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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-15
The Street-Car Service.

HOW IT COULD BE CHANGED TO THE ADvANT-
AGE OF PUBLIC, EMPLOYEES AND HORSES
81 was told that the street-car service of
Washington was extremely slow. even on the
more pretentious roads, and / am satisfied that
such is the truth" said gentleman who came
here to see the glories of President Harrison's
Inauguration, and who was chatting to a STAR
reporter about the many beautiful and excel
lent features of the national capital.
1T surprises me-" he continued s'but your
good people seem to be easily pleased and are
content to suffer delays which need not exist a
day longer. The slow travel is not the fault of
the drivers or the horses; the blame lies with
the management of the companies or with the
dear public itself. / was on q car yesterday,
going up 9th street, and We made seven stops
in two blocks. That was bad enough. The
record was, however eclipsed this morning on
F street. 1 started from the transfer at 9th
and street on west-bound car, and we
stopped three times to take up passengers and
twice to drop others before we travelled one
block. The next block was worse yet-four
stops to drop passengers and three halts to
take on others. How is that? What is the
remedy? do you ask. Why do as they do in
blocks are no longer than they are here-stop
only when you reach an interesting street.
The amount of time to be saved by that prac-
tice would surprise You, and the poor horses
would be relieved beyond measure"
Talks with half dozen street-car drivers
convinced the reporter that such a reform
would be regarded by street-railroad men as
an unmixed blessing: Each STOP" said a con-
ductor, 'causes loss OF at least fifteen seconds
and the saving Of time would mean from seven
to ten minutes on each single trip-equal to
one mile. II We only stopped at street corners
our little load would always be found there,
and it takes but little longer to pick up bunch
OF half dozen passengers than il does to take
one or two. There's a humane side to the
question, too" he continued The horses have
some rights that we ought to respect. II may
be that people are thoughtless, but / don't
know that thoughtless cruelty is any less in
human than any other kind of torture. On q
wintry day, when the tracks have been like
glass, I've had people stop my car 20 or 80 feet
from a corner where had previously stopped
in order that they might get off precisely in
front of their own door, and then, before the
next corner was reached. some one else would
insist on another stop. Probably not one of
those people imagined that they had done any,
thing inhuman, but if they had thought for a
moment over the great additional straining the
horses had to undergo, they would probably
have all got out at the corner. That corner
rule is in effect in a number of cities, and
can't see any reason why it should not work
successfully here"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-15
The Death Record.

During the twenty-four hours ending at noon
to-day deaths were reported to the health Office
as follows: Howard Fahnstock, white, 1 month;
VIM. Hussey, white, "A years; Bridget Costello,
white, 81 years; VIM. Kellian, white, 81 years;
Maud Keenan,, white, years; Bette johnson,
colored, II months; America Childs, colored,
80 years; Julia Williams. colored. 40 years;
Richard Jackson, colored, IL years; Patsey
johnson, colored, 20 years; Hester Guy, COL
ored, SO years; Rose Ellis Buchanan, colored,
2 years; Jennie Mack, colored, 50 years; Susan
Jackson, colored, IS years; VIM. w. Sommer-
vile, colored, year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-15

The Commissioners to-day received Q copy Of
the sct approved March providing for the re-
organization Of the District militia, and dis
covered that il imposed on them ~ Il the asses
sorsrecently appointeda duty for ~hich nopro-
vision has been made. Under she new Law
every male citizen of the District between the
ages of eighteen and forty five, with the usual
exceptions of persons in the employ Of the Dis
trict, ministers, physicians, railroad engineers,
&C., shall be enrolled in the militia. The re-
sponsibility for this enrolment is imposed
upon the Commissioners. The Law says:
That the Commissioners of the District of
Columbia shall provide for the enrolment of
the militia, and for this purpose may require
the assessors Of taxes at the same time they are
engaged In taking the assessment Of valuation
OF real and personal property, to make list of
persons liable to enrolment, and such record
shall be deemed sufficient notification to all
persons whose names are thus recorded that
they have been enrolled in the militia. Imme-
dateiy after the completion Of each enroll
ment they shall furnish the commanding gen.
eral of the militia with a copy Of the same"
Commissioner Wheatley said to-day that this
assessors. He was inclined TO think that the
word may" in the section quoted, should and
would be construed as mandatory. and that the
assessors would have to do the work. He, to-
1hy, re1erred the law 70 the attorney Tor the
District to obtain the views Of that officer upon
It. In case it is held that this work must be
done by the assessors, instructions will at once
be formulated SO as to provide for compliance
wlth the law. The assessors are paid % per day
and it is not likely they will object to work
that will prolong their employment. Their
compensation is provided for by a special ap-
preparation. and there is some doubt whether
this appropriation will hold out long enough TO
pay for the time necessary to complete the en-
rollment. This enrolled militia under the law
is different from the national guard. which is
to be composed entirely Of volunteers and not
exceed twenty-eight companies. The enrolled
militia 10 like q reserve force. The law saws il
shall not be subject to any duty except when
called into the service of the United States or
to aid the civil authorities in the execution of
laws or suppression Of riots"
The national guardsmen. however, are SUBJ
Ject to orders for drill, review, inspection, en-
campment, or any other duty required Of the
national guard in states So every male citizen
OF suitable age and mental and moral character
after the assessors have finished their work
will be high private in the rear ranks Of the
huge reserve army of the District. Besides the
exceptions noted, the law exempts from service
idiots, lunatics, common drunkards, vagabonds,
paupers and persons convicted of any infamous
crime. Commissioner Wheatley thought to-
day that If the assessors were not required TO
do the work that the enrolment might be made
by the police
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-15
Small Boys Out Nights.

To the Editor of THE EVENING STAR:
You will confer favor upon the residents on
8 streets northwest, between 18th and 14th, and
in that vicinity, by suggesting to parents the
advisability of keeping their small boys within
doors at night. These boys are accustomed to
deface front steps with chalk or coal, Jerk door
bells violently and throw dirt or small stones
against windows. Last night they broke q
large pane Of glass in my house. Boys aho are
permitted to roam the streets after dark will
fall into evil ways. 1870 ST.
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ALEXANDRIA.
Reported for TIE EVENING STAR.

Reported Tor HE EVENING STAR.
The SOUTHERN METHODIST CONFERENCE
The Baltimore conference of the NJ. Z. Church
South still continues its session at the Southern
Methodist church, Bishop A. w. Wilson pre-
siding. The annual conference examination as
to the life and ministrations Of ministers has
now been completed The request of A. p.
Bonde. Of Sudley mission, for a supernumerary
sideration by the committee on conference
relations Dur:aS the examination under the
disciplinary question, Are our preachers
blameless in life and official administration"
a most excellent report was given of the labors
of Rev. s. w. Haddaway, Of Mount Vernon
place, Washington, and the extension of the
church there was announced as probable.
The time to-day has been occupied with the
continuance Of the disciplinary questions and
the presentations of reports, &C., from the
different institutions of the church.
PREACHING LAST NIGHT.-Lenten services are
now held at the Catholic and Episcopal churches
here and last night Rev. Father Harlan, S. j.,
of St. Aloysius church, Washington, preached
at st. Mary's church.--Conference services
were conducted at the N. E. church South by
Rev. J. s. Clarke, Of the Virginia conference
NOTES.-The funeral of Mr.. VIM. Preston
French took place this morning from his home
on South Washington street. near Wilkes street.
Rev. DIR. Norton of st. Pauls P. E. church,
conducted the services, and the interment took
place in the Presbyterian cemetery The
board of trade has offered premium of $50
for the best article on the city Of Alexandria,
showing its advantages for business. The board
committee on railroads has an appointment
with Superintendent H. H. Carter, of the Bal
timore and Potomac railroad, to-day, to con-
slider the subject Of the establishment Of i'm
proved facilities for freight at the Fayette
street depot here.-The Friendship fire COM
pany Q774) held a meeting last night and made
preliminary arrangements for visit to New
York on the 30th Of next April to take part in
the centennial Of Washingtons Inauguration
and is now putting up beans and peas.
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Base Ball Abroad.

The All-America base ball team defeated the
Chicagos yesterday in London bya score of s
to 8. Hanlon captained the All-Americans,
and Fogarty played short in place Of Ward,
who sailed for home yesterday. During the
game tomorrow there win be throwing match
with a cricket ball between George ]. Bonner,
the champion Australian cricketer, and Ed.
Crane. The former held the record until it was
broken by Crane at Melbourne. The match is
open to all Englishmen. The winner will
receive o suitable emblem.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-15

HE KNocKED THE DUDE DowE.-As Cora
Tanner, the actress, was passing through the
lobby Of the Plankington house, Milwaukee.
yesterday, young dude, somewhat the wore
for liquor, made an insulting remark. Col,
Sim, who was q very few feet behind his wife,
heard the remark, and his fist hit the fellow on
the side Of the face. He followed tins with
another blow, and gave the fellow . sound rat-
psassd. The afIAis 81 bssa ths TN 4 Is
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FOR Observation-Disclosures

vols. complete 70 date: 81 20 per vol whole price
sSIssIsSsds in any sssasss. Address ss:i
FOB ssaaLIEasTwo ELEeANT UPRIGHT BIGY -
a; Y i.a S.a For mis-
E0R sAiE-PsYCHo TRICYCLE. TROssT STEER
;SsSs s$oS s . sas S.SsT ss q ss:S
sAf sESCSSsks 5i 3. s Ss smsI fs5as
0R sALEzI OFFER FOR SALE AT Low FIG
nj sa IN On sn9e %
mess. Inquire before and after ; Of
mh15-3t. l.so5 .t.nx
FOE sALEa0NE NEW UPRIGHT PIANO, SEVEN
ana one third octaves three unisons oyefstrung
sss :sss Gsss
and q al naa
:d Psee IL sdss nat s
cn H%d S, %SsSS s Sas Pin q the
;Sis unrivsisd soh@si Ssnos the iesd
hob SALE-A FINE SQUARE PIANO, BARGAIN,
ton. sna n
an oce ORDER f and fully can be had If taken
sssS s s2s' ss
2. any time within three years for new piano. Can
THE PIANO EXCHANGE,
MO 013 Pa. ave-
E0R sALE-MEDIyM-WEIGHT COVERED DE
livery wagon built to order and In perfect condi-
ton VIII 3uy passenger side-bar surrey or trade.
Apply TO THOS. Z. TRAZZARE, q. e. cor. Penna.
ave and N ST. mh14-3ts
tNOR SALE-TwO GOOD SECONDHAND, FIRE
IL proof Safes. One medium large; one small. Com
ONCE. It.
Tor SALE - ONE Il. P. OTTO GAS ENGINE, IN
good order, bargain; also compound Yacht engine.
new 606 Pa. ave. NV mh15-3t'
EOR SALE-FIvE HUNDRED DOUBLE BLAN-
- kets and five hundred double mattresses. at half
price Must be sold at once. At H. BAUM'S, 21g 18th
81. .. ". mS-1m
EOR SALE THE lotto" GAS ENGINE RE-
quires no boiler; avoids all expensive attendance;
no loss Of time handling of fuel Send for circular
and price list d. BAILAUF. Agt. 73l 9TH ut. nl2
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-15
THE DISTRICT MILITIA.
The ASSESSOR May Have 10 Enroll the
Citizens.

TEE PROVISIONS or THE NEW LAv-DUrrEs WHICH
NAY GREATLY INCREASE TIE WORK or TEE NEW
BOARD OF AssEssoRs-A MArrKR RKFKRRKD TO
TIE ATTORNEY.
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Oklahoma Invasion Organized.

Purcell. !. T.. Special to the N. 7. World March IA
The following message was to-day sent Presi-
dent Harrison by Oklahoma Hill and party:
THE situation in Oklahoma is critical It is o
national necessity to take action'at once in Ok
lahoma. II the thousands of actual, honest
settlers clamoring for admission are deprived
OF the right TO settlement till too late to make
crop, it viii be severe disappointment, and
win cause actual starvation on the border ~
Consultation to-day between the leaders ended
in the complete formulating Of the invasion.
Hill leaves tomorrow for Oklahoma.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-15

NOR RENT-Nw COR. 18TH AND SITS. NV
II elegant residence Is rooms and stable, all mod.
l1io 3 81. s.e, two-story brick. 7rooms .. % SO
"a Sd at sw a-story brick, 7r................lo
large Warehouse and Workshop rear ST. Josephs
Hsn 5th ard Il sta nv: water. gas.-..........1 Is
> houses Capitol Hill, 2-story brifk, bet. Sd and
4t' a Ane s's hs'''''' GEORGE i. EMNoNs.. 10
d27-.{n $50 stn.w.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-15

A vERY YoUNo CouPIE MAnnTED.-A Psrkers-
burg, w. Va, special 70 the New York lSerah
says: The youngest couple ever married In
this state were made man and wife last night
ct Keyser, Mineral county. Their names are
Chloe Poland, aged thirteen, and Joe Snow,
aged fourteen They had been lowers for four
ysaEs, ard after .iEsqusnt snaFsetis, rseeived
lt1ksd u s sAogt lFesa
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KILLED BY HER HUSBAND.
a Jealous Man Plunges q knife into
HIS Wife's Breast.

THE OH, OLD sroRY-rHR PLKAsuRE-Lovrxe
PARTNER OF HARD-woRKISa LABoRxR-sHE
LEAVES HIN foR ANoraEa MAx-A QUARREL
WITH FATAL RksULrs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-15

''THK OLD RoxAx's" SoS FOR GovERSoR.-
A Columbus special 10 the New York Tritsoss
says: There is Q movement among the demo-
cratic politicians 10 nominate Allen W. Thur
man for governor. He is the only son Of Judge
Allen @. Thurman. The movement Is backed
by many Of the prominent politicians in cen
trail Ohio.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-15

SURVIVING FALL OF SEVENTY FEET.-John
Jackson. colored. aged eighteen, while cleaning
windows in the fifth story Of the Bennett Man
ufacturing company's building in Binghamton,
N. Y, yesterday, lost his hold ON a slippery
sash. On level with the ground, 60 feet be-
low, was skylight Of opaque glass, three-quar-
tiers Of an inch thick, covering the basement i'm
which was the engine. Through this obstruc-
ton the negro fell like a lump Of lead making
q hole only two feet by three. Striking an iron
pipe, which he bent badly, he fetched up ON the
stone Tagging, nearly 20 feet from where hs
started. Both his legs and one arm were
broken, but he was conscious. and will live.
He ate q good dinner at the hospital. and says
he would not fall that way again Tor SIS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-15

LoRp LoxsDALE SAFK. "A Minneapolis
special 10 the New York Sg says; Word has
been received At Winnipeg that Lord Lonsdsle
has arrived at the point within the arctic circle
known a. The Ramparts, which IL the last ont
post Of the Hudson Bay company. He and his
party are we'll, and his lordship 10 in hne
spirita. He will remain there few weeks, and
then pass on north He does not expect 20 gee
back to civilization for year and . half yet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-15
SUBURBAN PROPERTY.

WANTED-WE HAVE A CUSTOMER FOR SUBUR-
w ban residence with ground for garden and stable
on premises near K X. and within 10 or 12 miles of
city price about $500. TYLER RUTHERFORD
1907 ST. NV. mh15-3t'
RROOKLAND. BROOKLAND BROOKLAND.
- We are still making numerous sales in this popu
lar subdivision. Buy lot and build house to suit
you.
number Of choice lots at original low prices, to
10 cents per square foot easy terms Apply plats
and information to
MoLACHLEN BATCHELDER,
Enh11-1m 15l5 street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-15

James A. Cudvorth, Who captAined the
champion Loweii's last year, win play center
fReId for the St. Louis Browns this season He
purchased his release for ESQ Of Prerdsat
In spesch Delivered before the Powhata.
club IN kichmond, Va, lest night, Hon. Henry
v. F1ournoy secretary Of the commonwealth
mid Be believed the solution Of the rsce prob
len would Be ths disfranchissmsnt Of the
Trn Gen. Grant has given her check for e2S
70 ed tie National coofedsra1s soadisrs homo
q AnGtin, Texas. :. -. >. 1.
u. ysy Gould end ~ party aztxsd u Kk1Gs
1esk Az yss>weag.
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:. THE PIANO EXCHANGE,
BOARDING.

600 14TH ST. NV; FINE LOCATION; ROOMS
49, en- suite or single; choice table. Mrs. d. b.
STOCkHAM. mhl4- Inn
GIG 18TH ST-DESIRABLE ROOMS, WITH OR
C1Owithout board. mhl3-6t
40 TO THE WEST-END CATERER.
~ To Strangers and the Public beg to state that
can furnish nrst-class Meals delivered to your
rooms nice and hot at any hour Mail orders promptly
attended to. ". JACKSON,
2I-lm' West-end Caterer 1908 K st. n. W.
TNHE WEBSTER, 5l3 18TH ST. NV, SIGHT
seers' home central to all points of interest new
furniture: elegant rooms with board. 80 to $40 per
day, 81 to 81. j. A. DEWITT. Prop. ja14-6m
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! bet l7th 4 18th 1890 r. i. ave. BIT 16ll7-I25
Conn ave. near St 800 ST.. near l2th, Tor. 10
h bet 18th is, l5r 200 18th. bet and r. Or 100
Sth. above ST.. 12r .loOl5th near NV. 11r.. 10
Gal St, 2d floor, front ZIG 18th ST. NV. TT. s35
heated by steam $50 lilo ST. 4th FIR. 3r,- 30
Sal +, Sd foor front g9 St. I'd roor, Pr. 80
heated by steam 80 y. Il, fir. to IL
Elegant sun A La ave-, from 10 to 20
Building, 'nreproof, 2 ele- 513 1th ST.,
waters heated by steam, 121 st. NV, Pr 25
from $50 to $50 each 1211 + ST. NV, 3r. 20
~ z cor 18th and Pa 513 IL tn st.. 3r. 20
ave-, 1r.............50 400 13x St NV. shop. 20
STORES
422 9th St $75 AL 18th st.n.w..... $40
mill X. o. HOFFMAN 10Th and sts. ny
Telegram-herald., 1889-05-09

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ToFzxA Ezn-. a4s -GeFxrnor e1r--
PAxsy = = Essss.<t II > -StseE ix0z1 a3gsEs
" Prise. Jx. c. tas AerEE C-xS.laz Euzi-
xraszoa Assscl alta q y llzle in.Esoa. rsl4taYe
l. tns eeAdstLoa ii lzbox u kznsAs. H. d.
I1aa4. eA-el0y 4szeszt AKA cassyeasz1scn Ils-
f0ras&tloz = soasE1 bee&2ss tao2ssReS u
1szroez k&se 4.SSAaF eZa1Ztzted fSoa t1a1
StAss g thz 4zd Is@4y Ieo4s4Hes E1oxs zrs
pTspariag fex th-s uaoye Ia enasared
eusigratlea tegaa l@st January and Is -
szxtf-sHg s1eh Ea-sE prepcrtlCAs Ss u t1Eestea
cepoP1-atiSa of thai ed alsut u tAat state.
Tie srfLsE Aleses - Es@son ot tlis
naoyeH-sat PoOE 80 es. "a ueAtIaeaS.
cruel unjust s21 Oppressive el4as
legislation u AllL pgsEgic4ly cistE~n-
eAisss Ia negro Ihs lttter was referred
- he Governor u ths AboE Commission
sT, Who replies ~ tos effect Lbst " tie ~,
Vjs co.orod population " tee state TIE Ela-
1orlty are found IE cities 4Ed l. AIS Adult
males n TIC ranks OF unski.lea IL
toxers. earning froA SD 20 sL5O
Per day. and nnd employment about
t.9-thirds of tAs year. In isls there
VS. an exodus OF negroes from Mississippi
brought here by similar condition Of
sffairs The commissioner reasons that II
another exodus Is sto occur from North
CaToiins stiil greater hSTdskips viii await
them than have been endured by those Or
l57N tie rsc0mme nds the sending OF AN ia
teligent committee 10 examine localities
IA different States, anc thea only ~ move
after due consideration
Telegram-herald., 1889-05-09

He Referred TO "Ribbonisn," and SOt ts
Secret societies IN General


Secret Societies IN General
LONDON, May Upon the resumption OF
the PaTneu commission Tuesday f@rnelI
made correction OF his evidence last III
day regarding his words ia the House
Of Commons concerning the non -eXistencs
OF secret societies IL Ireland lie
said that ho had referred 10 the re-
ports OF the debate. and found bis remarks
referred particularly 10 'ribbonism' and
not TO secret oonspiracies generally Rn
remarks were therefore fairly accurate
10 the facts. as 'ribbonisn" al that time
did not exist in Ireland
Mr. parnell said that he sometimes paid
money from his own private account IN be-
half OF the league. lie did not object 20 al
inspection Of his accounts
Acknowledgement Webster here began a
prOtracted examination If the witness
10 hiS banking transactions. but failed 10
elicit any thing Of note.
Being further catecbised upon lis knowl-
edge of General Millen and other members
of the physical-foTc party, Nj larneu de-
clared that majority % the members OF
that party were utter strangers 10 him lie
had never heard That Mr. Egan had joined
the Clan ma Gael lie would regret - nnd
that Mr Egan had rejoined the physical
loItt bAt IL eA~H+N ~s'N S@-.-- SN~-~ -
course unnatural
Referring 20 his speeches made IN Amer
lea as reported in the Irish World. witness
said he could not accept the reports as cor
rect Mr. Ford gar bled the speeches IN
order To suit the taste of the readers of the
Irish World witness had never made this
statement publicly before because IL was
not necessary.
Recurring 10 secret societies Mr.. parnell
said he considered that a person who Joined
the league and continued 10 be a member
OF the Clan Gael acted 10 the injury Of
the leagues policy. ANY member OF tho
league who would advocate tl4s Zee ~
dynamite would be q traitor.
Telegram-herald., 1889-05-09
DEPEW ON POOLING.
Tho Inter State Law VIII Not BE IF
fective Till tho System Is Recognized


New YORK, May s-Chauncey NJ Depew
was examined by Senator Culiom's commit
tee yesterday. Mr. Depew said the inter
State Law shoul 10 amended 80 as TO apply
TO all roads doing business in this coun-
try, whether Mexican or American lie
considered pooling good thing, and said
the inter State law would never be effect
i've unit, there was a legalized pool In
some form or other. The section
requiring roads TO publish their
rates took business away from
the weaker roads and gave IL 20 the
stronger ones American and Canadian
cars were used Unfortunately on both
sides of the line In conclusion Mr.. Depew
said a war between Canada and the -nited
States would last 'Ist two days"
General Manager Joseph Hic-son. of the
Grand Trunk, followed Mr.. Depew.
He admitted that his road practical
ly controlled rates between Chicago
and Portland, but said its business
in the United States was carried
on in accordance with the spirit OF the In.
ter-State law. He thought any attempt 70
make the Canadian roads obey the Inter
State law would raise an international
auestiOn