Evening Star Newspaper, May 13, 1893, Page 15

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Officers Who Get Leave to Engage in Pri- vate Business—The Practice to Be Discon- tinued—Some Leaves May Be Revoked— Capt. Rossell and Lieut. Lemly Affected. Secretary Lamont has determined to puta stop to the practice of granting leaves of ab- sence to officers of the army to enable them to temporarily engage in private business. He w in full accord with Socretary Her- bert on this question, and believes that it is not compatible for an officer to serve the government and s private firm doing busi- | ness with it, at the same time. In his opinion, an officer who prefers outside emsloyment be- cause it pars better for the time being, should sever his connection with the army before engaging in it instead of attempting it, without risking his commission, by means of leave of | absence. THE GOVERNMENT AB A CONVENIENCE. It is ensy to see why officers prefer the Intter system. It enables them to see the practical possibilities of the outside ventures without risk to the future, and ther do not hare to re- linquish their life tenure with the government, which they would do if they resigned in the first instance. The system, as it has been practiced, i experiment i only as convenience. An officer gets leave of absence to tuke n job outside. and promixes hius a steady income for the future he throws up his commission in the ‘my; but if it is only temporary. with no pros pects, he returns at the end of his leave with- ‘out loss of standing or prestige. NOT SO MANY CASES AS IN THE NAVY. While there are some cases of this kind in the army they are not nearly so numerous or flagrant as those in the navy. This is because the law specifically prohibits such action on the part of an army officer. The question iy an old one and offers many pre- cedents. The most notable are the cases | of Gen. Meade and Gen. Weitzel. The former was dented permission to act as super- intendent of parks at Philadelphia, and the lat- | ter to act as receiver of « Cincinnati railroad company, on the ground that their acceptance of these positions was equivalent to # surrender of their army commissions. THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OPINION. Attorney General Miller gave an opinion in July, 1890, on the question of the employment of army officers on civil works, which is now accepted at the department as the proper ex- position of the law on the subject. It was ren- dered in the case of Capt. George W. Davis, fourteenth infantry, who asked for a yeat leave of absence without stating the purpose for which it was requested, but its basis, orally made known, was an ‘intention to enter the service of the Nicaragua Canal Company. In his opin- ion to the Secretary of War the Attorney Gen- eral says: ‘With reference to Capt. Davis, the request is for a vear’s leave of absence, the re- quest for leave not naming the purpose, but you state, as a fact, that it is for the purpose of taking employment during that time with the Nicaragua Canal Company. You also state t ‘the practice has prevailed in this (War) Department to permit officers on leave to engage iu the employment of private parties and corporations, in the view that their separa- tion from their regsment or corps lowed from tueir leaves and not trom the nature of their employment after their leave hasbeen granted. “If, in the exercise of the discretion vested in the proper authorities of the War Department, a leave of absenceis granted upon satisfactory cause shown and for military reasons, and the officer to whom the leave is granted, during the term of such leave, engages in any of the em- ployments spoken of in section 1224, that sec- tion is not violated: but if.as stated in this case, the leave is asked for the very pur- pose of enabling the officer to undertake the employments prohibited in that sec- tion, then a granting of such leave isa clear evasion of the statute: an attempt to do by in- direction what the law forbids to be done di- rectly, and is tmwarranted.” Section 1224, Revised Statutes, referred to in the above opinion, is as follows: officer of the army shall be employed on civil works of internal improvements, or be allowed to en- gage in the service of any incorporated com- Hany or be employed, as acting (paymuster ot chsbursing agent of the Interior Department, if such extra employment requires that he shali be separated from his. company, regiment or corps, or if it shall otherwise interfere with the performance of the military duties proper.” Section 222 of the Revised Statutes. which also bears on this question, is as follows: “No officer of the army on the active live shall hold any civil office, whether by election or appointment, and every such officer who accepts or exercises the functions of a civil office shall thereby cease to be an officer of the army,and his commission shall be thereby vacated. ‘A CASE IX POINT. Notwithstanding these ex are several officers of the army now on leave of absence who are enjoying the fruits of private employment. For some unexplained reason the department, however, will not divulge the names of the offenders." One case that will naturally recur to the citizens of the District is that of Capt. Wm. TT. Rosell of the engineer corps. who has, just been relieved by Capt. Powell as Engineer Commissioner of the Dis- trict. During his service here he had extensive dealings with the General Electric Supply Company of Boston, and that company became so much impressed with his ability in their line of business that they made him a liberal offer to enter their employ. The salary offered was much better than his pay in the army, and the Prospects from a financial standpoint were much superior to what could possibly be hoped for by a continuance in the service. CAPT. ROSSELL’S LEAVE. He did not like to surrender his commission unconditionally, however, until he had obtained a better insight into the business of the con- tractors, and it was therefore arranged that he should go with them for a short period before any decisive step was taken. He accordingly applied for leave of absence for a year and in- timated that if matters turned out ashe ex- ted, he would, at the expiration of his Jeave, Tesign from the army. ‘The granting of his application required the detail of another officer to his place in the District. Action on his application was taken a short time before the change of adminiat: tion. President Harrison was willing to give him leave of absence, but desired to leave the selection of his successor to the incoming President. He therefore approved the applica- tion,reducing the time, however, to six months, and made it take affect when his successor had been installed. This explains why Capt. Rossell’s leave,although granted by the lastadministration did not take effect until Capt. Powell relieved him last month. It is believed that Capt. Ros sell will eventually leave the army, but so far will depend on bis business prospectsin Boston. Secretary Lamont is now investigating this particular case, and it is not altogether im- probable that he will revoke Capt. Rossell’s leave. LIEUT. LEMLY's CASE. Another case that is now engaging the con- sideration of the Secretary is that of Lieut. Henry R. Lemly, third artillery, well and fa- vorably known to the citizens of the District through his faithful and efficient services as adjutwnt of the National Guard of the District several years ago. In 1890 Lieut. Lemly was offered” the National Mili ‘The matter was presented to Congress, and a special act was passed authorizing him to ac- cept the position and the emoluments pertain- ing thereto. He thereupon made a contract with the Columbian government to serve it in the capacity indicated for a period of five years. Inorder to enable him to do this be was granted lenve of absence by the War Depart- ment “until further orders.” Several mouths ago, while serving in Bogota, he received # commmssion from the world’s fair directory to interest the Colombian gover the fair in order to insure a good re Tesentative exhibit from that country. le executed this commission with commendabie nuary last he visited this country to e some military stores for the Colom- » government and at the same time assist the pre fer ‘olombian building at the world’s eived @ communii pproved of his further absence from duty aud directing him to rejoin his battery at | Avesta, Ga. which the government is used | If it is @ success | as he is concerned his action in this respect | ion from the | tment saying that the Secretary of | G STAR: WASHINGTO: D. C. AY. AN EMBARRASSING SITUATION. This was an order that could be disobeyed only at the expense of his commission. Com- | pliance with it was attended, however, by | serious embarrassment to the interests of the Colombian government. The Colombian build- ing was not finished and its exhibit was not in | order. He came at once to Washington and | presented the case to the Secretary. He is still under contract with the Colombian govern- ment and the contract has the sanction of Con- | gress. He wants to fulfill his obligations, if possible, but is not quite prepared to surrender his com- mission. The Colombian minister has inter- | ested himself in the case and has made a special appeal to Secretary Lamont that Lieut. Lemly be allowed to serve out his contract with the Colombian government. It ts not known what Secretary Lamont will do in the matter, but it is reasonably sure that | | A decision adverse to Lieut. Lemly will result | in his relinquishing his commission in the | | United States army. This could hardly be re- | garded asa sacritice on his part when it is | | known that the Colombian government stands | ! give him « commission as» major general in its army with an annual «alary of 37.500. His pay in the United States army is less than $2,000 a sear. The policy of Secretary Lamont with respect to this general question will be similar to that adopted for the navy by Secretary Herbert. | This means that hereafter no officer will be granted leave of absence in order that he may ente: private employment. and that leaves of this kind now existing will be revoked. | It is understood that Lieut. Lomiv’s leave | Was revoked with the full concurrence of th Secretary of State, who, in view of Lemly's em ployment by a foreign government, would nat- | urally be consulted in the matter. -e- ON THE POTOMAC FLATS. | | MaJ. Davis’ Report on the Work of Improve- | men | | WHAT HAS BEEN ACCOMPLISHED IX REGARD 10 BOTH THE WASHINGTON AND GEORGETOWN CHANNELS—THE AREA RECLAIMED ALL ABOVE | THE OVERYLOW AT ORDINARY HIGH TILDE. | Moj. C. E. L. B. Davis, corps of engineers, today made his report to the chief of engineers in regard to the operations for the month of | April for the improvement of the Potomac | viv He ays the present project | was adopted by act of Congress passed | August 2, 1882, and has for its object the im- provement of navigation, the enlargement of harbor lines and the raising of the flats on the city front. The method of improvement is to dredge the material from the river and deposit it on the flats, thereby improving navigation snd raising the thats at the same time, The project is estimated to cost about $2,716,365. The amount expended on project to end of last fiscal yenr was 1,797,941 and the balance available at the end of April last was $74,951. PROGRESS OF THE WORK. When the present project was adopted the Georgetown channel was narrow and crooked, | ‘and had not sufticient depth to accommodate commerce, and the Washington channel was | shoal and narrow. The flats in front of the | city were alternately exposed and covered by the tide. In execution of the project aimed at there has been dredged a channel 350 to 550 feet | | wide and 20 feet deep between Georgetown | and Giesboro’ Point. On account of this channel filling up on the up-stream side of Loug bridge it has been redredged several times and a train- ing dike has been built with a view of reducing the deposit. The Washington channel was dredged to a depth of twenty feet (which was decreased to a ruling depth of about 19 feet by the freshet of June 2, 1889) for a width of 850 feet; for a width of 250 and 350 feet west of the 20-foot depth this channel has | been partly dredged to a depth of 12 feet, the | work being now about three-fourths done. The completion of the twelve-foot depth and re- | dredging the navigation channel comprise all | that is proposed for the Washington channel. | The reservoir outlot has been completed ex- cept the railing. All the material is being de- | posited on the flats, and practically the entire area to be reclaimed has been | raised above the overflow at ordi- | nary high tide. Of the 12,000,000 cubic yards | estimated to fill the fints to the required heights, there baa been deposited on them about 9,- 437,500 cubic yards, DETAILS OF THE WORK. Under the contract of the San Francisco Bridge Company for dredging, the con- struction of embankments on section 111| has been continued. The construction of the sea wall on the Virginia channel front of section 11 has been continued and 700 linear feet built, ‘The work was greatly delnved by high tides and storm: weather. ‘The construction of the training dike on the right of the Virginia channel, | above Long bridge, has been con-| tinued and 668.2" cubic yards of | stone put in place. The clearing of brush on section 111 on the area to be filled this season has been continued. One hundred and seventeen acres have been cleared at a cost of #3.60 per acre. The rapidand prolific growth | of willows, underbrush and trees on the re- | claimed area is a source of some difficulty and | expense in the prosecution of the work. uring the month of May the construction of | embankments on section 111 will be continued | and dredging in the Washington channel be | commenced. The construction of the sea wall by hired labor will also be contiuued. Maj. Davis says that the work of examining the piers of the Aqueduct bridge has begun and that it will probably be completed during the present month. That is practically all he says on the subject. ° Salt Water for Marine Aquaria. From the American Angler. The original supply of salt water was brought from Chesapeake bay, and from time to time, when the commission's steamer, the Fish Hawk, returns to Washington an additional supply is obtained. This, however, does not supply all loss from various causes, and artifi- cial sea water has sometimes been used. This has been made by using a salt produced by evaporating sea water. : e usual method of preparing’ artificial sea water for the aquarium is by use of one of the many formulas provided for the purpose. In the present case Turk's Island salt is used. The writer bas used this salt for preparing salt water for small still-water aquaria with perfect success, and it has proven satisfactory in the present case. There was in the beginning some principle, apparently mildly acrid or as- tringent, affecting more or less unfavorably all of the lower forms of life, while it had but lit- tle noticeable effect on the fishes. Fishes ba ing a slimy, mucous coating, such as the toad- fish, appeared to lose it, and’ the skin became shriveled in appearance, but their general health seemed unaffected. It appeared probable that, as there is a con- siderable precipitate of lime ‘from this salt in olution, some of it may have remained in sus- pension for a long time, owing to the activity of tho circulation. It’ was noticed, at least, that, in the same water which is quiet ‘and has stood for some time, the low forms of life kept in much better condition, but. without some form of aeration, the amount of life #0 kept must be very limited. The result was all the more puzzling because of the fact that some fish usually very difficult to keep lived remark- ably well. Among these was the gizzard shad, transferred from fresh water. It was finally found to be necessary to exercise more cure in introducing the water into the reservoir, so ae to avoid stirging up the precipitate of lime formed at the bottom of the vessel in which the solution was made. After this precaution was taken, the disturbing effect disappeared. ——__-+e+ Double Hanging In Texas. Charles Luttrell and John Carlisle were | hanged yesterday at Sherman, Texas, for the murder of “Billie” (W. T.) Sherman April 28, 1892, at Denison. — Range of the Thermometer. The following were the temperatures at the office of the weather bureau today: 8 a.m., 60; 2/p. m., 65; maximum, 69; minimum, 54. a The public produce and stock exchange of Chicago, with a special wire and branch offices at Dowagiac, Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids and Muskegon. lost #1,500 or #2,000 Monday through the tapping of its wire. THE GENUINE IMPORTED CARLSBAD SPRUDEL SALT Is an alterative and eliminative remedy, which dissolves tenacious bile, alaya irritation and removes obstruction by aiding nature and not by sudden and excessive irrita- tion, as most cathartics do. Ob- ANTI-LICENSE LEAGUE Steps Taken to Unite the Temper- ance Organizations. TO FIGHT LIQUOR MEN. What Was Said at a Mass Meeting Last Night—Ministers and Others Talk—Criti- cism of the Authorities—A Proposition to Organize a National Body. a The first movement looking to the formation of a national temperance league was made last night at Typographical Hall. A number of temperance ndvorates early in the week decided to call a mass meeting for the purpose of con- widering the advisability of such an organiza- tion, and a number of people, a large majority of whom were women, attended. Mr. John R. Mahoney, whois the grand secre- tary of the Good Templars, explained the objects of the meeting, which were to bring about an or- ganization for the purpose of fighting the | liquor dealears and compelling a strict ob- | Of guilty of manslaughter, with « recommend servance of the law. Mr. H. R. Stewart moved the appoimtment of a permanent chairman, and named Mr. Mahoney for the position. He was unanimously chosen, and Mr. W. S. Row- ley was elected secretary. Mr. Stewart, replying to an invitation from the chairman for a speech, suid that he had been studying the temperance question for 'vears, and was convinced now more than ever before that organizations did more to advance its interests than anything else. The formation of a the only thing for the people of thi to do, and the mecting w: purpose of concentrating all ance forces for that purpose. When Congress meets, the leagne, he said, can pr shape the arguments advanced against the great curse of liquor. ‘The temperance people of this country wanted an organization here at the capital where they could compel saloon keepers to obey the law, und to impench if necessary the Commissioners if they violated any of its fair city for the | provisions. ‘The liquor men, he said, boasted the author- ship of the present law. Such a thing is « dis- grace to a civilized community, but since the Dill has becom a law it has been found bitter medicine, and the temperance people should | see to it that the doctors who prescribed it for | themselves are made to take it, BEY. MR. HERSHEY'S TALK. Rev. Scott F. Herssey said he was convinced that the saloon keepers would continue to do about ax they pleased, and will coatrol the Com- missioners unless there 18 a personal und direct | | power from the best people of the. city. 1 should say in one voice, through an organiza- tion known as the ‘National Temperance Seague, that “this shall uot be.” This is. the point of the focus. The more he lived in this city the more disgusted he had become. Rev. Mr. Herskey criticised the authorities for their tion in regard to some liquor license cases. ‘This, he said, was only another argument to demonstrate the needs of concentrated action y the temperance people and the formation of National Temperance Lengue was the best means he knew of to bring about the desired results. His plan would be to get a representa~ tion from each of the churches and temper- ance societies of the city and let them form the league. The time had come when the people should demand that the public officers should be public servants and nothing more. We wilt never have a decent municipality, he said, until we insist upon a strict enforcement of the law. REY. MR, BROOKS’ INVESTIGATIONS, Rev. Walter H. Brooks, pastor of the Nine- teenth Street Colored Baptist Church, made a stirring appeal in bebalf of the proposed league. He said that a number of the colored ministers of the city were in sympathy with the work. He bad gone through South Washington anumber of times during the past month and had given this subject the greatest conside: jon in his power. It was very strange that in of his investigations he could not find one lace that the police had reported disorderly. They were all quict places, yet he know of 6 number that were the scenes of frequent brawls and fights, disturbing the neighborhood, and perhaps feeing the police. He had geo toa number of persons to try and keap thew, from signing applications. Some of them ware, members of his church, and when he told that he had obtained their names fecm the records in the Commissioners’ office they promised not to sign again. There are Scores of poor ignorant men and women in this city, he said, who are imposed upon by thexe liquor men. As an instance he éited the case of one of his parishioners who was a firm believer in prohibition, but whose name | appeared upon the application of a man for a ked the rengon, for}, juor license. When he such a thing the reply was that she bad bee deceived. She wax told that she was only mgn+ ing for the purpose of giving the good with af the neighborhood to a new grocery store abaut to: be started. It is a well-known fact that the greate est number of saloons are found in the poor district. yet after a careful investigation of all the applications at the Commissioners’ office he was unable to find a single cross mark-which showed conclusively that the signatures, of these poor ignorant men and women had been forged. He tnaintained that when the law said the written consent of a resident or property holder must appear upon the application for liquor license it meant exactly what it said and not that a man could by word of mouth agree to an application and allow another man to sign it, He bad found from experience that the whole business of liquor license turns upon the assessor and the lieutenant of police in whose precinct the applicant is located. The Com- missioners don't bother themselves about the names of people sho appear upon the applieas tion. It is sufficient for them to see the name of the lieutenant of police under the statement, that the signatures are correct. * MR. BRADLEY'S ADDRESS. Mr. F. M. Bradley wasthe next to speak. ‘The temperance people of this District, he said, are probibitionists and in favor of the enforce- ment of the present law. If the liquor men are building any hopes on a division of she temper- ance people they were reckoning without their hosts. They were united and time alone would show the truth of his remarks. What the tem- perance people needed was a lender and n legal adviser Whose duty itshould be to visit the Commissioners’ office and fight the liquor attorneys with their own weapons. The temperance advocates today occupied. & better position than they have for fifty vears. He was glad, he said, to see that ‘Tne Evextxe Star, the great champion of the people, had a representative present to report the meeting. He thought it would be a wise move to have two cards printed, one giving the citizens all the information in relation to their powers over saloons and the other giving them 4 brief analysis of the law and its penalties. If these were circulated broadcast it would wake up asentiment that exists, but lies dormant. Under the new law the temperance people had the power to close two-thirds of the saloons that have been licensed in the past. Kev. Mr. Muir of the E Street Baptist Church, Rev. Thos. B. Marche and Rev. Dr. Lemon of Gorsuch M. E. Church also made speeches. A COMMITTEE APPOINTED. Upon motion of Mr. Stewart the chairman appointed the following committee to make ‘angements for a monster mass meeting: H. Send to the Bedford Mineral Springs Co., Bedford, Pa., for & handsome book, telling you how it has been cured and can be cured ‘Trade Supplied by John H. Maj UIT New York Avenue. ij RUNKENNESS OR THE LIQUOR HABIT POS- Dine RED BY ADMINISTERING Dr. HAINES' GOLDEN SPECIFIC. It can bo given in acup of coffee or tea, of in fo>1, without the knowledge of the patient, Itis absolutely Larniless and willeffect permanent and speedy cure, Whether the patient is a moderate drinker or an alco- holic wreck. It has been given in thousands of casa Ail in every instance a perfect cure as followed. “UT NEVER PAILS. The systoro once impresate. with the Specific, it becomes au utter impossibility for tae lquor appetite to exist GOLDEN SPECIFIC CO. Prop'rs, Cincinastl, 2. ‘#d-Paxe book of particulars free. To bs hadof F. 8. WILLIAMS & CO. cor. F and Sth sts. n.W., i tain the genuine article only. And > F. WAR) st, Under Bob Hote, ce7tu,th.s-1y Washington, DC. tional Temperance League, he said, was | the temper- | . MAY 13, 1893—-SIXTEEN PAGE! 15 | R. Stewart, Rev. W. H. Brooks, F. M. Bradle: Rev. Mr. Muir, Rev. Thos. B. “Marche, J. Van Vieck, Kev. W. Creditt, Mrs. D. Flatt, Mra. W, S. . E. Cowen and Mrs. Gilwater. Before the meeting adjourned it wax sug- gested that it would be a good idea to have the tuames of all signers to liquor applications printed in Tue Evextxo Star, so that their fames could bo given the greatest prominence. Chairman Mahoney stated that an emplo; of the Good Templars had been at work for | some time compiling such a list with the object | of spreading it before the people. The meet- ing then adjoarned. => GUILTY OF MANSLAUGHTER. Verdict ofthe Jury in the Case of Horace McKeen. The jury in the case of Horace McKeen, alias Holmes, indiéted for the murder of W. H. Harding at Tenleytown on September 2 last, retired at a few minutes of 8 o'clock yesterday. They were unable to agree last evening, and soannounced to the court when they were | locked up for the night. On the court's con- vening at 10 o'clock this morning, in reply to | Judge McComas’ message of inquiry, they sent word that they had not | agreed, but would take one more ballot. At 10:10 o'clock the jurors filed in, and, | | through Mr. J. 8. Topham, reported a verdi tion to mercy. ‘The jurors were polled and Messrs. McD. Carrington and Townsend, his counsel, gave notice of a motion for a new trial, ae The Misses Hawke's May Ball. The second annual carnival and May bali by | the pupils of Misses Minnie and May Hawke ut ‘ational Rifles’ Hail last night was « brilliant affair. The floor was filled with pretty children who went through the steps of fancy dances | most gracefully, while hundreds of friends joked on, admired and applauded. Prof. | Yermilyon’ was master of ceremonies and took Perey Leach's part in the dance of the Misses Hawke and Mr. Harry Sheridan, a repetition of | which was demanded. ‘Ihe Queen of May, Miss | Gertrude Blue, sat in a throne on the stage, | while around her were her maids, Queen of | Dancing. Miss Elsie Lower; Queen of the Fuiries, Mias Annie May O'Loole; Queen of the | Seasons, Miss Nellie Barrett, and their maids. —— The Late Dr. Leach’s Will. The will of the Inte Dr. Hamilton E. Leach | was filed today. It is dated May 4, 1888, and ho leaves his estate to his mother, “‘she to take care of my son, if necessary, as far as supply- ing his needs and wants are concerned and the limited means left will permit. > The New St. Matthew's Church. The Church News, the Catholic weekly pub- | lished in this city, in speaking of the proposed new St. Matthow’s Church building, which is to'be erected on Rhode Island avenue between | | Connecticut avenue and 17th street, says: ‘Al- though it has not been announced when work | on the magnificent new St. Matthew's Church will commence, it is at least probuble that it will | be started ere long. The new edifice will | be of stone, of beautiful proportions, and will be surmounted by a large dome. It will be cruciform in ehape and the interior will prob- | ably be finished with marble in place of plaster. | It is safe to say that when finished it will be | one of the most magnificent parish churches in Americs, and in every way worthy of the parish and ® monument to the capital city of thisgreat republic.” | did voices of Misses Cecelia Sullivan and penne eet ire ‘Chances Better Than Ever Before. The committee on the removal of the ‘Pheologicnl Seminary from Gettysburg to Washington held a meeting Inst night at the residence of ex-Senator Conger, who 18 chair- man of the committee. The committee re- ported the chances for securing a site in this city to be better than ever before. — Two Slight Fires. A fire took place at the residence of William Earnshaw, No. 922 I street southeast, caused by hot ashes in the woodshed, and before it was | | extinguiched £300 dainages resulted. | Last evening a slight fire took place at the house of Prondenzo Lonel and $10 damage Was ddag, eee = ‘Had His Skull Fractared, Yesterday afternoon as Wm. Smith of 440 Massachusetts avenue and N. E. Wetherby of 1727 7th Ptreet were unloading a printing press at the latter place it slipped and striking Mr. Smith on the head his skull was fractured and Mr. Wetherby had his foot slightly injured. Dr. Henderson attended the first named and he was sent to the Emergency Hospital. > The Thief Escaped. | On Tiiteday morning about 4 o'clock Mrs, MaryWitiner of 912 23d street heard some one in the Jower part of her house, and going down | ®ayv, the thief escape by the front door, but could wos vee if he was white or colored. | by law. ABOUT (GEORGETOWN. The Bright and Dark Sides of a Day’s Doings TOLD IN BRIEF PARAGRAPHS. The Canal fs in Good Condition — Bullding Regulations to Re Enforced—What is Go- ing on in the Way of Local Happenings— Some Sad Deaths—Transactions in Real Estate. Recently the police of Georgetown have been given a good deal of trouble by the disregard of | certain building regula- tions on the part of builders. Orders have been issued by Lieut. Swindelis to have the regulations enforced rigidly. One of the results of this order was the arrest yesterday of Mr. Dennis Hagerty, aged fifty- two years, by Officer W. F, Bloom. Mr. Hag- erty had neglected to place a light as required Mr. John Mobley was also taken into custody by Officer Yetton on the same charge. The public peace was considerably disturbed yesterday by drunkenness and the blotter at station No. 7 tells the following story: Henry Miller, forty-two, laborer, intoxication, Offi- cor R. Passeno; Andrew Walker, disor- derly, Officer W. C. Curran; George W. Burrows, disorderly, J. E. Berryman; Albert Finnacum, intoxication, Officer George Upper- man; William Shipley, intoxication, Officer C. L, Grant. A PLEASANT AFFAIR. For the benefit of the Market Street Chapel, | @ branch of the West Street Presbyterian Church, an entertainment was given last night at Linthicum Hall that did much toward re- pleting the coffers of the treasury. ‘The splen- Lillie Stewart, the artistic piano playing of Minsos Barrett and Cook, the recitations of Mossre, R. W. Graham and G. W. Winslow and the efforts of Prof. Ambrose L. Ogle, Miss Lillian Graves and Messrs. Martin and Hunter were all appreciated in the manner they de- served to be: Encores were frequent. REAL ESTATE. Withelming Bowman yesterday sold to Chas. H. Fowler for $1,200 part of lot $9, Mattingly’s subdivision of Reno, and Edgar Allen sold to Charles A. Baker for $11,000 the north half of lot 10 and all of lot 11, block 71, Clark and others’ subdivision of White Haven, in George- town proper. Maude T. Poster sold to H. A. Phillips part of lots 7 and 8, Holmead’s addition. ; W. C. Gunnell has bought of Samuel Ritten- house part of lot No. 260 of Beall’s subdivision. Goop PROSPECTS. Farmers who come in from Montgomery county and Virginia report that the crops are in a flourishing condition and a profitable harvest is expected. The season has, of course, been backward, but things are look- ing up now. Corn, rye and potatoes seem to be thriving, and green vegetables are said to be making mighty strides toward ma- turity. Farmers are spending » good deal of money on agricultural implements, fertilizer and kindred supplies. They wear hopeful smiles, and seem satisfied with their prospects. ON THE CANAL. Things are much more lively along the Ches- apeake and Ohio canal than they have been for several days past. The activity is perma- nent and will continue, so the officuls of the company say, till the close of the season, of course, barring accidents. | The embankments of the water for its entire length are reported asin excellent condition and no danger is apprehended. It will require something more than an ordinary freshet to cause a washout. Boats to sail at Cumberland on May 11 were as follows: Barge No. 111, Capt. J. Johnson; barge No. 115, Capt. James Dick; ZA. Melihen: > Mr. Sturtevant’s Res! The resignation of Mr. A. L. Sturtevant, the chief of the stationery division of the Treasury | Department, has been accented. It is expected | that his successor will be appointedon Monday. | fonts War Department Chanzes. Carl 8. Orleman of Florida, promoted from clerk $1,000 to clase 1, office chief of engineers. Truman J, Glover of Iowa, class 1,. office chief of engineers, resigned. Robert V. Page of New York, copyist €900, depot quartermaster’s office, Washington, D.C., resigned...) THERE IS HOPE For every one who has blood trouble, no matter in what shape or how long standing, provided none of tL. vital organs have been so far im- paired as to render 2 cure impossible. 8.8.8. goes to the root of the disease, and removes the Cause, by expelling the poison from the body, and at the same time is a tonic to the whole system. However bad your case may be, there is hope Cured me of a most malignant type I had used various other remedses without effe My weight increased, and my the best tonic I ever use: 1 consider 8.8.3. “8, A: Waionn, ifldway, Treatise on blood, skin and conta polsoamatied free," SWIFT SPECH nation Accepted. Extension, Ist July. HE FAR-PAMED. ay, to the deligitful summer And the only rail ro resorts north of Quebec thromeh the CANADIAN ADIRONDACKS, Parlor and sleeping care. Ma ifvent scenery. Beautiful climate. HOTEL ROBEKVAT, Lake St. John, has first-class accommodation for 300 guests. wuunication by new fast fishing ‘which a to guests of the hotels, Att 1803, trains connect daily at Chicoutimi witn ay steamers for Quebec, Daylivht trip. Tickets ard information at all ticket ace! A’bean ifully 1 Guide Book free on, J. G. SC Manawer. Al oY , Can. Beauty Balm, THE SOCIETY RAGE. Asa Complexion Beautitier Unequaled, READ: PAULINE MALL, ‘The Beautiful Song Bird, writes u: Philadelphia, May Fenno Laboratory Association: Genth Tam pleased to be able, to. FAVORABLY of ‘Beanty Balm.” Tt ble preparation and iost effective Faithfuily, PAULING HALL, LM is used both on and off the staxe Tempest, Jobustone Ben- box, Puabe Davis, | Marie Vs Mulle, UTY BALM is tions, pimples, blotens actin nathrally on the pores of are for skin discolora- owness, all blemishes, by kin, exciting the ‘al color and white- pure and harniless, ONE DOLLAR A BOTTLI life of the fers. prodte ir dressers, costumers and deal- tions, FENNO LABORATORY, Sole Proprictors, 106 North Gthst., Puiladelphia. mh16-3m tiny, sugar-coated pi miisiard seed, made of concen! : ical extracts.’ ‘These “Pellets” are easily | dissolved in the stomach and absorbed into the blood, stimulating a flow of bile from the liver, and lar secretions. ‘When you have Catarrh, uso the sure rem- edy—Dr. Sage’s. $500 for an incurable case. barge Consolidation No. 9, Capt. D. Taylor; barge J. J. Alexander, Capt.” J. Henner: barge - 113, N Capt. T. Reed; Ba Runkels, eine barge J. H. Mertins, K. Shaw, Capt. P. DEATHS. Mr. and Mrs. Benj. Gover of 2813 N street yesterday lost their little son, George Lee Gover, aged one year and fourteen days. The funeral took place this afternoon at4o'clock, the interment being at Congressional cemetery. A lan ee was received today announcinj the death at St. Paul, Minn., of Mrs. Frank t Mix, formerly of Georgetown. Death was caused by diphtheria. Deceased was a few years ago widely known bere and uni iy es teemed. She was active in the prosecution of good deeds and her loss will be deplored by a — circle of friends. iss Daisy Mallon, daughter of the late George Mallon, at one time a prominent Georgetown man, died a few days ago in Chicago. She has been living there since the death of her father and was engaged in teach- = music. She was an estimable young lady and liked by all who knew her. SOCIAL AFFAIRS. Last night Independence Lodge, I. 0. G. T.. held a very entertaining session. In the mu- sical and literary program which followed the transaction of business rexponses were made by Prof. A. P. Ogle, Miss Mav Johnson, Mr. J. M. Lawton, Miss Louise McCauley, Mr. William Cole and others. The Georgetown Bicycle Club will take a run tomorrow to Ashton. The start will be made from 32d and U at 9:30. Fourteenth and Boundary wiil be the leaving point in Wash- Last night, in celebration of the arrival of his eighteenth birthday, Mr. J. Holdsworth Gor- don, jr., invited a number of young Indies and gentlemen to his home on Q ‘street and until the midnight hour came merriment reigned su- preme, ‘The cavalry drills at Fort Myer are drawing crowds to that pretty post and the new electric cars which are running regularly from the Virginia end of the Aqueduct are being benefited materially thereby. ‘Mins Sue Hyde of Dumbarton avenue is in New York. Mrs, Halliday Mead is the guest of Mra, Wm. Orndorff. The e1 ment of Mr. C. O. Tavenner and Miss Annie Wiley of Virginia is announced, Mr.and Mrs. Hamilton of Prospect avenue have returned from New York. NOTES. The torn-up streets of Georgetown, which were reported in Tur Stan, are now receiving the attention of the asphalting department. Encouraging reports of the condition of Guida, the little son of Mr. J. C. O'Neale, who has been lying very ill in Baltimore, are being received here. Mr. Geo. W. Cissel is still confined to the home of his brother near Laurel, Md., but is expected bome nest week. iss Pusey of N street is lying ill and ropes have been stretched at the nearest corners to prevent the approach of noiey vehicles. Beware of Crude Cocoas, Sold as Soluble. —( Best and Goes Farthest )— is Manufactured on Scien tific Principles, Highly Digestible and Nutri- tious, known all over the civilized Globe as the Peer of ail Cocoas. — Coxrracton Wixenez. WHOSE GOOD NAME IS ATTESTED BY CON- GRESSMEN, BANKERS AND OTHERS OF NATIONAL REPUTATION, VOLUN- TEERS A STATEMENT WORTHY OF CAREFUL CONSIDERA- TION. At 221 11th at. s.w. resides Mr. W. W. Winfree,one of the prominent contractors of our city, and ‘aman whose name among his acquaintances is synonymous with honesty and veracity. In an interview he volun teers the following statenient regarding Dr. Newlin and bis treatment: “If anyone has doubts of the superior skilland honorable manner with which Dr. iness they are cordially invited with me. When I called on him I was in a terrible condition from disease. Thad ex- cruciating headaches most all the tiwe, with swiin- ming of the head to bad that I could scarcely trust myself én the streets, and there was #0 much confu- ston going on in my head that I could not concentrate my mind on iy business sufficiently to transact it properiy, and it was with great trepidation that I Ss $8 88 88 86 85 25 BS BH BS BS BH oH Wir 88 Wi Do. It will buy adress, or a hat, or a box of cigars.or a set of our Perfect Artificial Teeth—which is best? A dress wearsout, hats co out of style, cigars burn up, but the ‘Teeth will be"*A thing of beauty and a joy forever.” We guaran- tee them, and if there is any fault you get the 88 back. i Este eeetes oe bittte tite thee ieee ees Ifyourequire fillines,extract- ing, crowning—anything den- tal, in short—we can serve you S is 8 S Is 8, s 8 ny 8 8 yy 5 8 is 8 ny S 8 is 8 is scientifically. Onr equipment superior, and our members $8 allexperta, : ne Ss is Extracting....... S With sas oF Zone. $8 cleanin. $8 siiver Pings : €5 Platina Fillings. - 81.000 8x 3 Gold Fillings in proportion. 3s 8 VERY BEST i 38 4 3s a; s 4 _ in 401 7TH ST. N.w. S is = = an SS i Baltimore offices: & 4 No. 1 N. Charles st. = rs ‘@5 €8 8 @8 88 88 #8 Es ES 28 OS BS 8 “ Do You Beueve Le ‘That you can buy Furniture, Matting, Refrigera tors, China, Glass, Baby Carriages, &e.. alow from installment finns as you can from east houses! You know you don’t believe it a everybody knows you can'tdoit. Banks charge for time, and do you think merchants put out all this money for nothing? We don't wi ¥ credit bi in ours, we mark everything at lowest cash price and treat everybody alike. If you will buy on installments yo Pay as you please and we will hold the goods till you pay the bili and save you big money. A good IS-spring Lounge. $2.95. Bost Grade Carpe: Lounge, €4.48. Good Mattiny, 124c., 15c., ke, Extra Heavy Dam. ask, 27%. buy any of them at sai to83s, We nd whether you buy from us or not, don’t take anything but the Leonard. Baby Coaches from 84.95 to #20, Chairs, & Si Handsome Cluster Lez T: nite, $12.50. Muc nd Toa uantity, at lowest yy better one, #15, ny piece you at, 81.95. Anything you want for the house. Don't be lead off ices advertised on a few low-priced goods. A very mple trap often catches the mos: birds. Wedoa cash business, and we doit right. Anything you buy not satisfactory return it and get your money. Can you find any better terms anywhere? Kead this ad. and think itover. Send your friends to GRASTY, THE PCSHER, For Furniture, Matting, Refrigerators, Carriages, China, Glass, &c. Cheap for cash Double stores. went about it alone, My sleep was greatly disturbed and not in the least refreshing. My nose ‘was stopped up so Teould not breathe through it at all. Thad a cough that was very distressing and it I had no appetite, ing, and what Tid eat hurt me ‘Taking it altovether I wax most h very little hope me that he wi thorcuchly treatment at once and iny bad symptoms disappeared as by maxi headaches and heat-#w ceased. [have a splendid appetite now and nothi hurts me. My ideas are not in the least confused, My nose is onen and free. to my business with pi Thavenocough. Tattend fm fact, T am 300 per cent better, which is noticeable to a!l iny friends.and 1 feel like another person. N» amcunt of would tempt me to be like I was three week Tnothine tempt me to make this statement if it were not true in every particular, I will take p easure iu veri fying this statement to any oae who will all at my cffice, 1411 F st. n.w., 07 at ay hoo L Lith st. sw.” S. ©. Newurs. M. D., Sprcracisr In thetreataiont of diseases of the Ear. Nose, Throst . Stomah, Bioo!, von kona, Ni ality aand B 1 Write for symptous bl in. Stosand7 to Spm mort ‘tho nem GAS any range we m: k. owes. NGES at modem S.S. SIDE & BE 432 912 Si 1510 and 1512 7thst., bet. Pand Qu.w, -ap29 mylZ Plumbing, Gas Fitting, Hea | Paine’s Celery Compound is the Best Spring Medicine In The ; World It makes the weak strong. We sell and recommend it. A. J, SOHAFHIRT, Droggist, Oor. N. Cap. and H Sts NSTRUG- ONS FROM READ THIS TELEGRAM. THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY. Received at 613 Pa. ave. n.w., May 10, 1803. Dated New York, May 10. To NEW YORK CLOTHING COMPANY, Washine- ton, D.C. ‘We hereby order you to sell all your stock @amaged by fire before May 18. SEDDON & RICE, Fire Insurance Adjusters, ‘When the key is turned in our doors next Thursday night at 10o'clock this sale—this GREATEST OF ALL CLOTHING SALES EVER KNOWN IN THR DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA—will have been brought toaclose. To say that the people of Washington have appreciated this sacrifice sale of elerant Spring Clothing doesn't express {t—Our store has been literally packed each day since its beginning with a throng of satie fied buyers. Have you been here? If not, don't lose another MINUTE—The very thing you want may be GONE. Read these prices—Have you ever seen any like them before? Wesay NO—most EMPHATIO- ALLY NO—NOR YOU NEVER WILL AGAIN. ‘MEN'S SUITS THAT WERE 910 ARE NOW $4.50, ‘MEN'S SUITS THAT WERE $15 ARE NOW $6.60. MEN'S SUITS THAT WERE 620 ARE NOW $8.50. ‘MEN'S SUITS THAT WERE @25 ARE ROW S10. Alarge assortment of Boys’ Suite, which have sold regularly for $4, $5, @6.and 87, will be cleaned out at €3 for « choice. ALL GARMENTS DAMACED BY FIRE, SMOKE OR WA- TER WILL BE SOLD AT YOUR OWN PRICE. REMEMBER THIS SALE POSITIVELY CLOSES WITH THB CLOSING OF OUR STORE NEXT THURSDAY NIGHT, MAY 18 UNTIL THAT TIME WE SHALL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 8:30 EACH EVENING. FIRST COME FIRST SERVED. KEW YORK CLOTHING HOUSE, 311 Tru Sr N.W., BET, PENNA. AVE. AND D ST. (White builaings, Credit iS TRE Lever That removes great obstructions ly urycar ona fast ‘be comfortable, Get what | your surrou | Sou need tn the ‘aying for ita mth will seo tes for you tures any where. 3 Move ane