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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-19

Much joy is expressed in the county at the
prospect of having bridge from Washington
to Arlington, over which the electric cars to
Mt Vernon will pass, indicated in the bill
introduced by Representative Meredith on Mon
day last. 1t is understood that the land desired
by the company for their tracks will be readily
given by the owners, and the whole matter will
be aided and encouraged by the people Of the
county as much as possible.
The Church Improvement Society Of the
Presbyterian Church Of the county met at the
residence Of Mr.. L. Doolittle on Wednesday and
perfected arrangements for q musical and
literary concert to be held at the church at
Balston tomorrow night, the proceeds to be
used for finishing the new Sunday school room
The meeting Of the society well attended,
among those present being Miss Chloe Sturde-
want Of Wisconsin and Mr.. Edward Doolittle of
West Virginia, who are visiting friends in the
county.
The Christian Endeavor Society Of Arlington,
Va, at business meeting held at Columbia
School house elected the following officers for
the ensuing quarter: Miss Anna Munson, presi-
dent; Mr.. Harvey Hatch, vice president; Miss
Flora Reed, secretary; Mr.. William varney,
treasurer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-19
EVANSVILLE.
Correspondence of The Evening Star.

Correspondence of The Evening Star
HYATTsyILLE, MD., January 10. 1893.
DR.. and Mrs. A. NJ. Buck gave a pleasan,
party to their son Lonny at their residence in
this village last Tuesday evening, in honor OF
his birthday. Vocal selections were rendered
by Mr.. A. II. Holden and Mr.. George W. Conn,
ard Rotations were given by Miss Ada Town
shend. Games were INDUCED in and refresh
ments served. Among those present were DR..
and Mrs. Buck and Miss May Buck Misses
Annie Burchard, Louise Evans. Viola Britt and
Annie Holden and Masters Ben and Archie
Smith, George Evans and Lonny Buck, Mr.
Drown. Mrs. Bucher and Miss Ada Townshend
Of Washington, Mrs. George S. Britt, Mr.. Geo.
W. Conn and Mr.. and Mrs. Evarts.
Mr.. ii. 5. Bowen is lying dangerously i'll ut
his residence on Pike avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. II. Campbell left this morn
ing for Easton, Nd. 20 attend the funeral OF
Mrs. Campbell. the mother Of Mr. Campbell.
Funeral services were held over the remains
OF Mr.. Robert Wright at the residence of Mr.
j. C.. Robinson at l o'clock yesterday after
noon. Rev. Edward Wall, pastor OF the Pinck-
ney Memorial Church, of1iciated, and the inter-
ment was at Glenwood. Deceased was born in
England and served nineteen years in the
British navy.
From present prospects a coal famine is i'm
minent in this village. one merchant has run
out of that article and the other has only a
small supply left. Both claim that the railroad
company has not yet delivered the coal which
they ordered several weeks ago.
While a party from Washington were out
sleighing last Tuesday evening the horses SHE'D
at an object in tie road near Riverdale and
running into q ditch upset the sleigh. One of
the gentlemen was badly bruised, but the rest
Of the party escaped injury.
Yesterday morning was the coolest Of the sea-
son. The Thermometer in front OF Mr.. Bur-
chard's residence registered 10 degrees below
zero, and it is said that the thermometer at the
experiment. station of the Maryland Agricul-
tural College reached l6 degrees below.
Mr. Geo. ii. Webb is visiting friends in Balti-
more.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-19
Mr.. QUINN AT JACKSON CITY.
The Reformed Gamb bier Boards the Tiger 8,
His Lair.

His Lair.
John P. Quinn. the converted gambler, wen,
over TO Jackson City yesterday in his private
car and addressed the crowd of cheap gam
blers, policy players and hangers-On. There
was not a very large crowd at Jackson City, as
the cold weather and lack OF funds keep many
Of the players away. In the party who went
over in the car were Judge Kimbsll, Mr.. J. A.
Barrows, the cars specia! artist: Mr.. and Ms.
Matthew Pinkerton OF New York, Superin-
tendent McKeever OF the railroad company and
q choir Of young ladies.
The appearance of the car caused no excite
ment in the iawiess village. In the pool rooms
the horses were called as usual, in the poker
rooms the cards were being dealt and in the
policy shops the wheels were not stopped.
Judge kimball opened the services by read
ing passage from the Scriptures, and the choir
sang several hymns.
Mr.. Quinn then addressed the crowd. He
showed them how il was impossible for them
to win against the games that were PLAYED and
gave practical illustrations OF manipulating the
cards. as be did at the Y. u. c. A meeting Sun
dag afternoon, and the exhibition closed BY the
ex-gambler dealing several poker hands 10 show
that the inexperienced players had no show OF
winning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-19
Poor Train Service to Alexandria,

From the Alexandria Sun. editorial.
1--WE are unable to see what advantages would
accrue to Alexandria by forcing other railroads
to use the Long bridge. The railroad service
between this city and Washington is exccrable
in the extreme. and could only be made worse
by increasing the number of trains that cross
the bridge At present delays in the arrival
and departure of trains are frequent, and ex-
tremely inconvenient to the travelling public,
and the excuse for such delays is often given
that detention was occnsioned by other trains
having the right Of way over the bridge. To
increase the number of trains, therefore, that
cross the Long bridge would not only add to
our present Inconvenience and discomfort, but
would compel other roads and people TO share
our misfortunes. We doubt if any people are
treated with as much indifference BY railroad
as are the people OF Alexandra and those living
between this city and Washington. Starting
with the miserable structure here used "a
depot, there is not a single depot building be-
tween the two cities, and passengers who have
to wait for beiated trains must do 80 exposed
to the rough blasts OF winter. Can a parallel
case be found? And yet this road demands
tribute OF oil other roads seeking TO enter
Warrington. Let it first improve its own
facilities before 1t shall seek to deny the right
OF other roads to enter Washington over any
other line. Such service a. it gives our pso-
pie here within sight OF the national capital
would not be tolerated by any community near
New York or any other northern city"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-19
NEWS FROM FREDERICK.
A Committee Coming to Look AMER the City
War Claim-Notes.


War Claim-Notes.
Correspondent. ., III. Evening Star
FgrDERlcE, Nh. January II, 1893
The board Of aldermen Of Frederick will hold
q meeting tomorrow night TO make arrange
ments for bringing prominently before Con-
gress at its present session the Frederick war
claims BILL a measure that has been pending
for some time, and the purpose of which is to
reimburse Frederick in the sum of s200, 900, the
amount paid over to Gen. Jubal Early during
the war on an indemnity fund Judge McCo-
mas during his last term in Congress made
strenuous efforts to have such q bill passed, but
it was believed to have been largely hindered
bysupplementary bills to reimburse Middletown,
Hagerstown and other Maryland towns shat
suffered financial loss as Frederick did. 1t is
intended to appoint a committee Of prominent
citizens to go to Washington next week in the
interest Of the bill.
The shoe store and warehouse Of Jacob
Bishop, at Lewistown, this county, which was
broken into and robbed few weeks ago, was
destroyed by fire yesterday morning. with all
Its contents. There was no insurance on the
property.
Mr.: 8. T. stull of Orange. n. j., yesterday
bought twenty acres of suburban land wes. of
this city OF Mr.. Geo. VIM. Smith, upon which
IN the coming spring he will have erected a
handsome residence and buildings for stock
breeding purposes
Mrs. George I. Whip, one Of the most esti-
mable ladies in Frederick county, died yester-
day at her home in Jefferson, from the effects
OF blood poisoning, aged seventy-two years.
There are many very old people in Frederick
with quite remarkable memories who aver that
the present season Of cold weather has been
more severe than any they ever remember to
have experienced here. Yesterday morning the
thermometer marked l0o below Zero and for
the first time since 1877 the Monocacy river is
frozen over sufficient to admit of the travel
back and forth of teams on the ice Much suf-
fering has been experienced by the poor and in
their behalf the city police have collected con-
siderable sum of money, while several private
citizens have made public distribution OF bread
to the needy.
Fruit growers in this county, who feared the
extreme cold weather would injure next season S
crop, have been assured by ]. NJ. Slower, the
well-known South mountain orchardist. that as
far as peaches are concerned the buds are only
slightly advanced. and the continued cold
weather will have an inclination to hinder their
further development at present, thus prevent,
ing injury to them later in the season.
Gen. James G. Clarke Of Mobile, Ala, is Wis
iting his friends here. F. NICK.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-19
GEORGETOWN.
HELPING THE POOR.

At the seven tn precinct station, where many
charitable have sent groceries, old clothes, &c.
much good lie being daily done. In order that
imposters may not profit at the expense OF
those who really need the statement of every
applicant for assistance Ia verified before any
thing Is given. An officer ia dispatched to the
address given by the applicant and if things
are found as stated assistance is then rendered
as far ms lies in the power of the officers. Goa
is very often asked for, but seldom given as
it Is not often donated. Many Of those living in
the neighborhood Of the station, though, have
given buckets OF it 10 relieve those who make
unusually pitiful appeals. Yesterday poorly
clad woman with an infant but three weeks old
called at this house Of distribution and ash ed
for aid She was given all that could be spared
and thoroughly warmed. Her statement was
to the effect that she had Just come from hos
pital, where her baby was born.
TO CANCEL A CHURCH DEBT.
At the Ballston Presbyterian Church an en-
tertainment will be given tomorrow night 70,
the purpose Of raising enough money to cance
an old debt. MIR. ]. Z. Jones, the dialect elo-
eutionist, and Mr.. Nelson r. Wood o. TIT
Smithsonian Institute will be among the enter
tainers. Those having the affair in charge pre-
dict both an artistic and financial success
Ballston 10 on the Falls Church road, abou,
three miles from the southern end of the Aque
quot prloge.
DEATH OF NH. PRANK BEALI.
Mr.. Frank Beall son OF Mr.. John Beall Of the
water Office, died this morning at 4:S0 O'Clock
after lingering illness at his home, 1910 Con
gress street. Deceased was one of the mos
popular Of Georgetown's young men and the
announcement Of his 6eath, while not wholly
unexpected, was a severe shock to his host o.
friends.
NOTES.
Yesterday fire was discovered in the old Mar
shall House, large double frame dwelling sit
uate on the west side Of Congress street below
the canal An alarm was turned in, the engine
responded and the fire located in a bed room.
After some difficulty the flames were extin-
guished, but not until all the furniture in the
room had been made worthless
The Washington Loan and Trust Company
has conveyed TO Isaac E. Shoemaker lot 2.
block 3, and south half of lot g. block 8, in Bur-
ketts sub of Mt. Airy and Friendship, and
Margaret Wetzel has given to the United States
for S35 quit claim deed to tract containing
four-tenths of an acre near the distributing
reservoir.
A large white owl was yesterday caught at
Tenleytown.
Mr.. s. S. Edmonstou has been confined to
his bed at his home. No. 3ol2 Dumbarton
avenue, with q severe attack Of rheumatism.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-19
Dempsey on the Stand.

Hugh F. Dempsey, the defendant, was on the
stand in his own behalf in the prisoners case at
Pittsburg yesterday. He testified that he was
district master workman OF the X. of L., but
the X. OF L. had nothing to do with the Home
stead strike. The Amalgamated Association
had charge Of it. Mr.. Dempsey denied both the
stories told him by Gallagher and Davidson
about the arrangements 10 dose the non-union
men at Homestead. There no sign Of ner-
vousness about Dempsey when he was sworn.
and he displayed bat little on the stand. As
the case now stands, it seems TO hinge on Q
question of truth between Dempsey and Gala
CHER and Davidson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-19
YESTERDAYS BIG BLAZE.
The Total Lose VIII Reach Nearly Q Hun
dred Thousand polinrs.

The Total Lose VIII Reach Nearly 0 Hun
dred Thousand Dollars.
The fire in the building occupied by Guy.
curran &.Co., 81 9th street, which broke out
as The srAs WINS going to press yesterday after
noon. an account of which appeared in extra
editions Of The STAR, was confined to the build
ing in which it started after an hours hard
work by the FIRE department The fremen suf-
fered severely from the cold, the water freezing
upon them and greatly retarding their efforts.
Notwithstanding these difficulties. however, the
men, assisted by the entire reserve force of the
police department. overcame what Chief Paris
considered was one Of the most stubborn fires
in his eX perience.
ESTIMATED LOSSES.
II is thought that the loss TO the firm Of Guy.
Curran & Co. will probably reach $4,000,
about half of which is said to be covered by in
sursnce. The firm was just preparing for its
spring trade, and had purchased new stock.
over $4,000 worth Of goods having been re-
ceived in the past few days.
The building occupied by the firm is owned
By the c. ". Thorn estate, and was damaged 10
the extent Of $1,000. Tho building occupied
BY Duncanson Brothers Is owned by Mrs VIM.
@. Moore, and WA damaged about 800. Dun
canson Brothers win probably lose $500 by fire
and water and the Sonoma Wine Company
ABOUT $i0O by water
THE DISTRACTIONS OF THO WIRES.
Overhead electric light and telegraph wires
again seriously interfered with the work of the
f1remep, and it became necessary to cut them.
Meantime much valuable time was wasted
After the FIRE the fremen md police were fur
nished with hot coffee and luncheon by Mr..
Aman and Mr. Melville Lindsey of the Good
year Rubber Company and others. The Gre
was witnessed bya great throng Of people,
among whom were the President and Mrs. Nc
kee. As stated in yesterdays STAR, the fire ia
supposed to have originated from the heating
apparatus.
matinee performance was in progress at
the Academy Of Music when the fire broke out,
and although there was a strong smell Of smoke
tha audience kept their seats and enjoyed the
play to the end. After the performance the
entire audience left the house by the 9Th street
exit, the front Of the Academy being block
AIDED by the crowd.
The 7th street cable cars passed under arches
which carried the hose over the car tops, but
the 9th and 18th street and the Anacostia cars,
which run in front Of the burning building,
were stopped during the fire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-19

"Bilfy" flimrner. the English bantam weight.
last night met a local fighter named John Hard
ing in four round set-to at the Ariel Club.
Harding was considerably taller and heavier
than Plimmer, but the English champion was
far his superior in science and bested him
easily in two rounds.
After the set-to Charley" Norton. rlimmer's
hacker. said he would be at the Office Of Richard
h. Fox, in New York, on Monday at 2 o'clock
prepared to post forfeit for his man to fight
George Dixon for any sum from $4,000 to
$4,000 a side and q purse, both meI to weigh in
at The ring side at 1l2 pounds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-19
The Appeal in the Briggs Case,

Col. John J. Mccook, DR.. George W. r. Birch,
Or. Joseph J. Lampe, DR.. Robert F. Sample and
John J. Stevenson, composing the Briggs pros
ecuting committee, considered yesterday after
noon the question Of an appeal from the recent
vote of the New York presbytcry acquitting
DR.. Briggs Of the charge Of heresy. The COM
mittee was unable to make up its mind in four
hours and will hold another meeting this after
noon. The committee viii have to decide
whether or not IL will take an appeal, as the ten
days allowed by church law for such action
then expires. II is believed by many that the
appeal will not be taken.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-19
The old HowIctt Hou.c nnrnch.

Information has been received Of he burn
ing OF the old Howlet; house. located on n.
south bank Of the James river. Va. opposite
Dutch Gap, and famous in war annals. There
was a confederate ba.tsry " artillery stationed
at this house during the war. and While Gen.
Butler Was cutting he canal through Dutch
Gap his troops were constantly fired upon
from this point IL occupied by =
family from Michigan. who lost I'll their
personal effects. The loss very slight ana
no insurance
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-19

To the Editor Of The Evening Star:


With no desire TO appear in print or become
''pro bono publico" write you . ohronicls
Of cold facts about the Pennsylvania Railroad
Compauy's treatment Of Its local traffic be-
tween Washington and Quantico, more par
ticularly between Alexandria and this city.
It's local trains are being run without regard
to schedule, and at hours to suit its own con-
venience; the local from Quantico due in Wash
ington ut $40 an. has not been within twenty
minutes Of schedule time, and often one hour
and more behind, for the last month; local
trains are held on Maryland avenue ~ long a.
fifteen minutes; no adequate provision IL made
to heat their cars, and much actual suffering ID
caused between hero and Alexsndria-ladies
and school children forming q large percentage
OF the patrons.
That the Thermometer In the ladies' coaches
has been as low as 10 degrees above zero sew
eral times can prove by score Of witnesses,
and that 80 to 40 is the average temperature In
their cars l can prove by hundreds. Open
sheds are the sole protection furnished daily
patrons from points between Alexandra and
Francouia
Personal appeals aud largely signed petitions
to the higher powers meet with no practical re-
spouse. The river being closed the railroad
has no competitor; hence its indifference. W.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-19
Deer Park May BE the "summer Capital.

Deer Park May Be the "summer Capital
Deer Park, Nd, is likely to enjoy the proud
distinction of being the Summer capital" again
next season. It has been learned from q source
regarded as entirely trustworthy that ex-Sen-
ator H. G. Davis has rendered President Cleve-
land q handsome cottage. 1t will be remem-
bered that President and Mrs. Cleveland spent
their honeymoon at Deer Park.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-19

Strikes-Cross. IL; Perry, 6: Jones, 16 John
son, >; Thompson, :; Whiteside. Z.
Spares-Cross, 81; Perry. 10; Tones. Ia John
son. Is; Thompson. %; Whitesde, 26.
Breaks-Cross, IS: Perry. 70: Jones' 10; John
son. 30; Thompson. Is; Whiteside. II.
William VI. Dove umpire and scorer.
The third assignment will be PLAYED Tuesday
evening. 9th instant. beginning at O'Clock.
The groups for Tuesday are Norman Bestcr, A.
A. Birney and L. ID. Johns.
Arthur Moses, John C. Pedrick and DR.. G. B.
Young.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-19
Twenty Person. si,,-n .ya Mad Dog.

mad dog in his brief career in the south
ern part Of Springfield. OHIO. BIT twenty Peo-
pie before be could be killed. The policeman
who shot the beast had a marrow ESCAPE. a. the
dog leaped viciously at him the officer was
trying TO get shot. The dog was water
spaniel owned by Charles Cutinau. . coutrAr-
tor. The victims are all greatly alarmed over
their injuries, and every precaution In the way
OF cauterizine Is being taken.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-19

I'VE are Us near an oyster panic - ve want
to get to one." said prominent oyster dealer
toa STAR reporter. "If the weather does no,
moderate soon, the Baltimore oyster supply,
upon which the whole western trade has to do
pend. will become entirely exhausted. The
present demand is Just double that Of the stock
obtainable. As q result, many of the little res
tanrants and oyster houses In this city1eAunot
afford to pay tho high rate prevailing, and are
not selling oysters; some have closed their
doors. II this spell lasts much longer. expect
to see them 60 up TO "a per gallon for stand
ards. The harbors Of Washington, 1altimore,
Annapolis aud Norfolk are all frozen up and no
oyster boats are aaoat" -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-19
A Quick Trip for the Majestic.

The White Star line steamer Majestic, which
arrived yesterday from Liverpool, made the
run in five days, twenty-five hours and fifty
seven minutes, which is only about Eve hours
behind her best previous record This is a
most creditable record for this season Of the
year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-19
Three Slight Fires.

Yesterday o fire occurred in the house of
Mary Murphy, 3as II street southwest. doing
$25 damage.
While thawing the pipes Of Studer's green
houses in Anacostia yesterday the woodwork
was set on are and before it was eItinguished
$500 damage resulted.
Last night hot ashes In the woodshed of 7I5
s street caused q fire, which spread to the sheds
OF I'll, 7l3, 1T and 719 causing q loss of SIS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-19

Both the method and results whom
Syrup OF Figs is taken: it Is pleas
ant and refreshing TO the taste. and
sctsgentlyyet mptly on the Kid.
news, Liver and Bowels cleanses the
system efiectually, dispels colds,
headaches and levers. and cureshab-
itual constipation. Syrup OF Figs is
the only remedy OF its kind ever
produced, pleasing to the taste and
acceptable TO the stomach, prompt
IN its action and truly beneficial in
Its effects prepared only from the
most healthy and agreeable sub
stances,its many excellent qualities
commend it 10 all and have made
II the most popular remedy known.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale in SOC. and
Vi bottles by ali leading druggists.
Any reliable druggist who may not
have 1t on hand will procure it
promptly ,Or any one who wishes to
ViI DO NOT accept ANY substitute
CALIFORNIA FIG syrup co
SIs FRsacISC0. cat.
touEsEIllE. r. Efg foak ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-19
Judge Adams will probably decide the case
today.
The Columbian Bowlsvs.

The Columbian Bowlers Is the title Of q
newly organized bowling club, who had their
first meet last night at Heurich's. The follow
ing Is the list of members: J. II. wallerstein,
Z. 8. Bachrach, S. d. Mundheim, q. Waller
stein, c. Reizenstein. ). Kaufman. The lady
members are Misses Annie Reizonstein.
PLannie Kaufman, Blanche Lansburgh, Emelie
Nattans, Ernie Rchold and Bertio Mailhousc.
\ unique souvenir viii be given TO the lady
making tho highest average during the season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-19
Tom Burns on the stand.

The case of Thomas E Burns, the base ball
player. in which he seeks to recover $4,000
from the Piitsburg Base Ball Club. was con-
tinued yesterday before Judge Adams in Chi
cage All the evidence was heard and argu-
ments made.
Manager Buckenberger Of the Pittsburg
team. who succeeded Burns, testified that Burns
did not have any control over his men and also
paved with very weak arm. President W. c.
Temple of the Pittsburg team swore that Burns
VA, costly experiment. To the club and that
hey had lost u. $50 By reason Of being obliged
to discharge Brrns. Barns, when placed on
the stand, said that he removed without
good cause, but on eross-examination he ad-
mitted that the men IN the team both drank
and gambled. In defense he said that he was
rot aware that there were any rules extant in
the club which prohibited drinking or gambling
among the team.