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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-24
THE BENN1NG ASSOCIATION.
Business Transacted Mt the Last Meet
ing.

Business Transacted mt the Last Meet
ing.
The president Of the Benning Citizens
Association called the meeting to order at
$50 o'clock last evening, and roll call
showed three absentees-the secretary, vice
president and financial secretary.
In the absence Of the secretary Mr.. ]. W.
PIowu,tn was, on motion, elected secretary
pro tempore.
Mr.. N. Keyser of the lights and side
walks committee reported that all the
walks in BennIng had been repaired and
put in good condition, but that work on
the sidewalks along the road had not been
completed 1t was suggested that a vote
Of thanks be rendered Mr.. Watson, but
finally the matter was tabled until he fin
ishes his work in the neighborhood
The Benning road committee made Its
report, showing the Doads to be In good
condition for a nice shower of rain. In the
matter of the removal of bodies from
C;raceiand to Woodlawn cemetery the com
mittee read a letter from Commissioner
Ross stating that the work OF removal
would be stopped Saturday, July ~, p.t
Mr. Thomas E. Clark and others said the
work was progressing on Sunday, Monday
and Tuesday of this week, and, on MOTION
the road committee was instructed to re-
port the matter to the co ann Isl s,,r
again and urge that operations ne sus-
pended until cold weather.
A communication from Commissioner
Ross to the effect that Wednesday at II
o'clock am. there would be a hearing of
parties who want to drive cattle over the
Benning road in the day time, and request
ing that any members of the association
who care to be heard be present, was read
and after a long discussion it was, on mo-
ton of Dr. Brayshaw. ordered that the
matter be referred to the road committee,
with instructions to ask the Commissioners
to refer all parties having complaint to
make about the order prohibiting the driv-
ing Of live stock over the Benntng road
during the day time to the Benning Citi-
zens' Association to the end that mutual
understanding and agreement might be
reached. The police regulations were read
by Officer Boland, and, after some further
discussion the meeting adjourned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-24
COMPOSITE GuNBOATs.
Proposals Invited for the COnstruc.
ton Of Six. Of Them.

Proposals Invited for the COnstruc-
ton OF Six. OF Them.
The Navy Department has invited pro-
posals for the construction Of six composite
gunboats. These boats will be Of about
1000 tons displacement and will be built Of
wood below the water line, SO that they
may be fitted for protracted cruising with
out docking. They are required to show
twelve knots speed with a small forced
draft, and, while there are no premiums
for increased speed, penalty of $4,000 a
knot will be imposed for any deficiency
down to elevea knots, below which speed
the boats may be rejected by the govern
ment or accepted only at a reduced price,
to be agreed upon by the Secretary of the
Navy and the contractors. The vessels
must be completed within fifteen months
from the date of contract, and no more
than two boats can be built by the same
firm. OF the six, four are to be single
screw, full sail-powered ships, and two are
to be twin-screw boats without sail power.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-24
ROAD TO GETTYSBURG.
Proposed Trolley Line of Great Magni-
tude.

Proposed Trolley Line of Great Magnf-
tude.
An electric railroad from Washington to
the battle field at Gettysburg Is the latest
proposition in the transportation line. Ru-
mcrs concerning this scheme have been
af1oat around Washington for some time,
but without definite verlhcation. Now 1t
is announced positively that company
has been formed to construct such line,
and operations are expected to begin very
soon. 1t is probable that the corporation
will be headed by Gov. FRANK Brown of
Maryland. who is also president Of the
Baltimore Traction Company. He has been
invited t. become president Gof the new
company, but has not yet definitely accept
ed. The plan is to run a trolley road
straight across country. following as far as
possible the existing roads, from here to
the battle zelda distance of about seventy
five miles. 1t will pass through Cooksville,
Sykesviiie. Westminster and Union Bridge.
1t will be Joined at CooksNille by a feeding
line running to Ellioott CITY, and thence to
Baltimore. a distance of twenty-five miles.
At Westminster another cline uviil tap the
main stem of the road, Running eastward
to Reisterstown, ard thence by a recently
constructed line making connections With
Baltimore, total distance of twenty-eight
miles. Eldersburg, in Carroll county, viii
also be connected with theihew system by
a line running on the Liberty turnpike to
Gwynn Oak Park, and there Joining the
Baltimore Traction Companys lines, and so
making Baltimore terminusl The country
is a rich farming district for the entire dis
lance, and 1t is thought that aside from
the traffic obtained from the sightseeing
visitors to the battle ground, there will be
a revenue of considerable size from the
transportation of freight through this dis
trict and 1t is expected by the projectors
that the lines and their connections will
cause the diversion of a great amount Of
garden products into the markets Of Wash
ington and Baltimore that otherwise would
find only local markets
The enterprise finds its life from q
charter granted by the last legislature Of
Maryland to the Maryland immigration and
Trust Company. which grants the right to
this corporation to construct, equip and
operate steam, electric and other railroads
In the state" The right is given to 1t to
lay tracks and use such highways. roads
and streets as may be granted to it upon
suitable terms by the county commission
ers of any county or by the municipal au-
tborities Of any town or city in the state,
and it is expressly provided that the COM
pany shall have all such rights in the con-
demnation Of land as are granted by the
general laws Of the state to railroad cor
porations
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-24
MIR. CURTIS MISSION.
IT Was Satisfactorily COmp1eted-HOw
He Views English Politics.


He Views English Politics.
Assistant Secretary Curtis, who went to
London to deliver the government bonds to
the Morgan-Belmont syndicate, in speaking
of his mission. said
1.-THE business in London was success
fully completed, and I am glad to return to
my own country. I found the feeling re-
garding investments in United States
stocks, bonds and other securities, both
public and private, better than 1 expected.
There is a very large amount of money in
England awaiting investment, and l am
satisfied that If the holders were assured
that the value Of what they bought would
not be reduced by legislation regarding our
currency, large amounts would flow to this
side of the water, and an era of great pros
perity would follow In this country.
1.-The political excitement attendant upon
a change of government was most marked,
and the dissolution of parliament and the
campaign for the new elections were very
interesting to an outsider. A point, how
ever, which struck me very forc1bly was
that the change of government made no
change in the daily business of the de-
partments. and though l was in the treas
ury the day after the announcement of
the new ministry taking office, there was
no attendant line of office seekers, and the
heads of bureaus and divisions had no anx-
iety as to any prospective ydecapttatt ton. In
fact, I was told by member Of the new
government that the total patronage, in
Guiding, of course the highest officers, only
amounted to about sixty 5places, and one
Of the hardest problems, the conservative
leader had to deal with was a fair division
OF these few places among those considered
entitled thereto"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-24
Arrest of Prof. Click.

Information has reached here of the ar
rest in New York Monday of Prof. Ulysses
s. q. Click IN a charge Of fraud. 1t is
charged that he robbed George w. Will
Jams of Oregon of $3.50. Prof. Click is well
known to TIE police in this city, having
been arrested here about four years ago on
a charge of fraud. At that time the man
claimed that he was related to Gen. Grant
and the Drexels in Philadelphia. The case
was not prosecuted here and 1t is said
that a number of rrcmir ent and influential
men interested themselves in his behalf.
Inspector Holiinberger learned Of the ar
rest yesterday through the New York
papers, and he is now looking up Clicks
record for the New York police.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-24
AT A C[,A NCE,

All the many thousands Of testimonials, published
and private, which have been showercd upon DR..
Walker by enthusiastic patients but repeat the
story Of DIR. Walkers unparalleled success in
curing all nervous and chronic diseases-of restoring
to perfect health and happiness the victims q
catarrh. asthma, consumption, dyspepsia. screfula
paralysis, epilepsy. nervous Prostitution. rhedma.
tsm malaria, neuralgia, hemorrhoids, diseases Of
women, heart disease, kidney and liver troubles,
and many other ailments that battle the average
physician. They tell young and mlddle-aged men
who are suffering from the effects Of their own
youthful folles and excuses that they may he
stored to the full vigOr and strength Of perfect
manhood.
DR.: Walker may he consulted free of Charge per.
sonflly or by letter. His wel-known sapitarium,
1411 Pennsylvania avenue. adjoining Wizards Ho-
tel is open daily for consultation and treatment.
Office hours 10 am. TO Pm; Wednesday and
Saturday evenings. to s; Sundays, 10 to u.
Charges for treatment very low.
All interviews and correspondence sacredly con-
fdentfal. No case made public without consent
Of patients.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-24
Marriage Licences.

Marriage licenses have been issued to
the following: George w. Contee and Lee
anna johnson: Archie Henry Willis and
Florence Janette Penicks; William B. Green
of King George county, Va, and Mamie
NJ Walker of Washington; George W. Par
ker and Daisy Rollins; Lewis B. Bishop Of
Richmond. Va, and Lillian B. Buford Of
Petersburg, Va: George Washington Long
and Jane Brogden, both Of Anne Arundel
county, Nd; Alexander Dodd of Balti-
more. Md. and Mary a. Wayson Of Wash
irgton; William Harrison Robinson Of
Williamsport, Nd, and Julia s. Biggs OF
Jessups, Md
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-24
PARTLY CLOUDY TODAY,

But Fair and Warmer Weather IL
Promised for Tomorrow.
Forecast till pm. Thursday:
For tie District of Columbia and Mary
land partly cloudy today. fair tonight,
probably fair and warmer Thursday; vari-
able winds, becoming southwesterly.
For Virginia, fair, preceded by showers
In extreme southeast portion today; warmer
Thursday; variable winds, becoming south
westerly.
Showery conditions have continued in the
central Mississippi valley, extended into the
Ohio valley and will probably reach the
lake region tomorrow.
Rain fell last night over small area in
the vicinity of Washington, while other
wise the weather has remained fair
throughout the coast districts.
The temperature has fallen in southern
New England and the middle states, and
as far south as North Carolina. In other
districts the temperature has remained
nearly stationary. A slight depression ex-
lists in the central Mississippi valley. from
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-24
DRIVING CATTLE.
The Use Of the Bcnning Road In the
Daytime.

The Use OF the bCnn1nG ROAD In the
Daytime.
Mr.. c. P. Merkel, representing a number
Of Georgetown butchers. ard Mr.. J. NJ
Wood, chairman of the road committee of
the Benning Citizens Association. appear
ed before the Commissioners This morning
to argue for and against the proposition to
allow the cattlemen to drive herds Of beef
ard sheep over the Benning road during the
daytime. The association at its meeting
last night authorized Mr.. Wood to protest
against the abrogation of an order recently
issued by the Commissioners prohibiting
the use of this road in the daylight hours.
and Mr.. Merkel appeared to urge that this
privilege be given to the Georgetown peo-
pie who are put to great Inconvenience, he
said by having to drive their cattle all the
way over the Benning road In the night
The darkness he said. is the worst enemy
of the drovers, as the animals are very
prone to stampede at the slightest cause In
the night. They often run wild at the flut-
tering of a piece of paper, and do great
deal of damage to the nefghboring proper
ty while injuring themselves and losing
value as beef cattle.
Mr. Wood said that the danger to the
women and children who use the road, and
to the residents along that thoroughfare.
was very great, and he claimed that Mr.
Merkel represented only small fraction OF
the cattle interests, and that the numbers
of cattle and sheep driven over the road
are much greater than Mr.. Merkel tried to
have the Commissioners believe.
Commissioner Truesdell suggested that
the cattle be taken from Georgetown by
scows. and lowed around the arsenal point;
but this plan, said Mr.. Merkel. would be too
expensive, as it would cost fully s. head
to take the animals around that way. The
Commissioner then declared that the time
was coming when the Georgetown stock
yards would have to be moved out of their
present locations, perhaps to site across
the river, on the Virginia shore
The Commissioners, after hearing the
arguments on both sides, took the matter
under Amusement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-24
The Star Out OF Town.

THE EVENING STAR will'be sent
by mail to any address in the United
States or Canada for such period as
may be desired at the rate of fifty
cents per month. III N
UBut all such orders must be ac-
companied by the money, or the
paper cannot DE sent, as mo ac-
counts are kept with mail snbscrip-
tons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-24
Stanley j. Newman.

Next Saturdays Star will contain the
first instaNment of 1.-The Cat and The
King" most interesting story by STAN
ley ]. weyman, author Of "a Gentleman
Of France" etc, one of the most popular
authors of the day. Thesstory will be in
three installments. published daily. begin
ming with Saturday.
detective story Of intense interest by
Howard Fielding. called Stamps Enclosed
for Reply" will be published in full in the
same issue
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-24
Sudden Death of James DWELL.

Mr.. James O'NeiIl. son of Elizabeth and
the late James O'Neill of East Washington.
who has during the pest fifteen years
made his homo at Chic ago. died suddenly
in that city Of cholera morbus the 22d in
slant. Mr.. ONein had a large circle of
friends In Washington. who will be panied
to hear Of his sudden Death. The remains
arrived in this city from Chicago early
this morning, and the funeral services will
be held at the residence of his mother, 6S
I street northeast, tomorrow morning at
$50 o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-24
Stanley j. Weymnn.

Next Saturdays Star will contain the
first installment of THE Cat and The
King" most interesting story by Stan
ley ]. Weyman, author of "a Gentleman
of France" etc, one of the most popular
authors of the day. The story will be In
three installments. published daily, Begin
ming with Saturday.
A detective story of intense interest ty
Howard Fielding. called Stamps Enclosed
for Reply" Will be published in full in the
same issue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-24
The Knox Ere.

Elizabeth NJ. Vandenburgh Is the latest
to join the array of plaintiffs who have
filed suits at law against the George W.
Knox EXP -ess'' to recover damages for
property destroyed by the Knox storage
warehouse fire July "a. 1891. In a declara-
ton today placed in the keeping of the
clerk Of the court she asks s5.055, with in
terest at the rate of per cent per annum
from July "a, 1894, in payment for guam
tity of household and personal effects wiped
away by the fiames.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-24

One Hundred and Fifty-Nfne Deaths
During the Past Week.


The death rate of the city continues to
run high. The deaths for the last week
as reported at the health department
amounted to 1885, as against LAG in the
week before. The increase is general both
as to disease and localities. The principal
causes Of the mortality were lung diseases
and maladies incident to childhood. Sew
enty-nne of the deaths were those of chill
dren under five years of age, forty-two Of
which were from diarrhoeal ailments. With
the exception of two fatal cases of whoop-
ing cough, there was an entire exemption
from dangerous contagious diseases in ia
tai form throughout the city. 1t Is to be
remarked that neither case nor death
from dphtheria was reported during the
week. In the absence of epidemic disease IS
the high death rate may very properly be
attributed 10 the long-continued high tenn
perature, the maximum of which was 95
degrees, and the mean for the whole pc
Rod Is degrees, with high relative hui
nudity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-24
FINANCIAL.

CORSON & MCCARTNEY.
MEMBERS OF THE NEW YORK STOCK
EXCHANGE.
1910 St., Glover building.
Correspondents of Messrs Moore & Schey, 80
Broadway,
Bankers and Dealers in Government Bonds.
Deposits. Exchange Loans.
Railroad stocks and bonds and all securities
listed on the exchanges OF New York Philadelphia,
Boston and Baltimore bought and sold.
A speciality made Of Investment securities. Dis
trlct boEds and all local Railroad, Cas- Insurance
and Telephone Stock dealt in
American Bell Telephone Stock bought and sold
dSl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-24
Big Demand for One-Cent Pieces.

1t Is stated at the Treasury Department
that the present demand for ore-cent pieces
is unprecedented, and to meet 1t consid-
cradle shipments have been made from the
subtreasuries where there is an over-sup-
ply. The very general use of penny slot
machines throughout the country Is be-
lieved to be the cause Of the scarcity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-24
For IN Accounting.

The Middle States Loan, Building and
Construction Company of Hagerstown,
Md. today flied a bill in equity against
Edward T. Benton. jr., and Robinson White
for an accounting under certain bond and
mortgage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-24
Permit for "A Race Course Denied.

The Secretary of the Interior has denied
a request of the Cheyenne County Agricul-
tural Association for permission to place a
temporary race course on the post reserve
Of the abandoned military reservation at
Fort Sidney, Nebraska.
The Secretary says it is the policy OF the
department not to grant the use of aban-
doned military reservations except by cour-
tesy and temporarily fer benevolent or edu-
cational purposes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-24

The Union Savings Bank,
1922 r Street N. w.,
Pays four per cent interest
ON savings accounts. Open
until 8 10. nm. ON Govern.
ment pay days and Satur-
day evenings between q and
D. fe2o-2od
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-24
japan Ask. More Indemnity.

Japan demands f7,5OO0OO sterling addi-
tional indemnify as compensation for the
retrocession to China of the Lao Tung
peninsula.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-24
The National Safe Deposit,
Savings and Trust
Company
OF the District of Columbi,

CORNER 18TH ST AND NEW YORK AVE
Chartered by special act of Congress
Jan,, 1867, and acts OF Oct, 1870 and Feb, 1S9A
CAPITAL: ONE MILLION DOLLARS.
SAFE DEPOSIT DEPARTMENT.
Rents safes inside burglar proof vaults at -
per annum upward.
Securities, jewelry. silverware and valuable1
of ali kinds in owners package, trunk OF case
taken on deposit at moderate cost.
SAVINGS BANK DEPARTMENT.
Deposits received from Ten CENTS upward.
and interest allowed on IS and above.
Loans money real estate and collateral
security. Sells frst-class real estate and other
securities in sums of $500 and upward.
TRUST DEPARTMENT.
This company is a legal depository for court
and trust funds and acts administrator, ex.
etuter receiver. assignee, and executes trusts
Of all kinds. Wills prepared by competent
attorney In daily attendance.
BENJAMIN p. SNYDER, President.
THOMAS HYDE First Vice President
JAMES NJ JOHNSTON. Second Vice Pres.
THOMAS II. JONES, Third Vice Pres.
r. FRANCIS RIGGS. Treasurer.
ALBERT L. STURTEvANT. Secretary apio
LIFE, ToNTINc ENDOWMENT AND PA!D-UP
INSURANCE POLICIES PURCHASED AZ
FAIR DISCOUNT. Money loaned on same.
ap4-tf EDWARD n. BURNS 1907 + st. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-24
McEnery's Patent Void.

The popularity of this whole transaction,
according to the view of the general land
Office officials, lies in the fact that the title
to the school lands is in the United States,
and has never passed out of the United
States, except where sale has been made
strictly in accordance with the act of 1S43,
SO that the patent to McEnery, under the
mandamus, is absolutely void, and his
grantees who hold any of these 10000
acres hold only a shadow of title, with no
statute of limitations in their favor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-24

American Security
Ard Trust Co., 1495 G st.
1t G. J. BELL. President.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-24
FINANCIAL.

American Security
And Trust Co., l405 G st.
Capital paid in). 81 go 900
surplus ....-.............- SSNU.UUO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-24
So Cooling and Refreshing

Claret. We don't han Tharp,
5 bots, SHeecan1H,nn.ts. 'H''fi Sa2 F ST.
might ruin our reputation 1y23-7d
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1895-04-12
sunshine i HeaIthrnl.


A sunbeam is a small thing.
yet il has a power to fade TIE
carpets and curtains. to rot the
blinds, and Tor this reason some
folk carefully exclude the sun.
shine. What is the result ? The
family is always ailing, the young
girls have a waxen white skin
and weary pinched expression
of countenance. Their appetites
fail; they fail into such a bad
state of health that the doctor is
called in. Inolden days he would
have shaken his head, perhaps,
and friends would have whisper
ed that dreaded word decline.
Nowadays. he notes the pale
gums and waxen skin and says,
"an9mia,. prescribes iron and
milk. fresh air and exercise, and
often a change. If he knows
nothing about the darkened
rooms, he will be puzzled as to
why no permanent improvement
manifests itself, and, possibly
the patient will seek other ad-
vice
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1895-04-12
The kingdom of Homo.

Let home stand first. No mat
ter how high Your ambition, no
matter how far your talents or
your influences may reach, be-
fore everything else build up a
true home. Be not its slave be
its minister. Letitnot be enough
that 1t is swept and garnished,
that its silveris brilliant. that its
food is delicious, but feed the
love in it. Then from its walls
shall come forth the true woman
and the true man.
What honor can be greater
than TO found such a home !?
What dignity higher than to
reign its honored mistress !?
What is the ability to speak from
a public platform or the wisdom
that can command seat on the
judges bench. compared to that
which can insure and preside
over a true home ? To be the
guiding star, the ruling spirit in
such a home, is higher than to
rule an empire.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1895-04-12
NEEFE 2iiFER YifiS
Shorthand.

Ministers wishing to dictate
their sermons and have them
typewriter for delivery, or
lawyers needing the services OF
a stenographer during the even,
ing, are invited to employ the
undersigned. Would give lessons
to small class. Porters Stem
Vowel Shorthand-the best on
earth. Address W. c. MANvILLE,
Box 572, Clarksburg. W. Va,
Stenographer for the Plnnickin-
nick Coal Co. 6 3m