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Evening star., 1901-12-21

been adopted with success I should prefer holding
lhis move IN reserve for little later in the game.
tht Involves the loss Of a pawn.
&c, AS White could have played KtxKt PxKt:
RxP, KtxP; BxP ch.
tdl White avoids BxP ch. on account uf * r:
QxB.
te) Not RxR, QxR, RIB. because of QxR ch
fl Now begins an interesting end game in which
White has slight advantHgt. -
tg1 Lost time 90 -.#+-
thD Black probably overlooked Whites next move
which renders his Il side pauns perfectly power
less.
% BIB, KxB: K-Ks. K-B5: P-B4. K-Kt4;
h-Q3. k-R4: RIBS. k-Kt4 only draws
W Forced IL B-B4, B-B7; BIB, PxB; K-Q1
K-Kt4; KXP, K-B5 wins.
Tx, k-Q6 wins the QP.
~ Best IL BxB. kxB: KxP. R-Bs; K-Kt7
k-Q6; KxP, k-B1: P-B4. KxP; P-B5 KIP
P-B6 mot PxPl P-KtI; P-B7 P-Kts; P-Bs
ch., and Black wins drawn at the very last.
tml There is nothing better now. B-BS
B-B3, and Black must move.
Evening star., 1901-12-21
Farewell to Pa.. sy.tem.

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Com
pany was host at the New Willard last
night, and entertained about thirty general
passenger agents of lines connecting with
the Baltimore and Ohio system. The BAN
quet was farewell to the old custom Of
issuing passes, which ceases with New
Year day. There were no formal speeches
Nearly all of the guests spoke "feelingly"
of the occasion for the banquet, and the
function was productive of much enjoy
ment. The dinner was served in the red
parlor on the south side of the first floor OF
the hotel. being the first occasion on which
that apartment was used for such pur-
pose.
Evening star., 1901-12-21
Prof. J. F. John.on.s Talk.

Prof. Jos. French Johnson. in his Thurs
day and Friday afternoon lectures before
the students of the School Of Comparative
Jurisprudence and Diplomacy Of Columbian
University. reviewed the history Of none
tary systems in the efUnitad States and ex-
tional bimetallism and HE coinage of sill
yer. He showed that this country had
never had any real experience with bimet-
undervalued gold Shiis @ that uso adopted M In IN
1884 undervalued silver TnFrom 1892 to 1884
the country was realty Upon a silver basis.
yet there was littleT silver in circulation.
exported and exchanged, ifbr Spanish silver
dollars as fast as coined ~ =
The whole argument foG the free coinage
foundation. the recent Increase In the
worlds stock of gold having accomplished
q gradual and healthy rise Of prices. which
fetal means. 4ol aiAs-<
Evening star., 1901-12-21
LAST CROP CARD PUNCHED.
End of a Great Work I'm the Censu,

Shortly before o'clock yesterday after
noon the last crop card of the twelfth CEN
sus was punched, thus completing the
punching for the agricultural division, work
on which was inaugurated December H.
1900. AT one time during the period q force
Of nearly go punchers was engaged in
the work. When the work ceased yester-
day the band of workers had dwindled
down to flfty-eight There is card for
each Of the 5.73s, ,46s farms in the United
States. The farm cards give the acreage.
value of farm. whether owned or rented.
buildings, implements, amount expended for
fertilizers. labor, etc. There were 116 .572,-
211 crop cards. or a little more than tvyen-
ty to each farm. Miss E. NJ. Rea of Mary
land proved the record-breaker for a days
work, she having punched 5.615 cards De-
cefnber 10.
Evening star., 1901-12-21
FRANCE AND ALGERIA.
The Trade Relations of Mother Coun-
try and Colony.

Whatever reciprocity arrangements may
he made between the United States and
France, the latter country counts upon be-
ing supplied within a short time with all
the fruits and foodstuffs she needs from
her colony. Algeria This statement is
made in a report received at the State De-
partmept from United States Consul Co
Vert at Lyons, France It is stated that
the imports into Algeria from other nations
are steadily declining. and that the ex-
changes in exports and imports between
France and Algeria have been almost
equally balanced during the past fifty
years OF the Sfo0,0O0,G0o worth of goods
which France sells to her colonies, states
Mr.. Covert, So4.0O0.OOO worth goes to AL
geria The laws regulating the commerce
or France with her colonies are so framed
AS 10 discriminate in favor of French
products. French shipping and every in
tercst OF the mother country.
Evening star., 1901-12-21
Anacostia and Vicinity.

Henson Hail. middle-aged colored man,
whose home is across the District line, be-
low Congress Heights, appeared In Ana
costa yesterday with evidences Of having
been made the victim Of murderous as
sault. His head was cut to the bone In
several places and his eyes, nose and other
portions of his face were dfShgured. He
bled profusely from his wounds. Hall went
to Hillsdale, where he received medical
treatment. He stated to the police that he
had been assaulted by another colored man
with hatchet and knife. The police are
investigating the case.
Seth Schell, thirty years old, the driver
of beer wagon, was arrested last evening
for alleged reckless driving. 1t was
charged by the police that Schell was man
aging his two horses in such a manner as
to endanger life on Nichols avenue and
other streets. A companion OF the driver,
named Edward Fahy, was also taken into
custody The managers of the brewery to
which the wagon belongs sent over from
Virginia for their team, and later put up
S. for the appearance of Schell in the Po-
lice Court.
Mrs. Sarah Stewart, mother Of Mr.. John
Stewart, well-known citizen Of this place.
died Wednesday in Calvert county, Md,
where she was stopping with relatives
Her funeral was held yesterday afternoon
from Bells Methodist Chapel in Prince
Georges county, Md. Rev. Charles o. Isaac
of the Anacostia Methodist Church oficiat-
ing The interment was made at the same
place A son of the deceased. Mr.. William
Stewart, lives in Washington, and two
daughters reside in southern Maryland.
Mr.. Benjamin Joy of Anacostia had cut
in Prince Georges county. Md, recently
two valuable walnut logs from some very
old trees. One log measures over four feet
and the other five and half feet in diam
eter at the small end
Miss Fannie Johnson and Mr. R. H. Ship
ley were married Wednesday evening last
at the residence of the bride, Howard ave-
nue. Anacostia. They left on western
trip but will return here to live.
Evening star., 1901-12-21
AF FAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA
(ITY BEsIEGED BY TRAMPs IN w
USUAL NUMBERS.
Police Endeaver to Have Them "MOve
On"-Weddfng Announced
General Mention.
Evening Star Bureau,
No. 1O1 King street.


Bell Telephone No. 1O6.
ALEX ANDRIA. Va, December p, 1901.
Since the cold weather set in more tramps
have appeared in this vicinity than We're
noticed al any other time of the year. They
are the source of much annoyance to the
residents. and especially so to people resid-
ing on the outskirts of the city. These
nomads go from door to door, and fire.
quentIy make threats IL they are not given
what they ask for.
The police are doing all in their power to
make them steer clear Of this city. Some
times they are placed on diet of bread
and water at the station house. This rem
edy seems to have more effect than any
other that has yet been put in operation In
the city. In most instances, after being on
a diet Of bread and water in this weather
trampS pledge themselves to go out and
keep out of the city. Large numbers of
them. however. infest the city by day and
night. mostly by night. During the day
they keep on the outskirts of the city,
where they have camping place.
Two Weddings.
Announcement is made of the marriage
of Miss RosaIie Harris of Charlottesville.
Va. to Mr Charles W. Turner of this
city. The ceremony took place IN Char
lottesville Wednesday last at the residence
of Mr. S ]. Harris. The couple will reside
in this city.
Miss Maude Kuehling and Mr.. William
Ash were married Wednesday last at the
residence of the aunt of the bride at St.
Elmo. Alexandria county. The couple VIII
reside near Wellington, on the Washington,
Alexandria and Mount Vernon Railway,
III lower Fairfax county
Death of VIM. A. Young.
Funeral services over the remains of the
late William A Young whose death occur
red at his home at Arlington, Alexandria
county. on Thursday night last, will take
noon at 30 o'clock. He was sixty-one
years of age. AIR. Young had been in fail
fng health for some time He was for
merly engaged in business in Washington,
but several years ago retired to private
life. Mr.. Young was well known in the
county and also in Washington. His wife
survives him.
General and Personal.
The funeral of the late Edward Rammel,
whose death occurred yesterday morning,
will take place next Monday morning AT 10
O'Clock from St. Mary's Catholic Church,
of which the deceased was member
The Morton Cadet basket ball team of
Washington last night defeated the Alex
andria basket ball team b. a score of to
!. The game was played in Armory Hall.
on South Royal street, and was witnessed
by good-sized gathering.
The public schools of the city have closed
for the Christmas holidays and will not
be reopened until January =. 1902. The
teachers i'm many instances were the re-
CipentS of handsome presents from their
pupils.
Evening star., 1901-12-21
knights of Pythias Election.

Mount Vernon Lodge, No. 5, knights OF
Pythias. has elected officers as follows:
George Buckler, c. c.. Willard P. Colman,
V. c.; Henry Yenney, prelate (re-electeD; !;
Joseph E. Kleindienst, NJ. of w. (re-elect-
ed: Willard s. Robbins. X. of r. and s.
re-elected); John M. Kline, M of F. (re-
elected: William s. Beachum, NJ. of E. (re-
elected: w. J. G. Thomas, NJ. of A.. E. L.
Seckinger, I. G.; G. G. Campbell, o. G. Ge-
elected: A. ]. Cunning, John NJ. Kline.
M. Wallace. trustees. Ge-elected); A. J.
Cunning (re-elected). John M. Kline re-
elected). Willard 8. Robbins (re-elected.
Joseph E. Kleindienst (re-elected), George
c. Hough. representatives to Grand Lodge;
George F. Elmer, delegate to relief bureau
{re-elected).
Evening star., 1901-12-21
HORSES MAKE WILD DASH.
Runaway Team Causes Much Excite
ment on the Avenue.

Two runaway horses created some ex-
element in front of the Regent Hotel early
last night. The animals were attached to
carriage. Several squares from the hotel
they became frightened and the colored
driver was unable to control them. They
made wild dash down the street, and at
pennsylvania avenue attempted to turn,
but because Of their speed it was impossible
for them to clear the curb at the south
side of the street. One of them broke loose
from the vehicle and plunged to the bottom
OF the areaway, more than twelve feet be-
low the sidewalk, breaking one of it's legs
ihe other animal was badly cut and
bruised; IL was caught under the railing
ana IN imminent danger of falling below
This horse was rescued but the animal
with the broken leg had to be shot Mr.
Clarence NJ. Bush owned the team
Evening star., 1901-12-21
TO RELIEVE THE CONCORD.
The Cruiser Philadelphia Sails Today
for Panama.

1t is stated at the Navy Department that
the cruiser Philadelphia will leave San
Francisco today for Panama, where she is
to relieve the gunboat Concord, the latter
vessel coming north to go out of commits
sion This will leave only one United States
vessel in isthmian waters-the Iowa having
gone down the Chilean coast to dock and
the Machias and the Marietta. which were
at Colon, on the isthmian side, having both
sailed north. The department Is Informed
OF the departure of the Marietta from Co.
lon for point called Nombre di Dios, to
keep watch over some American mining in
terests there.
Evening star., 1901-12-21
Settled Ont of court

The suit of George S. Briggs & Company
against the Union Surety and Guaranty
Company and Joseph II. Hobson, instituted
in the Supreme Court of the District of Co.
fumbia. growing out of contract for the
erection of quarters and barrack buildings
by the government at Fort Washington.
pursuant 10 its policy of Strengthening the
defenses OF Washington. was today settled
out of court. a payment being made to
Briggs & Company.
Evening star., 1901-12-21
Army Canteen Subject of Debate.

The Washington College of Law held its
regular monthly debate, with its president,
Miss Florence Clarke in the chair. Judges.
e. c. Foster and Mrs Wood Gillett. The
subject selected was THAT the Canteen as
1t Previously Existed Promoted the Welfare
.a&~tsfe Soldier, Both Physically and Nor
ally" The affirmative was presented by
Miss Mary Wood and Mr. Alfred Robinson,
and the negative by Miss Helen Jamison
and Miss Adelaide Levin
Quite an array Of documentary evidence
was produced on both sides and authorities
cited, and much skill and legal ability were
displayed in the treatment Of the subject
After careful consideration the judges de-
cided in favor Of the affirmative
Evening star., 1901-12-21
A Municipal Employment Agenc

MunAcApua HmpAOyMeAh Agency.
A citizen has written to the District
Commissioners suggesting the establish
ment of a municipal employment agency
He says every government is on a more
satisfactory basis when its people are
profitably employed. 1t Is stated that 1t
would be cheaper in the end to try to se-
cure employment for the poor rather than
to support them by aims He thinks the
appropriation of $4,000 for the municipal
lodging house might better go to the sup
port Of such an agency.
Evening star., 1901-12-21
slight Fire al the academy.

Members of the fre department who were
called to the Academy of Music last night
about II o'clock feared a repetition of the
contiagratton which occurred on the same
site number of years ago. when the old
Lincoln Hall building was destroyed. Last
nights fire occurred beneath the stage. and
was caused by electric light wires. Fortu-
before much headway had been gained, and
the members of No. IA engine company
reached the building In time to prevent
serious damage The iiremen succeeded in
extinguishtng the flames with chemicals.
and did not have to Hood the building IT
Is believed 500 win repair the damage.
Evening star., 1901-12-21
Driver Costello Resigns.

Richard c. Costello. driver of the van of
the house of detention. has rendered his
resignation to Major Sylvester. the super
intendent OF police, and 1t has been ac-
cepted- Costello has received an appoint
n.ent In the fire department.
Evening star., 1901-12-21
To He the New Axro.tolosi.t.

w. j. spillman of Pullman. Wash. has
been selected to succeed Prof r. Lamson
Scribner as the agrostologist of the Depart
ment of Agriculture. Mr.. Scribner will take
charge Of the agricultural work In the Phil
ippine Islands.
Evening star., 1901-12-21

ta) This move lost time. placing the queen where
be could do nothing, aud from which he subse-
Quent1y was compelled to retreat
lbl White has been preparing for this advance
for several moves. and he now begins vigorous
attack. from which there appears to be escape.
Riack fa comDelled to Sure1Imb
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follows: White. Pillsbury, had his X on OR,
Q-QKt; B-KKt2. pawns O., KR2, kKt3,
KB4, ORR. His opponent. having a bishop
for two pawns was located K-QR, Q-QR5.
B-KB5, BOB, pawns at ORR, KR2, kkt3
The play went, black moving first:
White. Black.
......-.-- Ora
OBJ BxQP
Q-BSch' B-Ft
Q-B6ch Resigns.
Evening star., 1901-12-21

Howard Prentis, enlored. three months
old. died suddenly about $50 o'clock this
morning at the h0m,a of his parents, near
Brookland. 1t Is believed that the child 9
death resulted from pneumonia.
Evening star., 1901-12-21
Center Counter Gambit.

Following are two Of the wins of the few
fortunates against the master:
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! :. (s<B{fS y. r
I'D Thls manner uf defending the queens eanSit
should b considered ., some length. ~ Il sss
Evening star., 1901-12-21

OAK DRESSER-Big bargain.
golden finish, French beveled plate
mirror, swelled top drawers and shaped
top, brass trimmed, excellently finished
for only
Evening star., 1901-12-21
Odd Pieces for the ParEor.

Odd Fancy Parlor Chairs and
Divans. A handsome, high-back, carved
Corner Chair, mahogany finished frame,
upholstered in excellent grade of satin
damask, for.
Evening star., 1901-12-21
Bargains i'm Couches.

We show half of an entire floor of
samples, and as an example of our un-
usually low prices offer splendid spring
edge, full-tufted Couch. of indestructible
iron frame construction, covered in good
quality of velour-for
Evening star., 1901-12-21
PetrOf Defense.
Howard. Pillshury-
Sicflian Defense

Two games in the informal series b'
tween Messrs Fox and Walker.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-10-02

TENDER - in ballast to Philip Ruprecht Arrived at
steamer Alexandra DAM. Thomson stettip September
steamer Grecan Prince Cs. Curtis. Santos so.
John c Seager & Arrived the Bar m.
81 santos septe@ber and Rio Janeiro 10 With mdse
and six cabin passengers to Busk & Jevons Arrived
steamer 5usn2s 1irss SPAN Amszssa Vera Cruz
gers for New-YoTk and as cabin passengers spain
James Go ch 15 f R so6 at PaTe
Spain days Delaware Breakwater with asphaltunl
70 the sician Asphalt Paving Co; vessel to Miller
ndse and passengers James Ward Co. Ar
r'Es steamer a ths sa Ra al de- Cuba bsn license Lambert
mdse and one cabin passenger to James f Ward & Co
Steamer &' II ' Ro Mason Orleans September Is
with mdse 70 ] T Van Sickle.
mise ss and Ps SssasS sSS %aoF WIN
"a S Tora aT[ h me % MSoy %
steamer Eyelyn Ritch Pensacola September 81. with
steameT Talla6assee, Aslsns savannah September IS
Steamer George Clyde Staples Georgetown septer-
' "a apa Md Bos NswP6 News and &
with mdse and passengers TO the Old Dominion IS 60
SAILED.
Steamers Guyandotte. Norfolk Newport News; Ad-
vance Colon Apaehe Charleston and Jao6so1ye Wint
Liverpool: / Hesbaye Dutch. Antwerp; Kronzprnz
W saon s Fl ana city
THE MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS.
FOREIGN PORTS.
Plymouth. l. 2:4o p m-Sailed. Wal
dersee GER. Kopn, from Hamburg for New York
Isle Wight. Passed steamer Rotterdam (Dutch
voege. New York for Rotterdam: steamer Menominee
(Brl. Lucas. New York London.
Queenstown, 1-Sailed, steamer Potomac (3r)
Avonmouth for New York: arrived
Potomac (Br), Andersen. Monmouth
York.
Neville Oct Arrived. steamer Anchora (Brl. Wads-
worth. New York for Glasgow (and proceeded.
Rotterdam, Oct l, q m-Arrtved. steamer Potsdam
Dutch Potter, New York via Boulogne Mer.
Cronstadt 27-Arrived. steamer Xenia DAM
New York via Christiania and Copenhagen.
CherbourE Oct /, 1920 m-Arrived. steamer Penn
syVania (Ger). Spliedt New Plymouth
Hamburg (and proceeded.
Gibraltar, 25-Passed steamer Stella Ger, Bach
mann, New-York Naples Genoa
Said. Arrived. steamer Asama Obj, Bement
New-York via Algiers for Shanghai
Alden Arrived, steamer Caspian (r). Young XII
indini. via Colombo for Ney-York
Calcutta. 1Saled, steamer Inchmarlo
we'll, New-York
Manila. Oct sailed. United States
ford, Merkens. New-York
East London Sept 28-Arrived Aqua OBJ, Keys
New-York.
Coronel sept 2s-sailed CBr). Morris.
New-YOrk.
st Lucia. Sept 29-saied steamer Canning OBI. Ham
Inond from Santos. etc, for New-YOrk.
Bermuda. Oct Arrived steamer Mexican (Cabel Ward
roper. NewYork for London (for and provisions
and sailed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-10-02
WOULD Run 1873 TRAINS A DAY.
PROPOSED PORT CHESTER THIRD RAIL
ROAD NIGHT RIM CARS OVER SIXTY
MILES AN HOUR

The State Railroad Commission heard more arsu-
1nent yesterday IN the AstOr House on the pro-
posed third rail electric railroad which is projected
to run between the terminus Of the Rapid Transit
road at hundred thrty-second-st. and the
River to the Connecticut line at Port Chester
William C Gottshall. engineer of the New-York
and Port Chester Railroad Company told the COM
mission that it possible to run trains by the
third rail system from Port Chester to the New
York City Hall. assuming that connection could be
made with the underground system in 1fty-four
minutes, including ten stops. The new road will
have four tracks thus doing away with delays and
will shorten the best time made between the
two points mentioned by at least fifteen minutes.
On examination Mr. Gottshall said that each car
would be equipped with four motors. capable under
acceleration of developing 250-horsepower each.
aggregate of 1,000-horsepower for each car. which
is the strength of the engines that draw the En-
pire State Express. The plan is TO put "a ex
press trains and 124 local trains, the latter stop
ping at convenient points along the route. The
total of 1913 trains day will be much larger than
that of the trains run now by the New-York, New
Haven and Hartford Railroad.
Each proposition that advanced by Mr.. Gott-
shall was bitterly opposed by ex-Judge Henry w.
Taft representing the New-York. New-Haven and
Hartford Railroad and w. \. Page. jr., for the
Union railroad. Mr.. Gottshall. however, had OBJ
tanned an opinion many local electrical experts
feasibility of his plan, and said that most of
the opinions based on the actual operation of
electrical roads. William Barclay Parsons, chief
engineer for the Rapid Transit Commission, was
witness for the proposed railroad. He said he
thought the new road would tend TO build up the
country through which il would run. and he could
see no reason why satisfactory arrangements could
not be made with the subway road and both work
in harmony. He also thought il quite feasible TO
run an electric the rate of twentyone miles
in thirty-one minutes which it is proposed to do.
including stops although he knew OF no third rail
road that was doing so at present.
Mr.. Taft brought out from Mr. PARSONS that he
thought il would be possible for the NeW-Haven
road to equip with third rail and connect with the
rapid transit system.
The new road will times much faster
than sixty miles hour, and will if built cut into
the receipts of the New-Haven road materially. It
is proposed have four different rates of fare:
One single rate one round trip rate for 80 trip
books and one for 100 trip books. The hearing will
be continued to-day.