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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-23
FIRE ESCAPE LAW
Enters Into Issue of Licenses for the
Hotels.

Enters Into Issue OF Licenses Tor the
Hotels.
Building Inspector Brady and his sew
eral assistants have been paying some at
tention to the question of enforcing the
fire escape law, and have refused to give
certificates to a I lumber of hotels to the
effect that they had complied with the law.
sc that the propretors of such places could
get their hotel licenses. Several other pro-
prietors have gwen orders for the neoes-
sary fire escapes, and the work is now be-
ing done Assessor Trimble decided yes
terdsy that he would proceed against the
propr!etors Of the hotels who, 1t is al
legged, have not complied with the terms
OF the fire escape law, and Inspectors Mel
ton and Donavan swore out warrants
against Samuel Gassenheimer of the Hotel
Lawrence, William E. Proul of the Arno
ard Duffy & Leannarda Of the American
House.
The warrants issued for them have no
reference to their failure to comply with
| all the minor details of the fire escape
| law, but simply charge them with con-
| Quoting their hotels without first paying
| the license tax.
The warrant issued for Mr.. Gassenheimer
| was served and the case was called in the
Police Court this afternoon. The defendant
| entered a plea of guilty, and demanded a
jury trial. 1t is likely that legal test
will be made of the law in the case, the
| hotel men claiming that tender of the
| money is equivalent to it's payment under
| the law. The case will be heard next week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-23
LIVE LOCAL G !! POLITICS
en-
Several Meetings ice That We're Held
Last Night.
)yP
GATHERING N';;S, !; SHARON HALL
President Philips Acts as His Own
congratulations.
AT A 3 r A H A M H A L L

The little room where the Rose of Sharon
Juvenile Tabernacle" holds it's meetings, on
the banks of Rock creek, was filled last
night with colored republicans Of the fifth
district. The assembly was presided over
by George w. Phillips, an aged and re-
spected colore6 man of that section. Mr..
Phillips leaned over the little pulpit at the
end of the room. the light from an oil lamp
on table beneath casting it's rays upon
his earnest face, while he kept watchful
eye upon TIE group Of colored men gather
ed in the rear of the room.
Il jes' wants to tell you all, right now"
said Mr.. Phillips, shaking a warning fin
ger at little knot that showed signs of
disorder, that l amt a goin' 20 stand no
foolishness from none of you; l don't care
who he is. And I'll come down from this
pulpit and drop one or two of you into
Rock creek before he knows what struck
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-23
Odd Fellows Anniversary.

The commemoration Of the third ami
versary of the dedication of. the Odd Eel
lows Hall, on M street between 10Th and
18th streets northwest, which began Mon
day, was continued last evening, and the
largest audience Of the week thus far was
present.
The special features Of the evening were
TIE arrival and subsequently the address of
Grand Master Needham of Philadelphia,
who was met at the depot by the members
of Patriarchie No. Is, under command Of
Capt. w. P. Gray. all of whom were in full
rexalia, and escorted to the hall.
Grand Master NeeInam was presented to
the large audience by President Thomas H.
Wright Of the Hall Association, in an ap-
propriate address. The address of welcome
was made by p. N. F. Robert H. Terrell, to
which Mr.. Needham delivered suitable re-
ply.
An exhibition sword drill was given by
the patriarchie, which elected much ap-
plause, following which dancing was in.
dulged in for several hours.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-23

Burnett, secretary; L. G. Ingram, treas
urer; Price Ram, chaplain, and w. c.
Beckett, sergeant-at-arms.
1t was almost half-past s when the meet
ing was called to order by President Rob
inson. 1t was observed that the secre-
tary, who had been in the building few
moments before, was absent, and while
waiting for his return the assemblage sang
the familiar hymn beginning "Oh, for a
closer walk with God" The chaplain, Price
Ram, then offered prayer fervently and
feelingly.
The Absent Secretary.
It was now S:45, and the secretary had
still not returned, so portions of the hymns
There Is a Land of Pure Delight and
"Am I a Soldier of the Cross were sung.
The secretary was still away when these
hymns were finished, and Mr.. L. NJ. Ingram
said that as the time was getting late he
would, IL agreeable to the club, act as Sec
rotary until the secretary should appear.
Mr. Robert Holiday objected to this on the
ground that the constitution of the club
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-23

and roasted mis- opponent, Perry Carson, in
severe terms. At the conclusion of his re-
marks Mr.. Key left the room TO attend an
other meeting. and his departure caused an
exodus of about thref-fourths of the au-
."rhey think they are goin' to get a
drink" remarked Mr.. Phillips, scornfully,
after the departing auditors, but if they
come back here With Whisky in their 81 ms
and make trouble I'll shake it out of EN- -
Mr.. Bats for Saunders.
Mr.. Bats was the next talker, and spoke
in behalf of L. NJ Saunders He is good
orator, and he gave his people some sound
advice on being orderly and temperate.
He told them they are on trial now, and
that if they don't behave themselves in a
beseeming manner they will deal them
selves a blow that it. will take years to
overcome.
Moses was the best politician that ever
lived" said Mr.. Bats, but you didn't
ketch Moses goin. round openia' Eaiss OF
beer and settin' up whisky TO .lebauch lis
followers like some of your leaders are
doin.''
He was followed by Mr.. Brown, who
spoke for L. M. Saunders, after which the
meeting came to an end.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-23
What's the use of smoking a POOR

What's the use of smoking a POOR
Cigar? It's unhealthy ii
+ doesn't satisfy-leaves a bad
taste in the mouth and is bad
for the nerves.
How much better it would be for
YOU to smoke only the
BEST!
There's only one best, and it is our
celebrated white Seal
Cigar.
You won't find headache in fifty
thousand of them!
Try one just to see for yourself
you will find it the finest
smoke in the land!
Manufactured from the finest Vuelta
Abajo Havana tobacco-very
mild and of high aroma.
We have put up WHITE SEAL
--- in pint" and Quart pack
ages of 5 and TO- They are
wrapped in tinfoil to keep
them moist and fresh.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-23
AMERICAN FORESTRY ASSOCIATION.
Annual Meeting to BE Held in This
City Tomorrow.

The fifteenth annual meeting of the
American Forestry Association will he
held in this city tomorrow This asso-.
citation has for it's object the preserva-
ton and improvement of the forests of our
country; it has been especially Jealous iii
securing the establishment of the govern
ment forest reservations, and is now using
it's Influence to secure legislation for the
proper care of the reservations and of the
forests on the public domain. The men,
bership of the American Forestry Associa-
ton numbers over 800, including many
prominent citizens. Every state in the
Union is represented, the states of Massa-
chusetts, New York and Pennsylvania
having the most members.
Three sessions will be held tomorrow.
The morning and afternoon sessions will
tie held in the hall of the Cosmos Club and
will not be of public interest 1t is espe-
cially urged by the executive committee,
however, that all resident members of the
association attend these meetings.
In the evening joint meeting with the
National Geographic Society Will be held
at Metzerott Hall, for which cards have
been issued Mr.. J. Sterling Morton, presi-
dent of the association, will preside at
this meeting, and the program includes
short addresses by Senator Dubois, chair
man of the Senate committee on public
policy; Mr.. John F. Lacey, chairman OF
| the House committee on public lands, on
| the destruction and repair of our national
resources: Mr.. Thos. c. McRae, on leglsla-
| ton for the public timber lands, and Mr.
| VIM. E. Smythe of Chicago, on the rela.
| ton of public waters and forests to west.
ern civilization.
1t will be observed that the evening
program deals largely with questions OF
| especial interest to the west, where al
| the public lands and forest reservations
| areelocated, and the executive committee
of the association especially invites citi
Zens of the western states who may be il
| the city to attend this meeting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-23
The Spcech-Makiur Begins

The meeting was. opened with prayer by
Mr.. Phillips, in the absence of the chap
lain, plain, simple, earnest little prayer,
without any frills on it, but that expressed
the heart of the speaker and to his credit.
Then the speech-making began. w. II.
Thomas, who was present to make an al
dress in behalf of the candidacy of Robert
H. Key, likened the colored people of the
District to lambs being led to Slaughter,
and plead for the right of suffrage. From
his remarks it would seem that all that was
necessary to secure suffrage would he the
sending of Robert H. Key to the national
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-23
MT. PLEASANT MEETING. :
Politics Blend With Hymn Singing
md pruyer.

A remarkable political meeting took place
last evening in the little church called
Abraham Hall, Meridian Hill, on 18th
street extended. north of Euclid street.
The building was well filled, and the ut
most decorum prevailed. The meeting was
under the auspices of the Republican Cam
paign Club of the second legislative dis
trict rearly all of whose officers were on
duty. These were: J.. E. Robinson, presi-
dent; W. G. Smith. vice president; R. R.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-23
BASKET BALL.

COrcOran Cadet Corps Team Defeats
the E. A. G.
The basket ball team of the Corcoraa
Cadet Corps last evening defeated the
Eastern Athletic Club team in a well-play-
ed, clean and exciting game. The final
score was 6 to 2 There was large at
tendance, and the audience was liberal
with it's applause. Mr.. House officiated as
umpire, with Mr.. Tierney referee. The
lineup and score are as follows:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-23

SCOTe-C. =, U, - for
c. C-By Davis, 2; DeMoll, 3; Burton, 1.
For E. A. C.-Roderick, l.; F. Raab, /.
Umpire-S. P. House, w. L. 1. Referee
Mr. Tierney Scorer-Royce Hough. Time
Three fifteen-min1te innings.
The basket ball game between the East
ern Athletic Club and the Y. NJ. c. A., ar
ranged to be played Saturday evening, has
teen postponed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-23
Exempted From Taxation.

After this subdivision, it is claimed that
the District Commissioners ratified, con-
firmed and adopted it by exempting the
highways of the Blagden subdivision from
taxation from 1876 to 1885, and also by hav-
ing the Blagden subdivision published and
promulgated as such in all the official maps
of subdivisions of county property, which
were prepared by order of the Commission
ers, under authority of the several acts of
Congress.
The petition was presented to Judge
Bradley, who directed the Commissioners to
show cause before him Saturday, February
1, why the writ should not be granted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-23
PLANS OF THE PHlLLIES.

They VIII Start Practice at Hampton,
Va, About March 20.
The Phillies will go to the Soldiers Home
at Hampton, Va, about March % for their
spring practice. The club has written Billy
Nash, informing him that he will be cap
tain. and have full charge of the team on
the field, as well as the placing of the men.
but Secretary Shettslne will be in control
off the diamond
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-23
Who Parker Men Will Support.

Just at the present time there is consider
able discussion among the local republicans
as to the personality CT the individual who
is to succeed Col Myron NJ. Parker in the
affections of those who have been shouting
for Carson and Parker Some of the Parker
men today characterized as ridiculous re-
port that the men who had supported Col.
Parker would practically unanimously rally
behind Mr.. l.. NJ. Saunders. In conversa-
ton with a Star reporter this afternoon a
prominent politician of the Parker contin-
gent shattered this theory. 1T is absurd
he said, Ito entertain for an instant the idea
that the Parker men, to any appreciable eX-
tent would transfer their allegiance and
votes to Saunders. You must not forget
that Mr.. Saunders has, in open meetings,
criticised and attacked Col. Parker. 1t is
not likely that Col. Parker's friends will
now rush to Saunders support. 1t is much
more likely that Parker men, if they go to
any of the present candidates in body, will
go to Gleason"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-23
CARSON AND GLEESON.
Both Deny Having Entered Into Com
bination With Anybody.

The meeting of the board of election su-
pervisors called for this afternoon at 3
o'clock was not held owing to the sickness
of Col Perry H. Carson, who is confined to
his bed, and a sudden call out of town of
ex-Commissioner NJ. NJ. Parker.
Mr. Welborri, the manager of Col. Car
sons campaign, told a Star reporter today
that there was no truth in the rumor that
Carson had agreed to make combination
with l.. NJ. Saunders. Mr.. Welborn said
that Mr. Saunders had called on Carson
Yesterday and suggested such a course, but
the latter would not agree to anything of
the kind.
Col Carson has not made any combina-
ton" said his manager, land it may be
that some new name will be found on his
ticket. The matter is now being consider
ed. Whoever it is will be a man to COM
mand the respect and support of every
publican in the District. So far as Col.
Carson himself is concerned, there is no
chance for any question regarding his cleo
ton"
Mr.. Andrew Gleeson was also seen by
Star reporter today regarding the gossip
connecting his name with that of several
coiored candidates.
Il am running on an even keel in this
race" he declared, land I've made no
bargain combination with anybody. You
| can say for me, though, that 1 am willing
| to run with any man who is for Thomas b.
Reed. We are going to nominate and elect
| him. and 1 am for him first, last and all
| the time
There was a rumor prevalent this morn
| ing that Mr.. John Joy Edison would be an
nOunced a candidate for delegate. When
! the president of the Washington Loan and
| Trust Company was seen at his office he
told The Star reporter that some of his
| friends had kindly suggested allowing his
name to be used in the connection men,
| toned, but that he could not consider it at
| all.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-23

It's new thing for West End
Tailor to offer a bargain in making
a suit of clothes. Here's the good
thing-S75 Full Dress Suits-S5o!
The finest tailoring - best cloths and
fashioned in the best style we're capable of.
CCHJTTZ sos VT. av., opp Arlington Hotel.
5a2221d
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-23

convention. He was followed by w. I.
Johnson. Carson and Sauaiars man
Il don't propose to hook up no single
horse" said Mr.. Johnson, referring 10 Mr..
Thomas advocacy of one candidate. Il am
a Eoin' to hook up a double team and here
he paused and looked around the room.
Hook 'em up, den, AMI tret 'em out, y"
shouted voice in the rear of the room.
Here dey come, dem said Mr.. Johnson,
land Murray for Carson and Saun lers.'
The appearance of his double team was
greeted with applause by the Carson men
in the crowd, While the Key men shouted
derisively. Some of the, younger peD in
the crowd became a little BIT noisy and
crowded toward the pulpit, where Mr.. Phil
lips was still welding the savcl.
Quelling IL Disturbance.
What you all crowdn' up here for?'
cried Mr.. Phillips Indignantly to the young
men. stand back, will yer? You look like
you amt got no raisin' at all. Where is
yo' manners. anyhow" ..-
Mr.. Phillips giared at the iisturbers, and
there was trouble in his eye. He is a man
of peace, and not given to blows, but he felt
that the dignity Of his meeting was at
stake, and he proposed to uphold It. -
Look here, you Young fee he shout
ed to some men in the back of the room.
You can't come in here and bark" With
that ne came down from the pulpit, and
went at the foremost line like a whirl-
wind. Never mind no ssergeant-at-arms,''
he said, "I'll do this business myself And
in jiffy he had cleared a space around the
front of the roS.rum.
Now, let de meotin' proceed" said Mr.
Phillips with dignity, and Aaron Bradshaw
a white man, took the floor to advocate his
own fitness to be a delegate and to show
the utter unworthiness of Andrew GIceson
according to his ideas. His speech aroused
considerable enthusiasm among his owr
followers.
He was followed by Robert II. Key, a eel
ored candidate, who made & vigorous tall
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-23
The petitioners insist that the Blagden
judicial Decision.

1t is also claimed that the Blagden sub
division was judicialiy declared a subdi
vision by the decree of the Equity Court
in case No 1867, passed on the 2}d of Sep
tember 1876, in suit by the heirs of the
late Thomas Blagden, ST., conducted for
the purpose of making a subdivision of his
estate, and a partition among the widow
and surviving children. By reference to a
copy of the record IN the equity cause
which is filed with the petition for manda-
mus, it appears that the equity suit was
Instituted and prosecuted to final decree to
make a subdivision of said entire estate,
and to secure purchasers for small portions
thereof by a subdivision of the same into
lots, reference being had to the topography
of the land in fixing the boundaries of the
lots, and to provide the same with high
ways or roads through divers parts of the
said land, and connecting with the then
public highways, regard being had to the
CONGREGATIONS of the land for building pur-
poses, and in order to make said subdi-
vision of practical utility, as well as for the
purpose of partitioning the said estate
among the children, heirs-at-law and
widow of the said Thomas Blagden, de-
ceased, who were the parties to said suit.
The recording of the plat of subdivision
in the surveyors office was also approved
by the Equity Court and the subdivision
was signed by and on behalf of all of the
Blasden heirs and the widow and by the
commissioners in ctaEcery, and also con-
firmed by the court
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-23
Tommy Rynn's Chance.

Tommy Ryan, champion welter-weight
of the world, has received notice that the
pic Club of New Orleans offers a
purse of $1,000 for twenty-five-round bout
between him and Mccoy on the 10th Of
next month Ryan thinks the purse too
small and the time for training TOO short,
but says if expenses are allowed he is
anxious for go with Mccoy.
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requires the minutes Oh tEe previous
meeting must be read before any other bus
iEess can be proceeded with.
Mr.. Ram could not see how Mr.. England
could act legally as secretary, and Mr..
John Coleman cad he thought there was
a screw loose" with the secretary, as
otherwise he would be in his place at the
meeting. Mr.. c. A Birkley rose to a point
of order, which, he stated, was that there
was nothing before the house.
Yes, there is" sad Mr. Coleman. II am
Il don't see that there is any occasion for
any one to get funny" said Mr.. Birkley.
The chair decided that Mr.. Birkleys point
became quiet.
Vice President Smith said it would be
impossible to proceed, even to hear speak
ing, without the reading of the minutes,
unless the meeting of the club club
were dissolved and resolved into a commit
tee of the whole.
Richard Henderson said: Il am not 4
member of this club but take the liberty of
suggesting that the reading of the minutes
might be suspended until the arrival of the
secretary"
Vice President Smith here rose to a point
of order and said: My point is that as the
gentleman who has just spoken is not a
member of this club it is no affair of his
how we conduct affairs"
While this discussion was in progress Mr..
1ng1 am, who had left the building to search
for the secretary, returned with that Of
fetal This ended the discussion in refer
ence to the secretary.
The secretary read the minutes as he had
recorded them, and Mr.. Charles Washington
moved to lay them on the table, as there
were, he said, errors in them.
Mr.. Ingram moved that the minutes be
adOpted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-23
BLAGDEN SUBDIVISION.
Legal Steps to Require Consideration
Under Highway Act.

A petition for a writ of mandamus
against the Commissioners of the District
was filed today by Attorney VIM. Stone
Albert on behalf of all the owners of land
within the Blagden subdivision to compel
the Commissioners to institute condemna-
tion proceedings for extending the new sys-
tenn of highways through this subdivision.
The petitioners Thomas Blagden, Sill
Imam Blagden, Mrs. Laura s. Blagden,
Harriet S. Mathewson, Arthur Mathewson
and Arthur w. Machen; and they contend
that the Commissioners have wrongfully
refused to commence the condemnation pro-
ceedings.
The petitioners insist that the Blagden
subdivision has been legally existing sub
division since the 9th day of August, 1876
On which date, by the procurement of all of
the proprietors of the land. they caused the
subdivision to be laid out and marked with
Proper boundary stones, showing all the
lots and highways, and also plat of sur
vey to be made, and regularly certified by
VIM. Forsyth, the surveyor, and recorded
in the book of county subdivisions, in &C
tordance with the provisions of the laws in
force at the time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-23

The chair put the question, and there was
a chorus of ayes, and he declared the mo-
ton adopted.
Mr.. Frank Honesty rose to a point of
order. The noes had not, he said, been
called for. Mr.. Holiday called for di-
vision.
Vice President Smith said the call was too
late, the chair had declared the minutes
approved. Mr.. William Tibbs said: I'm the
interest of harmony, and as there seems TO
! be some doubt as to whether or not the noes
We're called for, move the vote be retaken."
Mr.. Ingram hoped that Mr.. TibbS' sug-
gestion would be adopted.
Mr.. Honesty moved that the vote 10y
which the minutes were adopted be recon-
Sidered
This was seconded, and upon vote being
taken, vas defeated by a large majority.
Mr.. Birkiey ard Mr. Honesty spoke in
reference to a reunion of the club. which
has been talked of, whereupon the vice
president said: Il rise to a point Of order.
That this whole business is out of order
President Robinson decided the point well
taken.
constitution and bylaws of the club, which
was complied with.
All other business having been cleared
away, the arrangements for hearing the
| speakers of the evening We're taken up.
! Mr.. Ingram moved to allow each speaker
| ten minutes, hut Mr.. Birkley thought five
| sufficient, except in the case Of the preSi-
| dent, who, he thought, ought to be allowed
| ten minutes. Others suggested that the
| president ought to be allowed to talk as
| long as he pleased.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-23

Pirates was one of the most popular pitch
ers in st. Louis. and would be great card
for that town. 1t is thought that the figure
involved in the deal is close to 100000. He
could clear that amount in two years at st.
Louis easily with the present Cleveland
club.
Manager Diddlebock of the St. Louis
Browns last night said, when shown this
dispatch: THE story is without the slightest
basis. 1t is false in every fact"