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Evening star., 1896-10-16
RECEIVER ASKED FOR.

Baltimore City Portion Of the COlum-
bia and Maryland Electric Railway.
Judge Dennis. in the city court at Balti-
more. yesterday signed an order requiring
the Edmondson Avenue, Catonsville and
Ellicott City Electric Railw Company to
show cause. on or before the 9th instant,
why a receiver should not be appointed for
the corporation.
The company named Is the owner of that
part Of the proposed Columbia and Mary
land electric railway which lies in the city
Of Baltimore, and the receiver is asked for
that portion of the prope
Tie plaintiffs who institu,- the suit out
Of which the present proceedings have
grown state that they own seven shares of
stock of the road, and allege 1.-The illegal
transfer of the stocks and bonds of the
railway company to the Maryland Con-
struction Company. which was to build the
road; also that the physical condition of
plorable state, many Of the streets and
roads over which it passes being torn up
and practically impossible, and for miles
the tracks being only partially laid; that
the property is bound to deteriorate enor-
m ousy in value unless prompt steps are
taken to preserve it before the approach of
winter, and that the company is hopelessly
insolvent."
The officers Of the company denied that it
Is insolvent and assert that the work on
the line will be resumed as soon as the af-
arranged, and the reason that work has
been suspended was because the bonds
could not be sold except at great sacrifice
at this time.
Evening star., 1896-10-16
The Carroll Institute oEch..t-n

The Carroll Institute Orchestra gave its
annual fall concert at the club house on
10th street near K street last night before
large and arpreciative audience The
orchestra has been hard at work for some
time preparing for the occasion, and the
music rendered last night showed the re-
suit of careful study and training. Among
the numbers rendered were Leutner's "Fes-
tival Overture Lumbye's fantasie,
"Traumbilder.' and a number called the
"Madrids," as well as a new march by the
conductor of the orchestra, Mr.. Ben. Jcd-
son. The orchestra vas assisted by sew
eral well-known amusement purveyors.
who gave program well worth the
patronage bestowed upon 1t. Harry Leigh
gave humorous monoogue, the Carroll
Institute Quartet, consisting Of Messrs
Kaiser, Hensey, Moore and Myers rem
dered vocal selections, and Mr.. Charles
Myers sang Pinsuttrs Queen of the Earth
In excellent VOICE. The Madrids, consist
Ing Of Messrs. JudSon, Holmes, Gailaher
and Yundt, gave several selections In their
own charming manner, and Miss Alice
Judson gave a soprano solo In good style
F. A. Eckstein contributed a either solo,
ana this closed the musical part of the
program. Dancing was then commenced
and lasted until a late hour, the affair de-
veloping Into a sort of reception. The
new officers of tho orchestra are as fol-
lows: President, w. II. Lepley; vice presi-
dent, o. L. Wolfs.eincr; secretary, Dr. w,
E. Dieffenderfer; treasurer w. S. McCar-
thy; librarian, Thomas Urban, and musical
director, Benjamin Judson.
Evening star., 1896-10-16
Benefit for Mr.. Harry Fisk.

A testimonial benefit will be rendered by
the managers of the various theaters in
this city next Friday afternoon, October
%. to Mr.. Harry c. Fisk, the associate Of
Mr.. Albaugh last year in the management
of the Lafayette Square Opera House. Mr.
Fisk has been for twenty-five years in the
profession. For twelve years he was asso-
ciated with Mr.. Albaugh in the manage
ment of Albaughs Grand Opera House,
and when the latter took the management
Of the Lafayette Mr.. Fisk accompanied
him. Mr.. Fisk has been a sufferer for
nearly two years from rheumatism and
consumption, and his ailments are so far
advanced as to keep him confined to his
bed. He was always a favorite with the
theater-going public, and his generosity
and geniality were proverbs with the fire.
quenters Of the play houses In this city
The benefit will take place at the Lafayette
1heater, and the program will be made ur
from the attractions appearing at the vari.
Gus houses during the week. Selections
will be given from Coon Hollow" 1.-The
Sunshine Of Paradise Alley" the company
with Loie Fuller. Webers Olympia" !"
When London Sleeps and "A Bunch OF
Keys" and the performance, it is prom
ised, will be well worth whatever patron.
age may be bestowed upon it, from an
artistic point of view, as well as on account
Of the object for which it is to be given.
Evening star., 1896-10-16
BOARD OF TRADE.
Business Transacted mt the Directors
Meeting Yesterday.

Business TrRnSacted mt the D1rectOrH
Meeting Yesterday.
At a meeting of the board of directors
of the board of trade yesterday Mr.. George
H. Harries was elected Il member Of the
board to fill the vacancy caused by the
resignation of Mr.. Samuel E. Wheatlcy,
which was made some time ago. Mr.. Arch
ibald Greenlees was elected in place Of Mr..
Charles c. Glover, who resigned, as he
stated, because his duties at the bank re-
quired all his time. Mr.. G. Taylor Wade
was elected a member of the board Of
trade.
1t was decided to follow the plan adopted
at the last annual meeting, whereby the
Chairmen of all committees make a report
in writing to the president OF the board
prior to the annual meeting, and he will
embody such reports, or synopsis Of
them. in his report.
The annual meeting will he held Novem-
Der 8. when board Of directors will be
elected, and that body will elect officers
for the ensuing year.
The directors were invited by the ad-
visory board Of trustees of the Philadel-
phia Museum, an institution which will
exhibit perpetually all classes Of business
from all countries, to appoint two men,
bers Of the Washington board Of trade
as additional trustees to the museum ad-
visory board. The directors accepted the
invitation and appointed S. w. Woodward
and Charles ]. Bell as such trustees.
Evening star., 1896-10-16

be re-erected: estimated cost. .. chargeable
to appropriation for street lighting.
That 100 feet Of 12-inch sewer and nne
manhole be constructed In north aide Of
n street between 9Th and 9th streets
southeast; estimated cost. $500, chargeable
to appropriation for main and pipe sewers.
That 40 feet Of 15-inch sewer and r.
inch sewer be constructed In the east side
Of 85th street northwest between u street
and the public school, to be carried to the
north line Of the school lot: estimated cost,
1924. chargeable to appropriation for main
and pipe sewers.
That sewer be laid In west side Of 18th
street southeast between A and East Capt.
tol streets, under the permit system; esti-
mated cost $40.
That cement sidewalk be laid in front of
1147 street northwest. under the pro-
visions of the permit system; estimated
cost. 5000.
That cement sidewalk be laid on Yale
street in front Of numbers 1300-5-7-11-
13-15-17 and 1919. under the provisions Of
the permit system; estimated cost, $133.2S.
That 430 feet Of 4-inch main be laid in
the alleys in southeastern part Of square
ZIG: estimated cost, 1887.
Evening star., 1896-10-16
CITY AND DISTRICT.
CONDENSED LOCALS,

Mr. B. c. Stout of the firm of Cochran &
Stout died yesterday, after a brief illness
from an attack OF typhoid fever.
Hundreds of wheelrnen took advantage
of the moonlight last night, and took runs
over the concrete pavements and county
roads. If there was any scorchng done II
was not done In presence of the bicycle
squad. Only one arrest was made, the vic
tim being Orvila Van Dusen. He had no
light on his wheel, and this infraction OF
the law cost him s.
William Waller, colored twenty-three
years old. was doing mild piece of scorch-
ing on pennsylvania avenue this morning
and Policeman Estes of the bicycle squad
arrested him. The officer overlooked the
scorching. but, as William had no bell he
Court
Six young men who are fond of dancing
Were witnesses in the Police Court today In
the dancing school case of Charles Kl;nger
The charge was that he gave an unlicensed
entertainment last Thursday night When
II was explained that a charge of 25 cents
was made only for instructions in dancing
the court decided that the law had not
been violated.
Erastus Green the coIored man sa,
fenced to Jail some days ago for the theft
OF copies of the Revised Statutes from the
HOUSE library. has been convicted on an
oth- charge and fined 81 or thirty davs
U Dade and George Bowie. coIored
ALLEGED participants in the row in which
William Ranks was cut and seriously in
Jured saturday night. us published in Mon
oay S Star, have been arrested by Police
men Evans and Mcdonald. They will be
uied when Banks is able TO appear
ring wan, who keeps laundry at 4O1
h street northwest, complained to the DO
nee thls morning that sneak thief stole 81
from the room in rear of his laundry yes-
terday. '
Liberty bicycle, No. 7G1, belonging to
b Angie. was stolen last night from in
frSnt of 515 9th street northwest
Grant Garland. colored. twenty-eight
years old, was taken sick on the street
near pennsylvania avenue and Goth street
about o'clock Yesterday afternoon. The
SICK man, who lives at 1103 E street was
sent to the Emergency Hospital for treat
uent-
Yesterday afternoon No. 7 engine conn.,
pahy was called out on local to the house
oi 'harI0tte Ringold. No. 1854 West alley
An overheated gasoline stove caused tbe
nre, but no damage was done
"A sinaII colored boy named Andrew Nc
Donald was before Judge Miller TODAY
cnarsed with stealing a newspaper from a
front door. HIS defense was that he was
given the paper by another boy. who took
It, A fine of 81 was imposed
Evening star., 1896-10-16
INTRODUCED TO ROAST OYSTERS
veterans Visit MarAhall Hall. and
Have a Go6A TIE. >. -.-.-

veterans Visit MarAhall Hall. and
Have a GoSA TIE. = -..
The Union Veteran Legion excursion to
Mt. Vernon and MARSHALL 'Halle YESTERDAY
afternoon was highly enjoyedeby the thou
sand or more gentlemen and ladies' who
participated. About two hundred of the
excursionists visited the tomb of Washing
ton AID then took the electric cars back to
this city, but the remainder proceeded on
the Manchester to Marshall Hall, where a
luscious feast OF roast oysters had been
prepared in anticipation Of their coming.
The preparation of the oyster in this form
was novelty 20 most of the excursion
lists, and ticKled their appetites to a super
1ative degree. No formal program was
followed. but pleasant feature Of the
excursion was the reception held at the
mansion by the ladies who accompanied
the party.
A number Of the members of the Legion
went down to Fredericksburg last night
and will spend the day visiting the battle
fields In that vicinity. A number of others
made the same trip this morning and will
return tomorrow night.
Evening star., 1896-10-16

A Attempt to Satisfy q Judxnent on
=. and O. Pr0pertv

A Attempt to Satisfy q Judxment on
=. and o. Property.
A decision was rendered yesterday in one
OF the courts In Baltimore city. in favor of
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company.
enst neo II been Of an opposite char
ectef, would have had the effect of stop.
ping the operations Of the B. and o. be-
tween Washington and New York.
The case involved the release or sale of
property levied on by the sheriff of Bal.
ttmore to satisfy . Judgment obtained by
Ar. Charles c. AcColgan against the Belt
Line Railroad Company. Mr.. McColgan
sued the latter for damages to his property
alleged to have been sustained in the con.
struction Of the road, and secured a judg.
rent for between 5000 and $4,000. The
company appealed the case but the verdict
of the jury In the court below was affirmed
by the court Of appeals at Annapolis.
After waiting for several months for the
company to pay the amount Of the judg-
ment and interest thereon, and they hav.
ing failed to do so. Mr.. McColsan levied on
twenty-four lots Of ground belonging to the
company and the sheriff advertised them
for SALE As the lots were a part of the
right Of way of the railroad company. and
we're vital to the operations Of the road
the company went into court and secured
q temporary Injunction restraining the
sheriff from selling the property.
Later the case was fully argued before
Judge Dennis, who had granted the tenn
pc rary order, and yesterday he announced
that he had concluded to make the injunc-
ton perpetual.
In making his decision Judge Dennis
stated that he based his opinion upon the
case OF Brady VS.. the Chesapeake and Ohio
Canal. in Is Maryland. in which case
Chief Judge Alvey Of the court of appeals
held that. from the nature of the prop.
erty, Its location and connection with the
canal, and the use heretofore made of II
ne could not hesitate to conclude that the
property levied upon was needed and es.
sential to the operation Of the canal, and.
therefore. that an execution against II
could not lie." ~
1T was not the court said, "a question
whether the property was absolutely neces.
sary or indispensable to the operation of
the work, but whether 1t had been used or
OF nature to be Of practical use in operat-
After announcing his decision, Judge
Dennis remarked to the counsel for the
plaintiff that the decision was a hard one
and intimated that the railroad company
upon. ie'e'
To this the reply was made that the
trouble seemed to be, SO far as that was
concerned. that there was no one ownine
the railroad.
Evening star., 1896-10-16
The Royal Arcanum,

capital Council. Royal Arcanum, held
quite a largely attended and enthusiastic
meeting wednesday night at its hall, 5th
ahc u streets northwest. Regent jacob
IN the chair. This council is in a very
fiourishing condition: has 29e members
TWO applicants were initiated Wednesday
night. and two propositions for membensbir
were brought In. Mr.. Eynon, the grand re.
gent OF the District, delivered an address
speaking of the growth of this fraternal
Orsanization. Mr.. Isaac Cans, Mr.. Wolf
addresses. Capital Council when IT reach.
es Its 800 mark. which, from all appear
ances VIII be soon, will fittingly celebrate
the event. 'e
Evening star., 1896-10-16
NAVY YARD DnlckIAYrns.


An Of9aA1sati0n to He Formed AAona
the Plastersfs.
Tho committee Of the Central Labor
Union. Aessrs. Milford r. 6pohn, william
Weber and Andrew Lewis, who were re-
quested to call ON the Secretary Of the
Navy and ask him to direct that all the
bricklayers now at work in the Washing
ton navy yard be paid a per day instead
OF, a. is the case In some instances, Of q
portion Of them being paid $s7s per day.
did SO yesterday. They were unable to see
Secretary Herbert on account Of his being
engaged with various Official matters.
The committee. however. saw Mr.. Her
berts private secretary and explained to
him the object Of their visit. The secretary
informed the committee that the classifica-
ton OF the men In the navy yard and the
reduced wages paid were strictly In accord
ance with the regulations as promulgated
stated that 1t had been the method employ
ed IN the navy yard for the last four years
He requested the committee to send q
written statement to the Secretary, and
assured the committee that 1t would re-
ceive the careful attention Of that official
The matter will be brought to the at
tention OF the Central Labor Union at its
next meeting, when the official statement
the part of the union against the practice
complained Of will also be forwarded.
Mr.. w. F. Weber, organizer for the Gen.
trail Labor Union and American Federation
Of Labor. has completed arrangements for
the organization Sunday next Of q trade
union organization composed Of plasterers.
which will be known as the Plastere.s
Protective Association.
Already over seventy members of that
craft have signified their intention to mite
with the association. and among them are
the employees of several Of the largest con-
Germs in Washington.
They will be organized under a charter
Issued by the American Federation Of La
bor, and will be afhliated with the Build
ing Trades Council and Central Labor
Union.
The regular weekly meeting Of District
Assembly No. 66 Knights Of Labor. was
held last evening. The only business OF
importance announced after the meeting
as having been transacted was the hear
ing Of q report from Painters Assembly
that arrangements had been made for the
employment Of union painters on the Co.
lunhia. Theafar
Evening star., 1896-10-16
High school ReYielY.

The initial number Of the High School
Review. the official organ OF the Central
High School. for the present school year
made iis appearance yesterday. The paper
Is handsomely illustrated. and Is a credit to
the publishers and editors. The stan In
eiudes the following: Mr.. u. II. Upton, pub
nsher ". ~. liatt. 'yI. editor: assisted by
EliEabsth %. Davis. ~: y. F. Coffin. 10:
W q. stuart. ". Ethel Sissby, 'n, and
D. i. Dofner. 90. alumni editor The bust
n-sH STAN is composed Of A. II. McCrum.
V ". hhipe. 10; =. L. karpeleS 'ps
and W. u. Harvey. %.
Evening star., 1896-10-16
COAL. COAL

II you wunt the genuine Lee White Ash
Coal go to John Kennedy, anG you will get
IL clean and =. 40 to the ton. The coal barons
VIII tell you that you will not get good COAL
or that you may get light weight. Pay no at
tentfon to them They don't know any bet
Ter. or they are trying to bluff you. / give
any one buying coal from me the privilege
OF having 1t weighed 1 don't have to run
down my competitors to sell my coal. Drop
me a postal or telephone me for prices If
you want to save money. JOHN KEN
NEDY. main yard. 4th and F ne: offices,
1855 NV; depot and mill, South Capitol
and K SITS.
Evening star., 1896-10-16
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Macalester for Mount Vernon,
Marshall Hall and intermediate landings at
10 am.
Steamer Newport News for Norfolk and
Fortress Monroe at pm
Steamer Arrowsmith for Piney Point and
river landings at 6 pm.
Steamer Wakefield for Colonial Beach and
r.ver landings at am
Evening star., 1896-10-16

The fund of $4,000 raised by the Ancient
Order Of Hibernians throughout the United
States to endow the chair of Celtic 1itera-
trre at the Catholic University at Wash
ington, D. c., will be presented to the
trustees at the institution next Wednesday
afternoon at 4 o'clock. That day the arch
bishops, bishops and laymen who have the
management Of the affairs Of the university
will hold their annual meeting, and at its
conclusion President OConnor of Savan-
nah, Ca, will, in behalf of the order of Hi
bernians, hand over the check for the
money. He will be accompanied by other
national officers and directors of the order
Evening star., 1896-10-16
Mckin1ey-Hobnrt-Mudd Club.

The McKinley-Hobart-Mudd Campaign
Club met Wednesday night at the Palo
Alto Hotel, Bladensburg, with ninety-six
members present. President Garges called
the meeting to order. Speeches were made
by Mr.. Jos. A. Blundon, Mr.. Burchfield,
Mr.. Wilson and President Garges. Arrange
ments were completed for the ratification
meeting to be held in Bladensburg on Oc-
tober 21. Mr.. Frank B. Metzerott will be
chairman. A committee was. appointed to
make arrangements for receiving the re-
turns on election nightaat the Palo Alto
Hotel. Bladensburg.
Evening star., 1896-10-16
VIII of DR.. wadsyvorth.

The will of the late Hiram Nicholas
Wadsworth. dated May II. 1893. and filed
yesterday afternoon. names his widow.
Mary E. Wadsworth. as executrix, and
makes her sole beneficiary The testator
explains that he has provided for the chill
dren by transferring to Mrs. Wadsworth a
life insurance policy In trust for them
Evening star., 1896-10-16
Central High School Lecture.

A lecture on Armenian customs and
habits was delivered yesterday afternoon
before the third and fourth year classes of
the Central High School by DIR. Strapon
Rounly. native of Armenia. The speak
er was introduced by DIR. F. r. Lane, the
director OF the high schools, while appro-
priate remarks were made by Mr.. W. B.
Powell. the superintendent of public
schools.
Dr. Roumly. in interesting way de-
scribed the topography of Armenia, the
customs in regard to marriages and
funerals, and also described the schools,
Evening star., 1896-10-16
Ladies' S3 Well-Wearfng Shoes, $3.50.
All the new shapes An excellent shoe
for the money. Hoover & Snyder's, 1911 f
street.-Advt.
A Southern Railway Road.

The plan for the reorganization of what
Is popularity known as the ''Monon" route,
one of the latest acquisitions Of the South
ern Railway Company, in pursuance OF
the policy of establishing harmonious rela-
tions between all the various railway lines
with which that company transacts busi-
ness. has been completed and has just been
made public.
1t will be remembered that the Monon
went into the hands Of receivers a few
weeks ago.
About the same time, however, 1t became
known that the Southern Railway Company
had secured control of the stock of the
Kentucky and Indiana bridge across the
Ohio river between Louisville, KY, and
New Albany, Ind, which gave 1t the
key to the situation, while the fact that the
Morgan syndicate or its friends were large
holders Of Monon stock made the securing
of the latter by them and its practical az
filiation with the Southern a project that
was In every way desirable, and gives the
Morgan system an additional line to and
from Chicago and the south besides that 1t
will soon have via the Flint and Pere Mar
quette and Columbus, Hooking Valley and
Toledo roads.
Through it's own lines and over those
of friendly connections the Southern Rail-
way Company already reaches Louisville,
and by COZ trolling the Louisville, New AL
bany and Chicago "Monons' it's trains can
be run directly from New Orleans via At
lanta to Chicago and Michigan City, and
opening up to 1t a magnificent field which
1t has not heretofore enjoyed.
Evening star., 1896-10-16
Central Union Mission Series.

Christian Endeavorers and Epworth
Leaguers had charge of last nights meet
ing at the Central Union Mission in the
series of services preliminary to the cele-
bration of the twelfth anniversary Of that
institution. Mr.. Percy 8. Foster was in
charge. and he also presided at the organ
and directed the singing, himself rendering
a solo during the exercises. President
Miles NJ. Shand Of the Christian Endeavor
Union delivered the opening address on the
nature and extent Of Christian Endeavor
effort in the District. Recording Secretary
Frank G. Israel of the Epworth League
made a brief talk in the absence of Presi-
dent F. E. Tasker. Several others Of the
audience, including mission workers. made
remarks. The meeting was brought to a
close with testimonial service.
Tonight the first and second converts of
the mission, Mr.. p. B. Sweeny and Mrs. I.
the exercises. which promise to be Of es-
pecial interest.
Evening star., 1896-10-16
Griffin Was Fined.

In the Police Court yesterday afternoon
Judge Miller heard the case of George M.
Griffin, the street car man who was charged
with having assaulted William F. Mills. a
passenger, on the 10Th of September. The
facts were fully published in The Star at
the time the assault was committed Gr1f-
fin was deemed guilty of the charge and
was fined SO and costs. The costs amount
ed to 1915. He paid the fine.
Evening star., 1896-10-16
Rea. Estate at Auction.

Messrs. Ratcliffe. Sutton & Co., auction
eers. sold at public sale yesterday lot 8s,
square 1872, improved by three-story and
basement brick house, No. 1726 18th street
northwest, to Redwood Vandegrift for
s. 100: also alley lots n. q and "a. square
l02. improved by brick stable. to John T.
Arms for "a. 100.
M. B. Latimer & Co., auctioneers sold
yesterday at public sale the three-story
brick residence 1926 10th street to Cor
nelius ]. Cusack for 81. 7.125.
Evening star., 1896-10-16
Reduced Rates to BattIeaelds via II.
and O.

On account U.V.L. Encampment tickets
will be sold at rate one fare for the round
trip from Washington to adjacent battle
fields on It's line. including Luray and
Natural Bridge. Oct. 18th TO 18th, good TO
return until 25th. inclusive.-Adyt
Evening star., 1896-10-16
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Academy of Music.-Wiiliam Barry in
THE Rising Generation"
Bjou Theater.-"Peck's Bad Boy
Grand Opera House.-"A Pair Of Jacks"
kernan's Lyceum Theater.-'The South
Before the War"
Lafayette Square Opera House.-May Ir-
win in The Widow Jones'"
New National Theater.-Hoyts "A Tenn
ptrance Town"