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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-24
SLIGO.

At the home OF Isaac Warner a respect
ed colored citizen, who has resided in this
section during the last twenty-one years, a
painful accident occurred on Thursday
night. Annie. the seventeen-year-old daugh-
ter Of Mr.. Warner, was the victim. The
family consists of eleven persons, and to
while away the evenings, one Of the sons
frequently displayed his talents as a vio-
linist. On this occasion some Of the
younger members OF the family, with a few
friends, were enjoying themselves in dane
ing. 1t seems that Annie was sitting about
six feet from one corner Of the room where
gun had been placed during the day
Mamie, another daughter, had been stand
ing in the corner, not knowing that the gun
was there. which, 1t appears, was covered
by dress hanging over it. Her dress be-
came. in some way. entangled with this
article. and in leaving her position after the
dance was over, about 1890 O'clock the
gun, which was behind the hanging dress
was drawn to the floor. 1t was loaded and
the conclusion caused it to 60 off, the full
contents entering Annies leg between the
knee and ankle, with exception Of two of
the shot, which slightly wounded the moth
er of the family. DIR. Brown Of Burnt Mills
was Immediately summoned and decided
that 1t was better to convey the girl at
once to hospital, as the large bone in the
leg was fractured and it would take sew
eral days to determine whether or not am
putation should take place, and upon his
advice this action was taken. and yester-
day Annie was received at Freedmans Hos
pital, where the physician in charge ex.
pressed the opinion that about five days
would have to elapse prior to decision be-
ing rendered as to the necessity of depriv-
ing the girl of her limb.
Miss Maud Foster of Washington is
spending the Easter holidays with Mrs
William II. Davidson near this place
Mr.. Daniel Mason. who has been suffer-
ing from severe attack of the grip, has
recovered.
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BENNING.

The citizens Of Benning have determined
to secure, if possible, an expenditure of
some of the public money here In accord
ance with this idea they have organized the
Benning and Deanwood Citizens Improve
nent Association, with officers as follows:
President, j. II. Voorhees,; vice president,
j. s. Mewshaw; secretary, J. W. France;
treasurer, P. f. Meaney.
A branch of the Washington National
Building and Loan Association has been
organized here and quite a large number OF
shares subscribed for. The branch has
made quite a successful beginning.
The A. ]. Curtis place of about fifty acres
has been sold 10 a syndicate. and it is I'M
derstood that the price realized was quite
a handsome one. The property il Is ru-
mored, will be turned into a cemetery.
Mr.. w. II. Benton and family, recently of
Philadelphia, are at present staying with
his father in Benning. MIR. Benton intends
allying himself with his father and brother
In the real estate business in Washington.
The fruit growers in this neighborhood
are anticipating a heavy yield OF fruit this
season, provided there are no heavy frosts.
Horses are arriving nearly every day at
Benning race track. and should the race
track bill be passed by Congress every in
dication points to a very successful spring
meeting.
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TAkOMA PARK.

One Of the largest and most interesting
meetings Of the Methodist League was that
held Monday evening at the residence CT
DIR. H. NJ. Bennett. The attendance al
these meetings, like most religious meetings
held in Takoma. is not confined to one sect
but union in character and enjoyed and
participated in by all present. The meet
ing on Monday evening will be at Mr.. J.
Vance Lewis, on Maple avenue, with Mr.
Philip Crist of Hamline Church as leader
The Takoma Park Dramatic and Literary
Club held meeting at the home of Miss
Annie Jones of Oak avenue Tuesday even
ing. with full representation of members
where a most enjoyable evening WIS spent
Miss Mcpherson will resume her resi-
dence in Takoma at the residence of her
brother, Mr.. Byron Coon, about April l.
The reopening of Hotel Takoma, under
the new management, Messrs. Burton, Mu-
laney and NAPLES, on April l is a source
of qualification to our community. The en-
tertainment promised in the way of weekly
hops, musicales and other attractions VIII
receive encouragement from our residents
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large edifces, free from .,ebt All this was
done in addition to the care Of his own
church at kingfsher. The Garden Me-
mortal Church had the pleasure of hea ring
MIR. North preach last May, and extended
him a call, which he accepted in July last.
Since taking charge Of this church there
has been a marvellous advance along every
line. The gain in church membership has
been fully $50 per cent. This church is
largely composed of young people. The
pastor says: The secret OF success is to
be traced to the deep spirituality and So
ciability upon their part Al every service
Of the church the pastor and his elders
man, woman and child.
Fifty new chairs have been purchased
and placed in the Anacostia Baptist Church
to provide for the largely increased attend
ance at that place of worship since the ad-
vent Of the present Incumbent, Rev. Hugh
T. Stevenson.
The funeral of Mr.. John H. Rollins, W hose
death occurred at his residence corner
OF Monroe and Washington streets on We'd
nesday last was had from there yesterday
at 2:3O =. m. and was attended by delega-
lions from organizations of which decea sed
was a member
The Commissioners of the District fave
by letter. Informed Mr.. ]. D. Newton that
there are no funds available for the i'm
provement of jackson street, as asked. In
response to complaints from residents OF
Washington, Adams and Jackson streets
they have taken the necessary steps to
improve the sanitary condition of those
thoroughfares.
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BROOkLAND.

King David Lodge, F. A. A. NJ, OF
Brookland, by dispensation of the grand
master of the District, will hold special
communication this evening in their lodge
room, to work the F. c. and NJ NJ degrees
Thomas H. Young OF Lebanon Lodge, No Z,
has been made an honorary member OF
King David Lodge. b. b. French Lodge OF
Washington, out Of compliment to one OF
their former members, S. w. George F.
Erdman, have presented to King David
Lodge set of working tools. The p-esen-
tation speech was made by Past Grand
Master James A. Sample and responded to
httingly by w. NJ. Thomas @. Carmick.
Miss Grace NJ. Thomas has leased the
residence formerly occupied by Mr. Waite.
Barrows, on Hartford avenue near 18th, To
Nj. Howard Beall.
Mr.. Samuel Fry will remove from Queen
street to Emporla street, South Brookland
Mr.. Keller viii occupy M. Jones fat on
Fort street near 18th for the present
Miss Margaretta Riehl has returned to
her house on Queen street
Mr.. Andrew Funk OF West Brookland has
Mr.. D. Austin Babcock of Washington on
Frankfort street. South Brookland
MIR. Russell Barnes will move into Barn.
stable Villa, corner Of 18th and Emporia
streets. next week.
The many friends of Miss Agnes Brooks
will be pleased to learn that she is i'm
proving slowly from her recent affiiction
and will soon be able to drive out
Miss Mary II. Howe OF University Heights
will take the part Of Marguerite in the
third act from Faust on the 18th OF
April, the occasion being the final concert
given by Prof. Mariana Mama and his
pupils, foc which great preparations are
being made.
DR.. Theo. Y. Hull has returned to Brook.
land from his sad journey to his forme,
home in Missouri.
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ALEXANDRIA,

Alexandria will early next month welcome
to its hospitality the Odd Fellows of Vir-
ginia. Since 1882, when the first lodge was
instituted here and especially since 1899.
when Potomac Lodge, which is still in ex-
istence, was constituted the friendship,
love and truth of Odd Fellowship has con-
stituted ones of the benign influences of
Alexandria life. On the occasion OF the re-
ception of the Grand Lodge in this city, On
the 9th proximo, Mayor Strauss will deliver
a welcome on behalf of the people Of Alex
andria and Commonwealth Attorney Mar
bury will welcome the visitors on behalf of
the Potomac and Sarepta lodges. Grand
Master p. NJ. kendler of Virginia will re-
spond for the Grand Lodge. Besides the
two hundred representatives from Viz
ginia who are expected here on the occa-
sion, the Grand Lodge of the District Of
Columbia is expected to be also present
The occasion will be one of unusual in
terest.
1t is the universal opinion here that while
Gov. O'Ferrall will cooperate in every
method possible in banishing gambling from
Jackson City, Rosslyn and other portions
Of Alexandria county, he will not interfere
with pool selling at the Alexandria Driving
Park. and it is we'll understood that in that
park no gaming not allowed by law will be
permitted.
At the meeting Of the city council next
Tuesday night the proposal to lease The
east end of the old Alexandria canal as
mentioned In The Star few days ago, will
come up, and 1t is expected that lease
will be made to manufacturing company
at $500 per annum for ten years.
Pentalpha Lodge Of Washington has pre-
scented Alexandria, as hing ton Lodge Of this
city with a superb medallion of Washing
ton. Mr.. B. +. l.. Tremaine of Washing ton
made the presentation and Mr.. F. E. Ander-
SON made an appropriate reception on the
part of the lodge.
1t Is understood that Mr.. l.. G. Barley will
not oppose Commonwealth Attorney Mar
bury at the May election.
st. Paurs Church has been put in COM
pete order. and is ready for the reception
of the new rector whenever he shall be
called.
Good Friday services took place last night
at ST. Marys Catholic Church, the plain
tive way of the Cross being attended by
a large congregation.
The bill to appoint a city engineer will
come up for consideration at the meeting Of
the city council on next Tuesday night.
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Messrs Bounds and O'Brien are erecting
a dwelling for Mr.. Charles Frothing ham
on 18th street
First Auditor E. P. Baldwin OF the
Treasury Department has purchased the
handsome property of Mrs. Moorehead on
Railroad avenue. and will take possession
Of ii on April Is.
On April 1 the electric lights in Laurel
will begin to burn all night thus setting a
good example to many larger and Older
places upon street lighting.
The charter of Laurel, having been
amended, much interest is felt in the cleo
ton which occurs on April 2, when an
entire new set of Officers from mayor
down, will be elected
The following have been selected as
officers to conduct the first election under
the amended charter: Judges, j. w. Brown
ing. Jas. Federline and Edward Penn, with
Joseph Curley and ]. T. Brashears as
clerks.
The retirement of Mr.. Compton from
Congress, by reason of his appointment as
naval officer at Baltimore, will cause a
lively scramble for the nomination his
successor. The latest, and by many
thought to be the strongest candidate, is
Hon. Oden Bowie. ex-governor of the state.
and now president of the City Passenger
railway of Baltimore. Ex-senator Chas
E. Coffin of Prince Georges county will
probably be the republican candidate, and
is, without doubt the strongest candidate
they can name. Mr.. Coffin is an iron man.
ufacturer and, therefore, a p-otectionist
and is popular with all the factions of his
party.
Rev. J. H. Kuhlman, pastor OF Trinity
NJ. Z. Church South. leaves for conference
i'm Fredericksburg on Tuesday next.
The church conference here have adopted
resolutions very complimentary to Mr.
kaufman, promising him hearty welcome
should he be returned next year.
Lent being ove- on Sunday several
anti
future. ON Monday night the Carroll In
stitute Dramatic Club will give AN Even
ing With Shakespeare at the Academy Of
Music. and from the favorable notice Of
the club given in recent issue of The
Star cur people look forward to the coming
event, anticipating fine entertainment.
The Laurel Drum Corps gave an enter
tainment during this week called "a neck
tie social" which was enjoyed very much
by those present.
Captain J. w. Collins. late assistant fish
commissioner and more recently in charge
of the fishery exhibits at the worlds fail
delivered a lecture in the Baptist Church
here upon his impressions of the fair as he
saw 1t. The lecture was very interesting
and was Illustrated by more than fifty fine
pictures of the exhibits and grounds.
The annual meeting of the Laurel Build
ing Association was held on Tuesday night
at which time occurred the election of
officers, resulting in the choice of the fcl-
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THE MOSQU|TOCOAST
Why 1t is of Importance to Preserve
Its Neutrality.
ENGLAND'S FORMER CLAIM TO IT
Yielded When the CIayton-BuIwer
Treaty Was Made. .
THE NICARA QUA CANAL

According to the report Of the Secretary
of State, transmitted to the Senate by the
President what will be known in diplomatic
history as the Bluehelds incident is closed
the United States government having been
assured that the British foreign office
positively reafirmed the declaration here
tofore made by her majesty's government
that no protectorate over the Mosquito
Indians, in substance or form, nor any
thing in the nature of a protectorate, is de-
sired or If tended BY the British govern
ment. The landing at Bluefields of a
British force from the cruiser Cleopatra
was simply, according to the British state
ment for the purpose Of preventing
violence and protecting residents in the
territory, pending a settlement of the
troubles between the Nicaraguan govern
ment and the Mosquito Indians. The in
cident, so called, assumed an Importance IN
American eyes becauss of the peculiar
situation Of the territory In question from
q diplomatic point Of view. The inter-
ference Of European power In that terri
tory, with a view to establishing any sort
Of dominion or protectorate. would conflict
with the political maxim. dear to American
hearts. known as the Monroe doctrine
In this particular case the assumption Of
control In any form over that territory by
the British government would be, it is
held, a clear violation Of the Clayton Bull
wer treaty. by which treaty the United
States and England solemniy agreed to
keep their hands OF the Mosquito coast,
to reserve from all projects Of dominion
or control the region through which the
projected Nicaraguan canal is to pass, and
to maintain the neutrality Of that terri
tory.
The fact that the eastern terminus of the
proposed inter-oceanic canal is located in
the Mosquito territory gives to that stretch
OF swampy coast a much greater import
ance than 1t would otherwise have In the
event of the completion of the canal, the
control of its te-mini or of any section of
Ii by one power might give to that pow er
commercial and military advantages which
were. years ago fully appreciated. Hence
it was that when British wa-ship ap-
peared at Bluefelds. and British force
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-24
DIR. DAMON's GRAND SUCCESS.
How the Public View the Work of
This Magnetic Phenomenon.


Nothing is more fascinating than the records Of
human science and skill triumphing sickness
and disease. This Is particularly true when the
maladies which have been mastered belong 10 the
catalogue popularity supposed to be incurable. and.
tnasmuch as nothing more profoundly interests tie
people than a knowledge Of the progress and tri-
smphs being won by the intelligent and progressive
physicians IN the realms of the healing art we
take pleasure in speaking Of DR.. Damon, the noted
specialist, who stands in the front rank Of the
radical or progressive wing Of the medical pro-
fessson OF America Cases that have seemed beyond
human aid have been cured by this man and bis
able associates right here in Washington and il is
an acknowledged fact that physician In the
country can show more honest, genuine testimonials
OF cures than be- little over year ago DR..
Damon came to this city almost perfect stranger.
He began By giving course OF lectures and public
demonstrations Of his ability TO cure disease at
Builders Exchange Hall He invited every one
who was lame. crippled. blind deaf to come and
test bis power. Hundreds came to him and were
treated free and cured Of all manner Of diseases.
until the army OF free patients numbered $50.
During this time $500 people. from all over the
world were at the hall and witnessed these mar
velous cures Surely DIR. Damon had the courage
Of his convictions He must have been positive of
his ability to cure the worst forms Of disease or
he would never have dared to appear before a
critical audience, he would be to ind at
the capital OF the nation. The fact remains. be did
appear, the cures were performed. and skeptlc and
doubter alike looked on in wonder and amusement.
From a small beginning this noted physician stands
today the best known. and to say. the
most talked about Of any physician within . thou
sand miles He has the best appointed Offices, re-
eeptiOn and treatment rooms, Of any In the city
az sos 18th Easy of access from all points.
Here everything Is like clock work. From 10 to
100 patients examined daily without the slight
est discomfort TO the most sensitive woman or
child. and they then told just what may be ex-
pected in the way Of cure or r.lief One thing
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NEWS.
ANACOSTIA.

About six years ago Rev. Joseph B.
North, the lately installed pastor of Garden
Memorial Presbyterian Church, Anacostia,
D. c.. left Philadelphia, being then a mem
Der of the Philadelphia presbytery, to take
charge of the Presbyterian Church of Medi-
cine Lodge, Kan. Four years were spent
in the pastorate of this church, and under
his ministry 1t became the strongest church
in the city. The congregation Of the First
Presbyterian Church of l[ingfisher, Okla,
hearing of Mr.. Norths ability as pastor
and preacher, extended him call to take
charge Of their church After receiving
three calls from them within a period OF
six months, he decided to accept. This
congregation built the first church of any
denomination In the territory OF Oklahoma.
Mr.. North's labors here were crowned with
wonderful success. During the last six
months of his stay In that territory he
organized five churches, and built three
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lowing: President c. F. Shaffer; vice presi-
dent, c. H. Stanley, secretary, W. H. Har-
risen; treasure. Geo. w. Lillibridge; d.
rectors, T. l.. Fairall, John II. Morrison.
Peter Slingerland, J. A. Flanne-y and G.
W. Waters. Notwithsta the hard
times, the annual report was a very good
one, and a good dividend was earned.
Easter will be celebrated in all the
churches here by special services and in
teresting programs At the Episcopal
Church the following selections will be
given: Anthem. Christ Our Passover,
Cramer; TIE Deum, A. Ranken; Jubilati,
them, Gadsby; Kyrie, Mendelssohn; Gloria
Tibi, Monk: The Strife is Ger, Palestia
0ffe-tory solo, Deurell: Ten Thousand
Times Ten Thousand, Dykes.
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KEN SINGTON.

There will be a special Easter service al
theWarner Memorial Church Sunday morn.
ing. conducted by Rev. J. l.. French Sc
lections by the choir and solos will be an
interesting feature of the service. The
Christian Endeavor of Takoma will have
charge of the evening service
Rev. Robert n. Moore, pastor Of the Meth.
odist Church, Will preach in the church
morning and evening on Easter
Mrs. w. w. Eldridge gave a luncheon on
Tuesday in honor of Mrs. Mary Crunk OF
Michigan. Those present were Mrs T. s
Gartrell, Mrs. Alphonso Hart, Mrs. c. w
T. Wright, Mrs. J. F. Stock, Mrs. Emory
Baxter, Mrs. l.. H. Milliken of Kensing-
ton, Mrs Carroll of Pennsylvania and Mrs
Hutchins Of Michigan.
Miss oda Calhoun is visiting friends in
Washington.
Miss Ranie Mannakee is home from
boarding school for the Easter holidays
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Mr.. r. {. Messer will open his exhibition
next Monday in the Fischer gallery. This
view Will be of unusual Interest as mos, ~
the artists work ACCOMPLISHED dur,ns ths
winter will be hung.
Mr.. Hobart Nichols, Mr.. Spencer Nichol.
Mr.. Wells, Mr.. Sawyer and Mr. W. b CHI.
Ton are the members OF a recently orean-
ized sketch club. As each Of these GENTLE
men is what may be termed in technical
parlance an out-of-door artist the result OF
tkelr almost daily excursions is highly sat-
lsiactory, ana some unusually fine studies
VIII be shown by them during the coming
exhibition.
Mr. John w. Wallace has completed the
improvements on his studio in the Comp
building, and, with increased facilities IN
doing some excellent work One of his best
cahNaseS shows graceful female flgure
representing autumn. Mr.. Wallace expects
70 nave number Of paintings. the result
hibition.
Miss Bertha Perrie. who. It viii be re-
memDered, was the fortunate recipient OF
the prize given for best work shown during
the frst exhibition OF the Society of WASH
ington Artists" is busy preparing a num-
per OF water color studies for the exhIbl-
ton.
The residence of Mr. Monkey has been
the center OF interest to washiagt,o So
ciety Tor the past few days, the especial at
traction being Mr.. Armour's Daintlng The
Rays the Thing" Ii is a fine subject well
treated, the rich coloring Of heavy drap-
cries and the delicate flesh tones drawing
the attention from what might otherwise
be counted defects in the treatment and
handling OF the lighter textures.
The Corcoran Art School is fast becorn-
ing one of the leading educational institu-
ions. The membership of the evening
classes numbers a regular attendance az
seVenty-nve and the day classes rs The
students are aax.ously awaiting the COM
pletion Of the new school, where, With in
creased facilities. a number Of new fea-
lures will be introduced. among which will
be modelling and water color. In speakinx 2
OF his method of instruction Prof Andrews
says: What i want to impress uron my
pupils is the Importance Of correctness OF
outline and the reproduction OF round OBJ
jects with perfect simplicity AMI direct
ness, after the old and tried Leonardo IA
Nfnci school, 1 do not believe in ,rnrres.
sionism. either In theory or practice The
| only way to study intelligently and achieve
any amount Of success I'm art is to work
carefully and give close attention TO details.
i rejoice in the prospect OF the Increased
working facilities which the new school
and gallery will afford us and intend to
give the students every opportunity 10 cul-
| tivate a knowledge of what Is one OF the
essentials Of a perfect education"
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