Evening Star Newspaper, September 23, 1898, Page 12

THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1898-12 PAGES. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Academy—Donnelly and Girard'’s “ ural Gas.” Bijou Theater—Vayeville. Glen Echo—Balloon ascension. Columbia Theater—“Diplomacy.” Kern Lyceum Theater—John W. Is- tam tor: La “Hotel Topsy Turv National Thi ‘A Reign of Error.” Ohio avenue and 15th street—Battle of Gettysburg. eee ee EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer CI ster for Marshall Hall and Mount Vernon at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p-m. Steamer Wakefield for Colonial Beach a am. wport News for Norfolk and ress Monroe at 6:30 p.m. Steamer Steamer Estelle Randall for Glymont and intermediate points at 9:30 a.m. Trai ve 13% street and Pennsylvania aven 8 p.m. © for Arlington hourly from 8 a.m. to street and Pennsylvania ernon hourly from 10 NOTHING BUT THE VERY BEST alities of HOME-DRESSED MEATS r reach or leave these stands. And for that has been our me here tomorrow t, expecting to re- nword—Quality. C at any time, in the best lamb that's sold within er Nl not be isappoint-d. T. 31 Center = a M.Lamp is perfect and complete. . C. A, Muddiman & Co., us each. avenient to call, postal and your pies will be time for lunch. S. A. Reev BW. ee —_ Our Java and Mocha the test of all coffee competitio 1 comparison. For sa y at the nes of The Great At- tic and Pacific Tea Company, 7th and E. 'GTON DR: BEEF. mb, New York Roast Beef, Det- Made from fr send i5= ‘offee at drinkers. We inv 3c. stands go to John R. 9th st. . Corned Beef a specialty. Ice Cream, 235 G st. n.w. ae eee FOR YOUR ICED TEA Cheon,” the best 50c. tea In Ame Pure American-refined Sugars sold at cost. cD. EK CITY AND DISTRICT. > Addresses. thering at the regu- Lodge, I. O. G. T. local lodges and rica were represented by were initiated, Y, 8 city stores. Music and There was a | of Minn & ndidates enry F. Smith in the chair. was elected recording ana installed in offic Special Suter officiating. In the good air- ed and mdacted by C solos were rende Ida Bryan le by Me! Min- under direction of , superintendent. ges Are Part of Weddings. > of Flora’s King- Marche died yesterday at in the sixty- d been ill of several years. Funeral i tomorrow at 1:80 a hurch, southeast, an rment will be at the Congressional 1 been a number of years past rk of the free delivery and was one of the best known ar employes of t Offic He had a wide e of a i was highly d one respected. He The Fame Which This Store Enjoys, he patronage, too—second to none— d through its sleepless energy nd reliable business method s for pure butter. James F. Oyster,,000 Pa. a’ Advt. gllrkdcateat hs «Wi Alexander Crummell, filed yesterday af- makes the following Dr. Cramme! will of Rev March The ated si: Jenny Morris Crum- nell, the residence at No. 1522 O str during her lifetime, and at her death all revert to the convention of the Church, to be held in trust 2 sold or exchanged for proper: for aged roe. Norfolk & Va. Beach 1 Washington steamer New- aturday » pm. Ticket i to return’ Si y night.—Advt. ——— The Work ¢ tinues. A * and marine depart- Cae. free lunch r the boys in asked when its work will wer is: “When there is no work in this line.” Jadtes are thankful for They have many convalesc they furnish luncheons, and t re still many local soldiers to > $1.25 To Baltimore and Retarn $1.25 Via P ivania Railroad. c nd Sunday during Sep- ito return until the following tralns except the Congres- Reception to Soldier Boys. is t jon of Centennial Council, jab, to give a reception evening at Jonadab and avenue, to John Bisher, 3 m T. Place, sol- the Ist District of Columbia Regi- and members of the Order of Sons of Jonadab. ee ‘pend Sunday in Baltimore. $1.25 round trip, vi: Pennsylvania R.R. jaturdays ¢nd Sundays during September: to return following Monday. All traing cept the Congressional Limited.—advt. —~ Funeral of Sadie A, Clarke. The funeral services of Miss Sadie A. Clarke took place Tuesday afternoon at the tecnth Street Baptist Church, Miss © Was taken ill the night of the 23d of June last, when she graduated with high ‘s from the W shington Normal ninth, tenth and eleventh divisions. 1 fitted herself to become a teach: Dublic schools and was regarded as @ bright scholar. Se ee An Attractive Auction Sale. ‘The effects of an army officer and a large quantity of desirable furniture at Sloan® 1407 G ‘st., tomorrow, opening with 60 car bets, promptly at 10 o'clock.—Advt. ngs THE STAR BY MAIL. Persons leaving the city for any period can have The Star matled to them to any address tn the United States or Canada, by ordering it at this office, in person or by letter, Terms: 13 cents per week; 25 cents for two weeks, or 50 cents per month. Invariably in advance. Sub- scribers changing their address from one Post-office to another should give the last address as well as the new one. in the District still | TMUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENTS jan Fifth Annual Convention of Society to Be Held Here. Efforts of the Commissioners to En- tertain the Visitors—Topics to Be Discussed. The fifth annual convention of the Amer- {can Society of Municipal Improvements, which will be held in this city the 26th, 27th and 28th of next month, will, in view of the objects of the society, be of much more than ordinary interest and importance to the people of the District. The objects of the society, as stated in its constitution, are to disseminate information and experi- ence upon and to promote the best methods to be employed in the management of mu- nicipal works, by means of annual conven- tions, the reading and discussion of papers upon municipal improvements, and by s0- cial and friendly intercourse at such con- ventions, and to circulate among its mem- bers, by means of an annual publication, the information thus obtained. The society is composed of municipalities and municipal officers representing every ity of any impcrtance in this country. Several of the municipalities and municipal officials of Canada are also represented, and it is estimated that between 200 and 200 delegates will attend the convention to be heid her. The convention neadquarters will be at the Arlington Hotel, and the meeting place of the convention will be the banquet room of that house. Two years ago the convention was held at Chicago, where the delegates were handsomely en- tertained by the city. Mayor Swift, in ex- tending a welcome to the delegates on be- half of the people of Chicago, said, among other thing: ‘The questions you will de- liberate upon are of very great importance to us, and we will watch with interest what you have to say, and study with gieater interest the papers that will be read before this convention, as we expect to learn much from you.” Providing for Entertainment. No invitation was extended by the Com- missioners or the people of the District to the society to hold its convention here; but in view of the fact that Capt. Beach, the Engineer Commissioner, is a prominent member of the society, and in view of the further fact that the coming of the con- vention will mean much valuable informa- tion to the officials and people of the Dis- trict, Commissioners Wight and Ross have united with Cant. Beach in an effort to make the coming convention of the society the most successful and pleasant in its his- tory. The delegates will be welcomed to the city by Commissioner Wight, the president ef the board of Commissioners, and they will be entertained by an excursion down the river to Mount Vernon and a dinner en the boat. Unfortunately, the District fas no funds with which to meet the e: penses of the entertainment of the dele- gates, but the Commissioners feel certain that the public-spirited people of the Dis- trict will come to their assistance with gererous contributions. The Metropolitan Railroad Company has assured the Com- missioners that it will extend free trams- portation to all delegates, and it is thought that the other roads will be no less gen- eros, Papers for Discussion. A number of unusually interesting and important papers will be read and discussed during the coming convention, and it is be- lieved by the Commissioners that the Dis- trict will be greatly benefited, as it is be- lieved the delegates will observe the needs of the District and will not fail upon their return to their homes throughout the coun- try to present these needs to their people and in that way create a greater sentiment for the advancement of the national capital and more liberal consideration of its needs by Congress, ‘The character of the society's work may be judged from the following list of its committees, all of which will submit val- vable reports: Street paving, elec:ric treet lighting, sewerage and sanitation, waterworks and water supply, taxation ard a nt, city government and legis- ion, disposition of garbage and_ street cleaning, revi electrolysis, abolishing of railroad crossings in cities, &c. The con- vention of last year was neld at Nashville, Tenn. Commissioner Beach, Health Officer Woodward and perhaps others will repre- sent the District at the convention to be held here. ———— A Victory is where you save 3 to 5c. a pound on Elgin butter. You do it by buying the best Elgin butter at 22c. from the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company, 7th and E.—Advt. Ordered by the Commissioners, The District Commissioners have issued the following orders: That the following sewers be constructed under the permit system: In alicy in square 204; estimated cost, $210. On the west side of 10 street southeast between and G streets; estimated cost, $85. That 350 feet of eighteen-inch sewer be constructed in Huron street between Me- ridian avenue and Messmore street, includ- ing one manhole, at an estimated cost of $820, and thit 350 feet of fifteen-inch sewer and one manhole be constructed in Huron street between Mesrmcre street and C tral avenue, estimated cost of $ beth chargeable to the current appropri tlon for suburban sewers. That 205 feet of twelve-inch sewer, 125 feet of ten-inch sewer and three manholes constructed in the west side of 1334 cet northwest between Ohio avenue and D street, at an estimated cost of $60: chargeable to the appropriation for. ri ‘lacing obstructed sewers, 18: That ar ing basin be constructed on the east side of 6th street northeast be- tween I and K streets, at an estimated cost of $6), chargeable to the appropriation for main and pipe sewers, 186 ‘That the following public wells be filled at estimated cost of $15 each: On. 6th street between D and E streets southeast; corner of Sth and A streets southeast, Ss A Mistake to buy your Elgin butter where you pay 3 to 5c. per pound more than at our stores. Best Elgin butter, has no superior, only 22c. pound. The Great Atlantic and Pacifie Tea Company.—Advt. ee Jolly Six Club. The Jolly Six Club gave its first social gathering Wednesday evening at Peake’s Hall, 650 Pennsylvania avenue southeast, ‘The hall was prettily decorated with flags and flowers. Games of all kinds Were in- dulged in until 10:30 p.m., when refresh- ments were served, after which dancing was the feature until midnight. Music was rendered by Philip Phillips and Wm. Wright. Among those present were Miss B. Pum- phery, Miss L. Bechert, Miss G. Connor, Miss J. Sexton, Miss R. Hutchinson, Miss E. Greer, Miss K. Gheisler, Miss G. 'Beav- ers, Miss R. Peak, Miss A. Ruark, Miss R. Ruark, Miss D. Barrick, Miss M.’ Shaf- fer, Miss S. Longworth, Miss D. Smith, Miss M. Beichert, Miss E. Smith, Miss L! Berry, Miss M. Martin, Miss A. Cross; Miss M. Selby, Miss A. Connor, Miss A. Martin, Miss P. Taylor, Mrs. Smith, Mr. 8. E. Mar- tin and Mrs. 8. E. Martin, Mr. Welch, Mr. Thomas, M. H. Buell, Mr. H. Bowling, Mr. W. Wright, Mr. G. Luckett, Mr, P. Phil- lips, Mr. H. Lovell, Mr. E. Barbour, Mr. S. Sheckells, Mr. 8. Collins, Mr. H. Norris, Mr. E. Peake, Mr. P. Martin, Mr. A. Sel- by, Mr. 8. Taylor, Mr. R. Taylor, Mr. Evans, Mrs. Selby and Mrs. Smith. —_._—_ Saturday and Sanday Excursions to Baltimore. Only $1.25 via Pennsylvania R.R. Saturdays and Sundays during September. Return following Monday. All trains ex- cept Congressional Limited.—Advt. a To Enforee Jadgment. ‘Terrence V. Powderly, commissioner gen- eral of immigration, instituted suit yes- terday against John W. Hayes, secretary- treasurer of the Knights of Labor, to re- cover on a judgment for the sum of %,- 225.78 and costs, secured by the plaintift against the defendant at Philadelphia, De- cember 1, 1896, in the court of common pleas. oS $1.25 To Baltimore and Return via B. and O., Saturday and Sunday, September 24 and 25, good for return until following Monday. Tickets good going and returning op all traina.—Advt, . REMOVED FOR CAUSE. — Officers of Police Force Dropped for Unbecoming Conduct. In the removal of Officers W. W. Wheeler and S. E. Herndon from the police force, to take effect the 80th instant, the District Commissiorers desire it to be understood that the action taken was not the result of any fight between the saloon and anti- saloon elements, in which the officers prom- imently figured, some time ago. It appears from the record in the case that the officers were charged with arrest- ing one Greer Sunday morning, the 3d of July, simply for the purpose of venting their spite against him. Greer was arrest- ed on a charge of vagrancy, but the case was never tried, the charge being nolle prossed. The officers were accused of con- duct unbecoming officers and were found guilty by Trial Officer Pugh. The papers then went to Commissioner Wight, in immediate charge of the police department, whe indorsed the findings as follows: “I have carefully read the testimony in the trial of Officers Wheeler and Herndon and have endeavored to give impartial con- sideration to the same, irrespective of any prejudice which may have entered into it on the part of the attorneys or the wit- nesses, and am compelled to believe that the efficers acted without authority or rea- son, and that they were inflcenced by per- scnal considerations unworthy of thelr po- sitions. As tne record of these two officers is not good, and as théir services are not up to the standard desired, I recommend that for the good of the force they be drop- ped from the rolls, to take effect Septem- ber 80. = “This action should not be construed in any way as having anything to do with the fight between the saloon and anti-saloon elements, or with statements made by coun- sel intending to show the high character of Mr. Greer. ‘The finding is based simply on the action of the officers.” The recommendation of Mr. Wight was approved by his associates, and the two men will be dropped from the rolls of the force the 30th instant. a — CLAIM FOR DAMAGES. Capital Traction Defendant for $5,000. The Capital Traction Company is the de- fendant in a suit for $5,000 damages, brought today by Mary Culligan, through her attorneys, Messrs. M. J. Colbert and Charles J. Murphy. The plaintiff alleges that February 9 last she was a passenger on one of the defendant company’s cars near the intersection of 15th and F streets. She paid her fare and proceeded in the car to Ist and B streets southwest, where she alighted and walked toward the west side- walk on ist street. She declares that it the duty of the Captital Traction Com- pany and of the District of Columbia to keep the street and sidewalks in a reason- ably safe condition for the passage of pe- in Suit destrians and free from obstructions; but unmindful of their duty in this respect the plaintiff alleges that a pile of steel rails were negligently permitted to remain on the sidewalk with no lights or other guards or protection to indicate their presence. While in the act of getting upon the side walk, plaintiff s she tripped over the ylenuy to the pavement. e Says her left eye was seriously and permanently injured, and that her left leg and arm were badly bruised. At the time of the accident it was dark and she was unable to see the ob: THE COURTS. Equity Court No. 1—Justice McComas. Whiteford agt. Whiteford; divorce a vi mat. granted. Ameut agt. Belt Railway Company; decree of Sept. 21 modified as to claim of Wm. Duffy eimer_agt. Clark; commission ord+red to issue. Read- ing agt. Cross; Mary M. Cross appointed guardian ad litem. Brown agt. Brown; rule on complainant, returnable October 4, granted. Probate Court—Justice McComas. state of Robert Beall; order appointing er McDonald collector; bond, $2,- ate of John Brennan; petition for of administration filed and order of i state of Ebenezer P. Cross; returned served, and Mary M. s appointed guardian ad litem. Estate of Mary E. McPherson; summons returned not to be found, and order of publication. Estate of Arthur I. Flagg; waiver of cita- tion filed. Estate of Charles D. Sydnor; letters of administration granted to Bald- win R. Sydnor; bond, $1,000, Estate of Thos. W. Roberts; do to Catherine Al- len; bond, $2,00). Estate of John Gibson; order confirming sale and authorizing ac- ceptance of a certain sum as rental. Estate of Daniel Murphy; order to dismiss caveat with leav2 to file a new caveat. Estate of Thomas Carden; order for citation. Estate of Fred Freeland; petition for let- ters of administraticn filed. Estate of Jas. L. O'Connor; order authorizing sale. Es- tate of Peter Dill; petition and answer filed. Estate of Eugene De F. Heald; letters of administration granted to Mary EB. W. Heald; bond, $1,500. Estate of Thomas Tuohy; caveat to will filed. In re. Chas. W. Darr, guardian; order allowing expendi- ture of part of principal. Estate of Alpheus L. Edwards; exemplified copy of will fil&d. Estate of Thos. J. Hodgen; account passed. Estate of Timothy McCarthy; do. Estate of Georgeanna Porter; do. Estate of John ; do. Estate of Andrew C. Roome: do. In re. Henry B. Contee, guardian; do. : aes A Faithful Teamster. Joseph A. Wells, who returned to this city with Company H of the District of Colum- bia Volunteer Regiment, is the recipient of many compliments and a recommendation from General Stone for promotion for gal- lant services rendered and the faithful per- formance of duty as teamster for the am- bulance corps in Porto Rico. Wells has the distinction of being the first American to drive an ambulance over the mountains be- tween Adjonito and Ulnado. He was at Guanico, at San Juan, Ponce and at many points inland on the island, and was with Company H for three weeks prior to its de- parture from Porto Rico for home. While in Porto Rico he did duty by as- signment with the Ambulance Corps of the 6th Massachusetts and 6th Illinois Regi- ments. He reports today at St. Asaph for assignment to other duty. His residence is at 914 Gth street southwest. ——.——_—_ Hotel Arrivains, Arlington—A, A. Dolittle, St. Paul; F. Stone, San Francisco; A. 8. Nolt, New York; W. Albert, Cincinnati; J. 8. Leslie, Philadelphia. Ebbitt—C. 8. Smith, New York; C. L. Fisk, Beston; H. H. Sawyer, Philadelphia; H. H. Lewis, Louisville; E. W. Eagan, Beston. Metropolitan—Eppa Hunton, Warrenton, Va.; C. L. Loop, ttanooga, Tenn.; Lewis Stacey, Geneva, N. J.; A. S. Lanier, Richmond, Va. National—Chas. Lehman, jr., York, Pa.; F. B. James, New York; J. J. Seock, Chicago; O. H. Napp, New Orleans; C. P. Snyder, West Virginia; C. H. Pierce, New York. Rigges—C. C. Eggert, Philadelphia; 8. Reynolds, New York; R. C. Rogers, New Jersey; N. D. Phillips, New York. Raleigh—W. G. Minor, Philadelphia; J. W. Blair, New York; R. S. Emmert, Kan- sas City; B. K. Miller, New Orleans; W. M. Stretch, Mt. Vernon, N. Y. Shoreham—J. P. McQuaide, New York; H. F. Aspinwall, Freeport, Ill; H. C. Lord, Erie, Pa.; Davis Elkins, West Virginia; F. H. Lawson, Cincinnatl. Wellington—F. C. Patterson, Toronto, Ont.; W. R. Beall, San Francisco, Cal.; J. Henderson, Duluth; Fred. Rogers, nited States navy. —_>——_. ‘With every purchase in Hoeke's Clearing Sale you save money.—Advt. a Receives Medal and Honors. A reception was given to Harry L. Artz last night at Gay Street Baptist Church by the members of the Sabbath school, of which he is librarian, in congratulation upon his safe return from Cuba. He is a member of Company E, ist Regiment, Dis- trict of Columbia Volunteers, and passed through the hardships of the campaign in Santiago with only one or two light at- tacks of the mountain fever. There was music by the children of the Sabbath schoo} and addresses were made by Pastor W. 8. O. Thomas and Mr. Frank Green. A handsome gold medal, beauti- fully inscribed, was presented to Harry by the school, and also a beautiful bunch of roses by Mrs. Will Haycock. Refresh- ments were served and a social time was eniaxad, ANACOSTIA HAPPENINGS Odd Fellows’ Lodge Tenders Reception to Returned Soldiers. Lady Resident Loses a Pocket Book— Meeting of Gommittee of Citizens— General ‘and Personal. Salem Lodge» No. 22, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, tendered a reception and supper last night at Masonic Hall to three of its members who went to Santiago with the Ist District of Columbia Volunteers. The names of these men are Chas. J. Simp- son, third sergeant of Company K, and Geo. W. Taylor and Jas. W. suarbury, pri- vates in the same company. The reception took place in the large meeting room of Salem Lodge, on the sec- ond floor of Masonic Hall. In spite of the unfavorable weather there was a large at- tendance, including many ladies. Dr. Geo. W. Fisher, chaplain of Salem Lodge, delivered an address of welcome. Miss Edith Pyles acted as organist and ren- dered several selections. ‘The audience joined in singing patriotic airs, and after- ward adjourned to the banquet room down- stairs, which had been handsomely deco- rated by Mr. James Crawford. Here an oyster supper was served, and the re- mainder of the evening spent in listening to the reminiscences of the returned soldiers. ‘The arrangements committee consisted of Messrs. White, Tippett and J. K. Davison. Loss of Pocket Book. Mrs. Agnes carrick of No. 36 Arthur street, Anacostia, has reported to the po- lice that while doing some shopping in town she lost her black leather pocket book, containing two metal Maltese crosses made from material of the wrecked Maine, a gold necklace, a gold watch chain and $3.20 in money. ‘The pocket book likewise contained several papers with the owner's name and address written thereon. Chapter Representatives. Electa Chapter, No. 2, Order of the Eastern Star, is represented on the va- rious committees formed for the occasion of the ninth triennial session of the Gen- eral Grand Chapter, 0. E. S., which opens its meetings in Washington on September It is announced that Mr. J. W. Tolson is been appointed chairman of the excur- sion committee, in place of Mr. F. J. Ra dolph, who is absent from the city, it is said. Mrs. L. A. Gude is chairman of the decorations committee. Condition of the Sick. Frederick A. Butler of Jackson street, who was brought to his home in an am- bulance over two weeks ago, having been overcome by the heat, and who afterward developed a severe fllness, is able to be about, but is still very weak. Frank Wahler, residing near Congr Heights, and Columbus Roby of Anac tia, “are both reported to be improving daily from the partial paralyaic strokes which they sustained about the same time over two months ago. Lemuel Allen, an employe of the Capital Railway Company, who been critically ill of typhoid fever, is recovering Meeting, of Committee. It is announced that a meeting of the business men, who made up the commit- tee of arrangements on the occasion of the reception to the returned Anacostia volun- te will be called soon to settle up af- fairs, and to provide some plan whereby soldiers who have not yet returned and may not for a long time will be sure to receive their medais. Horse Sacrificed. One of the most valuable horses in the stables of tha: Anacostia Railroad Com- pany had to be'shot because of severe in- juries received by falling in going around the curve on Monroe street near Harrison street at fast speed the other night. + Street Pmprovement. Work -en the. improvement of Nicho!s avenue from Stickfoot branch to within a short distance of the entrance to the in- sane asylum has been commenced. Building Operations. Builders Butler and Ost2rman have start- ed the erection of two two-story frame houses at the southeast corner of Jefferson and Monroe streets, for Mr. O. S. Pumph- rey. Personal Mention. Master Carl Rhod2s has gone to Gallau- det College to continue his studies. Mr. Walter French has gone to Philadel- phia, where he will resume his study of electrical enginzering in college. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ayres have returned from their trip to Rochester, N. Y. Miss Alice Green of St. Elizabeth left today for a visit of two weeks at her hom3 in Virginia. oo LIFE THIBET. Story of Mission Work as Told by Rev. Le Lacheur. A mass meeting will be held Sunday af- ternoon at 8 o'clock at the Eastern Presby- terian Church, corner of 6th and Maryland avenue northeast, at which the principal address will be delivered by Rev. D. W. Le Lacheur, superintendent of the Christian and Missionary Alliance in China. The theme for discussion will be the work of the alliance in foreign fields, but the speak- er will touch particularly upon the intro- duction of the alliance representatives in "Thibet. He will describe the people of ‘Thibet, their customs and habits, and re- late the experiences of the missionaries in that country, they having entered the field a year ago in August. Rev. Le Lacheur is touring the country in the interest of the alliance, preparatory to the extension of work to the Philippine Islands. His principal mission here is to interview President McKiniey and other governmentwofficlals to procure letters of introduction to the American officials there. He was introduced today to the Secretary of State, and from him will receive a letter addressed to all consuls and other govern- ment officials in the Philippine Islands, as- suring him protection and safe escort. ‘The alliance has 130 missionaries in China, four in Thibet, being the only Christian organi- zation to get an entrance there, and is also represented in Japan and elsewhere in the orient. Mr. Le Lacheur tells in his address a thrilling story of his life in Thibet, and relates as well interesting incidents of the missionary fields elsewhere. —_+—_—_— Reading=Matter for Soldiers. To the Editor of Phé Evening Star: I am indeed gled to say that the good people of Washington came splendidly to the rescue when it was known that maga- zines and other:goed reading matter would gladden the hearts and shorten the weary hours of our invalfd soldiers in far-off hos- pitals, and on WedResday over five thousand excellent up-tosdate’ periodicals were left at my house, 1543 T street northwest. I was alarmed, but then:Major T. E. True, depot quartermaster,» took a hand and by thoughtful foresig&t and kind consideration sent his men to pack and his wagons to haul the books: to: the quartermaster gen- eral’s warehouse fer shipment to the south on Saturday. Many homesick»hearts will be lightened and many dull days brightened by this benevolent contribution from our home peo- ple. Every book will have an added inter- est and a dearer meaning because it came from Washington and breathes a tale of love and remembrance not written in its es. Pipe I feel that my work in this instance 4s not finished until I have thus publicly thanked not only the literary contributors, but also, and very emphatically, Major T. B. True and his associate officials of the quartermaster general's office for material assistance and most courteous attention. It is “bread cast upon the waters,” and whether it ever comes back again or not, was a deed well done. ANNIE CAMPBELL, September 22, 1808. —_.—___ Fo Join British Army. Lieut. Carr, Troop K of the rough riders, who was seriously wounded at La Quasina and received a medal for gallantry, will, as soon as he is mustered out of our service, join the British army for the Soudan cam- Those who have never enjoyed an outing at Fortress Monroe and its neighboring re- sorts during the fall months do not realize what a fine trip they have missed. Many who are frequent guests at the magnificent hotels there have expressed an opinion that autumn is the pleasantest season of the year. The trip tomorrow evening will be fraught with more than usual interest. Many of the war vessels which were a part of the huge fleet anchored just off Old Point Comfort are still lying in Hampton Roads. Those who wish may go on board the cruiser San Francisco and other ves- sels and will find much to interest them on our modern fighting crafts. The huge bat- tle ships Kentucky and Kearsarge, now be- ing finished at the ship yard at Newport News, are well worth visiting. Then, too, the navy yard at Norfolk and many other points near by will repay a tour of inspec- tion. The elegant steamer Newport News, the finest and fastest steamer on the Po- tomac, will make the trip to Fortress Mon- roe and Norfolk tomorrow evening, leaving 7th street wharf at 6:30. The Newport News is handsomely furnished throughout, lighted by electricity and heated py steam) is equipped with all the modern conven- fences, and is noted for the excellent meals served on board. On account of the re- duced rates in effect for this special excur- sion, the tickets will be good to return only on the steamer leaving Fortress Monroe and Norfolk on Sunday evening, and reach- ing this city early Monday morning. Sunday has been the most popular day of the week at Arlington ever since the Washington, Alexandria and Mount Vernon railway has been run- ning those special excursions on that day to this famous place. The reg- ular fare for the round trip is matertally reduced on Sundays, and there is always a good crowd on hand to enjoy this pleasant and economical outing to the beautiful na- tional cemetery. Electric trains leave the station at 13% street and Pennsylvania ave- nue every forty-five minutes during the day and evening for Arlington. The reduced rate tickets are sold only on Sunday and are good to go and return only on the day of sale. The electric trains also form the most comfortable and convenient route to Alexandria and Mount Vernon. The line passes many points of interest which are otherwise missed, and also runs through the entire estate formerly owned by Gen. Washington, a distance of about four miles. Electric trains leave for Mount Vernon every hour from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and for Alexandria every forty-five minutes, ————— Not Chicago Construction. To the Editor of The Evening Star: In your Wednesday’s summary of the Robinson & Chery fire, defining its causes, ete., you quote some one in authority as saying that the building was what is known as “Chicago construction.” He then pro- ceeds to tell that it was of brick and wood! That statement was a “cruel, malicious, libelous slander’'—I believe those are the proper terms to use under great provoca- tion—upon poor old Chicago. She has been accused of pretty nearly every sin of com- mission and omission in the calendar, and as a rule, cheerfully pleads guilty, even be. fore the count is read; but when the charge of mothering flimsy construction is laid at her door she cannot and will not say pec- cavi! It is not her sin. True, a great many ages ago she built with brick and wood; if we copy her con- struction of that time the fault is not hers. If We are conservative enough many even find precedents in her modes of con- struction to warrant us in building wig- Kams, dugouts and other prehistorie af- air Real “Chicago construction,” that origi- nated with her, yes, her truly legitimate offspring, is less than twenty years old. In due course of years it was adopted by New York, Philadelphia, Washington and other villages. It is the embodiment of the best Known methods of construction and fire-retarding that we wot of today, and, in the present acceptance of the term, is ab- solutely fire-proof; that is, however hot a fire you may make of goods contained in such a building, furniture, ete., it will not affect, consume or impaif* the stability of the structural parts. It consists of thin veneer-brick outer walls, supported upon steel framing, cohumns and beams of steel, floors and partitions of burnt clay tiles, and every bit of steel thoroughly covered with fire clay; such, and such only, nothing less, is “Chicago construction.” It {s called fire-proof and the structure ts non-combustible, but it will not guarantee combustible material within it against com- bustion. In due course of evolution Chicago will show us a building with steel doors, marble floors, mica windows, steel furniture, as- bestos carpets and draperies, its stairs and elevators in separate wings and cut off from the building by automatic fire-proof doors, a building, I say, that cannot even be slightly damaged in its “finish” by the hottest fire old Lucifer himself could kin- dle. Perhaps some day we may have noth- ing but steel and asbestos and fire clay stocks of goods, too, and men of fron and blood; then may we’ be delivered from in- rance agents. But in che meantime cago construction” means a building that when its contents burn up the fire will damage its doors and flooring, break its glass and begrime its walls, but there is no falling in of walls and such a grand-muss- up as we have seen here twice inside of a year’s time, in buildings, too, that have been foisted upon us as being of “Chicago construction.” F. W. FITZPATRICK. September 22, 1808. ——— CORPORAL SHILLING’S DEATH. Another Soldier Boy Goes to His Last Rest. Corporal George F. Shilling of Company G, Ist District of Columbia Volunteers, died last night at 7:50 at the general hos- pital at Camp Wikoff, Montauk Point. Ty- phoid fever was the cause of death. Cor- poral Shilling was taken ill about a week before the Ist Battalion left Cuba for home. His primary sickness was greatly increased by overwork, as he was the only corporal in the company well enough to perform duty for a long period in Cuba. This sick man suffered greatly by the poor accommo- dations on the transport home, and the in- adequate facilities for the care of the sick. As soon as the transport reached Montauk he was taken to the general hospital and has hovered between life and death ever since. The long struggle was ended last night, and the soldier boy made his last great sacrifice for flag and country and went to his reward. Corporal Shilling was one of the most ef- ficient soldiers and one of the most popular men in the District regiment. He was only nineteen years of age, and prior to his en- listment was employed at the National Museum. It has not been determined what will be done with the body. See ee The Amphions Elect New Members. The Amphion Glee Club has begun work for the season. At a meeting held Sep- tember 21, at 1619 Corcoran street, the ap- plication of Messrs. Winston Payne, David Tolliver and Andrew Payne were received and referred to the examining committee. Mr. J. Henry Lewis, director, reported that arrangements are pending for a concert in Richmond, Va., during October, and that the club may also visit Baltimore, Philadel- phia and New York during the season. It Was agreed to increase the active member- ship to twenty-one members. The instal- lation of officers recently elected will be held September 28, at 7:30 p.m., at which time a collation will be served, ——— Decree of Divorce Granted. Justice McComas, in Equity Court No. 1, today granted a divorce to Mrs. Katie Whiteford from Wm. 8. Whiteford. The parties were married in 1882 at St. Patrick's Church, this city, the complainant's maid- en name being Katie O'Dowd. She alleged that her husband. treated her brutally and was cruel in the extreme. She was in con- stant fear of the repetition of assaults and injuries often received at his hands. A. B. Webb is her solicitor. ——— Fined for Fast Driving. Judge Kimball today fined Grant Thomas, colored, $10 for driving his hack at a furi- ous speed last evening. Officer Mason, who made the arrest, said Thomas was running his team at a gait of at least twelve miles an hour. ————___. Reprimanded and Cautioned. By order of the District Commissioners, Policeman J. A. Duvall has been repri- manded for shooting the dog of Mr. J. P. V. Ritter, the 7th instant, and cautioned against any repetition of such action in any other case unless the provocation should be greater than it appears to have been on that occasion, DAUGHTER OF CONFEDERACY Body of Miss Winnie Davis Borne to Rich- mond for Burial, Funeral Party Joined at Sixth Street Depot by Delegation of Local Confederate Vetera: The body of Miss Winnie Davis, much-beloved “daught>r of the confeder- acy,” rested for a few hours last night in this city while on the way from Newport, R. L, to Richmon@, Va. Mrs. Davis and her party were provided with a special combination Pullman and parlor car at Newport, under th: escort of Confederate Veterans, and reached this city over the Pennsylvania railroad shortly before 1 j o'clock, remaining until 4:30 o'clock this morning, when the journey was resumed over the Atlantic Coast Line. At the 6th street station a number of Con- federate Veterans from th> local camp and others were in waiting to receive the party, and they formed a part of th escort to Richmond. Their names are John 8S. Tutlen, John T. Callaghan, C. C. Ivey, Benjamin Martin, J. A. Wortham, EL W. Anderson, E. T. Crump, L. Q. Mince, G. P. Pegues, Mrs. D. Fairfax and Mrs. Ayres. Mrs. Davis’ party was made up of Mrs. Davis, Mrs. J. Addison Hayes of Colorado, a sister of the deceased; Mrs. Jossph Pu* litzer and son of New York; Mrs. Samuel Tate of Memphis, Tenn.; A.A. McGuinnis of New Orleans; Burton Harrison, onetime private secretary to Jefferson Davis ance Carey, Clifford Partridge an Lila Faunce. Newport was composed of the following veterans from the New York camp: Licut. Commander Edward Owen, John C. Cal- houn, R. W. Gwathney, John Conover, W. the Mrs. The guard of honor from Brittigham, W. F. Beardsley, Fred, C. Rog_ ers, W. S. Keelsy and J. P. Smith. The casket reposed within a handsome walnut box, with silver trimmings and a silver plate bearing Miss Davis’ name. Many beautiful floral pieces were carried in the car. On2 in particular, a pair of crossed palms with roses, the gift of the Stonewall Jackson Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, was very beautiful. Boxes containing other offerings of flowers filled parts of th> combination car. ——_-+—— CONCERT. Marine Band to Render Request Pro- zram Tomorrow Afternoon. The last concert of the season by the United States Marine Band, William H. Santelmann, director, at the White House grounds tomorrow, beginning at 4:25 p.m., will comprise a “request” program, of which notice was given in The Star. It 13 | as follows: 1, “Overture, “Oberon” ves Weber 2. Excerpts from “Romeo and Juliet,” Gounod 3. Valse Caprice, ‘Love's Herald,” Fanctulll 4 Cornet solo, “The Lost Chord.”..Sullivan r’’..Wagner Arr. Seidel ...Nely -Herbert “The Voice of O San program, no encores will be conceded. Although two concerts have been devoted to the “re- av instead of one, as originally in- tended, many selections have been unavoid- ably crowded out. The program of the concert by the band ac the marine barracks this afternoon, be ginning at o'clock, will be as follow! - March, “Knights of Columbu Overture, “La Dame Blanche’ &. Waltz * 4. Selection, 5. Cornet solo, Song” “Herbert rner’s Parting .---Nessler March, “Admiral Dewey’ Grand Fantasia, “Lohengrin” ‘Cavalry Charge” . “Hail, Columbia’ a New Jersey Regiment. The 2d New Jersey Regiment, which is en route home, is traveling in four sec- tions of a train over the Southern railway. The last section passed Columbia, S. C., at 10 o'clock this morning. The first sec- tion will reach here about midnight and the other three between that hour and 6 am. ee Ex-Secretary Sherman Recovering. Ex-Secretary Sherman has so far recov- ered from his illness that his physician, Dr. Frank Hyatt, has left the city for a few days. On his advice Mr. Sherman has abandoned his speech-making plans in Ohio. BOERS DODOEOFOE44 54626908 Do You Like Boils If yon do not, you should take Hood's Sarsapariile and {t will purity your blood, cure your totls apd keep your system tree from the joisons which cavse them. The 3 great blood purifying power of Hood's Sarssa- parilla is constantly being demonstrated by its many marvelous cures. Hood’s Sarsaparilla Is America’s Greatest Medicine. $1; six for $5. e ¢ LEOCO SILI OOS: z HOOD'S PILLS cure Sick Headache. 25e. SECT OOPOSIIOH POPLOOOPPOO SED AMUSEMENTS. BASE BALL TODAY. TWO GAMES FOR ONE ADMISSION. Cincinnati vs. Washington. ALLED AT 2 P.M. AND 50 CENTS. September 26. BICYELE RAGES POSTPONED —UNTIL— Saturday, Sept. 24, 4 p. m. HATIONAL SES Tom Messrs. Klaw & Erlanger Present THE ROGERS BROS. In John J. McNally's Latest Sa A REIGN OF ERROR. Hear the catchiest sngs. The prettiest music and most unique specialties. Adapted té excite laughter. Next Week—VIOLA ALLEN, in “THE CHRIS-|A MOST EXTRAORDINARY TIAN.” Seats now on sale. se22-tt COLUMBIA. TCNIGHT AT 8:15. MATINEE SATURDAY. MORDAUNT & BLOCK STOCK COMPANY IN DIPLOMACY. ALL STAR CAST. Frank Mordaunt, Mary Shaw, Edgar L. Davenport, Kate Deni Wi Wm. G. Beach, Alberta Gallatin, Frank E. Aiken, Una Abell, Vonald G. Bowles, Violet Rasa, Theodore Devere, ‘m. Heisman, Mortimer Weldon, BR. Sutherland. Big New York Production Guaranteed, Next Week—CRESTON CLARKE. ACADEMY. Mat. Sat., 25 and 50 cents. DONNELLY & GIRARD'S FARCE-COMEDY SUC- “NATURAL GAS” EDWARD ‘ GIRARD AND A BIG COMPANY OF COMEDIANS. Row on sale, PARATION, Sult for Diverce Filed by Mrs. Mary Louixe Longfellow. Mary Louise Longfellow todi th her attorney, Mr. Campbell Car- rington, entered suit for absolute divorce from her husband, Morris W. Longfellow, and asking that she may retain the present care and guardianship of her child. ‘Thelma Barbee. In her petition the complainant states that she and the defe were married June 3, 1896, by the i Muir, and that he commenced to treat her with systematic cruelty and abuse from the 6th day of April, 1808, up to the Lith day of September last, during whi he threatened to take her life as- saulting her upon one oc fre- quently leaving her alone to ass with lewd women, with whom she cha he ofte mmitted adultery Mrs. Longfeliow asks that her husband be restrained from annoying, harrassing, vexing or visiting her during the pendency. of her suit, and that she be ach alimony, and counsel fees as seem proper and just to the court aE eae Assault and Disorderly Conduct. Dennis Sothron was yesterday cone victed in the Police Court of striking Wil< liam Lanford in the head with a stone, and of disorderly conduct. Judge Scot fined him $25, with the alternative “tive days in jail. 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