Evening Star Newspaper, June 2, 1893, Page 9

THE EVENING STAR: WASHINGTON, D. Guneprite cans nat ter eros | DISTRICT AFFAIRS Georgetowns were not far behind‘as fielders, Large Number of Bids for Supplies C. FRIDAY, JUNE 2, 1898—TEN PAGES. 9 2 i —$§$—<—<$—$——— | TAKOMA PARK. NORWOOD INSTITUTE. ARE YOU GOING AWAY? ‘Whether You Are or Not You Need to Keew ‘Took Place This Morning. The Norwood Institute, Prof. and Mra. W. | "Sust what te De. Both at Home and Whe LATE SPORTING NEWS. The Senators Win Again by Hard ‘Murphy made a difficult ranning catch of » line iit om Cook's bet which resulted in a neat double piay. George, Mahone himself by stopping s hot ball from ives and Harvard, lnved. this desires to lay are necessary in | Mr. and Mra. Dioxey, Mr. and Mra. Woodraff, | D- Cabell, principals, concluded another year! Away. Hitting. the best g fee eee Keghiag ae T order to gratify the demands for electric | Mra. Powor and Mra. Stone. Miss Danforth | 1 ite prosperous history today with the annual! 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Comiskey didn’t exhibit his “generalship,” about which so much is said, when he failed to take Dwyer out and substitute Chamberlain, Meakin pitched for the home team, and didn't have that contro! of the ball that all well-regulated pitchers should have. He sent five to first on balls and four scored. It must be said, however, that Umpire McQuade was at times very severe on him. But Dwyer was even more wild, but only two of the local team sent to first on balls scored. The red legs made several costly errors. Canavan let Meakin's single got away from him and Jouett went to third, while Latham made an unfortunate .bigh throw to Comiskey. Owing to Mulvey’s lameness caused int ru ning down Vaughn in Wednesday's game Fa: rell went on third and McGuire took his place behind the bat. Mac did very well and sent in a ran by one of his old-time drives for three bases to the hospital fence. About 2,000 saw the game, the bleachers being filled and a con- siderable number being in the third-base seats. But very few occupied the “pavilion.” It has been ‘repeatedly demonstrated that there are not enough 25cent seats. To geta good seat there one must go early. Doubtiess if it were known that there were seats enough for all the attendance would frequently larger. Doubtless the Messrs. Wagner know their business, but a reduction in the price for the third-base chairs, say three tickets for @1 and 50 cents instead of 75 for the grand stand, would attract many more to the games. It seems as though the public should share in the general retrenchment in vogue this year. Cheaper base bail for the should be cheaper base ball for the people. That prin- ciple obtains in all other forms of amusements, summer opera. for instance. Yesterday's game was never in doubt. The locals took the lead at the start and were never headed. A double and a single followed by Larkin's home run drive to left in the first pro- duced three runs. A on balls and two doubles gave the visitors two. A double, two bases on balls and two singles gave Washington four more in the fourth. Two bases on balls anda single gave tho visitors another in the third, tieing the score. In the fourth they made two more on two bases on balls, a sacri- fice and a single. In tho sixth W: added one more by two singles, the latter get- ting away from Canavan, allowing the runner to reach third. In the seventh a base on balls, 4 Pensed ball and two singles gave two more to Washington. In the eighth Farrell's error on Dwyez's sharp grounder, followed by a double, gave the visitors their sixth and last run. Two singles and a triple gave Washington two more in the ninth. Score: +% Fe 71 35 i006 O60 itt He 3 $f 31 5 01 10 Meakin, p. 22 21 Total. ® 134 SCORE BY INNINGS. ae ve Dwyer, 1: .e, run— Lark: ‘Three-case hit—MeGuire. Two-base ite—O' Rourke, McPhee, Canavan, Larkin, rd, its MeGutre, Murphy, 0" Wise (2), Hoy, Latham. and Comiskey. Passed balls—Mur Uwpire—MeQuaid. Time of game—! OTHER LEAGUE Gam Philadelphia 400260 Chicawo 000100 Pitchers Keefé amd Hutehison. Brooklyn......... ..0 3 Pittsburg... i Sacrit 9001 30.0 0 | puisvilie ‘Pitchers~ Staley and 3 o ‘and Clarkson. Record of the Clubs. Clubs. |w Bittsbar../ 19 9 | 47-9) | Washington) 14 3 okiyu... 17/11, 6 '7|| Now York... 14/16 | 46.7 Boston, 18 12 60.0|| St. Louis. ::/13/15| 46.4 Phile 7.4)| Cineinnath. 13 17| 433 Cleveland 5 | enicane 3017) 370 Baltimore wuisville ..| 3/16/1358 | IVES TAKES THE LEAD. He Mixes a Run of 1,540 Points and Goes Ahead of Roberts. In the international billiard match in London last night Ives did magnificent work. He got the balls jawed and scored 1,540 points in one run. His play throughout the evening, moreover, was neater and steadier than before since the beginning of the match. The score now Ives (still playizg), 4,001; Roberts, 8,484. The attendance was good, and both men were on their mettle. Roberts’ first runs were 34, 18, 21, 24; Ives, 19, 15, 19, 36. Ives then fell off, his best runs being 25 and 45, while Roberts made his runs at 67, 49, 21, 31, $4 and 139. After making ten caroms, Ives finally got the balls wedged at the mouth of the upper right- hand pocket, and played from the one to the other with the utmost lightness of touch. When the play was adjourned the balls were in the same position. Ives will conginue his run to- night. : ‘The long run was exceedingly ‘monotonous for the spectators and many billiard experts protested that such playing ought to be barred. After the close of the play Roberts said that he would give Ives this game if Ives would play another match of 2,000 points up for £500 or £1,000, the condition of play to be the same, | except that the carom stroke be barred when the bails should get_Jammed in the jaws of s pocket. Ives declined this proposition. The Sportsman says: ‘Ives evidently meant business and was smarting from having bade carom decided against him earlier in the even- ing. The balls are peculiarly placed. They do not touch: the white one is well in the top shoulder and the red one certainly well on in the jaws, | It appears that Ives can continue until 1t pleases him to stop.”* HERE’S THAT OLD STORY AGAIN. That the League is Doomed and a New Or- ganization Has Been Planned. ‘The Philadelphia Press, which ought to know better, by the way, today prints a special from St. Louis saying that the base ball magnates will meet in New York this week to arrange for anew league of ten clubs or two leagues of eight each. The special say “It is an assured fact that the ten-club idea will be carried out, and that the Louisvilles in the west and the Baltimores or Washingtons in the east will be asked by the league to sell their franchise. This would leave Boston, New York, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Washington or Raltimore in the eastern cireuit, and 8t. Louis, Chicago, Cleveland, Cincinnati and Pittsburg im the western, A schedule for such a circuit would be a clumsy affair at the best, but it is superior to a twelve-club league, with a file of ilenders.” The statements are too ridictclous to merit contradiction. The only strange thing about them is that any one could suppose that they would be believed. Harvard Defeats Georgetown. The Georgetown College nine was defeated by Harvard yesterday by 5 to 1. Both A. High- lands and Carmody did good work. With the exception of an excusable error by Trafford, was broken at Riverside, Cal, Wednesday by P. Pulley, well-known sprinter, who did it in 204-5 seconds, running against time. SKILLFUL TENNIS PLAYING. Malcolm Chace of Providence Defeats Ho- bart in the Singles. ‘Special Correspondence of The Evening Star. Barrmong, Mp., June 2, 1898. Tho final matches in singles and doubles in the tennis tournament at Mt. Washington were played yesterday ‘afternoon before a fair audi- ence. The day was warm and the playors showed the effects of the beat. The first match was between Chace and Hobart, the former having reached the finals “by his defeat of Davidson. Chace won the toss and put his opponent in the less favorable court. From the outset it ‘was evident that Chace was determined to win if possible. He played rapidly and his efforts wero directed to tiring Hobart. It took but thirty minutes to decide the first set in his favor by a score of 6-0. Hard side-line drives and timely lobbing of Chace were the features of the match, Hobart losing his nerve at crit- ical points.’ The second set gave evidence of botter work on Hobsrt's part, al- though Chace took the games to 5-3 and was twice within a point of winning the set in the ninth game, the core standing 40-0. Here Hobart took a brace and brought the set to 5-4. He also took the next game, making it 5-5. Each contestant then ‘Won a game, the score standii 6-6. Hobart Fon the next game and Chace the next, “Soore, ‘The excitement was now fotense and the audience were deeply interested. Chace began 8 most effective service in the next game, mak- ing three straight aces, carrying the set to 87. The next game was his also, and with it ended the second ect in his’ faver, 9-7. The players were hausted after this set, Hobart showing the most fatigue, however. A brief rest of fil- layers, who ird and de- ing set. Chace began the service end played teadiness and nerve indicative of suc- teen minutes was accorded the bon entered the courts for the t! cid cose. pid showed keen judgment in lobbing time. He won the first two games next two went to Hobart. Chace then took more, making the score 5-2, and Ho- bart secured but one more game, playing list lessly, repeatedly driving the balls out of court and into the net. The last set and the first Prige went to Chace, 6-8. This exhibition was by far the most skillful ever played at Mount Washington, and the two eastern cracks have sustained their well-earned reputations. Hobart stands four in the list of players and Chace occupies seventh place. The Tesult of the contest was therefore somewhat of ® surprise, Hobart took his defeat good naturedly and had many sympathizers. The final doubles were also played yesterday between Hobart and Hall and Davidson and Woodward. It was generally conceded that the match would go to the New York men, al- ough their Washington opponents play: good tennis ia, the third vot took = tremendous brace. They were clearly outplayed in the first two vote, which went to Hobart and Hall by a score of 6-8, 6-2. The third set gave evidence of the meitle in Woodward and Davidson, and was carried to six all after some superb rallies on their part. The New York men finally took the set 06, aad the first double prize. ‘The championship ween Hall and will bo played this afternoon if it docs not rain, but present indicatio&s point tos Postponement until tomorrow, If Chase continues his fine work of Hall will be put to trumps to retain the championship, and it is by No means certain that he will win the contest. Hall has the remarkable faculty of playing ® bard uphill game, and he seldom loses his head. He bas extricated himself from many seemingly impossible situations on the tennis field, and if placed in extremes tomorrow he may again show his powers in this direction. Each player has hard and usually accurate service, Hall tads | lending a little in this Tespect. "The prizes will be distributed as follows: piteher, Malcolm P. a pair of silver hair jobart; first doubles, ® pair’ of silver flasks, Hall and Hobart; second doubles, two silver-handied um. brellas, Woodward and Davidson. This year but one prize comes to Washington, but the showing made by <—e against the east- ern cracks gives e of better results another year,and Washington stili retains in ite list of players tennis talent of a high order. i ‘The First White House Concert. The following is the program of the first con- cert to be given in the White House grounds this season, which will take place by the United States Marine Band, Prof. Fanciulli conductor, tomorrow at 5:55 p.m. Description—Break of day, sunrise, waking up, hurrying to the boat, barcarole down the harbor, rush for the cars, railroad ride, glorious day at the beach, gamboling on tho sand, sea nymph’s dance, imitation fireworks, which call forth the usual exclamations, after all of which the return to “Home, Sweet Home.” 9. Patriotic song. Hail Columbia.........Fyles pu ee Dr. Leach's Will Contested. In the case of the estate of the late Dr. Hamilton E. Leach the widow today filed, through Mr. E. B. Hay, caveat to the will, dated May 15,1891. She alleges that its execution was procured by fraud, circumvention and un- due influence practiced upon him by Mollie 8. O'Laughlin, the beneficiary and executrix; that it was freely and voluntarily executed, but its execution was procured by fraud and coercion exercised upon him by the said O’Laughlin or some other person. poe Marriage Licenses. Marriage licenses have been issued by the clerk of the court to the following: Timothy O. Seely of Philadelphia, Pa., and Lelia Martin; Robert Jonesand Dora Mead of Richmoad, Va; John R. Clark and Elizabeth M. Steibel; Benjamin Smith and Margaret Johnson; Wm. H. Gordon ana Elizabeth Washington; Jerry M. Williams and Mattie M. Lee; Heury Rav- lings and Ella Anderson; Hollister G. Pond of New Haven, Conn., and Rose L. Colvin; George R. Hirkins and Malinda S. Butler, both of Alexandria, Va; Daniel 8. Jones and Nannie Reeves; John L. Millor of Blacksburg, Va., and Snsan Marshall of White Plains, Md.: David L. ‘Trumbaugh and Emma Morgan; Irving R. Sy- mington ‘and Maggio Wright: | C: Tyson Butcher of St. Paul, Minn., and Sallie D. Tubman; Chas. 8. Mack of Ann Arbor, Mich., and Laura G. ‘Test; Christopher Funk and Lula V. Jarrett, both of Strasburg, Va.; C. L. Cramer and Maggie Maher; Carl A. Carleson and Mary Rothrock; Mayer 8. Rhone and Ada ‘A. Chainey; Isaac Hall and Katio White, both of Alexandria, Va.; Chas. Ricker and Eliza Ann Walker: Frederick Rupertus and Lula B. Ward; J, J. Sullivan and Nora Ann Driscoll; James D: Compton and Eudora Doroney, both of In- dianapolis; ‘Thomas E. Rollins and Carrie E. et ede A Bequest toa G. A. R. Post. Tho will of the late Isaish W. Hoskins was filed today. He leaves his estate to the Wash- ington Loan and Trust Company in trust to sell the estate, pay his indebtedness and $500 to Lincoln Post, G. A. R., provided that they inter him at Rock Creek cometery, and the balance to his brother, Ransom Hoskins of Louisville, Ky., and his ‘nephew, Chas. Cain of Sellersburg, Indiana. The will of the late John Cornwell, leaving his estate to his wife, was filed today. eer The Columbia Athletic Club Excursion. The first excursion of tho senson of the Columbia Athletic Club to Marshall Hall came off last evening, and was a most enjoyable affair. The Macalester sailed away at 7 p. m. with about 800 people on board, and after a two hours’ enjoyment of dancing and the attrac- tions at the hall, returned home at 11:30 with one and all expressing unbounded pleasure over the evening’s outing. No Investigation Ordered in His Case— Many Opinions on a Variety of Subjects Action Taken by the District Com- missioners. ——————— ‘This was bidders’ day at the District building, anda number of proposals were opened for | 4 furnishing the District with supplies during the coming fiscal year. Bids were opened for nineteen classes of goods, and the bidders in each clase appear below. Class 1, stationery—Wm. Ballantyne & Son, W. J. C. Dulany, J. 8 Orr, Harrison Paper Company, Wykoff, Seamans & Benedict, Ester- brook Steel Pen Company, Easton & Rupp and George Ryneal. Class 2, blank forms and printing—W. H. Morrison, B 8. Adams, H. C. Duniop and Judd & Detweitor. Clase 8, school books—William Ballantyne & Son, W. J. C. Dulany, E. Morrison Paper Com- pany and Easton & Rupp. Clase 4, furniture—Julius Lansburgh, Craig & Harding, W. T. Pate, W. B. Moses’ Sone, W. B, Williams, George Carter & Co. and M. W. Beveridge. e Class 5, hardware—J. 8. Barbour & Son, W. A. Pate, F. P. May & Co., J. H. Chesley, W. J. ©. Dulany, C. T. Carter & Co. Class 6, tinware—H. I. Gregory, Charles D. Muddiman, M. W. Beveridge. Clase 7. plumbers’ material—W. Y. Pate, Leitch & Son, Sommerville & Son. Cinss 8, grocories—Frank Hume, 8.R. Waters, J. B. Bryan & Bro., J. C. Ergood & Co.. J. B. Daish, Chas. P. Carter, R. J. Ernshaw, W. M. Galt & Co., J. H. Buscher. Clase 9, boots and shoes—B. Rich & Son, ios oy args. Giiman, Gokste ass 10, = 5 Stevens and Macka!l Bron” ae Class 11, glass, paints and varnish—W. T. Fate, eee comes ny We ie — onar , George Paes Railley, Daniel Shanshas, oY Be Class’ 12, lumber—Jobn Sullivan, T. W. Smith, W. T. Gallagher & Bro. Class 13, fresh meat and corned beef—Thoa T. Keen, C. E. Hoover, Nelson Morris & Co. i4, miscellaneous castings—J.T. Spring- man & Son, E. L. Dent and Geo. White. Class 15, fuel—Mnyfield & Helston, J. P. Agnew, Stephenson & Bro., R J. Kennedy, J. pman. dry goods—B. eo Son, W. T. Class 16, Pato, Lansburgh Bros., H1. C. Harker. Class 17, ico—S. J. Curridan, Great Falls Ice Company, National Capital Toe Company, American Ice Company and Independent Ice Company. Class 18, telegraph and telephone supplies— W. ¥. Pate, FW. Royce. ss en 19, saddiery—Conrad Becker, W. Y. te. The bids will all be scheduled and the awards made in about a week. NO INVESTIGATION ORDERED. ‘The Commissionors have not yet ordered an investigation of Intendant Stoutenburgh, and say that such a thing is not even contemplated. ‘The charges have been once inquired into by the board of visitors and found to be without foundation. Since that time no additional charges havé boon filed, although the Com- missioners wero assured ‘that another batch would be submitted in a few days. PAVING OF % STEEET. So much of U street northwest between 10th and 14th streets as may be paved out of the appropriation for 1898, has been assigned to the Barber Asphalt Paving Company. EXEMPT FROM TAX. Attorney Thomas holds in an opinion ren- dered to the Commissioners today that the small rectangular piece of land belonging to McKendree Church and in the rear of the same may bo considered as appurtenant to the build’ ing and reasonably noeded for the convenient use and enjoyment of the chureh, and hence is exempt from taxation. WANT TRE ATTORNEY'S OPINION. It has been the practice heretofore under section 14 of the building regulstions to issue permits to locate boilers and engines under ten- horss power without tho assent of prop- orty, owners ma required by paragraph 7. The question was raised today by the inspector of buildingy of the right to locate under section 14, except for the purposes exprossed in paragraph 2. without the assent of the property owners, and the matter has been sens to the attorney for opinion. OBSTRUCTION OF B STREET. President Ordway of the Center Market Com- pany recently complained of the obstruction to the sidewalk on B street, which was used for storage pu and the Commissioners tent” General “inspector” Beggs, to look into the matter. He reports today that the sidewalk is often narrow and tortuous because of tho great amount of produce, éc., re- ceived and offered for sala. Among the wares offered for sale, he ays, aro wagons, carriages, &c. There are no residences on this street, everything is business. The surroundings are clean, and everything appears to be in good sanitary condition. It is probable the Commissionérs will make ome order relieving the cramped con dition of ings. Section 222 of the statutes of the District of Columbia says: “No open space, public reservation or other public ground in the city of Washington, nor any portion of the public streets or avenues in said city, shall be occupied by any pri son for any private purpose whatsoever. COMPLAINT OF STREET SWEEPING. Mr. J. G. Anderson of 1234 10th street north- west writes to the Commissioners that the streets in the northern section of the city are not properly cleaned. ‘Tenth street north of Massachusetts avenue, he says. has not been swopt for more than'a month. The recent rains have washed the filth into the sewers, be says, where it remains and fosters disease. WANT AN ALLEY OPENED. A number of the property owners and resi- dents in the subdivision of Long Meadows have joined ine petition to the Commissioners that an alley be opened and sewered Ja, the yuare bounded by the Bladensburg road, King treet and Trinidad avenue. TO READJUST LANIER AVENUE, Secretary Langley of tho Zoological Park has asked the whether it would be possible to readjust the grade of Lanier avenue so that it can be made uso of as an approach to tho park; also if the grade of Adams Mill road could be readjusted and be improved ab far as the park entrance. He says it would add to the convenience of the public if a road were extended from the park to the Woodley road on that side. WANT THIRTRENTH STREET 6TRAIGRTENED. A petitition bas been received by the Com- missioners from the residents and property owners on 18th street, calling attention to the grado and irregular appearance of the, street northward from the Boundary, and to the rigid and at times almost impassable con- dition on the hill on said street just north of oundary. The potitioners pray that the street may be straightened and improved from the Boundary northward to Whitney avenue, EXTENDING ELECTRIC LIGHT LINES. As stated in yesterday’s Sra, Attorney Thomas has rondered an opinion that the law restricting the extension of electric wires does not prevent the laying of underground con- duits when the public interests require it. This opinion was called forth by the application of the United States Electric Light- ing Company for a permit to extend ite lings. At first the permit was refused and Mr. A. T. Britton, on behalf of the company, appeared before the Commissioners and argued the right of the company to the permit. Tho caso was then sent to Attorney Thomas for opinion. After reviowing the laws governing the subject, he concludes “It thus appears to be the unmistakable policy of Congress that electric wires shall go under ground. “I understand the manner in which the fleetric light company proposes to | place ite wires under ground is precisely in accordance with the plan recomme: by the electric board, and the only question which arises for ‘decision in this case is whether the language in the act of March 2, 1899, giving the Commissioners power to ‘mit’ telegraph, telephone and electric lighting companies to place their wires under ground ‘whenever in their judgment , Dundon & Rhines, Jno. E. Stake & the delay i tric lighting beyond the the electrical board should report, or ‘at most beyond April 1, 1892, the date fixed in the actof March 8, 1891. The intention of was only to restrict further extension of clootric wires Until the best method of "un ‘ound conduits was “The electrical board having reported to Congress on the subject nearly two years ago, and the electric light company pro- posing, as I understand it, to place its wires ‘under ground preciecly in accord- ance with the plan or system recommended by the electrical board, T seo no objection to grant ing the permit to the extent the joners believe the public interests require such ex- tension.” ‘BUILDING PERMITS. Permits were issued today as follows: A. P. Lang, one brick dwelling, N street between 4th and 5th streets northeast; $1,700. M. O’Con argue brick dwelling, U street northeast; FINED FOR NEGLECT OF DUTY. Upon the recommendation of the trial board of the police force the Commissioners today fined Private W. E. Austin $5 for neglect of duty in failing to’ patrol his beat, It ap- pears from the evidence that the officer was engaged in soliciting coupons of citizens from certain newspaper in the hopes of obtaining 1 bicycle. ‘WANT POWER TO PROCEED. ‘The Commissioners today transmitted to the Secretary of the Treasury the recommendation of Health Officer Hammett, heretofore printed in Tue Stax, that the District chemist. Prof. Hird, be given power uutler the act regalating sale of adulterated food to proceed against pene coreene BASSETT’S GRAVE CHARGES. He Says That Appraiser Cooper Wanted Him to Perjure Himself. Before the committee investigating the New York custom house yesterday Stephen W. Bas- sett, the stenographer of Appraiser M. W. Cooper, was examined in reference to the the offenders. publication of the official correspondence in the | Represe: Dry Goods Chronicle. Appraiser Cooper, by request of Secretary Carlisle, made an investigation into the matter, ‘and reported that he could not find out any- thing about it. Mr. Cooper testified that he had no idea how the correspondence be:ame public. Mr. Bassett had « long statement pre- pared, which he read, He said that he had Given the correspondence to the Dry Goods Chronicle at Cooper's request, Further, Mr. Bassett declared, that when Secretary Carlisle ordered the investigation as to how the corres- pondence became public Mr. r tried to got him (Bassett) to make an affidavit that he knew nothing about it. Bassett refused, and Cooper threatened to remove him if he would not and to get him a better place if he would. “He tried several times to get me to perjare myself,” said Mr. Bassett, “‘and when I refased he wrote to Secretary Carlisle asking for my removal.” Whon’ Assistant Appraiser Corbett refused to answer some of the questions propared, Bassett said to Cooper: ‘Corbett has given your case away. He bas admitted that you know all about it” ‘Mr. Cooper replied, Bassett testified, as fol- lows: “That is none of your business. Let Corbett take eare of himscif, What I want isa Statement from you. I am 8 good ewearer my- felf. and [have got myself out of many & t way.” Cooper tried again to got Bassett to sign an affidavit that he knew nothing of how the cor- respondence became publis, and Bassott per- sisted 1n his refusal. ‘Then the copies were obtained from the Dry Goods Chronicle and Mr. Cooper came to the witness, saying: “The way is now clear for you to make a statement." An Bassett still refused Cooper reported to Washington that Bassett refused to give evidence in the investigation. Bassett then wrote to the Secretary to the effect that he would not testify, because Cooper wanted him to testify what was not true, Deputy Appraiser Cyrus Stevens, Mr. Baseott said, was interested “in preparing the affidavits for witness to sign. Mr. Bassett declared that his statement was prepared from stenographic notes taken at the ime, Amory T. Tingle, supervising agent of the treasury, was the next witness. He guid he had been in the service for twenty years. When Appraiser Cooper frat made chargos against Wiswell, the examiner, the charges were referred to him, and he appointed Special Agent MoCoy to fav. te MeCoy ex- onerated Wiswell. Mr. MacFarlane calied witness’ attention to the published statement that he and Assistant Secretary of the ‘Treasury Spaulding came to New York, aftor Appraiser Cooper had mado second charges against Wiswell, that the ap- praiser told them that it was no use trying to examine goods with such an examiner as Wis- well, transfer Wiswell to another place. This Mr. Tingle denied. THE GETTYSBURG FIELD. Two Members of the Commission Look Over the Ground. A Gettysburg special to the Philadelphia Press says: Col. J. P. Nicholson and Col. J. B. Bachelder, two of the board of United States commission- era, spent the day on the battlefield. Gen. Forney of Alabama, the third commissioner, is detained at his home by sick- ness and will not be presont at this session. It is difficult toascertain what steps the com- mission proposes to take in the matter of the desecration and destruction by the trolley people. They refuse to talk on the subject, ‘and probably have reached no very definite de- cision. Tonight they met tho Battlefield Memorial Association at ite officeand had a long consul- tation with the directors, but if any proposition by either association or commission wasadopted it was not given out. Col. Nicholson was requested to give the Press his opinion of the injury done by the trolley, but he answered: ve told all that in my interview, when the damages were first described. Thore can bo no question about it.” However, it seems assured that the commissioners are fully awake to the vandalism, and have no desire to sce the land which will pass into the hands of the gen- eral government at the next session of gross disfigured and disgraced by people who have no ideas above a dollar.” Col. Nicholson and Col. Bachelder expect to remain here for several days, and may talk more ard before they depart, although it is probable that whatever move they decide upon will be made unexpectedly. ‘The work is going on as usual. Today the gangs were destroying the field in front of the “Bloody Angle,” and within a day or two there will be a cut about four feet deop Fanning 1 she along the west side of the stone wall, bei which the Philadelphia brigade was stationed when it repulsed Pickett’s brave Virginians. There is joy here tonight among the citizens of Gettysburg who are able to distinguish be- tween doilars and national, state and borough honor? over the failure to’ pass the legislature of the bill giving the right of eminent domain to electric railroads. +e Ninety Days in Jail. William Lockwood, the colored man who figured in the row near the Insane Asylum Sat- urday night and Sunday morning and who was arrested by Policeman, Marr, was convicted in Judgo Miller’s court today of a charge of carrying concealed weapons and given ninety days in jail. ae Ix tue Criminal Court, division 1, Justice McComas, Robert D. Ruffin has been acquit- ted on the charge of falso pretenses in obtaining printed cards of W. C. Chase on March 7 last. Last Niout as W. V. Mason of 1112 13th street northwest was ieaving the Union Mission he elipped on the pavement and dislocated his cht shoulder. He was removed to his home. the Criminal Court, Judge McComas, this afternoon, a nolle pros. was entered in the caso of Joseph Gardner, charged with obtaining 15 cents by false pretenses. and also in the case of Jobn Ellis, alias Pivey Ellis, charged with set- ting up a gaming eB. Mrs. le list for several weeks, is slowly con’ Mr. and Mrs. Morris Bien, with their are located temporarily at Mr. Ford's on Maple avenue. Mrs. Naylor, with her ter, will occupy Mr. Bien’s cottage for ey Mr. Fred Slater has returned to his home el W. T. Clark. Mrs. of Takoma, now at Wort Endy Ve, han boon visting fronds re. Chester Faulkner of Indiana, secre- tary of Senator Voorhees, was oe koma friends Thursda; ry. A and enthusiastic audience to the invitation of Takoma Lodge, months tie membershi $217 in the treasury an patticipated in by Isaac Jimmerson, Sir. C.-M fenton, jr.. Mr. Adams of the Grand and Mrs. and Miss Perry, followed, and meet closed with a benediction by Rev. Arthur Little. Mr. H. Jennison, for several seasons a resi- dent of Takoma, is again located at Mr. C. M. Heaton's. ‘An abundance of strawberries and electric cars running every ten minutes are two recent attractions The Christian Endeavor consecration service on Wednesday evening, preceded by the regular monthly business meeting, by Miss Lawrence. Several new features were introduced, and by a unanimous vote it was de- cided to change the hour of meeting from 7:16 i THE COURTS, Puonate Count Judge Hagner. Today—Estate of Daniel ; order for sale of stock. Estato of Isaiah W. Hoskins; willfiled. Estate of J. D. Marion; petition for letters filed by widow. Estate of Ji Lawton; letters of administration to liam Lawton; bond, $6,000. Estate of Susan Smith; order for sale of household effects. Estate of Wm. C. Hull, deceased; American Security and Trust Company appointed admin- istrator. Estate of Valentine ; order for sale of goods. Estate of James Littleton; will admitted to probate and letters testamentary to G. W. Moss; bond, $4,000. Estate of James A. Williams; will admitted to testamentary to Alcinda Wi 14, $600. Estate of Ignatius M. Knott; will ad- mitted to probate and letters testa mentary to Mary D. Knott; bond, €600. In re children of 8. C. Scott; petition ‘for ap- intment as guardian filed. Estate of Geo. . Brown; letters of administration to Cora M. Brown: bond. @400, In, re Harry, P. Webb lohn N. Webb appointed guardian, a in re Frank Broggs; Mary W. Lendner; bond, €500. Estate of C. F. Sigourney: petition of widow for administration, filed. Estate of Hamilton E. Leach; petition for caveat file by widow. Estate’ of W. 8. Lincoln; letters of administration to L. E. Pay- son; bond, $700. Estate of Cornelia A. Rosa; order for commission. Estate of John Corn- Egurtr Covat—Chief Justice Bingham and Judge Hagner. Xeaterday Smith agt. Lee; decree for de- fendant Cissell, $624.94. Cook agt, White; C. 8. Bundy allowed to intervene as complainant. Ahern agt. Ahern; sale finally ratified and reference to auditor. Tod y—Van Court agt. Sons of Temperance; commission to get testimony in Omaha ordered. Banks agt ‘Thompson; “restraining order ue: ee ‘The Origin of Decoration Day. To the Editor of The Evening Star: As acontribution to the discussion as to where and when Decoration day originated I will quote from my “war log,” when I was in- volved with the fortunes of the Army of the Potomac: “Warrenton, Va., Nov. 11, 1862. We arrived here November 8 and are camped bgck of the town, which is, quite a pretentious ety, with fine ‘hotel and lofty court house and man; pleasant residences, ‘There is an air of desola- tion around and the yellow fiag is flying from what were.rébel hospitals, and some are yet. mortals thespiritof the deing intensely les,” it of the town in ‘eoceah.” ’ Gand m day and wore remin Indies and some gentlemen one com- menting on and laughing et cers as they passed by, and another couple, one with black curls—very pretty—went by us with a score of wreaths on their arms to decorate for it, any" re notice of such demonstrations. A number of shopkeepers take both confederate and federal money.” G.T. oe eee Strack by an Klectrie Car. James P. Saftio was struck by car No. 20 on the Eckington and Soldiers’ soure Enetomt ia ‘The Court of Appeals. In the Court of Appeals—Chief Justice Alvey and Justices Morris and Shepherd—the cases of Richardson Penicks and Fit Wynne were argued and submitted. ns *S* ‘A Restraining Order Granted. Mary Banks, noe Thornton, and the other heirs-at-law of Aaron Thornton, have, by Jas. H. Smith, filed « bill against Bartley Thom) son and W. Clarence Duvall for restraining axing out the proceeds of sale of lot 6, equare 835, which, it is claimed, was held by Thom in trust only, and they claim that the procbeds should be disbursed between them. A restrain- ing order, returpable on Tuesday, was made. ——— To Remove Cloud From Title. Henry Koons has, by Mr. M. J. Colbert, filed a bill against John H. Walter to remove cloud from title to lots 7 to 10, square 998. He states that in July, 1892, be agrood to sell the prop- erty at 80 cents per foot, and Walter ae doposit $100, and ‘on Novem! 18 Walter acknowl the contract before a notary public and placed ft on record the following day, but the defendant did not comply with the terms of the contract and rof to complete the purchase and complainant has tendered the return of the de- posit, but Walter refuses to accept it, and he charges that his purpose ix to cloud the title and prevent him from making any other sale of the property, and by such action he bas been Prevented from making sale. He, therefore, ‘asks the court to quiet the title. —— ‘Tux Bop of a dead infant was found yester- day in the alley between 8th, 9th, P and Q streets northwest, Dasrex Lomax, colored, fell in a fit at Ex- ecutive avenue and 17th sireet yesterday after- noon and was sent to his home, 418 8th street northwest, Eu.is Hvones of 1525 P street had his left hand badly mashed yesterday by its being caught between a door and some machinery he was moving at the government printing office. yy G 3 i Be i aH B if f i Seb 1 | “HPL Hl | ¢ POWDERS. ROYAL HEADACHE Powders. Druggists. F h ge At & 2 q i fi i i I I: dag: i abag Fe ks é ; | is ‘The whole program of the final celebration this morning was as follows: Schoolentered with graduates, march by Ernest Lent; invocation; Georgie May Allen, Esther Bartlett, Elizabeth , Beverley - Barr, Florence Helen Browne, Annie L. Biscoe, Kath- Boyle, Hazel Bolton, non, Grace Glasgow: Farn- ham, Florence a Pisthel Gray, Mead tott. That's all we require youto * 4o_promise to pay some—weakiy or month!y—and then do 't_ ‘You won't have to sign ang: Clelland, Nancy H. M Mabel Eoline’ Octavia Russell, Bossie Roberts, Juliet Rey Stewart. Helen Stevens, Mary Purcell Smart, ymour, Grace Condit Smith, Edine F. Stuart Wimer, Lucille Warfeld Caroline Tison Walter. | aecscas ew at It Was a Good Suggestion. John Parker, a colored driver, who was am rested yesterday for beating a horse attached toa cart, was tried in the Police Court today on a charge of cruelty to animals. The proof was that he used » heavy whip on the animal and raised welts on its back. Parker denied that he treated the animal cruelly and said that all Be had was a little 25-cent JEHOSAPHATE Pandemontam Jooge tn the CAMPS Ms FARIEG. Toelor inc “Servishes are canning aad LET THE FIGHT COON! ‘Should {t terminate as did the battle between the KILKENNY KATS A GREAT SHOUT will go up from the all unite “Praise God Fvom Who Au Blessings Scticpcer ewan pent we TEN DOLLAR Suits of Clothes for men, which Set Indictments by the Grand Jury. ‘The grand jury today reported indictments against George Hilton, larceny from the person; George Sykes, do.; William Mitchell, assault with intent to kill Frank Sewall. They also reported the of attem; fo utter counterflt motes ding Nicholas lurphy and larceny from the person against Henriette Reed ignored. has been as yet no report made as to Lieut. Gosstord of cap eee Fourth-Ciass Postmasters. so ‘companies in orger to pubic: Alor ueariyall ofeur There sacmpener growing ou! iy with wreaths of ‘im- | the police f¢ ‘We have a great variety of these ‘are epxious that Fou shell have Prove it. PAULINE i ‘The Beautiful Song Bird, writes us: does BUTTS’ BROMO - ther broznos fail? 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