Evening Star Newspaper, March 11, 1896, Page 8

& . s MOSES F Street, Corner Eleventh. SONS, Storage Warehouse, 22d near M. Biggest Furniture and Carpet values we've offered in our his- tory we offer now. Cost and less than cost the prices. Sale Prices on Bordered CARPETS. —-We always sell our Made-up Rugs or Bordered Carpets at prices far under what they’d cost to be made from regular stock, so our sale really makes a double re- duction—the bargains are extra- ordinary. AXMINSTERS— Worth. For. 6 ft. by 8 ft... ee $00.00 $12.50 8 ft. 3 in. by 10 ft. 5 in. 19.50 13.50 VELVET CARPET— $25.00 $12.50 $22.50 $17.00 9.00 4.50 S ft. Sin. by 13 ft. $27.50 $15.00 7 ft. 3 im. by 14 ft. (24.00 17.00 ‘TAPESTRY— 6 tt. by 8 ft. $12.00 $8.50 8 ft. by 9 ft. 12.50 9.00 8 fc. 3 in. by 9 ft. 3 in. 17.00 10.00 Parlor Suite Bargains. The prices talk for themselves. /e’ve never seen them so low. White $45.00 $15.00 A Zplece Worth $90. Spiece Mahogany Finish Suite, spring seats, new designs. $25 value.. 3-piece Mahogany Finish Suite, taste- fully upholstered in silk tapestry, ose splendidly finished. $35 value...... $25.00 A dozen Overstuffed Suites that we'll close out at about 50 cents on the dollar. it Mahogany Suite. It eversbSay bought cheap shoes alt the time the} _LAUNd ry Beople would soon be a lot of acrobats, walking & Borax om their hands, holding their crippled, tortured feet high im the air to give them I'ttle rest. COMFORT IS OUR HOBBY. Strange after talk- img so much against cheap shoes that we would THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 189¢—~TWELVE PAGES. AND TEE Orater, ~~ Purest and Sweetest Milk& Cream ‘We know that better or richer milk cream camvot be. had anywhere else in town. Received fresh every. day. We'd be glad to serve you with any quantity. 5-lb. Box Elgin Creamery Butter, 51-40. ~You'll learn to like this better if you try it. It has never yet failed to gi eatisfaction. The last bit is just as Sweet and good as the first. Fresh Neufchatel Cheese. eo. I'l. Oyster, Jr., Hdgrs. 1148 Gonn. Ave. . 175 Center Market. pees 26 Riggs Market. whi0-40d = What aera ee in finding here. The You Need tation or ti toue, in the covering many years of essful business ca- pind ne aa in itself a sufti- clent guarantee for good Supplies male and right prices. Geo. F. Muth & Co., Succemors to Geo. Ryneal, jr., mh9-24d 418 7th st. mw. ne Or acid in the “Jennings Tooth Pow- der.”” ‘The use of it produces tvory- white teeth, sound, hard, rcsy gums, H ———— and sweetly perfumed breath. . W. Jennings, sitaci, 1142 Conn. Ave. ’Phone 1623. i ‘ EDO = 200 ee aa Safe and Economical. Sound your laundress. Find out what soap she washes your clothes with. Then you'll have the cause of their ruination if she doesn’t use Weaver,Kengla &Co.’s Soaps. ‘They're unequaled for purity, and possess all the best ‘properties of the Dest soaps. Your grocer wil! supply you. And we'll shzw you how they’re made at our plant, 8244 K st. nw. mh10-320 turn around and offer you a good, reliable Shoe for $3.50. Not strange, either, for it’s a $5 Shoe. $8.50 is our price. 3 ¢ e 4 Wilson, 929 F St. $ good at House & Herrmann’s, Gey COM TTH AND I STS. N.W. emoved. ‘The new offices of the Gas Ap- jianee Exchange are located at 424 New York avenu Ranges in the city— Prices are inuch lower than you'd pay elsewh. Everything fn the way of gas appliances—from the largest to the smallest—devices that save expense on your fuel. Gas Appliance Exchange, 1424 New York Ave. fe24-28 SESFAS 4446444504 S92 00884 04 Your credit is rood== You know where, don’t you? When you've got any Housefurnish- ing to do don’t for- get that you can buy all you want here—and arrange the payments to suit yourself — be- cause your credit is - Pain- less Extracting,5oc Our Methods are modern—our ap- pliances are abreast of the times— our experience dates far back in the Past. Are not these three facts suggestive of ABSOLUTELY PAIN- LESS DENTISTRY? Evans Dental Parlors, 1217 Penna. Ave. N. W. mh7-24d We Want Buyers Fixe otaurrr SWITCHES. FINE QUALITY SEE GREAT REDUCTIONS: 50 Switches at Es 00 Switches at $2.00. 00 pen at ae SICCARDI’S, 711 1TH ST. N.W. Next door to Palais Royal. ocl2-0m,14 WE CLAIM NOTHING ‘Which we can't substantinte for CUBANOLA—“‘the Breatest Sc. Cigar on carth.” It has been the Standard for years—and 1s better than ever now. Bold everywhere. RICHARD & ©0., teld-im 23 Pa. ave. n.w., Distributors, Cheap hats are generally cheap in material, too. The life of them is one or two good wettings. Our $1.50 derbies and alpines are not “cheap.” They are carefully made of good material—after the latest style blocks, and they wear well. Black and browns. Others at $2, $2.50, $3 and $3.50. CHAS. H. RUOFF, Up-to-Date Hatter, gos Pa. Ave. fe26-3m,24 The California Corset Fits, Wears and is Comfortable. IS NOT SOLD IN STORES. Send for Descriptive Catalogue. California Corset Co., 3230-3m BROOKLYN, N.¥. _ TT Scientific. Opticians should be consulted when your eyes require glasses. Igvorance and inac- curacy in selecting and adjusting glasses have much to do with the fre- quent headaches suffered by so many people. A lifetime of study and prac- tical experience assure complete satis- faction here. eglasses or Spectacles, McAllister 1311 F Street N. mh10-28d SOR t, Trinolea, Neither supplants nor aims to jlement the family physician. It is note secret Rostrum nor # hospital in glass. But it is the simplest, safest, surest and pleasantest Preparation ever introduced for the quick re- iief and cure of chs, Colds, Consumption, Bronchitis, La ‘Wrong Nerves, tin : ‘ jerve aeabies: diseases SIA eae aa aT TT {TIT $1 up. & Co Next to Y *9Sun Bldg. fasting of Flesh and other of malnutrition. Cures La Grippe No Cod Liver Oil, and its Effects. No Bad Taste. —The Best Druggists Sell Trinolea.— Keller Pharmacal Co., BALTIMORE, MD., fe22-1m28 —makes it.— GAS BILL Has a line printed on it which names the LAST DISCOUNT DAY — and ou never forget to pay the ill before the expiration of the time specified—because it’s a saving of just so much CASH! Next Saturday is LAST — DISCOUNT DAY le ls i § | | le | | | | On these Odd Parlor Suites || —Bed Room Suites—China | Closets—Sideboards—Rock- | ers, &c.—until then you can | buy them below factory cost |. —and on easy weekly or |; monthly payments—no notes |? —mo interest. Are you go- } ing to miss it? Carpets [| made and laid FREE—as | usual—no charge for waste |*| in matching figures. 5 | 5 TETTTST SST SCSSSSCSS SSS S SS CO SSS SOOSOCOSODOOSOOSESOOOOS Grogan’s MAMMOTH CREDIT HOUSE, 819-821-828 Seventh street n.w., mb0-84d Between H and I sts. Fores eseeeeeee CREEEKEEERS mes Crown & Bridgework we are taking out work that should never have been put in, be- cause there was not suf- ficient foundation. Crown anf Bridgework is the st operation that can be performed—when per- formed conscientiously. A few solid routs or teeth will make a good founda- tion, or diseased teeth end roots may be treut- ed and made solid enongi to support a _ bridge. Where there ix no foun- dation we will not even attempt this work—at any price. A glance at your mouth will settle the question. Solid Gold Grown “and “Bridgework, Painless extracting, 50c. Cleaning, 5c. Silver fillings, “75c. Platina fill- (hey $1. Artificial teeth, U. S. Dental Association, Cor. 7th & D Sts. who Chronic Rheumatism Yields to “S. & S."” RHEUMATIC REM- EDY. Sounds like boutting to you, per- Eaps, because xothing you've crer used gave permanent relief? We know its great value. Know what it's done for many other sufferers. It rencbes the seat of the trovble—the blood. ‘50c. a large bottle. oo cheiler & Stevens, 2". Pharreversrs, COR. 8TH AND TA. AVE. mbh10-204 SNS Nee Our methods of mending are un= equaled. In almost every instance the repaired fracture defies detection. raat ANY of your chofce china ware, bric-a- fortoise shell combs, etc., have ‘come to grief send the pieces to'us. ' We'll quickly Testore their usefulness and beauty. Smail charges. We call for and deliver work. R.C. BOND&CO., 8°", °9 935 F St. mbi0-16d To Clear Your Complexion —— Try our specin] Turkish Bath for the face. —— It removes black heads, acne and the other @isfiguring skin imperfections. Small NAPLES TOILET CO,, 1321 G St. mh10-84 ; The Rimless Glasses, th gola-alled nose. & ss piece. e 1.25 Speci of Gold - tilled o Spectacles and Eyeglasses, all styles,guaranteed for 10 y¥a.,equal to solid gold. $1.25 A. KAUN, 935 F nw. fe27-im* Use SHAKER DIGESTIVE CORDIAL. Does not cure all diseases, but it will cure te. mpesPepsia. oF Indigestion. “Al druggist izt-w,th,s,mly 4. WALKER SONS, 204 10TH ST. N.W., CAR- Lining, Felts, Fire Brick and Clay, Asbestos, Paints, Brushes, Lime, Cement, two and thee’ ply Boofing Material. eal NHAR DUPONT CIRCLE. Bees sbep, 2020 N st. nw. Jobbing by and reliable men. 7 WALKER, Builder. Residence, 2021 N. IS CUITING TEETH BE SURE 4 weil-tried remedy, Mrs. for children tee! iS Seat remedy, for eel0-1y rthoea. 25 cents a bottle. = PRESCRIPTION 4387, FOR Rheumatism. ‘The prescription of one of Washington's oldest and most «minent physicians. It jnstantly relleves rmanently cures RHEUMATISM, NEURAL- TICA, LUMBAGO and all aches CID poison. It purifies the blood, stimulates and restores the kidneys,improves the Health and, gives tone and vigor CAS eee system. Price, r bottle: trial PHARMACY, 5 Be enth st. m.w., cor. EK. mb4-17d —is up to date. He fs, perhaps, avail- ing himself of all the modern improve- ments. His store is lighted by electric- ity and yours by gas. How can you ex- pect to compete with him? Every live, Progressive store is lighted by electricity. Look into it. U. S. Electric Lighting Co., 214 14th st. ‘Phone 77. ‘fe29-208 GET THE BEST— “The Concord Harness” 20 cent LUTZ & BRO., 497 Pa. Ave. N.W. felT?-16d @Next National Hotel.) EXCELLENT QUALITY - MOQUETTE CARPET THE Houghton ©o., 1214 FST. N. W. ‘Use Dr. Siegert’s Angostura Bitters, the world- rei South American appetizer and invigorator of exquisite flavor. = MANY BEQUESTS. Provisions of the Will of the Late Jane Carroll. The will of the late Jane Carroll, daugh- ter of Daniel Carroll, of Duddington, was filed today. The instrument is dated Jan- uary 22, 1889, and appoints Thos. E. Wag- gaman as executor. To Effie A. Burritt, a niece, $1,000 is given, and $1,500 to Erich Boyce Burrich, and, in the event of his death before that of the testatrix, to Sallie Carroll Burritt, a niece and godchild, to be held in trust for her by Attorney Geo. F. Applebey until she reaches twenty-one years of age. ‘To Mrs. Annie Phillips Nicholson, daugh- ter of a deceased nephew, $1,000 is given under the same conditions, with remainder to said Sallie Carroll Burritt. An award for damages left to a deceased sister, Re- becca Carroll, is left to Daniel roll Fitzhugh, a nephew. The residue of the estate is left to Daniel Carroll Fitzhugh, Herry May Brent, Catharine D. Fitzhugh, Elizabeth A. Burritt and Euphemia A. Daingerfield; nephews and nieces, abso- lutely, as tenants in common. A codicil, dated December 3, 1892, provides that Hen- May Brent, a nephew, having died, his share of the estate shall be taken by his eayaren. or the survivor of them or their irs. z ——$<—_=__ Mr. Davison Assigns. An assignment for the benefit of his creditors was filed this afternoon by Clem- ent H. Davison, engaged in the jewelry ess at 1105 F street, to Henry F. ‘codard. The assets are placed at $42,217.11, and the liabilities at $46,401.31. ——— 7 Big Failure. ROCHESTER, N. Y., March 11—Roths- child, Baum & Stern, oné of the largest cléthing manufacturing firms here, have failed with Mabilittes at $400,000, largely in New York here. Investment in a retail store in caused it, COLD ANQ HUNGER | Much Distress Reported Among the Poor of the City. A CALL FOR RELIEF ISSUED Emergency Committee Destifite)pt Funds. ; — MANY DEMANDS MADE Entirely ‘When Secretary Wilson of the Associated Charities awoke this morning and noticed the state of the wéather, he heeved a deep sigh, for it dawned-upon him that the or- ganization is completely without funds for relief work. Mr. Wilson hastened to the office and instructed his agents to relleve, as far’as possible, cases of actual suffering that might come to their notice during the day, placing dependence on the credit of the Associated Charities to liquidate the in- debtedness incurred, . So far as finances are concerned, the or- ganization is in a conditioa that might be characterized as deplorable, for last evening bills contracted since February 1 were paid, and the disbursements caused the cortents of the treasury to reach the stage repre- sented by a large cipner. There was no dcubt that something to relieve the situa- ticn would have to be done, and right speedily, too, and therefore the emergency relief committee determined to make an appeal for aid. Today the committee issued the following: An Appeal for Funds. March 11, 1896. The emergency relief committee earnestly request the public to send contributions to enable them to meet the urgent demands of the present situation. At our meeting last night, after the bills, up to date, were audited and allowed, it was found that the funds had been exhausted. The committee have done everything in their power to raise, as quietly as possible, a small fund to incet the emergencies of the winter without muking a general canvass of the city; but the responses have not been sufficient to enable them to meet the entire demand. At the baginning of the winter we stated to the public that we thought an emergency fund of about $3,000 would be sufficient to meet all those cases for which assistance could not be obtained from caurch, lodge or other existing charitanle organization Had the amount asked for been contrib- uted, we would have been able to mest, we feel sure, all demands without the necessi- ty of again appealing to the public. We are at present without funds. March is the worst of the winter months for the poor, and there is, at present, a good deal of su@ fering. Much sickness is prevalent among the poor, and it is absolutely necessary that we have some funds to meet the sit- uation. Will aot the public quickly respond to this appeal? Let all remember that every dollar contributed to the emergency com- mittee wiil be used directly and solely for the relief of the poor. Contributions may be sent to the treasurer, Mr. Edson, or to any member of the committee, or to The Evening Star. Respectfully, Emergency Relief Commit- tee—Archibald Hepkins, chairman; John joy Huson, treasufer; Miss Katherine B. Trescott, secretary; Mrs. W. Babson, Nathan Bickford, Joseph W. Davis; S. W. Woddward, president of Associated’ Chari. ties, ex2officio. ql “ i The committee acknowledge the receipt ‘of $100 from The Evening Star Newspaper Company. The Situation. During the month of February the Asso- elated Charities cared for 1,309 families, and the situation today is practically un- changed. A few persons have succeedca in obtaining employment, but the prevail- ing inclement weather will largely increase the suffering for at least two weeks to come. Sickness forms the most formidable contention, for persons are unable to aid themseives even to a’ slight extent when physically incapacitated. The mild winter, of course, has been favorable to the poor people, but this has been balanced by the condition of business, many establishnfents dispensing with large numbers of em- ployes, the condition being carried into many homes where it has been necessary to cut down expenses by getting-along with- out servants. The Associated Charities and the Central Union Mission, it is stated, are without funds and have been unable to help out in the work of relief. Many of those who ap- ply for assistance are women with smail children. March is always the most trying month of the year for the Associated Charities, because of the atmospheric conditions and the unusual run of sickness. But Secretary Wilson states that a fortnight hence it will be necessary to extend assistance to only a few families in which men are included. But several thousand doliars are needed in the worst way to provide for the present urgent needs, and should any cash remain on hand after caring for the sufferers who are now appealing for aid, it can be put to good use during the spring and summer. In issuing the call todsy it is the desire of the committee to impress on the pub- lic that it js the first public appeai of the winter, and that the Associated Charities has had but one dollar this winter where it had ten dollars last year. There has been no waste, the most heroic measures of economy being followed. Every cent that may be subscribed to meet the situation is to be expended for direct relief, and is not te be devoted to the payment of salaries, office rent and the like. The time has passed when an announcement of the receipt of funds would result in an un- limited number of appeals from undeserv- ing persons, and therefore subscriptions to the fund will be publicly acknowledged in The Star. Mcney must be had at once to relieve the distress, so says the commit- tee, and its members express the assurance that prompt and generous responses will follow tke call. = — ALLEGED DISCRIMINATION. Gen. Miles Intends White and Colored Soldiers to Be Treated Alike. Mr. John M. Langston had an interview with Gen. Miles yesterday in regard to alleged discriminaifon against the colored troops in the army. The principal alle- gation was that colored regiments do not get as pleasant stations as the white troops, and then, that the officers are changed less often than the officers attach- ed to white regiments. There are four colored regiments in the army; two in the infantry and twein, the cavalry. With the exception of a gecond lieutenant and three chaplains, all the officerseof these regiments are while men."'Gén’ Miles said that while he did not think tligte was any foundation for the charge§ h¢,;would look into it to see that the cplored soldiers fare as well in every respeet’as:their white brethren, —_i tie~—____ Tried for Taking Too Much Salary. DUBUQUE, Pow#; March 11.—Several weeks ago, under ffatructions of Judge Hus- ted, the grand ‘fry indicted the mayor and eight aldermen; legally voting and tak- ing an increase-of salary. They demurred, and neither of th@resident judges would hear the case: Judge Watterman of Davenport wag;califa. The hearing com- menced yester @ crowded court room and with a big asraxipf counsel. The judge's rulings plainly inditate the sustaining of the demurrera. i earevrd ———-__ + Attempted Jail Delivery. GUTHRIE, 0. T., March-11.An under- ground tunnel was found here today in the United States jail, where one hundred and twenty prisoners are incarcerated. The leaders were Bill Doolin, Bill Reidler ana Bob Montgomery of the Dalton gang. The outlaws had revolvers and knives, ——___ Pacific Mail Steamer Overdue. SAN FRANCISCO, March 11.—As’ time passes and no news is received from the missing China steamer Rio de Janeiro, alarm for the safety of the big Pacific liner in- ‘The offices of the company are daily besieged by crowds awaiting tidings. Agents of many insurance companies which took risks on the ship have been instructed to unload a good portion of the insurance if Possible. AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN Proposed Hall Over the Big Union Station. ' Capture of Persons Charged With Cut- ting Affrays—Other Local Notes From Across the Creek. It is thought in view of the now permanent occupancy of Convention Hall and the splendid transportation advantages offered through the centering of four different roads at this point, that it would be a boon to the city and a profit to the company to construct a story on the union depot foun- dation, so as to provide for great gather- ings. = The area covered by the building now under construction, the stupendous strength of the whole and the various other favor- able ccnditions which surround it would render it an ideal site. | From the Prospect avenue side the con- vention room would be but on the second story. The present building fronts 240 feet on 36th street, 180 on M and 12) on Pros- pect. At present it is designed to rise but one story above Prospect strest. For a Cutting Affray. Policeman Steinbraker yesterday arrested Fred. Burgess, who some days ago was the leader in a cutting affray on the Con- duit road, near Glen Echo, in which John Kyle was the victim. Kyle’s injuries,which are considered dangerous, were dressed at the Emergency Hospital. In the after- noon Burgess was turned over to the Rockville authorities, to answer to a charge |. of assault with intent to kill. Catholic Union. A stormy meeting of the Georgetown Catholic Union was held last evening, and after several hours of discussion it was decided to sell off all the effects of the or- ganization. Several bids were read, but these were laid over, and the board of di- 1ectors empowered to sell the furnishings of the club rcoms at 32d and N streets. ‘This will be done during the weck, and it is expected that by the end of the month the affairs of the organization will have been wound up. Officers Elected. At the yearly meeting of the inembers of Mt. Tabor Church last night the following officers were elected for the year: Stewards—Theo. Barnes, H. C. Ford, Geo. P. Hoskinson, J. H. Chamberlain, E. Harry Myers, Miss Lulu Cameran, Mrs. E. Ager. Trustees—Theo. Barnes, G. P. Hoskinson, E. C. Ford, J. H. Chamberlain, E. H. Myers, C. Myers, L. P. Burrows and Wm. F. Hunt. Class leader, Theo. Barnes; or- ganist, Miss Teressa Thomas; assistant or- ganist, Miss Gracie Hess; treasurer, Theo. Barnes; secretary, G. P. Hoskinson; dele- gate to annual conference, E. C. Ford; al- ternate, J. H. Chamberlain. Has Been Caught. Charles Diggs, one of the assailanis of Reuben Johnson, the negro who was so seriously cut Saturday night on 20th treet, has been arrested. This morning he gave himself up to the police, and he will be held to await the extent of Johnson's in- juries. Johnson, at the present time, is in a serious way. They Complain. There is a coniinual complaint from the residerts on lower Dumbarton avenue and on N street arising from the annoyance experienced through the extravagant load- ing of the ash wagons which deposit re- fuse matter below on the banks of Rock creek. It is claimed that the high piling of ashes on the rickety carts and the fre- quency of the hauls keep the streets in an unsightly condition always. Notes. William Diggs, the colored ball player, was arrested yesterday by Policeman Bir- kigt on a charge of stealing a shovel from the coal firm of Johnson Brothers. Mr. Elmer McKinley of 35th street, who has been seriously ill with typhoid fever, is slowly convalescing. Hotel Arrt The Raleigh—Col. John W. York; E. M. Jounson, New Davis, New York; John C. McCay, Boston; Henry E. Weaver, Chicago; Sidney Samuels, New York; J. H. Hamp- scn, New York; C. G. Endicott, Westfield, N. J. Cochran—William McMaster and Miss G. M. Blackstock, Toronto, Canada; Mrs. Em- nf& Huntington and J. H. Willetts, New York; T. F. McLaughlin and wife, Boston, Mass. Hamilton—S. O. Sterrett, Valencia, Pa.; J. V. Stockton, Mercer, Pa.; W. J. Cole- man, Allegheny, P: Normandie—G. E. Miles, New York. Arlington—James Swan, Chicago, IIL; J. B. Lewright,Fort Worth, Tex.; L. B. Plimp- ten, Miss Plimpton and Miss Grace Plimp- ton, Hartt Conn. Page's—G Lsrabrook, Boston, Mass.; W. E. Hoyt, New York; H. H. Meadaunt, Montreal. Shoreham—Lieut, and Mrs. P. Gthson, Cincinnati, Ohio; S. Arnstein, 8. B. Deck and W. Gwayne, New York. Oxford—Chas. Knickbaum, Canton, Ohio. Riggs—A. M. Carson, East Orange, N. J.: D. D. Mallory, New York; Dr. W..H. Pitt and Mrs. W. H. Pitt, Buffalo, xX. Ebbitt—G. B. Crowe, Birmingham, Ala.; H. Waters, Columbia Mo.; C. H. Had- ding, Philadelphia, Pa.; B. G. Rognon, Salt Lake City, Utah, a Willard’s—Miss A, Clagsg and Miss J. Dowling, New York; Mrs. W. A. Browne and Mrs. C. H. Ross, Newburg, N. Y.; C. M. Roscoe, New, York; J. 1. Asbogost, Pitis- burg, Pa.; H. C. Wheeler, Winsted, Conn.; M. G. Wheeler, Winsted, Conn.; E. McMui- Jen, Hartford, Conn.; L. Schorsh, E. H. Kromm and H. Rogers, New York: We H. Campbell, Philadelphia, Pa. Anton Ruppert Found. The police of the ninth precinct were re- quested yesterday to find Anton Ruppert, the butcher, who lives on the Bladensburg road., He disappeared from home last Sat- urday, taking his horse and buggy with him. The police did not feel alarmed about the disappearance. This afternoon Mr. Ruppert returned home. He had been feel- ing unwell and had stopped at the house of friends, N. ——>__ Compliment to Chicage Merchants. CHICAGO, March 11.—The Times-Herala today says: “Chicago merchants have been appeuled to by the Treasury Department of the United States to fix valuation of recent im- portations of Nottingham laces, This is an unusual thing, as such valuations have heretofore been made at New York. The consignment of lac2s was recelved yester- day by Special Agent Crain of the Treas- ury Department, from the special egent at New York, and is peing examined by the resident experts. The departure from the usual order of appraisal in New York is considered by $0 merchants to be quite a compliment.” ——__. Cardinal Satolli in Chicago. CHICAGO, March 11.—Cardinal Satolli ar- rived in Chicago this morning® He was met by priests of the Itallan church, and Went with them to thelr priest’s parish ome. ————— , Quick Divorce and Marriage. = KOKOMO, Ind., March 11.—A lightning matrimonial act was performed here yes- terday. Olive Smith went into court and obtained a divorce from Francis M. Trader} went at once to the clerk's office and se- cured a license to marry Joseph N. Tyler, and before the ink was dry on divorce or license, Squire Loop was pronouncing the ceremony that made her Mrs. Tyler. In the divorce her maiden name of Smith was restored, giving ner throe names In three minutes. 3 —_——_—_ Indorsing Senator Morgan for Presi- dent. ~ LOS ANGELES, Cal., March 11.—The state executive committee of the American bi- metallic party of California has adopted a resolution indorsing Senator Morgan of Ala- bama for President, and Senator Allen of Nebraska for Vice President. ANACOSTIA’S RAILROAD Mz. McMillan's Proposition to Modernise * Tts Equipment Existing Company to Be Given a Chance Before Another is Chartered. The introduction of the Anacostia rail- road bill yesterday afternoon by- Senator McMillan was somewhat of a surprise to the citizens of that suburb; who have late- ly been very active in this matter, and who have not regarded as probable such a solu- tion of-the problem which the street rail- Way situation there presents. Recently Mr. Griswold assured the chair- man of the committee that he could not afford to improve his road, and the ques- tion of rapid transit assumed a new phase. But meanwhile the protests against a con- tinuance of the old methods kept pouring in, and news was received of the holding af mzss meetings by the citizens in behalf of a new order of things, and the fact be- came very apparent to the members of the committee taking an interest in such mat- ters that something must be done. The Anacostia railroad question has been complicated somewhat by the fact that the traffic to end from the community across the river is not now sufficient to warrant the introduction of a competing line, and the question was whether it would be more serviceable to the people to charter a new company, granting it the right to install a modern and rapid transit road, or to reg- ulate the old company, which has 30 far done nothing, in the eyes of Congress, to Justify forfeiture of its charter. Inasmuc! as it would be unjust and perhaps illegal deliberately to take away the charter of the road without due cause, the only alter- native left, if competition were not war- ranted by existing conditions of traffic, seemed to be to compel the existing com- pany to modernize its plant and to give the citizeas of Anacostia the benefit of the im- provements ir street railway transporta- tion that have been so noticeable of late years. Congressmen Deluged plain: The one-horse car question has annoyed the members of the committee more than a little. Complaints on this score have been very frequent of late, and recently a letter was addressed to the District Com- missioners asking them in plain terms why they permitted the Anacostia road to be run on a one-horse basis, when it was dis- tinctly understood that two horses should be used on all the lines, except that run- ning to the Congressional cemetery. The Commissioners recently addressed a letter to President Griswold of the Anacostia road, citing him to show cause why he should not discontinue the one-horse car service, and yesterday he submitted an ar- gument. Interesting Possibilities. Whether or not there is money enough behind the present enterprise to enable it to modernize its road the drift of opinion in committee seems to be if the road can not afford to make the betterment required by Congress it is time to ascertain that fact, and in such an event a new company can be chartered to supersede the old one, with full facilities and means to establish a first-class equipment. In the event that a franchise should be awarded to others than the present company it is more than probable that the Metropolitan road om perhaps, the Capital Traction Company, will be authorized to make an extension on a rapid transit basis into this suburb. The president of the Metropolitan company, Mr. Phillips, recently intimated to the chairman of-the committee that he would willingly enter this field after the present improve- ments have been completed along his line. The effect of granting a franchise, it is claimed, would be to establish a competi- tion that would speedily drive the poorer and less serviceable road to the wall, and hence the present plan is to be adopted of giving the present company the first chance and to give it a show for life. It is likely that the great petition now being circulated in bekalf of a prospective competitor for a street car franchise, which already contains upward of 500 names, will be given a new form, and will call for the prompt passage of the McMillan bill. This bill, in addition to requiring Mr. Griswold to run two-horse cars, and to es- tablish an underground electric plant in- side of two years, and providing a free transfer system between the Anacostia and Metropolitan railways, provides a penalty of $100 a day for each day beyond two years after the passage of the act on which horse cars are run, and also fixes a penalty of $100 for euch other charter violation. This latter provision is in line with the determination of the committee to make each street railway bill passed this session replete with iron-clad penaltics, that will enable the Commissioners to regulate the local corporations. Recently the Commis- sioners called attention to this matter in reporting upon a bill. The junction point for the transfer of Passengers is to be the corner of 9th and B Sireets northwest, at the southwest corner of the Central Market. This gives the Anacostia cars access to the tracks of the Metropolitan line from the corner of By street and Missouri avenue to the corner of 9th and B. President Phillips, it is well known, wants to havé the Anacostia cars stopped at the corner of 4% street and Mis- sourl avenue, so as to prevent the possible delays incidental to running his rapid tran- sit cars behind the slower horse cars, but Senator McMillan does not believe that it would be just to make the Anacostians who desire to reach the market transfer so near to their destination. There is some question, too, whether the right of the Anacostia line to the route to the market does not supersede that of the Metropolitan in such a manner as to give Mr. Griswold the privilege of this terminal without transfer, —————~eW—____ MR. STELLWAGEN A DIRECTOR. With Com- A Change Made the Capital Trac- tion Company. At a meeting of the directors of the Capital Traction Company today Mr. Ed- ward J. Steliwagen was elected a member of the board in place of Mr. Francis G. Newlands. The latter withdrew from the board because his numerous interests pre- vented his giving such attention to the af- fairs of the company as he desired. Mr. Stellwagen, who succeeded, has long been associated with Mr. Newlands as his agent in this city, and was identified with him in the management of the Rock Creek road, which was merged with that of the Wash- ington and Georgetown railroad into the Capital Traction Company. Mr. Stellwagen has achieved an enviable position in business circles in this city. He ig a native of Washington, and when quite a young man entered as clerk the office of the firm of which he is now the senior member. He has proved to be a worthy successor of the late Thomas J. Fisher, under whose name the business is still carried on. His selection to fill the important place as the representative of the largest holding of stock in such a corporation as the Capi- tal Traction Company is regarded as a just recognition of his business ability and high personal character. When the extensive in- vestments in suburban property were made several years ago by the Sharon es- tate, represented by Mr. Newlands, Mr. Stellwagen acted as the agent and his ad- vice mainly determined the policy which was followed and which resulted in the largest purchase of real estate ever made in this Jocality. ee Chicago's Tax Thicves. CHICAGO, March 11.—Thé Times-Herald today says: “‘Thousands of dollars have been filched from the city treasurer through a clever scheme concocted by three tax sharks, a clerk in the controller's office and another in the special assessment bureau. The steal ‘Was accomplished by forging special assess- ment tax receipts. It is another grab at the epecial, assessment fund, and, while it is not known just how much money has been obtained, it is possible that $20,000 or $25,000 slipped out of the people’s vaults before the PASTORS IN COUNCIL Baltimore Conference of the Meth- odiet Church : BISHOP WARREN OF DENVER PRESIDING The Bacon Resolutions Develop Special Interest. POSSIBLE DELEGATES —— eee Special Dispatch to The Evening Star, BALTIMORE, Md., March 11.—The Baltl- more annual conference began its one hun- dred and twelfth session this morning at Broadway Church. Bishop Henry White Warren, whose home is in Denver, Col., presided over the body of Methodist min- isters representing charges~in the District of Columbia, Maryland, except the eastern shore counties, and a few churches in Vir- ginia and West Virginia. The conference roll includes 209 minis- ters, allowing four delegates to the general conference and a remainder of twen- ty-nine. As a remainder of thirty en- titles the conference to another delegate in addition to one for every forty-five mem- bers, it is probable a transfer will be brought in or one of the younger members brought back from college in order to elect the full delegation of five members. The general conference meets this year at Cleveland, May 6. Four years ago the ministerial delegates were Revs. Drs. John Lanahan, J. F. Goucher, W. S. Edwards and J. St. Clair Neal. Dr. Lanahan 1s con- ceded first place on this year’s ticket, but the other names can only be surmised. Two lay delegates are allowed, who will be elected by the lay conference, which meets on Friday in the Sunday school room of the church. The late General Hinkle of Washington and Mr. James B. Ingram of Baltimore were the lay dele- gates four years ago. The Bacon Resolutions. Next in interest to the contest over the election of delegates to the general confer- ence is conceded to be the discussion of the so-called Bacon resolutions. These were introduced last year by Rev. George C. Bacon of Hagerstown, Md., and have since been discussed in ministerial meet- ‘ings in Washington and Baltimore. Opin- ion is pretty nearly evenly divided among the ministers who have taken part in these discussions, but nearly as many more who do not reach the ministers’ meetings will have a vote, and their votes will decide the matter. The resolutions provide for lay represen- tation in the conference, for the election of presiding elders instead of their ap- pointment by the bishop, and giving the elders co-ordinate powers in the mak- ing of ministerial appointments. The final act of the bishop, the announce- ment of ministerial appointments for the coming year, is looked forward to with especial interest because of the changes in so many prominent charges in Washington and Baltimore. By the ex- piration of the time limit, new pastors will be appointed for Foundry and McKendree churches, Washington, where Revs. Dr. O. A. Brown and L. T. Widerman have com- pleted the limit of their pastorates. Mt. Vernon Place, Grace, Harlem Park, Straw- bridge, Broadway and Waverly are among the prominent Baltimore churches which will have new pastors appointed. Rey. Dr. E. 8S. Todd, who has been on leave of ab- sence from Hamline Church, Washington, is promised for Strawbridge Church, Bal- timore. Bishop Warren presided over the Balti- more conference but once before—thirteen years ago, when it met at Winchester, Va. At that time, as now, Rev. H. 8. France was just completing his term as pastor at the church in which the conference met. The Conference Program. The official program of the conference is as follows: Wednesday.—9 a.m.—Opening session of the conference; Sacrament of the Lord’¢ prayer. 8 p.m.—Anniversary of the Freed« man’s Aid and Southern Educational So« ciety; address by J. W. Hamilton, D. D4 music by the choir of Broadway M. EL Church. Thursday._9 a.m.—Conference session, 8 p.m.—Anriversary of the Church Exten- sion Society; address by A. J. Kynett, D. D.; music by choir of Madison Avenue M. E. Church. Friday.—? a.m.—Conference session. 9:30 a.m.—Meeting of the Lay Electoral Con- ference in the youths’ department of Broad- way M. E. Church. 8 p.m.—Anniversary of the Woman's Hcme Missionary Societ acdress by Mrs. May Leonard Woodruff; music by choir of Mt. Vernon Place M. B. Church. Saturday.—_0 a.m.—Conference _ session. 2:30 p.m.—Anniversary of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society. 8 p.m.—Anni- versary of the Conference Missionary So- ciety; address by A. B. Leonard, D. D.; music by choir of Broadway M. E. Church, Sunday.—9:30 a.m.—Conference love feast. 11 a.m.—Ordinaffn of deacons; sermon by Bishop H. W. Warren, D. D. 3 p.m.—Or- dination of elders at Union Square M. E. Church; sermon by Lucien Clark, D. D. 8 p.m.—Broadway M. E. Church; sermon by Hugh Johnston, D. D.; Metropolitan M. E. Church, Washington, D. C. Monday.—® a.m.—Conference session. 8 p.m.—Anniversary of the Epworth League; music by choir of Fayette Street M. E. ‘Church. Tuerday.—9 a.m.—Conference session. <3 Bishop Bowman Present. The conference opened this morning at Broadway Church, with devotional exer- cises and the communion, administered by Bishop Warren and the presiding elders, Rev. L. B. Wilson, W. 8. Edwards, J. 6t. Clair Neal, J. R. Wheeler, W. M. Ferguson, one hundred and sixty-two members being present at roll call. Bishop Thomas Bow- man of St. Louis, senior bishop of the church, was present at the business ses- sion which followed. He said but one member was present who was in the con- ference when he joined it in 183). That member is Rev. Dr. John Lanahan, the oldest member in service. The principal discussion of the session was over a reso- lution offered by Rev. Dr. John Lanahan and Rev. J. P. Wright touching the ques- tion of extending or removing the time limit of the pastorate. The resolution pro- vided that any proposition to that end coming before the general conference and so vitally affecting the ministers and peo- ple should first be referred to the annual and lay conference, by which bodies the general conference is constituted. Against Any Limit, Rev. C. W. Baldwin of Washington of- fered a substitute, which requested the general conference delegates to use their influence to restore the time limit to three years, or, failing in that, to have the limit of pastorate removed entirely. This propo- sition was tabled and the vote on the orig- inal resolution was largely in its favor. Rev. George E. Maydwell was re-elected secretary of the conference. His assist- ants, confirmed by the conference, are Revs. W. G. Herbert and Frank G. Porter. Rev. Page Milburn was re-elected treas- urer and Rev. W. L. McDowell was re- elected statistical secretary. The Bacon resolutions are in the hands of a steering committee, who will engineer the paper in the conference and get the resolutions before the body. This commit- tee was appointed at a caucus of about fifty of those favoring the resolutions and comprises Revs. B. P. Brown, G. H. Corey, M. F. B. Rice, J. C. Nicholson, C. Herbert Richardson, J. N. Davis, H. R. Naylor. Rev. G. H. Corey of Washington was one of the moving members in the caucus. —_——_ Coal Shippers Combine. PITTSBURG, Pa., March 11.—A ,combina- tion of coal operators who supply the mar- kets reached by the great lakes was formed in this city last evening to secure some profit out of the millions of tons of coal which will be sent to the northwest during the navigation season, which opens next month. ag pool pager oy shi; in the ittsburg district, and an effort will be made to combine with the Ohio lake shippers and divide the total tonnage on the basis of last year’s tone nage from the two states.