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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-19
ANNUAL VISITATION.
Hiram Chapter, r.. A. NJ, Received
Grand Chapter Officers.


Grand Chapter Officers.
NJ E. Grand High Priest Smith and the
officers of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter
of Masons Of the District of Columbia made
their annual grand visitation to Hiram
Chapter No. 10, r. A NJ, at West End
Masonic Hall last evening, special pro-
gram being observed, including social fea-
ures The instrumental music was under
direction of VIM. A. Haley, who rendered
several excellent flute solos. Mr.. Perry B.
Turpin sang several solos and Mr.. Andrew
A. Lipscomb and Rev. Howard w. Ennis
furnished the intellectual features of the
occasion.
The NJ E. Grand High Priest compli
mented High Priest A. NJ. Lambeth and
the chapter upon the excellent showing
during the preceding year, every member
OF the chapter being clear Of the books.
Refreshments were served in great abund-
ance under the direction Of Mr.. John
Breen, principal sojourner.
The chapter chamber was profusely dec
Grated with "old glory and potted plants
and flowers, under the direction of A. s..
Taber, past high priest. Mr.. John c. Cha
ney was chairman of the committee on ar
engagements.
There are about 1900 Royal Arch Masons
in this jurisdiction and about 100000 in the
United States. Many Masons of high de-
gree were present at Hiram Chapter last
evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-19
Death of Mrs. Sanders Irving.

The death Of Mrs. Sanders Irving will
be deeply felt in this community. She was
Julia, the daughter of John A. Granger of
Canandaigua, N. Y, and granddaughter
of Gideon Granger, Postmaster General
under Jefferson and Madison. She was a
niece of Francis Granger. who held the
like Office in the cabinet of President Will
liam Henry Harrison.
Her husband, who died here about four
teen years ago, was a nephew of WASH
ington Irving, the author. He was skill
full engineer and man of many accom-
pliShments.
Mrs. Irving was accustomed to life in
Washington at stated periods from her
girlhood, and had permanently resided here
for the last twenty years more.
Endowed with loving nature her life
has been one long service to her friends.
OF cultivated mind a sunny disposition
and a most attractive, because genuinely
unselfsh, character. her home was a center
of happiness. 1t was a privilege to know
her. The memory of her will long be fra
grant as a well-nigh perfect embodiment of
the pure in heart.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-19
sAFETY APPLIANCES.
statement Concerning Equipn,ent by
Railroads OF the Country.


The Interstate commerce commission late
yesterday afternoon issued a statement in
reference to compliance by the railroads
with the safety appliance law passed by
Congress tc the effect that the commission
desires to correct the recently published
statement that only the New York Central
and Chicago. Burlington and Quincy rail-
roads are fully equipped with the appli-
arces. Out Of 1876 roads that have reported
to the commission in the matter of safety
appliances seventy-f1ve roads. or 17.20 per
cent. will be equipped with automatic cou-
piers by January 1. 1898. Out of 435 roads,
sixty or IA per cent will be equipped with
train brakes by the same period. and out
OF 511 ros DIS. SO per cent, or almost all. will
be provided with power driving wheel
brakes on locomotives.
number of protests have been filed
against allowing the roads any extension
of time for completing the equipment of
their rolling stock with safety appliances.
hut what action will be taken by the or
ganizatiuns of employees, and other repre-
sentatives of labor, through their execu-
tive officers, will not be known till the
hearing Of applications for extension of
time. December 1. 1897"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-19
BUSINESS AND PLEASURE.
Lincoln Camp Nom m 81 o. o nj GERS. and
SURROUNDS Campfire.

At the regular meeting Of Lincoln Camp,
No. 2. S. of ", held last evening, the fol-
lowing nominations to the several offices
of the camp were made: For captain, R.
E. Doyle, Ed. r.. French G. S. Whitmore;
for first lieutenant, R. E. Doyle, l. F.
Beach, Chas. Noske and Ed. Taylor; for
second lieutenant, ]. F. Beach, w. p Irv-
ing: camp council, G. S. Whitmore, Harry
A. Hullfsh; delegate, DR.. O'Conner; alter
nate. Jas. T. Gilroy; delegate-at-large, R.
E. Doyle; alternate, Chas. w. Noske
The camp fire committee, consisting of
Past Captain Ed.@R. French, Past Captain
HI. A Hullfish and Quartermaster Irving,
attended to the wants of the inner man.
The pipe of peace was passed and remar.s
were made by the following visitors: Com
mander Bresnahan. Lincoln Post Col.
Stratton, Col. Middleton, Capt Hiram
Buckingham, George D. Sdman, Capt.
Raub, senior vice department commander;
Vice Commander Hazer, Past Commander
Campbell of Maryland Division, S. of ",
Pearson of Thomas Camp, Commander
Beck of Logan Command, U. v. u, Coz. E.
j. Sweet, and others.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-19
Warning Against Diphthertn

To the Editor OF The Evening Star:
You recently recorded a distressing case
of fatalities resulting from that dread dis
ease, diphtheria, in a family on Capitol
Hill. Ny heart is full Of sympathy for those
stricken parents, who pray may find con-
ISOLATION and support in this their hour of
trial from the only true source
My object in now calling attention to this
sad case is to sound note of warning. If
1 am correctly informed, one of these
stricken ones was at her desk in one of our
public schools only two or three DAYS be-
fore her death, thus possibly-and of course
nconsciousy-exposing all to serious dam
ger, of which it is impossible to foretelI the
result.
do not wish to cause unnecessary alarm.
and am very proud of the excellent man
agement and marked success of our
public schools, At the same time
Gin common with many other
patrons) would like to be assured that the
authorities are taking every possible pre-
caution to prevent crisis, and secure. as
far as may be. the safety Of our teachers
and their scholars.
- November 10. HENRY c. AMOS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-19
To Fortress Monroe.

Washington is at all times Mecca for
tourists and sightseers, but The fall sea-
son seems to be the most popular time if
enc may judge by the number of strangers
who are now in the city. After all the
sights Of the national capital have been
seen travellers should certainly go home
or at least continue on their tour-by way
of Fortress Monroe. Its location at prac-
ticalily the mouth of the Chesa peake, with
In sight of the Atlantic ocean, insures a
climate about that of New Mexico and
Lower California IL is surrounded by a
Iumher OF places tfat will prove especially
Interesting 10 travellers and sightseers The
water route to Fortress Monroe is the most
comfortable and ENJOYABLE that travellers
can take The steamers of the Norfolk
and Washington Steamboat Company are
furnished ill such handsome styIe-haye so
many conveniences that are only found in
the large hoiels-and serve such ENJOYABLE
ntals-that they have made the sail down
the Potomac and Chesapeake bay a most
delightful trip One of the steamers of the
Norfolk and Washington line leaves 18th
street wharf at 4 o'clock every evening
In the year and arrives a Fortress Monroe
and Norfolk early the following morning
Connections are made at Norfolk with
railroads for all points north. south and
wes, with the Old Dominion line steam
ships for the ocean sail TO New York and
with steamers for Boston and the east
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-19
URGE HIS ACCEPTANCE.
DIR. McKim's Friends Insist He Shall
Accept HOnOrs.


In addition to being elected to the chairs
of apologize and English Bible. respect
lively, in the TheolC gical Seminary at Alex
andria, Va, as heretofore stated In The
Star Rev. DIR. r. H. McKim of the Church
of the Epiphany. this city, has been chosen
dean of the faculty and chaplain of the in
stitution. DR.. McKim has not yet decided
whether or not he will accept the proposed
new honors, but both Bishops Peterkin and
Randolph have called on him and urged
his acceptance.
The Alexandria Seminary is one of the
oldest schools of the kind in the United
States. 1t has graduated almost one thou
sand ministers, many of whom have
achieved worldwide fame and renown.
Among the list may be mentioned the late
Bishop Phillips Brooks of Massachusetts,
Potter, Dudley, Peterkin, Payne of Africa,
Boone of China. Williams of Japan. Whit
tie, Newton. Jackson and Gibson. The en-
dowment fund of the seminary now
amounts to 100000
The friends OF the seminary who have
expressed then selves on the subject are
hopeful that DR.. McKim will accept the
offices rendered him there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-19
Prof. zimmerman Hesftate..

1t is not yet decided whether Prof c. A.
zimmerman of the Naval Academy Band
will accept the position rendered him by
Commandant Haywood as leader of the
Marine Band. Col Haywood told Prof.
zimmerman to consider the matter of the
appointment fully before accepting it. as
he did not wish him to take a step he
would regret. Prof. Larsen is now at the
mead of the band, and has been since the
nfst OF the month. 1t is said he is per-
forming the duties of the leader in a most
satisfactory manner. 1t is understood that
one of Prof. Zimmerman's reasons for hes
itatng to accept the Marine Band leader
snip is the fight that is being waged on the
band by the union of musicians
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-19
CLERK sTHIRTY-THREE YEARS.
WIN. Merits, Treasury EmplOye, Dies
I'm HIS Seventeen Year.

VIM. Merits, Treasury EmplOye, Dies
In HIS Seventeen Year.
William Mertz one Of the oldest clerks in
the Treasury Department, died yesterday,
OF Intestinal trouble, at the residence 1924
street Mr.. Mertz was in his SEVENTEEN
year, and had been a resident Of Washing
ton since 1858. He had been connected
with the Treasury Department for thirty
three years.
He was born in The Hague, Holland. He
was twice married, both Of his wives being
dead. He leaves eight children: w. e.
Mertz Of Baltimore, Edward p, De witt,
Mrs. c. I. Werte1nbaker, George L. and
Victoria b.. Of Washington: ]. A. D., OF
Boston, and Frederick B., of Colorado.
The funeral will take place tomorrow from
the Lutheran Memorial Church, Rev. j. &.
Butler officiating, at o'clock. The pail
bearers have not yet been selected, but it
Is understood they will be selected equally
from his Masonic lodge and from his fellow
clerks.
Mr.. Mertz was one of the founders of
Hope Lodge, No. 20, +. A. A. NJ, and was
also member of the Grand Lodge of the
District.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-19
BAPrIsrs ADJOURN.
Columbia Association Brings Its
Labors to n tClose.

Columbia Association Brings Its
Labors to q Close.
The twentieth annual meeting Of Column
bia Baptist Association. which was in ses-
sion for three days at Fifth Church, Rev.
Dr. G. C. Meador, pastor, finally adjourned
last evening.
Moderator West appointed the following
standing committees for the ensuing year:
ward, DIR. C. A. Stakely. F. 8. Deland.
Samuel Howison.
son. ]. o. c. Roberts, Rev. N. c. Naylor,
NJ. M. Shand. F. W. Vaughn, r. w. Hen
derson and D. c. Fountain.
Digest of letters-S. M. Yeatman, G. c.
Samson and w. 8. Needham.
Suppression of liquor tramc-Rev. w. ).
o. Thomas, w. H. McKnew, Rev. T. Out
water. J. H. Larcombe and w. A. Hender-
son.
Rev. C. c. Meador. DID,; Rev. G. E. Truett,
Rev. E. w. Bliss, Rev. c. B. Smith and
Rev. ]. R. Bradley.
Bible and tract INSTRUMENTATION H. T.
Stevenson, Rev. G. w. Mccullough. B. 7.
Doyle, E. Speiden and c. H. Van Horn.
Obituaries-Rev. E. Hez Sven, r. B.
Curtis. E. Speiden, ]. w. Maple and Will
lam Fletcher.
Observation-Disclosures b. l.. whitman, !.
]. Darlington, Rev. s. H. Greene. DID: A.
F. Henderson, A. M. Clapp and Prof. ]. ].
Huntington.
Young peoples work-Prof. W. A. Will
bur, r. A. Ford, Rev. ]. J. Muir, DID; T.
H. Bristow, E. B. Pollard, Rev. j. w. Many
and w. A. Cohill.
Order of exercises-G. s. Williams, F.. II.
Stickney and George Bowman.
Systematic beneficence-A. L. Swartwout,
O. T. Mason. F. A. Roderick, ]: B. Bailey,
NJ A. Cooper, r. M. Hubbard, s. B. Many.
w. H. Heycock. A. c. Whitney. E. G.
Quackenbush, w. M. Lamson, c. F. Crane
and Henry Burroughs.
Educational board-Rev: G. E. Truett,
Rev.aJ ]. Muir, DID,; w. A. Henderson.
W. H. McKnew, Rev. 6. s. Williams. j. b:
Bailey, Pastor Hugh T. Stevenson and
Prof. w. A. Wilbur.
The meeting last evening opened with a
prayer service, conducted by Mr. M. M.
Shand, former president of the District CT
Columbia Christian Endeavor Union. The
features Of the service were report on
young peoples work, made by Rev. A. F.
Anderson, and a conservation service LED
by Rev. z. HeZ Sven.
The benediction was pronounced by Kew.
DR.. Meador.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-19
Rev. Mr.. Wlaltkgns, L


Tuesday, in Trinity Parish Hall, Rev.
Richard P. Williams delivered the fourth
illustrated lecture ION the history of 1.-The
Church of England the subject being.
Growth of Papale Despotism in Britain"
The historical facts brsught to sustain this
were feudal service. monastic develop
ments. crusades, military religious orders,
foreign monks. primate, pope and king and
mendicant friars.. AS these topics were
discussed they were made wildly real by
the magnificent stereoptican views shown
pronounced by art critics the finest ever
seen in this eity-being reproductions in
black and white of the stirring events
which at this time were beginning to shake
England to the center Prof. Murray was
in charge of the stereopticon. The follow
ing sacred selections were sung: He Lead
eth Me-" Miss Mary Carter: 1.-THE Lord is
My Light Miss Matte Wade; Forever
With the Lore" (Gounod). Mr. Howard S.
Nyman. Accompanies, Miss Wade, Miss
jackson and Mrs Field. Each number was
responded to by liberal applause. The sub
ject for the next lecture. on Tuesday. No
yember %. will be Resistance to Papal
Jurisdiction"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-19
Lady Bicyclfst Hurt.

Miss Alice NJ. Burns, who lives at No.
1887 Florida avenue, was thrown from her
bicycle by an electric car on 9th street
northwest between and o streets about
o'clock last night, and seriously injured.
Besides a fracture of her right arm, she
received several cuts and bruises. TIE
young lady and a friend were out riding
together. Miss Burns made an effort to
cross the tracks in front of a moving car
to avoid a bad piece Of pavement on the
east side. The fender of the car struck
her bicycle. and she was thrown to the
ground. When picked up she was suffer-
ing intense pain, and was taken in the
house of Mr.. A. D. Miller. No. 1873 3th
street. A physician who was summoned
dressed her injuries, and she was after
ward taken home by Mr.. Miller.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-19
Increased Salmon Pack.

To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
In a recent issue of The Star in a very
interesting interview with DR.. Tarleton H.
Bean, DR.. Bean in describing the salmon
Industries in British Columbia Is quoted as
saying: "In progress of time l have no
doubt that enterprising Americans Will
make the Alaska rivers rival those of Brit
ish Columbia Doubtless this is not the
exact statement DR.. Bean intended, for
he is fully informed on the fact, to which
1 desire to call your attention, that enter
prising Americans have already not only
made the Alaska rivers rival those Of Brit
ish Columbia, but surpass them. There
are today y salmon canneries in Alaska
their product for the last years has been
from 6OO.0OO to $4,000 cases. The first
cannery was established in Alaska between
1880 and 1888. 1 cannot state the exact
dates. This year l am informed that the
Fraser river pack is almost double that
ever packed before and is about between
100000 and 100000 cases of salmon while
the Alaska pack this year, am assured on
good authority. is 100000. You may be in
terested to know that on this side of the
line the Columbia river pack with some 70
odd canneries operated will amount to
nearly or quite 100000 cases. and that
Puget Sound, which three or four years
ago had only two canneries now has
fourteen canneries in operation, whose
pack this year has amounted to about 475-
wv Cases he totAi pack OF salmon. In
Guiding all Places. Oregon. Washington,
British Columbia and Alaska, this year Is
estimated by competent men to be more
than 100000 cases. This is 25 per cent
larger than ever packed before, and it is
worth calling attention to the fact that
this canned salmon Is steadily and rapidly
coming into favor throughout the eastern
states desirable article of food This
pack of near 100000 cases means a con-
sumption in the eastern states and in En-
rope Of nearly 145.OO0OOO pounds of this
delicious, wholesome and mcst nutritiye
food, which is now by improved methods
rapidly becoming no longer a luxury. but
an article of common diet among the
poor. They find that in this concentrated
form of solid fish meat, with no waste and
no loss, at an expense which for an aver
age article does not exceed 10 certs per
PC und they can secure food which is whole
some, welcome and economical
ERASTUS BRAINERD.
Seattle. Wash, November II. 1897
WANT ads. in The Star pay because
thew hing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-19

District Superintendent p. NJ Mitchell of
the Womans Christian Temperance Union
has completed arrangements for having a
pledge chain" in the interest of temper
apce formed in various Sunday schools
throughout the District. The result will be
displayed at the annual convention of the
order next year. Quite a number of the
members of the w. c. T. u. have consented
to interest themselves in the plan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-19
Sleeping Car Service Resumed.

For some time past the sleeping car on
the Southern railway, which formerly ran
from New York to New Orleans, was not
allowed to go south of Atlanta owing to the
yellow fever outbreak in the crescent city.
In future the sleeper will run through to
New Orleans leaving Washington at 11:15
pm daily. Attached to the same train
VIII be sleeper for Memphis, which was
also cut off at Atlanta because of the vel
low fever epidemic in the south
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-19
Mr.. wanamnker,. Sunday School.

Mrs NJ G. Kennedy of Philadelphia
president of the Philadelphia Sunday School
Primary Union. will deliver a free lecture
this evening at the Fourth Presbyterian
Church, 9th street between and H north
west, on "a Department in Mr. Wanamak-
er's Sunday School in Philadelphia" The
lecture is one of a series under the aus
pieces of the District Sunday School Asso-
cation and the course will continue until
lne assembling of the annual convention of
District Sunday School Workers, one week
from Monday next.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-19

The second of a course of lectures in
augurated by Professor Ramsay of the CO.
iumbian University for the benefit of his
classes will be delivered this afternoon at
4:So o'clock at that institution by Prof.
Jules Maillet. Professor Maillet will speak
on the subject ''Moliere,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-19
Capt. Lewis, Successor cbox.,

AT the regular meeting Thursday even
ing of the Confederate Veterans Associa-
ton, the first vice president, Mr. NJ. S.
Thompson. was unanimously elected presi-
cent to NIL the unexpired term of the late
Capt. r. b. Lewis, and Mr. F. H. Mackev
was elected first vice president
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-19
Mr. swar,xem Elected Chairman

Mr. G. W. F. Swartzell was unanimously
elected chairman of the central committee
of the Y. NJ. c. A yesterday Mr.. w. H..
H. Smith. the first chairman of the COM
mittee. was compelled. on account of i'll
health. to tender his resignation some time
ago. Mr.. Swartzell has been for two wears
the president of the Methodist Union and
Is at present the chairman of the commit
tee in charge of the Methodist Bazaar. now
being successfully conducted by that or
ganiZatiOn. He has been a director of the
association for many years, and Is widely
and favorably known in business, profess
sional and social circles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-19
Alaskan Gold Fields.

Alaska and Her Gold Fields" was the
subject of illustrated lecture delivered
by David l.. Gitt of this city in Baltimore
Wednesday last at Benson's Hall. The H.
lustraticns, the work of Mr.. Turner, also
of this city, We're handsome specimens of
art. The lecture was well received.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-19
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Polluted Potomac Water.

A meeting of the National Geographic
Society will be held this evening at Column
bian University paper on the Sources
and extent of the pollution of Potomac
water by Mr. Arthur P. Davis of the
geological survey, will be read by Mr.. F..
III. Newell. and another on Effects and
remedies will be read by Passed Assistant
Surgeon E X Sprague of the marine hos
pital service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-19
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUsEMENTs TONIGHT.

Academy of Music.-"McSogleys Twins
Bijou Theater.-Hlgh-class Specia1ties-
Columbia Theater.-Edward Harrigan In
1.-THE Grip"
Grand Opera Hcuse.-"The secret En-
envy"
Kernan's LyceUn Theater.-Columbia
BurlesQuerS.
Lafayette Square Opera House--''The
Belle of New York"
New National Theater.-"The Sign of the
Cross"
W Lard Rehabilitation of the Biograph.
First Congregational Church.-Illustrated
Lecture by Rev. DR.. s. NJ. Newman on
Venice, the City of the Sea-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-19
CHARGES DISCRETION.
Jane WoOdley Appeals for Separa-
tiOn From Her Husband,

tIOn II rOm HeF HusbOnd.
Jane Woodley, in petitioning today for
divorce from John Woodley, who is, she
states. connected with a racing stable now
at the Benning track, Gays they were mar
ried at Buffalo Springs. Va, April 10, 1890,
one child icing born to them. Mrs. Wood
ley, who says her maiden name was Scott,
charges that her husband deserted and
abandoned her and their child four years
ago She asks. through Attorney D. W.
Classic. for the continued custody of the
child. and for suitable alimony and coun-
sci fees. her husband, she says, being in
receipt of large wages.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-19

Funeral services over the remains of the
late John F. Seitz were held yesterday af-
ternoon at the family residence, 1905 New
York avenue. and at st. Patrick's Church.
Rev. j. F. MCGEE officiated at the church
and delivered an eulogy. The interment
was at Mount Olivet cemetery The pail
bearers were Messrs. Wash Naior. DR.. f.
E Cissei. David Eiker, j. NJ Eiker. d. Vol
land and Thomas Sampson
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-19
WIN Debate Cuban Questton

The fourth public debate of the society
of the law department of Georgetown Uni
versity will be held tomorrow evening at
o'clock. The question to be decided is
whether or not the United States govern
ment should intervene in such a way as to
terminate the present strife in Cuba 1t
will be debated afftrmatively by John Boyd
and Charles M. DDran, and negatively by
Lemuel r. Via. The judges will be Messrs.
Louie Pierce, Edwin c. Jones and Myles
Fuller.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-19
CITY ITEMS.
For Thanksgiving.

Plum Pudding-New Raisins, New Greno-
Bile Walnuts, New Almonds, Shelled Al
monds, Seeded Raisins. Cleaned Currants,
Comb Honey, Fresh Candy, New Citron.
To convalescents-Try a bottle of our Port
so and 75c., or Sunshine Sherry, 80 and
S5c, for weak lungs, and Muscatel rich,
heavy 35c., and. Golden Catawba direct
from winery, 25c. bot.
1t p. r. WILSON, 934 7th ST. NV.
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