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Evening star., 1902-01-22
THE CHIMNEY SWEEPS,
Commissioners Ask for Power to Ap.
point Superintendents.

commissioners Ask for Power to Ap-
point Superintendents.
The District Commissioners have decided
to recommend to Congress the passage of a
bill giving the local authorities the power
to appoint superintendents Of chimney
sweeps. The Commissioners have received
number Of complaints as to the manner
IN which chimneys swept. At present
there is no official Of the District whose
duty 1t Is to conduct this class OF work.
In consequence Of this OMISSION 1t is stated,
the householders and others who need the
services of chimney sweeps have to depend
upon such promiscuous labor of this nature
as they can obtain. AS the persons en-
ployed in this business must necessarily
have access to rooms which contain articles
of more or less value which may be readily
purloined, or which, may be injured by care
less workmanship sen the part of the CHM
ney sweeper, and aR the condition of CHM
neys and fues where SCOT accumulates at
the risk of extensive confiagrations is a
matter Of public concern, the Commission
ers point out thatsthe advisability of hav-
ing governmental talsJsurveillance over this
class Of work will readily appear.
Mr.. Robert w. nutton, chief engineer OF
the fire department. has also expressed to
the Commissioners his opinion that it is i'm
portant to subjectsthis service to regula-
tion. Mr.. Dutton says that fires are some
times due to injury done to Nchimneys and
fues by careless ess1orstncompetent sweepers.
|. Upon the motions of Commissioner Mac
farland, Mr.. A, B. Duvall the city solicitor
has prepared the draft of q bill on the sub
ject to be presented to- Congress. It pro-
vides:
THAT the Commissioners of the District
OF Columbia are hereby authorized to ap-
point, from time to time, such number OF
superintendents of chimney sweeps in and
for the District Of Columbia as they shall
deem necessary. and to remove such super
intendents at pleasure; to f1x and regulate
the fees to be charged by such superin-
tendents, and to make and prescribe such
| rules and regulations respecting their
duties and course of procedure as they shall
deem necessary in the interest Of public
convenience and safety.
| And the said Commissioners are hereby
authorized to prescribe penalties for the
| violation of the rules and regulations made
| by them under the provisions Of this act
Evening star., 1902-01-22
ROAa Made Him Mad.

II was in a barber shop near the corner
of 9Th and N streets northwest Saturday
night, and this man threw a bucket of hot
water on me-" was the statement Philip
Ross. colored, made in the Police Court
this morning when Edward Carter also col.
ored, was arraigned on a charge Of assault
why did he do it?'' Judge Scott asked.
He wanted to quarrel and I wouldn't
quarrel with him. Ross answered.
The complainant was badly scalded or
the head and face, and 1t was necessary for
a physician to dress the burns
why did you throw hot water on this
man?" his honor asked.
We'll, he made me mad and / took the
first thing at hand" the defendant replied
The court fined Carter $50, with six
months Imprisonment in default, as the
penalty Of his hasty action.
Evening star., 1902-01-22
ANNUAL FUNCTION,

Veteran Mas0ns to Surround the Ban
Quet Board.
The arrangements are complete for the
twenty-fourth annual dinner Of the Ma
sonic Veterans Association of the District
Of Columbia, which is to be given at the
Ebbitt House tomorrow evening at 8
o'clock The annual dinner of the asso-
ciatton is always one Of the most enjoyable
features of the Masonic year in Washing
ton. The association is made up of a rep
resentative body of men. all of whom are
Master. Masonss inAgood standing and who
have been entesedsapprentices for twenty
one years and longer.
The officers ofsthe association are: Presi-
dent, William G4bs6n; first vice president,
Simon Wolf; second vice president, Adam
Gaddis; secretary. Albert H. Van Deusen
treasurer, James saB. Lambie; stewards.
George Gibson. James H. Trimble: almoner,
George q. Corson,s chaplain, Claudius B.
Smith; marshaig Andrew W. Kelley; tyler.
John F. wild: dna1ce committee, Abraham
Hart, Major W. BAyliss, Jacob F. Raub;
almoners committee, Daniel McFarlan.
Samuel c. PalanersfR Robert Armour.
Evening star., 1902-01-22

siasm that made her engagement in this
city one of the notable events Of the pres
ent season. The special Friday matinee
for the ladies, at which free boxes Of bon
bons are Distributed to the feminine pa
irons, will afford anfexcellent chance to see
La Belle Tortatada. for the women every
where find much toirave over In her enter
tainment. The remainder Of the vaude-
vile part of the performance at the Bitou
next week wfllabe given by the Takezawa
Japs, six In number, who will perform all
manner OF dif1culG acrobatic feats; Rae
and Brosche, the Great Hellman and the
Fantas. The Bijouistock company will Of
fer new burlesques in which the entire or
gantzation wHlseppear. AS at present con-
stituted the Bijou.l chorus contains more
really handsome girls than almost any
chorus to be seen imfhe most pretentious Of
travelling musical comedies.
FIRST BIscHoFF CoScERT.-A large
and appreciatiye audience filled the audi
torium of the First rsttCongregational Church,
10th and G Streets last night to listen to
the recitals by Dr. J. w. Bischof and five
OF his pupils. Mr.. Fulton B. karr gave an
excellent Interpretation of Lemmen's Soma
ia Pontificial, arranged for the pipe organ.
MISS Adelaide Lynham, in her rendition
OF Dudley Bucks Sunset" showed that
she mas Keen understanding of that we'll
known composers ideas. Her voice, which
is rich contralto, was in excellent fettle.
LIT. b1schon played on the organ suite
which included Moszkowskis Sonata, Schu-
manns Traumerei'' and a gavotte from
"M1gnon,h by Ambrose Thomas DR.. Bis
chon played the numbers with rare feel
Ing. The audience attested its appreciation
by demanding an encore. Mrs. Bischoff,
Mr Will c. Mills, tenor: Mr.. Herbert D.
Lawson, basso. and Miss Virginia Powell
Goodwin, soprano, added to the interest
of the program. Three more concerts are
to be given by DR.. Bischoff and his pupils.
AT the next concert only the work of Ger
man composers will be presented.
SOUSA'S CONCERT.-Nothing ELECTED
more surprise and praise in the playing Of
Sousas s Band in England than the delicate
accompaniment that this famous organ
izatlon gave to the vocal and violin solos
that diversified Mr.. Sousa's concert pro-
grams. Nothing OF the kind had ever been
heard IN England before, and the English
critics We're astonished at the stimulation Of
string effects, particularly from the enor-
NOUS prass. basses played by the Ameri-
can musicians. All the English bands use
string basses for concert work. owing, it Is
said, to the fact that their instrumentalists
40 not possess the necessary skill to OBJ
tain similar artistic results from brass. An
opportunity will be offered to judge of this
praise OF the Sousa Bands work when the
March King" brings his organization here
1or single popular concert at the Column
bla on Sunday evening, February 2. His
soiolsts this year are Maud Reese-Davies
soprano; Dorothy Hoyle, violin; Arthur
Pryor, trombone, and Walter B. Rogers,
cornet.
Evening star., 1902-01-22
ELOCUTIONARY CONTEST.
Students of Gonxaga College Compel.
for HOnOrs.

Students of Gonxaga College Compete
for HOnOrs.
Alumni and friends Of Gonzaga College
gathered in the college hall last night for
the annual Evolutionary contest of the in
stitution. The auditorium was well filed
Notwithstanding the bad weather. Follow
ing custom which has prevailed since
these contests were inaugurated, the three
judges-in this instance Rev. E. T. strana-
han, Rev. e. A. Pace and Rev. Patrick
Quill-will reserve their decision until the
end Of the school year. The program of the
evening was as follows:
Overture, Southern P1antation;" reci-
tation, 1.-THE Man That Rode to Cone
maugh," by Carroll Gilbert; recitation,
'"The Battle Of Passo del Mar" by Leo Ro-
yer; "At the Bar" by Joseph H. Huck;
march, Peace Forever" recitation, "Rien-
zi," by Edward s. Quinlan; recitation, ''The
Ride Of Paul Venarez,'. by q. Rex Frye;
caprice, Hearts and Flowers" recitation,
'"The Leper," by Edward g. Carroll; recita-
ton, ASLEEP at the Switch by r. Paul
Repetti; waltz, wedding Of the Winds"
recitation, Exile of Erin" by John P.
Meagher; recitation. "Deathbed of Bene-
dict Arnold" by Charles NJ Mattingly, and
march, STARS and Stripes Forever"
Evening star., 1902-01-22
A STUDY N FOLK LORE.

George Kennan'E Interesting Address
on Literature.
An entertaining s6nd instructive address
was made by Mr.h George Kennan last
evening before the Mems Society Of the
Church Of the Covenant. His theme was
"The unwritten literature Of the Caucasian
Mount taineers." and was illustrated by se-
qections of the proverbs. poetry and stories
Of this rude but vigorous people. Their
humor and satire were well brought out,
and the paper was recognized as valua-
bic contribution to the study Of COMPARE
tive folk lore.
Mr.. Kennan, who Is spending the winter
here Tor the flrst time In several years,
was given q warm welcome by his friends,
who expressed their pleasure that he is
again resident here.
Preceding the address and following 1t,
Professor Ernest Lent played delightfully."-
on the violoncello, Mr.. Harry Murray &C
companying him on the piano.
Evening star., 1902-01-22
BOARD OF TRADE RECEPTION.
Annual Function Takes Place Tonight
at the Arlington,


at the Arlington.
There will be at the Arlington this even
ing distinguished gathering of the guests
and members of the Washington Board
of Trade. The former will include men
illustrious for their achievements in politi-
cal and official life. and the latter comprise
many of the best citizens of this commun-
ity in professional, business and official life.
In addition to the guests usually invited.
there will be present on this occasion a
number of delegates to the annual session
Of the National Board of Trade, now being
held In this city.
This lends an added and exceptional in
terest as the delegates are representative
men from all parts of the country, and
the commingiing of these with national leg
islators, federal and municipal officials and
men prominent in all walks of life, includ-
ing army and navy officers and distin-
guished members of the press. bids fair to
make this annual reception of the board one
to be- long remembered.
Evening star., 1902-01-22
The Masters and Pilots.

changes In the constitution and bylaws
OF the Masters and Pilots Association oc-
cupied a great deal of the attention of the
session of that body yesterday. 1t was de-
cided to make eligible to membership in
the association those pilots provided with
state licenses, and also the pilot commits
sioners and the local inspectors of the in
land lakes The association indorsed sew
eral bills now before Congress, among
which is one relating to the revenue cut
ter service.
The grand secretary, Capt. B. F. Perkins,
submitted his report at the afternoon ses-
sion. He also placed before the body his
report as insurance secretary
The work of the association has been so
expedited that IL is thought an adjourn
ment can be taken after the election of Off
GERS tomorrow
Evening star., 1902-01-22
Remembered Nothing About II

Il don't remember anything about it."
William Moxley said when charged with
the larceny Of two whips In the United
States branch of the Police Court this
morning.
Samuel D. Houch reported to the court
that Moxley had taken two whips from
where they were deposited in front Of his
store, at the corner of 10th and streets
northwest, yesterday morning.
Moxley declined to make an explanation
and was taxed $40. with thirty days in de-
fault.
Evening star., 1902-01-22
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUsEMENTs TONIGHT.

Academy-"On the Suwanee River"
Bijou-Burlesqe and vaudeville.
Chase 's-Adgie's trained lions and polite
vaudeville.
Coiumbia-'ArizOna."
Kernans-Weber's Partisan Widows
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Stock Company In
"Au the Comforts of Home"
Mathematician Drew in THE Second In
Command"
Trinity Parish Hall-Idustrated lecture,
IAN Evening in England"
w l. /. Armory Hall-Pure Food Show.
Sixth Presbyterian Churci. Entertain
ment Rips in the Rockies.
Evening star., 1902-01-22
Lodge Members Entertained,

The regular meeting of Minnehaha Lodge
OF Good Templars was held Tuesday even
ing. d. Thomas Davies of Seattle, Wash,
formerly representative to the l. s. L., was
present. The program for the evening was
In charge of Mrs. Carrie Smith, and in
eluded vocal duet, Mrs. Carrie Smith
and Miss Nellie Smith: Minnehaha Quartet,
selections: reading, Mark Twain on Farm
ing, H. F. Smith; plano solo, Miss Mary
Smith; vocal duet, Mr.. and Mrs. D. T.
Davies; prize game. IA Trip to the Zoo
In which the prizes were won by Mrs Dali
cida z. Dinsmore and Mrs. T. D. Davies.
tee.
Evening star., 1902-01-22
AUCTION SALES OF REAL ESTATE, &c
Tomorrow,

James W. Radcliffe. auct.. $50 Pa. ave.
n.w.-Sale of 1000 pieces of cloth goods on
rooms.
Thomas ]. Owen & Son. auots.. 913 F st.
n.w.-Trustees' sale of No. 142 S st. NV.
on Thursday, Jan. % at pm. Robert E.
Bradley and George S. Henderson, trustees.
Thomas E. Waggaman, auct-Trustees'
sale of lots on Florida ave. bet. P, O. 22d
and 23d SITS. NV, on Thursday, Jan. 23.
at 4:3O pm F. B. Mcclure and Thos. NJ.
Gale trustees.
James W. Ratcliffe, auct, 92o Pa. ave-
n.w.-Trustees' sale of No 1915 r ST. NV.
on Thursday, Jan. %. at 4:3O pm Benja-
min F. Edwards and Bartlett E. Harper
trustees
Evening star., 1902-01-22
A Plea That Failed.

Frederick Jones, colored, was charged
with the larceny of $40 in the Police Court
this morning. Augustus Conrad, fireman
at the P street power house in Georgetown
was the complainant. He told Judge Scott
that he sent Jones out to get a $40 bill
changed Saturday night and he failed to re-
turn.
Your honor Jones said, "T got drunk
and some one took the money from me-"
The court failed to accept the excuse and
assessed him $50. Jones will be deprived
OF his liberty for ninety days In default OF
the fine.
Evening star., 1902-01-22
school Building Completed.

Mr.. Snowden Ashford. the inspector Of
buildings. has reported to the District Com
mlssioners that the school building on Half
street between N and o streets southwest.
constructed under contract with d. F.
Mockabee, is completed and recommends
that 1t be accepted conditionally. 5000 Of
the contract price being retained to secure
the making OF certain notifications IN the
heating arrangements.
Evening star., 1902-01-22
Spills Fifteen Gallons of Milk,

A wagon belonging to the Swiss dairy
was overturned In front Of 215 John Mar
shall Place northwest, about O'Clock this
morning, spnling about fifteen gallons of
milk. The accident was caused by a de-
preston in the asphalt pavement. Orlando
Cunningham, the driver, escaped injury
Evening star., 1902-01-22

ship on the national committee to take
steps to procure a change IN the date for
the Inauguration of the President of the
United States. This in answer to your kind
letter of January 13."
Other replies will probably be received in
each days mail
Evening star., 1902-01-22
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Norfolk for Fortress Monroe
and Norfolk at $50 pm
Trains leave Pennsylvania avenue and l3l2
street for Alexandria and Arlington every
half hour. Mount Vernon, hourly, 1O a. m.
TO pm.
Cars leave Aqueduct bridge for Arlington
and Fort Myer every half hour. Fails
Church hourly. See schedule.
Evening star., 1902-01-22

The Rochdale Society last night elected
the following officers: c. r. Zappone, presi-
dent; c. Z. Fairman. vice president; T. NJ.
Hayes. treasurer; H c. Emery, secretary;
q. II. Armstrong. j. T. e. Exnicios, e. r.
Hendley and L. A. Rosafy. executive COM
tnittee; p. W. Gibbons, auditing commit
tee: Morris Thorne, sergeant-at-arms; w.
g. Belts, doorkeeper.
Evening star., 1902-01-22

DON'T COMPARE OUR 35c. COFFEE
with grocery store grades sold at the same
price. Fact is our "Congressional' is supe-
rior to many coffees costing more. Soc h.
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co. s. Stores
Evening star., 1902-01-22

$500 Saxony Wool Sweaters, CSC.
Mems and Boys. C. Auerbach, 7th and H
ia16-th.aW-tf
Evening star., 1902-01-22

20TH CENTURY HOUSEKEEPING
demands the best, which is one reason
why "Old Glory is SO popular for home
use Pure, old, wholesome and delicious.
Phone Abner-Drury Brewing Co. for case.
Evening star., 1902-01-22

At the annual meeting of the stocAnolders
of the Equitable Industrial Insurance Com
pany. held Tuesday the following were
elected directors: Messrs. William A. Ben
nett. George ]. Bessler, Aug. Burgtiorf G.
w. Casilear, Allen c. Clark, H. s. Cum
mings. George J. Johnson, J. A. Luttrell,
Allison Nailor, jr.. John C. Parker and ].
3. Swormstedt. The directors Organized
and elected officers as follows: President,
John c. Parker: vice president ]. s.
Swormstedt; secretary. Alien c. Clark; gen.
eral superintendent, William A. Bennett;
attorney, William F. Mattingly.
Evening star., 1902-01-22
Says He Escaped From Ho.pitaI.

Policeman Austin Of the first precinct
was standing at Pennsylvania avenue and
18th street last night, when he was ac-
costed by young man who reported that
he had been robbed. The policeman ac-
companied him to the police station in or
der to get full account of the robbery
and description of the property stolen.
They had been in the station short time
when the policeman's attention was at
tracted to the mans shoes. One foot was
covered with a slipper and overshoe and
on the other one he wore a thin shoe. The
man then said his name was Coles Flour
ney. and he declared he had escaped from
Johns Hopkins Hospital In Baltimore,
where ne had been under treatment. He
was taken to the Emergency Hospital,
where the doctors discovered he had been
sick, and he was kept there under treat
ment.
The young man says he Is railroad con-
tractor and that his home is In Baltimore
He says he formerly lived at Covington, Va
Evening star., 1902-01-22

FLOWERS FOR DINNERS
or other functions are always satisfactory,
both in quality and price if obtained from
j. r. FREEMAN, 612 18th st. NV.
Phone 1924.
Evening star., 1902-01-22

Sewing Machine Renting, 1Oc. a Day,
At The Domestic Ofhce H. C. Auer-
bach. Send Postal Phone e. 722.
ja10-m,w,f-tf
Evening star., 1902-01-22

Order "OId Bradd0ck" Maryland Rye
for the Family Medicine Chest.
Then you're sure of getting whiskey of
unquestionable purity and age. Very mellow.
At grocers. cafes, clubs. JAS Clark Distill-
ing Co., d. P. Mccarthy, Mgr, 610 Pa. ave.
Evening star., 1902-01-22

AN ERROR THAT OFTEN PROVES
COSTLY. The indiscriminate selection of
bread is often costly inasmuch as the health
of the family is liable to pay for it. Use the
best-Schneiders Malt Bread. Grocers SC
Evening star., 1902-01-22

so YEARS BUSINESS INTEGRITY
BeAind every pound of our Teas and Cof
fees. c. d. Kenny Co.'S so Stores.
Evening star., 1902-01-22
CITY ITEMS.

At The Domestic Office. & H. c. Auer-
bach. Trial Free. Send Postal Phone,
East 722. 1t
Evening star., 1902-01-22
Capitol Hill Branch.

A Capitol Hill branch for receiving Star
advertisements has been established at
Dobyn's pharmacy. corner I'd street and
Pennsylvania avenue southeast. Classified
advertisements will be received there at
regular rates.
Evening star., 1902-01-22
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Annual Banauet of ID, X, f

A banquet was enjoyed by the Washing
ton Alumni Association of the Delta Kappa
Epsilon fraternity at the Ebbitt House last
evening, the occasion being the annual
gathering of the association. The follow
ing officers were elected: President, General
NJ. c. Butler; first vice president, C. A.
Prouty; second vice president, R. W. Tay-
Ter; secretary. DR.. W. H. Hawkes.; treas
urer. W. Twombly; executive committee,
F. A. Sebring, chairman; Dr. A. c. Mer-
riam, NJ. Y. Chung, Dr. A. B. Coolidge and
Z. L. Hoy; music committee, DIR. F. J.
Woodman, chairman; w. W. Rich, W. r.
Maxon. NJ. r. Cartwright and W. ]. Wallis;
entertainment committee, G. r. Wales
chairman; w. w. Rich and NJ. R. Cart
wright
Those present were General NJ c. Butler
c. A. Prouty. Colonel John Biddle, w. B.
Matthews, William Twombly, g. R. Wales
Q. s. Brown, DIR. c. T. Langworthy Dr.
W. H. Hawkes., W. W. Hite, E. H Lloyd
n. Y Chung. DR.. A B. Coolidge. A. NJ
Dow, w w. Rich, Rev. T. j. Packard
Major F. c. Bryan, D. ]. Devlin, NJ R.
Cartwright and L. G. Hoxton
Evening star., 1902-01-22

42 Saxony Wool Jackets, csc.
Double Breasted. C. Auerbach, 7th and II
ja16-th,s,w-tf
Evening star., 1902-01-22

Favors for children's parties. Goulds.
5a18-7ts
Evening star., 1902-01-22

MORE HIGH-GRADE CATTLE JUST RE-
CEIVED BY THOS. T. KEANE.
Six carloads of high-grade cattle from
prominent breeders of Virginia and Mary
land, which will be slaughtered from time
to time for Washington trade Reasonable
prices: 34-51 Center Mkt. & Wholesale row.
Evening star., 1902-01-22
Remarkable Record for Punctualit,

The American Line Steamship "Philadel-
phia was reported at Fire Island at 1
o'clock Saturday morning. This Is the fifth
arrival of this steamer since October 10,
and during these winter months she has
made remarkable record for punctuality.
Her sailing times from Cherbourg have
varied between pm. and $50 pm. on q
Saturday and her arrivals at Fire Island
between 1 am. and $50 am. on the next
Saturday. This is a remarkable showing
considering the fact that these five sailings
were made during the stormy winter
months
Evening star., 1902-01-22

Reliable Sewing Machine Repairing at
Tho Domestic Ofice, & II. c. Auerbach
Send Postal. Phone East To.
fa1R-rn W f-tf
Evening star., 1902-01-22

Ladies' and Gentlemen's Suits Dyed,
Blankets and Lace Curtains Cleaned. An
ton Fischer's 9O6 G. ST. NV
Evening star., 1902-01-22
Table Wines,

Above all must be pure, and for this quality
the Clarets and Burgundies Of j. Calyet &
Co. have acquired worldwide reputation
Advertisement
Evening star., 1902-01-22

swell Turnouts for Hire Reasonably
by the trip. day, week.or month. Phone
Downey's Model Stables, 1622-28 street.
Advertisement
Evening star., 1902-01-22
Annual Choice of Omcers.

When ordering Otard's you are sure tc
get the finest brandy.-Advt.
Evening star., 1902-01-22

Flynn's Business College, Sth and X.
Business, shorthand, typewriting-s25 a
year.-Adyt.
Evening star., 1902-01-22

Ladies, Royal Clues Anything. Kanns 10