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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-01-19
The Telephone Rates Should Come
Down.


To the Editor OF The Evening Star:
BRIGHTWOOD. d. c., January IS, 1895.
was no little surprised to read the re-
port, as published in the issue of your
PAPER last evening, of the Commissioners
on Senate bill No. 2O47, entitled ITO regu-
late the telephone service in the District
Of Columbia" This bill proposed to scale
down the rates now received by the COM
pany to $50 per annum for a telephone en-
a separate wire; $40 for each telephone,
there being not more than two wire;
$50 for each telephone, there being not
mere than three on wire, and SO, there
being four or more on the same wire.
The company claims that the maximum
charge at present is S125 per annum for a
telephone on metallic circuit in the Dis
trict of Columbia Now, the facts are, as
am prepared to prove. that on one wire
alone there are four telephones, and there
are as many five, paying at the rate OF
$50 to 500 or more per annum. And there
are four or five on wires paying $50 or more
in the city. One druggist informed me to-
day that he was Paying s145 per annum.
Now, Richmond only pays SGO per annum,
aid 1 know when the service in this city
was only $50 per annum for private wire.
Now the recommendation of the Com
missioners would only transfer the tax
from the District offices to the patrons Of
this service, the company would raise
the rate on US to make up for that loss
and the per cent that is proposed to be
levied upon their gross receipts We are
all familiar with the raise on their patrons
when they were ordered to place their
wires underground. They raised then
at the rate of about 100 per cent per
num- AS I have said before, when they
first obtained the permission to operate
in the District they could do it for $40 to
$50 per telephone but as soon as they had
obtained all the patents that might work
against them and had the monopoly they
began to raise their rates, until the I'M
derground business gave them the excuse
to Jump up to the present eXtortionate
rates.
The District Commissioners should at
least cut these down to $50 per annum
for single or double service on one wire,
and $50 when there were three more.
The list of cities reported to the Commits
sioners must have been compiled by the
astute president of the company and not
obtained by the Commissioners secretary,
or why should Richmond have been left
out, where the service is obtained for only
$50 per annum?
This matter should be looked into by
every merchant, doctor and druggist in
this city, and 1 think it would be nothing
more than fair for the Commissioners to
have heard the citizens on this bill before
they made their report, and l hope The
Star will use it's influence to obtain the
wishes of the people upon this matter
before it be finally settled by Congress
/ should also be glad to hear from you,
Mr.. Editor, to the comparison of our
rates here with the same service found
abroad. "A SUBSCRIBER.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-01-19
Temperance Union.

The Artillery Temperance Union enter
tained their friends and members Thurs
day evening at Washington barracks A
large and interested audience was present,
and thoroughly appreciated the excellence
of the evenings program. Mr.. Harry
Parkes gave an exhibition OF fancy bicycle
riding. Among others present who took
part in the exercises were Mrs. E. Winter,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Weir, Mr. and Mrs.
w. w. Fentress. Mr.. and Mrs. T. G. Hill,
Mr.. Nackman, Misses Jennie and little
Pearl Turner, Misses Hill and NJ. Il. Allen.
The union was presided over by Mrs. E.
Winter and Miss Matte 3. Allen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-01-19
EaIedictOrian Elected.

At the last regular meeting of the med
ical and dental classes of the National Uni
versity. held January II. at the college
building. the time was devoted to the selec-
ton of one of their members to deliver
the valedictory address at the coming COM
mencement this spring.
AS the result of the competition, Mr..
Harry j. Allen was declared elected, thus
completing the class organization, which is
as follows: Alfred K. Penniman president;
Albert Z. Mcconnell. vice president; Chas.
Z. Ferguson, secretary; G. G. Poindexter
Bailey, treasurer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-01-19

The semi-annual session of the Grand
Lodge. l. o. o. sF.. reached an end last
evening. Before adjournment Thomas w.
Fowler of Columbia Lodge. No. 10. was con-
firmed as trustee of Odd Fellows Hall. and
II. III. Sorrell. ID. G. NJ. was appointed a
committee on the anniversary of the order
to be held in April next, and also on the
committee TO make arrangements to attend
the dedication of Odd Fellows Hail in
Philadelphia in May next.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-01-19
His Last Reauests,

The will of the late Lawrence Fleming.
dated January II, 1859, and filed yesterday
afternoon, names James Fullerton as ex-
ecutor, and gives the widow of the deceas-
ed, Frances Fleming, the personal estate
and the income from the real estate dur
ing her life. At her death sub lot 173,
square gu, is to go to Gonzaga College,
lot 81, square SIT, is to be equally divided
between st. Vincents and ST. Josephs or
phan asylums, and an adopted daughter
of the deceased, Mary Easter Fleming, is
to have lots G and d, square SGT.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-01-19
Attractive Program.

The Sunday school room and parlors CT
Foundry Church were filled with the men,
beers of Foundry Chapter. Epworth League.
and their friends last night. The occasion
was reception to the new cabinet of the
chapter. After short addresses of welcome
by the pastor, Rev. Oliver A. Brown, Presi-
dent w. b. Matthews of the District
league. and President s. Z. Tracy of Forn-
dry Chapter, an attractive program was
rendered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-01-19
Fuvurth LeaSUe.

The Epworth League Chapter of Foundry
Church entertained a large gathering of
friends last evening at a reception to its
new cabinet. Mrs. w. S. Gibson, Mrs. 1.
O. Ball and Mr.. George H. Chandlee con-
t1ibuted to a short literary and musical
program. after which sprigs of English
ivy taken from the walls of the Blaine
mansion were sold for the benefit of the
poor fund of the chapter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-01-19
Installation of Officers.

Post Office Department Council, No. 204.
of the National Union, has Installed the
following officers for the current year:
Lee S. Mortimer. president; Jas. p. Lewis.
vice president; Z. C. Finch. speaker; II. L.
Weaver. secretary; James l.. Thornton,
financial secretary; George A. Darling,
treasurer: Charles Wcbel chaplain; E. A.
Wilbur sergeant: Homer NJ. kintz, door
keeper. and MessIs. Mortimer, Darling and
Weaver, delegates to cabinet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-01-19
Motion Denied.

Judge Cole today denied the motion of
James T. Farrar, alias James Robinson,
alias James Thomas, convicted several days
ago of stealing pearl necklace from the
house of Sevellon A. Brown in last June,
and sentenced the prisoner to two years
and six months in the Albany pententiary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-01-19
Norfolk and Washington Steamboat
CO.-Specinl ExcursiOn to Norfolk.

Norfolk and Washington Steamboat
CO.-Specinl Excursion to Norfolk.
For the purpose of affording the citizens
of Washingto an opportunity of seeing
the famous U. S. cruiser columbia" now
lying at the Norfolk navy yard also the
Minneapolis and the other new vessels
of the North Atlantic squadron tickets
will be sold on Saturday. the 18th instant.
good to return only ON Sunday, the 2Oth,
at $3.50 for the round trip. Permission hav-
ing been obtained to visit the Columbia"
on Sunday, passengers will be landed at
the navy yard, SO that all can have an OPP
portunity OF seeing the fastest warship in
the world.
For tickets and state room reservations
apply at the company's wharf, foot of 1th
street. Telephone No. $50. Jno. Callahan,
general superintendent.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-01-19
TNn TLnuannL per Cent

"a few years ago I paid 800 in your
college office for a double scholarship for
my daughter. She took both courses and
graduated. and since that time las earned
s. 600, and Is now educating her brothers
and sisters. 1t was the best Investment
my family eve made" said a mother in
gpencerian College office, as she registered
another daughter for business training.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-01-19
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to
the following: Lee Duncan Latimer and
Augusta McChesney; Edward p. Winters
and Mamie A. Pastorfield, Frank Mosby
and Mary Louise Blackburn. both of Rich
mond. Va; Samuel Jackson and Mary Har-
per; Joseph Wheeler of Fairfax county,
Va, and Levenia Sweeney of Alexandria
county. Va; Thomas Taylor and Mary
Cnntina
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-01-19
LOCAL MENTION.
THE WEATHER.

Forecast Till 3 pm. Sunday.
For the District of Columbia. Maryland
and Virginia, fair, probably preceded by
ing; colder.
Condition of the Water.
Temperature and condition of water at &
am: Great Falls, temperature, "a; cond1-
ton, 16; receiving reservoir. temperature,
IS; condition at north connection, IL: con-
dftion at south connection. IS; distributing
reservoir, temperature. 80: condition at In
fluent gate house, 0S eiiuent gate house,o1
Tide Table.
Today-Low tide OBS pm.
Tomorrow-High tide, 3.0S a. m. and 1886
DIM Low tide, 9:36 IN. and 1870 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-01-19
An TnynIx,nhIe Hand Rnok

The Evening Star's Almanac and Hand
Book for 1895 contains thousand and one
items of valuable information, statistics.
ret ords. &C., regarding local. national and
International affairs. Twenty-Five cents per
copy at The Star ottioa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-01-19

The Confederate Veterans Association
and the Ladies' Southern Relief Associa-
ton will hold joint celebration this even
ing at Union League Hall, In honor of the
anniversary of the birthday of Gen. Robert
L, Lee
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-01-19
A Mine of Information.

What you don't know, and want to know,
you can instantly find out by referring to
The Stars Almanac and Hand Book for
1895. On sale at counting room. Twenty
five cents copy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-01-19

Recognizing the supreme quality OF the
Cresta Blanca Souvenir Wines. confirmed
by every tasters surprise that California
can produce such wines, Chr. Xander has
added them to his stock. selling them. O9
18th street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-01-19
In Their New Home.

In The1F NEW sHOme.
Messrs. Stumph & Brother, the mattress
manufacturers, took possession of the frs,
floor and basement of their new, five-story
fre-proof building en- Thursday-just four
months after the destruction of the plant
by fire. The building will be pushed ahead
as rapidly as practicable. and when com.
pleted will be one Of the finest business
properties in the city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-01-19

IF YOUR HOME IS TOO SMALL
To give a dinner party or banquet, see Mt.
Freund. s15 10th st. His splendid banquet
hall Is at your disposal without extra
charge Menu and service at your own price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-01-19

Five three-story brick dwellings, Nos. GIG
to 627, inclusive, L street northeast, will be
sold at trustees sale on Monday afternoon,
beginning at o'clock-an excellent chance
to secure a home or for investment. See
advertisement for details.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-01-19

100000 to lend at per cent on city real
estate FRANK T. RAWLINGS,
1905 Pa. ave. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-01-19

Sup FOR PAPERING ROOMS.
In combinations. Finest work guaranteed.
+. G. NOLTE. $40 9th ST. formerly DOT 11th).
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-01-19

Lace Cleaning Demi-Neuf.
Rornot. 1lO3 q street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-01-19

Mems Derby Hats. 81. 1.5O and 81. Extra
value. A. T. LEWIS. 49, 18th ST.
For Partial Cleaning or
Detachage. $500
Rornot. 1103 G street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-01-19

As Simple yet Effective Remedy
for Throat Affections, Browns Bronchial
Troches stand first in public favor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-01-19

"Roya1 Glue" Mends Everything, 1Oc
ja12-eotf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-01-19

Received, 5000 lbs. Fine Honey from
Florida. cents per Id. MELTING &
GABLE, 919 La. ave. NV. 1t"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-01-19
CITY ITEMS.

Free! Picture and Novel. Free!
Sunset on the English Channel" an I'M
surpassed picture of water scenery OF the
most exquisite coloring; Buttons" COM
plete novel, in book form; by the noted au-
thor, John Strange Winter. both 6iven free
with the Sunday New York Morning Jour
nal of tomorrow, January 70. Sold by all
Washington dealers at cents; no more.
Remember, both these features Tree, in ad-
diton to the great newspaper itself. Ar
riveS am. it,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-06-30
Chicago Market.

CHICAGO. June 29.-Wheat, corn, oats
and provisions sll closed at some i'm.
provement to day. The grain markets
we're weak to begin with, but provisions
struck bullish gait at the Gtart and
kept 1t up. Wheat rose from 71A for
september to 72H, and corn from AK
to 4s1S.
The leading features ranged to-day rs
follows.
Wheat. No. 2-June, opening, COX
closing 7oB; July, opening, 691s, closing
7OS; September, opening, 7l9l@71%,
closing TAX. Corn No. 2-June, opening,
Az, closing, AK; July. opening. Az
closing, ATM; September, opening, 4s1S
closing, ASK. Oats No. 2-June, OPEN
ing, IS, closing, S5A; July, opening, IS.
25A, closing, 251S. Mess pork, per bbl.--
July, opening, rs. closing, H. 40; Sep.
tember, opening. 1880, closing, l2.62E.
Lard, per 100 lbs.-July, opening, 6 SIS.
closing, 6 81 Is; September, opening, 6 rs,
closing, 6.ssH. Short ribs, per 100 lbs
July, opening,6 30. closing. 6. 40; Septem
Der, opening, 6 SO, closing, GO.
Cash quotations were IS follows:
Flour; winter patents, 90@4. 90;
slrsighss, 40@3 %; spring patenss.
3.90@4.25; bakers. 2.1O@3.5O; No. =
spring wheat, 6O74@73sl; No spring
wheat. nominal; No Q red, 701s@7lX;
No. corn, AN; No. yellow, 46X @47;
No. oats, 25 Is; No. white. 29A@e9A;
No. white, 2sH@20N; No. Q rye. $40
571b; No. 9 barley, SO; No. 3, 5O@51; No.
4, nominal; No. haxseed, LAT; prime
timothy seed, 5.25; mess pork, per Dbl. f,
IL 37H@12 so; lard, per 100 lbs. 6. 6sH;
shors ribs sides. (loose), 6.375S@6.4o;
dry sailed shoulders (boxed) 5H@5x;
short clear sides, (boxed), 6M@6%;
whiskey, distillers' finished goods per
gallon, 1885,; sugars; cut loaf 5.13;
graduated, 4.69; standard A, 4.56.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-06-30

popular churches in His day sincerely
believed themselves to be the true peo-
pie OF God. They got so mad at Him for
calling them hypocrites and telling the IN
that they were on n Decline for hell,
that they conspired against Him and
took His life. The Bible meaning Of
hypocrite is simply counterfeit Chris
tian. The counterfeit thinks be Is
genuine because he is in the hands Of
the Devil who has deceived him and
blinded his eyes. III Cor. 4:4).
Our judgment and conscience will
guide no right into hell in the hands OF
the Devil Hence Jealous church mem
bers and eloquent preachers are going
by,mysisds right down to the pit. They
live and die confident OF Heaven and
wake up in hell. They are hypocrites,
1. g.. counserieis Christians, blinded by
the devil and led captive at HE will. o,
how preachers labor to comfort this
class OF professors. II they were Chris.
tians the Holy Ghost would comfort
them.
Ia. Brother Obey. o. how can 1 be
sure am not hypocrite?" Take the
Bible as 1t 10. 1t offers you religion
that sakes all the sin out of you and
fills you with the love of God. Seek ill
you find 1t. Seek holiness; experience
1t, enjoy 1t, and live It. You will find
your soul walking hand in hand with
Jesus and the cloudless light of His pres
ence shining oil around you. Hypocrisy
osnts stand the light Of Gods presence.
1t vanishes before 1t as the mist before
the rising sun. All hypocrites are In
spiritual darkness. Receive the Holy
Ghost; let Him shine through you and
keep you. and you can't be hypoorite.
is. The fact OF the matter Is, all
these hypocrites, Satan's counterfeits,
believe and contend for SHINING re-
ligion. That tells the secret. 1t is an
appalling fact, as we ransack the world
over, the great majority OF preachers
and members clsim and stoutly con-
tend for SHINING religion. Don't you
know Gods religion is death to all sin,
actual and original? Hence ell this
popular SHINING religion is the DEVILS
hoax TO deceive his hypocrites and lead
them down to hell. Now, reader, get
Holy Ghost religion, straight, solid,
clear from top to bottom. o, trust the
Savior to keep you every moment and
you will shout victory over the Devil
when the world is on FIRE.
GODBEr, FROM VICTORY.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-06-30
FINANCE AND COMMERCE
New York Stock marke.,

NEW YORK, June 29.-The share spec-
ulation to-day was feyerish and I'M
settled with the industrials against the
leaders OF the market. At the opening
OF business the market was remarkably
quiet, prices as rule recording O gen.
eral improvement. The market closed
weak, with the industrials generally
lower and the railroad list about evenly
divided on the day. During the week
there have been some notable fuctu-
atlons In the share list. In the earlier
dealings the tendency was mainly in the
direction OF higher figures but during
the last three days determined raid
ON the industrial group not only caused
serious break in these properties but
depressed the entire list and most OF the
stocks dealt in show declines on the
week. The aggregate sales for the week
was l,705, 100 shares, and l42 stocks
were dealt in.
Closing stocks were as follows.
Atohison. 98 Adams Express, 14s;
Baltimore and Ohio, 62M; Chesapeake
and Ohio, 2l%; Chicago, Burlington and
Quincy, sSH; Chicago Gas, COS; C. G. G.
and st. Louis, As; Del. Lackawanna
and Western, 165; Distillers and Cat
tie Feeders Co., 1919; Erie, 10; Erie
preferred. 80; Great Northern pre-.
ferred, 133H; Lake Shore, 149N; Lead
Trust, 338; Louisville and Nashville,
osB; National Cordage, IN; National
Corda9e preferred, an; N. j.. Central,
lO0H; Norfolk and Western preferred,
Is; Northern Pacific preferred, 1915
Northwestern, 90; Northwestern pre-
ferred. l44H; N. Y. Central. lol; NY,
and New England, AZ; Pacific Mail,
2SH; Pullman Palace, III; Reading,
is; Rock Island, 7lH; ST. Paul, es;
81. Paul and Omshn, 394; Southern
Pacific. "a; Sugar Refinery, l076;
Union Pacific, 1919; Western Union,
81; General Electric. 35&; Southern,
1873; Southern preferred. 4O&; Tobacco,
l1o&; Tobacco preferred, liz.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-06-30
Summer Law School,
Washington and Lee University.

Lectures begin July l, 1895. For circular, wit h
full information, address (P. o. Lexington, Va.
either OF the instructors.
JOHN RANDOLPH TUCKER,
Professor Equity, Commercial Law, &c.
nARLES A. GRAVES,
- Professor Common and Statute Law.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-06-30
PROFESSIONAL.

JOEL H. CUTCHIN,
~ ATTORNEY-AT-L
Oftices-Rooms and .. 10K Campbell Street,
Roanoke, Virginia.
Practices in the city of Roanoke and adjoining
COMMITTEES. Deeds and wills carefully prepared.
Titles examined. Acknowledgements and dcpo-
eitions taken. Collections promptly made and
emitted. Commercial business solicited. ID
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-06-30

". .. HARDAWAY. ARCHER l., PAYNE,
VII ARDAWAY & PAYNE,
ATTORNEYS-AT-LA
Rooms Nos ard Kirk Building,
Rohpoke, Va.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-06-30
Headache.

This distressing maIady is caused
by rundown state of the health,
and is often forerunner of other
and more dangerous diseases.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-06-30
Cincinnati Produce market.

CINCINNATI, o.. June s9.--Flour dull.
Wheat firm; No. red, 76; receipts, /. 500;
shipments, none. Corn higher; No. 3
mixed, 4s. Oats stronger; No. . mixed.
29H. Rye nominal; No. 2. &C. Pork
light demsnd easy. 1878. Lard quiet,
but steady, + so. Bulk meats steady,
8 25. Bacon fair demand, steady, : 90.
Whiskey stendy; sales 53s barrels. LEA
Butter active. Sugar strong. Eggs weak,
l0c. Cheese strong.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-06-30

ANOTHER lot OF beautiful chamber
suits just received by The E. II. Stew
art Furniture Company.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-06-30
the DEVIL and HIS CHURCH
ct. Matthew 10 Chapter, "a.
to 80 and SO to 43 Verses.

Discourse on the Power OF Satan, and
Though Not Omnipresent He has tho
Power of Inoonoeivably Rapid Loco
motion, so That Christ Says He Moves
With the Velocity of Lightning
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-02-28

provisions from Kansas City. st. Louis and
Indianapolis east are protecting their ship
pers in rates. Had the Patterson bill be-
come law the strong lines would have
had the rate cutters at their mercy. The
strong lines care little for the pooling
clause. The one important section to them
was that which removed personal penalties
and substituted large money penalties
against the road which did the rate cut
ting.
The question as to what extent the mile
age books OF road should be permitted to
cover is becoming a serious one, and one
which conservative railroad men fear will
lead to much trouble. Under the new order
the mileage book OF the Wabash lines is to
be honored for. passage on trains, seats in
parlor cars, luncheon in buffet or cafe cars,
for excess baggage, to pay bills at any
hotel, or to visit the theaters etc, located
on the Wabash lines, and in some cases the
tickets are good at gents furnishing stores
and clothing dealers, which will greatly
increase the labor OF the auditors depart
ment and mix up matters generally, 1t Is
claimed. by some of the passenger men.
Poor roads are making their books good
over twenty-five to thirty diIlerent roads,
in fact, any road they can make a deal
with. and in this way initiating in an un-
healthy manner the companyS treasury.
Another road is to issue five-hundred-
mile book, another a two-thousand-mile
book, and still another five thousand-mile
book, land. without question: said the
such systems as the PENNSYLVANIA and the
Big Four will be obliged to begin to sell
tickets at cents per mile for self-protec-
tion''