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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-18

Proposals have been accepted by the Dis
trict Commissioners as follows: OF the
Washington Asphalt Block and Tile Com
pany for furnishing asphalt paving block;
of the Washington Asphalt Block and Tile
Company for laying asphalt block pave
ments.
Proposal of the Washington Brick and
Terra Gotta Company for furnishing sewer
brick in the city of Washington at S7.93 per
thousand; in the county west of Rock creek
not over one mile from Georgetown, at
1923 per thousand; at District property
yards, at $40 per thousand; at bidders
works, at 81 per thousand: for hauling
sewer brick beyond the limits mentioned
40 cents per thousand for each additional
mile or fraction thereof.
Proposal of the Washington Brick Ma
chine Company for furnishing sewer brick
in Georgetown, at SS.23 per thousand; in
the county east of the Eastern branch, at
1888 per thousand; in the county between
the Eastern branch and Rock creek, not
over one and a half miles from the city
limits, at 1928 per thousand; hauling be-
yond the limits mentioned Al cents per
thousand for each additional mile or frac-
ton thereof
1t has been ordered that cement sidewalk
be laid and new curb set on the north side
OF Bates street between 1st and North Cap
itol streets under the permit system; esti-
mated cost $37S; and that catch basin be
constructed at northeast corner of NJ and
list streets northwest; estimated cost S15,
chargeable to appropriation for main and
pipe sewers 1899
clerk in the engineers office, is accepted, to
take affect July 16, and B. C. Riggs, clerk
in the surface division at 81. 80 per day is
transferred to the position SO vacated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-18
CoLoREp WOMEN IN COUNCIL.
National Association Holds q Session
in This City,

The executive board of the National AS
sociation of Celered Women held its second
days session in this city Saturday last
The members present were: Mrs. Mary
G. Terrell, national president, Washington,
D. c.; Mrs. Booker T. Washington, Tuske-
gee, Ala, chairman of executive board;
Mrs. c. H. Phillips, jackson, Tenn; Miss
NJ. L. Sykes, Atlanta, Ca; Mrs. NJ E.
Smith, Jacksonville, Fla; Miss L. c. Will
liams, Greenville, Miss. Mrs Julia Mason
Layton and Miss A. V. Thompkins, Wash
ington, D. C.
Mrs Jerome Jeffrey of Rochester has
been appointed national organizer, vice
Mrs Broughton of Tennessee. who resign
ed in consequence of impaired health.
Among the many things acted upon by
this body was the enlargement of their Off
cial organ, the National Association Notes,
and the appointment of the ways and
means committee. consisting of Mrs. L.
Anthony, Missouri, chairman; Miss l.. c.
Williams. Mississippi; Miss L. Carter, Mas
sachusetts; Mrs. w. B. Snelson, Georgia;
Mrs. c. A. Kerl, Illinois; Mrs. F. Cooper,
Tennessee; Mrs. /. D. Bailey, Washington,
D. c.; Mrs. ]. H. Young, Kansas; Mrs.
Craig, Nebraska; Mrs. Bowser, Virginia;
Mrs w. Layton, California; Mrs. billiard,
Alabama; Miss J. Jones, Pennsylvania;
Mrs. L. jackson, Michigan; Mrs. Ensley,
Colorado; Mrs. S. H. Hart Florida; Mrs. c.
Kentucky; Mrs. w. D. Crum. South Caro-
Ina; Miss Baltimore. West Virginia; Miss
Speight, Arkansas; Miss c. Burrs, Connec-
ticut, and Mrs. T. Lyles, Minnesota.
The establishment of kindergarten schools
in every state, city and town where this
association has clubs was also decided
upon. The appointment of Mrs. A. NJ Cur
It's to visit the southern states and secure
immune nurses to look after the colored
heroes at the front was indorsed and the
secretary instructed to send letter of
thanks to President Mckinley assuring
him of the cooperation of this body of wo-
men.
The national association will meet in Chi
cago, ILL.,, in July, 1899.
The members in session were entertained
at luncheon by the national president, Mrs.
Mary Church Terrell at her home in LIE
Droit Park
7. Thomas Fortune, editor of the New
York Age, and Attorney r. H. Terrell, Mrs
L.. Galloway of Tuskegee and Mrs II. Alex
ander of Atlanta, Ga, were among the
visitors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-18
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Samuel J. Pentz for River view
at 10 am, 2:1j and G:45 pm.
Steamer Charles Manchester for Marshall
Hall and Mount Vernon at 10 am. and 80
pm.
Steamer Jane Moseley for Colonial Beach
and Somerset Beach at am.
Steamer EsteHe Randall for G1ymont and
intermediate landings at $50 am
Steamer Newport News for Norfolk and
Fortress Monroe at $50 pm.
Steamer Harry Randall fore Colonial
Beach and river landings at am.
Trai1s leave 1879 street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Arlington hourly from am TO
8 pm.
Trains leave 1872 street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Mount Vernon at 10, IL am,
12.05, 2:O5. 3 pm.
Trains leave Aqueduct bridge for Airing
ton and Fort Myer and Falls Church every
half hour from am to u pm
Trains leave 32d and NJ streets and SD
and p streets every ten minutes for West
Chevy Chase and Glen Echo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-18

A small newsboy named Tony Fusco was
in the Police Court today charged will
jumping on an electric car on ;ast Cap.
ftol street yesterday. There is a law which
makes it a msdemeanor for minors, not
passengers, to jump on street cars. The
court has ruled, however, that newsboys
when called on to car by passenger dc
not violate the law.
"a man called me who wanted to buy q
paper" said the boy, land that's why got
on the car"
II saw him get on the car several times
when he was not called" Policeman Heard
told Judge Taylor
Has this boy been locked up all night?"
the court asked.
Yes, sir" answered the officer.
"Then he has been sufficiently punished -
said the court, land he may CO.
He was advised to keep off the cars in
the future.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-18

Yesterday afternoon and evening the reg
ular Sunday concert programs at Gler
Echo were augmented by vaudeville acts
the popular entertainers at the resort APP
pearing to advantage in several turns.
These performances make the Sunday con-
certs more enjoyable and varied than be-
fore. Two large audiences were in the
amphitheater yesterday. Among those who
took part were: Frank Deshon, Viola
d Armon, Charles Hawley, Allene Crater
Tom DAILY, Clivette, the shadowgraphist
and juggler; the ST. Delmos and Swift and
Chase.
A large audience was present yesterday
at the concert at the Union Roof Garden,
the proceeds of which will go to the fund
being raised in this city for the benefit of
the Districts volunteers in the army and
navy. The program that will inaugurate
the third week on the roof tonight was
given almost in entirety and was greatly
enjoyed. Truly Shattuck and Al Stern were
among the entertainers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-18
CHOIR TAKE AN OUTING.
Members of St. Johns Episcopal
Church at PIpey Point.

The evening of July the members of St.
Johns Episcopal Church choir toex pas
sage on the steamer Sue for Piney Point,
Md, for their annual outing Of ten days,
arriving at the resort the following morn
ing in time for an early breakfast.
The party consisted of Valentine Ashford,
Carlton Beall. F. H. Blackford, Robert
Boss, Bernard Burnside, A. Z. Crist K. ].
Daniel, Clarence Edmunds, Lewis Fiske,
Albert King, Arthur Mayo, Edward Old
ham, Edward Pa0gett. Harry Padgett, Fl.
c. Pearson. Harry Pearson, Max Pearson,
Frank Sabotka, Harry Seay. Saml Seay,
Arthur Seipp, Chester Smith, Chas. Steven
son, Chas. Tompkins, Rev. E. NJ. Paddock,
assistant rector of st. Johns; Mrs. H. C.
Pearson, Misses H L. Luclkel Lillian Pear
son, Mamie Sabotka, Edna II. Tompkins
and Ethel L. Tompkins.
Bad weather set in and continued for two
days after arrival, during which time re-
sort was had TO the bowling alleys and
pool table.
There was military discipline sin camp"
and one morning six of the boys were miss
ing from the sports, but turned up as pris-
oners of war, having been sentenced to
brief Imprisonment by Messrs. Fiske and
Sabotka for disobeyng the order to keep
quiet after the tattoo was "whstled' at 8
O'Clock pm. They were released at noon
to enable them to take a plunge in the
river with the others. This had the effect
OF reducing to a minimum the noise made
after taps" Athletic contests We're par
ticipated in by the men and boys during
their stay at the Point, two prizes being
given for each contest-long distance run
ming race, short distance race, three-leg-
ged race, jumping and high kicking
sunday the party boarded canoes and
sailed up st. Mays river TO the ancient
town of ST. Marys. and attended services
in the Episcopal Church. In the upeXpect-
ed absence of the rector, Mr.. Paddock who
c1ated and administered the communion
rites. assisted by Deacon Mintick of St
Marys st. Johns choir and organist fur
nished the music.
The following day the party sailed down
fifteen miles TO Cornfield harbor near
Point Lookout lighthouse. and paid a visit
TO some friends-the choir of st. Marks
Church. Washington-then in camp there
The outing party, with others. had music
and dancing in the parlor at Piney Point
Hotel nightly Except Sunday, always
winding up with the Virginia Reel" in
which the ladies, men, girls and boys par
ticfpated. There was a cake walk one even
ing, and the next evening the Misses Will
iiams and others Joined the boys in an
other walk, which was quite as artistic and
amusing as the other. There was also q
game of base ball during the stay between
a picked nine of the choir and the walters
10; Employees, L. Lots of base hits, but no
errorsi Rev, Mr.. Paddock umptred the
game in what was conceded to be truly
professional style.
The morning of the 18th the party reluc-
family bade goodbye to Mr.. Williams and
family at the hotel and to Tom, the skip
per. until next year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-18
DAMAGED BY FIRE.
Loss of $4,000 on Ninth street-vist-
tatfOns Elsewhere.

An alarm of fire was turned in from box
131 about 4:4O o'clock Saturday afternoon
because of the discovery of flames in rear
Of No oil 9th street northwest. and the
effective work of the fire department pre-
vented serious spreading of the flames.
Holmes & Co., rubber dealers, occupied the
lower floor, while the book binding estab-
lishment Of John G. Hodges was on the
second floor. Before the fire department
reached the scene the flames had gained
considerable Roadway. A pedestrian dis
covered smoke coming from a second-story
window and called Policeman Sprinkle.
The latter saw at a glance that the ser
vices of the f1remen were needed and turn
ed in the alarm.
When the firemen reached the burning
building some of them directed their atten-
ton to preventing the spreading of the
names, while others went to work on the
building In which the fire started. The fire.
men were unable to prevent the destruction
of considerable stock in the building. After
the flames had been eXtinguished the police
made an investigation, but were unable to
ascertain the cause of the fire. The entire
loss is estimated at about $4,000. Mr..
Hodges was the heaviest loser, almost his
entire stock, valued at about 80 900 being
destroyed. Holmes & Co. lost 81 900, while
the building was damaged to the extent of
about 81 600 The losses are partly covered
by insurance.
Mr.. Hodges loss is ali covered by insur-
aEoe. He expects to resume business at
the same location as soon as the Insurance
matters are adju sted and the necessary re-
pairs made to the building, which will re-
quire week Or more.
A gasoline stove exploded in the house of
Mary Monwine, No. "a Defrees street, Sat
urday, and Policeman Wannall, who hap
pened to be in the neighborhood at the
time, called out the fire department by
turning in an alarm from box 1853. When
the firemen reached the house, however,
there was nothing for them to do, for the
flames had been extinguished The damage
caused amounted to about $40.
An alarm was turned in from box 234
Saturday afternoon for fire at Freedman's
Hospital. Sparks from the chimney started
a blaze on the kitchen roof, and it was
feared that a serious confiagration would
result The fire was extinguished, how
ever, before much Roadway was gained,
and the damage amounted to only a few
dollars.
Fire was discovered about $50 o'clock in
the grocery store of l.. M. Baldwin, No.
2127 Pennsylvania avenue northwest The
flames were extingushed before they had
spread to any extent Mr.. Baldwin esti-
mates the damage at about $500 The
property was fully insured.
There was a slight fire in the kitchen at
the house of Dr. Buckingham, No. 604 Erie
street yesterday afternoon, caused by the
explosion of gasoline stove. There was
but small loss. ..-,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-18
THEODORE HARDYs THREAT.
Proposes to DO Bodily Harm TO Mr.,
LauHlton-

Theodore Hardy was today held by Judge
scett In 500 real estate bonds. or IN de-
fault to be imprisoned IN Jail for $50 days
Tor threatening to assault Hunter H.
Laughton, chief clerk in the auditors Of
hee of the Southern Railway Company.
The evidence of MIR. Laughton was that
little more than two years ago Hardy
made an assault en- the witness from the
effects OF which the latter Is sim suffer
ing. Hardy was tried at that time before
the late Judge Miller. who not only gave
him long sentence, but also six months
additional in the work house as a vagrant.
Saturday a week ago Hardy went 10 MI
Laughton's office and after having the lat
ter called out into hallway threatened
Mr.. Laughton said. ito do him up Mr..
Laughton retired before he had time to
put his threat into execution, and after
ward swore out a warrant for Hardy ar
rest. Policemen Garrison and Sprinkle tes-
titled that Hardy was a very vicious char
acter and had spent most OF the past eight
years in prison for assaults and other
crimes
Hardy claimed that he had no intention
of doing Mr. Laughton any harm, but
Judge Scott decided to impose the penalty
stated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-18
BECkETT BURNED RATS.
He Answers Later to Charge Of
Cruelty to Animals

He Answers Later to Charge of
Cruelty to Animals.
A colored man named George Beckett.
who is employed as cQachman by a promi-
nent physician, was tried in the Police
Court this morning on charge Of cruelty
to animals Policeman Father of the sec
ond precinct alleged that he poured coal oil
on seven rats and burned them. The facts
were not disputed. 1t was admitted that
he had the rats in a cage, and, Instead of
drowning them, or having them killed by a
dog, he poured the oil on them and burned
them. Beckett had no idea that this mode
of killing them was any more cruel than
drowning, or having them devoured by a
canine. Applying the torch, he had been
told, would mean the almost instant death
OF all the rats at one time.
The policeman told the court that the de-
PENDANT had good reputation, and Beck
etts employer was also in court to speak
for him. Judge Taylor heard the case and
released Beckett on his personal bonds In
dlsposing of the case the court said it
probably causes rat not more suffering to
be burned than tc be drowned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-18
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN.
Local News Gathered in the Vicinit.
of Aqueduct Bridge.


L At all of the masses yesterday at
Trinity Church departure from the ordi-
nary custom was made. In response to the
proclamation of President Mckinley, is
sued a week ago, calling upon the people
to assemble in places of worship and offer
thanks to the Almighty, the archbishop OF
cular letter last week, sending a copy to
all Of the churches in the diocese, in which
he cited the proclamation of the President,
and showing the need of thanking God for
the victories vouchsafed our arms on land
and sea, with an appeal for peace more
lasting than ever. After reading the cir
cular of the archbishop in each church a
prayer was offered up for the objects of
the proclamation. The prayer was render
ed during the service, all of the members
OF the congregation kneelIng during its
recital.
Mr.. William Blessing, who has been long
resident of this section died Saturda "
morning at his home, 1911 34th street
after brief illness. The deceased leaves
a family to mourn. He was formerly a
resident of Charlestown, W. Va, and the
remains were shipped to that place where
the 1nterment was made.
Inc work on the 7 street bridge is being
pushed forward at a lively rate. All of the
hying girders are in place, with the new
railing fastened to them. The roadway of
though the footwalk will be only about
half the size of the street sidewalk En-.
pankments OF solid masonry are being huiIt
on either side, and the iron beams Resting
on top Of the stone work will strenythen
the structure, and at the same time be
covered with iron plates and form a hase
Tor asphalt approaches on either side
Inc seudlng OF the provost guard from
camp Alger to Rosslyn, Va. is having an
excellent effect, not only on the soldiers
cut on many civilians as well, There is
noticeable decrease in the number of in
toxicated soldiers in that Vicinity Some
CT the men while under the infli1enca nS
liquor remain on this side of the river nv
I'll their condition improves and tbey o.
SOBER enough toawalk straight. Thew seem
to have wholesome dread of the jmnrnI
vised guard house in the car sbod ~
nc Sslyn, into which they are thrown 1vhe,,
taken In custody. The Georgetown 49,
DO not tolerate any DRINKS around the on
trance e to the bridge on the District side,
marched over to the Virginia shore.
Civilians who frequent Rossiyn ,o,o
learned that 1t does not paw for then, ~,
get drunk in that place. The guards tato
IN charge civilians as well as Soldiers 49,
Keep them In the guard house until soherad
up NUMBER or men have been stopped
py the guards and made to stay in c,s-
tody. much tos their sorrow. In sevsra1
instances the civilians have been ;noi;neJ
to buck" but 10 no avail, and ono on 80
VINO refused to move were iahbed MIR
bayonets until they were only toe g,aS ~ ~
hustle along attn lively rate, eo ~
LII. Alfred e. Grunwell of 1918 Goth
street, who was recently appointed ass;st
ant surgeon In the navy, has hear .ss,.s,,
ed to duty at the Washington navy var5
Mr.. Thomas higgins of street h.s go
TO Atlantic City to remain q week
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-18
EXCURSIONS.

There Is no doubt as to the popularity of
the evening sails to Marshall Hall and In
dian Head on the steamer Charles Macales-
ter. The initial trip of the season on Sat-
urday was great success, many taking
the entire sail to Indian Head, while a
large number stopped off at Marshall Hall
ana enjoyed the dancing in the big pavil--
ion. Now that the weather is warm again
these pleasant evening trips, in the cool
river breezes will, doubtless, become more
and more popular. The same trip will be
made every Thursday, Friday and Satur-
day evening during the summer. The
steamer Charles Manchester will leave 7th
street wharf at $50 pm. stopping at Mar
shall Hall both ways. Those who spend the
day at Marshall Hall may take the sail to
Indian Head without extra charge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-18
VETERAN OF TWO WARS.
Death of Benjamin NJ. CulbertsOn +
This City.

Benjamin NJ. Culbertson, who died in this
city yesterday morning, was native of
West Virginia, having been born at Wells
burg. He removed to Ohio early with his
parents, locating at Steubenville. He died
in the seventy fourth year of his age. He
was volunteer in the Mexican war, and
when the war of the rebellion broke out
enlisted in the SD Ohio at Steubenville,
serving with Sherman's army in the march
to the sea, and participating in the battles
of Perryviile, Chickamauga, Lookout
mountain and Resacca, Ga.
The deceased was a member of the Union
Veteran Legion of this city, and will be
buried at Arlington Tuesday afternoon.
Two of his children reside in Missouri, one
in Denver and a son, Samuel s., Is in the
government printing office, and a daughter,
Mrs. George Strobel, jr., resides in this
city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-18
improvements to Morsue.

The proposal of Gleason G Humphrey to
remodel the present District morgue, so
called, for the sum of $780, has been ac-
cepted by the District Commissioners. The
work for which Congress has allowed ST.
O9O. will. it is hoped by the Commissioners,
render the morgue building less Objec-
tiona BILE, and the changes will be made
with a view of having them comply with
the plans for the new morgue, which the
commissioners believe Congress Will auth
erize at the next session.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-18
Transfer Shed to BE Removed.

The Commissioners have directed the
Capital Traction Company to remove the
transfer shed at the northeast corner of
the Treasury Department grounds. This
was done upon the recommendation OF
Captain Beach, the District Engineer Com
missioner. Believing there is no further
public necessity for the shed. the assistant
secretary of the treasury recently request
ed the Commissioners to cause its removal,
and Captain Beach, to whom the matter
was referred, approved the request, in
view OF the fact that passengers transfer
ring at the point invariably stand on the
eastern side Of 18th street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-18
BeneficiaI Society Election.

The Lone Star Beneficial Association yes
terday afternoon elected officers as follows:
President. John ?. Vierbuchen; vice presi-
dent, ]. Fred Hupertus; recording secre-
tary, Henry B. Wissner; financial secre-
tary. William E. Dobson; treasurer. Louis
2. Krey; trustees, Samuel W. Drummer and
Henry a. Nau. A committee. consisting
of G.. A. Hoffman, chairman: Laidlaw
Swank, Paul Bachschmidt, Henry krake
and Henry c.. Althoff. was appointed to
make suitable arrangements for the in
stallation exercises.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-18
THE STAR by MAIL.

Persons leaving the city for any
period can have The Star mailed tn
them TO any address In the United
States or Canada, by ordering II at
this Office, in person or by letter.
Terms: - cents per week: Is cents
for two weeks, or 30 cents per
month. Invariably in advance. Sub
scribers changing their address from
one Post-oflice to another should
give the last address as well as the
new one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-18
The American Red Cross.

Mr.. B. H. Warner president of the Amer
lean National Red Cross of this city, tele-
graphed Miss Clara Barton today at San
tiago:
splendid work.
The Red Cross people will be glad to send
Supplies to the front, as well as to Camp
Alger, Fort Myer and Fortress Monroe,
Va, and ara receiving and shipping deli
cecies bandlges and medicines to the
front. Saturday many splendid donations
were received, and v ere all shipped this
morning to their various destinations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-18
breaches FIRST SERMON.
Rev. j. B. Chamberlin Before His
New Congregation.

Rev. j. B. Chamberlin preached his first
sermon as pastor of the Church of the
United Brethren in Christ, corner of North
Capitol and r streets, yesterday morning
to a congregation that tested the seating
capacity of the edifice. The sermon was
appropriate to the occasion and was given
the strictest attention by those present
The pastor took his text from the Songs
of Solomon. ii, 10: My beloved is mine
and ! am his The sermon dweit upon
the love that should exist between a pastor
and his people. At the conclusion of the
sermon. Mr.. Chamberlin addressed a few
personal remarks to the people among
whom he will make his home. He referred
to himself as the third pastor the church
had had and hoped the relations between
himself and the congregation would always
be cordial and pleasant and that the work
OF the church would progress faYorably