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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-01
FOR SERVICES RENDERED..
Bill of $15,175 Against Estate of
George l.. Lemon.

Bill of $15,175 Against Estate of
George l.. Lemon.
DR.. William L. Knecdler of San Diego,
Cal. has instituted suit at law here,
through Attorneys McCammon and Hay
den. against jeremiah NJ. Wilson and the
American Security and Trust Company, as
executors of the estate of the late Capt
George E. Lemon, formerly of this city,
to recover $15,175 10000 of which is claim
ed to be in payment for services as COM
parion, and $5,175 for professional services
as physician.
DR.. Kneedler in his declaration sets forth
that between November 49, 1896. and De-
cember Is, 1896. he rendered to Capt.
Lemon in Coronado. Cal. medical attend
ance to the value of s5.175. The execu-
tors of the estate of Capt. Lemon, it Is
charged, refused to make payment Of that
sum.
Continuing, DR.. Kneedler states that De.
cember Is. 1896. Capt. Lemon, for services
as companion rendered by the complainant,
delivered to him check for $4,000 drawn
on the National Bank of the Republic,
this city. Payment of the check was re-
fused at the bank, SO 1t Is said, and the
executors also decline to pay over the
amount DR.. Kneedler appeals to the court
for relief.
The Items of DR.. Kneedler's bill for medi-
cal services said to have been rendered
Capt. Lemon are as follows: Forty-four
day visits at $3.50 each, $3.50; three night
visits at SO each, SIS; twenty-five ail-night
visits at 500. $4.4OO; seventeen analyses at
SO each, $40, and two days almost con-
slant attendance at 500 each, 500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-01
THE ANNUAL ELECTIONS.
Local Organizations Choose Officer
for Ensuing Terms

for Ensuing Terms.
The following named officers of Bancroft
Council, No. 466, National Union have
been elected to serve during the ensuing
year: President, VIM. T. Hearst; vice presi-
dent, F. c. Campbell; speaker C. F. Klop-
fer; secretary, J. II. Van Houten: tinan-
cial secretary. Darwin Weaver; treasurer
A. G.. 1ount; chaplain, Henry Floyd; usher
NJ. II. Keys; sergeant-at-arms, Woodbury.
Wheeler; door keeper, r. NJ. Patrick; trus-
tees. H. II. Martin, II. Floyd and W.
Wheeler; delegate to cabinet, Henry Floyd
delegate to Immediate Relief Association,
Woodbury. Wheeler; delegate to Fraternal
Beneficial Association Darwin Weaver.
Officers and directors of the Washington
Savings Bank have been chosen as follows
Vice presidents-T II. Anderson, Geo w.
directors-J. ID. Taylor, Geo. w. Cissel, r.
III. Anderson, A. A. Hosmer, l.. G. Hine,
Chas. F. Scott. Francis Thomas, A. B.
Graham. John o. Johnson, r. S. Lacey,
Geo. o. Ferguson, c. II. Davidge, r. II.
Graham. Il. T. Doan, Samuel Knox r. c.
Taggart, J. c. Weir, w. H. Taylor.
The following officers have been elected
for the ensuing term by Hope Council, No.
II, Sons of Jonadab: John Kiefer. worthy
chief; George O'Niel vice chief: Edward
recording secretary; J. E. Hibbs. treasurer
Chas. A. Sohns. patriarch; Chas. A. Caho,
guide; Louis Myers, assistant guide; Ed
win Knight, inside watch; John Cater, out
side watch; w. Caho past chief John
Garland organst.
At the recent election of officers for the
Electrical Workers Union of the District
of Columbia, the following were chosen to
serve the coming year: President, Ed.
Northnagle; vice president c. l.. Dodson;
recording secretary, Thos. Bessman; finan-
cia secretary, VIM. Kennedy: treasurer,
John S. Hebbard; foreman, o. p. Cox;
trustees. G. A. Malone. d. Rabbit and
Joseph Patterson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-01
The Salary Question.

To the Editor of The Evening Star:
Several communications have appeared in
your paper recently, written generally by
government employees. protesting. very nat
urally. against n proposed reduction of
their salaries means of reducing ex-
penses- As practical method of accom-
pliShing this object this proposition may
have something to recommend it, but con-
sidered as an equitable course for our
great and powerful government to pursue
II Is certainly a question which admits of
very serious reflection before putting it into
operation In ventilating my Views upon
this subject / desire to say at the outset
that am not in any way connected with
an office or department in this any other
city l am simply one Of that numerous
army now being mathematical for draw
ing pensions. receiving from the treasury
the muniicent sum of so per month for the
blessed privilege of serving the country as
an officer throughout our civil war in
which / was seriously wounded three times
and had two horses killed in battle, by
which my health was greatly impaired. Or
this pension | do not complain but. on the
contrary. my general health is decidedly
improved. | am thinking seriously of re-
1inquishing my claim even TO this prodigi-
Gus allowance, that l may do my little
share toward relieving the present finan-
cial condition Of the government. But in
relation to the proposed salary reduction l
desire to observe that while economy is a
very excellent thing to practice, | think it
not out of the way to remind our congress-
men that economy, like charity, should
commence at home 1 venture to assert
here that there is set of men as a rule
who earn their salaries more conscientious
ly than the department employees. and, on
the other hand. | agree with your CORE
Rpondents, that if congressman are sincere
In their desire to keep down expenditures
To avoid monthly deficits, they should give
proof of their intention to do SO, not by
striking at those whose salaries are barely
sufficient to enable them to live decently,
but by voting a reduction of 10 per cent
upon their own large incomes, derived for
few hours pleasant duty each day and
for three or four months only in a year
There is another very important reduction
which might be made to enable the govern
ment to bridge over its present difficulties
! allude to the large mileage allowance paid
to congressman As Is well known, mem
bers of both houses have free passes over
the railroads leading from their respective
homes to Washington. and yet they draw
mileage for the number of miles travelled
thus increasing their salaries in proportion
10 the distancci Now. all good Ameri-
cans are supposed to be DESTROYS of help
Ing our great government in its present
financial distress and placing it once more
upon a firm and prosperous foundation,
trust the peoples representatives will be
among the first to set an example of disin-
terested patriotism. that We shall soon
hear no more of national loans and deficits
December -. 1897. PENSIONER.
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SALES FOR TAxEs.
Negotiations Under which They Are
to BE Made.

~ ne M00e.
The Commissioners have ordered that
property advertised for sale for delinquent
taxes De sold subject to the following reg.
uiations and in the order given below:
l. All property advertised for sale for
delinquent taxes will be sold to the highest
BIDDER Tor not less than the amount for
which IT Is advertised. and In the order IL
appears In the pamphlet. The law provides
tEat IN the event OF no bids being received
suHicient to cover the cost and expenses
OF the sale the District becomes the pur-
chaser.
-. No bids for property will he received
prior to the day set for the sale OF said
property
3. The surplus bid in excess OF tho
amount for which the property is adver-
used, In addition to the amount for which
II Is advertised for sale. must be paid prior
10 issue OF certificate of sale.
T. Payment will he required OF pur.
chasers at the time of sale for all property
bought at said sale
D. Order OF sale Wednesday, April @,
squares TO 300: Thursday. April I. squares
3ol TO 600; Friday. April s. squares tDl TO
No; saturday. April .. squares 90i to I'm.
ish city. Monday, April IL. county, not ag-
ricultural. plats ] to II: Tuesday April Il,
plats IA TO 20; Wednesday, April IL, couns
ty, agricultural. ALL"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-01

M. Thomas CavaAauGh Talks Inter-
estfngly of Business In Utah.


Mr.. Thomas H. Cavanaugh of Salt Lake
City Is registered at the Hotel Raleigh.
Mr.. Cavanaugh Is engaged in the irrigation
business in Utah. He stated that irriga-
ton was first started In that state under
the domination Of Brigham Young. Mr..
Cavanaugh states. however. that the day
OF individual irrigation is past, and that IL
Is carried on there now only by syndicates
or companies. Water Is almost as precious
as gold at times. he says. 1t is stored in
large reservoirs. ready for use, being OBJ
tanned from the streams in the mountains.
We have felt the return tide of pros
perity very strongly In Salt Lake City,"
Mr.. Cavanaugh said to a reporter. I'VE are
proud of our record. however in not hav-
Ing a single bank failure during the recent
panics. There was one up in a mining dis
trict. believe where the institution was
controlled by Salt Lake people, hat none
In the city. The returns Of bullion to the
city at the present time amounts 10 about
10000 day. All the smelters are running
full time. and we have every indication of
prosperity. You know that Utah is some-
thing OF klondike itself. There are four
teen mines In the territory. which have
paid more dividends than all of the divi.
bends from the mines in Colorado. One of
them has paid $14.OO9OO0. The mines are
of both gold and silver.
ut Is not generally known that Salt Lake
City Is supplied with natural gas. but such
Is the fact. When a we'll is discovered in
Indiana or some point east due mention
OF 1t Is made. but it is not reported in
Salt Lake. The wells are located in the
valley, about seven miles from the city
proper. and houses are supplied very cheap
ly. The gas Is also used for illuminating
purposes"
Mr.. Cavanaugh stated that while OF
course, polyg8my had been stamped out in
Utah. Mormonism still exists. and the
church appears to exert good influence.
1t has no lack Of followers, he said. The
Mormons are beginning to get ont from the
influences of the church and take as much
interest In national and local affairs politi-
cally as the Gentle. They do not strive to
dominate affairs. however.
Mr.. Cavanaugh is here simply on q pleas
ure trip.
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NAMING THE STREETS.
commissioners Cannot Approve Hous
BILL Providing Changes.


bill Providing Changes.
The Commissioners, in a letter to Chair
nan Babcock of the House District COM
mittee, say that they are unable at pres
ent to favorably recommend House bill
4082, providing for the changing of the
names Of certain streets In the city of
Washington.
They say that apart from other consid-
erations which might be mentioned, at
tention is invited to the fact that the names
of Adams, Decatur, Emerson, Franklin,
Grant, Hamilton. Irving, Kane, Lincoln,
Marshall, Quincy, Randolph, Stanton, Tay-
Tor and Union are now applied to streets
and places I'm Washington city and county.
The Commissioners have no authority to
change them. To apply those names to ad-
ditional streets would cause confusion.
which should be carefully guarded against.
While the Commissioners they fur
Their say, ARE not yet prepared to COM
init themselves to any definite system of
nomenclature, they are of the opinion that
any scheme looking to the remaining of the
streets should embrace the entire District,
in order that existing and future duplica-
ton may be avoided, and that one system.
with its many advantages, may be applied
to all parts of the District alike"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-01
More about street nomenclature.

t. the Tcitcr Of Tn. Evening Star:
In Thursdays Star Mr.. l.. C. Ioomis and
Mr. G.. y. Schuldt claim that the proposed
system of street nomenclature, using
names in alphabetical order in place of let
tiers, would be confusing. j agree that the
Historical Society's bill is somewhat COM
pllcated; but there would be no confusion
IL the plan recently recommended by the
Undersigned . the District Commissioners
should he adoptet
The numbered streets runni' north and
south, are designated i'll the most conve-
nient manner possible. Convenience and
simplicity are far more important than
historical and sentimental consiIcra lions.
Short names should he preferred but mere
letters too brief. and there is liability
CT miStakinS one letter for another on ac-
tCunt Of similarity of sound when spoken
and OF appearance when written.
Tire names OF persons should not he used
all over the District. as in the bill of the
Historical Society. To assist the memory,
different classes of names should be used
IN different sections.
In the northern part Of the city / suggest
shcrt names, such as Adams, Blaine, Clay
Nc-. instead OF A. Il. q. &c; but In the
southern section l would use an entirely
different class Of names. such as the names
OF cities, and We would have Albany BAL
tH.oIe. Columbus. &c, instead of A. b. G.
&c one series would be sufficient in South
Washington.
In the north, after going through the al.
phabe, with the names of statesmen, lake
a series OF trees-ash. beech. chestnut &c
in alphabetical order. Further on we could
Use other series. such as names of rivers
lakes. sc, indefinitely.
According to this system It would roi
take Thomas Darlington Macaulay mem.
CRY 10 retain the fact that Chestnut street
for example. would be the third street M
tine second series going north TIE nam.
at once indicates the locality North oil
Florida avenue names are now used bI,t
they suggest nothing as TO locality
A, Il, Cs were good enough in our in.
fancy. nut Greater Washington demands
more comprehensive system The CITY
has outSfown the alphabet.
THOMAS W. GILMER.
December 81 1897
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-01
AMOUNT OF BOND.
james A. Jordan Gives Bail in Sum
of $1,5OO.

OuhheS A. JoruUh IlNeb sum
of $1,5OO.
Judge Cole late yesterday afternoon
fixed bail at 81 800 in the case Of James A.
Jordan Of New York, who was brought
here from that city on a bench warrant
issued by the District Supreme Court, I'M
der Indictment charging him with a vio-
lation of section 5451 of the Revised
Statutes of the United States. The offense
alleged is attempted bribery Of public
official.
AS stated in The Star yesterday, after a
hearing before Judge Cole. the matter was
adjourned until late in the afternoon in
order to allow counsel to investigate the
circumstances of the case and inform the
court with certainty whether or not Jor-
dan is a fugitive from justice from Michi-
gan. 1t was demonstrated to the satisfac-
ton of Judge Cole that Jordan is not n
fugitive from justice, and, therefore, bail
was fixed at $500 instead of $1,000. the
amount suggested by the district attorney.
A bondsman was procured and Jordan given
his liberty until wanted for trial.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-01

JOnadnbs and Good Templnra Wei
come the New Year Approximately.

come the New Year Appropriately.
Temperance ORGANIZATIONS followed their
usual custom and greeted the New Year
with appropriate exercises and a renewal
of the good resolutions and pledges on the
part of the members.
The Sons of Jonadab gathered in National
Rifles Hall, which was prettily decora ted
with American flags. cut flowers and foli-
age plants and the emblems of the order.
There was very large attendance, includ-
ing big representations from Pioneer
Spartan, Faith, Hope, Empire Centennial
and Good Will lodges of this city, a large
delegation from Monumental Council of
Baltimore and deputation from Potomac
Council, Harper's Ferry. Sixteen new mem
bers were initiated, and at midnight lhe
entire assemblage renewed the pledge at
the altar, Col. w. ii. Young conducting
the impressive ceremony. A banquet fol-
lowed, at which toasts were as follows:
THE Founder of the Grandest Order In
Existence" responded to by Judge Samuel
c. Mills. the founder of the order; ITO Our
Dead Who Died in the Faith" J. NJ. Davey
THE Day We Celebrate" c. X. Hodges:
Our Principles J. w. Nichol; Our Adopt
ed Citizens" William Cook; The Ideal
Temperance Man." John Berry: THE
Press" Woolman Gibson; THE Lifetime
Jonadab Pledge" Henry Young; wine and
Women" Judge ]. ]. Weed.
Good Templars.
The Good Templars welcomed the New
Year and helped the old one go at Society
Temple. The services, which were public
and under supervision Of the Grand Lodge
began at o'clock, and the program was
as follows: Singing. America" prayer. by
Rev. J. S. Blackford, past grand chaplain;
address, Living Day by Day." Mr.. A. N.
Garfield, deputy right worthy grand tenn
MIA nv Synish Mr. los
H. Dobbertin and Mr.. A. l.. Dennison; reci-
tations by Mr.. Robert Burns and Mr.. ID. X.
Sargent, and addresses by Grand Templar
Edward H. Jones. Mr.. C. w. Phelps and
Past Grand Counselor A. r Maupin. At
midnight the temDlars solemnly renewed
the pledge of total abstinence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-01
ECZEMA WORST ElMID
FACE AND NECK ONE INFLAMMATION
NOT ApLE To SEE. WAS UNABLE
TO SLEEP FOR WEEKS
FROM SEVERE PAIN.
FRIENDS COULD NOT RECoGNIzB.
FACE SO SWOLLEN AND HIDEoUs.
THREE DOCTORS COULD NOT RELIEVE.
CURED IN TWO WEEKS
BY
GW1TlGWRA REMEDIES,

have suffered with a case Of eczena OF tho
worst kind. my face and neck down To NV sboul-
ders were one Inflammation, was not able 10 ace
OUT OF my eyes for quite a while, and wns unable
10 si.ep Tor weeks, on account Of the pain,
which nearly drove me insane. My face aud neck
were swollen and made me look hideous. I hardly
re-" ctlized myself I'm a mirror and my friends
w'tld not have known me. only on account of my
clothes and carrying myself. The torture and
intense pain endured all that time. no wonder
that there are 80 many suicides.
Three doctors Of good practice AT different times
were attending me. and not of them could re-
levc Inc OF my pain. swelling and blotches. 1
cuRA REMEDIES. did and was made a new
man.
Ny first bottle of CUTICI'RA RESoLNENT WINS
taken on February Is. 1881: also. CtTIClRA
tointmcnU and CUTICTRA SOAP. There was I'm
m,dlatcly great change. my shoulders aud neck
turning 10 their natural color
l used three bottles IL Ct'TICrRA RESOIyENT,
four boxes CuTICIRA tcntmenD and. three cakes
OF CuTlCCRA SOAP. and my friends and one of
the doctors are surprised and asked who cured
EDIES
J. V. RAFHA
March 1. 1897. 80 Schole St. Brooklyn. \. Y.
ECZEMA and every kind Of torturinc humiIint.
Ing, dshguriDg, itching burning, bleeding and
scaiy skin, scalp and blood bumurs. with loss of
hair. Is Instantly relieved a.,d speedily cured by
warm baths with CUTICi'RA SOAP. gentle anolnt-
ings with CUTICUHA tointmnntp. purest of ennl-
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RESDLNENT. greatest of bl, purifiers and hui
NOR cures, when all else fails.
POTTER DRUG AND CHEM CORP Sole
Props, Boston. GF'iIow to Cure Every Kind Of
Eczema. - mailed free.
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Mott so FAT.
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TURE CURED-Bfssr TRUSS EVER
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and Is glad OF IT. Read below what she says Of
her experience with DIR. Edisons remedies
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took DR.. Edison's Obesity Pills and salt. ana
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ROUGH RIDING DRILL,
First of season Mt Fort Myer-Trooper
Injured.

The first Cossack and rough riding drill
OF the season at Fort Myer took place
at that post yesterday afternoon in the
presence OF large and enthusiastic as
scmolage. -Four troops of the 9th Cavalry
took part In the exercises. displaying re-
harkaoie proficiency on well-trainsd
horses Bareback riding seemed an easy
task Tor the troopers. and the bold dashes
they made across the tanbark I'm pIatoons
ana companies aroused the greatest en-
thusiasm. Toward the close of the ex-
cises Private Block mel with an accid,.nt
%hile Jun ping the hurdles. His horse had
cleared the last obstruction In good style
ard was gailoping around, when he sud-
deriy stumbled and fell, carrying the rider
with MIN and falling on his left leg His
knee cap was badly fractured and the
lfJury VIII keep him in the hospital for
several weeks
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-01
RESTRAINING ORDER ASKED FOR.
PrOprfetOrs of Passion Play Presen-
tatiOn Made Defendants.

at1On Made DEFENDANTS.
T. Gushing Daniel. as trustee for Christie
pher Armat, John II. Armat and Selden B.
Armat, late yesterday afternoon brought
suit to restrain the proprietors of the Pas
sion Play presentation, that has been given
during the past two weeks at the Columbia
Theater. from making use of certain de-
vices claimed TO be the exclusive property
of the compfanants, until a final hearing
of the issue is had. Among those named as
defendants are w. w. Freeman and Ernest
Lacy and Frank Il. MetZerott and o. s.
MetZerott
1t Is claimed that Charles Francis Jenkins
and Thomas Armat were the inventors of
certain improvements of phantoscopes. Mr..
Daniel declares that he Is the sole owner,
by assignment, of the legal title to the
patent protecting the improvements.
The bill further sets forth that the de-
PENDANTS are infringing upon the patent of
the plaintiffs and are seeking to deprive
them of their exclusive rights In making
use of the devices in the presentation of
the Passion Play ut the Columbia Theater.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-01
OUR INTEREST IN THE EAST.
United States Concern ed, dn the Pros
pective Partitions Of China.

Sn1ted states COncerDed'an the PrOs-
pective Partitions OF China.
Senator Caffery is among those who think
the United States has great deal of in
terest In the Experimentation of China.
Speaking on this subjectgto Star reporter
today, Mr.. Caffery said:5
Unless the treaty rights Of this country
with China are preserved under any new
condition that may arise the United States
would be greatly injured, and 1t should be
the duty of this government to see that in
any event those rights are regarded. Any
thing that looks to the injury Of our trade
privileges there is sufficient. to cause this
government to protest against changes that
may bring about such INJURY. In my opin-
ion. this government should not allow
changes in China, brought about by foreign
standing their effects, and If they promise
to be detrimental to us prompt action
should be taken.'