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Evening star., 1897-03-04
GEORGETOWN HAPPENINGS.
West Washington Participates in In.
auguration Festivities.

FeetkSitleS.
The whole of Georgetown turned out to-
day to witness the inaugural ceremonies,
the bright. bracing weather bringing out a
much larger crowd than would ordinarily
witness the display At an early hour this
morning the streets presented holiday
appearance Crowds were beginning to move
toward Washington, and the car lines were
packed, the Capital Traction and the Met
ropolitan cars being filled with people.
The exodus continued until after noon. and
by 2 o'clock this afternoon the population
of this section of the city had decreased
fully three-Quarters.
Not only did the exodus embrace George
town, but 1t took in all of the surrounding
country. The residents of Tenleytown fill
ed the cars to Georgetown. while the Great
Falls line brought down many more from
that section of the District. Some people
chartered wagons, and In a party went
down to the city, to stop at some side
street and witness the parade from the
elevated position. chairs being placed in the
wagon for the convenience of the occu-
pants.
The police force for Georgetown was the
smallest known for some years. At q
o'clock this forenoon all of the available
regulars and specials were sent down to
| Washington, leaving only three regular
| policemen and three specials for duty on
| the streets while the mounted force of the
| county embraced only two men, including
Policeman Eli Riley, who was acting SER
| geant. For the first time for several years
| the dress batons were used.
The meteorological summary for the
| month of February from observations taken
| at Braces drug store. corner of Both and NJ
| streets, by Prof. NJ F. Burrows, shows that
| the mean temperature of the month was
| 35.4 degrees. The maximum temperature
| vas "a degrees, occurring on the 11th,
| while the minimum temperature was IL
| degrees, occurring on the 1st. The month
| ly range of the thermometer was - de-
| grees. Total rainfall in inches, including
| melted and hail z ~ iy cheS Tic
! average daily rainfall was 21-1O0 of an
| inch. The rainfall for the month the
| heaviest since April, 1925. The total snow
| fall for the month was 81 inches There
| were fifteen days upon which one one-hun-
| dredth of an inch of rain fell. Frost oc-
| Cured on eleven days. and there were six
| days on which hail appeared There We're
eight clear days six fair ones and fourteen
cloudy days during the month. The prevail
ing direction of the wind was from the
| northeast.
Evening star., 1897-03-04
FIREMAN KILLED BY CARS.
John 4. Merriman Struck on the Bal
timOre and Ohio Tracks.


John A. Merriman, assistant foreman OF
No. engine company of the local fire de-
pGrtment, met his death suddenly shortly
after IL o'clock last night at 9th street and
Florida avenue northeast. Mr. Merrirnan
resided at 934 9th street northeast and it
was necessary for him. On his way home,
TO cross the tracks of the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad at the point mentioned. In
some unknown manner Mr.. Merrman was
struck by IL shifting engine, No. 1402 and
badly injured. Persons in the vicinity at
the time summoned the ninth precinct po-
lice patrol wagon, and the unfortunate man
was removed to Providence Hospital. There
the surgeons did all in their power to al
leviate his suffering, but without avail, Mr..
Merrinan dying at $3.50 o'clock this morn
ing
The deceased leaves a wife and four chill
Gren. He was appointed to a position in
the fire department March II, 1893; and was
promoted to assistant foreman August /,
1895. He was highly regarded, both by the
members of the department and a large
circle of friends, to whom the announce
ment of his untmely death proved a very
severe shock. No arrangements for the
funeral have as yet been made.
Evening star., 1897-03-04
CITY AND DISTRICT.
4 GIee club. serennde.

The William Connell Glee Club of Scran-
ton serenaded the man in whose honor the
club is named at the Regent Hotel Tuesday
night. This club is composed of about
forty of the best singers in the country
They belonged to the famous Welsh sing
ing society. which carried off the prize al
the worlds fair and afterward went abroad
where they sang before the crowned heads
of Europe. The club will serenade Presi-
dent Mckinley at the White House tonight
and sing elsewhere in the city during its
stay here.
Evening star., 1897-03-04

Wheeler 4 Wilson's Latest No. ..
High arm. rotary motion. Only mac hine
with ball bearings. AT the beginning OF
this session it was selected for exclusive
use in the sewing department of all of the
public schools of the District. Office. 42I
9th ST. NV btw and i. no2l-s tn. III. If
Evening star., 1897-03-04
Souvenir Rail Tickets

Ready Friday morning. Parker's Book
Store 6i9 1th 81. n.w.-Advt
Evening star., 1897-03-04

Urging the Passage of the Tax Bill.
The Commissioners have sent an urgent
letter to Senator Mcmillan, requesting the
passage of House bill S499. which has for
it's object the regulation of tax sales in the
District of Columbia. Under the present
condition of affairs the holding of a tax
deed wipes out all outstanding Indebtedness
against property. The proposed Legislation
requires that before the deed can be issued
all taxes in arrears must be paid. Conclud-
ing their letter the Commissioners say: IF
you can secure the passage of this bill you
will add to the great debt of obligation
which the people of the District of Colum-
bia owe to you as the constant guardian OF
its best interests"
Evening star., 1897-03-04

The Mckinley and Hobart Club of
Georgetown was presented with
handsome banner and flag last evening by
the ladies of the banner association. The
banner was carried by the club in the pa
rade today. The presentation was made
by Miss Bessie Gates, and responded to by
Mr. James l. Turner and William Brown
The club assembled a Odd Fellows Hall,
on 18th street, at o'clock this morning
under the command OF Capt. William Neal
The club have excellent costumes and
were led by the Eagle Drum Corps which
was preceded by the yellow kid"
Evening star., 1897-03-04

THE GREAT INAUGURATION SUPPLY
Of all choice cuts of meats. Spring Lamb
New York Rib Roast. Southdown Mutton
Terderloin. Sweetbreads, Porterhouse.
Steak. French and English Chops. The
above can be had at the stalls of John r.
Kelly, Gth ST. wing Center market.
Human Artificial Eyes, Hemper, & ave
Evening star., 1897-03-04
Examination for Customs Inspector.

The civil service commission will hold an
examination Saturday, April 3. for the
grade of day inspector in the customs. serv-
ice Only citizens of the United States can
be examined. The minimum age limitation
for this examir alton is twenty years. No
application will be accepted for this ex-
animation unless filed with Smith Thomp-
sen, secretary of the board of examiners,
customs service, custom house, George
town, DC, on the proper blank, before the
hour Of closing business on March 10
Evening star., 1897-03-04
Texas Notable Flag.

A feature of the inaugural parade was
the appeal ance of the state flag of Texas.
The flag, beautiful silk cne, was sent on
by Mr.. John r. Moberly of Austin, Tex,
state superintendent of public buildings
and grourGs, to Mr.. Z. y. r. Green, son
of Mrs. Hetty Green of New York. The
flag foated over the state capitol many
years ago, and was never before out of the
state except on one occasion, when it was
sent to Chicago, and placed on the TeNas
building during the worlds fair.
Evening star., 1897-03-04
Special Slecpcrs via II. and O.. to Gin
III IL

will be placed in service on train leaving
Washington 1:45 am, March ), 6 and T.
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1897-03-04

Old prints, antique furniture. watches.
Heitmuller's Art Gallery, 1888 18th ST. mi ct
Evening star., 1897-03-04
The Man Was Honest.

Charles Landers, a private in the Marine
Corps, has been acquitted in Criminal
Court No. of the charge of robbing the
jeWelry store of Lewis Calisher, on Penn
sylvania avenue southeast, the night of the
oath of last January. 1t appeared from the
testimony that while Intoxicated Landers
fell into the store window, but it did not
appear, although so claimed by the govern
ment. that he robbed the place. Lieut. Nc
Gill of the Marine Corps testified that Lam
ders bears an excellent reputation for hon
esty. The man was represented by At
torney Saml ID. Truitt
Evening star., 1897-03-04
ADJUSTMENTS.

LivcrCOmplniuts cured by Beecham's Pills
Evening star., 1897-03-04
Mrs. COxan's Will,

The will of the late Mary Cogan, dated
February 10. 1897, and raining her son,
VIM. n. Cogan, as executor, was filed yes
terday afternoon. To Mary J. Ha.nmett
and Gertrude c. Cogan, daughters, tho
sums of $1,000 and 5000 are respectively
left. The residue of the estate IS equally
divided between the said three children.
Evening star., 1897-03-04
EXCURSIONS, ETC.
CHEAP AND PLEASANT ENcIRSIo>

CHEAP AND PLEASANT EN'I 1iSIoNS.
Large and ComnodiouS Steamers.
Hourly from sih ~. ferry wharf
L. miles the Pictures luc Potomac.
Washington. IL. q. heAIndria. Va.
RuI'Nn TRIP IL CENTS.
Passin. In view Of L. = Navy Yard. 4. :. Ar
senal Grounds. Arlington formerly the honnc of
Gen. Robert T. Lrei. the I.rBZ i,ridge. Potomac
Park, etc; the historic old city of Alexandria,
Va, the city home of George Washington: reiuin-
is.cnr"s l.16-l Sol: visit Waslincton'S Church
and Masonic Ledge t,en. BTaddurks Headquarters.
the Marshall House twlcrc Col. Ellsworth f'n
10y electric trolley line You EO' urouEh Wash
ipcton's old pantatunS To Mount Ncrrion. th.
home and tomb OF George Washington. Returning.
in view of the modern fortiiicatiuns ai Fort Nasd-
incron. Fort Fupte and Shcridan's Point.
Boats leav. promptly at half past each hour
from $50 AIN. 10 $50 pm. each day.
THE WASHINGTON ST. BT. co, LIMITED '
&. W. RIDLEY Gen Man. ml4.3t
Evening star., 1897-03-04
All of 1t for Ten Cents.

The issues of The Evening Star for March
3, 4. and Will contain an elaborate his
tory OF the Inauguration of President Nc
kinley, and form interesting and
valuable souvenir of the great event Cop
les of The Star for the four days will be
mailed TO any address for ~ cents.
Evening star., 1897-03-04
C,,innxe During February.

The mcnthly statement of the director
of the mint shows the amount of coinage
executed at the United States mints dur
ing February. 1897, to have been as fol-
lows: Gold, SO 900: silver $1,5l9 1893;
minor coin, $SGoS9; total, $1 ,7.7, ,sS3 OF
the silver coinage s1,340,000 was In stand
ard dollars.
Evening star., 1897-03-04
All Along the Potomac

The Great Falls electric line. which starts
from 36th street. Georgetown. Ghe blue
cable and the F street electric cars going
west make direct cOnnection). take visitors
along in full view of the picturesque Pali-
sades of the Potomac, the old defenses of
Washington. and the Little Falls: to the
wonderful Cabin John bridge. the largest
stone arch in the world. built by the United
States government Fare. only ten cents
each way, from Georgetown TO Cabin John.
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1897-03-04
VIGILANT POLICING.

No. 1 Mantels 81. Libbey & Co.-Ad,
Evening star., 1897-03-04
To Talk to the Students.

committee consisting of Messrs. W. NJ.
Crook. VIM. F. Kirk and H. F. Smith of
the Columbian University, called Mr..
Bryan Sunday and obtained from him a
promise that he would speak before the
studeats of that institution on some date IN
April. Mr.. Bryan was to have spoken there
last week. but was unable to do SO on ac
count of other engagements.
Evening star., 1897-03-04
See the vitascope at 1l,4 st. n.w.-Advt


Interstnte COmmerce COmmissiOn,
The interstate commerce commission
in an opinion by Commissioner Prouty, has
announced it's decision in the case of W. r.
Rea against the Mobile and Ohio Railroad
Company. The present difference of nearly
one-half In the rate on beans and tomatoes
from Verona, Miss, to East ST. Louis, H..
same, it was held, should be remedied, but
the evidence was not found sufficient 10
warrant an order changing the c,assifica-
tion of these vegetables. Issuance Of order
was suspended to permit readjustment or
rates by the carrier, with leave to either
party to introduce; further evidence
Evening star., 1897-03-04
GUIDES flowers last longest. 1924 F.-Adv.
sIr. Jeremiah Il. Imbrie,s VIII Filed.

sIr. jeremiah Il. Imbrie's Will Filed.
The will of the late Jeremiah r. Imbr!e
has been filed. 1t is dated April 1, 1883, and
names the widow of the testator. Leila f.
Imbrie, as executrix. The sum of $500 is
given to brother, John A. Imbre of Co
lumbiana county. Ohio. and a like amount
tc another brother, David Imbrie of St.
Paul, Mimi. The residue of the estate, in
Guiding :;13 acres OF land in Charles county,
Md. and houses 1877 10th street, 1913 Co
lumba street and 2202 1871. street, this
city, IS left to Mrs. Imbrie.
Evening star., 1897-03-04

The charge of criminal libel, preferred
by Miss Mollie Grimes of Anacostia against
Mrs. Lizzie Mayberry. was nolle pressed
yesterday by Assistant District Attorney
Mullowney. Mrs. Mayberry, it was charged,
had. in a letter to her brother. who was
about to marry Miss Grimes, criminaliy at
tackled the character of the young lady.
and the suit followed.
Evening star., 1897-03-04
A Valuable Reference Book.

One of the best books of its kind ever
published is The Evening Star Almanac.
As u reference manual IT has no equal, and
few, if any, contain much valuable mat
Ter II has been carefully compiled TO NEE:
the demands for an encyclopaedia in con-
densed form This little volume is for sale
at The Evening Star office. news stands,
FOR y cents a copy.
Evening star., 1897-03-04
The Inauguration In Print.

For 10 cents sent to The Evening Star
office tie issues of The Evening Star for
four days beginning March 3 will be sent
tc any address. These issues will contain Il
complete and graphic record. handsomely
illustrated of the events attending the in
auguration of President Mckinley.
Evening star., 1897-03-04
Regulation of Cemeteries.

The Senate passed the House bill entitled
''an act for the regulation of cemeteries
and the disposal Of dead bodies in the Dis
trict Of Columbia" Several verbal amend
ments of minor Importance Were made 10
the bill by Mr.. Gallinger and conferees on
the part of the Senate were appointed.
Evening star., 1897-03-04
A Piano for Mr.. Hobart.

The beautiful quarters of Vice President
Hobart at the Arlington have been further
enhanced in attractiveness by new style
eight -Circassian walnut Bradbury Upright
grand piano, made expressly for Mr.. Ho-
| bart and his family. 1t is of the finest
| instruments of its kind ever manufactured
Evening star., 1897-03-04
The Best Lumber, $1.OO Per 100 Feet
Frank Libbey & Co., 9th and New York ay
advertisement.
A Pleasant Serenade

The Washington Infantry Band of Pitts
burg. which accompanies the Americus
Club of that city to the inauguration SER
Graded The Star and its contemporaries
last evening, playing many beautiful selec-
tiorS, among them some OF Sousa'S s march
es, with excellent effect.
Evening star., 1897-03-04
Inauguration side Trips to ssOld
Point and Return. $3.50

tn Norfolk and Wash. Steamboat Co
Will sell tickets TO Fort Monroe and Norfolk
at reduced rates until March 10 inclusive
good 10 return until March H. inclusive
Fare for round trip. $50. The only direct
and most comfortable route. See ad. page s.
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1897-03-04
Sl.GO Low Rates to baltimore 4 SI.6O
Return via Pennsylvania Railroad.

For the accommodation Of visitors tC
Washington on occasion of the inaugura.
uon. special excursion tickets will be solo
March 4. and q. good to return unit
March :, al rate of $3.50. Good on al
trains-AdVt
Evening star., 1897-03-04

President W. II. Stewart Of the Louis
vile Baptist has called a special confer
ence of the members of the Afro-American
press to meet at the office of the Washing
ton Bee tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock.
The colored press will call and pay respects
to the President.
Evening star., 1897-03-04
People Out for .sn,, sbot.-

Feel free to use our dark room. Every ia
Cility and courtesy extended amateur pho
tographers- All the up-to-date ideas in
Photographers Supplies. H. H Brown
1910 F street northwest.-Advt.
Evening star., 1897-03-04

After departure of $40 pm. train. March
3, and until the morning of March 6. all
express trains for the west will leave from
the B. and o. New York avenue station.-
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1897-03-04
Special Train to Baltimore After In
nuEural Ball via Pennsylvania Rail-

For the accommoda ton of visitors from
Baltimore attending the inaugural ball.
special train will leave 9Th street station at
am. Friday, March 5. In addition to this
service, all regularly scheduled trains be-
tween Washington and Baltimore will be
operated in many sections as the neces-
sites of travel require.-Advt.
Evening star., 1897-03-04
Inaugural Ball Special to Philadel-
phin via Pennsylvania Railroad.

Special train will leave 9th street station
at $50 am. Friday, March ;. Pullman
sleepers attached-Advt.
Evening star., 1897-03-04
Account Philndelphinns Attending
Inaugural BnI.

The Pennsylvania railroad will operate a
special train. with Pullman sleepers at
tached to leave 9th street station for Phil
adelpha at 2:30 m. Friday, March o.-Adv.
Evening star., 1897-03-04
Sound Money Club No. 1.

The Mckinley and Hobart Uniform Clut
has changed Its name to THE American
Sound Money Club, No. l." At recent
meeting a resolution was adopted calling
on other republican clubs in the United
States to meet In convention tomorrow a:
noon in Grand Army Hall to organize ma
tonal league of sound money clubs
Evening star., 1897-03-04
short Route From st. Louis to Texns

The run from ST. Louis to Texas points
has been considerably shortened by new
schedule put on over the Iron Mountain
route, the Texas and Pacific road and the
International and Great Northern. -Four
elegantly equipped trains run daily over
this route. and they make the fastest time
ever made to the jone star state.
Evening star., 1897-03-04
Special Train to Philadelphia After
Inaugural Ball via Pennsylvania

For the accommodation of Phladelphians
desiring to return after the inaugura! ball
special train will leave Washington with
Pullman sleepers attached, 30 m. Fri
day March 5.-Adyt
Evening star., 1897-03-04

Mount Vernon trains take but 80 minutes
each way. Leave Pennsylvania ave. and
131s St, 10 and II am, Il, l, and pm.
advertisement.
Evening star., 1897-03-04

Quick service to Mount Vernon from
Pennsylvania avenue and 131a street every
hour from 10 am. to 3 p.m.-Advt.
Evening star., 1897-03-04
Metropolitan Branch Trains During
Inauguration
Libel Cnse Discontinued.

! VIII arrive at and depart from B. and o..
| R.R., New York avenue station, March 3,
| and 5-Advt.
Evening star., 1897-03-04
$3.50 to baltimore and Return via Il
and o. Il. X.

For all trains, including Royal Blue Lin
and famous 45-minute Flyers. March 4tl
to 9Th; valid for return until March Sth
ADV ertisement.
Evening star., 1897-03-04
Special Train to Philadelphia vi.
Pcnnax min RailrOad.

For the accommodation of visitors to the
Inauguration a special train, composed of
day coaches and parior cars, will leave 9Th
street station at pm. March for Balti-
more and Philadephia.-Advt.
Evening star., 1897-03-04

Take trains Pennsylvania avenue and 13I!
street for Mount Vernon. 10 and ii am.
and H. l. and 3 pm-Advt
Evening star., 1897-03-04

Mount Vernon railway. from Pennsylva-
MIA ave. and 13l2 ST, to Mount Vernon every
hour from 10 a. m. TO . p.rn.-AdVt
Evening star., 1897-03-04

via Pennsylvania Railroad.
Through Pullman sleeping cars now in
service between Washington and St. Louis
on $40 IN. train daily.-Advt.
Evening star., 1897-03-04

Money to lend at 8 and per cent on rea
estate Frank 7. Rawlings. 1905 Pa. ave.
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1897-03-04

Sale of books at sloan's Monday Now on
view.-Advt.
Evening star., 1897-03-04

A Y. GRAY. General Commission Mer-
chant. La. ave and 10th St, Live Stock,
Poultry. Fruit. Eggs. etc. Prompt returns.
Ref. Bank of Republic.
Evening star., 1897-03-04
CITY ITEMS.

For Coughs md Throat Troubles
use Browns Bronchial TIoches. They re-
leve all Throat irritations caused by Cold
or use of the voice.
Evening star., 1897-03-04

23c. Oh the Dollar Saved
On Painting Rooms papered from 81 up
F. G. Nolte. $40 9th st. NV. No branch.
d5-t, s-tf
Evening star., 1897-03-04

Carried in the Parade,

will prepare you to pass any examination
for so. No. 81 East Capitol street.-Advt.
Evening star., 1897-03-04

II your child looks upon
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There is food medicine
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ting color into the cheeks enrichng the blood AMI
bringing comfort and good nature. Our book Will
tell you more about IT. sent free.
z SCOTT L. BOVINE. Chemists. New York.
Evening star., 1897-03-04
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Manchester for Mount Vernon at
1o am and pm.
Steamer Washington for Norfolk and
Fortress Monroe at pm.
Trains leave 13is street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Mount Vernon at $40, 1905, IL
am. and 12:0J. 2:0J and 4:1J pm.
Trains leave 13ia street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Arlington hourly from am.
10 pm.
Steamer Harry Randall for Colonial
Beach and river landings at Z am.
The herald., 1897-01-13
AGRICULTURAL CHEMISTRY
Instructive Lectures on Fertilizers and
Eucalypti Last Evening

A general meeting of the Southern
California Academy of Sciences was held
last evening at the room of the Friday
Morning club, and was we'll attended, in
spite Of the threatening weather. This
meeting was devoted to the agricultural
chemistry section, and on two topics,
fertilizers and eucalypti, the audience
was well instructed and entertained.
Prof. S. M. Woodbridge first delivered
a popular talk on the Chemistry of Fer
tilizerS and in an entertaining manner
instructed his hearers on the values of
different fertilizers for various soils and
crops. Prof. Woodbridge deplored the
fact that there is no proper standard
now for the ANALYSES of soils, and said
that analysts yet give widely different
reports as to the result of examinations
Of samples submitted to them. The
speaker showed how important it is to
have the soil analysed, in order to know
in what chemical constituents 1t is lack
ing and how to supply the deficiency
In illustration of his remarks the speaker
showed by aid of table how different
fertilizers influence the vegetation in
various kinds of SOIL
At the conclusion of Prof. Wood
bridges talk many Of the audience pro-
pounded questions on the subject, and to
these the speaker gave instructive ans
wers. A great amount Of interest was
The herald., 1897-01-13
JURY TRIALS FOR PETTY CASES.
Needed Amendment in the Criminal
Code Suggested.

Under the existing law every hobo and
other petty maiefactor brought up before
a court of justice can demand a jury
trial. and if denied one, con appeal his
case on that ground alone. This fact
has caused much annoyance not only
to court officers, but to citizens who have
been compelled to serve on the juries
without pay. of course, as jurors in
criminal cases tried in justices courts
get no remuneration. In the hope of i'm
proving this state of affairs, Deputy
District Attorney James has prepared
and sent to Senator Bulla a Sacrament
to the draft of a proposed amendment
to the criminal code. The new section,
IL adopted, will read:
In all proceedings and action before
any justice Of the peace, police judge or
recorder in any Incorporated city or
town, and in all justice and police courts
in this state. the justice of the peace
recorder, police judge or magistrate may
proceed to trial without jury in the
following cases, and in all cases in
which the right of trial by jury is not Sc
cured at common law: Disturbances
|. and breaches of the peace; vagrancy;
malicious mischief indecent exposure,
gaming and gambling, selling lottery
tickets. and drawing and managing lot
teries, keeping houses of iN-repute, and
residing in said houses, and for all vio-
lations Of city, county or town ordi-
nances"