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Evening star., 1897-01-05
DISTRICT GOVERNMENT.
Railroad Bills,

Mr. Frank Hume. representing the rail-
ROAD committee of the board of trade. had
d conference with Commissioner Powell
.hls morning upon the subject of pending
railroao ollls, now before the Commission
ers Tor report. Special reference was
made to the Mcmillan bill for the abol-
isnment OF grade crossings in South Wash
hi.,. ,on. H. commissioner Powell informed
MN that the plans of the Commissioners
anu the report to accompany them were
wen unoer way and would be sent to Com
sress within short time.
Saved the Leary.
Harbor Master Sutton has received q
complimentary letter from the president
OF the National Steamboat COMPANY
thanking the crew of the police boat for
the efficient services rendered its boat the
George Leary lest Saturday The boat
nad @ almost sunk when the police boat Joe
fuily pumped her out. But for the timely
assistance of the police boat President
hey says. the boat would have been de-
stroyed.
Naval Militia.
Late yesterday afternoon the Commits
sichers 1avcrably reported the bill having
IN view the formation of naval militia
battanon as an adjunct to the National
Guard. The report of the Commissioners
is extensive and goes into the merits of the
measure at length. Reference is made IN
the reports of the Secretary of the Navy
ana the PRESIDENT upon the subject of naval
militia. In conclusion the Commissioners
say:
The pracicability of such an organiza
t1on in the District of Columbia is evil
dent when attention is directed to the fa-
cihtles at hand. The Potomac river and
chesapeake bay present ample sea room
Tor drill and maneuvering, while the navy
yard and its gun equipment offer an ex-
ceptlonal opportunity for instruction in
modern heavy ordnance. The District
likewise presents a good field from which
10 select the personnel Of such an organiza-
tfon. A large number of ex-naval officers
are found in the government departments
while in the navy yard and on the water
front can be found hundreds of men ready
to join such a movement who would read
lily develop into an effective naval force ,,
Evening star., 1897-01-05
AFFAIRS IN GEoRGErowN.
Rapid Progress Of the Work of Lay
ing COndufts.

ktup10 FfO8feSS OF the Work OF Lay.
ing COnduits.
Since the granting of their permit few
days ago the Potomac Electric Light and
Power Company has been working at a
great rate laying conduits and erecting
poles for street illumination, and connect
ing the same with the wires that have been
already laid. In very short space of time
the laborers of the corporation have made
the connections with almost every new pole
that has been erected, and within the next
fortnight 1t is expected! that the company
will be ready to turn on the current for
illuminating purposes, while the lights now
in use will be. turned out, The contract of
the new company is already overlapped,
due to the delay of the matter in the
courts, and as soon sthe home company
completes all arrangements they can start
In on their contracts. Il Their new poles,
erected opposite the present lights, are
slightly shorter and more ornamental.
While the work of excavating Is now in
time by making number of underground
connections with many of the business
houses of this section of the city. A sep
arate conduit Is now being laid up 31st
street, to end in front-of the post office.
The conduits which have heretofore ended
at the NJ street bridge have been extended,
and now cross over irto Washington and
go straight cut NJ street. For some time at
iedSI tnlS Will De the main CONDUIT OF tNe
company leading into Washington.
Only one arrest was made yesterday at
the seventh precinct police. station, and up
to noon today the blotter was clean.
The warm weather of the past few days
has had bad effect upon the skating, the
Ice having rotted and melted almost en-
tirely.
1t is reported that most of the roads lead
ing into Georgetown are in a miserable
condition Just at present, being mass of
mud and water in most instances.
Evening star., 1897-01-05
Veteran Association.

The Washington Light Infantry Veteran
Association held its regular monthly meet
ing last night in the officers room at the
armory. At the conclusion of the business
session the committee of arrangements
took charge and presented fine literary
and musical program, which was thor
oughly enjoyed by the members and large
i.umber of invited guests. The several Sc
lectior.s rendered by Mr.. Eugene Coffin on
the saxaphone were exceptionally fine. The
gem Of the evening was the song Twenty
Years Ago" by Capt. John Miller Mr..
Chas. Skerri.t sang the Lost Chord"
Banjo, guitar and violin solos and duets, by
Messrs. Beckert, Clements and Vanmeyer
and comic songs by Mr.. Harry Shackelford
were rendered. The committee had
provided a supply of refreshments and
smokers goods, and everybody was hidden
to partake freely. At midnight the COM
pany sang America" and closed the
evenings entertainment with the toast, ITO
our departed veterans" which was drunk
in silence.
At the regular meeting in February the
annual election Of officers will be held, re-
ports Of officers received, and the usual
monthly camp fire will follow the business
session.
Evening star., 1897-01-05
GENERALLY FAIR,
But 1t IL Also Stated 1t Will Be
Slightly Colder Tomorrow.

But 1t IL Also Stated 1t Will BE
Slightly Colder Tomorrow.
Forecast till pm. Wednesday-For the
District of Columbia, Maryland and Virgin
la, partly cloudy tonight; generally fair
Wednesday; slightly colder; westerly winds.
Weather conditions and general forecast
The barometer has fallen, except in the up
per Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys,
where it has risen slowly; 1t is low in the
lower Saint Lawrence valley. There is a
secondary depression central over the up
per lake region, and the barometer contin-
ues highest over the central plateau region.
1t is colder 1Oo to 200 over the Ohio valley
the lower lake region, the south Atlantic
and middle Atlantic states. 1t Is slightly
colder in the northwest, but the tempera-
ture has risen to the west of the Rocky
mountains.
Rain prevailed during the night on the
Atlantic coast and light SHOWS north of the
Ohio valley. The weather is fair in the
gulf states and west Of the Mississippi.
The indications are that the weather will
be fair from the lake regions southwark to
the gulf coast Wednesday. Local SHOWS
are indicated for the lower lake region and
local rains or light SHOWS for New England
and New York, followed by clearing and
fsir weather Wednesday.
1t will be slightly colder on the Atlantic
Evening star., 1897-01-05
Hotel Arrivals.

Raleigh-D. M. Hollingsworth, New Or
leans. La; g. c. Tyler, A. P. Ketcham.
w. H. Remington and Judge C. W. Meade,
New York; ]. Hart and wife, Milford, Pa.
John Mckee. Brooklyn, N. Y; W. St. John
and wife. Atlanta, Ca: w. K. PeIzer.
Montgomery. Ala; G. Miles, Boston, Mass.
H. W. Hunter, Hamilton, Ohio.
Ebbitt-Chas. M. Hogg, L. M. Branson,
Cadiz, Ohio; Fred. w. Kelsey, e. W. Rowe,
New York; w. Coffin and wife, u. S. A:
S. c. Gish. j. s. Beall, WeIlsburg, w. Va.
Hamilton-T. c. Briggs. Hampton, Va;
w. H. Pitcher, Philadelphia, Pa; Fitch
Dewey. Toledo, Ohio.
Cochran-George H. Tuttle and wife, New
Haven, Conn; Frederick Peters, Newark,
N. j.
,:Arlington-Edmund F. Leland. Boston,
Mass; ]. w. Wood, Baltimore, Nd; Geo.
w. Stearns, Richmond, Va; F. T. Holder.
Yonkers, N. Y: C. e. Schoff, Cincinnati
Ohio; T. B: Phillips. Philadelphia. Pa.
Normandie5B. T: Howell, New Bruns-
wick, N. j.: D. D. Denise, Freehold. NJ j.;
M. A. Knapp. Syracuse. N. Y: Mr.. and
Mrs. Anderson, Boston, Mass.
Shoreham-G. Blodgitt, New York; A. D.,
Psge, New ark. N. j.: e. Mcclellan. Boston,
wellington. E. Fisher and A. ]. Arm
strong, Cincinnati, Ohio; W. j. Davis.
Butte. Mont: G; H. White. New York.
RlS8S-C II. Fost, D. scott ana Miss An
ME Russell. New York.
Willard's-P. B. Domer. Wheeling, w.
Va: L. A. Leonard. D. F. Miller and W.
Howard. New York; J. II. Helling. Charles
ton, w. Va.
Metropolitan-F. A. Barber, New York:
A. Conklin. Boston; G. c. Dearborn, Bos-
ton; H. A. Landgran and wife. New York; (;
James Browning. Pocahontas. W. Va;
G. D. Bent, Chicago.
Johnson-W. Bennett Cough, Phiiadel-
phia. Pa; D. c. Hillgast, Philadelphia,
Pa; w. J. Miller. Salisbury, Pa; e. E.
Townsend and wife, Salisbury, Pa.
st. James-P. B. Stoner. Chas. B. Stuart,
F. 8. Genung. South McAllister, I. t.; 8.
w. Rutherford, Muscago. 1. T.
Nationals q. William. Boston, Mass
A. Bosselman. New York; C. e. Carter.
Chicago, ILL.,: T. e. Orr, Pittsburg, Pa.
]. w. English. Pt Pleasant. w. Va; w.
II. H Bowen. Covington, KY: J. H. Wun-
derlich. Baltimore, Nd; B. F. w. Carter,
Richmond. Va: G. G. Lannius. Nazareth.
Evening star., 1897-01-05
coast from New England southwark to-

coast from New England southwark to-
night.
Rivers-The following changes in the
rivers Qn feet and tenthsJ have occurred:
Risen, st. Louis, 40; Fort Smith, 40; Little
Rock, 81.
Condition of the Water.
Temperature and condition of water at S
am: Great Falls, temperature, 40; condi-
ton, 36. Receiving reservoir, temperature,
80; condition at north connection, SO, con-
dition at south connection, 36 Distributing
reservoir, temperature, 80; condition at in
fluent gate house. SO; eff1uent gate house, 36
Tide Table.
Today-Low tide. 3:33 am and 4:O3 d.
high tide, 9:43 am. and 9:4S pm.
Tomorrow-Low tide, 4:1S am. and 4:51
p.m.; high tide, 1929 am and 1924 pm.
The Sun and Moon.
Today-Sun rises, 7:19 am; sun sets, 4:52
pm. Moon sets, 1877 pm.
Iomorrow-Sun rises, 7:19 am
The City Lights.
Gas lamps all lighted by p.m.: extin-
gushing begun at 6:27 am The lighting is
begun one hour before the time named.
Arc lamps lighted at 5:45 p.m.: extin-
gufshed at $40 am.
Range of the Thermometers.
The following were the readings of the
thermometer at the weather bureau TODAY
a. m, Al; pm, Al; maximum, 46: min
tmum, H. w. aim
Evening star., 1897-01-05
CON ENSED LOCALS

The hydrants at 4th and Wilson streets,
in the county, and in front of 1909 street,
are out of order. Two leaky water mains,
one at Florida avenue and 9th street north
west and the other at 11th and C streets
southwest, have also been reported.
Charles Lomax, the colored man arrested
by the officers Of the first precinct for hav-
ing robbed an oyster sloop at Annapolis
few days ago, as published In yesterdays
Star, was turned over to Sheriff Fowler
and taken to Annapolis yesterday after
noon. Edith Brierson, who was arrested
with him, was released.
There was collision on Brightwood ave-
nue. yesterday between an electric car and
milk wagon. Walter Goodwin was In
charge of the wagon. and while crossing
the tracks at Piney Branch road the col
lision occurred. Considerable milk was
spilled, and the wagon, which belonged to
Mrs. Whitaker, at Takoma, was badly dam
aged.
Mollie Lees body was buried in potter's
field this morning. Mollie was drowned in
the canal in Georgetown several weeks ago
and her body was recovered Saturday
Coroner Hammett gave certificate OF
accidental death.
Lutheran Sunday school held a meeting
last evening at the residence Of Mr. Fred
Fridley. 943 Virginia avenue southwest
After the study of the lesson the following
were eieCteu the ensuing year:
Superintendent, D. NJ. Klapp; assistant
superintendent, G. b. Eppley; secretary,
VIM. Hall; assistant secretary, F. W.
Leonhardt: treasurer, Luther Fridley;
Librarian, John Johnson; assistant librarian,
VIM Godron. The Sunday school pledged
itself to raise SIS toward the interest Of the
church debt.
John Finer, a plasterer, fell from a STEP
ladder, while papering a ceiling in the
building at the corner Of 9th and E streets
last evening and fractured his collar bone
He was removed to Emergency Hospital
Evening star., 1897-01-05
Used a Glass.

Last night about 10:40 o'clock at No. 1879
E street northwest policeman and ply
sician were wanted. The screams heard In
the house were loud enough to have indi-
Gated the commission of a murder. But as
it turned out only scalp wound had been
inflicted, and the victim was a man named
Robert Allen. His alleged assailant was a
colored woman named Catherine Lewis. A
glass thrown by the woman had inflicted
the wound, and because OF the loss Of blood
the victim had to be taken to the Emer-
gency Hospital for treatment Policeman
Russell arrested the woman later on. and
the case WIN be heard In Judge Miller 8
court when the mans head is better.
Evening star., 1897-01-05
The Mckinley and Hobart Carnival

There was a meeting last night of the
joint committee of the Mckinley and Ho-
bart Marching Club and the Woman's Aux
iliary. The selection of chairmen for all
but three of the states was made. The list
is as follows: California Mrs. Bangs; North
Dakota. Mrs. Myer; District of Columbia,
Mrs. Contour: Maine, Mrs. Webb; Illinois.
Mrs. Mccullough; Ohio, Mrs. Haines; Yer
mont, Mrs. Ide; Wisconsin, Miss Minors;
Michigan, Mrs. Watson; New Jersey, Mrs.
Boe; Massachusetts,, Mrs. Blasland; New
Hampshire, Mrs. Loud; Rhode Island, Mrs.
White; New York, Mrs. Engle; Delaware,
Mrs. Woltz; Pennsylvania, Mrs. Gibbon;
Minnesota, Mrs. King; and Mrs. Reed; Ken
lucky, Miss Fox. Chairmen are yet to be
named for Connecticut, Oregon and West
Virginia.
There will be twenty-four booths at the
carnival representing the District and vari-
Gus states. The coats of arms of the states
will be placed over each booth.
Evening star., 1897-01-05
And Comfort
Room.

Room.
The committee on decorations at the ball
room met at the Arlington Hotel last night
and discussed Informally the general SUBJ
ject which the body has under it's charge.
Chairman Roessle stated that he had re-
ceive1 notices from decorators in various
large cities announcing they would bid for
the work. 1t was decided to furnish pho
tographs Of the interior of the pension
building to prospective bidders, although
it Is highly probable that all those who
answer the advertisements will send their
special artists to examine the structure in
person. 1t was decided that all plans and
specifications for the decorations must be
submitted to the committee on or before
January 15.
The committee on public comfort at the
ball room also met last night and Chair
man James e. Bell presided. Mr.. c. Fred
Cook was unanimously elected secretary
CT the committee, and an executive COM
mittee was appointed to attend to all the
duties of the whole committee until March
3, to which time an adjournment was had.
1t was decided to make arrangements for
the accommodation Of the personal be-
longings of at least thousand more peo-
pie than formerly.
Evening star., 1897-01-05
Chairman Bell Pleased With the In
auguration Preparations.
CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS COMING
Florida CoIored People interested
In the Event.
HEADQUARTERS HAPPENINGS

Chairman Bell was early at inaugural
headquarters this morning, and consulted
with number of callers over the. iriaug-
uration preliminaries. His mall while
voluminous, contained nothing of general
public interest. He expressed himself as
well pleased with the progress being made
In the work. He was called away early on
important private business. A great many
visitors miss seeing Mr.. Bell by calling be-
tween II am. and 2 pm. The inaugural
chairman Is not at headquarters during
this period, his hours being from 9:3O to IL
am, and from to $3.50 pm. The an
nouncement of the test of the acoustics of
the pension court which will be made by
the I'd Regiment Band has been the in
spiration for numberless requests from per-
sons who desire to be present, but there
will be no one present save the executive
and music committees.
Coming to the Ceremonies.
The Hell Gate Republican Club Of New
York city will bring 200 members, dressed
In light drab overcoats, with light fedora
hats, with canes and gloves to match. They
will be accompanied by a band of sixteen
pieces.
Senator Perkins has notified Chairman
Warner of the civic committee that the
ncpuUuCdu AAIdHCe CluD Oh CduIOTHld, the
best-drilled political organization in the
state, expects to attend the Inauguration.
]. F. Roberts of Snickersville, Va, has re-
quested permission for club of 250 men,
bers to participate in the procession.
Judge John G. Long of the executive COM
mittee has handed the civic committee a
letter from j. L. Moore, general manager
Of the Florida Colored Traffic Association,
Floridians will come to Washington If they
are assured that extortionate prices for
accommodations are not charged
Chairman Wright reported today that
colored regiment from Chicago had made
inquiries about coming to Washington in
March. party of visitors is also coming
from Coronado Beach.
Notes of the Day.
Alexander Grant has been made vice
chairman of the committee on public COM
fort at the ball room, the executive COM
mittee Of which comprises H. P. Springer,
]. Edwin Wilson, NJ. T. Anderson, Joseph
NJ. Mccoy and Charles R. Parker.
In the list of the reception committee
given out at headquarters yesterday the
States Court OF Claims was inadvertently
omitted and the name of Col Henry F.
Blount was given as Henry E. Blount.
Secretary George c. Lewis of the civic
inquiry to the clubs and associations which
have indicated probability of participat-
ing In the parade, to mayors of cities and
prcmine mt men throughout the country.
The committee on parks and reservations
will meet tonight at 1880 o'clock.
Subscriptions to the Fund Continue
Chairman John W. Thompson of the
finance committee at a meeting of that
body held last night announced that the
total amount contributed to the guarantee
fund was $50, 143. 1t was decided not to
call in the subscription books because a
number of business men desired to con-
tribute to the fund. The subscriptions re-
Evening star., 1897-01-05
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to the
following: White-Harry Horning and
Nellie ODay; John Whipple, jr., and Flor
ence c. Dibbrell, both of Leesburg, Va:
Martin B. Moran and Mary E. Biggs;
Benz. c. Mortimer and Eva Gardiner.
Colored-James Henson of Giesboro', D.
c.. and Sophia Libur of this city; Emanuel
Ouden and NJ. Louise Stewart; Samuel
Brown and Mamie Peyton; Moses C'raney
and Annie Jackson; VIM. F. Triplett and
Elizabeth Ford, both of Alexandria Va;
Chas. H. Stokes and Bette Flanagan
Evening star., 1897-01-05
VISIT TO LU LU TEMPLE.
Many Mystic Shriners VIII Accom-
pany the Imperial POtentnte.

Many Mystic Shriners VIII Accom-
pany the Imperial POtentate.
Imperial Potentate Harrison Dingman,
Ancient Arabic Order Mobiles of the Mystic
Shrine, will go to Philadelphia tomorrow
afternoon to pay an official visit to Lu Lu
Temple of that city. A large number of
members of Almas Temple of this city will
accompany. him to the city Of brotherly
love in order to see that he gets there
safely. The indications are, from reports
received from Philadelphia, that the i'm
perial potentate will be elevated 10 a new
and original degree.as elaborate illuminated
notices have oeen issued by Lu Lu Temple
declaring that not thing would be done
unto him. The train will leave from the
Baltimore and Ohio depot at o'clock d. M.
tomorrow, and Mr.. Harry Stamford, po-
tentate of Almas Temple, will have charge
Of the party.
Evening star., 1897-01-05
Transfers of Real Estate.

Sherman avenue between Irving and Bismarck
streets-Jesse Brown ct al. to Arthur L. Green, Lot
16 blk II, Mount Pleasant; $40.
Sherman avenue between Irving and Blsmarck
streets-Arthsr L. Green to L0rin NJ. Saunders,
same property: $40.
Florida avenue northeast between 5th and eth
streets-S Herbert Giesy to w. Redn Woodward,
lot 10. So SIS; So
street northwest between 18th and 18th streets
-Thos. b. Hood ct ux- to James r. Hood lots e
to 10, 50. 17S; SO.
Welling place near 14th street extended-Julis
q Weed to stephen b. Priest, part lot 4, blk. IS,
University Park; $40
Pennsylvania avenue, 24th and etreefs porffs
west-boyd ~ smith ct ux. to Stilson Hutchine
lots AZ. Is, IL. "a. q; $40.
Evening star., 1897-01-05
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For Divorce.

Sarah E. jackson today applied for di-
vorce from Henson jackson. The parties
were married in Alexandra county, Va,
June 16, 1885, and Mrs. Jackson not only
charges her husband with cruelty and de-
sertion, but also with taking her furniture
and COW and appropriating the same to the
use of himself and one Lucy Jackson, with
whom. the wife charges, her husband is
living.
The petitioner Is represented by Attor-
neys A. b. Webb and Chas. w. Fits
A broken pavement in front of houses on
9Th street southwest between K and l.
streets was reported by Lieut. Vernon to-
day.
Evening star., 1897-01-05
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For
Infants and Children.

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sapererofation 70 indorss It Fsw srs the intell-
gent families who Do not ksep castoria within
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Capital: One r1iNlion Dollars

SAFE DEPOSIT DErARTMENT
Rents safes inside burglar proof vaults at
IS per annnm upward.
Securities, jeweIry. silverware and valuables
of all kinds in owners package, trunk or case
taken on deposit at moderate cost.
SAVINGS BANK DEPARTMENT
Deposits received from TEN CENTS upward,
and interest allowed s. and above
Loans noney on real estate and collateral
security. Sells first-class 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 by n
competent attorney in daily attendance.
OFFICERS:
EENJAM1N p. SNYDER. President
w. RILEY DEEBLE. E...... Second Vice President
THOMAS r. JONES. ..-..... Third Vice President
L. FRANCIS RIGGS. GS........-........... Treasurer
GEoAIE dOWAItD- .-...... Assistant Treasurer
ALBERT L. STURTEvANT Secretary
CHARLES E. NYMAN. ....... Assistant Secretary
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Fire Mt Mr.. Fosters.

Yesterday afternoon about o'clock fire
broke out in the residence of ex-Secretary
John w. Foster, 1405 I street. The flames
started in the room Of a man servant in
the second floor Of the back building, pre-
sumably from lighted gas burner coming
ment responded quickly and the fire was
confined to the one room The contents of
that room were pretty well destroyed. Mrs.
Fosters weekly reception was in progress
at the time, and the arrival of the fire en-
gines caused considerable excitement for a
time.