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Evening star., 1898-10-25
REGULATING OYSTER SALES.
Inspector of Marine Products Makes
Some Suggestions.

1t is the intention of Mr.. Gwynne Harris,
inspector of marine products, to make a
report to the health office during the pres
Quoting the oyster business at the wharf.
Just what recommendations he will make
is not known, but it is understood he will
ask that the men employed on the boats
to shovel oysters be licensed. They are
the men who have it in their power to deal
out the bivalves in the proper quantities
or to give short measure, they elect,
and the inspector thinks they should be
under the control of the proper officials.
These men, as a rule, do not travel on
the boats between the city and the oyster
REDS, but they live here and are regularly
employed during the oyster season. The
man who can sohvel oysters to the best ad-
vantage is the one who is in the greatest
demand, and who commands the better pay.
With these men licensed, the inspector
thinks, the buyers would get better treat
ment.
1t should be against the law, he says for
the oystermen to bring to this city what
are known "cullS" and stock which is
not permitted to be sold in Baltimore and
ether cities. The taking of so many small
oysters from the beds. he thinks, will event
uaily decrease the supply. With the men
VINO shovel oysters licensed and under GER
tain restrictions, says the inspector, there
would not be so many dead oysters and
shells sold
Just now oysters are very plentiful, he
says, ana The prices correSpondingly
low. Good small oysters are selling at
about 90 cents a bushel. while the larger
stock brings from 10 cents to 81. Now that
they are cheap and plentiful there Is no
trouble about the measure, but when they
are scarce and high the complaints of
short measure are made
Evening star., 1898-10-25
Ordered by Commissioners.

The following orders have been issued by
the District Commissioners:
That the southern sidewalk space of Flint
street, Brightwood Park, be filled to such
width as will permit the construction of
a sidewalk; estimated cost, $780, charge
able to appropriation for grading streets
alleys and roads, 1899.
Ihat gravel roadway material be spread
and rolled on Providence Lansing, Hart
fCrd and 10th streets, Brookland; estimated
cost of work, $1o1 chargeable to appro-
prlatlon for improving said Streets 1899
That curb be reset and cement sidewalk
laid under the assessment system in the
north side of c street southeast, between
lst and I'd streets, abutting lots in square
i32; estimated cost, ST. 100. The intention
to do this work has been duly advertised
as required by law.
That alley in square 1876, in rear of lot 8
and adjacent thereto, be adjusted to grade
estimated cost, $50, chargeabe to appro-
priation for repairs to streets, avenues and
alleys, 1899.
That alley in square 533 be repaired; cost
chargeab bic to repairs to streets, avenues
and alleys, 1899.
That an additional 20-inch water main he
laid from 11th and r streets northwest to
the L street pumping station; estimated
cost, s., 400.
Evening star., 1898-10-25
RAILROADS.
PENNsYLyANIA RAILROAD

CT r.,-,,. PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD.
sEa ioN CORNER OF SIXTH AND STREETS.
'''o IN. WEEK DAYS. PITTSBURG EMPRESS.
h hdaiior and Dining Cars Harrisburg TO Pitts
1850 AN. PENNSYLVANIA LIMITED. Pullman
HTprig;D HHerplhg; Dining, Smoking and Observation Cars
9, Isoltg 20 Chicago, Cincinnati. Indianapolis.
G. g.. LOUIS. Cleveland and Toledo. Buffet Parlor
lo;so AN FAST line Pulluau Buaet Parlor
Snr, 20 e, harrisburg. Buffet Parlor Car Harris
$3.50 M CHICAGO AND ST LOUIS EMPRESS.
sleep,pn .Di SHr NJ washington 20 81 Louis and
Louis NashTilIe 1vIs cnc,nnaa af'Smrs amh 70 81
':<9 TN. WESTERN EMPRESS Pullman Sleep.
CeveIan6 20 tn1Ltshurg Chicago; and Harrisburg to
10 Pm. soUTHWESTEilN ENTREES Pullman
nmeeblng Cars Washington Pittsburg aud
ga Harrisburg TO ST. Louis and Cincinnati. Dining
1o;4O Pm. PACIFIC ExPREss.-pullman sleep-
ing Car to Pittsburg
':'c Nm; An for Kane, Car.andaigua Rochester and
lo;SS Snra.N An for for Emira and ReLovo daily except
on SInday' ~ My For Williamsport daily, 3 30 P.M.
; lal9 and Niagara Fails daily. except SAT- saturday, day.
10. AZ iI9 SleeplnS p Car Washington 70 Rochester
GnS faio and and Niagara Falls daily. Pullman Sleeping
FOR rHILADELPiIi2, NEW YoRK AND TifIs TIiIs
400 Pm. "coycREsSaSTIAr EASTI limited d. ,,ur
all all PHrl2; Cars. with Dining Car from Saiti:.
e:oc R re 10 Re'I%r Re at ZOO Gning Carr 500
from Wilmington N, ia:4s 4 All ais. uspg 4sa Bin 4r
ins Car from BaltImorel. $50, 800. aud II 80
So ing Gar rOS rom DinRf %@ins,sn G% sSo t% tS%So
d-lo 10, 800 Dining Car from Raltimorel
o:3o. 1000, and 1:5O PM. For Philadclphia
only, FAST Express, 1850 AM week slays Fx-
press I2:l5 Pm. weekdays, 2:0l and s:4o
For BS BSsto9 e. without change 1850 AN weekdays
For Baltimo. e, 6:2O. 700, 7:50 500 900. 1000
1880. ll;o0 AN, 1918, l2:45. i2:5S. 2:0i
Si5. 800 l4:o0. Limited) 4:26, 1896 $40
6:l5, go. 1870. 1000. 1910, IL :l5 and Ii 80
PM On Sunday 700, 500, 900 t9:O5 lO:5O
1l:oO AN, 12:15, 1:15. 2:O1, 3:l5 $50 400
Limited, A:20, $40, 615, $3.50, 7:20 lO:OO
10:40. and IL 80 PM. '
For Pope,s Greek Line. 1850 AN. and 4:3e PM
week-dhrs SUNDAYS 0:O5 AN
For Annapolis, 200. 800 AN, 1918 and 5.40
IN. daily, except Sunday. Sundays 800
Express for Florida and points on Atlantic Coast
Line, $50 An, BAG PM daily; Richmond
ohly 1927 AN. weekdays: Atlanta Special
VIA Richmond and Seaboard Air Line 4 10 p Nj
daily Accommodation for Quantico, 7:45 A. NJ
daily anu :25 L. M week DAYS
SEASHORE CONNECTIONS
For Atlantic City via Delaware River Bridge. ALL
PM daily. Via Market Street Wharf l0.od
and HOO AN. 12:45 Pm. weekdays IL 80
For Cape May. HOO AN. weekdays. 1850 Pm.
daily. "
Ticket Offices. corner Fifteenth and G Streets
and at the station, Sixth and B Streets where or.
ders can be left for the checking of baggage To
destination from hotels and residences
J. Is. HUTCHINSON j n WOOD
General Manager General Passenger Agent.
Evening star., 1898-10-25

To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
AS the season is now approaching when
the poor and needy will require help
from these who are able to contribute and
we are commanded from Genesis to Reve-
lation to help the poor 1 would suggest a
plan by which a large sum might be COL
lected and continuous supply insured.
viz:
Place a small cast-iron box painted
white with an opening in the side for the
reception of money over or under eacn
letter box In the city, with the three
words Remember the Poor upon it.
There Is a disposition to give small sums
all the time if the opportunity offers and
the above plan, 1t seems to me, would pro-
vide an ever-present opportunity
Children could be taught to put in all
their spare pennies, and from grown peo-
pie larger sums would flow in
The expense of collecting the contribu-
tions placed in the boxes would be small,
and l am sure that should this plan meet
the approval of the Associated Charities.
and 1t should undertake the work the
money to provide the boxes would be con-
tributed. E. F. BROOKS
October %, 1893
Evening star., 1898-10-25
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN
Reception rendered to Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Mil
lard Fisher.
Death of Dennis Hagerty-Funeral of
Julius w. ElIiOtt-COmpiime
Lecture-General News.

large number of the friends and rela-
tives of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Millard Fisher
were present last night at reception ten
dered them by Mr.. and Mrs w. H. Fisher
at No. 301s Cambridge place. The occa-
sion was the return of the young couple,
who were recently married at Spring
field, Ohio. Many valuable bridal pres
ents were displayed. The bride was at
tired in her wedding gown, which consisted
of brocaded moire silk. She carried quite
profusion >of bride roses. The house was
handsomely decorated with cut flowers and
potted plants Among the friends present
from a distance We're Miss Maggie Daniels
of Stanton. Miss: Miss Belle Snyder of Bal
timore and Miss Emma Fisher of Lisbon.
Mr.. Dennis Hagerty. who for many years
had been a resident of this place, died Sun
day at his home. 1711 33d street. after
long Illness The deceased was stricken
with paralysis some time ago. which was
the cause of death. He was fifty-siX years
of age and leaves a widow to mourn his
loss. The funeral will take place from his
late residence tomorrow morning, with
mass of requiem at o O'Clock at Trinity
Church.
Julius W. Elliott, the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
]. w. Elliott of 1884 Valley street. died
Sunday morning. after short illness. The
deceased was only twenty-one years of age.
His death IS regretted by many friends.
o'clock from his parents residence.
The third of the series of complimentary
lectures at Georgetown University will be
given this evening. commencing at o'clock
sharp. in the CASTOR Memorial Hall The
lecture will be by Mr.. James Z. Benedict.
Phi. D., of the Smithsonian Institution, first
naturalist on the L. S. s. Albatross. The
lecture Will be profusely illustrated by
large number of stereopticon views. The
lecture will be preceded and followed by a
program rendered by the Glee and Mando-
lin Clubs of the institution The musical
program will consist of the following:
Night" Bacne, Glee Club; Spring Song"
Mendelssohn, mandolin quartet; alice,
Where Art Thou?' arranged by Shattuck,
vocal quartet: medley, compiled for the oc
casion. mandolin quartet; "Onward,' Gel
bel. Glee Club.
Sarah Bell, a seven-year-old colored girl,
while attempting to cross the tracks of the
Capital Traction Company on NJ street near
33d street yesterday afternoon, shortly be-
fore ) o'clock, ran into car $50, James
Bean, conductor. and James Clark, motor
man. The girl was thrown to the ground,
but was not seriously injured. The patrol
wagon of the seventh precinct conveyed
her to Georgetown University Hospital. 1t
is said no blame is attached to the railroad
employees. The parents of the child live al
No. Dyers alley.
Mr.. Joseph Hegarty of 36th street is seri-
ously i'll of typhoid fever.
Major Sylvester will inspect the police of
the Georgetown precinct tomorrow evening
at o'clock The inspection will partly be
held in front of the station, while the
marching will be on 3Jth street.
Evening star., 1898-10-25
OFFICIAL NOTICE SERVED,
Acting Commissioner Says Tax Gel
tIhCnteN Must Rear Stamn.

tffcates Must Bear Stamp.
The District Commissioners have been in
formed by Mr.. G. w. Wilson, acting COM
missioner of internal revenue, that tax GER
ti1cates issued by the District must bear a
1o-cent internal revenue stamp. This ac-
uon was previously indicated in an inter-
view with Mr.. Wilson, published in The
Star.
In letter to the Commissioners Mr.. Will
son says:
information has reached this office
through the public press that certificates
OF the assessor and the collector of taxes
LOT the District of Columbia as to the con-
altlon or taxes on any piece Of real estate
IN tne District, and which they are required
by law to issue to any person interested,
are being issued to private parties without
1he lucent stamp required by the act of
June IS, 1898
IL this information is correct 1 request
that you instruct the officer issuing the
certlhcates to inform the applicants there
1or that they cannot lawfully be issued
without lo-cent stamp affixed thereto and
Cancelled according to the provisions of
schedule A of the war revenue law"
Evening star., 1898-10-25
Warned and Eincd.

I'm guilty, but 1 want to make a state
ment," said Charles Crawford, colored
when arraigned in Judge Scott's court this
morning for fast driving on Pennsylvania
avenue southeast.
He drove from 4th to I'd street at the
rate of about twelve miles an hour" was
Policeman Mason's report.
Did you warn him?" the court inquired
Il couldn't get near enough to him for
that" the officer answered.
Crawford admitted that the horse was
going fast, but said it was not his fault.
THE animal he said, had been in the
stable for several days and he was little
lively when l took him out"
Crawford was advised to be more care
full in the future. The court fined him 81
and he will serve six days on the farm il
he fails to pay.
Evening star., 1898-10-25

To the Editor of The Evening Star:


1 have noticed your recent articles in re-
gard to the opening Of the Congressional
Library in the evening and desire to call
attention to what is a serious fault in the
matter of furnishing the reading desks in
the rotunda, viz: That the chairs are so
hard that 1t is impossible to sit in them
without serious discomfort after a couple of
hours. l have recently come from some
distance to consult the books in the library
in connection with the preparation of an
article on subject in which this library is
peculiarly rich, and had intended to prose
cute my researches during the hours in the
evening when the reading room was open
but have found that it was impossible to
stay even during the hours of daylight ow-
ing to the uncomfortable chairs provided
Surely II these treasures are to be available
for actual use provision should be made for
the comfort of the users To say that too
comfortable chairs would attract loafers in
stead of readers is no answer. Proper su-
pervisiOn could regulate this Let more
comfortable chairs be provided or at least
strong leather cushions for these puritan
zeal chairs. N q p
October % 1898
Evening star., 1898-10-25
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Charles Manchester for Mount
Vernon and Marshall Hall at 10 am. and
2:;|O pm.
Steamer Norfolk for Norfolk and Fort
reSs Monroe a $50 pm.
Steamer Wakefield for Colonial Beach and
river landings : a.
Steamer Estelle Randall for Glymont and
intermediate points at $50 a.
Trains leave 1872 street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Arlington hourly from a. m to
pm.
Trains leave 1872 street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Mount Vernon hourly from 10
am. to 3 pm.
Cars leave Aqueduct bridge for Arlington
and Fort Myer every half hour from $40
am. to $40 pm.
Cars leave Aqueduct bridge every hour
for Falls Church.
Evening star., 1898-10-25
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Acaderny-"The Prisoner of Zenda.''
Columbia Theater-Byrne Brothers in
Going to the Races
Grand Opera House-"The Finish of Mr.
Fresh"
Kernan's Lyceum Theater-Rice and Bar
tons Big Gayety-
Lafayette Square-Jefferson De Angels in
THE Jolly Musketeer.'
National Theater-Della Fox in The Lit
tie Host.
Ohio avenue and 18th street-BattIe of
Gettysburg.
Metzerott Hall-The Wargraph Exhibi-
tiOn.
Evening star., 1898-10-25
DIR. r.. c. Flower of Boston to Visit
Virginia.

There is no physician in the United States
so well and favorably known as DIR. r. c.
Flower, and his wonderful cures are so
numerous and frequent as to convince the
most skeptical. and his ability to correctly
diagnose the patients disease without ask
ing him question fully accounts for his
great success in healing the sick Dr.
Flower will be at the following places on
dates given: Alexandria Hotel FIeischman.
Wednesday, October 26; Lynchburg Nor
well-Arlington Hotel. Friday. October Is;
Richmond. the Jefferson, Monday and Tues
day, October 81 and November 1. This will
be an excellent opportunity to consult this
famous specialist near home.-Adyt
Evening star., 1898-10-25
Cam mack Tent Meets.

A meeting of CanImack Tent, No 5G, In
dependent Order of Rechabites, was held
Saturday evening last. Chief Ruler DIR. ].
T. Hensley presided and conducted the ad-
mission of one candidate.
W. 7. Raley, the representative to the
High Tent session held in Pittsburg, sub
mitted his report showing the legislation
enacted by that body. Much interest was
attached to the report by the members.
Under the good OF the order remarks
were made by number of members and
visitors.
Evening star., 1898-10-25
w. c. Il, L, Day of Prayer

The Woman's Christian Temperance
Union will hold a meeting in Wesley Chapel
corner 9th and F streets, tomorrow from
10 am to pm. The special object is
prayer for the success of the national con-
Vention, which meets in St Paul in No
vember Interesting reports of the years
work will be given by the District superin-
tendents. Mrs. Clinton Smith, the new
District president, will preside
Evening star., 1898-10-25
CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO RAILWAY

CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO RAILWAY
THROUGH The GRAMDEST SCENERY OF
ELECTRIC LIGHTED, STEAM HEATED.
ALL MEALS SERVED IN DINING CARS
STATION, SIXTH A. SB STREETS
Schedule in eft Sept. i, 1898.
go Pm. DAlLI-Cine nnat and St. Louis Spe-
cial Solid train fer Cincinnati Pullman Sleepers
to Cincinnati. Lexington, Louisville, Indiana polls
and St Lnui, without change. Connects at Cow
ington, Va for Virginia Hot Springs daily. PsrIor
Cars Cincinnati to Chicago.
i1:1O PM DAILY-F. +. V. Limited-Solid train
for Cincinnati. Pullman Sleepers Cincinnati
Ley ipgton and Louisville without change. PuIlws n
Compartment Sleeping Car to Virginia Hot Springs
without change, daily except Sunday. UiIserya.
tion car Hinton 10 Cincinnati Connection daily
Sleepers Cincinnati 10 Chicago and ST. Louis.
10 M. DAILY-For Gordonsyille, Charlottes-
vile, Staunton, and for Richmond daily. except
Sunday.
1851 A.M.-Daily except Sunday.-Parlor car
Washington to Richmond. and Richmond TO Old
Point. Arrive Richmond. 2:45 p.m.-Old Point
$50 pm. Transfer at Richmond.
Reservation and tickets at Chesapeake and Obi,
Offices. o13 and 1921 Pennsylyania avenue and at
the station. b. W. FULLER,
au1S-S0d General Passenger Agent.
Evening star., 1898-10-25
Trees for purkinr

Mr.. j. B. Kinnear of Takoma Park re-
Gently called the attention of the District
Commissioners to the necessity of planting
trees on various streets in the park The
Commissioners have informed Mr.. Kinnear
that they do not consider It advisable to
undertake the planting of trees in Takoma
Park until the vacant tree spaces in the
city are filled and appropriations largely
increased The Commissioners state that
the 5000 trees on the streets of the city
cannot even be properly cared for with
the sums now annually appropriated
Evening star., 1898-10-25
Subject of Biology.

Mr.. James E. Benedict, first naturalist of
the fishing commission vessel Albatross,
Will this evening deliver the third of the
weekly lectures of the series of six on popu-
lar subjects of biology by the faculty of
the biological department Of GEORGETOWN
University The lecture will be delivered
in CASTOR Hall, and Will be Illustrated by
stereopticon views. Music by the Glee and
Mandolin Club.
Evening star., 1898-10-25
Wants Quickly EilIe,l

AT this season, when so many are seek
ing situations, and. on the other hand. so
many seeking employees. it is of interest
to know that advertisements under the
classificatlons Wanted Help and Wanted
Situations are inserted in The Star at a
charge of 10 cents for fifteen words
Evening star., 1898-10-25
Turkish Rugs at Auction.

The sale Of the rich and beautiful collec-
ton OF Oriental Rugs and Carpets opens at
Sloan :, 14Uf q street, tomorrow at il am
ana pm The collection is unusually fine
and should command the attention Of COL
IectorS and connoisseGrs. Catalogues and
seats prOvided.-AdXt.
Evening star., 1898-10-25
steamer George Leary Sold.

The steamer George Leary was sold yes
terday, by order of the court, at public
auction. Duncanson Bros, auctioneers,
knocked the property down to Mr. John
Rooney of Baltimore for $1,475. The sale
must be confirmed by the court. 1t Is
stated to be the intention of the purchaser
to break up the boat ard sell the material
Evening star., 1898-10-25

Walter Carroll. colored, indicted for
housebreaking at the residence of Eugene
F. Arnold, has been convicted in Criminal
Court No. /. The chief evidence against
the defendant was the production of a let
ter addressed to Walter Carroll, which was
found at Arnolds house and which had
evidently been dropped by the burglar.
Evening star., 1898-10-25
To Cancel Dedication

bill In equity, asking the cancellation of
the dedication of strip of land two feet
wide. extending from the front to rear of
lot T. block o, Washington Heights, has
been MED by Thomas Q. Selfridge, jr. The
Commissioners of the District of Columbia
are named as executors. Mr.. Selfridge de-
clares that the dedication was the outcome
of mistake and he wishes to correct the
same
Evening star., 1898-10-25

BY her will, which has been filed for
probate, the late Bertha Schwartz be-
queathed her estate to Mrs. Bertha Eliza
beth Hail. George Edward Schwartz and
Sophronie Schwartz. The will was dra gn
and signed in 1SS5
Evening star., 1898-10-25
$500 To Philadelphia and Re- s4.oo

turn via Pennsylvania Railroad.
Account of the Peace Jubilee, excursion
tickets will be on sale October "A to p,
good to return until Oct 81, at rate of 81.
advertisement
Evening star., 1898-10-25
Additional Inventory Filed.

In connection with the estate of the late
Anthony Pollok, an additional inventory
has been filed in the Probate Court, showing
the personal property of the deceased TO
be work $24, 1875.
Evening star., 1898-10-25
Three Years in Penitentiary.

Arthur Welch, colored, was convicted yes
terday in Criminal Court No. of second Of
fense. petit larceny. He was sentenced by
Chief Justice Bingham to three years IN
the Ohio penitentiary. Welch's offense COLI
sisted of the theft of pistol from Robert
Disney.
Evening star., 1898-10-25
All Washington an Audie,c.
TO Helm the pnnr

The Stars Wanted Help and Situations
| columns are carefully read by thousands
| daily. Fifteen cents pays for fifteen words
Evening star., 1898-10-25
Price Not a Criterion of Qun1ity.

Some sell as low do and some ad-
vertise butter for less-but what kind of
butter? Be safe Jas. F. Oyster, cor 9th
and Pa. ave. and all markets.-Advt.
Evening star., 1898-10-25
Situations Secured.

Many situations are secured through the
want advertisements in The Star. The cost
is but trifiing. Fifteen cents pays for fifteen
words.
Evening star., 1898-10-25

Money 10 lend at and per cent on real
estate. Frank T. Rawlings, 1905 Pa. ave
Advertisement
Evening star., 1898-10-25
Chean PnhI3city
Convicted of Housebreakinx.

For fifteen cents you can let every one in
Washington know by Star want ad. that
| you want a situation want a cook
Evening star., 1898-10-25

BY ALL MEANS, DRINK "PABST."
Americas best-known beer. Americas fin
est beer And this country's best is the
best in the world Try "Pabst" Beer and
see how good it is Write or phone 213 for
Evening star., 1898-10-25
WASHINGTON. ,ALEXANpRIA AND Mt. vER-

FROM STATION. ish STREET AND PA AVE
IN EFFECT NOVEMBER IA 1887
For Alexandria. week days. $3.50. 1905 7:35 ex.,
500. S:35. s:59 1000. IL 200, IL AS An; I2:O5
ex:: 1920. l:16. LAS. 2:o5 ex.. 2:4o. 500 cx..
:2s. s5e e1. @;l5 e1: & $3.50, sos; $40 e1 $40.
II SO Pm
1I:I5 AN; 1900 noon, 12:45. 80 2:l5, 800
s:45 40 e:lb. 600. e:45. 1880. s:lb. 300. 1000.
For Mt. Vernon week days $50. 500, 1000.
II 100 An; 1905 1:l5. 2;o5 500. 800. ZOO.
e:o0 Pm.
For Mt. Vernon. Sundays. I:45. 9:45 AM; 1900
noon 2:15. 3:45. e:45. $500 PM
500. $3.50 1000 HOO AM: 12:05, 1920, I;iS'
2:ob. 800. 8:25. 4:15. 5:2O- 8:o5, 7:oe 500 PV.
7:45. SAB. GAS. 1880. 11:16 AM; 1900 noon
12:45 30. 2l5. $500. S:z5. 4:30 5:15. 0:OO GAS
7:9O, S:1b Pm.
sRuns to Payne station only Parcels carried or
all traits. Baggage checked. iyIS
Evening star., 1898-10-25
sI.OO Philadelphia and Return vim IL

and o., account OF Peace Jubilee Tick
ets soId Oct "A to n, good for return until
october 81 Take Blue Line Flyers.-Adyt