Evening Star Newspaper, January 10, 1898, Page 3

Sn ae eee THE EVENING STAR, MONDAY, JANUARY 10, 1898-14 PAGES. SPECIAL NOTICES. THE NATIONAL HOMEOPATHIC HOSPITAL | THE ANACOSTIA RAILROAD wclation will bold tts comoal meeting for elee tion of officers and the transaction of other busi i heas on TUESDAY, Isth of Januar, Iss, at 8 | Stockholders Hear the President’s Report odock p.m. In red parlor of Ebbitt House: E. S$. HUTCHINS. e 0.11 &I74t First Vice Pres and Elect Directors. TISH ALA REGULAR meeting of Koco Crols, No. Maker bath say “py | Receipts Increased and Expenses Diminished—Planning to Pot in Mork: the Underground System, Assnelatton <f Baltimore elty for the ele direciors will be w DAY, January The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Anacostia and Potomac River Rail- rcad Company was held this afternoon. President H. A. Griswold, in submitting his report, reviewed the negotiations dur- ing the year for the introduction of cne of the surface systems of propulsion as dis- tinguished from the overhead trolley and the underground conduit systems and ac- companying investigations, resultug in the conchision that only two electrical sys- tems have proved their safety, reliability fil be held in the corner 15th and , Janvary 11, 1803, at ‘clock p.m. ies. W. F. STOWELL, Secretary. Are you awnre that there is ratio ¢ ee ee and commercial value—the overhead trolley Takes merit and the underground trolley. e have had Continuing, President Griswold says: “Seven months have been spent experi- menting with the Brown system on the ter century. ex- 1 as the city’s at that! Your tracks of this company on* 11th and M S. TAILOR 1310 F ST. del0-16d | streets by the Johnstown Company oi 2 —— Johnstown, Pa., under Detoatt iesuieal the 1 ra i Capital Railway Compary. After its first ke the Artist who . installation and the running of cars a Mixed brains with paint. few days, it was abandoned, and permis- That reply ¢ asked the “why"' of his | Sion granted to reinstall with’ supposed im- of ‘good proved similar devices. Dangerous Live Boxes. “After some months’ experiment, Ms and pri pr in town can boast of. im ur trial minute promised with your work. Thotte 16 hN.W was again made early in December with ira int 2 VV. | some degree of success and two cars were N: . Elliott, 506 10t run. During almost the entire period work has been going on along the streets men- ticned and our company put to great in- ccnvenience and loss. “The plates projecting at distances of eight feet along both tracks some inch and three-quarters above the street present ob- stacles tothe trattic. During the past few deys seven horses of this company have been thrown to the ground upon coming in 1 ee Builders, Look to Us to fill your Lumber Woodwork want: pre-eminently! "Phone 217. SMT Ind. ave. _ SMITH, Ist & Inv de BE Mill and Wharves, foot of 4th st. s.e. Jalo-1ed pea Office and Library Supplies versthing you'd expect to tind in a] contac: with the boxes. ely modern Stationery Depot--ts | The report recites that the District Com= here. One fiumense embraces oll | missioners have been twice restrained tem- that ang business man needs for the offce | Dorarily from selling the company's Prop: pre e renee iW 3 erty, and expresses the belief that Con- wean seuttetry Cine Lontaany NOT bareus. wil Game the Ell cuckavienig the ELTIES we always to be found motive power to be changed to electricity. est 8. Easton & Rupp, 421 llth St The relations between the company and its employes remain harmonious. The re- ceipts have incre.sed and the overating POPULAR-PRICED STATIONERS. _inl0-144_| expenses slightly decreased, so that’ the r i balance sheet shows a small amount of On F st., opposite the Paten: | company profit, after paying actual operat- t’s Raia tl Seley" | ing expenses ‘and cost of maintenance. tne bene nick Al | During the year 1,168,088 passengers were No. 812 — theugn enty $100 for a full | carried. ° cuart, no whisky hes a finer The Directors Chosen. jal0-10d flavor or fuller body. The election of directors resulted in the following being chosen: Daniel A. Christie, Henry C. McCauley, Henry A. Griswold, George H. Harries, Benj. S. Minor, Thos. E. Smithson and Joseph Z. Williams. Confidence in the Courts. In conversation with a Star reporter this afternoon President Griswold discussed the recent action of the Commissioners on the bill authorizing an underground electric system on the Anacostia road. “Concerning that repert,” said Mr. Gris- wold, “the company feels that the judiciary of District of Columbia can be trusted to determine whether amounts charged to it are properly owed, and whatever may be the result Congress, in conferring rights vpon the Anacostia railroad, has been care- ful to protect the interests of the public by inserting the following clause in its charter: “Section 7, act of August 1, 1883, reads: ‘Proviced, That whenever the net receipts of said company from its business upon said road shall, for any year, exceed 10 ber centum of the actual cost of such road, then the company shall, under the dire: tion of the said Commissioners, reduce the rate of pas: ger tare to an amount a hear as the same can be approximated, so that the net receipts of sald company from its business upon such road shall not ex- EETING OF THE National Bank of lection of directors, n TUESDAY, the 1ich veen the hours of i2 NOTICE —THE Iders Washington, D ANNUAL the Secon jon of directors fo ir will be bell oS a ee uae Ce Y, January 11, 1808. Polls open fro pm. CHARLES P. WILLIAM: Iy preferred risks of any fire in- 1202 F st. n.w. A CONTINUANC mm Lanndry at 512 8th ved to 1214 D st u's cigar store, ‘A continuance ef pe M.A. new. “1 neve The Printing of Books —forms an important feature of our ss AD: book | printed— ceed 10 per centum of the actual cost for 5 ” . aw 4-page to a 1.eo0-page the construction, equipment and main- ‘Our facilities for prompt, cor- tenance thereof.’ rect, neat printing are unapproached r by any establishment in this city. % > Prices aze reasonable! ee Wait Till the Curtain Falls. BYRON S. ADAMS, Prompt Printer, 512 1B st}, ine pastor of The Evening Star: jas-lid I would like to call your attention to a very annoying practice at Washington's best theaters. I am one of the proverbial “poor but re- spectable” persons who cannot afford the down stairs prices, and whose only aiterna- tive is to go up with the “gallery gods.” The annoying circumstance is that the en- trance of the entire company, toward the end of the last aet, seems to be the signal “Government’? Same Beit Dressing PREVENTS BELTS FROM SLIPPING. satisfactory dressing on by all Call for sumple can—free. John B. ‘Es pey, Bimwake. 1010 Fa. ave. Ja8-lod Another bookkeeper saved the engineers and _me- zhimself a “‘slew'" of work and worry during | for a general uprising of the “gods,” who, Sus by crdering today a set of our fat-opening | while hustling on overcoats and scrambling Ledgers, Journals and Day Books—ruled to order. among the seats, completely shut out the stage from sight and hearing. Very often they are mistaken, and the supposed finale does not materialize. One can readily see how very disagree- Sate tag i hove Soa BURNSE&CO.’S on? ie tues who take advantag of these 1% off sale c able this must be to the rest of the audi- OFF Te Sate sent? | ence, both up and down stairs, and it seems SA E! We have some of | that there might be some theater regula- LE the finest Woolen | ton which would keep the offenders in thelr ever m: regclar pric and they are yours at 14 off the Fine English ‘Trousers reduced from $40 Suits now $30. J.D. BURNS & CO., 9th and G. THE NUAL MEETING OF THE lers of the Washington Jockey Club will eld at 1731 I st. n.w., on TUESDAY, Jan. isos, at 3 pam. S. 3. HOWLAND, Pres. Seats until the curtain falis. January 10, 1898. = Perry Werden Sold to M jnneapolis. Perry Werden, the big St. Louis boy, who played a great game at first base for the Louisvilles last season, besides pound- ing the horsehide with good effect, will play in Minneapolis this year. Louisville wot Perry from that city in the fall of 1806. Werden is the greatest favorite that ever wore a Minneapolis uniform, and the fans” of that city will receive him back with open arms. Perry is very sorry to get out of the big league, and in Jetting him return to Minneapolis it looks as if Manager Clarke of the Colonels is making a mistake which he is apt to regret before the season of 1898 is very old. There are LJI.c. $5 to $6. $40 Uvercoats now UILDING ASSOCIATIC annual meeting of the stockholders for the e 15th year, and the b other business as may be oaght be! the stockholders, will be heid at oll, southwest corner of Penn. ave. and 19th W.. at 7 o'clock p.to., on the 11th in- th annual report will be sub- f the new or 15th series can be mizted. January 7 1su8._ | few really first-class guardians of the 1g DIRECKORS | initial sack in harness today, and sure’ of the Soman Build i Cra Werden has never been rated otherwise ine county “ot “Alesuaicus | than an acceptable man. Perry will shine “near the Virginia | In the Western League, but his face will Janzars 20, | be missed in the league cities this year, as k and one | hy great jollying has made him a favorite all along the line. —.—__. Fined and Reprimanded. Ernest Hees, a son of Policeman Hess, was today fined $5 by Judge Kimball for as- ng Harry Riley, a small boy, Friday afternoon. The evidence showed that Hess hurt Riley's dog, and when the boy tock the part ef the animal H® was assaulted by st. , WED! Is epen from NOBLE_D. _3a He: In addition to imposing the fine NCTICE.-THE ANNUAL OF THE} Judge Kimball severely reprimanded Hess Bt os of the (cianferd Waving Compans | for his conduct * 1418 F st. u.w., Wasi —- -+—_ Sete, “RoTUES | Garrivun of R. ALN. Reorganized. Inspector General John Schumacher of the Regular Army and Navy Union ad- dressed an open meeting at the Hotel Royal, 7th and N streets northwest, Sat- urday night. Afterward the members and ex-members of Garrison No. 28 affixed their names to a request for a new charter, and reorganization was proceeded with, officers heing selected as follows: Commander, Dr. Thacker E. Lee; uadjutent, Charies E. Thoeper; paymaster, William F. Bucholtz; quartermaster, Charles S. Bartel. A reception will be given to Inspector General Schumacher tonight at 123 Penn- sylvania avenue northwest by Gen. Wm. F. Barry Garrison, No, 136, to which the members of Gen. Guy V. Henry Garrison, | No. 43, have been invited. ee ees Fined and Sent to Jail. Alice Scribner, colored, was today con- victed before Judge Kimball of keeping a er of the company the clection of to conduct the aifalrs of the cour to be held at the above mi of the com- 1 meeting of 88 in order ehall be nee With the hours of 9 Egtate.. Furniture and Fistore: adjusted and p: 00 49 jaiement will be ready for dis- epeg rreg Git Co disorderly house and was sent to ail for Ry order of the Board thirty days and fined $25, or one month ad- jal-léc AUEL C. WIL citional in default of payment. T. V. NOONAN, —— PLt MBER, © Motion Overruled. Beers Tm LSS Fe Ne 2058 36th ot. | “Suage Kimball this asternbon’ overruled STOCKHOLDERS OF pany for the glection at the office of the the motion for a new trial in the case of Wiltam T. Hurt, colored, who was con- | Nieted October 28 last of keeping an un- licensed bar. The accused, who is on bail, will be notified to appear for sentence. the Capital Traction ¢ f director. will be heb cb Passenger Station, AY. the 12th of January, 1868, pells will be opened at 1) a.m. and closed 2. G. 'f. DUNLOP, ‘Presitent. KOONES, Seersta: RS VETERINARY 10s yen day and night. on WED- _ SPECIAL NOTICES. ST, JAMES’ CHURCH, STH ST. NEAR BNE special: meness and examining as to soundaess | ‘The Rev. BT. Dolling. will ich at for intending purchasers. 1 VID MeMASTER, o'clock tonight (Monday). Sul 3 Re- + Veterinaram, Prop. ‘Phone 195. del5-Stf | ligious Life.” Everybody welcome, ate CAMPAIGN IN ALABAMA)DR. RAUB/S RETIREMENT Practically Opened Saturday Night by the Democratic Committee. Official Notification te Gold Demo- crats That They Must Take Posi- tion in Rear Guard. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., January 10.— The political campaign in Alabama prac- t'caily cpened Saturday night. The pop lists have already called their convention to meet in May and the democratic executive ecmmittes was Saturday called by Chair- man Knox to mee: in Mentgomery, Febru- ary 22, for the purpose of deciding on a time and place for the meeting of the state democratic convention. The republi- cans have decided to place no ticket in the field, but will meet in convention and in- dorse the national administration. ‘The policy of the democratic party in the state was outlined at the celebration of Jackson day in Birmingham by the Demo- cratic Bimetallic Club. Col. John W. Rom- lirson, member of the National Bimetallic League, and who is in close touch with Governor Johnston, and supposed to rep- resent the opinions of the governor, spoke, and in the course of his remarks said: “Alabama will stand by the Chicago plat- form; there can be no compromise, and, by the Eternal, there will not be. State Senator Cunningham, speaking in the same tenor, said that the silver demo- crats are in favor of allowing the Palmer and Buckner democrats to come back to the party, but they must keep in the rear of the procession and none be nominated for office. He stated that all the populists had’ practically come back to the demo- cratic party ard that some of them would be sent to the legislature and others given other offices. “But,” he said, “no Palmer and Buckner men need apply.” His remarks were wildly applauded. SEE HES WHOLE FAMILY MURDERED. Francis D. Newton, Wife and Child Found Dend in Bed. WORCESTER, Moss., January 10.—Fran- cis D. Newton, a prosperous farmer of Brookfield, his wife Sarah and their ten- year-old adopted danghter Ethel were found murdered in their beds today. The crime was discovered by neighbors, whose curiosity was arcused by the lowing of the unfed cattle. ‘The three had been killed with an ax. A hired man who has been employed by New- ton is missing, and the authorities are making a search for him. He was known only by the name of Paul. He was last seen Friday night, just before midnight, by a neighbor, who was returning from a grange meeting. He was then more than a mile from the Newton house, and was going in the direction of Brookfield. From this it is believed that the murder was committed between 10 and 11 o'clock Friday night. Newton was forty-five years of age, and his wife was three years younger. Premises Were Ransacked. When the Newtons’ house was entered by the neighbors it was evident that the prem- ises had been thoroughly ransacked. The furnishings were in disorder ‘and drawers had been opened and their contents thrown about. In a small bed room at the rear of the house, and on a blood-stained bed, 1: the bodies of Mrs. Newton and the little girl. They were dressed, but their clothing was torn and blood-stained. In the abdo- men of the child were several cuts, and near the bed was a blood-stained ax, which evidently was the weapon used. The men hurried on through the rest of the house. Upstairs, in the chamber usually occupied by Mr. Newton, which connected with that occupied by the hired man, Paul, lay the body of the farmer on the bed. All about were evidences that he had been dealt with as had the other members of his family. He also was dressed. The coverings of the bed had been drawn about his head so as to conceal any wounds which might be thereon. The bed in Paul’s room had been occupied, but there was no other trace of the hired man. Authorities Were Notified. As soon as possible the authorities at Brookfield were notified of the murder Constables Farquhar and Benton were soon at the house, but they refused to touch the bodies until the coroner had viewed them as they lay. The motive of the crime is not known. Robbery has been referred to as a probable cause, but that, it is thought, does not ac- count for the slaughter of the whole family. Moreover, Mr. Newton's gold watch was found in his vest, which hung over a chair back in his chamber. > ATIVES’ CUT IN oP WAGES, Elght Per Cent Reduction at Gros- venondale Cotton Mills. PUTNAM, Conn., January 10.—There went into effect today at the extensive mills of the Grosvenordale Company, manufac- turers of cotton, a cut in weges affecting about 1,500 out of 1,800 hands employed on the plantation. Just how great a cut is intended the work- men themselves do not yet know, the no- tices posted merely stating that a reduc- tion would go into effect today. Nearly all of the hands are employed cn piecework, and the reduction will probably not be uni- ferm. It is thought that it will average about 8 per cnt. —_+__. TURKEY’S REPLY. A Government Not Responsible for Damage Done in a Riot. . United States Minister Angell at Con- stantinople has reported to the State De- partment that he has not as yet succeeded in securing an assent from the Turkish government to his demand for the payment of an indemnity for the American mission property destroyed during the Armenian outbreak, and has sought instructions from the department that will enable him to make even stronger representations to the Turkish government than have been made by himself or Mr. Terrell, his predecessor in the ministry. The porte, in responding to Mr. Angell, has taken the position that a government is not properly to be held responsible for individual property lost or damaged during times of riot, when the government had, as it had done, made every effort to guard it. The situation {s not promising for a speedy settlement of the claims. 2 +____ REGISTERING PATENT ATTORNEYS. A Bill With That End in View Introduced. The order of Commissioner Butterworth providing for the registration of patent attorneys will shortly be given the force of law, provided, of course, the bill having that in vicw passes Congress. This biil, which will shortly be intro- duced, makes provision for the registration of patent attorneys and the publication of a list of such attorneys as are entitled to practice before the department. The bill also provides for an examining board, con- sisting of officials of the patent office, be- fore which persons may appear for exam- ination for registration. A clause is in- serted in the bill providing for the punish- ment of persons practicing before the of- fice who are not registered. ee Penalty of Wrongdoing. Walter Holland and Wesley Bryan were sent to jail for sixty days each by Judge Kimball, and Richard Mitchell and Charles Banes thirty days each, for striking pee Wright. All the parties are col- ore to Be —_>—_. Judge Kimball’s Ternr Expires. The term of Judge Kimball expires with midnight today, and until a nomination for the judgeship of the United States branch of the Police Court is confirmed by the Senate it will be for Judge Scott to hold both cout Tncreased Interest in the Contest forG. A.B. Department Commander. Hendricks Burnside Poff, Are the Only Can- didates—Gen. Vincent Suggested.” —————— Interest in the contest over the com- manéership of Department of the Potomac, G. A. R., which has been waged for some time with unusual vigcr and animation by the adherents of the candidates, has been substantially heightened by the withdrawal of Dr. J. S. Raub, medical referee of the Fension office7of Sheridan Post. This teaves at prevent in the fleld Messrs. Arthur Hen- dricks, the present assistant adjutant gen- eral of the department, and Mr. A. K. Huntoon, past senior vice commander, both being members of Burnside Post, and makes the rivalry over the position even more pronounced then before. The friends ef Mr. Huntoon openly assert that he would have been elected last year when Com- mander Hopkins was chosen if Mr. Hen- dricks had not used influences in the suc- cessful candidate's favcr. Mr. Hendricks’ adherents deny that any other than proper influences were exerted in Mr. Hopkias’ behalf, and that the result was. fairly achieved and the strongest man won. Dr. Raub’s retirement was first announced at a caucus of his friends, which met Satur- day night to consider his candidacy, and it created something akin to consternation. Dr. Raub took the step only after careful consideration, and then most reluctantly. He appreciated that the responsibilities of his important position in the pension office were such that he would not be able to give the time to G. A. R. affairs that would be necessary in case of his election as commander, and accordingly he determined to withdraw. After his decision was made known some of his friends, it is said, who were not partial to the candidacy of elther Hendricks or Huntoon, considered the pro- priety of securing another candidate, and it was rumored today that they would shortly call on Gen. Vincent, retired, of the army, and ask him to be a candidate. Gen. Vin- cent is also a member of Burnside Post. Grand Army men who heard the gossip about Gen. Vincent expressed opposition to the selection of a regular army officer to a position that had always been filled in the past by volunteer officers, and it is probable that this sentiment may result in the pro- Jeet in question being drcpped. Gen. Gobin of Pennsylvania, the com- mander-in-chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, is expected to arrive in Wash- ington tonight. He does not come upon official business, but it is believed in quarters that his visit has some bearing on the contest over the Department of the Potomac commandership. The friends of both Candidates Hendricks and Huntoon seem to be equally confident that their particular man will win, and the outcome in the encampment next month will be awaited with eagerness “quite unusual on such occasions. Se WAS A SCHOOL TEACHER. A Part of the President's Life Not Mentioned by Biographers. Judge J. M. Brownlee of Kingfisher, O. T., is spending some time in Washing- ton, and a few evenings ago he was the guest of President and Mrs. McKinley at the White House. The President and Judge Brownlee spent a portion of theit boyhood days together. It was in the town of ‘Poland, Ohio, where the President studied law upon his return from a four years’ jsoldier life. Judge Brownlee is a native of Poland, and it was the seminary in this ‘place that President McKinley once attended. “I am four years younger than Presi- ent McKinley,” Judge Brownlee said to a ar reporter. “While we didn't attend school together, 'we were members of the same literary society. He was studying in the office of a lawyer in the village. On every Wednesday night he was on hand, and he was always a participant in the debates. He was not a ready speaker, but ihat came to him later on. “There is one thing in President McKin- ley’s Hfe that none of his biographers have mentioned. Whether it was intentional or was overlooked, I do not know. What I allude to is the fact that he was a school teacher. Yes, sir. Major McKinley—we called him that then, although we thought him a pretty young man to have such a title—used to teach school. “For two winters while he was studying law he taught a district school over in the edge of Boardman township. Come to think of it, I guess it was in Boardman. The school was about three miles from Po- land, and-the major used to walk the dis- tance back and forth mornings and nights. Well do I remember how red his smooth, reund face was on some of those cold win- ter mornings. We had a jolly talk over old times in Poland when i called on the Prealdent. I guess he enjoyed it as well as While Judge Brownlce’s visit was in the nature of a call upon an old friend, he didn’t fail to thank the President for hav- ing appointed his son a land commissioner in Oklahoma territory. ———— ACCOUNTS OF POSTMASTERS, Investigation by Auditor Castle Has Been Begun. Auditor Castle of the Post Office Depart- ment has begun his investigation of post- masters’ accounts, made nec2ssary by the disclosures several days ago ef frauds prac- ticed on the government. As stated several days ago in The Star, the first ease examined disclosed two false accounts, and these have been put in the hands of the post office authorities for prosecution. Any number of errors have been brought to light, and future investiga- tions promise sensational developments. The new system of auditing has been in effect only since the Ist of January, and consequently but few cases of fraud have been brought to light. It is in the old ac- counts thet the extensive frauds ure ex- pected to be found. Army and Navy Notes. Capt. Frank E. Hobbs of the ordnance department has been ordered to the Sandy Hook proving grounds, N. J., for inspec- tion of five-inch rapid-fire guns. Lieut. J. D. McDonald has been detached from the St. Mary's and ordered to the Monadnock. Assistant Engineer G. H. Shepard has been retired. Ensign G. E. Gelm has been detached from the Mohican and ordered to the Ben- nington, relieving Ensign C.~D. Stearns, who is granted two months’ leave. The Navy Department is informed of the arrival of warships at the following named points: The Mantgomery, at Pensacol: the Winslow, ati,New: York; the Mona nock, at San Diego, Caj.; the New York, at Hampton Roads;;the Indiana, at Newport News; the Terrer, at Norfolk, and the Wheeling, at Union, B.C. o——____ Navy Department Changes. Mr. 8. K. Behrend, an $1,800 clerk in the bureau of ordnance, Navy Department, has resigned, and the following promotions have resulted in that department: E. 8. Brandt, from $1,600 ‘to $1,800, ordnance bureau; C. A. Dypn, ‘from $1,400 to $1,600, crdnance bureau; C.; W. Eliason, from $1,200 to $1,400, ageretary’s office; Mrs. K. Walker, from $1,000 to $1,200,- secretary's office; F..M. Sims, from $900 to $1,000, bu- reau steam engineering. James E. Chase has been transfemred from roll of bureau of steam enginecring. ———__2—___—_ Death of Major Tremaine. Adjutant General Breck received a tele- fram this morning. saying that Maj. W. S. Tremaine of the medical department, re- tired, died at his residence in Buffalo yes- terday. Maj. Tremaine served during the war as a surgeon in the volunteer service, first with the 24th Massachusetts Infantry and afterward with the United States voi- unteers, and was appointed to the regular establishment in February, 1866. He was retired February 27, 1801, on account of Gisability incurred in the line of duty. He was a native cf. New York. =—= “APENTA,” THE BEST NATURAL APERIENT Water. "For the constipated, the gouty and the obese.” “The: géntleness of its action makes it particularly for women.”’—Practitioner, and Huntoon, Both of THE OFFICIAL ii A rf si lh fi EXPLANATORY NOTE: ‘Observations taken at 8 a.m., ” WEATHER MAP. ‘th meridian th ‘Soild Mines are ts0- bara, or lines of equal air pressure, drawn for each tenth of an inch. Dotted lines are isotherms, or fines of equal temperature, drawn for ench ten degrees. Shaded areas are regions where rain or snow bas fallen during preceding twelve hours. high and low barometer, The words “Hig! Small arrows fly with the wind. and “Low” show location of areas of THREATENING. Probably Showers Tonight and To- morrow. Forecast till 8 p.m. Tuesday—For the Dis- trict of Columbia, Delaware, Maryiand and Virginia, threatening weather and probabiy showers tonight ard Tuesday; variable winds. Weather conditions and general forecast— ‘The storm appears to be developing im Alberta. The pressure is low in Oklahoma. The pressure is relatively high in the Atlantic states. A high pressure area has moved from Alberta to Manitoba. Light rain has fallen in the lower lake region, the Ohio and middle Mississippi valleys, aud the middle Atlantic states. For the twenty-four hours ending 8 a.m. Sunday, light rain fell in the Ohio and lower Mississippi Valleys. The temperature has fallen decidedly frem the upper Mississippi valley to the North Pacific coast and has remained nearly stationary elsewhere. The followirg heavy precipitation (in inches) was reported during the past twenty-four hours: Parkersburg, 1.20; Cin- cinnati, 1.82; Indianapolis, 1.00; Louis- ville, 1.40. ‘Tide Table. Today—Low tide, 3:11 a.m. and 3:07 p.m.; high tide, 9:00 a.m. and 9:21 p.m. ‘Tomorrow—Low tide, 3.48 a.m. and 3 .; high tide, 9:43 a.m. and 10:03 p.m. The Sun and Moon. Today—Sun rises, 7:19 a.m.; 4:57 p.m. PD. COLD WAVE IN FLORIDA. Effects on Vegetation ax Related by a Resident There. Col. John T. Talbott, a resident of Wash- ington, who has interests in Florida, has received a letter from Mr. L. Y. Jenne: land commissioner of that state, located at St. Petersburg, in regard to the damage resultirg to vegetation there by the recent cold waves. The letter says: 7 “It would be hard for me to give you anytbirg more tnan a general idea, because the effects differed so widely in different lccalities. The meteury descended to 20 degrees on the north end of my house two nights in succession, and tender vegetatior which wes exposed was killed. But many " si ardei family eople who had small gardens for Dee covered tomatoe cucumbers and such plants and they escaped uninjured. Mare- chal Neil roses and the alamanda (strictly tropical), ané now in bloom, were unin- jured cn my piazz: y georsuee trees were not injured on this peninsula. Leaves of the bananas were blighted, but the sialks were not nurt. 1 had the brown leaves cut off, and from the top cfa tall banana plant a high bud has sprun§ forth since the cold nights. “We have ripe pineapples and pineapples in every stage of development, and 1 do rot think the crop wil be materially les- sened. It is stated cn good authority that the effect will be gccd cn next year’s crop of oranges oa the peninsula. Strawberries are growing finely, the let- ter states, and were only injured slightly. There will be some on the market soon. —— CONDENSED LOCALS. Samuel Matthews, fifty years old, who lives at No. 511 6th street northeast, fell on the pavement at 18th and L streets, Satur- day night, and received a painful wound over his left eye. He was given medical treatment at the Emergency Hospital. Policeman Coghill discovered fire in the Bote of J. E. Rasenbach, No. 216 B street northwest, about 9:30 o'clock last night. With the assistance of a citizen, the otlicer extinguished the flames without turning in an alarm. George Moten was today convicted be- fcre Judge Kimball of the larceny of a piece of harness, valued at $1, from Wil- liam J. Zeh; also an overcoat said to be worth $2 from James Whaler. He was fined $20, and in default went down for sixty days. - Charles Leopold, a clerk in the National Hotel, was thrown from a buggy near Florida avenue and 7th street, Saturday night and slightly injured. Mr. Leopold was out driving with a friend. The wheels of the vehicle caught in the car tracks, with the result stated. Yesterday John Banks assaulted and beat bert. West and today Judge Kimball fined him $10. He went to jail for thirty deys. The Commissioners have informed Mr. Thos. W. Smith that they cannot at pres- ent authorize any improvement of Gales, Rosedale and Kramer streets, as such im- provement is contingent upon specific ap- Fropriations. —_—__. CONTESTING THE POINTS. Trial Begun in Suit Over Anna North’s Will. The trial of the contested -will case, in- volving the estate of the late Anna North, was begrn today before Judge Cole, in Cir- cuit Court No. 1. The controversy is one that involves a large amount of property, and several points of decided interest, it is expected, will be developed during the hearing. edie The late Anna North died July 27, 1897, and by her will, dated in June, 1896, she bequeathed her possessions to William O'Donnel, a brother; Abbie O'Donnel, his wife; Simeon, Marian S. and Belle O’Don- nel, John W. and Mary E. McDonnell, Arra Stewart, Anna W. Wysham, Marie Swaim, Adele Louise Dubose, Anna Hamil- ton and the Eastern Dispensary. The be- quest to tif latter institution was $1,000. A caveat to the will was filed September 3, last, by Gardner H. O'Donnel, a son of Thomas P. O'Donnel. He alleged that the psyer filed for probate was not the last will of Anna North; that it was executed under undue influence exercised by those named as beneficiaries, or the executor, or some other person, that the signature was obtained by fraud, and that at the time of execution, the deceased, because of age and infirmity, was not of sound and disposing mind, “but was mentally oblivious as to what she owned.” - Messrs. E. H. Thomas and A. 8. Worth- ington are the attorneys for the caveatees, while Messrs. Enoch Totten, W. H. Dennis and Thomas M. Fields are looking after the interests of the caveators. eg eae NO SUCCESSOR LIKELY. Major Handy’s Work as Commissioner Makes It Unnecessary. While the matter has not yet been fin- ally settled it is probable that the Presi- dent will conclude not to nominate a suc- cessor to Major Handy as special commis- sioner to the Paris exposition. The reason for this belief is that the work for which Major Handy was ially appointed has been Se 80 ‘well along to conclusion that the subject may readily be turned over to the regular exposition commission for which Congress is expected to make Provision during the present session, sun sets, ; Moon rises, 7:42 p.m. Teimerrow—Sun rises, 7:19 a.m. The City Light: Gas lamps all lighted by 6 linguishing begun at 6 5 p.m; ex- 27 a.m. The light- ing is begun one hour before the time named. Are lamps lighted at 5:50 p.m.; extin- guished at 6:42 a.m. Condition of the Water. ‘Temperature and condition of water at & a.m.: Great Falls, temperature, 32; condi- ti : receiving reservoir, temperature, condition at north connection, 36: con- dition at south cenrection, 36; distributing reservoir, temperature, condition at influent gate house, 36; effluent gate house 36. Temperatures for Twenty-Four Hours The following are the readings of the thermometer at the weather bureau for the past twenty-four hours, beginning at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon: January 9-4 p.m., 43; 8 p.m. 34; mid- night, 34. January 10—4 a.m., 34; 8 a.m., 34; 12 m., 38, and 2 p.m., Maximum, 45, at 3 p.m. January 9; min- imum, 33, at 11 p.m. January 9. The following are the readings of the barometer at the weather bureau for the st twenty-four hours, beginning at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon: January 9—4 p.m., midnight, 29.99. January 10-4 a.m., {12 m 5 03; 8 a.m., 30.10; 30.12, INDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS. AMUSEM ; AUCLION SALES. BOAKI : BUSINESS CHAN cIry IrEMs. COMMISSION COUNTRY REAL ESTATE FORE For FOR For ; POR FOx RENT (Houses). RENT (Miscellanco:s) KE .T (Otces)..... FOR ReNT (itooms). FOR FOR RENT (Stores). FOU KENT (Warekouses). FOR SALE Fok SALE FOR SALE (Bicycles). (Lots) ‘Hous:s). Qliscel ave.us) SES AND VBI LES HOTELS, LADIES’ RAILRDALS SPECIAL SLORAGE S-BURBAN PROPERTY NDERTAKERS . WANIED (Help). NITED (Houses). WANTED (Misccllanecus) WANIED (Lous). WANTED (Sit IT WAS GENUINE. A Silver Certificate Sent to the Trea: ury as Counterfeit. The secret service today received a $100 silver certificate, series of 1880, from Web- ber Brothers, lonia, Mich. In an accom- panying letter the senders say that they j Surrender it as a counterfeit. This note, 1 however, is pronounced genuine, and two $# certificates will be returned in its place. The supposed counterfeit had been split by manipulation, but, notwithstanding this evidence, the note is undoubtedly good. It is stated by the secret service officials that, although genuine notes are not made from two pieces of paper, they can, by Proper manipulation, be split. The ‘ne counterfeits were discovered by splitti but the presence of paste between the two layers was the important factor in the decision. Since the discovery other dis- similarities have been found. Among the shipments of $10U silver certificates received today at the treasury under the Secretar; retirement call was a counterfeit from the New Amsterdam Bank of New York. Se Sse aan oh Tod Sloare, the famous jockey, will sail from London for New York January 1 FINANCIAL. Yeu want Quick Service— You want Cash Se tlements— You want a Comfortable Place to _Trade— You want the Best Tips— You want to Trade with a Firm that Places Alt Tix Bastuess— You have had Bsd Luck with Other Brokers and want to Change— Trade with E. L. PARKER & CO., BROKERS. CAPITAL, $20,000. DIRECT WIRES TO NEW YORK & CHICAGO. 1417 F Street, OVER BRANCH POST OFFICE. _010-61° the year) has been the capital stock of the Charles Sompauy, payable on and after Thos. company will ‘be closed from Januat to Jan- E FIROR, President. Ja7-f,m&wtillja2s Large Fortunes usually spring from humble beginnings. In thrift les p: ity. The hi gov i cre, oa corte Later tae one’s el nickel dollars—it — productive of x Union Savings Bank, 1222 F' St. ot CORSON & MACARTNEY, Members of the New. York Stock Exchange, of —— Moore & Schley, 80 Railroad. stocks andl nd all securities Hated oa the exchanges of New York, Philadelphia, specialty made of iovestient secaritics. Dis Dongst and si. | FINANCIAL American Security And Trust Co. Tanking Honee, 1403 Gonw Storage Warehouse, 1140 15th st. $1,250,000. Bones for sate keeping afe tie for reat tn Waitelar - Tree't vale, ‘Coupon rooms, with rom $3 per an- num upward, OFFICERS. A. iret View a. WwW. 5 Trensuret WA! FS JAS. A. <Manager Storage Wa E Assistant 7 re TES OF PAID-UP STC ATIN © per cent interest, payable ee ty, ise sned in” denominations & 1000 UNITED STATES BUILDING AND LOAN AS. SOCIATION, 1818 F st. now ja8.st HOME BUILDING ASssoctATION Assets, $103,750.79. Fifteenth | Issue of Stock Books now ope sulwcription at the office of the treasurer, Penna. ave. nw First meeting for payment of dues on stock of the new, or ISth series, ‘Tverday evening. the 11th instant, at 7 0% hall, southwest ». ccond Tuesday of month, . mthiy payments theron, hares may be taken at this ne, Rt the office of the treasurer, est allowed at six per cent payments stock, a Lcans can be sec asier terme an at no less expense Through ‘building asscciations, the odditional therefor being §1 per share. hid there share during H. WET: EDWARD 8. ave. nw. retary, 2125 1 st. nw, WESCOTT, “Treasurer, 1007 Pa z DIRECTORS: LEVI J. BRYANT, 1605 Conn. ave. n.w. JAMES H. BYRAM.. 2023 Het. now SAM'L A. COOMBS, 2214 H st. nw. JOHN B. GILFIL 1521 Columbia st. THR Market space. RE. 1145 17th st. now NE, 933 23d wt. now jn WHEAT LARGE AND SMALL Lots, for cash and margin of 1 per ceut and upward, Best service. Heald, Crane & Co., Formerly of MODGEN & CO., Room 10, Corcoran bullding, ND 605 SEVENTH STREET, Opposite Pat 9 BOOMS 9 AND 11, ATLANTIC PUILDING, Stock and Grain Broker. Direct Wires to New York and Chicago. Stocks, Bonds, Grain, Provisions, Cotton, Bought and sold for CASI or on MARGIN. Careful attention given to FRACTIONAL LO’ Correspondent F L LORING, 10 Wall st, York. New 029-210 W. B. Hibbs & Co., BANKERS & BROKERS, Members New York Stock Exchange, 1427 F Street. Correspondents of LADENUULKG, THALMANN & CO. Gc6-16d New York. The National Safe Deposit. Savings and Trust Company Of the District of Columbia. CORNER ISTH ST. AND NEW YORK AVE. Chartered by special act of Congress, Jan., 1867, and acts of Oct., 1890, and Feb., 1803, Capital: One [iillio Dollars SAFE DEPOSIT DEPARTMENT. Rents sufes inside burglar-proof vaults at $5 per annum upward. Securities, jewelry, silverware and valuables of all kinds in owner's package, trunk or case taken on deposit at moderate cost. SAVINGS BANK DEPARTMENT. Deposits received from TEN CENTS up- ward, and interest allowed on $5 aud above. Loans money on real estate and collateral security. Sells first-class real estate and other securities in sums of $500 aud upward, TRUST DEPARTMENT. This company is a legal depository for court and trust funds, and acts as administrator, executor, receiver, assignce and executes trusts of all kinds. Wills prepared by a competent attorney tn dally attendance, OFFICERS: THOMAS R. JONES..................04 President E, FRANCIS RIGG! -First Vice President W. RILEY DEEBLE President Second Vice ALBERT L. STURTEVAD $ GEORGE HOWARD. CHARLES E. NYMAN WOODBURY BLAIR... DIRECTORS: E. Francis Riggs, Andrew Wylie, Thomas R. Jones, Matthew G. Emery, W. Riley Deeble, Henry A. Willard, Woodbury Blair, Thomas Hyde, John F. Rodgers, James M. Johnston, John G. Parke, Robert ©. Holtzman, Jobn Cammack, U1, Bradley Davidson. Assistant Secretary -Trust Officer George T. Dunlop, Ww. E. Edmonston, Wm. A. Gordon, ocd Money at 5 Per Cent toLoan On real ‘estate in District of Columbia. No de- lay in closing loan x & McLERAN, 1008 F st. Washington Loan & Trust Co., OFFICE, COR. 9TH AND F STS. PAID-UP CAPITAL ONE MILLION, Interest raw oy perosirs. made on Real Estate Loans "ia‘Goliaterais Acts as Executor, Administrator, Trustee, Guardina and Committee oa states. Acts as Registrar, Transfer and Fis- cal Agcnt of Corporaticns, ‘Takes fall charge of Keai and Per ‘souaP Estates. Safe Deposit Boxes for rent. Storage Vaults for trunks, boxes, &c., contaiaing valuables, silver, bric-a- brac, dc. Incorporated under act of Congress and subject to supervision of the comptrouer of the currency.