Evening Star Newspaper, January 1, 1898, Page 12

12 THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY,, JANUARY 1, 1898—24 PAGES. THE RETURN TIDE. ine at a a es a ee a | LS a AMENDING CHARTER AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT... Academy of Music.—Humanity.” Bijou Theater.—Troja and high-class specialties. Columbia Theater. Grand Opera Hou of the D'Urbervilles Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—Russell Bros.” comedian: Lafayette Square Opera House.—“Secret Servic: New National Theater._Fanny Daven- Fort in “Cleopatra.” For Amusements see page 24. emi e EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. "The Passion Play —Mrs. Fiske in. “Tess Steamer Harry Randall for Colonial Beach and lower river landings at 7 a.m. Steamer Newport News for Norfolk and Fortress Monroe at 7 p.m. Steamer Potomac for Baltimore and river landings at 4 p.m. ‘Trains leave 13% street and Pennsylvania avenue for Arlington hourly from 8 a.m. to 8 pm. Paes BEGIN THE NEW YEAR ARIGHT by drinking the best and purest beer— “Pabst.” It's conducive to temperance, health and strength. If you prefer the dark, order “Doppel Braeu.” Write or ‘phone 273. PAPST BREWING CO., 708 N. Cap. st. ae _ Gas heaters, $1 and up; coal heaters at reduced prices; oil heaters, $1. and up. A. Eberly’s th st. nw. B. & O. BULLETIN. For the holidays, low rates to Baltimore, Pittsburg, Parkersburg and Wheeling to- day, AT ONE AND ONE-THIRD RAT Good returning until January 4, 1898 TOURIST SLEEPING CAR to the coast evel Pacitic . leaving Washington at 340 p.m. qe tub WE'LL MAKE THAT OLD FURNITURE good as new, if you'll let us upholster or recover it. Empire Upholste-y and Carpet Cleaning Wks. Mass. av. as GENTS’ SUITS CLEANED. A. F. BORNOT, 1103 G st. For a good cup of coffee drink Kenny's Fine Dry Roasted Coffee. No equal at any price. Sugars at cost; 7 city store cD Canada Mutton, s Delmonico Steak. JOHN R. KELLY, wing, Center mkt. Corned Beel a spec! LACE CURTAL ; AND BLA ‘Ss cleaned. A. F. BORNOT, 1163 G st. CITY AND DISTRICT. Sentence Reduced. Judge Scott has reduced the sentence of William Jones, the colored man who was convicted December 8 of cruelty to animals, to a fine of $5, and in default ninety days in the workhouse. The origi- nal sentenc was for eleven months and twenty-nine days. ee > The Salary Question. ‘To the Editor of The Evening Star: Several communications have appeared in your paper recently, written generally by government employes, protesting, very nat- urally proposed reduction of their of reducing ex- penses. P tion may av but con- sidered as an equitable course for our and powerful go’ inly a que ernment to pursue, n which admits of before putting it into upon outset ration. In this subject I ¢ ire to say that I am not in connected with an office or department in this or any other city. m simply one of that numerous army being anathematized for dra ing pensions iving from the treasu the munificent blessed priv an officer Ke of se throughout ving the count our civil war, in which I was seriously wounded three times and had two horses killed in battle, by which my health was greatly impaired. Ot this pe n I do not complain, but, on the sneral health Is decidedly rking seriously of ri en to this pre I may do my ard relieving the present dition of the government. ed salg at wh nt thing to practice, way to remind our men economy, like charity, should commence at home. I venture to assert here that there is no set of men as a ruie Who carn their s S more conscientious nt employes, and, on with y ir corre- ssmen are since to keep down expenditures deficits, they should give tention to do so, not 1 se re bare them decent! fin But n- in reduction I ress in re proof of their Striking at the eufticie to live but by vot reduction of 10 per cent upon their own large incomes, derived for & few t duty each day and for three or four months only in a year. There is uer very important reduct Which might be made to enable the gov Ment to brid r its pre i T allude to the large mileag: to congressmen. As Is well kne bers of both houses have free pass the railro: from their respecti homes t . and yet they draw mileage for the nber of miles traveled thus increasing their salaries in proportic dist yw, as all good Ameri- to be desirous Commissioners’ Report on Capital Traction Railroad Bill. CHANGE IN ROUTES EAST AND WEST Loops at Baltimore and Ohio Sta- tion and Mt. Pleasant. THE MEASURE IN DETAIL The Commissioners have submitted to Congress their report on House bill 4072, to amend the charter of the Capital Traction Company, the bill protiding for sevefal ex- tensions of the company’s present lines. The report has been awaited with great in- terest, not only on the part of the railroad company, but also by the people of the District. The bill has already been published in ‘The Star, and the report thercon is as fol- low: ‘Section 1, lines 9 to 15, of the bill refers to an amended route around the Capitol between the lines on Pennsylvania avenue, southeast and northwest. The object of the proposed change 1s to afford better fa- cilities for reaching the Baltimore and Ohio station, and the cast side of the Capitol. Should the company be authorized to fol low the new route, the tracks on Ist and streets south between the Peace monument and the top of the hill, would be abandon- reopening B street to travel and avoid- the curves along the west face of the itol grounds. “The grades of B street north are within a small fraction of 1 per cent the same as the grades on B street south, where the present tracks are laid. B street north has a width of 35 feet between curbs. With summer cars, the minfmum width required on Bb street for street railway purposes with double tracks ts 21 feet. This would leave but 14 feet for ordinary street pur- poses, {t being considered inadmissible to censider the portion of the street occupied by the tracks of a rapid transit road as available for general vehicular use. The ord:nary width laid down by all authori- ties for a highway where two vehicles are to pass is 16 feet, two feet more than would be available were tracks lald on B street north. As regards the branch through the Capitol grounds, the Commis- sioners consider it inadvisable to make any comment thereon, since It would seem that the matter should be decided by Congress alone. Loops at B. and 0. Station. “Section 1, lines 16 to 19.—This provides for a loop giving access to the Baltimore and Ohio station. Should this loop be es- tablished the double track now on ist street and Indiana avenue (C street) would seem to be unnecessary, and one track could be abandoned. If the Baltimore and Ohio station is to remain in its present lo- cation a ne ‘ack loop through Ist Street, Indiana avenue (C street), New Jersey avenue and B street north would seem to he desirable for the public ser- vice. Should the position of the station be changed. as recommended by the Commis- sioners in their report on Senate bill 2809, Fifty-fourth Congress, to provide for the elevation of the tracks of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, printed for the use of the Senate committee on the District of Columbia under date of December 19, 1896, access should be given to the station over the lines of the Metropolitan Railroad Com- pany. Inasmuch as there is uncertainty on this point general provision permitting this would seem to be desirable. “It is suggested that the heavy grades on B sireet south or north can be avoided and a better means of access to the Baltl- more and Ohio station can be afforded by having the main line of the Capital Trac- tion Company follow its present tracks to the junction of Indiana avenue and 1st Street west, and then, in accordance with the practice in other cities as well as in Washington, by switches to connect with the Metropolitan line and run over its tracks as far as the corner of East Capitol and Ist streets, procecding thence on its own lines through Ist street to B street south, with a branch extending into the Capitol grounds similar to the branch at present occupied by the Metropolitan road, either over this branch or on some other route agreeable to Congress, making a suit- able terminal for the cars of the Ith street line. A Decided Benefit. “Section 1, lines 20 to 26. The gencral objects to be served by the provisions m- cluded herein would be a decided benefit to 2 public. Inasmuc 26th street Is a y narrow street, and for the same rea- t, it should not be oc Kk. It 1s beliew thence stree west with hs street st, thence north on th street with a track to Pennsylvania avenue northwest, connecting with the main line of the company; also beginning with the tracks at the corner of 17th and G streets northwest, thence south by single track alor lith street to F street northwest; thence west on F street by single track to th street northwi thence north along th street by single track to Pennsylvania F ie northwest, connecting with the main line of the company. Provided, That for the purpose of furnishing a loop, for use when ne ary, a single track may be ex- along G street northwest from 25ih northw government in al distress and placing it once mo upen a firm and p rous foundation, I trust the s niatives will be among the first to set an example of disin- terested 5 s soon hear no m deficits. December 2 NSIONER. ge ¢ About Street Nomenclature. M ©. Loomis and uldt claim that the proposed street lature, place of let- that the nomer numbere are de nient| manner ames should b s ure too brief, } to th street, connecting with the single tracks on 25th and 26th streets.’ Widening Rock Creek Bridge. “In this connection it might not be out of place to invite attention to the exceedingly dan, condition at 26th and M str ks nue, at 26th street to M street, d_ thence acer th along M street. Twenty-sixth stre at it is totally obstructed by and vehicular and stri Jed, and at th ng is made dan, nee of cars. All of this avoded by widening the Aquedue’ > over Rock creek, on the line of Penn- a avenue, and extending the tracks t acress this bridge to the interse tion of Pennsylvania avenue and M street. The feasibi of such widening is snown ing from the deflection of the t from Pennsylvania ay north bridge t M ou ould b brid very clearly on page 3909 of the report of the chief of en, . U.S. army, 1897, be- ing a portion of the report of Capt. D. D. Gaillard, Corps of neers, the officer In charg, he maintenance and repair of the Washington aqueduct and increasing the water supply of Washington. It ts be- takir of simt 1 of appeara her on ac- poken a 1 ove ill of the Historical ‘ the memory, Gifferent classes of n: uld be used in ditfere suggest ne, Cl mes, 8: tead of tion after going through the names of st men, iak a nut, urtker on we could h as names of rivers, mands The city al W. GILMER, cemb« Mo estate. Advertisement. as A_ Bachelor Uncle Worth Having. “Every New Year day for ten years I have pucchased for a nephew or niece or ambitious young person struggiing for a foothold in life a scholarship in Spencerian Business College. The rich results encour- ‘age me to continue the investment. I shall leave no fortune for heirs to quarrel! over,” said a benevolent bachelor in the college “dice.—Advt. {5 and 6 per cent on real . Rawlings, 1505 Pa. ave. lieved that the straightening herein sug- sested would be of marked public benefit. Mt. Pleasant Section. “The loop provided in lines 34 to 41 would also be of marked convenience to the gen- eral public, inasmuch as the shifting of street cars frem track to track in the strect itself, at the terminus of a line, in- ariably causes an obstruction of the *t which should not be vermitted, and ch should be provided for otherwise re practicable. Here, again, however, comes necessary to invite attention it b to the harrow streets over which the pro- posed route would run. Fourteenth street extended is a very much traveled road, and is only thirty-three feet wide—not ‘even wide enough for present demands. Under visions of the highway extenston is intended to widen this portion of the street to 10 feet. The construction proposed by the Capital Traction Company is permanent in its character and couid not be moved readily. If built it should be placed in the position it would occupy most advantageously on the street when widen- ed. Park and Howard avenues and 1ith stregt are also marrow streets,” and to make travel safe should have a width : curbs of at léast forty-two feet (en feet in the center for the street rail- aixteen feet on each side for vehicles). It cannot be deemed to the best interests of the public that street railways be built in these streets unless provision is made for securing the full width required. ~ Fourteenth street should be widened suf- ficently to permit the railway being plac- ed in proper position, as indicated above (about ten feet on the east side), and the other streets to the extent necessary to provide forty-two feet between curb lines. “The provisions in- lines 42 to 47 would seem to be desirable for the. public interest, provided the track in the alley in the cen- ter of square 907 be placed as close to the east side of the alley as practicable. In line 44 the word ‘thirty’ should be changed to read ‘twenty-five.’” way purposes, RECEIVING THEIR FRIENDS/ALL HAIL TO ‘NINETY-EIGHT | THE OLD YEAR OUT Various Societies Keep Open House and Re- } Wind Witches Furnish WildiMusic for the |- ceive New Year Greetings, Churches, Patriotic Bodies, Cl Charitable In: sand tations in the List —A General Observance. Mary of the societies connected with church work, the patriotic organizations and several institutions where charity dis- penses its comforts were today kept busy receiving their friends and in the exchange of the greetings of the season. A pleasant reception was that held by the ladies of the social department of the Epworth League at the Metropolitan M.E. Church. It began at 2 o'clock and will last until 9 p.m. A large number of the friends of the ladies have already extended the compliments of the season. It is a reunion of the Epworthers, and they. have turned out in force to pay respects to their friends, From 8 o'clock this afternoon, when the Ladies’ Aid Society, No. 4, Auxiliary to Cushing Camp, No. 30, Sons of Veterans, opened its New Year reception, there was a steady stream of visitors. The reception will not close until long after lights are turned on. The event took place at 718 F street northeast. The society was rep- resented by Mrs. James A. Allen, Mrs. Frank M. Allen, Miss Mattie B. Allen, Miss Marea Allen, Miss Ebbie Brewer, Mrs. Charles S. Davis, Mrs. Mary Fleming, Mrs. George Keithley, Mrs. Henry Knoch, Miss Lillie Nalley, Mrs. Elizabeth Nalley, Mrs. Charles Nalley, Mise Sophie J. Stommel, Miss Ottilia J. Stommel, Mrs. Bessie Vaughan, Mrs. Theodore M. Wetzel and Miss Katie BE. Weber. The Epworth League of the Foundry M. E. Church will not commence its reception until 4 o'clock today. The affair will take piace in the church parlors. One of the best-attended receptions of the day was that given by the lady managers of the Baptist Home, 3248 N street, West Washington. The reception was reserved for the afternogn, the parlors of the home being thrown open at 2 o'clock. During the afternoon many have already called to pay their respects and wish for this deserving charity a happy new year. Among the organizations which will keep open house this evening may be mentioned the K. U. Club, at 224 I street northwest, from 7 to 10, The club will be represented by Misses Vanette Bogan, Alice Fearing, Selina Hopper, Elizabeth Johnson and Donna Peetrey. Mrs. W. H. Moore will act as chaperon. ‘The ladies of the Women's Christian Temperance Union will receive _ their friends this afternoon at 910 F street north- west, from,4 to 8 p.m. The ladies of the Blue Bell Social Club will keep open house at 1109 I street south- east, from 7 to 9 p.m. ‘The ladies of Electa Chapter, No. 2, O. E. $., will recelve thelr friends in Masonic Hall, Anacostia, from 7 to 10 p.m. The re- ceiving party will include Mesdames 8. B. Shields, M. B. Okey, E. P. Walson, lddie Williamson, J. F. Warwick, M. M. Babson, Adolph Gude, Simpson, Cornelia Campbell, Tavender and Miss Flora Crozier. After 4 o'clock this afternoon the ladies of the Hamithe M. E. Church will receive their friends in the church parlors. The receiving party will consist of the follow- ing ladies: Mrs. T. H. Martin, Mrs. Hall, Mrs. W. R. Stricklen, Mrs. Street, Mrs. Benton, Mrs. Godfrey, Mrs C. Reinohl, Mrs. W. Proctor, Mri al, Mrs. Burdette, Mrs Wood, Mrs. Hunt, Mrs. J. R. Quinter, M J. W. Davis, Mrs. Roach, Mrs. Eli Burdette, Mrs. Wilkins, Miss Wilkins, Mrs. Polkinhorn, Miss Ida O'Neal, Miss Mary Scott, Miss Delia Scott, Mrs. Dolan, Miss Dolan, Miss Stella Boland, Miss Laura Towner, Mrs. Johns, Miss Swett, Miss I Hodgkins, Miss Minnie Hodgkins, Mrs. Drummond, Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Wertz, Mrs W. Morgan, Mrs. Robert Andrews, Miss Mazie Reinohl, Miss Martin, Miss Ida Minor, Miss Wallace, Miss Florenc Mrs. E. P. Hamlin, Miss Gertrude Houston, Miss beth Finch, Miss Blanch Wade, Miss T Alden, Mrs. Fowler, Fowler, Miss Hattte Dalton, Mrs. M Ls. Gunion, Miss Carrie Hawke, Mrs. E. Mil- Bolinstarck, Mrs. Campbell, Mrs. J.C. Maynard, Mrs. Chas, Miller, Mi Howser, Mrs, Aveline. —— THE ANNUAL ELECTIONS. faud Miss 15 Local Organizations Choose Officers for Ensuing Terma, ‘The following named officers of Bancroft Council, No, 466, National Union, have been elected to serve during the ensuing President, Wm. T. Hearst; vice prest- dent, F. C. Campbell; spea fer cretary, J. H. Van ; finan- cial secretary, Darwin Weayer; treasurer, A. G. Yount; chaplain, Henry Floyd; usher, M. IL. Keys; sergeant-at-arms, Woodbury Wheeler; door keeper, R. M. Patrick; trus- tees, H. H. Martin, H. Floyd and W. ler; delegate to cabinet, Henry Floyd; wate to Immediate Relief Association, Woodbury Wheeler; delegate to Fraternal ial Association, Darwin Weaver. pers and directors of the Washington vings Bank have been chosen as follows: ice presidents—T. H. Anderson, Geo. W. Cissel, Geo. O, Ferguson ; directors: D. Taylor, Geo. W. s H. son, A. A. Hosmer, L. G. ott, Francis Thoma Graham, John O. Johnson, R. 8S. Lacey, Geo. O. Ferguson, C. H. Davidge, R. H. iraham, R. E. Doan, Samuel Knox, R. C. Taggart, J. C. Weir, W. H. Taylor. The following officers have been elected ensuing term by Hope Council, No. ns of Jonadal: John Klefer, worthy George O'Niel, vice fi lal secretary; Walter Hart rch; Chas. A. Caho, sistant guide; Ed- ch; John Cater, out- Caho, past chief; ‘John side watch; W. Garland, org&nist. At the recent election of officers for the Electrigal Workers’ Union of the District of Columbia, the following were chosen to ye serve the coming Northnagle; vice pt ident, ©. recording secretary, Thos, B cial secretary, Wim. Kennedy; treasurer, John ard; foreman, 0. P. Cox: truste . A. Malone, D. Rabbitt and Joseph Patterson. es FOR SERVICES RENDERED. sident, Ed. L. Dodson; man; finan- Bill of $15,175 Against Estate of George E, Lemon. Dr. William L. Knecdler of San Diego, Cal, has instituted suit at law here, through Attorneys McCammon and Hay- den, against Jeremiah M. Wilson and the American Security and Trust Company, as executors of the estate of the late Capt. George E. Lemon, formerly of this city, to recover $15,175, $10,000 of which is claim- ed to be in payment for services as com- paricn, and $5,175 for professional services as physician. Dr. Kneedler in his declaration sets forth that between November 23, 1896, and De- cember 18, 1896, he rendered to Capt. Lemon in Coronado, Cal., medical attend- ance to the value of $5,175. The execu- ters of the estate of Capt. Lemon, it Is charged, refused to make payment of that sum. Continuing, Dr. Kneedler states that De- cember 15, 1896, Capt. Lemon, for services as companion rendered by the complainant, ¢elivered to him a check for $10,000, drawn on the National Bank of the Republic, this city. Payment of the check was re- fused at the bank, so it is sald, and the executors aiso decline to pay over the amount. Dr. Kneedler appeals to the court for relief. The items of Dr. Kneedler’s bill for medi- cal services said to have been rendered Capt. Lemon are as follows: Forty-four day visits at $7.50 each, $330; three night visits at $25 each, $75; twenty-two all-night visits at $200, $4,400; seventeen analyses at $10 each, $170, and two days’ almost con- stant attendance at $100 each, $200. pee rea “Swell Turnouts” for Hire and horses boarded at reasonable prices—at Downey's Model Stables, 1622-28 L st.— Advertisement. —— Rauscher’s Elite Tea Room is the place to meet your friends. Light lunches, daintily served. Conn. ave. and L st.—Advt, ope ey Reunion of Graduates. Graduates of Spencerian Business College, Jadies and gentlemen, ara invited to attend the 8. B. C. reunion this eveni in the college halls, Academy of Music qi 8 to 11 p.m.—Advt, New Year's'Birth. The Usual Tumult Oocurs on Mother Earth in Which @te#m Whiltle and Tin Trumpet Are«Suprem Here's @ health to thee my-bonny boy; Here's wealth and power, love and joy! May every angel lend & smile To light thy life up altthe while; May every cruel wind that blows From southern heats or northern snows, Lose all its harshness out at sea , And only bring its sweets to thee! That verse voices in a mild way the se timent with which the newly born year 18 universally toasted, because every one feels that if the honored youngster has good for- tune during his brief career its flavor will algo be extended to those who live through it. Perhaps there may be a tinge of selfish- ness in the glad greetings thus. given the youngster, but when this phase of It 1s con- sidered the conviction follows that hope isa second cousin of selfishness, anyhow, and no one can call that reprehensible. .Last night was a bad one for-bables, and when the young year made his appearance the wind was blowing streaks of icicles out of the west and making things generally un- comfortable. Whether Jupiter Pluvyius was mourning the death of the old year, which Was @ pretty good year, after all, and de- served a proper requiem, or whether he was saluting the new one, is beyond the powcr of human philosophy to decide, but in either event the wind witches made wild music to accompany the exit of the one and the entrance of the other. While the infinite was thus celebrating the change the finite was almost as ardent and energetic. Steam whistles were man- ipulated; brazen bells were set clanging; pistols, guns, toy cannon and cannon of Mature proportions were fired, and the vo‘ces of the tin trumpets were heard In the land. There were watch meetings where many assembled and watch meetings confined to only two, and in the latter, when 12 o'clock came, it was usually the case that a big hand closed tightly over a little one and a soft lip held for a little while a big mustache that never could have grown there in the wide, wide world. So in numerous pleasant ways the Ncw Year was greeted, and in every heart there was kindled new fires of hope, aspiration and resolution. —_+ FUNERAL OF FRANK H, HOWE. Remains Beried This Morning at Rock Creek Cemetery. The funeral of Frank H. Howe, who died suddenly in New York Wednesday, took Place at 11 o'clock this morning from the residence of his brother-in-law, Mr. Enoch Totten, 1708 I street northwest. The ser- vices were conducted by Rev. E. bradford Leavitt. ‘The interment, which was pri- vate, was made in Rock creek cemetery. The pallbearers were Mr. William McKin- ney, Mr. Norman Bestor, Mr. Ross Thomp- son, sr., Mr. Frank Smith, Mr. John Blair and Mr. John Poor. Sees OUR INTEREST IN THE EAST. United States Concermed-an the Pros- pective Partitioi of China. Senator Caffery is among those who think the United States has a great deal of in- terest In the prospectivespartition of China. Speaking on this subjectsto a Star reporter today, Mr. Caffery sald: “Unless the treaty rights ef this country with China are preserved under any new condition that may arise, the United States would be greatly injured, and it should be the duty of this government to see that in any event those rights are regarded. Any- thing that looks to the injury of our trade privileges there is sufficient. to cause this government to protest against changes that may bring about such Injury. “In my opin- icn, this government should not~ allow changes in China, brought about by foreign influences, to go on without fully under- standing their effects, and if they promise to be detrimental to us prompt action should be taken.” —_—o—_ G ORDER ASKED For. RESTRAININ Proprietors of tation T. Cushing Dantel, as trustee for Christo- pher Armat, John H. Armat and Selden B. Armat, late yesterday afternoon brought suit to restrain the proprietors of the Pas- sion Play presentation, that has been given during the past two weeks at the Columbia Theater, from making use of certain de- vices claimed to be the exclusive property of the comptuinants, until a final hearing of the issue is had. Among those named as defendants are W. W. Freeman and Ernest Lacy and Frank B, Metzerott and O. 8. Metzerott. It fs claimed that Charles Francis Jenkins and Thomas Armat were the inventors of certain improvements of phantoscopes. Mr. Daniel declares that he is the sole owner, by assignment, of the legal title to the patent protecting the improvements. The bill further sets forth that the de- fendants are infringing upon the patent of the plaintiffs and are seeking to deprive them of their exclusive rights in making use of the devices in the presentation of the Passion Play at the Columbia Theater. See AMOUNT OF BOND. James A, Jordan Gives Bail in Sum of $1,500, Judge Cole late yesterday afternoon fixed bail at $1,500 in the case of James A. Jordan of New York, who was brought here from that city on a bench warrant issued by the District Supreme Court, un- der an indictment charging him with a vio- lation of section 5451 of the Revised Statutes of the United States. The offense alleged is attempted bribery of a public official. As stated in The Star yesterday, after a hearing before Judge Cole, the matter was adjourned until late in the afternoon in order to allow counsel to investigate the circumstances of the case and inform the court with certainty whether or not Jor- dan is a fugitive from justice from Michi- gan. It was demonstrated to the satisfac- tion of Judge Cole that Jordan is not a fugitive from justice, and, therefore, bait was fixed at $1,500 instead of $5,000, the amount suggested by the district attorney. A bondsman was procured and Jordan given his liberty until wanted for trial, —_———_ ALBERT CARHART DEAD. F Presen- lendants, Prominent Business Mansand of Rev- olutionary Lineage. Mr. Albert Carhart ofsthe:late firm of Carhart & Leldy died“atthis mesidence, 1342 R street, Thursday. He*was-a descendant of Maj. Cornelius Carhart, sr., of the rev- olutionary army, and a member of the Dis- trict of Columbia Society ofthe Sons of tke American Revolution. ‘The deceased was one of the city’s most progressive and respected merchants, andvhis death will be greatly derlored in the»ibusiness commu- nity in which he was s0:well known and universally esteemed. The funeral took place this afternoon at 3:0’clock. Be ee Trustees Will Sell at Auction thirteen neat and attractive two-story brick and stone dwellings; partly unfinish- ed, on the south side of Florida avenue be- tween North Capitol and ist Btreets north- west, on Monday at 3:30 o'clock p.m. The houses will be offered separately. See ad- vertisement. 2 —_—_— So A Standard Refere peer a The Evening Star Almanac for 1808 fs a standard reference book of facts and fig- ures, being carefully compiled to meet the demands of a busy public. Within its covers is hidden a veritable mine of useful information, embracing all sorts of: inter- esting subjects as well.as answers to a thousand and one questions that: arise Mr. Thomas Cavanaugh Talke Inter- estingly of Business im Utah. Mr, Thomas H. Cavanaugh of Salt Lake City is registered at the Hotel Raleigh. Mr. Cavanaugh !s engaged in the irrigation business in Utah. He stated that irriga- tion was first started in that state under the domination of Brigham Young. Mr. Cavanaugh states, however, that the day of individual irrigation is past, and that It is carried on there now only by syndicates or companies. Water is almost as precious as gold at times, he says, It is stored in large reservoirs, ready for use, being ob- tained from the streams in the mountain: “We have felt the return tide of pros- perity very strongly 1h Salt Lake City, Mr. Cavanaugh said to a reporter. “We are Proud of our record, however, in not hav- ing @ single bank failure during the recent panics. There was one up in a mining dis- trict, I believe, where the institution was controlled by Salt Lake people, but none in the city. The returns of bullion to the city at the present time amounts to about $30,000 a day. All the smelters are running full time, and we have every indication of prosperity. You know that Utah is some- thing of a Klondike itself. There are four- teen mines in the territory, which have paid more dividends than all of the divi- dends from the mines in Colorado. One of them has paid $14,000,000, The mines are of both gold and silver. “It is not generally known that Salt Lake City Is supplied with natural gas, but such is the fact. When a well is discovered in Indiana or some point east due mention of it is made, but it is not reported in Salt Lake. The wells are located in the valley, about seven miles from the city proper, and houses are supplied very cheap- ly. The gas is also used for illuminating purposes.” Mr. Cavanaugh stated that while, of course, polygamy had been stamped out in Utah, Mormonism still exists, and the church appears to exert a good influenci It has no lack of followers, he said. ‘The Mormons ure beginning to get oat from th Influences of the church and take as much interest in national and local affairs politi- cally as the Gentile. They do not strive to dominate affairs, however. Mr. Cavanaugh is here simply on a@ pleas- ure trip. Impressive Watch Night Services at Various City Churches. BEAUTIFUL LESSONS IN STORYAND SONG. Greetings to 1898 and Rules for Future Observance. ADDRESSES BY PASTORS An impressive service in connection with the departure of the old year and in wel- coming 1898 was held last night at the Vermont Avenue Christian Church, Rev. Dr. F. D. Power, pastor. An audience which nearly filled the large lecture room was present. Promptly at 11 o'clock Dr. Power announced the hymn, “Approach, My Soul, the Mercy Sea’ which was sung by the congregation. This was followed by the singing of a selection, entitled “O God, Our Help in Ages Past,” and Dr. Power read the psalm beginning “Lord, Thou hast been our dwelling place in all generations,” at the conclusion of which Mr. William H. Schell offered an in- vocation. The hymn, “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing,” was sung, after which Dr. Power delivered an address from Psalm cxix, verse 62—“At midnight I will arise and give thanks to Thee.” Dr. Power drew-a beautiful word pic- ture of the many events which occur at the midnight hour, some of which he de- scribed as being very reprehensible, and said it was a source of great comfort that there were so many Christian men and women in Washington who were trying to do good for those who commit rin in the darkness. At the close of Dr. Power's remarks the congregation sang “Blest Be the Tie That Binds.” Next a number of brief testi- monies were given by persons in the audi- ence, and during a brief interval between the speaking Mrs. Power, wife of the pas- tor, sang “Steal Away to Jesus.” The ex- ercises closed with a short prayer, a plea for increased loyalty to Christ, and the singing by the congregation of ‘one verse of the hymn, “Nearer, My God, to Thee.” St. Aloy Charch, The birth of the new year was celebrated last evening at St. Aloysius Church, Rev. Cornelius Gillespie, 8. J., pastor, with ap- propriate service. It was attended by a large congregation. The principal ‘feature of the service was the sermon by Rev. Father A. Brosnan of Woodstock, Md., who spoke on “Special Providences.” Father Brosnan said, in part: “We are but pensioners of time, with not an hour to call our own. There is some- thing very stirring and solemn in the re- fections which crowd upon us at the close of a year. Our utter helplessness in the grasp of time is affecting. “If we iook forward to the year now about to begin we know not how matters will fare with us. Looking back, we find that to some there has been naught but sorrow, while to others it has been joy and happiness. To some it brought orange blossoms and a love which, if.it be true, is the only thing in God’s world that can stand the ravages of tim “But whether our pathway has been dark or bright, we must not forget how close the church of Christ comes to the heart of every man. ]t Is the business of the church to prepare us for the trials of the year which is about to come. This is the mean- ing of the service which we hold tonight.” Father Brosnan spoke ut length concern- ing the false ideas regarding God which were held by men for centuries, leading up to the present, when practically all people acknowledge God as the Supreme Ruler. Referring to the works of creation, Fath- er Brosnan safd these were not the result of chance. Not a snow flake falls, nor drop of water moves, nor is a thought con- ceived in the mind of man that does not have God's co-operation. “It Is no wonder that He who knows when the sparrow falls should care for men and should have given him the incarnation, the holy mother of Chri the Savior and the holy saints which a the joy of the Catholic Church. He has a personal interest 1n each individual, and His arms are ever around us to take ci of us. In conclusion, Father Brosnan appealed to his hearers to more sincerely lead Chris- tian lives during the year 1808 than they had ever done before, and said, while it was hard to understand why we should ve afflicted, to remember that “His ways are >—— NAMING THE STREETS. Comminsioners Cannot Approve House Mill Providing Changes. The Commissioners, in a letter to Chair- man Babcock of the House District com- mittee, say that they are unable at pres- ent to favorably recommend House bill 4062, providing for the changing of the names of certain streets in the city of Washington. They say that “apart from other consid- erations which might be mentioned, at- tention is invited to the fact that the names of Adams, Decatur, Emerson, Franklin, Grant, Hamilton, Irving, Kane, Lincol Marshall, Quincy, Randolph, Stanton, Ta lor and Union are now applied to streets and places in Washington city and county. The Commissioners have no authority to change them. To apply those names to ad- ditional streets would cause confusion, which should be carefully guarded against. “While the Commissioners, they fur- ther say, “are not yet prepared to com- mit themselves to any definite system of nomenclature, they are of the opinion that any scheme looking to the renaming of the streets should embrace the entire District, in order that existing and future duplica- tion may be avoided, and that one system, with its many advantages, may be applied to all parts of the District alike.” > RENEWED THEIR PLEDGES. Jonadabs and Good Templars Wel- come the New Year Appropriately. Temperance organizations followed their usual custcm and greeted the New Year with appropriate exercises and a renev of the good resolutions and pledges on the part of the members. Tho Sons of Jonadab gathered in National Rifles’ Hall, which was prettily decorated with American flags, cut flowers and folt- age plants, and the emblems of the order. There was a very large attendance, Includ- ing big representations from Pioneer, Spartan, Faith, Hope, Emplre, Centenniy and Good Will lodges of this city, a large delegation from Monumental Council of Baitimore and a deputation from Potomac Council, Harper's Ferry. Sixteen new meim- bers were initiated, and at midnight dne entire assemblage renewed the pledge at the altar, Col. W. H. Young conducting the impressive ceremony. A banquet ful- 1 pd, at which toasts were as follows: “The Founder of the Grandest Order in stence,” responded to by Judge Samuel C. Mills, the founder of the order; “To Our Dead Who Died in the Faith,” J. M. Davey; ae ( zht “The Day We Celebrate,” C. K. Hodge potaas ican maven tor ane. couels “Our Principles,” J. W. Nichol; “Our Adopi- MieGnusickopithelservice waslthe ed Citizens,” William Cook; "The Ideal erere,” “Te Deum,” “Laudamus,” “O Salu- | Temperance | M: John | Berr, “The Lifetime ‘Wine and Press,” Woolman ‘Gibson; “The Jonadab Pledge,” Henry Young; Women,” Judge J. J. Weed. Good Templars. The Good Templars welcomed the New Year and helped the old one go at Society Temple. The services, which were public and under supervision of the Grand Lodge, began at 9 o'clock, and the program was as follows: Singing, “‘America;” prayer, by Rev. J. S. Blackford, past grand chaplain; address, “Living Day by Day,” Mr, A. N. Canfield, deputy right worthy grand tem- plar; solos by Mrs. Carrie Smith, Mr. Jas. H. Dobbertin and Mr. A. L. Dennison; reci- tations by Mr. Robert Burns and Mr. D. K. Sargent, and addresses by Grand Templar Edward H. Jones, Mr. C. W. Phelps and Past Grand Counselor A. T. Maupin. At midnight the templars solemnly renewed the pledge of total abstinence. patra ere taris” and ‘“Tantum Ergo,” and was ren- dered by the regular quartet, composed of Mrs. Kitty T. Berry, Miss Pauline Whit- aker, Mr. Alexander Mosher and Mr. Jas. Nolan, with Mr. S. J. Kubel as organist and director. Preceded by a Collation. A collation, free to all who called and wished to accept, was served last night from 9:30 to 10:30 o’clock in the Sunday school room of Trinity M. E. Church, Rev. E. D. Huntley, D.D., pastor, corner of Pennsylvania avenue and Sth street south- east. Ata later hour a sermon was preach- ed on ‘“Watchfulness,” by Dr. Huntley. There was also music and prayer. As the clock indicated the hour of 12 midnight, the congregation kneeling, sang the “Cove- nant Hymn.” The services at Metropolitan M. a Church, 4% and C streets, were well at- tended. The sermon was delivered by Rev. Dr. Chappell, who took for his theme “The Significance of Eternity.” Dr. Hugh John- ston, the pastor, and Dr. Ames made shoy addresses. The watch night services at Foundry M. E. Church, 14th and G streets, began at 10 o'clock. The sermon was delivered by Rev. Dr. Lucien Clark, the pastor. At midnight the congregation united in sing- ing the impressive hymn, “There's a Stran- ger at the Gate, Let Him In.” At its con- clusion the gathering knelt in silent prayer. At the Fifteenth Street M. E. Church the services were preceded by the installation of the new officers of the Epworth League. Rev. J. D. Bloodgood and Henry 8. Wood- ward made addresses appropriate to the religious significance of the new year at the services at Wesley Chapel. There was a large congregation at watch night services at McKendree M. E. Church. ——— Your credit is good at Lansburgh’s Fur- niture House, 13th and F streets.—Advt. ——>— Charges Desertion. On the ground of desertion Mary H. 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The annual New Year eve dance of the National Fencibles was held last evening at the quarters of the company, 913 E street, and was largely attended. The dar.cing hall was appropriately decorated. Every lady guest was presented with a Fencible couvenirs Heartburn, Gastritis, Ulceration, Or threatened Cancer of the Stomach and all dis- eases arising from an impaired digestive system positively cured. GROV GRAHAM'S Remedy is a specific. The first dose removes all distress and a. permanent cure of the most chronte case ia guaranteed. Send $1.00 to GROVER GRAHAM CO., Newburgh, N.Y.. and receive a full-sized bottle, express If not as represented money will be refunded. Write for pamphlet. Sold by ‘all druggists. 50-cent bottle convinces. Aim’ YOU HEAR SO MUCH ABOUT Rowadays are minute bodies in- “Diamona.” Those Spb hee mee Se Be into our lungs. But they are. Germs rey es Proper Your New Year's Resolutions ia tiroat"ana | ought to Include having us paper the rooms. im, gle ppg maybe $2 up. NOLTE, 810 8th st. the body; it nourishes it, supplies | Royal Headache Powders cure. 100. Ht pith (the sight Kind of fat, and te Ie ae mb5-m,w,t,atf $ Use pene Bronchial ‘Troches oe For Fine Traveling Bags, Pocket preg hone op one Books, Toilet Cases and ‘Ward Beecher. z teat Good or saan Lutz & Co., : i = oe ‘ i \ ig The Commissioners have ordered that Property advertised for sale for delinquent taxes be sold subject to the following regs ulations, and in the order given below: - All property advertised for sale for dclinquent taxes will be sold to the highest bidder for not less than the amount for Which it ts advertised, and in the order it appears in the pamphiet. The law provides that in the event of no bids being received sufficient to cover the cost and expenses of the sale the District becomes the pur- chaser, “2. No bids for property will be received prior to the day set for the sale of said Property. “3. The surplus bid in excess of the amount for which the property is adver- Used, In addition to the amount for which it is advertised for sale, must be paid prior to issue of certificate of sale. “4. Payment will be required of pure chasers at the time of sale for all property bought at sald sale. “5. Order of sale- Wednesday, April 6, squares 1 to 300; Thursday, April 7, squares 301 to 600: Friday, April 8, squares 601 to 0; Saturday, April 9, squares 901 to fin. ish, city. Monday, April 11, county, not ricultural, plats 1 to 18; Tuesday, April 12, plats 14 to 26; Wednesday, April 13, coune ty, agricultural, all, —+ ROUGH Ri G DRILL. First of Season at Fort Myer—Trooper Injured. The first Cossack and rough riding drill of the season at Fort Myer took place at that post yesterday afterncon in the presence of a large and enthusiastic as- semblage, Four troops of the 6th Cavalry took part in the exercises, displaying re- markable proficiency on well-trained horses. Bareback riding seemed an easy tark for the troopers, and the bold dashes they made across the tanbark in platoons and companies aroused the greatest en- thusiasm. Toward the close of the ex- cises Private Block met with an accident while Jurrping the hurdles. His horse had pared the last obstruction in good style and was galloping around, when he sud- derly stumbled and fell, carrying the rider with him and falling on his left lex. His kree cap was badly fractured, and the injury will keep him in the hospital for several weeks. TO SLEEP FRO ONE INFLAMMATION WAS UNABLE FOR WEEKS NOT RECOGNIZE, AND HIDEO THREE DOCTORS COULD NOT RELI CURED IN TWO WEEKS BY GUTIGURA REMEDIES, ders were one tntlaw ae acee case of ecrema of the k down to my shoal- ot able to see , and wax unable om ount of the se which nearly drove me insane, were swollen and made 1 hardly reecgnived myself in a mint friends weuld not have known 1 unt of my elethes and carrying myself. The torture and intense pain 1 endured ail that thue, no wonder that there are so many suicides. ‘Thre rs of Kew were attending m lieve of my pain and blotches. 1 gave all up, A frie CURA REMEDIES, mun My fist Bottle of CUTICURA RESOLVENT was taken on February 1s, also, CUTICURA {olmtment) and CUTICURA SOAP, ‘There was im- mucdiaty ty shoulders aud neck d advised me to try CUTI 1 did so and was made a pew c TICURA RESOL “of CL CUTICURA ¢ RA SOAP’. one of EMA and every kind of torturing. tu disfiguring, itchi burning, y skin, sealp and Wood bumors, is instantly relieved aged speedily « warm baths with CUTICURA SOAP tle wn ings with C! ent), with lows of red by int when all cle fails, RP. Sole c Kind of A. B. C. Oatmeal is not only the best but isnow the cheapest, the price being reduced one= third. Cereals Mfg. §3 Murray 8t., de18-sat3t-56 New York. NOT SO FAT. DR. EDISON'S OBESITY PILLS AND BALT REDUCED MADALAINE PRICE, THE POPU- LAR ACTRESS, 58 POUNDS. iF FAT, WRITE LORING & CO."S NEW YORK O4 CHICAGO MEDICAL DEPARTMENTS -RUP- TURE CURED GEST THUSS EVER DEVISED. The popular actress, Mudalaine Price, one of the stellar lights of the ‘Southers-Price Theater Com- pouy, has token Dr. Edisun's Obesity Zreatument, and is glad of it. Read below what she suys ber experience with Dr. Edison's remedies, ATLANTA, Ga., April 2, 1897, Loring & Oo., Chicago. Gentlemen: 7 cuntot speak in tob high terms of Dr. Edison's Obesity Vilis and Obesity Sait and ‘ompound. When I began taking Dr. Ldlson's Olesity ‘Treatwent uy weight was 108.1 lad al- eady'used another much advertised treatment, and # soon as I stopped it bad flesbened up again, left, wy sstoroach An a very weak coulition, took Dr. Edison's Obesit ‘iis and Salt, und Was rediced from 195 to 140 without any bad et- condition of my stomach, caused as above stated. Bince taking your remedies better and feel better “han for years, and have ho ten- dency t fat. "My" ‘professional trissis pam AR og Ee 8 ‘ret too fleshy, and all of them who have used them ‘on m: tion bave been greatly benetit tem Thusbend,, Mr." Edwin Southern, “sot, me tn tl you for What your treatment has done for will reply to {inquiries about this treat ent that may be sent to me in care i "New York Cilpper-” Yours = Obesity Salt, $1 a Lottie; Obesit; bettie, STH GOODS ARE Ke LEADING RETAIL. DIUGGISTS. item guerantee to refund the price if Dr. Edison's Obesity Pills or Salt are taken us directed without results. Write to our Ni YORK MEDICAL DEPARTMENT ot our CHICAGO MEDICAL LEPARTMENT for advice about obesity or any other dissse. Be sure to write If