Evening Star Newspaper, September 17, 1890, Page 5

For Wows : suffer from nervous and physical debility rreat ie found in taking Ayer's Sarseparilla It pro- duces the rapid effect of s stimulsnt, without the in- reection that follows the use of stimulants. result of taking this medicine iss permanent in- (erence of strength and vigor, both of nutad and body. “Taod “I have been a victim for the psst ral weakness with turns of fainting. Have us semedsen, but with little relief “ill t used Barsaperilla, Some siz months since remedy and am greatly benefited,"— Miss Bomerville, Mass. “This is to certify that I have been asing Ayer's Sar- gapurills tor some dane, and tt hee done mea world of It bas cured my headache, cleared my blood helped me in every way, and I ain determined to it so long as I need such # wedicine.”—Mra. Taff, 162 1st street, Lowell, Mass. AYER’S SAPSAPARILLA, Prepared by Dn. 3. C. AYER & CO,, Lowell, Mass. Gold by Druggists. $1, siz 85. Worth 5 s bottle. m9 SS ee ee ee Maz. A. Roerrear Sass: “The prircipal tale-bearer of age is the akin of the human face." To regsin s youthful appearance we fuust scale this outer shin off and form s new skin en- tire. Mme. A. Rupport's world-renowned Face Bleach does this without injury or harmful effect, cutting the fallous filling of the pores and drawing out completely discolorations or impurities, One bottle, $2: three ttlen (usually required to clear the complexion), $5; nt toany address. Call at office and see young sir! with one side of her face cleared and other side #s was caminally, showing vast change. or send 4c. postage for full particulars, MME. A. RUPPERT, 430 7thet. u.w., Washington, D.C, Open evenings, 520 10th near Pet. nw. ee a Le NERVOUS OR DYSPEPTIC TRY CAR- DSRS Eee Ween cake ee Be get You macerable, sid tneee ite ils cure both Canz Fo THE Sur. ARRESTS THE DEVELOPMENT OF DISEASE-PRODUCING GERMS AND WARDS OFF SKIN DISEASE. FELS’S GERMICIDE soar ‘Where trouble already exists, it cleanses the sore and affected parts, ‘opens the pores, allowing free seope to the wonderful healing power of the Seay. PHYSICIANS USE FELS’S GERMICIDE SOAP IN THEIR PRACTICE, Because it is the best medium whereby ‘the antiseptics and germicides neces- ssry to the cure of cutaneous affeo- tions can be emplored. DAINTY IN USE, MADE SO By ITS NATURAL INGREDIENTS, NOT BY PERFUMERY. 80 mild and pure is Fels's Germicide Soap that even the tender skin of the baby gains tone and bealth from its evnstant use. Price 25 cents. FELS & CO., Makers, apl-146t ‘Philadelph me YONSTIPATION, WHICH GIVES KISE TO MANY raver troubles, is ‘aud preventod by Carter's Litile Liver Pills. ‘Try them aud you will be convinced. Laous Derssrvest. ‘We are showing s compete line of Novelties in LA- DIES’ FALL AND WINTER Wreps, Tea Gowns, House Jackets and Silk Waists, The assortment is the largest we have ever shown and we invite en inspection. FLANNELS. Do you want to know how many yards it takes for your baby or what color you had better buy? They can give you ail the information at this counter. We know all abont the flannels and can tell you just the quantity and quality re- quired. Do you know our White Flannel Stock contains nearly everything desirable for Ladies” and Children’s wear? ‘We sell the celebrated Ballard Vase White Flannels, the best in the world. Ifyou want a White Flannel for the Baby or for Yourself this is the place. Good White Flannel, 23c. Fine White Flaunel, 35c. S0c., with just enough cotton to make it unshrink- avle. Finer Flannels, Sse. and @1 per yard. Cottom Warp, all silk, Silk Warp Flannels, Eider- down Flannel, yard wide, all colors, 80c. per yerd. Faney Eiderdown Flannels, 80. per yard, ‘Striped and Figured Fiannels for Tea Gowns snd ‘Wrappers, mm fact, all kinds, sorts and descriptions of Fisnnels. ‘The Blanket Fever gets worse as we get into the fall months, and it’s right it should. Prices any ower ‘than they'll be later on, and some special bargains sold Row cannot be duplicated later on. We are too smart to let anythins lag, and here are two specials, way un- der price, we are williue to let ourselves loose s little im order to get up an excitement. So put the two to- gether and you get « Blanket at half value. Large 11-4 White Blankets, @2. Large 10-4 White Blankets, $22.00. White Spreads from 65. to the finest made Com- Sorters, extra size, filled with White Cotton. SILE CURTAINS AND DRAPERIES. We meen the Light-weight All-silk or Gilk and Cot- ton Curtains and Draperies. We are in the frout row @u these goods, have been and mean tocontinue so. Our styles are unique, original and handsome in the extreme, We know this doesn’t sound modest, but our cus- tomers tell us what we say to you. That our line of Silke Curtains and Drapery Goods is Positively the best in the market; that our prices are ‘unbeaten, and that our goods sell freely and quickly. ‘You won't get any stickers fron: us on Silk Goods, ‘Come and join the list of representative houses we ave on these goods. FaLl GooDs, We are now gradually receiving Fall Goods and ex- our xouls were bought by our European buyer while 4n the old country, and will receive uninterrupted ad- sniratioa, Our stock hae been selected so carefully that we feel confider.t that we can suit the most exacting. While our styles are exclusive. they are limited in ‘Quantity and those wishing odd and original styles ‘Would do wisely by selecting early. OUT OF TOWN PEOPLE Can address our “MAIL ORDER DEPARTMENT" for Samples, Goods or Information of any kind: prompt snd CONSCIENTIOUS consideration will be given all | MAIL orders. es 420, 62%, 424, 628 SEVENTH 87, uLW., WASHINGTON, D. C. = ~~ ey oe. 2d EDITION. Lal! Telerams to The Str BUSINESS AND PLEASURE. The President Does His Official Day's Work and Starts on an Excursion. Cazssox Sparxas, Sept. 17.—The President has signed the commissions of George T. Dobson of Iowa to be the receiver of the land Office at Beaver, Oklahoma, and Will T. Parker to be receiver of public moneys at the same place. The President has sent to Washington the nomination of Wm. C. Braisted of Michigan to be an assistant surgeon in the navy. A GRAND ARMY VISIT. The Grand Army Post of Tyrone, Pa, abeut 100 strong, reached here this morning before 9 wel o'clock. The President 1m anticipation of the arrival of the veterans partook of an early breakfast and was to receive them. visitors paid their respects to the Executive in the “Social Hall” of the Mountain House. There were about twenty-five ladies with the . As soon as the reception was over the veterans returned to their special train and left the mountains for their homes, GONE TO JOHNSTOWN, Shortly after 10 o'clock the President and a party of invited guests left Cresson for Johns- town and Greensbur; CRISIS IN PORTUGAL, The Ministry Going to Pieces Over the Trouble With England. Loxpox, Sept. 17. ent of the Times sa; in the country it is believed that it will be im- possible for the cortes to ratify the convention with England, There are various rumors cur- rent of changes in the cabinet. The latest is to the effect that only Senor Ribeiro has re- signed, I¢ is evident that the ministry can- not exist long.” Senhor Ribeiro, minister of foreign affairs, has resigned his office in consequence of the opposition to the Anglo-Portuguese treaty re- lative to territory in east Africa, GEN, FREMONT’S FAMILY IN NEED Aid is Imperatively Needed at Once for Their Support. Sax Fraxctsco, Sept. 17.—A telegram to the executive committee of the Native Sons of Cal- ifornia from Charles A. Vogelsand of Los An- gelas, announces the fact that the family of the late Maj. Gen. John C. Fremont is abso- lutely destitute. The committee has ng funds available for the relief of the family, although aid is imperatively needed. The retired pen- sion granted to the general was not continued to his widow, poeeneor umm From Wall Street Today. New York, Sept. 17.—The improvement in the stock market yesterday was well heid this morning. and although the opening prices showed considerable irregularity there was a majority of advances over last night's figures, the gains extending to %{ per cent, while the only important exception was” loss of 1; per cent in St. Paul. The market soon displayed strength. however, and while there was little activity outside of Lackawanna, North Ameri- can, Northern Pacific preferred. Chicago gas, St. Paul and sugar refineries all the leading stocks, with the single exception of Chicago gas, soon scored material advances, sugar ris- ing 1 per cent, Lackawanna and North American each K, C., C.. C.& St. L. 3, St Paul 94. Northern Pacific preferred }¢ and others smalier fractions, Chicago gas and Atchison were sluggish and fluctuated within narrow limits without any marked tendency in either direc- tion. ‘Toward the end of the hour there were slight recessions from, the best figures, Lut sugar was exceptionally strong. making a far- ther material advance. ‘The rest refused to follow. Silver opened at 116%, highest sale, 116%; lowest sale, 116',; last sale, 116}¢. FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL, New York Stock Market. wing are the opening and closi; Prices of special The follo the New York Stock Market, as reported wire to Corson and Macartney, 1411 F street: Tilstecent pete 2 iste, ae 0650 | suxal ‘Trust | Bode | Le Pac. 100 Fes ei Sal gular Ee and Soldiers’ Home Kailroad, 3 at 69. U.S. Elec- ht, Sat 170; $etl7z. American Grapho- , 50 at 17; 50 at 17. Goverument Bonds—U. 8. 438, 1801, regintered, U4 did. U.S. 435ga, 18Y7. coupon, 114% bid S. 4a, recustered. 1907, Sig bid, a U. & 4s, coupon. 1907, 12034 bid. 12734 asked. District of Columbia Bonds—Per imp. ds, 1801. Per imp. 7%, 1801, currency, jarket stock 7s. 18¥%, currency. 104 bid. 20-year fund, Oe, 1862, gold, 103 bid. 20-year fund, os, 1840, gold, 110 bid. Water stock, ; tse Dla. Water stock, 7a. curreuey, gold, 1902, 122 a hems fea 13034 bid. Ste, Lua, currency, 121 Miscellaneous Bonds—U. 8. Electric Lightbonds, Istos. 100bid. U. % Electric Light bonde, 24 ds. 165 end Kaiiroad. vid. Washington jetown 10-40, 68, 103 bid, 108 asked. nic Hall As- Gyctetion Se. 1908. 167 bid. 110 er Marset Company mortgage, Washington Varker Company bonds, imp. Ge. 116 bid, 120 asked. Washington Light Ia- fantry Siret mortgage, Os, 1004, 98 bid. Washing- ton Light Infaniry bonds, 24 7s, 1904, 6 ‘asks ‘asbington Light “Com; rss eccles “A, Ge TIO, bide 190 coeet, Wactington Ges Light Com bonds, senes B, @s, 117 bid, 121 asked. Hygienic Ice Com- pany, 18t mortgage, 6s, 103 asked. American Security and Trust, 101 bid, 103 asked. Nayonai bank ‘Bank of Ws 450 bid. of ublic, 265 ‘bid. jetropolitan, 160 bid.175 asked. Columbia, 70 bid, 78 asked. Capitol and North 0 Street, ‘asked. Eckington and Soldiers’ Home, 68 bid, 73 asked. Georgotown and Tenley- ‘wwn, 52 bid. Glasked, Stocks—Firemen’s.45 bid. Franklin, 50 ‘3 bid. National Union, ed. bid, 5% asked. Lincoin, 5, bid. Title Jasurance stoi volumbia Title, 64; eaked. itoal state ‘Title, 120 bri, 130 ‘and Rlectric Light Stocks—Washington Gas, i tid, 90 asked. Georgetown Gas, 48 bid. U. SticssTennayivania, 25 Md. 33 x3 — Fennsylv: id. Telephone ed. Chesapeake 71 bid, 76 Zeked. ‘American Grapbophone, 10% bid. 17%, 46: &. “ufecetlaneous Stocks— r n y. 16% bid, 22 asked. jachiné Company, 365 bid, Falis lee Company, 207 bid, Washington Briek 415 asked. Great ed. Bull National asked. SbasHy: September, 98a96\; ‘December, 1us%gal0k Core: Yeilow, 38; i zB fk 684; Cincinnau, %sbington 100i; o -~ Stock: 50%q50%- a ‘| iY tf i ‘Washington Markot Com- | lican course was THE WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL, Over Sixteen Hundred Pupils Expected Next Week. ‘THE BRAXCH SCHOOLS IX GEORGETOWN AND East ‘WASHINGTON —THE BUSINESS scHGoL — m- PROVEMENTS MADE DURING THE VACATION— RIAMINATIONS FOR ENTRANCE. When the High School teachers ana pupils | 2° assemble at the big central building on O street next Monday morning they will find the Place swept and garnished. The fresh odor of new kalsomine and the scent of recently var- nished furniture will prevail and there will be BOW THE {XFORMATION WAS skCURED. To Commissioner Raum witness ssid that he had brought Mr. Cooper where he conld meet Fitch, Before the resolution of inquiry had that a could be proved, but mentioned Fitch's name, Wit- had written Abe articles on the sub- in the Indianapolis oy er information the he. Six or seven good men besides Fitch sup- pled witness with information about the colitgeraiee company. Four of them were Office employes. The commissioner sought to get their names, but Mr. Cooper and Mr. Lewis protested the question, the former saying that the evident purpose was “to get even” with the employes, The commissioner replied that he desired to bring those men before the committee. Mr. Cooper said that the men had said that Bradley Tanner was a stockholder and that was now proved, Continuing, witness said that he had sent the men to Tanner to talk with him and bring the information to him (witness). He desired to uso it in his spaper business, He had been an emp! in the office himself and kuew the men tobe reliable. That was last spring. His object was not particularly to “put up a case” on the commissioner, but to getat the truth. Witness finally left the Pen- sion Office January 28 last. Never had any per- sonal feeling against the commissioner, nor had he said that he was going after the commissioner because of his discharge. Had said that he would got even with the man who got him out, Theodore Smith, and had done it. Had been postmaster at Charlotte, Mich., and the post office had been robbed, INQUIRING INTO A REAL ESTATZ TRANSACTION. The commissioner inquired whether witness had not been involved in some shady real es- tate transaction in Grand Rapids, but Mr. Cooper objected to going into those personal matters, The commissioner replied that ho wanted to Prove that the Witness was a rascal. Mr. Cooper—If you go into that I want to show that it is true of y.u. Men who live in glase houses should noé throw stones, The Commis :ner- think your house is as glassy as anybody's. Mr. Cooper—*Well, I defy you.” As the commissioner pressed the Mr. exclaimed: “If I can't show more rottenness in his (Raum'’s) recor€ than in that of any man in Washington 4 will withdraw.” The witness said that if his record as a post- master was challenged he wonld refer to ex- Controller Lacey, who had been his bondsman. THE POST OFFICE ROBBERY. Reference having been again made by the commissioner to the robbery of the post office, Mr. Cooper asked if the commissioner ex- Posted to show that the witness had robbed it. The commissioner replied that Mr. Cooper had in bad prong a letter from a gentleman, who stated that the witness was suspected of question robbery. “i this point the committee insisted on cut- ting off the examination inte this matter, and also refused to hear testimony as to whether witness had been discharged because he was a democrat. ‘The witness was then dismissed. NO NOTE OF THAT KIND. To Mr. Cooper the commissioner denied that Mr, Lemon had indorsed a note for him at the Second National Bank in addition to the notes held at the Bank of the Republic. : TRE CASE CLOSED. The chairman having ascertained that there were no more witncsses to be examined an- nounced that the case was closed. ‘The com- mittee will at once begin the preparation of its report, Congressional Nominations. Bexar, Mp., Sept. 17.—The second Congress district democratic convention this afternoon unanimously remominated Congressman Her- man Stump. Bavrisone, Sept. 17.—Isidor Raynor was sominated for Congress this afternoon by the fourth distrist democratic convention. Bexviven, N.J., Sept. 17.—The fourth dis- trict congressional democratic convention here today nominated Samuci Fowler of Sussex county for Corgross. Coxconp, N.H., Sept. 17.—At the second con- essional district republican convention today lon. O. C. Moore of Nashua was unanimously renominated. He accepted the nomination in an adddress, Gzonoxrown, Oaro, Sept. 17.—Hon. John M. Pattison of Clermont county was nominated for Congress this morning on the 269th ballot by the democrats of the eleventh district, —_— FALLS CHURCH REPUBLICANS. Instructions Given the Delegates to the Manassas Convention. Correspondence of Tue Evexrxe STan. Fats Cuvnca, Va., Sept. 16 Ata meeting of the republicans of this dis- trict, held at Mount Pleasant today to choose delegates to attend the congressional coaven- tion to be held at Manassas on the 18th instant, Hon. J. M. Thorn was chosen chairman and Jobn A. Miller secretary. Mr. A. Hill nomi- nated Hon. A. A. Freemen for delegate and he | was chosen, Twoor three other nominations were mado for the second delegate, but John A. Miller was chosen. Judge Freeman offered resolutions, which were adopted, setting forth, “That reaffirming the time-honored principles of our party we declare, first, we favor a pro- tective tariff; second, a national public school system: third, a national election law; that we pledge our hearty support to the republican ceaines of the approaching Manassas conven- tion,” and “that our delegates to the Manassas convention be and they are hereby instructed to support no ee Moe is a pledged to the support of those great repul prin- ta He out in the first resolution herein.” ac Furman made a rigorous ech in eee of the resolutions; chairmen of the istrict committee, E. Frank Crocker, Mr. Pinket, Mr. Somers, Mr. John A. Miller and resolutions, but th t that they sh. speal in direct terms for the nomination of a repub- i candidate for Congress by the Manaseas convention. He siso remarked on the absolute duty of the republican party in the state to put thelc candidates up for all positions to be fevorealy by ae iples, f spy votedly prune for in a success ever to be obtained, introduced a resolution to instruct the delegates to urge the convention to make no tion, Mr. Abbott moved to substitute one for Mr. Hawzxhurst’s to instruct the tourge in convention the nomination of a party candi- latter was, over 1,600 PUPILS EXPECTED. “The general attendance will be larger than it was last year,” said the professor, who wus looking as little like a professor as possible ia a complete negliges suit, “Our calculations are based on the number of those who were in the school last June and who will a- bly return, and on the certificate of en- trance from the eighth grade per cent of the scholars who are entitled to return will almost certainly stay away, and bearing thatin mind it looks now as though there would be 1,650 pupils in the central and branch schools, Of this number the George- town branch will have from 75 to 90, while the Capitol Hill subdivision will contain about 200. At Thomson—where business course will be ht—there will be about 250 entries. ‘his busi- ness training is one for which there is an increasing demand and everything pos- sible is ge? done to afford pupils every con- venience. Heretofore the business course at the high school has been partly com- mercial and partly general, but in establishing this new branch ‘the practi- eal idea has prevailed. Shorthand and typewriting are new studies in the course, which has been relieved by the ping of as tuo, boon | Be algebra, Mechanical drawing introduced. ‘Ihe fall course will be two ye: but if pupil should have to leave at the end of ono year the course would be rounded and complete so far as it went, “There are six rooms in the Thomson school and some of them will be fitted up with com- mercial conveniences, such as bank counters and euch-like object lessons, Mr.C. A. Davis will be incharge, He f a graduate of the High School and of Columbia University and has had remarkable success as. teacher, Mr. Davis takes with him A. A. Wheat, who has Lory teaching in the business course fora year past THE SAME METHODS AXD THE SAME TEACHERS. “Mr. C. M. L. Sites will be in charge of the Capitol Hill branch, which will be located in the Peabody building. Mr. Sites is one of our aduates aud has a diploma from Wesleyan Jniversity. For three years he has been our instructor in mathematics, He is a gentleman of considerable executive ability and promises to run his school well, “It is of importance to parents to know that these three schools are one and that pupils will have equal opportunitics with those who are in the main building. ‘The meth- ods and the teachers are the same, To replace the teachers I have mentioned and whose departure I regret. three new men have been appointed for duty at the Central school; they are all men of experience, and it has been difficult to secure them for such salaries as are paid. It is a continuous tight to got the necessary salaries. Our Latin teacher, Mr. M. F, F, Swartzell, and the physica teacher, Mr. HL HH. Ballard, heve both resigned to go to the A. T. Stewart school on Long Island, where they get salarics that are fully double the ones they were paid hore, We shail never be ablo to keep good teachers here for any length of tims so long as they are paid less than are messengers in the departments. ‘The superintendent has done his best to improve this condition of affairs, and in quite a number of instances has suc- ceeded despite a good deal of not easily under- stood opposition. CHANGES IN THE INTERIOR ARRANGEMENTS, “Have there been any improvements made in the interior arrangements of the central building?” repeated the professor. “Yes; several, During the summer a new laboratory for physics has been fitted <e This wasa necessity; the only way to teach science is to work with scientific material in a scientific manner. No text book cun point out the true way or take the place of real labora- tory practice. That has always been recog- nized here, but, on account of the limited space at our command, the principle could not, heretofore, be cutried out. All the appliances are in readiness, and, while the most accurate scientific work may not be taught, much vala- able information is imparted in the matters of manipulation, observation and deduction, “On the practical side of education—a bread and butter study—tmore attention will be given to drawing. An additional teacher and two new rooms will do much, One of the new rooms will be set apart for model work in clay. Until the establishment of the branch schoo! this increase in working pies was not possible, “There will be no half-day system, as there was last year, and in this improvement there is Ynuch to be thankful for. As things were nec- essarily arranged last vear we were crowded to an uncomfortable extent, and all our work was done under circumstances most disadvan- tageous and annoying. These branch schools mean a vast improvement in the character of the institution and a material benefit to all the papils.” THE MANUAL TRAINING SCHOOL, “Any change in the manual training school?” “Yes,” replied the professor, “The shops have been rearranged soas to afford increased space and better facilities, The black- smith shop is much larger and improvements have been made. more important conveniences are those which will aid in the removal of smoke, cinders and dust in such manner as to canse the boys the least inconvenience. The space set apart for mechanical drawing hns been wep- arated from the shops, so that the draftamen will no longer be compelled to suffer from the intense heat that accompanied their studies last year. ti ti bt “Everything is as complete as we can possibly make it. Even the plumbing bas been thoroughly renovated, not because it was really necessary, but for reasons that were urely precautionary. We will start out on londay on a year full of promise.” THE PROGRAM FOR THE OPENING, The following information is official and will be of interest to all concerned: Second and third year pupils will assemble at 9 o'clock Monday, September 22. First year pupils ,transferred to the Central Schoobet 11 a.m, All ates transferred from the eighth grade schools intending to take the commercial course will report at the Thomson building, 1216 12th street, at 10 o'clock. Pupils trans. ferred to the second year business course will assemble at the Thomson Building at 9 o'clock. All transfers from the third division, the Galea, Arthur and Blake schools of the second division and pupils from Anacostia will assem- ble at the Peabody building at 9 o'clock Mon- day, 22d. All transfers from the fifth division, the Grant and Weightman schools of the first divis- ion and pupils from Tenleytown will assemble at the Curtis baer! at 9 o'clock Mot 22d. Pupils are admitted to the High School from the eighth grade schools by teachers’ transfer only (no examination for entrance). Pupils from other cities, private schools, &c., are admitted on satisfactory certificates from for- mer teachers or examination, Saturday, bop tegen) 27,.at 9 o'clock, ‘or admission to the first yent.an examina. tion will be held in the fol subjects: ren 7 arn f fentworth or equi lent), geography, U.! history, Con- stitution, grammar end composition. For admission to the second year—Went- worth’s complete; thro algebra, Latin, the first book of Cwsar (or ifmeny Ritry of Greece, history of Rome, litera’ and composision. Ae aed Real Estate Matters, F. L. Babendreier has bought for $4,000 of D. B, Groff sub 171, square 779—-16.88 by 85 eh an Sih between Sen Eeaeee T. Haller Alice A. Stewart lot 37, square feet aoe! Now York avenue between schools. Ton | 7p’ * SEPTEMBER 17, 1899, 3 8 z g i , E, F, feet and _ improvements, O, P and Q and improvements, @51,500; N and M, $11,919, 50; lot 13, €8,253. 50; lot 12, @8,752. 50, lot 11, $12,000; lot 9, $11.808; lot 18, $6,102.50; lot 19, $1,602.50; lot 17, €12.000. Square 754, 114,631 feet at $2.25 per foot. Square 630, 121,943 feet, $249,000. uare 678, 150,000 feet, for $225,000, or the whole of the east half, containing 170,648 fee! for $249,700; lots 19 and 20, in square 624, at et foot, and improvements at asecesed valua- ne —____— DISTRICT GOVERNMENT. DIPASSABLE SINCE THE FRESHET. W. H. Tenney & Sons have written a letter to the Commissioners calling attention to the road leading under the Free Bridge, which has en impassable since the freshet of June. 1889. ~~ also direct attention to the bad conditicn of the culvert and the road leading to the same from the Chain Bridge road at Foundry branch. They say that the roads complainod of are ver: important to the mills of Georgetown, whic! are of vital importance to the District. Imme- diate attention will be given to the complaint. THE CATERPILLARS. Reporte of the devastation of the shade trees by caterpillars continue to be received at the Districs ding. TARY WANT THE SIDEWALK REPAIRED. A petition received by the Commissioners this morning from the residents and property owners on the north side of G street between 4th and Sth streets requests necessary repairs to the asphalt sidewalk there, as at present it is in bad condition. SCHOOL BUILDINGS FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES. The concurrent resolution of the House and Senate authorizing the Commissioners to graut the use of the Brigg public sehool for religious purposes was forwarded to the Commission- ors today for an expression of their views thereon. In reply the Commissioners say they have consulted with the school author- ities with reference tothe resolution and find they do not approve the resolution. This they an} also the opinion of the school board and th perintendent, The Commissioners 8a her” that while y they have an abiding sense of the usefulness of religious meetings, they also have an irrepres- sible fear that the effect of this resolution would be to pave the way for the occupation of school buildings for other than the usual educational pur, » There are at present not less than two hun- dred churches and chapels in the city and the Commissioners gay they cannot doubt but that among these many buildings dedicated to Christian worship one at least can bo found where the church authorities would be willing to lend a basement. The Commissioner: vise against the passage of the resolution, PRODUCTS OF THE MAXUAL TRAIXING SHOOL. The Commissioners have written a letter to Superintencent Powell of the public schools requesting that he intorm them atan early date of the disposition made of the products of tho manual training school. Commissioner Dorglass, who is the author of the inquiry. was asked the meaning of it by a Stan reporter this morning. In reply he said that he only asked out of curiosity, but thought that the products of the manual training school should go to the poor. THE EXPENSES OF THE ASSESSOR'S OFFICF, The aswessor in his estimates for ths support of his office during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1892, asks a total appropriation of €25,100. Included in this amount is wn estimate for three clerks, who are now carried in the ap- propriation for the collector's office, two of them at $1,400 and one at $1,200. There is also a small increase in the salaries of some of the clerical force and the addition of an assist- ant assessor. In view of the rapid and steady growth of the city and county and the numer- ous transfers and subdivisions of property that are constantly occurring, he says, the work of his office is correspond- ingly increanag and the services of some competent person is in continual de- mand to mei 4 the plat books and other records up to date, thereby relieving the office and the taxpayer of much embarrassment in the mis- location of property on the tax ledgers, A draftsman at $1,500 has been estimated for in this connection, In the event of the approval of House bill 10193, providing for the asscss- ment of water-main taxes by bis office, he suggests that the appropriation for the clerical force as now provided by law for the revenne and inspection branch of the water department be transferred to the appropriation for the as- sevsor’s office to be paid wholly from the reve- nues of the water department as foliows: One Pap peed el see one clerk, 1,000; one pector, ; six inspectors, 85,400. . oi VITAL STATIATICH, Tho report of Health Officer Townshend for the week ending September 13 shows: Num- ber of deaths, 125; white, 68; colored, 57. Death rate per 1,000 per anuum: white 20.8; colored, 37; total population, 26. Sixty-two wore under five — of age; 46 were under one year old, and 19 over sixty years, ‘The deaths by classes were as follows: Zymotic, 38; constitutional, 23; ; developmental, 14: violence, 7. The pal causes of death wore: Croup, 1; diphtheria, 3; consumption, 17; diarrheal, rysipelas, 1; typhoid fever, i ; pneumonia, 3; congestion ip. 2;alcoholism and opium habit, 4. Births reported: 26 white males, 25 white females; 24 colored mules, 15 colored fe- males, Marriages reported: 17 white; 4 col- STREET JMPROVEMENTS IN THE NORTHEAST. ‘The Commissioners yesterday afternoon gave a hearing to the committee on streets of Citizen's Association No. 3 of Northeast Wushington, Which, as stated in Tax Sran’s report of the jeeting of that association a few nights ago, as acleeted to present for the consideratton of the Commissiouers a schedule of streets in the northeast which they desired improved the next fiscal year. The schedule has already been printed in Tae Stan and will be consid- ered in connection with next yeur's estimates. BUILDING PERMITS have been issued as follows: F. W. Lusby. two brick dwellings, 1216 and 1218 G strect youth- east; $3,900. H. Clay Stewart, two brick dwell- ings, 1100 to 1102 alley, square 100; $1.000. Wm. H. Davis, one brick dwelling, 2220 1ith street northwest; $500. KR. N. Boyd, one brick private stable in rear of 1742 K street north- west; #500, H.C. Stewart, three brick dwell- ings in alley, square 280; $1,500, 8, 8. Galla- gher, one brick dwelling, 636 E street north- eust; $2,500. Jas. Allman, four brick dwell- ings, 285 to 241 14th strect southwest; $10,000, Sarah F. Hutton, one brick private stable in rear of 207th street northeast; $1,000, P. N. Dwyer, one brick dwelling and store, 716 434 street southwest; $6,000. Charles H. Ficklin, five brick dwellings, 33d and O streets north- west; $14,000. Johu C. Hawley, one brick store and oftice,1390 G street north west; @15,000 Charlotte E. Peach, one brick dwelling, 319 Ist street northeast; $2,500: James M, |, two brick dwellings, 211 to 213 1334 st. s.w.; $3,000, uA, ‘The Commissioners yesterday afternoon shearing to those interested in the widening of Brightwood avenue. —__— Mr. Britton on the Fair Committee. A. T. Britton was today elected at ( the District of Colambia member of tive committe of tne world's far THEIR RETURE TO MRA SUIT AXD MR PEL- HAM—MORE AFFIDAVITS IX THE Cast—TEE PROCEEDINGS TODAY. Judge Bradley thie morning, sitting in chambers, heard the motion for the return of property (taken on Saturday last under writ of replevin) in the case of the Washington City and Point Lookout Railroad Company against Mra. Rosa B. Suit and Charles Pelbam, execu- tors of the will of & T. Suit, deceased. Mr. W. K. Duhamel for the defendants, and Gen. W. H. Browne for the complainants. In support of the motion the affidavit of Mr. Pelham stating the manner in which the goods were obtained was read, and he was examined at length as to the statements in it by Gen. Browne, AFFIDAVIT OF ¥. 0, STRYENS. For the complainant the affidavit of F. C. Stevens was read setting out the incorporation of the company; thst ope year agoa meeting was held and that W. J. Best of New York was president and general —— participatck iu Hand the prospect for, elling i it an t for the franchise. The ot iid not ceom, ts be satisfactory, and in a subsequent letter Mr. Petham questions the legality of Mr. Best's election, states that John L. Thomas had been retained by Mra. Suit and ts that Mr. ‘Thomas be made president, ‘neluded in the letter is a proposition of Mrs. Suit to her interest with books, papers, &., for 24,500 net. Mr. Stevens then states that he did not see what Mrs, Suit had to sell, aud that Pelham showed him the books and papers, which he (S.) claimed belonged to the cor; ion, and after tery Ace} Read ~ papers he proposed that they sho tari over to the company, and he (S.) would use his endeavors to pring about an amicable settle- ment, the rail company having an account against Col, Suit’s estate, Mr. Pelham went over to see Mr, Thomas, a meeting of the directors was held, six of the nine being present, and they agreed to waive any claims against Mra, Suit and directed Mr. Stevens to take measures to secure the Re He states that he then called on Mr, bam, with his son, and asked him to give up the papers. This request he refused to accede to, saying he would not recognize the Best yen re He (Stevens) then procured counsel and obtained the goods by writ of replevin and he denies that any private papers were included. He denies that the Suit estate owns a majority of the stock, and states that the majority of the stock is ted by Best. He denies that he was ac’ as Mrs. Suit’s counsel or that the parties were insolvent, and asserts that Mrs, Suit is not a stockholder. OTHER AFFIDAVITS. ‘The affidavit of F. A. Stephens, corroborat- ing the above, was read. AFFIDAVIT OF MR. BEST. The affidavit of Mr. Best was ‘read, showing that the capital is $2,000,000; that the bonded indebtedness is $1,540,000. secured on the line from Hyattsville to Shepherds; that he is vice president and represents 90 per cent of the stock; that the Suits own no stock and are indebted to the company for $75,000; that the property was offered for sale to bim and he refused to purchase anything other than the stock claimed to be owned. He then pro- nounves false the statements as to him in the afiidavits filed. STATEMENTS OF COUNSEL. Mr. Duhamel claimed that the papers were defective and that it was nota suit by the cor- poration and alluded to the bond being in the sum of $100 only. Mr, Stevens said the surety had qualified as worth $47,000 in property in the District. Mr. Peiham said that the indebtedness to Mr, Suit was somewhere in the neighborhood of 75,000 and that in the papers were books relating to his private business. ‘The ju asked if it was claimed that Mrs. Suit should have the books and papers of the corporation, Mr. Duhamel stated that until there wasa legal right shown by the company she had the right to the papers, but they claimed that these parties did not properly represent the corpora- tion. He anked for the return of the papers on giving bonds, The judge said that the books and papers were admitted to be the property of the com- ny. gn Stevens said that they were willing that all the private should be returned. Mr, Dubamel then suggested that the case be continued, so that the papers could be ex- amined. Mr. Stevens objected to the continuance, saying that very important negotiations were in progress looking to the completion of the re ‘THE MOTION OVERRULED. The judge said that the motion as made would be overruled. The counsel for the railroad company pledged themselves to ret the private papers, neem, AMONG THE STATESMEN. The Judiciary Committee Favor Ex- punging Mr. Kennedy’s Speech. The meeting of the House judiciary com- mittee today, called to consider the resolutions ecensuring Representative Kennedy of Ohio for his speech against the Senate and Senator Quay, and to expunge the speech from the Congressional Rec- ord, was attended by all the members, Representative Kennedy was tand mado & statement iu defense of his action and an ar- gument to prove that the oon has published in the Record was within the requirements of parliamentary law. ‘The committee decided bya majority that was large enough to permit Mr. Adams of (1iL.) to refrain from casting # vote, he hav: already expressed his opinion of the speec! and the duty of the Honse on the floor to re- port a resolution directing the government printer to omit the speech from the permanent po SS the Record. The report will be made to the House this «fternoon. TRE RIVER AND HARBOR BILL, Speaker Reed has at length signed the river and barbor appropriation Dill, and the an- nouncement will be made to the House at the first opportunity. The next step in order will be to secure the siguature of the presiding Officer of the Senate, and the bill will then go to the President for his approval. RENOMINATED BY ACCLAMATION. Pepresentative Harmer of Pennsylvania re- ceived the following dispatch today: Partapepara, Sept. 17.—Hon. A. C. Harmer, House of Representatives, Washington: Con- gratulations. Henomiuated by acclamation with great enthusiasm, dso. Varvix. —— Free Bathing Beach on the Potomac. Free baths will soon be m order for those who care not how the September and October breezes blow. The Senate has passed the House bill establishing a freo public bathing beach on the Potomac river near the Washing- ton Monument. ‘The bill states that the Commissioners of the District of Columbia are hereby authorized and permitted to construct a beach and drexs- iug houses upon the cast shote of the tidal re- servoir against the Washington monv- ment grouads, and to maintain the same for the purpose of free public bathing, undersuch regalations as they shall deem to be for the public welfare, and the Secretary of War is re- d to permit such use of the public main as may be required to accomplish the objects above set ‘The sum of $3,000 is propristed, *p) ~ a ee Marriage Licenses. Marriage licenses have been issued by the part, ‘The Storr's township tas been included in Cincinnati for ten yearn. The 80 SAYS REPRESENTATIVE OWT: Representative Owen (Ohio) said ton reporter today that the Boothman resolution could not be passed because of the absence of Pt and preparing for the campaign with regard tothe newapportionment, The: iw not do anything else.” Sepsis dose IN MKINLEY's DisTaict. Tux Stan reporter asked what he thought of the situation in McKinley's district. “I de not think McKinley can draw democratic votes.” Mr. Owen replied: “He is affable and cour- teons in his manners and is held in bat lity he is not, like Butterworth, full of cordial and good-feilowship, which arouse enthusiasm among the young men. ‘There is # host of young democrats who will always vote for Butterworth; he could rely on democratic “~@ iu a tight pinch, McKinley can't do this. He draws party lines tight, By the way, they are talking about nomi- nating Butterworth in Cincinnati. If they do, and he accepts, he will probably be elected. He will surely get a big democratic vote,” MR. ROSS APPEARS, The New Commissioner Makes ao Visit to the District Building. For tho frst time since his confirmation ass Commissioncr of the District of Columbia Mr. John W. Ross called upon the Commissioners today and tendered his resiguation as a trustee of the public schools of the District of Colum- bia. The Commissioners were engaged when Mr, Ross entered. When a bystander called Mr. Hines’ attention to the presence of the new Commissioner by saying “Here's & man who 1s looking for a place under the Dis- trict government” Mr. Hine looked up. Recog- nizing Mr. Ross he rose and extending bis hand said: “So you are looking fora place, are you? Well, how would mine suit you? You are perfectly welcome to that.” Mr. Ross re-"’* plied: “Well, the place is all right, but I would! not like it if you will consent to stay.” end Mr. Douglass joined the party and received Mr. Ross’ resignation, which he turned over to Secretary Tindall, with instructions to ace) the same and assure the gentleman that Commissioners of the District fully appre- ciated his efficient services in the past. Mr. Ross then seated himself beside Commissioner Hine on the sofa and the two had quite a iittle chat over District affaira Mr. Ross said, among other things, that he hoped to arrive at the District Building « few days before the Ist of October, #0 that he could familiarize himself with the duties of a Com- missioner before taking final charge, Hine has consented to remain afew days with Mr. Ross to break him in, so to ik. After remaining about half au hour Mr. took bw departure. ee The Atkinson Bill Goes Over. The Atkinson bill showed its head in the Sennte today, but its part inthe proceedings was brief and inconspicuous. When consider- ing the calendar the measure was reached in its regular order, but went over on motion of Senator Plumb, who said it was a bill of some impor tance—a bill that should be discussed. The position of the measure was not prejudiced by the Senator's action. Range of the Thermometer Today. The following were the readings at the Sig- nal Office today: 8 a.m., 62; 2 p.m., 72; maxi- mum, 73; minimum. 59. ——_—_— = DIED at'3 Bonnin, Mim HORANA LAMSON te te bance fourth year of he on Highview avenue om Bb aucral at her late residence Tharsday at 3 p.m. Friends invited. LAWS. bey nber 15, 1880, at 10.30 o% final thats sever seanee oe twentieth year of her ace. 2 — Faneral will take place on Thursday st 30° fron the Plymouth Cougreeational Churcty (7th aud P streets north weet. Kolatives and fi are in- Vited to atiend. 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