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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-08

property holders were not notified OF
course those whose property was to be con-
demned and who We're to be paid for their
land Were posted. but those against whom
it was proposed TO make charge We're not
informed. Had they been. II protest would
have been sent from the Park
With the extension of Rhode Island ave-
nue. that roadway becomes a thOroughfare.
lie Droit Park is not especially benefited
outside the land made marketable, which Is
now too deep for building lots. But the
west end of the city and the county beyond
list street are benefited, the former by be-
ing given more direct route 10 the Sol
die-s' Home and the latter by being given
greater accessibility 10 the markets and
the business section of the city.
There are SO many unjust provisions in
the bill that II IS rather difficult to specify !;
yet one cannot but wonder that the own
erS the north side OF T street from I'd
to list are assessed when Rhode Island
avenue in front of their property was do
mated to the District.
Then the owners on the south side of T
street from I'd TO 4th are assessed, but
those on the north side are not One can
not understand how there can be such a
vast benefit accruirg to south side proper
~ from the proposed extension while north
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-08

An organ recital was given Saturday af-
ternoon at the Church of the Covenant by
Mr.. Harvey Murray. the organist of the
church. assisted by Mr.. Frank B. Reside.
the precentor. An appreciative audience
listened to the program. which was as fol-
lows: Prelude in d Minor" Mendelssohn;
'PaStorale in c." Salome; solo. ITO The
Evening Star (''Tannhauser), Wagner, Mr..
Reside: (a) Invocation (b), Christmas
Musette." Mailly: Elsa Entering the Ca
thedral' c'Lohengrin') Wagner: solo (a),
The Resurrection" Henschel; OBJ. Where
Fer You Walk C'Semele'), Handel Mr.
Reside; "Canzona" Wolstenholme:
"Marche Militaire." Schubert-Best
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-08
Rev. Varnum ID. Collins Dead.

The Rev. Varnum d. Collins died of heart
trouble at his residence at 2l55 L street
northwest early this morning, after an ILL
ness Of two weeks. Dr.. Collins was born in
New York in 1927, and was graduated from
Wabash College. Indiana, in 1850. being
valedictorian of his class. He studied for
the ministry at Union Seminary. New York.
During the civil war he was assigned to
duty in Washington, and was sent to China
al the close Of the war on government Sery-
ice. He subsequently Travelled extensively,
visiting all parts of the world.
Since his location in Washington, some
seven years ago. he had been well known as
lecturer, his fund of "reminiscences and
experiences in foreign countries, particu-
larry i'll the far east making him favorite
speaker. His wife, two sons and two daugh-
tiers survive him. The interment will be
private.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-08

swer cannot be made that the north side
owners could not be assessed without taking
the whole block, for that very same thing
was zone ON L street between LIST and ID
streets Then, too. property onMIJ street
between list and I'd is not assessed. although
as near the proposed extension as T street
property between Sd and 4th streets Is as
sessed In fact, all through the bill appears
evidence OF careless disregard of equity
and justice, indicating hasty consideration
and an ignoring of the wishes of the resi-
dents and interests affected
The law should be repealed The expense
of opening and widening streets for the
benefit of particular sections should, of
course, be borne by those sections, but the
extension of thoroughfare is matter
that concerns the whole District, and its
cost should be borne by the District.
L, C. "A
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-08

Thomas H. Lucas and William Burrell
colored men, were found drunk at E and
14th streets early this morning, and pis-
toll shot attracted the attention of Police
man Jacobs who saw Lucas pass loaded
revolver to Burrell At the station house
a revolver was found on Burrell. Each was
charged with disordery conduct and carry
ing concealed weapons. Burrell demanded
a jury trial on the last named charge, and
both protested their innocence. Each was
fined s. for disorderly conduct and Lucas
$50, with ninety days in Jail as the alterra-
tive, for carrying concealed weapons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-08
SPORTS OF THE DAY
The Coming Dixon. McGovern S par
ring Match.
ACME CYCLE CLUB ELECTION
CentraIs Defeated the Y. M. c. A.
Team
INTERESTING CURRENT NOTES

Terry McGovern. who will fight Dixon to-
morrow night in New York, spent many
hours yesterday at what he called taking
a rest" but what the average person would
describe as the hardest kind of work The
greatest little citizen of Brooklyn went out
on the road for his customary ten miles in
the morning. Little Danny Dougherty of
Philadelphia went with him. The boys
started at a brisk walk from McElroy's
cottage, but when they came to a long hill
a quarter of a mile or so from home they
went up at a brisk run.
Il don't know when l ever felt better
Terry remarked to one of his many friends
Who called.
George Dixon spent the day very quietly
His hard training is all over now and he
must depend upon his present condition To
defeat McGovern and retain his CHAMPION
ship. Tom O'Rourke, on leaving him. pro-
nounced his condition all that he could ask
IN not worrying about you, George"
said O'Rourke land 1 only hope they a
make the odds greater than to 1 against
YOU.
Il don't remember when I ever felt bet
ter, said Dixon to a visitor Il am able to
go any distance in the ring. from one round
to a full day, if necessary. l don't know
where some people have got the idea that
I've gone back. 1 think I'll fool some of
the wise people,
There seems to be a perfect mania among
ring followers to bet on Terry McGovern at
100 to 60; or even at = to if they can't get
better odds. What the mania is based on
is rather hard to tell The chances are tnat
by the time the boys put up their hands in
the ring more than $1500OO will be up on
the event
Tom O'Rourke, who has Just returned
from visit to Lakewood, confirms the press
reports that Dixon is in superb condition.
lie says the little champion weighs 115b
pounds, and Is as strong and fast and as
full of endurance as ever. He says Dixon
Will gradually increase in weight until 3
O'Clock Tuesday, when he will scale 11S
12l pounds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-08
ACME CYCLE CLUB.
Election of Officers and Perfection of
Organization.

The first meeting of the new year of the
Acme Cycle Club was held Wednesday
evening at the headquarters of the organi.
cation, 1906 sd street. At this meeting the
election of officers occurred, resulting as
follows: President, Harry Herfurth: Rich
ard Watts, vice president; Arthur l.
Grimes, recording secretary; Harry Butler
financial secretary; Clifton Ash, treasurer
The officers were installed in office imme-
dlately after the election.
For the coming season of wheel riding
Clifton Ash was elected to serve as cap
tain, and James Madison was selected tc
serve for the regular term of six months as
lieutenant
The membership of the club is still in.
creasing, as was shown by the election Of
two additional members at the meeting
William A. Atwell and Joseph l.. Harmon
After the meeting had adjourned an oyster
supper was served the club by the proprie.
tor of the West END. Cafe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-08

Eishty-flve years ago today Gen. Andrew
Jackson defeated the British army at New
Orleans, and in many parts of the country
the anniversary is being celebrated by dem
ocrats with meetings and banquets. Occa-
sionally in the past the Jackson Democrat
ic Association Of this city has observed
the day in such manner, but this year the
absence from the city of so many men,
bers of the association, and the more i'm
portant consider alton. it is said, that the
local democracy is divided by fractional diff
ferences, no such observance was arranged
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-08
Charge of Robbery.

Frederick ]. Boston, colored, who is want
ed in this city on charge Of robbing Sam
uel F. Browne, is under arrest in Phila-
delphia. 1t is charged he robbed Browne
of his watch and chain the night of No
vember 26, at 10Th and D streets. Detec-
tive Lacy went to Philadelphia yesterday,
but returned without the prisoner. Boston
refused to come without requiSition papers.
He will be given a hearing before United
States commissioner Thursday morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-08
Long Term In Jail.

William Gilbert, the colored man who
stole number of chains from the store of
Henry Horowitz Saturday, and then as
saulted three members of the Horowitz
family, as published in Saturdays Star, was
tried in the Police Court today. Detective
Herndon, who made the arrest. explained
the condition of affairs he found them.
The colored man had bitten Mr.. HorowitZ
and one daughter and had chicken another
daughter He was sentenced to fifteen
months in Jail without fine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-08
Request Approved.

The District Commissioners have approved
the request of Gen. Geo. H. Harries, COM
handing the District militia, that Congress
be asked to Inappropriate the sum of
S70S.61, uneXpended balance of the appro-
priation for rifle practice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-08
For the fredericksburg Park

Gen. Horatio C. King, chairman. and Mai
7. E. Morris and II. +. Crismond. members
of the executive committee of the Freder-
icssburg National Park Association, are at
the Hotel Regent. They are here In behalf
of the establishment of q national park on
the five great 5attlefelds. as recommended
in the report of the Secretary Of War.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-08

A young man who gave his name as
Frank Wilson, and said he was a lawyer.
was treated at the Emergency Hospital
yesterday morning for morphine poisoning.
His statement was that he had swallowed
seventeen tablets because somebody dared
him to do it. The physicians relieved him
of the drug and he was soon able to re-
turn home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-08
GRAlM-0g
GBAHM-0l

Remember that name when you want a deIicio,,s
aFPe.izns. E0urishins food drink TO take the place
OF coffee Sold by all g:-~ers and liked by all who
have used IL Grain-O is made OF pure grain IL
aids digestion and strengthens the nerves II ia
bot stimnlant. but health builder. and the
great henent. Costs about a AZ ianch AZ coffee
1ac and e, PEI psrkase. AK your grocrr for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-08
Petitions for Divorce.

BY reason of alleged desertion and habit
uai drunkenness on the part of the re-
srondent. Elizabeth wrenn today petitioned
the Supreme Court of the District of Co.
lumbia to grant her divorce from William
Wrenn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-08
at the w. l.. I. armory. The score was,
90

1t was the Centrals game from the start,
as could be seen by their excellent team
work and good throwing. They put up
pretty game and had but little difficulty in
warding off the ball from their opponents
The Y NJ C. A. boys made the poorest
showing of the season, but put up game
fight in an effort to score. The features OF
the game We're the good throwing of Dew
lin. Sagrario and Schreiner of the Centrals
and all-around work of Hldreth, Ravens
burg and Hendley of the association team.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-08
GENERAL SPORTING NEWS.

Tommy" Ryan of Syracuse has deposit
ed $1,000 with Louis Houseman of L--icagc
as forfeit for match with anybody in
the world at lbs pounds, kid Mccoy pre-
ferred. Ryan says he will not train Jeffries
for his match with Corbett.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-08

Even with a Poe on it's hockey team
Princeton was obliged to acknowledge de.
feat to the Naval Reserve team at the St
Nicholas rink. in New York Saturday
night 1t was close and exciting struggle
the score being goals to 1. Gresham Poe
was one of the forwards Besides him, Ed
wards and Romans, foot ball players of
note, were on the hockey team. Edwards
shot Princeton's only goal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-08

AS an evidence of good faith the Genesee
Athletic Club of Utica. n. Y. will post a
guarantee of 5000 Wednesday for the Cor
bett-Jeffries fight in March. The clubs
matchmaker, Timothy Hurst, is in New
York endeavoring to land the big bout for
Utica. The club offers purse of $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-08

The Audubon handicap. Saturdays stake
event at New Orleans, furnished one of the
best contests of the meeting. The first
four horses finished less than necks apart.
Verify was backed into favoritism, but had
rough journey all the way and was un-
placed at the end. DR.. Vaughan got I'D
only in the final stride, and won. The re-
vival of Yuba Dam in the last race caused
some comment, as it was in strong contrast
to her recent performances.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-08

Yale closed its series of hockey games
with Western Pennsylvania clubs at Pitts
burg Saturday night by winning from
Pittsburg Athletic Club by the score of 5 to
4. At the end of the second half the score
stood to ). In the ten minutes, extended
time Yale won because her team was in
better condition to stand the exceedingly
fast play.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-08

Commodore William A. Seamans Harold
last years pennant winner of the South
Shrewsbury Ice Yacht Club, won that Gov.
eted honor again on Saturday from the
Leroy and Leota after an exciting finish
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-08

The Westminster Racing Associate has
renewed lease with A. H. and D. H. Nor
ris for Norris Park for two years This
will insure racing at Norris Park for 1901
and 1902. 1t is probable that the park will
be used for building lots
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-08

At San Francisco Friday the police
stopped the bout between AL Neil of that
city and Jack OBrien of Philadelphia in
the fifteenth round. Neil had the better of
the bout up to that time, but O'Brien land
ed short-arm left jolt on Neirs solar
plexus, causing him to stagger and drop on
his hands. The police captain feared a
Knockout. The referee declared the contest
draw.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-08

1t is feared that Foxhall Keene the
American sportsman, who broke his collar
bone while hunting with the Quorn hounds
in England Friday, has also sustained in
ternal injuries. Mr.. Keene telegraphed
from Melton Mowbray that he had put his
shoulder out and broken his collarbone, but
is progressing very favorably.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-08

The basket ball team from the Central
High School had a walkover in the game
with the Y. M c. A team Saturday night
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-06
STREET CLEANING OUTFIT.
Com issiOners Inspect One chaseI
for the District.

Comm issiOners Inspect One Purchased
for the District.
The District Commissioners yesterday in
speoted an outfit which Mr. Warner Slut
Ter. the superintendent of the street clean
ing department, has purchased for the
hand cleaning force of his department.
This outfit consists of eighteen horses and
eight wagons. The horses were purchased
through an agent in Ohio and Indiana at
S12J each, and from their appearance are
as fine a lot of animals as have been seen
here for some time. The wagons, which
will be used in carrying off the refuse
swept from the streets by the hand-cean
ing force, have each a capacity of four
cubic yards, and We're built by w. B. Clark
of this city.
Since the 1st of July the District has
been cleaning all streets and avenues on
the hand schedule, Congress at it's last ses-
sion having authorized the Commissioners
to do the work, if satisfactory bids could
not be obtained The work Is being done
cheaper than any contractor could afford
to do 1t for, 1t is said, and through the
outfit purchased by Mr.. Stutler saving
of not less than 81 a day will be made.
Heretofore it has cost the District SIS
day to remove the refuse taken from the
street by the Misunderstanding force, and ii
will now be removed for not more than $1S
a day This saving Mr.. Stutler estimates,
will about pay for the outfit inspected this
afternoon by the close of the current fiscal
year. Hence, he expects to have this class
of work done during the next fiscal year
a.. n still lower cost.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-06
WANTED NOTORIETY.
Unknown Man who Jumps From
Steamer rs Saved by Soldier.

Unknown Man Who Jumps From
Steamer Is Saved by Soldier.
A man apparently about thirty-five years
old, who refused to give his name jumped
from the Alexandria Ferry Company's boat
Belle Haven shortly after 6 o'clock yes
terday. He was rescued by a soldier NAM
ed Halford Mills, who was in the arsenal
grounds at the time. Three hours later
the rescued man was placed under police
charge and taken to the fourth precinct
station.
Later in the night John Feister of 1910
10th street northwest, called to see him,
and the two left the station together.
The unknown man boarded the river
steamer at 9 o'clock, and when the boat
was off the arsenal he removed his coat,
vest and hat and jumped overheard. He
would probably have been drowned had 1t
not been for the prompt work Of the SOL
der When Mills reached shore with the
young man both were about exhausted.
The stranger was taken to the hospital,
and when he had fully recovered from his
wet experience he was, as stated, sent to
the police station. He said he merely jump
ed In the river to get newspaper notoriety,
but was gratified that the affair had not
ended more seriously.
While at the hospital and In the station
the unknown man asked to see the pastor
OF q prominent church, but as the min
lister was not in the city, Feister was sent
for, with the result stated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-06
AFFAIRS IN AL EXANDRIA
HOIST IMMENSE BRYAN
AND STEVENSON BANNER
Speeches Made in Which the National
General and Personal.
Evening Star Bureau,
No. 701 King street,
Roll Talanbpna No LOG

ALEXANDRIA, Va, September q, 1900.
/ An immense Bryan and Stevenson banner
and the flag of the United States are now
floating together from a lofty pole on
Windmill Hill. Amid the cheering of many
voices and che inspiring strains of Rally
Round the Flag" rendered by local band.
the two ensigns were unfurled yesterday
evening. Mrs. Roy d. Hassier of Nebraska
and Misses Gertrude and Willie Brown of
Charleston, S. c., handled the cord which
guided the banner and flag to their posi-
tons There was a very large crowd pres
ent, many ladies occupying points in the
background.
When the stars and stripes were f1oated
and the banner of democracy unfurled
there was a tremendous demonstration.
The crowd cheered long and loud. The
noise finally ceased and Mr.. Samuel G.
Brent was introduced. He made ad
dress outlining the principal points in the
PARTY policy for the present campaign. He
said the free coinage of silver was no lon
ger an issue. and denounced trusts and the
war in the Philippines.
Mr. Rrent's speech was well received and
at its conclusion Mr.. John M. Johnson was
presented The speaker attacked the adj
minstration on the score of Imperialism.
The action Of the republican party in re-
gard to national banks severely criti-
cised and MI Johnson arraigned that party
for its alleged connection with trusts. He
concluded with tribute to the democratic
candidate for President. urging his hearers
to vote for the ticket in November. This
closed the proceedings.
Democratic Committee to Meet.
The democratic executive committee Of
Alexandria county will meet Monday next
to arrange plans for the campaign. Party
leaders state that strong efforts will be
made to roll up heavy democratic vote
in Alexandria county for both Bryan and
Representative Rixey. 1t is the intention
of the democrats to call a big mass meet
ing in the near future and organize a cam
paign club for the county as whole and
minor clubs for the three county districts
Permits to School Children.
Clerk Snowden of the city school board
has issued $50 permits for white children
to enter the public schools of the city or
.he total 627 were for boys and 833 for
girls. This number falls under the number
issued last year by two. There has been
a decrease of 16 boys and an increase Of
II girls. Today the clerk Is giving out per-
mits to colored children. The schools will
| open their session Monday.
bond Fixed at $4,000.
colored man known as Pearl Black
we'll was before Justice of the Peace C. F.
| Thompson at the Alexandria county court
| house yesterday afternoon for a hearing on
| the charge of assaulting Charles W. Buck
| ley, operator at the Washington, Alexan-
| dria and Mount Vernon railroad Office at
Arlington Junction August 20 and robbing
| the money drawer Of q small amount Of
| money. He was held for the grand jury
under bond of $4,000. Detective McDevitt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-06
HUMORING THE MARKET.
A Clock story With Moral for Ex-
pOrteFs.

Consul Halstead, at Birmingham, has fur
nished the State Department with the fol-
lowing 'anecdote and moral taken from
Sells Commercial Intelligence:
"A prominent firm of London clock man.
ufacturers recently discovered that a rival
German company were doing a large trade
in cheap clocks which were sent out to the
west coast of South Africa. They got hold
of a sample, and finding that there was n
heavy profit on the sale. invested large
sum Of money in making a better article.
thousands of which were shipped to the
same market. Sales were very slow. while
the inferior German production sold freely.
Finally the explanation came. Savages like
noise The clocks made by the original ex-
porters had a particularly loud and aggres-
sive tick. Their imitators made q better
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-06
Leave to Amend Declaration.

In connection with the proceedings in
stituted by Miss Ella NJ. Plat against Ma
jor George A. Armes to recover damages In
the sum of $4,000 for alleged breach of
promise Of marriage. and on other grounds.
Justice Bradley today granted a motion Of
Major Armes that Miss Plat be required
TO elect upon which counts in her declara-
ton she would go TO trial. Miss Plat was
thereupon permitted to amend her declara-
ton by striking out the fourth count. This
alleged that Major Armes violently kicked
and otherwise assaulted Miss Plat about
January 20. 1903.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-06

clock: but 1T was almost noiseless, and the
sayages would have none OF It, The rem
edv was simple. The next shipload that
was dispatched by the English firm were OF
vile construction, but licked loud enough
to wake the seven sleepers and the natives
were delighted. Thus was virtue unre-
warded. while astuteness was loaded with
good thingS''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-06

Miss Goldie Graham and Mr.. Joseph
Ewald were quietly married last night at
the parsonage of ST. Marys Catholic
Church, Rev. II. J. Cutler the pastor, Off
ciating. After the ceremony a reception
was held at the home OF the bride on Oro-
noco street, following which Mr.. and Mrs.
Ewald left for northern tour.
In the police court this morning Philip
Blakey, coiored. arragned the
charge of assaultng Mr.. Geo. G. MARI. Mr..
MARI appeared badly used up, but was I'M
abe to give clear account of the affair,
stating that the blow stunned him. The
case was dismissed. but the prisoner was
held until the complainant could have him
bound over to keep the peace.
Harroll Brooks, coiored, was fined s. for
assauting VIM. Matthews.