Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-10-21

eeedcd in opening up a new era in the Baptist
denomination Of this city, which has been nObIy
PEOPLE.
Second COlored Church Washington, was con-
stituted in lsis: A membership of about 800,
aIsd various auXiiiaTics, are doing well.
Fifth Chureh-On the Islandedates in 1857,
under the HastOrship of Rev. G. G. Meador
Every department is in prosperous condition.
IN the year 1895, under the auspices of the
IhilanthTOPic and universally esteemed Hon
Amos Kendall, the Calvary Baptist Church was
constituted The cGntiagration which consumed
the first splendid edhce, with all its costly fur
nItuTe, is still well remembered. Then tie re-
building OF a beautiful temple on the same site,
with its spacious lecture rooms, is fresh in every
mind. Rev d.. Parker NAV well rejoice in the
midst OF this large society, with all its sabbath
school attractions.
The vaIue of Street I.pproveu,euts
The EFFECT ON NJ STREET.
Nothing illustrates more foreibly the value Of
1Ist-elas street improvements in a CITY than
the history of NJ street, in the northwestern sec
ton Of this city, since IL was severed and payed
with wood last spring. BY reason of its high
lecafion and pleasant general surroundings this
1ne street has long been favOrite in the ewes
OF those seeking desirable lots for private resi-
dences; but since the completion OF the improve
nents referred TO the demand for choice loca-
ucns has largely increased, in spite of a dull
season, and, notwithstanding a general depres-
ION IN real estate, increased prices have always
Not only this, but those living on or owning
property on the street identifying their
stylish class OF residences than heretofore. The
advantage of the improvement is also seen in
the readiness with which houses built for sale on
That street find customers, and the ease with
which tenants are found for those that are for
rent.
The latter rOint is directly illustrated in the
experience Of Mr. j. ". Simms, who is Just
completing handsome row OF three-stO and
baet ment lressed-brick houses on the south side
Of NJ street, west Of 9th While other houses OF
their class in different parts of the CITY have
stood vacant for nearly year, more than hun
OTed persons have applied for these, and they
Could have been rented at price above that
fixed by the proprietor long before thew were
rooted in. The row consists of five houses each
having front Of 20 feet on VI street. They are
finished in the most comfortable manner and
the apartments are all of convenient size. The
rooms OF the first story have II foot ceilings
those OF the second II feet and those of the third
10 The one at the corner of 9th and M streets
which Is the largest, will be occupied by Mr.
Simzns, and the others viii be rented. The pro-
Irietor being practical builder, personally su-
perintended the whole work, Mr. j. d. Hutton
doing the brick work, q. W. Hardness the pIa.-
tering, e i. Bowen the painting, - Browne,
Plumbing and gas-ftting, F. Stromberger the
timing, G. G.. Ball the heating apparatus and
range, j. NiehmeyeT the stOnework, and c. G.
Scbneider the bell hanging.
Adjoining Simms' row IS a handsome three
story and basement press brick front house, with
White marble trimmings, just completed by j.
W. Drane for his own occupancy.
On the opposite Of VI street, Mr. William A.
Brown Is having erected a row of eight two-story
houses; with nansaTd roofs and Easements.
IL,
will add much to their height and general APP
pearance.
As intimated above, these improvements. with
others eOntC MI lated on this street in 30 short a
tine after the wooden pavement was com
I'eted, together with the increased demand for
residences ON this and other paved streets,
abundSntly show that " wood will paw
RELIEF OF THE FIRE SUFFERRRs-The
Nomans Christian Association have received
and forwarded the following donations for the
Michigan and Wisconsin sufferers since the last
report: large box Of goods from Mrs. Il. Ra-
Tenourg, packages OF clothing from Mrs. ID. c.
Patterson, Mrs. Albert Clark, Mrs. s. A. Bah
cock, Mrs q. W. Campbell, DIR, G.. MalcOm, and
from several unknown friends. The concert
given at Lincoln Hall last night, under the su-
spices OF the leading cOlored citizens of Wash
lngton, was q success, both unsteady and fnan-
slally. The proceeds are to be given to the
Chicago relief fund. Several boxes OF clothing
we're sent TO the Patent ONCE depot yesterday
Tor the sufferers Of Michigan. The donors were
the ladies OF the Universalist Church, Mrs.
samuel Baird, Mrs e. A. DOlbear. and Mrs
Samuel Magee. The St. Joseph's German
Catholic Benevolent Society. of this city, for
Nardtd Yesterday SID Tor the benefit or the
Subscriptions to the amount OF sI2s were oh
tanned yesterday in the QUaTtermaster Generals
Sinee by Geo. w. Partridge in behalf OF the
Michigan State Association 10 aid in the relief
OF The sufferers by fire in Michigan. This is i'm
ADDITION TO the liberal subscriptions heretofore
pace IN that Office for the destitute in Chicago
also, $50 by d. j. Baxter from employees in the
surgeon Generals Office. He also obtained 50.
Outside the department, making an addition 10
LIS LIST for the day OF slO3.
The ANCHOR LIFE Insurance COMPANY
Liteti@n Of Otsoers, Gc.-At a meeting held at
INC once OF the company on 9Th street, on the
evening OF the 10th inst, the fOllOWinD-named
gentle men were reelected officers of the local
tcaTd Of directors for Washington for the en-
SUNG year: President, s. III. Kaufman; vice |
president, Samuy.. SmOOt; treasurer, George |
H. b. White; secretary, T. b. Msrehe; assistant !
secretary. John i. Lighter.
In brief address To the local board, Mr.. z. C. |
Fisher, the president Of the company, repre- !
sented It's affairs 10 be prosperous in the ghest
Oegroe, with the most fiattering prospects for /
the future; aus the agents here also stated that
lAen busiEess tor the ia.sI 81 months had been |
SAb-cedentedly large-the new risks far ex-
ceediBg in number and amount their most
Sanguine expectations. Through the agency of
the local board of directors this company loans
within the District, on real estate security, half
the amount taken here for premiums, thus
giving II claims on our people over most other
foreign companies. BY reference to the card of
the company, among the special notices on the
first page Of tO-day's paper, II win be perceived
that u l. now ready to make loans in pursuance
Of this excellent arrangement.
A COOP THING FOR FIRExES-To-dav. ex-
Ieriments were made by our fremen with a
valve attachment for shutting of the dow OF
water through hose pipes when a ire Il extin-
fuished, without notifying the engineer. This
prevents unnecessary damage by flooding prop
erty with water after the fire Is out. The appa-
.@N~' AoecHAdn W smut on me W8tcr
by operating the valve. A sprinkler 10 also at
tAched which dispels smoke, and enables q fire.
man 10 penetrate rooms where he could not
otherwise 20. The trial took place with No. a
engine, in front OF the Bank OF Washington, In
presence OF the Fire Commissioners and q large
number Of gentlemen, who pronounced the In
yention good thing.
REAL ESTATE SALEs-Messrs Latimer 81
Cleary, auctiOneers, have sold for j. j. Bright
and n Thompson, trustees, lots and G, in
square a, on sd street, between T and G streets
northwest, TO W. II. Chaplea, at liz cents per
foot.
Clark & Travis, real estate agents, col Louis-
ana avenue, have sold house andOne-hah acre
o. land az Falls Church, Va. owned by DIR. l..
Lloyd, 70 W. W. Eldridge, for 81 DO.
"MARK TWAIN" will deliver the third lecture
OF the Grand Army course at Lincoln Hall on
Monday evening, his subject being " Reminis-
g noes OF some UNCOMMON rlace characfers