Evening Star Newspaper, October 1, 1898, Page 13

THE EVENING STAR. ee PUBLISHED DAILY EXC AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, 1101 Pearszleeaia Av3229, lit 8%, by The Evening Stat Newspaper Company, S. H. KAUFFMANN, Pres't. Few York Office. 49 Potter Building, ing Star ts served to subscribers tn the elty by fers, on their own account. at 10 cents per week, or 44 certs per months. Coples at the counter 2 cents each. By mail—aonywhere in the United States or Canada—postage prepald—50 cents per month. Saturday Qcintunte fhest tar. $1 per year, with foreten postage added, 08. {Umiterad at the Post’ Ofice at Washington, D. C., as second-cla. + mail matter.) © All mail subscriptions must be pald in advance. Bates of advertising made known on application. The at his corded our exclus' E world. ‘and Mi tions of Ladie such weill-knovy A special display (on ade of the new Fall € “rench “short hip’ WM. McKNEW, Pa. ave. ed 1862, Estab! M. H. McKNEW respectfully _re- quests the honor of your attendance 36th Annual Fall Opening of Ladies’ Suits, Cloa Waists, Sepirate Skirts and Petti- coats Monday, Tuesday and Wed- nesday, October 3d, 4th and 5th. We invite your critical inspection of our su- perb collection of costumes street and evening wear, confident that your ad- miration and hearty approval will be freely ac- ive and judicious selections. ch garment represents the latest idea in its class and bears on its face the unm stamp of style and elegance which distinguishes the creations of the foremost In connection with the opening on the upper floors, we shall also exhibit on the ground floor for the first time this season our n makes Reynier, Perrin’s, Dent's and Trefousse. orsets, and other novel Part. Che ay ening Star. Pages 13-24, —— ———_ The regular permanent family circulation of The Evening Star in Washington is more than double that of any other paper, whether published in the morn- ing or in the afternoon. As a medium for unobjec- tionable advertisements it there- fore stands uncqualed and ur WASHINGTON, Die SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1 Furs, Silk and wraps for akable makers of the all Importa- ses’) Kid and Suede Gloves for day and evening wear, including as the Centemerie, the 3d floor) will also be embracing the sty from he I. C, C. B, P. D. and R. & G. makers. H D. the C. agents famou Underwe General for Dr. Jae Seeloeqeesontnesenleeteefearweteets the W Seereetoeion Sao as as el ord Pepsin.” * epsin ea c ten Rever=ial wet 7 system —Thousanc refreshing. —It is prompt and ess, estion, We opening for next mornir the announce festival occasic son. bez Everything best form. LAC GLOVE INGS, SUI SKIRTS, W HA? ish. seen before. A clans prese of people use it in pref- erence to other similar prepara —lIt is absolutely harmle: —lIt is pleasant to take and is very cure of the following ills: Dizziness, Exhaustion, Brain Fag, and 50c. at a Opening Announcement of ? Mayer Bros. & Co. ; g at 8 o'clock we inaugurate itiful in fall and early winter wearables for women is here in its TRIMMED HATS (French, En- glish and American), PERFUMERY, VEIL- S, CEI HOSIERY, AR, UMBRELLAS, ETC. everything bright, new and styl- Nothing that you have ever and delightful hour await you. MAYER BROS. & CO., 937-939 F Street. ing cure for al ribe it. tions. never failing in its Insomnia, Sea Sickness, Car Sickness. Drugegists. 3 our annual week. fall Be Monday og oe “ so m of the fall sea- that’s Sef new and Seodontoate So 6 RIBBO “RCHIT sSeetents DK sete nite OAKS, WRALPS, UNDER- cordial welcome Segeesentendenderceede dees Seodeoeogeogot Ss es ee se es nee ee a ACT. Recent Interpretations by the Inter- nal Revenue Commissioner. » commissioner of internal revenue has the provision of the new war which states that “the amount ual tax required te be paid by nkers shall in all cases be computed on the basis of the capital and surplus for the precedine year,” relates only to bankers who have been in business during the pre- ceding year. In every case where the bu: iness 13 commenced for the first time in the month of July, 1898, the tax is $50. ‘The commissioner has also held that a “merry-go-round” set up at fairs, etc., for the amusement of children is not an exhibi- tion or show within the meaning of the law, and therefore is not subject to a spe- cial tax. Recently a large number of inquiries have that reached the commissioner as to the lability of social clubs to the special tax as retail liquor dealers. In a letter today the com- missioner quotes from a recent decision of the courts to the effect that if members or others, whether for profit or not, or wheth- er by means of tickets or otherwise, or under any conditions, constitute a sale, the club becomes Hable to the special tax. —————+ o+_____ Undestrable Mexican Immigrants. ‘The Agricultural Department has received information that four Mexican bulls, cov- ered with Texas fever tickets, have arrived at Kansas City, Mo., on their way to the Omaha exposition. Instructions were sent to A. H. Dean, agent of the department, to held the animals pending an investigation. They will probably be killed or shipped back to Mexico. It is not intended that they shall endanger American cattle, REAL ESTATE GOSSIP An Active Demand for Houses to Rent Reported. MILLIONS IN IMPROVEMENTS Opinions as to Materials Consti- tuting Fireproof Construction. SOME NEW BUILDINGS Real estate dealers are busy just now renting houses and the season for proper- ty of this sort promises to be a very good one. It is thought that those who spent the summer away from the city are rather late in returning to their homes, and that for this reason the market for rented houses will continue to be active for some time yet. Usually the demand comes first for unfurnished houses, followed later with inquiries for furnished dwellings. How- ever, there seems to have been a good deal done in both classes, and it appears that the supply is likely to be pretty well drawn upon before the demand is satisfied. If these indications are realized it will show the population of the city is increasing and will confirm the prediction generally made early in the season that after the war good times would come to Washing- ton, and that the approaching winter would be one of prosperity to the city. Builds to Suit Women. A builder of hous: in talking about ventures in this aid that what- ever success he had in building houses that suited the taste of the people who wanted homes arose from the fact that in selecting a design, as well as a plan for the interior, suit a woman. at while men a rule sup; for the purchase of their houses, it their wives who buy. At least that Is so in nine cases out of ten. Few men think of buying a house without consulting their wives, and the chances are that if they make a partial agreement to buy the trans- action is apt to be declared off unless the woman is pleased with her husband's se- “You kno lection. Women have the charge of the house and spend most of their ume there, and It seems but right they should have the determining voice in its “On this account the hous best on the market and seil those in which the convenience of the housekeeper has been consulted. Appar- ently small de are likely to decide the question between two houses in the minds of buyers. This is especially the case in the class of houses where the kitchen comes under the immediate supervision of the women of the hou Two Millions in Two million dollars are to be spent in street railroad construction in this District the comin Nand winter. As an indication of the increasing importance of this particular bus’ , und also of the growth of the population and the develop- ment of the city all material lines, it may be stated that this large sum of m is to be spent by only two compa nies, the City and Suburban and the Co- lumbia. The latter, as 1s well known, authorize the issue of about $500,000 of bonds for the purpose of supplying funds for building the eastern extension of the road and changing the motive power of the city line from cable to the underground ‘tric. The new section of the road will long the Benning road and through the of that name, and will be continued lection. which take readily are provements, about to to the bounds of the District. Con There part nections With the City. has already railroad boro’ been constructed in which is to go through and the: to the shores of the apeake bay, and it is the announced ention of the projectors of this enter- to arrange a schedule so as to carry engers from the Treasury Department er in forty-five minutes. In ad- dition to the pleasure resort part of the scheme, it is believed that the portion of yland through which the projected dis to pass, and which has not now a ct railroad connection with this city, Will be developed into a truck farming region, for the purpose of supplying the Washington market. it is believed also wnat, in addition to the advantage in the proposed improvement of the city portion of the Ines of the old Eck- ington road, the contemplated re-equip- ment will also make trivutary to the city a large section of the outlying country. In addition to the immediate benefit which the expenditure of such large sums of money Will be to this city, the outlook 1s promis- ing for continued expansion. In this connection it may be noted that the Montgomery county authorities have made a contract for macadamizing the old pike from the District line to Rockville. A bond issue amounting to $25,000 has been made to defray the expense, and it is be- lieved this improvement will enable the market gardeners and others to deal more freely with this city. As to Fireproof Construction. The recent fire which destroyed some of the business buildings on F street has led to more or less discussion as to the resist- ing power of the various materials used in buildings. Those who have given the mat- r a good deal of attention do not claim that any building can be made absolutely fireproof, unle sume means were devised of tireprooting the contents. It seems, how- er, to be generally conceded that as far the building itself is concerned, stone and brick and iron offer perhaps the most effectual resistance to the advance of flames of any of the building materials now in use. Yt happens, however, that, as compared with wood, construction of this sort is the most expensive, and for this reason wood still continues to figure largely as a ma- terial in the erection of buildings designed to hold valuable stocks. There have been various devices resorted to in order to make wood less inflammable, and as a result there is what is known as the “slow-burning” construction. As to the relative merits of the two classes of con- struction, there is naturally quite a diver- sity of opinion. In this connection, with- out attempting to pass upon the merits of the question involved, it may be stated that the insurance companies have rendered a judgment in a practical fashion by making iron and stone or brick construction what might be termed the standard, and increas- ing the rate as the use of wood in a bulid- ing is increased. Colonial Dutch Style. The house which is being erected by Dr. Elmer Sothoron, 1921 I street northwest, is interesting both as an example of a some- what new type of architecture in this city and also as illustrating how an apparently roomy house can be built on a narrow lot. ‘The style of architecture is what {s known as the colonial Dutch, and the house shows to good effect the characteristic of the style in the high gable, with the series of step-like indentations on the sides. ‘The material used by the architect, Mr. W. B. Wood, is black or very dark brick with light stone trimmings. While the de- sign of the exterior is pleasing and suitable, the interior plan claims attention because of the ingenuity displayed in utilizing the space on a lot only sixteen feet wide. ‘There is a cellar underneath the entire house, and on the first floor are two offices, and between them and the kitchen is the a staircase. The-back office, as well a- the staircase, is Hghted. iby windows which open into a space mde by bringing the main wall back: from the party line for a short distance.. The entire depth of the ; house has the henefit of the full width of A Colonial Dutch House. the lot, with the exception of the space where the architect has located the stair- case. On the second floor is the parlor and back of that the Hbr: ug. and still farther back the dining room. “here are three bed rooms on the third floor and a bath room, and a somewhat similar disposition of the space on the third floor. Each room is provided with ample closets and oak is used for the finish. Some Improvements. ‘our two-story houses are to be built by Wm. F. Kelly at 2300-15 E street north- west. They will be each 15 by 30 feet and the fronts will be built of press brick. John Nierendorf will build a three-story hous? at 1135 New Hampshire avenue. The front will be built of stone and press brick and the dimensions will he 18 by 37 f A brick and frame house is to be erected Sherman, on Emporia street, It is to be two stories high feet. uses are to be erected at 513-17 Holmead avenue by Flora Kirkwood. They are to be two stories high and 16 by 30 Turner wil build a two-story house street northwest. It will be 17 by feet and press brick will be used in the front. Two two-story houses are to be built by John Brinkley at 1208-1210 Ist street south- we They will have press brick fronts and full bay windows. Four houses are to be erected at 1236-42 Pennsylvan a avenue by J. A. Wynkoop. They are to be two stofles in height, 16 by 51 feet and the fronts will be built of press brick and prewnstone. —— WHOLESALE PRODUCE MARKET. aes Change in Prices Since Last Week. The prices ruling in the local produce market today show little change. Butter remains at last week’s prices, although the supply of strictly fresh fancy goods is somewhat smaller: The trade is quiet, and there 1s some accumulation of firsts and seconds. Cheese is slightly higher, and while there is little export demand, there is a fair home demand. Eggs are a fraction lower, and a little quiet, first-c! easily commanding top prices. steady with some indications of a sl vance. Vegetables are about as ported, and there js quite a good demand for fruits. For fine live stock there is a growing demand with quick sales. Butter—Creamety, Elgin, extras, 22 cents & pound; choice, 21%; firsts, 21; seconds, Little 201g; bakers’ stock, 15 to 16, and other Bri , 18 to 18. Cheese—New York state, full cream, bere 10% cents @ pqund; flats, 11; ponies, He : ggS—Nearby, fresh, 15% to 1614 cents a western, 15; sogthern, 14. Poultry—Chickens,/live, 11 to 13 cents @ pound; old fowls, 6 to 10; ducks, live, 8 to 9; geese, live, 6 te 8. Vegetables—Celery, fancy, per doz., 40 to 50 cents; medium, per doz., 15 to 25; com- mon, per doz., 10,'to.15; beans, per box, 75 cents to $1; lettuee, per bbl., 40 to 75 cent: potatoes, fancy, mew, per bbl, $2; choic per bbl., $1.50 to. $1,75; culls, per bbl cents to $1; potatoes, western, per bus., 60 to 70 cents; Magyland and Virginia, per bus., 60 to 65; sweet potatoes, fancy, per bbl, $1.25 to $1.50; No. 1, $1.25; culls, $1; yams and hayténs, bbl., $1 to $1.25; to- matves, per crate, native, 25 to 40 cents; beets, per 100 bunches, $2 to $3; cabbage, per 100, $2.50 to $4; onions, yellow, per bbl., $1.25 to $1:50; yellow, per bus., 45 to 50 cents; beans, white, N. Y. mediums, $1.40 to $1.50; N. ¥. pea, $1.40; marrow, $1.70 to $1.75; Virginia, White, 90 cents to $1; white, mixed, 80 cents;rcolored, 60 cents; black- eyed peas, per s., 90 cents to $1; lima beans, per pound, 8 to 4 cents. Dried fruits—Eyaporated apples, choice, 9al0c.; apples sliced, fancy, 3a4c.; sliced, bright, 3c.; quarters, bright, 3c.; peaches, choice, Gaic.; fair to. good, 5abc.; halve: unpeeled, 2a3c.; quarters, unpeeled, 2a3c evaporated, 8allc.; evaporated, unpeeled, 6aic.; cherries, pitted, dry, crop ’97, Ta8c.; sugared and wet, Ga6Ke.; illackberries, per Ib., 3a4c.; whortlebesries, per lb., 6aic.; raspberries, dry, ale. Fruits—Apples, faney table bbl., $3.00a 50; new, per box, 7e.; fair, per bbl., $1.50 a$2.50; common, per box, 50c.; windfalls, per bbl., $1.00a$1.50; pears, Wlemish Beauty, per bbl., $2.50a3.00; Dechess, per bbl., $1.50a 2.00; Sickle, per box, $1.00; California Bart- lett, per box, $1.80a%75; mative, per bbl., $2.00a38.00; peaches, famcy, per carrier, $1.25 1.75; medium, per carrier, .$1.00a1.25; com- mon, 50a75c.; chestnuts, per Ib., 34a4c. grapes, Concord, 5-Ib basket, Takc.; Dela- ware, 6-lb. basket, @al0c.;. Marthas, 5-Ib. basket, 7c.; pineappies, §al2c.; crab apples, per bbi., $3.00a4.00;. watermelons, per 100, $10.00a15.00. Live stock—Cattle, extra, per cwt., $4.00a 5.00; butcher, per cwt., $8.50a4.00; com- mon, per cwt., $2.50a3.00; rough, per cwt., $1.50a2.00; hogs, fair, per cwt., Bross, $3.50a 3.75; ordinary, per cwt., net, $3.25a3.85; sheep, per cwt., $3.00a3.50; lambs, spring, choice, per cwt.,: $6.00; medium, $5.00a5.50; common, $4.00a4.50; calves, prime, per cw! $6.50a7.00; common, per cwt., $5.00a6.00; Grass, per ewt. $3.00a3.50; cows, prime, $25.00a35.00; common, each, $10.00a Recommended for Retirement. Lieutenant Commander B. H. Bucking- ham of the navy has been recommended for retirement on:account of disabilities ‘imeurred inthe ling of duty. 898—TWENTY-FOUR PAGES. | Se ne Eastern Star Conclave Concludes Ninth Triennial Session. COMPLETE ROSTER OF THE OFFICERS Exchange of Courtesies and Pre- sentation of Flowers. VISIT TO SOLDIERS’ eS HOME At 2:30 p.m. yesterday the visiting mem- bers of the Order of the tern Star met at the Ebbitt House, to be driven to the Sol- diers' Home, es guests of the local Grand Chapter. They were met by Mr. Fred. Alexander, who had the matter in charge. Other Washingtonians present wer L. Cabell Williamson, Mr. John F. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. J. James, Mrs. Samuel M. Yeatman, Mrs. Alcena mond, Mrs. Emma Fole E, Ella Espey, Carolyn A. Handy, Mrs. Alexander § Mr. Daniel Webster, Mr. and Mrs, Teachum, Mrs. Susie Walker, Mrs. A. Johnson The party proceeded by way of Connecti- cut and Whitney avenues. On reaching the Soldiers’ Home much interest was man!- fested in the Capitol vista, Arthur - tage and Logan's tomb, e ter, mar the sare: ‘The rev about 6 o'clock. Closing Session. At 7.30 o'clock the convention assembled for the last time at Mascnic Temple. Mrs. Conkling made a report on chariers, which was adopted. The thanks of the convention were then tendered to the members of the R astern Siar of the District of Columbia for the magnificent reception given the Grand Chapter. A special vote of thanks w tendered Mr. L. Cabell Williamson and Mrs. Alcena nond. Mrs. W. Frank Pierce of California re- guested permission to address the worthy rict of Colum The most worthy grand m grand matron of the L Handy. Mrs. tron invited both to the platform. — Mrs. Pierce, turning to Mrs. Handy, said that on behalf of the California delegation she sion to make her a smull p y greatly appr d what for them, and, as a token that appreciation and their re she pr sented Mrs. Handy with a beautiful spoon, a souvenir of the San -o fair for the benefit of the Masonic Widows’ and as’ Home. Handy responded gracefully, stating he* had only don she Would be but expressed her pleas re at the and would ever sent a3 a4 memen- liment, all the same rve the beautiful | to of the present cenclay The chairman of the finance ¢ ported that that committee ha¢ dence in the grand off $s, and moved all e nditures be left to their discre The motion was adopted. the business of the convention. This closed Installation Ceremonies. After about an hour spent in dis the secret work of the order the in: Ma- tion of officers was contmued, the right worthy grand patron and worthy grand Adah having been installed in the fore- noon, The grand officers of the General Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star for the ensuing three years, as the list was completed, are as follow Hattie E. Ewing, M. W. G. matron; Na- niel A. arhart, M. W. G. patron; Laura B. Hart, R. W. Asse. matron; L. Cabell Williamson, R. W. A patron Lorraine J. Pitkin, R. W. G. secretary H. A. Erecanbrack, R. V Madeleine B. Conkling, W. ashburn, W. G Pinkham, W. Joslin, W. G. mars ‘y W. G. Adah; Augusta D. Wilson, G. Ruth; Sareh’ B, Haggard, W. G ther, Emogene Williams, W. G. Martha Alma A. Riper, W. G. Elect ima ( Strong, W. G. warder; Robert F. Kern, W. G. putirel; Florence G. McLean, W. G. organ: Ni; Presentations and Speeches. Mrs. Lamb, grand matron of Massachu- setts, in a pleasing speech presented Mrs. Ewing, the new most worthy grand ma- tron, with a magnificent bunch of La France roses and a sterling silver sugar sifter. Flowers were also presented to Mrs. V hburn on behalf of the badger nd to Mrs. L. J. Pitkin and Mrs. B. Haggard of Minois. ts of flowers were ed to L, Cabell Williamson, one by man, on behalf of Ruth Chapter, of which he was the first patron, and one by Mrs. Handy, on the part of the Grand Chapter of the District of Columbia, of which he was the first grand patron. The Grand Chapter also presented Mrs. Hart of Texas, whose seat in the convention was beside that of Mr. Williamson, with a floral offering. Mrs. Conkling of Oregon received a bou- quet, presented by Mr. Williamson. The offering was composed of flows taken one each from the baskets already presented. Mrs. Conkling immediately proceeded to give a flower from her store to each of the remaining officers, who had not yet re- ceived flowers. During the presentations there were many bright and pretty speeches and the best of feeling prevailed. Mr. M. F. O'Donoghue and Rey. Willis D. Engle made brief speeches for the good of the order, which were well received. A vote of thanks to The Star for its gen- erous notices of the convention was unani- mousty passed. ‘The minutes of the previous meeting were then read and approved, and the ninth tri- ennial session of the Order of the Eastern Star was brought to a close. Among those prominent in the convention was the California delegation, including Mr. and Mrs. Harrison D. Rowe. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. L. Pierce, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Merritt, Mrs. Augusta D. Wilson and Mrs. W. Frank Pierce. SS DISTRICT OF HAWAIL Military Designation of the New Mid- Pacific Territory. The Secretary of War has received a copy of the following general order issued by Maj. Gen. Merriam at Honolulu Sep- tember 4: “For better administration and subject to the approval of the Secretary of War, the territory lately constituting the Hawaiian republic is hereby constituted a military district, to be known as the District of Ha- wall, under command of Brig. Gen. Charles King, United States Volunteers, with head- quarters at Honolulu. The officers in charge of supply depots in that city will, in addi- tion, act as chiefs of the staff departments they represent. “The troops at present in the district will be consolidated into two camps, one to be called Camp McKinley, consisting of the 1st New York Volunteers and battalion of Uni- ted States Volunteer Engineers, now under command of Col. T. H. Barber, Ist New York Volunteers, and another to be called Camp Otis, comprising all expeditionary troops temporarily in the district and com- m.anded by the senior officer of those forces ‘present.’ | approachable, cS I Rin gs} Opa ° lamond Sa D De MOLL AMA AMMA MA RL A NM L}M ° 9 a ecla : ° < = —The crowning triumph of our special offers. 5 $ Diamond and Opal Rings—rare gems of auty = Be at about half what they're worth — half what = = you'd pay for them at any jeweler’s in America. = $ —Are genuine full cut Diamonds, full of fire. < Genuine Hungarian Opals—beauties. All hand . : mountings, made in our own factory—14k. gold, 3 = and here are the pric $ 3 anes a oe = ¢ No. 1. A beauty No. 2. A rich | . A dainty £ = ee 3 > + ot 3 ee ene cluster ring, con- | gem of a ae 8 con- & = 16 tu cut ¢ lamonds, taining 12 large full taming 12 fu cut : Ae Olivines ang a cut diamonds and a diamonds and a Fi orilliant Hungarian : bright Hungarian é Opal. fine Hungarian Opal. | Ipal = ° = ¢ A $40 Ring A $50 Ring A $35 Ring ¢ z z —- $ 50} $41 ©.508 For For | For CO Giver CASTELBERC ; The Bargain 935 Pa. Ave. Baltimore Store, 106 N. Eutaw St. Peoceontode dente ctestoeteotio de teotonte credit house like onrs assumes more re est for quality and must sell better than the cheap “pick-me C up" cash houses. We sometimes wait a 2 Fear or more for ons meney, and if our goods 22 Were not right th tomer would have ample Vy © = “shoddy"” here, either in carpets or furni ture—and yet we are quoting the lowest prices in town. Just as a flyer, we shall place on sale Monday only choice fall patterns MADE, LAID and LINED, in Ingrain Carpets. only ... and on credit, for 29°: yd. a ae x = me Im connection with the Ingrains we shall sell Monday only some iss) 3 = QD QD @D t— ZB Oo ie) lovely fall patterns in good quality Brussels Carpets, made, laid und c 3 lined—and ON CREDIT—for only. . 69 e yd. S Ul Of S | | A9 s 9 ERE is a quality of Rag too good for the cheap cash fia: it 1s moze suitable for a particular credit trade like At ts 3UX"0 Inches—is made of elegant materials—is shown in rich, new patterns—fisished with deep, = $1.49 sae peg See Sek eee ad .P. J. Nee, 7th & H Sts. The Easy-going, Straightforward Credit House. PERERA SSE, PIVORISIIOE NEIE ours. Opening Exercises. ‘The opening exercises of the law depart- ment National University will be held at the Law School building, 820 13th street northwest, Monday evening, October 3, 1898, at 6:30 pm. Introductory Lectare. The introductory lecture of the Colum. bian Medical School will be delivered by Dr. W. W. Johnston at 8 p.m., October 8, at the Medical School building, 1325 H street northwest.