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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-27
DEFEATED AT LAST,

But It Took the Entire City OF Philadelp hia
to Do 1t.
The Philadelphia Whist Club sent an aggre-
CATION of their crack players over to this city,
and on Saturday night they met the crack
players Of the Capital Bicycle Club. The latter
sustained for the first time in their brilliant
career in the whist field defeat. The contest
embraced three rounds Of duplicate whist, each
club showing six teams OF four men each
There were eight players in each section, the
second table of each section replaying the
hands played at the first table. By this means
all chance was eliminated and the contest mar
srowed down to one of pure skill. The visitors
won by total OF ninety points. or forty-fve
tricks. The victory is accounted for in one
way by the fact that while the visitors had all
Philadelphia to draw from, the Capital boys had
but forty players from whom to select their
team Of twenty-four.
An invitation WAS extended to the Capital BIZ
cycle Club for return game to be played in
Philadelphia, and il will doubtless be accepted.
The visitors admitted they played the game of
their life and were naturally jubilant over their
fine showing. All the hands played have been
recorded. and will be reproduced in Phila-
delphia.
The players Of each team were: Washing
ton-Barrick, Bingham, Low, Wooten,
Stephens. W. s. Dodge. J. NICK. Borden. Fogg,
Britton, Williamson, J. p. Borden. Chadwick
Harlan. H. A. Dodge Parsons, Parker, Nc
and Carr. Observation-Disclosures, Remack,
Work, E. P. Townsend, Melick, Hill, J. s. Neff,
Hoar, Swift, Balderston, Ellison, H. Town
send, Cofrode Butler, s. B. Neff, MacBride, J.
P. Green. A. L. Green, French, Hawley, Borda,
Pearsall, Ernshaw and Lowry
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-27
ANACOSTIA.

Yesterday as Mrs. Catherine Simpson was
driving across the Anacostia bridge her horse
became frightened and ran away. On the run
the carriage struck the ironwork, throwing Mrs.
Simpson out and against one OF the iron up
rights. She was seriously hurt and was carried
to the Office Of DR.. r. A. Pyles. where ner
wounds were dressed. She was then sent home.
After a long run the horse was caught. Today
Mrs. Simpson is said to be much better.
There is considerable Indignation on this
side Of the river at the proposition to establish
a hospital for contagious diseases here. Promi-
nent people are energetic in their opposition to
the scheme. Public action will be taken as
soon the Citizens Association can get to-
gether. The Hillsdale Citizens Association is
also to have meeting at early date to con-
slider this subject.
There was home missionary service last
night at the Anacostia NJ. Z. Church. Mrs.
Van Anderson was to have addressed the
meeting. but failed on account of sickness to
put in appearance. Mrs. Aldrich
of Grand Rapids, Mich, spoke earnestly
on the chosen topic and called forth sincere APP
plause and good cash returns. Miss Davis
talked missions also and succeeded In raising
some revenue for that worthy object. Miss
Corie Etzler and Miss Emma Bowen rendered a
duet. and Miss Etzler followed this up with a
meritorious solo
Mrs. Owens. living on the Sheriff road, re-
ports to the police the loss by theft of the sum
Of 50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-27
1t Was Or q Grade Crossing.

1t Was Or q Grade Crossing.
To the Editor Of The ..veninx Star:
Apropos of The Stars righteous fight against
that great marplot of this beautiful city-grade
crossing-I desire to relate the following Incl
dent:
On Saturday evening about o'clock as grip
car No. 1S. having attached to it two passenger
coaches, was going south on the 7th street cable
line, as it nesred the crossing Of the Baltimore
and Potomac Railroad Compauy's tracks a train
on the latter road was approaching. When the
grip car was al a distance OF fully 100 feet from
the crossing the gates began to lower q signal
for it to stop. The gripmsn's attention at this
time seemed directed to something to the
right and he stood, picturesquely leaning on
his grip or brake handle, gazing westward un-
til his car was within a very short distance of
the guard gates. now entirely lowered. At this
moment he seemed to lose his head and instead
of letting 60 the cable and putting on both
brakes he took tighter grip and with set
teeth and pallid face ''let her co." tearing away
and breaking down the gates on both sides of
the track
The stout and elastic tinbers Of the guard
gates broke with loud reports and the pieces re-
manning snapped and banged against the side
posts OK the car, making . terrifying noise,
throwing the splinters, large and small, in al
directions. greatly frightening the ladies
children and many other Passengers, some Of
whom sought safety by trying to get under the
seats.
Mos. fortunately for those in the rear coach
the driver OF the engine attached to the steam
train had his locomotive well in hand was run
ming slowly. and was thus enabled TO prevent
the catastrophe which would have been the nat
ural sequence OF the gripman's inattention t,
his duties. 1t must be added, in justice to tn,
street railroad company, that the gripman wa
at once suspended on the report Of some Of tn
passengers. F.
March q, 1898.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-27

The graduating class Of the Naval Academy
is larger than usual this year. but it is believed
that every member Of it can be provided for.
The class numbers ,hirty-six four, of whom are
slated for assistant naval constructors. leaving
thirty-two to be provided with other commits
sions. At the present time the vacancies actu-
ally existing are twelve in the line, fourteen in
the engineer corps and five in the marine corps.
Two more are assured in the line by reason OF
the retirement OF Admiral Harmony aud Com
modore ellis, and three disability retirements
are likely to be caused upon the retirement Of
the two officers named There is every hkeli-
hood therefore that seventeen vacancies will
exist in the grade Of ensign by June 80. Another
vacancy In the marine corps II likely to occur
by the retirement Of Lieut.. X. p. Vain
wright. who 10 nov before retiring board; and
should it be construed that the recent act stop
ping the reduction in the engineer corps fixes
the number Of assistant engineers at sixty. in
stead Of ffty-fve. there viii be nineteen vscan
cies IN that grade instead Of fourteen The
present indications are that there will b ten
vacancies In excess Of the number Of gradu-
ates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-27
TARxIxa N TIE crrr.

SAAAANo IN rae CAIl
It is peculiar thing that farming is being
prosecuted directly in the heart Of the District.
Flows are being operated. burrows run, seed
planted and turned in and general market pro
duce cultivated, AL within earshot of the rumble
OF drays. between two trade arteries, two lines
Of street cars and within q stones throw in
any direction, Of the strife and hustle of CITY
life. The district referred TO lies on the west
the street bridge. and extends nearly to the
N street bridge. The spot attracts q good deal
Of comment.
Mr.. Joseph W. Harry. . prominent citizen OF
Tenleytown, who was stricken with paralysis q
day or two after the 4th OF March, is now rap
idly improving under the care Of Dr. Stay
maker, and hope il entertained for his COM
plete recovery within few weeks.
Mr.. Fayette barnes, who was severely injured
In . collision the other night near the distrib-
uting reservoir, il now able to move around a
little.
The question Of a revival Was discussed las,
night in Mount Zion A. NJ. E Church, but no
definite plan was fixed on. The subject of
next meeting OF the board of trustees
Miss Charlotte Brown has issued invitations
for violet tea on Wednesday evening.
Several accidents are reported as the result
OF reckless driving on the Conduit road yester-
day. The police were called on several times
to stop extempo races between Sunday dTiv-
ers.
Rev. Charles E. Buck. pastor St. Johns
Episcopal Church, was suddenly taken ill yes
terday in the pulpit and obliged to leave the
church for the parsonage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-27
THE EARNING CAPACITY.
1t Must Re Considered In the Condemn
fiQu of RrouerfY hx thu Gsoxerr.nanf

It Must Re Considered I'm the Condemns.
ton Of Property by the Government.
The Supreme Court of the United States to-
day declared its opinion that the United States
could not condemn property Of private
corporations without considering in the
proceedings the earning capacity thereof.
The opinion Was rendered by Justice
Brewer in the case of the appeal
of the Monongahela Navigation Company
from the judgment Of the circuit court for the
western district Of Pennsylvania. in condemna-
tan proceedings instituted by the United
States. The navigation company, said Justice
Brewer, was . corporation authorized to i'm
prove the navigation of the Monongahela river
by the construction of locks aud dams
After constructing six OF these at the re-
quest of the United States il built what il
known as the lock and dam No. T. Subse-
quently Congress passed an act providing for
the condemnation and purchase of this lock
ana dam, the act prescribing that in the
estimation of the value Of the property no
account should be taken OF the value of
the franchise Of the navigation company
whereby it was authorized to collect tolls from
vessels passing through its locks. Condemns
ton proceedings were begun, and according to
no account OF the value Of the company's
franchise. In this, continued Justice
Brewer. We think the court erred. The
right Of the company to charge tolls for
the use and benefits Of the improvements il
had made is factor that must be considered in
fixing the amount Of damages to be awarded in
q case of this kind. The judgment Of the cir
cult court is, therefore, reversed.
Justice Brewer stated that Justice Shiras
having been Of counsel in the court below, and
Justice Jackson, not having been q member OF
the court when the case was under considers.
ton, took no part in the decision.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-27
A COACH AND FOUR.
The Proper Equipaxe for an Ambaasadsr-
Outriders and Bewigged Footmen.

The Proper Equipaxe for Ambaasadsr-
outriders and Bewigged Footmen.
The fact that as Ambassadors Sir Julian
Paunc efote and N. Patenotre may. il they 90
choose. drive in more stately equipases than
ever before seen in this country, accompanied
by outriders and white-wigged footmen, has
sent thrill Of excitement through the circles
where this topic has been discussed the past
few days. As minister Sir Julian Pauncefose
receives . salary Of $4,000. In cousidera-
ton Of his higher rank Sand the So
cial duties incidental TO il il is ex-
pected by other diplomats that this
sum will be raised TO ESQ eco At the European
courts ambassadors are able to surround them
selves with every luxury. Their official visiting
II done in = state coach drawn by four or siX
horses, with outriders in stunning liveries and
q coachman and footman absolute works of art
In the way of powder, patches and wigs. These
equipages. driving through the streets Of Lon
don, Paris, Vienna or Rome. create something
Of stir even where long custom has made
every one pretty well used to il, but what q
sensation il would be here Q bright afternoon
on Connecticut avenue
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-27
Johann Hof's Malt Extract, like

Johann Hoffs Malt Extract, like
many other good things, has Q
history. Its primary object was
to benefit mankind. Its dissem-
ination at first was confined to a
very limited area. From Ger
many its fame spread like wild
fire, and since 1s47 it has been a
recognized remedy, not only by
the public, but by the medical
profession of every civilized ma
tion. But as in every instance of
sterling worth there is the result
ant envy. it was not long ere Jo-
ham Hoff's Malt Extract evoked
small army of imitators whose
bunging processes have not only
done physical harm. but robbed
the original article for a time of
its Just eulogy. But time tries
all" and this puny and petty
tribe of imitators have been
beaten back by the sheer force of
public preference and scientific
analyses to their normal position
of imprudent empiricism. The
genuine Johann HoffHs Malt Ex-
tract has the signature of Johann
Hoff' on the neck of every bottle.
EIsNER & MENDELsoN Co, sole
agents, 152 and l54 Franklin St,
New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-27
Special Mission From Costa Rica.

The government Of Costa Rica has appointed
Senior Don Manuel NJ. Peralta. who is the repre-
sentative Of his government at several Of the
European courts. envoy extraordinary and
minister plenipotentiary to the United States.
on special mission OF congratulation and good
wishes on the part Of Costa Rica to the Presi-
dent Of the United States. Mr.. Peralta may
also treat Of other subjects
The established legation Of Costa Rica re-
mains at the same place in charge of Senior J.
B. Calvo, who is charge d affaires Of that re-
public, and who has the direction besides Of all
changes relating to the Costa Rican exhibit to
the worlds fair until such time as a commits
sion shall be appointed by the government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-27
Strange,
Ism 1t,

Thai man. or q woman either. will consent TO be
punished BY wearing pair Of uncomfortable SHOES
no need ot Z; either if they would exercise little
tadTmen; in buying. Did you ever buy . pair OF
shoes from WILSON L CARR 800 st northwest.
Try them once lust for luek"-ask to the foot
wear they sell for s3 30 You vii, like the shape OF
thesr shoes well enough 70 buy pair. and you viii
discover that they require breaking in" The,
are comfortable nrsr last and all the time. II you,
feet are ten2er ret pair by al means-thsy viii
s3o-d more comfort than any shoe you have ever
worn This 81. 50 shoe is made in three different
styles Of tOe-for ladies' and men-dun or glaZ
nnish for ladies' They all comfortable. they'll
wear well and the price Is worth con alsrins. mh24
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-27
THE COSTA RICAN MINISTER.
He il Formally Presented to the President
by Secretary Gresham.

He Is Formally Presented to the President
by Secretary Gresham.
Senior Don Manuel Maria Peralta, tho new
minister from Costa Rica was formally pre-
sented to the President this morning by Secre-
tarv Gresham.
He addressed the president as follows:
MIR. President: The people and the govern
ment of the republic OF Costa RIGA have seen
with the deepest joy the accession of your
exeellency to the chief msgistracy Of the
United States of America
This great nation, trusting you for q second
time the direction and custody of her interests
and dignity, has given the highest proof of
regard for your rightfulness and devotion to
the public good.
Costa Rica knows through her own expe-
rience how strong is your love for justice and
she will always remark with gratitude that to
your wisdom and arbitration she owes the final
settlement Of her boundary question with
Nicaragua.
'She then could not fail joining with the
American people to rejoice and hail your re-
turn to the seat and succession Of George
Washington.
The president of Costa P;ca has honored
me with the special mission to come, at this
propitious juncture, to congratulate your ex-
ceiiency and to represent the republic near
your government as envoy extraordinary and
minister plenipotentary, as bear testimony
the credentials have the honor to place in
your hands.
ITO fulfill the duties thus devolved upon me
and to strengthen the friendship and promote
| the prosperity Of our two countries l dare
| claim the same good will that on previous occa
sions has been granted me by your excellency
and some OF your illustrious predecessors.
The president responded as follows:
Mr.. Minister: 1t has afforded me much
pleasure to hear the greeting you offer me in
the name OF the government and people OF
Costa Rics, upon my elevation for the
second time to the chief magistracy
| OF the United States. The tiei
OF friendship that Join the two
countries are pledge Of their earnest desire tc
draw their relations still closer IN the future
and to that erd my earnest desire and the Of.
forts OF the government Of the United Statei
will be addressed"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-27
Interior Department Changes

Secretary Hoke Smith today appointed +.
Warren Aiken Of Georgia law clerk in the gem
eral land ofice vice Z. C. Steele. at salary Of
s2,2oo On Satur lay. owing to lack Of money,
twenty-five special agents Of the land Office
were removed. There are now remaining only
eleven special agents in the service OF the
office. Mr.. Lamoreux of Wisconsin, who has
been nominated for commissioner of the gem
eral land Office. is expected in the city today II
the Senate confirms the nomination he will
probably enter upon the discharge of his duties
tomorrow. Mr.. Rose. the assistant commits
sioner, who has been acting rs commissioner,
will return to his home in Marietta. Ohio.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-27
CAsHAnr & LE1DI
92S 7rH AND 7O6 K ST.. n. w

New Spring. Dress Goods In All the new and desir-
able shades
Extra value In Cashmere AID Ssrges at Soc. yard
Csshme-es. Hsnriettas. Whipcords. Serxes and
Fancy we.yes extra quality and width. at 75c. and
81 yard
New Ginshams &C 10 and I25<c- yard
Scotch Ginxhams ~ p and Sc
rrfmninx SILKS and yelvets to match all the new
shsdss Of dress goods
Staple Trimmings and dressmakers' supplies.
Ladies' and Misses Spring Coats and Capss-
LADIES' Cloth and Suits e. So ss. % and NJ.
Lsdi-s' and cnildr-n's Rea6y-snade Muslin and
Cambria Underwear. rood goods. well made. Hastily
trimmed and prices correct
Nsw Matsins<. l214. Is. 20 .. IS and <oc- yard
Extra heavy seamless at 2Sc. yard
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-27
An Exch.nre of Om,~.-

Col Ernst, superintendent of public build
ings and grounds, and OIL Wilson, superin.
tendent Of the Military Academy, who have
been ordered to exchange places, have arranged
between themselves to make the transfer Fri
day next in order that each Of them may start
in on his new detail on the LIST Of the month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-27
THE CLAIMS DIsALLOWED
For Extra Services in Conuection With the
Rock Creek Park.

Rock Creek Park.
First Controller Matthews has disallowed the
claims of Judge C. C. Cole, Assistant District
Attorney Taggart and Mr.. r. Ross Perry for extra
compensation. amounting to $50, 900, for serv-
ices rendered in connection with the &C.
QUESTION of property for the Rocl
Creek Park. Mr.. Cole and Mr.. Taggart
each submitted q bill for 5000. Mr. Perry
claimed 1000 in addition to his per diem as
a member OF the commission. The first con-
troller held that the bills excessive and re-
fused to pass the accounts. 1t is understood
that he is sustained in his action by Secretary
Carlisle. An effort is being made to have the
matter submitted to the Court of Claims for
adjudication.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-27
Nearly Seventy Per Cent Removals.

Nearly Seventy Per Cent Removals.
Changes in the fourth-class postmssters were
given an impetus today in the list of appoint.
ments announced at the Post Office Depart
ment There we're one hundred appointments,
and Of this number sixty-seven were to fill
vacancies caused by removals.
In Virginia there were nine appointments
and eight removals, as follows: r. Z. Thomas,
vice j. Hastersley, Alberene. Albemarle
county; Mary E. Pugh, vice J. E. Beard. Broad
way, Rockingham county; H. s. Douglass, vice
A. g. Taylor. Burnleys, Albemarle county; ].
C. Lupton, vice E. E. Madison, Earlysville,
Aibemarle county; II. W. Mover. vice II. j.
Taylor, McNullen. Greene county; T.C. Taylor,
vice E. A. jenkins. madison. Madison county;
NJ. Durrett. vice W. Garland, North Garden.
Albemarle county; Emma l.. Wayland. vice r.
C. Sommers, Rochelle, Madison county; Mrs
N. G. Eubank. vice Sahe b. Shuman, resigned,
Beulahville. King William county.
The other changes were distributed as fol-
lows: Arkansas. eigh. appointments, four re-
movals; Georgia. thirteen appointments. all re-
movals; Kansas, nine appointments. five remov-
ais; Tennessee, seventeen appointments, ten
removals; Wisconsin, twenty-five appointments,
fourteen removals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-27

The funeral services over the remains Of
Miss n. A. Stodder, daughter of Mr.. John
stodder, chief clerk of the naval photographic
once, were held this afternoon ct her late resi-
dence, TIC 18th street. She was . clerk in the
Navy Department. and was q most estimable
young lady. She died Friday evening Her
remains were transferred to Boston for inter
mont. There we're many beautiful floral trib-
utoa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-27
THE NEW COURT OF APPEALS

The Appointments Expected by the Ba,
This Week.
1t is expected that the President will this
week appoint and the Senate confirm the JUS
tees Of the new Court of Appeals and that the
new court will be opened next Monday. Mem
bers Of the bar. however, are perfectly at sea al
to who the justices will be, but the hope is e1.
pressed that the District will succeed in getting
''the best two out of three
Under the act the General Term will con-
tinue to exist, constituted OF the six justices
and will have supervision Of the rules for the
lower courts, admissions to the bar, the ap-
pointments Of examiners in chancery, consta-
bles, &c. There will be enough work for the
justices. At present the dockets are SO heavy
as to require two Circuit Courts and two or
three justices on the Equity bench.
The new act provides for an additional
Criminal Court The setting in motion Of the
new court will not affec: the personnel Of the
present clerks Office save to make necessary the
appointment Of an additional clerk, and this
has already been done, the new clerk being Mr..
N. Carroll Downs. who for ten years past has
been the private secretary Of Judge McComas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-27

30 small b the chance Of failure, with Dr..
6agss Catarrh Remedy, that its propristors
are willing TO make this promise: tsIf We
your cass +, well pay you $500 in cash"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-27

W. J. Cusssns, who died at Richmond, Va,
Tuesday, left "a, 900 TO the young woman 70
whom he was engaged h be married.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-27
A Suit for Divorce.

Melissa d. Crowell, by Newton G. Price,
seeks q divorce from Alfred H. Crowell. She
states that they were married in Binghamton,
MY, May 6. 1870 She charges him with
desertiop.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-27

Franklin Byerly, deceased. OF Philadelphia
by his will left $4,000 to Roanoke College.
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HAIT.Fp

Schooner Harry and Charley. schooner E. 4. Hart.
Kintz. West Branch schooner Kate Mulle- Crabbe,
Nonini; schooner Silver Star, Hendrickson, Malta
woman creek; schooner Regulator. Hesdly. Nor
folk
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AT THE RIVER FRONT.
ARRIVED.

Schooner George T. Garrison. Thomas. Coan river
30 600 feet of Jumper Wheatley Brothers. Schooner
Anne Mason, Nomini. fifty cords wood Carter L
Clark. United States revenue steamer Crawford.
Mitchell. on Official cruise. Schooner May Flower,
Gray Msttawo nan creek. fifty cords wood. Carter
4 CLARK. Schooner George L. Ash. KenGrick, Coan
river. thirty five cords wood. Carter Clark