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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-21
FIFTH ANNUAL MEETING.
Teachers Annuity and Aid AssOcia-
ton in Business Session.

ton in Business Session.
The fifth annual meeting of the Teachers
Annuity and Aid Association of the District
of Columbia was held at the Franklin
School building, corner 18th and K streets,
this morning. Amendments to the consti-
tuition, providing for a more even distribu-
ton of duties of the officers of the associa-
ton, especially the secretaries, were
adopted.
The treasurer A. T. Stuart submitted
his annual report, showing the receipts to
the permanent fund during the past year to
have been $40 lS5 "a, with balance in bank
of 81 533.4 Al. Two loans to the amount of
81 900 were made during the year
The receipts to the annuity fund amount
ed to s4,20S.25. The disbursements from this
fund We're 81 ,01S in annuitieS, S,206 in
death benefits and $3.50 AZ for expenses. The
balance in bank TO the account of the an
nuity fund is $4,000 The schedule of
property of the association shows Nalua-
ton of $iS,154.1S
The statement of the financial secretary.
Mr.. John I. Freeman, gives the details of
the receipts and expenditures reported by
the treasurer
officers of the association were elected as
follows: n. P. Page. president; c. S.
Clark first vice president; Mrs. l.. A. Brad
ley, second vice president; Flora L. Hend-
ley recording secretary; John T. Freeman,
financial secretary; A. T. Stuart, treasurer.
Directors: Anne NJ. Cooling, special di-
vision; Mary C. McGill, first division; Sarah
E. White, second division; Annie Beers
third division: NJ. P. Wilson, fourth di-
vision; B. T. Janney, fifth division; Walter
B. Patterson. sixth division; s. A. Langley,
seventh and eighth divisions; Horton Simp-
son and Ida NJ. DAILY, at large. The MEM
bership of the association is 1854; the num-
Der of annuitants, 3; number of benefici-
aries by death, TO-
Resolutions were adopted to place on rec
ord the appreciation by the association OF
the disinterested services to the finance
committee of the advisory committee,
Messrs. John Joy Edison, James E. Fitch
and James w. Whelpley The resolutions
extend the expression of the association s
deepest gratitude.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-21
FOUND FLOATING IN RIVER
Body Of White Woman Picked Up by the
Police Boat.

Shortly before noon today Captain Robert
Brown and James Ashton of the police
boat found the body of white woman
floating in the river at the foot of 9th
street southwest. They took the remains
ashore and sent them to the morgue to
await the action of the coroner, who has
been notified. The deceased was appar-
emily about thirty-five or thirty-six years
old, and had black hair, and had on blue
calico dress with white flowers on it, black
jersey coat with fringe around the neck
Her feet were incased in black slippers
with a rubber about them to keep them on.
Not Yet Identified.
Coroner William p. Carr examined the
woman's body at the morgue and found
she had been in the water only a few
hours. and most likely had met her death
by drowning this morning. There were no
Harks on the body. The woman had not
been identified up to 3 O'Clock this after
noon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-21
21.-Grain
Baltimore Markets.
BALTIMORE. Jaauary e1-FIu,r an

ed; receipts T. 153 barrels; exports q Is bsrres
Wheat very duh; spot and month"; f4aia75; Febrn-
sIy, 13isaioss: May: l6 asked: steamer No. . red.
utsa!2; receipts, PIT bushels; exports 1903 l3i
bushels stock Ices, 1oI bushels; sales. LEGO bush
els southern wheat by sample, Teas6; do. on grade
I21sai512. Corn steady: spot and month 39Lsa39ss
steamer mixed. 37a37h; receipts 1G2 :,21 bushels
exports, 16419 bushels; stock. 2. lO5 o65 bushels
4ota; do. yellow szha4o. Oats stead; No z white,
S4a343a; No. : mixed. S2a321s: receipts, p, sl3
bushels. Rye steady; No. nearby 81; No west
ern. 63is; receipts, p $40 bushels: exports none
stock, l0s-os0 bushels. Hay frmer: No. timothy
S11a$i1.56. Grain freghts dull; steam to Liver
pool, per busel, Sd February; Cork for ORDERS per
quarter. Is. Gda3s. I'D. January 3s Cd. Febry-
airy. Sugar strong unchanged. Butter steady an
changed. Eggs firm, unchanged Cheese steady
unchanged Lettuce, $l-25a&i so per bushei box
Whisky uneha .ged
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-21
SOCIETY EVENT IN HAVANA.
Brilliant Amateur Theatrical Per
fOrmance for Charity's Sake.

fOFmance for Charity's Sake.
HAVANA, January 2i.-There was brill
liant amateur performance last night for
the benefit of the orphans of the island.
Members of distinguished families took part
in the play, and the audience, which filled
the house, was composed of members Of
the best society in Havana. Maj. Gen.
Brooke and his chief of staff, Gen. Chaffee,
who were present in full uniform, and Capt.
Sigsbee of the United States battle ship
Texas, and many other American officers,
were present.
The orchestra played THE Star SpangIed
Banner" and the audience, following Gen.
Brooke's example, arose.
Gen Sanger. the governor of Matanzas,
has liberated thirty-five prisoners from the
Jail there, after an examination which sat
isfied him that they were being unjustly
held in captivity.
A battalion of the list Maine Regiment,
which arrived here yesterday on board the
United States transport OLDHAM from Sa-
vannah, will procea to camp today.
Reports from Pinar del Rio are excellent
on the coming tobacco crop, both in quail
ty and quantity. The harvest is beginning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-21
Amended Report Filed.

Complying with the directions of Justice
Cox, the commissioners serving in the mat
ter of the condemnation of certain land in
square 624 for additional buildings to the
government printing Office today filed with
the clerk of the court an amended report,
correcting certain errors contained in orig
inal report II the property owners CON
clude to file exceptions to this report, such
action, it is understood, must be taken
Monday, and the matter viii be argued be-
fore Justice Cox Tuesday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-21
AT THE WHITE HOUSE
War Department Officials Confer With the
President.

Both Secretary A1ger and Gen. Corbin
were at the White House today, but were
not together Gen. Corbin presented the
details of several matters. 1t is supposed
that Secretary Alger talked with the Pres
ident about the objections to the Bank of
Spain in Havana continuing the collection
of taxes throughout the island. OF course
nothing will be done until Cen Brooke is
heard from.
The Kansas Judgeship.
The vacancy in the district judgeship of
Kansas will be filed early next week by
worth. Mr.. Hook is Senator Bakers law
partner, and is one of the best known
members of the Kansas bar. His appoint
ment has been urged 81 Senator Baker
and Cyras Leland, national committeeman.
This has been enough to secure the plum,
although there have been a dozen other
well-backed candidates. Next to Mr.. Hook
the strongest candidate is said to have
been eX-Judge Horton, formerly of the SUI
preme court of Kansas.
He was backed by Representative Curtis
and by ex-Representatiye Calderhead, who
Will be member of the next House. EX-
Representative S. r. Peters, one of the
candidates for the judgeship, was at the
White House today. So was Mr.. Miller, a
representative of Kansas in the next
House.
Mr.. Curtis is one of the most successful
members of the House in his recommended
lions at the Executive Mansion. The Pres
ident has the highest opinion of Mr.. Curtis.
In this case, however. Senator Baker lad
bent all his energies in behalf of Mr.. Hook.
The Circuit Vacancy.
Senator Clay of Georgia talked briefly
with the President about the appointment
of judge in the sixth circuit. The sena-
tor will see the President again before an
appointment is made, If republican is ap-
pointed Senator Clay will recommend j. T.
Glenn. former mayor of Atlanta 1t is
hardly likely that democrat will be hon
ored.
Senator Ross a Caller.
Senator Ross the successor to Senator
Morrill,, called at the White House TODAY
in company with Senator Proctor, and had
a pleasant interview with the President
Other callers We're Senators Allison. Lind
say, Hawley and Lodge and Representa-
tiVes Stevens Morris and Gibson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-21
An Additional Park.

Senator Mcmillan, chairman of the Senate
District committee, was advised today that
the proposition to provide for an addi-
tional park by the acquisition of the tri-
angular piece of land bounded by New
Hampshire avenue, 18th and r streets
would seem to pertain more to the office of
the chief of engineers, United States army
They, therefore, suggested that Senate bill
5133, providing for such a park, be referred
to that office
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-21
MARRIAGE AT LEESBURG,
Chief Clerk of General Land Office Be.
comes BENEDICT.

The wedding of Miss Virginia Taylor and
Mr.. Fred. P. Metzger, chief clerk of the
general land office, took place today at
high noon at Leesburg, Va, in st. James
Church and was largely attended A spe-
cial train carried a large number of the
Washington friends of the contracting par
ties
The church was handsomely decorated.
Rev. A. d. Davis, relative of the bride.
assisted by Rev. DR.. Hicks, performed the
ceremony. After the wedding the bride
entertained a number of friends at lunch
con-
Mr.. and Mrs. Metzger left for New York
on the afternoon train and will journey to
Florida before returning. The wedding
presents were numerous and expensive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-21

1t was stated at Garfield Hospital this
afternoon that the condition of Gen. John
Il. Sexton, commander-in-chief OF the G. a
h, was about the same. He had passed an
easier night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-21
Gear Favor. copenhagen.

LONDON January 21.-The Copenhagen
correspondent of the Daily News saws he
is informed on the best authority that EN-
peror Nicholas expressly desires that the
conference on the limitation of armaments
should meet here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-21
BONA-FIDE CIRCULATION.

A reference to the statement be-
low will show that the circulation
sworn to is a bona fide one.
1t is easily possible for a news
paper with an elastic conscience to
swell Its legitimate circulation enor-
mously, in order to deceive adver-
tisers, by sending out thousands of
papers TO newsstands which are re-
turnable, and which are in fact re-
turned, but nevertheless are in
cluded in what purports to be an
honest statement of circulation.
Intelligent advertisers, however,
Judge by results, and bogus circula-
tiOns don't give them.
The family circulation of The Star
Is many thousands In excess of any
other Washington paper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-21
Grain, Provision. and Cotton Market,

FURNISHED by w. B. Hibbs & Co., bankers
and brokers, 1919 St, members New YorI,
STOCK exchange, correspondents Messrs. La
denburg, Thalnaaun & Co.. New York
lN1Il,AlIA Ian
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-21

Circulation of The ''Eyening STAR
SATURDAY, January IA, 1892 81 DAG
MONDAY, January 16, 1899. 80, 56s
TUESDAY, January H. 1899. ......... 30 96I
WEDNESDAY, January IS 1899. ....... 80, ssO
THURSDAY, January 10, 1899. ...........3O,,O
FRIDAY, January 20, 1899. ........... so, sss
1otai-- 190, 99l
Dally average. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 1871
/ solemnly swear that the above statement
represents only the number of copies of
THE EVENING STAR circulated during
the six secular days ending Friday. jan
uary 20, 1S99-that is, the number of copies
actually sold, delivered. furnished or mailed.
for valuable consideration, to bona fide pur-
chasers or subscribers, and that none of the
copies so counted are returnable to or re-
main in the Office unsold.
j. WHIT. HERON
Cashier Evening Star Newspaper Co.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
| twenty-first day of January, AID. 1899.
JNO. c.. ATHEY,
Notary Public, D. c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-21

which. while of good appearance had ian
unHistakable odor." The cooks there said
that much seasoning was required to over
come the unpalatableness of the cooked
meat
The weather in Cuba and Porto Rico was
always warm. said DIR. DAILY in answer to
another line of interrogatory This how
ever did not mean that similar means
would be necessary to preserve beef in
those places at all seasons of the wear
Beef decomposed much more rapidly dur
Ing the rainy season than when the weather
was merely warm. The beard referred
10 in this investigation. he said, could only
grow upon meat containing putrescent
germs. Many persons preferred to eat
game slightly decomposed. or high" hut
such persons almost invariably drank wine
of other spirits afterward. Such spirits
the doctor said. would kill any germs con
tanned in the meat 1t was another question
however. when II came II feeding soldiers
on meat in such a condition
DIR. DAILY explained the process of treating
beef Chemically. The boracic acid or sally
ctlic acid, he said was sprinkled upon the
meat in the shape of powder and that
which would not adhere was brushed off
The meat was then hung in a room, where
1t was Kept cold by means of ammonia or
salts. This was one means of preserving
meat, but there were other methods The
substance placed upon the surface of the
meat penetrated its inner tissues and there
chemical changes took place.
Methods of EmbaImin-.
Or Daily also explained the methods Of
embalming human bodies Many persons
had methods which they claimed te, be
superior to all others, but the common
method was to use boracic acid saIicyIfc
acid or glycerine. In making examinations
OF beef he was possessed of a knowledge
which led him to look for two particular
substances. In regard to his report on the
question of the meat furnished the army
he was asked whether it had been for
warded from army headquarters to any
person interested. He replied that in his
opinion the major general of the army
was the person most likely to be interested.
DR.. Daily was at Tampa about the Both
of May. His suspicious In regard to the
beef, he said, were aroused about the IIth
Evening star., 1899-03-09
REGULATIONS AMENDED.
in the Section Relating to
Passenger Elevators.

The District Commissioners, upon the
recommenda ton of Building Inspector
Brady, today amended section 206 of the
building regulations by striking out after
the word 'steeI' in line seven, the words
'for all elevators hereafter erected" and
inserting the following-"and such beams
shall be supported on brick walls, or con-
tinuous iron columns, resting on concrete
or masonry foundation, and all guide posts
or run rails for elevator car and counter
weight shall be of iron or STEEL so that
when amended il shall read as follows:
Section 206. All passenger elevator
shafts shall be inclosed from the floor to
the ceiling on entrance sides, and to a
height of not less than eight feet on other
sides, and when iron wire or grill work is
used, no greater spaces than two inches
square shall be permitted. and all beams
for supporting overhead work shall be of
iron or steel. and such beams shall be sup
ported on brick walls or continuous iron
columns, resting on concrete or masonry
foundation. and all guide posts or run rails
for elevator car and counter weight shall
be of iron or STEEL
Evening star., 1899-03-09
The Red, White and Blue Tea.

TO the Edlt0r OF Inc Evening star:
The public schools held for a couple of
nights an entertainment under this cap
ton. The teachers and children worked
industriously to make ii a success. On in
quiring the object of the entertainment
understood it was to secure high art'' for
the schools, and was regarded with dis
favor by the teachers in the lower grades
1t may be questioned if children under
twelve years, whose minds are in a forma-
tive state, should be taxed by the addi-
tional burden of studying art. Amy one
who will spend three hours and half with
a teacher in one of the low-grade schools
will realize the injustice of imposing an
additional burden on her.
teacher who has no shades to her WIN
dows and whose eyes, as well as those of
her pupils, show the baleful effect of the
glaring sunlight, would be very thankful
for shades of any kind, even inartistic
ones.
Let US hope that part of the receipts of
this entertainment may be expended in
providing necessary shades where they are
lacking before the walls are decorated with
pictures.
Good pictures are certainly desirable in
the higher grades to foster a love for the
beautiful and develop artistic talent when
the proper time for application arrives, for
the two must go hand in hand.
March 8, 1850. n. g, L,
Evening star., 1899-03-09
Circuit Court for Alexandria County.
Special Core spondence Of The Evening Star.
FORT MYE.R HEIGHTS Va

March 3, 1899.
Before Judge c. E. Nichol. in the circuit
court for Alexandria county, today Attorney
Jas E. Clements, representing the Arlington
and Falls Church Railway Company, en-
tered a demurrer to the bill of complaint
recently filed against the company by At
torney A. w. Armstrong behalf of the
Fort Myer Heights Land and Improvement
Company. considerable expenditure, it
is said. is involved in this suit, aris-
ing from the alleged failure of Man.
ager Phillips of the railroad company
10 do certain grading and clearing along
the line of his road and upon the property
of TIE complainant company. In the alb
sence of Attorney Armstrong the court di-
rec.ed a continuance in the case stating
nurrer within the next few days.
Attorneys Frank E. Lyon of Washington
ID. C., and Thomas E. Melvin of Alexandria
were admitted TO practice in the court.
Owing to the discomforts of the court
room, Attorney Clements again appealed
Tor postponement of all cabes until the
May term, but his honor continued the ses-
sion in his private office.
Attorney Flanagan of Alexandria called
up his application for n writ of error in the
case of Lee Gaskins, charged with obstruct-
ing the track of the Arlington and Falls
Church Railway Company. The court
granted the writ and stated that he would
hear the attorneys interested in the case
at an carly date.
Evening star., 1899-03-09
CONDITIONED ON sOBRIETY.
Will Obtain a Legacy if He Refrains
From Drink,

James W. Jordan, a former resident Of
Indianapolis, Ind, who has been detained
in the workhouse since the 1Ith of last
month awaiting trial a charge Of
vagrancy, was given hearing in Judge
Kimballs court yesterday. Jordan. as here
tofore published in The Star. is to inherit
$1,000 when he is able to convince certain
judicial officers in his native city that he
has been sober for at least twelve consecu-
tive months. Policeman LYDIA arrested him
the 11th of last month. At his own request
the case was continued and before the time
set for the hearing arrived the smallpox
quarantine was established at the work
house, and 1t was not until yesterday that
the case could be heard.
Jordan admitted that his appetite for
strong drink had caused him trouble
II have been bitterly punished for nv
drinking, he said, but justly so. Two
drinks will make me appear as If 1 had
been on a debauch."
Judge kimball told the young man that
he had his sympathy and that he would
help him all he could. Jordan said he
wanted to leave the city and return home.
and the judge released him on his own
recognizance.
Evening star., 1899-03-09
Mss DeXter'S Musicale.

Miss Dexter's musicale at Carroll Hall
given recently, was decidedly attrac-
tive and interesting affair Among the
soloists We're: Miss Irma f. Ruess,' Miss
Stalker. Mr.. Paul Cook, Mrs. ii. Doyle
Miss Ada l.. Townsend, Miss NJ. Clear
Misses Evans and Simpson. Miss Blanche
Muir, Miss Maud Walcott Miss Pearl
Evans. Those in the chorus were: Soprano
Mrs. II. Doyle, Mrs. Clayton Emig. Miss
Stalker. Miss Palmer and Miss Sexton; alto
Mrs. Evans, Miss Simpson, Miss Olive
Simpson, Miss Russell and Miss Connor:
tenor, Mr.. Ambrose Warner, Dr. McCon-
nell, Mr. Dulin and Mr.. Sabouin; bass. Mr..
Cook. DR.. Atwell, Mr. Marr and Mr. Baton
The pupils of the National Conservatory will
be at home informally at their rooms go
F street northwest, Friday evening.
Evening star., 1899-03-09
SERGEANT McNEELY ILL.
In Serious Condition From Attack Of
Diphtheriu.

In Serious Condition From Attack of
Diphtherin.
A report reached police headquarters at
an early hour this morning that Sergeant
Samuel A. McNeely of the eighth precinct
was dying at his home, No. 1850 Emerson
street. but when Lieut.. Kenny, his superior
officer, called there some hours later he
was informed that a change for the better
had taken plac in the sick mans condition.
surgical operation, which it is hoped will
prove successful, was performed this morn
ing
Sergeant McNeely was attacked with
diphtheria several days ago. but his condi
tion was not regarded serious until last
evening, when he rapidly became worse.
He has the constant care of his wife and
trained nurse. The sick man Is popu-
lar member of the force, and numerous in
quiries about him were received at head
quarters after the fact that he was criti-
cally i'll became known.
Evening star., 1899-03-09
THE COURTS,
Court of Appeals.

Present, the chief justice, Mr.. Justice
Morris and Mr.. Justice Shepard.
II s. ex re-! j. H. Adriaans agt. /. G..
KimbaI, Judge of Police Court; order OF
U. 8. Supreme Court denying petition for
writ of certiorar presented by Mr.. H. T..
Davis U. S. district attorney. 864-Curry
agt. District of Columbia; argument CON
tinued by Mr.. ]. s. Flannery and Mr.. Geo.
E. Hamilton for defendant in error and
concluded by Mr.. w. l.. Co.e for plaintiff
in error. Patent appeals Nos. 1l6 and III
Griffin agt Swenson; continued per stipu-
lation S87-U. S. ex rel. Hufty agt. Trim
ble District Of Columbia assessor; argu-
ment commenced by Mr.. Arthur Peter for
appellant.
Equity Court No. 1-Justice Cox
Campbell agt. Dexter; bill dismissed as to
defendant, Abigail l.. Quinn. Macafee agt
Manogue; consent order disposlng of case
mise of claims authorized. Baltimore Sc
curity and Trading Company agt. Columbia
and Maryland Railway Company; lien re-
leased and cause referred to auditor. Singer
agt Singer; H. w. Sohon appointed guar
dian ad Iitem. Dorset agt. Dorsett; rebut-
tai testimony ordered taken within one
week. Campbell agt. Jones; appearance of
absent defendant ordered. Doyle agt. Doyle
n arriage contract set aside.
Circuit Court No 1-Chief Justice Bingham
Smoot agt. Burche: verdict for plaintiff
for $500. Washington Loan and Trust Com
pany agt. Byers; Judgment on publication
ana OF cOnQeH1natlpH-
Circuit Court No. 2LJustice Hagner.
Kelley agt Albert ct al; on trial.
Criminal Court NoL,d-Justice Cole.
United States agt. Frank H. Miles, en-
bezzlement; on trial. United States agt.
John Miller, housebreaking; recognzance
800 with Spencer Nervis surety taken.
United Sta.as agt! Joseph Forbes, petit
larceny; order of discharge from Jail
United States agtyo Oscar Stewart, house
breaking; recognizance, $500 taken with
Philip Stewart suraty. United States agt.
Oscar Stewart and John Miller, house
breaking; defendants arraigned: plea not
guilty. United States agt. Mamie Graham,
larceny from the person; do. United States
agt. Charles Burnett, assault to kill; do.
United States agt. Lloyd Thomas, house
breaking; do. United States agt. Martin
Cooney, do; do.
Criminal Court No. 2-Justice Bradley.
United States agt Geo. E. Maddox, en-
bezzlement; defendant withdraws plea of
not guilty and pleads guilty; sentence sus-
pended and personal reeognizance taken
United States agt. Annie Armstrong, lar
ceny; verdict of guilty.
Probate Court-Justice Bradley.
Estate of Ellen NJ. Boggs; account pass
ed. Estate of Letitia Souther; do. Estate
of Thos McCauleX. do. Estate of Maria
P. Harrison; do. Estate of James Fqtz-
patrick; do Estate of Mary c. Levy: do.
Estate of Ellen NJ. Boggs; inventories filed.