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The times., 1898-12-21
District Building Notes.

The request of Prof Cleveland Able
and others for the erection of a lamp
in the alley of square IS has been de-
MED.
Miss Ellen c. Fitzhugh, of the Office
of the auditor for the Postoff1ce Depart
ment, has written to the Commissioners,
protesting against the extension of
Colorado Avenue through the tract own
ed by her on the Piney Branch Road,
between Brightwood and Takoma Park.
The Commissioners have informed the
correspondent that they are without au-
thority to alter that portion of the plan
of extension as 1t has been approved by
the Highway Extension Commission.
o. c. Sabin has rendered his resignation
as patrol driver in the police depart
ment and Philip Cleveland has been ap-
pointed to fill the vacancy.
A hearing will be given at the District
Building at II o'clock tomorrow morning
on the bill recently introduced by Sem
ator Mcmillan providing for an extension
of the electric light and power conduits.
Disbursing Officer Darneille, of the Dis
trict government, has announced that
he will pay off the police and fire de-
partment pensioners before Christmas,
and that he will begin on Friday next.
He will at the same time pay the men,
bers of the fire and police departments,
the employees of the public schools, teach
ers and others, and other District en-
ployes receiving monthly salaries.
The times., 1898-12-21
WILL HAVE NO HOLIDAY.
River and Harbor Committee Has Much
Work Before 1t.

The River and Harbor Committee will
not cease its labors with the beginning of
the Congressional holiday recess today.
1t will devote the last day of the session
10 hearing of the arguments pro and
con upon the project to establish chan
mel in the Connecticut River from its
mouth to Springfield. Mass, capable of
floating ocean-going vessels. The scheme
contemplates series of locks to secure
the required depth and with throughout.
Thursday will be devoted to arguments
upon the necessity of improving the chan
mel and harbor at New York SO as to ac-
commodate the new large vessels being
built for the transatlantic service Yes
terday the committee heard delegation
from the Board of Trade of Plttsburg. who
urged the Improvement of the Mononga-
hela River and extension OF Pittsburg
Harbor. E. III. Zurhost advocated addi-
uonal facilities for the harbor at San
dusky. o.
The necessity of n thirty-foot channel
In the Delaware River from Philadelphia
to the sea was urged upon the committee
by large delegation from that city. The
cost OF the proposed improvement is esti-
mated at s6,O00.c00.
The times., 1898-12-21
FIGHT AMONG COMMITTEES.
Senators Want Appropriation Bills More
Evenly Divided.

Senators Want Appropriation Bills More
Evenly Divided.
A movement is ON foot among senators
which. If 1t proves successful viii take
away from the Appropriations Ccmm.ttee
a large portion of its power and prestige.
This committee is from the nature OF
the business which comes before it. the
most influential in the Senate, and its
members are chosen from among the old
est senators. This fact has for years
been source of some concern on the
part of the outs" as they are commonly
called. and repeated Efforts have been
made to curtail the power of this commit
tee, but without avail
This matter. however. has been taken
up with considerable quiet energy at this
session and petition was yesterday pre-
sented to the Appropriations Committee,
signed by about sixty senators, urging
that committee to send the different ap-
preparation bills to the committees hav-
ing charge of matters In that particular
line. This would give the Naval Affairs
Committee charge of the naval appropria-
ton bill. the Military Committee jurisdic-
tion of the military appropriation bill. and
so on.
The Appropriation Committee took i'm
mediate action On this request by declar-
Ing that they had no jurisdiction in the
matter and suggesting that 1t was
proper subject for the Committee on Rules
to handle.
The large number of names which have
been secured on the petition have given
the outs a feeling OF confidence. and It
is predicted that a resolution accomplish
ing the desired purpose Will be introduced
In the Senate at an early date.
The times., 1898-12-21
Insurance Agent in Trou,,,.

Rockville. Md, Dec. 2o.-ouite a stir was
created this morning by the States attor-
ney over case for obtaining money un-
der false pretenses against Frank n
Thomas. Of this place. under a writ SWORN
out by MIR. William +. Snoufrer. of CAT
thersburg. Mr.. Thomas has for the mast
year oeen engaged as a life insurance
agent. representing the Home Life In
suranee Company OF New York.
AT 10 O'Clock. when the case was to
come up for trial States Attorney XII
gour. with 7. ". Tysowski. general man
ager of the Home Life Insurance Com
pany, and Mr.. A. a. MiIiear. appeared be-
lore Mr.. Sheirer to proceed with the case
and were Informed by the justice that II
had been dismissed. Attorney KiIgour
prepared an affidavit and sent a statement
OF the facts TO Gov. Lowndes. A magis-
frate was sent for several miles from
town and another warrant was sworn out.
but as yet no conclusion has been reached.
The times., 1898-12-21
SEN ATE DISTRICT MEASURES.
Amendments to the Appropriation Bill
by Mr. Mcmillan.


Senator Mcmillan yesterday gave no.
tice in the Senate that he would offer an
amendment to the District of Columbia
appropriation bill. providing for an in
crease In salaries of school teachers. as
follows: One at 81 5O) eleven at 81 100
each, instead OF g 600: two at 50 90 each:
three instead OF one at 81 500 each. and
ten instead of fourteen at 81 800 each. No
change is made by the amendment in the
total number of teachers provided for b.
the bill. which is LIB,
Senator Mcmillan introduced a bill In
the Senate providing for the compulsory
support of children in the District OF Col
umbla by parents. The bill is similar to
that introduced in the early part of tire
present Congress. and has received the
approval of the District Commissioners
1t was referred to the COMMITTEES on the
District of Columbia
Senator Mcmillan also introduced a bill
in the Senate providing for the condemna-
tion of land for the extension of Fourth
Street northeast through lots s and 9 of
the subdivision known as Metropolis
View. To pay the awards OF the con-
demnation jury the bill appropriates
$4,000.
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ith pleasure. This beat crowns its work

with pleasure. This beat crowns its work
very fttingly.''
Representative Barlow of California,
who has baen i'll for some time. remarked
of the beat: 1T does one good to see a
clear. straight scoop like this. Such
triumphs mist be inspiring to the men
who work on the paper and to its effclent
telegraph correspondent abroad
Representative Beiknap. of Chicago.
smiled: .Yes, it's a good beat he said.
.snd ] consT atulate The Times upon IT.
A few more such scoops and The Times
will rate with the New York papers
Representative Settle cf Kentucky, ex-
claimed: What, your scoop this morn
ing, Yes, indeed, 1t was a fine one and
showed great enterprise on the part of
the paper. l hope that there will be many
others as excellent TO follow it.
Representative Davis. of Florida said:
"The growth of The Times is very pleas
ing We needed such straight-out ex-
ponent OF Democracy to give us the truth.
and The Times has well fulfilled its duty
in giving us this interesting piece of
news
Among the newspaper correspondents
there WAS naturally a great deal of COM
ment. and all commendatory of The
Times.
w. r. Bell. Philadelphia North Ameri-
iHE DE1l
William F. Coyle. Baltimore Herald:
1.-The Times's exclusive means no little
harm to its rivals that got left on the
story
John s. Williams, New York Herald: at
was indeed a big beat
Horace j. Mock. New York World: 1T
was one of the kind of scoops shat makes
the ether fellows sick. In fact. The Times
all during the war had by far the best
news and the latest news that was printed
in Washington
Charles =. Edwards, Houston Post: by
far the most important newspaper beat
that has taken place within my recollec-
ton. 1t is the kind that counts. 1t means
a great deal for The Times"
Fred Z. Schrader, Omaha Wor.d-Her-
aid: THE Times has scored the most i'm
portant legitimate heat that have known
since / came to Washington"
w. C. Nichols, Chicago Post and In
dianapolis Journal: "A great victory for
The Times. Just like the beats the Chi
cago Times used to make in the good old
days OF Wilbur i. Story, when il was the
best newspaper in the world
The times., 1898-12-21
Commodore rhllip in Command.

Commodore ]. ". Philip is now in COM
mand of the squadron to be concentrated
at Havana, consisting of the Texas.
Brooklyn. Topeka and Castine. The Tex
as is his flagship.
Admiral Sampson. who left Havana
Monday on the New York. bound for New
York. is returning to the United States to
attend his daughters marriage and to
benefit his health. which has not baen
good for some time on account of his pro-
tracted stay in tropical climate.
He will retain command of the North
Atlantic naval station. which includes
Havana. and Commodore Philip will be
subordinate to him. Mrs. Sampson. who
had been in Havana with the admiral.
has returned to the United States. and
is now at the family home In New Jer-
sey. 1t is not probable that Admiral
Sampson will return TO Havana.
The times., 1898-12-21
THE STORY OF AN OLD MAN.
Refused AID at a Lodging House, He APP
pe0iS Il, the Police.

A sad cage of indigence was called to
precinct last night, when Martin Perry,
man seyenty-two years OF age. entered
the station and asked for nights lodg-
ing. He stated that he had come here
from Baltimore at 10 o'clock Monday
morning, IN the hope of securing work
from man named James. He was not
able to locate his intended henefactor.
and finally repaired to the Municipal
Lodging House. on Twelfth Street, at Z
O'Clock. and was given a lodging for the
night
When he arose Yesterday morning Perry
was ordered to cut wood, which he willing
y did. He was then given breakfast and
started OFT again in quest Of M James.
He succeeded In locating the office of that
gentleman. but was chagrined to learn
that he was out of the city.
Footsore and weary Perry returned to.
the lodging-house about O'Clock and
was informed by the superintendent,
known as Capt" Cutler. that he was
too late to be taken in. Perry was,
furthermore. informed that he had vio-
lated rule of the institution by not
being punctual in returning. Perry had
casually remarked that he expected to be
back at o'clock. After being turned out
in the cold, damp night air. Perry Jour-
neyed to the Central Union Mission
prayer meeting and kept warm until it
closed. He then met IA policeman who
directed him 10 No. station1house.
At the station-house Perry told his
story The policemen had heard the same
story from other lips on many occasions
They knew 1t to be true, and gave the
old man lodging. They did more; they
went down in their own pockets and pro-
duced money to purchase food and coffee
for him.
The municipal lodging house Is located
next door to the station. and 1t is an al
most nightly occurrence that men call on
the police and tell a story similar to that
Of Perry. II is known positively. too. at
the time that there is an abundance of
room at the lodging house.
The times., 1898-12-21
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA.

| Alexandria. Va, Dec. 20.--A charter was
Corporation Court to the Standard Brick
Company. The objects Of the new cor
poration are to lease or own plants for
manufacturing brick or other clay pro-
ducts. The capital stock is to be $4,000.
The officers are Thomas Halbrook, presi-
]. T. West. secretary and treasurer. The
.dncorpora,ors are Washingtonans. James
r. Cation is named as representative in
this city.
The schooner Charles Linthicum cleared
from this port today with 10000 brick.
to be used in the construction Of s25.eeo
pavilion at Chesapeake Beach. Md. for
which W. ii. Winston, of this city. has
received the contract.
Superintendent OF the Poor Shock Is Ill
at his home, in South Fairfax Street. and
Councilman Tr.myer. chairman of the
committee on poor has been kept busy
looking after the wants OF the destitute.
The train bearing President Mckinley
and party passed through this city at
II o'clock this morning. small crowd
had gathered at the depot, but the train
did not stop nor did the President make
his appearance. Conductor X. A. Tucker
was in charge of the train, with Engineer
W. c. Bruin.
The funeral of James +. Piper took
place this afternoon from Roberts
chapel, and was largely attended. The
deceased was one of the best known
colored residents of this section OF Vir-
ginia.
The work of improving the Office OF the
commissioner of revenue has been COM
pleted.
In the Corporation Court today, in the
case of Myer against Duncan. Il sugges-
tion issued against Downham was dis
missed and money ordered TO be paid to
James Peverill and others, the petition
ers.
On New Years night the members of
Belle Haven, Alexandria and Jackson
Councils, Junior Order of United Ameri-
can Mechanics, will attend services at
the Trinity II. Z. Church. on which oc-
easlon the Rev. Mr.. Masters will preach
special sermon on the objects of the
order.
The Rev. DIR. Andrews. of Connecticut,
delivered the third Reinecker lecture at
the Virginia Theological Seminary. near
this city. at noon today. His theme was
the "Origin of the American High
Church." There was a large attendance.
The Reinecker lectures owe their origin to
an endowment of a gentleman of Balti-
more. and always attract large audiences
to the seminary on the occasion of their
delivery
The times., 1898-12-21
A CHARGE OF PETIT LARCENY.
The Remarkable Assortment of Articles
Found Upon Prisoner.

TOuhu Upon friSOner.
Policeman -McDaniels. of the First pre-
cinct. yesterday evening arrested and
locked up at No. 1 station Mary Goff co..
ored, thirty-two years old, who turned
out to be a veritable walking department
store. McDaniels noticed the woman act
ing suspiciously and evidently laboring un-
der difficulties and he decided to investi-
gate.
When the woman was searched by Ma
tron Pennefill at the station she was
found to have concealed in her stockings
an assortment of merchandise that readily
accounted for the impedment in her step
The diversified stock included wine and
whisky glasses. pair of scissors, table
knives, forks. II tea spoons. 4 table
spoons, l pair OF garters l pair of socks
bottle of toothpicks a comb and brush
an undershirt and towels. These arti-
cies when placed together filled a good
sized market basket
A charge of petit larceny was entered
against the Goff woman, to which she will
answer in court this morning.
The times., 1898-12-21
KNOCKED DOWN AND INJURED.
A Reckless Driver Arrested After Irving
to Escape.

to Escape.
David ]. Comfy, forty-seven years old,
blacksmith. was knocked down and run
over by truck driven by Charles
Vaughn, .colored. at the corner of Ninth
Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, shortly
before o'cloek,last night. He was struck
by the horses and fell between the front
and rear wheels, being dragged and rolled
for some distance on the slippery as
phalt. a. al
Comfy was takent TO the Emergency Hos
pital In No. patrol wagon suffering great
pain. An examination disclosed q contu-
sion of the left side, which was strapped
Later he was sent to his home, at No
6oS Z Street southeast.
Vaughn. after running over Comfy
drove rapidly away and was pursued and
finally captured by Special Policeman
Buhler after an exciting chase. He was
locked up at No. 1 Station on charge of
reckless driving and at a late hour was
released on furnishing collateral after the
extent of Comly's injuries had been as
certained.
The times., 1898-12-21
Hecht and Company, 5's=515 Oh St:
BY CLEVER AMATEURS.
..RichelieuH Admirably Presented b
Georgetown University Talent.

ptoFSttoNh tHiNtEsts
The presentation of "Richelieu" by the
dramatic society of the Georgetown Uni
versity last night in CASTOR Hall, at
Georgetown, was a success in every par
ticular. and was undoubtedly the best
amateur performance of its character
ever given in Washington.
The play passed of without a deroSa-
tory feature. The attendance was large.
despite the inciement weather. and the
audience repeatedly expressed its satis-
faction. The majority Of those in attend
ance had seen the play produced by the
best professional artists on the stage,
and although there can be no compari-
son between an amateur and professional
rendition of the piece. which IS an exceed
ingly difficult one. this was taken into
consideration. and much credit is due to
the college boys who took part James a.
o'Shea. who has the reputation at the
college of being ordinarily quiet and un-
assuming essayed the leading part, that
of Richelieu, in capable manner.
His rendition was unstintedly applaud
ed, and he was called before the curtain
repeatedly. Charles V Moran, as Cheva-
lier De Mauprat. was excellent. He was
enthusiastically received and secured a
share of the honors. William Waggaman
as Roland is worthy of special mention.
Livingston Cullen as CASTOR, Duke of Or
leans. Thomas King as Baradas and John
Wolfe as the Sieur De Berighen acted
their parts creditably. In fact, the entire
cast did well. There was n gratifying
l., ,f
players forgetting their lines. The pro-
duction showed that there had been care
full study on the part of the participants.
The scenery, which was all new for the
occasion, was one of the features of the
production. The setting representing the
Cardinals House was splendid. as was
the garden scene. The curtain. which
was also new. represented a view of the
college buildings, including the old Aque-
duct Bridge in the foreground from Anal
ostan Island. and was especially appro-
PIRATE The scenery was the gift of the
college to the students. The music was
furnished by the orchestra of the Colum-
bia Theater. under the direction of Prof.
S. Minister. The costumes were bright
and appropriate.
Prof Charlemagne Koehler acted as
stage director, with Jessie Hedges as as
sistant.
The ushers were Thomas o'NeiI, '99;
Frank Byrne, SO; Frank O'Brien, 1870;
Paul Head, 1900; John Moore. 1850; Thomas
Ferneding, 1901; Edward Byrne. 1871;
Thomas Smith, 1901; William MetZger,
1902.
The patronesses We're: Mrs. John d.
Long; Mrs. Garret A. Hobart; Mrs. Rus
sell A. Alger; Madame Leger SEM -ra
Rengifo, Sonora Morla-Vicuna. Vicountess
de Santo Thyrso. Madame WI. Ssnora de
Garcia Meron. Madame de Grandpre,
Countess de Lichtervelde. Sonora Dona de
Calvo; Senorita Herilia de Leon: Mrs. II.
C. Lodge. Mrs. Edward NJ. Murphy, Mrs.
T. C. Carter, Mrs. Ffoulke, Miss Mary
Romadka.
The times., 1898-12-21
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses were Issued yesterday
to Mittie F. Mates, Big Island, Va, and
Nellie p. Slaughter, Gordonsvile, Va;
Robert B. Harrison and Mile Webb, VIII
liam Westcoat and Almeda King, John
II. osburn and Ann Elizabeth Cannon,
John Beall and Annie Small; Walter In
gels Gideon. Springfield, No., and Fred
rica Alice Prescott, L. B. Chamberlain.
Norfolk, Va, and Emma v. Graham
Lewis P. Kidd and Serena A. Winfree,
Winchester, Va; William Grant and
Martha Brown, III. F. Frazier and BERTHE
W. Smith, William Stanley Taylor and
Mary F. Acton, William II. Nelson and
Mamie Nelson. Alexandria, Va,
The times., 1898-12-21
Tc EXCLUDE IMPURE FOOD.
Amendment Adopted to the Agricultural
Appropriation BiIi.

AfPfoEttaAioh
The agricultural appropriation bill was
taken uD by The House as a Committee Of
the Whole fer consideration yesterday af-
ternool. TIE elasticity q debate re ml;-
ted Mr.. Williams. Of Mississippi. the leal
ing Democratic member Of TIE commit &c
to discuss Adversely the proposed arnexa-
= ton OF tho Philippines and TO refer to the
question. Who VII haul down the dag?'
as "balderdash"
Mr.. Ni.liars's speech was the ony n
tribution 10 general debate On the flIl asd
when he had concluded the bill was read
for the amendment. The proposed les.s-
lation was especially aimed at German
goods and intended to enable the Secrc-
tary OF agriculture to re.ai.ate for un ust
discrimination against American rroduc .
Its desirabiiity was questioned b. Mr..
Dnsley. who spoke of the necessity of
proceeding cautiously in the enactment
Of retaiiatory legislation The langua ga
WAS modified in accordance with Mr.
Ding!ey's suggestion and, as agreed to
read: THE Secretary of Agriculture
whenever he has reason to believe that
articles are being imported from foreign
countries. which are dangerous to the
health Of the people of the United States.
shall make request upon the Secretary
OF the Treasury for samples from original
packages Of such articles for inspection
and analysis. and the Secretary of the
Treasury is hereby authorized to open
such original packages and deliver speci-
mems to the Secretary of Agriculture for
the purpose mentioned, and the Secretary
OF the Treasury may in his discretion re-
fuse entry to the consignee of any goods
|fich the Secretary of Agriculture re-
ports to have been inspected and anaIyzed
ana found to be adulterated or otherwise
dangerous to health, employing such as
slstants. clerks and other persons as the
Secretary of Agriculture may consider
necessary for the purpose named"
The bill, as amended, was reported to
the House and passed
The times., 1898-12-21
We've bought a big lot Of lamps and
ONYX tables.

An immense variety
OF prcttiiy decorated
lamps. with globes TO
match. good worthful
sort. worth more
than double. viii now
be- offered sor-
The times., 1898-12-21
The Troops in Puerto pr:ncine.

The War Department yesterday re-
ceiFed a report from Gen. Snyder. COM
manding the United States troops in the
province of Puerto Principe. Cuba. as fol-
lows: yellow fever case convaIe,ring
Surgeon reports little fear of s-read
General health of command excellent
Great suffering and many deaths report
ed daily among natives from starvation
benevolent societies could accomplish
much by contributing food and medical
supplies until the industries of the
province are reopened and embarrass-
ments of the poor cease"
The times., 1898-12-21
A Relief Association Elects.

Relief A ssociation held last night in Typo
graphical Temple, the following officers
were elected for the ensuing year: Presi-
dent, 7. B. Penicks; vice president.
Charles W. Hurdle; recording secretary.
T. ]. Hardester; treasurer, Fl. c. Espey;
financial secretary, George Wright. The
finance committee declared an annual
dividend of $40. Fifty-five members were
added to the roll.
The times., 1898-12-21
Capt. Carter Slightly Improvcd.

Capt John r. Carter. the aged yir-
sinian whose skull was trephined at the
Emergency Hospital Monday right b.
cause of an injury sustained by being
knocked down by horse and wagon wa
last night reported 10 BE- improved The
tfephining process was entirely s,:cces--
iul. and Capt. Carter soon regaIned con.
seriousness Though improved. the c5ndi-
uon OF the injured man is stilI cr.ticll
The times., 1898-12-21
WAGES OF PRINTERS.
Bill to Increase Them Introduced in the
Senate.

hiii 10 Increase Them Introduced in the
Senate.
Senator German introduced bill in the
Senate yesterday providing that the book
binders and printers employed in the Gov
ernment Printing Office should be paid at
the rate of 50 cents per hour for the time
actually employed. The present rate paid
to these employees is 40 cents per hour
which has been the prevailing rate for
the last twenty years, having been cut
down from 90 cents at that time. 1t is
understood that a strenuous effort will be
made at this session of Congress to have
this bill become a law
The times., 1898-12-21
PENSIONS FOR coNFEDERATEs
Bill introduced in the Senate by Mr..
Butler,

Senator Butler yesterday offered an
amendment in the Senate which he pro-
posed to the invalid pension appropriation
bill providing that in the future all pen
sion laws now on the statute books shall
apply alike TO Confederate and Union SOL
diers. Confederate soldiers however, are
not to receive back pensions The amount
appropriated in the bill is raised from
slii,ooo,oOo to $e4,0Oo.eo0 to cover this add.
tiou.