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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-25

Rain or snow has fallen in the lake
regions and the upper Missouri valley and
showers have occurred in the Mississippi
and Ohio valleys and occ asionally in the
gulf states.
Threatening weather. with showers, is
indicated for tonight and Thursday in New
England the lower lake region, the Ohio
and lower Mississippi valleys. Threaten
ing weather and possibly showers will pre-
vail in the middle Atlantic states and
generally fair or partly cloudy weather
in the east gulf states and occasional show
ers in the west gulf states.
The following heavy precipitation lin
inches) was reported During the past "a
hours-Los Angeles, La.
Tide Table.
Today-Low tide, 5:15 am and 5:24 pm. !;
high tide, II :O5 am. and II 81 pm.
Tomorrow-Low tide, 600 am. and Go
pm; high tide, :5S am.
The Sun and Moon.
Sun RISES 6:54; sun SETS 4:40. Moon rises,
94 pm.
The City Lights.
Gas lamps all lighted by 5:4S pm; eXtin-
gushing begun at 6a4 am. The lighting
Is begun one hour before the time named.
Arc lamps lighted at 5:33 pm; eXtin-
guished at 6:l9.
Range of the Thermometer.
The following were the readings of the
Thermometer at the weather bureau today
am, SO; pm. GO: maximum. &c; min
imum, 80.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-25
room and attained such Roadway that 1t
Was heyond human power to check 1t.

room and attained such Roadway that it
was beyond human power to check 1t.
LAS near as can estimate it, have sus-
tanned Il loss of s35,0O0," continued Mr..
Smith. Understand me to say though,
that the mills and it's contents could hardly
be replaced for $50.0O0. In placing the fig
ure at $4,000 l have allowed for eight
years use of the property. There was not
a cent of insurance to cover the loss &C.
casioned by last evenings fire.
The mill was a three-story structure,
Mr. Smith went on to explain, land In 1t
was vast amount of valuable machinery
and TOOLS the accumulation of years. In
adjoining sheds l had stored many costly
and rare woods, such as mahogany and the
like. All of 1t furnished food for the
flames. Forty-one men are thrown out OF
employment as result of the fire. 1t Is
my intention not to rebuild on the present
site. l am completing mill at the foot Of
4th street southeast. however, and ALL be
able to handle some of the work that was
under way at the new establishment. Bus
mess has been dull for some time, owing
to the ente-election' uncertainty, and was
just beginning to prosper. and / had &C
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-25
THANKSGIVING RACES,
The Wheelmen Will Have Their Reas
Race Tomorrow.

The Wheelmen Will Have Their Read
Race Tomorrow.
All the arrangements have been completed
for the handicap road race to be held I'M
der the auspices of the Arlington Wheel
men tomorrow afternoon on the Conduit
road. The officials have been chosen and
the list of entries, with the hapdicap as
signed to each rider, has been made I'D.
With good weather there will be good
race.
The start is to be made at 10 O'Clock
sharp, and all the starters will meet at the
bridge. The course is to be the upper one,
and the distance is ten miles. The judges
are ]. Hart Britain, l.. Il. Graves and
ID. l.. Sandoe; the timers, H. NJ. Dopbins,
Frank Wissner and L. A. Harris; handi-
capper and starter, b. F. Larcombe; check
ers, Nathan Wine and Max Oppenheimer.
The entries and handicaps are follows: :
L. Espey, s; w. Gettinger, ~; j. w.
Rawlings, 7,a; w. A. Quinn, e; E. b. Terry,
AZ; F. c. Potts. Az; J. f. Whitson. 4:
G. H. Schwinn, s;5: c. McGown, 3; c. J.
Butler 3; G. T. Smith, 3; ii. Walker, 3;
E. J. Murphy. 2; J.. w. Thompson, >; A.
II. Dawson. liz; r. H. Stone, 1; I. N.
Mudd scratch.
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DIPHTHERIA CASES.
All the School Buildings to Be Disin-
fected.


Since The Stars report closed yesterday
eight new cases of diphtheria have been
reported to the health office. These cases
are scattered all over the city, and 1t is
the belief of those who know that the dis
ease has obtained such a Roadway that il
will not be possible to stamp it out The
best that can be done is to restrict it as
much as possible and the medical fra
ternity is doing all in its power to assist
the health officer in this.
AS a precautionary measure, and because
cases of diphtheria have recently made
their appearance in several other public
schools, Health Officer Woodward has de-
cided to disinfect every public school build
ing in the District.
This work will begin tomorrow and will
continue until next Sunday, when 1t is be-
lieved the work will be completed The
schools will be closed commencing tomor-
row for the remainder of the week, and
this will give the department the oppor-
tunity desired. The work will be under
the supervision of the sanitary inspectors
and each building will be given a thor
ough disinfection.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-25

Twelfth street northeast between and 1 streets
-Jno 7. Arms ct al, trustees, to Watson ]. New
ten, west 40 feet Of lets lis and 119, 81. 9s1 i;
1925.
Thirteenth street northeast near Maryland ave.
Eue-Tounley J. Brown to Jno. NJ Gregory, lot p
So. 1905; $3.50.
South Carolina avenue southeast near 18th street
barney Cole ct ux. to Maryland Barnes LOT q
and east feet Of lot L, So. south Of 1859; 5000.
Alley between and Q, LIST and Canal streets
Carmody, lots 1856. 1856 1877, 1el, So 744; ST 600 "
Acker street northeast-Susan N. v Depue to
Peters Mill Seat-Ros A. Fish ct al. trustees
to Jno. A. Butler, lots 2G and %; $40.
Maryland avenue and G street northeast-Ivmon
D: Landon to Susan NJ. v. Depue, lot i, 50. south
West Brooklaud Park-Samuel Ross ct ux. to W.
Preston Williamson, lot 16. blk. 2; So
Vermont avenue northwest near o street Eth
street northwest between and o streets and
22d street between II and streets NORTHWESTERN.
H. White ct ux. to James J. hampton, lot O. So
Al; lot ID, SO. south Of 277; original lot IS a.
Go; $40.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-25
Thos. Smi this Mill and Yard Go Up
in Smoke.
THOUSANDS OF SPECTATORS
Origin Mystery and the Loss
Heavy.
L G II T IN u R. N CE

By far the most brilliant and disastrous
fire for some time past in this locality for
several hours last evening illuminated the
greater portion of the city and proved an
irresistible attraction for fully 10000 per-
sons. The flames originated in and COM
pletely destroyed the large lumber and
located just east of the old Capitol Base
Ball Park, at the corner of G street and LIST
street northeast. The entire fire depart
ment of the District was summoned to the
scene. as well as the greater portion of the
police reserve. For time other property
in the vicinity was threatened with de-
struction The flames assembled high into
the air, and sparks from the fire descended
fully mile from their origin.
The heat from the conf1agration was so
intense that spectators standing q block
distant were compelled to move away. The
base ball park formed an excellent point Of
vantage from which to view the destruc-
ton of the mill. and every foot of ground
was occupied. Had not the situation been
it was, the police would have expert
enced serious difficulty in handling the i'm
mense throng that fiocked from all parts Of
the city t" the fire.
Serious Delay.
Frank Talbert, a private Waterman in
the employ of Mr.. Smith, was on the Sec
ord floor of the mill when he became aware
that something was burning. He made a
hasty examination and discovered a blaze
in the boiler room on the ground floor. With
the assistance of two boys, he attempted
to extinguish the fire, but it had grown to
such proportions that their efforts proved
futile Sergeant Lombardy and Policemen
Creagh and Lynch were at the corner of
North Capitol and G streets at this time,
and, on noticing the blaze. they FASTENED
for assistance. Policeman Creagh found 1t
impossible to open the nearest fire alarm
box with the key in his possession and he
then pr :eeded to the government print
ing OF :, but was declined permission. he
says, o turn in an alarm from the box To-
Gated in that building or to even make use
of the telephone there. Much valuable time
was lost because of this refusal An alarm
was finally sent in from the sixth precinct
station, but before the arrival of the first
engine the structure was doomed.
General Alarm.
Chief Paris was early on the scene and
he at once sent in general alarm. Within
comparatively short time the entire fire
department was in battle array, pouring
streams of water into the building and on
the nearby frame structures. Because of
the all-conquering heat, the fight against
the fire had to be directed from distance
so that progress was extremely slow.
Soon after the fire started the roof of the
large building collapsed and fell, carrying
with it the floors. The flames burst through
the windows and gradually wall after wall
fell in with crumbling roar. The spec
tacle can be truthfu1ly characterized as
grand and imposing, and it was fully APP
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-25

cepted number of large orders. l have
this morning received countless expressions
of sympathy, some very substantial, and
1 desire to make known my tull anprecia-
ton of the same
Notes of the Fire.
The coal shed of John P. Agnew, in close
proximity to the fire, was damaged to a
considerable extent.
Number engine, which was stationed
directly opposite the mill, was covered with
wet blankets to protect it from the heat.
The omnipresent small boys occupied TIE
limbs of every available tree, like so many
birds.
Not even the presence of Presidential
Candidate Bryan sufficed to attract any
thing like the throng to Capitol Park as
was last evening massed there.
The great volumes of flame, springing
heavenward and disappearing among the
clouds. constituted a sight long to be re-
membered.
Bicyclists Were we'll represented in the
crowd, and the majority of them wished
that they had left their wheels at nome.
Many of the spectators volunteered a
helping hand to the firemen in dragging the
heavy hose.
Several of the hose pipes burst, and, of
course. such accidents occurred where the
throng was most dense. In consequence
not few innocent spectators suffered a
drenching.
The firemen at work on the ruins today
presented a decidedly grimy appearance.
The Capitol building stood out in bold re-
lief and every portion of it could be plain
ly viewed from a distance.
Distance was deceptive last evening. Not
a few who thought the fire to be within
few blocks Of them travelled several miles
before reaching the scene of the conflasra-
ton.
Several of the members of No. 2 Engine
Company suffered severely at the Smith
lumber yard fire last highland the strength
of the company was so weakened as the
result that today 1T became necessary for
Chief Paris to detail men from various
truck companies to fill the temporary va
cancieS. Ct
The company left their house, on c street
near 18th northwest, at 7:15 o'clock, I'M
| mediately after the alarm of fire was
| sounded, and at once went into the thick
est OF the smoke, remaining on duty there
until $50 o'clock this morning.
During this period Foreman James keIi-
| her, Joseph Sullivan, Albert Easton and
| Assistant Foreman John Darlington were
severely burned about both eyes by smoke
heat and smoke. All, however, continued
| on duty until relieved between and Z
o'clock this morning, except Shipley, who
was when stricken at once carried to the
Emergency Hospital
This morning DR.. D. Percy Hickling,
physician for the fire department, exam
1ned the eyes of the four men injured, and
ne decided that 1t would be better for KEEL
iher and Sullivan to remain at their homes
for several days, and ordered them off
duty. kelher went to his home, No. 637
Maryland avenue southwest, and Sullivan
to his. at No. 604 Sd street southwest,
where they are to remain until they are
again able to do service. which DR.. Hick-
ling thinks will be but few days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-25
beyond the Building Lir
Bathing Beach.
FREE TO ALI!

FREE TO ALI!
WATCHES, KNIVES, RAZORS. PICTURES
PIPES and other valuable articles In exchange foe
coupons with ~
MAIL POUCH TOBACCO,
CSod b5 all dealers.) One coupon in each S-cent
C2,ouncel package. COUPONS EXPLAIN now 10
SECURE THE ABOVE Packages NOW IN sale.
'2-oz; empty bag as one coupon. Send for illus
trated catalogue giving complete list and descrip-
THE BLOCH BROS. TOBACCO CO., Wheeling, ".
Va. ny25-mw.ft
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-25
Divorce Granted,

Judge Cox today granted Lillian p. Bird
a divorce from Henry r. Bird. with per-
mission TO resume her maiden name of At
well. She is to have custody of their child
the father being ordered to pay So a month
for its maintenance; also the costs Of the
suit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-25
Your clothes are not manoled
here. We have the costliest- most
modern machinery in existence. The
Yale Laundry, 5I4 10th st. 1t
Transfers of Real Estnte.

No $50 Hickman st. s.e.-Milton P. Caldwell ct
to r. Ella Sullivan. lot II, SO. 738; SO
kenesaw st. bet. 18th and 18th sts-Lewis F.
Breuninger ct to Vim. b. and Ella s. Todd
part lot g. blk. -, Columbia Heights: SO
No. AIS 7th st. s.e.-Jacob W. Collins, ct nv +o
Jno. S. Rich part original lot 6. So eO2; SO
Thirteenth ST. ne bet. and sts-Nforriss,x
lot 10, ST. 1910; $40.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-25
Turkeys for the "Subs,"

The regular carriers Of the WASHINGTON
city post office. knowing ttat the earnings
of the substitute carriers were very small
and not willing to see them without a
Thanksgiving turkey. made up a sum sufli-
cient to furnish each married substitute
with a ten-pound fowl, with their best
wishes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-25
DISTRICT GOVERNMENT.
Paid Off Today.

Paid or Today.
All employees of the District government
were paid off today for Thanksgiving. The
District offices will be closed all day tomor-
row.
beyond the Building Line.
The Commissioners have amended foot
note of the schedule of limitations and
provisions relative to the projections of
portions of buildings beyond the building
line by adding the following:
mo projections whatever on the public
space shall be authorized or allowed at the
parts of streets to be widened for con-
formity to the adopted and recorded high
way extension plans until such parts of
streets are so Widened.''
Bathing Beach.
The Commissioners today forwarded tn
the Secretary of War with their recon-
mendation the plans and specifications for
the proposed new bathing beach to be con-
structed in the inner basin of the river.
These plans have heretofore been explained
in The Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-25
Guilty of Having a Counterfeit,

United States Commissioner Mills today
committed Charles Thompson, alias Dick
Hartsock and Leroy Anderson to Jail on a
charge of having counterfeit S bill about
the Both Of last July or 1st of August last
The charge was made by Geo. o. Barker
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-25
GLEE CLUB CONCERT,
An Entertninmcn fin Aid of George,
town College Athletics.

The glee, comedy and banjo, guitar and
mandolin clubs of Georgetown University
will give en- entertainment tonight in Gas
ION Memorial Hall for the benefit of the
Athletic Association of the university, un-
der the auspices of that organization An
attractive program has been prepared and
1t is expected the performance will add
considerably 10 the treasury of The a.socia-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-25
Presidential Appointment..

The President today appointed Thomas
s. Doyle of Virginia to be United States
consul at Beirut. Syria, and E. T. Will
Jams to be interpreter of the United States
consulate at Shanghai China.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-25
Columbia Heights.

One of the most desirable locations for residence
purposes in Washington, especially us no spirit
uous liquors can be sold there. and all the houses
must be built thirty feet back from the building
lines This space added to the width of the
street makes space between the houses 40 feet a
very desirable feature We have for sale n few
more of those beautiful brown stone and Pom
peiian-brick fronts. Must be sold during the next
sixty days. and at the prices can name there
should be no difficulty in procuring purchasers
See Il. II. WARNER & CO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-25
Gormully & Jeffery r1fg. Co.,
1882 14th ST. NV. 423-31 10th ST. NV.

ffygienic Ice. Not mI% naas1da
-PUREST-HARDEST-B BEST
Our Service Includes Every Section Of the CITY
and Mount Pleasant. Our Rates are Low. And all
ask Is trial by YOU.
THE HYGIENE ICE COMPANY
Works, 18th and ne. Office. 1423 st. NV
SELF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-25
FINANCIAL.

This Bank differs from others.
1t has hours convenient for the
man who works for his living.
Saturdays and government pay
days open from 6 to 8. And it
takes only few dollars to start
an account. Look into this
any time tomorrow or the dav
after.
Union Savings Bank, 1922 F St
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-25
NO EXCUSE NOW

For not buying Bicycle, to make room for
1897 RANBI.EltS. expected soon, shall offer
all patterns of 1895 RAMBIEIeS, singles in black
or colors, at the unexpectedly low figure of
SIXTY DOLLARS NET CASH
On time sales slight advance will he asked
We do claim that the 1897 patterns are
twenty dollars better than the 90. but they will
be more up-to-date and improved wherever DOS
sble TO make improvements; and our 1897
price has been set at EIGHTY DOLLARS, what
wheels have left hand must be sacrificed
Medium grade and auction wheels are not in
the same class SO RAMBLERS and we think
the cycling public will appreciate the chances We
giving them genuine bargains
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-25

The Yale way of laundering
clothes will be 4 revelation to YOU.
Drop a postal and wagon will call.
5I4 10th st. Telephone 1902. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-25

Chartered 10y Special Act Of Congress,
JAM le6'' and Acts Of Oct, 1890. and Feb, 1892
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-25
Wornout Men and Women

whose nerves all rnstrung and shattered
need Tharp's Old Reliable Berkeley Wits
ky to right the trouble. Its beneficial effects
quickly seen In frightened eyes, rosy
checks and vigorous activity. 81 a ut. Jas.
Tnarp. s12 F st. no25-1od
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-25

CAPITAL: ONE MILLION DOLLARS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-25

Cafdy
Now that the season of general Thanks
giving has arrived, desire to express to
MY friends and patrons my sincere ap-
probation Of their liberal fayOrs and pa
tronage. and trust that the
fidence and kindly feelings which have
characterized our past business relations
Will continue In the future. Accept my
best wishes for pleasant Thanks
giving
Chas. e. EIodgkir1, N12 9TH
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-25
CHURCH NOTICES.

FOUNDRY NJ E. CHURCH 18th AND G SITS
Thanksgiving day service.
Sermon for the day by the pastor, Rev. DIR.
Oliver A. Brown. 1t
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-07
New to the Country.

had oNertaken an old farmer I'm tho
Ioau' says writer In the Washington
turned n bend and came upon eight on. t"n
men, who had q prisoner i'm their midst
ana were making preparations to ham:
MIN TO the limb of II tree
"iIcre-what's ali this?" asked Tho ola
man as we came 10 halt
Coin to hang tho kuss!" was the brief
What rlir?"
Stealth that boss over thar"
The boss over thar" WAS tied to +,
Tree ana ne farmer took II good look at
of the latter: ~
~, I,;ay, diH,! YOU come along to my place
Yes, was the reply.
And didn't sell you that boss fur thir-
| ty dol!nrs?" ''''i
n am sure did. How does :, Gonna
| about, then. that they ar goin' TO hang
you far boss stealth Pc
II dunno"
lie bought that boss OF You. ala bcq"
ranging the moose $3.50 60
lie surely did. ana no doubt he's rot
ny bili OF sale in his pocket. Yes: i sold
My names Thompson. and ! guess some
of you know me-"
Look a-herc!" exclaimed the leader. as
ne turned on the prisoner " did you buy
YES"
And you've got bill of sale?"
Then why in blazcs didn't YOU saw So
when we run you down fur II horse thief
wall, replied the man. as he looked
around and yawncd. as IL bored with the
| proceedings, IL hnin't bin IN this kenny
hu, three or four days. and ! dind't Know
what tn" custom vast
They hauled him off his feet twice. lust
| 10 make him acquainted with the WAYS OF
the country. and then rode off in search OF
new game.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-07
SEALS IN THE SOuSn.
Nine, Including ~ TrIck rc.formcr
Escnpc from Elcn Islnud

Nine seals escaped on Monday from
the seal lake at Glen Island and seve-
ral parties made up Of Glen Island em-
pioyes are having seal hunt on the
STUNT among the mis- ling ones is Min
me- mo performing seal waich has
entertained audiences all over the world
oy ner tricks. She was sent 10 Glen Is
isnd for rest for the summer. She ~,
exhausted from constant travel ana h.r
owners thought thar If they could sive
Her Il vacation among pleasant sur
roundinss IL would benefit her. she
was put into the lake early i'm limo
ihcre We're twenty-nine seals i'm the
lake' Which is 30 arranged with sluice
Sstes "hat at each high tide the water
is changed. II is surmised ihat AI;nt,i',
succeeded in working this omen A. ar,.
rate at feeding time on Monday nni,
twenty seals responded. The ch,urm.
are tnat the seals will never be recon.
.ured unless caugh; by accident in !,
hsherman's net.
The seals are timid and VIII ltcon
AWAY from shca'e when hothers :, ~
about. There Is no reason why 49,
shouiu not live and breed i'm the Souni
piovldimg they can obtain sulIicient
ioou. Inc average seal will eat 0ftv
pouhuS OF FOOD day and will 70 INFO
u decline rapidly for lack ar ropd
there are many varieties Of ,.h H. rs
sound the chances are In favor ar ,,e
sta,s HNlhg well and multiplying Whit,
VIII DC bad news to fishermen
ne management of Glen Island ,,
oouered 5000 to the person who rat,,rne
hn Nuns 10 them alive. The seals are
nhrtnless. Anyone who happens In .ao
one asleep on ~ rock i'm the Sound rceS
u ue, nn ND nhpprenension in stealing quietly
oI me missing seals is a native nf C:in,,
lsiuhu' where 1t was born three sea
a dispatch from New Haven I'm pro,
-. M. Mccormick at Glen Island vnsicr:
nav announced that several seals w.o,.o
seen pN fishermen n few miles IN thc
SOUND IN the morning, ana steam
Iaunch put off after them. but the snnis
managed to get out of sight bcrnrn ,he
, Ia a reached them. Two young men
OF sea Gin. while fishing yesterdnv
say they saw six of the misSing sol
me fishing was good until the seals
m ,,la, The seals would not come
near the boat at first but the mon no
gan TO throw fish over TO them. and
Siun .ney came close and for some time
followed the boat about, taking ush
from the mems hands. The men tried to
Sun. "a