Evening Star Newspaper, January 21, 1898, Page 3

THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, JANUARY 21, 1898-16 PAGES. SPECIAL NOTICES. WASHINGTON, D. C., JAN. 21, 1508. ‘The annual meeting the “shareholders of the Washington Light Company, for the election of directors, will be held at ‘the office of the company, 415 10th st. n.w., MONDAY, brary 7. 1804. ‘The polls ‘will be open frou “clock boon to 1 o'clock p. vILLIAY TUALISM.—THE MYSTIC WORLD © es # narration of extraordinary mystieal event: spirit phenomena of » rare order and pre- the singular metaphysical enigm: Prophecy. This attractive narrative Is Written by O. W. C., a founder of the All bookstores.* SPin t sen Socket cresting profound interest. Homphrey. Washington, D. National Spiritualist Associati Men who value appears ances know the real worth of Keen's tailoring. Ja21-16a never disappoint.” 99 Are you * ‘‘live —merehant? If so, you'll appreciate the value of our typewritten circular let- ters as an advertising medium. They fool ery one and are taken for per- sonal communications. 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Special ‘tes—Lameness examining as to soundness for intending purchasers. DAVID McMASTER. ‘M.D., Veterinar.an, Prop. ‘Phone 135. del5-5tf - NAVY. ARMY AND Orders and Personal Notes in Both Branches of the Service. Capt. Charles L. Cooper, loth Cavalry, is @etailed as acting Indian agent, at the Pu- eblo and Jicarilla agency, New Mexico. Capt. David A. Lyle of the ordnance de- partment has been ordered to the works of the Benjamin Atha and Illingsworth Com- pany, Newark, N. J., for inspection of steel castings for mortar carriages, and also to the works of the American Steel Casting Company, Thurlow, Pa., and the Pennsyl- vania Steel Casting Company, Chester, Pa.. for inspection of steel castings for gun car- riages. Chief Engineer J. H. Perry has been de- tached from the armor factory bureau and ordered to the Brooklyn, relieving Chief Engineer J. D. Ford, who ts ordered to the Baltimore. Lieutenant T. W. Ryan has been ordered to the New York navy yard. Passed As- sistant Surgeon A. W. Dunbar has been de- tached from the Nashville and ordered to the San Francisco. Passed Assistant Engineer J. K. Robin- son has been detached from the Monterey and granted two months’ leave. Assistant Engineer A. M. Proctor has been detached from the Brooklyn and or- dered to the San Francisco. Ensign G. C. Day has been detached from the Cleveland branch hydrographic office and ordered to Duluth to take charge of the office there. Ensign A. H. Scales has been detached from the branch hydrographic office, Cleve- land, and ordered to Sault Ste Marie, in charge of the office there. Ensign G. L. P. Stone has been detach- ed from the New York and ordered to the Maine. Ensign T. P. Baldwin has been detached from the Marblekead and ordered to the Brooklyn. Chief Engineer A. C. Engard has been detached from the Richmond and ordered home to await orders. The leave of absence granted First Licut. L. P. Davison, 11th Infantry, is extended one month. First Lieut. O. M. Lissak of the ord- nance department has been ordered to visit Fitchburg, Mass., for inspection of steel horse collars. Major John R. MeGinness of the ord- nance department has been ordered to Fort Preble, Me., on official business per- taining to mortar carriages. First Lieut. Charles H. McKinstry of the Corps of Engineers is relieved from duty at Newport, R. L, and ordered to St. Augustine, Fla., to take charge of fortifications and river and harbor works. To Take Consul Ashby's Office. The State Department has ordered Geo. H. Murphy, one of the clerks of the con- sular bureau here,to go at once to Colon and take charge of the consulate there, made vacant by the death of Consul Ashby. No Fe nx of the accident by which Mr. Ashe by lost his life have yet been received at the State Dey ment, and from the fact that no application has yet come from Consul General G for = May Build a Pier. The acting secretary of war has permission to the old Orchard Company to build a steel extend into the tide water a known as Saco bay, AT THE WHITE HOUSE Situation in Cuba Discussed by the Cabinet. PRESIDENT INVITED 0 PEBRIA Several Southern Women Who Are Candidates. — TRI-W EEKLY RECEPTIONS There was nothing of grave import before the cabinet today in its discussion of Cuba and the situation on the island. The situa- tion, so far as this country is immediately concerned, is said to be unchanged. The President has not advised his cabinet of- ficers that he has any plan which he will spring in the near future for the solution of the difficulties. If there is no material change of the situation in Cuba there will be no change in the policy of the President for a long time to come. Those who are expecting the President to take action of some kind base their ideas on the threatening situation on the island. Government officials, including members of the cabinet, are dafly looking to hear of more trouble in Havana. From this trou- ble, if it is more serious than that of a short time ago, will come steps on the part of the President. One thing will, it is ex- pected, lead to another, and this country and Spain must then come to a definite un- derstanding without the delay which has characterized the dealings in the past. While the foregoing may be regarded as @ contingent policy, not furnishing much hope to the friends of Cuba, there is said to be much back of the expectations that has not come to light. The President is thought to have information which he has not im- parted and which leads to the belief that Havana is on the brink of dangers deep and troublesome. A repetition of the recent scenes in Havana, on a somewhat larger scale, is almost certain, it is said, to lead to intervention on the part of this country, first through the appearance of American men-of-war in Havana, and later in other ways. Women as Candidates. Several southern women are candidates for positions in their respective states. Mrs. Olive B. Lee of Dallas, Texas, is here seeking the post office of that city. She is doing so in the face of the opposition of Texas leaders. She is the editor and pub- lisher of a Texas magazine and a member of the Natioral Editorial Association. She is an officer of the Press Association of northwestern Texas. Mrs. Lee is indorsed by ex-President Har- rison and a host of prominent men. Many members of the Texas G. A. R. have also given her their hearty support. National Committeeman Grant and State Chairman Green are after the position, one of the best in the state, for constituents of theirs. Mr. Grant is supporting George Green, and State Chairman Green is sup- porting Mr. O'Leary. The fight between Messrs. Green and Grant is as bitter over this office as over cthers. This gives Mrs. Lee hope that she may be selected as a compromise. Her indorsements are such as to attract the attention of the President, if he desires to pick out a compromise candi- date. Mrs. Anita McKee of Jackson, Miss., is a candidate for collector of internal revenue of the district embracing Louisiana and a part of Mississippi. She is strongly in- dorsed. Senator Hoar of Massachusetts has urged the President to nominate her. President Harrison appointed Mrs. Mc- Kee’s husband register of the land office at Jackson, Miss. Mr. McKee died during the term of office and President Harrison broke all records by appointing Mrs. McKee to the vacancy. P. F. Herwig, chairman of the state republican committee of Louisi- ana, is a candidate for the collectorship. Invited to Peorin. Peoria was the first city in Minois to hoist the McKinley banner in the campaign for the republican presidential nomination two years ago. For that reason the people out there feel that the President is close to them. They are insisting strongly on the President visiting their town when he goes west next year, and do not want a refusal. Charles S. La Follette, a prominent citi- zen of Peoria, today presented the Presi- dent an urgent invitation to visit that city whenever he goes west. Among the day's visitors at the White House were Don M. Dickinson, ex-Post- master General, Senators Mason, Kyle and Harris and Representative Fowler of New Jersey. The Tri-Weekly Public Receptions. There is much inquiry as to when the President will resume bis tri-weekly public receptions in the east room. While there has been no annovncement of the Pres- ident’s intention, it ts thought he re- sume the receptions rext week, or as soon as the pressure of executive business grows lighter. These receptions furnish the only chance the public has of coming in con- tact with the President, and are attended by from 200 to 00 persons. The receptions are held Mondays, Wednesdays and Fri- days at 3 p.m., end the President shakes hands with all callers. The receptions were suspended after the death of the Pres- ident’s mother. Postmasters’ Nominations Sent In. The President today s2nt the following nominations to the Senate: Postmasters—New Jersey, James J. Rus- ling, Hackettstown; Chas. R. Robinson, Princeton; Charles H. Richman, Woods- town. New York, Michael Gleason, Car- MAGNA EST VERITAS. Truth is mighty! should know the truth! 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Among those who called were Mr. Carl A. Johnson, representing the Anti-Saloon League; the Rev. Walter H. Brooks, pastor ef the Nineteenth Street Baptist Church; Mr. Wm. H. Pennell of the Christian En- deavor good citizenship committee; Mr. An- drew Wilson of the Anti-Saloon League: Mr. B. F. Rattray, representing the church element; Mr. Edward H. Jones, grand chief templar, I. O. G. T.; Mr. J. 8. Blackford of the Anti-Saloon League and others. The delegation commended the excise board for what it has done in the matter of reducing the number of places where liquor is sold, and urged them to continue the work. It was claimed by the visitors that the board has full discretion in the matter of granting licenses, except, per- haps, in the matter of hotels. It was also insisted that the law is not merely a reve- nue measure, but is intended to be a re- strictive one, for the purpose of curtailing as much as possible the evils which result from the sale of liquor. The board was asked to keep the number of saloons or Pennsylvania avenue, 7th street and near the Soldiers’ Home limits as low as possi- ble, and reduce them elsewhere whenever the opportunity shall present. Members of the board returned their thanks for the words of commendation, stating that they have no desire to increase the number of places where liquor is sold beyond what is reasonable and fair. —— HELD FOR INVESTIGATION. Parties Charged With Stealing a Watch and’ Other Valunbles. Frank Barclay and Patrick F. Droney were today held by Judge Scott each in $1,000 bail for the action of the grand jury to answer the charge of stealing a gold watch and chain and other articles of jewelry valued altogether at $150 from Dudley W. Gregory, an engraver on 11th street northwest. Barclay admitted taking the watch and chain, but Droney claimed he had no part in the”transaction. Mr. Gregory stated in his testimony that Saturday evening last, after closing his store, he went to a saloon in the neigh- borhood and got a glass of beer. He then started to go to an eating house to get his dinner, but on the way was taken very ill. He stopped to lean against the side of a house, and soon lost consciousness. When he regained sensibility he found he had been robbed of the articles named above. He reported the matter to Inspect- or Mattingly and Detectives Baur and Muller, who were detailed to work up the case, arrested Barclay and Droney. The stolen articles were recovered in Balti- more, where they had been sold by one Charles Smith at the request of Barclayt Smith was not charged with having any guilty knowledge of the theft, but at the Tequest of Prosecutor Mullowny was held as a United States witness. Sa ngs ee COMING MASONIC TEMPLE. Plans of St. John's Lodge for Taking Part in Fair. The committee of St. John’s Masonic Lodge, having in charge the arrangements for the booth for the proposed fair of the fraternity, held a meeting last night at the Raleigh Hotel. Considerable routine busi- ness was mapped out. The following members of the committee were present: Isaac Gans, chairman; Sam. Hart, secretary; Alex McKenzie, treas- urer; Jas. E. Hutchinson, Fred Hahn, C. F. Hale, Donald G. Stuart, 8. R. Rosenthal, E. C. Peach, M. Dyrenforth, R. Harris, Percy 8. Foster, J. Ed. Swain, A. Prince, Philander Betts, F. W. Hart, Jno. Beach, Al. Bright, Percy J. Echols, Herman E. Gasch, R. A. Dellett. A great many plans for the arrangement of the booth and for securing contributions were submitted and referred to a subcom- mittee, consisting of James Hutchinson, R. Harris, Chas. Hale, Franklin Hart, Her- man Gasch and Percy J. Foster. Jt was decided that the committee shall meet hereafter Tuesday night, instead of Thursday, at 7:30 o'clack, in the same place, the banquet room of the Raleigh Hotel. Each and every member of the committee was charged to interest as many as possible in the coming event that the showing of St. John’s Lodge shall com- pare favorably with others. ——— Mr. and Mrs. Lent’s Musicale. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Lent’s soiree mu- sicale at the Universalist Church last night attracted a large and fashionable audience. The audience was not only large, but was 8o appreciative that the program by rea- son of encores was made longer than con- templated by three numbers. Mr. and Mrs. Lent were assisted by Mr. Josef O. Ca- dek, violinist. The musicale was opened with a trio in B minor for violin, ‘cello and piano by Mr. Lent. It consisted of four movements, and two of them, the scherzo and finale, showed a high musi- cal sense and intelligence, coupled with originality and spirit, although the other two movements were enjoyable to a de- gree. Mr. Lent also played during the evening a romanza and capriccio of his own, a Chopin nocturne and Schumann's beautiful song without words, “Traume- rei.” In the first number Mr. Lent showed his complete command of the instrument both as regards the mere mechanical work and the musical sense which he displays in all his solos. The nocturne was, of course, enjoyable, but the acme of sympa. thy and feeling, of expression and beaut! ful tone was reached in the “Traumerel,’ which Mr. Lent played magnificently. Such close attention was accorded Mr. Lent in this number and so delicate were the tones that he drew from his instru- ment that a clock ticking on the gallery could be heard plainly all over the church. Mrs. Lent was at her best at the plano, and it is not probable that she ha’ ever done any better work than she did last night. Mrs. Lent played five numbers, a rustic waltz and “La Fileus Raff; Liebling’s ‘“Albumblatt,” “Aragonaise” and a «charm! Chaminade. is- icacy of touch, of expression, and, when it was needed, force. Later in the program she played Litszt’s second Hungarian rhapso- die, and it may be said that in all proba- bility no woman has ever played this re- markable composition with better effect in this city. Mrs. Lent displayed a most amazing force, while the spirit and grace and tke finish which the work calls for were fully supplied. Mr. Cadek impressed his hearers very favorably. He played two movements, the andante and the allegro aioe eae rent aR Me ont : ee and Mr. Cadek appeared withou |ALEXANDBIA, AFFAIRS Mr, Bockbam-Batires. From Asylum Board of Visitors, WAS PRESIDENT, FOR EIGHT YEARS Charge That Delegate Barley Pro- tested Again§t His Retention. GENERAL AND PERSONAL Evening Star Bureau, No. 529 King’ street, Bell, Telephone No. 106, ALEXANDRIA, Va., January 21, 1888. A press dispatch from Richmond states that inasmuch as Gov. Tyler has only ninety-one appointments to make for the boards of the various stat2 institutions, he will endeavor to appoint only one person from each community, This, it is said, will affect Mr. J. T. Beckham of this clty, who has for the past éleven years been a mem- ber of the board of visitors of the Western State Hospital at Staunton, and for eight years served as its president. Mr. Beck- ham, it is said, will not be reappointed. This has aroused: the ire of his friends, not alone in this city, but throughout the state. This is not because Gov. Tyler did not re- appoint him, for he has chosen a man of excellent cheracter and high standing, Mr. J. B. T. Thornton ‘ot Prince William, in his stead, but because it is claimed on reliable authority that the rzappointment of Mr. Beckham was fought by Delegate Barley and his friends on purely personal grounds, as the record of Mr. Beckham as president of the hospital is said to stand out as clear ag a cloudless sky. Friends of Mr, Beckham, talking with a Star reporter today, say they cannot under- stand why Mr. Barley should have assum2d a position utterly at variance with the wishes of his constituents, and, as a matter of fact, damaging to his native town, for the purpose of gratifying a personal grudge against Mr. Beckham, because, as alleged, Mr. Beckham opposed his election to the judgeship of Alexandria and Fairfax coun- ties over Judge James M. Love. In an interview published in an Alex- andria paper yesterday, Mr. Beckham sald his appoirtment was opposed by Delegate Barley; that his (Mr. Beckham's) official record could not be attacked; that he had been on the Western State Hospital board for eleven years and president of the board for eight years, and during that long period had rendered efficient service to his people here and the etate generally. Not a single case in his service on the board, he said, where the papers were in proper shape, had failed to receive immediate attention. A gentleman familiar-with the sad cases Mr. Beckham has had to handle said to The Star reporter this morning: “I have been connected with the city jail when insane patients had to be confined there for weeks and often months to await a vacancy at the hospital. Since Mr. Beck- ham has been on thé board there has never been a delay of twenty-four hours. The great loss sustained by the citizens gener- ally will be found qut ag soon as Mr. Beck- ham 1s off the board.” The Trading Stamp Case. As stated exclutwelys in The Star of Wednesday, a petition has been circulated among the merchahts of the city for the purpose of obtainin# ‘the!signature of those favoring the passa## of the bill now pend- ing before the Virginiaolegislature prohib- iting the use of tradimg stamps. This morning Messrs. @, Ji: W. Summers and James McCuen went to, Richmond for the purpose of appearing before the commit- tee of “court§ and’ justice,” which com- mittee has the bfll! under consideration. They carried withathem:the paper, which, was signed by more thap, two-thirds of the merchants licensed to, dd ‘business in the city, and ‘a’ copy’of ‘Fhe Evening Star of the '19th -instantp‘wliteh contained an ex- pression of the views of: President M. B. Harlow of the Business Men’s League, who is thoroughly opposed to the use of trading stamps. It is said that this committee will not ask the co-operation of Delegate Barley of this city, as he has, it is alleged, already affiliated himself with those who favor the use of trading stamps. The committee ex- pects to return tonight. Fined for Contempt. It often occurs that persons appear at police headquarters and make complaints and swear out warrants against violators of the law and then fail to appear when the case fs called for trial. Mayor Simp- son is determined to break up this prac- tice. A case of this kind happened yesterday. A colored man named Chas. Gibson ap- Peared at police headquarters and claimed that he had been robbed of $6 by a com- panion named Burdenser. Burdenser was arrested, but when the case was called Gibson had changed his mind and failed to appear. The mayor ordered that Gibson be arrested, and this morning he was fined 50 for contempt of court. Melton-Evans Nuptials. Miss Carrie Melton and Mr. Samuel Evans, both of Washington, were married last evening at 8 o'clock by the Rev. J. H. Butler at the Baptist parsonage. The bridesmaid was Miss Mary Melton, sister of the bride, and the best man was Mr. H. E. Bennett. The bride wore a light tan traveling suit, with hat to match. After the marriage waa solemnized the bridal party took the 9:15 train for Washington, where a reception was held at their future home, No. 482 N street southwest. They recelved many handsome presents. After refreshments were served the guests were entertained with recitations by Miss Mary T. Lioyd, after which dancing ‘was enjoyed until early morn. Among those present were: Mrs. Judith Melton, mother of the bride; Messrs. Wm. O'Bannan, Milton and Walter Sprouse of Langley, Va., Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mat- tingly, Mr. and Mrs. Jamee A. Frazier, Mrs. Arthur Hurley, Mrs. Ola Jones, Misses Mary Melton, sister of the bride; Alma Parker, Annie Henning, Ella Smiller, Mary 8. Lloyd, Katie James, Christiana Ander- son, Katie Martin and Hdith Mattingly, Messrs. J. W. Reynolds, John Keller, Luther Smith, Chas. M. Hall, George Cornell, Chas. Roberts, Joan Stoddard and Wm. Armstrong. Police Court. In the police court this morning Mayor Simpson disposed of the following cases: Rosier Campbell, charged with disorderly conduct and assaulting his wife, re fined $5; Martha Pinkney, charged with disor- derly conduct, fined: $2.30; Eliza Jackson, charged with disorderly conduct, was dis- missed ae Ue Sabbath Besetration. A mass meeting swessheld last evening at the Shiloh Baptist Gaurch, colored, to ccnsider the questien-of; Sabbath desecra- tion and to devise plang by which the evil may be lessened gud tp reach the non- church-going class.,,The;meeting was un- it Chen ks ay. Mr. Gaines of rts el, a pace See ay of Baptist. 3 Roberts Chapel pregided;over the meeting. Professer ‘Elected. At a meeting of the bOerd of trustees of the Virginia Tkeolcgical,,Seminaty, Rev. Houston Eccleston,,D.D., rector of a chufch in Baltimore, wag.,elected professor of church history, to succeed Rev. C. E. Grammar, who’ accepted a cali to Christ Church, Norfolk. Dr: Eccleston: was also elected dean of the institution. Colored G. A.'R. Reunion. ‘The colored G, A. R. departments of Vir- ginia and North Carolina are hi a re- union in Potomac Hall, in this city. The THE OFFICIAL WEATHER MAP. EXPLANATORY NOTE: Observations taken at § a.m., 75th meridian time. Solid lnes are tnobars, or lines of equal air pressure, diawn for each tenth of an inch. Dotted lines are isotherms, or lines of equal temperature, drawn for each ten degrees. Shaded areas are regions where rain or show bas fallen Guring preceding twelve bours. The words ‘High’? and “Low” show location of areas of Lish and low barometer. Small arrows fly with the wind. FINANCIAL. DIVIDEND NOTICE NATIONAL SAFE ST COMPANY a ND TRUST b THE row Ae MBIA, held - mary 17, a divi: c cent w declared, payable FEBRUARY. 1, to stockholders of mecord on closing the transfer books at 4 p.m. Jannery aden: une satae ENT OF THE IVY CITY BRICK CoM. Y OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA JANUARY 1, Dsus, a of said company, fully 5 saicnk $200,000 00 ile, “‘nndited : Unadjusted claims against said com- pany, about...... - HH. ROZIER DULANY, Secretary of the Ivy City Brick Go. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 2th day of January, A.D. 1893, ALBERT W, STOUSSA, MOWEY TO LOAD 0 LOAN 5%, 5 1-2%, 6%. Being the Washington representatives it four of the largest savings banks M4., together with our private clientage. we are pre: pared to entertain all first-class loaus at a mini. mum cost to the borrower. Wescott, Wilcox & Hiest--, ja20-1m mn. Soe sto ee, “Salary Parin gs” It is In the odd dimes and “remnant” quarters PARTLY CLOUDY. Threatening Weather and Possibly light Rains Tomorrow. Forecast till 8 p.m. Saturday—For the District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia, partly cloudy, followed by threatening weather Saturday, possibly light rain Saturday night; variable winds. Weather conditions and general forecast— The storm in northern Indiana has moved to the Nova Scotia coast. A second storm appears to be developing in northeastern Mexico and a third storm has developed in northeastern Minnesota. The pressure is high off the south Atlantic coast and over the middle plateau region. Rain or snow has fallen in the lake re- gions, the upper Ohio valley, and the At- lantic states. ‘The temperature has risen in the south- west, has fallen over the middle slope, the Red ‘River of the North and Ohio valleys and in the east gulf states, and has re- mained nearly stationary elsewhere. Light rain may be expected in the mid- dle and west gulf states, increasing cloud- iress and light rain in the Ohio valley, lower lake region, and south Atlantic states, and fair weather in New England. The following heavy precipitation (in inches) was reported: Durnig the past twenty-four hours— Portland, Maine, 1.28. Rivers.—The following changes in the rivers (in feet and tenths) have occurred: Risen, Louisville, 3.3; Cairo, 1.4; Cincin- nati, 0.9; Vicksburg, 7.2. Above the danger line and rising, Louts- ville, 1.8. Above the danger line and falling, Cin- cinnatl, 2.4. that a wage earner will find the strong of an ally to building up have a stamp savings syst person who'd xave—can exchange fra rency for-and in dollar's worth ca Tide Table. ‘Today—Low tide, 1:05 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.; high tide, 7 a.m. and 7:25 p.m. Tomorrow —Low tide, 2 a.m. and 2:26 Secret ee ee cas With we. G1 otarte p.m,; high tide, 7:58 a.m. and 8:21 p.m. Innon Savines Bank : Ss Mtoe Thee cen: Union Savings Bank, 1222 F St ‘Today—Sun rises, 7:15; sun sets, 5:08. 3 - —— New moon, 2:25 a.m. tomorrow. Tx SUMS FiO 81.000 UPWARD, Tomorrow—Sun rises, 7:14 AT LOWEST RATE OF INTEREST, The City Lights. Gas lamps all lighted by 6:17 p.m.; extin- guishing begun at 6:22 a.m. The lighting is begun one hour before the time named. Arc lamps lighted at 6:22 p.m.; extin- guished at 6:37 a.m. Condition of the Water. Temperature and condition of water at 8 a.m.: Great Falls, temperature, 39; condi- tion, 4; receiving reservoir, temperature, 39; condition at rorth connection, 4; condition at south connection, 3; distributing reser- voir, temperature, 39; condition at influent gate ho 3; effluent gate house, 3. Temperatures for Twenty-Four Hours HESAPEAKE hone Company.—A dividen will be parable on the 24th ¥. 1898, to eckhelders of recor! close of business on the 1ith day 1898, at the office of the treasurer pans, G19 14th st. now., Washington, D.C. The transfer books will be closed from the 35th of January to the 24th of January, incl ive. SAMUEL M. BRYAN, President. ARLES G. BEERE, Treasurer, B.C January 11, 1806, 24 Washington, 14,18. NNUAL DIVIDEND oT PE The following are the readings of the | “cent inaking mine per cont to ee aeery bes bree thermometer at the weather bureau for | declared upon the ca; Stock of the Charlet the pax twenty-four hours, beginning at J pa ae ae a 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon: company will be closed from January 18 to Ina: January 20-4 p.m., 47; 8 p.m., 45; mid-| wary 2 y a8. CHARLES SCH iD night, 43. s R, Tresident January 21-4 a.m., 45; 8 a.m., 45; 12 m. JaT-fomd&wrilljas 48, and 2 p.m., 50. = ; Maximum, 50, at 2° p.m., January 21; * minimum, 4, at Lam. January 2 Lewis Johnson & Co., The following are the readings of the barometer at the weather bureau for the Bankers past twenty-four hours, beginning at 4 (ESTABLISHED 1858), o'clock yesterday afternoon: 1315 F STREET N. W., SUN BUILDING, January 20-4 p.m., 20.74; 8 p.m., 29.76;] poREIGN AND DOMESTIC EXCHANGE, midnight, 29.89, BONDS AND STOCKS. January 214 am., 30. 8 am., 30.11; 4 - CABLE TRANSFERS. LETTERS OF CREDIT. — | _jals-1m ty yesterday, but waived dn examination. He was taken to Fairfax Court House and placed in jail. Brevities. Mr. Wendling, elocuticnist, delivered an interesting lecture at the Episcopal High School today. 2 Mr. Frank Slaymaker has resigned his pesition with the Alexandria Water Com- pany to accept a position as bookkeeper with Mr. I. Bichberg. The Alexandria German Club will give a german at McBurney’s Hall tonight. eS CONDENSED LOCALS. Harry Trunnell was today convicted of shooting crap, and Judge Kimball sent him Gown for sixty days in default of pay- ment of a fine of $20. For stealing two hams, valued at $4.25 from John B. Schroth, William Green, col- ored, was today sent to jail for 180 days by Judge Scott. John Riordan, 1526 7th street northwest, has asked the police to recover a set of harness stolen from his stable yesterday. The theft was committed between 2 and 3 o'clock in the afternoon. pane Nominations Confirmed. Nominations were confirmed by the Sen- ate yesterday as follows: Thacher T. Hallet, to be collector of cus- toms for the district of Barnstable, Massa- chusetts. Edgar O. Achorn of Massachusetts, to be secretary of the legation of the United States at St. Petersburg, Russia. Postmasters: Minnesota—Wilbur W. Washburn, Spring Valley. Georgia—Willie E. Harp, Jackson. Texas—Charles K. Miller, Athens. Illinois—Louis A. Constantine, Aurora; Harry B. Ward, Duquoin; Thomas G. Law. ler, Rockford; Smith D. Atkins, Freepor J. T. Chenault, Benton; W. P. Dickie, Bun- ker Hill. Utah—James P. Madsen, Manti; Orson Smith, Logan; John C. Graham, Provo City; James P. Driscoll, Eureka; Clarles Andrews, Nephi. ———— Microscopists Wanted. The civil service commission has an- nounced the holding of an examination February 23 in this city for the position of assistant microscopist for the Depart- ment of Agriculture. The examination is limited to women, and consists of a light educational test, together with practical questions on the use of the microscope. A number of vacancies will be filled at Cincinnati, Ce@ar Rapids, Sioux City, Ot- tuma, East St. Louis, St. Joseph and New York. —_— In Memory of Mr. Hubbard. A meeting memorial to the late Gardiner G. Hubbard will be held this evening at the First Congregational Church, 10th and G streets. Several prominent men, especially those identified with scientific interests, will deliver addresses. INDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS, ACCOUNTANTS . ATTORNEYS . AUCTION SALES. AMUSEMENTS . BUSINESS CHANCES. CITY ITEMS... i . Lickdskahebsl dekdk hdd eed ke keke ak Ce tas DENTISTRY EDUCATIONA! EXCURSIONS . FINANCIAL |... 3 FOREIGN. POSTAL SERVICE. FOR EXCHANGE. FOR RENT (Flais). » He HCEet ett] HTT A STORY BY I. ZANGWILL. Perpetual Building Association. In Operation Sixteen Years. Assets = = = = $1,750,811.32 Liabilities = = 1,609,224.89 Surplus = = = - = 141,586.43 Doing morc business than ever before. Afoney taken at all times. No back dues. Pay- ing 5 per cent per annum. CHARLES C. DUNCANSON, President. JOHN COOK, Secretary, 506 11th st. n.w. ja13-1m Cc. T. Havenner, BOOMS 9 AND 11, ATLANTIC BUILDING, Stock and Grain Broker. Direct Wires to New York and Chicago. Stocks, Bonds, Grain, Provisions, Cotton, Bought and sold for CASH or on MARGIN. Careful attention given to FRACTIONAL LOTS. Correspondent FL. LORING, 10 Wail st. ‘York. W. B. Hibbs & Co., BANKERS & BROKERS, Members New York Stock Exchange, 1427 F Street. Correspondents of LADENEUKG, THALMANN & CO., Oc8-164 New York. The National Safe Deposit, _ Savings and Trust Company Of the District of Columbia. One of the Leading Features in the Big Star Tomorrow. The case of Capt. Dreyfus, the French officer who was convicted of treason and sentenced to solitary confinement | on Devil's Isle, is attracting more attention today, if possible, than it did when the famous secret court-martial was sitting. The trial of Esterhazy and the active in- terest of M. Zola in this cause celebre are its most recent developments. No man can tell what the final outcome will be, though all agree that it is fraught with the utmost importance to the French republic, The Star tomorrow will give the whole story of the Dreyfus case from its incep- tion down to the present time. The story comes in the form of a letter from a well- known correspondent in Paris and recites in graphic style all the principal incidents of the last three years, so that the'reader can understand thoroughly the significance of the present agitation. In the matter of fiction The Star is par- ticularly fortunate this week in being able to present to its readers a short story from the pen of I. Zangwill, which is de- cidedly out of the ordinary. This in addi- tion to the weekly installment of Anthony Hope's charming continued story, “Simon Dale.” In “The Joyous Comrade,” Mr. Zangwill recounts the experience jof a young Jewish artist, who, while on a walk- ing tour through the Tyrol, had the oppor- tunity of witnessing a Passion Play as Presented by the peasants way up in the mountains. The impression made upon a young man of his temperament and re- ligious faith by this crude but realistic rerformance gives the author a splendid opportunity for werd painting, an oppor- tunity of which Mr. Zangwill avails him- self. The interests of the women will be well looked after, among other articles for their particular benefit being several on the fashions for winter and early spring. Lovers of out-door sport will find much to interest them in the way of articles on bicycling and the outlook for the base bali season of "98. Other articles worthy of especial note are the following: CORNER ISTH ST. AND NEW YORK AVE. Chartered by special act of Congress, Jan., and acts PF oct 1890. and Feb., 1893, Capital: One [iillion Dollars 1867, SAFE DEPOSIT DEPARTMENT. Rents safes 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 and above. Loans money’ on real estate and collateral security. Sells first-class real estate and other securities in sums of $500 and upward. TRUST DEPARTMENT. This company is a legal depository for court end trust funds, and acts as administrator, executor, reveiver, WITH AN EYE TO TIPS (llustrated). Something about the various styles of waiters to seen in Washington res- taurants; some clever character de- scriptions. FELIX ON FASHIONS (illustrated). The great French master of style dis- cusses the details of the feminine toilet, with a word on spring skirts and stays. GAME TO THE FINISH (llustrated). Young Englishmen who drift out to the cattle ranges of the far west are a pretty nervy lot of fellows, as this story goes to show. ALBERT L. STURTEVANT. GEORGE HOWARD. CHARLES E, NYMAN WOODBURY BLAIR.. FORTUNES IN MINING (illustrated). A letter from Frank Carpenter on the| E, Francis Rigss, Colorado men who have made mints of | Thomas R. Joues, money digging for the precious metals. | W. Iley Dectle, Albert L. STYLISH COSTUMES (llustrated). George H. Plant, The Star's regular New York corre- spondent sends another interesting let- ter descriptive of handsome gowns seen recently in Gotham. ‘ WOES OF A CONSUL. America’s representatives abroad have troubles of their own, as they are re- garde as fair game by sharpers as well as the needy. ART OF CHEAP LIVING. Experiments recently made in this city show that a man can live and well on less than twenty cents a -PROFESSIONAL. D. PRATT WRIGHT, M. E.. Pe