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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-09
WANT TOBUY The CAS- WORKS
Judge FlournOy and Col. Marshall Urge
Their Proposition Before Committee.
SUPERINTENDENT KNOWLES FIGURES
Operations of the GaS-Norks Tor the f"st
Three Months Showing 'FRONT.' OF
s32,3sg6s, sPubiic Consumption.
Action Deferred by Committee.

4 joint session Of the Committee on
Light and FINANCE was held in room No.
:. city Hall. az p. NJ yesterday for the
purpose OF considering the question OF
the sale OF lease Of the City Gas Works.
lately referred back 10 them by TIE Coun-
ell for fun investigation and report back
20 the Council.
From the Committee on Light there
were present Messrs Hardwicke Noble.
Tanner Vaughan, WHITE and Starke. ana
from the Finance Committee were Messrs.
o. $. Alien HARRISON. Rountree starke.
zimmerman and liardwickc.
Mr. Starke called the meeting 10 order
and stated the object Of IT, requesting
Mr. W $. Noodson. the clerk. TO read a
letter from Colonel r. G. Marshall and
Judge H. W. Flournoy. who represent
parties who wish 10 buy. or lease. the
city Gas Works. If it is finally decided 10
so dispose OF them.
The letter written 10 Chairman Starke
OF the Joint Committee was read, Colo
mel Marshall and Judge Flournoy being
present and they were invited into the
meeting of the committee. Here is tho
letter:
THE PROPOSITTO..
richmond d.s MilfN 10 l'fi.
Edwin ID. Starke. ESD Chairman Of the
Joint Committee on Light and Finance.
city Council. Richmond. Va.
Dear Sir,-We beg 20 respectfully advise
you that we are prepared 10 submit "a
proposition for tho lease of the city Gas
Works. which We shall do whenever seal
ed proposals may be opened.
THE leasing OF the city Gas Works
IS n matter which interests every citizen
Of Richmond. As SIS We'll known tho
finances Of the city. for tho past few
years have been % matter of concern -
those interested in the welfare OF Rich
mond We believe 10 will be 10 the ad-
vantage OF the citizens 20 ac opt our proc
position The city Will then have a de-
fIite revenue. which 10 doe. rot now enc
JOY. and without the uncertainty incident
TO general business depression.
Having such revenue the necessity for
increasing taxation may bee avoided and
render unnecessary onerous oXactons
from those engaged in business and oarn-
ing their livelihood in the city. il is al-
ways 10 the advantage of a city, 90 at-
tract. rather than rcpel business inter
osts
We address this communication 20 YOU.
an this time as me date is rapidly ape
preaching when the matter may Doe voted
upon 10y the people
VERY respectfully.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-09

Total disbursements. % $50 50 -----
Excess OF receipts over expendi-
lures Ono allowance made for
public consumptlonl ...... so $50 50
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-21
WARREN GOT FIVE YEARS.
Jealous of His Wife, He s1ashed He,
With q RazOr.

Jealous of His Wife, He sIashed Her
With u RasOr.
Amos Warren, the colored man who
nearly succeeded in decapitating his wife,
Annie Warren. with a razor, the It'll of
last November, was sentenced by Chief
Justice Bingham yesterday to FIVE years in
the New Jersey state prison at hard labor.
Warren was convicted last week of as
sault with intent to kill, and the testi-
mony Of the governments witnesses show
ed that he and his wife had separated be-
cause Of his threats, and that on the even
Ing Of the day in question he met her on a
street car in company with man, near
lexington. She refused to return to him,
when he whipped out razor, and dra wing
her to him. slashed her about the head and
neck, inf1icting frightful wounds
his counsel, Mr.. f. Edward Mitchell SUBJ
mftted, In extenuation of the mans offense,
that the crime was due to his intoxication
and insane Jealousy. The court in impos-
ing sentence, told Warren that he had rea-
son to be thankful that he failed to COM
init murder, although his failure was due
not to his intention, but to the woman's
struggles. The chief justice stated that
although Mrs. Warren had asked the court
TO be merciful, he felt that the protection
or society demanded severe sentence
Neither Jealousy nor intoxication justifies
the commission of this or any other crime I"
the judge added. land the sooner people
reailze that the better it will be for every
one. Inc sentence of the court Is that YOU
be confined in the New Jersey state prison
at nard labor for the period of five years
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-21
DISCUSSED THE POETS.
Literary Treat Given by Members OF
the Shakespeare Club.

Literary Treat Given by Members OF
the Shakespeare Club.
An extra public meeting of the Shakes
peare Club was held at the residence OF
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H. Whitaker the evening
of the 18th instant AS is sometimes Gus
tcmary with the club, the regular Shakes
pearean roles were laid aside. and the pro-
auctions of VIM. Morris and H. c. Bunner
ing being memorial one.
DR.. Swami Burnett, personal friend Of
William Morris, read most scholarly and
interesting paper on the life and works of
the poet, and Mr.. ]. H. Whitaker read
some of the best-known and most charm
ing quotations from. the same author.
Mrs. Ada G. Adams happily introduced
Brnner. through an original paper, and
readings and recitations from the works
of both authors were given by Mrs. Gay
Robertson, Miss Thompson, Miss Hertfo-d
Miss White and Messrs. Edwin B. Hay,
John Tweedale. Milo s. Summers, and
other members of the club.
Mrs. Tftcomb,z Miss Edith Hubbard and
Mr.. Geo. A. Provost gave the musical num-
bers. which added to the success of one OF
the most interesting meetings of the sea-
son.
Nearly hundred guests were present
among whom were Mrs. Wales Hubbard
Miss Hubbard, Mrs. A. G. NJ. Provost, Mr.
and Mrs. Hough, Miss Hough, Mr.. and Mrs
Mr.. and Mrs. E. b. Hay, Mrs. Grand al,
Mrs. Hart. Mr. and Mrs. Thornton Carusi
Miss Carusi, Miss Carpenter Mr. and Mrs
C. A. Provost, Mr. and Mrs. H H. Gilfry,
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. A. Myers. Miss E. M
Miles, Mr.. and Mrs. Louis P. Whitaker
Mrs l. R. Bangs. Miss Bangs Miss Deer.
ing, Mrs. Davis, Miss Elizabeth v. Brown
Miss Leayitt and Miss White.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-21
AN EX-POLICEMAN
Arrafgned on Charge of House.
breaking.

Arraigned on Charge of House,
breaking.
Ex-Policeman James E. Pierce, who was
indicted Wednesday for HOUSEKEEPING and
larceny. was arraigned before Chief JUS
tice Bingham in Criminal Court No. 1 this
morning. He pleaded not guilty. stating
that Messrs. Barrett & Niles would repre-
sent him. He will probably be tried some
time next week.
The Indictment charges that Pierce, who
was at the time a member Of the District
police force, stationed in Georgetown, broke
into the storehouse of Helen NJ. Cooke in
Georgetown the Goth of last December with
the intent to rob it of its contents. The
first count alleges that Pierce broke into
and entered the house in the daytime, while
the second count charges that he entered
the house in the night, with the intent to
rob it.
The third count charges that Pierce stole
from Helen NJ. Cooke on the same day three
vases, two tea pots, three pitchers, twelve
plates, two decanters, four finger bowls,
four dishes and afghan, worth in the ag-
gregate $124. The government claims that
the alleged stolen goods, or part Of them,
were found in Pierce's home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-21
AMUsEMENTs,

NATIONAL THEATER.-A large audi
ence was attracted to the National Theater
| last night by the only performance this
week Of Julia Marlowe and Robert Taber's
beautiful scenic production Of Romeo and
Juliet" The work of this couple is well
known in the play and perhaps the scenery
occupied on this occasion little more at
tentton than is ordinarily the case, but it
learned 1t. Every scene was complete pic
ture and the entire six acts were presented
with snoothness that was remarkable;
furthermore, the six acts were over at the
usual hour. Mrs. Taber approaches very
| near the ideal Juliet these days, while Rob-
ert Taber is always convincing and strong.
They were very creditably supported by
Dodson Mitchell, Basset Roe, Frederic Muir
ply, g. w. Arson, Eugene Woodward and
Mrs. Sol Smith. Elwyn Barren's drama
| tization of 'Romola'' will be presented to.
| night for the first time in Washington.
BENEFIT AT THE BIJoU.-The Mckee
Wilson benefit at the Bijou Family Thea
ter last night attracted an audience that
completely filled the lower floor and over
flowed into the gallery. The attaches of
the house are very popular, and the benefit
VIII realize quite sum, which will be
turned over to them. The program was
under the direction of Manager Whitesell
and while rather long was enjoyable Those
who took part in the specialties were Isa-
bel Shelton, a dminutive character artist;
Mary T. Lloyd, recitationst; Chrissie
Sproesser, boy dancer of unusual excel
lence; Byron G. Harlan, tenor: Deltino.
contortionist; Earnestine Gracchetti. an
other small fancy dancer; Miss Bertha
Wood, vocalist; X-Ray Bixley, who is very
clever; Susie HUMPHREYS, child dancer.
and Chas. Mack. One of the features of
the evening the production of THE
Stepping Stones by the author and cast
trained by him. The three parts in the
play were taken acceptably by c. L. L.
Pollock, the author; Mark o. Davis and
Jesse Whsat. A sketch, "Expiation." in
which D. F. Murphy, H. F. Dolan, NJ. A.
Dolan and Miss Cairn Moss had parts,
closed the benefit.
A FIRST OFFENSE.-A number Of the
delegates to the universal postal congress
attended the performance of "A First Of
fense' at the Columbia last night. There
were included in the boxes Robert s.
Hatcher, the American secretary of the
postal congress; Mr.. Heyerdail. postmaster
general of Norway; Mr.. Svendsen, post
master general of Denmark; Mr.. Stoyano-
WITCH postmaster general of Bulgaria; Mr..
Chiardia of the Italian paliament, and Mr..
DelmaH, assistant postmaster general of
Italy. Mr.. Joseph Grismer. representing
William A. Brady. was also present.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-21
Rose Buds Entertain Their Friend,

The members of the Rose Bud Club gave
Fearl Edison, one of it's members, at No.
1I2s New Jersey avenue northwest, Mon
day evening, the 18th instant A large and
appreciative audience enjoyed a well-ren-
dered program, consisting of vocal and in
trumental music, Rotations and a num-
Der of tableaus. Those taking part were
the Misses Cook, Edison, Lyons, Palmer,
Wainwright. Mrs. Lyons and Masters
Cook. McKallor, Robert, Frank and Max
Wainwright.
One of the prettiest tableaus shown was
THE Flower of the Family by Miss Eda
In large basket, trimmed with ivy and
flowers. her tiny head adorned with a
wreath of roses, looked like visitor from
Fairyland.
Other tableaus were the Sleeping Beau
ties, The Prince. "a Rose Bud THE
tie Boy Blue" Simple pS Simon aeH Little title
Jack Homer Before and After Mar
riage," Some of the Johnson Family and
1.-THE Goddess of Liberty"
The vocal selection from Robin Hood,
the Legend of the Chimes" deserves spe-
cial mention, and the boys in Some of the
Johnson Family" created much amuse-
ment.
Among those present were Mr.. and Mrs
McKallor. Mr.. and Mrs. Cook, Mr.. and
Mrs. Edison. Mr.. and Mrs. Wainwright,
Mrs. Riley, Mrs. Edward Shirley, Mr.. Law
son, Mr.. Perkins. the Misses Brown, KEEL
logg, Hughes and LONE Messrs. H. c..
Parker, 7. NJ Wainwright, John Sakeld
and VIM. F. Brashears.
The club will give other entertainments
during the summer months of similar
character.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-21

Az enc AeAito< VI Auc GNehtEk SUM-
I see by The Star of May Is that the
Commissioners have issued regulations 10
forbid splitting in the street cars. This Is
glorious, but wish It had been no smok-
Ing" I think I would rather have the
splitting than the smoking, for you can hold
your dress up and avoid one, but you can
not escape the fumes of a vile cigar pulled
In your face. Last evening got on car No.
16 at 14th and r streets northwest. In the
scat with me sat two young men, seeming
to delight In putting smoke from their nos
trfls and mouths, and just in front of me
sat colored man, also putting his vile
cigar, to the great discomfort of two ladies
who sat in the seat with him. I asked the
conductor how many seats the men were al
lowed for smoking. He said, Three: and
you are in the third" / said, 'All right
but this man in front of me is in the fourth
seat, and his smoking is very disagreeable
viii You please speak to him about it?''
The conductor grumbled something and
walked away. Now, will you answer me
through The Star who is the one to speak
to? If the three last seats in the cars are
Tor smokers, why don't the conductors
have the men sit there. and forbid the wo-
men from interrupting them. 1 hope the
women of Washington. who ride daily In
the summer cars; may find relief through
The Star. SMOKE SUFFERER.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-21
WORK e. 1aIRTY YEARS.


Ann1versary sMee41ng OF Union NJ. e.
ChureA Mite Society.
A very interesting meeting was held Nom
day evening last at sthe residence of Judge
Anson s. Taylor, 400 21st street north
west. it being the thirtieth anniversary Of
the Mite Society oe Union NJ. E. Church.
over one hundred persons were present
: filling the spacious kparlors to overlooking
ana including nearly all Of the charter
members now Itvingi Among those present
were: Rev. J. a. NJ Lemon and Rev. Alex
ander Bielaski. with their wives. the first
named minister former pastor of the
church, and the latter the present pastor.
Letters of regret from DR.. George v. Leech
and DR.. 8. M. Hartsock. also former pas
tors, were read.
The members and friends of the society
were very cordially received by Judge Tay-
ior and his very estimable wife. who, by
their pleasant greeting, made every one
present feel at home Immediately upon en-
tertng the parlors.
The society was called to order by the
president, Mr.. A. Ashley, and after devo-
tional exercises, in which the Rev. Mr.
Lemon offered prayer, the minutes of the
previous meeting were read by the secre-
then read paper giving brief resume of
the work of the society for the past thirty
years.
He referred especially to the earlier his
tory Of thesociety, and to the active work
and zeal of many of it's first members, some
of whom have passed from the labors of
earth to the rest of heaven. Among these
were the Rev. w. T. L. Weech and wife,
Rev. E. D. Owen and wife, Rev. DIR. j. c.
Hagey and Rev. Samuel Shannon.
He stated that the society illustrates how
much can be accomplished by the contribu-
ton of small sums of money.
The dues from each member were ten
cents per month. and this, with the receipts
of an occasional entertainment, had
amounted in thirty years to $5,331.S4. which
had been expended in furnishing the par
sonage, repairing and improving the build
ing and in aiding the stewards OCCASION
ally in meeting balances due the pastor.
The first officers of the society were:
VIM. H. Womersley, president; A. Ashley,
secretary, and Mrs. Clara Dohnea, treas
uTer. The. present officers are: A. Ashley,
president; Mrs. Libbie .McGlue. vice presi,-
dent; Mrs. Mary Parker, secretary, and
Mrs. A. Ashley. treasurer; Mrs. b. F. Moi
felt and Mrs. c. c. Hilton, disbursing COM
mittee.
After brief but much enjoyed program
of music and Rotations, refreshments were
served, and after an hour of pleasant con-
versation the society adjourned. all present
expressing themselves as having spent
very pleasant evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-21
MET THE GRAND OFFICERS.
Social Meeting of Mt. Pleasant Odd
Fellows and Their Friends.

Social Meeting of Mt. Pleasant Odd
Fellows and Their Friends.
Last Tuesday evening, Mt. Pleasant Lodge.
No. g. ]. o. o. F., furnished a splendid
entertainment for its members and many
friends, at it's hall. No. 1918 14th street
northwest, the occasion being the semi
GERS. The hall was tastefully decorated
the entrance, being Illuminated with Chi
nese lanterns, seemed particularly tnvit-
ing.
The lodge officers met at pm, dispatch
ed It's routine business. and opened the
hall to receive their friends. who came
later. Before 8 pm. the hall was filled
with ladies and gentlemen.
After prayer by Rev. F. A. Sitter, the
following program was rendered: Quintet
zithers. mandolin and guitars, Prof. NJ.
UlInlan, director; recitation, Miss Lola
Ames: violin solo, Miss F. Bliss; soprano
solo, Miss Ella Lawrenson: violin solo, Mr..
VIM. II. Sholz: vocal duet, Miss Addie Mel
choir and Miss Bessie Walport; recitation,
Mr. Finley 3. Hayes; tenor solo. Mr.. Cur
It's Isinger; character song, Miss Isabelle
Shelton, accompanied by Miss Mary Boss
graphophone selections. Mr.. Clark.
The program was most pleasing through
cut. each participant provoking rounds Of
applause. When these features were con-
cluded. refreshments were served in
abundance. The ladies were present in
great numbers, which Is always appreciate
ed on occasions OF this kind.
The lodge has had such success with this
and its previous entertainments, that It has
meeting year especially for the ladies',
who seem SO anxious to learn why their
husbands. fathers and brothers stay out at
nights.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-21
pension once FERMENTATION.


The employees of the certificate division
Of the pension office yesterday morning
presented to Mr.. John Mclean Lipscomh
q handsome gold finger ring set with an
almandine, accompanied by an address
the occasion being 1.-The severance Of his
connection withs the bureau as chief OF
that division.
The address was read and the presenta-
ton made by Nh. n. B. Johnston, assist
ant chief of the division. 1t expressed the
high esteem in which Mr.. Lipscomb was
held by all the CLERKS in the division over
which he presided for the past four years.
In his reply Ne. Lpscomb acknowledged
the, handsome compliment paid him. and
said he felt fiatfered by the kindly words
expressive Of the appreciation of his SER
vices He added1that he had endeayored ia
perform his duties conscientiously and i'm
partially, and he fat gratified to know
that his efforts had met with such uniyer-
sal approval
The handsome and valuable ring. he said
which he gratefully received. would be
priced and treasured by him, not so much
for Its intrinsic worth as for it's office az
q remembrancer Of the donors. the spirit
which prompted the testimonial and a me
mento Of the happy relations which he'd
always been his while associated with the
clerks OF the certificate division. :
The testimonial to Mr.. Lipscomh was
subscribed to by nearly all Of the eighty
1--WE employees Of his division. ana many
who had been transferred from that diyis-
lon participated when they learned that
such movement was on foot.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-21
A Home for the President.
To the Editor Of The Evening Star:


Relative to discussion in last nights Star
about enlargement of the White House,
&c, beg to suggest the building of resi-
dence for the President in park Ito be
condemned for the purpose) on the bluff at
the head of 18th street. Put the mansion
on the line of the street, looking down to-
ward the present White House, which
would become the Presidents Office and
surround it by handsome park, about
which Executive avenue Q6th street, could
divide In rectangular or circular streets, as
it does about Lafayette Square and the
White Lot, uniting further north, and con-
tinuing out to the District line, as already
planned. This seems to be the ideal site.
Another fine site would be the beautiful
square between Florida avenue, 18th street
and Columbia road; between U and 8
Omitted States) and 10Th and 21st (cen-
turies)! But this site is not SO well located
as regards the symmetry of the plan of the
city. The more one thinks of the first plan
the more strongly it appeals to the i'm
agination. Ell.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-21
HeId a specinI Meetinr.

A special meeting of the interstate COM
merce commission was held in this city
yesterday for the purpose of hearing any
additional evidence that might be offered
in the long-pending complaint of the New
York produce exchange against the rail-
road companies composing the Joint Traf-
f1c Association. in the matter of rates for
the carrying Of grain between Chicago and
Atlantic coast ports.
A member of the commission stated that
no testimony Of Importance was offered,
all the material points being covered al
the previous hearings in New York and
Philadelphia. The commission decided to
postpone further consideration of the case
until June 3d. when 1t will meet to hear
the arguments Of counsel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-21

Ihere was large and an enthusiastic
audiehce assembled at Odd Fellows Hail.
ith street, Wednesday night, to hear Dr.
mos j. Jones deliver his beautiful lecture
on the story of Ben Hur, Tale of the
CHRIST \ very pleasing feature of the
lecture was the rendition of the Chariot
Race" by Miss Margaret l.. Linton. which
was given with powerful dramatic effect
and was met with well-merited apprecia-
ton The musical numbers which were
contributed by Mr.. Charles F. Roberts
also added much to the enjoyment of this
famous lecture. Mrs. /. Birch ACCOMPANIED
the soloist in her usual finished manner
The entertainment was under the auspices
OF Friendship Lodge, No. T. /. o. o. F.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-21

Steamer Manchester for Mount Vernon
and Marshall Hall at 10 a. m. and 2:30 pm.
Steamer Norfolk for Norfolk and Fortress
Monroe at d. m.
Trains leave 131s street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Mount Vernon at $50, 1905, II
am. and 1905. us. 2:o5. 3. and 4:15 pm.
Trains leave 49, street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Arlington hourly from a m.
TO 5 pm.
Steamer Wakefield for Colonial Beach and
river landings at am.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-21
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUsEMENTS TONIGHT.

Acedemy of Music.-"The Golden Giant"
Columbia Theater.-Columbia Stock Com
pany in "a First Onense."
Grand Opera House.-The Buckler and
Butler Stock Company in Our Boys.
kernan's Lyceum Tneater.-Zero Bur-
lesque Company and Robert FitZsimmons-
Lafayette Square Opera House.-"Car-
men
New National Theater--Julia Marlowe
and Robert Taber In "Romola-"
Willard HaIl.-Exhibition of the Bio
graph
National Rifles Arnory-May carnival
and exhibition of fancy dancing by the
pupils of Miss Cora b. Shreve.
NJ E. Church, 18th and r streets north
west.-Dramatic recital by Miss F. r. Has
kell.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-21
Mr.. Rakemnnn'. Pupils, Must,

Mr.. Herman C. Rakemanns violin pupils
gave their annual recital at the Church of
Our Father Wednesday night before
large and appreciative audience. The pro-
gram was one of unusual excellence and
each number earned the hearty applause
that was bestowed upon 1t. There were
several concerted numbers for violins, the
"Tannhauser" march and an octet. by Mer-
cadante. being the most praiseworthy efforts
The accompanies of the evening were Mrs
Bowen. Miss Fassett and Mr.. Henry Kan
der y number of the soloists were re-
warded with floral tributes and the work
of each one who took part showed the care
tul STUDY that had been devoted to his or
her work. Those who took part were Miss
Crook Miss Swan, Miss Clements Miss
Lieber. Miss Smith, Mr. Bronson, Miss
Mauro. Miss Graves, Miss Chittenden, Miss
Bailey and Mr. Brooke Amiss
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-21
NOT RECEIVED.
Murderer GOrdy Has Not Reimburse
Miss Brown.

Murderer GOrdy Has Not Reimbursed
Miss Brown.
Miss Lizzie Brown, who was swindled to
the extent of $3.50 by James M. Gordy, who
is under sentence of death at Georgetown,
Del. for the murder of his wife. called at
police headquarters this morning and told
the detectives that she had not yet received
a response to the letter which she sent to
him some days ago. The detectives think
the letter will not be answered, and that
Miss Brown will never get her money from
the murderer, for If he had any money they
think he has paid it to lawyers. Gordy
confessed in an interview the other day
that he had committed an offense here, and
said that when arrested for the murder, he
ran because he thought he was wanted
here.