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The evening times., 1899-01-28
HYDRoGRAPHY OF NICARAGUA
National Geographic Society Hears
an Interesting Lecture.

NatlonaA geographic Society Hears
an Interesting Lecture.
At the meeting of the National Geo
graphic Society last night at the Column
bian University, Arthur P. Davis, of the
Geological Survey, delivered timely lee
ture on the photography of Nicaragua. "
Many members of the various scientific
societies Of Washington attended. Mr..
Davis had charge Of the photographic work
| under the direction of the commission ap-
pointed by President Mckinley to inves-
tigate the feasibility of constructing ca
nal through Nicaragua from the Atlantic
to the Pacific. and recently returned from
the scene of his labors. He secured many
valuable photographs of the country, which
were reproduced with a stereopticon. Sew
eral maps were shown, indicating the
route of the proposed Nicaragua Canal as
we'll as those Of other but less feasible
waterways. The speaker outlined briefly
the proposed routes of ten or a dozen ca
nal projects and explained the advantages
and disadvantages of each. The speaker
said that Of all the routes which have
been surveyed that through the large
lakes of Nicaragua and the river which
connects it with the Pacific Ocean, now
seems to be the most practical and the one
which will eventually be developed.
He described the peculiar typographical
aspect OF that part of Nicaragua. Two
very large lakes are located fourteen miles
from the Pacific, but, Notwithstanding
their proximity TO this ocean, have their
outlet in the Atlantic. Another peculiar
feature is that the narrow strip Of Ian /
lying between these lakes and the Pacific
is very low, there being scarcely any rise,
even at the height of the divide. These
conditions tend to form the most practical
route for canal. AT all other points there
are high, abrupt mountains in the way or
other adverse features only TO be sur
mounted with the greatest difficulty and
at an enormous cost.
Diagrams showing the amount OF rain
fall and the amount OF water which flows
from the streams whose beds are folio we'd
by the surveyed route were shown. TIL
rainfall in that part of Central America Is
very heavy and as a result there are often
floods which are to be taken into cons d.
eraticn in the construction OF the canal.
1t was the opinion of the speaker that
these difficulties could be overcome.
1t will be necessary in order to permit
the passage of the largest ocean going YES
sells, 10 dig channel thirty-six feet in
depth. A depth of thirty-two- fest in the
ordinary stages of the streams would be
sufficient, but in order to provide for the
dry seasons, when the water in the strea ms
is from two to four feet lower than ordi-
narily, IL will be necessary TO secure the
greater depth.
The evening times., 1899-01-28
Fnrewem to a Retiring pastor.

Garden Manor was filed to overflow
ing last night with the friends of Rev.
Joseph B. North and Mrs. North. The oc-
casion was a reception rendered the pas
tor and his wife by the Ladies' Aid So
ciety of Garden Memorial Church, of which
DR.. North has been the beloved pastor for
nearly six years. Next week Dr.. North
will go to Snow Hill, Md, to which place
he has been called by the Presbyterian
church, and the gathering last night was
in the nature of farewell and to show the
appreciation of the congregation of Gar
den Memorial Church for both Mr. and
Mrs. North. Refreshments were served
and an informal programme was rendered.
Mss. Smell, on behalf of the society, pre-
sented Mrs. North with a beautiful set
of table linen as souvenir of the occa-
sion. Mrs. North briefly responded, and
heartily thanked the ladies for the token
Of love. After prayer by the pastor the
pleasant evening came to close, all sing
ing "Blest Be the Tie That Binds
The evening times., 1899-01-28
AUTOMOBILES IN FRANCE.
Training Grounds Provided for the
Instruction of Cabmen

very interesting report regarding the
use of automobiles in France has been
submitted to the State Department by
Consul General Gowdy, at Paris, who says
that during the past year there has been
marked increase in the adoption OF au-
tomobiles, not only as pleasure vehicles.
but for practical application in the way
of cabs serving the public in the city of
Paris, and for business purposes in the
way of delivery wagons, especially those
for long distances. 1t is announced that
at the beginning of next year there are to
be 100 motor cars driven by electric power
running in the streets of Paris, and, if
the experiment be successful, the cabs
Will be increased TO 1000
With this project in view, a large plot
Of ground has been acquired. where the
building of works necessary for the hous-
ing of the cabs and the machinery for the
electric supply are being rapidly complet-
ed.
A training ground has also been made
for the cabmen. This is laid out with ev-
cry possible form of paving-wood as
phalt, stone, etc.-incuding two steep
hills. Here and there are dotted about a
number of dummy figures, and in and cut
Of these the cabmen have to maneuver,
under the orders of an instructor As a
rule, in four lessons, il is stated the driver
is ready TO navigate Paris, and after ten
lessons is considered thoroughly compe-
tent. Each cab is supplied with sufficient
power 10 be driven so miles at about s
miles an hour.
Among the systems OF automobiles in
Paris, there are many using essence and
petroleum, which called forth most pro-
nounced objection from the public, by rea-
son, first. of the odor following their pas
sage; second, the noise, and third, for the
passengers, the extraordinary vibration.
a consummation of great value would he
a machine which would combine durabil-
ity, speed, and economy without these
annoyances and defects.
The evening times., 1899-01-28
AGAINST THE
JENKINS BILL
Georgetown Citizens File a
Protest.
Oppose Adjustment of the Office
Of Justice of the Peace.
Text OF a Letter Presented to Sena-
tor McMilIan-FuneraI of
Mrs. Dyer.

A protest against the Jenkins bill, draft
ed for the purpose of abolishing the Office
of justice Of the peace, was yesterday pre-
scented to Chairman Mcmillan of the Sen
ate District Committee by representative
of a number of Georgetown citizens, in
Guiding Justice Oliver p. Johnson. The
protest was signed by nearly every mer-
chant on Thirty-second Street and Nj
Street where most of the mercantile busi-
ness of Georgetown and the adjacent coun-
ties in Maryland and Virginia is trans
acted. 1t is youched for on good authority
that the annual business of the signers,
about 125 merchants and an equal number
of other citizens, business and profession
al men and laborers, would run up all the
way from 500, 600 10 S150,000 annually. The
opposition 10 this proposed bill is almost
unanimous among business men and mer-
chants. They believe that such legislation
is not only uncalled for but vicious in ef-
feet oppressive 10 business and business
men, to say nothing of its unjust and in
iolerable hardship upon the poor. The
protest reads as follows:
We, the people, representing merchants, pro
fessoLal and business men, and The laborinS
poor, do earnestly hat respectfully enter our
solemn protest against said bin known as the
Jenkins bill, for the following aud other rea-
iness have had convenient remedy for the col
lection of small debts since 1901, supplemented
by the act of February H., 1895, and we want no
change.
Second because, under present law. stay
oi judgment is allowed under a supers"deas bond
from ore 10 six months, according TO the amount
Of the Judgment; and want no change.
Third, because tine ishts OF common labor and
wage-earBers To speedy judgment and execution
would he cut off; want no change.
Fourth, because the present jurisdiction OF
the justices of the peace has been the result OF
experience for the public good since 1871; we
want no change.
Fifth. because nine-tentls OF West Washington
(George;own), want no change.
Funeral services over the remains of the
late Mrs. Susan Cecilia Dyer were held this
morning at $3.50 o'clock from Trinity Cath
Ollie Church, and were largely attended by
the many friends of the deceased. The flo-
raj tributes were appropriate and beautiful
Father Scanlon assisted Rev. Father Dyer,
OF the New York Cathedral, a son of the
deceased, who conducted the services,
which consisted of low requiem mass.
The remains were taken to Holyrood Gem
etery, where interment was made
John L. Waggaman and wife have sold
10 James b. Nicholson lots 20 and Il, in
square 1892. of the Manogue subdivision.
Mrs. Bertha Reid, of Brunswick, is vis-
itiug friends here.
The evening times., 1899-01-28
CITY BREVITIES.


The twenty-seventh annual convention OF tho
Young Mems Christian Association of the Dis
trict OF Columbia. Maryland Delaware and West
Virginia viii bc held at Cumberland February 8.
The Saturday Evening Assembly will give an.
other of their popular dances at the National
Rifles ATmory this evening at o'clock Admis
sion will be by card only. and it is expected
that large crowd will be present.
A delegation of Baltimcreans consisting oi
Charles Schneider, Harry Tewes, Charles Seybold
and George klingstine, came TO Washington yes
terdsy 10 arrange for n series Of bowling game.
between the SaengeTbund team, of this city, and
J. Stanton Clarke's All-l3altimore team, at Tho
German Cafe, in Baltimore.
The Junior Society of Christian Endeavor OF
Calvary Baptist Church gave very pleasant so
cial last evening at the church, corner OF Eight
and II Streets northwest. A large number of the
friends of the society gathered 10 enjoy the ex
cellent programme arranged, and after the en-
tertainment was concluded refreshments were
served in the banquet room.
The evening times., 1899-01-28
Aliens Excluded.

Word has been received in this city,
through Governor Brady. Of Alaska, that
the Parliament of British Columbia has
passed q law which provides for the ex-
clusion of aliens from the Atlin territory,
which is within the British dominions
This is part of the richest OF the north
western gold fields, and it was expected
that there would be great rush there in
the spring. Governor Brady regards the
action of the British authorities as very
significant, and will urge the General Gov
ernment to take steps to have the law re-
pealed.
The evening times., 1899-01-28
TO MEET NEXT WEEK.
General Cabinet of the Epworth
League of America.

General Cabinet of the EpWOrth
League of America.
A convention of the General Cabinet OF
the Epworth League of the United States
will be held in this city beginning with
Wednesday next.
The cabinet consists of Bishop William
X Ninde, of Detroit, president: Rev. VIII
liam 1. Haven, of Brooklyn, first vice pres
ident; Rev. E. NJ. Hills. Of Elmira, second
vice president; Prof. Robert r. Doherty,
of New York, third vice president; John II.
Patten, of Chattanooga, fourth vice presi-
dent; Rev. Edwin A. Scheil, Of Chicago,
general secretary; Charles E. Piper, OF
Chicago, treasurer; Rev. Joseph f. Ber-
ry, of Chicago editor "Epworth Herald,
the official organ of the league, and Rev.
F. L. Nagler, of Cincinnati, German assist
ant secretary and Rev. Irvine g. Penn, OF
South Atlanta, Ga.
A grand rally of the chapters of the
league will be held at the Metropolitan
Church on Wednesday evening. The OFF,
GERS for the ensuing year will be installed
and number of addresses will be made by
members of the local branches OF the Gr-
der, and also by the prelates in the city
to attend the general convention OF the
cabinet.
The evening times., 1899-01-28
Hobson's Useless Air Bags.

The Navy Department has been official
ly advised that Hobson's air bags have
reached the Brooklyn navy yard, where
they VIII be stored away. Constructor
Hobson experimental with these patent
air bags al Stapleton. Staten Island about
six months ago, believing that with them
he could raise the sunken ships of Ger
Vera's squadron by the process known as
fo.ation.
Hobson tried 10 raise large anchors
with the air bags and failed. Wreckers
never had any faith in them. They are
now being put away more as relics than
for any practical value they may possess.
No table should he without Palmetto Broad
'Tis strength for the old-Inuscic and Drawn for
fhc young. iai5At
The evening times., 1899-01-28
ELECTIONS IN HAITI.
Governmental Candidates Successful
in Both Chambers.

Minister Powell reports to the Depart
ment of State from Port au Prince Haiti,
that the selection of members of the Cham
Der of Deputies passed off quietly and re-
suited in the election of governmental can
didates, so that the government has an alb
solute majority in both chambers. This,
is thought, will ensure the stability of the
present government. Minister Powell also
reports that the Haitian government will
put in force the act passed by the Cham
bers TO increase all import duties % per
cent on and after February l. 1899
The Germans in Haiti have organized a
society for the purpose OF raising money
TO be sent TO Germany for building war
vessels 10 increase the effectiveness of the
German navy. Similar societies are be-
ing formed all over the world, including
the United States
The evening times., 1899-01-28
ALLEGES DESERTIoN.
Mrs. Annie Elizabeth Speer Files
Suit Cor Divorce.

Annie Elizabeth Speer today fled pc
tition OF divorce from her husband, CLAIR
ence Grant Speer, alleging desertion as the
cause.
The parties were married in this city in
March, 1888. and lived together until June,
1894, when. Mrs. Speer states, her
husband, without just cause, abandoned
her, leaving her without means Of support.
She asks the court 10 grant her the ex
elusive custody of her three children.
The evening times., 1899-01-28
Mothers Bread.
Trademark Registered.
Notice to the Public.

Beware of limitations of our Gel
ebrated Mothers Bread.
Some unscrupulous bakers are
trying to palm off an inferior bread
for our celebrated Mothers Bread.
None is genuine unless it has the
words, Mothers Bread. Just as
Mother made it." and MADE by
Corby's. on every loaf.
Anything else is simply coun-
terfeit, and is much inferior in
quality. Our Bread is just like
cake. We use cream, sugar and
milk in our dough.
Mothers Bread is only made by
Corby Brothers, 1855 Brightwood
Avenue.
Ask your grocer for it. If he
doesn't keep it, drop us a postal
card and one of our wagons will
serve you. Telephone I44o.
ia13-lmo
The evening times., 1899-01-28
RAILROAD NOT RESPONSIBLE.
Commissioners Reply 10 n Complain I
of Judge I<fmbaII-

Judge Ivory G. Kimball of the Police
Court recently complained to the District
Commissioners of an insufficient water
supply at the premises 1417 Street an
asked whether that condition Of affairs
was not caused by the change of pipes on
G Street by the City and Suburban Raj
road Company, which is about TO install
an underground electric system On that
thoroughfare.
The Commissioners yesterday informed
the judge by letter that no fall in the pres
sure OF the water supply had resu ted from
the operations OF the railroad company.
The evening times., 1899-01-28
District Building Notes.

c. NJ. ID. Browne has written to the District
Commissioners, suggesting that the streets be
washed in the summer to rid them of germs and
dust. ut would take great deal OF water,''
states the writer, "but in summer a good deal
is used TO flush the sewers, why not spread it
over the streets. and wash some OF this germ
dust away?" Commissioner Ross, to- whom tine
matter was referred, moved that thes writer be
informed that the Commissioners would be glad
TO be in position TO carry out his suggestions,
but that during the summer months the water
supply is not sufficient for the purpose. Com
another serious objection would be due to the
fact that the sewer traps would be ifled with a
vast AMOUNT of material, and that the removal
OF such deposits would be very expensive The
recommendation of Commissioner Ross was sunan-
imously approved. 5tr.,
The evening times., 1899-01-28
SAILING oF THE scANDIA.
War Department Advised of Her
Sailing for Manila.

Major General Shafter, commanding the
Department of California, with headquar-
ters at San Francisco, reports to the War
Department that the Scandia sailed for Ma
Mia at 6 o'clock and the Morgan City at
6:45 o'clock ON Thursday afternoon, with
the Twentieth Infantry, as follows: Thir-
ty-two officers, officers attached, 1855
men, acting assistant surgeon, hospital
stewards, II privates in hospital corps, and
500, coo rounds of small arms ammunition
calibre 80.
Two officers and II enlisted men were
left ashore when the ships sailed and will
be sent on by the next transport.
Both ships, General Shafter says, were il
excellent condition.
The evening times., 1899-01-28
ANOTHER POLICE MYSTERY.
Fire of an Unknown Origin in the
Detective Bureau.

The Police Department is replete with
mysteries in these. days. AS Secretary
Amiss, of the detective service was en-
gagged in pasting lot of newspaper clip
pings in the scrapbook in the inspectors
office. this morning, flames burst forth
from the wooden wainscoating at his feet
He Immediately tore the burning wood
from its fastenings and .extiuguished the
fire Behind the wainscoating there was
nothing burning and the wood was not
even charred. Absolutely nothing but the
single piece of planking which was first
discovered in flames was on fire and the
blaze was all on the inside.
Amiss has been puzzling his head all
day to find out how the place caught fire,
without success. Every person who has
entered the Detective Bureau has been
given a try at the latest police mystery,
but as yet it is unsolved. Inspector
Boardman is not letting the matter worry
him and it is not thought that he will
deem it necessary to detail one of his ef-
fcient corps OF sleuths on the case.
The evening times., 1899-01-28
TO COACH sWARTHMoRE.
George III. Brooke Selected for the
Coming Season.

Capt. r. B. Farquhar, ir.. of the Swarth-
more College football team, writes to the
sporting editor of The Times rs follows:
George II. Brooke, the famous star Of the
University of Pennsylvania, is TO coacI, the
Swarthmore football team during the coming sea
son. This announcements meets with very gen
eral favor on the part Of alumni and students.
since it has been the desite of some for years
that an alumnus coach he obtained.
Swarthmore considers herself fortunate in get
ting Brown, for he has had considerable expe-
rience rs a coach, and has been very successful.
He will not take charge Of the team until Sep
tember, although he has announced his intention
of having little light practice this spring, con
sistiDg OF kicking and catching the ball.
The prospect for good material is bright, and
Swarthmore should have a successful season III
Brooke's hands.
The evening times., 1899-01-28
His Lie Was Saved.

Mr. J. z. Lilly, prominent citizen Of Hannibal.
No. lately had wonderful deliveranoe from a
friehtful death. In telling Of II lie says: Il was
taken with Typhoid Fever, that ran into Pneu-
monil. Ny lungs became hardened / was so
weak l couldn't even sit up in bed. Nothing
helped me. ] expected to soon die Of COnsuInp-
tion, when heard of DR.. Kings New Discovery
One bottle gave great relief / continued to use
It. and we'll and strong l can't say too
much in its praise This marvellous medicine iS
the suTest and quickest cure in the world for all
Throat and Lung Trouble. Regular sizes 50
cents and sI.01. Trial bottles free at Henry
Evans Drug Store, eSS st.; every bottle guar
anteed.
The evening times., 1899-01-28
Buried Under Rock and Dirt.

Altoona, Pa, Jan. 2S.-Patrick McDer-
dirt at the quarries of Morris Schmucker
& Co.. at SchmIcker, yesterday, and fatal
ly injured. His son-in-law, S. NJ Cham
berlain, was working within twenty-five
feet of him when the accident occurred.
Summonlng other men he ran TO the as
of McDermott, and after some dill
Guilty succeeded in extricating him from
the mass of rock and dirt
The evening times., 1899-01-28
THE GRIDIRoN CLUB.
Fourteenth ANIMAL Dinner at the
Arlington This Evening.

Fourteenth Animal Dinner at the
Arlington This Evening.
The fourteenth annual dinner of the
Gridiron Club will be given this evening
at the Arlington Hotel. About 175 will be
seated at the tables. Among the distin-
guished guests to be entertained by the
newspaper men, are: The President of the
United States, Senators Davis, Frye, Gray
and Whitelaw Reid who were members OF
the Peace Commission; Senator'S Foraker
German, Hanna, Nelson, Carter, Shoup.
Platt (of New York;, and Spooner; Sena-
tor-elect Chauncey NJ. Depew, the Chinese
and Japanese ministers: Editors Chester
A. Lord of New York, James Elverson OF
Philadelphia, and Robert Patterson of
Chicago; Admiral Schley, Generals Henry
C. Corbin and Henry Nj. Duffield, Repre-
sentatives Allen and Dolliver, Pension
Commissioner Evans, Comptroller Dawes,
and others
The evening times., 1899-01-28
Petition Denied.

The petition of Mrs. Augusta E. Wilson
asking the court to restrain her former
husband, Posey S. Wilson, from interfer-
ing with her custody of the children, the
result of their marriage. and also from
annoying her, was dismissed by Justice
Cox.
Mrs. Wilson was granted divorce from
her husband last May and given the guar
dianship of her two children, with the un-
derstanding that her former husband
should have the privilege of visiting them
at specified periods. She alleges in her
petition that Mr.. Wilson abused this priv
ilege.
The evening times., 1899-01-28
Pavilion for fhe Hind

There will be readings in the Pavilion
for the Blind at the Library OF Congress
on the following afternoons from 2:2O to
3:30: Monday. January so, Miss Spofford
Tuesday, January 81, Miss Myrta Lura
Mason (national song recitaD; Wednesday.
February !, Miss Brown; Thursday, Feb
ruary ,, Mrs. I. o. Ball; Friday February
3, Rev. L. ID. Wood; Saturday, February
T. Mr.. C. L. Messer.
The evening times., 1899-01-28
TO COMPEL STOCK DELIVERY.
G. o. Ferguson Files Suit Against
the Washington Savings Bank.

George o. Ferguson, has filed suit
against the Washington Savings Bank
and Joseph d. Taylor, and Charles H.
Dayidge, respectively president and treas
urer of that institution, for the purpose of
having the court compel them to deliver
TO him 159 shares of stock of the face val
ue OF $3.50. The stock in question, it is
alleged by the plaintiff, was purchased in
April, 1895, part by himself and parts by
J. c. Ferguson and Thomas H. Anderson,
both of whom assigned their purchases
to the complainant
The evening times., 1899-01-28
scnntors sign Contrncts.

The signed contracts of the following
players of the Washington club have been
received: Pitchers, Frank Killen, Gus
weighing. Karl Baker, and Ed Dunkle;
catcher, ]. p. Casey; first basemau, Harry
Davis; outfielder, John Freeman. All OF
the men will be in line in a short time,
as no delay in signing contracts is appre-
hended from any of the reserve players.
The evening times., 1899-01-28
pensian Granted

A pension of sl2 per month was granted
yesterday to Mrs. George H. Ellis, the
widow of Chief Yeoman Ellis, of the cruis-
er Brooklyn who was the only man kill
ed on the American side in the fight at
Santiago July 3.
The evening times., 1899-01-28
February IntereAt.

For the interest due February /, 1899,
on registered United States and District of
Columbia bonds, the Treasurer of the Uni
ted States will mail on the 31st inst. AZ,
The evening times., 1899-01-28
Presented With a Haton.

The members of the Mount Pleasant Mil
itary Band have presented Mr.. Willis, the
director, with a baton as a mark of ap-
probation of his services.
The evening times., 1899-01-28
BLEDsoE spICER DEAD.
The Injured Motorman Expires
the Emergency HOSPITAL.

the Emergency Hospital.
Bledsoe Spicer. the motorman who fell
from his car at the corner of Tenth and
Streets last night at II 80 died shortly
after 10 o'clock this morning at the Emer-
gency Hospital from the result of injuries
received.
Coroner Carr was notified of the death
of Spicer, but it is not thought that he Will
hold an inquest.
The evening times., 1899-01-28

Professor Carpenter and the MutoScopa
will be after tomorrow the only tempo
rary attractions left in town. The hypnot-
ist is still drawing good audiences to VII
lard Hall and the moving picture machine
has become a permanent institution at 1211
Pennsylvania Avenue. Both are very en-
tertaining and deserve success.