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Evening star., 1898-02-09
OPINIONS HANDED DOWN.
Action of Court of Appeals in Five
Cases.

Action of Court of Appeals i'm Five
Cases.
The Court Of Appeals late YESTERDAY af-
ternoon handed down an opinion in the
case Of Milford w. Howard against the
Citizens Bank and Trust Company The
court ruled in favor Of the company, TAX
ing the stand that the right of special
privileges Of a member Of Congress does
not exempt his bank account from at
tachment
Mr.. Howard, a member Of the House of
Representatives from Alabama. was sued
in the circuit court of DeKalb county, Ala
bama, for debt of $415.13 Not bsing able
to collect on the Judgment, Mr.. HoWard's
account In the Lincoln National Bank of
this city, amounting to $91.12, was attached
on the ground that he was a nonresident.
The case was taken to court by Mr.. How
ard, who argued that, being a representa-
tive In Congress. his bank account was ex-
empt from attachment. The lower court
gave a personal Judgment against Mr..
Howard, and also judgment of condemna-
ton against the attached fund.
In the opinion written, by Mr.. Justice
Shepard, the Court Of Appeals states that
about twenty years ago the District Su-
preme Court in a similar casa, held that
members of Congress were not exempt
from attach of the kind in question
Ths Court Of Appeals added that it sees
was not proper The powers and privileges
of members Of Congress. SO the court says,
are distinctly outlined in the Constitution
Of the United StatEs,
In the casa of Thomas w. Smith against
the American Bonding and Trust Company
Of Baltimore. the decision of the lower
court against Mr.. Smith was sustained by
the Court of Appeals. Mr.. Smith asserted
priority OF claims over others on account
Of a lien on certain houses on Columbia
Heights, erected by Edward R. Walton.
The lower court vas Sustained in the case
of John w. Burke against Rudolph Claugh-
tom The latter was awarded fee of 10
per cent for coming out victorious in a
suit involving the bonds of Virginia
county In the sumiof $4,000.
The order of the, court bslow dismissing
an. appeal was reversed In the case of c.
T. Chisholm and D. H! Decker against g.
w. Cissel. The Court of Appeals held in
this opinion that the rules determining an
appeal could not be decided by lower
court.
The Court Of Appeals sustained the COM
missioner of patents in a case in which
the commissioner awarded priority of an
invention to Samuel Adams over H s. and
&, E. Glenn
Evening star., 1898-02-09
SLIGHT DECREASE IN DEATHS.
Report of Health Officer for the Pas
Week.

Report of Health Officer for the Past
Week.
There were 102 deaths in the District dur
ing the past week, as compared with 100
in the preceding week. OF the decedents
So were white and A colored. The annual
death rate was 1873 for each thousand of
the whole population, that for the whites
being 1871 and that for the colored 81.
Twenty-six of the deaths were Of children
under five years of age, and 33. or nearly
or e-third of all, were of persons over sixty
years of age. AS compared with the re-
port Of the previous week, the mortality
frt m disc of tie nervous system fell
from II to II, and from consumption from
Il to 10: while that from maladies of the
circulatOry organs increased from to %,
and from acute lung affections from 1s to
q.
At the close of the last report there were
46 cases OF diphtheria under treatment
During the week 10 new cases were report
ed and II cases released from quarantine
by recovery, leaving AZ cases in isolation
in 40 premises.
OF scarlet fever there were 4S cases at
the close Of the last report In quarantine
Eleven new cases were reported during the
week and 13 reported as having recovered
ing cards up.
The weather conditions were mean tenn
perature of the air of % degrees. reaching
down to degrees above zero on the 4th
instant. The mean relative humidity was
q, and the rainfall was 80, with FIVE
cloudy days and northerly winds avera ging
nine miles per hour.
Evening star., 1898-02-09
MIR. TAYLOR's RECOVERY.
Has Left Hospital and VIII Go Il
California.

California.
Mr.. Walter l.. Taylor, the Treasury De-
partment clerk who attempted suicide at
his home, No 400 4th street northeast,
week ago, at the time his daughter, Miss
Lucy Taylor, became violently insane, as
published in The Star at the time, was
able to leave the hospital today. This af-
ternoon arrangements were made to take
him to California, and he will go to that
state, accompanied by a relative. 1t Is
stated that he is going to spend several
months in the west, and the physicians
think the change will benefit him.
Mr.. Taylor Is now perfectly rational. and
lie seems to fully realize what he did. His
troubles, he said, were too much for him.
For several months prior to the unfortu-
nate occurrence he had suffered from in
somnia, and had been taking bromides
The medicine had bad effect on him, and
his trouble, together with the several cases
of insanity that had brought a succession
or mental troubles to the family, caused
him to lose his reasoning powers.
At the Emergency Hospital Dr. Juene-
mann and others paid particular attention
to the patients case. They found his mind
so much affected that he would have been
accepted as patient at the insane asylum,
they say, but they had an idea that this
might be avoided by careful treatment un-
I'll ne was able to go away. Mr.. Taylor 8
statements to the physicians showed that
there was insanity on his side Of the fam
lily as well as on his wife's. During his
stay In the hospital he was visited by one
OF his daughters. the pastor Of his church
and other friends. The doctors hope that
few months recreation in the west will
restore Mr.. Taylor's health so that he will
be able to return and resume his duties in
the department
Evening star., 1898-02-09
Potomac Clubs Program.

The Potomac Literary Club met last even
ing at the residence of Miss Della Tune.
1926 9th street northwest. Mr.. Frank w.
Collins delivered an interesting paper on
pixies Peak after which the following
program was rendered: Plano solo, selec-
ton, Mrs M. B. Hazard; vocal solo. The
Holy city, and Fiddle and t. Miss Rose
Hesser; accompanist, Miss Tesa Hessler;
pantomine, Nearer. My God. TO Thee
Mrs. ]. A. Rich; accompanist, Miss Lusk;
banjo solo, "Berkeler March," Miss Maud
Wolcott: contralto solo, Goodbye. Robin. Z"
and IF But Knew" Miss Mary E. Pond;
accompanfst, Miss Julia N. Pond; mandolin
duet, THE jolly Student ]. Frank Jones;
Negro Medley" Clarence NJ. Jones': So
prano solo. '"Thy Heart Is My Home" and
Voices of the Woods" Miss Lille Bowd-
Ter; accompanist Mrs. w. T. Bowdler; reci-
violin solo. intermesso, Mascagni. Prof.
Lloyd Remenyi; accompanist,- Mr.. Pierson.
Evening star., 1898-02-09
The Mt. Pleasant Railroad.
To the Editor Of The Evening Star:


Kindly permit me to refute the reckless
statements advanced by Mr.. A. H. Nixon,
as printed in yesterdays Star in the re-
port of the meeting of the House commit
tee Of Congress on street railroads. I de-
Sire to state most positively that the peti-
ton favoring the railroad through Mt.
Pleasant was conceived neither clandes-
timely nor covertly. as asserted by Mr..
Nixon. but on the eontrary was known to
him and every oge else interested from
the time 1t was first circulated for sigma
tures, and Mr.. Nixon used his best efforts
to defeat its purpose. Further, challenge
Mr. Nixon or any aHeselse to disprove the
assertion that alin thst signatures to the
petition. amounting to over hundred.
we're obtained byscMessrs. Chaplin Brown.
J. w. someryille. &c. .. Dickey. J. l.. At
kins. O. U. lexis and myself, except ten.
they being obtained ,fby lady whose
progressiveness is worthy the emulation OF
all retrogressive Nixons. Not one name
was withdrawn from the petition. but many
regretted the lost opportunity to sign. and
venture the opinion DC second petition for
the railroad would exceed in volume the
first. ALFRED L. LEONARD,
February g. 1885,, 3
Evening star., 1898-02-09
PIGEON MESSENGER SERVICE.
HIS Great Importance to the United
States Navy.

States Navy.
From the Baltimore Sun
Inc twenty-third volume Of proceedings
OF the United States Naval Institute. inst
Issued. has among its contents several ably
written papers On subjects interesting to
the navy. Lieut.. E. w. Eberle contribute es
d paper on "Homing Pigeons as Messenger,
OF the Fleet in which he refers to the adj
Vantages and practical workings Of a mes
senser pigeon service. and points out con-
oitioEs under which it may be used with
much advantage to the feet.
IN his paper Lieut.. Eberle SAYS: "From
It's geographical surroundings, Kay West
Will become our most important pigeon sta =
ton on the Atlantic and Port Townsend
which controls the Straits of Fuca and en-
trance to Puget sound, will be the most
important on the Pacific. Port Townsend
station can control the entire entrance to
ths western possessions of Great Britain
and this would prove of great yaIue In rho
event OF hostilities with that country
Inc rapid concentration of naval forces
at the point of attack, or the movement of
Iorces TO intercept the enemy Is ONLY made
poSslpie When we have Il system by which
we can communicate rapidly with the
shore station from long distances at sea
ana the messenger pigeon service is ths
only system by which we can obtajr such
called, very appropria tely, a sea telegraph
system, and, although its messages cannot
be dispatched with the speed and absolute
certainty of the telegraph. yet the system
has the advantage of forwarding its mes
sages from any position within definite linn
It's, and. therefore. 1t Is not necessary 10
seek the telegraph station in order to send
a message.
In the event of hostilities many more
messages than those given In the above
illustrations would be sent in order to in
sure the receipt of important Information,
and II only one of the many little messen-
gers should arrive in time to enable our
heet to maneuver SO as to engage the en-
emy before he could inflict appalling de-
strGction of life and property upon some
one of our seaports then this service would
prove itself most valuable to the govern
ment, and well worth the small annual
sum required to maintain Its efficiency
1t requires but one practical llustra ton
to strike nome and to open our eyes to the
merits Of this service. Let a single human
life BE- saved from shipwreck In time of
peace, or let one maneuver of the enemy 5
fleet be frustrated in the midst of war by
the timely arrival of one of thesa swift
winged, trusty little carriers with It's urgent
message. and all the country will applaud
the result, and will realize the value Of a
messenger pigeon service upon the seas"
Evening star., 1898-02-09
hobbs A REUNION.



About Banquet Board.
The class of SO, Washington High School
held its twelfth annual reunion Monday
night, at the residence of former Commis-
sioner Htne, lexington. A large attend
ance graced the occasion and q most de-
Hghtful evening was spent. Mr. Paul
Henderson Cromelin, the president OF the
class, was unable to attend. owing 10 ab-
sence from the city, and the business OF
the evening was conducted by the next
ranking officer present. Mr. Edward Wilton
Dom.
The absea. president wae heard from
tarough sa the agency OF the phcnograph. and
ms stirring address was enthusiastically
received After the business meeting and
election of officers the company repaired to
the banquet hall. The table was arranged
IN the form OF the letter L, tie genial host
and hostess, together with the officers oc-
cupying seats at the upper end Bea,I,i-
ful flowers adorned the table and hosts of
good things ta eat were on every hand
w hen coffee haG been reached the toast
master. Mr. Henry Willard Reed. set the
ball rolling with a few well-chosen re-
marks. and then the following toasts were
responded to:
Our twelfth anniversary Mr. Luther la
1ayette Apple: our cadet corps of old, Dr.
Henry Clay Fisher; the sweet girl student
Miss Julia Cavanaugh; echoes from the
class rooms, Mr.. Louis Provost Whitaker
oration Mr.. Hervey Simpson Knight; class
history, Mrs. Emlugusta Wright Burton.
Absent members were heard from by
means of the phonograph, and choice selec-
tions were rendered during the evening by
the same means. AS a grand finale, the
assemblage arose and Gang "Auld Lang
Syne," and gave the High School cheer,
which was duly recorded by the phono-
graph.
The following officers were elected for
the ensuing year: President, Mr.. Edward
Wilton Doln; first vice president Mrs. E.
George Johnson; second vice president. Mr..
Albert E. Shoemaker; secretary, Mr.. Chas.
s. Davis; treasurer. Miss Miriam J. Austin;
historian, Miss Emma S. Jacobs; orator,
Mr.. Simon Lyon; poet, Mr.. Louis Provost
Whitaker.
Those present were Mrs. ]. Ramsay New
lit, Mr.. and Mrs. Z. George johnson, Mr..
and Mrs. l.. G. Hins. Mr. Edward w. Dom,
Miss Salli* E. Burrough, MIR. J. H. Harper,
Miss Blanche A. Hine. Mr.. Grant Bur-
roughs, Mr.. and Mrs. Luther L. Apple. Mr..
w. A. Hipkins. Miss Anna NJ. AtLee. Mr..
Louis P. Whitaker, Miss Emma S. Jacobs,
Miss Marian White, Mr.. Albert E. Shoe
maker Mr.. c. j. Austin, DR.. and Mrs. II.
c. Fisher. Mr.. Hervey S. Knight Miss Julia
T. Cavanaugh, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas S.
Davis Mr.. Simon Lyon, Mrs. Emlugusta
w. Burton. Mr.. and Mrs j. Bruce Webb,
Mr.. J. c. Gawler, Miss Jean +. Kaighn,
Mr.. AtLee.
Evening star., 1898-02-09
REvIyALIsr MEYER.
He Held Two Highly Interesting
Meetings. yesterday.


Rev. Frederick Brotherton Meyer. the
noted English reYivalist. who has been
conducting a series of meetings in St.
Louis. reached WWhinSton yesterday. His
wife and B. e. Moody.-a son of the evan
gelist. accompanied0him. Rev. Teunis HAM
lin of the Church of the Covenant met the
party at the station and escorted them to
the Ebbitt House, which will be DR..
Meyers home while In Washington
At 4:30 pm. yesterday Mr. Meyer met
his first audience In this city at the First
Congregational Church, The service opened
with hymn by the choir, under the lead
ership of Mr.. Percy s. Foster. Dr. New
man, pastor of the church, read several
scriptural selections and then introduced
DR.. Meyers. The theme, taken from Isaiah,
was the omnipresence of God. DIR. Meyer s
fame a pulpit orator was thoroughly
sustained by his address. He has rich,
well-moduIated speech; his diction is af-
fluent and his rhetoric most convincing and
persuasive. Throughout he is most dra-
matte and direct in his appeal to his hear
ers.
the same place. again meeting a vast and
most responsive congregation. Services will
be held at the First Congregational Church
this afternoon at O'Clock and tonight at
1880. Those who even wish admittance to
the church will be compelled to get there
very early, as the place rapidly fills after
the doors are opened.
DR.. Meyer Is an intimate friend of D. L.
Moody, who first took up evangelical work
in little church in York. England, and
1t is largely at the instigation of Mr. Moody
that Dr. Meyer consented to make tour
of the United States DIR. Meyer is a leader
in the "Keswick movement" which has
been started in England. The association
is made up Of pastors and students of the
ology of all sects, and has been extended
into all of the larger British cities and
towns.
DR.. Meyer Will meet the ministers of
washington tomorrow morning at 9:3O
o'clock at the First Congregational Church.
Evening star., 1898-02-09
origin of Collins, Ailment.

to the District smallpox hospital Monday,
suffering from smallpox, received a letter
today from his mother in Johnson City.
Tenn, stating that a man Is afflicted with
the disease there, DR.. Woodward. the
health officer. is now Of the opinion that
Collins contracted the disease through COR
respondence with the Tennessee town. The
man is doing very well, and no doubt Is
entertained Of his speedy recovery. His Is
stiN the only case I'm the District, and DIR.
Woodward expects. no other, unless 1t comes
from the south, where smallpox is prevail
ing to quite an extent, particularly In the
mining districts Of Alabama. The doctor
thinks such contingency is not probable.
and. as every precaution has been taken
in the case Of Collins. no trouble is looked
for here.
Evening star., 1898-02-09
Consolation ON the scanoId.

From the Milwaukee Wisconsin.
Upon one occasion Charles Dickens was
upholding the theory that whatever trials
and difficulties might stand in a mans
path there was always something to be
thankful for.
Let me, In proof. relate a tale.'' said
the great story writer. Two men were
TO be hanged at Newgate for murder. The
morning and hour approached. the prison.
ers were pinioned and the ropes adjusted
about the poor mems necks. Thousands
of morbidly curious spectators stood
watching In front Of the scaffold. when at
That instant an infuriated cew. passing In
the street. broke Its rope and charged the
mob, scattering the people everywhere
with Its horns. Whereupon one Of the
condemned men turned to his equally un-
fortunate companion and observed quietly.
say. Jack, it's good thing We amt in
Evening star., 1898-02-09
A Woman Pack Peddlcr,

from the Louisville Post.
Il saw the first woman pack peddler 1
ever ran across. while on a tobacco buying
trip on Green river last week." said Fred
Thompson last night. 81 was going over
from Woodbury. to Morgantown and while
at a village store talking to three growers
knew, saw walking up the road a swarthy
complexioned woman. swaying under a
load on her back that would have made
me cry enough before 1 had totsd it very
far. The female peddler, for such she
proved to be. said she came from New
York to Tennessee last year and had
started near Milan tramping back sin this
direction. She looked to be thirty-five,
had strength like woodchopper and
seemed well pleased with her novel pro-
profession. She said she was making
money, and expected to return to the east
this year to marry the man she loved
who was taking her earnings to put with
his own and pay for little cottage"
Evening star., 1898-02-09
Fined for Resisting Constable.

Thomas Reynolds was fined so by Judge
Kimball this morning for resisting a con-
stable in the service of writ levying on
his horse and wagon. Reynolds claimed
that the horse and wagon did not belong
to him. and resisted the officer. police
man who was standing near by arrested
him for disorderly conduct
In disposing Of the case Judge Kimball
took occasion to state that he intended to
do everything In his power to protect
justices of the peace and their agents He
said they were entitled to such protection,
and as far as lay In his power he intended
to pursue this policy.
Evening star., 1898-02-09
Violation of Fish Laws.

Rozier Harrison and George Suit, two
white men. were arrested today in Gies-
boro' cove for violating the game and fish
laws of the District Of Columbia These
men had been suspected for some time, and
today they were caught in boat with their
net already set In the water preparatory
to fishing. They were arrested by Officer
Stevens and were taken to the Anacostia
station.
Evening star., 1898-02-09
Antiseptic Sanitary
Diaper Cloth

Is chemically pure and absorbent
Made OF especially selected cotton,
bleached with the purest chemicals,
free from starch and foreign matter,
sterilized by heat, sealed from the air,
ready for use. Ten yards in a piece,
1s-lnch. Per piece. Observation-Disclosures. SSC.
20-inch. Per piece. ce...................... OoS.
22-inch. Per piece. 65c.
24-inch. Per piece ce................ 7oc.
27-inch. Per piece ce Soc.
Hemmed Diapers, one dozen in a
package.
1s-inch. Per dozen. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. /SC.
20-inch. Per dozen. en...................... DOS.
a2-inch. Per dozen. SI.oo
24-inch. Per dozen. ................... SIPS
2r-inch Per dozen. en..,... SI.5o
Second floor.
Evening star., 1898-02-09
Our Bazaar
of Fashions.

The early Spring number is ready.
1t presents many of the latest novel;
ties of the season in Women's and
Children's Outer Garments. The Nc
Call Patterns illustrated therein and
hundreds of others are for sale at our
counter.
Most of the patterns cost Ioc.
None are higher than I5c.
The Bazaar OF Fashion can be had for the askina
at the Pattern Department, or win be mailed free
to any address,
First door.
Evening star., 1898-02-09
Tables.

A number Of bright new designs
and shapes in Parlor Tables have
just been opened, both solid oak and
mahogany finish. Two especially
worthy of mention are:
Parlor Tables. solid oak and mahogany finish,
in a very pretty design and very highly polished.
so each.
Also a Mahogany Veneered-tep Table. round or
square. with dainty border OF gold In lace effect;
lower shelf--a very special value.
$3.50 each. Value $500.
Fourth floor.
Evening star., 1898-02-09

is be for
for the and for Il
n W q bottle bOc dsen 30.
III a 50c size how @c
These goods being first foo
stairway.
Evening star., 1898-02-09

tie nope The outsider little appreciates
the task of keeping up the given standard
"rlch the successful choirmaster must
Ss.ahiiy impose upon himself. If the
better class of lads are secured thew mo,
OF may not be amenable. They do not
work so heartily for the pay given as do
the poorer boys but. on the other hand
tl,ary.' e '"ii0
Evening star., 1898-02-09
Superintendent Clark Re.ixna.

Superintendent Chase e. Clark Of the
Union Printers Home at Colorado Springs
has mailed his resignation to President
VIM. B. Prescott of the International Ty-
biographical Union, to take effect June I
next. The reason assigned for Mr.. Clark's
retirement II i'll health OF his wife.
Evening star., 1898-02-09
Whittaker's Almanack
For 1898.

goth annual volumel.
Contains Astronomical and
other Phenomena, information re-
spectlng the Government Finances.
Population, Commerce and General
Statistics of the British Empire
throughout the world. 776 pages
! morocco binding. 5000
Evening star., 1898-02-09
SeaSonable
Observation-Disclosures.

Many standard housefurnislings
can now be purchased at never-so-
low prices. We quote a few items
for immediate use.
Evening star., 1898-02-09

Box OF 30 White Wax Tapers &C.
Gas Lighter and Key Combined. ...- 1Tc.
Asbestos Stove Mats for or &C,
Heavy Retinned Seamless Covered sance-
pans...............................-.... pans. 23c.
Covered Galvanized Iron Garbage buckets 3SC
Halfcovered Dusfpans. galvanized or t,p-
AIMED. ' Ioc.
Gas Stoves TO fit burner. ....., &C,
Handled fronn; Wax. Observation-Disclosures. lC.
Oval Willow Clothes Baskets. ts.........., 30c.
Tin Ham Rollers. l9c.
Papier Mache Lapboards, light ........... SOC,
Small Covered Market Baskets SC,
Fifth floor.
Evening star., 1898-02-09
First floor.
Boys Clothing
At Reduced Prices.

Boys Winter Clothing is now
being offered at clearing prices,
which means decided saving on
regular prices. The proper weights
for wear now and until late spring
Boys fashionable Top Goats are in
cluded in the reduction.
An-wool Astrakhsn Refers blue and black
handsomely braided, nicely lined, well made.
Sizes to 8.
Reduced from 81 20 to S. IS
Evening star., 1898-02-09
Engraving and Die STAMPING,

Cards for Social Professional and Ue Church VISITING
and AT Home Cards. Invitations Weddings Anniversaries Rails
Receptions Teas Dinners, Debu Parties also Address
Dies, Goats of Arms CrestS and Monograms
Highest Grade Work. Reasonable Prices.
First floor
Evening star., 1898-02-09
All=WOOI French ChaIlis.
4oc. a yard.
The new price will be soc.
JaYanaise.

JaVanalSe,
The exquisite silk and wool fabric In light and
dark grounds, with broad and narrow satin stripes
and printed in dainty floral designs of rare artistic
beauty-30 inches wide.
75c. and S5c. yard.
Evening star., 1898-02-09
HaZelf's Annual
For 1898,

A cyclopedfc record of men and ton,cs =, ,,.
aas-re'ised TO November %, 1897 (Thirt.enth
year Of issue,
$50 pages. ................... I.5o
Evening star., 1898-02-09
Reduced from $3.50 to S.. .4S.

Afl-woo Scotch Cheviot Suits, fancy plaids
nicely made. Sizes to 18.
Reduced from $500 to S3.z5.
Evening star., 1898-02-09
EdeQWeiss,

n1NHSH w SNN1O9
new and daintily airy fabric, manufactured from
the finest of spun silk and softest of WOOL striped
and plaided with bars of satin and embellished
with the most artistic French printings-as light
as an Organdie and rich in appearance the
finest china silk-2T inches wide.
$I.25 yard.