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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-06
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN
COMPLAINT of the Obstruction of Twenty.
Seventh Street.
A Daring Highway Robbery Mr
Maher Not u nndfdate-Other
Matters of Interest.

A daring highway robbery occurred about
1 o'clock this morning. The victim was
Capt. Proctor of the schooner Jordan,
which is lying at the wharf at the foot OF
Both street. According to the story Of Capt
Proctor to the police, he was coming across
the K street bridge about l o'clock in the
morning, when he was attacked by three
burly negroes, who demanded his money
His life was threatened, and after search
ing him the highway robbers departed with
$50 in cash, which they took from his wal
let. There is no clue to the identity Of the
robbers, as the victim was unable to catch
glimpse of them.
A Street Obstruction.
While the District government is very
particular in regard to the occupation OF
public space by individuals, yet these scru-
pies evidently disappear altogether in the
case of the government occupying the
space. An instance in point Is the occupa-
ton of 9th street by the water depart
ment. This highway comes in to NJ stree,
just at the entrance to the bridge over
Rock creek Nearly the entire outlet is
closed by a whitewashed board fence, which
runs back for over a hundred feet, incios-
ing several lengths of the 4S-inch mains
This place appears to be taken as a pipe
yard, more for convenience than anything
else, as the mains were dumped there from
wagons, and, being left over, were allowed
to remain, instead of being moved to some
place where they would not be in the way.
NJ street is narrow thoroughfare, with
the cal lie car tracks in the center, and to
avoid danger most of the wagons and car
riages pass down 9th street. The fence
not only blockades the street, but makes II
more dangerous as 1t Is hard to see an
approaching cable train. A determined at
tam &c h<,vv do fh<ar
moval of the yard. there being plenty OF
room, it is claimed, in the grounds of the
office of the Washington aqueduct near
the Pennsylvania avenue bridge over Rock
creek.
Might Have Been Worse.
A slight fire occurred yesterday afternoon
at 1887 9th street. small house occupied
by James Rollins. The fire was started
from piece of lighted paper held in the
hands of Mrs. Rollins, which ignited a lace
curtain at window. The blaze was quick.
ly extinguished, with no other damage than
the destruction Of the curtains.
Mr.. Maher Not n Candidate.
Mr.. John Maher is another of the politi-
cal figures of West Washington who has
withdrawn from the contest. He was
slated as delegate from the third precinct,
and had plenty Of unsought-for support.
lie ulScldiIlS any luItlitI dtSiS W appear
among the District representation at the
local convention
Notes.
Mrs a. NJ. Fischel returned last night
from New York.
The president and directors of George
town University have transferred to Mary
A. Parcel part of original lot 3, square
So. made to correct the title.
Thomas Williams a cOlOrel emOlOye of
Georgetown University, died yesterday
afternoon of disease of the throat.
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STORAGE.

ARMY AND NAVY STORAGE ROOMS,
1407 G ST. NV.
Separate rooms, clean, dry and light. Special
rates to officers Of the army and navy. Draymen
and packers furnished.
c. G. SLOAN & CO., Props.
feS-1m 14O7 G st.
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Removal Prices
Now Prevail.

Our removal occurs on or
about April 1st
We of course want to take as
few goods as possible from the
old to the new store. Prices are
therefore especially favorable for
buying now.
It is decided that the second
hand pianos and organs remain
ing at time of removal will go
to the auctioneer. But we don't
want any left, and intend not to
have any if low prices will pre-
vent it.
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LADIES GOODS.

WHEN YOU WANT GOOD WORK SEND YOUR
Dyeing and Cleaning to Ed. E. WHEATIEY
Successor to w. II. Wheatleyl, 1893 Jefferson
ave. Georgetown. Wagon calls with CLERK. who
will tell you about colors. prices. &c. fe29-3n
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PROFESSIONAL.

SCIENTIFIC PALMlSTRY-MAD. CHEIROSA, ~
pill Of the greatest living master. ut shall he
for sign unto thee, upon thine nd'-ExOdus,
xiii-9 Receives from 10 to o. 500 18th ST.
The science taught. mh5-lm'
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CAPITOL TOPICS.


The House committee on ways and means
today discussed the question of free al
coEol in the arts, but came to no conclu-
sion upon changing the law. The subcom-
mittee. " hich has the matter in charge, re-
ported today In favor of the bill intro
duced by w. A. Stone of Pennsylvania,
which repeats outright the section of the
Wilson bill giving a rebate on alcohol used
In arts and manufactures.
Not Opposed to the Bill.
Mr.. Charles B. Bayly, secretary of the
Music Publishers Association, who was
mentioned in The Star yesterday as appear
ing before the House committee on patents
in opposition to the Treloar copyright bill,
said today that it was an error to count
him as an opponent Of the bill.
Il am not" he said, Opposed to this
billion the contrary, think it admirable,
and with a few notifications and amend
ments hope that 1t may become a law.
The House committee, having this bill in
charee. held two sessions on Wednesday
last in order to hear all present who might
wish to express themselves In addition to
tEose me Star mentioned, Mr.. Furniss of
the Oliver Ditson Company and Messrs
Bacon and White Of the White-Smith Music
Publishing company Of Boston were heard
MIR. Spofford and myself will express our
view to the committe on the 18th instant
to which date they adjourned. Mr. johnson
was the only speaker teetotally and dia-
metrically opposed to the BILL
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WASHINGTON STEAMBOAT Co, LTD"
FOR POTOMAC RIVER LANDINGS,

FOR FOTOMAC RIVER LANDINGS,
From 18th ST. Ferry Wharf.
On Mondays. Wednesdays and Saturdays at Z
am; Mondays for rive. landings to st. Clements
arrives Tuesday afternoon. Wednesdays for river
lendinss to Br,ton's Bay and Nomin Creek: thence
to Pney Point, st. Georges Smiths Creek, Coan
and Yeocomico rivers; returning, leaves Nomini
Greek Thursday afternool for river findings arriv
ing Friday morning. Saturdays for river landings
to- Nomin Creek and st. Clements Bay; returning,
arrives Sunday afternoon In effect Nov. A. 1885.
See schedule. G. w. RIDLEY, Gen. Man.
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POTOMAC RIVER BOATS.

f. s. RANDALL POTOMAC RIVER LINE
Steamer Harry Randall leaves River View Wharf,
It'll street. sunday, Tuesday and Thursday, at I
am, landing at all wharves as far down as Mad
dox creek, Va, Including Chapel Point and Colonial
Beach, returning Mondays about pm; We'd
nesdays and Fridays about $3.50 pm. Passenger ac-
commodatioI first-class. Freight received until
hour of sailing. Telephone 1865
f. A. REED & CO., E. S. RANDALL.
Agents, Alexandria Proprietor and Manager.
GEO. .. CARPENTER, Gen. Agt,
ja3O Washington, ID. G.
THE WEEMS STEAMBOAT co. WINTER SCHED-
ue.-Steamer Potomac will leave Stephenson s
wharf, foot 7th St, every Sunday at pm, for
Baltimore and river landings. Accommodations
strictly first-class. Freight received for river
landings Saturday and must be prepaid. Rates
given Baltimore freight. STEPHENSON &
dc31-tf
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that the charge Of occupying public space
for private purposes can not possibly hold
in view Of the act of 1888 and the holding
of Judge Kimball in a case against the
Georgetown and Tenleytown railroad, w hich
involved the putting up of new wires to
replace old ones.
Under the law of 1883 no permits can be
granted to string overhead wires, but it is
claimed the act gives the owners of the
wires the right to maintain all wires erect
ed previous to the passage of the act.
In the case of the Georgetown and Ten
leytown road the court Judge KimbalD
called attention to the act Of 1888, whic n
says that no additional wire is to be strung.
the strfnging Of a new wire in place
of an old one, the court held, is not an ad-
ditional wire within the meaning of the
law, and therefore its stringing is not I'M
lawful.
In this case, however, there is the cree
ton of the new pole and the opening of
the sidewalk, features which did not figure
In the case mentioned and the prosecuting
attorney is satisfied that he will get a con-
viction in the case involving the tearing
up of the sidewalk. The penalty is a fine
of not more than so, but even this can be
imposed but once
Should the court hold. however that the
stringing of the wires was a violation of
the law the wires and pole will have TO he
removed or fines may be imposed every
day.
At the Police Court.
President Thomas Superintendent Cham.
berlain and Burnett, the workman, after
their arrest by Policeman Mellen were, as
stated above, taken to the Police Court OH
two charges. One charge is that they are
occupying public space for private purposes
the information alleging the violation to
consist of the erection of a pole and the
stringing Of wires, while the other charge
is injuring the sidewalk.
The cases did not reach court until after
adjournment, and their personal bonds were
| taken to appear in court Monday morning
for trial.
Under the law, the defendants are entitled
to jury trials, but because of Judge Kim.
balls former decisions in cases of this kind
it is likely that the case will be heard in the
court mentioned.
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Mr.. Huntington deprecated the idea that
he and his colleagues were working for mon
ey, but he confessed that there We're large
dividends declared, enc year amounting to
ten per cent. Mr.. Morgan asserted that for
ten years they averaged ten per cent and
wanted to know why the company did not
fund the dividends to pay off the indebted
+ ess. Mr.. Huntington answered that the
only reason for such a proceeding would
have been its novelty. The stock, he said,
was entitled to its dividends, but he admit
ted that once upon a time he did get reso-
luton passed through the board of directors
providing for a sinking fund, but Senator
Thurman brought in bill to prevent such a
step being taken. Mr.. Morgan wanted to
know what prevented the road from doing
that during the many years that preceded
could get no answer beyond the declaration
that in Mr.. Huntington's opinion the people
were entitled to all the dividends they got.
After a little colloquy. Mr.. Huntington said:
I'VE have always done just what the law
requires"
Il would hate to assert that if were you,"
said Mr.. Morgan.
Mr.. Huntington said that he had sold
stock in that ay paying a dividend Of ID
cents on the dollar, but in reply to a ques-
ticn from Mr.. Morgan that he did not do
this to break the market, he thought that
this was not remarkable. and he said that
he had made the sale because he wanted
me ney.
"Did you tell your broker asked Mr..
Morgan, Ito sell as low down o he could
THAT is a question: said Mr.. Hunting
ten, that the Senator should not ask me.
But did not tell him that"
Why He Sold Central Pacific Stock.
He said as far as he knew these low sales
had no effect upon the Union Pacific stock;
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-10

There was meeting las; night at set
tesnsis stable OF the owners Of fine read
sters for the purpose OF organizing gen
;leman's driving and roadster association
Temporary organization was perfected by
selecting q. W. Tharp. chairmsn' w. j.
Set;egast. treasurer, and j, c. Ray, sec
rotary.
Tho following drivers Of good horses were
present. W, A. Knight. Frank Stewart
Gus Tins, Charles Lewis. Robert Harvey
q. w. Tharp. NJ L.. Westheimcr W j.
settegast, Jules Settesast, a. ". Shaw,
John =, ratrick. J. G. Ray.
These names were enrolled FOR member
ship and committee consisting o. Messrs
Lewis. Shaw and Patrick was appointed to
solicit new members.
After some discussion as to The adoption
Of rules 1t was decided to defer action on
this matter until n,yt Monday evening
when another meeting will be held AT Bald
wins transfer stable. when larger at
tendance Is expected and when permanent
organization will be perfected
The object of this organization will be
TO bring the lovers of good horses together
and incite an interest In fast .oadsters by
frequent tests OF their speed
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AW!.ItGES.
usher-NnndcrNoOrt.

One ~ the prettiest of home weddings
occurred last night at the residence OF Mrs,
T. NJ. BaFhy. on Smith and Mckinney
streets. when her granddaughter, Miss Mar
;ucrite Usher was married to- Mr. Arthur s.
Nandorvoort. The bride is the daughter Of
Mrs. Emma Bagby Usher, one OF the three
daughters Of a most aristocratic and be-
loved old fouston family.
MIR Nanderyoort is assistant cashier in
the Planters and Mechanics bank and is
held. both In business and social circles.
MS young man of sterling quality, as we'll
as attractive personality
The old Baeby homestead was blaze Of
light through the trees last night in honor
Of tho event aud the interior was all that
artistic senslbiity and loving hands could
make II. In the hall. drawing room and
dining room. palms. ferns. canas vines ana
ercpHs of every variety were used II, :,
lIOst decorative manner. The dining room
was lovely scene In white and gre, n.
the ode shape and perfect arrangement OF
tnJ tables beine the admiration Of all the
guests.
The marriage ceremony was performed
by Rcy William Haync LeaVoll. OF the
First prJsby terian church.
The Wedding march from Lohongrin,
was played 10y Miss Eleanor Hancock
cousin OF the bride. There were no formal
attendants. but the bridal couple we're ac-
companiod by Mrs. Emma Usher and Miss
Mamie Usher and Miss Bessie Rich
ardson. mother and sisters OF the bride
The bride. most fair yourg blonde,
looked very lovely In her gown OF white
organdie over white taffeta. with Aounces
OF lace and garntures OF silk ribbon, The
two maids attending wore gowns OF the
same material and fashion with the ex-
ccption Of pink ribbons
Those assisting in the dining room were
Mrs. Lcavell Miss Eleanor Hancock. Misse:
| Annie and Jessie Vardervoort. Mrs. Floyd
| King, Miss Jennie Kidd. Miss Bessie
sharpe Miss Minnie Szaho, Miss Edit
| House and Mrs. O. NJ Pudor.
| In the parlor were
| Mrs H. s. Wllott, Mrs. Charles Dilling
/ ham and Mrs r. NJ Bagby.
| In the hall we're Mrs. w. j, Hancock
| Mrs Il. Il Tanbcrsley, Mrs. r. W Nious'
and Miss Elsie Hancock.
| In the library which was decorated II
red were Mrs George Kidd, Hiss Taylo
| and Miss Mamie House.
The guests we're all from Houston's oldes
and best families. and although the inten
! Of the wedding was Informal and the guest
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CHAs, II. YALEs FOREVER DEVIL $
AUCTION"

Among the new specialties offered for this
years production are; Towner and Frobel,
the aerial grotesqles the Teskat troupe Of
comic bcyclists. headed by Alexander bee
ca the famous trick rider, and the Lorella
Duo, in fantastic scenes number of
special features have been arranged by
Manager Yale to take the place of former
successes. Among which is the Bicycle
Craze, a pantomimlc episode both timely
and funny. in which some remarkable riding
- done and number of bikes are manu-
featured from articles apparently gathered
IN haphazard manner, yet when Put to-
gother becomes a practical machine. which
Gates no end Of laughter and applause.
There is also a now ana spectacular COM
hination of song and pantomime. when Mr..
tale has designated Weary Willie. ar the
Hobo's Soreo," which has met with instan-
ianenus success. and must be seen to be
appreciated, while his bashtul mqidens and
I Nmii old maids rs presented by ten male
and female sings, dancers and knockabout
come dams. simply defy description II is a
matter of impossibiity TO describe or par
| tlcularize every new lecture lffered by
Manager Yale in this Cthe fifteenth) edi-
tlon OF the Forever DEVILS Auction"
The above will be the attraction at
sweeney Coombs opera house, matinee to-
uay ana last performance tonight.
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There was some dsal p0iutment last
night at the service held In the chapel OF
the First Presbyterian church over the
fact that Rev. Francis Edward Smiley OF
Denver, Colo. did not arrive in Houston
IN time for the service. At the time Mr..
Smiley wrote that he would reach Houston
at p. IN. "Wednesday. the 9TH Instant hc
expected to leave Denver Monday night
pr. Leaveli last night read u letter from
him saying that the evening train out Of
Denver for Houston had been taken oil
and that the train leaves IN the morning
instead This made it impossible Tor rhl
TO reach Houston in time for III. Wcdncs-
day night service.
He will arrive early this morning over
the Houston and Texas Central railroad
and will be at the service tonight 1T =, 30
O'Clock.
Mr. Smiley wishes to meet all the officer:
of the First Presbyterian church and al
the teachers in the Sunday school of tina
cfurch for few minutes n the close o
the services this evening.
At the service last night in the absence
of MIR. Smiley. this sermon was preached BY
the pastor Of the church on he impossible
lily of being neutral in religion.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-10

Upon the Death of Judge" Glenn.
mons, KILLED by tshuelI.

Justice NH yesterday concluded the in
quest upon the body OF "Judee" Clemons.
colored, who was shot and killed by John
Ashwell. also colored, over gambling
quarrel in the Fifth ward. on Tuesday
night
The testimony taken VAS as follows;
VIM Clemens. brother of deceas d, said
tho killing occurred about 10 p. IN.
Robert Mars testified that he saw Ash
well with a pistol in hs hand before tho
shooting. About fifteen minu rs later heard
pistol shot in back room, Only one shot
fired Witness left and returned in about
ten minutes and found Clemens dead.
John Jefferson testified that C.emons was
shot by John Ashwoll.
VIII Dixon testincd that he saw Ashwcll
shoot Clemens They were gambling Glenn
ons lost money and asked FIR cents, It
Was refused and words followed and elem
ons was shot by Ashwell.
Justice Hill upon this evidence rendered
verdict that deceased came 20 his deEh
from a grnsho, wound Inflicted by Joan
AshWCll.
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THE GRAND CARNIVAL.
Final Meeting Of the Associate
Inst NiEht,

The Carnival ASSOCIATION met last night
and received reports of the various COM
mfttees. AS every detail had been care.
fully considered and discussed. very little
was found to be done
The official programme question was con-
sidered. and by unanimous vote ~.
awarded to Mr.. ]. II. Bright
special committee was appointed 20 col
lect unpaid subscriptions and to solicit ad-
ditional aid The chair appointed Messrs.
IL G. Lidstone and ]. II. Bright
The meeting then adjourned
These who desire to accommodate visit
ors Of the grand Carnival can be enrolled
by addressing j. ~. Bright, chairman pub
lie comfort committee box COS city, giving
number that can be accommodated. terms
location. etc
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were chosen from the relatives and near
friends, the house was Allied.
The gifts were 50 beautiful as TO aui'e
overwholm the recipients, From the RAM
crs and Mechanics bank came magn'ncon'
chests and cases ~ silver. Every conce't
in china, cut glass l,nou and silver was IN
The array,
Mr.. and Mrs. Nandcrvoort LEFT on inc
Southern Pacifc for New Orleans from
whence they will return in week They
will then he at home at the residence OF
Mrs. Baghy
Hcries %, good wishes went win ttc
young couple. who have a largc circle OK
aoauniu,ances In Houston. IS well as many
close friends
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-10

Every member Of the gymnasium classes
is asked to meet in the parlors OF the as
sociation at 80 tonight
All the young men registered In the
evening classes are earnestly requested TO
nee, with the gymnasium boys Ia the par
Tors tonight at 7'l0.
Members OF The ioune Mems Christien
Association Bicycle club and all riders are
ASKED to meet WIN the members @. ,he
gymnasium and educational classes at 80
tonight in the parlors.
All members OF the association Interested
in the organizing OF current topic club
or literary union are cordially invited To
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-10
"MAkE NE A BIG FUNERAL"
Was the Dvioa RrQaest Made by
Nathan bohn,
a FAREWELL 10 his SWEETHEART
No Motive Asstgued for tho Deed EN
ccps = Case or unrcuuitcd Love.
The Verdict of the Coroner.

! Justice I'm yesterday resumed the in
| quest in the case OF Nathan Bohn. clerk
| at the One Cent store on Travis street, who
committed suicide by taking poison at his
lodging house. IS Spruce street, on Tues
day night. an account OF which appeared in
yesterdays Post,
| The following testimony was taken;
NJ NJ. Miller knew tho deceased as Ma
I than Bohn, who worked at the One Cent
store. sos-sii Travis street. Had known
| deceased about six months He went to
dinner Monday noon and had not been back
TO the store since. when he left he was
in good spirits. He sent word Monday be-
tween and O'Clock that he was sick. bu,
that he would be back to the store as soon
as he felt well enough. Tuesday evening
witness was notified that Bohn was dying.
He went TO his room. s. Spruce street. ard
found him In dying condition. This was
all the witness knew OF the case.
Mrs. Maggie Draper, at whose place the
deceased roomed. aud where he died, tes-
tilted that Bohn had been rooming at her
house for about three months. lie came
10 the house about ! o'clock Monday and
said he felt hot In his face and thought he
had fever. He went TO his room anu closed
and locked the door. About 1880 o'clock
Tuesday mcrEng lie asked for glass OF
ice water, which witness gave him. She
gave him water several times up to p. III.
i1c seemed all right at that time and saiu
he wanted 10 sleep awhile. then he would
90 down town and get a big dinner ana
would be all right. About o'clock Witness
heard peculiar noise III Bohn's room. At
nrst she thought IL was snoring. but 1t
struck her as being peculiar, then she
opened the door ana he looked so strange
that she called the neighbors in after trying
and tailins TO arouse him He died at $50
O'Clock.
beatrice Garrison, an onploye of the
same store with deceased, testified that on
sunday between 1 ana q O'Clock al Fortst
lark she saw the deceased He had some
sgD or $40 with him. He told witness he
had eamh,d on Saturday night and had
Won It, lie came ~ the store Monday
morning, but left about noon to go to din
ner. Had not been hack to the store since.
Tuesday morning he sent Tor his parasol
and sent word that be Mas sick in bed.
Dr. MaN urwitz said he was called Tues
day about y. m. TO see deceased. Never
knew him before and knew nothing about
kim Found him in profound coma with
heavy breathing OF very remittent charac-
ter. pulse feeble rapid and intermittent
ami pupils contracted TO the size OF pin
heads. From his condition witness Was
led 10 believe that he was suffering from
narcotic poison and more especially opium
OF las alkaioids. lie was In dying condi
ton and all efforts to arouse him were
futile. The administration of nitro glyoer-
inc hypodermicallv strengthened his pulls,
for a short time only, to be soon reduced TO
it, former condition. Ills condition was
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-10
Lean Year Rail-.

The ladies OF tho Bray's Bayou Gun club
will give Leap Year ball at the clubs
park Sunday. December 10. During tie al
terroon there will be prize shoot The
committees for the dance arc: Reception
Mrs. W. IL. Tclge. Mrs W. IL. Goetz-
man. Mrs w Ramin, Mrs. II Tufily. hers
A. Warnecke. Mrs J Ritter. Floor Miss
Emma Weber, Miss Annie Weber. Miss Eda
Priest, Miss Lima Relchardt Miss Olga Otto,
Miss lessle Weaver.