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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-05
CONFESSES CRIME.
Harvey Smith Pleads Guilty to Theft
of Diamonds

A young colored man named Harvey A.
Smith pleaded guilty in Judge SCOTS court
today to a charge of grand larceny. 1t was
alleged that he stole a pair of diamond
earrings from Mrs. Nellie Tyson of No. 1873
street northwest. Smith was in the en-
plOy of Mrs. Tyson as butler, and while
there in service he stole the diamonds.
Policeman Johnson of the first precinct ar
rested him on suspicion because he was
trying to dispose of one of the diamonds.
He then declared that he had found the
jewel on the street in Richmond.
While locked up he said he had worked
in the Tyson family, and inquiries made at
the house by the police developed that the
robbery had been committed. Smith then
admitted his guilt, and told where the
other diamond had been sold.
Judge Scott held Smith for the action of
the grand jury and committed him to jail
in default of 81 900 bail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-05
INQUEST NOT NECESSARY.
Coroners Action in the Case of
Walter jackson

Coroner Carr has decided that it will not
he necessary to hold an inquest in the case
of Walter Jackson. colored, aged twenty
four years who died at the Emergency
Hospital yesterday afternoon from the eff
fects of iajuries received u few hours be-
fore.
jackson, who was employed as a laborer
Ey the Capital Traction Company, was as
sisting In moving some reels of heavy wire
at the power house, near Chevy Chase.
Suddenly one of the reels slipped from the
chain by which it was suspended. and. fall
il e upon Jackson. crushed him in a horrible
manner. He was taken to the Emergency
Hospital, but died soon after reaching
there. His remains were taken to his for
mer home in Tenleytown TO await inter-
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-05
Reception to Pastor.

The members and friends of Woodside NJ
E. Church spent very enjoyable evening
May 3, the occasion being a reception tc
the recently appointed pastor, Rev. w.
Carpenter Butts. The program rendered
was by home talent. Those taking part
were: Miss May Wilson, the Misses Dowell
Bessie Maus, Mr.. Olof Ljungstad and Dr.
Julian GartreI of Washington, d. G. Mr..
w. H. AskeW made a statement of the
origin and present condition of the church
and the address of welcome to the pastor
was made by Mr.. B. F. Leighton, closing
with few bright remarks from the pastor
The ladies served refreshments in the Ii
brarS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-05
Attractive Sale of DeSirahla
For Appointment of Receiver

household furniture at Sloan's, 1907 G St,
tomorrow at 10 a.m..-Adyt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-05
SUPPLIES FOR DEPARTMENTS.
mus for Ice for the Coming Year
Opened at the Treasury

Nearly all the departments yesterday
opened bids for supplies for the coming
year. The awards will be made later by
the board Of awards.
AT the Treasury Department there was
considerable interest in the bids for Ice FOR
the coming year. owing to a reported IN
valry between the various ice companies,
The bids were as followsi KnickerbockeF
Ice Company, 14A cents per 100 poundss
Great Falls Ice Company, IL cents. Inde-
pendent Ice Company. 16L. The Purity Ice
company submitted papers, but some misc
Rake mad evidently been made, for there
was no bid on the papers.
The bidders submitted their propositions
on the basis OF 100000 pounds OF ice each
year, out II Is not often that over threes
Ionrths or that amount Is used.
Inc Independent Ice Company secured
the contract for the last fiscal year al 20
cents per loo pounds. The year before tho
lowest bid was 1sSt, and in 1896, owing To a
cut among the companies, the treasury So
cured Its ice at the low price of l4I. cents,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-05

The Washington Linotype Association. at
a meeting held last evening in Grand Army
Hall. elected officers as follows: President,
Edward V Murphy; vice president. F. d.
Mckinney; secretary, W. ]. Kehoe; treas
urer, J. W. Henry. An executive commit
tee. consisting Of the following. was also
appointed. Messrs. d. r. Mckee, Walter
Clephane. DR.. W. \. Croffut, II. L. Bryan
and J. d kehoe.
a meeting will be called some time prior
to the annual meeting Of all the stock
holders OF the Mergrnthaler Company and
an effort viii then be made 10 have some
Washington holders elected TO membership
on the board Of directors
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-05

Application has again been made to the
District Commissioners by Capt. McCor-
mick, commandant of the navy yard, that
9th street southeast be paved with asphalt
or otherwise improved from NJ street to
the eastern entrance to the yard. This
street, writes Capt. Mccormick lis large
ly used for deliveries of heavy freight into
the navy yard and in wet weather soon
becomes impossible. l respectfully request
that you will give such relief as is in your
power"
Computing Engineer Hunt has reported
on this application, and others similar in
nature submitted by Capt. McCormick's
predecessor, to the effect that the improve
ment suggested is not absolutely necessary
or warranted when so many other streets
more generally used remain unpaved.
THE roads within the navy yard
grounds he says, (which parallel this
street are in excellent condition, and it
would seem but equity that hauling intend
ed for the navy yard should pass over its
roads,
Enclosed with the letter of application are
statements of the probable cost of paving
the street, the amount required for as
phalt being $S,52S; for macadam s., rs, and
for grading with gravel, 1880
Capt. Mccormick will be so informed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-05
VALVES Examination

The case OF Mr.. Charles y. Gibson. clerk
10 the House committee on agriculture
VINO with Hattie Wise, colored domestic
was charged with an alleged violation OF
the Edmunds law. as heretofore pubIisbef
In The star. was before Judge Scott,s cour,
today Attorney Tracy l.. Jeffords ap-
peared as counsel in the case. and waivef
an examination. This action on his nar,
avoided the necessity for hearing the testi,
mony.
Judge Scott sent the case to the grand
Jury. Bond in the sum of $3.50 was giyer
for Mr.. GlbsOn's appearance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-05
The Lay,yers mt Mnrshnli un11

The thirteenth annual plank shad dinner
given 10y the Bar Association Of the District
Of Columbia to the judges of all the courts
VII take place at Marshall Hall on Satur-
day. May -.
These excursions every year furnish a de-
AghtfU outing for the bar and the bench.
VINO seem to enjoy themselves greatly. A
very sensible rule Of the day prohibits all
speech making "
he committee in charge consists of John
Sidney Webb, Chairman. NJ / GalSsrt
" m W Boarmans VIM. A McKenntv
fIrvl- + Chaplin, Melville Church, James
Ii Hayden ana George A. King.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-05
Fine Better Than Pledge.

IF you'll excuse me this time" said
Josiah Simpson to Judge Kimball this
morning, tn take the pledge and stop
drinking"
Pledges taken under such circumstan-
ces," the judge told him, ARE no good A
hne of So will answer better than pledge
Simpson was charged with disorderly con-
duct.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-05
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Charles Manchester for Marshall
Hall and Mt. Vernon at 10 am and 1:45
pm.
Steamer Newport News for Fortress Mon
roe and Norfolk at $50 pm.
Steamer Estelle Randall for Glymont and
intermediate points at $50 am.
Steamer Wakefield for Colonial Beach and
river landings at am.
Trains leave 1872 street and Pennsylvania
avenue hourly for Arlington from a. m. to
pm, and for Mt. Vernon hourly from
~ am. TO pm.
Cars leave Aqueduct bridge for Arlington
and Fort Myer every half hour from a.
10 pm, and every hour for Falls Church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-05
LOCAL MENTION.
AMJSEHENTS TONIGHT.

Academy-"Uncle Toms Cabin
Bijou-Vaudeville.
COlum1ia-The FrawIey Company, pre-
senting "AH the Comforts Of Home"
Church of the Northumberland con-
cert.
Grand Opera House-High-class vaude-
VILE.
Kernan's Lyceum Theater-Rose Sydells
Burlesquers.
National Theater-"Trelawny Of the
Wells"
Ohio avenue and 18th street-Battle OF
Gettysburg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-05
BUILDING OPERATIONS.
report of District Inspector for
Month of April,

The inspector OF buildings has submitted
the following report for the month of April
1899 of the building operations in the Dis
trlct of Columbia, permits having been is
sued for the number and character Of build
ing ds follows:
Brick dwellings, IS, $1SO,OOO frame dwell
ings, 20, $3.50; brick repairs, %, 500, 100
frame repairs, 80 S9,0S1; store and dwelling,
10, $500; store, 1, $4,000; apartment
houses, >, $4,000; church, /, $50, 900; power
house, l, $4,000; college, /, 100000;
warehouse, 2, $4,000; brick stable, g.
$500; frame stable, 2, $50; engine
and boiler 4, $500; car shed (brick
and from, l, $i,540; oven /, $500;
blacksmith shop, brick. /. $500 conservatory,
l, $50; vault, l, SIS; manure pit, l. $50 frame
hall, /, $50: brick shed, l, $3.50; frame
shed, 80, s., 1850 totals, 303, $500, 1860
The following summary will show the
distribution of Improvements in the differ
ent sections of the city and the value of
the same: Bufldings-County, 1867 ,32j :;
northwest, sl06,620; northeast, $50, 800;
southeast, $4,000; southwest, $553S; total,
SIP, $50. Repairs-Northwest, SAC, 107; coun-
ty, $41,@9.5o; northeast, $1S,5 $50; southwest,
&124; southeast, &,373; total, s113 1880.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-05
SALE OF G STREET PROPERTY.
The Price Paid for Business Building
on That ThOroughfare.

The property known as lib street
northwest belonging to Mr.. Stison Hutch
ms, has been purchased by Mrs. Mary A.
Coyle. The consideration was $4,000. The
Improvements consist of a substantial bus
mess building, which Is under rent, and
figured as an important element In the
value Of the property. The lot is 2oxs0
feet, and the price paid. considering only
the value of the ground, was about S21 per
square foot. However, as stated, the build
ing value Of the improvements was taken
into account in the transaction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-05
Lowest Bidders for Fuel

There We're six bidders for supplying the
State, War and Navy Departments with
fuel for the next fiscal year. John B. Dais h
was the lowest bidder for COAL as follows:
White ash furnace COAL $424; stove coal,
50. 10. He was also the lowest bidder for
hickory wood at $40. Johnson Bros We're
the lowest bidders for pine wood at 81 SO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-05

Hoods pills cure liver us; the nonrritajiur and
only cathartle 10 take with Hoods snrsaPa-ilil.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-05

ing arrested Charles jackson, aged four
teen. and Marion Ford, aged fifteen, both
colored, on the charge of stealing three
Packages valued at $50 each, from the
Merchants Parcel Delivery Company. They
confessed their guilt. The detectives are
making further investigations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-05

Suit In equity for an accounting and the
appointment of receiver has been fnsti-
tuted by w. Kesley Schoepf, through At
torney John Ridout, against the Ivy CITY
Brick Company. With other stockholders,
says Mr.. Schoepf, he has endeayored to
have a statement of the condition of the
defendant company complied but without
success. He therefore appeals to the court
to take action in the matter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-05

"Mayfiower tea was given by the Ep
worth League of Gorsuch NJ. E. Church
Wednesday evening, May g. At the close
of a short but Interesting program sup
per was served. The supper rooms were
beautiful with their decorations of palms
and cut flowers. A large gathering was
present, and the success of the entire affair
exceeded the expectations of the commit
tee in charge
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-05
Released on BaiI.

John A. Grow. charged with violating the
postal law, has been released on bail the
American Surety Company of New York
qualifying as his surety in the sum of ST.
600. Before his release Grow was arraign-
ed before Justice Clabaugh in Criminal
Court No. 1. He entered a plea of not
guilty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-05
Bids for General Supplies.

Bids were opened at the District build
ing yesterday for furnishing the District
government with general supplies during
the coming fiscal year A very large MINI
Der of bids were received, and X viii be
several days before they can be scheduled
many of the bidders failing to atate the
totals in their proposals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-05

The District Commissioners have pur-
chased lot II, block I, adjoining the Bruce
School on Marshall street. for a playground
for the pupils Of that school. The addI-
tsonA ground was purchased out of the
balance for the site of the school. the price
paid being 81 cents a foot The purchase
Is in pursuance of the Commissioners pur-
pose to provide. whenever possible. annie
Fairgrounds for children attending the pub
tic schools.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-05
ROYAL HEADACHE rARI.E,rs

are specially recommended to ladies. They
are prepared after the formula of the most
motel specialist in wOman's diseases in the
country. They are warranted harmless
and can he taken at any time Be sure you
get ROYAL HEADACHE TABLETS. Pow
ders are an infringement. Sold everywhere
10 cents Don be faxed. Buy the genuine
Take no substitute
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-05
Thin, Run-Down PeapIe

are helped to regain needed flesh and
strength by using Malt-Nutrine. The An
heuSer-Busch Brewing Association prepares
-AdVt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-05

There never was a ham cured that gave
better general sa abstraction than the Dove
Brand. and we know it. Miller & krog
mann, Center and X st. markets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-05
IF YOU WANT TO SEE

a model bakery, visit the Chas. Schneider
Baking Co.'S establishment, where their
new MALT BREAD is baked C15 ST..
It's a model of neatness and cleanliness.
Malt Bread" sc. loaf. at grocers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-05

WHEN IN MARKET TOMORROW
visit our stands If you want the choicest
native-dressed Beef and Spring Lambs.
Great display-no advance in prices.
J. II. L'SCHER 53.s-41 Center market.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-05
A DELICIOUS SUNDAY DESSERT.

If you want something extra fine-that
will please every one at home-Order our
Lemon NeringUe Pies. The finest that ever
came from an oven. Sent any time. DC.
kRAFFT'S BAKERY. 18th st. and Pa. ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-05

Try a brick of FusselI's Star lee Cream.
Strawberry Fruit Cream Open evenings
1877 y. Y. Ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-05
Si.25 10 Baltimore and Return

Via B. and o. Saturday and SUNDAY NAV
? and ., good for return until following
Monday Good on all trains except Roya
Limited.-Adyt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-05

WASHINGTON DRESSED BEEF.
SpT-lg Lamb. New York Roast Beef. Del
monIco Steak, go to John r. Kelly, West
End Mkt, 22d & 2; 9th street wing Center
Mkt. Corned Beef a speciality.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-05

Kenney's new crop teas sold al old prices
Pure sugars sold at cost. c. d. henney. {
city stores
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-05
Dove Brand Meats

are my customers favorite: every one calls
for them, and they will all be supplied to-
morrow at my stalls. Anton Ostmann
Riggs and O ST. markets IT.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-05

The Best is Not Too Good
for the West End Market, cor. I'D and
SITS. We keep Dove Brand meats only
Cooked Ham and Tongue a speciality.
VIM, Jr., & j. j. MILLER. 1t,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-05
s1.2s To baltimore and Return s1.2,

Via Pennsylvania Railroad
Tickets on sale Saturday and Sunday
May and 7, good to return until Monday,
May 8. All trains except the Congressional
Limited.-AdVt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-05

"MayfOyver Tea"

Justice Cox continuing Ill his Equity
Court was closed today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-05

Nature makes the cures after all.
Now and then she gets into tight
place and needs helping out.
Things get started in the wrong
direction.
Something is needed to check dis
case and start the system in the right
direction toward health.
SCOTS Emulsion OF Cod-liver Oil
with hypophosphites can do just this,
1t strengthens the nerves, feeds
famished tissues, and makes rich
blood.
soc. and sl.oo. all druggists.
SCOTT & BOVINE. Chemists. New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-05
Owe RRAND HAMS

DOVE BRAND HAMS
are cured to suit the taste of every one.
Sold in all markets and noted market stores
ID. o. V. L. branded on skin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-05

Consult Guide about the floral decorations
Best results reasonable charges I22i F.
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-05
IA Little Spark May
Make Much Work. +"

Spring showers will put out I'M
ciplent fires, which, if allowed to
burn, would cause serious loss. The.
little sparks" of bad blood. still lurl.
ing in the system after a dull winter.
VIII, if allowed to go UNDECIDED.
gather force and make trouble. Sion
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1t eXpels all blood humors from both.
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Eczema Several years ago eczema ortp,t,,,
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- the face ana sftcr,,Dar, '',',lS
n ''o.sua.y nervous. Tried various remedies IS
80 eHect. Three bottles OF Hooi's Ssrs.,.,Mti,,h
cured me BLANCHE W BRIpGFS n u Ia
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Hoods SarsaDarflTa
Is Americas Greatest Medicine.
Hoods Pills cure liver u.s. the IRRITATING AMI
only cathartic TO take with Hoods Sors,1,a-iii,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-05

5-lb. Boxes MafchIess Cream
cry butter. ID. VIM. Oyster, $40 Cen mkt
Advertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-05
5oc and s1.0o, all druggists.
SCOTT & BOVINE, Chemists, New York.
CITY ITEMS.
Daisy Brand Cooked Hams and Beef
T0n&ues q SpeciaIty.

All smoked meats cured by the John Hoff.
maun's Sons firm in Cincinnati surpass all
others for perfect trim. Newest and most
delicious Favored. Sold by all the leading
grocers and bacon dealers.
A. 7. SCHROTH, 403-406 Center Nix Agent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-05

Watch for a town. Congress Heights, D. c.
Advertisement.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-01-05
Senator Hanna's Roast

Our own George W. Hanna, state
senator from this district, is some
thing of rooster himself. He has
not endorsed the expensive and fool
ish extra session and though, bound
by the Populst caucus, he voted for
the railroad bill he "eyplained' his
vote in these scorching words:
"Mr. PRESIDENT desire to ex-
plain my vote. Two years ago it
was cast for what | then considered
and still believe to be a good railroad
bill. 1t bore the name of one of our
members, the one elected by this leg
islature to represent Kansas in the
United States senate. For voting for
that measure have been yilitied and
maligned. 1t was refused the APP,
proval Of the executive, and now, at
the close Of his administration, | have
been summoned here to vote for bill
so mysteriously born into this assem-
bly, that its parentage is unknown,
Its putative birthplace is a specula-
ton, and may, indeed, be altogether
speculation. | have heard from
those that give this bill their unqual-
flied approval, and who, two years
ago, protested, that this bill was the
handiwork of ex.Chief Justice Martin.
This am told he denied. Others
who have favored it have pushed it in
front Of the legal reputation Of David
0vermyer, but he makes answer that
he was never consulted in the prepar-
alton, and has never examined or
passed upon it his opinion. Reporter
Clemens refused to father it. 1t was
stated in caucus that Boyle refused to
give it his approval and Justice
Allen, another who name has been as
ISOLATED with the authorship of this
bill, denies it his approval, and is in
doubt as to how the courts will treat
II
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-01-05
Dewey Must Wait.

Henry Watterson makes the Dem
ocracy a New Years present by pre-
senting the following ticket and plat
form for 1900:
"For President George Dewey, Of
Vermont
"For Vice President Fitzhugh Lee,
of Virginia.
"Platform-"The Stars and Stripes;
God bless them" -...
He backs it up with this argument:
ITO come down to hard, logical facts,
old horse sense sitting in the rocker
the issue Of free silver being relegated
to the limbo of busted shades, the
tariff issue peacefully reposing upon
the shelf where the Cleveland admin
istration left it, to wait for free trade
under new conditions, the season OF
famine ended and the season OF plen-
tv arrived-what are the Democrats
to do for national platform and
ticketp
There is but one thing for them to
do. The voters have about made up
their minds that party pledges are
made chiefly to be broken. Let the
Democrats, banking on this circum.
stance, put up a ticket withouta plat
form; let them nominate candidates
for president and vice president who
are platform in themselves and II
they can induce the great admiral and
the gallant general to accept
This is all very pretty but the vet
eran editor is too previous. Admiral
Dewey is Republican and does not
intend to run for president until after
McKinley's second term. Then, il he
wants to, he can have the job Of lick
ing the socks off the Democracy in as
first.class style as he wallopcd the
Spaniards in Manila bay. Mr.. Wat
terson should guess again.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-01-05
It Suits the Railroads.

B. ?. Waggener, general attorney
Of the Missouri Pacific, says Of the
Boyle railroad bill, which was passed
last week by Populist Legislature In
special session: at is good bill for
the railroads. Its Objectionable feat
ures kill themselves by their own un-
constitutionality, and the rest Of it is
not so advantageous to shippers as
the present railroad law. By the
present law the proceedings before
the board Of missioners are in.
formal, and since the rules Of evil
dence and procedure are not strictly
followed there is little delay in reach.
ing conclusion. But when we 60
before this court that has been Great
ed all the rules and the technique Of
law will govern and it will take weeks
81 months to arrive at judgment.
There is just slight touch Of humor
in the bill. Its concluding section
makes il effective after March ID,
1899, two weeks after the regular SEES
sion Of the Legislature soon to convene
shall have adjourned. This, taken
in connection with Governor Leedy's
claim that an emergency existed when
he called the legislature in extraordi-
nary session, strikes some Of us as an
expensive joke. But the governor
has a right to his little joke"