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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-26
EARL PAWTUCKET'
MUCH LAUGHED At
Latest Augustus Thomas
Creation a Great Success.
AN ENGLISH ENGLISHMAN
Lawrance D'0rsay Parallels in Wash
ington His Success in
New York.

1t has remained for an American play
wright. Augustus Thomas. to present a
type Of Englishman well known TO the
stage as the central figure i'm a truly
American play. This has been ACCOM-
plished in The Earl OF Pawtuck6," a
play by Augustus Thomas, which was
performed at the Columbia Theater last
night after having been accredited with
pronounced success in other cities.
Augustus Thomas is dear to the Amer
lean, public. He has given the stage a
series of pure and delightful plays deal
ing with certain localities Of this CONT
nent. peopled with folks indigenous 90
those parts. and teeming with irresis IL
bic humor and nature drawings. In
The Earl of Pawtucket'' he has broken
away from State" plays, and has
chosen a prominent hotel as the setting
for his story. In doing so Mr.. Thomas
has proved his ability to inject quite as
much atmosphere" into the palm room
of the Waldorf-Astoria as on the plains
of Arizona. with It's miles of alkali
Good Company Well Cast.
Lawrance D'Orsay. the young English
actor for whom the title role was writ
ten. is English, as Americans have long
night he said Mr.. Thomas had done
him the honor to write the play for
him. In so doing the author made a
careful study OF Mr.. DOrsay's per-
sonality and mannerisms, with the re-
suit that the actor has d role that fits
him like the proverbial glove. His de-
lineation was amusing and thoroughly
enjoyable.
Another excellent role, inadequately
play d, was that Of a young American
friend OF the earl. Arthur weatherbee,
while that Of wilkins, the earl's man,
was delight in point of fine detail. as
shown by its interpreter, Ernest Elton
Still another bit, carefully made by Mr..
Thomas and as carefully portrayed by
James Otley. was that of a Chicago
brewer. Silas Hooper.
The best work done by the women in
Mr.. DOrsay's support was that OF
Louise Sydmeth as clustering. blunder-
ing. impulsive feminine party whose
chief attribute was to speak her mind
when and wherever and in the pres
ence Of whomsoever she so disposed
Jane Peyton might improve her delinea-
ton of the chief feminine role, by ac-
curing more repose and dispelling ar
apparent air Of self-consciousness.
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MRS. TUCKER INTRODUCES
YOUNG STEPDAUGHTER

Mrs. Henry st. George Tucker enter
tanned at a charmingly' appointed tea
yesterday afternoon to present her
young stepdaughter. Miss Tucker, to a
large number of Washington friends
Prof. Tucker. the dean Of the Column
bian University Law School. assisted
his wife and daughter in receiving the
guests.
Mrs. Tucker wore an exquisite gown
Of soft white silk. and the debutante a
frcck of white chiffon
The drawing rooms and dining room
were decorated with red roses, and
lighted with red unshaded tapers. burn
ing in quaint candelabra Of silver. brass
and crystal.
Mrs Parish served frappe and Miss
Palmer poured chocolate.
Mrs. Tucker and Miss Tucker will be
at home on Saturdays in February.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-26
ASSEMBLY
WILL GIVE FIRST DANCE

The Washington Assembly, which has
been reorganized for the season. Will
give it's first dance on Monday, February
10. at the New Willard.
The board Of governors for the year
are the Hon John Kay. president; Ed
ward McCauley, vice president; Charles
Bispham, secretary and treasurer; Wal
ter V. r. Berry. William J. Boardman.
Constantin Brun, Capt. William 5.
Cowles, u. s. N; Charles G. Glover,
Arnold Hague, George HELEN, Henry
May, Thomas Nelson Page, John G.
Poor, Gen. Wallace f. Randolph, u. s.
A, and Gen. Joseph p Sanger. U. s. A
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-26
MAXINE ELLIOTT GUEST
OF MRS. ROOSEVELT
Presidents Wife Attends Performance
at Theater and Invites Actress to
Supper at White House.

Mrs. Roosevelt, accompanied by Miss
Carow. Miss Belle Hagner. Major Nc
Cawley. and Mr.. Wadsworth. Occspied
a box at the National Theater last even
ing to see Maxine Elliott's performance
OF Clyde Fitch's comedy. Her Own
Way"
Between the acts Mrs. Roosevelt in
vited Miss Elliott into her box. and in
vited her TO supper at the White House
after the performance.
AS soon as the play was over Mrs.
Roosevelt and her guests left the the
alter by the side entrance. leaving Major
McCawley t. escort Miss Elliott TO the
White House.
Among others who viewed the per-
Torrance of Miss Elliott were the At
torney General. Senator Blackburn,
Senator Martin. Commissioner Biddle.
Gen. J. II. Wilson. and Clarence Moore.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-26
LARGE AUDIENCE SEES
THE WHITE SLAVE
The Favonte Melodrama Crowds the
Academy With Partisans.

The return ~ The White Slave"
BARLEY Campbefrs beautiful and deeply
interesting melodrama Of slave life on
Mississippi plantations before the war,
was greeted last night at the Academy
OF Music by an audience which filed
the playhouse from >the footlights to
the gallery. The cast is practically the
same as when the play was presented
here last season. with Helena Collier,
as Lisa, in the title role; Thomas Gar
rick. as William Lacy, the man who
dealt only in horses and niggers." as
the villain, and David M Hartford. as
Clay Britton. the hero.
The play is well staged. many of the
scenes being very realistic. particularly
the burning OF the river steamer Belle
Creole and the night scene on Red
DsyfI Island In the Mississippi
A pleasing feature Of the performance
was the singing Of negro quintet.
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-26
RELATIVES GET BULK OF
MARGARET WOODS ESTATE

The will Of Margaret r. Wood was to
day offered for probate. To Ellen Soen-
Ger Mussey is lef- 81 800: George N K
- 1 o0d. Beia Mussey 500 CbarIas 8
Rosa. 81. 600. Arthur Wood Van Ornum.
s. .500. and Hattie o. Barnes. s.. 500 The
trustees are directed to invest 50 500 for
the benefit Of Carrie Van Ornum, while
she lives. Upon her death 3. 900 is 10
revert 10 her husband and the rest Of
the trust fund TO Arthur W Van Ornurn
The remainder OF the estate is TO be in
vested for the benefit OF Hattie o.
Barnes for life. James T. Dubois and
Ellen Spencer Mussey are named as
trustees
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-26
FOSTERS BURLESQUERS
PRESENT A GOOD SHOW

Fay Fosters company OF burlesquers
offers a good show at Kernan's Lyceum
this week. The show is a burlesque en-
titled The Dancing Missionary" In
three acts.
Vaudeville acts are scattered through
the performance and a chorus Of pretty
girls is worked hard. The feature OF
the bill is the dancing of Walter Terry.
who is the most graceful male dancer
seen in Washington in many a day,
Mosher, Houghton. and Mosher have a
bicycle turn which is daring and in
some respects novel. Lawrence Crane.
the Irish magician with the disappearing
egg. repeated his old success last night
Yale Reno, and Simonds sing well ana
are especially good in the limitations of
musical instruments. The Crawford
Sisters have a singing and dancing
turn.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-26
PROMINENT S0UTHERNERS
TO ATTEND RELIEF BALL

The committee in charge of the South
ern Relief ball. which will take place
on next Monday at the Arlington have
almost completed the arrangements for
this the most successful and brilliant of
the several charity balls of the season.
Many prominent Southerners have an
nouDced their intention to be present.
Among the former presidents of the
society and who viii assist in receiving
on the night of the ball will be Mrs.
Hugh Thompson. OF south Carolina;
Mrs. Heath. Mrs. Gadsden. Miss Vir-
ginia Miller. and Mrs. Howry.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-26
Senator Warren Dimes
Speaker of the House
Debutante Daughter Receives the Guests.
Table Laid in Pink Ball Room
of the New Willard

Senator Warren, who is established
at the New Willard this season. enter
tanned at a large dinner last evening. in
honor of the Speaker of the House and
Miss Cannon. Miss Warren, the deb
utante daughter of the Senator. re-
ceived the guests.
Dinner was served in the pink ball
room. which was attractiveiy arranged
for the occasion. The table was decor
ated with meteor roses and lighted with
red-capped candles. Corsage bouquets
of violets, roses. and lilies marked the
places of the women present.
Invited to meet Mr.. Cannon and his
daughters, Miss Cannon and Mrs. lie
Seure, were the Secretary of Agricul-
ture and Miss Wilson, Senator and Mrs.
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Mr.. AND MRS. BURLEIGH
EXPECTED IN WASHINGTON

Representative Burleigh of Maine
and Mrs. Burleigh are on the way TO
Washington where they will spend the
remainder of the Congressional season.
Miss Eva Shorey, of Bridgton. Me, ac-
companies the party as executive sec
rotary to Mr.. Burleigh
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-26
LELAND POWERS PRESENTS
"A PAIR OF SPECTACLES"

Another entertainments in the Epworth
League Star Lecture Course was given
last night in National Rifles Armory
when Leland Powers presented the play
"A Pair of Spectacles." assuming all
the roles himself.
Mr.. Powers work was heartily ap-
plauded as he interpreted each char
acter4 IN the play with equal ability.
One of the largest audiences Of the sea-
sons course attended the entertain
nent
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-26

Fairbanks, Senator and Mrs. Foraker,
Senator and Mrs. Scott, Senator and
Mrs. Kearns. Senator Willard and Miss
Willard. Senator Kean and Miss Kean,
Senator Burrows. Senator Mitchell, Sen
ator and Mrs. Hopkins, Senator Clapp.
General and Mrs. Sternberg, General
and Mrs Humphreys. Representative
and Mrs. Payne, DIR. and Mrs. Ma
gruder Mr.. and Mrs. Bassett, Mr.. and
Mrs. Willis Moore. Mr.. and Mrs. Loose.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henderson. Mr.. and Mrs.
Walcott. Mr. and Mrs. Faulkner. Mrs.
Reyburn. Mrs. Bates. Miss Magruder.
Miss Humphrey. Miss Clark, Miss Par
sons. Miss Hillman, Captain Beach. Mr..
Steele, Mr. Breese. Mr.. Mondell, and Mr..
Hemenway.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-26
NEW MUSICAL READING
OF "EN0CH ARDEN

A large and appreciative audience filed
the ballroom of the Shoreham yester-
day afternoon TO hear the new musical
reading of ''Enoch Arden which has
become so popular in other cities. The
affair was for the benefit of the Christ
Child Society
Mrs. Helen Well read the poem with
Miss Marie Grice Young. whose inter
pretations were most effective, at the
piano. Mrs Wilson Young of New
York. contributed number Of classic
songs
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-26
IN SHADOW OF GALL0WS"
WELL RECEIVED AT EMPIRE
Lillian Mortimer, the Author, Scores in
Leading Role.

I'm the Shadow OF the GaIlows." from
the pen Of Lillian Mortimer, who plays
the leading part. is the attraction at the
Empire this week. II was viewed with
favor by large audiences yesterday af-
ternoon and evening There are FIVE
acts and nine scenes to the show, the
plot OF which. is more complex than the
majority of its variety. The scenery
was excellent.
Charles Boyle as Percy Clifford, and
Lillian Mortimer as Sally Dean were
strong in their parts.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-26
SAID TO BE FORMING
A VIRGINIA SOCIETY

Mrs Chenoweth Sloan. IL IS said. is
organizing a Virginia society, which viii
include among It's members a great
many people especially Southerners,
who are prominent here politically and
socially.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-26
WOMEN AT THE EBBITT
WILL RECEIVE TODAY

The following Congress women at the
Ebbitt will receive this afternoon from
to o'clock:
Mrs. Rice A. Pierce. Mrs. Benjamin
F. Caldwell and Miss Caldwell, Mrs.
Oscar Turner. Mrs. John Dougherty and
Miss Dougherty. Mrs Elias S. Holiday
Mrs. Amos H. Jackson and the Misses
Jackson. Mrs Campbell Slemp and Miss
Slemp. Mrs. Joseph T. Robinson, and
Mrs. John Franklin Wilson.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-26
SOCIETY WOMEN SNATCHED
FLOWERS FROM COFFIN

PHILADELPHIA. Jan 26.-When the
body OF Mrs. Violet Whelan Greenough.
bride Of a year. was borne out to the
hearse yesterday. throngs OF society
women fought with each other and
snatched from il the viOlets and bride
roses which loving hands had placed
upon the casket-
Women crowded the street In front OF
the Whelan mansion and when the cas-
ket was carried out they despo-led y Of
its .wreaths and clusters Policemen had
70 be called 10 drive the mob bask-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-26

SECRETARY OF NAVY
ENTERTA|NS Mr.. ROOT
Farewell Dinner at Metropolitan Club,
to Which Eminent Men Are In
vited-Other Social Events.

The retirement of Mr.. Root from the
Cabinet has been the occasion Of many
festivities. Last night Mr.. Moody. Sec
rotary of the Navy. entertained at a
farewell dinner in honor of the out
going Secretary. The affair took place
at the Metropolitan Club. and the men
present were Secretary Root Admiral
Dewey. Rear Admiral Taylor. Rear Ad-
miral Kenny. Rear Admiral EIigginson.
General Chaffee. General Bates. Assist
ant Secretary Darling, of the Navy De-
partment; Assistant Secretary OIL
ver, of the War Department; Senator
Hale, Senator Proctor. Senator Spooner.
Senator Foraker. Senator Allison. Sena-
tor Lodge. Representative Foss. Repre-
sentative Grosvenor. Representative
Dalzel. Representative Hull. and Rep
resentative sibley.
The German ambassador and Baron
Won Sternburg were hosts at a dinner
last evening when the British ambassa-
dor and Lady Durand were the guests
Of honor.
The charge d'affaires of the Italian
embassy and Countess di Cellere gave
a small dinner last evening in honor Of
the French ambassador and Madam
Jusserand
Other guests included the Swiss min
lister. Mr.. Du Martheray; Mr.. and Mrs
Shepherd, Mr.. and Mrs. Stilson Hutch
ms. the Countess Antonelli, and Charles
Wauters, counselor of the Belgian lega-
ton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward McCauley en-
Iertained a small company at dinner
last evening in honor OF their son-in-
law and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Wal
colt Tuckerman, who will leave Wash
ington shortly for Mexico. where Mr..
Tuckerman has business interests
Among the guests were Mr.. and Mrs.
James w. Wadsworth, jr.. Miss Oliver,
Miss Carlisle Miss McCauley. Mr.. Sell
ers, Mr Howe, and Mr.. Bulmer.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-26
BOSTON TO GET
A BIG MUSEUM
Mrs. Jack Gardner Clings
TO Original Idea.
WILL LEAVE IT TO CITY
Reports of State Tax Discontinued.
Appreciation Will Not b
Lacking.

BOSTON. Mass. Jan. 26.-Mrs- Card
ner's announcement Of dates n April
and May. when her pictures. statuary.
and curios may be seen by the public.
har allayed the suspicion that the mu-
scum in her palace IN the Fenway was
to be closed
This suspicion had arisen because Of
the tariff duties imposed by the Govern
ment. on the ground that the museum
was not an educational institu; On with
in the meaning of the law
Git to the City.
Since it was intimated that y addi-
ton 70 the Government tax state as
sessment was to be levied. Mrs Gard
ner has had little to say. but from per-
SOM who are more or less familiar vita
her plans it has been .es<ned tslat the
city will eventually be given possession
Of the palace and all its contents
This. It is declared. was decided on BY
Mrs Gardner many years ago. and the
only things that viii change ner plan
will be lack of appreciation and annoy
ance from tax officials.
Had Mrs. Gardner appealed from tho
decision OF the custom officials she
would have won her case. IT IS asserted
Her friends say she feels resentful over
the inSinuattOn that she attempted 10
eFaQe payment OF the QutleS Dy lnCOC-
po,ating under the name Of the Isabella
Stewart Gardner Museum
Could Go Abroad.
In spite Of her wounded feelings. how
ever. she has not altered her plans; yet
II has been suggested that should lack
of appreciat ion manifest itself In the
form Of interference with her manage
ment OF her property or Of taxation by
the city of Bostoi.. so as to make the re-
tention OF the art treasures in Boston
financially prohibItive. she might take
them abroad, where they would not be
taxed.
A tax by the city is not considered a
possibility. and many persons are conf
dent that the State will not impose a
corporation tax. for the museum 10 re-
garded as an educational institution. and
nothing else
Mrs. Gardner has already paid 500. 90
to the Government to prevent further
ANNOYANCE
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MISS ROOSEVELT ATTENDS
A BALL IN NEW YORK

Mrs. Pembroke Jones, who is well
known In Washington. gave a ball in
New York last evening, which fully
equaled the elaborate affairs given by
her at Newport or in the South. The
dance was in honor Of her relatives.
the Misses Delano. Of Baltimore.
Among the Washingtonians present
were Miss Roosevelt, the daughter of
the President, and William Hit. Lord
and Lady Monson. the latter the daugh-
ter Of Gen. and Mrs Roy StoEe, of
this city. Were also present.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-26
ACATEs OF F1ORENCE.s

A special meeting OF the Columbian
Women. OF the Columbian University.
will be held in the University E.aii, to-
night at o'clock when an Illustrated
lecture on The Great Bronze Gates OF
Florence" will be delivered by Prof. X.
H. Powers, formerly OF Leland Stanford
and Cornell Universities.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-26
Special Mid-Winter Prices
In Photos. Estebrook. 1927 Pa. Ave.
Ladies, Cut This Out.

DR. Cristion. of Paris. who Iectured
at the Lafayette Opera House last
week on Beauty and FACIAL Blenishes,
has appointed Mrs. r. s. Collins OF
713 Fourteenth Street northwest, his sole
agent for an OF his genuine French
toilet articles, which positively remove
all facial blemishes and improve looks
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-26
oPERArIoN FOR LAMENEss.

Thomas Holidge. OF Wisconsin Ave-
nue., Tenleytown. underwent an opera
ton on Saturday at Sihley Hospital,
for a contraction OF the muscles in the
lower portion of his right leg which
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-26
HIS FOOT CRUSHED.

Harry Gaskins, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Samuel Gaskins. of 1411 Twenty ninth
Street. is a patient at the Georgetown
University Hospital. suffering from a
crushed foot. which he received several
Bridge
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-26
PROF. IRELAND RETURNS.

. Prof. William B. Ireland, principal Of
the Tenleytown public school. has re-
turned from a weeks visit TO his home
at Long Branch, n. J.. where he went
10 recuperate. he was recently success
fully operated upon for appendicitis.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-26
WILL BE AT HOME.

Mrs. z. o. Cromwell and Mrs. r. z.
Lewis will be at home at the Albemarle
tomorrow afternoon and the first and
second Wednesdays IN February.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-26
OLD FIRM FAILS.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 2s-The pri-
vate banking firm OF e. d. Haines &
Co, at West Chester. Pa, has closed
its doors and a receiver has been asked
for. The firm was established in 1868.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-26
THE NEWS OF GEORGETOWN =

for a number of years has rendered him
lame. The physicians at the hospital
claim that the operatio1 ras success
full, and that the patient will be nd of
his Iameness
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-26
MISS ROBINSON GOES HOME.

Miss Carrie Robinson. Of Hartford.
Conn. has returned home rom a
months visit at the Capital
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-26
MRS. STORRS' VISIT.

Mrs. w. NJ. storrs. of Hartford. Conn,
ington-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-26
MRS. RICHARDSON'S LuHcHEoN.

Mrs James ]. Richardson gave: a pref
lily appointed luncheon at the New Viii
lard yesterday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-26
LOCAL MENTION.
The Munich Process Of Brewing

is best Nat. Cap. Brew Co.'S "Muen-
chener" is the only American beer brew
ed like Munich. 2 doz. Sl25 Phone 222
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-26
CITIZENS RESPOND
TO CHARITIES APPEAL
Finance Committee Chairman Sent Out
Personal Letters.

Col Archibald Hopkins. chairman Of
the finance committee of the Associated
Charities, and James z. Fitch, chair
man OF the Finance Committee of the
Citizens Relief Association, sent out
number OF letters Of appeal recently,
signed by the treasurers Of the two So
cieties.
In answer to these requests for con-
tributions, the following amounts nave
been received by John JOY Edison, treas
urer of the Associated Charities:
Mrs. G. f. Nesbit, s.: Catharine NJ.
Humphreys. 81; s, H. Bacon; $; Joshua
Usfton' IS: L. c. 81 William H
HOeke $40; John b BlOss S 4S:o Mill s5n
Merrill -. Gates, SO; T. d. Griffin, s.;
Or; John A; swoge; SO; DT and sn6! Mrs Mrs
r Woodru: 81: C c. Williams.
IS; Mel. b. Rideout 81: See ENCLOSURE"
81: Stephen NJ. Ryder, =; Fred; W.
Piuing. 50: Mrs. o. II. Platt, 50; j. r. A,
SO: r p May e. Co, s..
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-26

Plenty of Beautiful Carnations
At Skaters. 14th & I; 1711 Pa Ave.
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The German ambassador and Baron
Won Sternburg were hosts at a dinner
last evening. when the British ambassa-
dor and Lady Durand were the guests
Of honor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-01
PHILIPPINE IMPROVEMENTS.
Favorable Report Authorized on the
Cooper Bill.

The House committee on insular affairs
today authorized favorable report on the
Cooper bill for the issuance of bonds for
municipal improvements in the Philippines
and guaranteeing interest on capital to be
invested in railroad construction in those
islands.
The bill was amended so as to eliminate
the alternative proposition last presented
by Secretary Taft, that if private capital
did not seek investment in the islands the
proposed roads might be built by the gov
ernment and leased for operation Chairman
Cooper said that the committee believed it
would be better to first make an effort to
secure the investment of private capital
and should this not be successful the pro-
vision for government construction could
be resorted to through additional legisla-
ton.
The bond provision for municipal improve
ments limits the issue to $1,000 900 instead
of 100000 first proposed. The inter-
est to be paid on these bonds Is reduced
from 8 to AZ per cent. The denominations
of silver certificates authorized to be is
sued are limited from pesos to 500 instead
of from 2 to 1000. Otherwise the bill was
reported as heretofore given.
A minority report will be made by mem
bers opposing the bill