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Evening star., 1897-01-01
Real Estate at Auction.

Walter B. Williams a. Co., auctioneers,
sold yesterday afternoon for Albert A. Will
son and John b Larner. trustees, the Ivy
City Brick Companys yard and Ivy City
race track, containing about 1872 acres, with
the buildings theresn. to Charles c. Dun
canson, for his clients, for $3e, 500, subject
to balance Of trustaands accrued interest
$S2. 26666: also for Eugene F. Arnold and
William F. Holtzn1an, trustees, lot lettered
A, of subdivision of lots Din square 693.
fronting 30 feet on New'Jersey avenue and
l1S feet on South Bastreet improved by a
two-story brick house, to s. w. .Giddln9s
for $2.OOO; also for Allen C. Clark and VIII
liam Mayse, jr.,1 trustees tract Of land on
the Benning road, in the District and
known as part of STONY HIP and bay
ley's Purchase" containing 80 47-1OO acres,
more or less, to r. E. Redway, for the sum
Of $780,
terday at public sale house 114S LIST street
northwest TO John Cook for s., 500.
Evening star., 1897-01-01
NEWSBoYS RESTRICTED
They Cannot Gall sThsh Papers on Sun
days5
New Police Regulation and an Ap-
proval of the1IorAe Liquor Law
some AamenNaments.

meeting of theab board of District Com
missioners was heh late yesterday after
noon, when the Morse bill for the regula-
tion Of the liquor traffic in the District of
Columbia and the protest of pastors OF the
city against the crying of newspapers on
the street on Sunday mornings were con-
sidared.
The Commissioners so amended the police
regulations that after February a boy will
be liable to a fine of s. or more If he should
call newspapers on the street on Sunday.
This action was taken very promptly after
the hearing on the subject of the crying of
newspapers on Sunday, which the Commis-
sioners held yesterday afternoon. The
amendment to the police regulations per-
mits the boys at any time to cry extra,
editions OF the local newspapers on extraor-
binary occasions"
The amended police regulation on this
subject follows:
mo person shall make any needless noise
or outcry. or any noise or outcry for the
purpose OF advertising wares or attracting
the attention or inviting patronage of any
person for any hack or other vehicle, or
any business whatsoever. ,,5,.
Provided, however, that newsboys, In
the exercise OF their. calling, may cry their
newspapers between the hours of O'Clock
am. and O'Clock pm. on secular days OF
the week, and not otherwise.
fTOVlQeO, 1urtner, that neWSDOyS may
cry, at other necessary hours, extra editions
of the local newspapers ON extraordinary
occasions. .a..-
Provided, further, that this section shall
not apply to auctioneers.''
The Morse Bill.
At the same meeting the Commissioners
approved the Morse liquor bill, with rec
ommendation that it be amended SO that
bar room will at all times be in full view of
the public. Its adoption will abolish
screens at the doors and windows of
bar room, though the phrase, "in full view
Of the street." would be subject to legal
Interpretation. The proposed amendment
follows:
'The interior of any bar room shall at
all times be exposed, in full view of the
street, except in the case Of a hotel, In
which case there shall be a full view of the
interior from the public halls
The Commissioners also recommend an
amendment providing for an appeal from
the excise board, either by tho applicant
for license or person who objects to
Its issuance Their proposed amendment
fellows:
IF a justice of said court SHALL after
examination Of the record, consider that
the excise board has erred on a questio
of law, in granting or refusing a license,
allow appeal, provided that such an
and that the applicant, II he or she had a
liquor license the preceding license year,
may continue business pending the appeal
Provided. further, that the action of
said board shall be final until reversed by
said court"
Evening star., 1897-01-01
Watched 1t Out.

A banquet was given last night by the
Young Bachelors Club In their club room
In Mt Pleasant. During the evening
speeches were made and toasts drank 10
prosperity of the clubs future success. At
IL o'clock-the last of the old year and the
entering OF a Happy New Year"-three
large cannon gave vent to the force of
Ine hopes" About 30 O'Clock the bows
oisnanded with hearty Good night" and
: hAppy New Year" Among those pres
Lisie Miller. Newton Ferree, Duncan Nc
Donald. William Reach, Ray Rogers and
Charles Wright. 11
Evening star., 1897-01-01
Election Of Omcers.

+ Myrtle Lodge, No. %. knights of Pythias
Tuesday, December 20, elected officers for
the next ensuing term, as follows: Chan
cellor commander, H. E. Smith; vice chan
cellor, Sol Myers; prelate, H. Marks; mas
ter Of work. w. F. Beers; master of finance
F. M. Stromberger; master of exchequer
Geo. p. Cornell; keeper of records and
seal, Frank B. Crown; master-at-arms w
E. Thompson; inner guard, J. A. Cox; outer
guard, D. Y. Wood: representatives to
Grand Lodge, Geo. E. Cornell, c. L. Brooks
Frank B. Crown, M. c. Thompson and W.
F. Beers; trustees, w. w. Moore, NJ. C.
Thompson, c. L. Brooks, g. w. Edmunds
T. A. Bynum: representative to Bureau of
Relief NJ W. Moore
Evening star., 1897-01-01
AFFAIRS IN GEoRGErOwN.
New Year Events on the West Side Of
the Creek.

One of the largest audiences ever assem-
bled west Of Rock creek met last night at
the West Street Presbyterian Church to
join the Sunday school children In their
Christmas celebration. The church was
beautifully decorated, Mr.. Mayfield being
at the head of the decorating committee.
The musical selections were unusually fine
and beautifully rendered. Prof Hunter.
the precentor Of the church, was highly
commended for his success, especially in
the Echo Song" Mr.. Bennett and Mr..
Swindells assisted at the organ. The super
iItendent. Mr.. William Leetch. presided.
and Rev. DR.. Alexander delivered a short
but appropriate and interesting address.
Mr.. John Leetch. the assistant superin-
tendent, with appropriate remarks. present.
ed beautiful Bible to Mary Goodman for
having brought the largest number of new
scholars during the year. Each scholar
was presented with a box of candy. The
Rev. Mr.. Smith, pastor OF Peck Memorial
Chapel, pronounced the benediction.
The old year was cast loose and the new
year ushered In at midnight by appropriate
services at number of places. Prayer
and song services were held at Dumbarto1
Avenue NJ. E. Church. which was well
attended. Rev. DR.. Joseph Stitt conducted
the services. At the watch meeting services
at Mt. Zion NJ. E. Church, Rev. Z. w. s.
Peck making an excellent address. The
closing half hour of the old year was
n arked by love feast. At many Of the
private houses watch meetings were held,
and the New Year ushered in with cere-
mony and we'll wishes. The usual midnight
noises were not forgotten. and the sounds
of guns, firecrackers. bells and whistles
came from all sections.
The first name to appear on the blotter
of the police station for this year is that
Of John Thomas, a colored driver, who
was arrested upon complaint Of the health
inspector for violating the new dairy reg
ulations. This was the only arrest up to
noon today.
There was quite a lively fight yesterday
afternoon at the entrance to Masonic alley
on 32d street, just above NJ street, between
tp o of the female denizens of the alley
Mhat caused the fight is not known, but
the women fought like tigers and attracted
quite large crowd. The bout was broken
up before the appearance of the police and
TO. arrests were made
Edwin c. Clark has transferred to the
Great Falls electric railroad the right of
way over block Of the Whitehaven SUBJ
division.
John c. Hurst has decided to Messrs, Geo
W. King and j. Bartoa Miller, trustees,
5000 trust on lots % to 81, of block 2. in
the Whitehaven and Harlem subdivision.
Evening star., 1897-01-01
Nonparen Council.

At a regular meeting of Nonpareil Coun-
ell. No. 40c. N. u. the following officers
were elected for the ensuing year: Presi-
dent, VIM. H. Fisher; vice president, Ellis
G. Myers; speaker. Ernest Ritter; ex-presi-
dent. John c. Burke; secretary, Robt ].
Hale; financial secretary, Geo. Huntington:
treasurer. Chas. e. Holmes; chaplain, Geo.
w. Hall; usher. John C. Aiverson; sergeant
alarms, Ed. C. Maher; doorkeeper, r. A,
Green; trustees. c. e. Etchberger, John N.
iIet, T. r. Jayne and John c. Burke; dele
gate to immediate relief, VIM. II. Fisher.
Evening star., 1897-01-01
The Wilmer Estate.

The first report of Daniel W. Doub and
Albert T. Coumbe. committee of the person
and estate of Calvin Wilmer. the we'll
known grocer. who was recently declared
by a marshars jury to be of unsound mind,
has been submitted to the Equity Court.
The value of the real estate belonging to
the unfortunate man is placed at 5000,
with membranes thereon amounting to
ST.. S;sS.3 The personal estate is reported
to be worth 81 1871.
Evening star., 1897-01-01
The Geological society Ad,ourn.

The Geological Society of America closed
It's ninth annual meeting yesterday after
holding two sessions devoted to hearing
special papers on various geological re-
searches. The meeting divided In two sec
tiers at the afternoon session in order to
finish up the program.
Two papers read in the afternoon attract
ed much attention and received thorough
discussion. One of these was on New
Evidence on the Trap Sheets of New Jer-
sey, by Prof H. B. Kummel OF Chicago
University. The other was by Prof E. II.
Barbour, on "A Study of the Nature.
structure and Phylogeny Of DaemonelIx."
Inc society closed the annual meeting by
adjourniEg at the close of the afternoon
session.
Evening star., 1897-01-01
Overhead Wires.

The United States Electric Light COM
pany recently strung wire across C street
between 9Th and 7th streets to give liaht
to the Jefferson Hotel. at the corner of
9th street and Louisiana avenue The
commissioners yesterday ordered that the
company remove this wire In two days
or show how the stringinR Of the wire can
be legally permitted
Evening star., 1897-01-01
Land Returned.

Mrs Rosa Wallach and Mr.. Jesse brown
sonie time ago dedicated land to the Dis
trict for the widening of Sherman avenna
The Commissioners yesterday ordered that
tnls land be returned to the owners as
the avenue cannot now be widened and the
Commissioners do not care to hold ii FOR
an indefinite period
Evening star., 1897-01-01
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUsEMENTs TONIGHT.

Academy of Music.-The Flying Jordans.
Bijou Theater.-"The Sporting Craze"
Columbia Theater.-Kellar the magician.
Grand Opera House.-"On the Mississip-
pl'
Ice Palace. 5th and L streets.-Real Ice
Skating. and the great international six
day bicycle race.
Kernan's Lyceum Theater.-Sara Devere's
Own Show.
Lafayette Square Opera House-''The
Gay Parisians.'
New National Theater-The Bostonians
in Prince Ananias."
Willard Hall.-Exhibitlon Of the Cinem-
atograpEe.
Evening star., 1897-01-01
Watch Night Services.

The usual watch night services were
held in most of the Methodist churches
OF the city. and appropriate services were
held In number of churches of other de-
nominations. Meetings were also Le.u IN
the Central Union Mission and the Saliva
tion Army Hall. which were continued
until the new year was ushered In. The
various councils of the Sons Of Janadab
held the watch night services which are
peculiar TO that order. and at midnight the
members renewed their pledge.
Evening star., 1897-01-01
OF Interest to Washingtonian..

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, Its
sources Of revenue and facts and statistics
regarding the Districts educational, fnan-
cial. commercial, charitable and religious
institutions. 1t should find 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 q COPY.
Evening star., 1897-01-01
SLOW FIRE ENGINES,
An Investigation to BE Made by tho
Commissioners,

TN HHSebt1Rat1On to He Made by the
Commissioners.
Mrs. s. M Miller, who lives at Park and
Pine streets, Mt. Pleasant, complained to
the Commissioners today that the chemical
engine was inadequate and the engine
from company No. 8 had been slow In
reaching the fire last night on Park street,
and that the latter engine had been forty
five minutes in reaching the fire from the
time the alarm was given. Commissioner
Truesdell promised that an Investigation
of the charge should be made
A rerort by Chief Paris showed that the
IRE was too great for the chemical engine
to handle. but that nine minutes after it
was there the engine from company No. 8
was on hand and promptly extinguished
the fire.
Evening star., 1897-01-01
De Molay Commnndery.

concert and ball was given last even.
ing by De Molay Commandery, No. 4.
knights Templar. The floor committee Was
composed of Messrs. George ". Evans. di-
rector; William Messervey, H. E. Tripp.
Frank L. Hanvey. g. c. Stokes. W. H.
Pope. w. T. Hardy. c. s. Domer, s. Edwin
Tomlfnson and c. G. Nichols
Evening star., 1897-01-01
Poor Fund Running LOW.

The police poor fund is SO nearly depleted
that after Saturday there will be nothing
distributed unless additional contributions
are received. Applicants for assistance win
then be referred to the Associated Chari-
ties. Yesterday Mr.. Isaac Cans and sLans-
burgh Brothers sent to the police some un-
derclothing for the poor, and q cash con-
tribution Of 81 was received.
Evening star., 1897-01-01
DENIES RESPONSIBILITY.
A Suit Growing Out OF Eclkinxto1
Railroad Affairs.

Suit Growing Out OF Eckington
Railroad Affairs.
In bill In equity, fled by him yesterday
against President David M. Newbold of the
lexington and Soldiers Home Railway
Company, Receiver w. Kesley Schoepf,
John Rtdout. James T. Pretty and VIM H.
Duehay, Hamilton X. Gray, the former
treasurer Of the company, prays that Mr.
Newbold be enjoined from negotiating q
note for $2.S97.25. given him by the COM
plainant May 20, 1885,
Mr.. Gray also asks that deed of trust
On sublot F, in square 297 to Ridout and
Petty, to secure the payment of the note,
be Cancelled. and that the property be re-
conveyed to him.
Mr.. Gray says the note was given to
cover an apparent shortage shown by the
broke- of the company, and that an investi-
cation has shown that former bookkeep-
er was responsible. He claims that he is
not indebted at all to the company, and he
seeks release.
Evening star., 1897-01-01
Anti-SalOOn League.

A meeting of the Anti-Saloon League
will be held Monday evening at 623 Louisi-
ana avenue for the installation Of officers
snd the hearing and discussion of reports.
Rev. F. D. Power has been invited to make
the Installation address. Among the re-
ports to be read and discussed will be that
en the hearing before the District Commits
sioners on the bill TO amend the District
liquor laws.
Evening star., 1897-01-01
Wants Dover Interest.

Jeanette ]. Madison has filed bill in
equity against Henrietta Madison and
others, praying that her dover interest be
awarded in premises 2210 11th street. She
also asks that the defendants be restrained
from disturbing her In possession of the
property, pending a final hearing She Is
represented by Attorney Thos. L. Jones.
Evening star., 1897-01-01
One of the Finest Homes I'm the CTtx
Mt Public Auctinn

capitalists, investors and those in search
OF an elegant home will do well to attend
the sale of the magnificent new residence
No 1i1O New Hampshire ave This sale Is
by order OF b. p. Snyder and T. r.. Jones
trustees, and full particulars can be had
nom the auction columns. under the head
of C. G. Sloan & Co. auctioneers. The resi-
dence VIII be open for inspection daily from
10 am until pm, commencing Monday
next NtAS
Evening star., 1897-01-01
CITY. AND DISTRICT.
Send 1t to n Friend.

There are lots of people who would rather
have visit from the Saturday Star fifty
two times in the year than any other holi-
day remembrance you could think Of. 1t
can be sent to any out-of-town address in
the United States for the whole year 'a7
for one dollar.
Evening star., 1897-01-01
Cake Walk and Waits.

The Jolly Three Social Club, No. /, is
well-known organization in colored society.
Every New Year night it gives a grand
cake walk, prize waltz and ball. Tonight
the affair takes place at Washington Ca
dets' Armory Hall. Thomas, who Is better
known as Lord Brumwell, will be master
of ceremonies. Thos. Hall Is president of
the club.
Evening star., 1897-01-01

The biggest Resolve for 1897.
Resolved, That you get fine butter. better
service, quick delivery and lowest prices at
James +. Oysters, 900 Pa. ave-, extensive
dealer in butter. Phone 271-Adyt,
Evening star., 1897-01-01

The post office at Atlanta will be made
one of the first-class February /. The pos
tai regulations provide that cities having
5000 population shall have post offices of
the first-class- Atlanta has. by the last
state census, 5000 population. This will
give the Office three grades of carriers,
with sl.OOh 500 and $500 salaries respec-
lively.
Evening star., 1897-01-01

You can't go on losing flesh under
ordinary conditions without the
knowledge that something is wrong,
either with digestion or nutrition. If
the brain and nerves are not fed,
they can't work. If the blood is not
we'll supplied, it can't travel on its
life journey through the body.
Wasting is tearing down; SCOTS
Emulsion is building up. Its first
action is to improve digestion, create
an appetite and supply needed nutri-
ton. Book free.
SCOTT BOVINE Chemists, New York.
Evening star., 1897-01-01
Health once Records.

Upon the reassempling Of Congress the
Commissioners will rRpGrt to that body a
bill requiring all PARSONS getting tran
script Of the recordstof ,the health office to
pay q fee of 80 CENTS. ait Is thought that
q revenue Of 81 coo psr annum will be real
lied through this tax. 4 sl:'t E,..g<.,
Evening star., 1897-01-01

12-Inch Stock Boards 81 Per 100 Ft.
Libbey & Co., 9Th st. and New York ave-
a.
Evening star., 1897-01-01
The Western High school BuilAi

Tae Western High School Building.
Commissioners Ross, Truesdell and Pow
ell visited the site of the Western High
School this morning and designated To-
cation for the new building which they
BY SBth and seth. 3 and u streets.
Evening star., 1897-01-01
MAINLY PURITY,

CUTIGuRA REMEDIES cleanse the baood, skin
and scalp Of every eruption, impurity AMI disease,
whether simple, scrofulous. Lucrative or hered-
itary. In word they are the greatest skin cures,
blood purifiers and hnm0r NEEDLES OF modern
times ard gucceea when the best sphysiesans fail.
Sold throa6hout the world. dea6
Evening star., 1897-01-01
AtIanta's Post ONCE.

Watch for a town: Congress Heights
Evening star., 1897-01-01
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Manchester for Mount Vernon
and Marshall Hall at 10 am.
Steamer Washington for Norfolk ard
Fortress Monroe at Z pm.
Steamer Wakefield for Colonial Beach
and river landings at am.
Evening star., 1897-01-01

Can't Serve Anything for Breakfast
that's more enjoyable than our delicious
Sausage. We make all kinds. All rich and
toothsome. J. A. Augesterfer, 6j6 Cen mkt 1
Evening star., 1897-01-01

RoyalGlueMucilages sticks everything .IOc
mh6-tfstf
Evening star., 1897-01-01

Once You Buy "Partridge" Hams
no other brand will please you. No othe,
hams are SO sweet, mild and juicy. Sold In
all markets. N. H. SHEA 632 Pa ave- 1!
Evening star., 1897-01-01

For New York Roast Beef and Steaks go
to John r. Kelly, 9th st. wing Center Mar
ket. Boston Corned Beef a speciality.
Evening star., 1897-01-01

Favors, Scrap Pictures. J. Jay Gould.
d26-7ts
Evening star., 1897-01-01

las and OIL Heaters all styles and prices.
A EBERLY'S SONS, 71S 7th st. NV.
Evening star., 1897-01-01

"Dove Brand" Hams Never Lose
by comparison. They're easily the finest
Every user says so. Sweet, mild and deli.
cious. Miller & Krogmann, Cent. & N. Links
1t
Evening star., 1897-01-01
CITY ITEMS.

Pension ONCE Clerks.
See the Standard Dictionary and Cyclo-
paedia in the pension court, Saturday, noon
it,
Evening star., 1897-01-01
Weak Stomach,
Impaired Digestion,
DiSOrdered Liver
W01 1@O|yT A RIVAL,

2oc. at Drug Stores, or viii be sent by q. q
Agents. B. F. ALLEN CO, Sdc Canal st, New
York. most paid. upon receipt Of price. Bsok
free upon application
Evening star., 1897-01-01
ADJUSTMENTS.

The King Of Pills II Bescham'a 1ys-dl
Evening star., 1897-01-01

Royal Headache Powders cure. LOG.
mh5-m,w.f.s6
Evening star., 1897-01-01

BEDcHAMs ILLS. taken an directed. viii
quickly restore F. males to complete health, They
promptly remove obstructions or Irregularities Of
the system. For
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-03-10
HIS HEAD HARD
Beer Bottle Drops Three Stories and
Breaks on a Fellows Face.

BIZ Offenstein, burly young fellow
over on the West Side, now has the rep
utation Of having the strongest physi-
ognomy of any one in that end Of town.
Ii is rather imnlobile on all ordinary oc-
casions, but an occasion will sometimes
occur which is a little extraordinary.
Ed Campbell happened to be on the
top floor of a three-story building on the
corner of Chicago and Seneca avenues
while several young fellows were stand
ing below, among whom was the afore-
said Bill. Ed, for sorne reason as yet
unexplained, let a beer bottle fall from
his high altitude, and ii went straight
toward the vicinity of The young fellows
upon the sidewalk.
The bottle contained a small amount
of whisky, but then Bill is neither ship
Of state nor an Indian canoe, so he sure
~ did not intend to christen him, for ne
was launched long ago. 1t may be that
Ed intended TO toss Bill drink, but be
this as it may, the bottle and contents
went straight for Bits face. Hearing
Ed cal out to him, Bill looked UP just
as the bottle came down, and striking
him ssuare in the face, few into as many
pieces as there were stars in Bill's mind.
The bottle made quite a cut in mis- fore
head, but it was anointed with whisky at
the same time it was made, and that al
leyiated the pain, Of course.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-03-10
COMING HOME FROM THE PAYMENT
John PuIlen and wife Going to the Fifth
Regiment.

John W. Pullen and his handsome
Cherokee wife were in the city again
yesterday enroute 10 Anadarko, I. T..
where John holds a position under the
colonel of the Fifth United States reg
ulars. They have been attending the
second payment to certain members of
the Cherokee nation, of which tribe
Mrs. Pullen is a member. and her por-
ton OF the strip money" amounted to
$lSS.6S. The payment is being made at
Haydenville. in a heavy timbered coun-
Try, ana Pullen says the heavy rains
have made the worst roads there he
ever saw. The mud is belly-deep 10 a
morse and travel with anything like a
load is out of the question. The pay
ment is still going on and will occupy
many weeks yet. The place is filled up
with fakirs of all kinds, horse traders
and bunko fellows. Many Of the Chero-
KEGS who got their money were skinned
out of il by the sharpers and went home
penniless. Why the government will al
low these outrages on the unsophisti-
Gated is a mystery to Mr.. Pullen and to
many other people.