Evening Star Newspaper, November 5, 1896, Page 12

12 —_—_—_—————— THE EVENING SFAR, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Academy of Music.—Peter F. Dailey in “A Good Thing.” Bijou Theater.—“The World.” Grand Opera House.—‘The White Slave.” Kernan's Lyceum Theater. — Howard Athenaeum Star Specialty Company. Lafayette Square Opera House.—Miss Ada Rehan in “Love on Crutches.” New National Theater.—Willie Collier in “Miss Philadelphia.” eee EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Macalester for Mount Vernon, Marshall Hull and intermediate landings at 10 a.m. Steamer Newport News for Norfolk and Fortress Monroe at 7 p.m. ——_— NEW WAY TO CLEAN CARPETS. By our dry-air process. Better than beat- ing or cleaning soaps. Takes out all the dust without injuring fabric. Empire Car- pet Cleaning Wks., 631-5 Mass. ave. E. B. Stumph, Mer. __ Johnston's Friday's specials, groceries, p. 6. - > “QUEEN” MOLASSES TAFFY has 2 rich, honey flavor. Always fresh— never crumbly, like sawdust. Sold by grocers & druggists Jacob Fussell Co., Sole Mkrs. Pure American Granulated Sugar, 4% cents per Ib. I sell no other. Seven city stores. C. D KENNY. 8. SAMSTAG, Auctioneer, 731 9th st. nw. On acccunt of rain, sale postponed until TOMORROW, 10 o'clock (weather permit- tirg); also ‘tomorrow night, 7 o'clock. China, Tin and Glassware, Toys, etc. ee WE'VE CLEANED ABOUT EVERY KIND of carpet made, we think. Never found one ‘We couldn't make fresh and bright as new, Without injury. M. R. Thorp, 488 Maine av. WINTER OPENING of Imported Hats and Bonnets, Thursday ind Frid. November 5 and 6. (No cards.) |ARKISON, 1327 G st. CITY AND DISTRICT. eoeen gers Got the Minimum Penalty. Clifford J. Dewey, a young white man, was convicted in Criminal Court No. 2 yes- terday afternoon of stealing an $80 bicycle from Wm. L. Milburn the oth of last Sep- tember. In view of the man’s previous good character, Justice Bingham imposed the minimum penalty, a year and a day in the Albany penitentiary. — Virginia Hot Springs. ‘The fall season at the “Homestead” ai the Virginia Hot Springs has been a very Successful one. The “New Homestead” has been and is now well filled. The location o Wi feet elevati easy ac ew York and hington—its bracing and delightful climate—the great curative, natural hot waters, and the golf club, all combine to render it a very at- tractiv desirable resort. The w Home will remain open the entire year. A special compartment car leay Washington via Chesapeake and Ohio Ry. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday nigh arriving at the springs in the mornin Advertisement. je ee Transfers of Real Estate. Allen €. Clark et ux. to Margaret R. Ryther, lots 1, 1 part lots 20 + Sq. 1090; $10. to Frank ux $10. Ino. and Joho G sweet milk and , twice dal Wagons carry fresh, elect her¢ cream from of the ¢ parts e Telephone 485.—Advt. oo An Act of Kindness. Policeman Sprinkle of the first precinct performed zn act of kindne: terday for which he was greatly admired by more than a score of passenge on an F street car. There was an intoxicated man at 9th and F str who gave him considerable He might have made a case and arrest to his credit, but so he put the man on a h hin to his wife and ch: y saving money that was ne family. A citizen who witnes: said he wished there were many him on the fore =e 12-Inch Stock Boards Also $1 per 1 ft., the finest lumt We keep everything in Millwork, Lumber and Bu ers’ Hardware. Frank Libbey & Co., 6th st. and New York avenue.—Advt. trouble. car and went w ren, there ed in the this dee ethers li Funeral of Chas. The funeral of Mr. Chas. 8S. Dowden took place from St. Aloysius Church this morn- ing, and the interment was at Arlington. Mr. Dowden was a well-known bookbinder and a former employe of the government S. Dowden. printing office. He was also well known among the large bookbinding’ establis!- ments of New York, Philadelphia and Cin- cinnati, where he acted in capacity of fore- man. ‘He was at one time assistant in- structor of versity, and bindery in the city and raised in the District of Colum! Was among the first to volunteer defense of the capital city and served with distinction in Capt. Nally’s 5th Battalion, District of Columbia Volunteers. He was a member of Lincoin Post, No. 3, G. A. R. bookbinding at Howard Uni- le proprietor of a large Born hail for years. The deceased leaves a widow and eight children. > — In a Box. Well, that’s how we pack fine butter. 6 lbs. for $1 James F. Oyster, 900 Pa. ave. ‘Phone —Advt. ——< Religious Education. ‘The third annual course of lectures under the aus) of the American Society of Religious Education has been arranged for as follow In December, Rev. J. E. Smith, D.D., pas- tor Mount Vernon Methodist Episcopal Church, Baltimore, “The Impregnable John M. Gregory, LL.D., Gilbert, D.D., illustrated by In February, Rev. J. E. “The Bible and Science,” shart. In March, Gen. John Eaton, “The Bible and Mormonism,” with personal reminis- tenses of Utah life. In April, Rev. A. G. Rogers, D.D., pastor Church of Our Father, “How We Got Our Sible,” illustrated by stereopticon. age Wants It Set Aside. * A bill in equity has been filed by George Turner against Benjamin J. Casey and oth- @rs, asking that a conveyance by him of lot 574 and part of lot 575, Uniontown, be Bet aside. He claims to have made the con- ¥eyance through misrepresentation. ———— Grand Free Flower Show. Gude & Bro., 1224-26 F st—Aadvt. —S Local Bar Association. President Henry E. Davis of the District Bar Association has called a meeting of the bar of the District to take action upon the deaths of Judge Arthur MacArthur, Samuel Shellabarger, John D. McPherson and John F. Ennis. The meeting will be held at the City Hall, 2 o'clock Saturday af- ternoon, having been delayed because of the absence of the members of the District courts and many members of the bar. —_>+—_—— Moncy to lend at 5 and 6 per cent on real estate. Frank T. Rawlings, 1505 Pa. ave.— Advertisement. > Fires in the Woods. In the woods about the city fires have been numerous during the past few days, because at this season residents of the county are burning leaves and rubbish. ‘fhe fires this week have been attributed to the election, and have not caused any alarm. Yesterday afternoon the fire de- peachy was called out because of the urning of some brush near 9th street and Grant avenue. No Small leads. See the annual exhibit all this week. lith and G sts.—Advt. ALLEGED HIGHWAYMAN John Kelly Held for Asmult on. & -F. Merrill, Partially Identified, Although He De- mies the Charge—Watch Not Found, Judge Miller says that Washington should be known as a “work house town” to the tramps, and as soon as they get here they should be put in striped clothes and made to go out on the public works. This re- mark was made during the trial of John Kelly, who was arraigned this morning on a charge of highway robbery. Mr. Samuel F. Merrill, the well-known citizen, resident of 14th street near Thomas Circle, was in court as Kelly’s alleged victim. The as- sault and robbery, as published in Tues- day's Star, was as daring as it was out- rageous, but, fortunately for Mr. Merrill, although he ts a heavy man, he was only slightly injured by the fall. Monday night Letween 9 and 10 o'clock the affair hav- pened, just after Mr. Merrill had left a cable car and started to walk in the direc- tion of his house. e Two colored men, Ebenezer Williams and James Hicks, were among the pedestrians who were near the scene of the crime, and they responded to a call for assistance. Hicks remained and picked up the in- jured man, while Williams went in pursuit of the robber. He shouted “Police” se’ eral times, and his cries attracted Police- man Gibson of the second precinct, who joined in the pursuit. The fugitive fell cn the sidewalk, but was soon on his feet again, and he managed to get away with- out being captured. When Mr. Merrill re- overed from the shock he made the dis- overy that his watch and chain, valued at $20, had been taken. He saw the nan as he ran and knew he was a white man, but thought he would be unable to identify him. The colored men were equally confident they would reccgnize him without any rouble, and Tuesday afternoon, while one of them v Fassing through Franklin Park, he noticed Kelly seated on one of the benches. He was fully satisfied that Kelly was the man who had robbed Mr. Merrill, and he went in search of a policeman. Sergt. Jor- dan was the first officer whom he met, and Kelly was soon made a prisoner and turn- ed over to Precinct Detective Barnes of the ‘ond precinct, who made a further in- vestigation, which resulted in the formula- ticn of the charge and arraignment in court this mornings Kelly, who had told of having stopped 4 Central Union Mission and cheap lod, & houses near the Capitol, entered a plea of not guilty to the charge. The Identification. Mr. Merrill told the court of his unpleas- ant experience the night before election, and said he was knocked down and robbed by a white man. “Had you noticed any man on the car who got off where you did?” “I did not,” was his response. “I occu- pied a seat on the grip car, and may have talked to the gripman, as I usually do.” “Look at the defendant, and tell me what your impression about him is.”* “I prefer not to state my impre: id Mr. Merrill his fs a serious charg sainst the man, and I don’t want to make any mistake against him.” “What about his general appearance?” “The prisoner resembles him in size. The two colored witnesses were examined, and they identified Kelly as Mr. Merrill’: nes H did not see the prisoner after his arrest until this morning, and then he picked him out of the crowd of prisoners. Policeman Gibson explained to the court his connection with the case. He told of having se the fugitive fall, and said there was mud on brought his clothing when h to the station. The office said he got a good look at the man’s back and his clothing, ard he thought the pris- oner was the man he pursued when he was attracted by Williams’ outcries Mon- day night. Prisoner's Story, The prisoner, who says he has been on the road for six weeks, was examined in own defense. ‘m an Englishman,” he said, ‘and have en In this country only two year Tramping all the time?” ‘No, sir,” he answered. “I’m a fireman by trade and have worked on the Hudson river steamboat: When he reached here he said he had $1.50 in his pocket and he paid for his lodging at the mission and other places. He denied the charge against him and id that on the night charged he did not go farther west than the new post oftice. He spent most of the evening about the city hall, he said, and went to bed early after he had taken about two drinks. Judge Miller asked if the watch had been recovered and was told that it had not. Policeman Gibson said it was thought that the stolen property had been thrown in the sewer at 15th and L streets. The sewer, he said, would be cleaned today and a search nade. “If we are going to have all the tramps harbored here,” said the judge, “we may as well look out for depredations of every kind. What else are we to expect when tramps are coming here from everywhere and nowhere and making their living in any way that presents itself? Make Wash- ington a workhouse town for the tramps, put on striped clothes and put them to work and then there may be fewer of them come.” Kelly was held for the grand jury, and Jugge Miller committed him to jail in default of $2,000 security. ——_— INSTALLATION CEREMONIES. Eckington Presbyterian Church Exer- cises Next Sunday Afternoon. Next Sunday afternoon, November 8, the organization of the new Eckington Presby- terian Church will be fully completed by the installation of its new pastor, Rev. George S. Duncan. The presbytery of Washington city will meet in special ses- sion Saturday afternoon next at half-past 2 o'clock, at which time all the details of the installation exercises will be decided upon. Mr. Duncan was called to the Eck- ington church about two weeks ago and accepted the call last weck. ‘The Eckington Church was founded about six years ago by a small band of Presby- terians, composed largely of members of the North Church, which was in turn an offshoot of the New York Avenue Church. A Sunday school was first founded, and its exercises held at the residence ‘of Mrs. Solon C. Kemon, on New York avenue rear North Capitel street. The Sunday school grew quite rapidly, under the superintend- ency of Mr. Irwin B. Linton, and soon af- ter moved to a building then, as now, rvsed as a blacksmith shop, at the corner of New York avenue, North Capitol and M streets. The building was repair-d and im- proved. The Sunday school outgrew iis accommodation, so that about two years ago the corner stone of the new building was laid at the intersection of North Cap- itol, Q street and Florida avenue. This building makes quite a handsome addition to the neighborhood, and is so arranged that its two wings can be thrown into one, thereby making the auditorium cap- able of seating about 350 persons. ‘The new pastor, Rev. George S. Duncan, was educated at Princeton Theological Seminary, and later took a course abroad at Oxford and Berlin. He then returned to the United States, and his first pastorate was at the Westminster Church, Harris- burg, Pa., which he leaves to come to Washington. Mr. Duncan arrived in Wash- ington this week, and has already made the acquaintance of many members of his congregation. The congregation numbers about 100, and there is a Sunday school attached, with an enrolled membership of 250. The officers of the church are: Elder, Irwin B, Linton, and deacon, J. H. Rich- ards. ee $1.25 To Baltimore and Re- 81.25 turn vin Pennsylvania Railroad. ‘Tickets will be sold Saturday and Sunday, November 7 and 8, and will be valid for re- turn passage until Monday, November 9. Good on any train.—Advt. as ——— ‘= New Chrysanthemum. ‘Mrs. McKinley’—a magnificent, golden yellow chrysanthemum—14th Streets. Bee it, by all means.—Advt. ginticndtoy Ct bimasd s The lary and @ Don’t forget large sale of groceries, 637 Louisiana avenue, Friday, November 6, 10 o'cleok.—Advt. ‘THE OOMING POULTRY SHOW. Arranging Many of the Details of the : Interesting Exhibition. Important details. of the second annual exhibit of the National Poultry and Pigeon Association, which is to be held in Center Market Hall from January 12 to 16, 1897, were settled at a meeting of the organiza- tion at Schmid’s bird store, on 12th street, and presided over by Mr. Sam Stinemetz. It was decided to make ‘a contract with Spratt’s Patent Company to coop the show, including all necessary fables and fixtures. No premiums will be given for incubators and other poultry supplies, and a hall sep- arate from the main exhibit will be devoted to their display, and to that of eggs. It was determined to give special prizes for dressed poultry, and the announcement was made that W. A. Smith of Whitney's Point, N. Y., who makes a specialty of col- lecting freaks in the poultry line, would make an exhibit of much interest. Superintendent Jamés FE. White of the railway mail service, who is widely known as a successful poultry raiser, was elected @ member of the association. geen AMUSEMENTS, Lafayette Square Opera House.—The Daly Company continued its round of success last night at the Lafayette Square Opera House in the presentation of Sheridan's “School for Scandal,” and added another item to the favor with which it has been received in this city on the present visit. The play was given with the same com- pleteness that has characterized the other productions of the week by this company, and not only was the work of the star en- Joyable, but every member in the support combined to give an intelligent, interesting and entertaining reading of the good old comedy. Miss Rehan, of course, was ad- mirable as Lady Teazle, which, with Kath- erina in “The Taming of the Shrew,” forms probably her two best known parts. Her werk through the entire play last night was enthusiastically approved, and was up to her usual standard of efficiency. Among the support Mr. Richman as Charles Sur- face was happy in his interpretation, as was also Mr. Gresham as Sir Benjamin Backbite. The rest of the company very acceptably filled the parts assigned to them, and those who saw the production will long remember it for its real enjoy- ment. Tonight “Love on Crutches” will be given. Calvary Baptist | Chureh.—Tomorrow evening at Calvary Baptist Sunday school house the sixth annual concert of the Vaughn class will take place. The array of talent is very fine and should attract a large attendance of music lovers, as full houses are the rule with affairs under the auspices of this organization. Those who will take part include Miss Alice Judson, soprano; Miss Ella Knight, contralto; Miss Helen Calhoun, reade: Pauline 1 mann, violinist; the M F rs. Yundt, Holmes Galleher and Judson; Mr. H. D. Macfarland, tenor; Mr. Frank Gebest, pianist; Mr. David Bangs, reader, and Mr. John Nolan, bass. The Fanclulli Testimonial.—The chorus which is to sing in the testimonial concert to be tendered Professor Fanciulli at Con- vention Hall November 11 held its last parate rehearsal last night at Carroll In- stitute Hall. The numbers which were rehearsed, and which will be rendered at the concert, were groups of selections from s of “William Te Les Huge- Il Trovatore” and “Faust.” Opera c was chosen for the chorus to show y in through the reason of its bet- ter adaptability to orchestral accompant- ment. A rehearsal will be held tomorrow afternoon at % o'clock at Convention Hall, at which the three bands—the Sixth Cavar- ry, Fourth Artillery and the Marine Bands—wiil be present, as well as the monster chorus. The program for the con- cert will be yy In a few days, and the music of the chorus and bands, when com- bined with the numbers of the prominent soloists who will be heard, will make up one of the finest musical treats the national capital has ever had put before it. MISSIONARY CONVOCATION. Episcopal Gathering Reached an Ad- jourument Last Night. The missionary convocation of the cese of Washington, which met at dio- St John’s Church yesterday morning, lasted through the evening, when an adjournm At ent was reached. the afternoon jon Rev. Dr. Mackay-Smith read a thoughtful paper on the subject of system in church work. He laid special of the value of business methods in the conduct of a parish. At the evening session Rev. J. O. Tongue read a paper on “The Mission of the Convocation,” which treated of the influence each convocation ought to exert upon every parish in the diocese, if every rector in attendance at the convocation gave the proceedings the attention they should have. The convocation couid thu: bring all the rectors into touch with each other, and each could profit by the con- tact with the others, and by discussion of the best interests of the dioce The read- ing of the paper was followed by a general discussion, in which the bishop and a num- ber of others took part. eee See the Banquet Table at Gude's free flower show, 1224-26 F —Advertisement. st. Watch for special piano bargains in next Saturday's Star. E. F. Droop & Sons.—Ad. ee To Investigate Brannagan’s Death. Hartley Brannagan’s death is to be in- vestigated by the coroner, who will hold an inquest at the 4th precinct police sta- tion at 1 o'clock tomorrow. As published in yesterday's Star, Brannagan lost his life in the James Creek canal Tuesday night between 11 and 12 o'clock. ‘The police questioned all the witnesses, but could find nothing to indicate any foul play. A man who was near the canal Tuesday night sald he thought the man may have been robbed and pushed over- board, but the police could find no evi- dence in support of this theory. They did learn that he had been drinking and had started home after his companion had fallen asleep in the house of a friend. Several persons near the canal at the time heard the splash when the unfortunate man fell into the water, and they seem satisfied that he staggered too near the edge of the deathtrap and accidentally fell in. Mrs. Brannagan also thinks her husband was probably pushed overboard and Coroner Hammett will let a jury de- eide the question. ————_—_ No Discharges Merely for Political G Opinions. To the Editor of The Evening Star: In this hour of republican triumph, I wish to go on record as protesting against the discharge from government employ of men who have been guilty of no offense other than to advocate the election of the opposi-. tion ticket. Such discharges may be poll- tics, but they are a violation of the spirit of the civil service law. I believe in that law, and regret to see it brought into con- tempt. I also believe in the decent exercise of the glorious American privilege of free speech, and it is wrong and un-American to dismiss government clerks for a proper indulgence in it. Of course, where a ser- vant of the government attacks his super- jor officers, rather than the policy of a party, the case is different, but the men dismissed on Wednesday in the Treasury Department are not, I believe, charged with such offense. I repeat, I am in favor of an honest civil service law, honestly admin- istered. I am also in favor of an adminis- trative policy that will concede to a govern- ment official all the political rights any other citizen may properly exercise. AUGUST DONATH. = ———_—_ . The Last Oyster Roast. The last oyster roast of the season will be given at Marshall Hall Sunday, and preparations have been made to close the season in a style befitting the way in which the resort has been run during the long period it has been open to the public. The steamer’ Macalester will make the regular trips, and the same arrangements for com- fort and convenience that have character- ized all trips to this place of amusement will be in evidence on this, the last, excur- sicn of the season of 1896. Oysters at this season of the year are most delicious, and when eaten under the circumstances which surround the roasts at the Hall on Sundays have a flavor which is not found under any other conditions. Ladies ate especially cared for on these trips by the management, and every precaution is taken to insure their comfort and enjoyment. —_——- See the Mantel Decoration. Gude's free flower show, 1224-26 F st.—Adv. THE — NATIONAL. CAPITAL Gen. Oraighilt on’ It# Defenses and- Those of Its Approaches, Two Forts and Other Outtying Bat- teries, Protect Washington—Hamp- tom Roads ahd Fert-Monroe. In his-ennual rey to the Secretary of ‘War, Gen. CraighiN,i chigf.of engineers, in a general chapter-im regard to fortifications, makes the following brief reference to the defenses of. the national eapital: Defenses of Washington, D.C.—The ex- isting defenses comprice two forts and. their outlying. batteries. Neither is garrisoned. Both are useful for the defense of Wash- ington, but owing to the small amount available for thetr preservation both are in @ dilapidated conditton. Emplacements for two ten-inch guns on disappearing car- riages were under construction during the year, and are now practically completed. They will be completed and armed before the close of the present working season. ‘The amount expended on these two em- placements up to August 31, 1806, was $141,- 48.03. With funds appropriated in the act of June 6, 1896, one emplacement for a ten- inch gun on disappearing carriage is under construction, and, it is expected, will be ready to receive its armament by the close of the working season. Under authority granted the Secretary of War in the act of June 6, 1896, it is intended to advertise for proposals for building by contract two em- placements for eight-inch guns on disap- pearing carriages on land now owned by the United States. Defenses at These works comprise two works of the older type without outlying batteries. One of them is occupied by an artillery garri- son. The other is cared for by a civilian employe. Both are needed in the revised plans for defense. Three emplacements for ten-inch guns were completed during the year, with the exception of some minor works. They are receiving their arma- ment, and will be entirely completed before the close of the working season. Work on a battery for sixteen twelve-inch mortars has been started, and is being pushed rap- {dly to completion. It 1s expected that the platforms will be ready for their mor- tars by the close of the present working season. The amount expended for the gun displacements up to August 31, 1896, was $225,004.53. The mortar battery is ‘being constructed partly with balances of former appropriations and partly with the funds allotted from the appropriation of June 186, The amount expended to August was $46,973. Specin] Work at Fort Monroe. The concrete breakwater for the prote: tion of the beach between the Hygela Hotel and the engineer wharf has been completed at a cost cf $7,780. Its length 1s 363.6 fee! It ts in excellent condition, and has accom- plished the object for which it was bul Vhe remainder of the beach along the spit to the north of the fort, which is protected by pile and stone groins, has been filled up nd extended somewhat seaward. ‘The new ewerage system, with proper arrang: ments for supply of water for flushing, has been completed, and is now in operation. The cost up to August 31, 1806, was $40,- 183.68, of which $20,683.68 was paid by the United States. —_s—__ TO KEEP IT UP. Worthy Foreman Bixhop of the K. of L. on the Election. Most of the members of the general ex- ecutive board of the Knights of Labor who have been at the headquarters of the order in this city for some time past started today for Rochester, N. Y., to at- tend the annual convention of the Knights of Labor of America, which begins in that city Tuesday next. ‘This morning, in talking to a Star re- porter about the election, General Worthy Fereman M.%J. Bishop said: While we have not by any means given up the claim of Mr. Bryan's election the campaign has taught us one very valuable lesson. It has been of transcendent im- portance to the order of the Knights of Labor because it was conducted upon the issues laid down in the seventh, fourtecnth and sixteenth planks in our declaration of principles, and the story of the fight is the strongest testimony for good which the propaganda of our order has exercised in the ecor.omic education of the pcople. “For twenty-seven years we have sought to bring these matters squarely before the voters, and in this campaign, for the first time, we achieved our desire. The siight setback, if it proves to be so, will not be cause for lasting regret. ‘The battle is still on, and will be fought with constitutional weapons. “The lesson we draw from the result is that the organized workmen and farmers, through their higher economic education and intelligence, cast their votes accord- irgly, and were defeated, if defeat comes, by the unorganized voters, whose great bulk is made up of the ignorant, the prej- udiced and the easily frightened, especial- ly in populous communiti ‘Four more years, under a single gold andard, even when aided by the high protective tariff, we are promised, will do more to open the eyes of these deluded voters than almost any other form of edu- cation, and our efforts will still continue in the direction we have: constantly trav- eled. Even with Bryan defeated the party of American financial independence has no reason to sorrow over results. ‘The believ- ers of an income tax can be of good cheer, and the advocates of equal and exact jus tice for all classes in the community ‘can assure themselves that the time cannot long be deferred when the people will enter into their own.” —_——-—__ OVERHEAD WIRES. Is the Government Exceptea From the Law. On October 28 last The Star called at- tention to the request of the first assistant postmaster general for a permit to con- struct a telephone line of overhead wires to ccnnect the several sub-post offices of the city with the main office. The only ques- tion involved in the matter was whether the government was included in the law which prohibited the erection of any addi- tional overhead wires. The attorney for the District was asked to look into the mat- ter, and decided that there was no differ- ence, and the Commissioners were without authority of law to issue the permit. A let- ter to this effect has been sent to the first assistant postmaster general, together with a copy of the opinion‘of the attorney. The letter says: “I am unable to:perceive any distinction between the rightiof the Post Office De- partment to erect and maintain overhead wiress and the private individuals and ¢orporations to do so. Congress has committed the streets and avenues of this city to the care of the Commissioners, and in 1888 declared its pelicy against any further obstruction of those streets by overhead electric wires. No exception whatever was reserved in the law in favor of any department of the gov- ernment or of any citizen or private cor- poration. The right to erect and maintain cverhead electric wires must exist by ex- press grant of Congress. There is no ex- press grant, and I have been unable, after examination, to find: any implication of such grant that would enable you to act favorably upon -the first assistant, post- master general's requést.”” WHAT GAN CUTICURA Do? Everything that is cleansing, purifying and beau- tifying for the skin, scalp and hair of infants and children the CUTICLRA REMEDIES will do. They speedily cure itching and burning eczemas, cleanse the scalp of scaly humors, purify the blood and restore the hair. They are absolutely ¢ pure, agreeable and unfailing. Sold everywhere. Are You Thin? WHO SUFFER most from sleeplessness, nervous- ness, neuralgia, despondency, general weaknes Who are on the edge of nervous _prostration all the time? Those who are thin. Iron and bitters are only stimulants. To be cured you need a fat- making food. You want new blood, rich blood, and ‘@ strong nerve tonic. . SCOTT'S EMULSION OF COD-LIVER OIL is all this. It feeds the tlesues and strengthens the perves. 5, 1896-TWELVE PAGES LATEST JACKSOK CITY HOMICIDE. Coroner's Jury Holds John Finley for the Killing of Pollard. The coroner of Alexandria county held an inquest yesterday afternoon over the body of the colored man, John Pollard, who was shot and killed at a dance-at Roach’s Springs, near Jackson City, Monday night. The inquest was held at Jim Lewis’ house, where the difficulty occurred. John Finley, colored, who. was arrested in this city Tuesday afternoon, was present. and the evidence showed conclusively that he was the one who fired the fatal shot. A brother and several friends of the dead man testified that the assault was entirely unprovoked. Finley’s statement, which was supported by the testimony of several witnesses, wus to the effect that he had shot in self-defense. In his story to the Jury Finley said: “I came over with a party of friends in @ wagon last Monday night and we went to Jim Lewis’ house to a dance. A girl named Bertha Barnes wanted to come with us, but we ran away and left her. She came over on the electric cars and Pollard brought her up to the house. I met him later in the evening, and when we got to talking about it I told him we were much obliged for his kindness, but we were sorry that Bertha had come. “That began the trouble. He got mad at what I said ard told me he would fix me. He went home and came back with his brother and a crowd of men and found me sitting in the wagon with Lucy Bell, Bob Oliver and Bertha Barnes. Pollard came in and began to curse me and the crowd out- side threw sticks and stones through the windows, and breke all the glass in the wagon. They velled and said, ‘Let's kill him,’ and I thought they were going to do me. Pollard backed out of the door of the wagon and put his hand on his hip pocket, and I thought he was going to shoot. Just then they threw a lot of stones into the wagon and some of them hit me and I had to get out. “I went to the door, and when I saw Pol- lard standing there ‘with his hand in his pocket I pulled my gun. He made a motion to draw and then I fired, and the crowd parted and let me through. I dropped my pistol and my hat, and ran, and they began to shoot at me. I got away and came to town, und that’s all I know about it.” The statement of Pollard's brother that Finley had fired a number of times was disproved by the finding of the latter's pistol near the scene of the shooting, where he had dropped it when he ran a It showed that but one barrel had been dis- charged. The jury decided that Finley was re- sponsible for the killing, and held him for the action of the grand jury. Sheriff Palmer at once took him back to the Alex- andria jail. —— THE FIELD MONUMENT. Meeting of the Committee on Bicycle Meet Tonight. A meeting will be held at the Riges House tonight of the two committees, the press and the citizens’ organizations, which bave in charge the bicycle meet to be given next Wednesday at Columbia field, corner 17th and C streets northwest, for the benefit of the Eugene Field monu- ment fund. The meet, which was wost- poned from the Saturday afternvon before election until November 11, because of ihe interest in the latter event, promises to be much better off in the way of patronage on account of a number of well-known so- clety people who were out of the city at that time, who have signified their inten- tion of attending the meet and lending all in their power to its succ The two committees have not cea: rk, and at wi tonight’s meeting will arrange nearly all of the details connected with the affair. The prizes have been on exhibition for some Ume, and the list of entries promises some fine sport In the way of exciting and interesting races. There is si0 doubt of the entire success of the meet, and every indication points to a generous contribu- tion to the fund which is being raised in Chicago in memory of the great write ——.___ Marriage Licensen. Marriage licenses have been issued to the following: White—John E. Leyden and Hellen B. Partillo; Chas. B. Althoff and Antonio Rosenberger; Chas. J. Kappler and Isabelle Johnson; Amelius H. Morehead and Ida E. Watson; Dexter S. Hussey and Nel- Me A. Heffernan; John T. McMahon and Clara A. De Marr. Colored—Geo. T. Odrick and Rebecca Williams; Albert W. West and Susie E. Haney, both of Fairfax county, Va.; Buchanan W. Faire and Hat- ue E. Tutt; Edward Browner and Mary M. Cullen, both of Richmond, Va. —— Army Orders, Capt. Charles B. Hall, 19th Infantry, having completed the special duty assign- ed hira, has been ordered to join his proper station. The following transfers in the 9th Cav- alry have been made: Capt. Lovis H. Rucker, from Troop G to ‘Troog M, and Capt. J. A. Olmsted, from Troop M to Troop G. Maj. Charles Porter, 5th Infantry, kas been granted leave of absence for one month on surgeon’s certificate of disability. Capt. C. B. Hall, 19th Infantry, has been relieved from duty with Gen. Ruger, com- manding the department of the east. Capt. John S. Bishop, 13th Infantry, has been granted leave of absence for fifteen days. —_—.__ Naval Movements. The Boston has left Cheefoo for Che- mulpo. The New York is at the New York navy yard, and the Bennington is at San Francisco. PECSTOESIGES EESTI EO COCO ECE Catarrh Is just as surely a disease of the blood as 4s Scrofula, So say the best authorities. How foolish it ts, t to expect a cure from snuffs, inhalants, etc. The sensible course 1s to purify your blood by taking the best blood purifier, Hood's Sarsaparilla. ‘This medicine has permanently cured Ca: tarrh in a multitude of cases. It goes to the root of the trouble, which is Impure Blood. “I have been aftiicted with nasal catarrh, which caused me severe headaches nea:ly every day. After trying numerous rem dies without benefit I decided to try Hood Sursaparilla. When I had taken three or four bottles I was completely cured of the catarrh and headaches.” NN. G. EGGLES- TON, Rapid City, 8. Dak. Hood’s Sarsaparilla Is the best—in fact, the One True Blood Purifier. Hood’s Pills cure nausea, indig>s- tion, Diliousness, 4 CITY ITEMS. On Nov. 6,7 and 9. The Hygienic KNEIPP MALT COFFEE will be served FREE at the establishments of Burchard & Co., 41% st. and Pa. ave. n.w. A. A. Winfield, 1215 13% st. s.w., Emrich Beef Co., 1306 32d st. n.w. The public is cordially invited, KNEIPP MALT FOOD CO., Baltimore, Md. THEODORE HINRICHS, General Agent. no5-3t ——————— Of the thousands of victims of Consump- tion and kindred diseases in our climate a large proportion would be saved by using Baker's Cod Liver Oil, Try it. See that the label has our signature—Jno. C. Baker Co., Philadelphia. Established’ 1830. ju aa Wheeler & Wilson’s Latest No. 9. High arm, rotary motion. Only machine with ball bearings. At the beginning of this session it was selected for exclusive use in the sewing department of all of the public schools of the District. Office, 427 9th st. n.w. btw. Dand E. oc-10-s,tu,th,lm pall beer The King of Pills is Beecham's. jy8-dly KNIGHTS OF LABOR Their Determination in Regard to the Metro- politan Railroad Company. Subjects to Be Discussed at the Com- ing Amnual Convention—A Three-Cent Fare. “The Metropolitan Railway Company of this clty has either got to take back into its employment the Knights of Labor dis- charged by the directors several months ago or it will be compelled to go out of business” will be the ground taken in the report 0: the general executive board of the organization which is to be made at the twenty-seventh annual convention, which ccnvenes in Rochester, N. Y., Tues- day next. While the officers of the Knights ‘of Labor refuse to disclose anything relative to their forthcoming reports to the gen- eral assembly the statement can be made with authority that the board will lay before the general assembly a full detailed report of the troubles which the members of Street Railway Assembly of Washing- ton have had with the Metropolitan Rail- way Company and will urge that the use of the most extreme measures be resorted to ard that these will comprise the use of the boycott and interference in Con- gress with every bill introduced there which is intended to advance the interests ef the Metropolitan Company. For a Three-Cent Fare. It can also be stated that the determi- nation has already been reached to have a bill introduced into both houses of Con- gress to force the rallway companies in this city to reduce their fare to 3 cents and to give free transfers. While the lat- ter is intended mairly to injure the Metropolitan it will, of course, involve every other street raflroad company here, and will, it is certain, provoke opposition to the scheme from quarters that would perhaps remain quiet if the controversy was between the Knights of Labor and the Metropolitan Ratlw: Com; alone. Other subjects that will come before the general assembly will be the biennial ele tion of general officers to serve for the ensuing term; matters lating to national and state leg! tion, such as the free coinage of silver and the increase in the volume of greenbacks; revenue tax; gov- ernment by injunction; the government ownership of railroads; also a number otf matters relative to the general welfare which were first brought into polities by the Knights of Labor; the forming of a closer combination with the Farmers’ Ai- Mance and a number of trade unions; bet- ter organization of Knights of Labor so far as relates to railroad work, and work among seamen and many other matters 0: public int-rest, including, it is said, some affairs relating especially to local assem- blies here. The Retiring Officers. The retiring officers are Messrs. James R. Sovereign of Arkansas, general master workman; M. J. Eishop of Massachusetts, general worthy foreman; John W. Hayes of Washington, D. C., general secretary-treas- urer; editer of official journal, H. lb. Mar- tin; members of the general executive board, H. B. Martin, Minneapolis, Minn.; T. B. McGuire, Amsterdam, N. Y.: J. M. Kenny, Omaha, Neb., and ‘C. rench, Marlboro’, Mass. It is not as yet known whether ail or any of those named will again be candidates for the places they now hold, but it is the impression that if they are they will be again successful. pS Now that the base ball se: attractions for the small b are scarc they are indulging in dancerous pastimes. One of them is in the habit of jumping on the rapid transit cars. The boys not only keep the conductors in dread of a fatality, but when arrested they cost their parents a fine of from $1 to $5. son is over and Se a es ee te te ee ee ee ee a eee ROYAL } BAKING POWDER; Absolutely Pure. A cream of tartar baking powder. Highest of all in leavening strength, <latest United States Government Feod Report. AMUSEMENTS. SPECTACULAR } aso soo orm AND 100 OTHERS. RIT OF THE DAY |_—___ MISS PHILADELP RIA Is delighting crowded houses at the rf fu) fi NEW NATIONAL THEATER, NEXT MONDAY—ONE WEEK, Maurice Bar W. J. Le Mox Leslie Allen, Henry Bagge, ©. A. Smiley, Edward Coleman, i J. W. Wooderson, James R. Smith, H. J. Holliday, Edith Crane, Eva Vincent, Alice Gordon, ROARING ND OPERA HOUS! o> KERNAN & RIFE, Managers. WEEK COMMENCING NOV. 2. ‘Wednesday—MATINEES-Saturday at 2. RETURN OF EVERYBODY'S FAVORITE, The White Slave. The Masterwork of the Renowned Playwright, BARTLEY CAMPBELL, “Mage cre roya! raiment when worn for virtue’s SKCUPERB CAST. 40-JUBILER SINGERS —40 Beale of prices—Z5e., We., Ze. and 1: Note—A good Reserved Seat on first floor, 2c, ‘The Next Attraction—Charlgs A. Blaues's| “A BAGGAGE GHECK.”” ho2-t ERNAN’S LYCEUM THEATER. K ALL THIS WEEK, THE BOSTON HOWARD ATIENAEUM STAR SPEGIALTY GO. ‘The most complete Vaudeville organization in ex- istence. Next Week—MORRIS’ 20TH CENTURY MAIDS. n02-6t_ CLING PARK, 1406-8 N. ¥. AVE. caret scie resort in city.” Now is the best tine of the year to learn to ride; good clay track: com- petent instructors; electric lighted; complimen- tary lessons to ladies. Open every day and even- ‘except Sunday, Bring your friends. a2 TALL CAN LEARN WHO TRY. POSTPONEMENT Grand Bicycle Race R THE EUGENE FIELD MONUMENT FUND, SonUMBTA FIELD, 17TH AND C STS. N.W., TO Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2 p.m., Under the patronage of the Washington Star and Post. Mr. tC. Bone, Mr. Rudolph Kuuffirwnn, g Noyes. ‘TICK! 50. CTS. RESERVED SEATS, $1.00. REN, 25 CTS. BOXES, $5.00. ins and cycl Btay: id 3 a sprays, douches and atomizers Use “Hyomei” in Public. If your Asthma or Bronchitis make breathing bard; if “stopped up” with « coumon Cold or Catarrh, remember that BOOTH’S HYOMET POCKET INHALER, the Australan Dry-Air treatwent, Cures by Inhalation. 1858 Second street, San Diego, Cal., May 27, 1896. Your Pocket Inhaler hax shown itself « record breaker in heading off and stopping colds this year. Rev.) C. W. MAGGART. Price, $1.00. For sale Grogrints everywhere. “Extra bottle “H, inhalant at druggists, G0 cents. Hyomel Balm, « wonderful healer, 25 cents, Sell- ing agents, 3. @ W. S. Thompson, oc22-th, tf 708 15th st., Washington. SOSOO095000666 0064665005588 = am AMUSEMENTS. Friday, Nov. 6, 8 p.m., Vaughn Class Concert. Calvary Baptist S.S. House, STH AND H STS. NW, ts, 25e.; to be had at door. ate VERA HOUSI Matinee Saturday, MISS ADA REHAN AND Augustin Daly’s Company, REPERTOIRE. TONIGHT. . LOVE ON Ont 1" AS Ye" LIKE I SCHOOL PUR SCANDAL, TAMING (OF THL SHE W Te. $l and $1.0. Admission, SOc. noS-24tf Ss EXTRA. SEATS NOW ON SALP. WEEK BEGINNING MO} NOV. 9 CYCLONIC e Marie Dressler, Richard ©: Greensfelds Nic Marle Ge La Peti CHORUS AND RALLET Evenings at 5. it “WHY DON'T you?" In J. 3. MeNally's Farce, A GOOD THING, AT THE ACADETIY THIS WEE dicated Nov. ITAN 9 RY MR. H. G! METROPOL MD { LW 1's. Mele IL TROVATORE. Regular Theater Prices, the Entire Week at METZEROTI'S. At Mutinees Daily. THE GREAT SCEMC PRODUCTION WORLD.” MIDNIGHT —PEREV ELBCTION DAY Mt CoMe Mit. JOS. CULLEN CCPOR AND SOLOTS ~ BANJO. rx One of the sights of = 12.0005. Sos E jc every evening. — “f HART DRT mbb-Stf ase = ‘Take F street cars.” LECTURES. _ Last Grand Oyster Roast Of the Season Marshall Hall, Sunday, November 8. fat 1 Mall af ves Tth st. w urning, acalester Te pm. BR Steam a.m. and land 5 p.m. leaves th ND-TRIP FAR CENTS TP cts, INVITED, E me LLY J neh. St Falls Church, Fort Myer, Arlington. Electric cers from cor. 13 and Penna, ave. Commuters’ tid tes, f Washington. re W.. A. and - Special Course or Scientific Lectures On Electricity. Twenty lectures, in popslar form, entertaint insteuctive and elaborately illustrated. “Xx” a ts, cooking by electricity he audi iliustrations, in 9. TICK, ELECTRIC , 39 B st. ow. line in vicinity ensely, $10.00, THE BLISS SCH: Bliss building, Nos. ocls-1m EXCURSIONS, ETC. Steamer [iacalester MOUNT VERNON, Tomb of Washington, Dally (except Sunday), At 10 a.m., returning reach the cit FARE, ROUND Tk § dinission to grounds, 25 cents. 3 SAFE ON THE STEAMER. on admission coupon, for sale at wharf and Will also make river landings as far as Glymont, stopping for freight and pursengers both ways, For churtezs. ete., apply at office of steamer Mucal« ester. ocl-tt . OF, = at 2:50 p.m Northbound, Portsmouth. = 80 a.m.| Ar. Alexandria. Portsinouth.8:00 a.m.) Ar. Wusbiugtoi a to Chamberlin’s new bot thes Large anf Sonseie heated by luxurious rooma heated by steam gpd “Bteed “4 = gy 4 ing room service is a”la carte, aud is sup: ied from the best that the markets of ‘ashington and Norfolk afford. at U. 8. Express office, S17 e;. S18, 1421 Penusyl- vania avenue; B. and 0. ard Virginia Beach will find inost attractive route, insuring & come ‘The thie 6: . ticket office, corner ABth street and New York avenue, and om Ddoard stea where time table. map, etc, can also be ‘Any other information desired will be fur Bishet on ication to the under at the wharf, foot of 7th st... Washe Fee No. 750.