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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-21

The District Commissioners have had pre-
pared a volume giving the organic act of
the District and the various amendments
which have been made thereto This vol
ume will be issued in a few days. The act
of June II. 1878, will be given in full, with
side notes, ana then will follow references
to every act of Congress modifying the
organic act passed prior to the termination
of the second session of the Fifty-flfth
Congress, July S, 1898. In addition TO the
references to these later acts there will be
very complete index of sixteen pages, the
main body of the work being thirty-two
pages. The volume will be one of the most
valuable ever issued by the District gov
eminent as 1t will set forth in the fullest
manner all the powers and duties of the
District Commissioners, together with those
of their subordinates
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-21
REPEAL OR AMEND,
suggestions Concerning Law Regulat-
ing Care of INSANE


The District Commissioners have address,
ed communication to Representative Cur
It's. acting chairman of the House District
committee, relative to the repeal or amend
ment of the act of Congress of January 81.
1899, changing the proceedings for admis-
sion to the Government Hospital for the
Insane. In their letter the Commissioners
transmitted communication from the at
torney for the District, in which he sub
united to them the drafts of three meas
ures for the repeal or amendment of the
act in question.
The first measure proposed by their at
torney provides that nothing in the act of
January 81, 1899, shall be construed to pre-
vent the Commissioners from Issuing per
nuts for the temporary confinement of in
dlSent insane persons in the hospital upon
the certificate of a judge or justice of the
peace, as provided in sections 1915 4S46
ASH and 4StS of the Revised Statutes, pend
ing an inquiry by the court as to their
sanity. The second provides for the repeal
OF the act III question, and for the revival
and continuance of all laws and parts of
laws repealed by it, while the third me1s-
ure suggested by the attorney authorizes
the Commissioners to grant an order for
the admission of any INDECENT insane per
son to the hospital pending a judicial IN
quiry, upon the certificate of a Judge or
justice of the peace.
The Commissioners explained to the act
ing Chairman of the House committee that
under the act referred to, there will be a
total cost of $40 in each case brought I'M
der it, whereas there was none previous to
the passage of the act. The number of
alleged insane persons on their hands is
so great that the Commissioners brought
the matter to the attention of their attor-
ney, who, IN response, incloscd them the
three measures mentioned above After
careful consideration of the question the
Commissioners state that they are disposed
TO recommend the repeal of the act of Jan
uary 81, 1899. as the enactment of either of
the other provisions would simply permit
these persons to be confined in the hospita |
without a certainty that they couid be
| legally adjudicated insane under the new
law to permanently confine them
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-21
BOARD OF TRADE RECEPTION.
1t will he Held Next Thursday Even
ing at the Arlington.

The annual reception of the board of
trade, which was postponed on account of
the recent storm, will be held at the Ar
lington Hotel Thursday evening at o'clock
Invitations have been extended to the
President and his cabinet, to the members
of the Senate and of the House of Repre-
sentatives, and to other men of prominence.
and in addition to these many members
of the board will invite their friends, so
that the coming reception will probably
be the largest in the history OF the or
ganization. Brief addresses on local SUBJ
Jects, mainly on the proposed celebration
or the centennial anniversary of the eS-
ADJUSTMENT of the national capital, and the
code OF District laws prepared by Justice
Cox, will follow the reception of guests,
and, after buffet lunch has been served,
stereopticon views, contrasting local condi
tons with those obtaining in other cities,
will be given
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-21
OLDEST INHABITANTS.
Usual Custom of Observing Washing
toms birthday Anniversary.

Washington's birthday anniversary will
be observed by the Association of the Old
est Inhabitants Of the District by public
meeting in their room, No. ., Corcoran
building, at noon tomorrow. A business
meeting of the association will be held in
the room at 1890. At the public meeting,
TO which the people of the District are cor
daily invited, Washington's Farewell Ad-
dress will be read by General ]. NJ. Will
son, followed by the singing of America"
MI. h Ross Perry will deliver an address,
AFTER winch Aud Lang Syne'' will be sung.
AT the conclusion of the public meeting a
collation. will be served
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-21

Mrs. NJ. A. Copenhaver. widow of the
late George COpenhaVer of this city, died
this morning at the residence Of her son-in-
law, Prof. ". Il. Crabbe, in Pittsburg,
Pa, in the seventy-frst year Of her
age. Mrs. Copenhaver spent the great
est portion Of her life in this city, and was
widely known as an active worker in chart
table enterprises. She was one of the
founders OF tine WOman's Christian Home,
and was one Of its most earnest and use
fuI directors. Mrs Copenhaver leaves three
sons, VIM. A, Harry +. and George NJ,
all of whom reside here, and one daughter,
Mrs. Crabbe, who lives in Pittsburg. Her
remains will be brought here Thursday, and
intermcHt will he in the family lot at Glen
wood cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-21


weeks ago and was such success that Mr..
Fairchild was prevailed upon to give it
again under wider scope of attendance,
The lecture abounds in wit and humor.
and Is an interesting narrative of Stump
ing trip through New York.
'TRILBY."- '"Trilby' Is still here and
attracting crowds of ladies and gentlemen.
This week has been announced as a ladies
souvenir week. and each lady visiting
the painting will be presented with a "Tril-
by heart lace pin. The interest in this
beautiful painting is still undated here
IIAMLINE CHURCH.-There will he a
patriotic concert and colonial tea at Ham,
line Church, corner of 9th and p streets,
on the evening of Washington's birthday.
Inc participants in the program will be the
Gnolr OF the church, under the direction of
Mm. j. Palmer; the District National
Guard Band and Mrs. Eleanor M Harp,
eiocution1st. There will be patriotic songs
and recltations, and the ladies in quaint
colonial costumes will serve refreshments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-21
ABANDONS HER BABE.
Young Woman Leaves an Infant on
the Street.

Bicycle Policeman Barnes of the second
precinct arrested a young colored woman
named Rosie Pinkney last night and locked
her up on a charge of abandoning her
young infant Saturday night. The child
in the case is the one found in front of
house on 18th street, and sent TO St AIMS
Asylum, as published in yesterdays Star.
While investigating the case yesterday
Policeman Barnes was told of rumor
that woman in Goat alley had murdered
a baby. Rosie Pinkney was found and she
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-21
LOCAL MENTION.
ANU sEMEyTs TONIGHT.

Academy-Hoyt's "A Texas Steer"
Rijou-Vaudeville.
Columbia Theater-"The Geisha.'
Kernan's Lyceum Theater-"Gay Masque-
raiders
Lafayette square-E. H. sothern in THE
Kings Musketeer."
National Theater-Miss Annie Russell in
Catherine.
Congregational Church-Bischof concert.
Ohio avenue and 18th street-Batue OF
Gettysburg.
1872 1918 New York avenue-The Halls Of
the Accents.
1903 Pennsylvania avenue-Exhibition of
the painting of ''Trilby.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-21

soon disposed Of the rumor by telling the
pohceman that she had abandoned the i'm
I 6 IN 'front.' OF a house on 18th street.
Rosie went out unnoticed about 80 o'clocl.
ana took the child with her. In the Police
court today she admitted her guilt and
sala she abandoned her infant on account
OF her poverty.
Judge Scott fined her S1OO with the optiou.
oi Spending six months in jail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-21

Via the Only Rail Line Between Washing
ton and Old Point Comfort
CONNIE ncing February 13 Pullman Buffet
Parlor Cars will be run through without
change. leaving B. and Z. station 11:45
a m. arriving Newport News 600 pm; Old
Point Comfort, $50 pm; Norfolk, I:o3
pm. daily except Sunday. For tickets and
reservations apply Pcnna. K. r. office, 18th
and c. SITS For special information apply
offices e. and @. railway. 5l3 or 1921 Penna
aN enue. Mashlngto dYt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-21
Child Horribly Burned,

The little seven-year-old daughter of Mr..
Charles Catterall, No. 1347 Kenesaw ave
nue.. was in a very critical condition today
at noon from the effects of being burned
while playing with matches Sunday after
noon last. Unknown to her parents the
child got possession of a box of matches,
which she ignited. The blaze communicate
ed TO her clothing and she was burned in
horrible manner about the body and head
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-21
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Washington for Fortress Mon
roe and Norfolk at $50 pm.
Trains leave I3Is street and Pennsylvania
avenue hourly for Arlington from am to
pm
Trains leave 1872 street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Mount Vernon hourly from III
3. m 10 3 pm.
Cars leave Aqueduct bridge for Airing
ton. Fort Myer and Falls Church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-21

The house in which Lincoln died. SIG 10Th
street. and its valuable collection ,er,a,n-
ing to the martyred President, viii be
opened free to the public from . 10
sary. 'ei
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-21
Class officer. Elected.

The pupils of Woods Commercial College
yesterday elected class officers as follows
President. Ambrose E. Brown; vice presi-
dent. Walter y. English; secretary, Minnie
Y. c. Hauknsss. treasurer, Enoch George
Brian. The following committees wers also
chosen: on college pins. ]. Howard WIKI
irs, Roy r. MiSkimon. Ernest Smith Min
RE Y. c. HaukneSs; on theater, Ethel l..
Riley, J. Howard Wilkins, NJ Loretta Gold
smith, VIM. NJ. Collins.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-21
OPEN rnMnRPnW

BACIIRACH & BRO. s PHOTOGRAPHIC
STUDIOS. 1881 F st. NV.
For the accommodation of those engaged
during the week. FirSt-class work and
moderate prices.
CLOUDY WEATHER AS GOOD AS
CLEAR FOR SIT~TINGS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-21

PABST FAMOUS MILWAUKEE, BEER
Is known and Us-1 wherever fine beer is APP
preCiated "PaDst Beer stands as the per-
lection of the brevmaster's skill 6 different
kinds Write or phone 273, PABST BREW
ING co, TU3 y. Cap st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-21

best cuisine. best Northumberland Pacific
Hotel, Chicago. Stop there next time. Fin
est in the west.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-21

ISFENSABLE II THE HOME.
It's just us essential t keep bottle of
good pure whisky in the house as to be
provided with an umbrella. MARYLAND
CLUE old RYE Whisky has maintained it's
reputation for 80 years. At first-class
dealers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-21
CITY ITEMS.
Mental Science

DR.. Paul Fl. Collins will lecture in Mac
cabees' Temple, 513 9Th St, this CTuesdayD
evening at s o'clock. All interested in the
great problem of health-how to secure and
preserve the same-are cordially invited to
attend. Seats free. lis
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-21
SniaII's Flowers,

J. II. Small Sons, florists, 18th and G
sts-. Washington, and 1853 Broadway, n. Y.
Advertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-21

Money to lend at Az. and 6 per cent on
real estate. Frank L. Rawlings, 1905 Pa. ave
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-21
KENNY'S

FINE DRY ROASTED COFFEES
HAVE NO EQUAL.
PURE SUGARS SOLD AT COST.
c. d. KENNY'S s CITY STORES
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-21
Harvey

laughs at the article in The Star about the
scarcity of oysters, high prices, &c, &c He
has plenty-oystersa of the finest quality
ana more coming every day. Old prices. No
advance. 18th and Pa ave 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-21

BISCHOFF CONCERT ToNIGHT-Tbere
will be a Bischof concert tonight at the
First Congregational Church. The concert
ing, but was postponed on account of the
blizzard. A remarkably fine program has
been arranged foTitonight's musical event.
DR.. Bischoffs concerts are the most popu-
lar of the local season. Tonight's will he
no exception to the rsle.
MIR. FAIRCH1LD.vMr. Lee Fairchild
will repeat his lecturel on Stunning" next
Monday evening DIT Eniversalist Church
The lecture was delivered in this city two
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-21
Guides Strongest Bid Producers
Death of Mrs. VI. 4. Copenhaver.

for floral decorating Is the excellence oil
the art embodied in his work. 1224 F.-Adv
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-21
ADJUSTMENTS,

COLONIAL. TEA, BENEFIT YOUNG woMAS's
Foreign Missio, airy Society, Metropolitan N. L.
10 O'Clock Aduiss ION. Toe Refreshments for sale
1ts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-21

By warm shampoos with CUTICURA SOAP, followed
ny llsht dressings with CUTICCRA, purest of emol-
Ilent SKIN cures This treatment will clear the scalp
ana mar or cruss. scales and dandrun, allay itch
ing soothe irritation, heal eruptiOns stimulate the
mar 1oicles and supply the with nourishment
ana energy, thus producing Clean wholesome scalp
with luxuriant, lustrous hair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-21
MIX and Cream.


from Attorney herds, supplied to families
in all parts of the city: double cream for
charlotte russo specially. Postal card will
reach us and receive prompt attention. Eu-
reka Dairy, $40 18th st. NV fe21-3t*
Our 10Th Annual Linen Collar Sale
Greater than ever. IL & Doc. collars al Sc
and &c. each c. Auerbach, 18th & H. Domes-
tic Sewing Machine agency. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-21

sale at ELLIS 4 cos 9s7 Pa. ave. fcls-9t
TIE HALLS or THE ANCIEXTS-
NOS 1912. 1914. 1916 AND 1913 NEW YORK AVE.
Icnstructed 10 promote NATIONAL GALLERIES
OF HISTORY AND ART
They illustrate the art. architecture. religion and
life OF the Egypt Ian, Assyran, Graeco roman and
Saracenic natiOnalities
The EGYPTIAN PORTAL f. entrance to the
HALL OF COLUMNS, grand in dimensions
than that built by Lepsus Berlin
The upper EGYPTIAN HALL contains the inte-
rior of an Egyptiln house by Racinet. The larger
section illustrates Eey piian and crafts Cop
les 10xI feet Of Rchter's Building the Pyramids
and Longs Egyptian Feast
The ASSYI.lAN THRONE ROOM is gorgeous N
blue and gold, according to Place. A section is
walled with casts from the British Museum The
portal is between four colossal huma headed bulls
from the Palace Of Sennaclerfb.
The THRONE OF XERAES is set up from the
cast In the Louvre. King Sennacherih is modelled I'm
costume from the bas-relief. The decora lions of
the ROMAN HOUSE cover more than $1,000 square
feet.
The LECTURE HALL. in Persian style. contains
the painting OF the Grandeur Of Rome IN the time
Of Constantine.
The SARACENIC HALL is a counterpart OF the
interior Of tic House of BenZaquin in Tanglers
The ART GALLERY is devoted to illustrate lions OF
Roman history.
Visitors viii ne ,ndej by expositors and Mr.
Franklin W. Smith, curator, Will speak In expana-
ton at intervals
fe1S-3S
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-21

Reserved seats. 80 and 10 cents and Show
sale at ELLIS 4 CO.'S. 937 Pa. ave. fcls-9t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-21
Hair Came Out Freely

had the typhoid fever, after which nv hair
came ont freely. My mother suggested that / use
CIIlCCKA remedies. 1 did so. meeting with untold
success. My hair i'm thicker than at first
after use Of CUTICUEA SOAP and CUTICITRA (oint.
heht. II. 7. PATTERSON
1201 W st. NV, Washington, ID. G.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-21

THE
Choral Society
WILL PRESENT FOR ITS SECOND CONCERT
VERDI'S
REOUIEr1
At the CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH,
TUESDAY EVENING, Feb IS at s precisely.
The Society VIII Be Assisted by
Miss KATHERINE HIKE. SoD-apo
Miss MARY LOUISE CLARY ......... Contralro
Mr.. J. IL. MCKINLEY. ................. Tenor
DIR. CARL DUET. .......... Blsso
All II New York.
Mr.. JNO. PORTER LAWRENCE. ..-.-. 90 Orcaufst
Under the direction Of Mr.. JOSEF KASPAR
Reserved seats. 80 and 10 cents and Show on
at A. a u.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-09-04
WOMkN'S EXCHANGE,
2l6 Merchant ST.

PER MORNING STAR" FROM
Micronesia, Hibiscus and Banana At
wicks, belts, spears, war clubs, shells,
ivory nuts, and tortoise shells, as well
AZ the best assortment of Hawaiian
curios in town. Tel. $50
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-09-04
LABOR QUESTION
What is the Matter With
the Portuguese?
Correspondent Claims Any Numbe,
Through Proper Channels

Editor Advertiser: Being a reader
OF your paper, L couldn't but notice the
article published on Friday, and also
to feel gratified in knowing that there
are some of the planters in these ISL
ands who think the Portuguese labor
ers the best they ever had, and will
ever have, for that matter Then. as
such is the case. why not try to get
more of them? Why should the plan
tiers experiment with the Italians
(whom we don't know if they will be
adaptable TO these Islands or the work
required here) when, by proper
representation made by an agent,
such as Minister Damon, we would OBJ
tain more of these desirable Portu-
guese? A steamer is due here in a few
days with about 100 Portuguese from
embark, but on Misrepresentation of
some one they did not want to risk
themselves and families so far away
from their homes.
Now if these people were properly
informed by some reliable person, and
an offer of work at fair wages. either
under contract or not, 1 am of the opin-
ion that the planters would get as
many good Portuguese laborers as they
reed.
| would very much like to have this
considered by the interested parties,
and | think now to be the proper time
to act AN OBSERVER
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-09-04
\ DANGEROUS COUN ERFEIT.
Look Out for One Hundred Dol
lar Treasury Notes.

a gentleman who recently returned
from the Coast states that when he left
Honolulu August he took United
States paper money instead of geld
as more convenient to carry. Among
the notes was one Of 800, purporting
to have been issued by the United
States Treasurer at Washington.
When he offered this note in payment
of passage on the China, the officers of
the company declined to receive it..
Two other large firms also refused to
take it. stating that counterfeitS of
this particular note We're in circulation.
1t was then taken TO the United States
Treasury in San Francisco with the
statement as to where it was OBJ
tanned. That officer said that, although
the counterfeits were very close imi-
tations OF the genuine notes in circu-
lation, he would receive this note.
Public notice had already been given
in Washington OF this new and dan
gerous counterfeit, recalling all out
standing notes of this denomination
(S100). He cashed the note, with the
remark that in this case he would per-
sonally assume all risk. 1t will be
we'll for persons handling United
States Treasury issues of this partic-
ular denomination $1,000 to be on their
guard, should any such be offered here.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-09-04
THE OTHER SIDE.

Editor Advertiser: There has been
a good deal said and written of late in
regard to the rights Of pedestrians, in
most of which l concur; but in this
case as in all others, there are two
sides to the question. Drivers of We
hicles should at least have some few
privileges and their rights should be
respected When pedestrians persist
in walking in the middle of the street
in place of on the sidewalk, which is
their legitimate location, and of cross
ing the street at almost any spot but
the crossings at the corners, it be-
comes almost an inpossibility for even
the most careful driver, at any time,
and especially so now, in the crowded
and cut-up condition of such central
as King and Fort
streets, to drive even at a walk with
out knocking down, or at least inter-
fering with, those pedestrians who pre-
fer the middle of the street to the side
walk, for the purpose of taking their
or gossiping with their
friends. In all other civilized cOmmu-
mites people are required to cross the
streets at the corners alone, and in
no other town save Honolulu are tram
ears allowed to stop in the middle OF
a block to take on passengers.
M. S.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-09-04
The Kauai Term.

The September Term of the Circuit
Court for the Island OF Kauai opens
at NawiliwiIi on Wednesday next at 10
a. M, Judge Hardy presiding. The
opening of the Kauai term and the
necessity of many of the Honolulu
lawyers being present was one of the
causes of the adjournment of the Homo
lulu term on Saturday.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-09-04
Large
ImpOrtatiOns
OF GOODS BY THE
PACIFIC HARDW ARB Co.,
LIMITED.
a Fresh Supply of the
Hygiienic
RefriSeratorS
The Only Absolutely Perfect
Refrigerator Made.

BOSTON LONG CARD MATCHES.
NAILS OF ALL KINDS.
ROSIN, PINE TREE TURPENTINE.
PAINTS, LAMP BLACK.
COTTON WASTE
CANAL BARROWS.
FAIRY STEPLADDERS.
MANILA AND SISAL ROPE.
HANDLES, MATToCKs, PICKS,
HOES AND SHOVELS.
AXES AND HATCHETS, AXLES.
CARRIAGE SPRINGS, GRIND
STONES.
DISH AND DAIRY PANS. SAUCE
PANS.\
LAWN MOWERS, CHARCOAL IRONS
BABBITT'S POTASH.
TUBULAR LANTERNS AND GLOBES
All the above and more on the EN-
lily F. Whitney" from New York direct.
All sorts of goods by other vessels.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-05-17
Mechanics Institute Trustees.

At the meeting of the Mechanics In
stitute trustees last night Carl H. Clark
was appointed to act with Secretary
Cumming in collecting exhibits for the
approaching fair. Mr. Clark acted in a
similar capacity in 1899 and 1896. He was
eommissioner from California to the
Worlds Fair in Guatemala in 1897. w
r. Mcfarland was appointed to superin-
tend the exhibit of live fish that will be
a feature of the fair this year. 1t was
decided to award cash prizes to the best
exhibits ready on the opening. night, as
follows: General exhibits, first prize
500, second 800, third $50, fourth $40, fifth
$50; machinery exhibits, first prize $780,
second $50. A gold medal will be award
ed to the best motor carriage on exhibit
ton number of inventors Of voting
machines have expressed desire to ex-
hibit. A special space will be allotted to
them. and a gold medal will be awarded
to the best machine.
The trustees accepted a proposition
made by the Stanford and Berkeley foot
ball managers whereby the grounds at
Sixteenth and Folsom streets were Sc
cured for seven preliminary games and
the Thanksgiving match this year. The
seating capacity will be increased to ac-
commodate IS 900 people.