Evening Star Newspaper, July 26, 1895, Page 3

———— SPECIAL NOTICES. .- SINCE THE FAMILY LEFT TOWN WHERE DO YOU DIXE? We know you're not getting better dinners than those we serve <donbt If you get, a good. All the cholcest ‘good things’? that’re seasonable ‘Most delicious you ever tasted. Service coaldn't be better ery day from 4 to 8—S0c. on our bill-cf-fare. Sa 1 to 2. a KEUTER'S, COR. FA. AVE. AND 4% ST. ©. C. URYAN, GROCER, WII, FILL ALL ORD! until further notice from J. H. Magruder. 141 N.Y. ave, Tele] Sy2-8t NOTICE OF REMOVAL. ‘4 ‘The undersign-d rebuilding, from 12 THEO. A. Loans. and Rents. ©. L. HARDING, Atchitect. Jy19-1m OFFICE OF THE POTOMAG INSURANCE COM- PANY OF GEORGETOW: 1219 32d st., Georgetown, D.C. ‘The annual meeting of the stockholders for the Lurpoce of electing twelve drectors to serve for the ensuing year will _be held at the company’s offi , UST 5, 1895. Polls open at 12 o’c‘ock noon; close at 1 o'clock p.m. 16t 3.1. RADLEY. Secretary. UEEN, PRINTER FINE BOOK A fyi 1108-1116 B ST. FOR COUNTRY RESIDENCES—ALL ANDIRONS, fenders, spark guards and fire sets in stock will be sold’ at coat until further notice. Je22-tf H. Cor 520-522 13th xt. 2 STISTRY DONE ON WEERK- monthly Installments—10 per cent discount W. STUBB! (ELD, Dr. T. 2 11th and F sts. n.w.—Mertz bldg. SPECIAL NOTICE -D: Ty and Never Disappointed you. Never disappointed anyone. We mean ADAMS —the printer. f12 11th Jy26-14d - You Can’t Remember + Everything and everybody—while you're away for the summer. ‘Too much trouble to try. An EXCELSIOR DIARY will help you out. “Jot down’ the happet of each day. Then toe can regale your friends with everything that occurred. We » get the Excelsior meee ‘cause it's ‘the bes t—and costs least Easton & Rupp, 421 11th st. Populur-Priced Stationers. (Just above ave.) jy2G-14d EVERY SATURDAY pe Ja aacire ae at 4p-m WARE WILL CLOSE. BARBER & ROSS, L. H. SCHNEIDER'S SON, F. A. SCHNEIDER. Je28-f10w Can’t Find Better Dinners ‘Than ours anywhere for 500. Everything season- able on our menu. Delicious cuisine. Perfect service. Pint of Iced Claret with It. 5 to 7. ‘THE BELFORD, 617-621 13TH STREET. jy25- Nicest “Soft Drink” can take—most refreshing—most _cooling— Be_one you'll enjor most is PALMER'S BET- FAST GINGER ALB. It's as fine us any of the imported ales—comes in same size bottles— COSTS ONLY HALF AS MUCH. TF We'll supply you at home if your groc. does: ing n't handle it. Remember to insist on ha ‘“Palmer’s.'” At fountains and Sam!.C.Palmer, strana waters, 625-621 D ST. S.W. TEL. 480. iy25-14d The Most Popular Riding School In Washington is located at 1325 14TH ST. N.W., as the hundreds of satisfied patrons can testify. Hours for Indies—9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 6 to 10 p.m. 10 tickets for $2.00. Hours for gentlemen—7 to 9 a.m. and 4 to 6 pm. 5 tickets for $1.00. “Special pains taken with backward pupils,” ag the boarding school circulhrs put it. Open every evening but Sunday, rain or shine, only we prefer not to teach pupils in the rain. 8,300 sqnare feet of space, with sandpapered surface, and the most lofty and star-spangled canopy of any riding school In the U. S. Lighted by elec- trie lights in the evening. GORMULLY & JEFFERY MFG. CO., 3528-28 Washington, D. 0. Ciaret, ,¥eoetno Tharp, sbots.,$rs2ire ee 812 F St. might ruin our reputation. 4723-74 FATALLY BURNED. A Sad Accident, in Which Cora Fergu- son Lost Her Life. Yesterday afternoon there was a fatal fire at the confectionery store of Mrs. G. H. Fox, corner of 3d and E streets north- east, the victim being Cora May Ferguson, the thirteen-year-old daughter of William J. Ferguson, of No. 800 3d street northeast. Mrs. Fox was away from home during the afternoon, and had left the child in charge ‘of her store, as she had done on many pre- vious occasions, and the girl met with the fatal accident when she started to pre- pare something for her lunch. During the time she was fixing her lunch Cora went to the rear end of the store and lighted a match, as she wanted to see to get some- thing from beneath the counter. In doing so the lighted match came in contact with seme-paper, and there was soon a big blaze under the counter. The little girl turned to extinguish the fire, and in doing so her dress caught fire, and she was soon en- veloped in flames. In this condition she ran into the street and screamed for as- sistance. Among those attracted by her agonizing screams was Dr. Johnson, who made every effort in his power to extin- guish the flames and save the girl's life, and, while so engaged, his hands were badly burned. The sufferer, although fatally burned, was still conscious of her suffer- ings. While Dr. Johnson did all in his power for the child, the neighbors sent for several other physicians to assist him. The girl was taken to her parents’ home by the police. When Cora realized that she was in darger of being burned to death she had sufficient presence of mind to put her hand over her mouth to prevent inhaling the flame, and this was probably the reason wky she did not die almost instantly. Everything possible was done for the suf- fering child, but about 6 o'clock in the evening death ended her pain. When a more careful examination was made it was found that the child's body, arms and legs had been badly burned, and in some places the flesh was almost burned to a crisp. Both Mrs. Ferguson, the girl's mother, and Mrs. Fox, her employer, w: terribly shocked at the occurrence, and last night, when the child died, the mother became hysterical. Mrs. Fox was so greatly affected that it Is sald she was unconscious for some time. Physicians were in attendance upon both women last night, and the mother’s condition was con- sidered serious. The affair happening as it did will hardly Necessitate the holding of an in- quest. ———._—_. Staaley J. Weyman. ‘Tomorrow's Star will contain the first in- stallment of “The Cat and The King,” a most interesting story by Stanley J. Wey man, author of “A Gentleman of Franc: etc., one of the most popular authors of the day. The story will be in three install- ments, published dally, beginning tomorrow. A detective story of intense interest by Howard Fielding, calied “Stamps Enclosed for Reply,” will be published in full in the same issue. Nicotine Neutralized CHEW AND SMOKE MUAIUL POUCH TOBACCO. {80 NERVES QUAKING. NO HEART PALPITATING. NO DYSPEPTIC ACHING. ANTI:pysprptic. THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, JULY. 26, 1895-TWELVE PAGES. THE BARBOUR CASE A Long Reply: Filed Today in the Suit. CAPTAIN BARBOUR “MEETS CHARGES Stock Appraisement Not a Fair One, He Claims. HIS BROTHER’S INFLUENCE pa eee The legal proceedings instituted on the 19th instant by James F. Barbour, Annie E. Barbour, Arne M. Barbour, Regina Bar- bour, Geo. D. S. Barbour, Annie M. Lewin and Mary V. McCartney, heirs and next of kin of the late James L. Barbour, against Harrison S. Barbour, the administrator of the estate. for an accounting, injunction and the appointment of a receiver, in con- nection with which serious charges were made against the defendant, received an impetus today by the filing of answers to the declarations of the petitionefs and hearings of the cause In both the Probate and Equity Courts, before Judge Hagner. In the Probate Court three petitions were filed by all the next of kin, one asking the removal of Harrison 3S. Barbour as admin- istrator, and the others praying for coun- ter security. In response to the latter the defendant alleges that the action of the petitioners was not voluntary, but was sought out by James F. Barbour, who thought H. S. Barbour would be unable to furnish counter-security, and in that way his resignation could be coerced and his consent obtained to the appointment of an individual objectionable to him as adminis- trator. = ‘The answer further states the willingness of H. 8. Barbour to render an accounting under the direction of the court, and adds that such an accounting will show that there has been no actual loss, but on the cortrary the business has been prosperous- ly managed by him. The answer also al- leges upon information that some of H. S. Barbour’s sureties who united in the peti- tion for coanter securities have expressed themselves as willing to remain on his bond, if, after an accounting, it appears that no loss has been actually incurred. Messrs. Jeremiah Wilson and Henry Wise Garnett, representing the petitioners, today in the Probate Court sought to have a hear- ing first on the application for counter se- curity, but on objection of -Mr. Clarence A. Brandenburg, counsel for °H. S. Barbour, the court concluded to postpone the hear- ing on all the applications filed in the Probate Court until action is had on the bill in equity. Hearing of the latter began this after- noon, the reading of the petition and the answer consuming considerable time. The matter was not concluded when The Star’s report closed. : Capt. Barbour’s Reply. In his answer to the bill in equity Harri- son S. Barbour denies that his interest was @ one-fourth interest in the profits only, and claims that he held a full one-fourth partnership in all the capital invested in the business. He admits that the-Mabllities of the firm amcunted to about one hundred and twen- ty-five thousand Gojlars,and claims that as a surviving partner at the time of his fath- er’s death he had assumed entire control of the business, with the full consent of the parties interested. He denies that he has taken possession ard retained the assets of Barbour & Son in his capacity as admin- istrator. He states that Juhn A. Hamilton has been ‘constituted manager of the busi- ness of Barbour & Son, and kas been in full possession and control of the business and assets of the firm. He states that his failure to render an account as administra- tor within thirteen months was due to the repr:zentations of the complainants, who led him to believe that no accounts would be desired, and that none, in fact, should be filed until a determination should be made as to the disposition of the estate. It is denied that he was frequently re- quested to close up the affairs of the firm, except since December, 1894, and he claims that between said date and the date when John A. Hamilton took charge as manager, a period of about four months, it was utter- ly ridiculous to expect that he should have closed up the business,in which a capital of $250,000 was investea, and on which a bus!- ness of $500,000 per annum was being done, without a gigantic loss. He dentes that he has repeatedly avowed to the complainants his intention to con- tinue the business indefinitely, and states that since the placing of John A. Hamilton in charge of the business he has suspended his efforts and endeavored to prudencly wind up the affairs of the concern. He claims that whatever purchases have been made have only been such as were proper and necessary, and that care and prudence have been exercised on his part in the'giv- ing of credits;and that on the new accounts opened by him but small loss has been in- curred. That of actual loss incurred on ac- counts the principal portion has arisen by the continuation and extension of credit to old customers of the firm, the extent of whose credit in most instances had been de- termined upon and fixed by James L. Bar- bour in his Nfetime. He further claims that such loss had rot been unusual in the conduct of a business of the character and size of this firm. Two Inventories. In regard to assets of the firm, Capt. Barbour acknowledges that after the death of James L. Barbour they amounted to the sum of $360,000, as shown by an inven- tory, made by the employes of the firm, in which all stock on hand, of whatsoever nature or whatsoever condition, was placed at the cost price wholly without regard to the market value of the same. He ac- knowledges, also, that the liabilities of the firm at the time of the death of the senlor partner. amounted to $125,000, and that they now amount to $96,000, indicating a substanflal reduction. He denies emphat- {cally that the assets at the present time amount only to the sum of $309,000. He claims that these figures are based upon an inventory made by outside parties, and as a basis of comparison are wholly de- ceptive and misleading, inasmuch as the slast inventory was made by different per- sons from the first, and whereas, while the first was based upon the actual cost price of the stock irrespective of the condition the latter is founded upon the individual judgment of the different appraisers. Fur- ther. answering this charge, Capt. Bar- bour avers that he does not question the integrity of the gentlemen making the ap- praisement, but invites attention to the particulars solely for the purpose of show- ing that an entirely and completely dif- ferent basis was adopted by them in mak- ing their inventory from that adopted by the employes of the firm. who,made the inventory at the death of James L. Bar- bour, in February, 1894. He asserts that a comparison hesed upon inventories made upon the same basis and same principles, instead of showing the shrinkage as the complainant's bill alleges, shows an ac- tual net profit in the conduct of sald busi- ness during the year ending February 7 of about $18,000. Capt. Barbour claims further that the complainants were utterly unfair in their designation of the different claims to the credit of the firm, and he charges that placing the item of $11,000 against himself among the worthless. debts seriously im- paired his financial cradit and «standing and was misleading and false. The com- plainants, he states, have classified about $60,000 as bad debts, and in this respect Capt. Barbour takes the different debts up in order and replies to the charges. He claims, in effect, that many of these debts were ircurred during the lifetime of James L. Barbour, and were made in the line of protecting the firm’s business. Others, he says, are entirely good and can be easily collected, while he calls attention to the fact that some of the debts classified by the complainants as bad have already been paid. Bad Habit Charge. He denies that the management of the business has been intrusted to clerks and employes to any greater extent than was the case during the lifetime of James L. Barbour. Regarding the charge of bad habits, the reply says: “This respondent positively denies the allegation that he is addicted to the excessive use of intoxi- cating lHquors, and says that the allegation concerning the same, reflecting ‘upon hi so seriously as it does, is wholly unfound- ed, unnecessary and scandalous, and he cannot believe that the same was inserted THE OFFICIAL WEATHER MAP.. ° ey 80" @ Portly Clouay S06 6 Covey “DY . @ fain EXPLANATORY NOTE: Observations taken at 8 a.m., 75th meridian time. Soll lines are isobar or lines of equal air pressure, drawn for each tenth of an inch. Dotted lines are isotherms or lines of equal temperature, drawn for each ten dcgrecs. Shaded areas are regions where rain or snow has fallen during preceding twelve hours. The words ‘High’ and “Low” show location of areas of high and low barometer. Small arrows fly with the wind. FAIR WEATHER. But It is Warmer and With Slowly Rising Temperature. Forecast till 8 p.m. Saturday: For the District of Columbia, eastern Pennsylva- nia, New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland, fair; slightly warmer, winds becoming southerly. For Virginia, West Virginia, North Caro- lina and South Carolina, fair; slightly warmer; variable winds, becoming south- erly. ‘The only heavy rainfall last night was at Savannah, Ga. < ‘This morning the weather is nearly clear throughout the country. Centers of low pressure exist in the cx- treme northeast and in the northwest, but at present are accompanied by little cloudi- ness and practically no rainfall. ‘The temperature changes during the past twenty-four hours have been slight over most of the country. In the west it is slightly warmer at most points. It is decidedly cooler on the south Atlantic ccast; the temperature has fallen in New England and risen slightly in the middle Atlantic states. Fair weather with slowly rising tempera- ture is indicated in all eastern and souta- ern districts. Tide Table. ‘Today—Low tide, 5:06 a.m. and 5:22 p.m; high tide, 10:56 a.m. and 11:26 p.m. Tomorrow—Low tide, 5:58 a.m. and 6:12 p.m.; high tide, 11:46 a.m. Condition of the Water. Temperature and condition of water at 8 a.m.: Great Falls, temperature, 78; condi- tion, 11; receiving reservoir, temperature, 82; condition at north connection, 10; con- dition at south connection, 36; distributing reservoir, temperature, 80; condition at in- Suent gate house, 27; effluent gate house, The Sun and Moon. Sun rises, 4:55; sun sets, 7:18; moon sets, 9:59 p.m. 5 The City Lights. Gas lamps all lighted by 8:58 tinguishing begins at 3:15 a.m. ‘The lighting is begun one hour before the time named. Range of the Thermometer. The following were the readings of the thermometer at the weather bureau toda: p.m.; ex- at the juest and suggestion of any of the ‘complainants in the said bill other than his brother, the said Janes F. Barbour, to whom this respondent is indebted for every unfavorable allegation contained in the bill reflecting upon his administration of the trust created by his appointment as administrator.” The Milling Business. In another place Capt. Barbour reaffirms his statement that it will be impossible to close out the firm and realize on the stock and credit in any comparatively short space of time without an enormous shrink- age of value. He claims that if at any time a purchaser could have been obtained for the entire concern he would have glad- ly closed out the business, but that so far as he knew no such purchaser had ever ap- peared. He charges that the statement that the milling business mentioned by the complainants was ever a large and profit- able one is false, ard denies that the good will thereof was worth $10,000 at the time of his father’s death. He had made, he claims, every effort to sell the business, and in one of the transactions the com- plainant, James F. Barbour, had positively and repeatedly asserted that there was no good will and that the business of the mill was worth absolutely nothing. Neverthe- less, continues Capt. Barbour’s reply, he now swears that it has acquired a sudden and enormors value of $10,000, and that this amount would be a fair consideration for the good will.” His Brother's Influence. Capt. Barbour denies emphatically that he has treated the assets as his individual property, and denies also that he has in any way neglected the business. He desig- rates as a mere pretext the charge that his habits have in any way incapacitated him for the transaction of business. He claims that he has attended strictly to his business during the period of his administration, and states that his habits during that time have been no different from those at the time of his father’s death. He refers to his fondness and affection for his mother, which he states to be undiminished, and expresses his bellef that except for the in- fluence of his brother his mother would not have been induced to join in the com- plaint. He admits having at one time agreed to resign his administratorship and to consent to the appointment of a re- ceiver to take possession and wind up the affairs of the firm. Some of the stipula- tions he had declined’ to carry out because he had found that after John A. Hamilton had taken ‘possession of the assets and bus- {ness of the firm he had been a mere figure- head, dominated and absolutely controlled by the complainant, James F. Barbour, who was seriously impairing the business by his incompetent management. ‘He expresses his intention to resist the application for the eppeintment of a re- ceiver unless the complainants shall elther abandon their parpose to have said Hamil- ton appointed for that purpose, or the court shall determine to appoint some person satisfactory to all concerned, in which event the respondent states he would cheerfrlly accede to any suggestion which would result in a speedy, honest and fair winding up of the business and the dis- tributicn of ‘ts assets. in closing his reply Capt. Barbour states that he is advised by counsel that the only person who is enttled to call for an account of the administration of his trust as sur- viving partner is the administrator of the personal estate of the deceased father, but, nevertheless, that he does not propose to rely vpon any such defense, and tenders himself ready and willing to render an ac- count, under the directions of the court, before the auditor of all his dealings as surviving partner and as administrator, and is ready and willing and consents to the appointment of @ receiver to take charge of the assets of the tirm, and to the appointment of an administrator in his place, provided, however, that John A. Hamilton shall not be appointed as such administrator and receiver, and provided elso that the corporation or person ap- pointed for that purpose shall be required by the court to actually administer the trust, and shall not be controlled by the complainant, James F. Barbeur. And in event that this will not be done, he objects to granting the relief prayed, and insists upon his full rights in the premises. He therefore asks that the complaint he dis- missed and that he be allowed reasonable costs. ——.>__ Why He Did It. From Life. The deed was done. A bright flash in the grate and all was over. Mortimer Max- well had burnt his uncle’s will. He and his three brothers would inherit the estate equally. Why did he do this thing? His uncle had loved him and had treated his wild esca- pades with leniency. And when the old man realized that his health was failing his heart yearned for the handsome, way- ward youth, and he made a will leaving his entire fortune to Mortimer Maxwell. It was this document that fell into the young man’s hands. After he read it h buried his face in his hands and remain for some moments in profound thought. Suddenly he started up and cried: “It must not be! My brothers shall never have an opportunity to contest this will and let this princely fortune be devoured by the greedy cormorants of the law! Nor shall they lay the flattering unction to their souls that they have bluffed me into an amicable settlement.” And he destroyed the will, as above men- tioned. ‘Then he went forth into the air with the free, glad step of a man who thinks he has a level head. ——_—_+e+____ There has been severe fighting between the Turkish troops and the Macedonian in- surgerts near Salonica, and the porte is hurrying reinforcements to the front. The complexion of the new British par- Nament, it is declared, shows increased friendship for the cause advocated by the Bimetallic League. é 8 a.m., 68; 2 p.m., 2; maximum, 83; min imum, 60. AN INTERESTING FIGHT Both Parties in Earnest This Year in Mary- land. Haycs and Jones on One Side and Malster and Lowndes on the Other. ae i Bh rok To the calm and dispassionate observer the political conditfons jn Maryland present @ peculiar and interesting.study. It is not necesssary, elther, to \take the personality of Senator Gorman ihto ‘consideration in order to make the lesson. ‘absorbing. Next Wednesday the democratic convention meets in Raltimore. There will be 234 dele- gates, armed with credentials, but only half a vote will be cast by each, taking te num- ber of votes cast 117. The majority rule governs democratic conventions in Mary- land, so 59 votes will be all that is neces- sary to nominate the candidates. The reg- ular organization has alrea@y secured more than this number of delegates, counting full votes, and will control the convention. There are two candidates alone who are worth considering in ‘connectian with the governorship, and‘ these are State Senator Thomas Hayes and State Treasurer Spencer C. Jones. Mr. ‘Hayes is a warm and out- spoken champion of reassessment. Few people outside of Maryland are aware of what a burning question this is in the state. Upon it the counties and the cities, especially Baltimore, are rigidly arrayed as adversaries. The legislature passed a Dill providing for the reassessment of property, and Gov. Frank Brown vetoed it. It was openly asserted that the veto was brought about by powerful Baltimore in- fluences. At present it looks as though Mr. Hayes would have a majority of the con- vention, but right here a grave question confronts his party. As every one knows, the city of Baltimore not only furnishe: the vote that makes Maryland democratic, but it furnishes two-thirds and more of the money that is necessary to wage a success- ful campaign. The question that confronts the party managers therefore is whether such a hotbed of anzi-reassessment would raise the golden crop necessafy to conduct a campaign led by Mr. Hayes to a suc- cessful tssue. The chances are that it would not. On the other hand, Mr. Jones has expressed no public views on the sub- ject of reassessment, although it is gen- erally known that he would sign any wise and equitable measure providing for that purpose in case he was made governor. The fact that he comes from one of the coun- ties—Montgomery—would not make him in- spire much enthusiasm In Baltimore, and another important item that militates against him !s that he is not popular to any great degree with the party lieutenants throughout the state. These men, who are a power when com- bined,are inclined to think that Jones would be governed more by principle than by policy should he assume executive func- ons, and they are aware that the exigen- cies of the future may require a governor rot too exacting in his ideas of public duty. He has a splendid record, however, in his official life. He was clerk of the court of appeals for years, and his course as state treasurer has been marked by great ability and financial shrewdness. Then again he is rich, and his ambition for twenty years has been the governor's mansion at Annapolis. To accomplish it, he would spend whgt might be necessary for legitimate campaign expenses with a free hand. So these two men, Hayes and Jones, are in the scales, being weighed by thé delegates who are to meet in Baltimore on the last day of this month, and it is a question of the most delicate shading as to which will bear down the winning side. In either event the democracy of Mary- land has a serious struggle before it in No- vember, and it is not an odds on proposition that it will win. The unrest and dissatis- faction that swept over the entire country last fall has not quieted down as much 2s so many optimistic persons would have us believe. It has not in Maryland at any rate. The figures of the democratic primary elec- ticns recently held throughout the state have some bearing in proving this as- sertion. In many of He there were hot battles waged in behalf of the nominees for county offices, cofitests as warm as any that precede ‘regular, elections when party lines are drawn, and still when these fights were the most eagerly carried on and every democrat apparently was _work- ing and electioneering ‘for this candidate or the other, there was a heavy falling off in the vote cast. In the county of Montgom- ery, where the fight was waged from one end to the other, there are supposed to be 3,500 democratic votes. The primaries only showed about 2800. Puch a showing was unusual in former years. Whether this fact is significang or not the republ!- cans are showing more interest in an ap- proaching campaign than fley ever did be- fore, and two men, Lloyg Lowndes and William A. Maleter “are? striving with might and main to get the nomination. Lowndes stands ‘well with the politicians and is generally liked by republicans throughout the state. Malster has literally set Baltimore people of his way of think- ing on fire with enthusiasm, and even the trades unions and other labor organiza- tions are formally declaring for him. Tak- ing everything together, then, Maryland is well worth watching from now on. Whether Hayes or Jones is arrayed against Malsier or Lowndes the battle will be reyal and the victory hard won for who- ever gains it. ——¥_+o+—___—_. R. T. Dowling, tax cdllector for Bradford county, Fla., was skot and instantly killed ‘Wednesday by Matthew Driggers, at Drig- gers’ store, five miles from Lake Butler. Dr. H. V. Porter, dentist, died in Cum- berland from the effects of burns from ex- Ploding alk icohol. RAILROAD RUMORS The Alleged Purchases of Suburban Electric Roads by the W. and G. THEY ARE PIGMENTS OF THE FANCY Interesting Interview With a Well- 2 Informed Capitalist. FACTS IN THE PREMISES “The next thing in all probability that the Washington public will be treated to in the way of railroad sensations will be the announcement that the Washington and Georgetown company has concluded to ab- sorb the Baltimore and Ohio and the Penn- sylvania systems, and is engaged in a dicker with President Chauncey M. Depew, with a view of acquiring the Vanderbilt in- terest in the New York Central,” said a well known local capitalist, who is thor- qughly informed on the inside matters of the Washington and Georgetown Railroad Company. “The impression that such a possibility is imminent is founded on the statements published during the the past ‘Say or two, purporting to be truthful expo- sitions of the intentions of the Washington and Georgetown company regarding the purchase of other railroad systems in this District. = “Following the declaration that the city company had virtually concluded ar- rangements looking to the purchase of the Rock Creek and Chevy Chase Electric road,” he continued, “comes the further positive statement that the Georgetown and Tenleytown electric would also be swallowed up by the cable company, and that the control of the Great Falls Electric road, now being constructed, is seriously conteraplated ard is merely a question of time. This breath stopping news is ac- companied by the announcement that the Washington and Georgetown stockholders are to have a meeting within the next ten days, for which proxies have been request- ed and at which the vast scheme of ex- tension {fs to be corsidered and finally de- cided upon. The Facts in the Case. “It is cruel, no doubt, to puncture the pretty balloons of romance intended to be so pleasing to the public, and the source of so much delight to those who fill them with gas and send them bounding upward for the delectation of the mutitude, but facts are facts and are dangerous things-to soar- ing Suppositiors. “First and foremost among them,” he went on, “is the fact that none of the offi- cials or stockhclders of the Washington and Georgetown railroad have éver heard of the intention to buy the suburban elec- tric railroads. They are aware, even the most enterprising and optimistic of them, that they could not purchase the other rcads if they were so inclined, which they are not. ‘They are entirely satisfied to extend their present road in other directions when the demand comes, but at present they are content with the avenue and 7th and 14th Street systems, from which the receipts last year were slightly over a million dol- lars. They are and have been cons‘dering for come time the propriety of entering into a transfer arrangement with the Chevy Chase road, and this may be brought about, but the purchase of that system or its lease for ninety-nine years has not yet been dreamed of, much less considered by the capitalists owning the ve company. “Neither is the meeting of the stockhold- ers which will be heid next Wednesday in- tended to consider any extension of the road’s holdings such as recent persistent publications have led a portion of the pub- lic to believe. ‘To Decide How Bonds Shall Be Sold. ~ “The meeting next week will be held for an entirely different purpose. Some time ago the Washington and Georgetown cor- Poration determined to issue $500,000 worth of 6 per cent bonds to meet the expenses of the Union depot in Georgetown and the extension of the cable seystem from its present terminus to the new structure. The suggestion was made that these bonds should be sold at public zucticn, as it was thought a premium of at least 20 per cent would be secured for gilt-edged securities such as they will be, and the sum of $100,- 0 thus made by this policy. A number of the stockholders, however, objected to the auction idea on the ground that the bonds should be sold to the stockholders, them- selves, so that they would be allowed to reap any benefits in the way of premiums that might accrue. The stockholders whe held to this view fortified their arguments by pointing out that the six loans already negotiated heretofore by the company had been dispesed of to them, and that it was unfair to change precedent in regard to the present issue of bonds. Next Wednesday's meeting, therefore, is simply to settle whether the bonds will be sold at auction or to the stockholders, and it don’t need a very keen perception to see what will be the result. These are the facts about the Washington and Georgetown Railroad Com- pany,” said the gentleman, in concluding. “The rest is Utopian.” Conservative Progress Anticipated. Another equally well-known capitalist, who is particularly conversant with local railroad affairs, was also talked to by a Star reporter. = “I have heard nothing, save throtgh the papers, of any intention-on the part of the Washington and Georgetown people to pur- chase the Chevy Chase or any other suburban road,” he remarked. “It has been a matter of common report for some time in local finan. ‘al circles, however, that the Washington and Georgetown would extend its present system, not ‘only - out 14th streef, but in other directions, where the suburbs are becoming thickly populated, and I have no doubt such a purpose will be carried out, either by a transfer ar- Tangement with existing lines, the exten- sion of its own road by constructing lines of cable, or the acquisition of roads already in operation. I do not anticipate that these progressive movements will take place all at once, or in the very near future. I am pretty sure the policy of extension will be soon, if it has not already been, decided on, but that its development will be conser- vative and careful, and will be kept within the bounds of the necessities, as they may arise, and within the limits of proper firan- cial discretion. “You know the W. and G. has already asked for the right to run its system be- low the avenue above 17th street, which territory is slso claimed by the Columbia, or H street, Railroad Company, as it is more familiarly termed, and coupled the request with one for a right-of-way out 22d street. It has not given up this idea, and it is probable that the first work of enlarging its system will be in the direc- tions indicated, and out 14th street. So far as the Rock Creek and Georgetown and Tenleytown roads are concerned, I do not believe that their purchase is contemplated, especially when it would be so easy for the W. and G. to enter into transfer arrange- ments with either or both that would be profitable to everybody interested.” —— Stanley J. Weyman. Tomorrow's Star will contain the first in- stallment of “The Cat and The King,” a most interesting story by Stanley J. Wey- man, author of “A Gentleman of France,” cte., one of the most popular authors of the y. The story will be in three install- ments, published daily, beginning tomorrow. A d+tective story of intense interest by Howard Fielding, called “Stamps Enclosed for Repl; will be published in full in the same issue. ——__. Hints for Boodle Aldermen, From the Chicago Times-Herald. Rules recommended for adoption by boo- dle aldermen: 1. In business consultations never speak in_a loud tone of voice. 2. Examine the walls. 8. Sound all doors. 4. Sit as nearly as possible in the middle of the room. 5. Discuss all questions pertaining te figures with one person only. 6. Always make it a point to know who occupies the adjoining rooms. 7. (To be observed in cases where fore- pone yenics are found impracticable). Be INDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS. ATTORNEYS AUCTION SALES. BOARDING .. BUSINESS CHANCES. CITY ITEMS..... COMMISSIONERS OF DEEDS COUNTRY BOARD..... COUNTRY REAL ESTATE. CHIROPODISTS . DEATHS . DENTISTRY . EDUCATION . EXCURSIONS . FINANCIAL . FOR RENT (Flats). FOR RENT (Houses). FOR RENT (Miscellaneous). FOR RENT (Officer). FOR RENT (Rooms). FOR RENT (Stables) FOR RENT (Stores) ‘Page 4 Page 10 ‘Page 4 FOR SALE (Houses) FOR SALE (Lots)... FOR SALE (Miscellaneous! HORSES AND VEHICLES. HOTELS LEGAL CAL MENTIO LOST AND FOUND. MANICURE . MARRIAGES . MEDICAL . MONEY WANTED AND TO LOA: OCEAN TRAVEL. PERSONAL ... PIANOS AND ORGAN POTOMAC RIVER BOATS. PROPOSALS RAILROADS SPECIAL NOTICES. STEAM CARPED CLEAN STORAG! SUEURBAN PROPERTY. WANTED (Help). WANTED (Houses) WANTED (Miscell WANTED (Rcome) WANTED (Situations) | RRR R RATE ABARAT ARTR AAR ME PLENTY FOR ALL, AND GOOD. A Vast Amount of Interesting Read- ing in Tomorrow's Star. The following are some of the many en- tertaining chapters which have been pre- pared for publication in Saturday's big Star. The wide variety of subjects and the literary merit of the articles will make to- morrow’s !ssue of The Star one of par- ticular interest: tHE CAT AND THE KING (illustrated). ‘The first installment of a story by Stan- ley J. Weyman, who is one of the most popular authors of the day. It will be published daily, beginning tomorrow, in three parts. STAMPS INCLOSED FOR REPLY (ilus- trated). A detective story of well-sustained inter- est from the pen of Howard Fielding. Complete in tomorrow’s issue. BICYCLE EVOLUTION illustrated). ‘The modern safety had its origin in the pedestrian hobby horse. AROUND PLYMOUTH (illustrated). Some of the historic places of interest in this old town, including Pilgrim Rock, which is spoken of us the corner stone of the nation. WORKING GIRLS IN PARIS (Illustrated). ‘The female wage earner in the gay city works long hours and receives small pay. The various cccupaticns, from the washtub to a place in the government service. CULTURE OF SALMON (@llustrated). A visit to a station of the fish commission in northern California. The Indian method of capturing a forty-pounder. ROBEING UNCLE SAM (Ilustrated). Stories of adventures of government agents who undertake to suppress the iilicit"manufacture of whisky. By F. G. Carpenter. COL. MORRISON A FORTY-NINER. Some of the interesting experiences of the interstate commerce commissioner when he crossed the plains in search of gold, with some political reminiscences. ‘THE SKIES IN AUGUST. A pleasant chat full of information about “the location of the more prominent stars, and some recent views in regard to the near neighbor of the earth—the mocn. ~ AT SNICKER’S GAP. Something about the picturesque scenery ‘and the legends of the country on the heights of the Blue Ridge in Virginia. By W. J. Lampton. PALACES ON WHEELS. ‘The fine cars which are provided for rail- 1cad officials when ‘they travel. The elegance and comfort of the private car. LABOR IN CALIFORNIA. An official of the Japanese legation tells why there is no danger of immigration from Japan. WHEN THEY MARRY. Senora Sara‘ tells how domestic accom- plishments are advantageous to young women. PLANT LIFE AND ELECTRICITY. Results of experiments made at the ex- periment stations of the Agricultural Department, showing the influence of the clectric current and light in stimu- lating the growth of vegetation, oe Why He Was Objectionable. From the Chicago Post. “I hate Brow! said the shipping clerk. “Oh, you mustn’t mind him,” replied the cashier. “But he is the most disagreeable man I ever knew.” “I admit that, but you. mustn’t pay any attention to it.” “How can I help it, when he is so ever- lastingly dictatorial? He never requests anything, but always demands it.” “Well, that’s. quite natural.” “But there’s no reason why he should be so haughty and insulting. He acts like an autocrat.” “Stili it isn’t exactly his fault.” “Why not?” ae “Well, he’s always ‘been used to being obeyed.” “How do you know?” “Why, I know he was a janitor of a flat building for six years.” Care of the Teeth. From the New York Times. A New York dentist, who stands in the front rahk of his profession, said not long ago that he was almost prepared to say that “absolutely clean tooth structure need never decay.” It was a strong argument in favor of the careful, persistent care of the teeth, certainly, and a small price to pay for the great privilege of keeping sweet, strong and serviceable our molars and Elcuspids. The neglect of the teeth in childhood Is, as any dentist will say, the great cause of peor teeth in adult life. Parents do every- thing for their children except watch their teeth; they might do much less, and at- tend to this very important matter. Its results are much more far-reaching than are generally realized. “Mouth dyspepsia,” says a writer in Modern Medicine, “is com- ing to be a very common disorder. It has further, been repeatedly demonstrated that a decayed tooth is frequently the starting point of a pyaemic process, and it has also n shown that tubercular and other dis- ease germs may find entrance to the body through cavities in decaying teeth. It must not bo forgotten, also, that these cavities are the favorite habitat of many pathogenic microbes, which, feeding upon particles of retained food, speedily develop, and, through increase in number, acquire the ability to overcome the resistance of the body.” FINANCIAL. Page 12 otis TO aa OF THE WASHING. CO.—The regular terly dividend of one and haif (Ii) per ceot om the capltai stock of this company will be paid AUGUST 1, 1895, when dividend ‘checks be mailed to all stockholders ‘of registered ‘The books for the transfer of stock will be closed from 8 o'clock p.m. July 22 until 9 o'clock am. August 1, 1895. Stockholders who tave changed thelr address since date of previous dividend will please notify company. ANDREW PARKER. Secretary, Washington, D. C., July 10, 1895. jy12,19,26,! W.B. Hibbs, Member of the New York Stock Exchange, Banker and Broker, 1421 F Street. Correspondent of MESSRS. LADENBURG, THALMANN & ©0., myl3-16d 4G Wall et., New York. C. T. Havenner, Memb Washi St ‘eal’ Erinte nod. Stock Beaiae 9 and antic building, 1, Ati 930 F st. now. Investment - Securities. Stocks, Bonds and Grain bought and sold for cash or on margin. Cetton bought and sold in New York or New Orleans, Private wires to Orleans. ‘Telephone Tilford & Maynard, BROKERS, 1341 F Street. x lnrrespondents of Price, McCormick & Oo, New Members New York Stock Exchange, Cotton change and Chicago Bongd of Trade.” rd Private wires to New York and Chleago. 1m FRANK WILSON BROWN BROKER, 1335 F St. N. W. Stocks. Bonds, Grain, Provisions and Cottoa, Direct private wires to principal cities. Long-distance telephone 1414. Correspor dent of Messrs. Theo. W. Myers & Co., No. 47 New st., New York, members of the New York Stock Exchange. Je10-2818 The National Safe Deposit, Savings and Trust Company Of the District of Columbia, CORNER 15TH ST. AND NEW YORK AVE - Charter:d by special act of Congress Jan., 1867, and acts of Oct., [A00. and Feb., 1802 CAPITAL: ONE MILLION DOLLARS. SAFE DEPOSIT DEPARTMENT. Rents safes inside burglar-proot vggys at $5 per annum upward. Securities, jewelry, silverware and valuables of all Kinds taken on deposit at moderate cost. SAVINGS BANK DEPARTMENT. its recelved from TEN CENTS upward, and interest allowed on $5 and above. Loans money on real estate and collateral Sells first-class real estate and other 90 and upward. New York, Chicago and New 453. 5° “aplO-tr in owner's package, trunk or case ‘ais company is 1 legal depositors for court and trust inds and acts as administrator, ex- E. FRANCIS RIGGS. Treasurer. ALBERT L. STURTEVANT. Secretary. api8 LIFE, TONTINS, ENDOWMENT AND PAaID-CP INSURANCE POLICIES PURCHASED AT, & FAIR DISCOUNT. Money loaned on same. apttt EDWARD N. BURNS. 1307 F st. nw. “CONCERNING LOANS: AND INVESTMENTS.” ‘This is the title of a booklet issued by us FREE on application Do not fail to read it defore borrowing or investing. ““Gilt-edge” aix per cent real estate loans always on hand. B. H, WARNER & 00., 916 F st. ow. ts. Ex e. ns. Rallread stccks and and. all securities listed on the exchanges of New York. eee ee ee ot favestment securities. Dis. je al froa and Telephone Stock dealt in. + oe ee Americea Bell Telephonc Stock bought and sold. The Union Savings Bank, 1222 F Street N. W. Pays four per cent interest on savings accounts. Open until5 p. m. on Govern- ment pay days and Satur- day evenings between 6and ° fe20-208 = ——— He Was in No Hurry. From Life. “He lives!” As the doctor spoke the man who but a tew mcments before had been struck by a passing cable car, and who was now lying Prostrate in the rear rcom of the corner drug store, moved uneasily and slowly opened his eyes, and looked wonderingly around him on the faces of the men who had carried him away from the path of death. “Am I hurt?” he queried vaguely, as he made an effort to move, and then sank back again, his face pale from the unusual pain, “Yes,” said the doctor. “Don’t you re- member you were trying to cross the street and did not see the car behind you? It's a wonder that you were not killed. We were going to take you direct to the hospital, but I thought when you came to you might wish to go home. I think you can be moved now.” A look of great anxiety came over the injured man’s face. “What time ts it?” he asked. The doctor consulted his watch. “It is now,” he said, “just a quarter past five.” “Would it be any harm,” sald the suf- ferer, with an expression of deep earnest- ness, “if I stayed here for an hour or 80 yet? I don’t want to go home just now.” “But you would be much better cared for there,” replied the medical man, “and I don’t see any reason why you should want to stay here. Come, what difference does it make whether you get home now or an hour from now?” “It makes a great difference,” exclaimed the man on the couch, with a look of in- tense anguish. “You may not know it, sir,” he went on, his voice rising with the excite- ment, as he clutched the physician by the arm and winced visibly at the thought what might be his fate, “but my wife is giving an afternoon tea, and I thought I would rather wait until it is over with.” —_—_—__—_+e+_____ The Star Out of Town. THE EVENING STAR will be sent by mail to any address in the United States or Canada for such period as may be desired at the rate of fifty cents per month. &7 But all such orders must be ac- companied by the money, or the paper cannot be sent, as no ac- counts are kept with mail subscrip- tions, .