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Evening star., 1897-03-31

appointment Of delegates to the annual confederate
reunion at Nashville Te41, June %, % and "a,
1897, was read and apptoyed. A request to enter
the general relief associstion declined by the
camp as a body but member Of the same
allowed to act for himself in the matter. Notice
was given to the camp Of various changes proposed
in the bylaws of the Society of United Confederate
Veterans, and the delegates to the annual reunion
ter without Instructions. committee appointed
to examine the books Of the adjutant treasurer
luton was adopted appointing the commander and
adjutant Of the camp committee to draft suitable
and Wfred Me to send ea eops Of same to the
families OF deceased and make publication of the
schey were ee9 as delagaaes to the meat an
Ing of the State Camp, and Messrs Jones, Tschif
gates the annual reunion Of confederate veterans
at Nashville. A was taken until the first
saturday in August, when officers for the camp will
The Irving Literary Society of Monocacy held
meeting at the residence Of Mr.. Louis Scholl, near
Dickerson Friday evening, 18th instant. In the
absence Of the president, Mr.. McGill Belt was
called to the chair. The exercises were of a very
given by Misses Edith Byrne, Julia Hershberger
in good style by valnda Jones. The '-Tattler' was
read by the editor, Mr.. Edw Chisweil who later
resigned the position, which was afterward filed
by the election of Mr.. Louis schoal. The next
meeting of the society will be held at the residence
Bethesda Lodge of Good Tempars has elected the
following delegates to the meeting of the Anti
saloon League at Gaithersburg April 5: Parepa
Walker, c. j. Burdette. r. T. Mullinix, e. W.
Walker and Edw. E. Watkins; alternates, Dorsey
Swartz Mollie Mullinix. X. T. Cue Reese Snyder
and Alvie Cutsiil.
Saturday evening when Jailer Peyton ordered the
prisoners to to their cells Of them named Dor
sey, colored, committed a charge of stealing
cattle. refused and made attack that officer.
He was promptly knocked down with a pair OF
heavI handouts in the hand OF the jaile-, and af
terward placed in the cell. In the scuie the head
of the colored man was badly bruised.
very interesting and instructive lecture was
delivered by Judge o. b. Hallam of Washington In
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church Friday night.
large audience being present The lecture
given at the request OF the local chapter of the
Brotherhood OF ST. Andrew.
Miss Mamie Davis Of West Washington is visit
ing relatives and friends at this place.
a force OF workmen Saturday commenced the
work of laying pipes for the water works.
This week, it is understood, much larger force
Will be employed and the work forced to compile
tion. The foundation for the power house has been
completed. and the brickayers will commence work
on the same In few days
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have beer on he lookout for man no on TINT
date hired a horse and buggy from R. g. Chaney
Of Annapolis and made for parts unknown. Last
Friday Constable Vincent Of BladeEsburg succeeded
In locating the stolen property in Washington. The
hor-e was in the possession Of a man named Charlie
Scorch, who Claims to have bought 1t from one
Moses Sipschimer who in turn purchased the animal
from stranger. Charles Williams coiored, an
oyster dealer, who keeps A street southwest,
had charge Of the buggy, while Geo. W. Morgan.
an undertaken held the harness. The property was
reluctantly given up BY the men, who claimed to
have bought IL in good faith and without any idea
that 1t was stolen.
The Epworth League Of Hyattsville held its reg
ular monthly sociable last week at the parsonage
of the NJ. E Church South. An interesting literary
and musical program rendered. Those taking
part In the entertainment were Misses Florence Nc
Donald, Helen Kretchmar, Alice Melville and
Messrs. Fox Kretchmar and Geo. ~. Smith. AT
the close OF the exercises oyster supper was
served
DIR. Louis p. Smith. who some time since ap-
pointed assistant surgeon. United States arny left
a few days ago for his post at Fort Russell, Wyo
Mr.. and Mrs. b. A. Carr Of Ruxton, Md,
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Carr.
Miss Margaret Musser of Munsey, Pa, is visit
ing Mrs. Bgelow at College Park.
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LANGDON.

Policeman Brown Of the ninth precinct removed
to Langdon yesterday, and Policeman Knoffler Of
the same precinct is expected to take up his resi-
dence here In day or two.
The District Commissioners had ten naphtha
street lamps erected In Langdon yesterday. Most
Of these to take the place of the wooden poles
heretofore in use. but others have been put up in
locations where they We're badly needed.
Rev. NJ. v. Bronx of New Yoyk, a well known
evangelist, is visiting relatives In Langdon. and
this evening will commence series OF revival
meetings Of undenominaticnal character. Mr..
Bronx preached last evening at the Langdon NJ e.
Church, where the proposed future services will
also be held to large audience, and many of those
present stood up for prayers.
Miss Hattie Grimes, who has been Ill for nearly
two months, has recovered sufficiently to be able to
gratifed.
Miss May Martyr and her brothers. Masters Her
bert, Raymond and John, OF Washington, visited
relatives in Lang1on Monday.
Mr.. Henry France Of Avalon Heights, who has
been very sick for about six weeks. is somewhat
better, being now able to sit up for short time
Mrs. 9, E. Rudy Of Harrisburg is visiting her
father, Mr.. W. A. Roberts, of 24th street, Lang
don. Mrs. Rudy expects 10 make her home perma
nently In Washington. but will probably spend the
summer In IangdOn.
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FALLS CHURCH.

The union meeting, under the auspices of the
Christian Endeavor Society, held at the Baptist
Church Sundiy night, largely attended, the
church being crowded Rev. d. L. Rathbun preach
ed interesting sermon. The ministers Of the
ether denominations present were Rev. John Nc
GIL, Rev. s. L. Shipman, Rev. j. II. jenkins and
Rev. S. A. Ball.
Rev. U. S. A. Heavener, the pastor of the
NJ. E. Church here. is graduate of the theo
logical school of Grant University, Chat attanooga
week to assume his duties pastor. and the
ludles of the Aid Society of the church
ringing to give him and his family u reception.
Rev. John McGill, rector Of the Episcopal Church
is giving series Of cottage lectures during Lent
given at the residence of Mrs. A f. Rowell. West
Falls Church. This week the lecture Will be given
at the home OF Mr.. 7. NJ. Edmunds.
The two fine residences of the Darby brothers of
Washington being erected here are rapidly ap-
preaching completion.
Among those promoted from the battalion adju
tant to regmental adjutant of the Washington
High School Cadets Is Mr. E. NJ. Talbot OF this
town, of Dr. 7. NJ Talbot
The meeting of Perseverance Temple of Juvenile
Templars Saturday afternoon was eniyened by a
tiols by Miss Eva Brown and Miss Addie Nc
Miss Minnie jacobs and Miss Mary Brown. Bro -'e' y
Mr.. NJ II. BriLkerhoof has nearly completed 4
new residence for Mr.. Andrew ]. Smith on Maple
avenue.
Judge A a ERE E,een an former resident xo of the
last week visiting relatives and friends.
Mr.. ]. S. Garrison, who recently purchased one
of the Crossman houses at East Falls Church, has
moved in.
Mr.. and Mrs. X. B. Hough of Lowville NY.
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Yale Rice.
Messrs A. E. Crocker of New York city and
Myron Whtney Of Henderson, NY, are at the
Eagle House
Mrs. Mary F. Pierpoint of Ash Grove. Va, is
listing her sisters, Mrs. $. A. Ball and Mrs S. F.
Shipman:
81 tion in the NJ. +. Church Sunday morning, this
being his last sermon before leaving for his new
field of labor In Maryland
Mrs. NJ l.. ChanIbn, who has been spending
some weeks In an extended tour through the south.
il again occupying her summer residence at West
Falls Church.
The committee in charge of carpeting Odd Eel
lows Hall has arranged for an entertainment Fri
day night at the hall.
Dr. J. A. Thompson of East Falls Church mas
moved to Glel carlyn.
Mr.. and Mrs. A X. Raymond have moved from
the city and are occupying their old home, the
ESerYreens.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. D. Smith have rented the house
of Mrs. Amelia Ives on Broad street, and will
move in Thursday. n
Mr.. Geo. L. Ew,n has just completed new
streets. 10
Mr George W. Poole has the contract for max
Miss W. @ .ag
Mr.. E. G. Hough and family. who have been
spending the winter in Washington, moving in
their summer residehee 6A Jefferson street.
Of Mrs. 4. G. Carter ip the Virginia Training
Miss Fannie Moore of washington is visiting the
Miss Gertrude Naurssa led the young peoples
meeting Sunday evening.
Miss Maud Rathenn entertained number of her
Miss Mary Highly of Fond Lac, Wis; Misses
Gertrude and Margaret lNourse Of West Falls
don, Miss Virgie nugg, ,FiMisses Sarah and Tiliie
Rawlings.
Evening star., 1897-03-31
HxATTSvILLE.

The county commissioners will shortly be petit
toned to open up road from Riverdale to the
Baltimore and Washington turnpike, near the Spa
springs. The proposed road will he built through
the lands Of the Mverdale Park Co., Dr. Charles
A. Wells and J. Harris Rogers.
The April term OF the circuit court for Prince
Georges county will convene on April 8, at Upper
Marlboro. An unusually small docket Is to be
tried. being composed largely Of appeal cases. The
criminal docket is also small. Charles Tppett, the
man who set fire to the jail several weeks ago. is
stll held at Marlboro. One local Physician pro-
he Is in full possession OF his faculties and the
authorities are at loss to know what to do with
the man. :.
Gov. Lowndes has authorised the expenditure Of
$2 900 in securing Information regarding the tuber-
data on the subject viii be brought before the leg
islature In 1893, and such enactments Us win
remedy the existing evils will be Advocated
Since February Il the authorities of this county
Evening star., 1897-03-31
TAKOMA PARK.

Takoma Council, No. 49, Junior Order of United
American Mechanics and Takoma Lodge, No. "a.
Independent Order Of Odd Fellows, have issued
invitations for entertainments at the Park, the
former box social at Lamond's Hall on the 9Th
of April, and the latter at Tako,na Hall tomorrow
and from present indications those attending the
entertainments will Iot be fooled the follow
ing well known ladies' and gentlemen the
program: Miss Annie Hester. Miss Lillian Calver,
Miss Lula Hester, n. E. Bowles Dr. Calver Miss
Jennie Haywood. Mrs. Mary Stanley Haywood Miss
Florence King and DIR. Will Curem
The game Of base ball played Saturday afternoon
between the Dupont Chcle team and the Takoma
Thirds was won by the latter, after hard strug-
gle.
meeting of the Athletic Association will be
held Tuesday evening Mt Dudley's store.
Mrs Josephine GiascOtt and family, formerly of
Linden, have taken up their residence at Takoma
Chestnut avenue.
Mrs. A w. Martin of Baltimore and her chil1ren
are visiting Mrs. Martins parents, Captain and
Mrs. T. W. Lay.
Evening star., 1897-03-31

dition. She has written other works that
have led up to the latest volume. which
may be comprehended by a mere recital of
the chapter titles. as follows: The States
and Dynamics of Household Economy:
The House; The Building of the House:
The Organism OF the House: Decoration;
Furnishing: Household Industries; The Nu-
triton of the Household; Food and Its
Preparation. Cleaning and Its Processes;
Household Service; Organized Living.
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TELEGtApHERSS SSTtDENTs OF LAW NEWS
ranged ty P J. Haltigan. Proof Reader u s.
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Pocket manuals exist in plenty but few
Of them present many attractions and
advantages as the latest. compiled by
Washingtonian who has had experience in
the need of just such information as this
neat little book contains. An abbreviated
list of some of it's features follows: A
complete vocabulary of double or hyphe-
mated words. with marginal finger index;
over hve hundred Latin and French words
legal phrases and colloquial expressions;
contractioEs and authorizations commonly
used; county names in the United States,
alphabetically arranged Declaration of In
dependence; Constitution, with amend
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This little handbook is designed to lead
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VINO has the poetic temperament and lacks
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Ventionally as poetry this small volume
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Evening star., 1897-03-31
ROCKVILLE.

An adjourned meeting of Ridgley Brown Camp Of
Confederate Veterans was held here Saturday in
the o1ce Of the register Of Wills in the court house.
The attendance was not as large usual this be-
ing busy time among farmers. The selection Of
Miss Dollie Wilson by Washington Camp Of Con-
federate Veterans AZ sponsor for the monument re-
Gently erected at Grace Church, near Silver Spring.
to the memory Of southern soldiers killed In that
locality, was ratified BY the camp. Miss Wilson
resides near the church where the monument Is 10
Gated and will see to its and Identification Of
Its surroundings communication from Gen
George II. Stuart Of Baltimore, recommending the
Evening star., 1897-03-31
Postmasters n. Offensive Par,t.ans.

Another factor In the policy of the Post
once Department has been announced by
First Assistant Postmaster General Heath.
IL Is that offensive partlsanship will not
be considered prcvocation for removal un-
less such action is shown to have been det-
rimental 10 the administration of the pos
tai service.
Fully half a dozen of such charges have
been made to Acting Postmaster General
Heath, including the offices at Hastings.
Neb-, where Senator Thurs,on made com
plant. and at Ashland. Ill. Every case.
he weyer. lacked the essential requirement
OF specification of damage to tha service
Ihls poicy when announced by Col Heath
created some surprise among these who
Lad pushed the charges
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The Vacant Chnfrman.hip

Many applications have been received for
appointment as chairman of the Chicka-
mauga Park commission. in place Of Gen.
Fullerton. deceased. The commission being
In the classified service this vacancy can
be hiled only by transfer from similar
duties in the executive departments. or
through competitive examination under
the civil service commission The law t.s-
tablishing the park confines appointments
to those who participated in the battle of
Chickamauga or Chattanooga
Evening star., 1897-03-31

1t matters little what il is that you want
whether a situation or a servant
want" ad. in The Star will reach the
person who can fill your need.
Evening star., 1897-03-31

Presented n Fraudulent Claim.
Secretary Bliss has disbarred William P.
Reese Of Connersville. Ind. from practice
before the Interior Department on the
charge of knowingly presenting q fraudu-
lent pension claim.
Evening star., 1897-03-31

WANT ads. in The Star pay because they
bring answers.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-01-19

Provo, Jan. 1S.-A typographical err
ror in yesterdays Herald makes
Harry Hayes say he is in his 5Sth
year He said he was in his Ard year.
Mr.. and Mrs. Logan Paul were made
happy Sunday night by the arrival of
a son and heir in the family.
A 1O-pound girl arrived at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. F. d. Dwelley this
morning.
Harry Hayes was grieving to an
extent that is unusual with him. In
conversation with Sheriff Storrs he
broke down and cried over his future
prospects The thought that he must
remain in the state prison all his life
bearing the stigma of d murderer, when
he is innocent of the crime, is what
caused him to lose the self-cOntrol he
has exercised in the past. He has felt
very badly ali day.
Abstract OF judgment from Justice
Saxey's court has been filed IN the
Fourth district court in the case of
Niels J. Jensen vs.. p. II. Beesley and
Nj. r. Beesley for $3.50 and S4.55 costs
On Saturday, the 23rd, the Utah coun-
ty teachers association will hold its
midwinter session here. DR.. TalmaGe,
of the University of Utah, viii lecture
before the association during the day
and VIII also deliver a public lecture
in the tabernacle in the evening.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-01-19
.ening, but it proved to be a false

evening, but it proved to be false
alarm.
The case of adultery between l..
Norman and Mrs. Clifford will come
before Judge Thomas, Tuesday, Jan
uary 70.
a grand banquet was given at the
Brigham Young college by the college
faculty in honor of President Carl G..
Maeser's birthday. A grand time was
had by those present
Mrs. A. M Fleming was accompanied
home by her sister, Mrs. Bartlett from
Omaha, after visiting in the east for
some time. The ladies will return in
a short time. Mrs. Fleming will go to
Louisville, KY, to administer her moth
er's estate.
The case of the Saltern boy came
before Judge Thomas. The boy threat
ened to cut his stepfather's throat or
poison him. The case was sent to the
district court, where Judge Hart will
handle it. The boy was put under
$3.50 bonds and is now chore boy at the
court house.
The Frank -Readick company will
present to the good people of Logan
tomorrow night Kidnapped" The
prices are low and no doubt the house
viii be filed.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-01-19
MORE BLACK BASS.
E. G. Rognon Says They Are Thirty
ing in the Mt. Nebo Reservoir.


To the Editor Of The Herald:
II an interview with Mr. Rognon last
Saturday I cleaned the following facts
respecting the bass plant in his great
reservoir in Juab county. and the most
extraordinary development and prom
Use the Introduction of spaWnerS fore
shadows:
He told ne that on the LIST day of
May 1896, he received from Mr.. NJ. G.
Newell. fish and game warden of Utah
county. 80 spawners. which weighed
from three and one-half to four pounds
each: that the total cost of the plant
when turned into the reservoir at Mona
was but S25: that now at a cOnSerVa-
tive estimate he had from this plant
GOO. Geo young bass, the longest eight
and One-half inches long and weighing
half a pound: that their growth was so
rapid that in a weeks time he could
see they had increased in size. His
reservoir has an area of three and one
half to four square miles, and is fed
from springs: its water is fresh and
limpid and Of about the same temper
allure as Utah lake; its greatest depth
is % feet which comprehends an area
of One-half square mile. This year he
expects to market $4,000 worth of bass,
and after the second year, when they
y
believes that the income from his bass
plant will amount TO $4,000 per an
mum. He says they are gamey and fat,
and that the meat is juicy. faky and
white and in every way two to one
better than mountain trout and de-
cidely the best fresh water fish I
ever ate" He calls the plant a great
one" and big investment" The COM
pany has already given the city coun
Gil of Payson a number of spawners to
stock adjacent waters.
Now. what about the one thousand
and one reservoirs. ponds, lakes. lake
lets. natural and artificial, found in all
parts of fair Utah! VIII the legislators
please make a note of this suggestion.
which l most respectfully offer for the
good and profit Of yourselves and your
viz: That without I'M
necessary delay, you secure bass and
sun-fish spawners and seed all your
available waters at once, and never
stop building ponds until every posi-
BILE spot not otherwise profitabiy en-
plOyed in ali the land, is converted
into fish farm. While you can raise
bass in almost any kind of water, if
not too cold. the clearer and fresher
the water the better the edible and
qualities of the fish.
Question: Won't they become so
plentiful that the market will be
glutted? Never The surrounding
states will absorb tons of your fish.
the products of private waters. while
the public waters will supply hcme con-
sumers. Away with so much pork,
beef and muttonl Away with the tons
Of imported fish, And all How much
cheaper and more wholesome. and
withal, fish farming viii yield rich. yea
great returns for the trihing cost "a
hoe fa11 IF -.
and marketing the product An acre
Of water can be made far more valu-
able than an acre of the richest soil.
A MIL TON MTTSSER
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-01-19
CITY Council.

The city council met last evening and
held a long session, transacting most
of its important business in executive
session, which lasted an hour and a
half.
The committee reported at 5he close
of the executive session, recommend
ing that the recorder be instructed to
hereafter turn over all public printing
to the Standard: that Councilman Hill
be paid $50 for his services as street
supervisor at the beginning of last year
and three months subsequent, when the
oce was vacant; that the bill of the
poundkeeper for cremating 20 horses
be allowed; that the recorder be au-
thoriZed to draw a warrant on sinking
fund No. 1 in favor of the city en-
gineer for 81, $50 for repairs on Twenty
fifth street paving, to be charged to
Contractor Wilkerson; that the may
or's veto of the plumbers license bill be
sustained; that all petitions on file for
plumbers licenses be granted that the
applications of plumbers for free IL
censes be referred to the financial COM
mittee.
All of these recommendations were
adopted.
All of the claims reported by the
committee on claims We're allowed, al
though TAYLOR objected to all claims
of the dog tax collector.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-01-19
LEGAL NOTICE.

CE-RESOLUTION ORDERING
a refund of county school taxes illegally
collected within Salt Lake City-Re-
solved; That this board will allow and
hereby orders, refund of county school
taxes illegally collected within Salt Lake
City. Utah for the year 1896. but only on
the following conditions and reservations.
to-wit: First. that a verified claim is
approved by the county auditor and then
presented TO this board: second, that this
board is satisfied that such claim is valid
and that a refund ought to be made. and
is approved by the board and third
such claim is both approved by this board
and presented for payment to the county
treasurer within 80 days after January
Goth. 1891. The county clerk is directed to
publish the foregoing resolution for ten
Q0 days in three daily papers of Salt
Lake City.
State of Utah. county of Salt Lake-ss:
/, David G. Dunbar. county clerk. in
and for Salt Lake county. do hereby
certify that the above and foregoing is a
true and correct copy of a resolution or
derinS a refund of the county school
taxes illegally collected within Salt Lake
City. as passed by the board of county
commissioners at their meeting held
January eth. 1897.
IN witness whereof I have here
(Seal) unto set my nand and seal this
Sth day of January. 1897.
DAVID c. DUNBAR. County Clerk.
BY FRED w DENNIS. Deputy Clerk.