Evening Star Newspaper, December 13, 1887, Page 4

CITY AND_ DISTRICT. STREET RAILWAY EXTENSIONS, Letters of the District Commissioners. THE ANACOSTIA AND POTOMAC RIFER RAILROAD. District Commussioncrs have written H. A. president of the Anacostia and Potomac liver Railroad Co., that, as a general proposition they see at the present time no special objection ‘xteasion of his toad. They say: “In this ‘ction, however, your atteatioa ts invited to the following points which the Commissioners eve should be observed in the future extension of street railway privileges in the city, viz: ‘Yhat the wnnecessary multiplication of railway tracks should be avoided; that the Commissioners should have some lawtul jurisdiction and direction of the operation of the roads; that the affirmative petition of property owners ‘upon the line of the Proposed routes should be obtained; that a certain Proportion of the proceeas of the business of the roads should be paid into the District treas and that the details of construction, inciuding the pattern of rail and the method of paving the inter-track and inter. Tall spaces, should be subject to the approval of she Commissioners. Jam further instructed to state that the Commissioners reserve their final 5) wt a to the merits of the case until the Dill as Rnally drafted shall have been transmitted to them from Congress for consideration and report, THR PROTOSED GEORGETOWN AND TENLEYTOWN ROAD. ‘They have siso written Mr. K.H. Goldsborough, to reply to a letter from him, entinsing a draft of a proposed charter for the Georgetown and Tenley- town Railroad Company, which he submitted for their consideration, ‘The Commissioners say they See hO special objection thereto, unless it be the apparentiy unnecessary occupation of a portion of Water street from High to 34h, where a street rajlway does not appear to de of public benefit, While reservt their final fudgmeat upon the the bill shail have been > din Congress and referred to the Com- missioners for their repori, they believe that n the further extension of railway lines and holdings the same principles that are mentioned In their letter to Xr. Griswold should obtain. In addit.on to these points, the Commissioners say they are clearly of opinion that no portion of the track of the proposed railway shonid occupy any portion of the suburbin highways, but that the needtul right of way shouid be procured par- allel With the highway and exterior thereto, ‘The New Street Cars. SOME OF THE NEW CARS FOR THE FOURTEENTE STREET LINE IN THE CITY. ‘Three of the twenty-stx cars of the Washington ‘and Georgetown Raliroad Co.,which are to run from ‘the Capitol along the Avenue to 15th street and New ‘York avenue, thence out the 14th street branch to the Boundary havearrived, These cars,which were built by the Joun Stephenson Co,,New York,are nn- wsually handsome, The body of the carsare sixteen feet long by seven feet wide. They are painted a deep orange color, so they may be easily from’ the other cars of the line. Each wheel 18 protected by a life guard, Which Tenders gates upon the platforms un- necessary. The windows of the pew cars are larger, admitting plenty of light and allowing ngers to make observations without uncom- Rirtabiy stretching thetr necksand upon each wio- dow 1s a device to keep the window weil against ‘the metallic frame, not allowing it to rattle or any draught to enter.’ There is a ceiling ventilator in each car. The cars are equipped with improved running gear, which !sclatmed to contribute greatly twocomiort. ‘The seats in the car and backs are cushioned and covered with rich olive plush. ‘Within easy reach of each passenger 1s a signai which when pulled causes a small whistle to sotind, notifying the conductor of the passe wer’s desire to stop the car. The conductor com- municates with the driver by means of the accus- tomed bell, the rope of which ts operated only by the conductor. The interior of the new cars are finished in mahogany. “What I fear most,” Said President Hurt toa Star reporter to-day is the treatment these cars will Fecelve from children fud Women with dogs. The cost of each car vefore Jeaving the shops was $1,300. Mr. Hurt hopes to have the entire twenty-six cars running by the first of the coming year. Between the Capitol and the Treasury the cars willrun a minute and a haif apart, and along other portions of the route three mupuies apart. —_—-—_ Suspending a Pay-Bnspector’s Accounts BUT THE SECOND CONTROLLER THINKS CONGRESS SHOULD RELIEVE THE OFFICER. Second Controller Butier has suspended so much of the accounts of Pay-Inspector Caswell, Navy pay agent at New York, as concerns the payment of $709 to A. P. Boller & Co. in November, 1883, “for services of men and plant in building new tron pier at naval station Key West, Fla., Includ- ing all extra work in handling material and transportation,” &c. In this case it was shown that Congress’ made a specifle appropriation of $90,000 for naval wharf at Key West, and that cost of the work exceeded the appropriation by the amount in dispute. ‘The payment of the ex- cess Was authorized by Rear Admiral Nichols, at that time clef of the Bureau of Construction and , and charged to the contingent appropria- ton. ‘The Second Controller says that the pro- ‘Visions of sec. 3,679, prohibiting the expenditure of any sum In excess of specific appropriation, have been clearly disregarded in this case. He adds, however, that Pay-Inspector Caswell is no ‘Ways at fault in this trausaction, and that while the suspension agatust him must stand Congress should be asked to relieve ulm of the charge, in- asmuch as Rear-Admiral Nichols, Who authorized the payment, being dead, there is no oficer who can properly be charged With the expenditure. anger She Said it Was Her Daughter's Spirit. BOT WITNESSES TESTIPIRD THE SPIRIT WAS IN LIQUID FORM, AND ELIZABETH WENT BELOW. Elizabeth Moore, a colored woman about forty Years old, stood in the dock of the Police Court yesterday, holding in her arms a young baby. When arraigned on a charge of vagrancy, she said: “The spirit of my dead daughter visited me yesterday morning, and God freed my soul. It’s = Holy Ghost, and, judge, you know I can't help it.” Several witnesses testified that the defendant gets drunk almost every day of her life. One wit- hess sWore that it was not an unusual thing for her to get drunk two or three times a day. “Have you anything to say?” asked the judge. “Yes, sir,” answered Elizabeth. “My diuguter died two Years ago, and yesterday her spirit de- seended from glory; ‘ob, Lora.” “Jam atraid,” sald the judge, “that it 1s a bad spirit.” ‘She Was seat down for thirty days. ry Improvements at Laurel. Correspondice of Taz EvExrve Sran Lacret, Dec. 12. A petition ts being circulated, and is receiving many signers, to the legislature, asking for an euabling act, permitting the town to Issue from $5,000 to $10,000 tn bonds, to be used for street improvements, &c, ‘There ts great need of dwelling houses here, and ‘the searcity has been felt for some time. Houses costing from $500 to $1,000 reat for $10 to $15 per month and are eageriy taken. ‘Tne mill improvements have all been completed, machinery Is coustasty arriving, and tne number of hands empl. yea ite 500. It 1s expected ‘Unat the force next year will be considerably tn. creased. Pp rence anes Devistow IX AN ATTACHMENT CasE.—Y¢ arse & Seon ey ‘Ube court In the case of Wallace Elliott & Co, Ernest Maroney and J. F. Killian, was delivered by J Hagner, aMrming the decision below. December 20, 1566, an attachment was moved against Maroney, accompanied by an afMidavit stating that he was evading process by conceal- luent, and the marshal sei Xhe goods Killian be pel admitied a y to we sult, moved to quash the attachment, which was — a0 appeal Was taken Dy the ARRESTED FoR Puoraxrry.—In the Police Court yesterday, Lawyer Browning called Judge ‘Sueu's atiention to a charge of profanity two brothers, Ernest and Wm. Davis. The fatter, he sald, was present, bat bis brother was co ‘Ww bis Bed suffering from the effects of a blow re- ceived from Oficer Howeit"s club. He asked for a continuance. ‘The judge sald that if one of the defendants was ill he Wasentitied toa continuance, but the one who was present would have to stand Wial at once. He pleaded not guilty. ihe oficer testified that Sunday, on M street gout ‘west, be arrested Ernest Davis for profanity. He Fesisied and was about to tear witness’ coat when he struck him. The brother inverferred and used jyotane languace and witness also arrested him. he deiendent denied the charge, and both cases ‘were cuntinued unt Thursday. ScrNo His PARTNER YOR AN ACCOUNTING.—Chas. ‘T. smith has Bled a bill in equity, by Mr. JG. Higeiow, against Augustus Davis, jr., to settle the Partnership sccounts of C. T. Smith’ & Co. Com- pisiaaat states they procured the contract on June . Ist? to erecta warehouse for the Government Pring Omice for $4,311, on which they did $120 worth of extra work; that he advanced certain ‘ums during the work, and there is due Lim, besides ‘one-baif of Che net prolit of $2,000, $740. He that defendant kept the accounts and managed the Anancial affairs, and he refuses how to account fo nim as to the amiounts received, the expenses ——_»___ For RECEIYINa STOLEN Goops.—The case of Mra. Harriett A. Dorsey, colored, charged with receiv- ing goods alleged to have been stolen from the house of Sars. Sara A. Marshail, on @ street, was tried in the Poles Court yaad she was fined $50 or ninety days. —————__ THE CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS CLU Preparations for a Big Dinner by the East Washington Club. Ammeeting of the executive committee of the East Washington Children’s Christmas Club was held last evening at the residence of Appleton P. Clark, 119 6th street northeast, to make arrange- ments for their fifth annual dinner, which 1s to be given at Odd Fellows’ Hall, Navy-Yard, at 1 o'clock Wednesday, December 28. The working commit- tees were announced as follows: Dinner—Mra. W. C. Dodge, chairman, with Mrs. A. P. Clark, Mra. T. P. McCauley, Mrs. L. E. F. Spofford, Mra. Thos, W. Smith, Mra T.G. Jones, Mrs. Ward Morgan, Mra G. A. Hilton, Mrs. J. W. Babson, Mrs. E. A. Hilton, Mrs. J. A. Randall, Mrs. J. H. Wilkinson, Mra E. J. Ripley, Mra. A. C. Clark, Mrs. Geo. P. Zurhorst, and Miss Jessie Van Doren. Purchasing Commit- we—Mrs. L. EF. — Mra. T. W. Smith, aod Mrs. T, G. Jones. nations and Transport ation— Mrs. J. H. Wilkinson. Reception—Mr. Wm. Du- dois, Visitation and Distribution—Mrs, A. P. Clark, Mrs. L. EF. 8) lord, Mra J. W. Babson, Mr, Wm. Dubois, and Mrs. Dr. E. A. Adams. Gifts and Toys—Mrs. 'W. H. Stoutenburgh, Miss Loute Van Doren, Miss Ray Chester, Miss C. F. Boyden, Miss Carrié McNeely, Mr. Horace Dodge. Ways and Means. T. Stuart, W. C. e, J. W. Whelpley, W. H. Stoutenburgh, Thos W, Smith, SH. Walker, =H. P. Godwin, TT. B. Kalbt Geo, "M. Oyster, Chas. "G. Dulin, Capt. RW. Tyler, Dr. Ea. Adams, Jonn A. Mahoney, John T, Campbell, John E. Herrell, Dr. W. P. ©. ff . A. Pitzer, Frank Aldrich, Jonn . C. Hazen, P. Sousa and John H. O'Donnell. ‘The cominittee On ways and means are invited to meet at the Tesidence of Mr. Robert Leitch, No. 327 6th street Southeast, on Friday evening hext, at 7:30 o'clock. It ts contemplated to provide a dinner of turkey, meats, bread and butter, coffee, cake, apples, oranges, nuts, raisins and ice cream for 650 guests the poor children of East Washit ‘Bach chil ‘will Tecetve @ gift of a suitable toy and a box of candy to carry home, Donations of turkeys, Wmeatsand provisions of all kinds are desired, Money contribut.ons may be seut to Mr. Robert Letich, treasurer, No. 327 Guh street southeast, or handed to any member of the above committeds. ‘The executive committee will meet again Saturday evening at 6 o'clock, at which time reports from all committees are ‘expected. A handsome badye of orange silk ribbon with the letters “E. W. C.C. -. “87,” will be worn by the school children WhO ‘will constitute the membership of the club, to the number of nearly 2,000. Sa. 02 ‘The Proposed School Bill. To the Editor of Tar Evextyo Stan: ‘The enactment of alaw defining properly the reiftions between the school board and the Dis trict Commissioners is of great public interest. It 4s important that the dissensions, which have been so frequent since 1874, shall cease. But the Dill recommended by Dr. Reybura, Mr. Scott Smith, Gen, Hovey and otuers ought to be amended in several respects before it is approved by the Committee of One Hundred. In its present, form it is not so good as the bill that passed the House last winter, Let me state a few objections toit, L It goes into effect upon its passage. The pres- ent school ‘would be broken in half. New frustees, new superintendent, new assistants, new everything! All this alout, Say, the Ist 0. April, some two mouths and a bali before the end of the sent session. Don't be in such a hurry. Let us ave improvement, not anarchy. The new law should go into effect at the end of the year. 2. The board 1s to “perform, control and direct all executive duties in connection” with the schools. This Was not ip the former bil. What does ft mean? If it 1s not an idle generality, tt means that the trustees are to build, alter and pair school houses, make Dullding and other con- tracts, &., &c. In thls ese they will need a law- Yer, an auditor, an Inspector of bulldings, a book keeper, and otlier executive aids. ‘The phrase ls a rnetorical flourish and may be dropped witnout injury to the bili. 3. “supervising principals of schoo! divisions.” Isitiutended vo conilue the duties of exch of These oMicials to a single division? The usage 18 10 employ of (them ta inspections im all the all the schools of one alvisions, assigning. perhaps grade to one supervisor. ‘The change proposed is for the worse. These functionaries are not “prin- efpals” of schools and shouid be called “assistant | superintendents”—a name that connotes their | fun ns. And may discharge the sam‘ 4. * teachers, Superintendents, &c., “at thelr discretion.” Sucit an absolute power ought not to be given, During the term of her contract a teacher should not be discharged Without a hearing and proof of viola- tion of rules of of in ompetency. 5. No term of office for the superintendent is Imited, and no maximum of age 1s prescribed. An old inan might be put in for life. 6, “The books in ail the schools shall De uniform.” As it reads, this Is absurd. Are the bovks used ip ‘he Mrst and eighth grades to be the same? 7. No sites are to be bought or a school building erected by the District Commissioners without previous approval of the trustees or their commit tee, A provision something like this was struck Out of Last winter's bill before it was passed by the House, and there 1s no probability of the passage of any bill with this provision In it, ‘The purchase Of sites should be made by bonded officers, as aiso contracts for building. — Dabbling ta land pur- chases and building contracts would fatally in- ‘Yolve the board ip scandals, 8 Twenty-four trusiees are too many. There are, besides them, two superintendents aad eight supervisors, making a votal of thirty-four persons iu the mauagemeat. Of these ten are salaried and devote their whole time to the management, ‘The board would be made up of sixteen white and eight colored men, and would be a wrangling club —a theater on Which mediocre men would dispiay thelr vanity of notoriety. The able and higuly- respected men on the present board would decline mewbership of such a debating soclety, and the board would be of necessity made up of persons pressing for appointment, and pressed in turn by Sisters, cousins and aunts anxious to get office under the scuool board, We have never had so ood a School board as the present one, and it 1s ter policy not to enlarge its numaber. ‘The Whole tendency of municipal reform 1s to | concentrate responsibilty. Oue is var better than Unfee for executive work. Nast, in his celebrated picture of th Tweed ring, represents each rascal a8 potplng to the next man asthe man Who did it, 9. But Ue chiet detect of the proposed. Dill 15, that 1t provides no solution tor the dimicuity which has so often, Since 1874, disturbed the re- lations between the trustees and the Commis. sioners. This concerns requisitions and contracts for supplies, repairs, improvements, alteratious, &c. | The provision for a “report” by the board 1s inadequate; the Comimissioners are left tree to | contract, whether a report ts made or not. If It 1s contended that the general provision that the board shall perform, &., “all executive duties in | connection” with the schools exciudes the Com. | missioners from all action in such matters, Unis construction will not be accepted by the Commis- sioners, and it cannot be reconciled with the | clause ‘which recognizes thelr right to contract | for sites and erection of Dulidings Indeed, the Dill leaves the very point of trouble in worse con fusion than ever. “It settles satus.actortly the power of the trustees to appoint teachers; but, in View of the fact that the Commission-rs have never appointed a teacher, tuls 1s nota matter of first tusportance. In conclusion, I. respectfully Suggest lo the Committee of Oné Hundred that the bill be recommutted for amendment. If licked into shape it will receive the general Support of citizens. In Its presents erude form it will cause Strife imstead of ending tt. Many would prefer having tue colored schools placed in charge of & separate board rather than place the white schools in charge of @ board containing elght colored mew- bers, Cumic, —___ ‘Transfers of Heal Estate. Deeds in fee have been flied as follows: H. C. McCauley to Frances Clark, pt. C, sq. 916; $793.33. RB. Fendall, trustee, to Jacob Franz, lots 28 and 27 and pts. 28 and 29, bik. % T. & Bs sub, Mt Pl-assnt; $2,800. R. Fendail, trustee, to W. | thence FORTY YEARS OF EFFORT. An International Council of Women to ‘Meet tm this City. HOW THE PORTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE WOMAN SUFFRAGE MOVEMENT WILL BE CRLEBRATED—AN ‘ENDEAVOR TO SECURE WOMAN'S BQUALITY IN STATE, CHURCH, AND HOME. Instead of the annual convention of the National ‘Woman Suffrage Association, held usually in this city tn January, an “International Council of Women” will be hekd here in March to celebrate the fortieth anniversary of the woman suffrage movement. This council will be convened March 25 next at Albaugh’s Opera House and continue for one week. The call for the council was issued by the officers of the National Woman Su‘rage Association, of which Elizabeth Cady Stanton 1s president, Susan B. Anthoay first vice-president, Matilda Joslyn Gage second vice-president, Ellen H. Sheldon, of this city, recording secretary, and Jane H. Spofford, of this city, treasurer. ‘The call says: “The first publicdemand for equal educational, Industria, provessioual, and. political rights for women was made in a convention held at Seneca Falls, New York (U. 8. A.), in the year 1848, To celebrate the fortieth anniversary of this event an international council of women will be con- Yened under the auspices of the National Woman Suttrage Assoctation, in Albaugh’s Opera, House, Washington, D. C., 0h March 25, 1888, Tt 1s tm- possible Lo over-estimate the far-reaching influence 9f such «council. An interchange of opinions on the great questions now agitating the world will Touse women to new thought, will intensity their love of Uiberty, and will give them a realizing sense Of the power'of combination. However the gov- ermments, religions, laws, and custums of nations May differ, all are’ agreed on one point, namel; Man's sovereignty in the state, in thé Churc and in the home. In an international coun- cil _women hope to devise new and more effective methods for securing in these three institutions the equality and ju,tice which they have so long and so earnestly sought. Such @ council Will impress the important lesson that the position of women anywhere affects their po- sition everywhere. Much 1s said of universal brotherhood, but, for weal or fof woe, more subtle and more binding, is universal sisterhood. Women, recognizing the disparity between thelr achieve- ments and their labors, Will no doubt that they have been trammeied by their political sub- oniination. ‘Those active in great philanthropic enterprises sooner or later that, so long as women are not_ acknowl to be the poittical equslsor men, thelr judgment on public questions wii! have but little weight, | Itis, however, neither intended nor desired that discussions in the Inter- national Council shall be lmited to questions touching the political rights of women. Formal invitations requesiing the appointment of delegates will be tssued_ to__repre- sentative organizations in every department of women’s Work. Literary clubs, art unions, temperance unions, labor leagues, missionary, peace, and moral purity societies, charitavle, pro” fessional, educational and industrial assoctauons Wil thus be offered equal opportunity with suft- rage societies to be represented in what should be the ablest and most imposing body of women ever assembled. ‘The council will continue elght days, and Ils sixteen public sessions Will afford ample opportunity for reporting the various phases of Woman's Work and progress in ail paris of the World during the past forty years, It is hoped that all friends of the advancement of women will lend their support in this undertaking. Tunnel South Carolina Avenue. To the Editor of Tax Evextxa Stan: Let the Baltimore branch of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad curve off to the southward from its present track, beginning at a potnt far enough be- yond Mills’ Station to permit a tunnel under Bla- densburg road, thence due south through the Valley LO the westward of tue Reform School wot the Eustera Branch is reached, along which proceed (Canneling Benning’s road) Wo'a point opposite the ead of South Carolina avenue, then tunnel straight wader that avenue to Reservation 17, and up Vir~ ginla avenue Co the proposed union depot at 7th to Sun streets, Let the Metropolitan Branch of the Baltimore and Ohio Raflroad curve off oward the southeast at @ point about half @ miie south of Brooks’ sta- Uon, makin a cut throtigh a depression that ex- ists in the ridge just south of Harmony Cemetery, between the race course and Ivy City, thence through a tunnel under the Bladensburg road, near the Western end of Dr. Palmer's piace, nd thence down the valley along the base of Mt. Hamiiton, until a junction ts Teached near the Eastern Branch, Then tue Baltimore and Potomac Railroad might leave Its present track at a polut Just south of Bennings road and ‘run over a new bridge straisht to Virginia avenue tunnel, &¢, ‘These routes are based on a consideration of the topographical features of the country and afford the best natural routes by which to enter the city. ‘Ye lay of the land 1s such that Une proposed tun nels under Bladensburg aud Benaings roads Would not necessitate the changing of the present grades of the roads, and both branches of the Baitunore and Onto would drop down to the river wy easy grades, and where Very litle cutting and Muing Would be required. South Carolina avenue has an elevation of 70 to 90 feet nearly Its whole length, and Uns tunel would be about Lig uities 1oug, reaching from near the river almost Lo New Jersey avenue, and the avenue being 165 feet wide, a four-track tunnel might be vullt without en daagering the toundation of any house. ‘The ma- Yerial taken from the tunnel Would bulid the re- quired fills up and acro-s the Eastern Branch. ‘The following are some Of the advaatayes Which At ks believed tits proposition possesses: Gives a Toute which would probably be wcceptabie to everybody, and to Wiileh not a single vbjecuon coull reasonably be raised. Gives the Baiimure and Ublo the Shortest route that couid be nad (consisvent With the Laterests of the elts) trom the proposed unton depot to Buitiinore, and lengthens the Metropolitan Draneh only about halt a mile. Gives the Baltimore and Ohio the best natural routes (topographically considered) and the cheap- est to build by Which to enier the elty, Shortens the Balumore and Potomac Katlroad about alt a mille. Gives route over Which bot Toads could maintaln the highest rate of speed east of New Jersey avenue. ‘Tue new routes run throught lo- calities Where land is cheap. Requires uo tunnels outside of city limits except under county roads, ase of city tunnel could be divided between the two railroads No rullroad appears on the Surface In Une eity unuil Reseryation 17 13 reached, Where the freigit depot has been proposed. (Hi Street northeast is a great thoroughfare, over whi = Uraver fromm Biidensburg and Bennings Toads passes, and A grade railroad across that Strvet, which 18 proposed in the Toutes hereto. fore "suggested, "is. very objectionable, to Say nothing “of any other streets.” No grade railroad should ~ be permitted ‘in North or East Washingion if it can be avolded by any feasible plan; aud 1t can be avoided by tits plan). Gives tuunels unde. Beunlogs and Bla- Geusburg roads, and avotds ‘interference with the new Eastern Branch bridge at the end of Penusyl- vaua avenue, (The B. und P. RK tracks that sist at present from Keservation 17 to Bennings road Will be abandoned). Will not depreciae tue value of a single foot of land, (which Other routes would do). Will eahauce thé Value of inuch prop- erty by withdrawing the presence of objectionavie ratlroads, (Walch Will remain if eltuer of the otuer routes be adopted). “Takes aWay all the tracks for a mile to the north of Boundary, mak- ing Uhat section more desirable for residences. ‘The abandoned roadbeds can be used for avenues, whic are needed by the sections turough which they run. (Especially could there be made a magnin- cent direct and almost level avenue to Ivy City ud beyond. Also, Ube old railroad bridge across Eastern Branch, could be appropriated to public use, thus giving additional direct und cheap factlt- es for communication with Maryland.) Finally, avoids all objections that have hereto- fore been made to all other suggested routes. AS. an option, use North Carolina avenue tn lieu of ‘South Carolina avenue, C. B. HEMINGWAY. ae Arrested for Fraud, OFFICERS OF THE CONTINENTAL LIFE INSURANCE COM- PANY HELD FOR COURT. P. Mevealf, lot 19, DIK.17, do.; $862.50.; ‘lot 14, bik. ‘and pts. 8, do.; $2. J. W. Nixon to Barzeila C. Betts, lot 26 and pt. 25, — gy marty a. e pu. to ai, 3q. 465; x ipscomt rust to Emily 8. Chisholm, lot 4, Emly & bm 19; $1,543 Chisholm to’ b. b. Thompson, saune property ge ter, lot 4, 3q. 1084; $—. Catherine P, Wormiey to saihe, saine property; ‘g— bh W. Latimer ‘to same, same property: $—. SD. Webb to Olive Cox, pt. 3, sq. 3370; $7,200. R. 1. Wallach, trustee, [OE yy 9875. lie Mi. BU 3, 89. 337; $6,800, ms ‘The Courts. CovRt—Judge Merrick. Yesterday, Walker 4 me decedent awtered. rd Melntire agt. Mclatires security tor coat ‘$100 by trustee ‘suthgetzed, and bale Bot aside ond re-sale authorized. = CRIMINAL CovRT—Judge Montgomery. Yesterday, James H. ae as. Mquor bay Faw mn brought in on bench i Janne Graham, house 3 motion new trial, John Catey; on trial, ‘Omevrr CovetT—Judae Coz. Yesterday, Wright's executor agt. Deart a ‘@ict for plalntit n Soa eae oni ver A Hartford, Conn., special to the Philadelphia Press, December 12, says: Financial and insurance cireles were shaken to thelr center to-aay by the arrest of Sec! Rovt. E. Beecher ana Chief Bookkeeper Isasc W. Hakea, of the Continental Life Insurance Co., the tormer on the ground of inaking false returns and the latter for making false entries. For several yearsit has been known {that the Continental was shaky, Dut tt was not three years ago, that anything like the true tacts came out, ce that time matters have slowly developed until a few weeks ago, when In- surance Commissioner Filer began tion, which led him to ition the court for the appolutment of a receiver. ‘Two weeks ago President Parsons resigned, and this fact_hurried along the investigation. In the betore the court on Saturday it was hiated by the atior- neys for the State that the officers of the company have been guilty of criminal negligence. A War- Tant was also issued for the arrest of Parsons, Dut he has fled, and is believed to be a resident of Mon. real at prevent. Hie pleads Ce" Girections. “The peusity 1s no. lese thas sae Ye nor more than years in State ‘they be issued for the arrest of other individuals, cipatiy omicers and employesar the company. Fone attorne} tale says that only boues Femain of the Continental Life Insurance Co. ‘The carcass has been plucked and picked clean during past tree Years, oBloers and employes alike, ‘agrand scramble for the spoils. ————o 4. fees Lowoxes ox Tata—The long polsouer ot Wille" ‘wobtason, Liase's. Re 3 Slee} eis Pas ur ‘the Supreme Judicial Court at East Mass, yo Fi ton. Charies cause sown why they were ramorede oo ‘Tus Reseuiocs Moscow Stupexra—The dis. turbances seats oa eee, eat the ‘students ands body ‘was Killed and several were 2f gthorg were arrested. ease Serious outbteak is Chinese ‘Mrs, John Jacob Astor i sep THE EVENING STAR: WASHINGTON, D.C.. TUESDAY. DECEMBER 13, 1887-SIX PAGE Waar We Have To Sar ABOUT TURCOMAN CURTAINS. We have between 500 snd 600 pairs thst we shail puton sale this week. Positively the greatest display of heavy hangings ever opened upin this city and st prices to agreeably surprise you If you do not need ‘them now it will pay you to buy for futare use, A LIST OF PRICES: Agood Raw Silk Curtain Tinsel Striped Dado for 82.85 0 pair. A better Curtain for $3.10 a pair. Something better for $3.98, with Chenille Dedo. ‘Elerant Raw Silk Turcoman, fall size, Chenille Dado, at 94.75 a pair. A besutiful line, $5.50 « pair, A beautiful line, 96.25 pair. Few ali Chenille, $7 pair. An elegant line, 7.50 a pair, An clegant line, $8 a pair, ‘Then another line, all Chenille, Silk finish, and gen- ‘erally sold for all Silk, at $9.95 » pair. A supurb line, better quality, #11. Fine Silk Turcomans, $12.50, Another lot $13.75. Imported Silk Sbelas, $14.50. ‘Fignred and Plain. ‘These Curtains come in all colors, as gold, olive, blue, red, terrs cotta, &o. In Plain Goods by the yard— There is Bulgaria, hesvily tinseled, at 650. s yard. Egyptain Strip, 75c. a yard. Chenille, plain colors, $1.45 ayard. Silk Shela, @2.75 0 yard. Special Japanese Portiers, Elegantly Beaded, $3.50 cach. Our line of Fancy Lambrequins and Table Covers for the Holidays bss never been equalled by us. ‘Our Upholstery Department 18 on the First Floor. Until after the Holidays our establishment will be open until 9 p, m. L A NNN 985g 7% 7 NN § E ran ERY | sd tun 24 NWN Sst BBB U RRR BB § U RoR &°% Pei p BY Goo fe BBB ‘ww R ece H C74 i RI & & Te PPR, Pad z ce BBB pee $3 * Be £ RE %? = ONE PRICE. 49 420, 422, 424, 426 7th st., 417, 419 Sth ot A aa aa Axa aA A w~wwa x o www w dy BPRS SITY 89% Wwww Aa BYR ERS TS SS G co WoW AAR RN ONNILN NN Goo = To reduce our stock to its proper level we are com- elled to increase our sales for this month by $10,000. The surplus goods we advertised at » sacrifice last ‘week are going so much more quickly than we antici- Pated, as not only to assure us of more than the de- sired increase in sales, but to warn you in due timeto “buy now.” It ismoney in your pocket; for when these surplus goods are gone there will be no more at the prices named. Buy now, if you wish to secure— Ladies’ Second Beat Quality Rubbers st 2350, Misses’ Spring Heel Rubbers at 21c. Men's Rubber Over Shoes at 36c. Ladies’ $4 Hand-Made Button at $2.95. Ladies’ Kid and Pebble Button at 95c. Glove-Laced and Congress, for tander feet, 1.15. Boys’ Seamless Vainp Button at $1.20. ‘Misses’ Genuine Kid and Goat Button, $1.18. Childs’ Spring Heel Kid and Goat Button, 70c. Gents’ Solid Sole Calf Boots at $1.85. Fine Calf Hand-Sewed Shoes at $2.95. Gents’ Hand-Embroidered Velvet Slippers, 62c. WM. HAHN & CO's RELIABLE SHOE HOUSES, Main Store: 816 7th st. ‘West Branch: 1922 Penns. ave, East Branch: 231 Penna, ave.s.¢. OUR HOLIDAY GIFT: An elegant 18x24 Steel En- raving presented to every purchasér. Take your choice from our twenty-five artistic designs, n18-2m J.C. Horcnrsox, : IMPORTER. RARE AND BEAUTIFUL DDD. A s aa ¥ eo an hARDRKER: CHIEFS. 1.000 Dosen Ladies’ White and Colored Embroidered Eee Serre Handkerchiets, from 250.084. 7 = | LACE HANDKERCHIEFS. FOSTER KID GLOVES. EDUCATIONAL LADIES GOODS. MOME AND DAY SCHOOL FOR BOYS Pupile prepared for Ghurcs abd Concert S.-C RE "ET German conversstion, Terms reascusble and Kigieest feotimoniala’ Box No, 4 Star ofice. owe “O; New JANUAY 2 1888, Four months’ course, $00, sO MARTIN COLLEGE Bead forests. logue. 410-3m yy: a ‘Suaxesreare” ‘Three monthe’ course, £6. CONVERSATION bakit three Barer col » 810. Vor cul DI EATHING, three mouths’ in th, 810. IARTYN OOLLEGE. (ATE NS inany ent. d10-3m_ 66 snarreans tT CERES Page Ma Ae rs v.. Th ‘catalogue free. eferences: Hon. AH. “Atty-Gen,: Rev. Dr. PN rot, Ales. Melville spd andzeds. pay HE OF ELOCUTION Pa: HY, 313 6th st. n. w., half a block eaat of City P.O 219-3 ay . LOCUTION LESBONS_ E Miss FAUILY ©, FRECH, _ Langone given at pupile’s hcimee if desired. 410-10" Nt PPOMa Suan mangos» is u __W-tme_8 Grant Place, bet. Oth, 10th, G snd H ote, 'HORTHAND—PRIVATE LESSONS. THOROUG! Siriter. ‘Aovly between Sto RCs Torme reasonable. Paty (6st ther 2s & 0. DAVIS, Teacher of Pian: Harmony, _ €3-008w* Moi tee rag gh = 85 to 8 ae forms 83. 4 ROOK’ ACADEMY—H03 ‘L FOR Be Sareea N, Principal, Brookville, Montromery EMOVED T0724 THIRTEENTH UNTILJUNEL R ‘Author French System of Sound. a Call Moniay, Wadnenday, or Friday from 4:30, or address box 398, Washington, D.C. of thinking in Freneh and s jauctation in ten Tossous practical use of huggawce in. thirty 1 OF $15, second axe. Ieasgn free. Heterences, Hon. and Mrs. 8. 8. Cox. oe SHING" NSERVATORY OF MUSIC, ST. Wee eee aan ves advantages. 0. 8. BULLARD, Director. am 7 ‘ONE DESIRING TO SECURE A THOROUGH i come ai Stnw. Prof. H. OE, Ar Mt of Sorbonne, RS. A_CROWN, TEACHER OF CABINET OR Voice ‘culture, harmouy and th ‘basé, $86 13th stew 3:30 The art MANES KINDERGARTEN AND) ayp Mis. MASS Bamany scuoor nak NDERGARTEN, NOKMAL TRAINING CLASS. 1918 Sunderland Place,south of Dupont Circle. 41-3m MP\HE MISSES KERR'S LONG - ESTABLISHED SCHOOL FOR YOUNG LADIES: AND LITTLE GIRLS, 1223 15th st. ow Rey. P,, Chapelle, BB. Rew. Win:‘A. Bartlett, D. D.: Mr, E Frances Rims, of Riggs & Co.: W. W. Johp- ston, M.D. ZT, Sowers, M. D.; Mr. Frances i Mobun, Mr. Wm. 8. Thompson, Mr. L. E. C. Colltere, AM. a38-1m IGNOR A. A. IANNOTTA, MASTER OF THE OLD Italian Method of the Art of Vocalization, is pre- red to receive papile,and can be interviewed at 1017 Sotiattatws, betecu 10a a and Sim. ana 2a ae. mn. 22- Lm LASSES IN HE ART STUDENTS’ LEAGUE, Life, | ortrait, Still-Life, Water-Color, and Antique. ft tis Studion TiS Penossivania ave’ Tostructipe: Messrs. A.G. HEATON and DELANY GILL; Misses ADAMS and SYLVESTEK. Terms, per mouth: Lite or Portralt, 80.00; Water-Color oF Antique, 83.00, m1s-Lmn* COLLEGE, ai "The Hisivest Bandara Business Coltene tsk Theory, Practical and Banking Departments ‘Day and Evening Sessions. ACADEMICAL COURSE. Writing, Graminar, Rhetoric, History, Geography, Arithinetic, Alera,” The studies in this course elec: tive, Cataldques,freo on application at College Arei oor, from Wm Ho 8 mas oF ty mall n FRANCIS G. MART! M., Principal. 'N. President, ©.K.URNER,C.E., A. seipal COLLEGE, COR. 7TH established 22 a16-4m. PENCERIAN BUSIN jaud D sta.n.w. Entrance on D st. re. Th ly equipped. Young men and women $eined for bustuoss of obetal positions, Three eoaraae, Practical Business: Stenoeraphy.. Typewnting Gi "Raid Writing. Student muy enter at yuna. larshipequarteny or montlay ine us any time. Year scl stalliuent rates.” Graduates alw trated circulars free at Coll in demand. OF ‘ALL GRAD. 8 OF STUDY; Prepares for college, An- apoli West Point. all examinations. sobs MIVE INSIITUE.& w.cor. Bibiand K eta. nw. "Tae nentrrz scuoor oF LANGUAGES, WASHINGTON, 728 14TH ST. N. W., 54 Tremont 8t.; Brooklyn, 40 Fegroust craintax in French, Geruany Syestah Be Gonversational knowledge in ONE or TWO TERMS. 20 in sinall clasnes., alto private ieenons. heat recerences. ‘Terms bexin How. a6 WiasutxcTox CHOOL OF ELOCUTION AND Or tory. Elective, English, aud College Preparatory. Se eee ‘TAMMERING CURED._REFERENCE TO REST- dents of Washington sid others who have been, per- Tuuiently cured. “Sclemite methods. Mes. STE- Ness HABT, Principal Washinton ‘of loce: a. ame Dawe. AND PAINTING TAUGHT BY COM- petent teachers, Terma $s per month, three es. aona'’t week, ‘Special classes for Children on Saturday St#1.50 per month. Studio S21 11th st. nw. oS-3uie JFPRENCH LESSONS, PRIVATE OR IN CLASSES, Paha PELE «from Paris) will, give lessons a and at pupils’ homes, jent pro- Danelation and thorough instructiou, O10 15th LW. Polesue ‘T. VERNON SEMINARY, Me ooNOe Te Wee ana 1130 11th at French apd Engiish Boarding and Day School for ? ‘Young Ladies aud Little Girls Academic, Intermediate and Pri ents — Geremodivtanen schol ouldibe coptlnine CHALE. ae ee with steam , Tasr Mest Go. ‘TWO OF THE MOST ASTONISHING REDUCTIONS O8 CLOAKS WHICH WE HAVE EVER MADE iene ee Fatlor-Made 10.00. ‘7—Nutria and Plush Trimmed, were $9.00. YOUR CHOICE OF THEM AT EAUTIFUL TREE TRIMMINGS (GNOW, TIN- ‘Horns Burrs, Gilt and Bilver Notions), Scrap ctures, Sinus ch 7 lowers ‘Toys, Favors, terials: . ‘VAY OodLD, 43 os for BERR Se at 26-Lm* wen eS ln oh meee RE ee eget OES ae Mus M. J. Praso. 1309 F st. n.w. (rs, Hunt's) om New York with the latest styles HAIR GOODS. ing ry ection in “SiitLls, AMBER, ana DULL AL special ee JET ORNAMENTS, ‘Hair Dressed aud Bangs Shingied. 219-1 JPMENcH sTyLe Deessrs AND WRAPS F Tnported trtiemtnge TA ings, MADAME A. B, Ne 830 N. Howard st., baltimore, ARI iE BEST 1) we NTON FISCHER'S DRY CLEANING FSTAB- HMENT AN: LE WORKS, 906 r. ea and Gents Garaente of al Kinde Cleaned tad and Dyed without being ripped. ‘Ladies’ Evening Dresses 5 ve years Prices SY eet Fer ase RENCH DYING, SCOURING. ING ESTABLISHMENT, 1205, Sow Bork avenue irat-class Ladies’ and Gent's work of every descrip- “ANTON AND CAROLINE LERCH. Formerly with A. Fischer aud Mason § is OOL GARMENTS MADE “UP OR RIPPED, ‘A FISCHI Soe Oot. SS ASNEx Be EY, 430 107 ST. N.W. Makes Corsets to order in every style and mate: ani intees perfect ft and comfort. ‘SPECIALTIES ARE— French Hand-made Underclothing, Merino Underwear snd finest Imported Hosiery Patent Shoulder Braces, and all Dress Heform Goods, French Corsets and Bustles. Children’s Corseta and a $1 Corvet (Miss H.'sown make) that for the price is unsu: . B—French, German, and Spauish spoken. mrl¢ ___ HOUSEFURNISHINGS (Wormerly with P, Hanson Hiss & Ca.) wht PAPERS. We har st received s lurve consignment of in atten, We are! selling all 100 pack jit Papers from fee to'30, Per POOR All work fusruntecd Sietclec, resco Painting and Tinting S"TEPHEOX & BRO, 608 7th st =. ‘Tih streetcars pass tho dove, pres Inselecting a Heating Stove tt wit! be to yourinter. est to inspect our fmmense assortment, embrecius all styles and the latest designa, which we are offering 1 low prices, Keoping only first-class mechanics, we are prepared to do ail kinds of repairing in the best wan- er, euyecuauly AwLevveN aud 2UruaCE. Ava CHapeoe Frere sverrned W. & JENKS & CO., 717 7thst. INTER RESORTS OT SPRINGS, N. C. radical beesteee peace ont siete \e-cs nentfal w xs MOUNTAIN PARK HOTEL. Open all year. ‘Table of superiorxcelience. First cise every Particular, Steam heat Heqalar tou perature. HOT SPRING WATER BATHS in marble pools, and porcelain tubs, Unexcelled tn curative properties ur as a luxury. Physician fendance. Hor further inforniativm address 4. C. JUDD, 26-s,tu,thIm F YOU WANT THE BEST FUEL SOLD eg Inthe District at Fair Prices, callon ‘Thirteenth year bexins OCTOBER 6. For, OP bal, JOHNSON BROTHERS, 3-4 aE 1 SOMERS. oo MBotupply more familie with a ALD: oe COAL, COKE, Woop van Soy moat posers ‘Than any firm in the United States, English and, French Hoarding and Day School for | | wharves, Depot, and Mailrosd Yard, 12th and Water 2 Yonf teetun September Se 1887, “iain Office: 1202 ¥ st. a.w. Primary, Intermediate, Academic. Wellesley Prepar. Brauch Ofiess 1515 Tah se mw, 3740, Penneylys: story, Art and Musical Courses taught by a’corps of niaave. nw. 3d and K sts, Bw 112 st. DW, 12th ers. instructo sia we lish enc, ay Penmanship, Class Drawing, | “Gouucction with ain ofice by elephoue. + _3v20 u yupils in distant parts of the city. Oe ampere cease Ey cla sdafees the pratcipa Mise ANNX KEET FINANCIAL ‘WWASHINGTON ACADEMY oF TELEGuAPHY, | F at, Waar Pre iew. toome? & anda, ar’ |'To Lxvestors. ‘0o18-2m* GRADUATE OF HARV, TEACHING asbingtou, 7 Acsiscos fa tiv aenLst ep ‘st5 aw Fre Srrous as BEHREND’S BALTIMORE STORE, 908 7TH STREET NORTHWEST. SPECIAL No. 1. S4inch CURTAIN LAGE inrich designs, tape bound, snd worth adc. Now en SPECIAL No. 4. Ravy, apd ‘Mousse green. Be et mm Thave some first-class 3, 4,5 and 6 per cent divi dend paying stocks, to which I invite attention. FRANK H. PELOUZE, Dealer in Stocks and Bonds, a10-3t 20 Kellogg Building, 140 F st. 15 14TH N.W.—TEETH 1 ver Doce pexaier, fect tty sets ol ‘Veoth, Operations (ONT ron 124.8 M—Past Mast Dasiy’ for Warrenton, Chase ry Nicas Gee Uhio ie. the our wile amd Rtstione os other 0 Movteomery, Ne ‘vis: that of offering Coffee not Liman. Ad Tone . “and more Tima Iiversd ty the customer” ELEMONZD a sbrerepore, Bor F > PANY. 425 Oth ets bet Daud a"'Doee not somneet for acept Sunday, for LJ ~ Ag 8 Frovm Fro: weruam with & NRK for Lavy antivine B10 pane 4 Soo FM Nesters ay act Wasven r Sear line ot « Ohio Toate. Pullmne. Lor ttle aie Yor tpuchene, Becta ao Tock Sod ail ota ‘Dani c e a ea Ata Pexteong Ses ‘THE CELEBRATED MINNESOTA 54TEET aire east PE PROCESR, we i134. vend _ bury arrive, tn We at ‘Reware of tmttetions of the Name and Brand, sedbe sotteavibie et x sure and see to it thet either eacks of barrels read sleeping car reservation faformatiog = Tan ence CERES” i “j i Tas Lon” en ant "General Pessenger Agest And have the tmprintof ALTIMORE AND OHIO KAILBOAD. - IN EFFECT NOVEMBER 20, 1887. TWO GOLD wxDats Attached, None genuine without thetwe geld modais. | , For Cit Ciscinnati and St Louisa Exp daily 2 30 and bait Sgr Mitisburm and Cleveland, Exp. day 10 Soamy, wemourace — | Fy pinientvesaurn titer oy ory ‘Wholesale Flour and Grain Dealers Ratgeyatine Soe, Fe te Burs : R 64: ‘BREAKFAST ee “58. sista ‘0 snd 830 am eS Et yet DELICIOUR, NOURISHING, ABSOLUTELY pa tations between Wasbtffirton and Ratti. PURE. COSTING LESS THAN 6.40, 8 30, am. 12-10, 3-0. 440,043 ONE CENT PER CUP. pam. to, Sunday, # 20 am. 1'30,'S 30, my3-eolmasel-2odm #40 and 11 am, ouiy pm and 15. eas STS pm oe? a a Nw Eenaw pber made sid inermeaiats nations, 17:00 pam, SAUSAGE. ‘ure tral ins leave We ton on Sunday only af (Orders are pow being taken :10 p.m. stopping st stations on Metrupulitaa for Weekly Supplies of this . Qcticlons: = FREDERICK. 18:40 am, t2.30pm. 15 30n, Itcomes in packages com HAG! - Lp inte *%: pom pars taining two pounds each. strive from sce Ma 20 om, 4 8:45 p.m. from Cincinnati and St Leujs dail 20 gs ya Sin ghd’ 25pm, from Mtiaburg, day, 720 sm Spe - = Chester apd Wilmington. 10.45 am. 2-20, 710 ana 30 p m.. dally, and #1 -50 pan From bd intermediate juste north of Bade wapore 16.800 ys aa Favsr Bez Fucsr $25 8 207 20.8 0" To By —— 5 10, 5. AS 30 ob USE ONLY THIS BEER AND BE Tiss eto 3 bre io ao : BAPrY. 128,6:10,5 <2. 6:38, 80, 6 hese ANHEUSER-BUSCH ‘Com 18T Veta, Faust a CLEMENTS, Manager, _B21___ C.K LOD, Geveral Possenger Agent. De, ran RENE cares a makin ce FECT SOONG 13, 1887. s _ PIANOS AND ORGANS. _ EX yee tary 817 f ee | Ber 7 and 4.40 p.m daily, BEAUTIFUL CHRISTMAS PRESENT. KITHER A cashes Bre. Weber Lat of Fiacher oF ab | For An 20 and 9:00 a.m. 12-05, 420, and Onven ADERS & STAYMAN, 6:00 nm. daily, except Sunday. Sundiys, 9-00 n1-3m O34 F street nortiiwent, ira ES eet | Ye " “ wood, r, i fe eEStty. FiscHEs For Aisuandtin G00," meee Mt hogans: Prench Walnat other ‘2'04 noon, 2 3, 8 sty SANDERS & STAYMAN, O34 Fat sna 137 vim. So eho id OUR FORBGOTNGGARDH | For bichmsond'and the Bor R READING OUR FOREGOING CARDS, ego mua tet our poe stearate ed ou ee ree easiest SANDELS & STATMAN, Fong and 10 _n1-3m sj S2eFainw. | (erceg Monday NO OR ORGAN NOW. [IF IT 1.07 am. 2: ELECT YOUK fs titended, for & CHRISTMAS PRESENT. make . 23 ws Os: 13 N.C st,” Baltimore, Md; 121 ietmonas . 8" “ORGANS. NEARLY HAVE Deca, made and sold. ‘The chotoe of od Hieiane the ‘world over. New sips for ‘parlor HARMED aiteal Etna asm 034 Fat ow. Pixos, RENTED, TUNED, | REP: Ex. ‘changed, Organs for rent, tuned and. a 43-3m won at the office, nort ania avec be deft. for the i and at POTOMAC RIVER BOATS. D™ "ER Sen ee se SANDERS & STAYMAN, 34 TEINWAY & SONS AND SQUARE Pomp 5 eager SESE ree etme ‘will call beck 2k Sealmecagaspeeaioncd xpress ee ‘ag LEE ees vectaty and attended oy and after the 15th 62 for EDWARD F. DROOP, Sole Agent, = (Late W. @ Matsarott& 0a), MT. VEKNON! At the old stand, 925 Pa ave, = ‘ALLET & DAVIS PIANOS, sys fay Gareps uta? for "pianos which ‘are. selsc wai 2 Girmont Sena WALLET & DAVES OO, G11 ots st awe ol 1. L BLAKE, Captain. _ "SEAS ENS PEER ese DET? ‘wothache without GBATEFUL—COMFOBTING. azps's cocod i aaa “Bye Wearetul spphcstion of ‘Mr. has with a Seeger eormerae i et ea Se Stamens JAMES EPPS & 0. ‘Bouxsopathic Chemist tema Louden, bu land ‘British, Danish and French West India Islauds && =. BARRACOUTA, ‘Bailing 17th Dec., 28th Jan. and thereafter, day or more at St. Croix, st Kitts An- abe. TE ten alé-tatha3n ora [Se oer aE ee |e eee 32 SSS Peel aR PEN ve we Die Serr ——