Evening Star Newspaper, January 29, 1898, Page 11

CASH Fortunesmiles CASH 2 again | oR GRE0IT.| on the patrons of this Great ‘CREDIT Hoi the signal for more special selling. More makers who were furnishing establishment. More special buying—that is willing’ to swap nearly two dollars worth of simon pure quality + for one of cash. Chamber Suites. Mahogany, Walnut, Birch, Parlor Suites. A floor full—of The Dining all the Room. samel or Oak—as elab- newest styles and patterns, ia phe ae ee including a superb line of We've a complete stock : t Gilt Suites—ail the prices of Tables, China Closets, ae, We can give you Buffets, Sideboards, Dining ete. We make it to your advantage to trade here. will appeal to you. abont double the reg- just ular value. Bedwear. Oak Dressers. Mattresses, Comforts, Blankets, Pillows, Springs Tietal Beds. Separate peees-not part | Blame, Eilers , fuses sele—execiiont for usec | Su. areed the best om. Elaborate and Plain De- with fron and brass beds. tainable—cheapest from a signs in Brass and Iron All kinds of woeds and Price standpoint. Beds. A multitude of dif- ferent styles and prices— but all wonderfully low. a Carpets. One of your most import- ant needs—and one of our most important lines. You will see mere kinds of Car- pets—more styles and pat- terns bere than in most eny four other stores. Most carefully selected for beauty end quality. We have all kinds of floor covering. Crockery Ware. Lots of folks don't know it. Everything that furnishes a house is to be found within these four walls. A fine assortment of Table and Totlet Ware, Cut- lery, Glass Ware, Enemel Iron Ware and Kitebom Utensils of all sorts. Stoves. Stoves and Rangos, big ones and litle ones—heat- ers and cookers. ‘The best patterns and most reliable makes — guaranteed te do their work well, We will set them up for you and we ¢ : you would like to have. HOUSE & HERRMANN, LIBERAL FURNISHERS, ; Corner Seventh and I Streets N. W. LOCALS. DERM headquarters last night, the animal being described as a “white poodie It be- longs to Mr. Barrars of 1716 Massachusetts avenue. we keep e e Eoetenetetettnectetetetetenetetetetetetetettnetntedetetet cy Money [Makes [on And This Tells How You Can Make Money. ERETOFORE the most profitable business and the easiest in which to embark (with sufficient amount of capital), has been the manufacture and sale of patent medicine; but there is now an improvement on that enter- prise in every way, both as to usefulness and as a big money- maker having great advantages over every other. It is a process of all-night inhalation by means of the Pillow Inhaler or Inhaling Pillow, for the cure of catarrh, bronchitis, asthma, grip, early consumption and diseases of the respiratory organs. It is a hafr pillow with reservoirs and mechanical arrange- ments which enables the user to breathe the fumes of medi- cated air (tar, carbolic acid, iodine, etc.), all night while sleep- ing as usual. There are no pipes or tubes or anything to get out of order. The secret of its power and success is in the long-continued application of the healing, soothing remedy, night after night, and the ease of its use. If inhaling by the old way for a few minutes at a time several times a day will relieve, what can be expected from inhating, say, 6 to 8 hours per day (or rather night)? : It is not an experiment, but has been tested for years, and several thousands have been sold. Se Seegeesengoegesooses Seasons see gon gen gba gee gee ogee geg HEMMER EMD MMM % ate ef ot aSoageasesRoagengengoege teeth athegeo Ta order to greatly enlarge the business. and to let all the people know that there is such a thing as will actually cure catarrh and the above named diseases, it is Proposed to sell at once 40 PREFERRED STOCK P. 8 PER CENT. This Steck Is offered fm shares of $5, at par, and as a special inducement to the early subscribers to this stock a bonus of an equal amount of the common stock will be slven free to those who subscribe for the frst $20,000 of the preferred stock, which amount Is now offered for sale. With this ample capital the Plilow Inhale: can be successfully put upon the mar- ket and made to pay large dividends to both the preferred and common stock. The officers and directors of the company are men well known in official and bus- iness circles. They are as follows: Senator WM. M. STEWA\ Mr. SAMUEL J. SP Mr. RICHARD B. a a en Mr. Mr. § Mr. 3. Mr. R. W. GATES, Mr. A.J Mr. CHARLES A. KRAM, Subscriptions for stock are to be _ for in eesy installments. ubscription Books Open Monday. Office hours, 8 to 5 and 7 to 10 p.m. For prospectus and pamphlet giving full and detailed information call on or write to Pillow Inhaler Company, fos teteteceoeeeteeitnoeteedeioioeaieian CONDENSED Nervous Weakness Young, Middle-aged, and O14 Suffering from A bicycle belonging to Mr. A. Stone of i a was taken last night from in front of 1205 13th street. Nervous Debility Complaint of the theft was made to the | set For shooting crap Judge Kimball today sent John Brown and John Lancaster, _— colored, to the workhouse for sixty ays. The team driven by Josehp Fowler, a cabman, who lives at 2136 I street north- west, ran away yesterday and at the cor- ner of 16th and M streets the vehicle was brought to a sudden stop by coming in contact with a tree. Fowler was ‘ht injured. eres It was Harvey J. and not Harry C., Southwick whom Judge Hagner ordered to pay alimony to his wife, Nora C. South- — as well as counsel fees and costs of si OR ANY WASTING DISEASES the result of Violation of the Hygienic Rules of Health, producing ORGANIC WEAKNESS and injuring the functions of both Mind and Body can be permanently restored to Strength, Vitality, and Nerve Power. Thousands of Young and Middle-aged Men, with Shattered Nerves and Exhausted Vitality, who had Tried in Vain theTreatment of Other Physicians until they had become Discouraged, Despairing, and Hopeless, have, by Applying to Us, Been Restored to Health, Strength, and Vigor. Che Columbia Medical Company (/acorporated. ) 1224 F St. N. W., Washington, D.C. REMARKABLE CURES Perfected ia Old Cases which have been —*_.-___- Institutes Suit for Divorce. A suit for divorce was today filed by Annie 8. Stevens, in Equity Court, against her husband, William G, Stevens. The plaintiff states that she was married March 7, 1889, in Alexandria. They lived together until July 28, 1892, one child having re- sulted from the marriage. She alleges or Unskilifully Treated. I> Wo Experimests or Failures. << Office Hours—10 to 8. 6 to 8. Sundays, 10 to 2. Consultation Free and Invited. A bill was filed in the Equity Court today a ze ae for the settlement of questions arising un- = = ————— der the will of the late Curtis B. Graham, If you wart anything, try an ad. in The] who @ied in March, 1890. Andrew B. Siar. If anybody has what you wish, you | Graham and Frederick W. Graham are the Bill get an answ trustees of the will. is ALENT) THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, JANUARY 29, 1898-24 PAGES. ALEXANDRIA B. F. Cook, AFFAIRS Olerk of Gas, Mysteriously Disappears. ALLEGED SHORTAGE IN HIS ACCOUNTS The Matter Officially Reported To- day to the Mayor. GENERAL AND PERSONAL Evening Star Bureau, No. 529 King street, Bell telephone No. 106, ALEXANDRIA, Va., January 29, 1898, R. Theodore Cook, clerk of the gas, mysteriously disappeared from the city Tuesday night, and his whereabouts are known only to a few of his immediate friends. He left a letter addressed to his mother, Mrs. Frank Cook, but the contents of this letter have not been made public. It is believed, however, to contain an ad- mission that he is short in his accounts, but to what extent is not known. There have been many rumors aficat, but those who are in a position to do so will not con- firm or deny them. Some weeks ago Chairman Uhler of the finance committee introduced a resolution at the meeting of the city council, calling upon the superintendent of the gas works and the clerk of gas to make a report of the affairs at the works, showing receipts and expenditures. The report of Mr. Cook, the clerk, was handed in at the meeting Tuesday night, but owing to the pressure of business and the indorsement made on the report in the board of aldermen, the matter was referred to the committee on Nght and nothing further was thought of it. It has developed, however,-that in this report Mr. Cook claimed to have paid over to the city treasury about $1,600 more than had actually been turned in. This, together with the unexplained disappear- ance of Mr. Cook, has caused the belief in the minds of many that he is at least in that amount short in his accounts, and, as @ matter of fact, it may prove to be heav- jer when a complete examination of the books of the gas works shall have been made by an expert. It is not definitely decided what action will be taken by the city authorities in the matter, but a Star reporter was informed that already four gentlemen—Messrs. Jno. H. Strider, James Mansfield, ‘Doc’ Cook- ley and J. H. Raines—had announced them- selves as candidates for the office should it become vacant. The city council will fill the vacancy should one occur. The committee on light has reported to the mayor the fact that the discrepancy exists in the report of the clerk of gas. Mayor Simpson told a Star reporter this afternoon that he would take action in the matter early Monday morning. Friends Make Good the Shortage. The friends of Mr. R. T. Cook at 2:30 o'clock today deposited with the city treas- urer $1,568 to make up for the amount of the alleged shortage. Incandescent Light Question. The matter of placing an incandescent light plant at the electric light works and making such other improvements as will put the plant on a paying basis has been the subject of geheral discussion since the meeting of council Tuesday night. It ap- pears to be the general opinion that such steps should be taken at once as will place Alexandria in the list of up-to-date cities, certainly so far as its lighting facilities are concerned. When the present plant was put in ten years ago it was promised that incandescent lights should follow, and they have, it is demonstrated, been’ following ever since, but have not as yet caught up. There has been some talk of leasing the works, or else renting current from some outside corporation, but ft 4s -contended that if others can-make money out of it the city can. Mr. J. M. Hill, manager of the opera house, has made application to the city council for permission to put in incan- descent lamps, and others have done the same thing, but no definite action has ever been taken. Since the matter has reached its present state it is hoped by the citizens generally that ere long any one wanting in- candescent lights can obtain them. “Why,” said a prominent citizen this morning, “even the dives at Jackson City are lighted by incandescent lamps, yet we, in a city of twenty thousand inhabitants, cannot get them.” Resignation Accepted. ‘At the recent meeting in Richmond of the trustees of the Episcopal Theological Sem- inary the board conveyed to Rev. C. Walk- er, D. D., the present dean and professor of stematic divinity, their appreciation of his great worth, but thinking his infirmi- ties, by reason of age, were so many, they resolved to accept his resignation, to take effect at the end of the present session, and to offer him such pecuniary ald as their means justify. They expressed re- gret at being obliged to take this step, the infirmities of his age making it impossible to do otherwise. Tax Assessment Corrected. In the corporation court in the matter of the petition of Julia G: Chapman, execu- trix of Mary D. Gregory, deceased, to cor- rect an ment of taxes on $15,000 of securities, based upon a report of A. W. Sinclair, examiner of records, it was or- dered that the assessment be corrected, end that the applicant be exonerated from payment of said tax. Old Dominion Boat Club. There was a largely attended meeting of the Old Dominion Boat Club Thursday night, at which steps were taken looking to reorganization and rebuilding its boat heuse, which was destroyed by fire last Zune. The club got $3,000 insurance and own the ground on which the boat house was located. Braddock Row Deserted. The old row of business places in the Braddock House will shortly be deserted. Wm. H. May & Son are moving to the corner of King and Lee streets, the West- ern Union Telegraph Company will move to a building on King street between Fair- fax and Royal; the Adams Express Com- pany will transfer to the McBurney bulld- ing, at the corner of King and Washington streets, and, it is said, the Postal Tele- graph Company will also get new quarters. General and Personal Notes. The Alexandria Shoe Company has been incorporated by the legislature. The Misses French are visiting friends in Baltimore. Mr. Joe Lambert, who is ill in St. Louis, is said to be improving. Miss Mollie Herndon has returned from a visit to friends in Leesburg. Mr. John A. Marshall has returned from Hot Springs, Va. The “smoker” given by O'Kane Council, Catholic Benevolent Union, at the Young Men’s Sodality Lyceum was a great suc- cess, arid all hands enjoyed a delightful evening. Mr. Jos. S. Heinsler of Baltimore was the principal speaker of the evening. Refreshments were sérved. There was a large delegation present from Washington. In the police court this morning Mayor Simpson disposed of the following cases: Eugene Cross, charged with assisting a fugitive from justice, was dismissed; Richard White, charged with jumping on moving electric trains, was fined $2.50. There was a largely attended meeting of Mount Vernon Council, Daughters of America, last night. . Thomas Dixon, jr., will deliver a lecture on “Fools” at the Opera House to- it. Rev. J. T. Williams of the M. B. Church will deliver a sermon tomorrow night on “The Calamities of the Jews and Their Maryelous Preservation as a Nation.” NAS! ‘ola On BOY GaN Sine oa ate Our ““‘Woo- Sectces ta, Wy wml for 18 ets) JAY GOULD, 421 9th st. ie A DISTINGUISHED DIVINE. Dr. John Henry Now Visit! ‘ashington._ Dr. John Henry Warrows, the distin- guished Chicago divine, who has gained such fame as an orator, is the guest of Rev. Dr. Teunis-Hamlin of the Church of the Covenant, where he will predch to- morrow, both at{the morning and after- WITHOUT A DECISION Considering the Chicage Railwa noon services. Tdmorrow evening Dr. Bar- rows will address the congregation at the Rev. John Heury Barrows. New York Avenue Presbyterian Church, and on Monday morning at 10 o'clock he will address ministers and others at the Fourth Presbyterian Church, on #th street near G. Dr. Barrows ts one of the most eminent of American clergymen. He has made a world-wide reputation as a lecturer, and his fervid rhetoric and rich imagery, his polished style and splendid eloquence combine to make him inspiring to an un- usual degree. Dr. Barrows, as is,well kmown, organized and carried to success the great parliament of religions, held in connection with the world’s Columbian exposition at Chicago. Since then he has been in India, and spoken to immense crowds at all the’ chief cities. His powerful eloquence carried cheer and courage to every missionary in India, and the expectations over the fulfill- ment of his mission to that country are being realized every day. His lectures have placed him in the front rank of platform speakers, those on John Stuart Mill, Rem- brandt, Samuel Adams, “America, or Chris- tlanity’ in National Life,” having received particularly high praise. Dr. Barrows is now giving three months of his time, without compensation, and bearing his own expenses, to speaking in the principal cites of the country of the conditions of India and Christianity there. He is a young man, in the early 40's, and it was said of him several years ago by the Revue Des Deux Mondes, that he “combined the ardor of the French tem- Perament with the sang froil and perse- verence of the Anglo-Saxon.” ——S DEATH OF MRS. JANVIER. A Highly Esteemed Lady Passes Away at a Venernble Age. Mrs. Margaret Barr Janvier died this morning at 11 o'clock at the residence ot her daughter, Mrs. Henry Nicholson, 125 C street southeast at the venerable age of ninety years. Mrg, Janvier was the widow of the late BenjaminyA. Janvier, who was for many years a clerk in the Post Office Depariment and prominent in the social and church circles ef the city in ante- bellum days. Mus. Janvier was a woman of remarkable character and brilliant intel- lect. She was w4dely,known and exceed- ingly popular in fier oung days, and her estimable qualitieS caused her to be held in high esteem by ail who knew her. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Nicholson and Mrs: Forsyth; wife of Capt. Forsyth of the army. ‘The, arrangements for the funeral have not been completed. THE COURTS. Equity Couns: Nd» I—Justice Cox. Keleher .agt. Kelehgr; sale finally con- firmed and. cause,referred to auditor, Mac- cubbin agt. Shoemaker; “aliditor’s report ratified. In re\Johanna“Brosanan, Charles A. Kosche, Maty A. Sloan, Aug wcod, Geo. W.’ Jones and Hatlet ingutsitions’in lu agt. Shoemaker; decree of January amended. : Circuit Court No. 1—Justice Cole. Byrnes agt. Whiteseil et al.; judgment by default against Johnson. Gates agt. Belt Railway Company et al.; motions for a new trial overruled and judgment. Cireuit Court 2—Justice McComas. Duffy agt. Belt Railway Company; mo- ticn for new trial‘granted. National Ex- press and Transfer ‘Company agt. Morris; Gemurrer to defendant's eighth plea sus- tained. Criminal Court No. 1—Chief Justice Bing- am. United States agt. Burley Gillam, as- rault with intent ‘to kill; defendant’ sen- tenced te New Jersey state prison for two years. United States agt. John Brown, housebreaking: months. United States agt. Charles Rob- fison, housebreaking; sentenced to reform school. United States agt. Harry Thomas, Go.; sentenced to New Jersey state prison for oue yea* and a day. United States agt. William Whitfield, larceny from the person; sentenced to New Jersey state prison for two years. United States agt. Eliza Qualls, forgery; defendant withdraws plea of guilty and pleads pot guilty. Unitea States agt. Otto P. "Smith, false pretenses, recognizance, $00. taken, with Lewis 8. Smith as surety. Criminal Court No. 2—Justice Bradley. R. Lewis & Co. agt. Wm. H. Thomas; judgment on verdict. Probate Court—Justice Cox. Estate of Wm. Kenney; will filed. Estate of Christopher C. Augur; assent filed. Es- tate of Theo. V. Wadskier; will returned with commission executed. Estate of Hen- ry Kottman; receipt filed. Estate of Adele ©. W. Rynex; will admitted to probate and letters of administration c. t. a. granted to Richard C. Rynex; bond, $1,000. Estate of Miranda Bailey; petition for probate of will liled. Estate of James K Watt; will filed. —__-—_—_ Pockets im Skirts. ‘To the Editor of The Evening Star: Now that Judge Scott of the Police Court has scttled the law to be, that the District Ccmmissioners have the right to prevent accidenis by punishing wheelmen for going or. the streets with low handle bars, it is the proper time to ask the Commissioners to act on similar matters which possess importance. Here is one of them: Ladies are in the habit of going shopping without pockets in their skirts and carrying their pocket books in ‘they hands, for want of any other placajito@barry them. Hence, many crimes of § book snatching. These crimes ¥¢i : regulation forbiddin penalty of 2 fi pear on the si pockets. If it is the prevent accident ®%,, to prevent crime January 28, 1508. wrtiorl, it is their duty us have the edict. prevented by a ny woman, under a Bless than $5, to ap- in-a skirt without IN THE HOUSE DISTRICT COMMITTEE Incorporators of the Masonic Tem- ple Association. OTHER LOCAL MATTERS Z Sook Re The House District committee spent two hours today discussing the bill to consoli- date the Eckington, Belt Line and other railways. No conclusion was reached. The discussion developed a strong sen- timent in the committee in opposition to favorably reporting the bill until provision is made for the payment of the withheld deposits and urpaid wages of the employes of the Belt Line. Chairman Babcock is holding out strenu- ously in behalf of the employes, and has strong support in the committee. Masonie Temple Association. The incerporators of the Masonic Temple Association propesed by the bill introduced in the House yesterdzy, and published in The Star, are the following: James A. Sample of the Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia; R. B. Donaldson of Federal Ledge, No. 1; Thomas F. Gibbs of Colum- bia Lodge, No. 3: Isaac Birch of Potomac Lodge, No. 5; Henry Orth of Lebanon Ledge, No. 7; E. H. Chamberlin of New Jerusalem Lodge, No. 9; Martin R. Thorp of Hiram Lodge, No. 10; Jesse W. Lee, jr. of St. John’s Lodge, No. 11; Richard C. Lewis of National Lodge, No. 12; William H. Baum of Washington Centennial Lodge, No. 14; Wallace H. Hills of Benjamin B. French Lodge, No. Samuel R. Bond of Dawson Lodge, No. 16; A. W. Johnson of Harmony Lodge, No. 17; Robert Cook of Lafayette Lodge, No. 19; George W. Baird of Hope Lodge, No. 20; B. W. Murch of George C. Whiting Lodge, No. 2. C. Johnson of Pentalpha Lodge, 23; George W. Balloch of Stansbury Lodge, No. 24. Matthew Trimble of the Grand Chapter of the District of Columbia; Allisen Nailor, iv., of Columbia Chapter, No. 1; John R- Garrison of Washington Chapter, Jchn H. Oleott of Mt. Vernon Chapter, 5 3; Walker of Eurcka Chapter, No. 4; George W. Evans of Lafayette Chapter, 5; W. F. R. Phillips of Mt. Horeb Chapter, No. 7; S. C. Palmer of Potomac Chapter, No 8; Abram Frey of Brightwoo4 Chapter, No. John C. Haney of Hiram Chapter, No. 10; E. G. Davis of the Grand Commandery of the District of Columbia; Heward Perry of Washington Command- ery, No. 1; J. H. Small, jr., of Columbia Commandery, No. Samuel M. Yeatman of Potomac Commandery, No. Thomas Scmerville of DeMolay Mounted Command- ery, No. 4; H. K. Simpson of Mithras Lodge of Perfection, J. A. Lacey of Orient Lodge of Perfection, William Oscar Roome of Evangelist Chapter Rose Croix, Charles T. Caldwell of Robert De Bruce Council of Kadosh and Mark D. Brainard, sr., of Al- bert Pike Consistory of the Order of Free and Accepted Masons of the District of Cclumbia. Spaces for Sale of Produce. Mr. Babcock has introduced in the House a resolution authcrizing the Commission- ers to lay off and mark in convenient spaces the sidewalk on the south side of B stre2t north between 7th and 13th streets west, and the sidewalk on the north side of said B street north between 10th and 12th streets west, which spaces, with the abutting fifteen feet of the carriage ways of the street, may be used for th> sale of country produce. The Commissioners are authorized to as- sign the spaces to farmers, gardeners or truckmen selling produce of their own raising: Provided, That a clear passage- ‘way not less than four feet wide for pedes- trians shall be left on the said sidewalk. No charge, license fee or assessment of any kind, except 10 c2nts for singie teams or 15 cents for double teams for the occupancy of a space on a market day and the even- ing previous thereto, shail be levied by the Commissioners upon any farmer or pro- ducer of vegetables bringing the same to market for occupying a space with or without horses and wagons or carts used in bringing such vegetables ur provisions to the market. The Commissioners are authorized to ap- point such watchmen as may be necessary for carrying out the provisions of this act, at a salary not exceeding $15 per month, payable monthly, whose duty it shall be to collect the charges herein provided for, to keep the space clean and in a sanitary coulition, and to watch and protect the contents of the wagons belonging to the farmers; and that the charges collected under the provisions of this act shall p> applied for the payment of the salary of the watchmen and to defray the cust of keeping the spaces clean. Amending Railway Charter. Mr. Richardson of Tennessee has intro- duced a bill In the House amending the charter of the District of Columbia Subur- ban railway and fixing the route of the ad as follows: eginning at the dividing line between the District of Columbia and the state of Maryland, on the Bladensburg road, and running thence along that road to Florida avenue; thence southwesterly, by double track on Maryland avenue, to 12th street east; thence south on 12th street cast to A street north. “Also beginning at the junction of Bun- ker Hili road and 12th street in Brook- land, and running south on 12th street to Dahigren circle; thence by such lines as may be authorized by said Commissioners to Mount Olivet road at its intersection with 12th street east extended. “Also on Mount Olivet road trom Bladens- burg road to 12th street east extended; thence on 12th street extended to Florida avenue; thence on 12th street east to its intersection with Maryland avenue. “Also beginning at the junction of Em- peria and 24th streets in Langdon, on 24th and Cincinnati streets to 22d street; thence on 22d street and Chapel road to Baltimore street; thence on Baltimore street to 18th street; also on Chapel road from Baltimore street to Bladensburg road by single track.” : 2+ Restoring Oil Paintings. Probably in no other practical branch of art has there been such marked improve- ment recently than in that which is de-| voted to the renovation and rehabilitation of old oil paintings. Some of the master- Pieces of the world have been, as well known, reclaimed from the grave of neglect and restored to a good semblance of their original beauty by the crude methods in ancestors, that, by reason pf time, neglect, abuse or accident, have lost all semblance to their original selves. To such a visit to Mr. McCreery, at Veerhof’s Art Gal- lery, on F street, will prove advisable. Mr. McCreary is peculiarly expert and success- ful in the restoration of old pictures such a8 those described, and there are sume re- ™arkable é g @ : 11 THE MAYOR OF LYNN. Paine’s Celery Compound Never Fails to Invigorate Him When Worn Out. Mayor Ramsdell is again mayor of Lynn. Two years igo he was elected by the combined People’s party, Democratic and Citizens’ Reform party. He was again nominated by acclamation by the Democrats to succeed himself as mayor of the Wells & Richardson Co., Burlington, Vt. Gentlemen:—A previous experience with Paine's celery compound, as a restorer of exhausted en- ergy, induced me recently to take ft again, the many duties of the m: office having taxed my slight physical resources greatly. I made no mis. busy modern city, and was again elected by a{ take. In one week I found my appetite improved, fectas Soiaiy das aemta the fecling of weartness disappearing and my on 9 | Rerves becoming steadier. Paine's celery com- Saree Sere © Seven Mich seein <> | ccsel ban thas toes & friend Se. thas of Sant, Ged legitimate reward of bie ability and his fearless- ness in defending bis opinions. He has never nes- {tated to declare his convictions in public, nor has he been slow to espouse the cause of the shoe- makers and other wage earners. In 1894 he was candidate of the People’s party for Congress. A hard worker, a conscientious officlal, Mayor Rams- dell has more than once been pushed to the limit of his strength. At such times of extreme nervous tension and overwork he bas saved himself from breaking down by taking Paine’s celery compound. Mayor Ramsdell’s honest opinion of this great remedy cannot be mistaken by any one who reads his letter that follows: I like to say a word for a friend. Traly sours, WALTER L. RAMSDELL. Nov. 5, 1807. In every city, iy business houses, banks, news- paper offices—wherever the frietion of worry Ie werring out the nerves aud reducing the nutrition of the body, Paine’s celery compound is proving 1 inestimable value. It Invariably insures sound sleep, and thus gives the overstrung uerves their natural rest; it corrects a constipated habit that so commonly goes with sedentary occupations, and frees the blood of polsonous humors, that at some time or other develop into grave disease, Marriage Certificate Returns. ‘To the Editor of The Evening Star: ‘The present marriage law went into effect June 13, 1896. From that date to December 31, 1897, the records of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia show that 3,989 marriage licenses ‘were issued. Of these licenses. there are 248 to which no return has been made by the clergyman or other person officiating, as required by law, un- der penalty of a fine of from $50 to $250. By “return” is meant the report to the clerk, showing that the ceremony was performed. As very few persons back out of an engagemeat after the license has been issued, it is fair to presume that all, or nearly all, of the 248 unreturned licenses represent violations of the law, and if the minimum fine were collected in each case the revenue derived would amount to $12,400, enough to pay for a new Police Court ‘building, which is badly needed. No argument is needed to show how im- portant it is to be able to obtain record evidence of a marriage. Few complaints bave been made on account of violations of the license law, either because the law is not generally understood, or because per- sons interested do not take the trouble to ascertain whether the recorls in their own cases are complete, or because they hesi- tate to accuse clergymen of being law- breakers. Prior to June 13, 1896, there was no penalty whatever for fatlure to return a marriage lcense, and the records of that period show that some ministers do not always obey the law and “practice what they preach.” The minister who considers that his duty is entirely performed when he inspects the license and pockets the fee will continue FOR SALE—On easy terms, the above ins, f residence of the of Winchester, Va., lecated on Picci, at., Winchester; commod! spacious groands. photograph ond MS AVIRETT, Farmer: Convention. The Montgomery county farmers’ con- vention will hold its twenty-sixth annual meeting at the Sandy Spring Lyceum on Tuesday, February 1, commencing at 10 a.m. After the reports of committees continued from last meeting, the following questions will be discussed: First—Sugar from sugar beets and the adaptability of Maryland to the interest, by B. F. Saylor, beet sugar ex- pert, Department of Agriculture. Second— What is the best system of road manage- ment? by E. T. Harrison, division of road to furnish grist for the divorce mill by Department of Agriculture. Third marrying every strange couple"that comes . by H. J. Patterson, Muryland along. Station After each addre A man tinder twenty-one years of age or a woman under eighteen cannot marry without the consent of the father or guard- ian. Under the present law the mother’s opinion is of no consequence, unless the father is dead. The theory of the law is that a married wornan should have no opinion contrary to that of her husband— an excellent idea if It could be enforced. A simple calculation shows that the mar- riage Heenses are now in the ratio of 16 returned to 1 not returned. Superstitious people will bear in mind that this result of the marriage law of 1806 could hardly have been due to the free silver campaign of that year. Nor should we be influenced by another coincidence, which is that, al- lowing for the ravages of death ‘and divorce, the silver weddings outnumber the gold weddings 16 to 1, but Bryan ts not responsible for that, either. January 28, 1898. THOMAS W. GILMER. opportunity will be given for general dis- cussion of the several questions. > “Want” ads. in The Star pay because they bring answers. Lee Se Butterworth Memorial Services. The memorial services of the late Ben- jamin Butterworth will be held tomorrow evening at the Calvary Baptist Church. Assistant Secretary of the Intertor Thomas Ryan will preside, and there will doubt- less be a very large attendance represent- ing the thousands to whom the lamented gentleman had endeared himself. A limited number of the seats in the church will be reserved, for the immediate friepds of the late Mr. Butterworth and of his family. Those remaining unoccupied at 7:25 p.m. will be thrown open to the public. Who Has the Oldest Sewing Machine? We will give one hundred latest in even exchange for an equal number : i any make, now in family use. Awards to be decided from ji sent to us before March 1, 1898. The new machines will in 30 days thereafter. é All you have to do is to send this information. location of residence ; -office {3s etry tumber, (6) ant oftime details in this exact order on a postal nothing else on the. the This is no _ A new “Singer” given in exchange