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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-19
APPLICATIONS FOR PENSIONS.
Great Increase Over the Number I'm
the Last Administration


the Last Administration,
Commissioner Evans has had a table pre.
pared, showing the numbers of applications
for pensions filed since July, 1896. While
in July, 1896. there were filed in all 2.SJs
applications, in June. 1897, there were 40.
169 applications, largely for increases and
for widows and minor children
This table shows the number of applica.
tons under the general law and under the
act of June q. 1890 respectively. as fol.
lows: 1S96-July, 1,SGO and 1,O3s; August
3.222 and 2.257; September, 1852 and 1, 731
October, 2,719 and 1856; November, 2OI1
and 1915; December 3,O75 and 2.23s; 1897
January. $500 ard 1903; February, 4.634
and 1858; March. 4.5S2 and 3,S11; April
1871 and 1856; May, S,753 and 1908: June
1S.16S and 22.OO1.
In account for this very large increase
in the number of applications" said Mr.
Evans to Star reporter today las the re.
made many men apply for pensions who
mad previously not needed them, and lie.
cause there was a very general feeling
throughout the country that the claims
OF pensioners would be given more favora.
Bile consideration by the present than by
the last administration. Many soldiers
felt that the democratic administra ton
would not allow their claims however Jus,
they might be, and they hesitated to put In
an application. In this way thousands OF
applications were held back until a change
of administration, and now they have beer
sent on. We are simply getting the &C.
cumulaticn Of long time and the work of
receiving these applications and filing them
away keeps many clerks busy"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-19

ton at south connection, s. Distributing
reservoir, temper nature, 50; condition at in
fluent gate house, Ii; effiuent gate house,
10.
Up-River Water.
The water of the Potomac at Harper
Ferry was muddy this morning, but that of
the Shenandoah was reported clear.
Tide Table.
Today-Low tide, 7.O1 am. and e.36 nm.
high tide. 12:14 am. and 1928 pm
Tomorrow-Low tide, 7:4S am and 100
pm; high tide. 1851 am and Ill pm.
The Sun and Moon,
Today-Sun rises, SIT am; sun sets. e:i9
pm.
Moon rises. 1902 pm. today.
Tomorrow-Sun rises, 5:1S am
The City Lights.
Gas lamps all lighted by 1857 p.m.: ex-
tfrguishing begun at 4:26 am. The light
Ing Is begun one hour before the time
named
Arc lamps lighted at 7:42 p.m.: extin-
guished at 4:41 am.
Temperatures for Tyventy-Four Hour.
The following were the readings of the
thermometer at the weather bureau during
the past twenty-four hours, beginning at 1
o'clock yesterday afternoon:
August 1S4 pm, 50; PM, Il: mid
night. 81.
August 1874 am. GO; 8 am, 60: - m.
~, and pm, 49,
Maximum. 50. at pm, August 1S: min
1mum. 81. at 3 am, August 10.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-19
THREATENING WEATHER.
Fair Tomorrow, With Southwesterly
Winds.

Fair Tomorrow, With SOuthwesterly
Winds.
Forecast till pm. Friday.-For the Dis
trict of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland and
Virginia, threatening weather, followed by
fair Friday; southwesterly winds, becoming
northwesterly.
Weather conditiol.s.-The pressure Is high
eff the Nova Scotia and Florida coasts. A
ridge of high pressure extends from Texas
to Alberta.
A storm Of slight intensity appears to be
developing in Ontario.
Local showers have occurred from the
Mississippi valley to the Atlantic and on
the middle slope.
The temperature has fallen in the Red
River of the North valley and has remained
stationary elsewhere.
The following heavy precipitation lin
iEches) was reported: During the past
twenty-four hours-Mobile, $50; Port Eads,
1.O4; Augusta, LIS; Wavnesboro', Ga, 1.74;
Townsville, Ca. 200: Fort Deposit. Ala,
1.6O; Marion, Ala, Ito; Union Springs,
Ala. 1.94; Amite, La, 40; Natchez, Miss,
$50: Camak. Ga, 1.SS; Union Point Ca,
Pa; ST Matthews, S. c., 1.72; Fort Gaines,
Ca, LIZ; Houston, Tex, Ito.
Condition of the Water.
Temperature and condition Of water at 8
M: Great Falls, temperature, 80; condi-
ton, 10. Receiving reservoir, tempera ture,
10; condition at north connection, 5; condi-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-19
GAITHERsBURG FESTIVITIES.
Annual Tournament and Picnic of Il,
Volunteer Fire Company.

Annual Tournament and Picnic of the
Volunteer Fire Company.
Special Correspondence of Tie Evening Star
GAITHERSBURG, Md, August IS, 1897.
The annual tournament and picnic of the
Volunteer Fire Company took place today
in Darby's Grove. Large crowds were
drawn by the various attractions of the
day, and the affair was a gratifying finan-
cial success.
grand parade of the company Tur-
ner's Concert Band. the bicyclists to par
ticipate in the races and the knights to ride
in the tournament began the festivities at
10 o'clock. The knights were charged at
the grand stand at the conclusion of the
parade by Mr.. Charles Eccleston. The sue
cessful knights were: Messrs. James Reed,
Ambrose Mills, Edward Z. Meem and
Thomas ricketts,, in the order named.
Messrs. Vernon Owen and Sylvester Reed
also contested for the honors, and Mr. Lee
M. Lipscomb was marshal
At o'clock, the hour for the dancing to
begin, at the pavilion, Mr. John G. Capers,
delivered the coronation address and the
successful knights, with their crowned
lady friends, danced the initial round The
ball continued until late in the night con-
Quoted by the committee, Messrs. W. Car
roll Diamond John S. Larcombe, jr, P
Smith Lansdale, r. Dorsey Trundle and
DR.. Israel G. Warfield.
There was no more interesting feature
than the bicycle races in the afternoon,
which Mr.. Fred. c. Ward managed. In the
half mile dash, best two In three, Mr.. Bur-
ton Gee. Washington, and Mr.. Chauncey
Seay, Gaithersburg, were first and second,
over Messrs. George Kelchner, Rockville,
and James Moore, Waring.
Mr.. Robert Welsh, Rockville. secured
first prize in the 5O0-yard contest, with
Messrs. Louis GloyG, Gaithersburg, and
George kelchner, Rockville, his competi-
tors. Valuable prizes were given the win
ners in each event.
When evening came the rattle of bicycle
and the voting of a ladies' watch engaged
attention. Master R. Nichols German
town, received the former and Miss Nettie
Mills the latter, with Miss Ruye Dubel q
close competitor.
The razZle dazzle, gypsy queen, shoot
ing gallery and other amusements were al
SO much enjoyed. Refreshments were sold
In abundance.
Proceeds amounted to about 500, and
will be appropriated to the equipment OF
the Volunteer Fire Company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-19
TO WIDEN TENTH STREET.
Capt. Beach Has All the Papers OIL
the Subject Before Him.

the Subject Before Him.
Within few days the engineer depart
nent will begin a most important improve
ment- 1t is the widening and paving of
10th street between d and F streets north
west.
This street has long been recognized az
one of the most frequently travelled streets
in the northwest. Because there are no car
tracks upon 1t, it las been selected by
vehicles a rapid communication be-
tween F street and Pennsylvania avenue
The result has been that with the great
travel and the location of the gas Office on
one side and an auction house on the
otrer. II has been congested so much at
tines that 1t was impossible to drive
through it. Then there Is a big drinking
fountain for animals on the east side, and
Ills contributes to the crowded condition
of affairs.
There is an appropriation of 5000 for
Widening this street This was estimated
on a basis of widening it thirteen feet
naking its total width fcrty-fve feet Re
Gently an examination of the street was
made, and ii was found that the conduits
OF the United States Electric Lighting
Company were laid in the sidewalk. and
II the street was widened thirteen feet
they would come directly under the curb
line This is embarrassing, and compli-
Gates the sitdation not little. The Com
rlssioneTs are anxious to make the i'm
ff"Vement and widen the stree: to it's
greatest possible limit. If they adhere to
the original survey the entire conduit of
the electric lighting company will have to
be moved, and the District may have to
bear the expense.
The papers are now before Can't Beach
the engineer officer in charge of surface
Improvements, and ne will make his rec
concentration this week, so that by the
first OF September 1t may be confidently
expected that the work of widening will
begin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-19
LAUNCH OF THE ARGONAU1
Novel Graft Intended for Submarine Worh
and Exploration.
Invention of Simon Lake-ExpecteI r.
Do Wonders In Recovering
Lost Treasure.

BALTIMORE, Md..l August 19-The Ar
gonaut, submarine craft, was launched
at Eoon today at the yards of the Column
pian iron works, In the presence Of a large
crowd of interested spectators Miss
Miriam Lake, daughter Of the inventor of
the strange craft, chr1stened it in the usual
manner as it glided from the ways into the
water. II y
This vessel, which Is the invention Of a
Baltimorean, Simon Lake, is, as far as
intentions and appearance are concerned
one of the most unique ever constructed
1t is intended for commercial work. in
Guiding the exploration OF the bottom of
rivers, lakes. bays and even seas, for
treasure seeking and other purposes of a
kindred character.
Presents II Curious Appearance.
The vessel presents a curious appear
ance. The cigar-shaped hull has two big
Iron wheels attached to 1t near the bow.
These wheels are about as large as an
ordinary cart wheel and are of solid metal.
The edges of the wheels are corrugat ed
and cogged like those of a cog wheel
smaller wheel of a similar character is
attached to the boat at the stern The
wheels are intended to enable the vessel
10 run along over the bottom of rivers and
other bodies of water, the propeller of the
power The boat will be so arranged IT
Is understood, that divers can come in
ana go out Of the vessel while she is on the
bottoms of rivers.
Dimensions OF the Craft,
The Argonaut is thirty-six feet long and
nine feet In diameter, built Of steel and
strongly ribbed, to resist the water pres
sure She is propelled when on the surface,
by White Middleton gasoline engine Of
thirty-horse power. She can also be pro-
PEELED, while on the bottom, by the same
engine, the air supply being obtained
through hose leading to the surface and
supported by float. She can be propelled
along the bottom by an electric motor as
well. taking current from a powerful stor-
age battery.
A strong searchlight is located in the
bow capable of lighting up a pathway in
front of the craft as she moves along the
PED OF the ocean. Lenses are also arranged
TO project beam of light to either side of
the boat, SO that objects may be seen in
the vicinity OF the vessel as she passes
along.
Carries Crew of Six.
Her speed Is estimated to be about eight
miles an hour on the surface and about
five miles on the bottom. She will have
fuei carrying capacity for a run of about
1000 miles. The crew will consist of q
captain, an engineer and four divers. 1t is
Claimed that one man can handle her If
necessary
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-19
MAIL MESSENGER SERVICE.
Changes Ordered by the Post Once
Department..

Changes Ordered by the Post once
Department..
The Post Office Department has ordered
changes In mail messenger services for the
District OF Columbia as follows:
Regulation wagon service, from August 1,
1897, decrease service three trips daily, ex-
cept Sunday. and one trip on Sundays, from
station to Baltimore and Ohio railroad;
seven trips daily. except Sunday, and one
trip Sundays. from the general post office,
by the Baltimore and Potomac railroad to
station D. and eight trips daily, except
Sunday, and one tripEon Sundays, from sta
ton D, by Baltimoresa and Potomac railroad,
to general post offices Require contractor to
perform ten trips daily, except Sunday, and
Two trips on Sundays, from the Metropolf-
tan railroad Company, at c street and
new Jersey avenue, TO Baltimore and Ohio
raiiroad; ten trips daily, except Sunday,
ana TWO trips on Sundays, from the general
post office to the Metropolitan Railroad
Company, at 9th and H streets northwest;
nine . trips daily. except Sunday, and two
rips on sundays, from the Metropolitan
hailroad Company. at 9th and H streets
northwest, to general post ONCE; seven trips
aally. except Sunday, and two trips on
Sunoays, from the general post office to
metropolitan Railroad Company. at 9Th and
r streets northwest; nine trips daily, ex-
cept sunday, and two trips on Sundays,
from Metropolitan Railroad Company at
9th and streets northwest, to general
post once nine trips daily, except Sunday,
ana Two trips on Sundays. from station. d
to Metropolitan Railroad Company; ten
trips daily. except Sunday. and two trips
on Sundays. from Metropolitan Railroad
company to station d; nine round trips
daily. except Sunday and two round trips
on Sundays. between station and Metro
poiitan Railroad Company, at 4th and East
Capitol streets northeast; four trips daily,
R,~- ~ a. -
ttan Railroad Company at 18th and r
streets northwest; without change of pay
IN accordance with the terms of his con-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-19
Invaded the Parsonage.

The parsonage of Ebenezer NJ. f. Church
was invaded the 18th instant by friends OF
the pastor. from Lincolnville and Dean
wood, the company consisting of Mrs.
Alice Carroll, Mrs. Ella Holcombe, Mr.. c.
b. Holcombe, Miss Alice Stamford Miss
Jennie Stamford. Miss Annie Carroll Mr.
John Harvey Wigginton, Miss Coatney
Bumbry, Miss Julia Bumbry and Mr.. T..
u. Brooks.
The guests took possession of parlors.
dining room and kitchen. They inquired
after Rev. John II. Griffin, the pastor. He
was not at home. They concluded to wait
until he came. Between 10 and IL O'Clock
he reached home, and when he entered his
home, to his very pleasant surprise, ne
found his friends from his former field of
labor. They then went down stairs. spread
the table with a variety of fruits, CAKES.
crackers, cheese and ice cream, of which al
were invited 20 partake.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-19
ACTING SEALER,S IDEA.
Makes Suggestion Concerning
Wooden Measures and Seals.


Wooden Measures and Seals.
The acting sealer of weights and meas
ures is DESTROYS of having a new stamp
adopted by the Commissioners for sealing
wooden measures. and today wrote the fol-
lowing letter to the Commissioners upon
the subject:
method of seal or stamp for wooden
measures for use in the District of Column
bia, I have to say these measures are in
most cases put to considerable abuse and
wear. such as measuring coal, oysters, lime
and other such articles, and 1t is with very
close examination that we are able to find
the seal or stamp after these measures are
used to any extent. Another most import
ant feature is that these seals or stamps
are easily counterfeited by persons who
might be so INSCRIPTIONS as to do SO.
"A more improved method suggested tt
self to me, and 1 offer 1t to you for your
consideration, In place of cutting the let
ter w or word Correct in the wood as
we now do. / would recommend that a
small metal seal with the word Correct
and the year of inspection be embossed or
stamped on the outside face and attach it
to the outside of the measure by means of
a clinch nall A seal Of this type will at
tract the general public's attention, TO a
better compliance of the law.
Il offer these suggestions in view of a
better and more protection to the office
hope this will meet with your approval
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-19
Bicycle Breaks.

Daniel Freeman was seriously injured
yesterday about o'clock by the breaking
of his bicycle. He was riding near 5th
and F streets when the fork of his ma
chine broke, throwing him to the ground.
When his head struck against the concrete
pavement the victim of the accident was
several fee from his wheel.
The sixth precinct patrol wagon was
called and the injured man was taken to
the Emergency Hospital. Among other in
turies Mr.. Freeman received a severe cut
over his right eye.
He lives at No. 414 It'll street southeast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-19
WILL OPPOSE LIQUOR MEN.
Protest In Matter of NOMINATING
United States District Attorney,

Protest In Matter of Nominating
United States District Attorney.
In conversation with Star reporter this
afternoon, Mrs. Sarah D. La Fetra, the
well-known member and worker for the
Woman's Christian Temperance Union,
stated that. in keeping with it's objects and
past record. the union will most certainly
enter a vigorous protest against the nomi-
nation by the President of any man known
to be identified with the liquor interest to
the office of the United States attorney
for the District Of Columbia.
At the regular executive meeting of the
District Union yesterday a resolution vas
unanimously adopted. AS stated in The
Star, setting forth that the union objected
seriously to the appointment of any legal
advocate of the liquor interest to the Office
named. 1t was also decided to formally
communicate with President Mckinley in
regard to the matter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-19
SUPPORT OF CONvICTs.
Department of Justice Makes Esti.
mnte for the EnnuinR Year


The estimate of the Department of Jus
tice for the next fiscal year of the amount
of money nee essary for the support of the
District convicts was submitted to the
Commissioners today.
For the support of convicts an appro-
rriation of $4,000 is asked
During the year $ii215.7O was paid 20
tie Albany county penitentiary for the
support of the District prisoners and
81 $3.50 paid to the New Jersey state
prison for the same purpose. II cost ST.
E'2.26 to transport the prisoners from the
District to the penitcntiar.es, making n
total expenditure for the year of S4I, 995 S.
For the Information of the Commission
ers, the Attorney General transmits an es-
innate Of the expenses for the maintenance
OF the District jail. which amounts to $f2-
co. During the past fiscal year $40 26l gG
was expended for this purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-19
Sues for u Divorce.

Alfred Larkins, in applying today for
divorce from Mary Larkins, states that
they were married here November Is, 1886.
and charges that she committed adultery
with one Janes Alexander in 1880. The
husband also charges Mrs Larkins with
committing adultery with one Steve Burch.
declaring that she is row living with
BurcE at 1224 18th styeet
Mr.. Larkins Is represented by Attorna,,
G. NJ. Amber.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-19
Murdered by the Crew.

Minister Conger. in Brazil has cabled
the State Department from Petropolis that
the captain and mate OF the American
&C hooner Olive Becker were murdered by
the crew on the high seas. The vessel was
then burned Two of the crew were ar
II sted. and are In priron at Bahia The
vessel was from Maine and loaded with
lumber.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-19
Bitten by a Horsc.

John Trogesser, colored, living in Alexan-
dria, was today treated at the Emergency
Hospital for injuries resulting from several
bites by horse. While passing the ami
NAL on the street near his home this morn
ing the horse snapped Mr.. Trogesser twice
places on the side of the face. head and
neck His wounds were not however.
regarded as dangerous. and after remaining
at the hospital an hour or two Trogesser
went back to Alexandria.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-19
Denth of Col. Otis.

The War Department has been Informed
of the death of Col. Elmer Otis retired, at
San Diego. Cal. Col. Otis was appointed o
cedet at West Point from Ohio In ls49 He
rose In rank until May l. 1861, when he
was a captain in the LIST Cavalry. He later
became major OF the LIST Cavalry, then
lieutenant colonel OF the It'll Cavalry, ana
in 1883 colonel Of the Sth Cavalry. He was
retired In 1901.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-19
Suit for Partition.

James B. Smallwood and others today
filed bill in equity against Jane Lynch
and others. praying for the partition. by
sale. IL necessary. of lot G. square tbs At
torneys Leigh and Conway Robinson APP
pear for the complaiuants.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-19

Charles H. Munroe, who is charged with
obtaining $25 under false pretenses from
George D. Hornung. was today arraigned
before Judge sKimball. and at the request
of his counsel the court continued the case
until Thursday of next week. Munroe was
released ON 500 bond
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-19
Mrs. King Sole Beneficiary.

The will of the late Henry King. jr, was
filed today. 1t is dated September IL, 1894
and names the widow of the testator, Caro-
line King. as executrix. and makes Mrs.
King sole and absolute beneficiary, the es-
tate passing to her Internationally.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-19

Miss Eveline C. Holmes has complained
to the police of theft. She lives at No
$50 11th street southeast. and her report Il
that two $40 bills were taken from there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-19
Suit Arotu.t STOCK Broker.

Messrs. Wilkins & Co. have brought suit
against Dennis J. Canty and Herman w.
Van Sender, stock brokers, to recover
transactions had with the defendants.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-19

LOCKPoRT. N, T.. August IA slight
earthquaIke shock was felt here about 6s0S
o'clock this morning. and a few minutes
later two more shocks were felt. No dam
age has been reported.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-19

they bring answers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-19

EXTENSION OF HIGHWAYS IN THE DISTRICT
of Columbia.-TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:
The commission created by section Of the act
Of Congress, approved March 2. 1898. entitled
An act to provide permanent system OF high
ways in that part Of the District Of Columbia
k ing outside Of cities" has received from the
Commissioners OF the District of Columbia GER
titled copy of a nap showing a proposed perma-
nont system of highways in the District of Co
lumbia within the bounded by North Cap
itoi street. Florida avenue. Eastern branch and
the District line. This map and plats showing
in detail how each lot and tract is affected by
tie proposed cystem Of highways are now on cx-
hibitiOn In Room No. 0. 4th floor. Of the District
building. All persons interested are invited to
examine the hap and plats. The commission Will
consider any suggestion or protest concerning the
location OF any highway or portion Of highway
as shown on the map. The suggestions and pro-
tests L ust be in writing and must set forth
clearly the for the changes. and show
the property owned controlled by the objector.
All protests. etc. must he submitted on or be-
fore the FIRST Of OCTOBER, 1897, and be nd-
dressed to the Chief Of Engineers, U. S. Army.
War Department. Washington. D. c. The com
mission will meet OCTOBER FIFTEENTH. 1897.
at NINE O'CLOCK An. In the Office Of the
SECRETARY Of War. to dispose of all objections.
and viii then lear orally from those who desire
to thus support their written objections. r. A.
ALGER. Secretary Of War. C. n. BLISS. Secre
tery Of the Interior. JOHN NJ. WILSON. Chief
OF Engineers. U. S. Army. jy1215t-au9-15t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-19
Lath Prices Go Under9

Shrewd piasterers will recognize this Lath
offering a great chance to save money.
Standard quality Laths At SOS LOCO from
wharf, 81. 3 600 from yard. Although the
purchase a large one, II will not last long
at the present rate Of selling Order quickly !!
THOS. W. SMITH, LIST and Ind ave Phone 217
Mill and Wharves. foot 4th st. Sc. Phone 551
je2f-3m-1O
MR.. F. r. MUDD. LATE OF THE FIRM OF GEO.
T. Keen. IS associated with us md desires
to inform his :rienls that he can now furnish
them the identical high grade. famous cloth for
mcrly furnished by him The new tail fancies
are in-see them. Fit pay is our motto
Gatchel& Co., s atar ;ssh a street. Tailors
mis-