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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02

yourself and follow the races. heard
your story"
''well, what if do,'.I replied 81 want
to know just the same why you can't be-
have yourself -
AN he's got a wife and children in
New York, too" put In one of the others.
You have? Yves. why can't you brace
up and make them homer
"Oh, being good is too1tame.s Say, have
cigarette, girl. You wont Try smoking
them on the Avenue again very soon, win
y0u?'
look It and held 1t, and he offered me
light. 80 -
NO, don't want to smoke" said.
Immediately an avalanche OF colored
men piled up and Threatened to descend
upon me.
Give me the cigarette, lady; aw. give
It TO the. Break il In two, won't your
"Say, keep Off her dress there, will your
said my Broadway vis-a-vis, threaten
ingiy. Then as / gave the cigarette to
some one and they sibsided 10 quarrel over
it, this shrewd New York tough leaned over
and said to me. with a lear on his face:
Say, I'm dead onto you. You're Nellie
Bly,
did not know l was not to be thrown
with the male prisoners at all, 30 said. in
astonishment:
'Who's Nellie Bly?''
HE WAS CUNNING.
He gave me a very cunning look and
winked cunningly. The matter apparently
amused him immensely. and he broke out
laughing. loud and long. No one noticed
him. They sang and shouted and kept upa
tremendous noise.
When we reached the farm the men got
out first, and the keen Sherlock Holmes. of
the crowd said: We'll, goodbye; soak
UNI good, Nellie;'' and for the first time
felt disguised with my mission. ssse 'u
i should never have gone into this pain
ful adventure fer the sake of such as he.
Yet even Thing deserves Justice, l re-
Elected. and com!orted myself. The coiorcd
woman was peeriDg cut tie STATS over the
drivers seat, talking 10 the driver, and /
sat down at tie end of the vile and dirty
van, which had lately been iamIned full
of iniquity, and tried to believe l was
still a respectable human being.
IN a minute or two the door was unlocked
again, after the van had Iurcbed up against
tine pavement. 1 got down and out, and
found myself before a large brick pile with
irou-barred windows. The basement win
dows were crowded with women. looking
ont to see who had come, and we surveyed.
each other for a moment. they through the
bars behind which / was soon to be i'm
INJURED.
They were to be my companions. and
was TO know them and help them wherever
l could. l trust that what l have to relate
tomorrow of my three days experience
will help them and whoever of uDfcrtu-
nate womauhocd W no comes after them
SIBYL WILBUR,
alias
FLORENCE BERGEN
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02
One Corporat,on Defeated

Tacoma, WASH, Jan. "A verdict in
favor OF the city of Tacoma in its suit
against the Tacoma Light and Water Com
pany, Of which c. B. Wright, Philadel-
phia millionaire, is president, was render
ed yesterday. The city sued for $1,000.
600 damages, alleged to have been sus-
tanned through the defendants fraudu.
lent action In disposing OF an inferior water
supply and lighting plant to the corpora
ton. The verdict of the jury calls for $751;
500 award to the plaintiff.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02

Few people realize the extent of the pulp
business in PencbscOt county. Maine. Some
little idea may be formed from The fact that
the mills of Great works, Rowland s. Mon
tague furnish a train load Of pulp n day.
This consists of frCm seventeen 10 twenty
cars. Penobscot county also has mills at
Orono. Brewer, Basin Mills ard Lincoln, in
addition to the three Included, in sending
the amount of pulp mentioned. still there
are the croakers, who, instead of counting
how many are helped by this enterprise,
sigh: THAT cuts off just so many large logy
in the future"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02
Poisoned Himself with opium.

Los Angeles, Cal, Jan. 2.-CharlesR Rogers
committed suicide last night by opium poi
soning. Rogers was recent arrival from
the Southern States and was well dressed,
% years old and apparently wealthy. His
brother. c. A. Rogers, lives in Atlanta Ga.
The suicide had gold watch and chain and
some valua bles. but only So cents in money.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02
Def,c,, an a German Rank

Berlin, Jan. 2.-Great excitement has
been caused In Gutenberg. a town of Baden.
by the discovery of q deficit in the Civic
Savings Bank of 37O, 900 marks. The treas
urer of the Institution, Franz Bauer, who
has hitherto been highly esteemed, has
been arrested. lie denies al knowledge OF
the deficit.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02
FLORENCE BERGEN.

The third and more deeply inter-
esting chapter of Miss Bergen
three days stigstion of the work
house will be found In The Evening
Times tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-03
EXCURSIONS.

The steamer Manchester will make a trip
to Colonial Beach tomorrow morning, leav-
ing at 10 O'Clock from ner wharf in this
city. When the boat arrives at the Beach
an oyster roast will take place at Walcotts
Hotel, at which the bivalves will be in
abundance and of the very best quality.
The boat will make stops at Riverside and
Clifton Beach, and anglers will be taken
good care Of and furnished all the live bait
which they can use. Dinner and supper
will be served in the pretty cafe on board
the boat, and the return trip will be made
SO as to allow excursionists to reach this
city at 10 pm. The best of care will be
taken of excursionists, and ladies are es-
pecially invited on this trip.
Whether ones destination is Fortress
Monroe. Virginia Beach or Ocean View, or
some point farther to the north, south or
more enjoyable to go on the Norfolk and
ers than by any other route. There are
no annoying delays, no trouble of chang
ing baggage, none of the inconvenience
that mar the pleasure of ordinary travel,
for the steamers leave here at 7 o'clock
every evening and arrive at all those famous
resorts early the following morning. Two
special features of this route that travel
ers will appreciate are the roomy, Hastily
furnished state rooms, and the elegant
meals. At Norfolk connections are made
with steamers for New York and Boston,
and railroads for the north, south and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-03
Fire This Morning.

The crossing Of two electric light wires
on top of the Marble building, corner 9th
and Pennsylvania avenue, set fire to the
roof Of that building. and called out the
fire department this morning about
o'clock. When the ffremen arrived they
found the flames were eating their way
through the ceiling of the room &C.
cupied as a lodge room by num-
Der of secret organizations and the new
Bryan and Sewall Campaign Club. The
ceiling was torn away and the fire located
under the roof. Ten minutes after the fire.
men arrived the fire was under control,
and short time afterward was extin-
guished. The damage to the building is
slight.
While the fire was in progress one end
OF live wire fell to the sidewalk where
1t twisted and sputtered, dispensing the
crowd in quick order. 1t was soon made
harmless.
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Obscene Motto Buttons.
To the Editor Of The Evening Star:

Is 1t not about time for the authorities to
put stop to the dissemination of vulgar
literature through the medium of the motto
buttons with which the city is at present
flooded? The expressions on some of these
buttons are simply common street slang,
without containing anything otherwise
Objectionable, while others, If not strictly
impure, are so grossly suggestive as to be-
come so to all intents and purposes. OF
course, there are men whose principal men
tai luxury consists in certain choice ca
bits of printed obscenity, and they will
possess them at any cost, taking delight in
spreading them as much as possible 1t
is to prevent our boys and girls from being
educated up to this standard, or rather
down to ii, that / now call attention to the
present method of furthering such educa-
ton through the medium of the aforesaid
buttons.
The schools are flooded with them, end
the immediate cause of this letter was the
showing of Il grossly obscene motto button
to one of my children by fellow Public
school pupil. If not worn in the presence
of the teacher, they are worn consDicuouSly
at other times or clandestineiy shown and
the dirty feature explained. There is
great wrong being done to the children by
means of these buttons, and some radical
measures should be adopted 10 stamp out
the evil. Just think of a modest girl being
confronted by vulgar and avel sensual
motto on the lapel of a boys coat. Some
are so plain that only a fool could mistake
the hidden or openly expressed meg ming.
Several gentlemen have spoken to ME in re-
gard to the matter, and only yesterday one
remarked that he thought there was no
agency at work which was doing as much
harm to young girls as these vulgar but
tons.
There is no doubt about it in my mind
and l trust that the police, the teachers
and the parents will all combine to stop
the further spread. These buttons are
fnr 10 hSr fnE ird oil hn Ctr OF
the news stands. tobacco stores, &c. The
cigarette companies furnish them gratis
to their patrons, many hundreds Of whom
are our school boys, who are thus in
jured, morally as well as physically, so
as to make the job complete. By the way,
why is 1t that the dealers are allowed to
sell cigarettes to little children when there
| Is law prohibiting it? So far as l can
see there is no attempt at concealment by
either seller or purchaser. Boys smoke
going and comirg from school, during
recess and walk out of the stores smoking.
| May be the law has been repealed.
FATHER
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Three Ways.
GETTING WIRES UP.
Work of Opening Police and Fire
Connection.

Work of Opening Police and Fire
Connection.
Superintendent Miles of the District fire
alarm and telephone service Is very we'll
satisfied with the progress that Is being
made in the work Of repairing the damage
sustained on account of Tuesday nights
storm. The damage to the service it is
thought, will amount to fully $1,000. and
would have been much greater had it not
been that the Commissioners had already
contracted for the rebuilding of the over
head lines of wires on the Georgetown cir
cult. The poles for this line were already
on hand, and the contractor put his men at
work erecting the new poles without delay.
In South and East Washington the cir
cults are completely wrecked, and will
have to be rebuilt. At noon today tele-
phonic communication had been establish
ed between headquarters and fourteen of
the fifteen fire apparatus houses. Connec-
ton with the Georgetown engine house will
not be had before about Tuesday of next
week. The alarm from box 139 this morn
ing, the first alarm received since Tues
days storm, reached fire alarm headquar-
tiers through the box. Fortunately this box
is on what is known as No. l circuit, and
men were at work on this circuit this
morning. This circuit covers most of the
business portion of the city, and extends
as far as Flori la avenue and 14th street.
When this is finished, which will probably
be late this afternoon the men will go 20
work on other circuits, and it is thought
that by Tuesday night all the lines will be
in perfect working order.
Work Is ow being done only on the fire
alarm boxes and lines connecting them
with the instruments at headquarters, and
in this work the men are making good
headway' 1t is the intention of Superin-
tendent Miles to get the fire alarm system
in good order before much attention is paid
to the wires of the police department. Po-
lice stations 1. 2. 4. and now have tele-
phonic communication, but the patrol sys-
tenn is still totally demoralized, and will
not be in working order again for some
time. In the II eanwhile, the officers on
duty will not have to make hourly reports.
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ARRAIGNED IN COURT.
Indicted Persons Plead in the Grim
ina1 Section.

The following persons, indicted yesterday.
we're arraigned before Judge Cole in Grim
II al Court No. 1 today, those pleading
guilty being remanded for sentence Tues
day next, when those pleading not guilty
will be called for trial: Edward Scott,
breaking into the house of Sarah Hender-
son July 26, with intent to assault her, not
guilty; Thomas Brown, alias Washington,
a twelve-year-old colored boy, theft Of q
Eorse from Cornelius J. Cusack July 8.
guilty; James Moran and John Lamont.
theft Of of pocket book from Lawrence
Hickey July II. not guilty; Oliver Brown.
rspe on Effie Turner July 16, not guilty;
John Beverly. theft Of a bicycle from o.
car M. Wells July 20. not guilty; Douglass
Tascoe, second offense Of petit larceny,
theft of bacon from Cox & Fineham, July
q, not guilty; Isaiah Hawkins, assauting
Douglass Adams July 4, not guilty; Hem
sen Perry. breaking into the tool house Of
Edward J. Harmon July 20, guilty; Pauline
Butler. a young colored woman. larceny Of
jewelry from Angelo Rossi July II, guilty;
Archibald, alias Archie Hayes, alias Chas.
Wilson. theft of bicycle from VIM. N Ma
hon July IL, and theft Of bicycle from VIM.
H. Coleman July rs. guilty in both cases.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-03

The grand jury has returned the following
Indictments: Oliver Brown, rape; Douglass
Tascoe. second offense of petit larceny; Hen
son Perry. housebreaking; Henry Alexan-
der, Robert Johnson, Edward Ross and
Mason Carey, do; Edward Scott, do.;
Isaiah Hawkins, assault with intent to will;
James Moran and John Lamont larceny
from the person; Frederick Nee. Smith libel;
Thomas Brown. alias Washington. larceny;
Pauline Butler, do; Archibald. alias Archie.
Hayes. alias Charles Johnson, two cases,
do: John Beverley. do. Lawrence Graham,
alias c.. Arthur Penrose, do.
The following cases were ignored: John
Palmer. murder of Ollie Sloane; Arthur
Johnson. rape, and Reuben Wright and
George Nelson, housebreaking.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-03
CITY AND DISTRICT.
MINORITY STOCKHOLDERS.
They VIII Oppose lexington Re
ceiyer'S Plans,

They VIII Oppose lexington Re-
ceiver's Plans.
The report of Mr.. w. Kesley Schoepf,
receiver of the lexington and Belt railway
companies. which was filed in the court
late yesterday evening, has heen read with
considerable interest by the minority
stockholders of both companies, who have
been awaiting Its appearance before TAX
ing legal steps to protect their holdings
IN the properties While nothing definite
has been decided upon, it is probable that
the recon- mendations of Mr.. Schoepf re-
garding the issue of receivers certificates
TO experiment with compressed air motors
will be vigorously opposed both by the
minority stockholders and very large ma
jority of the holders of the bonds Of the
company A call for a meeting to consider
what action the minority should take is
expected to be issued momentarily. The
case will then be discussed in all Its feat
ures and a complete program laid out to
be followed until a final settlement Is
reached by the courts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-03
The Money Lost,

Patrick DaEaher, young white man,
charged with stealing about S45 from
Charles Y Oliver the LIST of last July, was
today released in Criminal Court No. j
on his personal bonds to await the ac-
ton of the grand jury. 1t is said that the
two men were friends and that the money
was lost while they were on a spree to-
gether. 1t is probable that no further ac-
ton will be taken in the case, Oliver not
caring to prosecute his friend.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-03
King. Palace Windows,

In the windows Of Kings Palace. s12-14
1th street are a number of clever mechan-
zeal devices which serve to make a better
display of the wraps and hats which form
ed such an attractive feature of the OPEN
ing yesterday and today. Among Others
there is a see-saw. on which two beauti-
fully dressed models of children appear 20
enjoy themselves immensely. The windows
have been surrounded constantly by ad-
miring crowds of people. and are we'll
worth visit OF inspection.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-03
DIR. PATCH RESIGNS.
III Health COmpels Retirement OF
GuntOn Memorials Pastor.

Rev. George B. Patch, D. D., pastor Of
Gunton Temple Memorial Church, 18th and
r Streets and one Of the est-known Pres
byterian clergymen in Washington, has
teEdered his resignation because of i'll
health. This action was taken at meet
Ing Of the session Of the church Thursday
evening last and was not a surprise to
those intimate with DR.. Patch. He was
stricken with paralysis in February last
and his condition was critical for some
weeks. Although in comparative good
health at the present time, DR.. Patch con-
sidered himself physically unable to longer
continue as pastor of the church.
The congregation of Gunton Temple has
passed appropriate resolutions commenda-
tory of DR.. Patch, and he has been invited
to serve as pastor emeritus.
AT the meeting of the presbytery of
Washington city at Manassas, Va, next
week. Mr.. George A. Provost, as commits
sioner of Gunton Temple, will ask that DR..
Patch be assigned as pastor emeritus Of
that church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-03
ANNUAL MEETING.
Young Mems Christian AasOciatfOn
Next Monday Evening.

Next Monday Evening.
The annual meeting Of the Young Mems
Christian Association will be held in the
main hall of their building. No. 1909 New
York avenue. Monday evening next, COM
mencing at 7:3O o'clock, at which time the
reports will be presented of President l..
Cabell Williamson. Treasurer J. C. Pratt
and General Secretary w. M. Multer con-
corning the operations of the association
during the past twelve months. During
the same occasion officers for the ensuing
year will be elected. The present officers,
besides those named are Messrs S. W.
Woodward and John B. Larner, vice pres
idents; j. H. Lchliter, recording secretary,
and Hermon c. Metcalf, assistant secre-
tary. The terms of the following directors
also expire this month. and their success
sors will have to be chosen at the annual
meeting. viz: DR.. w. X. Butler Messrs.
T. A. Harding. w. H. H. Smith and F. E.
Tasker. 1t is generally believed that all
those named will be reelected.
There has been no program arranged for
the exercises of the evening other than the
reading Of reports Of the president, treas
urer and general secretary. and for the de-
livery Of such remarks by each as each
may be disposed to make.
General Secretary Multer declined, when
questioned relative to the matter. to fore
shadow any part Of the contents of his
annual report, but 1t is understood that all
the executive officers are well satisfied
with the progress made by the association
during the year just ended as also with
the outlook for the construction of a new
and modernized headquarters for the pres
ent and future work of the association.
The Literary Society of the Young Mems
Christian Association will meet this even
ing. The subject Of debate will be: Re
solved. That the single gold standard is
more advantageous to the American people
than the free coinage of both gold and sill
yer at the ratio of 16 to l." The affirmative
side will be taken by Mr.. John F. Darling
and the negative by Mr. H. F. Shontz. Al
the close Of the debate an election Of Off.
GERS for the ensuing quarter will be held.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-03
Denth of Mrs. McEIrox.

A dispatch from Vienna reports he death
In the hospital there of Mrs. Constance
McElroy of this city. whose critical con6i-
ton has already been announced. Mrs
Judd. the wife of the United States c~nsul,
has received telegram from MIR. McElroy,
saying that draft for his wife was on the
way. Papers. which the deceased lady left,
show that the statements that she MAS in
q destitute condition We're not true. Consul
Judd Will send the papers to Washington.
and will pay the funeral expenses yIov;sion-
ally
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-03
Fincld AlfmOny,

Upon the petition Of Sarah c. Fifeld, wife
of Policeman Joseph n. Fifield, Judge Cole
today ordered Mr.. Fifeld to show cause be-
fore Judge Hagner Thursday next why he
shall not be required to pay Mrs. Fifield
alimony in arrears. More than year ago
Mrs. Fifield sued her husband for rain
tenance, and the court ordered him, March
6. 1895. to pay her s25 monthly. Mrs Fifeld
claims that her husband Is $50 N arrears,
and she asks the court to compel him to
pay ii up to date. well as a reasonable
amount for counsel fees.
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GREAT DAMAGE DONE.
DisastrOus Effects of the Storm Mt
Berkeley Springs.

DisastrOus Effects of the Storm Mt
Berkeley Springs.
A private letter received here says that
the storm at Berkeley Springs, w. Va,
Tuesday night was followed by a flood
the worst ever known there. There was
nearly five feet Of water in the grove. The
Berkeley Springs Hotel suffered severely.
The ground floor was covered by foot of
water, and when that receded it left three
inches of mud on the floor. The grove is
wreck, but the bath houses were not dam
aged. The bridge near 3Johnston's bridge
is gone, and all the merchants have suf-
fered considerably. The Fairfax Inn did
not suffer much. A band Of gypsies camp
ed on the base ball field on the bank of the
creek were caught in the flood and had a
narrow escape from drowning.
Nor day only-we will sell 81 plants for 81.
GUIDE & Bro, 1924 street. First chrys-
anthemumS are ready t-Advt.
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Criminal Libel CHARGED.

Frederick Nice Smith has been indicted for
criminally Nbeling Edward F. Fame, Sep
TENDER 3, 1898. The Indictment charges
that the defendant wrote letter to Mr..
Frank Wells of 1411 Pennsylvania avenue
that day. in which the defendant stated
that Mr.. FAME had recently been discharged
from his (Smith's) employ for dishonorable
action, and begging MIR. Wells to have no
further dealings with him until the defen-
tant could see Mr.. Wells.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-03
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUsEMENTS TONIGHT.

Academy of Music.-A1drew Mack In
"Myles Aroon."
Bijou Tneater.-No performance.
Grand Opera House-'"The Black Crook"
Kernan's Lyceum Theater.-Flynn and
Sheridan's Big Sensation Double Show.
Lafayette Square Opera House.-Maggie
Cline in ION Broadway"
New National Theater.-Charles H. Hop
per in "Chimmie Fadden."
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Coal, Like Flour,

Comes in different grades. In cheap coal
you waste in the using more than you
save In the price. Do not be allured by
advertised cheap fuel. II you want coal
Of recognized superiority. buy Of ]. Maury
Dove main office, 21st and / streets north
west Telephones 3OT and 3SO.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-03

L. NJ Barton. importer. 14l5 II ST., has re-
turned from Europe and is now ready to
show all the latest importations of gowns,
wraps and materials: also first-class ladies'
tailoring dept, comprising coats, gowns;
bicycle suits and riding habits
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-03

YOU'LL. APPRECIATE OUR WORK
II you have costly carpets or rugs 20 be
cleaned. We make them like new without
least injury. Empire Carpet Cleaning w ks,
631-5 Mass ave Z. B. Stumph, Mgr.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-03

Commercial College has an attendance of
16y is because parents are furnished with
q daily report of their sons and daughters
standing in every study. See educational
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EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Manchester for Colonial Beach
at 10 am
Steamer Washington for Norfolk and
Fortress Monroe at pm
Steamer Harry Randall for Chapel Point,
Colonial Beach and river landings at a. m.
Steamer Potomac for Baltimore and river
landings at 4 pm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-03

Wall Paper, House Painting and Window
Shades.
RICHARD W. HENDERSON111 st.n.w.