Evening Star Newspaper, September 14, 1897, Page 11

THE EVENING STAR. — PUBLISHED DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY. AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, 1101 Pennsylvania Avenue, Cor. 11th 8, by i Com; Tho resing Seer Rereeeps Compras, Kew York Office, 49 Potter Building. ‘The Evening Star is served to subscribers t1 the city by carriers, on thelr own account, at 10 cents Tper week. or 44 certs per month. Copies at the ¢ounter 2 cents each. By mail—snywhere in the United States or Canada—pestaze prepald—30 cents per month. ~ sesnturday Qcintupte Sheet Star, $1 per year, with foreign postage added, . Entered at the Post Office at Washington, D. C. end-c matter.) | ‘S> All mail subscriptions must be paid in advance. Rates of ad i WASHINGTON, D. C., TUES DAY SEPTEMBER 14 1897-FOURTEEN PAGE GRADE CROSSINGS Subject of Discussion by Northeast | Washington Association. AN APPEAL 10 THE COMMISSIONERS | Street Improvements, Public Schools and Alleged Discriminations. MRS. STOWELL AS TRUSTEE ——_>—__—_. ‘The Northeast Washington Citizens’ Asso- ciation met last evening for the first time sirce the adjournment for the summer in June last. The attendance was nearly twice as great as has been the case or most similar occasions heretofore.~ Many speeches were made, all of which indicated an earnest devotion to the principles for which the association was formed. President Evan H. Tucker occupied the chair. After calling the meeting to order, the chair made an address, which, in part. s as follows: call your attention to the fact that since our last meeting there have been three very serious accidents at railroad grade cr ings in the District. One of these was the horrible affair at Deane- wood, on the Baltimore and Potomac roa: where Judge Claughton and Miss © their lives; a second was at the M ng of the Baltimore and Ohiv . where Mr. Auerbach and five others narrowly aped being killed, and Ge » cempany, where a colored man oman had a miraculous escape from ath. fa man kills his fellow, it is murder, the offender is put to death on the gal- it is meet and proper to de; but road Companies whose lires are aimcst within the shadow of the Capitol dome can go right along killing people and are not held responsible bythe criminal law. It is time that Congress should take some acti in regard te this matter, for until it do he murder of innocent people will be kept ion Abolishing the Grades. “$ am delighted to see that Captain Black, Engireer Commissioner of the District. en able to get the Pennsylvania Rail- road Company to agree to a pian (the par- ticu ed of which have been aiready print- in The Star. now and alw which when carried out in the Now et Commissioners to the Ohio E de crossing in the Dist and compan hall t of to the recent killing by a Penn- ailroad train at Deanewood cross- udge Claughton and Miss Custis, = Dalrymple offered a preamble and resolutions, which were adopted by a unan- imous vot After the presentation of the resolutions, President Tucker called Vice President Burke to the chair, and in a short speech reviewed the testimony of some of the wit- nesses at the coroner's inquest to determine the cause of the fatal accident. Mr. Tucker sald he was utterly astounded to hear, he did at the inquest. and as v-as publish in The Star at the time, of the amount of work whic the gateman at the Dean od crossing had to perform, aad said it was simpl matter of impo: lity” for eny human being to carry out his orders from tke railroad company in reference to thi management ef the gates, and at the time perferm his other du The Rexc The preamble and resciutions set forth that the association had “heard with great sorrow of the death cf two of our most highly respected citi ut the crossing cf 1 tions, the Anacostia road over the tracks of the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad Company at or pwoed. D. C. “We deatas were caused by the f, ect of the raiiroad com- pany proper and sufficient xuare t crossing, and this a: tion requests the Commissioners to di said company, through the proper oficials, to employ a competent person or pe whose only to low safety gates before ge of every locomotive, train ov 1 crossing. and fd gates di- after the ¢ ani to dire: road company tes at the crossing of Sheriff road : and to empl sons whose said ga resolution. to & Ly S$ tracks over the r Deanewood, D. C., pemps Indulges in © Mr. William J. Frizzell criticised the course of a former Commissioner of the District in reference to the treatment of Failroad corporations, declaring, among other things, that although the Court of Appeals had decided that the District haa a@ right to enfore and criminal cour ulations made ‘y the board in ref > to the speed of 4 nd other kindred matters, vet s were de by the police offi- ven the regulations, s to the pros ict not allow plainest violations the Commission uting officers the of * gave for the nlticr 10 come to Mr. Frizzell that ngs ia the District atchman is kept the police au- Was Incomplete, and those at Sth nd I streets and 3d and ‘al other places, had not by at all. * said Mr. Frizzell, “is nd a miserable failure to »lic some valus h they entith further,” he continued. ¢fficials who very prope the mat- arge are preparing new regula- grade crossings, if ton Cit- to be heard s - ought tu aik with the Commissioners rela- reto.”” on information “that the Mr. Frizzell the norized of a commi nt of the to call on the Commission- before them the views ef the th ation in refere ct. Later the ¢ in the comn ot should be one ers and lay mem of to this imper' selected as his ee Cowstil, and J. H .t Tucker called attention to the he Baltimore and Ohio Railroad has, at the of the asso- placed a_ ne and as it is alrea¢ fact that t the company to place a watchman there A member said he unde mcre and Ohio people were about to build ‘stood the Balti- g tower wit ne square of that point, which, wien completed, would be some- thing of a protection to those using the Sth street crossing. Street Improvements. In the absence of Mr. H. H. Martin, chairman of the committee on streets, ave- nues and alleys, whe was unable on ac- ceunt of illness to be present, Vice Chair- man Loring Chappell offered a report, which, after the addition of the names of and Maryland avenue, and tween Maryland and Florida avenues. Compliments to Capt. Black. In the debate of ccmmittee’s report, Cap- several streets, was adepted by a unan:- mous vote. The report set forth that the committee, “after carefully consicering the question of the fimprovements of the streets in Northeast Washington, respectfully reas- sert and embody mat: atements that were in our last report, fer the condition of things relative to the imvrovement of our streets has not materially changed since th “We still adhere to the opinion that the apportionment of ti ppropriations for street improvements fn the District of Co- lumbia is not so divided that the northeast section has received in the past its just We Gesire to call your attention again to facts based upon the appropriation for the current fiscal year. “The northwest section within the city -limits proper has less than 10 per cent of its streets remaining unimproved, most of which are streets which are graded and regulated and in good condition, while the northeast section has fully 64 per cent of its streets unimproved in the city tilmits. The balance, or many of them, north of H street. are neither graded nor regulated, but are almost in a state of nature, with not even gutters for the water to run off. “Of the appropriation of $104,500 for the improvement of streets in the suburbs but $14,000 is to be used In the northeast sec- on, the balance entirely in the northwest. west of 7th street. Alleged Discriminations. “The amount of $36,000 is to be used for the pavement of Connecticut avenue and Columbia road, between Florida avenue and 18th street extended, notwithstanding the fact that these streets are but par- tially built up with houses. This amount is almest as much as is allotted the current year to the entire northeast section for avement. We do not and cannot call this justice to the northeast. For the fiscal year ending in 1896 $87,500 was appro- priated for the improvement of streets in the suburbs in the northwest, but not one cent fer the northeast. “Your committee feels that as the north- east section is growing more rapidly, per- haps, than any other- portion of the city, it has not been justly treated in the past in the improvement of streets, as there streets north of H street which Weather are muddy and almost imp: for vehicles or pedestrians. “We must most respectfully protest against the insertion of appropriations by Congress, at the request of some senator entative, for the improvement cf which have been urged by some syndicate or influential parties, who desire in wet to impreve their property, as many in- stances of this kind be pointed out, especially in the northwest section. ‘TI streets are improved, the protes' of the Di the citizen: trict and the great majority of An Instance Cited. “In the last appropriation for strects an item was inserted, against the protest of this association, for the pavement of Mor- ris street, between 6th and 7th streets, not- withstanding the fact that P and G streets, lying on each side of it, almost entirely built up and leading to the boundary, were unimproved. “We are of the opinion that the schedule of the Commissioners should. be. strictly achered to, as, in our judgment, they are more competent to judge of the needs and ssities of the District than Congress can possibly be. Additions to Schedule. “The committee has the honor to recom- mend the addition to the schedule, now on the Commissioners’ list, of the follow- ing streets fcr improvement in the order named: 10th street between I street and Florida avenue, grade and macadam; 6th street between H and K streets, grade and macadam; K street between 7th and 12th reets, grade and macadam; Catan strect between 6th and 7th streets, grade and macadam; th street between K_ street and Florida avenue, grade and macadam: llth street between C street and Maryland avenue, grade and macadam: 4th street between B and H streets, pave; Ist street between G and L streets, grade and macu- dam; Sth street between H and I streets, spiked and rolled; 9th street between H and I streets, spiked and rolled. “And the following street in the suburt Gales street between 15th and ISth streets, grade and macadam The report was signed by H. H. Loring Chappell, G. B. Rose, butts, J. B. Algate, Dr. E. W. Kiri mittee. Additions to the foregoing list were made at the suggestion of various members as follow: 1 rect between 7th street and Florida avenue; 11th street between G and Hs stree h street between street 7th street be- Martin, Sower- com- tain Black's course since he became a mem- ber of the board of District Commission- ers was the subject of prais said, and his One of the remarks were heartily indorsed by several others who spoke along the same line, Captain Black became a D cner it was simply a matier of imp sibility to get more than the most m improvemen Upon having speakers that before rict Commis- ser for Northeast Washington. his attention called to what t Washington Citizens’ As: anted Captain Black, it was . promptly visited those streets for which improvements were asked at ‘the hands of the board; ascertained their ab- olute needs for himself and in most in- the making of the improvements followed. A resolution was passed requesting the committee on streets, avenues to call on the District Commicsioners snd b » them a copy of the report adopt- t the meeting. and all lay ed Oppose Mes. Stowell. A long discussion took piace in referenre to the appointment next mo: r the public schools in Northeast hington, and while no formal vote was aken, it was determined to oppo: cumbent, Mrs. Stow candidate for re ‘There of a trus- the in- shall be a if ppointment. question, was no . as to M the each a r Siowell's ability to per- of her position, and the ly on the t she nt of another portion of the D shoo! duties un that over whose he pr also a long discussion reiztive to the removal of Mr. Colvin as one of the Colvin lost office janitor ef schools. It was bs his place bee an un he District tiken N ners for the cou me public ken. fucker called attention to the at the new public school b Washington, ication would be oceupi ume Monday next. The hui been told, w architeetu ty speaking, the finest of its kind in the District, and he thought ought matter. ilding in ection of labored 1 for the for the e a hich the any years, for suitable dedicat to be held in honor chieved by the members : ion. The whole subject reftrred to the committee on schools, with power to, act aS may seem best to its meni gee Saengerbund Elects Officers. At the annual mecting of the Washington Saengerbund officers, as follows, were elected to serve Quring the ensuing year: Frank Claudy, president; John Waldmann, vice president; L. Kimmel, financial secre- tary, and F. Carl, recording secretary. Louis Faber was elected to serve a twelfth term as treasurer, William Hagemann was chosen librarian, and Henry Xander, mu- sical director. The house committee elected is composed of F. Altrup. William Berens, jr., Charles Dismer, P. Havenstein, A. F. Joerss and Hugo Schulze, ceremonies WHITE RIBBONERS| Biennial Ccamentinn of the-World’s | W. C. T. U. at Toronto. SELECTION OF DISTRICT DELEGATES Advance Expression of Welcome by the Toronto Membership. DISTINGUISHED LEADERS Preliminary steps will, it is understood, be taken at the meeting tomorrow in this city of the executive committee of the District Woman's Christian Temperance Union for the selection of delegates to the great World’s Biennial Convention of the W. C. T. U., to be held in Toronto, Canada, next month. The full list of nameas will not, however, be known until it is made out at the annual convention of the District W. C. T. U., October 5 and 6 next. The convention in Toronto is to be the greatest one the union has ever held. The entire city will take part in it, and will en- deavor to make a more enthusiastic gath- ering than those famous in the annals of the Christian Endeavorers. The chairman of the reception committee kas circulated this petition: To white ribbon members of every land: “We greet you in the name of 10,000 Canadian white ribboners, and in the name of the convention com tee, which for months has been preparing for your coming by planning for your entertainment, and making the thousand and one preparations for so great a convention as shall honor | our queen city of Toronto next Octobe: We pray that your stay in our midst may be a permanent blessing to our home and nation, and that you shall carry back with you to your homes and work an inspira- tion that shall more speedily bring Christ's kingdom to the hearts of our humanity. ‘or your information and guidance, and for our helpfuine in further arrange- ments, will you be kind enough to note the following points: “Delegates to the convention will be en- tertained free. Tne hospita ity of our Cana cian homes is most ero! offered. We extend a cordial tation to those who are not delegates to come and enjo: the of the convention, aad re- inspiration of the great gath- ‘ments will be made for the entertainment of such visitors for abont $l a day. Delegates and visitors will be Met at the station and rted to Toror:to district W. C. T. U. headquarters, sim Street, the bu: headquarters of the convention ¢ommittee, and here the assign- men to homes will be made. he day sessions of the cenvention wi be held in the pavilion. Post office, te graph and telephone facilities will all be provided. Delegates may have mail matter directed to ‘The Pavilion, Toronto, Canada care of World's W. C. T! U. Conyention The Decorations. “We desire to make the decorations as representative as possible of our world- wide organization. You are, therefore, specially requested to send your national W. C T. U. banners and national flags for decoration purposes at least one week be- fore the convention, addressed to Mrs. E Schoff, 56 Elm street, Toronto, Canada. Superintendents are requested to send their department mottoes. r Please mail a com- munication now to Mrs. Schoff, stating What you propcse to s , SO that arrange- ments may be made to pass the customs e whether a delegate will take care of these decorations at the close of the convention, or give definite irstrue tions ¢ to where they are to be ‘turned. “We cannot, 1: this brief circular, do more than hint at the welcome which awaits you. While you come primarily to plan for better and gre work for the beleved cause which binds our hearts, social features which will hous know ich other will be i: rives, and other div: stre You of our he: to welcome a large ribbon ‘my. announced that at this convention I_be present ali the famous wo- kers, such as Laly Henry Somer- Anna Gordon and Miss Willard, be- s the loca! retaries of Boston, vy Willard claims many friends; W: ton, Chicago, San Francisco, St, Louis, Baltimore. Richmond, Philadelpala and New York. : rest, ind hope host of the great ‘white The Organization Formed. The World's W. C. T. U. was the outeome of the union of the W. C. T. U. of the United States and a similar organization in England, with which Ledy Henry Som- set w prominently identified. Lady Henry and Frances Willard corresponded, and laid plans for the combined work of the two societies, which afterward became y. C. T. U. of the whole world. It was not until 181, howexer, that these two great leaders met, when’ Lady Henry vis- ited Miss Willard at “The Rest,” Evans- ton, Il. Over forty countries were grouped in the one general union, and laws were laid down for the gufdance and help of all. These were so much the work of Miss + Frances Willard, and showed so thoroughly her skill and executive ability, that she was elected the president of the anion, a position which she has since held. ‘The ob- Ject, according to her own wording, is: “To unify throughout the world the work of women in temperance and social reform, and to circulate a petition, addressed to all the governments of the world, for the overthrow of the alcohol and opium trades, lis methods are preventive, educational, evangelistic, social and legal, Hen there are these ‘advisories’: Time of prayer, noontide; badge, a knot of white ribbon; watchwords, Agitace! Organize! Motto, For God and Home and Every Land.” The officers are: President, Miss Frances Willard, Evanston, 111; vice president-at- large, Lady Henry Somerset, the Priory, nglind; honorary’ vice presi: Mary Clement Leavitt, Bos- Miss Jessie Ackermann, Lon- gland; Mrs. Elizabeth Wheel- ston, Hl.; Dr. Kate Bush- nell, Evansion, Hl.; Rev. Alice R. Palmer Wayzata, Minn. other” Stewart, Spring- field, Ohio; honorary sceretary, Miss Agnes E, Slack, Ripley, Derbyshire, England; hon- dor, 8. W. er Andrew, E orary ant secretary, Miss Anna A, Gordon, nston, Ill; treasurer, Mrs. Mary E. nderson, Danville, Quebec, Can- ada. = In addition to the convention regular at Toronto. there will be an ovation to Miss Willard, a birthday celebration and of con- gratulatiog of her having attained her fifty-ninth birthday, which she does Sep- tember 28. As Miss Willard has been in Europe almost continuously since her first meeting with Lady Somerset, it has teen impossible to observe her birthday pub- liciy of late. It is therefore thought hest to make some celebration of it at this time. Miss Willard'’s Birthday, Regarding this, Miss Anna Gordon, her “right-hand man," writes from Ogunquit, Maine, under date of August, 1897: “We are here at the seaside, where Miss Willard 1s trying to.t@e a genu‘ne vacation from her torrespondence and to give what little time she devotes each day to dictatioa toward the preparation of her addresses for our Buffalo and Toronto conventions, which meet In October next. Miss Willard kindiy appreciates your warm thought of men- tioning her birthday. “You ask me to tell you what gifts Miss Willard has received in previous years as birthday tokens. On Miss Willard’s fiftieth birthday we made a cairn in her garden back cf Rest Cottage, Evanston, Ill, this cairn being compesed of stones contributed by hundreds of her friends in this and oth- er countries, including those sent by John G. Whittier, Harriet Beeclter Stowe, Susan B. Anthony and a host of: others. “Through the generous Kindmess of Mrs. Amelia Throp, the mother of Mrs. Ole Bull ard of Mrs. Bull, herself, ard=her friend, Mrs. Abbie Shaple!gh, Miss Willard’s den was enlarged and greatl¥ improved by an ample fireplace, cak writing desk, etc. There have been oter delightful giftsjnot always exactly on Miss Willard'’s: birthday. For instance, the furnishing of her little cot- tege, the Eagle's Nest, at Twilight Park, in the Catskills, was the work of the White Ribboners from almost-every @tate in the Union, and there is a charmifigefountain in Chicago named for her whichi represents the figure of a child holding itsseup of wa- ter. This was presented ,to°Chi®ago by the boys and girls of the Loyal @emperance Legion from.all the countries @uxiliary to our society, and the money fort which waz in every case earned. “Miss Willard’s birthday, September <5, is observed hy temperance chikiren under the W.C. T. U. the workdover as a Harvest Home day, and exercises are held showing that the fruits and grains of the earth cught to be used for fuod Yather than be made into harmful drinks.” Iceland’s Representative. One of the most interesting characters in connection with the World's Woman's Christian Temperance Unton is Miss Olifia Johansdottir, the president of the Nationai and England, then comes to Canad the great gathering of the World’s Wi Ribboners in Toronto. Her ancestors w to Iceland in the fifteenth century, being Irish religious fugitives. For generations her ancestors have been famous patriots and have figured consviciously in the na- tonal struggle for freedom from Danish rule. Olifia’s parents died when she was v young and her training devolved upon a j Maiden aunt and bachelor tincle. Her aunt and uncle wield a wide (political power and are well informed on sociological sub- jects. Her uncle is speak¢r of the lower se of parliament and Her eften heard in public gather: valrly in th unt’s voice ngs, parti whieh concern the inte: vith such a heritage it is Unat Olifia is un.versaily ac- krewledged to be the leaer among Women of her count rece excellent education an fis traveled a great deal stud Jems The burning ambition of her life is to us the giwat suciai prob- bring the women of her country to an absolute equality with the It is a well-known fact that the of land already possess more privileges than in any otner Evrop but only perfect justice will satisfy this leader ot the north. ‘Phe appearance cf t jue and min t on will dea She has recently been made vi-: grand chief templar for the 1.0.G.T. of Iceland, so that members of that organization, as well as white ribbon- ers, will extend a hearty welcome to so prominent a guest from the most northern inhabited porticn of the globe. irs. Foster's Withdrawal. It is said that the worst blow the W. C. T. U. ever received was when, some years ago, M J. Eilen Foster, then of Io and now of Washington, withdrew from the organization because of political ¢ ferences. Mrs. Foster, though a strong re- publican, wished the union to be conducted on non i : to which Miss Wil- lard objected. ster's friends, thou- sands strorg. urged her to fignt the W. C. T. U. and set up a rival organization, but this she, though an ardent. prohibitionist, declined to do, and merely withdrew her- self from the ranks. Since that time she has been president of the National Wo- man’s Republican League. Speaking of Miss Willard’s personality, Anna Gordon wrote recently: “I asked Miss Willard what she considered the best achievement of her life, and #he seemed to think it a rather trying question, but answered that the overcoming of an ex- ceedingly hasty temper pleased her mure than anything else she had heen able to do.” The World's W. C. T. many things and accom: there are whispers of still greater achieve- ments and many surprises to be sprung at the biennial in Toronto next month. — VISITING MILITARY. the ir hag attempted hed» much, but Connecticut and Massachusetts Com- | nies Expected in Waxbington. Arrangements were completed last even- ing for a visit to this city, September 2% to 25, of the Worcester Light Guards and the Hartford City Guards, the former from Worcester, Mass., and the latter from Hartford, Conn. While in this city the visiting military companies will be the guests of the Washington Light Infantry Corps. The two companies are to indulge in quite a trip. Starting from Boston, they will visit Harper's Ferry, Gettysburg, Luray Caverns, Charlottesville, Richmond, Fortress Monroe and Old Point Comfort. Leaving Old Point the evening of the 22d instant, the soldiers ure scheduled to ar- rive here early the next morning. While In Washington the headquarters of the visitors will be at the Riggs House. A committee of the Washington Light Infantry Corps, consisting of Capt. Alli- son Nailor, Capt. John §. Miller, First Lieut. A. W. Kelly and Lieut. 8. P. House, will meet the companies at the boat and escort them to the hotel. Under escort of the infantry, the soldier Jads from the north will indulge in a street parade the evening of September 25, after which they will attend one of the local theaters in a body. —_—.___ A Church Honor for Justice Brewer. From the St. Louis Globe-Democrat. It is pretty certain that the Hon. David J. Brewer, associate justice of the United States Supreme Court, will be chosen suc- cessor to the Rev. Dr. Richard 8. Storrs of Brooklyn as president of the American board of commissioners fer foreign mis- sions at the forthcoming annual meeting of the board at New Haven in October. Last yeer the Rey. Dr. Sterfs soyght' to re- tire and Justicé Brewer. w; sed by some of the membcrs-ef tie boal in case Dr, Storrs could-nat.be prevailed upon to remain. -Some objeetion-tp Justice Brewer was encountered, because Jie had Bot up to that time been actively ifentifid 4with the work of the board; Foreseeing #that Dr. Storrs would insis¢ upon retirife at an early date, the precaution was taen at the meeting in Toledo last year to elget Justice Brewer a corporate member. Wr. Storrs corsented to remainganother ycaf. Now he insists upon retinitiag ande is thought cer- tain that Justice Brewer will be his suc- cessor. , There is. traditional objection to the election of'a layman, but up to this time 1o clergyman of the right grade has been found to whom any considerable num- ber would- consent: to’ offer the position. ‘Laymen are already at the head of the Home Missionary and the American Mis- sionary Assoctation. ‘These are President Merrill E. Gates of Amherst and General O. O. Howard, respectively. A few Years ago a proposition to havea layman would not have been considered by the American board, and it will be the lastvof Congre- gational societies to break away from the precedent. Justice Brewet comes from an old Congregational famtty, having been self born abroad, while ‘his parents ee serving as @missionarieg# under this me American board. It is @hought thar ustice Brewer can be induced to accept the election, since the-duties @f the office would not of necessity confiict“in ahy way with the duties on the syipreme@ benc! . t ———+ eo It matters little what [yas thiit you. want <twhether a situation a ~servant—a “want” ad.2.in. "The cwilt reach. the person who can fill your #eed.@ Fat or fourteen miles from Muncie, whica is ed object to this being done. There are an- of the town whose origin has never be2n it 48 generally in-fi pares Te iia miki colts pagal 4 The great providers have arranged a marvelous early fall gains early chance to get what “needables” are necessary to put yor for winter. Our credit system shares the benefits of the “savi unrestricted privilege of getting whatever goods you want in stcre and annex and paying for them on easy term cause the same prices prevail as if you had the cash in hand- they're your own—made by you—ience they must suit you. If Hadn't you better look into the merits of this opportunity ? Full size Lace Cur- tains...........48¢. pair. Fine quality Chenille Por- theres, per pair......$2.48 Fine quality Tapestry Por- tieres, per pair.......§2.98 Very handsome 5-piece Par- lor Suite, upholstered in dam- ask............... $16.50 Large size Tapestry Couch, with fringe. Worth $7.s50.- Our price for week. ..$4.48 Large 5-drawer Oak Chif- Very fine Tufted Couch, fonier, worth $7.50. Our upholstered in fine quality PUCe.c 2-2... SS OR welown.=:55.2cen ee) -$12.50 Beautiful Oak Sideboard, serpentine top—large glass— beautifully carved. Worth $18. Our price for week, $10.98 Large Mahogany Finished Lady's Neat and Substan- ial Sewing Rocker.... 58¢, A very large Hardwood Rocker, antique finish. D8c. Large Oak Costumer.58c¢. | | | Morris Chair, with cushion, Very convenient. Folding $4.75 Chair, finished antique blue | Large 5-piece Overstuffed and green........ --+- 98e. Parlor Suite, upholstered in A very handsome large good quality tapestry $19.50 Parlor Rocker, upholstered Lady's Handsome Oak in silk damask, in oak and | Desk, worth $7.00. Our mahogany finish. Worth $8. pr For this week for week...... $4.50 been those of men of gigantic proportic seven feet or more in height.” Mr. Mock is a prominent member of the Order of Red Men, ard was pessing through Washington to attend the conven- tiun in Philadelphia. RELICS OF MOUND BUILDERS M, G. Mock the Possessor ofa Very Valuable Collection. To the Editor of The 3 It was with a chill of fear that I sead in your last night’s issue of the murderous and cowardly assaults committed upon » young lady Saturday night, and a man and lady cyclist Sund Conduit read. It seems that in every issue of our daily pape ppears ssault, generally criminal, upon a help- woman. I am a woman and have a daughter who is an ardent wneelwoman. More Than Ten Thousand Specimens Tuken From Mounds and Other Re- positorics—Interesting Objects. an account M. G. Mock of Muncie, Ind., who has a large collection of Indian and mound builders’ relics and curiosities, was at the Smithsonian Institution yesterday. Mr. / We anxious mothers dislike to deprive cur Mock was probably 10,000 objects in his| daughters of this pleasure as well collection, which he has gotten tor ther | healthgiving exercise, but what are we ¢ ing todo? These crimes continue unabated, appear to be helpless, and our seems to be to close and is when darkness sets in. nd sultry nigh simply to gratify a taste of his own in} this regard. He has been making the col- lection for thirteen years, and is exceed- ingly proud of his acquisitions. Whenever Mr. Mock is in Washington he eo a eet some Sir, be 5 ve 2 ‘i c nes ure sugges My visits the Smithsonian to have a chat with I were unfortunate enouzn the heads of the department of prehistoric | {4 5) engers on trailer 2% of the Cap- anthropology, compare notes with them and! jtal ‘iraction Company's line coming in | examine any new objects of interest which | from Chevy Chase last Tuesday night. A | } i crowd of rowdies boarded the car from | mney Sve vere by et che Glen een arabe, and tmmsetiarcy | since his previous visit. He had with him ded to ma ke things disagreeable for beautiful little —r with yesterday a tic, everybody. They rang the bell to their | Which jhe would not, part for a larze| hearts’ content, insulted the lady as well amount. It was found ne: LX [es ; The condue- id, for in response to Indiana, and is a miniature Indian battle ax, made of granite, perfectly formed. It is the smallest object of the sort Mr. Mock has ever seen, and is much smalier than any weapons of similar form in the institution. It is only about an inch or so in length, and was evidently made as a toy and great care taken in its manvfacture, for it is without a blemish. It would make an excelient watch charm. Delving for Relics. Mr. Mock has been in mounds in many of the states, delving for the relics of the mysterious race who buried their dead and then erected the mounds as monuments. In a number of these, particularly in re | tor was evidently af: a request from one young man who j being rather roughly handled, to make them behave themselves, he took a posi- tion upon the motor car and stayed there. | They tore this young man’s to pleezs, | nd a young man upon the front of the car, secing the conductor's evident coward- ice, stepped back to where tle rowdies were and spoke rather sharply to them. | The biggest bully immediately took his hat off and proceeded to demolish it, but was stopped py a sharp blow in the mouth from the strange young man, and then they all proceeded tu pile onto him. In the meantime the car was stopped and the rowdies jumped off for fear of arrest. The oung man Whose name I dil not get, and who, by the way, appeared to be the only man of the mi y on the car, though con- siderably ruftied, appeared to be not mz hurt. . | I speak of the above, because I want to | see a remedy for these ev vur dangh- own state, the collector has discovered relics which have more than ordinary in- terest. In one of the mounds a skull was found lying on a conch shell collar, the latter having evidently been around the neck of the corpse when it was buried, as the two pieces of shell forming the collar were directly underneath the chin, where the neck would have been. ‘This forms one of Mr. Mock’s most trens- ured relies. “lt proves that the people be- longing to that race were in the habit of traveling,” Mr. Mock said to the reporz=r, “for Indiana is a long way from the sea- shore, where the conchs are fouad. “I have a red stone pipe in my collection, ters cannot ride at night even with thoir alt. brothers for fear of insult and ass: Ladies cannot ride on the cars wititc being witnesses to drunkenness and ro ism. A SUBSCRI —_—.> BERNARD SMITH DROWNED. and In Swimming With Companto: Became Exhausted. ; | : ” Furnit Wond ‘M. & P.” Furniture Wonders. in every department. These prices will continue all this we ek, thus giving you an It isn't ne ington to let a want go unsupplied. That's where our credit system helps you. It’s just, be- —————_] The regular permanent family circulation of The Evening Star is more than double that of any other paper in Washington, whether published in the morn- ing or in the afternoon. As a medium for unobjec- tionable advertisements it there- fore stands unequaled and un- approachable. display of tremendous bar- ur home in complete order 2 ng prices. You have the any departnient of the big cessary fer a home in Wash- —its terms are easy--becaus they do. they suit us. Carpet Department. Good Ingrain Carpet. 35c. yd. Ingrain Stair Carpet.25c. yd. tra quality Ingrain Carpet Good quality Carpet Good — quality Carpet .. All Carpets lined free. Furniture Specials. Brass and Enameled Iron Beds, all sizes. .......$2.48 Large Oak Bed Room Suite, handsomely carved Secret yd. made, laid and Large Oak Hall Rack.$12. $28 Oak Sideboard for.$17.50 rge High-back Cane Dining & Oak Ch Seat Room MAIER & PETTITT, Ls The Great Providers, iE CASH OR CREDIT, | 415-417 Seventh Street. DEALING IN SPURIOUS COIN®* Counterfeit Silver Dollars Put in Circulation in This City Yesterday, The Det ives Searching for Threg Men Known to Have Handicd the Bogus Money, Two white men, thought to be Italians or Frenchmen, and a colored man, are being looked for by the police and secret servi men. They ar ted of making and passing counterfeit silver dollars. These three men were seen together in South Washington yesterday, and late in the afternoon Policeman Peck learned that one of the white men had passed several ef the counterfeit dollars, dated ING, Three saloons and a cigar store had been visited by one of the white men, and at each place a small purchase was made and the change given without any ques- tion. At Riordan’s, Seite’s and Lurig’s saloons, respectively, the proprietors noticed nothing wrong about the coins presented, and readily accepted them. But when the man called at Rockwell's cigar store and lunch room and presented one of the coins the proprietor refused to accept it. For an instant the customer pretended to be of- fended, but he soon left the store and lost no time in getting out of the neighborhood. When Policeman Peck learned these par- ticulars he reported the matter to Lieut. Hollinberger, and the latter made a report to Inspector Matting One of the Men Described. A description of one of the men was telephoned to the different stations, and the police were notified to arrest him. It was impossible to get good descriptions of the other white man and the colored mem- ber of the trio. The men had been in a number of places along the river front, and the police expect to hear that they have several other vi tims. It is the idea of the police that the white men are Italians, for the reasor they say, that Italians are so extensive engaged in this business. ‘The colored man, they think, was with thera to keep on tho lookout for the police. Fairly Good Counterfeit, Lieut. Hollinberger says the counterfeit is a fairly good one, except that the mil ing is not as good as it might be, and this gives them a little rough appearance. But they are bright and have a ring to them that is calculated to deceive almost eny sus; which was dug up in the streets of Mua- cie. The stone from which it is made =| | Bernard Smith, sixteen yeacs old, who lived at No. 4 20th street northwest, was drowned in the river near the foot of street yesterday afternoon. The unfertu- nate boy was in swimming with a number of companions and it is thought he became exhausted and was unable to keep up. His body was found a féw minutes after his | companions missed him, and was removed to the morgue in the patrol wagon. Cor- oner Carr was notified, but as the boy’s death was accidental, no inquest was held. SSS THEIR NATIONAL MEETING. found only in the quarries existing in Da- kota 2nd Minnesota. The pipe must have been brought from there, or the material from which it was manufactured. “I have found objects in mounis often- times which could have come oniy irem distant points. Take the wampum, for instance, the Indian money, which 13 made from the inner portion of sea shelis. I have found it in mounds in wholly iniand states. | Mounds Are Small. “In Indiana the majority of the mounds are small. There is one, however, thirteen Life Underwriters to Meet in Mil- waukee Wednesday. The eighth annual convention of the National Association of Life Under vriters thirty or forty feet high. It has never been examined carefully, as the persons body. 4 The secret service detectives Were noti- fied of the work of these men, and they are endeavoring to apprehend them. —_—- THE JUNIOR WORKERS. Young Women of the W. C. T. U. Hold a Meeting. The young women of the W. C. T. U. heid their first executive session for the season last evening, at headquarters, No. 910 F street northwest. The fifteen Y's of the District were well represented. A report of the summer work accom- plished by the united efforts of the Y's was made and was received with enthus- iasm. A fund had been raised for the pur- S/T capi Ue Drove Seow ate ne a8 2OCSE Fait pa Yokel 3 Melia oK oe, (Win is BER 16th and 17th instants. The executive com- mittee will meet at 4 p.m. today, the day preceding the convention. President David S, Hendrick of this city will call the convention to order the morn- ing of the 15th, at 10 o'clock, at which time he will deliver the annual address. Under the lership of ident Hen k, dur- ing past y the associa it is claimed, has been greatly >» and its sphere of influence and usefulness widened. Many new Jocal associations have been formed and ‘ave applied for membership in the nati: body. - “Want” ads; in The Star pay because cient earth works about sixteen miles west satisfactorily explained. “The skeletons found in the mounds are almost invariably discovered in a sitting position. The head touches the knees. It isa and a curious one, that the more pro! nt were the is buried deeper are they entombed. A great chi will most likely be interred in a hole chout eight feet deep, while a child is put under ground but a few inches, comparatively. The more pi ent the persons are, too, the more relics are found about them. Pottery is often found In the mounds.. but inimperfect condition. Some of the skeletons found in the mounds have pose of giving an outing to some women and girls, who could not otherwise have the rest and change. With this fund six per- sons were sent out of the city, either to be entertained by friends or to board in a quiet country home. This is the first practical summer work undertaken by the . It has proved to be so satisfactory that the young women PMBpose to exteNd the same line of work next summer on a much broader scale. The present secretary of Y work for the District of Columbia, Mrs. Belle S. Luckett, declining to serve for another year, on ace. count of her pressing duties in other fields, several names were suggested for the office, to be presented to the executive commitice of the District W. C. T. U,