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Evening star., 1893-11-02
OLDEST INHABITANTS.
Franklin Donations to the Assocfa-
tiOn by Members Last Night.

The first Of a series Of recollection meet
ings was held by the Oldest Inhabitants
Association last night in their rooms in the
Corcoran building. Mr.. Larner told of the
early days in Washington when the ground
where the patent office and the Masonic
Temple now are was marsh and deep
ravine that had to be crossed on bridges.
There were a number of deep springs in
that part of the city then, and one that
stood on the spot where the Masonic Tenn
pie now is gave a plentiful supply of cold,
clear water that up to a year ago furnish
ed the supply for the boilers in that build
ing. But not long ago the supply began to
diminish, and lately the old spring las
gone entirely dry. The Washington Loan
and Trust building however. is still sup
piled with water for its engines and boil
ers from a similar spring that was on the
south side of the road and which as yet
shows no signs of giving out
There were also recollections of the old
whig party, of the coon skin and hard
cider campaign, and the time when the
ragamufiin parade in ridicule of the local
militia drove that body out of existence
for long term of years.
Several Franklin donations were an
nounced. among them being a fine steel
Mr.. j. A. Wineberger. This admirable en-
craving, by Hall, is from the original pic
ture in pastel from life, by Duplessis, in
1888.
Another donation was from Mr.. Robert
A. Waters. also member, of a printer s
mallet, which was owned and used by DIR.
Benjamin Franklin. The head of the NAL
let Is three inches in leng tn, l-3 inches in
diameter, made of hickory; and the handle
1-2 inches long, made of maple. 1t weighs
exactly 1ve ounces, and has the appear
ance OF being considerably used
MIR. Waters accompanies the maiiet with
the following history: Being a cripple,
and not able to attend your meetings,
through the kindness of our worthy mar
shal, j. A. Wineberger. 1 proffer you this
little mallet as memento of that great
patriot and statesman, DIR. Benjamin
franklin 1t has been in my possession
about sixty-fve years. and the circuin-
stances under which / received 1t are in
teresting. During the administration of
President John q. Adams L was an ap-
prentice to the late Col Peter Force, editor
and publisher of the National Journal, a
WING paper, supporting his administration,
ana Mr.. John Agg was the associate ed
1tor, he having an office room in the print
ing ONCE building. Myself and fellow ap-
prentice, whose name was John Wright,
We being the two youngest apprentices,
were commonly called the devils Of the Of
nee, and were detailed to clean up his
room. In removing the rubbish. old torn
paper, etc, L picked up this little malIet,
and, handing it to Mr.. Agg, he remarked: !:
Keep 1t. my boy, that little mallet once be-
longed to DR.. Benjamin Franklin"
Mr.. John Agg owned and lived on the
farm adjoining the Soldiers Home. to the
The farm is now owned by the Robinson
family.
Evening star., 1893-11-02
THE CITY'S HEALTH.
The Death Rate Still stays Below Last
Years Figures. ~ .. ..

Years Figures. - %. ...
There was a decline in the death rate last
week as compared with that previous. The
total number of deaths was even 100. This
Is at a rate of 1872 for the total population,
which is "A below the last annual nate
Very few of the deaths, comparatively. were
from acute diseases. There were three
deaths from pneumonia and the six fatal
cases of bronchitis were those of young
children. This latter fact would seem TO
indicate the presence still here of the epi-
demic influenza In incipient fornl There
was a marked decrease of malarial troubles
during the week, the mortality from ty-
phoid fever being but two and from malarial
fever two. Eleven new cases Of diphtheria
were reported, with three deaths therefro,n,
Scarlet fever would appear to have subsid-
ed, there having been but one new case re-
ported. and this Of a very mild type
The health office report in detail shows:
Number Of deaths, 100; white. CO.; colored
40 Death rate per LOCO per annum: White,
$50; colored, 81. Total population. 1872;
q were under fiye years Of age. II were
under one year old, and Il over sixty years.
Eighteen of the deaths occurred in hos
pitfalls and public Institutions.
The deaths by classes We're as follows:
Zymotic, Is; constitutional. rs; local. 46; de-
yelopmental, S; violence, 6.
The principal causes Of death were:
Diphtheria, 3; consumption, IL; diarrhoeal,
s; typhoid fever. 2; malarial fever 2; pncu-
monia, 3; congestion OF the lungs. l; bron-
chitis, 6; measles L. kidney diseases, 4;
meningitis, 2; cancers, g.
Births reported: White males. 81; white
females. 2s; colored males, g.; colored fe-
males Is.
Marriages reported White, Is; colored, 1s.
Still-births reported: White, 3; colored, z.
Evening star., 1893-11-02
BROOKLAND.

The gulley at the corner of 18th and Lans-
ing streets is in a bad condition again, and
several slight accidents have occurred to
vehicles there within the last week
Mr. G. w. Rhine has moved from Fort
street to Mr.. j. s. P. Green's house In the
addition to South Brookland. Mr.. John
Schwatka has also moved to Mr. Green's
house.
Mrs. c. lie Favour of New York city has
returned home after a pleasant visit with
her sister, Mrs. William Stalee.
Miss Ewald of Mount Savage, Pa, was
the recent guest of the Misses Marean.
Mrs. l.. c. Thomas Of Laurel. Nd, is
visiting at "Clembyss."
Miss Hattie Towne has secured a posi-
tion in the Philadelphia mint. and has gone
to the Quaker city to reside
No EFFORT is being made by the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad Company to erect safety
gates at the intersection of r, and T
streets with the Metropolitan branch of
that road. and an accident Is imminent at
those points from the incoming trains,
which stili sweep into the city at high
rate of speed. The safety gates at Brook
land are. at last in proper position. and
travellers at that point feel comparatively
secure.
Evening star., 1893-11-02
Ciasn Onicer. Elected.

At the annual organization Of the medical
and dental classes of the National UNI
versity. held in the lecture hall of the col
lege building last evening, the class officers
for the ensuing year were elected. There
was a lively canvass for the various Of
fees and while the competition was very
brisk and much enthusiasm displayed still
perfect order was maintained and the final
result was announced as follows: F. O.
Roman, president; Ransom L. Cation. vice
president; Miss E. F. Reyburn, recording
secretary; Frank d. Magnls, correspond
Ing secretary; Harry j. Allen. treasurer.
The Howard University medical class held
an annual election of officers last evening.
Mr.. s. J. Wheatland Of Massachusetts was
elected president; Mr.. Frank ]. Webb, jr-
of Texas. vice president; Mr.. Chas. West OF
the District of Columbia, secretary, and
Mrs. r. Wright of Pennsylvania, treasurer
The above named officers were elected as
an executive committee
Evening star., 1893-11-02
NEwSBOYs' AID SOCIETY.
Helping Destitute Children to Homes
and Better Lives.

and Better Lives.
The work of the Newsboys and Chiidren's
Aid Society has gone steadily along during
the past summer and hundreds have been
cared for and many provided with good
homes in the country or places in the city
where they can support themselves. Now
that the winter is coming on, and 1t is
likely to be a hard one for the poor little
ones, the society needs all the help it can
get, for the more assistance 1t receives
from its friends the more it can render to
the poor and needy.
The executive committee of the society
will soon present their report to the friends
of the society and others whom they hone
to number as friends in the future. They
Will call special attention to the work done
In the, past eighteen months. They also
wish to correct a current impression, that
having been the recipients of a generous
legacy they are no longer in need of gen.
eral aid. They have not as yet been put in
possession of the legacy, and when they
shall be, as 1t has been given for a special
purpose-that of providing a suitable and
permanent home-not a penny will be avail
able for running expenses. On the con-
trary. the society is called upon this au-
tumn to take up largely increased work
with an almost empty treasury. The COM
mittee are now in pressing need of funds
to feed and care for the little ones who
come to them for shelter.
1t Is hoped that simple statement of the
facts will be all that Is necessary in the way
of appeal for assistance. The committee
realize that in this time of commercial de-
preston the liberality Of the past will be
difficult for the most generous. At the
same time, they realize. as all must, that
In a season Of such pressure to the rich
the sufferings of the poor must be greatly
increased. They hope, If possible, by this
appeal to avoid the usual forms of appeals
by entertainments. &c. They trust that the
work, with Its results and its needs, will be
It's own plea to a generous public.
Contributions in money may be sent to the
treasurer, Mrs. I. F. Macfarland, l127 F
street northwest. Gifts of food, clothing,
&C, to Mr. p. b. Sweeney, at the home,
927 street northwest
Evening star., 1893-11-02
THE ORIENT CLUB,
Gave Its First Smoker of the Season.
Last Might.

Gave Its First Smoker of the Season.
Last Night.
The Orient Athletic Club of Capitol Hill
gave Its first smoker of the season last
night McCauleys Hall was crowded with
friends of the club, who enjoyed the twelve
numbers of the program, under the direc-
ton OF Master of Ceremonies Franklin
Moore.
The committee in charge of the enter
tainment was composed of C. P. schell.
chairman; Horace 3. Durant. Franklin
Moore and Archie Wiley.
The first number was a trio of guitars
and mandolin by Messrs. Dufour, Benner
and Caveriy, followed by wrestling bout
between z. Schafhirt and Harry Lee
beth of G. A. c. Each won a fall Roger
Barker gave a character recitation. Ed.
Grove and Harry Boteler Y. NJ. c. A, gave
an exhibition with foils, Boteler winning
six points to five for Grove.
VIII Maupin and Earl Ambrose, Orient
A. c., had a friendly set-to with the gloves
and after three rounds Referee Joe Bate
man, c. A. c., declared it a draw.
Pink Phipps. the champion amateur wing
dancer of the District. was heartily ap-
plauded for his work. The Hatfield broth
ers of the G. A. G. gave a clever exhibi-
bass solo by Arthur Middleton. A very
spirited three-round boxing contest be-
tween Hecox, G. A. c., and House, unat-
tached, followed. The referee decided 1t a
draw. Mr.. A. L. Denis, ,n sang a solo, and
the smoker closed with several selec-
tions by the Columbia Musical Association
of Capitol Hill.
Evening star., 1893-11-02
PRELIMINARY EDUCATION.
Opening of the Grimes Academy Here
Last Night.

The Grimes Academy. under the aus
pices of the colored Baptists of the city,
whose object IS the preliminary education
of young colored men for the ministry, be-
gan its annual session here yesterday
There was large attendance of students
and visiting pastors and trustees. Rev.
DIR. W. Bishop Johnson, president of the
academy, delivered a practical address to
students, and addresses were made by the
Rev. Mr.. Credit. principal of the theologi-
cal department, and Prof. L V. Bryant of
the normal department.
The school. which begins the year under
the most favorable circumstances, is at
present located in the First Baptist Church
and has for faculty. the pastors of the
colored Baptist churches of the city.
The trustees met during the afternoon
and appropriated funds fer teachers SAL
aries and also took the initiative steps to-
ward securing property in South Wash
ir gton for a permanent home for the
school.
Evening star., 1893-11-02
THE MILK CASE.
Ford q Graham Declared Guilty, With
Recomme ndations for Mercy.

Ford 4 Graham Declared Guilty, With
Recommendations for Mercy.
Messrs. Ford & Graham the dairy lunch
dealers, were found guilty late yesterday
afternoon in the Police Court of having, on
the 2Sth Of July last, sold a pint of milk
not of the required standard, and the jury
recommended them to the mercy of the
court Counsel for the defendants at once
gave notice of a motion for a new trial.. In
charging the jury Judge Miller said that
the accused would be liable IL they had been
negligent in keeping the milk in proper
condition after 1t had been received by
them, or If they had in any way changed
its natural quality. If aduterated when it
came into the defendants possession they
should show written guarantee from the
party selling 1t to them and that they had
no knowledge of it's being adulterated 1t
was immaterial whether the aduIterated
milk was sold by them in person or by their
employees.
Evening star., 1893-11-02
CITY AND DISTRICT.
AMUsEMENTs TONIGHT,

Albaugh's Grand Opera House. Robt
Gaylor in Sport McAllister"
New National Theater.-'Across the Poto-
mac"
Academy of Music.-Miss Julia Mariowe
in Twelfth Night"
Harris Bijou Theater. "Outcasts of a
Great City
kernan's Lyceum Theater.-"Hyde's Com
edians"
Wonderland, Tth street between d and E
streets northwest.-Entertainm day and
night.
Lincoln Relics SIG 10th ST. nw-Open daily
except Sunday. to II an and to PIN.
Monday and Friday. to 10 pm.
Golden Cross Hall. Capitol HiIl.-Falr.
National Rifles -Arnory.-Grand Hop OF
the w. and @. r. r. Employees Relief Asso-
citation.
Evening star., 1893-11-02
FLORAL GIFTS
Presented to Judge and Attorneys by
Retiring Jurors.

The petit jurors of the second division Of
the Criminal Court, Justice McComas.
closed their monthly term this morning and
were discharged with the thanks of the
court and were complimented especially on
their promptness and intelligence.
Mr.. E. B. Hay then arose and in one of
his characteristic addresses spoke of the
kindly sentiments of the jury for the JUS
tice, and presented on their behalf a hand
some floral O-nament-the scales of justice.
The justice in accepting the gift spoke OF
the pleasant relations which had existed
through the month.
Mr.. Hay then presented the assistant dis
trict attorney, Mr.. Jeffords. with a basket
of roses and Mr.. l.. Carroll Downs the
clerk. with a similar gift on behalf of the
jurors.
Mr.. Jeffords made neat reply and then
Mr.. Hay announced, with the courts per-
mission, that they were discharged.
Evening star., 1893-11-02
The Meeting Not Held.

The regular monthly meeting of the Mt.
Pleasant Citizens Association appointed for
last evening was not held. for at the duly
arranged time and place but one member of
the association appeared. Mr.. Nick"
Young. the genial president of the base ball
league. who, finding the meeting place not
unlike banquet hall deserted. lights cut
and doors closed, dropped a tear and sadly
wended his way hOmeward. Unless
special meeting should be caliei before,
there will be no meeting until the first We'd
nesday Of next month.
Evening star., 1893-11-02
Fire Insurauce Dividend Declared,

dividend in the shape of a rebate of
90 per cent on the last years premium has
again been declared by the trustees of the
Mutual Protection Fire Insurance Com
pany of the District on policies in that
company. The rates charged by the COM
pany being already very low, this brings
the cost of insurance down to a nominal
figure. All new policies taken out before
year and also of sharing in any dividend
declared at the end of the year Applica-
ton should 1e made to the secretary Mr..
James F.. Fitch, at the office of the COM
pany. li06 street northwest-Advt.
Evening star., 1893-11-02
Tides Tomorrow.
SIX CENTS A DAY"

SIN CENTS a DAY
VIII carry a thousand-d dollar policy In the
Equitable on a young man. II you will save
one care fare day. will save you a
thousand dollars. Who cannot afford this ?
10 the young man our plans especially
commend themselves. If you are fortunate
enough to be married. protect your good
wife II you are SINGLE investigate our in
Vestment bonds and policies
The Security Of our Company should. at
the present time. especially commend itself
10 you lump sum twenty years hence
may be the best investment you could make
Let Bowes & Hall. 1926 F street, see you.
The Great Rush still continues at the En-
pire Carpet Cleaning Works. 63l-635 Massa-
chuserts ave. Telephone Is Carpets
made moth-proof free of charge.
Evening star., 1893-11-02
His First Appearapce.

Charles Russell, the popcorn man who
occupies a glass case at the conner of 7th
and F streets, was prisoner in the Police
Court this morning. The charge against
him was obstructing the street
guilty, he responded when arraigned
would Ike to say a good word for this
man., said the oricer who arrested him
his man works for his living
49, Ihat Is good thing" said the Judge
but he can't violate the law"
Ger. '"0 oi,.
Two dollars" said the judge
Evening star., 1893-11-02
Gufon Liners Taken or.

The Guion line has decided to discontinue
its passenger service between New York
city and Liverpool for four months. The
steamer Alaska will leave Jersey City next
Saturday afternoon. and will be their last
passenger ship to sail until March. The
freight service of the line, consisting of
two new vessels. will be continued during
the winter months. however. The Guion
line last winter stopped the running of its
steamers because of bad business. but the
withdrawing Of the service comes a month
earlier this year.
Evening star., 1893-11-02
A Legacy for Trinity Cor,.~

Two dollars" said the Judge.
Evening star., 1893-11-02
Mrs. Anxelfnt,s Addre..

Mrs. Luigi Angelini of Italy, will address
the Washington Auxiliary of the Angelini
Society and all who are interested IN the
work Of the Evangelical Church Of Italy,
which 1t represents this afternoon at
O'Clock in the chapel of the Church of the
Covenant. Mrs. Angelini is remarkable
woman and an eloquent speaker.
Evening star., 1893-11-02
Jolly Fat Mems Club.

The members of the jolly Fat Mems Club
were entertained last evening by Mr.. Brill
at his place on the Conduit road Those
present were: Messrs, Buscher. Flick, Hocke-
myer. Kennedy. Sullivan. Frederick. Scott
Schneider. SPAIN. Bull, Smith. Young, Will
Jams. Weigand. Rowzee, Posey. Hendley,
Evening star., 1893-11-02
An Enjoyable Dance.

Jasper Council. No. 2s. Junior o. U A.
NJ, gave its annual dance last evening at
the National Rifles Armory. The COM
mittee of arrangements consisted of W. E.
Glover. chairman. and c. 3. Grain, d. NJ
Weeks. j. W. Lucas and W. E. Keefer
The floor committee was: W. Goodau chair
man. and A. A King. Chas> King and Lee
Scott
Evening star., 1893-11-02
THE COURTS.

Circuit Court. Division 1-Justice Bradley
-Yesterday--L. Haitz & Son agt. n. Horn;
Judgment by default Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company agt. J. NJ. Payne ct al.
counsel for defendant withdraws rule TO
employ new counsel and case set for No
vember 6. Heiberger agt. Pitchlynn: de-
fendsnt's death suggested. Estate of MIL
ton Ford; on hearing.
Evening star., 1893-11-02
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued by the
clerk of the court follows:
Harold Remington of Cleveland, Ohio,
and May A. Robertson; Frank Goodwin and
Page Farrage; Fred Edwards and Carrie
Hill; Chas. E.. Goodman and Dora c. Lip
pold; VIM. Robertson and Elizabeth Green;
John W. Atchison and Mary V. Lovelace
both of Stafford county. Va; Henry P. Hud-
dleson Of Pleasant Hill, No., and Sarah A.
Hay.
Evening star., 1893-11-02
Plymouth CongrexationnI Church.

The annual meeting of the Plymouth
Congregational Church. 18th and p streets
northwest, was held last night for the pur-
pose of hearing the reports and for the
election Of officers The reports were care
fully prepared and showed that the church
was In good condition. There were but few
changes made. The following are the pres
ent officers: Pastor, Rev. Sterling N.
Brown; deacons. Frederick Mason, Thomas
Washington, VIM. Bu1d. Edwin King,
Warren G. Fearing, Hamilton Pinkney,
James e. Freeman; trustees John l..
Lacy, VIM. H. Thomas, VIM. H. Lee. John
H. Butcher, Henry w. Freeman. Thomas l..
Brown. Charles Mason; treasurer. Miss
Sadie Jones: clerk, Lewis III. Neill: super
intendent of Sunday school, James l.. Neill
ushers. Adison A. Syphax. George Horton,
VIM. b. ChapDell. Robert Wilson. Leon
Hall. ]. s. Coolidge, Charles Morgan, John
T. Brown.
Evening star., 1893-11-02
BABYs Sk1N Avn Sc.1p

Ceansed, purified and beautied 10y CUTICURA
SOAP, greatest of all skin purifiers and beautifers
well purest and sweetest Of toilet and
nursery soaps. Only for pimplcs and black
heads, because the only preventive Of innamma-
tion and clogging of the pores, the of most
complexional designations. Sold everywhere.
Evening star., 1893-11-02
For the Eastern Presbyterian Church

For the Eastern Presbyterian Church.
An interesting lecture and musicale was
held at Metzerotts Music Hall Tuesday
evening under the auspices of the Eastern
Presbyterian Church. The lecturer. Rev.
Thomas Chalmers Easton, d. D.. was in
troduced by Commissioner Ross in a neat
little speech. The subject of the lecture
was the life and character of Robert Burns,
which was an eloquent and mastery effort
abounding with wit and pathos. and the
speaker was frequently applauded. At the
close the lecturer exhibited the walking
stick of the Scottish bard The musical pro-
gram was carried out In a highly artistic
manner by a corps Of well-t-ained musI-
clans. The house was crowded by a large
and appreciative audience. A number of
noted citizens were present.
Evening star., 1893-11-02
A Boy Badly Hurt.

Sigmund Bray, a white boy Of thirteen
years. living at 1125 Sd street southwest
in attempting to jump on a brick wagon
yesterday fell, and the wheel passed over
HIM. He was badly hurt. He was sent
to the Emergency Hospital
Evening star., 1893-11-02

HOODS PILLS cure all Liver Ills. Biiousness
Jaundice. Indigestion. Sick Headache.
Evening star., 1893-11-02
LOCAL MENTION.
THE WEATHER,
,recast TIL s pm. Friday.

For the District of Columbia, Maryland and
Virginia. generally fai-; warmer; warmer south
west winds FRIDAY morning, probably colder
northTesteriy winds Friday night.
Condition of the Water.
Temperature and condition OF water at s
am: Great Falls. temperature, 40; condition.
Y: receiving reservoir, temperature, So; condi-
tion at north connection. 30; condition at south
connection. SO; distributing reservoir, tempera-
ture So; condition at infuent gate house, %;
efiuent gate house. 19
Tides Tomorrow.
High tide. Low tide
$40 am 3:54 pm. 1000 am. 1881 pm.
Evening star., 1893-11-02
Counter Charges.

For several days Justice Hagner of
Equity Court, Division 2. has been engaged
in hearing the case Of Theodore w. Estler
against Ida c. Estler, in which Messrs.
Cook and Sutherland appear for the hus-
band and Mr. Campbell Darlington for the
wife. The bill was filed September 2, 1892.
and the charge Of unfaithfulness was made
against the wife and the wife. after deny
ing the charges. filed a cross-bill making a
similar charge against the husband.
Evening star., 1893-11-02

PeremptOry sale Of new double tws,-story
and basement brick dwelling corner of +th
and South Carolina avenue southeas7- and
two-stOry and basement brick DWELLING, No
6S South Carolina avenue southeast 20 he
sold tomorrow at 430 O'Clock. Thes,, are
desirable dwellings and desirable in vest
meats. See advertisement.
Evening star., 1893-11-02
The Anti-saloon Lenrue

Gen Green Clay Smith and Mrs NJ. B.
Platt delivered addresses last evening at a
meeting of the Anti-saloon League at the
metropolitan II. E. Church. The vice presi-
dent OF the league, Prof. H. r. Stewart,
presided.
Evening star., 1893-11-02
Before Judge McCOmas,

In the Criminal Court, division /, today,
before Justice McComas. but one case was
on the calendar, that of George F. Lamborn
indicted for forgery. He withdrew his plea
of not guilty and plead guilty, but sentence
was not imposed.
Evening star., 1893-11-02
Receiver Wanted,

In the case Of b. H. warder agt The
Brodix Publishing Co., to enforce Judgment
Mr.. Ridout. for the complainant has filed
a motion for the appointment of a receiver,
on which Chief Justice Bingham directed a
rule to issue returnable on the 18th instant
Evening star., 1893-11-02
A Small Fire.

House 119 D street southeast, occupied by
a Mr.. Lomax, was damaged to the extent
of 500 yesterday by fire caused by a de-
fectlve nue.