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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-19
THE DISTRICT GRATEFUL.
Thanks to Mr.. Carnegie for His Mu-
nfficent Donation.


On behalf of the people of the District
the Commissioners have transmitted to Mr..
Andrew Carnegie the following resolution
adopted by them:
1T having been reported to the Commits
sioners, through Mr.. B. H. Warner, that
Mr.. Andrew Carnegie had offered to con-
tribute $250,000 to erect in the city of
Washington an appropriate building for the
use of the Washington pubic library, the
Commissioners of the District of Columbia
direct that there be recorded an expression
of their sincere gratitude and that of the
entire people of the District of Columbia
to Mr.. Carnegie for his munificent contri-
button to the cause of popular education,
and that a copy of this order be transmit
ted to Mr.. Carnegie
In transmitting a copy of the resolution
adopted by them the Commissioners wrote
Mr.. Carnegie follows:
The Commissioners of the District If
Columbia have the honor to transmit here
with a copy of a resolution made by them
expressive of the appreciation, which is
shared by this entire community, of your
liberal offer to erect in the city of Wash
ington building for the accommodation of
the Washington public library.
They are confident that. when the struc-
ture shall have been completed, it will con-
stltute a permanent adornment to the ma
tional capital and a contribution to the
cause of popular education which will as
sure for your name reverent regard of
present and coming generations
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-19
GUARD AGAINST SMALLPOX.
commissioners Suggest Measures to
Prevent Spread of Disease.

Prevent Spread of Disease.
Fearing an introduction of smallpox into
the District from Alexandria and Norfolk,
or both, the District Commissioners have
addressed the following letter to General
Walter Wyman, in charge of the marine
hospital service:
THE Commissioners are officially ad-
vised that there are at present ten cases
Of smallpox In Alexandria, and that it
is prevalent in Norfolk 1t is suggested
that an inspection of passengers as they
go aboard steamers and trains, with
view to excluding any who may be in
fected would be of material assistance
In preventing the spread of the disease
to this place, and the Commissioners hope
that you may find it possible to take
prompt action in the matter
1t is understood that General Wyman
mas inspectors at both Alexandria and Nor
folk, who make daily inspections of and
keep a strict watch on passengers leaving
by rail and water. The mayors of the
two cities have been communicated with
by General Wyman, and they have prom
lsed tc cooperate with him. 1t is said a
house-to-house inspection will be made; all
suspicious cases will be segregated; houses
containing smallpox patients will be iso-
iated, and as further precaution there
Will be instituted a general vaccination of
the residents of these two cities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-19

Report of commissioners on House
Bill 1887.

Reporting to Representative Babcock
chairman of the House District committee
ON House bill 1857 for the extension of S
and Decatur streets, the District Commits
siOners express the belief that the proposed
measure is defective. In this connection
they refer to an opinion Of their attorney
on the bill, which is as follows:
Il think it would be better to authorize
you to condemn the right of way for the
proposed streets under chapter NJ of the
Revised Statues. Congress, by I. clause il
the District appropriation bill of August I,
loJi, has apparently indicated its prefer
ence Tor proceedings, IN highway cases,
under this chapter.
The provision in this bill that the COM
mission proposed to be appointed by the
court (what court is not stated are TO ap-
praise the value of the land and assess
against the District the amount of the BEN
eht TO the public generally, and the re-
mainder against the owners of abutting
property which shall be specially benefited
by the proposed Improvement and that
the assessment against the owner or own
ers of abuttinS property shall be lien on
the property 50 charged and be collected as
special assessments are collected and,
when collected, shall be paid into the treas
ury of the United States as a separate fund,
to be used exclusively for the payment OF
damages awarded. is. in my judgment, i'm
practicable, as well unconstitutional"
The Commissioners agree with their at
,
of the streets in question would be a bene-
fit to the land through which they rum and
also to the territory lying Immediately north
and west of this tract. which is now cut off
from easy access to Connecticut avenue and
the rapid transit line upon that street. They
are of the opinion an appropriation of
$50. 900 will be sufficient to accomplish the
requirements of the bill.
The following is therefore recommended
by The Commissioners as a substitute for
the bill:
The Commissioners of the District of
Columbia are hereby authorized and di-
rected to open and extend s 22d and De-
catur streets through lots Al and AZ of
Phelps and futile subdivision Of Connect
cut Avenue Heights, part of Widows Mite
by condemnation or purchase. and for thu
purpose of such condemnation or purchase
and for grading said streets the sum Of $
or So much thereof as may he necessary is
hereby appropriated out of any moneys In
he treasury not otherwise appropriated
One-half to he paid by the United States
and One-half by the District of Columbia
Provided That the owners of the Kali
tract dedicate the land in said tract with
out COMPENSATION therefor. contained with
in the lines of said streets. In the event Of
the failure Of the said Commissioners 10
acquire by purchase the necessary land for
the opening Of said streets through said LOIS
for sum which IN their opinion is just and
reasonable, then said Commissioners shall
a once enter proceedings for the acquire
ment of said land under the provisions of
chapter XI of the Revised Statutes of the
United States relating to the District Of
CnIu,obio
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-19
PRINTERS At A DANCE.
Socint Function Under Auspices OF
typographical onion.

More than 500 persons were present at
the dance given last night in Typographical
Temple by CclGmhia Typographical Union.
NO. lol. The hail was handsomely deco
rated and the promenade concert. which
preceded the dancing, was a most enjoyable
feature. The following were in charge OF
the event:
Entertainment committee-E e Gcssler
chairman; John Greene. jr., c. H. McElroy.
Jessie f. Dumbie William y. Golds;ein. J.
w. Foley and a II. Jaeger.
Floor manager. +. r. Cessler. and assist
am hoor manager, W. NJ. Garrett
Floor ommittee-William n GoldsteIn
chairman; J. W Foley. g. A Stretch. H.
9. Brown. Edward Heldingsfeld H. W
Templar. Stephen A Beadle Thomas +.
Mcheon. Charles Stuttsman Joseph c.
STEELE. A }. +. Hubbard and James II.
BrodnaN.
Reception committcc-Edwin G. Jones
chairman; John Greene. jr.; &. r. McElroy.
c o. Doten. c. T.. Holmes. Ernest I.e Grys
NJ NJ Smith. \ L. Randall Fred l.. Davis
J. NJ. Lenhart, J. II. Schoepf and W. r.
Bradford.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-19
CITY AND DISTRICT.


The following orders have been made by
The District Commissioners:
That certificates of indebtedness be is
sued as follows:
Against the Anacostia and Potomac River
Railroad Company. in favor of the Wash
ngton Asphalt Block and Tile Company
Tor S13.S9; to bear interest from November
10. 1898.
Against the AnaCostia and Potomac River
Railroad Company, in favor of the Wash
.nSton Asphalt Block and Tile COMPANY
FOR S1.3665I; to bear interest from Deem
Der 3, 1888.
That ~ feet of G-inch water main be
aid in Florida avenue between North Cap
ltol and T streets northeast, at an esti-
mated cost of $1,000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-19
GEN. LEES BIRTHDAY.
Celebration Under Auspices of the
Confederate Veterans.

The anniversary of the birth of Gen. r. T.
Lee viii be informally and quietly celebrated
by the Confederate Veterans Association at
its hall. corner 18th and streets, this
evening. No regular program has been
prepared further than the reading of Gen
eral Lees farewell address, the original
manuscript of which is in possession of this
association. by Major Robert w. Hunter.
Judge Franklin H. Mackey will preside
and announce the order of informal talks
which may be given, the hour of refresh
ments, etc.
The committee of arrangements. under
the management of Mr. William A. Gordon,
has provided a reDast, which will follow
the regular meeting and introduction of
guests these including all ex-confederates
wishing to attend.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-19
Testified Against Their Father.

''Ie's my father" said fourteen-year-old
Susie Conway, when she took the witness
stand in Judge KimbalTs court this morn
ng indicating an elderly coIored man nam
I'd Reuben Conway. who was in the dock
and he's drunk all the time. My mother
was sick in bed, and when she interfered
with him abusing my sister and me he
threatened TO beat her and told her to get
out Of the house"
Was he drunk?"
Yes. sir. Judge" replied Susie; hes
drunk all the time. My mother don't live
with him now. and don't want to have any
hing to do with him"
Mary Conway, Reuben's seventeen-year-
Did daughter. gave similar testimony. Reu-
ben took the stand and denied the charges
and was given good character by his en-
ploycr.
The charge against Conway was va
erancy, and he was required to give so
real estate bonds or go down for thirty
days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-19
TO RING NO MORE.
Bell in No. 3 Engine House Tower
Disconnected.

UPON the recommendation of the chief of
the fire department the District Commits
sioners today directed that the large bell
in the tower of No. 3 engine house, Della
ware avenue and C street northeast. be
disconnected so that hereafter alarms OF
fire will not be sounded by it
at is claimed stated the chief, "by the
members of the company that it confuses
them in counting alarms sounded by the
house gong, and as it is of benefit to no
one, and only works to the detriment of
this company, l hope my recommendation
will be aDproyed'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-19
MAKING IT COSTLY,
Roy Fined $40 for Turning in False
Alarm of Fire.

ut is time that these offenses should be
stopped said Judge kimball this morning,
when colored boy named Frederick Jack
son admitted having turned in a false
alarm of fire from box on = street THE
highest penalty tthe law provides should be
inflicted upon those equity of them The
turning in of fire aiarm is very serious
thing II costs the District money, and be
sides there is always danger of accident
when the department is called out Where
there are no circumstances that NAV eX-
cuse such thing as turning in a false
alarm of fire hereafter, propose to impose
just as heavy punishment as the law per
mitS. This IS an ineXcusa BILE case You
will pay $40 fine or be imprisoned six
months in defa ult.'
Louis Keller, who was charged with the
same cffenSe, was discharged jackson
stating that hetalone broke and pulled the
box. Policeman Duvall made the arrests.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-19
Forfeited TiIeir CoI:ntcrrI

Subcontractor Madison NJ. Mays, who was
discharged by Judge Kimball yesterday for
cruelty TO animals, was again arrested bv
Humane Officer Reiplinger later, on a SINH
lar charge. Mr. Mays forfeited 81 coIIat-
eral. Edgar McKenny, who was driving
the horse. and who was also arrested bv
Reiplinger. forfeited $40 collateral
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-19

The half-hour talk on photography at
the Camera Club rooms, IL and l. Walter
building, on Friday afternoon will be given
by Mr.. Charles E. Fairman, the subject
being The Benefits of Photography" The
meeting will be held at 4:30 o'clock as
usual. but owing to the display of prints by
members of the club incidental to the club
receptions on the 18th, 2Uth and 2lst in
siants. the rooms will be open from 3 to 6
o'clock to allow an inspection of prints by
those Interested
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-19
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Newport News for Fortress
Monroe and Norfolk at $50 pm.
Steamer Este!le Randall for Giymont ana
intermediate points at $50 d. m
Trains leave 1872 street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Arlington hourly from m TO
pm
Traine leave 13l2 street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Mount Vernon hourly from III
a m TO pm
Cars leave Aqucdurt bridge for Arlington
and Fort Myer every half hour from $50
am to $40 pm
Cars leave Aqueduct bridge every hour
FOR Falls Church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-19

HE throwed me down, yo' honor, when
wudn' drink from de bottle, an tried ter
make me drink, an when I wudn' he kick
me in de side an bruise me all up"
Such was Irene Turner's sworn statement
To Judge Scott this morning when she took
the stand TO testify against Samuel Harris
charged with assault. Both parties We're
COlored, and il appeared that Sam had Sc
cured a haIf-pint bottle OF brandy, and
when Irene refused TO partake of il treated
her as described. He went down for thirty
days in default of SO fine
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-19
FIXED A HIGH TARIFF,
Two Bicyciists Fined 80 Each for
Excessive Speed

When you go at that excessive rate of
speed the fine is s10''
Judge kjmball addressed these words to
Edward Williams, a wel-dressed young
colored man: who had pleaded guilty to
riding his bicycle too fast last night The
same fine was imposed on James Motion,
another colored boy, who was racing with
Williams Bicycle Policeman Gibson had
testified to chasing the two men for twenty
minutes, and finally running them into BIZ
cycle Policeman Plimmon's way
How fast We're they going?' asked the
Judge.
From twenty-five to twenty-four miles
an hour replied Gibson.
Then Judge kimball made the announce
ment of high speed tariff, which bicycle
sCorchers will probably remember here
after
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-19
Citizens File 81 Protest.

Insisting that the street is too narrow for
either a single or double track street rail-
way. a number of residents and property
owners directly interested have filed a pro-
test with the District Commissioners
against giving right of way to the George
town and Tenleytown railroad on street
West Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-19
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.
Academy-'Devirs Auction"

Academy-"DeViIs Aucuon.
Bijou-Naudevile.
Columbia Theater-''The French Maid.
Grand Opera House-Fashionable Naude-
willie.
Kernan's Lyceum Theater-Bryant and
Watson's Australian Beauties.
Lafayette Square-Jas. y. Herne in "Rev.
Griffith Davenport"
National Theater-Hoyt's "A Day and a
Night in New York"
Ohio avenue and 18th street-Battle OF
Gettysburg.
1909 Pennsylvania avenueExhibition OF
painting Of ''Trilby."
Willard HaIl-Hypnotism and Eesmerism-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-19
DETECTIVE PROCT0R.s HAT.
Deaf and Duaib COlored Man Failed
to Return 1t.

Detective Proctor's hat was the cause of
Antonio Allen, I, deaf and dumb colored
man, being arraigned before Judge Scott
today. One night last week the detective
and another officer placed an obstreperous
soldier under arrest on Pennsylvania ave
nue.. The Santiago hero resisted and in
the scrimmage Proctor lost his hat Allen
who happened to be in the crowd picked
up the headgear, and failing to return it
after several promises, was arrested.
Aliens statement was secured after much
difhcuity, colored man first acting as in
terpreter and then pad and pencil being
resorted to. Allen was fined So, with the
alternative of fifteen days
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-19

pan Of hot ashes thrown in a stable
belonging to Mr. Samuel II. Walker caused
IA damage oil $3.50 last evening. The buiId
Ing, which was located in an alley between
i and and 9Th and 9Th streets northeast
was totally destroyed The loss was COW
cred by insurance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-19
Property Bequcathed to Children.

The will of the late George I. Wood, dat
ed September % last was today filed for
probate. The estate of the deceased is
bequeathed to his daughter and his son.
Emily NJ. Vinal and Oliver E Wood. The
daughter is named executriX.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-19
Estate Lett 10 Wife.

The will Of the late Thomas Watkins
dated May 10, 1sS6, has been filed for pro-
bate. The estate Of the deceased is left
to his wife. Mary \. Watkins. who is
named executriX
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-19
Finest in the World.
The Public Forests

Grand Pacific Hotel. Chicago, modernized
and deliberately furnished. finest cuisine
anywhere. Write for rates.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-19

A complete cash system is included in
the store fixtures formerly owned by Chus
Baum and which are now offered for sale
by the assignees Bids will be opened jan
uary "A at noon.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-19

Via b. and O. Sa;urS>v and Sunday. jan
uary Il and 22. good ia. return until fol-
lowing Monday. Tickets go,d on all trains
except Royal Limited.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-19

II your child looks upou
SCOTS Emulsion as CoJIiyer
For YOUR 1 on and %,l is r 3 sy it begin
Child. s swlce !, hi,, Quantity Of water
1t though 1t were milk
There is food or medicine
for children which equals Scott's Emulsion for nut
ting color into the cheeks enriching the blood AMI
bringing comfort and coed Our book will
tell you about II: sent free.
SCOTT BOVINE. Chemists, New York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-19

J. II Small * Sons. florists 18th and G
SITS. Washington. and 11J3 Broadway, y. Y.
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-19

va pennsylvania Railroad.
Tickets on sale Saturday and Sunday
Jan II and -, good TO return until Mon
day. Jan -. All trains except Congress
siOnaI LimiJCd.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-19

The following subscriptions for the benefit
of the Associated Charities have been re-
ceived at The Star office:
Heretofore acknowledged. ............. s21i 90
{. h S---.-----. ....-.-............ > 20
Teacher 90
Poor box in Star oflice.............. 115
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-19
LOCAL MENTION.

No OTHER BEER so FINE.
Pabst famous Milwaukee Beer is the
acknowledged leader Of ali fine beers 1t is
used and praised by millions on account of
its purity and fine favor.
PABST BREWING co. 103 y. Cap. st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-19

Money to lend at AZ. > and per cent on
real estate Frank T. Rawlings, 1868 Pa. ave.
advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-19

from New York to California-OLD
MARYLAND CLUB" RYE WHISkEY
aas been used in the best homes for the
past 30 years. Ask your dealer for it if
you want a good article.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-19
FROM MAINE TO FLORIDA

Gas Fixtures repaired; prompt response.
616 18th. c. \. Muddiman & Co. 1901 G.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-19
KENNY'S

Peppermint and Wintergreen Creams, in
ali colors. SHEETZ, 10th and F SITS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-19

WASHINGTON DRESSED BEEF
Spring Lamb, New York Roast Beef. Del
monico Steak, go to john K. Kelly. 9th st.
wing. Center Mkt. Corned Beef a specially
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-19

KENNY'S
FINE DRY ROASTED COFFEES
HAVE NO EQUAL.
PURE SUGARS SOLD AT COST.
c. d. kENNY'S CITY STORES.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1899-04-13

David Asbbaugh. foreman OF the
state printing ONCE, was prominently
mentioned for The position OF state
fish commissioner, aud might haye
b'en appointed had he not lived 10
the Willamette Valley. 10 1897 ina.
iorityof the legislature was pledged
for him.
NJ. T. White Of Enterprise, Wal
Iowa county, who has been here with
a car load Of horses, has about disposed
of them lie says that he
iods a better demand for a good class
Of farm horses and money more plen-
tiful than year ago.
Miss Nell Quine, OF Riddles is Wis
iting a. the home Of Mrs. s. Mynatt
near Court and Front streets. Miss
Quinc Is a sister Of the man who ar
rested the Cow Creek train robbers
a few years ago.
Miss Lenore Kay went to Roseburg
today, where she will be the guest Of
her sister, Mrs. @. r. Coshow. A
wheel and kodak accompanied her TO
that beautiful mountain resort.
Rev. Placidus aud Rev. Domlnick.
musical director and Instructor, re-
spectiyely at the Mt. Angel college,
drove TO Salem TO hear the pianist,
Leopold Godowsky,
Rev. Maurer, former pastor OF the
Seventeenth street Evangelical church
left today for Seattle 70 attend con
ference. Rev. Shupp will follow
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. w. Bartlett Of La
Grande are at the Willamette, Mr.
Bartlett Is Register OF the Land Office
and has business before the state land
board.
Capt. w. Geary, OF Company l.,
Thirteenth Infantry, U. =. A., left to-
day for Corvallis 10 bid farewell TO his
fauily. He sails on the Goth for Ma
Mia.
IL. B. Piper left today for his home
at Seattle, after having attended the
funeral of tis father-ln-law, the late
Leo Willis Mrs. Piper will remain
with her mother Tor short time.
Hon. Geo. s Downing went 10 Port.
land this afternoon TO attend the
Jefferson banquet tonight.
Rev. w. A. DAILY, OF 81, Joseph's
church, Is In Portland this afternoon.
Mrs. J. NJ. Poormin, OF Woodburn,
was Salem visitor today.
WIN. Taylor, OF Macleay, went TO
Portland this afternoon.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1899-04-13
OREGON FLAX.
Washingt'n N 'Penitenuary Pronounees 4;
q Good Thing.

Washingt n 'Penitenuary Pronounees 1:
Good Thing.
The Washington state penitentiary,
az Walla Walla, uses an immense
amount OF lute In making grain,
wool and other sacks, hop cloth, etc,
and the authorities there recently
wrote 10 the Oregon Flax Fiber assO-
citation for a sample lot OF Its tow to
try. Two bales were sent from Salem
aud yesterday u telegram was re-
ceiYed from Warden j Il. Catron and
Ex-Governor &, Moore, which said:
THE Oregon fax tow sent Wash
ingtOn penitentiary fur an expert.
mental test has been thoroughly
tested and ls an unqualified success.
Accept congratulations. Your per
sistency aud ENTHUSIASM for hax cul-
ture has lnaugurated new era In the
northwest"
The telegram was addressed 10 Mrs,
w. +. Lord and other members OF the
Oregon Flax Fiber Association, all Of
whom feel justly proud OF IL.
The association Intends 10 go on
With It's work OF raising lax aud in-
tr QUO ng the industry; aud will
plant 90 acres near Salem this month
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1899-04-13
In JEFFERsoN's HONOR.
Oregon Democrats win Have a ST. Din
ner Thursday Night.

net lnutooay NlBnt.
The program for the JeffersOnian
banquet, held at Portland, Thursday
night, has been arranged. The bar.
quet Is to he held at Wats0n's rest
aurant, and at the Bryan price. w.
e. Robertson will act as tOastmaster.
The program is as follows:
Thomas Jefferson" John Burnett,
of Corvallis.
"Democrscy ys imperialism" G. f.
S Wood.
"The Menace OF National Banks, -
NJ. A. Miller, OF Lebanon.
Trusts az the Odspriogs OF Repub-
licau Policies" r. V Holman.
Champaign Of 1890" T. II. Craw
ford, Of Union.
principles Above Party" Dell
Stuart.
Democracy OF the Middle West, q
d. HutchlDs,
Democratic harmony" w. W.
Catlln.
"The Future Democracy" John NJ
Gearin.
"Oregon," J. II. Smith, OF Astoria
The Press" J. ID. Stephens, Of Or
egon city.
"Tbe Late Legislature and It's
Gerrymandering," N. L. Butler, OF
Dallas.