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Evening star., 1901-02-07
BALTIMORE AND OHIO R.R.

BALTIMORE AND OHIO r. r.
Leave Washington, New Jersey ave. and O St
Chicago and northwest, 'lo:30 am. and 500
Cincinnati. ST., Louis and Indianapolis. 'lo:oa
am. '3:45 pm, '1:1O night
Pittsburg and Cleveland. '1o:5O am. $3.50 pm
Columbus and Wheeling, .s:o5 pm.
Winchester 1875 am. t3:45 and $3.50 pm.
Annarolis, % s' = I7:io $780, 1885 an. t121S. $3.50
Frederick. 1876. 5000. tio:5o am. sl:l5 t4:ao.
Hagerstown, t1o:O5 am and t5:so pm.
Boyd and way points. 1885. $500 an, sl:l3u
t4:30, 1880, '7:05 pm.
Gaithersburg and way points, 1888, $500 an,
fl2:So 81 :i5 tSoo. t4;so. 'a:oo' To:ao' ''o''
Washington Junction and way points. 1888.
$500 am, s1:15. IA 80. 1880 pm.
,7:io. 1850. s:s5. xo:so xIo.co am. xi2:io m.
1915 x1:IO, x3:OO "A co. x4 80, 435 Ks: :05, x5:10
1880. xG:2O $3.50. $500 x10:0o x1I:30, 1I:3S
pm S9nday 123o AoS 1lS sss ,sos ses9
ROYAL BLUE LINE.
An WIN Rev 9or soon and
the east .2:aS. .7:o5 (Dinerj 1880 Bunet.
5000 Diner,. tl0:Oo DINER am. .l2:1o Dinerl,
:1:1o Diner). $500 "Royel Lm!tsa' C3:ler,:
pm. Sleeping Car open at 1000 o'clock.
Parlor Cars on all day trains
Atlantic city, t10:o0 am.. fl2:1o noon and
THO and 1900 pm.
sDaily Except Sunday. sSunday only.
xExpress trains.
Baggage called for and checked from hotels ana
ticket Offices 6i9 Pennsylvania avenue northwest.
New York avenue and Fifteenth street and at de-
pot Telephone ticket offices for b. and u Eiec.
tric Automobile Cabs: ,.a-
r. d. UNDERWOOD, d. B: MARTIN.
Cd vice President Mgr. Pass. Traffic.
and Gen. Manager. no28
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Christian Endeavorers Entertain.

The Christian Endeavor Society of the
Takoma Presbyterian Church entertained
its members and friends last evening in the
chapel Of the church In a most pleasing
manner. The Sunday school room was
decorated with palms, flowers, drapery,
bric-a-brac and numerous other articles,
giving the appearance of an immense par
lor.
The program consisted Of a guitar solo
by DIR. w. Crexan Palmer, solo by Mr..
Harry H. Campbell, president Of the So
ciety; recitation by Mrs. NJ. r. Wilcox,
solo by Miss Nicholson and selections from
a graphophone grand, under the direction
of Mr.. Cuyler Brown. Many records We're
made and reproduced on the machine in
connection with the program and proved
one of the features. The opening address
of welcome, by Rev. John Van Ness, pas
tor of the church, was rendered in the
earlier part Of the evening on the ma
chine.
Succeeding the regular program the even
ing was devoted to games. guessing and
drawing contests. Drawings were exhibited
to represent the popular songs of the day
in the latter contest The prizes were won
by Mr.. H. H. Campbell and Miss Corinne
Campbell Refreshments were served DUR
ing intermission.
The success of the affair is largely due
to the efforts of Miss Mildred p. Dyre
chairman of the social committee of the
society, assisted by the other members of
that committee. .-
Evening star., 1901-02-07

The Young Mems Christian Association
proposes to hold during the present year a
series of receptions to the men of the va
rious states who now reside in Washington
The first of these receptions will take place
next Tuesday evening, and will be given in
honor of the men of the New England
states. Commissioner Macfarland will pre-
side and welcome the guests on behalf of
the association, and Senator William p.
Frye Of Maine. President pro tempore of
the Senate, will respond. The guests of
honor will be Senators Frye of Maine and
Hawley of Connecticut and Representa- tfves
Littlefield Of Maine, Sperry of Connecticut
and Mccall of Massachusetts. The order
of the evening will include an informal re-
ception in the parlors. followed by a brief
program in the gymnasium.
The receptions designed to bring to-
gether all the men hailing from a section or
state and put them in touch with each
other and with the association Men will
be admitted Tuesday evening by invitation
card, 800 of which have been sent out
The association will send cards to any New
England men who will send by mail or tel
ephone their names and addresses to the
association office.
These receptions are in charge Of the re-
ception committee of the association of
which Mr.. E. S. La Fetra is chairman
Evening star., 1901-02-07
COACHMEN's BALL.
Sixteenth Annual Event Under Au-
spices of Their AssOciati0n.

Instead of sitting out in the cold last
evening the coachmen of the city. at least
those who are members of the Coachmen's
Beneficial Association, No. 1, went into
National Rifles Hall and enjoyed dancing
and other features connected with the six
teenth annual ball Of the association.
1t Is not stated in connection with the
evenings festivities inside, where gayety
was the order, that their employers took
their places on the respective coach boxes
on the outside. But whatever provision
was made in this respect, the coachmen had
a good time and enjoyed the dancing as
well as the supper which was served in the
banquet hail. The grand march was led
by Henry Petit and Miss Sallie Begin.
The hall was handsomely decorated for the
occasion.
The officers of the association are: Henry
Tyler, president; William Blatcher, vice
president; Lawrence Mangan, secretary;
James B1ndo, treasurer, and Martin Beglin,
sergeant-at-arms.
The committee having charge of the ar
ransements for the ball follows: William
Mari, chairman; James Muir. William
Hanks, Samuel Cole. Thomas Obey, Charles
Deegan, Edward Naughton, Pierce Britt,
John Barry, Patrick Conolly, Thomas B.
Jones, William Townsend, A Tickner Hen
ry d. Desmond, William Hyland and John
Campbell.
Evening star., 1901-02-07
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN.
Resignation OF Rector of Grace
Church-PersOnal Items.

Resignation OF Rector of Grace
Church-PersOnal Items.
The resignation of Rev. Edward D. john
son, rector of Grace Episcopal Church,
presented several weeks ago, took effect
Tuesday evening, and a large congregation
assembled at the church to wish the rec
tor success in his new work. Suitable reso-
lutions, handsomely engrossed, were pre-
sented, to which the rector feelingly re-
spohded. Rev. Mr.. Johnson, who was or
dained to the ministry only few years
ago, will be hereafter engaged in the work
Of the ministry at Brunswick, Me.
Information has been received by Mr.. F.
S. Nefkirk Of 1905 2Sth street, of the death
of his brother. Mr.. John M. Neikirk, which
occurred at Winchester. The deceased was
we'll known in Georgetown. The brother
left the city this afternoon to attend the
funeral services.
The funeral of George A. Bateman took
place this morning from Trinity Church,
with mass of requiem.
Since the establishment of a special po-
liceman at the railroad crossing, corner of
32d and Dumbarton avenue, there have not
been any collisions between cars and We
hicles.
Evening star., 1901-02-07

Mr. Guy NJ. Nicely and many other resi-
dents and property owners in the fifth
police precinct have petitioned the District
Commissioners TO assign an additional force
of policemen TO the sparsely guarded sec
ton of the city in which they reside. The
police force now on duty in this precinct,
state the petitioners, are all gentlemen. and
in every way well qualified and alert in the
discharge of their duties. but entirely de-
ficient in point of numbers For one po-
llceman to guard thirty-siX and frequently
fifty-fve squares is. they think, utterly i'm
possible and unfair. They say there have
been several assaults and robberies in their
vicinity recently, and they propose TO repel
the prowling outlaws and protect their
families until sufficient protection is as
sured them by d greater police force.
Evening star., 1901-02-07
Steamboat Co.
RAILROADS.
AND OHIO RAILROAD.

CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO RAILROAD.
THROUGH THE GRANDEST SCEEEcy &c
AMERICA: ALL TRAINS vEsTIBULED.
ELECTRIC LIGHTED. STEAM HEATED.
DINING CARS ON THROUGH TRAINS.
STATION. SIXTH AND STREETS.
Schedule in effect December 5, 1900.
800 PM DAI4Y-Cincinnatt and st. Louis Spe-
cial-Solid ira'u for Cincinnati. Pullman Sleepers
to Cincinnati Lexington, Louisville. indianapolis
and st. Louis w'+hput change. Parlor Car Coving-
ton Va, to Virginia Hot Springs. Parlor Car Gin
cinnati to Chicago
Ito PM. DAMY-F. E. v. Limited-solid train
for Cincinnati. Pullman sleepcrs to Cincinnati.
Lexington and Louisville without change. Connec-
tion To- Virginia Hot Springs daily. Pullman Com.
partment Car to Virginia Hot Springs, without
Change. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Sleep
"A AN. DAILY. EXCEPT SuNDAY-For New.
port News, Norfolk and Old Point Comfort (vis
Penna. r. r., B., #. & p and Richmond.
$500 PM. DAILY For Gordosville. Chariottes.
Vile. Stannton daily. and for Richmond daily. ex-
keservation and tickets at Chesapeake and Ohio
clces s5l8 Pennsy4pania avenue, 600 18th st near
D, and AT the ssstim. Telephone cah t44i fes
pennsylvaaia Railroad cab aeryice.
81. ". FULLER. General Passenger AGENT
1elephons 100d. 1o17
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Seaboard Air Line Railway.

"FIORIDA AND WEST INDIA SHORT LINE.
LEAVE WASHINGTON, PENNA. r. r. STATION.
6:35 M. daily. Florida and Atlanta Fast Mail
for Petersburg Raleigh, Southern Pines. Pine
hurst Camden, Columbia. Savannah. Jackson-
Vile Tallahassee and Tampa. Charlotte. Athens,
Atlanta New Orleans and points West. Through
sleeping cars to Jacksonville. And Hamlet to
e.hs PM. daily. Florida and Metropolitan Limited
, Drawing Room Compartment, Observation and
Dining Car:-for Raleigh, Southern Pines. Pine
and St. Augustine. Sleeping Car Jacksonville to
Tampa.
e:05 PM daily. Florida and Metropolitan Limited
for Charlotte Athens. Atlanta, Chattanooga.
Nashville, New Orleans and points Southwest.
Through sleeping cars to Atlanta.
For further information apply TO W. NJ. Mcs
CONEELL. General Agent. 1854 New York
1a1z-tt
Evening star., 1901-02-07
Penvvomen's League.

The League of American Penwomen held
it's regular meeting at headquarters, 1920
New York avenue, Tuesday evening. The
president, Mrs. Alethe Lowber Craig, was
unable to be present owing to illness, and
the vice president Mrs. Juliette NJ. Bab-
bitt, presided.
Mrs. Ida Huested Harper gave an in
formal talk about her summers outing;
letters and short articles from out-of-town
members-among them Mrs. Ellen A. Rich
ardson Of Boston, and Mrs. William c..
Foster of Tracy, Minn.-were read and the
following elected to active membership:
Miss Hldegard Hawthorne, daughter of
Julian Hawthorne Of New York; Mrs. Mary
Sargeant Hopkins and Miss Floretta Vim
ing of Boston, Mrs. f. p. Muslin of Phil
adelphia, and Mrs. Kate Alma Organ Of
Temple, Texas. Mrs. Grace LIE Baron Up
ham Of Boston was made an honorary
member.
Evening star., 1901-02-07
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Veteran Firemen.

The regular monthly meeting of the Vet
eran Volunteer Firemens Association was
called to order by President Richards at
the old Union engine house, 10Th and H
streets northwest. Tuesday evening, Mr.. j.
]. Peabody, secretary.
Mrs. Ragan presented the uniform of her
late husband. James Ragan, to the associa-
ton, and vote of thanks was rendered her.
The question of celebrating the sd of
February. was called up. and 1T was deter
mined to have u short parade, winding up
with a collation., in which the Ladies Aux
iliary Association will join The committee
was continued TO complete the arrange
meltS.
The hour of o'clock was fixed for the
parade. II The weather shall be propitious,
collation..
Evening star., 1901-02-07
Visitors Entertained.

About forty knights of the Maccabees
Of this city, including the degree team or
Mt. Vernon Tent. No. T. visited Alexandra.
Va. Monday night and were the guests OF
Alexandria Tent, No. =. The visiting knights
were treated in royal style. After the de-
gree work was over all repaired to Con-
cordia Hotel. where banquet was spread.
Sir knight G. Albert Shoffer the comma nd
er of Alexandria Tent led off with speech
of welcome t. the visitors, which was re-
sponded to by Sir Knight Worrell. the COM
lnander of Nj. Vernon Tent, No. 4. Speeches
were also made by p r. Pulliam OF Golden
Rule Tent, No. ), and Sir knight John u.
Swift Of Minneapolis. Mimi
Evening star., 1901-02-07

Alonzo o. Bliss. through Attorney ]. j.
Darlington, has filed bill In equity. ask
Ing the court to declare vendors lien on
lot 2s, square 633. John y. Parsons En-
cry T. Burley. Simon Burns. John w.
Hayes and the Order of the Knights of
Labor are named defendants.
The complainant desires to pay into the
registry OF the court, 5000, the amoupt
said to have been agreed upon by all the
parties concerned, for the sale of the prop
erty to the complainant. and that he shall
thereupon be given title to the lot. 1t is
stated that there exists some difference of
opinion as To the present ownership of the
property. owing to a dispute between con-
tending factions of a labor organization.
Evening star., 1901-02-07
WASHINGTON, ALEXANDRIA AND MOUNT
VERNON RAILWAY COMPANY.
Sfati az

In effect November l, 1900.
For Alexandria, week daysn6:so 7:o4. 7:3o, 500,
S:S5, $3.50. 9:25, 1000, II: 100. IL 80 AN. x12:05
1920. 12:45 x1:O5, :25. 200. 2:8O, x2:50, $3.50,
1859. 14:15. 4:s5, $50. $40, x6:24. $40, e:O4:
II so PM. Sunday-7:4b 900 e:45, 1880, II 100.
1880 AN, 1900 Noon, 1890, 100 I:3o, 200.
700. 7:3o, 500 s:45 9:so 1918. II :2o&11 80 PM
For Mount Vernon, week days-e:30, 500, 10000.
II 100 AN, x12:O5, II :O5 200, 1259, 359 x4:15,
x5:A, 1895, $3.50 Pm. Sunday-9:O0 AN, 1900
Noon, 300, 400, TOO 9:30 Pm
For Arlington and Aqueduct Bridge, week days
$3.50, 7:o4 7:3O 800, s35. $50 9:25, 1000. II 90
a Ia lso5 iS2G s124S i9Y 3s s"e
$3.50. 1903, 500 Pm. Sunday-7:45. 900, 9:45,
1880 LOO I'll 80 ,a An 1900 Noon 'i2:s9.
500, '5:?O, 500, $3.50. ECO, '7:3O, 500 Pm.
Parcels carried. Baggage checked.
xExpress. 'To Arlington ouly.
G. e. ABBOTT, ]. COLVlN,
no1-tf President. Superintendent.
Evening star., 1901-02-07
Nae. l.. Lucas Convicted.

Mace l.. Lucas who was tried in Grim
in:tl Court No. l under an indictment al
leging the larceny of a sum of money from
the person of William Bladen. November
-. 1900 while in a saloon on Louisiana
avenue. was convicted. The defendant was
remanded notice of the fling of a motion
for new trial being given. Assistant
United States Attorney Taylor appeared for
the government.
Evening star., 1901-02-07

TRAINS ON BLUEMONT BRANCH.
Leave Washington 9:ul an. daily, i:49 p. m.
week days ami 6:25 pm. Sundays for Bluemont.
6:25 pm. Saturdays and 4:35 p m. week days and
II 20 PIN. Wednesdays and Saturdays only for
Leesburg. 625 p m: week DAYS TO Herndon.
Evening star., 1901-02-07
RAILROADS.
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD.

station corner of 9th and Ii streets.
I:45 AN week days PTTTSBURG EXPRESS.
10 go snd ppSHs G@Es HNnsrs9TE e
sleeping. Dining Smoking and Observation Cars
Harrisburg to Chicago. Cincinnati, indianapolis.
st, Louis. Cleveland and Toledo. Buffet pariof
1880 AN. FAST LINE-Pullman Buffet rarlor
Car to Harrisburg. Buffet Parlor Car Harrisburg
$3.50 PM. CHICAGO AND ST. LOUIS EXPRESS.
iinston TO Toledo. and Sleeping and Dining Cars
i,r Ha,rrisbnrg to Indianapolis. st. Louis. Lou:sviis
7:45 PM. WESTERN EXrkEss.-pullman sleep
ing ing Car to Pittsburg and Chicago Dining Car 10
7:as PM CLEVELAND AND CINCINNATI EN-.
PphESSmruilman pi,iss Sleeping Cars Washington TO
1910 Pm. PAtlFic ExrREss-pullman Sleep
745 An. for Kane, Canandsigua. Rochester and
NasnTa Falls Ills daily h,. except g Sunday ,
Sunday; For williamsport daily $3.50 Pm.
pM aa for an ,s4dSs and na aS ss a
ing Car; for Rochester Erie, Buffalo and Niagara
Falls daily, except Saturday. with Sleeping Car
1o:4o PM. for Erie, Canandaigua. Rochester. But-
ar Eagara 70 ss aa ns
400 PM. CONGRESSIONAL, LIMITED" daily
for New York. all Parior Cars, with Dining cae
FOR PHILADELPHIA NJ NEW YORK AND THE
Express. 700 Dining Car. 1857, s:15. 900. 900
DINING Carl 1900 Dining Carr, and II 90 Cpin-
ns f aF da4 ,aG@ sm and 90
PM. On sundays. 700 DINING Carr. 1891 s:15.
900. 900 Dining Carr. II 100 Dining Car from
Wilmington AN. 1915, 3:15, 1850 Dining Car
Philadelphia only Express. 7:45 AN. 12:lS
Pm. week days. 2:o1, 4:10 Dining Carr and $40
PM. daily.
For Boston, without change. 7:45 AM. week days
1000 1880. II 100 AM. 1918. I2:45. Loo. 2:ol.
8:15, $3.50 4:O0 Limited, 4:l0, 4:20. 4:Sl, 4:50.
$40, 6:I5 $3.50. I:45. 1000, 1910. 1855 and
9:05. 1880. 11:OO AM. 12:15. 1915. 2:ol. 3:l5.
$3.50 a 200 Limited, i:10. 420. 4:S0 $40, G:l5,
$3.50. 7:45. 1000, 1O:4O and IL 80 PM.
For Pope's Creek Line, 7:45 AM. and 4:31 Pm.
week days.
For Annapolis. 700, 900 AM. 1915 and $40
PM. week days. Sundays. 300 AM. and $40
Express for Florida and points on Atlantic Coast
Line 4:3o An, 1912 T. NJ. daily. FLORIDA Spe-
cia,'' $40 p NJ. week days.
Express for Florida and points Seaboard AIR
Line, S:35 AM. daily FLORIDA and Mctropol-
itan Limited, 6:55 PM daily.
500 Pm. daily.
Accommodation for Quantico, TAO AN. daily ana
4:25 PM. week days.
SEASHORE CONNECTIONS.
For Atlantic City Via Delaware River Bridge al.
and II 80 PM. daily Via Market Street Wharf.
1000 and 1900 AN, 12:45 PM. week days,
1850 T. NJ. daily.
For Cape May, 1i:OO AN week days 1850 PM.
daily.
Ticket Offices, 18th and streets. md at
the station, 9th and streets. where orders can
be left for the checking of baggage TO destination
from hotels and residences.
Cab Service
]. B. HUTCHINSON. J. X. WOOD
General Manager. General Passenger Agent.
ja25
Evening star., 1901-02-07
Construction Company Sued.

Suit at law to recover damages in the
sum of 5000 has been instituted by Henry
Washington, through Attorneys II. G. Kim
ball and W. II. White, against the Deg
rcn-McLean Construction Company. 1t is
stated that the plaintiff, laborer was en-
ployed by the defendant. and the latter was
bound to protect the plaintiff from injury
while working on the Southern Railway
building. The plaintiff charges that the
9Th of last November he was struck on the
head by falling material, his skull was
fractured and he sustained other INJURY.
Evening star., 1901-02-07
For the Grip

HOODS SARSAPARILLA is THE BEST MEDI-
CINE MONEY CAN BUY.
II had the grip for several consecutive winters,
and 1t always left me very weak and nervous and
with dizziness. I always had recourse to Hood s
Sarsaparilla, which toned up my nervous system.
After the last severe attack concluded to take
Hoods Sarsaparilla and Hoods Pills until the eff
feet entirely gone. Since then have had no
return of the grip. I am well and fesher than
I have been for years" ORTHO PENNOCK, 427
9th st ne WASHINGTON d. C. Remember
Hoods SarsapariDla
Is Americas Greatest Medicine Sold by all drug
gists. Price, 81. Get only Hoods.
Evening star., 1901-02-07

House bill 1898. providing for the light
ing of suburban streets by the electric
railway companies, was recently referred
by the District Commissioners to Mr.. Geo.
T. Dunlop, president of the Capital Trac-
ton Company. In reply, Mr.. Dunlop states
that he sees no reason why the street rail-
the streets without compensation. AS to
the probable cost Of such lighting, Mr..
Dunlop says that having had no expert
ence in street lighting, and not knowing
the number of lights required he is un-
able to give the Information desired. He
also has grave doubts about satisfactorily
lighting streets with railroad circuit
Evening star., 1901-02-07
The Children Pensioned.

In view of the, death of Mrs. Annie E.
Waldron, pensioner Of the District fire
department., and who was the widow Of
John F. Waldron, member Of the
department, the Commissioners have al
lowed the three minor children of the par
ties a pension of 80 month each, until
they respectively reach the age If sixteen
wears,
Evening star., 1901-02-07
Recognition of Services Rendered.

Mr.. Charles G. Stott of 800 9th street has
forwarded to. the chief of police, Major
Sylvester, check for $25 in recognition Of
services rendered recently by Detectives
Horne and Parham After placing 20 per
cent of the amount to the credit of the
equipment fund, the balance will be di-
vided equally between the officers.
Evening star., 1901-02-07
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUsEMENTs TONIGHT.

Academy-"Near the Throne"
Chase's New Grand-Polite vaudeville.
Columbia-"Quo Vadis.''
Kernan's Lyceum-"The Gay Masquerad-
ers."
Lafayette-'A Social Highwayman.'
National-Jerome Sykes in Foxy Quill
ler.'
The New Bijou-Oriental Burlesquers.
Light Infantry Armory-K. of c. Fair.
Evening star., 1901-02-07
Liability of EMPLOYERS,

lecture on Employers Liability was
delivered yesterday afternoon by Carroll
D. Wright, commissioner of labor, in Car
roll Institute Hall in the course being given
by him under the auspices of the Catholic
University.
Evening star., 1901-02-07
Baltimorean Injured.

Joseph Strauss, resident OF Baltimore,
accidentally slipped and fell at the Balti-
more and Potomac railroad depot, in this
city, yesterday afternoon. and broke his
right leg below the knee. After his injury
was dressed, he was removed to hotel In
the vicinity, and his relatives notified.
Evening star., 1901-02-07
IFS IA True Saving

That James +. oysters Butter has become
fad. It's just as natural to come here for
Fine Butter as il is 10 go to a fire for
warmth. so Pa. ave. Phone 271.-Advt.
Evening star., 1901-02-07

Emanuel Cant and Louis Cant. two col
ored bows. were today convicted in the
Police Court of swearing on the public
street. and Judge Kimball fined each So
In default of payment both were sent 10
the workhouse for fifteen days.
Evening star., 1901-02-07
REGISTER j. w. LYONS.

The current issue of the Colored Amerl-
can will contain a full-page portrait of
Hon. Judson w. Lyons, register of the
United States Treasury, with biographl-
cal sketch. the Colored American can be
obtained at all newsstands
Evening star., 1901-02-07
Sanity Queatianea

Patrick Sullivan Of Anacostia was today
charged in the Police Court with threaten
ing to cut Abbie Durity with knife. The
evidence disclosed that Sullivan had been
an inmate Of St, Elizabeth's Asylum, and
he was committed to await an examination
as to his sanity.
Evening star., 1901-02-07

The euchre party at the Shoreham Tues
day night was SO largely attended that
many were turned away. much to the regret
OF those in charge. 1t Will be repeated next
week when there will be ample room for
all who may come.
Evening star., 1901-02-07
THE TALLEST POLICEMAN.
Contest in Which Number of Cities
Are Interested.


Maj. Sylvester has tall policeman who
going on among the police chiefs of a num-
Der of the larger cities. He is Policeman
John T. Kennedy of the eighth precinct,
and Lieut.. Kenny, his commanding officer,
boasts that his police qualities are in keep
ing with his height.
Policeman Kennedy measures six feet
nine and one-quarter inches with his he'll
met on and six feet six inches without his
headgear. He weighs 2S5 pounds.
A dispatch from ST. Louis gives the en-
tries from several cities as follows:
st. Louis, Murray p. Davidson, feet 2l4
inches; weight, 295 pounds.
Chicago, Edward Martini, feet inches
weight, 81 pounds.
Kansas City, Smith Cook feet 1O1s
inches; weight. 30 pounds.
Columbus Ohio. Stephen X. Starrett, 6
feet l inch; weight. BAT pounds.
st. Paul. Mimi. Eugene Peters, 6 feet 3A
inches; weight. 215 pounds.
Cincinnati, Ohio. James Casey, feet 4
inches; weight, pa pounds.
Philadelphia boasts of having the tallest
policeman in the person of Big George
Osborne. whose height is given as six feet
nine and one-half inches. Conceding that
Kansas City made correct measurement,
Osborne is one inch shorter than Smith
Cook Osborne is rated as the "handiest
man. in the Quaker city's Buttonwood sta
ton detail.
The contest started between st. Louis and
Chicago several days ago, and other cities
soon became interested in it. From the en-
tries thus far received 1t appears that CO.
lumbus, Ohio, has the heaviest man, mis-
weight being 341 pounds, and Kansas City
the talest man, measuring + feet 101a
inches
Evening star., 1901-02-07
Windows. March /. 11og Pa. ave.
BIG SALE OF GROCERIES

BIG SALE OF GROCERIES
At Johnston's, 729 18th st. NV. Best Bur-
bank Potatoes. 59c bu.; Mixed Nuts. Il2c.
ID: English Walnuts, 1i2c. lb.: Best Toma-
toes 612c. can; II lbs. Granulated Sugar
for 81 O0 sacks of Best Family Flour, 15c-,
oSc 56c Fresh Country Eggs, c5c.; Best
Hams. 11lsc lb: Pure Coffee 12l2c. lb.:
Butter 22I2c. ID; sacks Pillsbury Flour,
:Jc 70c., s1.4O; Boiling Beef, 5i2c. lb.;
RoaStS, Sc ID.