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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-13
THE METHODIST HOME
Board Of Managers Will Work for a
New Building.
Annual Meeting of the Body Develops
Much Interest-Re-EIectiOn OF
the Old Officers,

The lecture room of Foundry Church was
the assembling place of large number of
women prominent and eager in work look
ing to the progress and advancement Of
the Methodist Church, and particularly
active in behalf Of its local institutions.
The occasion was the annual meeting of
the board of managers Of the Methodist
Home. and while many matters Of i'm
portance were transacted. including the
election of officers for the ensuing year,
there was feeling and determination prev
alent that new building for the home
should be provided for at an early period
and it was with this end in view that the
gathering separated.
The chair was occupied by the president,
Mrs. D. B. Street, with Mrs. J. c. Tasker
secretry. The report of Mrs w. G. Mellow
ell, corresponding secretary, reviewed the
work OF the past year, which was very
satisfactory. The ministry. laity and the
young people of the Epworth League had
been very jealous in behalf of the home
and great interest had been shown in it by
the Methodist Church South.
Mrs. Mcdowell dwelt upon the necessity
for new building. stating that the pres
ent accommodations were not sufficient for
the numerous applicants for admission,
which was particularly unfortunate when
those seeking it's relief the aged and
infirm. Miss Bessie Miller had succeeded
year and made a highly satisfactory Of
fetal.
The treasurer, Mrs. T. G. Smith, re-
ported receipts during the year amounting
to $2,1S1.S6
Several members spoke of the urgency of
interesting ali Methodists more deeply in
the Home and it was agreed that individ-
ual as well as collective, efforts should be
made to this end.
The election of the board of managers
for next year was then proceeded with.
Mrs. Latham, chairman of the nominating
committee, read out the names of ten mem
bers, including the wife of the minister in
charge, from each Of the larger Methodist
churches and smaller representations from
the others, and the selections were ratified
unanimously.
The election of officers followed, the
names being presented by the nominating
committee and voted on collectively. The
result was follows. all the officers be-
ing reelected except Vice Presidents En-
cry, Wright and Buzzee, who are new Off
cials:
President, Mrs. D. B. Street; vice presi-
dents, Mrs. A. E. Evans, Mrs. E. ]. Har-
per. Mrs. L. B. Wilson. Mrs. 8. NJ. Hart
sock, Mrs. ]. E. Tally. Mrs. M. G. Emery,
Mrs. J. r. Wright and Mrs. S. V. Buzz
zee; treasurer. Mrs. 7. c. Smith secretary.
Mrs. ]. c. Tasker; corresponding secre-
tary, Mrs. w. G. Mcdowell.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-13
ALLOWED TO ARMY OFFICERS.
Controller Tracewell Decides Tha
ParlOr Cars Can BE Used.

Controller Tracewell Decides That
ParlOr Cars Can Be Used.
Controller Tracewell of the Treasury to-
day rendered decision of much interest to
army officers. The decision reverses a re-
cent ruling of the auditor for the Treasury
Department disallowing an account of Maj
w. S. Stanton, light house engineer, for
parlor-car fare.
The auditor reported to Controller Trace
well as follows: Il have decided that pay
ment made by Major w. S. Stanton. light
house engineer of the 10th district, for par
lor-car fare and which is included in a
voucher for mileage and transportation in
his account for the first quarter, 1885,
amounting to the sum of $l.5O, was an I'M
proper expenditure by such dsbursing Of
tctr, and that the same should be disal-
lowed in his accounts.
Your attention is respectfully invited to
the army act approved March 10. 1896,
for Mileage to Officers Travelling Without
Troops, 1884,, which states that hereafter
the maximum sum to be allowed and paid
to any officer of the army shall be four
cents per mile, -" and, in addition there
to, the cost of the TRANSPORTATION actually
paid by the officer exclusive of parlor-car
Sleeping-car fare
Mr.. Tracewell holds that as the restrictive
clause exclusive of parlor-car and sleep
ing-car fare" was not attached to the APP
preparation for 1898, officers of the army
travelling without troops are entitled to
have their accounts paid. The omission of
the restrictive clause in 1898 is clear, and
the intent of Congress must be construed
by the words of the act
Il can see no reason for the presumption
that Congress intended that the restric-
ton contained in the provisos to the appro-
priations for mileage to officers of the army
for 1897 and for prior fiscal years should
continue in force beyond those years and
be applied to the appropriation for the
transportation of officers of the army for
1898. The fact that such restriction was
embodied in provisos to other appropria-
lions in prior years does not appear to me
trary l think the absence of the restriction
from the later appropriation manifests be-
yond doubt the intention Of Congress to
dispenSe with IT -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-13
THE PIGEON NUISANCE.
Probable That Commissioner Wi
Adopt Remedial Regulation.

Adopt Remedial Regulation.
1t is probable that during the next few
weeks the Commissioners will be asked to
adopt a police regulation concerning the
keeping of pigeons within the city limits.
The adoption Of such. a regulation, the po-
lice think, is necessary because Of the num-
Der of complaints that have been received.
For the same reason, Maj. Moore in his
last annual report, spoke of what he term
ed the pigeon nuisance.
There is no law existing or in prospect
whereby the citizen may be protected from
the annoyance caused by pigeons alighting
upon residence property or other improve
ment which might be despoiled by their
temporary occupancy" said the major, in
his report. 1T is called to mind that sew
eral elegant residences, put up at great ex-
pense, with delicate ornamentation, have
suffered from this nuisance. To destroy
the pigeons would subject to fine those who
discharged firearms for that purpose, and
the owner Of the birds might recover dam
ages for their loss. The Police Court has
held that pigeon is not fowl and there
fore the existing police regulations cannot
be made to apply to this condition of things.
The law empowering the Commissioners to
make needful regulations might be so
amended as to authorize regulation COW
ering this evil"
most of these pigeon complaints are made
in the spring, when the birds are permitted
to leave their winter quarters. Then, too,
the owners of houses are at work doing
their spring painting and cleaning, and
much of this work Is ruined. Some COM
plants Of this kind have already been re-
ceived by the police, but the officers have
to inform those complaining that there is
no law to protect them.
1t is suggested by the police department.
as we'll as by the numerous victims Of the
pigeons that the Commissioners will con-
slider the advisability of making such a
regulation before the opening Of spring.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-13
MIR. FAIRCHILD EXPLAINS.
The EX-Secretary Speaks in Behalf of
the Monetary Commission Bill.

The hearing Of the monetary commission
in behalf of its bill fer currency reform
was resumed before the banking and cur
rency committee of the House today. Mr..
L. j. Bush of Alabama, who was heard yes
to-day, gave an additional explanation. He
urged the ease of redemption under tie
plan Of the commission. There might be
difficulties in immediate redemption at the
points Of issue, but this would be overcome
by the process of redemption constantly
going on throughout the country. Mr.
Bush also made the point that while his
friends might not succeed in having this
entire bill enacted as a law, yet they at
least desired that its essential features of
relief would be incorporated into a meas
ure of financial reform.
The examination of eX-Secretary Fair
child, which was suspended to allow Mr..
Bush to submit his statement, was then re-
sumed.
Mr.. Cox of Tennessee propounded a Sc
ries of questions to Mr.. Fairchild. Techni-
cally he agreed with Mr.. Cox that the sill
certifc ateS were simply warehouse GER
tificates, but practically they were used in
discriminatory and fulfilled all the func-
tionS of any other class of money Under
the commissions plan. the eX-Secretary
said, the banks could redeem notes in any
lawful money. NJ -
Mr. Cox, would there be any way of COM
pelliEg the bank to pay gold?"
NO." replied Mr.. Fairchild, who pro-
ceeded to explain, however. that the silver
obtained from the bank could be exchanged
at the treasury for gold. The ex-Secretary
said that the commission had discussed the
advisability of compelling gold redemption
by the banks, but the objection was that
gold redemption by banks would imme-
diately place a greater burden on the treas
ury by discriminating against class of
government legal tender money. Under
this plan the only method for the banks to
obtain gold. Mr Fafrchild said, would be
by the presentation of silver. The green
backs would be out of existence. So that
if the outstanding silver did not euifice to
procure enough gold from the treasury for
the redemption of its notes, the banks
would be compelled to procure gold else
where. He denied that the government
could be forced to redeem indirectly all the
bank notes in gold. The governments gold
redemption would be limited to the out
standing silver and other subsidiary coin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-13

that the Insurgents lost 300 men killed and
the Spaniards are said to have lost 40 mon
killed or wounded. No further details have
yet been received
general, Gen. Pitzhugh Lee, recently ques-
toned colonel Of volunteers as to what
political party Che belonged to. and the
officer Is reported to have replied that he
afterward reformist Thinking that au-
tonomy would save Cuba for Spain, he
became an autbnomlst. Questioned as to
what ne thought about autonomy the vol
worse than anything" Asked what he
was now, the effcet replied: IA Yankee.
On account OF the concentration Of the
insurgent forces a few leagues distant
from Havana, Gen. Valdarama left here
yesterday with 500 troops to engage the
enemy.
AS several chiefs Of Spanish columns have
burned farms and cane fields and have
shot prisoners of war, including sick and
wounded men. General Blanco has issued
new decree prohibiting the destruction of
all kinds OF property and forbidding the
sheoting OF prisoners who are sick or
wounded. The latter, in future, must be
well cared for and sent to the military hos
pitfalls.
Arms fer Planters.
The captain general has also issued de-
crees supplying the planters and farmers,
Tor their defense. with the rifles which be-
lorged to the invaded soldiers sent back
to Spain.
The corresp ondcnt Of The Evening Star
OF washington, D. c., Charles NJ. Pepper,
gave !SS to the Guines authorities for dis
trlbution among the concentrates.
General Mach has been transferred to
santiago de Cuba for having as chief of
a column of troops ordered the shooting
of prisoners of war.
Eight important political prisoners from
ssnto Domingo are expected here shortly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-13
The North VIII Contest.

Hearing was continued today before Judge
Cole, in Circuit Court No. l, of the contest
ed will case involving the estate Of the late
Anna North. number of witnesses tes-
titled as to their opinion of the ability of
the deceased to transact business and look
after her interests.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-13
senator Stewards Dog.

Senator Stewards white bulldog strayed
from its masters home Monday, and was
afterward seen in the custody of young
coiored man. Last night the police were
asked to find the animal, and this morning
1t was recovered by Policeman Belts, who
found 1t in charge of a colored boy The
boy said he was on his way to the sena-
tors house with It
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ST Gowns for &c.

Is styles, Of superior cambria and muslns, with
lace and embroidery trimmings, guaranteed to
withstand washing
GySee the Cambria Gown-style No. 14-Empire
effect, with yoke of lace insertions and tucks,
lawn rerers. neck and sleeves with lawn rufIles,
trimmed with Point de Paris lace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-13

DIR. William 8. Roose, who. as stated in
yesterdays Star, was charged with the I'M
lawful use of the United States mails. was
today held by Prosecutor Mullowny in
bond for his appearance in court Monday
next
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-13
RECOMMENDATIONS PITIFUL STATE
HumOrs of Clashes Between Insur
gents ind SpnMish Traans


HAVANA, via Key West, Fla, January
L delayed In transmission).-La Discussion
prints an energetic editorial calling atten-
uon 10 the pitiful state of the reconcen-
trados at the city headquarters and to the
absolute necessity for promptly saving
them from imminent DEATH
The insurgents of Pinar del Rio have de-
stroyed 100000 tobacco plants, the property
OF the mayor Of Artemisa.
In the district of Camajuani province of
Santa Clara, the insurgents have destroyed
10000 tobacco plants and have burned
about 1000 tons of cane.
At the central plantation Of Narciso the
insurgents surprised the laborers undressed
them entirely and made prisoners of sew
eral irregulars. They also carried off about
100 oxen.
AT Matanzas yesterday seventy-one per-
sons died, of whom twenty-five were
starved to death.
In Holguin, town of 5000 inhabitants.
last year, 1,26S persons died, many of them
losing their lives through starvation
From Santiago de Cuba and Guantanamo
hundreds OF men have Joined the insurgents
from the undefended towns The Insurgents
are obliging all men to join them
Losses of the Insurgents.
During the last ten days in various
skirmishes the insurgents, according IN
Spanish reports, lost eighty-seven men
killed, while the troops captured ten pris-
oners and forty-eight rifles. In addition
ninety-seven insurgents surrendered. The
troops in these skirmishes lost twenty
three privates killed and had six officers
and sixty-eight privates wounded
The insurgents have burned about 1.5OO
tons of cane on the plantation of Toledo
near Havana.
The captain general of Porto Rico re-
signed because he considered autonomy to
be disastrous to Spanish sovereignty.
Gen. Pando, from Santiago de Cuba, goes
to Mazanillo. He was unable during his
visit to Neuvitas. Puerto Principe and
Gibara, to influence any insurgent leader
to receive propositions for peace or look
Ing to the acceptance of autonomy
One hundred and eighty-fve persons who
had been exiled to the Island Of Pines and
supposed to be conspirators have been re-
leased. but they are really men of bad
character and "nanigos.'
The insurgents surprised forty railroad
repairers near Sante Domingo and un-
dressed them.
RumOr of a Battle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-13
Jailed and Fined.

Rufus Butler, who was yesterday con-
victed before Judge Scott of allowing a
crap game to be conducted on his prem
ises, was today sent to jail for ten days
and fined SO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-13
&c
for ST Umdergarrmemts.

ST the Paas Royals specially The endeavor
made give the best price Twenty
brought For several have been enabled truth
fully claim the buying and selling of ST Undergaents than
three other establishments Washington We know this
manufacturers
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Memorial to DIR. Edison.

The regular meeting of the District of
Columbia Woman Suffrage Association will
be held this evening at the Riggs Hotel,
corner of G and 18th streets, at 7:3O O'Clock
Memorial to DR.. Susan A. Edison will be fol-
lowed by a paper on THE Danger of Secret
Influence" by Miss Catherine Garst.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-13
SIC for amy Csc Umdergarnmemt.

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astw the Opning"w hak Of
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Facial Massage.

Mrs. Secher treats the Face scien-
tidcally-thus her success and in
doreement by leading physicians
and society's elite.
Private Parlor. 1000. .Falais Royal
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ST Skirts for 6zc.

II styles. Perhaps the prettiest is style No.
0, of best muslin, with cambria founce, having
four-nch ruffie Of fine embroidery. Note the
French band and dust ruffle.
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41c for amy soc Enlargement.

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Rumor of q battle.

At the moment this dispatch Is filed it Is
reported that an important engagement has
taken place between the Spaniards an6
the insurgents under Gen. Rabi, in the dis
trict Of Manzanillo. 1t Il further reported
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ST Corset Covers, &c.

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Want" ads. in The Star pay because they
bring answers.
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! 25c. Carlsbad Cups and
G SaucerS ...............IO c. 4
4 Table No. 2.
: S24o English Decorated
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Match Sets ait ''Opening'' Price!

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ATTENTION, LADIES!

Handsomest Stock Of Millinery in TIE City
and LowsstEPrces.
Misses Church & Meredith, sue
csssors TO Miss Kate Harper, ex-
tends to the ladies' of Butler aud
Bates county an invitation to call
and inspect their handsome line OF
millinery. New style hats, bonnets
and trimmings. They have added
to the splendid lire carried by Miss
Harper, and you will find in their
store just what you want. Miss
Thomas, trimmer for the firm, is not
excelled in her line Of work and you
can depend that you Will be fitted
out in the latest style if you buy
from this firm. Call and see the
new trimmers
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-05-19

Omaha, Neb., May I3--The pro-
test Of the live stock interests IF the
west sgainst the decision of tie
Transmississippi Exposition officials
not to offer cash prizes for stock ex
hibits has been effective At a spe-
cial meeting Of the exposition direc
tors it was unanimously decided TO
offer cash prizes amounting TO $50.
900 il place Of medals IN the live
stock department
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-05-19

J. E. Leonard, a prominent and
prosperous farmer of Charlotte, fav
ored rs with pleasant call and
renewal.
Labor Commissioner Rozelle, who
is the chairman of the populist state
central committee, says he is in pos
session of indisputable evidence that
the middle Of the road leaders Of
the populists Of the state are in the
pay of the republicans, and are do
ing everything in their power to
prevent populists from cooperating
with the democrats in the coming
campaign. Mr.. Rozelle is better
acquainted with the tactics of such
men as j. Weller Long, George
Dsmaree ct al, than any other man
In the state and when our chairman
goes after the boodlers the fur will
fly. Rozelle has his enemies it is
true, but he has been tireless in
his efforts to unite the silver forces
of the state against Hannaism.-
Brookfeld Union.
Tie commencement exercises will
be held at the Opera House this
evening and to morrow evening, May
10 and 20. An interesting program
will be given each night. The gradu-
ating class consists of twenty six
members. A small admission fee
will be charged for the purpose of
defraying expenses, and the surplus
goes to the library fund. In fact
this is the only means adopted by
the board, so far, of providing for
that fund. The house should be
crowded each night. The following
are the graduates: Nellie Austin,
Carrie Andrews, Bittie Colyer, Edna
Doane, Wesley Denton, Walter by
att, Katie Kelley, Harry Lindsay,
Linnie McCurdy, Orie Newsom,
Matte Rsdford, Pearl Smith. Bev-
erly Vaughn, Prude Adams, Fannie
Brooks, Cora Drysdals, Geo. Duncan,
Sam Fulkerson. Jessie Heinlsin,
Nellie Kinney, Ethel Lowrey, Ray
William Nix, Maggie Rob
ords, Robert Smith and Emma
Whitsett.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-05-19

Saturday three negro tramps, "a
man and two women passed through
here going north. When they got
out to Henry Dickbreder's, the two
women thought it was about time to
steal something, so they effected an
entrance to his house, smoke house
and cellar, stealing meat, canned
fruits, etc
Relatives of the family who live
near by noticed the narauders, and
chased them of. Later warrants
were issued, and Constable Leech
caught them about l mile this side
of Appleton City and brought them
back and lodged them in the cooler.
Acting Prosecuting Attorney Tas-
well LaFollett came down Tuesday
and the trio were arraigned on the
charge of petty larceny. After sew
eral witnesses had been examined
the Court fined the women SO or
ten days in the county jail.
It was shown by the evidence that
the man did not enter the premises,
but waited on the railroad about a
half mile distant, hence he was dis
chsrged.-Rockville Reflex.