Evening Star Newspaper, April 5, 1895, Page 3

7 * Tiutual Reserve Fund Life THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, APRIL 5, 1895-TWELVE PAGES. 3 (————— SPECIAL NOTICES. NOTICE, L. 0. 0. F.—THE OFFICERS AND ME! bers of Union Lodze will meet at their hall MOKKOW (Saturday), April 6, at 7:30 o'clock, to make arrangements for the faneral of P. G., W Ht. Newman. Funeral Sunday afternoon a o'clock. Meet at hall at 2 “Double” Sale de: RICHARD EM) eter : Of Trouserings. I. 0. 0, F.—-MAGENE ENCAMPMENT, Spurred on by the extraore officers and members ai hereby notified dinary success of our recent the death of our brother, William kt. Past nd Patriarch, whose funeral e sale of Trouserings we have place Sunday, afterngon at 2:80 o'clock from again gone into the market late residence, G41 I street southeast. ‘The hase a i oe ag Ma ae and purchased of an importer two lots of the Finest English ‘Troaserings ever landed on this side. We were becoming accustomed to big things, but this far outclasses any pre- Sunday, to aitend the encanpments invited 3E A. CRAWFORD, Patriai SPIRITUATISM—3 GGIE LE OF ering. timore, the woud medium, every FRU Mgr rd during day, for pr te sittings, 905 H st. nw, Every FRIDAY MGHT, Wonn's Hall, Fine Imported English _aptaee <a Trouserings, in new dressy CENTENNIAL COUNCIL NO. 4, SONS OF JONA- stripes, which at even our dab, have moved fiom 904 Pa. 1 figh to 910 Pa. It ave. low prices were $8 and $0. Tp onder, 9007S . cor. F and 10th sts. n.w. r great inducements in the opening of Few business, aps FOR REGISTRATION, WILL the commissioners of pharmacy on MONDAY, April 5, at 11 u.m., at S08 I st. nw. Lby order of the’ board. apo-2t RL. LY) Finest grade of Imported English Trouserings in the most attractive stripes ever shown, so fine, in fact, that we had to put in a number of our $10 und $12 styles, as they happened to be the same. H, See. TRY A ROTILE OF OUR DRIED SHERRY, sl pale, mellow, delightful; or a bottle of our port, They would bring $14 at other Fich, erusty. 35e. eneh. P. R. WILSON, 934 first-class lor S800 by st. n shops. | To orde: Tf you are | Washingt These will be made up in our usual faultless manner, or “no sale:"” Stil a bolt left of that Fine OLD AND SOILED SAND METAL See Koods of all Kinds refinished equal to new. Not brated, froms: ‘which “we are painted over with bronze same making Cutaway Coats done ‘at factory. No | - and Vests SB Polishing and pliting Fee a yeas $20 ELMER TH, CATLIN & CO., Contral Power Station RSI J. S. ‘Drree t 101 Mass, G. Warfield Simpson, Tailor, 12th & F Sts. firm nj p of solved, Mr. Cline p rchasing the int Tyree in said business. All outstanding obliga- tions to be paid by both partics and all ¢ ms to be made by Mr. Cline. The new firm Clay Worsteds” Raging! ke a continuation of the nage so kindly Neloved coin teat: ee We're measuring for lots of those $20 Clay Worsted Diagonal Coats and Vests. ‘Trousers, $5. 1 up. Perfect satisfaction or money back. Home-made and Cut H. R. Bradstree 408 12th st., opposite “Raleigh.” Take Off Your Winter Suit SINGELAR HOW WE CUT SHIRTS so differently from ot tuke your individual Measures just like a custom tallor measures you for a coat—and cut you individual pattern, Lots of shirt makers simply take the size of {oar Beck and length of your arm. But that And wrap it in MOTH PAPER. ‘Then you can t custom shirt making. be sure Tell be perfectly safe agaiust ‘the de- P. T. HALL, Shirt Maker, 908 F st. ‘aps-10d structive moths. Moth Paper fs absolutely za moth proof. The safest, best preventive—far WORK HARD, TH WINTER? BEGINNING To F! You need a good te they're generally disa; ch. Drink M It'll make you strong—builds up the sy: tem—aids digestion, The “Queen of all Beers, None others so delicious. On draught and in scheaper than all others in the end. We have it, in single sheets and rolls. Prices lower than you'd expe: Easton & Rupp, 421 1th St, Popalar-Priced Stationers. Just above ave.)ap5-14d Are an inex- x HOFERAU bottles, here. hanstible source of FRITZ REUTERS, COR. PA. AVE. AND 414 ST. SHIRTS comfort and satis- ap5-10d faction. We make Shirts after carefully taken measurements, and guarantee them to fit’ per- ‘They'll outlast two WASHINGTON, D. C., March 18, 1895. Take notice that the copartnership heretofore existing between the undersigned under the name of Tavemer & Co., coal and wood dealers, 3323 THAT M st, n.w., Georgetown, fs this duy dissolved. sets of “‘ready-mades.” You CLAY 6. NER. choose the patterns you prefer GEORGE OSCAR TAVENNER. FIT —we do the rest." AND IF ‘The undersigned will continne the above bust- mvs in the name of Tavenner & Co., and will pay all debts of the old firm, and is entitled to Fecelve all debts due said firm. apt-3t® SLAY 0. TAVENNER. ENTERPRISE SERIAL BUILDING ASSOCIATION FOURTH SERIES. Subscription books for stock in the fourth series Enterprise Serial Building Assoclation are now open. Payments may be made at the meet ing of the stockholders, in St. Dominic's Hall, 6th and F sts. s.w., WEDNESDAY, April 10, at 8 o'clock p.w., or at the office of the secretary, 682 Pa. aye. bw. DAVID MURPHY, President. JAMES F. SHEA, S¢ TY. ap: you're not pleased with the re- sults—don't pay. FRANK WELLS, apS-l4d Maker of Shirts. 1411 Pa. Ave., ‘Under Willards, MMen’s BI’k English Diagonal 3-Button Cutaway Coats & Vests, $8.50. —not reduced in price, but the other stores’ $10 and $12.50 sort are no better. Notice how fashionably they are cut—the vest is finished with iS DAY tirm of cut tne vest is Gatti, who will contin: notch collar a 1s tand, Nos. 52) to 52 market, battons Only 38.50 under, the tira name of Louts P. Gatth. Al per” 2 sons indebted to S. Gatti & Son will make set- Hements with Louis P. Gattis Gaerr Men’s Suits, $7.75. PHEN . —if you can find your size this is the AVID M. GATTI biggest value you ever were offered. WASHINGTON, D.C., April 4, 1805, "_api-até We will not put. the cece — - TAY] - they must. ‘ere $10, WE, THE SUBSCRIBE! HAVE THIS DAY EN- * $12 . terel Into a limited partnership, agreeable to $12 and $15. To close. milly $7 75 chapter 17 of the Revised Statutes of the United $7.50 for $10 and $12 Spring Over- States, relating to the District of Columbia, and coats—but only a small quantity of do hereby certify that the name of the fim under Which seid partnership 1s to be conducted ts Sent jor “Hoyle & Co.;"" that the general nature of the roe business to be’ transacted 1s the retail drug and harmaceutical business, and the same shall be ransacted in the District of Columbia; that the Rame of the general partner is Henty T. L. Plrle. and. the special, part are Gorge A. rury and Samuel A. Drury, all of the District of Columbia; that the capital contributed by said George A. Drury and Samuel A. Drury is $875 SPRANSY’S, 434 7th St. it each in cash; that the period at witch said rart-| Qyyerl — ,eaetrg, new #908 to have your Fae te ema te a oo, TG) Ines Just arelved—elecante rich and t it will terminate March 20, 1900, . als HARRY. T. L. HOYLE, General Partner. WET. stylish. “Unequaled” values. ap2-td 423 11th st. GEORGE A. DRURY, Special Partner. SAMUEL A: DRURY, Special Partner. mh25-eoiw OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTER IN CHANCERY, No. 128 South Fuirfax street, Alexandria, Va. March 18, 1805. x NOTICE-I have fixed upon MONDAY, the 15th ay of April, 1895, at 10 o'clock a.m., at my office, @s the time and piace when and where I shall pro- ceed to excute the decree rendered by the United States Circuit Court for the Eustern District of Virginia on the 16th day of February, 189, in the chancery suit of George W. Leach, Who sues, &c., complainant, against The Fidelity Building and Loan Association of Washington, D. C., defendant, whereby I am required to ascertain and report all “EXPERT TAILOR, Sues for Damages. Chief Justice Bingham and a jury had before them yesterday and today the case of John B. Battineau against Francis W. Cresby, in which damages amounting te $10,000 are asked because of alleged ma- licious prosecution. In the fall of 1891 the plaintiff was a guest at the Crosby House, this city, con- ducted by the defendant. On the 21st ,of pany November, 1891, Mr, Battineau was ar- Bee dep he Of the deferdant company and all claims) 7 ected on a warrant charging him with GARDNER L. BOOTHE, vagrancy, alleged to have been sworn out mb27-10t* Special Master in Chancery. | by the defendant in order to get rid of tim. NS YING GOODS ON DEPOSIT =, sn He Fulton, upon white, ‘The case was dismissed in the Police with H. K. Fulton, upon which interest 1s due one year or more, are hereby notified to call and | Court, and thereupon Mr. Battineau sued pay ‘interest on the same or the goods will be | thu gefendant. On the stand yesterday Mr. Cn Battineau denied the charges of drunk- mh20-18t* H. K, FULTON, Pawnbrek enness and of misconduct attributed to (OUR HIDING SCHOOL him while a guest of the defendant, and Is now “open for business. Track has been re- | also denied being in arrears as to his board surfaced and put in fine shape; competent instruc- | bill. He claimed that he was a man of tors are always on hand, and you may be sure of | Some property; that he was a reputable Indian claim agent, and denied in any way being a vegrant. In defense, learning to ride in “good form" if we teach you. ‘Ten lesson tickets for $2.00; single lessons, 50c. witnesses testified each; yearl! ticket, 10.00; life membership, seve i. $5 uo. “Prive Of course ticket applic on pur: | that Mr. Pattineau was addicted to intoxi- chase of wheel, if you desire to buy a RAMBLER. | cation while a guest of the defendant, and Mr. John B. Mc formerly a local newspaper man, testified that the plaintiff was anything but a desirable guest, and that he had advised Mr. Crosby to “‘fire GORMULLY & JEFFERY MFG. CO. mh6-Lid i oO FIRES.—FF GIVE ALL the pleasures of an open fireplace with the beat c e] a 1 of a stove. May be used with andirons or grate.| 1m out,” unceremoniously and without 20- per cent ‘discount on Andirous, Portable 2)0l0RY was still on trial this afternoon, — Somewhat Lnproved. The condition of Lizzie Humphries, the little girl who was sS badly hurt at the draw at the Anacostia bridge yesterday, and who was taken to the residence of her uncle, J. A. Ballenger, 1009 11th street $1.50, $1.75 and $2.50 gal. | e7.o3,, 5 sumewhat’ improved and she Used by a number of leading churches. has been removed to her home in Anacostia. 4 To-Kalon Wine Co.,614 14th = aa "Phone. s. Vest Vashington orders tilled e ° ° Nicotine Neutralized through Manogue & Jones, 32d aud M sts. n.w. CHEW AND SMOKE POUCH . TOBACCO. watching us set a large plate of glass. NO NERVES QUAKING. Suppose our workmen felt “shaky?” They can't be—they woulda’t be with us if NO HEART PALPITATING. NO DYSPEPTIC ACHING. . they did. There's satisfaction in having -NERVOUS. ANTIcpyspeptic. ‘The cas Grates, Spark Gi feb-tt J. H. COR te 1 bigh_ grad To=-Kalon Medicinal Port for sacramental purposes, Gas_Logs, etc. Tile Shop, 520-522 13th st. To-Kalon production—st must be rds, G, your glasswork done by an expert—who has the largest stock of plate glass in the elty, isn’t. there? You couldnt want a plate larger than ‘what we carry, be we carry the largest. Chas.E,Hodgkin,913 7th St. “Plate Gluss ‘Expert, ap3-20d This getting of printing out Is one of our biggest ads. When most On mien want it at once they want it < fee pica eee fae, paper Time Byron S. Adams, 51'tit se uw. apt-lid Sixty-five-cent D=-r-e-s-s S-h-i-r-t-s. . ea Se We've always cold these Dress shirts | Others fo estaksee ata Sa Nord at | Se ats,$I1.15 adollar for not bear as good. Are made |= § of W ita muslin, with linen bosoutt v1.50. - 3 ‘ und cuff Lunds and two styles of |Z Just to show you how much better we 2 can serv will sell tomorrow ne ek and asort STIS us make you a 8: mmo Ellery & Ireland, Ty,Gstmen. D apa ar Urops. April Showers fd to lose a little —often eateh people without any rubbers we will sell aud umbrellas. Then a cold ts sure to fol- Jow—that is. if you don't tal somet! it Th Old Reliable Pure LEY e Whisky is a sure Only $1 full qt. harp,8i2 F St.N.W. a gy 22 Q = Assoclation of New York City policy holders can learn something to their advantage Box ro kiving date of cer! their age at such ‘date. ; Jamaica. THREW UP THE CASE Wilde's Suit Against the Marquis of Queensberry Withdrawn. THE LATTER'S CHARGES JUSTIFIED Verdict Was Greeted With Loud Cheers. PROSECUTION WILL FOLLOW LONDON, April 5.—The libel suit of Oscar Wilde against the Marquis of Queensberry came to a sudden and unexpected termina- tion today, shortly after the third day’s Proceedings were begun in the Old Bailey before Justice Collins. Sir Edward Clarke, leading counsel for the plantiff, asked permission on behalf of his client to withdraw the suit, and sub- mit to a verdict of not guilty in regard to the offensive words written by the Mar- quis of Queensberry on the card left at the Albemarle Club by the Marquis of Queens- berry for Wilde on February 18, and which card formed the outward basis of the suit. The jury, under instructions from Justice Collins, ‘returned a verdict ef not guilty, coupled with the statement that the justifi- cation set up as a defense by the Marquis of Queensberry was true in substance and in fact, and that the statement complained of was published for the public good. The verdict was received with loud ap- plause, which was not checked by the pre- siding justice, and the Marquis of Queens- berry was discharged from custody, and the court, left smiling and Shortly after- t a warrant for the-arrest of Oscar Wilde was to be applied for, all the papers in the case having been submitted to the public prosecutor. Last Day of the Trial. Before 10 o'clock this morning every available foot of space in the court room was filled with spectators, who were armed with newspapers and packages of sand- wiches, and who were otherwise ready -to spend the day in court in the happiest and most comfortable manner possible. The Marquis of Queensberry, at 10:20 a.m., entered the court, looking calm and confident ef the result. Promptly at 10:30 a.m. Justice Collins entered, and the court was opened. Oscar Wilde, however, was absent. Mr. Edward M. Carson, Q. C., leading counsel for the defendant, resumed his speech, which was not concluded yes- terday when the court adjourned. Mr. Carson said that he hoped he had demonstrated that the marquis was justi- fied in bringing to a climax in the way he did the connection between his son, Lord Alfred Douglas, and Wilde. Continuing, counsel said that he now approached a more painful duty. It would be his task to call the several young men who would tell their own tales, and who would show that the man Taylor, frequently referred to during the proceedings, was Wilde's agent. It was no wonder that the Marquis at Queensberry protested against the in- timacy between his son and Wilde. The wonder is, counsel said, that the man had been so long tolerated in London society. Wilde’s conduct in regard to the boy at Worthing, continued Mr. Carson, was an instance of his audacity. He picked up this toy on_a pier and introduced him to his family, dressed him up as a gentleman, and put a public school colors upon his at. Mr. Carson was continuing his denuncia- tion of Oscar Wilde when Sir Edward Clarke and others of Wilde’s counsel left the court room for consultation. The Case Withdrawn. They soon returned, and Sir Edward asked for permission to interrupt the pro- ceedings. Then, amid a most impressive silence, the leading counsel for the plain- tiff announced tne withdrawal of the case on behalf of his client. The chief concern of Sir Edward Clarke seemed to be his de- sire to justify himself in undertaking the case for Wilde. He said that after con- sulting with his client, who, by the way, was in the room to which his counsel ad- journed, and who left the building hur- riedly when Sir Edward Clarke began his statement, he asked to withdraw the suit, and on Wilde’s behalf to submit to a ver- dict for the marquis of not guilty in re- gard to the offensive words.. Counsel said that he did this more especially in view of the extracts which had been read in court from Wilde's novel of modern social life and from the magazine, “The Chameleon.” Mr. Carson here interposed, saying that if there was to be a verdict of not guilty it also involves a verdict of justification, as the case of his client must succeed upon that plea. i Justice Collins said, as to the jury put- ting any limit on their verdict, the words complained of were either justified or not justified. If the jury consented to the course suggested and were to return a verdict of not guilty they were also to find that justification. set up by the defense was true in substance and in fact, and that the words complained of were published for the putlic benefit. Verdict for the Marquis. The jurymen consulted together for a moment and then, without leaving their seats, they returned a verdict as directed by Justice Collins, namely, that the Mar- quis of Queensberry was not guilty of libel and that the words he had written on the card, which formed the basis of the suit, vere published in the interests of the pub- lic The verdict was received with loud ap- plause In court, and Justice Collins made no attempt to check it The Marquis of Queensberry was then dis- charged from custody and left the court triumphant, smiling and surounded by his friends, Z The defense, it appears, had a long array of witnesses on hand, including waiters employed in the hotels of Paris, London and other cities which Wilde had fre- quented. ‘At the close of the proceedings it became known that a warrant for the arrest of Oscar Wilde was to be issued. Counsel for the Marquis of Queensberry have written to the public prosecutor, inclosing copies of the statements made by all the witnesses for the defense and also inclosing the short- hand notes taken at the trial, in order that they make no miscarriage of justice. Warrant for Wilde's Arrest. Qscar Wilde has-written a letter to the newspapers in which he says: “It was im- possible to prove my case without putting Lord Alfred Douglas in the witness box against his father. Lord Alfred was ex- tremely anxious to go into the Lox, but I would not allow ft. Rather than put him in such a painful position I determined to retire from the case and bear upon my n shoulders whatever shame and igno- miny might result from not prosecuting the Marquis of Queensbery.” = Later in the day application was made at the Bow street police court, before Sir John Bridge, the magistrate, for a warrant for the arrest of Wilde, and the magistrate granted the application. Wilde was arrested at the Cadogan Hotel. NOT BOTHERING ABOUT IT. triumphant, No Advices at the Britis: Foretyn Of- fice Regarding the Ethelred. LONDON, April 5.—The British foreign office has received no advices in regard to the alleged firing upon the British steam- ship Ethelred off Cape Maysi, Cuba, by a Spanish gunboat while the Etheired was on her way from Boston to Port Antoniol, ‘rhe officials of the foreign office ere not making any inquiries on the sub- ject. British Troops Again Engaged. LCUTTA, April 5.—A dispatch re- ceived here today from Simla says that the first brigade of the British expedition against Umra Khan, of Jandol, the in- vader of Chitral, which got through the Malakand pass and advanced to seize the ‘anks of the Swat river, has been engaged with the enemy. No details are given. Confident.of American Friendship. MADRID, April 5.—The Correspondencia today publishes the following official note: “We are in a position to declare that the attitude of the United States toward Spain in everything concerning Cuba, as in all other questions, is inspired by ‘sin- cere and loyal friendship, as has always been the case in the past, and as it will ecntinue in the future.” THE OFFICIAL WEATHER MAP. EXPLANATORY NOTE: Observations taken at 8 a.m., 75th meridian time. Solid lines are Asobars or lines of equal alr pressure,.drawn for each tenth of an inch. Dotted lines are isotherms or lines of equal temperature, drawn for each ten degrees. Shaded areas are regions where rain or snow has fallen during preceding twelve hours areas of high and low barometer. ‘The words “igh” and “flow” show location of Small arrows fly with the wind. LOOK OUT FOR STORMS. A Promise of Ruin Saturday and Saturday Night. Forcast till 8 p. m. Saturday—For the District of Columbia, Maryland and Vir- ginia, fair, followed Saturday by rain; warmer; southeasterly winds. The storm central Thursday morning rerth of Montana has advanced to South Dakota, where it presents features calcu- lated to cause severe storms over the great lakes tonight and Saturday, and will prob- atly produce an area of rain, which will cover the eastern districts Saturday and Saturday night. In advance of the storm center there will be a marked rise in tem- perature, and its passage eastward over the central valleys will be followed by much colder weather in the western and southern states tonight. In this section rain will probably set in Saturday, and much higher temperature will prevail tonight and Saturday. During Saturday the winds will increase from the southeast, and by Saturday night will prob- ably be dangerously high along the middle Atlantic and New England coasts. Sunday promises to be decidedly cooler in this region. ° Condition of the Water. Temperature and condition of water at 8 a.m.: Great Falls, temperature, 48; condi- tion, 8; receiving reservoir, temperature, 50; condition at north connection, 36; con- dition at south connection, 49; distributing reservoir, temperature, 25; condition at in- fluent gate house, 36; effluent gate house, 36. Tide Table. Today—Low tide, 11:04 p.m. Tomorrow—High tide, 5:02 a.m. and 5:23 p.m.; low tide, 11: .m. and 12:01 mid- night. Range of the Thermometer. The following were the readings of the thermometer at the weather bureau today: 8 a.m., 48; 2 p.m., 62; maximum, 64; mini- mum, 42. A TWENTY FOUR PAGER. Some of the Fentures of Saturday's Mammoth Star. ‘The Star will again be issued in twenty- four-page form tomorrow, and its readers may well congratulate themselves on the rich treat in store for them, The following are some of the features to which special attention Is called: EASTER MUSIC (illustrated). How the day will be celebrated in some of the Jocal churches. FOR DRILL HONORS (llustrated). ‘The companies that will represent this city are in full tide of preparation. Scenes at the armory, THE EXPLOITS OF / BRIGADIER GE- RARD (illustrated). The conclusion of Conan Doyle’s graphic tale. FRENCH POLICE METHODS@{Mlustrated). Sterling Heilig visits the central depot in Paris and tells of the hardships and tyranny of prison life. MATTER OF SKIRTS (lustrated). The latest news about this important dress feature, with incidental comments on the downward course of sleeves. DIPLOMATS IN CHINA (illustrated). Frank G. Carpenter relates. curious facts about American officials in the far east. MURUAGA’S SUCCESSOR (Illustrated). A sketch of the career of Enrique Dupuy de Lome, the new Spanish minister. A WOMAN'S TAILOR. What Pauline Pry saw and heard in a day in the work shop. ORIGIN OF EASTER. Some of the quaint and curious customs of the day, and how ‘the date is deter- mined. A FRIEND OF LINCOLN. A chat about the veteran politician, Ly- man Trumbull, who is still active at an advanced age. 2 THE FOOD WE EAT. An investigation into the nutritive value of foods, with dietary standards for home use. ATTRACTIVE WOMEN: Senora Sara explains the real meaning of being “left out of things” and tells the result of mental and physical neglect. UNCLE SAM’S FOSSILS. Some of the interesting novelties which have recently been added to the Na- tional Museum collection, URBAN RAPID TRANSIT. Parents should teach children to be care- ful, for there is constant danger to life and limb. THE “MISTIS” PROBLEM. ‘The trials and tribulations in the life of a servant described by a colored vet- eran in service. FLOWERS FOR EASTER. ‘The extent to which they are used in church decoration, and the kinds most popular. LITTLE TRAV. A charming short stery, written exclu- sively for The Star by Louise R. Baker. = The Work of the Relief Committee. Judge C. C. Cole, Mrs. J. W. Babson, Mr. 'T. W. Noyes and Col. Tracy, superintend- ent of charities, representing the central relief committee, under whose direction the work of relieving the poor during the past winter was conducted, had a long confer- ence with the District Commissioners yes- terday afternoon respecting the closing of the work of the committee. The Commis- sioners were desirous that the committee should not adjourn sing die at this time, but should consider the subject of the most efficient organization in future relief werk, and investigate various methods of relief through work that have beén utilized in other cities, including the Detroit potato patch scheme, with the vieW of ascertain- ing how far, if at all, they can wisely be adopted here. The Commissioners will sub- mit their request in the matter in the shape of a letter to the relief committee. The District Commissioners have ap- proved the following apportionment of the poor fund, as recommended by the super- intendent of charities: For the physicians to the poor, $7,200; for medicines and print- ing of prescriptions, $3,700; for the Homeo- pathic Dispensary, including medicines, 3500; for the Eastern Dispensary, $500; for the Woman's Dispensary, $50; for the Newsboys’ and Children’s Aid Society, $500; for the Hope and Help Mission, $500; for the Aged Woman's Home, $300; for coffins for the indigent dead, $300, — Sons of Jonadab. The sixth anniversary of Faith Council, No. 13, Sons of Jonadab, was celebrated Wednesday evening. A large attendance of members and visitors was present, and, after several interesting addresses had been delivered, a fine collation was enjoyed. Among the visitors were J. J. Weed and J. W. Nichol. The entertainment was in charge of the following committee: C. B. Allen, chairman; J. E. Toone, W. J. White, D. F. McDonald, James Harper and J. L. Fuller. AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN. Many Local Notes of a General In- terest to Citizens. Mrs. Mary E. Frizzell, widow of John Frizzeil, died Wednesday at the “old store house,” on the canal road. Her hus- band, John or “Bull” Frizzell, as he was known, on account, of his great strength, was 4 very conspicuous figure here. He was particularly noted as the man on whose head the Chain bridge fell. The structure was being put on a proper line after the prime construction. Frizzell was a workman on the bridge and was standing bereath it just after it had been raised on jacks. The span canted and threw the bridge out of plumb, causing it to fall. #rizzell was caught on the head. His skull wae fractured and necessitated trephin- ing. Temporary Pastor. Arrangements were yesterday made by the official board of the Dumbarton Avenue Church through which the Rev. Peyton Brown was secured to take charge of the church for a period of six months, it being believed that the Rev. Dr. Stitt will be in- capacitated for pastoral duties for that time. If in the meantime he should re- cover sufficiently, Mr. Stitt will assist the temporary pastor. Rev. Mr. Brown was a former head of Dumbarton, and is thoroughly acquainted with the congregation. At present he is without’a charge, and on the supernume- rary list, at his own request. He resides in the first ward, Washington. a Mr. Brown will occupy the pulpit on Sun- jay. . Mr. Stitt’s condition continues to encour- age his relatives and congregation. Today he will talk to Mr. Brown as much as ad- visable on church affairs. Notes. A. Lee Lowe has bought of Thomas H. O'Nelll house and premises 1220 Warren Gith) street, having a frontage of 12 and a depth of 60 feet, to a 10-foot alley. The body of Charles Plater, the colored man who fell from the gangway plank yesterday while wheeling stone on one of the Mohler scows, at the quarry to the immediate west of the Aqueduct, was re- covered at 3 o'clock yesterday and taken to the seventh precinct morgue. Harry White, a well-known colored man, was found dead in his bed this morning at Tenleytown. He retired last night as well as usual. Deceased was a contracting party under the old corporation and was very favorably known. Harry White at- tended church last night and no one even entertained a thought that he was sick. His death was due to a sudden attack at the heart. The District government is constructing a sewer extension at the corner of 37th and Prospect to carry off the flow from the Georgetown College grounds in wet spells. Heretofore the drainage from the large field to the southeast of the college building has poured out into Prospect street, keeping the roadway a continual pool. ——___ HE MAY CONTEST. Judge Cole Refuses to Set a Verdict Aside. et Another step was taken today in the con- test over the estate of the late Annie Northcutt, well krown in a certain section of the city as Stella Horton, when Judge Cole refused to set aside a verdict render- ed several weeks ago, declaring George H. Northeutt of Harford county, Md., to be the legilimate son of the woman. ‘Phe woman died here March 7, 1893, and by an alleged will made shortly previous to her death, left her estate, estimated to be worth about $50,000, to Mira Dugan of New York, a half sister, and to Jos. H. McCann, a resident of this city, said to have been a friend of the deceased woman. Another alleged will of an earlier date, dis- posing of the estate among relatives, was brought to light, but, being contested by Mrs. Dugan and McCann, was set aside. Meartime, young Northcutt made his ap- pearance, claiming the right to contest the later will on the ground that he was the legitimate son of the dead woman. The Probate Court thereupon certified the sole question of the young man’s alleged re- lationship and legitimacy to the Circuit Court, for trial by a jury. This trial took place before Judge Cole several weeks age. Northcutt introduced testimony tending to show that he was the issue of a lawful marriage between the dead woman and a man named Northcutt in California; that upon his father’s death his mother brought him to Washington, snd that she subsequently placed him in the care of a charitable institution in Bal- timore. By that institution, the boy showed, he was bound out to a farmer in Harford county, Md., where he grew to manhood. He never saw his mother, it was said, after she placed him with the institution, learning of her residence here and death by an accident. The jury returned a verdict after a hotly contested trial of several days, declaring the young man to be the legitimate son of the woman, whereupon Messrs. Shillington and Forrest, ecunsel for Mrs. Dugan and McCann, moved to set the verdict aside, on the ground that the woman’s alleged declarations were not sufficient to sustain it, Messrs. Glassie & Son, representing the young man, contending, of course, that they were. Judge Cole, in an elaborate opinion, today sustained the verdict, and refused to set it aside. While the verdict merely grants young Northeutt the right te contest the will, it is understood that the case will be carried, on an appeal by Mrs. Dugan and McCann, to the Court of Appeals. —_.__ On Suspicion. A man who gave his name as Charles Goldsborough and his occupation as that of a painter was arrested yesterday om sus- picion because he was trying to dispose of a gray ulster for $1.50. He was locked up, and the police are looking for the owner of the coat. THE B. & 0. CROSSINGS The Commissioners Urged to Secure Indictments. © A REPORT CONSIDERED = TODAY Matters Discussed Behind Closed Doors. GARBAGE REGULATIONS The District Commissioners behind closed and guarded doors considered several mat- ters of importance today. The first of these was a report made by a subcommittee on railroads of the North- east Washington Citizens’ Association call- ing upon the Commissioners to urge the At- torney General to present to the grand jury certain facts relative to obstructions maintained by the Baltimore and Ohio rail- road along its line, upon which to base in- dictments. Application was made to the Commission- ers for the report, but they refused to en- tertain the appeal of a Star reporter. What the Report Says. The report calls attention first to the fact that March 2 the attorney for the District, in an opinion, took the position that if the Baltimore and Ohio railroad crossings con- tained obstructions so as to impede the passage or transportation of persons or property along the same, the company may be indicted for maintaiming a public nu’ ance. Attention is then called to the fact, which it states is well known, that many of the crossings of the railroad, especially the crossings at 3d, 6th, 7th and K_ streets northeast are obstructed dail: At North Capitol and D streets steaming locomotives, it is stated, habitually stand, impeding traffic. Similar obstructions and impediments to travel, the report states, exist at E street, Massachusetts avenue, F, G and H streets, where cars frequently-stand. At the intersection of 2d and I streets the roadway is carried over the railway by an old wooden bridge fifteen feet above grade, the respensibility for its maintenance be- ing in dispute between the District authori- ties and the railroad company. This bridge is believed to be unsafe for heavy loac and the chief of the fire department has in- structed his men not to cross it with ap- paratus. At this intersection, the report States, I street is annihliated eastward to 6th street. On 8d street from H to K street travel is obstructed because of the impossibility of crossing over the railroad tracks. At the Intersection of 6th and { streets the railrogd company has erected and maintains an embankment abcut eight feet above grade, which is an obstruction to travel. At the 7th street crossing, the report states, the railroad company hes erected and mainiains an embankment about six feet above grade, which is considered a great obstruction. At K street, 8th and 9th streets(, the street intersections have no crossings pro- vided. The entire bed of railroad, the report sets forth, from 2d street, Is from twelve to fifteen inches higher than the level of the road bed prior to 1885. The report calls special attention to the government reservation qt H and Ist streets and Delaware avenue, which, it states, is occupied by tracks of the rail- road, freight cars being kept standing there continually. On Delaware avenue front of the reser- vation the Baltimore and Ohio railroad maintains and operates a massive derrick about 100 feet long, which is a great ob- struction to travel. The report is signed by the following members cf the subcommittee: W. J. Friz- zell, H. H. Martin and W. O. Miller. The Commissioners, after informally dis- cussing the report, came to no conclusion, but it is expected that action upon it will be taken tomorrow. The new specifications and regulations to govern the garbage service in the District, which were printed exclusively in yester- day’s Star, were also discussed, and some time was snent by the board in discussing a new amendment to the building regula- tions, which, if adopted, will allow house projections in Georgetown and upon su- burban streets less than sixty feet wide. ———— THE COURTS. Court of Appeals—Chief Justice Alvey and Associate Justives Morris and Shepard. Admissions, Belva Lockwood and Leo Simmons. No. 417, La Tourrette - agt. Fletcher; argument concluded. No. 422, Baltimore and Potomac Railroad Company agt. Webster; do. e Equity Court No. 1—Judge Cox. Granite State Provident Association agt. Hertford; pro confesso against defendant granted. Walker agt. Bird; sale finally ratified. Circuit Court No. 1—Judge Bradley. James T. Glenn agt. People’s Fire Insur- ance Company; verdict for plaintiff for $1,500. National Metropolitan Bank agt. Howlings et al.; judgment by default. Coates agt. Capital City Benefit Society: judgment of J. P. affirmed. Galliher & Bro. agt. Summers; judgment by default. Circuit Court No. 2—Chief Justice Bing- ham. 3 Newman agt. Baker; bill of exceptions signed. Ware agt. Prov. Relief Association; affrmance of J. P. judgment. Battineau agt. Crosby; on hearing. Criminal Court No. 2—Judge Cole. In re estate of Annie E, Northcutt; mo- ticn for new trial overruled. Probate Court—Judge Hagner. Estate of Albert Wallace; final notice naming Friday, May 10, for ling es- tate. Estate of James M. Reynolds; notice of appeal from decree of Mareh IS filed. Estate of Jennette B. Giles; will filed. In re Simon Wolf, guardian; order allowing guardian to pay mother of wards $25 per month for each ward. Estate of Elizabeth ‘Staley; petition for probate of will fled and order of publication. In re Levin J. Woolen, guardian; order allowing guardian to re- imburse himself for money advanced for support of ward. Robert M. Reilly appoint- ed guardian to his minor children; bond, $1,000, and order assigning wards’ ‘contin- gent interest in life {Insurance policy. In re E. G. and Alice Hutchinson, minor; Jas. C. Hutchinson appointed guardian; ‘bond, $2,000. Estate of Wm. Fletcher; order au- thorizing administratrix to employ counsel to prosecute claim. In re Thos. M. Flelds, guardian; petition for instructions filed. In re Mamie E. Norment, guardian; order authorizing change of investment. ‘Estate of Frances Nevitt; will admitted to probate and letters testamentary granted to Peter C. Kelly; bond, $600. Estate of Elizabeth M. Gulick; final account passed. Estate of David Patterson; report of auditor filed. Warrants Not Issued. The warrants applied for yesterday by representatives of the Anti-saloon League have not yet been issued, nor is it likely now that such warrants will be issued, un- less Mr. Thomas, the attorney, gives orders to this effect. The persons for whom the warrants are wanted are acting under or- ders from the excise board. There is some talk of the league beginning mandamus proeeedings against Mr. Pugh, the assist- ant attorney, to compel him to issue .the warrants, but this course, it is thought, would avail nothing, for even if required io issue the warrants, the Commissioners could, if they so desired, order the attorney to nolle pros. them. A Bad Fall. George W. Taylor, a young man twenty years old, living at 915 N strect, was found on the parking in front of his house about 6:45 this morning. He was in an uncon- scious condition when found, and it was supposed that he had walked out the third- story window while delirious from pain. He was not seriously injured. Dr. Schlegel attended him. ——S Washington Boys. The latest edition of “The Princetonian” shows that in the junior class at Princeton College (as revealed by the examinations for the first term, just finished) that Wash- ington has two honor men, Wallace D, Mc- Lean and William Sowers, sons of the deputy health officer and Dr. Sowers. Young McLean, it will be remembered, won the medal for the best examination for ad- mission to the college three years ago. ANDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS. AMUSEMENTS . ATTORNEYS: INESS CHANCES. CITY ITEMS...... COAL AND Woop. aoe DEATHS... DENTISTRY EDUCATIONAL, Baawe FINANCIAB FOR EXCHANGE... FOR RENT (Flats) For FOR FOR For FOR RENT (Houses) RENT (Misceilaneo: RENT (Offices). RENT (Rooms). (Stables). RENT (¢ SALE (Bic 2 (House (Lots). ND ORGA ‘OMAC RIVER BOATS. Prop STEAM CARPET CLEA stor: WAN Cots) WANTED (Miscellaneous) Rooms) . Ce eC et ANCIAL. sesoeecesosessotsesees 3Speaking of the $“Trust Department,” that little booklet, entitled “The Company is and ° e i that an individual form of society. nt in all forms of tions of life, where 4 is incapable of acting ® . ¢ A merican Tr eL\ Security Co, POROOSOSSOSOS c. 3. LL. PRESIDENT, RANKING iUUSE, 1405 GST. STORAGE WAREHOUSE, 1140 15TH. PEECSILP OOS TS OTE PALO SI IDS dotponttine Fourth ‘monthly, meetin ser ‘ ained, ‘TUESDAY EVENING, th instant, at $ o'clock, at’ s.w. corner Pa. ‘ave, dnd ivth si.’n.w. Shares’ $1.00 cach per month, The business of the first, second and third months of this series being closed, $4.00 per share will have to be paid ‘k taken now. Interest is allowed at 6 per cent on stock with- wn om ‘canceled in settlement of joans. AS much as $200 per share may be obtained as loans, at touch less ‘cost than through outside sources, Average amount leaned per share on 56 sh res at last meeting was 31 BAN), the monthly paymeat stock and $1.00 as interest. y mone or more shares at the aasure of the borrower, and monthly payments thereby reduced. he arrangement for-distributing a growing sur- plus has shortened the mouthly payments to mi- ture stock or cancel louns In first series to the ex- tent of $17, A like application of a pro rata share of the sur- plus will be made in maturing shares of each se- rhes. : > Come in with us, our management has been a careful one. ‘The association will be a sure source of profit to you. Either of the undersigned will receive your Subscriptions: Thomas Dowling, President, 12 E st» n.w. lor, Vice President, 1218 F st. nw. V. H. Wetzel, 5 35 Host. now. Edward 8. », 1907 Pa. ave, nw. NURS. Pa. ave. and 20th st. nw, Q st. in.) Wn. R. Brown, cor. Levi J. Bryant, 1st James H. Byr: John Columbia st. now. 713 Market space. . 5 17th apt-st a NE, ENDOWMENT AND PAID-UP NCE POLICIES PURCHASED AT A AIR DISCOUNT. mey loaned on same. ptf EDWARD N. BURNS, 1307 F st. nw. CITIZENS’ EQUITABLE BUILDING _ASSOCLA- TION OF GEORGETOWN, D. C. Corner 3ist und M streets nw. Office open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. TWELFTH SERIES OF STOCK, Books are now open for subscription to 12th series, ADVANCES, $200 PEI! SHARE. REPAYMENTS, TWO DOLLARS PER SHARE PER MONT! PAYMENTS ON 3 SHARE PER MONTH. Borrowers only pay #ix per cent for the use of money. No charge made for commissions oF premiums. + S. THOS. BROWN, President. EDGAR FRISBY, Vice President, Savings and Trust Company Of the District of Columbia, CORNER 15TH ST. AND NEW YORK AYB. Chartered by special act of Conzress and acts of Oct., 1890, and Feb., 1892 CAPITAL: ONE MILLION -DOLLARS, SAFE DEP ARTMENT. Jan., 1 iT 1 Rents safes inside burgiar-proof vaults at §% per annum upward. SAVING BANK DEPART! Deposits received from and interest allowed on $5 Loan ‘on real i y is 1 deposttory and trust funds and acts as admi ecutor, receiver, ass and € of all kinds. Wills prepared by a competent attorney in dally attendance. DER, President. First Vice Presi E. FRANCIS RIGGS. Treasurer. ALBERT L. STURTEVANT, Secretary. JOHN C, WILSON, Trust Ofticer. aps W. B. Hibbs, Banker and Broker, 1421 F Street. Private wires to New York Stock Exchange. - New York Cotton Exchange. Chicago Board of Trade. mh25-164 The Union Savings Bank, 1222 F Street N. W., Pays four per cent interest on savingsaccounts. Open until 5 p. m. on Govern- ment pay days and Satur- day evenings between 6 and 8. 20-200 ‘CORSON & MACARTNEY, MEMBERS OF THE NEW YORK’ STOCK EXCHANGE, 1419 F st., Glover building. of Messrs. Moore & Schley, Correspondents Mesers. ley, © Bankers and Dealers in Government Bonds, ‘Deposits. Exchange. Loans. Railroad stocks and bonds and all securities listed on the exchanges of New York, Philadelphia, Boston and Baltimore bought and sold. ‘A specialty made of investment securities. Dis trict bonds and all local Railroad, Gas, Insurance and Telephone Stock dealt in. ‘American Bell Telephone Stock bought and sold. aai Cc. T. Havenner, Member Washington Stock Exchange, Real Estate and Stock Broker, Booms 9 and 11, Atlantic building, 930 F'st. nw. Investment Securities. Stocks, Bonds and Grain bought and soid foe cash or on margin. So bought and sold in New York on New leans. Trivaie wires to New York, Chicago and New Orleans. Telephone 453. aplo-tr LOANS ON LIFE, ENDOWMENT, TONTINE OR Gistrivution policies our specialty. Money ad- anced on stocks, bonds, trusts and other ap- io 3 proved collateral. ° YERKES & BAKER, 40 to 46 Metserott blig. Jals-te