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THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, JUNE’ 10, 189¢--TWELVE PAGES, SPECIAL NOTICES. *96C. E. Convention Chorus Sextion rebearsals will occur next FRAY SIGHT at half-past 7 as follows: Section A at Metropolitan Presbyterian Church, joa B at First Vresbytert ction € at Vermont Avenue Christian Church. Section D at Firat ¢ bh. instead of Fri ning. Members, wateh Mouday night's F announcement of places for the rehearsal large attendance is needed at all section re- als hereafter. CHARLES RK, Chairman C nittee, ADUATIN ERCISES OF MRS. HATL- hool will take AY, June 11, 1 Church, Thoms Cire y invited to attend. ANNUAL COMMEN Te nn’s Kindergarten lace at 4 the Lut interc THE TWELFTH will be held E at Metzerott 3 NCY HERETOFOR elves and Geo, - BW. DO | Weste which makes you want to sit down and watch other people work, a little Tharp’s Old Reliable fter every meal. Cures Je10-100 To WHOM IT MAY CONC All persons are warned against negotiating Cer- titicate No. 16 for Ten (10) shares of the Capital Stock of the Ohio National Bank of Washington, D. €., issued in the name of Aug. Lurgdorf, which certificate of stock has been lost or mis- laid, and application has been nade for e ty liew of net or miistaid. ISCAR ROOME, Cashi ion to the tar of the Supreme Court of the rict of Columbia will be held in the examina- n room of the Civil Service Commlasion, cor. b and EB sts. n.w., SATURDAY, June 13, 1506, 30 am. Candidates will heir applica- for examination in the clerk's office. BY THE COMMITTEE. Me A It is with pleasure I acknowledge ueck from the Travelers’ Insuranc tm for indemnity Kent policy and pol scttisfi Je5 TRY ONE OF OUR $10 BIKE SUITS. J. FRED. GATCHEL, G04 13th et. nw. 1 Ubio ave., if he is Examination, mi you 2 JOS. T. 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Reasonable rates. 4.A.Smith & Co., 1108 F St. Jet-16d ROOMS NEEDED Temporary Homes for the Christian Endeavor Visitors. WORK OF ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE Erroneous Impressions Concerning the Three Big Tents. CITIZENS TO DECORATE The problem of providing homes for 60,000 visitors is not a light one, but the | herculean task has been bravely attacked | by the energetic entertainment committee | of the Christian Endeavor Union, and con- siderable canvass for accommodations has already been made. So far arrangements have been made for hotel quarters for about 5,000 delegates, leaving a very large propor- tion of the visitors to be accommodated in private homes and boarding houses. Many such accommodations have already been offered, but there 1s still need for more. Of course, a very large number of the visiting delegates will be entertained by friends, and the entertainment committee will not be called upon to provide homes for these. The experience has been in oth- er cities that those who entertained dele- gates in their homes were exceedingly pleased with the phase of the convention which they were thus enabled to enjoy. It is understood that each delegate pays his own way, and that no free entertainment is provided by the committee of 'W6. An er- Toneous impression seems tc have gone abroad to the effect that the committee was reising funds for this purpose. This is en- tirely wrong, for it has been the custom of Christian Endeavor delegates trom the very first convention to pay their own way. The money being raised is to defray the ex- penses of the meetings, and the other prep- arations incident to such a great conven- tion. The committee has been amused of late at inquiries received from varlous sources as to how many people were to be lodged in the tents which are to be erected on the White Lot. After six months of plain statement in the public press to the effect that the three great tents on the White Lot were for the meetings of the convention, it seems absurd at this late date that any one should think that they were for the purpose of housing the dele- gates. The local committee expect to ac- commodate no delegates in any place that they would not be willing to sojourn in themselves. The committee are very desirous that householders shall fully appreciate the priv- ilege which is presented in this opportunity to entertain the representatives of this splendid organization. No finer company of young people ever assembled in any city than that which will be in our midst in four short wecks. The entertainment committee, consisting of nearly 500 En- deavorers, will hold a meeting tonight at the Calvary Baptist Sunday school house, to listen to reports and arrange plans for the completion of the canvass for quarters. It is understood that considerable success has been attained in the first canvass, and it seems sure that all that is necessary to secure the remaining quarters desired 1s that householders should thoroughly under- stand and appreciate the plans which the ccmmittee has in mind. They consider that those who fail to entertain Endeavor vis- itors will miss a great privilege. ‘To Decorate Houses. The meeting of the committee of '% has decided to send the following circular to business men: “There will be at least 60,000 visitors in Washington from July 7 to 15, in attend- ance on the fifteenth international Chris- tian Endeavor convention. It behooves us as good citizens and business men to wel- come these visitors in the most hearty manrer. What so appropriate as the dec- cratiors of our buildings, show windows, counters, etc., with the American emblems and the official flag of the '06 convention! In New York, Cleveland and Boston the merchants left no ground for criticism in this matter. Everywhere the visitors went they were greeted with banners, flags aad draperies, and our nation’s capital, where we are to have the greatest of all these conventions, should never be behind in this matter. We are sure that you will see to it that so far as you are concerned the dec- crations shall be the best that have been d:splayed, so that when the convention is over the visitors will return to their homes delighted with our beautiful city and In the manner in which the business houses rival- ed eech other in proclaiming their welcome by the wealth of their decorations. ow for business: We are confident that cur Endeavorers will do as they have done in other cities in attendance on these con- ventions—that fs, they will visit the places in making their purchases that present the most inviting appearance of welcome. Al- ready we are advised of the intention of some of our most influential merchants to so decorate their business houses as to command the admiration of our visitors, and gt the same time to display their en- terprise. Thanking you in advance for your hearty co-operation with us in maintaining cur city's good name and reputation for hospitality, we are, ete.” The following circular will householders of the city: If you were to visit a neighboring city as a member of some organization, what would cheer you most upon entering that city? Would it not be the knowledge that you were very welcome? And how can a community show its welcome to such vast crowds as will be in attendance upon the fifteenth international Christian Endeavor convention, which meets in this city July 8 to 13, as by displaying from every house, no matter how stately or humbie, some emblem (United States and Washington "96 flags, streamers or other decorative erticles) which will show forth our greet- ing equally, if not more expressive, than our words. The time, labor ind expense of these will be amply repaid when you see the bright, happy faces and approving neds of thousands of our visitors, exhibit- ing their appreciation of, and their re- sponsive greetings to, your efforts, and these nog only from our own ccuntrymen, but from the representatives of nations across the seas. May we not depend upon you to thus manifest your hearty interest in this matter and to agitate it with your neighbors, so that they shall co-operate. with the result that Wahsington '96 shall be the most handsomely decorated of all the convention cities? May we not suggest that in addition to the profuse use of the United States and of the Washington '96 official flags the manner of decoration shall correspond as much as practicable to the colors of the states whose headquarters shall be in your immediate vicinity? : “We have laid the matter clearly before you, and it now remains with you as in- dividuals to show your hearty appreciation of the visit of these guests to our hos- pitable city by this outward display of wel- come. ‘Thanking you in advance for your inter- est and co-operation in this matter, we re- main, ete.” Chairman Robison has reported the fol- lowing subscriptions: Heretofore acknowl- edged, $8,700.25; Mt. Vernon electric rail- road, $250; Normandie Hotel, $50; Mood: choir, the Raleigh, M. G. Emery and E. 3. Wescott, $25; Martin Hebner, $15; John H. Gheen, Vinton & Martin, C. Thompson, Dufty & Leannarda, F. G. Smith, J. B. Lord, Jos. Gawler, Frank Dorlan, M. Ball- ey, M. Goldenburg and Robinson, Chery & Co., $10; Mrs. 8. V. Jackson, Owon Owen, W. L. Dunham, Mrs. A. W. Gillett, James S. Topham, A. O. Bliss, E. R. Ford, W. H. Acker, 8. R. Waters. J. S. Thompson, Scott & Brother, Hecht & Company and E. W. Woodruff, $5; together with various sub- scriptions under five dollars, making a total citizens’ fund to date of $9,407.50. go to the Milwaukee's city council has passed an ordinance reducing street car fare to four cents. Thirty days’ notice is given the street, railway company to make the changt. The company will carry the mat- ter to the courts, The International Assoclation of Car Ao- countants is holding its twenty-first an- nual convention at Cleveland. SPECIAL NOTICES. TO THE DAUGHTERS OF THB AMERICAN olution: At @ meeting of the National of Management, held ‘Thursday, June 4, it was re solved to call the attention of memibors of thie xy f0 an appropriate observance of Flag Day, JUNE 14, by the display of our national emblem on this the 119th anniversary of its adoption: CHARLOTTH EMERSON MAIN, Record re tary Gen, “Feroz THE OFFICIAL WEATHER MAP,” Bijou ee IS eo oe EXPLANATORY NOTE: Observations taken at 8 a.m., 75th meridian tire. eye MA i Nh Hn tiie i ei Inco ene Ui) 207 98! Oller @ Partly Cloudy Bh sactsorville 6 cri 229 rain ® Soom, } a pads * ag Solld lines are tso- bars, or lines of equal air pressure, drawn for each tenth of an inch. Dotted lines are isotherms, or Mines of equal temperature, drawn for each ten degrees. Shaded arcas are regions where rain or snow has fallen during precedirg twelve hours. The words “High’* and “Low” show location of areas of high and ,ow barometer. Small arrows fly with the wind PARTLY CLOUDY. The Wenther That is Predicted for Tonight and Tomorrow. Forecast till 8 p.m, Thursday—For the District of Columbia, Delaware and Mary- land, partly cloudy weather tonight; Thurs- day fair; slightly cooler tonight; northerly winds. For Virginia and North Carolina, unset- tled weather tonight; Thursday generally fair; cooler in eastern portion tonight; northwesterly winds. . Weather conditions and general forecast— A large area of low pressure covers the Gulf of St. Lawrence, New England and the middle Atlantic coast, with no well- defined storm center, and extends into the Ohio and lowcr Mississippi valleys. A trough of low pressure covers the Rocky mountain slope, and is lowest in eastern Montana. An area of high pressure covers the upper lake region, the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys; a second area of high pressure 1s central on the north Pacific coast and extends into the plateau region. The barometer has risen through- out the lake regions, central valleys and Texas, also on the northern Rocky moun- tain plateau; it has fallen on the Atlantic coast and cn the northern Rocky mountain slope. The temperature is lower this morning in the middle states, the Ohio and lower Mis- sissipp! valleys and northern Texas; it is Warmer in the upper lake region and the Missouri valley. Rain has fallen generaliy in all districts to the cast of the Mississippi river, with thunder storms in the middle and south Atlantic states, also in Montana and northern Texas. The weather will continue unsettled, with rain tonight, in New England; clearing by Thursday. Clearing weather is indicated for the lower lake region, the Ohio valley and Atlantic states tonight, with fair weather Thursday. Occasional showers may occur in the lower Mississippi valley tonight and Thursday. The temperature will be slightly lower in the north Atlantic states tonight. The following heavy precipitation, in inch- es, was reported during the past twent: four hours: Norfolk, 2.54; Charleston, 1.0 Jupiter, 1.24; Knoxville, 1.78; Rocheste: 1.24; Kingstree, S. C., 2.50; Lumberton, N. C., 1.50; Weston, W. Va., 1.64. Condition of the Water. Temperature and condition of water at 8 a.m.: Great Falls, temperature, 74; condi- tion, 1. Receiving reservoir, temperature, 41; condition at north connection, 1; condi- tion at south connection, 26. Distributing reservoir, temperature, 71; condition at In- fluent gate house, 22; effluent gate house, 36. Tide Table. Today—Low tide, 0:45 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.; high tide, 6:50 a.m. and 5 Tomorrow—Low tide, p.m.; high tide, 7:35 a.m. and The Sun and Moon. Sun rises, 4:34; sun sets, 7:25. Moon rises, 3:29 a.m. tomorrow. The City Lights. Gas lamps all lighted by 9 p.m.; extin- guishing begun at 2:50 a.m. The lighting is begun one hour before the time named. Naphtha lamps all lighted by 9 p.m.; ex- tinguishing begun at 3:14 a.m, Range of the Thermometer. The following were the readings of the thermometer at the weather bureau today: 8 a.m., 68; 2 p.m., anaximum, 78; min- imum, 63. THE EMERGENCY HOSPITAL New Order ef Things Went Into Effect Withont Any Friction. Dr. Kerr's Letter to President Board- man Giving His View of the Present Situation, The new order of things at the Emer- gency Hospital went into effect this morn- ing without any friction whatever, and everything was working smoothly at noon. The assistants confirmed by the staff at the meeting yesterday afternoon were on duty in the departments which were in operation today, and the various members of the staff were pursuing their new Hnes of work. The new classification is as follows: Diseases and injuries of the eye and ear —Dr. S. M. Burnett. Diseases and injuries of the throat and chest—Dr. T. Morris Murray. Diseases of children and orthopedies—Dr. William H. Hawkes. Surgical diseases—Dr. James Kerr. Diseases pecullar to women and acute venereal to women—Dr. H. L. E. Johnson. General diseases, skin diseases and ve- nereal to men—Dr. George Byrd Harrison. Mental and nervous diseases—Dr. E. L. Tompkins. Dr. Burnett, who will be executive offi- cer this month, will have as assistanis Drs. W. P. Carr, Arthur Snyder and John Van Rensselaer. Dr. Kerr's Letter. Dr. James Kerr, who was divested of his former authority by the same meeting, has addressed a letter to Mr. W. J. Boardman, | president of the board of directors of the! Emergency Hospital, giving his version of | the differences that have arisen between the other members of the staff and himself. Dr. Kerr, after prefacing his statement | with the declaration that he could no longer | remain silent under the severe criticism of individuals und the press, and could longer submit to aspersions and accusa- tiens that have been heaped upon him, | proceeds to state the causes that, in his | opinion, have led to the present situation. Influence of the Late Superintendent, He states that after four years’ service in perfect harmony and accord with his as- sociates, It became necessary to select a person as head nurse and superintendent, and he selected the late superintendent. He was compelled to express dissatisfac- tion with certain of the work and conduct, and declares this circumstance excited her animosity and antagonism, and led her to make unjustifiable complaints against him, and to use her influence with the directors and the other members of the staff to his prejudice. “A conspicuous instance of her influence in this direction,” says Dr. Kerr at this peint, “is found in the case of one of the staff, formerly my most agreeable friend, new my bitterest opporent, all of whose relations to the superintendent it is not my Purpose to go into.” He says the plan of campaign against him was a simple one, consisting, in the first place, of an appeal to the rivalry of the members of the staff in the other de- partments and a combination with them agalnst his department. The idea was con- sequently conceived of introducing the new and entirely unnecessary practice of mak- ing an arbitrary division of cases and an erbitrary distribution of them to the vérious departments through the medium of the superintendent's administration. The Flame of Discord Fanned. Dr. Kerr, continuing, says that this dis- turbing cause having been successfully in- troduced into the hospital administration, the feeling thereby engendered was sedu- lously cultivated by the superintendent, and the flame of discord industriously fanned both by her snd by those with whom she had forced Dr. Kerr into opposition. She paid court to the other members of the staff, claims the doctor, some of whom she flattered to their faces and maligned be- j.ind their backs. At this point Dr. Kerr writes as follows: Of myself, she spoke as a fool, and a mean, eneaking blackguard. She accused me of desiring to defame her character and with being filled with envy and jealousy because of ber preference for other mem- bers of the staff. She declared, when about to sever her relations with the hos- pital, that although she was about to leave Washington, she would not go out of my life, Lut would have her revenge on me. She became disagreeable in the dis- charge of her duties, and seriously inter. fered with the administration of my de- partment. The bitter animosity and an- tagonism shown by the superintendent to my work and the surgical service generally was suth as to call from my principal as- sistant a protest to her that she was do- ing everything in her power to injure the service and decreese its efficiency, both in fact and in appearance. After stating that he was constrained to resign the ohair of surgery in the medical faculty of Georgetown University owing to the attitude of two of his colleagues there- on who were also members of the board of directors of the Emergency Hospital, and declaring that an outright offer was held out to one of the staff of the Johns Hopkins Hospital that if ho would aceept the va- cated chair in Georgetown University he would shortly be given the writer's position in Emergency Hospital, Dr. Kerr declares that he regrets to say that the evidence is to his mind overwhelming that both in the college politics involved in the matter and the interference with his; service in the hospital the superintendent seems to have had the acquiescence, not. to.say the direct co-operation, of his associates of the hos- pital staff. I 3 Not Responsible for the Scandal. In conclusion, Dr. Kerr writes as follows: “It has been truly stated in the columns of the press that the existing situation in the hospital is a scandal, but I do not pro- pose to be held responsible for it. I de- plore the necessity of any decasion of the washing of dirty linen, but 1 would be more than human to rest quiet ufider the abuse which has been heaped upon me. The organization of the Instftution, its by-laws and rules, provide a plain remedy fer the removal of any member of the staff whose removal may be thought ‘tobe required in the Interests of the hdspftal. Those who have been pursuing mé have seen fit to ignore the provisions im this respect and have gone about thefr own way in trying to get rid of me. It is plainly provided that upon charges properly made two-thirds of the directors ray cemove any member of the staff. No charges have been made against me and none can be truly made. Those who desire to obtain my place for another, at first contented themselves with calling for my resignation, in terms specifi- cally disclaiming any imputation upon my fitness; and, failing to obtain my acquies- ence in this maneuver, they transferred thetr ficlds of operations to the directory, where, however, they still refrained from making charges or impugning my fitness, and adroitly conducted thelr campaign upon the line that inasmuch as the etaff wanted to be rid of me I must necessarily be in fault, as though it were I and not t who have caused the trouble. And now, be- cause I decline to assist them in putting a stigma upon myself, 1 am denounced as un- professional in conduct and inimical to the true interests of the institution. On the real issue between my opponents and my- self I can await, with perfect calmness and confidence, the judgment of all unbiased persons; and I not only do not fear the result of the most rigid investigation in tie premises, but I court such investigation due to myself and the interests of justice. Dr. Kerr, in the course of his communic: tion, refers to many letters and statements which accompanied it in support of his declarations, but expresses to President Boardman the wish that they shall not be made public at the present time. Statement of the Staff. Dr. Swan M. Burnett, who is presileat of the staff, and who voiced, by authority, the sentiment of every other member of it except Dr. Kerr, was seen by a Star re- porter this afternoon in relation to Dr. Kerr's letter. “Dr. Kerr does not show a very fine spirit of manliness in ascribing all the unfortu- nate conditions he has been :nainly instru- mental in creating to a wom:a, especially when she is absent,” said Dr. Burnett. “I can say, as a preface, that Miss West, the former superintendent against whom Dr. Kerr levels his deadly lance, is a most ex- cellent and exemplary woman in the first place, who stands at the head of her pro- fession in this country, and who has occu- pied the most prominent and responsible rositidns in four hospitals in this city and Philadelphia. She also has the warmest friendship and the complete professional, as well as personal, respect and confidence of every member of the Emergenzy Hospital staff, always excepting Dr. Kerr. “There is little necessity for a sensible man addressing sersibie people to deny such an absurd proposition as that put forward by Dr. Kerr; that a woman could so influence six members of a learned pro- fession, who are regarded as intelligent representatives of it, to such an extent that they would band together in a dark conspiracy to ruin another intelligent mem- ber of the same profession, against whom they could have no enmity; whose down- fall would not benefit them, in the slightest degree, and who cculd not possibly have any base or ulterior matives to satisfy. “As for Dr. Kerr's inuendges and slightly veiled aspersions upon hig, associates on the staff,” continued ‘Dr.,, Burnett, “and particularly his filing at myself, where he speaks of the ‘most agreeable friend’ hav- ing changed to ‘his bitterest opponent,’ I have only to say that Dr. Kerr was mainly indebted to me and Dr. G. L. Magruder for his appointment here. Events that have transpired in the past;two years have Proven to my satisfaction, at least, that my judgment of Dr. Kerr, led away by my sympathy with him, was sadly erratic. I believe that is all I care te say about Dr. Kerr. The most dignified course the staff can pursue will be to leave him alone in his cheerful occupation of tilting against a defenseless woman. The medical profes- sion and the genvral public can best give a wise and sensible verdict in this case, and we will rest it before that joint tribunal,” Operation on Fendrick. The boy George Fendrick, over whom the most recent clash of authority between Dr. Kerr and his associates on the hos- pital staff occurred, was operated on this afternoon Zor chronic hernia at the hos- pital. The operation was performed by Dr. Shands, under the direction of Dr. Hawkes. ——_— Naval Movements. The Monongahela and the Bancroft have passed the Capes bound out with the naval cedets on board. The Marblehead has arrived at Corfu, Greece, from Mer- sine. The Amphitrite left Key West this morning for Brunswick, Ga. NEARING THE END (Continued from First Page.) erder, and the wcrk of passing bills pro- ceeded. Some Bills Passed. Bills were passed to regulate the estab- Ushment of submfrine telegraphic cable lines in the United States; to direct the auditing of the accounts of John A. Moore, who was United States marshal, district of Nevada, under the last administration; to set apart certain lands, now known as the Pacific forest reservation, as a public park, to be known as the Washington Na- tional Park; to change time and place for holding court in the northern district of ‘Texas; to authorize the county of St. Louis, Wis., to construct a bridge across the St. Louis river at Fond du Lac; to authorize the burial of army nurses in national cemeteries; to provide for sub- ports of entry and delivery in the state of Flerida; to authorize the Cleveland Bridge Company to construct a bridge across the Arkansas river between Pawnee coun- ty, Oklahoma, and the Osage Indian reser- vation; for the relief of Arthur P. Shelby; to protect publie forest reservations; ap- propriating $200,000 for a government build- ing exhibit at the trans-Mississipp! and international exposition at Omaha in 180s. A Recess, At 1:50 p.m. the House took a recess un- Ul 3 o'clock. i THE SENATE. Dr. Milburn’s prayer in the Senate today made reference to the approaching adjourn- ment and invoked a blessing on Senator: members and employes as they were about to take their leave. s Another partial conference report on the sundry civil bill was agreed to, and the remaining items of disagreement—coverng Public buildings—were returned to confer- ence. The agreement covers the item for participation in the Brussels exposition next year, with the provision that no part of the appropriation of $5,000 shall be used tc pay salaries, etc. Mr. Allison stated that as the House had yielded on one of the public buildings, he thought there would be no trouble in deal- ing with the rest. The bill establishing a code of signals at sea was passed. Mr. Vest (Mo.) explained that the code had been agrecd to by the leading maritime nations. Last year Great Britain withheld assent from one provision, but at a confer- ence held here last week the British assent was given to the entire code. Northern Pacific Reorganization. Mr. Mitchell (Ore.) made a statement as to the necessity of action on the resolution lookirg to a reorganization of the North- ern Pacific railroad. He said the road was about to be sold, after which it would pass out of control of the federal government and be subject to the state laws of W. consin. As the road passes through many states, Mr. Mitchell urged that it was im- perative federal control should be main- tained. A further conference report on the Dis- trict of Columbia appropriation bill was agreed to, but the important charities item was still open and was sent back to confer- ence. The Vice President announced his signa- ture to the naval and Indian .ppropriation bills, preparatory to their submission to the President. The Contempt of Court Bill. Consideration was resumed of the vin | regulating punishment for contempt of ccurt. Mr. Peffer (Kan.) expressed satisfaction that this bill promised some good results from the labor trouble out of which it had grown. Mr. Butler (N.C.) criticised the decision of the Supreme Court on the income tax. Mr. Butler also referred to the :mprison- ment of Eugene V. Debs for coatempt with- out a trial, and asserted that this Dill, which gave a trial by court but not by jury, appeared to be designed to legalize | the action of the court in the Debs case. | The Senator advocated an amendment guaranteeing trial by jury ‘n contempt cases. Mr. Platt (Conn.) appealed to Mr. Hill not to press this important bill further. He | pointed out that not half a dozen Senatcrs | were paying any attention to the bill; that half of the Senators had gone home ‘or to political conventions. He protested against the paseage of measures of great public importance in the closing hours of the ses- sion, The contempt bill was temporarily laid aside and a number of bills passed. aS THE PRESIQENT’S PURPOSE. He Will Give Full Consideration to All Legislative Business. Although President Cleveland does not wish to delay the adjournment of Con- gress he will stand firm in his purpose to &:ve full consideration to all legislative business that may be submitted for his action. Consequently, he will adhere to his rule against spending the last hours of a setsion at the Capitol. He did not go to the Capitol today, and will not go there tomorrow in case the session shall be prolonged until then. —_—____-o._ LUTHERAN MASS MEETING. Young People’s Union Plan ag for the Christian Endeavor Convention. There will be a mass meeting next Mon- day evening at the Concordia Evangelica! Lutheran Church, corner of 20th and G streets northwest, of the Lutheran Young People’s Union. This is the second meet- ing of the kind, and it has aroused great interest among the members of the Union. The choir of the church, assisted by the Lutheran members of the Christian En- deavor convention choir, under the leader- ship of George F. Muth, will sing a number of Christian Endeavor songs. Mr. L. D. Alder will preside, and Rev. Willis 8. Hin- man of Columbia, Pa., president of the National Lutheran Christian Endeavor Union, will speak on “Lutherans as Chris- tian Endeavorers.” Other speakers wiil volunteer short addresses, and the presi- dents of societies In the union will speak on the plans for Lutheran rallies for the Christian Endeavor convention. os WARDEN LEONARD'S ANSWER. He Denies the Charges Against His Jail Management. Warden Leonard of the District jail this afternoon filed with Judge Hagner of the District Supreme Court, in the absence of Chief Justice Bingham, nis answer to the charges recently filed against him charg- ing the warden with great mismanagement of the prison. While Mr. Leonard declined to talk about the matter, it can be sa!d that ho epecifically denies the charges, and it 1s understood that he supports his de- rial of any mismanagement by affidavits of his officers and others. The warden’s arswer will be submitted by Judge Hagner to the other members of the court, and upon the court's consideration of the an- swer will depend a dismissal of the charges or the holding of an investigation of them by the court. That question, it is thought, will be determined in a day or so. Until the court has fully considered the war- den’s answer it will not be made public. In view of the publicity given the charges, hewever, it is believed that the court will give Mr. Leonard eventually the privilege of making public his answer. < < * Charge Dismissed. “I see you know more about police duty than you do about raising chickens,” Law- yer Holland said to Policeman May in Judge Kimball's court today, “for I have raised chickens myself.” “From the roost?” asked Mr. Pugh. “Yes,” added Lawyer Holland, good- naturedly, ‘‘but that’s rather hard on me.” “But it was such a good one,” said Mr. Pugh, “that I couldn't help it.”” James Harris, colored, was the defendant in the case, and the charge against him was cruelty to animals. He is a huckster, and had a crate of chickens on his wagon yes- terday, when the storm overtook him. The fowls were thoroughly drenched, and it was thought that several of them were dead. Mrs. Maud Stanton, a member of the Hu- mane Society, made complaint, and he was arrested actually died, for those that had been chilled revived when taken in the house. | contain! It developed that only one of the fowls | This company bas money to loan upon District real estate and acceptable col- lateral securities in sums to sult. If you Gestre to improve your present Property, or erect new buildings, thts com- any will advance the necessary amount. Call for particulars. OFFICERS, JOHN JOY EDSON JOHN A. SWOPE. H. 8. CUMMINGS. JOHN R. CARMODY. ANDREW PARKER. Washington Loan & Trust Co., Cor. 9th and F Sts. 5e8,10,17&24 Thos. P. Morgan, LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES, Office, 1333 F st. n.w. Assets of Company, over $21,000,000. Telephone 1126. mb23-8m,16 HITTITE EH INDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS. AMUSEMENTS, ATTORNEYS AUCTION Sal BUSINESS CHANCES, Page 4 CITY ITEMS. Page 12 COMMISSIONERS OF DEED: Page 11 COUNTRY BOARD..... Page 4 COUNTRY REAL ESTATE. Page 4 DENTISTRY . Page 11 EDUCATIONAL . Page 1 EXCURSIONS 12 FINANCIAL ... = FOREIGN POSTAL SERVICE, FOR EXCHANGE. 5 FOR LEASE FOR POR FOR FOR FOR FOR FOR FoR FOR RENT (Houses). RENT (Miscellancous) RENT (Offices) RENT Booms). RENT (Stablew. RENT (Stores) SALE (Bicycles). SALE (Houses). FOR SALE (ts). FUR SALE (Miscellaneo: HORSES AND VEHICLES. HOTELS . LADIES’ GOODS. LOCAL MENTi LOST AND FO! MEDICAL Beanmee oases canee eae ne ns POTOMAC RIVER BOATS. PROFESSIONAL . PROPOSALS . RALLROADS . SPECIAL NOTICES. STEAM CARPET CLEANING, . STORAGE SURDRBAN PROPERTY. SUMMER RESORTS. UNDERTAKERS =. WANTED (Help)... WANTED (Houses). WANTED (Miscellaneous). . WANTED (Situations) MARRIAGES am eearnaueanan THE WORK BEGUN. Construction of the First Building in the American University Group. The trustees of the American University have awarded the contract for the con- struction of the hall of history to Contrac’ or James L. Parsons of this <ity, he being the successful competitor among a total of ven bidders. Owing to a technicality in the wording, the papers have not yet been signed, but the signatures are to be attach- ed before the close of this week. Contractor Parsons yesterday broke ground at the site of the hall, beginning the excavating with a force of half a hundred men. The work ia to be continued without interruption, and it is estimated that about eighteen months will be required to com- plete the structure, which is to be put up in the most substantial manner possible. Saas Iliness of Chiet Clerk Weaver. Mr. Orin W. Weaver, chief clerk of the department of labor, Is critically i at Providence Hospital, and his physicians express fears that the result may be fatal. Mr. Weaver was attacked with his pres- ‘ent trouble while at work at his desk in the department day before yesterday, and as quickly as possible was removed to the hospital. This afternoon it was stated by the attending physicians that Mr. Weaver was a little easier, but that his condition was very dangerous. sects A East Washington Traction Bill. The Senate yesterday afternoon passed a bill, S. 2840, incorporating the East Wash- ington Heights Traction Company in the District of Columbia. Mr. Blackburn call- ed up the bill, which was adopted without any debate and without amendments. It incorporates the electric line proposed to run to Overlook Inn. It is to connect with the Metropolitan road at Lincoln Park and run thence to the Pennsylvania avenue bridge, where it is to cross the Eastern branch by means of a trestle to be built alongside that structure by the traction company. Once reaching the other side of the branch, the road ‘s to connect by a route already stated in The Star with the property known as East Washington Heights. The company has never been chartered before, but this bill has been pending since almost the commencement of the session. —_—_—___+-e+__ Commencement at St. John’s College. St. John’s College commencement occurs June 22, the exercises being held in the college hall. The subjects of graduates are: “The Tinker and the Worker,” Josef B. Freund; “The Conflicts of Life, J. Brosnan; ard F. Rover; “Pere Marquett Leo P. Harlowe; “‘Benedict Arnold,” Edward Scanlon. Rev. Dr. P, J. Garrigan will de- liver the address to the class. aay Who Were the Hosts. Mr. B. F. Schubert writes to The Star to say that the Congressmen entertained at the Saengerbund club house Monday night were not the guests of the bund, but of a committee of the German-American citi- zens of the District, consisting of Messrs. Rudolph Saur, Gustav Bender, Charles Doell, M. Glaser, Geo. Schmidt, J. A. Schnerger, Jacob Bruegger, Fritz ‘Reuter, Aug. Schwarz and himself! Of this com: mittee Mr. Reuter was president and Mr. Schubert secretary. ee Transfers of Real Estate. Chas. R. Newman et ux. to Richard Hall, part lot 46. sq. 1200; $10. Geo. 8. Somerville et ux. to Crammond Kennedy, part Fletchall’s Chance; §10. Geo. A. Armes et ux. to same, part same tract; $10. Daniel Muncey et ux. to Fit R. Hy et 4 aud 14, bik. 40,’adaiiton to Brooking; si00, 0 in. B, Jackson to Jas. D. Umphrey. é 7, Brothers’ Joint Interest See aaa ee Jno. R. Dos Passos et ux. to Samuel H. Kissam, ots (6B to 70, Te Tee fe, Sg ATT: $10. 2 Albert L. Iichari tilda M. 5 to 8, Talburtt’s Estate; $10. See ae Chas. 1. Baun to Frank B, Noyes, lots 22 to 26, bik. 2, Ingh le; $20. Heirs of Jno. T. Davis to Mary E. Teachum, part lot 14, 1000; $10. Fred. D. ‘Thenry to Elizabeth Warner, lot 6, section 6, Barry Farm; $10. Wn, J Sims to Margaret J. Riley, lot 57, 9. 546; $10. Henry W. Schon and Jas. F. Hood, trustees, to Elizabeth A. Bennett, lot 36, sq. ¥77; $1,05 Leon Tobriner et al., trustees, to Morris Keim, part 9q. e. of 546; $1,075. FREE TO ALL! WATCHES, KNIVES, RAZORS, PICTURES, PIPES and ether valuable articles in exchauge tor coupons with x MAIL POUCH TORACCO, (Sold by ail dealers.) One coupe in earch Q-ounce) package. COUPONS EXPLAL SECURE "THE ABOVE. Packages i BO CoUpoHs Wil be a.” empty bAg WS Ohe coupon. Se trated catalogue giving complete li Ucn of all articles, also telis how THE BLOCH BROS. TOBACCO CO., The charge of cruelty was dismissed. Va. | Fioney at 5 FINANCIAL Overcoats, Dress Suits And all garments stored in a freez- ing temperature in our IREPROOF WAREHOUSE, Furs, Woolens, 5 equally reasonabl 510-284 NEALTH, $1 for the entire season. Carpets, Am. Security & Trust Co., 1140 15th St. *Phone 463. aw. BANE NNER NUUISUUg ROOMS Y AND 11, ATLANTIC BUILDID (NEMBER WASHINGTON STOCK ENCHAN Real Estate & Stock Broker Investment Securities, Stocks, Bonds, Grain or Cotton On all reputabie Exchanges throughout the Uniti States, either for CASH or on MAR a Private wires. Long-distance ‘phone 453. fee-214 Silsby & Company, BANKERS AND BROKERS, Office, 613 15th et. n.w., t Natioral Metropolitan Benk building. Telephone 505. mhi9 The Union Savings Bank, 1222 F Street N.W. MONEY TO LOAN On approved District collateral security, * "ul cttate and FOUR PER CENT Interest paid on Savings deposits Open until 5 pm. on government pay days. wag sn enings from 6 to 8. SMITH... z President M. LOTHROP. “First Vice President LG. KIMBALL. Second Vice President JACKSON Hi. “TATSTOS veeeee a Secretary T. A. LAMBERT..." “Treaspret and Altorucy DIRECTOR: Col. F.C. Ainsworth, A. M. Lothrop, | 1. G. Kimball, Jackson H. italston, T. A. Lambert, Isadore Saks, Wilton J. Lambes F. H. Smith, Jel-28d E.” Quincy ‘Smith. THE BEST SECURITIES That can be obtained are those repre- serted by first deeds of trust on real estate in the District of Columbia, valued by ccnscrvative parties, We can supply a Umited nuaber of “gilt edge” 6 per cent loans in amounts fiom $500 to $70,000, at rar and accrued interest. Drop a line for our booklet, “Concern ing Loans and Investments.” B. H. WARNER & CO., 916 F St.-N.W. my27-Im F. B. PYLE, Architect, Washington Loan & Trust Building, Rooms 85-86. ’Phone 1780. api6-3m,16 The National Safe Deposit, Savings and Trust Company Of the District of Columbia. CORNER 18TH ST. AND NEW YORE 4VR ‘Chartered by epecial act of Congress, Jan., 1867, and acts of Oct., 1890, and Feb., 189%, CAPITAL: ONE MILLION DOLLARS SAFE DEPOSIT DEPARTMENT. Rents safes inside burglar-proof vaults af $5 per anoum upward. Securities, jewelry, silverware and valuables of all kinds in owner's packege, trunk or case taken on deposit at moderate cost. SAVINGS BANK DEPARTMENT. Deposits received from TEN CENTS upwang, and interest allowed on §5 and above. Loans money on real estate and collateral security. Sells first-class real estate and other securities in sums of $300 acd upward ‘TRUST DEPARTMENT. ‘This company is a legal depository for court end trust funds, and acts as administrator, executor, receiver, assignee, and executes trusts of all kinds. Wills prepared by © competent attorney to daily attendance OFFICERS. BENJAMIN P. SNYDER. THOMAS HYDE. JAMES M. JOHNSTO: THOMAS R. JON E. FRANCIS RIGG! GEORGE HOWARD. ALBERT L_ STURTEVANT. A CHARLES E. NYMAN. ~Assistant Secretary, DIRBCTORS. Benjamin P. Snyder, Joun G. albert L. Sturtevant, | E. Francis Kizes, George H. Plant, Solu F. Rodgers, Lewis Chepbaue, Thomas K. Jones, Henrys A. ard, Robert O. Holtzman, Thomas Hyde, Woodhury’ lair, Andrew Wylie, William E. Edmonston, Zenas C. Robbins, George T. Dunlop, Matthew G. Emery, James M. Jobnstoa, T. J. Hodgen & Co., BROKERS AND DEALERS. STOCKS, COTTIN, GRAIN AND IROVISIONS. Rooms 10 and 11, Corcoran bidg., cor. 15th and F sts., and 605 7th st. n.w. OFFICES. Philadelphia, ByItimore and Washington. de10-16tf* -President. First Vice President. -Treasurer, Treasurer. Secretary. John Cammack, W. Riley Devble. CORSON & MACARTNEY MEMBERS OF (TUE NEW YORK STOCK lover buliding. Correspondents of Mexsrs. Moore & Schley, Broadway, Bankers and Denlors in Government Bonds. Deposits. Exchangs Loans. Ratlrosd Stocks and Bi all“ securities listed on the exc! e of New Ys Philadelphia, Boston and Balti bonght and sold. A specialty made of investment securities, Dis- trict bonds and all local Raflroad, Gas, Insurapee and Telephone Sto dealt in. American Bell Telephone Stock bought and sold. Je31 W. B. Hibbs & Co BANKERS. 80 Members New York Stock Exchange, 1421 F Street. Correspondents LADENBULY T | TILALM. ae6- Losned Th sims to su estate security. No de inmse to borrower. HEISKELL & Mel D. ©. reat onable ex- on first-cla ay. No unre A