Evening Star Newspaper, March 3, 1892, Page 3

FOR SALE_LOTS. Foe sae cony bia Heights, at FOR SALE_One of GoE150, at ioe. He FR LOT ON ESTH ST. con. cents, DEEBLE. DAVIS & Co. vest lots on Lanier Melurhts, DAVIS & CO. DEE FOR SALE_ 502125 fret « ad OR SALE—s0x125 feet on - Mt. Pleasant, “ DEERLE. DAVIS & Co. FOR SALE_Corner lot in Hoimead oer. high @ouna, DEEBLE, DAVIS & CO. FOR SALE—On Park ot. Bit. Pleasant ee ‘Wir. south itont, at vse acres! s DEEBLE. DAVIS & CO. FOR SALE—On California. ave... Wasbingto OR SALE—On + Wasbington " DERBLY. DAVIS & CO. For SiLr_on c He Kenge Goalie, at dues Harvard ae aL, at $55 DEEBLE, DAVIS & cO., EXTH ST. ator ENTH ST. at 1 i 8 ory octwon of NEW HAMP- The place for an ele EL. atriange tse. seek AVES todos JOHN'O. mh3-3e SOR SALE_Nic! ~ SIXTH AND brace sts. a kes. water and Sa CCE E Fe SALE—TWO LOTS ON PATIERSON 5 bet_ Ist am and M and N steno. ,each 20xie25 0 ea CEBLE, DAVIS & G FOR SALE_ Iu Le Droit Park. 0" 202130 on Lin- St. bet. Maple and Spruce, at M> ~ DAVIS & DEERE FOR SALF_Lot 23.6: oat ak OK SALE—Lot 28.6291, iw. near te DEEBLE. DAVIS & CO. FOR SALE 442110 feet bet. Ith aud 17th ste. ; Alley in rear, $1.5 DEFBLE, DAVIS & CO. FOR SALE On N st_ bet. 17th and ISth, lot 24 feet ee Es ae EBLE. DAVIS & CO, FOR $\LE— Corcoran st. bet. 15th and 1th b.w., 19}g285, at $2. i KEEBLE, DAVIS & CO. FOR SALE~Three lots, each Bw at 81.05 feet to wise alley co. x LOT NEAR Washi te Yor houses of large stable or store lots owe arid, suiail casks HEKTFORD, - 1419 6 at JOR SALE—IN MOUNT PLEASANT. DESIRABLE sunali lots on easy terms, also houses. i! J. ik. HERTFORD, _wh3-3t 1419 G at, JOR SALE —SQUARE OF GROUND, ¥A.AVE ON line Peni 4B fs place for o MYEKS & Cc 1411 Gt THE NORTH. K street, « few ‘at #2 per foot. 3 1 from corner of F. at $2 per toot: 20.000 teat of wround near Grant cents per fot: mins? be se RD. RUFFIN. 106 F st nw. LOTS IN 1 ‘2 ber Su THOMAS TPISAER x co. itd Fret aw. ANCE Fou AN IN she its -A SPLENDID © KR SALE_LOT 1002 House igzi th st, T41% 10th 8. O18 F st. now | Box MONEY WANTED & TO LOAN MOREY WANTED ON FIRST-CLASS WASHING- 7 perch Feal estate : $40, 000 ior ten years at 5 per cent Pt igsion. Address J. W. HOLCOME! 1317 Vermont ave Mab KEAL ESTATS O20 «st. Bw. ANTED—$7,000 AT 5 proved property tar ofliee, W W. L. BRUEN, Banker, t mht * Miretrode 4,000. ‘Payaule $4,000. €2.000. * 1.000. Paysite et These installunenite decrease each ‘at foans without delay. LUMTEETIELD & EAN, _612 F st.in-w. (itaiston build. ) TO LOAN ON MauvLAND AND District of Columba, reat estate a Avply at once to MPANGLER & ONEY TO LOAN—IN BUMS TO SLIT. delay where security is first-class. bers * curity. FRAN I. Fa. ave, ws uber of Washi The Ariington Fire ins. Co.'s 0! ONEY TO LOAN ON REAL ESTAIE T tosuit. CHAS. W. HANDY, oe Mo )AN IN SUMS 70 SUIT At CUR- FEA TERE RAINS ott approved roal estate security ; special cut fe reavectiax prior payirente- EWS ROVHERPORD, 1307 F at. a... DAN, AT LOWEST RATES OF IN a ONEY TO LOAN Tn sums to suit, Teal estate security. at lowest rates. on approved PITCH, FO BROWS, 1408 cs 29 MOREY to LOAN IN SUBS To SUIT ATS AND AM. G per cent on D.C. real estate securit ‘A. KALFM JOHNSON, JaBete Builders’ Fxckamie. ‘)HE UNITED SECURITY LIFE INSURANCE and Trust Company o! Penasyivania loans money ob reai estate, payable in installments. incuuabrance canceled in event of death. UBT MUMIGS, weu- eral Awent, OLY Lith wt. a. dalt-covns ONEY To LOAN M IN SU3IS FROM $900 UPWARD, AT THE LOWEST RATE OF INTEKEST, oN REAL ESTATE 1N THIS DISTRICT. RO. HOLTZMAS, Cor. 10th and F sts. a. w. azn $10,000 To 7.000 Loan as se : 020 THOS. E. WAGGAMA! MoS2¥, 70 LOAN aro 2M to suit. Large auounts a specialty. Also, ax agents of the United Secunty Life Insuranceand Trust Company or Yeuneyivania, we make iustal ment loans of any amount, payable wonthly, quart sbnualiy. Good building loans also cousidered, nol?-te [2 LOAN—85,000— 23,000 ON REAL LSTATE IN the city of Washibgiun, (Nu Gea) beyoud oxen: ination of title We. EASIERDAY & SMALLERY, G25 Fists Pacine Dundine ct MoSEx 10 Loas IX ANY SUMS DECIRED AT Mitowese ates of uitereet om apyroved Teal extate situated ‘wishin the District of Corunbia; bo delay beyond thine necessary F ekaluibaton <a oud Teparation of papers. c.3ruucssions reason enise = ‘TH |. FISH: Sy ld-tt i Oo LOU WANT MONEX?—310 10 $100 TOLOAN at iow interes: on iurniture, Plabos, horses, Kuhs, Louseloit goods or other personal property: Princrpal and iuterest payable in weekly or monthly Fayments, uo removal of coods from residence: 20 Puvherty.” Aduress ox WS. Siar othice. — 4ulU-Tiu" MOREY TOLOAN ON KEAL ESTATE Ox FIRST. ‘class security. at lowest rates of interest: uo de- lay where tue security is good. aple O- C"GKSEN, 308 7th st. mow. Por sau eral ‘ect borth uf Dap. fout all JAIN FOR BUILDE fine south, ‘euc lot 20 feet “front toa Lé- MO Per lot Easy terms FARDON & CO. Glo 1th st. E- $3,000 WILL BUY A BEAUTIFUL th a frontage of 100 feet on Maryland OHA E. 1006 F at. mab ONEY TO LOAN—IN SUMS OF FROM 2500 te $25,000 on approved real estate security; no 3 DUGAN & BUT ek a == Successor to DANENHOWEK & SON, cor. bre Foe S4b8-sciipise Lots.” Morton place,6th & ith & L & Mn.e., 20x69. Acker st bets t. wth ST. SRE SOU East Capitol st.. any uesired front, 81. Sosa Lo wars, Hom Lincols Pare haser these lots will be sold’ at a figure Shot will uisare a profitable return. i wos. J. FISHE: K OF PRETTY BUILDING vear Maryland ave. and Ith st. ue. + each lot 18 teet wide to an alley. ED. J. OHARE, 1008 Fst. et 22th and xi 13th pe, SALE_CHEA 100 to pubis alley , nea: NN onner Pde CHARLES WO HAND {08 SALE — MOST SUITABLE FoR SUEDE M. a OpLoriUNity that is sedom offered: forty-three (43) acres of beautiful ground in the Dis: tri-t of Covumb rated his . property. We will take pleasure in showing it to interested partion. It Biust Le set 10 be appreciated: EVERAL DESIRABLE BUILDING ate tesidences on M st. near Conn. ISS to am 10% ft alle: A DESIRABLE BUILDING LoT ON isch st. between Kaud Sn. SALE—HORSES AND VEHICLES. HULSE, wentle: suitab BO. Peasona: harness. Address OR SALE-LAKGE BAY HORSE sadier aad driver. sound, hind «1 te.dr.ve. one-third is waite: BIABLE wt ae “ abst EWSIER BKOUGHAM IN 1 Brew stcr ladies’ pact lated laes Saddles ani ariay of uew work frou b CHESTNUT SOkKEL L050 Lie wood driver DUDGE'S LIV By JAMES T. ALKIVED, & for ail purposes wee gilaranteed as Tepresented of mobey SCHLEGEL, 403 Sth st. now. mblaw E PHAETON AND A CONCORD 15 for business ine: both Jobs have ‘and put im complete repair, price and Dats se. abit EOF DEAD. MATCHED FINE ared by Wiikes Boy. tuli brothers > drivers. weight 1.000 CUMMINGS, docu Hl ARRIVED lieadl of horses oF on tia: Feu sat cantiaers, waaoxs I SSS Nertered Wet eS A Foun ik Call oe aditeae 3 1S MOF GEYER? HE IS 1HE Dasiies, wasone and baruess iu the iso Lest varquits Sir erdered work, beth pew nail sercnd hen pairing ana STMEOL Sse ales ase MSE? tO LOAN aT DO YER CENE UN IM approved District real estate. no delays. Cn PALE, mho 1418 F st. _COUNTRY REAL ESTATE. FO gALE oR EXCHANGE—A FINE PROPERTY in Brookville, Md. 141uiles north of D. C.; 7th St. turnpike; large hotise, Yard, shade, stables, car- Flage house, ice house filled and every "convenience; Might trade for southern or western JOHN W. METZ, Brookville, Md.. oF C. ‘Attorney, 321 4i9'st. n. Sok SALE—A FARM OF 100 ACRES IN PRINCE George's county, Md. ; only Smiles from Washington; BO aces um tunver, trust, Bc. ;only 81,.0WU. 1. J. STALEY, 631 F st. mbt PARx Fok SALE CHEAP-SI_ ACRES Good improvenients ‘ater, good fences. located om 7th st. turnpike, about 12 mniies from city: wil sell cheap or exchange fog city prop erty or ‘mmm FAL.) te%-Or" TYLER & KUTHERFORD, Fat. POR SALE—A GOOD FIFTY-FOUR-ACKE FARM, ood within three miles of Washiaxton. D.C. dwelling; barn: fences; water: locality ‘hich healthy : splendid roads and !ays beautitully for gilda 3 b- only $0,000: usual terms. R.A. YHILLIPS er York ave. ‘OK KENT—20 ACRES. 18 A balance in. garden land, with outbuudings. #25 per mo. ; 3 acres garden land.ti-room house and outbuildings, $15 per month: both near Benning’s; pomsession can be bad unniediately.. Me- LACHLEN & BATCHBLDER, cor. 10th und G sts. twelve iniles n. w. of this city in V borhoed; near schoo! churet. ah, eA PHT & SON, 1419 im M AKYLAND AND VIRGINIA FARMS, a ‘Write for Catalozue. —fetn* Fok san SUBURBAN LOTS AND FARM: wany devirable and very cheap properties alons tl wac aud outside of the District. i. CAL- RE & CO..1010 F ot aw. 2 FOR _SALE---PIANOS. FOk SALE 4 HANDSOME CARVED LEG ROSE- Wood Square Grand Piano, in good order for only ‘$10 per month until paid for. Cost #300 new jandsoiue stool and cover with it. ‘Smail Mason & Hamlin Parlor Organ, 822 casi, Eatay Chapel Organ. #30 ‘These are quick cash bargains. THE PIANO EXCHANGE, 913 Pa ave. WE WILL SELL mh? 3ou SALE-DUE new end sccond- Temoval to our 3° PPEIPFER & JOR SALE_MAGNIFICP NT ‘rand uprisht pine: good mal price, Sind cash. includes plus barvain” F. WALDECKER & Everett platy asenc¥. iG MARCH nd pia BAKGAINS IN PIANOS AND ORGANS. We are at the top for quality snd at the bottom for New upricnt pianos, id save 16 cour ‘mssions and profit you Lave to yay m dealer Jala Bea ibury Palace of Music, TSE E Some PAN On as TAND- and 3 Uso WOKCH & FOR SALE ONE FINE TONE. BEAUTIFULLY irved. fave, uearly new square piano f $13) cash; cost $350. at G. L WILD §'B thet. nw. Agents for the celebrated KIANICH & BACH pianos. tei" AM ORGAN. 0 knee swells, nid wainnt case, >: will Le sold for 87 Ne interest. bev- teh top; oun es “"sLoninger’ THOMSUN's MUS: SUBURBAN PROPERTY. Lo ‘LOUK! ONE HUNDRED BEAUTIFUL LOTS MADE ON . THE CLEAR by those who want pretty suburban homes. which will be built at costand sold on easy terms Location charming and healthy. Churches, schools and stores convenient. Situated on the Metropolitan ratirosd, B. aud O. Just the piace for you if you want a homo of your own. Address COMMON SENSE, Star office, READ THE ABOVE. LOURI 27-08 — THE SPRING Boom ill econ Ye here, when the price of real estate in Qrcund Washington will be much higher than et pret aut Don't put your money im suburban property until Fou Lave inspected FORT MYER HEIGHTS. Cat oat mai te She pric. Maps, terme aud wea KOBINSON & LUDGE, vevtment aa Het Fatate Brobery BEL 8 ant tt lane Lidge tovand 1 Fat ew Foe sate toi ‘$00 TO 81,000. NORTHWEST ECKINGTON. QSLY suidiv'eion within the AL SER Stet f toltteen thee eee eet Means cau secur: « bouw without any bie @urrvundings. and wlece every toot of «round te ine SB sige ee plats sad price list apuly at DANIEL & ARMAT, 133 Fetow. aj Sze aD tne setion. prompt ‘Unie <reatest naniber and variety of ail Cail aud seo at bis bezaar, 405 eal W. M. Suvszez & Soxs, 919 Pa Ave We wut ores repay oxe ror pep FORD COkDS IN GRAY, TAN, KESADA, MYRTLE. BLUES, TOBACAND BROWN. ONE LOT TWEED CAMEL'S HAIR IN TAN. BROWN, RESADA AND BLUE EF- FEC QUALITY UNSURFASSED. ‘ONE LOT BEDFORD GINGHAMS. ONE LOT CREPE GINGHAMS. ONELOT MILANGE BEKEGES. MAGNIFI- CENT QUALITY. ALL THE NEW SPRING SHADES. THE ABOVE ARE OUR FIRST ARRIVALS FYROM THE NEW YORK CUSTOM HOUSE. THE CLOTHS ARE THE PROPER WEIGHT AND STYLES ARE CORKACT. ONE PRICE. W. M. SHUSTER & SoNs, fetS SID PA. AVE. Fr ‘BAHLINGS. 126-3m, Fo sQ0OP , SUBSTANTIAL Sho. whitre fe aad in ata Maine ave., bet. $s | i | friends to meet them. THEWORLDOF SOCIETY Dinners and Luncheons Are Popular During Lent. MANY LEAP YEAR PARTIES. The Arrival of Lent Does Not Prevent Many Enjoyable Gatherings—Some of the Enter- tainments That Took Place Before Ash Werdnesday—Personal Notes. Senator and Mrs. Chandler gave a brilliant reception last Saturday evening in honor of the governor of New Hampzlire and Mrs. Tut- tle and the ladies and gentlemen in the party with them, who have been visiting here the past week. The governor's party numbered thirty and Senator and Mra. Chandier invited their ~=New — Eng- land and especially tucir New Hampshire In_the company were Senator and Mrs. Frye, Representative and Mrs. Boutelle, Sugeon General and Mrs. Browne, Gen. and Mrs. Veazey, Gen. Batchei- der, Mr. and Mr. Patterson, tho Misses Patterson, Mrs. J. G. Cilley and Mr. Harry Cilley, The house was handsomely decorated. The supper table was decked with scarlet tulips and laden with ali delicacies. Gov. and Mra. Tuttle are going to continue their travels south with some other members of their party. ‘Their stay in Washington was ® memorable one in every way. Senator Chandler presented the gentlemen tothe Presi- dent and Mrs. Chandler would have accom- plished the same plgisaut duty in introducing the ladies to Mrs. Harrison had not the abseu of the latter made it impossible. The dinuers and luncheons are about the only atandbys of the Lenten seagon in the early part xt least. Mrs. Hitt entertained a company of young ladies today at one of these midday spreads. ‘The Lenten ansterities for a good many well disposed -people will continue to come in this sape with « theater party thrown regularly in and un attendance at the balf dozen ciubs in which 1t is now the fashion to have a membership. Nearly ‘all the ladies in official life are going to keep their usnal afternoon at home during Lent. The opportunities of visiting or being Visited during the season are so few that if it were not for the quicter receptions of Lent things would come toan utter standsull. ‘Maj. and Mrs. Tucker and their baby son sailed yesterday for Europe. ‘They are going direct to Nice. Mre. Wm. T. Schlosser has issued cards an- nouncing the coming marriage of her dangh- ter, Mary Eva, to Mr. Daniel H. Bellaut on ‘Tuesday evening, March 15, at 7:30 o'clock, at Grace Lutheran Church, 13th street between Q and It streets northwest. Mise Clay is visiting ber uncle, R. Livingston Kester, cuq., in Pittsburg, where she expects to spend several weeks. Mrs. M. Luche will not be at home to callers tomorrow. An enjoyable leap year birthday party was given to Miss Ethel Vivian Callahan by her parents Monday evening: Among those prea- ent were Misses Kose Bright, Bertha Barret, Clara V. Cassell, Adelia Cassell, Josie Edwards, Nettie F. Graham. Lillie Louise Howenstein, Bessie Moore, Gracie F. Oliver, Edith Ran- dolpb, Florence Ethel Sickel, Edith Stowell, Helen’ Skinner, Nettie Tressel and Masters Sylvester, Cassell, Hary C. Caldwell, Ellis A. Caldweil, Ray Clifford Cailahan, Geo. W. Davis, J. Lawrence Fowler, George F. Graham, Willie Reynolds. John’ Reed, Edmund Scbrei- ner, George Siaybaugh, Dempster M. Smith and Willie Teope. During the evening games were played, for which prizes were awar Afterward the children joined in singing a number of familiar tunes. They then marched out to the dining room, where re- freshments were served. The little hostess was the recipient of a number of beautiful ifte. . Mre. Edwin M. Truell held her last formal reception yesterday. Her spacious drawing rooms were constantly thronged with callers. She was assisted by Mrs. Spalding, Mra. Doten of Portland, Mrs. Joseph Roy, Mrs. Gen. Mower, Mrs. Ackerson, Mrs. Briard, Mrs. Dr. Dono ‘Miss Draper of Boston and Miss Marguerite Spalding. Maity of the callers lingered, listen- ing to the singing of Mrs. Donohue. An enjoyable leap year party was given Tues- day evening at the residence of the Misses Ad- die and Stella Botts on Capitol Hill. Retresl ments were-served at 11 o clock, after which dancing was: resumed. Among those present were Mrs. Butts and Mrs. Bates and the Misses Bertha Shearer, T. Gately, Stella Botts, Addie Botts, Bessie Shearer, Ada Hensley,Annie Wise, Lizzie Botts, Sallie Shearer, D. Marceron and Messrs. Tolson, Botts, Perkins, Smith, Kress, Gregory, Exinis, Myers and Tai Mrs. C. E. Young and Mrs. H. B. Smith and son left this morning for a ten days’ visit to Wil- mington and Philadelphia. The Misses Jennie and Josie Walsh wel- comed a nutiiber of their friends to their home on F street Tuesday evening. Music and dancing were the amusements and an elegantly served collation was appreciated. A pleasant reception was given by the Merry Maiden Leap Year Club at McCauley'’s Hall Tuesday night. The hail was handsomely dec orated with palms and potted plants. Dancin; was kept up until n late hour, when the assem bled guests repaired to the banquet hall, where refreshments were served. Among’ those prestnt were Misses Annie Burke, Mary Oli- phant, Maggie Sweeney, Fannie Ryder, Ella Collins, Rose Carrol, Maggie Holloran,’ Jen- nie Bryan, May Conway. Mary Donaldson, Lizzie Sweeney, Emma Kline, Grace Durice, Ada Hoffman, “Annie Seufert, Ida Murphy, Katie Feeney, Maggie Robinson, Jessie Tople Theresa Wagner, Mamie Beattie, Lula Hay de Lizzie Moore, Minnie Getner, Annie Kilmartin, Annie Brennan, Annie O'Connor, Minnie Pros ery, Mamie Moore, Ida Carroll, Maggie Rosen. erry, ard Messe L. Kilmartin, Wm. Mullen, D. Stelle, J. Fay, Thos. Walsh, BR. Grows, J." Smith," Oden Gray, A. Dan, 0. Landgrab, Kt. Birberich, A. Blan: don, J. Wilver, J. Hickey, Taylor, H, Selby, E. Craig, E. all, H Bishop, "J. Quill, W. Ore Mulloy, H. iimgham, Dr. Levstitzer, O. H, MeCauley,’ J. McCormick, Wim. Me- :, Prot. Rollow, Prof. Hart and Prof. and Mrs. Hinton. Mr. aud Mrs. Jobn M. Lloyd gave an enjoy- able leap year dance at their residence, No. 709 E street southwest, Tuestay evening in honor ot Miss Hilda Edwards, their gucat gant supper was served during the evening. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Petty, jr.. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Addison, airs, Ma- horney and daughter, Misses Edwards, Angela and Genevieve Petty, Smith, Lizzie and Nellie Shoemaker, Ella and Jennie Dant, May Ma- horney, Messrs. Geo. Godfrey and Delly Mat- tingly, Francis and Vincent Sheehy, Geo. Dant, jr.,Bates, Whyte, Huntt, Davidson, Muisden, E. 8. Burroughs and B. Early of Brandywine, Miss Clara A. Harner of 513 L street will be at home Thursday” for the last time this season. Mrs. A. L. Barber, with her son and daugiiter Lorena, left yesterday for an extended tour through the south. Miss Emma Appel of Hyde Park, N. ¥., who has been the guest of Miss Stoutenburgh for a few wecke, will leave the city on Friday morn- ing for a visit to tricnds at Bordentown, N. J., Easton, Pa.. and Caruicl, N, Y., returning to Hyde Park early in May. Miss Kobena Taylor will not receive on Mon- day next. Just now the interost of society is contered upon the plays to be given at the New National mest week far the Lenetit of the Nome for In- curables. The cast im itself insures success, The leading roles will be sustained by Miss Riddle, already well known for her hisirionic talent; Miss Painter, Miss Harter, Mr. Webb and Mr. Bulkley. The entertainment will close with a dance, in which young ladies prominent in society will take part. Among the lady trons are Countess Esterhazy, Mrs. Ramscy, ra. Lieber, Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. Geo. N. Beal, Mra. Lioomer, Mrs. Carroll Mercer and Mrs. Ross Perry. Miss McCaffry pleasantly entertained a num- ber of her —— ather home, 374 E street southwest, Tuesday evening. The parlors were meely decorated with flower. be Dancing, gumes, vocal and instrumental music was in- dulged in and a very enjoyable evening was spent. Au elaborate supper was served. Among those present were the Misses Fitzgerald, Miss Welsh of Jsaltimore, Miss Hamilton, Miss Founce, Miss Bond, Miss Harmon, Miss ‘Brown, Mies Faunce, Mr. Drewey, Sir. Owens, Mr. Me- Ardle, Mr. Butler and Mr. Marphy. The Jolly Club of St. Mary's Church . met at the residence of Mist Barbara Beuchert of H Walsh, street northeast on Montay evening. They were outer ‘ith both vocal and instru- mental mi Mrs. Senator Saunders will receive informally tomorrow afternoon. Miss Margaret Kelly gave » dancing party Tuesday evening at her home, 1409 W street, beerough attended. One of the feat- evening was a gucesing contest. Mine. ae y catried off first prize, Mr. Mitchell the gentleman's prize. Dancing was enjoyed and at 11:90 refreshments were served. Dancing wag remunted. |Among those present were the Misses Ransdall, Brewer, Murphy, Rice, Renelan, Walsh. Melone, Rant, an: /Messrs. Poole, Mitchell, Murphy, Roach, Craw- ford, Frawley. Swiggart, Spinner, Reneban, Firman, Foley, Purcell, McEneany and Fogarty. Miss Moore and Miss Marie Moore of New Hampshire avenue entertained a number of friends with progressive euchre on Tuesday evening in honor of their cousit, Miss Ethel Holcombe Biack of Phiiadelpt After the prizes were given the guests were invited to the palm-deeked dining room, where a dainty supper of salads, ices, &c., was served. Among those present were Mrs. dicDonaid, Mr. Simms, Mrs. Lient. Clarence Stone. Mrs. Wm. Smith, Mrs. Kennady of Clyde, N. Y., Mr. and M J. Clark, Mist Mattie Jenkins, Dr. Eppley, Charles Weaktey, Mr. Frank Morgan, Tir: Mr. Duckett, Mr. Winship, Miss Lena Terry. A succeasful masquerade party was given by the Silver of Mr. Geo. Stiefel, 26 P street northwest last evening. Dancing and other festivities con- tinued until a late hour when prizi awarded to the following: Miss Ida N: Lizzie Joy, Mr. H, Wilson and Mr. P. man. Among others present were Messrs, G. Slaughter, G. Parsons, W. Conover, J. King, W. “Fox, 1. O'Bierne, A. Watson, J. Etzier, C. Schneider, Willie Birdie, A. Horning, Misses A. McGuigan, M.' Me- Guigan, N. M iy, I. Brewer, G. Smith, 4. Muller, K. Mulier, A. 'Groverman, K. Albright, L. Grant, M. Knodlock, M. Hines, Mohler, E. Mohler, F. Stiefel, F. Behler, Lena Stiefel, Louisa Stiefel and Miss N. Stiefel. The members of the club are as follows: Wm. Ashdown, president; H. Wilson, vice president: |W. J. Mangan, secre’ ;, Charles Hines urer; Messrs. G. Caspari, G. Stiefel, Ei | holz, P. Hauft H. Gates, E. Schneider, J. Entwistle, M. Upperman, E. Martin, D. King and ©. Steidel. A dehghtful leap year masquerade party was jiven Monday evening at the residence of Mrs. les Kafter, 506 Kast Capitol. street. Among those preseat were: Mrs. Giles Rafter, Maud Muller; Miss Dot Young, winter; Miss Melvin, a jockey; Miss Nixou, ox eyed dai Miss Cragen, Liack domino; Miss Clements, @ lady; Miss Virginia Keech, nun; Miss Gertrude Saunders, peasant girl; Miss Pearl Hughes, baby Miss Bella Johnson, flower girl; Mies May Hughes, Priscilla; Miss May Trader, tambour- s Purman, snow flake; Miss ppho; Miss C.. Johnson, folly; Mise Sinks, Grecian lady; William Annon, T. Robbi: Duke of Argyle; Spanish cavalier; Rolney burton, monk; L. E. Dennis, cadet; Paul Ernest, Uncle si Russian officer; F. M. , Ted domi Y. 1. Black, base ball; Will Hardly, black domino; Dr. Cannon, Span- ish student; Mr. Aughinbaugh, red domino. ‘There was a brilliant asscmbinge at Mount Vernon Place Church on Tuesday evening to witness the marriage of Miss Lola McNeir to Mr. Thomas Holton Sprinkle. The chancel beautiiully decorated with ims aud foli- age plants. ‘Theushers, Mr. A. sprinkle of North Carolina, brother of the groom; Mr. C. 8. McNeir, “Mr. W. B. Kiipatrick of New York and Mr. William MeNeir preceded the bridesmaids, Miss Mary Sprinkle, Miss Bessie Israel, Mise Mary Snowden of Balti- more and Miss Emma MeNeir. ‘Tixese were fol- lowed by Master Tom McNeir and Miss Anna Israel, the little nephew and cousin of the bride, bearing baskets of spring flowers. Pre- ceding the bride, who entered on the arm of her brother, Mr. George MeNeir of Minne- apolis, who gave her in marriage, was the maid of honor, Mise Sallie Myers, who, like the bridesmaids, was gowned in white China silk. Mr. J. 8 Boyne of Charlo} C., attended the groom as best man. The bride’s gown was of white benga- line, with pearl girdle, her veil was confined b} sprays of lilies of the ‘valley, and her only bament was a diamond pendant, the gift of the groom. She carried a bouqnet of bride's roses: those of her bridesmaids were of La France roves, while the maid of honor c ried rosebuds. ‘The ceremony was performed by Bishop Alpheus W. Wilson of Baltimore, assisted by Dr. J.T. Wightman, pastor of the chureh. After the ceremony a large reception was held at the residence of the bride's brother. ‘The house was beantifull; decorated, the bay window of the drawing room, where the bridal couple received congratulations, being trans- formed into a bower by spreading palms, while the mantels were banked with bride roves and spring flowers, Among those p ent were Mr. and Mrs. George MeNeir, Misses MeNeir, Mrs. William Sprinkie of North Carolina, Judge and Mrs. 8 ¥. Philps. Mr. and airs. J.C. Burrows, Mrs, J.W. P. Myers, Mr. and Mra. Lacey, Mise Lacey, Mr. and Mrs. George Myers, Mr. and Mrs. R. 0! Israel of Brooklyn, Mrs, M..G. Emery and Miss Emery, Col. and Mre. Ludington, ar. and Mrs. J. E. Ackroyd of Philadelphia, Mrs. and Miss Moore, Mr. and Mra. Hastings, Mr. and Mra, Beall, Misses Philips, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Culbreth of Baltimere, Dr. and Mrs, Jas. Young, Dr. and Mrs. J. 1. Howard, Mics Shute, Mins De Munn, Miss Fraser, Mrs. Yale, Mr.'R. J. McLean, Mr. P. B. Israel of Brocklyn, Mra, and Miss Heiston, Mrs. J. §. Andrews, Prof. and Mrs. Lucas, Mr. and Miss Anderson, Mrs. Anderson, Mr. and Mra. G. A. R. MeNeir, Miss Henning, Mr. Wm. Birch and many others, Mr. and Mrs. Sprinkle left at 11 o'clock for an ex- tended trip through the south, after which they will go to Atluuta, Ga., their future*home. Mrs. John T. Wallace, No. 1413 Hopkins’ place, gave ared teaand musicale Monde: nouor of Mrs. John F. Chamberlin and daagh- ters, . A pretty wedding took place Tuesday evening at the home of the bride's parents, 71 K street northeast, ihe contracting parties being Mr. E. H. McKennon of Flora, lii., and Miss Annie Be Solon of this city. The bride was becomingly tired ina iawn-colured broadcloth costume ciaborately trimmed with jeweled passementrie and curried a bouquet of bridalroses. The Kev, Father Gillespie, 8. J., of St. Aloysius per- formed the ceremony, after which a bountiful collation was served. The bride and groom were the recipients of many handsome and valuable presents. Among those present were the parents of the bride, Dr. and Mrs, Wm, Goodlove, brother of the groom, Mr. and Mrs. *. J. Solon and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. R. Me- coils, Mr. and Mra. Hunnell, the Misses Solon, Ryan, Stewart, Miss Plowman, Boesser, Fol Baldwin, Callaghan, Thompson of Baltimore, Schlegel and Mrs. Morgan Sherwood and daughter und the Messrs. C. W. Goodlove and brothers, nephews of the groom, Lowry, C. Shomo, Walter, T. B. Waters, Finley, 1 'E. Waters, Heese, Durring, Hefferman, W. E. lon, F.C. Losano, Thos. Solon, Doraa Wy vill, Campbell, Kheinverg, Watts, Hemp, Dade, Hunter, Wisted, J. 8. Smith, Whitlock, J. B and J. H. Babeock and Wm. Smith. A weighty consideration—the salary of the side-show fat lady In presenting roseate picturesof the situation a politician should refrain from drawing on his imagination. He wasa copper nice and neat. He always held in spite of jokes ‘That helping ladies o'er the street Was better than arresting folke. “Did you ring, sir?” asked a messenger boy. “Yes, I did.” “I told you so,” he said to boy at his side. “Much obliged, mister,” he added as he turned tothe door. “That puts mea quarter in. I bet ye ringed, and Jimmy here bet ye didn’t.” “Spoil the rod and spare the child” said Jobuny solemnly as ho cut up the instrament of castigation. “I verwy much enjoy calves-bwains, you know. “Ab?” replied the young woman, mean to eat or to think with?” “I suppose the waves are still breaking on the seashore as they did last summer,” said the young woman. “Fil bet they're not,” said her father. “If they saw how that landiord broke me, they probably got ashamed and retired from busi- ness.” “Do you An object of art—the eligible bachelor in so- ciety. No cloud outlives the genial glow ‘That from above is cast; Each shadow that a life may know ‘To sunshine yields at last, ————— | _ ‘The Great Falls Rallway. Gen. Grant, assistant secretary of war, gave s hearing yesterday afternoon to the attorneys for the Washington and Great Falls Electric Railway Company. The company is desirous of laying its tracks on the government reserva- tion along the side of the conduit and their representatives were given an ty to s it length in favor of proposed uously opposed to the plan. Gen. Grant will thoruly ?orward to Congress his’ writien opin. iw’ £ THE EVENING STAR: WASHINGTON, D.C., THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 1892. MR. WATSON’S REPLY He Stamps a Dispatch Sent About Him as False. THE SPEAKERS CLERK SCORED. lt Was He Who, It is Claimed, Wrote the Article. THE IDAHO CONTEST. SenatorGray Makes an Argument in Favor of Clagett. SENATE, Among the petitions and memorials intro- duced and referred were the following: From tenants of the army praying for the extension to their rank of the system of lineal promotion. By citizens of Evansville, Ind., protesting against the passage of Senate bill 1775 (relative to changes in the steamboat regulations). The House bill authorizing the Postmaster General to credit the late postmaster at Indian- apolis, Acquilla Jones, with the sum of $2,438 was called up and passed. TO CONSOLIDATE MATL MATTER. From the post office committee Mr. Sawyer reported a bill to consolidate mail matter of the third and fourth classes, and it was placed on tire calendar. Mr. Call gave notice that although he had in- tended to address the Senate today upon the resolutions introduced by him relative to the interference of railrouds in Florida senatorial elections, in deference to the pending order he would postpoxe the delivery of his speech until next Monday. THE IDAHO contest. The Senate resumed consideration of the Idaho election contest, being addressed by Mr. Gray in support of the claims of Clagett, the contestant. He denied that the minority of the committee on privileges and elections had been influenced by such trivial considerations aa the appointment of a chaplain by the Idaho legislature and the details of keeping journals. ‘MR. MORGAN'S SUBSTITUTE. At the close of Mr. Gray's remarks, which were frequently interrupted by questions and statements from other Senators, Mr. Morgan gave notice of =a — sub- stitute which he proposed to_offer for the pending resolutions. ‘The substitute de- clares what shall be the course of procedure that constitutes a choice of Senator of the United States, and that in the case of Mr. Du- bois that course of procedure was not followed. Mr. Higgins, who signed the majority report, made au argument in justification of it, and of Mr. Dubois’ right to the Senate. HOUSE. ‘The opening proceedings of the Mouse this morning were not noteworthy. A few personal requests were granted, a few corrections of the record were made, and the committee on agri- culture was granted leave toset during the sessions of the House. Mr. Watson (Ga.), rising to a question of peronal privilege, sent to the clerk's desk and ad read a special dispatch to the Atlanta Con- ution from Washington criticising his vote upon the Craig-Stewart contested election case, intimating that in voting for Stewart he was playing into the hands of the republicans in order that he might secure financial aid from them in his campaign for Congress. THE SPEAKER'S CLERK ATTACKED. ‘That communication, said Mr. Watson, was written by one of the clerks of this House, and it charged him with having voted corruptly in the election case. It was not loug since that his good name was all the property he had on earth, when it was ms house and home,’ when it was both his personality and his realty; and the time had not yet come (and never would) when he poxsessed anything that wi ‘The article which he had re: in dearer to him. charged him, the cowardly language of insinuation, as having acted corruptly as a sworn His answer to this charge be made as plainly and as promptly as honor and courage required that it should be made. If one of the reading clerks should denounce as corrupt one of the members of the House the House would bé startled and a reply would be made. But when the clerk to the Speaker of the House denounced through the public prints gentleman whom he knew to be apolitical ponent of the Speaker, the justification for re- ply was still more complete. ‘THE STATEMENT WAS FALSE. The statement in the newspaper, in so far as it pretended to state the facts, was false. The Speaker knew it to be false, the gentleman who wrote it knew it to be false, and every member of the House knéw it to’ be false. Many a woman, and beautiful. many a man bright and ambitious, had sold them- selves for honors, place and fame. Only the vilest of men and women sold themselves for — money. Since _ be had been in the House be had attempted to establish » character for openness and manliness and fairness. Ever since be liad been here the clerk to the Speaker had thought it his duty to disparage him, to ridicule him and to misrepresent him. ‘The climax had now been reached and patience wa no longer a virtue. He denounced the insinu- ation, cowardly as it was, as a base and in- famous falsehood. DISTRICT APPROPRIATION BILL. ‘The matter was then dropped 2nd the House went into committee of the whole (Mr. Rich- ardson of Tennessee in the chair) on the Dis- trict of Columbia appropriation vill. = Changes at the Corcoran Gallery. At a special meeting of the board of Trustees of the Corcoran Gallery of Art, held yesterday afternoon, the following changes in the man- agement were made: . M. Matthews elected Secretary and Treas- urer, to fill the vacancies caused by the death of Authony Hyde. Matthew W. Galt elected Trustee, to fill the vacancy in the board caused by the death of Anthony Hyde. 8. H. Kauffmann elected Vice President. to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of that oftice by C. M. Matthews. ——————— Marriage Licenses, Marriage licenses have been issued by the clerk of the court to the following: John A. Buehler and Katie A. Hueter; Thomas Casty and Frances Addison; Henry Garnett and Fan- nie KR. Nails; Wm. Harry Connelly and Hettie C. Cathell; Charles H. Norris and Susan J. Daphney; Robert G. Contee and Mary Coving- ton; John H. Crittenden and Rosie Rollings; Henry Jobuson and Julia Johnson; James W. Active and Caroline E. Towles. ———— Faneral of Edward Temple. ‘The funeral of the late Edward Temple will bo private from his late residence, No. 905 K street northwest, at 2 o'clock, and Roy. Dr. Byron Sunderland will officiate. Mr. Temple was a native of Chester county, Pa., and in 1862 he married a daughter of the late Dr. Wm. Gun- ton, for many years president of the Bank of Washington, and has since resided here and in the mer season on his farm in Prince George's county, Md. He assisted Dr. Gunton in the management of a number,of business en- terprises and for several years he was a director and president of the Bank of Washington. He hud many fine traits of character nd hed made taany friends in the community. ee Rev. Dr. Thirlkeld Dangerously 111. The Rev. Louis A. Thirlkeld, pastor of the FifteentStreet Methodist Church of this city, is lying dangerously ill at his residence, No. 1709 15th street northwest, of typhoid fever. Abont eight weeks ago Mr. Thirlkeld was first attacked by the disease, but no serious results were anticipated until recently, when the disease was complicated by the presence of pneumonia. Even then medical treatment overcame the threatened danger and the reverend gentleman's case appeared to Drogrone very favorably. A fow days ago, how- ever, he suffered a relapee, since which time his condition has been rat Last rman of the Ways and Means Com- mittee in a Critical Condition. IT 18 FEARED BR CANNOT SURVIVE—ANXIETY OF HI8 ASSOCIATES IN THE HOUSE IX REGARD TO HIM—SKETCH OF MIS LONG AND ACTIVE PUBLIC Caner. The condition of Congressman Springer, chairman of the ways and means committee, is #0 werious today as to excite the gravest appre- hensions of his friend. His family and most intimate’ friends are evidently prepared for the worst, as there is a fear that the erysipelas heretofore confined to the face has gone to the brain. The physicians concede that this being the case the result is almost in- evitably fatal. Dr. John A. Vincent of Spring- field, Ill, the old family physician of Mr. Springer, has been telegraphed for at the re- quest of the patient and with the approval of the attending physicians in this city. White Mr. Springer’s family have the groat- est cofidence in the attending Fbysiciane they hope that the prosence of Dr. Vincent, who is an old friend as well as a skillful physician, may buoy up the patient and help him to bat- | tle against the virulence of the disease. This view is shared by Dra. Curtis and Verdi, who hope | for good resuits on the mental condition of the patient. During most of the time Mr. Springer 3s conscious and, although suffering the most intense pain day and night, is fully apprised of the gravity of his condition. ‘MM. BPRINGER'S HARD WORK. Since Congress met Mr. Springer has been working very hard, and while other active men in the House were more or less overcome by the fatigue of the speaker- ship fight and the work and excitement attending the organization of the House be held out with wonderful strength and energy. After the announcement of the committee on ways and means he started at once the work | on the tariff bill, He worked for hours in the night and day, getting up Statistics and all possible information on the subject of wool aud woolen mauufactures. Some days before he completed his work on the report on the wool bill his strength began to give way. He had symptoms of the grip and nervous prostration. WHEN UE FINALLY GAVE UP. He kept up, however, until be had finished his report, and not until four or five days ago did he take to his bed. He then had erysipelas in the face in addition to nervous prostration. He grew considerably worse for some time after taking to his bed, but was better Yesterday, “He has not been unconscious and e spent a fairly comfortable night. Young Mr. Springer came to the Capitol this morn- ing feeling that his father was no worse than yesterday. Shortiy before 12 o'clock he was sent for, the fear being that bis father vas dying. Mr. Springers assistant clerk went to the house also and on his return gave the first information at the Capitol of what Mr. Springer’s condition was. A large number of members called at the house to make wiries and great anxiety was felt among his colleagues. SUDDEN CHANGES OF CoNDITIOX. Later in the afternoon Mrs. Springer stated that her husband had grown no worse since the first alarming decline in his condition, and that while his situation was extremely serious she still had hope. Halfan hour later a message | was sent to Speaker Crisp by young Springer that Mr. Springer had suddenly grown worse; that there were five physicians with him and he was dying. The Speaker at once sent a mes- senger to his house to keep the House informed of Mr. Springer’s condition. MR. SPRINGER’S CAREER. Mr. Springer has for many years been one of the most valuable members of the House and by his services has honestly won leadership. He has served in the Honse since the beginning of the Forty-fourth Congress and has twice been a candidate for the speaker- ship. At ‘the opening of this Congress he made a strong canvass and it is believed by many that he would have been elected Speaker had the Illinois delegation stood firmly by him. He has been one of the most conspicuous men on the floor during all great contests betwee: the two parties. No other man in Con- gress has been 60 well supplied with He has been general information as he. called by some the fountain head of ail infor- mation on matters of legislation and parlia- mentary law, and his great amiability made him always ready to share the fruits of his labors with any of his colleagues, HI8 PRONOUNCED INDIVIDUALITY. He was a man of most pronounced individu- ality. Being one of the most earnest parlia- mentary fighters in Congress and an active | partisan, so well armed as to make his assaults particularly effective, he was yet #0 capable of self-control that there is probably not a man in Congress who has ever seen him show signs of anger. In the thickest of the fiercest fights that have occurred in the House Mr. Springer has been seen here and there and everywhere dealing blows to his opponents, but always smiling and unruffled, and with spirits as fresh as the pink which always appeared on the lapel of his coat. He probably leaves not one enemy in Con- gress, and, if death calls him, his loss to the House will be no small matter. There is but one expression from all his colleagues, it is that of anxiety and sorrow for a personal frieud, who has always been the most amiable, kindly hearted, generous and forgiving of men. ‘MR. O'NEILL'S TRIBUTE. ‘Mr. O'Neill of Pennsylvania, who has been associated with him since his first appearance in the House, though of a different party, said today: “He is a man who by ‘his good- ness of heart won the regard of all men about him, and who by conscientious Work hss for years ‘deserved the lendersbip of his party. His death would be very great toss to his party and to Congress.” Mr. Springer isa native of Indiana, where he was born May 30, 1836. He removed to Illinois with his parents in 1848, but returned to the Indiana State University, from which he graduated in 1858. One ‘year later he was admitted to the bar. In 1862 he was secretary of the state consti- tutional convention of Ilinois, and from "71 to (72 was in the legislature. | He was chosen « member of the House of Representatives for the Forty-fourth Congress and has since served with distinction, devoting his energy und his superior ability to the great national questions which have arisen during his time. ... Mr. Perry Given a Divorce. The divorce suit of Charles H. Perry against Mary A. Perry was terminated in the Equity Court yesterday by a decree passed by Judge Hagner in favor of the complainant. The complainant in his bill filed last September states they were married in New York in 1868, charges the defendant with alleg- ing that the defendant became interested in the doctrines of faith cure, and on account of her religious zeal became estranged from tho complainant and failed to perform the duties which she owed him as good wife. Mrs. Perry filed her answer to these charges, alleging that. the desertion was part of Mr. Perry, and prayed for a divorce from bed’ and board. A great deal of testimony was taken on Loth sides. After argument the case was submitted to the court with tho above result, the court not only wardiag Mc."Porcy, in addition fs hisses, awarding Mr. Perry, to his d Sothoron cppenred. for Me- Perry and Gat ty Sothoron #p) for Mr. PB. B. Btilson for the wife. powrues MS S Says His Wife Deserted Him. Lonis L. Scott socks freedom from his matri- mouial vows with Louisa Scott, to whom if Hie THE PROPOSED NEW COURT. A Hearing Before the House Judiciary Com- mittee on the Subject. A LARGE ARRAY OF LEGAL TALENT PRESEXT— SPEECHES MADE FOR AND AGAINST TRE PEND- IN@ MEASURE —STRONG ARGUMENTS PRESENTED ON BOTH SIDES IN AN ARLE MANNER. The House committee on judiciary gave a hearing this morning to persons favoring and opposing tue bill proposing ghe establishment of court of appeals for the District and the bills proposed in lieu of that measure —to in- crease the number of justices composing the present Supreme Court of the District. There are three bills before the committee. One proposes the ostablishment of a court of Appeals, to consist of achief justice and two associate justicoa Another bill proposes the pointment of two additional justices of the Supreme Court, while still another calls for the | appointment of three additional justices, ‘The judiciary committee has decided to re- port the court of appeals bil, which is said to meet the approval of a majority of the Dar As- sociation of the District, but at the request of a number of lawyers in the District,who do not indorse that measure, guve the hearing today Lefore formally reporting the bill to the House. | TRE AMRAY OF LEGAL TALENT. i ‘The Bar Association has appointed a special | committee on legislation, consisting of fifteen | members, to take cognizance of bills pending | in Congress affecting legal questions of local interest, and a subcommittee, consisting of Mr. Nathaniel Wilson, Mr. A. 8. Worthington, Bir. George E. Hamilton, Mr. H. E. Davis and Mr. R. Ross Perry, to recommend the passage of the court of appeals bill. All the members of the subcommittee were present save Mr. Hamilton, who was repre- sented by Mr. J.J. Darlington. Mr. C. A. Ethott augmented the subcommittee by hi ‘The opposition to the court of appeals bi was represented by Mr. Franklin Mackey, Gen, Eppa Hunton, Mr. Enoch ‘Totten, Mr. Henry Wise Garnett, Mr. Leigh Robinson, Mr. Frank Hackett, Mr. Randall Hagner, ‘Mr. Robert Christy, Mr. Byrd Lewis, Mr.’ T. H. N. Me- Pherson, Mr. Wm. B. Gordon, Mir. John Goode, Wm. B. Webb. ‘The following members of the committee on judiciary were present: Representatives Cul- berson, Bynum, Layton, Wolverton, E. B. Tay- lor, Ray and Powers. Chairman Culberson called the meeting to ord sr and announced their willingness to listen toa guments. The time was limited to forty- tive minutes on a side, MR. MACKEY AGAINST THE COURT OF APPEALS. Mr. Mackey opened the debate in behalf of the opposition to the court of appeals bill. He said he had a petition rigned by 220 mem- bers of the bar asking for the retention of the resent system. If it is retained there should © @ permanent General Term of the court, This would answer the maim requirement of those who favor the court of appeals. Eighty members of the Bar Astociation bave signed the petition. He desired to show that the court of appeais bill 1s not the bill of the Bar Association. He claimed that of the 149 mem- Vers of the Bar Association there would be found 106 members favoring the retention of the present judicial system and forty-three against. NECESSITY FOR SOME LEGISLATION. There is no question as to the necessity for some legislation upon this question. There is only one jury court to try the cases of a popu- lation of 250,000 people. He said that all the laws made within the past thirty years have been made to fit this judicial system. To disturb this aystem now by aj pointing another court would be _ pro ductive only of bad result. When this system was organized it took ten Years to straighten out matters to adaptability to the new court. ‘The Criminal Court is now the poor man’s court. ‘Ihe rich man gives bail, the poor feliow goes to jail, and of course the ‘court tries jail ‘Therefore the judges should be increased. It is desirable that a full bench of tive or seven judges should sit in General Term in the hearing of important cases. Last year we had two judges sick und business was sus pended. ‘ihe cost of increasing the present | court would be £15,000a year. To appoint the court of appeals would cost $35,000 a year. ‘Will an economical Congress indorse the iatter expenditure? Another danger would arise if the appellate court should be formed by political appointees, who come from outside cities and are unfamiliar with District laws. COL. TOTTEN'S VIEWS. Col. Enoch Totten said the present system has been running nearly thirty years. He had been practicing before it for nearly twenty-six years. He thought the system is better as it stands than the new system could be. The new system would smother the present court. The present system was mod- ¢led afte: that in vogue in the state of New York and it will work better than anythi else. It is flexible and can be adapt to the growth of the city even when the population reaches a million. There can always be as many circuit courte as may become necessary as long as there are judges to hold them. We bave six judges They are capable, honest and have worked hard. This bill’ will be @ painful and humiliating thing to these judges. Con- gress should hesitate before establishing the. Precedent of retiring them. No supreme court of any state bas ever been retired by the appointment of an appellate court over their heads. ‘The present court is not an expense to the United States. It isa paying institution, turning profit into the United States treasury. If this appellate court should be estab- lished it will unquestionably prove an expense on the government. A separate institution, with separate records and officers, is provided. Our court now deals with the records as they are. While the General Term is dealing with a case no other court has any need of the records. Instead of having one court to deal with and provide records for there will be two under the proposed appellate sys- tem. Of course the salaries of the new judges will have to be paid. but they can be paid out of the saving effected by the new law regulating the office of recorder of deeds. MR. WILSOX FAVORS THE NEW COURT. ‘Mr. Nathaniel Wilson then addressed the committee in favor of the appellate court bill. He said this question has been considered by the Bar Association for two years. This bill is the substance of the conclusion reached at those deliberations. This bill was favorably cousidered by committees of the Vifty-firet Congress, and no opposition was made ut that time by those who now oppose it. It is only within’ s short time bas it been known that the House judiciary committee of this session was ready to report and the pe- tition presented by the opponents was circu- lated. He bad several communications show- ing how signatures were obtained to the peti- tion. Mr. Mablon Ashford wrote that he had been favorable to the court of appeals, but was told by the circulators of the petition against it that there was little if any ce of getting it, and he signed the petition for the additional justices as alast recourse. He is not opposed to the appellate court. Mr. Wil- bon said be bad letters from half a dozen other members of the bar who signed under the same circumstances. The ep that exist in favor of the appellate court bill are reasons agai the opposition mearare "The ar Association Mr. A. 8. Worthington said the first meeting of the Bar Association was held in January, 1888, to consider this question and a committee was appointed to prepare a bill Subseq juent meetings were held and the court of appeals bill was decided upon. bys large ‘maferity, At no, mecting was there & voice raised agains ypellate court ‘The onl; Pint raised wes that the present judges would ‘) FP | dl g z i il tf tH ‘fF a | [ EE if A i E H | of id f That would make the highest court of trict an asylum for infirmity and decreptitude MR. PEARY FAVORS THE APPELLATE COURT. Mr. R. Ross Perry favored the appellate court. The Court in General Term should never be used as an appellate court The framers of the present judicial never dreamed that this would be done. [tts done, and now it is asked to perpetuate this unnat- if an » is taken from a olding @ circuit court it goes to generat tern comprised of three of hiswssocistes. We must be given a substantial court of appeals. It isan open secret that we Will net much longer have the right of appeal to the United States Supreme Court. We must then have something substantial as s court of appoala, ‘MR. B.. DAVIN' REMARKS. Mr. Henry E. Davis said the Bar Association only wants to make the court of appeals take the place of the Court in General Term. Aste | the question of wounding the tender suscepti. bilities, no move in progress was ever made did not hurt somewhere. This question should not be taken into consideration. What will be the exprit du corps of -a court which will be made upon a sliding scale of equality? Some members will ever have to ait in » spirit of inferiority to others. XR. JERE WILAON. ‘Mr. Jere Wilson, who came in late, was called. upon to speak in favor of the appellate court. He expressed the highest admiration for the Present court. He then referred to the of economy made by the opposition. Itis am UnWorthy one in the light of the necessities of the case. This court ts of the greatest importance to the nation and to the government. all places in men worthy to Court of the Uni States, the highest tribu- nal in the world. It is conceded that the ent ayatem is faulty ax it exists and it must be remedied. Wat will be done? Will the sys tem be perpetuated or will a new start be made, giving to this community a system that will not be faulty. A judicial system should be created which is above critici«m. ETT AGAINST THK NEW COURT. : position to the appellate court bill, said the only argument advanced for the bill was thet thé new court could be established as a court im bane with- out friction, He denied the proposition. There would be friction. He claimed that hie opponents | do im fact repre- sent the not opinion of the Ler Associauon. ‘There is no question raised by any ope as to the fitness of the Rites Judges to ait nea court of appeal. Why not, then, put them there make ® court ‘of appeals? Put them in court in banc. Make them permanent. ‘There will be no trouble about any judge sit- ting in appeal upon a question he bad passed upon below. Why should. the present system be rooted up? Add the new justices and get rid of the accumulation of business. PECULIARITY OF THE DISTRICT LAWS. Gen. Eppx Hunton referred to the pecu- liarity of the District laws, dating back to the laws of Maryland in force in 180), making it a peculiar duty devolving upon a judge in this District. A special education is necessary. It takes a judge along time to become familiar with the laws; therefore, a man who bas served onthe present court is better fitted to be an appellate judge than one who te re into the court. For speedy justice, which will satisfy the litigants, the present sye- tem as modified by the proposition to increase the supreme Court is the best one for the Dis trict of Columbia, ‘Lhis closed the bearing. a HOWARD UNIVERSITY, Its Twenty-fifth Anniversary and Charter Day Celebrated. The celebration of the twenty-fifth anniver- sary und charter day of Howard University yesterday and last night in the university | building was largely attended, mot even the inclemency of the weather preventing a crowded house. The hall was decorated with the national colors. During the day addresses were delivered by Dr. D. B. Nichols, Mer. Frederick Douglass and Socretary J. B. John- 4 presentation of a gold-headed ¢ane to Dr. D. B. Nichols, the presentation speech being made by Dr. Mitchell and happily responded to Dr. choi ats due by "Mra he BL upon the early days of the dress by Dr. Rankin, versity, upon the life and services of Senator 8. C. Pomeroy, who was one of charter members of the board of incorpora- tion of the university; remarke by Col. upon the Indian question, and the ef; girl, Minnie Tappan; an address by Mr. J. M. upon the firet in- ception of the university, remarks by Gen. Bailock, prayer by Dr. end the benediction by Premdent Rankin. mmenlpnarss ALEXANDRIA, EXTENDING THE AREA OF ALEXANDRIA. with lands in the northwestern section of the city. which are of easy access from the rail- roads to Washington. Messrs. G. W. Fisher & Bro. and Noble Lindsay bave boaght two squares or four acres of city limits for £8,000 from Mins C. Dain- gerficld of Washington. This ground is Dounded by Madison, Pendleton, Alfred and Patrick streets, and Wsthe street divides it. The lots have long been in common use as base ball and foot ball ground and old days were the scene of the plowing matches that made the agricultural expositions of those days. It is expected that ina few years this grouné will be covered with dwellings. POLICE SALE OF PISTOLA, The mayor having ordered that the pistols captured by the police for several years past should be sold for the benefit of the func the sale took at noon today and w few of which were first-class, were cold st ‘pubic eustion Sor the bonabt'al tee school fund. Some of the pistols were and could not be fired, but all of them went at auction. “OF TRE EARTH, EARTHY.” Alexandria is making « contribution to elevation of Jackson City. Some of the hills on Fayette street are being cut down and the Only five marriage licenses were granted here during February, three Alexandria couples having obtained licenses and been married im Washington di the The city school holds ite March meet ing tonight at the Peabody building. and tried in the Police Court in August, 1690, on the charge of selling liquor without license, and on conviction was sentenced to pay a fine of @5 i £ isi f i i ! | |