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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-22
WASHINGTON TO CUMBERLAND.
Meeting of the Incorporators-Neces
sary Amount Of Stock Subscribed.

The preliminary steps were taken at a meet
ing yesterday in Baltimore of the incorpora-
tors of the Washington and Cumberland rail-
road toward the organization Of that company.
The following were present: Messrs. Enoch
Pratt, David L. Bartlett and John A. Handle
ton of Baltimore. E. Kurtz johnson of this city,
Asabel Wilson of Cumberland, Md, Martin
n. Rohrbach of Frederick and Hattersly W.
Talbot of Montgomery county, Md. As is
well known this company was authorized to
construct railroad along the bed of the
old Chesapeake and Ohio canal from
Cumberland to the District line. A bill is now
pending in Congress authorizing the company
to continue the line into the District and
through Georgetown, following the bed of the
canal.
At the meeting yester day the books for sub
scription to the capital OF the company were
opened Mr.. Enoch Pratt presided at the
meeting and Mr.. John A. Hambleton was
chosen secretary and Hattersly W. Talbot
treasurer. The capital stock of the road is
$1,000 600. OF this sum the necessary amount
required by law was subscribed and 10 per
cent of the amount paid in, the subscribers
paying 50 on each share Of stock allotted to
them. Az demanded in the notice calling the
meeting. Thirty days notice will be given Of
the orgs nization of the incorporators and the
payment OF subscriptions after which time a
meeting of stockholders will be called to elect
directors and officers for the company. This
meeting will be held October Is.
Mr.. L. kurtz Johnson told STAR reporter
this morning that of course nothing could be
done until the decision of the court was an
nounced on the question Of tho sale of the
canal. He said that there was great anxiety on
the part of those living along the line of the
canal that the question should be settled as
speedily as possible and some facilities for
transportation furnished to take the place of
the canal, the loss of which was severely felt
The company had the means to begin at once
the construction of the road and no time would
be lost as soon as the legal difficulties now in
the way were cleared up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-22
THEY WANT TO DEFEAT MUDD.
Organization Of the National Capital
Democratic Club Of East Warrington.

The National Capital Democratic Club Of
East Washington was permanently organized
Wednesday night at McCauley's Hall, 20s Penn
sylvania avenue. Capitol Hill, by the election
of Mr.. Jos. Isaacs, president; T. A. Tolson, first
vice president; James L. Loveless, second vice
president; C. C. Brown, recording secretary;
j. W. Robertson, corresponding secretary; c.
7. Carroll. financial secretary; ]. X. Mangum,
treasurer; W. II. Berry, marshal; ]. W. Sheck-
els. assistant marshal.
The prcsident-elect was escorted to the chair
by Messrs. Mangum and Brown. He thanked
the club for the honor conferred upon him.
promising them to do all in his power to ad-
vance the interest of the democratic party
Throughout the entire country, more partic-
ularly in Maryland. The club is composed
largely Of Maryland democrats. The constitu-
ton and bylaws to govern the club we're then
adopted and after thirty-fve members had
signed the constitution resolution was unani-
mously adopted: That this club use all honor
able means in its power to defeat s. E. Mudd
the republican nominee for Congress from the
fifth Maryland district, and that we pledge our
undivided support to the democratic candidate
of said fifth district"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-22
LIQUOR LAW CASES.
Validity OF the Sunday Law of 1857 to
be Tried In the Criminal Court.

In the case Of Henry Raebe. in which a mo-
ton was filed yesterday questioning the valid
ity of the liquor act of 1857, as published in
yesterdays STAR. Mr.. Sillers, counsel for the
defendant, withdrew his motion in the Police
Court today and the question will be argued in
the Criminal Court.
AN UNLICENSED BAR
Ignatius Nau, who keeps one OF the
saloons on the It'll street road
near the Soldiers Home, was before Judge
Mills for keeping an alleged unlicensed bar
after the rejection of his application.
Policemen Mcnamara and McCort testified
TO the failure Of the defendant to close his sa-
loon after the rejection of his application, and
McCort gave evidence of sale made by the
defendant
The court imposed fine Of sos and the de-
PENDANT noted an appeal
A PosTPoNEMENr
Julius Thurm, who keeps place of business
on Good Hope Hill, was charged by T. B. How
ard with selling beer on Sunday. According to
proof Howard rushed the growler' for 10
cents worth of beer. Mr.. Darlington. for the
defendant, said that he was surprised at the alb
sence OF a material witness, and the case went
over until tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-22
INSURANCE FOR WOMEN.
They are Obliged to Pay Higher Rate
on Their Policies Than Men.

From the Pttsburg Leader.
The question of insuring the lives of women
| Is exciting great deal of interest lust now
Ihe women claim that every privilege and ad-
vantage granted to men in the present pro-
gressive age should likewise be granted to
women.
well-known insurance agent said the other
day:
I'VE insure women. but we have not made it
the feature that it could be made. We have
not sought for woman as we have men, and on
account of the physical risks which beset wo-
man we tax her Is additional for each 1000
of insurance. There is a prospectively large
business ahead for this line of insurance, and
if woman agents would work it up it would not
be long until women would meet on an equal
lty with men in the insurance business. We do
not limit our women who insure to the bread
winners. but we can show by our books many
women OF wealth. Neither do we limit age
We have girls of fifteen and we have elderly
| ladies. We have three young Vassar students
who are insured for $50 900 each
and two married women l can recall insured
for 100000 each. The additional tax on wo-
men insurance is retained in some cases. be-
cause 1t is not generally accepted yet that a
womans life has a monetary value. And yet
the woman who is partner in her husbands
business. the widow who supports her
lanlly, the daughter who keeps the
wolf from the door, certainly has u
monetary value and it ought to be recog-
nized. To remedy the evil would recommend
good trained women agents to handle this
department. 1t is a field of work not yet i'm
proved by the women toilers of the city, and
ought to pay well.
"Single women 80 extra on every thousand
You see, young women are great risks. Their
health is not reliable They are apt to
"Or smoke cigarettes or break their heads
playing base bali or die OF dissipation inter
rupted an indignant young lady in the vicinity
We'll, the rate is less for mothers with chill
dren," said the representative soothingly. We
charge such only SIS extra a thousand-that is,
If they are women of fifty or thereabouts.
Over that age we grant them the same privi-
lege as men. Statistics show US that women
who live over fifty years of age are even better
risks than men. We have special insurance
blanks for women and we deal with them
harder than we do with men. Her morals must
be eminenty satisfactory and her family his
tory is closely inquired into. Many an excel
lent woman, morally and physically. has been
rejected by our company on account of the de-
fciencies OF her family. We make no effort to
secure women, but those who apply are cour-
teously treated, and if they are willing to take
the extra tax we willingly examine and enroll
them"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-22
ALEXANDRIA.
Reported for THE EVENING Stan.

hepcrted Tor HE EVENING STAR
HE CIrr's REAL EsrATE.-The real estate
hello by the city for other than strictly munich
pal purposes Is not great 1t consists OF Point
Writ (fish TOWN. and Point Lumley foot OF
Duke streeD. which were dedicated by the
original owners Of the town site as public land
same manner as market; a half square on
Cameron street between Fayette and PAYNE
streets originally donated as a west market
and never used. but subject to a payment of
eco year to fund of the theological Semi
nary. Then there is the late purchase of the
canal locks. The receipts Of the market 20 TO
the sinking fund commission and are used to
buy in corporation stock. From the other
property there was received the last fiscal year
as follows: Brick works rent at canal locks
ST37.74; rent OF free wharf, $3.50; rent of Ameri-
can coal wharf. 81 $50; rent of seminary lot.
Sl4I50; rent of Rosenthalrs mill at Duke
street. S275, and there paid out on account
OF public property SI.S7l. SO. The auditor 8
report estimates at S255, 900 the value of the
real estate OF the city.
FUNERALs-The funeral Of Mr. Paul Null
hauser took place this morning from the estab-
lishment of Mr.. BENZ. Wheatley. The wife OF
the deceased. who is quite ill at his late home
on Washington street, does not know of his
death, which leaves her the widowed mother
OF six children. as he died at the infirmary and
was buried from the undcrtakers. A number
of Washington friends came down to the fun
eral.--1here was IA large attendance at the
funeral of Mr. William Murtaugh yesterday.
Many friends came from Washington to pay
the last tribute of respect TO the deceased.
Requiem mass was celebrated at st. Mary
Church.
NoTEs.-Mr. R. W. Wheat has the contract
for surveying and plating the land at the edge
of this city where the Alexandria Northwest
Improvement Company intend to sell lots this
autumn and establish a suburban park next
summer.--The Washington Street Methodist
IL iYalv nllSh cd
except Its rear and side walls and in short
time the work ofrebuilding will be begun
Young Frank Hume broke his arm yesterday
morning by fall from a tree on Frank Hume 8
farm in Alexandria county .--Nora c. Bell
has bought for $3.50 lot on the north side of
Duke street between Fayette and Payne
Street.-The Excelsior brick yards at the
canal locks have a contract for furnishing four
million brick to the new hotel at Old Point,
Va.--One of the most severe thunder storms
that has ever occurred here passed over this
city yesterday evening about o'clock. 1t did
no serious damage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-22
TRACKS ON G STREET.
Work on the lexington Railroad FIX.
tension to be Begun Shortly.

1t is expected that work on the construction
Of the q street extension Of the Ecking ton
electric railroad will be begun in the course Of
few weeks. The rails needed are nearly all
Oh hand. Mr.. E. Kurtz Johnson, the treasurer
OF the road, is the executive officer during the
absence of the president, Col. George Trues-
dell, who is in Europe. Mr.. johnson told
STAR reporter today that the portion of the
road at the crossing of the Belt line tracks on
18th street has already been completed and it
is expected that the entire extension will be
finished in a short time. This extension be-
gins at the intersection of 5th street north
west with New York avenue: thence
down 5th street to G; thence along G. street
to 18th street. The new portion of the road
Will be built in the same substantial manner as
the line now in operation from New York ave-
nue. and 9TH street to the Catholic University
and Glenwood Cemetery. Overhead wires. of
course. will not be used on the new portion Of
the road, but electricity will be the motive
power.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-22
A Qualified Endorsement.

From senator Blairs Letter, August 81. in the New
Mail and Express.
1--WE ought to have passed the education bill
before now, and our minister says that God
will make us trouble about it. But am not
SO familiar with all His plans as some are. /
wish was / am satisfied that He is opposed
to all this ignorance and violence and crime;
but l won't undertake to say just what He viii!
do about 1t. II things hadn't gone on SO
before l shouldn't have supposed that they
would 20 on so hereafter. Perhaps He will
work it out all right He can do it if any one
can. and always trust Him when get dis
couraged az l often do. There are 80 many
things that can't do myself, although think
I'm pretty smart-hsd to be to get into the Senate
from New Hampshire. My mother always used
to trust Him. and she said it was the best wav.
But sometimes get out OF patience and try
to set up for myself. so far have had poor
luck and am on the whole inclined 10 think
that III the end the Judge Of all the earth will
do right"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-22
The Career of Edwin C. BAILEY

Edwin C. Bailey, one of the victims of the
railway wreck at Quincy. who died Wednesday
night. had been in his time conspicuous figure
in New England journalism and politics. He
was born in New York in 1916. He was most.
master of Boston from 1851 to 1857 Soon after
he retired from the postmastcrship he pur-
chased the Boston Herald. and in war times
founded the Sunday Herald. He was success.
full manager and In 1869 retired with q compe.
tency. Since then he has been engaged in vari-
Gus business enterprises, residing tor the most
part in New Hamshire where he was for some
years active in democratic politics, and at one
time o democratic aspirant for the United
States Senate. From 1873 to 1877 he was editor
and proprietor OF the People and Patriot of
Concord, NH. In 1879 he was for brief sea
son editor of the Boston Globe, and in 1884 was
editorial manager of the Boston Star For sew
eral years, however, he has been living q re-
tired life and had no share in newspaper enter
prisss.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-22
The Golden Cross.

At St. Johns Commandery. No. 80. O.G.C.,
last evening Grand Commander Ehle gave an
extended account OF the reception to the men,
bers of the order by Putnam Commandery at
Somerville, Mass. The good Of the order was
discussed by Sir Knights ). A. II. Mckim, ".
Z. Graham. J. ). Moffatt. Frank @. Maxson.
Samuel Mahoney and Lady Emma Mckin and
others.
Past Grand Commander A. G. Heylmun of
Goodwill COmmandery has accepted the invi-
tation of the National Commandery to deliver
an address on the principles of the order at it's
citadel, corner of Maryland avenue and 18th
street southwest on Monday. September l.
Anacostia COmmandery, No. 423. has decided
20 make fraternal visit TO National Command
cry September l.
Among those who are most enthusiastic n
regard to the rece ptiOn at Putnam Commandery
are Sir Knight James II. Dony, F.k.R.. of Ana
costa COnmandery, Noble Commander s.
Norris Thorne of Mt. Vernon Commandery and
Sir knight Chas. b. Sayer, F r.. of Columbia
CnrnrnanHGry
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-22
OrganiZiny a Land COunD.ny

The stockholders and incorporators of the
Norfolk Land Company met for organiza-
ton at Eberon, NJ. yesterday. The company
has capital of $4,000, 900 and owns large
tract of land surrounding Paradise lake, a
beautiful sheet of water in the suburbs of Nor
folk. The place is to be turned into cottage
resort Heavy granite walls will be erected
along the water front and all the roadways will
be paved with stone. Officers were elected as fol-
lows: j. h. Dingee OF Philadelphia, president
Alfred J. Thorn of Norfolk, vice president; II.
i. West Of Philadelphia. secretary and treas
urer, and John J. Graham of Norfolk, engineer
and gene raj sunarintendent "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-22
Paying the Census Enumerators.

As has been stated in The STAR. nearly the en-
tire force of the Census Office is now engaged in
examining the accounts of the enumerators in
order that payment may be made for their
services in collecting the census. There are
about 1850 enumerattors' districts, and Of this
number returns have been received from oil
but about 700 About $4,000 accounts have al
ready been examined. and the present rate ct
progress Is about LOCO per day-that is. the ac-
counts OF about 1000 enumerators are exam
med each day. As minute examinations have
10 be made OF these accounts in order to ascer-
tain exactly how many persons have been
enumerated and how many of each class the
magnitude OF the work can be appreciated.
AS fast as the accounts are examined vouchers
are made out and checks issued for the amount
due to each enumeration
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-22
A Hint About Driving.

frUnl tue New fork Star.
DIR. Leahy, horse trainer, says: "when a
horse stops and proposes to turn around don't
resist the turn, but give him quiet horizontal
pull in the direction he wants to turn, 30 as to
carry him further around than he intended to
90, and, If possible, keep him going around
half dozen times. In most cases this will up.
set all his calculations, and he will go quietly
on without much ado. II six turns will not do.
give him twenty. In fact, If he will keen on
turning to your rein, your are sure to CONQUER.
a. enough turning will confuse him and leave
him at your command. II be will not turn,
and will back to the rein, keep him going back.
soon get tired Of that and prefer TO 20 with The
right end forward, but before you let hmm 90
give him decidedly more backing than IL
hkes." 0rssJ p, 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-22
Death of a well-Knowu Resident

Mr.. W. C. McGill died very suddenly last
evening at his residence, No. sO5 East Capitol
street. Mr.. McGill was a native Of Bucks
county. Pa, born in 1872 and in early life
followed the sea, becoming a master of some Of
the old-time sea-going sailing vessels In 1si9
he went to California, and two years later to
Australia. where he engaged in business a num-
Der Of years and then returned to this country
locating at Cincinnati in 1859 He assisted In
raising some Of the volunteer regiments early
IN the war and was attached TO Slegers brigade
IN charge Of the ammunition train. At the
close Of the war he came TO this city and served
number of years a member OF the Capitol
police. About 1874 he went TO Cincinnati and
was engaged in the real estate business there
ami N St Louis for several years For a few
years prior 10 1882 he Was a guard at the Dis
trict jail. Since 1852 he had. on account of
bad health. kept to his house most of the time
lie was sitting up reading the paper half an
hour before he died.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-22
Forecasting Thunder Storms.

TO the Editor OF IHE EVENING STAR:
FCrecasting thunder storms is easy enough to
the student of the weather map and has been
for years. number of communications on
the subject have been published in The STAR
They come under the head of locals" or little
sub-storms, occurring here and there, and pre-
dominate during the warmer months of
the year. Have not time to repeat lengthy de-
tails, simply 10 remark that the local" occurs
with the relatively north low" and moderate
Flows" and highs" We can only locate them
in general way. in thunder storms we
know the lightning will strike somewhere with
In a certain radius. but cannot foretell the ex-
act point of contact. Jpn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-22
DISTRICT GOVERNMENT.
AHALIwAY BETWEEN THEN.

Nothing new has been developed in the situa-
aon at the District buildings and the vide hall
which intervenes between the rooms OF CON-
missioners Hine and Robert seems TO grow
WIDER every day. This Was board meeting day.
put the Commissioners did not come together.
There has not been board meeting for several
weeks. The ship Of state 10 moving steadily
along, however.
~ you are interested an the protection OF human
aye sign he protest d0di'Ist the AtkiaSoR biR, and
see That your nci0hbor does, TOO.
Newman Plat discovered gold on the farm OF
:. H. Platt. in the town of Ansonia. Conn. YES
terday: Young Mr.. Platt is a geologist. and in
with gold.
george feichner's livery stable. 1851 Wood
STOCK street. Philadelphia, was burned Wednes-
day night Loss SIC, 600 partly insured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-22
ALL Run Down

From the weakening effects Of warm weather by hard
work, or from long Illness you need good tonic and
blood purifier Hoods Sarsaparilla gives q good ~.
petite. strengthens the whole system purifies the
blood, regulates the digestion.
1T affords me much pleasure to recommend Hoods
Sarsaparlla My health two years ago was very poor
My friends thought was going with consumption.
commenced using Hoods SarsaparilIa, took five bot
ties OF 1t, and today can do hard days work
ever could. II saved me from the grave and put me
on my feet sound. healthy man." WILL R. D. TRIB-
BEf, l44 East Main street. Wiggonsville, Ohio.
HOODS sARSAPARILLA,
Sold by all druggists 81 six for 80. Prepared only
BY G. HOOD CO.. Apothecaries Lowell, Mass.
100 DOSES ONE DOLLAR 8
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-22
CONDkNshD LOCALS.

The corner stone of Miles Chapel. to be built
On Sd street between L street and New York
avenue Will be laid next Monday.
The bond Of Edward Castell executor of
the will of Margaret Ann Supplee was COM
pleted yesterday. George Fl. Plant qualified as
guardian to the orphans of Atwell COwlins,
giving bond in $4,000.
James Graham plead guilty in the Police
Court today to a charge OF fast and careless
driving and was fined S10 or TO days.
Julius Frederick for allowing his dog to fol-
low him in the Center Market, paid 80 in the
Police Court today.
Two pear trees are in bloom IN Takoma Park
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-22
A Charge of Embodiment.

Yesterday afternoon Vim. Nottingham was
arrested by Detective Mahon on a warrant is
sued on complaint of ". H. Brewer of Memphis
Tenn, charging him with the embezzlement of
SIS of the funds of the American Building Loan
and Tontine Association. Col. W. A Cook ap-
peared for him and waving examination. bail
was given in 300 for the action of the grand
jury. Mr.. Nottingham was the agent here and
claims that the charge grows out Of his delay
in RENTING the money
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-22
Set on Fire by the Wires.

About o'clock last evening fire took place
in the banking house of Lewis Johnson & Co.
corner Pennsylvania avenue. 10th and ID streets
An electric light wire came in contact with a
telegraph wire leading into the bank building
and the current burned out the instruments in
the bank and set the woodwork on fire. Off
Ger Eaton called out engine company No. 2 and
the fire was soon extinguished, the loss being
about Sl0O.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-22
Henry Claws Old Home.

FROM the Chicago News.
The old homestead of Henry Clay" said
Mr.. James Harrock of Frankfort, KY, at the
Sherman last night, sis the property of Maj.
H. c. Mcdowell. a relative by marriage of the
Clay family. 1t retains all the interes ting
features of the days when it was the pride of
the great pacitcator and the banquet hall for
statesmen, as well as hospitable retreat for
jaded and moneyless travellers through the blue
grass region. Hundreds of persons visit the
historic spot III the course of a week. and are
shown through with true Kentucky courtesy
by Maj. Mcdowell and his servants Within
the walls many valuable relics, which were pre-
served by Clay, still remain nearly as posi-
BILE in the position where ne placed them. The
swords, the medals and other trophies which
would lead one to conclude that they symbol
lied military achievements were the presents
of friends who showed this mark OF esteem to
the conquest, of the great lover Of peace"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-22
To Sell the Boston "Pilot. {"

at seems to be understood" says the Boston
Transcript, that the heirs of John Boyle
O'Reilly will sell his interest in the Boston
Pilot. His partner was Archbishop Williams,
who will probably retain his interest. James
Jeffrey Roche, Mr.. O'Reillys assistant, is looked
upon as the coming editor. The proposition to
have an alcove in the new public library dedi-
Gated to the poets memory appears to meet
with much favor"