Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-12
LANGDON.

The actual work Of construction of the new pub
lie school auildin at IAnSon will. it is expected
be begun this afternoon. at which time Mr.. Alfred
Wall, who has received the contract for the ex-
cavating necessary TO be DONE from Mr.. Pavarini
the contractor for the entire Improvement will put
Mt work large force OF and CARTS and Mr.
Wall will try to have his part advanced far
enough to Admit Of the bricklayers and stone
niasorls beginning their operations In two or three
days.
Mr.. Pavarini said today that he intends TO have
only members of recognized union oryaniza ions
wGTk on the structure, and that the eighthour law
will be complied with TO the letter
Mr.. Iavarini further said that he will aim to
nase rhe pulling ready to turn over to the Dis
expiration OF the time named i'll the contract
IL Is understood that Mr.. Pavarini has decided to
apiolnt Mr George Metauley. who was Endorsed
BY the Northeastern Suburban Citizens Associa-
Hon for the position of janitor of the building
when finished to be Waterman during the period
DIR. Frank T. Howe of The Evening Star has
kindly consented. at the request of some of the
best-known citizens of IAng,ion. to deliver a isc-
lure there interesting topic In the near fu-
ture and ii is probable that the meeting will be
held Under the auspices Of the vestry of St
BarIIabs,s II. E Mission a number of other We'll
known and able speakers who have been spoken tC
on tine subject Of delivering one or more Of course
of lectures proposed he given during the fall
ard winter months have consented to do so, and II
is probable that series of very delightfu events
free Of charge 10 those who attend will he ar
fordf the people in the community during the cold
weather now approaching.
Efforts are being made arrange for q publ.
mEeti in Iin-dDn during the coming visit ia
washington Of Capt Fryer of the Salvation Army
headquarters. New York who will shortly II is
expected. come to the District in the prosecutior
Of the work of the mercy department. of the
army. under Commander IoOth-Tucker
Arrangements have been completed for the or
ganizTridn of mission under the auspices of FL.
Worth W. E. Church South. Washington Rev
John u Knott. pastor in Lang,lon. and il nothing
unforeseen crcurs the first meeting will he hello
next Sunday week.
There is great complaint among: the people Ct
lan:uAH because for some unexplained reason
n hp ST lam
every morning. whereas they ought to burn unit
Daylight. There Is also much dissatisfaction px
pressed because the waiting roms at the b. and o
station are rs dark a pocket ut night and can
not be lighted up for those who go there to TAX,
the trains or TO wait for passengers. Mr.. Ross
man the agent sent the lamps which We're moi
giving satisfaction, to Baltimore TO be repaired
more than two weeks ago. and they have not vel
been returned.
valuable horse and good buggy which wer,
Ieft standing for few moments by their owner
MT Fred SNYDER Of Green Vale In front OF th.
LanSti"n Opera House Friday night last, wer,
either stolen or the animal strayed away tnkin:
Inc vehicle with him. Nothing has since beef
hearu from them, nor Is there any clew to thei
whereabouts. - 1870