Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-27
Master House Painters,

THE ANNUAL CONVENTION IN THIS CITY AND THE
DELEGATES PRESENT.
The fifth annual convention of the Master
House Painters and Decorators association OF
the United States assembled in Elk's hall yes-
terday, and was called to order by President
]. H. Mccarthy of Chicago, ILL., The follow
ing delegates were present: New York;. W.
Manchester, JOS TOtt. Lewis Hopner. Walter
Reid, John Beattie. Lorton Hamilton. John
Coniey, Frank Williams, Ii. p. LUCAS, T. c.
Johansreyer, Henry Willett, John Nole L. L.
Taylor. P. Murray, G. ]. Brennan, E. E. Bohm.
Thos. Richard, Thos Williams.
Illinois,. G. Mccarthy, Edgar French, W.
P. Nelson.
Pennsylvania-F. F. Black, secretary: Robt.
nings, George Butler Charles Mccarthy. VIM.
McCarter, +: A. Baienger, W. J. Mcbride, Man
rice Joy, John StulsOn, jr. W. 3. Boggs. q
O'Brian. j. Il. b. Mercer, Titus Berger.
Minnesota-G. NJ. Brack. J. A. Brazile.
Mlehlgan.M. ii. Godfrey, James Roach,
M. II. Godfrey, jr.. Harry j. Dean, d. G.
Henry.
Connecticut-S. P. Fox, H. L. Little.
Observation-Disclosures NJ. Hodges. Mr.. Kent
Mr.. Lee, Fred. s. Newman. G. G. Andrews,
Henry Griffen. james NJ. Hodges, Geo. E. Kirk
James Lenskey.
The legislative committee reported the form
OF bill to be presented to the Fifty-first Con-
gress for approval relating to proposals. and
contracts. They also presented form of con-
tract between contractors and builders emana-
nnS from the institute OF American Architects,
western association of Architects, and National
association of builders.
Inc convention took up the question to be
discussed for the day: ''How should mold and
dampness in plastered walls be treated?"
Messrs Reid, Joy, Lee, Stulen, Kirk, Roach.
SERIOUS ACCIDENT AT A RAILROAD CRossISa
Mr.. Z. G. Wheeler. the junk dealer at 18th and
streets northwest, met with a serious acci-
dent Saturday night while returning from mis-
place OF business to his homo in South WASH
ington: Mr. Wheeler started to drive across
the railroad track at the It'll street crossing.
and had passed the gate on one side when he
was surprised to see the south gate lowering in
front OF him. train WAS approaching and IL
being question of life or death with him.
ilr; Wheeler took his chances with the gate
ana attempted to drive through. The gate
caught him and he was badly injured. He has
since been confined to his room
INJURED BY FALLING FROM TaAry.-Abous
o'clock last night Joseph Gates fell from the
platform OF an incoming train at 9Th and
streets northeast. He was seriouslv iniured
and was taken in the patrol wagon to his rest
dence. 3l4 G street southeast, where be was at
tended by DIR. Lewis.
SUIT FOR $4,000 DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF
: r.
Amber Smith, fled a suit against Thomas
Allen for $4,000 damages for breach of promise
OF marriage and seduction. She claims thar
they promised to marry one another, and de-
Iendant mas failed to keep his promise, although
she has been ready to keep hers. and she
claims that she has been caused great mortif-
cation thereby.
WANTS Her ALMoSY IScnEAsxp.-A rule to
show cause has been issued nv Judce Gov in
The case Of Malvina W. Smith agt. Chas. Il.
smith, requiring defendant to show cause vhv
The alimony allowed should not be increased
q, Wy to 800 per month. The complainant
lied Dill Tor separate maintenance and ali |
nony, and in 1882 decree was made allowing |
1er 40 She now states that her health has |
alled and defendants salary as government |
'lerk has recently been increased.
The Legislative committee at Albany. N. Y. |
recommended that the ceiling Committee be in,
ructed to refuse acceptance Of the work.