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Evening star., 1899-01-31
PANEL COMPLETED,
Jury Chosea to Try Edward Smith
for Murder.

The impaneling of jury in the case of
Edward Smith, colored, accused of the muir
der of Edmona Jackson. was completed
this afternoon in Criminal Court No. l.
Those selected to decide the fate of Smith
are Messrs. benjamin F. Parker Frank
Beall. Frederick kraus, Henry Schneider
Lee r. keech, Jacob S. Duvall George T.
Thornton, Oliver II. Arnold, James A.
Clark, Fred n. Somerville, Ira +. T. Wright
and William Elmer.
Assistant District Attorney john f. Las
key made the opening address to the jury
giving a statement of the case Substan-
TALLY as told yesterday in The Star. DR.
Sterling Ruffin, acting deputy coroner at
the time the crime was discovered, and
William Schoenberger, morguekeeper were
the first two witnesses to be called in be-
half of the prosecution. They testified as
to the wounds on the body of the murdered
woman. Mr.. Schoenberger was testifying
when this report closed.
Evening star., 1899-01-31
The New Porto Rico Tariff.

Tomorrow the new customs tariff will go
irto effect in Porto Rico. This tariff. while
framed on the general lines of the new
Cuban t9riff. contains some points of diff
ference. and Is said TO be far more liberal
TO importers than the tariff imposed under
Spanish control. Nevertheless. the officials
here feel sure that the lower duties will
yield sufficient revenue to meet the islands
expenses, owing TO The adoption of modern
and economical methods Of administration
and the looping off Of many excrescences in
the customs service. The terms of the new
tariff have already been published in the
executive order of january ~.
Evening star., 1899-01-31

Bt E\A VISTA.
Enema Vista. summer resort on the Pa.ouac
riy-r. for rent sale TE. steamer 'G J. S-uf-
fer!'- built in 1884, expressly for carrying pas
s"r-rTS and freight 10 aud from RuoIa Vista. in
perfect e'HdifieB. l. f0r sab, chatter Wharf
privileges auI storage facilities can b,. olrg med
upon sppiirati,Gl the owner.
GEORGE J SEUFFERl.E. go Pa ave. NV.
Is cod.
Evening star., 1899-01-31
Army Orders.

Second Lieut.. George B. Prtchard. jr.,
9th United States Cavalry, has been re-
lieved from duty as aId-de-camp on the
staff of Brig. Gen. William W. Gordon, L.
s. v, and assigned to duty as aid -de-camp
on the staff of Brig. Gen. William j. Nc
kee. u. s. V.
Second Lieut.. Francis Lei. Parker. 18th
United States Cavalry, has been detailed
acting judge advocate of the department
of Porto Principe.
Maj. James d. Glennan, brigade surgeon.
t. S. V. captain and assistant surgeon
U S. Al, has been relieved from further
duty at Columbus, Ga, and ordered to duty
In MatanZas, Cuba.
First Lieut.. Charles r. Pugh, 160th In
diana Volunteer Infantry, having rendered
his resignation, has been hoEorably dis
charged.
Maj. William B. Winn brigade surgeon.
I. s; ", has been relieved from duty at
Admission, Ala. and ordered to Havana,
Cuba, for duty.
Acting Assistant Surgeon Anen P Eb-
bert I. S. A.. has been relieved from fur
their duty at Huntsville, Ala, and ordered
TO duty in Porto Principe, Cuba.
Evening star., 1899-01-31
sno,ysIides in the Rockies.
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN.
Public Meeting Called for This Even
iuS-Other Items.

Public Meeting Called for This Even
tus-Other Items.
A meeting of the Georgetown citizens
will be held this evening at o'clock at
the Office of the First Cooperative Build
ing Association, 1925 32d street. The meet
ing is merely preliminary gathering to
discuss the advsa bility of forming per-
maneut organization and to take steps
necessary to the accomplishment of the
purpose. a general invitation is extended
by those who are behind the project TO all
of the residents and business men of the
West End to attend the meeting and give
their ideas on the subject. The call, which
was published in The Star several days
ago, has since been signed by many busi-
ness men in addition to those whose names
were appended to the publication.
Fred Harris, a twenty-siX-year-ol CO.
ored man, was arrested yesterday after
noon shortly after & o'clock by Policeman
Eerr on charge of suspected larceny.
The negro was just entering rag shop on
NJ street carrying bundle, which when
opened was found to contain a quantity of
lead pipe. evidently the connections with
some bath tub, which looked though i
had been Wrenched from its place. The
prisoner claimed to have found the lead
pipe on an ash pile on | street in Washing
ton, but there were no traces of ashes on
or in the pipe. He was held until the po-
lice convinced the pipe was not stolen.
Etdora Rangs, the wife OF the timer
whose house was raided by the police cary
Sunday morning, published in The Star
was yesterday afternoon arrested upon a
charge of disorderly assembly. Her hus-
band and the two young men arrested at
the time were each convicted in the Police
Court OF the charge against them. When
me woman was arrested she carried to the
station with her Il three hS-O.d baby.
The lowest collateral. ST. was allowed in
her case, but this sum was not furnished
until near midnight, The woman in the
meantime remaining in a cell with her
L.Il
Evening star., 1899-01-31
FELL FlFTE-TWO FEET.
A Red of Sand Saved Ambrose Troc
tors Life.

Ambrose Proctor, colored. plasterer lfv-
ing at 1901 L street northwest fell fifty
TWO feet through the stair we'll In the new
strong building, corner of 18th and +
streets northwest, yesterday. Luckily for
him there was bed Of sand al the bottom
and 1t Eroke the force Of the long droD
from the fourth floor. Proctor was picked
up and sent to the Emergency Hospital.
where he is doing well. without any buncs
broken. but suffering from shock IN get
ting out Of the way of other workmen
Proctor occasioned the accident by steppiug,
backward into the open well
Evening star., 1899-01-31
Mrs. Suter Wanted IL DiXopce

Mrs. Sarah Suter told Judge kmbalI this
mornia& that her appearance in court was
cue to her domestic difficulties.
Il went to see my husband she said. Il
wanted to see if he would agree to give me
a divorce
Were you talking in Il loud tone?''
Il guess | was"
The officer told the judge that he was
Summoned to Chinese laundry on a.
street last night because Of trouble lie
found Mrs. Sutcr in the laundry causing
the trouble and uatside there was q crowd
Of at least a hundred persons.
Mrs. Suter told the court she had not
been IL trouble for nearly a wear and a
penalty OF s. fine or sin days III prison was
impusCd.
Evening star., 1899-01-31
RECEPTION At INDIANAPOLIS.
In Honor of ScnntOr-EIcct BeveridGe
and Minister Harris.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, January 31.-The
Columbia Club last night rendered re-
ception TO United States Senator-eiect AL
bert J. Beveridse and ]. c. Harris, United
States minister to Austria. There were at
least Loco guests, including members of all
The big clubs and of the Legislature.
At the banquet toasts We're responded to
by Governor Mount, General John G. New,
Judge J. H. Baker. S. r. Morse. John W.
ern. Senator-elcct Beveridge and J, c.
Harris. 1t was the biggest reception of the
kind ever held in this city and was nom
partisan in character
Evening star., 1899-01-31
NerSity,

The Wisconsin University eight will be
coached by its captain, Curran McConville,
this year. With the question settled as to
who will coach the crew. the feeling of an
certainty that has prevailed ever since
O'Dea resigned has been set al rest, and
the prospects Tor strong crew next season
are very good. \ majority of last years
crew are again candidates. as VIII As al
most all of last years freshmen crew. II Is
confidently CNpoctod, therefore, that an
even better showing will be made in the
race against Pennsylvania, Cornell and Co.
lumhia next summer than last year.
Evening star., 1899-01-31
Mr.. Hnker Rptipes

Mr.. ID. William Baker, one of the assist
ant United States attorneys for the Dis
trict of Columbia, who rendered his resic-
nation some time ago, will sever his con-
nection with the office with the close of
business today. Mr.. Ashley NJ. Could sue
cessor to MI. Baker. will enter upon his
duties as assistant United States attorney
tomorrow morning
Evening star., 1899-01-31
Suit AGAINST Il R,yiIrond.

William II. Harrison late this afternoon
flied suit at law against the Philadelphia.
Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad Com
pany and the Baltimore and Potomac Rail-
road Company TO recover damages in the
sum of 10000, The plaintiff, a postal clerk
claims to have been injured May 16 last by
reason of slight collision between rail
road cars on 9th street southwest j. L.
Darlington Is the attorney for the plaintiff.
Evening star., 1899-01-31
Inspection by Rnttnl;ons

The several battaliOns of the I'd Regiment.
DISTRICT OF Columbia National Guard, will
be inspected this evening at o'clock in the
drill hall at the Center Market Arrnory by
Gen. George II. Harries. commanding the
District of Columbia militia, and the men,
Ders Of his staff The National Guard
Brigade Band will participate in the cere-
mony.
Gen. Harries has directed the members of
his staff to meet him at he8Touarfers 1A,0
l. q street not later than it;45 o'clock this
evening =
Evening star., 1899-01-31
COLD WAVE IN THE WEST
Extends From the Dakotas to Texas in the
South.
Dangerous SnOwslides Continue in
the Rocky Mountain ReEioD-Stock
Suffering Greatly.

CHICAGO, January 31.-The cold wave
continues with undminishcd intensity in
this section, the mercury having reached
y degrees below zero. However, the
weather is moderating considerably in the
northwest, where the force of the wave is
broken. The line of zero temperature to-
day passes as far south as Oklahoma.
Bismarck N. D., reports 20 below; Duluth.
Mimi. "a below, and Green Bay, Wis. 20
below. The indications are that the cold
will moderate in this section tonight.
blizzard in Northern Texas.
FORT WORTH Tex, January 31.-The
worst blizzard experienced in years is
sweeping over the northern and western
portions of Texas, causing much suffering
to man and beast. Walter Mitchell a
W Wealthy cattleman of Clay county, has
been found frozen to death. All kinds of
stock is suffering severely, while reports
from some quarters say cattle are dying in
great numbers
SnOvysIides in the Rockies.
DENVER, Col, January 31.-Rio Grande
passenger train had a narrow escape from
destruction about mile from Red thHe
yesterday Engineer Russ saw a slide COM
ing down the mountain side and reversed
his engine in time to save the train, though
the engine was deraied the tender de-
molished and the fireman slightly hurt.
COKEVILLE. Wyo, January 81. - A
snowslide mile long near here buried
several men and ten teams. All the men
were taken out alive with the exception or
Burt Handy, who was dead when found.
Evening star., 1899-01-31

YOUNGSTOWN. Ohio, January 31.-The
engagement is announced here of Miss Nio-
Ia Deetrick. daughter of DIR. and Mrs John
Deetr!ck of this city, and Mr.. William Nc
kin1ey Duncan of Cleveland, a nephew of
the President. The wedding will occur In
the spring. and the young couple will make
their home in Cleveland, where the pros
pective groom is engaged in the practice of
his profession, the law.
Evening star., 1899-01-31
Divorce Granted.

Justice McCumos, in Equity Court No .
this afternoon signed a decree granting
Dorcas Divine d divorce from John Divine
In her petition Mrs. Divine alleged dcser-
ton ON the part Of her husband
The decree sets forth that the absolute
title to lot 81, block 2. Trinidad is vested
IN Mrs. Divine, free from all title the de-
fendant may have had in the property.
Evening star., 1899-01-31
Suit for $4,000 Damages.

Suit at law to recover damages in the
sum Of $l0,oOo for alleged Slander was this
afternoon instituted by Sarah L. Gamble.
through Attorneys Percy II. Vcitch and g.
A NJ Wells against Catharine Kuhn The
plaintiff is the pT0prictrcss of a grocery
establishment, and she charges the defend
ant with having made Utterances rejecting
on the character of the goods sold at the
store.
Evening star., 1899-01-31
Cornell irrDnGes Dates.

II. Ii. TulleT manager of ContIrs foot
bali team. has arranged for the annual
game of foot ball with Princeton To be
Played in Ithaca. 1t is probable that Cor
nell will arrange game with Columbia.
which is TO organize a team next year.
This will be played in New York. Cornell
does not hope for game with Harvard.
as that team refuses To go to Ithaca. and
Cornell will not go to Cambridge.
Evening star., 1899-01-31
NOTES OF SPORTS.
sharkey Eests Mccormick h

Tom Sharkey put cut Jack Mccormick Of
Philadelphia in The second round of what
was to have been a siX-round go al the
Arena in Philadelphia last night. The
bout lasted as long as it did probably be-
cause the sailor wanted TO give the great
crowd present some thing for their money.
After the bout Sharkey announced that
O'Rourke would his behalf cover the
money deposited in New York by Fitzsim-
mons.
Evening star., 1899-01-31
l>Gss,i.

In the Chicago pool tournament Satnr-
day night. Grant Eby defeated Stewart 10y
a score of 12I to ~.
The final game in the pool match between
keoGh and DE ORC ut Days Academy,
played Saturday night, was won by De ORC.
who pocketed 1S9 balls. His opponent
scored 145 balls. The match, however. was
won hy keogh, the tota! scors being:
Keosh 500: De ORC NIB
Evening star., 1899-01-31
New Mile Record.

At Montreal Saturday John s Johnson
broke the worlds skating record for a
mile. The race took place a. til Montreal
Associations Open-Air Rink, which is four
laps to the mile. johnson was paced 10y
Harley Dawson. ". Thompson and c.
Clement. The start was a flyug one, and
johnson only came on with speed in the
last lap. The time was 30 -. aud the
timekeepers were John i. Roche, Mai
MacAuley, Louis Rubenstein ami !. Wash
Evening star., 1899-01-31
Capital:One Million Dollars

SAFE DEPOSIT DEPARTMENT
Rents safes inside burglar proof vault. at
So per Gnnum upward
Securities, jeWeIry, silverwRre and valuables
OF all kinds in owners package. trunk or case
taken "u deposit at moderate cost.
SAVINGS BANK DEPARTMENT.
Deposits received from TEN CENTS un-
ward. and interest allowed on 81 and above
Loans money on real estate and collateral
security.
TRUST DEPARTMENT.
This company is legal depository for court
and trust funds, and acts rs administrator
executor receiver, assignee and executes
trusts Of all kinds Wills prepared by y
competent attorney in daily attendance.
OFFICERS:
THOMAS II. JONES. ES................. President
f. FRANCIS RIGGS. ......-..... Vice PresIdent
W. RILEY DEEBi.E..... Second Vice President
b ALBEIT l.. SIT RTEv NJ. Secrc,sry
GEORGE HOW ARD. 900. Treasurer apd Cashier
CHARLES L. NYMAN Asst Sec and Asst Trras
WOODBURY. BLAIR ............ Trust Officer
SlST BLAIR R........... Asst Trust Oficer
DIREC fORS:
Woodbury. Blair S n Ksunmanp
John tammsck William 4. Mchus,
n bradley Davidson. John C. Parke.
W. Riley Dcrhlp George ~ Plant
George T. dunlop. T.. Francis Riggs.
VIM. r. Edmnnstou. Ztnas e Robbins
Matthew q. EmnFy. John f. Rodgers
William A. Gordon, Albert l. Sturtpyant
Robert -. Hoffman, Henry A. Nillnrd
Thomas II. Jones, lfonce wylle
Ju26-u
AN ANNUITY Will. GIVE you GVARAN-
teed incoh TO- life. They Are issued at any
age and are payable wherever drslrrd The an
nuities issued by The Mutunl Life Insurance Co.
of New York are secured by s2G5 900 900
assets.
ThOs. p. Morgan,
MANAGER FOR D. C. 1913 ST. wv.
Telephone II2G ialo-am
Evening star., 1899-01-31
inspection OF {. and d. Canal

Special Dispatch TO The Evening Star.
CUMBERLAND, Md, January 3f.-Gen-
eral Manager q. L. Nicolson Of the Chesa-
peake and Ohio canal. has made a thor
ough inspection of the waterway prepara-
tory to the resumption Of navigation. He
has ordered repairs To be made at several
of the locks and to the banks at different
points.
Evening star., 1899-01-31

Weather conditions and general forecast
The area of high pressure central Monday
morning in the middle Rocky mountain re-
gion has moved to Kansas. and has caused
a fall in temperature from the southern
Rocky mountain region to the lower Missis
sippi valley. Temperatures of 20 degrees
to 81 degrees below the normal were re-
ported this morning from that region, Pu-
ebio reporting a fail of 20 degrees in twen-
ty-four hours and TO 10 degrees below zero,
Abilene fall of Is degrees and to de-
grees. The temperature has also fallen in
the lower lake region, has risen in the
south Atlantic and cas- gulf states and
middle Missouri valley. and has remained
nearly stationary elsewhere, including the
Pacific coast.
The storm Monday morning in Texas has
moved eastward, and is central in southern
Ala bama. and has caused rain or snow in
the Ohio valley. the gulf and middle and
south Atlantic states, except fair i'll FlOri-
da
Rain has fallen on the uorth Pa acfic coast.
Snow. followed by clearing tonight may
be expected in the middle and north At
lauttc states: T4tn or snow. followed by
clearing, in the south Atlantic states, and
rain in Florida.
4 decided fall in temperature will occur
in the middle and south Atlantic states.
with freezing weather on the suf
Brisk northerly winds will prevail on the
north Atlantic coast, and brisk easterly
winds. shifting to nor-ho~ly, ON the middle
and south Atlantic coast.
Storm signals are displayed on the gulf
coast from Brownsville to Pensacola.
The following heavy precipitation lin
inches has been reported during the past
twentyfour hours: Montgomery, 15i.
Records for Tweatt-Four Hnnrs.
The following were the readings of the
thermometer and barometer at the weather
bureau for the twenty-foUr hours begin
ming ct pm yesterday:
mOmeter-January 30 4 pm rs: &
pm. 80: l. midnight II. January 81.
a m. % am, -: J. noon. -; > pm, "a.
Maximum. -, at pm. January 80;
minimum, -: It : am. January n
BarOmeter-January ~. ! pm. 1903: g
pm. 3Omt: l. midnight. 3o.esi january 81
m. 3O.oI; am, "9.07; noon 30.04: =
pm, 500.
Condition of the Water.
Temperature and condition Of water at 8
a a.Tn.-ireat Falls. temperature -: cOndi-
ton. Il: receiving reservoir. temperature 81:
condition at north connection 3: condition
at south connection, u; distributing reser-
voir. temperature. 3'i: condition at innuent
gaze house, j; etfiuent gate house, J.
Tide Table.
Today-Low tide, SOP am and 5:o7 pm;
high tide, II a and 11:1O pm.
TomorrJw-Low tide. J:39 am and 6:15
pm; high tide, 11:42 am. and 11;52 pm.
The sun and Moon
Today-Suu rises. no am: sun sets, 5:11
pm.
Moon rises 1920 pm.
Tomorrow-Sun rises 200 am.
The City Lights.
Gas lamps al! lighted by G:2S pm. cx:in-
gushing begun at Go am. The lighting is
begun one hour before tn" time named
Are lamps Hgh>ed at 6:13 pm: cxtin-
gUishcd at $50 am.
Evening star., 1899-01-31
Slight Improvement Noted.

There is a slight improvement athis after
noon IN the condition of Gen Joseph j.
Reynolds OF the United States army, retir-
ed VINO IS seriously i'll at his home, No. 1901
$ street northwest
Evening star., 1899-01-31

chartered by special act Of Congress, Jan. 1867.
and acts Of Oct, 1890. and Feb. 1889.
Evening star., 1899-01-31
Contributions to Charity.

Mr.. John Joy Edison. treasurer of the
Associated Charities bees TO acknowledge
receipt Of the following:
Evening star., 1899-01-31
SNOW TONIGHT.

Fur Weather Wedncsday and Much
Colder.
Forecast till pm Wednesday.-For the
District of Columbia, eastern Pennsylvania,
New Jersey, Delaware. Maryland and Vir-
gina. snow tonight, fair Wednesday; much
colder; light to fresh north to northwes
winds
Evening star., 1899-01-31
A Valentine Fair ]

Tuck, Duttot Hagelberg-tha leading manu-
flcturcrs Of the world-are all represented in
our grand Valentine Fair''-which includes the
handsumest and daintipst cards and novelties
ever introduced in America. Come and bring the
children-aH welc0me-whether purchase
is intended not. Valentines from 81 down
to 1c.
p urs III, Ais 9th.
Evening star., 1899-01-31
SPECIAL NOTICES.

EXTENSION OF STREET CAR LINE TO MOUNT
fieasant.-AL adjourned meeting of the citizens
interested In securing increased street ear faci-
ties to Mount Pleasant and the extension of Six
teenth street invest from Morris street to the
District line viii be held The Majestic
corner 14th and Yale streets THURSDAY EVEN
ING :: 80 O'Clock.
Prompt attendance requested.
js3l At BY Order Of the Committees
SPIRITUALISN.-J. II. AITEMTS WILL HOLD
n Getting THIS tTuesdayl EVENING, January
81. at WOnn's Hall. T21 9Th St NV. IT.
SPIRITU AIISM.-MRS. E II. FERGUSON WILL
hold 4 circle TOMORROW "wednesday, 1:30
pm, at 243 10th st. ne. Sittings daily. It,
RETAI. GROCERS WHO BIY
ALL THEIR GROCERIES HERE
run no risk of paying so fine for selling i'm
pure goods W. guarantee our SPICES, MUS
TAIEp. CREAM OF TARTAR, etc, to stand
every test. Protect you self and your business
reputation by buying from reliable dealers
Lowest prices. always.
uyNO CONSUMERS SUPPLIED.
II. II. EAENSIIAW & BRO.
1869 1lth st. Sc. 1o0o-2 VI st. Sc. IT
Evening star., 1899-01-31

Condition of the Water.

Temperature and condition of water at s
a.m.-tireat Falls. temperature -: condi-
uon. u: receiving reservoir, temperature. 81 ::
condition at north connection, 3: condition
at south connection. u; distributing reser-
voir. temperature. 3i; condition at inhuent
gaze house. ;; effiuent gate house, J.
Evening star., 1899-01-31
SPECIAL NOTICES.
SIMPS SONS
"REMOVAL"
CLEAPANCE9

WIE move from 1905 g ST. to
our handsome new store. 1908
+ st. March I Not a piece 0f
Suiting or Trpusering goes with
us All We ask is that you pay
Tor the cloth and the tailors'
wages for making.
II means 50 Trouserings for
S67J.
II means SIS Suitings for S21
and 81 on through the stock a
cled - per cent on the marked
prices
Evening star., 1899-01-31
Tide Table.

Today-Low tide, SOP a. m. and 5:oT p. m. !;
high tide, II am. and 11:1o pm.
TomorrJw-Low tide, j:39 a. m. and 6:16
pm; high tide, 1f:42 m. and I1:J2 pm
Evening star., 1899-01-31
FINANCIAL.
The National Safe Deposit,
Savings and Trust
Company,
OF the District Of ,,nlnrnlIn
CORNER 18TH ST. AND NEW YORK. AVE.

or the District Of Columbia.
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he sun aud Neon.

Gas lamps al! lighted by G:2s pm. cx;in-
gushing begun at G.15 am. The lighting is
begun one hour before th" time named
Are lamps ligh,ed at 6:13 nm: cXtin-
gGiShCd al $50 a N.
Evening star., 1899-01-31
q. Warfield Sim mpsOn,

Expert Tailor, 120j G ST.
ja25-i2t 4p
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1899-01-05
Curious Test for q Husband.

Both in the northern and western
islands of Scotland the natives have
some peculiar customs unfamiliar to
the dwellers on the mainland. One Of
these, known as the marriage test" il
practiced in the island of st. Kilda,
where the population barely exceeds =
hundred. The desire among these is
landers to increase their number does
not appear to be exceptionally strong,
and every man. before he is deemed
suitable for a husband, has to perform
an evolution with no little bodily risk.
The St. Kildans are, of course, adept
rock climbers, and the aspirant for
matrimony is therefore subjected to
the test of balancing himself on one leg
on narrow ledge oyerhanging preei-
pice, bending his body at the same time
in order to hold the foot of his other
leg in his hands. If found lacking in
courage the maiden withdraws her be-
trothal, and should the man fall over
the ledge it is presumed that, in that
case, he will be disqualified. London
Sketch. ,a.