Evening Star Newspaper, January 28, 1897, Page 3

THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, JANUARY $3 rte 1897-12 PAGES, ——— SPECIAL NOTICES. \TTENTION:—ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 30, A A taes mecting will be Deld at Columbia ‘Typo graphical Temple, G st. bet. 4th and Sth n.w., at 7:30 p.m., under the auspices of Bakers’ Usion, 115. “Mr. Henry Weismann of Brookly Mr. Morrison. secretary of the Am. Fed. of L and Mr. James Duncan of Baltimore will address the meeting. All organized, as well ax unor- ganized, lavor is cordially invited. jazs- REV. A. H. ZIMMERMAN = a Mee + AV Will bold Gorpel WESLEY CHAPEL EV This week, except Saturday, at meetings THURSDAY | AND at ENING ». FRIDAY The Lawyer who uses indifferently printed enta bis standing and cre- Briefs ates a bad impression. The best Brie sible to print can as easily be secured as the poor sort. You ask w Why, right here. Try us next time, an 90 cents a page for 50 copies. EYRON S$. ADAMS, “prompt printer, jazs-14d cores WELL SEND YOU ANY QUANTITY = WEY as wish of WESTPHALIA. HAM (W Usche- Schinchen) and POMMERANIAN, GO« EAST (Pommersebe ¢ ve oe each more than enough f Let us know how much you 4 you prom ty. ar FRITZ REUTEW'S HOLEL AND RESTAURANT, COR. 4% ST. AND PA. AVE. Ja25-d SPRUTUALISM TYPOGRAPHICAL TEMVLE, 425 . mw., FRIDAY NIGHT, January 15, pom.” Kev FA. Wiggin, who speaks for the First Association of Spiritualists during March nd April next, will, by special request, give public 'seanes also. Jantary. 22 and 20, ‘and Febru: ry 5. Mr. Wiggin will be remembered as being here last year, when the hall was crowded to see and hear his wonderful ballot tests. Mr. the well-known vocalist, A. J. Maxham, have charge o will OF e stockholders of the ARLINGTON FIRE IN- SURA. COMPANY FOR THE DISTRICT _OF Vashing- on WEDNESDAY, February at the hour of ONE o'clock’ p.m. At meeting + ~2selution will be offered to in- » number of directors to eleven (11), and to vote for that number. Polls opea from 1 th cant buitdings wi to rent during the inaugural ceremonies, M . NUT, will please call at the Glover ‘building, 1419 Fst. n.w., Room No. 14, and bave them 4 committee on public comfo HERERY 2 AT THE existing between Mathias Losane, merchant tailors, under »f M. Losano & Son, has this 26th Notice Is nership lat and Fra the firm day of January, 1897, been dissolved by mutual ‘and the retirement of Mr. Mathias Lo- sano from said firm. All debts due to sald pact- nership are to be pald, and those dus from the sume discharged, at No. SIS Fostonw.. Washing. ton, D. €., where the business will be coptin in and under the name of Fi Loxano. MATHIA F Ja27-3t Feel out of sorts today? the blood become poor and thin. Tharp's “Berkeley"’ Whisky canses all listlessness: and “biues’’ to quickly disappear by stinmn- lating the digestive organs, and helping the appetite. $1 qt. Jas. Tharp, 812 F st I WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE, FOR ANY DERTS contracted by my wife, Susie B. after this day—January 26, 189 MARCONNIER_ Se! ‘$25 IN GOLD PRIZE LOW iven to the individual making the highest score in 10 boxes; Wed.. Jan. 20, to Thur., Feb.. 13, ‘oT Every night from 7:30 championship of the District. letic Clan, 363 M st. s.w. Open to all “WASHINGTON, D. €., JANUARY 15, ‘The annual meeting the shareholders of Washirz! Gas Light Company, fc é rs, will be held at the offi ioth st. n.w.. MONDAY, he polls will be open from 12 o'¢loc i oe ail th ‘and. Woeadws Ps into the el of a how ‘we'll farniss of Pumher,. though, Our. Tow prlces work = of few when desired. Lumber and Wood- prove a pleasant surprise to you. THOS. W. SMITH, *Phone "Phone ry Paste ia especially used for mounting photos, mak- ing scrap books, snd all fine work. It won't stnin or draw, the most delicate paper. Colorlon, amd Mt sticks. Cotmes i Jere, up. CF KEYLESS CASH BOX! course, 1 Iv We. are strong— handy—and good as a safe for papers and money. Priced very low here. s ‘ton & Rupp, 421 Lith ERS, 4 APT JULIUS LANSBURGH Furniture and Carpet Co. PERMANENTLY LOCATED AT 1226 F ST. N.W., jezt-tt © Craig & Harding's You Painters Will Secure More Work ={f yon bid low Paints and Sup; to Md low! Our Paints are below the price on record. Let us estimate on your Paint needs! as. E. Hodgkin, 913 7th. . Olls, Varnishes, Glase, Builders’ Hardwa ete. Ch Pat Ital Raleigh—B. C. McVey, Mich.; G. H. Redding, J. T. Reed and wife, Grand n Franc! orfolk, Va. White, North Brighton.Pa.; F. E. Hastings, Philadelphia, Pa.; H. F. Durbue, C. T. Hop- kins and H. Martin, New York; C. A. Spaulding, Syracus. Sep Ebbitt—E. F. Percival and wife, Port Wuron, Mich; H. Hartford, Conn.; C. Frederick, S. J; Me Lark and wife and York; R. Mann, jr., Philadelphia, F R. Young. Toronto, Canada. Willard’s—L. C. Bullington, er and wife, E. D. Shults and New York; J. Drummond. T. Hayden, Pittsburg Erie, Pa.; Ox FL W. O'Bri n. jr., Salt 3 chran—C. Winters and wife and Miss ers, St. Louis, Mo.; E. H. Fairbanks, delphia, Pa.; H. C. Taylor and wife, Chicago, 1. Normandie—S. 8. Blood. Harrelly, Morristown, N. J. Springtiela, 1m. *. Rich, R. Merrell, J. W Leroy w York: F. 2 . Pa: J. Kent, Londo land: G. Helfrich and wife, Brookly Shoreham—Mr. and Mrs. J. cott, Philadelphia, Pa.: T. A. and EL J. rott, Mich.: H P. Gardiner, A. L. Thurman, ¢ Mont New York HLS. Pp. Green, Clarke dock Hiteh- Los An- ylumbus, Ohio H. Church renten, N.J.; New York: © Roberts, Do’ , Pitta Cox, azo, 1 Hamil‘o and James—G. nt, Asheville, W. H. Cresser, s aw, M \- ther and wife, Norwich, ‘onn.; Carl Stree- Chicago, IIL; F. P. Lath and wife, nton, Va. ational—A. S$. Faber. New Yor! eil, Philadelphia, Pa.; E Hasdases Chattanooga, Tenn.; C. N. Y.; A. Marv: J. Lang and wife. 1 Chatten, Pittsburg, a. Metropolitan—W. BR. Cobb, Attleboro, Mass.; H. R. Chears, New Orleans, La.” _Jefferson—A. T._ Watts and wife, W. H. Kipp and C. B. Coats, New York; H. W Lindesmith, Lisborn, Ohio; Dr. J. A. Lewis and wife, Reno, Ney ——e ‘Transfers of Real Estate. Roanoke street between 13th and 14th streets — Almena B. Williams to Kate L. Osborne, lot by bik. 30, Columbia Heights; $10. Alley between 13th and lith, V and W streets— Jno. M. Sturges ct ux. to Almena BG. Willia.ns, lots 113 to 120, Sq. 235: $10. P street northwest between 25th and 2625 streets <-Alomzo C. Barnett to Daniel B. Ie eens t0 jel B. Thompson, part Barty Farm—Dapfel B. Thompson to Aloaze (. Barnett, lot 4, sec. 2; $10. - 4 & ‘wenty-seventh and'P strects northwest—Alonzo R. Brown, Buffal and wife, Laurel, Del neaster, Pa.; W. ©. Barnett. to. Jerusalem “Hs are 8g. 1285; $4,100. — metas CE tres: s corner of Bist and M streets northwest —Jno. R. McLean et ux. to Sallie P. Lozano, part fot 6, sq. 1208; $10. THE GRIP OF COLD Intense Suffering of the Poor of the City. STRIVING 10 FURNISH RELIEF Hunger and Coid Inhabit Many Homes Today. CONTRIBUTIONS REPORTED Fae agen ers The severe snow storm that was so much dreaded by the poor yesterday morn- ing materialized later in the day, and caused increased suffering. In all the po- lice stations last night, as well as other charity distributing agencies, the appli- cants were more numerous than ever. The fact that hundreds of poor people had searcely enough clothing to cover their bodies did not have the effect of keeping them in their houses, for hunger and cold had overcome them, and unless they could get some food and fuel they would only suffer so much more. Going out in the snow storm and getting their feet wet they real- ized might result in a spell of sickness, but anything was better than allowing the wolf to enter their humble homes and carry away their children. In the homes of many of these people there were little ones crying for bread, and the hearts of policemen were softened when they visited some of the homes and saw the little suf- ferers, some of whom had been without food or fire for many hours. Last night was no time to stop to investigate. Every- body who braved the severe storm and begged assistance was worthy. “Sure! no one will come out in this weather and beg for food and fuel without being in need,’ remarked one of the lieu- tenants. o I will put bread in the mouths of all, and determine the question of worthiness afterward. When a man is hungry and has no food there can be no question as to his being worthy. If his sad condition was brought about because of his own faults he is not to be permitted to starve in the streets, and experience a death worse than some of the Cubans have ienced at the hands of the Span- fards. Probably the large majority of those who called at the police stations were wo- men, mothers of children, who were solic- itous of their offspring’s welfare, and the stories told of many of them would have touched a heart of stone. Terrible Suffering. No words can describe the situation,” said Lieut. Vernon of the fourth precinct station. “The suffering among the poor families is simply terrible, and no one can really form any idea of its extent. There are lots of women and children who were fairly freezing to death last night, and the little food and fuel they were given saved them from continued suffering. Scores of applicants were calling for help as late as 10 o'clock Late yesterday afternoon at police head- quarters scores of applicants called on Chief Clerk Sylvester, who has charge of the poor fund, and asked for help. Many persons who called did not want to give their names, for fear they would be made public, but such is not the case. But as the records have to be kept straight it is ssary to keep a compiete record. Ye: as well as today, a great many called who had never before asked for assistance. and this, the police say, is a sign that there is more suffering than usual. And a great many of them insist on apologizing for having to call, and promise to make good the amount given them when they are more fortunate so far as this world’s goods are concerned. While there is a great amount of suffering among the alley residents, the police tind that among the families of mechanics who have fairly comfortable homes the suffer- ing is probably more intense. These peo- ple have been able up to this time to eke out an existence, and it is only when they are actually poverty stricken and suffer- ing that they will apply for something to eat or some fuel. Some Casen. Early this morning an elderly colored wo- man who lives near North Capitol and H streets called and said she wanted to see Mr. Sylvester. “Dey tells me dat he’s de only man what gives a po’ woman somethin’ ter eat when she ain't got nothin’,” the old mammy said to a Star reporter, “and de Lord knows 1 ain't only hungry, but I ain't got no coal, neither.’ ‘Have vou a big famil: she was asked. “Deed I ain't,” she answered, “‘ain’t got nobody but me and Jesus. The oid woman was really hungry, and when she was given an order for something to eat and some fuel she was the happiest woman in all the city, and she departe ying she was “gwine ter pray for Mr. Ivester. Just behind her came another woman who was in distre: She lives in South Wash- ington and has two children. “I've been out of werk for a long time,” she said, “‘and all day yesterday I tried to ket some food for my little ones, but failed. As late as 10 o'clock last night I was out in the snow getting fire wood about the rive and this morning I had to beg for som thing.” Cases similar to these, and many of them much worse, were called to the attention of the police all day long, and none of the sufferers were refused. A particularly sad c Was called to the attention of Lieut. Vernon this morning. He was on his way to police headquarters to make his daily re- port and hand in a few contributions he had received when he was stopped by a man who was in great distress. Tears were flowing down the man’s cheeks as he told briefly his sad story and handed the lieu- tenant a letter in which he told of his needs. The man is a mechanic, and is the father of a large family of children. He has been out of work for about two months. and his savings dave been ex- | hausted. All day yesterday his wife and little.ones were cold and hungry, and this morning he was simply forced to ask for hing to keep life in his dear ones. His letter was a pathetic appeal for ald. In it he expressed a willingness to reim- buise the department for anything that might be given him, and begged. that his wants should not be made public. He hoped he would soon get work, and y. | could earn enough for himself and family, jand a little to spare some other person whose circumstances had been reduced. Another instance was that of a man who had held a preminent position in the Dis- trict government. “You are looki#g bad,” was the way an officer greeted him. | “And if you were in my fix you would | look bad, “too,” said the ex-official. “I haven't had a mouthful to eat for twenty- four hours, and I didn't want to ask for anything.” ‘The officer gave him a good dinner to Castoria For Infants and Children. CASTORIA PROMOTES DIGESTION, and over- comes Flatulence Constipation, Sour Stomach, Diarrhoea and Feverishness. Thus the ebild is rendered healthy and its sleep NATURAL. CAS- TORIA contains vo morphine or other narcotic property. “CASTORIA ts so well adapted to children that I cccommend it as superior to any prescription known to me. H.-A. ARCHER, M2D., 111, So, Oxford st., Brooklyu, N. Y. “For several years I -baye recommended “‘Casto- ria,’ and shail always continue to do.s0, 9% it has invartably produced beneficial results.” 5 EDWIN F. PARDEE, M.D., 125th st. and 7th ave., New York city- EXPLANATORY NOTE: Observations taken at $ a.m,, 75th meridiar time. HE OFFICIAL WEATHENCMAP. LK 7 NE on” @ Partly Cloud, — adpfectsonrite & ogy, @ Fain. @ Snow Solid lines are 1s0- bars, or Mnes of equal alr pressure, drawn for each tenth of an inch. Dotted lines are tsotherms, or Ures of equal temperature, drawn for each ten degrees. snow has fallen during preceding twelve hours. The words ‘High’ Small arrows fly with the wind. areas of bigh and low barometer. FAIR AND COLDER. Temperature Will Fall te About Zero Tomorrow Morning. Forecast till 8 p.m. Friday: For the District of Columbia and Mary- land, fair tonight and Friday; colder to- night; temperature will fall to about zero Friday morning; northwesterly winds. For Virginia, fair tonight and Friday; colder in eastern portion tonight; north to west winds. Weather conditions and general forecast: The barometer has fallen rapidly in New England, New York and the lower lake region, and risen rapidly in the southern states east of the Mississippi. The depres- sion which was on the south Atlantic coast yesterday morning has moved north- ward to southern New England, attended by heavy snows and high winds on the coast. The temperature has fallen decidedly in the south Atlantic states, and is below freezing as far south as Tampa. It is slightly warmer in New England, the up- per lake region and generally west of the Mississippi. Throughout central and northern Florida and North and South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama and eastern Tennessee the mini- mum temperatures this morning were from 4 to 8 degrees lower than any previously recorded by the weather bureau during the last ten days of January. Following are some of the temperatures reported, viz.: Jupiter, 40 degrees; Tampa, 30 de- grees; Jacksonville, 22 degrees; Mobile and Charleston, 18 degrees; Augusta, 12 de- Shaded arc are Zegions where rain or “Low? show location of grees; Chattanooga, Charlotte and Atlanta, 6 degrees; Raleigh, 10 degrees. . Heavy snows prevail in the’ middle At- lantic states and New England and light snows in the lake regions; elsewhere the weather is clear. The indications are that fair weather will prevail on the Atlantic coast from New York southward to Georgia on Friday, with lower temperature tonight. Fair weather is indicated for the southern states and the Ohio valley, with slowly rising temperature Friday. Tide Table. Today—Low tide, 9:52 a.m Pp.m.; high tide, 3:34 a.m. and 3:51 p.m. Tomorrow—Low tide, 11:07 a.m. and 11:46 P.m.; high tide, 4:47 a'm. and 4:59 p.m. ‘The Sun and Moon. Today—Sun rises, 7:10; sun sets, 5:16. Moon rises, 4:55 a.m. tomorrow. Tomorrow—Sun rises, 7:10. The City Light Gas lamps all lighted by 6:25 p.m and 10:41 : ex- tinguishing begun at 6:18 a.m. The light- ing is begun one hour before the time named, Are lamps lighted at 6:10 p.m.; extin- guished at 6:33 a.m. Temperatures for Twenty-Four Hours The following were the readings of the thermometer at the weather bureau during the past twenty-four hours, beginning at 4 o'clock yesterday afternocn: January 27-4 p.m., 20; 8 p.m., 18; mid- night, 1 Januai S—4 a.m., 15; 8 a.m., 11; 12 m., 12, and p.m., 13. Maximum, 20, at 4 p.m., Janvary 27; min- imum, 9, at 9 a.m., January 28. last him over night, and the poor man said he could not get work. One woman who called at headquarters wanted her husband appointed as a spe- cial policeman for duty during the inau- guration. She did not ask for help, but during her conversation she told of her sad condition. She had a big family, no food or fuel, and when Chief and coal the poor woman was terribly over- come because of her goed fortune, and cried as if her heart would break. While there is so much suffering in the city, th families in the county the membei which are really in agony because of a searcity of food. Most of them are able to get firewood from the woods, but they can- not get food. Across the Eastern branch about the vicinity of Anacostia many fam- ilies are in want. A number of truck gar- dues over there whose crops failed and who have been otherwise unsuccessful are in want, and, as in other sections, the po- lice are giving them relief. On the Brent- wood road, not far from Harmony ceme- tery, there are two large families in want, and, while the police are giving them some relief, they said that some charitable peo- ple might spend a few dollars on them to further relieve their sad condition. In one family there {s diphtherla, which is only increasing the suffering. Some Help. While the snow storm increased the num- ber of applicants and covered the cinder piles so that thoze who depend upon the dumps for fuel were no longer able to get their fuel in this way, it also resulted ip giving employment to ‘hundreds of peop.e, many of whom had not earned any mo..ey in many weeks. Before daybreak men and boys with brooms and shovels were making # house-to-house visit, asking for work. Haa all the citizens able to pay for such work given employment to the unfortu- trates the relief would have been much xreaier. While the applicants were on the increase the charitable citizens also re- sponded to Sylvester's office the telephones were in nt_use because of the charity busi- Yesterday's donations received by ness, the police did a great amount of good. There was one donation made by a mer- ~fant on Pennsyivania avenue which was highly appreciated by the poor. He do- nated fifty 12%-pound sacks of flour, and With each sack he gave a piece of meat. Among this morning's donations was one of fifty gallons of milk, given by the Belle- vue dairy. This was also appreciated, and @ great amount of it was sent to families in which there fs sickness. The donations received by the police today were as fol- lews: Mr. Kaufman, four overcoats, nine hats and four seal’ caps: pension office, fifty-six packages of groceries and four bundles of clothing; John H. O'Donnell, 500 loaves of bread; William Lowenthal, one top of coal; Henry Murray, two tons of coal; W. P. Cole, 100 loaves of bread; Will- jam Pitney, clothing and shoes; W. J. Watson, children’s ciothing; A. Gosman, 100 loaves of bread; Behrens & Son, sixty- six loaves of bread; Mrs. Chaney, three rs of shoes; Mr. Hoffmann, clothins: J. W. L. Dillinon, clothing; Mrs.Kate. Hess- lin, clothing; Mrs. L. C. B. W., clothing; P.M. Sullivan, fifty loaves of bread; Miss Gcodman, clothing; F. C. Swaine & Son, groceries; L. Hitz. groceries. contributions were received as fol- low: W. Burchell, $10; a lady, %; F. O. Beckett, $5; W. C. Fowler, $: M. Du- bant, $10; Miss S. and Mrs. C., Mrs. N. W. B., $10; M. M. S., ob Fussell, $5; Mrs. C. T., $1; T. M. C., $10; Lady, $10; J. B. L., $10; Lady, 33. Some Work. The work of cleaning snow, under the direction of Superintendent McKenzie of the stree: cleaning denartment, gave em- ployment to about 150 men and sixty carts. Tomorrow St 1s expected there will be about 300 men put at this work and possibly 150 carts. Today's work is being done under the regular street cleaning contract, and the money so expended will necessarily be taken from the fund set apart for clean- ing the streets. Because this fund is llm- ited the number of men employed haa to be limited. The high wind and drifting snow had the effect of not allowing the men to accomplish as much as would have been accomplished with better weather conditions, although they were able to clean many street crossings along the Ine of the principal business streets and make the pavements better for pedes- trians. ‘Comorrow 100 or more men will be put on the streets to do work under the act of March 3, 189 This provides for the cleaning of snow and ice from gutters and crossings and appropriates $1,000 for the work. The regular force will be largely increased tomorrow, and, as already stated, it is thought that employment will be given to fully #0 men. Secretary Wilson of the central relief committee will furnish the names of the 100 men who are to be put en the work tomorrow. Loyal Women. Owing to the present severe weather the Legion of Loyal Women have many ap- plications for aid, especially clothing and shoes for children. Their own gapply be- ing exhausted they ask for immediate con- tributions of wearing apparel, which will be gladly received, properly repaired and promptly Wistributed at thetr hall, 419 10th street northwest. The legion will, according to custom, give employraent to. needy women in. repairing these garments, thus. serving. a twofold purpose of aid and work. Large “will be ec: alled for when desired. _ A Pound Party, pare The Central Union Mission will be at home, 622 Louisiana avenue, Friday and Saturday, January 20 and 80, from 8 a.m. to 10 gm., for the reception ef their friends the appeals. In Chief Clerk | | these seven were parcels |. who may he pleased to respond with pack- ages containing one pound or any multiple thereof for distribution to the poor. Some of the members of the board of directo will be at the mission. each day to assist in the reception of the provisions This action has been, taken only after a revelation of the fearful needs that prevail among the poor, thé‘sitk, the aged and infirm, whose sad condition 1s aggravated | by the wintry wings, the falling snows and the severity of the cold. The appeal for funds made by’the Board of directors has been met by @ixeapbhse both prompt and generous. A list of eontributors will appear in toraorrow’g papers. The building of the Central Union Mis- sion will be open bof} Frifay and Saturday for inspection by an¥ who,may desire to go through the great “building. The work of distribution is being sy. tematized, and relief is already being dis pensed to the destitute. ‘Phere is a great need for clothing for men, women and children, as also for bedjing, as well as for food and" fuel, “Shees for children ‘of all'the various size§ from, the baby to the fourteen-year-old bdy and'gir! and for wo- men are sadly needed. board of di- rectors confidently h be For a great and Spontaneous responge to this call. Gallery to:Re Opened. Mr. Thomas E. Waggaman, having gen- erously tendered to the charity fund of the Legion of Loyal Women a benefit opening of his galleries, this evening has been fixed from 7:30 to 10 o'clock. The urgent needs of the poor during the present inclement weather should insure the most generous Patronage. The entire receipts will be {m- mediately used in the relief and employ- ment work of the legion, no expenses hav- ing been incurred therein: At the Associated Charities. Superintendent Wilson of the Associated Charities has had his hands full today. The central office and all the six branch offices have been thronged with applicants for help. The number in the aggregate has been over a hundred, and before nightfall will probably be greater than on any day since the cold wave swooped down on us. Yesterday was a fearful day in all the offices of the Associated Charities. The re- ports of all the agents show a larger num- ber of cases of destitution than came to them any previous day this week. As the cold continues the number of poor who seek aid steadily increases. The agent at the Northeast Washington branch yesterday reported thirty appli- cants for help that were assisted, and of k. Three had the and one Consumption. This was about the average in all the cases reported at the various branches. The contributions of thes, beots and shoes, supplies and fue? continue to come in, and distribution is being made as promptly as possible. Mr. S. E. Young of 802 7th street northwest, sent in a large bale of women's cioaks, all good, heavy, new garments, from ‘his store, their oniy defect being that they were slightly shop- wern, W. M. Galt sent five barreis of flour in sixteenth sacks—eighty sacks m all, which supplies a very serious need. A great varleiy of gifts of garments and focd supplies came in to the storehouse at Sth and E streets. Mr. Wilson and his entire force is making every effort in their power to meet the emergency promptly and effectively, and thus far have done so. Physicians Busy. The physicians to the poor are being kept busy answering sick calls, and most of the free wards in the hospitals are filled. Last week the dectors had 372 char- ity patients, 186 white and 236 colored. The dcetors made 62s visits and had 66 office corsultations, grip, one diphthe: Central Relief Commiitee, Heretofore acknowledged. Cash .. ryson Mrs. Alex. Graham-Bel! EB. B. Son of oluttoay Joseph E. Willard...ih. Cash .. Ww. w. = mn. . E. McMillen. & D. ! opportunity of the winter to use their sleds, A TOUCH OF WINTER The Snow Has Brought Ont the Sleighs and Bells, Children, Too, Are Happy With Their Sleds—Cold Weather Likely to Continue. For the first time this winter Washing- ton has been visited with a genuine old- fashioned. snow storm, and for the time being every one who owns a sleigh is at the top notch of popularity. Early yes- terday afternoon the fleecy flakes began falling, and they kept ii up without a break until well toward midnight. By that time the ground was covered with snow to the depth of several inches, though the strong wind that blew pretty regularly through the night banked it up in some places to a considerable depth, while sweeping other places as clean as though not a flake had fallen. The weather bureau prophesied a light fall of snow. The prophecy was correct to the.extent that each particular flake was light, or, as one humorous individual. ex- pressed it, ‘It certainly was not a dark snow.” With the temperature so low the snow did not melt when it fell, but formed in heaps as dry as powder. It drifted con- siderably, and the wind carried the light particles of snow hither and yon, so that it was a difficult matter to tell just when it actually ceased falling. Five Inches of Snow Fell. Today there was a great difference of opinion as to the exact depth of the fall. Under the circumstances one could hardly speak of the snow on the level, for there were few places where it really was on the level. The records of the weather bureau, however, show that the fall amounted to just five inches. This morn- ing the whole city presented a most pic- turesque appearance. The promise made by the weather bureau that today would be fair was kept to the letter, and when the sun emerged from behind a bank of leaden clouds it transformed the most common- place objects into visions of radiant beauty. Notwithstanding the fact that the sun has shone all day, the snow has shown no signs of melting, and a brisk west wind prevailed during the morning, and added materially to the discomfort of pedestrians. At 10 o'clock a thermometer exposed on the out- side of a Gown-town store, where it caught the full force of the sun’s rays, registered but 20 degrees above zero. The prospect of much colder weather tonight, with the pos- sibility of zero weather by tomorrow morn- ing, would seem to portend several days of sleighing, something unusual in Washing- ton. ‘The sleighing today was superb. It pack- ed just enough upon the asphalt str. to give a firm surface for the runners, while it was not so slippery as to incon- venience the horses. All day the streets have been gay with the sight of natty little cutters dasaing along and the sound of the merry sleigh bel rattling out a lively chorus. ‘o the children it has been a day of unmixed delight, giving them the first and they have made the best of it. n to the very poor the snow has not been an un- mixed evil, for while it has added consider- ably to the'r physica it has at t same time furnished employment to hui dreds of men who would otherwise ha had no chance to earn an honest penb: An increased force was put to work this morning to clean tne streets, while many a dime and quarter was earned by men and boys in the work of clearing the snow from the sidewalks in front of private residences. Delany in Transportation. During the worst of the storm last even- irg the street railroads were subjected to considerable delays. Even the Capital Traction and Metropolitan roads did not escape and for a time the cars were ru: uing under a heavy handicap. Both roads had their big sweepers out early and in this way managed to keep their tracks reasorebly clear. The suburban reads stood it pretty well, and while they were unabie for the time to run on regular schedules, they managed to handle their traffic in a generally satisfactory manner. Today all tke roads were going along as if nothing had happened. Many incoming trains this morning were behind time, but the officials of the several railroads reported that the delays were not at all serious The theaters and other places of amusc- ment suffered constderably from the storm, for most people preferred to stay at home last evening rather than to venture out to breasi a storm that savored altogether too much of @ blizzard. Se THREE-CENT FARES. Civic Center's Subcommittee at Work on the Idea. The Civic Center’s committee on streets and alleys met yesterday at the office of Ralston’ & Siddons to consider the subject- matter of the!r report on street railways and three-cent fares. A preliminary re- pert was presented in favor of three-cent fares. Chairman Siddons announced that President Harries of the Metropolitan road wished to meet the commlitee and be heard cn the proposition. No action was taken, and the report will be printed and circu- lated ameng all the members of the com- mittee before it is finally brought up for adoption, The committee also took up the inquiry into the Great Falls water power, and decided to communicate with the chief of engincers of the army, with a view to ascertaining the feasibility of its use in the propulsion of street cars in Washington. The members of the committee. present were Chairman F, L, Siddons, Dr. Max West, H. T. Newcomb, G. A. Warren and Miss E. A. Hedrick. esi aes TO PROTECT THE SEALS. The ian Says It Must Be Do International Courtesy. Starr Jordan, commissioner in fur seal investigations for 1896, in his report to the Secretary of the David charge of the Treasury, makes a close estimate of the seals of all classes e time or another or the Pribilof is during the last summer, and tke number to have been about 440,000, of which over 36,000 died on or about the islands during the same period. Of the total mortality, p2- lagic sealing accounts for a8, and about 27,009 pups died of starvation or tramp- ling. : - Prof. Jordan sa! “Pelagic sealing, in the judgment of the members of the pres- ent commission, has been the sole cause of the ccntinued decline of the fur se.tl herds. It is at present the sole obstacle to their restoration, and the sole limit to their indefinite increase. It is therefore evident that no settlement of the fur seal question as. regards elther the American or the Russiin islands can be permanent unless it shall provide for the cessation of the indiscriminate killing of fur seals, both on the feeding grounds and on their migra- tions, There can be no ‘open season’ for the killing of females if the herd is to be kept intact. “The sole possible basis of adjustment must be the protection of the fur seais through mutual concession, international courtesy, and self-respect. So long as pe- lagic sealing exists the restrictions govern- ing it are of slight importance, and the relations between the owners of the Pribi- lof Islands and the nations whose ships have the right to destroy its herd must be in some degree strained. “The ultimate end in view should be a: international arrangement whereby all skins of female fur seals should be seized and destroyed by the customs authorities of civilized nations, whether taken on land or sea, from the Pribilof herd, the Asiatic herds, or in the lawless raiding of the ant aictic rookeries. In the destruction of the fur seal rookeries of the antarctic, as well as those of the Japanese Islands and of Bering sea, American enterprise has tuken a leading part. It would be well for Amer- ica to lead the way in stopping pelagic sealing by restraining her own citizens without waiting for the action of other na- tions. We~can ask for protection with better grace when we have accorded un- asked protection to. others.” 7.50 Judge C. C. oie, 1.00 Victor Kauffmarn 1.00 Surg. Gen. Geo. M, Stériibe: 1.00 Rev. Chas.‘ Alvin Smith, 1.00 Mrs. J. W. Babson, 100 : 1.00 1.00 1.00 Col. John Trac 2 Tho ‘ol. John ey, e + 100 Wm. Redin Woodward. > Kou John F. Cook..... + Loo Rev. Wallace Radéliffe, D.D: 2 Loo B. T. Janney. seit. - * 100 John Joy_.Edson., - 1.00 James E. Fitch, Loo Bank Receiver.Appointed. |, ‘Fhe-eontrolier of! the’ currency has. ap- ‘pointed: Wiliam FE: Huger of New Orleans receiver of the National Bank of - New Orleans. eee i 4 —-e~ Money Due the Kinmaths. Secretary Francis has sent.to the Senate } the...report -. of. the,.commission. -on:~ the on that-reservation by reason of erroneous INDEX TO ANVERTISEMENTS. ACCOUNTANTS: -Page 4 AMUSEME TS . -Page 12 ATTORNEYS 20.22... -Page 4 AUCTION SALES. -Page 10 BOARDING . Page CITY ITEMs. -Page 1 COMMISSIONERS OF DEEDS. -Page COUNTRY REAL ESTATE. -Page DEATHS Page DE TiTRY .. RENT (Miscellaneous). RENT (Ofices) RENT (Pianos) RENT (Stables) RENT (Stores). RENT (Warehouses). FOR SALE (House: FOR SALE ¢Lots). FOR SALE (Miscellaneous! HKGRSES AND VEHICLES. LEGAL NOTICES LOCAL MENTIO! Lost AND FOUND. MEDICAL .... MONEY. WANTED AN OCEAN TRAVEL PERSONAL S TIANOS AND ORGAD POTOMAC RIVER BOATS. PROPOSALS: RAILROADS . SPECIAL NOTICES. SUBURBAN PROPERTY. STORAG THE INAUG! UNDERTARERS WANTED (Board) WANTED (Help). WANTED (Houses) WANTED ¢Miscellaneous) WANTED (Rooms)... WANTED (Situations) WINTER RESORTS. CONDENSED LOCALS er ee ar ee ee ee re ey weeenee An alarm of fire was turned in just 1) fore 8 o'clock this morning from box 1 the fire being in a rear room of 939 street. The damage was very slight, b estimated at about $200, fully covered by insurance. There is no cause assigned for it, but it is thought that an overheated flue started the flames. The carriageway in alley on Massach setts avenue near 1th street is in bad con- dition, and the police have asked that -t be repaired. In the sidewalk in front of #248 Prospect avenue, Georgetown, there is dangerous hole. This was also’ reported by the police today. The cold weather and downfall of snow kept the violators of law indoors yester- day and last night. The labors of the po- lice for twenty-four hours resulted in only tw&nty-four arrests, and six of these vic- tims were non-residents, who were arrested for vagrancy. There were two females ar- rested, and three arrests were made for drunkenness. K The Washington branch of the University of Maryland Alumni Association will hol its annual meeting and banquet this even: ing at the Nationai Hotel. * This morning about 2:30 o'clock ‘Rebecea Williams, colored, forty years old, died at her home, No. 2130 Virginia avenue north- west. Her death was sudden, and as she had not been attended by a physician the | SS will have to give a certificate of } devth, { afternoon about % o'clock a named Samuel Watkins fell on the sidewalk at Pennsylvania avenue and llth street and sprained his leg. He was taken in the first precinct patrol wagon to the Emergency Hospital. —_——_—_ FATAL ACCIDENT. McKenzie Killed Fan. Lasi night about 10:30 o'clock there was a fatal accident in the Naval Masonic Ledge building, corner of Pennsylvania avenue and 8d street southeast, the victim being Mr. David McKenzic, who was em- ployed as an engincer in the government” printing office, and lived with his family at No. 813 North Carolina avenue scuth- ezst. He fell over the banisters on the third floor and landed on his head on the ground floor, a distance of about fifty feet. From the building where the accident hap- pened the injured man was taken to O'Donnell's drug store, where ne recelyad medical treatment. Then he was taken to Providence Hospital, where he died a few minutes after bis arrival. He was at work yesterday, as usual, but worked late, and on his way home he stopped at the building, as he is a member of the lodge which meets there. There was no meeting of the lodge last night, but Mr. McKenzie Was attracted to the building by seeing a light on the second floor. When he reach- ed the landing on the second floor he learn- ed that a dance was in progress, and then he started up to the third floor, probably thinking he would meet some members of his lodge. Soon after reaching the upper landing some young men attending the darce heard a noise and turning they saw r. McKenzie falling. Mr. Alexanler McKenzie of the District auditor's office was sent for soon after the accident happened, and he was with his brcther when he died. The deceased was about forty-five years old and had lived here most of his life. His parents and three brothers survive him. He was a member of St. Joh Lodge and other Masonic organizations, and was well known in East Washington. This morning Undertaker Mitchell re- noved the body from the hospital to the home of the deceased, from where the fureral will take place. Coroner Hammett investigated the case and gave a certifi- cate of desth. Davia ho a Colored Schools. The committee appointed at the last meeting of the Northern Baptist Associa- tion to supervise the work of the organ- ization among the colored schools of the south so far as controlled by the denomi- nation will meet this afternoon at the Co- lumbian University for the purpose of lay- ing out a plan of operations for the en- suing year. Among those expected to be present are Rev. Drs. McVickar and Mor- gan of New York, Col. J. J. Estey of Ver- mont, Rev. Drs. Whitman, Greene and Brooks of Washington and many others. — Alleged Filibusters Released. The steamers Three Friends and Daunt- less, at Jacksonville, Fla., after having been: tied up by the government for sev- eral weeks, are once again free, the deputy marshals on board having been withdrawn. The owners of the Three Friends gave $5,000 boad, making $22,000 in bonds the boat is now under in the three prosecutions for forfeiture that have been instituted by the government. The bond for the release of the Dauntless amounted to $15,000. Though officers have been withdrawn from the boats, they will still be under surveil- lance of the government, and they wiil have to run the gauntlet of the revenue cutters Boutwell and Colfax, the dispatch boat Dolphin and the cruiser Newark be- fore they can leave port. ‘Riverside’ and “Royal” watch movements, made by the American Waitham Watch Company, can be bought of all retail jewelers, in cases of.any price desired and in both ladies and - gentlemen. 9 Aw FINANCIAL. 1-16 COMMISSION. T.E. WARD & CO., BANKERS, 1333 F Street N. 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The National Safe Deposit, Savings and Trust Company, Of the District of Colu CORNER 15TH s oeesoese eoeeee Chartered by spectal act of Congress, Jan., 1867, and acts of Oct., 1800, atl I Isas, Capital: One [illion Dollars SAFE DEPOSIT DEPARTMENT. Rents safes inside burgl: $5 per annum upward. Securities, jewelry, silverware snd valual of all Finds in owner's packa taken on deposit at modera SAVINGS BANK DEPARTMENT Deposits received feom TE and interest allowed on $5 a Loans mom security. proof vaults at * trunk or case > cost. TS apa above, 4, y on real estate and val and other securities In sums of $500 and apy TRUST DEPARTMENT. ‘Tals tompany is a legal and trust funds, and acts pository for court ad executor, receiver, assignee ml executes: trusts of all kinds, Wills prepared Uy a competent attorney in dati OFFICERS: BENJAMIN P. SNYDER... . President K. FRANCIS RIGGS. W. RILEY DEEBLE THOMAS R. JONES. ALBERT L. STURTEVANT. EORGE HOWARD. .. 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