Evening Star Newspaper, January 26, 1893, Page 10

| “* THE EVENING STAR: WASHINGTON, D. C,_ BOM ATKNEWW'S Vritaised JANUARY 26, 1898. q ENDEAVORERS TO GATHER. W. A. PHRSE & C3: ‘Sth ©. and Pen. Ave JUPGE McCOMAS CONFIRMED. Speeches in Opposition, but the Vote De Confirmed. POST OFFICE APPROPRIATIONS. ‘The Bill ts Completed by the House Com- mittee. 807 P. ENR. Avs . ey Cape, nee for hay price.or Marten Cape. size 38, choice Jur halt pri 436 yards 40-inch All-wool Scotch Plaid, RES A lot of olds tnd of Tourists’ Ruci gina box, was din. Re DD — ‘The House committee on post offices and Tl Tee gna cop yams oa, ARC! IE a : rat. te g° *% Y tal wr Ler ©. A PROGRAM COVERING THRER Dars—crrr pas-| Post roads has completed the post — ta DUCTED BY JUXIOR®—THE PROGRAM OF » . RR FEE MM MM NW A Dae ‘as agreed upon carries an of ag s ay BRE & Rey Groves Fon Taz C Baz Torx Tas Txxoxa. 4 in his eyes and with abject mien, pays court to| “°° PAPERS TO BE READ. $88,869,357, an increase of Py op apr bed Ee ae Fi an ok SEE masiTy his plumber, who, after much ‘Tomorrow morning at 10:30 the first session | #PPTopriation for the current fiscal year. The Eee MMR NS US MAS ES of the Christian Endeavor convention will be | estimates submitted by the Postmaster General Dis o neessiec aieimiache eg Crosse Ovr Renn called to order in the Firat Congregational | Yere $85,205,243, not including an item of | session early in the day with the determination small burst in the pipe, according to the ge0-| Church. ‘This will be the first convention ever | $196,614 for special facilities for trank lines |on the part of the republicans a stated im Danusnest Ar Garanx erally accepted notion, the plamber insists upon | rela by the District of Columbia Christian | Wbich was inserted in the bill, for which fitterdey'e Stan, that there should be me ade tenring up the whole street and yard and put-| Endeavor Union, It ia the earnest hope of the {20 estimate was snbmitted, This item ment until the nowaation of Judge Mee prices which will prevail here TOMOR- LOW. Here's a list of some of the things ‘Jou can wet and what little prices are neces- sary to get them. APES. APES. = Cavem exten te quality. cat for tomorrow to 9.OO 2Chins Seal Capes, with Marten collars, Sizes 34 ant 26, were $7.50 $12.00 r.$13.50 20 Di. wae Memnants of CHECKS ant STRIPES at GREAT BEM- NANT REDUCTION PRICES, Ove, was $2.25, now $1.75, for 6-year-old ‘One, was $1.15, now 80c., for 12-year-old bid. One, was 81.05, now 89e., for S-year-cld On», was $1.05, now SOc., for 4-year-old fomorrce or 7”. ™ S198 3 Cashmere Waists. one black, one nevy, andinal, were $3.50. Choice @ © al, were $3 ‘$2.98 REMSAETS EMNANTS. 1 lot of Colored Silk Mull, in lavender, nk, light blue, maize, cardinal and Se, yard Tomorrows. BQ 1 pisce Black Silk Chantilly Drapery Net, re wide, was €1.49 yard. - ¢ nape mt 980. ng, with Ince edge, <C. box. cop ree gy ta kee Co: here Quality’s First; Profts Second,” 3B P& AVE N.W. Fonsisa Your Howe. unt of credit, and in open- brit r rete every possible way. UVTI ‘You need have no hesitancy in asking 2s for cvedit. Household furniture usmally = 555 needs reviacing all at once, but = EES Jar intervals, and nearly all of it ts needed to meet the daily exi- gencies. Not many cam spare £50 or $100 at one time. You naturally feel like putting of your purchase until you get the money. Don't do it. Come to the “Rink"—select what you need and we will make mutually satisfactory arrangements about the payments. HT SVT TUREEELTUESLHVLULereeeeeeeruieeeeeeeeereeteieieel ask sny more for our Furniture because you want it om credit. Same low prices to all, whether for cash or on credit Can't we help you furnish your house @ little mere com- fertadiyt UN YYNYEEYOTUTYTE ATTA TT LTATET EAT E LETT TEL ETTT TY TTT TCT Jers Lassevrcrs N.Y. Ave. “Rove Ber. 1328 Asp 14ra. ways given a limited credit department™ weare nlarzing ths scope of bods with @ view of bet- omens weues petrons Who areunabietopayall = EIS cash for needed furniture com = E=5 We bsve always enjoyed the =mS ion of being Uberalinour = Eat Dusiness transactionsand wepro- = Eas pow to maintain that reputation = => This ystem is but an outsrowth: im this direction. ssa rule, comes at regu- Crosise-Ocr Sarzs or Darss Goons. ave too, many WOOLENS for Sn am en Ato close thea ‘e. You cam fi 58. tiarked them st very low every f This sb ® eat an. ‘aid te an induce put im eddition to tock. W. M. Sucvsrex & Soxs, weuheaithy cdors—send them to wa Best facilities im the country for properly boarding horses, Terme “GarSpecial _ettention given to CarSpecial ion given Mring FINE TURBOUTS See Weddings, Balls, Beceptions Parties. Moderate charges. Telephone 555. one pattern this sacrifice will ; 20 10 33 Lass Tuas Varez. YOUR CHANCE 18 NOW WHILE STOCK 18) Gpreyr COMPLETE. MINNIX. FONDA & CO., 807 Penna. ave. Laxssvnox & Bro. YOU ARE WAITING FOR FRIDAY. ‘We have made Friday an eventful day in the District, eagerly looked for by econom- foal and prudent people, for on Fridsy all SHORT LENGTHS and ODDS AND ENDS from all departments are unloaded on our third floor here and ‘Friday” prices placed on same. Each and every Friday is inter esting, bat a8 this is one prior to stock taking it is perhaps a trifie more spicy. Read all the way through of THIS FRI- DAY'S PROCEEDINGS snd then come and partake of these delicacios. @ CASES OF TABLE LINEN REM- NANTS, in palf blesched and colors, AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES 200 DOZEN OF LADIES’ BALBRIG- 1 GAN HOSE, patent seams, at 1 230. per Pair Worth 20c. 1 CASE OF FINE STRIPED DRESS GINGHAMS, in sil the modern colorings, ateotuteiy fast colors Onty LOc. per yard. Worth 12i%e. 4 LOT OF FINE CRETONNE AND FURNITURE SATINE REMNANTS, in ditterent tengths, at LOc. per yard. Worth 125, 15 and 20c. ANOTHER LOT OF “THAT FAMOUS 40-INCH WAMSUTTA HALF-BLEACHED 1 cortox." at Gio. per vara. Worth 12Me. 6 JAPANESE PORTIERES, different de- signs. Reduced from @5.0010 $1.00 each in order to close out the last of » lot. 13 FRENCH REPP LYON TABLE COv- from ERS, beauti*ul designs. 25. 6 hand embroidered in black, red and biue, __ Reduced from €10.00 to $3.50. 7 PIECES OF SUPERB NOVELTY DRESS GOODS, 40 inches wide, select nyles. Only 3 68 PIECES OF BONAMI CRETONNE, Francaise Oriental patterns, a special bar- sain. Reduced trom sto 1 5c. per ya. ‘This reduction seems improbable, but owing to the circumstances that they are cll be made in order to move them. MENTED OUR 4, 5 AND 7 CENT DE- PARTMENT. consisting of CALICO, CEN- TURY CLOTH, CROWN FLANNEL, SATINE and many other useful fabrics. BEGINNING —TomoRRow— FRIDAY MORNING, AT 9:30 O'CLOCK, WE PLACE ON SALE ONE HUNDRED AND NINETY-THREE LADIES’ AND MISSES? Loxa Ce SOME WITH CAPES, SOM£ WITHOUT. YOUR CHOICE $2.98. ‘This sale will hold good from 930 to12 o'clock, giving you two and one-half hours im which to purchase great bargains, ‘See what they are, 1107 Pa Ave N.W. CaLL ATTENTION TO THEIR LATEST DIRECT IMPORTA TION OF PARIS EVENING FANS, RANGING IX PRICE FROM $5 TO 8100. ‘THIS ASSORTMENT I8 THE LARGEST AND MOST BEAUTI- FUL THEY HAVE EVER SHOWN, AND CONTAINS WORKS OF ART BY THE MOST CELEBRATED FAN PAINTERS OF THE Day. Gur & Bao. site 15 Pi Cit DISCOUS? AT Hoove & SHB ‘our shoes are new, stylish and de- sirable, and in ali sizee—15 per EW 604 te Low-quacter Shoes, ‘Ties, &e., at 15 per cent as. Don't waft until the lineof sises ‘becomes broken. 15 per cent off means that we are now selling: 1217 Pa Ave 1 GPL BS in ORFICE, LNG—ENG! MOUBE, NYE % NG. Noted for FINE WO Magager Deere cur We ‘L_ JAPANESE SCREENS, IC. per yard. Worth45e. WE HAVE ALSO GREATLY AUG. Drange Washington” $9717 Oxy $1.48 Pres Pam S-Dut. Suede Mousquetaire Gloves. in tans, gray. pearl. canary, red, helio- tro;e, mode and lilac, Oscy $1.85 Pex Pam 12-but. length Suede Mousquetatre Gloves, in cream, pearl and assorted Osx $2.25 Pes Pam 16-but. length Susde Mousquetsire Gloves, in white, ecru, crew, tan, Pink, light gray, lavender, &., Omx $2.50 Pes Pam WERE H. MSKSE, 933 Pr Av: N.. W, » HO PGI = Fine 19-but. length Silk Mitts, tn white, cream, light blue, pink, nile, red, areenwell and black, Oxy $1 Pes Pam Tor Box Mancer, 314-316 Tra Sx. N.W. ABIES: SHIPPERS O# Daiitk RBUEB FRY $3.00, $2.75, $3.50. BRONZE OPERA, BED OPERA, GRAY SUEDE, PATENT LEATHER. About 150 pairs of the above Slippers, in good sizes and widths. Come . “\ THE LATEST STYLES II early and make x ten “Teraar duces iA PoESE tn sale now in progress. . Sy een G08 Bc : ‘15 and 20 per cent offon ‘high and low-cut shoes. Joux E. Lirrz, oe BPR, FEE aSSy bo */ AVERAGING FULLY Our supply of this ofl ts fresh ‘and the sweetest we have ever offered. If you're obliged to use Cod Liver Oi! you should try ours. In pint bottles, 50 cts; mnall botties, 25 cts, W. §. Tzoursox, Pasnacisr, 703 1dr § wom 207 Pass, Avexcz Iss-r Ie Facr ‘That you take more real pride in your own home than any otber place on earth—the cozier and more comfortable it is the more attractive t becomes to yourself and your family? Money spent for home comfortsis always well invested. No doubt you now Davein mind several articles of housefur- nishings which would help materially toward your comfort, but ypu hesitate to purchase them because you need the cash for other pa ._ Why not get these things of uson ERR EB DDD ‘{ TTT qc ie fr B's i | S90 ER fee Boe Ht You will never thoroushly realize what it results can be accomplished with A reat FEW DOLLARS until you visit our mam- ‘moth credit establishment, Ar M. Ssaroxzaxns (ocorporated) Gaaxp Sane Suz i 1,000 PAIRS OF $4, 65 AND $6 SHOES WILL BE PUT ON OUR Bale aBouT . CBEDIT SYSTEM Does not impose the signing of notes—your Promise to pay isquite sufficient. Our way of arranging payments will please you. We havea knack of adjusting these amounts in» most satisfactory manner. ‘Look around and see if you can find another eredit house in the District of Columbia that publishes prices. Here's our list, and you ‘will find 48 here every day in the year except Sunday: Choice between a Plush or Hetr-cloth Parlor Suite #25 cash, #30 on credit. Our entire third floor ts devoted to parlor furniture. Buites in Wilton Rug—Tapestry—Brocatelle, Gilt, &. Every inch of available seaoe om " w Js devoted to Boer *Bplencia soem ‘Caepeta GaIN TABLES AT $2 Pa Pam ML Srasoxzaxp cacorerstes), 939 Pers, Ave cents per yard, cash- on credit. Reliable gente per yard cash—40 cents per yard on credit. Don't forget we GTORE OPENS ATO AM. Aw CLOSES ATO P.M. EACH DAY. FOR: UTTONS and CHARMS. KS, You ere cordially invited to Inspect our tamense Seles Syanwies, kos waitable foe" wasgueredes: fancy GAS FIXTURES of the ora are of the ‘“‘Archer & Pancoast” kind. Every detail necessary to make » perfect GAS FIX. ‘TURE kas been attended to in thetr man- ‘Utacture. So, for besuty and light-giving vase, | worked: Waaasra & Enxoxsrox, 1205 Px Ave N.W. ting in a dozen lengths or so of pipe before he will allow the water to flow, When the District Dailding opened this morn- ing there was a large crowd of impatient men and women waiting forachance at the water lepartment. But this is no new sight, for ever since the cold weather set in there has’ been an rong of people imploring, cajolii and intimidating the water departm eed to their aid. Asa result the water department ‘has been taxed to its utmost and tite clerks are losing five pounds of flesh per day answering complaints and issuing permits to open the streets, The universal cry is, “Give us water; our water pipes are frozen.” “The water department cannot undertake to thaw out the pipes for you,” replies the clerk to one of these persons, and he in turn is given a tongue lashing something after this manner: “Can't thaw out the pipes? Then, sir, I won't pay my water bill. I am o taxpayer" (every ‘one who has a complaint says that), “and I will have you to understand that for six years I have paid my water rent. Do you sappose for one instant that Iam going to pay for some- thing I do not receive? No, sir; you can’t bull- doze me. The water in my house had better be running by tomorrow, that’s all I've got to say.” The clerk is very glad to hear her concluding Temark, and turns to the next one. ‘The next day, after having slept over the matter and paying extra to have the water brought from the corner pump and cooking on the parlor stove, the lady relents and reappe at the oflice of the water department. This time her manner has changed aud she is as sub- servientasalamb. She ssys: “Well, here Lam again.” ‘The clerk knows it and smiles to himself. He knew she would re- turn. “Really, sir, I cannot bear this condi- tion of affairs any longer. ‘There is not a drop of water in my house and words are inadéquate ‘to express the trouble I amin. Ob, sir, can't you do something for ine?” “No, madam, the water department not help you,” he replies in frigid accent. “The best thing, in fact, the only thing you can do, 4s to call a plumber.” e Indy comes very near fainting at the mention of that dreaded name, and jons of large bills dance before her eyes. She staggers out of the building, and after declaring that she will not have a plumber writes thi a plamber’s slate: “For heaven's sake call at once at 8865 Blank street. Matter of importance. Don't fail to call at once.” “I cannot begin to tell you of the number of complaints we receive every day” said 2 clerk in the water office to Tux Stan reporter. From the moment the office opens until the building clozes there is a constant stream of people. You know there is a regulation which prohibits the opening of streets between the Ist of De- cember and the lst of March uniess in the case of an urgent necessity. These frozen water pipes, we take it, come within the latter clause, and up to date at least a thousand per- mits have been issued for opening the streeta, Everywhere you go you will see holes in the pavement and sidewalk. The most trouble comes trom streets that have been recently graded. In theso cases the water pipes were not lowered, and the result is: that they are near the surface and freeze readily. The frost extends down three feet in some localities and to greater depths in more exposed places. Never since my connection with the water department have I seen such a bad condition of things.” peclopia nina TWO PLACES OF AMUSEMENT. How Long It Takes to Empty Metzerott Hall and Albaugh’s. Some time ago the Commissioners directed the inspector of buildings to inquire into and report upon the length of time it took to empty Metzerott’s Music Hall and Albaugh’s Opera House. Building Inspector Entwisle requested ‘Maj. Moore's assistance in the matter and the latter directed Lieut. Amiss to report upon the subject, ‘Today in forwarding the matter to the Com- missioners Maj. Moore sent the report of Lient. ‘Amis#, in which the latter says that on tho 20th instant, with a fairly good house, it took five minutes to empty Metzerott’s Music Hall, while on the 25th instant, with a full house, ten mi utes and a half were required to get the audi- ence on the st: There was good attend- ance at Albaugh’s on tho 23d instant and it only took four minutes to empty the house. ‘The Commiesioners will send the reports to Congress. ee THE GARBAGE SERVICE. Dr. Hammett Thinks Inspectors Are Needed More Than Carts. Bixty-five garbage complaints were referred today to the garbage contractor by Health Officer Hammett, a decrease of five compared with yesterday. In referring the complaints the communiestion said: “You are hereby di- rected to remove the same within twelve hours from date of this notice, and to make a prompt report of your action with date of removal in each case.” Health Officer Hammett said to a Star re- porter this morning that be was going to see the Commissioners during the day in order to ascertain if they were going to allow the three inspectors asked for some days ago to be paid from the emergency fund. He said he was not going to ask for additional Wagons as 1,000 wagons could not do the work unless, there were inspectors to look after the It was not bis intention, he said, to have the i spectors follow the carts and do thecontracto work, but they were wanted to look after the contractor and see that the garbage is properly collected, THE CAPTURED BANDITS. ‘The Mexican Authorities Institute Extradi- tion Proceedings. Adjutant General Williams received a tele- gram from Gen. Wheaton, commanding the department of Texas, dated San Antonio, Tex., tho 25th, reporting that the bandit lead- ere, Francisco Benavides, Cecilio Escavarria and Prudencio Gonzales, captured by the United States troops on the 2st instant, have been transferred to the custody of United Btates deputy marshals, Gonzales is in jail at San Autonio, having been taken there by his captor, Lieut. Dickman. ‘The other two bandits are under a strong rd of regular troops in course of trans; Bion to RisGrande ity, Gen Whesion mays that Senor Plutarcho Onelos, consul for Mex- ico, bas instituted legal steps’ for the extradi- tion of the three prisoners. Ho asks that they be surrendered to the Moxican authorities to answer for crimes alleged to have been com- mitted by them against the interest of good or- Brey Scene So a: Moxican cousul will Feceive favorable action by the United States authorities. | the questions answered by Mr. Shaw at tho promoters that this shall suecessfaily inaugu- Tate what will in the future bea regular custom. With this end in yiew every Endeavorer is called upon to make a special effort to be pres- ent at the first session in order that things may start off in good shape. ‘THE OPENING Dat. ‘The session tomorrow morning will open with a short prayer and praise service conducted by president of the D. ©. Union, Mr. Percy 8. Foster. Addresses of welcome will then be delivered by Rev. 8. M. Newman, pas- tor of the First Congregational Church, and Mr. Fred L. Fishback, president of the C. E. Society of that church.” ‘The Tesponse to these ad- dresses will be made by Rer. E. B. Bagby, pas- tor of the Ninth Street Christian Church. ' ‘The remainder of the time at this session will be variously occupied. Tomorrow afternoon's session will open with Eines and prause service, conducted by Miss C. Lyman. This session will contain the | report of the secretary of “the union, Miss Eile M. Chase, an address by the president of the Union and an open conference conducted by Mr. Wm. Shaw, treasurer of the United Society Christian Endeavor, Boston, Mass. _ An opportunity will be given during this sos- sion for those wishing to do so to deposit in a | question box questions concerning C. E. mat- | ters about which they may desire information. This box will be opened, and, as far as possibie, Saturday morning session. | In the evening the session will open at 7:15 | o'clock with a short Bible reading. Addresses wilt be delivered by Rev. Chas, H. Yatman of Ocean Grove, N. J.; Mrs, Alice May Scudder, the great junior leader, and Mr. Wm. Shaw. In addition to this there will be a pastors’ hour, conducted by Rey. Teunis S. Hamlin, D. D., pastor Church of the Covenant and trustee of the United Society of Christian Endeavor. CITY PASTORS TO TAKE PART. Over twenty pastors of the city have already signified their intention of testifying briefly to the value of the Christian Endeavor Society in their particular churches, and it is expected that a larger number will be heard from. Among those now on the list are evs. 8. H. Greene, J. J. Muir, C. A. Stakely, E. B. Bagby, F. D. Power, 8. M. Newman, MR. Fishburn, C, H, Small,’8. N. Brown. R.’H. G. Dyson, J. T. Wightman, W. 8. Miller, G. R. Alden, Geo. ©. Little, B. N. Seymour, 8.’ K. Murray, G. B. Patch, W. E. Parson, J. G. Batler, C. H. Butler and J. A. Price. SATURDAY'S SESSIONS. Saturday's sessions will open with an early morning prayer meeting, beginning at6.50a. m. The forenoon session on Saturday will begin at 9.30, in order that Mr. Shaw, who is to ad- dress the Virginia state C. E.’ convention at Norfolk, may take an early train. In this ses- tated, Mr. Shaw will open the is to be held at 2 o'clock, the subject under con- sideration will be “Christian Endeavor in the Sunday School," and the meeting will be con- ducted by Mr. P. H. Bristow, superinteudent of the Calvary Baptist Sunday school, the largest in this eection of the country. At3p.m, the Junior Societies of Christian Endeavor will hold a rally meeting. ‘This will be opened with a short praise ser- vice, conducted by Master Leroy W. Herron, one of the juniors. An address of greeting will be delivered by Dr. B. B. Tyler, after which Mrs. Alice May Scudder of Jersey City will talk to the children, ‘The meeting will be interspersed with reports, Scripture readings and singing and will con- clude with a conseeration service. ‘8 session will convene at 7:30 sional exercises conducted by M will precede addresses by Dr. B.B, Tyior and possibly Mr. Matthew Walker, president Philadelphia ©. E. Union. After | these addresses and music by Dr. Bischoff and choir the remainder of the evening will bespent in a social reception. THE SUNDAY MEETING. Sunday afternoon a special mass meeting will be held with a view to embracing the causes of temperance and missions in their connection with C. E. societies, An address will be de- livered by Mrs. Mary Wood Allen, the national lecturer, W.C.T.U. It is expected that Rev. John T. Beckley, D. D., will address the Sunday evening session, which will be held at 7:30 p.m. At the close of this session a consecration meeting will be held, conducted by Mr. Matthew Walker, president of the Philadelphia Christian Endeavor Union, ‘The roll of societies will be called and responses will be made by the society asa whole, ‘This service will conclude the convention. MUSIC AND PAPERS, ‘The music of the convention will be a decided feature. Dr, Bischoff and his chorus choir of fifty voices and the C.E. choir will render selections and the soloists will be Miss Ruth Thompson, who made such a favorable impres- sion at the great New York convention last July, Miss Cora Boyd and Mr. W. A. Wells. Mr. Elphonzo Youngs will be the cornetist and Messrs, W. 8. McArthu: and J. A. Rose will act as precentora. Miss Alice Kimball and Miss Jennie Wise will preside at the organ. ‘The following papers will be introduced at different points in the program: “C, E. Work in Colot Societies,” by 5 N. Brown; “Army, Navy and Marine C: by Miss M. B. Allen; “Life Savers’ Work.” by Dr. T. 8. Hamlin; “Junior Committee Work,” by Miss N. M. Williamson; “Why You Want Junior So- cieties,” by Mies M.N. Thurston; “Christian Endeavor Music,” by W. 8. McArthur. In many of the churches special prayer ser- vice will be held this evening with a view to creating as much enthusiasm and inspiration as possible during the three days of the conven- tion. It is hoped by the officers of the District union that this plan will be observed in all the churches. aot es TALKING OF THE WEATHER. Mr, Isaac P. Noyes Explains the Mystery of High and Low. Mr. Isaac P. Noyes talked about the weather to the pupils of Wood’s Commercial College last night. He commenced by reference to the importance of knowing the facts in any depart- ment of science. Facts are all important, Prior to 1870, he said, we had msny facts in the general physical department, but the facts that relate to meteorology were still in the dark until brought to light by the weather map. Other countries had a weather map a few yours prior to that of the United States, but we had the advantage of having a very tended territory (of about 3,000 mil miles) all under one government. the importance of this feature, it impossible to study territory. mast have ‘The question of the extradition of these pris- | Perce onere is the subject of correspond be- Sveen the Beeretary sé Bits snl Rene Host, the Mexican at Washington. ——_--2-—__—_—_. A Bill for Divorce. Emma A. Weaver by Mr. E. B. Hay has filed a bill for a divorce from Ssmuel T. Weaver. i f aia fie Hel ‘ i i ile i i if il A i Hf f i i ui ri uf } F | E i i : Mase., and New Orleans, La, Washington and Atlanta. Heretofore this ap- Piopriation bas gone to the Atlantic Coast Line yw Washi ‘and the route has been via Charleston and Tampa. This the coast line made no claim or bid for service, and it other lines who have pressed their claims before the committee. The ter General, in submitting his estimates, fixes the revenues from the postal fervice ‘for the coming fiscal year at $85,121,365. The principal reduction wae for inland ‘mail transportation by railroads, the estimates for which were $25,500,000 and which the committee allowed £24,000,000, tinea ALEXANDRIA, e ABOLITION OF AN OLD OFFICE. The ancient ofice of weigher and inspector of hay, having been one of the municipal offices of Alexandria for nearly a century, was abol- | and ished at the last meeting of the city council. ‘The hay scales were established here in 1798 by Mr. Abrabam Farr at his house on St. Asaph street, where Mr. Thomas Hoy’s stove store now stands, ‘The wooden beams of the hay scales extended above the alley which now adjoins | the Columbia engine house, and the wagons were driven upon a great wooden acale pan that was lifted by weights at the otber end of the beam inside the house. Afterward platform scales were erected on St Asaph tat theeast end of the alley and bay | Weighed there until after the war. Abrabam Farr continued weigher of hay for many years and was succeeded by John Shakes,who, bavi been at first deputy and then principal, we! | all the hay which came to town from 1798 to 1800, when at his death he was succeeded by the ‘late F. Mf. Weedon, to whom the late Richard Rudd succeeded. "About 1879 the bay scales were torn up and the effort tore-erect them in the et alley led to the suit of Flemming against the city council, in which a temporary injunction that prevented the erec- tion of them was continued for some rears. Meanwhile the bay was weighed on Hewes & Aitcheson’s coal scales at Fairfax end Duke streots, and at Mr. Rudd's death Mr. Aitebe- fon was elected weigher and continued until the abolition of the oaice, which took place to- day, when Mayor Strauss signed the ordinance for that purpose. THE IMPROVED FIRE DEPARTMENT. The Alexandria fire department will hereafter have seven paid firemen instead of five as here- tofore, and the wardens in a few days will select two drivers of bose carriages, making the paid force to consist of five drivers and two engineers. ‘The wardens will also purchase two bose wagons at a cost of two horses and harness at a cost of @450, and an addition to the pay roll of the fire department of @850 to cover expenses until June 1 will be made. CORPORATION couRT. The corporation court, Judge Norton, has probated the will of the late Wm. Triplett and coutinues open daily for routine business, NoTEs. ‘Tho mayor bas signed the ordinance granting to L. W. Spear and his associates the right to use the streets of Alexandria fore street rail- way, and the bill is now a law. The Denman Horse Shoe Company and the Brightwood Hotel Company, both of Washing- ton, have been chartered here. eae GEORGETOWN. HOW FURL FOR THE POOR CAN BE GOT. “As fuel is one of the chief wants of the town's needy,” said an old gentleman this morp- ing, “the vestry of the Presbyterian Church could do much toward allaying euffering by allowing the cutting down of the old dry trees in their abandoned gravevard. Scattered all about the piace is waste wood in abundance, and as all are anxious to see the square cleared as quickly as possible, both the church and the poor would be benefited. To prevent the injar- ing of tombs, &c., by over-anaious wood cutters the sexton could ‘superintend the cutting and gathering.” BLASTING ICE WITH DYNAMITE. Mr. E. C, Broughton, for Charles G. Smith & Son, stone men, was at work all day yester- day exploding dynamite cartridges off George town's wharves for the purpose of destroying the iceand making a channel. The efforts of the destroyer were crowned with success end the river was cleared for # considerable die- tance. By this evening at 4 o'clock Mr. Brougb- ton expects to have a full twenty-foot channel from 82d street to Littlefield & Alvord’ wharf in Washington. The daily cost incurred by the eetting off of the cartridges is about €10. As prepared the explosions are said tobe fectly harmless and may be broken and held to f ‘Was no use of farther veloped how weak the mach-talked-of tion really was, Thirty-eight votes weal oa for confirmation and but thirteen, one more than accredited to them in Tar Stan vesterday, were cast by the opposition. There has been © Gesperate pt firmation by delays, In the committee flimey charges were made which no one expected to substantiate, but the investigation of which gare excusefor delay, and after those were all spored of an attempt was made to consume time by talk and objections and various dila- tory methods to prevent « vote on the nomins- tion. After all the fighting the vote showed that there were but thirteen democrats whe | were willing to vote against the confirmationy their opporition was based on purely polite teal grounds. CONGRATULATING THE JUDOR. When Justice McComas entered the court jouse this morning his way was somewhat blocked by his friends extending congratule- tions on his confirmation. When be took the! bench many members of the bar congratulated him and the jurors and court officers before the bench, each to say © kind word te ‘The friends of Judge McComas are particu- larly gratified because of the action of the Senate in confirming his nomination, as the Senate ty an overwhelming majority declared in effect the two charges affecting Judge McComas’ character and integrity had no foundation in fact whatever. The restos latitude had been given thow preferring the and practically unlimited time, so Judge McComas’ vindication is all the more compiete. ‘The action of the Senate was gratifying aise to the officials at the city hall, where, since his short service on the bench, Judge McComas bas made a host of frieuds. ‘As one of these officials remarked to a Stan reporter, Judge MeComas, by bis clear and businesslike methods on the bench of the Criminal Court, has demon strated the fact that he is one of the most com- Petent judges who has ever sat upos ye A his ap- ointment ” has been | amply evidenced. fudge McComas, on the bench, is the same pro- ive, energetic man be was in private life, is no lagging in trials before him, for counsel soon realize that while they at all times will receive every consideration at the hands of the court no unreasonable objections or delave will be tolerated. The judges decisions are concise and clear and invariably abound in what is known as bardcommon sense, Already the new jndge has by the severity of his sen- tences become « terror to evil doe el An Indian Agency Physician Suspended. Secretary Noble has directed the suspension of Dr. Chas, A. Eastman, s Sioux Indian, who isthe agency physician at Pine Ridge, for a period of fifteen dave, and anless in that period ye can be assigned to another place the Necre- tary decides that he must-resign. Tbe cause of this action is the controversy which bas been going on between Dr. Eastman and Capt, J. Le Roy Brown, U.8.A., the acting agent at Pine Ridge. The Secretary upholds the course of Capt. Brown. Dr. Eastman some time ago martied Miss Elaine Goodale, the poetess, who Was @ teacher in an Indian school. era Souvenir Coins. In compliance with many requests, Tae Stam has secured, for the accommodation of ite patrons, a supply of Columbian Exposition Souvenir half dolisr coins, which will be fare nished at cost price,—one dollar each. Apply at the counter of Tux Stan business office. — Dr. Crowe Said to Be implicated. Local interest has been added to the recent sad death of Margaret Foster Cresswell ine New York hospital by the suspicion that “Dr. Selden of West 49th street, and formerly known in this city as Dr. Selden W. Crowe, is impli+ cated in the tragedy. Allefforts to find Dr, Selden, or Crowe, failed. In the burean of the room of the unfortunate girl, and which she vacated on Sunday night, were found a telo- gram and the torn remnants of « I latter was too badly torn to be leg: that the name of Dr. Selden and his o house address could be read. It tse well-known fact that cheupagne contain ing the least alcohol and ® minimum of sugar i Tecommended by the medical profession. These ber~ | qualities have made G. H. Mumm's Extra Dry #0 Popular that ite imports in 1s02 ainounted to 75.60 aflame without danger. They are set off by an electric spark after being dropped in the de- sired spots. FIRE THIS MORNING. At 1:50 o'clock this morning a fire broke out in the two-story boat house of Mr. Joseph Pas- seno in the rear of 8134 K street, and the flames beginning to spread an alarm was turned in. ‘With her usual promptness No. 5 arrived on the scene and soon water was victorious over fire. ‘The loss was fully covered by insurance. Sev- eral boats were damaged by flying sparks. NOTES. On Tuesday another child of Mr. and Mrs, Aloysius Ashe was laid to rest, making the fourth since last Saturday. The stricken Parents are now childless. Though it was stated that croup bad carried them all off,e member of the family was heard to aay yester- day that black diphtheria was the real cause. ‘The Misses Biackford of 3026 Q street gave an enjoyable dance last night and among resent were: Misses Wheatley, Bradley, Btanrt, Dunlop, Melatyre, Herbert, Compron, Saunders, Blackford, and Messrs. Sims, 3 Darneilie, Nicholson, Hume, Emory and Hax- ton. Comment is being made on the scarcit crows in this section, which for years has their favorite roosting grounds. ‘As the extension of the Norfolk and Western railroad with means much to the country about Montgomery voters are taking 4 lively interest in the bill and endeavoring to t their representatives in to act on it favorably. —————— A MAGNIFICENT RECORD, ‘The Crack Shooting Company of the In- fantry Completes Its January Record. Company B, sixth battalion, was in the rifle gallery last night and put ap a magnificent tle | record. Lient W. P. Vale, the battalion in- Ast score. 22 scorp. Total. 777 Hilt reese TE yah mag? iF Eeveuy SRRIIBsSeceeseesessecss fal ‘i i li | i : cases,being more than one-fifth of the entire chat. MARIDED. MAUSS—HEINF. Dr. RICHARD J. MAUSS to Miss CHARLOTTE HEINE, by Kev. W Lueby Bert, at residence of the bride, Briygktwood avenue. * KET. On Jenuery 25. 1803. at 2:90 p.m, EPH RHRES BURRET, Se yosee 8 BCRKET, youngest child of Joseph overeat pet ° DAVIDSON. On Tunreday. January 2, 2808, tm fant sou at F thie ety, GY FROUD. taf Falconer and GiDevideon, aged cue year, three mouths and ight Fos Sa Hasvacen, Taearnen Dicrstiox. Livan Disonvrns Ax Frexacz Anaexrs. Renowned all over the world. Covered with a taste lees anc sciuble costing. CANDY. .~ ‘For six days, commencing Saturday, Jannasy’ Bh yoo erry vey of cur tims Sa