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Evening star., 1895-04-27
A WATER METER PROBLEM.
The Commissioners In Doubt as tG
Who Shall Pay the Cost.

Who Shall Pay the Cost.
Some time ago the District Commission
ers decided" TO enforce the law regarding
water meters. and made an order that all
large consumers should put in meters.
Then the question arose as to who should
bear the expense of the meter. The law
on the subject says that the consumer
shall erect and maintain the meter at his
own expense. But this does not suit the
Commissioners. who think it desirable that
the District should pay for the meter out
right and own it. the same as the gas COM
panies do their meters. In this way the
District can put in the meter which it con-
siders best and exercise a general owner
skip over it at all times. This would pre-
vent fraud on the part Of the consumers,
by reason: of defective meters, and make
the District solely responsible for them.
But the question arises whether the au-
thcrities have the right to expend public
money in this way. The Commissioners are
by no means certain Of this. and before final
action is taken will get an opinion from
the accounting officer of the treasury
and the attorney for the District
In the event the opinions of the account
ing officer and the attorney are unfavor-
able, the entire cost of the meters will
have to be borne by the consumers.
Evening star., 1895-04-27
FOR A "GREATER PITTsBURG."
Three Bills Passed by the Pennsylva-
mia Legislature.

HARRISBURG, Pa, April 27.-The
greater Pittsburg' bills will go to the
governor next week. There are three bills.
The first relates to the consolidation of
Pittsburg with bcroughs and townships and
parts of townships. If majority of the
entire district votes in favor of consolida-
ton it will be made
The second bill relates to the consolida-
ton OF Pittsburg and Allegheny. A major
ity of each city must vote in favor of con-
soIidation, or it cannot be effected.
The third bill refers to the determination
of the debt of the districts to be consoli-
Dated and how it shall be paid.
The vote for or against consolidation will
take place at the presidential election in
1896. and if the vote is in favor of CONSOLE
dation the districts will be united into the
greater Pittsburg" in March, 1898. The
combined population of the territory to be
consolidated is 45OOOO. 1t Is estimated that
this will be increased to GOO,OOO before the
taking of the next census.
Evening star., 1895-04-27
FINANCE AND TRADE
Professional Operations Responsible
for Fall in Prices.
OUTLOOK AMONG THE NALERS
Effect Of the Encouraging Trade
Outlook.
GENERAL MARKET REPORTS
special Dispatch to The Evening Star.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
NEW YORK, April 2L-Concessions vary
ing from 1-S to 3-S per cent were reflected
in initial figures this morning in sympathy
with similar reductions In the London mar
ket. Professional operations were respon-
sible for the declines. general speculative
conditions continuing to favor the advance.
There were no new developments in the
coal situation, all attempts at a settle
ment being postponed until Monday, when
what is likely to prove the final effort will
be made in the interest OF harmony.
Should no plan be devised at the next
session of the committee independent ac-
tion on the part of the several roads in
terested will likely follow and a demoraliz-
ing scramble for tonnage ensue. Reduced
rates for the mined product will immedi-
ately prevail and serious inroads be made
into earnings. These facts are fully appre-
ciated by those in charge of the negotia-
tions. and strong effort will be made to
prevent any depreciation of speculative
holdings. .aa-
The general market would probably re-
controversy to a greater extent than 1t
would the defeat of the proposed relief
measures. The result of todays trading
group. except Jersey Central. which ended
IA per cent down. -
The railroad list was dull and steady
around nFSt prices, the grangerS yielding
slightly on fair volume of business.
The industrial group attracted the bulk Of
the days trading, and made substantial
additions to opening figures. Sugar sold
down on early realizing sales, but liberal
buying orders slightly under the market
prevented any serious decline, and forced
the price up to 100 5-S, the highest point
yet reached.
The continued encouraging trade prospect
is likely to result in further continuation
Of the upward movement. Those in charge
OF the movement report the appearance Of
new buying interest which will add fresh
impetus to the advance.
Distillers was strong on good buying
based on prospects of an advance to fol-
low the payment of the final assessment
next week. Inside buying of American To-
bacco resulted in a sharp advance in the
price of that stock to 1876 1-2, gain Of 2
per cent for the day. = ~.
Nationaf Lead common was irf good de-
mand. gaining J., 373 per cent on buying
said to come from those who afe best ac-
quainted with the merits of the stock.
The bank statement reflects the further
accumulation of money, by the local banks
as the appended summary indicates :: Re-
serve, Increased s5.6O5. 100; loans. decreased
$21G 500: specie, increased 81, ,566 100; legals.
Increased $5,6l3. 400; deposits, increased
Sc, 200. and circulation. $1,000.
Evening star., 1895-04-27
sh.d Bake at sIar.ha1l Hall.

This time of the year. Is Just the season
for that most delightful delicacy, planked
shad. Tomorrow a planked shad excursion
win be given to Marshall Hall. the prettiest
spot on the river. and on every Sunday and
week day following during the remaining
days of April and the whole month Of May.
Col. McKibbon has made arrangements to
any of the river excursions Of the season.
and ladies are especially invited. The boat
leaves at II am. and 2:30 pm. leaving
Marshall Hall at 1:30 and $50 pm.
Evening star., 1895-04-27
THE HARTFORD DEAD.
Dais's Promisin. $4,000. Colt Sue
:casMbS to Illness.

casMbS to Illness.
Father Bio Days promising two-year-
old. The Hartford. died at the ST. Asaph
track this morning. The youngster has
been ailing from "a severe cold for some
time. and to 1he surprise of about all the
other horse1nen. at the track Daily started
him about teR days ago in one of the two
year-old stakes against Floretta and APP
pleaate. .t' ri -
He finishetfthipd. beaten away Off in a
, heart-breaking race. Fioretta winning as
she pleased. That race is believed to have
been largely lSsponsible for the youngsters S
dc ath. 80
The Hartford WAS a chestnut selding by
HinlJar, aud .eaa the great showing made Ey
him at the st: Asaph track DAILY was Of
tered $12,009 for. him by an agent Of
Messfs. J. Rdand F.. p. Keene.
Evening star., 1895-04-27
Against Extending the Track.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
ROCKVILLE. Nd, April %. = c:2eting
of the Agricultural Society W. . . today
and after a spirited debate resolu-
tion authorizing the board OF management
to contract a loan not exceeding $4,000 to
secure additional land for extending the
track, the same was defeated.
Evening star., 1895-04-27
st. Mark. vestry wnr.

The de facto vestry of st. Marks Church
and their friends feel much gratifed by the
receipt of the following dispatch from Rev.
Mr.. Graham. the rector Of the church, who
is at Atlantic City on a vacation:
Remove notice from church door, and
inform Mr.. Torbert of my direction.
Evening star., 1895-04-27
APARTMENT HOTEL BURNING.
Extensive Damage to n Boston Buill-
ing.

BOSTON, Mass, April 27.-Early this
morning fire broke out in the six-story
brick apartment hotel on Bay street road.
The flames originated on the second floor
and burned to the fifth story. seriously
damaging the handsome interior panneling
and the decorations. The loss is estimated
at $4,000. The building was unoccupied,
having just been completed at an expense
Of more than 100000. 1t is owned by AL
bert Geiger.
Evening star., 1895-04-27
The Sick Consressmen.

The improvement in the condition of Gen.
Cogswell of Massachusetts, continues, while
that Of Mr.. Hit of Illinois remains about
the same.
Evening star., 1895-04-27

] so,emnly swear that the above statement rep
resents only the number of copies OF THE EVEN
ING STAR circul lied during the six secular days end
ing Friday, April es, lsss--thas is the num-
ber Of copies ssasuaby sold. delivered furnished
orma'led, for faluasfe consideration, to bona hds
purchasers or subscribers, and that none OF the
copies so counted were returned to or remain in
the office unsOl4 a a
Il. j WHIT. HEBRON,
cashier Evening Star Newspaper Co
Subscribed and sworn to before me snis
twenty-seventh day of April. A. D. 1856
GEO. H. MICHAELSEN,
Notary Public. D. c.
Evening star., 1895-04-27
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

est and the lowest and the closing prices
OF the New York stock market today. as re-
ported by Corson 4 Mccartney. members
New York stock exchange. Correspondents
Evening star., 1895-04-27
Can't. woodrufY,s Detail.

Capt Thos. NJ. Woodruff. fifth infantry,
has been ordered to attend the encampment
of the Florida militia at Tallahassee, from
May to II.
Evening star., 1895-04-27
The Garbage Contract.

The Commissioners and the garbage con-
tractors have come to no conclusion re-
garding the termination of the present con-
tract for removing garbage. The contract
does not expire until 1897, but the contract
ors are willing to cancel. There is a wide
difference between the Commissioners ard
the contractors as to the time when the
contract shall be Cancelled. On one hand
the contractors want to terminate July l,
while the Commissioners want them to
continue until September. 1t may be, as a
compromise. the Commissioners will sbro-
gate the contract July and allow the con-
tractors to continue under the new specifi-
cations at an advanced compensation until
September
Evening star., 1895-04-27
DISTRICT GOVERNMENT.
Licenses Granted,

The excise board today granted retail
liquor licenses to Thomas ]. DAILY, 227
Pennsylvania avenue northwest (transfer).
and John H. Stewart. 621 18th street north
west (originaD.
Evening star., 1895-04-27

r. .Oeean Steamships Arrived.
NEW YORK, April 27.-Arrived- Steamer
New York, Southampton.
Arrived-Steamer Adriatic, Liverpool.
Arrived-Steamer Campania, Liverpool.
Evening star., 1895-04-27
A KNOWN QUANTITY.

It Is the practice Of The Star to
print on Saturday sworn statement
of its circulation day by day for the
preceding week. 1t would seem SELF
evident that the advertiser Is entitled
to this protection. Below will be
found the statement for the week just
past.
The average circulation exhibited
is believed to be much more than the
combined circulation Of the other
Washington dailies, and fully five
times that Of its afternoon contem-
porary.
Evening star., 1895-04-27
Grain and Cotton Markets.

Cotton and grain markets, reported by W B.
Hibbs. stock, grain and cotton broker, 1i2l F st.
Evening star., 1895-04-27

line 90 feet wide in the expectation that a
curb will mark the boundary. leaving the
roadway and one sidewalk and parking on
the District side, s-.-,-..-
Evening star., 1895-04-27

Alabama avenue, as named on the gen.
wide. This Is intended as grand drive
way from the upper part Of the National
Park. passing north of the Soldiers Home,
to the upper part Of proposed park along
the Eastern branch. Illinois avenue will
connect the middle part of the park with
the Soldiers Home.
TT would seem that the portion Of Col
orado avenue which begins at 10th street,
where q rectangular reservation is shown.
end ends at circle on 18th street, should
have been continued in a direct line to
Takoma. and parallel avenue run from
stead Of breaking Colorado avenue on 18th
street, as in the plans. The former ar
rangement would have divided the terri
tory better and made more symmetrical
map. But the direct continuation of the
western part Of Colorado avenue would run
along side slope, cross Alabama avenue
at a low point and penetrate subdivision
accepted under the Subdivision law Of 1888.
thorized to be made in such subdivisions.
The eastern part Of Colorado avenue. as
planned. Is on the plateau, and generally
follows the Piney Branch road; this road
has a splendid grade and Is much travel
ed. The two parts Of the avenue are con-
nected by 18th street. which has. by the
plans. the same width as in Washington,
10 feet. Besides the loss of existing high
way space. the abandonment Of the Piney
Branch road, east of Brightwood road, is
further undesirable for the reason that a
cOnSloeraDie part OF BAR ROAD, the only
other existing highway leading from the
south toward Takoma, Is dropped out, and
that the highway act prohibits any expense
for repair or other improvement to. or any
public responsibility for, abandoned high
ways after the street extension map is re-
corded.
"a third plan studied for this situation
was to lay out the avenue from the circle
on 18th street to the one on Alabama
avenue, but this line would run through
the Brightwood school house and meet with
other objections. In all cases. whether Of
street or avenue, like this one here ex-
planned, where any question has appeared,
there has been q weighing of advantages
and disadvantages and a choice taken ac-
cording to the balance shown.
"a street 10 laid out along the District
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-03-07
THE HOTEL REGISTER.
Anecdotes and Personals of Those Who
Are stopping in the City.

Anecdotes and Personals of Those Who
Are stopping in the City.
BRUYswIcK-W. z. Crossley, Steu5en-
vile.
Part of Two Sisters" Co. are registered
at the st. Charles.
McLURE-J. r. Baldwin, Cadiz, Ohio;
Chas. Miller, St ClsirsviIle, y.
ST. CHARLEs-G. w. Byrne, Cameron;
Mrs James Williams. Bridgeport.
c. w. Currier, for Robert Gaylor Co.,
is in the city and is registered at the Wind
sor
f. A. Sutton and wife, of Sistersville,
are in the city and are guests Of the
Stamm.
J. H. Smith and wife, of Pittsburg, are
10 the city and are registered at the St
Charles
VANKEuRES-Geo. w. Leets. Steuben-
vile; VIM. J. Ong, Wellsburg; L. Archer,
Cumberland, Nd.
STAMM-D. f. Counoly, Sistersville:
Miss L. K. Robinson, Warrington; +. D..
Wermuth, SistersviIle.
BEHLeR - w. c. Snodgrass, Burton;
Ed. Brast, Glen Sno1grass New Martins
vile; K. w Brown, Washington, Pa; j..
I. Long, Huntington:
WINDsoR-Mrs. Evans, c. D. Baldwin,
Sistersville; Chss. Bromley, Washington,
Pa; II l.. ScrafiOrd. MorgantOwn; W j.
Wilkinson, Grafton; r. NJ. klser, Man
iDgton; II. W. Nelson. Steubenviile
Chas. Berrows, Manington;
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-03-07
COURT PROCEEDINGS.
TIE DOCKET CALLED YESTERDAY IN The
CRIMINAL COURT.
A Number Of Persons Plead Gully and Were
Fined and Sentsncsi-Judga Camp
bells Court and the Police
Court,

Yesterday was n busy day in the
Ohio County Criminal Court, and there
was a large crowd of spectators. 1t
was the first day of the March term,
and ii was expected that when the
docket was called, many persons who
were indicted by the Grand Jury would
enter pleas of guilty and receive their
sentences. In this the spectators were
not disappointed.
The docket was called by the Clerk
at ten o'clock. r. n G.. Thomas. col
ored, indicted for burglary, plead gull
". Oliver DOdson and Charles Wood
ward, indicted for misdemeanors, also
plead guilty. Sentence was deferred
until Saturday morning. Cases of
Vincent Rafferty, and John McGrane
were passed until Saturday. Ben
Frazier and Joseph Miller plead not
guilty TO indictments for misdemeanOr,
and cases We're set Tor the 1lth.
The following named persons ap-
peared and entered pleas of guilty to
charges OF gambling: George Nc
Laushlin, John ManiX, II. McNamee,
Fred berwick, George Watson, James
Parker. John Frew, IT., Robert Null
doom, Dad Williams, Joseph Barum
and Joseph Archibald. The Judge inn
posed a fine of SO and costs upon each.
Harvey Roy. a colOred crap shooter,
paid $40 and costs, and George Bennett
was assessed s. and costs Tor conduct
ing a "chuck-lUck" outfit. Then came
the policy PLAYERS. John GOldenburg
was fined $40 and costs. and sentenced
to one day in Jail VIM. Gundling got
s. and costs and a days boarding in
the county bastiie. George Livingston
got the same dose on this charge. and
$50 and costs for selling on Sunday.
The following defendants plead gull
ty to illegal liquor selling, and were
fined $50 and costs each: VIM. Knoke,
Joseph Michel and Sherry & Lyons.
Charles Oberman was fined $40 and
costs.
The prOprietresses of houses of i'll
fame came next Pleas of guilty were
entered i'm eight cases, and fines Of S2j
and costs imposed IN each, as follows.
Maud Clark. Ida Blake, Cynthia Miller,
Maggie Miller, Doris KelsOn, Clara
Moss and Jessie Dorsey.
LOiterers i'm the houses were fined s.
and costs each. Pleas of guilty were
entered by Annie Williams, Alice Gray,
Irene Livingston. KITTY kilgOre, Cora
Smith. Esther Lake, Maud Perry,
Grace Early, Maud Williams and Bes-
sic Dulaney.
a number of other cases were passed
until Saturday, and about noon Court
was adjourned until that day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-03-07

line street, is visiting her mother, Mrs.
Charles Driehorst, of Washington, Pa.
Miss May Thurber, the efficient
night operator at the Central tele-
phone Office, is indisposed.
Frank Soldiers, of Cadiz, o., is visit
ing friends on the South Side
NJ. Downer, B. l.. Buch and II. E.
Bachman, of this city, were all enter
tanned yesterday at the Allison Hotel,
Washington, Pa.
Marcus Baer, B. /. Beary, Wheeling
citizens, We're guests yesterday at the
Main Hotel. Washington, Pa.
c. II. Duncan and Fred Rigby, we'll
known Wheelingites, registered yes
terday at the Aud House, Washing
ton, Pa.
Mrs. Mary l.. Reed, wife of the late
DR. J. B. Reed, of Wheeling, who with
her daughters have been visiting her
mother-in-law, Mrs. John Reed, has
left to visit relatives in California,
where she will remain some time, the
daughters remaining with their
grandma,-Washington Reporter.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-03-07
AlIUSEiTENTS.
"ON TEE 60.

The attraction at the Grand Opera
House next Monday, Tuesday, Wednes-
day matinee and night will be the new
farce comedy entitled ION The Co." by
Frank Dumont, also author OF other
successful comedies. In putting this
comedy together, the author has utii-
lied all the latest happenings and ideas,
which are original aGd catchy. The
comedy on the whole is full OF surprises
and as the title OF the play suggests,
"On The Co." is constantly on the SO
from start 10 finish. 1t also gives Mr..
Chas. Loder, the unique German dialect
comedian, new field for his talent, as
it is so different from all OF the past
characters which be has assumed. The
scenic effects and the special stage set
tings OF this piece are very handsome.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-03-07
ACCIDENT TO. MOTOR.

About noon yesterday as car No. %,
J. c. Wilson, motorman, on the cleo
trio line, was coming down between
Aetnayille and Koehline's, collision
occurred with heavy wagon loaded
with cinders, belonging to Charles
Porter. The front end OF the motor
was considerably damaged and the
wagon badly smashed up. No person,
fortunately, was injured. The acct
dent was considered unavoidable I'M
der the circnnSt STANCES
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-03-07
CIRCUIT COURT.

In Part One Of the Circuit Court
Yesterday. judge Campbell entered an
order in the case Of J. ID. Elson, as
signee. VS.. Wood Bros. Planning Mill
Company. showing the motion to set
aside the Judgment heretofore entered
at this term in this case, and grant a
new trial which motion was argued
and taken under Amusement by the
Court
In the chancery case of Pipes & Reed
VS.. Lors II. Snoor ct al, w. J. w. Cow
den was directed to sell the property
OF the defendant in the bill mentioned.
Judge Campbelrs side adjourned for
the term.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-03-07
POLICE COURT.

There were four eases in Police Court
Yesterday morning The two Scott
women who were picked up while lOi-
tering about the b. q o. cars answered
10 charges of vagrancy. They prom
ised His Honor to leave town, and de
parted for Steubenville. VIM. Gore
and Ann Gore, old-timers, arrested for
drunkenness. also promised to leave
town. The Quartette will probably
keep their promises.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-03-07
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.

The Wheeling Butchers Association
elected the following officers, to serve
for one year from date: President,
Chas. Hoffman,; Vice President, c.
Kalbitzer: Treasurer, 3. Gartner;
Finance Committee, c. Kalbitzer and
John Dunkle; Board of Directors, Chas.
Rohrig. Geo Zoeckler, Geo Weimer,
J. c. Medick, John Dunkle, VIM. P.
Never. O. IL MedIck.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-03-07
Accident TO the Patrol.

Yesterday morning when the alarm OF
fire was given. the patrol wagon as usual.
started 10 the fire. AS the wagon was 90
lug along Sixteenth street, Mayor Cald-
well. Lieut.. Ingram and Councilman CLAW
tor who were anxious to 60 to tho ire got
on. Joseph May was at the reins. aud as
the wagon passed along the corner OF Six
teenth and Market streets the wagon
swung around the corner and one of the
front wheels caught on the car rail, upset
ting the wagon and throwing the gentle
men all out. They all had narrow escape
OF being seriously hurt.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-03-07
s SMALL FIRE.

Yesterday morning about o'clock a
fire alarm was given from box 81, the
fire being at the residence OF Mrs.
Rebecca Niece. at No. 2113 Chapline
street. The entire department re-
sponded. The blaze was located in the
chimney and was put out before the
department arrived. No loss.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-03-07
SMALL TALG
Minor Matters OF Interest Briefly and
pithily Told

MINOR Matters or interest brleHy F''"
Pithily Told.
Officer McCausland arrested Mamie
Johnson and Nellie Yeymond on Mar
ket street at two o'clock this morning
They will answer to a charge OF being
on the street for improper purposes.
1t was reported yesterday that the
Maxwell residence. on South Chapllne
street was entered by burglars We'd
nesday night. Chief Bennett made an
investigation and discovered no evil
dence Of burglary.
A Wheeling drummer named VIM.
Mexican was taken from 3. o..
train Tuesday. his arrest having been
ordered from the Nail City by wire.
The man had a disagreement with his
employers. but matters were arranged
ana he was Observation-Disclosures OBJ
server.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-03-07

Saturday Theatrical Excursion to Pitts
burg over the Panhandle
Ma C 9th; $3.50 round trip from
Wheenng, good returning until March
1oth inclusive. J. G. Tomlinson or
Jobn Railie, Ticket Agents, Wheeling,
Iii t,rnisb details, mar4,6
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-03-07
OVERCOATS---BAER'S.

nVVDnOKTC will be thing of the past as far as
UYHOUVAlD this winter is concerned. We cannot al
ford to carry them over. We must sell without
reserve. Prices are cut down deep. Come and see
us, but come quickly. Our Spring SUIT are no"
being made and will soon be here. We need the
room, so help out. Get our bargains ana give Us
the shelve room. The benefit is yours OF course
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-03-07
cLoTHING---M. GUTMAN & co.
M OtOPnQGn
Conductors =
~
i IPGn7Gp,
BQcRmen !

And all men whose occupations expose them to
--s -ss-udas of the weather you are invited to call
,-t examine our ABSOLUTELY WATERPROOF
WOOL BLUE SUITS we now have on eNhIbl-
I'm md for which we are exclusive agents For Men
~ Brs IN all sizes, Single and Double Breasted
Sr nd Round Cut. We supply suitable Buttons
" -rs>a Goods are not WATERPROOF your
r-or.rw be returned to you.
While passing look in our East Window
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-03-07

STEAMER Chsron will make her reg
Mar trips between Bellaire and Ben
wood on and after March 9th, 1895, from
$50 to II p. IN.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-03-07

CArALoaUE AND rAAPALEr WORK
u MAvlns ne aSaI ssnPi'.s 'sslpEsAs "a
s-i.ti.g CsupARy are prepared 10 turh GU
-,1- Al this clAst Ia tAs nsst approve
$3.50 in the shortest uAe. Estissts1 n
sl3sI3S5,rNs 50 ialS Earkst street