Evening Star Newspaper, February 22, 1897, Page 3

THE EVENING STAR, MONDAY, FEBRUARY’ 22, “1897—12' PAGES.-_ NOTICES. SPECIAL, A. stated i. 2hd day of of the patronage of 613 T2th st. nw. MY FRIENI removed personal supervision be found daily at . and will re ok . f Wolf & in thes Address. WIS BLACK nw other mat . but will be NESDAY, Febriiary 24, free to After that it’ will be open as usual, he 4. we will have “tof our busi- st iner hess, and aa ¥ building set facili resp ps bestowed uz. nae te IR . Winde @ take sure in > this day appointed plumbia for the Fire Insurai Company of Engiand,” pany a esented by the firm of companies formerly rep Blackford & Fugue: we respectfully prepared to place in these and panies represented our office of whatever favor us & Hi SAL ESTATE COMPANY. 6 nw has been served upon this com- Ss, pany that two shares, Nox. “iy, fully paid All ‘persons are jot to buy or sell said shares, as $ Will be issued to the party in Hi. S. MeCANDLISH, Secretary. SE S0c. OVER- 5c. each all EE & AST OF THE LOT OF THe alls and coats will be on sale f a Cue salt tom customer. “GEO! s DRESS teeing delivery before In- are zi Ball of our famous wrsde-to- ugurel ease $45 Dress. Saits IF MEASCRE IS. TAKEN THIS WEEK. Built in finest styie—elegantly silk Tined silk facings—and silk collar—jast $45- ft pa 2° FRED. GATCHEL, 604 13th st. fel7-Sd_ oS COMMON STOCK DIVIDEND. 5 A dividend of 1 per cent on the COMMON CAPITAL STOCK OF THE AMERICAN GRAPH- will be Pa._ave. . Ass, to Transfer arch 1, 1 OPHONE CO. office of D.C, IN, ry. (fe15-1 or ae REDUCED PRICES Office, 10th and F a.w. fe5-1m Yard, Sth and K me papers “you ha lose thers it takes no aston & Rupp, 42111 ULAR PRICED STATIONERS thSt. .__| PATRIOTIC WOMEN (Continued from First Page.) terms of the board of management, and gave a tender thought io those of the organization who have gone over to the ent majority since the meeting of the last congress of the order. The growth of the National Society, she said, has been so phenomenal that it seemed hardly possible that the record of the last congress could be maintained. However, when they gathered around the table of the pleasant little office on Oc- tober 1 it seemed as {f a1 autumnal blast had shaken the geneaiogical trees, so great had been t increase in numbers during the summer months, which are usually the least active. “At that time was received into full mem- bership 700 members, among them such distinguished women as Mrs. Henry Ward Beecher, Mrs. Julia Ward Howe and Mrs. Robert Louis Stevenson. The increase within the year has been 6,006. the whole membership now being 18, »," a state- ment which was received with prolonged appiause. In speaking of the Continental Hall, which has commended itself with especial interest to the D. A. R. luring the year, she said: “The able chairman, with her efficient committee, has accomplished remarkable results, when we take into con- sideration the Snanclal conditions of the year, and the difficulty of raising funds for any purpose.” She said that tae name Con- tinental Hall did not convey all that is meant by the object of the building. That it is to be in truth a memorial hall erected to perpetuate the memory of those who lost their lives in the successful effort to achieve independence. She wauted them to remember that it was not for their glory or for the glory of the present generntion that this building is to be reared and is to stand. She said that it was to be forever an object lesson for their children, to teach them veneration for the patriotic dead and that recognition of their services should be commemorated in marble, which will not perish. E She referred to the cordial greetings re- ceived from the Daughters of the Revolu- tion and to a union of that society with the Daughters ef the American Revolution. She said that it gave her extreme pleasure to enter upon the pleasant task of select- ing a committee to confer with a like com- mittee from the Daughters of the Revolu- tion to discuss a possible consolidation. She said that the consolidating committees met in October, with the national board of management, and that the meeting w: most satisfactory in its spirit, and, while no official results could follow this confer- ence, it was a grand move in the right direction. In concluding her remarks upon this point she said: “In union ‘here is power, strength, progress and dignity,’ and hoped that the day would soon dawn when the patriotic women of this nation would be known as a national organization, with one name, as they have but one pur- pose. Mrs. Avery's Reply. ‘The address of Mrs. Stevenson was plen- tifully punctuated with applause, and seem- ed to be exactly what the cungress wanted. It was responded to by Mrs. McElroy Avery, who said that to her had fallen the happy lot of _respond- ing in behalf of the Daughters of the American Revolution of cordial welcome. In their name and at their request she extended earnest thanks for all that had been done for the noble order. “We know,” she said, “that many times difficulties and perplexities have surrounded you, but we also know that with dignity end courtesy you have met and conquered them all. The Daugh- ters of the American Revelution are proud of their president general. Through you, I also extend our thanks to the board of Management for their wise and efficient government. To them have been pre- sented many bewildering questions, of them has been expected much, and they have not failed us. Wise in counsel, just in decision, zealous in carrying out wise plans, the board of management merit and have our heartfelt thanks.” “We number,” she said, “more than all the other American hereditary patriotic so- i together, we are stronger finan- we have done greater service, be- cause we were organized on rational lines, thanks to the little body of brave women who builded better than they knew. By all means, let us have a national capitol, American in design, American in work- p. from turret to foundation stone American—a monument to the past, a help to the future. If the unexpended balance in our treasury is turned over to the Con- tinental Hall committee on each 22d of February, the dream will soon become a reality. In this connection let us not for- get our national university.” In conclusion she said: ‘“‘We are here with one thought, one hope, one ambition, the best interests of this organization to which we belong. Honest differences of opinion there will be. Woe comes to a people which has no opinions. We realize that this is a mementous week, that !t rests with us to determine whether ours ts a to the words 78 Plerchants, Get Ready for Spring! You wis are now arriv- display them enlarging your i supply | the n at @ very Let us supply you E. Hodgkin, 913 7th. Varnishes, Builders i a fe22-16d Garhiell Placaace Garfield Pharmacy, 13TH AND I STS. N. W. Vr pure druge Main Office, Int axl Ind. ave. ne 217, harves, foot 4th st. se. “Phone 551. are Strengthened, the blood enriched and the y benefited by Tharp's Hundreds of wise you feel $1 at. F st. te2v10d Seld onty at JAS. THARE'S, $3 I never disappoint.” to Lawyers thelr BIEFS. 4 how well we how promptly we will deliver Let trial. We. a page fe BYRON S. ADAMS, “prompt prin fem lad Transfers of Real Estate. host. se. het. D and E sts.—Horace W. Lybrand to Wm. F. Hummer, 1@ and 11, sq. to Jacob S. Red D a -Clara W . trustee, lot 4, bla. 1 ne. bet. E and F stx ix P__Sethert Johnson, lot 34, sq. 754; $10. t. A and B sts. itandolph B. to Alena FP. Brummett, lot 60, and 6th sts. Mattie M. Hall ot 44. sq. S86, $3,100. W. Asbtow et al. to 3 4: ssio. wr -Leweelles Grandy to Warren R. bls. 44: $10. ward Seely et ux. to Alvin M. ry BE. sq. 22; $5. 15th’ and 16th sts.—Ehaeda 1. E. H. Merritt, part lets 1 and 2, Lith and d2th ste— Albert B. to Richard PL MeDauiel, tot 39, eq. now. bet. 14 w Sarab L. nt Glos, bet. M and N sts 1 Warre ving Boswil m1. 098; Portion Albert A. Wilson and John B. trustees, to John A. Swope, part; $17,800, —_——— Full of Information. Fvery business man, as well as every housewife, should possess a copy of The It contains infor- from every source, valuable alike to every one. Twen- ty-five cents buys ft at any news stand or Evening Star Almanac. mation carefully gathered The Evening Star office. rising or a setting sun. May no unworthy or selfish motive enter into our discus- sions; earnestly, wisely, prudently, may we try to settle each difficult point; and may God bless our deliberations.” In the absence of Mr. John Goode, who Was to respond for the Sons of the Revo- lution, General A. W. Greely responded with an address for both the Sons of Rev- olution and the Sons of the American Rev- elution, who he stated, could and did get along in the most harmonious manner, marching and working together. Mrs. S: owden'’s Paper. Mrs. Anna B. Snowden, president of the Daughters of the Revolution, presented a fine paper on the work of her order, and full of hope for the consolidation of the two orders, bringing, she said, the heart- jest greetings from the Daughters cf the Revolution to the Daughters of the Ameri- can Revolution. She referred to the fact that children must be reared in an atmos- phere of patriotism, if they were to grow up with a love of their native land, and that the mothers must keep the folds of the flag bright and unsullied, so as to hand it down to their children. She said that with all due respect to the learned gen- tlemen in Congress, she thought that if ney did their duty there would be no ne- ssity for immigration laws, as the people weuld be edi d in love of law and or- der, and would have no fear of the un- educated accessions. D. A. R. Notes. The Milicent Porter Chapter of Water- bury, Conn., is represented by Mrs. 8. W. Keliogg, the chapter regent; Mrs. Henry C. Griggs and Mrs. Otis 8. Northrup. This society has erected in the Itbrary of Wa- terbury a tablet to the memory of the soldiers of the revolution. Mrs. Holcomb is chapter regent from Hartford, Conn. Mrs. J. Burditt of Arlington Chapter, Rutland, Vt., 1s state regent of that state and 1s a descendant of the “Green Moun- tain Boys.” Her great-grandfather was Giddeon Brownson, who was with Ethan Allen at Ticonderoga at the time he took the fort. This Arlington Chapter has eighteen members from the same great- grandfather, Giddeon Brownson. Mrs. Howley Bronson is also delegate from Arl- ington Chapter. ‘The Mercy Warren Chapter of Spring- field, Mass., which is the largest and oldest chapter in Massachusetts, is represented by six delegates, Mrs. F. B. Doten, Mrs. J. F. Bidwin, Mrs. E. F. Morrison, Mrs. Nes- mith, Mrs. O. W. Wilcox and Mrs. T. M. Brown. Miss Waples is regent of the Caesar Rod- ney of Wilmington, Del. This chapter takes its name from the man whose vote made possible the adoption of the Consti- tution. Mrs. Elizabeth Clark Churchman is state regent of Delaware. Mrs. Peterson Speakman is a delegate from the Elizabeth Cook Chapter of Smyrna, Del. ‘There will be receptions galore during the week. Mrs. Madison A. Ballinger gives one this evening at her home on Clifton Heights, in which she will be assisted by Mrs. Stevenson, president general of the Dp. A. R., and many other ladies. Mrs. Blount of Georgetown will receive at the Oaks Wednesday evening, and Mrs. Stev- enson, president general, wil receive all the Sons, Daughters and their friends at the Normandie on Tuesday evening from 9 to 11. Miss Lillie Berg of New York will be the star singer at the session tonight. Miss Berg is said to have a remarkably tiful votce. ‘The opening hymn of the morning session tomorrow will be America, sung by Miss Goodwin. The return tickets over the Pennsylvania railroad have been extended to March 6, which will give the Daughters a chance to take in the inauguration. The agent will be at headquarters to fix up return tickets on February 24 and 25. EXPLANATORY NOTE: Observations taken at 8 a.nf., 75th meridiar time. Obrear. $ SOl @ Partly Cloudy s0vile O Cloudy ” @ fain. Solid lines are 1s0- _ fars, or Ines of equal air pressure, drawn for each tenth of an inch. Dotted Ilnes are isotherms, oF lines of equal temperature, drawn for each ten degrees. Shaded areas are regions where rain or snow has fallen during preceding twelve hours. The words “Higi” and “Low stow location of areas of high and low baromete: Small arrows fly with the wind. CONTINUED RAIN, But Clearing Weather 1s Promised for Tomorrow Morning. Forecast till 8 p.m. Tuesday—For the District of Columbia and Maryland, threat- ening weather and rain until Tuesday morning; clearing Tuesday; warmer to- night, cclder Tuesday night; easterly winds, shifting to westerly. Fer Virginia, threatening weather and rain tonight, probably clearing during Tuesday; warmer in the interior tonight an¢ colder Tuesday night; variable winds, skifting to westerly. Weather conditions and general forecast. —The barometer has fallen in the Missis- sippi and Ohio valleys and the southern and western portions of the lake regions, and it has risen in New England and the middle Atlantic states and to the west of the Mississippi valley. The barometer is low over southern portions of the lake re- gions and it is highest nerth of Montana. The temperature has fallen in the Saint Lawrence valley and from New England westward to Michigan, and it has also fallen decidedly over Indian territory and northern Texas; it is warmer in the south Atlantic states and in northern Minnesota. General rains have prevailed from the lake regions southward to the gulf states and snows are reported this morning from rerthern New York westward to Dakota. Threatening weather and snows are in- dicated for northern New England and thence westward over the lake regions. Showers are indicated for the Ohio valley and thence southward over the gulf states, followed by colder, fair weather Tuesday. The following heavy precipitation (in inches) was reported: During the past twenty-four hours— Washington city, 1.02; Cincinnati, 1.68; Parkersburg, 1.84; St. Louis, 1.00; Sprin field, Mo., 1.20; Buckhannon, W. Va., 1 Weston, W. Va., 1.65; Fairmont, W. Va., 1.53. Rivers—The following changes in the rivers (in feet and tenths) have occurred: Risen, 2.5 at Pittsburg; 6.2 at Parkers- burg, 11.5 to 41 at Cincinnati, 3.2 at Louis- ville, 43 at Nashville, 3.0 ‘at St Louis; elsewhere the changes have been glight. Tide Table. Today—Low tide, 5:11 a.m. and 5:51 p.m. High tide, 11:17 and 11:58 p.m. Tomorrow—Low tide, 6:06 a.m. and 6:52 pm. High tide, 12:13 p.m. The Sun and Moon. Sun rises, 6:48. Sun sets, 5:45. Moon rises, 12:29 tomorrow morning. Ton.orrow—Sun rises, 6:42. The City Lights. Gas lamps all lighted by 6:53 p.m. Ex- tirguishing begun at 5:50 a.m. The light- ing is begun one hour before the time nemed. Public are lamps lighted‘at 6:38 p.m., and extinguished at 6:05 a.m. Temperatures for Twenty-Four Hoars 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 21—4 p.m., 49; 8 p.m., 47; mid- night, 43. February 22—4 a.m., 39; 8 a.m., 38; 12 m., 39, and 2 p.m., 38. Maximum, 50, at 5 p.m., February 21; minimum, 38, at 10 a.m., February 22. MONETARY CONFERENCE House Coinage Committee Reports Favora- bly on the Senate Bill. Principal Points in the Report Drawn by Chairman Stone of Pennsylvania. The report on the bill for an internation- al monetary conference has been drawn by Representative C. W. Stone of Pennsylva- nia, chairman of the House committee on coinage, weights and measures. It says that a belief exists that the American peo- ple intended and expect that an earnest and bona fide effort shall be made to reach an international agreement on the currency question, and to enable the executive to give effect to that intention it is recom- mended that he be given full power to deal with the subject during his term of office. The prompt passage of the Senate bill, with an ameadment providing for diplomatic negotiations, if necessary, therefore, is rec- ommended. A conference of representa- tives of the several nations teretofore has been the customary way of seeking such agreement, and embodies an entirely proper mode of proceeding, and one which the committee thinks has received the ap- proval of leading European nations, as it says is shown by history. It is not, how- ever, the report adds, the only proper mode of proceeding. Diplomatic negotiations and treaty stipulations may be resorted to pre- liminary or subsequent to such conference, or, in lieu of it, as circumstances seem to require. The incoming executive, it is stated, has frankly and_ unequivocally stated that he will employ all proper means to promote an international agreement, and the committee believes that he should be aided in the performance of this duty by promptly vesting in him full and ex- plicit power to use every appropriate mevns to premote an international agree- ment, and the committee therefore recom- mend an addition to the bill providing that he may appoint commissioners or envoys to seek by diplomatic negotiations with the several nations to bring about such an agreement. ‘The report refers to the favorable action taken by the English house of commons in 1885 on a proposition to hold an interna- tional conference, the subsequent request of the German reichstag for such a confer- ence and similar action by the French chamber of deputies, and says: “In the face of such explicit declarations of opinion by the legislative branches of the three great monetary powers of Europe, we cannot as- sume that the governments of these coun- tries would decline to join in a conference, nor ought we to assume that they would appoint delegates who would misrepresent or antagonize the national sentiment indi- cated by the expressions of the legislative representatives of the people. Your com- mittee do not enter into any discussion of either the feasibility or the merits of inter- national bimetallism. The great prepon- Gerance of testimony of students of mon- etary science seems to ettablish its entire feasibility if sustained by the great com- mercial nations of the world. Its desira- bility, from an American standpoint at least. hus been recently passed upon by the great jury of the American people, and their verdict is to be ripened if possible into an effective judgment.” Reference is made to the plank of the republican platform in the last campaign opposing the free coinage of silver except by internatioral agreement with the leading commercial nations of the earth, which the republican party is pledged to promote, and declaring that until such agreement can be obtained the existing gold standard must be preserved. The report continues: “There is nothing of ambiguity or uncertainty in this declaration; it is explicit, straightfor- ward and complete. It must be accepted as expressing the will and purpose of the American people, and their will should be the guide of their representatives. A pledge fairly made should be unhesitatingly ful- filled. Doubts as to the possibility of suc- cess do not absolve from the plightéd obli- gation to attempt success.” SSS Presidential Nominations. The President has sent the following nom- inations to the Senate: Justice James L. Wolcott of Delaware to be United States district judge for the dis- trict of Delaware. Giles Y. Crenshaw of Missouri to be marshal of the United States for the west- ern district of Missouri. LOPPOOCSOS OOOO GOOG SOS SOGD i } Purgatorial Pills. ‘The druggist would bardly smile if you asked for “purgatorial pills.” There are many of them. Bat be would probably recom- mend a pill that did not gripe— © sugar-coated pill, gentle in ac- tion, and sure in effect. What ‘are they called? Ayer’s Cathartic Pills. FOR LAW AND ORDER Alexandria Uounty Citizens Hold a Mass Meeting. An Effort to Defeat the,.Gambling Fraternity—Rexolutions to’ Be Pre- sented to Judge Chickéster. The fight in Alexandria‘‘couyity between those representing law antl offer and the gamblers is fast approaghing, an acute stage and interesting developments are expected soon. Its close proximity to the nation’s capital renders tht fight that fs now waging of more than’ pasging interest to the people of Washington. At the end of €ach of the two bridges Grossing the Po- tomac from this city Into. Virginia are lo- cated resorts where gambling ig carried on cpenly, and further down in™ the, county, at St. Asaph race track, of'the’line of ‘the electric road, is situated’a pool'room where money can be lost any day in ‘the year. The assembly of Virginia has legislated re- peatedly to meet this state of affairs, but the laws remain a dead letter. Citizens who protest against this state of affairs have organized a Law and Order League of Alexandria county. The league has met with some setbacks, but its members are encouraged to hope for success in the fu- ure. The recent conviction of John W. Clarke for ullowing gambling on premises in his occupation was the entering wedge. This case was appealed to the county court. There a fight was made to prevent Mr. L. D. Yarrell of Washington, employed by the league as its counsel, from appearing as assistant in the prosecution of the case. After some warm passages of words the case was postponed until the presiding Judge, Judge D. M. Chichester, who was ill and unable to appear, could sit on the case. Yesterday a public mass meeting was held in the Presbyterian Church at. Ballston. Judge Grunwell, residing in Washington district of Alexandria county, chairman of the board of supervisors of the county, presided. Stirring speeches were made by the president of the league, Mr. Whallon; Mr. Frank Lyon, secretary: W. H, Hatch, Mr. A. 8. Doniphan, the pas- tor of the church and others. The action of the committee on law and order in se- curing counsel to prosecute the cases was indorsed, as was also their other steps in regard to the matter. A committee on resolutions, of Dr. Hance, Miles C. Munson and George Rucker, was appointed for the drafting of resolutions denouncing the gambling and the dereliction of the officials of the county In not prosecuting the cases, and also re- questing Judge Chichester of Fairfax coun- ty, the Alexandria county: judge, to reco} nize Mr. Yarrell in the prosecution. A copy of the resolutions was ordered to be sent to Judge Chichester and to each of the daily papers of Washington. An appeal for funds to carry on the fight was made, as the gamblers, it was urged, are sparing neither efforts nor money to defeat the league. The meeting adjourned to meet th: third Sunday in March z geo consisting — A TARIFF REVOLT. Democrats Who Will Oppose the Ad- mission of Free Raw Material. Democrats of the orthodox tariff for revenue stripe find indications of rebellion when constderation of the tariff bill is had in the next ‘House. It 1s openly charged among democratic congressmen that a vumber of southern: representatives’ are- Preparing to cut loose in a more or less material manner from ‘democratic tariff traditions in the next House, and that the fart of some of them rove ‘sensa~ tional to a high degree. en papers It is charged that on thaetaxiff question * the democrats are split ime dnnumerable factions, and that there: age .shore ‘minds on the subject than coloss in the rain= Ww ba E It is not denied that 1 southern members have announced iner intention fe: paeliver ‘Speeches which zwilk be revela- It is admitted that it wij, bg difficult to. get these elements together, inthe caucus, and to decide upon a line of action which will give the appearance ty, the, country -of a solid a ain Fs ? One. of the most Promingnt democrats in this House and the next fold;a Star _re- porter that he intended to. the idea ch tee Taw ae He had this in view for years, but up to (present time. has bowed to the will of the majority of the party. He intends now to bend his en- ergies to committing the ty pgainst fre raw materials, PAE = A number of the Georgia ieibers of the House are said to be ready to vote for pro- tection to rice and sea island cottgny as well as ‘other products of the state, One member of the South Carolina delegation is seriously debating what hig. position shall be as to cotton manufacturing. That State ts now ‘second in the let of south; ern states in cotton ‘manufactures, and the mill men are demanding protection. The situation is the same as to nearly ali the other: southern dele; by some that this feelin, doing to change the tariff, atid it the south thight as’ well’ get'a portion whatever ‘benefits it confers while it_ig In operation. idea would have ‘been spurned years ago, but the u , ery fact that insurrection is breeding’ alldws this excuse’ te be furnished and taken tn vearnest. © ~ SLUMS IN ALLEYS One Blot on the Beauty of the Capital 4 of the Nation. HOMES FOR THE POOR Board of Trade and Civic Center Unite Efforts. SANITARY WORKING FOR REFORMS “The Slums of Washington” was the theme discussed before a gathering at the Foun- Gry M. E. Church Saturday evening. The meeting was held under the joint auspices of the board of trade and the Civic Center, the purpose of which was to forward tne interests of the Washington Sanitary Im- provement Company, which has been form- ed to provide sanitary and economical homes for the poor who are now crowded in miserable hovels in alleys. These alleys were declared by the speak- ers of the evening to be slums as loatiisome as the werst quarters of London, and pest- holes as favorable to the spread of the black plague, cholera or yellow fever as are the dirty hovels of Bombay, if any of those diseases should be introduced here. Start- ling facts were laid before the many thoughtful people who were present and there was a consensus of opinion that some- thing must and can be done to clean out the thickly populated alleys of the city. Indorsed by Justice Brewer. The meeting was presided over by Asso- clate Justice Brewer of the Supreme Court of the United States, who, upon opening the meeting, heartily indorsed the purpose for which it had been called. The first sepaker of the evening was Dr. Elgin R. L. Gould of New York city, who has made a thorough investigation into the problem of housing the poor as well as other social questions. “Physical, moral and social laws,” he de- clared, “bear the closest relation to good houses. Unless environment is changed your aitempts at reforms will bear no last- ing good.” As Bad as in London. Dr. Gould spoke of the miserable condi- tion of the poorer classes in London, where he had spent much time in looking into the condition of the slums, but said that in this city the condition found in the alleys is quite equal to anything he saw in London. He spoke of the great loss of earning power suffered by the poorer classes who live in unsanitary houses be- cause of the sickness so brought on. This sickness in London amounted to twenty days per year for each worker and to that extent reduced his income, though such illness was entirely preventable through the enforcement of sanitary measures. Effects on Children. Dr. Gould referred to the effect upon children of being brought up among scenes of vice that run riot in the alleys here, and in the slums of all cities. Fortunately the housing problem had proven to be the easiest of social problems. It had been Proven in Europe that sanitary homes for the poorer classes could be provided, pay- ing at the same time 5 per cent on the investment, and $100,000,000 had been in- vested abroad in such enterprises, only 6 per cent of which enterprises had proved to be failures. He said the people of this city were in a better position to provide sanitary homes than were the people of New York and London, where the price of ground was so high. Yet in London they had been able to buy ground at $5.65 per square foot, and to provide sanitary homes which were rented at the rate of 371-2 cents per room per week. That paid 4 per cent on the investment, while during the last two or three years there had been a surplus from the London enterprise of 2 1-4 per cent, with which a club house for all the tenements had been provided. Women Collect Rents, Dr. Gould reviewed the work in London of Miss Octavia Hill, who had suggested the idea of allowing women to collect rents, in which she had been highly successful. He hoped that the Washington Sanitary Improvement Co. would adopt the same method. The contrast is strong between the man collector, who demands the rent with threats of eviction, and the women collect- ors, who call upon the tenants, become friends of the housewives, advise them about their work and see that repairs are properly made. The woman collectors had proven much more successful than the men, and in only two instances of the thousands of tenement houses placed under her control had she failed to pay 5 per cent, He said that eighteen years ago Miss Hili was collecting rentals amounting annually to $350,000. She became the agent for the worst tenements in London, only stipulat- ing that the roof should be made water- proof, the cellar cleaned out and the place made sanitary. Other improvements she would introduce gradually from the in- come, giving only 5 per cent to the owpers of the tenements. There were three rea- sons, Dr. Gould said, -why women manage Property better than men. They were more painstaking in their preliminary investiga- tion, took care to get only good housewives and saw that repairs were made promptly on the plan that a “stitch in time saves nine.” Bishop Satterlee’s Experiences. Bishop Satterlee heartily indorsed the work proposed to be done by the Sanitary Improvement Company. While Washing- ton was the best governed city in America and while he had never seen or imagined a city like it before he came here there was one blot upon it in its alley population. Seven years ago, he said, the population of the alleys was 50,000. He had visited fif- teen or sixteen of the alley houses and found them in a deplorable condition. He found seven people living in two small rooms in one house, and nine people in the Same number of apartments in another tenement. These houses rent from $9.50 to $4 per month, the poorest of frame houses bringing $1.50 per month per room, and the brick houses $2 per room per month. He had found the condition in the slums of London almost identical with the condition in the alleys of this city. Progress of the Work. Surgeon General G. M. Sternberg spoke of the progress that had been made by the Washington Sanitary Improvement Com- pany. He said that a number of people had subscribed to the stock of the com- pany, although but little effort had been made to raise money. He said the com- pany would limit its dividends to 5 per cent. It would build houses of six rooms, three rooms on a floor, for from $12 to $15 for ground to cost not more than 60 cents per foot. He wanted to have lady agents to collect the rents from the tenements. The society had a capital stock of 5,000 shares at $100 each, and this would provide homes for over 3,000 tenants, which would relieve the pressure in the alley houses and tend to reduce rents there. Compared With Havana. ‘Dr. Sternberg said much had been report- ed about the filthy condition of Havana: but he had seen as unwholesome and as in- sanitary places in this city as existed in Havana. He ecaid that if this country were so unfortunate as to have black plague or } cholera introduced here the alleys would be as good breeding places for those diseases as is Bombay. John Joy Edson spoke in favor of the itary Improvement Company, which he ,sajd proposed a thoroughly practical plan. le told of a visit he had made to one of | the alleys in this city. Some years ago he bought seven or eight houses in Goat alley «without seeing them. After he had owned them some time he visited them to look after repairs. He found six people living in one room and four in another. The sight was so’repulsive that ft became as a night- mare to: him, which remained long after the Visit to the alley. He at once gave instruc- tions to his agent to sell the houses imme- diately. which was done. He said the stock of. the -Santtary Improvement Company, paying 5 per cent, wa3 better and just as‘ Feliable as government bonds,’ which will INDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS. ACCOUNTANTS AMUSEMENTS . a 12 ATTORNEYS . 5 AUCTION SALES, 10 BOARDING ... COMMISSIONERS OF DEET COUNTRY REAL ESTATE. OmATHS EDUCATIONAL EXCURSIONS Creo rn errr Pee ee ee tr rac ary RENT (Stables). RENT (Stores). ALE (Bicycles). MANICURE res WANTED AND TO LOAN TRAVEL AL TIANOS AND ORGANS. POTOMAC RIVER BOATS... PROPOSALS . RAILROADS . SEASHORE SPECIAL NOTI STORAGE UNDERTAKERS . WANTED (Help). WANTED (Houses). WANTED (Miscellaneous). WANTED (Rooms). . WANTED (Situations). WINTER RESORTS. not now pay more than 8 per cent on the investment. Justice Brewer concluded the evening's exercises with a short address, indorsing the movement. Subscribers to Stock. Subscriptions to the stock of the sanitary company have been received from Justices Brewer and Brown, Gardiner G. Hubbard, Commissioners Ross and Truesdell, Bishop Satterlee, Dr. S. C. Busey, Mrs. George W. Childs, 8. W. Woodward, W. J. Boardman, Senator McMillan, Dr. W. W. Johnston, W. C. Whittemore and M. W. Beveridge. CONDENSED LOCALS A tree at Connecticut avenue and L streets is broken. Lieut. D. H. Teeple reports that dirt and weeds cover the entire sidewalk in front of lots between 19 and 25 Pierce street, washed there from an adjoining parking. The same is true of the sidewalk at the southwest corner of Ist and L streets northeast. Mackey Stern, aged fourteen years, who was before Judge Kimball Saturday on the charge of vagrancy. was today handed over to his father at the request of the latter, who promised to care for him, and gave bond in $0 to produce the boy in court at any time that the latter may so order. Coroner Hammett today investigated the case of Bertha Jackson, who was taken sick on the street and died on her way to the Washington Asylum yesterday, and decided that an inquest was unnecessary. Richard Green, charged with assaulting and cutting James Gatewood with a knife on February 2, was today sent to jail for sixty days in default of a fine of $20, by Judge Miller. Thomas O'Connell, who said his home was in Philadelphia, was found begging on the street Saturday evening. He admitted the charge, but he had a letter of recom- mendation from his former employer, and Judge Kimball released him on his personal bonds. Thomas Barnes and William Het- field, who were picked up in company with O'Connell, and who likewise plead guilt of a similar charge, went to the work house for sixty days. Alexander Moore, who was charged with using boisterous language yesterday, this morning plead guilty to Judge Kimball, and was released on his personal bonds that he would pay the proper officer $ fine during the day. Truck D responded to a local alarm about 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon for a fire at 2 Quincy street northeast, resulting from hot ashes. The damage did not exceed $10. The police report dangerous holes in the sidewalks in front of the following houses: 511 H street northeast; Irving street be- tween 7th and 9th streets; 1808 4th street; 3214 M street; 805, 907, 911 and 913 3d street southeast; 134, 146 and 148 N street south- east; 735 4th street southeast; northwest corner of 3d and K streets southeast; northeast corner of 24 and N streets solith- east; 2d street between C and I streets southeast; D street between 6th and 612 streets southwest; 10th and C streets south- t; 17th street between H street sylvania a nue; southwest corner New Jerse; : and L street; 706 L street; 1519 and 1545 6th street. The sewer at 4% and I streets southwest is caved in. The pavements are broken at 7th and streets, in front of 49614 E street and K street, all southwest. The hydrant at the southeast corner 14th and B streets southeast is In need repair. The sewer at the northeast corner of and D streets southeast is choked. eae ge ses Hotel Arrivals. Raleigh—E. K. Butler, Syracuse, E. Birch, Philadelphia, Pa.; zinger, J. A. Kennedy and T. H. Skinner, New York; F. A. Fowler, Chicago, Il.; E. B. Emery, St. Louis, Mo.; I. G. Carpenter, Milwaukee, Wis. a Arlington—T. M. Hayes, Auburn, N.Y.; R. C. Parsons, Cleveland, Ohio; J. T. Jarvis, Louisville, Fia.; Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Brown, Pittsburg, Pa.; B. Greenwald and wife, New York; M. E. Dayton, Chicago, Ill.; G. H. Bush and wife, Buffalo, N.Y. Willard’s—H. F. Kingsland, Brooklyn N. Y.; G. E. Sleeper, Lynn, Mass.; H. P. Bou- ties, St. Louis, Mo.; N. Bell, Newark, N. E. R. Brainerd, Chicago, Ml. Oxford—H. Hall and wife, New Haven, Conn.; W. J. Henry, H. W. Wood and Mz and Mrs. Bingham, New York; C. Byrnes, Pittsburg, Pa. Hamilton—J, H. Bailey, Mrs. J. R. Baxter, Mrs. I. W. Keller and Mrs. L. Hester, New York. Cochran—A. C. Clarkson, Tampa, Fla.; Anna Held and Miss C. Connor, New York; T. W. Bradley, Walden, N.Y. Normandie—Mrs. T. D. Crocker, Cleve- land, Ohio; Mrs. T. W. Mahin, Clinton, Iowa; W. 8. Eames, T. C. Young, T. C. Luck, St. Louis, Mo.; F. Putnam and wife, New York. ‘Shorcham—Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Squires, St. Paul, Minn.; Mr. and Mrs. A. 5. White and C. E. Evans, New York; H. G. Curtis Boston, Mass.; A. O. Bliss and wife, Jack. sonvillc, Fle.; J. M. Ela, Chicago, IIL; W. Hidden, Eepyaonce R. 1.; A. N. Barber, Trenton, N. J. Riggs—M. M. Walters, Troy, N. Y. 5 Wood, Brooklyn, N. ¥Y.; C. F. Buck, New Orleans, La.; Mr. and Mrs. E. 8. Sanford, Danbury, Conn.; W. D. Chase, New York; E, F. Sayles, Indianapolis, Ind. Ebbitt—G. P. McKay, Cleveland, Ohio; T. C. W. Basset, Pittsburg, Pa.; Gen. A. Murray, U.8.A., Naw York; J, W. Kay and F. Moore, Brooklyn, N. ¥. Wellington—W. R. Ross and wife, Den- ver, Col.; R. A. Clapp, Knoxville, Tenn.; E. P. McFetric Baraboo, W! J. M. Covert, Mr. and Mrs. G. Frohman, Mrs. A. F. Harcourt and G. W. Benjamin, New York; J. R, Travers, Norfolk, Va. Johnson—G. BH. Bowden, Norfolk, Va.; H. G. Harrison, New York; F. W. Aldrich, Atlanta, Ge. Metropolitan—B. Spier, New York; S. D. Block and Gen. C. M. Shelley and wife, Mcntgomery,.Ala.; H. G. Pomery and wife, Chicago, Ill. St. James—W. O. McCullough, St. Paul, Minn.; P. A. Konen, Dayton, Ohio; C. A. Webster, Buffalo, N. Y. Bie ERS Bios. = ee Hon = H. C. Young, New York; looper an wife and Mrs. O. H. Diggs, Providence, RL ~ SS ‘Ain Suusually eatiy date tis year. “he at an fe year. steamer State of Michigan will begin mak- ing regular trips between Cleveland and troit Monday. =.-- WERANGIAL. ~ To be poverty proof— How to make those near and dear to us—certain of never knowing want during their entire life- time! To secure them a Property—small enough to go in a pock- et book—yet thieves cannot steal it —fire cannot destroy it—and neither can the law or thief proof 1 Yewnt= roperty IS TH cot it you fi extract YE ANNUIT n of money ths walle sen lives. For the interested reader we’ve further information —forceful because of being facts. THOMAS P. MORGAN, *Phone 1126. 1333 F St. N.W. ‘Gunmen Serer i Stocks will rise-— — Bonds by wir and Fa train, 1-16 com, : C.T. HAVENNER 928 F st, Member Washingtos Atlantic buildin fe22-214 al lr. J. Hodgen & Co., Members Philadelphia Petroleum and Stock Exchange, STOCKS, COTTON, GRAIN AND PROVISIONS. Gossip Ticker. News of the St Rooms 10 and 11, Corcoran bldg., cor. ts, and OS Tth st. nw. CORSON & MACARTNEY, Members of the rk Stock Exchange, 1419 F st., Glover building Correspondents of ‘Mensrs. “Moore a Schley, 80 Baers and Deal posits, Railroad listed on th: Boston ond stent se ds and all local Ratiroad, and Teleptone Stock deatt In. American Bell Telephone Stock bough ss ep ock bought and sold, Washington Loan & Trust Co.,, OFFICE, COR. 9TH AND F STS. PAID-UP CAPITAL, ONE MILLION, Interest ?4! oN berosirs. Loa: ade on Real Estate HS "N50" Gollaterais. Acts as Executor, Administrator, Trustee, Guardian and Comuittce on Estates. Acts as Registrar, Transfer and Fis cal Agent of Corporations. Takes full charge of Real and Per sonal Estates. Bafe Deposit Boxes for rent. Storage Vaults for trunks, boxes, &e., containing valuables, silver, vric-a- ‘rac, &e. Incorporated undr act of Congress and subject to supervision of the comptrolier of the currency. - President eT curities, Dis- Gas, Insurance A. S. Worthington. . 32 ¥ Dariington....] Advisory Counsel, DIRECTORS: Bailey, Charies B., Hauitlion, Joon A., Barber, A. L., B., 5 Larner, 4 Barker, W : Batchelder, It. Baum, Charles, Carmody, Joun R., Clapp. Joun M., Crane, Augustus, Jr., Cumming: a Ss. aus-m,Gatt The National Safe Deposit, Savings and Trust Company, Of the District of Columbia, CORNER 15TH ST. AND NEW YORK AYE. Chartered by spectal act of Congress, Jen., 1867, and acts of Oct., 1890, and Feb., 1893. Capital: One [liliion Dollars SAFE DEPOSIT DEPARTMENT. Rents safes inside burglar-proot vaults at $5 per annum upward. Securities, Jewelry, silverware und valuables of all Kinds in owner's package, trunk or case taken on deposit at moderate cost. SAVINGS BANK DEPARTMENT. Deposits received from TEN CENTS upward, and interest allowel on $5 and xbove. Loans money on real estate and collateral security. Sells first-class real estate and otber securities in sums of $500 and uyiward. TRUST DEPARTMENT. ‘This company is a legal depository for court and trust funds, and acts as administriitor, executor, receiver, assignee and executes trusts of all kinds. Wills prepared by a competent attorney in daily attendance. OFFICERS: BENJAMIN P. SNYDER. E. FRANCIS RIGGS. First Vice President Second Vice President Third Vice President Treasurer .-Agsistant Secretary ++-Trust Officer CHARLES E. NYMAN. WOODBURY BLAIR... 2 W. B. Hibbs & Co., BANKERS & BROKERS, Members New York Steck Exchange, 1427 F Street. - - Correspondents of LADENBURG, THALMANN & CO., de6-164 New York Silsby & Company, INCORPORATED. BANKERS AND BROKERS, Office, 613 15th st. n.w., National Metropolitan Bank Building. Telephore 505. Union Savings Bank Rees $918-100 mhI9