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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-07
ALASKA's NEEDS.
Miss Kate Field Gives an Interesting
Lecture ON the Country.

Miss Kate Field, Washington's popular
journalist commenced her series of lectures
last evening in the banquet hall of the
Shoreham with q very interesting discourse
on Alaska"
The hall was filled with the fashionable
element, about three-fourths of those pres
ent being ladies'. and the event proved to
be one of the best patronized entertain
ments of the kind during the Lenten sea-
son.
Senator Squire Of Washington escorted
Miss Field to the platform, and with a few
appropriate and graceful remarks introduce
ed her to an audience to which she is not
unknown.
Having once sojorrned in Alaska, Miss
Field has made a thorough study of the
customs and ethics of the natives and has
made a valuable collection of interesting
objects of their manufacture, which were
exhibited in connection with her descrip-
tion OF the strange race, as yet so little
known.
Miss Field began with a description of her
voyage to Alaska, some eight years ago,
plctuTinG the many hea 'ul scenes which
one passes en- route, through the "Narrows''
and Fort Wrangle' to Pleasure Travel"
where the 'Fairyland of America with its
giant crystal glaciers first comes into view
The quaint home life the strange civil
laws and the fantastic religious observances
of the four tribes of the native Alaskans
were described, and many dialect stories of
their origin ality and mischief were heard
with Ia lighter.
The theme Of the lecture was an appeal
Tor the promotion of the neglected race.
Many of the vain attempts of our noted
statesn en- to better Alaska were mention
ed, and the failure Of Congress to make this
valuable territory more cultured, physically
and politically, was severely censured.
Miss Field made an estimate of the great
possibilities Of the Alaskans, whose indus
try, she claims. has always been discour-
aged. She quoted several predictions from
eminent sources that like the western por-
tons OF our country before they were put
to the plough, the future of this far-off
land promises much in ship building and
extended fur trading. In conclusion she
appealed to the Congressman present to
appropriate sufficient funds for the educa-
ton of its inhabitants and the improve
ment of its harbors. Now" she said, 1.-The
land of the midnight sun knocks at the
doors of our Congress"
DIR. sheldon jackson, commissioner of edu-
cation for Alaska, aided Miss Field through
out her lecture by indicating upon the maps
stretched upon the walls the locations of the
places alluded to.
Among those present were Minister Thurs
ton of Hawaii, Senator and Mrs. Dolph,
Senator and Mrs. Gibson, Senator Chandler
Mrs. Gresham. Mrs. Carlisle, Mrs. Bssell,
Mrs. Washburn. Mrs. Sherman Mrs West
inghouse. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hatton, Mr..
Fran els Riggs and DR.. James c. yelling.
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OVER S35,OOO.
Has Been Collected and Distributed
for Local Charity.


The regular weekly meeting of the central
relief committee was held yesterday after
noon in the Post building. Col. John Tracey
superintendent of charities. presiding. Mr.
H P. Goodwin. secretary of the canvassing
committee. submitted the report OF that
commitsse, showing a total CT S1S, 2o6.e4 col
lected up to date. Col. Tracey said that the
donations Of food and clothing amounted to
at least $4,000. which, together with the
$1,000 representing the proceeds of the
q total of more than So, 900 raised for the
relief Of the poor.
Mr.. Lawrence Gardner, chairman OF the
committee on distribution, announced that
the room of the committee. at ga Louisiana
avenue. had been closed and that donations
would now De received at the office of Col.
Tracey, in the Walker building At his sug-
gestion appropriations of $1,000 for the
police and 81 900 for the Associated Charities
were made. these amounts to last two
weeks instead of one. as heretofore. Mr.
Gardner stated that il was the intention of
the District appropriations committee TO
include in the regular appropriation bill the
$i2,OOO asked for improving suburban streets
ana roads. and the appropriation is to be
made Immediately available, so that the
labOrins men may be benefited as soon as
possible. He said he thought the bill would
the police and Associated Charities will re-
ceive donations hereafter as they have dur
ing the winter months.
The committee adjourned to meet March
~. when the work. II is expected, viii be
closed
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OPPOSED TO COMPROMISE.
Commissioners Think the Metropolf-
tan Company Should BE Made to Pay.


tan Company Should BE Made TO Pay.
| AS stated in yesterdays Star. the Com
mis- sioners are opposed to any compromise
of the Districts claim against the Metro
pclitan Railroad Company. After The Star
went to press Representatives Richardson
and Cooper called upon the Commissioners
and made the proposition of compromising
the debt for $4,000 which they said the
committee was considering, and upon which
they desired the views of the Commission
ers. Later the Commissioners sent the fol-
lowing letter to Chairman Heard of the
committee:
March 9, 1894.
Hon. John T. Heard, chairman committee
on the District of Columbia, House Of
Representatives.
Dear Sir: In response to the verbal re-
quest of Hon. j. ID. Richardson and Hon.
Charles M. Cooper that the Commissioners
submit to you their views in regard to the
proposed action of your committee to the
erect that the Metropolitan Railroad Com
pany be required to pay the sum of $4,000
| In full of all demands of the District of
Columbia, by reason of the Judgment rem
dered in the Supreme Court of said District
against said company, the Commissioners
beg leave to state that they have carefully
cor sidered this matter and are not pre-
pared to recommend such action. They have
had no reason to change their views ex-
pressed in their recent communication to
your committed to the effect that said rail-
re ad company justly owes the District of
Columbia the sum of $147, 5O7.05. with inter
est from the date of said judgment, and
! that the company be compelled to pay the
same. Very respectfully. John w. Ross
and Charles F. Powell, Commissioners of
the District of Columbia.
In connection with the above, the Com
missioners submitted drafts of two new
sections to be added to the bill providing
for change of motive power, which. in
substance, provides for the appointment of
a board of arbitration to determine all mat
tiers of controversy between the District
and the railroad company. The compensa-
ton of these arbitrator is placed at not
exceeding $500, to be paid in equal install
1nents by the District and the railroad
company.
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THE NEW POST OFFICE.
Progress Of the Work Rough and
Dressed stone.

Dressed stone.
A visit to the site of the new post office
affords much pleasure to those who are in
terested in the construction of large buiId
ings, The iron columns, Orders and beams
for the basement and first and second stor-
les are nearly all in position Six derricks
VIII be placed on the second floor beams
to be used In setting the stone of base
rent IN order that work may be carried
on from six different points. These der
ricks Will be raised. story by story, as the
ironwork Is placed. The walls all around
the building, up to the first-hoor line il is
SAID, Will be completed by the middle of
April AT the northeast corner but one
course OF granite remains to be set TO give
the fun height of basement.
The rough surface of the granite used for
facing does not, ii is claimed, show to ad-
vantage the beauty of the stone. Superin-
tendent kinsey says the face of all the
stone is to be rough, the same as in The
basement. Some critics say this treatment
will not give the building the best appear =
ance from an architectural point of view
as the rough face Of the granite Is Very
dark when compared with the hammer
dressed surfaces, and II is held that the
edifice, when completed will remind one of
a jail-a magnificent Jail to be sure-rather
than post office Those who do not favor
the plan of using the undressed granite
think the superStructure should be of dress
ed stone, presenting a monotone of light
gray, rather than a mass of dark -colo-ed
uncut stone. The original designs required
cut stone.
The post office proper will occupy a large
portion of the basement and all of the first
hoor-about 10000 square feet Part of the
second story will be assigned to the railway
mail clerks and inspectors. What is tech
nically known as the post office working
room will be amply lighted by skylights in
the roof, the center of the interior of the
building being one immense open space
from the first story to the roof
Bids will soon be invited for furnishing
the constructive iron-work above the second
story up to the roof, and with this con-
tracted Tor, there win be. it is said MOTH
Ing to prevent a rapid and continuous
prosecution of the work to completion.
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The End of Stubborn Litigation

The Court Of Appeals has brought to a
close the long-Contested case of Gen. W. w.
Averell VS.. 1he Second National Bank of
this city by affirming the decision of the
Circuit Court. held by Judge Cole and
which, by the way, was the first case de-
cided by Judge Cole upon taking his seat
on the bench. The controversy was about
post-dated check OF one George H Lewis
10 the order Of VI. D. Helm, who Endorsed
II to the plaintiff. The check bore date
the 18th May, 1854. and was deposited with
the bank through its paying-telIer on the
18th of May, 1884. after the bank had closed
Its business for the day. on the 10Th of
May. when the check fell due there was
sufhcient money Of the drawer in the bank
10 pay ii. but il was not paid and went to
protest The claim of the bank was that
the check should have been deposited with
the receiving teller and not with the pay
Ing teller, who. it was asserted was the
agent of the plaintiff. This theory under
the circumstances of the case was held by
the Court of Appeals to be untenable and
rendered an opinion in favor OF Gen Aver
ell T. A. Newman and A. A. Birney ap-
peared for the PLAINTIFF and W. P Mating
ly for the bank. The case was tried six
times-three before a jury and three times
In the appellate court.
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Organizing the .Juries

In Criminal Court, Division /, Justice Nc
Comas. yesterday the jury was called
and {. L. Campbell, H. H. Williams. Thorn
ton Dean and J. ID. Kitch were returned
not found. c. Z. Kennedy George V. Knox,
N Brewer, c. Z. CoomeS, Daniel Murphy
and j. ). Gregg were excused. The Jury
was adjourned to Monday.
In Criminal Court Division 2. Justice
SOle' the following failed - respond: A T
Brlce, w A Wimsatt, JOS L. Hutchinson
a r. Lehman, John Bell sud James p
HERON r. s. Cooper was excused
IN Circuit Court Division i, Justice Brad
ley, l. H. Giohard. Dorsey Clagett and r.
=. watson were returned not found. G. II
Nelson. q. Employ and l.. KLsner were ex-
cused. CA
IN circuit Court. Division q Chief Justice
1lshan' Z h Beers. ChaS Cogswell and
James Z. Hurst were excused.
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CITY AND DISTRICT
AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT.

Albaugh's Grand Opera House.-Imre XII
ralfy's Spectacle, America"
New National Theater-"The ProdigaI
Daughter
Academy of Music-"Darkest Russia"
Harris Bijou Theater.-Peter jackson in
u ncle Toms Cabin"
hernan'S Lyceum Theater.-Hopkins'
Transatlantic Company.
Linthicum Hail. O street between 3Ist and
sd streets northwest.-Prize masquerade
AID wal.zing contest
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The Methodist University.

The secretary Of the National Methodist
University has been informed of the first
bequest made to that institution. 1t is not
large, only $50. but coming, as it did from
California. was valued indicating the
widespread interest in the university. Bish-
op Hurst says he feels very much encour-
aged over the prospects of the enterprise
over $2Uo,0nO have been received within the
past few months despite the hard times,
and a resident of Washington has pledged
S25UO on the day the corner stone Of the
first building is laid. That event will occur
this year, Bishop Hurst says.
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THE COURTS.

Circuit Court. Division 1. Justice Bradley.
observation-disclosures Der aSt. District of Co
lumbia; verdict for defendant. Boyd-W hite
Carpet Company aGt. Lansburgh; bond fixed
at 800. Moylan ast. owens ct al; on trial.
Circuit Court, Division ., Chief Justice
Bingham.
Observation-Disclosures aSt. Mueller; on trial.
Equity Court, Division l, Judge Cox.
Yesterday-In re II. c. Brown, lunacy; re-
pert of committee Eetcham agt. Crai< :;
pro confesso. Same agt. Brown; do. Hutch
inson agt. Hutchinson: appearance ordered
Allison agt. Hill; substitution of answers al
lowed
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III Treatment Claim u.

Annie Y. Lawrence mce Hay) has,
through Mr. Campbell Darlington, filed a
bill for a divorce from John G. Lawrence,
to whom she was married January -, 1S92.
She states that after living together hap
PLY for five or six months he entirely
changed his demeanor toward her by ne
glecting her using harsh language and as
saulting her telling her that he did not
love her, &c She asks the restoration of
her maiden name
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sergt. Ryan's Funeral.

The funeral Of Serst- John Ryan occurred
this afternoon at ST Dominic's Church.
Ills death occurred Monday morning at his
home in the rear Of SIS NJ street southwest
The deceased was a native of Ireland and
Tor thirty-three years served in the United
States army. He was in the service I'D to
about year ago.
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Exchange.

The members of the Philadelphia ex-
change, accompanied by their families, have
arrived here on their annual excursion.
The party, which is in charge of Secretary
Austin. numbers about 10, and is quartered
at the Ebbitt House. The party will remain
in the city until tomorrow afternoon, and
during their stay VIII visit all the interest
ing sights in Washington
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-07
homeopathic Society.

The regular monthly meeting of the Wash
inston Homeopathic Medical Society was
held on Tuesday evening al the Dispensarv
building. with a large attendance ~ ,ba
members After brief business meeting
ktpers were read by DIR. J. b. c. Custis DR.
wilson and DR.. Iislop, which were dis
cussed by the members present. and the
society adjourned at IL D. m
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-07
The Cattle Market.

At the cattle market at the Washington
union stock yard at Benning yesterday 124
cattle were on the market and sold as fol-
lows: Best sold from 4c. TO 4 1-ic. per
pound, good sold from 3 1-2c. to 3 3-ic. per
pound, medium sold from &c. to lac per
pound, common sold from &c. to 2 1-2c. per
pound. 20 sheep and lambs up and sold as
follows: Sheep from &c. TO 3 12c. per pound.
lamb from Lie. to 3-4c. per pound. Cows
with calves sold from $50 to $50 each. State
of the market fair.
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FOr BOYS and GirIs

In conjunction with the Moody meetings
Miss Bessie Tyson, Mr.. Moody's assistant.
VIII commence the series of blackboard and
object lessons for boys and girls al the
Mount vernon Place NJ. L, Church 9th and
n streets. every afternoon at 1 o'clock COM
nehchS today Children. parents and Sun
day school teachers are ali invited and win
doubtless attend in large numbers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-07

Walter Welman. leader of the new Amer
lean north polar expedition. that is to sail
from New York next Wednesday by the
steamer Britannia of the White Star line,
goes to Philadelphia tonight to address the
Geographic Club OF that city at the invita-
ton of its president, Prof. Angelo Heilprin.
DR.. Cook of New York is to be the principal
speaker of the evening, to present his plans
for antarctic exploration, but Prof. Helprin
who has taken the keenest interest in the
Wellman expedition. could not resist the
temptation to ask Mr.. Wellman to appear
also, as there is much curiosity in Phila-
dephia, the home of arctic work in this
country, to see the young man who has
quietly organized his expedition and pre-
pared to sail for the north pole with so
little ado and without any superfluous beat
ing of trumpets. Prof Heilprin has himself
had arctic experience and has always been
a believer in the SptZbergen route which
Mr. Wellman has adopted. 1t is needless to
say that he has a great deal of confidence
in the Wellman enterprise, and has con-
tributed much in the way of advice and sug-
gestions to the formation of the plans and
preparation of the equipment. Mr. We!lman
is in receipt of letters from all parts of the
country expressive of faith in and hope for
his success.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-07
SONS OF ST. GEORGE,
Columbia Lodge Instituted Last Night
with Appropriate Ceremonies.

Columbia Lodge. No 397, Sons Of ST.
George. was instituted last night at Costel-
los Hall. The occasion drew together
large representation of the English colony
at Washington and called forth a great
volume of fraternal enthusiasm. which
found vent in song, speeches. Stories recita-
tons and generous hospitality. Columbia
Lodge was organized few weeks ago,
mainly through the instrumentality of Mr.
James Stevens. About thirty signatures
were secured to the constitution; the charter
was granted, and the ceremonies last night
were the elimination of the labors of those
who have borne the burden of the work
The officers of the Grand Lodge of Phila-
delphia, under whose jurisdiction the Wash
ington lodge will be, were the Officers of
installati ton, and were follows: p. S. p,
J. Henry Williams: acting q. P, Richard
Seed; G. Y. p, Robert Stewart; p. P. w. NJ.
Grassland. acting grand messenger; John
II. Foster, assistant grand messenger" =. s.
p. James Lee. acting grand chaplain: p. P.
Thomas Wood acting G.. p. P; James l..
Hall, G. j. s.: Charles Wood, G. Q. S. The
officers installed were as follows: G.. p. p,
James Stevens; w. p, +. G. Stewart: V. p,
Frederick Carress; secretary. George Pratch-
EFT; assistant secretary, Arthur j. Smith:
messenger, Thomas Il. Jones; treasurer,
John ]. Taylor. After the conclusion of the
exercises of installation. the Anglo Wash
ingtonians and the Philadelphia visitors re-
paired to the banquet, where there was a
feast of meat and reason, and a flow of
beverages and soul. Those present were
David Dawson, John II. Foster, George
Pratchett, Thos. Jones. Thos. WOOD, Samuel
Cole, Jas. l.. Hall, Thomas Fullerton, Fred
erick p. Carress, Edwin Matthews, Harry
Harris, Albert Lawrence, J. Henry Will
Jams. Richard Seed, Robert Stewart VIM
Grassland Jno. H. Foster, James Lee Thos
Wood, Jas. l.. Hall, Chas. Wood, K. G. Stew
art, John ]. Taylor, John T. Hunt, r. H.
Atkinson, William Hauk James Dixon,
Tlrr Arth rrr 4 To-
Mureth. George Schroeder, William Trower
Thomas Oddly, Arthur j. Smith. Henry Doe.
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No Action.

The caucus Of the democrats OF the House
called last night &c deal with the question of
getting a que UNI accomplished nothing
only about fifty persons We're present. and
after discussing several propositions, an
adjournment was taken.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-07
In "a Fit.

About O'Clock this morning Lewis Lam
ferich fell in a fit at 18th street and Penn
sylvania avenue, and after being treated al
the Emergency Hospital, was taken to the
Hotel Lawrence.
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EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Mount Observation-Disclosures leaves at 10
am.
Mount Vernon by Pennsylvania railroad
every hour daily
Tally-ho Coach. oil 18th ST., for Airing
ton and CABIN John bridge.
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SHEETZ'S CANDY SALE

Has sprung up again with renewed vigor
Late buyers wanted it TO continue awhile
longer We've decided to do as they wish.
All the Candies in our stOre-35 and 6O-cent
mixtures among them-are selling now for
. CENTS A POUND
SHEETZ. CANDIES 10TH AND SITS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-07

trustees sale fine buiidfag lots fronting
no feet on F street north and 10 feet on
4'h street east, tomorrow at $50 O'Clock
p m Admirably adapted for subiiy-sion and
pu1ldlnS purposes. See ady1
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SAVE YOUR GOOD MONEY by buying
your Fruits. Groceries and Provisions of w
n Keister. cor. 9Th and La. ave--A dollar
Will go half as far again as ut most places
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L.. VI. Barton of RaItimore.

Importer of gowns. wraps and materials
has removed TO +o5 " Charles street &r +,
is prepared for spring orders. Washington
house, 1855 street nortkwesL-Advs
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CITY ITEMS.

Some specialties to which / call attention
at the Assignee Sale at All eth ST NV.
Pure Ola Port Wine, Unfermented Crane
Juice. very cid; Spanish Sherry, our own
and fine line of Fancy Gro
ceries, all OF which must be closed out in
the next few days. Do not miss this op-
portunity to get goods at your own price,
s. II. MURRAY
It, Assignee of NJ. Metzger
Royal Headache Powders, Zoe
Free Trial Samples at all Druggista
oc 25-m,w f&stf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-07

WOODWARD AND LOTHROP will offer
tomorrow a hundred dozen Boys Cambria
and Outing Shirt Waists, at l3c. each;
for sic
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-07

Sale Of books at Sloan's 14O7 G St, this
evening at $50 o'clock-Adyr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-07

Engravinss. old English prints. &c. &c.
now on exhibition at SBoan's. I401 G St Sale
Frilay.-Advt
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Condition of the Water.

Temperature and condition of water at 8
I'm: Great Falls. temperature, n; condi-
ton, 3; receiving reservoir, temperature, 10;
condition at north connection. 8; condition
at south connection. 80; distributing reser-
voir. temperature. 45: condition at infiuent
gate house. .; effiuent gate house, 10.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-07

Pure Aluminium Cooking Utensils and house
furnishing specialties at MOrselFs 1107 18th
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-07

The Pure, Fresh. Delicious Creamery
butter. finest produced by the churn Put
up expressly for family use in fiye-lb. boxes
AdVt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-07

Sale of books at Sloans 14OI q St. this
sSsniHs At 80 0cluck.-AdyI
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PIMPLY GIRLS

PMPLY BOYS
AND EVERY PERSON
AFFLICTED WITH
pIsFIGURNG
HuMn1ArNG HUMoRs
FIND INSTANT RELIEF
AND SPEEDY CURE
BY USING
CUTICURA REMEDIES.
Sold throughout the world. POTTER DRUG
AND CHEM. CORP. Boston, Sole Props
I"An About the Blood, Skin, Scalp and Hair
OPmples. blackheads. oily skin and falling
hair prevented and cured by CUTICURA SOAP. i,
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Hoods SarsaDarinla Cures

and have not felt the slightest effects Of rheuma-
tism. Other members OF household are taking
Hoods Sarsapariiia, and also realizing much good
from it. LOUIS A. WROE, % Prospect ST.. Ha-
gerstown. Md Get Hoods and only Hoods
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-07

HOODS PILLS are prompt and efficient, yei
easy in action. Sold by all druggists. &c.
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LOCAL MENTION.
THE WEATHER.


For the District of Columbia, Maryland
and Virginia fair; colder Thursday morn
ing, probably warmer Thursday night;
northwesterly winds, diminishing and be-
Coming variable