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Evening star., 1897-03-03
The Battle Ship Iowa.

Chief construstoPo Hichborn. who has just
returned to Washington from an inspection
of the battle ship Iowa at Cramps ship
yard. reports that the ship will start on her
trial trip on the 18th instant. She will go
first from Philadelphia to New York to be
cleaned in the .new dry dock, and it is ex-
pected that on. the official trial she will
make more than the 1627 knots per hour
which was the err.cerd Of her first spin with
a foul bottom, an unofficial trial. The Iowa
row has all of, her battery aboard except
her 12-inch guns. She is the largest and
most powerful battle ship in the navy as
yet -
Evening star., 1897-03-03
The Inanxnlu.ion in Print.

For 10 centso sent to The Evening Star
Office tie issues ot The Evening Star for
four days beginning March 3 will be sent
to any address. These issues will contain 8
complete and graphic record. handsomely
Illustrated. Of the events attending the in
aIguration of President Mckinley.
Evening star., 1897-03-03

Mr. Myron NJ Parker is a native of Yer
mont. and like all from the Green
mountain state he preserves fond allie
glance to her rugged Businesses and hon
est people But he is nevertheless equally
ardent in ris devotion to the District
and the interests of her people He is one
of the leading real estate brokers here,
having built up an extensive and profitab
business. and is interested in many of the
leading enterprises He came to this city at
the close of the war. after having served
ga!lantly III the army. and was for num-
ber of years in TIE government service
here, having been assistant postmaster of
The city when F. 3. Conger was Dostmas-
ter. He IS a man Of broad and compre-
heasive mind. energetic to a degree, and
possessed of great executive ability, and
: always at the front. giving his SUBJ
stautial and moral support to every local
movement such as the present *. He Is
a member OF the national republican COM
mittee for the District of Columbia. and
during the lest campaign gave valuable aid
TO the election of Maj. Mckinley. Nj Park
er IS also member of the staff of the gov
ernor Of Vermont. and will ride as such
In the inaugural parade tomorrow.
Evening star., 1897-03-03

Jas. L. Norris and Judge Jno. G. Long. which
had for its important duty the procuring.
by proper authorities. of the decoration
and grounds In this city. and his influence
was substantially felt in securing the sue
cessful results attained in this direction.
Evening star., 1897-03-03

Of Washington ever since his boyhood.
when he came here from Maine to cast his
lot with the People Of the national capital.
He began his life work in journalism early
after his arrival here, and for more than
forty years has been identified with The
Evening Star, having entered its service as
a member OF its reportorial staff and risen
to the post of editor-in-chief and one of
the proprietors Of the paper, which under
his direction has in its development kept
pace with the growth of the capital.
Evening star., 1897-03-03

Mr.. James G. Berret is one of the oldest
and most respected citizens of Washing
ton. He served the city mayor before
the form of the District government was
changed.
When the democrats won the presiden-
tial election in 1884 Mr.. Berret was at once
chosen to represent the citizens of Wash
inston in the preparations for Mr.. Cleve-
lands inauguration. and a like honor was
conferred upon him in 1892. Under his gen.
eral direction the two Cleveland Inaugural
tions were conducted in most creditabie
manner.
Evening star., 1897-03-03
orae.ed for Examination.

Major H. L. Lowery, U. s. Marine Corps
and senior quartermaster, has been ordered
to examination by medical board for re-
tirement. The board met at the Wash.
ington navy yard today.
Evening star., 1897-03-03
Full of Informa tiou.

Every business man. as well as every
housewife. should possess a copy Of The
Evening Star Almanac. 1t contains infor-
nation carefully gathered from every
source. valuable alike to every one. Twen-
ty-five cents buys It at any news stand or
The Evening Star Office ~
Evening star., 1897-03-03

Mr.. A. NJ. Clapp enjoys the proud dis
tinction of being one of the founders of
the national republican party, having been
a delegate TO the famous convention at
which the party is popularity credited with
having its birth. held in Pittsburg, Wash
instons birthday, 1856. He was for many
years a successful newspaper publisher
in Buffalo. N. Y, and was appointed pub
lie printer by President Grant. 4 position
he held for many years. When leaving
the latter Office he purchased, and for
some time edited. the National Republi-
can. but sold out his interest in that paper
in 1851. Since then he has not been ac-
lively engaged in business. He has retain
cd. however, a very lively interest in poll
tics and his loyalty TO the republican party
seems to increase with his advancing
years.
Evening star., 1897-03-03
Here to Help Mr.. Foster.

Mr.. Frank Godfrey. editor OF the Chicago
Banker. is in Washington looking after the
boom of F. c. Foster OF Chicago for public
printer. Mr.. Godfrey was himself a capdi-
Date for public printer under President
printer for Michigan.
Evening star., 1897-03-03

for Chairman Ben to select Capt. James E.
Bell for the Craftsmanship of this impor-
tant committee. because he has held the
same position of the four preceding inau-
surations and has acquitted himself with
admirable success each time. Captain Bel
was born in Fredericksburg, Va. in lS45
and came to this city at an early age He
entered the city post Office when a mere boy
end by diligent application and a quick
comprehension of the increasi demands
of the office he worked himself steadily up
ward to an advanced grade until he reached
the position he row occupies of .suDerinten.
Gent of the delivery system The othey
members of the committee ara.
Alex. Grant, Hazen Na1bau
wee Chairman. Hickling. d. p. sr
=. FREQ COOK, Laird. Charles II.
Secretary. Mccoy. Joseph NJ.
Anderson. Marion r. Merrill S Il
Bond, Samuel s. Miller J.
Barker, Charles r. Parmenter. n TT
Blazer. p. W. Pollock. w. T.
Crawford, Josapn H. Smith, Frederick 8.
Connehy, Jsre Springer. Horace p.
Crabbe. E. G. Simonson. Otto q.
Davis, w. p. Shaw George e.
Dennls' T. fletcner Sessford. Harry w.
Eakle. Charles NJ. Vale, Wilmer p
Elliott. b. M Welch, George B.
Gans Isaac Wilson, J. Edwin
Hines. ]. NJ
Evening star., 1897-03-03

Mr.. r. Ross Perry is one of the leading
lawyers of the Washington bar, and is uni
versally known and esteemed in this city.
where he was born and reared. He takes
an intense and unselfish interest in every
thing pertaining to the good of the Dis
trict. and is one of the most jealous advo-
Gates for the recognition of it's rights. He
is a member of the board of trade, and a
valuable one. his voice being always heard
in behalf of any proposition which looks
to the progress and advancement of the
national capital.
Evening star., 1897-03-03
Stenosrapher G. l.. Johnson.

- Griffith l.. Johnson, the stenographer to
the committee, comes from indianapolis
Ind. and is the only son of the late Ed
ward I. Johnson of that city. After sew
eral years service in the Topographic corps
of the geological survey, re resigned his po-
siton in 1872 and went into business on mis-
own account, just III time to be caught in
the storm of the panic and lose all he pos
sesSed. Having studied shorthand years
ago. he turned to the practice of that art,
and has since then had a large ami vari I'd
experience in law. literary and scientific re-
porting. AS the only stenographer with the
committee, and for a greater part of the
time the only clerical assistant to the two
secretaries, his labors have been arluous
and unremtting,% extending generally far
into the night and including the verbatim
reporting of all sessions of the executive
committee: but his experience and industry
have enabled him to carry the responsible
ties of his position with credit, and to the
satisfaction of the committee.
Evening star., 1897-03-03
Comfort at Ball Room.

The committee on public comfort at the
ball room has charge of the. important ar
rangements for the care of the wraps, etc,
OF the guests. and has provided hat boxes
sufi cient to take care of the belongings OF
10000 guests. 1t also has control OF all
other arrangements for the comfort of the
public at the ball. 1t was only natural
Evening star., 1897-03-03

Mr.. StAson Hutchins is a native of New
Hampshire and was educated in Boston.
He removed to iowa in early life. where
he engaged in journalism, ani subsequently
went to st. Louis, where he successfully
published paper and became prominent
in Missouri politics. He founded the Post
in this city in 1877 and continued its pub
lication until he sold out his interest and
devoted himself to capitalistic enterprises.
He returned to Journalism a few months
ago, purchasing the Times in this city and
two papers in Richmond. Va. Mr.. Hutch
ins is man of brilliant attainments.
Evening star., 1897-03-03

The executive committee has been fortu-
rate in having the services of such a polite.
energetic and attentive messenger as Jacob
G. Curry, the colored man who has been
employed at headquarters ever since they
Were established. His duties have been ex-
acting. but he has performed them with
constant ability and never failing good hu-
III
Evening star., 1897-03-03
Sudden Death Of Prof. Nelson.

Professor Edward Thomson Nelson Of the
chair OF science in the Ohio Wesleyan Uni
verstty, one of the most distinguished edu-
Gators Of Ohio. died suddenly of heart dis
ease In this city Sunday evening.
Evening star., 1897-03-03

Gen. William W. Dudley was born al
Weathersfe!d Bow. Windsor, Conn.,, in
1872, being descended from the earliest set
tiers of the colony. He removed to Rich
mond, Ind, in 1860, after having received
a thorough classical and military education
in the east, and in July, 1861, entered the
service of the Union in the 10Th Regiment
OF the Indiana Volunteers. His career in
the army was marked by dashing courage
At Gettysburg his regiment was placed in
an exposed position and lost - per cent of
its men General Dudley was wounded in
the right leg at this engagement, causing
its amputation. He returned to Indiana
after the war was admitted to the bar and
IN 1S9 was appointed United States mar
shal. serving until 1881 when he was ap-
pointed commissioner of pensions by Pres
iaent Garfield. He has been active in the
service OF the republican party ever since
his youth. He was treasurer of the nation
al committee in 1883. He is now the senior
member Of the law firm of Dudley 4 Mich
1ner' put retains his legal residence in
Richmond, Ind.
Evening star., 1897-03-03
Messenger Jacob Curry.
CONTINUED from Twelfth Page.)

University and In several benevolent and
religious associations.
Evening star., 1897-03-03


Mr.. Charles c. Glover is the president of
the Riggs National Bank, an institution
with which he became connected III his
early youth as receiving teller. Mr.. Glover
is a native of this city, his father having
been enc of the prominent business men
here many years ago. Such was the fidel-
ity and energy with which Mr.. Glover ad-
dressed himself to his important duties
in the bank. which was then a private con-
Germ. that the late George w. Riggs made
him a partner in the business and at
the death of the latter he became the head
of the institution. Mr.. Glover has been
identified prominently with the best inter-
ests of the District. and it was largely due
TO his efforts that the flats of the Potomac
Mr.. Glover is also vice president of the
Capital Traction Company and a director
in many sterling institutions.
Expert Accountant Holden.
Major Frederic A. Holden. the accountant
to the executive committee, resides at
Hyattsvlle. Md. He has been in and near
Washington since July, 1861. He was sec
retary of the Union League during the war
in this city. He has always been a stall
wart republican, and voted for John c.
Fremont for President in 1886. and for
VIM. Mckinley in 1896, the latter being his
forty-frSt annual vote for the straight re-
publican ticket He is veteran account
ant. having served in that capacity in the
Treasury and Interior Departments for
twenty-siX years. and removed from
the latter office because OF his unswerving
republicansm during the first term of Pres
ident Cleveland. Major Holden has a most
amiable disposition and seemingly mex
haustible fund OF rich humor, and his
presence at headquarters has gone far to-
ward relieving the monotony of the work
for his associates.
Evening star., 1897-03-03


tary. has given most of his life to news
paper work. though graduate in law, a
member cf the &E, and engaged in the
practice of la fore the courts of the
District of CO bia. His -boyhood was
passed In CleVeSA Ohio. He was a stu
oent at corneE44Nyersity, in the class of
1871 While a XS4Eh he obtained employ
ment In the ofAceR the Cleveland Leader
and learned ttl@ de Of a printer. after
ward becoming ~ reporter. In 1880 Mr.
Mark Hanna hg4t controlling interest
m the CleVelan4 ASrald, and several of the
Leader force YF1ensaged to fin the edi-
torial positio1&SM4 Walker becoming an
editorial sWritSkHon the paper. Enjoying
the cbnfidence AGen. Garfield. Mr.. Walker
was stationed ~ Mentor most of the time
during the caH4baign of that year and the
winter followM& He. was present when
Grant. Conkltng, Logan, Morton and Simon
Cameron called upon the republican candi-
date for the presidency, and the so-called
Mentor treaty was enacted. In 1881 he
came with Gen. Garfieid's party to attend
the ceremonies incident to the inaugura-
tion of the martyr President, and has since
resided here. The Herald was afterward
merged with the Leader, and Mr Walker
continued for number of years as the
Leaders Washington correspondent until
he entered upon course of study in the
upon the practice of the law. Besides
Cleveland newspapers. Mr.. Walker also
represented the San Francisco Chronicle
and other leading journals. During Maj
Mchinley's career in Congress Mr.. Walker
always enjoyed the confidence of that gem
tleman to the fullest extent, and frequently
accompanied him on trips and political
Evening star., 1897-03-03

Nr. benjamin ButterWOrth.
Mr.. Benjamin Butterworth gained a na-
tional reputation when a representative in
Congress from the state of Ohio. which he
served with universal appreciation for
several terms. He is now practicing law
In this city with much success Mr.. But
terworth was a member of a special COM
mittee, consisting, besides himself, of Mr..
Evening star., 1897-03-03
Recording Secretary Walker.

George H. Walker the recording secre-
tary. has given most of his life to news
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-26
LEAPBD TO DEATH
WHILE DELIRIOUS
Henry Joyce Jumped From
a Second-Story Window Of
the County Hospital.
Resident-P Physician Dudley Says
the Patients Are Not Prop
erly Watched.
Joyce Was the Second Patient to End
His Life This Year-Sick Men
Often Found Wandering.

Henry Joyce. an aged inmate OF the
City and County Hospital, ended his hfe
at that place yesterday morning by leap
ing from a second-story window. Joyce
was delirious when he made the jump
that ended his career. The occurrence re-
veals the fact that the inmates Of the hos
pital are Improperly cared for. Six months
ago another delIrious patient was per-
mitted TO rise from his bed, wander about
the ward, and then jump from balcony
to his death. 1t is a common occurrence
for the doctors and nurses to discover men
and women in the delirium of typhoid
fever and pneumonia wandering about the
hospital grounds in the dead of night
clad only IN their undergarments.
The resident physician of the hospital
says these happenings are due to the fact
that the city has never appropriated
enough money to engage the necessary
number Of nurses and watchmen.
Joyce, the man who killed himself yes
terday, came TO the hospital six months
ago to be treated for hemi plegia. He was
assigned to Ward D, which is located at
the entrance to the grounds The man
seemed 10 be recovering from his malady
and was rather cheerful until Friday
night. Then he became delirious and
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-26
Fatal Ja1np of De1iric u; Man.

shortly after l o'clock yesterday morning
rose from his bed and walked to a closet
located in a wing az the vest end of the
ward. Soon afierward Miss Kelly, the
nurse who has charge OF the ward, found
that Joyce was missing and called on
DR.. Hickey to join her in search for the
N lssing man.
Joyce was found lying on path run
ming beside the building His limbs were
broken in many places; the broken bones
OF both legs protruded through the flesh
and he was breathing his last. The man
gled man was carried into the hospital
on a stretcher, but the doctors were un-
able to save his lie.
An investigation disclosed the TACT that
Joyce, after finding tie closet window
open, climbed upon the sill and then made
his fatal leap.
"Something must be done to stop fur
ther occurrences OF this kind" said DR..
Dudley. Miss Kelly. on duty at the
time OF the accident, is q most admirable
and proficient nurse, but has several
wards to care for, and it was during her
absence in other wards that the unfortu-
nate patient leaped 10 his death.
"Delirous persons quire watching, and
the funds at the disposal OF the hospital
have not been sufficient to engage the
prol er mum ber of watchmep and nurses.
l think the situation will now be i'm
proved, Tor the hospital mas Deen allowed
a liberal amount of money by the Super.
visors. The doctors have oftentimes been
compelled to get out of their beds on
wintry nights to capture delrioas pa
lients who had escaped from the wards
and who we're wandering about the
grounds. Imagine persons suffering with
pneumonia out in the open on wintry
nights. clad only in their underclothes.
The nurse had no opportunity to watch
joyce. There should be wire screens on
the closet windows"
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-26

the present allowance of the Street De-
partment the repaving of Market street is
out OF the question. Moreover, IL Will be
in p 'ssible to pave downtown business
blocks with bltumen instead of cobbe-
stones, and the Brannan-street sewer Will
have 10 be neglected, much as it is
needed.
II asked for 5000. 900. and instead I have
been allowed S522, 900 In my opinion.
this is poor economy" " was the way the
Superintendent o Streets put iC yesterday.
the Brannan-st-eet sewer is one of the
most urgent repairs that the taxpayers in
that district have asked for. There are
several breaks IN it, and il Is a nuisance
to the people who live in that district.
But, IN my estim alton, tn e repavIng OF
Market street is of vital importance.
According to estimates made by this de-
partmenL TO remove the present cObble
stones and replace them with a smooth
pavement from Second street TO Ninth,
would cost $40, 5,000 To put the street in
proper order from the ferry to Valencia,
would cost $150,G00.
This Is one OF the i'm portant needs of
the City. I as Superintendent of the
Streets have been an ardent advocate of
smooth pavements. In my estimation
the repaviag OF Market street would be of
inestimable value 10 the commerce OF
that thoroughfare. Retailers and taxpay-
ers, | believe, are of the same opinion.
TIE i'm provement OF this street would be
an issue with the voters were it given 10
Them.
But digress. Oak street needs i'm
provement from Baker to Stanyan.
Golden Gate Park Is the playground Of
the world, and the entrances of it should
be at Ieast fixed so that either bicycle or
private vehicle might approach 1t without
detrimeht to either. The Stanyan- street
entrance should have an asphalt pave
ment. and as for matter OF fact the en-
trance 10 every public park and square in
the City should be approached and sur
rounded by smoothly paved streets.
Last year this department managed to
get through on $504 600. This was III the
interest of what we call dollar limit,
AS for myself, OF course | am willing 10
abide by any verdict the Supervisors NAV
render, but can not see the wis iom OF a
city that plays penny wise and pound
foolish. For instance, the harDor front
needs a great many repairs. The ap-
proaches to the wharf in some cases ere
dangerous TO horses. In many cases the
planking has been worn out, leaving
large holes in the street that are danger
Gus TO life and limb. They ought 10 have
at least $780, extra to make these i'm
provements.
The reconstruction of the San Mateo
Railroad has necessitated a raise of two
feet in the grades over which the road runs.
Under the present appropriation we will
be unable II make these Improvements.
There are a number of streets that ought
10 be swept double the number of times
they are at present. A million dollars is
not TOO great a sum TO carry on the work
of my department"
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-26
GOLDEN CAFE PARK
and MARKET STREET.
NOT To Be IMPROVED
Serious Consequences Of Small Appropriations Not
Likely to Have an Bxhlarating Effect
on the Public

allows Central Park alone 81, $50, 600,
Brooklyn yields up annually $500, 900 TO
her parks and CHICAGO sLrrenders the
immense sum of $3.50 0O0 each year.
This stroke of economy will not dam
age the park SO much as it will delay
needed provements, OF course there
are instances where IL will. Out at Buena
Vista Park we had laid out work for a
mile OF footpaths leading from different
streets TO the top of the hill. That must
be Indefinitely postponed, too"
In conclusion the SUPERINTENDENT re.
marked with emphasis that every depart
ment will have to be thinned out, from the
museum TO the police. Thus it can be
easily seen when the facts are collated
that the consequences of a small appro-
priatiOn in the case of the Golden Gate
Park are damaging and far-reaching in
their effects,
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-26
Wanted to Commit suicide.

Martha Nackel, girl Is years of age, was
committed 10 the Girls Training Home yes ter
day by Judge Conlan. About mont h ago she
lost her position and, becoming respondent,
went to the Cliff House Thursta with the in
tention of committing suicide She left "a note
on window-sill at the Cliff House and walked
down to the beach TO throw herself into the
waves. A lIfe-saver interce pied her and turned
her over To her stepfalher, an emploYe of the
Olympic Water Company's pumping station,
who gave her into the custody of Secretary
Holbrook of the Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty TO Children.
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-26
AMBROSE ASKS FOR MONEY
Declares That His Allowance Is
Entirely Too Small for the
Street Department.

According 10 Superintendent of Streets
Ambrose the tax levy. as fixed by the ne W
Board OF Supervisors, is going to seriously
embarrass him. He is confident that the
appropriation allowed the Street Depart
ment will not be sufficient for his needs
He says that he requires at least quar-
ter of million of dollars more than the
appropriation allowed him bv by the Su-
pervisors. According to Ambrose, under
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-26

striking him on the right ear and face with
such force as to knock him down. HI was
taken TO the Receiving Hospital, where Dr.
Kinne stitched and dressed wound on his
ear and face. The doctor thought the skull
was fractured. but Largomasino refused to
stay In the hospit tai and went home.
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-26
Beet-Sucar Makers.

The Union Sugar Company, organized for
the purpose of engaging in the manufacture
of beet sugar, was incorporated yesterday by
John L. Howard l. C.. Marschutz, George H.
Collins, E. c. Burr and James Coffin, each Of
whom has subscribed for $500 of the
81, ,00O, 900 capital stock.
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-26
struck With the Trolley.

peculiar accident happened Frank Largo
masino, a vegeta bic gardener at Ingleside,
yesterday morning. He got off an electrician
at Third and Mission streets and just then the
wire OF the trolley broke aud the trolley fell,
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-26
Festival and Bazaar.

There will be a festival and bazaar at st.
Brendan's Hall, Thursday night. The object
OF the entertainment is TO raise fund TO as
sist in settling the heavy indebtedness on the
Lady Of Mercy's Academy and SCHOOL prop
cry. The doors will be oEen at 2 P. NJ