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Evening star., 1898-11-10
U. s. ELECTRIC LIGHTING COMPANY.
Election of Directors Effects
Change in Management.

The annual meeting of the stockholders
of the United States Electric Lighting Com
pany was held yesterday at Harpers Fer
ry, w. Va, some sixty of them going to
that place on a special train. The party
returned after midnight
Mr.. Noble D. Larner presided, and the
judges of election were Frank l.. Harvey,
Eugene Moran and Robert II. Hazard. The
voting for the thirteen directors resulted In
reelection of the present board, with the
exception of Mr.. George w. Gray and DIR.
Thomas o. Hills. Their places were taken
by Mr.. William A. Mearns and Mr.. Walter
Hieston.
AS a result of the election, it Is under
stood that when the new board convenes
for the first time Saturday next Mr. James
L. Nonis will be chosen president instead
of Mr.. A. A. Thomas.
Out of the 100S0 shares entitled to vote,
all were represented but go. The eight
directors representing the majority views
of the board received 9,S01 votes as fol-
lows: James L. Norris, George w. Pearson.
Charles C. Duncanson, Clarence F. Nor
ment, John Cammack, S. ]. Butterfield W.
II. Slater and Charles Werner. The other
members received the following vote: A.
A. Thomas. 1862; Stilson Hutchins, 49,
612; Seymour w. TullOch, 1862; Waiter
Hieston, 1850, and W. A. Means, 1850.
Evening star., 1898-11-10
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN.
News Items Gathered West OF ROCK
Creek.

The serving of lunches to the children OF
the Western High School is expected to
commence about December /. This is the
first public school in the city in which this
system of catering to the children has been
inaugurated and, if successful, it is under
stood the plan will be followed in other
schools. The arrangement for the serving
of the lunches is entirely under the dtrec-
ton of Miss Edith Westcott, the principal
of the school.
Miss NJ. S. Jacobs, the head of the public
school cooking department, will have per-
sonal charge of the inspection Of the lunch
eS served. The contract for furnishing the
food has been given to a resident in the
locality of the new building, who engages
TO furnish good. wholesome dishes at mod
crate prices. There is no idea of making
money out of the lunches-smply enough
to pay all expenses.
One of a series of regular lectures
biology at Georgetown University Civ
en- last evening at CASTOR Memorial Hall.
which was attended by a large number of
the friends of the institution. The lecture
was delivered by MIR. Frederick V. Coviile,
chief of the bureau of botany of the De.
partment of Agriculture The subject of
his remarks was Desert Life The lee
ture was Illustrated by number of stere-
opticon views, prepared expressly for the
occasion.
Mrs. Julia Talbot, the wife of Chris J.
Talbot, died of consumption last evening
at their residence, southeast corner of 3ith
and 0 streets. She was only thirtysix
years Of age, and leaves, besides her hus-
band. three small children The funeral
will be held Saturday morning from the
residence the interment being at Rock
Creek cemetery.
Several sales Of real estate in the subdi-
vision of the American University Park
We're recorded yesterday through John D.
Crossant and David d. Stone as trustees.
&. G. Peacock acquired title to lots II and
block Of ha
of 81 400. L. ]. NJ. Boyd purchased lot 4,
In block 49, for $500. while Maria Weefns
secured lot 3. In the same block, the con-
sideration being placed at the same figure.
Property in this section is reDorted to be
selling at lively rate and being built upon
to q large extent.
Evening star., 1898-11-10
Determining the Value.

Proceedings for the adjudication of the
value of the property adjoining the gov
ernment printing office, to be condemned by
the government for an addition to thai
building, were begun this morning, the
commission appointed by the court sitting
in Circuit Court No. = The commissioners
are John E. Herrell, Robert Hutcheson and
VIM. Dickson. The governments interests
in the appraisement are being looked after
by District Attorney Henry E. Davis and
Assistant District Attorney D. w. Baker,
while the property owners are represented
by j. Hale Sypher, Irving Williamson, Phil
ip Walker, Alexander H. Bell and c. Albert
White.
Two witnesses George r. Repetti and
Charles A. Shields were examined during
the morning as to their opinion of the value
of the land.
At 1 o'clock the commission adjourned
until tomorrow at il am.
Evening star., 1898-11-10
ENCt RSiONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Charles Manchester for Mt. Yer
non and Marshall Hall at 10 am. and 40
pm.
Steamer Norfolk for Norfolk and Fortress
Monroe at $50 pm.
Steamer EsteIIe Randall for Glymont and
intermediate points at go am,
Trains leave 1872 street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Arlington hourly from am to
pm
Trains leave 1872 street and PeEnsy lvania
avenue for Mt. Vernon hourly from 1U a. H.
to 3 pm.
Cars leave A1ueduct bridge fof Arlington
and Fort Myer every half hour from $40
am to $40 pm.
Cars leave Aqueduct bridge every hour
for Falls Church.
Evening star., 1898-11-10
Plea of Innocence.

Use innocent, l is said Joseph Smith
colored, when arraigned in Judge Scotts
court this morning on a charge of disor-
derby conduct on r street. When Police
man Foley had related the circumstances
under which the arrest was made, the de-
fendant made denial of the charge
Were you drunk last night" Judge
Scott asked.
No, indeed" he answered, II was sober
and got arrested for playing"
The next time you play on the street"
the judge told him, don't make SO much
noise
His personal bonds were taken. and he
was released.
Evening star., 1898-11-10

cd to greater height than the limit herein
prescribed when approved by the Commits!
s'ohtFs OF the District of Columbia.
Wooden buildings.
Sec. >. No wooden or frame building here
after erected or altered and intended to he
used for human hahitation shall cxrced in
h'lsht thiee stories or forty feet to the roof.
Sec 6 The height OF all buildings shall
Ie measured from the level Of the sidewalk
opposite the middle Of the frC nj of the build
ing to the highest point of The roof n tho
puiiding has more than one front the meas
urement shall bc made upon the front fac
lils he street of steNpest grade. No para
height. Va
sec: a. The limitations of height herein
prescribed shall not apply to federal or
municipal buildings
sec y Ihat Congress reserves the right
10 after. amend or repeal this act"
Evening star., 1898-11-10
Charge DIsmfsSed.

Mrs. Lille Parker. who says she is a
brickiayer's wife. was in the dock of Judge
scotts court this morning on a charge of
vagrancy preferred by Policeman Cox.
Il am not guilty Of such a charge" an
swered the woman. who had no attorney to
represent her.
Your honor" said the oficer this wo-
man has been hanging about the park at
Massachusetts, avenue and 9th street, and
last night / saw her speak to two men.
She put her arm around one OF them and
when she saw me coming she ran"
Il don't pick up any men, declared the
woman Il have a husband and he sup
ports me"
Were you drinking?' the court asked
her.
NO. sir" Mrs. Parker answered Il
never drank a drop of beer in my life
The woman called upon BaiIln Kendig TO
tell the court OF her character and when
he had been heard the court discharged the
woman.
Evening star., 1898-11-10
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Masonic Grand Lodge Officers

The Grand Lodge. F. A. A. NJ, of the
District Of Columbia last evening elected
the following officers for the ensuing year:
J. II. Small. jr.. M ". grand master; w
G. Henderson, r. W. D. G. master; H.
Standiford. r. W. s. G. warden: Malcolm
Seaton, r. W. ]. G. Warden: W. R. Sim
gleton. r. W. G. secretary: VIM A. CAT
ley. r. W Asst. G. secretary; c. c. Dun
cansOn. r. W. G. treasurer: A. W. John
ston, W. G. lecturer; c. B. Smith, Rev. and
W G. chaplain; Geo. II. Walker w c.
marshal; Jas. A. Wetmore, W. s. G. deacon;
Lurtin r. CHM, w. ]. G. deacon: Walter
A. Brown, W. G. sword bearer: F. J.
Woodman- W. G. pursuivant: A. B.. Cool
idge. W. s. G. steward; H. X. Simpson. W.
J. G. steward; J. n. Birckhead, grand tiler.
Evening star., 1898-11-10
Delightful Winter Excursions.

In pursuance of its excellent CUSTOM the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company has issued
an attractive and comprehensive book de-
scriptiVe of the leading winter resorts of
the east and south, and giving the rates
routes of travel. Like all the publications
of this progressive company, this years
Winter Excursion Book" is model of
Typographical and clerical work, and con-
tatns much valuable information. 1t can
be had free of charge at the principal ticket
offices of the company, or will be sent post
paid upon application to Geo. w. Boyd as
siStant general passenger agent, Broad
street station, Philadelphia.
Evening star., 1898-11-10
Minister Romero on Education

Minister Romero, who has been travelling
considerably through Mexico for his health.
raid a visit last week to the Porfirio Dlaz
Institute, military and Industrial school
for dependent boys, in Morelia. Tie Two
Republics says: Before leaving the school.
whose fine condition ELECTED his unstinted
praise, he wrote the following in the vis-
itors' album: The education of the sons of
poverty is Gle of the chief necessities OF
our country and the government which
makes provision for the same and uses for
are avail bic Is rendering positive service
to the nation the good results of which
must be felt tefore very long. For this rea-
son I consider the efforts made by the gov
ernment of Michoa can in the establishment,
maintenance ard development of this in
dustrial school deserving Of ali praise"
Evening star., 1898-11-10
VIRGINIA CONFERENCE,
Annual Meeting of Representatives of
COlOred MethOdism.

The Virginia conference of Colored M. E.
Church convened yesterday morning in the
Hillsdale NJ E. Church, Bishop Isaac Lane
III esiding. After religious services were
held, the following officers were elected:
Revs j. E. Dixon, secretary; J. J. Carroll,
assistant and J. r. White, statistical sec
retary.
The bishop then addressed the conference
on the duties of minister, excnlplifed in
the Christian character.
The conference decided to hold sessions
from am to = pm About forty dele
gates were present, and many more are eX-
pected today.
Several subjects were brought before the
session. Last evening Rev. jIankinson
Irea ched the conference sermon to a large
audience. Today the conference will get
down to business, as the bishop will leave
early next week for OklaSroma.
Rev c. NJ Blunt and Rev. G. c. Taylor,
was appointed to wat upon Secretary Por-
ter and arrange a time when the President
will receive the aRlegates. Committees
were appointed on Sunday school, temper
ance, education, home missions and pub
fishing interests
The session today was devoted to the
reading and receiving Of financial and sta
tistical reports.
The Womans Missionary Society will
commence it's meetings tonight. Friday
night the silver anniversary of Bishop Lane
will be celebrated. Sunday night the bish-
'op will announce the app oiutmenrs Of the
ministers to their new scharges. Some of
the delegates are being entertsined by Rev.
r. A. H. Carroll, the pastor of the Hills
dale c. NJ. E. Chufch.'o
Evening star., 1898-11-10
HEIGHT OF RESIDENCES
Substitute Bill Upon the Subject Prepared
by District Commissioners.
Combustibie and Non-Fire-Proof
Buildings Restricted to Five
StOries-Width of Streets.

The District Commissioners today sub
mitted 10 the chairmen of the two District
committees in Congress a substitute, pre-
pared by their direction, for House bill 1o43D
TO regulate the height of residences in the
city of Washington"
In their communication 10 the chairmen of
the committees the Commissioners explain
that the substitute is fuller and is made an
plicable to all buildings in the District The
substitute is as follows:
"A bill to regulate the height of buildings
in the District of Columbia:
BE 1t enacted by the Senate and House
of Representatives of the United States of
America in Congress assembled that from,
and after the date of the approval of this
act no combuSttble or non-fire- proof huild-
ing intended to be used OF occupied as a res
tdence or as an apartment house or hotel
IN the District of Columbia shall be erect
ed TO height of more than five stories or
raised to height exceeding sixty feet above
the sidewalk, the measurement to be nade
as hereinafter prescribed.
sec. = buildings intended for business
purposes solely may be erected to a height
ol seVenty-tVe feet without being of fire.
PROOF construction.
Churches Excepted.
Sec j. All buildings. except churches.
hereafter erected or altered to exceed sew
enty-fve feet in height shall be fire-proof
or non-combustible and of such materials
throughout as may be prescribed by the
commissioners of the District of Columbia
churches must be of fire-proof construction
up to and Including the main or auditorium
floor. N''
Sec. 4. No building shall be erected or
aitered on any street in the District of Co.
Iumbla to exceed in height above the side
walk the width of the street in its front.
anu IN no case shall a building exceed nine
" feet IN height on a resident street nor
one hundred and ten feet on a business
street as designated by schedule approved
Dy the COMMISSIONERS of the District of
Columbia, except on business streets and
BUSINESS avenues one hundred and sixty
ieet VIDE, where height not exceeding one
m hundred and thirty feet may be allowed
=; ne iielshl OF puiidlngs on corner lots shall
IN all cases be regulated by the lmitation.
governing on the broader street: provided
that spires, towers and domes may be erect
Evening star., 1898-11-10
Fails TO Make m Gnse

John c. Newton, a motOrman on the Capt.
tai Traction road. was before the Police
Court today on a charge OF disorderly con-
duct on Minnesota avenue. Policeman
Mari preferred the charge against him. He
alleged that when he met the notorman
the latter used insulting language toward
him.
Attorney Lipscomb. for the defendant.
Questioned the officer and had him tell the
court that Newton had preferred charges
against him about two months ago but the
case. he said. has not been tried
Newton denied the Police Court charge
and Judge Scott dismissed the case
Evening star., 1898-11-10
Whence and Whittier.

General T. ]. Morgan, formerly commits
sioner OF Indian affairs, and now CORE
spending secretary of the American Baptist
Home Mission Society, is to address the
Baptist Social Union at a meeting to be
held tomorrow evening in the Sunday
School House of Calvary Baptist Church at
o'clock General Morgan's subject is:
The Nation: Its Whence and Whittier"
The Social Union, II is said, has had a
most successful year. The meeting of Fri
day night will be open to the public.
Evening star., 1898-11-10
Street Cars Damaged.

Electric car No. So of the Capital Rail-
way Company ran into box car No. IS Of
the Anacostia Railroad Company on Mon
roe street Anacostia, this morning about
o'clock Car No. IS was having It's horses
changed in front of the Anacostia COM
pany's offices. and was on the down-grade
track on the way to the city. The electric
car was short distance behind, and
though every effort was made by Motor
man Padgett TO bring 1t to a stop he failed
TO do so. on account, 1t Is said of the wet
tracks. which made the car wheels slip. and
a crash resulted. When the collision came
the AnacOstia car was forced a long dis
tance, nearly TO the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad crossing. Henrietta Meyer and
Lizzie Bruce. both passengers on the box
car, jumped from the car while it was in
motion, but were not injured
Car No. Is had its rear dashboard broken
and the fender of the electric car was
badly damaged. Conductor Hollinson was
the conductor in charge of the electric car
Evening star., 1898-11-10
Second Army Corps Reunion.

he monthly reunion of the comrades of
the I'd Army Corps was held last night
in the Riggs House, and in the absence
OF General Luddington, Colonel Bramhall
vice president OF the Sd Division, presided
RESOLUTIONS In memory of the late Colonel
Joseph Murray were adopted Colonel
Nathaniel Shatswel of the l4th Massa-
chusetts Heavy Artillery was admitted to
membership. After the business of the
evening had been disposed of refreshments
Were served.
Evening star., 1898-11-10
Vehicle. Occupying Public stands.

Section of article 4, of the police regu-
1ations has been amended by the District
Commissioners so as to provide that all
vehicles occupying public stands shall be
arranged from time to time as the Com
missioners shall direct, and that when such
vehicles authorized to- occupy it, others
shall not keep near. The amendment also
provides that if driver occupies a special
stand at any railroad station the repre-
sentative of a particular hotel, he shall not
De permitted to carry passengers to any
other hotel
Evening star., 1898-11-10
Sudden DeDfb.

Abraham Heltman, aged sixty years, liv-
ing at No. SO3 street northeast, fell on
the street at the corner of Sth and C
streets last evening and died shortly after
being carried into his home near by Cor
oner Carr decided that an inquest was un-
necessary.
Evening star., 1898-11-10
Four Cases in Four Minnte.

Judge Scott disposed of four cases this
morning in exactly four minutes. The de-
PENDANTS were James Watkins, Gabriel
Washington, Motley Fletcher and Mary
Nelson. They were charged with having
been disorderly in different parts of the
city, and upon pleas of guilty, the court
fined them IS each.
Evening star., 1898-11-10
Pure Food and Drug Congress.

1t has been decided by the advisory com
mittee of the National Pure Food and Drug
Congress to reappoint all of the committee
and TO notify each organization entitled
TO representation in the National Pure
Food and Drug Congress to name their
delegates at the earliest possible date. SO
that arrangements can be perfected in am
pie time for the approaching meeting of
the congress on January IS 10 21.
Evening star., 1898-11-10
oririn of Fire Not Known

The stable in the rear of No. lis street
northeast, owned by Mrs George Wright,
and occupied by Geo. Cartwright, was near
ly destroyed by fire about 10 o'clock last
evening. The contents burned included a
horse valued at $40. The damage to the
building amounted to about 500, and is
covered by insurance. Cartwright had no
insurance. The origin of the fire is not
known.
Evening star., 1898-11-10
CHARGE NOT SUSTAINED.
Verdict of AcquittaI in Favor of
Clarence James.

Clarence James.
Clarence B. James, indicted on the charge
of adultery, was found not guilty in Grim
inal Court No. today. the government fail
ing to make cut its case according TO the
indictment, and 4 verdict being rendered by
consent.
According to the evidence in the case,
James has two wives, Mabel James and
Martha Howell, having gone through a
marriage ceremony with the latter and liv-
ing with her in this city for week rs man
ard wife. willie Mrs. James, the first was
in Virginii.
On the stand Martha Howell stoutly de-
med any knowledge of the defendant, and
as her teStimCn ny was considered the most
material, Mr.. Mitchell, counsel for James
asked that his client be given a verdict OF
aCquittai. A large number of the relatives
of both parties were in court.
Mrs. James would not say whether or not
she would prosecute the defendant lii Vir-
glnia for bigamy.
Evening star., 1898-11-10
Attorney Prepares "a Form

AT the request OF Commissioner Ross. the
attorney fo- the District has prepared a
form Of petition to be made and filed by
persons desiring to have their property re-
heved from ta&es and assessments omitted
from tax certificates issued by the assessor
which form the District Commissioners will
probably approve.
Evening star., 1898-11-10
Makes Another Start.

Andrew Beckett, colored, who recently
returned home from a five years vacation
at the expense of the government, was SEN
fenced to sixty days in jail by Judge KIM
ball today. He assaulted Bessie Rollins
and then gave Policeman Burrows a strug
gle when the latter arrested him.
Evening star., 1898-11-10

Frederick s. Coburn was yesterday found
guilty of violations of the postal laws in
Criminal Court No. 2. The defendant was
charged with having obtained money be-
longing to the government through the is
sue of fraudulent money orders while in
charge of the sub-post Office at New York
avenue and 9th street northwest.
Evening star., 1898-11-10
LOCAL MENTION.
AMI sENESTS TONIGHT.

Academy-"My Friend From India
Columbia Theater-Frdnk Daniels in The
1dols Eye"
kernans LyCeum Theater-N!nsr and
Vans Bohemian Burlesquers.
Lafayette Square-"The Old Homestead" ."
Him So"
Ohio avenue and 18th street-BattIe Of
Gettysburg.
Metzerott HaIi-Wsrgraph exhibition.
Evening star., 1898-11-10
Johnst0n's rednct ton sale prices on pa
"PARST" IS KING

Millions of admirers. all over the country
proclaim 'PabSt" the king of all fine beers
Drink "Pabst' famous Milwaukee Beer anC
see how good beer can be. Write or phone
PABST BREWING CO, 1t8 y. Cap. st.
Evening star., 1898-11-10
S1.25 to baltimore and Return

via b. and o.. Saturday and Sunday, No
vember y and -, good for return until fol-
lowing Monday. Tickets good going and
returning all trains.-Advt
Evening star., 1898-11-10
A PrOfusion of Fine "NIums.,

If you are lover of flowers you will see
the finest specimens of floral beauty at
Guides free mum" show. 1924 F.-Adyt
Evening star., 1898-11-10
General Matters.

There was only one case before Mayor
Simpson In the police court this morning
that of Harry Robertson, a small boy,
charged with injuring private property
The case was dismissed.
The Mandolin Club gave an entertain
ment at the Opera House last night which
was largely attended. The musical and lit
erary program was pronounced excellent.
This club has been giving free entertain-
ments during the fall, and last nights
large gathering was N appreciation of its
kindness.
The funeral Of Richard H. Rowe, who re-
Gently died in Washington. will take place
frCm Roberts Chap2l, colored this after
noon at 2:30 O'Clock. The deceased was
we'll known in Alexandria. Interment will
take place in Bethel cemetery
Evening star., 1898-11-10
Orchids and Chrysanthemum

J. II. Small & Sons, 14th and G. SITS, Wash
ington. and 1883 Broadway. New York. are
exhibiting this week rare and choice speci-
mens-hnest yet shown. See them.-Adyt
Evening star., 1898-11-10
Johnston's fresh meat bargains on page O..

GEO. c. AND FRANK z. ALTEMUS,
2sl6-2s1S 11th and 1nS-141O p streets.
Special prices for one week-Spring Chick
en-. 1212c.: Baking Chickens, lie. (home
dressed dlny); Sweet Potatoes, 15c. peck
Legs of Lamb. lie. per lb.: Loin Lamb
Chops. 1ac. Ii. pnre Leaf Lard. Ilcc.
Evening star., 1898-11-10
$3.50 Delightful Autumn Trip $3.50
TO Old Point Comfort and Norfolk

Via Norfolk and Washington steamer Satur-
day, $50 pm. Tickets 80 good to return
Sunday night. See schedule. this page.-Ady
Evening star., 1898-11-10
WEDnING GIETS

fine selection of Sterling Silver or Art
Goods be found at ]. Karrs Sons, 94o
Penn ave. low in price as good article
can possibly be bought anywhere.
Evening star., 1898-11-10

BIackiston Island Mineral Water. eff
cient for diseased kidney and bladder, uric
acid diathesis. rheumatism, gravel, etc,
has heen reduced to 81 for 5 gal. Address
T. q. HERBERT, Gil St NV.
Evening star., 1898-11-10
1925 To Baltimore and Re- s1.:,

turn Via Pennsylvania Railroad
Tickets on sale Saturday and Sunday
Nov. - and 49, good ta return until Mon
day, Nov. IA. All trains except Congress
sional Limited.-Advt.
Evening star., 1898-11-10

Money TO lend at and per cent or real
estate Frank T. Rawlings, 1905 Pa. ave
Evening star., 1898-11-10

Thousands Of situations have been OBJ
tained through the want columns of The
Star
Evening star., 1898-11-10
Those
Germs
CITY ITEMS.

Reliable and Reasonable.
You get at Studer's, 936 F St, Trees
Shrubs, Evergreens, hardy Vines. Roses
Bulbs, etc, for fall planting. no10-6ts
Evening star., 1898-11-10
WASHINGTON DRESSED BEEF.

Spring Lamb, New York Roast Beef, Del
moniCo Steak go to John r. Kelly, 9th st.
wing, Center Mkt. Corned Beef speciality.
Evening star., 1898-11-10
COburn Found Guilty.

If you want work read the want columns
of The Star.
Evening star., 1898-11-10

2115 K st. NV, two-seory brick dwelling,
will be sold at auction 1hE trustees tomor-
row afternoon at Oclock. See adyt