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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-09

John A. Logan Command, Union Vet
Grams Union, elected the following officers
for the ensuing year; Commander, Col.
w. P. Meachem; lieutenant colonel, E. S.
Yingling; major, Hazard Wheeler; chap
lain. w. S. Barker; officer of the day, Capt.
c. P. Plat; officer of the guard, Comrade
Stanisbury; quartermaster. Comrade Snod-
grass; chorfster, Comrade Chris Meyer.
Being election night large crowd was in
attendance, including the national COM
n ander, Gen. Harlow L. Street; Congress-
man Weaver of Ohio, Capt. Thad. X. Say
lcr, United States navy; Col. Henry Healcy,
Col. Samuel r. Stratton. chief of staff, and
other distinguished gentlemen AS soon as
the election was over and a few patriotic
speeches were made the crowd adjourned TO
attend the entertainment provided by the
Ladies of the w. r. c. L.. of the order in
the adjoining hall. The program was good,
particularly the plantation song of Miss
Mamie Smith, daughter of the late Gen.
Green Clay Smith. Ice cream and refresh
ments were served. The crowd was large
Mrs. Col. A. H. Beck presided. Col STRAIT
ton was master of ceremonies Gems. Street
and Meachem made speeches, and every
body seemed to have enjoyed themselves
to the fullest extent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-09
FAIR TONIGHT.
Warmer Tomorrow, With Increasing
ClOuliness.

Warmer Tomorrow, With Increasing
ClOudiness.
Forecast till pm. Friday.-For the Dis
trict of columbia, Maryland and Virginia,
fair tonight; Friday fair, but with increas-
ing cloudiness; warmer Friday morning;
Southerly winds.
Weather conditions and general forecast.
The weather Is generally fair in all dis
tricts east of the Mississippi. Local showers
are reported from Texas and the Rocky
mountain districts.
1t is warmer east of the Rocky mountains
and cooler in the extreme northwest ard
over the plateau regions.
The barometer has risen except from the
upper lake region southwestward to the Rio
Grande valley. An area of high pressure
covers the Atlantic coast districts, and a
second area of high pressure covers the
plateau regions. There is a, slight depres-
sion central over Kansas. The barometer
Is low north of Lake Superior.
The indications are that the weather will
continue fair, with rising temperature, from
New England southwark 10 Florida The
conditions are favorable for light loc ii
showers and partly cloudy weather from
the lower lakes southwestward to Texas
Friday.
Condition of the Water.
Temperature and condition of water at 8
a. M: Great Falls, temperature, 80; condi-
ton. 3; receiving reservoir, temperature,
II; condition at north connection, 2; condi-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-09
IN PLACE OF CABI e
Preparing to Make Change in the 7tb
Street Motive Power.
The Company Does Not PrOpose to
Continue the Use Of the Streets
for Shifting Cars.

Authc rfty was given. by the board of d.
rectors of the Capital Traction Railroad
company at the meeting yesterday to the
building committee in charge of the work
OF installing the underground electric sys-
tenn on the Pennsylvania avenue and 14th
street lines OF the company, to make con-
tracts for the material needed to equip the
'th street line with the same system. 1t
has been the plan of the management Of
the road ever since the adoption of the
new motive power to thus equip all the
lines operated by the company SO that the
system should be a uniform one.
While the contracts for the material
will be given now, SO that everything
needed can be brought to this city and be
ready for use, the actual work will not be
begun until the completion of the task of
equlpplng the Pennsylvania avenue and
18th street lines, which is now in progress
1t Is expected that this will be about the
middle of February or the LIST of March
The Proposed Loops.
1t is proposed to get the current for
operating the cars On 7th street from the
power house in Georgetown, which is now
being fitted up. The present power house
Tor the cable system, which is located at
the foot of 1th street. will be utilized as
place for the storage of cars 1t is the
intention to ask from Congress authority
to make loops at each end of 1th street SO
as to avoid the necessity of shunting cars
on the street.
At the southern end of 9TH street the
tracks of the company now extend around
on AZ street, where there is an entrance
INTO the power house. Authority will be
asked to continue these tracks up Az street
nall block to o street, thence along O
street to 9TH street, SO that the cars COM
ing down 9TH street will pass entirely
around the present power house, retul ming
again to the main track.
AT the northern terminus of the line
which is at Florida avenue and It'll street
the cars will be run along the tracks Of the
U street branch, and thence south, round
ing the point of the triangular square and
thence west alcng street to 9TH street
again. In both instances the loops extend
around one square, and will be similar in
character to the proposed loop at the navy
yard END Oh the pennsylvania avenue line.
Some Plans for the Future.
1t Is the ultimate intention of the COM
pany to equip the U street branch with the
same system, and to continue the under
ground motive power from the present ter
minus, 18TH and Florida avenue northward
along 18th street to the eastern end of the
bridge which crosses Rock creek at the
Geological Park. 1t is expected that when
this Is done the cars can be run from the
zoo down 14th street or 7th street The re-
malnder OF the line to Chevy Chase will
continue to be operated by an overhead
wire, the change being made at the end of
the Rock Creek bridge from the overhead
to the underground, just as is done at pres
ent at Florida avenue and 18th street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-09
CONDENSED LOCALS,

a leaking oil pipe on the railroad track
on Virginia avenue southwest took fire
about 80 o'clock Tuesday night, setting
fence on fire and causing a loss of 500
President A. +. Randle of the Capital
Railway Company has been informed by
The District Commissioners that no good
argument has been advanced to induce
them to change their decision as to his
request Tor permission to extend the road
through Harrison street and Bowen road.
In the divorce proceedings Instituted by
Amelia Weeden against Thomas l.. Wee
den, Judge Hagner yesterday signed
decree divorcinS the petitioner from the
defendant. Mr.. Weeden is ordered to pay
the costs of the suit.
A leaky oil pipe resulted in fire yester-
day on the railroad tracks, and the fence
along Virginia avenue southwest No. 4
engine company responded to a local alarm
and eXtinguished the blaze. The damage
amounted to about $50.
The body of dead infant was found this
morning about 7:3O o'clock, at the corner of
lst and X streets northeast, by Policeman
Shannon. The remains were sent to the
police station and Coroner Carr notifeu.
For riding a bicycle without a ligated
lamp Charles Riley, Louis Williams. Latane
Lewis and Thomas Cook each forfeited 50
collateral in the Police Court, before Judge
Scott.
Shortly after ) o'clock yesterday after
noon James Langdon. coiored boy, about
street northwest, while riding a bicycle
along F street, fell in fit between 10th and
21st streets. His left eye was slightly
bruised. He was taken to the Emergency
Hospital, where the wound was dressed and
he then went to his home.
Your honor, this is one of the unfortu-
nates,' was the way Officer Jack addressed
Judge Scott in the Police Court when
Annie Ennis was charged with vagrancy
Ninety days in the work house." was
Judge SCOTS disposition Of the case.
John Lynn and Henry Dutch were ar
raiGned before Judge Scott in the Police
Court this morning, charged with dsorde-ly
conduct and profane language in an alley
near Foundry court. The defendants de-
MED the charge, but the testimony of the
officer making the arrest was SO conclu-
sive that Judge Scott imposed a fine Of 50
each.
Four Greek fruit vendors were before
Judge Scott in the Police Court this morn
Ing, charged with blocking the street in
front of the Academy of Music last night
The officer making the arrest stated that
this was a frequent occurrence, and he
thought 1t best to arrest them. A fine of
IS each was imposed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-09
Kit Carson Post Election.

Kit Carson Post, No. ., G. A. r., has
elected the following named officers and
delegates to the department encamp1nen,
for next year: Officers-G. w. Callahan
commander; N. N. Mccullough, senior vice
commander; j. p. Reed. junior vice COM
mander; A. Hart, quartermaster; H. "
Cotton, surgeon; E. c. Stevens chaplain;
w. II. Fuss officer of the day; E. A. Curry
officer of the guard; A. J. Cunning trustee
Delegates-L. F. Randolph, A. Hart. w. H
Doollttle, G. H. Claybaugh, w. H. Myers
N. N. Mccullough. ]. p. Lothrop, G. NJ
Hustled. T. c. Upton, J. B. Carter, w. H.
Partridge, G. W. McElfresh, E. C. Stevens
A. j. Cunning, E. c. Johnston, J. E. Heff.
ner. L. Il. Cutler. r. Bennett, j. p Reed
J. r. Brown. F. B. Stewart. E. D. Tracy
J. johnson. I. G. Jaquette. A. F.. Mcmillan
]. E. Krouse. ]. F. Collins, A. Baldwin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-09
Let's Have "The Barber"

To the Editor of The Evening Starr
A most timely and welcome suggestion
vas that in this evenings Star, viz: to
substitute the Barber of Seville for the
Faust" which is announced for the last
night Of the short season Of opera next
week by the Damrosch troupe. "E. NJ. s.
truly says, 1--WE have had surfeit' of
that opera, especially as it is so soldem
given with the ballet and Its charming
accompanying music. more's the pity. By
all means let US have the Barber of Sc
vile" In preference, and we feel sure we
voice the sentiments of many others, not
withstanding the assertion that "at the
request of the public" "Traviata" was SUBJ
stituted for the lovely music of Rossinis
Barber Campanar as the Figaro is
alone worth going miles to see!
December s, 1897 Mrs. ]. H. g.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-09

Replying to letter from w. H. Green
general superintendent Of the Southern
Railroad Company, in which Mr.. Greer
complained that the order requiring safely
gates at 13h street crossing was unjust AMI
unnecessary. the Commissioners have mott.
fled Mr.. Green that they will not modify
the order. The Pennsylvania railroad has
furnished Its crossing at the place with
gates. the Commissioners state, and a care.
full investigation by the police and the
Pennsylvania railroad makes 1t apparen,
that the large travel at the spot requires
gates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-09
BODY BURNED TO A CRISP
Miss Susan Magee Meets Death in Horrible
Manner
Her HaDdsomc Residence, With Con-
tents, Destroyed by Ffre-De-
ceased Was IN Invalid.

fire occurred last evening at the home
OF Miss Susan Magee and her sister, Mrs
Cheney Swaime, No 944 F street south
west, in which Miss Magee, aged nearly
sixty years, and an invalid, lost her life
Shortly after o'clock an alarm of fire
was sent in by citizen, and very speedily
engine company No. responded. By the
time the firemen reached the scene, how
ever, the handsome dwelling was in a
blaze. Foreman Koontz of the engine COM
pany was at once informed that Miss Ma
gee was In the building, and, taking sew
eral OF his men, with a line of hose, the
party made their way into the sitting
room. where she had last been seen.
Efforts were al once made to subdue the
names, but 1t was soon seen that more
help was needed, and a second alarm was
sent in. To this engine companies Nos .
and 3 and the chemical engine and truck
c, with Assistant Chief Belt, responded,
and IN little while the fire was gotten
| under control.
A search for the lady was at once made,
and in little while her body was found
prostrate. and burned to a crisp, on the
floor near the table at which she had been
sitting.
1t had been the custom of Miss Magee
for number of years to occupy place at
this table each evening and read by the
aid of a lighted students lamp. By some
means the lamp was last evening over
| turned, and this set fire to the building.
The residence, which was one of the
handsomest of the old-fashioned sort, was
large, roomy structure, built on high
| terrace. some distance back from the
street. The dwelling, with its valuable con-
tents, was the property of the deceased,
and she had resided there for many years,
her sister, Mrs. Swaime, being her only
companion.
The deceased was a native of New York.
being the daughter Of the late James s.
Magee, who was one of the best-known
and most highly respected citizens Of the
District in the older times. Very early in
life Miss Magee was brought to this city
and lived here until her unfortunate death.
She was member of the Episcopal Church
and few women did more for the aid of
suffering humanity. She was beloved by a
wide circle Of friends, who are today
mourning her death as few deaths are
mourned. Mrs. Swaime, one sister and the
deceased lived together, while another sis
ter, Mrs. T. A. Jones, resides in the adjon-
ing house. Mrs. James B. Smith and Mrs.
w. D. Swami, also sisters, live in the city,
while brother and two more sisters reside
| in the west.
Mrs. Swaime, who was not at home when
| the fire occurred, was greatly Mortified
| upon her return to discover what had hap
pened. She went to the residence of her
sister, Mrs. T. A. Jones, adjoining the
| burned dwelling. and will, 1t Is understood,
make her home there for the future.
The funeral will take place tomorrow af-
ternoon at o'clock. Services will be con-
Quoted by Rev. DR.. Tongue, and the inter-
! ment will be made in Oak Hill cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-09
Alleged Policy King Arrested

Policy Detective Watson, just before noon
today, captured Ed Conover, known as the
Policy King" Of the District. Conover has
long been wanted by the police, but mas ul
to this time been able to elude the police
and 1t is said he has been transacting busi-
ness through other parties.
1t has long been suspected, it is said, that
he was engaged in the policy business. and
Detective Watson has been working on the
case. He saw him today at the corner OF
7th street and Pennsylvania avenue and
placed him under arrest, taking him to NO.
9 police station.
Detective Watson said today that, while
no policy papers were found on Conover,
he has witnesses sufficiently informed to
convict him when he is brought up before
the court for trial.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-09

The Commissioners have ordered, as to a
certain piece of property, that in the opin-
ion of their attorney a mortgage, as re-
spects all latent equities. is purchaser
under the doctrine of an innocent pur-
chaser for value without notice In view
of this, the assessor will note upon the
records of his office that the collection and
recovery of the general taxes levied there
on are barred by reason of omission from a
tax certificate of information, and on the
faith of which a loan was made by the
person seeking the relief. T.,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-09

At the annual convocation of the Grand
Royal Arch Chapter Of the District OF
Columbia, held Wednesday evening. the
following officers were chosen: J. F. K
Appleby. G. H. p; S. R. Bond, d. G. H. p.
VIM. Barnum. G. K. Robert Armour, G. S..
A. W. Johnston, grand secretary; NJ. r.
Thorp grand treasurer; Orville Drown e.
V. and L.; Rev. H. w. Ennis, grand chap
lain; Abram Frey, G. G. H.; Harry Standi-
ford, G. P. s.; Geo. c. Ober, G. r. A. c.;
A. B. Coolidge, G. NJ. Sd ": H. K. Simp-
son. G. NJ. I'd "; Chas. Becker, G. NJ. 1st
"; l.. Stoddard, G. S.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-09
WALT'FHAM WATCHES.

Every watch movement that
leaves the factory of the American
Waltham Watch Company has
the word "Waltham" engraved ON
the plate. That name is a FULL
guarantee by the Company which
has more Watches Inn use
throughout the world than all
other American companies combined.
For sale by all jewelers..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-09

The Debating Society of the law depart
ment of Georgetown University will mold a
second public debate Saturday, at O'clock
The question to be decided is whether or
not the Hawaiian Islands should be an
nexed to the United States. The debaters
are: Affirmative, James S. Mccarthy of
Mississippi, Goundry w. Bingham of Ala
b&ma; negative, Fred Schade of Virginia
and Waters E. Brown of the District The
judges are Rev. F9ournoy Menefee, presi-
dent of Washington College; Charles Pei
ham of Virginia and Chas. U. Darr, Wash
liz ytO1 ID. C
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-09
Three Years i'm Prison.

A jury In Criminal Court No. this at
terroon returned verdict declaring JAS
Nc iris, colored, guilty of false pretenses
Chief Justice Bingham sentenced Norris to
three years Imprisonment in the New Jer-
sey state prison at Trenton.
1t was charged that November IL Norris
falsely pretended to a woman named Har-
riet Minor that he had shipped to this city
by boat certain merchandise. including q
barrel of -four and a hog, killed and Dress
ed. and that he needed S with which to
pay the freight thereon. He added, 80 1t
was charged, that he was able to sell the
hour for 3 and the hog for S. The gov
eminent contended Norris secured S from
the woman by fraud.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-09
Theft of Sflverware.

1t was reported to police headquarters
this morning that the residence of Mr.
Walter H. Wead. 1862 Corcoran street, was
robbed some time during last night of a
quantity Of silver forks, spoons and other
articles to the value Of $50. Detective
Helan was assigned to the case and is
now investigating 1t. The booty was Sc
cured from a room in the basement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-09

The recent Festival of Holidays" held at
Rauscher's. was a financial success, and the
authorities Of the Newsboys' Home and
Children's Aid Society have expressed their
appreciation Of the assistance extended by
the press and business men of Washington,
which has insured a merry Christmas for
the newsboys, and the permanent improve
ment of their home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-09
Relief Association Omccrs.

AT the regular monthly meeting of the
Banneker Relief Association. held Tues
day evening last, the following named
officers were elected for the ensuing year:
j. Frank Boston, president; ]. VIM. Mays,
vice president; Richard II. Nugent, treas
urer; J. Mckee Syphax, recording secre-
tary; Jas. H. Payne, financial secretary;
Arthur Lucas, sergeant-at-arms. and
Messrs. John H. Butcher. DIR. VIM H.
Comes, Leon Turner and DR.. VIM. S. Loft
ton, board of directors
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-09
without Authority.

The Commissioners today informed Man.
ager w. H. Allen Of the Postal Telegraph
Cable Company that they are not author
ICED by law to grant a permit to the COM
pany to lay q conduit on North Capitol
street from B to C for the purpose Of
making an underground connection with
The Capitol
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-09
OFFICERS CHOSEN.
Result OF Election in Two CHAPTERS
q. e. g.

y. T.. >. r -
Ruth Chapter, No. I, o. E. S., of Bright.
wood. elected the following efh9ers for the
ensuing year: Mrs. Rose Yost, worthy
matron; Henry Yost, ST., worthy patron
Mrs. Elizabeth Schneider, associate matron;
Miss Ida NJ. Gould, secretahy he-elected)
Mrs. Jennie johnson. treasurer (re-elected);
Mrs. Rose Anderson, conductress; Mrs.
Aoram Fiery; associate oonductFess:
No. 3. o. E. s.. held last night, the follow
ing officers were elected for the ensuing
year: Miss Ida Tomlinson. worthy matrol
Granville M. Hunt, worthy patron; Mrs. 8.
w. Yeatman, associate matron; Miss Mat
tie H. Gould, secretary (re-elected); Mrs.
Fanny Taylor, treasurer (re-elected); Mrs.
Ella Hunt, conductress; Miss Clara Ball,
associate conductreSS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-09
The Naval Hydrosraphic Office.

Secretary Long has issued an order trans
ferring the naval hydrographic Office from
the control Of the navigation bureau to
that Of the bureau of equipment. The lat
ter bureau now has charge Of the compass
es, naval observatory and similar branches
or the service, so that the order is in the
interest of uniform practice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-09

The Commissioners have informed Mr.
John Kennedy Of 1895 F street that South
Capitol street from E to K is scheduled to
be permanently paved. the work to be COM
menced next spring.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-09
Horse Stolen.

A horse attached to an open buggy, the
property of NJ. L. Gottwals of ISL 9Th
street northeast, was stolen from North
Capitol and P streets shortly before noon
today. The police are investigating the
matter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-09

The following persons, recently indicted,
were arraigned today before Judge Bradley
in Criminal Court No. 2. Each entered a
plea of not guilty:
Cato Bray and Isaiah Price. larceny from
the person; Nelson Wooden, second Of
Tense petit larceny; Henry Lewis, larceny:
cealed weapons: Spencer Barnes house.
breaking; Frances Butler, alias Fannie But
Ter, larceny from the person: Daniel Brooks.
adultery: John Stewart and Joseph Carey,
larceny from the person.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-09
Capital: OneMilIionD Dollars

SAFE DEPOSIT DEPARTMENT
/ Rents safes inside bur-lar-proot yaul,, NJ
% per annum upward.
Securities, jewelry sIlv.rware and valuahle.
OF all kinds in owners package trunk or case
taken on deposit moderate cost
SAVINGS BANK DEPARTMENT.
Deposits received from TEN CENTS upward
and interest allowed IS and above.
Loans money real estate and collateral
security. Sells frst-ciass real estate and
other securities in sums of $500 and upward
TRUST DEPARTMENT
This company is legal depository FOR court
and trust funds. and acts as administrator.
executor. receiver. assignee and executes
trusts OF all kinds Wills prepared 10y q
competent attorney in daily attendance.
OFFICERS:
THOMAS n. JONES. rresIdep,
Z. FRANCIS RIGGS. First Vice President
w. RILEY DEEBI-E. ......-. Second Vice President
ALBERT L. STuRTEvANT. Secretary
GEORGE HOWARD ..-..........-......Tr Treasurer
CHARLES E. NiMAN. Assistant Secretary
WOODBURY. BLAIR. Trust OtHces
DIRECTORS:
E Francis Riggs, Andrew wyle,
Thomas r. Jones. Matthew C. Emery.
W. Riley Decide, Henry A willard
Woodbury. Blair, Thomas HYDE
Albert L. Sturtevaut. John f. Rodgers
George II. Plant, james NJ. Johnson.
Zenas C. Robbins, John G. Parke
George T. Dunlop. Robert o. Hoffman
VIM. E Edmonston. John Cammack
VIM. A. Gordon. II. Bradley Davidson
ocS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-09
Fine Printing
for professional men
Elliott's speciality.

Higl-class work, but not higl-cost work. Presses
typ men and know how''-are here 10 turn ont
any kind of printing work. Phone 1919. dsS-1id
YOU Ii. ..UST HAVE TINE
to have electric lights supplant the old
fashioned gas lights in time for your Xmas
evening trade, See about supplying the
wiring and doing it, too, Estimates cheer
fully given.
A. j. SCOTT, ELEG TRlCAL CONTRACTOR.
40 Sth Phone 1916 deS-Sd
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-09
Death of Mrs. A. NJ. Ferris.

Mr.. F. p Ferris. the correspondent of this
city, today received a telegram announcing
the death of his mother, Mrs. A. M. Ferris
of Columbus. Mrs. Ferris mad spent much
of her time in this city and was well-known
here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-09

A motion for a rev trial was today filed
in the case of Frank Smith, alias Charles
Chick, convicted Monday last in Criminal
Court No. . Of obtaining 81 60 from Geor-
gianna Vogel by false pretenses.