Evening Star Newspaper, October 26, 1898, Page 10

10 THE EVENING STAR, WEDNES))..1, OCTOBER 26, 1898-14 PAGES, LOCAL MENTION. AML SEMENTS TONIGHT. Academy—“The Prisoner of Zenda.” Columbia Theater—Ryrne Brothers “Going to the Races Grand Opera House—“The Finish of Mr. Fresh Kernan’s Lyceum Theater—Rice and Bar- ton’s Big Gayety Lafay “The Jolly in nee Jefferson De Angeli: Fox in “The Lit- tRattle of Sxhibi- EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. , Macalester for Mount Hall at 10 a.m. and Steamer Char! Vernon and Marshall 2:30 p.m amer rtress ort News for Norfolk and Moerree at 2 p.m eamer Harry Randall for Colonial Beach and river landings at 7 a.m. e Randall for Glymont and intermediate points at 9:30 a.m. ‘Trains leave 13%; street and Pennsylvania » for Arlington hourly from $8 a.m. to s leave 12% street and Pennsylvania fer Mount Vernon hourly from 10 2 p.m. ve Aqueduct bridge for Arlington ort Myer every half hour from 8:40 $340 p.m. ve Aqueduct bridge every hour Chureh. a JUICY ROAST, especially nice In the way of Say, a tender end appetizing you'll find no finer Meats within the of Center market than those thai retails rything the very best, our Meats ‘¢ Home § rantee of quai- enter mkt. FOR A FINE Chandeliers refinished and repaired. C. A. Muddiman & Co. 616 12th. IVERSALCYCLOPAEDIA paedia in this country that hiy and comprehenst department since 1 atest information Send postal for D. APPL. on niple pages IN & CO., nd up. *s Son G Heaters Heat HH Puritan Oil 718 7th nw. Pp) the fresh—¢ Bread, Rolls, ery day. Then ind helpful it is hey have no City Stores. CITY AND DISTRICT. s Officers. The senior law class of Columbian Uni- versity last evening elected officers as fol- lows: President, Edward E. Denison of Illinois; vice president, Joseph Milans of the IMstrict of Columbia; secretary, Paul Cooksey of Kentucky; treasurer, James B. McClure; executive committeemen, Joseph W. Butto of the District of Columbia, Har- ry A. Pierce of the District of Columb’ Lawrence Hufty of Virginia, Thomas C. Ridgeway of Wlinois and William M. Hal- lam of Kentucky. —_.+___. To the Public. ‘The leading dealers in market supplies have stands In new market, 22d and P sts., where full supplieg of the finest productions of the hot house, farm and garden, also the choicest cuts of home-dressed meats, can giways be had. Open every day until noon; Saturdays all day.—Advt. eg eed John Anderson’s Plea Failed. John Anderson of Georgetown, who was unfortunate enough to lose one of his pedal extremities several years ago, was before Judge Scott in Police Court today as a va- grant. “I'm guilty,” he pleaded, He admitted that he had been in the habit of getting intoxicated and of “rushing the growler.”” His only plea for leniency was that he has an aged mother, but just what good he ig to her Aid not appear. A fine of % or fifteen days was imposed, and the court thought it would have good effect. Senior —— Coal, Lowest Prices. Call at my offices for plan of buying that affords you every protection. Lowest prices gince 1876. J. Maury Dove, 2ist and I, 1206 » 1626 M nw. and 18th and D s.w.—Advt. —_s Republican Ratification Meeting. Quite a number of republicans attended the meeting of the Vanaville District Re- publican Club at Beltsville, Md., last night. Enthusiastic speeches were made by Messrs. Turner of Kansas, Potter of Laurel, H. B. Fowler and J. G. Burchfield of Riverdale and Rev. Fitzhugh of Baltimore county. Mr. J. A. Blundon was unanimously elect- ed chairman of the meeting. The Bladens- burg Band was in attendance and enliven- ed the meeting with campaign songs and music. es $4.00 Philadelphia and Retarn via B. and ¢ account of Peace Jubilee. Tick- 24 to 27, good for return until Take Blue Line Flyers.—Advt. = Signs Burial of Mrs. James F. Gregory. Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. James F. Gregory were held yesterday at her late residence, No. 1732 I street north- west. Bishop Wilmer of Alabama, assist- ed by Bishop Whittle of Missour! and Rev. Ernest jock, assistant rector of St. officiated. The ‘aptain Miller ain Mi Ravenel, Interment into the ‘ause bur han he fa ve his lamp Was cal to the © of a dying man, and he in such haste he failed to get his lamp in ord From the bedside of the dying he atarted to a house where a bridal party awalied him impatient! then it was that the man me The p s explana- did not ex him but it was sufficient so far as orney Pugh was concerned, and eral was returned. ee Downey's Model Stables, 1622-28 L si reproof, pert. d and vent ated. Horses boarded at reasonable prices. —Advertisement ——— Thanks for the Major of Police. Major S: has received a letter from Mr. George Truesdell, thanking him, in the name of Bishop Satterlee, for valu- able sssistance rendered by the major. Captain Austin, Lieutenant Swindells and the officers under their command in the management of the great crowd of persons who attended the peace cross dedication ceremonies at the cathedral grounds Sun- day la: vester -_- > The Finest “Mams” in Town Are those Gude grows, 1224 F st.—Advt. SSeS One-Legged Colored Woman Finea. Emma Scott, colored, was the one-legged representative of South Washington who was in the Police Court dock this morn- ing. he is to be found drunk in Spring- manp’s alley almost every day,” was Po- liceman Carlin's complaint. Judge Scott sent her down for thirty days in Meu of $10 fine. —.—_—_. All Washington an Audience. ‘The Star's “Wanted Help and Situations” columns are carefully read by thousands daily. Fifteen cents pays for fifteen words. |AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA True Bills Returned by Grand Jury Against Two Men. They Placed Obstructions on an Elec- tric Line's Tracks—Marriages and Meetings. Evering Star Bureau, No. 727 King street, Bell telephone No. 106, <ANDRIA, Va., October 26, 1898. ‘y court today, Judge J. M. Love pre ng, the special grand jury re- turned a true bill cgainst Lee Gaskins and Sandy James, charged with placing ob- structions op the track of the Washington, Arlington and Falls Church railroad, and with throwing stones at the cars, whereby scme of the empleyes were injured. The grand jury was then discharged. The case will probably be argued this afternoon. Yesterday afiernoon the grand jury re- ported in the case against Thomas Hell- muth, charged with violating the revenue law, that no true bill had been returned. In the case against Hellmuth, charged with selling liquor without a license, a motion to qi ash the {ndiciment was susiained and the eefendant discharged. The ate of Jane Darre, deceased, was Committed to the sheriff for administra- tion. Judgment for plaintiff for $6 was rendered in the case of Mollie M. Harrison court today, Judge J. ling, William Arring- m Taylor were found guilty of breaking and entuing ralread ears ani committing larceny. They were each sen- tenced to six mon in the city jail. County Thoroughfares. The extension of Mt. Vernon avenue from Del Ray to this city is now completed and ready for travel. It will at some future date be covered with a layer of gravel, which will make it one of the most at- tractive highways in the county. It passes over gently undulating ground, and the gradings are h that horses may be driven at full sneed and down. The new county road 1 from Lees- burg pike to Musi ad will also be open to th - in the course of a few h are of public, the principal zi y enable travelers to avold ilroad crossings. It ated that they will, by their superior considerably promote the busi- ness interests of Alexandria city Meeting of City Council. The regular semi-monthly meeting of the city council was held last night. A motion to require the Washington, Alexandria and Mt. Vernon Reilroad Company to stop its cars at any street crossing where passen gers might vish was laid over for the next meeting. The petition of property owners on Gibbon street between Washington and Henry for street improvements was favor- atly reported, with the recommendation that $1.00 be appropriated for this pur- pese. On motion, however, action was 8 pended until the next meeting. A resol tion for grading and graveling Lee strect between Prince and Duke was also referred to the next meefing. A petition from A. P. Rollins for curb to be placed at the corner of Duke and Pat- rick streets, and a resolution for $# to lay flagstones at Washington and Princess streets, were granted. A petition from S. H. Lunt for leave to repair a house on Pitt street was referred to the next meeting. A petition from W. H. May and others that the Southern raflroad be allowed to extend a track from the depot down Lee street to K:ng was referred to the committee on streets. A communication from C. F. Neale in regard to the contract for laying a curb on King street was read, the purport of which was that he being the lowest pidder, he claimed he should have received the contract. The matter was tabled. Electoral Officers Chosen. The city electoral board met last night, and the following judges and commisston- ers of election were elected: First ward, Zora Hill and W. P. Graves, judges, and Samuel Mankin, commissioner; Gill and Albert Lucas, judge Lacham, commissioner; third 3 . Cox and R. P. W. Garnett, judges, and Edgar Padgett, jr., commi: sioner; third ward (court hcuse precinct), John H. Green: and Thomas Edelin, judges, and C. H. Yohe, commissione fourth ward, James Lawler and Henry Kel- ley, jr, judges, and C. R. Davis, commi sloner. In every ward one or more new men wers put on the board. There was no election of registrars, for the term of the old of- ficials does not expire until some time next srring. The electoral board for the county met y2sterday and re-elected the old mem- bers. second Police Court Proceedings. In the police court this morning Mayor Simpson heard the following cases: Bever- ly Washington, colored, arrested by Officer Wilkinson on a charge of assaulting Mary Pierson, also celored, was assessed $5. The n Was also fined $2.50. James Webb, d. arrested by Lieut. Smith, was charged with escape from the chain’ gang, but as the officer had not been notified Webb was dismissed. Marriage This Evening. A marriage will be solemnized In a quiet way this evening at § o'clock at the resi Gence of Mr. William Recker, 1124 Prin street, the contracting parties being Mi Amelia B. Recker and Mr. E. 8. Burgess, now of Washington, but formerly of this The Lutheran minister, Rev. Mr. n, will perform the ceremony, to nly a few friends and relatives have don account of the recent pe- which been invi reavement in the bride-elect’s home. General Maiters. Instead of the prayer meeting tonight there will be an ordination service at the First Baptist Church, in which several new @eacons will be ordained. Rev. Dr. Charles ely of Washington will preach the rdination sermon and assist the pastor, Rev. J. H. Butler, in the other services. A reception was tendered at the Y. M. S. L. Hall last night to the ladies of St. m in which muste rendered with ayed in the Mary was s Church progr: al feature w: Game hope to re- Inter months. trick J. Halley of Clon- rary, Ire . is visit- Roche was a college- ry Cutler of St. Mary’s Catho- enterta’ t during the ‘Three new cases of scarlet fever and one of diphtheria were reported at police head- at Ss yesterday. “There will b democratic rally in the opera house on next Tue to which several prominent state I party leaders have been invited. The obje of this movement is to destroy the lethargy ch it is said, exists in local politics. Tbe Baward! German rand: “aianie Mary Dwyer w married last night at St. Mary's C) Miss Dwyer is a resident of this c A d Dr. Gorman is a native, but employed as physician in a Washington. hospital. ——_-—_—_ arket, 22d and P sts., is ence Market and The West E the firest market in the District. open every day. Prices reasonable, elivery.—Advt. Frompt delivery.—A¢ Belligerent Colored Woman in Jall. Susie Pickett, colored, was sentenced to 264 days tn jail by Judge Kimball today for fracturing with a stone the skull of Mar- tha Washington, also colored. Susie gave a further exhibition tn court of her bellig- erent spirit by threatening the life of the woman whom she had already seriously in- jured. ——— Situations Secured. Many situations are secured through the want advertisements in The Star. The cost is but trifling. Fifteen cents pays for fifteen words. Policeman Murphy Warned. Policeman C. H. Murphy, found guilty re- cently of leaving his post for fifty-five min- utes, was today, upon the recommendation of Maj. Sylvester, the chief of police, warn- ed, in view of his past good record, that a repetition of such an offense will not be countenanced, AMUSEMENTS. TIM MURPHY.—Tim Murphy, the well- known character comedian, will be seen at the Columbia next week in a new po- litical, romantic comedy, called “The Car- petbagger,” the work of Novelist Opie Read and Frank 8. Pixley. To those who went through the stirring days that fol- lowed the struggle between the north and south the carpetbagger is an historical per- sonage and one of the most interesting that this country has ever produced. The play “The Carpetbagger” deals with a retired Chicago auctioneer, who is made governor of Mississippi. He goes to fill the posi- tion with every business instinct alive to itg advantages—instincts developed and sharpened by the hard knocks of the world. He finds himself in the midst of a people untouched by commercial warfare, tender, chivalric, with the simple kindness of children. Gradually business methods that heretofore had seemed to him per- fectly ligitimate begin to appear shady, and by comparison his immediate associates, advénturers and adventuresses of the most pronounced type, stand revealed in ail their dishonesty. At that time the prejudice be- tween the horth and south was so inteuse that the southerners did not hesitate, in their gentle way, to let the governor feel the immense distance between them. He falls hopelessly in love with a beautiful southern widow, who is aiso beloved by the governor's political rival, a hero of the war, and daily the feeiing between the two men becomes more stramed. There is a mysterious murcer and an unjust accusa- tion, which resuits in a duei of intense dramatic interest. It 1s not a duel.in the ordinary stage sense, a combat between hero and villain, but a struggle between two men equaliy in the rignt and com- manding respect and sympathy. The play is full of comedy, the fun predominating all other elements. Mr. Murphy nas been lavish in the expenditure for scenery, and the company is said to be an entirely ade- quate one, and includes Miss Doroiny Sherrod, Miss Eleanor Merron, Miss Helen Corlette, Miss Aubrey Powell, Mr. Ogden Stevens, Mr. Gerard Anderson, Mr. James Manley, Mr. Olney Griftin, "Mr. Raiph Thomas, Mr. Jerry J. Snyder, Mr. Charles Corbin and Mr. Kowert Gage. THE BOSTONIAN; Chief among the delights in each theatrical ‘ason ave the ehgugements of the Bostoniaus, who have appeared nere tor over ten years to crowd- ed Houses at each engagement and with in- uicauons of no diminution in interest in (he forthcoming season at the Nationa: next week. ‘lhe list of singers who w uppear at the National next week includ. eh well-known factors in the musica wors as Heury Clay Barnabee, William 11. sincDonald, Jessie Bartiett Davis, Heie, Beruam, William Philp, William Broa- erick, George Frothingham, Harry Brown and W. H. Fitzgeraid, Josephine Bartlett, Lioyd Rand, Carolyn Daniels, Charles k. daawiey, Norman Crampton and S. L. Stui- 2€: Mmusicai airector, ‘bie repertoire fox (he engagement has been arranged as fol- tows: Monday, Tuesday, Weanesday and rriday nights and the Saturday mati- nee “The Serenade” will be rendered. thursday and Saturday nights the bill will be “Kobin tivod.” The theme and story ol the last named opera is too well known to comment upon, and “The Serenade,” which was first heard here last season, bids .o become equally as important an oper im the repertuire of this company. “Ts Serenade” is an excellent type of moder comic opera, with ample opportunities to cxploit the full strength of this favorite or- ganization. Its story is furnished by a series of adventures in Spain during the eighteenth century and the rollicking spir- its of brigands and monks; the dashing coquetry of peasant girls in a tinkling bo- lero; the ludicrous adventures of a jealous vld duke and his rival Alvarado, and the delightful masquerade of his ward Dolore: and Yvonne, 2 danseuse, as boys, all com- bine to make an entertainment Jaughabie and attractive. Seats for tha engagemeni go on sale tomorrow morning. “A BRACE OF PARTRIDGES."—Next veek, at the Lafayette Square Opera will be scen the English comedy success from the Strand Theater, London, “A Brace of Partridges.” The’ piece 1s by Richard Ganthony, aud has come to this country under the direction of Messrs. Charles Frohman and Albert Gilmer, the Jatter a prominent London manager. lt opened its season at the Madison Squarc Theater, New York, where it had a suc- cessful run of many weeks, and where thousands of New Yorkers have laughe at it. The players are all English, and none of them has been seen in this country b fore. Mr. H. Reeves-Smith, one of London’ foremost young actors, heads the cas} and has rapidly become a favorite in this country. The story of the play is one of mistaken identity, and is treated in an en- tirely new manner. There is a young man named Partridge who is entangled in a money lending transaction, from the con- sequences of which he is compelled to flee. In @ country tavern he is accepted as his own covsin, another and wealthier Pa’ tridge, whom he so closely resembles that even the landlord's daughter, in love with the second Partridge, doesn’t discover the mistake. He is taken home by the parents of the second Partridge to engage in an advantageous matrimontal alliance, falls in love with the girl selected for his cousia, and in the end weds her after going through a hundred complications which keep the audience in roars of laughter. WILLIAM H. WEST'S BIG MINSTREL JUBILEE will be the attraction at the Academy of Music next week. In no class of theatrical amusements is there such keen rivalry as in minstrelsy. Not even in the circus is there such competition. Th is true because minstrelsy is a distinct de- partment of the stage and the minstrels have a world of their own in which rival- ries are fought out independent of all otner dramatic organizations. That has this sea- son been completely revolutionized by the secession of William H. West from all for- mer associations and the formation of his own organization under the title of Wil liam H. West's Big Minstrel Jubilee. Fol- lowing Mr. West in import&nce is Ezra Kendall, the most popular, most gifted and most quaintly humorous monologue artist that the American stage has ever known. Carrcll Johnson, who is the ideal song and dance artist; Tom Lewis, the favorite de- lineator of Ethiovlan comedy; McMahon and King, in their ludicrous act, entitled “A Hot Time in Coon Town;" the great Trovollo, who has developed ventriloquism into aa absolute novelty; Charles M. Ern- est, who does a remarkably strong special ty with Mr. Lewis, and the Freeze Bro! ers, famous tambourine spinners, are a fe of those who, with Mr. Kendall, constitute the ollo. In addition to these the mustcu department boasts such names as those of R. J. Jose, the leading balladist_of this country; Clement Stewart, H. W. Frillman, the basso; Charles Kent, baritone; Kd. Gor- man, Joseph Garland and others.” This d partment is also given special strength by a complete operatic orchestra, under the direction of Robert Carmichael. Both the first part and the afterplece, which is a spectacular presentation of Mr. West's “Remember the Maine,” are aided by elab- orate scente effects. THE EDISON WARGRAPH.—The Span- ish-American war is well presented this week by the moving pictures at Metzerott Hall, next Columbia Theater. The thrilling and profoundly interesting nature of these views is well attested by the continuous and well sustained patronage displayed by the public. The benefits to various organi- zations offer many opportunities of seeing the exhibitions, which are eagerly seized by those interested in this highly patriotic performance. VENETIAN BURLESQUERS.—At Ker- nan's next week the Venetian Burlesquers will hold forth, presenting a new burlesque entitled “The Street Fair.” which is said to be replete with new features. The com- pany {s another of Fred Irwin’s enterprises; and little assurance is necessary that it will pleas Manager Kernan’s patrons. Among the artists may be mentioned Win- nie Richards, Russell and Tielyne, Harlan and Yost, Sisters Carmontelle, Howard and Mack, Jack Marshall, Nellie Sytvester and Charles H. Weston. Peace Jubilee, Philadelphia. Civic Parade Postponed until Friday, 28th. Owt to weather conditions, the civic arade has beget oe es until Friday, the ith instant. e Pennsylvania raflroad will continue sale of tickets at one fare rate until October 28, good to return until October 31.—Advt. Wife Cutter Gets Six Months. Bad tempér and liquor caused William Thomas, colored, to get in an altercation with his wife last night, and when he had cut her in the leg with a penknife a po- iceman appeared and arrested him. The assault followed the wife's refusal to give her husband 5 cents. He was before the Police Court today, and Judge Kimball gave him six months in jail. AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN Double Frmeral ofAged Mr. and Mrs. WilliamKnowles. Annual Retreat ofothe University Students Has BegunyPurchase and Improvement efHaise Property. The funeral of Mz. William Knowles of No, 1228 30th street; who died suddenly Saturday afternoon,-and of his widow, Mrs. Pamelia A. Kstowies, aged seventy- five, who died Sunday morning, as a result of the shock caused by her husband's sud- den death, as stated in The Star on Mon- day last, was held yesterday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock from Christ Church, corner of 3ist and O streets. Mr. Knowles had filled the position of senior warden at the church for nearly forty years. It was in charge of Undertaker Birch, and two handsome caskets incased the remains-of the aged couple. No services were held at the house. At the church the cortege was met by the rector, Rev. Albert Stuart, D. D., who, with the assistance of Rev. Wiliam T. Snyder of the Church of the Incarnation, conducted the religious exercises. The church was filled with friends of the de- ceased, and many others drawn by the double funeral. The services were very simple, and no remarks were made by the officiating clergymen. ‘The vested choir sang an appropriate hymn. The pallbearers were mostly from the vestry of Christ Church and were Messrs. Joseph Bradley, M. J. Adler, Benjamin Mil- ler, Dr. William Brace, W. B. Orme, Dr. Thomas Marshall, George G. Boteler, Will- iam A. Gordon, Dr. Thomas J. Jones, H. S. Matthews, Dr. Rhett Stuart and J. H. Gordon. The services at the cemetery were simple and private, both bodies being lowered in the one grave. © The annual retreat of the students of Georgetown University commenced today and will continue until Sunday. Rev. James A. Doonan, the twenty-ninth presi- dent of the university, conducts the re- treat. His term of office extended from 1882 to 1888, he being relieved by Rev. J. ilavens Richards, S. J., who held the post- tion of rector for ten years, until succeed- ed by the present rector, Rev. John D. Whitney, S. J. The students will assem- ble in the Dahlgren Memorial Chapel every ing for instructions and a sermon, this order continuing till Friday, with ‘com- munfon on Sunday. On account of the re- reat the regular lecture of the course in he Gaston Memorial Hall was held last evening instead of tonight. Mr. W. F. Hunt has purchased the Hulse property, located at No. 1715 35th street, which he will occupy as his home, after making improvements. He has taken out a permit to build an additional story to the present building and make other altera- tion enrehy will be commenced as soon as poss?ble. The new residence of Mr. P. T. Berry, tue cashier of the Farmers and Mechanics’ National Bank, on Dumbarton avenue near Bist street, is nearmg completion. The brick work is almost entirely completed. The funeral of Mr. Dennis Hagerty, whose death was mentioned in. The Star yester- day, was held this morning from his late residence on 33d street. <A mass of requiem was chanted over the remains at Trinity Chureh. By order of the Commissioners the sum of $400 will be spent-4n improving the road- way In the grounds of the Industrial Home School. —_+—. A NATIONALITY * ENTERTAINMENT. Wimedaughsis Imaugaraten a Serien of Unique Social Events. The first of a series:of what may be termed “Naticnality.entertainments” was given last evening by Wimodaughsis at the rooms of the orgunizatiom, 1425 New York avenue. It was a Scotch social and proved a unique event. Th€-membess of the Cale- donian CJub and other figotch residents of this city were present ‘to. the: number of several hundred pergons. ~The rooms were attractively decorated. The feature of the evening was an ad- dress by Rey. Dr. Thom¢s Chalmers Eas- ton, entitled ‘“The Land o’ Cakes.” Rev. Dr. Easton dwelt particularly on Sco history and referred in an interesting man- ner to the Scotch ancestry of President McKinley. Miss Hortense Keables sang a medley of twenty-six Scotch songs. Mrs. Woodhead sang “Annie Laurie,” “Coming Thro’ the Rye,” “Call a Herrin’ and “Bonnie Dun- des.” Miss Annie Ferguson danced the highland fling and Miss Mabel Reeves sang he Flower of Dumblane.”” The program was concluded by the singing of “Auld Lang Syne” by all present. Refreshments were served and the remainder of the even- ing devoted to social intercourse and the inspection of a table of Scotch relics. These included a skein-dhu, or knife; a ladle, plates and pictures of great historical val- te. Next month a German entertainment will be given by the Wimodaughsis, while others. characteristic of other nations wil! follow at intervals of four weeks, —— Frank Leslie’s Monthly. Mrs. Frank Leslie has resumed the editorship of Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly, which assures a future as bril- liant as its past has been prosperous. The November number just issued shows re- markable improvement, and the new form so attractive and artistic is to be con- unued. The price of the magazine has been reduced to ten cents or one dollar a year, which is unquestionably wise, and will certainly prove popular. The current number includes tn its ex- cellently selected contents an fllustrated symposium on “Greater America,” with contributions by Col. A. K. McClure, Gen. Fitzhugh Lee and Senators Chandler and Davis: “With Wheeler and Roosevelt at Santiago,” by the Rey. Peter McQueen; articles by Clara Barton on “Red Cross Work in’ Cuba; Walter Camp on “Football Mrs. Leslie on “The jouthern Woman “Converting Silver into Gold’—an account of the dis- covery of Dr. Stephen H. Emmers; the opening chapters of “April Bloom,” the new sehial story by Egerton Castle (author of ‘The Pride of Jennico”), illustrated by Wenzell; complete short stories by Frank R. Stockton, Margaret F. Sangster, Etta W. Pierce and E. Louise Liddell, and sketches and poems by Loutre Chandler Moulton, Lillian Whiting, H. Villiers Barnett, Madison Cawein, Isaac W. Eaton. Charles Crandall, R. K. Munkit- trick and Henry Tyrrell. > ‘The public are Invited~to come to the West End market, corner 22d and P sts. Grand display of meats, vegetables and produce. Market open every day.—Advt. — Evil Wom¢h Punished. ~ Bertie Granson an@iJula Brown, colored, who work in-a houst im the disreputable section of the-city, participated in a street fight last night. ‘ié former had a pen- knife and the latteye used a stove poker. They were fined $5 eachstoday. - ——— Cheap ftubifrity. For fifteen cents yam can let every one in Washington know by a Star want ad. that you want a situatian er:want a cook. ee : Mr. J. Harrisemobnsen Hiected. Mr. J. Harrison Jobnsdn has been’ chosen to fill the vacancy oh the board of mana- gers of the Mutuab:Fire Insurance Com- pany of the Distrigt: cansed by the death of Mr. Albanus L. Sohrison. ss ——— Alum in baking powder. is bad for the biscuit, as well as for the health. It is-an expensive -experi- ment, There is no alum in Cleve- land’s baking powder. USE OF SIDEWALKS, PARTY FENCE CONTROVERSY. General Regulations Prescribed by the District Commissioners. Pursuant to the provisions of section 2 of an act of Congress approved July 1, 1893, entitled “An act to vest in the Commis- sioners of the District of Columbia control of street parking in said District,” the following regulations for the use, by abutting property owners, for business pur- Poses, of portions of the sidewalk and park- ing on business streets in the city, have been prescribed: “1, Applications for permission to use Portions of the sidewalks and parkings on business streets shall be addressed to the Commissioners of the District of Colum- bia, stating the space desired and the na- ture of the business to be conducted. “2. Permits will rot be transferable, nor can persons to whom such permits are is- sued sublet the privilege, nor will permits be Issued excepting on the condition that the parties to whom they are issued will save tbe District harmless from the re- sults of any injury or damage to person or Property which may be caused or occasion- ed by such use of the parking or sidewalk space by them. “3. It shall be uniawful to place or pile lumber higher than sixteen feet on any parked space used under these regulatioas. “4. Any person or persons violating any of the foregoing reguiations shall forfeit the privilege of occupying the sidewalk or parkiig space assigned to him or them, and his or their license Issued under these regulations shall be revoked; and whenever such license is revoked for the violation of any of these regulations it shali be the duty of the person or persons whose license has been revoked to remove everything which has been placed on the sidewalk or parking by him or them within three days frem notice, and restore the sidewalk or parking to the condition in which it was when the license was granted. And that all permits to occupy sidewalks or park- ing under these regulations shall be sub- ject to revocation by the Commissioners on thirty days’ notice, whenever in their opin- ion the public interest requires it.” ae SISTER MARY McMANUS DEAD. The District Commissioners Decide a Question as to Legal Height. Mr. Wharton E. Lester, who resides at 1728 Massachusetts avenue, recently com- plained to the District Commissioners that the party fence between his house and that of Mrs. A. A. Cole, No. 1730 Massa- chusetts avenue, exceeded the height of seven feet, as allowed by law. An investi- gation developed the fact that a portion of the fence was higher than permitted by the building regulations, and Mrs. Cole w: notified to reduce the height, which it ap- pears she did, and Mr. Lester was so in- formed. Subsequently, however, he wrote the Commissioners that they had been misinformed relative to the reduction of the height of the fence, and a second in- vestigation was made by Mr. R. M. Evans, an assistant inspector of buildings. He found that there is a space of ground adjacent to the fence on Mrs. Cole's side, extending practically the whole length of the fence, about three feet wide, this strip representing the original grade of the yards of premises Nos. 1728 and 1730. Subsequently the grade of Mr. Lester's yard was lowered to provide for more light for the cellar or basement of his house. The inspector reported that, in the absence of specific or definite directions in the builé- ing regulations, the measurement of the fence from the level of the original ground next to the fence at premises 173) would seem to be the only just way to arrive at a fair measurement of its height. “As it {s optional and permissible for the owner of 1728,” he continued, “to grade down his yard, it does not seem just that the adjoining owner should be required to lower the fence sccordingly; otherwise should the neighbor elect to dig an area seven feet deep, it would not permit the adjoining owner to erect any fence at all I therefore am of the opinion that the height of the fence is or should be regu- lated by the grade of the higher yard ad- jacent to said fence, and by measurement in this way the fence in question 1s not over seven feet high.” The Commissioners have decided that, in view of the circumstances, they can take no action in the matter. — AN ANNIVERSARY MEETING. Daughter of Washington People and Member of a Catholic Order. Sister Mary Kathleen McManus, daugh- ter of the late Edward and Catherine Mc- Manus of this city, died yesterday after- noon at Sacred Heart Academy, near Fort Wayne, Ind. The deceased sister was a member of the Order of the Holy Cross, and has been a teacher of music in various se®ols in the west belonging to that or- der since her entrance into the commu- nity, about fourteen years ago. She had been in failing health the last two years, but until very recently kept at her post of duty. The remains were taken today to South Bend, Ind., and the funeral wil! take place tomorrow at the mother house, Interesting Exercises in Honor of 2 W. C.'T. U. Event. The anniversary meeting of the soldiers. sailors and marines’ department of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union was held last evening at the Church of Our Father, corner 13th and L streets north- west. The meeting was presided over by Miss L. H. Chase, superintendent of th department.. Eight young ladies, members of the Young Woman's Christian Temper- ance Union, dressed entirely in white, with wide sashes of red, white and blue, acted as ushers. A party of marines in uniforn St. Mary's, Notre Dame. The burial wili| {fom the marine barracks gave with fife be in the cemetery within the convent] 44 drum all the camp calls. At the close grounds. of the meeting “taps” were sounded by the bugiers. Rev. Leslie Moore, pastor of the church opened the meeting with prayer. The Cé cilian Quartet, composed of Miss Thomp- son, Miss Burton, Miss Shiclds and Miss Callahan, sang several seleciions, and Miss Ada Louise Townsend recited. Miss L. Weightman read the report of the depart- ment for the year. Mrs. Margaret B. Platt made a brief address, and Rev. Leslie Moore talked in a patriotic strain, and Mr. Clarence Whitmore played a ‘violin solo. —_+—___. FEARED THE POORHOUSE. Aged Colored Man Says He Prefers Death to Returning There. Frank Preston, an aged colored man, who left the poorhouse six months ago, declar- ed in the Police Court this morning that he would rather be killed than return to the place. Last night the old man was found asleep on the sidewalk on 9th street and, when Policeman Barnes aroused him, seemed bewildered. Where he lived he could not tell, but he did manage to say that he was looking for a place to sleep. “I was tired last night,” the old man ad- mitted in court, “and I sat down on the curbstone to rest.” “How long ago did you leave the poor house?” he was asked. “Six months,” was his response. “And did you want to return?” “No, sir,” declared the aged man; “kill me first.’ He said, if released, he would find his way home unless his legs played out. The court released him on his personal bonds. ee ee SHE DRINKS BEER. Annie Scott Has to Wash Clothes With Her Water Supply. “Why do you keep on drinking whisky?” asked Judge Scott of Annie Tyler, colored, this morning in the Police Court. “f don't drink strong liquor," was her answer. ‘What do you drink?” Nothing but beer.” “Isn't there any water in your neighbor- hooa?” Ss $4.00 To Philadelphia and Re- 84.00 turn via Pennsylvania Raflroad Account of the Peace Jubilee, excursion tickets will be on sale October 24 to 27, good to return until Oct. 31, at rate of $4. —Advertisemen ————_—_— Scales Were Correct. An inspection has been made by Mr. W. C. Haskell, the District sealer of weights and measures, of te 150-ton scales laiely constructed in the gun foundry at the Washington navy yard. The scales were found to be absolutely correct. wHy NOTE.—Safety from alumned food lies in buying only the Royal Baking Powder, which is the best cream of tartar baking powder that can be had. es, sir,” she answered, “but I has to wash with’ that.” The judge thought a little internal as well as external use of water would do no harm and fined the woman $10 or thirty days. —— Wants Quickly Filled. At this season, when so many are seek- ing situations, and, on the other hand, so many seeking employes, it is of interest to know that advertisements under the classifications Wanted Help and Wanted Situations are inserted in The Star at a charge of 15 cents for fifteen words. —_—>—_—_ Junior Vice Commander Carter Dead. Col. James B. Carter, junior vice com- mander of the Department of the Potomac, G. A. R,, died suddenly last evening at his residence, No. 1202 T street northwest. He had been suffering for some time, but was only confined to his bed for about ten days. Mr. Carter was a veteran of the civil war, having served in a New York regiment, and had resided in Washington since 1864. He was a clerk in the Treasury Depart- ment and was president of the Carter Hardware Company, which was actively managed by his sons. He was prominent in Grand Army work and was also a mem- ber of the Unton Soldiers’ Alliance. No arrangements have yet been made for the funeral, as the family is awaiting the arrival of one of the sons from the west. It will probably be on Friday and un the auspices of the G. A. R. CITY ITEMS. Remember That “Dove Brand” Hams are all smoked with hickory and oak wood. That makes them sweet and toothsome. Miller & Krogmann, Center & K st. mkts. It Takes Only a Few Dollars to pay us for papering rooms. Finest work, Only $2 up. F. G. NOLTE, 810 9th st. 1t AMUSEMENTS. NATIONAL. ‘The Favorite Comedienne, Miss DELLA FOX “THE LITTLE HOST.” Next | wex | Seats Thursday, THE FAMOUS, ORIGINAL BOSTONIANS. Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri. and Mat. 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Accurate timekeepers: only a! oe doors abov: Peuna. ave. e024-80,10 skill are brought into play in when Keen will now make you Best cutters and tailors that 025-404 ——————— NEW COMET NEAR THE BARTH, y Close Visit of the Wan. derer Reported by Prof, Fris Prof. Edgar Frisbie of the navel observa- tory is engaged in computing the orbit of @ new comet. It was first seen by Prot, W. R. Brooks of Geneva, N. ¥., Thursday of last week. Prof. Frisble says that he has msde three observations, and the comet is won- derfully bright and moving with great ve- locity, proving, in his opinion, that it ts unusually near the earth. “It appears to be a large, round hod: says Prof. Frisbie, “and has moved over nine degrees in four days, going south and increasing {ts right ascension continually, Tt was first seen aboui ten degrees south of the princtpal star of the constellation Dra- co, not far from the second star of the Great Dipper. It hes moved steadily to- ward the consteilaticn of Hercules, and is now passing through it. The comet is seen to the best advantage just after sundown or just before sunrise, as it is then closer to the earth. It is fully three degrees in diameter, and particularly interesting on account of its brightness and the great rapidity with which it is moving through the heavens. “From the present outlook of Its course it will probably be visible to the naked eye in a few ¢ ys. The northern heavens will liantly Ughted and the vistble movement of the comet will present @ startling effect.” —_+-— LAW ADVIS) OPPoseEs, in Case of Auth and Loeb, In the case of the District against Auth and Loeb, sued as sureties on the bond of one Carroll, a contractor, a judgment of $350 having been rendered in favor of the District, the attorney for the District has rendered the following opinioi “The judgment in this case was for §50 and costs. I am informed that Mr. Loeb, one of the defendants in the judgment, has no property cut which ft can be real- ized. and the propost nis toa w Mr. Auth to pay one-half of the principal and be released. The effect of such a ttle- ment would be to sutisiy the Judgment, since the rema against Loeb. 1 favorable i not be collected m unable to recommend ction on the proposition. > — Defendant Wants a New Tr! A motion for a new trial in the case of Auguste Koehler against th Metropolitan Railroad Con filed by the defenda 7 who sued for $10,000, was ») by a jury in N Children should always increase in weight. Not to grow, not to increase in flesh, belongs to old age. Present and future health demands that this increase in weight should be steady and never failing. To delicate children, Scott's Emul- sion brings richer blood and firmer flesh. Better color comes to the cheeks and stronger muscles to the limbs. The gain in weight is sub- stantial; it comes to stay. Soc. and $1.00, all droggists. 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