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Evening star., 1902-01-09
slxTIETH REGULAR MEETING,
Members of District Library AssOcfa-
tfon Discuss It's Opportunities.

the sixtieth regular meeting Of the Dis
triet OF Columbia Library Association was
held at Columbian University last night.
There was large attendance OF members,
many ladies being present. The meeting
was called to order by President Thomas II.
Clark, with Hugh L. Williams serving as
secretary.
After the election of Miss c. Rosenbusch
as member of the association, N d.
Johnson, librarian Of the department of
photography of the Library of Congress,
opened the debate upon the subject. 1.-The
Work of Library Association and the OPP
portunties of This Association Mr.. john
son, at the beginning, reviewed the work
OF the various city and government libra
ries. and said, in part as follows:
From one photographed point OF view
there can be no severer criticism for a IL
brary than this. that it has not a collection
of its own publications. and of publications
regarding itself or even record of them;
ior II library cannot inform us regarding
itself, what can it be depended upon to in
form us bout. fully or accurately?"
This the speaker said with expression of
regret, is the case with the District of Co.
lumbia Library Association. He advocated
a movement Tor the reincorporation of the
American Library Association of the United
states with headquarters at Washington,
with provisions for the appointment of a
NiSitlilS DodTu 10 the National Library. He
moved that committee be appointed to
gather material for a photography of the
libraries of the District of Columbia, with
the power to make such expenditures from
the association treasury that might be nee
eSsary.
Mr. johnson was followed by Dr. Cyrus
Adler of the Smithsonian Library who
made an able talk along the lines laid down
IN the previous address. The discussion
then became general, many members par
ticipating.
Some of those present at the meeting
We're: Col. Weston Flint. Public Library of
District of Columbia; Mr.. Thomas Solberg
superintendent of copyrights; Mr. David
Hutcheson. Library of Congress; Mr.. Will
lam L. Boyden, Library of Supreme Coun-
ell Thirty-third-deg Masons; Mr. Cutler,
Library of Congress: Mr.. Presnell librarian
OF bureau Of education. and Miss Josephine
Clark of the Library of the Department of
Agriculture.
The District of Columbia Library Associa-
tlon, which is supported by voluntary con-
tr1but1ons. was founded several years ago,
ana works in conjunction with the other
public and departmental libraries of this
city. 1T now has on it's rolls over two ltun-
ored members, who meet monthly for a
general discussion of various topics relat-
ing to library work
Evening star., 1902-01-09
COURT OF APPEALS.
Opinions in Local Causes-Judrment
Of Lower COurts Affirmed

Oh Lower Courts A I'll fmed,
The Court Of Appeals of the District of
Columbia today handed down opinions in
the following causes:
Patrick H. Sheedy. plaintiff in error,
against the District Of Columbia Judgment
OF the Police Court affirmed, with costs;
opinion by Mr.. Justice Shepard Sheedy
was convicted of the offense of engaging
in gift enterprise and sued out a writ of
error. The enterprise embraced two separ-
ate plans for the distribution of premiums,
prizes or gifts, that We're submitted to the
selection of purchasing customers The
Court Of Appeals thinks it clear that the
statute cannot be declared void or inopera
tive, because the main feature of the
scheme includes another which, by ITSELF
might be lawful, or not within the powe
or the Congress to render unlawful.
William H. Moses Harry c. Moses ard
Arthur c. Moses administrators of the es-
tate of William B. Moses, deceased appI
lants, against the United States of America
order appealed from affirmed with costs; ;
opinion by Mr.. Justice Morris. The order
appealed from was one overruling a motion
to quash writ of fieri facias. issued to en-
force a judgment for $4,000 recovered
against VIM. B. Moses as surety upon the
bond of Captain Henry w. Howgate
Evening star., 1902-01-09
Ask for Dissolution of Partuershfp.

By bill in equity filed by Alter NAL
10y and Morris Malloy against Eicho Ka-
minsky, otherwise known as A. Kaminsky,
and Louis Finklestein, the court is asked
to dissolve partnership composed of the
complainants and Kaminsky and to direct
an accounting. 1t is charged that during
the absence from the city of the complain
ants kaminsky purported to transfer the
business being conducted by the partners
to Finklestein.
1t is averred by the complainants that
they never in any manner consented to the
alleged transfer and that the partnership
agreement was in full force at the time.
The further statement is made that Kamin-
sky and Finklestein have disposed of the
stock belonging to the partnership and have
vacated premises 10 9th street, where the
business was conducted. Attorneys Wolf &
Rosenberg and c. H. Syme represent the
conplainants.
Evening star., 1902-01-09
CITY AND DISTRICT.


Hearing in connection with the habeas
corpus proceedings instituted by Lewis
semel Fink in the hope of securing his re-
lease from Jail, where he is held on
charge of conspiracy. was had late yester-
day afternoon before Judge Clabaugh of the
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
The hearing was originally set for Tuseday.
The court denied the application for a
writ. accepting the statment of the United
states attorney that everything possible is
beng done to give Fink a speedy trial. The
latter asserted that he has been in custody
for five months and his case has not vet
Deer called to the attention of the grand
jury. With others, he is accused of at
tempting to bring about bogus damage
claims against the Metropolitan Railroad
Company. The delay, according to the
United States attorney. has been due to in
ability TO locate the whereabouts of the
principal witness for the government
Evening star., 1902-01-09
DISCUSSES PENDING BILL,
Measure for RemittinE Special Taxes
for Street Extensions.

Mr.. Henry Gannett has written to the
District Commissioners stating that he un-
derstands the bill introduced in the Senate
by Senator Thomas c. Platt for renting
the special tax for extension of streets in
the District of Columbia. mas been referred
to the Commissioners for report.
"As a party in interest," says Mr. Gam
nett, Il beg to submit protest against
the levying of such taxes. My property,
situated on the southeast corner Of 7 and
Sd streets, is several hundred feet distant
from Rhode Island avenue, as recently ex-
tended from 9TH to I'd streets, and 1 am
taxed for this extension to the amount Of
cents per square foot, a total of $767
for supposed benefits. As matter of fact
my property is not benefited in the least
the benefit of this extension accruing only
on the land Immediately fronting on the
street and to those persons using the street
for traffic.
LAS to the general proposition of taxing
private property for street extensions 1t
is only necessary to say that it totally dis
regards the agreement under which the
United States assumes one-half the expense
Of the District government"
Evening star., 1902-01-09

Mrs. Mary Wheeldon, through Attorney
A Leftwich Sinclair, has flied a bill in
the Supreme Court OF the District of CO.
lumbia. in which she asks the court to re-
quire her husband Lorenza D. Whee!don,
to pay to her the sum of $40 monthly, for
her support and maintenance The court
is Informed that the parties were married
in Council Bluffs. Iowa, September 4. 1897,
by Justice of the peace, and that they
have no children.
Mrs Wheeldon alleges that her husband is
employed in the Treasury Department as
printer and receives 81 a day and that
he owns farm in Nebraska of the value
of $500. and house and lot in Auburn
Neb.. of the value of 81 800.
Evening star., 1902-01-09
Claims Boy is IncorrfgibIe.

Mr. Massie, agent of the Prisoners Aid
Society, has informed Judge kimball
that he had received a letter from the
father of Robert Jones, the sixteen-year-
old boy who was in the Police Court on a
Vagrancy charge last week, who at the time
of his arrest had his arm done up in
plaster paris cast. claiming it was injured
and was begging money on PENNSYLVANIA
avenue by means of a card which stated
that he was crippled and motherless boy
His father. who is in the employ of a life
insurance company at Wheeling. w Va
stated in his letter to Mr.. Massie that his
son was lncorrigible, and that he was un-
able to do anything with him. Judge Kim
bail ordered the defendant to be committed
10 the reform school,
Evening star., 1902-01-09

Albert Cochran. colored. twenty two
years old. living at 1440 Madison street
northwest, was thrown from his bicycle as
the result of an accident about 10 o'clock
last night and rendered unconscious. The
accident occurred at the intersection of 9th
and L streets northwest. 1t was caused by
collision with a street car Cochran was
removed to Garfield Hospital by the police
or the Sth precinct. He soon regained con-
sciousness and the examination by the sur
geons developed that he had been only
slightly injured.
Evening star., 1902-01-09
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUsEMENTs TONIGHT.
cademv Miss Nellie McHenry in

Academy Miss Nellie McHenry In
SM'liss.'
Bijou-Burlesque and vaudeville.
Chase's-Polite vaudeville.
Columbia-Stuart Robson in THE Hen
rietta."
Kernan's+'The High Rollers"
Lafayette-Bellows Stock Company In
Romeo and Juliet
NationaI-The Bostonians in Maid Mar
ian"
517 14th street-Great work of art
Evening star., 1902-01-09
Pythian installation.

Deputy Grand Chancellor James G. Nc
Queen installed the following officers of
Mount Vernon Lodge, n. 5, knights of
Pythias, Wednesday evening last: George
Buckler, chancellor commander; Willard P
ColTnan, vice chancellor; Henry Yenney,
prelate: Joseph E. Kleindienst, master of
work: Willard S. Robbins, keeper of records
and seal: John NJ. Kline master of finance:
William s. Beacham. master of excheuuer:
William j. G. Thomas. master at arms: Ed
win L. Seckinger inner guard; G. G.
Campbell, outer guard.
Evening star., 1902-01-09
FORFEIT THEIR ADVANTAGE.
Teachers Transferred by Request Go
to Foot of Promotion List.

Teachers Transferred by Request Go
to Foot of Promotion List.
At last nights meeting of the board of
education it was decided. on the recon-
mendation of the committee on teachers
that teachers. hereafter transferred at their
own request from one division to another
shall rank last in line of promotion in the
grade in which they teach. This action
was taken to discourage the practice
among teachers Of securing transfers to
other divisions because of fancied advan-
tages. .
in the schools:
Accept resignation of Maud E. Garner
grade ., to take effect January 8, 1902.
Promote M. L. Brosnahan from fourth
grade to fifth grade, to take effect January
8, vice Garner, resigned.
Promote K. X. Kennedy from second
grade to third grade and from $3.50 to $500
to take effect January 8, vice Bennett pro-
NOTED.
Promote L. NJ. Bennett from third grade
to fourth grade, to take effect January o.
vice BrOsnahan.
Promote Margaret Sylvester, $425 to $3.50.
Promote A. l. Young from $500 to $1,000
per annum.
Promote N. J. Mcknight from $3.50 to
$500 per annum.
Appoint A. l.. Wright to second grade
Hayes School.
Appoint Cora NJ. Williams substitute kim
dergarten teacher for the ninth tenth and
eleventh divisions.
Appoint A. c. keliher to first grade. fifth
division. at $425, to take effect January ..
Appoint Emma n. Lansdale at s425 TO
take effect January g.
Appoint Katharine Reed teacher at $3.50
per annum.
Evening star., 1902-01-09
Catholic knights Install omcers.

Immaculate Conception Branch, No. 419,
Catholic Knights of America, at Its regu-
lar meeting Sunday installed it's officers
elected at a previous meeting. The vet
eran sir knight. Captain Samuel john
son, was the installing officer and de-
livered the charges to the following: Frank
]. McQuade. president; p. A. Fealy, vice
president; p. A. Tobin, recording secretary:
VIM. M. Becker, financial secretary: John
Shughrue, treasurer; Philip Caraher, SER
geant- alarms; VIM. Tinker, sentinel DR.
p. j. Byrnes, Samuel Johnson and Thomas
Heany, trustees.
Evening star., 1902-01-09
Fire of Unknown orisir.

A slight fire occurred about II ~ o'clock
last night In the house OF John W. Green,
NO ~ b street southeast. Several compa-
MES OF the fire department were summoned
and the blaze was extinguished without
much trouble. The fire occurred I'm the
rear room on the third floor from some un-
known cause and burned a hole through
the noor. Representative Hit owns The
prODe-tg.
Evening star., 1902-01-09
Ordered by Commi..ioner.

The District Commissioners have ordered
that 41S feet of six-inch water main be laid
in 7th street between Umatilla and Vermil-
lion streets, Takoma Park, at an estimated
cost Of 1856; that 134 feet of six-inch water
main be laid north from the intersection of
Fort and Wallace streets. Brookland, at an
estimated cost of 500, and that $4,000 is
allotted from the water fund for continuing
the extension of the high-service system of
water distribution.
Evening star., 1902-01-09
Capital Traction EIectIou

At the annual meeting of the stockholders
OF the Capital Traction Company held yes
terday directors were chosen as follows;
George t. Dunlop. Charles c. Glover,
Henry Hurt. Edward j. Stellwagen, YIN.
Manice. Maurice ]. Adler and John S. Lar
comb. The officers reelected were: Presi-
dent, Mr. Dunlop; vice president, Mr.. Gio-
yer; secretary and treasurer. Mr.. s. NJ
keones; chief engineer and superintendent,
M. ID. s. CARL.
Evening star., 1902-01-09
Wants Item Retained.

Mr.. Donald Mcpherson has written to
the District Commissioners making a plea
for the retention of the item of $1,000 in
the estimates for the extension of 7th
street northeast. He says he hopes the
Commissioners will insist upon this item. for
the time is now ripe for opening the street
and number Of dedications can now pc
secured which later will not be available.
Evening star., 1902-01-09
Child Severely Burned.

Ruth Dooley, five years old, was severely
burned yesterday afternoon. her dress
catching fire while she was playing about
an open crate at the home of her parents
No. 1923 c street southeast. Fortunately
the blaze was eXtinguished before fatal
burns were inflicted. physician was
called and rendered necessary attention to
the sufferer.
Evening star., 1902-01-09
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Trains leave Pennsylvania avenue and
1874 street for Alexandria and Arlington
every half hour. Mt Vernon, hourly, 10
am to pm.
Steamer Manchester for Mt Vernon at
10 am. and las pm.
Steamer Washington for Fortress Monroe
and Norfolk at 6:3O pm.
Cars leave Aqueduct bridge for Arlington
and Fort Myer every half hour; Falls
Church hourly. See schedule.
Evening star., 1902-01-09
League Delegates Go to char,e.ton

Mrs. Jullette NJ. Babbitt Mrs. Marian
Longfellow O'Donoghue and Mrs Evelyn
c. Morgan have gone TO Charleston, S. c..
to attend the international League of
Press Clubs. Mr. Babbitt accompanied the
Washington delegation. On the special
train which passed through Washington
last evening, were members of the Pen
and Pencil Club of Philadelphia and the
delegates also of clubs from New York
Boston and other eastern cities.
Evening star., 1902-01-09
Per Capita E.p.r.. H,,,,,,.

The District Commissioners have prepared
a statement upon the request OF a repre-
sentative In Congress. showing the per
capita expense OF the District government.
The calclIlaii lions are based upon the money
spent during the fiscal year ended June 30,
1901. and shows the actual per capita exa
pense 20 have been S252i
Evening star., 1902-01-09
Northeast Branch ONCE.

For the benefit Of residents in the north
east The Star has a branch Office at
Grifhths drug store. corner of 7th and II
streets northeast, where classified adver-
tisements of any kind may be filed at reg
ular rates Wanted Help and Wanted Sit
uations cost one cent a word
Evening star., 1902-01-09
THE ART OF SELF-DEFENSE
WASHINGTON SOCIETY LEADERS
WANT To LEARN To FENCE.
The Misses Letter and Mr. Reginald de
kOven and Others to Don
the Mask.

Since the Washington Fencers' Club
which Is the only organization of the kind
at the national capital. and one of the very
Few in the United States, moved to its new
quarters in the old Heurich residence, l2lS
18th street, a few weeks ago, there has
been an increased demand on the part Of
the smart set to become members.
Among those whose names are posted
and who will be voted upon at the next
meeting are Miss Daisy Letter and her sis
ter. Miss Letter. Their applications bear
the Endorsements of Dayrell Crackanthorpe,
secretary to the British embassy, and
Percy c. Wyndham. Others who have APP
piled for membership and whose applica-
tions will come up for consideration are
reginald de koven, the composer; William
]. Peters, Lieut.. Nieblach, C. NJ. Wells
Maj. Carroll Mercer. Edward Sunderland
Tracy, a. G. McClintock and Ezeouiel j.
Guttero. naval attache to the Argentine
Republic legation.
The club had its headquarters for a con-
siderable period at 1909 New York avenue,
but larger and more commodious build
ing was needed. The conserwUory- of the
old Heurich home makes an ideal fencing
room. There is excellent light during the
day and a full complement of incandescents
VIII be utilized at night. Several thousand
dollars Will be expended during the next
few weeks to make the club one of the best
appointed in the city. Already number
VI Inc IitIHDtTS nave taken rooms there
end are making their home at the club
improvements Being Made.
A new kitchen is being added to the club
and chef from abroad has been engaged
to look after the cuisine. Great interest is
being evinced in a fencing contest that will
be held at the club rooms some time next
month, with a fencing team from the Ma
val Academy at Annapolis. 1t is under.
stood that the academy has some cadets
who have shown great ability in the art
F. j. Darieulat, professeur darms of the
Washington Club. will direct the contest
He has been fencing master for years
having been connected with many of the
best schools in France. From now on daily
practice will be taken by the members of
the Washington Clubs team. The names of
the team have not yet been announced
The president Of the Washington Fencers'
Club is Comte Cassini; vice president, Hen
ry May; secretary and treasurer, Ballard
n. Morris; captain of the sale d'armes,
CheValier g. Trentanove; executive COM
mttee, Gregorie de Wollant, Pierre Trou-
betskoy, Victor Mndeleff, Luis F. Corea.
George Lothrop Bradley and Henry Gordon
Strong.
Among the lady members are Miss Ma
thal1a Berry, Mrs. George Lothrop Bradley
Mile Marguerite Cassini, Mrs Robert
Stockwell Hatcher and Nine. de Wollant
Evening star., 1902-01-09
Verdict for Defendant.

In Circuit Court No. 2. verdict has
been recorded in favor Of the defendant
In the suit at law to recover damages in the
sum OF 10000 instituted by Mamie Riley
against Leon L. Fredrick, physician and
surgeon. Malpractice in treating frac-
tured arm was alleged
Evening star., 1902-01-09
A Good Thing for the New Ye.r

The beginning of the year Is a good
time to start subscription to The
Saturday Star for some out-of-town
friend. One dollar prepays a sub
scription for one. year any place In
the United States, Cuba, Philippines,
Porto Rico. Hawaii, etc. The daily
Star, by mail. 5000 a year.
Evening star., 1902-01-09
AUCTION SALES OF REAL ESTATE, &c.
Today.

Thomas J. Owen & Son. aucts 913 F st.
n-w.-Attorney's sale of No. 400 New York
ave, on Thursday. January 8, al 4:30 pm.
VIII w. Douglass, attorney.
Evening star., 1902-01-09

New Eggs from Herndon Poultry Yards
and Fancy Butter at fair price, delivered
twice a week. Drop postal
HENRY REUTER-, 800 G. ST. NV.
Evening star., 1902-01-09

Via Pennsylvania Railroad.
Tickets on sale Saturday and Sunday,
Jan ii and Il, limited TO Monday JAN I3.
All trains except Congressional Limited
Advert isement.
Evening star., 1902-01-09
Chaplin Union's Quarterly Meeting.


The quarterly meeting Of Chaplin Union
w. &. T. U. headquarters, No. 522 9th
w. c. 7. P. headquarte No. 500 9Th
street The president, Mrs. T. L. Williams,
presided. and Mrs. Ellis served as secre-
tary. The treasurer, Miss Nichols, reported
a balance Of $11.94 in the treasury
The following superintendents reported :
Mrs. Brown, city missionary; Mrs. Brad
ley for the young wage earners; Mrs Fall
coner for the Loyal Temperance Union:
Mrs. Diver. for the flower missions. The
reports were all approved.
Mrs. Ruth Thompson was reelected su-
perintendent of purity department, Mrs.
Rosenbaum was elected delegate at large,
and Mrs. Diver alternate, to the district
w. =: - u, to meet at the Eastern Pres
byterian Church Thursday, January @. at
10 am. N
1t was voted to give social for Chapin
Union ON Wednesday evening, January %.
at headquarters.
Devotional services closed the meeting.
Evening star., 1902-01-09

The Export OIL and Pipe Line Co. Chas
A Towne. president, has closed the largest
single contract for oil yet made by any
Texas company.-AdXt
Evening star., 1902-01-09
E.tnte Left to Granddaughter.

The will of Jane E. Proctor. dated Au-
gust 10. 1895, has been filed for probate.
Her estate is left to her granddaughter,
Lorena L. Wheeler.
Evening star., 1902-01-09
The Most Wholesome stimn1ant

Distilled is old Brad1ock' Maryland Ry,
1t s absolutely pure and fully aged. OF ur
QuestiOnabie quality. At all dealers '-AdX
Evening star., 1902-01-09
FLOWERS FOR DINNERS

Choice flowers and plants at the Arling-
ton Flower Store, S05 Vermont ave- and ia
18th st. NV. N Studer.
Evening star., 1902-01-09

HAVE BUILT so BRANCH STORES
The uniform good quality and moderate
price OF our teas and coffees. C. ID. Kenny
Co, 10 city stores.
Evening star., 1902-01-09

Money to lend at 4, 5 and per cent on
real estate. Frank I. Rawlings, 1905 Pa av
advertisement.
Evening star., 1902-01-09

or other functions are always satisfa ctory,
both in quality and price, if obtained from
j. r. FREEMAN, 612 18th st. NV.
Phone 1924
Evening star., 1902-01-09

$1.25 to Baltimore and Return via H
and o. r. r. Saturday and Sunday, January
II and 12-Adyt
Evening star., 1902-01-09
shaw Regiment U.E u, InstaIl. onicer.

At the regular assembaage of Shaw Regi-
ment, No. 4, Union Veterans Union, held at
its hall, 1887 7th street northwest. Monday
night last, it's officers for 1902 were INSTALL
ed. The installing officer was Brigadier
General r. D. Goodman, second brigade
commander. Army of Potomac. The new
officers are: Colonel. frank M. Weloh: lieu
tenant colonea, John N. Hart; major, Isaac
L. Hawkins;, surgeon, John R. Tronnia ;
chaplain, Francis Marshall; quartermaster.
Owens Dawson; adjutant, Sumner P. Belch-
er; officer Of the guard. Phillip Tubman;
sentinel, Henry G. Saunders; picket, Sam
Smith.
A delegation Of the Ladies' Club of the
regiment, consisting Of Miss Lucy Pollen.
Miss Lellie Throckmorton, Miss Eta john
son, Miss George Savoy and Miss Mary
Abbott, presented an enjoyable. entertain
ment, consisting Of recitations, songs and
refreshments. Remarks were made by
Brigadder General Thornton A. Jackson. and
Lieut.. Ransom Smart. Spanish war vet
eran, late OF 25th Regiment, United States
Infantry. gave description OF the charge
on San Juan Hill.
Evening star., 1902-01-09
CITY ITEMS.

With Every Case of "duenchenero
Or Diamond" delivered to families the Ma
tional Capital Brewing Co. will give hand
some calendar. Offer in force while the
supply Of calendars lasts 2 doz., S125. 1t