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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-12-11
THE GARBAGE MIDDLE.
The CrematOry Put Out of Working
Order.


Order.
Inventor Brown has stolen a march on
the garbage contractor and removed the
CRATE bars Of the garbage furnace. This
action on the part of the inventor has
placed the contractor hors de combat, and
1t is understood he has concluded not to
go into court for the purpose of obtaining
control of the crematory. For even were
he successful in his fight for the plant
he would be unable to operate it, because
it would be incomplete. In the meantime
the garbage navy moves silently, but very
perceptibly, down the placid Potomac The
final resting place of the garbage is still
a matter Of conjecture. The patent dis
appearing scows, however, are still in use.
and the secret valves, they say. are in
prime working order.
Usually the contractor is very prompt in
filing his bills for his pro rata division of
the contract price. But now he is in
quandary. He is hesitating about the mat
ter, and up to this time the voucher for
November has not been presented to the
Commissioners for payment According to
the apportionment, there is due him for
November work s2,357.57. In the past
when he resorted to tine scow system Of
disposing Of the garbage his bills were
never questioned. although the contract
called for disposal by cremation. The
Commissioner attention has been called
to this matter time and time again, but
tney never S1SnlueQ any intention Oh WIFI
holding the moneys due, by reason of the
contractors failure to carry out the terms
of his contract until this last trouble. Then
it was stated in no uncertain terms that
they proposed to make a reduction in the
price to be paid him. They argued that
they were not responsible for the fight be-
tween Inventor Brown and the contractor,
and that the latter would be held strictly
to the terms of his contract. And this Is
why the contractor has not ventured to
put In his bill, 1t Is said He is holding
off. Perhaps after little while he will
be forgiven, as he has been in the past, and
the full amount of his bill paid.
In the meantime the work upon the
Smith crematory on the observatory site
is moving along. 1t is expected that It
of the new year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-12-11

Center street near 14th street extepded-An,rt
C. Bradford to Lizzie e. shelton, lot II, Mt Pleas.
ant; SO.
sixth street and Maryland avenue nor:heast-Eu
gene Carusi and c. H. Williamson trustees. to the
United Security Life Insurance and Trust Co. LOT
II. 50. S6s; $11.O00.
Eleventh street northwest between r and N
streets-Henry A. Herrell ct al trustees To xiao,o
u Barnett. lot -. %. 305; s., 70O.
4 street northeast between 18th ana 18Th st..ats-
Franklin H. Mackey ct al Trustees 70 Inc .
Gross, lot 80, 81. lOO2; 81 O2S - ' a.
Ma2acnusefts avenue northeast between LIST and
"a strsets,Wm. c. Morrison ct w. to Jno. e.
Sheckel!s lot 81. q. 722; $1,000.
No. ziO4 18th street n0rthwest-Iixxie T. Skelto,
to Stella " Credit, lot ! "a. I49; SIC
Coonectacnt avenue extended and Bancroft Mace
Edw. J. SteNwagen eft al, trustees, to Francee
Heights; $11 900.
No. 2i02 18th street northwest-Harry b. WILL
son ct ux to Minnie N. Strayer. lot D. "a. lis;
t street northwest near North Capitol street
62l; $40.
street .outhwest betreee sth and 9Th streets
Jesse Il. Wilson ct al, trustees. TO Mary L. Dant
West. 20 It. Of lot 10. "a. as: 81. $40.
street southeast between 18th and 18th streets
s-Saml. H. Walker ct a., trustees, to HNcinfh
Lcarione. west - It. OF lot 8, "a. 1.090: $675.
street northwest between 18th and i6fh streets
WIN. T. Walker ct al, assignees Of Frank III
knight. lot 70. "a. 100: $40.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-12-11
Robberfes Reported,

Two bicycles were stolen last night One
was Fowler wheel, No. 23769, belonging
to D. F. Judson, and 1t was stolen from in
front of 131 c street southeast The other,
an Orient. No. 1880. the property of Dr. c.
M. Buckley. was st1en from in front of
his Office, No. 1914 F street.
George Clements. who lives at 484 C
street, had caller yesterday, but he was
rot at home to greet him. His clothes
were there. however, and now he will have
to buy new suit as well as a hat and
pair of patent leather shoes,
George 8. Ball, who lives at 1241 Fl street
northeast, reports the loss of a diamond
scarf pin. He is not certain whether he
lost 1t on the street or whether it was
stolen from his room
A long black overcoat was stolen from
one OF the rooms in the Grand Army build
ing on Pennsylvania avenue recently. The
coat belonged to Henry Davis, who lives at
No. 1915 Madison street, and he is anxious
that the police should recover 1t for him
p. g: Alvord. 18th and D streets, and O.
w. White. lila F street, complain that
they were robbed last night Lap robe
was stolen from each of their buggies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-12-11
wOMAN's SUFFRAGE.
District Association Discussed Int,
estfng Subjects.

District AssociatiOn Discussed Inter.
estfng Subjects.
The District Woman's Suffrage Associa-
ton at a meeting In the parlors of the
Riggs House last evening discussed a num-
Der OF matters of interest to the associa-
ton. The new president, Miss Cora de Ia
Mater Thomas. announced that she would
appoint later committee to urge the ap-
pointment of more women as police matrons
and to secure better representation of
women On school boards. The treasurer re-
ported that $273 had been raised for the
payment for the busts of Mrs. Mott. Mrs.
stanton and Miss Anthony, and that the
sum OF $60O is still due. Mrs. Ellen p.
thompson was appointed chairman of a
committee to continue the work of raising
FUNDS Miss Nettie L. White was Continued
as chairman OF the press committee, resign
NIB as corresponding secretary, to be sue
ceeoed by Mrs. Clara Short. Mrs. e, p.
thompson. the retiring president, read
paper on "An Around Women" It IVES
announced that MEMORIAL service would
pc held In February. in honor Of the late
Or. caroline B. Winsiow.. Mrs Belva Lock-
Tood. Mrs Clara B. Colby and Miss e. M.
Giuete were appointed committee to make
the arrangements 5 &
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-12-11
Struck by q Car

samuel Green. coiored man about forty
nve years Of age. was, painfully injured
aDout the face and bead this morning by
being struck by an electric car. Green
is employed at sherif's wood and coal yard
and was at work this morning at the wharf
at the foot Of 9th streett One Of the driy-
ers was taking out . horse and cart when
the horse became fractions and started to
run toward the street. The driver was
thrown to the ground and Green ran to the
horses head. In his efforts to stop the
animal he was carried out into the street
ana onto the car tracks. He was struck
by passing car. or rather ran into the
car. He was removed to the Emergency
Hospital. where 1t was found that his in
juries, while painful, were not Of q serious
character. a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-12-11
They Promised.

washington seems to be the Mecca for
all persons in search of long-lost fathers.
mothers. sisters. brothers and other straw
relatives. judging from the statements
made to Judge Kimball today in the Police
Court by Walter Loving, Benjamin Rich
ardson and William Powell small colored
boys. They were arrested last night by
Special Policeman Samuel Davis and locked
up as Migrants.
where did you come fromr' asked the
court. -e
From Chambersburg." answered Loving:
came here to see my brother"
Who Is your brother and where does he
liver next queried Judge Kimball.
on Canal street"
Policemen on duty In the locality men
toned stated to the court that no such
person as John Loving resides on Canal
street.
Richardson was also in search Of a lone
lost brother. while Powell was in quest OF
his mother.
II do not believe word of your stories. I.
remarked the court. Now do Won NJ n,
me to send you to the workhouse or let
you orr :. 'e'
LET us OF" was the reply, In chorus.
VIII you promise to start for Chamhera
burg ut once II let you gog'' asked the
"Yas. sah." responded Loving with en-
thusiasm.
me. too" echoed Richardson.
How about you, Powell7'' that individua,
was asked. ~
No, sab. don't agree to leave"
On. you don't. Well, you can 70 to the
workhouse for ten days. I shall LET the
otner Dogs 80 on their personal bonds"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-12-11
MR.. BANGS. DENIAL.
Does Not Intend to Leave This Juris-
dictiOn.

Does Not Intend to Leave This Juris-
dictiOn.
Mr.. David c. Bangs, through his attor-
ney, Mason n. Richardson, today filed his
answer to the charge of Mrs. Clara c.
Bangs, that he has refused to allow her to
see their little daughter. and that he in
tends removing himself and the child be-
yond the courts Jurisdiction.
The parties were, on Mrs. Bangs petit
ton, divorced several months ago, the
father being given the custody of their
little girl and the mother the custody Of
their little boy. the court directing that the
parties should be allowed to see the re-
spective children twice week. Mr.. Bangs
was also ordered to pay Mrs. Bangs $50
a month alimony. Several days ago Mrs.
Bangs complained to Judge Cox that dur
ing the past month she had not been al
lowed tc see her little girl, and also claimed
that Mr.. Bangs Treasury Department
clerk, had secured q transfer to Kansas
City, where he intended taking the child.
and where he intended permanently re-
siding In order to escape the enforcement
of the courts orders. She therefore asked
the court to restrain Mr.. Bangs from re-
moving the little girl out Of the courts
Jurisdiction. The court granted a restrain
ing order. and also issued a rule against
him, requiring him to show cause why he
should not be adjUdged In contempt in re-
fusing to allow Mrs. Bangs to see the
child.
In his answer Mr.. Bangs denies that Mrs.
Bangs has. with his knowledge or consent.
been denied the right to Sc, the child. ex-
planning that the little one has been sick
with tonsilitis and upon the doctors sug-
gestion she was not taken to her mothers
house. although Mrs. Bangs was not de-
MED the right to see the child at his house
Mr.. Bangs says that Mrs. Bangs called
but once, and declares that she did not
even ask to see the child. He says that
his transfer to Kansas City Is but tenn
porary, and denies that he intends or ever
intended taking the child with him or out
of the courts Jurisdiction He also denies
that 1t Is his intention to avoid obeying the
courts orders.
1t is understood that Mr.. Bangs answer
will end the controversy, Mrs. Bangs. 1t is
said, being satisfied with his explanation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-12-11
FAIR AND COOLER,
But 1t VIII be Warm and Partly
Cloudy Tomorrow.

But 1t VIII he Warm and Partly
Cloudy Tomorrow.
Forecast till pm. Saturday-For the
District of Columbia. Maryland and Vir-
ginia, fair and slightly cooler tonight; Sat-
urday warm and partly cloudy weather;
westerly winds.
Weather conditions and general forecast
The barometer has risen over the district
east of the Mississippi and in the extreme
northwest; It has fallen over the Rocky
mountain districts and on tn. eastern slope
The barometer is lowest north of Mime
sofa and high on the gulf coast and ever
the central plateau region.
The weather Is fair this morning, except
in the lower lake region, where local show
ers are reported.
The temperature continues generally
above the normal in all districts.
The Indications are that warm and fair
weather will continue in the south and mid
die Atlantic states.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-12-11
TORPEDO BOAT NO. g.
She Is Now Being Prepared for Her
Speed Trials.

speed Trials.
Correspondence of The Evening Star.
PROVIDENCE, r. l.. December Q. 1896
iorpedo boat No. g. which Is being built
at Bristol and was launched September o
Is being prepared for her speed trials The
engines have been put in position and the
boat has been under steam for some time
TO get her machinery in working order.
The dock trial will probably be made
Thursday. Then preliminary runs in the
vicinity Of Bristol will be made. and a
trial in the bay will follow In a short time
This will be over a new course from Sandy
Point, on the east side of Prudence to the
Dumplings, on Fort Adams, Newport a
als'ance OF eight miles. and the course will
De covered seven times. The speed re-
quired by the contract Ia twenty-six knots
an hour. which is four knots an hour
more than the Gushing made on her trial
trip; put No. . Is expected to slightly ex-
coed the speed called for by the contract.
The contract for the new torpedo boat
was signed in October 1885, and 1t was to
be ready In fifteen months. The design is
dinerent In details from other torpedo
boats. contracts for which were given to
other firms at the game time. The boat
could appropriately be called a big Cush-
ing. so much does 1t resemble in outward
appearance the latter, which was built
by the Herreshoffs also a few years ago
1t is. however. nearly thirty-fiv feet longer
than the Gushing.
Interest will be centered in the trials
of this beat and her companion, No. 4.
which is being built by the same firm and
Is not far behind No. O in course of COM
pletion, against boats built elsewhere and
designed wholly from government plans.
for these are of Herreshoff design, and the
result will be anxiously awaited. The lat
est British torpedo boats built ON the Clyde
show a great resemblance to those that are
being built at Bristol. As In pleasure craft
the minds Of naval constructors the world
over are coming together, the similarity
in battle ships, cruisers and torpedo boats
being marked.
The dimensions Of No. are ITO feet \
inches water line. IS feet beam and a
draught Of between and feet The dis
placement Of water is. upward Of 90 tons
for normal draught- Tie plating ia Of steel
three-sixteenths Of an inch thick, The
boat Is fitted with twin screws forward OF
the lower end of the rudder. The frames
and deck beams are Of steel formed into
bulb angles. The stern Ia made like those
of modern steel steam yachts. The boat IL
well supplied with bulkheads. all Of light
steel and water tight. The forward part Of
the deck is turtle-backed for 20 feet.
At the after end Of the raised deck rises
coming tower and another is at the
have good accommodations. The boilers
are of the Thorneycraft pattern, but with
ideas Of the builders carried out in detail
The engines are Quadruple expansion The
power Of the boat 10 considered great and
Is about 100 indicated horsepower The
boat ia to be furnished with fish torpedoes
launched from tubes and propelled through
the water after launching by system OF
intricate mechanism.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-12-11
Tide Table.


Today-Low tide, 1907 am. and 1875 D. m
high tide, 1928 am and 100 pm.
Tomorrow--Low tide. 1855 am. and 1927
pm; high tide, 1:16 am and las pm.
The SUN and Moon.
Sun rises, 7-O9; sun sets. 4:s9. Moon sets,
1903.
The City Lights.
Gas lamps all lighted by 5:46 pm; extin-
gushing begun at 6:18 am. The lighting
Is begun one hour before the time named.
Arc lamps lighted at 5:31 pm; extin-
guished at 6:33. r.
Condition Of the Water.
Temperature and condition of water at 3
am: Great Falls, temperature, AZ; condi-
ton. 49, Receiving reservoir. temperature.
43; condition at north connection. &c. con-
dition at south connection, SO. Distributing
reservoir. temperature A.; condition at in
fluent gate house. SO; effiuent gate house, &c.
Range Of the Thermometer.
The following were the readings of the
thermometer at the weather bureau today:
am. 4S; PM, 4S: maximum, 50; min
imum, 40.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-12-11
Divorce Granted,

Judge Hagner has granted Lucette E.
CLAWS divorce from George o. CLAWS be-
cause or cruelty, endangering the life and
health OF the wife. The court also granted
Mrs. Claws $50 a month as annanv or-
derfng the defendant to pay the costs. The
iatter's cross bill was dismissed, with costs
Mrs. CLAWS filed the suit the I4fh
OF last September. stating that they were
married at Newark. NJ, June 1s 1873.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-12-11
To Discuss Philosophical Subjects.

The Society for Philosophical Inquiry.
which meets in the Columbian University
Hall every Tuesday afternoon. announces
an interesting list Of topics proposed for
papers and discussion. Following IL the
program for the meetings during the winter
and srring. so far as announced: Decem-
Der Is. Mr.. Howard, Philosophy Of Re-
ligion;" January 5, MI. Harris, Philosophy
Of Education In Its Subjective Aspects
January 10, Mr.. H. Farquhar. Philosophy
Of Jonathan Edwards" February 2, Mr..
Sewell, PHILOSOPHY as Affected by Nation
atty" February l6. Mr.. Sterrett. "Philos-
ophy of Ethics" March 2, Mr.. Bigelow,
philosophy Of the American Constitution
March 10. Mr.. Ward, philosophy OF Mod
ern Socialistic Agitations:" April 8, Mr..
Powell Philosophy Of Consciousness and
It's Limitations by Material Environments; -
April 20, Mr.. Steele, Philosophy Of sym
bolism;" May 4, Mr.. q. Farquhar. 'Philos-
ophy Of History"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-12-11

san Ffancisco,s Horse show.
San Francisco's third horse show opened
Wednesday morning In the Mechanics Pa
vilion. and until Saturday midnight all
sorts Of equine paragons and vehicles Of
ing all the variations, from Juvenile dog
carts to English tally-ho, win elicit adnira-
ton from thousands Of visitors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-12-11

Marriage Licenses.
Marriage licenses have been issued to the
following:
White-Harry Baker and Mary e. Hall;
Thos. w. Mudd Of Anacostia, ID. c., and
Margaret F. Cooke OF this city: John IL
Pierce and Marie c. johnson.
Colored-Benj. H. Johnson and Mary r
Lancaster. both Of Montgomery county,
Nd.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-12-11

John J. Corwin. for years proprietor of
the United States Hotel stables at New
burg. n. T.. committed suicide by hanging
yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-12-11

At the annual ball Of the 9Th Battery.
N. G. 8. N. Y, at Syracuse, N T., last
night two Cuban hAgs and an American
flag were the centespieces Of the decora-
ton, and received m ovation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-12-11
NO EXCUSE NOW

For not buying q Bicycle as to make r,om N.
1897 RAMBIERS. expected soon, we shall offsr
all patterns OF 1898 RAABIERS. singles In biack
or eolors. ct the unexpectedly low figure Of
SIXTY DOLLARS NET CASH
On time sales q slight advance Will be asked
We DC not claim that the 1897 patterpa arc
twenty dollars better than the Sc but thew viii
be more up-to-date and improved wherever pos
sible to make improvements; and as our 1897
price has been set at EIGHTY DOLLARS. what
wheels We have left on hand must he sacrificed
Medium grade and auction Wheels" ars NOT in
the same class as 80 RAMBLERS and we think
the cycling public wiz appreciate the chances We
giving them genuine -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-12-11
JudiciOus ADVERTISING

is done every day with these .ype-
writer circulars. which lock 30 much
Ike p rsofal typewriter letters IL Il i'm
possible TO tell the difference. See us
about sending out q thousand or 30
They are very inexpensive.
PYRoN S. ADAMS. prompt printer, $40 III, a,
dS-l4d $500 -
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The Germs of Dipf1tEleria

cannot exist In the healthy throat or
lungs Tharp's Old Reliable Berkeley
Whisky purihes the blood, thus fortify-
ed strength to the entire body 81 m
Sold only by Jas. Tharp, s12 F St d9-lOd
II never dta,nr,oin,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-12-11

Il TOLD YOU So"
Osborne & TIobans Table de Hote. from until
s. Is the biggest thing of the kind in Washing
ton so cents; with small bottle Of wine, 30
cents de1-1m
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-12-11

Venison. which was scarce earlier in the
season, is now more plentiful, and is cheap
er. This wild neat is in fine condition this
season, and is so fat that 1t has the ap-
pearance of bear meat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-12-11

ALI. KINDS OF LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES
Purchased at INVESTMENT PRICES.
T. ID. HADDAWAY,
1905 F St (de3-lm) Washington, DC.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-12-11

A picture of Rev. DR.. Hamlin, the pastor
of the Church of the Covenant, is the front
page feature Of this weeks issue of the
New York Evangelist In the same issue
appears a sermon recently delivered by Dr.
Hamlin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-12-11

sPIRTTUAIISM.-MRS. EFFIE MCNEIL. CLAIR
yoyant and rest medium: consultation fee, 81
business examinations a specially. 1914 Pa
nOSl-lot~
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-15
LOVE WILL NOT BE BOUND.

A TRIUMPH OF DESTINY-By Julia Helen
Twells Jr. ]. b. Lippncott Company. Phlladel-
phia- For sale by William Doxey, Palace Hotel.
This is story of love at cross purposes with
law and religion, without involving any i'm
morality. Helen Wentworth, the heroine, is
loved by her cousin, who has grown up with
her, and VINO has been selected for her by their
aunt. She does not return his love and her
next lover is married man. He gains her af-
fections by concealing the fact that he has
living wife. This man, Lorraine is represented
as feeling tender and sincere love for Helen,
who at first repulses him in a very in
dignant way, but later relents and feels un-
able to resist his fascination and strong
will. After the death of Loraine's wife,
Helen marries him. The next trick of destiny
is TO make farmland fall in love with her.
She returns this love and confesses it to her
husband. The farmland turns out to be
The son OF one-time lover of her
mother, whose love her mother had returned.
but she could not marry him. The farmland
is found mysteriously killed. Helen and Lo-
raine resolve, at her request, to renounce
their marriage, and they go to foreign country
to live as brother and sister. The story is we'll
told