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Evening star., 1898-01-27
Rapid Transit for MT. Pleasant

To the Editor of The Evening Star;
Tuesday evenings Star contained a COM
munication giving more than comprehen-
sive review of the proposed railroad extern
sions in Mount Pleasant written in the in
terest and for the benefit of what he fs
pleased to term ''the splendid Metropolitan
system" and admirably phrased to serve
the purpose of that road in its present dog
in-the-manger policy. The whole truth of
this controversy is that the entire section
between 14th street and Rock creek north
OF Columbia road. is being strangled for
want OF rapid transit facilities, and, indeed,
for want Of transit facilities of any sort
A car line would make this land most de-
sirable for residence purposes, and the resi-
dents and owners of property in this area
have striven most anxiously to secure an
extension of one of the city systems
through it. The burning down of the power
house made 1t possible and desirable to the
Capital Traction Company to extend it's
present line from the terminus at Park and
>14th streets through Mount Pleasant to
18th street, with a single-track loop on
Howard avenue and Park street, running
through thickly-settled territory and CIV
ing hundreds of people rapid transit facili-
ties now totally lacking. This prospect was
hailed with delight by the citizens of Mount
Pleasant with practical unanimity, few
residents of Park street only objecting, on
the ground that the street was too narrow
for carriage and railroad use as it now
stands. This is undoubtedly true, and that
fact is recognized in the recommendation
Of the Commissioners that both Park street
and Howard avenue be widened. This OBJ
lection, however, brings up most serious
question. Are these streets (the only prac-
ticabe ones for rapid transit use) to be
held sacred to those who drive in carriages
or have the people who live along them and
in their vicinity and who have to walk in
the absence of street cars, to receive also
some degree Of consideration? 1t is emf
nently proper, and indeed necessary, that
Park street should be widened, but SHAH
pedestrians be forced to walk mile to get
to a car because a Self-Styled Mount
Pleasant Home Owner" does not care to
drive a street on which a Capital Trac-
ton electric car travels, even to collect his
rent?
You will note, however, that Metropolitan
cars are not Objectionable to him. They
are not offensive to his fine esthetic sense.
In conclusion, wish to say that what the
residents and property owners Of this Sec
tion want is a car line. We believe that
the Capital Traction Company is ready and
anxious to give us one.
We believe that the Metropolitan Com
pany is simply trying to obstruct us in get
ting what is to us a prime necessity-rapid
transit-and we hope that you will not en-
courage any more intelligent correspond
ents to say that 14th and Park streets is
the door of Mount Pleasant while some OF
us have to walk mile to get there.
INGLESIDE.
Evening star., 1898-01-27
ANACOsTIA HAPPENINGS.
Joint Installation of Post and Auxili-
ary-The Junior Mechanics.

Joint Installation of Post and Auxfli-
ary-The Junior Mechanfcs.
John A. Logan Post, No. 13. G. A. R., Of
AEacostia and its auxiliary organization,
the Woman's Relief Corps, No. Z. held a
joint installation OF officers last evening in
Masonic Hall, Anacostia. There were pres
ent many visiting comrades from Wash
irgton posts. Past Commander Howard of
Post No. 5 was installing officer for Logan
Post, while Mrs. w. H. Peck acted In a
like capacity for the Woman's Relief
Corps. The Anaccstia Banjo and Mandolin
Club was present and rendered selections
Mrs. Fentress, Miss Simpson and others
sang several solos. Refreshments were
served by the ladies when the ceremonies
were over.
The officers installed last night ara as
follows:
John A. Logan Post. No. 13-George E.
Snow, commander; J. T. Harshman. senior
vice commander; H. w. Emo. junior vice
commander; T. ]. Putnam. quartermaster;
chaplain; w. H. Peck, adjutant: Frank
Taylor, officer of the day; James H. Dony
guard; c. F. Watson, sergeant major;
Adolph Gertman. quartermaster sergeant.
Woman's Relief Corps-Mrs. Mary NJ.
North, president; Mrs. A. B. Frisbie, Sc
nior vice president Mrs. Jane Mclean, ju-
nior vice president; Mrs. c. B. Smith,
treasurer; Mrs Maggie Tew, secretary;
WIS carrie ming, cOnQuctreSS, Mrs. w. II.
Peck, assistant conductress; Mrs ]. C.
Leonard, guard; Mrs. Simmons, assistant
guard.
Anacostia Council, No. 49, Junior Order
of United American Mechanics, received a
fraternal visit Tuesday evening from the
grand officers of the State Council. After
an examination of the books of the local
council the visiting officers reported every
thing to be in a satisfactory condition.
Under the good of the order program
speeches were made by State Councillors
Boyden, Badie. Neikirk and Briggs and by
Rev. J. B. North and c. o. Bohrer of Ana
costa Council. Messrs. =. v. Vincent and
N. w. Greer of theiAnacostia organization
were presented with handsome gold
badges for the bsstowork in increasing the
membership of the council. During the
evening the visitors were entertained with
graphophone selections, and at the concu-
sion a banquet was served in the dining
hall Of Masonic Hall
Evening star., 1898-01-27
PART OF WASHINGTON ESTATE.
Purchase OF Large Tract of Forest On
Ohio River.

Purchase Of Large Tract Of Forest on
Ohio River.
Representative Miller and State Senator
c. L. Brown, both Of West Virginia, yes
terday bought Of the Rogers heirs in Bal
umore, tract OF land comprising 1.l3i
acres. located in Jackson county. w. Va.
and bordering on the Ohio river. This is
the largest tract OF native forest land
on the Ohio between Pittsburg and Gin
cinnat. The price paid was $4,000. Three
years ago. it is said, Mr.. Edmund Law
Rogers. now deceased, refused an offer OF
900 for the tract.
This land was granted by King George
III Of England to George Washington in
1aI2, and has been in the line of descent
ever since. 1t was willed by Washington
to Mary Custis. and from her IT descended
to Lloyd n. Rogers, then by devise to Ed
mund Law Rogers. Finally, by descent,
1t came into possession of Caroline Smith,
wife of Kirby F. Smith, by whom, to-
gether with the widow of Edmund Law
Rogers, the deeds conveying the property
to Messrs. Miller and Brown were signed.
The records Of the property show that
the tract was surveyed by George WASH
ington With Colonel Crawford, and the
original report made by Washington is
on file here, and copy of II, with a mass
of papers of historical interest, passed to
the new owners
A file of the Baltimore American OF 1T;
toms name, offering the land above re-
ferred to for sale.
Edmund Law Rogers, who became the
owner of the tract through the will OF
Mary Custis. was the owner of the tract
which at first comprised Druid Hill Park a
fine estate of 400 acres, which was pur-
chased by the city Of Baltimore for $iOO,-
600 some years ago.
Evening star., 1898-01-27
HER FATHERS HOME.

Mrs. Ludlow Purchases the Mclean
Mansion on Lafayette Square.
Mrs. Mary Mclean Ludlow, who was for
merly Mrs. Bugher. has purchased from her
brother. Mr.. John R. Mclean. the residence
on the west side Of Lafayette Square which
was formerly the home Of her father, Mr.
Washington Mclean. The price paid was
100000. The house is a large double one
and in recent years was remodeled and en-
larged and is now one of the most commo-
dious private residences in that section of
the city.
Since selling her fine residence on I street
between 18th and 18th streets Mrs. Ludlow
has not had home of her own in this city,
and it is understood she now intends to
make this house her residence
Evening star., 1898-01-27
Quiet of Click. Alley Disturbed,

Clicks alley, in which there was trouble
almost every day for months. has expert
enced a very quiet time for several weeks.
The residents. however, were afraid it
was case Of calm before a storm, and
this proved to be true. 1t is true that an
occasional crap game had been interrupted
by the police, but such an affair is hardly
looked upon in the alley as a violation
Of law. Yesterday afternoon the storm
came Screams we're heard in volume suf-
ficient to curdle the blood, and when the
residents Of the alley rushed out to see
what was going on they met Jennie Bal
ley, who was suffering from a bad wound
on her head. She declared that Isaiah
Johnson had inflicted the wound, and the
police went in search of him. Jennie was
sent to Freedmen's Hospital for treat
ment.
Evening star., 1898-01-27
Millions, Perhaps.

But anyhow many prominent people
think there Is great deal of money in
the very successful invention called the
PILLOW Inhaler and are organizing a
stock company of $25O.OOO to give the pub
lie the full benefit Of what has proved the
greatest health restorer of recent years.
As result Of medical science the "Pil-
low Inhaler Is charged with ali the heal
ing properties Of pine woods or Of any cli-
mate that naturally cures catarrh, asthma,
bronchitis and the various throat and lung
diseases which so frequently end in con-
sumption Thus travel for health is rem
dered unnecessary. Health itself travels
to any invalid's bed room and cures him
while he sleeps on the PILLOW Inhaler"
Some OF the most solid business men of
washington have taken hold of this en-
terprise. which has been thoroughly tested
and has paid handsomely. But to render
II popular and rapid in its benefits as well
as rewards. the stock Of the new compan,
has been put at only s. share par value.
ana enough preferred stock paying per
cent dividends will at once be sold to pay
Tor calling public attention everywhere to
a great general benefaction.
The management of the company invite
inquiry and investment. Call on or write
to PILLOW INHALER CO..
81. Corcoran Building. Washington, d. c.
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1898-01-27
WILL SERVE ANOTHER YEAR.
Immediate Resignation of Judge Nc.
C0mas Not Contemplated.

Immediate Resignation of Judge Nc.
COmas Not Contemplated.
1t Is understood that Judge Louis e. Nc
Comas. senator-elect from Maryland. will
continue to occupy his seat on the bench of
the District Supreme Court until about
March l, 1899. Just q few days prior to the
date he will begin his duties as senator.
That IS at least his present intention. An
impression which gained ground that he
means to resign the 1udgeship at the be-
ginning Of the fall term Of the court next
October is therefore incorrect.
Judge McComas presided as usual today
secretary, Mr.. N. Carroll Downs, had his
hands full opening the letters of con-
gratulations which continue to arrive in
large number. The communications ex-
the passage Of time, and are sent by all
manner Of persons from all sections of the
country. VI course, speculation as to the
successor to Judge McComas as a member
OF the District Supreme Court is at this
time naturally very vague
Judge McComas. who Is professor of the
law OF contracts and evidence in the Law
school OF Georgetown University. was last
evening rendered an enthusiastic reception
by the students Of the school J. Morrill,
Chamberlain spoke for the postgraduate
class, Edward d. Smith for the senior ella 50
ana w. F. d. Heron for the junior class.
n~' wSAS 10 the
Suoge upon his election to the United
States Senate.
AS he arose to reply. Judge McComas
was presented with boquet Of American
beauty roses, tied with ribbon of blue and
gray, the university colors. Judge Nc
Comas. among other things, stated that he
expects to remain on the bench of the Dis
trlct supreme Court for another year. The
speaker then addressed the students on the
duties OF American citizens and the dis
tinctions Of party.
The committee appointed by the legisla-
ture OF Maryland to notify Judge McComas
o! his election as senator will call upon
him some time today and perform that
pleasant duty.
Evening star., 1898-01-27
CITY AND DISTRICT.
CENTRAL COMMITTEE FORMED.
fmfnaFy Action Taken by LOca]

Preliminary Action Taken by Local
Citizens Association.
The delegates recently appointed from
several of the citizens associations for the
purpose of organizing a central committee
met last evening at the Office of Mr.. NJ. A.
Bailinger, go 14th street. Mr.. Ballinger
presided and Mr.. E. T. Bates acted as sec
retary. Several hours were spent In con-
sidering the draft of constitution, and, as
finally adopted, 1t provides that each citi-
zens' association in the city shall be en-
titled to three delegates to the central COM
mittee; that no association sending dele
gates shall be bound by the action of the
central committee unless such association
shall formally ratify the action of the COM
mittee: that delegates to the central COM
mittee shall not be so bound unless the
acts of the central committee shall have
been approved by the association by which
they are sent to the central committee;
that the central committee will not act on
any subject affecting territory represented
by any citizens association unless the ac-
tion proposed is in harmony with the pre-
vious action of the association concerned,
and, finally, that the officers Of the COM
mittee shall be q chairman, a vice chair
man, secretary-treasurer and an execu-
tive committee.
The next meeting will be held Wednes-
day. February 16. at the Ebbitt House.
when, 1t Is expected, a permanent organiza-
tion will be effected.
Evening star., 1898-01-27

The committee in charge of the pure
food and drug congress have opened head
quarters at parlor II, National Hotel, and
are engaged in sending out copies of the
call to the various organizations interest
ed In the matter. The governor of every
state and territory has been requested to
appoint ten delegates. and all of the or
ganizations, some fifty in number. that
have promised to be represented have been
notihed, and all Of the other industries in
terested are being written to as rapidly as
possible Every one interested is request
ed TO communicate with Secretary A. ].
Wedderburn at the National and furnish
the names and addresses of the officers of
the organizations entitled to representa-
ton
Evening star., 1898-01-27
Good Templar. Choose Omcer..

AT the regular meeting of Good Will
Lodge, No. Z, l. o. G. T., held in Potomac
Hall. 11th and Maryland avenue south
west. the following officers were elected
Tor the ensuing term: A. w. Campbell,
chief templar: Bette Frame. vice templar;
Geo. E. Sullivan, recording secretary: An
ME X Norris, assistant secretary; Richard
h Campbell, financial secretary; John c.
Daley, treasurer; Frank H. Norris, mar
shal.
Evening star., 1898-01-27
Harmony Lodge Entertainment.

The entertainment given by Harmony
Lodge, No. o. I. o. o. F., at their hall, sth
street southeast, last evening for the bene-
tit Of the lodge fund was a success in every
particular. The committee in charge Sc
cured the services Of the Burnt Cork Club,
consisting of Messrs. ]. W., H. L. and Har-
ry Shackelford. Gaisberg, Yeabower, Nc
Cormick. Hills. Wise. Gessford, Bond, Col
ler. Milt and I've Clark, Graham and Glenn
ents. The club rendered "Parson Green's
Return and Miss Lucy's Lawn Party. %
interspersed with songs by a quartet, phe-
nomenal whistling and limitations, ground
and lofty tumbling and grotesque eccen-
tries. The audience room of the hall was
crowded and the committee was well
pleased at the financial outcome
Evening star., 1898-01-27
The Great Trip of the Season.

One Of the greatest drawing cards for
winter travel in other lands Is a cruise to
the Orient. Each year the cost of these
trips has decreased, until now even persons
Of most moderate circumstances can in
dulge their tastes in this direction. Frank
c. Clark, Ill Broadway, New York, has
arranged for special excursion to the
Orient, which will leave New York Febru-
ary B. The cost. including everything, is
$3.50. Many points of interest will be in
cluded in the itinerary, with seventeen
days in Egypt and Palestine. Frank c.
Clark. III Broadway, N. Y, or E. B. Hay,
1420 New York ave-, Washington, D. c.
Evening star., 1898-01-27
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUsEMENTs TONIGHT.

Academy of Music--"Gayest Manhattan"
Bitou Theater.-High Class Specialties.
Columbia Theater.-Rhea in The En-
press of France"
Grand Opera House-Thos. E. Shea in
1.-THE eMan-o-War's-Man.'
Kernan's Lyceum Theater.-Miaco's City
Club.
Lafayette Square Opera House.-"A
Stranger In New York"
National Theater.-"Never Again."
Willard Hall--Prof. Carpenter, Hypnotist.
Evening star., 1898-01-27

No ''tonics,' ''nervines." "sarsaparinas" q
other medicines required.
Dr. Edison's Pills and Salt are perfectly ha-ms
lees. and strengthen and invigorate all who usq
them. Obesity Salt. u q bottle. Obesity Pnls,
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goods are kept In stock By leading retail drugg1sts
We send free ''How 10 CURE OBESITY, y
with FREE sample boxes Of Dr.. Ddisou's Obesity
Pulls and Salt. Ladies should send for free copS
Of our great special book for women. which teli1
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06pec1al remedies for BIG. FAT MEN.
Free advice about obesity. rupture any othcf
disease from o1r New YORK o. Chicago Medical
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Evening star., 1898-01-27
Mr. Dowell Makes Answer.

In the divorce proceedings instituted re-
Gently by Lola Dowell against James B.
Dowell, the latter, through Attorney Camp
bell Darlington, has filed his answer. Mr..
Dowell alleges desertion on the part
Of his wife. He also declares that
bis wife is not in delicate health, and in
support Of that contention recites that she
Is frequent visitor to a local theater, and
further. the husband alleges. the 26th of
last November she took first prize in the
character of Topsy at a masquerade ball
given by a local pleasure club.
Evening star., 1898-01-27
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Samuel j. Pentz for Glymont and
intermediate landings at $50 am.
Steamer Newport News for Norfolk and
Fortress Monroe at Z pm.
Trains leave 131a street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Arlington hourly from am. to
pm.
Trains leave 131a street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Mount Vernon at $50. 1905, II
am, 12:05, 2:05, 3, and 4:15 pm.
Evening star., 1898-01-27
Marriage From the New Woman,
Standpoint.

The well-known writer and lecturer.
Madam Clara Neymann, will give an ad-
dress on '"The Problems of Marriage from
the Standpoint of the New Woman" to-
night at o'clock in tea room Of Wizards
Hotel. Miss Cuthburt Cooper, the sculptor
and musician. will further delight the au-
dience with songs and recitations. Tickets
will be for sale at door of lecture hall.
The entertainment is under the auspices of
the District of Columbia Woman Suffrage
Association.
Evening star., 1898-01-27
Files . Biil I'm Equity.

bill in equity. asking the court to es-
tabiish and eonstrue the will of the late
William johnson. has been filed by George
W. Field. as executor Of the estate of the
deceased. against Josephine r.. George W..
Theodore E.. William II. and Morris John.
son and Edith B. Stewart and George w.
Johnson as defendants. The solicitors for
the complainant are MILAN & Smith and
Edmund Compton.
Evening star., 1898-01-27

OUTDOOR LIFE and Scott,s
emulsion Of Cod-liver on with
nypophosphites have cured
thousands Of cases Of con-
sumption In the early stages.
When q case ts 20 far ad-
ranced that q cure cannot be
made. even then SCOTS
EMULSION checks the rapid
tty OF the disease, relieves
the pains in the chest, re-
duces the night sweats and
lsaee. 10
Evening star., 1898-01-27
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Department. Call or write. Letters addressed By
ladies to Mrs. DR.. Amy N. Henry. who has charge
Of our womans Department. will be opened and
answered by Mrs. Henry her chief assistant.
Evening star., 1898-01-27
Important Sale,

rmns Walter B. Williams & Co., auction
GERS, sale of an unparalleled consignment
Of Armenian, Indian and Turkish carpets
to be sold to the highest bidder, now on ex-
hibition at 1915 F st-Adyt
Evening star., 1898-01-27
F. F.. v. Playing Cards.

Handsome cards for fifteen cents per
pack. or three packs for forty cents. Ap-
ply to or address George M Bond, D. p.
A, c. and o. Ry., 1921 Pa. ave-Advt.
Evening star., 1898-01-27

Van Derver has returned to the city,
after an absence of three weeks, and con-
tinues her extraordinary readings in Scien-
tific Palmistry at I'LL G st. NV. where
her parlors are hourly thronged with those
eager to secure a reading.
Evening star., 1898-01-27
PABST IS "QUALI1

PABST IS QUALITY" BEER.
It's not question of how cheap, but how
good in brewing Pabst celebrated Milwau-
kee beer. 1t is recognized throughout
America as the standard of malt beverages.
PABST BREWING CO., 703 N. Cap. st.
Evening star., 1898-01-27

Mr.. George Fl. Harries will address the
Mems Guild of st. Luke's Church this
evening in the parish hall. corner 18th and
Madison streets at 8 o'clock. Ris subject
viii be The Work Of the Negro Press"
Evening star., 1898-01-27
Subscribe for Pillow Inhaler stock.

SEND US THE OLD MATTRESSES.
Well remake them they'll be good as
new. Old furniture upholstered and re-
covered See the huge electric sign on our
factory Stumph Bedding Co., 7th and K.
Evening star., 1898-01-27

1909 22d ST., a three-story and cellar
brick dwelling, will sold at auction by
trustees tomorrow afternoon at 4:3O
O'clock.-Adyt
Evening star., 1898-01-27

Money TO lend at and per cent on real
estate Frank 7. Rawlings, 1905 Pa ave-
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1898-01-27

See per cent investment of Pillow In
haler Co.
Evening star., 1898-01-27

Have you seen proposition Of Pillow In
haler Co.?
Evening star., 1898-01-27

c. D. KENNY,
Tea dealer and coffee roaster, has opened
another of his model tea stores, 21st and
Penna. ave. NV.
Evening star., 1898-01-27

Guides Flower Special Tomorrow Only
Dainty lilies Of the valley, soc. doz 1224 f.
advertisement.
Evening star., 1898-01-27
Lecture by Mr.. Harries.

In storing or selling your furniture go
to Sloan's, 14O7 G st.-Advt
Evening star., 1898-01-27
CITY ITEMS.
"DiamOnd,'' in Case, for S1.25.
Watch daily papers for particulars. !
Ifaryey's

Harvey's
is the best place in the world to obtain the
three most delicate dishes of the American
continent, viz: Oysters, Diamond-back Ter
rapin and Canvas-back Duck, also all va
rieties of sea food, and, in fact, any dish
known to gastronomy. 1t
Evening star., 1898-01-27
Fat Folks, Attention.

A complete line of Lorings Obes,
ity Preparations and Flesh-produc-
ing Medicines at. Merits Pharmacy
nth and F.
Evening star., 1898-01-27

A Cough, Cold OF Sore Throat should
not be neglected. Browns Bronchial Tro-
ches are simple remedy and give prompt
relief. 25 cents q box.
Evening star., 1898-01-27

"DinmOnd" VIII he Plentiful in
Washington shortly. Watch daily papers. /
Evening star., 1898-01-27
Con-
sumption.

nrkes the cough sasi'