Evening Star Newspaper, January 21, 1898, Page 16

’ 16 LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. ‘Academy of Music.—Mr. William Barry dn “The Rising Generation.” Bijou Theater.—High Class Specialties. Columbia Theater—Ward and Vokes in “The Governors.” Grand Opera House.—“The Woman in Black.” Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—The Bohe- mian Burlesquers. Lafayette Square Opera House.—‘Jack and the Beanstalk.” New National Theater.—Miss Julia Arthur in “A Lady of Quality.” ‘Willard Hail.—Prof. Carpenter, Hypnotist. Odd Fellows’ Hall.—Dr. W. R. Price, LL. B., Psychologist. Gunton Temple Memorial Church, 1sth and R sts.—Illustrated Lecture by Col. John P. Clum on “In the Wake of the Set- ting Sun. —_—=—_ EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Samuel J. Pentz for Glymont and intermediate landings at 9:30 a.m. Steamer Newport News for Norfolk and Fortress Monroe at 7 p.m. Steamer Wakefield for Colonial Beach ard river landings at 7 a.m. Trains leave 13% street ind Pennsylvania enue for Arlington hourly from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ‘Trains leave 13%4 street and Pennsylvania avenue for Mount Vernon at 6:30, 10:-v, 11 a.m., 12:05, 2:05, 3, 4 and 4:15 p.m. sciece rans All coal stoves reduced in price. A. Eberly’s Sons, 718 7th st. n.w. —_——__>—__—_ EPRING LAMB—- -——SPRING LAMB. First of the season. “Fit for the gods.” Fresh Mint for sauce. Carolina Roe Shad just in. New Asparagus—Hamburg Grapes and ripe Strawberries have arrived. J. C. Walker's Boston Market, 1711-13 Pa. ave. DELICACIES FOR THE TABLE. “Canvas-backs,” Capons, Finnan"Haddle, Fruits. Palace Market, 1027 Conn. ave. JEWEL & PURITAN OIL & GAS STOVES 1204 G. C. A. Muddiman & Co. 616 12th st. pln acer ola Canada Mutton, New York Roast Beef and Delmonico Steak. JOHN R. KELLY, oth st. ‘wing, Center mkt. Corned Beel a specialty. Sa Cc. D. KENNY, ‘Tea dealer and coffee roaster, will open an- ether of his model tea stores 2ist and Penna. ave. n.w., Saturday, January 22. gee Prices reduced on Oil and Gas Heaters. A. Eberly’s Sons, 718 7th st. n.w. B. & O. BULLETIN. THROUGH TOURIST SLEEPING CARS to the Pacific coast every Tuesday, via B. & O. R.R., on fast western express leav- ing Washington 3:40 p.m. OIL HEATERS. GAS HEATERS. 1204 G. C. A. Muddiman & Co. 616 12th st. CITY AND DISTRICT. IN ANNUAL MEETING. Eminent Scholars to Address the Civil Service Reform Association. ‘The annual meeting of the Civil Service Reform Association “to be held tonight at the Columbian University will be addressed by Mr. Charles J. Bonaparte, the distin- guished lawyer of Baltimore; Mr. Richard Henry Dana of Boston, Mr. Wm. Dudley Foulke of Indiana and other eminent au- thorities on the salutary results of civil service systems wherever operated. The annual address of President John Joy Ed- son will be interesting and instructive. The executive committee at night L. a meeting last lected new members as follows: John Weaver, George H. Harries, Parker nn, J. D. Croissant, W. C. Fitch and E. At the Soldiers’ Home. A large audience assembled in the mar- ble theater at the Soldiers’ Home last night, the occasion being the presentation of sev- eral sketches by Mrs. Mary Manley Hay- wood, assisted by Mr. Goldwin Patton. The sketches were well staged and well read and proved to be enjoyable in every feature. The first one, “A Leap Year Pro- posal,” by Dr. Thomas Calver, was put on by the author, assisted by Mrs. Haywood and Miss Lillian Calver. It turned out to be a skit full of humor and received un- bounded applarse. The fourth and fifth * ects of “The Merchant of Venice” were al- so presented, with Mr. Patton as Shylock, Mrs. Haywood as Pcrtia, Dr. Calver as the Duke of Venice, Mr. Armstrong as Antonio, Mr. Hunt as Bassanio, Mr. Haydon as Gratanio, Mr. Haywood as Salanio and Miss Annie Hillyer as Nerissa. The cast was Quite equal to the task, the work of Mrs. Haywood and Mr. Patton being especially worthy of notice. —— A Trent for Flower Lovers. Gude 1s selling his “specimen” azalia plants for from $1 up. 1224 F.—Advt. ———o Annual Election of Officers. At the annual meetings of the Mt. Pleas- ant Congregational Church and society, Rev. M. Ross Fishburn, pastor, the follow- ing officers were chosen: Officers of the church—Deacors, E. 8. Peck, B. P. Davis, J. B. Sleman, D. 8. Carll; deaconesses, Mrs. N. E. Young, Mrs. ¥F. L. Campbell; clerk, Paul Sleman; ireas- urer, W. D. Quinter; members-at-large on @ianding committee, W. J. Bowman, Dr. A. M. Farrington. Officers of the society—President, Ellis Spear; secretary, H. H. Parmenter; treas- urer, George U. Rose, jr.; financial secre- tary, Wm. H. Ronssaviile; trustees, N. E. Young, T. C. Dulin, F. L. Campbell, L. Emery. ee Look Before You Bay Elsewhere. Five-Ib. boxes finest Creamery butter at $1.40. James F. Oyster, 900 Pa. ave—Advt. —_—+ Add a Proviso. The District Commissioners have reported favorably on House bill 5526, “authorizing the Secretary of the Interior to convey a certain lot in the District of Columbia to John H. Gause and others.” They suggest, however, that a proviso be added that be- fore the deed is delivered all taxes and as- sessments due the District be paid. SE Ocean Liner “St. Paul” at Newport News. Those who wil! go to Fortress Monroe to- Morrow will have an opportunity to visit the huge oc2an liner St. Paul, which is now in dry dock at Newport News. The St. Paul is the largest, handsomest steamship in the Atlantic service that sails under the American flag. The steamer Newport N2ws of the Norfolk and Washington line will leave 7th street wharf tomorrow evening at 7 o'clock, and arrive at Fortress Monroe at the same hour the following morning, thence proceeding directly to Newport News, after touching at Norfolk, where Passengers may go on board the St. Paul and spend as much time as they wish, as permission has been granted to visit ‘the ship during the entire day on Sunday. Tickets and stat> rooms for the Norfolk and Washington steamers may be obtained at the various city ticket offices and at the office of the company at 7th street wharf. ——__—_ ‘Temple Officers Installed. At the regular meeting of Washington Temple, No. 1, L. G. E., held Monday evening, the following officers were installed by Deputy Grand Templar Maggie E. My- ers: P. T., Louisa Sucink; N. T., Carrie Goodman; V. T., Emma Mann; prophetess, Annie Reiners; priestess, Maggie Atuell; G. of R.. Maggie Myers; G. of E., Burke; G. of T., Amanda Houston; M. C., Gertrude Ball; G. of M., May Butler; G. of = Sophia Poynton; G. of O. P., Mary un. —_->_—_— James F. Oyster Has Red: Price of 5-ib. boxes to $1.40. 9th st. and and K st. markets.—Advt. ———>_— Ernest Bee& Still Missing. Ernest Beck, the aged baker, who peared from his home, No. 1201 New Jersey avenue soutaeast, Saturday yet been found. The James was dragged again yesterday certs of the caus? of the been heard the victnity | DEATH >DUE TO - ACCIDENT Verdict of Coroner's Jury in Case of Michael William Leo. Evidence of Dr. Glazebrook and Rail- road Men—Father of Leo Believes He Was Murdered. * Coroner Carr held an inquest at the sixth Precinct station yesterday afternoon in the case of Michacl William Leo, whose dead body was found in the Baltimore and Po- tomac railroad tunnel yesterday morning. Only a few witnesses were examined, and the jury soon reached the conclusion that Leo was killed by a railroad engine. Thomas Leo, father of the deceased, was a little late in reaching the Station, and he was not ovresent to hear the evi- dence. Although the testimony satisfied the jury that the death of his son had re- sulted from an accident, the father still clings to the belief that the young man ‘was murdered, robbed and his body thrown in_the train’s way. The testimony of Deputy Coroner Glaze- brook had considerable bearing on ‘the manner in which the death occurred. He described the- number of wounds and bruises which might have caused death. Eight ribs were broken, his jaw fractured, lungs and kidneys ruptured, both legs broken and vitals torn. There were also cuts about the face and a big bruise be- tween the shoulder blades, as well as nu- merous other injuries. It was Dr. Glaze- brook’s opinion that the man was walking in the direction in which the train was movir.g or he had stepped to the side and was crushed against the wall of the tun- rel. The man, he thought, was undoubted- ly alive when he received the injuries noted, and that his dead body had not been put in the tunnel. There were no evidences of a stab wound or pistol shot, nor was there any evidence of poison or liquor in the stomach. Death resulted from hemorrhage. Track Walker Saw Leo. Cc. B. Cunningham, a track walker, who saw Leo a few minutes before he was kill- ed, told the jury what he knew of the af; fair. He had seen Leo come down the embankment_beyond the east end of the tunnel between 6 and 7 o'clock. Near the bottom of the hill Leo slipped and went in a small pend of water. When witness saw him he spoke and Leo responded. Just about that time train 304 came out of the tunnel and he saw Leo get out of the way of it. He also noticed in the light that he had on no hat. Witness then lost sight of him. Engine 101 came along and passed through the tunnel going west, and witness soon afterward found the man’s dead body near the mouth of the tunnel. One hand was against the wall and the other was against the rail. Questioned by a juror, witness said there were orders against pedestrians going through the tunnel, and when he met any he always turned them back. He thought there was not room enough between the track and wall for a person to stand in safety while a train was passing. There are manholes in the wall for the railroad men. Witness said no watchman is kept at the mouths of the tunnel, nor are there any warning signs displayed. W. K. Mangum, also a track walker, gave similar testimony cencerning the finding of the body. He did not see young Leo before he entered the tunnel. Engineer Bailey, who was on engine 101, was called, but he knew nothing of the accident. There were no blood stains on his engine, so far as he could see. The tunnel was filled with smoke when the engine entered and he could not have seen any one on the track. This was all the evidence heard. Body Prepared for Burtal. ‘When the inquest was concluded Under- taker Lee took charge of the body and prepared it for burial. The funeral will take place Saturday morning from the late home of the deceased, on Nofth*€aro- lina avenue. Friends Not Satisfied, Friends of Michael William Leo, whose déad body was found in the Navy Yard: tunnel yesterday morning, were not satis- fled with the verdict of the coroner's jury, to the effect that the man’s own careless- ness had caused his death, and in the ab- sence of a police investigation they made some inquiries themselves. Last night the dead. man’s overcoat and most of his two weeks’ salary reached the home of the family on North Carolina avenue. A wo- man, whose name is not known, called at the house und delivered the coat. Her statement was that Mr. Leo had called at her hcuse and left it, because he said he was being followed by some men, who, he thought, intended to rob him. Members of the family stated this morning that they knew nothing further of the woman. Another statement was that the overcoat had been found on the bank near the rail- rcad track, but this, it {8 claimed, cannot b> true, for persons who saw him at least three hours before he entered the tunnel declare that he had no overcoat; neither was he wearing a hat. Just where he had spent most of the evening has not been learned. He had called at the house of a friend, and about 10 o'clock he wa3 seen near Uth street, go- ing in the direction of his home. Then he spoke to the friend, and during the course of the short conversation he said he was going home. The next heard of him was about 2:45 o'clock in the morning, when he atoused a number of residents on E street southeast between 13th and 14th streets. His Peculiar Actions. “They are following me,” he was heard to say, and he repeated the statemént sev- eral times. Then he was heard talking loudly, as though he were preaching, in front of the Buchanan School building. Mr. Benjamin Shelton, who lives at 1338 E street, was among those who were dis- turbed, and when he went to the window he called and asked why the man was making such a fuss. “Wait there for me,” Mr. Shelton called to him, and he answered, “All right.” Leo was unable to tell Mr. Shelton any- thing except to say that he was a police- man and had been appointed to succeed Officer Bliss. You know who I am,” he would answer, w Mr. Shelton asked him his name, and he made a similar response. when asked where he lived. When Mr. Shelton first saw him he had an umbrella, but when he walked to the corner he left it near the store, and Mr. Shelton recovered it and re- turned {t to him. He repeated his statement that he was a policeman and said that his badge and club had been taken from him. All this time the unfortunate man seemed very mveh excited, but there was no smell of liquor on him. “He was perfectly sobet Shelton, who also saw him. as straight as a man could.” = She also said he was very gentlemanly, and did not use any bad language. His Wanderings Traced. Mr. Shelton finally walked as far as the corner of 13th and E streets with him and started him west, thinking he would find his way home. His hat had then disap- peared. The next heard of him was when he sought shelter on a Vovered porch on 12th street near Pennsylvania avenue. Here he succeeded in arousing several persons, but finally, when ordered away, he left. All this time he had not been abusive nor did he give y indications of having in- duiged in strong drirk. After leaving 12th street he made his way toward the Eastern branch and nothing more was seen cf him until about 6 o’clock in the mornitg, when he was ig his way along Georgia avenue from 14th street. He was then seen by @ boy and was ° irg. At the corner of 13th and I streets he entered the side ee at the residence of Police Sergeant Wright, and his noise on the side porch aro’ the members of the sergeant’s hcusehold. Leo ‘thad then been vounded, for there was blood on his face, but how the wound had he did not say. Serj that he appeared to tion and questioned him con identity. He then eaid his name was and he was under the impression that vss a policeman. The sergeant arrest him or have him sent to on station ome. morning the extent of the man’s injury could not be told. His Umbrella Not Found, What became df L20’s umbrella known. He had it with him when "said Mrs. ind he waiked large number of friends and relatives, in- ‘Rock Creek cemetery. Mr. Shelton, and his wound was inflicted between that time and the time he ap- peared at Sergt. Wright’s house, thre hours later. That he was sober no one questions, and it is-not thought by his friends that he had fallen and cut his face. If such had been the case his umbrella would probably have bzen- found on the street he 4 must have gone almost directly to the tun- “nz” When he reacted there he was scen by the track walker, as the latter told the coroner's jury yesterday, but the witness did not see any..blood on his face., What his friends are anxious to ascertain now 1s how he received the injury to his face and what became of his umbrella. It was also’ stated today that he had been pursued by me men who had come from an alley, but nobody who had actual knowledge. of such an affair could be fuund. The affair 1s baling further investigated by friends of the dead man. —_——_-— AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN. Theft From a Carriage—Temporary Tracks on Aqueduct Bridge. Miss Alice Douglass of 1705 35th street re- ported to the police several days ago the theft of a small handbag from a carriage, which was standing in front of the Capitol. The young lady was showing a visitor the sights of the city, and while standing on the dome saw a colored man walk to her carriage and take the handbag, which con- tained a comb and brush and a pair of silk stockings. She immediately started down to catch the thief, but when she left the building the robber way nowhere to be seen. Last axenne Detectives Gallagher and Lacey arrested Frank Campbell, col- ored, and charged him with the theft. The negro was wearing the silk stockings, which gave him away. The comb and brush had been sold to another colored man, but they were recovered. The Capital Traction Company has se- cured permission to lay temporary tracks over the Aqueduct or Pennsylvania avenue bridge across Rock creek. The tracks will remain in position long enough to make the electrical connections on the M_ street bridge for the underground electric system of the road. This will probably be a week, if not longer. On account of the narrow width of the roadway of the bridge, the crossing of the cars will more or less block traffic. Many of the residents of this sec- tion would be glad to see the roadway of the bridge widened. A bill is now being considered in Congress providing for it. Harry Trunnell, a white boy, aged about fifteen, was arrested yesterday by Police- man Steinbraker on a charge of disorderly assembly. The youth, with several others, was engaged in an interesting game of crap at 37th and P streets a week or so &go, and was the only one of the party recognized. He eluded arrest until yester- day. In the Police Court this morning Judge Kimbail imposed a fine of $20, or six- ty days in the workhouse in default. ‘The boy went down. The revival meeting at the Gay Street Baptist Church continues to grow in mter- est. Dr. J. J. Muir, pastor of the E Street Baptist Church, will preach at the service this evening. The meetings will continue every evening next week, with preaching by some well-known minister every night. Ernest Carter, a sixteen-year-old colored youth, was arrested this morning shortly before 9 o'clock by Policeman Pratt, who sent him to the station house as a fugi- tive from his parents. The boy was kept in a cell until this afternoon, when his father appeared and took him home. REV. RIGGLES’ FUNERAL. An Old Resident and Preacher for Sixty Years. The funcral of Rev. John Riggles, who died in this city Wednesday morning of pneumonia, after an illness of about two weeks, took place this afternoon at 2 o'clock from his late residence, 423 O street northwest. The services were conducted by Rev. Hugh Johnson of the Metropolitan M. E. Church, assisted by Rev. Luther B. Wilson, presiding elder of the District; Rev. George V. Leech of Grace Church and Rey. Dr. Heisse of Wesley Chapel. At the conclusion of the services Miss Farnie AtLee gang Mr. Riggles’ favorite hymn, “Jesus, Lover of My Soul.” A cluding’ Mr. ‘Riggles’ grandchildren, attend- ed the services. Interment was had at The pallbearers were Messrs. George Terry, John and Frank Cissel, Harry and Louis Riggles and Herman Mandler, all granchildren of the deceased. He is survived by a widow, who is in her eightieth year, and seven children. Mr. Riggles was a local preacher for six- ty years, and was a prominent member of the Metropolitan M. E. Church since its foundation. He was cdnnected with sev- eral missions on the outskirts of the city, and took an active part in the work. At the time of his death he was a member of the board of preachers of the city. Mr, Riggles was for nearly seventy-six years a resident of Washington. He re- celved from George W. Riggs, the banker, a donation of the ground on which the Grace M. E. Church stands, and was also one of the pioneer workers for the estab- lishment of the Waugh M. E. Church. His death is deeply regretted by all who knew him, and especially by those who were associated with him. a ee TAKOMA PARK CITIZED Matters Discussed at Meeting of the Association. In response to a public notice, a large and enthusiastic meeting of the citizens of Takoma Park was held last evening in Takoma Hall, the attendance being very encouraging, it was said, for the rehabili- tation of the old Public Welfare Associa- ticn, which for some time has been in a comatose state. About fifty ladies and gentlemen are now members of the as- sociation, and at the next meeting to be called at an early date, the prospects are that there will be an additional number enrolled of residents, irrespective of the District line. In order to make subse- quent meetings not only of value to the community by co-operative action, it is also contemplated to arrange a social feature for each meeting to follow the routine business. Mr. Wilmer G. Platt was elected presi- dent and Mr. John B. Kinnear vice presi- dent, while Dr. H. M. Bennett, who has filled the office of treasurer for a num- ber of years in the old association, was unanimously continued in that capacity. A committee, consisting of Mr. W. W. Dyar, J. B. Kinnear and the secretary, Mr. Warren, was appointed to revise the by-laws, and pending the report of said committee, the committees on railroad, schools and the extension of the highways, respectively, were continued. Messrs. Jonn S. Swormstedt, Robert 8. Browa and the president, Mr. Platt, were appointed delegates to the central com- mittee of suburban citizens’ associations. Dr. Charles G. Stone of the Brightwood association was present and made an ad- dress on what is known as the street ex- tension bill. The inconveniences of the transfer sys- tem on U street between 7th and {th streets was discussed, but, on motion of Mr. Swormstedt, the matter was tabled for the time being. eee ee Ue EDUCATIONAL CONVENTION. Circular of Information to Be Issued to Teachers. There was a meeting of the executive committee of the local National Education- al Association yesterday at the Columbian University. Its object was to hear sug- gestions on the idea of sending a circular letter to the teachers of the country. Rev. Dr. B. L. Whitman, chairman of the com- mittee, presided. It was decided, after dis- cussion to issue a letter containing all nec- essary information to teachers and others Advantages €¢ the Plan—An Ald “te Beilding Inspector. The District apgatopriation bill, as report- ment to the istrict Commissioners be- cause of the limited amount of the money granted, has given them at least one for all the buildings mentioned in the meas- ing inspector, but under his supervision. This means that the Commissioners may ‘have the plans for the buildings prepared cutside of the office of the building inspec- tor by local architects, and in that wa: inspector and his force be given more time to attend to more p) duties, but that the plans will also be much more attractive. Such a course has been adopted during the present year, through an understand- ing with the Treasury Department officials, but next year, if the bill passes in its present shape, of which there is, in this particular instance, little doubt, the Com- missioners will have specific authority for having the plans prepared by outside parties. Speaking of the matter today, Commis- sioner Black said that during the year ending June 30, 1896, the plans and specifi- cations for eighteen buxdings were pre- pared in the office of the building inspec- ter, with a force of three draftsmen and one tracer. During the following year plans fot thirteen buildings were prepared in the office with a force of four drafts- men and one tracer. Work Too Heavy. In that way, explained Capt. Black, plans and specifications were required to be turned cut at the rate of one building in three weeks, and in order to do that the draftsmen were hurried and pushed very hard, it being found that a larger force could not be accommodated in the very restricted quarters of the office with its limited utensils and materials. He said Mr. Ashford, the assistant build- ing inspector, who has charge of the craft- ing room, in order to keep in advance of the draftsmen, was compelled to work Sundays, on holidays and until late at night, and even then could not give the designs for the buildings more than super- ficial study. The result, remarked Capt. Black, was a tendency to adhere to stock designs and to avoid innovations cr changes, while had sufficient time for study been possible many improvements, both in designs and specifications, might have been made. So far, said Captain Black, the arrange- ment inaugurated during the past summer of selecting the best architects here to assist the inspector of buildings in the preparation of plans and _ specifications has proved to be of great assistance and relief to the office. A type plan was fur- nished each architect, and upon this plan he studied andi elaborated, giving to each building the ‘benefit of his individual taste, in that sway bringing to bear new ideas and suggestions. Of course there was no hesitancy:in criticising the plans submitted nor 4n suggesting improvements in structural “features or arrangements, but after they ‘were approved the building inspector found he had much more time to devote to the eonstruction of the build- ings, the business*arrangements, contracts and other such: matters. The Gengparative Cost. ‘The relative evst'of plans prepared in the office of the ®uilding ‘inspector and out- side, stated Captaim Black, is but trifling, as very advamtageous arrangements have been made with ithe architects. The cost of the plansprep@red in the office of the building inspeetor/was about $300, the ar- chitects. .éing*»commissioned: to prepare Dlans @t: $400, With thetunderstanding that should the ~estimetes“on the plans pte- pared .exceed the amount available for the buildings the plans should be changed by the architects; so as to come within the amounts(: allowed for. the buildings. The additional expense, small-as it is, said Cap- tain Blaek; has resulted, and will result, in-well-studied and finished “designs, and many new and advantageous ideas in plans and construction. SS SOUTHERN MARYLAND FAIR, Meeting of Association and Election of Directors. Special Correspondence of The Evening Star. UPPER MARLBORO’, Md., Jan. 20, 1898. The annual .meeting of the Southern Maryland Fair Association was held here yesterday in the court house, with 114 members present, the largest number gath- ered at any meeting since its organization, five years ago. The meeting was called to order by President Rich 8. Hill, when Fred Sasscer was chosen temporary chair- man aud George W. Wilson, sr., secretary. President Hill gave an interesting com- parison of the last meeting with those of former years and a comparison of the association with others in the state. He also called atention to the fact that farm- ers are bringing in high-bred cattle and horses and paying more attention to the raising of these, not only for exhibition and use, but for sale. He stated that the chicken industry was being awakened in the lower counties, and that at the last fair a large number of awards went to county competitors. = Capt. P. W. Chew, chairman of the finance committee, made his report, stat# ing that there was a balance of $080 on hand, after paying all expenses and pre- miums; that the $4,000 mortgage had been reduced to $2,900; that $800 had been ex- pended for a new poultry house, and there Were several other minor expenditures. The election of directors for the year took place, resulting in the choice of Messrs. Rich 8. Hil, E. E. Perkins, T. W. Hill, A. T. Brook, H. M. Murray, E. EB. Berry, P. W. Chew, Arthur Hooe, W. G. Brooke, Dr. L. A. Griffith, Horace Crozier and George P. Zurhorst,’ who will meet January 22 for the election of the officers for the ensuing year. ——— FRATERNAL “AND BENEFICIAL, Plans Completed for the Improved Order B’nat B'rith Convention, Arrangements have been completed for the annual convention of the Improved Order of the B'nai B'rith, which will com- mence at 10 o'clock Sunday morning in Masonic Temple and continue for several days. A meeting: of the local committee having the plans‘in charge was held last night at the Ebbitt House. Chairman Her- man Baumgartenépresided. There will be two business gesalons Sunday and a ban- quet at night). at’ Carroll Institute Hall. Isaac Gans will *e toastmaster, and re- sponses to toasts#will be made by Joel M. Marx, presidemt @f the order; Mr, Ralph Sachs, supreme vite president, who will be elected to succeed Mr. vention; Juliws #Wyman, past supreme president; Repres@ntative I. F.. Fisher of New York, Rabbi) Stern, Herman Baum- garten and Distriet Commissioner Ross. After the busgina®s sessions are concluded about 100, ‘be*photographed in a group at the south fgontrof the treasury, and ness will be the consideration of the pro- regarding posed change of the constitution ‘and features PLANS OR BUILDINGS Authority Given ‘the Commissioners to Em- The Engineer Zommissioner Details ‘ed to the House, @rbile a great disappoint- ground for congratulation, in that the bill grants them authority to have the plans ure for erection, prepared not by the build- they claim, that not only will the building officiar Marx at the con-/} who will number Amnual Visitation by the Indiana « State Association. About 200 members of the Retail Lum- ber- Dealers’ Association of Indiana ar- The time in Washington will be spent in ‘sightseeing. An attempt will be made to appointment with the President, National Hotel, which is their headquar- ters during their stay. Améng those at the hotel are George C. Pratt, president; W. H. Winnie, vice pres- ident; R. K. Willman, secretary; W. A. Bennett, John Montano, W. F. Ferguson, Ransom Griffin, W. L. Golding, W. H. Guire, J. L. Barley, M. C. Rankin, C. Kraus, E. L. Edwards, A. H. McKenzie, R. Hobson, W. W. Hobson, W. C. Ray- mond, Monroe Ganzover, George H. Mil- ler, J. O. Parrish, Frank Doble, William Fowler, B. F. Fowler, W. E. Talbert, J. R. Messick, D. C. Lilland, C. L. Barley, L. M. Lissler, George L. Mass, L. Bud- denbaum, C. H. Barnaby, E. L.’ Edwards, L. B. Tucker, J. W. Moore, Manford Mor- ris, C. L. Schlabach, L. F. Secrist, H. H. Firar, C. C. Fres, T. B. Brather, H. H. Schulz, J. A. Schaumacher, L. S. Pierson, George F. Paulison, G. B. Eldridge, J. Coyle, Roger Smith, W. B. Fulton, A. 8. Colburn, N. C. Rankin, C. C. Bennett, T. C. Lioyd, William Meyers, R. D. Voor- hees, G. E. Voorhees, Joseph Hennings, L. F. Lancaster, A. B. Gobst and H. Flete- meyer. —— ANACOSTIA HAPPENINGS. Capital Railway Plans—New Deputy Marshal—Other Items. In speaking of the future plans of the Capital Railway Company last evening Mr. A. E. Randle, manager of the company, Stated that more cars will be put in opera- tion as soon as permission is given the company to cross the Anacostia bridge by means of the overhead trolley. It is understood that Mr. Henry Johnson of Anacostia has been appointed to the Position of deputy marshal of the District, vice D. K. Darr, whose resignation has been requested by Marshal Palmer. The Anacostia branch of the Epworth League of the Anacostia Methodist Epis- copal Church has chosen the following new officers: Arthur Suit, president; Geo. W. King, jr., first vice president; Mrs. Maud Henry, second vice president; Chas. Linger, third vice president; Miss Cora McLean, fourth vice president; John Fort, secretary; George Thomas, treasurer; Mrs. Orem, superintendent of the junior league. The new officers took charge at a recent meeting, at which there was rendered a musical and lterary program. Monday evening the spiritual department of the league held a business meeting in the league parlor at the church. Mr. John J. Batley of St. Elizabeth and Miss Lucy Dempsey of Brookland were t™married Wednesday evening at the rectory of St. Teresa’s Church by Rev. Father Schwallenburg. Miss Fanny Gilroy was bridesmaid and Mr. Charles Wathan was best man. Immediately after the cere- mony Mr. and Mrs. Bailey were driven to the residence of Mr. and Mrs. D. O. Hayes, Washington street, where they will make their home. Anacostia Lodge, No. 21, F. A. A. M., met Monday evening in Masonic Hall. A number of visitors from Washington lodges were present, the occasion being the conferring of the third degree. Miss Emma Johnson of New Jersey is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Gillen, at Con- gress Heights. Mr. W. J. Caughey is to have construct- ed on the Marlboro road near Suitland a two-story cottage. It will cost about $5,000 and is to be provided with balconies, ranges, bay windows and other conven- iences. : Mrs. E. D. Leffingwelt and Ida V. Darl- ing will have built on the Barry Farm two two-story frame dwellings. Officer W. E. Owens has returned to duty after a three months’ leave of absence, when he suffered from a broken leg caused by a fall from a bicycle. —_»—— Carpets, Mattings, Rugs in a Si Moses’ great clearance offers unheard of values in floor coverings. F and 11th sts.— Advertisement. SSS Gillam Found to Be Guilty. Burley Gillam was declared guilty by a jury in Criminal Court No. 1 yesterday of assaulting Isaac Scott with intent to kiN him. It was charged that Gillam dis- charged a pistol at Scott last Christmas day while in the vicinity of North Capitol and Q streets. SSS Special advices from Egypt declare that Prince Said Ben "Boussoo died recently under mysterious circumstances, which have lead to the belief that he was poisoned. Nature makes the cures after all. Now and then she gets into a tight place and needs helping out. Things get started in the wrong direction. Something is needed to check dis- ease and start the system in the right direction toward health. Scott’s Emulsion of Cod-liver Oil with Hypophosphites can do just this. It strengthens the nerves, feeds famished tissues, and makes rich blood. 50c. and $1.00, all druggists. SCOTT & BOWNE, Chemists, New York. = Dyspepsia, Heartburn, Gastritis, Ulceration, the St ich and all Or Boas al eocee ee le Stomas = =A Positively cured. GROVER GRAHAM'S Remedy is a spceific. The first dose removes all distress and a permanent of the most chronic case is teed. Send $i'00"to “GHOVER “GRAHAM CO... Newburghy N.¥., and recelve a foll-ized bottle, express If not as represented money will Write SF ee Sold by all S0-cent convinces. KLONDIKE. Sfoggiotns jal-2m WMBER DEAt=ns mm Tow. LAWS. WANTED. BY LABOR|« ts Duwi a Game nom — Appearance of Representative Mon st the e Goods and Extending Eight-Hour Law. Presideat Gompers of the American Fed- eration of Labor, James Duncan, vice pres- ident of the same order; John P. Healey, vice president of the National Building Trades Council; Andrew Furnseth of the legislative committee of the A. F. of L., and Milford Spohn, chairmag of the legis- lative committee of the Central Labor Union, who yesterday appeared before the House committee on labor to advocate an amendment to the eight-hour law and leg- islation restricting the transportation of convict-made products, have informed Chairman Gardner of the committee that they approve of a bill prepared by Repre- sentative Southwick, and now pending in the House, which is aimed to secure the ends desired by the trades union organiza- tions of the country. Transporting Convict-Made Goods. The committee, after hearing from the gentlemen above named, agreed to favor- ably report the bill to the House, The bill is as follows: “That every person who knowingly trans- Ports or causes to be delivered for trans- Portation for commercial purposes from any state or territory in which they are in whole or in part manufactured, any goods, wares or merchandise in whole or in part the product of convict labor, in any peni- tentiary, prison or reformatory, or other establishment in which convict labor ts em- ployed, into any other state or territory or into the District of Columbia shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not less than $250 nor more than $500, or by both such fine and imprison- ment, at the discretion of the court, and such wares, goods or merchandise shall be forfeited to the United States. “Sec. 2. That it shall be the duty of the several United States district attorneys to prosecute all violations of this act when any person shall make the complaint un- der oath and the same shall be heard be- fore any district or circuit court in the United States or territorial court holden within the district in which the violation of this act has been committed. “Sec. 3. That this act shall take effect at the expiration of one year from and after its passage.” Extending the Eight-Hour Law. The labor leaders named also informed Mr. Gardner that they approve of an amended eight-hour bill prepared by him, of which the following is a copy: “That the service and employment of all laborers and mechanics who are now, or may hereafter be, employed by the United States, or by the District of Columbia, upon any of the public works of the United States, or of said District of Columbia, in any part of the United States, or said Dis- trict, is hereby limited and restricted to eight hours in any one calendar day; and it shall be unlawful for any officer of the United States government or of the Dis- trict of Columbia whose duty it shall be to employ, direct, or control the services of svch laborers and mechanics, to require or permit any such mechanic cr laborer to work more than eight hours in any one calendar day, except in cases of extraordi- nary emergency, caused by fire, flood or danger to life. “And be it enacted, That every contract to which the United States or the District of Columbia is a perty, which contract may involve the employment of mechanics or laborers, shall contain a provision that no mechanic cr Jaborer in the employ of the contractor or any subcontractor, doing or contracting to do ‘any part of the work contemplated by the contract to which the government of the United States or Hot tea biscuit, made in perfection | with Royal Baking | Powder. They melt | in your mouth. | CITY ITEMS. ‘Twenty-Five Years of Success. The reputation enjoyed by Mr. Lewis Baar, 927 F st., for the past quarter cen- tury as the leading Pattern House of this city and as the former representative of “Singer” Mfg. Co., is sufficient guarantee that the same courteous end conscientious treatment will always be given. Mr. Baar has already received Advance Pattern Sheets for, Spring, and has added largely to his line of sewing machines, of which he carries every leading make, and a full line of Supplies for repairs, etc. His prices continue to ve lowest. it Have None of It. Instead of buying that stale western sau- sege, get our delicious home-made Sausage. All kinds. J. A. Augusterfer, 656 Cen. mkt. RoyalGlueMucilage sticks everything.10c. mb5-t,f,stf ————— Royal Hendache Powders cure. 10c. mh5-m,w,f,stf AMUSEMENTS. GTEREOPTICON LECTURE TRAILS TO TBE KLONDIXE! BY DR. W. A. CROFFUT, In BUILDERS’ EXCHANGE HALL, 719 13th st., SUNDAY, JAN. 23, 1898, AT 8 P.M., FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE NEWSBOYS' DE- FENSE FUND. ADMISSION, 10 CENTS. JOU THEATER. Baise. Every Day—Every Night—10, 20, 30, S0e. High-closs Veudeville and Comedy. FRED. HALLEN AND MOLLIB FULLER. RAMZA 2nd ARNO, SIEWART and GILLEN. jal7__ TEN OTHER KED HOT ACTS. AEOLIAN RECITAL. Our usual Saturday afternoon ae cecur tomorrow from 4:15 to 5 o'clock promptly. SOLOIST TO BE ANNOUNCED TOMORROW. Sanders & Stayman’s CONCERT ROOMS, 1327 F ST. N.W. PERCY 8. FOSTER, Conductor. New National Theater. © EVERY EVENING AND SAT. MATINEE. ja20-st* at Mesmerism --- 7 eS 2 ae, shall be required or itted to more than eight hours in any one calendar such pro- itract- beon- of the ag = io person on behalf of United States or the District of Colum- stall rebate or remit or for any reason fail to make retention of vided for in this act. eer “Any officer of the United States or Dis- trict of Columbia or any person acting for or on behalf of the government of the United States or of the District of Co- lumbia violating the provisions of this act, shall be deemed gufity of a misde- meanor, and subject to fine and imprison- ment or both, the fine not to exceed —— dollars; the imprisonment not to exceed — years. “It is hereby declared to be the express purpose and intent of this act to limit and restrict the hours of employment of mechanics and laborers employed in con- structing or erecting public works of the United States or the District of Columbia and in the manufacture or preparation of material to be used in said works to eight hours in any one calendar day.” > Lecture Greater New York. “Greater New York” was the subject of the second lecture of the series given joint- ly by the Capital Camera Club and the Carroll Institute at the Carroll Institute last night. Mr. Albert J. Le Breton was the lecturer and he gave a complete, yet- necessarily brief, history of the great me- tropolis from the time the first sett!ement was made on Manhattan Island up to the present day. The lecture was handsomely illustrated by means of a fine series of stereopticon views, which added greatly to the evening's enjoyment. The next lecture in this series will be given in February, and will be devoted entirely to Capit, Camera Club work. Rev. William T. M Girl, president of the Catholic Young Me: National Unten of Brooklyn, will deli t next lecture in the institute course at the Carroll Institute Thursday night. His sub- ject will be “Daniel O'Connell.” —__—. —_ Addition to Schedulc. The District Commissioners have direct- ed that E street southeast between 10th and llth streets be added to the dule of streets to be improved, at in estimated cost of $2,500. —— Must Show Cause. J. A. 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