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Evening star., 1902-03-21
Interferes With Basin Connection.

The District Commissioners have denied
the application Of the United States Elec-
trio Lighting Company to enlarge the man.
hole at the corner of 18th street and Massa-
chusetts avenue northwest. Captain Ches-
ter Harding, assistant to the Engineer Com
missioner. reported that the proposed en-
largement of the manhole would interfere
with the existing basin connection.
The District Commissioners have received
. letter from Miss LouseIle Brooke OF
Woodley Inn relative to the condition of
Richmond street between woodley street
and Woodley Inn. and requesting the i'm
proyement OF the sidewalk. Morris Hacker
the superintendent Of roads, has reported
that the sidewalk In question was laid by
private parties along the surface of the
ground. The true sidewalk grade varies
from this as much as six feet in cut to
three feet in f1ll. Mr.. Hacker says the walk
should not be laid except on the approved
grade. and that there are at present no
funds available for the purpose. He rec
ommends that Miss Brooke be infeG0sd in
accordance with the facts stated.
Evening star., 1902-03-21
PARKER, BRIDGET g CO., 9TH AND THE AVENUE.

not consider that Episcopacy was the only
permissible form of church government or
the sole chance of grace.
He associated largely with members of
other denominations, and especially with
assemblies of religious organizations that
were tnterdenominational In the pulpit he
was particularly gifted as an orator and
was widely known as an eloquent speaker.
1t is said Of DR.. Grammer that his sym
pathtes were always with the masses. He
did not believe in the wisdom Of giving
suffrage to the negro, and at the time of
his death was president of the American
Colonization Society AS a member of the
international peace convention he was en-
thusiastic and as delegate attended it's
sessions in London in 1890 and in Buffalo
in 1901, and it is said his letter was ac-
cepted by the convention as the best state
ment of its principles and purposes, and it
was transmitted to the English prime min
lister, the Marquis of Salisbury. He was
closely identified with many enterprises for
the development of Baltimore. His wife
and three sons survive him.
Evening star., 1902-03-21
ACTIVE WORK BEGINS
PREPARATIONS FOR ANNUAL
ENCAMPMENT OF G. A. r.
Chairman Warner Calls Meeting of
the Executive Committee-State-
ment Of Finances.

What may be termed general casting
Of accounts will be undertaken by the ex-
ecutive committee on the coming G. A. r.
encampment Saturday. March %. Chair
man Warner has called a meeting Of the
committee for that time with a purpose to
have reports submitted by each of the sub
committee chairmen. The personnel Of the
subcommittees Is to be completed by that
day. and 1t Is thought wise to have their
work begun with a general understanding
Of the scope Of the encampment. its prob
able program and the allowances to be
made for all purposes. Accordingly Mr..
Warner will make this next meeting Of the
executive committee preliminary to the
beginning of active work by each Of the
several hundred citizens enrolled on the
subcommittee.
Other committe meetings have been an
nounced as follows: The committee on
privileges and advertising, Monday even
ing at encampment headquarters No 1i05
New York avenue the committee represent
ing the Woman's Relief Corps and the La
dies Of the G. A. r., Tuesday at the Riggs
House, at II o'clock am. Both meetings
are of great Importance.
The two lectures announced recently for
the benefit of the encampment fund are
to be delivered Jointly. The entertainment
will thus embrace two accounts Of modern
warfare-one Of a great campaign by sea
delivered by Mr.. Joseph l.. Stickney OF Ad-
miral Dewey's staff and the other by Mr..
James F. T. Archibald. who has come to
America after many months of service In
South Africa as q war correspondent on
great campaign on land.
Ford Post, No. IA. Department Of Ohio,
has applied for quarters for IS men and
for 2j members of Ford Circle. Ladies of
the G. A. r. These two organizations are
to come from Toledo.
Additions to Committees.
Subcommittee appointments have been
made as follows: To the committee on ex-
cursions, Frank A. Butts, w w. Cham
bers, j. j. Purman and Charles F. Noske;
to the committee on finance, d. j. Evans.
The legislative committee Is considering
a proposition that the encampment shall be
marked by the unveiling here Of statue to
DR.. B. F. Stevenson, the founder Of the
Grand Army Of the Republic. Colonel H.
F. Webb of Kansas, who is here represent
ing a number Of G. A. r. posts of Brook
lyn and other communities. brought the
matter to the attention of the executive
committee yesterday evening. He stated
that a considerable sum of money had been
raised and that the greatest obstacle in the
way Of dedication would be overcome II the
encampment committee would assist the
Grand Army In having a public square
set aside as a site for the monument. The
matter is being tentatively considered.
Evening star., 1902-03-21
Sent to Jail for 1fouaseM Months.

of age, was sent to Jail for four months by
Judge Kimball OF the Police Court this
morning, after being convicted on a
charge Of violating the policy law. Phoenix
was arrested by Precinct, Detective Lynch
in Government alley yesterday, and 1t was
necessary for Policeman Hollinberger to
aid the detective in sending him to the sta
tion house.
The officer had suspected for some time
that Phoenix has been accepting policy
bets from residents IN the alley. Yesterday
when he was arrested he showed fight, and
managed to slip bundle Of papers from his
pocket which he threw away. A pedestrian
picked up the papers and later handed
them to the police. p
Phoenix had $2.T8 In his possession. which
corresponded with the money amount on
the slips. He told Judge Kimbau in the
Evening star., 1902-03-21
Case Nolle Pressed.

The case against James Donaldson. who
was arrested several days ago for having
made an alleged assault on Miss Mamie
Street, was nolle pressed by Assistant Dis
trict Attorney Mullowny in the Police
Court this morning. This action was taken,
it is said, because the police have been un-
able to locate the complaining witness.
1t was alleged that Donaldson, without
any provocation, struck Miss Street in the
face the night of March II. near the cor
ner of Pennsylvania avenue and 18th
street northwest.
Evening star., 1902-03-21
Ordered by Commissioners.

The District Commissioners have issued
orders as follows:
That the offer Of the Crawford Paving
Company Of January "a, 1902, to construct
stone wall and steps, and do other Incl
dental work, in front Of the Wescott prop
erty on Highland avenue, Cleveland Park,
for the sum of $3.50 be accepted.
That catch basins be constructed at the
northeast corner of North Capitol and Ran
dolph streets, and and Seaton Streets at
an estimated cost of $225. chargeable to the
current appropriation for main and pipe
sewers.
Evening star., 1902-03-21
Epworth League Entertainment.

The literary department OF the Epworth
League OF Ebenexer N. e. Church. corner
4th and D streets southeast. held very In
teresting meeting at the church last night.
Addresses were delivered by 7. L. Jones'
Charles II. Strother and John c. Dancy. re-,
corder Of deeds. Miss Ida jackson reaa
naper and music was rendered by the Ep-
worth League choir. Prof. Esau Williams.
Evening star., 1902-03-21
Parker, Bridget & Co.
9th and the Avenue.
Parker, Bridget s. Co.
The Initial Showing of
Low Shoes.

$3.50 $780, principal prices good S3so-e
S..
swell effect Straight lace though will popularity
who of
Co-the soft patent leather-velour calf and are
feathers used Low Shoes both Bcher and straight
Light weight High Shoes We
rene fol
Evening star., 1902-03-21

Lord Kitchener's weekly report shows
that during the week ending March 1S
eleven Beers were killed, seven were
wounded, 15S were made prisoners and 12d
surrendered.
Evening star., 1902-03-21

Police Court this morning that he never
saw the slips and did not know how to play
policy. His honor, however took a differ
ent view, and gave him jail sentence.
Evening star., 1902-03-21

James Dick. the rubber king" who died
at Glasgow March Z, beQueathed ebouS
and the bulk Of the remainder Of his fors
tune goes to charities. =
Evening star., 1902-03-21

director. The meeting was well attended.
The committee In charge consisted Of Mrs.
Ella b. Fair, president: Mrs. Estella B.
Hanson. secretary; Mrs. CARA Smith, Mr..
Charles Douglass and Mr.. g. w. Fair.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1902-03-07
Primary Election Law.

Senator Robinson introduced
on Tuesday the Primary Election
law, which is designed to fulfill
the pledge made in the Demo
cratic platform of last year.
Senator Robinson says that he
thinks that the bill meets fairly
everything which can be done to
secure free and fair primary cleo
tionS, and he does not believe the
House of Delegates will reject it..
The bill provides that primary
elections shall be conducted by
the regular officials appointed for
the conduct of the general cleo.
lions and with every safeguard
around them, which is provided
for the regular elections. The
primaries of all parties are to be
held at the same time and place.
and voting shall be from the of
fetal books of registration.
1t is well understood that a
primary election law is most diff
ficult to devise. and the Demo.
cratic leaders believe this one
comes as near it as possible
Several other Senators have phi.
mary election bills, but will give
place to this one.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1902-03-07
INSURANCE RATES RAISED
Applies Only to Special Haz-
ard and Mercantile Risks
East of the Rocky
Mountains.

The Underwriters (Insurance)
Association of the Middle De-
partment. embracing territory
east of the Rocky Mountains, at
a special meeting held February
2Sth, 1902, the following was
adopted under direct instructions
from the companies doing bust
ness in the territory effected:
THAT after considering the
condition of the territory of our
association as affected by the
large and numerous fires which
have occurred during the past
three years, rendering certain
classes of business Improbable,
the associa tion is of the opinion
that not only the good of the com
panies but the safety of the public
demands that rates shall be i'm
mediately and largely advanced,
lest the companies be forced to
withdraw their indemnity"
The increase of rates went into
effect March LIST, and applies to
special hazards and mercantile
risks, such as stocks of goods in
brick buildings. furniture, fix
lures, etc, and on frame mercan-
tile buildings and their contents.
The advance in insurance is %
per cent and applies to all new
insurance and renewals after
March LIST. 1902.
The following risks are not eff
fected by the increases: Brick
stores, dwellings, private stables,
churches, schools. colleges, semi
naries, public buildings and farm
property.
This action on the part of the
insurance companies is purely one
of business and mutual protection.
During the past year large num-
her of companies were forced to
withdraw their indemnity from
certain sections, especially in
Richmond, Va, on account of
heavy losses and the great dis
parity between the rates and tie
risks. The recent action of the
companies is an extraordinary
measure, the result of serious
condition of insurance affairs.
The local insurance agencies
have given notice of the increase
in rates.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1902-03-07
Turnpike Company Reorgan-
lied.

Last Wednesdays meeting of
the stockholders of the Frederick
and WOOdsboro' Turnpike Com
pany was held for the purpose of
recognizing the control of a ma.
.jOrity of the stock having passed
to the gentlemen interested in the
building of the Baltimore and
Frederick Electric Railroad.
The newly.chosen directors are
James E. Styne, +. Ii. Galloway,
James E. Ingram, Jr., of Balti-
more; James Houck and e. Derr
Shriner, of Ceresyille; j. Roger
McSherry and Richard p. Ross,
of Frederick. The new board,
organized By selecting the follow
ing officers: j. Roger McSherry,
president and treasurer; James
Houck, general manager; Richard
L. Ross, secretary. The old
Board of Directors was made up
of James Houck, Il. Derr Shriner,
Ezra Houck, William j. Woman,
Arthur Potts and William G.
Neldig.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1902-03-07
Baltimore Dog Show.

A dog show will be held in the
Fifth Regiment Armory, Rich
mond Market, Baltimore, on
April 8, 10, IL and II, under the
management of a committee con-
Sisting of DR.. William Whitridge.
MesSrs. Leonard NJ. lowering.
Thomas j. SheubrookS and Red
mOnd q. Stewart and DR.. Thomas
Il. Shearer.
The show will be held under
the auspices of the Maryland So
ciety for the Prevention of Cruel
ty to Animals, and the proceeds
therefrom will be devoted to the
work of that society. A number
of prominent ladies and gentle
men have consented to act as pa
irons.
Entries of dogs may be made
after March 6, and the entries
will close on March 81 Mr.. Rob
ert b. Hansell will act as honor
airy secretary. with headquarters
at the S. G. p. a. offices, 1913 n.
Charles street.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1902-03-07
New "Jim Grow" Bill.

Mr.. DirickSon, of Worcester
County, introduced his limited
"Jim Crow Carr bill in the
House Wednesday afternoon.
1t provides that all railroad
corporations and all persons
running or operating cars or
coaches by steam on any railroad
track in the counties of Somerset,
Wicomico, Dorchester, Talbot,
Caroline, Worcester, Queen
Anne's and Kent, for the trans
pOrtatiOn of passengers, to pro-
vide separate cars or coaches for
white and colored passengers,
without any discrimination or
difference in the quality or con-
venience or accommodation in
such cars and coaches. A fine of
$500 to $1,000 is provided for
each offence against the law by
railroad companies. Persons re-
fusing to go into the proper COM
partment, when assigned by the
conductor, may be fined from $50
to $50.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1902-03-07
ST = TIE AUDITOR BILL.
Senator Lewis Presents Bill to
Make Needed Change in
Present Law.

Senator Lewis. of Allegany. in
troduced on Monday bill amend
ing the so called State Auditor
law. At present the expert ac-
cOuntant employed by the Cover
nor. at a cost of about $1,000 a
year, is empowered to examine
into the accounts of all officials
whose excess of fees are by law
required to he paid into the State
Treasury. Senator Lewis bill
proposes to establish a State Aud,
itor at an annual salary of 81, 500,
with the same power now eXer
cised by the present accountant.
In addition to this he is to be
charged with the duty of preScrib-
ing proper system of bookkeep-
ing for all County Commissioners
aud other court officers. All such
officials are TO report annually to
the Auditor their receipts and
disbursements, and he is to keep
proper records of them all, so
that it may he known at any time
what it is costing to govern the
State. The auditor will also be
required, upon demand of the
bondsmen of any public officials,
to examine into the accounts of
such official. Mr.. Lewis esteemS
this bill as one of the most i'm
portant OF the session Such a
law, he says. saves the State of
Wyoming Sl50,000 a year, and if
Maryland had had it heretofore
it would have saved the people of
Allegany county from large float.
ing debts and the State from great
losses.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1902-03-07
StEEe SignnIa.

There are number of ways of giving
the signal which warns the leader Of tie
theater orchestra that the curtain is
about to rise. The most common in
American theaters is the illumination by
electricity of common iacandescent
bulb placed in front of the conductor.
Many players. however follow the Eng
lish custom Of having the ring of bell
as a signal. This has the advantage "
giving notice alike to the players behind
the curtain and the orchestra and the
audience in front.
The French players employ the system.
but not the bells. A stout club raped
loudly on the stage floor does duty in.
stead. Two raps constitute the one min.
ute signal and three as the final notice.
The reason for the cumbersome me.hoG
is that of precedent, for tie call is thar
of the Theatre Francais.-Chicag Tflr
tine.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1902-03-07
Turnpike Election.

The annual stockholders meet
ing of the Frederick and Jeffer
son Turnpike Company was held
last Saturday, and the following
directors were chosen for the
ensuing year: George L. Whip,
Lewis o. Whip, Douglass H.
Hargett, G. Edward Derr, p. l..
Hargett, William Ii. Harry, S.
Fenton Hargett, Albert Castle,
Samuel l.. Hargett. The direc-
tors subsequently organized by
choosing the following officers:
Douglass Ii. Hargett, president;
5. Fenton Hargett, secretary and
Albert Castle, treasurer.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1902-03-07
The Legislature.

Mr.. Harry, to incorporate the
Myersville Cemetery Company.
Mr.. Matthias, to amend tesla,
mentary laws, so that fees in
small estates may be omitted.
House bill to incorporate town
of Myersville, favorably reported.
Senate bill to regulate the col
lection of taxes in Frederick city,
was passed.
By Mr.. Rohrback-To empower
county commissioners to provide
free scholarships in Buckeystown
academy. Referred to select com
mittee.
Favorable report was made on
bill to established new election
district in Frederick county.
Mr.. Rogers To incorporate
the Ellicott City and Frederick
Electric Railway. Referred to
corporation committee.
Mr.. Harry introduced in the
House on Wednesday, a bill 20
amend the liquor laws of Freder-
lex, relation to licenses.
Mr.. Nicodemus, to authorize
County Commissioners to provide
free scholarships in Buckeystown
Normal School.
The House bill to prohibited
the sale of liquor in the Third
Election District of Frederick
county, was favOrably reported.
House bill engrossed for final
passage: To require non resi-
dents of Frederick county to take
out SO license before being per-
mitted to hunt game.
The bills to create new cleo.
ton district in Frederick county,
and to provide for free scholar
ships from the normal school of
Frederick county, passed the
Senate Wednesday.
The bills to permit the appren-
ticing of scholars from the Buck
ingham Industrial School and to
exempt the property from taxa
tion and to authorize Middletown
to call in and redeem outstanding
bonds were passed in the House
on Wednesday.
Cigarettes come IN for their
share of legislation. DR.. Hart,
of Baltimore City, has a bill in.
the House increasing the license
on the sale of cigarettes from $40
to $50. Mr.. Campbell, of Balti-
more, has bill abolishing alto
gether the license on cigarettes,
which is at present $40.
The bill appropriating $780, 900
to enable the State to erect
suitable building for an exhibit
ton at st. Louis, was reported
unfavorably by the Ways and
Means Committee of the House,
and on motion to substitute the
bill for the unfavorable report, it
was defeated by vote of So to 8.
1t looks as if Maryland will not
be represented by an exhibit at
the st. Louis Exposition, or at
least not to the extent the bill
provided.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1902-03-07
ALDERMEN DODGE ISSUE.
Do Not Show up to Take Ac
ton on Proposed High Liquor
Lice ms Liquor Dealers
Ready to Present Their Case

The action of the Commercial
Club of this city in advocating a
license of $3.50 to be paid to the
city by liquor dealers for the pur-
pose of improving the streets, has
caused much feeling, and it has
not been lessened by the fact that
through the Commercial Club a
bill to that effect has been intro
duced in the Legislature.
At "a meeting of the Board of AL
dermen last week, after other mat
tiers had been discussed, a com
mittee from the Commercial Club
called the Boards attention to
the license matter and it was dis
cussed at considerable length.
The members of the Board were
divided on the question and finally
asked for time for consideration,
naming the next evening (Thurs-
day.
Before adjourning the Board
expressed themselves favorable to
a general license law for the pur-
pose of raising funds to improve
the streets.
In the meantime, the liquor
dealers, having heard of the meet
ing, and the subject under dis
cussion being of vital interest to
them, got together, secured
Messrs. f. Marion Faubel and
Joseph Gaver to represent them
and were promptly OH hand in
large numbers at the time called
for the meeting.
Mayor Smith was ready, but
only one or two of the board
showed up, and after waiting
some time. the Mayor adjourned
the meeting, because of emo
quorum" There was great dis
appointment especially among
the liquor men, who wanted a
chance to properly present their
side of the case in opposition to
the license.
1t is understood that the board
is divided on the question and
fearing trouble on account
of the high feeling, preferred
to dodge the issue and let the
Commercial Club take the re.
sponsibility of any action by the
Legislature.
The liquor dealers are violently
opposed TO the proposed high H.
cenSe. They say that very few
of them can afford to pay it with
out a serious handicap. They
are in favor of graduated city
license for the purpose of improv
ing the streets and for other mu-
nicipal benefits, but do not think
! it just to make them pay sum
largely out of proportion to other
business men. They will fight
the bill vigorously in the Legis;
lature.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1902-03-07
For the COMPLEXION.

The complexion always suffers
from biliousness or constipation.
Unless the bowels are kept open
the impurities from the body APP
pear in the form of unsightly
eruptions. De Wits Little Early
Risers keep the liver and bowels
in healthy condition, and remove
the cause of such troubles. G..
+. Hooper, Albany, Ga, says:
81 took De Wits Little Early
RiSers for biiOusnesS. They were
just what | needed. am feel.
ing better now than in years. y
Never grippe or distress. Safe
thorough and gentle. The very
best pills.