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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-15
Relief of Police Pensioners.

In report forwarded to Congress today
the Commissioners recommend favorable
action on Senate bill No. PAS, for the relief
of pensioners of the metropolitan police
fund. The object of this legislation is to
provide for the payment Of the shortage
in the pensions due certain members of the
police force from June 80. 1894, to May 81,
1896. The failure Of these pensioners to
receive their full allotment during that
period was due to deficiency in the police
mems relief fund
The Commissioners state that although
this source of embarrassment was obviated
by the enactment of the act of Congress of
June II, 1896. authorizing the use of moneys
derived from fines in the Police Court to
meet any deficiency which might occur in
the policemen's and fremens relief funds,
the deprivation of the sum in arrears prior
to the passage OF the act was severely felt
and made it necessary for some of those
depending upon it to- incur obligations
which are burden upon them to the pres
ent tine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-15
POWER AND PRICE OF GAS.
Memoranda Submitted to Commission
ers by Mr.. w. q. Dodge.


Mr.. w. c. Dodge has transmitted to the
Commissioners certain memoranda relative
co candle power and price of gas, which
the writer states he prepared at the request
Of the Commissioners. The data Is pre-
scented for the consideration of the Conn
missioners in connection with the bill in
troduced by Senator Foster providing for
a reduction In the price Of gas in Wash
ington Of from 81 per thousand cubic feet
to rs cents per cubic feet.
Mr.. Dodge states in his letter that he
was surprised at the results of his inves-
tigation into the subject. He says for years
he fought the gas company here until the
price of gas was reduced from ~ per thou
sand cubic feet In 1881 to 81 per thousand
cubic feet, the present price. The reduo-
TONS he said, were made on two different
occa sionS Continuing, he says:
Il am satisfied that since the last fnvestf-
cation in 1896 the company has done it's
very best to give the people a good quality
of gas at a reasonable price,"
The memoranda collected by Mr.. Dodge
relates to the quality and price of gas in
various parts Of the country, and he states
that after taking figures prevailing in fiji
country he finds that the average quality
of gas produced by the various companies
Is 19-candle power, while the average price
Is II 80 per one thousand cubic feet. The
writer explains that the grade furnished in
the District is 2-candle power, while the
price is only 81. He says that, inasmuch
as the company has to pay a penalty of
500 for every failure to keep the gas up to
the required standard, 1t really furnished
the gas at higher grade than n required,
rather to incur the risk Of having to pay
the penalty prescribed by law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-15
THE PUBLIC HAY SCALES.
Measure Recommended Regulating
Sale Of Use and Prescribing Fees.

Commissioner Macfarland has recon-
mended that the Commissioners send TO
Congress with a favorable Recommendation
a bill drafted by the corporation counsel, at
the suggestion Of the sealer Of weights and
measures. to authorize the Commissioners
to MAKE regulations. first, for the sale OF
the use of the public hay scales. to place
public weighmasters in charge of them
when necessary and to prescribe the fees
Tor their services; second, for sealing down
scales condemned or not in use; third, In
regard to the inspection and sealing of
milk bottles: fourth, in regard to the sale
OF Illuminating and lubricating oils. the
sale and inspection Of -four, provisions and
produce Of all kinds and the inspection Of
lumber and wood; fifth, in regard to the
sale by weight or measure Of commodities
OF any kind by weights or measures less
than the standard weights and measures;
sixth, for the sale OF the rights and priv
ileges of the fish wharf in the District Of
Columbia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-15
TO ERECT NEW BUILDING.
House of Worship for St. Marks Evan.
gelical Lutheran Congregation.


The congregation of ST. Marks Evangeli-
streets southwest, which was destroyed by
fire last Thursday night, held meeting
yesterday afternoon in ST Johns Church
and passed resolutions Of thanks for offers
of assistance received from other congrega-
tons AS in the case of the Luther Memo
rial Church, recently burned, these offers
were very numerous and from widely diff
ferent sources.
The congregation resolved yesterday to
set about securing new church building
better than the last, In order that the mem
bers may be enabled to say truly, 1.-The
glory of the latter house is greater than
that of the former"
Special thanks were given the good and
prompt work of the firemen in dealing with
the fire. 1--WE feel that everything that
could be done was done, and that proper
care was taken not to destroy property
unnecessarily" said one of the members
today.
The thanks of the congregation were also
extended to the following churches and
their PASTORS
Lutheran-St. Johns. Rev. Geo. Brod-
thage; Church Of the Reformation. Rev. w.
Z. Parson, d. D.; Luther Place Memorial,
Rev. ]. G. Butler, D. D., and A. D. Spang-
Ter. secretary: St. Pauls, Rev. John T.
Huddle and Albert F. Fox. president;
lions, Rev. Luther Hess Warning; Keller
Memorial. Rev. Charles H. Butler: Grace,
Rev. ]. E. A. Doerman; Georgetown, Rev
Stanley Billheimer; Redeemer, Rev. d. E.
Wiseman; and to Rev. II. H. Weber D. D.
of York, Pa. secretary of the church ex-
tension board.
Kendall Baptist Church. Rev. Theron Out
water; Ryland NJ. e. Church. Rev. r. l..
Wright; Marvin NJ. f. Church, Rev. Will
lam Dolly; Epiphany Chapel, Rev. Clau-
dius F. Smith: Westminster Presbyterian
Church, Rev. w. ]. Hutchinson
The vestry of st. Marks will meet this
evening to consider plans for a new build
ing. 1t is stated that meetings will con-
tinue to be held until a definite decision has
been reached.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-15
PROGRESS on New Morgue Buile

The new District morgue, on Water
street between n and NJ streets southwest,
could be made ready for occupancy by the
LIST of April If necessary. The interior of
the building is practically completed ex-
cept for some plastering which was held
over on account of the freezing weather,
and for some minor detail work. Through
out the winter the carpenters have been
engaged in building, the ice boxes in which
the bodies of the unfortunates will be kept
until claimed or buried. The boxes are
built in the most scientific manner. The re-
ceptacles for the bodies are In the bottom
portion of the box, and the space for ice
occupies the upper portion Two boxes are
being built, each having room for ten or
eleven bodies. AS soon as the weather
moderates the finishing touches will be put
on the building, and it will be ready to turn
over to the District authorities In the latter
part of April or early in May
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-15
LANDS In ASYLUM.
Peculiar Conduct Of Colored Mar
Named Henry Brown.

young colored man named Henry
Brown was out on Bladensburg road yes
terday morning. when he made two calls
under alleged suspicious circumstances
About 7:5O o'clock Harry Kopp heard the
knob of his bed room door turn and went
to see who was there. It developed that
is was Brown, who had entered the house
through the back door and was DESTROYS of
taking possession of the premises. The pro-
tests of Mr.. .Kopp received no attention
from the colored intruder and 1t required
more than words to induce him to leave.
From there he went to the stable OF James
Hazel and was proceeding to get a team in
readiness for Sunday drive when the
owner Of the stable and his son went out
to see what was going on. Brown made
no effort to get away and the owner of
the place was unable to understand his
purpose. An effort to eject him from the
premises was met with violence on his
part and, during the trouble, Brown was
worsted and nearly two dozen stitches
were required to put his head In shape
when he reached the Casualty Hospital.
After receiving surgical treatment at the
hospital he was taken to the ninth pre-
cinct station and held on charges of at
tempted burglary and assault. A claim of
ownership was set up by the colored man.
who said he lived at 46 Defrees street.
Relatives were sent for and to them the
prisoner repeated his claim that he own
ed the stable and teams
Don't you think you may have made a
mistake in the stable?' relative asked
him.
Go long way from here. man, was
what he said. eff you are here to dispute
my word you might just as well go home"
After further questioning the prisoner
asked: Don't you believe the horses are
mine? If you will come with me I'll prove
they are. I'm going right out to the stable
and hook up now"
He then made a start toward the door,
but the officers held him and returned him
to a cell. Precinct Detective Johnston
made an Investigation and summoned the
police surgeons The doctors reported that
the surgeons. The doctors reported that
sent to the insane asylum
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-15
Best Boards, $3.50 Per 100 Ft.
j. T. Sheetz, 1872 7th St.,

Frank Libbey & Co, 9th and New York ave
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-15
DEATH OF MANOR MILLS
RETIRED ARMY OKFICER UNEX-
PECTEDLY PASSES AWAY.
Was Member Of Masonic Order and Of
Several Organisations Of
Union sVeteranA "a

Maj. William Howard Mills, U. 3. A., re-
tired, died yesterday morning at 1880
o'clock at his late residence. 1920 o street
northwest. The funeral will be held to-
morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from the
house, and will be under the auspices OF
the Grand Army Of the Republic, Of which
the deceased was prominent member. His
death was unexpected, and was the imme-
diate result Of exposure.
The Union Soldiers Alliance and Burnside
Post will have entire charge of the obse-
quies, and the funeral will be military, with
interment in Arlington. DR.. Frank M.
Bristol will probably preach the funeral
sermon.
Maj. Mills had been in failing health since
Christmas. but his condition was not re-
garded az alarming. A week ago he at
tended a banquet, and the following day
was present at the funeral Of one Of his
old comrades. He contracted a cold, and
last Friday was compelled to take to his
bed. He had been q resident of Washington
for Twenty-Five years, and was particularly
well known among the veterans Of the civil
war. Three sons survive him. He was
Mason, member Of the g. A. R., the
Union Veterans Union, the Union Soldiers
Alliance and Of other patriotic and semi
patriotic societies.
a Native OF Maine.
Maj. Mills was born in Bangor. Me-, six
ty-three years ago. His father was at one
time mayor Of Bangor. and his family was
prominent in the state. Young Mills ten
dered his services to his country at the
outbreak Of hostilities in 1861. and soon re-
ceived commission as second lieutenant
from President Lincoln He served through
out the war with the 14th United States In
fantry. and was twice promoted and bre-
vetted for conspicuous gallantry, closing the
war with rank of major. With his COM
mand he participated in several important
engagements, including the battles of Chan
cellorsville and Gettysburg.
In 1879 Maj. Mills was retired from active
service. He spent the two succeeding years
in Florida, in effort to grow oragnes on
an extensive scale for the northern mar
kets. The enterprise was not successful,
however, and Maj. Mills took up his per-
manent residence In Washington in 1881
He obtained an appointment in the Office of
the auditor for the Navy Department.
which position he retained until his death
The deceased was a personal friend and
admirer of the late Gen. Fitzjohn Porter,
and he had been selected by the New
Hampshire Historical Society to write a
biography of that soldier Maj. Mills had
practically completed this work at the time
Of his death.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-15
Formation Of Alumni Club.

At an informal meeting, Saturday after
noon. OF graduates of the Massachusetts
Agricultural College plans were made for
the organization of Washington alumni
club and for banquet in the near future
Some of the names that the membership
list will probably include are: H. Wells
and H. B. Simpson, business men of this
city; DR.. E. w. Allen, vice director Of the
Office of experiment stations; c. B. Lane,
assistant chief Of division of dairying; DR..
w. E. Kinds, c. M. Walker and DIR. A. w.
Morrill, of the division of entomology and
B. Fl. Smith and A. M. West Of the bureau
of chemistry, United States Department of
Agriculture.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-15
Not as Serious as Was Reported

The damage TO the excursion wharf at
Colonial Beach, IL has been ascertained
was not as serious as at first reported. A
number of piles at the insho=e end of the
whacf were carried away. and some other
Slight damage was done. Capt E. s. Ran
can the owner OF the wharf, returned
from visit to the beach Friday. He es-
tlmi-tes the damage done to the wharf at
500
At Stiff's wharf drifting Ice has carried
away the pier head, with the warehouse
starding on 1t, and as far as can be seen
from the river the walkway from the
shore is intact This is reversal of the
usual order of things. for until this year
the shore end Of Stifs wharf has gone and
the pier head been left standing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-15

Ashburnl Ashburn!i Ashburn!!I
Milk, Cream, Milk. 1893 18th st. NV. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-15
Free Trial of Mi-o-na.

Any one can try, without risking a cent,
the remarkable fiesh-forming food, MILO
na This scientific preparation comes in
the form of small tablets, is pleasant to
take and gives almost immediate relief.
People who are weak. sickly, thin, pale,
tired or with poor digestion will gain
health, strength and increased weight if
they use Mi-o-na.
When you get box of Mi-o-na, deposit
fifty cents with r. S. Williams & Co. as
an evidence of good faith and they will
give you their receipt to refund the
money in case Mi-o-na fails to increase
the weight and cure stomach troubles.
This offer entities our readers to use
Mi-o-na without risking a penny. F. s.
Williams & Co. take all the risk, and If
the treatment does not cure it costs you
absolutely nothing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-15
Government Reservation.

The Commissioners. in a report forwarded
to Congress today, recommended favorable
action on the bill authorizing the Commits
sioilers to acquire ground in Hall & FL
vars subdivision of Meridian Hill for a
GOV eminent reservation. The District au-
thorities state with reference to the pro-
posed reservation that IL is in locality
whsre there are at present no parks and
II Is especially adapted for q park since IL
overlooks the whole city of Washington
and the surrounding country. 1t is be-
he1ed the property can be purchased more
cheaply now than later.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-15
Jobbers, Attention!
Secondhand Upright Piano Bargains

Lowest prices on millwork.
BARKER'S, $40 N. 7. ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-15
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Academy-'rThe Mar Who Dared" 2. IN.
Chase's-Dan Daily and polite vaudeville,
Sis pm.
Columbia--Frank Daniels in THE once
Boy" S:15 pm.
Empire-"Nobody's Claim" IN.
Ke-nan's-"The Runaway Girls" Sis p
Lafayette-ward and Vokes In "A Pair Oh
Pinks," sis pm.
National-Ada Rehan and Otis Skinner In
9Th. Merchant of Venice" SIS pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-15
The Practice of Medicine.

The Commissioners today received from
Congress for consideration and report Sem
ate bill No. 1915, to allow physicians who
have practiced ten years or mora in any
state Of the Union to practice in the Dis.
trict OF Columbia, without examination. on
payment of fee. upon their furnishing a
certificate of good moral character from
the medical board Of the state in which
they have praeticed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-15
colored Republicans to Give Reception

special meeting of the Young Mems Re-
publican Club was held at its headQuar-
tiers at $3.50 o'clock yesterday afternoon to
consider matters in connection with the
clubs reception and ball at LAtorium Hall,
9th and streets northwest, next wednes-
day evening. This will be the first enter
tainment given under the auspices of this
organization of young colored republicans
The officers and committee are as fol-
lows: James A. Poe. jr., president; Isom
Mitchell, first vice president; Horace
Smith, second vice president; Frederick
Harris and Harry Lancaster. secretaries;
Samuel Holmes, treasurer; Lorenzo Proc
tor assistant treasurer; committee, Robert
Parker. chairman; Eeneball Brown, Sam
uel Wheeler John Holmes, C. S. Billings
Jerome Dunmore. Henry Heights and Hay
wood Brown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-15
THE LOCAL ARTISTS.
Exhibition Of Water Colors by Home
Painters ut Morrev's

Fa1nters at MorreyS.
Members Of the Washington Water Color
Club are holding an exhibition at 1925 G
street Of water colors by members only.
The collection Is very attractively arranged,
and the high character of the work shown
is very creditabls to this organization,
which is now in It's ninth year. Tho club
has gained quite a national reputation. and
this show is held in the interest of the
club fund and to insure still higher results
at the next annual exhibition. which will
be held next December. Mr.. Holmes and
Mr.. Moser. the well-known painters, who
have been awarded the Corcoran and Par
sons prizes for water color at the club 8
annual exhibitions are represented by nu-
merous excellent examples of their work.
The exhibition closes next Saturday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-15
Santa Clara Prunes, &c.;

DIR. Apples, &C.; Evap. Apples, TIC 4;
Peaches, 71sc.; Apricots, 121sc.; Rails ms,
1Oc.; Citron. 14c.; 4 pkgs. Currants, 25c /;
lbs. Mixed Cakes, 25c.; 3 cans Milk, 25c
qts. Beans, 25c.; Z lbs. Starch 25c; doz
Soap, &c; Z lbs. Buckwheat, 25c.; Elg,n
Butter Csc; Renovated, 25c.; Cheese, 15c
cans Tom, 30c.. 81 40 case; SKIS Salt,
10c.; Oranges, 15c. doz: 3 pkgs. Corn
starch, IOc; 3 lbs Cracker Dust 1Oc ].
T. D. Pyles' stores, including 9iS La. ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-15

Albert Bragdon. colored thirty-seven
years old, living at 10th and 4 streets
northwes- created little excitement in the
vicinity Vt his home yesterday morning
about 1920 o'clock by jumping through the
window Of a room on tho ground floor. He
was not injured, and Policeman Hester took
him in his house.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-15
Bishop satterlee's Discourse.

The sermon yesterday morning at the
Church of the Ascension was preached by
Bishop Satterlee. His theme was the par
able of the prayers of the pharisee and
the publican. He emphasized the impor-
lance of persons feeling real penitence
when they pray to God
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-15
CITY AND DISTRICT.

John Sloan fifty years old, of 252 Penn
sylvania avenue northwest, fell on the icy
near his home about II o'clock
this morning and cut his forehead. He was
to the Casualty Hospital in the
patrol wagon from the sixth precinct.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-15
Mr.. Kleppish Not a Loser bv Fire

In the reports of the Baltimore fire pub
lished in the daily papers it was stated
that the establishment of Henry NJ Klep-
pish of Baltimore had been DESTROYED in
the fire. This proves to have been incor-
rect. Mr.. Kleppish had moved from his To-
cation within the fire zone several months
ago, and so, fortunately, sustained no loss
by the confiagration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-15
Entire Floor for Rent.

The second floor of the annex of The
Evening Star building may be rented as a
whole or In part at reasonable rates; size
5Ox1OO feet; subdivided into ten Office rooms.
well lighted and heated. Apply at The Star
office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-15
The Ridenour Co. Auction Sale.

Retiring from business. Antique furni-
ture Pictures, Lamps. Brass Goods, Shelf
field Plate and Art Objects at public auc-
ton daily commencing Wednesday, the 18th
at IL am. and 8 pm. at their store 1915 G
St NV. Wilson & Mayors, Auctioneers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-15

Report was rnade to the police last night
of robbery committed on the street The
victim was Mrs Ida Neal OF 500 22d street
northwest. She was standing in front of
her house when colored man snatched her
purse. The purse contained about ST. some
car tickets and keys.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-15
You'll Find T. T. Keane's Spring Lamb

the Most Delicious
you've ever enjoyed. It's dressed from the
finest Southdown stock-tempting tender.
toothsome. Lowest consistent prices. Spe-
ciaI daily exhibits of Washington dressed
Beef and Lamb. "Desrfoot Farm Sausage
and Bacon, "Smithf1eld' Hams and Bacon,
etc. 3-5t Center mkt. & 0 Wholesale Row.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-15
THE Ridenours Co. ANTIQUE Sale.

To our friends. customers and the public:
This beautiful stock of Antique Furniture
Bric-a-brac. Pictures, Sheffield and Old
Dutch Silver, and thousand or more
beautiful pieces. to be sold, regardless Of
cost. to dissolve partnership. 1918 st.
ja20-15t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-15
Drink All the Water You Want,

but drink only pure water-F. II. Finley &
Sons DIAMOND "F'' PALATABLE DIS
TITLED WATER. Order by phone or mail.
20S Mass. ave. ne. Phone East IS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-15

Thoms MalOney. railroad employee, has
asked the police TO recover his vest and
watch and chain The watch was in the
pocket Of tie vest when the article of wear
Ing apparel was taken from a house in
South Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-15
All the Medicine You Need

to keep your system ''in trim Is an occa-
sional bottle of "Old Glory" 1t possesses
superior tonic properties. Pure-old-health-
full Phone 1853. Abner-Drury Brew. Co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-15
your Dailv Order for Table Supplies

should always include Schnelders Malt
Bread. IT. one of the first requisites to an
ENJOYABLE and satisfying menu. O5tainable
of any good grocer. Sc Order a loaf.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-15
Three Daily Florida Trains.

Via eaboard AR Line. Pullman Sleep-
ers and Dining Cars on all trains. Stop
overs allowed on Tourist Tickets at Pine
hurst. C8p,den and ether resorts. Ticket
tee IAN Penna. ave.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-15
Sale at sheetz's, 10th & F

Finest 6Oc. Candies, Boo. per pound during
the fifteenth anniversary sale. All varieties,
mads fresh every day. Order box today.