Evening Star Newspaper, January 11, 1895, Page 3

THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 1895-TWELVE PAGES. SPECIAL NOTICES. K. oF P._THE Phat, Vernon Lx purpose ‘SAND MEMBERS OF <. of P., will asxemble a.m., for the funeral of our late . H. PIERCE, C. C. H. F. BARNARD, K. of 1 and S. ting the B. Lambert. jal0-3t "TA: >, "THIS COLD, GLOOMY WEATHER. ater, or Whatever brings you out, » Oysters, what a broiled Live yoo will. We appetite. We We ‘serve > OF ¢ “ver, everyth styl oyA “drial REUTE! : 1-1 To ALL Witost ol-esta bl Phil st. New THIS “Iphia Barber Shop. wd to the se. corner 10th amd jall-ze MAY ND BU Roof tiles and “POINTER” interes and “HOW TO ¢ bas just An titled, n issued, and Aladdin, who offered to cid, is simply “not in axl infor yn contained in fe THE OF BAL- y FRIDAY Hi st. n.w.; 721 6th st. t uary 10 to fas.S, 11 |. navigation pon the river at that point upon . no boats being able to pass, throuh i S. ES. 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A ready-made sifrt often hangs on a ike fo “ss that WILL Ver We guarabtee it to do so. t kind, ~ qanor, 1401 Pa, Ave. Jalo-T4d Te 7 olumbia for 1895. We have a MO! . 40 now on exhibition and Will be pleased to have the riders “look It over.’* It ts a radical departure from all former models | end Is u onably a NEW wheel, oot a Luilt- t ts right; the bear! t; the price i District Cycle Co., - eat #52 PENNA. AVE. N.W. a CURED WITH yy fallin CHA! ON TRACK AND FIELD Londonand New York Clubs Arrang- ing Their Meeting. LIKELY 10 OCCUR IN SEPLEMBER An All-England Athletic Team Suggested. SECRETARY HOLMAN’S VIEWS LONDON, January 11.—The secretary of the London Athletic Club, Mr. S. K. Hol- man, was shown this morning a cable message from tue Associated Press con- taining the substance of the conditions which, according to an interview with Mr. Benny C. Williams, chairman of the ath- letic committee of the New York Athletic Club, would suit that organization. The cable message read as follows: “September suits New York A. C. Ac- cording challenge, which see, L. A. C. can strengthen its team frem other clubs. New York A. C. would like eleven events: Hun- dred yards, 220 yards, 440 yards, half mile, mile, five miles, 12-yard hurdle, running high jump, putting shot, running broad jemp and hammer. If L. A. C. net satis- fied some of theze events can be dropped. New York A. C. bears all expenses trip English team.” Mr. Holman said that the proposals of the New York Athletic Ciub were generally satisfactory, but the London Athletic Club could net officially pronounce upon them until the reply of the New York Athletic Club was received to the letter sent from here on Jantfary ‘The committee of the London Athletic ub will be convened im- mediately after the receipt of the reply from New York. Continuing, Mr. Hoiman, referring to the concession of the New York Athletic Club that the London club might strengthen its teain by adding to it members from other English athletic clubs, said it was not clear to him whether the New York Athletic Club meant that they could form an all- England team, or whether it was merely meant that the London Athletic Club could import men into its organization for the oceasion. The London Athletic Club, he explains, could not temporarily elect mem- bers of any other organization, and the suggestion raises social difficulties. The best plan, Mr. Holman_ thought, would be that the New York Athletic Club shculé broaden its challenge so as to make it read that an ngland team should go over to the United States. In which case, Mr. Holman says, the London Athleti> Club would gladly hand over the matter to Secretary Herbert of the Amateur Athletic Asscciation. In regard to the list of events, Mr. Hol- man said that if the New York Athletic Club insists upon eleven events the En- glish team must be increased by two spe- cial men for the five-mile run and the 220- yard dash. But if the New York Athletic Club would substitute a quarter-mile hur- dle for the 220-yard dash and reduce the five-miie run to a three-mile run, the eleven events could be arranged without an in- crease in the number of the team. Ot wise the events suggested by the New York Athletic Club are satisfactory. In regard to the result of the contest, the members of the Lendon Athletic Ciub think that it is an open question; but they faney they have a fair chance to win the quarter-mile, mile, 120-yard hurdle and the bread jump if Fry gces over. But they admit that they are sure to lose the ham- mer throw, putting the weight and the jump. The 100-yard dash, half-mile run and distance race are regarded as doubtful. R. Williams, the London Athletic Club's high jumper, being a surgeon on board a ship, will probably not be able to go with the English team, in which case the London Athletic Club will have no good high jumper. in conclusion, the secretary of the Lon- don Athletic Club said that although the zbove facts, given exclusively to the Asso- ciated Press. are his personal opinions, yet he believes that they represent the views of the athletic committee of the London Athletic Club, although they must not be taken as official utterances. So far as the date of the meeting is con- cerned, the month of September will suit the London Athletic Club admirably. The Meeting September 21 or 2S. NEW YORK, January 11.—Benny C.Will- iams, chairman of the athletic committee of the New York Athletic Club, said to an Associated Press reporter today that, in his opinion, the New York Athletic Club will practically agree to every suggestion made by the London Athletic Club. ‘The date has, to ali intents and purposes, Mr. Wiiliams said, been settled for Satur- day, September 21, or Saturday, September 28, so as not to imterfere with the interna- tional yacht races, which are expected to take place earlier in the same month. See NEXT CUP CONTESTANTS. Orders for Challenger and Defender Not Yet Given. GLASGOW, January 11.—The order for a cup challenger has not yet been placed. Henderson, the yacht builder of this place, who built the Britannia and the previous challenger, the Vaikyrie, expects to receive the measurements next week, in which case the new yacht designed to race for the America’s cup will be ready in about three months. LONDON, January 11.—The Yachtsman thinks that many British yatchsmen will be “surprised and humiliated at the sur- render of the Royal Yacht Squadron to the New York club.” The Yachtsman also says that it foresees great difficulties should Lord Dunraven win the America’s cup and Germany or France challenge for that trophy. On the other hand, the Yachting World prints the deed of gift, and says that it contains nothing to warrant the contumely with which it has been assailed. NEW YORK, January 11.—There is con- siderable friction in the formation of the syndicate to build yachts for the defense of the America’s cup. If nothing definite is done by rext Monday night, it wiil be pro- posed that the New York Yacht Club esk for subscriptions to defray the cost of building a yacht, and appoint a committee to attend to the building, sailing and racing of the vessel. The hitch in the formation of the syndi- cate appears to be a little personal feeling or peity jealousy between some of the members of the club who have volunteered to subscribe money to build a yacht. t is no easy matter to raise the amount of money that will be necessary to build and sail a first-cla: yacht this year. It is stated that $175,000 will be required, and few are disposed to go very deep into their pockets. George J. Gould has offered to pay a quarter, or, if necessary, a half of the cest, if other yachtsmen witl furnish the rest of the money. August Belmont has been try- ing to organize a syndicate, and has associ- ated with him Perry Belmont, O. H. P. Belmont, the Iselins, Ed. Morgan and E. M. Brown, Cornelius Vanderbilt and J. Pier- pont Morga: Vanderbilt and oth- ers have alse been mentioned as being wiill- ing to subscribe. If each of these gentle- men subscribe $10,000, which was the assessment in the Vigilant syndicate, it would amount to only $100,:100. This sum, with Mr. Gould's liberal offer, SPECIAL NOTICES. Civil Service Examiner Covel says: “I think ACHE WEBB'S HEAD- POWDE the best e remedy I have ever Everybody uses thein. druggists. tr toc, at ail 5 jalO-11d = r) You may as well go to a black Two Old smith shop for a watch as to go te a potion store for custom Timers. shirts: “Our business ts making shirts. We don't pretend to know a good steel darning needle when we see ft, but shirts—the muslin, linen, button avt construction. If you doubt our ability just Tet us make you one a * shirt. 3X n't keep it if eet suit. Eliery & Ireland, * 3.05" jato-134 would be sufficient, but that is where the rub comes. If Mr. Gould furnished $75,000 toward building the yacht he would natur- ally expect to have $75,000 worth of voice in its management. Some of the gentlemen, however, object to this, and it may cause trouble. A prom- inent yachtsman said: “There seems to be some feeling against Mr. Gould. Some yachtsmen think he has not had enough experience in yachting to have control of 2 boat in such an important contest as a race-for the America’s cup, and they point to the record of the Vigilant in England last year. Then there are some who think that Mr. Gould is not in the social swim and they think it would hurt them to be associated with him in such a prominent undertaking. They think that it will solve the trouble if the club undertakes the for- mation of the syndicate, and then any one can subscribe. “The club will appoint a committee to manage the boat, and Mr. Gould will have no more voice in its management than any other member of the club.” ——__—_. IN THE REICHSTAG. Debate on the German Government's Anti-Revolution Bill. BERLIN, January 11.—When the debate on the anti-revolution bill was resumed in the reichstag today Herr von Wolszlegier, a Polish member, criticised the socialist conception of the functions of the state on the ground of its irreligious character. He declared that the Polish workmen, up to the present, were not affected by socialism, and urged that the authorities ~in the struggle in defense of relicion, morality and order, should treat the Poles as allies, and protect their nationality and religion. Herr von Wolszlegier concluded by declar- ing that the Poles regarded the measure vith serious misgivings, as they them- selves had had frequent experience in re- gard to the rigor of the law. fferr von Koeller, the minister of the in- terior, denied that Die Freiheit was in the pay of the police. The socialists, he added, were agitating daily, both in the press and at meetings, the glorification of crime, which was on the increase, and even revo- lution was openly extolled. At the socialist congress at Altona, Herr von Koeller con-. tinued, a delegate named Hartwig said: “When the outbreak comes, give me a revolver, or even a bomb.” Accorling to the minister of the interior the present penal code did not suffice for such offenses. He concluded with calling on the various parties to unite for the protection of religicn. (Loud applause.) Herr von Sonnenberg urged that an in- creased protection be given to military discipline, as the army constituted the most effectual barrier against socialists. He was afraid, hcwever, that any further re- striction of the freedom of the press mignt check justifiable criticism and, in_ his opinion, no obstacles should be placed in the way of combatting Judaism, which, he insisted, was always largely implicated in revolutionary proceedings. The Pacific Cable. LONDON, January 11.—The Post, comn- menting editorially upon the Hawaii cable scheme, says it considers that a Pacific cable might have been laid by the same contrivance as the six Atlantic cables, and thus have avoided the Hawaii difficulty. Lord Rosebery committed an absurd mis- take in sending an imperial commissioner to obtain a leas? of Hawaiian territory. He ought to have known that it could not be granted without first asking the con- sent of the United States. General Foreign Gossip. LONDON, January 11.—A dispatch to the Daily News from Paris says that at the grand diplomatic dinner given Thursday night at the Palace of the Elysee by Presi- dent Casimir-Perier ninety-five guests were present. The assemblage was a brilliant one. Lady Dufferin, wife of the British ambassador, sat at the right of the presi- dent, and Mrs. Eustis, wife of the Ameri- can ambassador, sat at his left. LONDON, January 11.—The Chronicle this morning expresses deep sympathy with the starving Newfotndland fisher- men, but adds: “It is folly to expect such a return of confidence as will bring relief to the colony until she submits her ac- counts to a full and impartial inquiry. BUENOS AYRES, January 11.—The sea- men and dock laborers who are out on strike are growing turbulent. Acts of vio- lence have been reported. Berlin, January 11.—General Pape, gov- ernor of Berlin, has been relieved, and General Baron von Loe has been appointed to succeed him. ed RACING AND PUGILISM. Matthewe of Indiana Discusses ‘Them in His Message. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., January 11.--Gov. Matthews’ message to the legislature to- day was very long and dealt with many topics. It is shown that the state has left an era of debt making and gone into an era of debt paying. ‘The Roby Columbia Athletic Club is re- viewed and the enactment of a more strin- gent law governing prize fighting is urged. This law should make it a felony to act either as principal or second. The adver- tising of a fight should be made punish- able by fine. The message gives a brief review of the coal miners’ strike last year, and defends his action in quelling the ricts with state Gov. treops. The 750 Indiana troops in this state cost the state $52,407, and this amount the legis- lature is asked to provide. The message commends the support of the Loyal Legion and the G. A. R. in their prompt offer of service to suppress the strike troubles. Winter racing is deplored by the gover- nor, and a law forbidding meetings between the first day of November and the first day of April is reecmmended. Whitecapism is decreasing, and the belief expressed that strict enforcement of the present laws will finally eradicate it. Relative to ship canals, the message rec- ommends that Indiana Representatives in Congress be urged to secure from the gen- eral government a survey for a ship canal connecting Lake Michigan with the Ohio river. The legislature is also asked to pass a joint resolution calling upon Indiana’s United States Senators to continue to ad- vocate the election of United States Sena- tors by a direct vote of the people. ee CAUSE OF THE BAN. Circular Opposing Secret Societies Sent to the Pope. NEW YORK, January 11.—At the recep- tion to Mgr. Satolli last night one of the priests while walking past the reporters’ table showed a circular which he said was the cause of the recent crusade against secret societies in this country. The priest refused to give his name. He only said that the Rev. Father Peter Rosen of St. Paul, Minn., who is mentioned in the circular as its author, had just return- ed from Rome. ‘The circular, which fs in Latin, recites that there exists in the United States various “clandestine societies,” the chief of which are the Good Templars, Odd Fel- lows and Knights of Pythias. It then goes on to say that as these societies “begin their meetings with prayers and the show of fraternal love and good will and no ex- press vow is exacted to abjure Catholic teachings, many priests absolve the mem- bers unhesitatingly, while others absolutely refuse to do so.” ‘The circular then professes to show that beneath the amiable outer trappings of the societies is a ritual entirely antag- onistic to Catholic doctrines. References are given to pages and paragraphs in the ritual of each of the societies. The circular concludes by praying that “his holiness shall deign to decide whether or not according to the laws of the church these societies may be tolerated and their members sacramentaliy absolved.” The circular is dated on the calends of Nevemter, 1804. —_—- Desperate Duel With Knives. PAILA, Mexico, January 11.—News comes from Parras of a duel unto death with Knives between two priests. Parras has two parishes, one administered by Father Brioneu, and the other by Father Floris. Jealousies have for a long time existed between the two priests. A duel with knives occurred between them, and Father Brieonu is dying and Father Floris is behind prison walls. ‘To add to the sen- sation, it is said that a womam was the real cause of the tragedy. THE PUBLIC PRINTER His Annual Report Submitted to Congress Today. CONDITION OF THE PRESENT BUILDING Imperative Need of Action to Avert Loss of Life. AN ANNEX SUGGESTED The annual report of the public printer, Mr. ‘th, &. Benedict, was submitted to the Senate at noon today. ‘The report contains considerable matter of general interest, but especially important is what he has to say of the condition of the present build- ing used as the government printing office and of the pressing need for a new and suitable building. Accompanying the report are statistical tables giving a detailed statement of the transactions of the office for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1894. Condition of the Building. It also contains a report made by Col. John M. Wilson on the results of an ex- amination made by him into the condition of the building. ‘This report has already been printed in ‘The Star. x In it Col. Wilson says: “The original building appears to have been well designed and well constructed throughout, except that the walls are too light for such a large structure, even with- out the vibrations transmitted to them from the machinery, and wooden lintels were used over all the windows. The shrinkage of these lintels probably caused the numerous cracks which appear over the windows. “The original structure was taxed far beyond a safe and reasonable limit, both as to space and weight. “In its present condition it is still greatly overcrowded and overwefghted. “It will not be possible to render it per- fectly safe without tearing it down and re- constructing it, but it can be made prac- tically secure against collapse, and some- pee safer for the occupants in case of re.” In conclusion, says: Immediate Action Asked. ‘The conclusions arrived at in the above report respecting the safety of portions of the structure now composing the govern- ment printing office are such as to justify me in asking that Congress take imme- diate steps to prevent the imminent danger to life and public property so clearly indi- cated. The facts regarding the insecurity of the H street wing of the office are not new, but they are now presented for the first time by such eminent scientific engi- neering authority as to leave no reasonable doubt as to their accuracy or the pressing nature of the crisis to be met. The convic- tion that this wing is unsafe has been growing for a long time. The watchful eyes of experienced subordinates in the office detected many faults years ago, and the most cursery examination into the his- tory of its corstruction and use and into its present overcrowded condition would lead inevitably to the'conclusion that it is no longer fit for the uses of the govern- ment. It is but just that I.should here recall that the attention of Congress has been invited to this subject in the most earn- est manner by two of my predecessors, by myself during a previous ‘term of of- ee and again by me in the month of June last. i Danger of a Collapse. I am fully convinced that the H street wing has been more than once in danger of collapse during the past from over- weighting, and that no’ human foresight or anxiety can wholly prevent the recur- rence of such danger under present con- ditions. In my judgment, the time has ar- rived for taking up the work of recon- structing this office, and a failure on my part to report fully to Congress the seri- ous aspect of the matter would, in my opinion, be a serious, if not criminal, ne- glect of duty. I will frankly say that, after reading Col. Wilson’s report confirming the worst fears as to the stability of the H street wing, I would have abandoned that por- tion of the building and removed the di visions located there to more secure quar- ters had the means and additional work- ing space been at my disposal. I have used every precaution in my power to re- lieve the dangerous portions of the build- ing from weight and stress and to render them as safe as possible, and I am unable to do more without the authority of Con- gress. I appeal earnestly for such legisla- tion ag will permit the removal of the danger at the earliest possible day and re- lieve the apprehensions of the many hun- dreds of employes of the office,who, though fully appreciating their peril, still remain at their posts of public duty. An Annex Needed. In addition to the question of humanity involved, an immediate enlargement, both of working snd storage space, is required to secure the economical and prompt exe- cution of the public printing. This de- mand can best be met by the erection, adjoining this office, of an annex building, with sufficient space to relieve the over- crowded and dangerous floors of the pres- ent building. The government in the past has lost much more than the cost of a new print- ing office in the delay and increased ex- pense of the public printing because of the cramped and insufficient accommoda- tions. The growth of the public printing has been constant, while the facilities of the office have kept pace neither with that growth nor with the peculiar necessities of the government. It must be remembered, tco, that this office is always liable to sudden and imperative demands for work which tax to the utmost its capacity and the ability of those charged with its exe- cution. The new printing bill passed by Congress at, its present session creates, if it becomes a law, conditions which will add largely to the work of the office and make necessary a very large addition to its present working and storage space, which can only be met for some time by the rental of inconvenient buildings and floors in the city. For several years past the execution of the most necessary work of the government has been carried for- ward by a process of selection imposed upon the public printer by conditions he could not escape, and leading to frequent complaints from the various departments of the government regarding delayed work. This condition has reached a point at last when it must be said that the office can- not with any degree of promptitude meet the largely increased demands created by Congress without a radical step being taken in the direction of increasing its accom- modations. zi The Additions Now Being Made. I am much gratified to recognize the ef- forts of the joint committee on printing to relieve, in a degree, the embarrassments under which the office labors,, by providing for the erection of a fifth story on the southwest wing of the oflice and the build- ing of floors upon the’ area between the southwest and south center wings. ‘These additions, now being constructed under di- rection of the chief’ engineer of the army. will, when conipleted, give consid- erable additional space .to the office, and will be immediately Utilized in relieving some of the overcrowded and dangerous parts of the office; but they will not affect the deficiencies and dangers herein referred to or meet any increased demands. ‘The government printing office is in a peculiar respect the ward of Congress. It was created by it with an‘enlightened rec- ognition of the interest taken by a free people in the work of national legislation, and then its benefits were gradually ex- tended to all branches of the government to meet the public demand for knowledge in respect to matters concerning the coun- try’s progress. Utility of the Office. So great has keen its usefulness and the recognition of its utility by Congress that the tendency has constantly been ‘or the werk to outrun the facilities of the offic Nevertheless, Congress and the people may well be proud cf an institution which is so peculiarly natioral in its character, and which has received recognition vy nearly Public Printer Benedict all civilized nations on eccount of the ex- cellence of its werk. No doubt action by Congress for the erec- tion of a new printing office would have been taken long ere this but for conflicting opinions regarding the best location and facilities. Any contention as to the future location of the office should not, however, be allowed to affect action for immediate relief in the present serious emergency, for whether the cffice is permanently retained in its present location or not, the need of an annex building is pressing and vital. The expense involved in the construction ef such a building will not be wasted under any circumstances; the government will scon need the building for storage purposes alone, and it could be corstructed with a view to such use whenever larger plans for the accommodation of the office are car- ried out. —_____+-e+—_____ DISTRICT IN CONGRESS. The Sewer Bond Bill. The sewer extension bond bill, as it Is known, which provides for an issue of $7,- 500,000 in bonds for the purpose of extend- ing the street and sewer systems of the city into the suburbs, was informally men- tioned to the committee at the meeting. Senator Proctor, who has the bili in charge, announced that he had a minor amend- ment to the bill called to his attention, to which the Commissioners gave their con- sent. It is of no consequence to the prin- cipal features of the bill, and he was au- thorized “to report the amendment favor- ably to the Senate. Senator Proctor be- leves that the bill can be brought up be- fore the Senate at this session, and hopes that action will be had upon it in time to throw it into conference before the 4th of March. it is a House bill, but if passed by the Senate it will he considerably amended, and there will be some conten- tion between the two houses as to its de- tails, especially with regard to the assump- tion by the government of 50 per cent of the expenditure. It is understood that the House committee will accept the Senate’s position in favor of the extension of the 50 per cent clause. and it is generally ex- pected that, should the bill pass, the Sen- ate’s position on this subject will be finally accepted, either by the House or in con- ference. Senator Proctor consulted with Senator Cockrell this morning as to the prospect of getting a day for the considera- tion of the bill. Mr. Cockrell, who is virtually master of the Senate’s time, by reason of his position as chairman of the appropriations committee, said that he was in favor of the bill, and hoped that a day could be found for its consideration. He said he saw no reason why an afternoon could not be devoted to it, after the pas- rage of the urgent deficiency bill. This is a most uncertain date, as Mr. Quay in- timated yesterday. To Reduce Taxes. Senator Gorman today introduced a bill, which was referred to the District com- mittee, reducing from 4 per cent to 11-2 per cent the annual tax upon the gross re- ceipts upon the Georgetown and Tenley- tewn, the Brightwood and the Rock Creek railway companies. The charters of these companies now impose the 4 per cent tax. It is provided that within sixty days from the passage of the act these companies shall make full payment of all arrears of taxes on a basis of 11-2 per cent, which’ shall be received as full payment. A similar bill was introduced in the House by Mr. McKaig of Maryland. To Reduce the Tax Penalty. Mr. Baker of New Hampshire will intro- duce a bill in the House providing that the penalty upon arrears of taxes shall be reduced to 10 per cent per annum. He attempted to accomplish this object by an amendment to the District appropria- tion bill yesterday, but it was ruled out on a point of order. Mr. Baker thinks that the passage of such a law would re- lieve the poorer classes of taxpayers from a considerable burden imposed upon them by the law fixing the penalty at 2 per cent a@ month. For Reciprocal Transfers. Mr. Baker of New Hampshire introduced a resolution in the House today, which was immediately adopted, calling upon the Dis- trict Commissioners to réport to Congress without delay what, if any, reciprocal transfer arrangements have been made by the Metropolitan Railroad Company with other street railway companies whose lines now connect with its line, as is required by the act of August 12, 1804, and if no such arrangements have been made to re- port the causes of delay and what railroad companies, if any, have neglected or re- fused to enter upon or approve such trans- fer arrangements. Mr. Baker said that he had heard numerous complaints from citizens and residents of Washington as to the failure of the street railway companies to carry out the law of last session, which was passed to give better transfer facilities. He had heard that one street railway company had absolutely refused to obey the law, and said the object of his resolution is to obtain official information on the subject so that proper action may be taken in the premises. THE ‘OURTS. Court of Appeals—Chief Justice Alvey and Associate Justices Morris and Shepard. Admissions, Vivian Brent, Jno. E. Roller, J. Vance Lewis and J. E. Maynadier. No. 552, Walter agt. Baltimore and Ohio Rail- road Compan; continued. No, 307, God- frey agt. Roessle; on motion of J. B. Lar- ner appellee allowed to file briefs. No. 41 Donaidson agt. Wright; on motion of M V. Brent case set for January 21. No. Roller agt. Caruthers; submitted on record and printed briefs. No. 383, Gibson agt. Shehan; argument concluded. The John Church Company agt. Reynolds; petition for allowance of appeal overruled. Equity Court No. 1—Judge Cox. Wheeler agt. Fidelity Buildirg, Loan and Investment As: tion; Wm. Johnson et al. allowed to intervene. Earle agt. Gibbs; sale by trustees authorized. Eberly agt. Eberly; sale firally ratified and reference to auditor. Connors agt. Murphy; pro con- fesso granted and cause referred to C. E. Thorn, examiner. Pierschynski agt. Pier- schynski; testimony before W. Herbert Smith, examiner, crdered,taken. Wheeler agt. Fidelity Building, Loan and Invest- ment Association; Daniel F. Coleman a lIcwed to intervene. Taylor agt. Taylor; sale decreed, with National Safe Deposit Savings and Trust Company, trustees, to sell. Electrolibration Company agt. Sanche; injunction grant2d; assignment ordered and reference to auditor. Walters agt. Koehle sale decreed, with C. A. Brandenburg, tru: tee, to sell. "Burns agt. Mullett; do. Ham- mond agt. Donovan; Geo. C. Esher made party complainant. Foster agt. Wilson; de- cree dismissing bill. Morrison agt. Brent; motion for receiver overxuled. Circuit Court No. 1—Judge Bradley. Newman agt. Fickling; judgment by de- fault. Alexander agt. District of Colui bia; judgment by stipulation. Brant & Fuller agt. Payne; plaintiffs allowed to de- posit $50 in lieu of bond as security for costs. McKinley agt. Brown; judgméht of condemnation against garnishee. Mayer, Sons & Co. agt. Hannon Bros.; judgment by default. Circuit Court No. 2—Chief Justice Bingham. Belt agt. Magruder; on hearing. Criminal Court No. 2—Judge Cole. United States agt. Marshall C. Williams, housebreaking; defendant withdraws plea not guilty and pleads guilty; sentence jail, ninety days. United States agt. Jos. M. Brown, housebreaking; defendant ar- raigned; plea, guilty; sentence, jail, sixty days. United States agt. Wm. H. Travers, embezzlement; case given to jury. United States agt. Albert Jones, false pretenses; nolle pros. United States agt. Jas. T. Far- rar, grand larceny; on trial. Probate Court—Judge Hagner. Estate of Catharine S. Mix; order ap- pointing Friday, Febrvary 8 to settle es- tate. Estate of Eleaner H. James; will ad- mitted to probate and letters of ‘adminis- tration ¢. t. a. issued to Margaret A. Rid- aic—bond, $000, Estate of Annie F. Bulk- ley; will admitted to probate and letters testamentary issued to Isabella W. Bulk- ley—special bord, $200. Estate of Sarah E. Boudin; answer of administrator c. t. a. filed. In re Margaret A. Shillenburg, guardian; order to invest in real estate. Estate of Henry Prediger: will admitted to probate and letters testamentary issued to Mary Prediger—tond, $300. Estate of Win. Hendley; letters of administration issued to Mary A Herdley—bon.l, $2,200. Estate of Katharine Hilgard; petition for probate of will filed and will partially proved. Estate of John L. Walter; petition for probate filed and order of publication, Es- tate of Mary E. Barnes; petition for letters ot administration filed. Estate of Stella B. Conger; rule on executor returnable February 1. Estate of Francis Turve: final account of administrator passed. Es- tate of Elizabeth Bowden; first account of executor passed. Estate of James Harbin; do. Estate of Clinton T. Azpell; do. Es- tate of James Ruhl; do, Estate of Richard T. Moss; do. In re Chas, Graff; second account approved, INDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS. ACCOUNTANTS . AMUSEMENTS, BUSINESS CHANCES. CITY ITEMS. COAL AND Woon. COMMISSIONERS 0) 5 COUNTRY REAL ESTATE.... DEATHS .. DENTISTRY . EDUCATIONAL . EXCURSIONS . FINANCIAL . FOR EXCHANGE. FOR RENT (Flats) FOR RENT (Houses). FOR RENT (Miscellaneous). FOR RENT (Offices)... FOR RENT (Rooms). FOR RENT (Stables) FOR RENT (Stores). FOR SALE (Bicycles) FOR SALE (Houses). FOR SALE (Lots) FOR FOR SALE (Pianos)... MORSES AND VEHICLES. nm RARE RTRACT AREA AR DANAE RRR RARER RRR RRO DATA AT MEDICAL . 532354 MONEY WANTED AND ‘TO LOAN. PERSONAL PIANOS AND. NS. POTOMAC RIVER BOATS. RAILROADS . STEAM CARPET CLEANING. SPECIAL NOTIC! WANTED (Rooms)... WANTED (Situations). WINTER RESORT! TOMORROW’S STAR. Some of the Special Features of a Splendid Issue. Special articles of unusual merit and interest will be the features of The Star tomorrow. In addition, all the news of the day will be printed and in every respect the high standard of the Saturday edition will be maintained. A special corps of bright and capable writers contribute to its columns. Particular attention is called to the fiction, which is written by the fore- most story tellers of the present day. A+ staff correspondent, who recently witnessed a bull fight in Havana, writes an acecunt cf the brutal, yet animated, and in some respects picturesque scenes. This article, as well as the stories and many of the special articles, will be appropriately il- lustrated. Among some of the features of tomor- row’s issue will be the following: A MYSTERY OF THE CARIBBEAN (l- lustrated). A fascinating story of the mystery of a wrecked vessel from the pen of Julian Hawthorne, the well-known writer. A CARNIVAL OF BLOOD (llustrated). A staff correspondent of The Star is an eye witness of a bull fight in Havana, and of the picturesque scenes and ex- citement which mark such exhibitions. HALL OF HEROES (llustrated). A picture of the statue of Gen. Grant, the gift of the Grand Army, which has never been publicly exhibited here, and is boxed up in the Capitol building. The proposed location in the rotunda, and a plan for placing other statues there. STATESMEN SKETCHED (illustrated). Some interesting personal chats about well-known men in both houses of Con- gress. THE GOODLY COMPANY (illustrated). Tales told by the fireside by veterans, who, after the stormy experiences of life, have come to anchor in a calm port. . PIRATE TREASURE (illustrated). A story of the hidden treasure of Capt. Blackbeard, who, with Capt. Kidd, was one «f the famous pirates on the At- lantic coast during the last century. It is written in the charming style which has given the author, Howard Pyle, a deserved reputation. COREAN COURT LIFE (illustrated). A peep with Frank Carpenter behind the scenes of a glittering oriental show. POETS OF PARIS (illustrated). The so-called ‘“decadents” or long-haired poets and something about their vaga- ries and Bohemian lives, by Sterling Heilig. ~ ABOUT HOUSEKEEPING. Pauline Pry talks brighily about the trials of domestic management and sug- gests a way out. THE GUEST CHAMBER. Sencra Sara tells of the little w: in which a hostess may add to the com- fort of guests. LIGHTING RAILROAD TRAINS. Experimerts that may lead to the adop- tion of electricity. —_—— DISTRICT GOVERNMENT, Sewer Necessary. Health Officer Woodward has certified that the construction of a sewer in Cabbage alley northeast is necessary to public health, ‘ “ Building Regulations. The Commissioners have added the fol- lowing amendment to paragraph 3, section 9, of the building regulations: Snow-breaks, or guards, made of incom- bustible material, shall be attached to all rocfs that have an elevation equal to one- quarter or more of the width of the span of their respective buildings; and the in- spector of buildings is hereby authorized to enforce this regulation and apply it in the District of Columbia. All persons interest- ed in such properties are hereby ordered to comply with this regulation within thirty days after receiving notification from the inspector of buildings, and failure to do so will subject them to the penalties expressed in section 20 of these regulations. Ses Kissed in a Tunnel. A peculiar suit has been instituted at Bulla, Ala, Mrs. Sue Robbins was a pas- senger on the Louisville train the other day; so were Mr. and Mrs. Gariel Lemons, a young couple just married. The train was passing through a tunnel and Mr. Lemons, who had left his wife's seat, just behind Mrs. Robbins, returned to it, as he thought in the darkriess, and proceeded to kiss his newly wedded bride. About this time the train emerged from the tunnel and disclosed that his supposed bride was Mrs. Rokbins, who is a young widow, and she has sued for $10,000 damages for the mistake and will not admit that the act was not intentional. —— Private charity is doing much at St. John’s, N. F., to help those wanting food. The government is instituting the prepara- tery step to provide work for the unem- ployed. Pir. John H. Clark, 1705 N.Y. ave. n.w., says: ‘The ELECTRO- POISB bas been of great benefit to me. I have used it with unfform success for Rheu- matism and impaired digestion.”” It has cured thousands. Sold or rented. Leafets for the asking. (Agents wanted.) J. N. Webb, 728 11th St. dall-l4d FINANCIAL. Business men who make a practice of hav= ing a fair bank balance should consider the ad= vantage of such a balance earning interest. In- terest amounts toe con= siderable in a year or so. Checking against it does not affect it, for the in- terest is figured on ‘‘tav= erage”- balances, and credited each six months. AMERICAN SECURITY AND TRUST COMPANY. Banking House, 1405 G st. Storage Warehouse, 1140 15th st. C. J. Bell, President. Jall-2t The Washington Loan and Trust Company. |OLDERS. ‘d between the dates of January 21 and Febru- ary 1, 1895. ANDREW PARKER, Secretary. GS D. 1895. ja WASHINGT STATEMENT OF THE Ci ION THE WASHINGTON BRICK CO} At the close of busine ember ist, 1S. Capital stock, all $200,000 00 5-10 bonds of ‘the V c 35,000 00 “able in 1903. THEODORE L. HOLEROOK, President and Gen. nager. Subscribed and sworn to before me t h day of January, A.D. 1805. JOSEPH T. OFFUTT, Notary Public. Seal.) THEODORE L. HOLBROO! f Directors. WM. F. MATTINGLY, Cc. J. BELL, GEO, H. B. WHITE, Washington National Building and Loan Association. THE AUDITING COMMITTEE REPORTS EXCEL- LENT CONDITION OF FINANCES. WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 28, 1894. To the Beard of Directors of the Washington Na- tional Building and Loan Associ: tion, Wash- ington, D. C. Gentlemen: Your committee appointed to make an investigation of the accounts and operations of the Washington National Building avd Loan Asso- ciation beg leave to submit the following report: It has been our purpose to examine carefully concerning the ersentinl features of a ‘building association, to wit: First. How much has been paid into the Loam Fund, and whether the same is intact; Second. Ascertain Expense Fund receipts, ac- count for same, and whether judiciously expended; ‘Third. Investigate the plan of making loans and whether securities are sufficient. It is the unanimous opinion of your committee that a most excellent system is practiced in plac- ing loans, and that the greatest care is used to protect the shareholders from any possible loss in this important direction. This is strongly evi- denced by the fact that in making the loans the association bas secured first mortgages upon im- proved real estate, which would bring under a forced sale at least 50 per cent over and abore the full amount loaned in nearly every case. When it is remembered that each month the margin on all loans improves because the same are being regu- larly repaid in monthly installments, there can be no doubt a8 to the absolute security of the Loan Fund. We made a personal examination of every mort- gage, deed of trust (together with the bond and insurance policy in each case), and found the Loan Fund intact and well invested; the securities men- tioned being on deposit with the Washington Loan and Trust Company of this city, as trustee (a financial instituticn having a paid-in capital of $1,000,000). Urder the by-laws these securities cannot be hypothecated nor used, under any circumstances, as collateral. We find that the association has received since the date of its organization in*March, 1893, the large amount of $470,388.24, and that we have Been able to trace every dollar of this cum to either cash and securities um band, withdrawals paid to members (which latter have been promptly paid on demand), cash dividends on paid-up stock or the legitimate expense of establishing, main- taining and conducting the business. ‘The Expense Fund has not only been accounted for and judiciously expended, but an economical policy has permitted the company to transfer from this fund to the Loan Fund as a profit to the share- holders the handsome sum of over six thousand doilars. ‘This 1s considered as gn unusually good showing for the first eighteen months’ business of a ma- tional building and lean association. Before «oncluding our report, we take pleasure in stating our satisfaction with the excellent system of accounting, the ability aad integrity of the management and the general conduct of the af fairs of the association. It v. B. DOLLIVER, P. S. FOSTER. JAMES T. DuBOIs. J. D. TAYLOR. J. B. WILSON. $a10-3t . at office of Room 8, ation. building. ‘Transfer bocks closed from Jant to January 1S. JS. S EDT, President. GEORGE R. REPETTI, 5: ry. §alo-7t RICKEY & SPENCER, — Bankers and Brokers, Dealers in Stocks, Bonds, Grain, Provistons, Cotton, eC. Direct private wires to New York and Chicago. 1417 G Street N.W. Telephone No. 813. @21-1m The National Safe Deposit, Savings and Trust Company Of the District of Columbia. CORNER 15TH ST. AND NEW YORK AVE. Chartered by special act of Conzress Jan., 1867, and acts of Oct., 1890, and Feb., 1892 418 CAPITAL, ONE MILLION DOLLARS. During the Hard Times Meny hundreds of people have found the savings which had been accumulated In better days the one thing which stood between them and absolute want. This should present a striking lesson of the de- sirability of Laving something laid aside for the “rainy day.’ n account with The Union Savings Bank, 1222 F st. n.w. (Four per cent interest on savings accounts. Open until 5 p.m. on gov't pay days, and Saturday even- ings from 6 to 8.) 020 Cc. T. Havenner, Member Washington Stock Exchange, Real te and Stock Broker, Rooms 9 and 11, Atlantic building, 920 F st. nw. Investment Securities. Stocks, Bonds and Grain bought and sold for cesh or on margin. Cotton bought und sold in New York on New Orleans. Private wires to New York, Chicago and New Orlens. Telephone 453. aplo-tr i ANGE, 1419 F et., Glover building. Correspondents of Messrs. Moore é& Schley, 89 Broadwag, Bankers and Dealers in Government Ponds. posits. Exchange. Loans. Railroad. stocks and bonds and all securities Usted on the exchanges of New York, Philadelphia, Boston and Baltimore bought and sold. ‘A epecialty made of investment securities. Dis- trict Bonds and all local Raflroad, Gas, Insurance and Telephone Stock dealt in. American Bell Telephoue Stock bought and sold. a3 LIFD_TONTINE ENDOWMENT AND FAID-UP INSURANCE POLICIES PURCHASED AT A FAIR DISCOUNT. Money loaned on same. ocl6-tf EDWARD N. BURNS, 1307 F st. mw.