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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-07
A COASTING ACCIDENT.
Bob Sled Goes Wrong With Disastrous
Results.


Last night about 8 o'clock there was a
serious coasting accident on the Pierce
Mill read, near the Blagden bridge, which
resulted in the serious injury Of several OF
the coasters. Mr.. G. w. Lang of No. 1877
Whitney avenue had a long coaster on the
hill, and as it was making it's way toward
the bridge, going at furious rate, the
front sled made a turn at the wrong time
and went over a fifteen-foot embankment.
At the bottom of the bank was a large
pile Of bridge material, and into this heap
went the members of the coasting party.
There were about fifteen persons on the
coaster when the start was made, but sew
Ell al Of them dropped off on its way down
the steep hill. Those who were unfortu-
nate enough to remain on the board until
the accident happened sustained broken
legs and bruises Among the party were
Mr.. E. G. Mason of the patent office and
wife Miss Wibble of No. 432 P street
sustained a fracture of the leg, in addi-
ton to injuries to her back, while Mr.
Masons right leg was fractured in two
places. They were sent to the Emergency
and Mr. Lang were also painfully injured
and had to be sent to their homes. Sew
eral other members Of the party were
mere or less injured. The police ambu-
lance and patrol wagon were sent to the
scene Of the accident and were utilized in
removing the injured ones.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-07
A Dfshonorcd Name.

From the American Grange Bulletin.
The grange for period of twenty-eight
years has occupied most honorable posi-
ticn among all men and classes, and it is a
just pride with all its members that such
has been it's record that not even word
of scandal has ever been uttered in connec-
tion with it.
The Bulletin, with sincere regret, and in
the performance of duty is compelled to
expose and denounce transaction which,
without a shadow of participation upon
the part of the grange, would connect with
the fair name of the grange a scandal,
which cannot be tolerated.
Several years ago the legislature of Nir-
ginia granted corporate privileges to the
Grange Camp Association of Northern Nir-
ginia. For some reason these privileges
We're not enjoyed by the grange. but Were
sold to a syndicate for racing and gambling
purposes.
Located at the Virginia end of the Long
bridge and under the very shadow OF the
Capitol, the record of this race course has
become a very stencil in the nostrils of
der-loving citizens. Murders, thefts, rob-
berries pooling and gambling are the news
paper records of the Grange Association on
Alexandria Island
Recently Gov. OFerrall attempted by le-
course to law to put a stop to the exist
ence Of this dehaucher of public morals.
but the syndicate had the whip handle Of
the law. and the governor of Virginia was
foiled in his most commendable efforts.
NothlnE 1urther can be done until the as
sembling of the Virginia assembly. when an
effort will be made to rescind the charter
granted the Grange Camp Association.
What the grange is particularly interest
ed in is the use of the pure name of the
grange in connection with such an enter
prise.
Some one has violated his trust as
Patron in thus selling this charter. Grange
officials have been remiss in not taking
steps to correct the evil.
The officers of the Virginia State Grange
owe 1t to themselves and the order in that
state, and the executive committee of the
national grange owe it to the order at large
to spare no effort to right this outrage. and
to show to the country at large that the
grange can in no way be connected directly
or indirectly with immoralities of any kind
or description The Bulletin will follow this
matter to a successful ISSUE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-07

The pupils of Mr.. Herndon Morsell who
participated In the soiree musicale at the
Church of Our Father last night have
every reason to feel proud of their work
The church was crowded with lovers of
music, who showed their appreciation of
the excellence of the program at frequent
intervals. The singers were assisted by
an able corps of accompanies, comprising
Mrs. w. Sinclair Bowen, Mr. John Porter
Lawrence, Mr.. Edward H. Droop, Mr..
The first number was'a quartet, in which
Mrs. Watson Smith, Miss Claudia E.
Moore Messrs. Morsell and Charles F..
Hall took part. They rendered Giebefs
Beautiful Bells in excellent STYLE and
were followed by Pattison's waltz Song
by Mrs. II. Goldshorough Goddard, which
evoked hearty applause. Miss Florence
Grigg sang Verdi's 'Ernani 1nvolami' at
tractively, and Mr. Will Moneys rendi-
ton of Marston's II Arise From Dreams
of Thee" was in good style Miss Blanche
atina" from Lucia, by Donizetti, success
fully. and Mr.. Charles w. Moore scored a
decided hit in his bass solo, The Courier
of Moscow" Other numbers on the pro-
gram were: Petrie's THE Deep, Cold Sea-
by Mr.. Bernard a. Ryan; tenor solo.
I'll Sing Thee Songs of Already" by Mr..
Charles S. Richards; Raff's Ever With
Thee" tenor solo. by Mr.. Howard O.Cook
Mrs Watson Smiths soprano solo. POLO
Let Me Wander" by Mr.Stephen ]. Kubel:
tenor solos by Mr.. H. L. Murdoch and Mr..
Francis w. Clements; a contralto song by
Miss Claudia F.. Moore; a bass solo by Mr..
Charles F. Hall, and a duet by Miss Mat
tingly and Mr.. Morsell.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-07
Nclley Was Fined,

William Nalley, young man who tray
els in pugilistic circles was a prisoner in
the Police Court today, there being a
charge of larceny against him. A man
rared Cortey Daniels appeared as the
prosecuting witness. The affair happened
on the night of the alleged prize fight in
Bladensburg. 1t charged that when
the parties returned from Bladensburg
and went into a lunch room Daniels put
down his money for the Cabman and Nal
ley grabbed one dollar of it.
Judge Miller ordered restitution and i'm
posed fine of $40 and costs.
Nalley settled the bill and was dis
charged
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-07
Cuban RcyoIutfonfsts Busy.

Cuban revolutionary groups are showing
unusual activity at Key West, Fla. Dark
hints from those near to Mart, chief OF
the American party, of an uprising within
a few weeks, or months at most, has slim
ulated the zeal of resident Cubans almost
to a fever Gonzales Zuesada, secretary Of
the American revolutionary organization.
arrived on the Mascotte from Tampa re-
Gently for the purpose of adding to the
large fund already on hand for supplying
arms. The cigar makers of Tampa pledged
Zuesada S30VOn from their February wages
and he expects to get $1,000 more at Key
West He addressed a meeting recently
at San Carlos Hall that stirred the Cubans
to patriotic enthusiasm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-07
Bold Robbers Mt Cleveland.

While Frank B. Westgate was sitting
by the fire in his grocery, at the corner
of Bridge ard Liberty streets, Cleveland
talking with Edward Hunt. a neighbor, last
evening two men with black masks on their
faces walked in. Presenting revolvers the
intruders ordered them to throw up their
hands. They did so, thinking themselves
the victims Of joke. One of the masked
men then went behind the counter and
broke the money drawer open. leaving his
companion to guard the grocer and his
friend. Just then a boy opened the door
and the robber guard turned to him,
frightening him away with his revolver
Westgate took the opportunity to seize
a club and spring upon the man behind
the counter. There was a fierce struggle
and the robber called for help. His COM
panion leaned over the counter and shot
three times at Westeate, one Of the bullets
entering his right side. The robbers then
fled. Westgate is fifty years old and will
die His store is in one of the most
thickly populated parts Of the city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-07
New York.s Underground Road.

The board of rapid transit commissioners
in New York has passed resolutions ia
vcring the immediate construction Of an
underground road to facilitate rapid tran
sit in the city. Communications have been
received from Drake & Stratton of New
York and the Ray & Mcdonald Construc-
ton Company of Baltimore, approving of
the plans and specifications for routes and
construction of an underground road that
the commission has been considering, and
offering to bid on the work on the west
side line to the city limit and on the east
side line to 42d street and to build the
road for less than $50.00o,0o0. a resolu-
ton has been adopted calling for the
building of the road under contract by a
lease that will also agree to equip and OPP
crate 1t for a term of years upon condi-
lions to be laid down by the commission.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-07
Cyclists Rejoice.

Joviality and festivity swayed the spirits
of the Affair Cyclists last evening, the oc-
casion being the annual banquet of the
club The aftermath, as it were. of cy-
cling is frequently more enjoyable than the
sometimes stern reality. 1t proved so in
this instance for between the numerous
terse and witty speeches many ridiculous
occurrences during the past season were
narrated, which at the time of happening
were rot near so mrth-provoking. This is
the one meeting in all the year when nom
cyclists are admitted, and many of the
fair and favorite friends of the wheelmen
added their charm and cheerfulness to the
abundantly laden board. The members
and their guests were ably and Hospitality
entertained by DR.. and Mrs. A. c. Merriam
at their residence. 1901 New Jersey avenue
northwest. Among those present were
Mrs. Augusta Weaver, Mrs DR.. Merriam,
Mr. and Mrs. David F. Weaver and Mr..
and Mrs j. D. Ogden, Misses Altschu,
Britt, Cox, Vincent, Bradford, Goliath,
Wenner, Holtzman, the Misses Merriam
and the Misses Bane. Messrs. j. F. SWIM
dells w. 7. Weaver, Theo. S. Duvall, j.
D. Suter, Chas. Weaver, A. Cook Fisher,
Louis Weaver, F. G. Gore, F. b. Weaver,
Chas. Moran, Phil. Huntington. Robert
Layton and Geo. Weaver.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-07
Fed hY ClAritY.

In making an investigation Of charity
cases the persons interested in the work
have found a large number of well-cared-
for CANNES, and in many instances the
dc SO do not wear the necessary collar and
tag required by law. These dogs are fed
on food donated by the charitable citizens,
and speaking of the matter last night
Poundmaster Einstein says it requires as
much to keep big dog alive as it does a
Child Because of the large number of I'M
licensed dogs found the police will make
arother canvass and many of the owners
may be taken into court.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-07
no aurul the Franchise.

Alderman Cassidy of Long Island City,
at a meeting of the oklyn board of al
dermen Tuesday, introduced resolution
annullng the franchise granted to the
Brooklyn Heights Railroad Company to
run cars through the streets of that city.
The company holds two franchises. One
is to run cars from Greenpoint bridge to
the 9th street ferry landing in Hunter
Point, and the otner through Blissville to
Calvary cemetery. There have been no
cars over the second line for some weeks.
The resolution was referred to the law
committee with instruction to report 1t at
the next meeting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-07
The Hn mmOnd Decision.

DR.. William A. Hammond desires to cor
rect the report, published yesterday, OF
the opinion of the Court of Appeals re-
versing the decision of the lower court in
the case of d. S. Hess & Co. against him.
DIR. Hammond states that Of the amount
claimed he has paid all except about 5000,
and that sum has been withheld because,
it is claimed, the firm has not completed
certain work It agreed to do. A suit at
law has been brought to recover the same,
and when jury determines what amount
ought to be paid DR.. Hammond says he
will settle promptly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-07
The Nevada Trophy Awarded.

general order published from head
quarters exhibits the results of the rifle,
revolver and carbine firing Of the army
during the last year. and the comparative
proficiency attained by the various organi-
cations. Company q. seventh infantry, hav-
ing the highest general figure of merit for
the year. is awarded the Nevada trophy.
and the commanding officer of troop K,
NTH cavalry. In whose possession the
trophy now Is, has been directed to send
1t to the commanding officer of the winning
COMPANY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-07

Shipmnsters to he Required to For
ward to Washington Cargo Manifcsts

The House appropriations committee has
adopted an amendment to the legislative,
executive and judiciary appropriation bill
which provides that when ships arrive at
the port of entry the master shall forward
copies of manifest showing description of
goods in cargo to the auditor of the treas
ury at Washington. He shall certify that
the copies are accurate ard also that they
have been mailed before the vessel is re-
ported to the customs officers. This amend
ment puts a check in the Treasury De-
partment upon all customs officers in the
United States and gives them the means of
determining exactly the character and
amount of all importations and what re-
turns should be made for such importa-
lions by the customs officers. This here
tofore the government has not been able
to ascertain, and the new legislation pro-
posed in the Legislative appropriation bill
Is considered to be of vast Importance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-07

To the Editor of The Evening Star:
4.n nln l,.-4 81.

To the Editor Of TIE Evening Star:
The transfer plan proposed by the street
railway magnates, as published in The
Evening Star. fails In one important re-
spect to satisfy reasonable demands OF
the people. There is considerable popula-
ton living near the 14th street line that
want to reach the large stores. churches.
the three large government buildings and
the city post office. all of which lie close
to the street line. The distance is short
for ride even from the Boundary to any
of these places, and it is eXorbitant to de-
mand two fares. Since the companies con-
cerned do not realize that it is to their adj
vantage to invite this travel, will you not
urge Congress to require transfer facilities
for this part Of the city?
FOURTEENTH STREET.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-07
GAS FOR THIRTY CENTS.
The Interesting Fight Before the
New Jersey Legislature.

In the New Jersey legislature the ques-
ton of dollar gas is the interesting topic,
and the municipal corporation committee
has been listening to arguments
Assemblyman Gruber said gas was made
under contract in Philadelphia for 80 cents
a thousand feet, supplied to consumers in
Louisville at 60 cents, and companies were
willing TO come to New Jersey and furnish
it for 81, but they ask for the repeal of the
law passed a few years ago in the interest
OF the gas companies requiring new COM
panies to furnish 5000 for every thousand
Inhabitants in a municipality before they
can engage in business. Mr.. Gruber named
John Winfield Scott of New York as one of
the parties
Tie fight over the question is to be car
ried to the floor of the House no matter
what recommendation the committee may
make.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-07
CONSULAR REFORM.
A Senate Bill to Put the Service on n
Merit HnSiS.

Senator Morgan, from the committee on
foreign relations, has reported the bill
for the reorganization of the diplomatic
service of the United States. and in doing
so submitted a report setting forth the ne
cessity for the change.
Tho bill, as amended by the foreign rela-
tions committee and reported by Mr.. Nor
gan, provides for a general reorganization
of the consular service on civil service
principles. except in case OF consular
agents who are excluded from the reor-
ganiZation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-07
Real Estate Matters.

Abraham Fisher and Amnon Behrend,
trustees. have conveyed TO George w. Lin
kins part original lots q 13 and IA, square
No. ass being premises No. 507 E street
northwest. The consideration given is
lanes Raw has bought of Benz. P. Sny-
der and Thos. r. Jones, trustees, the south
- of original lot II, square BIZ for
s19.1S3.54. The property fronts % feet on
the west side of 10th street between + shd
y streets northwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-07
Death of w. H. Belt.

The death of William Horace Belt. for
merly a resident of Montgomery county,
Md, occurred last evening at his resi-
dence in this city, $40 Rhode Island ave-
nue. The deceased was seventyfour years
old The funeral services were held this
afternoon at o'clock at his late residence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-07
Howell Osborn. Death.

Howell Osborn, well known as a man
about town, has died at New York. Howell
Osborn is the man who said that "a gen
tleman could not live respectfully on less
than $4,000 a year" He obeyed this rule
strictly, so far as the sum named was
concerned. 1t would be much nearer the
truth to say that he spent 100000 year
and solely in the pursuit Of pleasure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-07
Strength of the Militia.

The Secretary of War has sent to Con-
gress an abstract Of the militia strength
of the United States for the year 1894,
showing a grand aggregate of 9,5O5 COM
mssioned officers, 20,410 non-comEissioned
officers ,O47 musicians and 107, S94 privates,
and placing the total number Of men avail
able for military duty, unorganized, at
@ 5S2 S06
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-07
Died Suddenly.

Mrs. Bridget Keegin Of GO p street north
west died suddenly last evening about 0:30
o'clock in a grocery store at 9Th and R
streets northwest She was the wife of
Charles Keegin, messenger in the War
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-07

The inquest on the body of DR.. Horace
E. Pope, at Detroit, who was murdered
Saturday morning, was held Tuesday,
and resulted in holding William Brusseau,
the nurse.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-07

The hearing of the Drayton divorce case
which was set for Monday at Jersey
City, ~ j., has been postponed until nexl
Monday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-07
Domestic Wash Goods.

A survey Of the bright and breezy
"CottOners can almost hear the
chipping of the birds-and fancy the re-
turn of the flowers. There is n rhythm
Of color"-a poetry of patterns-a de-
termination Of quality-a surprise in eff
fects-a surprise in prices. new season
IL born.
THE GINGHAMS-
21-inch- l2Iac. yard. New designs
new shades. Some few pieces that are
usually 12iac. are worth running
through-especially as they have been
reduced to Zoe. a yard.
PERCALE sHuRTINGS-
Mannish patterns womanish pat
terns-childish Patterson Blue, Pink,
Navy Blue. Black and Green grounds
80 inches wide-1c1ac. a yard.
Oil-boiIed Turkey Red striped and
figured in Black and White-3O inches
wide-12i.c a yard.
DUCK SUTrINGS-
You had better go "Ducking" with
all haste. for we are promised big
season for it-30 inches wide-1213c.
yard. Figures and stripes.
JACONET DUCHESS LAWNS
We want to have a plenty-so we
start of with an even hundred pat
terms to select from-White, Light
Blue. Pink, Lavender, Yellow and
Green-31 inches wide-1212c. yard.
CAMILLA ORGANDIES-
Those wavy stripes-sheer and fine
20 inches wide-12l3c. yard.
PRINTED PIQUES-
Dark and light stripes on light
grounds-29 inches wide-ljc. yard.
READY-MADE BEDWEAR-
Hemstitched Twilled Sheets
pO19O-reduced from SIS to 81 each.
9O193-reduced from 81 to Sc. each.
sIx931 reduced from 90c. to sOc.each.
Plain Sheets
eOx9O-reduced from size. to Toe each.
reduced from 75c. to or &c each.
s119o-reduced from zoe. TO 65c. each.
reduced from zoe. TO Coo. each.
reduced from CSC. 10 SOC. each.
T219O-reduced from 62t.c. TO 5Oc.each.
reduced from 55c. to 45c. each.
Hemstltched Pillow Cases
45r3sIu-retluced from 3oc. TO 25c. each.
Plain Pillow Cases
45A3G-r reduced from DC. 20 lie. each.
reduced from zoe. TO 15c. each.
-reduced from 1Ic. to 12l 2c. each.
4c136-reduced from 15c. to 12l2c. ca.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-07

Ex-Assemblyman John Caminade. we'll
known lawyer Of Trenton, N. j., has been
missing since last Friday, and his disap-
pearance mas caused a Sensa ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-07
Blankets.

Blankets.
We are glad that we haven't permitted
our stock of Blankets to down-for
the Feed las been revived with ven
geance with this extreme spell of weather.
We can offer you some seaso. send prices
though:
lO-4 Blankats-s1.5O $3.50 and 50.
ia Blankets-s3, $3.50 and 81.
All-wool Blankets
iO-E$3.
11-4ES4.
12-4S5.
2-1l-4 Wool Blankets reduced from
80 to $3.50.
1-11-4 Wool Blanket-reduced from
$3.50 to 81.
lit California Blanket-reduced
from $40 to S..
PA CaliforEias-reduced from s12
to $40.
2-12-4 Californias-reduced from 50
1-13-4 California-reduced from s12
to $40.
NCNCY BLANKETS
80 per cent wool-1O-+s4.
Ills.
12+SG.
100 per cent wool lbs.-10+St.5O.
IS lbs.-11-4-S.50.
C lbs.-124s6.5O.
u lbs.-13-4-S1.50.
Mt. HOOD. OREGON, BLANKETS
62xS0LS6.
1l-4-72xS0-S7.
12-+SOxS2-SS.
SixSS-S1O.5O.
GENUINE CALIFORNIA BLANKETS
1O-462xS0-6 lbs.-reduced from
$3.50 20 So.
14-4-9Ox96-1 lbs.-reduced from
$50 TO SIC.
15-t9Ox112-14 lbs.-reduced from
SIS to $50.
RED BLANKETS
All-wool-1O-tS4 and $3.50
11-4-S4.75 and $3.50.
-l2-4-$5.5O and $3.50.
GRAY BLANKETS
O-4s2 TO. 81
Its to $3.50.
WRAPPER BLANKETS
All-wool-st.5O and So
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-07
Improving Nails

Permanently cured without pain; soreness
afterward. Cur Bunion and Corn Shields, the best
In the world, used and recommended uy the most
smipent physicians Prof J. ]. GEORGES son,
Foot Specialists. Pnrlors, Ills Pa. ave. NV. to
q pm; sundays. 20 1. H-lQd
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-07

The Bachelors Are i'm Love
With our way OF menilng. T.ey find our work
frst-class and our prices m1rvelously low. WE
MEND EVERYTHING THAT SANE PEOPLE COM
UNIVERSAL VENDING CO.. Room 4, 11i+l116 n.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-10-19
.woRkINo- The ROADS.
An Ancient Custom Now Fortunately FALL
ing Into Disuse.

An Ancient Custom Now Fortunately Fall
ing Into Disuse.
"There is no great loss withouy some
small gain" by the same token
there is no great gain without some
brought about by the good roads move
mcnt is likely TO do away with one OF
the pleasantest features of the social
life of farmers. AZ first thought this
seems doubly lamentable, inasmuch as
the social life OF rural communities is
already notably restricted and barren.
The happy feature referred to rs like
ly TO be eliminated by the movement to
secure better highways and better
methods OF getting them, is the annual
summer visiting bee enjoyed by the
male members Of rural communities
who get together presumably for the
purpose OF working" the roads. This
presumption, however, is wrong, in
most cases. as the real purpose OF such
gatherings is for the farmers 70 ex-
change views on political and neighbor-
hood topics, tell stories, swap tobacco,
and do whatever else will contribute to
tt..sc =esttfaii enjoyment vi those assem-
bled.
At these meetings the rival village
wits contest with each other. with what
they term mind against mind, for the
plaudits of their hearers. The great
governmental questions are discussed
and argued at great length. The boys
indulge I'm jumping and wrestling
matches, while the maturer members
of the gatherings are content TO white
and look on.
In the meantime the work Of making
good road lnnguishes the while. The
highway is left I'm half-finished state
10 wait for a repetition OF the same poor
policy tho following year. II is true
that now and then a pnthmaster is
found who believes that an honest days
work should be given in road-making
the same as in any other capacity, and
he compcls every one 10 do the proper