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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-27
EXHIBIT OF DESIGNS.
Display of Architectural Dravfur. NJ
Octagou Building

There will be an exhibition of much In
terest given next week in the rooms OF
the Washington Architectural Club in tho
octagon building, New York avenue and
18TH street. Wednesday and Thursday
evenings from to 10 O'Clock, the public
is invited to inspect the display Of archi-
tectural drawings which VIII be contrib
uted by architects OF this city and of Balti-
more The exhibition win be given under
the auspices of the club at whose instance
the drawings were procured, and members
OF the Organization will be present each
evening TO receive visitors. Some speci-
mems OF the skill in perspective drawing
OF ID. A Gregg Of Boston. who has quite
a reputation as a draughtsman. will be
shown. The purpose OF the club IN plan
ming this exhibit Is to furnish an opportu-
nifty for the public to see good architectural
designs, and in this way. 1t is claimed a
taste for the best will be cultivated At
the same time the historic structure whore
the club has its home and which Is looked
upon as one Of the moss perfect specimens
OF colonial architecture can be inspected
by those who have not visited the building
since IL was restored recently by the In
sutute of American Architects the lessee
OF the property.
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The Municipal Court.

~ tAe i>uitor OIL Inc hVerInS Star:
Permit me through the columns of your
valuable paper, always open to questions Of
pubic interest, to answer the letter of Mr.
lhomas w. Gilmer ublshed in your issue
Of the Goth, opposing the abolition of the
present justice of the sneace system
His objections to retaining the courts of
the justices of the peace logically Interpret
ed are based upon two reasons, viz: First.
that the poor man has under such a system
the right Of jury trial in cases over $40,
and, secondly, that If the Htigant Is not
impressed With the court before which suit
has been instituted he can take his case to
the next nearest justice. His reasons for
his argument against the proposed munich
pal court are the very grounds that invite
the adoption of the latter system without
delay.
What does the jury trial before a Justice
Of the peace mean2 1t simply signifies that
IN order for a poor man to secure q trial
by jury before such a court twelve men,
good and true, must be paid one dollar
each for their services; that the constable
must be compensated for serving the yentre
and that the justice must receive stipulated
remuneration for presiding at the trial. If
the poor defendant has npr the whereWith-
al to defray the expenses of such trial,
which is invariably the case, the fees being
required strictly in advance, no judicial
proceedings of this character can be had.
For the poor defendant to secure change
of venue 1t is necessary for him to make
oath that he does not believe the Justice be-
fore whom suit has been instituted can fair
ly try the case. What does the average lit
igant know about the fairness of a Justice.
If he be not a Jarndyce, who swears to such
a fact? The justices of the peace them
selves will tell you that under this branch
of the system one-half of the litigants
unknowingly commit perjury.
| am not opposed to the justices of the
peace personally, as many of them are up-
right and learned gentlemen, who would
make excellent magistrates in the proposed
municipal court. l am only antagonistic to
the system of which they are practical ex-
ponents, and voice the sentiment of the en-
tire bar. JAMES F. MITLIAJY
January q, 1899.
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Unity Club us74, Entertained.

The last regular meeting Of the Unity
Club 1s74D was held In the club hall, 40
10th street northwest. Tuesday evening last.
After a few Introductory remarks by the
president. DR.. Jack, the evenings program
commenced with a paper by Mr. S. H. Ag-
new, entitled "A Bad Quarter of an Hour"
Mr.. Agnew save q graphic description of
his attempt to catch an ocean steamer.
after bidding his numerous friends adieu.
and Of his arrival at the dock 10 find the
steamer already under Roadway. Mr.. Ag-
new explained where his bad quarter of an
hour came in by saying: Imagine the
remarks OF my solcitous friends"
Miss Louise Farrow then entertained the
club with a violin solo, accompanied by
Miss Gertrude Clifford. DR.. l. r. Kiemm
read an original story. entitled "On the
Threshold of Death" Master Agnew then
read paper entitled The Bald-Headed
Man."
Miss Louise Farrow again favored the
club with a violin solo and Mr.. s. II. Ag-
new concluded the evenings entertainment
with another original paper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-27

Policeman F. NJ. Cornwell of the fourth
precinct was given hearing before Trial
Officer Pugh yesterday on charges preferred
against him by Robert Key, colored, who
keeps a hotel and saloon in South Wash
ington. Several weeks ago the officer
charged that Key had violated the Sunday
liquor law. and this accusation was dis
missed. Today it was alleged the officer
was guilty of intoxication, and it was also
charged that he borrowed 81 from Key.
He admitted he borrowed the money and
afterward offered to return it, but it was
not accepted
1t was claimed that Key refused to ac-
cept the money because he had then de-
cided to prefer charges against the officer.
COrnwell denied the charge If intoxication.
H. was represented by Attorney Smith.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-27
ARREARAeEs OF TAXES.
Objections of Commissioner to Pend
ing Senate Bill.

Upon the motion of Senator German, the
Senate recently reconsidered the vote by
which 1t adopted the House amendments to
Senate bill 4700 relative to payment Of
taxes In arrears, and the Senate sent the
measure into conference by failing to con-
cur in the House amendments
AS stated in The Star, the District Com
missioners did not approve OF the bill
as 1t passed the House Monday, and so
wrote Senator Mcmillan, chairman Of the
Senate District committee. Unfortunately
their letter did not reach the senator until
AFTER the Senate had acted upon the bill
the following day, and 1t was at their re-
quest that the Senate reconsidered its ac-
ton OF the previous day. AS the bill
was originally presented 1t provided that
the rate of interest to be collected of
any person owing arrearages of general
taxes prior to July !, 1896, due to and the
liens for which are held by the District
should be per centum per annum, in lieu
of the rate and penalty then fixed by law
and all accrued costs provided the act
should apply only to taxes paid on or be-
Tore January L, 1899.
Some delay occurring, the Commissioners
expressed willingness to have the time
extended so as to embrace taxes due a
year later, July /, 1897, and so reported to
the House, but as the bill passed the House
Monday the time was extended to include
taxes due July 1. 1885, and the time in
which they might be paid to January J.
1919. Ihe Commissioners will earnestly en-
deaVor TO nave the bill SO amended by the
conference committee as to require the pay
ment of taxes due not later than July /,
1897. on or before July 1, 1899.
Should the bill as 1t passed the House
become law. serious complications would
arise, In the opinion of the Commissioners.
as the list of property for sale for taxes
IN arrears for the year ended June 80, 1898,
In April next, is now nearly completed and
Will soon be In the hands of the printer.
This sale would, of course be prevented in
the event Of the measure prevailing as it
passed the House. and proper enforce
ment OF law which. in their opinion, pro-
v1des for an efficient remedy against de-
lnquent taxpayers would be interfered
with and greatly embarrassed.
1t is hoped by the Commissioners that
when the conference committee is fully ac-
qIainted with these facts the bill will be
amended and passed as they suggested.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-27
EXCURSIONS.

The many strangers now in the city who
have never enjoyed a visit to Fortress Mon
roe should seize this opportunity to make
the trip, while they are so near to this
famous old winter resort. Those whose
time for sightseeing is limited should con-
tinue on their journey by way of Fortress
Monroe. This can be done without any
material change Of plans. as connections
are made at Norfolk with steamers for
New York and Boston and railroads for
all points north, south and west. The
steamers of the Norfolk and Washington
Line are all handsomely furnished through
out, are heated by steam and lighted by
electricity, and serve excellent meals. One
of these steamers leaves It'll street wharf
every evening at $50 arriving at Fort
Monroe and Norfolk early the following
morning.
Those who are seeing the sights of the
national capital for the first time, and
who have not yet visited Arlington, will
have an opportunity to do so very economi-
cally on Sunday. The Washington, Alex
andria and Mount Vernon railway will
again reduce the regular fare for the round
trip. tickets being good on all trains, and
for the one day only. The electric trains
leave the station at 1872 street and Penn
sylvania avenue every forty-fiVe minutes
making the trip in fifteen minutes. Mount
Vernon, the home and tomb of Washing
ton. Is also most conveniently reached by
the station every hour from 10 a. m. to 2
pm. for Mount Vernon.
Arlington is at all times the cynosure for
siehtseers and tourists. This beautiful
place was formerly the home of Parke Gus
tbs and General r. +. Lee and Is now the
national cemetery. where General Sheridan
and hundreds Of others of the country s
dead are buried. The direct route to Ar
lington Is by way of the electric trains,
which start AT the Aoueduct bridge. These
cars leave the bridge about every half hour
for Arlington. Fort Myer and Falls Church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-27
Polxglot CIuh Prorram

The first regular meeting of the Polyglot
Club, organized two weeks ago, was held
last evening at the home of Miss Minnia A.
Parks No. 1904 Vermont avenue north
west, when a program Of literary and mu-
steal selections in French and italian was
rendered. The club is a unique organiza-
ton, one of the requirements of member
snip being knowledge of two or more
tongues. Its aim is to promote literature
and history. Among those taking part in
the program of last evening were j. de
Smolfnski. Minnia A. Parks, Mrs. Anna NJ.
Parks Miss Shortidge, V. Jarzembski, t.
Vezyk, Miss Church, Mr.. Won Wimpffea,
Mrs. Clara Riedel and Miss Woodward.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-27
Mai. Jno. Vi. Carson for Librarian.

To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
In losing Librarian John Russell Young
by the grim reaper" the government lost
a bright and capable official. Have we a
citizen who can fill his shoes? think so.
Maj. John NJ. Carson, the cultured. cour-
teous, careful. industrious Washington cor
respondent Of the Philadelphia Ledger, pos
sesses all the essential qualifications for
the position of librarian of the Library of
Congress. Mr.. Young was a PennsyIvani MIA
Journalist; so is Maj Carson. If Mr.. Young
had executive ability, Maj. Carson pos
sssses that qualification in far more
marked degree. The President would COM
pliment the workers of the guild Journal
istic and the press in the larger sense by
nominating Mai. Carson.
J. Q. THOMPSON.
January u 1850
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-27
LOCAL MENTION.
EASEMENTS TONIGHT.

Acaderny-"A Grip OF Steel"
Bijou-VaudeviIe.
Columbia Theater-Panl Gilmore in ''The
Three Musketeers."
Grand Opera House--Refined vaudeville.
Kernan's Lyceum Thearer-"Tammany
Tigers"
Lafayette square-Julia Marlowe in LAS
You Like 1t
National Theater - Maurice Barrymore
and Mary Hampton in Shenandoah"
Ohio avenue and 18th street-Battle OF
Gettysburg.
1903 Pennsylvania avenue-Exhibition OF
painting of ''Trilby.''
Universalist Church-Song recital by
Nine Blanche MarChesi.
Willard HalI-Hypnotism and mesmerism
Metropolitan NJ. 4. Church-Ilustrated
lecture by w. c.. Cassard on Through the
War on The Battle Ship Indiana.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-27

The following officers of Monarch Temple,
No. ., Ladies of the Golden Eagle. were in
stalled by the D. G. t, Mrs. Carrie Bau-
man. ard P. It's, Mrs. Lizzie Warfeld and
Mrs. Lucia Hurst: p. T, Mrs. Annie kepp-
Ter; n. T.. Miss Mollie Edmonston; V. T.
Mrs. C. Rupert; prophet. Mrs. E. NJ.
BronseweIl; priest, Mrs. Lizzie Warfeld
(ifth term: NJ. of c.. rIrs. Alice McCoI-
Tough; G. OF r., Mrs. Addie CoIlingsworth
third terIn); G. Of T., Mrs. Laura Rynex
man Fourth term; c. OF NJ, Miss Nettie
Cook: G. OF J. p. Miss Annie Smith; G. OF
o. P, Mrs. Kate Gibson: trustees. Mrs. NJ.
R Cook, Mrs. Lucia Hurst, Mrs. AgUstia
Frtsard
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-27
Receives Prominent Visitors.

Columbia Commandery, U. o. G.. c., held
us regular meeting Tuesday evening last,
at which there was large attendance of
the members of this commandery as well
as great many visitors. Among the Wis
ltors We're Supreme Medical Director Young
ol Massachusetts and Supreme Trustee
stewart of Maine, each of whom made a
snort address: AT the request of Grand
commander Ehle, Degree Master Fowler
nad the degree staff give an exhibition of
the floor work of the first degree. The Of
ncers OF Columbia Commandery were in
stalled, after which refreshments were
served.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-27
Lecture at st. EIizabeth.s

The inauguration Of the winter course of
stereopticon entertainments at st. Eliza
beths took place Wednesday evening,
Mr.. Albert LIE Breton giving a talk on
landmarks in the Life of Washington"
A number of views of the site of Washing
tons birthplace, of houses and scenes asso-
ciated with his boyhood, military career
and subsequent retirement to Mount Yer
non We're shown on the screen by means of
the new electric light apparatus ST. Eliz-
abeth's orchestra furnished a number of
musical selections.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-27
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Newport News for Fortress Mon
roe and Norfolk at $50 pm.
Steamer EstelIe Randall for Glymont ana
intermediate points at $50 am.
Steamer Wakefield for Colonial Beach and
river landings at ! am
Trains leave 1872 street and PENNSYLVANIA
avenue for Arlington hourly from am. to
S pm.
Trains leave 1872 street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Mount Vernon hourly from 10
am. to pm.
Cars leave Aqueduct bridge for Arlington
and Fort Myer every half hour from $50
am. to $40 pm.
Cars leave Aqueduct bridge every hour
for Falls Church
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-27
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Citizens. National Bank Election

Stockholders of the Citizens National
Bank have elected directors. as follows:
E 5. Johnson, ". A. Richards, William T
Walker. Joseph F. Saum. Samuel T. G.
Morsell. y. II. Shea, William Holmead, AL
nsOn NaiiOr, jr., Charles +. Schneider, VIM.
a. II. Church. William S. Knox, Joseph H.
Crawford. William A. Wimsatt. Jas W.
Someryille. Cuno H. Rudolph. The directors
elected f. 5. Johnson president. n. H. Shea
vice president and Joseph +. Saum secre-
tarV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-27
A Lesson of the Late War,

1t is agreed by all that thousands of
deaths in the army can be attributed to
drinking impure water. The government
has remedied this evil by the adoption of
the Pasteur Filter. which has been proven
the only absolutely germ-proof filter $3.50
up, only of Chas. R. Edmonston, 1895 Pa.
aVe-Adyt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-27
Reduction Sale of Fine Matches

]. Karrs sons, 945 Pa. ave, who carry
the highest grades of timepieces to be found
in the city, are Offering specially reduced
prices on their entire stock of gold watches
The opportunity is an unusual one, as re-
duced prices on watches of this character
can seldom be obtained.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-27

Via Il. and Q. Saturday and Sunday, Jan.
IS and - tickets good for return untfl fol-
lowing Monday. Tickets good on all trains
except Royal Limited.-Adyt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-27
Hotel johnson Cafes.

Among the choice oysters received TODAY
are genuine Lynn Haven Bays, Cherrystone
and York Rivers (solid fat), and of the
Finest Flavor. Half Shell. Steamed Single
Fried, Roast, Broiied, and also MIDDAY
Lunch and o'clock Table d'1ote Dinner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-27
Tint King of Tonnes

-MALT-NUTR the well as well
as the i'll or convalesceut, helps to keep one
well The Anheuser-Busch Brewing Ass n
makes. il, which alone assures it's superior
merit-Adyt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-27

Important sale Of office and household
furniture at Sloan's, 1907 G St. tomorrow
at 10 am. Office furniture at II sharp. See
auction columns.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-27
$1.2s To Baltimore and Return s1.2s

VA FENNS1 LV ANA RA1LROAD.
Tickets on sale Saturday and Sunday
Jan. Is and 20, good to return until Mon
day, Jan. 30. All trains except the Con
gressional Limited-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-27
Doxc Brand Hams.

sausage Loeff1er's famous sausage are our
specialties. VIM, jr., j. ]. Miller, West
End Market cor. 22d& P. 1ts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-27
society,s Favorste Butter

Jas. F. Oysters Fancy Elgin Creamery
brand is butter you'll be proud to serve
at any event. 81. 40 for Bib. boxes. 9th
and Pa. ave- and all nlkts. Phone 271.-
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-27
CITY ITEMS.

We Keep What the Public Demands.
Dove Brand Hams and homeless Bacon.
Miller & Krogmann, Center & K st. mkts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-27

Dove Brand Hams can be purchased in
all the markets and noted market stores.
Branded on the skin DOVE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-27

Keep Your Skin Soft and Smooth
by using "Handoline." At all druggists. DC
3a26-2t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-27

Gas Heating Stoves, s1.25; Oil Heaters.
S275. c. A Muddiman & Co, 18th and C.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-27
KENNY'S
FINE DRY ROASTED COFFEES
HAVE NO EQUAL.
PURE SUGARS SOLD AT COST.
c. d. KENNY'S 8 CITY STORES.

Peppermint and Wintergreen Creams. in
all colors. Snowdrift GOc. per h., and Satin
Molasses Candy, 15c. per box. Sheetz, 10Th
and F SITS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-27

RHEUMATISM POSITIVELY CURED By
Celestial Oil-1Oc. trial size.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-27

WASHINGTON DRESSED BEEF.
Spring Lamb, New York Roast Beef, Del
monico Steak. go to John r. Kelly. West
End Mkt. 22d & P. Corned Beef a speciality.
INJURE YOURSELF BY FALL. SPRAIN,
cut-Celestial Oil will cure. Trial size, 10c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-27

LET YOUR SUNDAY DESSERT BE
one of our prime Mince Pies. Prepared in
most inviting style-with plenty of tooth
some fiiIing-and light. fiaky crusts. Sent
fresh. at any time. Only 23c. Write or
phone. Krafft's Bakery. 18th and Pa. ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-27

Lasting and Fragrant Flowers
at Guides for table decorations at swell func
tons. 1924 f st-Advt
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FINEST MEATS IN MARKET

FINEST MEATS IN MARKET
can be seen at our stands tomorrow, in
both markets-Beef, Lamb and Veal. If
you have trouble in getting good beef come
to our stands. No higher in price. ]. H.
BCSCHER, 539-41 Center Market and West
End Market 22d and p SITS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-27

Try Reisinger's Ice Cream. 235 st. W.
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WASHINGTON CLUB.-A concert will be
evening in aid of the Girls Friendly Society
of the diocese of Washington The object
is one that should be generously supported,
and the program will embrace the names
OF many well known in the musical world.
A tea will be served after the concert,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-27

January -. 1850.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-27

Aoademy-"A Grip Of Steel"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-18
Alleged Dead Man Comes TO Life.

a tramp who broke into one Of the
Augusta Lumber Company's camps
about two miles above the city. caused
quite g little trouble to Coroner Bean
and city Marshal Morse, Monday fore
noon. man living at Cross Hill
drove into the city. at d little past .
o'clock. and finding Marshal Morse. re-
ported that Il man giving the name Of
Charles Partridge had asked him to re-
port the finding of a dead man in on.
of the rivcrmens camps. The marshal
and coroner started for the place, and
found that the dead man had but Il
few minutes before walked out of the
camp and had gone up the railroad
track as fast as his legs could carry
him 1t seems that the man who Wen.
into the camp saw Il mans foot stick
ing out of a bunk. He shook the foot
and it seemed So very lifeless he sup
posed the man t. whom the foot was
attached must have died while asleep
i'm the camp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-18

Augusta is specially interested in the
annual sessions of the grand Masonic
bodies of Maine which will occur at
Portland on Tuesday. Wednesday and
Thursday, May 2, 3 and 4. The last
presiding officer from Augusta at any
of the grand organizations was David
Cargill who served many years ago.
But now w. s. Choate is deputy grand
master of the Grand Lodge, and hav-
ing served two years. by a prevailing
elected GRAND master at the May meet
ing where he will be entitled to remain
two years. Colonel +. w. Plaisted is
grand king in the Grand Chapter,
which office ne has held two years. BY
progression he now becomes deputy
in that office will be grand high priest.
In the Grand Commandry. A. NJ. Spear
of Gardiner, is grand generalissimo.
He now has one year as deputy grand
commander and by the rule of progress
sion will be elected grand commander
in 1900 Colonel Plaisted is now grand
junior warden. goes to the chair OF
grand senior warden and is in line for
grand commander which he should
reach in four or five years. James f..
Blanchard Of Augusta, is deputy grand
master of the grand council. He will
be chosen grand master at the May
session.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-18
ADJUSTMENTS.

1t has been a long time since the
iocal theatre goers have had an oppor-
tunlty to see and enjoy a thoroughly
hrst class up-to-date minstrel show at
popular prices. Such an opportunity
VIII be offered at Meonian hail. Angus
Ia, Monday night, April II, Gardiner.
Tuesday. April 25. and Hallowen.
Wednesday. April 26. when Leon
W. Washburn's big double minstrel en-
terprise composed Of 80 white and col
ored comedians holds the boards For
years past this troupe of burnt cork
entertainers has been steadily winning
its way 10 the front ranks of Minstrel
~ until now it stands second to no at
traction of its kind at popular prices.
Everywhere it has appeared. this sea
son ii has met with the biggest kind OF
success and in many cities hundreds
have been turned away unable TO gain
admission To the performances.