Evening Star Newspaper, January 18, 1897, Page 9

=— = = = ene Ses Peres ee. ' WASH, B, WILLIATIS, Furniture, &c., 7th and D Sts. ‘ Cut Sale “ Carpets Ever Inaugurated! mal the Carpet val- rs. We have cut ~ competition. Every jz saving to you. Sean Greatest ‘urpets that were Finest Quality $1 Good Tapestry Brussels. Were TOe., sewed, laid and lined. for Te. Tapestry Brussels, sew- ed, laid and lined. C. for ce. Tapestry Brussels, 65 SEWED, LAID and LINED. C, for $1.05 Tapestry Brussels. 75 SEWED, LAID and LINED. for $1.55 Body Brussels, SEW- O5° $1 ED, LAID LINED. Body Brussels, LAID and LINED. for $1 SEWED, for Best Quality Wilton Vel- GO veh Nor atte” and stains, 3 $1.65. SEWED, LAID ow & Ha ‘arpets. Sewed, laid ai $1 25 WASH. B._ WILLIAIIS, Fu ‘urniture, &c., 7th & D sts. eee t aks and Company prevail on all fi ale! ““Record-bres $ announce a Clearance Sale of broken lots “¢ preparatory = to stock-tak- : 3 ing. Tomor- row we of- = fer: = $2. $1.50 and $1 = White Sbirts— = slightly solled—for $ > 4 54 50c. : = aes . 2 $l and $1.5 Fancy Shirts, with & : separate cuffs —for Z 65¢. = 9c. and $1 Fancy Shirts—for = = A48c. z 30c. Underwear— B4 for > $ 3d4c. ¢ $ not Bs last longer ~ than tomor- KA & row—for the 3 lots are small — the + values big 3 Zand the 3 prices very low. + Saks and Company, “Saks’ Corner.” See ce —Lowest Prices ring HORSE BLANKETS, CARRIAGE ROBES, STABLE TOOLS, « We have the largest and most in Washington—at than New York prices. # S, BE Fine Harness, Trunks, &c., 31328 F St., Near Ebbitt. i ® “Phone 1636. VEGPODE OOS OVE DI GOTO ODS i Fine Turnouts For Hire by the Month, ( also by the day and trip. . Lorses a specialty. ( ( DOWNEY’S ( INABLE PRICES. ( Model Stables, 120-18 Ba STREET. "Phoue 555. JalG ant ae Why Willa Man Waste this hard-earned money on made clothes, factory they invariably are? a little more for OWEN-MADE S-They ace most economical becanse wear longest—ft best—and have they vidual style. OWEN, Tailor, 423 11th St. 4e26-1m,12 Typewriters And Typewriter Supplies for all, Our New Hammond is the wonder of the age. No better work produced by any other machine John C. Parker, % 4s jalt Ifa =o 617-619 7th st. n.w. DYSPEPSIA POSITIVELY CURED—GROVER GRA. ham's Remedy is a specific, Instant relief and per mancat cure guaranteed. ‘Thompson’ 708 15th st. Write Grover Graham Go, Sereurghs Y., for pamphlet. HYOME!I” — BOOTH’S POCKET — eps badd GON, 703 15th st. aw, Se ap22-w,(am-ly SEEKING HARMONY Eastern Musicians See a Way Out of Existing Complications. EXPERIENCES WITH LABOR BODIES A Federal Union of Craftsmen to Be Formed in Washington. OTHER NEWS OF LABOR The officials of the American Federation of Labor have been advised that Local League of Musicians No. 17 of Baltimore has decided to ask for a charter from and to unite with the A. F. of L. This action of the Baltimore organization is expected to put an end to quarrels which have existed among the musicians of that city for many years. Technically speaking it is with the new American Federation of Musicians that Local League No. 17 has formed its closest associations, but the latter body has its charter from the American Federation of Labor. and all its affiliated bodies are en- titled to every right and privilege that the parent organization grants to the body which is superior in authority to its re- spective local union. it is thought that the action of the Bal- timore local will have much effect upon the musicians in the entire eastern section cf the country, where a union whose head- quarters are in New York has heretofore regulated the scale of prices and such other matters as are usually regulated under the laws of organized labor societies, It is understood that by casting its lot with the American Federation of Labor Local No. 17 becomes entitled to sole recog- nition in Baltimore as an affiliated body with the national labor body. : This makes the condition of affairs rather complicated. The Musical Union of Balti- more, the oldest and most affluent body of professionals in that city, is a part of the local Federation of Labor, because it sends delegates to the German Central Labor Union, which organization in turn has dele- gates to represent it at the Baltimore Fed- eration of Labor. Until Local League No. 17 came into ex- istence the Musical Union held a_ charter from the Federation of Labor. The new society succeeded after a time in obtaining recognition from the American Federation of Labor and this precipitated a conflict, the result of which was that both organiza- tions lost their charters. The Musical Union quickly recaptured its labor attach- ment by sending delegates to the German Central Labor Union, and thus outgen- eraled the Local League for the time being, at least. Musicians Form a Federation. In the meantime many locals of the Nu- ticnal League of Musicians clamored for affiliaiton with the American Federation of Labor. Their delegates continually made these demands at the annual con- ventions of the A. F. of L., but without avail. The result of this futile conten- tion was the formation of the American Federation of Musicians, the object of which was affiliation with the American Federation of Labor. The national officers of the laiter, it is said, approved the move- ment, and it was brought to a successful issue at Indianapolis during the recent con- vention of the American Federation of La- bor. Locals of the National League throughout the country were at once importwned to go with the new organization, and the west- ern league subordinates flocked fnto the fold without the siightest hesitancy. Sub- sequent developments convinced the Bal- imore people that the wisest course they could pursue would be to become a part of the American Federation of Labor, as it would not only give them the co-operation of the local federation, but also opened a way for the healing of differences which have for so long existed between the local league and the Musical Uni The league local made application for and was granted a charter by the American Federation of Musicians. At the recent convention of the American Federation of Labor a resolution was adopted making it obligatory upon members to recognize its affiliated organizations only. It was fur- ther decided that in view of several in- stances where this obligation was not ob- served all organizations connected with the American Federation of Labor deny recognition to any musical organization not directly affiliated with the A. F. of L. An Agreement Likely. In consequence of this action the connec- tion of the Musical Union of Baltimore with the Federation, through the Central Labor Union, becomes void and makes the possibility of the two unions being brought to an understanding ail the more possible. Members of Local No. 17 say they are willing to bury the hatchet, as are also, it is stated, a number of those belonging to the Musical Union, and they all concede that it will better the condition of the musicians of Baltimore to have all enrolled under one banner. The locals in the various cities do not wish it to be understood that they have left the National League, but they contend itis perfectly proper for them to be a part of two organizations at the same time, and ferty of them have already asked tor Fed- eration charters. It is stated, however, that the executive commitiee of the National League of Mu- siclans takes an entirely different view of the matter, and that a fight will undoubt- ediy ensue. It is an interesting condition of affairs, and the outcome is regarded with some apprehension by some of the league locals. Seeking Co-Operation. The committee on organization which was appoirted at the last meeting of the Central Labor Unior met last Saturday evening with a similar committee from the Buildirg Trades Council at Electri- cal Workers’ Hall, 508 llth street north- west. Mr. C. F. Lacey of the Operative Plasterers’ Union presided, with Mr. J. J. Crowley of the Granite Cutters’ Union as secretary. Mr. Milford Spohn, president of the Cen- tral Labor Union explained the purposes for which the committee was appointed, after which the ways and means by which the labor interests of the District could be more thoroughly organized and har- monious were considered. It was concluded to actually engage in a campaign of agitation and education by holding a series of open meetings, which the unorganized will be induced to attend. These meetings will be held under the joint auspices of all the organizations afflll- ated with the Central Labor Union, and will be addressed by the best local speak- ers, but also by those of a national repu- tation who visit Washington from time to time as officials of the American Federa- tion of Labor. It was aancunced that the initial meet- ing of the series would be held on Satur- day evering, January 30, in Central Labor Union Hall, in Typographical Temple, un- der the immediate auspices of the Bakers and Confectioners’ Union. The meeting will be addressed by President Weissman of the Bakers and Confectioners’ Interna- tional Union, and other speakers of na- tional reputation. While the meeting is called by the bakers, all wage workers, whether organized or unorganized, are in- vited to attend. A Federni Union to Be Formed. The con.mittee also concluded to organize a federal union, which will be composed ex- clusively of those of the unorganized crafts and those of miscellaneous vocations. Any one engaged in legitimate business will be eligible to membership in these federal unions. The purpose of these organiza- tions, it was stated, Is to combine as far as possible those of the crafts who as yet are not in a condition to organize separate- ly. The membership of these federal unions will thus be brought Inte touch with or- ganized labor, ard will at all times have the support of the uniors connected with the Central Labor Union and Building Trades Council. The committee will make @ full report at the meeting this evening of the Central Labor Union, and will recom- mend that the matter be referred to Or- ganizer Weber, with instructions to proceed to organize as determined by the commit- tee. ns, secretary-t > Carriage and Ws Makers’ Assem! held a red letter mesting Saturday cvening THLE Ae OE HPSS THE EVENING STAR, MONDAY,.JANUARY 18, 1897-12 PAGES, and adopted resolutions protesting against the practice said to be carried out by so. of the business men of the city in having their work done outside the District. ease re aay ERROR IN JUDGMENT. Explanation of the Blue Line Acei- dent Saturday Night. A collision occurred between a Royal Blue Line express train and a local train on the Reading road, near Skillman, N. J., Saturday night, in which a dozen person: were more or less injured. Investigation shows that the bi e for the accident lies with William Ashton of Bound Brook, the engineer of the accommodation. His train, running east, reached Skillman at 7:11 o'clock, and there took the long siding to get out ef the way of the express, which came along six minutes later. This side track extends for more than half a mile, but instead of stepping on it after he reach- ed it he ran its full length, and had his engine, tender and the forward end of the express car on the main line, when the ex- press was seen coming on behind him. If, when he realized what he had done, he had put on a full head of steam, he might have run ahead and kept out of the way, but instead he tried to back in on ihe siding again. This latter act was impracticable, as there is a spring switch at that point, which automatically closed the main line after each pair of wheels had passed, and at the last moment, instead of dashing ahead before the Royal Blue train, he told Mahlon Dickinson, the baggage master, to turn the switch so that he could back. Then came the crash. DicKinson was crushed almost’ out of human shape in the wreck, but still lived when they took him out. The tenders of both engines were crumpled as though made of paper, and the two forward cars of the express and the other locomotive were derailed. Then the express car, which carried a quantity of mail, took fire and burned to ashes, another engine arriving just in time to pull the rest of the train out ef danger. The mail bags were saved by the train crews. James Devlin, one of the Royal Blue firemen, was found in a brook, badly scald- ed, tairty feet away, having been thrown that far by the shock. Superintendent Tomlinson said that the damage to rolling stock would amount to about $10,000, and declared that, though Engineer Ashton had been running on the Toad for ten years or more, he would doubtless be discharged for his gross care- lessness. AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN Edes’ Mill Utterly Destroyed by a Local Notes of General and Especial Interest to All Sorts of People. Edes’ mill, as it was widely known, one of the old landmarks of this section of the District, is no longer standing, having cavght fire Friday shortly before midnight and being totally destroyed. No attempt has been made to estimate the loss, as the buildirg was in a somewhat dilapidated concition. No one knows just how the fire originated, but it is supposed to have been cevsed by mischevious boys or by tramps who tcok refuge in the structure during the night. The blaze illuminated the heav- ens for many miles around, and engine company No. 6 and truck B started out to the scene, but gave it up. The old mill was located about two and a half miles from town, on what is knowr as the low grounds, between the canal and the river, nearly opposi' the intersection of the Canal and New Cut roads and somewhat to the rear of the famous old residence of Bull Frizzell. The mill was erected many years before the construction of the Chesa- peake and Ohio canal, and was fed from water power coming from the Little Falls over the low grounds. It was at one time one of the leading mills, but of late has been deserted and lying idle and a refuge for the homeless. Though there has been s‘me ‘crt of a superstition about the old stcne building being haunted, a colored club scme time ago used it as a headquar- ters. Fraternal Visit. Little. Falls Lodge paid a fraternal visit to Independent Lodge, No. 14, Independent Order of Good Templars, at its last regular meeting Friday evening. The large ha!l was filled with members of the order from all over the city, and the meeting was ex- tremely interesting. Petitions were drawn up to be sent to Senators Quay and Mc- Millan, urging the passage of Senate bills ‘8076 and 188%, which will be signed by mem- bers of the order throughout the District. For the good of the order a Program was rendered in which Mrs, Alfred Wilkenson, Misses Harner, Sherrer, Parker, Taylor, Daniels, Messrs. Binstead, Walmer, Morri- son, Russell, Borby, Phelps, Coleman and Parsons took part. At the conclusion of the meeting the lodge invited its visitors to the banquet hall, where an abundance of refreshments were served. Condition of Canal, Though the season of the canal has just closed, preparations are being made for the improvement of the waterway and its open- ing early next spring. The waterway has gone through the past season with only one break, the expense of repairing which was not so great. Mr. George L. Nicolson, the manager, and Mr. J. Graham Pearce. the Paymaster of the canal company, are now making an inspection of the waterway. The water has been drawn off the greater Part of the canal, and the inspection is being made on horseback, the manager while on the trip paying some attention to the seining of the canal for the bass, Ac- cording to reports received here from the inspection the waterway, as far as inspect- ed, up to within a point near Williarnsport, is in better condition than it ever was, and unless there are some heavy rises in the Potomac will stand through the winter without a single break. Through a Window. Harry Honesty, colored, a driver by trade, was arrested Saturday night at the K street market by Policeman Connors, on charges of destroying private property and with throwing missiles. The prisoner, who was taken to the Police Court this morning, became involved in an altercation with an- other colored man by the name of Frank King, which ended up in a fight. ‘This oc- curred at 30th and M streets, and the af- fair wound up by Honesty catching King and throwing him through a plate glass window of Brace’s drug store. He man- aged to elude arrest for nearly a week by staying away from his usual haunts. Notes. Mr. A. W. Ward of 1236 83d street, a well-known business man, is lying seriously ill at his residence, having suffered a severe attack of paralysis Friday evening, it being much worse than a similar stroke recelved some months ago. : The many friends of Policeman James Conlon will be glad to learn that the con- dition of his wife is reported as being very much improved. Clara E. Hurst has bought of Willlam W. Frazier, at an unnamed consideration, lots 10 and 11, block 8, of the Whitehaven subdivision of the Palisades of the Po- tomac. George U. Morris Post, No. 19, of this place will pay a fraternal visit to Kit Car- son Post, No. 2, on the evening of January Invitations have been issued by the Véne- tian Club for its opening reception Wedres- day evening, January 27, at the Potomac Boat Club, foot of 31st street, which will be an informal affair. The invitations are very neat and attractive in design and ap- pearance. Mr. Dantel Daley of 1524 33d street is con- fined to his home with an attack of the ip. There was one male accommodated with lodgings last evening at the police station. ———.__ Attended the hinx Club Banquet. The last monthly banquet of the Sphinx Club, the well-known New York organiza- tion, whose membership is confined to ad- vertisement writers, was held at the Wal- dorf, and was largely attended. M. M. Gillam was toastmaster. There was a débate on the question, “Impurity in ad- ”* Among the ts club were Mr. George A. Lewis of Saks it this Glty: Br. George We Miller its sence city; Mr. B r, its secre- tary, and Mr. M, A. Jen@es. tion of such a pulling woud enhance value of hol in the neigh- | Sorhood, Iwill per million “JOE” WILLARD DEAD (Continued €rom “Fiitrd -Page:) whos the Severe illness which he suffered about riod mentioned he has been almost ntly an invalid, and with appar- ently no thought® save those of «devotion for his only son.; * A Large Bond Owner.. In’addition to his large property interests in this city it is,paid that Mr. Willard at one time was the largest individual owner of United States bonds, and that at one period his incomé? from the interest on there bonds aloné dmounted to $37,000 each quarter. In i892 Mr. Henry A. Willard decded to his son, Henry K. Willard, the half interest he heid in Willard’s Hotel property. For a long time the property had been in litigation and the suit was finally settled by an order of court requiring the property to be sold at auction so the pro- ceeds could be divided. The auction sale was a memorable one. Mr. Joseph Willard seated himself in a chair in front of the building, evidently intending to camp there until he had won the fight. His competi- tor in bidding was Mr. H. K. Willard. The Property was finally knocked down to Mr. Joseph Willard for $606,000. He thereupon became sole owner of the property and a long and somewhat bitter contention came to an end. Like all wealthy men, he had his peculiarities in regard to the handling and the Keeping of his money. He had no bank account in this eity, but kept his moncy mainly in a bank in New York city, of which he was said to have been a large stockhclder. « He never adopted the custom which is now practically universal of using blank checks, but wrote out in full all checks, which he drew on pieces of blank paper, which were of uniform size, but much smaller both in length and in width than the average bank check. He was also some- what peculiar in his method of taking care of his property. He seldom, especially in later years, erectéd any new building. The buildings already erected, however, he kept in a good condition, painting them inside and out, and making other necessary re- pairs, Lut attempting no further improve- ments. He owned the property at the northeast corner ef Pennsylvania avenue and 14th street, which is now improved by @ modern building, but the ground was leased from Mr. Willard by the Baltimore and Ohio Rajiroad Company, and the build- ing was erected by that corporation. The building cn Pennsylvania avenue between 14th and 15th streets, where his office was lo:ated. is probably one of the oldest in the city, ana it stands today wearing prac- Ulcally the same appearance as it did when it was erected in the year 1708 by Mr. John Tayloe. This was one of the first hotels in the city. “Joe” Willard, as he was generally refer- red to in life, was one of the most interest- ing men in Washington. Countless stories are told bf his eccentricities. Many of them were doubtless fictions, pure and simple, but the best of them are true, and give a better insight into the man’s character than a mere description could do. He was a shrewd, calculating business man, and rarely, if ever, got the short end of a frans- action. The result of his close attention to affairs and the utter lack of any extrava- gance in his tastes and daily life was shown in the accumulation of a fortune that made him one of the wealthiest of all the men who have made their money in this city. A prominent banker said today that he had no doubt Mr. Willard was worth at least $3,000,000 in giltedged real estate and se- curities. éz His Home on Fourteenth Street. For years he lfyed»practically alone in his unpretentious home* on 14th street. The house is an old-fashioned three-story brick, especially noticéable’for its rather shabby entrance from a simple wooden stoop. The front door is sereerted behind stout shut- ters; which have always been kept closed, so that the house atmost looked’as though it was unoccupjed..|No one who did not know the owner jand! his peculiarities would ever have dreanted that it was occupied by one of the richest men in Washington. His menage wes:pjain to the last degree, and it is said by those who have been in- side the house thaf‘it was no more attrac- tve from that’pofnt of view than it 1s from. the street, . Comparatively . few. peo- Ble éver “sucteededin crossing the” thresh- Qld, however. Most of those who called, no matter how important their business might be, were received on the front door- step, and their stay even there was never allowed to run on very long. His visitors were met with more or léss courtesy, but Mr. Willard was soon bowing them away. It has always been understood that he ept a large amount of ready money about the house. He had no dealings with any of the local banks, and kept his account, al- ways a large one, with one of the leading New York institutions. Whenever bills Were presented to him at his house he would pay them in cash, even if they ran up into the thousands. He would leave his visitor standing at the door. He would go inside for a moment, and returning, would put a bunch of greenbacks in the man’s hand and wave him off without further ado. Mr. Willard lived in such seclusion in the later years of his life that, though his was one of the best-known names in Washing- ton, very few of the younger men of the city knew him .by sight. His face was somewhat striking. He had regular feat- ures that indicated a strong character. He was always clean shaved. In his mid- dle age he was regarded as one of the hand- somest men of Washington, Stories About His Dealings. Mr. Willard was a curious may in all his dealings with his fellow men. He was al- ways regarded as honest to the last degree, but che was hard as nails. When he once started after a man there was little chance of tis letting up. For many years he was at outs with his two brothers, and many are the stories that are told of the lengths to which he went to embarrass efther one or both of them in their business dealings. Happily, these feuds were settled two or three years ago, and the last years of Jo- sephis life were spent in relations of amity and cordiality with his brothers. As is generally known, Mr. C. C. Willard owns pretty much all the property on the south side of F street between 13th and 14th: streets. Adjoining the Ebbitt House on the east Is a:little strip that was for- merly owned by an Alexandria man. C. C. Willard was dickering for its purchase when “Joe” stepped in and bought it for himself, not because he wanted it, but simply to keep his brother from getting it. All the efforts Mr. C. C. Willard could ever make to get possession of that little piece of land were fruitless, and his ‘hopes of ex- tending the Ebbitt in that direction never materialized, It is said that on one occasion Caleb Wil- lard was preparing to make. some repairs to his buildings on F street, and the work- men dumped all their mortar-and bricks in the rear of Joe Willard’s little strip of ground. Sometime during the night the latter was inspecting the property for his own information. He ram across the bricks and mortar, and: spent @ fats part of the night dumping -ak~the former into the latter. One of Joe Willgrd’s choice pieces of property is the } <i the northwest corner pull of 14th and F gi It would. be an ideal site for an officé\bullding, ‘but it has lain idle ever since it\i¢gmpe into’ his possession, though no one, how mahy fine offers he has refused. t/M Surroufded by a high board fence. Sevel lard was offered said to be the oe fést price ever put on real estate in this- Best ris aes On one occasion a pr hase: went to Mr. Willard and said that he would like to bugthgt ccrner, “How ‘much Soult, you. be willing to give?” asked: Mre “Willard; “who always started out as he. willing to dicker, though, Ju. gpint of fact, he never did sell. ae casioe i “How would it do if I should agree to cover it cver witwsifver dollars?” “On edge?” r. Willard, quickly. The deal was not’consummated. At another time a well-known: business man approached on_the subject. z “Is there a ‘for fale’ sign on the fence?” as! — Mr. Willard... . ‘oO Hag any one told you it-1s.for sale?” 0 - : “Have you ever.,recelved: & communica- oe from me asking for a big?’ No.” ie “Then what right have you te bother me on the sub; pat note es Again Mr. Wiltard was approached the representative of a syndicate that had gone so far as to have plans for a building made. "Oh. yes, 1 would sell,” he replied, Lae our figure’ R “Well, in view of the foct that the erec: the T will part with it for a dollars.” Exit would-be a Mr. Willard always said that the reason she would not sel! or improve the property was that there was an Italian fruit seller ‘who had his stand there and he did not .want to disturb him. His Joke on the Doctors. Another interesting story of him has reference to his lot on the east side of 14th street between New York avenue and H street. He would never improve the property in any way, and as it was above grade every rain brought down a lot of mud onto the sidewalks of the neighbors. They protested to such an extent that Mr. ‘Willard was finally compelled by the au- thorities to take down a disreputable fence that surrounded it and to improve it In other ways so that it would be less of a nuisance. He said he would get even with the neighbors, and he did. He turned the property over to a marble cutter, who covered the place with tombstones. The joke is better appreciated when it is said that pretty much every house in the vicin- ity is occupied by a medical man. They never have appreciated the humor of the ineident. Mr. Willard often had checks cashed by lIccal banks, sometimes, of course, for very large sums. He would go up to Riggs Bank and if the amount he wanted was $10,000 he would write out a check on his New York bank on any little slip of paper he had in his pocket, the edge of a piece of newspaper or the blank page from the back of a book. Then he would lay down $10,000 in government bonds and ask that they be held as security until his check was paid. He was invariably told that no security was necessary, but just the same every time he had a check cashed he always put down the amount in government bonds. That his bank account was a large one was shown when he purchased H. K. Wil- lard’s share in the Willard Hotel. He wrote out a check for $300,000, a thing which not evcry millionaire could do off- hana. Mr. Willard’s son has already become well and favorably known. He is ex- tremely popular, both here and in Virginia. He has hosts of friends, who admire him for his many fine qualities. The son has made a prominent place for himself in Virginia, and has taken an active part in the politics of the old dominion, having served the Fairfax district in the legisla- ture. Mr. Willard was for a great many years a pewholder at the New York Avenue Pres- byterian Church, and while he was never known as a particularly charitable man, it is said that he frequently gave goodly sums to the support of the church. CHARGES AGAINST OFFICERS Policemen Who Must Meet Some Serious Allegations. Testimony Before Trial Board Re- garding Evans and Foley—The Witnesses Who Appeared. “He was in a semi-comatose condition when he came to my house.” This is what Mrs. Louisa Lamb said when called upon to give evidence before the trial board this morning in the case of Policemen Evans and Foley of the eighth precinct, who .were on trfal on eharges preferred against them by Lieut. Amiss of the first precinct, as heretofore published in The Star. The woman's statement referred to Policeman Evans, to whom she frequently referred as the larger of the two men. In explanation of this so-called semi-comatose condition Evans claimed it was due to an overdose of an opiate that had been prescribed for him by a physician. The charges, as already stated, were based on complaint made by Lieut. Amiss. Sergt. Moore had made the report to the lieutenant, and on the night in question Evans was in the first precinct station. This morning at 10:30 o'clock the trial board, composed of Capt. Austin and Lieuts. Swindells and Heffner, met at Lieut. Kelly's station, on New Jersey avenue. The meeting was behind closed doors, the -public being excluded. This was done be- cause of a rule of the Commissioners which shields policemen from the public when they are accused of wrongdoing. Despite the efforts made today to keep the trial se- cret most of the facts leaked out. It was testified that on Thursday of last week, at the time Mrs. Lamb says he was in a semi-comatose condition, Evans went to the house of the woman, No. 1359 Ohio avenue, an alleged house of ill-fame. It was also alleged that he was intoxicated. So far as Policeman Foley was concerned, no charge of intoxication was preferred against him. It was charged against him that on Monday of last week, four days after Evans’ first visit, he (Foley) went to the house in company with Evans and “aided and abetted Evans in his notorious conduct in procuring money from Louisa Lamb.”” In this complaint it was also al- leged that Evans was under the influence of liquor. The Witnesses. Nine witnesses were present jor . the prosecution and possibly a dozen for the Geferse. 3 When the case was called Messrs. Oscar and Edwin Nauck appeared as counsel and entered pleas of not guilty for their clients. Evans and Foley lad been part- ners in the precinct, had been together in the “Division,” so it was charged, and they agreed to a consolidation of their ceses, avoiding a repetition of some of the testimony. Mrs. Lamb was called in by the trial board. She is a matronly looking wo- man of uncertain age, and her appearance was that of a worker in a reform move- ment rather than the keeper of a house of the kind alleged. Louisa was sworn in the usual way, and in a mild manner she went on to explain the conduct of the ac- cused officers. She began by telling of the appearance of Evans, the big policeman, in the semi-comatose condition on Thurs- day. He had money, though, and the fact that he appeared irresponsible did not re- sult in his being turned over to a@ policeman or sent toa _ hospital. But he was permitted to enter and spend his money as lavishly as if he had been a millionaire. According to her statement, the officer, who was her guest, remained over night and then the next day. When ske had finished telling of his conduct she was questioned about Officer Foley. She was unable to identify him, but a man who looked very much like him came to her house on Monday. There was a third party in the trarsaction, whose name may figure in a future Proceeding. This man, who, it was charged, was Foley, exhibited his badge and advised her to return to Evans some of the money. In this connec- tion it came cut that Evans had $6) when he went to the house. Of this amount he spent $31, and his claim was that he was robbed of the $29. Mrs. Lamb made a de- tailed explanation of the manner in which he had spent his money. “He sent the chambermald out for cock- tails,” was one way in which she said he spent it. So far as hi i aeoneaaene is claim that he was concerned, she made an em- phatic and positive denial. Se &nd Policeman Schuyler, whe hed oot Evans, were also there as witnes Were some officers from the eighth pre cinct. man who answered the Referring to the description of Foley, the woman said his and he was not eee Wee weallemenly, under the infiuen: could tell, He merely sivised: kay 43 Ne fund money and avoid trouble.: She re- Soatten ee Lol Riles she first made not know anything of Evans’ identity. == The Defense. ‘When she had finished her testimony others were called, and finally, when the Prosecution had rested, counsel for the defense made their showing. “There seems to be nothing against Mr. Foley,” counsel remarked, and then wit- nesses were called. i i H a z 3 ‘ H Fully go per cent of those compelled to wear glasses have a different vision in each eye. Occa- sionally one eye is nearsighted while the other is farsighted. Letting them go through life in that way is like hitching an old horse and a colt to- gether, and you can well imagine the wear and tear on the nervous system and v = have your eyes tested by a skilled oculist. offer you this service free of charge. require glasses we can fit You should We Should you and ion. you accurately scientifically at the lowest prices possible to name, Excellent glasses as low as a dollar. M°ALLISTER & CO., Scientific Opticians, 1311 F St. saad Don’t rest a minute until you have been in and sounded the opportunities offered by our great : Semi-Annual Clearance Sale. We are in dead earnest. The regular prices have fallen away to almost nothing. Every small lot of Furniture—of Carpets—of Draperies—is in- cluded in the offering, which gives you a chance to buy the very best that is made at peices that really do not cover the cost. Sale with us means a clearance—quick and sure But a Clearance —and these are quick and sure prices, Hoeke, Furniture--Carpets--Draperies, Cor. Pa. Ave. and 8th Street. What it Means. The crowds that daily throng our store show that the peo- ple know a good thing when they see it. We endeavor every day to give substantial evidence that we are not tn- mindful of their patronage. Working on the broad principle of enlightened selfishness, we know that we serve ourselves best by serving the public most. To please the great public—the power that makes or mars us all—our best energies are bent, our highes Our present attraction skill engaged. is a Sack Suit to-order for a We are making space for our spring goods, hence this Mertz and Mertz, New “Era” Tailors, -. 906 F St. N.W. nominal price. also knew enough to state his grievances, whether real or imaginary, to his brother officer. Naturally enough, Policeman Foley wanted to help him out, and he thought he was doing nothing wrong by going to the woman and acting as advisory counsel. Had Evans departed without any further contention the charges may never have been brought. It is thought the trial will be finished this afternoon, and that the copy of testimony will reach the Commis- sioners this week. —>—_—— NILSSON MADE A NEW RECORD. Cut Down Over a Minute Jee Donog- hue’s Time for Five Miles. The races at the Convention Hall Ice Palace were brought to a close Saturday, one event being given in the afternoon and two in the evening. At 3 o'clock in the af- ternoon the race was for a half a mile, with Letts, Lawson and Nilsson as the competitors. Lawson was given a half a ‘lap and Letts one-quarter of a lap, but this did not deter Nilsson from coming in first by about fifty feet, Letts second. In the evening at 8 o'clock Nilsson went \wson and R. Le this popular place distance was one and Mat was given two Swede one and one- Ssuay coplomty sue a sap and either one of his com- succeeded in ma- distance. Le Mat one who has not had on the long skates ‘out, Jenving the head | and came in a good second to Lawson, the victory of the popular Swede being gener- ally welcome to the big crowd of specta- tors. The time of the race was 4.10 1-4. After this race Nilsson gave an exhibi- tion of fancy skating on his long racing skates that completely eclipsed any of his former attempts. William Letts, the champion of _New York and New Jersey, left Saturday night for Stamford, Conn., where he will com- pete in the races to be held there for the championship of the world this week. Nilsson went yesterday morning, and both of these promising skaters are looked upon as sure to land a number of the prizes at that meet. Perpet Challenge Cup. TORONTO, Ontario, January 18.—The owners of the yacht Canada, which beat the Vencedor in the international race at Toledo last year, have given the beautiful silver cup which was won on that occasion to the Royal Canadian Yacht Club of Toronto, to be held in trust as a perpetual international challenge cup for friendly’ competition between sailing yacht: repre- sentative of yacht clubs of the two nations bordering on the great lakes. Matches for- Saturdey under an indictment charging him with the murder of Mamie Cun-