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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-13
CAUSE OF REFORM ADVANCED.
How the Civil Service Law Has Deem
Administered.

meeting was held last evening in Cen
trail Music Hall, Chicago,at which President
Carl Schurz of the National Civil Service
Reform League spoke in part as follows:
What civil service reform demands is
simply that the business part of the gov
eminent shall be carried on in a sound
business-like manner.
LAS to the observance of the civil service
law in the several departments of the ma
tional government. the Treasury Depart
ment under Mr.. Carlisle has. / regret to
say, won an unenviable distinction. Be-
ginning with an act of gross nepotism. his
management has not only furnished the
strongest proof of the necessity of putting
the chiefs Of division under the civil serv-
ice rules. so as to protect those places, in
the manifest interest of the service against
the encroachments Of spells politics, but
in the matter of removals, reductions and
promotions shifts have been resorted to
which, without perhaps violating the letter
of the law, have run counter to its spirit
in a manner but too well calculated to i'm
pair among the subordinates that reliance
upon fidelity and efficiency for continuance
in office and for promotion which is indis-
pensable to uphold the morale of the force.
CLASSIFIED service. In this respect the
Treasury Department under Mr., Carlisle
has conspicuously fallen below the stand
ard maintained by his predecessors since
the enactment of the civil service law,
I'm other departments a very gratifying
progress Is to be observed-notably in the
Indian school service OF the Interior De-
partment, whose superintendent, Mr., Hail
mann, has recognized I'm the civil service
law the best friend of his endeavors; in
the Agricultural Department under Score
tary Morton, where the civil service
form spirit has made perceptible advances,
in the Navy Department, where Secretary
Herbert, without being bound by the civil
service law, has faithfully maintained the
non-partisan labor system introduced by
his predecessor, Mr.. Tracy; and especially
In the Post Office Department, which has
been conducted by tho Postmaster General,
Mr.. Bissell, as to the observance of the
law, in manner entitled to the highest
credit
ION the whole, II must In justice be said
that, its shortcomings Notwithstanding,
President Clevelands second admiuistra-
ton has materially advanced the reform
cause. The President not only, whom en-
tering upon his office. invited Mr., Roose-
velt whose ability, zeal, atchfuiness and
fearless energy have long been of conspio-
uous value in that position. to remain
member of the civil service commission,
but he has further strengthened the COM
mission by filling a welcome vacancy In ii
by the appointment Of Mr., Proctor, vivil
service reformer OF tried earnestness and
Judgment"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-13
The Philosophical Society,

The meeting Of the Philosophical Society
at Columbian University last evening was
the scene OF a brilliant gathering. which
had assembled on the occasion of tho an
nual presidential address before that body.
The lecturer, Dr. Robert Fletcher, tho re-
firing president OF the society, was intro
duced by DIR, Dali, who said that DR.,
Fletcher was too well known to need any
Introduction to Washington audience,
which was fully demonstrated by the APP
plause which greeted his appearance The
lecture, which was an exceedingly able
one, was devoted TO pointing out the rela-
ton OF anatomy TO art, A number of
prominent Washingtonians We're among
the audience. while on the platform We're
DR.. Billings, DIR, b, II, Greene, Mr., Il,
Ward, DIR. Dali and General Greely After
the address. which lasted about an hour
and a half, DIR. Dali announced the meet
ing adjourned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-13
BRIGHTWOOD CITIZENS.
They Meet and Consider n Number of
Questions.

The Brightwood Avenue Citizens Asso-
citation held its regular meeting at Moses
Hotel, Brightwood, last evening. There was
a good attendance and much enthusiasm
was manifested.
The first business in order was the cleo
ton of secretary to fill a vacancy caused
by the death of Arthur l.. Keene and On
motion Mr.. Claud F. King was elected by q
unanimous vote. Mr.. King then reported
that he had seen the trustees and that
they were willing the association should
hold its meetings in the hall, as usual until
the building was leased.
Mr.. n. L. Robinson of committee on unit
ed associations reported in favor of hav-
ing representative on said committee He
believed all suburban associations should
cooperate and on motion the chairman ap-
pointed him to represent the Brightwood
Avenue Association.
The contagious disease hospital question
then came up and was freely discussed by
Messrs. Norris. Galley, Saul, Robinson and
King, after which President Galley assured
the association that the hospital would
never be built on the site selected.
On motion the president appointed Messrs.
Robinson, Cox, Saul. Norris and King as a
committee of five to see the Commissioners
and the House and Senate District commit
tees al once and have the appropriation for
improvements on Brightwood avenue in
creased from 5000 to $4,000 and also en-
deavor to have the avenue improved all
the way out They were also instructed to
urge the appropriation for charging the
school house, besides looking after the mat
ter of the Metropolitan Railroad Company's
alleged refusal to comply with the law in
reference to reciprocal transfers and track
age.
The question Of having the free delivery
service extended to Brightwood brought on
considerable discussion, resulting in the ap-
pointment of MeSSrS. Cox, Saul and Fields
to see Postmaster Willett about the matter
After admitting Mr.. Thomas OBrien to
membership the president was instructed
to see the Brightwood railway officials
again and urge them to put on more cars.
Mr.. N. r. Robinson gave notice of two
amendments TO the constitution which he
would urge the adoption of at the next
meeting. The first amendment calls for n
for regular monthly meetings from October
to April and bi-monthly meetings from
April to October.
The Benning Association was thanked for
the splendid manner in which they treated
represent atives of the association at an
open meeting held last week.
The new plan of street extension prepar-
ed by Frederick Law Olmstead so far as 1t
provides for the laying out Of streets and
avenues on paper only, by dotted lines. was
condemned in unmeasured terms and fire.
Quently spoken of as outrageous. After a
long discussion the secretary was author
ICED to draw up a protest against the plan
and forward it to the Commissioners. After
fixing Friday, January IL, 1895, as the date
of its next meeting, the association adj
iourOed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-13

Badness is either hereditary caused by sick
ness, mental exhaustion. wearing kt-fittng hats
and over-work and trouble. Halls Remover will
prevent 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-13
Argues for Insurance Commi Oncrs.

To the Editor of The Evening Star:
In view of recent developments anent
the Fidelity Association is it not time for
the good people of the District to ask the
legislators on the hill up yonder to give
us commissioners of insurance?
1t may be remembered that the U. S.
HCme and Dover Association in 1889
startcd here with a great flourish, claiming
9. paid-up capital of 100000, and then dis
appeared, to the great sorrow and loss of
many worthy people. One of the ringlead-
ers of that institution made full confess
sion of the scheme inasmuch as he had
Quarreled with the rest OF the managers.
That confession was made at my house
before the then district attorney, Colonel
Corkhill, and 1T was reduced to writing.
The party who confessed was an old
insurance man; had been engaged with
many doubtful schemes in the west, and
was a fugitive from justice even then.
When asked by Colonel Corkhill why he
inaugCrated the Home and Dover Associa-
ton here he replied that he could not start
such a scheme in any state where commits
sioners of insurance had the legal right to
investigate II, but here was an open field and
no one could forbid it: that he had had an
experience of thirty years in life insur-
ance companies throughout the country,
and all tricky men had discovered that
of Columbia against fraudulent companies,
and, naturally, they had to leave the states
and locate here.
When asked by Colonel Corkhill how
they had acquired a paid-up capital of
100000 he replied that the association
had bought a tract of wild land in the west
for $4,000 and had placed thereon a mort
gage of S4O,OD and returned that as an
asset to shut the eyes of depositors and
investors!
The object of legalizing commissioners of
insurance Is plain enough. Without them
Tom, Dick or Harry can start a company
Of any kind, claim a paid-up capital of any
amount and no one can say nay; but when
commissioners of insurance are legalized
they have the right to examine into the
assets Of all institutions incorporated I'M
der the laws Of the state where they are
and pronounce them sound or unsound as
the case may be- Just as long as We have
no such restrictions in the District of CO.
lumbia just so long will our people be the
victims of tricky Adventures and swindling
associations and companies of all kinds.
CLARENCE +. CORR.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-13
WHEN YOU FEEL L.ANGClD,

WHEN YOU FEEL IANGtlD,
Dull and heavy it's your liver that's at fault A
sluggish, torpid liver deranges your stomach and
kidneys and bowels. 1t poisons your blood. You
feel 1t call over"
The best known remedy In the world is Carls-
bad. People go there, not only for a disordered
liver, but for all the diseases That follow it, and
for jaundice and chronic liver complaint, and every
ailment of the kind.
There's need for you 10 90. You get pre-
cisely the same treatment In the Carlsbad Sprudel
Salt (the wafer sOlidifed at the SPRING. in the
imported waters. In catarrh of The stomach, dys-
pepsa, habitual ons'ipation, diabetes, or any
equity or rheumatic affection, they have been a
specific for hundreds of years
Take only the genuine imported Hrticle, with the
signature of 'EISNER & MENDELSON CO., Sole
Agents, New York." and the seal of the city of
Carlsbad on every bottle. Beware of the many
worthless limitations sold he IS improved or
artificial Carlsbad salt. which consist only Of Il
mixture Of common Glauber Salt and Seidlltz Pow
der, and in no way have the same action the
genuine natural remedy of Carlsbad Insist upon
the genuine.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-12
EYENIS or THE TUEF.
Lottie Easion Wins ,he Melbourne stud
Stakes at Lexington-Other Results.

LEXINGTON. KY. May 1.-THE Mel
bourne Stud Farm stake worth $3.50 10
the winner was the feature at the races
here to-day. and large crowd was on
hand. Weather good and track hne. SUM
maries:
First race-six furlongs-Little Walter
first, John Berkeley second, Caroline Mil
ton third. Time, lis.
Second race-purse. $500, one mile-The
Queen first. Pomfeet second. Interior
third. Time, l:43 l-2.
Third race-Melbourne Stud stakes. 81. 90
added. five furlongs-Lottie Easton first.
Fertile second, CanewoOd third. Time.
1904 IA.
Fourth race-ffteen-s ixteenths Of a mile
La Joya first. Charity second. Lulu Il.
third. Time. 3j "a.
Fifth race-purse, 500, five furlongs-
Rosita first. Ace second, Whit third.
Time, 1:0i
Sixth race-purse, $3.50. three-quarters OF
n mile-Jennie Miles first. Macadage sec
ond, Corneiia third. Time, III 3-i.
RESULTS AZ SAN FRANCISCO.
SAN FRANCISCO. May u.-weather
cloudy, track fast. Summaries:
First race-five furlongs-Mamie ID. first.
Alto Mic second. Joe Hooker third. Time
i :02 IL.
Second race-half a mile-st. Cecilia
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-12

~, bfe broad face and his big right manu-
rerved 10 DO the great popular hanpSll.i,N
inc act. The crowd when was PaVN.
against the railing was gwen IN w.
odvsrce and they came. II was intertsu"e
and instructive to see how an experience
president received the mixed crown y,
men. women. and children-peopie o, an
ages and degrees NO one cou,u ,
','r,,aesed Mr.. Cleveland. He seemed gen
,tnelv pratined by the desire OF the people
- 800 and shake hands with NM anu
-. ,,lo,sant smile never relaxed durlns
the ordeal. -.,,,.,,,. tho
10 permitted no one to pass without tns
,,r,sn Of his hand. II the people cro"ueu
nrd ioetled he would reach arou"c III
'li.I ~, on the outside and save them
80, .bo loss of the presidential greet
TO- while with the proverbial tact OF
,be "neople's man" in every country no
child was neglected. The oabes III aIiI TN,
mr. the wee toddlins tots all recelNeu l"''
recognition. - a.. Mat
form Immediately over me IFes1 iL1ue
gentleman by a stop wiEch ascer .al'Ieu
e,cr,,rateIv the rapidly with when the
''o,,ree was run by the President ana the
noonle i'm this reception race. IL was
round that when the President was heid
-, come good old Democrat FOR a snort
IN, o,d there was special trouble I'm pay
i,,, ,roner attention TO a parcel OF chill
d lire not more than thirty-four or thirty
G,,o no,sons were shaken lV the hand in
one minute, but with no special Interrupt
lion. from thirtv-nine 20 forty-three would
be greeted. The maximum record was
made for the Blues. They went by IN me
STYLE az the rate Of ffty-fve minute.
When the reception was over and MI
cleveland was told that he had accom-
plished what was considered master
niece OF receiving" he said that he had
gotten as high as sixty TO stXty-hye
minute.
The feature Of the reception was not IFS
rapidity so much as the genuine Nndh-
ness and urbanlty with which he received
all. apparently without undue haste OF
any abruptness.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-12
FIGHTING BKECKINRIDGE.
Kentucky Women Organizing in Favor of
Owens


LEXINGTON. KY. May n.-Wm. G.
owens. Colonel Breckinrdge's chief op-
ponent. is to speak I'm Lexington some
day next week The women Of this city
have conceived the idea Of emphasizing
their protest against Colonel Breckin-
ridges candidacy by personally joining
i'm making this meeting an ovation Tor
Owens.
Already score Of the best-known wo-
men i'm central Kentucky have siSnihed
their intention TO join the movement
The women are so thoroughly aroused
that they are Withdrawing patronage
from merchants favorable 10 Colonel
Breckenridge. and in several instances
old family physicians have been dismiss
cd because Of thcir sympathy for the
Ashland district congressman.
The bitterness Is growing every day.
WASHINGTON, u. G.. May 1.-THE
question Of whether Mr.. Breckenridge. OF
Kentucky, is TO take charge Of the gen
eral deficiency bill has got 10 be burl-
ing issue I'm the House. There is very
strong sentiment against his taking this
prominent part in so important mat
ter Of legislation. members having 10
apply TO him for allotments OF time and
I'm other ways recognizing his leadership.
The sentiment is so strong that IL is be-
lieved in the House his taking charge
OF the bill might endanger it, as many
Democrats declare that they would re-
fuse TO come to his support If the Re-
pubicans made a determined effort 10
amend it. In view Of this state Of affairs
II IS extremely probable that the appro-
priation committee Will take the bill from
him. I'm fact. it is reported that they
have practically decided 10 do so.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-12
CHARGED WIIH SWINDLING.
Ers. Beilah and Her Son are Committed to
Await T. ia.

LURAY. VA, May n.-Special.-The
final hearing Of the case Of the Common
wealth against Mrs a. DuRoss Bellah
and her son. James Warner Bcllah. was
heard before Justice Bragonier to-day.
The charge was that Of having obtained
money on a bogus check drawn on the
Second National Bank Of Washington,
y. c.. and cashed by j. =. Brown, hotel
keeper. of shenandoah.
Colonel r. NJ. Cartweu. manager OF
the Taylor House. Of Winchester, Va,
testified to the fact that the same par
ties had stopped at his place on April
9th. and he had been induced 20 cash
check on the same bank and for like
amount Gc0O as Brown. The parties
were committed 10 Jail TO await the ac-
ton Of the grand jury. Unusual interest
IS manifested in the case and 1t Is eX-
pected that the Page authorities have in
their power I'm the person Of Mrs BeIlah
and son a pair who are well-known TO
hotel men i'm this and other States. II
IS reported that T.. J. Armstrong, coun-
sci for the defence. Will apply FOR writ
OF habeas corpus in behalf Of the young
man Tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-12
THE OUTLOOK FAVORABLE NOW.
BRETHREN CONyENTION.
Effect of Social Clubs on the Trade OF the
Roanoke Bars.

ROANOKE, VA, May lll.-Speciai.-
The Brethren Convention adjourned to-
day. John Crawford Mackie, Of Mary
land was admitted to the ministry, and
Rev s. II. Love. Of Lurenburg, elected
delegate to the Annual Conference, with
Rev. g. G. Moormaw, Of Buena Vista,
as his alternate.
The first social club composed OF color
ed officers and directors was chartered
here to-day. This, with some fifteen or
twenty white. covers the field, and as all
the license they pay is 50 annually 70
the United States Government, they are
killing out the licensed saloons which are
taxed about $50.
The Synodcal Sunday-SchoOl Conven-
ton OF the Southwest Virginia Lutheran
Church organized this morning by elect
ing Rev. r. 5. Brown Of Salem, presi
dent; Rev. Paul Seig, Of Wytheville. vice
president: Rev. j. A. Hufford. of Puias
ki, secretary, and NJ. =. Frantz. Of Salem.
treasurer. The day was spent I'm discuss
ing topics pointing to Suuday-schoOl
work. Tomorrow night Rev Or Charles
s. Albert. Of Philadelphia. Will preach
sermon preparatory 10 the holy cOmmu-
ulon and on Sunday the new auditorium
Of the Roanoke church will be opened
with a sermon by Rev. DR.. NJ. W. Ham
ma. of Washington.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-12
UUHI'S CREDI7OEN.
Balance Paid TO Those of the Fourth Class
Charged with Burglary.

DURHAM. n. c.. May n.-Special.-
Tho trustees Of 3. L. Duke to-day an
nouuce that on May 18th they will pay
the balance due 20 creditors OF the
fourth class one hundred and twelve
thousand dollars has been paid out by the
trustees.
Professor Vernon Dornell. Of Durham,
who has been studying music at Leipsig
for two years, is to be musical director
Of Peace Institute. Raleigh.
Richard Shepherd. wanted in Raleigh
for burglary, was caught last night in
the market house here. and carried TO
Raleigh this morning.
Last night at 9 o'clock a couple were
married In the public road at Hickstown,
a Durham suburb.
The ceremonies attended upon the in
staIlation of Rev. /. y. Turnbull. as
pastor Of the Presbyterian church, were
beautiful and impressive A large con-
gregation was present
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-12

An Amusing Conie-, IN Msdison-Pcar-
sons Pine UaDd In politir,


AsHEVILLE. y. c., May 1l.-Special.-
The town OF Marshall. the county-seat
Of Madison. this week assumed a novel
and very funny aspect. /, was a fight
between the fosies and kids" In which
the latter were victorious The Issue was
taxation for street improvement. The roy
les laughed az the idea; they wanted
TO pursue the good old method OF sum-
morning the male citizens Of the town De-
tween certain ages. about twice year
10 work the streets-thc method that pre-
walls I'm regard TO road Improvement In
most Of the Lakewood counties OF the
state. 4 barbarous method, II IS needless
TO state The kids" won. helr major
ity VAS small, but suihceh'' me losieS
were much astonished'
Deputy Sheriff Jesse ". Morgan mas lost
his tob He charges that Sheriff Brook
shire discharged him because he had me
holiness 10 vote for Captain Patton and
reform in the municipal contest Mon
dav. The dismissal has caused n small
sized rlppiefon the political surface. 1t Is
probable that Morgan will be an Indepen-
dant candidate for sheriff this fall
Captain Pattons election certainly
seems TO have given an impetus 10 IN 1e-
pendantism. In fact, ] don't think
hazard anything in making the prehlc-
ton that before the dog5ays Of summer
arrive. Independent candidates Tor tne
various county and legislative Offices VIII
be as thick as leaves In Nallombrosa' III
most Of the counties Of this congressional
district. Richmond Pearson's fine itAIlail
hand plays its part. too, in the spread OF
this dire contagiOn
state Secretary Barnes, OF the Alliance
is delivering lectures throughout ms
section now. lie was IN Buncombe yester-
dav and tho day before. HIS special ef-
forts are directed. 7 understand. toward
tho promotion Of the egg Industry. In
cidentany he is organizing subaiiiances.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-12
'yAKSITIES NOW YIN.
Yesterdays Game with the Lafapettes an
Uninieresting One

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA, May IL
Specialize cold, damp. and generally
dsagreeable weather had such a bad ef-
feet this afternoon that the few faithful
rooters who INJURED out saw the poorest
exhibition Of the season. For the first
three innings the game was interesting,
but with the exception Of the eighth in
ming the rest Of the play was lifeess.
Then, with two men on bases and no
outs. Virginia retired the side IN one. two.
three order through Nelson striking out
Darlington. COmbes' difficult catch Of an
apparently safe foul. and Parker's pretty
assist to Smith. Harper's throw from
centre field TO home-platc cutting OFF
runner, helped 10 dispel some of the
monotony. The captain Of the visiting
team distinguished himself by dropping
three easy flies at centrefeld.
This is the scOrp.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-12

A Eermhlicnn Gets in His Work

FALL RIVER, MASS. May 1.-THE
following notice. posted in the Barnaby
Bingham mills to-day. is the subject of
much comment among the operatives in
the eastern section Of the city:
ITO our Employees: Owing to the i'm
beetle position taken by the present ad-
ministration at Washington. and the
idiotic legislation now going on In Con-
gress. the result OF which you are per-
fectly familiar. these works will shut
down on May r. 1884,.
(Signed) S. b. ASHLEY"
Stephen b. Ashley. the treasurer OF the
corporation, is member Of the Repubn-
can State Central Committee. The mills
have 5000 spindles, a capital OF 500. 900.
operates 800 looms. employs 400 hands.
and has a weekly pay roll Of 5000. The
concern has been successful business
venture.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-12
SIZE GETS 4 NEW TRIAL.
Mrs. "Dr" Anna Henderson Granted One
Nv the sussex County Court

PETERSBURG VA, May ll.-special'
In the County Court Of Sussex to-day.
Judge J. T. West presiding, motion for
a new trial for Miss Anna Carradicf
alias Or. Anna Henderson. was argued by
Mr.. Charles Trotter Lassiter, OF TINS city.
In this court a few days ago the ac-
cusad was found guilty Of robbins Mrs
Spratley, Of Waverly OF $50. and her pun
ishment fixed al two years In the penl-
Tertiary. The court granted the prison.
er a new trial, and the case Will be re-
heard at the June term She will be
brught to the jail i'm this city tomorrow,
where she viii be kept until her trial.