Evening Star Newspaper, January 27, 1898, Page 3

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Safe Deposit boxes in latest improved fire and burglar-proof vault to rent at very rea- sonable rates. pen from 9-30 9.1m. to 4:30 p.m. Gaily ard until 9 p.m. on the 13th and last day of the month. end receives savings deposits from 6 to 8 Saturday evenings. jaz2-6t WASHINGTON, D. .. 21, 1808. The annual meeting of the shareholders of the Washington Gas Light upany, election of directors, will be held at ‘thi company, 415 10th st n.w., MONDAY, 7, 1898. The polls will be open from k Boon to 1 o'clock p.m. WILLIAM B. ORME, Secretary. T. V. NOONAN, PLUMBER, Remored from 1425 P st. to No. 1128 15th st., jai-le bet. L and M n.w. ASTER'S VETERINARY HOS ITAL, Open day and night. Special: ad examining as to soundness nding purchasers. DAVID McMASTER, ‘M.D. Veterinat.an, Prop. ‘Phone 135. del5-tt Has One Hundred Charter Members. Assembly No. 1 of the Columbia Life and Aanuity Association was organized lust evening at Scottish Rite Cathedral with upward of one hundred charter mem- bers. The General Assembly was organized and incorporated this year under an act of Congress. Tris assectation does not assess the mem- bers, but works on the level premium plan. It also prevides for an annuity instead of th benefit, and an annuity to the member in case of total disability, or when the member arrives at a certain age. It is intended to at once introduce tye as- tion in every state and territory. local officers for Assembly No. 1 last evening were: E. H. Jemison, pe nt; Cornelius Eckhardt, first vice preSideat; Dr. Ida J. Heiberger, second vice president; J. T. Huggins, ex-president; J. Exiot ight, secretary-treasurer; H. S. Molineu, marshal; A. T. Campbell, guard; Frank S. Larkin, sentinel; Dr. C. H. Beat“ ty, James F. Happy ard Dr. Andrew J. Brewn, trustees. ——.__ Royal Crescent Officers. At a meeting of Washington Lodge, No. 1, held last night, the following officers were elected for the term ending with De- cediber, 1808: President, P. J. Meehan; vice presidert, Mrs. Fannie Pomeroy; sec- retary, Waldo G. Perry; financial secretary, H. A. Parks; treasurer, S. E. Gough; pre- late, Mrs. M. E. Cutter; marshal, Eugene C. Brown; guard, William Pirie; sentry, C. R. tiodges; past president, E. J. Brookins: trustees, RP. Anderson, W. C. Tyler and Mrs. Emily M. Drummond. These officers will be installed Wednesday, February 9, at the Rofal Crescent Hall, No. 514 9th street northwest, by the deputy supreme ‘supervisor and staff. ee Commissioner Ross Indisposed. District Commissicner John W. Ross was unable to be at the District building today, because of a@ threatened attack of the grip. He hopes to be able to resume his official utiles temorrow, however. TENURE OF OFFICE Considered by the House Civil Service Committee. PLAN OF J. W. ELY OF CHICAGO Would Authorize Any Citizen to File Charges. BILL OF MR. EVANS The House committee on reform in the civil service gave a hearing today upon the general subject of the merit system. Mr. J. W. Ely of Chicago appeared before the committee to oppose the repeal of the civil service law, and in opposition to the bill recently prepared by the anti-civil service republicans of the House. Mr. Ely had been manager of the Illinois reforma- tery and also a member of the board of po- lice commissioners of Chicago, during which service he had observed the salutary effects of a merit service. “Do you advocate life tenure of office?” asked Mr. Pearson of North Carolina. “I advocate the merit system,” replied Mr. Ely, “the conducting of the govern- ment on the same plan as a business man runs his business, as long as an employe iy efficient, keep him.” “Ts it not a fact,” suggested Mr. Tawney, “that in many cases clerks are retained after they become inefficient, on account of influence, sentiment and sympathy?” Mr. Ely thought there might be some- thing in this view of the case, but. said this condition could easily be remedied by providing by law for the investigation and discharge of such persons. There should be power to file charges of ineffi- ciency against such persons and require them to come before the proper authorities and answer the charges. He would give the right to any one to lay the complaint against a clerk for alleged inefficiency. “Do you not think it would be better to fix by law a definite period of service?” asked Mr. Tawney. “By no means,” replied Mr. Ely. ‘T hold that a man who has served for several years, if his health and mind hold good, is more competent than he was on the day h2 entered the service.” Mr. Ely said one of the most satisfactory features of the civil service law was the provision relating to promotions, which en- ables a competent person to enter at a low grade and win by merit a higher salary. Mr. Robertson of Louisiana asked Mr. Ely if his proposition to allow any citizen to demand investigation of a clerk’s com- petency would not establish an odious sys- tem of espionage. Mr. Ely thought not. If the plan had been in op2ration for twenty-five years there would be more competent people in the service. Hungry Office Seekers on the Watch. Mr. Landis of Indiana said such a system would put a sccre of hungry office seekers to dog the steps of old age, to watch the old employe and endeavor to find excuse to get his place. Mr. Landis said there was nething in the so-called spoils system so crvel as this plan. Mr. Ely held to his opinion that when a man becomes too old to serve the govern- ment he should get out ard that he has no claim upon the government. Mr. Ely was sharply questioned by mem- bers of the committee upon his “espionage” plan, but he maintained his position that any ‘citizen would have the same right to bring charges against an office holder on the ground of old age or inefficiency, and bring him to bar in defense that one cit- izen would have to hale another before a court of justice. Mr. Ely held that there ts undoubtedly a strong sentiment throughout the west fa- verable to the civil service law and op- pesed any bill which would weaken its ef- fect. The city of Chicago, by a majority of 50,000, voted a system of municipal civii service for the government of the appoint- ing powers. Mr. Tawney asked Mr. Ely whether the sentiment in the west indorsed the pres- ent adrinistration of the law. Mr. Ely thought there might be some opposition to the wholesaie extensions of the law under the last administration. “Is there any reason,” asked Mr. Brosius of Pennsylvania, “why a man who has been in cffice for five years should be re- moved at the expiration of that term, as provided by one of the pending bills, al- though the man might be at the height of his ability?” Mr. Ely replied in the negative. The five-year limitation simply’ opened the doors to the invasion and breaking down of the merit system. Mr. Evans Advocates His Bill. Representative Walter Evans of Ken- tucky then addressed the committee in behalf of the bill which he has introduced in the House and heretofore published in ‘The Star, modifying the civil service law. Mr. Evans said he had no objection to the civil service law so far as it was orig- inally. futended by Congress to operate. President Arthur had put this law into ef- fect and limited it to the clerical force of the departments. The operation has been extended since then, and the pending bill proposes to restore the operation of the law to its original intent. Mr. Evans said the civil service law is now odious to the people. Unless the ob- jections are removed, the people will abolish the law. His bill, he said, would tisfy the people and still the clamor against it. He said his bill was aimed also at the improvement of the public service. Mr. Evans made the allegation that it was better to put new men into positions of authority in the bureaus and depart- ments than to promote old clerks. He said he never knew a case of a clerk being promoted to a chiefship that he did not turn out a martinet and a man of narrow views, bringing into his position of au- thority all the petty revenges against his subordinates that he had cherished for years. Mr. Evans held that there was no more cruelty in dismissing a clerk after a five- years’ term, as proposed by his bill, than in turning out a representative in Congress after a two-years’ term. ‘The committee at 12 o'clock took a recess- until 1:30 o'clock. At the afternoon session of the commit- tee, Mr. R. Francis Woods of Philadelphia addressed the committee in oppusition to a qepeal or weakening of the civil service aw. —_—_——_-2-_____ Licenses Authorized. The following named physicians success- felly passed the examination held by the beard of medical examiners January 13 to 17 inclusive, the issue of licenses to them being authorized at a meeting of the board of medical supervisors held yesterday: Charles L. G. Anderson of Smithburg, Md.; Antonio Crocicchia and Daniel G. Davis of Washing:on, D.C.; Louis S. Green, Alex- andria, Va.; Wilson P. Malone and John B. Mullins of Baltimore, Md.; Wallace Neff of Cincinnati, Orio. CASTORIA FOR Infants and Children. SEE THAT THE FAC-SIMILB SIGNATURE OF Chas. H. Fletcher 18 ON THE WRAPPER CF EVERY BOTTLE OF PITCHER’S CASTORIA THE CENTAUR COMPANY. 17 Murray st., N.Y. STILL AMONG THE MISSING. No Information Received of Either Harrison or Beck. Levi E. Harrison, the huckster who was reported missing frem kis home in South Washington yesterday, has not yet re- turned. Harrison, as stated in yesterday's Star, left home Mcnday night after supper, ard his failure to return home the follow- ing day so alarmed his wife that she called on the police yesterday and asked their assistance. The missing man and Gilbert Owens married sisters, and were partners in the huckster business, living at 1234 6th street. “ Saturday the men were in their wagon together, and when Harrison reached home after sundown he was considerably under the influence of liquor, it is stated. It was nearly 11 o’clock Sunday mcrning when he got out of bed, and appeared in the dining room. He was then feeling anything but well, and he deélared to his sister-in-law that he would never again taste liquor. Menday morning he went to work cn the wagon alone, a. his partner was indis- pesed, and when he returned home at sup- per time he had evidently kept his promise of tota! abstinerce. After supper he put on his best clothes and told his wife he was going to the Salvation Army meeting on Pennsylvania avenve. Where he actually went his wife has no 1Gea, for she has not seen anybody who eculd tell her of her husband's movements after he left home. Harrison had been married only about five months, and this is the first time he has ever remained away from home so long. Ernest Beck, the aged baker who disap- peared from his home, No. 1201 New Jer- sey averue south>ast, nearly two weeks ago, is also still among the missing. Members of his family have about given up hope of ever seeing him alive again. They are still positive that he fell or was thrown into the canal, but the members of the crew of the police boat have concluded that if he was drowned he went into the water at some place other than James Creek canal. The canal has been dragged twice without success, and this morning the police boat made a trip up its slimy channel. After leaving the canal the boat steamed around the shore from Giesboro’ to Shepherd's, in a further search for the missing man’s body, but made no discovery. —_— AL CONV IN AD ‘TIO. National Woman Suffragists to Dis- cuss Woman’s Progress. The thirtisth annual convention of the National American Woman's Suffrage Association will also be the celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the first wo- man’s rights convention, which was held at Seneca Falls, N. ¥., in 1848. The meet- ings will b> held in the Columbia Theater, this city, February 14 to 19. The program will cover quite fully the progress of wo- man in different lin2s during the past fifty years. Some of the women who have con- tributed largely to the possibility of this progress will read papers before the con- vention. Among these are the following Frances Stewart Musher, Michigan, “Wo- men in Church Philanthropy; Rev. Antoi- nztte Brown Blackwell, New Jersey, “The Changing Phases of Opposition;”? May Wright Sewall, Indiana, “Women in Edu- cation;” Belle Kearney, Mississippi, “Social Changes in the South;” Lillie Devereaux Blake, New York, “Women in Municipali- Dr. Clara Marshall, Pennsylvania, “Women in Medicine;” Rev. Florence Buck, Ohio, “Women in the Ministry;” Ella Krowles Haskell, Montana, “Women in Law;” Catherine Waugh McCulloch, Illi- nois, “The Econcmic Status of Women;” Isabella Bzecker Hooker, Connecticut, “Urited States Citizenship;” Rev. Anna Howard Shaw, Pennsylvania, “The Polit- ical Rights of Women;” Elizabeth Cady Stanton, New York, “Our Defeats and Our ‘Tricmphs.” Many reports will be made, among them one on work in enfranchis2d states. Ad- Greeses will be made by different women from the four equal suffrage states, two of whom will be Martha A. B. Conine, mem- ber of the Colcrado legislature, and Mar- tha Hughes Cannon, member of the Utah senate. The veteran leader, Susan B. An- thony, will preside at the meetings, and giv2 an address at the close of the con- vention. >— ALBERTA GIBSON CONVICTED. Charge of Setting Fire to Girls’ Re- form School Building. Alberta Gibsen, colored, was convicted today in Criminal Court No. 1 of the crime of arson, it being charged that she set fire to the Girls’ Reform School the 20th of last July. Sentence was not imposed, it being the intention of Mr. F. Edward Mitchell, attorney for the girl, to file a motion for arrest of judgment and for a new trial. It was testified that during the excite- ment resulting from the fire five girls es- caped from the school, but all were subse- quently retaken. Alberta was placed in a dungeon and kept there several weeks, when she confessed that she started the fire. Attorney Mitchell contended that the con- fession was obtained under compulsion, the girl saying ghe set fire to the school in or- der to escape further ccnfinement in the damp and otherwise unattractive dungeon. Arson is a penitentiary offense, but At- torney Mitchell will point out to the court that the girl is under sixteen years of age and that she can be imprisoned in no insti- tution other than the Girls’ Reform School. > DAMAGES CLAIMED. Trial Begun in Suit Instituted Years -o3y ‘Trial of a suit at law, instituted a num- ber of years ago, to recover $50,000 as dam- ages from the District of Columbia, 1s in progress before Judge Cole in Circuit Court No. 1. The plaintiffs are Leigh Robinson and Conway Robinson, jr., who sue as ex- ecutors of the estate of their father, Con- way Robinson, deceased. It is contended that about June 1, 1880, the District, without authority, cut a road through some property of the deceased, in the neighborhood of Pleasant Plains, and removed a great quantity of gravel, earth ard subsoil, thereby causing the plaintiffs injury, for which they ask damages in the sam nanied. Mr. W. D. Davidge ts the attorney for the plaintiffs, while Mcsers. S. T. Thomas ard A. B. Duvall are conducting the case for the District. ————__- Ze REV. O. E. ELDRIDGE. Discut jon of His Case at Quarterly Conference. ‘Phe fourth quarterly conference cf Waugh M. E. Church was held Monday evening. Presiding Elder Wilson was chairman. The case of Rev. O. K. Eld- ridge, who was named as co-respondent in a recent divorce crse, was the chief topic. ‘The discussion was taken up to pass reso- lutions indorsing “Mr. Eldridge and asking his return to the church at the hands of the conference. Some members took the ground that the church had nothing to do with the matter, as the defendant in the divorce suit was a member in good stand- ing. It was thought that the congregation should not go on record as taking sides with either party, and that the church had nothing to do with the case. Finally e substitute resolution was offered, express- ing sympathy for the pastor and confidence in the statement made by him as to his ability to vindicate himself, and if re- turned to the church in March, the congre- gation would give him its hearty support. — ee = Persistent Canvasser. Fred. Lioyd, a canvasser for a picture gallery, was today fined $10 by Judge Scott for assault and battery upon Mrs. Rosa Flagg. The evidence showed that Lloyd, after getting a conditional order for a pic- ture from Mrs. Flagg on a previous occa- sion, called agair at her home Saturday, and because she informed him that she had Gcclded not to take the picture he pushed her into a corner, shook his fist in her face and called her-a very ugly name. Will Hold Joint Mecting. The North Capitol W. C. T. U. and Mar- garet D. Ellis “Y” will unite in holding a public meeting tonight in North Capitoi Church, corner North Capitol and K streets. In addition-to a varied program of music and song, Mra. Margaret D. Ellis, na- tional superintendent of the eb eeranratet ste Seemed five an adiress, and Rey. Dr. Moore ct the urch of Our Father will speak Light refreshments and a social hour wii TO ACT VIGOROUSLY ———-- Sound Money Men Will Begin an Aggressive Campaign, DECLARATION OF GOLD DEMOCRATS See iat Republicans Must Act Promptly to Keep Their Support. HANNA PREPARES PROGRAM Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., January 27.—The executive committee of the Indianapolis convention will at once begin a compre- hensive educational campaign. It is proposed to distribute several mil- lion copies of the monetary commission's report and an equal number of articles to be written by men of national business prominence, showing the advantage of banking on assets; of the necessity for the retirement of the greenbacks and in sup- Port of other of the recommendations em- braced in the commission's report. These articles will be written in as bright and attractive a style as the serious character of the subject will permit, and they will be distributed so intelligently as to reach the great body of the voters. The speech delivered by Governor Shaw of Jowa will also be distributed. Governor Shaw's speech is regarded as an admirable campaign document, and in the west, par- ticularly, where he is so well and favorably known, it will be very effective. Favor Aggressive Action. The consensus of the convention was aggressive action. Mr. J. Harnen Rhodes of New York voiced the sentiment of the 400 delegates when he maintained that the cause of currency reform should not be allowed to slumber, but that the executive committee should have full powe: a thorough organization AN aS Bee once upon an active propaganda. This, to. gether with the intimation by John C. Bullitt of Philadelphia that the republicans Must expect no assistance from the gold democrats in the elections of this year or of 1000 if they do not bend their energies to the promotion of currency reform, were the striking features of the convention, Chairman Hanna of the executive com- mittee is today arranging a program of work which will extend into a score or more of states and result, he believes, in the creation of such sentiment in favor of reforming our monetary system as to make certain the passage of a bill through the House and preparing the way for similar action in the Senate. - The Transactions Yesterday. The features of the session yesterday were the resolutions indorsing the report, the speech of ex-Secretary Fairchild upon the principles of sound currency. and brief five- minute speeches by delegates; from differ- ent states, reporting the:state of feeling at home and the general ‘demand from the business community tha{ Congress shall take energetic action upon jhe currency problem. A separate resolution, which had been carefully prepared y the authority of the executive committee, was adopted, thanking each member éf' the monetary commission by name “for'the splendid use- fulness to our country and td’mankind of their report upor the conditiotts, fau dangers of our present Yaws, regulations and customs governing thé cutrency bank- ing, and standard of valtie of the United States of America, their plan for the changes recommended.” “A copy of these resolutions will be engrossed’and sent to each member of the comrhissién, Mr. Rhoades’ Motfon. A significant hint of ‘the temper of the convention was afferded“ by the resolution offered by Mr. J. Harsen Rhoades of New York yesterday, which was withdrawn for the moment, but will be adopted before the close of the session tonight. The prop- osition of Mr. Rhoades was that the con+ vention should not adjourn without day, but should adjourn subject to the call of chair, The idea of Mr. Rhoades is to serve notice upon the country that the business community are prepared to fight the cam- paign for sound money to the end. The refusal of Congress to take proper action or the development of any serious crisis in the fight for sound money may re- sult in a new call by Chairman Hanna of the executive committee for the assembling of the delegates, the adoption of new meth- ods of conducting the campaign and the raising of additional funds. Those who be- lieve that the currency question can be ig- nored are not likely to find much comfort in the spirit displayed in this resolution of Mr. Rhoades, who echoes Grant’s senti- ment that “We will fight it out on this line if it takes all summer.” Another Significant Incident. Another incident indicating the enthusi- asm and unanimity prevailing among west- ern delegations was the action of the Iowa delegates when they read in a silver paper that they were against the retiremnt of the greenbacks, They promptly called an indignation meeting, at which each of the fifteen dele- gations designated one of its members to visit the local newspaper offices and deny the truthfulness of this representation of their position. ‘They informed each paper that they were in favor of retiring the greenbacks, and were in favor of the plan of the commission in its entire scope, and purpose. Some of the delegates were npt satisfled with this action, but called an- other meeting late last night and adopted formal resolutions, requesting the lowa representatives in Congress to use their best efforts to secure currency reform based on the gold standard. They further expressed their views in favor of “The general plan of the report of the monetary commission, including the maintenance of the gold standard, the gradual retirement of demand notes of the government, and the establishment of a sensible system of banking not limited to government bonds as a basts of issue.” These resolutions were adopted unani- ®ously, and will be transmitted to Senators Allison and Gear, and the Iowa members of the House. « Message to Mr. Prince. Another incident showing the apprecia- tion felt for these members of Congress who are declaring themselves for a brave fight for currency reform was the dis- Patch sent to Representative Prince of the ccmmittee on banking, signed by Franklin McVeagh, John M. Clark;: H.-H. Kohisaat, Marshall Field and the; thirty or forty other members making up the delegation from Illinois. Mr. Prince “was assured that the Illinois delegatfon: *Sends greet- ing, congratulations and hearty indorse- ment of the firm stand you have taken for currency reform.” is Suit Against Kn, Company. Trial before Judge McCoi in Circuit Court No. 2, of the suit igstityted by Daniel W. Glassie against thg.Knox Express Company to recover $10,000, was adjourned this afternoon until Monday next. Mr. Glassie claims thatithe-express com- pany contracted to remové! certain per- sonal property belong “to Kim from one office to another, Instead of doing so, it is claimed, the goods were taken to the Knox warehouse, and being there at the time of the big fire which destroyed the building and contents Mr. Glassie’s prop- erty was consumed by the flames. It is charged that the company was responsible for the loss. > Se Stole Champagne. i. Some time last night burglars entered the store of Edward Richards & Co., No. 628 Pennsylvania avenue northwest, and stole eight bottles of champagne, two bot- tles of apple and honey “and five boxes of cigars, The burglars entered the store by forcing opsn the rear door. This was reached by first breaking. into the stable. Detective Boyd and Precinct Detective Hartigan are investigating the case. Soe eas 3 Count Ludwig Tisza of Budapesth, Hun- THE OFFICIAL WEATHER MAP. EXPLANATORY NO’ Observations taken at 5 a.m., 75th meridian time. Solid lines are isobars, or lines of equal air pressure, dvawn 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 snow has fallen during preceding twelve hours. The words ‘High’? and ‘Low’ show location of areas of high and low barometer. Small arrows fly with the wind. FAIR TONIGHT. Pleasant Weather Tomorrow, Westerly Winds. For the District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia, fair tonight and Friday; westerly winds. With Weather conditions and general forecast— A storm has developed to the north of Montana. A ridge of high pressure ex- tends from the east gulf to the north Pa- cific coast. Light snow has fallen in New England and the lake regions. The weather is colder from the Missis- sippi valley to the Atlantic coast and warmer on tte Rocky mcuntain and north- ern plateau region. Fair weather may be expected in tho southern states and from the Ohio valley and lower lakes to the Atlantic coast, pre- ceded by light snow in the lower lake re- gion and New England. The temperature will rise in the southern states and Ohio valley. Rivers—The following changes in the rivers (in feet and tenths) have occurred: Risen—Cairo, 0.6; Vicksburg, 1.2; Chatta- nooga, 3.0. Fallen—Parkersburg, 1.5; Cin- cinnati, 0.4; Nashville, 0.5; Memphis, 0.9. Above the danger line and _rising—Cairo, 3.3. Above line and falling—Cincinnati, 6.8; Louisville, 5.8. Tide Table. Today—Low tide, 5: a.m, and 6::26 p. m.; high tide, 11:50 a.m. Tomorrow—Low tide, 6:32 a.m. and 7:13 p.m.; high tide, 12:14 a.m. and 12:33 p.m. The Su Today—Sun rises, 5:15 p.m Moon sets, 11:33. Tomorrow—Sun rises, 7:10 a.m. The City Lights. Gas lamps all lighted by 6:24 p.m.; ex- tinguishing begun at 6:18 a.m. The light- nd Moo! 7:1 a.m. sun sets, ing is begun one hour before the time named. Are lamps lighted at 6:09 p.m.; extin- guished at 6:33 a.m. Condition of the Water. Temperature and condition of water at 8 am.: Great Falls, temperature, 36; condi- tion, 2; receiving reservoir, temperature, 39; condition at north connection, 2; con- dition at south connection, 3; distributing reservoir, temperature, 38; condition at ii fluent gate house, 3; effluent gate house, 3. Records for Twenty-Four Hours. The following are the readings of the thermometer at the weather burcau for the past twenty-four hours, beginning at 4 o'clock yesterday aft>rnoon: January 26, 4 p.m., 39; 8 p.m., 36; mid- night, 32. January 27, 4 a.m., 31; 8 a.m., 32; 12 m., 39, and 2 p.m., 40. Maximum, 41, at 1 p.m. January 27; min- imum, 30, at 5 a.m. January 27. The following are the readings of the barometer at the weather bureau for the past twenty-four hours, beginning at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon: January 26, 4 p.m., 20.83; § p.m., 29.93; midnight, 20.95. 29.95; 8 a.m., 29.98; 12 29.90. January 27, 4 a.m., m., 29.97, and 2 p.1 THE COURTS. . Equity Court No. 1—Justice Cox. Filmore agt. Grant; leave to redeem from tax sale granted. In re Hallet Kilbourn, alleged lunatic; Kate R. Kilbourn appoint- ed committee. Downs agt. Downs; testi- money before Wm. W. Mohun, examiner, ordered taken. Friedlander agt. Jefferson Hotel Company; receiver authorized to sell. Loeb agt: Hirsh; auditor’s report confirmed and distribution directed. Circuit Court No. 1—Justice Cole. Brown & Simpson Company agt. McNally et al.; judgment by default against H. P. and H. C. Metzerott. Downey agt. Dis- trict of Columbia; motion for new trial granted. Robinson et al. agt. District of Columbia; on trial. Circuit Court No. 2—Justice McComas. Glassie agt. Knox Express; on trial. Criminal Court No. 1—Chief Justice Bing- ham. United States agt. Alberta Gibson, arson; verdict guilty on first count. United States agt. Harry Thomas, housebreaking; ver- dict guilty on second count. United States agt. Lena Harris; order of release from jail. United States agt. Norvell Allen; do. United States agt. Harry Williams, house- breaking; order to restore property. United States agt. Philip Weigman, larceny; do. United States agt. Charles Robinson, housebreaking; on trial. Criminal Court No. 2—Justice Bradley. United States agt. Thos. Briscce, hous2- breaking; order of discharge from jail. Cowne agt. Cole et al.; cause certified to Circuit Court No. 1. Hunter agt. Standard Elevator and Marufacturing Company; order to take depesition of non-resident witness. Fletcher agt. Metropolitan Rail- read Company; on trial. > CONDENSED LOCALS. Complaint of the theft of a lap robe was inade to the police last night. John T. Bailey, who lives at 113 M street southeast, made the complaint. The robe was taken from his coup? at New York avenue and 15th street Monday night. Samuel F. Merrill, sixteen years old, who lives at 1127 14th street northwest, fell on the steps in front of his house yesterday and cut his lip. He was carried in th: house and attended by a physician. 5 Another request to look out for a missing dog has been made of the police. This time Timothy Gannen’s pet is missing. The animal strayed or was stolen from No. 1700 Massachusetts avenue. A local alarm was sent to No. 7 engine house about 9:30 o'clock last night for fire in the house of John West, No. 467 Ridg> street. The upsetting of a coal oil lamp caused the blaze, which gained so much headway before the firemen responded that damag> amounting to about $200 was done. Fifteen arrests were made by the police between midnight and 5 o'clock this morn- ing. All were for slight violations. The police authorities are anxious to as- certain who are the owners of two over- coats and two small coats now at the fourth precinct station. The coats were found in the possession of James Dorsey and Page Wormley, both colored, who were arrested on suspicion by Officers Peck and Snyder. Judge Scott today fined Thowald Foss for disorderly conduct in Seaton Park a for striking Special Officer L. F. Davis. Aske for Jury Trial. William G. Eimer was today arraigned before Judge Scott on the charge of re- ceiving a box of soap, valued at $3.75, with knowledge that it was stolen from Ferdi- nand G. Turner. Mr. Eimer asked for a jury trial, and was released on bond to appear when wanted. ——— “Took a Good Trick.” Some unknown pickpocket operated on an F street car last night, and, in rogues’ parlance, he “took a good trick.” Moses H. Harriman, who lives at No. 1911 3d street northwest, was his victim. Mr. Har- riman got on the car in front of the Co- lumbia Theater, where he had enjoyed an evening’s entertainment, and when he fer station he discovered His fows. "Hlis "pocket book contained $90 and two keys. ‘ Complaint of the theft was made to the police, and Mr. Harriman gave the officers @ description of the man whom he sus- Fects. =e ‘Want Will Construed. A bill in equity, esking the court to con- strue the will of the late James B. Newlin, as been filed by Emma B. New- lin, widow of the deceased. Harriat I. New- lin, Mary A. Newlin, Alonzo Newlin, Jas. A. Newlin, Dora Newlin and Katie C. Phillips are named as defendants. Joan Ridout ts the solicitor for the complainunt. ——<—<>_— ‘Wife Charges Desertion. Proceedings. for. divoree have been in- stituted by Louise M. Hood against Frank LL, Hood. The couple were married in Au- gust, 1878, it is stated, and lived together until September 24, 1804, when it is charged the husband deserted his wife. R. Newton Donaldson is the solicitor for Mrs. Hood. Saas Mrs. Kilbourn Appointed Committee. Judge Cox this afternoon signed an order appointing Kate R. Kilbourn committee of the person vnd estate of Hallet Kilbourn, ‘hr six INDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS. ACCOUNTANTS. AMUSEMENTS. ATTORNEYS AUCTION SALES. Page 12 COMMISSIONERS OF DEEDS. Page 12 COUNTRY REAL ESTATE. Page 12 DEATHS . Page 5 DE: Page 12 EDU Page 13 Page 10 Page 3 Page 12 FOREIGN POSTAL SERVICE. Page 12 FOR RENT (Flats). Page 12 FOR RENT (Hails). Page i2 FOR RENT (Houses). Page 12 FOR RENT (Storca). FOR SALE (Bicy.les FOR SALE (Lots) FOR SALE (Houses). FOR SALE (Mbscellaneous) ND VEHICLES. LADIES’ GOOL LEGAL NOTICES. LocaL MENTION LOST AND FOUND. MEDICAL. PROPOSALS. 2 PiANCS AN ANS. Page 13 POTOMAC RIVER BOATS. Page 12 PROFESSIONAL. Page 12 RAILRVALS: SPECIAL *NOTICES, STORAG SUBURBAN PROPERTY UNDERTAKERS Pare is WANTED (Help). Page 12 WANTED (Houses), Tage 12 WANTED (Miscellaneous). Page 12 WANIED (Rooms). Page 12 WANED (Situations) Page 12 WINTER RESORTS. 13 Officer and Gateman in Trouble. Policeman C. E. Flathers and Michael Sullivan, gateman for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company at Delaware ave- nue and H street, will have a hearing Sat- urday before Judge Scott, each charging the other with assault. The trouble oc- curred while a large number of persons were going by the street cars to work Tues- day merning. Complaints were made to the officer by some of the people that Sullivan kent the gates closed for at least fifteen minutes. Flathers told Sullivan that this was a vio- lation of the police regulations. After a heated discussion a struggle ts alleged to have occurred between the two m Neither was hurt. ior Re aie A feature of the recent southern devel- eters = been the departure for Japan m gulf ports of vessels laden wii - goes of cotton and iron. Shee FINANCIAL. REPORT OF THE CON LINGTON FIRE INS. DITION OF THB AR- CO. for the District of December 31, Columbia at the ek Gotu at close of business, RESOURCES. Bills receivable Real estate... Furniture and fixtures. Accrued interest and rents. Cash in banks and company’s office. $199,142.96 ‘983 34 LIABILITIES. Capital stock Bills payable. Surplus .. DIRECTORS. (Signed) WALTER 8. COX, President. s F. L. MOORE, = J. W. LOVESGY. = JAS. 'S. EDWARDS, = 8S. THOMAS BROWN, 2 8. L. PHILLIPS, : HERBERT A. GILL, > CHARLES R. EDMONSTON, W. BLADEN JACKSON, WILLIAM GALT. Dotrict of Columbia, ‘se: teonally appeared E. McC. JONES, Secretary the Arlington Fire Ins. Co. for District of Columbia, who made oath in due form te the 3ist day ee = 1897. = IONES, Sec’y Pro Tem. Subscribed and sworn to before ‘this 26th eg ame? A.D. 1898. w. i ~ . RA) eS “GURLEY & BARROSS. Members of WASHINGTON {CHANGR. New York Correspondents, HUNTER, COOPER & CO., Members of NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE Stocks, Bonds and Local Li FINANCIAL. STATEMENT OF TRE FIN. of the NATIONAL UNIC COMPANY ber 31, 1897 SIAL CONDITION INSURANC F WASHINGTON, DC. Decom sh in bank and In compeure office and in company’s ins on real estate. emred 2 . Accrued and ana Premiums in soo Tse of collection. LIARIL TRS. Capital stock (paid up in full 5 Surplus including re-insurance) "re 1 serve of $22,500 00) ss++ 172,561 @0 $272,561 60 NORLE D. Sworn to and subscribed of January, 1898, Seal) "PHILIP F. ALBERT F. FUR LARNER, Secretary. before me thin 26th day etary Public. BS, Preside YOUR Wages Bank And be sure of havi m1 Union Savi < zs Hoeetl ings Bank, 1222 F St, Mutual Commission Co. New York Stocks. Mining Securities a Specialty. OFFICE: HOTEL LAW RENCE. ja26-6r* J. W. PUMPHREY, Mer. MONEY TO LOAN 5%, 5 1-2%, 6%. Being the Washington rey presentativer of fo of the largest savings banks of Baltimore, Ma” together with our private clientage. we pared to entertain all first mum cost ‘to the borrowers ‘one at Wescott, Wilcox & ja20-1m Hieston, 1907 Penn. ave. n.w, Lewis Johnson & Co., : Bankers (ESTABLISHED 1858), 1315 F STREET N. W., SUN BUILDING, FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC EXCHANG: BONDS AND 8TOCKs. en CABLE TRANSFERS. LETTER: OF CRE! as ‘DIT. Perpetual Building Association. In Operation Sixteen Years, Assets- = = - $1,750,811.32 Liabilities - - 1,609,224.89 Surplus = - = = - 141,586.43 Doing more business than ever before. alones taken at all times. No back dues. Pay- ing 5 per cent per annu CHARLES ©. DUNCANSON, President. JOHN COOK, Secretary, 606 11th st. n.w. Jai3-Im C. 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 F. L. LORING, 10 Wall st, New Washington Loan & Trust Co., OFFICE COR. 9TH AND F STS. PAID-UP CAPITAL, ONE MILLION. Loans in any amount made v4] real estate or collateral, at reasonable 8. Interest paid upon deposit: ily bal- ances subject to chek, os Om Gally bal thls company’ acts as executor, adminis. or, trustee, agent, treasurer,” regis and in all otber fiduciary eapaciiies, Boxes for rent in burglar and fire-proof vaults for safe deposit and storage of val- uable packages. JOY ED: . -President JOUN ‘A. SWOP +5. Vice President ELLIS SPEAR. 24 Vice President IN R. CARN ‘Treasurer ANDREW PARKER. «s+. > Secretary JOHN L. WEAVER. Real Estate Officer fed-th,s,W,tt W. B. Hibbs & Co., BANKERS & BROKERS, Members New York Stock Exchange, 1427 F Street. Correspondents of LADENFURG, THALMANN & CO., Ge6-164 New York. The National Safe Deposit, Savings and Trust Company Of the District of Columbia. OBRNER ISTH ST. AND NEW YORK AVE. Chartered by special act of and acts of Oct. 1900, and’ Feb, 1803, Capital: One [lillion Doilars SAFE DEPOSIT DEPARTMENT. Rents safes inside burglar-proof vaults at $5 per anoum 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. Albert L. Sturtevant, Jou F. Bodgers, George H. Plant, James M. Johnston, ‘Zenas C. Robbins, Jobn G. Parke, yg ianne Retert 0. Balteman, cD ledceem . CORSON & MACARTNEY, Member Gb Fat Glory bullae Correspordents of Mcssrs. Moore ‘Schley, 80 Bankers and Dealers 10 Government Bonds, Ei Re