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Evening star., 1902-02-13
Signor Scotti,s Concert.

signor Scotti. perhaps the most famous
baritone now before the public, has been
engaged through the courtesy OF Mr.
Maurice Grau. to sing here at the Columbia
Theater tomorrow afternoon at 4:15 AS
Signor Scotti rarely sings In concert, as 1t
interferes with his operate work, the op-
portunity to hear him here, Is exceptional,
especially as he will sing arias from some
of his famous operate roles. which he is
now singing in New York with the Metro
politan Opera Company. Scott has be-
come famous as Don Juan Valentin in
Faust Falstaff, opera Of Verdi De
Nevers, In 1.-The Huguenots," also In
Il Pagliacci," La Tosca" and very re-
Gently in "Messaline." De saras new
opera, and many others. Scottis voice is
a pure baritone, Of great beauty and pow
er, and he uses it with rare artistic judg-
ment and expression. United to this also
Is dramatic force in his acting. Scott has
scored triumphs in all the cities of Eu-
rope, as well as in the United States. In
the coming gala" performance to be
given at the Metropolitan Opera House
in New York In honor Of Prince Henry Of
Prussia, Scotti has been cast for some Of
his great roles He will sing the same
arias at his concert here.
Franz Wilczek, violnist, known here
and abroad for his power Of expression,
will play some new selections. Mr. Archi-
bald Olmstead will be at the plano.
Evening star., 1902-02-13
NAMES FOR BABY LIONS.
Public Christening to Occur Saturday
Evening Next

The baby lions born in Convention Hall,
where the Elks' big mid winter carnival is
holding sway, have been named All that
Is lacking now is the official christening,
which will take place on Saturday evening.
Teddy" "Schley' and Alice are the
names chosen. The public has so decided.
Alice" received 1880 votes.
There will be a great time Saturday
evening at the carnival. Exalted Ruler
Joseph Burkhart has extended an invita-
tion to Col. Dick Plunkett of Oklahoma and
the Pawnee and Sioux Indian Chiefs ten in
number, who are now In the city, to attend
the entertainment. They have accepted the
invitation, with the approval Of John A.
German, their attorney, and will be present
Saturday night.
1t has been deemed advisable by the
Elks, by reason of the amusement afforded
the children last Saturday afternoon, to
give another children's matinee Saturday
of this week, on which occasion the price
Of admission to all children will be reduced
to 10 cents.
The Baltimore lodge Of Elks is coming
in body tonight. The occasion will be
known as Maryland night. The Washing
ton Elks have made arrangements to give
their brethren from Baltimore a royal good
time.
Many persons have requested the Elks to
continue the carnival for another week,
but the executive committee after consid-
ering the question, decided against It, Sat-
urday next will, therefore, be the last day
or the entertainment.
Evening star., 1902-02-13
Meeting Of Chaplin Union.

Tho monthly meeting of Chaplin Union,
w. g. T. u. was held at the W. @. T. u.
building 500 9th street, yesterday afternoon
at z o'clock. Mrs. Williams presided and
Mrs. Ellis read the minutes Of the previ-
Gus meeting and reported total paid-up
membership of ia. Miss Nichols reported
regarding the social which was held Jan
uary 20.
The Margaret Platt "Y' contributed
thirty after-dinner coffee cups. Mrs Mar
garet Dye Ellis gave an invitation to two
receptions, to be held as followst February
25, IN honor Of Mrs Stevens and the ma
ticnal officers, at $40 eth street. in the after
noon, and the 2sth OF the month ct the
Elsmere, by Mrs. NJ D. Ellis. in honor OF
the same ladies-an evening reception.
Mrs. tarrick gave an account Of visit
made to the almshouse and Of an ice cream
treat to it's inmates. Mrs. Isabelle Hell
rniok reported for the Loyal Temperance
Legion Of Wesley Chapel. It's meetings are
held each Sabbath afternoon and are well
attended.
Mrs. Margaret Dye Ellis conducted the
devotional service. The meeting adjourned
to meet the second Wednesday in March
at e pm. sharp.
Evening star., 1902-02-13
An Alumnae Concert.

On Monday evening last the alumnae of
the Immaculate Conception Academy en-
tertained their friends at a concert. The
program which was well received by the
large and appreciative audience, was as
follows: Violin solo. selected, Mr.. VIM. H.
Scholz; tenor solo, Under the Shade OF the
Palms" Stewart, Mr.. Thos L. Jones; reel
tation. Mrs. Katharine Cook; contralto
solo, Spring Tide Becker. Mrs. Mar
garet Nolan-M Martin; soprano solos (a),
Romeo and Juliet Gounod, (b), AT
Parting" Rogers, Miss Mabel Latimer:
violin solos ta), "Berceuse." Renard, (b),
"Serenata.' Moskowski Miss Mary E.
King; tenor solo. Ever True" Shelley,
Mr.. Charles Myers; soprano solos (a), "Can
l Forget" De Koven, (b). Mighty LAX a
Rose" Nevin, Mrs. Annie Grant-Fugitt:
banjo solo, Mr.. Joseph P. Cullen: contralto
SOLO Tell Me Again. Sweetheart" De
Koven. Miss Mary Grant; recitation, "A
Royal Princess" Rosette. Miss NJ. Aurelia
harrington; coon songs, Mr.. VIM. A. Nor
sell: when Birdie Studied Delsarte," Miss
Tassin: Nearer My God, to Thee,' panto-
mime drill. the Delsarte class Of the
academy. The accompanies Of the even
ing were Miss Mary E. Mullaly and Miss
Louie Dale Leeds.
Evening star., 1902-02-13
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Music and a Dance.

The Hotel Employees Literary Associa-
tion. an organization which includes nearly
all the walters engaged in the hotels and
large cafes, entertained at Odd Fellows
Hall last night with a musical program and
a dance of twenty-four numbers The af-
fair was a decided success AT the con-
clusion Of the musical portion Of the enter
tainment supper was served. Those who
took part were: Miss Margaret E. Toile,
Miss Clara Stevens and Messrs. Cook, An
derson, Fisher Stevens and Middleton.
The committees in charge were: On ar
rangements, c. B. Shaffer, president; Vince
Castellt, vice president; +. L. Hoffer. secre-
tary; II. Neuman. financial secretary: hon
orary committee. j. p. Doyle. G. BucholtZ.
c. Fellman. John Morrisey A. Shele J.
Phapp. L. WitZman, A. B. Mcbride; floor
committee. G. Anderson, floor manager: A.
Schultz. L. Ease,le, II. Frank, F. Pearson,
L. Gunther, e. kreamer. H. Marcellin1, E.
Wagner +. NJ. Markhardt, C. Fischer, c.
Samsock.
Evening star., 1902-02-13
GOOD FORTUNE IN STORE.
Inquiry for an Individual Who is to
Share a Legacy.


1t would seem that there is good fortune
in store for an individual who Is supposed
to be a resident Of the District of Column
bia. Certain parties in Newburgh, n. ",
are making search for this lucky person,
and in furthering their quest have ad-
dressed a communication ITO the Town
Clerk of Washington, D. c." which en-
braces a request that is not at all easy to
fulfill.
AS Mr.. John r. Young, clerk Of the Su-
preme Court Of the District Of Columbia,
is conceded to be next to- the town
clerk the post Office officials delivered the
epistle to him. 1t reads:
Il wish to get a little information, con-
cerning Parties who did live in George
town or Washington or near there. II you
can In any way give me any of the de-
sired information you will be doing me a
great favor and will remunerate you as
you so desire.
THE Ladies' Name before marriage was
Isabella Carmichael, and after marriage
Isabella Fleming. II you can give me
proofs of there whereabouts, living or dead,
You will confer a great favor, as there is
legacy between some members of the
family, which cannot be divided till there
where abouts are known. Any and all in
formation will be gratefully received
Mr.. Young has not yet secured the data
for favorable reply.
Evening star., 1902-02-13
TRANSFER SYSTEM cR1T1c1sEn
Mr.. Eldridge Gives District Commits
sioners His Views.

Mr.. NJ. 0. Eldridge recently wrote to the
District Commissioners complaining against
the transfer system of the Washington
traction and Electric Company. The writer
declares that he has been obliged on more
than one occasion to pay two fares, q
transfer being refused at 18th and F streets
on the ground that he had not asked for It
as soon as he boarded the car. The public,
MI Eldrldge declares, Is entitled to a con-
tlnuous ride over any street car system in
the District. Mr.. Eldridge also claims that
the company is violating the law in refus-
ing to give transfers from its F street cars
to the North Capitol street line
Gen. Harries, vice president of the Wash
lngton Traction Company, in reply to let
ter from the Commissioners states that the
company has no printed or written regula-
tons governing the Issue Of transfers. but
that transfers are issued in accordance with
agreements by the board Of directors of the
respective companies.
MI Eldridge complains first saws Gen.
narrles. il because he did not comply with
the company's regulation-duly advertised
ana well known to every intelligent and
reasonably constant patron Of our lines
which requires the passenger to ask for q
transfer at the time the fare is paid, and
Whlch rorb1ds the conductor issuing It at
any other time. Mr.. Eldridge evidently has
an idea that the public is entitled to a con-
tlnuous ride over any street car system in
the District. The public has no such right.
Except as to transfers between divisions Of
one company all transfers are gratuities.
This applies to the second complaint. which
alleges violation Of law because we do not
give transfers from the F street division of
the washington Railway and Electric Com
pany to the North Capitol street division of
the City and Suburban railway"
The Engineer Commissioner, Col. John
Biddle, has recommended that the writer be
informed that there is no law under which
hc y
TO issue free transfers at the places men
toned IN the complainant's letter In this
connection bill is now pending before
Congress to fix the points at which free
transfers shall be given, vesting authority
in the Commissioners to fix such schedule
of points.
Evening star., 1902-02-13
REFERRED TO CITY SOLICITOR.
Matter Which is Regarded as Embar-
RAISING to Police Judges.

Judge kimball of the Police Court has
addressed letter to the District Commits
sioners, calling attention to section 934 Of
the District code, which, he states. embar-
rasses the judges Of the Police Court
This section he says, provides that
where the sentence is Imprisonment for
more than one year it shall be in the peni-
tentiary, and that cumulative sentences
aggregating more than one year shall be
deemed one sentence for the purposes of
the foregoing provision. 1t frequently hap
pens that a man is tried for, several of
fenses as, for instance, larceny, assault
and carrying concealed weapons. in each
of which the sentence may be one year or
less. 1t is a very serious question whether
this court has jurisdiction to try cases
where the sentences in the aggregate may
be in excess of one year, or whether they
should not be held in the first instance
for the action Of the grand jury. There
is no question. however, that under the
provision of the law quoted no sentences
can be imposed in the Police Court which
aggregate more than one year no matter
how serious the offenses may be-
The question has also been raised
whether the court has power to impose sem
tence in any case where the defendant is
already serving a term In jail, where the
new sentence, with the unexpired portion of
the old. may exceed one year.
Each of the cases referred to are mis-
demeanors, and as such not entitled to be
heard by grand jury, but the Supreme
Court has held that the place of punish
ment determines the character of the Of
tense. and that where the punishment is
by imprisonment in the penitentiary the
crime becomes. from that fact alone infa-
nous.
The Constitution of the United States
PROVIDES that In all Infamous crimes the
accused shall have the benefit of the inter
vention Of grand jury. So, IL the court
sentences to Jail for period exceeding one
year, section 934 of the code would be vio-
lated, and If the Police Court attempts to
send to the penitentiary the Constitution
or the United States would be violated. 1t
ls evident that those who drafted said sec
ton overlooked the fact that it's provisions
would cover sentences imposed in the Police
Court
Judge Kimball suggests that Congress be
asked to amend the section SO that cumu-
lat1ve sentences aggregating more than one
year shall be deemed one sentence, pro
vided however. that the provision shall not
apply TO cumulative sentences imposed by
the Police Court. The matter has been re-
ferred to the city solicitor for report
Evening star., 1902-02-13
Applies for Divorce.

Proceedings for divorce were instituted
yesterday afternoon in the Supreme Court
Of the District of Columbia by Georgiana
Edwards against Claiming NJ. Edwards
The court Is asked to restrain the de-
fendant of disposing of any of his property
during the pendency Of the suit. Attorney
W. p. Williamson represents the petitioner
1ntidelity is alleged by Mrs. Edwards on
the part Of her husband The latter 1t Is
stated is policeman and owns valuable
real estate, and also conducts a barber
shop.
Justice Hagner signed an order reauir-
Ing the defendant TO show cause the Goth
instant why he should not be required to
pay his wife alimony and counsel fees and
b. restrained from selling his real estate.
Evening star., 1902-02-13
Loyal Legion Names Committees.

At meeting Of the Legion of Loyal Wo-
men, held at its hall, 410 10th street north
west, Monday evening. In addition to the
transaction Of the regular business, the
following committees were appointed to
convey the greetings Of the legion to tho
various organizations soon to convene in
the cityl
To the National Suffrage Association
Mrs. A. H. Weiss, Mrs. NJ. L. Tanner, Mrs.
H. L. Vining: to the g. A. r. committee
Mrs. p. 8. Mussey. Mrs. e. Myers. Mrs. A.
III. Weiss; to the National Woman's Coun-
cil-Miss N. b. Mathews, Mrs. A. s. Odell,
Mrs. F. g. Pomeroy; to the mothers con-
gress-Mrs NJ. e. Cutter, Mrs. N. H. Rose,
Mrs. F. g. Pomeroy.
A committee. consisting Of Mrs A. H.
Weiss, president: Miss N. b. Mathews, past
president, and Mrs. E. X. Temple. vice
president. was also appointed to present the
greetings of the legion to Mrs. Torrence,
wife Of Commander Terrence, who will ac-
company her husband when he comes to
attend the meeting Of the g. A. r. COM
mittee next week.
The legion is arranging to give an enter
tainment during the month Of March.
Evening star., 1902-02-13
wAsHINGToN's BIRTHDAY.
Commemorative Exercises to Be Held
on the Anniversary.

The program of the exercises in connec-
ton with the celebration of Washington s
birthday anniversary by the Sons of the
Revolution at the National Theater, Sat-
urday morning. February %, at 1915
o'clock, include music by the Marine Band.
an oration on General Henry Lee by Barry
Bulkley, and an address by Representative
Grosvenor Of Ohio.
Tickets free of charge may be had upon
application at the offices of Mr.. Barry Bulk
ley, 204 and 2O5 Bond building, on February
10. 20 and 81 The committee in charge Of
the exercises is composed Of Messrs. Charles
H. Campbell. chairman; Barry Bulkley,
secretary; Mark B. Hatch, DR.. H. l.. E.
Johnson, Benjamin Miller, r. w. Bulkley,
A. F. Marsh, H. w. Reed and B. B. Wilson.
Evening star., 1902-02-13
Fugitive From Asylum.

The man who was arrested In Martins
burg, w. Va, Tuesday on account OF
his peculiar conduct proved to be Charles
F. Post, who escaped from st. Elizabeth's
Asylum for the Insane several days ago.
Post left here on a train going as far as
Harper's Ferry. He boarded another train
there and was elected for failure to pay his
fare. Yesterday his identity was estab-
lished and the asylum authorities will send
for him.
Evening star., 1902-02-13
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Academy-"The Night Before Christmas.
Biiou-Burlesque and vaudeville.
Chase s-Thomas ]. Ryan and Mary
Richfield and polite vaudeville.
Columbia-Mr Otis Skinner in Francesca
da Rimin"
kernan's-"New York Stars"
Lafayette-Bellows Stock Company IN
The Lost Paradise"
National-Klaw G. Changers Ben Hur.
Convention Hall-Elks mid-winter carni-
val
Evening star., 1902-02-13
HIS Parents Notified

A small boy who gave his name as
Willie Ford and said he lived at 1899 La
fayette avenue. Baltimore, called at the
first precinct police station last night and
informed Policeman Cats that he was lost.
He had come over during the morning to
see his aunt All he knew Of her name was
that she was his "Aunt Gertie" He did
not know her address. The boy said he had
spent an enjoyable day about the city. He
was made comfortable for the night at the
house of detention, and his parents were
notified Of his whereabouts.
Evening star., 1902-02-13
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Norfolk for Fortress Monroe
and Norfolk ct $50 pm.
Steamer Estelle Randall for Glymont and
river landings at 9:3O am.
Trains leave Pennsylvania avenue and
131a street for Alexandria and Arlington
every half hour; Mt. Vernon. hourly, 10
m. to 2 pm.
Cars leave Aqueduct bridge for Arlington.
Fort Myer and Falls Church.
Evening star., 1902-02-13
Narrowly ESCAPED Iniurv.

Mr. Michael B. German, who has been
detailed as a clerk In the detective office
for many years. narrowly escaped injury
about noon today by the falling Of plaster
from the ceiling over his desk. Detective
Weldon was also seated near the scene Of
the affair. and he too, narrowly escaped
injury. Plaster has fallen about the build
ing number Of times. Nobody has yet
been hurt by the plaster.
Evening star., 1902-02-13
SCHOOL COAL SUPPLY
IN FORTY-ONE BUILDINGS BELOW
CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS.
Result Of Investigation by School
Board Committee-Report Sent
to Commissioners.

Most of last nights session of the board
of education was devoted to the consdera-
ton of reports received in regard to the
coal supply of the public schools. The in
vestigation of the subject was conducted
under direction of Gen. Boynton, president
Of the board. Reports made by supervising
principals of the various divisions showed
that the coal delivered at forty-one school
buildings was below contract requirements
and generally unsatisfactory. 1t was re-
ported in several cases that the coal was
Of an inferior character with high per-
centage of waste. 1t was decided to send
Gen. Boynton's report to the District Com
missioners for such action as may be
deemed advisable
Evening star., 1902-02-13
Death of Robert Kearon.

Mr.. Robert Kearon died last evening at
his residence, 814 M street. Funeral
services will be held Saturday morning at
$50 O clock, at the Church Of the Immacu-
late Conception.
The deceased was seventy-seven years
old and for over forty years had been con-
nected with the Office Of the auditor Of the
Navy Department.
Evening star., 1902-02-13
Denies the Charge Of Vagrancy.

I'm no vagrant. l shovels sand in the
summer and puts in coal In the winter"
George Throckamorten colored, told Judge
Scott this morning
Mounted Officer Pat Creagh. who re-
ported that George was a vagrant, said
he had been hanging around 18th and D
streets northwest for some time and did not
work. George will spend month on the
farm in default of $40 fine which the
court imposed
Evening star., 1902-02-13
Slight Blaze Soon Extinguished.

Policeman S. B. Kelly discovered fire In,
the store of Walter G. Davis No. 1900 14th
street northwest, about 10 o'clock last
night. No. IL engine company was sum-
moned and the flames were extinguished be-
fore much damage was DONE The fire
originated in pile Of rubbish
Evening star., 1902-02-13
Less Than 51a Hours to Old Point.

The Washington and Old Point Special,
a fast yestibuled train. with Pullman buffet
parlor car, leaves Washington daily ex-
cept Sunday. at 1851 am. and arrives New
port News 3:45 pm, Norfolk $50 pm, and
Old Point 4:13 pm, running through with
out change via Richmond and the Chesa-
peake and Ohio railway. Excursion tickets
and seats on sale al c. & 0. ticket offices
and al b. 4 p station.-Advt.
Evening star., 1902-02-13
Struck on the Head.

William Harris, colored, twenty-eight
years old. living at 24O Sd street southwest,
went to the Emergency Hospital this morn
ing and was treated for an injury to his
head. The injury was inflicted with stick
by another colored man during a row at his
home about o'clock this morning. His
injury Is not serious. Harris told the police
he would get a rant for his assailant.
Evening star., 1902-02-13
Caused bv Explosion.

gasoline stove exploded in the kitchen
at the house Of James Bryan, No. 1O2 1st
street northwest, about S:45 o'clock this
morning. No. engine company went to
the premises in response to local alarm
and extinguished the flames. About $50
damage resulted.
Evening star., 1902-02-13
Those Who Signed.

Among the signers to the petition were
Henry B. +. Macfarland. Charles ]. Bell
Henry r. Blount, James E. Fitch, Thomas
G. Hyde, Charles G. Glover. John Hay, E.
Southard Parker. s. W. Woodward, John
Joy Edison. John r. Mclean, Beriah VIII
kins, s. H. kauffr1anE, John w. Foster
John NJ. Wilson, George W. McLanahan
Alexander Graham Bell. John b. Wight,
Edward NJ Ciallaudet Theodore W. Noyes.
Edward J. Stellwagen and Stanton ]. Peelle.
Commissioner Macfarland explained that
the appeal was addressed to Dr. Mackay-
Smith q citizen, whose public spirit and
generosity were known and valued by all
citizens. DIR. MackaySmith said he appre-
ciated deeply the unexpected expression,
and gave assurance that it should have due
consideration. Mr.. Macfarland stated that
those who had signed the appeal repre-
sented, he believed the general desire of
the people of the entire District.
Beard Meeting.
During the afternoon a meeting OF the
executive committee Of the board Of arch
deacons of ST. Johns Episcopal Church was
held in the parish hall adjoining the church.
Business in regard to the care of discharged
prisoners in the Police Court was trans
acted. DR.. MackaySmith presided. The
church is doing a good work in the care of
these unfortunates.
Evening star., 1902-02-13
PRESENT A PETITION
CITIZENS ASK DIR. SMITH
TO REMAIN HERE.
Com missioner Macfarland and Former
Commissioner Wight Voice
the Sentiment.

Commissioner Macfarland and former
Commissioner Wight called upon the Rev.
Dr. Alexander Mackay-Smith late yester-
day afternoon and presented to him an ap-
peal from citizens of the District, other
than members of his congregation, asking
him to remain in Washington and not to
accept the post Of coadjutor to the bishop
of the diocese of Pennsylvania, to which he
was recently elected. The petition was as
followS
1--WE, the undersigned, citizens of Wash
ington. though not connected with your
congrega ton, appreciating so highly your
value as a citizen In our community, beg
to express the hope that in connection with
the call which has recently come to you to
remove to Philadelphia, you may find 1t
consistent with duty to remain with us in
Washington. You have been always so de-
sirable a citizen in every way that we can
not think Of your going away from US
without realizing sense of how serious a
loss your departure would be-.
Evening star., 1902-02-13
A Different State Of Affairs.

This investigation shows a different state
of affairs in the matter of coal supply than
was shown by the previous investigation of
the same subject conducted by District Au-
ditor Petty and other officers of the District
government. The Petty commission re-
ported that there was no shortage or infe-
riority in the coal supply sufficient to JUS
tify action by the Commissioners
The Laurel Song Book was authorized
for purchase for use in the classes Of the
Western High School.
Evening star., 1902-02-13
Wife Fears He Nav Be Ill.

Capt. Boardman was asked late yesterday
afternoon to have the detectives look out
for Monroe Hanna, forty years old. who
was reported to have disappeared from his
home at Riverdale. Nd. He was lately em-
ployed as a compositor in the government
printing office. Friday he resigned his po-
Sition and, it is alleged went away without
telling his wife where he was going. His
wife fears he may be III In some hospital.