Evening Star Newspaper, December 19, 1894, Page 9

THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1894—TWELVE PAGES. pals. Lovers of these beautiful and “fashionable” stones will be de- Nghted at the magnificent assort- ment loose and ncunted—Just se- = — cured by us. So extensive was oor purchase that we probably have a8 many as all the other - bined, and can sell them at Almost soc. on a Dollar. - Exquisitely Mounted Opal Rings ——— — and Scarf Pins, with cluster of — diamonds. Worth coming miles —— —— to see, whether you think of buy- ——— — ing 07 not. —— B—— Open evenings: J acobs Bros, “DIAMOND HOUSE,”* 1229 Pa. Ave. 417-400 Stinemetz’ XmasHints Fine Furs, Canes, Umbrellas and Ha’ are always the favorite gifts at Christina: and at no othe- place In Washingto you find as elegant an assortumen, of all as here. Here are a few hint: 24-in. Astrakhan Capes, $15. 24 to Stim. Pulled Coney and Electric cut, full sleeves, What more acceptable gift than a Fine ox Hat—only one place to buy them in ington—that's ere. tiful assortment of Novelfy Canes and Umbrellas at all prices—ouly good qualities represented. # Stinemetz 6, 1237 Pa. ai3-40a, SELLING OFF BELOW COST To positively retire from business. Begant $200 and $400 Upright Pianos going at Five to 32 Surprise your wife, girl or boy with a fine Stewart Banjo, Violin, Guitar or Mandolin In a ulce case. Those MANDOLIN BANJOS in our window are Pow ull the rage! Btylisb $100 Organ, 12 stops, only $60—only one left. Superb Piano ‘Stools. Sweet-toned Flutes. Finest "Assortment of Mouth Organs, Autoharps, Zithers, ete. Btandard Copyright ‘Shaste HALF PRICE. Popular Masic, only 3 cents a copy. nearly new Iron Safe, $60. Plate-glass Show Me FiS ap.” Counter, set UFSTORE FOR RENT.<2 Thomson & Co., 521 Eleventh St. DHTOTHODFF0S9 00906060: A $3.50 Sale. For a few days $3.50 will par chase a pair of either of the follow- ing priced shoes, vis: Men's $6.00 French Patent Calf Shoes. Men's $6.00 Cordovan Congress Shoes. $5.00 Calf Shoes, several Ms styles. Men‘s $5.00 Sample Shoes, numer ous styles. Ladies’ $5.00 Button and Lace Shoes. ‘These goods are all hand-sewed and the fuest qualities. THE WARREN SHOE HOUSE, Geo. W. Rich, 919 F St. POSSOSOSSSOSHOSSS SSIS OSSS 20 PER CENT DISCOUNT FOR CASH On All Holiday and Housefurnishing Goods XCEPT McCONNELL’S GERM-PROOF FILTERS. J. W. BOTELER & SON, - 923 Pa. Ave. Heating Stoves —a stove that throws out enough heat to Keep a big room comforta- bly warm, We have them for more money—the finer stoves. For instance—Gas Radiators at $10. ‘Taylor's Fireplace Heaters, $25 up. Aud we keep them in repair one year free of charge. Gas Appliance Exchange, 21428 N. Y. Ave. ais-2sa SP422OO5O909 0000009906908 MUST ° ULD'S, 421 9th st. Tree Or- naments, Scrap Book Pictures, Toys,Fancy Pa- per, Dolls, Fa- vors, etc., ete. Gi: ss Balls, Tinsel, Snow, Dolls, Gilt Toys, repe Paper, Fancy Paper, Favors, Cotton Ant- is, Masks, Flags, Gold Paint, Metallic, Christ- i ‘cards, Candy Boxes, Cornucopt Mottoes, Teicles, Green Moss, "“"Frost. Cloth,” | Candles, Scrap Pictures in everything, Angels, Doll Heads, rc n27-im* PITEERE AA RAAR A aay OperaGlasses For Presents. t We've made special reductions for t the holidays. These goods have the finest Lemaire lenses—very stylish, and exquisitely made. $11 OPERA GL. Reduced to..$8.60 S $10 OPERA GLASSES. Reduced to 3 $9 OPERA GLASSES. Reduced to 3Eyeglasses or Spectacles 53 Make handsome. useful presents, par- ticularly for “‘old folks.” We have them § in all kinds of frames, and frameless. We examine the eyes and fit the proper lenses, after giving, without extra charge. oe McAllister & Co., Opticians, 1311 F Street N. W. Next to “Sun"’ bldg.) ai8-56d SOLIISIGSOTSIOSIOSIFIIOCSS’ STD DSTA PIS FOS PPPS OTOP OTIS % Canes and t Umbrellas. richest SII FSSSVTS We have the largest snd - Ine of Solid Silver Mounted Umbrel- _ and sultable for Xmas —— presents, ‘The designs — are ALL 1 exquisite—made expressly for holiday presents— Canes from $1 to $15. Silk Umbrellas, $4 to $18. CPINITIALS ENGRAVED FR Umbrellas and Canes, unmounted, - of every description aud price, $ james V. Davis’ Sons, HATTERS AND FURRIERS, 417-284 1201 PENN. AVE. N.W. VOSS SSUTEET9TVSTSSTOO FEOF Toys, HOLIDAY GOODS, BOOKS. TOTS, nage Attend the Bankrupt Sales now S going on at MSTAG'S, ail-10t 514 9th st. aw. SOO8S409906900088: Pp eoeaoniotinetostontontodiontoontontonsos Man’s Inhumanity To Man Makes countless thousands mourn. But we put everybody on a footing of equality—the man with money and the man without any surplus. We make cash of your expecta- tions. Make your future income the basis for your present buying. You don't go tn dedt—our Equitable Credit System Assumes the obligation—and carries it for you—until, little by little—in weekly or monthly payments—you wipe out the bill. If you want to meke Christmas preseuts of FURNITURE——CAR- PETS—DRAPERIES—STOVES — —ete., here's your chance. We'll take charge of what you select and when and where you say. Your promise is the only bond that passes between us. House & Herrmann, 917, 919, 921 and 923 7th St. 636 Mass. Ave. - ais Wadeerecteentontondocgectntontondeedectetoatoneegedonzontectectetongie ‘Shoe News.” No. 115 F. H. Wilson, 929 F ST.. Ed. and Proprietor. Nothing succeeds like success” —we can judge Something of the merits of our $3.50 Shoes by the number of pairs sold. Put, your foot in ‘em— you'll never regret it, Published Daily. Vol. 3 Speaking of bloomers for ladies, what do you ink is the latest? Why mannish"} shoes for lndies--shoes made out of good like elty- too—absolutel® waterproof—will outwear | two pairs of ordinary .very grace- and “made to order, only $5. If you go ont much of! an evening you have no, —) boners aa _ ——-o usual elegance displa in'Bvening siippers it] | Don’ may surprise you to| learn that we furnish! Pay $7 or $8 to most of them. If we! your shoemaker can't fit you in stock—| for the same shoe we'll make "em to or-| we are making to der. We cater to the| order for $5. Any i that! style—any jeath- high} | er—fit guaranteed. prices. Ps? a) s-30d Holiday Prices On Hair Goods!! GRAND BUYING OPPORT! TIES TO BE HAD NOW IN SWITCHES, BANGS, WAVELE ETC. ur Hair Dressing PARLORS ARE BETTER EQUIPPED THAN EVER. TS IN TH OF DRESSING HAIR ARE HEE SUGGEST, ADVISE AND TO MAIR BECOMING PLEASING PRICES. S. Heller, 720 7th St.° dig-2sa bee IN ALL STYLES, ee “Ogram’s”’ Wholesale Cuts In Perfumery & Sundries. We have too much perfumery and too many suadries. To unload at once we pro- pose to make a wholesale cut in every ex- tract, cologne, toilet water, manicure set, toilet set, notion, &e., in stock. Your gift money will buy more here of the best than anywhere else in Washington. We, 1-02. bot. vuple Extract, now 40c. %-pint bot. best Quadruple Ex- tracts, now. 58 > $2.40 2 large bottles Eastman’s Cologne, Regular $1.25 value, 9oc. $19 Elegant beautiful “ease, ‘now. $17.50 $25 Exquisite Mother 1 Manicure Set. : 19.00 ‘And 80 on, uole stock, COME LN AN cE FOR YOURSELY, OPEN EVENINGS. 97, 12m1 gram’s, &. Ave. 17-608 KMAS GIFTS The Monumental. OPEN EVENINGS UNTIL CHRISTMAS. 3f you want @ nice doll inspect our stock will find the prettiest and cheapest in AS we do not Want to keep any over we will seli “Hdl Hdkfs. Hdkfs. For Ladies, Gents and Children of every design aud quality, from ge. up. Ribbons. continue to sell our Gros Grain, Satin- | Hage Ribion, worth 40c., for lec. per yard. We have the cheapest ribbons in the city for fancy work, from 2c. up. ‘A good Umbrella will make a nice Xmas present. We have them from 75e. up. We will also sell our $1.50 Silk Plalted Hoso, all colors, at 5! Trimmed Hats. Great reduction in Trimmed Hats for the Xmas holidays. A handsome Hat will make a nice Xmas gifc. We will sell cur $10 and $15 Hats for $5, $6 Hats for $3. 939 F Street. a7-S2d ALMOST UNANIMQU Board of Trade Adopts the Civil Service Resolutions. TAREE VOTES IN THE NEGATIVE Ringing Speeches in Favor of Ex- tension to Local Offices. ———— CONTAGIOUS HOSPITAL TaD ileltaic a The board of trade by an almost unant- mous vote last night passed a resolution heartily favoring an extension of the civil service gules to the municipal offices of Washington, thus giving an emphatic in- dorsement to the contention of The Star that such a movement would be directly in the interest not only of good govern- ment, but of business prosperity in the capital. The only surprise of the evening was that the opposition to the resolution, which some weeks ago succeeded in ta- bling the question, was so weak in both voice and votes. There was but one speech made against the proposition to extend the system, and that was more a seeking after information, a query from one who ap- peared to be willing to be convinced, than the argument of an avowed advocate of ene system or the other, It was not a strong presentation of the merits of the spoils system ror a vigorous attack upon civil service. On the other hand four speeches rang forth in favor of the propo- sition, and when the vote was taken, af- ter about three-quarters of an hour of debate, there was an overwhelming chorus in the affirmative and but three voices raised weakly in the negative. There were upward of a hundred mem- bers of the board in Willard’s Hall when the meeting was called to order at by President Warner. Others came rap- however, and by the time the civil ice question was laid before the board there were nearer two hundred of the mem- bers present. As soon as the minutes of the annual meeting had been approved, the board got down to business in a hu ry. The Resolution. Mr. John Joy Edson of the board of dl- rectors arose and recalled the eircum- stances of the resolution in favor of the extension, which was introduced by him some weeks ago and reported by the board of directors to the board of trade at its annual meeting. It was there tabled after a very brief and inadequate discussion, and this, he thought, was probably fortu- nate, for since then there has been con- siderable discussion over the matter and the subject has engaged more attention than if it had not suffered such a fate. He moved to take the resolution from the table. This was heartily seconded by Mr. C. C. Glover, and the resolution was read, as follows “Resolved by the board of directors of the Washington board of trade, That the proposed extension of the portion of the law, known as the civil service law, to the offices of the government of the District of Columbia meets with our hearty ap- proval, believing, as we do, that such ac- tion is in the interest of better and more business-like administration.” Civil Service Praised. Ex-Commissioner Parker first took the floor in behalf of the resolution. “I feel a great interest,” he said, “in the passage of the resolution, which, I think, is of very great moment to our people. It was not until the last year or so that I became an admirer of civil service reform, I had al- ways thought that party success at the polls should give the victors the right to dictate the persons to administer public affairs. But close association with public matters has convinced me of the insuffi- ciency of the spoils system as applied to either the national or local government. From my own acquaintance of the mat- ter 1 can say confidently that the weakest part of the District government is its patronage system. You can frequently find from one to ten members of Congress at the District building pleading for and in some instances demanding offices. Those who are on the District committees or who have charge of other District matters claim the right of appointment to District offices, and frequently intimate that if their demands are not satisfied they will retaliate by refusing much-needed appro- priations. Where one succeeds, five to fifteen are disappointed, and thus much bitter feeling is engendered against the Commissioners. The passage of this reso- lution would not deprive the local people of home rule. How many citizens of Washington now get appointment in the District offices? They would have a far better chance under civil service. Do Away With Politi “Great credit is due Commissioner Ross and his associates for their efforts to give some representation to local interests in the distribution of the offices. We are not entitied to all the places as long as the | people of the United States at large pay half the expenses of the District govern- ment, but under the civil service law our sons and our friends’ sons would stand a much better chance for appointment than applicants from California or Louisiana. I have often felt sorry for the Senators from neighboring states, who are laid down on so mercilessly for these offices. Iam sure that they would rejoice with the friends of civil service retorm over the passage of this resolution, There can be no question as to the propriety of the board of trade taking up this matter. It ts quite a non-political question, Are we interested in gvod government? Are we anxious for such a government as will re- duce taxation. Do we want to build up the city and make it even more beautiful? Then do away with politics in our adminis- tration, and bring matters down to the merit system, The adoption of this reso- lution tonight will reflect great credit on the board of trade, as well as upon the city as a whole.” Resolution Attacked. Mr. Theodore L, Holbrook took the floor promptly upon the conclusion of Mr. Par- ker’s speech and undertook the rather la- borious task of antagonizing the resolu- tion all by himself. “The subject of civil service,” he said, “interests the business men of Washington more than any other that the board of trade can consider. In the beginning let me ask what will be the effect of this extension upon the employes of the District already in office.” “Everybody now in office,” answered Mr. Parker, “will be retained unless removed for cause.” “The law, then,” continued Mr, Hol- breok, “would have the effect of retaining in office all incumbents. How would va- cancies made for cause be filled? As I understand, a given number of men, three probably, standing highest in the examina- tion, would be certified to the District Commissioners. Under these circumstances the chances are that the men certified to the Commissioners would not be business men or men of experience, would not be men to whom we would be willing to trust the public business. They would most likely be school boys, graduates from col- leges, better able te answer questions about geography and such matters than men of aitairs. The Commissioners would not have the same opportunity to select capa- ble men to administer the public business that they have now, even under the pres+ sure to which they are subjected. If they have the nerve, as Mir. Parker says they have in some cases, to appoint local men, despite the political influences brought to bear on them, why can’t we trust them to continue to fill the vacancies? What business man is there among us who would take charge of any large establishment in which his money was staked where some of the men employed were incompetent? Would not this law result in putting the interests of the District into the hands of men such as we would not select to transact our private business? There is no fair-minded man here who has ever been brought in contact with District of- ficials who can but admit that there are some men there in subordinate positions who should not be continued in office. Should the civil service law be extended to the District offices there are certain posi- tions now objectionably filled that would remain so filled until death removes the incumbents. If these men were removed for inefficiency, is it certain that their places would bo filled by better men? Would the civil service commissioners cer- tify men with fewer faults or as many merits?” Survival of the Fittest. Mr. Simon Wolf was the next speaker and he made a ringing plea fg civil service in every branch ofthe government. “This is an age,” he saidy‘‘of the survival of the fittest. As a nation, we have reached that altitude in public ‘affairs from which we can clearly see thé’past and, profiting by it, come to definite conclusions as to the best actions for the future. If there ever was a time in our history when the spoils system was necessary that time has pass- ed. Even the city;of New York has recog- nized that important fac Here Mr. Wolf's remarks were interrupted by en- thusiastic applausé, “There was a time in the history of tlie “country, and it may ceme ggain—but ‘may heaven forefend— when we had to’ build outwardly; when enemies surrounded us, and when the ra- tion was confronted with a thousand dan- gers. That time-is past. We must now build inwardly and look to the purification of that which our forefathers achieved in the stress of weather. In the lottery of chance there must be no blanks drawn. We must draw our checks on the bank of competency. There is no man here who would for a moment employ in his private business an incompetent workman. College Boys. “The speaker who has just preceded me speaks slightingly of the coliege boys. The records of the late war prove that the col- i boys were the bravest, strongest and most patriotic on both sides of the Poto- mac. Give the college boys a chance. You will never find a graduate from one of our great universities who will not tit himself tor any business if given the opportunity. There is a curious idea abroad that the civil service is merely developing the col- lege men. It is not so. It is the best test of character and competency that can be found. When a man knows that he will be discharged if he is incompetent, he will make an extra effort to become competent. Under the present system any hoodlum, if backed by a Senator or Representacive, may control the destinies of a nation or may administer the affairs of the District. We must tell the nation that we have in cur municipal offices men who are perfect- ly competent and who have retained their position by their merits, and not by the fact that they once worked for this or that man politically. What man in business would discharge his clerk on the mere ap- plication of a Senator or Representative? it would be a kindness to the members of Congress to relieve them from this sort of patronage. It would give them more time to spend, on local legislation, and there would be more business done’ on District day. The question is wholly within the purview of the board of trade. Let it go out tonight that at the fountain head of government you have started the bail roll- ing in the direction of efficient, honest ad- ministration of public affairs.” Substantial Interests. Mr. L. M, Saunders made a brief talk in favor of the resolution. “We have not yet touched,” he said, “upon the practical ques- tion which affects the board of trade and the substantial interests of the District of Columbia. There is no difference, practi- cally, which party is in power, but it does affect us as business men whether the 30,000 government clerks shall remain in Washington undisturbed in office and shall buy homes here. It was very apparent to me when I started in business in Washing- ton in 1881 that because of the civil service jaw the clerks had confidence and were buying homes. It makes but iittle difter- ence whether these men can calculate the distance to the moon or not, but it is very important to us that this army of men should become citizens and should invest their money in real estate here.” Mr. Wake'’s Contention, Mr. C. N, Wake asked Mr. Warner if the board of trade could properly discuss the question, and the chair prompuy ruled that the board had entire cognizance of the matter. Mr. Wake then made a brief speech, in which, while he supported the civil service law in general, he argued that the relation between the law and the board of trade was so remote that it could only be reached by a most sinuous and doubt- ful road. He was in favor, he said, of every member working for the extension as an individual, but not as a board. No Opposition. “Is there anybody here who is opposed to this resolution?” demanded Major H. A. Hall. The query brought forth a general Jaugh, “It appears to me,” he continued, “that we are wasting a great deal of time discussing what seems to be a very one- sided topic. It looks as though we were unanimous in favor of the resolution. If there is anybody here who has anything to say against it let us hear him. ‘There was silence in the hall for about a minute. A subdued laugh ran among the members, Which was vhecked as President Warner pounded the table with his gavel and said: “The chair does not see any one rising to accept the invitation.” There were calls for the question on all sides and the resolution was again read. When the question was put, there was a great chorus of ayes followed by three scattered calls of “no,” on the west side of the hall. So tremendous was the prepon- derance that the opponents of the resolu- uon did not even call for a division, Carrying It Into Effect. When the resolution had been declared adopted, Dr. A. P. Fardon, on whose mo- tion it was tabled at the annual meeting, | arose with a resolution intended to carry the action of the board into practical ef- fect, providing for a committee of three lawyers and two laymen to frame a law for the extension of the service to the Dis- trict offices. Mr. J. H. Ralston had a sub- stitute to offer, which contemplated a larger committee to co-operate with an equal number of members of the Civil Ser- vice Reform Association, and_ stipulating that the joint committee thus formed hould consult with the District Commis- sioners. Mr. Parker said that while he favored such a movement he had information to the effect that it was entirely unnecessary; that the President, under his authority to act on the general law, now has the matter of this very extension before him. “But he has decided that he has no pow- er to do this,” interrupted Dr. Pardon. “I do not understand,” continued Mr. Parker. “My information is recent and re- liable that the President still contemplates this extension. I am afraid if we rely on new legislation at this short session we shall not obtain the extension. We had better bring influence to bear on the Pres- ident and Attorney General.” President's Position. Mr. John Joy Edson said that he had in- formation coming direct from the Presi- dent that he still has the matter before him, and the question with him is whether he has the right under the law. It is a question, he said, of constitutionality, of sovereignty in the District. Mr. Edson thought that the general government has such sovereignty, and if the President can bring his mind to bear that way he will certainly make the extension, Mr, T. A. Lambert urged that it was highly improper for the board to attempt to draft a law in advance of the Presi- dent's action and Mr. Ralston withdrew his resolution and Dr. Fardon’s was so as to provide for a committee a majority being lawyers, to car- ry into effect the action thus taken by the board with nome to, take such action as might be deemed best adapted to attain- ing the object in view. Other Business, Mr. S. W. Woodward presented a resolu- tion urging upon\ tha school trustees the advisability of providing for an appro- priate celebration @f, Washington's birth- day by the public school children, in view of encouraging feeling of patriotism among them. Thig was unanimously adopt- ed by the board. Mr. C. C. Glovér niade a report of sat- isfactory progres’ from the select com- mittee to aid in clearing the title of the government to the Pétomac flats. Mr. C. C. Lancaster made a vigorous speech in favor of the board urging early action by Coygress on the bill known as the bond issue bill. He hoped that there would be the same unanimity of spirit shown by the board in that matter as on the civil service resolution. He character- ized the civil service question as senti- mental, while the bond issue bill represents a practical measure. Mr. Warner reminded Mr. Lancaster that the’ board had taken action already on the bond issue question, with even more unanimity than on the civil service ques- tion, there being but one vote in the nega- tive. A meeting, he said, would be held in a very few days between the representa- tives of the board and prominent mem- bers of Congress. Mr. Looker told the board that private information was to the effect that the . House subcommittee on District appropria- tions is not in favor of the appropriation for enlarging the Aqueduct bridge to ac- commodate electric railways. He hoped that the board would take action to count- eract this feeling if possible. Mr. Warner referred the matter to the committee on bridges. Mr. Magruder called the attention of the board to the matter of discrimination against local merchants in freight classifi- cations. He was referred to the committee on transportation. Mr. Magruder came forth again with a plea for a change in what he called the income tax now in force in the District, but which he afterward discovered was’ the personal tax law. He spoke of inequalities and asked the board to take action. He was referred to the committee on taxation and assessment. Contagious Hospital. Then came the liveliest part of the meet- ing. President Warner announced that a committee had been appointed by him at the request of the appropriations commit- tee of the House to recommend a suitable site for the contagious hospital. He said that the action of the Commissioners had been very unsatisfactory to the citizens as a whole and he had attended a recent hearing with the Commissioners before the House committee. The members had then made the suggestion and he had ap- pointed a committee of nine members of the board, including three physicians,which met yesterday afternoon, eight being pres- ent to consider the site question. The committee, as stated in The Star, con- sisted of Dr. L. Z. Sowers, Dr. W. W. Johnston, Dr. G. L, Magruder, M. M. Parker, C. B. Church, Thomas W. Smith, B. H. Warner, Thomas J. King and Henry A. Willard. By the Jail. Seven of the eight present voted to rec- ommend that a site be selected on reserva- tion 18, a portion of which is now occu- pied by the jail, almshouse and work- house, the building to be placed east of those institutions, about 150 feet. Mr. Warner said that he thought it proper to lay the question before the board for its information. At this point, Mr. W. C. Dodge arose to call the attention of the board to the fact that there was no committee on schools and to urge that the necessities of the schools for new buildings demand soine vigorous action by the citizens. He askea if the committee on universities has now the power to take up such questions. Mr Warner answered in the negative, and Mr, Dodge moved that a standing committee of five be appointed to care for the interests of the public schools. This motion was unanimousiy carried, and the committee will be appointed by the president of the board. East End Protests. ‘Then Dr. Fardon arose and called atten- tion to the fact that Mr. Westcott had, be- fore Mr, Dodge's motion was put, moved to indorse the action of the special committee on contagious hospital. He seconded the motion, and urged that a vote be taken. Mr. Loring Chappel entered a protest against this action on behalf of East Washington. He asked if it was fair that every undesirable, unwholesome, unpopular institution should be located in the Hast End. It was certain, he added, that if such a building were desirable, it would be im- mediately gobbled by the northwest sec- tion. Mr. T. W. Smith interrupted to de- mand whether the action was properly be- fore the board. He argued that Mr. War- ner had not acted in his official cavacity, and that the discussion of the question was not in order. Mr. Warner promptly overruled this ob- jection, and Mr. Chappel continued for some minutes, and argued earnestly in be- half of the eastern section. Mr. Smith in- terrupted him again and insisted upon his point of order that the matter was not properly before the board. Mr. Warner again overruled the objection, and Mr. Smith appealed, The question was prompt- ly put and the decision of the chair was sustained, with Lut three votes in the nega- tive. Danger of Malaria. Mr, W. L, Cabell said that the only prop- erty he owns is on Capitol Hill, and yet he heartily approved the selection of the committee. There was quite a passage be- tween Mr. Smith and Mr. Cabell, the chair taking a hand, relative to Mr. Cabell’s place of residence, and then Mr. Smith made a little speech in opposition to the action of the committee. He said that the hospital is to be located in a malarious section, and called attention to the fact that Dr. Nevitt, recently in charge of the smallpox hospital, left with a well-developed case of chills and fever. He thought that a hospital should be located in a cheerful, salubrious and healthful place, where the dear ones of one’s family could be comfortably and safely lodged during the course of their ecntagious disease. There were many ob- jections, he said, on account of the near- ness of the jail and the freedom with which the inmates of these institutions who were on parole traversed the reservation, Mr. Warner's Argument. Mr. Warner relinquished the chair to Mr. S. W. Woodward and took the floor to de- fend the action of the committee. He said that as to malaria, the co-opinion of the three physicians on the committee was very positive. They all said that the ques- tion of mafaria_does not enter into the subject at all, The question, he went on, of the treatment of East Washington ought not to be raised in the board. if the jail and_ other similar institutions were now locd¥ed in the northwest there would be no question as to placing the hospital there. The hospital was a good deal of a bug-a-boo as far as its location was con- cerned, and he pointed out the difficulty of securing a tract of ground anywhere but in the suburbs of the city large enough to afford the proper radius of safety from neighboring buildings. It was necessary, he ‘said, to have such an institution some- where and there is no. place on which all can unite. The great question with the Corgressmen, the Commissioners and the committee was to select a place where the least harm would be done to the com- munity, Motion to Table. Mr. C. C. Lancaster attacked the propo- sition of the committee vigorously, and after expostulating against this treatment of East Washington, in which he sald he had no property interests, he urged that a better selection would be to place the hos- pital in the ground of the insane asylum where there is a glorious park and perfect health conditions. He concluded by moy- ing to lay on the table the motion to in- dorse the report of the committee. A di- vision was demanded on this, which resuft- ed in 14 yeas and so many more nays that the president did not finish the count. The motion to table was lost by a vote of over 5 to 1, Mr. Thomas J. King then spoke at some length, he being the member of the committee who was not present at the afternoon meeting. He heartily approved the action of the committee. Mr. Warner then stated the question of sustaining the committee, and immediately there was confusion in the hall. Mr, Smith endeavored to obtain recognition, but Presi- dent Warner pounded the table vigorously and declared all further debate out of or- der. ‘There were several members on the floor clamoring for recognition at once, when Mr. Warner stated the question and de- clared it to be carried. There were but very few voices heard in the negative, while the affirmative vote was unmistak- ably in the majority. Without waiting for a motion, the chairman put the motion of whether the meeting should adjourn and declared it carried without division, This being the regular business meeting of the hoard there was no lunch served after ad- journment. ——>_—_ MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION. Dr. Hamlin’ Speaks of It to the Board of Trade. Dr. Teunis S. Hamlin appeared last even- ing before the board of trade, and in a fifteen-minute speech presented a clear statement of the work and objects of the Memorial Association of the District. He said that it had long been noted that there is great need of a more accurate method of marking and preserving the places where public men of historic renown have lived, worked and in some cases died. He said that guides often mislead and misinform strangers on these matters, and he spoke in an interesting manner of the customs in Europe of ifentifying such places of literary and historic interest by tablets and such means of marking. After speak- Ing of the large number of houses and other places of interest in the city, and describing the organization of the Me- morial Association, which consists of eighteen citizens, six being appointed each by the President, the Vice President and the Speaker of the House, he stated that the association had made as the first object of attack the house on 10th street in which President Lincoln died. He said that the association had spent a great deal of effort and some money in preserving the house and collecting there a large number of Lincoln relics. He urged the board to use all of its influerce to secure some legis- lation from Congress, and to make the as- sociation independent of private subscrip- tions, and to give it a firm, lasting founda- tion. He gave the members a cordial in- vitation to visit the Linco'n house, leaving a number of tickets of admission to enable them to do so. After Dr. Hamlin had finished his ex- planation of the objects of the association President Warner thanked him for his interesting address, and a few moments later Mr. B. I. Janney presented a resolu- tion, which was unanimously adopted, in- dorsing the work of the association. pus Demers ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS. Social, Personal and General Notes Told Briefly. Mr.Weston H. Atkinson and Miss Janie Mitchell were married this morning at the residence of the bride’s mother, Mrs. Laura V. Mitchell, on Duke street. The bride was attired in a traveling dress of brown. She was the recipient of many handsome pres- ents. After the ceremony the happy couple left on a bridal tour through the south. The electric lamps to be erected in the northern part of the city have arrived and will be put into position at once. A large bucket of candy was stolen last night from the front of Mr. F. Tobias’ store at the corner of King and St. Asaph streets. The crossings for the electric railway at the intersection of King and Henry and King and Fayette streets are on the ground awaiting to be put in position by the Wash- ington Southern Railway Company. “Uncle Tom's Cabin” will be presented at the Opera House, in this city, Saturday night by a strong company of players. Judge Norton yesterday appointed Capt. R. F, Knox, state assessor of real estate for this city. ‘The weekly drill of the Alexandria Light Infantry last night was fairly well attend- ed. The drills have been suspended in con- sequence of the Christmas holidays until January 7. The weekly drill meeting of the non-commissioned officers, however, will be held every Wednesday evening as usual. The annual reunion and banquet of the Society of Old Students of St. John’s Acad- emy will be held on the night of Wednes- day, January 3. A little son of Mr. F. M. Hamilton of the Big Four Cigar Company is reported to be very ill. Mr. Robt. Downham had a severe fall from his horse by the turning of his sad- dle Monday evening at the corner of Fair- fax and Princess streets, but fortunately escaped without serious injury. Belle Haven Council, Knights of Honor, met iast night for the annual election of officers. Mr. Angus King ts confine@ to his home, on North Payne street, by sickness. 9 AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN. Local Items of Interest to West End Citizens, Tt has been rumored about for some days that the Rev. Mr. Chas, E. Buck, pastor of St. John’s Episcopal Church, contem- plated resigning his charge, but a reporter was informed this morning by the gentle- man in question that as far as he knew there was to be no change in the pastorate, Faith Tent of Rechabites will begin a series of public temperance meetings at Odd Fellows’ Hall, 3ist street, on next Sunday afterncon at 8 o'clock. The regu- lar meetings of the tent are held on Tues- day. All women interested in the cause of temperance are invited to co-operate in the work, On the second Tuesday in January, at the next meeting of the new board of directors of the Georgetown Catholic Union, further improvements in the organization will be planned,and a series of entertaining month- ly features mapped out. The work of reno- vating the quarters is now going on, Officers Frank Burrows 5S. Burrows, Passeno and Easely, the men ly detailed to take the census of this precinct, turned in the result of their labors last evening. Lieut. Swindells will Superintend the consolidation of the reports today. This morning he was unable to State what the result would be. ‘This evening Mr. and Mrs. Thos. E. Wag- gaman will formally receive the Japanese minister at their home on O street. A lung disease has been discovered among the cows at the Georgetown Acade- my and a geet fifteen was on Monday made away with, to prevent the spr the contagion. a eerie: —_——__—_ Naylor Chapter. Chapter, No. 13,177 of the Epworth League The annual meeting of H. R. Naylor of Twelfth Street M. E. Church, convened at the said place Monday evening. The reports of the officers representing the various departments were read, and a satisfactory increase over the work of previous years was noted. The spiritual, department reported a total attendance at the thirty-six devotional meetings of 2,880, or an average of 80 at each service. The department of mercy and help re- ported forty-seven visits paid the sick, and a distribution of provisions, clothing, etc., to the poor amounting to $20, Ninety-one members were recorded on the roll, showing an increase of 15 over the previous year. The election of new officers resulted as follows: President, Jas. Allen; first vice president, Wm. Mahoney; second vice presi- dent, Edna Bobb; third vice president, Ar- thur Proctor; fourth vice president, Mamie Cox; secretary, Harvey Thomas; treasurer, Emma Allen; organist, Edw. Clements; as- sistant organist, Hattie Betts; chorister, Mary Garrett. > _—_. A Christmas Venture. A striking holiday sketch, written ox. Dr. Dunn, ‘veterinary surgeon, was com- pelled to kill a valuable horse belonging to Mr, James Paterson, which was suffering from lockjaw, The work of tearing up the cobble stones on Union street has reached King street, and the repaving of the street with rubble stones has been commenced between Duke and Prince streets. The mayor has instructed the police to arrest and bring before him all persons found begging on the streets. The order is pressly for The Star, will be published next Saturday. Sossamon Bethel Literary Association. A large audience was present at the meeting of the Bethel Literary and His- torical Association in the lecture room of the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church last evening. The exercises began with prayer by Rev. Daniel Morris, after which a piano the result of continual complaint against certain improvident characters, who, while thirsting for liquor, are guilty of this spe- cies of misdemeanor and have become an annoyance to their acquaintances. Sait Acaea tee “The Veteran,” “The Veteran,” a drama of the street, in two acts, by Elizabeth Stuart Phelps-Ward, will appear complete, with appropriate il- lustrations, in Saturday's Star, gates NATIONAL ARBITRATION BOARD. Labor Commis: of a Bill to Create One. Labor Commissioner Wright has sent to Representative Erdman cf Pennsylvania the draft of a bill for the national arbi- tration of strikes. The measure was pre- pared by Mr. Wright and his associates on the strike commission appointed by Prest- dent Cleveland to investigate the great Chicago <trike. Such arbitration was rec- ommended in the commissioners’ report, and the bill now gives the practical details of their plan. It differs entirely from the arbitration bill heretofore introduced by Representative Springer, being more elab- orate and precise in its details. It is mod- eled after the interstate commerce act, as that act has received judicial sanction in almost every section. It provides for the with the advice and consent of the Senate, of a commission, consisting of five persons, to be known as “the United States board of Not more than three of the commissioners shall be appointed from the same political party. One of them shall have had experience in the management of railroads and the other is to be selected from some incor- porated association of railway employes. ‘The commission shall have authority to in- quire into the terms and conditions of all and shall the right to obtain from common ‘The provisions of the interstate commerce act The commission has the power to make all the necessary rules and regulations and may The salary of each com- missioner shall be $7,500 per annum; the secretary to be appointed shall have a sal- appointment by the President, conciliation and arbitration.” employes subject to the act, have carriers all necessary . information, are closely followed in this respect. administer caths. ary of $3,500, Headquarters in This City. The principal offices of the commission shall be fM the city of Washington, where its general sessions shall be held, but spe- cial sessions may be held anywhere in the United States. An annual report shall be submitted and the publication of the re- ports and decisions may be authorized and shall be competent evidence in all courts of the United States. The bill provides that the system of arbitration and conciliation shall apply to common carriers engaged in the transpor- tation between the states of passengers and property by railroad and by water, and to all persons and corporations leasing cars used for such transportation and all their employes; that the wages paid In such transportation and handling and the rules and regulations shall be reasonable and just, not, however, taking away the right to make contracts. Whenever it shall come to the knowledge of the commission that a strike or controversy between those subject to the act is threatened or has occurred, it shall be its duty as soon as practicable to put itself in communication with both parties, and endeavor by media- tion and conciliation to effect a settle- ment. Likewise upon the request of employes or incorporations, as well as of its own volition, it may’ make an investigation. All reports of investigations and medla- tions and the findings of acts therein shall be prima facie evidence as to each and every fact and be given due weight in all judicial proceedings, and the At- torney General of the United States, to whom the same shall be transmitted, shall take such action as is necessary,” Dur- ing the pendency of an arbitration It is not lawful for an employer to discharge an employe, nor for such employes or asso- clations to aid or abet strikes nor to quit employment without thirty days’ notice. The violation of this provision is made a misdemeanor. eo > “Letting in the Jungle.” ‘The conclusion of Rudyard Kipling’s story in next Saturday's Star. Forefathers’ Day. The Congregational Club of this city ts to celebrate Forefathers’ day on Friday evening: by a banquet at Willard’s Hotel, which promises to be a most interesting event, and at which a number of promi- nent people will be present. The president of the club, Mr. Justice Brewer, will pre- side at the banquet and will deliver the ad- dress of welcome. Other addresses will be made by Senator Platt of Connecticut and President Gallaudet of Kendall Green, and there will be music appropriate to the oc- casion, including a solo by Prof. H. M. Paul,’ “The Breaking Waves "Dashed High,” and selections by the quartet from the choir of the First Congregational Chureh, : Excellent opportunity to visit Baltimore in specially provided coaches tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. See Joel Gutman & Co.'s adver- tisement in this issue. . mer Wright’s Draft solo was rendered by Miss Lucy Moten. The following officers of the association for the ensuing year were then installed: Presi- dent, Reuben 8, Smith; first vice president, E, A. Clark; second vice president, Mrs. John T. Layton; secretary, Arthur S. Gray; corresponding secretary, C. A. Johnsonj treasurer, Miss M. R. Bowen, and librarian, J. W. Cromwell. The paper of the evening was read by Rey. Dr. 8.B. Wallace, pastor of the Israet c. M. E. Charch; subject: “Race Love,” which was afterward discussed by Prof. Miller of Howard University, L. M. Her- shaw, Rev. Dr. Alexander Crummell, Ed- ward Clark, F, G. Barbadoes and Mr. Grant Lucas. : Miss Ida B. Wells was present, and was called upon to speak, but she did not re+ spond, as she will appear under the au- spices of the association at the same plac@ tomorrow evening, to deliver a lecture; sube ject: “Lynch Law—Its Remedy.” — Christian Endeavor Society. The Christian Endeavor Society of the First Presbyterian Church gave an un- usually successful sociable last evening in the Sundey school room of the church building. Officers were elected as follows: Mrs, Margaret Samons, president; Mr. Dean Swift, vice president; Paul Melburn, secretary, and Miss Frances Tolman, treas- urer. Miss Lillian Craigin, Miss Etta Craigin, Mrs. Wm. Newell, Miss Annie Her- bert, Miss Florence Mulligan, Mrs. John Holmes and Mrs. E. Vandiver composed the committee on music and recitations. One of the social events yesterday was an English tea given by the Wimodaugh- sis from 4 p.m. until 10 p.m. The rooms on the lower floor of the headquarters build- ing were artistically decorated. Mrs. E. Barton of England presided over she af- fair, with Mrs. Mary L. Bennett, Mrs. 8, E. Matlock, Mrs. J. Barton, Mrs. E. M. Gillett, Mrs, Ida V. Hendricks, Mrs. A. H. Lucas, Mrs. A. M. Edgar, Mrs. Childs, Mrs, Cc, L. Case, Mrs. Holtzclaw, Miss Nichols, Miss Keables, Miss Clark, Miss Whitney and Miss Kelley as assistants. The guests were received at the door by Mrs. I Faw- cett and Mrs. C. N. Lacey. During the ree ception, V. R. Gandhi of Bombay gave short talk on the religion of the Hindoos, The tea proved both a social and a finan- clal success. —_——_ “My Lady Primrose.” A fairy story, by Mery EB. Wilkins, will appear in Saturday's Star, ——_— California Residents, A large number of Californians resident in Washington gave a reception.and ban- quet last evening in honor of Representa- tive James G. Maguire of the fourth Cal- {fornia district. The entertainment was held in the parlors and dining rooms of the ational Hotel, and a large number of people took advantage of the opportunity, to do honor to the western Congressman, After a reception in the ladies’ parlor, dure ing which the introductions were made by, Mr. M. F. Donohue, the guests of the evens ing, among whom were a large = ladies, adjourned to the dining room, w! was decorated with potted plants and flowers, where a handsome banquet was served. Mr. Donohue served as toasts master, and after-dinner hes were made by Mr. Maguire, Mr. W. B. Scott of New York, Kepresentative John DeWitt Warner, Mr. T. F. Monal Mr. W. C. McCabe, Mr. J. H. Ralston and Mr. Marion Cannon. od Equitable Relief Associat! The Equitable Relief Association held @ meeting last night, declared a dividend and elected the following officers: President, Thomas B. Penicks; vice president, M. B. Gordon; recording secretary, W. F, Clark- son; financial secretary, Geo! Wrights treasurer, H. C. Espey; govel commits tee, C. Thomas Elwood, Charles Walling> ford, Thomas Hardester, E. Warmsley and J.C. Casey. Asks to Be Relieved. ‘A bill in equity was filed yesterday af- ternoon by Robert Farnham against Caro- line, Elizabeth, Jane F. and Mary F, Miller, in which Mr, Farnham asks to be relieved as trustes for the defendants under the | will of the late Jane Farnham, his mother, and grandmother of the defendants. Wants a Divorce. Philip A. Crist today filed a petition for ivorce from Mary A. Crist, They were married at Wenona, IL, October 11, 1870, and lived together there and here until October 2, 1884, when, he alleges, his wife willfully deserted and abandoned him, Rupture PROCESS. Mr.'C. 1, ——= writest_ “Your treatment hey "peste Tithout ~ or wee) 2 ‘Casals ves We eat | National Hernial Institute weqemet42t G@ St, piety ais-14d be SE