Evening Star Newspaper, November 12, 1895, Page 11

S—S—S—————————————————— SS SSS A YEAR'S PROGRESS Reports Made Last Evening to the Board of Trade. IMPORTANT MEASURES BEING URGED - — Recommendations to Be Presented to the New Congress. ELECTION OF DIRECTORS —————— The annual meeting of the board of trade was held last evening at Builders’ Exchange Hall, President B. H. Warner presiding. Ex- Gov. Alexander R. Shepherd was unani- mously elected an honorary member, the re- ports of President Warner and Secretary Jchn B. Wight were read, ten directors were elected for three years, each to fill the places of those whose terms had expired, and the usual amount of routine business was trans- acted, a collation being one of the enjoyable incidents of the meeting. After the minutes of the previous meeting ‘ad been approved, Mr. O. G. Staples moved that ex-Gov. Alexander R. Shepherd be elected an honorary member of the board. President Warner explained that, while the beard’s constitution does not provide for such an office, he thought that no amend- ment was needed to so honor a man to whom the city was so greatly indebted. The motion was, therefore, adopted amidst ap- plause. Mr. Loring Chappel moved that Commis- sioner Powell and his assistants, Capts. Fiebeger, Beach and Burr be elected honor- ary members. Mr. John Joy Edson, however, thought that the names should first be referred to the committee on membership. It was an im- portant matter, and, while he did not, he said, in making the suggestion, intend to op- pose their election, he thought there was no occasion for haste in the matter, and the constitution should at least first be amended. Mr. Edson's view prevailed. After an additional committee, one on schools, to consist of five members, had been provided for, Mr. W. S. Knox intro- duced a resolution favoring the holding here. in 1.00, of an international exposition. The resolution provided for a special com- mittee of five to report at the next meet- ins of the board, the board to favor the holding of the proposed exposition, and to form itself into a board of promotion. President Warner called attention to the fact that Baltimore would hold an expost- tion in 1897, ard the coming French expo- sition was also referred to. But the mozion of Mr. Knox prevailed, and President War- ner stated that he would announce the com- milttee later. President Warner next read his report. The report was generou ap: plauded, as was the pleasant and well de- ¥erved reference therein to Secretary Wi: The President's Annual Report. President Warner's report referred to the fact that since the last annual meeting the membership had increased by forty. ‘‘Per- haps,” he said, “one of the most desirable results of the efforts of the board of trade has been the cultivation of a broader public spirit on the part of many of our citizens. which has demonstrated what can be ac- complished by united effort and or: tion in bringing about improvements lesislation essential to the welfare of the comm: nity. “The general business depression which as extended throughout the length breadth of the land,” the report sald, of course, had its e‘fect upon this District. During the past three months there has, however, been a decided change for the bet- ter, which encourages the hope that during the ensuing year we shall have a revival of prosperity in all branches of business, and that many large private improvements wiil be made. ‘The total taxes assessed agatnst the real estate and personal property in this Dis- trict, on June 30, 1804, were $3, June 30, 1895, they were $3 expenditures by the Commissioners District of Columbia for all purposes, for the year ending June 30, 1895, were 34,127,- 720.86, The appropriations for the year end- ing June 30, 1896, were $5,802,363. They have made an estimate for the year ending June 1897, Of $7,720,805. “We are sure that united effort will in- duce Congress to see the importance of act- ing with especial liberality in considering the estimates above referred to. Every member of the board of trade should en- deavor, so far as possible, to explain the re’ations of the general government to the District of Columbla to each and every member of Congress with whom he Is ac- quainted, and to give him a correct idea of the tmportance of treating the District as the seat of the federal government, where there is absolute freedom from local po- litical influences, and which must be largely developed and beautified by the people of the whole country rather than by the local citizenship, in_o1 to maintain the disni- ty of the republic. The Work of Committees. Much of Mr. Werner's report was taken ap in presenting summaries of reports and #-commendations of all the standing com- aulttees. The committee on charities recommends the establishment of a food market, and deem it Jnexpedient to press at the present time a résolution of the board providing for the abolition of the office of suverintendent of charities and the creation in its stead of a board of charities. The committee favored also the establishment of a loun burean, and suggested that the scope of the commit- tee's work be enlarged to take in correction 48 well as charities. The committee on commerce and manu- ictures invites special attention to the juestion of the utilization of the water pow- of the Potomac at the Little and Great ‘alls, and the necessity which exists in the District of Columbia for the introduction of light manufacture. The committee on parks and reservations expressed the hope that Congress will make an appropriation during the ensuing year sufficient at least to have the park laid out and to make a beginning toward the con- struction of driveways. When the Potomac flats case is settled by the United States Supreme Court, if its decision be favorable to the government, the committee will do all in its power to have the reclaimed lands set aside for a park. The committee favors a plan to have the government acquire title to the sixteen acres of land lying directly west of and adjoining the Oak Hill cemetery, to be used as a park, under the name of the John Howard Payne Park. fhe committee on public buildings ex- :d hope of being able to obtain from next Congress an appropriation toward erection of a building to cost about $2,- ¢ committee on public health refers to general good health of the city during nnual the she past year as a subject for congratula- tion. ‘The following are the princtpal sub- jects of recommendation made with a view to remedying existing ev.ls: The extension of the system of sewerage and the completion and purification of the water supply, including the abolition of pumps and wells and the establishment of @ proper system of sedimen n and fil- 4ration, the enactment of an effective law regu- dating the sale and supply of milk The establishment of a bac plogical laboratory in connection with the health Tepartment. ‘The revision and extension of the s. itary laws and regulations of the District, in- cluding the appointment of a committee of five to prepare and formulate a code there- of for presentation to Congress. The enactment of a law for compulsory vaccination and revacenation, ‘The enactment of a law to reuulate the practice of medicine in the District of Co- dumbis. ‘The committee on ziver and harbor fm- ovement recommends that efforts be made o secure from Congress a liberal appro- priation for the continuance of provement of the river as orig templated, also an appropriation for commencing the work on the Anacos:la river between its mouth and the Navy Yard bridge; that Congress b el to compel the Baltimore and Pi e Rail- road Company to build a new bridge on the site of the presant Long bridge, in accord- ance with plans provided by the engineer department; that on the completion of the work in the river below Long bi sec- tion 3 be turned over to the co:nmi ver of public bufldings and grounds to be lald out as a park. The committee on sawerage stronsly urg- 4 the completion of the plan of the board igs, THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1895-SIXTEEN PAGES. pb —— ee of sanitary engineers et an early date, the amount required to be raised by issuing long-time low-interest bonds. The commit tee on streets and avenues urges the im- portance ©/ securing appropriations to meet damages under condemnation proceedings, under the street extension act, expressing the opinion that without such appropria- tions the street extension act will be not only of no benefit, but a positive injury to the District. The committee on taxation and assessment, referring to the need of more time for com- pleting the new assessment, recommen’ as the best way to meet the situation that the taxes on basis of the new assessment for Washington and Georgetown shall be pay- able as usual in two instailments, Novem- ber, 1896, and May, 1597, and that tne county taxes shall be payable in one in- stallment in May, 1897, and that the board of trade by resolution approve this plan. The committee is convinced that the Loard of assessors has performed its duties in a particularly energetic manner, ani that the new assessment when completed will be ¢ most accurate ever made in this Distri and the wisdom of the creation of this per- manent board will be fuily established. The committee recommeads further that the duties of an exe board be taken from the board of ass rs. ‘The committee on universities submits a brief report transruitting communications from the several univers!tle3 of the Dis- trict, giving full and valuable informauon relative to their organization, methods and work,including a plan in outline of the pro- posed National University. . ‘The committee on water supply after re- ferring to the work of raising the dam and testing the Lydecker tunnel expresses the opinion that, in the interest of public health and convenience, water should be furnished free to the inhabitants of the District, the expenses of the water department to be paid out of the general appropriation for the sup- port of the local government. The committee on railroads urgently rec- commends that action be taken by the board of trade looking toward the abolition at the earliest possible date of all grade cr Ings of steam railroads in the District of Colum- bia. ‘The committee on transportation fs con- vinced, however, that it is absolutely neces- sary that measures be taken to provide bet- ter freight and terminal facilities at an early day looking to the future needs of the city. The committee on public library has ap- preciated the importance of its duties, and cndeavored in every way to secure to the national capital a free library for the use of its people. Although not yet successful, it has undoubtedly planted seed which will in the near future return an abundant harvest for the public good. Mr. Warner's report gave also a summary of progress made by the special committees: to urge the extension of the civil serv law to the offices of the District government; the legal committee to secure the enactment of a code of laws for the District; the commit to secure action by Goy. O'Ferrall of Vir ginia looking to the suppression of gambling and kindred evils in Alexandria county, and the committees on public schools, gas and eleetg light and telephone rates. Mlexandria County. As to the committee to see Gov. O'Ferrall, the report said: A subcormmittee waited upon Gov. O'Fer- rali at the executive mansion in Richmond, who promised his cordial and entire support in the suppression of the lawlessness and rder which were resulting in the de- moralization of the young men, not only of the District of Columbia, but of many of the citizens of his own commonwealth as well. He has since commenced a vigorous war- fare, which, it is hoped, will greatly im: if not entirely remedy, the diszracet! dition of affairs in the locality referr ‘The legislature of Virginia will at an curly day so amend the commonwealth as to deal summarily with all race tracks not organized and conducted for the purpose of improving the breed of horse flesh and the furnishing what is known as legitimate arausement not founded upon betting. Thjs committee has expended 4 great deal of time and labor in the per- formance of its duties, with the aid of the police authorities, employed detec ‘Ss, who visited many of the places. which were con- ducted in violation of the la’ nd thus ob- tained evidence upon which ind!ctments were found by the grand jury. Important Measures. Mr. Warner's report continued: “One of the most prominent and necessary meas- ures acted on by the board was the bill providing for the extension of sewers and highways, under the general highway act. Every effort was made to secure favor- able consideration of this measure, as It was deemed of paramount importance, and in this cornection the committee on public health rendered most valuable service, its chairman and several of its members re- sponding to frequent invitations to publicly explain the reasons for the ursercy of speedy and favorable action by Congress. Unquestionably, the general provisions of this bill are indorsed by a very larze ma- jerity of the people, and especially of the wealthy taxpayers, who are deeply inter- ested in securing favorable action thereon at as eariy a day as possible. The high character and scientific attainments of the committee on public health entitle their statements to the entire confidence and most serious consideration, not only of the community, but also of those on whom we rust depend for the enactment of laws which will render possible the improve- ments requisite to health and comfort. “The committee on water supply was largely Mstrumental in securing the ap- propriations necessary for the raising of the ‘lam at Great Falls, and the testing of what is known as the tunnel, with a view to ascertaining whether or not it could be made available for the purposes originally intended. “Fhe policy of the board of trade regard- ing grade crossings has been strenuously adhered to, and every opportunity taken to urge their abolition, but so far without success. It is also a matter of extreme regret that no improvements have been made in the terminal facilities in any of the rail- roads coming into the District of Colum- bia. The reasons given for delay have been the general depression of business and the great demand for improvements elsewhere. In justice to Washington some provision should be speedily made lcoking to the comfort of the hundreds of thousands of vis!tor3 who annually come to the national capital from all sections of- the country, and whose representatives in “‘ongress an- rually fail to enact Jegislation which shall compel the erection of stations commensu- rate with the growth, dignity, and beauty of the city, and also the providing of such facilities for the handling of freight as be adequate to the commercial advan- wes of our people. It is suggested that If the changes involved in the wabuiition of grade crossings and the providing of proper terminal facilities demand expenditures of such magnitude as to be unjust to the rai roads, an appropriation from public money in ald of the ssary improvements very properly may be made, as has been done in Philadelphia and elsewhere. \ resolution was adopted by the board commending the observation of Washing- ton's birthday by the schools of the Di trict. This is considered to be an important step In the cultivation of & partiotic sen- timent in the minds of the children. “Tt is hoped that during the coming year Congress will take some steps looking to the Commencement of a municipal building in Judiciary Square. Arguments have been presented from time to time in favor of legislation which shall provide the neces- sary means for the #1 nm of a bulidirg adapted to the requirements of a city hall and court house combined, which shall be a model for other cities to imitate. The present quarters of the local government are unattractive, and it is, moreover, against the policy not only of the general government, but of other cities, to have their executive offices in rented property “Washington is essentially different in its citizenship and interests from other Amer- lean cites, and {ts importance nd very largely upon ihe ernment. The maintenance of stre , and the proper nment, far beyo: th the general ntribation toward these annual expenditures for such pur- Pe s Iz faithfully carried out.” Mr. Warner tuok occasion to refer to the faithful and efficient work of the board of directors and of the olticers of the board. “In conclusion,” he said, “permit me in closing my term of eto express the earnest wish that the heard ot trade will ignore all questions upon which there must be difference of upinion and divergence of its members, and the hepe that the policy to which it has steadily adhe of uniting upon great public measures be pres that the representative force of the Listrict may be expended toward the accomplish- ment of measures which must widely affect the welfare of the whole people, and which are most necessary to the preservation and promotion of the health and comfort and the common weal. Thanked by the Board. on the conclusion of the report, Mr. T. A. Lambert said that he was sure he yotced ent as to its ¢ the sentiments of the board when he said it ‘Wes an able, exhaustive and gratifying one. He thereupon moved that it be received and adopted, with the thaftks of the board. Secretary Wight, putting the motion, de- clared it unanimously adopted, and Presi- dent Warner returned his acknowledgments. Thanks for Gov. 0’Ferra’ Upon the motion of Dr. A. P. Fardon, a resolution referring to the efforts of Gov. O'Ferrall of Virginia to rid Alexandria county of the gambling element was adopted. The resolution recited that the board had viewed the governor's efforts to suppress gambling in the vicinity with great gratification, and tendered the thanks to the governor of the board for his determined fight against the unlav‘ful elements. Dr. Fardon paid Gov. O'Ferrall a high tribute in Introducing the resolution, saying that he had done and would do all in his power to as ee the board in its efforts to suppress the evil. Seererney Wight next read his annual re- port. The Secretary's Report. Mr. Wight’s report, giving a brief his- tory of the vear, sai “The long continued period of depression will probably account for the fact that during the past year the membership of the board was not increased as largely as in the year previcus. Eighty- two new members, however, have been add- ed to the list, while several members have been dropped because of resignation or noti- payment of dues. It is worthy of note, in connection with at least some of the resig- nations received, that they Lave been based on the fact that the parties resigning have } felt that the hoard of trade was not doing as much for them as they thought it ought to. One member resigned because the sec- retary did not buy all his fael from him; another, because he did not sell us quite enough ice cream,ete., but those who joined the board for the sake of helping the board, and to dv what they could for the interest of the city, have not resigned and are ready to remain with us and do whatever they are called upon to do. The secretary has endeavored to impress upon all persons secking entrance into the board that the motive should not be for what personal enefit the board will be to the member,but for what assistance the member can ren- der of the board. After giving an account of the finances of the board Mr. Wight continued: “In conclusion I desire to emphasize the fact that has been frequently referred to, that the Washington board of trade is a thoroughly representative body. It stands between the people and Congress as such, and is so recognized by Congress. recommendations have weight. ing the pest two years been singularly W. Ashford, Job Barnard, Henry L. Biscoe, Henry F. Blount, Samuel S. Bond, George G. Boteler, W. Andrew Boyd, L. P. Lips- comb, Austin P- Brown, Chapin Brown, R. M. Brown, Walter W. Burdette, Samuel C. Busey, John R. Carmody, Loring Chappel. Charles B. Church, Lewis Clephane, Ar- thur Cowsill, Bernard J. Coyle, Samuel W. Curriden, W. Riley’ Deeble, Gasherie De Witt, William C. Dodge, E. F. Droop; John B. Duncklee, George T. Dunlop, John Joy Edson, Messrs. mmert and Heisley, Geo. E. Emmons, Abram P. Fardon, J. Holds- worth Gordon, dwerd Graves, Edwin N. Gray, Randall Hagner, Martin Hebner, Frank Hume, Willlam A_ Hungerford, Ber- nerd T. Janney, Elbridge S. Johnson, J. Harrison Johnson, ©. W. Jordan, George W. Krox, Tallmadge A. Lambert, Charles C. Lancaster, Jullug Lansburgh, James Lansburgh, Lyman 4. Littlefield, Henry B. Looker, John H), Magruder, J. Forest Man- ning, F. P, May! Samuel J. Meeks, William A. Meloy, Jchn MfMler, Daniel | Murray, Charles W. Needham, Allen W. Mallery, Theodore W. Noyes, Nehemiah G. Ordway, B. Southard Parker, Myron M. Parker, Al- bion K. Parris, J.’ H. Ralston, F._L. Sid- dons, Albert M. Read, William’ F. Roberts, William 8. Roose, Samuel Ross, Henry b. Rust, William H. Saunders, F. H. Smith, Thomas W. Smith, Thomas Somerville, J. W. Somerville, Ellis Spear, O. G. Staples, Charles G. Thorn, Heman D, Walbridge, Brainard H. Warner, Edward L. Whitford, John B, Wight, Berlah Wilkins, Jesse B. Wilson, James B. Wimer, Simon Wolf, S. W. Woodward and Elphonzo Youngs. a Anacostia’s Railroad Controversy. To the Editor of The Eventug Star: Several communications have of late ap- peared in The Star in regard to the Anacos- lia Street Car Company, bearing upon the management by the superintendent and di- rectors of the road. Let us turn over the leaf. I have been a resident of Anacostia for more than twenty years. About seven- teen years ago this compiny was formed, and since that time has -iyen Anacostia a street car communication with Washington. It has been subjected to much severe criti- cism in its management It may not have been all that might be desired in furnishing the most desirable transit or the best accom- modations, but it seems all that the patron- age has justified, and all we have, or likely to have. As it is, it has been of immense im- portance in building up this place, and any- | thing tending to injure this company will | injure the growth and prosperity of Anacos- tia, The attempt to compel this company to pay their employes more than the receipts of the road will justify has already injured the business interests of this place, and if the company shall be compelled to cease faim acvihing Wc cence oe operation, the value of property will he more terest. It has dealt only with those mat. | Sefiously affected. It seems to me, there- ters which relate to the Interests of the | fore, that wisdom suggests that the people entire District. Such is its object such is | Of Anacostia and vicinity not only continue its purpose, and such is its recotd, Mas | t© patronize this road, but seek, if possible, | we hot hope in the coming year, which we | t@ increase it. The road has now a full com: all believe will be a year of prosperity, thar | Plement of employes who are wi the board. by xn inc a still greater activity good work and aceomp sults?” YY go on in its A Suill greater re- To Increase the Dues. The secretary's report having been read and adopted, President Warner app>int=4 | Messrs. Randall Hagner, F. L. Siddons and H. B. Leoker as a committee to con- duct the election of ten members of the board of directors, but before the polls we opened Mr. Beriah Wilkins, chairman of the committee on finance, stated that he Was directed by the commiitee to give notice of a proposed amendment to the b | work for what the company c: | road will warrant. d that they shall receive more ade- as svon as the income of the This company has done no injury to those who declined to work for am assu quate wi ; What the receipts would enable the company to pay. It is presumed that they can do bet- ter, and I sincerely desire that they may. All the receipts of the road from its entire period of operation have been paid to its em- oy except what has been required for repairs : has received anything on hi ent in the road. ig or her in- I am not in any way ‘oad, except to pay my nd get its benefits to this place. a da, D.C. Cc, B. SMITH. increasing the 1 dues f : sing: apnual c 3 from eo C and making them payable in a meraccGre = Losec: ginning y 1, ISkK The expe Perseverance Lodge of Good Templars, at the board, av y largely attended meeting, last Sat- pier tie fuost eeonomiesL mins urday evening, éntertained the officers of e ounted to $5,000, and at least | the Grand Lod : me t um would be required during th the Sree tg wed Pag ther sanuat ing year Cader the Pies the 5: Visit; the officer’ of ‘District Lodge 3; amendment went over until the next meeting. The New Assessment. Chairman Edson, from the committee on taxation and assessment, offered the follow- ing resolution Resolved, That the board of trade approve of the proposition to amend the bill approy- ed August 14, 1894, so as to provide that the time shall be extended for assessing county roperty in the District of Columbia to June 0, 153, and that the taxes under this a. - ment shall be due and payable in one ment in May, 1807. The law othe remain in force, providing that the a: = ment in Washington and Georgetown shall be completed by January 1, 1896, and taxes a number of the prominent workers of other lodges, and was’ alsd’ favored with a visit J. M. Thorne of Falls Church, the ast grand vice*templar of Virginia. ' The usiness was dispatched with promptness, the inspectton ‘by the Grand Lodge officers showed that the lodge was prosper- ous and active.’ In this lod, in all the other lodges of! the order in this District, great enthusiasm prevails as to the ap- proaching celebration of the thirtieth an- niversary of the-ordér in this District, for whica active preparations are in progress. Dr. D: H. Mant’ of Brooklyn, the right worthy grand templar of the order, will come especially to speak at this meeting, and in the church of his old friend, Dr. Talmage. The social session at the last meeting was in charge of Miss Kate Clem- thereunder should be due and payable in two H = : ents, and during this-the lodge was enter- installmerts, in Novembe and May,| tained by Miss Bishop and Mr. A. W. Tai sexniaintongicirel watient ares Campbell with music, with recitations by dson stated that unfortunately the District board of assessors were so burdened with the labors of the excise board that their work ing had not been completed, and it was utterly impossible for the board to complete the work by the Ist of January. E rommittee, said Mr. Edson, missioners, said Mr. Edson, a conclusion out- ined by the resolution was reached. The committee learned that the assessors have done as well as could be done, and it is be- lieved that the coming assessment will peeve to be the best the District has ever ad. Mr. Edson’s resolution was then adopted, when Mr. M. M. Parker called attention to the fact that Secretary Wight, in his re- port, had said that during the past two years no one could truthfully say that any member of the board had done or sought anything for the promotion of personal ends. Of course, remarked Mr. Parker, he knew that the secretary did not for an in- stant mean to insinuate that members of the board previous to two years ago were actuated by personal ends, and he knew that Mr. Wight would ut once correct his inadvertently made implied reflection, Mr. Wight replied that in making the ref- erence he had referred to only that period during which he had been secretary, and thanked Mr. Parker for calling his atten- tion to the matter, that he m'ght at once remeve from his report the rema-k referred 0. An Election and a Collation. President Warner then announced the opening of the polls for the election of ten directors, and invited the members to par- take of a collation, after casting their votes. Those members of the board of directors whose terms had expired, an- nounced President Warner, were Charles | Baum, John Joy Edson, Henry Wise Gar- nett, Charles C. Glover, Crosby S. Noyes Myron M. Parker, Samuel Ross, 0. G Staples, Henry A. Willard and William A Wimsatt. Mr, Willard declined to agaiz serve, preferr'ng that some one else shou!d be chosen in his stead, and the following were put in nomination: Myron M. Parker, Abram P. Fardon, Samuel E. Wheat Talmadge A. Lambert, John Joy Ed Henry L. Riscoe, Ellis Spear, Char! Gliver, Crosby S. N_yes, Charles C. ter, William A. Wim Orrin G, Staptes. Making Speevhes. After the collation had been enjoyel, and while awaiting the ceport of the judges ot the election, President Warner called upon several members for brief informal ad- dresses. Gen. Spear and Dr. Fardon begged to be excused, on the ground that, as Dr. Far- don explained, they were so agitated, both being candidates for re-election, that they were unable to talk. Mr. Chapin Erown, upon being called on, referred to the im- perative necessity for definite and imme- diate action by Congress in the matter 9f the extension of streets, and urged the hoard to assist the people most affected in securing such a settlement of the quesiion. Simon Wolf, being pleasantly intro- tt, Simon Wolf and A rmans, ans 2 the one thing he neering. He has also, devoted consi proude 5 attention te the cultivation of his voiee. American citizen and a hingtonian. | He won distingiisned honors at the He spoke of the struggle of the Cubers | \ersity, and hag rerarned to this coui for freedom, and urged the board to further | to accept a pogitioa in the Uni of thetr efforts. Happy address Chicago. His stay in Washington will be by Mr. E. H. Droop, who pred: (hat Veneer eee eee the hoard wonld yet unber of | Mr. Burchard entered the sic, and by Mr. nnn ashington when a ay Who suppiemente e f Mr. ugh the various grades into the High | 5 Brown to street extension, and then | s-hool, from which he graduated in. the Mr. Randall Hagner, cn ‘ehalf of the j Glass of ‘00. Hoe is pleasantly res judges of election, reported that the fol-| by quite a ciccle of friends in tns c lowing had heen el Myron M. Parker, ich has always been his home. Abram Fardoa, San Whea‘ley, Tall- madge A. Lambert, John Joy Edson, Henry Briscoe, Ellis Spear, Chas. ©. Giover, S. Ne and Wm, A. Wimsatt. ent Warner declared the successful ndidates to have been elected for a term years each, and then, after Mr. F. L. siddens had announeed that the Na- tional Civil Service League would meet here December 11 and 12, the meeting was declared adjourned. Members Present. Those members present last evening in- cluded J. P. Agnew, George A. Armes, E. Miss Jennie Griffin and brief speeches by Mr. A, N. Canfield, G. C. T.; A. T. Maupin, G. Coune, Mrs. Emma F. Bishop, G. V. T. W. Russell, G. S. J. T.; A. Kalstrom, . S.; W. R. Bradley, G. Asst. Sec.; J. C. Suter, S. Marsh. The “Lodge of Instruc- tion” tendered an invitation to attend its and improvements. No stockhold- | Session next Wednesday evening at 603 A street southeast. — Marriage Licenses. Marriage licenses have been issued to the following: Marshall Thomas and Annie Hall; Felix Johnson and Nettie Rhone; Geo. W. Rhone ani Sophia Jackson; John H. Henson and Lizzie Carpenter; Willis Washingtor and Kate Corbin;-Wm. D. Pen- dicton and Margaret Johnson; Clarence Hogan and Sadle E. Hocver; William Dow- ell and Lucy Warfield; Edward A. Shanklin and Magsie E. Wilson: Thomas S. Beasley and Lillian Payne, both'of Culpeper, Va. David L. Jones and Minnie E. Woodfin Hector McCoy and Martha Henderso: Henry N. Werthington and Elizabeth B. McElhone; Adam E. S. Ewalt of this ci and Mary A. McKenney of Alexandria,Va; Alexander Foster and Annie M. Lauck Na- varro; Percy M. Baxter and Minnie J. Fin- Nicholas S. Quinnt and Carrie S. uspicke, both of Baltimore, Md.; Arthur Vincent and Mary Newman; Edwin S. Ar- nold of Port Trevorton, Pa., and Annie M. Riehl of this city, — Cruelty to Car Horses. To the Editor of The Evening Star: It is not unusual to see a car of the Relt Line Company apparently stranded by the track, which is quite suggestive of a strike. A circuit of the entire line after dark almost any night will show that there are several such situaticns, and a little inquiry and a little more of observation will reveal the fact that these cars are pulled one side because the horses are no longer able to drag them. In the summer heat an occasional occur- rence of this sort should not excite much comment, but now the situation is different, and the public should be acquainted with such state of affairs s> that the force of public opinion may in some measure correct it, After dark the company puts Into service horses which cannot be relied on tu take the cars an entire trip, and it takes no morbid imagination to conjecture the suf- fering of these poor beasts before .hey imally break down and can no longer re- spond to the stimulant of the whip, not to consider those which do succeed in getting back to their stalls. It is positively painful for a close observer ‘to watch the cars of this company pass a well-lighted pomt after sundown. &. or A High School Boy’s Success. Another Washingtonian, Anton Burchard, | has won distinction for himself, that at the same time reflects credit upon the public schools of this city, where he received his carly education. Mr, Burchar] has just returned to this'city from Germany, where he has for four'years past been diligently pursuing @ course of study in the Dresden Polytechnic University in mechan _ District Bonds Not Taxubie. Judge Ricks of the United States cir uit court has rendered a decision at Cleve- land, Ohio, holding that bonds of the District of ‘Columbia are not subject to taxation, being in that respect in the na- ture of government bonds. The case was one brought by the executors of the estate of Thomas W. C ell against Auditor Charles F. Dick of Summitt county, Ohio, to restrain him from listing the bonds for taxation, NORTHEAST CITIZENS Discnssions of Grade Crossings and Needed Improvements. DIVISION OF STREET. APPROPRIATIONS Legal Talent to Watch the Differ- ent Railroads. SOME SCHOOL QUESTIONS In calling to order last night’s meeting of the Northeast Washington Citizens’ As- sociation President Tucker spoke in com- plimentary terms of the efforts of the local newspapers to get rid of the dangerous grade crossings. He said that if The Star and Post did not cease using such bold headlines Superintendent Alvey would take bis advertisements out of the papers and would keep the newsboys out of his depot. Attention was called by President Tucker to the killing of Oll'e Dade Saturday at the New Jersey avenue crossing of the Balti- more and Potomac railroad, where, he said, there are thirteen tracks on the street. The president also mentioned the R street crossing in Eckington, where, he sald, the people should wake up and provide a rem- edy for their defenseless condition. If the Commissioners are powerless to erforce regiations against the road, then he thought they should provide a remedy. This crossing he characterized as a “pub- lic, authorized slaughter:ng establ'shment.” Reference was also made to the G street crossing of the Baltimore and Ohio road, where one man was killed some months ago, and where the quick action of a driver a few days ago prevented a serious acci- dent. ‘The only remedy at this crossing, he said, is the employment of an additicnal watchman. ‘These matters, he stated, have been -alled to the attention of Congress a number of times, but the only thing he saw to rem- edy the grade crossing evil was for a mem- ber of one of the congressional committees to fall a victim on one of them, for the killing of men in ordinary walks of life seemed to mak3 no impression whatever on them. Committees Announced. Committees for the ensuing year were an- nounced as follows: Steam railroads—Wm. J. Frizzell, chair- man; A. H. F. Holsten, W. O. Miller, M. M. Rowzer, J. H. Huggins, B. J. O'Brien, P. W. Smith, Walter Godwin, E. J. Collins and A. B- Smith. Streets, avenues and alleys—H. H. Mar- tin, chairman; W. E. Carver, J. Frech,Wal- ter Donaldson, Loring Chappell, Wash. P. Evans, G. B. Rose, N. D. Adams, W. Ju. Hughes, Dr. D. B. Street, S. Sowerbutts, J. B. Algate. Water, lights and sewers—A. H. Hol- sten, chairman; E. Q. Gunson, J. R. Colvin, B. F. Barres, E. H. Tompkins, Wm. Bierly, J. B. Algate, J. B. Burke, Wm. Lescher, H. Koss, B. Ostman. Assessments and apportionment of appro- priaticns—N. L. King, chairman; A, J. Don- aldson, S. Sowerbutts, Albert Robinson, J. B. Burke, I. E. Cole, Z. T. Jenkins, J. R. Johnson. Public parks and spaces—J. B. Algate, rhairman; B. L. Nevins, Dr. J. McAllister, J. D. Hinternisch, F. P. Brandis, B. F. Se: ton, M. Joseph, J. H. Branson, J. P. Rudy. Schools—E. Dalyrimple, chairman; H. H. Martin, W. O, Miller, F. A. Flanegin, J. Millard, Dr. M. A. Custis, G. B. Rose, J. B. Algate, B. P. Entrekin, A. O. Nash. Public conveyances—J. B. Burke, chair- an; N. 1. King, P. W. Smith, A. J. Don- G. Fowler, G. B. Rose, J. B. yker, B. F. Barnes, D. C. Smith. Propesed legislation—Evan H. Tucker, chairman; Dr. E. M. Gallaudet, Rev, C. Gillespie, B. N. Seymour, W. A. Johnston, J. Frech, W. G. Fowler, W. J. Frizzell, J. J. Burchfield, J. H. Lewis. Sanitary affairs—J. R. Colvin, chatrman; J. B. Algate, Dr. J. McAllister, Dr. M. A. Custis, Dr. D. B. Street, T. A. Keisel, A. B. Clarke, B. L. Andrews, J. T. Bischoff, Geo. Thornton, S. Sowerbutts. Police and fire departments—S. Sower- butts, chairman; F. A. Flanegin, M. Joseph, J. W._ Hughes, Wm. Donaldson, Geo. Kil- leen, Wm. C. Ricks, W. 3. Babbitt, E. R. Martin, A. Ostman, T. A. Perry. Street Improvements. Chairman Frizzell of the special commit- tee appointed to report upon a resolution of the association concerning street improve- ments, made his report. He said that the matter oc! .© occupation of Delaware ave- nue for the storage of material was first considered and the committee had found that so long as there is not money enough for providing a property yard, this avenue will probably be occupied for the storage of material, es it is now used. ‘The resolution referred to this special com- mittee was as follows: “Resolved, That it is the opinion of this association, representing the citizens of Northeast Washington, that a systematic and comprehensive plan of street improvements shall be begun, where- by the impassable ungraded streets should be opened up and the paved roadways skirt- ing our borders on the south and west should be continued and extended until our streets and those of our adjacent suburbs shall be paved, curbed and sidewalked, “Resolved, That a special committee be appointed to prepare a memorial to the Dis- trict Commissioners and to Congress asking that special provision be made for street improvements, separate and apart from the usual annual appropriations.” “Your committee belleve that the spirit which prompted the resolutions was founded upon the fact that the street appropriations for our section of the city had always been very small, and that the estimates and ap- propriations for the present and past year were especially out of proportion to the large increase in population and the per- centage of mileage of unimproved roadways in our midst, while large balances of our tax money were unappropriated year after year. By consulting statistics, we found that on June 30, 184, there remained in the United States treasury a balance of $625, 207.74 of District revenues unappropriated, which, if added to the like amount to be ap- propriated on the part of the United States government, would amount to $1,350,415.45 withheld from the appropriations for that year, We find, however, that the appropria- tion act for the year ending June 30, 189% contained an unusual appropriation of $300, 4 to be applied to a repayment of the tun- rel debt in addition to the annual install- ment as provided for in the act of July 15, 1s thus reducing the above balance to 74 of District revenues. ‘e find also that the appropriation act for the present year, ending June 30, 1696, has an appropriation of a like amount of $300,000, to be paid the United States on ac- count of the tunnel debt, in addition to the regular annual installment. This is a clear cut of $600,000 from our revenues, or, add- ing the United States government's propor- tion under the organic act of 1878, a total of $1,200,000, besides fragmentary balances amounting to $429,000.09 on July 1, 1895, to the credit of the District. “We are very happy to report that the tunnel debt, originally amounting to over 31,000,000, is reduced to $98,104. We may remark in passing that this $1,000,000 was, by the act creating it, to be patd wholly out of the water fund. The accounts of the Dis- trict callector of taxes show that for the year ending June 30, 1895, $3,659,510.14 were ected exclusive of the water fund. The eipts for the present year are 85, or $434,428.28 less than the ac- tual receipts of last year. “The estimates of the appropriations for next year, based upon the above estimated receipts for the present year, as lately sub- ni by the District Commisstoners, are very much larger than for any previous year and if the amount asked for by the Commissioners should be granted by Con- your committee is of the opinion that ets of Northeast Washington will be well cared for as we should reasonably expect; but they will require the same amount of expenditure and e for several future years to bring them up to a proper standard. “\We find many of the streets recommend- ed for improvement by your street mittee included in the estimates, which amount to $39,000, besides $12,000 for adja- cont suburban streets. There is also an item of $500,000 for grading ungraded ects in the city, a large part of which def necessity come to us. “Your committee is well satisfied that the Commissioners’ recommendations are ample for the present, and that it behooves each and every member of this association to use ail proper influence with Congress and its committees in support of the estimates submitted. “We therefore respectfully report back the resolutions and recommend that they be referred to the committee on proposed ieg- islation for their use before Congress.” Tne members of the committee signing the report are: W. J. Frizzell, chairman; J. B. Algate, J. B. Burke, W. R. Carver and B, Ostman. The report was discussed and accepted and the committee continued. The commit- tee will pursue the matter of the Delaware avenue obstruction. Railroad Crossings. There was no report made by the rail- road committee, but Mr. Frizzell referred to the prosecution of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad now pending in the Police Court, and mentioned an interview printed with Mr. Pugh, the prosecutor, in which the latter said he was going to begin anew the prosecutions against the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, and he only hoped he would do as he says he will. Maj. Burke offered the following: “Whereas the Northeast Washinston Cit- izens’ Association has had before it for consideration the matter of the dangerous conditions and inconvenience caused hy the crossings of the Balt'more and Ohio railroad at their several intersections of streets and avenues of this section cf the elty; and “Whereas the efforts heretofore made have in a large measure proven abortive and unsatisfactory in results, and it now appears that another organization of our fellow-citizens is about to take measures to abate this cause of just complaint; therefore be it “Resolved, That this association author- ize Its president to secure the services of some competent attorney, as in his judg- ment he may select, and upon such terms as can be agreed upon, to act in conjunc- tion with other associations seeking to abate this common and dangeous nul- sance.” Speaking in behalf of the resolution, President Tucker said that the matter of having trains stopped before crossing H street at Delaware avenue was first called to the attention of the Commissioners by this Northeast Washington Citizens’ Asso- ciation. He told of the action of the Com- missioners in passing a resolution requiring the stoppage of trains at Delaware avenue and H street, and said that when the case was tried in the Police Court there was no one present to represent the District, and Judge Kimball decided against the District that the regulation was unreasonable. President Tucker said he heartily favored the rescjution, for he thought that if the association had counsel then the cases would be more ably presented. ‘The resolution was passed. Several committees called upon had no re- ports to make, but President Tucker called attention to the action of the Commissioners in the matter of estimates for street and sewer work, and said that what they had done was more than gratifying to the resi- dents of Northeast Washington, School Matters. Chairman Dalrymple of the school com- mittee made a report covering the action of the association on certain school questions, heretofore published in The Star, and Presi- dent Tucker called attention to the bazaar which the teachers of the public schools are to give at Convention Hall for ten days, be- emning December 2. This affair, he said, he knew would, as it properly should, receive the hearty approval and assistance of the association, as well as of all citizens. The teachers, he said, age making an effort to establish a fund for the benefit of the dis- abled or aged teachers, and the association is known as the Teachers’ Annuity and Ald Association. A fund Is to be established which is to be invested to the best advan- tage, in order that the teachers stated may be assisted. “The teachers of our city,” said President Tucker, “are very poorly paid, and when they are sick they are compelled to pay a sufstitute, and, of course, from the small salaries paid them they can save nothing. The consequence is that when they have given up their lives to the work and have become too old or disabled, they are turned out in the cold. This creditable institution will relieve this helplessness and give the teachers what they have justly earned.” Mr. Miller had complaint to make because, he says, the boys who attend the Business High School have no place except the street where they can go to eat their lunch, while the girls are permitted to remain in the building at lunch time. Maj. Burke moved that the boys be fur- nished aprons, for the girls are allowed to remain in the building because their laps cater the crumbs and keep them from the icor. President Tucker said he might remin Maj. Burke of his boyhood agen eiaicee that the boys sit in the girls’ laps. Mr. Colvin offered a resolution asking the paving of the small flat-iron square in front of the Pierce School. Police Needs. Mr. Sowerbutts asked the association to sanction the report of Maj. Moore asking for an increase In the membership of the force. President Tucker seconded the remarks, and said he was much surprised a few days ago when he looked over the books with Maj. Moore. Maj. Burke objected, on the grounds that Maj. Mocre had recommended two classes, one of $75 and one of $00, and he thought that as the duty was the same for all they should all receive the same pay. There was a general discussion of the du- tes of policemen, during which it was stated that the officers are not always properly treated by the courts and their superior offi- cials. The civil service in vogue in the police department was discussed, and Maj. Burke said as a friend of the officers he wanted to enter his objection. He thought the matter should be referred to the proper committee. The committee on streets, avenues and alleys was instructed to investigate the sec- ond section of the plans under the highway act and see to the placing on the plat of a provision for the extension of F street east to Benning road. This closed the business for the evening, and the association adjourned. ——=.___ FREE SILVER IN ALABAMA, Senators Morgan and Pugh Take the Stump and Denounce Cleveland. At Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday United States Senators Morgan and Pugh opened the democratic free silver campaign, which the democratic silver leaders in conference decided to conduct on the most vigorous lines possible until the state democratic corvention meets. A large crowd was present. Senator Morgan bitterly de- nounced Cleveland’s policy of borrowing money as one which had never existed when the country was not plunged in war, and laid all the trouble to the influence of John Sherman for a gold standard and the demonetization of silver. Senator Pugh spoke on the same line, but even more bitter in his denunciation of Cleve- lard’s policy. The Senaiors will continue their silver canvass two weeks. Returns have been received from every county in Pennsylvania, and the plurality given the republican state ticket has been increased to 174,427. Judge Smith of Lack- awanna is elected democratle member of the superior court by a vote which, when the official count is completed, will give him a plurality of about 5,000 over Judge Yerkes, his closest competitor. The re- turns show that a total vote of 738,000 was cast Tuesday. In 1898, when the people voted for candidates for the same offize, there were 74,3) ballots counted, Jackson (rep.) having a plurality over Oshourn (dem.) of 135,146. Last year, when Hast- ings and Singerly were the candidates for fovernor, the total number of republican and democratic yotes cast was 908,205, Gov. Hastings having a plurality of 241,397. Wants the Treaty Changed. Mayor Pingree of Detroit has sent a long communication to the council favoring the abrogation of that portion of the treaty be- tween Great Britain and the United States which prevents building war ships on the lakes. The message was adopted as the sense of the Detroit common council. Scape Postal Superintendents. The convention of postal superintendents from most of the large citles in the Unite? States effected an organization at Baltimore last wesk by electing B. O. Windsor, station H, Boston, president, and J. T. Ward of Bal- timore. secretary. ‘The objects of the meet ing, the formation of a national association, were informaily discussed and committees appoint«d. after which the meeting adjourn- ed. = IF YOUR FOOD DISTRESSES YOU Take Horsford’s Acid Phosphte, It aids the stomach to digest the food, and does away with that full feeling after cating. BISHOP QUINTARD. An Eloquent Tribute te azn Eminent Divine. An interesting tribute to the life and character of Bishop Quintard of Tennessee, and a story of his noble work in building the University of the South at Suwanee, was recently given in the Minneapolis Times. It is doubly interesting in this city at the present time,"when it is remembered that Bishop Quintard’s son married Miss May Shepherd, the eldest daughter of ex- Goy. Alex. R. Shepherd. Bishop Quiniard is a brother of Mr. George W. Quintard of New York, and is himself well known in this city. The article referred to is as fol- lows In a day when motives of a merely pru- dential kind are those which influence such large numbers of men, high in place and great in official power, it is an inspiration to know a man who never asks what is the prudential way to do, but rather, what is the right way; what would Jesus Christ do, if he had to deal with this matter? This is Bishop Quintard’s way—first, midst, last, always; hence he is loved as few men are; feared as such men as he is always will be feared, and has some fierce an- tagonists; but, like the stars in their courses, he goes right cn. Bishop Quintard was a doctor in medicine before he was a doctor in theology, and a good physician he was. When the war broke out, he went into the army; was chapla‘n, and did royal service; locked after men’s bedies and souls at tne same time. In the camp, in the hospital, he was ever ready to assist all in need. The soldiers almost idolized ther friend and helper. When he became bishop, he had vexed and vexing problems before him; this no man knew better than he, and no man in America ever set a brave heart against a steep hiil with moré courage than he. The black man was free; the law said so; he had rights greater than those any human law could give. He was the child of the common Father. A “person of color” wanted to be confirmed; the re- ligious whites objected to the confirmation taking place in the usual way. Said they: “Let there be a separate service. We ob- ject to a negro being placed on equal foot- ing with us.” Do not let us judge these people in a hard manner; it was the way they had been taught all their Kves. They knew ro better. A weak bishop would have said: “Oh, yes, certainly. You shall have your way; it does not make any difference.” Bishop Quintard said nothing of the sort. He replied: “The confirmation will be at the appointed time, for black and white alike; ali have the same rights in the churen of Christ.” What a storm arose; what fury and indignation. It was of no use. Placid, calm, strong in mind, brave in the fear of God, this prophet seer stood, like some majestic rock, that lifts its head above the water near the seashore; the waves dash against it, are broken into spray, and recede; the rock stands, just as Bishop Quintard stood. No color line here. Children of the Father, redeemed by bloo: tell it out, if this win, we will win by it; i it is defeated, we want to share that de- feat. To read of such a deed, at such a time, makes one glad. One day Bishop Quintard said: “If ever meu are to be uplifted, it is by knowledge and by divine grace. I will have a uni- versity of the south.” He went to Suwanee, placed there a big wooden cross, said his prayers, and said this is holy; it shall be for the university of the south; I will have here an institution of learning of which America may well be proud. Bishops, clergy, laymen said your Gream is Utopian; you cannot do what you propose; your pian will fail; you must suffer defeat. He did not cry, did not fume and worry and abuse his critics; he well knew the mighty power of God; he had eaten bread in the wilder- ness and seen Elim palm trees in the deserts he trusted God and kept his powder dry, Many of his critics are dead; all in resard to the University of the South have ex- perienced a change of heart, and now say Bishop Quintard is a wise man, The uni- versity is a noble fact, has quite a hisiory and will do yet greater good. It seems @ pity that a man Like this ever can grow old, as I know him, as I heard him talk once in Washington, D. C. My heart warms to him, and if I may not do as it is reported Methodists sometimes do, shout glory, I have like feeling with them when I hear the name of this noble man of Tennessee, Time may dim the brightness of his eye, impair the firmness of his step, the splendor of his self-sacrificing life it cannot impair; it is in the chronicles of God, emblazoned with those of the immortals. What a halo surrounds this name Quintard; what a herie j tage it Is to the church in his diocese, end what an attractive power it must have, here in Minneapolis, has been heard with delight, the coadjutor Bishop Gailor; his words for truth have been warm and sweet and strong. Would you know the secret; he is a man who learned his lesson and so far has done his life's work under Bishop Quintard, as the old lark sang, the young lark learned how to sing. May the Ameri- can church never lack such songs, till she sings them new in the city of God. The history of the church in the south cannot be told with Bishop Quintard left out. The bishop is great in the parishes, and in all the south there are multitudes who see in him a religious leader of-true prophetic fire and vision. What the south is doing for the negro race is not known or ackno" edged as it ought to be. : —_----eee-———___ Officers of the Pierce Guild. Officers of the Pierce Guild have bees elected as follows: Mrs. W. H. Bayly, pres- ident; Mrs. J: C. Perrine, vice presidents Mrs. W. C. Wood, treasurer, and Mrs. W. H. Moses, secretary. This guild was or- ganized about five years ago, and named after Joshua Pierce, the founder of the Washingion Hospital for Foundlings. The ladies of the guild devote themselves to work for the Foundling Hospital, and seve eral thousands of dollars have been raised through their efforts and expended in pro- moting the health and comfort of the ine fants at the institution. For two summers they have maintained a country home for the children. a To Deciare Title. A Dill to declare the title to part of lot 2, in square west of square 14, and for the appointment of trustees for the complainant has been filed by George G. Boteler against Pocahontas Merredith Burner, Margaretta F. Turner, Edward S Turner and Mary Turner. J. J. Darlington is the attorney for Mr. Boteler. cee Sal 4 Partition. Ellen C. and John J. Widmayer, through Attorneys Hamilton and Colbert, have filed @ bill in equity cgainst Wm. G. Widmayer and others for the sale and partition of the real estate of the late John Widmayer. a ee Connivance at Lynching. The South Carolina constitutional conven- tion has passed a section providing that if a prisoner is lynched through the negll- gence, permission or connivance of the officer who has him tn charge, the officer shall be removed and be ineligible to office after conviction. To Be Used for Yale Concerts. The Yale College corporation has pure chased the College Street Church property, on College street, near Battell Chapel, for $27,000. The building will be used for Yale concerts, and in connection with the new musical department of the unversity. Sm CURES SCROFU BLOO!