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Evening star., 1897-02-25
FEAST OF THE SIGMA CHI.
Eighth Annual Dinner of the Wash.
tngtOn Alumni Association


The eighth annual dinner of the Washing
ton Alumni Association of the Sigma Chi
fraternity was held last night at the Hotel
Wellington. After discussing an elaborate
menu the following tcasts were responded
10: Epsilon Chapter" Columbian Cniver-
sity), Frank G. Biscoe; "Sigs at the bar"
George Hines German; "Sigs in the pull
pit" Rev. S. P. Dillon: ''Sigs in medicine"
Or. j. C. Bloodgood of Johns Hopkins Hos
pital, Baltimore; 'Old Epsilon" DR.. r.
Farnham; The White Cross" Rev. Ed
mund Hez Sven: "Our alumni" Andrew
B. Duvall; "Our visiting friends" Thomas
Field. University Of Pennsylvania.
Rev. DIR. Wallace Radcliffe president of
the association. presided, and the toasts
were interspersed with Sigma Chi songs
and yarns of old college days land Others"
Letters of regret We're read from Presi-
dent Cleveland, DIR. Francis A Scra tchley
president of the New York Alumni Asso-
citation; A. P. Willis of Philadelphia A.
Bernard Chancellor and Henry Hamilton
Picket of Baltimore, VIM. Viers Bouic Of
Rockville. Md; Reginald Fendall Rev.
Richard Lewis Howell, Geo. D. Miokleiohn
and others of this city.
The table was beautifully decorated with
flowers, and the room hung in blue and
gold, the fraternity colors The large
Sigma Chi flag. the property Of Epsilon
Chapter, was draped on the wall at the
head of the table.
Among those present were A. B. Duvall,
DR.. E. L. Tompkns, Walter H. Evans,
Theodore w. Noyes. Reginald Davis. w.
Lowry Farnham, Rev. S. p. Dillon, c. R.
Unger, DR.. Geo. N. Acker, w. Perry Hay,
Edwin H. Fowler, F. Norton Everett, VI.
A. Mitchell G. L. Edmunds, VIM. j. Acker,
Rev. E. Hez Sven. f. Kendall Cutter,
Rev. DR.. Wallace Radcliffe, F. L. Biscoe,
S. r. Ireland, r. Audley Linke, H. C. CO.
burn, George H. German, d. c. Croissant,
DR.. Robert Farnham. F. w. McReynolds.
DR.. ]. d. Thomas. A. Y. Bradley and DIR.
Reginald Munson Of Washington, Dr. ]. c.
Bloodgood Of Baltimore and O. E. Bailey,
e. H. Connell, T. e. Connell and T. r.
Field of The University of Pennsylvania
Evening star., 1897-02-25
promptne.. at Antinee. Urged.

To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
I am writing to ask IL you can bring
about a reform IN the matter of having
matinees begin promptly at O'Clock. Many
ladies who go to them have to leave before
they are over, IL they wish to make calls
from 4:30 to @. As it does not matter to
those who have no other use for the after
noon, it seems as if those who had might
be accommodated. Wednesday is the cabi-
net day, and q number have Saturday to
be at home. When 2 o'clock is the hour
named in the play bills. why should not
the curtain go up promptly at that hour,
and let the orchestra begin fifteen minutes
before, IL they wish? I should like to get
the sense OF the community on this subject.
MARY H. PENDLETON.
Evening star., 1897-02-25
Uph0lsteries.

Remnants of Silks. Sat
ines. Madras and Lace at
HALF PRICE.
4 lot of single pairs of
Lace Curtains-NOW 81 10
1915 Il pair.
Fire Screens. in oriental
effects - To $50.
Evening star., 1897-02-25
Umbrellas.

Three 26-inch All-silk I'm
brellas REDUCED FROM
$50 to S2.2J.
Two 26-inch silk Gloria
mbrellas. with silver trim
med box wood handles-RE-
DUCED from S1.75 10 S1.jU-
Evening star., 1897-02-25
Handkerchiefs.

Some Ladies' 2J-reut Col
ored Embroidered HIndkcr-
chiefS-REDUcE.D 10 l:i2,.
each.
Some odds and ends of
Mems Pure Linen Colored
Boriered Handkerchicfs-
REDUCED from soc. TO 25c.
each.
Evening star., 1897-02-25
Mems
FURNISHINGS.

5 Fancy Bosom Laundered
Shirts sizes 141a. Is and
161. only-were 75c.-NOW
3gc.
> pairs White Drawers,
winter weight sizes SO. 3S
and 40-REDUCED from 81
to SOC. a pair. i.
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Gloves.

i-buttOn josephine Seam
less Black G.ace Gloves
NOW Csc a pair.
Misses 6-but:oh Mousque-
taire Suades-NOW 69c. n
pair.
Evening star., 1897-02-25
sJeWelrY.

Silk Watch Guards, with
sterling silver and gold
plated slides - REDUCED
from .Oc. to 800. each.
IudeStructiblc Pearl Stick
Pins REDUCED from 2Jc.
to 1Jc. each.
Evening star., 1897-02-25
Fancy Goods.

. White Metal Filaeree
Perfume Bot1les-REDUCED
from $40. to 2Jc. each.
Gilt Ash Trays. on stands
REDUCED from 25c. TO
19c.
Evening star., 1897-02-25
Ladies s I" raps
and Suits.

Ali-wool Tan Covert Cloth
Jackets. half lined with silk,
fly front. new sleeves and
back, velvet collar-NOW
So.
Navy Blue, Brown and
Green Mixed Tweed Suits,
with English fly front Jack
cts lined with changeable
silk; new style skirt, lined
with striped percaline and
finished with velvet binding
NOW IS.
Evening star., 1897-02-25

II any OF cur readers are troubled with loss Of
hair, the best Rrepantion TO rerlenish It that we
know Of = Hans Hair Remover. Merit tells.
Evening star., 1897-02-25
Wade s. Butcher RaZors.
Torrey Razor Strops.

LOWEST PRICES IN CITY.
90 W Il. Razor hollow ground. :. ..... Soc.
$40 ". X b. Razor hollow ground. ....... .75c
81 -Four sided Torrey Strop. .:;9c.
81 Swing Strop. s. n 4. Special. .......... .i9c.
Genuine horse hide.
SOC. Flat StrOp. Combination. cn............... 19c
25c. Shaving Brush Observation-Disclosures. Zoe
Jbr. Imported Shaving Mug. Mug...........-.....-.2 25c
Very complete line BARRIERS Supplies such as
Stone Homes all sizes: Cosmetics Shaving SOAPS
Is. X $. Clippers, Safety RazOrs. Bay Rum etc
at lowest prices. KoLB PHARMACY, ABS 18th ST.
NV fe2i-11d
Evening star., 1897-02-25
VelVets.

32-inch Black Velour du
Nord rd-REDtCED from 81 To
$3.50 a yard.
Evening star., 1897-02-25
Hosiery.

Ladies' Fast Black Cot
ton Hose, with natural
cashmere feet. Sizes 8 and
Sla-REDUCED from 39c. to
9c. a pair.
Ladies' Tan and Black
Rembrandt Ribbed Lis1e
Thread Hose - REDUCED
frome 35c. to 25c. Il pair.
Evening star., 1897-02-25
FlannnelS.

Remnants of Flanneis. Eli
derdowns and French Chal-
lis-you won't have to pay
much more than half what
they are worth.
Evening star., 1897-02-25
Clearing Out
Odds and Ends i'm
UDhOlsteries.

Take Your choice Tor just about
hall what the goods originally sold
for
Unlike odds and ends of the
general run, YOU have choice al
most as good as from completed
stocks. In some lots there are
materials enough TO upholster S
piece suite in pretty contrasting
colors.
The best will go first. Better be
III tomorrow.
Tapestry Specials.
% yI~ 5o-in. Cotton tapes
10 yds 5o-in. cotton Tapes
y,iS 5o,in. cotton Tapes-
a. '!s 2d~. 5oLiH tfnor cotton and Wool S-V 81"
Tapestry. eolors. .s1-23 S0.o5
10 ydS. 50-ir, Cotton and Wool
II yis. 5oin Cofton and Wool
Tapestry. l cc,lor...........s2.2 sl.o5
10 yd~ ~ in Cotton and Wool
Tapestry. color $50 S1.5o
50 y'is: 5o-in- Wool Tapestry.
81 yds Join Wool Tapestry. ii.e'-'' F-'''
! yds. ;so-iD satin Tapestry.
-. ' ycs. 5o-in. satin Tapestry. S' F''''
yds. Join Satin Tapestry
= coi"rs 500 $3.50
A few CretOnne and Denim spe-
eials-beautiful materials for bed
room curtains. couch covers. etc.
:" yi~- Figured Denim. : ,a,
10 yds. Figured Denim 5
-" yd~ Figured Cretonne. 5 '
20 II r;,r.i :-"e- l-=e-
10 y,iS Figured ne.
r"h'r$ re. l9c.
Many remnants containing from
/ To 1 yards at less than hall price.
inauguration Supplies.
Bedding.
PRICE |
Fdll-Sizc Extra Heavy Grade Blarkets .s5c
Eull-size Crochet Bed Spreads. .;t,c.
Extra Heavy Crc-het Bed Spreads. Sc.
MarSeies Pattern Bed spreads. ....... ..Hoc.
Flags.
SIZE PRICE |
by . 81. 81
hN ll-------- go
by n---..--..-.---.--.-...--. s.. 40 |
@ :" ft...-.-..----.-.-.--.. .Si.oo |
by II ft---........................ - |
". b. MOSES & SONS It
Evening star., 1897-02-25
Stationery.

Ulster Linen Envelopes. in
four sizes-special price, sc.
Il Package
Snow Flake Linen Paper
AMI Envelopes TO match
REDUCED TO 13c. a box.
Evening star., 1897-02-25
Baskets.

Office Scrap Baskets-NOW
25c.
Small Fancy Baskets
NOW 10c.
Evening star., 1897-02-25
Linens.

Odd Half Dozen of Nap
kins at very low prices.
Remnants of Huck Tow
cling, Twills and Crashes,
in disable lengths, at re-
tuced prices.
Evening star., 1897-02-25

All the odd pieces from the silk sta,k
which sold AT 1'c. ami So. a yard consist
ing Of plain black rrns grains. plain and
brocadod satin duchcsse. plain colored tafTc-
tas, changeable taffetas. figured tafletas and
2i-ineh hrocades. &c, &c.. will le found On
The silk counter
marked 5oc. ward
Evening star., 1897-02-25
BedWear.

l pair 12-4 All-wool Blan-
kets REDUCED from so TO
s..
l Down Comfort-REDUC-
ED from s. To SO.
l Down Comfort -REDtC-
ED from S12 to SO.
= Hemstitchcd Marseilles
Quilts REDUCED from So
TO $3.50.
Evening star., 1897-02-25
laces.

G-iHch Mousseline D'Soie
flaitings. In Cream. Blue.
Pink. Ccrise and Mais-RE-
III tED from Sl..5 t. 80.
Il yard
l and 1Ia-inch Spanglad
Insertions. all colors RE-
DiCED from 81 to soc. Il
yard.
Evening star., 1897-02-25
go at 2oc. yard.

Remnants of figured organdi.s in light and
dark colors- advertised 10y Others as koccii-
Inns organdies. which Is not the truth
which sell anywhere you 90 for lie yard
on the piece
90 at Q2c ward.
Evening star., 1897-02-25
White Goods.

Sheer plaid and Striped
Organdies. remlUnt lengths
REDUCED from 1Jc. 10 Toe.
a yard.
Remnants OF White Or
CANDY, Plain and Dotted
Swiss Muslin. Sheer Nain-
sock. India Linens, Persian
Lawns, Piques-in fact, OF
most all the popular Wash
Goods-with almost nothing
10 pay for the choice.
Evening star., 1897-02-25
Druggists
Sumd ries.

Lavender Salts special
price. ~. Il bottle.
Continuous SrIay Ato.niz-
"rs-.pecial price, aa3c. each.
Evening star., 1897-02-25
Ribbons.

Colored Velvet Ribbons.
numbers 4, > and RE
DGCED to 90. n yard.
Cream Hcmstitchnd
Sash, with embroidered
ends: four yards long RE
DtCED to 5Uc.
Evening star., 1897-02-25
DOT1ESTICS.

Short lengths OF LOnsdala cambrlc-usu
price, lclsc.,
go at 6Ic.' yard.
Evening star., 1897-02-25
Wash Goods.

3 to 12-yard lengths of
Scotch Ginghams, French
Percales and silk GinghaIns
-2Jc., 35c., 40c. and soc.
values at HALF PRICE.
25c. and SOC. French Or
CANDIES, Flowered Swisses,
Brilliants and Novelty Fig
ured Muslins-NOW 12i2c.
and DC. IL yard.
Evening star., 1897-02-25
Leather Goods.

. Grain Leather shopping
Bdss-REDuCED from S1.15
To zoe. each.
: Levdht Leather Purses
REDUCED from zoe. 10 soc.
Evening star., 1897-02-25

Remnants OF figured covert bicycle suit
ing selling about town for 12lsc-will
90 at zIc. ward.
Evening star., 1897-02-25
marked soc. ward.
Spring dress goods.

ed novelty figured effects. wool suitipcs.
plaids and checks, which sold for as rh
as 23c.. will
90 at &c. ward.
Evening star., 1897-02-25
Dress
t trimmings.

A lot of Braids and Gal
Icons REDUCED to 5c. II
yaId.
Extra Superfine Pearl But
tons, III to ~ special
price, 12i2c. a dozen.
Evening star., 1897-02-25
Notions.

Mohair Cord Edge Braid,
for bottom of skirts-RE-
DtCED to 6c. Il yard.
Packet Fasteners - RE-
DU CED to &c. Il dozen.
Evening star., 1897-02-25

In III" lot are figured Ci.inas. plain Indas.
Jersey satins, changeabl. figured brS-a.l.s
and plain black surahs. &c., and at l9c. are
wonderful value
Evening star., 1897-02-25

Remnants Of new corded. striped, hga.sS
lawns usual 12i.c. goods viii
go at SIC. ward.
Evening star., 1897-02-25
Muslin
Underwear.

Empire Muslin Gowns,
trimmed with wide ruftie
or Hamburg around neck
ard sleeves - REDUCED
from 19c. to 59c.
Muslin Empire Gowns.
trimr:ed with Hamburg and
Insertion on Eeck and sleeves
-REIlt CED from 81 TO $50.
Evening star., 1897-02-25

Now. let good digestion wait on appetite ana
health on bOth,' fs favorlte toast after taking
Angostura Bitters. Dr. J. @. B. Sleecrt Sons
Evening star., 1897-02-25
Black Dress
Goods.

New Figured Brilliantincs
NOW Bike, Soc, 7Jc. and
81 a yard.
l to 74-yard leng his, in
a number of TIE popular
wenves, Mt greatly reduced
prices.
Evening star., 1897-02-25

All the remnants OF novelty honey comb
suitings, shepheri checks, Scotch plaiis.
serGes and plain cloths a variety II
lengths-which sold for a. high as 15c.-
will
Evening star., 1897-02-25
Merim0
Underwear.

Odds and ends of Ladies'
Winter-weight nderwear
of the American Hosiery
Co.'S make-prices have bcel
from $l.50 to NOW
SOC. each piece.
Small sizes of Children :
Underwear. American Hos
iery Co. $ make-prices have
been from soc. to 90c.-
NOW DC. each piece.
Evening star., 1897-02-25
Many remnants containing from
to / yards at less than hall price.
Inauguration Supplies.
THE LATEST AND BEST FIND

". r. MOSES & SONS. II
Evening star., 1897-02-25
Innings,

All remnants of percalincs. selcias. rustic
percalines and imitation haircloih- which
sell usually for To l5c. yard
go at 3!c. yard.
Remnants of light and dark rolorcd satcen.
silk finished selicia, fine rustic percaline and
linen canyas-which sell regularly for lei &C.
to 25c., will
60 at 6ac. ward.
Evening star., 1897-02-25
ST lMS.
marked Ioc. ward.

All the odd pieces from the silks which
sold for 2Sc.. S9c. and 49c a ward, will he
found on the silk counter tomorrow
Evening star., 1897-02-25

Remnants of sheer plain India linon-the
usual loc quality-will
go at sc ward.
Evening star., 1897-02-25

go at 9ic yard.
Evening star., 1897-02-25

Percale Wrappers, made In
this seasons style - NOW
Sgc.
Pink and Blue Flannelette
GowLs - X f b L CED from
81 SO to S1.10.
Pink and Blue Flannelette
Gowns - Il f ID L CED from
81 50 to S1.JO.
Evening star., 1897-02-25

WILL POSITIVELY CURE SICK HEADACHE
and prevent its return. Carters Little Liver
Pills. This is not talk, but truth. One pilI 4
dose. See advertisement. Small pill. Small
dose. Small price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-08
COLUMBIA RAILWAY EXTENSION.
Provisions of Bill Introduced by
Senator Roach.

A bill was introduced i'm the Senate today
the extension eastwarGly of the Columbia
railway. The bill was referred to the COM
mittee on the District of Columbia.
The measure authorizes the Columbia
Railway Company to extend its line a
single or double-track railway, propelling
its cars by cable, electric, compressed air
or other mechanical power to be approved
by tie Commissioners of the District of
Columbia. and to carry passengers parcels.
milk. truck and merchandise over the fol-
lowing line: Beginning at the terminus of
the read on Benning road, along north side
of road. but outside of its limits, to the
western edge of the Eastern branch. thence
over the flats by a wooden trcStle bridge
to the eastern edge of said branch. thence
to a point near the intersection of Benning
road with the road north of the Baltimore
and Potomac railroad, known as the race
course road, thence along said race course
costa road, thence along Anacostia road
but outside its limits, to Watts creek
thence east across Anacostia road and by
a proper subway underneath the tracks OF
the Baltimore and Potomac and the Balti-
more and Ohio railroads to a point at or
near the eastern corner Of the District of
Columbia, with branch from the intersec-
ton of Watts creek and AnacoStia road,
along Anacostia road to its intersection
with the eastern boundary line of the Dis
trict of Columbia. Provision is made that
further west than 18th street east. The
main line Is to be completed within a year
from the date of the approval of the act
and the branch line within two years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-08

yer: Hens-Second prize. g. NJ. Kefauver
Houdan cocks-Ffrst. A. q. Oliver, New.
ark Del: second Clay d. Perkins. Spring.
Meid. Md. Puilets-Ffrst, r. Thiele, Silver
Hill. Nd.
Back La F1eche hens-First. A. G. Oil
yer. Newark. Del. Pullets-First, A. G.
Oliver.
White Dorking cocks-Second. A. G. OIL
yer. Newark Del. Hens-First S. NJ Ke-
faCver; second. A. G. Oliver
Silver Gray Dorking cocks-Second, s. NJ
kefauver. Hens-SecOnd. A. G. Oliver
Sockerels-First. A. G. Oliver. Pullets-
First. A. G. Oliver.
Cosored Dorking cocks and hens-First
prizes. A. G. Oliver.
Black-breasted red game cocks-Ffrst. w
ID. d. Warfield. Sykesvi.le. Md Hens
First, Hnvemeyer Brothers. Mahwah, n
j.; second. W. H. ID. Warield. Cockerels-
First. w. H D. Warfield; second, R. Thieie
Silver Hill. Nd.
Guinea fowl, Pearl. pair-First Clay D.
Perkins. Springfield. I'D; second. s. NJ.
kefauyer. Middletown. Md. White, pair
faIver.
Golden Pheasants. pair-First. Werner DE
Guise. Mahwah. n. J. Mr.. De Guise also
wins first prize for silver, English and
r1ng-nack pheasants.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-08
Blackford's, 3l25rI Street.
SPECIAL DRUG SALE.
AFFAIRS IN GEoRGETOwx.
beIi-RtnRtnE Rat-RenI Estptc sule.-
An Arrest.

a beii-ringing rat is a novelty and like
wise a nuisance in house on Bath street
Inc rodent manages to get on a safe seek
ing food and being pleased with the sound
OF the bell ruhs against it until some mem
Der OF the family jumps out of bed and
PUSHES to the front door to see who is
there. The rat in the meantime skips and
gets safely away. Ii WAS some time be-
fore the members of the family discovered
the cause of the alarm, being under the
impression that some people We're play
discovery various attempts have been
made to catch the rat A dead fall was set
for him. but he managed to get the bait
without touching the trigger. A steel trap
was next used. but the rat was too sharp
to be caught by II. He is still at liberty
and unless better means are devised for
his capture he is likely to roam free until
he dies a natural death.
David l.. Reynolds has sold for the owner
part of lot g. square 1901. to DIR. Thomas
j. Jones. The property is improved and
known as 100 37th street The consldera-
ton is not named.
John Marbury and Hugh T. Taggart.
trustees have sold to George W. King lot
go. in square 1890. The consideration Is
placed at SLIGO
Ferdinand Shelton, a colored youth whose
age Is given twenty-three years. has
been arrested by Policeman Witt and held
for the detective bureau. The prisoner Is
suspected of having the diamond ring.
valued at sl15, which was recently stolen
from the drug store of MIR. Bradfield. cor
ner of 2Ith and = streets. The prisoner
was released on $500 bonds to appear in
Police Court and answer to the charge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-08
reputable merchants. 1 am glad 4, hs. been

reputable merchants. I am glad II ha. been
relocated to the ranks Of illegality"
have read with a great deal of inter
est the decision of the Court of Appeals
IN the fight OF the Trading Stamp Com
Pany TO do business in the city," said Mr.
w. >. Teei, the avenue merchant, land
am free to admit 1t meets with my entire
approval l did not give the subject fun
consideration until The Star tore off its
mask of Legitimacy. We did not handle the
stamps and would not. 1t is not our way
genuine and not yelled in obscurity What
benefit did purchaser deriveo In the
majority OF cases nothing. and when he
did. what did it Amount to? Surely IL was
not a per cent discount. The merchant
oy the stamp plan was forced to divi le
MS profits with an outsider and this was
all wrong. The Star has made winning
night. as 1t always Goes in the interest Of
the city"
Mr.. d. J. Kaufman. the clothier said:
have Gree before expressed myself in
this matter Of trading stamps. The recent
decision of the Court of Appeals is mos.
just-juSt alike to the merchant and the
customer The legitin ate dealer does not
need trading stamps to induce trade He
gives dollars value for a hundred cents
50, you see. trading stamps did not affect
tnem, although il put them in competition
with that other class-the premium class
that needs to give inducements TO sell The
merchants who are expressing their salts
faction with the decision should NOT for
made 1t all possible
THE Court of Appeals looked the trading
stamps squareIy in the face and made
them blush out of sight" said Mr. John b.
Espey. the avenue merchant. mo one
uouots the justice of the decision now that
the plan has been laid bare to inspection
me merchants all rejoice at the decision
Why should be forced to share nv profits
with another? If a merchant decides to
give discount the only way to do il leeit-
imately is at the time the purchase is made
not compel him to wait an indefinite time
and then have the odds all against him.
1. was wise decision"
We nave not changed our opinion re-
garding trading stamps" said Mr.. Isadore
Saks of A. Saks & Co. I'VE were opposed
to them from the first, and were among the
first offered them. The decision of the
court is eminently proper. and the work
The Star did should be commended by all
merchants"
Mr. NJ. Strasburger OF the Family Shoe
Store said:
While heartily approving the decision OF
the Court of Appeals in this trading stamp
case, L have not lost sight of the work
done by The Star. 1t Is a credit to the
capital of the nation to have paper that
has the moral courage and spirit of fairness
TO come out hat-footed against any such
wildcat scheme. We are heartily glad the
trading stamp nuisance is at an end 1t
did no good either to the merchant or the
buyer but fattened the Golfers of the bro
moters TO the detriment of both"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-08
EXTREME PENALTY IMPOSED.
William Jones Sent to Jail for CrueItx
to Horse.

William Jones, who was arrested yester-
day afternoon in front of the Police Court
building by Policemen Flynn and Owens.
was tried before Judge Scott this morning
on the charge of cruelty to his horse,
Jones, who was very drunk at the time
was riding white pony along ID street.
and as 1t was not travelling fast enough
for him, he tried to increase its speed with
a whip. Finding this of no avail, he pulled
a knife from his pocket and stabbed the
brute in the shoulder, causing an ugly
wound. When Jones was arrested he was
too full for ut.erance, and his case was
necessarily postponed He was put on the
stand this morning, and denied having
used knife, but the evidence was clearly
against him.
Judge Scott in passing sentence said it
was The most aggravated case that had
come under his notice, and he thought that
Jones should be made an example Of He
therefore imposed sentence of eleven
months and Twenty-Five days in jail, this
being the extreme penalty for the offense
charged.
When Jones was arrested he gave his
name as John Brown, and an account of
the affair was printed in The Star yester-
day afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-08
AMERICAN LARD IN VENEZUELA.
The End of n Persecution Brought
About by Minister LOOMS.

hUOut ny AOO"I8s
From the Venezuelan Herald.
In consequence of the restriction recently
imposed on American lard, 1t was almost
impossible to import American lard into
Venezuela without being exposed to enor-
nous fines on the part Of the custom house
experts. who were determined to see in each
box or case cottolene or oleomargarine.
The American merchants became a9itated
over the question. and addressed a request
to Washington to the effect Of obtaining
from the Venezuelan government redress
of this abuse, redress well worth considera-
ton In the face of the fact that Venezuela
consumes more than 5.OOO.OOO pounds Of
american lard a year.
1t is incomprehensible how the custom
houses of Puerto Cabsllo and Maracaibo
could have found either cottolene or oleo-
margarine, VIXEN both OF these are general
ly more expensive than lard. On account Of
the innumerable annoyances created in the
custom house the importers found them
selves at the mercy Of experts whose COM
petence was frequently disputable.
Our minister, Mr. F. B. LOomfs. on re-
ceipt Of documents. studied the question
and took the necessary steps for its adjust
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-08
Case Was DIMINISHED,

Mr.. Silas s. Daish was before Judge KIM
ball in the Police Court today. charged
with failing to have sewer and water con-
nectiors In two houses. II and 10 Massa-
chusetts avenue northeast.
Mr.. Daish. when put on the stand, was
indignant that he should have been arrest
ed on this charge. and stated that the
property had been conveyed to s. 8. Daish
& Son, a corporation. Mr.. Daish was red
hot" and wanted the officer making the
arrest tried for perjury.
You are president of the corporation,
are you not, Mr.. Daish?" querted Mr.
Baker.
mo, sir. John b. Daish is.''
The case was dismissed.