Evening Star Newspaper, December 26, 1894, Page 3

THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1894—TEN PAGES. = = SPECIAL NOTICES. A H E A P 0 F R U | N S THE SANTA CLAUS CLUB DISTRICT GOVERNMENT. HE IS STILL HERE. INDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS, FINANCIAL. STOCKHOLDERS’, MEETING.-THE ANNUAL Applicatipn fused. \y Doesn’t Page REPORT OF THE CON Siete ond Grange Capers Oat oe Goel ae Page W. tninner on jecember 18 made AMUSEMENTS “Page Py NATIONAL BANK: UF” WASH. ~ sige ising, is Sti ‘1 application to the Commissioners for ap- \TTORN] sad? ee age Oo Tt is Stil Collecting Funds for the Poor'of | oer ene as an additional private on the | The Police authorities here are about | ATTORNEYS Page | At Waser inte Gueies to, ot 12 m. and 2 p.m., on TLERDAY, the Sth day of H. K. WILLARD, Secret. ER MATTAN ing the month of January for annual repairs, re- suming her route on or about February 1. a26-3t G. T. JONES, Agent. THB ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCKHOLD- ers of the Eckington and Soldiers’ Home Railway Company for the election of nine directors, to serve for the ensuing year, will ve held at’ the office of the compa jeGiill building, Xo. 908-014 G st. u.w., Washi D. €., on WEDNESDAY, January 9th, 1305, between the hours of 12 noon and 2 o'clock p.m. ‘Transfer books will be closed Jaauary 7th and opened on January 10th, 1895. D. M. NEWBOLD, President. H. K. GRAY, Secretary. d26tojas YOU INTEND HAVING Guin: the toting. ” A goed time tenes tate t 78. time means late Bours. If you're out late, and feel hi y, drop in and have a Mttle supper. Broiled Live Lob- ster, Oysters in every style, or any substantial or deticucy of the season that you might name, we cook and serve in matchless style. PRITZ KEUTSR, COR. PA. AVE. AND 4% ST. aa. Sa ae rt NOTICE THE STEAMER SUE WILL MAKE HER SENTRAL DISPENSARY AND EMERGENCY 1iOs- pital,, Washington, D.C... Decemver 24, 1804.— Gemands upou the hospital have so increased it# current expenses that it is compelled to ask the public for contributions on tile secount. Money or supplies may be sent to che 1, 15tb aud D sts. u.w., or to the treasure: No. 7, Aines building, 140 G st. n.w. . H. WARNER, President. __ JOHN B. WIGHT,” ‘Treasurer. a24-5i WASHINGTON MARKET COMPANY—THE AN- nual meeting of the Washington Market Company ‘will be held at the office of the company tn the Center Market ta the eity of Wushington at 12 o'clock noon on the first MONDAY, teing the “SEVENTH DAY, OF JANUARY, 1806, for the cholee of thirteen directors for the ensuing year, ‘and to act op any other subject within the power of the corporation that may be brought before the meeting. SAMUEL W. CURRIDEN, Secretary. Washington, D. C., December 24, 1504. d2stojaT ‘AL DIVIDEND OF $3 shase-on the capital stock of THi REAL ES- ‘ATE TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE DISTRICT Of COLUMBIA has been declared, Payable out of the earnings of said company, at the office of the company, on and after January 2, 1806, Trausfer books will be closed December 20 to 31, 1804, inclusive. GEORGE EB. FLEM- ING, Secretary. ‘Al3&s&w tilidg1-6t NOTIcr.THE ANNUAL MEBT! THE stockholders of the Second National Bank of Washington, D. C., for the election of directors will Le held at the bank op TUESDAY, the sth day of Juuuary, 1895, between the hours of 12 o'clock noon abd 2 o'clock p.m. JOHN €. LOFY, Cashier. 45,12, 19,26, Ja2&7 a ROCK CREEK “PARK _GOMMISSION—ASSESS- went of Benefts—City of Wosbmgton, D. C., December 13, Isv4.-To All Whom It M Con- cern: This te to give notice that the comutission to select the Iamd for Mock Cresk Park, acting by authority of an act of Congress, entitled “Au act authorizing the establishing of a public park im the Ds of Columbia,” said act approved Septeinber 27, 1$90, have ascertained the cost of the land ken for and now constituting the said Hock Creek Park, including the expenses of acquiring the said land. Further, this is to give notice that the said commission, acting Under the said authority, will, on SATURDAY, THE FIFTH DAY UF JANUARY, A.D. 1800, AT TWO O'CLOCK P.M.. in room numbered 31, in the city hall, sometimes called the court house, in the said etty, hold their first meet- ing for the purpose of assesing such proportion © ‘awd expenses upon the Linds, lots and bio bell real estate, situat said. District of Columbia, specially be: reason of the location cud improvemen lock Creek Park, as nearly as may be in pro- Portion to the bevents resulting to said real es- tate. And if the sald commission shall find that the real estate in sdid District directly bene- fited by reason of the location of the said Kock Creek Purk 1s not benefited to the full extent of the said cost and expenses, then they will Assess each tract or parcel of land specially benefited as aforesaid in said District to the extent of such benefits as they shall deem the suid real estate specially benetited by reason of the location and improvement of said Rock Creek Park. Inu waking the said assessment the suid real estate benefited as aforesaid will be easessed by the description thereof, which shall ie of record ta the said District on the Ge the said first meeting, to wit, January 5, 1800." All persons interested may, appear and. be Beard at the time and place aforesaid of the said firat meeting of the suid commission for the suid parpose, and the sald persons are bereby notified to so rif they, or any of them, de- sire to be heard in the premises. It is the pur- pose of the commission to first hear testimony fs to the extent of surrounding land affected Leneficially by the location and Catef of Incers, U. 5 my > Ss . POWELL, Engineer ‘Covimissioner, D. C.; H. V. BOYNTON, 3. BP. LANGLEY, R. LOSS PERRY, Coumission to Select the Land for Rock Creek Pa G19, 20,21,22,24,26,27,28,20,81,Ja2&3 OF THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE iN fii USUAL SEMI in the ement_of a MEET Washington and Georgetown Railroad Company, for the election of directors, will be held at the office of the company, Washington, on WEDNES- DAY, the th day of January, 1895. ‘The polls will ‘at 10 a.m. and closed gt 12 m. | Transfer books will be closed on the of January, 185, aud opened on January 10, 1596. "3" GST DUNLOL, Vice President. ©. ML. _KOONES, Secretary. d22-15t OPEN FIRES.—Why wot give your friend a pair of Andirons for his fireplace? 150 pairs to select from, im wrougbt “fron, brass, gold and silver You cam get a discount this warm 522 13tb st. GHT IRC nullesticks, in many designs, knockers, lanterns, ete., ete. Tile’ Shop, 520-522 13th st. ink stai att J. H. Col FIREPLACES. ‘The Kidean stove, an artistic grate, may be used.in any chimney, with or without mantel, and combines beating qualities with the pleneares of or soft coal or wood. a6 5. R cd ING, "ile Shop, 520-522 13th st. WEST END- NATIONAL BANK, 1415 Gost. A dividend of per cent per annum, payable quarterly. bas {his day been Ueclared br the ard of directors, payable January 1, 1895, to stockholders of of December ‘24, 1894, Transfer books will be closed from December 24, 1894, to Jamuary 2. 1895, inclusive. CHAS. 'P. WILLIAMS, a1316t Cashier OFFICE OF THE MUTUAL FIRE IN. CO, OF D.C. WASHINGTON, Dec. Ti, 1604. Polfcy holders are hereby on_or before 1804, for the early and avoid the crowd. 4 WESLEY BOTELER, Sect 1805 PATTERNS OF RAMBLE! st MONDAY IN DE- eur 1805. Please do so We would respectfully announce that sampits of the “NUMBER TWELVE” RAMBLER can Bow be inspected at our sales room, 1325 14th weighs but 20 pounds, all ny changes in detafl ‘sug- nee in 1804.——Price orly it before you decide on a Bew mount for 1805. GORMULLY & JEFFERY M¥G. CO., ai-14d 1325 14th at. nw. OWEN, MERCHANT TAILOR, 23 1ITHE ST. N.W. Give him your orter and you will be suited. Wail and winter stock now ready. se2l-tr ~ CALENDARS FOR 1895, Try calendars as an advertising medium. Beau- tiful Ine of samples to select from. H. L. MeQUEDN, Fine Book Jov Printing, Telephone &20, 1108-1116 E st. o.w. >, Table Wines for New Year’s No doubt you will be “at avme” all this week and New Year. Of course your friends will expect a little wine. Better get it of us. You wil get better wine and pay less for it bere than anywhere else in Washing. ton, for we buy ft in bulk, undiluted, and bottle it right from the cask. Of couse you also want a little whisky, and there isn't any “Just as good” as Nd Berkeley’’—our own brand—$1 qt., $4 JAS. THARP, 812 FSt.N.W. Don’t Forget Blank Books During the h of the Holidays. Opis a week New Year. Send your order NOW. furnish books, of special’ rul- ings, made to order. AH kinds of Blank Books constantly on hand. £7 You can't afford to buy elsewhere. Easton & Rupp, 421 11th St. Jar-Priced Stationers. (Just above ave.) Madeira. “De you now put en your best attire; and do you now } cull out a holiday.’ Shak Muscate!. ... us atone the Wie your holiday feasting. Highest | Malaga. Wien of Madeira, Museatel, a and §=Angel! only j i Angelica. iii tain. TO-KALON WINE CO., 614 147H "Phone Ws. CF West Washington o through Manogue and Joues, 32d aud M sts.n.w. 25-150 Surgeons Know the Value Of the latest and best tnstruments. We the finest, most complete Mne of approved erative and meral Pract mers’ Instruments fo the city. Full lime of Elastic Hoster ss, €te., constantly cn hand. G7 Prices lower than the lowest elsewhere. Gilman’s Drug Store, .{ Ff, a25-14d CUKED Cancers siitariom. 1320 G st. mw. ai-im CHARLES ALLEN, M.D. Sl eee New Year Cards PRINTED OR EN AV! 60 Cards for 50 ¢ See Sampies of I PLACE ORDF Byron S. Adam "Phone 929. 2) & WITHOUT THE KNIFE } Burning of the Cliff House Near San Francisco. DESTRUCTION OF A LANDMARK Ex-Police Captain Sentenced. Stephenson HE IS SENT TO SING SING SAN FRANCISCO, December 26.—Two tottering chimneys, the carved lion that stood guard at the stairway descending to the lower floor, charred timbers and ashes are all that remains of the Cliff House, owned by Mayor-elect Sutro. The remainder is reminiscent, for the Cliff House is a thing of the past. A million-dollar structure of steel and stone will be erected on its site. Fire de- stroyed everything except a few souvenirs, the mirrors and easily movable furniture, the silver ware, choice vintages and liquors and a part of the bar fixtures. ‘The fire was a hidden one, hetween ceil- ings and walls. It started from a defect- ive flue, and when the flames found a® vent there was a rush and a rear of fire that coulé not be controlled. ‘A sharp, steady breeze from the north- east drove the flames and smoke directly across the seal rocks. As the wind in- creased, the flames spread oceanward in a horizontal direction, and sparks fell con- uUnucusly on the breakers. The seals has- tily betook themselves from the rocks and sought refuge in the sea Sutro’s magnificent baths, the finest in the world, adjoin the Clif House, and it was feared they, too, would be demolished. Fortunately, the wind was in the opposite direction and the baths were saved. “I am sorry, of course, that the building is burned,” said Adolph Sutro. “It had become on- of tne landmarks of the Pacific coast, anu many prominent people have been entertained there. “Three of America’s Presidents have watched the seals sport on the rocks, and ach of them spent many hours on the bal- onies that have disappeared with the flames. “Grant was the first of the trio, and after him came Hayes, who thought his visit not complete without watching the moods of the Pacific from the house. The next was Harrison, and he became so en- umored with the place thgt he spent many hours on the balconies. “Besides these celebrities, there have been a number of titled people from Eu- rope, among them the Marq¥is of Lorne, who’ when he visited San Francisco was governor general of Canada. Each carried away many mementos of the place, and they have frequently referred to it in’ their letters and public utterances. ow that it is gone, its destruction will probably hasten the erection of the pro- posed hotel on Point Lobes. Just when the work will begin it is impossible to say. ‘The hotel has not fully matured. “It has been my intention to build the hotel further out on the point and a few hundred feet nearer the Golden. Gate, but now it may go on the site of the old Cliff House. That will depend on the size of the buildipg. “A hotel of very large proportions could not very well be built on the location of the house just burned, but there ts room for a good-sized building that will answer all purposes. A feature of the new house will be an elevator, which will take the visitors from the walk on.the veach up to the top of the cliff and save the climb up the steep grade. ‘There were no means for fighting the fire. and the nearest fire engine was four miles away. The fire commenced: at about 8: o'clock last night, end at 9 o'clock about half of the hotel had been destroyed. The Cliff House has a world-wide reputation. The buildings were frame structures, and were used as restaurants, saloons and cu- rio shops. In addition, there were wide balconies, from which ‘the seals could be viewed. About 100 feet to the north are the new salt water baths, and connecting the two buildings were a vow of sheds and fences. The baths are immense structures, capable of holding “0,0:) people, and are the largest in the world. ee STEPHENSON S$ 'TENCED. Ex-Police Captain Sent to Sing Sing. NEW YORK, December 26.—Ex-Police Captain John T. Stephenson, the first of the police officials tried and convicted as an outcome of the exposures brought about by the Lexow committee, was sentenced ty Judge Ingraham in the court of oyer and terminer today to three years and nine months’ imprisonment in Sing Sing and to pay $1,000 fine. On December 12, after a trial which lasted three days, the ex-captain was found guilty of bribery, he having, while in charge of the fifth precinct, received four The baskets of peaches from Martin N. !d- wards, a produce dealer of 153 Duane street. When Captain Stephenson was called to the bar he stood erect, looking Justice In- graham squarely in the fa: “Stephenson,” said the clerk addressing the prisoner, “have you got anything to say why sentence should not be passed upon ou. *stephenson held a whispered conversa- tion with his lawyer for a few seconds, but did not reply. Justice Ingraham in a very quiet manner addressed the convicted ex-officer and said “Stephenson, you have been convicted of bribery by a’ jury on evidence that was absolutely convincing and no man after hearing it could come to nny other con- clusion. “The amount you got—$ worth of peaches —is of no consequence in the fixing of the peralty for your crime. You were a pub- lic officer invested with great powers, and you used them for your own benefit.’ The law gives me great discretion in fixing your punishment. Innocent persons— namely, your wife and children— will suf- fer from your being punished, and I deeply regret it. I consider ycurs to be a most serious offense. But I have received a recommendation from some of the jurymen to which I must give great weight. I have also received several letters from mer- chants who knew you, and they say that you never attempted to extort money from them or accept a bribe. On the other hand, I have received communications which show that the complaint on whica you were convicted was not an isolated case. will endeavor to fix a punishment not excessive or severe, but which, to my mind, will show that this offense is a se- rious one and that public officials must per- form their duties without being influenced one way or the other by bribery. The sen- tence of the court is that you be confined in state's prison for three years and nine months and pay a fine of $1,000, The ex-captain took his seatence very coolly, and as he was crossing the street to the Tombs prison, being saved the ig- neminy of going over the Bridge of Sighs,” he said to one of his friends: “I may as well go up and begin serving my time at once, as I deem it useless to fight the case in ‘the courts. For good behavior Stephenson may earn a commutation of eleven months, thus making the actual time of imprisonment two years and ten months, eee e Preferred Christman on the Outside. PHOENIX, Ariz, December 26.—Several prisoners confined in the county jail here escaped and have not been recaptured. Among the number fs William Price, under conviction for murder and sentenced to be hanged in February next. A strange thing connected with the delivery is that no one can give the number of prisoners who got away, and outside of Price no names are given. ‘The officer who had charge of the jail is in pursuit. SPECIAL NOTICES. Christmas Goodies Make Headaches. Webb’s Headache Powders Cure Christmas Headaches toc. At All Druggists the District. Some More Money Came in Today, but There Should Ke no Dimin tion in the Giving. There is snow in the air. It had been smelling and feeling like a storm for some hours, and this afternoon the white flakes began to fall fast. This will mean lots of suffering in the District. It may give a little employment to a few men and boys in cleaning off Sidewalks, but it will make the needs of the poor greater and will cause much more distress than all of the charity funds put together will relieve, The Even- ing Star Santa Clause Club fs still doing business in the collection of funds for the poor. A little more money came in today, but not enough. There must not be any diminution in the giving just because Christmas is gone. The list to date is as follows The Evening Star Company Jurors in Judge Bingham’s R. Ross Perry... Louis Mackall Weld James EB. Fiter A. S. Gilber G. b.. Master Albert B. Dulin. Lillie and Blaridge Georgetown Satuday Music Lilly and Katie.. Heilbrun & Company. Ruth Harper Pilling. Miss T. Dr. A. G. and L Mamie, Maggie and Charley Dunn. Mariani Smith . EC H. N.J D Master G. 8S. Wetmer. Rigg & Company es In memory of Edd! Alfred, McC. Robbins. Jeda. McKee. Mrs.C. K. 8. A. B. Kehrer. McKay . Cash... A friend of the poor. Mrs. A. H. Brown. Patterson. Allison Edwards In His name... Little Elsie Lower. A. BE. H. M, R. = R...;. F.L_R.. R. i : X Washirgton Hebre J. R. Ergood. Cash B.C. Mrs. K. i eae A friend. Arthar : Mrs. Albert Brown... Mary Clara and Eli Thompson Cash ! B. H Warner ‘Three little sisters . Lawrence Gassenheimer. H.R. J N. L. Cesh. Miss T In memory of Arthur.. congregation Patterson... Osiris Lodge, No. 26, Marie Adams. J. ALS. Mrs. E. H. 8 Arthur G.. Wm. Dunford Appel. Miss Georgia F. Golden A Friend.......... Mrs. M. J. Perry T. H. Hz... .. anes " Jurors Judge McComas’ court. Mrs. E. H. Schenck. N. Bouys Cash . a Jurors Judge Bingham's court, Cc. Coburn, foreman Gardiner G. Hubbard. H.W. S L. D. Wine cose Little Kittie and Eddie. Jokn and Bessie. Friend . and D. B. i ee » M. E. T. Mrs. Larhen Beil. J. J. Shedd... 10,00 Geo. =. Lemon. 30.00 Cash 1.00 Cash + Loo Cosh 2 Loo F. HT Loo Louise Ga oe Miss F. W. 2 100 & 5. Bie 1.00 Ruth and little sister Cc. B. F. Cash . A Friend.. Richard B. Owen. T. O. Nobody Anti- M. and South Molton. Wt Mrs. 10,00 5.00 1.00) M. M. P 100 Cash M. E. § .. De a. . G Happy Xma: J. Jay Gould. Made Them Sick. A colored woman and a small boy cailed at the health office today with the partly dissected body of a roast turkey, and en- tered complaint against the poultry dealer, from whom the fowl was bought. The turkey was bought Monday night at the regular market rates and was roasted ye: terday for dinner at the home of Mrs. Davis, No. 625 4th street northwest. Mrs. Davis had company at dinner, and when one of her guests ate a piece of the fowl he became sick, and it had the same effect on others. This was what the small boy told Chief Clerk McLean of the health department today. “And when we took the turkey back to- day,” the boy said, “the man sald he would give us a rabbit ard call it square, as if we wanted to eat rabbit like we were dogs.” The complaint spector Mothershead will vestigation. was recorded and In- make an in- A Business View of Modern Drinking. From the Popular Health Magazine. A writer who is discussing the question of drinking and total abstinence from a practical business point of view, ignoring ‘the moral and sentimental sidt, says Lffe insurance companies find the moc ate drinker a more dangerous risk and his mortality greater, hence refuse to insure him at ordinary rates, or at all. Mercan- tile agencies find that business con- ducted by moderate drinkers is more pri carious and followed by a greater num- ber of failures, hence rate such firms low as to responsibility. Railrom@l companies find that accidents and losses increase under the care of moderate drinkers; that the income and stability of the road are diminished compared with the same serv- ice by total abstainers. Capital every- where discovers by figures and statistics, which have no other meaning, that under the care and control of moderate or ex- cessive drinkers the losses, perils and risks of business are increased. Police force, to do @uty;between O street, R street, New Jersey avenue and 6th street. ‘he application® was referred to Lieut. Teeple of the second precinct for report as to the necessity for the appoint- ment, and the changcter ,of the applicant. Lieut. ‘Teeple is of the opinion that there is no need for an officer especially warranted to cover the district named, nor is the ap- plicant considered & proper person to ‘n- vest with police authority. The appoint- ment will not be made. Time Extended. ‘The time granted L. M. Saunders to con- nect houses 1 to 9 Florida avenue northeast with the new water main recently laid has been extended by the Commissioners until April 1 next. A Knotty Problem. William Lawrence, ex-member of Con- gress and ex-first controller of the ‘Treas- ury Department, in a letter to the Cam- missioners today states that he is the joint owner with another person of certain real estate in this city. Mr. Lawrence says that he ts ready and desires to pay the tax on his half of the property, but the col- lector is in doubt whether it can be proper- ly received, for thé reason that the tax Sale would have to be for the whole of each lot. ‘the owner of the other half neglects to pay the taxes on his half of the property. Mr. Lawrence submits that it ts the right of each taxpayer to pay on his part of a lot, whether it be on a divided part or an undivided half. The tax sale can be ag well for the undivided half, it is claimed, on which the tax is not paid, as on a north half or south half of @lot. The Commissioners are asked to. take the opinion of the attorney for the District in regard to the matter. The communication was referred to the assessor. Bids Opeged. Bids were opened by the Commissioners today for grading the Woodly Lane road entrance to the Zoclogical Park. The bid- ders were: Albert Gleason, 291-2 cents per cubic yard, and Skinner & Burrows of Tenleytown, 231-2 cents per cubic yard. Appointment. Revoked, The appointment of W. G. Kendig as an additional private of the metropolitan po- lice force has been revoked to take effect today. Smallpox Inspector. Health Officer Woodward today recom- mended to the Commissioners, on account of the recent outbreak of smallpox, the ap- pointment of E. George Walls, M.D., as smallpox inspector until otherwise ordered | at the rate of $10 per day while not con- fined to the quarantine station, and $18 per day while so confiend. The health officer also requests that the following changes be made in the rolls of his office on account of the outbreak: That Austin O'Malley, medical sanitary inspector, be transferred to the smallpox service from December 21, 1804, inclusive, at $10 per day while con- fined at the quarantine station; that John Wells, laborer in the pound ‘service, be transferred to the smallpox service as laborer from December 22, 18M, inclusive, at §2 per day; that ‘Sarah Carter be ap- pointed as ward maid at the smallpox hos- pital from December 16,’1804, inclusive, at $1 per day, and that Charles H. Pemberton be appointed nurse at thé smallpox hospital from December 12,‘incltisive, at $3.50 per lay. 7 The Only Improvement. F. W. True of 1322 Yale street, Columbia Heights, in a commenication to the Com- missioners, states thet the top of the street lamp bearing the mame of “Yale street” was taken away some months ago and re- placed by one which has no name on it. In view of the fact that persons are con- tinually ringing the door bell of Mr. 'frue’s house to know if the street in question is Yale street or some other, he feels justified in requesting that the old street lamp be returned, as, he adds, “it was the only improvement we had and we dislike very much to give it up; Building Permits, The building inspector today issued per- mits as follo’ John Boyd, to erect a two-story private brick stable in the rear of 1417 Rhode Island avenue northwest, to cost $1,000; Albert Fix, to build a fuel-shed in the rear of 1545 M street northwest,cost $25; A. Palmer, to construct a conserva- tery, 1401 Stavghton street, cost $80; and Patrick Kennelly, to repair the rear of 45 H street northwest, cost $20. Staughton Street. The question as to the proper name of the first street north of Florida avenue, west of 1th street northwest, was brougit to the attention of the Commissioners to- day by a petition frem the residents of that thoroughfare. The matter was first cailed to the notice of the public through a communication, under the caption “Staugh- ton Street vs. Stoughton Street,” which ap- peared in The Star on December 10. With the petition is a copy of the article re- ferred to. In view of the fact, as set forth in The Star, say the petitioners, that the proper name of the street is “Staughton,” and that upon the lamp post at the corner cf lith street the name is spelled “Stough- ton,” it is requested that the Commission- ers cause the spelling on the lamp post to be changed to “Staughton,” and, further- more, to take such action as may correct the erroneous spelling, if any, in the public records and substitute the proper spelling, so as to establish and perpetuate the name as originally recorded in the surveyor's cf- fie J. S, Diller of 1454 Staughton street, in a letter accompanying the petition, calls at- tention to a few additional facts. In deeds for land purchased directly from Columbi- an College, according to Mr. Diller, the name of the street is spelled “Staughton,” and the deeds are signed by the secretary and treasurer of the college. An autograph letter from the late Dr. Welling states that “the name should be spelled Staughton, not Stoughton.” The most convincing evi- dence, perhaps, Mr. Diller goes on to say to the Commisstoners, 1s in their office, for upon the new map hanging in Commissio er Ross’ room the name of the street is spelled “Staughton.” it is claimed that the chief and, in fact, the only formidable obstruction in the way of correcting the error in pronunciation es well as spelling the name of the strcet is the wrong spelling upon the lamp post. If the Commissioners will direct the lamp de- partment to change the “‘o” to “a,” 80 as to make the spelling correct, in Mr. Dil- ler's opinion no difficulty will be experi- enced in getting the street car conductors and gripmen to properly call out the name of the street. The matter has been referred to the en- sineer department for investigation and re- port. ————_ Reaten by Philadelphia Roughs. While Policeman MeFarland was at- tempting to arrest Willlam Brown, one of a gang of up-town foughs of Philadelphia, last evening, he was set upon by Charles Gallagher, John Morrell and William Slaar, companions of Brown. To defend himscit and hold his prisoner,’ McFarland fired three shots from his revolver, one of which tore ont Gallagher's right eye, and lodged at the base of his brain, The other men then seized the poligeman’s club and pistol, and, after knockin) down, shot twice at him. One bullet "struck the policeman’s arm, and the other inflicted a flesh wound of the body. Gallagher is dying at a hos- pital, and McFarland is in a serious con- dition as a result of the clubbing. Morrell and Slaar are in cugtody, Brown escaped. vas pt for Her Lost Snakes. ew York Herald. She stood at the corner of Broadway and 33d street yesterday afternoon when Broad- way was crowded and silently wept. She was plainly dressed and hag the appear- ance of childhood with the face of a woman. A sympathetic crowd gathered about her and a quietly dressed gentleman, with a picture of Christmas time confront- ng him, placed his hand in his pocket and asked “Why are you crying, child?” “I have lost three of my snakes,” the girl replied, sobbing. The crowd at this startling statement separated and hastily walked away, while the girl explained that the snakes were “rattlers” from Pike coun- ty, Pa., and had died on Christmas eve. She explained that fhe was a snake charmer and that the ¥ptiles supported herself and fa. an Yeir loss meant a dinnerless Chri: disgusted with the conduct of the Alexan- dria county officials in the Jackson City murder case. Although the murder was committed nearly forty-eight hours ago, and the alleged murderer has been in cus- tody more than twenty-four hours, the only thing heard from across the river was from the county coroner, and he came here and looked at the dead body of Reuben Mills, alias “Big Rube.” Then he wanted the District to haul the body across the river where he can hold an inquest, but, of course, the District would not go to any such expense and the coroner from the country was politely informed that the District had already done its share in the matter. It was stated at police headquarters this morning that Sheriff Veitch was at the Alexander Island race track yesterday looking for witnesses in the shooting case, but he did not communicate with the au- thorities here about the matter. When tne county coroner was here this morning he was questioned concerning the sheriff, and his explanation was that the sheriff was attending court.. He said, how- ever, that the sheriff has deputies, and he would see that one of them came over here and got the prisoner. Thomas Craven, the prisoner, is tired of staying in the police station, and unless he is soon seat for his friends will ask for his release. _— a Academy Sacred Heart. At the Academy of the Sacred Heart of Mary last Friday evening a very delightful musical and Hterary entertainment was rerdered by some of the young ladies and Uttle girls of that institution. The pro- gram, which was very skillfully gotten up, was delivered in a manner which displayed remarkable talent on the part of the youny ladies and superior teaching. It -was as follows: Duet, “Artist's Life Waltz,” Strauss, M. Harvey and T. McDevitt; chorus, “Merry Christmas to All,” piano, A. Murphy; recitation, “The Penny Ye Meant to Give," little Irene Wooldridge; song, M. Archer; duet, rey and L. M. Wimsatt; song, “Beautiful Sea,” M. Carey, T. McDevitt, M. Cockrell, J. Albro, M. Kirby and A. Murphy; recitation, “Moth- G. Wimsatt; “Rhapsodie” No. 2, Liszt, M. Carey; recitation, “Barbara Freitchie,” Whittier, Fitzgerald; Songs Without Words, No, 15, Mendelssohn, L. Wimsatt; Vhere is Heaven?” M. Carey; duet, Ransacked the House. Last night between 8 and 9 O'clock bur- glars visited the house of Gen. E. W. Whit- aker, No, 1426 Columbia street, and suc- ceeded in getting away with about $200 worth ,of jewelry, including two gold watches and chains, a diamond ring and a plain ring. All the members of the family were away visiting friends, and the police think that tramps committed the burglary. Detectives Weedon and Lacy made an in- vestigation of the case this morning. From the condition of things in, and about the house the officers think that the burglars cut down the clothesline and tried to throw it over the porch in order to climb to the second-story window, but falling in this the kitchen door was broken open and then the house was ransacked. In order to get from one room to another it became necessary for the tramps to break doors, and this they did, breaking six doors in all. When the bed room was reached a bureau on which a@ clock rested was moved and the clock stopped at 8:35. The officers are fully satisfied that tramps committed the robbery. In the house they found a number of burned matches, and the condition of the matches indicated thi they had been carried in somebody's ‘kets for a long time. Death of Mrs. Pitcher. Mrs. Pitcher, wife of Gen. Thomas L. Pitcher, died at her residence on Wyoming avenue near Connecticut avenue extended yesterday, at an advanced age. She was well known to the older residents of the capital, having been prominent in social circles during the administration of Presi- dent Grant. During that period Gen. Pitcher held the office of governor of the Soldiers’ Home. He was a classmate of Gen. Grant at West Point. He survives his wife, but is in very feeble health. Their eldest son, Capt. W. L. Pitcher, eighth in- fantry, is in the city, and was present at his mother’s death. Last winter he assisted Col. Wilson in the management of the offi- celal receptions at the White House, since which time he has been with his regiment until summoned here a few days ago by his mother’s fllness. His younger brother, Capt. John Pitcher, tenth cavalry, was un- able to reach the city in time. When Gen. Pitcher was severely wounded in the battle of Cedar Mountain, his wife, with two little boys, came from the north and hunted him up in the old Catecazzi mansion and nursed him for six months until his recovery. Sub- sequently she accompanied him during his duty on the plains. Over two years ago the general was stricken with paralysis, and has since been a confirmed invalid. The funeral will take place at the resi- dence, 2124 Wyoming avenue, Washington Heights, at 3 p.m. tomorrow, and Dr. Buck of Rock Creek Church will officiate. The pall bearers, all old friends, are Gen. Mason, Gen. Casey, Gen. Gibbon, Gen. Flag- ler, Gen. Vincent and Gen. Stanley. Inter- ment will be at Rock Creek cemetery. — Dyspepsia and Baldness. From Hall's Journal of Health. Dyspepsia is one of the most common causes of baldness. Nature is a great economizer, and when the nutrient ele- ments furnished by the blood are insuf- cient to properly support the whole body, she cuts off the supply to parts the least vital, like the hair and nails, that the heart, lungs and other vital organs may be the better nourished. In cases of severe fevers, this economy is particularly notice- able. A single hair is a sort of history of the physical condition of an individual during the time it has been growing, if one could read closely enough. Take a hair from the beard or from the head and scr‘ tinize it, and you will see that it shows some attenuated places, indicating that at some period of its growth the blood sup- ply was deficient from overwork, anxiety, or under feeding. The heir falls out when the strength of its roots is insufficient to sustain its welght any longer, and a new hair will take its place unless the root is diseased. For this reason each person has a certain definite length of hair. When the hair begins to split or fall out, massage to the scalp is excellent. Place the tip of the fingers firmly upon the scalp and then vibrate or move the scalp while. holding the pressure steadily. This will stimulate the blood ves- sels underneath and bring about better nourishment of the hair. A brush of un- evenly tufted bristles is also excellent to use upon the scalp, not the hair. a Country Justice. From the Philadelphia Inquirer. An example cf the justice meted out in country towns was told last night at one of the hotels by a man who had witnessed all the circumstances attending the case. He had been aroused from his sleep in a provincial hotel one night recently by the report of a gun and this was speedily followed by another shot. In the morning he ascertained that at a.rbcighboring house a boarder had become intoxicated and troublesome and while the first shot had been fired just to frighten, the second had been with intent, and had taken effect, the shot lodging in the man. Soon after 9 o'clock the burgess of the town held court and had brought before him the man who had done the shooting and the one who had been shot. The latter presented a pitiable spectacle, for the load of shot had furrowed his head and narrowly missed injuring his eyes. Blood covered his face and clothing and he could have been regarded as a very fortunate man in hav- ing preserved his life. Both prisoners were in care of the chief of police, and the burgess desired to learn the charge against them. The chief pondered for a while, and placing his hand on the shoulder of the almost murdered man charged him with being drunk and creating a disturb- “I don’t know what to do with said the chief, reflectively, as he stroked his chin. Then, suddenly making up his mind, he declared that the charge against “Tom” was shooting off firearms in violation of a borough ordinance. In both cases a fine of $5 was inflicted, and the man with the lead in him went to jail in eu of payment, while the marks- man paid over the money and went about his business. s 7 SSamemenneneeseseswsanaseedoe HTH tLittti terete ert tite FOR RENT (Houses) FOR RENT (Miscellaneous). FOR RENT (Offices) FOR SALE (Lots).......... FOR SALE (Miscellareous). FOR SALE (Pianos)... HORSES AND VEHI LADIES’ GOODS. LECTURES . LOCAL MENTION. LOST AND FOUND. MANICURE ......- MANICURE AND HAIRDRESSING. MARRIAGES . MEDICAL = ee MONEY WANTED AND TO LOAN. wed PIANOS AND ORGANS. POTOMAQ. RIVER..BOATS. PROPOSALS: SPECIAL NOTICES. SUBURBAN PROPERTY. UNDERTAKERS . WANTED (lielp). WANTED (Houses). WANTED (Miscellaneous). WANTED (Rooms)... WANTED (Situations). WINTER RESORTS. Hee eee ee oeaneraeenene gaia NO REPLY RECEIVED. To Many Communications in Regard to John Burns’ Visit. Concerning the expected visit to Wash- ington of John Burns, the English labor leader, Mr. George A. Tracey. of the local typographical union, who was directed last Sunday to communicate with Mr. Burns, made the following statement to a Star re- porter today: “It has been supposed that Mr. Burns would be in this city on the 20th and 30th of the present month. A private letter re- ceived from Mr. Gompers upon his arrival in Denver, just prior to the opening of the annual convention of the American Federa- tion of Labor, stated that such numerous letters and telegrams have been sent by representatives of the District Federation and District Assembly,K. of L., as well as the communication I sent to Cincinnati last Sunday, asking permission to make prepar- atiors for a proper reception and public meeting in honor of Mr. Burns, as is being done in other cities in his itinerary, but for some reason best known to himself or those who are managing his tour, no reply has been sent. “It was thought by the officers of the District Federation that probably Mr. Gom- pers did not care to recognize them in the matter, as they are not affiliated with the American Federation. The typographical union, however, is affiliated with the latter organization, and as no reply has been re- ceived to the communication sent to Cin- cinnati, I am at a loss to account for their action. Organized labor of the District, without regard to their respective interna- tional affiliations, would be glad to welcome Mr. Burns in a fitting manner, but unless he is heard from.soon there will probably be no preparations to that effect.” —_———__—_ A Slick Hotel Beat. From the Chattanooga Times. The fellow had no baggage when he reg- istered first at the Markham House Satur- day, but had a very glib tongue, and told such a plausible story that he was per- mitted to register and given a room. He was well dressed and a very pleasant spoken fellow, and his bill for extras soon sssumed startling proportions. The hotel people became alarmed, and after he had been there several days a party stopping there told them he war a beat. The clerk fixed up a scheme, and that evening he got Into the fellow’s room on some pre- text after he had retired, and, calmly gathering up the fellow’s coat, vest and pants, told him they could be redeemed at the office for the amount of his bill. The fellow’s-nerva did not desert him even in this extremity. He borrowed a mackintosh coat from the clerk which reached to his heels, which he put on over his underclothing, in order to go after some money, and walked to the Kimball House, where he bcldly registered, and was shown to a room, leaving word that when his baggage arrived it was to be kept until he got up in the morning. At about 8 o'clock on Sunday morning he came jumping down stairs, making a great Noise of a tale of rebbery, in which he had lost his clothes and $85 in cash. The hotel manegement, without stopping to investi- gate the fellow, got him a new suit of clothes and paid him $86, rather than have such notoriety attached to the house. The fellow then walked back te the Markham House, paid his bill, obtained his clothes and jumped out of town. A Deer in a Bed Room Closet. From the Minneapolis Times. One of the most exciting incidents that have occurred in Ashland, Wis., for some time occurred last Tuesday, when a full- srown buck, with a stag hound in full ery at his heels, broke through the main street of the town at a terrific rate of speed and went crashing through the front window of N. 8. Soper’s reaidence to escape the dog. It was 5 o'clock in the afternoon, and Mrs. Soper, with her child in her arms, was sitting in an adjoining room to that in- vaded by the deer. The animal seemed to have sustained no injury by the sharp edges of plate glass, but went blindly through the house, up stairs, and into Mr. Soper’s bed room, where he tried to hidé in a clothes closet. When the buck was first seen a large crowd of men started in pursuit, among them a half dozen firemen from the Beaver hese house. They were far in the rear, when the deer began his career at the Soper residence, but when they came to the broken window the pursuers had become so excited with the chase that they, too, dashed up stairs without ceremony. The deer heard them coming, and at once jump:d through another window, alighting on a picket fence, ten feet from the house, breaking its foreleg. Fireman Con Sweeny, who was on the outside, at once grasped one of the deer’ hind legs, and held on, yelling for assis' ance. K, W. Reynolds happened to be close by, and fater, with reinforcements, the buck was killed. The hound in some mys- terious manner disappeared, and has not been seen since. Where the deer was started from cannot be discovered, but he ran forty-seven blocks through the most populous part of the city before taking the window. see A Pigeon’s Keen Instincts. A curious instance of sagacity on the part of a pigeon has come to my knowl- edge, writes a contributor to a London paper. Some time ago one of the blue rocks which fraquent the square in front of the Guildhall had the misfortune to damuxe its leg. The bird was promptly taken care of by one ef the policemen on duty there, and so well did the injured limb prosper that in a week or two it was able to join its friends, but not, however, until the constable had tled about its leg a piece of red ribbon so that he might identify the patient and see how he was getting along. A few days ago a gentle- man, who had also been much interested in the sick bird, saw, to his astonishment, among the,pigeons contentedly feeding be- fore St. Mark’s in Venice, a blue rock which wore a red ribbon und its leg. He wired to the constable, Whom he knew, “Have you missed pigeon with red rib- bon?’ The answer was returned, “Yes, three or four days since he has been seen The bird must have known that bad weath- er was due in London and taken a health excursion to Italy, sae 2 cary B® SkSae seeeue oe B titas 3 » 38 oun 1, WHITE, Cash! ‘the above pamed do ‘solemnly.'swear that the above statement is true to the of know! and belief. CHAS. B. WHITE, Cashier. Correct—Attest: 0. A, JAMES, ©. W. Howakp, Directors. it JAMES L. NO! ———— _ Tis company _has money . totoan upon District real estate and ac- ceptable collateral secerities im sume to sult. Washington. Loan & Trust Co., Cor. oth & F Sts. ANDREW PARKER....,,....,Secretary it RICKEY & SPENCER, Bankers and Brokers, Stocks, Bonds, Crain + ES Cotton, Direct private wires ‘to New York and, 1417 G Street N.W. _Telephone No. 813. 21-1 The National Safe Deposit, Savings and Trust Company Of the District of Columbia. Chartered by special act of Congress Jan., 1867, and acts of Oct.@1890, and Feb., 180, 418 CAPITAL, ONE MILLION DOLLARS. During the Hard Times Many hundreds of have found the which had been accumulated in better one thing which stood betwees them and lesson of the de- ‘This should present a st: a aside for the sirability of having something ‘Open an account with c The Union Savings Bank, (roar interest on envings accounts. Open C. T. Havenner, Member Washington Stock Exchange, Real Estate and Stock Broker, Rooms’ 0 and 11, Atieatle bulldiag; 930 Fst. nw. 4nvestment Securities. Stocks, Bonds and Grain bought and sold.for cash or on margin. ‘Cotton bought and sold’ tr New York on New Orleans. Private wires to New. York, Chicago.,and New Orleans, ‘Telephone 453. aplo-tr CORSON & MACARTNEX, MEMBERS OF THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, iy 1419 F st., Glover building. Correspondents of Messrs. Moore 4, Schley, 80 way, Bankers and Dealers in Government Bonds, ts. a ‘Loans. Rall stocks and and all securities listed on the exchanges of New York; Philadelphia, Boston and Baltimore bought and sold. ‘A epecialty made of investusent ‘securities. .Dis- trlet Bonds ‘and all local Railroad, Gas, Insurance nd Telephone Stock dealt in. “*Xmerican Bell Telephone Stock bought and sold. ast oan LIFE TONTINE ENDOWMENT AND VAID-UP MINSUIANCE POLICIES: PURCHASED AT. 4 FAIR DISCOUNT. Money ‘on same. oclé-tf EDWARD N. BURNS, 1807 F st. n.w. contender = CABLE CAR TREATMENT. -... Flesh to Reduce You Give Ita Trial... From the New York Herald. “How can I reduce my flesh?” questioned Jones of his friend Thompson the other Gay. “You used to have more of the adi- pose yourself than you could comfortably handle. Give me the recipe.” it’s the greatest thing in the world,” answered his friend. “I have Teen taking the cable car’ treatment now for a little more than two months, and I never was in such fine condition In my life.’ “I went to see a doctor about my case some time ago, and he ordered me to take vigorous and regular exercise. Not having time to work in a gymnasium, I decided to try the Broadway cable cars every day in going to and coming from my business down town. I found it terribly exhausting at first, but now I can ride from the Bat- ry to Central Park without feeling igued. “ “There's nothing like it for exercising eyery muscle in thé body. In the first place, you see, one can never get a car without running about half a block. This is good for the legs and mind. Then, as you clutch the railing, the gripman starts the car with a jerk. If you are strong enough you cling on and slowly drag your- self aboard. This develops the arms and shoulders. “When I first tried it I wasn’t strong enough to hold on, and used to have to let go and slide along on my stomach in the street a foot or so. But I dressed for it, and kept at it and felt very proud when I had acquired muscle enough to get aboard a + If You W! fi ‘Once aboard gu from the rear. to the front, going from one side of the car to the other. This is splen- did exercise. Of course, you don't take a sea. Then, in going around curves, all the muscles in your body come into play, par- ticularly those of the back. “Instead of counting ‘one, ‘two, three, one, two, three,. as in a gymnasium, you say, ‘excuse me, excuse me.’ This also pacities somewhat those whom you jostle and tread on. If you don’t think it's a good scheme, just try it, From the New, York Sun. apa,” said McDougall's three-year-old, “do you know what I want for a Trisemass present?” “No, my son,” said: ‘MeDovgall. is it “Vhat ‘wo pounds 0’ sody trackers.” “Two pounds of soda crackers! Waat in the world will you do with two pounds of soda crackers?” Nossin’. Dess buy me the sody track- ers, nen all you dot te do is to dit mo @ polly parrot to cat ‘em up!" Thomas 1. Will! jr., ex-president of the California Jockey Club, has accused Porter Ashe, tho well-known horseman, of robbing Mrs. Sarah Althea Terry, the claimant In the celebrated Sharon will case, who is now in an insane asylum, wh! acting as her guardian.