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Evening star., 1897-03-06

1854. had eighteen licensed places where
intoxicating liquors were sold-one to every
2. 102 of its population. In it 73 policemen
of all grades-one to every 51S of its popu-
lation-went on duty during each twenty
four hours: 2.151 arrests were made for all
causes-one for each Is of its population
and of these 313-one to every 121 of its
population-were charged with being in
toxicated or with being intoxicated and
disorderly.
From a comparison of the foregoing fig
ures 1t will be seen that the relative num-
Der of arrests for all causes as well as
intoxication. the eighth precinct excepted
corresponds almost exactly with the rela-
tive number of licensed drinking places
1t will also be seen that every precinct hav-
ing more than the average relative number
of licensed places had also more than the
average relative number of arrests, and
that every precinct having less than the
average relative number of licensed places
had also less than the average relative
number of arrests.
So large part of the eighth precinct be-
ing within the one-mile prohibition limit
around the Soldiers Home, and there be-
ing. relatively, so few licensed places in
1t, while the relative number of arrests in
it. for all causes. is larger than in the fifth
or ninth precincts, and the relative number
of arrests for intoxication is larger than
in the second. fifth or ninth precincts.
would seem to make such an exception as
would disprove the claim that the relative
number of criminal acts depends upon the
TeldtlNe NUMBER OIL HceHSeu uFlnklHS places
to population. This seeming exception may
be accounted for as resulting from seven
street car and herdic lines running directly
from the first and sixth precincts each,
with its 146 bar rooms. and terminating in
the eighth precinct. largely within the pro-
hibited limit. by which persons residing in
the eighth precinct. who spend their even
ings and the early part of the nights in the
first or sixth precincts, become partially
intoxicated, and before starting for their
homes. where they know they cannot get
it, supply themselves with bottles. which
prove too much for their powers of loco
motion or for their sense of moral rectitude
between the ends of the car lines and their
homes, or which cause them to get into
trouble in their homes or neighborhoods
upon arrival there.
Evening star., 1897-03-06
Blinds, 81 pair 9th and y. Y. ave.-AJ
Lectures ON the Riblc.

series of lectures on the Bible will he
given Tuesdays during Lent. under The
auspices of the Churchman'S League.
These lectures will be given 10y the hest
known divnes of the capital. and will Ire
given at the churches on the special sub
jects specified below:
The Bible and the Church. Church Of
the Epiphany. March 9, Rt. Rev. Henry Y.
Saterlee ID. ID. THE Bible and Other Lit
eratures," st. Pauls Church. March III.
Rev. Randolph III. McKim. u. u. The
Eibe and Science" Trinity Church. March
-, Rev. John n. Elliott. s. 4. -. The
Bible and Archaeology" ST. Andrew :
Church. March ~. Rev. Angus Crawford
ID. ID. The Bible and Civilization. -
Church of the Ascension, April Il. Rev.
Alexander Mackay-Smith, ID. ID.
Evening star., 1897-03-06

composer illustrating them by charming
variations on an Italian folksong. In the
finale Zone of the most brilliant pieces of
the modern French schools). Massenet, the
Markart of Sounds, gives a splendid and
vivid portrayal of gay life in Italy. I'D
Regiment Band soldiers chorus. from
Faust. Gounod: grand chorus: selection
from wizard of the Nile" V. Herbert, 22d
Regiment Band; Star Spangled Banner"
grand chorus. band and audience.
Where Tickets Can De Had.
Tickets for the concerts are for sale at
the headquarters, Glover building, on the
first floor, at Droops music store. 92o
Pennsylvania avenue; at the Bradbury
piano store 1928 Pennsylvania avenue; at
Sanders & Stayman's, 1897 F street, and
at the pension office building, the price
being fifty cents each. Inaugural ball
souvenirs are for sale at the inaugural
Headquarters and at the pension office
building; price, 81 each; and they are not
on sale at any other place.
Evening star., 1897-03-06
WASHINGTON CONFERENCE.
Thirty-Fourth Session Will COnven
Mt Annapolis Next Week.

Thirty-FOurth Session Will Convene
Mt Annapolis Next Week.
The thirty-fourth annual session of the
Washington Conference, Methodist Episco-
pal Church. will convene in Annapolis, Nd,
Wednesday next and continue Its meetings
daily for nearly a week.
Bishop j. P. Newman, d. D.. LII. D.,
of San Francisco will preside. The
churches in this city which belong to the
conference are Asbury, 11th and K streets
northwest, Rev. DIR. l. l.. Thomas, pastor;
Mt Zion 18th street northwest, Rev. DR..
E. w. S. Peck. pastor; Ebenezer, 4th and
d streets southeast. Rev. NJ. W. Clair.
Ph. B., pastor; Central, 9TH street, Rev.
J. F. Chestnut, pastor. and Simpson, 9th
and Florida avenue Rev. Moses Lake, pas
tor. There are also four missions: Union,
in the northeastern section; Nash, in the
northern; Haven, in the eastern, and Tay-
lor in the northwestern all of which are
under the care of the Local Preachers
Association.
1t is not expected that there will be any
changes among the pastorateS in Wash
ington. as the quarterly conference of each
church has asked for the return of it's
present pastor. There will, however be
several changes in Baltimore. to wit: Met
ropolitan Rev. W. p. Ryder and Centen-
NAL, Rev. S. r. Hughes. pastor.
A number of distinguished visitors are
expected to visit the conference during it's
sessions, viz: Rev. NJ. c. 3. Mason, d. D.,
corresponding secretary of the Freedman S
Aid and Southern Educational Society;
Rev. DR.. l. B. Scott editor of the South
western Christian Advocate. New Orleans,
La; Rev. Dr. c. H. Payne. secretary of
the board of education, and Rev. Dr. A.
}. Palmer, missionary secretary, New
York.
The Washington conference has numer-
Gus charges in the states of Pennsylvania
Maryland. Virginia and West Virginia,
al TOT n1 No rf,;af orC
lumbia. About 11J ministerial delegates
representing membership of nearly
4o.Wn will be present. The church prop
erty owned by the conference is valued at
$1..,l OOO
Evening star., 1897-03-06
CITY AND DISTRICT.
The EcLington Air Motor.

The test of the new air motor on the
EcAiagton and Soldiers Home line. which
it was expected to have today, could not
he undertaken owing to the non-arrival of
part of the equipment for the motor car,
which Is being fitted up Tie compressor,
which is to furnish the air for the new
motor, arrived last night. and after the
ears stopped running on the line a gang of
men took the new motor from the fiat car
and pat it on the track
The new motor car, which IS numbered
.-91, i much heavier than the electric
motor cars. and several feet longer. The
machinery Used in operating it is placed
Uuder the car, which Il TO be heated and
lighted The test will be made some time
next week. when the other equipment has
arrived and been put in position The day
has not as yet been determined upon.
\ dispatch from New York says:
The iGea of using air motors on the
elerated railroads in New York has been
abandoned and electricity is being consid-
cred fayOrabiy."
Evening star., 1897-03-06
Military Baznar.

The inclement weather last evening did
not prevent a large attendance at the
haZaar Of the Campbell Light Infantry In
GOA Fellows Hall, eth street Voting on
IL" various articles gave evidence of in
c-eas!ng interest among the competitors.
Tie vote on the big wheel stands: Colurn-
h.s, $50; Warwick. 81; Victor. ST.; Fowler.
al. Sterling. 697. High scores were the
or,,cr in the rife gallery. and tonight will
conclude the battle of the rnarksnen. Capt.
Hodgson leads. with a score of III; Lieut..
Shaw Of the 9Th Battalion. 11G: Lieut..
S2Yi1. 1lJ, out OF possible I20. The prize
il 81 handsome COlt's repeating rifle. AMI is
We! worth the effort TO gain it. An at;rac-
tive program is arranged for this evening.
Nj W ii. Conley Will he present with
funny songs and sayir -. Miss Ethel Ran
Gai! Will recite. and Miss DimpIe Shackle-
fCrl VIII execute "a artistic fancy dance
Music will be in a tendance at y o'clock
:,E& between dances lady auctionrers will
tH-c1vor TO dispose Of numerous articles.
Evening star., 1897-03-06
MAskERs ON SKATES.
hare and Attractive Scene at the
Ice Palace.

n Rare and Attractive Scene Mt tn,
Ice Palace.
The carnival at the Convention Hall loo
Palace last night was a decided success
over 1000 persons were in attendance ,s
maskers, skaters or spectators, and the
event proved to be a most successful clos
ing of a successful season.
The scene was brilliant, the costumes
generally being highly original in design
and rich in makeup. OF course. there
were all sorts of characters, but some novel
features were noticeable.
Prizes of gold and silver watches were
given by Manager Towers for the best cos
tunes. The first ladies' prize was awarded
to Miss Linda NJ Beagle, who wore a cos
the Snow Queen. The second ladies' prize
went to Miss Edith Marean, who was
decked in full suit of cards as the Card
Queen. Mr.. P. d. Lewis took the prize for
the best gentleman's costume. He ap-
feared as Mephstopheles, and by an UNIQUE
arrangement, he was clad in an armor of
incandescent lights. The second gentle
mans prize went to Mr.. Thomas Wade as
tesque costume was awarded to Mr.. r. F.
lie Mat. who represented a colored waiter
The judges were Mr.. Peach, Mr.. r. NJ Dob
bins and Mr.. Oscar Woodward.
The lights, the shining surface and the
bright costumes made picture such as is
seldom seen, but those who were in attend
ance were not altogether without a bit OF
regret in their hearts, for the rink has be-
and it's close will deprive many of a most
healthful and invigorating well as en-
tertaining pastime.
Although last night marked the formal
close of the rink, to accommodate the peo-
pie remaining in the city who desired to
see an indoor ice skating rink as a novelty.
two sessions were held today, one In the
morning and one in the afternoon, while
tI.a irsy areto =,
tonight. In addition, there will be a game
of hockey at 7:45 o'clock between the
Washington and Regent teams The
former has won one game of the series
while the second was tie. and the contest
this evening will be close and interesting In
the extreme.
Evening star., 1897-03-06
The Will Contested.

VIM. H. and Clarence A. Forrest and
Julia Y. Matthews, children of the late
VIM. III. Forrest, have filed caveat to the
will of their father, dated January T. ls.s;
charging that it was procured by undue
influence executed upon MIN by Saml W
or Virginia Forrest. Harriet Groom or
some Other person or persons.
Evening star., 1897-03-06

Tsers was received at police headqua--
tiers today 4 long Russia leather pocket
hook. which is the property Of Mr.. Joseph
il Eer Of this city II will be remembe-e.l
th-t a fortnight ago Mr.. Kcr visited New
Yosk. and while there. he claimed. was
Id up and robbed of $500 The money
s1.d 20 have been stolen was in the pocket
b1gE- The latter was found Gbcut go d.
II. February ~. on 18th street between
1gI and s;h avenues. New York. by David
Jones OF 32G sth avenue who turned il
over TO Detective Walsh OF the 10th street
- -inct- II contained only a few papers
and visiting cards. The poCketbock :gas
to-ay returned to MIR ker.
Evening star., 1897-03-06
No Inquest.

Al the request OF the mother and wife of
John ~ Merriuan. assistant foreman of
No Engine Company. who was struck
ty Baltimore and Ohio railroad engine
March >. and died result of the in
jurieS received. Coroner Hammett decided
10; to hold either an autopsy or inquest.
The relatives or the deceased stated that
they were satisfied that the striking was
an accident, for which the railroad was not
10 blame
Evening star., 1897-03-06
WILL SET ASIDE.
Jury's Verdict In the COmmaScrt
VIII Case.

Jury's Verdict In the COmmaScrc
VIII Case.
After a deiberation of about fifteen
minutes the jury in the contest over the
will of the late Mrs. Anita NJ. Commagere
decided late yesterday afternoon that the
instrument is an invalid one.
Mrs Commagere resided at Mt Pleasant
where she died the 22d of last May. after
an illness of but few days. The day
previous she made a will. giving the great
er part of her estate, valued at about $1,000
to Capt Thomas W. Lord. a retired army
officer friend of hers. Her sisters. Mrs.
H. E. Kibbee and Miss Josette Brown, and
other next of kin objected to the WILL
charging that it had been obtained through
fraud and undue influence. They also
charged that Mrs. Commagere was at the
time of the making of the instrument men,
tally incapacitated from making a valid
deed or contract.
The testimony submitted by Attorney ].
]. Darlington on behalf of the heirs-at-law
tended to show that the will was signed
by Mrs. CommaSere when she was suffer-
ing intense pain. and when. as two of the
attesting witnesses claimed. she was ot
mentally capable of understanding all she
was doing. Also that Mrs. Commage
relatives were not notified of her illness
until after her death: that Capt. Lord
locked the body in a room, had her rings
at once removed from her hands and took
possession of 5000 in cash and of the house
and contents. On the stand he explained
that he did SO because as residuary legatee
he believed his duty required him to SO do.
He stated that he went for Mr.. Allen
Rutherford to draw the will, but denied
being present when 1t was signed. He
claimed that Mrs. Commagere had several
times told him that she would leave him
her property, explaining that her husband
would turn in his grave if she left it to
her family.
When the testimony closed Mr.. Darling
ton said he did not wish to address the
jury. being quite willing to have them
take the case upon the courts instructions.
Attorneys j. ]. Johnson and d. W. Baker
representing Capt. Lord. agreed to the
proposition. and. after Judge Cole had
charged the jury, they returned a verdict
setting the will aside.
Evening star., 1897-03-06
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Washington for Norfolk ard
Fortress Monroe at . pm.
Trains leave 1:;Iz street and Pennsylvani L
avenue for Arlington hourly from 5 a m. to
pm.
Steamer Harry Randall for Colonial
Beach and river landings at am.
Evening star., 1897-03-06
Inaugural side Trips
Ta Enrf y1nnrop and NnrfnIL

Via The superb steamers Newport News.
Washington and Norfolk, daily. at . pm,
from foot of 9Th street Tickets on sale
March 1 10 10. good TO return until March
l.. inclusive. Fare for the round trip, $50
Sc adj page 12-AdVt
Evening star., 1897-03-06
Written for The Evening Star.
To the First Lady of the Land.

All HUMAN nature Is Inc Sane,
No matter what the cline race.
Both east and west demand the best,
And seize it spite of time place.
When China wished an empress grand,
Canton supplied the precious prize.
We sought The First Lady of the Land,
And found her in Canton likewise.
EDWARD BEDLOE,
Ex-Consul to China.
Evening star., 1897-03-06
For Divorce.

Annie l.. Wilson has petitioned for di-
vCrce from John VI. Wilson. to whom she
was married April -, 1859. Mrs. Wilson
charges that she was deserted in Novem-
bar IS.i
Evening star., 1897-03-06
The inauguration I'm Print,

For 10 cents sent TO The Evening Star
of::cs the issues Of The Evening Star for
.3Gr days beginning March 3 will be sent
&c any address. These issues will contain {:
complete and graphic record. handsomely
Illustrated. of The events attending the in
eGg-ration OF President Mckinley.
Evening star., 1897-03-06

in a deep draught of the Washington
Brewery Co.'S Champagne Lager" Its
brewed especially for table and social use
and is as sparkling and palatable as its
namesake. Case of "a pints delivered to
any address in unlettered wagons for 81.
Phone 1893 or drop postal, 4th & + SITS. ne.
Evening star., 1897-03-06
Hook Sale.

A. Slcan's. 1iO1 street. Monday evening
there will be sCld by catalogue. a large COL
lection OF books. Sale every evening at 40
p'cIoCk-AdVt
Evening star., 1897-03-06

Santa Rosa 1SSS Claret and 1889 White
Burger Wine. both s; doz-. DC. OF. at Chr.
Xarder's. 9r3 9Th St. overtOp any Cal. wines
obtainabl al that price.
Evening star., 1897-03-06
Full of Information,

Every business man. as well as every
housewife. should possess a copy of The
Evening Star Almanac. 1t contains infor-
nation carefully gathered from every
source. valuable alike to every one. Twen-
ty-flve cents buys it at any news stand or
TIE Evening Star Office.
Evening star., 1897-03-06

2Sc. On the Dollar Saved
On Painting. Rooms papered from SO Up.
F. G. Nolte. $40 9th st. NV. No branch.
d5-tth,s-tf
Evening star., 1897-03-06
RoyalGlueMucilages sticks everything Ioc
mh5-t, f.stf


WheeIer q WfIson's Latest No. D.
High arm, rotary motion. Only machine
with ball bearings. At the beginning of
this session 1t was selected for exclusive
use In the sewing department OF all of the
public schools OF the District. Office. 427
9th st. NV. btw. d and e. no2l-s, tu, III, IT
Evening star., 1897-03-06

Cu1c is fully equipped 10 execute any
order for flowers or floral decorating. no
matter how large. Reasonable charges
FL F-Atyr
Evening star., 1897-03-06
COLUMBIA PACKING

colt GRIA PACKING CO.
Whc.esale provisions and manufacturers of
SaUsaee. Bologna. Lard. etc. best goods
lowest prices @i6 La. ave Wholesale only
LACE CURTAINS AND BLANKETS
cleaned \. F. BORNOT, 11O3 G. ST.
Evening star., 1897-03-06

Money 20 lend at 3 and per cent On real
estate Frank L. Rawlings, lJO5 Pa. ave.
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1897-03-06

SPRING LAMB
For Spring Lamb and New York Roast
Beef go to John Z. Kelly. 9th st. wing Cen
ter Market.
Evening star., 1897-03-06

New Sleeping Car Service to st, Loui.
via pennsylvania Railroni.
Through Pullman sleeping cars now In
on $40 pm. train daily.-Advt.
Evening star., 1897-03-06

BY the notice elsewhere in today's paper
1t will he seen that the Corcoran School of
Art will not be opened until some date
hereafter to be announced.
Evening star., 1897-03-06
Special SIccpers vim Il. and D. to Gin
cinn..ti and 1T. Louis

Will he placed in service on train leavin
Washington II - am, March >, 6 and l.
Advertisement
Evening star., 1897-03-06
Drink TO the New Administration

Old prints, antique furniture. watches.
Heitmuller's Art Gallery, 1888 14th ST. m1-Gt
Evening star., 1897-03-06

For Coughs and Throat Trou5ies
use Browns Bronchial Troches They re-
lieve all Throat irritations caused 10y Cold
or use OF the voice.
Evening star., 1897-03-06

Royal Headache Powders cure. 1Oc.
mh5-m.w.f.stf
Evening star., 1897-03-06

GENTS SUITS CLEANED.
A. F. BORNOT. 11O3 G st.
Evening star., 1897-03-06

The Best Lumber, 81 90 Per 100 Feet
Frank Libbey & Co., 9Th and New York ay.
-A,lvcrfiseI.e-t
Evening star., 1897-03-06
SPRING LAMB.

Human Artificial Eyes. Hempler. G & ave
Evening star., 1897-03-06
Nearly Empty.

NJ. l Mautels. 81, Liboey q co.--Aavt.
Evening star., 1897-03-06

FerMorbid conditions take beechsm's Fria
Evening star., 1897-03-06

The concert TO be given this evening at
SD O'Clock will be the last public event
IN connection with the Inauguration. and
Will DE most lifting close to the magnif-
cent ceremonies. 1t will be In honor of tho
people of the United States, and they will
he represented by President Mckinley. to-
gether with his cabinet ~
The musical program ARRANGED for ,S
one of the most attractive of the series
| II consists of numbers by Victor Herhert,s
Band and chorus of 500 washington
singers, under the direction of Mr.. Percy
3 Foster This chorus will be one of the
| features, and those who have heard its
work In rehearsal are convinced of its abil-
| ity to give the numbers assigned to IL In
| splendid style. The numbers to he given
| Dy the band include some choice selections
and the whole program will be enJoya bile
| to the highest degree. The program Is as
| follows:
| America" grand chorus; "Narcissus /,
Nevin. 22d Regiment Band: (a) God Bless
| Our President; (b) The Land of Lands y
III. Sanders. grand chorus Spanish dance
Moszkowski, I'D Regiment Band; Americas
! National Anthem. Tregina grand chorus
! trio for cornets, Polka Brilliante," "
| Herbert. Messrs. Clarke, Hager ant
Schmid; grand march from ''Tannhauser.'
| Wagner, grand chorus; scenes Neapoii
taines, Massenot, ID allegro La Danse:'
| QD Lent ct RegileauX. La Procession et
| Llmprovisateur, uID allegro, La Fete.
Utalian national dance) ending abruptly
| tolling of bells-and the strains of an OLE
| lchant-sudden change-a prestidigitator ap
L pears and performs his va rfOr,s ~.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-07-05
BASE BALL,

The Mena baseball team arrived
here yesterday and was assigned
room az the Cosmopolitan hotel
After taking dinner they put ON
their blue shirts, white pants gray
baseball shoes and gray caps aud
looked every inch bail tossefs,
Soon after this the Gate CITY
bah tosscrs Of our city began TO
gather at the hotel They were
dressed In red pants aud their boda
les we're covered with many eolored
sweaters, aud while they did not
run 30 much to uniform, they look
cd as II they could play ball.
The two Mines were billed for a
game at the Chic Park two miles
from the city, and at $3.50 p, mp the
train pnlled up 10 The depotand the
two mines, with q goodly number
boarded the train aud pulled out
for the grounds,
The game as reported TO us, was
quito interesting aud spirited, and
when the last inning was played the
tally sheet showed that the rcNar.
kama boys had made II runs to
Mena'b 9,
The train came back at 7 o'clock,
bringing the crowd
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-07-05
Beware
OF the Knife.

Mr. Lincoln Nelson, OF Marshfeld, Mo-,
writes: 'For six years have been a
sufferer from scrofulous affection OF
the glands of my neck, and all efforts
of physicians in Washington, d. G.,
Springfield, ILL.,, and st. Louis failed to
reduce the enlargement. After SIX
months constant treatment here, my
physician urged me TO submit to a re-
fnoval Of the gland. Atthis critical mo
ment friend recommended S.S.S.,
and LAYING aside a deep-rooted preJu-
dice against all patent medicines, be-
gan rs use. before had used one bot
lie the enlargement began to disappear
and now it Is entirely gone, though lam
not through with my second bottle yet
Had only used your S.S.S. long ago,
/ would have escaped years of misery
and saved over SI5o."
This experience is like that OF all VINO
suffer with deep-seated blood troubles
The doctors can do no good, and even
their resorts to the knife prove either
fruitless or fatal. S.S.S. is the only
real blood remedy; it gets at the root OF
the disease and forces it out perma'
nentfy.
& G (onntaUieed bHtriV gePetdbIe)
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-07-05

We feel proud to know that the
TExARKANIAN was the means OF
swelling the exchecker of Mrs Fred
OGcuhauser's Fresh AR Fund, for
we received a message from her
yesterday which said "Your no.
tice Of my work for the Fresh Air
Fund has borne good fruit and
many dimes have been sent to me
for the purpose the notice stated,
The TEXARKANIAN is read best class
Of our people and they always res
pond literally to anything 1t asks in
the way Of charity"
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-07-05

The fe8afkana Rifles gave an exc
hibItIon drill at the park yesterday
evening, which was quite interest,"
Ing to the spectators from several
points There were three on four
la the squad of twenty who did not
know their right lrom left and sew.
eral times when the captain would
order a lett obliQue, aud this would
cause a laugh IN the manual of
arms, We also noticed that when or.
dered TO aim right obIQue the guns
would 20 up left oblIQue, Capt,
Haywood will take the boys into
camp tomorrow aud will give them
one solIl wccFs instruction, aud II
Ia hoped that these younp soldiers
will learn their right hand from the
left one before they go TO the state
drill after a pflBs
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-07-05

Case Of ST. Louis Southwestern
Railway Company VS., s. M. Roberts
appealed from the Hampstead
circuit court, was affirmed on last
Saturday by the Supreme court, on
a motion to advance and affirm as a
delay case, Judgment is for about
81. 333. 90 Carter and Kirby attor-
ueys for Roberts.