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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-25

wards or rooms for tie USE Of patients
There will be a. coriVenient arrangement
of rooms for nurses and doctors. and there
be spacious operating room. 1t Is expect
ed the work of altering the interior ar
rangement of the building and equipping it
for the new uses will be completed by the
LIST of September. when the new hospital
will be ready for business.
Some New Buildings.
Three two-story houses are to be built
at 20, ~ and "A @ street. northwest by
George NJ. Kober They are to be 2Ox29
feet. with full bay windows
Three houses are TO be built by Resale
Monkey at 62e-626 street northeast They
are to be two stories in height, 15ls by 81
feet, and the fronts viii be built of press
brio, with full bay windows.
A brick and stone house Is to be built at
16 Tennessee avenue by c. W. Strong It
will be two stories in height, 3dx3S feet, and
the front will be constructed of press brick
and light stone.
A residence is to be built by G. W. De-
monet at 1900 18th street northwest. 1t
will be two stories in height. 20x31 feet, and
press brick will be used in the front.
Mrs. katherine Miller will build three
houses at 162S-32 Sd street northwest. They
are to be two stories in height, 17x30 feet,
with press-brick fronts and full bay win
dows.
Two two-story houses are to be built by
Minnie F. Ballinger at 230f and 2516 F
street northwest They will have press
brick fronts.
two-story house lie to be erected by
John Beck at 500 9th street southwest. 1t
will be 1Sx54 feet, with a press brick front
Three houses are to be erected at 712-16
I'd street southwest by j. ]. Brosnan They
are to be two stories in height, with press
brick fronts. Is
John W. Phillips is to build a house at
northeast / q w
stories in height, 13x31 feet, and the front
will be of press brick.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-25
ON THE M'CULLOCH
A Washington Boy Writes Interest
ing Letters Home.
GRAPHIC DEfAILSOFDEWBY'S VICTORY
Conditions at Cavte After the
Battle Was Over.
FEELINGS UNDER FIRE

Assistant Engineer Henry F. Schoenborn
Of the revenue marine service, on
duty the United States ship McCul-
loch, dispatch boat of Admiral Dewey s
squadron, IL Washington boy, who has
large circle of friends. His widowed
mother, Mrs. Henry +. Schoenborn, two
sisters and a brother. reside at No. 1859
Harvard street They have been in receipt
of frequent letters from him, all interest
ing, but particularly two written
from Manila bay May and May IL, re-
spectively- The first, as follows. gives an
excellent story of the world famous victory
of Dewey:
U. S. S. McCunoch. Asiatic Squadron,
Manila Bay. Philippines,
May 3, 1898.
My Dear Mother. Sisters and Brother:
AT last have an opportunity to write to
you and let you know that we are all safe
and that the United States fleet extermi-
mated the Spanish fleet at this port on Sun
day morning, May 1. 1t was d grand bat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-25
ARMY ORDERS.

Major George w. Fishback of the pay de-
partment has been directed to pay the
troops stationed at Fort Delaware, Del.
Captain c. l.. Davis, 10th Infantry has
been ordered to duty with the National
Guard of North Carolina
Lieutenant w. S. Graves, It'll Infantry,
has been detailed as acting judge advocate
of the Department of the Columbia
Major j. P. Story. It'll Artillery. has been
assigned to duty as acting inspector general
of the Department of the East.
Lieutenant George T. Langhorne, 1st
Cavalry, has been appointed aid-de-c camp to
General Garretson. and Lieutenant johnson
Hagood, LIST Artillery. as aid-de-camp to
General Duffield.
Lieutenant j.. F. Stephens. 10th Infantry.
has been ordered to Iron Lake Mich, for
duty in connection with the muster-in of
the Michigan volunteers.
Captain E. NJ. Weaver, jr., I'd Artillery,
has been authorized to accept commission
of lieutenant colonel, 9th Massachusetts
Volunteers.
Major C. E. McMiehael, assistant adiu-
tant general, has been assigned to duty on
the staff of General Wilson, commanding
the 9th Army Corps.
Lieutenant F. H. Martin, I'd Volunteer
ENGINEERS. has been appointed aid-de-camp
to General Lincoln.
Colonel D. N. Hood. I'd Volunteer Infan-
try, and Captain F. n. Edmunds, 1st In
fantry. have been appointed a board to
meet at New Orleans for the examination
of applicants for commissions in the "a
Volunteer Infantry,
Lieutenant Colonel Edmund Rice, in
spector general, has beep ordered to report
to the major general commanding the army
for assignment to duty.
Lieutenant Charles E. Walker and Lieu
tenant F. p. Tate, signal corps, have been
assigned to duty at Washington Barracks,
D. C.
Major E. S. Garrett, commissary of SUBJ
sistence, has been assigned to duty with the
4th Army Corps at Tampa.
Lieutenant Robert McClave, United
States Infantry, has been ordered to duty
with the I'd Infantry at Santiago de Cuba
Major J. B. Houston of the pay depart
ment has been relieved from duty in this
city and ordered to take station in New
York city.
Lieutenant H. c. Rodgers, 22d Infantry.
has been ordered to duty at Fort Crook,
Neb.. relieving Lieutenant w. A. Tanner
ODD Infantry, who is ordered to join his
regiment
Major ]. c. Mullikin, commissary of sub
sistence, has been assigned to duty with
the Sd Army Corps at Chickamauga.
Majors w. NJ. Clark, j. 8. Wilkins and W.
H. Thrift of the pay department have been
ordered to Atlanta, Ga, for duty in the De-
partment of the Gulf
Captain r. L. Brown, assistant quarter
master has been assigned to duty with the
I'd Army Corps at Fails Church, Va.
Lieutenant ]. A. Lynch, 18th Infantry,
motion.
Major ]. B. Girard, surgeon, has been de-
tailed as a member Of the examining board
at Fort Leavenworth, Kan, and on the
completion of that duty he will return to
his proper station at Camp Alger Va.
try. has been ordered to examination for
promotion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-25
WHOLESALE PRODUCE MARKET.
Generally Stationary Prices-Increas-
ing supply.

The prices prevailing in today's local
wholesale produce market Indicate that,
with few exceptions, quotations are those
Of a week ago. Butter shows no change
In either price or conditions, and the same
is true of cheese. The receipts of eggs
continues light, but the prices remain those
quoted last week. Poultry is somewhat
scarce and prices are looking upward. The
supply and quality of vegetables and fruits
are advancing, other products being also
generally plentiful.
Butter-Creamery, Elgin, extras, 1sc. a
pound; choice, 11lz: firsts, 16; seconds 10:
bakers stock, IL to 10; other grades, Is
to 16.
Cheese-New York state. new flats. DC.
a pound: ponys. 9l2
Eggs-Nearby, fresh, bic a dozen;
western, IL; southern, l3.
Poultry-Chickens: Winter chicks. live. IL
TO 12c.; spring, large, live. per h., IL to
Ia; medium, live, per h., Is to 10: small
Ii to Ii. Old fowls: Live, per h., 0Jzc.;
ROSTERS, live, per H., 5. Ducks: Live,
large, per lb-, old, SC. Geese: Live, per
h.. &c.
Vegetables extra aoz hun
S1al5o; prime, doz. bun, Joa15c.: cucum-
bers, per box, s1a2; caulifiower per crate.
SSa4; kale, per Dbl, DC; peas, per bbl ga
800; celery, fancy, per doz-. 40a50c.; me-
a Inu per Coz laa2oc.: common, per doz.,
!0al5c; squash, per box, 75c: spinach, per
Dbl, 1ocaS1; beans. per box, 75casl: let
tuce, per bbl., 40a15c.; potatoes fancy new
per DBL, S2.50a3; choice, per bbl. 81 2Ja2 50:
western, per bush. a5c.; Maryland and
Virginia. bush. 50a7oc.; culls per BUSH
Doc; vans and haymons bbl. 81 2aa2 20;
tomatoes, per crate, Florida 15casl 80: egg
plant, per one-half Dbl. box, 81 80; beets
per 100 punches, S2a3: cabbage new per
bbl.. I5c.; onions, Bermuda per crate ga
2 10: yellow, per bbl.. S2a2.25: yellow per
bush, a0aS0c.: beans. white, New York me-
dfCms, S.4oa1.5o; New York pea 81 40:
marrow, I.10a1I5: Virginia white 9ocasl;
white, mixed. Soc: colored, Coo: black
eyed peas, per bush, s0caSl; Lima beans
per h., 3a4c.
Dried frults-Evaporate apples choice
ea1Oc. Apples, sliced, fancy, 4c.: sliced
bright. Sa3l2c.; quarters. bright. Sc.
PEACHES, choice, 6a1c.; fair to good 5a6c.;
halves, unpeeled. 2aSc.; quarters unpeeled,
2a3c.; evaporated, Sa1oc.; evaporated, un-
peeled. 6a1c. Cherries. pitted. dry. crop
no, 9aloc.; sugared and wet Gaze Black
berries, per h., 3l2c. Whorteberries, per
ID, &c. Raspberries dry, 10a11c.
Green fruits and nuts-Apples fancy ia
bic Dbl, 3a4; choice. per bbl $50
Oranges-Florida, brights per box 81 ia
4-5O; russets. per box s2.75a4: navels. per
pox. s2a3' seeding, per box, s1.60a225
Live stock-Cattle, extra, per cwt s4a5.
putcner- per cwt, Si.Joa4; common per
cWt-, s2Joa''; rough. per cwt 81 .;Iua2: hogs
fair, per cwt, gross, S3.Jla3.15; ordinary
per cwt., net. $3.25a3.35; sheep per cwt
S5.ooa4' lambs. spring, choice per cwt..
soaooo; medium, saa5.50: common sias:
calves, prime. per cwt., s6.JoaT: common
S35oa4.50; cows, s6a35
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-25

The Evening Star is the only
afternoon paper in Washington
that receives the dispatches of
the Associated Press. 1t is
therefore the only one in which
the reader can find the complete
news of the world, directly trans
mitted by telegraph, up to the
moment OF going to press.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-25
ighth precinct who gave up his baton to

eighth precinct who gave up his baton to
enter the military service, has gone with
RoCsevelt's Rough Riders He had been a
policeman only since July 20, 1897. When
he received his appointment on the force
he was studying medicine, and because OF
this Lieut.. Kenney detailed him with the
patrol wagon, where, in addition to his
police duties, he was able to give aid to
the injured. He is son of Surgeon Girard,
who Is at present with the troops at Camp
Alger. 1t is predicted he will be of great
assistance to his fellow soldiers when they
actually participate in fighting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-25
senator Turley Against Annexation.

senator Turley Against Annexation.
After Mr.. McEnery concluded his speech
in the Senate yesterday afternoon against
Hawaiian annexation the bill for the pro-
lection of mining claims Of those who en-
list in the army and navy of the United
States was taken up and the Senate con-
CURED in the House amendments.
Senator Turley of Tennessee then began
legal argument against the Hawaiian
resolutions. He maintained that foreign
territory could not be acquired by legisia-
tive action. He maintained that the meth
cd of acquiring the Hawaiian Islands set
out in the resolutions was unconstitutional
and was obnoxious, too; because treaty
having the same object in view was still
pending undisposed of before the Senate.
At the conclusion of Senator Turkeys
speech bill was PASSED providing for the
retirement on full pay of Cassius P. Foster,
United States district Judge Of the district
of Kansas, and the appointment Of another
judge.
The Senate then, ats5:20 pm. went into
executive session, and at $3.50 pm. adjourn
ed. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-25

The Free kindergarten at the Church Of
Our Redeemer closed It's term with appro-
pirate exercises. yesterday. There were
several friends and parents present.
Twenty-Five children engaged in the plays
and other exercises Under the direction of
their teacher, Miss Jennie Thompson.
After the exercises. Rev..D. E. Wiseman,
the pastor. made short address. He
called attention to the fact that the school
was just completing its fifth year of work
among the poor children of the neighbor-
hood. The support Tor the past session
he said, was largely from Al Souls Church
OF this city 0Unitariap). He also spoke of
the late Mrs. DIR. Purvis as one Of the
firm friends of the work. Few colored peo-
pie knew her worth TO the race She did
not sound trumpet about her good deeds,
but was untiring in her efforts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-25

The members Of the technical section of
the class of so. Central High School. held
a farewell meeting yesterday in honor of
their instructor, Mr.. Gardner. and the di-
lain. Refreshments were interspersed with
speeches. and the boys gave many inter-
esttng and amusing "reminiscences of their
four years stay afs Central An Invitation
was extended to n lane. director of the
High Schools, to be- present. hut, owing
him to accept Amor,x those present were
Messrs Gardiner. ChSmbcrlatn. Evermann.
Moore. BoEan. Stuatt. Young. Karpeles.
Norwood. Wild. r. Apeden. G. Nueden and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-25
SERVING UNCLE SAM
Policemen Who Have Gone to Defend
Old Glory.
each HAD MACE A GOOD RECORD
Major Moore's Compliments Upon
Bidding Them Goodbye.
HAD MACE A GOOD RECORD
T II e 1 r PRES ENT RANK

Five of Maj. Moore's policemen have sur
carry swords and muskets in TIE defense of
Uncle Sans interests. These men are:
Charles C. Estes Charles Bartel, Alfred o.
GIrard, Joseph NJ. Austin and Abram
Houghlan, and Maj Moore has nothing but
words of praise for each of them.
IF we could only get more such men,
remarked Maj. Moore. in parting with
them, I'VE would have much better force.
II given half a chance these men will make
records which will reflect credit on them
and l will be only too glad to " sIcome
them back when they have recorded glor-
ious victories"
When Congress formally declared war a
humber of the members of the police force
sisnitiad their Willingness to enlist Many
OF them have seen service in the army or
navy, and they were as willing to take
hand III defense of their country as they
had been to serve in the time of peace.
Since the expiration of their terms of en-
ried and added to their worldly cares, so
that unless giraa places as oIIicers they
could not Well give up their positions. 70
90 so would leave their families in want.
Among the first to oner to volunteer was
Policeman J. j. Murphy of the Georgetown
precinct. He had done artillery service and
was anxious to become one of Roosevelt >
Rough Riders If he could be made an officer
in the command Having been assured
that ne could get position on the stan of
Lieut.. Col. Roosevelt, he called on the Dis
trict Commissioners and asked what ar
engagements he could make concerning his
pOSlllon the force.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-25

Where is your mother, Johnnie?'
playing golf.''
And your aunt?'
''She is out on her wheel"
And your sister,"
She is training for the foot ball game"
Then III see your father, please"
He can't come down now. He Is up
stairs, giving the baby a bath.'-Iife
Jaggs-"Whats good for insomnis. doc
How long have you been troubled with
Jaggs-"Oh, I haven't got IT at all: hut
my wife has. Sometimes she doesn't get to
sleep until or O'Clock in the morning. .
Doctor-'Wel, III advise you to try go
ing home EARLIER. '-Chicago News.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-25

The deepest lake in the world is LAX,
paahai' IN siberia. In some parts Il ia
5-261 feet deep; its length is :97 miles with
an area of LOCO square miles 1t is the
largest lake in Asia, and the sixth largest
in the world.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-03-19
The News at Evansville.

Four inches of the beautiful" stopped
plowing for day or two this week.
Farmers in this, section are further
along with their work than for several
years at this time.
The festive squirrel is now vieing with
the gay little bob white as to which can
make the most noise.
Quite a number from this place atten-
ded the ball in Odd Fellsws hall, Thurs
day evening. Good time reported.
Should the railroad war on rates last
long enough Frank Young and family,
with Mrs. Guylic, contemplate visit
east.
Thomas Richardson, an old Whitman
county pioneer, has been very i'll for
some days, but is now thought to be out
of danger.
Even this far off this slumbering ham
let begins to hear the buzzing of the po-
litical bee. Keep it up jim; you may
win, but we think this is an off year for
pops.
The Evansville base ball club has
been been reorganized, and will soon he
in shape to play all comers, Pullman
"freaks" preferred. They are arranging
a splendid ground on the E. J. Bryant
place which will be more central than
the old one.
Owing to the almost impossible con-
dition OF some OF the roads in this dis
trict, the question is being discussed of
going in with another district adjoining,
ard buying road machine, and we un-
derstand that part at least OF our COM
missioners are willing for the county to
advance the money for the same till
such time as the districts may have
funds.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-03-19
Spectaclos at DR.. Whites.

Tho newest ties at the lowest prices at
the Hub. -19tf
Choicest candies and candied fruits at
Guesnier's.
Air-tight stoves, drums, elbows, damp
ers, etc. Chas. Bull.
Finest line of candies ever brought to-
Pullman at Guesnier's'
For a first-clars job of timing, pulmb-
ing, ETC., see Chas. Bull.
Fresh garden seeds at Fariss Bros.
two packages for five cents.
Now lot of picture frames at less
than half price at Vests.
Eyesight is priceless. DR.. White can
give you q perfect fit in spectacles.
This is dangerous time for property.
Be safe and insure with Harvey & Win
dus. 10
Choice clean seed oats for sale at
Willis Ford's, five miles south of Pull
man. 20t4
Repair your old tin, copper and gran
ite ware. Chas. Bull can repair it, and
repair it right.
Harvey & Windus, over First National
Bank, for insurance, houses to rent, and
farms for sale. 10
For elegant bread, cakes and pies, get
your -four, baking powder and extracts
of Bragg & Reed.
To make good tea, coffee or cocoa, 90,
to Bragg & Reed and get them. 1t will
make you look pleasant
LosT-Small black terrier. Finder
will be literally rewarded by bringing
same to Office of w. II. Harvey.
To grow the best garden truck y0n
must get the best seeds. Fariss Bros
sell the best, two packages for five cents,
For the toilet, for the bath, and for
the laundry so to Bragg & Reed and get
their goood soaps and washing powders.
They make life easy.
For RENT The ullman hotel, now
called the Hotel Klondike, will be for
rent after February 18th. Inquire vt
the First National Bank.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-03-19
A Remarkable Record.

DR.. John p. d. John has been formal
ly on the lecture platform since Septem-
ber 1895. Since that time he has lee
tured in 2G1 towns, delivering in all S8S
lectures. lie has lectured rs m;ny as
thirteen times in some towns, and each
time to larger audiences than before.
Few orators have attained the popularity
of DR.. John, even when many years be-
fore the public. The Richmond, Va,
Evening Item says OF one OF his lectures,
at was one of the grandest addresses
ever delivered in Richmond. Those who
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-03-19

heard it we're delighted and charmed. ,
The cincinnati Commercial Gazette says
"pr. John is one of the cleyerest think
ers and ableat speakers in the west
DR.. John was for years president OF
DePauw University, of Indiana, one OF
the leading educational institutions OF
the country, and the largest university
in Indiana. He will deliver his noted
lecture, "The Worth OF Man." at the
college auditorium, Saturday evening,
March 26. The people of Pullman sell
dom have the opportunity to hear man
of DR.. Johns ability or reputation, and
no one should miss this chance.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-03-19
BIrerocks Were Smashed.

I The guns popped and the clay pigeons
Bwere smashed at a lively rate last Thurs
day, and scores of varying degrees OF ex-
cellence were made. On account of q
shortage OF live pigeons, the live bird
match scheduled for the forenoon was
postponed, and sweepstake shooting at
the clay birds was substituted. In the
forenoon shooting Green, Jolly and EN-
cry were the winners of the tivebird
matches. The match at five doubles
was won by w. Allen, with nine breaks.
atone O'Clock the shooting OF the
ercnts OH the regular program com
menced. In all of these The money was
divided into three prizes, and the win
ners only are given below.
In match No. l, at targets, Green
won lst with 8; Emery 2nd, 5; Crane,
3rd, 4.
No. ., six targets, Green, Emery and
Crane, each Allen, ALLEN and Stevens
4 each.
No. 3, ten targets, Emery, 8; Crane, s;
w. Allen, Z.
No. t. five pair, DeBold, o. Green, s
Emery, Z.
No. was to have been team match
between Moscow and Pullman, but Alb
bott and Balmer, of Pullman, not being
on hand it was postponed, and Il ten tar
get match substituted, Green breaking
8; Allen, Allen and Jolly, 6; Emery and
Stevens 5.
No. 6, at 10 targets, Stevens, 8; Green
and Crane, 8; DeBold, III
No. Z 10 targets, Crane.9; Stevens, 8;
Emery, Z.
No. s, 5 pair, Stevens and Green, 7; /.
Allen, Crane and Emery, 6; DeBold, 5.
, In No. 8, at 10 targets, handsome,
Solid gold band ring was put up as first
prize, making this the most interesting
match of the day and Ira Allen was an
the money prizes going to Crane, Emery
and W. Allen.
The balaucelOf the day was given to
sweepstake Shooting, and the guns were
kept warm till dark, 1850 targets being
thrown and shot at during the day. Mos
COW was we'll represented on the ground,
the majority of the shooters being from
there, Pullman having but three men in
any event, and in many of them but one.
This was a disappointment, as it was
hoped the local shooters would be on
hand, but their business was such that
they could not be present. Emery and
Crane, who shotthrough the day, won
the general average prize, the low aver
age going to DeBold.
The two postponed matches between
Pullman and Moscow will be shot as
soon as the arrangements can be per-
fected.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-03-19
DIRT CHEAP PROPERTY.

Good house, barn, orchard and two
acres rich land, 5000.
Good new house and barn and four
acres fine garden, $3.50.
Six-room nearly new house, and two
5Ox1O0 lots, good location, $500.
Four-room house, as good asnew, with
good lot, close to center OF town, $3.50.
Two houses with good lots, $500 each.
And there are others.
See HARVEY X WINpus,
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-03-19
Piano Recital.

The piano recital to be given in Stew
ems Hall tonight, Saturday, March 10,
under the auspices of the music depart
ment of the college will embrace the fol-
lowing attractive program:
"Seeond Concerto" ...... BEETHOVEN
Miss Bolster, Miss Ellis.
Dreaming, "..........,. -. ScHuMANN
Miss McCroskey.
"Shadow Dance" ........ Mcdowell
Miss Ration.
"Bagatelle,". ....... ..... BEETHOVEN
Miss Stone.
"Gypsy Dance" "............., LIcHNEa
Miss Bryan.
"Rose,". "........ .-.............B BONN
Miss Ths mpson.
''Kamenoi Ostrow, ..... RURENsTErN
Miss Snyder. 4 /
Intermission.
PART II,
"Serenata, TscHAIKowsKl
Mrs. f. II. McCroskey.
"Serenata, "............ ......... .TosTl
shepherds Cradle Song" .SoMERvELI
Miss Downs.
Swedish Wedding March, -. SoEDERMAN
Miss Henry.
"Amazone," ".................V VoNwILN
Miss Colburn.
"Cuban Dance. HoFFMANH
Mr.. Morrison.
"Third Ballade," !" "...............C CHOPIN
Miss Ellis.
All music-loving citizens of Pullman
and students OF the college are invited tt
be present. Admission, 25 cents.