Evening Star Newspaper, February 21, 1895, Page 7

Crowned With Success. 2s ‘The efforts of the “Prize Winners” * © © © of the Bread Contest, which took gee * during the Pure Food Exposition at . Convention Hall, were crowned with ‘ success. Their triumph over the other contestants was well deserved. ‘They knew that good bread could only be made from the best flour—hence Flour. fg the cook’s pride. It bread, lighter bread, reeter bread and bet- Wm. M. Galt & Co., “Whol jesalers,’ It COR. 1ST AND IND. AVE. N. —do not put up with inferior laundry work when you can get the best in America by sending your laundry here. You can’t get any but the best work from a $50,000 plant— using nothing but pure filtered artesian well water—the best wash- ing ingredients—and managed by experi- enced launderers. Drop a postal and our wagons wiil call. ¥. H. WALKER & CO, YALE Steam Laundry, MAIN BBANCH, 514 10TH ST. N.W. "Phone 1092. av Plant, 43 G st. nw. Brains : and Hats Go together. It was a fortunate purchaso—that lot of new spring hats—$3 and $4 qualities. Bought the lot from our manufacturer, and will price them at $2-sumple hats, that’s why. A chauce to put brains and hat together—we have the hat. JOSEPH AUERBACH, 623 Penna. Ave. F-3m An ideal “‘wheel"—the COLUMBIA. Sctentitieally constructed so as to give the most strength with the least possible weight. Easy running—durable—with no in- tricute mechanisms to get out of order, Pri iced to $100. Learn to ride at our academy. It's easy when we're th teachers. DISTRICT CYCLE CO., 452 Pa. Ave. er a k With Gas. You don’t use candles, so why cook with coal, when gas is so much easier, cleaner and cheaper? Bvery sort and size of good codking stove, range, ete. We Geliver, put them up and sak lees than you pay for tnferior ones else ING STOVES, $1 UP. Gas | Appliance Exchange, 1428 N. Y. Ave. fe21-28d ie AMON AN SAK AMMAR HMRI RN a od a Imported FRENCH PEAS, 15C. Exceedingly choice goods, sold at an unheard-of pos ey ge 8 : cert eps one seld to >, ae at e this price. C. Witmer & Co., Fine Grocerfes an@ Purveyors, 1918 | Pa. Ave. {21-2800 _ (Buy Your Silverware Our reduction, sale om I ING AND PLAT- uu 6 eal dollar they spend. Everything in the way of Silver and Plated Ware shares fn this price re- duction. It's ap Cahoon | that'll be remembered if you grasp it Carl Petersen, 47-429 77H sr., OPP. LANSBURGH BROS." ee sae mw ar) ee = Pure dri you want ere nickel plated, ee 90e., | $1.40. size’ for 33e. C.A. Muddiman,614 12th st. MASKS, all iakers sell for individual and We ‘also have an No trouble to show them. handsome, 427-3 We Make Old Gowns ‘Swell’ bandsome— them all the fashionable an dee—without the slightest, injury, to delicate =. Xo Ppping required by , our , process. wis —= Be only, if desired. Drop pa 1 Fischer,906 G Ste po0-108 THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1895-TWELVE PAGES. WOODWARD 7 LOTHROP, 10TH, 11TH AND F STS. N.W. es CLOSED AT 1 O'CLOCK FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, WASHINGTON’S BIRTHDAY. Friday and Saturday, Children’s Days, WHEN SPECIAL PREPARATIONS ARE MADE FOR THE YOUNG FOLKS—WHEN BOYS', GIRLS AND INFANTS’ OUTER AND UNDERGARMENTS AND OTHER DRESS REQUIREMENTS, PUB- CHASED UNDER FAVORABLE CONDITIONS, ARE OFFERED AT EXTRAORDINARILY LOW PRICES. SOMB SPLENDID VALUES FOR THIS WEEK. Remnants Are the only goods we coax you to buy—they’re @ business loss that’s counted on; they’re in the way; take them. It means « saving of s quarter, third or half to you. ‘Tomorrow promises profit- able buying to all who take advantage of the various classes of goods to be offered. There are piles of remnants—“‘odd lots," “broken sizes and assortments,” “short Iengths,"” things that are mussed and soiled from handling; Glassware, Tinware, &c., that is chipped, scratched or dented, and va- rious other classes of goods that come under the head of remnants. Special attention {s called to Dress Goods Department. A long table will be filled with remnants—lengths large enough for a Gress, a separate skirt; Just enough for # child’s dress often. All sorts of lengths of all sorts of stuffs, The prices we have put on this week's gathering should sell them quickly. Please Take Particular Notice. It frequently happens that remnants are closed out early, and late comers are disappointed. We advertise exact quantities so far as practicable, but first comers must always have the first chance, and they are apt to come early—many of them are here at 8 o'clock, when the store opens. ‘We make this statement that all who read our advertisements may understand that it is out of our power to prevent such disappointments. ‘THE FOLLOWING IS BUT SUGGESTIVE OF TOMORROW'S REPORT. Millinery Department. 8 Trimmed Hats, the last of the winter stock. pope to $1.00 ache” Were $3.50 to $6.00. a Cloak Department. 4 All-wool Cheviot Jackets, and silk lined, stylish Sizes 32, 36 & ‘8 Reduced from 1 Navy Blue Cheviot Long Gol Gout silk lined Reduced from $18.00 to $12.50. (Bd floor - pe, -lith st. building.) Suit Department. A small lot of Strij ae Figured Princess Cloth Wrappers, nearly juced from $1.25 to Toc. ne Cashmere Wrappers, 1 Iaxender. 1 1 pink te Size 3 4 and $6.00 38. Reduced from $5.00 ful’ Mint, "Size $6 Reduced trom 4 ‘A small lot of Figured and Striped Silk Blouse Waists. Sizes 88, 40 and 42. Reduced from $3.00 10, Seed Striped Shirt Walsts. Size 42. Reduced $1.50 --10th st. building.) Fur Department. 1, Fine eed Wool Seal Cape, bear collar and Reduced from $38.00 to $25.00. e Pap ae Capes, 241 D to. $5. or Tack “Astrakhan Capes gia, 30-inch, satin ned. Reduce mL o 2. 3 ‘Black ‘Astrakhan Capes, 24-inch. Reduced from 16.50 to $10.00. ur hot. Sreterseceeenensssess -1ith st. building.) Shawl Department. 4 Hand-knit cream, pink and bine. Reduced from, ae Lie 'tna. 1 $2.0) <a 6 Pink and ‘Hoods. Reduced from $1.25 to be @d_ oor eceecccet at st. building.) Misses’ Depa partment. ete Cloth Baa Size 14 years. Reduced from $0.00 to $3.50. 2 Mixed Cloth Long Clouks, with capes. Sizes 4 and 14 years, Woduted frou $7.00. to, $0.00. Mixed Novelty, Cloth Long Cloaks, with Sizes 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 years. Reduced $15.00 to $8.c0. ‘A sinali lot of Disses’ Navy and Black %length Cote from Jackets, half silk lined, large pearl buttons, Sizes 4 years, Reduced from $15.00 to $1.50. a “Boor! 22% ‘st. buliding.) Boys’ Department. res Chin ‘hilla cree es Sizes 8 and 4. Reduced SS. be wir ‘wool “Reefer Sults. Sizes 8, 4 and 5. Re duced from $7.50 to $3.65. Pa Junior $ —— Sizes 3 and 4 Reduced from 08 t 52.7% BN small jot of Imported Wool Tam O'Shanter Caps, sa! lined. Reduced from $1.75 oa ee Reduced ma $7.50 ape Overcoat. Size’ 8. to $1.93. -10th st. building.) Linen Department. 2 dozen % Damask Napkins, slightly damaged. Beduced from $2.50 to $1.96 3 Fringed Cloths, colored border, 2x3. Reduced from 50. to to_$2.50. 11 Damask Fe all phe openwork border. Reduced from 87igc. to (2d floor. 11th, st. building.) ebotiesse Blanket Department. 1 pair 12-4 Ca Blankets, soiled. Reduced $35.00 to $24. 1 ne 4s. 00 te citornia Blankets, soiled. Reduced 0. pa Plush Robe. Reduced from $15.00 to 2 Crocheted Spreads, crib size. Reduced from 7S to G0e. (2d floor.....-+06 1ith st. building.) White Goods Department. 11 Remnants Figured Sw! htly soiled. Re- duced from 25 to oe doa coated 9 Remnants Bedford Cord Lawn, 8 to 10 yards. Reduced from 8 to 5e. y: (2d. door, crisigesses Hlth st, butlding.) Knitted Underwear Dept. $ Women’s Gray Cotton aud Wool, Ribbed Lda Sizee 3 and 4. Keduced from 7 to 50e (ist fleor.. 1009 st. bldg.) SEES Glove Department. 5 pairs Women’s 8-button k th Me etal Sucde Gloves, tan and gray.” Sizes DY, 6 and Oe. Reduced from $1.00 to Sve. (ist floor ++--11th st. annex.) gesee geese: Fiannel Department. 1 Ejght-yard length French Wrapper ane ed blue, figured, faded. Reduced from 65 to 25c. +++-11th st. bldg.) Dress Trimming Dept. 18 yards Gray and Silver Soutache Braid. Re- duced’ from $1.35 to 50c. for the piece. yards Jet Edge. Keduced from $1.25 to T5e. for the piece. 3's yards Blue and Silver Braid, 2 inches wide. Reduced from $1.58 to 40c. for the piece. st oor Lith’ st. bldg.) Jewelry Department. tof, Smuill ot of Peusl Beads. Reduced from 10 3 odd Side Combs, sterling silver t dived trun ORE oe sr ay fd ‘aod’ allver. Reduced trom (st floor. ++-11th st. bldg.) Art Needlework Dept. BP al Cloth Suchet Bags. Reduced from 17 "4g Tiand-painted Pincvsitons, heart and diamond shapes. Keduced from 76 to boc. tol pilamd-painted Suchet Bag. “Reduced from 73 10378 mped Linen Center Piecas. Reduced from TS to Sve. (ist floor. Lamps, Clocks, &c. ap}, Boudclr Lamp, damaged. Reduced from 60 te {Banquet Lamp, silver and onyx. Reduced from $8.50 to $5.00. 1 Silk Shade. Reduced from $10.00 to AH 00, Shade. Reduced from $3.00 t amp, gilt and onyx. Tieduced from Reduced from $35.00 to to $10.00. Night Lamp, glass. Reduced from 25 to 15e. 1 Inkstand. Reduced from 75 to Boe. 1 Letter Reduced from $1.35 to 50c. 1 Mirror, gilt frame. Reduced ‘from $5.00 to giitisress doth ot bldg.) Traveling Gosds Dept. ane hor be eee sh. ese binding, 1 ‘Tieavy Canvas Trunk. Reduced from $2.95 to states Alligator Cpe Bag, slightly dam- ; grain leather. Reduced from scoeeeees1Oth st. Bldg.) 9, Men’s Department. 15 pairs Heavy Merino Half Hose. Sizes 9%, 10 and 10%. Reduced from 19 to 12%%e. * es, tans and rows Sizes ™%, Reduced frou, $1.00 t 4 pairs ‘Fan Undressed Kid Gloveost Tinea. Sizes 7%, Sty and 9. a from window display. Re- duced frem §1.: 10 $1.00. 25 pieces Winter, Underwear, white and colors, including some of American Hosiery Co.'s make. Shirts 42 and 44. Drawers 28, 30, 40 and 42, Re- duced from $1.50, $2.25 and $2.50 to $1.00 a gar- Colored Percale Shirts, stiff bosom, with two collars and one_ pair cut All slightly sotled. Sizes 14, 1414, 15, 1544, 16, 16% and 17. Reduced from $1.50 to $1.00. 1 Eiderdown Flannel Dressing soe 36-inch size, soiled. Reduced fi 1007 F st. bldg.) (ist floor, Umbrella Department. 1 Women’s Brown Union Silk e et omen 1 ion Umbrella. 1 Women’s ¢ Reduced from Reduced ria’ Uo Umbrella, Dresden ball handle. t jmabrella, poor-shaped ban- hangeable Silk Umbrella, red , slightly scratched. Reduced +1000 F st. bldg.) Upholstery Department. 50 Muslin Curtain Corners. Reduced to 25c. each. anh Irish Point and Muslin Curtain Corners. Re- ced to 00 Irish Point ‘ana Real Lace Curtain Corners. educed to 50c. each. 7 Heavy Irish Point and Real Lace Curtain Corners. Ked 1.00 e: Samples of Tapestries at 5e., 10c., Soe. and We. cach. e.,sereen Frame, soiled. Reduced from sce pair Muslin Curtains. Reduced from $2.50 to ca Muslin Curtains. Reduced from $2.25 to pale at Point Lace Curtains. Reduced from Reduced from $10.00 to $15.b0" to $10.00. jh palr Vortieres. Reduced from $5.00 to 44 pair Porti (4th toor.. Black Goods Department. 1% yards 60-inch Cheviot. Reduced from 94 to Soe.” for the piece, % yards 44-Inch Crepon. Reduced from $7.13 to $6.09 Tor tho piece. yards 50-inch Serge. Redueed from $3.30 to for the piece. 3 yards St-inch Whipeord. Reduced from $1.00 to Ge. for t 5% yards SERS Reduced from $4.86 to $3.79 for 84 yards 47-inch Gray Cheviot. Reduced from = 13, - 50 for the piece. S4-inch Cheviot. Reduced from $2.83 to $1.80 tor the pi Big yards 44-inch Novelty. Reduced from $7.00 to $4.50 for the piece. (ist floor... -Annex to 10th st. bldg.) cies! aa Corset Department. 4 irs ‘“‘Sonnette’ Corsets, short waist, well Sizes 18, 29 and 30. Reduced from $1.00 (2d tloor......+. Annex to 10th st. bldg.) Women’s Muslin Under- wear Department. 6 Muslin Gowns, square yoke of tucks and insert- ing, Hamburg ruffle a: neck and sleeves. Re- duced from 75 te 5c. 8 pairs Canton Flannel Drawers, ruffle of Ham- ced from $1.00 burg, yoke band, well made. (24 Boor... -10th st. building.) o Infants’ Department. 8 ‘Terry Bath Wrappers, buttons down front, fancy hood. Reduced from $1.75 to 5c. ‘A small lot of Fine Gingham Dresses, five ie Reduced from $4.00, $4.75, $5.00 and $0. 75 to $1 2 White Pigue Coats, deep collar, a with embroidery, full from $9.50 to Bi floor. . . seccoeece tS st. building.) Japanese Department. 1 Large Satsuma ei slightly damaged. Re- duced from $3.50 to $1. An odd lot of ‘Teupots. Reduced from $1.50 and sleeves. $2.00 to 3 Paper Screens, 4-fold, 6% ft., damaged. Re- duced from $2.25 to $1. 1 Talzan Vase, cover broken, suitable for lamp. Reduced from $6.00 to $3.00. (Sd Boor. . Picture Department. 2 Keal Pastels, panel, shape, gilt frames. Re- duced from $1.95 to $1.00. it Picture, gilt frame, Reduced from $3.95 chocolate frames. Reduced seees-Ist_ annex.) 'y green frame. Reduced from Reduced ™). 14x28, white frames. Reduced from 2 French | Pictures, duced from 95 to 50e. to toe. gilt frame and mat. 5 to fancy white frames. Re- Reduced 0 39¢. “10th” st. Souvenie Department. 5 Puintings, 7x9 inches. Reduced from $1.25 to 1 Hand-patated Rose Bowl. Reduced from $1.25 +-11th st. bldg.) building.) 0 75 (st tloor, Bicycle Department. ’ “Majestic? Bicycle. Reduced from $65. 00 ta 850.00. 1 Boys’ Bicycle. Reduced from $19.00 to $15.00. (4th floor. -10th st. building.) China Department. J piace Set, imperfect. Reduced from $6.95 to PGnina Cospldors. Reduced trom 50 to 390, 1 Yellow Mixing Bowl, damaged. Reduced from prated Ice Cream Platter. ace Reduced from so cat Jot of Decorated Plates. Reduced to ‘a “Sinail lot of Decorated Coffee Cups. Reduced to 10e. each. Gth floor. . c 10th st. building.) = Housefurnishing Dept. 2 os “Farina” Saucepans. Reduced from 50 1 ‘Stcam Cooker, “Reduced trom $1.75 to $1.25. 1 Japamned, Bread Boz, large ‘size. Reduced Granite Iron Butter Kettle. Reduced from Pi 50 to $1.00. i Large Oil Heater. Reduced from $10.00 to 100. (eee Cake Closet. Reduced from $1.50 to i Infants’ Tub. Reduced from $1.25 to $1.00. a et Eas Board. Reduced from $1.00 to ce Painted Tub, damaged. Reduced from 75 to re ae a Umbrella Stand. Reduced from --11th st. building.) Toy Department. 1 Peat Ao slightly damaged. Reduced from $7.50 9 Steenanieal Reduced from 45 to 1! A small lot of alls, slightly damaged. |B to Be. reduced to l0e. & lot reduced to 25e. dan Pees + seecee-JOth st. building.) Woodward & Lothrop. MOSES’. Thursday, February 21, 1895. They'll Wash And Never Fadel We've had them washed right here in the store—scoured them—botled them—subjected them to the severest treatment—and yet they hold thelr colors—look as good after Washing as before—and just as bright and They're remarkable CRETONNES. There are 9 patterns of them, and they're clear. only ar: 15 CENTS A YARD. More rearly worth {t, too, than most Cretonnes of the present day. Splendid materials for LOOSE COVERS. We'll make them up to order for you at quite modest < MOSES sons, F and ith Sts. near M. W. B. 1t Storage Warehouses, 22d st. SOS POS POCO SSE TOG SSTTESCTOSSS 2 Ladies In Society, Languid, tired and nervous from the incessnnt round of wayeties—will find THOMPSON'S “COCA WINE” a most coca leaves—prepared in most palat- able form by the addition of native claret. Its exhilarating effects are felt_almost immediately after taking. = C775. PINT—in BOTTLES. w. ‘Thompson, , oe mouPHARMACIST, $ SPTsosesososesesecoessseses > ee ee ee Ba ber’s Itch” delightful and refreshing tonic. It CAN BE AVOIDED: contains all the virtues of the green so. ALL OTHER CHRLEATIONS ERUPT! T Di but Ra. dor, ‘edie IN on LOOK GUE WINDOW AND SEE OUR RAZOR STROPS aC WILL KEEP YOUR 4 LL GRADES AND A’ Viaittous Prices. $Perfect Shaving Brushes, soc. Each. Bristles rever come out. TOPHAIT’S Trunkand Leather Goods Manufactory, 1231 Penna. Ave. N. W. a it Factory, 1218 and 1220 B st. LOLSIGIPSSIIIHOHOHSEOD Selling Out - Harness. ‘The Harness Department must go! We will henceforth devote our entire attention to the making of Trunks and Bags and shall offer every set of Harness, Separate —— Collars, ete., In stock at cost price to get ———— rid of them as early as possible. You can —— expect such bargains as these: A $15 Busey Harness for $11.25. A $28 Surrey Marness for $21. Kneessi, 425 7th St. fe21-20a OVELY Lace CURTAINS An os ense_ variety of mee A cut of 25 PER CENT OFF S1.¢ (ore) SIER PHICES PREVAIL NOW, Seo, too, that WHITE ENAMEL BED we are A PAIR selling at $6.95. There's nothing a UP. ‘prosching if at the price in the city. THE HOUGHTON CO., - nd 24 F Street N.W. In A Trice. Low we extract teeth. There fe 08 pain, though, no shock, ho. prostration afterwards, Oug method is, therefore, FAR AHEAD of any other In which annesthetics need hardly say that last resort. whe to mend the ailing tooth end the tooth, s extraction, 60c. Other operations pro rata. Evans Dental Parlors. 1217 PENNA, AVE. N.W, f21-244 AAW RAE An eS, Buttercups=-19¢. We'll celebrate Buttercup Day again tomorrow. Have ve it at least once a or else you candy cxters would protest. A very tempting assortment of choice flavors for Thurs- Price still more ing—19 CENTS Gill’s “i, uth & F Sts. 21-200 WE WILL BE OPEN TOMORROW, And examine the eyes of any one that cannot get out except on holidays. f21-tf 15¢, CRYSTALS, i106. All work guaranteed for 1 yea BUCHANAN BROS. Speclalist In Swiss and English Wat: fi4-1m*-8 A. KAHN, Watel ker io. ie 204 10TH R SO! w. t Lining, Felts, Fire Brick and Clay, Asbestos, aints, Brushes, Lime, Cement, two and three- ply Roofing Mater! We charge for beat AG Officers Elected. At a recent meeting of the officers of the Woman’s Relief Corps the following trus- tees were elected for the Woman's Relief Corps Home: President, Mrs. Susie Mc- Cabe; vice president, Mrs. Mary M. North; treasurer, Mrs. S. J. Neale; secretary, Mrs. V. M. Calhoun; Mrs. A. C. Starky, Miss Maria Jorda, Mrs. Alice Burgess, Mrs. I. Cowling and Miss Minnie Cowling. The home was incorporated two years ago and there is projected the erection of a hand- some building near the city. — Found a Baby. Last night about 11:45 o'clock Policemen Gibson and Vandewalker were passing the Northern Liberty market when their at- tention was attracted to one of the doors by a white object, which, upon examina- tion, was found to be a basket in which was a baby apparently five or six days old. The child was well dressed; there were blankets and other covering to keep out the cold. There was nothing about the basket to indicate what brutal and in- human mother had pershitted her offspring to be put out in the cold at so late an hour, and the infant was sent to the Wash- ington Hospita) for Foundlings. TOO MUCH TERRITORY Large Beats Assigned to Individual Polioe- men Growth of the Force, but Larger In- creases Needed — Some Sample Patrols. Well-informed persons on police matters in other cities are constantly surprised to learn of the small number of policemen who are on duty to protect life and prop- erty here. Until enlightened it is the nat- ural supposition that Washington is as well protected as other cities, and when it is learned that the force is proportionately smaller than in nearly any other place it is hard to understand the reasons that actuate Congress, Being the capital of the nation, the police duty to be done here is perhaps different from that in other places, and it is the opinion of persons who have some idea of police business that a larger number of officers should be provided than are required for cities even larger than this. There is much government property here to be protected, during the sessions of Con- gress the Capitol has to be watched, and there are detailed at the Executive Mansion a number of officers, who do the work of ushers, doorkeepers and messengers, as well as police duty. Then, too, at official receptions policemen are detailed, the Pres- ident’s receptions taking off the streets a large number of officers. There is no pro- vision for supplying the places of these men, and, naturally, parts of the city have to go virtually unprotected. As it is, the beats of the men are large, and each time these men are taken off duty a doubling of beats is rendered necessary, and a single cfficer’s beat is so large that he could not Fossibly hear the report of a pistol shot or the toot of a whistle from one end to the other. Large Beats. The beats have to be made large because of the small number of men given the city by Congress, and many of these large beats are covered by one man. In some instances two men do duty at night where only one can be spared in the daytime, In the third precinct, for instance, which embraces a large part of the northwestern section of the oity, there is a beat which covers all the ground between 20th and 23d streets south of Pennsylvania avenue. This includes part of the reclaimed flats, which at times requires much attention, be- cause of the numerous lawbreakers who are to be found there. The adjoining beat covers the corresponding territory west of Rock creek. North of Pennsylvania ave- nue there is a beat that extends to L street with 18th and 2ist streets as its eastern and western boundaries. Even in the business sections of the city the beats are large, and unless citizens volunteer to do police work, violators of the law find it an easy matter to escape. In South Washington there are some ex- ceptionally large beats. One beat takes in the section between B and D streets and from 7th street to the river. On this beat is the bureau of engraving and printing and other government property, as well as a part of the river front. The beat just south of this extends from D street to the river,and takes in all the flats eastof the Long bridge, as well as the bridge itself across to the Virginia shore, In other seo- tions of the city the beats are correspond- ingly large, those in the county, of course, being much larger than in the city. Some Increnses. When Maj. Moore took charge of the force in June, 1886, there were but 267 men on it, and twenty-nine were detailed. To- day there are 464 men, with eixty-one de- tailed. As already stated, many of these men are detailed where special officers, it is thought, should be provided. Several men are detailed to do duty at such places as the work house, District building and Police Court. At the last mentioned place there are three men detailed, when the police think court attaches should do the work. Besides the sixty-one detailed men there are several who should be pensioned, but who cannot be put on this roll because of the lack of funds, and this makes a further decrease in the number of men in active service. * When Major Moore assumed charge of the force he was given to understand that great things were to be done. The chief made an early start to get an increase, and the first year he succeeded in getting an addition of ten men, Two years later he got an increase of thirty-three, and in 1890 Congress opened its heart and made ion for the appointment of fifty-six Each year since an increase of ten men has been obtained, until, as already stated, there is a membership of 464 men, includifg one superintendent, one captain, two inspectors, nine lieutenants, thirty- one sergeants, 240 privates of class 1 and 180 of class 2% This year’s appropriation bill, as passed by the Senate, provides for a further increase of ten officers and one inspector. The privates of class 1 receive a salary of $75 a month, while the second-class privates are paid Each member of the force is required to pay $1 each month to the pension fund. During the past few months some radical changes in the rules have been-made, the chief one being a provision for keeping the records of the members, the lieutenants being required to show each month whether each man ts efficient, highly effi- cient or inefficient, and promotions to the second class are made from those who have been rated as highly efficient for at least one year. fee Marriage Licenses. Marriage licenses have been issued by the clerk of the court to the following: F. F. Fletcher, United States navy, and Susan Hunt Stetson of this city;Wm. H. Lewis and Jonn'e Acwith; Norton M. Little of West Duluth, Minn., and Ella D. Davis of this city; Michael J. Daly and Nellie M. Raed: Geo. R. J. Newman and Lizzie Manley; Edwin B. Donaldson of Falls Church, Va. and Lillie May Elton of Baltimore, Md. Philip A. Gauley of Boyd's station, Md. and Nellie Sheehan of this city; Wm. G. Strickler of Front Royal, Va., and Mattle G. Baxter of Charlottesville, Va. dolph T. Violett of Fairfax county : and Rosa E. Cassell of this city; Henry Lanford of Spartansburg, S. C., and Annie §. Bladen of this city; Joseph Coakley and Georgiana I ohn E. Bonnine and Car- oline L. 3 Selgel; ‘rank K. Hottal and An- nie R. Walls. ee A Street Cleaning Suggestion. To the Editor of The Evening Star: Could not the Commissioners be persuad- ed to clean or make the Metropolitan Rail- road Company sweep the filth (excrement) frcm the P street bridge, which the com- pany’s snow plow has swept from its tracks on to the footwalk on either side? SINE CERA. Wills Filed. The will of the late Josephine W. M. Sherwood, dated June 4, 1894, and filed yesterday, names her widower, Thos. H. Sherwood, as executor, and makes him sole beneficiary. ‘The will of the late John A. Smith, dated January 15, 1895, also filed yesterday, names Dr. Arthur W. Taneil as executor, and divides the estate among his children. =< Death of Dr. McWhorter. Dr. W. D. McWhorter, a well-known phy- sician, died yesterday at 801 llth street northeast. Interment will be at Chantilly, Va. ee Creditor’s Bill. ‘A bill tn equity was filed yesterday by the Harrisburg Casket and Manufacturing Company against Mrs. Willie M. Sigour- ney and others, to enforce a creditor's bill of $84.45 against the estate of the late Charles F. Sigourney. Oldest Inhabitants, ‘The Association of the Oldest Inhabitants will hold a public meeting in their room in the Corcoran building tomorrow morn- ing at 10:30, to celebrate Washington's birthday, as it has been their custom year- ly ever since the existence of the society. Washington's farewell address will be read by Mr. C. H. Trunnell, a member, and an opening address will be delivered by Mr. E. R. McKean, followed by Mr. J. A. Wineberger on the “Meridian of Washing- ton and of the District of Columbia;” also the prominent points relating to the same; both members of the society. AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN. Work in the Churches and Other Local Notes. ‘The Rev. Stanley Billheimer’s sermons on “David” are the cause of a large increase in the attendance at the Lutheran services here. The new minister is proving a power in his church. His installation has not taken place, yet he has already settled down earnestly to pastoral duties. He in- tends to inaugurate many progressive movements to increase the membership. Mr. Billheimer recognizes the value of young men and women to a church, and will encourage thelr attendance in every manner not opposed to Lutheran custom. He is fresh from the Gettysburg Theolog- ical Seminary (where his father is a pro- fessor), and this being his first charge he is particularly anxious that it should ad- vance in every way possible. In spite of the desire of the large churches to take the West Washington charge as a dependency, Mr. Billheimer insists that it remain inde- pendent. With the concerted efforts of himself and congregation the Lutheran Church can not only stand alone, but prog- ress rapidly. As to the possibility of the removal of the Gettysburg seminary to West Washington, talk of which was re- cently rife, Mr. Billheimer says it has pass- ed. it will remain at Gettysburg. Exten- sive improvements are being made to the original buildings. Fort Reno Reservoir. Excavations at the Fort Reno reservoir have been completed. Good weather is now being waited for that the concrete lining may be put in properly and under the best conditions. The dimensions of the big hole at the top are 310 by 109 feet. The dimen- sions at the bottom are 278 by 77. The reservoir's capacity will be four and a quarter millions of gallons. So fa, includ- ing the estimated cost of lining, aces have been spent upon the work. pumps that are now being set up in the U street force house cost $45,000, while the 31,500 feet of twelve-inch main that have been laid in connection with the work have necessitated the expenditure of nearly $40,- 000. This makes a total outlay of $95,000. The value of the ground occupied at Fort Reno is not considered in this, as it was presented by large land owners of the vi- cinity. New England Affair. ‘The entertainment last night at Grace Church, denominated as “A New England supper and singin’ skewl,” was full of in- teresting features In addition to the “gingin’ skewl’ choruses, there were juve- nile recitations and musical reditions by Misses Brodt, Grimes, Master B. Campbell, A. Howell and Master Edwin Balinger. The latter is a mite of a fellow, but has a most decided musical ability. — The choruses were “Jingle Bells,” “‘Pea- nut Song,” “Aunt Dinah’s Quilting Party” and “Good Night.” “Auld Lang Syne” was sung by the en- tire assemblage. The affair was a big suc- cess. Those in the chorus were Wm. McShea, Mrs. Bause, Mrs. Schutt, Miss Grimes, Miss Magruder, Miss Norton, Mrs. Huber, Mrs. G. Bause, Mrs. M. Balinger, Mrs. M. Taylor, Miss Laura Benton, Miss Lily Benton, Messrs. B. Jett, A, Howell, B. Campbell, R. Balinger, H. Boyd, C. Schutt and A. Hess. Notes. At 10:46 No. 5 engine and her men turned out in response to an alarm locating a fire in Cocper Shop alley, between K, 31st, 32d and Canal streets. A frame building had caught from a stove. The roof of the house was eaten entirely by the flames. It was in control of the fire before the en- gine was summoned. The property was occupied by Samson Hardy, colored. Mrs. R. T. Arlow is the owner. There was no one in the house at the time the fire orig- inated. Tonight the children of the M. P. Sun- day school will hold a reception to their parents. A big time is anticipated. The Rev. Mr. Graham, the pastor, is not expected to be present, as for several days he has been confined to the house through an indisposition resembling grip. —S— GENERAL NEWS NOTES. Gov. Atkinson of Georgia has been called on by the citizens of Harris county, near the Alabama line, for aid to protect them from the depredations of colored men, who burned the house of Capt. Clark, comman- der of the Gordon troops, destroying much of the equipment of the company, and com- mitted other unlawful acts. Threatening letters have been sent to white people. The Tennessee legislative committee ap- pointed to investigate charges of fraud in the election of governor has decided that the charges in the several counties are suffi- cient to warrant investigation. The com- mittee will go to the counties in a few days and begin the hearing. The North Carolina house of delegates has passed the election bill just as it came from the senate; also a senate bill to re- duce and equalize the charges of leaf to- bacco warehouses, Arrangements have been completed be- tween France and Portugal for the convey- ance to and treatment in the hospital at Mozambique of French soldi who may be wounded during the Madagascar cam- who took aa overdose of morphine, from the effect of the poison. An Englishman is in New York investi- gating the wholesomeness of the American oyster. Thos. D. Hobson, late assistant postmas- ter at Portsmouth, Va., has been acquitted on oo misappropriated government ‘unds, The new United Service Institute in Whitehall, London, was formally opened yesterday by the Prince of Wales in the presence of a most distinguished company. ‘The report of a possible war between Chile and Argentina over a boundary dis- pute is declared to have no foundation. A verdict of $10,000 has been rendered in the breach of promise case of Nellie Kee- gan of Pawtucket, R. 1, against Dr. Chas. Mendenhall of Columbus, Ohio. Menden- hall is twenty-seven years of age. He failed to put in an appearance when the case was called. Ex-Alderman Joseph Martin of the sev- enth district of New York died yesterday in that city. He was the Tammany leader of the seventh district, having succeeded Geo. F. Roesch eighteen months ago, when the latter was elected a civil justice. J. B. Lutz & Co., the largest retail hat concern at Knoxville, Tenn., has made a deed of trust to James 8S. White. First oa second-class creditors will be paid in ‘u George J. Gould, when asked yesterday re- garding the report that a plot had been dis- covered to abduct his two sons, Kingdon and Jay, said he did not believe that any such scheme had been concocted. He also denied that a so-called body guard was now in attendance when his children went out for a walk or drive. A photogravure copy of the Gilbert Stuart portrait of Washington will hereafter hang on the walls of each one of the public schools of New York. They will be the gift of the New York State Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. A bill ordered to a third reading in the New Hampshire legislature is intended to prevent runaway couples from other states from coming to New Hampshire to be mar- ried. It requires that all persons desiring to be married shall file notice of their in- tentions five days previous to the issuance of the certificate, or if they are not resi- dents they must give five days’ notice. The decisicn of the collector of internal revenue for the New Hampton, Iowa, dis- trict that co-operative creameries are sub- ject to the provisions of the new income tax Jaw has caused quite a surprise in that sec- tion, where creameries are almost as nu- merous as school hous: The French council of state has decided that if the German reichstag should vote to pay bounties on sugar exported from Ger- many, steps should immediately be taken by the government to counteract the effect of such bounties in the French markets. Mrs. W. A. Waley brought suit recently against John R. Ervin of Muncie, Ind., for $6,000, claimed to have been lost by her husband while gambling in Ervin’s gam- bling rooms. After a sensational trial a verdict was rendered for $5,400. James B. Leake of Hannibal, Mo., thinks he has fallen heir to an estate in New York city estimated to be worth $100,000,- 000. His grandfather, James Leake, and two brothers named Meredith and John, emi- grated from England at an early day. John settled in New York and amassed an im- mense fortune. The Missouri legislature has adopted a resolution favoring the removal of the capital to Sedalia, in case that city agrees to build better buildings than those at Jefferson City. Citizens of Arizona are hostile to the proposition of the War Department to re- move the troops from San Carlos Indian agency. paign. Harry 8. Voss of Richmon SOME EXCITEMENT Caused by an Attempt to Secure a Child. There was a lively scene enacted on the street in Northeast Washington near Sth and D streets yesterday afternoon, in which a husband and his wife and mother- in-law figured. The man was L. W. Bent- ley, a former cierk in the census office, and the trouble resulted from an effort on his part to carry cff his eleven-months-old baby. It appears that Bentley and his wife are not on the best of terms, and have not been since the husband drew his last month’s pry. The wife has lived at the house of her mother, Mrs. Bryan, at 418 D street. The mother-in-law objected to his Mving at her house unless he paid up the board bill for himself and wife, so she says, and yesterday he came to the house and carried off the child. He was followed by his wife and mother-in-law, whose out- cries attracted a large following. Police- man Barney happened to come along and see the crowd, and he went in to investi- gate. When he learned of what had hap- Pened he advised the husband to give up the child, which he did. The baby was not in- jured during the exciting episode, and is how safe in its mother’s home. This morning Mrs. Bryan and her mother visited the Police Court and asked for a warrant against Bentley for alleged threats toward his wife. They were referred to the district attorney. —_——>—— James Thomas, colored, of 1435 Pierce place was taken suddenly ill at the corner of 9th and C streets about 7:30 o'clock this morning. He was taken home in the pa- trol wagon. John Peyton, a colored expressman, was moving furniture for Charles Hance yes- terday afternoon, and when near Howard avenue and 7th street his horse ran away. The wagon was upset and the furniture damaged to the extent of about $50. MARRIED. McMILLAN—FIELDS. At the bride's residence, ts on Sunday. February 17, 1895, Wy ane ME TRA ©. McMILLAN and ain Mali TF —+0+—___ DIED. ALEXANDER. At Laurel, Ma, Bebraary, 20, 1895, W. ALEXANDER, 1895, at bis le, Rev. WM. 07 in the fifty-fourth year of his age. Interinent at (the family burying ground Fray. se BOYLE. On Wednesday, February howe, “Scotland,” near Hyatterite K. BOYLE, bruary 22, at 10 o'clock a vited to attend. BRAUN. On Feb: DOLE OTTO BRA| Annie Braun, 149 D ‘street southeast, aged ten Years, one mouth and two days. Rudolf has gone to join bis angel brother, Left us ere be knew life’s woes and care; Mag. we all mest again in heaven fate beyond. here there's no in, no dark : parting PHS SISTER ALICE Funeral private, (Baltimore Correspondent please copy.) BROWN. On Wednesday, February 20, 1895, at § nm =< W. BROWN, in the sixty-ninth year of bis Funeral from his Ganguterss residence, 1020 Bd street northeast, at 2 o'clock Friday. BURNS. On Wednesday, February 20, 1895, at 4:45 p.m., JAMES, beloved tusbaod of Margaret Burns, 0 'native of ‘Trough, County Clare, Ine- northeast, Reguiem "mass at St. o'clock a.m, Interment at Mt. Olivet cemetery. Friends and relatives invited to attend. RAN. On Feb: 1895, in the city New Yor, RHODA Codes wife of Funeral Saturday, February 28, at 10:30 a.m., from urch of St. Francs Xavier, West 16th aS New York. 2 CUTTS, In Bost 17, 1805, MAR- THA JerransoN Hack ‘COUTTS, aged ser- enty Intermea at Oak Hill cemetery February 20. * DONALDSON, On the morning of eet 1. 1895, JOHN T., son of ‘Cornelia Donaldson, aged twenty-two years sant three ay Funeral will take place from Mount Olivet Cau! Jexandria Virginia, Friday, the inetant, at 2 o'cloa = EARNEST. Sndaenly, St. at 2 I street_northws on February irs. BETTIE TAY. BARNEST, | Si widow of” = Joseph Barnest Orange, V (@uiludelplia and Richmond papers please copy.) * GRANGER. Suddenly, on Thureday, Sets ious, at 6 am, of membranous V. Granger, rivate, from her late residence, 22 Ai wat ae EDNA, youngest child of James W. W. and Linas peaks meee ape Anacostia, Saturday, February 23, omy. a2. fa “WiLBON “GHA, descbsey of Richard eleven = Funeral private. > this life sea eaanal aa s 9:30 a.m., after @ short and theo Scith Ghristinn fortitude, em “Hake loved wi ete Wm. Geo. How 2855 ay miss Gear, No one e’er can tell. LOVED ONES. Notice of zt ar hereafter. ((Baltimore papers HOU’ ber residence, 427 7th iy 5 re" g Re a aaa, a Sh eight = Funeral services on Friday, the 224 instant, at Dominic's h, whefe solemn Do said. Funeral will leave Bouse af 9:50 a.m LAWTON. At bis residence, 87 Sth avenue, Kew SAMS MO LAWTON, bistand of Gaughter’ of the late papers please copy.) -. February 20, = at 7 Pat On 1B HANSON, youngest son and Nannie R. Morgan, es months. Funera) from parents’ residence, on Canal road, Saturday, February 23, at 2 o'clock p.m. Friends aud relatives invited to attend. (Baltimore pers please copy.) Fe NALLY. Suddenly, on Tuesday, February 19, 1898, 30 a.m., ADA, beloved wife of Solomon (nee Gise). from ral her late reside 1120 B street northeast, Friday, February at 2 o'clock. Relatives and friends invited to attend. (Cum- berland, Md., papers please copy.) Be SMITH. On Wednesday, February 20, 1895, VIR- GINIA A., wife of George W. Smith of the Post Office Department and sister of Gen Ainger, formerly postmaster of this city. Funera! services and interment at Napoleon, Ohio. * STEPHENS. On Wedresday, February 20, 1895, at the residence of Mr. Jos. A. enue southwest, of typhold puonnonia, WILLIE G. STEPHENS ‘of Wost- moreland county, Ve, in the twenty-third year of his ay Funeral Friday, February 22, at 2 p.m., from Fifth Baptist Church Mission, 4% street near N street southwest. Relatives friends are respest- fully invited to attend. WILSON. On Trurstay, Febroary 21, 1806, at 11 a.m., Mrs, ELLEN WILSON Notice of funéral hereafter. . In Memoriam. STEELE. In loving remembrance of our beloved ‘daughter, ALICE B. STEELE, who died Feb ruary 17, 1894, one year ago. Loved in life, in death remembered. PARENTS. In loving remembrance of SAMUEL WILKERSON, who died eleven years ago to day, February 21, 1884. So healthfol, hopeful, happy here, ‘None did perceive his exit nigh; No sign in sadness did appear That he 60 suddenly should ate. . MOTHER'S GRIEF. ; } 4 Seededeegeented sedenieatosostosines FOR MAKING FINE CAKB Cleveland’s Baking Powder HAS NO EQUAL. Cleveland's Baking Powder, the best that money can buy. Cleveland Baking Powder Oo, 81 Fulton st., New York.