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be let in the near future. The outlay in —= SS BORN WITH THE YEAR i A i (Continued from Second Page.) Complete Upset In Parlor Furni= ture Prices. We have taken stock and find that we have twice as much Parlor Furniture on | hand as we ought to have. To remedy the trouble we start on Monday a 3-day sale at prices that are almose out of sight— about half the regular prices— FAR BELOW COST. Abso- lutely extravagant bargains! Suites and Odd Pieces of all descriptions — Easy, Chairs, Reception Chairs, Gilt Chairs, Corner Chairs, Divans, Roman Chairs—everything that can add to the comfort or appear- ance of a parlor. Here are a few illustrations of the immense reductions we have made: Tan Te MAAN TI ane Ta RT ar RN aw 5-piece Paslor Suite, ma- hogany finish frame, uphol-* |? stered in silk damask—an ex- quisite suite—re- § 50 | duced from $35 | 5-piece Parlor Suite, mahog- to =| any finish—handsomely inlaid | —upholstered in embroidered green velours— 2 .| reduced from $65 $37 = to Tira Poy piece Parlor Suite, uphol- stered in silk damask, over- stuffed—tuffted—a most mag- |- nificent suite—a § -50 regular $90.00 57 H Walle 22 55..225 tf 3-piece Parlor Suite, fine | mahogany finish frame, up- || holstered in silk || damask—a__ bar- $ -50 |: gain at $35.00. 0) For 3 days.... Gilt Reception Chair, up- holstered in silk damask, a very pretty and 95 handsome chair. Re- duced from $4 to... We've fully 150 styles of Rockers, and every one is re- | duced to away below cost. | _ $9.00 Rocker, in mahogany finish or solid quar- EI tered oak—fine silk eS tes i CAA OTT damask seat—reduc- ; ed to... Cet cce | We have cut our prices. in two on all Solid Mahogany Furniture—Bed Room Suites, Parlor Suites, Dining Room | Suites, Single Pieces of all f kinds. For 3 days everything * goes at exactly half the regu- lar prices. IE Lansburgh Furniture Co., | i 1226 F St. N.W. 5 Great Reduction In Hair. Sw itches, formerly 5.00. $2. es. $6.00. formerly $10.50. Gray Switches, $3.00, formerly $5.00. .__, Gray Switches, $4.50. formerly $6.50. First-class attendauts in Hairdressing, Shampooing, ete. restoring gray hair. Imperial Hair Regenerator for Never fails. S. HELLER’S, 720 7th Street N. W. apl6-20d LHS Pe PSG FS FOS 5OIG9989E-SF pe i New Year’s 3 4 Callers! 3 i PATENT LEATHER 2 3 > <> Quality cannot be equaled im the city & 3 $2.98, $3.48, $3.98, 3 ° 2 Robert Cohen & Son,? = @ 3 630Pa.Ave.N.W. 3 © Fstablished 1838. $ © >> occceee SS rrry < Painless Extracting, 50c. ee The ADVANTAGE : ° Of changing your old set of Arti- < ° ficial Teeth (worn for 10 to 20 be & years) is great. A new set fits . e better and gives a more youthful ° e appearance to the face. And, be- . e s! we are furnishing Sets of - ° ° Artificial Teeth, om rubber, for b e $5 thi week. S : Evans’ Dental Parlors, : : 1309 F St., N. W.: : : a 4d. . eee eee ere eresecoes 100 Doz. Hair Switches, Consigued to us for the purpose of raising money for a New York Halr importer. We sell you a very Ane Switch for............$1.80 Exactly the same article sou will pay $3.50 for elsewh $5 doz. Gray and White, from. Just half of their a aT THE Louvre Glove Store, eels-it NO. 919 F ST. Room Warming Economically Done by a Franklin Stove. The cheerfuluess of a Grate Fire without its heat being disadvantages. Has a small fuel appetite and gives out the maximum of heat. Coal or wood—nelther comes amiss to feed it with. And they are NOT expensive. Tile Shop, 520-22 13th St. near F. e1S-4m-2 this direction in the coming four years 1s likely to approach $200,000,000. This vast sum to be expended in’ improvements of- fers opportunity for personal and party enrichment never before equalled. If con- ! tractors should be required to contribute 5 per cent of their contracts and candidates or occupants of offices the same percent- age of their salaries, it would mean that $4,000,000 or more a year, or $16,000,000 in four years, would be divided among the favored ones. By such methods, under such favorable auspices, it is possible for @ political organization in control of the municipal government to furnish the sen- ews of war for a municipal campaign; to create a fund large enough to supply every county in the state with an abundance of money and party workers. Such re- sources expended in this way would make the political masters of New York absolute in the direction of their party in state politics and important factors in national politics. Disgrace to Strong’s Administration. A closing disgrace of the reform adminis- tration of Mayor Strong, though it is not @ matter that the mayor is to blame for, is found in the fact that on last Monday Corporation Counsel Scott allowed a judg- ment for $690,909.50 to be taken against the city in favor of Contractors John O’Brien and Herman Clark. Every court in the state had declared that there was no justice in the claims and threw them out. John C. Sheehan is a partner of Con- tractor O'Brien, and Corporation Counsel Scott received the Tammany nomination for supreme court and was elected. Less than a week before he was to leave his of- fice to mount the bench he declared that the city owes O’Brien and Clark this im- mense sum. Corporation Counsel Scott, who-was for years a sort of high priest among the mugwumps and the Cleveland democrats, in his sworn statement of elec- tion expenses, admitted that he paid John C. Sheehan and Tammany Hall nearly $10,000 as his share of the campaign ex- pens Though recognized as the idol of the Grace democracy, the old-line demo- crats, the democratic reform crowd in New York city, he accepted the nomination of his former arch enemy. And, though fought by the united labor interests of the city, the democratic landslide last November carried him through. But the thing for which he was most bitterly con- demned at the time was the trading of the national democratic (gold standard) votes for the nomination for an office which, like that of Caesar’s wife, should be above suspicion. And this trade was negotiated in the interests of the organi- zation which fought the national demo- crats only a year ago in the interests of William Jennings Bryan. Much more could be said about the “‘pos- sibilities’ for the forward march of Tam- many; but they will develop fast enough without anticipating. Let us look at. the history of the Greater New York legisla- tion and what influences made it possible for such things to be. History of « City's Birth. ‘The scheme of consolidation of the terri- tory comprised in the Greater New York which made possible the return of the democrats to power, originated in the brain of Anirew H. Green, who is commonly called the ‘ather of Greater New York.” The first step in actual consolidation was taken by Judge Green in i868. As a park issioner Mr. Greep brought forward s adopted to the addition to the city of the West Farms, Fordham and Mor- ‘The territory acquired by this act imost as large as the whole of Man- ania. hattan nd. The year 1889 brought to the attention of the legislature a bill, prepared also by Mr. Green, ing for its object the appoint- ment of a commission to make inquiry as to whether consolidation was expedient or not. The bill failed to pass, owing to chstruction, and in 1890 it was again brought up, accompanied by a memorial m its favor. At this time an act w authorizing the appointment of with Judge Green as presi- ‘commission gave public hear- decided upon the expediency of. onsolidation. Bills were to every en of the legislature, intro- 1 by Senators Cantor, Aspinwail and ad by Assemblymen Weed, We ter and Lurtis. In 1804 the bill prepared by the comm mn became a law, and the question was submitted to the ballots of the people. The towns of Flushing and West Chester alone opposed the propose plan. The total vote gave a majority of 14,188. The majority in the city of New York was 36,379. Senator Platt’s Influence. While Judge Green may properly be alled the “Father of Greater New York,” with its vast territory, and while many men have contributed to its making, only ore man has had the power in his hands to absolutely prevent its consummation or to bring consolidation about. This man was Senator Thomas C. Platt. As leader of the political party in powe: the state, whose influence was potent with the administrations of both Governor Mor- ton and Governor Black, and with the leg- islatures of 1804, 19 Sen- ator Platt was the absolute arbiter of the fate of the Greater New York. He took the high ground that, no matter what might be the effect of consolidation on political parties, it was the duty of the republican party to create Greater New York. He held that the mandate of the people ex- pressed at the polls was in favor of cop- solidation, and that there was nothing for the legisiature to do but obey. e Platt was repeatedly warned th & = New York might b “political mistak that the city might be demecratic. His answer ariably was that this was a time to get above politics, and he was in- flexible. It is ne ary to a full understanding of the s layman, to look, in pas: wn around the old ci the ground for which originally cost $24 paid in goods afterwards called the city of New York, and now the borough of Manhattan, by legislative enactment. The borov is what has been known as the annexed district and has really been figured before consolidation, with the old city in matters political. It embraces a nun r of towns and villages upon the River Bronx, that tortuous streain which winds in and out among the hilis, the most interesting er New York, and the one which has so far cut a minor figure. This borough contains 26,400 acres, 14,10) acres more than the berough of Manhat- tan. Its present population is nearly 200,- 000. Its essessed valuation is $84,600,010. The borough is eight miles wide at its widest point, from Morris dock to Throgg’s Neck, and about fifteen miles long. For several years $2,000,000 a year has been spent in local improvements. All of thi has been assessed, and about the only ap- propriations made out of the general fund have been for maintenance. As many as 1,600 men have been at work at one time in laying out streets, building sewers und in other pubic improvements. In its en- gineering department as many as 500 men have been employed at one time. ‘This de- partment is the largest of its kind in the world. A series of maps have been pre- pared, which provide for the laying out of streets, after the style of Washingion. It will need much money to make all of the imp-ovements now contemplated, and to maintain them after they are made. Cash for the first will be provided by as- sessments; cash for the second must come out of the public treasury. Brooklyn's Municipal History. Notwithstanding the fact that Brooklyn's existence as a city began in 1834, and that for many years it was tlie second munici- pality in the state in wealth and popula- tion, it has always been, jh fact, a part of New York. It would not have had a sep- arate being at all had not the East river made it detached territory. Now it is to be merged forever with New York. Modern engineering skill will in the near future practically obliterate the East river as a barrier, and community of public interest, as well as of business enterprise, will knit the two old cities closely together. Hitherto Brooklyn has been a part of New York only, but hereafter New York will be a part of Brooklyn, and the union will become reciprocal. The borough of Brooklyn is the second in area of the five boroughs of Greater New York. It contains 42,095 acres, or nearly three times as many as the borough of Manhattan. The borough of Queens, THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, JANUARY 1, 1898-24 PAGES. which bounds it on. the east, with Jts 79,347 acres, ‘alone is larger! It iv coterminous with the county of Kings. It has an.esti- mated population of 1,152,798, only about 800,000 less than that of the boroughs of Manhattan and the Bronx. It casts nearly 200,000 votes. It has 1,503 miles of streets. It sends twenty-one membera of assembly and seven senators to the legislature at Albany, and five members of Congress to ‘Washington. It will be represented in the municipal assembly by nine members of the council and twenty-one aldermen. The as- sessed value of its real estate is $555,310,007, und of its personal property, $27,536,636. Its debt 1s $57,000,000, and its annual budget $15,000,000. ‘These facts give an idea of its size and importance. Its people are more inclined to be independent in thought and action than those of Manhattan. In politics they have acquired the habit of voting as seems to them best, without much regard to party ties or the wishes of Political bosses. They are hero worshipers. Henry Ward Beecher, T. De Witt Talmage and Seth Low have each in turn been Brooklyn “idols.” They are progressive in matters of public improvement. The city grew rapidly, and, being spread over a large area, a correspondingly large outlay was necessary to keep pace with the growth. The citizens did not hesitate to make this outlay, and even anticipated the future to such an extent that the debt Mimit has been reached, and public work would be virtually brought to a close were it not for consolidation. ‘Dhe city, prior to the consolidation, elected twenty-eight mayors, eight of, whom are living. The Borough of Queens. With the acquisition of the borough of Queens the greater city has acquired, above all else, room in which to grow, to stretch its arms and breathe uncrowded ozone; for the area of the borough, a fraction less than 124 square miles, is almost equal to the area of the boroughs of Manhattan, Brooklyn and the Bronx combined. in Queens there are 79,347 acres of building sites that are equal, in natural advantages at least, to building sites anywhere in the world, awaiting the coming of millions of home seekers. The number of millions of persons who ere to live in the future in what will be one of the least in signifi- cance of the boroughs at the time of con- selidation will depend upon the future of its development. In the densely populated tenth ward of the present city of New York there are 644 inhabitants to the acre. The borough of Queens, if it should be- come as densely populated as is the tenth ward, would have a population of 63,601,468. It is more reasonable to suppose that {ts population may equal in density the aver- age density of the present city of New York, including the undeveloped sections of the Brenx, the upper end of Manhattan, where there are but few houses, and the lower end, where but few persons live. But when it reaches that density the borough of Queens will have a population of over sev- en millions. Its population at present is about 135,000. The towns in the borough of Queens were settled by English families under the Dutch government of New York in the middle of the seventeenth century. Flushing alone was qriginally a Dutch settlement. New- towr, Including what Is now Long Island City, Jamaica and Hempstead, were estab- lished by English immigrants, who were permitted to settle upon taking an oath of allegiance to the Dutch government, and Flushing soon became an English settle- ment. Long Island City is the largest city of the berough. It has @ population of about 48,000 and a few school houses; that is all. Its streets are dirty and poorly paved; its city hall is not worthy of the rame; its police court would be condemned by the building department of any other city in the country, and its fire and police departments are not what they should be. There is no evidence that public spirit ha: sought satisfaction in the building of mon- uments or the founding of libraries. There is no monument, and in the two libraries there are but 10,000 books. The city’s water supply syste.n is in a chaotic condition bi Ci e of the clashing of different interest: ynd Long Island City, in the towns of Newtown, Flushing, Jamaica and the por- tion of Hempstead that is a part of the bor- ough ofQueers, there is territory that will add to the pride of New York. Old tow and villages that have not grown rapid! are now on the march of progr Dead Are the Great Majority. The dead are in the majority in Queens county, where there are many cemeteries. In Newtown 35,000 interments are made annually in thirty cemeteries, covering 2,000 acres. Tt 1s estimated that more than 1,500,000 bodies have been buried in that town, in which is the only crematory in this part of the country. The assessed val- uation of rea! property in the borough of Queens, given by the county clerk, is $86,205,017. The debt of the various cor- porations that make up the borough could not be learned. Silas B. Dutcher of the Greater New York commission estimated it a@ year ago at $7, (24.77. The borough of Richmond brings v little to the consolidation, except some ver. pretty scenery and some very large aspii ations. Its total population is about 60,000. ‘The ttle sister’ borough enters the union with a dowry of natural attractions that warrant a hearty welcome. ‘The gem of the bay,’ as Staten Island has been called by its local laureate, is rich In rug- ged hills, verdant valleys, fine stretches of beach, picturesque woodlands and lakes that lie in her fertile bosom like diamonds. Not more than ten years ago the island was unknown land to a majority of resi- dents of Manhattan, but this has been changed by the entrance of the bicycle and the trolley road. If the cle path to Coney Island be excepted there is no section of the consolidated metropolis that guarantees such attractions to wheelmen. The major- ity of the county roads are macedamized, and these are lined with scenery unsur- passed. The little borough, too, is a magnet for the student of American history. On the island {fs also the old Moravian cemetery, where in a magnificent mausoleum lie all that is mortal of Commodore Jacob Van- derbilt, his son Wiliam H. and other mem- bers of the family. The house in which the old commodore was born still stands in Port Richmond, and is a Mecca for thou- sands of visitors. Then there is the home of Aaron Burr. It stands in a fair state preservation in West New Brighton. are many other historical show Dp in the little borough, but those men- tioned will do as examples of the rest. fhe borough of Richmond has been blessed, or cursed, with a complicated system of tax collection, but this will be changed un- der the new order of things. Formerly the unlucky property owner paid his county taxes to the county treasurer, his town taxes to the town treasurer, his village, lamp and waier taxes to the village treas urer and his school taxes to the school col- lector. Under the new order all taxes will be collected by the controller's deputy, and the only thing that is troubling the coun- ty'’s enterprising citizens is whether old New York or the borough will have to bear the burdens of bonds issued and ap- propriations made for many improvements in’ the belief that Father Knickerbocker myst “pay the freight.” Of the 60,000. in- habitants of the borough, fully one-third of its adults have their business interests in the borough of Manhattan. There are few manufacturing industries, the chief being the brick works at Kreisherville, two shipyards, a dyeing factory, a paper mill and the White dental works. The island has two well-known bathing beaches, South and Midland, a hundred different parks and pleasant resorts, three or four hotels, many good clubs (yachting, rowing, athletic and social) and a society which ts distinetly in- sular, but which is fast losing this distin- guishing characteristic. Needs of the Boroughs. The presidents-clect of the various bor- oughs have been interviewed as to what each borough considered its most pressing need. It incidentally develops that each one of the boroughs intends keeping a sharp watch out that not one of the other boroughs gets any more than properly be- longs to it. Each indicated a strong incli- nation to get everything within reach and to keep everything out of reach of the others. The borough of Manhattan wants little save the development of the “upper west side.” Augustus. W. Peters, the president- elect of this borough, says: ‘The upper west side is an important part of this bor- ough, and there is much to do to develop it in’ proportion to the other sections. I don't mean by this that this part should benefit at the expense of the other portions, but only that it must be brought im line with them. We must have clean streets, paving and sewerage and. juate schools.“ = Louis F. Haffen, the president-elect of Bronx, says: “The work of improvement must go on, and, if the municipal y Simple Truth or ot ee As Told: iy the Board of » ‘Health. ——— The Incregsing’ Death Rate and Con- stant Growth in the Number of Persons Afflicted 2 + PROVES THAT THE OLD METHODS USED IN TREATING-CATARRH, BRONCHITIS AND CONSUMPTION ARE WORTHLESS. 3 wt THE PEOPLE THEMSELVES RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS FAILURE TO STOP THE PROGRESS OF THESE DISEASES. bas never becn in the minds the medical profession as to the wort! sprays, douches and in the treatment FARR ae ts furnisbed by the board of health of this city, their weekly reports not only showing that mcre people die annually from these than from ll other ailments combined, but also startling increase in the number: of persons What can’ be the cause-of this: rapid increase and growing. fatality tn these di fa the frat question to ari of the reader. Not. the regular practicing physicians, for they long since gave up the old and dangerous method of treatment by sprays, douches and atom. ivers, and are better prepared today than ever Vefore to successfully treat ailments. It seems that the fault lies with ¢ m- selves, for it is a well-known fact that during the past four years there has been a perfect craze on thelr part for experimenting with advertised cure-alls instead of trusting to the science, skill and knowledge of the legitimate medical profes- sion. This is especially true in cases where the Tatient was guffering with catarrh, bronchitis and consumption—the results of this reckless experi- ienting being readily seen in the increased death rate and larger percentage of people suffering from these diseases, fo say nothing of the bundreds who have lost’ their hearing and sense of smell and taste, by foreing liquid medicine Into the alr passages ‘with sprays and atomizers. How to stop this experimental craze of the people has been the study of every true physician in the Jand. It seems there is tio other way of re: ing them except through the columns of the daily papers, aud as the regular physician cannot advertise without losing his standing in the medi- cal world, it has been decided that the manufa turers of ‘true medicines must do so. ‘Thus it is th “Hycme! the only cure for Catarrh, Ca- tarrhal Deafness, Bronchitis and Asthma ever used and indorsed by’ the medical profession, 1s adver- tised to the public. That the u *“Hyomel"* will soon put a stop to further the part of those suffering from alr passages cannot be doubted, treatment indorsed by the physicians. It Is the one treatment which does not require the use of sprays end atomizers. It I the one treatment which the manufac- turers have enough confidence imto guarantee. It Cures by Inhalation. “Hyomet’”’ is Nature's own remedy, taken with the air yon breathe, it reaches all the parts a fected, Killing the disease germs of Catarrh, Cu- tarthal Deafness, Coughs, Bronchitis, Asthma, Rose Cold and Hay Feve once, and bringing stteh rellef to the sufferer as can be obtained in no at other way. There is no danger, no risk. Your money is refunded if it falla to relieve. 4 iiyomel’’ Inhaler Outtit, $1.00. Extra Bot- "8 “‘ITyomel,"’ 50c. “*Hyomel’’ Balm, a won- derful healer, 25e. Sold by all druggists or sent by mull. THE R. T. BOOTH CO., 23 East 20th St., New York. ough of Richmond. Speaking generally, he said that new pavements and a possible jn- crease in schools, would be the first things considered. ‘ The. borough ,of Queens wants better paved streets, better avenues and a lot of similar things, and it will come forward and ask for them at an early date “with no uncertain tengue,” as the political ora- tor would say. Nick Muller, the Czar of Staten Island, speaking for President-elect Feeny, who is ill, says the borough of Richmond ‘will de- mand morg :sehgols and sewers. Better railroad faqilities, will also be asked; and, in fact, it .would be easier to enumerate what-theyowH! notask than to specify what they will. . (SSO HELD ON: SERIOUS CHARGE, Gustavus Sullivan Accused of rging a Name. A little over a month ago George W. Waters, a merchant in this city, decided to sell out his busin and Gustavus B. Sul- livan of West Washington, who heard of the intention, called upon him, it fs said, with a proposition to purchase the stock. After some little talk on the subject, M. Waters agreed to let Sullivan have hi goods for $450, and in settlement, it is wu derstood, Sullivan gave him three notes for $150 each, running for thirty, sixty and ninety days, respectively, from December 1, 1897. These notes purported to be signed by J. M. Taylor of Culpeper, Va., and in- dorsed by Mary H. Brown of this city, the former of whom, Sullivan stated, was his uncle. Mr. Waters, upon accepting the notes, gave Sullivan possession of the store and retired therefrom. About ten days before the first note be- came due Sullivan, it was stated, informed Mr. Waters that Mr. Taylor did not want any notes of his to be out, and if those held. by Waters were presented Mr. Tayior would pay them. Mr. Waters assented to this, and Sullfvan agreed to meet him at the station on the following Monday, when the two men would go to Culpeper and get the money from Mr. Taylor. Just before time for the train to leave Sullivan reached the depot and told Mr. Waters, who had preceded him there, that he had received a postal from his uncle, stating that he would not be at home that day, and suggesting that the proposed visit be made the following Wednesday. This arrangement was assented to, and at the time designated Waters went to the sta- tion, but Sulivan did not appear. Mr. Waters then determined to make an investigation for himself about the notes, and went to Culpeper Court House. Upon reaching there he learned that Mr. Taylor lived about fourteen miles from the town, but that he could travel the greater part of the distance In a stage coach. This Mr. Waters, did, and upon leaving the stage found a man who was willing to take him in his carriage to Mr. Taylor's place. On the way they met Mr. Taylor, and the lat- ter safd he had not signed the notes, knew nothing previously about them, and that Sullivan was in no way related to him. Upon returning to Washington Mr. Waters swore out a warrant for Sullivan's arrest, and the latter was taken into custody. Be- fore Judge Kimball the accused admitted that he signed Mr. Taylor's name to the nates, but claimed that he intended to pay them as they. came due. Sullivan was held in $500 bail for an examination, which will oA had as soon as Mr. Taylor can reach the city. ee ep TO EARTH, Miss rug adh Knocked Down by a ay ing Sign. Shortly befre 41 S'clock this morning the huge twentjt-fotir-foot sign of the United States Ex; ‘Company was blown from its position’§n t§p of the company’s build- ing, 817 4t,Space, and came very near killing sevétat fedestrians. The only one, however, 104 injured, was ‘Miss Tillie Hull of eet northwest, who was passing at the {ime in company with Mr. James M The mammoth sign struck the @wnig before it hit Miss Hull, otherwise 2 Id have been killed out- right. As ;it anced off the awning it struck her a stipging blow in the back and pinned her 49 thé, pavement. Willing hands lifted the heavy, board from her prostrate ull was carried into Stev- ens’ drug store; where restoratives were administered, and later she was taken to her home. Her injuries proved to be slight. ——— A& Help to Business Men. half what’s usually asked. 5 Carloads of Iron Beds. The biggest single purchase that was ever brought to Washington. It’s a fact. We have just made a most daring purchase of Iron and Brass Beds. whole lot for spot cash we got them at an extraordinarily low price. They are too many for us to carry in stock, so on Monday we start a sale of prices that can discount any ever heard of—less than aa a ae TT YEAR IN THE DISTRICT ee (Continued from Tenth Page.) resulted in a death rate of 46.6 per cent. These figures give great encouragement to hope that in comparatively short time the dread disease, diphtheria, will be al- most unknown. During the latter part of the year, in- cluding the late summer and autumn months, the health of the city was above the average. Besides the noticeable ab- sence of the dangerous contagious dis- eases, there was no manifestation of epi- demic invasion nor development of ma- larial troubles in fatal form. ‘The healthfulness of Washington city as a place of residence is shown by the fact that nearly fourteen hundred of those who died during the year were over sixty years of age. A large proportion of these wers ever eighty years old, a considerable num- ber over ninety, and three over a hundred. The most of these had resided here over half a century, seme all their lives, and maty were born here. Almost all of them died of no particular disease, but, as the death certificates say, the “cause of death was old age.” The average age of all de- cedents was thirty-two years five months and thirteen days, being an increase in lon- gevity of two years five months and six days, as compared with the last year. ‘The oficial reports of the year show the city of Washingten to be healthy beyond the generality of cities in this country. The death rate for the white population is only a small fraction above seventeen per thou-, sand inhabitants. The sources of malarial troubles in former years have been to a large percentage removed, and a review of the range of diseases prevalent here testi- fies to the absence of epidemics and to the extreme extent to which contagious mala- dies have been in abeyance. Sporting Circles. 'The past year developed the greatest im- prevement in base ball for the club repre- senting Washington that had appeared since 1880, The Washington club finished with a tie for sixth place, the Brooklyn club holding the same honors. The club that finished near the top in 1880 was in a much weaker class than the Nationat League, sixth place being the highest a Washington club has ever attained in the big league. The club started the season of ‘97 in very poor shape, and continued to lose games quite regularly until Manager Schmelz tendered his resignation, June 8. The resignation was accepted, and Capt. Brown given charge of the club. Fro that t{me until the close of the season the Washingtons played consistent ball, taking the reputation of the players into consid- eration, forged upward from the eleventh position in the race, until the last three games of the season at Baltimore had to decide whether they would tie Brooklyn or finish above or below that team. The Brooklyns won three straight games from the Bostons, while the Washingtons de- feated the Baltimores two out of three, a lie for sixth place resulting. By winning the two games from Baltimore the Wash- irgtons robbed the Baltimores of all chances for the championsaip, something the local club had not been able to do for many years. The Washington club was a strcng batting combination, but weak on the bases ard poor fielders. To strengthen these defecis, Vice President and Trea: urer Karl Wagner purchased the lease of six Toronto players at the end of the season, and, in addition, traded Players McJames, D2Montreville and MeGgnn with Baltimore for Players Doyle, tz and Amole. Exceptional attendance was forth- coming at different parts of the sea- son, notably on the opening day, a double- header with New York, and Labor day, when it was estimated 10,000 spectators were present at the different games. A few months after the close of the playing season Third Baseman Reilly was sold to Minneapolis and pease White and Casey y sturned to Toronto. : Sinccollexs base ball circles the George- town boys again demonstrated their supe- riority over the local clubs, although ae playing on the season was far behind the excellence of 1895, when their playing created a sensation in foreign college circles. The Catholic University boys were coached during the spring months by Capt. Brown of the Washington professionals, and the club showed improvement over the previous year. The Columbian and Gallau- det clubs displayed marked advancement in playing ability, and as a, result many exciting and closely contested games played. cle world was filled with 'The local bicy 2 able sensations throughout the year. Plesmareh the six deys’ continuous race — inaugurated, Shock coming out ahead, an be said to have opened the he era racing was not nent - t of past seasons, pee ane of this sort being pulled off during the year. International Park was the scene of mary nee Sage ee losing meeting bringin ae cyclists of the country. A notable I bicycle performance during the year = that given by William Shields on April 1, when that gentieman rode down the west steps of the ‘Capitol on his machine withuut ury. n given a tremendous any the Washington Cricket Club, games being played during the sca- son, and that organization has established ful footing as to itself on such a § “chase and croquet were very active tories ey seed season of ‘07. Sackett Se nit sat = eel Nerwich, very eth grounds of the local club Suring the week of tember 20, players sulted ment. Bowling has taken on a new lease of life since the beginning of the season, two clubs joining the bowling league. One of the best amateur organizations in existence, the Columbia Athletic Club, returned to the league after a two years’ absence, and a new club called the South Washington Business Men's Bowling Club, also became & member, making the league membership ccmprise five clubs, the other three clubs being the Carroll Institute, the Saenger- bund and the Washington Athletic Club. The contests have been very interesting and exciting and the attendance large. At the present writing the Saengerbund Club is in the lead and look like champions, but the other clubs are playing strong and may advance to the fore. Foot ball had another interesting season, the clubs representing the four high schools playing for the school champion- ship ef the city, the Eastern High School team coming off victorious, winning four cut of four games played. The Columbian University team braced up considerably during the past season, winning the first game from the Columbia Athletic Club and losing one, the games between these two clubs attracting large attendance of spectators. A noteworthy and pleasing absence of ‘w casuali- S being reported during the playing sea- in widespread interest and com- feature of the games was the slugging and rough play, but ti n. The interest in lawn tennis suffered a slight relapse during the past season, the reason therefor being hard to explain. Two tournaments were played on the courts of the Bachelors’ Club, the first, played in May, being for the championship of the south in singles, which wax won by Thos. A. Driscoll of Georgetown University; the second, played im October, being for the championship of the District, first honors falling to Gsodfellow. The championship of the May tournament, in doubles, was won by Messrs, Davidson and Paret. Two race meetings were held at the Ben- ning track by the Washington Jockey Ciub, and each was unusually successful, both from a racing and financ int of view. The first mecting, one of seven days, com- menced April 17 and closed April 24. Dur- ing that meeting a number of stake events were decided, the added money of the stakes running from $750 to $1,200. At the fall meeting, which began November 6 and vember 20, the meeting being one 'S, no stake events were pro- vided, the racing being contined to over- night races. Yet the fields were the largest in the history of racing here, and the sport furnished was of the highest character. There were also a serles of trotting races decided at the Brightwood track. Death Rol The death roll last year contained the names of many who have been identified with the life of the city-and prominent in its many activities. Among those who have passed away are William M. Shuster, Rear Admiral Joseph S. Skerrett, Rudolph Gold- schmid, Strong John Thomson, Titian J. Coffey, Joseph C. Willard, Rev. George Keonig, Charles Edmonston, Prof. Joseph H. Daniel, O. T. Thompson, Charles W. Pairo, Henry Whiting, William Saks, William C. Harper, Michael Sells, John O. O'Neill, J. Hall Colegate, Dr. B. B. Adams, Lieut. Chas. H. Lyman, Capt. Charles Ben- dire, Dr. Jami Hambleton, Samuel W. K. Handy, Win F. Stowell, Lewis Clephane, J. Rankin Imbrie, John J. Johnson, Robert . Blaine, William 8. Roose, Rev. Levi H. York, A. M. Kenaday, Dr. J. H. McCart Capt. Samuel G. Cabell, D. C. Forney Goodwin Pierce, Dr. John M. MecCalla, Horatio King, John Gibson, Col. Alexander Macomb Mason. William J. Sibley, Ry Ball, Thomas M. Draney, T. F. Cz John Keyworth, Mrs. Margaret 8. G Dr. C. Neil Barry, M. Hebner, John Saul, Elbert 8. Maloney, Col. Magruder, Benja- min P. Snyder, Richard Smith, Henry Wise Garnett,. Charles E. Springman, Theodore Birney, Charles Abert, Pom Kwang Soh, Henry _ King, jr., Gen. David G. Swaim, John W. Irwin, H. O. Claughton, F. C. Revells, William H. Daniel, Rev. Dr. James A. Buck, Frederick Freund, Carolyn O. B. Bryant, E. P. Baldwin, Dr. James T. Soth- eron, J. J. Noah, Judge Thomas F. sliller, Dr. Susan Ed: W. M. Beveridge, John M. Langston, Gen. Albert Ordw: Charles E. Hovey, Gardiner . Harry C. Fisk, W. D. Chipley, W. M. Browne. National Educational Association. The first steps for the bringing here of the convention of the Natioral Educational As- sociation were taken by appointing a com- mittee of invitatioa on the part of the Dis- trict government, to go to Milwaukee, where the 1807 convention was being held. This committee visited Milwaukee and per- formed its mission. Mr. Henry F. Blount was appointed chairman of the preliminary executive committee of the association. He appointed his executive committee and sev- eral meetings were held. The special com- mittee of the association, which arrived in Washingtofon a tour of inspection, to de- cide as to the best place to hold the con- vention, was entertained. At a meeting of the officers of the asscciation, held in Chi- cago Saturday, November 27, it was defi- nitely decided to hold the convention in Washington. A telegram announcing this fact was sent to Chairman Blount of the local executive committee by President Skinner of the association. Permanent or- ganization was effected at a largely attend- ed meeting of the general local committee of the association, held at the board of trade rooms, December 9. Mr. H. F. Blount was elected permanent chairman. Mr. Bilis Spear was elected chairman of the execu- tive committee, and Mr. Charles J. Bell was elected treasurer of the committee. Startling prices. bs iad ER By taking the cd a foe —_—_—______- 4 $5.00 White $6.00 and $7.00 A Enamel Beds. Brass Trimmed. | © Posts 1 1-16-inch thick— i Beds that we have never be- Extended foot rail—very fore ge sable to sell at | high head—solid cast brass | i less an $3.85 -99 | trimmings — regu- r, | ley and others ask | lar $6.00 and $00 53 75 | $5.00 for.......... values ..... es he | | | $10.00 and $12.00 $10.00 Fancy Better grades at corres- | pondingly low prices. The I Scroll Top. assortment is immense. Your ia | Beds. choice is almost unlimited. ; 4 Most handsome _ Beds, | These prices are lower than White enamel, with brass | white enamel, with heavy | other dealers can buy at, and | rail and solid cast § 4 .85 | cast brass knobs— $ 4 -65 | as we wish the public to get | brass _trimmings— a wonderful bar- the benefit of them we must | | splendid quality... gain ... 355555 decline to sell to dealers. | We have reduced our prices on all Springs and Mattresses to conform with thes phenomenal bed prices. | | | - JACKSON BROS., | 3 Great Cash Furniture Houses, 917-919-921 Seventh Street. | aes) cA a AW se ai 1 iL AERA an a a iG i appointed by the District Supreme © which appointment, under the atk con tinues until his successor is nominat. and confirmed, Later in th J. Taylor of Kan corder of yer and trust, wards, and Brok- ymour were final returning, Brad Elverton R. Ch. urer Searles of the sugar pondents Shriver and I ers McCartney and Gisposed of by the juri lion of the court, Judg. of not guilty. apman s hiss of thirty days in long-contested Van Riswick will case finally compromised of co yp! out of cour wick'’s will had beer vie case against C. ¢ ° leged criminal libeling of Dist Commissioner Truesdell, resulted inn missal by the court. “Billy” Williams. a noted character in local police circles and tisewhere in the country, was sent to tha penitentiary for sever 8 for higt penitent a Ss for highway July last the District assault was aroused by by Pat Carr, a ’ + & young white on little Rosa Robinson, with intent rommit rape. He ally convicted, but receive minimum sentences a year ned day in the pe tentiary. De Nunzio, an Italian, was! ones victed of a similar offense, but Judge ley gave him a new trial, when the » pros he « » doubt i the Will aitiams, was conv which he had collected in the Police for the District, but Judge praies te conviction. aside on the x: liams was not in the mea e j tute an employe or agent of the 1 After the United States Supreme Vad last spring held the highway extensis act of March 2, 18%, to be cor and valid, proceedings were court last fall rd, and the jury of a r verdict. The jur they were that provi: ne ops of the act requiring for general bene ‘ ndator in « his am the Commissioner: the board of trade. latory act does away with the assessment for genoral benefits, and also provides that the United es shall bear half of the be intreduced in Congr records of the District Supreme show that during 1897 there were filed 1 filed in 1895, Were S83 equity suits ins: while in the stituied. During 11 were commenced. ceding year. In 18° dled, while the number in 1807 s filed during 1 480 were filed during the » licenses ts number in 1896 Leing 2. 16 mechanics’ licenses Wer filed in 1897 falling to Extending District The beginning of 1897 wiin ef the proposition for the rece 1505 ing 1506 the numbe a revival sion of that part of the District of Columbia as origina!- ly laid out, south of the Potomac river. This proposition was made by Mr. MeMil- lan, chairman of the Senate committer c the District of Columbia. He o' - in the Senate calling upon the War ment for information relative matter, and the whole subject thus r d was strong u ers, by Senator 8) tor Harris of Te served for a numtx of the District committee fully cogniza of that would accrue | Limits of the District of Columbia to original bounds. The Star at the cured the views of both of the senators, together with those of rey tives of that state, the r unanimous condemnation of the p t the part of that delegation. Of course, in the face of such epposition, the matter was allowed to drop, but it has’ not be ten by YY people inte gieatness of the District of Columbia. The Lincoln Building. The historic building on 10th street 1» tween E and F streets northwest Abraham Lincoln died, was pu ing the past year by the Unit the sum of $30,000, as provided by a special act of Congress. The building was In nec ‘ome tim: Virgin of many repairs, most of which were made during the year, including a general repair of the roof. Application has been made Congress for additional appropriation for the improvement of the building. Pot ac Park. Congress, by act approved March 3, set aside the reclaimed flats of the Potom opposite the city of Washington, together with the tidal reservoirs forming a part of the improvement of the river, as a public park, under the name of the Potom Park, te be forever held and used as a park for the recreation and pleasure of the peo- ple. The original project for the improve- ment of the flats was adopted by the act of ., of August 2, 1882. In addition to the improvement of the navigation of the Potomac by widening and deepening its channels, it had for its object the rec tion of the flats by depositing on them material dredged from the channel, th freeing of the Washington channel, so fs as could be done, of sewage and the estal- lishment of harbor lines beyond which ro wharves shall be built. To effect these imn- ty feet depth in the channel at low wat for filling in the flats to a height of thre feet above the flood plane of 1877 and for