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The Forrest City times., 1896-02-07
CONDENSED TELEGRAMS.

Ex-City Officials on Trial for MaIfea sancs.
 PITTSBURGH Pa, Feb. 6.-Maj. W. O. 1oreland, ex-city attorney for Pitts burgh, and his assistant, w. H. House, were called to answer charges of mal- feasance in office, before Judge Stowe, presiding in criminal court. The trial is in progress
The Forrest City times., 1896-02-07

SAM JONES may thank his stars that the world is not as good as he, accord ing to his sermons, would like to make 1t: if it was he and his ilk would be out of jobs and elbowing some other poor fellows out of theirs
The Forrest City times., 1896-02-07
Killed by a Refractory Prisoner.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Feb. GA special to the Sun says: Will Smiley, town marshal of Providence, Ky, was shot and killed last night by man named Hughes, whom Smiley was trying to arrest
The Forrest City times., 1896-02-07

STATISTICS show that the number of men now employed in Colorado mines, mills and smelters is 26. 359. as compared with 22.95l just before the panic of lss5-a gain of about 15 per cent. This means that the increased gold mining has more than made good the loss of employment by the closing of silver mines
The Forrest City times., 1896-02-07

As FAR as the management of her own affairs is concerned. the Dominion of Canada is almost as free as the United States. Yet what remains of the colonial relation has greatly re- tarded the growth or the provinces and sent hundreds of thousands of their people to become citizens of the United States.
The Forrest City times., 1896-02-07

IT has transpired that an actress diamonds were really stolen in New York, for the thief has confessed and is to do nine months penance on Blackwell's island for the job.
Evening star., 1896-09-29

TIE literary and social department of
Chapter No. 1403. Epworth League, gave a
very pleasing entertainment at Epworth
NJ. e. Church South last evening. The
life and labcrs of Lovick Pierce, D. d.,
was the subject of the evening, and the
principal speaker was Lovick Pierce, esq.
chief clerk of the United States bureau
of education, a grandson Of DR.. Pierce,
who gave a most interesting account Of his
remembrances of his grandfather Lovick
Pierce Boteler gave an account of the
division of the church in 1874, and Fred E.
Woodward an account of DR.. Pierce's
labors in the conferences in which the
great bodies OF American Methodism were
brought into fraternal relations.
Select readings were rendered by Geo
E. T. Stephenson, and Miss Sallie Mason
gave O piano solo, The 23d Psalm was read
by John Bethune. and at the same time
Prof Read of Gallaudet College inter
pretcd the same by the sign language.
Refreshr- -ents were served by the young
ladies who composed Mrs. Standley's class
under the direction of A Vernon Gale.
An illu minated charter Of Chapter No
1893, embellished with the designs of the
Epworth League. portraits of John Wesley
as student Of twenty-three, in middle
life and at the close of life, the Wesley
pulpit at Oxford, Epworth rectory, BishoI
Hargrove, president general Epwortf
League. NJ. Z. Church South. and of Ep
worth Church, corner 7th and A streets
northeast. was presented to the chapter by
F. e. Woodward.
Evening star., 1896-09-29
BEFORE JUDGE MILLER.
In fractions of the Law Punished b.
Fines nnd I'm Imprisonment.

InfractfOns of the Law Punished by
Fines nnd Imprisonment.
Among Judge Mller's callers today was
Charlie Young, a celestial, who conducts
clothes-washing establishment. He Is a
hard-working Chinaman, whose business
has increased to such proportions that he
has found it necessary to employ help. One
of his assistants is a good-loolsing young
colored woman. and 1t was all on her ac-
count that Charles presence in court was
rendered necessary.
He believes, as do most Of his fellow
countrymen, that during working hours
there is no time for play. If his assistant
wants any of her male companions to
her she must have them at home and not
at the laundry. This rule is Imperative,
and it was because of attempted en-
forcement of 1t that he was assaulted by
August Mullen.
In language as plain as Charlie could
speak, the young colored man was told that
he could not visit the woman, and when
Charlie made effort to protect his home
he was jumped upon and beaten.
But he found a friend in Judge Miller.
who assessed a fine of 81, Mullen and
paid Charlie s125 for making the COM
plant.
Annie Williams. young colored woman,
who wanted money without working for 1t,
was also q caller. She had previously call
ed at Thos. l.. Barbour's store, where she
became too familiar with the cash drawer
In some manner she extracted 81 cents
from the drawer, and when pursued she
dropped the money and got in the clutches
OF the law.
Arnie's plea was not one of guilty, but
the proof satisfied the court beyond any
doubt that she had taken the money, and
now she will remain in Jail until just be-
fore the Christmas holidays.
Used II Stone.
A one-legged colored man named Frank
Langston a caller on the court He
was in Goat alley last night, and when he
got into dispute with Charles Williams
about the payment Of money for beer Will
Jams struck him with stone
\ stone is regarded by the court as an
ugly weapon, but the use of such an In
strunent on a lame man the attorney
thought was cowardly.
In consideration Of the weapon used and
the physical condition of the one assaulted
Williams was sent to Jail for thirty days
and was fined $40 or thirty days additional!
Edward Norrell. charged with theft was
also tried.
Detective Boyd arrested him because he
stole watch from the house of c. F. Du
Bois. He went to the house to deliver some
goods and while there the timepiece man
aged to get in his pocket.
Three months Imprisonment was his SEN
tence.
just because Sam CRANKY had a DISPUTE
with Queen Waller, did not justify him In
assaulting her. He was adjudged guilty of
the charge against him and given thirty
| days in jail.
Evening star., 1896-09-29
REPUBLICANS TO RATlFY.
The Dat. Now Depends on Speaker
Reeds Desires.

heeuS DtbIEeSs
The executive committee Of the National
Union Republican Club. OF which eA-Gov.
Hart is the chairman, met yesterday at
room ~ in the McGill building to further
consider the plans for the coming ratitica-
ton meeting at which the republicans OF
the District of Columbia will attest their
LOYALTY to the presidential ticket bearing
the names of Mckinley and Hobart. The
reports received from the various subcom-
mittees, the chairmen Of which are mem
bers of the executive body, were very fiat
tering. and indicated heavy Increase in
membership and prosperous condition OF
club affairs. The National Union Club. as
is well known. is largely composed of the
resident republicans of the District VINO
have lived here for many years. ana VINO
number among them many Of the most IN
fiuential and enterprising citizens of the
national apital. 1t was reported at the
meeting yesterday that nothing definite
had been learned as to the coming Of
Speaker Reed although a letter was ex-
pected from him momentarily. 1t Is almost
certain that he Will be here to the conVen-
tion Of the Life Underwriters cf the United
States. which will hold It's sessions at the
Arlington Hotel October Z. ard o. and 1t
is possible that the ratification meeting
may be held on the night OF October 8. and
local republicans be treated 10 a character
istic speech by Mr.. Reed. Other speakers
Will l.lcliue w u
Maryland and Congressman John K.
Cowen Of the same state. The club will at
tend the sound money mass meeting at
Willard Hail Thursday evening. 1t Is ex-
pected that Chairman ]. W. Baocock will
make an address. 1t was decided that the
club should retain the headquarters at !2i
T street northwest. and keep them open
day and night until the election. The club
has been invited to attend the republican
rally at Bethesda Park next Friday and q
large number of members will pi ioJatly at
tend.
Evening star., 1896-09-29

scope that are at the same time interesting
and startling. This is particularly of
the fire scene. and SO thrilling is the effect
that the audience unconsciously cheers the
brave fireman when he rushes up the burn
ing ladder and rescues the little girl. The
picture of Herald Square. New York. is
also perfect representation OF that busy
thoroughfaye Of the metropolis.
Nernan's Lyceum Theater.-Flynn &
Sheridan's Big Double Show drew a large
crowd at keTEan's last night. This ag
gregation OF vaudeville stars has been ma
terially strengthened since last year., and
the entertainment presented is in every
way frst-class. In addition to regular
company OF entertainers, q full company of
creoles is presented. and between the two
q long and interesting program is given.
After q novel introduction Of the two COM
panies, grand olfo is presented Smart
and Williams do some clever buck and
wing dancing: Lillian Lancaster and Gertie
Collins follow with a grotesque tcrpsi-
chorean speciality, and Cunningham and
Grant as the BRUTAL Brothers do
knock-about act that is brutal. Then comes
a grand challenge clog tournament, In
Producing Sophia Thorne and Thos. p.
Smith, who claim the championship In the
clog dancing world. Then there is a mon-
ster cake walk, in which Billy Farrell and
his clever wife participate. a novelty is
presented in Flora, whose exhibitions on
personation Of the Bowery girl was clever
piece of acting on such a dangerous stage.
The entertainment closes with an eXtrava-
ganza, The Naval Reception"
An Autumn Social.-The board of man.
ayers of the Home for the Aged will give
an autumn social at the Foundry NJ. E
Church, corner 14th and G streets north
v est, this evening. Committees have been
appointed by the young people Of the church
to act in conjunction with the board to
care for guests and to make arrangements
for the social. and the indications point
to an enjoyable occasion All who attend
are requested to make silver Offering of
some sort, although gold will not be re-
fused II proffered Refreshments Will be
On sale and a program of literary and mu-
sical numbers will be rendered during the
course of the evening.
Evening star., 1896-09-29
because Policeman Stahl had found them
near the railroad tracks near the Anacostia

because Policeman stahl had found them
near the railroad tracks near the Anacostia
river.
'Tramps make a regular camp Of that
place." said the policeman, land when
found these men there yesterday I arrested
them"
I'VE were at the creek washing up" said
one of them, and their appearance showed
that they had used a plentiful supply Of
the liquid on themselves. I'VE were go
ing out Of town. and would have been in
Baltimore today had not the policeman
arrested u.s."
They were released to resume their jour-
ney.
Charles Rothfus, white boy, and two
colored companions, Adam Herbert and Ell
gin Bonner. were found sleeping in box
car in lexington yesterday, and the charge
against them was vagrancy.
I'm a pretzel baker," said Rothfus, land
live at 116 Love lane, Lancaster, Pa
What are you doing here:'
Looking for work. I've been following
fairs, and at the last one 1 attended l
worked for man who had snakes"
The judge thought it would be a good
thing for Rothfus to separate him from
the others. and held him until his father
can be heard from.
The colored prisoners were sent out of
the city.
Evening star., 1896-09-29
STREET EXTENSION ACT
An Early Decision az to Oonstitutionality E1-
peeted.
Cases to BE Advanced in the Supreme
COurt-ActiOn. Today in the
Court Of Appeals.

It appears now that the constitutionality
Of the street extension or highway act will
certainly be determined by the United
States Supreme Court during the coming
October term Of the court. Hence, de-
csion in the matter is now looked for dur
ing the next few months, possibly before
the first Of the year.
It will be remembered that under the act
two of the more than two score cases
arising under the approved map OF the
first section were heard and disposed OF
in the District Court, case 410. Denison and
Leighton's subdivision of Mt. Pleasant and
Pleasant Plains, and 453, Ingleside subdi-
vision. In each case the jury of appraisers
reported the amounts awarded both az
damages and benefits, the Court OF Appeals
on appeal, holding the act valid and con-
Stitutional except In the matter OF an as
sesSment Of benefits.
The lower court subsequently approved
the awards, in conformity, however, with
the ruling of the Court of Appeals, where'
upon appeals were noted by Doth the LIS
trict and the land owners.
In the Court of Appeals today Mr.. Ma
thanel Wilson, on behalf Of the land own
ers, called the attention Of the court te
these appeals, suggesting that, as no ne"
questions are raised in them. the )uog
ments in the lower court be formally az
frmed, that the two cases. inVoivlng ever!
point respecting the validity of the act
might be at once carried to the Unitee
States Supreme Court for final ad1udica
ton. Mr.. A. S. -Worthington. represent
ing the District, stated that such actor
is desired by the District and would p'
acceptable to 1t.
Mr.. c. Fl. Armes. however. who stated
that he represented eight-tenths OF inc
property involved in case 4l9. objected 10
srch Immediate disposal Of the appeals IN
that case. and in order to allow Mr.. Armes
an opportunity to confer with his clients
that case was postponed until Monday
next. In case 4h3. the chief justice an,
ced that the Judgment below would
a once be affirmed that 1t might he carried
to the United States Supreme Court I'M
n ediately. ---
Mr. Chaplin Brown. one of the attorneys
in the latter case ard also an owner OF
property in that subdivision. stated 10
Star reporter that the case would De taken
to the Supreme Court in time to allow II &c
he advanced to hearing not later. ne Is
confident, than November. That case. ne
explained. involves every point respecting
the constitutionality and validity OF the
highway act. and a decision In 1t VIII
therefore, be binding and conclusive IN al
others arising under the act.
Evening star., 1896-09-29
CITY AND DISTRICT.


The annual meeting of the Christian En-
deavor Society of the Central Presbyt terrain
Church was held last evening IN the
chapel. corner of 81 and / streets. There
was a full attendance of the active mem
bers. Reports read by the officers and COM
niittee Chairmen of the year just ended
showed the affairs of the society to be in a
prosperous condition, and gave evidence of
progressive interest and growth during the
past season. An electioa of officers for the
ensuing term was held, with the following
result: President, H. z. Simpson; vice presi-
dent. Miss Cooper Nenable: secretary. Louis
Lannan; corresponding secretary. Miss NJ.
5 Lord; treasurer. Miss Bertha Enderle;
OrS%niSt, Miss Edith Smith: delegate to the
District of Columbia Union, Seiden NJ Ely.
Evening star., 1896-09-29

The Court Of Appeals met today for the
first time since its adjournment hast June
for the usual summer recess. Mr.. Chief
Justice Alvey and Mr.. Justices Morris and
Shepard being present. The session was a
very brief one. the chief justice explaining
that only formal motions would be heard.
The October term of the court will be open
ed Monday next. Five members of the bar
OF the District Supreme Court were ad-
mitted to practice before the appellate
court. they being Messrs Albert L. Rich
ardson, John Raum, Henry n. 0bear Ho-
mer Morris OF Cincinnati. Ohio and An
drew Y. Bradley, a son of Judge Andrew
c. Bradley of the District Supreme Court
Evening star., 1896-09-29

AT meeting of the Afro-American Free
Silver Ls ague held last night Prince Rob-
inson of Alabama was chosen a delegate
to represent the association at the joint
convention of democratic and silver clubs
to be held at ST. Louis next Saturday. A
committee was appointed 10 draw up reso-
lUtions condemnatory of the recent poli.i-
cal course of G. II. ]. Taylor, the local re-
corder of deeds. These resolutions Will be
acted upon at a meeting to be held tomor-
row night.
Evening star., 1896-09-29
lfUunF Cuao

For several weeks there has been pending
in the Police Court a case involving a
charge Of keeping an unlicensed bar against
Agnes Cioodloe. The District had a good
case against her, but she was given time.
he cause her counsel knew she could raise
the amount of fine which the court would
probably impose-SGt-a II was her frs;
offense. She succeeded in raising this
amount ard today the court imposed the
fine. which she paid.
Evening star., 1896-09-29
Sound Money Rally ut Garrett Park.

There will be sound money rally Thurs
day night ct Garrett Park. Md. at which
a ve-y large attendance IS expected This
suburb. is well known, is populated by
a community of superior intelligence and
warm hospitality. AMI a hearty welcome
will be extended alike TO Montgomery vot-
ers and all others interested in the hnan-
cial question involved in the present cam
paign- The meeting will be addressed by
Capt John Mcdonald, the republican can
didate for Congress in the sixth congress
stCnal district. Judge Albion w. Toursee
OF New York. the author of "a Fools Err
rand; Louis T. Michener Of Indiana and
Daniel Remy of Pennsylvania
Evening star., 1896-09-29
Silver Meeting at Gaithersbura

The silver advocates. who are numerous
In the Gaitbersburg district OF Montgomery
county, will hold a strictly silver meeting
at the opera house In Gaithersburg next
Thursday night. Extensive preparations
ere being made to make the event an in
teresting one. Many vigorous speakers will
occupy the platform. including Mr.. A. A.
llipscomb of this city and Mr.. Blair Lee
the democratic candidate for Congress in
the sixth district The arrangements for
the occasion ere in charge of q commit
tee. of which Mr. Lee Lipscomb is the
chairman.
Evening star., 1896-09-29
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUsEMENTS TONIGHT.

Academy Of Music.-A1drew Mack in
"Myles Aroon."
Bijou Theater-"A Summer Girl"
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 "On Broadway"
New National Theater.-Charles h. Hop
per in "Chimmie Fadden."
Evening star., 1896-09-29
GRIMES, I1O5 g ST. NV,
VIII display, Thursday and Friday, Oct.
and Q, Fall and Winter Millinery.
To Name n National Flower.

Gov. Lowndes has appointed Henry Hol-
zapfel, jr., young florist Of Hagerstown,
formerly with the botanical garden in this
city, as delegate from Maryland to the
convention to be held at Ashevile, N. c.,
October q, % and q, to petition Congress
to adopt a national flower for America.
There is great interest in the question OF
the selection Of national flower. Mr..
Holzapfel has given the matter special
study. He was chief of the bureau of
awards on horticulture at the worlds fair
in Chicago. He has an extensive system
of greenhouses at Hagerstown. made after
his own idea.
Evening star., 1896-09-29
Withdrawal of Tra:na Nos. I:s and n
en- the Southern Nailxyny.

The southern railway announces that
trains No. % and ~ the Washington
ami Ohio diy ision will ne withdrawn. Ef-
fec:ive sunday. October 4. 1S.6.-Advt.
Evening star., 1896-09-29
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Manchester for Mount Vernon and
Marshall Hall at 10 am. and 2:3O pm.
Steamer Wakefield for Colonial Beach and
river landings at 7 am
Steamer Washington for Norfolk and
Fortress Monroe at pm.
Steamer T. ". Arrowsmith for Colonial
Beach and river landings at pm.
Evening star., 1896-09-29

PERFECT PRESERVING SUGARS
Are kennys Pure Sugars-products best
American refineries. Caution-beware Of
impure sugars. Seven city stores.
c. d. KENNY.
Evening star., 1896-09-29

Washington is to have new dry goods
firm. which promises to take place In the
first rank of local business houses. w. u.
Clark & Co. sl1 Market space, have sold
oct TO a new firm. two members of which are
well-known business men of Philadelphia.
and Who are possessed of both enterprise
and experience. The new firm will consist of
Mr. Jas White, who has heen with Straw
bridge Il Clothier for the past twentysix
years: Mr.. Albert Reading. who has been
buyer for Partridge u Richardson for many
years. and Mr. III. u. Clark OF this city.
I Ttit present stock of the store Is to be dis
posed Of, after which extensive improve
m"nts are TO he made. new elevator is
to be constructed anu the building render
I! more attractive III many ways. y su-
PERI new stock of goods will bt displayed.
Evening star., 1896-09-29

Immense sale Of carpets at Sloan's. 1907
@ St. Thursday, at 10 am. Housekeepers
Viii do well to ettend-Advt
Evening star., 1896-09-29
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 1 streets north
west. Telephones 3OI and 3So.-Advt.
Evening star., 1896-09-29
washboards. lie. Johnston's. Page 2.

REASON WE MAKE CARPETS
so bright and fresh when we clean them is
because we take out every particle of dust
end grit. Empire Carpet Cleaning Wks.,
631-5 Mass. ave. E. B. Stumph, Mgr.
Evening star., 1896-09-29

Wall Paper, House Painting and Window
Shades.
RICHARD w. HENDERSON111 F st.n.w.
Evening star., 1896-09-29

Frank L. Clear, the young man who was
arrested yesterday by Detectives Board
man and Weldon for the alleged theft of
a bicycle belonging to c. NJ. Billingsley,
was given a hearing in the Police Court
today. The charge against him was grand
larceny, and he was held in $500 security
for the grand jury.
Evening star., 1896-09-29
EurnifHHe.

The trustees sale of furniture at Lati-
mer's tomorrow, 12o9-31 G St, Is replete
with everything In the furniture line. No
u,nit-AdYt
Evening star., 1896-09-29
12-Inch stock Boards Also 81

per 100 ft., the finest lumber We keep
cveryt thing in Mllwork, Lumber and Build
ers' HARDWARE. Frank Lihbey & Co., 9th st.
and New York avenue-Advt.
Evening star., 1896-09-29
Miss Nillard's birthday.

Frances WiIlard's birthday was cele-
brdted in this city last evening by an 'at
home" given by the 'Y's'' of the local W.
c. T. Z. IN the rooms of the organization,
9lp ? street. In honor Of the occasion, the
rooms were daintily draped with bunting
and po,ted plants and palms and golden
rod were used effectively in the decora tions.
portrait of the temperance leader was
conspicuousIy displayed.
Mrs. Clayton NJ Emig. president o1 the
branch, and the other officers of the er-
ganizatioa. assisted by Mrs. Margaret b.
Platt. president OF the local ". c. T. T.,
formed the receiving party, and greeted the
arriving guests with cordial hospitality.
Mrs. Belle 5. Luckett, secretary Of the
Us. gave a comprehensive review of the
hfe of Miss Willard. and other talks were
made by Mrs. Euig, Mrs Cohen. Mrs. Will
liams and NJ b. Shelton. Refreshments
Were served. and pleasant social hour
passed by the members and their friends.
Evening star., 1896-09-29

q. q. Sloan Il Co, auc tioneers, 1+J1 q St.
have the best rooms and location in the
city. Prompt and satisfactory returns.
Drop them card. Telephone 146S.-Adrt.