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Evening star., 1897-03-22
Cost of Running Street Car..

To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
The Electrical Engineer says that the
Metropolitan Traction Company of New
York has decided to substitute electricity
for the cable on at least forty-three of its
one hundred miles of tracks. composed of
several different lines. Speaking for the
company, Mr.. j. d. Crimmns says that
the cost per mile for running street car,
everything included except the fixed. charges
on the investment, is, with electricity (un-
derground). to 91a cents: with compressed
air, II to II cents, and with cable about
is cents. OF course these figures may vary
somewhat in different localities, depending
on local causes, but If they are at all
reliable 1t would seem that those compa-
nles contemplating change of motive pow
er would be the gamers by adopting cleo
t1icfty; for though it would require a great
er investment in the first instance than
compressed air, the saving in the course of
years would far more than compensate for
the difference, especially on lines where
there is much travel. w. c. ID,
Evening star., 1897-03-22

To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
In your article on General Ruggles IN Fri
days Star it is stated that he is the Oldest
living graduate of West Point. That state
ment is certainly an erroneous one, as the
honor of being the oldest graduate of West
Point belongs to Brevet Major General Geo
S. Greene first lieutenant, U. S. A, re-
tired, who entered the academy June q
1919, graduated in 1923, nine years before
General Rugsies, and served with gallantry
in the volunteers during the civil war
lS6l-'6o. He Is now in his ninety-sixth
year and is still able to attend banuuets
reunions. etc.
He is the father of Francis V. Greene late
captain, Corps of Engineers, u. S. A., who
viii be remembered as an assistant to the
Engineer Commissioner of the District
some years ago. Captain Greene, the
Younger. resigned from the army to en-
gage in business, but that he has not lost
interest in military affairs is shown by the
fact that he is the colonel of the list Regi-
nient, National Guard, state of New York
regiment that made a splendid showing
In the inaugural parade on the 4th instant.
Respectfully yours, W. S.P
Evening star., 1897-03-22
ANOTHER RlcHMoxD IN THE FIELD.
Mr.. w. Powhatah Crump Will Meet q
Worthy AntaROnfst,

Mr.. W. Powhatah Crump Will Meet q
Worthy Antagonist.
There are so many applicants in the field
Tor the position Of recorder of deeds for the
District OF Columbia that it would be alto
gether too bad II the President should fail
TO hnd the man who Is exactly fitted for
the place. The latest applicant to make his
appearance and to throw down the gaunt-
let Is Mr.. w. H. Ridley Of Media, Delaware
county, Pa He is a young colored man
who has the Endorsement Of the Afro
American State League OF Pennsylvania,
and as result he has assured his friends
that there is little or no doubt of his secur-
ing the appointment. His hackers say that
inasmuch as Mr. Raymond of Altoona
mas Withdrawn from the race. Mr. Ridley
las clear field, and will certainly come
under the wire a winner.
The claims Of Mr.. Ridley of Media, Pa
to strictly local District Office are modest
ly set forth in last weeks number of the
Steelton Press of Steeltcn Pa A part of
the article, which is devoted to laudation
of Mr.. Ridley, who. by the way. does not
seem to realize that there are others" is
as follows:
From all Indications Mr. Ridley will
have clear field for the office j. b. Ray
mond of Altoona gave notice through the
Philadelphia papers last week that he de-
cl1ned to further stand as candidate for
recorder of deeds, and therefore that leaves
Mr.. Ridley without serious opposition. 1t
looks to us now that the appointment of
Mr. Ridley is a certainty. The party lead
ers are beginning to feel that the colored
vote Of. Pennsylvania must be recognized
The State League will be a unit in CIV
ing him their support. His appointment by
the President as recorder of deeds will give
general satisfaction to every colored voter
IN pennsylvania. He is the right man for
the office, because he is fully qualified in
every particular"
Evening star., 1897-03-22
Neal DOw's birthday.

The First Congregational Church was
crowded yesterday afternoon with members
OF the Womans Christian. Temperance
Union and their fri"n'is % honor the birth
day OF the venerable .S..al Dow
The meeting was held rIn.Ier the auspices
of the W G. +. L.. Christian End4avor
Union, Sons of Temperance Erworth
League. Sons ana Daughrrrs of Maire,
Good Tcmpiars and Re..haiites- Mr. F. Il.
Bradley presided. and rad A letter from
NJ Dow in reply TO Cne sent him by Mr..
". H. PennelI, informing him how his
birthday was 10 b" celebrated here. Adj
dresses were made by Mr.. Bradley Mr..
James l. Ewin. ex - error Perham of
Maine, Mrs. Margaret Dye Ellis national
superintendent Of education of the W. e.
t l., Rev. Wilbur F. Crafts; Mr. Hiram
Fricz and oJhe-s- On motion OF Mrs NJ
T. Platt a resolution was adopted IN
strucJinG the Chairman 20 telegraph to Mr.
DOW the love AMI respe-t OF those at the
meeting Music v as FURNISHED by the Cen
tral Union Mssion choir.
Evening star., 1897-03-22
NO FAvoR1TIsM SHOWN.
The Case of the Base Bail Wheelmen
Took the Regular Course.

The Case of the Base Bail Wheelmen
Took the Regular Course.
Officials at the Pol4cN Court take excep-
tion to the published comment on the re-
cent arrest and release on collateral Of
Messrs. Selbach and lie Montreville of the
Washington Base BallClub. The case was
disposed of as are scores of a similar
character daily, and they say absolutely
no favoritism was exercised in dealing
with the Defendants mentioned-certainly
not because their caliing happens to be
that of base ball players.
In order not to take1up the time of the
court with such miner offenders it is the
custom for the prosecuting attorney to in
vestfgate their cases in his Office, and If
they are not of an aggravated nature to
permit the defendants to forfeit a small
collateral. The policeman in the case ex-
planned that Messrs. eSelbach and De Mon
trevlile unconsciouBly propelled their
wheels little more rapidly than the rate
stipulated by the District Commissioners.
and it was his duty to take them into Gus
tody. On that statement of fact the collat-
eral was fixed at one dollar by the pros
ecuting attorney. AT no time was the case
oefore the court, and consequently no fine
was imposed
Evening star., 1897-03-22
A DELIGHTFUL EXCURSION.
Features of the Trip of Well-KnOwn
People to Southern Lntitudes.


People to Southern Latitudes.
The Ohio party of excursionists, which
comprises exGov. Flower Of New York,
Mrs, Flower and other ladies, Mr.. and Mrs.
H. o. Armour Of New York. J. G. jenkins
OF Brooklyn and his son Wilson jenkins of
Brooklyn. Henry Seibert, also of Brooklyn.
and Mr.. Crosby s. Noyes, editor of The
Evening Star, reached the City of Mexico
March II, over the Mexican Vera CRUZ
railway, in a special train consisting of
private. three f1rst-class passenger and a
baggage car
The party had experienced most de-
nghtful trip since leaving the United
States, and in the Mexican Herald of
March IL an interview appeared. in which
Mr. Noyes recounted the features of the
extended journey.
I'VE sailed from New York on February
g." said Mr.. Noyes land have visited Ber-
muda. st. Thomas. ST. kits. Dominica. ST.
Vincent, st. Lucia, Barbados. Port of
Spain and La Brea. in the Island of Trini-
dad, La Guayra and Caracas in Venezuela; ;
Santo Domingo, Jamaica; Progreso and
Merida. We had to leave out Gaudeloupe,
Martinique and Curacao on account of the
yellow fever, and We shall have to miss
Havana for the same reason. but we are
going to touch at Nassau instead. The trip
mas been very interesting one. Speaking
Tor myself l may say that Jamaica inter-
ested me more than any other place before
reaching the shores of Mexico. At La
Guayra and Caracas we met with very
cordial reception. The Venezuelans think
a good deal of Americans on account of
the interest taken by the United States In
their affairs. President Crespo gave US an
audience which was very pleasant. Our
visit to Progreso and Merida was very in
teresting. We inquired extensively into
the sisai or hemp industry and were quite
surprised to find it of such Importance
What pleased all the members of the
party. and particularly the ladies'. was the
picturesque dress of the yucatecas or wo-
men of the peninsula, which is scrupu-
iously white and clean, and has an en-
proidery of flowers along the edges Our
trip over this line has also been a revela lion
to u.s. had no idea that so well-built a road
was to be found here. Its engineering fea-
lures are remarkable. / have Travelled on
all the famous mountain roads in the
H1malayas and have never seen anything
superior In the way of scientific engineer
ing. The scenery, too, is magnificent /
nave been all round the world once and
half round several times. and have no.
where seen finer scenery. We are to return
to Vera Cruz next Monday, and are thence
to sail for Nassau, Palm Beach. Florida.
and New York. where we expect to be
about March "a"
Evening star., 1897-03-22
Charges Against Capt. Francis.

At meeting Of the Union Veterans Patri-
otic League Saturday evening committee
OF three was appointed 10 present to the
Secretary of Agriculture copies OF certain
charges which members of the league have
preferred against Mr.. F. L. Francis, cap
tain Of the watch at the weather bureau.
The charges are to the effect that Mr..
Francis is an offensive partisan, reviles the
memory of dead Union soldiers and has
spoken most disrespectfully of Gen. Grant
and Gen. Garfield. Mr.. Francis, while ad-
mftting that he was a Bryan democrat de-
nfes that he ever acted in an unpatriotic
manner. and says that a thorough invest:-
cation would clear him entirely.
Evening star., 1897-03-22
Answers the Complaint.

Answering the bill of complaint filed by
l. W. Emmart against Alexander Dunbar
and others IN the controversy over ap-
preparation Of sl4i5s.22 for work per
formed by Emmart, Dunbar & Co., on
District water mains many years ago, Mr..
DunOar claims that the firm secured the
appropriation without the assistance of lob
byts,s or attorneys. He also denies that
he gave any one authority to receive the
draft from the District Commissioners, and
asks that the court take further action
In the case. allowing the members of the
firm TO settle their differences among
themselves
Evening star., 1897-03-22
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT.

Academy of Music.-'Girl Wanted"
Bijou Theater--'Uncle Toms Cabin"
Columbia Tneater-''Shamus O'Brien-'
Grand Opera House.-"The Man-o-Wars s.
Man.
kernan's Lyceum Theater.-Sam T-Jack's S
Company.
Lafayette Square Opera House--"Spir-
ltisme."
New National Theater.-Wilton Lackaye
In "Dr. Begraff.
Willard Naturalization of the Biograph.
vitascope Hall. adjoining Columbia Thea
ter.-Edison Vitascope.
AZ 1th street.-The Crystal Maze.
Evening star., 1897-03-22
Silver Ten.

silver tea was given by Mrs. Standley's
class of young ladies at the home of Mrs.
Moore, 800 9th street northeast Friday
evening, for the benefit Of Epworth NJ. E.
Church South The attendance was large.
During the evening some artistically ar
ranged .abeaux We're shown. Refresh
ments were served, and much fun was
created when some cakes that were left
over were auctioned off. Financially the
tea was success, about $50 being raised.
Evening star., 1897-03-22
star of Hope Juvenile Temple.

There was large attendance of active
members and of associate members, In
cluding the Misses Watt and Bradley, of
Star of Hope Temple at its meeting last
Friday evening Five candidates were in
Itiated. Chief Templar Sheeny presiding.
the largest number of tickets to a recent
entertainment. Grand Superintendent Rus
sell officiating. CoEgratulatory and encour-
aging remarks were made by Miss Taylor
superintendent. and the grand superintend-
ent.
Evening star., 1897-03-22
Elected OmcePs

The Guild of Pinckney Memorial Church at
Hyattsville has elected the following officers
tc serve for one year: Rev. Chas. ]. 8.
Mayo, warden; F. A. Holden, deputy war
den; M b. Freeman, secretary; Arthur
Carr, treasurer; A. Louise Fuller Mary
Dorsey and Nellie Moran, advisory board
w. w. Van Loan and ]. B. Burnside, audit
ing committee.
Evening star., 1897-03-22
Sunday School Union.

The Baptis: Sunday School Union of tho
Distrlct o. Columbia has been Incorporated
by articles filed by Enoch Harris, Eliza
Barnes. George A Cartier. II w Banion,
Carter Braxton, Isaiah ]. Lewis and Willie
Robinson The promoting Of the growth
and usefulness of The Baptist Sunday
schools OF the Dis;ric, AMI aiding in The
moral and religious Instructions of these
attending the scIoois are stated ID be the
objects of the as s,D,..:lf "A
Evening star., 1897-03-22
Death of w. H. Birch.

Mr.. William H. Birch, who for thirty
years previous to his removal to Baltimore
several years ago conducted a livery stable
in Washington. died In the former city
Saturday. and his funeral will take place
this afternoon. Mr.. Birch had been par
TALLY paralyzed for number of years. as
the result of being thrown out of a car
riage and dragged by a runaway team.
He left son, William H. Birch, jr., and a
daughter. Mrs. DIR. E. Roy Phillips.
Evening star., 1897-03-22
Not an Army Officer.

To the Editor of The Evening Star:
prominent paragraph in The Star Of
March Is states that Captain Axtell S.
Adams, retired army officer, died in a
cell at Chicago, and that "the police
Gscribe his death to alcoholism
In the list of retired officers of the United
States army there is no such name as AK
tel S. Adams. VETERAN
Evening star., 1897-03-22

Timothy Hay, an old soldier. who at one
time was a member of the 7th United
States Cavalry, Gen. Clusters old regiment,
was before Judge kimball the charge
of yagrancy. As he was released from the
work house only Saturday afternoon, after
serving thirty days a similar charge.
and is trying to secure admission to the
Soldiers Home. Judge kimball released him
from arrest.
Evening star., 1897-03-22
New Officers Elected.

The home and foreign missionary So
cieties of Calvary Baptist Church have
elected officers as follows:
For the home circle-President, Mrs Geo.
j. Drew; vice president, Mrs. j. D. Yeo-
mans; secretary, Mrs. P. H. Brstow;
treasurer, Mrs. c. G.. Gould
For the foreign circle-President, Mrs f;
w. Bliss; vice president, Mrs. b. l.. Whit
man; secretary, Mrs. George Silsby; treas
Irer, Miss Annie Wayland
Evening star., 1897-03-22
Mrs. Hastings Joins Her Husba nd.

Gen. Hastings, the old commander of The
Odd Ohio Regiment, to which President
Mckinley belonged. and whose leg was
broken recently OIL 10Th street by wagon
running into HIM. was Joined at Garfield
Hospital yesterday by his wife and her
twelve-year-old son. who had come from
Bermuda upon hearing of the accident.
Gen. Hastings is slowly recovering from
his severe injury.
Evening star., 1897-03-22

Preliminary steps toward an organiZa ton
for the purpose of building new Masonic
Temple in Washington were taken at a
meeting held Saturday night at National
Rifles Armory. and attended by represen-
tatives of all the local Masonic bodies T.
H. Small presided. with Howard Perry
secretary, and there was much enthusiasm
displayed over the project Committees
VIII consider the plan OF securing funds
AMI acquisition of property necessary for
the site. ani report TO i meeting 10 De
held hereafter.
Trustees sale Of two desirable dwellings
on LIST street between G and ID streets
southeast takes place tomorrow afternoon
81 > o clock See advertisement; for particu-
lars
Evening star., 1897-03-22
The German Centennial.

TIE birth of William I. the grandfather of
the present Emperor of Germany, special
service in honor of the occasion will be
held this evening at the COncordia German
Lutheran Church, corner of 10Th and G.
streets Rev. Paul A. Menzel, the pastor Of
the church will preside.
Evening star., 1897-03-22
Boards, 12-in., 1c per foot. Libbey 6 Co
= Advertisement.
Officers Elected.

The Georgetown University Law Schcel
Debating Society Saturday evening elected
the following officers for the ensuing term:
President, Eugene Logan of Missouri; vice
president, Charles M. Durand of Virginia;
secretary, Edgar Merritt of Kansas; treas
urer, G. w. Bingham of Alabama, and ser
seant-at-arms, Fred Schade.o of Virginia.
Evening star., 1897-03-22
DeImonico on Wheels.

The dining car service on the Royal Blue
Line trains to New York. Philadelphia and
Baltimore is unexcelled. The tables are
always supplied with the best The market
affords. and the service is strictly correct
in all respects.-Advt.
Evening star., 1897-03-22
washinstoninn. in F,or,a,.

Washingtonians were registered in Flor
ida recently as follows: w. B. Stevens Du-
val; Mrs. w. P. Hepburn, Windsor; Frank
d. Gardner, Elliot, Jacksonville
Woodbury. Lowery Ponce de Leon, St
Augustine.
T. H. Smith, Biscayne, Miami: Mrs. A. B.
Weirs and child, Putnam, Palatka
Evening star., 1897-03-22
Sculptor Ellicotts Commission.

Mr.. Henry J. Elicott, the local sculptor
who designed the statue of Gen. Hancock
has beer commissioned by the trustees of
Girard College. Philadelphia, to execute a.
memorial marble tablet of the late James
Campbell of Philadelphia, who was Post
master General under President Pierce.
Evening star., 1897-03-22
Continued To.lnv.

The hearing by Judge Cole of testimony
in the contest over the custody of the two
children OF DIR. VIM. S. and Mrs. Lavinia
Lotion was not concluded Saturday after
noon, and the case was continued until 3
o'clock today.
Evening star., 1897-03-22
Only One More Left.

Is not our condition just now, but We are
afraid it soon will be. The price makes
them talk 5-lb. box creamery butter at
Sl.:sJ. James F. Oyster so Pa. ave.-Adyt
Evening star., 1897-03-22

Not every one can go south for
March, but almost everybody can
spend a dollar or two for SCOTS
Emulsion of Cod-liver Oil. If YOU
have got lingering cough or arc
run down; are weak and exhausted
by reason of the Grippe, ask your
doctor if SCOTS Emulsion isn't lust
what you need in the emergency.
The combined virtues of the Cod
liver Oil, the Hypophosphites and
Glycerine as prepared in SCOTS
Emulsion will give you flesh and
strength rapidly and help you back
to health. I
Evening star., 1897-03-22

The employees of the Columbia Railway
Company met Friday to the number of
ffty-all. in fact. who were not duty
and adopted resolutions thanking the
directors of the company for the justice
and moderation shown in the enforcement
of the rules of the company during the
year, and also for the bountiful spread
given to the men after the annual directors
meeting. and for the pay for extra work
on Inauguration day. The men were most
enthusiastic in their expressions of good
will toward the management of the road
Evening star., 1897-03-22

Via B. and O. r. r. All trains March -
and ~. valid for return passage until fol-
Lowing Monday.-Advt.
Evening star., 1897-03-22
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Thanking Their Employers

Want ads. in The Star pay because they
bring answers.
Evening star., 1897-03-22
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Manchester for Mount Vernon.
Marshall Hall. Glymont and intermediate
landings at 10 am
Steamer Norfolk for Norfolk and Fortress
Monroe at . pm.
Trains leave 13te street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Mount Vernon at $40, 1905, ii
a m. and 12:OJ. 2:05 and i-15 pm.
Trains leave 1.;is street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Arlington hourly from IN. to
pm
Steamer Harry Randall for Colonial
Beach and river landings at am
Evening star., 1897-03-22

If you want anything. try an ad. in The
Star. IL anybody has what you wish, you
VIII get answer.
Evening star., 1897-03-22

Boards. 12-in.. 1c. per foot. 9th NY av
advertisement.
Evening star., 1897-03-22

cash, Stock Of Dry Goods. Address i'm
mediately. stating full particulars, Mon
ey" Star office mh2O-St
Evening star., 1897-03-22

YOU'LL. GET THE BEST MEAT
that is sold in Center Market if you come TO
Keane's Stands in the eth ST. wing Every
pourd of it Home Dressed and guaranteed
the finest quality.
Evening star., 1897-03-22
The Oldest West Pointer,

Boards 12-in., 1c. per foot. Libbey & Co.
Evening star., 1897-03-22
Sale of Rubber Plants at Guides.
Healthy 81 10 s. plants 81. 122i F.-Advt
Proposed New Masonic Temple.

Boards, 12-in.. 1c- per foot. 9th & NY.av
Evening star., 1897-03-22
CITY ITEMS.

Hot Rolls and Our Sausage.
with good coffee. make splendid breakfast.
The recipe won't work without Our Sausage.
All kinds. J.A.Augusterfer $3.50 Cent. mkt l
Evening star., 1897-03-22

Pure Milk, &c. pint, delivered. Liberal
reductions larger quantities. Address
RURAL, Star office. mh21-6ta
Evening star., 1897-03-22
Charge of yngrancy.

Boards. 12-in., 1c. per foot. Libbey & C
Evening star., 1897-03-22

For Spring Lamb and New York Roast go
TO John r. Kelly. 9th ST. wing. Center Mar
ket. Corned Beef a speciality.
Evening star., 1897-03-22
Fire, Fire, Fire,

For il-effects Of observation-disclosures S
Pills. 10
Evening star., 1897-03-22

Special, this week, Best Elsin Butter. 3
lbs. 1sc-; Eggs. 1o12c. At Gibbons Stands.
Evening star., 1897-03-22

Our Rubber Goods Are Not Elastic
In quality. Best grades Only. Wearables for
wet weather. Goodyear Co., SO7 Pa ave.
-AlyerfiSernenf
Evening star., 1897-03-22
Norfolk & washington
Steamboat Co.

Every day in the EAR for Fortress Monroe,
Norfolk. Newport News and all points south
By the superb powerful steel palace steamers
Newport News. Norfolk" and Washing
- ton." on the following schedule:
Lv. washington 90 Lv. rolssnoSsSs SSGnPa 80 M
Lv Alexandra. 80 M Lv. Norfolk. g. 10 IN.
Ar. Fl. Monroe g: 80 am. Lv. Fl Monroe. 20 D. m
Ar. Norfolk. 80 Am Ar. Alexandria GOO N.
Ar. Portsmouth. 90 I'm. Ar Washington 6 80 H. a.
- visitors to Chamberiin's new hotel. The
- Hygeia, and Virginia Beach will find this
- Vie most attractive route. insuring a COM
- Portable nights rest.
Large and luxurious rooms heated by steam
- and htted Throughout with electric lights.
- Dining room service is q Ia carte, and Is sup
- Piled from the best that the markets Of
. Washington and Norfolk afford.
- Tickets on sale at q. g. Express cflce s17
- Pennsylvania avenue; 513, 619. 1921 Pennsyl-
- ysnia evenue; B. and 9. ticket ONCE. corner
- 18th street and New York avenue, and on
- hoard steamers: where time table. map. etc.
. can also he had.
. Any other information desired win he fur
- nished on application 10 the undersigned e
- the compaLy's wharf. foot Of 1th ST.. .Was6
- lngfou. ID. c. Telephone No. $50.
31S4Od mo. CALLAHAN. General Manager.
Evening star., 1897-03-22
Rook I'm Crent Demnnd

BOOK IN GFeht DemnnU
CHOW TO LIVE LONGER" 100 copies
sold in one day by an eastern firm. Some
of the contents: Sanitary Marriages, The
Heart and Its Functions Obesity, Nervous
Prostration, Rest, Sleep, Sunday, Christian
Science, How to Preserve Female Beauty.
Fer sale at Brentano's, Woodward G. 10th
rop aud all booksellers. mh19-St, ,eo@
Evening star., 1897-03-22

Fire, Fire, Fire, D12 7th vt.
Fire sale of $4,000 worth of Dry Goods;
price no object; goods must be sold; come
quick. Oh 7th st. NV. h19&22
Royal Headache Powders cure. 1Oc.
Evening star., 1897-03-22
Weak Stomach,
Impaired Digestion,
Disordered Liver
w01 1TMOIy)T A RIVAL,

&c. At Drug Stores. will be sent by o. 8
Agents. B. F. ALLEN CO.. sGo Canal IT. New
York. post paid. upon receipt OF price. Book
free upon application