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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-05-01
Building Permits.

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-15
Omcera Elected.

At the annual meeting of Branch 1905, Order
OF the Iron Hall, held at Masonic Hall, 19tl
| and Pennsylvania avenue northwest, last night
| the following persons were elected officers FOL
the ensuing term: Chief justice, Henry Z
| Riley; vice justice, VIM. J. Pagan; accountant
John T. Meany; cashier, Sam'l T. Smith; ad
iuster. VIM. c. Henry; prelate. Jos. L. Wilson
vidette. s. B. zimmerman; Waterman, Jno. NJ
Fay; trustees, Jacob Spliedt, Levi Barnum,
William H. Lang.
Abe Lincoln Command, NO 6, Union Vet.
Grams Union, last evening elected officers for
the ensuing year as follows: L. W. Clifford,
colonel; William c. Cleveland, lieutenant col
Onel; Nathaniel Shatswell. major; Joseph Gold
ney, surgeon Benz. F.. johnson, chaplain; John
White, quartermaster; Cyrus d. Lower. officer
Of the day; Il. T. Cation, officer Of the guard;
DR.. s. S. Bond. ]. v. Davis, John Stevenson,
trustees; J. V. Davis. John Stevenson, DR.. S. s.
Hendrix, Joseph johnson. alternates; Francis
A. Flanegin, Joseph Goldney, national dele
gates John Stevenson. John White, alternates
Oriental Council, No 3l2. Royal Arcanum,
has elected the following officers for the ensu-
ing year: Regent, John A. Culp; vice regent,
Jared d. Terrill; past regent. Geo. c. Hercus;
orator, Vim. F. Ashford; secretary, Geo. NJ.
Russell; treasurer, Geo. H. Cooper; collector,
Bennett A. Allen; chaplain, Thos. b. Allen;
guide. Martin N. Hotel; warden, Leopold
Lucns; sentry, ALVIN V. Gregory; trustees, Win
field s. Chase, Thos NJ. Hayes and Geo. c.
Hercus
At meeting Of Stansbury Lodge, No. "a. F..
A. A. NJ, held last evening" the following
named were elected to serve for the ensuing
year, viz: Thomas Calver, W. NJ; A. L. Keene,
s. W.; F. L. SUNNY, J. W.; w. E. Nalley, sec
Seventh term); G. W. Balloch, treas. (seven-
teenth term; A. r. McChesney, s. D.; II. Yost,
jr., J. D.; J. NJ. Mayne. s. s.; c. NJ. Shreve, j.
s.; Rev: Jas. A. Buck, chap. lseventeenth
term); A Lamond. N. Of G.; c. W. Mattingly,
tiler; L. N. Charles, B. G. King, c. NJ. Shreve,
proxies; F. G. Alexander, trustee; L. n
Charles, delegate to Masonic board relief;
H. Yost: j.. delegate to St. Johns Mite
Association.
Central Council, No. 2l9, National Union,
elected the following officers for the ensuing
year: President, Alvin s. Phelps vice
president, George A. Lewis; speaker, Sidney
). Heller; recording secretary, R. L. Hall;
financial secretary, /. g. Hollidge; treasurer,
Max Goldsmith; usher, G. G. Payne; sergeant
alarms, W. ]. Davis; doorkeeper, David Wolf;
chaplain, F. A. Norway; trustees, L. 8. Frey,
F. A. Norway and Jas. Jacobi delegates to the
cabinet, Max Goldsmith, Alvin s. Phelps and
F. A. Norway.
P. g. NJ. Council No. 4, Grand United Order
OF Odd Fellows, elected and installed the fol-
lowing named officers: David A. Clark, N. w.
G. NJ; Henry Miller, D. G. M; Chas. h. T.
Over, G. secy; David Warner, G. treas; James
E. Ennis, G. chap; Geo. w. Pinkney, G. war
den; Geo. E. Jordon, G. guardian; VIM. T.
Walton, G. sick agent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-15
THE MUDDY WATER
How Ii Gan re Filtered and Msde Clear q
Trfninx Cost or I.shor

fuank sc-t or Lapof.
The chief difhculty. II the occasional scarcity
o. writer al elevated places be excepted. taat
WashingtoniAns have TO contend with and CON-
plain most bitterly OF is the muddy water.
which sometimes is like taking ones life iato
ones own hand 90 drink. During the past
week this has been notably the case. ID has
been as II drinking 50 much sand and clay, and
yet by little trouble and no great deal Of e,-
pense every family. no matter how limited
their means may be, can have clean, clear. pure
water TO drink.
IL Is the peculiar property Of alum when In
solution that II VIII combine with the most
foreign PARTICLES in suspension or even in solu-
hon. In fact upon this very property 10
founded the manufacture OF the lakes used In
painting-the dissolved coloring matter
being precipitated by alum In the
in pail fun Of water nav DO
precipitated by dissolving q small piece Of
alum not so large hickory nut in H. A
tablespoonful or two of powdered alum dropped
and stirred into hogshead Of water will in the
all the impure Particles of coloring matter and
leave ~ clean and clear.
Muddy water will become at once clarified by
very minute quantities of salts Of lime: or the
one-thousandth part of chloride OF calcium TO
one part of water effects the same result
memberlng these suggestions is very great -
the water OF the Potomac often remains works
after freshet in q distasteful and unhealthful
condition
AN INEXPENSIVE FILTER
IL is not TO be supposed that these sugges-
lions are based upon the legerdemain by which
lugglery enables water TO be turned into wine
They are practical, authoritative principles OF
common sense science. just the soda water
we drink Is reduced from combination Of sui
phnric acid and soda or marble dust
with water Yet filter IL best and
when n Is not within the province
OF family 20 purchase regularly manuf.e-
tured one, one that will do good service can
De easily constructed by any man about the
house who has particle of mechanical inge-
nnity. A carpenter can be had at any rate,
VINO can do the work IN very short while.
nave an oak tub made, n half barrel will do.
ana insert faucet near the bottom or from
we bottom near the side with a tube extending
OUT TO prevent the water rottening the wood ON
the outside. Put clean pebbles three or four
inches deep over the bottom of the tub and q
hall bushel OF SO of charcoal over that pound
II down quite firmly and put in more charcoal
anu pound 1t down again until the tub In
InH to within eight inches OF the ton.
Then again put on two three inches Of peb-
bles and put over the whole a clean piece OF
white flannel strainer. The flannel can
be washed occasionally to remove the impure
Ties collected from the water. When the char
coal becomes foul IL should be replaced by
another lot. though il will last q year anyway
without renewing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-15
MAI. ovERMAN's CASE.
He will BE Gisen an Opportunity 20 Enplain
Away the Charges.

He Will BE Gisen an Opportunity Co Explsin
Away the Charges.
The case of Maj overman, the engineer off,
Ger Of the army in charge Of the public works
here, who is now under arrest at Baltimore
pending an investigation into his alleged finau-
cial irregularities at Cleveland, has crystalized
somewhat Charges have been preferred or
rather formulated by the acting Judge adyo.
cate general Of the army, Col Lieber, GETTING
the accusations that have been made against
Maj. oyerman by certain persons in Cleveland
into such shape that action can now be taler
upon them by the acting secretary Of var.
Gen Grant They have not been mads
public and they may not be At all.
as Major 0verman is TO be given an opportu-
nifty to answer them and in case he shouid do ar,
satisfactorily there will be nothing further
done. 1t is understood however that an.
charges relate exclusively to the supposed
shortage in his accounts, which amounts to less
than 900. and probably are formulated under
the heads of fraud against the government"
and conduct unbecoming an officer and . gem
tleman."
No court has vet been ordered. ana "A a. ma
at all certain that one will be assembled. Gen
Grant viii today either send for Mai Oyerm.n
from Baltimore and spread the charges and
specifications before him. else be Will send a
copy OF them over TO him. The major claims
that he can explain away every allegation that
has been made against him by facts and fieures.
and that he is the victim of a persecution. He
alleges that the persons who made the
original accusations are lifelong enemies
OF his. one OF them disappointed contractor,
who have followed him from post 20 post and
endeavored TO get him into trouble He saws
that they have taken advantage of a clerical
error upon which to base a fabrication. and
that he can show this to the satisfaction OF the
department. He will be given an opportunity
to do this today or tomorrow. In case he
should fail to convince the authorities q court
will probably be ordered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-15
NoRCROss' PATENT.
1t Was for an Elevated Roadway and 0r>ps~a
I'm September, 1890

1t Was for an Elevated Roadway and 0r>psed
In September, 1880.
The publicity given to the facts relating "a
the life Of Henry L. Norcross, who is supposed
to be the man who attacked Russell Sage with n
dynamite bomb, has drawn general attention
to him.
The cause Of his insanity has been ssatsd "A
be his inability to interest capitalists in his
patent for an improved elevated railroad The
mention of the patent led Mr.. Babson. the chief
Of the gazette division in the patent Office, 70 A.
certain il patent had ever been issued to man
of that name. He soon discovered that ON Gen.
TENDER 80, 1880. patent had been granted
to Henry l.. Norcross who described b,m.saf
as a resident Of Boston in the oath accomnanv
ing the application, dated April rs, 1890. III
patent was for a roadway for an elevated rail-
road. the feature Of which was the supnorA
given TO the car on each side.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-15
CORNER STONE LAYING.

Ceremonies Yesterday on the Site of the
Keller Memorial Lutheran Church.
The corner stone of the Keller Memorial
Lutheran Church was laid at Maryland avenue
and 9th street northeast yesterday afternoon
with appropriate ceremonies. This is a mis-
sion Of the Luther Place Church and the pas
tor, Dr. Butler, presided. The exercises were
brief and were participated in by Revs. Drs
Domer and L. M. Kuhns, G. II. Slaybaugh. A.
Homrighaus, D. E. Wiseman, G. A. Nixdorf
John L. Kistler and C. H. Butler.
Rev. DR.. Swartz, pastor Of st. James Church
Gettysburg, Pa, which was founded by DR..
Keller, delivered an appropriate and able ad-
dress. In the corner stone were deposited a
Bible, Luther's catechism, Lutheran almanac
and year book, brief history of the Keller
memorial ], with cut OF church and names of
finance and building committees, architect and
contractor, copies of church papers, the Lu-
uaerdn Observer, Lutheran Evangelist, Lutheran
Pisstor, and OF the city papers, including a copy
OF HE STAR containing cut and description
OF the church: congressional directory of
Fifty-second Congress and program of exer-
cises, with names Of ministers participating.
The work Is progressing rapidly and the
building will, it is hoped, be ready for occu-
pancy in the late spring or early summer. As
mittee is composed Of J. @. Butler, chairman;
Gen. Herman Haupt, W. II. Finckel A. d.
Spangler, I. F. Randolph, Lewis lit G. w.
Callahan, D. Ramey, s. S. Barrett
The names of the building committee are
Geo. Ryneal, IT,, chairman; Rev. @. H Stay
baugh, J. g. Bright Lewis LIT, George r.
Graham.
Mr.. v. A. Hubbard il the architect and Mr..
John McGregor 10 contractor.
A collection was taken up, and friends of the
movement may send contributions to Mr. Geo.
Ryneal, treasurer, or to any member Of the
finance committee.
The religious work Of the organization ID be-
ing carried on In . rented hall No. 7l8 9th
street northeas, Of which Rev. G. II. Butler
IL in charge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-15
Ma. w, 1sos.

Of the shoe firm of WILSON & CARR, 92e st. NV,
never grows enthusiastic than when speaking of
the wearing qualities of their famous So 80 Hand
sewed Shoe, and the public to have caught his
enthusiasm. for the selling record of this particular
Shoe has probably never been equaled in Washington.
II IS shaped on last that makes it remarkably neat in
its appearance and would that could
be sold at such low figure. This Shoe is made in a
wide. medium aud narrow toe for ladies. gentlemen
and children The ladies have choice of dull glaze
hnish and the SOFT pable leather lends the
that they will be extremely comfortable for walking
The Shoe for gentlemen is well made and Just the Shoe
for Indictment weather. Get pair week you will
be surprised at their wearing qualities dl4-6t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-15
CHINA AND THE FAIR
No ofaciaI Exhibit win he Made Prom the
f1owery Kingdom.

Mr.. DENLY, the United States minister 70
China, has informed Secretary Blaine that,
while the Chinese government will make no
provision for an official representation at the
worlds fair, it has, in order 10 facilitate ex-
hibits by Chinese merchants and others, re-
moved the export duty on all articles exported
for exhibition at Chicago.
This indicates that the Emperor OF China,
though he will not quite forgive the exclusion
policy of this government TO the extent OF max
ing an official display at the fair, will not throw
any obstacles in the way OF a complete COM
mercial exhibit that will add greatly 10 the
show
He has declined 10 appoint a commission 20
the lar. althorgh considerable pressure was
brought TO beaf on him by Mr.. Hitchcock, tho
special agent OF the exposition in China. Tho
emperor grounds for declining 10 send an ey.
blbit are that az the United States has discrimi-
mated against Chinese citizens, they could not
attend the fair without being Inundated by be-
ing Obliged to procure special Passports.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-15
The Life of Luther.

Mrs. Monroe, who lectures tomorrow sv,..
ing in the Luther Place Memorial Chur.s
upon the Life Of Luther" with iIlustr,t,on.
has many friends in the city. Connected v,ss
the United States bureau Of education ana ear.
rying on Investigations in the school. of f,e,.
many, especially in the line of industrial IT,
ing, she has had exceptional advantaees sor
In'eresehg an audience In subject with which
connected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-15
30 Glad That He Got Drunk.

30 Glad That He Got Drunk.
VIM. H Moran ID the name Of an East WASH
ington citizen who was before Judge Kimball
today a. vagrant Drunk and failure to per-
form manual labor were the allegations against
him and he admitted that both were true.
II got . job yesterday" he said, land was %
glad Of II that got drunk
THAT'S what he says every time 10 gets AZ
rested" said Oficer Kelly.
Judge Kimball told Moran that he would re-
lease him II he could satisfy the court that he
was going 70 work, but unlsss he did % he
would have to 60 down for sixty daya
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-15

W. b Jackson ct al have for eli, 423 bought
of r. T. Morseu lot I. Greenvale tract
N. Harlin has bought for "a. 500 Of Caroline
Behrend parts and 8, square s97--l7 by LA
feet l inch ON It'll street between East Capitol
and A streets northeast
E. T. Keller has bought Of / b. Sargent ct
al for 4,250 lots and 6, square 29s-fronting
SO feet on Maryland avenue, running to d street
between 18th and 18th streets southwest.
J. Mex. Eiken has bought for a, 229. 10 Of
N. ]. Sauter subs to 8, square $50, on o be-
tween LIST and Sd streets northwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-15
Buried At Arlington.

This afternoon Burnett Fesney, late Of com
pany r, thirty-seventh New York volunteers,
who died at Garfield Hospital on Monday, was
buried At Arlington Cemetery BY Lincoln Post,
No. 8, g. A. b He died Of cancer Of the liver,
and was . member Of No. Post, the services
being conducted by Rev. B. Swallow, the chap
lain; Maj. I. p. Williams, commander, and
others.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-15

EVENING SILKS AT HALF PRICE.
We closed out from an importer at great .
sdcriHce 10 pieces of CIRCUITS Silk Crepe .
These Silks are q inches wide and have .
never been offered by any house for less .
than 52 per yard. Our price for your choice .
only 81 per yard. or Just half price Co,ors, .
Lavender. Canary. Gray, Cream. Old Rose. :
White, Nile and Black. What would be .
prettier for your New Years Reception Dress .
than one of these Silk Crepes?
Another bargain is .
24-inch Cream Ground Figured India Silks, .
with violet and lowered designs. Reduced .
from 81 to Toe. per yard. .
Plain China Silks in all the fashionable .
evening shades, at Soc, &c., Sc and 81 .
per yard. .
Whatever be your needs in the Silk line .
twill pay you to see US. .
JOHNSON b LUTTRELL, +.
dl4 S13 Market space.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-15

The Duponts and High School foot I'm
eievens viii line up tomorrow evening A.
O'Clock at the grounds LIST and u stree,s -
Of lie Droit Park The teams win line nm :.
follows:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-15
Dangerous weapons to BE Omitted.

The abandoned and unclaimed property in
the hands of the police department viii be sold
at auction two days before Christmas, but
Chief Clerk Sylvester has omitted dangerous
weapons from the list a. Maj. Moore has
recommended the passage Of an act 70 provide
for the destruction of such articlss.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-15

Gave Bail for His Appearance.
Harry Swelch, charged with false pretences,
this morning gave bail In the Criminal Court
for his appearance. The charge arises out of
ordering butter to be sold ON commission.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-15
SHOOTING STARS.

The advocate Of anarchistic principles seems
to think he has taken the truth out Of nut
shell and put it in bombshell
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-15

Mr.. A. R. Saunders, an employe Of the indie
pendent Ice Company, who has been sick for
some time, went in the toilet room at Ford's
saloon, corner Of 1lth and G streets southwest
this morning, and he had not been in there
many minutes before he died The coroner
was notified
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-15

MIRA ADA l. Snow has secured a 49,. -
divorce in the circuit court OF sioux Fslis' Il
", from Chester A. SNOW, patent solicissr -
this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-15

= one Of the chef bleasings Of every home. To
always insure good custards puddinSs, sauces, kc.,
use Gail Borden AEaGie" Brand Condensed MIX
Directions On u labdL Bold by your grocer and
druGgig6
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-15

Her hair was suggestive Of the mellow gold
OF the sunset And when they had red head duck
everybody respected her feelings too much to
laugh when she said she would take little OF
that auburn fowl"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-15

OF the sunset And when they had red head duck
everybody respected her feelings too much to
laugh when she said she would take little OF
that auburn fowl"
ACQUISITION OF HOSIERY.
Twas pretty Chinese lady
With such very little feet
That she hardly kept from failing
When she walked along the street.
She resided in Chicago
And she grieved because she found
That she simply wasn't in it
When old santa Claus came round.
''If time we're money" said one artist 70 an
other, ''that picture of yours would be great
investment"
'Do you think SOP
''Yes; you spent about three hours on II and
you ought to get about ten years for it."
He was an actor. but they say
He couldn't draw q bit;
He met an orange-peel one day
And straightway made q hit.
1t has been declared by physiological experts
that small men grow larger when they 60 to
Dakota This, too, il in the face of the fact
90 many Of them lose their better halves there.
II am q tenderfoot," he said,
All sadly and forlorn;
"Tis 80 becsuse each friend insists
On treading on my corn"
do You think that monkeys can be taught
to talk?'' he asked
Il never put the question that way" she re-
Piled II always wondered whether they could
be taught not to-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-15

Shot by . Policeman whom He Attempted
to Murder.

OFFICER HrLLEN FIRED THE FATAL SHOT, But
OFFICER GARvEY HAD BEEN SHOT ~ THK MAN
NOW pEAD--A TRAGIC AFFAIR AT THK CAMP
BEYOND LIZ pRorT PARK.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-15
FOR SALE-HOuSES.

EoR SALE 7-RoOM AND BATH BRICKS ON
9TH st. bet and NJ ne; lots 16xlOO So 100 each
tboh anu patH' new oriek fsut trees house IN
6,room aud bath: frame; cellar stables alley 9th
DUCKETT l. FORD.
d12-3t 6l1 + st. ".
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-15
FOR SALE-LOTS.
lkrom the Washington Post, Dec. H. 1881.
BOULEVARD Project REVIVED.

A BOULEVARD PKoJEcT REVIVED
The Mount Vernon avenue project is pushing to the
front aaan and there will probably be strong effort
sion CONGRESS last year appropriated 0O00 for the
survey Of the boulevard route from Washington TO
the estimates OF the cost OF construction pre-
pared. he right of way from Washington TO the
and there seems to be nothing in the way Of the grand
boulevard but the Lace of funds. which Congress IS
expected to supply II is proposed to make the
the nDest IN the world
The above will cause the building of the MEMORIAL
BRIDGE, which will lead directly to
FORT MYER HEIGHTS
From the business center of the city.
THE WASHINGTON AND ARLINGTON RAILWAY
Is now under construction from the 9th depot
70 Arngton NstInal cemetery passing direct
across the Potomac for above electric railway will be
under construction in less than thirty days, and the
ENTIRE ROUTE
ARMY IN IaAMPM II Ng' summer 0e'0re the GRAND
you have money for investment stop and ask your
CAN AFFORD
TO let such Grand chance to make money is offered
Hyou have good judgl ent which We have every
to believe the people OF Washington have. YOU
Our prices or d Gts are lG qS and
And yet this beautiful suburb is only onehaf mile
looking the entire city OF Washington aud
country tor 20 MILES.
OUR SUBDIVISION
Adlons the largest military post in the United States
WIN the hentara la II
soon be the other side of the river
adjoining the Heights.
ewi allow the winter to interfere with our sub
urban business but will continue to push it, in
to give those who purchase q chance sell at
handsome profit in the spring
Remember that EVERY CLEAR DAY we will be
glad to drive parties inspect the property and
invite you to call in and make arrangements
drive You over.
Don't let tine choice lots be sold before you the
property. as there is better chance Tor
ment anywhere around this city.
for maps, terms, &c, call on address
ROBINSON < LODGE.
investment and Real Estate Brokers,
93and % Atlantic Building
The attention of non-resdents is called to this
property.
No place in the United States today offers better
chance Tor investment than this beautiful city Of
washington. Which Is destined 70 have puaton of
ONE MILLION PEOPLE
IN less than twenty years time. d12-tr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-15

1t has been declared by physiological experts
that small men grow larger when they 60 to
Dakota This, too, is in the face of the fact
90 many Of them lose their better halves there