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He Was n Popular Employe at Gov
ernment Printing Office.

Mr.. Richard Oliver Polkinhorn a clerk
at the government printing office and one
of Washington's oldest residents. died last
night shortly after II o'clock at his home
No. 3O6 E street northwest. The deceased
was sixty-five years of age. He was born
In the District and had always lived here
Like his brother, Robert Polknhorn who
died several years ago at a ripe old age
the deceased had followed the printing
trade nearly all Of his life. For long
time he had been connected with the gov
eminent printing office, being one of the
most popular employees of that institution.
About "a year ago Mr. Polkinhorn was
partially paralyzed. Ever since that time
he had been compelled to walk with
crutch and had experienced much inconven-
fence in getting to and from his office The
afiiiction FASTENED his death. He leaves a
widow and a grown daughter, unmarried
The funeral will take place Sunday after
noon at o'clock from the family resi-
dence. All arrangements for the obseuuies
have not been completed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-13
PURCHASE OF AN ICE PLANT.
Control Secured by the IxnickerbOck-
er COmDapy-The Alleged Policy.

What Is believed to be another step has
been taken, 1t is said by the ice interests
which recently began business in this city
toward the contamination of what is al
legged to be the purpose of controlling the
ice business of this city. AS will be re-
called, this combination, which is known
the knickerbocker Ice Company, a few
months ago purchased the control of the
Hygieric Ice Company, and since that time
has been carrying on business and oper-
ating the plant of that concern.
Now it is understood the control of the
Washington Ice Manufacturing Company
has been secured by the same interests.
This company occupies what is known as
the old Cissel mill property, at the corner
OF Potomac and Grace streets, on the banks
of the canal, and manufactures ice by what
is known as the plate process, which is
distinguished from the can process en-
ployed in the works of what was formerly
the HYGIENE company.
1t is said the daily capacity is about TWEEN
ty-five tons. The building is in the vicinity
of the plant formerly operated by the
Transparent Ice Company. but which is
now owned by the Purity Ice Company, of
which Mr.. Stilson Hutchins is president.
1t is not stated what consideration was
given in acquiring the control of the Wash
ington Ice Manufacturing Company plant.
The officers are: G. II. H. Moore, presi-
dent; j. V. Hall, vice president and w. D.
Hall, secretary and treasurer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-13
PETITION OF PROTESTS.
WOman's Union Prayer Meeting
Takes steps Against Mr.. Roberts.

The Woman's Union Prayer Meeting,
which comprises representatives of the
Protestant churches in Washington, has
prepared a petition to Congress praying
that body to prevent if possible, by all
lawful means, the seating of Representa-
tive-elect Brigham H. Roberts of Utah.
The petition which is being circulated for
signature was drawn up by a committee
consisting of Mrs. John n. Culbertson,
chairman; Mrs. NJ. B. Graves, Mrs. w. L.
De Reimer and Miss Josephine Carter.
Regarding Mr.. Roberts. the petition,
among other things, declares that his rec
ognition would be an insult flung
in the face of every Self-respecting Wo-
man in the land; would threaten the sane
tity of the family relation and endanger the
purity of the home, upon which depends
largely the safety and perpetuity of the
benehcent Institutions of the nation. and
that one man and one woman joined in
holy wedlock, ordained by wise Crea-
tor, is the foundation of our Christian
civilization"
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ADJUSTMENTS.

GRAND OPERA HOUSE.-An adaptation
of Ouida's novel, Moths was the bill of
the Albaugh Stock Company at the Grand
Opera House. The play is not a good one
for a stock company, as the characters are
so out Of the common as to require spe-
cial study of each. The audience, which
was not by any means a small one, consid-
ering the weather conditions, showed its
appreciation Of the bright bits of acting
brought out in unstinted applause Miss
Remark proved herself another favorite in
the role of Vera Herbert She is young
actress of rare ability and will always be
remembered by those who have witnessed
her work. She is thoroughly conscientious
always, praise that cannot be bestowed
upon the other members of the company.
Mr.. Flood, Mr. Albaugh, Mr.. Cooper Mr..
Grattan, Miss FRANKLIN and Miss Lambkin
had the principal parts, and all sustained
them we'll
THE Two Orphans" will be the bill to-
night and tomorrow
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Installation Of Officers

w. H. Fisher, president of the cabinet of
the District of Columbia National Union
has duly installed the following officers of
Post Office Department Council, No. 2O4
National Union: President, Jno w Holly
day; vice president, Z. c. Finch; speaker.
George &. Rose; secretary, H. E. Weaver:
financial secretary, j. L. Thornton; treas
urer, George A Darling: chaplain, E. A
WILDER: usher, George W. Towles; sergeant
alarms T II. Sweeney, and doorl1eeper.
Willard Collins; trustees, f. c. Finch. Geo.
B. Rose, T. II. Sweeney: delegate to cab
met, George A. Darling; delegate to I'm
mediate Relief Association. L. A. Milher
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Grant and SaDOIeOu-

Paymaster Joseph w. Wham United
States army, has consented to deliver an
address before L. S. Grant Post, No 6, G.
A. r., his subject being Grant and Ma
poleon,' next Tuesday evening at S o'clock
at the hall 14l2 Pennsylvania avenue north
west, opposite Wizards Hotel Major
Wham having served as an enlisted man
and an officer in the Dist Illinois Infantry,
the regiment of which General Grant was
colonel, and having enjoyed long and
intimate acquaintance with him, only ceas-
ing at his death. had exceptional opportuni-
ties to know him and learn much of the
great COMMANDER. There will be no charge
for admission and 1t is expected that there
will be a large attendance.
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The Snow Law.
To the Editor of The Evening Star:

To the Editor of The Evening Star:
The statement is made that the snow
law includes agents as one class of per-
sons whose duty it is to remove the snow
from the sidewalks in front of lots or prem
ises while acting as the agents of the own
ers thereof. Now, the word agent does not
occur in the law. Nor does the word fine"
occur. The law says that the owner or ten
ant shall cause the snow to be removed
under the penalty of 81 for each lot for
every such neglect, to be paid by the said
owner or tenant" He is only required to
cause" it to be removed. At most it is
only a civil duty that the owner or tenant
is required to perform, and the failure to
perform civil duty is never made the
cause of criminal prosecution. Before
this snow law was finally enacted l had the
assurance of the chairman of the Senate
committee having it in charge that il was
not criminal law, and have his letter in
my possession today conveying that as
surance. L antagonized the bill on the
ground that it imposed servitude which
was involuntary and prohibited by the
thirteenth amendment to the Constitution
of the United States. Mr.. Hurd, who was
chairman OF the committee in the House on
the District of Columbia, was very positive
in his opinion that one could not be treated
criminal Tor refusing to clear the side
walk of snow. Twenty years ago the su-
preme court of Illinois unanimously held a
law void which sought to make the owner
remove snow from the walk in front of his
premises. The court said that he was un-
der no more obligation to remove the snow
from the public sidewalks than he was to
remove it from the roadway, and certainly
no one would contend that it was his duty
to do the latter.
In such a law as this there is a marked
difference between the meaning of the
words fine and penalty" suit may
be brought to recover a penalty. The term
as used will probably be construed to mean
that an action in civil court is contem-
plated. Whereas, if the word fine had been
used it would imply a peCuniary forfeiture
as punishment of the individual. Under
kind was seryitude, known as corvee and
was in existence until about the year l775.
ORLANDO B. LESTER.
January II, 1899.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-13
Organ HecitnIs at the Church of the
Covenant.

1t VIII interest lovers of organ music to
know that Mr.. Harvey Murray, organist at
the Church of the Covenant, will give a
series of recitals similar to that of last
season. The first viii be at 30 pm. tomor
row. These concerts were popular and
very largely attended last year, and a cor
dial invitation is given to the musical pub
lie to attend the present series. Mr.. Rec
side will be the soloist at the first. The fol-
lowing IS tomorrow's program: Sonata in
D minor FIRST movement Guilmant; Of
fertoire in fiat major. King Hall; Now
Heaven in Fullest Glory cCreation') },
Haydn, Mr.. Reside: three Chris tmas
sketches, Otto Mailing; a, pastorale, c'While
Shepherds Watched etc); b, "TheWise Men
from the East C, Bethlehem two songs
from "Biblische Lieder," A. Dvorak Mr.
Reside; Scherze Symphonique Albert Re-
maud; Hallelujah, Handel.
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kENNY'S

KENNY'S
FINE DRY ROASTED COFFEES
HAVE NO EQUAL.
PURE SUGARS SOLD AT COST
Z. d. kENNY'S 5 CITY STORES
Heating Stoves at cost. A. EberIy's Sons.
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Temperance Lecture Tonight.

Temperance Lecturer Beauchamp will de-
liver one Of his characteristic addresses
this evening at Central High School Hall
The event will be under the auspices of
the Good TempIars OF the District and will
entail considerable expense upon the order
1t is part. however. of the orders educa-
tional work. as II is believed that the evils
arising from intemperance, and especially
to those who are about 10 begin the strug-
gle of life. the High School students
are are not brought sufficiently close TO the
students attention. The entire board Of
District Commissioners have Signified their
intention of attending. and Superintendent
Powell will preside.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-13
A TERRIBLE COMBINATION.
0Mcer FIynn's Opinion OF Friday as
the Thtrteenth Of the Month.

Have you crossed your fingers this
morning, Mr.. Quinlan?'
There was anxious interest I'm Officer
Flynn's infection as he propounded this in
quiry at the Police Court this morning.
Crossed my fingers?" repeated Quinlan,
wonderingly. What for?"
why, to put the creases on the hoodOon
returned Flynn. Don't you know this is
Friday and the 18th day of the month?
That's terrible combination. QuinIan.
Fridays unlucky and thirteen's unlucky,
and when they come together it's Just terri
bic. You can. maybe, escape danger by
crossing your fingers three times and say
ing Fly away. bad luck. fly away but it's
good deal better to rub the back OF coal
black cat the wrong way. Three fellies
split their coffee this morning VOW,
wasn't that proof that the days an unlucky
one? I'm mighty 'fraid. though that
sumpin' will happen before night. because
when l was coming down this morning
logged II didn't meet cross-eyed man.
Better tell Mr.. Pugh TO cross his fingers, or
the bugaboo'n catch him."
There was a procession Of prisoners later
on who were evidently willing to declare
that Friday, the 18th day Of the month,
was unlucky after the judge had gotten
through with them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-13
Literary Society Discussion.

The Capitol Hill Literary Society held a
large and enthusiastic meeting Monday
evening last at No. 633 Maryland avenue
northeast. The subject Of debate was
What is the duty of the United States
government in regard to Cuba, Porto Rico
and the Philippines" IL was ably dis
cussed by MesSrs. Babcock, Mahan Wal
port, Laning, Street and Ross. Represen-
taJve Baker of Illinois. Judge Harvey Mr.
Nhan and Lawyer Telford who were
among the guests of the evening also took
part in the discussion. They also became
members.
Miss Mabel Walport drew pathetic pic
jure Of Spain she is today Mrs Wal
port, the founder and president of the So
ciety. closed the subject with a brief but
eloquent address Mrs. Page and Mrs.
Leech rendered acceptable vocal music.
The society expects to meet February l.;
next AZ the residence of Mrs Marshall
No. 3U3 Massachusetts avenue northeast
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-13
DOMESTIC DIsCORD.
Florence Hunt Appears as Complain
ant Against Her Husband.

The domestic troubles of Henry I. Hunt
a volunteer in the late war, at present en-
ployed in the District water department as
laborer, were fully aired in the Police
Court before Judge Scott this morning.
Hunt was arraigned on charges of assault
and threats, both preferred by his wife,
Florence Hunt, young woman with au-
burn hair and flashing black eyes which
were discolored very perceptibly under
meath. The testimony showed that Hunt
married Florence six months ago, she hav
Ing been already the mother of an illegiti
mate child. 1t was also developed that the
couple quarreled over the woman's asSocia-
ton with a man named Thompson, as well
as others, which eliminated on the night of
the 30th of December in a fight. Mrs.
Hunt, in her testimony, showed much We
hemence, and declared her husband wanted
to kill her with a razor. Hunt admitted
having struck her with his open hand after
she had attempted to do him serious injury.
After the testimony was all in and brief
arguments had been submitted, Judge Scott
fined Hunt so for the assault and dis
missed the charge of threats
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-13
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Federal city Lodge Installation

The following are the names of the off,
GERS recently installed in Federal City
Lodge. No. 20, I. o. o. F., for the ensuing
term: Noble grand E. Z. Rankin: vice
grand. y. w. Bridges; recording secretary,
O. H. Baxter; financial secretary. E. H.
Esterling; treasurer, II. W. Weber; warden.
P. h Pennington: conductor, L. A. Nor
gan: o. S. G.. W. Henard; 1. S. G.. E E.
Munsey; r. 5. Of y. c., J. H Wood; L. S
OF y G.. L Louis; r. 5. of V G., B. L.
Stidham; L. S. of Y. G.. ]. T. Cam; r. S.
5. K K. Munsey; l. 5. S. D. w Bruce;
chaplain. A. &. keefer: p. G.. L. Leger.
The Grand Lodge will assemble in North
east Temple next Wednesday evening and.
after the transaction of regular business
will be the guests of Federal City Lodge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-13
LOCAL MENTION.
ASSESSMENTS TONIGHT.

Academy-CIara Morris in Miss Mutton"
Bijou-Vaudcville.
Columbia Observation-Disclosures and Leon
Hermann.
Grand Opera House-Albaugh's Stock
COMPANY in Two orphans"
kernans Lyceum Theater-Hurtig and
Seamon's "Bowery Burlesquers-'
Lafayette Square.-"The Village Postmas-
ter
National Theater-Primrose and Dock
stader's Minstrels
Ohio avenue and 18th street-Battle of
Gettysburg.
1903 Pennsylvania avenue-E4hibition of
painting of "Trilby."
Willard Hall-Hypnotism and mesmerism.
National Rifles Armory-Poultry show
from . am. to 10 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-13
Funeral of Jerome NJ. Davis.

The funeral of the late Jerome NJ. Davis,
formerly of this city, took place from the
First Baptist Church of Long Branch, N
j., on January 5. The funeral was in
charge of the Masons. The fire depart
ment, Of which Mr. Davis was a member,
attended in a body. The floral offerings
were from Long Branch Lodge, F. A, A.
M; the chapter, R. A. M; Equal Lodge,
K. of p, Washington, D. c.; the Oceanic
fire company; the Long Branch W. c. T.
U. and from relatives and friends in this
city. Mrs. Davis and one daughter, Mrs.
Van Brake, survive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-13

Oil Heaters, $1.25 to 81: Gas. 81 - and up.
a. EBERLY'S SONS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-13

Try Reisinger's Ice Cream, 2s5 C st. n W
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Death of WeII-known Printer.

William Prentiss Cole, a veteran printer
OF this city, well known among his fellow
craftsmen and employed on one of the
daily papers, died yesterday morning at his
home, No. 81 T street northwest The de-
ceased was of genial disposition and num-
bered his friends by the score. He was
born in Fredericksburg, Va thirty-nine
years ago. Learning the printing trade in
the old National Republican office, he has
served faithfully as a compositor in many
offices of this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-13
The Late Hiram Graves.

The funeral of the late Hiram s. Graves
took place from his late residence Sunday
afternoon The remains were inferred at
Glenwood cemetery. Mr.. Graves was ma
tive OF New York state. ana for the past
eighteen years was II clerk In the general
land Office In his official relations Mr.
Graves was a most faithful. conscientious
and efficient emplOye, and enjoyed in an
unusual degree the good will, respect and
confidence Of all with whom he came in
contact His wife and sister survive him.
His father died about TWO years ago az an
advanced age.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-13
A VALUABLE DONATION.
A Fine Collection of Books Presented
to the Public Library.

A greatly beloved old citizen, who has
long been known for his quiet benefactions
to worthy charities. has just presented to
the Public Library nearly all his fine pri-
vate library, consisting of many complete
sets of very valuable works. and most Of
them in the finest calf and morocco bind
ings. Among these are fine set Of Au-
dobon's Birds and: Quadrupeds, royal &C.
tavo edition, with the original colored
plates; fine editiBn of Hogarth, 1888; a
large collection of the poets, full bound:
elegant sets of the novelists and many of
the English essayizts, with quite collec-
ton of historical works, and quite number
of works relating to Washington.
The donor, With his usual modesty, de-
clines to have his naane published.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-13
Amphion Glee Club BANQUET.

The semi-annual banquet of the Amphion
Glee Club was given Wednesday last at
the lmo-Koonce cafe. Covers were laid
for twenty, and an excellent menu was
served. Toasts Were responded to by j.
Frank Boston, Charles H. Butler r. w.
Tompkins, F. B. Williams, w w. Orme,
Richard Green, Charles A. Champ R. W.
Thompson and Prof j. T. Layton. Mr..
j. Henry Lewis was toastmastef.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-13
Change in Schedule on Southern Rail-
WY. sunday. JnmunrN Ii lSaa

The local train leaving Washington daily
at SIP am. viii he changed to leave at
sol am, and the Leesburg train leaving
ABB pm. will leave at 30 pm Charlottes-
Vile local leaving at 4:5l pm. will leave
az $50 pm.
The New York and Florida limited will
leave go pm. week days, beginning Mon
day. January I6-Adyt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-13
Police Court Breyities

John Cahil, who said he had been in
the war ever since it started as a team
ster, was sent down for sixty days by
Judge Kimball today for vagrancy. lie
was found drunk and begging by Police
man W. S. Brady.
Disorderly conduct will cause William
Lucas and Cornelius Holmes to spend nf-
teen days in the workhouse unless they can
rake up 50 each assessed against them by
Judge kimball today
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-13
Actions for Divorce.

In petition for divorce, which has been
fled by Charles W. Scott through Attorney
Campbell Darlington against Ida May Scott.
inhdelity on the part of the wife is alleged.
Proceedings for divorce have also been in
stituted by Julia E Cochran against George
Il. Cochran According TO the petition the
couple were married in Sioux City, Iowa.
In 1>s.t, and have four children. Mrs Coch-
ran charges that her husband deserted her
in 1898
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-13
Overheated stove Caused a Blaze.

Shortly before . o'clock this morning a
fire resulting in damage to the amount of
SO took place in the house No. 4 Bellevue
court northwest occupied by Lucy Sullivan
and owned by Aaron Straus. The cause
was an overheated stove
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-13
Blew His Left Thumb OF.

Francis Gray of Montgomery county, Nd,
an elderly farmer. living near Rockville, is
in a serious condition at the Emergency
Hospital from the effects of gunshot
wound received while out hunting a few
days ago The gun exploded, and Mr.
Gray's left thumb was blown off. Prompt
treatment was rendered, but 1t is feared
blood poisoning has set in.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-13
Thieves Used a Fire Escape.

The police are looking for thieves who
broke into the store of Cherry, Moran &
Co. Wednesday night last and stole cloth
ing valued al $129.50 The thieves obtained
an entrance by getting up fire escape and
breaking through a second-story window
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-13
Showed Patsy Mann's Receint

Joseph Lee, the colored man who was
charged yesterday before Judge Klmball
with cruelty to animals and promised to
dispose of the animal to Patsy Mann to
make fertilizer out Of appeared this morn
ing with receipt for the animal showing
p. Mann & Co" had paid s. for zone live
horse" and was discharged
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-13

Dove-Brand Hams have been noted for
more than - years. Always sweet mild
and juicy. Sold in the markets and noted
market stores.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-13
wife Files Answer

In the proceedings for divorce instituted
by Claude c. Cooper against Alice r.
cooper, the defendant. through Attorney
campbell Darlington, has filed her answer
MIS-. cooper makes general denial of the
cruelty on his part.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-13
Heirs Seeking a Division.

Proceedings in equity have been insti-
tuted against George C. Miller and four
others by Joseph Miller and others. who
seek the appointment of a trustee the sale
OF certain portions of the estate of the late
Mary t. Miller and a division of the pro
ceeds among the heirs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-13
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Newport News for Fortress Mon
roe and Norfolk at $50 pm.
Steamer Wakefield for Colonial Beach and
river landings at Z am.
Steamer Estelle Randall for Glymont and
intermediate points at $50 am
Trains leave 1872 street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Arlington hourly from a. m. to
s 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 $50
am. to $40 DIN.
Cars leave Aqueduct bridge every hour
for Falls Church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-13
Chemical Society Meeting.

The 10Th regular meeting of the Chem
ical Society of Washington was held in the
lecture hall of the Cosmos Club last night
Prof E. A. de Schweinitz read paper on
Curative Serum for Some Animal Dis
eases j. A. Emory and F. r. Cameron
discussed a paper on the estimate of nico-
tine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-13

Ruby Washington, held by the Police
Court for the action of the grand jury on
the charge of harboring a female child, has
peen released on bail, Reuben VI. Harlow
qualifying as surety in the sum of $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-13
Capt. Austin Improving.

The condition of Captain Austin who had
one OF his ribs fractured by falling against
a bureau at his home about ten days ago,
was today so favorable that his complete
recovery at an early date is expected.