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Evening star., 1898-12-30

beauty, and deep knowledge of the art of
singing, make her one of the most promi-
nent figures in the field of German opera
Zelie de Lussan returns to the United
States after many triumphs abroad to win
the appreciation of her countrymen Her
voice is as beautiful as ever but grown
stronger and larger. '"rannhauser'' will be
the second opera given, on Thursday even
ing, and Wagner's poetic expressions of
the power of love should have most elo-
quelt portrayal at the hands of Madame
Gadsk, Herren Dippel and Stury, and
fine supporting cast, which is announced.
Mr. Damrosch will conduct this opera and
1t will be his first appearance in Washing
ton this season The performance of Fri
day evening will include two operas, Cav
alleria Rusticana" Of Mascagni and Leon
cavalos Il Pagliacci,'' which will serve to
introduce De Lussan. Chala, Pandolfini
and Bensaude. The program Saturday af-
ternoon will show Madame Melba in a role
which she has invested with all of her mar
velous art. 1t will mark the second appear
ance of Bonnard, Bensaude, Boudouresque,
and the debut of Rosa as the Doctor.
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save where the tremendous heat had caused
them to loosen and fall in the rear part OF
the store on the lower floor
The interior on the first floor was a per.
feet wreck this morning in the rear part
and in all the building occupied by Barber
& Ross there was ruin and devastation.
Mr.. Ross was on hand early, and the
work of removing the debris and picking
out the articles that formed it was soon
organized and vigorously prosecuted.
Statement by Mr.. Ross.
Mr.. Ross was as cool as cucumber, and
his characteristic philosophy was pre-emi-
nently conspicuous.
TT might have been a good deal worse, y
he remarked to a Star reporter "a num-
ber of lives might have been lost. Our loss
l estimate at about $4,000 over and above
the insurance carried, which amounts to
SAT 900. his estimate considers the
amount of stuff we may be able to save out
of the wreck. We will continue business
right here just as soon as we can get
things fixed up for it,
I -ie reporter complimented Mr.. Ross on
his calm acceptance of the visitation.
Well he said, with a smile, there's no
use crying over spilled milk
Regarding the loss on the building, Mr..
Ross said he thought $4,000 would fully
cover it.
The building was erected several years
ago by the late B. H. Warder 1t is of brick,
laid in cement, and iron. The four upper
stories are vacant. The building is under
the control of the American Security and
Trust Company, administrator of the War
der estate, and will be Immediately refitted.
Evening star., 1898-12-30
Michigan Avenue Improvement.

Replying to inquiry of Senator AL
lison, chairman of the Senate committee
on appropriations, concerning further ap-
preparation of $4,000 for Michigan avenue,
the District Commissioners state that ow,
ing to the broken nature of the country
and the small amount of work that has al
ready been done, it is believed that $4,000
will be needed to complete the grading of
the street. The amount may possibly pro-
street after the grading is completed, but
this cannot be told definitely at the present
time.
The Commissioners. they say, regard it as
good policy to carry to prompt completion
any work once started, and would recon-
mend that this amount be included in the
bill If it can be done without detriment to
the items in the bill as it passed the House
anu in the list of county roads and sub
urban streets furnished the senator De-
cember %, 1898.
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COMPLICATED CASE.
The Hearing Before Justice Taylor
The Facts Alleged.

A very interesting case was heard before
| Justice A. S. Taylor yesterday afternoon 1t
| is stated that in May, 1895, Mrs. Emma {.
Bowers reported to the police authorities
that her horse and wagon and set of har-
ness had been stolen from her. Detective
Lacy was given charge of the investigation
and found the property had been sold to
Mr. Edward Flaherty, at a horse bazaar
sale, for $40. The property was bfought to
police headquarters and Mrs. Bowers swore
out a warrant, charging that the property
had been stolen from her by Charles NJ.
Baker her brother. The latter was arrested
two or three months ago The 23d of May,
1895, Mrs. Bowers was given back the prop
erty on a bond of S2l0 the value being
stated by her at $105 and Judge A. !. l..
Reese being the surety.
When Baker was recently placed on trial
Mrs. Bowers testified that she had, previous
to May p, 1895, authorized Baker to sell
the outfit. Upon this testimony the jury
found Baker not guilty.
Mr. Flaherty, in view of this testimony,
determined TO secure the property which he
had bought in good faith, and in order to
do so suit was brought by Chief Clerk Ar
thur Kemp of the police department, also
the property clerk, against Mrs. Bowers
for the use of Edward Flaherty. Mr.. Harry
j. Kimball appeared for the complainant.
The case was set for . O'Clock, but It that
hour no one had appeared for Mrs Bowers.
After hearing Mr.. Kemp's testimony,
and while that of Detective Lacy was be-
ing given, Mrs. Bowers, her attorney, F.
Edward Mitchell, and Charles Baker, en-
tered the Justices office, and the attorney
asked that the case be continued. as he
had not had time to prepare the case prop
erly, having been suddenly called upon
Mrs. Bowers also presented a note from
Justice Keese, stating he was unable To ap-
pear. After argument 1t was decided to go
on with the case.
Mr. Flaherty then took the stand and tes-
titled to buying the horse and wagon from
Baker, who said it was his own paving
him $40. Policeman Breen told witness
that Baker was not right.
II object said Mr. Mitchell. who. with
his client, had returned.
Are you still representing Mrs. Bowers ?'
inquired Mr.. KimbaIl.
II am was the prompt response "Bak-
er's character is not at issue here"
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engaged in getting up what has been vul-
carly called both in Washington and A.
bany "a hog combine" for the purpose OF
controlling not only the minority places on
the senate and assembly committees. but
also the minority patronage doied out on
occasions of this character. Croker is said
to have ten senators of the democratic
twenty-one and he expects to control the
twenty-one with q little help and be king
of the democratic minority at Albany, with
Thomas Francis Grady as his mouthpiece
Those interested in democratic politics, il
is stated should not fail TO converse with
the Tammany senators, who are meeting
in Tammany Hall tonight for the purpose
of grabbing all the best committee places
and outlining a Tammany policy in the
upper as well as in the lower body at Al
IAN.
Evening star., 1898-12-30
Transfer of District officials.

Upon the recommendation of the excise
board, the District Commissioners today
directed that Richard A. Arnold, an in
spector in The special assessments division,
be transferred to the excise board as as
sistant clerk and Inspector and that H.
b. Woodward be transferred to the posi-
ton vacated by Arnold. The board, in its
recommendation, referred to Mr.. Woodward
as man who had performed most faith
full and efficient services during the four
years he was connected with the board
Mr.. Arnold was formerly lieutenant of
police, and is. therefore, regarded as emf
nentiy fitted for the. position to which he
has been transferred The order will take
effect January l, 1899
Evening star., 1898-12-30
DEDICATION Of STREETS.
Offer of Richard PairO and Others
Passed Upon.

Reporting to Senator Allison, chairman
of the Senate committee on appropria-
tions on a letter from Mr.. Richard E.
Paro and others, Offering to dedicate 5 and
22d streets and a portion of Decatur place,
as far as lies within their property, in con-
sderation of a sufficient appropriation be-
ing made at this session of Congress, to be
Immediately available, for the purchase or
condemnation of S street through Phelps &
Tuttle's subdivision, and for the grading
and regulation of the streets in question,
the District Commissioners said:
The estimated cost of doing the work is:
81, ,464 cubic yards of grading at % cents,
$15,3O6; 1000 lineal feet of curb at ST. s., 900;
$500 square yards of macadam at 20 cents,
$3.50; 1855 square feet of land at Sl.75,
$36513.13; total, $563D.15.
From this estimate it will be seen that
the cost of grading and regulating is about
ST, ,OO0 and that of the land to be condemn
ed about $50, 900
THE opening of these streets would be
of benefit to the land through which they
run and also to the portion lying imme-
diately north and west of this tract which
Is now cut off from easy access to Con-
necticut avenue and the rapid transit line
upon that street. 1t is considered that it
would be establishing a troublesome pre-
cedent to accept dedications contingent
upon immediate improvements. Through
out the District there are many cases
where people have voluntarily given their
land to the District without conditions
houses have been built upon the streets
thus dedicated and the people have as yet
been unable to secure the proper grading
and regulating of the streets upon which
their houses stand and on which many of
them live
Under these circumstances it is believed
that dedications should be made uncondi-
ttonally, and that the appropriations for
Improvement of streets should follow as
rapidly as the development of the streets
and the appropriations by Congress permit
'.The Commissioners cannot see their way
clear to recommend the acceptance of the
dedication under the conditions named"
Evening star., 1898-12-30
Denial of Il ReHueSt.

Commissioner Wight has recommended
to his associates that Mr.. A. G. Gray and
others, who recently requested permission
to drive cattle to the pens at 18th street
and Ohio avenue Immediately upon their
arrival at the wharves be informed that
the request cannot be granted. Mr.. Wight
explains that he is apprehensive that if per-
mission were given to drive the cattle
through the streets during daytime serious
accidents might occur. He therefore recon-
mends denial of the request, unless IT be
conditioned that each animal shall be fas-
tened with rope and placed under the care
of special attendant. and he believes that
would perhaps be impracticable
Evening star., 1898-12-30
CUTTING DOWN TREES.
Protest of Citizens Against the En-
gineer COmmissioner's Action.

The action of the engineer department
in cutting down trees in front of the Cor
coran residence on II street is calling forth
q large number of protests from residents
IN that part of the city, who do not wish
to have these old landmarks removed.
Captain Beach states that the trees
removed had become dangerous from age
and to prevent any accident by the falling
of these trees, he thought it best to have
them taken down.
Evening star., 1898-12-30

The regular permanent
family circulation of The
Evening Star in Washing
ton is more than double
that of any other paper.
whether published I'm the
morning or i'm the after
noon.
As n medium for unob-
1ectionable adyertisemepts
IL therefore stand, un-
equaied and unapproach-
able.
Evening star., 1898-12-30
Mr.. Ross Led the Firemen.

The presence of Mr.. Samuel Ross, who
ran to the scene as soon as the second
alarm from box 135-his particular box
sounded. was of invaluable benefit to the
firemen. There was some hesitancy on
their part at first about entering the build
ing, on account of the possibility of falling
walls, but Mr.. Ross assured them that the
substantial construction of the walls which
are of brick laid in cement made -any dam
ger from this cause impossible. Then he
offered 10 lead the firemen in and with the
first squad of men that entered he was
right in the van.
The origin of the fire will never be DETER
mirei with certainty. The building is light
ed both by electricity and gas, but only the
latter was used, after the close OF business
the electricity beirg shut off The fire
started neac the south end of the buildin .
on the 11th street side. There were a MN.
ber of wooden desks and other inflamma 1Ie
furnishings there, and electric wires came
together at this point. The furnaces which
heat the not water to heat the building
were located under the sidewalk of IItb
street. Assistant Fire Chief Belt is of the
opinion that the fire originated back of the
furnaces.
The four upper floors of the building were
vacant The lower portion was filled with
the stock of Barber & Ross An elevator
ran to the third floor, and wide stajrwavs
also both in the center of the building. II
was up these openings the fire made its
way Ths ceilings were wire-lathed and ce-
ment plastered, and an examination of
them this morning showed them intact,
Evening star., 1898-12-30
Capt. Cadxss Death.

Capt. H. M. Cady. quite well known in
this city, died Wednesday at IL 30 o'clock,
in the eighty-frst year of his age The
funeral took place from Gawler's UNDER
taking establishmenE today at o'clock
pm. The interment was at Arlington.
Evening star., 1898-12-30
Local Pensions.

Pensions have been granted to Richard
Haller, SO, and Lyman S. Keen, increase,
So to $40, both Of the District of Columbia.
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Caught Under Debris.

Shortly before l O'Clock. when the fire
was under control, Foreman Frank Wagner
of No. { and Firemen Dennis Nolan and w
f. Sandford of No. II, with several other
brave flame fighters. had gone in on the
first floor to send streams down into the
cellar, which was still a furnace, when the
ceiling above them began 10 sag and fall
All rushed for safety, but Sandford and No
Ian were caught under the falling debris
and the former severely injured his LEG
being terribly bruised and there being eyi-
dence of serious internal injuries He was
taken to Emergency Hospital, but was re-
moved later 10 his home. Fireman Nolan
Was rretty badly bruised about the body and
limbs
Foreman Wagner, whose bravery and
fearleSSness on so many similar ocCa sions
are parts of the history of the department
had very narrow escape. While dashing
out from under the threatening ceiling ne
went through a doorway and fell through
an open trap into the cellar where it was
filed with water He was in great danger
of being drowned, but was fortunately ex-
tricated.
Assistant Chief Belt, who was in charge
of the firemen in the absence of Chief Par
ris, who is i'll of grip, was highly commend
ed all sides for the Intelligence with
which he handled his force.
The big crowds were held in check and
the fire lines admirably preserved by Cap
tain and Acting Major Austin, who had
30 policemen quickly on hand to attend to
this very important duty. Commissioner
Wight was present during the fire and was
eloquent in his praises of the work of the
firemen and police.
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Will Be Untrammeled in Selection of
Men for Office.
OF ANDREWS APPROVED
Plans for the inaugural Ceremonies
Next Monday.
SOP TO THE RITY
Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.


NEW YORK December 90 1898
One more appointment has been an
nouncod by Col. Theodore Roosevelt. 1t is
that of Col. Avery D. Andrews as adjutant
general. The announcement of the filling
of this important position followed quickly
upon the heels of the report that Gen.
Francis V. Greene had finally decided not to
accept the position just vacated by AL
bridge. The declination of Greene removed
the geographical complication which stood
in The way of Andrews, and the governor
elect hastened to announce the selection of
his old colleague upon the police board as
the man to reorganze the National Guard
of the state.
Several names have been suggested to
fill the place which Gen. Greene declined,
though these men themselves do not know
it, and though the governor-elect is not
personally acquainted with some of these
men, he thinks any of them would make a
first-class public servant. The governor
elect does not now wish to have any names
mentioned, no appointment will be made
right away, and several conferences are to
be held tomorrow with Senator Platt, Mr.
Low, Mr.. Root and others whom the col
onel has looked to for advice. At these
conferences the inaugural message, which
is now ready for the printer, will also be
considered,
Evening star., 1898-12-30
Will Start for Albany Friday

According to the best informed, Colonel
Roosevelt and family will reach Albany on
Friday afternoon. They will be met at the
railroad station by Private Secretary
Youngs and Colonel Treadwel, Governor
Blacks military secretary, and driven di-
rectly to the executive mansion. There
they will be welcomed by Governor and
Mrs Black, whose guests they will be until
the following day. On Saturday, December
81, the Roosevelts will take formal posses
sion of the executive mansion, Governor
and Mrs. Black returning to their Troy
home, where they have passed a good deal
of their time during the past two years
Neither the retiring governor nor his wife
have had any special liking for the man.
sion. Its bigness seems to have dismay ed
them, and probably they feel no regrets
upon leaving it. When Mrs. Roosevelt
made a flying trip to Albany a few weeks
ago she visited the executive mansion, and
while there consulted with Superintendent
of Public Buildings Easton about certain
alterations in its arrangements. AS re-
suit the interior of the mansion has been
renovated and the furniture and hangings
have been rearranged. Governor Black will
be at the executive chamber on Saturday
morning to confer with Colonel Roosevelt
regarding various matters of state concern
but it is understood that no callers will be
received by either of them that day.
The military features of the inaugura ton
of Colonel Roosevelt will be much more
pretentious than those attending Governor
Blacks installation into office.
Colonel Roosevelt will take the oath of
Office before Secretary of State Palmer at
noon on Sunday, at the executive mansion
This arrangement will serve to prevent an
interregnum, inasmuch as Governor Blacks
term expires at midnight on Saturday. De-
cember 81, and the state would otherwise
be without a governor until noon the fol-
lowing Monday.
When the inaugural ceremonies in the as
Sembly chamber are at an end Governor
Roosevelt and his staff, together with the
retiring governor and his staff will pro-
ceed to the executive chamber, where a
general reception will be held for one hour.
The usual public reception will take place
at the executive chamber on Monday ater-
noon, between the hours of and G. Mrs.
Roosevelt will be assisted in receiving nv
the wives of the state officers. A large and
brilliant assemblage will be present, includ
ing representatives Of many military or
ganiza ations In full uniform.
Croker Thinks He is Boss.
Despite what occurred on election day.
Richard Croker still believes, according to
his friends, that he is the democratic leader
of the state And in furtherance of this
belief there is tonight in progress meeting
of Tammany state senators to decide upon
a legislative policy for the democratic mi
nority in The senate and assembly at Al
hany Some Of CrOkar,a friendc cav ~ q
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No Heartburning Over Andrews.

&C nferenceS tie 1nduSu ural message, Whlcn
is now ready for the printer, will also be
considered.
No Heartburning Over Andrews.
There does not appear to be any heart
burning over the appointment of Andrews.
Senator Platt and the organization an
nounce that they are perfectly satisfied
with the coloners selection. Incidentally.
Senator. Platt says he has discarded the
title of "easy boss which he conferred
Upon himself in an interview with repor-
ter for local paper about two years ago.
He now calls himself the boss harmo-
niZer.' He has given up boSSing and de-
votes a large part of his time to the study
and discussion of harmony in the society
of his friends. Messrs. Choate and Low
This is a great year for harmony, and L
am the boss harmonizer, says the senator,
referring to his meeting on Tuesday with
Col Roosevelt, Joseph H. Choate, Elihu
Root and Seth Low.
1t is stated definitely that there VIII be
no boss interference or any other kind OF
meddling with Col. Roosevelt in the matter
of his appointments. The organization
leaders, it is said, have even forgotten that
they recommended Francis Henlricks OF
Syracuse for appointment as state superln-
tendent of public works. They don't know
who is to be civil service commissioner. or
any other kind of commissioner. CO..
Roosevelt has shown a desire to select his
own timber for his administration strut-
ture, and has on several occasions recently
given unmistakable evidence that he won't
be interfered with. No one is showing any
disposition to throw himself before the en-
gine or to run counter to Col. Roosevelt in
any way, and the rough rider will go up
Capitol Hill at Albany in triumph, as he
did at San Juan.
1t is easier to learn from the organization
men who will get the office of United States
senator and ambassador to England than
it is to find out in advance whom Col
Roosevelt will appoint. 1t is practically
settled, at least definitely as anything
can be in politics, that the ambassador is
to be Mr.. Choate and the senatorship will
go to DR.. Depew.
Preparations are about completed for the
inauguration ceremonies at Albany. Sec
retary of State Palmer, who is in charge,
has issued 5000 invitations to the affair.
This represents the total output of tickets.
and consequently hundreds of applicants
for admission from all over the state viii
be disappointed. The demand for invita-
tions to the exercises has been something
almost without precedent. All sections of
the country have heard from Secretary
Palmer, who says despairingly that ;.,GUn
invitations could have been disposed of
readily. However, it has been necessary to
consider the limitations of the assembly
chamber, where the inaugural ceremonies
will take place 1t is spacious enough for
ordinary occasions but it is hardly equal 10
accommodating more than 800 or 1000
DeODle with any degree of comfort
Evening star., 1898-12-30
COLUMBIA THEATER-A distino,,,,

~ thI'Ia IIIfA I FF.-A diStinguiShe(
audience enjoyed Roland Reeds ..Th,
Wrong Mr.. Wright last night at the Co
lumbia Theater. A White House party. in
Guiding Mrs. Mckinley, Mr.. James McKin
ley, captain and Mrs. Rand and the Misse.
BarDer, occupied one of the boxes. Tn,
Misses Letter were also present in a box
While Speaker Reed and other well-knowI
audience. ii 'N
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THE EVENING STAR.

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