Evening Star Newspaper, November 25, 1895, Page 3

THE EVENING STAR, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1895-TWELVE PAGES. —— —E IAL N ( H FFICIAL WEATHER MAP. ’ INDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS. ec PRCIAL NoTICES. ___/ HANCOCK, THESUPERB PH eto eer erst. 3 SHEPHERD'S IDEAS FINANCIAL. Brace Council, K.H., will meet in regular ses- be ATTORNEYS . 1405 F Street. ~~ vel et ERDAY, 26th November, at 7:30 p.m. c SrerON Leer Member Washington’ Stock, Excha { USCAIC KOOME, iid Degree, Recorder. | Remaing of the Brave General to His Views on the Future of Wash-| Business caiscas Stocks and Bands Z_SPECIAL MEETING OF COLUMBIA LODGE, CITY ITEMS. “oh 10, I. O, . Will be held THIS (Monday) 30 o'clock, for the purp f mak. ngements fur the funeral of Bro. Isaac MARKET ne stall tions of th this mann: the good things pr ALL este t will be op m. until 10 p. o'clock to 1 from YAY, from F SATURDAY, NOVE st not the sam 1 puyable to ite or ne n tO return now 503 E st MES, Sittin, wenings by appoint » Co-opert hin ts moved to 707 G st. floor, froxt. n. All the t in Atlantic Wig, fit nal delicious, jake a fing MRS. EFFIE MeNEL, dinm, bas resuiued practice for the fall and win- ter and will be at home daily until fort tice. Business examinations a specialty ane faction guaranteed. 1914 Pu. ave. not STO NOTIFY M AND PATRO: at Mr. B.T. G z and that T have no branch pl ees under bis control. My oyster ss Is still dat the old phe 22M where I will ing your orders. nozs-Gt , in . KINSLOW & SON, FRED. B, NICHOLS, (Late with Win. Ballantyne & Sons). NICHOLS, that they rship for the trans retul! stationery and paper entered Into a coy of a Wholesale an heir friends and MW MARRIL harmonizing in color with decoration of room, are now used for the most artistle firepla other fireplace fixtures In all verfully given. J. H. CORD nol F. A. VARALLO & C0.'S foriorriy of 110 B st Estiinates ORGHESTRA, moved to 229 ished at moderate pr H, L. Me PRINTER 5 FINE BOOK AND JOB PRINT: N.W. TELE S FIXTURES AND METAT. T to new by same process as e8. OLD AND SOILED goods refinished Employed at factories; gold, silver and nickel Pigting Seu postal for estimates. IER H. TATLI & co, ral Power Station. 09- Andirons and | One may learn ell that’s Tearna- ble about bieyeling in @ very few lessons on superb COLUMBIA. FIEL Tith and © sts, A $2 gv inter Aicket insures proficiency. DIS- TRIt eye CO,, 45 Pa. ave. DW. no23-14d Ts coming, Gift-Giving Time ©, 32" presents now. A small deposit on any and pet cle of Jewelry In this magnificent stock—lagures Its re- serving SPIER, 310 9th st., near Pa. ave. no25-tf Very Pretty Waste Baskets. There's one or two b that're just suited to YOUL oilice or library. Fact ts fsn't an ofties In town that Woulda’t Jook better with one of our Waste baskets. We've plenty of styles and sizes. Prices start at CF Jupanese Waste Baskets low us 2: Easton & Rupp, 421 iti St., Popular Pri (ust above ave.) 125-1 Calendars for ’96. € veys of advertisin dis th lars, AL d Stationers. full and drop in and get prices, i ByronS.Adams, + never ans f12 11th st Will f WEDN Me a a 5 Special Notice to Grocers, Confectioners & Bakers. ally ope AY. 1 Hy tn If you are not already dealil ring us up oF drop postal-We. shall 1 to send. A representative to see you. We feet ov that the y of our rood cud LO “ES will s at least & share : Not —to Cry with a hard enan Jong whit t be wit heat. Faints are wh: SL.50 a t up and se 2! KI » th st not L. Tharp’s “Berkeley” Whisky has made an en viable reputation by its “taking cold preventive” qualities. $1 full quart. JAMES THARP, 812 F ST. no’ Have You Seen It? We refer to the “NUMBER FIFTEEN BLER, advance gusrd of the 1896 patterns, Changed somewhat in lines and detail from ‘95 styles, and | ‘las much as it Js possible to improve what was about right to start with. Orders taken now for the “Number Fifteen*? can probably be filled early next month, and if you contemplate changing mounts, now's the time to Inspect a sample. Prices for 184 will remain the same, quality Js always up to our bigh standard, and the ‘96 tire wilt be “foolproof.” You CAN'E put It on wrong. More new patterns to follow. GORMULLY & JEFFERY MFG. CO., No 14th st. nw. BI4-284 No. 431 10th n.w. (own-town store), RAM- Rest at Arlington. THE CHANGE 10 BE MADE NEXT SPRING The Interment to Cccur When His Statue is Unveiled. > STATUE DELAYED It has at last been settled that the remains of Maj. Gen. Winfield Scott Hancock shall be removed to the Arlington cemetery, there to keep company with Sheridan, Porter and Crook and the host of other heroes of the war of the rebellion. Since February, 1886, the remains of the hero of Gettysburg have reposed quietly in the cemetery at Norris- Pa. Ever since their interment there have been innumerable projects for the erec- tion of a shaft to mark his resting place, but pone of them succeeded. Meanwhile, the walls of the tomb containing the remains of the great soldier have gradually crumbled away. They were made of a poor quality of sandstone and were badly constructed. Thus, while for nine years the people of Norristown have added much to the repute ef their ablding place by boasting of the presence in their vicinity of one of the nation’s most distinguished dead, nothing Was done to keep the tomb in good conditior nor does there appear ever to have bi erlous effort to mark the sacred spot with a monument of the character it deserved. ‘The condition of the tomb finally became so bad that {t impelled a Pennsylvania officer to offer to defray alone the expenses of re~ building the wretched structure—a plan that would have been carried out had it not been recently made apparent to the would-be benefactor that the Secend Army Corps As- scciation has secured the consent of the relatives of the deceased hero to remove the general's remains to Arlington. Action to accomplish this purpose was taken at a recent meeting of the associa- tion in this city, and a committce was ap- pointed to carry the project into effect. This committee consists of Gen. Batchelder, quartermaster general of the army; G Joseph S. Smith, Gen. J. B. Brady and Col. George A. Arms. To Be Brouzht Here. The purpose of the Second Army Corps is to bring from Norristown the remains of the general and retnter them at Arlington. When the proposition was first made it caused great indignation at Norristown and vicinity. According toa press dispatch from stown at the time, Gen. Hancock per- y selected Montgomery cemetery as his place of sepulture. he tomb was erected,” says this atch, “soon after the death of Gen. Hancock's daughter, and he gave minute directions as to the details of its construction, even to the inscription on the door, which, he said, in a let! dated Governor's Island, N. ¥., July 18, 1883, should be ‘Hancock,’ and be placed some- where on the inside of the vault. It was his emphatic declaration on numerous ceca- sions, in the presence of persons still living, that it was there he desired remains, should repose. Within %) yards of the tomb are the walls of the Nttle old-fashioned house into which Hancock was brought when seven weeks of age, after the removal of the family from Montgomeryville, this county, where he was born. Equidistant in the opposite direction is the grave of G John F. Hartranft, and in the same cem are the tombs of Gens. Zook and Slemme: Consent Given. Notwithstanding these represeatations, the committee of the Second Army Corps Association has decided, with the full ap- proval of the surviving members of Gen. Hancock's family, to remove the remains of the illustrious soldier to Arlington cemetery. The last obstacle to such action has been removed, and It would have been -lone this month, but for an unlooked-for delay in the erection of the Hancock statue at the site selected for it, at the northwest corner of Pennsylvania avenue and 7th street. It was generally expected that this statue would be in position during the present month, and arrangements had been made to have the interment of Gen. Hancock's remains in Arlington cemetery occur at the same t!me with the unvelling of the statue erected to his memory. The failure of the contractors for the casting of the statue to have it In pesition this month, however, has necessi- tated an entire change in the origiaal pro- gram. To Be Done Next Spring. It being practically settled that the statue will not be in position before next sprinu, the committee having charge of the tr: or of Gen. Hancock's remains from Norristown to Arlington has decided to postpone such action accordingly. The action of the committze {s due to the desire of the Second Army Corps Associa- tion to have the ceremonies attending the two events occur simultaneously. ‘The de- | lay in the completion of the statue on time i d to be due entirely to the failure ef the Gorham Manufacturing Company in | making the bronze castings within the con- tract time. IN TOW CONGRE Names and Addresses of Representa- tives Who Have Already Arrived. The following Representatives in Washington: Aitken, D. D., Michigan, 407 C street Aldrich, J. F., Mlinois, 1401 Stoughton. Apsley, L. D., Mass., 1752 Q street. Babcock, J. W., Wis., 11 B nw. Baker, H. M., New Hampshire, 1411 F. Baker, Wm., Kansas, 210 5th n.e. Barham, J. A., California, Ebbitt. Brewster, H. C., New York, Shoreham. Burton, C. G., Mo., 215 East Capitol. Calderhead, W. A., 213 N. Capitol. Cannon, Illinois. Normandle. Cooper, C. Florida, 1743 Q. Curtis, Chas., Karsa 314 15th, Dalzell, John, Pa., 1605 N, H. ave. Doolittle, W. H., Wash., 1412 G. Flynn, D. T., Oklahoma, 2520 14th. Hanly, J. F., Indiana, Willard’s. Hart Cc. S., Montana, 1784 R. Heatwole, J. P., Minn., Cairo Flats. Hemenway, Jas. A., Indiana, Riggs. Henry, C. L., Indiana, 1817 16th. Hepburn, W. P., lowa, 112! East Capitol. Hilborn, S. G., California, Hamilton, Hitt, R. R., Illinois, 1507 are Huff, » Pa, 1515 16th. Johnson, G. L., California, Cochran. Kirkpatrick, S. S., Kan., 1; Howard. Leisenring, John, Pa., 831 18th. Long, C. I., Kansas, 28 Meyer, A., Loutsiana, 1700 Q. Minor, S., Wisconsin, 808 E. Capitol. Newlands, F. G., Nevada, 234 N. J. ave. Phillips, T- Pa., 1116 Vermont ave. Prince, G. W., Ill., 629 Md. ave. n.e. Smith, G. W., Illinois, 918 14th. Stone, C. W., Pa., 46 B n.e. Tawne; Fs Minnesota, Bancroft. Williams, J. S., Mississippi, 109 Ist n.e. DR. RIOMACH DISEASES Kidney and Bi Bmaurting. Ditieult or Too F or Fafling Vita Heurs-10 to 20-1in® Burning, tion, Lost {* any form positively und perina- Cancer nently cured by a new theory of teatment; city ref C. HL. ENt noS 3m in = — == ———— A laxative, refreshing fruit lozenger, very agreeable to take for CONSTIPATION, hemorrhotds, bile loss of appetite, rie and intestinal troubles and beadache arising from them. F. GRILLON. 88 Rue des Archives, Parts. Sold by all Druggists. T4Mar INDIEN GRILLON. ‘api5-mi5m-3p = A movement is on foot to secure the Natures of mans for Osar Wilde's release. ig noted writers to a settiet| Nicotine Neutralized CHEW AND SIOKB MUAUOC POUCH TOBACCO. NO NERVES QUAKING. NO HEART PALPITATING. ae; mo Drarares aaa =-NERVOUS. =-DYSPEPTIC, yi iil er | sl) EXPLANATORY NOTE: Observations taken at § a.m. i Oear lh i | tae ( ® ae Cloudy ~ AS ‘il @ fan. i tl ey Ome or lines of equal air pressure, drawn for each tenth of an inch. Dotted Ines are isotherms or lines of equal temperature. fallen during preceding high and low barometer. iwelve drawn for each ten degrees, Shaded areas are regions where rain or snow Las hours, The words Small arrows fly with the wind. show location of areas of igh" aod ‘Low’ STILL WANT UMBRELLAS. ing Weather and Rain dic Und morrow Afternoon, Forecast till § p.m. Tuesday—For eastern Pennsylvania, New J y and Delaware, threatening weather and rain; warmer Tuesday morning, colder Tuesday evening; southeasterly winds, shifting to westerly For the District of Columbia and Mary- land, threatening weather and rain, clearing Tuesday afternoon; casterly winds, shifting to southerly; warmer Tuesday morning, colder Tuesday evening or night. For Virginia, rain; easterly winds, shift- ing to southerly and westerly; warmer in -northern portion Tuesday morning, colder Tuesday night. Weather conditions and general forecast— The barometer has fallen rapidly in the central valleys and risen in New England and west of the Rocky mountains; it is highest northeast of New England and low- est in the lower Mis General rains pre tral valleys, the lake regions, and the mid- dle Atlantic states. The following heavy precipitations, in inches, were reported dur- ing the past’ twenty-four ours: Sydney, Attle Reck, 1.14; Palestine, 1.12; Mem- phis, 1.60, It Is warmer in the central valleys and colder in New England and the middle At- lantie st The indi extend over ions are that general rains will the Atlantic coast north of South Carolina, with snow in northern New England and northern New York. Rain is also Indicated from the lake reg!ors south- ward to the gulf coast, followed by clearing weather during Tuesday afternoon. Tide Table. Tomorrow—Low tide, 9:25 a.m. and 10:00 p-m.; high tide, 2:51 a.m. and 3:21 p.m. Tomcrrow—Low tide, 9:25 and 10:00 p.m.; high tide, a.m, and 3:21 p.m. ie Sun and Moon, Sun rises, 6:57; sun sets, 4 Moon rises, 1:11 p.m.; sets, 0:17 a.m. tomorrow. The Ricycle Lamps. All bicycle lamps must be lighted at The police regulations require that cycles, bicycles and tricycles in motion after sundown shall carry a suitable light."" The City Lights. Gas lamps all lighted by 5:53 p.m.; ex- tinguishing begun at 543 a.m. The lighting is begun one hour befcre the time named. If clear less lighting may be ordered. Condition of the Water. Temperature and condition of water at 8 am.: Great Falls, temperature, 44; condi- tion, 36. Receiving reservoir, temperature, 46; condition at north connection, 36; condi- tion at south connection, 36. Distributing reservoir, temperature, 47; condition at in- fiuent gate house, 36; effluent gate house, 36. Range of the Thermometer. The following were the readings of the thermometer at the weather bureau today: S a.m., 41; 2 p.m., 45; maximum, 45; min- imum, 40. NEW ARMY REGULATIONS A Number of Wholesome Changes Estab- lished. The Size of the Flag Reduced and the Cavalry Required to Carry It. There are many things of great interest to the rank and file of the army in the re- vised regulations just issued by the War Department, already briefly referred to in The Star. A description of the national flag has been inserted in the new regulations, and the size of the regimental colors fs changed from six feet six inches fly by six feet on the pike, to five feet six inches fly by four feet four inches on the pike. “This change was suggested by the assistant sec- retary of war, and has already met with universal favor wherever the new flag has been seen. The cavalry regiments are now required to carry the national colors. No good reason is offered why this has never been required before. Under the new regulations military duty and labor on Sunday Is reduced to the meas- ure of strict necessity. Honorable Discharge. In time of peace a soldier having served more than one year and less than two and a half years may now apply for the privilege of purchasing bis discharge, which may be granted by the Secretary of War. Soldiers who have served meritoriousiy twelve years or more, continuously or otherwise, are classified as veterans, and their discharge may be granted by the Secretary of War by way of favor. Enlisted men will not be detailed to per- form extra duty, that is, special services re- moving them temporarily from the ordina duty roster, except or to perform necessary routine s s in the quarter- master’s and subsistence departments, with- out the on of the department com- mander, nor will they be employed on extra duty for labor in camp or garrison which can be properly performed by fatigue par- ties. , The National Colors. The silken national color or standard will be carried in battle, on campaign and on oc- casions of ceremony at regimental head- quarters in which two or more compan of the regiment participate, and at no oth times. ‘The regimental color or standard will be ¢: cam- paign, ar The nal other ri will be f at reviews onal color of bunting, similar in ets to the silken national color, d to each regiment for use in drills, shes and of service other than batt ampaigns and occasions of ceremony is a change that will be greatly appreciated. Hereafter orders eulogizing the conduct of Eving officers will not be permitted ex- cept in cases of gallantry i action or the performance of specially hazardous service. This paragraph is intended to put an end to the practice of issuing lengthy orders loaded with fulsome flattery every time a regimental adjutant or quartermaster is re- Leved. Recruiting Service. ‘The recruiting service has been very much changed by orders during the past two, years, and a radically different stem Is now in operation from that prescribed by the regulations of 1889. The reforms have been entirely in the interests of economy and good administration. The results are said to have been entirely satisfactory and the benefit to the service very great. At every military post or station at the lower- ing of the flag in the evening the band, if there be one, is required to play “The Star Spangled Banner.” ‘The method of pay:ng enlisted men has been entirely revised and changed in ac- cordance with modern conditions. Troops will hereafter be paid at the close of each month, either by the paymaster in person or by check or currency shipped hy express. When not pald in person they will be paid by individual check, payable to the order of each man for the exact amount due, or by delivering to the soldier an envelope containing the exact amount of currency due h'm with his name and the amount in- closed marked thereon. —____-e-__— Maryland Day. Arrangements have been made on an elaborate scale for the celebration of Mary- land day at the Atlanta exposition, Decem- ber 6, and there will doubtless be an im- mense crowd present. The Merchants and Manufacturers’ As- sociation of Baltimore have contracted with the Seaboard Air Line to transport mem- bers of that association to Atlanta. The governor and staff, with military escort of over 1,000 men, will attend. The mayor, city council and prominent citizens of Bal- timore will join and make Maryland day the greatest of the exposition. The mili- tary, composed of the fifth and the fourth regiments, with four bands, will leave Bal- timore by the steamers Columbia and Jane Mosely on the evening of Wednesday, the 4th of December, for Portsmouth, whence they will be taken by special trains to At- Tanta. AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA An Early Trial Probable for Young Haw- kins. Other Leenl Notes Relating to Persons and Things From ' Déwn the River. Hawkins, the negro boy who was sen- tenced to hang at the last term of the ccunty court, but who got a new trial, will be reindicted by the grand jury in the county ‘court today, and it»4s: understood that his case will be brought. up for trial, if possible, immediately. With the large rember of gambling cas which the court has to dispose of, it is thought that this term will be one of the busiest the court has had for some years. Mr. Leonard Marbury, the new commonwealth attorney of the county, has been busy for some time preparing the indictments for the cases he will present to the grand jury at this term. Commonwealth's Attorney Johnson is still quite sick, and is unable to attend to his duties. Police Court. Mayor Thompson this morning disposed of the following cases: Maud Peterson, Rachel Peterson and Ann Peterson, colored, arrested by Officer Wilkerson, charged with disorderly conduct, were dismissed, with a reprimand. Martha Stokes, arrested by Officer Hall, charged with disorderly con- duct, was dismissed for want of evidence. Jchn Wiikins, arrested by Officer Davis, charged with’ an assault and beating his wife, warrant withdrawn. Three small white boys, charged with changing switch on Southern railroad; owing to their size the mayor dismissed ‘them, with a severe reprimand. William Madella, colored, ar- rested by Officer Smith, charged with steal- ing a bottle of whisky from Thos. Downey, was sent to jail, subject to the chain gang. for sixty days. Adaline Wilson and Emma Lovelace, arrested by Officer Young, charged with being drunk on the street, were dismissed. Death of an Alexandrian, Capt. J. D. Beach, who for some years conducted a row boat line between this city and Maryland, died above “Possum Hall” Friday night. Adaline Wilson, with whom he had lived for some time, came to this city Saturday evening for the purpose of making arrangements for the funeral, and while here met Emma Lovelace and_be- intoxicated. They were arrested by ficer Young and locked up. In the cell insisted on being released in order might make arrangements for 1, Mayor Thompson, upon being informed of the case, dismissed them. Real Estate Sales. Capt. R. F. Knox, auctioneer, for Wm. C. Gould, trustee, Saturday sold at public auc- tion a tract of land containing thirty-seven and a half acres tn Fairfax county, below Mount Vernon, to M. B, Harlow, for $10 per acre. The property of the Lucas estate, at the corner of Fairfax and Gibbons streets, and of Horace Page, cn upper King strect, which were offered for sale by O'Neal & Lunt, were both withdrawn. Forming a Board of Directors. The manager of the Home Telephone Ccm- pany in this city ts busily engaged in try- ing to form a local board of directors for his company, who will have entre control and management of the affairs here. The board, it is expected, will be completed today. The plans for the new exchange hyre are now being prepared, and work on the wires will be begun shortly. Notes, F Every train that comes into this city brings in dozens of “thobos,” wno are caus- ing any amcunt of trouble to yersons living on the edge of the city. : The Brotherhood of St. Andrew reading rooms, on King street, has proven a great success and is nightly crowded with working men, reading or playing the various games. ‘The laying of the sewer cémfection from the Pennsylvania railroad station to the Henry street sewer has been completed and is now in use. ag Doormat thieves are agath plying their vocation. A gentleman complained to the police this morning of the losg of a mat from his front door. It is hoped that at the meeting of the city council tomorrow night that’ the crossing from the west gate of Christ Church will be ordered to be relaid, as !t is very badiy needed. Miss Gould of New York and Miss Rogers of Loudoun are the guests of the Misses Henderson, on Cameron street. ——— The Kindergarten Club. The first public meeting of the Kinder- garten Club will be held tomorrow even- ing in the North Presbyterian Church, N street between 9th and 10th streets north- west. The meeting is expected to be of especial interest to all those interested in kindergarten work, and It is hoped that a large attendance will be present. Those who will participate in the meeting are Kev. George B. Patch, Rev. Elbert S. Todd, Sarah Katherine Lippincott, Miss Grace Bryant, Miss Amy L. May, Miss Gertrude Jones, Miss Jennie R. Furmage, Miss Paula Verse, Mrs. Statius Meade. Miss Salee Oomasuyah and Miss Susan Chadick Baker. | ington and Street Extension. WOULD CREATE A COMMISSION Suggests Issuing Bonds to Pay for Property Taken. SUBURBAN SUBDIVISIONS Gov. Shepherd returned from New York late Saturday night, and will leave this even- ing for Sewanee, Tenn., to eat his Thanks- giving dinner with his daughter May, who resides there. At the Arlingtoa this morn- ing he conversed in his usual interesting manner with a Star reporter over the ce- velopment of Washington and the »xtension of the streets. “I have been through the suburhs quite extensively since my return from Eurcpe,” said the governor, “and I have been amazed beyoud expression at the number cf the suburben subd! ions already laid out. To my mind there is sufficient platting already done outside the city proper to suffice for fifty years to come, and in certain directton: I scarcely think the present subdivisions wi be populated to any great extapt even in that period. Washington must depend for its fu- ture population, first, upon the natural in- crease, and then and substaativly upon the persons who will come here in s ch of residence. The wealthy, for instance, who have retired from active business and wish to live where they will be surrounded by everything that cultivation can desire or riches command. The latter class will scarcely go into the suburbs. As they will undoubtedly spend their summers elsewhere, they will want to be inside the curing the winter, where they nay entertain snd be entertained and enjoy all the social pleas- ures without the inconyenie ace that an out- side residence would necessitate. “There is an abundance of room left with in the city limits to accommodate this cla: of newcomers for muny years to come, nd consequently I believe the ideas that seem to be generally held regarding the rapid population of the suburbs will he ever ly found to be rather too exagger: I do not wish to be understood io be pessi- mistic in my vicw of the future of the capital, but it 1s best to look at such things’ in a practical way and consider them accordingly. The Street Extension Problem. “There is another thing that seems to me possible of a vast amcunt of improvemen‘, and that is the plan for the extension of the city streets," he continued. “The great trouble with the plan at present under consideration {s that no provision has been made for remunerating the owners of land whose property must be taken for the necessary streets beyond the presen city limits. The consequence is that the titles of all the land that will be affected by such extension are clouded in a degree and will remain so indefinitely if the p: ent plan is attempted to be carried cvt. No property owner, I imagine, is soinz to allow his real estate to be taken by the government unless he is paid for it. and there Is no question of a doubt that the Supreme Court would declare the present street extension act as unconstitutional the moment a care brought to tit was presented to thit body for adjudication. Now, I think that the best thing that cculd be dore would be to provide for a strong commission, composed of the best men procurable, Which shoull be clothed with the power to issue bonds for the car- rying out of street extension improvements. Many years ago in New York city a parking commission was created, of which my old friend, George Quintard, w member. They proceeded to lay out ps and issue bonds bearing a smu rate of inte i pay for the property taken for pa peses, and today the system of parks em braces about 4,000 acres, and extends way up to Westchester county. The improve- ment of property surrounding these parks and the steadily increasing taxes against it have enabled all these bo be paid, while the government derive increased revenue frcm the taxes I have mentioned, Thinks It Would Be Ensy Here. “The same thing could be very casily done in our case here in Washington. Let a commission such as I have suggested be appointed with power to issue bonds bear- ing a low rate of interst—3.65 bonds would be about the best thing—and to issue them in such amounts per year as would be nec- essary to pay for the Improvements made during such year. In this way one, or two, or three, or four streets could be tended each year right through to the trict limits. The property ar: such extension could be paid for at once, and in ten or twelve years the entire tem of street extension could be compieted under this plan, and long before the bonds mature the increase in the taxes of the property bordering on these streets and avenues would be amply sufficient to meet all the obligations incurred. Isonds to the extent of a million and a half or two mil- lions a year, or whatever amount may be necessary, would accomplish the object. I think, in the easiest, most satisfactory ard sensible way.” —_——___ Hotel Arrivals. Raleigh—W. Sanders Davis, Lewis S. Squire, P. J. White, E. H. Foster, New Yor J. N. Kuhn, Erie, P: Rep ntative-elect Charles A. Towne and wife, Duluth, Minn.; J. Robertson, Mexico. Mctropolitan—J. F.Arnold, Louisville, Ky.; entative-elect S. M. Sparkman, Tam- J. P. Powell, A. Price, M. L. , New York. Riggs — Representative-elect Eugene J. ;R. J. Jose, T. L. Sam- Dbbott and wife, Covington, Willard’s—John Thompson, Brooklyn, N. Y.; W. A. Wood, Pittsburg; Alfred C. Lew: Oneonita, N.Y.; Jchn McCarthy, Hazelton, Pa.; W. H. Doolittle, Tacoma, Wash. Page’s—Bolivar S. Romero, New York; Representative-clect W. R. McKenney, Pe: tersburg, Va.; Edmund Wilson and. wife, William Robinson, Brooklyn; W. Reed, Bos- ton; Mrs. E. H. Patterson, Philadelphia. National—E. J. Snowden, Jam den, St. Louis; GC. L. Knight, Penn A. S. Miller, Will T. Darden, N. W. Powe: G._B. Osborn, New York. St. James—C. H. Jasper, M. G. Forbes Boston; R. T. Reeve, Chicago; John White, J. M. Gilbert and wife,’ Brooklyn; R. R. Darby, Md. Normandie — Representative-elect 0. L. Miller, Karisas City, Kan‘; Representatiye- elect Robert G. Cousins, Tipton, Iowa; Rep- is jamuel H. Mandell, New York. Cochran—Representative-elect Francis 1B. De Witt, Paulding, Ohio; Geo. W. Banks and wife, Miss Banks, J. R. Miller and wife, Philadelphia. Hamilton—Chas. H. Small, Portland, Me.; Mrs. Hamilton Smith, New York. Shoreham—J. Chester Hasbrook, H. T. Munson, New York; James A. Wilson, Dela- ware; Geo. R. Peck, Chicago. Oxford—Geo. Paines, Philadelphia; Chas. P. Tallman and wife, New York; Louis E. Good, Memphis; J. Hope Gordon, Macon, Ga.; J. C. Moor, Baltimore. es Another Sufferer From Hucksters. To the Bilitor of The Evening Star: The complaints of Bellhanger in Satur- day's Star express my sentiments. I, too, am a sufferer and financial loser. Three times within the past year my bell has been repaired, until at last new wires were a necessity. One year ago a new velvet carpet was laid In my hall and the well- beaten path through the center indicates the attention we receive from hucksters, thcugh my servant invariably announces we want neither their goods nor calls. Be- sides we have little beneiit of her services on rairy days, as she is engaged princi- pally In answering these calls gnd scrub- bing the steps. I would like to know if the law that protects the northwest cannot be extended to the northeast. I have no ob- jections to their calling their wares at all hours of the day or night, but do ask that the hucksters be restricted in reference to ringing our door bells. A SYMPATHIZER. + than twenty COMMISSIONERS OF DEEDS. COUNTRY REAL ESTATE. DEATHS . DENTistRY /. EDUCATIONAL EXCURSIONS| 2 FALL AND WINTER RESORTS. FINANCIAL . FoR EXC FoR FoR FoR FO! For For FOR For ¥ FoR FoR S. T (Rooms). \T (Stables) AND OR AC RIVER BOATS PROPOSALS RAILROADS NTED (Help) NTED (Houses) WANTED (Lots)... WANTED (Miscellaneous). WANTED (Rocus).. THE MIKADO’S ARMY. Its Remarkable Dixcipline Surprised Foreign Military Men. The first official report on the character, conduct and equipment of the Japanese army, as shown In the recent war in the orient, has been made public by the Navy Department. The report is that of Capt. G. F. Elliott of the marine corps, who com- manded the American force at Seoul, Corea, at the outbreak of hostilities, and who later had under his command the guard that was held in readiness for ser- vice at the United States legation at Peking. Capt. Elliott's report says in part: “The quiet, soldierly discipline of the Jap- anese troops astonished all foreign officers who had the opportunity of observing them while disembarking, on the march, occupy- ing gamps neer, or while billeted in -ities not their own. In 1870, in obedience to an edict of the mikado, the daimios mustered their samuri and each and all of the 2,0% 000 hereditary soldiers of Japan laid their swords in a day and the privileged class became of the people. The feudal system, which had defended the country, closed it to foreigners, made invasions and filled Nippon for hundreds of years with chivalry and oppression, ended. The coun- try was defenseless, having neither army nor navy, but the progressive party imme- diately took steps to create both, modeled after those existing among enlightened na- tions. Army officers of good standing from America, France and Germany were em- ployed to instruct, organize and drill the new defense, but no systeni was adopted until, from observation, the German was preferred, and the Japanese army is now modeled, with slight and suitable changes, after that country. - ‘asual observers, though military men. are apt to credit the iron discipline adoptec from the Germans with creating in less ars an army thoroughly equipped, proficient in drill and possessing in the high degree that discipline which gives unquestioning obedience and patient endurance, but these latter qualities al- ready existed in thesons of the samuri, and soldiers not belonging to this class were leavened by them; besides, .for the first time in the history of their country, they were allowed the privilege of fighting for her. These two conditions had more to do with their high standard as soldiers, in my opinion, than the system adopted. “Japanese infantry regiments are homo- geneous physically; the men do not vary more than two inches in height, seve years In age, or more than twenty pounds in weight. In the field they are not bur- dened with overfleshy men, neither with the ‘faithful old soldier," whose pride has out- lived his strength. Forced marches did not leave a fourth of the regiment straggling in the road, and the endurance of the men could be counted on nearly as a unit. Un- doubtedly, they are brave, but have not been tried in large bodies up to a demoral- izing loss, although small parties on one or two occasions were cut off and fell together like true soldiers. Whether they will take a panic under heavy reverses is not known, They are fairly well set up, but do not show it as much as the regular foreign soldier; good weight carriers, but I believe slow marchers, although for short dis- tances they get over ground very rapidly on a trot, having what is known as good wind. Drill has in a great degree elim- inated the native peculiarity of being pig- eon-toed. In marching they step too much from the knees, and do not move out from the hips; this, I thir is due from the use of the kimona in early life.” Officers Installed. A large andience attended the mass meet- ing and witnessed the annual fr lation of of the Young Women's Christia nce Union yesterday afternoon in Congregational Church. Those ushered into office were: Vice president-at- Alfred Wood; corresponding sec- Hazel recording and treas- ded, and addres-es . Whitman, Rev. J. tewart. During Nannie Moffat rendered a were made | E. Gilbert the meeti vocal solo. —— Have Returned. The members of the Gridiron Club who have been attending the cotton states ex- position at Atlanta returned to Washing- ton yesterday afternoon after a delightful trip. During their stay in Atlanta the members of the party were the recipients of every attention, and several elaborate re- | dicate certificates and old-line If ceptions were given by prominent citizens in their honor. FINANCIAL. AMERICAN SECURITY ~ AND TRUST CO,, 1405 G ST. a “Capital qpaid taps ES -. $1,250,000 Surplus. ... 200,000 PLENTY MONEY! Abundance of money to loan upon un- incumbered real estate and collateral se- curities at the very lowest market rates, No delay beyond examination, ete.! To Build Homes. Individuals owning unincumbered land, and desiring to build themselves a home, san oblain the necessary money of this compaty. Information as to terms, ete., cheerfully given. AMERICAN SECURITY & TRUST CO,, 1405 G ST. Cc. J. Bell, President. it 1 LOANS MADE MADE ON APPROVED COLLAT- eral, such ax stocks, bonds, certificates of deposit, building and joan association deposis, land syn surance poll- 46 Metzeratt no2s-tf cles. YERKES & BAK! building. t, 40 stiiQtsite 10 buy 100° shares Lanston Monotype ‘ock. Metropolitan Raslroad Stock bought and sold. Ww ant Light Infantry Bonds. no2t-tt INSURED AGA E? You Ro both sour house nd furniture. I he best “elty and for pani Lowest rates. JOHN L. WEAVER. no23-am F apd.sth sts. pw. Cc. T. Havenner, Member Weshington Stock Exchange, Rooms 9 and 11, Atlantic building, Stecks, Bonds & Grain. Private wires, New York and Chicago. Investment Securities. Can offer 40,000 Ches. and 0. Ist Gold Rich. an@ |. at 96, sub, to sale or change fn price, SILSBY & COMPANY (Incorporated), Commission Stock Brokers, Correspondents n020-tt J. R. Willard & Co. Washington Loan & Trust Co., OFFICE, COR. STH AND F STS. PAID-UP CAPITAL, ONE MILLION, Interest ram oy perosrrs. made on Real Estate Loans and Collaterals. Acts a3 Executor, Administrator, ‘Trustee, Guardian and Committee on Estates. Acts as Rezistrar, Transfer and Fis- . + eal Agent of Corporations, Takes full charge of Real and Per sonal Estates, Safe Deposit Boxes for rent. Storage Vaults for trurks, boxes, ontaining valuables, silver, bric- a-brac, &. Incorporated under act of Congress and subject to supervision of the comptroller of the currency. John Joy Edson. . SS President John A. Swope Vice President H. 8. Cummings. .Second Vice President John R, Carmody. ‘Treasurer Andrew Parker Secretary John B. Larner. -General Counsel A. 8. Worthington..8 yavisory Cou 3. J. Darlington. DIRECTORS: Hamilton, John A., rT, A. L. Larner, John B. Barker. Will Noyes, Theodare’ Wee Batchelder, Saks, ‘Isadore, Spear, . Stevens, Frederick Swope, Join A % Truesdell, Gi Warner, B. 1. Wilson, A. A. Wine, Loui< Woodward. 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Open untils p. m. on Govern- ment pay days and Satur- day evenings between 6and 8. fe20-204 The National Safe Depesjt, Savings and Trust . Company Of the District of Columbia, CORNER 15TH ST. AND NEW YORK AVE Chartered by special act of Congress. , 1867. and acts of Oct., 1890, and Feb., 188. CAPITAL: ONE MILLION DOLLARS. SAFE DEPUSIT DEVARKTMED Rents safes inside burglar-proof vaults at §3 per arruw upward, Securities, Jewelry, silverware and valuables of all kinds’ in owner's package, trunk or case taken on deposit at rate cust. SAVINGS BANK DEPARTMENT. Deposits received from TES CENTS upward, and interest allowed on §5 and above. Loans money on real estate und collateral security. Sells first-class real estate and other securities in sums of $500 and upward. TRUST DEPARTMENT. ‘This company is a legal depositors for court and trust funds and acts as administrator, ex- ecutor, recelver, askignee, and executes trusts Of all Kinds. Wills prepared by a competent Attorney in daily attendance. BENJAMIN P. SNYDER, President. THOMAS HYDE, First Vice President. M. JOHNSTON, Second Vice Pres. . JONES, Third Vice Pres, ‘Treasurer. L. STURTEVANT, Secretary. ocl® CORSON & MACARTNEY, MEMBEKS OF THE NEW. YORK’ STOCK |ANGE, 1419 F st., Glover building. Corresponderts of Messrs. Moore & Schley, 80 a ag a a A Bankers ard Dealers in ernment Bonds Deposits ‘Exchange, ‘Loans. Railroad stocks and b and all securities listed on the exchanges of New York, Philadelphia, Boston and Haitimore bouget and sold. 3 ‘A specielty made of Investment securities. Dis« trier bond lean all local Raliroad, Gas, Insurance and Telephone Stoel In. -