Evening Star Newspaper, February 12, 1897, Page 3

THE ‘EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 712, 1897-12. PAGES. SPECTAL NOTICES. felz3t We take great pleasire in announcing that we have this de} beem appolated agents in the Dis- trict of Colunibia for toe “Magara Fire iasurance Company of New York® And the % ine Company of England, “Norwich Union Ini the firm of respectfully hese and companies 1 by Robertsou, us with. HIESTON, DAVID D. STON AS. P. s AND THE “parehased te business Wee the I will conduct a ance of past favers. 0-6 » business at » located for so many D. D. Stone & Co., ought, sold and ex! 1 and loans negotiated de of suburban property he District. had "many years of experience im the and an expert at values, I shall be glad friends and those wishing to make in- sot F esday ni nat the ag lots of Dress Sai << men whom ws 3 : Finest $45 Dress Suit In the world. zz COAL. DAD, REDUCED PRICES. W. A. Furna weeeee W. A. Nur W. AL Sto Pea ( . 5. - O15 JOHN MILLER & ‘CO. Once, 10th and F FOR ALL tures prepared y EWALD SCHMIDT, arch’t'l en; bids... 606 F nw. " Garfield Pharmacy. Cut Prices. m’s Pills, 3 W's Pills, jonna Plast Yard, Sth and K me. days. days we Office and Library Helps. Little things that're useful, help to make the rooms bright and Little things that save much time and work for busy men. We've dozens of both kinds here. And everything else y ry for your Office and Lit prices are lowest. Easton & Rupp, 421 LithSt. _rom LAK-PRICI Jy STATIONERS. A chance To make money. You avenue merchants could m money on the Tnauctration if d your window fronts and Great demand. f Parade! We" manship you'll Let us give you an ¢s- Chas. E. Hodgkin, 913 7th Economy Demands nat we furnish your Lumber and iwork supplies if yon intend ing this spring. It's imposible secure high-grade her and stch Tow prices as it's only by tremen- ying that we can do it! Let you a lump estimate for your Lumber and Woud- to Woodwork at we're quoting dons bi us giv farni work needs THOS. W. SMITH, Main Office, Ist and Ind. ave. "Phone 217. Mill and Wharves, foot 4th st. s.e. "Phone 551. “T never disappoint Lawyers&PatentAttorneys printed int them, We id us in turning ree We. a pase we you have paid Tet us 5 factiity to work. We ¢ more t for the he of rare occurrence if you always have ¥ of Tharp’s “Berkel Whisky Why “Berkeley 2° eg ite absolu it het y other. Best as a mediclual stimu- peat aS a beverage. $1 qt. JAS. THARP, F st fel0-10d INDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS. ACUOUNTANTS, AMUSEMENTS TION SALES. BUSINESS CHA ee Reece nee eee owatiaannuke sua MISSIONERS COUNTRY i DEATHS CHANGE. : POSTAL SERVICE. RENT (i RENT (Houses) RENT (Rooms) RENT (Miscellaneous T (Offices) RENT (Stores). SALE (Hou: FOR SALE ‘Lots) FOK SALF (Mise LORSES AND VEH LADIES GOODS TION... AND FOUND. ICAL : ae 2 MONEY WANTED AND TO LOAN OCEAN TRAVEL. PERSONAL . E TIANOS AND ORGANS POTOMAC RIVER BOATS. . FOR FOR FOR ¥OR FOR Losr SUBUR NADI THE (Board)... CHouses). -. ‘Sfisceltancous) (Rooms) WANTED (itaations) WINTER RESORTS. Oem emer ue nneese nae The Chemical Society. The Chemical Society of Washington held its annual social meeting last evening in the parlors of the Saengerbund Club Hall, the oceaston being in honor of the newly elected president, Mr. W. D. Bigelow. Papers were read by Dr. H. Carrington Bolton on “The Specifications of Two Eng- lish Patents,” and by Wirt Tasin on a “New Blow-pipe Reagent.” ook reviews were read by Dr. E. W. Allen and by Mr. W. H. Krug. The society adjourned to the dining room at ar early hour and the remainder of the evening was spent in feasting and in social discourse. Several musical selections were rendered by Prof. Henry Xander and Mr. Minster... es Transfers of Real Eatate. Twelfth street northwest between G und streets.—Jno. F. Covk, executoc amd trustee, to Gubriecl Esimonston, pert original lots S and a sq. ‘B19; $3,689. . Ropedale apd Isherwood.—Isaae L. Johnson et al trustees, to James J. Lempton, lot 23, bik. 21; $10. Wo street northwest between 24th and ‘Sth streets.—W. BR. Woodward et al, trustees, to Marion Taylor, part lot 10, sy. 317 $605. Anacustia.—‘the Land, Title aud Trost Company, trustees, to Thom, Gatiner, Jot 304; $1,500. East Capltel street southeast betweea 7th and Seb, strcets Aig Wan frwereou lo Geo. I. Kill stein, lot 37, 9 08: 0. = INVITED GUESTS| The Diplomatic Corps Extended In- auguration Ball Compliments. SOUTHERN PATRIOTS 70 BE IN LINE Ex-Confederate Veterans and Their Sons Are Coming. GENERAL INAUGURAL NEWS The invitations to the foreign ministers and charges d'affaires of countries repre- sented at Washington by such officials were sent out this mcrning from inaugural headqusrters. The cards of invitation are handsomely engraved, and in the upper left-hand corner of each is a striking re- production of the American flag in minia- ture. Thirty-two of the invitations were issued, only the chief representatives of foreign governments receiving them. Each was made out in the recipient's name and was numbered, Sir Julian Pauncefote re- ceiving card No. 1. Vice Chairmen S. W. Woodward and Louis D. Wine were the guests cf Vice President-elect Garret A. Hobart at Pat- erson, N.J., yesterday evening. They In- vited Mr. Hobart to partake of the hos- Pitalities of the citizens of Washington March 4, and be a guest at the inaugural ball. The visitors were entertained by Mr. Hebart at the Hamilton Club. Ex-Confederntes Coming. Mr. A. P. Funkhouser of Harrisonburg, Va., was at headquarters today in relation to the coming of the Shenandoah Valley Patriotic Legion, an. organization composed of ex-confederate soldiers and sons of ex- confederate veterans. Mr. Funkhouser said the legion would send about 500 men, who would march under command of Gen. James A. Walker, the representative in Congress from the ninth Virginia district. One of the features of the legion’s share | in the parade will be the band of the oid Stonewall Brigade, which has kept up a continuous organization ever since the close of hostilit.es, and is still ore of the crack musical organizations in Virginia. Mr. Funkhouser conferred with Col. Wright over the subject of securing some Place which the members of the legion could use as general headquarters upon their arrival here and* where they could fraternize with each other. The greater number of the men will come in a body, but others will come individually, and for this reason a place of congregation is de- sired. Public Comfort Intelligence. Chairman Wright's repcrt today showed that accommodations had been inspected and approved for 35,408 and places where meals only would be served for 19,820 per- sons. Four hundred and sixty-one win- dows and twenty-five balconies for parade sightseers had been registered and J, horses offered for hire, of which 150 had been engaged. Stabling for 140 horses which will be brought to Washington has been secured. Mr. Wm. Alvey, local superintendent of the Baltimore ard Ohio ratiroad, has re- quested the public comfort committee to secure stable accommodations for 2) horses to be brought on by Troop A of New York. Many applications for accommodations are being received by the committee from individuals and parties of people not con- nected with organizations who will visit Washington in March. It was stated tc Col. Wright today on what appeared to be very good authority that there was now a very strong likeli- hood of the 7ist Regiment of New York taking part in the parade. The public crder committee will meet EXPLANATORY NOTH: Observations taken at 8 a.m., 75th meridian time. hare, or lines of equal air pressure, drawn for each tenth of an inch. Dotted lines are isotherms, of lizes of cqual temperature, drawn for each ten degrees. Shaded areas are regions where rain or snow has fallen during preceding twelve hours. The words areas of bigh and low barometer. THE OFFICIAL WEATHER MAP: hi bs Small arrows fly with the wind. i “tit Zy ‘ ' ful ii me oi Pie ay Wha! Hh vic Th | ane f sa in " Oear. i 129.9. © Partly Cloudy some Cody ~ @ Fein 7 |! Open Sol Unes are 1s0- “High” an@ ‘“Low™ show location of CONTINUED RAIN This Afternoon and Tonight, With Probably Fair Weather Tomorrow. Forecast till $ p.m. Siturda; For the District of Columbia and Maryland, threat- ening weather and rain this afternoon and tonigat; Saturday probably fair; winds shifting to westerly; a slight rise in tem- perature Saturday. For Virginia, rain this afternoon and to- right; Saturday probably fair; a slight rise in temperature in the interior Saturday; winds shifting to westerly. Weather conditions and general forecast: ‘The barometer has fallen rapidly on the Atlantic const and in the lake regions and also over Rocky mountain districts; it has risen slowly in the lower Mississippi valley and on the Pacific coast. There is a de- pression of considerable energy central over Lake Erie this morning, and a second Gepression covering the western portion of Dakota. ‘The baromete- Is relatively high over the lower St. Lawrence valley. The temperature has risen slowly in the Chio valley, the lower lake region and over the Dakotas ard Colorado. It has remain- ed stationary cn the Atlantic coast, and it is slightly coloer in the scuthwest. Rain has prevailed throughout the south- ern states and Ohio valley and snow in northern states east of the Mississippi. The weather is generally fair between the Migsissippi and the Rocky mountains. The indications are that the weather will be generally-fair in the southern states Saturday, and that snow will prevail in New England, New York and the lower lake region, followed by clearing weather in the southern portion of these districts Saturday. The temperature will rise In the central valleys, New York and the interior of England Saturday. The following heavy precipitation (in Inches) was reported: During the past twenty-four hours—Mo- bile, 1.16; Jacksonville, 1.86; Augusta, 1.: Charleston, Rivers.—The following .changes in the rivers (in feet and tenths) haye occurred: Risen, Cairo, 2.2. Fallen, Cincinnati, 0.8. Condition of the Water, Temperature and condition of water at 8 a.m.: Greet Falls, temperature, 32; condi- ticn, 2. Receiving reservoir, temperature, 35; condition at north connection, 4; condi- ticn at south connection, Distributing reservoir, temperature, 35; condition at in- fluent gate house, effluent gate house, 2. Tide Table. Today—Low tide, 9:15 a.m. and 10:32 p.m.; high tide, 2:56 a.m. and 3:44 p.m. Tomorrow—Low tide, 1 a.m, and 11:23 p.m.; high tide, 3:54 a.m. and 4:38 p.m, “| The Sun and Moon. Sun rises, 6:56; sun sets, 5:34. Moon sets 4:26 tomorrow morning. Tomorrow—Sun rises, 6:55. The City Lights. Gas lamps all lighted by 6:42 p.m.; ex- tinguishing begun at 6:03 a.m. The light- ing is begun one hour before the time named. Public are lamps lighted at 6:27 p.m. and extinguished at 6:18 a.m. Temperatares 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 afternoon: February 11—4 p.m., 36; 8 p.m., 32; mid- mght, 32. February 12—4 a.m., 31; 8 a.m., 31; 12 m., and 2 p.m., 33. Maximum, 36, at 4 p.m., February 11; minimum, 30, at 6 a.m., February 12. the inaugural parade and the manner of its disbandment are being made the sub- ject of close consideration. When General Pcrter was here yesterday he went over the plans with Mr. A. Noel Blakeman and Capt. Johnston, and in view of the an- nouncement that the Pennsylvania troops wculd not participate in the parade, u change was necessary in the work of its formation, the original plans for which were given in The Evening Star of Febru- ary 5. There may be some change also in the plans of disbandment or the same ac- count. This morning Mr. keman and Capt. Johnston consulted with Chairman Bell over parade maiters, and la with Mr. B. H. Warner, chairman of the civic committee and grand marshal of the civic division, over the same subjects. Grand Marshal Warner of the civic di- vision has nearly completed the selection of his aids. About 200 gentlemen will be appointed, and in a few days their names will be made public. Protecting the Statues. > This afternoon Mr. H. A. Willard, chair- tonight end make assignments of members to the respective duties they will he re- quired to perform during the inauguration iod. The plans for the policing of the city end the preservation of property and the safety of individuals have been pre- pared with admirable discretion, and will mittee expects. ‘The Garre doubtless work as successfully as the com- | A. Hobart Association of Newark, N. J., will have 100 men in line en inauguration day under command of Alderman William O. Kuebler. They will wear light brown overcoats and silk hat The club will arrive here by the Pennsy vanta road at 6:15 March 3, and will be quartered at Meyer's Hotel. The Virginia Republica thi ity will have from 75 to 100 men in the inaugural parade, dressed in dark clothes and wearing gold hats and light colored gaiters. They will be under com- mand of the association president, J. H. Harrison, and will march behind a ‘ban 1. The te< covered everything today to such an extent that the work on the construc- tion of the viewing stands along the line ot parade, and on the temporary kitchen, which is being built for the preparation of the ball supper, on the park outside of the | pension building from the G street entrance toward G street, was necessarily suspend- ed. ‘The character of the work being done so far on the temporary inaugural struc- tures is said to be much better than that of past inaugurations. Pineapples for Decorations. Mr. George I. Russell has offered to fur- nish 100 growing pineapple plants for deco- rative use in the bail room and for the banqnet table the night of the tnaugura- tion ball. One of Mr. Russell's plants has been on exhibition at Small’s several days and is now to be seen at the pension office. It is a beautiful plant, with a large, fine, nearly ripe fruit on it. It is of the variety known as the Smooth Cayenne, and both fruit and plant are free from spines. It is also said in its favor that the fruit is ex- ceptionally delicate and spicy, and after Asgoclation of exposure to the air for a few minutes a fine alcoholic quality which commends it to many. It is not known yet whether Mr. Russell's offer will be accepted, as Mr. Small has completed his contracts for deco- tations. Plans of the Parade. ‘The arrangements for the formation of i Keep on Coughing Ifyou want to. -If you want to cure that cough get AYER'S. CHERRY PECTORAL, It cures Coughs and Colds. 6 te ' Sdoooooeooseessneees PALA DROME RIDE Meret oe s habia hahaainnhakh ‘@ | climbing up. ‘TATUES, man of the committee on parks and reser- vations, opened bids for the building of fences around the Peace monument and the Lafayette statue. The design for the fences makes them both ornamental and useful. They are to be eight feet high and the palinge so close as to prevent any one Persons who have studied the question are unanimous in the opinion that the statues must be protected from the crowds in some way. The Executive Committee. Special notices have been sent out to members of the inaugural executive com- mittee urging a full attendance at a meei- ing of the committee to be held tomorrow night. Chairman Bell says it is important for every member of the committee to be present. Matters of importance will be discussed, and Chairman Bell and Vice Chairmen Woodward and Wine will detail the results of their conferences, respec- tively, with President-elect McKinley and Vice President-elect Hobart. Messrs. Woodward and Wine have re- turned from their visit to Paterson, where | they called on Mr. Hobart and extended him a formal invitation to be present at the inaugural ball. —_—-_-__ SALEM CHURCH. The Controversy in Court Over the Minister, The controversy between the Rev. 8. Ge- riah Lamkin, a colored minister, and the Salem Baptist Church will be decided by Judge Cox at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning, the judge having given the respective par- ties a hearing in Equity Court No. 1 today. In the hearing today Attorney Thos. L. Jones represented Mr. Lamkin, Mr. Blair Lee appearing on behalf of the trustees. Mr. Jones contended that his client hus never been legally deposed, and also claim- ed that the church officers have ignored the charges of misconduct. The court, he |. insisted, has no right to’ interfere in the matter, except to continue the restraining order until the church authorities can pass upon the charges according to church law. In reply, Mr. Lee submitted that twice a majority of the church members have sus- tained the charges of misconduct. preferreé | against their pastor, and he argued that no matter what the contract was the moment the charges were sustained by the pastor's disinissa) ‘that moment he ceased to be a member of the church, and, necessarily, ceased at the same time to be its pastor. ‘Therefore, the restraining order should be discharged, when the church would quickly settle the controversy, and without blood- shed, despite the apprehensions of the pas- tor and his minority following. Judge Cox explained the matter has rais- ed several interesting I questions, and for that reason he would reserve his deci- ‘sion until tomorrow. morning. E —_——___ zi Marriage Licenses, : Marriage licenses have been issued to the following: White—Iudwick Janson and Se ata. ‘Thomas and Liszie Bar- SUITED TO EVERYBODY. Saturday's Star Will Be Full of Good Reading. © - The partial list of the features of tomor- Tow's Star, noted below, will_give the read- ing public a fair idea of the character of the paper which is such a welcome visitor in every home circle: ~* WOMEN AND THE HOME: (Illustrated). W. C. T. U. leaders who are to take part in the mothers’ congress.. ATTRACTIVE HOMES., (Illystrated). Another chapter on ‘somg well-known Washington residences. THE. MYSTERIOUS MESSAGE. trated). 3 aerate A stirring railroad story L&. Warman, the well-known writer, of western tales. TERRIBLE LIZARDS. (Illustrated). The monsters which roamed over the western plains miltions of years ago. ON THE FRONTIER. (Illustrated). How travelers are detained by Turkish officials in the dead of night. BLOUSES IN STYLE. (Ilastrated). Ellen Osborn describes some of the pretty bodices seen on the Riviera. (llus- NOTHING TO EQUAL IT. (Mlustrated). Description and arrangements of the &reatest hotel in the world. THE MUTABLE MANY. (Illustrated). Continuation of Robert Barr's strong strike story. HIS LAST LETTER. Senator Stewart's description of the night of Lincoln's assa: nation. AHEAD OF THE SHOW. How the Washington bill hoards are dec- orated with theatrical posters. POLICE AND WHEELS, Enforcing the laws against and for cy- clists, and recovering stolen wheels. A BOY IN BATTLE. (By F. G. Carpenter). Col. Fred. Grant tells how he went with his father to the fields of battle. SIGNS OF LONGEVITY. Views of physicians as to estimating one’s probable lease of life by the shape of head and hands. A MUSSULMAN DEPUTY. The Parisian legislator who practices Mahometaniem in the city streets. See eee iat Lincomn. February 12th, 1809. ‘Febranry 12th, 1897. Immortal Lincoin, él ous and grea The gift of nature, Freedom, Truth and Fate; Child of our Union, braving jealous bate; The prop and pillar of the threatened State. Xations unborn shall echo loud thy praise, And hand thy memory down to future days, And all thy deeds, a loyal burning blaze Shell shine “eternal with celestial rays. ‘The former slave, wherever he may be, This Gy gives thanks to Heaveu and thanks to thee Who broke bis shackles—made him proud and. free, An equal in this land of Liberty. —JOUN A. JOYCE, Washington, D. Cc. rien —__. Changes in RasingsRules. At the regular monthiq meeting of the Jeckey Club yesterday afternoon in New York the. following ampndments to. the racing rules were adopteds,. o1 Rule 4—Amend by adajpg «the following: After July 1 in each year there shall be no overnight races less than’ five furlongs. It was resolved that rule 42 as amended, shall not be applicable te- stakes now cpened, Rule 63—Amend by ‘addin “The jockey’s fee"”'as the thd section, Rule 126—Amend second ‘paragraph’ by striking out the words: With ‘the’ follow- ing exceptions: When ag, apprentice shail have ridden seven winnegg,, then all allow- ances under this rule “s cease. Nor shall horses entered not: td be sold or claimed, if ridden by abpretitices, receive any such allowance undeg this rule."* : Rule 140—Relating to apprentice license for boys never having ridden in a Tace is stricken out. eee Rule 162—Amend by adding the following Paragraph, to be designated as section -V1: ‘Any person who shall be proved to have affected the’ speed af.a. horse ‘by the use of drugs or who shall have used appli- ancet, electrical or mechanical, other than the ordinary whip and spur.” Every per- scn so offending shall We riled off.’ ey na ean mnanaE _ A Litde Book: of Big Value, The Evening Star Ajmanac. completely covers every question ,of; the day, briefly and concisely. It has al] the compreben- the words: siveness ‘of an” clopaedia, with the terseness of a reference manna). Carefully revisedup to the present''time; it is of tne estimable value to every wide-awake person fale'at the Ousinens Oiieetot ue Bveulog Star and by all newsdealere ee Miss Marie Harvelle’s Whereabouts is Not Known. JMR. WM. FARQUHAR ALSO MISSING The Girl's Mother Fears They Have Been Married. STATEMENTS ON BOTH SIDES a Reeders of The Star will remember the bicycle collision several months ago on lita street in which Miss Marie W. Harvelle of 1320 W street figured. At the time Miss Harvelle was out riding with Mr. William Farquhar. She was run into by another young lady mounted on a wheel and quite severely injured. For several weeks Miss Harvelle’s condition was precarious and much fear was entertained in regard to her recovery. She was attended by several prominent physicianr and finally recovered. As an outcome of the accident Miss Har- velle tcday figured as a heroine in an inci- dent decidedly romantic, and, incidentaily, her mother was engaged in an effort to secure a warrant for a young man’s arrest. Young Mr. Farquhar, who was the escort of Miss Harvelle at the time of the acci- dent, was a constant visitor at her resi- dence during her filness. He was soltcitous about her condition, and was untiring in his efforts to make the period of conva- lescence as pleasant as possibie. As a re- sult of this attention on his part he was firmly installed in the affections cf the young lady, and it is believed that he is more or less responsible for her disuppear- ance from home this morning against the wishes and orders of her mother and other relatives The fact remains, however, that Miss Harvelle has disappeared, and her family is much wrought up thereby. The Story in Detail. The story in detail is quite interesting. The mother of the young lady is Mrs. Mary B. Harvelle, a clerk in the Treasury Department. The family is very well con- nected, and Mrs. Harvelle numbers among her large circle of friends many of the promirent residents of this city. Miss Har- velle has one sister, who is Mrs. Ashby Bain, the wife of a clerk in the sixth au- ditor’s office Miss Marie is a blonde, tall and fair, with large brown eyes. She has not lacked admirers, being much sought after by the young men of her ac- quaintance. Prior to the bicycle collision young Farquhar was not considered among the favorite ones. Her meeting with him was somewhat romantic also. He former- ly conducted a milk business on 1424 street, and formed her acquaintance, so it is said, while delivering milk at her mother’s house. Miss Marie was in the habit of amusing herself by poking all manner of fun at the young man. After her recovery however, things were different. She seem- ed to ignore the other apparently more desirable admirers for Farguhar, and he seemed to call at the house so often that Mrs. Harvelle, in a jesting manner,. more than once suggested that ne bring his trunk around. The mother did not admire ‘the young man, but treated him kindly out ot consideration for the solicitude he had shown during her daughter's ilincss. Young Farquhar for some time past has not been employed, living with his parents, who have a store at 14th street and Florida avenue. He is just cighteen years of age, which is also the age of Miss Harvelle. Subject to Spells. According to Mrs. Harvelle, her daugh- ter, since the accident, has been subject to spells, during which it is asserted that her mind is scmewhat unbalanced. During these spells it is said that Miss Harvelle would declare that she was not treated right at home. In response, her mother would say that it might be necessary to place her under ‘treatment and perhaps relegate her to an asyium. A remark of this nature was made yesterday, Mrs. Harvelle accompanied her married daugh- ter to the theater last evening, and during her absence Miss Marie took advantage of the occasion to pack up all her belongings. These, the mother believes, were taken from the house by young Farquhar. The mother was ulso informed that the young man was actively engaged yesterday in an endeavor to borrow $10. Everything was calm last night, Miss Marie sleeping with @ young lady who has been the guest of the family for some time. Shortly after § o'clock this morning the climax was reached. Miss Marie announced that she intended to leave home and make her own living. She detied her ¢ mother to restrain her, preclaiming that she was eighteen years of age and her own mistress. No one, she said, had any right to dictate to her. or impede her movements. . Mrs. Harvelie was not a little astounded at the stand taken by her daughter, She did net take inio consideration the ques- tion of age, but locked the door, Mi: Marie attempted to leave in another dire tion, but was held by her married sister. An effort was made to plead with the young lady, but without avail. She Left the House. Shortly thereafter, when h other and sister had their backs turned, she slipped quietly out and went aw Mrs. Har- velle visited the parents of young Farquhar, at 14th street and Florida avenue, where she believes ner daughter is or has been. She was curtly told by both Mr. and M. Farquhar, so she says, that iney intended to have absolutely nothing to do with the matter. If their son married Miss Marie it was none of their business. They de- clined to say whether cr not the young lady was in the:r house, or, in fact, any- thing concerning her. | Mrs. Harvelle is laboring under the belief that the parenis of young Farquhar are desirous that he shall marry her d: Ater in the hcpe that such a step would relieve them of the necessity of fur: ng him with further suport. The cxcited mother then weat to the district attorney's office and uppeal- ed to the law. She desired ‘arch war- rant in order that an inv sation of the Farquhar residence skould be made in the expectation of finding Miss Marie there. She was toid that the desired warrant could not be secured. She next wanted a warrant charging young Farquhar with larceny, on the ground that among the clothes it is claimed that. he removed from the house yesterday was some property be- longing to Mrs. Bain. Ir reply te this Mrs. Harvelle was informed that it would be a rather dangerous proceeding to take such action in view of the very slight proof in her possession. As Miss Marie is eighteen years of age It was considered that the law could rot be brought into the case except, perhaps, through a habeas corpus proceeding. Had she been under eighteen years of age the young lady might have been taken into custody cn a charge of incorrigibility. Consulting With a Petective. It is understood that Mrs. Harvelle this afternodn was in consultation with a pri- vate detective with a view of having the whereabouts of her daughter located. The mother expresses the belief that the daugh- ter has taken the step described during one of her “spells,” and thinks that if she could be located and reasoned with she would re- trace her footsteps. Mrs. Harvelle can hardly realize that her daughter would marry young Farquhar in view of his cir- cumstances, when she possesses so many other and more desirable friends. ‘Young Farquhar, it is said, claims to be highly connected, being related to the fam- ily of -one of the judges of the District Supreme Court. His father is said to own considerable property in the country near this city, and to be connected with several business enterprises here. The young man, though, is by no means a favorite with Mrs. Harvelle. She stated today in decided language that he would be chastised for his connection with the present affair. Mrs. Harvelle intimated that she had some one who would whip Farquhar, in the event that he can be located, and continue the motion until he discloses the where- abouts of her daughter. {t is among the possibilities that Miss Harvelle had decid- ed to marry young Farquhar, and that near-by city with that object in view. They cannot securé 2 license ‘in the’ Disttict: un- less the consent of ‘the parents of the con- Dartles should be given, for Far- quhar is under “What Men, Facgubur Saye. Mrs. Farquhar, mother of the young man EFT HER HOME above referred to, told a Star reporter that Miss Marie Harvelle came to her house shortly before 8 ‘o'clock this morning and told her that Miss Harvelle’s mother had threatened to put her in an insane asylum, and that she left home in consequence of the threat. The mother and sister of Miss Marie also later called at Mrs. i’ar- quhar’s house and confirmed, the latter said, Miss Maric’s story about the threats. “Miss Marie remained at my home but a few minutes,” continued Mrs. Farquhar, and I have no idea where she went, nor where she is now. My son William is also way from home, but I do not think he and Miss Harveile will get married. I cer- tainly hope not.” At Police Headquarters. Shortly before 3 o'clock this afternoon Mrs. Harvelle called at police headqurters and was ushered into the private office of Inspector Hoilinberger, the heal of the local detective force. Mrs. Harvelle pro- ceeded to relate her story to the in- spector, and the conversation had noi been concluded up to the time of going lo press. CONDENSED LOCALS Lincoln S. Forrest, who was arrested yes- terday for false pretenses by swindling a large number of people through the rep- resentation that he was an agent of the Central Union Mission, was committed to jail by Judge Kimball yesterday, to await a hearing. Dr. J. O. Adams of 937 N street appeared in court and stated that, in his opinion, Forrest is of unsound min’. The jail physicians were directed to make an examination as to his sanity. For disobeying the orders of the police last evening on the occasion of the Presi- dent's reception, James L. Carter, a hack driver, was today fined $ in the Police Court. Fire was discovered on the second floor of house 1800 F street about 2 clock yes- terday afternoon. A window curtain was blown against a lighted gas stove, causing $500 damage. fully insured. The house was owned by Mr. Eliott, and occupied by Miss Ditto. Officer Harrov while patroling his beat at an early hoi this morning found the front door of Mr. M. Connelly’s grocery open. The proprietor was notified, and after a search nothing was found missing. The pavement at 3a and F streets and in front of 227 G street southwest is in need ef repair. There is a dangerous hole in the carriage- way at 13th and B streets, and in front of 816 2d street southeast. The pump corner of 34th and I streets is in need of repair. The case of Annie Neuhaus, the young German girl charged with the larceny of a large quantity of property from Mr. St. Clair Fechner, when called today in the Police Court was continued until Friday next. Se VALENTINE’S DAY. An Old Custom Which Retains lt Popularity. St. Valentine’s day comes on Sunday this year and the unfortunate coincidence is worrying thousands of boys and giris of ali ages, who are in doubt as to when they should send their dainty missives of honeyed affection. When Christmas or the Fourth of July falls on a Sunday provision is made for the proper celebration of the day, but the powers that be do not*seem to regard leve’s festival as of sufficient importance to notice officially. Contrary to general belief, the celebra- tion of Valentine’s day does not seem to have fallen off in the slightest. One of the principal dealers in these gems of lace paper_and verse said to a Star reporter to- day that the demand for valentines last year was greater than ever before and there was every reason to believe that this year would be even more satisfactory from his point of yiew. What troubled the deal- ers more than anything else was the heavy rain that fell almost without cessation dur- ing the day. Valentines are usualiy a drug on the market until about the second day before they are sent out and then the rush begins. On a day such as this has been one does ret care to wander from kis own fire- side for the mere fun of investing in a fet evelopes full of pretty pictures, Cupid’ and love's darts. An encouraging sign of the times, the dealers say, is the improvement of the popular taste in tie matter of valentines. Time was when the only thing that would go was a mass of paper lace and verse of the sweetest and most amorous sort. Now- adays the public clamors for dainty novel- ties, many of which are decidedly artistic. Few are really tawdry o: vulgar. Pretty embossed cards with sentiments fond but not heavy with sweetness are the ruling favorites this year. Many of them are quite up-to-date. For instance, one of the prettiest is a picture of a tandem bicycle with a captivating piece of femininity on the front seat. The back seat is vacant, ard the verse is to the effect that the sender knows of no one she would raiber have than the recipient to pedal with her through life. This is but one of a score of ways the wheel gs made to figure as a ve hicle for lov message. Another pictur of a bicycle informs the one to whim it is sent that the sender will be true through “wheel” or woe and that the love in his heart will never “tire.” Another valentine has 4 couple of paper lace curtains and the legend that goes with it is to the effect that you would see a picture of my “Valen- tine’ you must draw the curtains aside. Whe this is done it discleses a little mirror in which you see your own face. The “comic” valentines that were in vogue scme years ago and whose sule purpose was to wound anonymously, are now things of the past and are rarely seen. Occasionally they are to be found displayed in shop windows; but the sale of them is as nothing compared to what it was a few years ago. AS I. B. POTTER CHOSEN. Annual Election of the Le American Wheelmen. The following ticket was elected at the session of the L. A. W. yesterday after- noon at Albany, N. Y. President, Isaac B. Potter, New York. First vice president, A. Cressy Morrison, Milwaukee, Wis. Second vice president, C. F. Kireker, Pat- erson, N. J. Treasurer, J. W. Clendening, Covington, Ky. Auditing committee—J. Vanort, Pennsyl- vania; George L. McCarthy, New York; J. Fred Adams, Massachusetts. The entire afternoon was devoted to the election of officers and, as was expected, the contest centered principally on the officers for president, first vice president and treasurer. W-. E. Connolly of MUlinois was a candidate himself for the presi- dency, but, seeing that he was beaten, swung his men in line for Potter and made the speech placing the name of Mr. Potter in nomination for president. It' was left to Chief Consul William Kemplin of Ohio to place the name of President Sterling Elliott of Massac’ setts before the convention for re-election. Every time the speaker mentioned Mr. El- Hott’s name great applause ensued. It took some little time to count the bal- lots, but when the result was announced it was found that out of 271 votes cast Mr, Potter had received 155, Mr. Elliott 115 and one that was blank. After the result was announced Mr. Potter said that no ill-feeling existed between himself and Presicent Elliott, and that the reports cir- culated to that effect were erroncous. The good-roads banquet was held at the Stanwik Hotel last night, under the aus- pices of the L. A. W. Bi seo Sera Armor Plate Tests at Indian Head. The Navy Department fs securing a con- stant improvement in the quality of its armor plate. A test made at Indian Head Wednesday demonstrated that it now pes- sesses the best thin armor in the whole world. A four-inch plate,’ representing some of the side armor of the battle ship Kearsarge,’ was fired at with a five-inch gun. Not long ago a shot was calculated FINANCIAL. STATEMENT OF THE CONDITIC BOUITABLE FIRE AND MARINE COMPANY OF PROVIDENCE, tt. 1 oC Jameary, 18 apical R 4 Capital stock Ai Cash in bank and office V estate 2... Bords and mortgages (irst woe, eres - Stocks and bonds (market val ESS Premiams uncollected and in hands parents nt ‘OF THE ISSURANCR LIABILITIES. Cash capital $300,000 00 Re premium ‘fund ‘ =. 22. BUKT42 72 Reserve for unpaid jomes and Cinlms.. 1,885 00 Net surplus Secesee baste SOne, M1171 72 Statement of dividends and expenses for six months ending December 18, Jas. FE. TILL Rubserited and lr. J. Hodgen & Co Members Philadelphia Petrolctm and Stok Exchange, STOCKS, COTTON, GRAIN AND PROVISIONS. Gossip Ticker, News of the Street. Rooms 10 and 11, Corcoran bidg., cor. 15th and F sts, and 005 7th st. nw. t -< What a man sows in the way of moneys “paid in the purchase of an annuity that shall he reap ia the return made to bim by th grantor of the annuity. There ix no speculation, no ri certainty whatever in the transaction. ‘Th bread which he casts upon the waters shall surely return to him, not by reason of any exercise of faith on his part, but In response to the action of law a8 forceful and sure as the lnw of houses amd lands, stocks and shares, mortgages and bills everything has its ups and downs, changes not at all are these annuities. The company issuing them has been in active bat what business fifty-four years, and has assets of two Vundred and thirty-six mrflfion dollars. Children as young as three years can reap the benefit of an annuity, also from that age up to eighty years old! Thomas P. Morgan 1333 F St. N. W. Telephone 1128. fe10-3in 56 “There is money on the right «ule of stocks) After March 4th —you'l say that the middle would have been a grand time to-have put Hitle moucy In the Stock m:nke:. Best ta cilities for receiying latest, carrect guasip coucerning Stocks and Bonds. Stocks bout and sold outright or on margins. Stocks 1-3 and Grain 1-16 commission. Cc. T. HAVENNER, 2. Member Washington Stock Exe haage. pone St Atlantic building. 453. fei1-21¢ WANTED —100 SHARES C3 STOCK; offers will be rece February 13; contidential. 1319 F CORSON & MACARTNEY, Members of the New York Stock Exchange, 1419 F st., Giover building. Correspondents of Messrs. Moore & Broadwa; Bankers and Dealers in Government Bonds. Deposits. Exchang: Loans. Railroad Stocks and Ponds and all se urities Usted on the exchanges of New York, Philadelphia. Boston end Baltimore bought and sold. A specicity made of investment securities. Dis- trict bonds and all local Rattroad, Gas, Insarance and Telepione Stock dealt in. pesiseae Bell Telephone Stock bought and sold. c31- of Febraa AL TRACTION a up to BERT A 80 Schley, The National Safe Deposit, Savings and Trust Company, Of the District of Columbia, CORNER 15TH ST. AND NEW YORK AYE. Chartered by special act of Congress, Jen., 1867, and acts of Oct., 1890, and Feb., 1893. Capital: One [Million Dollars SAFE DEPOSIT DEPARTM Reuts safes inside burglar-proof vaults at - $5 per annum upward. Securities, Jewelry, silverware and valuables of all Finds in owner's package, tramk or case taken on deposit at moderate cost. SAVINGS BANK DEPARTMENT. Deposits received from TEN CENTS upward, And interest allowed on $5 and above. Loans money on reat estate and collateral security. Sells first-class real estate and other securities in sums of $500 and upward, TRUST DEPARTMENT. This company is 2 Jegal depository for court end trust funds, and acts as administrator, executor, receiver, assiznee “und executes trusts of all kinds. WLils prepared by a competent attorney in daily atterdance, OFFICERS: : BENJAMIN P. SNYD! E. FRANCIS RIGGS. W. RILEY DEEBLI THOMAS R. JONES... ALBERT L. STURTEVANT. GEORGE HOWARD. CHARLES BE, NYMAN. WOODBURY BLAIR,...., Ja21 W. B. Hibbs & Co., BANKERS & (ROKERS, Members New York Stock Exchange, 1427 F Street. -President First Vice President +++. Second Vice President ‘Third. Vice President -Becretary Correspondents of LADENBURG, THALMANN & CO., de6-164 _New York. oe Silsby & Company INCORPORATED. ; BANKERS AND BROKERS, Office, 613 15th st. n.w., National Metropolitan Bank Building. Telephere 505. mb19 Union Savings Bank Probable Promotions. Capt. John W. Pullman, assistant quar- termaster, has been ordered to examination