Evening Star Newspaper, February 4, 1896, Page 3

SPECIAL NOTICES. enjoy - 4 ford ‘sth £8. .e., on WEDNESDAY MIGHT, and ‘witness the rendition of thet degree by thelr crack tea r TER, Secy. SPRUTUALISM—J. H. ALTEMUS WiTL HOLD & meeting THIS (TUESDAY) EVENING, Feb. 4, at Wonn's Hall, 721 6th st. n.w. Mr. Altemus ‘has recor: from his recent illness. 1 READ “THE ROLL CALL OF THE REPUBLIC,” @ poem on all the states, by Varnum D. Collins, in Washington Chronicle. Willard’s Hotel News Stand. ° ‘The regu Heriy dividend, at the rate of jar quarterly div’ a re T per cent per annum, will be paid FEBRUARY 15, 1896, on the PREFERRED STOCK of the AMERICAN GRAPHOPHONE COMPANY to Stockholders of record Feb. 1, 1896. EDWARD D. EASTON, President. H. A. BUDLON: retary. fe4,8,11&15 THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCKHOLD- ers of Building and Loan Association board . s me WEDNESDAY, Feb- TAA By IST TES W. WHELPLEY, President. Attest: HENRY K. 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And the great care exercized in its production insures absolute parity; Am idal beer for home consumption, FRITZ REUTER'S, COR. PA. AVE. AND 4% ST. fe SPIRITUALISM. MRS. EFFIE MecNEIL, business and test me- dium, has resumed practice for the fall and win- ter and will be at home daily until further no- tice. Business examinations a specialty and satis- faction guaranteed. 1914 Pa. ave. —_ ja4-30t* TROUBLE TO MANSIONS. ing with u sure and rellable . A trifling Jet of smoke issuing from the drain cr vent pipes means a leak, or trouble. I will cure the trouble and make your plumbing secure. WILLIAM KOCH, 724 i3th st. n.w. Tel. call 805. ja2i-1m GOVER'’S RENT LEDGER. A new edition in preparaticn. Orders solicited for early delivery. Invaluable to Real Estate Agents. H. L. McQUEEN, 1108-1116 E st.n.w. jalS DENTISTRY DONE GN WEEKLY AND MONTHLY installments. DR. T. W. STUBBLEFIELD, js7-tf itu and F ets., Mertz bldg. OPEN FINES-THE RIDEAU STOVE, AN ARTIS- tle grate, may be used in any chimney, with or Without mantel, and combines heating’ qualities With the pleasures of an open fire, burning hard or soft coal or wood. J. H. CORNING, Tile Shop, 520-522 13th Jal st. BICYCLING = FOR HEALTH is best done on the “‘Columbia’— the standard of the world for wheels. The greatness of the Columbia is evidenced by the fact that other makers strive to make their wheels "DISTRICT CYCLE J. Hart Brittain, Man- 452 Penn. ave. feb-tt ager. Going To Build? ‘The quality of glass you use in your mew house depends entirely upon where it comes from. If sou get it here you enjoy the ad- yantage of a selection from the largest steck im the city, and are assured the work beimg done by “experts."* We can do it cheaper, too, for we buy direct from the New York manu- facturers. All we ask is that you get an estimate of the cost from us. Bring your plans and specifications ere, or let us call for them. A stock of Paints, Oils, Varnishes, ete., that bas no cqual In this eity. Chas. E. Hodgkin, 913 7th, EXPERT HANDLER OF PLATE GLASS. [4-33 “I Never Disuppoint.” We do_only one kind of printing—the BEST. Bvcry job that leaves this estab- lishment is ell that reatness and typo- graphical correctness can make it. Just as careful of the smallest job as of the biggest. t's why our business growing so fast! Byron S. Adams,512 11th St. “Don't you like a printer who is prompt?” f4-14d = 4 = ? Spier,‘the Man of Watches. Twenty-five years—a generation—studying and racticing the right repatri and regulutiag of War t Til keep your watch in repair for $2 a year! 310 9th st. fet-6d. Mail and Cash Boxes For your home or office. Very neces- sary things for business men. Very strongly made. Fitted with combination locks Ike a safe. Prices right. Easton & Rupp, 421 11th St., Popular Vriced Stationers. (Just above Ave.) je3-14d Need — “Most people sometimes feel as If tut don't know Physicians when y need a tonic to take. a tonic? ee eee Whisky. $1 full qt. James Tharp, 8:2 FSt.NW. fel-10d COAL! COAL! COAL! Pa. Pea Coal at $4.00. Chestnut and Furnace at $5.00 a ton delivered. JOHN MILLER & CO., ja24-Im 10th and F sts. Dw. in any form positively and perma- Cancer San Sa Sones a treatment; city references. © 11. EXGLISH, MCD., ‘no8-8m 1107 G st. ow. = eee His Mental Condition. Upon the petition of Charles H. Latrobe of Baltimere, Md., Chief Justice Bingham today directed the marshal to summon a jury to inquire into the mental condition of Benj. H. Latrobe. The petitioner and the alleged insane man are brothers, and the afflicted man is now confined in St. Elizabeth's Asylum, suffer- ing, say Drs. R. E. L. Johnson and George Latimer, from melancholia, with homicidal tendencies, superinduced by chorea of many years’ standing. The unfortunate man is a retired Episcopalian minister, which church contributes $300 annually to- ward his support. He owns about $9,000 worth of railroad bonds, and has an annual ircome of $100 from certain Baltimore real estate. His wife is Jennie Estelle Latrobe, ard he has a grown son, Lawrence R. La- trobe, living in New York city. The disease is incurable, it is explained, and a com- mittee of the person and estate of the uf- flicted man is asked to be appointed. Mr. L. Cabell Williamson is the attorney in the case. —_—-___ Swallowed Laudanum. ‘A young colored woman known as Laura Jones, who lives In the disreputable section south of Pennsylvania avenue, swallowed @ dose of laudanum last evening, and was unconscious when found in her room by arother inmate of the house. She was taken to the Emergency Hospital and this morning she was able to return home. ——__ Expenditures of the District. interesting information regarding the an- ual amount of money expended by the District of Columbia will be found on pare 13 of The Star’s Almanac for 1896 25c. per copy. For sale at all news stands and @t The Star office counting rooms. Ries > THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1896-TWELVE PAGES. - EYEING ONE ANOTHER ‘sauingten, | Local Democrats Preparing for the Fight Over Delegates, PROBABLE CONDITIONS OF CAMPAIGN The Veterans Will Take Quiet But Effective Part in It. SOME NOVEL FEATURES Despite the efforts of the more conserva- tive and far-seeing democrats to keep down the ardent aspirations of their brethren who are looking with longing eyes toward the national convention in Chicago the desire for honors as delegates is causing many of the aspirants to indulge in active campaign work, that is none the less earnest because it is quiet. There is no seething or bubbling in the local Jeffersonian pot at present, but it is very hot, nevertheless, and several gentleme: who have approached it have be- come satisfied that it is sufficiently so to cook their bacon if they intrust themselves to its mercies. The methods now being pur- sued are of the buttcnholing variety, and there are few democrats in the. city who Fave not been approached by others on be- half of this cr that gentleman who wishes to be one of the yctable six who will travel westward in July. The men who are known to be good at practical politics are also being approached on the subject and their assist- ance besought when the primaries are to be held. Accordingly, lines are already be- ginning to be sharply defined, and it may rot be regarded as too broad a statement to say that the local democratic campaign of 1896 13 already in progress. The aspirants who have thus far been announced for the race are mostly the younger members of the party, but this fact will not detract from the excitement or liveliness of the fight. Wounds That Arouse Memortes. It is well known that there are many wounds among the scarred and grizzled veterans in the local democratic ranks that were not received in open battle with the republican enemy, and it is equally well known that such variety of hurts have a pecullar tendency to get sore whenever the irritating influences of memory are brought into play by an apparent opportunity to get even with those who inflicted them. Such is the condition in which many of the District democrats find themselves just now. They loudly declare that they have determined to let bygones be bygones, and have forgiven if not forgotten these epl- sodes of the past, but when they protest the most vociferously their hands are in their pockets feeling the edges of the keen knives they have whetted for quick use when the occasion arrives. They are grati- fied, too, in the secret recesses of their hearts at the reflection that the occasion is rapidly approaching, and when it does come and the smoke has cleared away from the cigars of the convention there will be some slit coats and creased cuticles among the faithful followers of Andrew Jackson, and heart burnings and blasted hopes enough to fill a modern novel. Surface Indicaiio: Are Deceitful. There is probably no organized section of the democratic party in this country which contains as many factions in proportion to its amplitude as that which exists and is ever defiant in the District of Columbia, and yet there is rone that appears so smooth and sympathetic and gregarious on the surface at present. The leaders who have hitherto been in the brunt of the bat- tle declare, with singular unanimity, that they will not take any active personal part in the approaching campaign, but will merely show that interest which every good democrat is expected to exhibit when there’s party organization to be arranged. Mr. James L. Norris says he has had enough of political honors and is willing to retire. Mr. Henry E. Davis, with whom, it will be remembered, Mr. Norris went to Chi- cago four*years ago, and then and there had a ruction over who should be the D!s- trict member of the national democratic committee, that led to columns of print and reams of recrimination. Mr. Davis, to repeat, declares he will not be a candidate under any circumstances, and Mr. Davis usually means what he says. Mr. Albert A. Wilson, being the marshal of the District, cannot, of course, take a decided part in the campaign, and the same holds good of Mr. Dorsey Clagett, the col- lector of customs, and Major James P. Willett, the city postmaster. Mr. Lawrence Gardner is too much en- gaged with the business of the national campaign to give more*than close interest of an impersonal sgrt to the local contest, and Mr. Michael I. Weller, the Napoleon of East Washington, assures his friends that he will merely be a looker-on in Vienna. Then Mr. William Dickson, who has made every personal sacrifice imaginable for his party in the District and been “trun down,” as the ward patois has it, with singular and pertinacious frequency by the powers that happened to be by the efforts of him- self and those like him, has concluded that a delegateship to a convention is an honor empty of everything except sound. They Will All Be in It, However. It would strike a careless observer that a campaign of the democratic persuasion with all these factors quiescent would be a very tame and uninteresting affair, but to a man up a tree the field presents promise of sanguinary results despite its pacific Present appearance. The gentlemen in questton will in all probability desist from active participation in the fray, but gen- erals, seldom get out in front of their armies save when they are going away from the enemy and going fast. Conse- quently, ft need not be taken as hinting #t any disparagement of thetr declarations to suggest that the fine Italian hands of most of them will be felt when the col- umns begin to move. : indeed it is commenly reported that their Influences are already at work in pre- paring the way for cross countering each others’ representatives and tripping un- cting feet. Echoes from the Sunday that meets at Dr. Drew's drug store denote that the edminfstration wing of the party in the District will not be as inactive as many people imagine. It is also rumor- ed that Mr. James L. Norris will not forget the fact that Mr. Davis secured Mr. Ma- nogue’s appointment as collector at George- town over that of Mr. Hutchins, who was supported by Mr. Norris, and Messrs, Weller and Gardner have their eyes open in several directions. Another interesting and somewhat novel phase of the contest will be the part to be taken in it by the A. P. A. No one knows what strength they will command, but it is generally admitted that it will be of considerable proportions. So, altogether, the democrats are entering upon a scramble that will be memorable and in which it will take a prophet of rare power to anticipate the result. —— R. M. Henderson of Baltimore shot him- self in the side yesterday. Both he and his wife nee that the shooting was acci- dental Castoria For Infants and Children. CASTORIA DESTROYS WORMS. CASTORIA CURES CONSTIPATION. CASTORIA ALLAYS FEVERISHNESS. CASTORIA CURES DIARRHOEA AND COLIC. CASTORIA TEETHING TROUBLES. CASTORIA PREVENTS VOMITING SOUR CURD. ‘The use of ‘Castoria’ is so universal and its merits so well known that it seems a work of smpererogation to indorse it. Few are the intelii- gent families who do not keep Castoria within easy reach."” CARLOS MARTYN, D.D., New Xork city. THE OFFICIAL WEATHER MAP, ia i EXPLANATORY NOTE: Observations taken at 8 a.m., 75th meridian time. his H Solid lines are iso- bars or lines of equal air pressure, drawn for each tenth of an inch. Dotted lines are isotherus or lines of equal tempemture, drawn for each ten degrees. Shaded areas are regiors where rain or snow bas fallen during preceding twelve hours. The words “High” and “Low” show location of areas of high and low barometer. ‘Small arrows fly with the wind. — FAIR TOMORROW. That is the Prediction Made by the Weather Bureau. Forecast till 8 p.m., Wednesday—For the District of Columbia, Delaware and Mary- land, threatening weather, probably clear- ing tonight; Wednesday, fair; southeasterly winds, becoming southwesterly. For Virginia and North Carolina, generally fair tonight and Wednesday; warmer Wed- nesday; southwesterly wirdg, ‘Weather conditions and general forecast— ‘The storm in the Mississippi valley Monday morning has moved northeastward and now covers the lake regions, central over lower Michigan. Rain or snow has fallen generally in the lake regions, the Onto valley, New England and the middle Atlantic states. The pressure is, generally low from the lake regions southwestward to Texas. A storm appears to be developing pver the west gulf states. The pressure is high in the Rocky mountain districts. The barom- eter has fallen in New England, the lake regions and Texas; it has risen in the Ohio valley and generally in Rocky mountain districts. The changes in temperature have been slight. Snow is indicated for New England and the middle states, with rain in southern por- tions of the same districts tonight and Wed- nesday. . For the middle and south Atlantic states generally fair weather. For the lower Mis- sissippi valley and west gulf states threat- ening weather, with rain tonight or Wed- nesday. , Rivers—The rivers have risen 1.6 feet at Pittsburg, 3.4 feet at Parkersburg, 3.9 feet at Cairo and 3.0 feet at Nashville. Tide Table. Today—Low tide, 5:39 a.m. and 6:20 p.m; high tide, 11:45 a.m. ‘Tomorrow—Low tide, 6:30 a.m. and 7:18 p.m.; high tide, 0:04 a.m. and 12:38 p.m. The Sun and Moon. Sun rises, 7:05; sun sets, 5:24. Moon rises, 0:07 a.m. tomorrow. The City Lights. Gas lamps all lighted by 6:34 p.m.; extin- guishing begun at 5:56 a.m. The lighting is begun one hour before the time named. If clear less lighting may be ordered. Nephtha lamps all lighted by 6:34 p.m.; extinguishing begun at 6:11. The moon schedule does not apply to these lamps. Public are lamps lighted at 6:04 p.m. and extinguished at 6:41 a.m. Condition of the Water. Temperature and cenditicn of water at 8 a.m.: Great Falls, temperature, 39; condl- tion, 5. Receiving reservoir, temperature, 29; condition at north connection, 6; condi- tien at south connection, 6. Distributiag reservoir, temperature, 39; condition at in- fluent gate house, 5; effluent. gate house, 4. Range of the Thermometer. The following were the readings of the thermometer at the weather bureau tcday: 8 a.m., 34; 2 p.m., 39; maximum, 44; mini- mum, 82, THE WEATHER FORECASTS BY FLAG SIGNALS. No, 2, No. 1, No. 8 No. 4. No. 5. Clear or fair Bain or Local rain ‘Tempers ture Cold wave. ‘Weather. snow. or snow. signal. Explanation of the Fiags. ‘The fings are hoisted each day upon the tesne of the morning weather map and float until dark. They indica the Weather that may be expected during tho following thirty-six hours, but more par- Ucularly the last twepty-four hours of that perlod. They are to ve read from the top of the staff downward. If more than one kind of weather ts predi-ted for the perfod from 8 p.m. to 8 p.m. corditions first named in the forecast will be represented by the of © “cold wave" is included in the forecast mestage, proper weather fiag. ‘The temperature flag, when placed above numbers 1, placed below numbers 1, 2 or 3, indicates colder weather; when not displayed, the temperature will remain stationary. the ‘ppermost flag. When w warning the cold-wave flag will be displayed below the 2 or 3, indicates warmer weather; when the Indications are that GENERAL HARRISON Now Out of the Range of Presiden- tial Calculations. WILL NOT SHOW A PREFERENCE Its Effect Upon the Boom for Gov- ernor Morton. A THIRD-TERM HINT The Star yesterday pointed cut that the Mogton goom was a distinct menace to the Harrison boom in.that it was seeking for- mally to pledge the second choice sentiment of the country. The Harrison people could not move upon this sentiment in their favorite’s behalf becauze he would hot per- mit it. And then they were cherlshing thelidea that a formal canvass would not be necessary. This sentiment, they were assuming, would show itself untrammeled at convention time, and in case of 2 dead- lock between the leaders easily accomplish the ex-President’s nomination. But the Morton boom changed this aspect of things. ‘The policy of its managers ‘leveloped the necessity of fighting for second choice sen- timent no less than for first choice senti- ment. In certain quarters, indeed, they began making special play for second choice sentiment. This was a challense which had to be accepted or declined. 1t could not safely be ignored. It has been declined, and with dignity. He States His Own Cane. General Harrison, 1t: is true, states his own case precisely as it has several times been stated by intimate friends of his. They have said that he did aot desire an- other nomination to the presidency, and would not enter into a convention contest. He confirms this, and the character of the man forbids even an attempt to trace any reservations or nice distinctions in his language. The statement, it is ihought, is full enough—as full as could witn pro- priety have been made. How could the ex-President have said that he would not accept the nomination if tendered him? That would have been ungraieiui to the perty which has honored him, and in dis- respect of the office which he has once held. He would, of course, accept another nomination at the command of ihe party which has already called him iwice to lead- ership Out of Presidential Calculations. But his letter takes him entirely out of the presidential calculations. This he knew when he wrote it, and that is the signifi- cance attached to it hy the politicians. If the situation was different; if the republi- can outlook were full of danger; if it seem- ed likely that the St. Louis convention would be forced by reason of a stress of party weather to take on the most experi- enced pilot on the party list, then the fact that Gen. Harrison does not desire to per- form further service might count for very little. The party would have,and wou!d prob- ably exercise, the right to call him to the helm, and insist upon his taking it. But no such s:tuation exists. The feeling is that the sailing will be of the smoothest and easiest. The republican craft is expected to make pert without a bobble; and when, in addi- tion to this, the fact is taken into account that there are some very distinguished and capable skippers anxious for the job, it is considered certain that one of them, and not the skipper who considers himself on the retired list, will be chosen. Gen. Harrison’s Preference. Then naturally arises the question of Gen. Harrison’s personal preference as- among the known aspirants to the St. Louis nomi- nation. But maybe a more important point relates to whether or not he will in any ‘way make that preference known. The best opinion is that he will not—that he could not afford to do so. He is a man cf hest and truest sense of propriety, and may be relied upon at all times to ex- hibit the qualities of good sense and dis- cretion. In his name from of personal ad- vancement, therefore, will not permit it to way whatever. it is assumed that he be used there in any His personal friends in the convention in declaring for this man or that will be voicing thelr own views and not his. The fact, indeed, that they will new divide, some going to Mr. McKinley, some to Mr. Allison and some to Mr. Mor- ton, will prevent the association of Gen. Harrison's influence with any man’s can- didacy. A Third-Term Hint. Is there a gentle hint in the letter re- specting the third-term project? Whether a hint or not, it is thought there is some- thing In the deliverance applicable to the subject. Gen. Harrison thinks that after two indorsements of his name his party-is evtitled to a rew rame. He made an ex- cellent President, and left lis party, though Gefeated, united. His name is very much Tespected by his party in every section of the country. His renomination would in no degree imperil his party’s chances of success at the polls. But he will not permit the further use of his name. Among the other reasons governing him, has he.not & feeling that in this country one man ought not to aspire to the highest power too long? For that power to come un- sought is one thing; for it to be secured by the concerted action of personal friends {6 auother thing. There 1s a very great dif- ference, it is true, between the republican situation and the democratic situation, but the Constitution, it is suggested, does not require any given number of presidential cendidates. If it is true that the democracy has bet one available man, that is tegarded as en excellent reason why it put up no candidate at all. It ought rot to seek to impose {ts own one-man condi : country at large. yon onShe 2 —_____ AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN. Local Noten of General Interest From Across the Bridge. The funeral of Mr. Aaron 'T Bean, a well- known man, was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Lewirsville (Va.) Church. The deceased owned a place a short dis- tance from Langley, on the Georgetown and Leesburg pike. Several weeks ago, while on his way home, his horse became frightened at some object after crossing the Chain bridge, and ran away. Mr. Bean Was thrown out the wagon and landed by the roadside, where he was found later by friends and carried home. His left arm was found to be broken, besides the external and internal body injuries. Lockjaw set in, and after lingering in great agony he died Saturday night. His frequent trips into Georgetown gave him an acquaintance with a large number of people. The funeral was held «this afternoon, the remains being taken to Lewinsville for interment. The deceased leaves a widow to mourn his loss. Feast of St. Blaine. In the calendar of the Catholic Church yesterday was the feast of St. Blaise, and at Trinity Catholic Church the day was ap- Propriately celebrated. On account of his wonderful cures while on earth St. Blaise is the patron of the throat, and for years the church has commemorated his great work by blessing the throats of all the faithful on his annual feast days. Services Were held last evening at 7 o'clock at Trinity Church, on which occasion men and women and children of all ages tilled the large edifice, braving the inclemency of the weather. Rey, Fathers Scanion and Roccofort conducted the ceremoniszs. Petty Thieving. For some time*past petty robberies have been committed with regularity along the river front, to the annoyance of the wharf owners. Rope seemed to be the principal object of the thefts, and when the matter was finally laid before the police the ‘idea was entertained that one man was at the bottom of the plundering. A watch was kept at the place of the Potomac Stove Com- pany, at the foot of 32d street, which ap- peared to be thé favorite stamping ground for the pilferer. Yesterday morning, while on the lookout, Officer Hileary Smith dis- covered Edward Cox, a ying negro, whom he placed under arrest. No evidence could be secured to convict him of the thefts, so & charge of suspicion was lodged against Eis name. Notes. Miss Alice Dale of N street is seriously il _with typhoid fever. Miss Hamilton Tucker and her daughter, Louise, of 1431 33a street, will be at home ‘Thursdays in February from 3 to 6 p.m. ‘The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Hayes was held this afternoon’at 2 o'clock from her late residence, No.°3265 Prospect. avenue. The interment was at Holy Rood. Policemen J. E. Pierce and J. 8. Berry- man are off cuty on account of sickness. |THE TIME LIMIT It is Not Satisfactory to the Christian Endeavorers. THREE MEETINGS OF INTEREST Report of Mr. Smith, Chairman of , the '96 Committee. ENCOURAGING OUTLOOK There is ccnsiderable dissatisfaction in Christian Endeavor circles over the action of the railroad trunk line commission which has named the rates and condi- tions under which tickets will be sold at the time of the convention here in July. No objection whatever is expressed as to the rate offered, but there is conditioned a very brief time lMmit, and it is with this portion of the terms that the dissatisfac- ticn exists. Tickets are to be good, coing, from July 4-6, and returning July 13-17. The convention itself lasts from July 8 to 13, so there is the smallest sort of a margin allowed. A special committee, consisting of Messrs. Foster, Church and Taylor, was appointed to secure the cfforts of business people to get the trunk line commission to reconsider its action and have the time limit extended to the ist of August, at least. Comthittee of 796. Three meetings of interest to Christian Endeavorers were held last evening. At 6:30 the regular weekly meeting of the committee of "06 was held at Calvary Church. Offers of their church edifices for convention purposes were received from the societies of the First Baptist Churches and from the Ep- worth League of the Fifteenth Street M. E. Church. Several other chapters of the Epworth League of the District have ex- | pressed a desire to co-operate with the Christian Endeavor societies in the recep- tion of delegates to the convention. A letter was read from the Germantown branch of the Philadelphia C. E. Union, re- questing that a member of the committee of '96 come to that city to address a rally May 7 in the interests of “Washington, ‘96." Chairman Smith was unanimously chosen to represent the committee. The second meeting of interest was the regular monthly meeting of the Junior Union, held at the Lutheran Memorial Church, presided over by Rev. E. B. bag- by. Twenty societies were represented. A letter was read from the United Society, requesting the co-operation of the Junior Union in the arrangement of the program for the junior rally of the international convention. At 8 o’clock the execittive committee of the cenior union held its monthly meeting at the Calvary Baptist Church, fifty-cne societies being represented. One new so- ciety, that at the Vermont Avenue Baptist Church, was received into the union. Mr. J. G. Tyssowski of the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church was appointed on the union lookout committee to fill a vacancy. Reports From Union Committees. The regulaz monthly reports from the union committees were received. The mis- sionary committee reported holding meet- ings in five different churches during the month, and that it has placed itself in cor- respondence with several missionaries in China, from whom interesting letters were expected. For the lookout committee it was stated that twenty-nine meetings in as many societies had been conducted by the committee and the plan of intervisitation between societies inaugurated. The need of Endeavor work among the soldiers at the arsenal was mentioned and a suggestion made that transient visitors stopping at the various hotels might be invited to attend the service of the nearest C. E. Society. The music and press committees referred to their work in connection with the sing- ing at the convention and the getting out the February edition of the Endeavorer, which contained a full report of the pro- ceeding as well as illustrations of the hall and poriraits of the speaker. Chairman Smith's Report. Mr. W. H. H. Smith, chairman of the committee of "06, read the fifteenth report of the committee, which recited the events that have occurred since the last report, and the progress of preparations for the convention, “We have just been officially notified,” the report said, “that the Trunk Line Pas- senger Association has decided for this ¢cnvention a rate of one fare per capita for the round trip, tickets to be good going July 4 to 6, and returning July 13 to 17, in- clusive. The rate per capita is what it should be, but the time limits for the tick- ets are very narrow and one-sided. Every interest, local and general,demands that the returning time, at least, should be extended throughout the entire month of July, and the railroads are as much, or even more, concerned in this matter than any other interest. Every effort possible will be made to show the railroads that they should grant the delegations this longer time limit, and it is hoped that they will see that they should deal with this question in the same generous manner as they have with the per capita ticket rate: The Finance Committee. “The finance committee has spent a great deal of time in a painstaking arrangement for the most careful distribution cf the work in making the canvass among our business men for the $15,000 expected from them for our convention expenses, and a meeting of the auxiliary finance committee has been called for Wednesday evening, February 5, when these plans will be fully set forth and explained, and the work given out for an important and vigorous cam- paign. ; “Church headquarters have been assigned to but four states as yet, but with the in- formation which we now have in hand, and that which we are receiving daily, it is probable that these assignments will all be completed before our next report. We now have thirty-one churches placed at our dis- posal for convention purposes.”” A Committee of Clergymen. It has been decided that a committee of clergymen representing the different de- nominations shall be appointed, to have charge of the arrangements for the pulpit appointments for the Sunday of the con- vention, as may be requested by the churches. Rev. T. S. Hamlin, D.D., was elected chair- man ‘of this committee. It is requested that no private arrangements for pulpit supply for the Sunday of the convention be made by churches, .but that all applications be made to this committee. Christinn Endeavor Day. An interesting feature of the meeting was the receiving of reports from the delegates of the various societies as to how “Christian Endeavor day”—February 2, the birthday of the organization—was celebrated. It was generally reported that the occasion had been observed by a special service, at which the president of the society or the pastor of the church gave a brief review of the his- tory of the Christian Endeavor movement, ; its organization and development, and the good it nas accomplished in the past, and what it should do in the future. In most societies also special collections were taken for some missionary object. In some in- stances the society rooms were decorated by the '06 decorating committees. Miss Ran- dolph, superintendent of the Junior Union, reforted that the juniors had a C. E. birth- day cake, in which were placed fifteen can- dles, and as each candle was put into the cake the juniors told of some one good thing Christian Endeavor had done for them. a Announcement was made of the mass meeting of the union, which will be held in the Mount Vernon M. E. Church the lith instant, on the subject, “Evangelism.” In some respecta the program is a novel one. The Central Union Mission will be repre- sented by Rev. E. D. Bailey, and the Salva- tion Army by Staff Captain Blanche Cox. Capt. Dunlap of the Salvation Army, who hi juite a reputation as a singer, will be he An open parliament on the subject “What is your society doing in the way of evangelistic work?” will be conducted by Rev. Dr. W. C, Alexander of the West Street Presbyterian Church, Peck Memorial andj} ; FINANCIAL. G. T. HAVENNER, ROOMS 9 AND 11 ATLANTIC BUILDING QIEMBER WASHINGTON STOCK EXCHANGE), Real Estate & Stock Broker, Can-execute orders in Investment Securities, Stocks, Bonds, Grain or Cotton On all United ll reputable Exé thi t the States, either for Cast or en MARGIN, Private wires. Long-distance "phone, 453. fed-214 INDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS. 4 4 AUCTION 9 BOARDING 4 4 3 ; Page 12 COMMISSIONERS OF DEEDS. Page 4 COUNTRY REAL ESTATE. Page 4 DEATHS .. Page 7 DENTISTRY . Page 4 EDUCATIONAL 5 EXCURSIONS 12 FINANCIAL . FOR EXCHAN POR RENT (Flats) FOR RENT dlouses) FOR RENT (Miscellaneous). FOR KEN (Offices) . FOR RENT (Rooms). FOR RENT (Stables) FOR RENT (Stores)... FOR RENT (Warehouses) FOR SALE (Bicycles). FOR SALE (Houses) FOR SALE (Lots). FOR SALE’ (Miscellarcous). HOUSES AND VEHICLES ARR ROR AMOUR LAR ERA RRR ORO Re RR LOST AND FOUND. MANICURE . MEDICAL . MO: PEI AL .. PIANOS AND ORGA POTOMAG KIVER BOATS. RAILROADS . SPECIAL NOTICES. STORAG! WANTED (Miscellancoas). WANTED (toome).. WANTED situations). VALIDITY OF CONTRACT Washington Beneficial Endowment Associ- ation Again in Court. ‘The Connection With the Commercial Life Insurance Company—Argu- ments Made Today. The affairs of the Washington Beneficial Endowment Association were given another airing in court today, when the questions at issue between it and the now dissolved Commercial Life Insurance Company of New York and the beneficiaries of the as- sociation were brought to the attention of Chief Justice Bingham in Equity Court No. 1. = It will be recalled that August 9, 1894, the Washington Beneficial Endowment As- sociation entered into a contract with the New York company, under which the lat- ter corporation was to assume the business and liabilities of the local association. Among other things, it was argued that the lccal association should not only convey its business to the New York company, but also its real estate, premises 419 10th street. The announcement of the contract and the proposed transfer of its property and busi- ness arovsed great and determined oppo- situation among the stock and policyholders of the local concern, and suits were filed to prevent the execution and consummation of the contract. Finally, the Washington asso- ciation was placed in the hands of receiv- ers, and about a year ago the charter of the New York company was annulled and the company dissolved, Wm. T. Gilbert being appointed receiver for it by the New York courts. The local asseciaticn, several weeks sub- sequent to the contract, filed a bill in equity against the New York company, praying that the conveyance of its property to the latter be set aside and receivers for it be appointed. In support of these proceedings it was urged by the Washington associa- tion that the conveyarce was procured through the alleged false and fraudulent representations of the New York concern, which company had stated that it was sol- vent and well able to continue and assume the obligations of the Washington associa- tion. The receivers finelly sold the premises for $22,000, aid the money was put in the registry of the court. Meantime, innumee- able suits were filed by heirs-at-law of de- ceased policy holders and by policy holders and others, seeking to secure a distribution of the assets. The receiver of the New York company denied the allegations of fraud, and laid claim to the assets of the local as- sociation. In the hearing before Chief Justice Bing- ham today, the court decided, after consult- ing the many attorneys representing the various parties, that the first question to he determined was as to the validity of the con- tract between the Washington and New York corporations, and the case then pro- ceeeded. It is expected that the hearing will continue several day SSS SOUTH WASHINGTON. The Citizens’ Association Discusses Seme Important Matters. The South Washington Citizens’ Associa- tion held a lively meeting last evening in the rooms of the Washington Athletic Club, on South Capitol street. In the absence of the president of the association, Dr. C. Cc. Winter, Secretary Henry Story called the meeting to order, and Mr. W. W. Hail was elected temporary chairman. A bill introduced in the House by Con- gressman Charles E. Coffin of the fifth Maryland district, to remove the navy yard from its present site to the site of the Washington barracks, was the first subject of discussion. Other matters up for consideration were the proposition to bridge the Eastern branch near the southern terminus of South Capitol street, the discussion of the re- port of the committee on nuisances, and a resolution indorsing the Home Telephone Company. It was finally decided to indorse Mr. Coffin's effort to move the navy yard and get the bridge bill through. The committee on sewers, through its chairman, Mr. B. Leonard, reported es- pecially in reference to the James Creek .canal, which is characterized as detrimental to health, an eye sore to the community and the chief cause of the deterioration in value of real estate in that neighborhood. As part of the report, the reply of the Com- missioners, dated January 31, in answer to the committee’s communication of a few days previous, was read. Mr. Story introduced a resolution to the effect that as the Commissioners had neglected to protect the sides of the James Creek canal with fences to prevent persons falling in the “cesspool,” that they be re- quested to build steps leading out of the water along the canal wall at intervals, so people falling in could climb out. The reso- lution was passed unanimously. It was decided to hold a special meeting for the consideration of charges against the dispensary located at S17 4% street southwest. —_———__ About two inches of snow fell at New York yesterday afternoon, and for a time it looked as if a blizzard might be coming. Beecham’s Pills for con- stipation, 10c. and 25c¢ Get the book at your drug- gist’s and go by it. merican Security & Trust Co., 1405 G St.) Capital—$1,250,000. Surplus—$225,000. iis Company Pr interest upon deposits. Sach de- Dosits are subject to check at all times. Licane morey in any amounts upon real estate and collateral security. 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