Evening Star Newspaper, July 18, 1892, Page 6

THE SILENT STEED. It is Very Numerous in Washington Today. THOUSANDS OF WHEELMEN ncn Are Here to Attend the Annual Meet of the L. A. W.—How the Visitors Were Received and Are Being Entertained—The Parade ‘Tomorrow and the Races in Prospect. “Welcome, L. A. W.,” was the sign on build- ings and in hotels and other places of business in all parts of the city yesterday, and the visit ing wheelmen were givens royal reception. ‘The city was virtually given up to the knights of the silent steed, who had stolen in during the late hours of Saturday night, as well as all dey yesterday. Members of the reception commit- tee guarded the depots and no stranger was compelled to “go it alone” unless he did so from choice. The ladies’ committee was on guard as early as 6 o'clock in the morning end they received and looked after the fair ones in a manner that caused the guests to be more than grateful. Thrush and Washburn, the members of the Fat Men's Club, did noble work at the depots, and their pleasant manner and smiles won for them friends without number. At the Baltimore and Ohio depot, where Maschmeyer had , the committse had fall sway. The officinis did all they | could to assist the wheclmen and gare them full sway, while at the Baltimore Potomac enly two members of the committee were al- lowed on the platform to meet the — but the two proved equal to the task, although a| €elay in unloading the wheels wns the result. THE ARBIVAL OF THE “PENSIES.” There was a large delegation at the B. and P. to meet the“Pensies” from Philadelphia and large crowds were abont there all day. The western trains over the Chesapeake and Obio railroad ‘vere spectally looked after from the fact that a number of ladies unattended were expected on every train. “Billy” Richwine was expected to band at the depot to meet the “Pensior.”" but in the excitement he had cverlooked that part of the program to the dis- appointment of his numerous friends, but they were such good-looking people that « band of sic wae not required to make them attractive. ey rode up Pennsylvania avenue in line and stopped at the Randall. TRE OVERMAN WHEEL BAND. The arrival of the Overman Wheel Band from Chicopee was looked forward to withinterest by wheelmen, as their reputation as a band was well known to those who had heard them pley at numerous meets in the past. ‘They were ex- pected about 11 o'clock, but having taken the Second section of the train they did not arrive ‘until after noon. The leader of the band, Mr. C. C. Case, has bis men well trained, and the dozen members of the bugle corps brought their wheels with them, as they always ride in line when furnishing music. The dress uniform of the band ts white. All the members are in the employ of the wheel company. but they spend more than half their time on the road at race and division meets. TEE ILLINOIS DIVISION. At 5 o'clock in the afternoon the Ilinois @ivision, under the leadership of Chief Consul Gerould, arrived at the Baltimore and Ohio epot with more than 100 men in the perty, in- numerous members of the Cent e th the streets to head- i ‘Among the other clubs to arrive during the Gay was the celebrated Colt Club of Hartford, Goan. with fifty members, led by Capt Jobs| Avenue Wheelmen, with thirty-five members; the Hickory Club, ten members; the Norristown , ten members; Alleghany GWelers, ixteen menibers; Kepstone Club of Pittsburg: Alpha Wheelmen of Philadelphia and several other organizations. SOME OTHER CLUBS, Chief Consul Perkins of the Masschusetts Givision had charge of the wheelmen from his state. A number of clubs were represented, smong being the Roxbury, Newton, Springfield and others. ‘Chief Consul Waring of the Virginia division also came in. His state sent about 200 mem- bers, principally from Norfolk, Boancke and Richmond. The Hayerstraw Club of New York and the Press Cycling Club of Buffalo brought » num- ber of organizations. ‘The latter club is one of the most prominent clubs in the country just how, having just erected a large new club honse. ‘Amnong the other clubs Easton rey are the itimore, ington Club ef Pennsylvania, McKeesport Bi- excle Club of Pennsylvania, Quaker City Wheel- | Yen, Norfolk Cycle Clob of Virginia, Mercer | County Wheelmen, Trenton; New Haven Bi- gycle Club, Cycting Ramblers of Westminster, sSEa; Witheberre Chad; Feusyivenan rien” Clifton Bicyele Club Lo . Clifton a .¥, . C. A of Bal ‘Connecticut divicion of | divicion of | ‘the L. A. W., Harrisburg Wheel Club of Penn-| a Kanaweols Cyc! Ciab of Elmira, N. | ‘a5 yl- ‘New York and West End Cycle Club of Wilkesbarre. ; seis mens the visitors came in on the early ‘trains 7 ey an, Sok renga matains toad Tat AT THE EBSITT THIS MORNING. ‘The scene at the Ebbitt House between 9 and 20 this morning was. lively one. To person ‘Who might be a little nervous it was distract- CHAIRMAN WM. 4. BALCH. | ing one. There was noise and confusion with- | Bil jostling, good-natured headquarters, and for an | Outside the sidewalk end curb was banked Tega oe et passa: ton = maze. ity of the tors were up betimes , and those who could made an Soars those whe couldn't stood ee cigar- ette. The man with badges and buttons was ont and did a thriving business despite the fact that vecctyge shemale already to have frontage decorated with his full complement of og ‘The program for the day was and then there was oiling of wheels, tightening of screws and inflating of tires preparatory to the day’s runs. NOT MUCH CONCERTED MOVEMBNT. There was not much concerted movement upon the part of the visitors, for they started off by twos and threes and little squads to visit the different points of interest 1n and about the ity. All during the forenoon the western portion of the city was fairly alive with wheelmen. ‘They swarmed every strect and the of their warning bells made a constant street crossings. > THE PARADE ORDERS. ‘The following parade orders were posted on the bulletin board at the Ebbitt House this morning: ‘The several divisions of the L. A. W. will on July 19, at 9:30 a.m..form for the perade on Maryland enue southwest, with right resting street. The divisions will form in the order: No. 1,°N setts; 3, New Yo: in at sota: 10, Indiana; 13, Towa; 14, Mai trict of & UL, Cor 12, ‘Mlinois; ryiand; 15, Vermont; 16, Dis- ‘columbia; 17, Louisiana; 18, Missouri, CHATAMAN A. HUMPHREY. ‘Within each division the several clubs and the | ¥. unattached riders will form as may be ordered by the chief consul or the chief of the division. ‘The parade will start at 10 a.m. promptly and will be reviewed by President at the White House. By order of Cuas. L. Buaperr, Marshal. W. A. Baxcn, Chief of Staff. BULLETING. The following bulletins were also posted: RACES—DMPORTANT. Events Nos. 3, 5,7 and 9 of Tuesday will be run in heats that will stertetip.m. Com- Petitors intending to ride must be in readiness to enter the trial heats at the time stated. Event 18 of Wednesday will be run in heats, 3 a6 1:30 p.m. ticket to the races will be given the bona fide attendant or trainer of every man who has entered the L.A.W. races. Get them of Mr. C. J. V. Smith, chairman racing committee, 921 H atreet. Chesa- | _ Massachusetts members will form at Willard’s Hotel Tuesday at 9 o'clock sharp for the parade. be S. Perkins, Chief Consul. race prizes will be ners at the big amoker at Casino Park Wednes- day ‘evening. Run starts from the Ebbitt House at 7:30. ‘THE RACES. ry Races are always thought to be the principal feature of a bicycle meet, and the wheelmen te, | pect to see the finest races tomorrow and track is in fine condition, although’ it will re- [uire a great deal of wetting before the races. Suing to the shape of tho Slack tho racers ex: pect to break no records except those made on that particular track. An important change affecting the races was promulguted yesterday. On account of the large number of entries and the number of events it was it necessary to begin at an hour earlier than that heretofore announced. Tomorrow events 3, 5, 7and@ will be run in heats, and in order to finish in time for the excursion the hour for the start ednesday has been co tolo'clock. W races will 61 st 1:30 o'clock. THE DIFFERENT EVENTS. |; @ At Wanker MAG; Bo; Geo. F. Taylor, M.A.C.; H.Van 0.C.; L. D. Munger, Sicklen, C.C.; G. V. Tye me With solid rows of bicveles, the polished metal Work glistening in the it. ~The street ‘wes full of their owners standing by and batting over program of the day, while Warren. ; | Ma Chi Corl ‘The entries for the various events have been o M. ©. B. Barrett, 3 BO; W. W. va GaN. W. 0. Marmon, T. 8p OV.) C.C.; ‘men; Louis Gey! men; 0. M. Murphy, EK. C.'W.; A. Riverside Wheelmen; Hoyland Smit C.; Herbert Bilyen, P. A. W.; John are Cycle Club; W. W. Taxis, A. C. 8. Wheeler, M. A. 6. B. Two-mile safety, L. A. W. cham — B. B. Arnold, Med Oy WE: tonby aE . 0, Wheeler, W. A. 0.; Geo Barker, Ml. A. O.; P. J. Borlo, M.'s. Gort 0. C.; G. V. Barrett, Chi: yen, P. A. W.; Z. H. Lo Herbert 5 Be .—W. H WA 0. Ono-mile safety, more ©.C.; W. T. o Nelson, Springfield B. 0.; Buffalo AC. 8. N. Her- Wheeler. M.A.C. . J, Borlo, M.A.C.; Ge Van Sicklen, Chi 0.0.5 @. A.W. and A.0.8.N. District of Columbia—W. T. . Axi ‘One-mile safety, Ellis, Invinetble ft ¥. Invi oad Club; W. F. Sims, Y. C.A.; E. B. Terry, Crescent Wheelmen; John T. B C.; W. H. Ws Y.M.C.A.; ‘heelmen. ins, Oreseent Century W COND DAY, 3ULY 20. One-mile safety (8-mile class), open—George Fitzsimmons, Greensboro’, C. C.; Henry Wolfe, Atlanta B. C.; W. T. Ellis, Invincible Road Club; Charles E. Johnson, Hagerstown B.C. tr Eetrice Z. Babi, Clifford Greenman, Gaaker Clay" Wheclaneny er men. John T. Mount, Oapitol 6. C.; W. Harry OM. GAG Wine H. Penseyres, Buffalo Secure Cyole. Half-mlle ordinary, L. A. W. champlonshl Mt Sai "ee Vpasretty bio ©. C; ‘Edward H. MeLeughlin, HO. men. ‘Two-mile safety handicap, oj Fitzsimmons, Greensboro’ ©. C.; Albert Ross, Knoxville 0. C.; ©; W. T. Invincible Road Ch E Baltimore C. 0.; Oharles T. Jol wn B. Cn; HL. B, Arnold, M.A C.s ‘ord , MAC; Edward E. . icel re Cc. Ari ©. Tyler, F. G. McDonald, men; E. P. Burnham, a Jobn H. C. M. Murphy, K. C. Wheelmen; A. Rich, Riverside Wheelmen; C!; H. Bilyeen, P. A. W.; W. Taxis, P. and A. 0.8.; J.B Geyler, Century Wheelmen. uarter-mile safety, L.A. W. championship E. - Arnold, M. A. C.; B. 4. C.; W.F. Murphy, New York A. C.; H. ‘Wheeler, M. A. C.; 0. W. H. Milliken, Baltimore ©. C.; W. H. Taxis, iarry Martin, A. P. Imen; G. C. Barber, M. A. O.; L. D. Mun- P. A. W. and A. 0. S. N.; Hi Wheel ‘Marmon, Zig'Zag 6. C.; H. “Stary, \—H. 0. 3 We —7 . We i Vheelmen; ‘land GS fe, NH Van Sede ., and A. J. Dostechman. the! 0. ©. Donige Beare cans Ww. peeping We Hay Ward, SO Pree Aningion Whesknss. : are: New York—C. W. Donntge, C. G. Smith, G. A. Banker, W. 8. Campbell and W. H. Pen- = F.” Taylor, A. W. “Massachusette—@. Porter, Secure = = i James Clark, P. J. Connecticut—C. 8. FN. ton. Now Jersey—H. C. Wheeler, H. C. Barreta, MoLoughlin, H. E. Martin, W. iH. L. Saltonstall L. D. Missouri—aA. Kansas—W. BR. Millison and A. J. Henley. A. L. Baker and 0. J, Mooney, E. ‘end 8, B. Bowman. Munger and G. K. Barrett C. Johnson. —E. L. Reichie, H. Cossitt and 0. ¥. T. Andres. Ue Mi. White W. H. Millikin. z Indiana—W. C. Marmon and F.‘E. Hunter. day of A GREAT DAY TOMORROW. Tomorrow will’be the most eventful N.Y. 0; L. D. Milliken, Balti- oC. Geor leago CO. C.; B. Biggs, A. J. Doetechman, John B. Corse, Henry Wolfe, Atlanta B. ‘Newton Cs George HE. Draper, ig myth, NY. Corse, Secure Cycle; Lewis iverside Smith, N. i G. Harding, W. J. Cox and ©. THE LINE OF THE PARADE. ‘The line will move along Pennsylvania avenue to Washington circle, thence along New Hamp- F. | shire avenue to Dupont Circle. From this t it will move to Mount Vernon Square vis setts avenue, returi al New York aveuve to 150 wrest and faonee fic ths ing around the circle south of Sfaution, At the base of the rocession will start promptly at 10 o'clock in order to get throug in time for the races, Chief Marshal Burdett has issued an order to the unattached wheelmon to go in their respec- tive state divisions tomorrow. AT THE CLUB HoUsEs. : The local clubs are entertaining the guests in i|® quiet way, and the visitorc are taking ad- vantage of the opportunity. They tire of re- fn the Yerlos sb Eoanoe, hare tuay tan take lous clu whore thoy can W. | a rest on the soft-cushioned’ sofas or tinder the . | shady trees. | At tho new home of the Columbia Club, at A. | Mount Pleasant, the visitors enjoyed themselv a N., -- ALBERT MOTT. last night. Today ma esterday and of them Vinited this cycle house and enjoyed themselves on, the lawn, pital Club entertained the visitors last evening and will keep open house during the At the house of the Carroll Institute Bicycle ro , good style. This is a recently organized club, and this is their first experience at a wheel meet. The Arlington Wheelmen have secured quar- ters at No. 920 9th street northwest, where they are entertaining the members of the Century Road Club from Chicago. William F. H. Her- tick is chief centurian of the club. THE SMOKER TONIGHT. ‘The smoker to be tendered to the L. A. W. lawn adjoining the club house will be decorated and illuminated with Chinese lanterns, This event will be a stag affair and will follow the other events of the day. Tho entertainment at the Builders’ Exchange for the special benefit of the ladies will also bo a affair. The Mandolin, Banjo and Guitar Gab will take part in the eniertaisment, which will take place at the samo hour announced for tho smoker. The bicycle dealors were kept busy today re- pairing wheels, Numorous pneumatio tires gave out and thero was lively rush on: the part of their riders to get them repaired ¢o that they can go in the parade tomorrow. Only one tire has been cut, the work of some mischievous person. A SOME NOTED RIDERS. ‘Those Who Have Gained Reputation on the . Silent Steed. Munger, the Chicago racer, is a new man on the track. This is his first season, and he has only ridden about six weeksas a racer. During that time he has captured numerous prizes, in- cluding six bicycle medals and other prizes. ‘He has been on the track several times since his arrival. His wheel weighs twenty pounds and three ounces, and Saturday he rode up tho | rough cobble stone hill without dismounting and no injury was done to his wheel. 3] A familiar face about headquarters is that of Andy Cahill, who is more familiarly known as the “Wild Irishman of the Bearings.” “Andy” is to be seen atall hours, and it is said of him that he never sleeps. He was sitting at the +] headquarters table this morning when all others had disap He had a copy of Saturday's Bran and wes using the sciteors and paste brush at a rate calculated to win the champion- race tomorrow. “Senator” Morgan of the Referee is also about and he nover fails to know what is g +} on. He has not entered the races, although he wants to referee the newspaper race. He | the distinction of having ridden 234 miles with- out s dismount. REPAIRING FOR THE VISITORS. Ben Dakin of the Columbia Cycle Club is in charge of the Imperial Hotel storage rooms, where he is repairing free of charge wheels be- longing to guests of the Columbia club. | Yes. terday he mended a tire that hud been mended twenty-five times. Mortimer Redman, a former member of the €. C. 0. of this city, is here with the Peoria club of The twenty-five uniformed guides on wheels went on duty this morning and their work was highly appreciated. ‘This novel idea was the suggestion of Vice Consul Churchill. They are stationed at the Ebbitt House, and aro being freely used tovescort the strangers about tho city. VG the suggestion of President Burdett three Perea eit best a clu in je tomorrow. Three judges will be appointed to make the selection and the prizes will be appropriate for club houses. Mr. L. §. Bennett and his inny, Pa., are attracting « great atten- tion owing to the youth of his sons, who are Fiders, ‘The youngest one is but two years and tbree months old, yet he fs able to mount and ride a wheel. ‘The elder eon is four -vears old. He isa trick rider and is giving performances. *D. hn- B. oC. ©. Secretary-Treasurer Abbot Bassett is still a banded, systematic and impartial as he is he always finds himself the most available \didate et the annual gatherings. He has and Club the membors are looking after their gueete | sies, tonight promises to be a grand affair. The | th sons from | light for which $575,000 was appropriated by the act POTOMAC WATER NEVER UXHRALTHPDL. During the time of its turbidity the Potomae water has caused resort to the clear but de- ceptive well waters of the city for drinking pur Poers, and they doubtless have caused disnase which bas been attributed to Potomac water, but the Potomac water has never, even in ite ‘worst condition, been proved to be unbealthful. On the contrary it has been generally believed to be one of the best in the country. Even if it shonid be decided at some time in Capt. Espey is the road officer of the Cres- cent Century Wheelmen of this city. He is the first captain of the club and as its road officer has led them over a number of hundred-mile runs in the time allowed—fourteen hours. 1 Ladies on the Wheel. “I never saw so man: charming ladies on cycles before,” was the Hs ‘t remark of an. LL. A. W. admirer of tho fair sex, and he really meant what he said. The ladiesare here in large numbers and they are attracting — nese nm share of attention and admiration. More 100 ladies with their & distance and y was spent in short ‘unaware of the presence of a Stam reporter by, so their thoughts flowed without vent. “Lol see the ,” oried as a Chi- what cesar a | rans in and about the oiiy and the adjacent | This county, ‘The four-leaf clover, symbolical of good luck, played a prominent pert among the aly crests esterday and today, and the wearers of escorted to the Hotel Randall. ‘They call them- selves the Columbus Foar Leaf Clover Club. THE CLOVER LEAF FOUR. The ladies are Miss May Reed, Mise Hester A. Getz, Miss Dorah H. Weis and Miss Freda Win- tera, They wore tan-colored skirts, Hght waists and Jo neat hat. Their white badges wore in demand, ¢ rchange’ {oem for other’ club embioms, a etorday they appeared at of the inate and won plause tho} ‘who were’ on the strect to 800 the visitors. Then there were ladies from other places. A delegation of one dozen of the fair sex came with the Colt Club from Hartford, while Phila- delphia, le, Baltimore and other citics were also represented. Mrs. Kop and Miss Wostacott, who have many friends among the lady cyelistein this city, came with the ““Pen- While Mrs. Peck and Mis Adelaide Rois- beck, who also have numerous admirers here, came from Brook! Misa Sadie Brooks of Baltimoré, a handsome girl seventeen years old, rode in from Balti- more day with her father and notwith- standing her long ride the did not fail to always be in Leaps on their little tours about the city. She started out from her hot in the morning for a short run about her native city, and, mecting others on the road who were coming here, she and her father started, and jey came in ahead of several men who had the advantage of an earlier start. THE FIRST LADY BICTCLIST. Mrs. William F. Smith, wife of the Washing- ton bicycle dealer, shook hands with and re- ceived tho congratulations of numerous wheel- men yesterday. She was the first lady to ride a bicycle in the United States and her first wheel was made by her husband in this city, he being the patentee. Being the first of her sex to muster up courage and appear on the road on a ‘MRS. SMITH. * “bike” she is the pioneer cyclist and she distrib- uted pioneer for badges were dif- ferent from all others, each one containing a good likeness of herself. The pictures were on pretty strips of green silk, and the letter e badge gave a history of her wheeling. badges were in greater demand than most of the club emblems, and many wheelmen were on ‘oing | willing to sacrifice half a dozen other badges for one of them. MER EARLY EXPERIENCE. “Tam an old rider,” said Mra, Smith, “from the fact that I was among the first ladies in the capital who indulged in this sport, for in 1881 I purchased a fall nickeled tricycle for the ose of improving my health. Icontinued to ride this for several years, when I began to Sry ansoctates talking of tho coming nays mtorr my associat ing of the coming lady's I should havein the near future and this caused me almost to give up my cumbersomo tricycle. ‘Time flew rapidly, but it was not long before I gotmy p bicyole, but it was some time fore I made active use of the wheel—in fact, I did not take to riding through the day until the wheel became quite familiar to the public. In 1889 I did considerable riding, criticism.” ‘Mrs. Smith haxbeen all over the United States with her wheel and bas been present at more bicycle moots than any other of the fair sex. She considers that there is no other sport so en- foyable,to fancinating and so ossontial to health, wory lady in our age should have the jadgment to invest in a whosl and judge leagure she is missing. for ervelf of the real p It tens the trials and cares of life, health and beauty and saves time and money. LADIES’ LOCAL RECEPTION COMMITTEE. While tho lady visitors are making a good showing the Indies of the local reception com- mittee are doing everything to make the meet a pleasant one for their gueste. Mrs. J. Churchill has of this committee. She is tho wife of Mr. het companio: Tide was telling, who wes hailed as the “Big Tired Sachem of the Down And so it went, ew comet ing a slr afore al aga eat Iai that chanced to be in stock was ex- haueted. “Dent Beck,” “Puling: Warrior | te, at ‘crised, bat | P “Bix Stroke” and many more were the climax came when a tall, gaunt man on an upright went by, and — a ore murmured, “Rolling. in his paint.” oan asia THE WASHINGTON AQUEDUCT. Annual Report of Col. Geo. H. Elliot, the Engineer in Charge. MUCH VALUABLE INFORMATION ABOUT THE WATER SUPPLY OF THE DISTRICT—WHAT HAs BEEN DONE DURING THE LAST PISOAL TEAR IMPORTANT RECOMMENDATIONS MADE. Col. Geo. H. Elliot, in charge of the Wash- ington aqueduct, has submitted his annual re- port to Gen. Casey. It contains considerable valuable information about Washington's water supply and many important recommendations. The estimates of appropriations for next year are omitted for the present. The report says: WASHINGTON AQUEDUCT. The masonry dam at Great Falls is in good condition. Some of the rip-rap back filling that had been carried away by ice in the pre- vious fiscal year could not be replaced by reason of the inadequacy of the appropriation for pres- ervation the pressure of moro ler at the head of the conduit at Great Falls has been cleaned out several times during the year, e ‘Tho trunk mains that lead from the distrib- uting reservoir and supply the distributing sys- tem of mains that are under the care of the Oom- missioners of the District of Columbia are in excellent condition. A break occurred in the main in K street east, but it was not extensive and was repaired at small expense. No other serious occurred during the year. An extension of the blow-off in the 48-inch main near M street bridge was extended to Rock creek by means of 20-inch cast-iron pipe and main | the outlet of the blow-off on the 36- at Foundry branch was repaired. A serious leak of from 30,000 to 40,000 gal- lons a day that existed for some years near Cabin John bridge has been stopped and the officer ae , faking advantage of the op- present y the necessary emptying Of the conduit for making’ the repair, finde = thorough inspection of the whole length of the interior of the conduit between Great Falls to the distributing reservoir on the Ist of Septem- ber last. As was to have been expected, large de- posits of silt and sediment, the accumulations of nearly thirty years, and estimated at more than 45,000 cubic yards, were found inthe conduit masonry conduit was generally found to be in excellent condition, but there are sev- eral cracks in the conduit arch. As rule these were found where the conduit built on hi where set! place soon after the conduit was constructed. None of the cracks leak except one at Givers No. 26, and from none of them is any presen’ to the conduit to be apprehended. They ‘be repaired as soon as the conduit can be cleaned out and money can be had for the p Considerable progress has been made in the removal of the ite, but as the work, which must be dono while the Dee ite! at ene on, Lowe eee) em| lone at ni it is expen- sive and tedlous, ms The annual appropriations for the mainte- nance and repair of voirs, mai cannot be done without neglect of sary work, and even with this neglect to finish the work by means of these appropriations would require many years. Several times during the when the water on the dam at Great Falls was low, and also during the times the water from Great Falls was cut off to enable the work of out the conduit to be carried on, it was foun: to reinforce the distributing reservoir ali by the water of the receiving reservoir and the three streams that flow into it. SURVEYS CONTINUED. The surveys and marking by monuments of the boundaries of the aqueduct lands, both} in the District of Columbia and in Maryland, have good | been continued. ‘The conduit manholes, sixty-six in number, mainly under the Conduit road, were unco’ and their i af i & by of March 2, 1889, the laying the thirty-inch July 1, 1892, bal: ded. July I Ie, outianding hebuias All operations on and me work bas rh hy mee bey ym red of the lining that bad been car- the Howard University shaft to within sbont twenty feet of the surface of the ground. At Foundry branch shaft the new lining was of 8-inch plank set bebind horizontal frames of a avenue and Howard University shafts the water | from ground around the reservoir, which found ite way tothe bottom of reservoir under | the stone and undermined it, it was found neo- essary to cut off there streams and several small retaining walls were built to prevent fur- therdamage. About 715square yardsof thestone lining of the reservoir which had sunk from the | ing out of the sand under it was repaired. A guard strainer, eix feet square, composed of two-inch Georgia pine plank, was. built arourd the inlet mouth of the fwelve-inch drain under | the dam to prevent a possible disastrous ob- | struction of this drain. A masonry wing wall was built on each side of the mouth of the Freat sewer which pasos around this ‘reservoir for the protection of the mouth, and the earth which had been washed away was refilled back of tho wall and over the sewer, A watchman has been employed during the year at the new reservoir. His duties have in- cluded the guarding the stone at the mouth of all of the shafts, except the one st Foundry branch, which is undor the care of the watch- man at the distributing reservoir. July 1, 1891, balance unexpended on all items of appro «+ $433,792.47 June 30, 1892, amount expended during fiscal ‘year.. 8,466.94 July 1, 1892, balance unexpended. 490,325.53 July 1, 1892, out liabilities. 146.08 July 1, 1892, balance available... 430,179.45 No ‘estimate for further appropriation submitted. ERECTION OF FISHWATS AT GREAT FALLS. At the commencement of the fiscal year opera- tions were in progress under the contract en- tered into June 9, 1891, with Isaac H. Hathe- way of Philadelphia, Pa., for the construction of fishways at Great Falls, the plans and speci- fications for which had been prepared by the commissioners of fish and fisheries, as contem- plated by the act making appropriations for the same. of War the en- only of the aqueduct dam disbursement of the | mag deocecrne Seg for at Greal Falls and for the funds appropriated The commissioner of fish and fisheries, hav- ing discovered that his plans for section 6 of the fichways were not adapted to the site of the work, new plans and specifications were pared by him for this and on the of September a supplemental contract was en tered into with contractor for the work under the new plans for section 6. By the terms of the contract the work was to have been completed before December 12, 1891, but the contractor finding that this would time to duly 1 1802 wd this wen granted set to 1, was ‘im, the additional expense to the United States by reason of such extension deducted on final settlement, as provided for in the contract. By reason of the uncertainties as to the amounts of excavation, concrete and rip-rap work that would be found to be required to completely finish sections 4,5, and 6 of the fishways, and of a doubt all of this of section 4 could ly to be desired, be- spring ets, with the appro- tion available for the fishways, after paying contractor the amount then due (the contract provided that the excavation, the concreto and the ri was’ to be done at rates per cubic yard), it was deemed advisable to enter into a supplemental contract wwith the contractor to completely finish gection ber | the improvement of the receiving 1° 10x12-inch timbers two feet apart. At Cham- | bi the future, following the examples presented by the great cities of Prope, to filter Potomac water it will be required, in order to reduce the cost of maintenance of filters, to settle the water as much as possible before it enters the hich | filter. Filtration being then probably out of the question at this time, the next mine the most im; it atep to imgroving the condition of the Potomac w is to provide an additional settling bax: so that when the river is turbid the water can have a longer time for depositing ite sedinicn ng i hillsides not only muddy water, but fertili and other substances from th Te- |-vated and grazing Innds of the watershed Teservoir is admirably adapted fe = ape J ital be or 8 storage pu water be rete wg th ped op gg ey oy Potomac and the margins be deepened and pro- tected. a Col. Elliot renews his approval of Capt. Symons’ plan for this purpose. 4 THE RECEIVING RESERVOIR. Col. Elliot recommends an appropristion for tvoir by | defects; deficiency in « of unpolluted water; deficiency in the capacity of by-conduit; bad condition of the by-conduit snd to prevent the filling up by silt and de- struction of the receiving reservoir now going ou. Under the latter bead Col. Elliot says: Before the erection of the dam forming the reserve the silt brought down by the Little Palle * ranch was carried on into 5 Since that time all of this silt has been arrested by and deposited in the reser- voir, with the result that the | upper part of the reservoir has been completely fil up and its capecity for storage reduced. Ualews thi process be arrented only a question of time when this reservoir, which probably cost more than $200,000,will be completely destroved. bd With the contemy improvement not only the polluted water from the surrounding » but all of the silt Brought down by ach an? the (ro other streams ty the veservoir.wwill be carried off 2 Potousas without entering the reservoir. Col, Eliiot says the entire eupply of water for Warhington ix dependent upon a short piece of conduit about 2,709 feet long, erected by the Interior Department during the war, and which is in very bad condition “I do not think there is any immediate danger that the by-conduit will cave in and thus cut off the entire supply of Potomac water, but its present condition gives « feeling of insecurity, which will continue until the works at the re~ ceiving reservoir recommended have been com- pleted. iy SHOOTING STARS. “From Chicago?” her tone was congealing; "Gainst that town she had plainly some feeling. But the young man replied To the miss at his side, “Believe me, I'm just in from Wheeling.” “Jack Wilkins broke his bicycle yesterday.” “Lucky fellow,” replied Willie Wishington. “line is ns wild as it was the first day I twied to wide it” His path in eweeping rig-zags ran. “So,” said the passer by, “The right of way goes to the man Who has the weight of rye.” An unconscious bumorist—the man who asked a muscular friend if it was hot enough for him. Bif_Bure A whiff and » whir An odor of heliotrope daintily rare Is flashed on the tremulous billows of at; The noise of a wheel for a moment's brief «pace, A dream of a delicate feminine face, “Tis gone in an instant—that vision so bright— ‘The bicycle girl's out of sight. “Yes,” he said, “I am becoming quite expert Tcan manage my bicycle with one hand.” “But,” replied the summer girl, “what's the use? Managing « bicycle isn't like driving, you know.” On the theory that it is best to be prompt in getting over the worst of « situation the follow- ing are presented. The list may be incom- plete, but we sincerely hope not: The L. A. W. and order society is with us. It is here for wheal or whoa. If you can’t bicyele borrow one. ‘There are general symptoms of that pneumatic tired feeling. It would be proper “wheel” pie. A small boy on « bike is a good deal of « hub- . to put bicycle meet ine re- | bub. The visitors will have to plead guilty to being ‘@ medal eome lot, The finest portions of bicycle meet are the stakes at the races, ieee BAPTIST YOUNG PEOPLE. (Close of the Convention at Detroit and Elec ton of Officers. ‘The visitors end delegates to the national convention of the Baptist Young People’s Union offAmerica opened the last day of their stay in De troit yesterday with an early morning prayer meeting, led by C. J. Spencely of Boston. Most of the pulpits were filled in the morning by dis- tinguished visiting Baptists. At 2 o'clock in the afternoons praise meect- was held, at the conclusion of which « discus- sion was bad on “The New Century Missions.” ‘The speakers and their addresses were as fol- “Young People and the Stewardship of a8 fa the rated i t i i r | | f i fl I I E i { f a' | & E Hi i il ie if [ i fi i i i ¢ i i i i Hf i lf i br i Ff | ti E it f el e s - k i F 7 i [ 8 F i