions that for some time existed between
the auxiliary and command, and 1 accepted
the apology in the name of the auxiliary.
1.-THE Mary Sherman Niles Auxiliary felt
that it's rights had been fully vindicated all
around, and was desirou8 of getting to
work to assist the command in it's relief
and social work. At the last meeting of
Miles Command. however. L. c. Dyer was
reelected commander. I was not willing
to continue as president of the auxiliary
under such conditions, and no member or
the auxiliary who attended the meeting last
night, which was, under the rules. the night
for election of officers, was willing to take
the responsibility. I asked an honorable
discharge from the auxiliary and it was
granted. Then every member present ask
ed for an honorable discharge. This leaves
the auxiliary with only a few members in
good standing, not enough to hold the
charter, so 1t is surrendered by default
1--WE pad all our bills and the remainder
left in the treasury was appropriated to
assist a needy family of Miles Command"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-04
WILL BE MORE LIBERAL.
Colombians Want to Negotiate An
other Canal Treaty.

Minister Beaupre at Bogota has advised
the State Department that the Hay-Herran
canal treaty was rejected by the Colombian
senate because the treaty itself in its text
and it spirit was regarded as Objectionable.
Mr.. Beaupre is confident that nothing in
the instructions he had received from
Washington relative to- the presentation of
the treaty in Bogota in the slightest degree
Influenced the adverse action upon that
convention of the Colombian senate. The
minister's advices continue to set out the
fact that the Colombans are still hopeful
Of being able to negotiate new treaty
with the United States in place of the failed
Hay-Herran treaty, and. regretting the adj
verse action of their senate. are willing to
extend to the United States terms much
more favorable than those contained in
that treaty. Promises have gone so far as
to indicate that the present Colombian con-
gress might be dissolved and a new con-
gress chosen by order of the president, and
that the latter would see to 1t that the new
congress would be favorable to any canal
treaty that he might submit for its ratifi-
cation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-04
Naval Orders.

Lieutenant Commander B. J. Blish, to
Schenectady, N. Y, for duty as inspector
of equipment at General Electric Compas
ny's works at that place.
Lieutenant Commander ]. H. Oliver. from
the Naval War College to command the
Glacier.
Lieutenant H. G. Macfarland, to duty az
the naval gun factory, Washington.
Ensign J. L. Ackerson from the New
York navy yard to the navy yard. Boston.
Paymaster D. Tiffany, jr., from duty with
the second torpedo boat fotilla to duty al
the Norfolk navy yard.
Passed Assistant Paymaster A. H. Caths
cart, to the Denver.
Assistant Paymaster c. G. Mayo, to the
navy yard, Norfolk.
Boatswain J. LecAie, from the Pensacola
to the Boston
Boatswain H. G. Jacklin, from recruiting
duty to the Glacier.
Gunner G. w. Phillips, from the Consteila-
ton to the Glacier.
Warrant Machinist G. B. Coleman, from
duty at Quincy, Mass to the Glacier.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-04
OBJECT TO BELGIAN BLOCK.
Merchants Want Asphalt Substituted
on Seventh Street.

A number Of prominent 7th street mer-
chants and a committee from the Business
Mems Association were granted hearing
by the Commissioners this morning relative
to removing the Belgian block pavement on
7th street between D and E streets and
from street to New York avenue north
west and replacing the same with asphalt.
Among those present at the hearing were
Frank X. Raymond, president; Barry Bulk
ley, secretary, and o. G. Staples of the
Business Mems Association and William II.
Hahn. l.. J. Jackson, Charles Linkins and
Harry King, representing the merchants on
9TH street.
Mr.. Bulkley stated that the object of
the meeting was to learn what would be
done by the Commissioners in regard to
this Improvement, which had been request
ed by large number Of prominent citizens
of the city. Mr.. Hahn then stated several
reasons why the Improvement should be
made, and explained that the request had
the unanimous Endorsement of all the resi-
dents and merchants on 7th street between
the streets mentioned, as we'll as the ap-
proval of the Business Mems Association.
He said that the section referred to is the
heart of the shopping district and carries
the heaviest taxes of any area IN Washing
ton of an equal size.
Commissioner Macfarland on behalf of
the Commissioners stated that the recent
letter from the merchants In regard to the
matter indicated that they were under a
misapprehension regarding the position of
the Commissioners on the subject. Mr..
Macfarland said that Congress has pre-
viously decided not to authorize the remov-
ing of Belgian block pavement and re-
placing 1t with asphalt while the block
pavement is still in good condition. He
said, however, that the matter will be pre-
sented to the subcommittee on appropria-
tons in Congress. and that it will receive
the support of the Commissioners and If
Congress decides to rescind its former ac-
ton relative to changing pavements of this
Kind the improvement will be authorized