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Evening star., 1898-02-03
Objection to Water Meters.

To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
Please permit me to commend to the con-
sideration of those interested one objection
to the meter scheme which appears to have
escaped attention during the current dis
cussion Of the subject.
By one who has had some experience. IT
Is observed that the delinquent tenant.
when given notice to vacate often resorts
to every conceivable device, within the law.
in order to infiict loss and annoyance upon
his offending landlord. This water meter
monstrosity places at the disposal of such
persons another instrument of harassment
and expense to the owners Of houses I1
will scarcely escape the cupidity of the
spiteful that there Is an opportunity to get
even with that old skinfiint," without be-
coming amenable to criminal prosecution
The water would be turned on to the full
capacity of the supply pipe, and a quantity
OF water which would be sufficient for the
domestic use of the premises, during a
period OF a couple of years. would be emp
tied into the Potomac. with gieefui tri-
umph, in dozen days, and the cost would
be registered against one vino has not even
collected his rent money with which to nay
the bill. r r H
February 1. 1898.
Evening star., 1898-02-03
A NEW RAILROAD OFFICE.


another Addition to the CoIoux
Formed ON 18th Street.
A new member of what is known as tho
colony of steam railroad offices which has
recently been formed on 18th street be-
tween G street and New York avenue is
ABOUT TO be added. Arrangements have
oeen made by the Seaboard Air Line to
open an office just around the corner from
the b. and o. office and on New York ave-
nue.. This company has now an office at
l421 pennsylvania avenue, but believing
that the proposed location is best adapted
TOT Its business, the change has been de-
cided upon.
The new Office will occupy a store room
on the first floor of the building owned by
MI; J. W. Nafrn, and will make the third
raliroad ticket office which will have quar-
ters In that building; namely, the SOUTH
ern railway, the B. and o. and the Sea-
poarc Air Line. The PENNSYLVANIA COM
pany mas an ohice at the corner of 18th
and G streets, which completes the colony
OF railroad offices at this particular point.
Inis move on the part of the Seaboard
company may be looked upon as an indi-
cation of the growing Importance of this
city as a railroad center. A few years ago
tnls company was represented in this CITY
merely by travelling agent. Then there
was passenger agent located here and
finally permanent offices were opened
mere are now some seven steam railroads
that have headquarters in this city-the
pennsylvania, the b. and O., the Southern
the Chesapeake and Ohio. the Atlantic
Coast Line, the Seaboard Air Line and the
Norfolk and Western. All these companies
hnd that Washington is an important CEN
necessary for well-equipped offices to be
located here.
Evening star., 1898-02-03
HEALTH STATISTICS.
Weekly Report Show. Slight Increase
In Mortality.

In Mortality.
The mortality in the District of Column
tia during the last week was 100 as
against SO In the week before. OF these 81
we're white and 30 co,nred. The annual
death rate was 1s.5 per thousand inhabi-
tsnts for the whole population, that for
the whites being l6.5 and for the coiored
22
During the week deaths from diseases
OF the nervous system, as compared with
the last report, increased from 10 to Il:
these OF kidney affections from to Z. and
those from consumption 8 to 12; while dis
10 to 5.
There were four fatal cases of diph-
the ria, one of whooping cough, one of
typhoid fever and three of grippe"
There were 81 cases Of diphtheria under
treatment at the close of last report There
ware ID new cases reported and 70 were re-
neVed from quarantine by recovery leay-
ing ~ cases In isolation in 43 premises
or scarlet fever there were AZ cases un-
ger treatment at the close of the last re-
port. Five new cases were since reported
and were discharged as having recovered.
ieaVlng 4S cases in 81 premises with warn
ing cards.
Inc prevailing meteorological conditions
were mean temperature of Sc, mean
reiative humidity of %, and mean baro-
metric pressure Of 29.S1, with five clear
Gays and rainfall of 60 of an inch.
Evening star., 1898-02-03

Knew ! don't know. II he knew at all. How.
ever, he evidently knew that the oficial
VINO mad questioned the presentation OF the
caro- nan exceeded his authority, and Il 10
Iime now to have our new court etiquette
nnaiiy SET straight. These White House
receptions are public functions. and though
invitations are issued they are not I'm the
nature of invitations to private houses.
Whether they are transferable may be
questioned, but not by the man on the
uoor Ills business is to pass the holder of
tne invitation. and leave the rest of IL to
tnose higher In authority. | know of q
great many transfers being made and Z
Know OF several congressman and senators
VINO nave made the hearts of some of their
young constituents happy BY giving them
cnance 10 zee great affair of this kind.
fhat Is Pofitics, not society; but we must
not forget that those who give receptions
at the White House are not there because
society put them there. Therefore II n
~elf. perhaps. not to apply the rigorous
rule OF society to these functions IL IL
proper enough to exercise a fair degree OF
care In extending invitations. but IL is not
iust TO holders Of cards to subject them to
annoyance and suspicion by openly ques.
nonfng them at the door. while half a hum
cred people stand by and hear it all. Either
nave no invitations honor them when
presented and by whom ever presented.
PRO BONO PUBLICO.
February 3. lSaS
Evening star., 1898-02-03
Commissioners of Labor Statistics.

h
The executive committee of the National
Association of Officials of Departments and
Bureaus Of Labor Statistics in the United
States has decided to hold the fourteenth
annual convention at Detroit, Mich. Jpne
IA. Is and 16 next. The committee has vot-
ed to invite Representative William A..
Stone of Pennsylvania to address the mem
bers Of the convention on the relation Of
immigration to labor and j. w. Latta. Sec
retary of internal affairs Of Pennsylvania.
on the influence Of statistics upon eco
nomics.
The committee has made a new departure
In its purpose to invite all foreign COM
missioners of labor and chiefs of bureaus
Of labor statistics to furnish the conven-
ton with information as to the organiza-
tion. equipment and methods of work Of
their offices and the effect of their stats
tical publications. The convention bids fair
to be one of the most interesting and valu-
able ever held. The executive Committee
consists of Commissioners Joseph T. Coy
OF Michigan. chairman: Carroll D. Wright
OF washington. Samuel B. Horne OF Con-
necticut. Charles H. Myers of Maryland.
and James M. Clark Of Pennsylvania.
Evening star., 1898-02-03
Cornell Alumni BANQUET.

AT a meeting of the Washington Asso-
citation of Cornell University Alumni yes
terday afternoon the officers were re-elect-
ed as follows: President, Mr.. L. o. Howard
vice president, Miss Eva NJ. Pitts: secre-
tary and treasurer, Mr.. X. A. Pearson.
The president was authorized to appoint
a representative on the athletic council
and to appoint another member to serve
with himself and the secretary as a COM
mittee to arrange for the annual banquet.
President Schurmau is expected the 18th
instant. and the banquet will be given that
night.
Evening star., 1898-02-03
Practice of brotherhood.

''The Brotherhood Crusade Around the
World" is the subject of a lecture to be
given in Carroll Institute Hall at o'clock
Saturday evening by Benjamin Harding of
New York. The lecture Is to be given under
the auspices Of the International Brother
tartan body organized last year by Mrs.
Katherine A Tingley. The object of this
association is to give the practice Of broth
erhood practical application in the affairs
of life, and its founder has been for many
years known as a prominent worker in the
cause of humanity.
Evening star., 1898-02-03
ScrutfnfzfnE the Invitations.

To the Editor of The Evening Star:
was one of the estimated 1000 people
at the White House last night, and like
many others. 1 was stopped at the door.
l passed because the man knew me and
did not ask whether 1 had a card or not
though 1 did have one, and my own. The
couple next had worse luck, though finally
successful In their case, and they were
very evidently lady and gentleman, the
lady being unusually pretty, the official at
the portal took the mans card, and with a
nod at the lady, asked if she were Mrs.
Blank, the name on the card. They hesi-
tated moment, and the official asked the
man if he were the person named on the
CO I'd. He said he was. and then the official
appealed to somebody back of him, and
this person said it vas all right. How he
Evening star., 1898-02-03
Good Templar Officers Installed.

The regular meeting of Minnehaha Lodge
of Good Templars Tuesday evening was
largely attended; and visitors present from
Friendship Lodge. Instrumental solos
were rendered by Mrs. Carrie Smith, ad-
dresses were given by Messrs. Stewart
Dinsmore and Russell, and a recitation by
Master Cralle Lawrence. Lodge Deputy
Stewart, assisted by Mr.. Phelps of Friend
ship Lodge, and Mrs. r. A. Dinsmore as
spectively, installed the officers for the new
quarter, as follows: II. F. Smith, c. T.;
Miss Annie McHenry. V. T.: Mrs. Mary
Lewis, X. s.; Miss Mabel Martin, A. r. S.
A. N. Garfield F. S.; j. c. Smith. T.; Miss
Bessie Bush, c.; Will McHenry, M; Addie
Martin, D. NJ: Frank Ford. g.; Wilbur
Mcdaniel, sentinel, and S. w. Russell, p.
c. T.
Minnehaha Lodge will attend the regu-
lar meeting at Bethany Chapel next Friday
evening.
Evening star., 1898-02-03
Proposed Supreme Court Building Site
To the Editor of The Evening Star:

~ III Shhc SOurt Site
10 the Editor of The Evening Star:
The property owners interested in the
ianos embracing the proposed purchase by
the government for the erection of a new
Supreme Court building on Capitol Hill
are anxious for the present Congress to act
one way or the other on the bill of Sem
ator Morrill, of Vermont, now before the
Senate, and which, believe, has once been
reported favorably upon in that body. The
site includes the entire area located be-
tween 1st and I'd streets and from East
Capitol street to B street northeast. It
mas been universally conceded that the
United states Supreme Court and the va
rlous judicial departments Of the govern
ment should be housed under one dome of
a magnificent tribunal of justice" The
location Is imperative as being accessible
to both houses of Congress, a companion
to the new Library building and a sym
metrical harmony of the architectural
scheme OF the Capitol plaza. But the mo-
tif OF these remarks is to bestir 'actfon"
In justice to property owners. The uncer-
talnty OF immediate purchase is q blight
on the locality. Old-fashioned houses.
fookeries and vacant lots are a disreputa-
bic fringe that borders this territory. With
1t the ambition of many is inert, waiting
the pleasure of Congress- like unto II.
''Jarndyce and Jarndycs." e.
February 2, 1898.
Evening star., 1898-02-03
FUN FOR THE COASTERS.
Snow Brings q Much Coveted Priv.
ilege to Young America.

Snow Brings q Much Coveted Priv.
ilege to Young America.
The boys and girls to whom Santa Claus
gave sleds Christmas have thoroughly en-
joyed numerous rides over the snow-cov-
cred streets the past two nights. Coasting
ives the order on most of the steep grades
in the city last night, while some Of the
more enthusiastic ones went out in the
country, where they knew there would be
less danger Many of those who were not
so fortunate as to own a sled borrowed
from their neighbors, or constructed rough
slides, which were enjoyed Just as much as
the more costly outfits. These homemade
sleds were given right Of way, because
most of them were large, and in azcoliision
they were almost sure to come out on top
Not only boys and girls enjoyed the
coasting, but full-groWn men and women
participated, and the crowds remained out
until long after midnight. The enjoy
ment had its dangers, and several acci-
dents resulted, the most serious Of which
happened to young man named Napoleon
Forrest, who lives at 511 street north
west He was on the 1st street hill,
when suddenly his sled turned and
went against tree box. The contact re-
suited in the coaster receiving a compound
fracture of one of his legs. The police am
buiance was called and the injured man
was removed to the Emergency Hospital
cident on the hill about the same time
Their sled had started from street and
when the intersection of E street was
reached they collded with a mail wagon
The young men were slightly bruised, but
were able to go to their homes without as
s1stance. Policeman Cross, in his report
of the affair, told of the damage done to
the wagon.
Evening star., 1898-02-03
CITY AND DISTRICT.
GAVE AN ENGLISH TEA.
DR.. and Mrs. Wilson Entertain Thei,
Friends.


Friends.
Dr. and Mrs. Lewes Wilson entertained a
few friends at an English tea at their home
on Capitol Hill Tuesday evening. The host
ess arranged TO have the guests assist in
the program by telling of their experiences
during travels through this country and
abroad.
An interesting story of trip 10 Niagara
was related by Miss LYDIA Daltons Mr.. E,
Sabin told of his wanderings over the prai-
ries of Nebraska. and Miss Helene John
sou related the incidents of her jaunt to
Del Monte and described the Pacific as
seen by moonlight. Dr. Buffers talk of
the pleasures in canoe through the lake
region of the Adirondacks and incidents of
a trip through the provinces told by Mr.
George Fleming were greatly enjoyed Miss
Clara Wilson, Miss Mamie Wilson and Mr.
Charles Allender told of their journeys
abroad.
After music by Mrs. Carleton Hughes
and Mr.. Ballew. Mr.. Carleton Hughes read
an amusing original poem reviewing the
incidents of the evening. Tea was brewed
by Miss S. Amelia Dalton.
Evening star., 1898-02-03

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Evening star., 1898-02-03
Measure ImpractfcabIe.

In letter addressed to Senator McMil-
Ian. chairman of the Senate District COM
mittee. the District Commissioners submit
an adverse report on Senate bill 2014 pro-
yiding for the sprinkling Of the streets Of
the District. They invite attention to a re-
pert of Mr.. Warner Stutler. the superin-
tendent of street and alley cleaning, who
says that the proposed measure is imprac-
ticable. and would, in his opinion, involve
his department in inextricable difficulties
and unlimited expense.
Evening star., 1898-02-03
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUsEMENTs TONIGHT.

4cademy of Music.-Mr. W. H. Power in
Shannon of the Sixth"
Bijou Theater-High-class Specialties.
Columbia Theater-"A Paris Model"
Grand Opera House.-Hyde's Comedians
and Helene Mora
Kernan's Lyceum Theater.-The Gay
Aasqueraders.
Lafayette Square Opera House.-Mr. John
Drew in "A Marriage of Convenience"
New National Theater.-Mr. Otis Skinner
ar Prince Rudolph
Willard HaIl.-Prof. Carpenter, Hypnotist.
Evening star., 1898-02-03
Found i'm Unconsciou. Condition.

A cOiored man named Samuel Wilson was
found in an unconscious condition near the
street entrance to Blagden's alley about
$50 O'Clock last night. He was discovered
by policeman OF the second precinct, who
had him taken to Freedmen's Hospital for
treatment There was d cut across his
forehead and another under his chin. How
these Wounds were inflicted the man was
unable to tell after recovering conscious
ness He had been drinking and said If
he had been assaulted he was not aware
of it
Evening star., 1898-02-03
For Partition,

Martha A. Jackson and Caroline s. jack
son yesterday afternoon filed a bill in
equity asking the partition of certain prop
erty known as lot 1O4, square 1897, left by
the will of the late Henry Jackson, who
died January 20. 1885. The defendants
named are Kitty, Elizabeth, William, Rob-
ert, George, Eliza, Charles, William, Lily
and Daisy Jackson.
Evening star., 1898-02-03
ST. Johns Lodge Fair Committee.

St Johns Lodge. F. A. A. NJ, held it's
regular weekly fair meeting in the banquet
room of the Hotel Raleigh Tuesday even
Ing, with large attendance. Isaac Cans,
Chairman, occupied the chair. Books bear
ing the seal of the lodge were handed to
each member, which was a notice to begin
work and gather contr rbutions, either in
merchandise or cash, for st. Johns booth
1t was decided to invite the ladies' the
wives. sisters and daughters of the MEM
bers of st. Johns Lodge to take an active
part, both in soliciting and disposing of
articles for the fair booth.
The next meeting of the committee will
take place at the same hour in the BAN
auet room of the Hotel Raleigh next Tues
day evening.
Evening star., 1898-02-03
Reauisition Honored.

On requisition from the governor Of
Pennsylvania, Chief Justice Bingham has
directed that Charles w. Green. colored
be turned over to Detective William Stone
of the Pittsburg police department Green
is wanted in Pittsburg for forgery. He
was arrested here by Detectives Weldon
and Lacy. The prisoner entered no objec-
tion to returning to Pittsburg
Evening star., 1898-02-03

The District Commissio have in
formed Senator Mcmillan. chairman of the
Senate District committee, In response to
an inquiry from him, that the highway
plans. as now recorded. propose to take
square 2S of Columbia Heights as a public
reservation The number of square feet.
including 1lth street extended. is 3S5, "a
for which a jury, they think. would award
at least $J90.000. The bill to amend the
first section of the highway plan has omit
ted this reservation, ON account of its
enormous cost.
Evening star., 1898-02-03

William Fitzgibbon was today fined SO
by Judge Kimball for reckless driving on
18th street near Pennsylvania avenue
northwest, last night. The testimony show
ed that Fftxgibbon and two other hackmen
were taking party to Fort Mysr,rwhen
they got to racing, and Fitzgibbon drove
into and slightly damaged a street car.
Evening star., 1898-02-03
The Roxal Crescent.

A new lodge of the Royal Crescent will be
instituted this evening at the Royal Cres-
cent Hall, No. 514 9th street northwest.
The charter list is in the hands of Mr.. c.
H. Scott.
Arrangements are in progress for an ex-
cursion TO Boston, Mess, on the occasion
Evening star., 1898-02-03
Ladies' GIVE a Lunchcon.

A two days luncheon was begun yester-
day at 1872 F street by the ladies of Chan
Gel Chapter of Trinity p. E. Church. The
affair was well patronized yesterday and
today. The ladies in charge of the lunch
con were: Mrs. Fields, Mrs. Williams, Mrs.
Stewart. Mrs. Karr. Mrs. Acker, the Misses
Heiberger, the Misses Young and others.
Evening star., 1898-02-03

The president of the Chesapeake and
Potomac Telephone Company has been in
formed by the District Commissioners thai
they are without authority to permit the
stringing of a wire on the pole line from
the corner of 22d and streets.
Evening star., 1898-02-03
Sleeping Car Service to Detroit via
PennNYIYanIn Lines

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company an
nounces that a through sleeping car line
has been established by the Pennsylvania
lines in connection with the Michigan Cen
trail railway between Pittsburg ana Detroit
Connecting trains leave Washington $50
and 1880 a.m.-Adyt
Evening star., 1898-02-03
See LanGlois' chocolate window.-Advt
Sleepy Hollow Pleasure Club.

The regular meeting of the Sleepy Hol-
low Pleasure Club was held last evening
at the residence Of Mr.. C. U. Gibson. Cen
ter street. Mt. Pleasant. Bylaws for the
government of the club were adopted. At
the close of the business the members were
entertained with several musical selections,
after which refreshments were served. The
next meeting will be held at the Cairo Feb
ruary IL.
Evening star., 1898-02-03
MaIf-NutFiue

the Food Drinks the greatest tonic for
nursing mothers. Nourishing-inspiring-
soothing Malt-Nutrine is prepared by the
famous Anheuser-Busch Brewing Assn
which fact guarantees the purity excel
lence and merits claimed for it.-Advt
Evening star., 1898-02-03
Building Accented,

The building committee of the American
University has accepted the building OF
the college of history. which has lust beea
completed and turned over to the univer.
sity authorities by the contrector, JameS
L. Parsons.
Evening star., 1898-02-03
To Observe Washington. Birthd

The Baptist Social Union of Washington
is making preparations for a rousing
patriotic meeting in celebration of Wash
r Stcn's birthday. the meeting will be
held in Calvary Baptist Church, Friday
evening. February 49, and President An
drews Of Brown University will be the
speaker. Admission to this event will be
by card