Evening Star Newspaper, February 25, 1896, Page 3

SPECIAL NOTICES. 2, UADER THE wil be ven ie hany Church on TUESDAYS IN LENT, at 8 p.m., as follows, except the last addrese, TH 5 AY, 26: ©. George Currie, D.D., rector of Christ Gharch, Baltimore. “The Chureh and the Forces of tian Unity,’ March 10; Rey. Win, K. Huntington, D.D., D.C.L., rector of Grace Church, New York. “The Church and the Labor Question,”” March 17; Rt. Rev. Nelson 3. Rulisop, D.D., bishop of central Peunsylvania. & and Evolution,’ Thursday, March Hodges, D.D., dean of the Epis- ical Sehool, Cambridge, Mass. ts free. No collection. General public cor- dially invited. it SPIRITUALISM—J. 0. ALTEMUS WILL HOLD A meeting THIS (TUESDAY) EVENING, at Wonn's fall, 421 6th st. n.w.; February 25. 1t* OFFICE OF THE GRAND SECRETARY, GRAND u Ledge, F.A.A.M., of the District of Columbia. A special communication ‘of the. Grand Lodge, hel lasonic Temple on W! 26, at 1 o'clock p.m., to attend the funeral of Bro. Abner T. Longley, P. J. G. W., from Eastern Presbyterian Church at 2:30 p.m. By onder of tne M- W. Grand Master. it W SINGLETON, Grand Secretary. SPIRITUALISM._A__TEST hel 8 Hall, 721 6th st. nw., on WED- . by Mrs. ZOLLBI, medium. 13th st. nw. fe25-2t* wi UN! L HOLD ITS TOMORROW (W! prayer service NESDAY), 2 P.m., at headquarters, 910 F All ‘are Welcome. Mrs. M. E. COHEN Sd ALBERT PIKE CONSISTOKY WILL ASSEMBLE at the Cathedral of the Sc Rite on WED. NESDAY, 26th instant, at 1 p.m., to attend the funerul of Bro. A. T. Longley, 33°. By order of Gk. W. BALLOCH, 33°, Master of K. ROBERT egistrar. 53 BUILDERS" ‘HANGE.—THERD WILL BE A Speciel meeting of the Exchange TOMORKOW AFTERNOON (Wedne: February 26, at 2 Q'elock, in regard to death of Mr. Justin Mc- hy. A full attendance is requested. By all order of President. aa nt WM. ©. LEWIS, Secretary. WASHINGTON CENTENNIAL LODGE, NO. 14, EAA will hold a special communication NESDAY, 26th instant, at 2 p.m., to attend WED: the funeral of our lute brother, Past Master Al ner T. Longley, A attendance of members full dd. By order of the W. fe24-2t CO ELMORE, See: scoTTisn -ATHEDRAL overt ®e Bruce Council, K. will meet on TUESDAY, 25th February, at 7:30 p.m. Bus- iness. general, fe24-2t Wl. OSCAR ROOMP, 33°, Recorder. Z SPECIAL CONVOCATION OF THE GRAND R.A. Chapter of the District of Columbia will be held at Masonic Tempie on WEDNESDAY AFTER- :h instant, at 1:30 o'clock, for the pul ose of atte! the funeral of our’ late compan- a, Abner TS Longley, past crand high priest. By order of the grand high priest. fe2t-2t L. G. Grand See. THE ANNUAL MEETING OF STOC ers of the Columbia Railway Compaoy held at the office of the company, Flor between 15th nod 16th sts. n.e., March 10, 1396, at 12 o'clock, for the clection of seven directors to serve the ensuing year and the consideration of such business 2s inay proj gone before eald meeting." JAMES cerete1y. Norn 18 SLIGHTED AT OUR 50c. DINNERS. We're just as careful about the service and the euisine as we are of the menu, and our menus are famous for containing every ‘substantial and dainty in season. Everything deliclousy pro pared—and served In fuultiess style. From 4 to 8. FEZ REUTER'S, COR. PA. AVE. AND 4% ST. fezt-10d = SPIRITUALISM. MRS. EFFIE MeNEIL, business and test me- dium, has resumed practice for the fall and win- ter and will be at home daily until further no- Business examinations a spectalt; jon guaranteed. 1914 Pa. ave. iINGTON CITY, D. ©. FEBRUARY 22, —The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Douglas Cutter Saw Co. of West Virgi at the office of the company, iy feS-18t' ngton city, D. €., on 3, 1896, at 7:30 o’elocl weting directors and transact- her business 23 may come before the Transfer books closed. HENRY 0. fez2-8t Me -, to handle their in Orders “by "phone 694 or pestal card will have prompt attention. J. H. SCHLUETER, 1601 Sth st. nw. fe22-6t LADIES, 2 Mr. J. M. DELANY wishes to announce that he {8 no longer in the employ of Mr. Keen. but 1 lo- cuted at 1719 De Sales st., where he would be leased to have a continuance of your patronage. fez2-2te DR. CHARLES R. LUCE HAS REMOVED HIS OF- fies and residence to 215 21 street southeast. feZ-Gt* No. 424 9th st. u.w., baying made an assign- ment for the benefit of creditors to the nnder- Signed tbe 19th day of February, 1806, all per- sons owing sa: are notified and requested to make payment without delay to the assign: ARTHUR S. MATTINGLY, Assignee, 435 7tl £20-6t° RAILINGS, Wind ete. tect your property. No charge Gor skstches ad estinntes.” Wrought iron Gas xtures, Andirons, Fenders, etc., etc. J. H. CORNING, Tile Shop, 520-52 IM st. feld "_ GOVER'S RENT LEDGER. A new cdition in preparaticn. Orders solicited for early delivery. Invaluable to Real Estate Agents. H. L. McQUEEN, 1103-1110 E st.n.w. jals DENTISTRY DONE GN WEEKLY AND MONTHLY installments. RK. T. W. STUBBLEFIELD, Jav-tf bits and F sts., Mertz bldg: GOAL! COAL! COAL! nace Store 00 For cash at dump. Cartage very reasonable. DAISH & 50! la. ave. n. f ‘Telephone 323. A little of "s Pure OLD RELIABLE BERKELEY would have prevented that cold if taken in thould. be in every medicine But $1, full cuart, “Only of Jas. Tharp,, P at. nw. £e22-100 : done on the ‘‘Columbia”— the standard of the world for wheels. The greatness of the Columbia Is evidenced by the fact tuat other makers strive to make thetr wheels “just as good.” DISTRICT OYCLE CO., Agents. J. 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Gibbs, General Agent, felS-1m_ 918 F st. n.w., Washington, D.C. Keep Valuable Papers -in our KEYLESS CASH BOXES. Very strong, yet light and conventent in size. Just the thing to keep at home or in your desk at 2 office. Reasonable prices. (LESS MAIL BOXES prevent loss. Easton & Rupp, 421 1ith St., Popstar Priced Stationers, (Just above ave.) E2414 COAL! COAL! COAL! Pa. Pea Coal at $4.00. Ctestnut and Furnace at $5.00 a ton delivered. 2 office. JOHN MILLER & CO., a24-1m oth and F ets. nw. = —_—= = Death of Mrs. Mary Van Riswick. Mrs. Mary Van Riswick, whose death oc- curred yesterday morning, after a brief Mness, is amorg the latest of the notable victims of influenza. Her loss will be keen- ly felt by her many friends among the old families of the District. Her father, the late Philip Fenwick, was, at the time of his death, the owner of a large tract of Isnd in Maryland and at the northern boundary of the District of Columbia. His family was honorably associated with the brightest period of colonial history. Mrs. Wan Riswick married carly in -life and passed many years near the scene of her Pativity with her husband, John Van Ris- wick, who died just ten years ago. The qvalities which adorned here character were essentially those of the wife and mother. She had also a wide circle of friends, who will mourn her death. THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY; FEBRUARY 26, 1896—TDWEZVWr PGES CARLISLE OR OLNEY One of Them to Get the Administra- ~ tion Support. THE BOOM STARTED SATURDAY NIGHT lt Was Not Spontaneous, but Planned Beforehand. THE TWO MEN~ DISCUSSED ee It is getting to be pretty well understood that either Carlisle or Olney is to have the administration influence at Chicago for the democratic presidential nomination, and from all that can be learned now Olney will get the backing if he wants the nomination. If he doesn’t want it, Carlisle can have it. The Olney boom, which was started Sat- urday night at Boston by Mayor Quincy, is not looked upon as one af those spon- taneous affairs which sometimes come from the enlivening influences that make up @ banquet. It was premeditated, and can be taken for all it is worth. Congressman Josiah Patterson of Tennes- see, who is recognized as the fighter of the scund money ranks in the south, and who has more influence with the administration than any man from the south, was talking to a Star reporter a few days ago about the presidential possibilities at Chicage. “Who do you think will get the nomina- tion?” the Congressman asked the reporter. The reporter answered that with matters so muddled {it would be hard to make a guess. “Who do you think stands a good chance, or would make a good man?” the reporter queried in his turn. The noted Tennessee Congressman was silent for a few minutes and then he an- swered: “Carlisle’—a pause—“‘or Olney.” The next day Mr. Patterson left for Bos- ton to meke a speech before the Young Men’s Democratic Club on the Monroe doc- trine. The occasion was a splendid one for springing Mr. Olney’s name, and it was dene, the result being enthusiastic. There are those besides Mr. Patterson, however, who have looked upon Olney or Carlisle as President Cleveland's choice for the nomination. They have talked about it in a quiet way, while the silver men have done a great deal of talking about what they will or will not do. There is this about either of the two men mentioned—they would have the confidence of. the east. Olney in New England. With the democratic party torn and dl- vided, Oiney, it is argued, would be just the man to give it enthusiasm and life. It has been many years since New England was given a good chance at a presidential can- didate. Just the thought of having a New England man in the White House might in- spire that whole section. It would at the same time revive the tottering hopes of democrats everywhere. Why couldn't Olney carry three or four New England states, the question fs asked, and make up for whatever might be lost to the party by de- fections in the south? Olney, it is asserted, would stand as good a chance as any repub- lican in the eastern and northwestern States. With a southern or northwestern man for second place on the ticket, the combination might be a strong one. The Talk for Carlisle. Among the mefi who favor the nomina- tion of Carlisle the argument is advanced that the loss to be feared by the demo- cratic party is that of southern states. Carlisle is a southern man, and notwith- standing the enemies he has made because of his financial views there, he might arouse the pride of the men of the south and hold them in line. It is a curious thing that, as a rule, the sound money men of the south do not think that there is such an overwhelming sentiment in that section for silver. They talk con- fidently at times of being able to take sound money delegations to Chicago, and again assert that the souta will stand to the nominee, no matter who he is. Who, therefcre, could hold the south: in line bet- ter than Carlisle? Who could stir south- ern pride better than he? These poinis could not be argued with any degree of Success were it not that Carlisie’s nomi- nation would create no fright in the other states of the Union. He is so thoroughly identified with tke east that he would be all right there. Another Bolting State. That many democrats of the south have decided to no longer support a nominee of the party if he is not for silver, whether he is from the south or not, finds {llustr1- tion in a peculiar deal that is now in progress. It is well known that there is a wide difference between the t; North Carolina Senators about a fusion of the populist and republican parties on an elec- toral ticket this fall. Butler holds out for a silver ticket. Things are now turn- ing around so that the fusion may take place between the populist and democratic Parties this fall. The democrats of that state ere as solidly for silver es the pop- ulists and talk as much of bolting the party nominee as the South Carolina men. Since Dr. J. J. Mott, the chairman of the silver party, came here, he has been try- ing to arrange for a silver electoral ticket, and is confident of succeeding. Ho fs ‘in communicatien with the leaders of all the parties. The latest and most eensational information is that Ed. Chambers Smith, formerly chairman of the North Carolina state central committee, has agreed to engineer the campaign in that state for the silver party. It is known that Dr. Mott has received hundreds of letters from North Carolina democrats agreeing to support the new party. The new party managers claim that North Carolina and South Carolina will stand together at Chicago, and will both boit the convention on the spot. It can be seen the effect this would have. It would lead the silver men in all the other southern states to the same action. That's what the new party is working for and be- Heves will take place. —————_-o-—____. Emancipation Day. Representatives of the various colored or- ganizations will meet tomorrow morning in Mount Carmel Church, corner of 4th and L streets, and elect a chief marshal and president for the emancipation celebration. The prominent candidates for chief mar- shal are William Simpson, Charles Hop- kins and Thomas Fisher. Friends of Perry Carson desired him to enter ‘the contest, but he declined, for the reason that he is too much engaged in political work. He says, however, that he will lend his assist- ance in the affair, which will be a success. ee Mr. Eberly Better. Mr. 8. G. Eberly, superintendent of the Herdic Phaeton Company, who was very il for several weeks with the grip, has recovered, and this evening will go to Philadelphia to attend a meeting of the stockholders cf the company, to be held in that city tomorrow. — = Castoria For Infants and Children. CASTORIA DESTROYS WORMS. CASTORIA CURES CONSTIPATION. ASTORIA ALLAYS FEVERISHNESS, CASTORIA CURES DIARRHOEA AND COLIC. CASTORIA RELIEVES 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 supererogation to indorse it. Few_are the intellt- gent families who do not keep Castoria within pea i od QARLOS MARTYN, D.D., ew York city, THE OFFICIAL WEATHER] MEAT. EXPLANATORY NOTE: Observations taken at 8 a.m., 75th meridian time. Solid lincs are 1so- bars or lines of equal air pressure, drawn for each tenth of an inch. Dotted lines are {sotherms or Mines of equal temperature, drawn for each ten degrees. Shaded areas are regiors where rain or snow has fallen during preceding twelve hours, areas of high and low barometer. The words Small arrows fly with the wind. “High” and “Low'? show location of SOME FAIR WEATHER. It Will Be Colder Tonight, Warmer Tomorrow. Forecast till 8 p.m. Wednesday: For the District of Columbia, Delaware and Maryland, fair and colder tonight; Wednesday, fair and warmer; northerly winds, becoming northeasterly. For Virginia and North Carolina, fair and colder tonight; Wednesday, fair; warmer in western portions Wednesday; northeast- erly winds, becoming variable. but Weather conditions and general forecast: An area of high pressure extends from the lake regicns southwestward to Texas, aud thence northward to the Pacific coast. A storm is central over the Gulf of Saint Lawrence and the pressure is relatively Icw in the Saskatchewan valley. The barometer has risen in New England, the lake regions and the central valleys; it hay fallen in the upper Missouri valley and in the northern Rocky mountain districts. ‘The temperature has fallen decidedly in the lake regions, the middle states and New England, and risen in the Rocky mountain districts, rémaining stationary in the gulf states. Occasional Nght snow has fallen in the middle states and the lower lake region, and rain has fallen uear the west gulf coast. The following heavy precipitation (in inches) was reported: During the past tweaty-four hours—Gal- veston, 1.18. The weather will be generally fair in the Atlantic and gulf states tonight and Wed- resday. It will be colder tonight in the North Atlantic statez. The temperature will rise in the Atlantic and gulf states Wednesday. Condition of the Water. Temperature and condition of water at 8 a.m.: Great Fails, temperature, 33; condi- ticn, 8. Receiving reservoir, temperature, 86; condition at north connection, ¢; condi- tion et south connection, 15. Distributing reservoir, temperature, 46; condition at in- fivent gate house, 10; effluent gate house, 9. Tide Table. Today—Low tide, 11:05 a.m. and 11:47 p.m.; high tide, 4:35 a.m. and 5:03 p.m. Tomorrow—Low tide, 12:06 am.; high tide, a.m. and 6:00 p.m. The Sun and Moon, Sun rises, 6:39; sun sets, 5:48. Moon sets, 5:21 2m. tomorrow. The City Lights. Gas lamps all lighted by 6:55 p.m.; ex- tinguishing begun at 5:32 a.m. The light- ing is begun one hour before the time named. If clear lesa lighting may be or- dered. Naphtha lamps all lighted by 6:55 p.m.; extinguishing begun at 5:47. The moon schedule does not apply to the naphtha lamps. Public are lamps lighted at 6:25 p.m, and extinguished at 6:17 p.m. Range of the Thermometer. The readings of the thermometer at the weather bureau today were as follows: & a.m., 30; 2 p.m., 32; maximum, $2; min- imum, 28. THE WEATHER FORECASTS BY FLAG SIGNALS. No. 1. No. 2, No. 8 Ro. 4 No. 6. Clear or far Rain or Local rain Teranerature | Weather. snow. ‘or snow. algae Te Cold wave. Explanation of the Flags. ‘The flags are hoisted each day npon the issne of the morning They indicate thy weatker that may be expected during the follow! ticularly the last tyenty-four hours of that period. They downward. If more than one kind of weather is predl: corditions first named in the forecast will be represe: of » “cold wave” proper weather flag. ‘The temperature flag, when placed above numbers 1, 2 or 8, placed below numbers 1, 2 or 8, indicates evlder weather; the temperature will remain stationary. {s included in the forecast message, the cold-wa1 Weather map and float nntfl dark ‘ing thirty+tix hours, but more par- are to be read from the top of the staff nted for the period from 8 p.m. to 8 p.m. the ated by the wppermost: flag. When a warning flag will be displayed below the indicates. warmer weather. when when not displayed, the indications are that ANOTHER THEATER Metzerott Hall to Be Oompletely Re- built. The Columbia Opera Wouse — Plans Provide for a Modern Theater in All Details, The season of 1896-97 will find Washing- ton in possession cf still another theater of the first class. The new structure will bear the name of the Columbia Opera House, and will be complete and modern in every detail. The new plan constitutes an entire remodeling and rebuilding of Metzero! Hall, turning the rather small hall into a theater, capable of holding fifteen hundred people, artistic in its de- sign, convenient in its arrangcments and modern in all its equipments. Not even a trace of the present hall arrangements will be left. The new entrance will be on F street, and a wide lobby, 26x80 feet, will run back to the auditorium. The theater proper will be on the ground floor, and while the main entrance will be cn F street there will be exits on 12th. The in- terior of the theater will be somewhat similar to the plan of the Olympia Theater in New York. There will be two galleries, three tiers of boxes, three in a row, mak- ing eighteen boxes in all. The stage will be 40x85 feet and complete in all its ap- pointments. ‘The interior decoration will have gold as the predominating color, re- lief being furnished with terra cotta. Lib- eral allowance has been made in the plans for aisles and broad, comfortable seats. The entire structure will be fireproof, fin- ished with terra cotta floors and all other known means of providing absolute safety. Mr. Appleton G. Clark, jr., is the archi- tect. It is expected to start the construc- tion about the first ot June, and the plans provide for the opening of the theater the first week in October. The management will be the same as that at present in charge of Metzerott Hall, and these gen- tlemen say that only the best attractions will find a place on the stage of the new theater, and that when such uttractions cannot be found the house will be closed. The exterior appearance of the present building will not be materially changed. The handsome lobby on F street will, cf course, make a difference there, and the lavish use of electric lights which are }:ro- jected will also make an alteration. It has not yet been decided what attraction will have the honor of opening the new theater. The Boston Symphony concerts, hewever, will be given here as usual dur- ing the season. No contract has yet been issued, but the plans have all been drawn up and accepted, and the proje:tors say that the building will commence promptly and be finished in time for the fall opening. —_—— Hotel Arrivals, Willard’s.—J. H. Huling, Charleston, W. Ve.; W. G. Mitchell, Philadelphia, Pa.; J. T. Sevan and wife, New Haven, Conn.; A. BE. Tracy and J. J. Gleason, Chatham, N, Y. Riggs.—Dr. Justin, Syracuse,, Ye; I. W. Mason, B. Y. Pippey, New York; Benj. Hilton, East Orange, N. J.; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. P. Robinson and gon, Lawrence, Mass, Page’s.—G. W. Hall, Toledo, Ohio; E. W. Grigg, Richmond, Va. Shoreham.—George Thompson, St. Paul, Minn.; F. H. Sanders, Minneapolis, Minn.; Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Oliver, Niagara Falls, N. Y.; T. Goodeville, Cleveland, Ohio. Hamilton.—C. T. Bidwell, Norwich, Conn.; D. Atwood and wife, Boston. Arlington.—W. F. Browne and W. H. Hare, New-York; H. J. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.; F.-B. Smith and wife, Chicago, Ill.; Mrs. Chas. Keep, Mrs. J. R. Compton, L. H. Balliett and R. W. Keep, Lockport, N. Y.; BE. 8. Draper, Hopedale, Mass.; H. F. Lippitt, Providence, R. L.; J. A. Taft, Mil- ford, Mass. Cochran.—Mrs. E. R. Payne and Miss Mabel Payne, Williamsport, Pa. —C. Gallagher, New York; C. W. Oxford.. Seawell, Greenville, I Howard.—F. A. Wheelock and wife, Bos- ton, Mass.; A. P. Wheelock, Boston, Mass.; H. Haymond, Clarksburg, W. Va.; W. H. Small, Evansville, Ind.; Samuel Woodbury, Boston, Mass. National._J. H. Otter, New York; L. S. Stewart, Lexington, Ky.; J. O. Pendleton, Wheeling, W. Va.; A. Caldwell, Wheeling, John <A. Abell, New York; A. A. Gorman, Al- 3G. . Sommer, Philadel- hia, Pa.; B. Schloss, New York; C. Gil- bert; Getiyaburg, Pa. AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA Large Audience Greste Governor Fitzhugh Lee, Canes in the Police Court and Other Local Notes From Down the River. One of the largest and most fashionable audiences ever gathered here greeted Gen. Fitz Lee last night in the New Opera House, when he delivered an address be. fore the Mary Custis Lee Chapter, Unitea Daughters of the Confederacy. The sub- Ject of his address was “Memories of Long Ago.” Gen. Lee was introduced by Mr. John M. Johnson. The general started out by saying that Alexandria was the home of his boyhood days, and that it always gave him pleasure to come to this city. In @ pleasant way he gave a brief outline of the war since its beginning at Manassas to the close at Appomattox. A musical Pregram had also been prepared, which Was greatly enjoyed. Police Court. The potice on duty last night report the night as being clear and cool until about 12 o'clock, wher it became cloudy. No prisoners and eight lodgers at the station house. Mayor Thompson this morning dis- Posed of the following cases: Bertie Bal- timore, colored, arrested by Officer Bettis, charged with abrsive language toward W:l- Ham Dudley, colored, dismissed for want of evidence; Horace Johnson and William Saunders, both colored, charged with re- qusine to aes in the chain gang, put on thely einen ‘water diet unt.] they changed + Benn Roast and Campiire. The Thomas P. Davis Post, G. A. R., held a bean roast and campfire at Odd Fellows’ Hall on North Columbus street. All the members of the post were present attired in veteran uniforms. Post Com- mander Travers had entire charge, and deserves great credit. He had also pre- Pared a program, which consisted of resi- tations, music, &c. It was nearly mid- le cor es, “vets.” and their friends omes, much pleased with the first bean roast of the camp. County Court. In the county Court yesterday, Judge D.M. Chichester presiding, the following business Was, transacted: Washington, Alexandria and Mt. Vernon electric railway agt. H. 8. Johnson, administrator; report of commis- stoners to assess land damages confirmed and case referred to Special Commissioner Young to ascertain who are entitled to receive money. Same @gt/John Miller; con- demnation of lend cage: $250 paid into court. ‘Thos. Falabee agt. John Dwyer, attachment; judgment ‘for plaintiff, and order for sale. W. Taylor, indicted for housebreaking; nollie! pros. entered. The grand jury, with W. Ballas foreman, was sworn and adjourned urtil Thursday. The docket was called and cases set, and court adjourned until Wednesday. To Be Married. Cards are out for the marriage on March 4 at 8:30 p.m. of Mise Gertrude Jones to Mr. John F. Grant.j/The ceremony will take place at 1114 King street. Miss Lille Nalls and. Mr. Andrew Y. Pfif- ferling of Staunton will be married at the home of the bride's parents, in Del Ray, at noon tomorrow, Notes. Rev. Father H. M. Tierney of Falls Church will preach the first of a series of Lenton sermons in St. Mary’s Catholic Church tonight. Belle Haven Council, Junior Order Amer- ican Mechanics, at their meeting last night initiated two new members. Police Officer Jones is confined to his home by a severe attack of asthma. Mrs. Peter Hubbard of Richmond, who has been the guest of Miss Maud Roach “A Wolfe street, left for Baltimore yester- lay. ‘The fire wardens have received six new fire plugs from Philadelphia, and will use them to replace the ones which were burst during the recent cold snap. DISTRICT AFFAIRS Hearing Today on Bill Relating to Alleys. FINANCIAL. A merican Securit & Trust Co.,1405 GSt $1,250,000. ae MAKE EARNEST PROTESTS SPRING Excise Board Wish to Liquor: Licenses. Increase OTHER LOCAL NEWS A public hearing was given this morning at 11 o'clock by the District Commissioners to those persons interested in Senate bill 1987, which authorizes the Comm:ssioners, upon the recommendation of the health of- ficer, or in their own discretion, to purchase by condemnation the necessary land needed to extefd alleys through squares in a direct line. ‘The Commissioners -have somewhat amended the bill by inserting a proviso that hereafter permits for repairs for alley houses shall be refused until approved by the ‘health officer. It is further provided that the health officer shall make such ad- ditions to the plans as in his judgment are necessary to insure sanitary conditions. The apparent effect of th.s bill (section 8) is to decrease the number of alley houses; its actual effect, it is claimed, assuming that this appropriation is to be continued from year to year, will be to increase the number of such houses. The construction of alley houses was practically prohibited in 1892 by an act of Congress. The bill provides fur- ther for the straight opening of any aliey in the city to the adjacent street, thus remov- ing the principal restriction to the con- struction of alley houses. The First Protest. The hearing thjs merning was well at- tended. A number of citizens and real es- tate brokers were present, including Messrs. Alexander Porter Morse, Robt. W. McPher- son, E. 8. Wescott, J. W. Pilling, G. W. F. Swartzell, Gen. F. P. Lippett and Drs. A. P. Fardon, Aaron Baldwin and S. M. Newman. Mr. Alexander Porter Morse, representing a number of interested property owners, spoke against tHe bill. He said his clients had no objection to offer 2s to the first two and fourth sec- tions of the bill. They would go turtaer and previde for the widening as well as straightening of aileys and ask for a larger sum to carry out the law in the exercise of the power of eminent domain 4s the public need required it. They en- tered a protest against the third section of the bill, whicn was character.zed as un- jist, end confiscates without damages pri- vate property. Attention was calieu to the fact that a large amount of money has been investel in alley houses. The lots for these houses were laid out in the cen- ters of the squares, and in innumerable cases are provided with their own rear alleys, and these have been dedicated to the public and the dedication accept2d. Consequently these lots cannot be rean- nexed to the lots from wh.ch they were carved, nor could the owners of outsivte lots be compelled to buy them, for it was argued their ownership has diversed into different titles generations ago, and :f they could be so annexed they would not be desired by the owners of outside lots, for their own lots are large enough, and a larger lot would mean heavier taxes wiih- out corresponding benelit in the vast ma. jority of cases. To injure the property by host.le legisiation or to hamper the owner in the use and enjoyment of uis property is not honest. Great Loss Claimed. Where the District has authorized a sub- division Congress should not-forbid the owner to use :t for the purpose for which it was intended. The icgisiation proposed “was most odious and would be accompamed by a condition of things that would be a scandal to the community. At least a m.llion doilars’ worth of property is concerned and affected by the proposed legislation. . He argued that the alley house is not a nuisance. Properly widened, paved, lighted and se ered there is no reason way the alleys should not exist. Under proper conditions they give individual homes to the very poor, far better than by crowding them into tne tenement house, where more than one family is sheltered under one roof. Th.s condition of affairs ex.sts in New York, where there are no alleys. The Medical So- ciety of the District nas no complaint to make of alley houses if kept in a san.tary ecuditcon. Should the bill becu: a law hundreds of peopie would be involved in loss. The rights of owners of ailey lots should be respected, and they should not be involved in disas- trous and expensive litigation to protect them. The legislation propused in the third sec- uon of the bill seeks to practicaliy strip the owner of his property and provides no in- demnification for him. These alley lots can be used, save in the rarest possible in- stances, for stables, and then under re- trictions so that the prohibitions of the st years have practicaily, in the case of vacant lots, amounted to confiscation, and yet it is a notor.ous fact that vacant lots vpon which the owner is not allowed to build are assessed as building lots. Gea. F. J. Luppett, representing forty-one interested property owners, ,also spoke @ainst the bill. The Commissioners reserved their action. Incrensed License. The Commissioners havé received from the excise board a draft of a bill to in- crease the liquor license fee, which Is urgently recommended for passage. The board believes an increase in the tax will force a number of ubjectionable places out of business and generally improve the Nquor trade. The bill is drawn as an amendment to the present liquor law, and the Commissioners will recommen its pas- sage. Have the Right. The-attorney for the District rendered an important opinion today to the Commis- sioners relative to their rights to grant permits for underground conduits. brietly he holds the Commissioners have ample Power in the premises, and are net estopped by the decision of Judge Bingham as far as it relates to the United States Klectric Lighting Company. * The opinion was called forth by the plication of President Thomas of the Un! States Electric Lighting Company, who ap- peared before the Commissioners several! days ago, und asked a permit to put a line of conduit on the south side of F street t-e- tween 7th and 15th streets northwest, in order that he might bury the overhead wires along that street. B Major Powell promptly refused the “ap- plication, on the ground that the decision of Judge Bingham took the power out of the Commissioners’ hands. Thereupon the application was sent to the attorney for the District with the request that he subinit a legal opinion on the questions involved. This was done this afternoon, Attorney Thomas holding the opinion of Judge Bing- ham did not apply to the case, and the United States Electric Lighting Company had the right at all times to make applica- tions, and the Commissioners the right to grant the application. The Division. The Commissioners this afternoon gave a private hearing to Rev. Dr. 8. M. Newman, G. P. Hopkins, Geo. H. Davidson and Dr. Wray Beatty with reference to clearing out the “Division.” The Commissioners, after listening to the arguments advanced against that notorious section, replied that they would be glad to better the conditions there if possible. Baltimore’s Exposition. Messrs. R. M. Glacken, president, and the members of the young men’s auxiliary committee of Baltimore's exposition called upon Commissioner Ross this morning to discuss the situation and incidentally leave a subscription book. President Glacken said the exposition was bound to be a suc- cess, and he heped all Washingtonians would help. Favorable Recommendation. With several minor amendments, the Commissioners today recommended House bill 4119, relative to taxes and tax sales in the District of Columbia, —is almost here, and with it comes the building season. Why not build yourself a home this spring? We will loan you ‘the money—provided you own the lot. Let’s talk it over—it may be profitable to both of us! merican ey, & Trust Co.,1405 G St it It will pay you to let us store your household effects if you are going to leave the city. Only $3 for new, light, dry, well-ventilated storage rooms. Trunks stored, only 25c. month. Pianos stored (even temperature), $1 month. ’ Merchants’... 929- 931 D St- ?Phone 650. fe10-3m, The National Safe Deposit, Savings and Trust Company = OF the District of Columbia. CORNER 15TB ST. AND NEW YORK AVE. Chartered by epecias act of Congress, Jan., 1867, and acta of Oct.. 1899, and Feb, 1892 Capital: One Million Dollars. G. T. 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Equity Court No. 2—Judge Hagner. Ransom agt. Quinn et al Pro _confesso against defendant granted. White agt. Wh.te et al.; Michael White appointed giardian ad litem. Watson agt. Caverly et al.; motion for leave to amend overruled. Gunnell agt. Gunnell et al.; order ratifying report of auditor. Turner agt. Greentield; crder retaining bill and staying proceedings, Circuit Court No. 1—Judge Bradley. National Express and Transportation Ccmpany agt. Martin F. Morris, executor; juror withdrawn, with leave to amend eclaration in twenty days. Meyers agt. Herbert; judgment on verdict for defendant against plaintiff for costs. C. W. Sommer- ville agt. Ellsworth T. Simpson; on trial. Circuit Court No. 2—Judge McComas. Moore agt. Barbour; on trial. Davis et al. agt. District of Columbia; judgment in certiorari. Barry agt. District ef Columbia; do. Bryan agt. District of Columbia; do. Criminal Court No. 1—Judge Cole. Christian W. Warneke agt. Arthur EB. Randle; verdict for plaintiff for 1 cent. Edw. Nachtigall agt. Wm. Reuter and poe W. Fetzer; verdict for plaintiff for 1.95. = Criminal Court No. 2—Judge Cox. United States agt. James Willis, second offense petit larceny; verdict, guilty; sen- tence, Albany two years. United States agt. Saml R. Beach; false pretenses; de- fendant pleads guilty; sentence suspended. United States agt. Arthur H. Harris; false pretenses; defendant surrendered by surety; arraigned; plea, not guilty and defendant committed. United States agt. Thos. Dan- fels and James Winfield; housebreaking; rolle pros. United States agt. Walter Sesco; larceny from the person; on trial. Probate Court—Judge Hagner. Estate of Samuel Fowler; will with peti- tion for probate filed. In re Zebulon W. Rhodes, guardian; summons _ returned served. Estate of Saml. A. Peugh; admin- istrator bonded and qualified. Estate of Agnes L. W. Peugh; executors bonded and qualified. Estate of Richard Ela; proof of service of rule filed. ——— New National Guard Company. A new organization was mustered in the District of Columbia National Guard last evening as company C, fifth battalion, the members being for the most part residents of East Washington. Col. Theodore Mcsher, adjutant general of the District guard, served as mustering officer, and nade a brief address to the company. Maj. Otto L. Sues, the battalion commander, also had a few words to say It is under- stood that Clarence V. Sayre, formerly ceptain of company C, third battalion, is to be elected captain of the new company, with J. J. Lund as first Neutenant and R. H. Bowdler #s second lieutenant. Beecham’s Piils for con- stipation, roc. and 25c Get the book at your drug- gist’s and go by it. Annual Bales More Than 6.000.000 Bores. Net asseta, Janunry 1, 1895. Less deductina ding. For For Profit and loss... ‘Commissions to age Cost of United Stutes Grain or | wits tea Net deferred premiums FRANK WILSON BROWN STOCKS, COTTON, F ste, and 605 7th st. FINANCIAL. soth Annual Statement OF THE Connecticut iutua Life Inswrance Co. OF HARTFORD, CONN. from Hi $00,315,098 36 RECEIVED LN 1895. enim, ioterest a $05,139,002 74 DISBURSED IN 1893. ‘Total to policy iwiders. $6,251,316 68 salaries, medical «: fees, printing, advertising, jegal, real estate and ull ‘other expenses, + 779.576 43 AXES... Balance net assets, Dec. 31, 1895....$60,763,020 66 SCHEDLLE OF ASSETS. Loans upon real estate, first len. Loans upon stocks und “bonds. . Premium notes on polictes in force. Cost estate owned by t! of reat compang Cash in bank: ie ts’ ledger Lelances, $0, aDD saterest due and accrucd.$1,056,582 84 87.588 90 Rents due and acerued.. Market value of stocks and bonds over cost Amount requir focire all outstsnding polic Surplus. + $7,096, Ratio of expens:s to receipts in IS. Poticies in force Dec Insuring ... management 1080, coun - 0.00 per 31, 1895... P08 -$158,052,056 09 JACOB L. GREENE, Prveident. JOHN M. TAYLOR, Vice Pres't, EDWARD M. 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Correspondents of LADENBURG THALMANN & CO., Ge8-16d New York. BROKER, 1335 F St. N. W. Stocks, Bonds, Grain, Provisions and Cotion, Direct private wires to principal cities, Long-ulstance telephone 1414. Correspondents of Messrs. Theo. W. Mycrs & 00, No. :7 New st., New York, members of the New York Stock Exchange. Jel0-28te T. J. Hodgen & Co., BROKERS AND DEALERS. GRAIN AND PROVISIONS, Rooms 10 and 11, Corcoran .bldg., cor. 16th ang w. OFFICES, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington. Ge10-16tr° The Union Savings Bank, 1222 F Street N. W., Pays four per cent interest on savings accounts. Open until 5 p.m. on Govern- ment pay days and Satur- day evenings between 6 and fe30-808 HILL & JOHNSTO! 150% Pennsylvania ave. INEY TO LOA: ‘NT AND 6 PER CENT. real estate in Jet of Columbia. 5 PER C On py the bis 009-tf