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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-29
THE COURTS.

Equity Court No. 1-Justice Cole
In re Matilda Mack. Bernard w. Burch
and VIM. H. II. st. John; ipquisitions in
testimony before R. New ton Donaldson, ex-
amner, ordered taken. Bradshaw agt Dis
trict of Columbia; cloud removed and taxes
cancelled. Leftwich agt. Leftwich; rule on
defendant returnable January IA, granted.
Circuit Court No. 1-Justice Cole
Reiners agt. Washington and Georgetown
Railroad Company; verdict for plaintiff for
$40 Worthington agt. Hughes: leave to
file additional replcations. Puliam agt.
District of Columbia; motion for new trial
overruled and Judgment. Solomon agt.
to amend their returns, if they so desire,
upon executions mentioned in petition.
Syndicat agt. Durfee; demurrer to plain
tif5 replication overruled. National Capt.
tai Bank agt. Browning: motion to strike
out bill of exceptions: court declines 20
act, not having jurisdiction. Winter agt.
Mansfield; non suit.
Criminal Court No. 2-Justice Bradley.
United States agt VIM. Chase; larceny;
sentence. New Jersey state prison for two
years. United States agt. Frances Butler;
larceny from the person: sentence, New
Jersey state prison for three years. United
States agt. Henry Lewis; petit larceny;
sentence, Jail, one day after expiration of
Police Court sentence. United States agt.
Cato Bray and Isaiah Price; larceny from
the person; sentence, New Jersey state
prison for three years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-29
Langley VIII Again Run.

]. w. Langley Of Prestonsburg, KY, Is
spending a few days in Washington, shak-
ing hands with old friends and acquaint-
ances. Mr.. Langley is one of the blue grass
states rising young lawyers. Dor four
years prior to 1895 he was member Of the
board Of pension appeals In this city. In
1895 the republicans of the tenth congress
sional district of Kentucky nominated him
for representative. and he succeeded in re-
ducing the democratic majority to mere
bagatelle. Since then he has been practic-
ing law at Prestonsburg. The republicans
of his district swear by him, and they have
already signified their intention of having
him again on the ticket for Congress next
fall.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-29

Weather conditions and general forecast:
The storm has moved from Assiniboia to
Lake Superior. increasing in intensity, and
has caused light snow IN the lake regions.
A ridge Of high pressure extends from the
Gulf of Saint Lawrence to the middle Gulf
of Mexico, ard from thence to the north
Pacific coast.
The temperature has remained nearly
stationary in the Atlantic and gulf states
and to the west of the Rocky mountains,
and has risen elsewhere.
Increasing Goodness, with light snow
and warmer weather, may be expected In
New England and the lower lake region,
threatening weather and warmer in the
middle Atlantic states. and fair and warm
err in the south Atlantic and gulf states.
Tide Table.
Today-Low tide, GIG am and $3.50 pm. !;
high tide, 1920 pm.
Tomorrow-Low tide, 7:04 am. and 1854
p M; high tide, 1851 am. and Ill pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-29

Non-Suit Entered, but New Suit to DC
Filed.

In keeping with the recent ruling of the
Court of Appeals, Mary Sanders Winter,
the actress. and her husband, Percy Win
ter, today, in Circuit Court No. /, entered
.'non-suit'' in the case in which it was
sought to recover from Richard Mansfield,
the actor, money claimed to be due Mrs.
Winter as salary for services under a con-
tract.
By it's recent ruling the Court of Appeals
declined to compel the lower court to order
Mr. Mansfield to show cause why judg-
ment should not be rendered. as asked.
The history of prior proceedings has been
already printed in The Star.
MIR. Mansfield will play an engagement in
this city next week. and 1t is understood
another suit will be instituted by Mrs. Win
ter, now that the entire time covered by
the contract referred to has expired.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-29
Arrnigned for shopIifting.

Mary Kech, neatly appareled middle
aged woman, who is said to have a brother
in one of the departments. was today ar
raigned before Judge Kimball on the charge
of stealing five handkerchiefs, valued at
81, from the Palais Royal. and three cary
ing knives and forks, valued at $3.50, from
Dulin & Marvin. The accused asked for a
jury trial and was released in $500 bail to
appear when wanted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-29
MRS. BASSETTS FUNERAL,
Lust Rites Over Her Remains to DC
cur Tomorrow.


Funeral services over the remains of Mrs.
Alkaline V. Bassett, widow of Isaac
Bassett whose sudden death was an
nounced in yesterdays Star. will be held
tomorrow afternoon at > o'clock from her
late residence, No. IS I'd street northeast.
Rev. Mr.. Luccock of the Metropolitan Pres
byteran Church will officiate at the serv-
ices, and interment will be made at Con-
gressional cemetery.
The death of Mrs. Bassett occurred on
the fifty-nnth anniversary of her wedding
She will be mourned by great number of
acquaintance and will be missed in church
circles, where she has figured SO conspicu-
ouSly in all charitable work. She was
greatly beloved by her friends and highly
respected by all who knew her and were
acquainted with her good deeds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-29
The Sun md NIaan,
The City Light

Ioday-Sun rises, 7:l9; sun sets, 4:46.
Moon sets, IL 81 pm
Tomorrow-Sun rises 7:l9
The City Lights.
Gas lamps all lighted by 300 p.m; ex-
unsuishing begun at 6:27 am The lighting
Is begun one hour before the time named.
arc lamps lighted at Sal pm; extinguish-
ed at 6:42 am
Condition of the Water.
Temperature and condition of water at 8
am: Great Falls, temperature, 81; condi-
tion, "a; receiving reservoir temperature,
81; condition al north connection SO; condi-
uon at south connection, %; distributing
reservoir, temperature. &c; condition at in
fluent gate house, II; effiuent gate house 10.
Temperatures for Twenty-Four Hours
The following are the readings of the
thermometer at the weather bureau for
the past twenty-four hours, beginning at 4
O'Clock yesterday afternoon: December Is,
pm, ~; 3 pm, -; midnight, % De
cemrer ~, am, 81; 3 am. u; II M, 81
and z pm, Al. Maximum, IL, at 2 pm.
december ~; minimum, 20, at 9 am, De-
cember ~.
The following are the readings of the
barometer al the weather bureau for
the past twenty-four hours, beginning al 4
O'Clock yesterday afternoon: December 2S
4 PM, 1910; pm, 30.44; midnight, 30 40.
December .. am. 3O.3S; am, 3O.3G: 1.
M, 5o22 and pm. 3012.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-29
MIR. ROSS RETURN.
President of Board of Commissioners
to Resume Duties,

letter received yesterday afternoon at
the District building from District Com
missioner John w. Ross, stated that Mr..
Ross will return to Washington and re-
sumo his official duties tomorrow or Fri
day. The letter was written at the early
home of Mr.. Ross, in Illinois, where lie
went several weeks ago to recuperate. 1t
will be gratifying to the people of the Dis
trict to learn that Mr.. Ross has about
fully recovered his health, and his close
friends say has no intention whatever of
resigning his position.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-29
Tragedy at Los Angeles.

LOS ANGELES, Cal, December 29.-Ed.
L. Parker attempted to kill c. j. Sheets
and his wife last night in lodging house,
and then committed suicide by blowing out
his brains Parker had won the affections
of Mrs. Sheets and the shooting was the
result of an attempt by Sheets to effect
reconciliation with his wife.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-29
DISTRICT ATrORNEYsHIP.
Gov. Hart Has Made No PrOmfses.
shy His Friends.

The question of the possible appoint
ment of successor to District Attorney
Davis continues to agitate local politicians
and members of the bar. 1t is generally be-
heved that in case an appointment is made
in the near future that ex-Gov. Alphonso
Hart will be the lucky man, although
several other candidates are actively in
the race and have strong backing Judge
Harris friends deny emphatically that any
promises of any sort have been made re-
Saldlng the assistants in the office They
say that Judge Hart if appointed, would
go in free to do whatever he thought was
the best thing for the public service, and
that all who know Gov Hart feel entire
confidence in his ability to discover what
would be best.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-29
HEREFORD TO SUCCEED ABERDEEN

RumOr in London of Change In Can
ada's Government.
LONDON, December 29.-It is rumored
that the Marquis of Hartford will succeed
the Earl of Aberdeen as governor general
of Canada.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-29
Prince Committed for Trial.

LONDON, December 29.-Richard Arthur
Prince, the super who assassinated VIM.
Terriss. the actor, on December 10. was
formally committed for trial today at the
Bow street police courtJ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-29

1t matters little what IL is that you want
a situation Or a servant-a
~ ant" ad. in The Star will reach the
person who can I'LL your need.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-29
To Entertain the G. A. r.

Mrs. Electa E. Smith, formerly of ILL.,
nois, and well known in Grand Army cir
cles, is making elaborate preparations for
the entertainment of the different G. A.
R. posts on New Year day at a reception
from until at her residence, oil NJ
street northwest. The decorations are of
a patriotic character. in honor of the ex-
soldier guests. and all the members of the
local G. A. r. are invited.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-29

A New Maryland Postmaster.
c.. s. Richardson has been appointed a
fourth-class postmaster at Church Creek.
Nd. vice J. NJ Richardson removed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-29

Rev. W. W. Taylor ID. D., oldest Presby-
terrain minister of Wilmington, Del, was
performed the marriage ceremony for the
parents of Mrs. VIM. Mckinley.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-29
INCREASING CLOUDINEss.
Threatening Weather Tomorrow md
Warmer.

Forecast till pm. Thursday: For the
District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland
and Virginia Increasing cloudiness tonight;
threatening weather Thursday; warmer;
southerly winds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-29

Ioday-Sun rises, 1913; sun sets, 4:46.
Moon sets. 11:37 pm.
TomorrOw-Sun rises 7.1q
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-29
The National Safe Deposit.
Savings and Trust
Company,
CORNER 18th ST. AND NEW YORK AVE.
OF the District OF Columbia

Chartered by special act of Congress- Jan. 1867,
and acts OF Oct. 1880. md Feb. 1892.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-29

Men Of fashion al
ways look to KEEN for
the latest wrinkles
in mems wear. Why
shouldn' they?
KEEN, TAILOR, 1910 + ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-29
Capital: OneMiIlionD Dollars

SAFE DEPOSIT DEPARTMENT
Rents safes inside burglar proof vaults At
IS per annum upward.
Securities. tewery, silverware and valuabIea
OF all kinds In owners package. trunk or case
taken on deposit at moderate cost
SAVINGS BANK DEPARTMENT
Deposits received from TEN CENTS upward,
and interest allowed IS and above.
Loans money on real estate and collateral
security. Sells drst-ciass real estate and
other securities in sums Of $500 and upward
TRUST DEPARTMENT.
This company il legal depository for court
and trust funds. and acts administrator,
executor, receiver. assignee and executes
trusts OF all kinds. Wills prepared By .
competent attorney In daiy attendance.
THOMAS r. JONES. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES President
E FRANCIS RIGGS. ..-....... First Vice President
W. RILEY DEEBLE. Second Vice President
GEORGE HOWARD. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Treasurer
CHARLES L NlMAN. .. Assistant Secretary
WOODBURY. BLAIR. Trust OdHcer
DIRECTORS:
E Francis Riggs. Andrev vylie,
Thomas r. Jones. Matthew G. Emery,
". Riley Decide. Henry A Willard,
Woodbury. Blair, Thomas Hyde.
Albert L. Sturtevant. John r. Rodgers
George H. Plant, James NJ Johnsyon.
Zenas c. Robbins John @. Parke
George T. Dunlop Robert o. HolfsmaA
VIM. E Edmonstoa. John Cammack.
VIM. A. Gordon. H. Bradley DavidSoA.
oc9
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-29

CERTIFICATES OF PAID-UP STOCK. BEARING
per cent interest. payable semi annually IS
sued I'm denominations Of 500 to $1,000
UNITED STATES BUILDING AND LOAN AS
ISOLATION 1913 + st. NV. de2S-3t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-29

W ASilN'IoN MARhET COMPANY.
The annual meeting of the stockholders of the
WASHINGTON MARKET COMPANY will be
held at the office Of the company in Center
Market in the city Of Washington. at Il O'Clock
noon. on the FIRST MONDAY, being the sd
day of January, 1898. for the choice of thirteen
directors 10 serve the ensuing year and TO act
ON any other subject within the power Of the
corporation that may Come before the meeting
de2O-12t s W. CURKIDES Se,rst.rv
DR. AcMASTER'S VETERINARY HOSPITAL,
1897 q 1t. n-w.-OTen day and night. Special
ties-Lameness and examining : o snyudness
for Intending purchasers. DAVID MONSTER
MD. Veterinarian. Prop. Phone 1876. deI5-5tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-29

FOR USE OF LODGES AND SOCIETIES. LARGE
hall, t23 La ave w, Wed. evenings from
Jan !. 1898; centrally located; neatly furnishec
and cleanly kept; terms reasonable. Apply IlyI
Il ST. d-oS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-22
d. O'SULLIVAN.

Eighteenth and Main Streets.
NEW PHONE. 273. OLD PHONE, 5O7.
lmy S->a. IuSIhl
WANTED,
FOR A CASH USfOMER. HOUSE BE
tween Broad and Cary streets, at from
$500 10 $3.50
h. 3. CHAFFIN & CO. incorporated.
my 29-3t No ! north Tenth street.
WANTED,
SUMNER BOARDERS IN \ PLEAS
ant family near SpOisylvania Court
house Healthy location. excellent water.
ice. good table. daily mail. Terms mode
rate. Apply to Mrs. &. NJ. FRAZER,
SpotsylYana Courthouse. Va.
my 22-Sa&W4ts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-22
IMPRESSIVE SERVICES.
MeuorinI-Day Observation at Fre"e-
IicLAnbMrG.

VA, May IL
fSnecial) -Confederate Memorial lay
which was postponed from the lfth Oh
account of unfavorable weather. was oD-
served this afternoon under the auspices
of the Ladies' Confederate Memorial AS
soclation. who had beautifed the ceme-
1crv FOR the occasion. The day was more
generally recognized than LOT seNeIats
wears. The procession formed IN iront Oh
she court house at 5 r. NJ. The organi2a-
lions I'm line. headed by Professor Bower
tnes's Rand. were the Washington Guards,
centain NJ Ii. Rowe commanding; Maufy
Camn Confederate Veterans. under COM
mand of Colonel r. Il. Proctor, and Sons
Of Veterans commanded by Colonel
Joseph A. Turner.
The public schools gave half a DAY
holiday. and the children were made use
fualn gathering flowers from the gardens
OF othe city They were all in line bear
ing their beautiful gifts. in addition TO
which large donations had been sent from
the surrounding country Inc march
from the courthouse TO the cemetery was
ioined in by the clerks from the diff
the employees might show their respect
10 the heroic dead. The Confederate
monument was covered with flowers. ard
each soldiers grave was httingly re-
membered Many Of the visitors VINO are
here in attendance on the Episcopal
Council were present at the ceremonies.
The services at the cemetery were short
and impressive After an eloquent prayer
and the singing Of a hymn the bened!ction
Wgs pronounced. and those taking part
slowly left the city of the dead.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-22
WANTED.

AGENTS EVERYWHERE TO HANDLE
Cumberland Lthia Water-the best o.
them all. Address Lock-BoX S-6 Farm
vile va. my 9O-3t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-22
TROUBLE At POCAHoNTAs.
And There May he II Serious Clash
Arrests.

POCAHONTAS, VA, May 4.-lspecial(
Trouble is again on at the BROWNING
mines. This morning about ? O'Clock
force of men employed by the Flat-Iop
CoaI-Land Association removed about SyJ
feet of the approach to the tipple. when
they claim is on their land. and before IL
was known had erected small house
complete on the right of way ana taken
possession. They have armed guards on
duty day and night, and say tney m
tend to hold it at any cost. This VIII
close the plant and throw over hun
dred men out of employment until other
arrangements can be made for tipple.
Browning to-day swore out warrants Tor
ten of the men employed; also, warrants
for Superintendent Lang and President
Bullitt. of the Southwest Virginia In
provement Company. Mr.. Bullitt was on
his way home, and was arrested at Blue
field. and he returned at once on spe-
cial car and gave bond. The charge IS
misdemeanor, and the bond was placed at
$lC0
The trial will come up tomorrow. There
has been little trouble as yet. but as
each side has friends there may be IA
serious clash. Sheriff Crockett arrived
tonight. and will look after anything
that may occur.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-22
NEWPORT NEWS.
Activity I'm shipping-New Grain
Couyeyer-briefs.

NEWPORT NEWS, VA. May H.-(Spe-
cial)-General activity in shipping cir
cles was resumed to-day. Ever since the
fire at the wharf on the 9th of last
month. which destroyed two piers, ship
pers have been handicapped. especially
i'm loading grain. Pier 5. where cereals
were loaded from the elevator. was de-
stroyed and ii was necessary 10 Ioad
grain from one of the coal piers. ms
was slow work, as the grain had 10 De
transferred by cars and dumped through
chutes The new conveyer from the ele-
vator was completed yesterday, and the
first lot OF corn was loaded to-day rms
conVeyer stands on part OF the piles oc-
cupied by pier 5. This temporary ar
rangement will enable the Chesapeake
and Ohio Company 10 dispatch foreign
vessels taking cargoes of grain with thelr
former promptness.
Judge II. Ii. Cardwell. of the Court OF
Appeals. was i'm the city last evening.
The gunboat Helena has been towed 10
the Brooklyn naVy-yard. where she VIII
receive her guns and other equipments:
The Nashville, the last of the trio or
cunboats built here. will so TO the Ports
mouth navy-yard on June 9th FOR her
equipment.
THE commencement exercises OF the
Newport News Female Seminary viii be
held on the evenings of June 20 and 3D.
Mr. and Mrs. a. j. Clarke have return
ed from their bridal tour OF northern
cities
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-22

mr.. Hatcher's Anniversary.

Dr Hatcher will reach Richmond TINS
evening on his return from Scotiahd
Neck. y. c.. where he has been holdlns
q most successful meeting. To,mofroW
will be a day Of rare interest 20 nm an ~
his people. BY happy coincidence, ms
nastorate anniversary and the annual
church meeting occur on the same day
and that day will be tomorrow. IL y
always observed with the highest degree
of enthusiasm. II is expected that tns
Doctor will have something 10 Sei WI ~
neonle about his experiences at the VII
mington convention. 1t Is also one OF
his customs TO call the roll OF those OF
his members who have died during Tue
year. and to pay to each one Hl'ii,s
fribrte The annual meeting OF the
church occurs at =. NJ. in the taberna'
Gle tomorrow, and there will be no SER
,-ioa "a pfpbf
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-22
THE COCKADE CITY.
suit-PrOmisc of Some FINE
Racing.

PETERSBURG, VA, May a.-(Spe-
ciaI)-Mrs. Mary Maher. through her
counsel. Mr.. W. 4. Mckinney. has IN
stituted suit I'm the Circuit Court against
John j. Hanrahan to recover $50, "nien
she alleges to have been given TO inc
defendant by the late Mrs. catherine
Guinan. but which the piaintin elailS
should have been paid to her at Ars.
Guinan's death This is the second SUIT
growing out OF the disposition . OF Of II the
estate of Mrs Guinan, the benenclarles
under whose will are Mr. J. J. Hanrahan
and the heirs OF the late James Hennes-
sey. .,.-
Ii is learned that some fine trotting
and pacing races have been arranged 10
take place on July 9th and TN az tne IN.
New Market course. near this city. Auou'
81 800 will be distributed to the winners.
After the horse-racing there will be some
bicycle-races. ,....,,;,
The action of the Common Council
gives promise of the early positive SAFE
OF the Virginia and Carolina raIto .s
and OF the early commencement or Inc
construction OF the road
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-22

BY Charles 4. Rose.
Real Estate and Loan Agent,
II north Tenth street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-22
DROPPED DEAD.
Two BROTHERS 10 he Buried To-
gcthcr.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. May H.-(spe-
cial.)--Joseph Paul. Federal veteran,
dropped dead IN the Grand View Hotel.
near Buckroe Beach. at o'clock this
afternoon Robert Paul, the proprietor
OF the hotel and William ID. Paul were
brothers. the attachment between them
being particularly strong. Last Wednes-
day William. who had been in Ill health
for some time died. and the brother.
Robert, had just left the hotel with the
remains. which he was 10 take TO their
former home, in Pittsburg. Pa. for in
terment, via Old Point Comfort. Joseph
had assisted In putting his brothers re-
mains into the nearse and the hearse
had hardly left the hotel when he fell
10 the floor expiring instantly. He hal
shown no signs OF being III, although
the death OF his brother was a severe
blow 10 him. When Robert reached Old
Point Comfort ne WAS called up by tele-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-22

Unless the officers OF the Art Gun
WELD to the generally-eXpressed wish on
the part of their friends to continue the
exhibit during next week to-day VIII D.
the last opportunity TO see the charm
ing works of art on display at NO. 5l9
east Franklin street.
I'm addition 10 the very creditable dis
play of work done by amateurs. there
is a most valuable collection OF pictures
bv wer-known artists. Tonight Mrs.
lanes Lyons will receive assisted by "a
Cornelia bedford. of Philadelphia. will
give one of her delightful recitations,
and Miss Webster viii play the banjo.
which she handles in the most artistic
manner. The club is TO be congratulated
Enforcement over that of last year.