Evening Star Newspaper, January 27, 1897, Page 9

THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, JAN UARY 27, 1897-12 PAGES. WASH. B. WILLIAMS, &c.,.7th and D Sts. “Morris” chairs. > “boom"’ the celebrated irs by quoting the low- over named by any retail store m have ever priced these know that w+ cannot afford + juete (hese prices for more than one day. Furniture, Ang cut safe of Carpet ends week Lowest Carpet ever quoted in Wash- this prices meton WASH. B. ha — e,&c., 7th & DSts. you cannot find a er wheel, ridea ABIA in 1897. *t fail to inspect new models—the COL UMBIAS will again this year. to all alike. POPE M Best qualities—lowest prices. Becker's, 1328 F St. Horses Suffer This Cold Snap unless they are protected by a good, warm Blanket. We have the biggest stock in Washing- and our prices are an in- “ment to buy. with surct BS. ton "BECKER'S, Harness, Trunks, ae Near Ebbitt. *Phone 1636. 1328 F St., 3 , | WL DOUGLAS | $3 Shoes 1106 Pennsylvania avenue. A teecceee ececccccce The 1897 Models, ‘Bring a ‘Bicycle Expert with you when you call to inspect this sell for only we about the merits of a wheel the Hobe able to appreciate this of ours, Only $50 cash, Or $55 on easy terms ft ladies” models teeeeeere bot S large sprocket. one- a, and is a Jewel, in order taken. « . . . ° . . . ° . . . . . ° . + . . . . . . . . . a 6s Q © S a @ é a | tee enero eetereoees Painless Extracting, 50c. ‘sare welcome. We gladly explain associating professional skill with winess management. The co-operative lied to dentistry surprises most people. It may surprise you and sare you Painless Extracting, 50c. Painless Fuling, 75c. up. Best Teeth, $8. Bridges, ete., at correspording prices, Estimstes gladly given, Sole owners of ZONO for painless operations without sivep or danger, Crowns. U.S. Dental Ass’n, Cor. 7th and D Sts. N.W. Pre OPEN SUNDAYS 10 TO 12, G8O009 90S 900 0D09SH0E090800 SSSSOS0CSNS0 4 5505900 800008 CARD! My patrons and the public generally are hereby notified that I have discontinued handling the Spald- ing line of Athletic Goods, having sold out my interest in the store 1013 Pa. ave. n.w. to A. G. Spalding Brothers of New York and Chicago. I shall open a new store at— \ 1339 F Street N. W. Z On or about February 15th with a large and complete line of High-grade Sporting Goods, including Fishing Tackle, Guns, Base Ball, Foot Ball, Golf and Tennis Supplies, Athletic Wear and Bicycles. I shall not, as heretofore, confine myself to one particular line of goods, but shall leave myself free to buy the best and most desirable goods of all lines in “open market,” thus enabling me to quote much lower prices than ever before. ie) EF Don't buy a bicyed —built of finest steel—strong enough to Sample wheel ready in @ few weeks, ° M. A. Tappan 3 Formerly 1013 Pa. Ave. 4 After Feb. 15th at 1339 F St. N.W. 860 PSSEO DSSS SSOHSEE SU SSS G68! OHEN’S, 617 11th Street N.W. BANKRUPT CALE Wednesday and Thursday Will Make Short Work of the ‘‘Notion Department.” Sewing Silks. en the new 797 Tappan Spectal latest Improvements, y 8 giant @ © : : © ® @ @ S © © ® @ ® © 2 2) G © ® es) 2) 2) ) © ey] SOE Belding’s, 100-yard Silks = = = = = 7c. Spool. Twist, 10-yard Spools = = = 5 3 for 5c. Best Seam Binding = = = = = = = 9c. Piece. Marshail’s Linen ate = = = = = 6c. Spool. Bone Casing = = = = = = = 8c. Piece. Laces and Trimmings Will go along with the “notions.” We must sell them. buy. A third or more off’ the price seals the bargain. is cold, but you'll find our store a cozy place. you laugh at Jack Frost. Remember the Store. _ You want to The weather Low prices will make COHEN'S 617 Lith anc N.W. Thank You, Good Friends, for the generous consideration displayed yesterday to our special announcement made upon Monday night. It is truly gratifying to have such a ready ¢ response to OUR newspaper statements. Our offer of a diagonal cutaway coat and vest of imported worsted for came like a thunder- bolt from a clear sky. Money-making scheme? No; we’re willing to make a liberal number of these coats and vests at this price, to make friends. If you want a pair of semi-= dress trousers, to go with this coat and vest, you should see the line we’re making at > et Special price. Mertz and lertz, New “Era” Tailors, 906 F Street. ; RE RASS oe eee eee ee 23 and 26. The remainder of the schedule Facial Treatment, ——— eee and 29, a Ga.; larch 30 and Augusta, a.; April 1 Shampooing & d 2, Charleston, S. C.; April $ and 5, Sa- Manicuring. n, Ga.; April 6 and 7, Macon,’ Ga. These clubs are members of the South- eastern League. After the game at Macon a few dates will _be left open .for practice matches, after waich — thes raving at Nock willbe made, the team :p! at Norfol a, April 14 and 15. Pe re The team will probably make its head- quarters at Lynchburg from March 21 to 24. Special Cure for Blackheads and Pimples. MAD. JOSEPHINE LE FEVRE, 1110 F ST. METZEROTT BLDG. Parlors 20 and 22. SPORTING NEWS. To Revive Virginia League. At a meeting in Portsmouth yesterday steps were taken to reorganize the Virgin- ja Base Ball League. The league will con- sist cf not fewer than four nor more than eight clubs. Portsmouth, Norfolk, Rich- mond, Petersburg, Roanoke, Lynchburg, Danville and Newport News-Hampton are eligible. The league will claim the protec- tion of the national beard against the i vasion of the Atlantic League, which will include Norfolk and Richmond in its list of clubs. Philadelphin’s Tourist Cricketers, The committee of the Associated Cricket Clubs of Philadelphia met yesterday and selected the players who will represent the Quaker city in the contests with the va- rious English teams in the two months’ trip abroad. The team will sail on May 22. The first game will be played June 7, while the last day’s play is scheduled for July 31. The following men were selected: George Stuart Patterson, F. W. Ralston, B. W. Clark, jr. P. H. Clark, F. H. Boh- len, W._ W. Noble, Germantown; A. M. Wood, C. Coates, ee J. B. King, H. H. Brown, Belmont; H. Baily, Merton; J. A. Lester, Haverford; oP. H. Bates, Tioga; L. Biddle, Philadelphia. ‘The Brooklyns’ Southern Trip. Manager Barnie has completed the de- tails of the southern spring trip to be taken by the Brooklyn base bali team. The party will play the first practice game with the Columbus, Ga, elub, March Fighting $i y Base Ball. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., January 27.—The Protestant clergymen of this city held a special meeting in Y. M. C. A. Hall yes- terday for the purpose of formulating a systematic fight against the bill, introduced in the legislature, permitting Sunday base ball. A committee, with the Rev. R. A. Hunter at its head, was instructed to draft resolutions to be distributed among the mambers of -t! ar ae condemning the proposed measure and ask for a hearing before the house committee. A mass meet- ing of citizens will also be called and the sentiment against the bill will be agitated. Mr, McCauley Sustained. Judge Hagner has refused to appoint a recelver for the estate of the late Theo. F. McCauley, and has also refused to remove Mr. Henry C. McCeuley as executor of his brother's estate. The sale of the store at 209 Peansylvania avenue southeast to Wm. H. iser 1s confirm: th for the frst year are Stee (ained Gad Gnding that he bad tmeeasat te oa. ‘ ge Payments of Alimony. _ Judge Cox has ordered Geo. W. Bogue to show cause Thursday next. why he Parag reentry fh oe court Se aan td' tae Govee y ne ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS —— Joseph Clark Charged With an Out- rageous Offense. ASSAULT ON2A YOUNG GIRL Suffering of he Poor From the Cold. SOME LOCAL NOTES Evening Star Bureau, No. 121 North Washington st., Alexandria, Va., January 27, 1807. Joseph Clark was charged with an at- tempt to outrage Ada Jenkins, a thirteen- year-old child, '» the police court last night. Clark m, ,.ed little Ada’s sister, and Monday night about § o'clock, so the child stated in her testimony, Clark came to Mrs. Beach’s house, where she lives, and begged her to come to his home, saying | that her sister (his wife) had been taken suddenly ill and needed her services. Ada at first refused to go with him, and ran upstairs crying. Clark left, but in a short while returned, saying that her sister's con- dition had grown much wors much persuasion, decided to go w and they started down Franklin street. When “Mulberry lot” was reached, Clark entered the grove of trees. Ada then ask- ed him why they had come that way, her sister did not live in that neighbor Clark replied that his wife was a house of his father, just the other side of the grove. They had hardly enttred the grove before the brute grabbed her and made known his real intention in decoy her to the grove. The screams and res ance of the child brought about a tempor- ary truce. She managed to break away from him and ran, but she had not gone far pefore Clark caught her and carried her into a neighboring alley, where he re- newed his attempt. Her shrieks, however, caused him ta desist before he had eccoyn- plished his purpose. and the child fed to him, her home, where she told her story. Sev- eral witnesses: testified to the fact that Clark had come to Mrs. Beach's house after the child, stating that her sister was sick and wanted her, and that she left with Clark: for his home. Clark was then told by the mayor that he could make a state- ment if he se desired, but that It was not compuls He said that Monday he did not go to work, as usual, and was with a number of his associates until about 6 o'clock in the evening, when he went home to his supper, and did not leave his home until the next morning. This is all he would say in regard to the case. Mayor Thompson then sent him to jail to await the action of the grand jury. Little Ada said this is the second time that Clark has made an attempt to commit an outrage on her, hence her doubt about going out with him when he first called at her home for her, but on being urged to go to the bedside of her sick sister she con- sented, even then reluctantly. The cas has caused considerable comment. 7 court room ‘was créwded, and many w of the opinion that Clark should have be tried by “Judge Lytich,” as they said a de- cent hanging would be too good for him. The offense charged carries with it capital punishment. Clty Caggeil Meeting. A regular mectiiig of the city council was held last night, but very little business of interest was trarlsdéted. A communication from Mr. Robert W, French. calling atten- tion to the miserabl¢ condition of the street at the corner of Washington and Wilkes streets was. received and was referred to the committee .op;gtreets. An appropria- tion of $400 was made for improvements to the corporation cowrt room. Also an ap- propriation af. $y for the purpose of graveling and répaving Columbus street from Queen ¢0 the boundary. A resolution inisegaxd to tuleasd 2% certain Jets of ground on Union street between Princess and Oro- noco streets, at present under lease to Messrs. William A. Smoot & Co., was re- ferred to the committee on public proper- ty. Overseer.of the Poor Shock was di- rected to deviite different hours to the white and colpred applicants for assistance, after which council adjourned. Destitution and Want. The recent cold snap has brought to light many ‘cases of destitution and want, and the police are kept busy investigating the cases that are reported at headquarters. Overseer of the Poor Shock is besieged from early morning until late at night for or- ders for fuel and provisions, which are furnished to the needy by the city. The charitable organizat are doing all in their power to relieve suffering wherever they find one, but they are sadly handl- capped in many cases for lack of provis- ions, clothing, etc. They ask that all who are able to do so will send in such supplies as can be spared. Old clothes, though bad- ly worn, they say, will be gladly received nd d to advantage. Many cases are really very deserving, but on account of pride do not ask for relief. If this cold snap, continues there will be much more suffering. Weddings Today. Mr. Wm. G. Carr and Miss Kate Entwisle were married by Rev. P. P. Phillips at St. Paul's Church today. Mr. Julius Wolf and Miss Ida Bernheimer will be married at Odd Fellows’ Hall to- night. Mr. Wm. B. Corse of this city and Miss Nancy Montague were married in St. Louis teday. They will take a European trip and return to this city, where they will make their home in the handsome residence that Mr. Corse recently purchased from Dr. Heward. - Comforts Small Comfort. Moses Comfort’s. desire to measure the weather by stealing a thermometer from Mr. Charles Fisher, an account of which appeared in yesterday's Star, was the cause of his being fined $10 in the police court last night by Mayor Thomp- son. If he chooses he can have nine and thirty lashes on his bare back, admin- istered by his guardian, instead of paying the fine or going'to jail. Comfort is rather queer witted and is said to have a propen- sity for taking everything he sees, and the thermometer in question was alongside an incubator and registered 90 degrees, which was considerably warmer than the weather outside. Corporation Court. The following business was transacted in the corporation court yesterday, Judge J. K. M. Nofton preajding: Dolly: Smith ageinst George Smith, col- ored; decree. refusfijg divorce and dismiss- ing bill and requirin ing plaintiff to pay the costs in the case.© Fannie L. Smith qtalified as administra- trix of the estate f:the late Lee J. Smith. The court was engaged today in hearing the case of Hugh gtrider, charged with re- ceiving stolen property. Death of a Wellnown Riverman, Mr. Thomas Crayjg, a well-known river- man, died last night at his residence, on South Lee street,.,ef. pneumonia. He was in the sixtieth year of his age, and leaves a widow and five children. Mr. Cravis during his caree id a number of im- portant positions, ‘Among them captain on the packet line between Washington and New York, and cagtain of one of the Nor- folk boats. At th of his death he was captain on one-of the Alexandria and Washington ferry boats. Sons of Confederate Veterans. A regular monthly meeting of M. B. Corse Camp, Sons of Confederate Vet- erans, was held last night at their hall on South Fairfax street. A large number of the. members. were present. greatly en- joyed an address by Mr. Edgar Warfield, sr. General and Personal Notes, | A concert for the benefit of the ratiroad reading rooms wil] be given at the rooms tomorrow evening- 9, 7:80 - O'clock. An at- tractive program has-been arranged. All lecture room of the church. Miss Florence Hammond of Washington addressed the meeting. Rev. Dr. Locke, who has been sick at the residence of his son-in-law, Dr. D. N. Rust, in the county, is improving. Mr. George R. Hill has gone to Philadel- phia on business. Miss Nela Fowle of Lynchburg is visit- ing Mr. J. T. Beckham on North Washing- ton street. Mr. Frederick Baker was paralyzed at his home in this city, and now lies in a critical condition. ‘The Brotherhood of St. Andrew gym- nasium has secured the services of Pref. Horan of Washington as instructor. Sev- eral classes have already been started. Delegations from Alexandria, Belle Haven and Andrew Jackson councils, Jr. O. U. A. M., of this city last night paid a fraternal visit to Thomas Jefferson Council of the order in Washington. Mayor Thompson this morning had only two cases to dispose of in police court, those of Sarah Johnson, colored, and Geo. Hough, charged with assault. Both dis- missed for want of evidence. aa ee AMONG THE WORKINGMEN. The Mass Meeting Saturday Night— Outlook of Labor. Much to his regret, President Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor will be unable to attend the mass meeting of trade unionists and other craftsmen called for Typographical Temple next Saturday evening, under the auspices of the Bakers and Confectioners’ Union. Mr. Gompers expects to start tomorrow for Rockford, Ill, to hear both sides in a trade dispute, and he has consented to con- duct the closing exercises of a series of meetings at Racine, Wis., Sunday, which are being held for purposes similar to those of the meetings about to be inaugurated here. Among those who will be present at the meeting here are: President Weissman of the National Bakers and Confectioners’ Union, Secretary Morrison of the American Federation of Labor and Vice President Duncan, also of the American Federation of Labor. The meeting Saturday evening, while held under the auspices of the Bakers and Con- fectioners’ Union, will be interest to workingmen generally. It will be the first of a series of meetings which will be held for the purpose of creating renewed in- terest in organization. Quite a number of old organizations, labor men say, have be- come so decimated, owing to bad method that those of the crafts on the outside y in excess of the organized. dition particularly with the employ: paper hangers, retai! clerks, shoemakers, tinners, laundry ork- ers and painters. Since the organization of the Painters’ Union a better organization of that craft is probable. Until recently two-thirds of the plasterers were outside the fold of unionism, and it became necessary to organize a union of the craft and thus reduce to that extent the non-union clement. The meetings contemplated, as explained by a labor leader, may be termed mission services, to which the non-union worker will be cordially invited, and efforts will be made to induce him to join with and fur- ther the cause of organized labor. “What is in store for labor,” said Presi- dent Gompers yesterday to a Star reporter, “cannot now be fully predicted; but judg- ing the future by the past, we have every reason to expect that by dint of honest ef- fort and perseverance a much greater growth in the organized labor movement of our country should be the showing for the year to come. “The year 1896 witnessed an increase in the membership in the labor movement of our country of nearly 100,000 in round num- bers: this increase was secured in spite of adverse industrial conditions; in spite of the fact that we were in the throes of an industrial and commercial ¢: “Inasmuch as 18% witne: growth of 100,000 members in the trade union move- ment, so with the improved conditions in 1897 the growth must be quickened and be- come greater. “There is no reason why the present year shall not witness a splet ndid enroll- ment of the unorganized workers." Speaking of the same plan by which it is sought not only to increase the member- ship of the trades unions, but also to edu- cate those affliated with them, Vice Presi- dent James Duncan said: “Education is the corner stone of our movement. When we consider the depression in trade since 1802 it is matter for congratulation that the great labor organizations of the coun- try during that period have so admirably held thelr own. “Some trades suffered in membership, others in discipline, while a few had to ac- cept reductions In wages, but the moral of the test applied was that occupations in which organization was the strongest, dis- cipline the best and dues the highes- were jeast harmed by the panic; this in itself should be sufficient to awaken interest enough among the members of less fortu- nate trades to follow the methods utilized to bring about the successes of the older unions. “The depression, while it.had its reverses, also had its limited advantages. One of these was that idle men had more time to study their real needs than heretofore; newspapers and books fell into their hands, and they lost no time with unnecessary formula, but set about acquiring knowledge and doing their own thinking. “The labor movement is in its natural ele- meht when the men and women composing it get to thinking; they then refuse to be lured away with will-o’-the-wisp notions and crack-brained theories; they demand facts, and to be satisfied must have them; they are convinced that good results are the only safe kind of evidence, and for them they look.” The Federation of Labor. A meeting of the Federation of Labor was held last night at Mechanics’ Hall, at which thege were seventy-nine delegates present. President McHugh presided and C. A. Maidens acted as secretary. The first business of the evening was the presenta- tion by the legislative committee’ of the labor eight-hour bill, which had been amended so as to cover the United States lithographing done in the District. The call of trades showed that the federation had no grievance or trouble with any of the employers, and that everything was running in a most satisfactory manner. ‘The carriage workers still complained, how- ever, that many business firms continue to send thelr work out of the city, and this is thought by the members of that body to be detrimental to the interests of the home mechanics. The shoe clerks requested that the delegates be instructed to report back to their unions that members when buying shoes should insist on seeing the union card of the clerk with whom they are deal- ing. The Painters’ Assembly reported that their union had appointed a yearly commit- tee, which would in the future look out for the interests of the painters. SEE MR. JONES AND IDAHO. Another Dispatch Regarding the Senatorial Contest. When the attention of Senator Jones was called to the dispatth from Boise, Idaho, printed in yesterday’s Star, protesting against the intdrfetence of the national committee in senatorial contests, he re- plied: “Yes, I have received that dispatch, and another one regarding it. I.am not sure yet whether I will make a reply.” ‘The second dispatch referred to by Sena- tor Jdnes is dated Boise, Idaho, and fol- lows: “It is stated by so-called democratic members of the legislature that they have sent a telegram to you denouncing the na- tional committee for interfering in sena- torial contests. “We assure you that the action of your- self and the committee is fully indorsed by all real] democrats in this state. Those de- nouncing it are out of the party and pro- pose to stand with the populists. They are acting under the directions and in com- pliance with the republican managers, who | licans abandoned their great oy and obey instructions sent here by Chairman | gave Hanna. Rest assured that the trué de- mocracy of this state is with you. We trust | it would, in my opinion, be an exceedingly you will stand firmly and aggressively with us. We can vouch that other members of the state committee not here hold the same sentiments.” This dispatch is signed by R. E. Lock- mroce member state central omnia the cause, not for any man, for the whole count county; Ashby Turn NG state central committee, third judicial district; 8. P. 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Acts Approved. ‘The President has approved the act provide an American register for th steamer Kahului; the act to validate xp- pointments, acts and services of certain deputy United States marshals in the In- dian territory; the act to withdraw from the Supreme Court jurisdiction of criminal hearty support to the platform and candidates of the Chicago convention, and narrow and und tic course for the party to fail to testify its high apprecia- cond a 2 oe against such men without harm to one Raoet cause. We here have acted for , and not for a state. This question confined Idaho,