Evening star., 1898-10-20

Reception to Mr.. John E. Powell Upon His
Return From Paris.
Is a Member of United States Commits
sion to French ExpOsitfon-Gen-
erai and Personal News.

| Croft Md, Tuesday evening from Paris
after an absence of seven weeks, was
given reception last night by the Sunday
school at Anacostia Church. Mr.. Powell
was taken by surprise, as he had been in
v1ted to the church on another mission.
The auditorium, where the reception took
place, was beautifully decorated. On the
walls was Ivy twined about the flags of
various countries, the most conspicuous
being the stars and stripes and the tricolor
of France. Mr.. Powell was escorted to the
auditorium by the committee of arrange
| ments, comprising Mrs, c. F. Watson and
Messrs: Geo. Shoemaker and D. c. Smith
son. Home Again was sung by the audi
ence and Mr.. ]. H. Dony, secretary of the
Sunday school, made an address Of well
come, to which Mr.. Powell responded, being
escorted to position in front of which, in
| blazing Jet Of light, cleaned the word
"Welcome."
Subsequently the pastor of the church.
Rev. Charles o. Isaac, made some interest
ing remarks. The singing of My Country,
'Tis of Thee" followed.
On behalf Of the Sunday school. Mrs. e.
F. Watson presented the superintendent
with large bouquet Of choice flowers and
serving of refreshments followed.
Mr. Powell is United States inspector of
electric lighting, and went to Paris as
| member of the Paris exposition commission
from this country
In speaking about the trip. Mr.. Powell
stated last night that 1t was pleasant
one for all concerned in every way, with
the exception of the homeward voyage
when the weather was bad. The COM
| mission succeeded in having the amount
OF space originally allotted to the United
States-1m,000 feet-increased to 10000
feet. The commits ston will return again at
a later date to Paris.
Reported Suicide.
The Eastern branch in the vicinity of
the Anacostia bridge was dragged yester
day by the crew of the police boat In a
search for the body of a man who was
reported to have committed suicide by
jumping from the bridge a few evenings
since. The report of the case was made
at the fifth precinct station. The police
boat had fruitless search, and the officers
discredit the story.
Team Runs Away.
The two-horse team of Geo. J. Mueller of
Washington ran away from near Hlllsdale
about $50 o clock last evening, and was
captured at 18th and M streets southeast
after running about two miles at a terrific
rate of speed. The streets were crowded
with vehicles, street cars and bicyclists,
but no one was injured. though some really
narrow escapes occurred, especially on the
Dfldge. The team was unhurt.
Health Inspector Wanted.
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health office whose, duty it is to visit Ana
Ncostia Is needed at present to attend to
matters which residents have been COM
planning about ItGtzsas been the custom for
Eealth inspectors to, pay the town weekly
visits at least, but dt is said none has ap-
peared here for month.
Change Sneaestcd.
Recent fires here e5have, it is claimed.
shown that an advantageous change Nigh.
be made in the location of the fire alarm
boxes in this territory. There are three
boxes in the town proper, and it is said
persons are unacquainted with the Ioca.io
of these. They are situa ted at the corner
OF Monroe and Harrison streets, at the cor
ner of Monroe and Grant streets and at
Washington and Adams streets. On ac-
count of It's proximity to the fire engine
house. it is considered that this box could
well be removed some distance I'D jeff eI son
street. or be located on the upper portion of
Jackson street. Residents along Minnesota
avenue are demanding that one box be 10
Gated there. Two fires occurred there
lately. A messenger had to bring the alarm
to the engine house, quarter OF mile
away.
Repairs to Police Station.
AS a result OF Capt. Austin's recent visits
to the police station, when he inspected the
building thoroughly. some minor repairs are
being made. The main Office is being rem
ovated. the office of the sergeant in charge
is being papered, new stoves are to be put
up and new fuel sheds built A fiag gstaff is
also to be erected on the roof of the build
irg, from which the stars and stripes will
wave daily.
Revival Services.
The revival which has been conducted
nightly for the past four weeks a Faith
Chapel, on the Bowen road, by Rev. Chas.
q pf o AnonpSri, r.
Church, has closed. Ten conversions are
reported. Faith Chapel is being conducted
as mission to Anacostia Church. 1t is the
Intention Of Nr. Isaac to open a protracted
meeting at Aracostia Church soon.
Harrison Street Improvement.
The concreting of Harrison street, it is
expected will be begun within a few weeks.
Orders were given to the Capital Railway
Company to relocate two trolley poles on
this street at its junction with Monroe
street, preparatory to beginning the i'm
pEovement. The poles were moved yester-
day.
Personal and Other News.
The house boat which has been anchored
east of the bridge, and is owned by sew
eral Washington people, was capsized at
her moorings by heavy tides and wind.
The interior furnishings, which are de-
scribed as quite handsome, are thought to
be badly damaged
G. F. Osterman has returned to his home
here, after being with the foot ball team
of Columbian University its southern
trip, his position being left guard. He did
good work for the team in the two games
played before he became disabled in the
contest with the V. M. l. 1t is probable
that Osterman will play in but few games
before the big event of Thanksgiving day.
A small child of Mrs. Charles Mcfarland
of Congress Heights was severely burned
recently by coming in contact with light
ed oil stove.
Mr.. and Mrs Frank Eisinger gave
party to their daughter Lillian a recent
evening on the tenth anniversary of her
birthday.
Corporal p Walsh Company F. 9th
United States Cavalry, who has been visit
ing his sister. MRS. Douglas WEIGH has re-
Joined his regiment.
Miss Ollie Isaac has returned from a
visit to friends ins Baltimore
Miss Grace Lusby is visiting at her home
in Prince Georges caunty, Nd.
Miss Ossie Hause has gone to her home
in Georgia for 2brief stay.
Mrs. Jane Dobsonsof Baltimore is the
guest Of her sister. Mrs. e. A. Rose