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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1905-10-07
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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1905-10-07
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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1905-10-07
MISAS DE MANANA.

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San lose. 90. ''7y8 de Ia idem
San Francisco. "8 de la idem.
Convento de S.
Miguel. -. 80 de la idem
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Santa Ana. -. " IVY 81 idem
Puerta de TERRA 6 7yo de Ia idem
Santurce.: "7y9 de la idem.
Evening star., 1905-10-24
COUNTED BY MILLIONS
SHEETS PRINTED YEARLY By
THE BUREAU OF ENGRAVING.

Capt w. M. Meredith director of the bu-
reau Of engraving and printing, has trans
mitted his annual report to the Secretary
of the Treasury.
The work delivered during the fiscal year
comprised IS, S4S 600 sheets of United States
notes, gold and silver certificates; 1900
sheets of bonds; 6.052,541 sheets of ma
tional bank notes: 59,631 $40 sheets of in
ternal revenue stamps; 373, 100 sheets of
customs stamps: 57.s73,411 sheets or
postage stamps; 2,O56,734 sheets of
checks. drafts, etc. and 50321S sheets OF
stamps for Cuba the Philippine Islands and
the isthmian canal commission; aggregat-
ing 165, 3o4 ,514 sheets. The work delivered
during the fiscal year 1904 aggregated 1885,,
91s.O61 sheets, an increase for 1905 over
1904 of 8, ,426, 453 sheets, or 3.4 per cent. In
addition to the impressions delivered, mis-
cellaneous work was executed to the value
of $135, 16O.SO. as against $50, 41772 for 1901.
an increase of $I5, 743.O5, or Oil per cent.
Captain Meredith says: Work on the ad-
ditional building authorized by the act OF
March 9, 1903, is progressing satisfactorily,
and it Is expected that it will be occupied
by the close of this calendar year when
further occasion for night work will be
avoided"
Evening star., 1905-10-24
THE COURT RECORD
Uuited States Suprena Court

Present, the Chief Justice, Mr.. Justice
Harlan. Mr.. Justice Brewer, Mr.. Justice
Brown, Mr.. Justice White Mr. Justice
Peckham, Mr.. Justice McKenna, Mr.. JUS
tice Holmes and Mr.. Justice Day.
William T. Irwin of Peoria. ILL.,; Will f.
Soult of Washington, D. c., and George A.
Connolly of San Francisco. Cal, were ad-
mitted to practice.
No. 36S. Mary Mabel Rogers, appellant,
agt. Henry H. Peck ct al leave granted
to appellant to proceed in forma paupersi,
the record to be printed at public expense;
on motion of Mr.. Tracy L. Jeffords for the
appellant
No. 81. The attorney general of the state
of Michigan. ex rel, L. e. Kies eft al, plain
tiffs in error. agt. Thomas J. Lowrey eft al.
Graves and Mr.. Fred II. Stone for the de-
fendant In error and concluded by Mr..
Frank A. Lyon for the plaintiffs in error.
testimony from the beef packers as to the
Proceedings after The Star went to press
yesterday:
Nos. 10 and 90 William Marvin, plaintiff
In error, agt. Belle B. Trout: argument con-
tiEued by Mr.. George F. Pendleton for the
plaintiff in error, and Mr.. John Poe for the
defendant in error, and concluded by Mr..
George F. Pendieton for the plaintiff IN
error.
No. 21. The attorney general of the state
of Michigan ex rel. l.. E. kies at al, plain
lifts in error, agt. Thomas j. Lowrey ct al.
argument commenced by Mr.. Frank A.
Lyon for the plaintiffs in error, and con-
PENDANTS in error.
The day call for Tuesday. October "a. is
as follows: Nos. 81. %, "a (and 2O. 25, %,
% 80, 81. 80 and 33
Evening star., 1905-10-24
Naval Orders.

Ensign w s. Anderson, from the Calves
ton to his home and granted one months
leave.
Midshipman r. Wainwright. from the
Santee, Naval Academy Annapolis, Md, to
the Texas.
Passed Asst. Surg ]. Stepp. to the South
cry and additional duty at the navy yard,
Portsmouth, n. II.
Acting Asst. Surg V. Dabney. from the
Southery, navy yard. Portsmouth. N. H.,
to his home and resignation as an acting
assistant surgeon in the navy accepted
Pay Inspector 7. ]. Cowle. from duty as
commissary officer, Naval Academy, Annap-
oils Md. and continue other duties.
Paymaster w. T. Gray, from the navy
yard, League Island, Pa, to the naval sta
ton Cavite. p. l., as general storekeeper.
Paymaster r. Orr. to the navy yard,
League Island, Pa. for duty as assistant
to the general storekeerer.
Paymaster E. w. Bonnaffon, from the
naval station, Cavite. P. J., to his home
and await orders.
Passed Assistant Paymaster II. A. Wise.
jr., from the navy yard. Portsmouth, N.
H. to the Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md.
as commiSsary officer of enlisted men and
ships.
Assistant Paymaster H. /. McCrea, to the
navy yard, Puget Sound, Wash, for duty
as assistant to the general storekeeper.
Gunner c. A. Messing, from the naval tor
pedo station. Newport R. l.. to the navy
yard, New York, N. Y.
Gunner d. B. vassie. from the naval tor
pedo station. Newport. r. l., to the Naval
Academy, Annapolis, Md.
Gunner B. E. Staples. from the Florida to
the navy yard Norfolk. Va, for duty on
board the torpedo boats in reserve at that
yard.
Gunner H. Ernest, from duty In connec-
ton with the torpedo boats in reserve at the
navy yard, Norfolk. Va. to the Florida.
Warrant Machinist A. Skinner, to the
Naval Hospital, New York, N. Y, for treat
ment and observation.
Evening star., 1905-10-24
Army Orders.

Capt. Charles P. StIvers, commissarv.
has been ordered from Kansas City. Mo.
to Salina, Kan. on official business per-
tanning to the inspection of subsistence
stores.
Major John s. Bersey, 1st Infantry,
Michigan National Guard. has been author
lied under the provisions of law to attend
and pursue regular course Of instruc-
ton at the garrison school, Fort Wayne,
Mich.
Capt. Richard r. Steedman, 11th In
fantry. has been ordered to examination
for promotion.
Capt Charles De F. Chandler, Signal
Beloit, Wis, on official business pertaining
to the inspection Of material purchased
for the Signal Corps under contract.
Contract Surgeon Charles r. Kuhn has
been ordered to duty at Fort Lawton, Mich.
The following named non-cOmmissioned
officers have been placed upon the retired
list by the President under the provisions
of law: Sergt. Major Edward Bradley, 18th
Infantry: Post Quartermaster Sergt. Henry
Mcdonald, Post Quartermaster Sergt.
Frederick L. Fink. Quartermaster Sergt..
Lewis c. Hull. 7th Cavalry, and Corporal
Of Ordnance Thomas M. Linnane.
Capts. c. D. v. Hunt, Charles H. Martin
and Kensey j. Hampton of the quarter
masters department have been relieved
to San Francisco for further orders.
First Lieut.. Clarence G. Bunker has been
transferred from the 33d Company to the
56th Company, Coast Artillery; First Lieut.
Harry e. Mitchell from the unassigned list
to the 33d Company, Coast Artillery, and
Second Lieut.. James E. Wilson from the
unassigned list to the 34th Company
Coast Artillery.
Capt. P. E. M Walker. 18th Infantry. has
been relieved from recruiting duty and
ordered to the general hospital, Washing
ton barracks, for observation and treat
ment.
First Lieut.. Robert K Spiller, 26th In
fantry, has been granted one months
leave of absence on account of sickness
and the leave of absence granted First
Lieut.. Perry L. Boyer, assistant surgeon
has been extended two months.
Leaves of absence have been granted as
follows: Major Alfred NJ Palmer, quar-.
termaster, three months; Dental Surgeon
John A. McAlister, two months: Contract
Surgeon George Newlove, one months ex-
tension; Lieut.. Col. George A. Dodd, 10th
Cavalry. two months with permission te
go abroad and apply for an extension OF
one month; First Lieut.. Fred c. Doyle
Artillery Corps, one month. and Capt. Ed
ward L. Munson, assistant surgeon, two
months.
Evening star., 1905-10-24
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

I STREET SOUTHEAST between Sth and
9th streets-Manie l.. Greenstreet ct vir
Charles O., to George H. Dierkoph one
fourth interest in part lot g. square 92S
SO.
NO. 1916 D STREET NORTHEAST-Wil-
liam NJ Clayton ct ux to Mary A. Bal
lenger lot 147. square 1908; $40.
MERIDIAN HILL-Henry c. Eddins to
Sarah T. Eddins lot 1e2. block l. $40.
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS+Same to same lot
50. block 35; $40.
NO. 435 TENTH STREET NORTHEAST
Same to same, lot 80, square 962 s1O
NO 611 MARYLAND AVENUE NORTH
>EAST-Same to same. lot 43, square S64;
$40.
NO. 1925 nth STREET NORTHWEST
American Security and Trust Company
to Pomfrett l.. Herndon, lot 20. square
17o; So
AVALON HEIGHTs-Morgan Kiely ct ux
to Patrick H. Burke, part lot 13, block
MOUNT PLEASANT AND PLEASANT
PLAINS-Harry Wardman to Mary E.
Hutton, lot 55, block 1850
STREET SOUTHWEST between 9Th and
9th streets-Daniel Hartnett to Mary c.
Hartnett. part original lots and g.
TWENTY-NINTH STREET NORTHWEST
near U street-Jessie L. Mindeleff ct vir
Victor, to Max Hansmann, lots 3S and
80. square 1888; $40.
NO. 2o26 TENTH STREET NORTHWEST
j. Calvin Cronise ct ux. to William
Hirst lot "a, square 332: $40.
NO. 119 FOUR-AND-A-HALF STREET
SOUTHWESTERN Miller ct ux. to
Charles E. Henke, lot AZ, Reservation
D; $40.
DUMBARToN- STREET NORTHWEST
between Both and 31st streets-R. Carter
Shinn to Maria ]. Beckwith. lot 129,
square 1912; SO
HOLMEAD MANOR-Lewis E. Breuninger
ct ux. to Edwin Williamson, lot 49, black
At; SO.
THIRD STREET SOUTHEAST between A
and streets-Jesse b. Schafhirt ct ux.
square 7SS; $40
THIRD AND STREETS NORTHEAST
Charles H. Swan, executor.>to George A.
Gray, original lots 16 and II. square
1853; $40. Same to same, original lots
TWELFTH STREET SOUTHEAST be-
tween and d streets-Wiliam Wagner
ct ux. to William u. johnson and Jos.
e. Jesse, part original lot H. square 99l; !;
$40.
THIRTEENTH. STREET AND LINDEN
PLACE NoRTHEAsT-WilIiam F. Lam
bert ct ux. to William Conradis lots 316
to 323 square 1904; SO.
SECOND STREET SOUTHEAST between
L and M streets-yirgil g. Williams ct
ux. to John /. and Samuel Brinkiey. part
original lot A. square 769; SO.
C STREET NORTHEAST between Della
ware avenue and 1st street-James ].
Duffy. trustee. to Rosanna b., John r..
James L.. Edward 8. and Mary White.
part original lot 2. square 6S4: 81.
STREET NoRTHWEST-George w. F,
Swartxell examiner and trustee, to Jas
Ryan, lots 55 81, IS and 50 and part lots
81 and Sc. square 5J2; 1880
Evening star., 1905-10-24
District Supreme Court.

EQUITY COURT NO. 1-Justice Anderson.
Vogt agt. Vogt; rule to show cause re-
| turnable November s.. 1905. on petition. OF
Pauline Vogt for allowance; petitioner
solicitor, Leon Tobriner.
McCauley agt McCauley; ]. ]. Darlington
appointed guardian ad Item; complainant's S
solicitor. c. c. James.
Purdy agt. Wallace; trustee authorized to
apply funds in part payment of note; COM
plainant's solicitor, George Francis Will
Jams.
Taylor agt. Taylor; P. A. Bowen appoint
Shoemaker agt. Curran; auditors report
confirmed and distribution ordered.
In re lunacy of Lucy L. G. Lang; sale
confirmed.
Briggs agt Godding; reference to auditor
to state trustees account.
Brooker agt Stubblefield Banking and
Trust Company; restraining order, return
able October q, granted; complainant
solicitor, J. w. Patterson.
Ramsburg agt Ramsburg; Emma j.
Nourse substituted as trustee, with author-
ity to borrow money; complainants solicit
orS, Blair & Thorn.
CIRCUIT COURT NO. 1-Justice Barnard
East Coast Lumber Company agt smith:
on trial; plaintiffs attorney, III. Wnshlp
Wheatley; defendants attorney o. l.
Thomas
CIRCUIT COURT NO. 2-Chief Justice
Clabaugh.
Hecht aEt. CdplIaI SoipohS'
Judgment on verdict against plalntlH Ior
costs plaintiffs attorneys, Charles zoe ana
J. s. Whit; defendants attorney. J. j. Oar
lineton.
Milliken agt Dotson; on trial; plaintif
attorney ]. ]. Darlington; defendants at
torneys C. G. Hazelton and II. j. May.
CRIMINAL COURT NO. 1-Justice Wright
United States agt. Andrew Thomas, en-
bezzTement: plea not guilty withdrawn ana
plea guilty; sentence, jail five days, attor-
ney, Charles H Hemans.
United States agt. William Dorsey, house
breaking; trial; Attorney, w. E. Am
brose.
CRIMINAL COURT NO. 2-Justice Gould.
United States agt. Howard Terrell, rob-
berry; plea not guilty withdrawn, plea guilty;
sentence. penitentiary for five years.
George Clark; pleas not guilty withdrawn
and pleas guilty entered: sentence, peniten-
tiary for two years each.
United States agt. George Bowie, larceny
from United States: plea not guilty with
drawn, plea guilty to petit larceny; SEN
tence, Jail thirty days.
BANKRUPTCY COURT-Justice Anderson.
In re Wyatt Archer; hearing on discharge
set for November 8, 1905.
PROBATE COURT-Justice Gould.
Estate of Joseph E. McDonald; petition
for letters of administration filed; attorney,
F. S. Bright
Estate of James l.. Smith; order to sell
stocks; attorney, Geo. c. Aukam
Estate of Joseph E. Mcdonald; letters
of administration granted to Jessie C. Nc
Donald; bond, $500; attorney, F. S. Bright.
In re Emma NJ DeChard; order appoint
ing julius l. Peyser and John NJ. George
guardians; bond, $1,000; attorneys, ]. NJ.
George and F. H. Stephens.
In re Lillian A. Adams; order of allow
TV~l,,,
Estate of Ellen E. Barley; order to sell
personal estate: attorney E. A. Newman.
In re Ethel G. Carter; order to advance
$3.50 to ward; attorney, Samuel Maddox
Estate of Marie E. Hough; petition for
allowance filed: attorney. Irving William
Estate of Josephine v. Shields; petition
for probate of will filed; attorney, Harvey
Given.
Evening star., 1905-10-24

reservoir. temperature. 50; condition at tn-
fluent, Sc: condition at effluent, 36.
Tide Table.
Today-Low tide. 10:4A am. and :13
p m.; high tide, 4.e1 am. and 80 pm. To-
morrow-Low tide. 1857 am; high tide,
am. and $50 pm.
The Sun and Moon.
Today-Sun rose. 8:1S a.m.; sun sets, $40
pm. Tomorrow-Sun rises, 6:19 I'm. Moon
rises 2:56 a. tomorrow.
The City Lights.
The city lights and naptha lamps all
lighted by thirty minutes after sunset; ex-
tinguishing begun one hour before sunrise.
All arc and incandescent lamps lighted tf-
teen minutes after sunset and extinguished
fcrty-five minutes before sunrise.
Up-Eiver Waters.
Special Dispatch to The Star.
HARPER'S FERRY, w. Va, October "a.
Both rivers are clear here today.
Evening star., 1905-10-24
Naval Movements.

The converted cruiser Mayfower, the
Presidents yacht Sylph and the tug Choc-
taw have arrived at Norfolk; the torpedo
beats Porter, Dupont. Nicholson and Rod
gers at Yorktown; the armored cruiser
West Virginia at South Pass, and the gun
boat Callao at Hong Kong.
The protected cruiser Cincinnati has left
Shanghai for Chemulpo: the torpedo boat
destroyer Lawrence has left Provincetown
for Boston: the torpedo boat destroyer
Hopkins has left league Island fop Piney
Beach, and the collier Hannibal has left
Sand Key Light for Newport News
The converted cruiser Dixie was placed
out of commission yesterday at the navy
yard League Island, Pa
Evening star., 1905-10-24
OUR BIGGEST wARsHIP.
Preliminary Trial Of the Rhode Island
to Take Place Soon.

The battieship Rhode Island, which is
being constructed in Quincy, Mass, ac-
cording to information received at the
Navy Department, has nearly reached the
point of completion. and is scheduled to
undergo the builders trial today. If the
present program is carried out she will be
given a preliminary government acceptance
trial on the 31st instant, either over the
Provincetown or the Rockland course. The
Rhode Island has a normal displacement
of 14,94S tons, which is considerably in
excess Of that of any United States battle
ship now in commission. She Is 435 feet
long and 10 feet on inches in breath, with Il
mean draft of "a feet and & inches. The
Rhode Island Is one of five big battleships
building for the United States navy of the
same tonnage.
Evening star., 1905-10-24

winds.
Maximum temperature past twenty four
house. 81; a year ago, SO.
Weather conditions and general forecast
A disturbance fl ON the extreme southwest
Is central this morning over the Texas
Panhandle with northeastward movement
This disturbance caused rain Monday in the
southwest, and during Monday night the
rain area extended rapidly into the Misss-
sippi and Ohio valleys. There was no other
precipitation except local showers In New
York and western Washington.
Temperatures have generally risen, except
in the extreme southwest and from the up
per lake region westward into the Dakotas,
There will be rain tonight and Wednesday
quite generally in the Ohio valley the ca st
and south. with higher temperature tonight
in the middle and south Atlantic, and east
gulf states.
The winds along the middle Atlantic coast
will be fresh west to north; on the south
Atlantic coast light to fresh east to south:
on the east gulf coast fresh southeast to
south. and on the lower lakes northwest to
northeast, probably increasing
Steamers departing today for European
ports will have light to fresh southwest TO
west winds. becoming variable and proba-
bly, shifting to north-northeast by Thursday
with unsettled weather to the Grand Banks.
Records for Twenty-Four Hours.
The following were the readings of the
thermometer anu pdfoHetef at the weather
bureau for the twenty-four hours begin
ming at 2 pm. yesterday:
Thermometer-October %, 4 pm. 50; s
d m 43; IL midnight, 3S. October "a. am.
40; am, 46; u noon. 65; pm, &C.
Maximum. 81. at 4 pm. October "a; min.
imum, 3S, at am. October "a.
Observation-Disclosures %. pm, 3o.16; s
pm, 3O17: II midnight, 3016. October "a
4 am. 30.1s; am. 1920; noon, 3015; 2
pm. BOIL.
Condition Of the Water.
Temperature and condition of water at 6
am: Great Falls. temperature, 81; condi-
ton. 5. Dalecarlia reservoir, temperature,
50; condition at north connection. 8; condi-
tion at south connection, 28 Georgetown
d:stributinr ress-y.t., temperature. ~. II :
dftion at induent gate house, 81, condition
At emusnt Eatehouse. 80 Washington city
Evening star., 1905-10-24
SECRETARY BoNAPARTE's ToUI
VIII Make Several Speeches in East
ern MARYLAND.

Secretary Bonaparte left early this morn
ing on short but strenuous campaigning
tour In eastern Maryland He will make a
speech at Easton this afternoon and an
other at Cambridge in the evening To-
morrow morning he will visit Hurlock. and
In the afternoon will make an address at
Salisbury In the evening he Will speak at
Crisfeld, and expects to return to this city
Thursday morning.
Evening star., 1905-10-24
De Lancy Nicou Here. /.

Mr.. De Lancy Nicoll OF New York was at
the State Department this morning and had
an interview with Secretary Root
Evening star., 1905-10-24
Don't Keep Useless Articles.

What's useless to you may be useful to
some one else. Costs only 1c. word to
advertise for an exchange In the Trade
column Of The Star. Minimum charge. ia.
Evening star., 1905-10-24
FRATERNAL NOTICES.

HEADQUARTERS OF WASHINGTON CoA-
MANDERY. No. l. *. T., Washington: ID, e.
October "a, 1so5.-Thc Sir Knights Of Washins-
ton Commandery ordered TO assemble In 'he
Asylum. Masonic Temple, OF 2:15 pm. tomorrow
the 25th instant, In full Tenplar uniform, sor
ceased frater. George ii. Plant, jr.
By order Of the commander.
1t JOHN = REACH, Captain General
Evening star., 1905-10-24
SPECIAL NOTICES.

VICTOR TALKING MACHINES: ON TINE If De p,
sired; largest stock OF disc records In the ci,y
to select from. JOHN +. ELLIS q W, so
Penna. NV. oc<t-ot
HAVE YOUR SKIRTS COATS AND WRAPS KE-
modelled into the new style. Send 1t to sio
14th St NV. -.
Autos Made Newlike.
There's nothing effective in restoring the new
appearance 10 autos as our special Polishing OIL
E. ]. Murphy & Co., IIoo u st. NV.
oc24-6d
Evening star., 1905-10-24
WARMER TONIGHT.
Rain Late Tonight and Tomorrow
Light to Fresh Winds.

Forecast till pm. Wednesday-For the
District Of Columbia. Maryland and Vir-
gin!a. rain late tonight and on Wednesday,
warmer tonight; light to fresh southerly
winds.
Evening star., 1905-10-24

Maximum temperature past twenty four
house, 81; year ago, SO.
Evening star., 1905-10-24

CRIMINAL COURT NO. 1-Justice Wright
United States agt. Andrew Thomas, EN-
bezzIement; plea not guilty withdrawn am
plea guilty; sentence, Jail five days; attor
ney Charles H. Hemans
United States agt. William Dorsey, house
breakin on trial; Attorney, w. E. Am
brose.
Evening star., 1905-10-24

CIRCUIT COURT NO. 1-Justice Barnard.
East Coast Lumber Company agt smith;
on trial. plaintiffs attorney, ii. Wlnshlp
Wheatley; defendants attorney, 3. L.
Thomas.
Evening star., 1905-10-24

Ensign w. s. Anderson. from the Calves
ton to his home and granted one months
leave.
MIdshipman r. Wainwright. from the
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1905-02-09
KILLED AT BLOOMINGTON
Lafayette McRobie, a Former Resi-.
dent of Oakland, Crushed to
Death

Lafayette McRobie. for a number
o. years employed at Bloomington,
this county, in the mines about that
place, met with a sudden death last
Friday afternoon when a rock weigh
ing two tons or more fell from ,the
roof of the Marsteller mine. where he
was working, and crushed him to
death.
As soon as the accident became
known to his fellow workers in the
mine number of them went to his
assistance but death had occurred
before they could remove the i'm
mense rock.
The deceased was "A son of the late
William McRobie, of Oakland, having
been born and reared in Oakland,
where his mother aud a number of
brothers aud two sisters still reside.
His remains were brought here on
the morning accommodation Monday
and taken to the home of Henry Sci
ders, his brother-in-law, from whence
after services conducted by Rev. John
N. Davis. they were conveyed TO the
cemetery and inferred.
The deceased leaves a widow and
four children, two of whom are mar
ried.
The body was accompanied to Oak
land by the following from Bloom
ington: County Commissioner Jacob
Stump, Robert Morehead, Silas era
mer, Jas. Nennell, Frank Leonard,
William Morehead, William Ward,
James Sullivan and Conrad Miller.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1905-02-09
INSTRUCTIONS WILL Be
GIVEN FOR JAIL PLANS
At Meeting of the Board Of County
Commissioners Tuesday.
ARCHITECTS EMPLOYED FOR WORK
Who VIII fleet Commissioners Here
-ClarkSburg Firm Has Contract
Commissioners Were at That
Town Last Friday.

Two members of the Board of
County Commissioners, Messrs.
Stephens and Stump. accompanied
by Clerk Ross. who visited New York
City last week to inspect the iails of
that city in order to acquaint them
selves with the construction of the
modern places of detention, arrived
here early last week, Mr.. Stump
and Mr.. Ross on Sunday night and
Mr. Stephens Monday night, the
latter remaining in the vicinity of
the Metropolis day longer in order
to make a visit to his sister, who lives
at TompkinsviIle, Staten Island.
The visit of the officials was made
very pleasant, the city authorities
showing them every courtesy and
the information gained will be of es-
pecial benefit in the planning and
construction of Garrett county's pro-
posed new Jail.
After the adjournment of the Com
missioners on last Friday morning
they went to Clarksburg, West Va,
where a new building has recently
been completed and while there con
tracted with the firm of Holmboe &
Rafferty,, architects, to meet with the
Commissioners here on Tuesday of
next week to confer respecting the
plans for the new building in Oak
land. This firm made the plans for
the Clarksburg Jail, the building be-
ing a model one in every detail.
Several weeks will elapse after the
plans have been settled upon before
the invitation is made to contractors
for the submission of bids for the
erection of the structure.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1905-02-09
The Humming of Wires.

Herr Book, of Babenhausen, Ger
many, has been carrying on observa
tions of the humming, both of tele-
graph and telephone wires The hum
ming of wires running east and west
is said to presage fall of tempera-
ture, often 10 or more hours in adj
vance of the thermometer; the hum
ming of wires north and south advis-
es a rise in temperature, almost al
ways several hours in advance of the
thermometer.