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Evening star., 1902-01-09
Density of Binary Stars.

From the New York Sun.
Stellar statistics based on observations
at the Lick University show that one star
in five or six is a spectroscopic binary.
We may estimate, therefore, that there
are about 500 yariables of the type Of
Algol brighter than the ninth magnitude
though only twenty-five such systems are
now known. From known formulae it has
been calculated by Professor Russell of
Princeton that the mean density of seven
teen Algol stars Is nineteenth hundredths
(water being taken as unit Density. Four
southern Algol variables give the same
density, and eight others give eighteen
one-hundredths. This close agreement is
not likely to be fortuitous and the density
indicated is such as would favor the dis
ruption of a rapidly rotating mass. OBJ
servations accurate to two-hundredths of
a magnitude would determine the figure
of the two components. Five of the Algol
stars revolve with the two componentS in
contact; the components of two others are
known TO be ellipsoid; another R- R. Cen
Professor Darwins 'dumb-be shaped fig
ures of revolution. In certain cases then
the shapes of the component stars of a
certain class of binaries have been made
out. To appreciate the advance, consider
what Copernicus or kepler or even Laplace
would say TO an announcement of the sort.
Evening star., 1902-01-09
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN.
st. Johns Protestant Episcopal Church h
Calls a Pastor.

A call has been extended for the services
OF Rev Frederick B. Howden Of Cumber-
land. Md, to the rectory of st. John s
Church, corner Potomac and o streets, a
vacancy having been caused by the resig-
nation Of Rev. Frank Barton. No reply
has as yet been received, but it is believed
that the call will be accepted The new
minister is prominent in church circles.
He is one of the archdeacons of the dio-
cese of Maryland and an assistant of
Bishop Paret. Bishop Satterlee is said to
be anxious to have the minister come TO
Washington, and is taking a decided in
terest in the matter.
Arrangements have been made for a
meeting this evening at o'clock at the
hall Of the First Cooperative Building AS
sociation, 1925 32d street, at which the
presidents of the various citizens asso-
Citations of the District are expected to be
present. At the last meeting of the George
town Citizens Association a resolution was
acted upon which had been presented at
prior meeting, looking toward the for
nation Of a Joint executive committee of
all of the associations in the District. with
the idea in view Of securing a concerted
recommendation upon all needed public
improvements. DR.. Keene, the secretary
pro tempore of the meeting, has forwarded
letters to each of the presidents of the
fifteen or sixteen citizens associations in
the District, and 1t is expected that there
VIII De a SOOO attenQance at the meeting
tonight. Plans for the permanent organi-
cation of a central body will be discussed
John L. Thomas of 24SS Philips court, re-
ported to the Georgetown police last even
Ing that about 8 o'clock, while In an alley
in the square, bounded by 2Sth, 18th and
M streets and the canal, he was knocked
down and robbed of SO bill. According
to his report the robbery was committed
by another colored man named Isaac
Goven, for whom the police are now look
ing.
The theft of $40, one $50 and two SO
bills, from trunk in a front room. sec
ond floor, Of. the residence of Eugene
Brown, 1922 Prospect avenue, has been re-
ported to the police. The theft occurred
several days ago. Precinct Detective Bur-
rows is working on the case.
Rev. Francis McAtee was reported tozbe
considerably improved this morning
Littlefield. Alvord & Company have Sc
cured a permit to haul eight loads, averag-
Ing from eight to ten tons each, across the
P street bridge, provided due precautions
are taken for the safety of the structure.
Evening star., 1902-01-09
Thames waterm en-.

From the London Chronicle.
Considering the deterioration of the
Thames as a highway it is surprising that
the professional waterman should flourish
as he does. This is in great part owing to
the prize which Thomas Doggett, comedian,
established to commemorate the accession
Of the House of Brunswick. For 179 years
now. on August 1 every year. six young
watermen just out of their apprenticeship
have rowed for the hame-colored coat and
silver badge for which Doggett In his will
provided In perpetuity. The Fishmongers'
Company, of which Doggett was a member.
provides other prizes. and the contest still
e1cltes more than a local interest.
Evening star., 1902-01-09
Hosiery Odd Lots.
SUBMIT AN EXPLANATION.
Commissioners Return Bill ReRardfur
Policemen at CrOssinRs

The District Commissioners have fort
warded a report to Representative ]. W.
Babcock, chairman of the House District
committee, respecting House bill 263l,
granting certain privileges to the special
policemen stationed at street crossings in
the District of Columbia which was re-
ferred to them for examination and report.
These special policemen" the Commits
sioners say ''are paid wholly out OF funds
contributed by the railroad corporations
whose lines fntersect at the localities where
these policemen are employed. These Off
GERS are appointed by the Commissioners in
compliance with the provision Of section )
or An act to define the rights of pur-
chasers of the Belt railway, and for oth,r
purposes, approved June "a, 1895, as
amended by section of An act relating
to the metropolitan police of the District
OF Columbia approved February 2S. 1901.
THE major of police reports that they
have generally performed commendable
service. The Commissioners believe that
these officers need. and should have. an
annual leave Of absence with pay and not
be deprived Of their salary while absent On
account of sickness extending over a period
not greater than that allowed members of
the regular police force. The bill makes no
provision for the payment of their COIN
pensation during such absence. If Con-
gress should concur with the Commission
ers In this view, an annual appropriation
should be made to provide for the payment
of the street railway crossing policemen
during leaves of absence and absence from
duty on account of illness.
THE present number OF regular crossing
policemen is thirty-seven, whose daily CON-
pensation approximate $3.50 each. The
average number of days lost on account OF
illness each year by each of the regular
police officers is twenty. Hence to give
effect to this bill by allowing each street
crossing policeman the leave Of absence ana
for illness allowed to regular polfcemen.
that is, forty days, would require an ap-
pripriation of $3,7O0r'
Evening star., 1902-01-09
Adverse Action.

The District Commissioners have taken
adverse action upon the request Of D. N.
Long for permission to place about 200 feet
Of his brick track road pavement system
on South Capitol street at his own expense.
In a report on the matter c. B. Hunt, the
computing engineer, called attention to the
policy of the office, which is well estab-
lished, as adverse to any use of the public
space for advertising purposes Of any ma
ture whatsoever. Capt Newcomer, assist
commended that the writer be informed that
after careful consideration it is deemed in
advisable to permit the construction of the
brick track road system in South Capitol
street, as this street presents none of the
features that would indicate the desirability
of construction of this kind, even were 1t
known to be of successful type.
Evening star., 1902-01-09
AnacOatia and Vicinity.

The funeral Of James Alexander, one of
the best known colored men in this section,
who died Monday at his home in Hilsdale,
took place yesterday afternoon at o'clock
from the Campbell A. M. e. Church, on
Nichols avenue. Rev. Frank P. Lewis the
pastor conducted the service. The de-
ceased was sixty-seven years old. His wife
and several children, one of whom, a
daughter, is a local school teacher, survive
him. The burial was made In Moore's s
cemetry.
Mrs. w. G.. Davenport, wife of the rector
of the Emmanuel Protestant Episcopal
Church, has recovered from illness and is
able to be out again
The building on premises No. "a Harrison
street has been remodeled for the owner,
Mr.. ]. J. Appich Of the city.
Evening star., 1902-01-09
BURNS BIRTHDAY.
Proposed to Hold Exercises I'm Firs
Presbyterian Church.

Proposed to Hold ExereIses I'm Ftrst
Presbyterian Church.
The 25th day Of January Is a day of hal
lowed memory to every person who has a
drop Of Scotch blood in his or her veins
1t is the birthday of Robert Burns, a man
whom all Scotchmen and many others of
different nationalities look on as the great
est poet and writer Of human character the
world has produced. It has been the Gus
tom of the local Burns Society to celebrate
the anniversary Of the poets birth by a
dinner and various exercises in honor OF
the famous Scotchman: This year II is pro-
posed to take departure fr2m this custom
and to give the ladies and the many other
admirers of Burns who are not members
OF the society an opportunity to take part
H. the exercises. 1t is proposed to hold a
commemorative celebration at the First
Presbyterian Church, at which addresses
will probably be made by several members
of Congress and others and number Of
Burns songs will be sung. The arrange
ments for the program have not been COM
pleted as yet. but it has been definitely de-
cided that the main plan as outlined above
viii be carried out
Evening star., 1902-01-09
Request for street Improvement.

John K. Pfeil of 2o4 22d street has re-
quested Of the District Commissioners that
I'd street from New York avenue to b
street northwest be improved The COM
putting engineer has reported that under the
provisions Of an appropriation by Congress
22d street north of New York avenue was
improved by maradamizing the roadway
last year, but as the limits OF this work
were specific the Improvement could not be
extended as the writer wishes. This inn
provement would have to be the subject of
a special provision either on the schedule
or by Individual appropriation, and personal
knowledge Of the street. confirmed by a re-
cent examination, does not show its phys-
ical condition or the surroundings to be
such as to Justify exceptional consideration
or even minor repairs to be needed or justi-
fed
Evening star., 1902-01-09
Near. the Finishing STAGES.

The work on the new stable for st. Eliza
beth's Asylum for the Insane, under con-
struction on the farm land near the asylum
barns, is approaching the finishing stages.
The first plan was for an entire brick
structure, but to bring the building within
the amount Of the appropriation, $25 600, 1t
was found necessary to build the first story
Of brick and the second one Of lumber. The
story Of woodwork has been constructed in
a fashion as to add to the appearance
of the building. The stalls have been put
in and are concreted. Entrance to the
stable is to court yard, and there are
separate places for farm teams and car
riages. Employees dwin occupy the upper
story. 1t will not be long before the build
ing will be in use.
Evening star., 1902-01-09
Remnants of Linens, H
BURSTING OF A BOILER.
Said to Have Been Caused by Increas-
ed Water Pressure.

An explosion Of water heater occurred
last night in the house of Mr.. Mahlon 3.
Stotsenburg, No. 1000 South Carolina ave-
nue. southeast, which caused some damage
and considerable excitement. Mrs. Stotsen-
burg had Just entered the kitchen, when the
bursting Of the boiler was followed by the
escaping of steam and water. The base
ment was partly flooded.
A plumber who was summoned cut off the
water and made an investigation. 1t was
his opinion that the bursting of the boiler
was due to the high pressure following the
turning on Of the extra water supply. The
only actual damage done was to the boiler.
Other residents of the eastern section of
the city were annoyed last night by the
noise made in the pipes by the increased
pressure, but so far as is known no dam
age other than that at the home of Mr..
Stotsenburg was incurred.
Evening star., 1902-01-09
RELATING TO LOCAL JURlES
QUESTION AFFECTING TRIALS IN
THE COURTS.
Chief Justice Bingham Proceeds With
Hearing by Consent of Counsel
Views of Attorneys.

In the Supreme Court of the District OF
Columbia today the question was raised
that the joint resolution of Congress relat-
ing to local juries, which passed the House
of Representatives the 18th of December,
did not become law until yesterday, and
that, therefore, there can be no Jurors
serving legally in the courts at the present
time. Chief Justice Bingham, in Circuit
Court No. l. announced that he would pro-
ceed with the trial of the civil cause on
hearing before him only by agreement Of
counsel that the jury was satisfactory. The
agreement was promptly reached.
Practically a similar situation obtained in
Circuit Court No. 2. In Criminal Court No.
1 Justice Anderson excused the jury until
tomorrow, declining to proceed with any
trials by jury today During the midday
recess of the courts the justices met and
discussed the issue When they separated
it was with the understanding to further
consider the question.
In the civil courts the hearing of cases
may proceed by agreement of counsel but
in the criminal court conditions are dtner-
ent.
The resolution, which passed the House
the 18th Of December. provided that "all
grand and petit juries in the Supreme Court
of the District of Columbia and all petit ju-
ries in the Police Court of said District
which shall have been organized or drawn
under existing laws at the time this code
goes into effect shall serve out their re-
spective terms, and vacancies therein shall
be filed under existing laws"
Why Resolution Was Necessary.
Such a resolution was made necessary by
reason of the fact that the code placed
matters in such condition that no juries
could be had, under it's terms, for service in
any of the courts during the present month.
The facts are that the resolution was
signed by the Speaker Of the House prior
to the Christmas recess. but the signature
Of the president pro tenn. Of the Senate was
not attached to 1t until last Monday, the
9th instant, the code having gone into ef-
feet the LIST instant. The resolution was
then sent to the White House and was
signed by the President yesterday after
noon.
In substance the issue involves the con-
struction Of the phrase under existing
laws at the time this code goes into effect"
contained in the resolution.
Many members Of the bar say that 1t
appears from the contents Of the resolu-
tion that the law under which the juries
shall have been organized or drawn was
the law In operation at the time the code
went into effect, meaning the code, the
resolution having been passed as an
amendment to the code. Therefore, 1t Is
maintained the present Jurors are serv-
ing legally.
Evening star., 1902-01-09
Under a Grave CHARGE.

Arthur Anderson, twenty-fovr years old. a
former resident Of Brooklyn. N. Y, was
brought here this morning from military
post in New Mexico. e;He enlisted about
two months ago and Just before he was
sent to his post Arthur Ashworth, another
cavalryman. was robbed Of two rings and
81 in cash. One of the pieces Of jewelry
was a solitaire diamond ring worth $9O
This ring was pawned for $40. and the
an effort to sell It for few dollars.
Detectives Peck and Miller made an inves-
tigation of the case and photograph of
Anderson was identified as the picture of
military authorities were notified and An
derson was brought back here A warrant
has not been issued for his arrest and the
detectives think he will be tried by court
martial
Evening star., 1902-01-09
Fails to Respond When Called.

During the performance at Kernan's The
ater last evening a man occupying a seat
in private box threw a beer glass at one
of the performers on the stage, but which,
luckily, did not hit the target. Special Of
ficer Warnell entered the box and arrested
the man, who gave the name Of Welby
Carter. He was escorted to the first pre-
cinct police station, where he was released
on $40 collateral. He failed to respond
when his name was called I'm the Police
Court this morning, and the collateral was
declared to be forfeited.
Evening star., 1902-01-09
Denied the Use of the MaiIs.

A fraud order, based on the charge that
the company conducted a fraudulent bond
investment scheme and lottery, has been
issued by the Postmaster General against
the Industrial Mutual Deposit Company of
Lexington, Ky. BY the terms of the order
the use of the mails Is denied the company
and the following officers: A. p. Taylor,
president; William Curran,, vice president;
]. F. Baker, secretary and general mana
ger; w. e. Bannister, treasurer, and Will
Liam Bush, special agent.
Evening star., 1902-01-09
Blaze Entails Los. of $50.

The District superintendent Of repairs has
reported to the Commissioners that the cost
Of repairs made necessary by fire at the
Garnet School building is $50. Captain
Harding. assistant to the Engineer Com
missioner. has recommended that Messrs.
Wolf & Cohen be advised Of the esti-
mated cost for repairs as reported, and that
they be requested to arrange for defraying
the cost OF repairs, the building having
been insured through that firm.
Evening star., 1902-01-09
Not introduced by MIR. Oyster.

Mr.. E. w. Oyster disclaims that he in
troduced at meeting Of the Central Labor
Union, a resolution opposing a $4,000. 600
bond issue by the District Of Columbia.
and favoring the raising of the funds nec-
essary for the Improvement of the national
capital by tax on land. values, franchises
and certain occupations.
Mt. Oyster states that he is not mem
ber of the Central Labor Union and that
the resolution above referred to was In
troduced by Mr.. William Silver and unan-
imously adopted.
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Files Petition.

Martin A. Gottwals, a carpenter and
builder of 1151 5th street northeast, through
Attorneys P. Walker and F. R. Keys, has
filed a petition in voluntary bankruptcy.
His summary Of debts is stated to be 81 ,223
and his assets 5000.
Evening star., 1902-01-09
Laces and Enm brOideries.

A big remnant lot of new and pretty Torchon
and Val Laces. some very wide in the
lot; both insertings and edgngs: also Cambria
hesr 5e vaus sesssss rasy at c
A table of Cambrici Embroideries worth up to
&c. yard; both edgines and insertngs to match;
complete assortment Of patterns. 2zh~
Offered Friday for. ..........-... OZSSSo
Choice of Germantown, Saxony and Shetland
Floss Worsteds. in every color. Regular &~
price, 1212c. Friday. ay................... OSo
Odds and ends of Zephyrs-not complete
range of shades-will be hurried out 4 NJ ~
Friday, per lap at. ............... II ZSSo
Odds and ends of Spachtel Pillow Shams, in
various designs: mussed and soiled. Il 7~
Worth up to 39c.-for. ............... II TSe
Evening star., 1902-01-09
Mems Department.

Mems 4-ply 210o Pure Linen Collars, in all
styles, standing and turn-down, and all
heights Il gular 12lsc. quality, 9N/o
will be offered Friday special for. OIlNe
Mems Blue and Brown Derby Ribbed Under
wear, Shirts and Drawers to match; shirts
taped neck and satin facing; drawers large,
double crotch and suspender tapes; OM-
broken sizes; 69c. quality, for. ZYGe
10 dozen of Mems White Lambs Wool Un-
derwear, Shirts and Drawers to match; shirts
taped neck and pearl buttons; drawers double
crotch and suspender tapes; broken sizes, but
ips msaa ont IS briee 'heFe is worth sloo Clos AQc
Mems Working Shirts, made of good quality
outing flannel. light and dark patterns, neat
stripes: full regular made; all sizes = .
IA TO IL; 39c. value. Friday for. EoOSo
Wrights Genuine Health Underwear
SHIRTS OELT-wcol feeced pearl buttons
and taped neck; sizes 40 10 As only; AM-
sold for $1.0"- Friday for. NVSo
dozen of Mems White Unlaundered Dress
Shirts, full regular made. double back and
front. patent stays and gussets, cushion neck
band and Union linen bosom; sizes
IA, 14l2, 15la and 161a only. Friday Or
for. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. ZSGe
Evening star., 1902-01-09
Guard Appointed.

Major Richard Sylvester, the superintend-
ent of police. has recommended to the Com
missioners that Edward T. Byrne be ap-
pointed guard at the house of detention
at $1.5O day, vice Skinner, removed. The
recommendation has been approved
Evening star., 1902-01-09
Dress Goods Remnants.

remnant accumulation of Plaid back Skirt
ing Cloth, heavy weight-and does not require
Innings. In light medium and Oxford gray,
with neat plaid on reverse side Sold Il 81
at 2sc yard, for for........ Ii ICo
Remnants of All-wool 3S-inch Venetian
Cloth, 36-inch All-wool Cashmere All-wool
Plain Colored Chalies, All-wool French Flan-
nels and 3S-inch All-wool Suitings and 3S-
inch All-woo Plaids. Qualities 49,
worth up to SOC. yard-for. ........ ZZGo
Remnants of AlI-wool 3S-inch Cashmere.
All-wool 46inch Serge. 52-inch All-wool
Cloths, 3S-irch All-wool Granite 56inch ALL
wool Plaids, All-wool French Flannel fine
twill, and Heavyweight Striped Skfrting.
Qualities worth up TO T5c. yard Qz-
for. Observation-Disclosures. ~ H.
Evening star., 1902-01-09
To Purchase t. st.tue.

Mr. Foraker has introduced in the Senate
a bill authorizing the Secretary Of War TO
purchase a bronze statue. THE Minute
Men," by Melva Beatrice Wilson, for not
more than S17. 900, the statue to be erected
in a public park of this city
Evening star., 1902-01-09
SYRUP
OF
FIGS.
Never Initiated inn
Quality,
An Excellent Combination.
An Excellent Combination.

The pleasant method and beneficial effects of the
well-known remedy, SYRUP OF FIGS. manufae-
tured by the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO., IL
lustrate the value Of obtaining the liquid laxative
principles of plants known to be incidentally laxa-
tive and presenting them in the form most refresh
ing to the taste and acceptable to the system. 1t
Is the perfect strengthening laxative. cleansing
the system erectually, dispeling colds. headaches
and fevers gently yet promptly. and enabling one
TO overcome hahitual constipation permanently.
Its perfect freedom from every Objectionable quail
ty and substance. and its acting on the kidneys,
liver and bowels, without weakening or Irritating
them make 1T the ideal laxative.
In the process Of manufacturing figs are used. as
they are pleasant to the taste, but the medicinal
qualities of the remedy obtained from SIENNA
and other aromatic plants. by method known to
the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co. only In order
to get its beneficial effects and avoid limitations
please remember the full Of the company
printed the front of every package.
Evening star., 1902-01-09
California Fig
Syrup Co.,

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE, KY. NEW YORK, N. Y.
For sale by all Druggists--Price, SOC. per bottle
fe20-t, tn, ,s-s4, If
Evening star., 1902-01-09

RARE REMNANT GL EAN|NGS,

Our ieeon the word Remnants clearly understood well
der the headngn
this
and This
dup to
Evening star., 1902-01-09

Justice Scott of New York has decided
that stockholders In state banks are liable
to the extent of their holdings
Evening star., 1902-01-09
Remnants of Draperies
and Bedwear.

remnant lot of 500 yards of Curtain Scr;u,
ana Golden Draperies IN good usable lengths
price: ~ s..c nt41'n' S12c.
Remnants and cut pieces OF Draperies includ-
ing Curtain Swisses. Silkolines, Denirns Gre
tonnes, Fish Nets, &c.-in desirable lengths
Worth l2l2c. TO 25c. yard. Rem 79Z
lot of several dozen Fancy Colored Lambre-
quins, 212 yards long finished with heavy
fringe Regular price, 50c Remnant <On
Regular 5oc. and SOC. Sofa Cushions, finished
with 4-inch rufbe; variety of effects. On
Several dozen remaining Silk Head Rests
finished with silk cord Sold regularly NR
at ooc Remnant price. e............-. ZOGe
Lot Of IA pairs of fine selected California
Wool Blankets, in gray only-with colored bor-
ders; full double bed size. Regular $500
price. ps 0o ni"nAe's Hsmnan. S2.A8
Lot of several dozen White Crochet Bed
spreads, double bed size. Marseilles patterns.
Regular 69c. value. These soiled. hAo
Remnant price Observation-Disclosures. -t-rAo
Evening star., 1902-01-09
Norman Hutchinson Confirmed.

The Senate yesterday afternoon confirmed
the nomination of Norman Hutchinson of
California to be secretary OF the legation
at Santiago, Chile.