Evening Star Newspaper, January 31, 1898, Page 10

LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Academy of Music. “Shannon of the Sixth. Bijou Theater—High-class Specialties. Columbia Theater.—“A Paris Model.” Grand Opera House.—Hyde’s Comedians and Helene Mora. Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—The Masqueraders. Lafayette Square Opera House.—Mr. John Drew in “A Marriage of Convenience.” New National Theater.—Mr. Otis Skinner fr. “Prince Rudolph.” Gay —_>——_ EXCURSIONS TOMORROW, Steamer Samuel J. Pentz for Glymont and intermediate landings at 9:30 a.m. Steamer Newport News for Norfolk and Fertress Monroe at 7 p.m. Steamer Harry Randall for Colonial Beach and river landings at 7 a.m. Trains leave 13% street and Pennsylvania avenué for Arlington hourly from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Trains leave 13%; street and Pennsylvania avenue for Mount Vernon at 6:30, 10:05, 11 a.m., 12:05, 2:05, 3, 4 and 4:15 p.m. as TENDER, JUICY, SPRING LAMB, with green peas and fresh mint for sauce, and Carolina roe shad, are some of the new rivals at J. C. Walker's Boston Market, 1711-13 Pa. ave. This market is headquar- ters for epicur: supplies. ‘Tomorrow—February Munsey—Sc.—at the BON MARCHE. —— KENNY'S DRY ROASTED COFFEES. Highest quality, lowest prices. Pure sugars sold at cost; 8 city stores. Cc. D, KENNY. ——— es Subscribe fer Pillow Inhaler stock. SPRING LAMB. Canada Mutton, New York Roast Beef and Delmonico Steak. JOHN R. KELLY, 9th st. Wing, Center mk: ‘orned Beel a specialty. er heen Have you seen proposition of Pillow In- haler Co.? —— ORIENTAL RUGS AT PRIVATE SALE. You can buy choice oriental rugs at less than auction prices while E. Taminosian ie exhibiting his celebrated collection at the Houghton Co.'s store, 1214 F. es A new thing—Piliow Inhaler investment. ——— IF YOUR TIN ROOF LEAKS After this snow storm send to Shedd & Bro., 432 9th st., and have it put in order. —s See 8 per cent investment of Pillow In- haler Co. Feb. Munsey, 8c. BON MARCHE. CITY AND DISTRICT. AMENDING THE LAW. Police Court Writs to Be Executed by United States Marshal. The giving of bonds in the Police Court in certain cases has long been a farce, it is claimed, so far as their enforcement is con- cerned, and to remedy the defect the Dis- trict Commissioners have transmitted to Congress the draft of a bill “to require certain writs to be directed to and exe- cuted by the marshal of the District of Columbia.” The judges of the Police Court earnestly recommend the enactment of the bill, which provides that hereafter all writs of fieri facias or other writs of execution on judgments issued by the Police Court shall be directed to and executed by the marshal of the District of Columbia. of the proposed “There is quite a large class of cases arising under the laws, as, for instance, vagrants, suspicious characters and many others. where, upon conviction, the only penalty that can be imposed is requiring the defendant to give bond for good be- havior, and, in defauit, sending him to the work house for a time not to exceed six months. The giving of these bonds has be- come a farce, for there {fs no Way to en- force them except by the long and ex- pensive process of a bill in equity. As a result, it is very easy for any one to get a bondsman and immediately upon his re- lease the old life is resumed, and arrest of such defendants does not mean the sup- Pression of ...e wrongful life, but the pay- ment of $5 or $10 to some one to go on the bond. To remedy this defect I am anxious that a law shas be enacted requiring the marshal to execute all processes and writs of every Kind which may be directed to him by the Police Court ee rest of Y. M. C. A. Building. in the interest of the Y. M. ‘s held last night at the First Con- jonal Church. A. 8. Taylor discussed the reasons why there should be a new building h Mr. H. O. Hines took up the eh ed when the pnal work prope new building shall be completed. An ad- dress was made by Mr. Charles F. Nesbit. Secretary Multer made the principal ad- dress of the evening. It was illustrated with a large number of stereopticon views of the »ssoctatién buildings in this and other countries. Chicago has a muagnifi- cent structure worth $1,600,000 and twelve branch buildings. New’ York has a $900,- O00 building, and intends to build a better eignteen branch_ buildings to Portland, Ore., a = have structures except Wash- Fashingion will be bebind until it ure worth $25,000, Fietures were shown of Y ings in Honolulu, Tokio, Japan, and Cape Town, Africa. ——— There's a “Glad-I'm Here” Expression on the stream of faces as they go march- ing through our store. Those popular 5-Ib. butter have been reduced to F. Oyster, 900 Pa. ave.—Advt. a = Colambia Lodge Anniversary. ‘The thirteenth anniversary of Columbia Ledge, Independent Order ef the Sons of Benjamin, was celebrated by a banquet Jest evening at th: Hotel Lawrence. Ladies greced the cecasion by their pres- ence, which was something of an innova- tion in the lodge custom. The committee iu charge of the banquet wer> M. Notes, chairman; 3. Einstein, H. Sackerman, H. Braun and I. Operberg. Mr. Notes was the toastmasier, and the following made speeches: 3S. W. Augen- stein, vice president of the lodge, whose theme was “American Citizenship and Equality; Samuel Einstein, deputy Dis- trict grand commander, “Our Order;” H. Sackerman, the “Ladies’ Lodge.” Others who spoke were H. Braun, H. B>rnheimer, president of the lodge; H. Michaelis, finan- cial secretary; I. Openberg, treasurer; M. Uliman, recording secretary, and W. M. Bornheim, past presid>nt. Several of the lads present were called on, and Mrs. S. Einstein, Mrs. J. W. Hechinger, Mrs. H. Braun, Mrs. S. Guggenheimer, Mrs. J. Levy and Mrs. W. M. Bornheim responded. == Makes All Shoes Waterproof. Georges’ “Black Swan” Oil Blacking makes shoes waterproof. At J. J. Georges & Son's, 1115 Pa. ave.—Ad ee Bitten by a Dog. Charles Murray, thirteen years old, was attacked and severely bitten by a dog be- longing to Mr. Blunden of No. 71 Pierce street about 11 o'clock yesterday morning. The boy was in the rear of Mr. Blundon’s résidence at the time. He was so badly in- jured that Dr. Bradfield was sent for to dress his wounds. He was afterward sent to the home of his parerts, on Lincoln avenue. oe All the Tulips You Want, And lilies of the valk too, Sbe. doz.; at Gude's, 1224 F.—Ad gees Only « Pair Gloves. A young colored man burglarized the Tome of Mr. Joseph Zeh, No. 2108 G street northwest, about 11:45 o'clock Saturday night, but succeeded in getting away with only a pair of gloves. He was seen in the kitchen by Mrs. Zeh after he had forced open the rear window. She attempted to hold him until assistance reached her, but was unsuccessful. Se eS Funeral of Miss Zantziuger. Funeral services were held this afternoon at the Metropolitan M. E. Church, 4% and C streets northwest, over the remains of Miss Fannie Zantzinger, daughter of Har- Fiet A. and the late William C. Zantzinger. TRUSTEES TAKE ACTION ir. W. H. Power in School Board Disposes of the Question of As- sessments Upon Teachers, Investigating Complaint that Contri- butions to the N. E. A. Convention Fand Were Made Compulsory. There was a meeting of the board of school trustees Saturday afternoon at the Franklin school building. The meeting was held to investigate the report that the teachers of the city had -been assessed the sum of $1,500 in gross to help defray the expenses of the coming convention of the National Educational Association, to as- semble here in July. There were present of the membership, besides President Whelpley, Messrs. Brown, Richardson, Barnard, Harries, Wilson, Dr. Hazen and Mrs. Tullock. When Superintendent Powell was called upon he arose to make an explanation. He said that, as a matter of fact, he had noth- ing to do with the matter. He was not on the committee of finance, he stated, and therefore none of the responsibility for what had been done could rest on __ his shoulders. The idea that he had made any assessment, he declared, was érroneous. So far as he was able to learn, the heads of the departments had arranged the plan of securing contributions from the teach- ers. At the suggestion of Superintendent Powell, Mr. A. T. Stuart, chairman of the finance committee, and supervising princi- pal of the third division, appeared before the board to explain how the $1,500 should be contributed by the teachers. Mr. Stuart’s Statement. Mr. Stuart sald that after it had been agreed the sum named should be raised among the teachers, different methods of procuring it were talked of by the com- mittee. It was finally decided that the most equitable and acceptable plan would be to have the teachers contribute ac- cording ‘to the salaries they received, show- ing them how little they might contribute and at the same time raise the required amount. This plan was adopted, but not unanimously, and it was decided to ask the teachers to contribute one-fifth of 1 per cent of their salaries, so that a $400 teach- er would contribute 80 cents, and a teacher who drew more money would be increased in proportion. It was decided to take ad- vantage of the existing organization in the schools to raise the amount, and the supervising principals were requested to submit the matter to their teachers. It was to be distinctly stated that these were to be voluntary contributions, and those who were unable to give were to be pro- tected. Mr. Stuart's teachers received the request without any objections, but he was unable to state whether or not they had many objections after the request, and he thought that all the supervising principals had received good responses to the propo- sition, the full amount having been almost immediately subscribed in the fourth divis- fon. Mr. Stuart said he realized that the plan was open to criticism, and suggested that if it outraged public sentiment, the board of trustees direct its suspension, but at the same time issue an exhortation to teachers to come forward, take hold and make the convention 2 success. Mr. Stuart read the letter that he had sent to the prin- cipat of the Normal School, asking for con- tributions. Adverse Comment. Mr. George H. Harries secured the floor. He stated that while there might not have been the slightest idea of compulsion in the plan proposed of coliecting the money, he did not think the scheme was a proper one. To his mind, he said, it was not right for a superior to approach a subordinate and ask for subscriptions. “I shall not perm!t any man to say,” he sald, “that the teachers of the public schoois of Washington shall give $1,500. The proportion is too large, even if there was no objection to the principle of the plan, for 1,000 teachers, out or 290,000 in- habitants of this city, to be asked to raise $1,500 of a total of $10,000 to entertain this convention unless every one concerned is consulted.” Resolutions Introduced. Mr. Wilson offered a resolution provided that as “it appears to the board of trustees that the method adopted in fhe matter of soliciting subscriptions to the fund for the expense incident to the coming convention of the National Educational Association has led to criticism, and has been appar- ently construed by some as in the na- ture of a compulsory assessment upon them, such proceedings, if the same justi- fied such construction, do not meet with the approval of this board, believing, as we Go, that the entire corps of teachers, recog- nizing the great benefits which will result to the cause of education, not only gener- ally and locally, but individually, to those engaged in the profession by the assem- blage of such a convention in our city, will naturally and of their own free choice con- tribute to this worthy object according to their own measure of ability.” ~ Mr. Barnard offered a substitute for Mr. Wilson's resolution, to the effect that, as “the impression has been created among some of the teachers that in some way some of the school authorities have under- taken to make an assessment against them proportioned to their salaries for the Na- tional Educational Association; and, as no such action has been or can be taken by any one having any authority in any way to compel the teachers te make contribu- tions for this purpose, it is the sense of this board that no action by it is necessary in the premises at this time; and, further, that this boaru recognizes the importance of the meeting of the said Educational As- gpciation in this city, and that the same ill appeal to all citizens in such way as to induce voluntary subscriptions suffictent to properly entertain said association.” These resolutions were discussed at some length. Mr. Stuart declared that if there Was any blame in the matter, it should rest entirely on the financial committee. Four members of the board thought the action of the committee should not be con- demned and that it should be permitted to continue the work of soliciting subscrip- tions. Idea of the Board. A resolution was offered by Mr. Har- ries, which was in substance that the idea of the board of school trustees was that school officials should not solicit contribu- tions from teachers. This precipitated an- other lengthy discussion, and finally a vote was reached upon the resolutions. Mr. Barnard’s resolution was carried by a vote of 6 to 3. Mr. Harries’ resolution was then put and carried by a vote of 5 to 4. It was “that in the opinion of this board the solicitation or collection of contribu- tions from school teachers to the National Eucational Association fund, or solicita- tion as to membership in the National Edu- cational Association, should not be en- gaged in by any school official.” Mr. Wilson thought that the attitude of the board might be misconstrued .as being not friendly toward the convention, and General Harries offered a resolution, which was carried almost unanimously, and the meeting then adjourned. The resolution of- fered by Mr. Harries was: “That the board of school trustees re- affirm its indorsement of and Its interest in the approaching convention of the Na- tional Educational Association, and pledges itself to do all in its power to make the cenvention a success,” Mill Now Contribute. To the Fditor of The Evening Sta The teachers who decidedly objected to paying “‘one penny” under coercion. (I use the word advisedly) will now open their pocketbooks and contribute even more than the assessment, if it be necessary. Just let the finance committee state how much more money is needed, and I think it will be made up by voluntary contribu- tions. ‘The teachers fully appreciate the stasd taken by the trustees. It effectually prevents any future attempts at coercion of inferiors by superiors. A TEACHER. January 30, 1898. pie SSeS Resignat and Appointment. ‘The resignation of Gilbert P. Ritter as chairman in the sewer division has been accepied ty the District Commissioners, to take ‘effect the 2ist instant, and W. R. Goss has been appointed chainman on the temporary roll, at $2.25 a day, vice Ritter, to take effect the 20th instant. fi THE EVENING STAR, MONDAY, JANUARY 31, 1898—14 PAGES A Reply to Mr. Ballinger. To the Editor of The Evening Star: The dictum of Mr. M. A. Ballinger of 1808 Clifton street, published in Saturday's Star, in which he veices so authoritatively the views of the citizens of Columbia Heights, Mount Pleasant, Meridian Hill and Lanier Heights, makes uncommonly @pplicable the casual reply of Job to the Tdy wisdom of one of his comforters— “No doubt but ye are the people, and wis- dom shall die with you.” I should be sorry to belizve that Mr. Bal- linger repreeents any one save himself in the views on the proposed railroad exten- sions he has so prolifically favored a suf- fering peopl2 with of late, for, drained of its verbal dilution, the residuum is so es- sentially selfish that I should with reluc- tance concede him many, if, indeed, ,any, sympathizers. Mr. Ballinger resides within one squar2 of the lath street car line. He is reason- ably well provided with rapid transit fa- cilities. His position is that unless Con- gress will grant a franchise to the Metro- Folitan railroad to run through Mount Pleesant, and, incidntally, within a few steps of his residence, he opposes and will oppose the granting of any transit fa- cilities whatever to the unfortunate deni- zens of Mount Pleasant and its vicinily. It may be well to brizfly state the actual conditions confronting those of us who re- side in these particular suburbs. At pres- ent we are totally without railroad facil- ities west of 14th street and north and east of 18th street and Columbia road. The Capital Traction Company is anxious, not, I taks it fcr granted, for the benefit of the dear public, to build immediately an extension to its 14th street line to 17th street and Howard avenue, affording us a very considerable relief. This territory is »now dir2ctly tributary to the Capital Trac- tion Company. The Metropolitan company comes in with a proposition to extend its 9M street line, running over 13th street for @ major part of the way, a route opposed both by the Commissioners and the citizens residing on that strzet, to Lydecker ‘e- nue. From that point it asks the right to run either over the loop asked for by the Capital Traction Company or over a double track on Howard avenue to Piney Branch road, not at this time, but at some indefin- ite future datz, when a street shall be cpened and graded through the Mattingly tract, which lies between 1éth and 1lith streets. Now Mr. Ballinger asserts that he has the written permission for a right of way through this tract for the tracks of the Metropolitan railroad, but notwithstanding this fact the Metropolitan company does not propose in its bill to avail itself of this right until this street is opened and graded. Inasmuch as the Commissioners have no authority for, and as far as I am advised, no intention of asking Congress for, its opening, this simply means a request for a dormant franchise. The only excuse for injecting the Metro- politan system into Mt. Pleasant would be to provide a cross-town road between the existing northern termini of the 9th street and the F street itnes, and Congress should either require the Metropolitan company to build such a road immediately or refuse it any extension beyond 13th and Lydecker avenue. No dormant privileges should be granted whatever. If Congress is not willing to compel this then it is to be hoped that it will not be tempted to drop the matter altogether by reason of the bickering of rival railroad in- terests, but will allow the road that will build at once io go ahead. Speaking for myself alone I pray that this may be done and done quickly lest Mr. Ballinger dis- cover that it be to his interest for Mt. Pleasant to wait until the Anacostia rail- road is granted a franchise to run past 13th and Clifton streets. ce January 31, 1898. FRANK B. NOYES. ———— . Mr. Granwell Makes a Statement. To the Editor of The Evening Star: I regret to again feel obliged to ask for space in your paper so that I may straight- en out some of the “allegations” made by those alluded to in the gossip, in the arti- cle in the issue of the 26th instant, enti- tled “Railroad Rivalries,” as I get in it a double dose; ‘first as a private person, second as a person identified with the Metropolitan Railroad Company, who is meddling with the affairs of the Traction Company. My official relation to the Metropolitan Company had nothing whatever to do with my efforts for the reduction of the sal- aries of the Traction Company, nor did I attempt to get into pfint until other parties intrcduced to the public notice what I always considered the private mat- ters of the compary. As has been state heretofore in The Star, I am a stockhold in the Capital Traction Company. I ha a@ personal interest in it, and also in my wife's one-third interest’ in the late Gil- bert Vanderwerken’s holdings, so no one can deny I had a right to hold an opin- ion as to salaries and other matters, and to address the directors in. the manner I did. I had also a perfect right to get up that petition and solicit signatures to it, and the Metropolitan Company had nothing whatever to do with the matter. The “directors” claimed that the peti- tion had no influence on the traction board nor had the Truett-Gaegler report in causing the reduction of salaries which dic take place. If that is so it seems we were on the right track at least, and are gratified to know that a majority of their directors thought the subject worthy of consideration, and that they also con- sidered the salaries too high. Mr. Truett’s report as to the salaries of & corvoration of the same class as the Capital Traction Company was not mis- leading, as the salaries of that company— the Metropolitan—including the pay of all salaries, both monthly, yearly and the pay of directors, is less than $28,000. In that connection the suggestion of an auditing committee similar to@that of the Capl- tal Traction Company would be welcomed and assisted by thé Metropolitan Company. As to the “evidences of hostilities,” the public may not know that when the Cap- ital ‘Traction Company's power house was destroyed and before the fire was extin- guished the Metropolitan Company tende ed to the Traction Company in the mo: magnanimous spirit all the aid it possibly could, throwing open its doors and invit- ing the Traction Company to help itself to anything belonging to it that was need- ed, excepting what it was Itself using. It has also loaned the Traction Company the drawings” of the underground sys- tem and all information it possessed, even suggesting that its management ‘could avail itself of the experience gained in the Metropolitan's successful achievement of underground electric system! This spirit tas in no wise diminished that I know of. As to legislaticn—the Metropolitan will not even throw a pebble in the way of the Traction Company, while keeping to its legitimate sphere of action, but when it asks Congress for legislation which brings it In unwarranted competition with the Metropolitan's own proper privileges, of course it will fight such a bill all it can. Concerning the loop at 14th street and Howard avenue, I cannot think that any authorized agent of the Metropolitan Com- pany would say that the Traction Com- pany Would not build the loop, byt the fact is patent that a connection will in the future be made from the north end of the 9th street line and the north end of the Columbia road branch of the Met- ropolitan system. The people are calling for it, and the Metropolitan Company must contend for ite right to make that cennection. They only asked to. be allow- ed at the proper time to go around there. Considering the Capital Traction Com- Pany’s loop south of the avenue and west lith street, that is something in which the Metropolitan Company is not at all interested.| The Traction Company must meet the forces of the Columbia road on that feld. e ave not the honor of being the f: - in-law of the Rev. Mr. Truett. He married a daughter of the Tate Gilbert Vander- werken, who was a je stockh: the W. aml GR. R. es “ockholder in January 29, 1898. A. B. GRUNWELL. ——+.—__ The Deceased Members, A special meeting of the Bar Associa- tion of the District of Columbia began at 3 o'clock this afternoon in the rooms of the association, city hall building. Pres- ident Samuel Maddox occupied the chair, while the secretary, Mr. Corcoran Thdm, was present in his official capacity. The meeting was called te take appropriate action in regard to the demise of Westél ‘Willoughby, Neal T. Murray and Hagner, who were members of the as- | sociation. eee Provocation Shown. Malese Lyons today pleaded guilty be- fore Judge Scott of striking George Carroll, colored, pa head with a billiard cua Jam Lyons and several wit testifed that Carroll all cursed and chreatensd Lyons lous assal e defend- FIGHT ON THE WHITE LOT| 247 oF cronce , xesxepY. Harry Hickerson, the: Victim of an Assault, Participants im @he Affrny Claim Hickerson’s Injusics Were 1 ed by Wis @wn Friends. iet= Edward Share end William Waller, both young men, were in the Police Court this morning for alleged sessault. Each had a badly discolored eye and seemed to be suf- fering some pain. ‘The alleged victim, Harry Hickerson, could not appear, for the Teason that he was Im the Emergency Hos- pital: under treatment. While the doctors think he will reccver, there is a possibility that he will die. The young men, it ts alleged, engaged in @ fight in the White Lot Saturday night about midnight, and Hickerson was left in the bushes to die, the police allege. Hick- erson’s home is at 420 K street. Saturday night, It Isalleged, he was in the “Divi- sion” with some friends, when he became engaged in a war of words with Waller and others. Adjournment was had to the White Lot, where it was proposed to settle the dispute. Just what happened after they reached the park will probably not be def- initely ascertained until the case is heard in court. It was about 1 o'clock when a young man called at the Emergency Hospital and said that there was a man in the park appar- ently dying. Attaches of the hospital hur- ried over to the spot indicated, and found Harry Hickerson in an unconscious condi- ticn. A few minutes later Hickerson was @ patient in the hospttal. Story of the Assault. It was several hours before he recovered from the effects of his severe beating and kicking sufficiently to talk, and then he mentioned names of parties who had been engaged in the fight. Sergt. Moore and Precinct Detective Kilmartin, who made an investigation of the case, caused the arrest of Share and Waller. Their black eyes told thé story of an affray, and they frank- ly admitted that they had participated in the White Lot fight. “He (Hickerson) wanted a fight and he got it,” remarked Share. “But I didn’t kick him,” Waller said when accused of having used his feet. A Peacemaker’s Experience, The prisoners were taken to the first precinct and held until this morning. Ed- ward Minnis was also arrested, but was soon afterward released. During the in- vestigation the police learned that a young man named Samuel Clinedinst went to the scene of the fight when he heard Hicker- son’s cries, and it was probably because of the part he took in the affair that the vietim’s life was spared. While Clinedinst was acting as peacemaker, Share, it is al- leged, used a knife on him, and some matches in his pocket saved him a severe wound. Share and Waller, in conversation with the officers, said that Hickerson had sev- eral friends with him when they went over to the lot, and these friends took part in the assault on him. Hickerson, they said, was kicked by his own friends, who mis- took him for Waller when he was on the ground. The case will be heard in the Po- ce Court when #i¢kerson is able to ap- pear. The bail in the case of Share was re- duced by Judge Scot to $300, and it is ex- pected he will bewreleased during the day. —_——> GENERAL BOOTH’S MEETINGS. Founder of Salvation Army to Hold Three in This City. Gen. William Booth, the fourder of the Salvation Army, will arrive in Washington Thursday morning of next week, February 10, from Canadaj where he went to visit bis daughter, Commissioner Eva Bootn. He writes that he is.looking forward w' great interest to the beginning. of his American tour ip this city with the meet- ing Fetruary 10;/in the New York Avenue Presbyterian Charehy at-avhich ex-Secretary John W. Foster wil’preside. ; It is evident aiteady that Gen.:Booth*will be welcomed on that evening:by a large and representa- tive audience. The churca auditorium, the largest available, it is believed, will Le crowded. Gen. Booth’s theme. that night will be the work of the Salvation Army, with especial emphasis on its philanthropic side, end en account of its successes. and its Lrospects, such as no ore else can give. From the inquiries coming to the represen- tatives of the army in this city, it does not seem to be generally understcod that there will be no admission fee or admission tick- ets for this meeting, any more than for the evangelistic meetings of the following day. Part gf the house will be reserved for members of the Auxillary League and other friends and guests of the army Thursday. but only until when the 1eserved seats will be open to all comers, as the rest of the house will be from the time the doors are opened. If Gen. Booth were to -havye no other meeting in Washington a great many peo- ple would necessarily haye to be disap- pointed Thursday evening, but he will have a meeting at 3 o'clock the next afternoon at the Calvary Baptist Church and another at 8 o'clock the next evening at the New York Avenue Church. There will be no reservation of sea*s even for members of the Auxiliary League at either of the Fri- day meetings, for it is assumed that the special friends of the army will gladly give up their guarantced privileges on that day for the sake of others. The general will be assisted in these evangelistic mectings by about fifty Salv1- tion Army officers from different eastern cities, headed by Commander and Mrs. Beoth-Tucker and their headquarters staff. With the officers will be an educated Chi- nese captain from San Francisco. —— Change in Dates of Murder Tria! ‘The trial of William M. Strothers, col- ored, under indictment for the murder the 15th of last October of Rosa Talbot, set for today before Judge Bradley in Crim- inal Court No. 2, was postponed until next Monday. This action was taken for the reason that Strothers had not retained counsel: Judge Bradley today assigned Attorney 8. D. ‘Truitt to the case. The latter will select’ scme one to assist him. ‘The dato for the trial of Edward M. Smith, colored, under. indictment for the murder of Edironia Jackson the 15th of last November, has been changed from February 7 to February 14. POOCSOPI LOOSE SSS G SSIES S Cooks may depend on Cleveland’é Baking Powder. It does the work just right every time.! Pure and sure. 2 Cleveland’ Batdtg Powder Co., New York. Dyspepsia, Fine Traveling Bags, Pocket = Books, Toilet Cases and: Leather Goods GO TO sig ig me Prominest Business Man in this City + for Many Years. Mr. George E. Kennedy died Saturday night at his residenc>, Capitol View, Mont- gomery county, Md., after an illness of two years. He was in his seventy-third year. Funeral services will be held tomor- row morning at 10 o'clock at the residence of his son, W. R. K2nnedy, 1813 3d street northeast, Eckington. Mr. Kennedy was one of the leading bus- iness men of the city for many years. He was born in Baltimore, and came to this city when a child. For years he conducted one of the leading grocery stores In the city, which was located on F street near 12th. He also opened a store on Connecti- cut avenue, which was carried on by his sons, Mr. Kennedy retired from active bus- iness some time ago, and about.a year sirce he removed his home from this city to Capitol View. He was a man who en- Jeyed the respect and esteem of a large circle of friends and acquaintances. Mr. Kennedy was a member of Washington Commandery, Knights Templar. —————e Mt. Pleasant Railroads. To the Editor of The Evening Star: Permit me to say a few words, through your. valuable paper, in reference to the article in a late issue of The Star over the signature of “Mt. Pleasant Home Owner.” The extension of the Capital Traction Company bya single track loop via 14th street, Howard avenue, 17th street ana Park street to 14th street again is a happy solution of our railroad problem for Mt. Pleasant and the public generally, approv- ed by the District Comm'‘ssioners, and with- out doubt will be favored by Congress. It will do way with the shifting and banking of cars on 14th street, at a congested point, where life and limb have been in danger since the cable line was put in operation. And further, by the single track loop neither Howard avenue nor Park street would be injured. This loop extension was recommended by our railroad committee and approved by the Citizens’ Association of Mt. Pleasant as the best thing to be done, and in the end will give us the very best of accommodations, and, I venture to say, when completed and the streets wid- ened, it will be more desirable and pleas- ant living on said streets than it is today. The plan for a loop at the terminus of street car lines is a wise provision, advan- tageous to the companies and convenient for the public—commendable in every way. The loop is the only extension that will be permitted to go across’ Mt. Pleasant. The people on Howard avenue would ob- ject, and the Mt. Pleasant Citizens’ Asso- ciation have gone on record protesting against double tracks on said avenue. I cannot think that railroad matters are “forced through with the lack of con- science,” as “Owner” intimates, but be- Neve our Commissioners and committees in Congress are men of honor and capable of performing the duties incumbent upon them, and will do what is best for all the People, not for one, two or three, but for all. eee PURE FOODS AND DRUGS. Flattering Prospects of Success of the Coming Congress. Most encouraging reports are being daily received at the headquarters of the pro- moters of the proposed pure food and drug congress, to be held here March 2, and a very large number of delegates are already assured. Medical Director Charles H. White, in charge of the United States naval museum of hygiene, and Medical Director James M. Flint, on duty at the Smithsonian In- stitution, have been designated to repre- sent the navy. The committee has sent out more than 1,200 invitations and letters of inquiry are being received from every state in the country. Notices of an inten- tion to be represented have been received from the Agricultural Department, experi- ment stations, and food and dairy com- missioners of Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michi- gan, Minnesota and North Carolina, and letters of indorsement from a large pum- ber of health, trade and manufacturing as- sogiations in various sections of the coun- try. —__.+—_— An Art Exhibition. St. Albans, one of the most interesting of country churches about Washington, in Bishop Satterlee’s diocese, again comes to notice with an attractive art exhibition and sale to be held at Woodley Inn, February 3, at 8 o'clock, for its benefit. tion embraces well-known examples of Chas. Dana Gibson, including “The Original Gibson Girl,” E. A. Abbey’s famous “Puri- tan Girl at Church” and the work of How- ard Pyle, W. T. Smedley, T. de Thulstrup and many others, ——— A Washingtonian Married. Herbert Bennett Woodson, advance agent for the Mackay Comic Opera Company, who has resided for some time in this city, was married, according to the Milwaukee Sen- tinel, on the 27th inst., in that city, to Edna Wilntur Collins, known on the stage as Edna Wilmar, a member of the company which Mr. Woodson represents. The ceremony was performed by a justice of the peace, end the bride gave her birthplace as Nevada, Mo. If you are ill you need a doctor in whom you have confidence. If you need a remedy you, want one that has been tested for years; not an obscure, untried-thing that is urged upon you, or on which you save a few cents—that is no con- sideration as against health. For wasting in children or adults, Scott’s Emulsion of Cod-liver Oil with-Hypophosphites has been the recognized remedy for twenty-five years, ‘We. end $1.00, all droggists. SCOTT & BOWNE, Chemists, New York. a The exhibi-_ CONTEST OVER A TELEPHONE Arguments Upon Application for an Injuno- tion Filed by Hotel Fredonia. Effort to Restrain Chesapeake and Potoi i ¢ Company From Remov- a ‘Phone—Points Raised. Arguments were begun Judge Cox, in Equity Court N Hotel Fredcnia telephone case. today -before No. 1, in the This ts the cause instituted by Mr. William W. Danen- hower, who seeks to restrain the Chesa- peake and Potomac Telephone Company from removing a telephone now in use at the Fredonia, as it has threatened to do. This notice on the part of the company Was given for the reason, it was explained, that the use of the telephone by the guests of the hotel is a violation of contract. After a brief argument by Mr. E. H ‘Thomas, of counsel for Mr. Danenhower, the hearing was adjourned until tomorrow. The object of the telephone company, At- torney Thomas declared, is to require the Fredonia to put in a slot machine. The company proposes, so it was argued, to take out the telephone that has been used by Mr. Danenhower and require him to use a slot machine, or none at all. Attorney Leon Tobriner is associated with Mr. Thomas in the case, while At- torney Jere M. Wilson appears for the tele- Phone company. The Company's Answer. In its answer to the petition for an in- junction the telephone company makes de- nial that there was any implied contract or understanding or agreement of any vice and modern facilities which they are to receive and obtain in and about the said hotel, and necessary as a part of the bust ness thereof.” It is also denied that the use of the telephone by the guests, travel- ers and clerks of the hotel is the use by the subscriber for the telephone in his business of keeping and maintaining a hotel, except so far as the clerks may use the same in connection with and in trans- acting the business of the hotel. A Farther Contentio: Continuing the answer, the telephone company sets forth that the petitioner has averred no facts which would warrant the court in making any inquiry into the mat- ter as to.whether the rates charged are fair and reasonable; nor, it is declared, is there any power in the court to fix the rates or charges for telephone service, as yaimed by Mr. Danenhower. It is added that the intended disconnection of the tele- phone and the removal of it from the Fre- donia is in accordance with the express terms contained in the contracts between the parties. — Its Annual Banquet. Company B, 4th Battalion, known as the Treasury Guards, gave its annual banquet Friday n’ght at Fritz Reuter's. A portion of the National Guard Band and the Tux- edo Quartet furnished the music. Covers were laid for over fifty guests. Lieut. Mc- Clure and Sergeants Davenport and Whea- ton had charge of the banquet. In response to the toast, “The future of the company,” Capt. Hosford complimented the command in the most emphatic terms, reiterating h's manifestations of regard and assuring the men that nothing would be left undone to make them experienced soldiers and ath- letes. Speeches were made by Messrs. Mc- Clure, McCloud, Davenport, Gcome, Feaster and others. ota ems Theosophists’ Meeting. The Theosophy Society held a meeting last night at Metzerott’s Hall. The presi- dent, Mr. Coffin, entertained the company with an account of the life of the Indian prince, Buddha,who left his home of wealth and luxury to become a beggar, so a& to teach kings that man was real and hat some high aims to attain as well. a Coroner Carr was called to the house of Anna Davis, colored, No. 2234 8th street, Saturday afternoon by a notice of the sud- den death of Mrs. Davis’ infant child. Death had resulted from natural causes, and an inquest was not necessary. Wheaton, | You really | don’t know how fine Pot Pie Crust can be | made unless you use | Royal Baking Powder. | | | | | | | } AMUSEMENTS. LAFAYETTE = = Tonight Matinees Wednesday 1 MR. CHARLES FROHMAN JOHN DREW In the Successful Comedy of Manners, A_ MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE. Next Week—THOS. W. KEENE. K 2245's Lycetat tai ALL THIS Matinecs Tuesday, Saturday. resents Mr. jasi-te EATER. WEEK. ase and Saturday. First_Appearance in Wash! 3 ri ueraders peg tn cen Spectacular Vaudeville. Next Week—The Black Crook Burlesquers. ja31-61,15 130U THEATER. ‘Mat. Kvery Day—Every Night—10, 20, 30, 50c. High-class Vaudeville and JAS. F. HOEY, TROJA, ANIMATED MELONS AND HUMAN MUSIC a8 ‘WATER- SHEET. TEN OTHER RED HOT ACTS. * CITY ITEMS. - Ma All Sausage May Look Alike, but there’s a vast difference in the eating. Our sausage is just as good as it looks. J. A. Augusterfer, 656 Center mkt. Se gee Valentines: Valentines! Gould's, 421 9th. o ja29-2t Royal Headache Fowders cure. 10c. mh5-m,w,! — AMUSEMENTS. NEW NATIONAL THEA’ Every Ev-ning—Wed. and Sat. Mats. ANNUAL ENGAGEMENT OF IS SKINNER, Supported by Maud Durbin, Frederick Mosley and re the to his new Dir. Thinner wt Bere the nawee to wecoent Prince Rudolph. Next Week—SOL SMITH RUSSELL. ja31-20tf ACADEMY. Fence Every Evening, Wed. and Sat. Matinees, THE GREAT EAST INDIA WAR SPECTACLE, SHANNON &. SIXTH. pane ee af the Se ‘W. H. POWER. kind that the telephone in question wa: or would be, used by the guests of the Fre- donta. It is also denied that “with the con- sent of the defendant corporation, such service is, by the guests and travelers in said hotel; regarded as a part of the ser- Luncheon. FOR CHANCEL CHAPTER OF TRINITY P. B. CHURCH, WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, FEB. 2 & 8, 2 12 TO 3 O'CLOCK. =~ SCHEON, 25 CENTS. Excursions to §a29-3t" Europe. Feb. 5—C-ulse to the Mediterranean. Feb. 5—Mediterranearn and March 5—Holy Land... Suly 2—Beitish isles, Baris, pend for 1896 ‘over Steamsbip tickets the orient. Parties during 1898. issued all snd Paris, Ss ‘nee—epecial BRADBURY BUILDING, 1225 PA. AVE. ‘§a20-3t MUSICAL AND —— = = CAT GIVES ALARM, 4 Wiliam Wiliams, colored, today held by Judge Scott in $400 for the « tion of the grand jury, to answer the charge of breaking into the house of Lillie Youngs early this morning, with intent to st Flossie Russell testified that kened by the movements of a cat.which usually stayed on the foot of her bed alll night, and upon making am investigat! she found that Williams had secre self under the bed. She ma and Policeman Oriani, who rested Williams. It was alle accused drew a revolver wh she was a . discovered by Flossie and threatened to shoot if she created any alarm, but he positively nied this. des Four Slight Fires. A lighted match thrown in waste paper at the home of Tho! No. 2 Seaton street, yesterday a caused a slight fire. Members «ngine company responded to a } and the flames were extinguished befor any damage resulted. There was a fire in the house of Mrs W. Goodwin, No 231 2d street no: $ stout 9 o'clock last night. The upsetting of a stove caused the fire, which Was ex- tingutshed by No. 3 engine company. There Was but slight damage done. R. No. 6 engine company was called to J. Ay Healy's drug store, corner of 3 t and Massachusetts avenue northwest. “id o'clock yesterday s @ blaze In the cellar of the buildin, red by the throwing of hot ashes near a pile of rubbish. No damage was done. An alarm was turned in from box 24% about 8:40 o'clock this morning for fire im ble in rear of Harry King’s residence, No. 1235 Q street, which was caused »y servant throwing hot ashes in the build Firemen did nct heve to go in servi the flames were extinguished before Gamage had been done. paceecaceens Library Gets More Room. A change in the quarters occupied by the Washington city free library has been ef+ fected, which, without making a transfer to another building necessary, hav given more space for business purposes. ‘The looms are still on the same floor of the McLean building, Vermont a and If street, and, in addition to the library room, there is a reading room and the libraria office provided for. The library ¢« is considering the feasibility of the rooms to the public on Sund. plan will be to put the place in « some one specially interested, relieving the regular employes. The question will prob- ably be decided at the regular merting of the trustees in February. Chapter, D. A. R., hold an open mecttrig tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock in the par- lors of Willard’s hotel other chapters and their friends generally ar@ expected to attend, PPOODOS DEP ERLE OO THD Rheumatism Is permanently cured By Hood's Sarsaparilla Which neutralizes the Lactic acid in the blood. Thousands who were Sufferers write that they Have felt no symptoms Of Rheumatism since Taking Hood’s Sarsaparilla. FIFTH ANNUAL BALL and Reception SOUTHERN RELIEF SOCIETY, For the Benefit of the Poor in the Dintr Friday, Feb’y 11, 1898. National Rifles’ Armory. ALIGE IN WONDERLAND BENEFIT —or— SVASTIDTO DODO HO + Leteedai ab iueduteenadtsay U ilome for Bahies Columbia Theater, 4:15 p.m., Feb. 1, ate REGULAR PRICES, Art Exhibition and Sale For the Benefit of St. Alban’s Church, AL Abbey ‘The Werewolf. A Presidential Recepti: And many more equally at a low price. GPs OPER: NAN & RIFE, Managers, WEEK JAN. 31. Matinees Wednesday and Seturday. Hyde’s Comedians Helene [ior HIGH- 8 8 cLass 8 8 VAUDEVILLE 8 » 8 Acts. 8 POPULAR PRICES. Next Attraction—BLANEY'S HIRED GIRL. ja31-6t-24 1 a eats COLUFIBIA THURSDAY—MATINFE—SATURD AY “A PARIS MODEL.” Comedy in Three Acts by JANE MAUI. - FEIGL Direction of RUDOLPH ARONSON. NEXT WEEK— ANNA HELD ts conjunction witn The Cat and the Cherub. TONIGHT, 8:1 2 Steamboat Co.