Evening Star Newspaper, December 16, 1897, Page 15

. THE EVENING STAR,’ THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1897-16 PAGES. venings until 8. If you have not |, already decided | on your Christ- mas gifts, let us help you. We always have a large de- mand at this season for arti- cles which combine the orna- mental with the useful. Goods | that are pretty without being useless. We have made spe- cial efforts this year to have a particularly delightful assort- ment. Do not fail to pay us a visit before you do all your gift buying. Fancy Chairs, Writing Desks, China Closet: Cheval Glasses, Toilet Tables, Rockers, Tabourettes, Cabinets, Divans, Chiffoniers, Bic. -~.. “Your Credit is Good.” ‘Lansburgh Furniture Co., 1226 F St. rod de16 —— =— = 100 Doz. Hair Switches, Consigned to us for the purpose of raising money for a New York Hair importer. ierse @ sell you a very fine Switch foi ic Exactly the ‘same article pay $2 up $3.50 for elsewhere. ® doz. Gray and White, from... Just half of their actual value. aT THE Louvre Glove Store, selS-tf NO. 919 F ST. Infinite & Instant Relief from the throbbing aches of ailing feet is assired only by our painless and barmless @ treatment. Corns ren Be. Cl ° Gems and Bunions ha cured by we: ing our patent pads. Prof. J. J. GEORGES & S¢ 1115 PA. AVE., ropedists. Hours, 8 to Sundays, 9 to ‘1. ¥ dels- 16 Painless Extracting, 50e. Sik cannot be had at the price of ealico. Diamonds cost more than glass. The man sho oers too mich awakens suspicion. Investigation will turn susp!- cion to certainty. We warn the public aginst unscrupulous men who have in- vad-d the honorable profession of den- tistry and are bringinz it into disrepute by deceptive advertising. “‘Cheap” den- tist?y {s worse than nore. Don't permit the tricksters to ailure you into their clutches by the specious plea of some- thing for nothing. Our prices are reasorable—not too bizh or too low. Each department is attend- ed by a man of experience. U. S. Dental Ass’n, Cor. 7th and D Sts. N.W. Open Sundays, 10 to 12 o'clock. Great Reduction In Hair. Switches, $2.50. formerly $5.00. Switebes, 00, formerly $10.50. Gray Switches, $3.00, formerly $5.00. Gray Switches, $4.50, formerly $6.50. First-class attendants in Hairdrcssing, Shampooing, etc. Tmperinl Hatr Regenerator for restoring gray hatr. Bever fails. S. HELLER’S, 720 7th Street N. W. A PICTURE OR STATUETTE MAKES A VERY ACCEPTABLE PRESENT. To people of refined taste we especially appeal in our selection of Xmas Gifts. We have selected and framed some cholee Etch- tings for purpose. VEERHOFF GALLERIES, 1217 F St. N.W. A STACE BEAUTY. BIDUCED IN FLESH AND MADE WELL AND MORE COMELY BY DR EDISON'S OBESITY PILLS AND SALT—READ WHAT MISS SADIE STEPL=NS SAYS OF THIS TREATMENT no19-50d DON’T BE FAT AND SICK IN HOT WEATHER. “Walpol>. Mass., Zan. 21, 1897. Messrs. Loring Co. Gentlemen: During ‘the past month I have taking Dr. Edison's Obesity Pills and Salt for reduction in weight, also for shortness of weath, ind find that they have done all that 1a advertised. Singing does not fatigue me as it used to before taking ‘the Pills and Salt, and I find the ‘at reduction fm weight bas improved my bealth “sass ways. My duties on the stage are such that an increase in weight would bave prevented me from dill positions which now, thar to the Use of the ifs and Sult, T can readily do without discomfort. ‘The following ts from Mr. George G. Shroeder, Ous and Gas, Gas Appliances, Light, Fuel aud Power, 1344 9th st. n.w.. Washington, D. jersrs. Loring & Co. Gentlemen: I used yout remedies known a8 Dr, kdison’s Obesity treatmes: consisting of Dr. Edison's Pills and Salt and Dr. Edison's Obesity Band, to reduce, if possible, my surplus weight. In lx’ weeks I lost from their use 40 lbs. in weight, coming down from 355 t Ibs T consider it’a legitimate treatment and etti- eacious as you recommend it to be, and you have y consent to make public use of thls statereu Obesity Salt, $1 a botth bottle. ‘THESE GOODS LEADING KETAIL DRUGGISTS. Written guarantee to refund the price if Dr. Edison's Obesity Pill or Obesity Salt are taken as directed without results. Write to our NE YORK MEDICAL DEPARTMENT or our CHIC MEDICAL DEPARTMENT for a4-ice about ebesity or any other disease. Be sure to write if ruptured. Best truss ard treatment ever devised— St cures. Send letters and crders to Loring & Co.. Generai Agents for the United “States. To insure prom: reply mention department, and use only nearest address. We send free “How to Cure Obvesity.”” LORING & CO., DEPT. 8, NO. 42 WEST 22D ST., NEW YORK CITY. NO. 115 STATE ST., CHICAGO, ILL. my25-tu,thées.tf Fat Foiks, Attention. A complete line of Loring’s Obes- ity Preparations and Flesh-produc- ing Medicines at Mertz’s Pharmacy, 11th and F, \ Whos Sears “Any old thing” will do to clean with—some women think. Anything is good enough for them—if they can get a lot of it for little money. This is unwise, surely. . to find out which will do the most work, and do it without harm to paint and woodwork and fine surfaces? Pearline lew is the best cleaner. ‘ia bing—saves work and wear, too good for it. It will wash and clean everything that water doesn’t hurt. Isn't it worth while Pearline saves rub- Nothing is WS THE OYSTER Those Who Apply for Assistance in This Gity. Something About the Treatment of the Men in Maryland Navy— Hard Work and Brutality. There has been a scarcity of the much- abused oyster dredgers this season, and only a few of them have applied to Sani- tary Officer Frank for transportation to other points. The few who have appeared since the season opened have not presented the horrible aspects of sonte of those who came in other years, nor have they even claimed that they had been badly treated. Most of them complained that their em- ployers had defrauded them and had not given them proper food. But the season is not yet far enough advanced, nor has there been any severe weather such as would increase the sufferings of poorly clad men who work on the water. From some of the men are heard stories of enforced suffering which would have fitted commanders of the boats on which they had worked for duty under General Weyler in Cuba. During the severe weath- er in past winters scores of these men have called upon Sanitary Officer Frank and asked for assistance. Many of them show- ed wounds and sears in support of their complaints, and were able, without any trouble, to convince “Capt.” Frank, as most of them call the sanitary officer, of the truth of their statements. In many in- stances the hands of the men showed the imprints of oyster shells, their hands hav- ing been frightfully lacerated culling the oysters. Besides the rough treatment it Was a common thing for the men to tell of In this connec- pping agent in a difficult matter to find men enough for the dredgers at all times. Hundreds of men who had been there once were not willing to make a sec- end trip, and those who had never been down the bay before had to be convinced an easy time and good wages w ling them. According to the st ments of ns of the victims, they were ited into some of the drinking places in altimore and were put on a boat when they had been made toxicated. The dawn of day and the opening of their eyes caused them to realize where the: were, and then they had but one thi s to do. Certainly the could not get away, for there was no way for them to reach shore, d the result was that they we dumped rd the dredg and compelled to work and night. yster dredgers, according |, are ho respecters of per- for both young and old were treated alike. ‘They were compelled to work in rain and ine, sunlight and darkness, from early in the morning until late at night. T fact that the boats and traps were cove with ice made no difference, and men h Was their lookout. In several dredgers told stories of brutal committed 1 oyster boat cap ressed a wiHlin, s in Baltimore and make Frequently the badly battered igers had frost-bitten toes or hands, id even in this sad condition they were compelled to tramp all the way here from the lower Potomac. It appears that the men who enlist in the service are required to pure! their oils and leathers from the men in whose service they enlist, and the almost universal complaint is that they are greatly overcharged for them. While scol of these men really deserve assist- ance, there is occasionally an impostor who appears and asks for assistance. Sanitary Officer Frank has been in the business too long to be imposed upon in this w such would-be deceivers are ordercd to move on. It is hkely that some of the dredgers of thi class will be cailing for assistance soon, as they will want to go to their homes for the holidays. > NTS ARE CONFIDENT. i if the 1 to sleep in their wet clothes that instances murders and proper authorit complaint dr’ INSURG Reported Landing of ‘Two More Fili- bustering The New York Herald's field correspond- ent reports from Santa Clara that the in- surgents in that province have more than six thousand men, well armed, and are con- fident of ultimate success. They are also well provided with medicine and other ne- aries. Gen. Gomez is at La Reforma, where he has been for nearly a year. It Was reported yesterday morning that Gen. Garcia has captured and destroyed the city of Bayamo. Within the last four days two large fili- bustering expeditions have safely reached Cuba. One landed in Matanzas province and the other at Barac only five leagues from Havana. They consis chiefly of clothing, medicin and dynamite. The rebels are now using large quantities of dynamite with considerable effect. DREDGERS! PROPOSED RAILWAY DEAL Offer to Be Made for Controlling interest in Cincinnati Southern. The Southern Railway Company to Combine in the Purchase With Cc, H. and D. It is understood that representatives of the Southern Railway Company, in con- Junction with those of the Cincinnati, Ham- ilton and Dayton Rallroad Company, will at an early date submit to the owners a Proposition for the purchase of the Cin- cinnati Southern railway, which is the line by which under special arrangement the Southern reaches Cincinnati from Chatta- nooga, Tenn. In June, 1896, a~joint proposition for the purchase of the Cincinnati Southern rail- way was submitted to the trustees of the sinking fund of the city of Cincinnati, by representatives of the Southern Railway Company and of the Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton Railroad Company, each of those representing one-half interest im a majority of the stock of the Cincinnati, New Orleans and Texas Pacific Railroad Company, the lessee of the Cincinnati Southern property. The price offered was substantially as follo (1) $19,000,000 in 4 per cent’ 1¢ year gold bonds, secured by a first mor' gage on the Cincinnati Southern property @) $1,440,000 in cash, payable at the rate of $240,000 for six yes the city of Cincinnati to receive 10 per cent of all gross earnings in the excess of $4,500,000 per year after 1902, and (@) a guarantee to expend for betterments to the property not less than $250,000 per year for the first eight years. The Offer Approved. This offer represented the full valuc of the property and was approved and aec- cepted by the trustees of the city's sink- ing fund. It was necessary, however, un- der the local la to submit the propo- sition to a popular vote of the city. The vote was taken August 3, 1806, and re- sulted in the rejection of the pre ition by a bare majori of out of total vote of 31,1 There is now no existing legislation under which the property ean be eithe leased or sold. The Cincinnati outhern railroad, which extends from Cincinnati to Chattanooga, Tenn., a distance of about 328 miles, w built by the city of Cincinnati, direction of a board of five t pointed the supreme court of Cincinnati by virtue of an act of the general as: bly of Ohio, pa: d May 4, Js and w: completed to Chattanooga February S80. The city of Cincinnati supplied the means for construction by the issue of municipal bonds, of which following now outstanding: First se July 1, 1872-19 interest 7 per cent, $700,000 issued, $608,000 second series, July 1, 18: v2, interest per cent, 39,300,000 issued, $8,200,000; third series, May 1, interest ‘6 “per cent, | $3,200,000 issued, | $3,104,000; fifth series, November 1, 1878-1908, interest 7 per cent, $1,000,000 ‘issued, $057,000; sixth series, August 1, 1879-1909, interest 6 per cent, | $1,000,000 ‘issued, $92,000; seventh series, July 1, 1881-1911, interest 4 per cent, 316,000 issued and outstanding; refunding bonds, May 1, 1841-110, interest 5 per cent, $1,154,000, and July 1, 1881-1911, interest 4 per cent, $882,000. Total outstanding, $18,- 610,000; cost of road, $18,491,064.46. ¢ Terms of Lease. The Cincinnati Southern was, October 12, 1881, leased to the Cincinnati, New Orleans and Texas Pacific Railway Company, for twenty-five years, divided into five periods of five years each, at a rental for the first period of $800,000 per annum; for the sec- ond period, $900,000 per annum; $1,000,000 per annum for the third; $1,000,000 for the fourth period, which began October 13, and for the fifth and last period )»,0 per annum, the lessee to pay, ldition to the sums mentioned, $12,000 yearly to defray the expenses of the board of trustees of the railroad. 9, 1893, the Cincinnat!, New Or- ns and Texas Pacific Railway Company was placed in the hands of a receiver. In May, 1805, a controlling interest in the capital stock was acquired, and is held, jointly, by the Southern Railway and the Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton Railroad Company. The directors are M. D. Woodford, 8. M. Felton, Lawrence Maxwell, M. 5. Ingalls, Briggs S. Cunningham of Cincinnati, Ohio; Henry F. Shoemaker, Henry A. Taylor, Samuel Spencer and Francis Lynde Stet“ son of New York. Mr. Felton is presi- dent of the board and receiver of the com- pany. anal ce ed People’s Home. Mr. Perkins has introduced in: the Senate the bill introduced in the last Congress by Mr. Thurston to provide a home for aged and infirm colored people in the District of Columbia. cookies. the feminine population. = Not a Knock Kneed i A subscriber writes a friendly word of praise to THE PuriTay, and adds this friendly warning: Do not allow our beautiful journal to become the usual tame, knock kneed feminine periodical, with its regulation ‘‘ Mother, Home, and Heaven”? talk, and the inevitable recipes for pies, doughnuts, and But take an impersonal view of the many questions that affect the women of today, and let us have stories, sketches, and essays written to interest women who have intellect as well as refinement. That is just what we want to do—to interest women of intellect and refinement; for in America that is equivalent to interesting the great mass of The Puritan has always gone on the theory gentlewoman did not need to be approached as if she were feeble minded, or ignorant of the rudiment- ary laws of conduct. ‘Two of the subjects to which our correspondent objects are so well exploited in ‘other periodicals that we have not felt it n to increase the inane mass of lit Home—that is quite another thing. December Purrran and see what it is like. all stands, or from the publisher, FRANK A. MUNSEY, 111 ournal that the American “ ”» but Get the 10 GS. sasscinte, $1.00 Fifth Avenue, New York. POLLUTION Of POTOMAC ae Trial of Charges Agathst“Piedmont Pulp and Paper ‘Gonipany. at Case Transferred: From Allegheny County, Md., Courts'to Frederick— Legal Talent employed. ig oo fo : The case of the state against the Pied- mont Pulp and Papet Company, growing out of the alleged pollution of the Potomac river water, begat, af Frederick, Md., this morning, having. been removed from the circuit court of Allegheny county, and in all probability will continue for several wecks, as there are many wit- nesses to be examined. The case has aroused much interest in that section of the country because of the large array of legal talent engaged in the fight, and the outcome is of importance to Wash- ingtonians because of the fact that its drinking water comés in part from that branch of the river. It is charged by the prosecution that the vulp mills pollute the Potomac river, from which the city of Cumberland ob- tains its water supply? The case has been pending for some time, and on applica- tion of the defense was removed to Fred- erick. * Side of thes Defense. It is said’that the defense will endeavor to prove that the tanneries, coal mines, drainage and various other industries along the banks of the river are responsi- ble to a greater extent than the pulp mills for the polluted condition of the river. Expert testimony will be introduc- ed to show that the water purifies itseif from the refuse matter thrown out from their milis after a flow of twelve miles. The defense claim they will show the water of the river was unfit for use over fifteen years before their pulp mill was erected, which was in 1859. They allege that the principal pollution of the water was caused by the West Virginia Central railroad, which was built through that section in 1884, which opened up that portion of the country, and that the river has since become so contaminated by or- ganic matter, slaughter houses, pig pens and sulphur from the coal mines above their pulp mill that .in 1890, when they started operations in their mills, they were unable to use the water themselves, but were compelled to put in a filter, at a cost of $35,000, to purify the water to ren- der it fit for making paper. One mile b: tow their George’s creek empties in the Potomae river. This creek bears irg and Frostburg, about nine thous: shown, they say, ewage from Lonacon- th a population of d people, and it will be that the most of the water closets are flushed by water from their re: and the soil into George's creek. They will also show that sewage and filth from the slaughter houses, out- houses and tennerics at Keyser, Pied- mont, Ocean, Pekin, Midland, Western- port and other places along ‘this creck cinpty into it and is carried down into the river from which Cumberland takes her water supply. They will show by expert testimony that about forty tons of sul- phuric acid empties into the river every twenty-four hours from, the mines abo the mill. which renders the water unfit for any purpe whate and that this Iphur, or green vitriol, so contaminates water that néthing can grow along nf that it will kill any- thing from a microbe ta an oak tree. Mills Coxt $600,000. The mills are lqcate@ about thirty-six miles above Cumberland, and give employ- ment to about 60 people. They were erected at a cost of abotit $600,000, The interests of? the ‘company’ will be defended by Messrs. Benjamin A. Rich- mond, De Warren) H.’ Reynolds, D. J. Biackston of Cumibetlanji, C. F. Moore of Piedmont and Urner,. Keely & Urner of Frederick, The attorneys for the prose- cution are Messrs. George A. Pearre, Fer- dinand Williams, "Robert H. Gordon of Cumberland and State's Attorney Wm. H. Hinks of Frederick, ‘Two hundred’ and fif- ses, among: whom is Governor been summoned to appear. ——— WAS IT MEAN@ FOR GEN. LEE¢ Another Bomb Found at the American Consulate in Havana. A special to the New York Herald from Havana, Cuba, yesterday says: An infernal machine, containing a genuine dynamite bomb, was discovered this merning in the building in which the United States con- sulate is located. The bomb was placed downstairs in a small archway between two pillars, midway between the Herald oflice and the office of Dr. Brunner, the United States sanitary inspector. General Lee comes to his office early on Wednesday to prepare his mail, and would have passed the bomb on his way upstairs. Dr. Brunner, the correspondents and other Americans in the building also come early on mail morning. It was probably expected that Gereral Lee or other persons would be tempted, through curiosity, to handle the machine, which was prepared to ex- plode on an atten-pt to open the box. The porter first discovered the machine, but was afraid to touch it. A crowd gatn ered and there was considerable excite- ment. The police were sent for, but in the meantime Dr. Brunner arrived, picked up the machine, carried it to a safe distance and boldly proceeded to examine it. It was a small wooden box, with a draw lid. The bomb was so arranged inside that when the lid was drawn it would ignite spe- cially prepared matches attacked to a quick fuse. Only extreme caution on the part of Dr. Brunner in opening it prevented ignition. The bomb was a short tube, cleverly made and filled, and clearly shows that the persons implicated in this and the two other bombs recently placed in the city are gaining skill and experience, and growing more desperate at each failure. This makes the second bomb placed in the consulate building, but the first was a clumsy, harmless aftair. Occupants of the building are much alarmed and some have given notive of removal. The police are making a strict investi- gation, but are unable as yet to obtain the slightest clew. An expert has examined the bomb, and states that it would have dcne great damage if it had exploded. He also expressed great surprise that it did not ignite in Dr. Brunner’s hands. General Lee says if the bomb was in- tended to intimidate him the perpetrators only wasted time and dynamite. a, ae Knights of Honor Election. At a regular annual meeting of Federal Lodge, No. 1803, Knights of Honor, the fol- lowing named ‘officers were elected for the year 1898: Dictator,’ W; . dictator, Heary Floyd; vice dictator, A. Dalrymple; assistant! dftator, Guy W. A. Camp; reporter, H. W. Smith; financial re- porter, N. C. Martin; treasurer, F. B. Dal- rymple; chaplain, $. ©. ingersoll: guide, P. G. Tilton; guardian, uel MeMonigl sentinel, W. T. Cathcart. Trustees, Henry Floyd, Wm. L. Marsh and 8. McMonigie. First Annual Meeting. The American Negro &cademy organized here last March will ,hgld its first annual meeting Tuesday ang Wednesday, the 28th and 29th instants. “Rey! Alex. Crummell, the well-known Epigcopal clergyman, who is the president, will deliver his annual address on “The Aftitude of the American Mind to the Negro Intellect.” Among the papers to be presented ‘will be “The Phil- osophy of History and Christian Evolution in Their Relation to the Negro's Destiny and Progress,” by W. H. Ferris, fellow at Harvard; “Obstacles to the Negro's Pro- sress in the United States,”. by Rev. Ma- thew Anderson of Philadelphia, and “The Aim of Negro Education,” by G. N. Gresh- am of Kansas City, Mo. TS SS) é Elected Officer: ‘ The Association of ‘American Pilots met here yesterday and elected the following officers: President, Capt. J. Ed. O’Brien of Pensacola, 3 vice { ident, Capt. John Philan, New York city; secretary, Capt. E. G. Martin. The association expressed its opposition tothe Frye bill for the abolish- ment of compulsory pilotage. Eunpire, advertised cu eee > Ne ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS Proposed Concession to an Electric Light Company. FAVORABLE COMMENT BY CITIZENS Southern Railway Company and Virginia Midland to Consolidate. GENERAL AND PERSONAL Evening Star Bureau, No. 520 King street, Bell telephone No. 106. ALEXANDRIA, Va., December 16, 1897. The introduction of a resolution in the city courcil at its meeting Tuesday night to give Mr. J. M. Hill permission to Introduce incandescent electric lights into the opera house and its reference to the committee on lights was the cause of some discussion on the streets yesterday and today, and the generally expressed hope 1s that the per- mission will be granted, not alone to Mr. Hill, but to others who desire the same privilege. It is an admitted fact, citizens say, that under the present system the city is unable to furnish incandescent lights, and it is urged that the right should be granted to others to do so, especially when it is agreed that it will in no way affect the corsumption of gas. There Is sald’to be a nember of merchants who would be glad to At a meeting of the stockholders of the V:rginia Midland Railroad Company yes- terday afternoon the following directors were elected: A. B. Andrews, H. C. Ansley, Charles M. Blackburn, John W. Burke, C. H. Coster, John W. Daniel, J. T. Lovell, J. C. Maben, John W. McAnerney, G. W. Ma- son, John L. Morehead, William H. Payne, Rebert Portner, Thomas F. Ryan, Samuel Thomas, G. 8. P. Triplett and Joseph Wil- mer. A resolution was adopted consolidating the Virginia Midland Railway Company with the Southern Railway Company, on a have incandescent lights for decorative and advertising purposes. Some weeks ago there was a proposition made by a Washington company to furnish current to this city, and it has been sug- gested that this proposition be looked up and some action be taken to the end that these desiring the improved lights can ob- tain them. Rallways Consolidated. basis of ten shares of Virginia Midland k for seven shares of Southern stock, or at a cash value of $21 per share of Mid- land stock. In case the stockholders dis- sent they can Richmond for settlement. After the stockholders adjourned the srectors met and elected Col. A. B. An- ident; Mr. J. F. Hill, secretary, . H. Marbury, treasurer. Thi »proved and ratified the consol tion of the Virginia Midland with the Southern Railway Company. apply to the circuit court of Delegate Barley Honored. Delegate Louis C. Barley, representing Alexandria county in the lower branch of the state legislature, has been paid a high ecmpliment by Governor O'Ferrall, who appointed him as a member of the board of visitors to the Virginta Military Institute. Mr. Barley will be one of the younge: members on the board. His numerou friends are extending congratulations. Birthday Party. Mrs. Samuel Ticer gave a birthday part to her daughter, night. Florrie Miss Flcrence, Tuesday Amorg those present were Misses Daniels, May Roberts, Mary Cre- gen, Annie German, Bessie Netah, Ada Ticer, Lilian Elscn and Hallie Gorham Masters Clarence Penn, V Magruder Dent, Harvey Br: Mey, Will German, Ticer and Leon Anderson. Charter Granted, Judge J. K. M. Norton of the corporation ccurt has granted a charter to the Colum- bia Medical Company of W: with a capital stock of Mr. Gardiner LL, Boothe ts the agent in this city. S. A. Fishblake of Wasbington is president of the company. Borrowed Umbrella and Gloves. Policeman Knight paid a call on a young lady friend several nights ago and left his umbrella and gloves on the hat rack in the hall. The officer says he spent a pleasant evening, but when he started to leave he fcund that some one had entered the hall and borrowed both umbrella and gloves. He says he will be very glad if the party will return them to police headquarters now that the weather has cleared up. Stephen Swain’s Funeral. The funeral of the late Stephen Swain, an account of whcse death appeared in The Star, will take place from his late resider ce tomorrow afternoon, at 3 o'clock. The interment will s Gywn Robinson, Willmer shington, D. C., be private. Gone to Norfolk. United States Con.missioner Fowler is in orfolk assisting the clerk of the United ates court at the trial of John Pecker, cook of the steamer Olive Pecker, who 4s charged with murder. Mr. Fowler, having gaired experience in the Paul Bianchard case, a similar case of murder on the high seas, was requested by the cl court at Norfolk to assist him. To License County Lawyers. A bill has recently been introduced in the Virginia legislature that effects lawyers. residing in Alexandria ecunty. It is said that most of the Alex- andria county lawyers practice their pro- fesston principally in Washington, paying a license in that city, and are appearing in the county cecrts “by courtesy.” The proposed law provides that they must pay a license in Alexandria county. Board of Aldermen, Owing to the fact that there was not a quorum in the board of aldermen Tuesday night, that body held a special meeting last night and corcurred in the action of the lower board in all of the matters that came up Tuesday night. No new business was transacted, and the board adjourned until the second Tuesday in January. Revival Services. Charles N. Crittenton, the evangelist and founder of the Florence Crittenton Hqmes for Failen Women, opened a series of revival services at Trinity Methodist Epis- copal Church last night. There was a large attendance and the address of Mr. Critten- ton was well received. The services will be continued for ten days. Brevities. The Alexandria German Club will give the second of their series of “germans” on the 24th instant. + There were twenty-five lodgers at police headquarters last night. Mayor Simpson had no cases for trial in the police court this morning. s eS cece eae Bible Class Entertainment. The Metropolitan Baptist adult Bible class gave a reception to their friends and in- vited guests Tuesday evening at ticir hall, corner A and 6th streets northeast. The pastor, Rev. Granville B. Williams, was ccnspicuous everywhere, extending greet- ings and salutations to the guests. Miss Fannie Lacey, the leader of the clas3, re- ceived the visitors, while Deacon Val! an- nounced the crder of exercises, which con- k of the materially sisted of humorous recitations and music. Mr. J. C. Thompson gave a selection from Mark Twain, and Mr. Doyle recited his poem, “The Tomb of Washingtong’ a very appropriate part of the program, as the entertainment was given on the anniver- sary of the death of General Washington. Refreshments, consisting of delicious co- cee ny teste and the choicest of fruits, were servi Among those preseht were Dr. J. T. Lan ning of the board of United States sur- AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN Question Before the Commissioners Affect- ing the Building Regulations. Laborer at Stone Quarry Crashed by Mass of Stone — Church jon—Brevities. An_ interesting matter is now before the Ccmmissioners, it fs understood, presented ficm this section of the city regarding a prevision in the building regulations that ro structures shall be erected in the city with a frontage of less than sixteen feet. The property known as part of lot 7, square 73, located at the northeast corner of Dumbarton avenue and 32d street, {s being improved, or shortly will be. The east po-tion of the Tot is the site, the wtole property being owned by the Amer- ican Security and Trust Company. The improvements are being made in the name ot George E. Emmcrs. It is designed to erect three one-story stcres on the lot, which has a frontage of a few inches over forty-five feet. The builders state that by their plan a_ffont- age of fifteen feet ten inches can be left for each store, but the building regulations p'ace the limit at sixteen feet. A permit was refused by the building inspector, ané the matter was carried before the Commis- sicners. The owners of the property evidently feel songuine that a permit will be issued, a they are making preparations to go ahead with the work. The foundations have been dug and mortar is already being mixed for use, while the bricks and other material are being carted to the place. This morn- ing the bricklayers started the foundation werk. Death of Elizabeth Amixs. Miss Elizabeth Amiss, a well-known resi- dent of Georgetown, died yesterday afte noon about 1 o'clock at her home, 2804 street. The deceased had been a sufferer for a long time with heart trouble. She was a native of Georgetown, and had re- sided here all her life. Her mother is Mrs. Maria Ann Amiss. The deceased the only daughter. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from the late residence, the inter- ment to be made at Oak Hill cemetery. Laborer Seriously Injured. Hamp Stern, colored, aged twenty-onc years, a laborer, employed at the stone quarry of Smith & Bro., on the Virgil side of the river, was badly injured while at work yesterday afternoon about 4 o'clock. A mass of stone tumbled down and the unfortunate man was caught be neath it. the The stone pinioned his limbs to bruising them. ful posi- on a ground, crushing and extricated from his pa yy his companions, and place vy, Which was sculled down the stream. required ov: n hour to me the journey to Passeno’s boat house, near the foot of 32d street, where the patrol wagon was in’ wait The injured man was taken to the Emergency Hospital, where his injuries were given attention. pn at Trinity Churc to Missi A mission is announced be held at Trinity Catholic Chure! h will com- January 16 of next year, and con- The affair will be Jesuit fathers men tinue until January 30. under the direction of th The first week the ser will be for women, and the second week for the men. The closing night the services will be open to all. It has been over four y since the last mission was held at the church. Brevities. Covenant Lodge, No. 13 Independent Order of Odd Fellows, will give an ei tainment this evening at its quarters on Bist street. The bazaar will Grace Church. Orient Lodge of Perfection, Scottish Rite Jasons, will confer degrees this evening its consistory on 32d street, Masonic fall. . Edward Shoemaker has bought of Wil- liam FE, Lewis a pert of Smaliwood’s sub- division of White Haven, St. Phillip and Jacob. The consideration is not named, but the transfer is made subject to a deed of trust amounting to $650. open this evening at mee Dr. Busey’s Topic, Discussed Before the Medical Society. In his annual address, delivered last night before the members of the Medical Society of the District of Columbia, Presi- dent Busey took for his theme “The Duties of Physiciars to the Profession, and Their Relaticn to the Medical Charities of the Distriet of Columbia.” The subject of rredical charities in the District and their abuse has already been discussed by the profession at large, and of late consider- able attention has been paid to it. So when it became known that Dr. Busey would address the society upon the sub- fect, coysiderable interest was manifested, anda large number of members were pres- ent. The speaker, after referring to the duty of every physician to benefit and succor mankind and prolong life, scored the dead- beats who call in the physician with no idea of paying him, and said they made the physician’s life bard and almost un- bearable. Reference was made to the amendments recently adopted by the asso- ciation concerning the treatment of pa- tients in hospitals, and attention was called to the fact that since they were adopted the number of charity patients in the East- ern Dispensary had decreased 30 per cent and at the Central Dispensary one-half. During his address Dr. Busey paid respects to the physicians who prescribe proprietary drugs, and characterized their action as conriving at the fraud practices by quack medicine and patent food im- pestors. > Transfers of Real Estate. Fortune Enlarged—Ernest W. Bradford to Anna E. Tracy, lots 10, 12, 13, 15 to 18, 2 and part of lot 23; $10 Columbia Heights—Thos. C. Daniel Jacob 8. Redman, lot 31, block 23; $10. F street northwest between 13th and 14th sfreets—Theo. B. Moody et ux. to William Galt, part original lot 2, square 263; $45,000. O street northwest between 2ist and 22d streets—Josephine A. B. M: nm to Hattie J. Buckley, lot 146, square 69; $13,000. Delaware avenue southwest between D and _E streets—Eugene D. Porter to Geo. M. Siebert, part lot A, square 638; $10. Columbia Heights—Jacob S. ‘Redman, trustee, et al. to Thos. C. Daniel, lot 31, block 23; $10. Kosciusko Place—Geo. W. E. Slater, trustee, to John H. Goritz, part; $1,750. First ‘street northwest between Land M streets—United Security, Loan, Insurance and Trust Company to Arnold T. Lewis, lot 157, square 620; $10. to > Reception and Tea. A reception and tea will be given at the residence of Mr. Clinton Smith, 724 19th street northwest, tomorrow, Friday, from 6 to 9 p.m. Mrs. Clinton Smith, the host- ess, is the new secretary of the “Y” branch of the District W. C. T. U., and this re- union is for the purpose of strengthening the ues and enlarging the borders of this society of temperance workers. A bill in equity for an injunction and the appointment of a receiver was filed late yesteiday afternoon by the American Bond- ing and Trust Company and Michaei J. Colbert and Lynn O. De Lashmutt, trus- tees, against James H. Meriwether and eighteen others. Certain real estate in this city, known as lots 38 to 64, square 736, is affected. 5 Ibs Premium Mixed Candy Oar Tn for excel in town. All the want and plain candies of the toothsome sort are bere. to pleare, Thomas L. Hume, 21st Pp ISt 14 Opera Glasses, $3.50 to $6. Vt ‘Sa special Mday offering we're going rnd _— wong seg of au elegant ine of dealers ant. ‘These alcece hee nee ee nifying lenses and ntke handsome gifts. You can supply your stationery needs from our stock quite as satisfactorily and at less of Xmas Candy isn’ id variety = surpassed where elec te of mixed Purest and t Prices are sure it 4 expense thi anywhere you'd go. Biackford’s, 3125 I Street. Aed-18t- : SPECIAL DRUG SALE. Teraee Ty ee “ae. ra inaer ier eee es is & Co pint Fhosphatic Emulsion, fresh daily. 39e. plat Pills... Scott's: Emulsion Binck Rubber Ni Absorbent Cot Gen, Miles Insuesx an Order of Much Loca erent. Gen. Miles has issued a general order in regard to the care and improvement military posts and reservations which has a decided local interest, tnasmuch as it af- fects the military reservations at Wash- ington Barracks, Fort Myer, Arlington, Soldiers’ Home, Fort Washington, ete. It follows: Military posts, stations and re: ions have been s military fore temporar; elected for occupation b: , not only for immediat but in most case the and for oceu- pation so long as the government shall ex- ist. The attention of department and post mmandc i to the condition of these mili tions in order that every conside be given to their care, presery: and adornment. They will not only be made useful and healthful to the garrisons, but be made attractive homes for the army Ty means avail- ble for th: ommanding offi- » this subject th requisitions be necessary out the purpose of this he grounds, be improved by u may be available shrubbery, trees and fores vation will be kept prop . brush and unsightly vines, fruit nd ornamen ted and’ culti- vated, and grounds properly ditched or draine ive trees in the vicinity of the inhabited parts ef a will not be cut down, except on the recom- ion of the post council of adminis- pproved by the post and depart- ent commande! “Where reser tent, and it is 1 stocked with game, bird: cted. ary reservation “Wh ed, requests will be m through military channels these hes for sup f see for grass, flowers, Vines, fruit and orna- The man who is blown up bya hidden mine of explosives may have seen things that should have aroused his suspi- cions, but heedlessly 3 4 put them aside as of Z|, \exXyno moment. 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