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Evening star., 1897-01-04
JACKSON DAY.
1t VIII BE Celebrated by a Banquet
at Masonic Temple.

1t VIII BE Celebrated by a Banquet
at Masonic Temple.
At meeting of the Jackson Democratic
Association at Meyers Hotel Saturday
evening. it was announced that about all
arrangements have been completed for eel
ebrating Jackson day. The celebration will
be in the form Of a banquet which will
be given at Masonic Temple Friday even
ing next. 1t is expected that at least 200
members of the association and guests will
participate. President James l.. Nor
ris will preside, and toasts will
be responded to by A. s. Colyer of Nash
Vile, Senator John T Morgan of Alabama,
nessee, Senator j. c. Blackburn of Ken
lucky, Senator James K. Jones of Arkan-
sas. Senator Charles J. Faulkner of West
Virginia. Senator John w. Daniel of Vir-
gfnla, Representatives H. b. Money of Mis-
sissippi, William Suzer of New York city,
John A. Allen of Mississippi, James G. Ma
guire of Calimornia, John F. Fitzgerald of
Massachusetts, c. A. Swanson of Virginia,
w. L. Terry of Arkansas and Daniel Lucas
OF West Virginia. Letters from Vice Pres
ident Stevenson, VIM. J. Bryan and others
will be read.
The committee of arrangements consists
of James G. Berret. Charles Allen. William
Cranch McIntire, Cotter T. Bride F. w
Brookshire, Philip NJ. Snowden, John c.
M1ttekindt, James W. Barber, William B.
Fleming, John A: Clarke, J. Fred Kelley.
Robert e. L. White, George G. Lowry.
Thomas A. To!son. H. w. Rowell, R. Har-
ry johnson, Charles A. Douglass, Frank
Hume. Jesse Mann, George Killeen.
Norman T. Elicit, T. V. Noonan, NJ l.
keane. II. o; Claughton. Thomas A R.
keech, Frank Germond, Charles Petit,
Robert E. Mattingly and President James
l.. Norris, ex-officio.
Evening star., 1897-01-04
NOT ILL TREATED.
Two Oystermen Who Left Their Cap
tain In the Lurch.


tain in the Lurch.
There are two colored men who enlist
on an oyster boat for service down the
bay who will not apply to Sanitary officer
Frank because of ill-treatment One of
them is Charles Lomax, and he was ar
rested yesterday in this city for the theft
of 500. This money was taken from rhe
sloop w. j. Kenny, Capt. Charles Sutton
Of Annapolis, and the Maryland authori-
ties will come for Lomax this afternoon or
tomorrow. With him was a colored woman
from Baltimore, named Edith Brierson. She
was also arrested and may be returned to
Maryland as witness. Lomax says that
he and his companion shipped on the boat,
and learning of the large sum of money
the captain had they waited until New
Year eve and then went OF with the
money. Detective Sutton learned that Lo-
max was here, and early yesterday morn
ing Policemen Carlson and Mellen found
him with the woman at house on 13k
street. The man who was on the boat with
Lomax was caught in Baltimore. Accord
ing to the story told by Lomax he got 500
of the proceeds of the robbery, and left
$S1 Of it with a friend in Baltimore Sat-
urday, when he went over to get this
money. he was surprised to find that 1t
had been handed over to the police. The
case will be tried In Annapolis.
Evening star., 1897-01-04
IN THE CHURCHES.
Services In Many Edinces Held
Yesterday.

University Park Temple, formerly a mis-
sion of the First Congregational Church,
yesterday began life as an independent
organization, and was opened with ap-
propriate services. The program, as an
nounced in Saturdays Star, was carried
out. The church is located at the corner Of
9th and Trumbull streets. 1t was built
nine years ago. and has heretofore been
used as mission and training school. Rev.
Sterling N. Brown Is the pastor.
Rev. E. Bradford Leavitt of Brattleboro,
Vt, recently called by the congregation OF
All Souls Unitarian Church to be the pas
tor Of the church, preached his first sermon
to his new charge yesterday morning. taxi
ing for his text the words of Peter to Cor
neiius: Therefore came 1 unto you, with
out gainsaying, as soon as was sent for.
/ ask, therefore, for what intent We have
sent for me-" Mr.. Leavitt's installation will
take place the evening Of the 18th instant.
Presbyterians of the city united yester-
day in a communion service in the Church
of the Covenant, preparatory to the observ-
ance Of the week Of prayer. Or. Hamlin
was assisted in the service by DR.. Radcliffe
and DR.. Lucccck and elders from various
churches. During the week union services
will be held each afternoon in the New
York Avenue Presbyterian Church, accord
ing to the following program:
Monday, Humiliation and Thanksgiv-
ing" by Rev. Joseph T. Kelly: Tuesday,
THE Church Universal" Rev George s.
duncan, Ph. D.; wednesday, Nations and
Their Rulers Rev. William c. Alexander.
d. D.: Thursday. Foreign Missions Rev.
Teunis s. Hsnlin, ID. D.: Friday, Home
Missions" Rev. Wallace Radcliffe, ID. D.
An address on the power of faith, illus
trated by stereoptfcon views, was delivered
yesterday afternoon at the weekly mems
meeting. held under the auspices of the
Y. NJ. c. A., to an audience that crowded
the parlors. Prof. Dobbins of Boston was
the speaker, and he was assisted by his
wife in an interesting service of song.
A large congregation greeted Rev. A. H.
Zimmerman of Frederick, Nd, last evening
at the McKendree M. E. Church.
A handsome brass lectern was noticeable
yesterday as a new addition to the pulpit
furnishings of the New York Avenue Pres
byterian Church. Before preaching his SER
mon, reviewing the events of the past year,
Rev. DR.. Radcliffe explained that the read
ing desk was the gift of DR.. c. w. Rich
ardson who presented it as a memorial of
his father, the late c. E. s. Richardson,
for many years a member of the church.
A children's service and festival was held
last evening in St. Matthew's Episcopal
Chapel, at NJ and Half streets southeast.
Christmas carols were sung, and suitable
addresses made by DIR. Robert Reyburn,
Mr.. Joseph H. Gibbons and Mr.. S. J. Nc
Cathran, while the annual report, showing
a successful growth of the school, was read
by Mr.. j. H. Howell. The services of the
evening were conducted by Rev. j. NJ. Z.
Mckee, pastor of the church.
Evening star., 1897-01-04
NEARLY sUFFOCATED.
Network Of Wires Prevented til
Raising Of Ladders.

Network of Wires Prevented the
Raising of Ladders.
Last evening about 8 o'clock fire broke
out in the third story of the Office building
6O5-7 1th street, owned by Mrs. 1. Hig-
gins and occupied by a number of lawyers,
patent attorneys and others. Mr.. Charles
E. Barber, patent attorney, has rooms
on the third floor. one of which he oc-
cCpies as bed room. He owns a couple
of dogs, and the supposition is that one
Of them overturned a lamp. and SO set fire
to the apartments. Mr.. Barber was warn
ed by the smoke and managed to make
his escape to the street. He notified Po-
llceman Wannell. who turned in an alarm.
The fire itself did comparatively little
damage and was confined to the one floor
1t came near being attended by a fatality,
however, and for a time the life of one
of the firemen was in great danger. Pri-
vate Archibald Nelson of chemical engine
No. l, was one of the first to enter the
building. He found the smoke SO dense
that he was compelled to rush to front
window for air. In few moments his re-
treat by the stairway was cut off and the
fire gradually crept nearer to him. There
was considerable excitement in the crowd
on the window sill. An attempt was made
to raise ladder to the window, but for
a time 1t looked as though it would be
failure on account of the. network of tele-
Rraph wires IN 'front.' OF the building.
While this was going on another fireman
came to the window of the adjoining room
and threw Nelson rope, by which to
lower himself 10 the ground If necessary.
Under the direction CT Chief Paris the
men on the ground finally succeeded in
getting the ladder in place. When Nelson
sterped out onto the topmost round the
crowd below set up rousing cheer. In
the meantime line of hose was run up
stairs and the fire was extinguished with
comparatively little difficulty. The dam
age did not exceed couple of hundred
dollars.
Evening star., 1897-01-04
RECTOR CONATY.
The Ceremonies Of His Installation al
the Catholic University.

The Ceremonies Of His Installation at
the Catholic University.
The ceremonies attendant upon the in
stallation of Rev. Thomas ]. Conaty as
rector of the Catholic University of Amer
lea will be held in McMahon Hall of Phil
osophy at the University the afternoon of
January 10Th. Two thousand invitations
will be issued for the occasion. The cere-
monies. which will be o'clock, will be
presided over by Cardinal Gibbons. DR..
Conaty will be presented with the consti-
tuition of the University and the seal and
insignia of his Office by the Rev. Philip J..
Garrigan, vice rector and acting rector of
the institution. The papal ablegate, Arch
bishop Martinelli, will give DR.. Conaty a
special papal benediction, and confer upon
him the title of prothonotary apostolic. DR..
Conaty will then deliver his inaugural ad-
dress, in which he is expected to outline
his policy as rector of the University. Re-
marks will also be made by Cardinal Glib
bons and Archbishop Martinelli. At the
conclusion of the ceremonies the new rec
tor will hold reception.
Evening star., 1897-01-04
TO COLLECT TAXES.
Commissioners Have Plan to Get nj
Street Railroads.


With no desire of trusting their chances
to a separate bill, the Commissioners have
formulated a plan to compel the street rail-
roads of the city to pay their delinquent
taxes. When bill is submitted to them
for their recommendation, they propose, in
the event that it affects any of the delin-
qrent roads, to add clause to the bill
stipulating a condition precedent to its
passage that the road shall satisfy all out
standing claims against it in the shape of
taxes or special assessments levied by the
District
the object of such plan is manifest
The taxes which are due and unpaid are
part of the taxes due on account of the
1evy on each horse car operated in the
District. These taxes have long since been
outlaWed by the statute of limitations, and
the District has been prevented from COL
lecting them.
With the experience of the past before
them when this same plan proved success
full against the old Washington and
Georgetown railroad and the Metropolitan
railroad. the Commissioners are sanguine
that the District will recover every cent
due it.
Already the scheme has been put into
operation, and when the bill of the Metro
politan railroad seeking an extension to the
Geological Park came before the Commits
sioners they at once pounced upon 1t and
tackled on their pet proviso. With a few
minor changes the Commissioners will
doubtless make favorable report upon
this bill. But the section mentioned will
form a part of their report
The officials Of the Metropolitan railroad
have had an inkling of what the Commits
sioners proposed doing, and are indignant
that they should resort to such methods
to collect a bill which the courts will not
recognize. President Harries of the Metro
politan company has had several personal
talks with the Commissioners. and has
been promised a public hearing before the
entire board, before the report of the Com
missioners is finally sent to Congress.
Evening star., 1897-01-04

Your anxiety is for your delicate
child; the child that in spite of all
your careful overwhelming, keeps
thin and pale. Exercise seems to
weaken her and food fails to nourisl.
That child needs SCOTS Emulsion
with the Hypophosphites-not as Q
medicine, but as a food containing
all the elements of growth. 1t means
rich blood, strong bones, healthy
nerves, sound digestion. No child
refuses SCOTS Emulsion. 1t 10
pleasant and palatable. )
Nn'" BOVINE. Chemists. New York is
Evening star., 1897-01-04
HAS TAKEN CHARGE.
Vice President Cannon of the SOUTH
ern Assumes ONCE.

eFn Assumes ONCE.
Mr.. Frank s. Cannon. the new third vice
president and general manager Of the
Southern Railway Company, reached
Washington this morning and at once en-
tered upon the duties of his Office. At the
request of Mr.. Cannon Mr. w. NJ Neither
land, who has until this time been chief
clerk In the office of Vice President Finley
was transferred to q similar position in
Mr. Gannon's Office. Mr.. Netherland has
been in the employ of the Southern and its
predecessor, the Richmond and Danville
company, for more than twenty years. and
Is regarded as an experienced and very
capable official. Mr.. Guy Z. Mauiden, for
merry travelling stenographer to Vice Pres
ioent Finley, was promoted to the vacancy
caused by the transfer of Mr.. Netherland.
In speaking today to Star reporter, Mr.
cannon said: Il do not propose, as have
been the rumors in some quarters to inter-
fere In any manner with the position of
single man or boy in the service Of the
southern Railway Company so long as he
does nothing to forfeit it. 1 consider that
until forfeiture is caused the man or boy
has right to the place he holds as much
SO as he has to his breakfast
when vacancy occurs II will be my
duty to fill ii. My first duty, however will
be TO get acquainted with the property and
its advantages and to make such improve
ments as may appear to be necessary"
Evening star., 1897-01-04
AMUsEMENTs.

Philip Sousa and his highly popular and
well-trained band delighted an immense
audience at the Lafayette Square Theater
last night. As usual the encores almost
eclipsed the regular program, and 1t may
be said that the popular march composer
played nearly every one Of his swinging
productions before the close If the concert
last night. With each one, however, came
renewed clamor for more, and 1t seemed for
time as though the audience had taken
into its mind the idea of running the pro-
gram to suit itself. Not only was it
Sousa house in enthusiasm, but it filled
from the top gallery to the first row in the
orchestra. Besides, the more enthusiastic
were standing ten and twelve deep on the
first floor. The program was a well-select-
under Sousa's baton did it full Justice.
Wagner's prelude to 'Lohengrin," as well
as Goldmark's Cricket on the HEARTH"
were both splendfdly given, and received
a full round of approval. All of the num-
bers. however, were applauded, and the
same performance was gone through with
after each number-the giving of one, two
or three of Sousa's best-known march
tunes. The program adopted for the con-
cert was surprise to those who have
watched Sousa's general selections. 1t en-
braced more Of the better quality Of music,
and in some respects 1t was more enjoyed
on this account. while in other respects 1t
fell below expectations. Nevertheless. on
the whole the usual degree of efficiency and
excellence was maintained throughout, end
the number of encores completely satisfied
those who went merely to hear popular
music The three soloists of the evening
we're Franz Hell, fuegelhorn; Miss Martha
Johnstone, violinist, and Mrs. Elizabeth
Northrop, soprano The latter gave Ardi-
It's ''Se Saran Rose" and for an encore
1.-The Amorous Goldfish" Miss Johnstone's
number was well received and was enjoy
able. Mr.. Hells number on the 1uegelhorn
was something out of the ordinary, and
showed his splendid capabilities as So
loist on that instrument.
Evening star., 1897-01-04
Union Veteran Legion Officers.

Union Veteran Legion Encampment, No.
3d. have installed their officers for the en-
suing term. They were installed by Com
mander-in-Chief Jno. p. DoIohue OF VIII
mington, Del. assisted by Senior Vice
National Commander Wooter of Philadel-
phia. Prior to Installation nine recruits
were mustered in. The new officers are:
Colonel. Louis Shutter; lieutenant colonel,
E. B. Thompson: major. Noah Tryon; sur
geon. DIR. J. r. Hays; chaplain. H. D. Nor
ton; quartermaster, N. H. Merrill; officer Of
the day, William E. Keefer: adjutant, Paul
Brody; sergeant major, Dennis O'Connor:
quartermaster sergeant. II. H. Specie; SEN
tinel r. w. A. Wiley; trustees. Comrades
McElroy, Clark and Griffin.
Evening star., 1897-01-04
LOCAL MENTION.
AMusEMENTs TONIGHT.

Academy of Music. when London
EIeers.''
Bijou Theater-'The Dear Irish Home"
Columbia Theater.-"The Chill Widow"
Grand Opera House.-"Brother for Broth
err
Ice Palace 9Th and l. streets.-Real ice
skating and exhibitions by Miss Fannie
Davidson. the champion lady skater of
North America.
Kernan's Lyceum Theater.-Rice and Bar
toms Big Gaiety Company.
Lafayette Square Theater-"Sue.'
New National Theater.-Hoyts "A Milk
White Flag.
First Baptist Church. 10th and o Streets
Lecture by Prof. Edward Farquhar, Ph.D.
Church of Our Father. 18th and l. streets.
Lecture by Rev. A. G.. Rogers
Evening star., 1897-01-04
Watch for a town: Congress Heights
Advertisement
Anniversary Services.

Last evening the Sunday school of St.
Matthews Episcopal Chapel. on NJ and
Half streets southeast. held it's anniversary
service. The teachers and scholars march
ed in procession up the main aisle of the
church to their seats near the chancel,
singing one of their Christmas carols. The
service was conducted by the Rev Mr.. Nc
Kee, pastor of st. Matthew's. The annual
report was read by Mr.. J. H Howell and
appropriate addresses 10 the children and
their friends We're delivered by DR.. Robert
Reyburn, vestryman of st. Johns. La
fayette square; by Mr.. s. ]. McCathran a
yestryman of Christ Church. Navy Yard.
and by Mr.. ]. II. Gibbons, superintendent
of St. Matthew's Sunday school, all of
whom congratulated the workers on its
flourishing condition.
Evening star., 1897-01-04
COMMITTED SUICIDE,
RA6

VIM. SchOenbOrn Found Dead in His
Bed.
William A. Schoenborn, draughtsman
was four d dead at his fathers home, No
1873 D street northeast, yesterday morning
and when Coroner Hammett investigated
the case yesterday he concluded that the
man had committed suicide. Death had re-
suited from the dinhalation of illumina tins
gas and had come without struggle. The
deceased was about forty years old, and
there was no earthly reason why he should
have ended his Nfei He was fond Of alco-
holic stimulants, qhowever, and it is thought
this caused him to become respondent and
take his life.
Schoenborn lived at the house mentioned
the home Of his father. and his wife also
lived there. The house In which he lived il
a cozy stone cottage, which Is built on q
hill high above the grade Of the street
About the cottage are fruit trees and shrub.
berry and the home was an ideal one Will
lam and his wife lived happily together
hut, as already statsd. he seemed to derive
more comfort fronp the flowing bowl than
he dad from remaiuing at home with his
family.
During the holidays he probably called
upon acQuaintances, who set out eggnoge
and wine. Saturday he went out, and Il
was late when he returned home He was
uEder rhe influence Of liquor. but seemed
to have his senses about him enough to re-
main out of his wife's room, for he went Ia
a small hall room and was soon in condi.
ton which. rendered him wholly uncon.
scious Of h1 worldly affairs. When he did
members OF the family went in search OF
him. The smell Of gas that had escaped
from the little hall room made It apparent
that there was something wrong. The dool
tied no response force was used on the
door. which removed the lock, and there
stretched on the bed. was the dead form
OF the unfortunate man.
Coroner Hammett made an Investigation
Of the case yesterday. and, as already sta
ted. gave q certificate OF death by suicide
This 10 the first suicide q the new year.
Evening star., 1897-01-04
Election of Omcer..

At the annual meeting of the Home Club.
which was held at the club house, 1OOs
E street northwest, last evening, the cleo
tion Of officers for 1897 resulted as follows:
President, Mitchell Dyrenforth; vice presi-
dent, DIR. L. L. Friedrich; secretary, John
Z. Maxwell; treasurer, A. A. Friedrich;
trustees, Emil G.. Schafer. E. McC. Noel
and Ralph L. Gait. Messrs. Maxwell as
secretary and Ralph L. Gait as trustee are
new officers. the remainder of the ticket
being Reelected. The annual reports show
ed the past year to have been the most
prosperous of the organization, and the
new year begins with a handsome cash
balance, which will be expended in general
improvements.
Evening star., 1897-01-04
Funeral of John ii. HickOx, ir.

The fureral of the late Mr.. John H. Hick-
OK, jr., who was prominent in local musical
circles and was for many years a member
of the quartet of ST. Aloysius Church, took
place Saturday from his late residence, 9O6
NJ street northwest. The services were
conducted by Rev. DIR. ]. II. Elliott. rector
of the Church of the Ascension. The
pallbearers were Mr.. Charles E. Rice.
Mr.. John c. Penne. Mr.. James K.
Redington. Mr.. Joseph Tyssowski, DIR.
Gabriel F. Johnston. Mr.. William J. john
ston. MIR. J. NJ. Rankin. Mr. Julius Hughlett
and Mr. Daingerfield Hughlett. The body
was placed in the vault at Rock Creek
cemetery
Evening star., 1897-01-04
In Labor Circles,

The managers of the Workingmens Lii
brary Association and Labor Bureau have
arranged to remove the institution from its
quarters to No. 619 street northwest the
owner of which building has rendered them
the use of several rooms free of rent for
one year.
OF the socialist labor party held last even
ing at Bunch's Hall committee was ap-
pointed to arrange for a Joint debate with
representatives of the local Single Tax Club
OF the question will the single tax benefit
the workingman?"
Evening star., 1897-01-04
OF Interest to wa.hingtonian..

The Evening Star Almanac for 1897, just
issued, contains much that is Of especial
interest to Washingtonians. Much space
Is devoted to the local government, it's
sources of reveI lie and facts and statistics
regarding the D strict's educational, fnan-
cial. commercial, charitable and religious
institutions. 1t should find a place on
every business mans desk and In every IL
brary. For sale at all news stands and at
the counting room of The Evening Star
25 cents a copy.
Evening star., 1897-01-04
Old Guard Reception,

The Old Guard Of New York will hold
Their annual reception al the Metropolitan
Opera House Thursday evening, January Z.
These receptions always excite universal
attention in the military circles of the
country, and delegates from the best corps
In the land always attend and respond to
the guards warm welcome. The decora-
tions and music will he fully up to the high
standard won so many years since by
Major Thomas E. Sloan's veteran organiza-
tiOn.
Evening star., 1897-01-04

Examination for TranslatOr.
The civil service commission will exam
inc applicants February for the vacancy
in the position Of translator in the adju-
tant generals Office, War Department.
The examination will include German,
Spanish, typewriting and one of the fol-
lowing: French. Italian or library cata-
loguing. Competitors must specify In their
applications in which one of the three SUBJ
jects-French, Italian or library catalogu-
ing-they desire to be examined. The ex-
tracts will be taken from military works
IN foreign languages, and competitors
must translate into English Closely and
automatically. The extract in German
will be in script. The salary Of the posi-
ton Is 81, 400 per annum.
Evening star., 1897-01-04
Collection of Pottery.

The National Museum has been enriched
by a collection of pottery. owned by and
known the Alice Bates Van Deusen col
lection. 1t is being placed in the corridor
near the main entrance and will fill four
cases. This collection consists chiefly of
specimens of early Liverpool and Stafford
shire wares. illustrating by their decora-
tiCns events connected with American his
terry; and while not as large as some (and
not exhibited entire), is unusually complete
in its especial line
Evening star., 1897-01-04
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Only n Dollar n Year.

This Is an opportune season to commence
subscription 10 the Saturday Star for an
out-Of-town friend. The big edition,
weekly store house of interesting reading
will be sent TO any address in the United
States or Canada outside of Washington
for the trifling of dollar year and
would be a welcome visitor in any home.
Evening star., 1897-01-04
Grand Naval and Military Ball mt Old
Peint Comfort

To accommodate those who expect to at
tend the grand naval and military ball at
Chamberlins new hotel, Fortress Monroe
en- the evening of Jan 8, the modern steam
ship Newport News of the Norfolk and
Washington lire Will leave her wharf on the
evening of the 9TH at the usual hour 4
O'Clock For stateroom reservations apply
al the company's offices, 9TH st. wharf
-AdNcrtisement