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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-04
BROOKLAND.

Miss Maud Allen was the recent guest Of
her friend. Miss Anna Braley.
Mr.. c. A. March has returned to Brook
land from visit to his home in Virginia.
The Brookland Lodge 1. o. o. F., paid a
fraternal visit to the Golden Rule Lodge Of
Washington. and while there the second de-
gree was conferred upon seven members of
the BrOokland Lodge.
Miss Ellen Baker has left Brookland to
reside In Washington this winter.
MI w ellington kugler, formerly Of Prook-
land, has been promoted to class ] in the
records division OF the pension office.
Mrs. William Stalee and Miss Ira Stalee
have returned home from Asbury Park.
Mrs. George E. Smith has returned from
the worlds fair
enjoyed recent pleasant outing at Tako-
ma Park.
The NJ. e. congregation of Brookland
greatly deplore the loss of Mrs. Alexander
den death was great shock and grief to
them. well as to her own family.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Grimes and Miss
Sibyl Grimes of Boston are the guests Of
MISS tranCene Marean.
Mrs. William Wignalls Of Colton's, Nd
has been visiting her son, Mr.. John Wig
nails of Brookland
Mr.. Fred b. Weeks fell from the roof Of
his porch yesterday and dislocated his
shoulder.
Miss Anna Greenlees is at home i'll with
y iSNeT. MISS CIreenleeS contracted
the disease while attending her duties in
Washington.
Mr. and Mrs. U. s. ]. Dunbar will remove
to Washington soon and DR.. and Mrs T.
Y. Hull will move into the house which
Mr. Dunbar will vacate.
The Rev. Dr. holloway, with his wife and
son, who have spent the greater part of
the summer in Brookland leave today for
an extended visit to friends in Ohio Be
fore their return they will spend some time
at the worlds fair. During DIR. Dolloway's
sojourn In Brookland he has officIated at
the services Of the P. E. mission and
greatly encouraged the members of the
new congregation, who will miss him very
much. -'
The initiatory and first degrees viii be
conferred this evening on a number of can
aidates IN the Brookland Lodge. I. o. o. F.
The Episcopal social, which was to have
been held at the residence of Mrs NJ. v.
Burr on University Heights by Mrs and
Miss Burr and Mrs. James Norton ON Fri
day evening, is announced for Tuesday even
ing of this week.
An interesting meeting Of the B. Y r.
was led by Mr.. c. Harry Warren on Sun
day evening. the subject being THE Perse-
cution Of Paul"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-04
Damage to Trees.

Just at this time the parking commission
n taxed to IT'S utmost capacity and force
Of forty-four men and sixteen carts is en-
gaSei repairing the damage done by the
tornado last Monday night. Superintendent
La1ham Of the parking commission In
conversation with a reporter of The Star
today said that at least 1000 trees in the
city had been damaged and that not one
square In the entire District had escaped.
While the damage had been severe and
many valuable trees had been lost. still
the people should be thankful that the
storm did not occur at any other time
The conditions, said Ir. Lanham. were all
favorable to the preservation Of the trees
The long drought had almost baked the
earth and the uprOOting of the trees was
made q difficult thing. Had the ground
been moist the damage would have been
untold: II is Washington has never ex-
periencei such blow at its most beauti-
full feature. The parking commission Is
doing everything IL can to repair the dam
age In n large majority of instances the
trees which were injured will have to be
removed. for the sap at this time is in the
top of the tree. which renders its death
easier. In the fail there will be consider
able planting and in a short time all evil
cence of the storm will be effaced
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-04
TAKOMA PARK.

The work Of renovating and improving
the audience room Of the chapel by the
Ladies' Aid Society is a thing accomplish
ed. as the new carpet, curtains paper and
paint testified to the church-goer yesterday
The committee appointed for this work
have performed it well. and all seem pleas
ed. In the absence Of Rev. Arthur Little
the regular pastor, who is in Chicago, hav-
ing gone west to attend reunion Of the
Little family, Rev. Mr.. Honey of Falls
Church, Va, occupied the pulpit Sunday
morning and preached an earnest and in
teresting sermon.
The golden rod social to be given by the
young ladies' Bible class on Thursday even
ing promises to be an interesting entertain
ment, the proceeds Of which will be for the
benefit of the S. S.
The straw ride given on Thursday even
ing by Miss Mabe, Bailey. superintendent
of the junior c. f. S., assisted by the senior
president, Miss Edyth Page; Mrs. BIodgett
Misses Maud Immersion, Bertie Page,
Laura Skinner. and Mr.. Frank E. Skinner,
to those of the Junior Society, twelve in
number, who had been faithful in attend
ance during August proved most enjoy
able treat to the young ones. The ride.
lasting from to $780, was accompanied by
the usual footing of horns, eating of pea
nuts, songs etc. The faithful ones were
Jennie immersion, president juniors: Janet
Coon, secretary; Helen Whitaker, Madge
Coon, Nellie Page, Josie and Nina GoSorn
and Masters Byron Blodgett, Datus Coon,
Arthur Immersion. Don and Robert Gosorn.
Miss Ginthcr Of Buffalo, for several weeks
a guest Of Mrs s. s. Shedd, left Friday for
Philadelphia and other points while en-
route to her home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Norman Brainerd left yes
terday for a months stay in the west. dur
ing which they will visit the worlds fair
Mr.. and Mrs. BoyntOn Of Washington will
remain with Mrs. Weber during her
mothers absence. Miss Lottie Weber Of
Washington is also a guest of the latter.
Mrs. Phelps and Miss Mabel Finch have
returned from visit to relatives in Phila-
delphia, accompanied by Miss Large of that
city, a cousin of Miss Finch.
Mr.. and Mrs S. s. Shedd leave today, ac-
companied by the Misses Bell, Miss Shedd
and Miss Elizabeth Shedd, for a western
trip, including Chicago.
Prof. Lowery leaves Tuesday for Tennes-
see. where he will resume with the opening
Of the term his chair in Swanee University
The condition Of Miss lola Williams has
seemed much improved of late and It is
hoped the pleasant autumn weather will
bring her additional improvement and
strength.
Mrs H. Clay Sitter has returned from a
visit of few days to friends in Takoma
The beautiful weather yesterday attract
ed many strangers to Takoma between the
hours of IL and 6. The streets were filled
with those who seemed to have no object
The camp meeting having closed the color
ed population was not in the majority, as
for the past two weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard r. Woods are, with
their daughter Madelon, the guests Of Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas E. Woods
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-04
Capitol Centennial Resolutions.

In the House last Saturday afternoon, as
STATED In The Star, representative Bynurl
Chairman OF the House committee on the
Capitol centennial celebration. introduced
the following resolution. which was agreed
to:
Resolved. That there be added to the DAVIS
declared by law to be holidays in the Dis
trict OF Columbia the 18th day of September
1SsS. the same being the one hundredth an
niversary Of the laying of the corner stone
or the Capitol of the United States
Alr Bynum also secured the passage of
the following resolution:
That the Secretary Of War and the Sec
retary Of the Navy be. and they hereby
are. authorized TO deliver to the architect
or the Capitol. for the purpose of decorat-
Ing the Capitol. Its approaches and grand
stands to be erected i'm the Capitol grounds
on the occasion of the centennial anniver-
sary Of the taying Of the corner stone of
the Capitol such Of the United States en-
signs flags Except battle hags). signal
numbers and other flags as may be spared.
the same to be taken on September 10 and
returned on September 80.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-04
CRUSHED BY A CABLE CAR.
A Well-Known Citizen Meets a Sudden
Death.
A Cable Car Kills Robert 8. wharton
Tenders on the Cars Useless for
Protection and Not Beautiful.

There was another cable car accident yes
terday afternoon that resulted in the death
of one of Washington's oldest citizens, Mr..
Robert s. Wharton. He was struck by a
cable train near the corner of 9Th street and
pennsylvania avenue about $3.50 o'clock and
died at the Emergency Hospital SIEVE raj
hours later.
Mr.. Wharton. who was boarder at the
Howard House, was returning to his rooms
on c street, when he crossed around behind
stationary train and was struck by num-
Der IL. which was going east. He was
thrown several feet ahead of the grip and
before 1t could be brought to a standstiu It
had passed over him and crushed him be-
meath the guards of the car
Inc injured man was at once picked up
and carried into a neighboring drug store
There were few outward signs Of injury,
but 1t was evident he had been severely
hurt Internally and when he had been le-
moved to the Emergency Hospital DR.
Hough saw that there was no hope for him.
About four hours after the accident he
died. the cause of death being conclusion of
the brain and injuries to the stomach and
lungs.
Officers from the sixth precinct arrested
the gripman, Howard Lindsay The latter
tainted when he realized what had hap
pened and was Frustrated with grief. He
was held to await the action Of the cor
oner's inquest today. He has been in the
employ Of the company for long time and
bore an excellent reputation.
Inc dead man was a prominent Mason
and member of New Jerusalem Lodge, F.
A. A. NJ. under the auspices of which or
ganization the funeral will be held When his
family have been heard from. MIR. Wharton
was In his eighty-third year, and came to
Washington from Nashville. Tenn. in 1899
He was appointed a clerk In the general
Post Office by President Jackson. He re-
manned In service many years. saving his
money and investing 1t in real estate here,
which eventually made him a wealthy man.
1t Is estimated that he leaves real estate
and other property to the value of between
500 900 and $780, 900.
After the inquest the body was taken to
the home of the dead mans stepson, f.
w. Test. 223 E street. Mr.. Test Is one OF
the surviving injured of the Ford's Theater
accident. and is now just fairly recovered
from the accident.
An inquest was commenced at the Emer-
gency Hospital shortly after o'clock this
afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-04
AFRICAN METHODISM.
An Interesting Sermon Preached by
Rev. DR.. ID. p. SeatOn.

An interesting sermon FFeacne0 Dy
Rev. DIR. ID. p. seaton.
Rev. DR.. D. p. Seaton preached yesterday
at Ebenezer A. NJ. E. Church, in George
town. on the subject Of African Method
ISM" In substance he said Liberty in
the broadest sense is freedom from re-
straint, and this cannot obtain in a civil
lied country. This is as true Of the church
as Of the state. No church government can
succeed with a code of just laws which ap-
ply with equal force to rich and poor, to
white and black. God did of one blood
make all nations to dwell on the earth.
The church must accord the blacklist man
on the earth the fullest communion, or that
church cannot stand. Religious liberty and
reiig1ous equality are allied. The church
which entertains an unfraternal feeling
toward one portion Of its congregation be-
cause of complexion will not live. We
have thousands Of church members who re-
fuse to worship with the poor simply be-
cause they are poor. If Jesus had done
this the poor would never have had the
gospel preached to them. Every child Of
God has the right to worship according to
the dictates of his own conscience If one
feels like sitting still and drinking in the
word let him do It; If another can better
enjoy himself by smile, let him alone; II
another wants to empha size his emotions by
saving amen. then say amen.
The PuritanS were poor opponents Of re-
ligious liberty. When the church societies
were formed in this land they were suppos-
ed to be established on principles Of liberty.
These privileges were accorded only to
favored classes. Colored members were
compelled to sit in the galleries and were
not allowed to say amen. They were OBJ
liged to take holy communion by them
selves after their white brother had finish
ed. They were ordered to back seats in
Philadelphia and pulled from their knees
while In the very act of prayer. They were
regarded as a nuisance in the church. Re-
ligtous liberty was rocked in the cradle Of
African Methodism. When our Lord was
toiling up the rugged hill and fell, 1t was
a black man who stood by him. Until 1881
there was not a colored pastor, steward,
trustee. or full-fiedged leader in this land.
Nor was colored Sunday school teacher
nor a superintendent known in America
But when through the efforts Of Richard
Allen African Mathodism was born, black
men began to hold official positions in the
church. From a beginning of fifteen or
twenty members in 1857 we have today
8. $50 travelling preachers ten bishops, over
800 presiding elders. 1854 churches, 504, 400
members on earth and half a million in
heaven. The African Methodist Church
proves that the negro is capable of self
government" DIR. Seaton was rewarded
with a full house and marked attention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-04

Archbishop SatoIli left the city last night
for Milwaukee. where he will visit Arch
bishop Katzer. Thence he Will proceed
TO Green lay. and will be for few days
the guest of Bishop S. Messmer, formerly
professor of canon law at the Catholic Uni
versity.
He will make brief tour Of inspection of
the religious institutions of the northwest
and on the 18th he will leave for Dubuque.
to be present at the investitureof John Hen
messy. archbishop of Dubuque. with the sa-
cred CalliJIm.
Cardinal Gibbons will confer the pallium
and Rev. j. Ryan, archbishop of Phi1adel-
phia. will preach. After the ceremony a
banquet will be given to Archbishop Hen
Messy end his guests by the priests Of the
archdiocese OF Dubuque at ST. Joseph's Col
1ege.
From Dubuque the apostolic delegate will
return direct 10 Washington. Archbishop
Satoit will be accompanied on this tour by
DR.. H. Hyvernat, professor of biblical arch
aeoiosy at the Catholic University, and
Fntner DouChertv. assistant priest of St
Atoystus'. who was punt Of Archbishop
Sato'h while IN Rome. Mons. Sbarretti and
Or. F. Papi viii stay at the university to
attend to the business Of the delegation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-04
CORNER STONE LAYING.
Arrangements for the Event at st.
Benedict's Catholic Church.

The corner stone Of the new st. Bene-
diets Colored Catholic Church, corner of
18th and c streets southeast, is to be laid
by Cardinal Gibbons on Sunday, September
"a with all appropriate ceremonies. 1t is in
tended to have a grand turnout of all the
colored Catholic societies of the city on that
occasion. Last evening a meeting of about
hundred delegates from different organi-
cations was held at Carroll Institute for the
purposes of arranging the preliminaries fer
the celebration.
Mr.. NJ 1. Weller was elected chairman Of
the meeting and Mr.. John H. Hawkins and
Mr.. Charles Gulentz secretaries. Father
Matthews urged a grand demonstration for
the occasion, including a parade in which all
the colored societies will participate.
Mr.. j. H. Buscher was elected marshal Of
the day and authorized to appoint an exec
utive committee of twenty-five to assist in
arranging the details Of the celebration.
Messrs. r. Mcdonald, G. F. Gates and B.
W. Smith were appointed a committee on
music Another meeting will be held next
Sunday night, at which representatives of
all the Catholic societies. white and col
ored. OF this city and the surrounding coun-
try Will be present.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-04
To Aid the Suffering SOptheruers

Since ii has become known that the loss
OF lie and property in South Carolina oc-
castOned by the recent storm and the great
suffering therefroro. is OF larger proper
tons than first thought. the pastors OF the
various colored churches in this city and
all the representative citizens have decided
20 meet in the assembly hall Of the Y. NJ.
q. ~, on Nth street northwest on Tues
day evening at O'Clock to discuss ways
and means and formulate plans looking to
the immediate relief OF those who are needy
and destitute. The meeting is open to all
persons or both sexes who feel that they
may IN any way contribute to the pressing
wants OF the great number Of persons who
nave been made homeless Citizens from
south Carolina temporarily residing in this
city say that from personal communication
with friends and relatives they have been
able 10 gain some idea of the fearful loss
OF life and the heartrending suffering at
tendant upon loss Of homes and the total
destruction OF crops.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-04

The meeting of Perseverance Lodge of
Good Templars on last Saturday evening
was largely attended. and proved very en-
joyable to all who participated. Two new
members were added and considerable
other practical temperance work was dis
posed of. The social exercises We're con-
Quoted by company A, with Capt Miss Ella
Frazier In command. and under whose di-
rection a program of choice selections was
contributed. The essays read by Mr.. John
Bryson and Prof. Ambrose Ogle attracted
marked attention for original and forceful
presentation Of the temperance question.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jensen entertained with a
vocal duet, and Mr.. Shackelford a solo,
Chief Templar Corby contributed a char
acter song, Mr. Mcintyre a recitation and
Prof. Ogle a violin solo. Another pleasing
incident of the meeting was the presenta-
ton to the lodge of beautiful American
silk flag by Mr.. Augustein.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-04
lustalls tion of Officers.

The Sunday School Union of the District
OF Columbia installed their newly elected
officers yesterday afternoon at Lincoln Ne
mortal Church. The officers installed for
the coming year were: M. w. n conner,
president; P B. Bagley, vice president;
Miss NJ /. Thockmorton, secretary; Mr.
Frank J.Webb. IT.. corresponding secretary
Miss Curtis. treasurer This union is the
largest and Oldest Of its kind in the Dis
trict IL was founded in 1923 by the Rev.
John F. Cook. ST. 1t has done vast deal
OF missionary work. About half the Sun
day schools In the city belong to II, ana
many thousands Of teachers and pupils an
nually contribute to Its work. The install
lation was conducted by r. s. Smith and
the Rev. r. A. johnson delivered an ad-
dress. Miss F. N. Coston presided
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-04
Funeral of Nr. White.

The funeral Of Mr.. ]. Guilford White. the
late president Of the Blavatsky branch of
The TheOsophical Society. was held yester-
day afternoon at the residence. 927 l. street,
Kew. DR. Rams1ell officiating. After the
exercises the body was taken to Alexandria
Tor internent in the Presbyterian cemetery.
number Of theOSophists were present at
tne funeral. but they took no active part in
the services At their meeting yesterday
morning they took suitable action on his
eeath. and In a letter of confidence to the
nereaved family they said that they, as
.neosophists. could find no room for sor-
r.W or regret. but expressed only a sense
% reflex that he was at last released from
me weakness and suffering of long Illness
20 enter into a period Of rest and refresh
.sxnent IL Is by the incubation Of this view
ia. theosophists strive 20 rob the occasion
ueath Of the man horrors which "on-
'"uonal thought attaches to it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-04

G. T. HAvENNER,
Member Washington Stock Exchange.
Real Estate and Stock Broker.
Rooms and IL. Atlantic Building.
$50 st. NV.
INVESTMENT SECURITIES
Stocks Bonds and Grain bought and sold for
cash margin.
Cotton bought and sold in New York or New Or
leans.
CORRESPONDENTS
Purnell. Hagaman & Co., New York Stock Exchange.
Lehman Bros, New York Cotton Exchange.
Lehman. Stern & Co., New Orleans CottonaExchange.
Lanson Bros & Co., Chicago Board OF Trade
Private wires to New York. Chicago and New Or
leans. Telephone. 45s. Je17-tr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-04
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

River yiew.-Samuel ]. Pentz at S:3 a.
m, las and SIS pm
Marshall HaH-Charles Manchester at 10
am. 2 and SIS pm. River Queen at $50
am. and pm
Mount Observation-Disclosures leaves at 10
am. and pm
Indian Haad-Macalester at s:45 PM
Bay Ridge.-Trains leave Baltimore and
Ohio station at 9:15 am. and AIS pm
Post Office Clerks Association.-Excur-
sion to Marshall Hall. Boat leaves at $50
.. m.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-04
For the Attention of the Health One.

To the Editor of The Evening Star:
About week or ten days age I walked
out C street northeast to the place where
the large sewer discharges into the Eastern
branch, or rather into a ditch leading there
to. The water through the sewer and ditch
was very low and apparently only sewage.
There were probably one hundred and fifty
mich cows grazing on the flats and mead
ows adjacent to this stream of filth and as
the day was very warm the cows frank
often of the sewage. ] looked in vain for
any other drinking supply, but could find
none These poor brutes were compelled to
drink sewage or go thirsty.
The channel is too far out and the marsh
too deep for the cows to reach II. Since
my visit just described 1 have heard of sew
eral cases of typhoid fever, and l at once
thought that some of the sufferers may
have partaken of this very sewage in the
form of impure milk / believe that 1T is
generally acknowledged that typhoid scar
let and other fevers have been frequently
traced to drinking milk from cows that
were permitted to drink impure water. viii
the health office look into the matter, or is
1t of no Importance?
AS 1 was supplied with rubber boots, I
waded out far into the marsh along the
channel cut by the sewer. and the stencil
was dreadful. When the tide comes in the
sewage is distributed over the flats, and
when the tide goes out the sewage remains
in the weeds, slime and mud for further
treatment by the sun. What is the remedy?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-04
Seventh Day Adventista.

The first days dedication services of
the congregation Of Seventh Day Advent
lists was held Saturday in the new meeting
place OF the order in the old Eastern Pres
byterian Church on Sth street near G north
east. The services Saturday consisted of
preaching In the morning and a business
meeting at night. The sermon was by
Elder E. H. Robinson, president of the At
lantic conference, who took as his text
Psalms xvi, beginning 1.-The Lord is my
portion" The concluding services were
held yesterday, beginning with a sermon at
10 a. m. and ending with an evening serv-
ice at p. m.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-04
Drowned In the River,

Thursday evening last, near Leonard
town. Md, Samuel c. Carter. the owner of
and wood and coal yard at iS5 X street
southwest, either fell or jumped from the
steamer Arrewsmith while the boat was on
her way to this city. Just before the
sitting near the dining room door. Being
missed after the boat started, his body was
discovered floating in the river. The body
was brought to Alexandria, where the flu
neral will take place at O'Clock this after
noon. The deceased left a widow and two
children.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-04
Marvellous Luray.

Personally conducted excursion via b
and o. September 6. Train leaves depot
New Jersey avenue and street, $50 a. m
Four hours at the caves. Tickets. $3.50
Seats are reserved In advance at B. and
o. ticket offices. 1851 and GIG Pennsylvania
avenue. without extra charge.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-04
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued by
the clerk of the court to the following:
Basil H. Tolbert and Susie c. Gusts; Rich>
ard r. Darden and Sarah A. Darden; r. E.
Boyd and Nellie l.. Moore: John Brown and
Neena Jones; VIM. A. Patton and Lizzie
o. Payne; Josh c. Duffin of Atlantic City,
n. j., and Mamie H. Bacon Of Richmond
Va,