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Fined for Two onense,.

James Hannah. the South Washington
saloonkeeper, who was arrested last week
for firing his pistol in Murphys livery sta
BILE, where he had trouble with Newman
Jordan, a colored hostler, was tried in
Judge kimbalrs court this morning. He
pleaded guilty to charges of assault and
carrying concealed weapons, and said he
desired to make no defense
Jordan made an explanation of the affair.
He said the trouble resulted from his re-
fusal to let Mr.. Hannah have u fast horse,
when he thought he was not in condition
to handle the animal. When he saw Mr.
Hannah draw his weapon he grabbed him,
and it was while they were struggling that
the weapon was discharged.
Judge kimbaIl fined Mr.. Hannah Sl50 for
the assault and $50 for having the weapon
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PARENTS AND TEACHERS.
Congress of Mothers Encourages
Formation of n Union.

A meeting of mothers was held in the
main hall at Columbian University at 3
O'Clock yesterday afternoon for the pur-
pose of taking action for the organization
Of mothers clubs in Washington and for
a parents and teachers union which shall
hold weekly meetings and to which the
general public shall be invited. Mrs, Theo-
dore Birney, president of the National Con-
gress of Mothers. presided. A large audi
ence attended the session, which lasted for
nearly two hours. and much enthusiasm
was displayed during the proceedings.
Mrs. Birney called the meeting to order.
and in her opening remarks outlined the
possibility for childhood if men and women
were fully alive to their responsibilities as
parents and teachers. She touched upon
the various methods pursued for educating
both the fathers and mothers in their du-
ties, and while paying a tribute to the
mothers and fathers of the past. she in
sisted that science and knowledge could
nowhere render such perfect and noble SER
vice TO humanity as when allied with pa
rental love. Mrs. Blrney closed her re-
marks by urging the formation of per-
manent local organization. This was unan-
imously agreed to.
Mrs. Mary S. Gist gave an Interesting ac-
count of her trip west, and spoke particu-
larly of the mothers congress in Utah.
Mrs. Wilbur F. Crafts spoke of the needs
of enlightenment on childhood. Mrs. Mary
S. Lockwood made plea for the strong
minded women, the mothers who have
strength of mind enough to develop true
character in their children. Mrs. Emily
True de Reimer spoke on the work among
the women in India and of the influence of
the Christian mother in the home Mrs.
Alexander Kent made plea for the poorer
mothers.
Mrs. Coolidge then opened the conference
with a paper on obedience and Punish
ment." Representatives. from a number of
organizations of the District were present,
and many of them spoke on the topic under
discussion.
The topic for the next meeting will be
Obedience and Punishment" and three
minute speeches on the subject will be
made by speakers from the platform and
in the audience
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CHIEF PARRIS' REPORT.
Showing of Fire Department for
Month of October.

The report of Chief Paris of the fire de-
partment for the month of October, 1898,
shows that there were thirty-six alarms
of fire sounded during the month an in
crease of seven as compared with the pre-
vious month and an increase of nine over
that for the month of October, 1887. Nine
of these alarms were false During the
period there were alsc twenty-four local or
silent alarms. The estimated loss for the
past month was s132 275, covered by an in
surance Of $3.50. against loss of s192, 74O
and an insurance of s134 Ss5 for the pre-
vious month. and a loss of So, 735 and an in
Surance of s., 44J for the corresponding
month Of the preceding year,
OF the thirty-six alarms sounded Chief
Paris reports that eleven were irregularly
received by one or more companies of the
department, and Commissioner Wight has
referred the report to the electrical engi-
neer, Mr.. W. c. Allen, calling his atten-
tiOn to the continued large number of in
correct alarms received during the past
month.
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birthday Party.

birthday party was given recently by
Mr. and Mrs. w E. LansdaIe at their resi-
dence, 91S 22d street. in honor of their
niece, Miss Maud A. Hough. The parlors
We're tastefully decorated with paIns and
chrysanthemums. Music was rendered by
Prof. Oates. Arthur A. Brown and Mr.
Maxwell after which collation. was served
The chief feature of the evening was a
cake walk which was executed by six
couple in fancy costume The cake was
won by Miss Maud Hough and Mr.. William
s. Buckly.
HOugh, Miss Maud a. Hough, Mrs. BarcIey
Mrs j. w Lansdale. Mrs Burch Miss Nj.
Daw, Miss Daw, Miss Marie Bales, Miss
May Ford, Miss Jessie Hunter, Misses
Ldnsdale and Margaret Demane, Mr.. W.
S. Buckly, Leslie Barcley, II. Lansdale E.
Lansdale, II. Henley, Harry Burch and v
HOugh.
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All l know is that l went down town
last night 10 see the elections said Gertie
Williams. colored, when arraigned before
Judge Scott this morning for disorderly
conduct. it was Policeman Heare's idea
that the woman had been drinking last
night. When he saw her she had thrown
herself across the tracks of the Capital
Traction road.
Why did she do that?" Judge Scott
wanted TO know
To kill herself, / suppose"
Why did she want to kill herself?" asked
counsel.
Because she was Jealous, | was told -
was the officials response
"Gertie. said the court, way did YOU
want to kill yOurself?''
Judge, indeed / don't know anything
about it,. was her answer
The court took her personal bonds to be-
have herself
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Charge of Crap Shooting.

James Morse, colOred. who was before
Judge Scott this morning On a charge of
crap shooting, made q denial of the charge,
and explained how he happened to get ar
rested.
Il was out there on the street." &c sail.
"and the first thing l knew two policemen
rolled up easy or their bicycles, and one of
them snat2hed me-"
Policeman Mcdonald told the judge that
he saw Morse when he threw the bones,
and heard one of the men say 1t was -
cents q shoot.
Five dollars or ten days was the penalty
irnDOSed
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AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN
Letter From District Soldier on Duty in the
Philippine Islands.
New Arrangement at Western High
SchOOl-Mrs. Moore's Funeral
General and Personal.

Mr.. Robert Emmet Smith of 3OO7 P street
has received interesting letter from mis-
son, Robert E. Smith jr. who was with
the first expedition to Manila as a member
OF Company G., I'd Oregon Volunteers. The
letter bears the date of October Z. and in
part is follows:
we are having a very quiet time here
and are getting tired of this country as
ihere is 10 prospect of any more fighting.
Doing garrison and police duty is getting
to be very irksome to US When we will
be sent home no onc in authority seems TO
know The weather is getting hotter, and
we are fearful of the diseases that are said
to be prevalent here during this season of
the year. There is considerable sickness,
ard We are no little exercised over rep rts
OF smallpox in the brigade hospital
Admiral DewCy'S fleet is living at rest
IN the harbor here. and We be 1--we it's rest
VIII be long one. as no foreign nation
Will be in hurry to tackle him There is
nothing Lew or inter6s ing here, except an
occasional tilt with the insurgents. who
find it hard 10 get recCEci,ed with the
American way of cong things"
Funeral of Mrs. Moore
The funeral of Mrs. Anna ]. Moore was
he'd this afternoon, religious services being
conducted al O'Clock at the Peck Me-
moii / Chape. corler OF 2s and NJ streets,
Rev. Charles Alvin Smith cffic. ating. Mrs.
Moore was sixty-nine years of age and
the widow of r. A Moore. She had been
i'll for some time. her dece2se occurring
Monday morning at her temporary resi-
GenCe, 1926 South street.
Lunches for Pupils.
At the meeting of the board of school
trustees. held yesterday. it was decided to
provide Iunchzs fer the pupils of the West
ern High School, and occupy the room now
in the building known as the caterers
loom. Instead of having the cooking done
by the pupils of the cooking school it was
decided to secure the services Ct resident
in the vicinity of the Western school, VINO
viii he required 10 cook fresh material
every day and send it over TO the school
to he purchased by the students. BY this
me ans. it is believed, only good and whole
some food will be placed on sale. The new
order of things is expected to go into effect
shortly.
John Mo:en, an cghte en-year-old colored
boy. was found sick in Keady's alley yes
terday shortly after noon by the police.
He was taken to Georgetown University
Hospital in the patrol.
The Independent Ice Company has begun
the erection Of a twostory brick addition
10 the present buildings al %10S K street.
In order to handle all of the crowd at
the foot ball game yesterday afternoon at
Georgetown University between the local
team and the University of Virginia, the
res erves of No. were all called out. aug
n:ented by the reserves from Nos. /, and
8 precincts.
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Ordered by the commissioners.

The District Commissioners have issued
the following orders:
That the following named work be done
under the assessment system, the intention
TO do the work having been duly adver-
tlsed as required by law: Construct sewer
in south side Of Florida avenue between
10Th and 18th streets and two manholes,
abutting lots Is, 10. 20, 81, %, %, "a, %, &c,
q and 3, square 174; estimated cost, s52j
Construct sewer in west side of 7th street
northwest, from M street northward 115
ieet, abuttlng lot l, square 424; estima ted
cost, $22O. Construct sewer in Newark
street, under the assessment system, be-
tween point $50 feet east of 34th street
and the east line of the Georgetown and
Rockville road WISCONSIN avenue): esti-
mated cost, $3.50. Construct sewer in 18th
street, from the property line of Chaplin
Brown 70 point about $50 feet north of
the north line of Howard avenue, abut-
ung lots 1O3, 104, 1O5, 1O6, 107 1OS, 1O9, no.
Ill, 112, 113, 134, 135, 1856 1877 13S, 139. 14O,
141, 142, 143 and 144. of Chaplin Browns
subdivision of part of Mount Pleasant: es-
timated cost, 1892. Construct sewer in
Half street southwest between and o
streets, abutting lots 1, 13, IA, 10, IS, 10, 20,
~, 81, 81, 80 and IS. square So, and lots .,
=, 4, D, q, Z, 8, 81, IS, 30 and 40, of square
653; estimated cost, S766. Construct sewer
in 18th street extended, through the land
OF Chaplin Brown, in line of right of way
secured for said purpose; estimated cost
urban sewers. Construct 400 feet of 1S-inch
sewer in west side of 9th street northwest
between N and streets; estimated COST
$SA2. chargeable to appropriation for re-
placing obstructed sewers; also construct
ninety feet of 2X3-feet sewer in the south
side OF street where it crosses 9Th
street; estimated cost, $3.50, chargeable to
main and pipe sewer appropriation. Con-
struct gas lamp at southeast corner of Sth
and ID streets southeast: estimated cost,
S6 chargeable to street lighting.
That Anacostia road, from Benning road
to District line, be repaired by graveling;
estimated cost. $500. chargeable to repairs
to county roads. 1899.
Repair sidewalk and cobble roadway
pavement north side of Ohio avenue
west of 1872 street; estimated cost S125,
chargeable to repairs to streets, 1899
Lay brick sidewalks under permit system
in front 40 to 420 11th street northeast:
estimated cost, S94; also front of 2027 Sth
street northwest: estimated cost S14; also
lay sidewalk back Of building line of said
premises at cost of applicant: estimated
cost, Sc.
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Attempts to Commit Robbery.

colored boy named Robert NJ. Fields
was arrested in the crowd watching the
election returns last night and locked up as
a suspicious character. The arrest was
made by Detective Proctor, who told Judge
Scott this morning that he watched him for
more than an hour before he took him into
custody. He told the judge that Fields
made number of attempts TO rob women
of their pocket books. .-
In addition to his conduct last night he
said the prisoner had obtained a picture
from his (ProctOr's) daughter by calling at
the house and representing that he was
going to make a copy of it. His daughter.
be said had also parted with 81. A penalty
of so or thirty days was imposed.
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EXCUR SIONS.

Visitors in the city should not fail to
visit Mount Vernon, home and tomb of
Washington. The most delightful route to
Mount Vernon is by the iron steamer
Charles Manchester built expressly for this
service and heated throughout by steam
which leaves 7th street wharf every week
day at 10 a m. and 40 p. m returning
due to arrive at Washington at l 40 and
5:15 p. m. The sail of thirty-two miles on
the historic Potomac gives the tourists an
opportunity to see Arlington, Alexandria
Fort Foote and the modern Notifications
Fort Washington and Fort Sheridan, and
other points OF more than ordinary interest
along the shores of Maryland and Virginia
This company is the only one permitted to
sell admission tickets to Mount Vernon
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al least every eighth course with Flemish
headers. or by cutting the corners OF the
race brick and putting in diagonal headers,
or by splitting the face brick longitudinal
Sec. &C. Walls faced with press brick
shail IN no case be less than thirteen inches
thick
III was the intention OF the regulation ex-
ptalns the building inspector, TO avoid the
method OF construction prohibited. hut the
wording OF the two sections was such as
10 cause friction every time he refused TO
allow such construction.
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Building Regulations Amended

A recommendation of the building in
spector that sections "a and SO of the build
ing regulations be amended SO as to pro-
hibit the building of 9-inch walls faced
with press brick bonded every course has
been approved by the District Commission
ers. The sections, as amended, read as fol-
lows:
Section "a. Brick walls shall have no less
than one heading or bonding course for
every five courses of stretcbers, including
the backing in press brick or aShler walls.
When walls are faced with press brick
they must be at least thirteen inches thick.
and the press brick facing must be bonded
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CITY AND DISTRICT.
Universit, Class Election.

The class of 1900 of the Columbian Uni
Versity held the first meeting of this. its
junior year, last evening. Sixteen mem
hers were present. Melville Lindsey was
elected pre- sideat. He thanked the mem
IeIs for the honor conferred upon him, and
spoke of the possible achievements OF the
class Miss Elsie Parkinson, who had per
formed the duties of secretary for two
years. was elected vice president. Charles
b Keller was elected secretary. and Harry
g COburn treasurer. Miss ROsalie Robin
cite was unanimously elected historian.
After the meeting adjourned Miss Robin
ette handed her resignation to the secre-
tJry, declining TO serve because she had
had the same office during the previous
year.
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Health InspectOr in Trouble.

Edward d. L. Roach, an inspector in the
health department, was arrested this morn
ing by Detective Parham of police head
quarters and held to answer Il very serious
charge. Subsequently he was released on
$500 bail for his appearance in court next
Tuesday
The warrant in the case was issued by
Justice r NJ. Hewlett, before whom Julia
Lewis mulatto girl under sixteen years OF
age made sworn statement that Roa ch
had sustained improper relations with her
Justice Hewlett afterward appeared as
counsel for Mr.. Lewis in the case.
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Committed to- Jail,

Policemen Bremmerman and Murphy of
the eighth precinct arrested John Williams
yesterday and locked him up on charge
of burglary. 1t was alleged that he entered
the house Of Mrs. Lizzie Larkins, on the
Piney Branch road, and stole a quantity
of clothing. When arrested he was wear
ing a sweater that Mrs. Larkins Identified
as having been taken from her house The
officers recovered most of the stolen goods
Williams was given a preliminary exam
ination in Judge Kimballs court this morn
ing. He was held for the action of the
grand jury and was committed to Jail In
default of $500 security.
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{ hange- His Mind.

William Butler, young man who served
as volunteer in the army, was locked UP
last night at his own request
Il want you to send ne DOWN" was the
request he made of Policeman Sullivan.
This morning when he reached Judge
scott's court he changed his mind. He
said he was tired last night, and knew he
asked for a place to res..
I'm from Alexandria" he said. "and /
want To go home today. | had my pictures
taken in this city ami | stooped on nv
way home from the hospital at Reading
What will you do if / release you?" he
was asked.
I'm go home"
His personal bonds were taken 10 rctr,ru
10 Alexandria.
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CONDENSENsLOCAIS.

Alfred Newby, aocolored boy, was con-
victed in the Police Court today of a charge
of concealed weapons. iit was alleged that
after having trouble with another boy he
armed Himself with razor He claimed
that he picked up the old razor in his moth
ers house A penssity Of $50 or sixty days
was imposed. ...
George Ruffin, co.orede was fined $40, with
thirty days in jsif as the equivalent, by
Judge kimbali today nor assaulting j. T.
Powell Ruffin was irn the party and he
struck Lewis with cane. -.
Evening star., 1898-11-09
Late Treasurer SOmerviIle's Success
AOr.

AT the stated meeting of Evangelist Chap
ter of Rose Croix, No. 1. of the Ancient and
Accepted Scottish Rite for the southern iur-
isdiction of the United States, held at the
cathedral, 1907 G street. last evening, Sir
George II. Shoulders, 32d degree, was elect
ed treasurer to fill the vacancy caused by
the death of Sir Thomas Somerville, 33d
degree, who had been treasurer of the chap
ter for many years.
The eighteenth degree was conferred upon
a class cf candidates and it was late hour
before the members left the banquet that
followed the working of the degree.
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EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Charles Nacalcster for Mt. Yer
non and Marshall Hall at 10 am. and 40
pm
Steamer Newport News for Norfolk ana
Fortress Monroe at G:To pm.
Steamer Harry Randall for Colonial Beach
and river landings at . am.
Steamer Estelle Randall for Giynont and
intermediate points at go am.
Trains leave 15iz street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Arlington hourly from am. to
pm.
Trains leave 13Iz street and Pernsy ylvanta
avenue for Mt. Vernon hourly from 1O am
to 3 pm.
Cars leave Aqueduct bridge fot Arlington
and Fort Myer every half hour from $40
Il. m TO $40 pm.
Cars leave Aqueduct bridge every hour
for Falls Church.
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VITAL STATISTICS,
weekly Report of the Health Depart
ment, District of Columbia.

The deaths which occurred in the District
during the past week numbered 126, as
compared with 120 the week previous OF
those who died SO were white and AZ coll
ored. The annual death rate was 1881 per
LOCO of population: for the whites it was
2.54 and for the colored 25 10. The diseases
mainly prevalent during the week were of
constitutional and chronic type. As COM
pared with the last report, deaths from af-
fections of the nervous system increased
from 16 to %; Of the heart, from 13 to 16.
and from consumption, from II to II. There
was a decrease from II to 8 in mortality
from acute lung diseases, and from to
IN diarrboeal diseases. OF the zymotic class
there were six fatal cases of typhoid fever
and five of diphtheria.
At the close of last report the cases of
diphtheria under treatment numbered 139
During the week 3S new cases developed
ana - were relieved from quarantine. leav-
ing 14S cases in isolation in III premises.
OF scarlet fever there We're 1OS cases un-
der treatment During the week 30 new
cases were reported and 16 were relieved
from quarantine leaving 119 cases with
warning cards in 95 premises.
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For Entertainment of Guests.

National Hive, No. 1, Ladies of the Mac
cabees, held it's regular meeting yesterday
and elaborate plans were discussed for the
entertainment of the knights and ladies
of the Supreme Hive, who will be in
Washington. some twenty in number, from
November II to 10.
A reception will be rendered them the
evening of the 18th instant in Maccabee
Temple
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The Society for Philosophic- Inquiry held
its first meeting for the season yesterday
afternoon at the Columbian University. The
subject of the paper presented by DR.. f.
Farquhar was the Transition from the Pure
to the Practical Reason of Kant, whose
doctrine of morality and its justification in
reason were briefly summarized. Kant's
view was criticised by Mr.. W. NJ. Coleman
and others The society will continue to
meet Tuesdays at 4:30 p. m., and the exposi-
ton of Kants ethical theory will be its
topic until the holiday season.
Evening star., 1898-11-09
Railway Accident.

The northbound train on the Washington,
Alexandria and Mt. Vernon railroad which
leaves Alexandria at 3:06 was rapidly cross
ing the bridge at Four Mile run yesterday
afternoon, when the front truck of the rear
car suddenly jumped the track, almost
throwing that car from the bridge. Traffic
was delayed for about an hour A serious
accident was narrowly averted
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LOCAL MENTION.
ANU USEMENTs TONIGHT,

ACademy-"Ny Friend From India
Columbia Theater-Frank Daniels in The
Wizard Of the Nile"
kernans Lyceum Theater-M!nter and
Vans Bohemian Burlesquers.
Lafayette SqUare-"The Old Homes. cad
National Theater-"Because She Lov4d
Him So
Ohio avenue and 18th street-Battle of
Gettysburg
Metzerott Hal-Wargraph exhibition.
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Hiccoughing Patient Cured.

The doctors at the Emergency HospitaI
have az last succeeded in checking the bic-
coughing of Booker Stands. the colored
man who for several days had persistent
attack of the nervous trouble The case
attracted much attention and from all over
the country people sent alleged cures The
patient left the hospital yesterday
Evening star., 1898-11-09
Theft of a Slot Machine.

Edward Carter and George Brown were
arrested this morning by Policemen Carroll
and Fugtt on the charge of stealing
nckel-i -in-the-slot machine from the pave
ment in front of 90l @ street northwest
last night. Upon being searched at No. 8
station 120 pennies We're found in their
possession They will have a hearing to-
morrow.
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Iuuuest Not necessary.

Coroner Carr today decided that it was
not necessary to, hold an inquest in the
case of Charles Dannison, colored who
dropped dead at the Mckinley house last
evening Dennison had long suffered from
heart disease. Theybody was taken to the
late home OF the deceased, 219 Massachu-
sets avenue.
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Alley to BE Opened,

The District Commissioners today direct
ed that the necessary legal steps be taken
under the law of July %, 1892 to open
a ten-foot alley through lot IA, block IL,
Bloomingdale, from the west end of the
twenty-foot alley in the block to Florida
avenue.
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Private Mansfield discharges,

Private William E. Mansfield, Hospital
Corps. Ambulance Company, Sd Division.
4th Army Corps, now at his home, No. 413
9th street northwest. in this city, has been
discharged the service of the United States
by the surgeon in charge of that company.
This soldier y entitled to travel pay
Evening star., 1898-11-09
COu1. Lowest prfca.

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Evening star., 1898-11-09
Orchids and Chrysant NUNS

J. H. Small & Sons 18th and G sts.. Wash.
ington, and 1853 Broadway New York, are
exhibiting this week rare and choice speci.
mens-finest yet shown. See them-Adyt
Evening star., 1898-11-09
Estate Beaueathed to Husband

The will Of the late Emma l.. Eshleman.
which was dated September q, 1895. has
been filed for probate. The estate of the
deceased is bequeathed to her husband
Edwin NJ. Eshleman, who is named as ex-
ecutor.
Evening star., 1898-11-09

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