Evening Star Newspaper, January 7, 1898, Page 16

16 ————————— LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Academy of Music—“The Sunshine of Paradise Alley. Bijou Theater.—High-class specialties. Columbia Theater—“My Friend From In- ia.” Grand Opera House.—“Boy Wanted.” Kernan’s Lyceum Theater—Sam T. Jack's Company. Lafayette quare Opera House.—Mr. Richard Mansfield in “Beau Brummel.” National Theater.—Mr. W. H. Crane “Virginia Courtship.” —s EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Samuel J. Pentz Glymont and intermediate landings at 9:30 a.m. Steamer Newport News for Norfolk and Fortress Monroe at 7 p.m. ‘Trains leave 151 street and Pennsylvania avenue for Arlington hourly from $ a.m. to 3 p.m. ‘Trains leave 12 avenue for Mount Vernon at 4 and cur Frere's Pat a fresn impor Meat for i Asparagus. John C. Green Turtle California cards address- . 808 17th st. JLETIN. i0 BUL = car ton 3:40 p.m. _ ton, New York Roast Beef and JOHN R. KELLY, 9th st. a specialty. Canada M Delmonico wing, Center m For a good cup of coffee drink Kenny's © Dry Roasted Coffee. No equal at any price. Sugars at ccst; 7 city stores. D. KENNY. Coats-of-arms painted, invitations ad- dressed, Col. Dame papers made out. 808 17. CITY AND DISTRICT. Saetartlicns onal Cautntio. The installation of the officers of Salem Lodge, No. 22, L 0. O. F., took place at Mas Anacostia, last evening, ic Hall, Deputy Grand Master W. W. Millan offi- clating. He was accompanied by Charles Calvert Sanderson, grand marshal; John Henry Kleindienst, grand warden; George A. Crawford, grand secretary; William R. Lusby, grand treasurer; Berjamin Frank- lin Walker, grand inside guardian. The following were inducted into office: Noble grand, David T. N. Shanks; vice grand, William Nally; recerding sec y. Wil- liam. C. White: financial secretary, Burns Alpheus Davison; ward- jain, Dr. George her. > installation ceremony was conducted a large delegation from Har- y Lodge, No. 9, and ladies of Naomi kah Lodg . 1, tegether with the IAREA OF BENEFITS Pyoperty Owners to Be Heard on the Re- cent Highway Jury Award. Action in the Case of the Proposed Widening of 19th Street—What in to Be Done. Some time next week the District court will take into consideration the report of the jury in the matter of the widening of 19th street extended between Florida avenue and Columbia road, under the highway act. ‘The awards made by the jury were pub- lished in yesterday's Star. The jury re- ported that they found land which would be benefited by ihe widening of the street, the area of which, according to the decision of the jury, is about 125 feet distant from the line of the street on each side. When the report is considered by the court the testimony of property holders will be taken as to whether, in their opinion, this area is a just one. As already stated in The Star, 19th street, according to the plan of street extension, is to be widened en the west 40 feet along the entire distance, until the apex of the triangular piece of ground is reached be- tween 19th street and Columbia road. The entire apex is to be taken for public use, a portion to be employed in the extension of Wyoming avenue and the remainder to form a reservation. The property on the opposite side of Co- lumbia road, comprising the grounds about dence of Col. Truesdell, were found jury to be benefited by the proposed extension. The same conclusion was reached in regard to all the lots on the east side of 19th street, including some facing on the ing streets, so as to make the depth of the area benefited about 125 feet. In the event that the court approves this award, the jury will proceed to assess the benefits on the land in the area designated. According to the finding of the jury the sum of $48,790 is assessed as benefits, and under the law one-half of this amount js to be paid by the District and the other half by the property found to be benefited. After the court approves this verdict and the jury make the assessment of the prop- erty benefits, then, according to the highway act, an appropriation from Con- sary before the land can be This is the third jury that has brought in @ Verdict under the highway act. It will be recalled that the other two juries were unable to find any land upon which to as- sess benefits for the proposed improve- ments, and it is stated that the difference in this case as compared with the others lies in the fact that owners of property 1 ing along 19th street stated in their evi- ce before the jury that the widening of this street would be a benefit to their prop- erty. It is said by those who are familiar with the evidence placed before the other two juries that no such testimony was presented. es German Dramatic Club. The German Dramatic Club has issued invitations for another evening’s enter- friends and acquaintances of the members, were in attendance. A band of ten pieces prsed music throughout the evening, ore retiring all present were invited ke of refreshments, Which were ed in abundanc —— ANNA HUNT'S WILL. Two Local Institutions Beneficiaries in Certain Contingency. The will of the late Anna G. Hunt has been filed with the register for probate. It was signed April 29, 1892, and names Ambrose K. Michler and Samuel Maddox as executors. After bequests of large sums te relatives and friends, the will directs: “In the event that no children of my daughter attain the age of twenty-one years, then it is my wish that my daugh- ter shall, by will, make the following dis- position of what remains of the property given her: $10,600 to the National Homeo- pathic Hospital; $10,000 to the Daisy Chain Hospital, and $10,000 to Catherine Nye.” The will of the late Mary A. Cox, dated March 9, 1896, has also been filed for pro- bate. Bequests of cash are made to a large numb. of individuals, Rutledge Willson is named as executor. ee es DR. WOODWARD’S VIEWS. Doubts Propriety of Incorporating Woman's Health Association. The Commissioners, in reporting on the Dill to incorporate the Woman's National Health Protective Association, have trans- mitted to Congress the report of Health Officer Woodward thereon. Dr. Woodward Says that the scope of the proposed legis- lation is national, and the bill should be referred to the proper department of the general government. As to the advisability of the passage of the bill Dr. Woodward s can be accomplished iv , associations incor- ated, and the health departments of the Various states and territories. Therefore, unless the proposed incorporators have demonstrated special ability in the line of work laid out, he sees no good reason why the association should receive a charter from Congress. ———= Truthfal F: = Are the Rest Sales- men on earth! Right makes right, and we are right in all qualities cf butter. Right in buying direct from creameric S$; right be- ca very pound of butter we exhibit is examined before it is placed in our sto! And our prices are right. Jas. F. Oyst 900 Pa. ave. dvt. Maccabees all Officers. At the regular review of National Tent, No. 1, K. O. T. M., held at the Maccabee Temp! th street northwest, Mond: y evening. January 3, 1898, the following named officers were duly installed for the ensuing term, Deputy Supreme Commander 8. S. Foutz z as installing officer: Commander. ohn T. Moore; lieutenant commander, F. Devenpeck; record keeper, James G. Jester prgeant, W. M. M. A.. E. L. Kemp; first M. WwW. A Brodie; second M. G., C. C. Garrett; chap- lain, J. F. Moore; . J. J. Englehart; picket, PL A. S: $s tent now num- bers more than 300 members. eas Bicycle Handle Bars Changed, Zse upwards. Factory, 731 9th st—Advt. —_— Mass Meeting Sunday. The District W. C. T. U. is arranging for & mass. meeting Sunday at 3 p.m. in Foun- dry M. E. Church in the interest of the bill now pending in Congress to prohib.c the sale of intoxicants in all government build> ings. Among the speakers expected is Mrs. Mar, is of the National W. C. tral Mission Quartet will St. et No. 1325 16th street northwest was thrown open last evening to a delightful entertainment given the choir boys and the choir of St. John’s Church, and a large gathering of friends. Promptly at 8 o'clock the guests were invited from the parlor to the library, where they were delighted by the marvelous sleight-of-hand performance of a wonderful magician, one of his tricks being to make the innocent-looking derby hat of the rector produce the most wonder- ful stores of hosiery, handkerchiefs, count- less tin cups, and, finally, a huge rag doll. When “Old Glory” waved, the stars and stripes coming from somé mysterious place, the boys applauded vigorously. At 9:45 a bountiful repast was served. The charm- ing wife of the rector, with her cordial, gracious manner, made every guest thor- eughly happy. After the supper came music, and the exercises closed with the doxology. ——._—_. Doctor's Horse Astray. Edward Davis found a horse attached to a buggy astray on O street northwest be- tween 7th and Sth streets last night about 7 o'clock. The animal remained there for so long a time that he took possession of the outfit and turned it over to the police. This morning a colored man, driver for Dr. G. Parke Young, called at the station and claimed the property. ; business. tainment, to be held at Typographical Temple, 423 G street northwest. On this occasion the club will devote itself entirely to the works of Germany’s foremost lyric poet, Nicolas Lenau. The program, both musical and dramatic, has been carefully selected, and sdme of the club's best talent will appear. A cleverly written biographi- cal sketch by the president, Mrs. Emma Poesche, will be delivered by Mr. Frank Claudy. Mrs. Sophie Naumann will sing Lenau’s “Reed Song,” set to music by Herman Rakemann; Mr. Henry Xander, Miss Elsa Uike and Miss Springsguth will play piano solos; Miss Minna Heinreichs, lately returned from Vienna, will render a violin solo; Mrs. Kleppisch, Miss Poesche, Miss Rettig and Miss Schade will recite, and Messrs. Spier and Altrup will add interesting dramatic numbers. Cards will not be necessary to admission on this oc- casion, and all friends of the club are cordiaily invited. ee Trips to Fortress Monroe. The outing afffforded by the sail down the Potomac and Chesapeake bay on the Nerfolk and Washington Steamboat Com- pany’s steamers and a stay at Fortress Monroe or Virginia Beach is one of the most delightful side trips that visitors to the national capital can enjoy. One of the most enjoyable parts of the entire trip 1s the time spent on the elegant steamers of the Norfolk and Washington line. They are furnished throughout in very handsome style, their staterooms being especially neat and cozy. They are lighted by clec- tricity and heated by steam. And they have every comfort and luxury that could aid in making the trip one to be long re- membered with a great deal of pleasure. One of the steamers of this line leaves 7th street wharf every evening in the year at 7 o'clock and orrives at Fortress Mon- roe, Norfolk, Newport News and Ports- mouth early the fcllowing morning. Ses Le Droit W. C. T. U. Meeting. The regular monthly meeting of the Le Droit W. C. T. U. was held at Gurley Church yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Catlin led the devotional meeting and presented the topic for Thursday of the week of prayer. After devotional exercises the time Was spent in the transaction of routine Delegates were appointed for the quarterly meeting. The resignation of the L. T. L. superintendent was accepted, and Mrs. Finney and Mrs. Doyle were appoint- ed to take charge of this most important work. Mrs. Stephens was made superintendent of non-alcoholic medicatio new members were reported, making the enroll- ment 48 active and 7 honorary members. The union is to be entertained in February at the home of Mrs. Finney, 615 Florida avenue, === Anacostia Council Installation. The officers of Anacostia Council, No. 16, Junior O. U. A. M., for the ensuing term were installed Tuesday evening by Deputy State Councilor G. N. Hunt, as follows: Junior P. C., N. B. Scott: councilor, Edw. Rollins; vice councilor, William Clemans; recording secretary, C. O. Bohrer; finan- cial secretary, R. D. Carroll; treasurer, N. W. Greer; conductor, Murray Allen; ward- er, T. E. Griffith; sentinels, J. H. White and William Durity; delegates to Funeral Benefit Association, Cavour O. Bohrer. q = Action in Divorce Proceedings. Judge Hagner has signed a decree di- vorcing Alfred Voorhees from Maggie L. Voorhees, on the ground of infidelity. The former is also given the custody of the two minor children of the couple. On the ground of desertion, Ela B. Baker has been granted a divorce from Thomas B. Baker. In the divorce proceedings instituted by James W. Herbert against Juliet Herbert, the husband has been directed to pay his wife alimony at the rate of $75 a month during the pendency of the suit and $50 as counsel fees. —— Potomac Council Officers. The following cfficers were installed at the regular mecting of Potomac Council, No. 20, Junior Order United American iMechanics, by Wm. Fowler, D. G. C. coun- cllor: Earnest Jett, councilor; B. R. Mor- timer, V. C.; C. L. Tucker, R. S.; 8. D. Zea, A. R. S.; J, W. Milstead, F. 8.; B. G. Walmer, treasurer; A. M. Vaux, con- ductor; H. C. Butler, warden; A. J, Black- man, I. 8.; S. M. Dixon, 0. S.; G. M. Dix- on, trustee for six months;_J. W. Arn trustee for elghteen months. ———— Salting of Tracks Forbidden. The Commissioners have added to the police regulations the amendment to pre- vent the salting of car tracks, mentioned in The Star several days ago.The amend- ment, an addition to section 7, article 8, is as follows; bd “And no person shall sprinkle salt or other decomposing substance upon any street railway tracks or rails in the Dis- trict of Columbia for the purpose of melt- ing snow or ice thereen, or for any pur- aoe ercome @ permit is granted therefor Commissioners."" ~ THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, JANUARY 7, 1898-16 PAGES. A CLEAN SWINDLE. Local Jeweler Victimised to Extent of §300. The cleverest swindle worked in this city for several months was played yesterday on A. Schomo, who keeps a jewelry store at No. 1343 F street northwest, the result of the game being that the dealer parted with $800 worth of diamonds. Yesterday morning about 11 o'clock the confidence man called at the store and asked to be shown some diamond jewelry. He wanted the jewelry for his sick wife, he sald, and therefore he wanted the best. When it be- came necessary for him to give his name he impersonated Dr. Charles Davis, who lives at No. 1010 15th street northwest. ‘The customer was very particular in mak- ing his selections, and when he had been in the store quite a long time he asked that three articles be put aside for him. The proposed purchases consisted of a dia- mond ring, worth $160; another ring, with diamond and emerald setting, worth $75, and a lady’s box breastpin, with diamond setting, for which $75 was the price charged. The “customer” departed, after explain- ing that he had a box in which he wanted the jewelry put and sent home later. This Jewel box he had at home, he said, and had neglected to bring with him. He wanted this box because of its associations, and his wife, he thought, would appreciate the gift all the more. There was no reason why such a request should not be granted so far as Mr. Sohomo could see, and of course he had no objection to the arrange- ment. Late in the afternoon the “doctor” returned with the box neatly wrapped, and he handed it over to the dealer. Then he was careful that they should be put in the box | in attractive positions, and when this was finished the “customer” closely inspected the little package, and when apparently satisfied with its appearance he returned what the dealer thought was the package he had wrapped, and reguested that it be delivered at 8 o'clock. It was just about 8 o’clock when the deal- er called at the residence of Dr. Davis on 15th street and asked to see the head of the house. When he saw the doctor, who Was a very different appearing man from the other, it dawned upon him that he had been swindled, and when he opened the box he found a quantity of paper, which was all he had to show for his $300 worth of diamonds. Mr. Sohomo went at once to the police and reported the case. He explained to the detectives at headquarters just how he had been victimized and gave a description of the swindler, who is understood to be about thirty-five or forty years old, and has a ruddy complexion. A brown suit of clothes and brown hat were worn by him. Detect- ive Boyd received the complaint, and the police in the different precincts were noti- fied to look out for him. The depots were werched last night, but the man was not The game played by the “doctor” is an old one, but had not been Played on a lo- cal merchant for several months until yes- terday. ———— MEMORIAL MEETING, Lutherans to Pay Tribute to Da A. Day. A meeting in memory of the late Rev. Dr. David A. Day, the Lutheran mission- ary who died a few weeks ago while re- turning from Africa, will be held under the auspices of the Luther League at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Rey. John C. Bowers, pastor, Sunday evening, the 16th instant. An address, with particular refer- ence to Dr. Day's life and services, will be made by Mr. Bowers, and Mr. Corne- lius Eckhardt, treasurer of the Luther League of America, will speak on ‘“For- eign Mission. The junior members of the local league will have a part in the pro- gram. It is probable that the exercises will be largeiy attended, as the deceased mission- ary was well known and much loved in this city. For twenty-three years he rep- resented the general synod of the Luthe- ran Church of the United States at the Muhlenberg mission, which is located thir- ty miles from Monrovia, the capital of Liberia. October 23 last Dr. Day was compelled to leave the station on account of ill health, and he died about the 15th of December at sea, a few hundred miles east ~f New York. His funeral, a few days later, was held in Baltimore, ad was attended by rep- resentative Lutheran clergymen from al- most every part of the eastern section of the country. The interment was made at Selin’s Grove, Pa., the home of his youth and early manhood. Speaking to a Star reporter about Dr. Day, Rev. Dr. J. G. Butler, pastor of Luth- er Memorial Church, this city, said: “David A. Day preserved integrity and purity and courage and faith amid pagan night, and now sleeps a victor upon his shiela. We apprehend that he was born a prince, but whether that be true or not, we know that when he was born again he was endowed with princely character. The new birth turns us into other men. The weak and timid and self-confident and boastful and rash Peter is made, indeed, a rock, firm, stable, irresistible, a very Gi- braltar, against which the powers of dark- ness dashed in vain. Faith gives char- acter, puts God within us. In all Africa wherever our brother was known, and widely as he was known in our American church, not even a breath of doubt or suspicion or distrust was ever whispered, even by envy and malice, to leave its shadow upon David A. Day’s escutcheon. Every one who knew him delighted to do him honor. The secret of it all was his entire self-forgetfulness in the service of Christ and of humanity.” —_+—_. NOVEL ENTERTAINMENT. vid Progressive Euchre Tournament Planned by Well-Known Ladies. A progressive euchre tournament will be held in the ball room of the Shoreham Ho- tel the evening of Friday, January 14, play beginning at 8 o'clock. Arrangements for it were completed at a recent meeting of the board of direciors of the Institute of Our Lady of Mercy. The institution has for its praiseworthy purpose the providing of a home for working girls, where they can secure the comforts upon the payment of small sums. The board of directors consists of the following well-known ladies: President, Mrs. Robert J. Wynne; vice presidents, Mrs. A. Lisner, Mrs. Daingerfield, Mrs. John Cammack, Mrs. N. I. Dyer, Mrs. John Shehan, Miss Matthews, Mrs. W. J. Zeh, Mrs, E. L. Kengla, Mrs. A. P. Clarke, Mrs. G. S. Howell, Mrs, J. N. Jirdinston, Mrs. T. Irwin, Mrs. J. M. Edgar, Mrs. 8, M. Mil- ler, Mrs. M. F. Egan, Mrs. G. May, Mrs. W. A. Johnston, Mrs.'J. Wimsatt, Mrs. G. Thom, Mrs. W. A. Hungerford, Misses Dyer, Heitman, Allen, Gittings, Miller, Britt and Morgan, They are devoting much effort to making the institute a success, and the coming novel entertainment will be devoted to its benefit. Over twenty prizes, donated by merchants, will be offered the contestants. SS HOME FOR THE AGED. Recent Addition Made to Lutheran Suburban Institution. The National Lutheran Home for the Aged, at Winthrop Heights, a suburb of Washington, has just completed a hand- some addition to the cottage on the heights. New dining room, kitchen, bath room, pantries, verandas and six new living rooms were added to the building. Each of the new living rooms is to be furnished as *® memorial to some deceased friend, whose name will be inscribed on the door of the 100m, and which will remain perpetually a part of the institution. Rev. W. B. Par- son, D. D., is the president; Mr. A. Fox, president Columbia National Bank,is treas- urer, and Mr. I. C. Slater, secretary. Mr. John C. Parker is an active member of the board, and was on the building committee. —— Home for Colored Working Girls, At the regular meeting of the Sojourner ‘Truth Home Association at its new home, 2007 Vermont avenue northwest, January 6, 1808, the following officers were elected: President, Miss M. R. Bowen; first vice president, Mrs. L. T. Holmes; second vice president, Mrs, A. F. Waring; third vice president, Mrs. C. Sascoe; recording sec- retary, Mrs. A. Hopkins; corresponding sec- retary, Miss I. A. Gibbs; treasurer, Miss A by mittee of ladies, of which Mrs. Amanda Free: hairman, and of $1 by Mrs. is to MRS. LAWKENGE DISAPPEARS. Leaves Homesi Without Telling Her Husband Heg Destination. John Lawrence, ascarpenter, who lives at No. 1601 Sth sBreet northwest, has reported to the @okige the mysterious dis- appearance of ks wife and child. It 1s alleged that Mra: Lawrence left the house Wednesday abg@ut @ o'clock and -took her daughter, five years old, with her. She had not returneg heme at 8 o'clock that night, and her «husband became alarmed and sought thedassistance of the police. She was still missing yesterday, and the unhappy men cajled Bt police headquarters and related his troubges to Detective Boyd. Later he learned ghat his wife, whose maiden name was MeKenney, had called at the house of a Mrs. Jones, near Florida avenue and Sth street, Wednesday, and had gone from there in the direction of Mount Pleasant. Mrs. Laurence has relatives at Mount Pleasant, and a number of friends in the‘city. Her husband called on several of them, he told a Star reporter, but he has obtained no further tidings of her. ‘When Mrs. Laurence left home, he said, she had more than §5 in her pocket, ———— *FOKEN OF ESTEEM. Retiring Marshal Wilson Recipient of Handsome Badge. ‘As a token of farewell, and an evidence of the high esteem in which he is held, the retiring United States marshal for the District of Columbia, Mr. Albert A. Wilson, was yesterday presented with a handsome and costly badge by the em- ployes of the marshal’s office. The substantial gift was entirely un- expected by Marshal Wilson, and he says he appreciates {¢ thoroughly. The pre- sentation was accompanied by appropriate remarks. GAVE ITS ANN L DINNER. Washington Council Entertained Last Night at Freund’s, Washington Council, No. 205, National Union, held its annual dinner at Freund's last night. Previous to the dinner the offi- cers of the council were installed at the headquarters, 1017 G street northwest. Messrs. Jesse Grant, W. H. Fisher and W. H. Carver of the cabinet of the National Union officiated at the installment of the following officers of Washington Council, No. 205: President, F. B. Curtis; vice pres- ident, J. Percy Myers; speaker, R. E. Red- way; financial secretary, W. L. Pushaw; treasurer, T. D. Yeager, and trustees, Maj. R. C. Cheeseman, T. H. Dawson and J. H. Gause. At the conclusion of the banquet, under the direction of Toastmaster Dominic I. Murphy, Messrs. F. B. Curtis, the newly- elected president; E. C. Ford, W. T. Pier- son and Ed Hay enlivened the proceedings by humorous speeches. Messrs, Howard Cook, William H. Holmes, Charles M. My- ers, Dr. John F. Keenan, C. J. Ubhoff, Wil- liam Dillon and T. F, Dennis entertained the council with songs, recitations and music. The decorations were of roses and ferns, and with colored lamps, set off the elaborate and handsomely served menu. eee ee Pension Attorneys’ Fees. To the Fiitor of The Evening Star: It is evident that there is widespread misapprehension of the general character of the business: of prosecuting pension claims. It is also clear that the recent re- markable utterances of Commissioner Evans do not tend.to correct the error, but have the contrary effect. It therefore occurs to me that. brief statement of facts showing the statutory and depart- mental restrictions urder which pension attorneys transaet their business may be of some public service. In the first place, before any person can be recognized asian attorney in any pen- sion claim, he er she must furnish evi- dence, satisfactory te the Secretary of the Interior, of good<moral character and rep- uiation and of qualifications which enabie him or“her to render valuable service to applicants. Then, before issuing any print- ed advertisement: whatever, such matter must be submitted) te, and approved by the commissione®? of pension. Should an Fatturney refise to.eomuly, with this re- quireméntj Send publish -adyertisements in any way objecti¢mable to the department, he is subject ta.disbarment from practice. The regulations’ as to fees are about as stringent as:can be made. A large pro- portion of claims are’rejected, and in such cases the attorney is prohibited (under heavy fine, or imprisonment, or both) from receiving any fee whatever, even though it be freely offered him, as is done in many cases. In no claim, whether it be rejected or allowed, can the attorney receive any fee direct from the applicant. The law requires that all fees be paid by the United States pension agent who pays the pen- sion, and only upon the order of the com- missioner. The (exorbitant fees charged by those “pestiferous varmints’’ who call them- selves pension attorneys are as follows; In simple increase claims, $2; in original claims under the act of June 27, 1890, (and this class has included the great majoriiy of aliowances during the last seven years), $10 is the maximum; in a much less num- erous class of claims—those in which death or disability 1s proved by a complete chain of evidence to be due to the service—the lawful fee is $25, provided the applicant voluntarily signs duplicate fee agreements in the presence of two witnesses and a magistrate. (If no such agreements are filed the fee is $10.) The temptation to illegal practices is not very great, when one considers the risks. By every illegal act the attorney invites the loss of his entire claim busi- ness, and the loss of his liberty as weil. The cry of wholesale rascality, absurd on its face, is amply disproved by the statis- tical tables of the commissioner's annual report. That document shows that during the last fiscal year, out of the whole num- ber of attorneys (the commissioner es- timates the number at 50,000) only twenty- seven were disbarred, and that, although there are almost 1,000,000 pensioners and several hundred thousand others apply- ing for pension, only 135 persons (includ- ing applicants, attorneys and witnesses) were convicted of criminal acts. Is there any line of business that can show a small- er percentage of dishonesty? These rare cases of fraud which have been discovered here and there, are be- ing exploited in the pavers, under dis- play head lines, in such a way as to cre- ate the impression that the whole pen- sion system is honeycombed with fraud. But that illusion can be readily dispelled by reference to the official statistics. ‘Here I might observe that nothing has yet been said about those worthy appli- cants for pension who are the victims, not of attorneys, but of government officials— examining surgeons, special examiners and others. I think it may safely be said that the percentage of honesty is quite as large among pensioners and their attorneys as among the sworn officers of the govern- ment. L. HEININGER. January 5, 1898. Two Years in Prison. When arraigned in Criminal Court No. 2 under an indictment-charging larceny from the person, George Williams pleaded gullty. Ho was sentenceg by Judge Bradley to the New Jersey state:prigon for two years, — Home Talk, The New Yearredition of this interesting domestic and faghien journal for women, issued by Chas.:Baum, 416 7th street, is now ready for digtripution. It has a dainty new cover desigm, and is filled with a large variety of interesting and instructive read- ing matter, inclgdigg many beautiful and suggestive illustrations, music, household topics, fashion lettems from Paris and Lon- don, romance, apd @ascinating reading for children, Call fer a@free copy. as above to- morrow. ——_—— He Said “Job,” Not “Steal.” In a letter to the Star Mr, W. C. Dodge denies that in the discusaion at the last meeting of the East Waghington Citizens’ Association he used, a8 reported in the Star, ‘was that the posed lon of all fo streets and avenues of ‘District was a gi- Population of the District, as stated in the report, but to the 28,996 owners of real es- Premier ined Se ee ‘WASHINGTON AND MARLBORO’, Approval of Bill Authorizing Exten-|A Cause for Gratitude sion of Railway. The Commissioners in submitting to C gress a report on Senate bill 1232, “to amend the act authorizing the Washing- ton and Marlboro’ Electric Railway Com- pany to extend its line into and within the District of Columbia,” call attention to the fact that the road was given two years to construct its line, and failed to do so. The company, the Commissioners explain, states that this failure was due to the requirement in the charter compelling the construction of an expensive bridge over the Anacostia river. The present Dill seeks to revive the charter of the road, to change the route somewhat and to avoid the difficulty mentioned above. The Com- missioners say that as a street railway will be needed sooner or later to serve the territory in question, and as the com- pany appears ready to commence the work, they recommend that the authority asked for be granted. Continuing, the report says that the Annapolis and Washington Railway Com- pany is seeking access to the city over Practically the same line. The Commis- sioners think one set of tracks through the country in question will be ample for years to come. As the Marlboro’ company is first in the field, the Commissioners be- lieve it should be given precedence over the Annapolis company. The provisions in the original act concerning the Marlboro’ company are not satisfactory to the Com- missioners, and they submit a substitute bill for consideration. The original bill contemplates a route east on Pennsylvania avenue as far as Sth street east, and also north on 15th street ¢ast to Florida ave- nue, thence west to 7th street, but the Commissioners say they cannot recommend a route extending further west than 7th street and Pennsylvania avenue, as they are of the opinion that the route on Sth street and 15th street should be served by extensions of the Capital Traction and Met- ropolitan lines, respectively. They deem it inadvisable to recommend indefinite grants of time for compietion of the work, and suggest that if the company is not ready to proceed at once the legislation should not be granted. The Commissioners have also submitted to Congress a report on the bill to in- corporate the Washington and Annapolis railroad, calling attention to their report on the Washington and Marlboro’ road. The Commissioners say that if Congress should approve the Marlboro’ bill they see no objection to granting the Annapo- lis company the right to- enter the city over that line upon equitable terms, to he agreed upon between the companies, or, case of disagreement, on terms de- ter..ned by the Supreme Court of the District; or, in case the Marlboro’ com- pany fails to build its road within the time prescribed, then to authorize the Annapolis company to occupy the route for its sole use. —__.—_—. AMUSEMENTS, “A PARISIAN ROMANCE.’—The bill at the Lafayette Square Opera House was changed last night, Mr. Richard Mansfeld substituting “A Parisian Romance” for his new play, “The Devil's Disciple.” In the role of the roue, Baron Chevrial, Mr. Mans- field is perfectly familiar to all theater gcers, but his splendid characterization of the part, his perfect art as embodied in his work in it, are always new, refreshing and entertaining. Mr. Mansfield had a large audience last night and in all probability more enthusiasm was manifested than at all the previous performances this week. Of Mr. Mansfield’s support a strong word of commendation may he said. Mr. For- rest, Miss Evelyn and Miss Clark deserve srecial mention, while Miss Oliver as Mme. Chevrial ard Miss Blanchard as Rose Guer- in were excellent. Mr. Mansfield will pre- gent the popular “Beau Brummel” tonight, while tomorrow night the only performance of “Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde” will be given. “AN OLD COAT.”—A new three-act comedy will have its initial production by the Smythe & Rice company at the Colum- bia Theater tomorrow night. It is written by a naval lieutenant, and its title, “An Old Coat,” is derived from the fact that a gar- ment of that description plays a very im- portant part in the amusing complications that form the interest of the play. The plece will be presented with the full strength of the company, and Mr. Bond will have a part that will please the admirers of that excellent actor. ——-_— SMOKER AT ELKS’ HALL. Travelers’ Protective Association En- joy a Pleasing Program. A “smoker” was given at Elks’ Hall last night by the Washington Division of the Travelers’ Protective Association. The program was an excellent one, and an abundance of refreshments were served. Joseph Wallerstein, the national president, was present. Representatives of the order from Rhode Island, Chicago, Boston, New York and Baltimore were in attendance. Mr. Isaac Gans presided and introduced the entertainers, after making a few re- marks pertinent to the occasion. President Wallerstein also. made a few remarks, which related chiefly to the aims and ob- jects of the association. He also told some- thing of the rapid strides of the associa- tion. A full orchestra was in attendance, filling in between the numbers on the pro- gram. > Woman’s Veteran Relief Union. At the regular meeting of the Woman's Veteran Relief Union, auxiliary to John A. Logan Command, No. 2, Union Veteran Union, held Tuesday evening last the fol- lowing officers were duly installed: Mrs. Hazard Wheeler, president; Mrs. G. Evans, senior vice president; Mrs. M. Goram, junior vice president; Mrs. E. J. Yingling, chaplain; Mrs. A. C. Kibbe, treasurer; Miss M. McMiniman, conductress; Mrs. Ida B. Roe, pianist; Mrs. F. Miller, secre- tary; Mrs..M. Burke, inside guard; Miss L. Seward, outside guard. The officers were installed by Mrs. Kate Beck. After the ceremony a regular campfire was held, and speeches were made by the president, Mrs. Wheeler; Mrs. L. Thomas Kibbey, Mrs. Beck and others. Coughs and colds need not be en- dured; they can be cured, and that quickly, . Many mixtures are temporary in effect, but Scott’s Emulsion of Cod- liver Oil with Hypophosphites is a permanent remedy. @ The oil feeds the blood and warms the body; the hypophosphites tone up the nerves; the glycerine soothes the inflamed throat and lungs. The combination cures. This may prevent serious lung troubles. 5c. and $1.00, all druggists. SOOTT & BOWNB, Chemists, ee Dyspepsia, Heartburn, Gastritis, Ulceration, > Cancer of the ‘Stomach and Or threatened ee os GHOVER' GRAHAM'S Remedy le a specific, The Deepal, eis ‘not as represented money be refunded. fold by all Write. for by all arnggiste, For Fine T: ing Bags, Pocket Totes, Tose aes at Leather Goods Lutz & Co., jo Senator McMillan by Those Who U: To the Editor of The Eveuing St: I was gratified to read in your paper of yesterday that Senator McMillan, in intro- ducing a bill for the new owners of the Eckington, Belt and Columbia and Mary- land Railroad Companies, declined to pro- Pose an extension of time to those corpora- tions for the equipment of the city lines with rapid transit. My gratitude was the more keen because of an object lesson that was afforded me and forty-seven other pat- rons of the Eckington line during the after- noon, serving to show the inadequacy of the present equipment and the tendency of the present management to disregard the law, the Commissioners’ orders and the convenience of the passengers who are forced to use their line. The present sched- ule, approved by the Commissioners, calls for a five-minute run on the part of the horse cars that go from the Baltimore and Potomac railroad station to the juncti with the trolley line at the end of York avenue. The trolley cars are sup- Posed to run every ten minutes. Thus it is the usual experience that each trolley cat carries off the passengers landed by two horse cars on the picturesque, comfortable and wholesome waiting platform at the junction. Incidentally I would like to call the attention of the health authorities of the District to this establishment as a mod- el of cleanliness and sanitation. Last evening the horse car on which I was reached the junction, going east and north, just after the motor car had left. It was then 5:10, and, according to the schedule, another motor should have left at 5:20, AS a matter of fact, the next mo- tor left at 0, carrying, with the muscular aid of the conductor and individual passen- gers, the passengers from four well-filled horse cars~that had arrived and departed meanwhile. There were forty-eight passen- gers on the trolley car when it left the junction, a able apology for an electric motor that struggled at the trucks with many shriek- ing protests. These trolley cars will com- fortably seat about eighteen people and will accommodate about twenty more in the aisle and on the platform. The result of the enlightened policy now in force on this road is thus to be seen in this deprivation of the first essentials of the comfort due to the patrons of the road. The hardship of the case is to be better appreciated when it is explained that a large majority of the people thus packed into the trolley car traveled all the way out to the termjnus of the line at Brookland, thus continfling the intolerable crowding from start to fin- ish, Therefore it is that those unhappy persons who must either suffer these tor- tures or walk—unless they possess bicycles =are glad that the chairman of the Senate District committee will not consent to such an unnecessary extension of time as the new owners of the property request. These patrons feel that there is sufficient time for the equipment of the road if ordinary dili- gence be used, and they hope to see some guaranty of good faith given in the form of works before the houses of Congress show any further consideration for these mismanaged properties. Meanwhile it is to be hoped that the Commissioners will in- sist upon a faithful following of the sched- ule they have generously permitted to be adopted, and that the health officer will likewise insist upon the furnishing of de- cent accommodation for the passengers who are forced to wait for connections at this junction point. SUBURBAN, January 7, 189: ee Father Dead, Mother 11. “Their father has been deaé for six years and their mother, who has since supported them by sewing, has been taken to a hos- pital, seriously ill,” was what Chief Clerk Douglas of the board of children’s guar- dians told Judge Kimball about the three little children of Mrs. Reed. Mr. Douglas stated that he found the lit- tle ones in a destitute condition at their heme on Gales street northeast. The moth- er had requested that the children be not taken from her permanently, and Judge Kimball made an order giving the board tempersry charge of them. —_>+— Hearing Set in the Belt Railway Case. Judge Cox has decided to grant a hear- ing tomcrrow morning at 9:30 o'clock in connection with the Belt railway case, on a petition of Receiver W. Kesley Schoepf, for instructions in regard to the opera- tion of the road and the payment of ex- penses, pending the sale of the road under the decree recently signed by Judge Cox. New | 15 Minutes Sufficient | | | | | | to make most de- | | \| licious tea biscuit with Royal Baking Powder. CITY ITEMS. es Those That Need Pure Wines and liquors for medicinal use should try ours. Our Pure Rye Whisky, which for the past few years has been at., we've re- duced to 65e. For tender throats our Mus- catel, 35c. bot., just the thing. Rich Crusty Port, 5c. full qts., and 3 bots. $1. Golden Catawba, 25. bot.; 5c. gal. Holland Gin (med. use), 50c. bot. P. R. Wilson, 934 7th st. nw. it ——_>___ You've Never Eaten Sausage that tastes quite so good as ours. It’s made of choice meats—deliciously seasoned. J.-A. AUGUSTERFER, 636 Center mkt. 1 ee Roynl Headache Powders cure. 10c. mbi-mwtett Ice Skates, Were 50c., T5c. and $1. To close them out, 25c. pr. ja7-2t* HOPKINS, 422 9th st. RoyalGlueMucilage sticks everything.10c. mh5-t, if AMUSEMENTS. COLUMBIA -TONIGHT AT 8:15. MATINEE TOMORROW AT: 2:15. THE. FAMOUS Smyth & Rice Comedy Co., Presenting the Jolliest of Farcer, My Friend From India. . |; Special! Speciall! Specialfi! SAPURDAY NIGHT, © FIRST PERFORMANCE ON ANY STAGE, ° HE OLD COAT, A Comedy in Three Act: BY LIEUT. W. H. ALLDERDICE. Next Ws RICHARDS AND CANFIELD, IN “MY BOYS.” jaG-20tt I MAT. ACADEMY. fs" war 2D YEAR OF DENMAN THOMPSON AND GEO. ‘W. RYER’S COMEDY DRAMA, The Sunshine Of Paradise Alley. NEXT WEEK— “Northern Lights.” ‘Beats ready. ‘ja5-20,tf WEEK OF JANUARY 3, 1898. CHAS. B. BLANEY’S EXTRAVAGANZA SUCCESS: A Boy Wanted, sare ee Seo oe Burlesque and Vs and ‘Stars— 410 staggering load for the miser- DEALERS NOT AT FAULT. ularities in Milk Rottles Caused by Glassblowers. : Mr. W. C. Haskell, sealer of weights and measures, has reported to the District Com- missioners that the proposition to attach a leaden seal to all milk bottles passing a satisfactory examination as to capacity is impracticable. In his investigation of the matter, Mr. Haskell found that about as many bottles ran over as under their al- leged capacity, Where they ran under, he concluded it was the fauit of the giass blowers and not of the dealers. ‘Therefore, he recommends that the dealers be allowed to sell milk by the bottle, as the bottles are made. ——— The Superiority of Gude's Flowers byt len Gate Roses he grows, —Advertiseme: A Pastor on Charity Work. To the Editor of The Evening Star: For the past three years my work has been largely among the poor and destitute of Southwest Washington, and I have taken great interest and gained consider- atle experience in charity work, While my sympathies are warmly enlisted in the cause of the poor and suffering, I have learned that in helping the needy we must not let sentiment run away with our judg- ment. Great harm is often done by tho injudicious bestowment of charity. Much evil arises from the duplication of charity. Many worthy families may suffer, while other unscrupulous ones are encouraged in idleness by receiving charitable aid from a number of different religious and benevo- lent societies, The general public does not realize how much it is indebted to the Asseciated Charitics for its painstaking in- vestigation of each application for charity coming before it, and the records it is ac- evmulating. So that in e the actual ecndition and worthiness of every needy family in the District will be on file and can be referred to at any time. Such data is invaluable for preventing the training of paupers, and at the same time furnish- ing information helping the worthy ication and imposition ought to ed at any cost. I have the highest appreciation of the fidelity with which the police department has administered the charity fund. But I am convinced that Commissioner Wight is right in holding that policemen ought to be relieved of this burden, which is foreign to their duties as police officers. The police are not the b tious and in’ ion that should always be the basis of bestowing charity. The poor we will always have with us, and they a serve our tenderest sympathy. But w best help them by following the scienti results of sociologic: ts. Charity re- form is one of the r important of the advanced movements of the day. EDWARD WARREN, January 6, 1898. Vastor of Faith Chapel. eee er > © In cold weather We need heat. The blood must be Warm, rich and pure. Oy PSO 4 Hood's Sarsaparilla 3 Keeps the blood $ In perfect order, o< Sending it, in a Nourishing stream, Ly P@td OP SAdHISHIGLODIOD S To every organ, AMUSEMENTS. _ LAFAYETTE. Matinee saturaay. MR. RICHARD MNANSFEF I ELD. TONIGHT, “BEAU BRUIIMEL.’? TH XD M ‘DE. TS NOW SELLING ILLARD. “Tom Pineh,”* ds DR. =" Ss. \ arric Rogve’ od NATIONAL. W.H.Crane AVIRCIBIAGOURTSRIP SATURDAY NIGHT (BY REQUEST), Tile SENATOR. Next. Week—Primrose and West's Minstrels, JaG-2orr Aeolian Recital. — In Ovr popular Saturday afternoon recitals will he respmed NEXT . Jan See Star of Jan. 14 for anuouucement of program. Sanders & Stayman, 1327 F St. WHISTERS. and pairs making ven ina to imodaughsts Club reer > New York SA’ ror the latter z ery hand. Tic! entering the fist will be $1 and the second, 5 ATION OF THE SEA MR. AND ms. GEORG [sie es HENSCHEL | | —only’ UNIVERSALIST CHURCH, 13TH AND L STS, MONDAY aT rvexne, January 10, ’g COLUMBIA THEATER, WEDNESDAY aT AFTERNOON, January 12, 4:15, Prices, 75c., £1.00, $1.50 and $2.00, At Droop's, Jab-3t,20 KEES“ S LYCEUM THEATER. = ALL THIS WEEK. . Mastinees Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Sam. T. Jack’s TENDERLOIN COMPANY, The Most Extravagant ae Organization ia NEXT WEEK— The Broadway Burlesquers. $a3-6t 1J0U THEATE ‘Mat. Every Day—Every Night—10, 20, 30, 500, High-class Vaudeville and Burlesque. JOHN W. RANSONE, as Mark Hanna. ‘The Great BONNIE THORNTON, Up-to-date, TEN OTHER RED HOT ‘ACTS. ~ EXCURSIONS, ETC. ELECTRIC TRAIN SERVICE, BLOCK SYSTEM, For Mount Vernon and ~ Arlington. i Station, 12% st. and Penn. ave. For time table ilroad Noriotk & Washington Steamboat Co. Every So che Zonk, See Wexteees, aE F 1 i i WI Py i Fy BER i is if elit eeE? Hi