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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-30
Clerks and TI.eir Debts,

To the Editor of The Evening Star:
II is pretty Wen known that a government
salary cannot be garnisheed. 1t IS also
well known that some of the clerks in the
government departments take advantage Of
this fact and defy their creditors, which is
certainly wrong. There ought to be rem
edy for every wrong. In this matter the
remedy lies with the appointing power
In some cases creditors have been assist
cd, but there is no uniform rule for all of
the departments.
Unjust claims are sometimes made and
Clerks should have the benefit of any doubt
which may exist, but if u debt for neces-
s&ries Is admitted, if judgment for the
amount has been obtained in court, the de-
lnquent clerk should be given a reasona BILE
time to make a settlement, and If he fails
10 pay the debt his place should be given to
some more worthy person
The man who cheats his landlady will
swindle the government. if he gets a chance
The clerk who takes advantage of the fact
that IT is cheaper to move than to pay rent
should give up his office when he vacates
his domicile Honest clerks would be bene-
fitted by such a policy. CITIZEN.
September %, 1898.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-30
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN.
New Waiting Station Ready for Use
Other News.

The Metropolitan Railroad Company g
waiting station, on Seth street near Pros
pect street is now ready for public use. 1t
is splenddly finished in hard wood, is sup
piled with the latest converiences and pro-
vided with comfortable chairs and benches.
The building is well designed for the pUr-
pose for which it was erected. 1t is To-
Gated Immediately to the rear of the old
Prospect School building
1t is understood that at any early date
the Great Falls people will in a like man
ner accommodate the patrons of this road.
They have long wished to. purchase the
cottage and site where Mrs. Southworth,
the authoress, lives. Mrs. Southworth.
however, cannot be induced to sell at any
price.
Mrs. Alice Masterscn. wife of Mr.. Hugh
Masterson and sister of Mrs. Shekells, the
wife Of DR.. A. B. Shekells of 32d street.
died yesterday afternoon at her home, 1915
NJ street. Her illness was long and pain
full one. She had lived a number of years
in Georgetown and her death is greatly re-
GREETED, her circle of acquaintance here
being large. Mrs Masterson leaves six
children. two of whom are in the service
of the United States, one being now at Lex
ngton in the army and the other in the
navy. The funeral services will be con-
Quoted at st. Stephens Church.
Mary A. Gibson was found i'll on the
street yesterday. The patrol was sum-
moned and Mary was sent home.
The police found ladys bicycle (Eclipsc)
on the Tenleytown road last night. 1t is
presumed the wheel was stolen and then
abandoned
Miss Mamie Petty of 1891 o street has
been seriously i'll since Saturday last from
an attack of malarial fever, with typhoid
symptoms.
number of typhoid, dphtheria and malarial
cases.
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ADJUSTMENTS,

COLUMBIA NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Clarke
IN THE Last of His Race" gave one of the
most interesting and meritorious perform
ances of his exceptionally high-grade roper
tory at the Columbia last night. 1t is but
natural that the star should shine more
brilliantly in this play than any other, for
1t was written by himself and constructed
with special view to his fitness for the
strong dual role that dominates the piece
But not alone was Mr.. Clarke seen at his
best, but all of the company seemed to be
more suited to their especial parts than in
any one of the former productions. The
play Itself is one of rare merit strong ro-
mantle drama equal in brightness of dia-
logue and intensity to the works of many
OF the Old master playwrightS 1t is in four
acts, and has been greatly improved since
Its first production in this city last year.
Mr. Clarke has the part of Russian noble
man in the first act, having an opportunity
Tor q clever death scene, while in the re-
malnder of the play he is the nobleman' s
grown-up son. the last of his race whose
battle in life is to prove his identity. Miss
Adelaide Prince Marie de Melville, the
leading feminine role, does perhaps her
best work in the repertory. Others seen to
advantage in Mr.. Clarke's drama were
brook, Rodney Burton, p S. Barrett, Fred
erick Forester. Walter Percival, G. Ever
sleigh L. B. Grey, Gustave Coutts. C. York,
Alice Gale, Lucy Stone, E. Haywood, Ina
brooks and Edith. GAZE. THE Marble
Heart will be repeated tonight and at the
matinee tomorrow. The Bells tomorrow
evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-30

The music at st. Mary's Church promises
to be particularly interesting on Sunday
next, as the Eell-trained choir will render a
mass by Mr.. E. J. Biedermann, who is the
distinguished orGanist of st. Mary's Church
of New York city. This mass, which is
comparatively new to this city, is melo-
deus throughout, and skillfully written
without thereby detracting from its de-
votional intention. The choir has studied
1t with great care, and therefore finished
rendition may be looked for.
The complete program of the music at tha
high mass. which begins at 1870 Am, will
No 2, E. ]. Biedermann; ofrertory, Ave
Maria" duet for soprano and alto, with
chorus, E. Silas.
The vesper service at 4 o'clock p. m. will
be as meritorious and attractive as the
morning service, and will comprise the fol-
lowing: Vespers and magnidcat No. 2, q.
Marco; Salve Regina soprano solo), n. Won
Wilm; Q Salutaris Quartet, b. HANNA;
Tantun Ergo, F. Riga.
The solo quartet is composed of: Soprano,
Miss Cecilia V. Murphy; alto, Miss Mar
garet Eichhorn; tenor, NJ. Aloysius s..
FenneM: bass Mr.. Frank A Rebst took, and
is supported by the following chorus So
pranos, Misses Appolonta Miller, Rosa Mil
Buehler Mrs. Bessie Hancock, Mrs. Ray
ntond White and Mrs. Goldsborough God
ard; altos, Misses Annie Miller, Mamie Mil
Ter and Edna Wright; tenors, Messrs. Jos.
A. Gauges and John T. Orchard; BASES.
Messrs. Robt. Paul, Henry P. Merres and
J. Frank White. OrganiSt and director,
Mr.. William Waldecker.
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SICK DISTRICT SOLDIERS.
Reports Showing Condition of Suffer-
ers From the Cuban Campaign.


Inquiries made by The Evening Star into
the condition of the soldiers of the District
regiment who suffering from the effects
of the Cuban campaign ELECTED reports as
follows:
Private Gustavus Kaiser, Company X, is
seriously i'll with typhoid fever at the resi-
dence of his mother. in Laurel, Nd.
Private T. Howard Duckett, Company A,
Is suffering from malignant typhoid fever
at the residence Of his father, Marion
Duckett. in Bladensburg
Corporal w. L. Lowe, Company G. who
has been suffering from a severe attack
of Cuban fever, has been removed to the
country, change having been found neces-
sary for him.
Private Harry simms. Company II. Of
I'D and l streets, who is confined to a New
York hospital with typhoid pneumonia is
reported as improving.
Quartermaster Sergeant Reginald B.
LOCKER of Company H. brother of Capt
LOCKER of the same company. is quite sick
at his fathers residence, No. 1872 Both
street.
Trun peter w. H. Wilcox of Company H.
who has been quite Ill at his brothers resi-
6ence, No. 27oS K street northwest, is
somewhat better.
Private JOHN Maupin of Company G, who
recently suffered relapse of Cuban fever
is convalescfng again.
Private Ernest Selby of Company F. who
had recovered from the fever sufficiently to
De out, is suffering a relapse and is again
confined to bed at his parents residence
No. 2O1S H street northwest.
Private ]. Lewis Smith of Company c
was reported as being a little better last
night, while his brother, c. Maurice Smith
was not SO well.
Private Norris K. Thorne of Company C
is suffering from malarial fever at his
home. No. 931 9th street.
Private John M. Browning, Company B.
has suffered a relapse and is in a very
weak state at his home, No. q r street
northwest.
Private David B. Curry Company H. who
mas been so seriously Ill at his parents
residence, No. 1919 31st street, was re-
ported little better today
Private Kenneth O'Connor, Company c.
VINO was SO seriously i'll with remittent
Fever at Atlantic City, is slowly recovering
at ms home here, although he is still very
weak. '
A very slight improvement IS reported In
the condition of Sergt. Fred A. Cusick
company NJ, but he is still very sick man
private Louis T. Frech is making brave
nght for life at his residence, on Gales
street, and the chances for his recovery
seemed little improved today
Ihomas and Harry Boucher, two yolun-
teers OF Company A, 1st District of Column
pia Regiment, have been confined to bed
since their return from Santiago. They
are with their sister. Mrs. Harry Whaley
sick " 'i'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-30
DISTINGUISHED VISITOR.
Federal Lodge of Odd Fellows Re-
cetVes Deputy Grand Sire.

Deputy Grand Sire of the Independent
Order of Odd Fellows of the World, Mr..
A. C. Gable of Ohio, whose election and in
stallation occurred during the session of
the Sovereign Grand Lodge in Boston last
week, paid a brief visit to Federal City
Lodge, No. 20, last Wednesday evening.
The degree team of the lodge, under the
management of Past Grand Master John
H. Wood, presented the first degree of the
order in amplified form, which received
the piaudits of those present, as we'll as
the warm encomiums of the distinguished
visitor. Refreshments were provided in
abundance, after which remarks were made
and general good time INDUCED in.
1t was intimated that the capital of the
nation would be a good place for the ses-
sion of the Sovereign Grand Lodge in 1900,
when the deputy grand sire would become
the grand sire of the order.
Among those present We're John L. Irwin
grand patriarch; John B. Ward, deputy
grand master; VIM. B. Hunt, grand secre-
tary; George w. Uline, grand representa-
tive; ID. w, Keck, past grand patriarch;
). K Dawson, past grand; Jacob Persinger,
past grand of Nenia Lodge, Ohio; VIM p
Allan, grand representative, and many
others.
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Hotel Arrivals.

Arlington-F. Lindeumyr, New York city;
Maj. ]. Jemoe, Old Point Comfort; 0. Her
maner New York; c. A. Mcdonald, sgd
rcy; R. w. Gibson, New York.
Shorehan-H. Scott San Francisco; c. N.
Champion, San Francisco; A. w. Milllgan,
New York; DR.. ]. N Love, st. Louis; ]. Nj.
Mathews, Louisville.
WelHngton-F. P. Bendell. Cleveland,
Ohio; James Bripser, Lancaster, Pa; l.. A.
Dodge, Boston; Jas. L. Johnson, New York.
Riggs-C. A. Sinclair, London, England;
G. NJ. Biser Berkeley Springs; j. White,
Cincinnati Ohio; H. E. Hayes, New York;
w. S. Macdonald, Athens Pa.
Ebbtt-W. B. Ferguson, United States
navy; J. L. Patterson, Portsmouth, Ohio;
] o. Amberg. Newark, N. j.; A. G.. Her
misee, United States army; r. w. Vincent,
United States navy.
Raleigh-H. F. Smith, Nashville; Nelson
o. Tiffin. Buffalo; Henry c. Stent Buffalo;
E. Foster. New York; Albert Staub, Buff
falo, New York.
National-T E. Enslon. Santiago de Gu
ba; Oscar Stern, Philadelphia; E. A. He'd
ney, New York; A. w. Baiy, Atlantic City,
n. j.
Metropolitan-Jno. c. Campbell, Dayton.
Ohio; N. II. Brewster, New York; r. Cor
bett, New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-30
CAPTURE QUICKLY MADE
Man Accused of Sending in False Alarm Of
Firs.
The Case to BE Th0roughly Investf-
Sated-Detectivd ffa rtiGan Compile
mented and h.ewarded.

The case of the manrvho gave his name
o'clock this morning by Detective Hartigan,
on the charge of sending in a false alarm
of fire to the department headquarters, will
not be heard for severa days, as Superin-
tendent Sylvester desires to make thor
ough investigation of all the circumstances
surrounding the affair. The capture Of the
man reflects credit on Detective Hartigan,
who was today not only commended for
his skill, but informed that he would re-
ceive a reward of $50 for the part he took
in the affair.
AT 9:31 o'clock last evening an alarm
was sent in from box 531. Commissioner
Wight, who has communication from his
home with the fire department rang up
the officer at the District building and ask
ed where the fire was.
There is none: the alarm was false -
was the reply he received.
Give me No. 3 station said Mr.. Wight.
The order was complied with, and the
ofhcer in charge of the station was asked
for. The reply came:
1T is Sergt Montgomery He is at the
phone
Sergeant" said Mr.. Wight, II want you
TO get the party or parties who turned
in that false alarm
Il have instructed the men to look out
for the offenders" responded the sergeant
That won't do Mr. Wight rejoined. Il
want the offender or offenders caught"
Commissioner Wight next called up Super
1ntendent Sylvester. The latter was away
from his home on official business but re-
turned in a little while and Immediately
placed himself in communication with the
Commissioner. AS the result, Major Syl-
Vester sent for Detective Hartigan. He
was found at his home, having retired for
the night, and as soon as he reported over
the wire for duty, Major Sylvester told
him what was wanted.
The detective went to No. precinct and
was soon afterward rewarded by seeing
Brown apparently in the act of pulling an
other box. 1t is supposed he saw the de-
tective, for, without carrying out his pur-
pose, he started off at brisk walk Har-
tigan followed him to the Capitol grounds,
Through them and up to North Capitol and
f streets. By this time, however, the fugi-
tive had gained a little on the detective
and was about to pull another box having
already broken the glass, when the officer
arrested him and took him to No. 6 sta
ton, where he was locked up.
The arrest of Brown is the first made I'M
der the recent order of Major Sylvester,
which directed that officers must pay no
attention to precinct boundaries when they
are in pursuit of a party whom it is their
duty to arrest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-30
PREVALENCE OF DIPHTHERIA.
Schools at Marlboro and Surratt,s
Closed in Consequence

SchOOIS AT MarlbOrO' and SUrratf'S
Closed in Consequence.
Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.
EVANSVILLE, Md, September 80. 1898.
Owing to the prevalence of diphtheria, the
public schools in Marlboro and surratt's
have been closed. Today the trustees of
the Upper Marlboro Academy held a meet
ing, and it was thought advisable to close
the school until October 10. Already there
have been twelve deaths from the disease
in that immediate locality. The cases have
almost been confined to the coIored resi-
dents. In the neighborhood of Mellwood
there have been several cases, but the doc
tors now in charge seem to think they have
mastered the situation. and that the cpl
demic will be confined to the present sick
patients.
The October term of court for Prince
Georges county will convene at Marlboro
Monday next. The term will probably oc-
prisoners in jail, and twelve out on BAIL
Among the trials will be homicide, shoot
ing, cutting, highway robbery, larceny and
assault.
Dallas Lumsen, a farm hand employed
by Mr.. Alsop, huckster living near Blad-
ensburg, was struck at an early hour this
morning by engine 213, about 500 yards
south of Bladensburg, and seriously in
jured. He was brought to Alexandria juno
sent to the hospital in Washington for
medical attention. When seen by the en-
gineer, Lumsen was lying in the middle of
the track but owing to the momentum of
his train and heavy grade at that point the
accident was declared to be unavoidable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-30
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Hearings on Suffrage.

The hearings upon the subject of suffrage
for the citizens of the District of Column
bia. which were begun early last summer
are about to be resumed. 1t will be re-
I.Iemh-red that the convention of the
American Federation of Labor was asked
TO indOrse a demand upon Congress for the
passage of bill granting suffrage, but the
convention unwilling to act upon too mea-
ger information, directed President Samuel
Gcmpars to undertake an investigation,
and to report to the next convention at
kanses City. President GOmpers today
sent written personal invitations 10 large
number Of the leading opponents to suf
frage. requesting them to attend thu hear
ing which is to be n I'D at the American
Federation of Labor offices, 423 and 425 G
street northwest Typographical Temple).
at 80 o'clock Wednesday evening, October
.. 1S9S. All persons interested in the sub
ject are invited.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-30
SUFFRAGE HEARING.
Federation of Labor Inauirfns Into
Local Sentiment

| hearing will be given to the opponents
| of suffrage in the District Of Columbia
| wednesday evening next. as announced
| yesterday in The Star. by President Com
| pers and Secretary Morrison OF the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor, 20 whom the mat
| ter was referred at the last annual conven-
! ton of the American Federation Of Labor,
| held in Nashville. Tenn, last December,
and was the result of the adoption OF reso-
Iutions declaring for suffrage in the District
| by the Central Labor Union of this city at
! its meeting held November s. 1877
The special resolution which caused the
| An rican Federation of Labor to take an
| interest in the matter was offered by Mr..
| William Silver, the delegate from Wash
| ingtcn, and was as follows: That the dele
| gate from the Central Labor Union is IN
structed to bring the matter to the atten-
| ton of the coming convention of the Amer
| lean Federation of Labor, and in behalf of
| this organization request that the repre-
sentatives of organized labor and all CEN
| trail bodies throughout the country petition
their respective representatives in Congress
| to favor legislation which will secure to the
| residents of the District of Columbia the
rights and privileges of American citizen
ship
The resolutions were referred to a com
mittee, which, in turn, referred the sub
| ject TO the executive council of the Amerl-
can Federation of Labor. which was direct
residents of the District of Columbia and
report at the coming convention of the
American Federation of Labor, which will
| be held in Kansas City In December.
At the last meeting of the executive coun-
ell Messrs. Gompers and Morrison were
authorized to conduct the hearing. IL being
inConvenient for the other members OF the
council to come to Washington frequent
! ly as would be necessary If the hearings
| were had by the full council.
Several weeks ago a hearing was given to
| those who faN ored suffrage here and as II
| Is desired by Messrs. Gompers and Morri-
| son to hear both sides, the meeting We'd
nesday evening next has heen arranged for.
| Special invitations to attend the coming
meeting have been sent to Commissioners
l John w. Ross and John b. Wight. Messrs.
| H. B. F. Mcfarland, NJ. NJ. Parker, John
| Joy Edison, Thomas Somervile S. w.
| Woodward Walter A. Acker. S. s. Burdatt,
| H. V. Boynton. J. ID. Croissant, j. w. Chick
ering, Z. c. Cutter Geo. W. Cochran, Rich
ard K. Cralle, p. NJ. Dubant, Geo. f. En-
| mons, James E. Fitch. c. C. Glover, A.
Greenlees James F. Hood. Claudius B.
| Jewel, Jerome F. Johnson, r. II. T. Lei
pold and B. F. Leighton.
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DEATH OF REV. BENZ. SWALLOW
FOR Nineteen Years Chaplain of po-
| tomnc Depnrtment Il

Rev. Benjamin Swallow, well known as a
Mason and prominent member of the Grand
army OF the Republic, died at his home in
Arlington Village, Alexandria county. Va.
at 8 O'Clock pm, Thursday, September %
IN the SEVENTEEN year of his age. Mr..
swallow was born in London, England; re-
moved to the United States at about the
time of the beginning of the war of the
rebellion; entered the United States army
as chaplain, and mustered out of the
service August 4, 1865. He was appointed
to position in the Treasury Department.
and has been many years in the customs
division. During nineteen consecutive
years he was chaplain of the Department
of the Potomac Grand Army of the Re-
public, by which organization he was voted
gold medal Latterly, and down to the
day of his death, he was the chaplain of
Lincoln Post, District of Columbia, G. A
r. He leaves two daughters Mrs Frank
w. Clancy of Albuquerque, n. NJ, and Mrs.
David S. Brown of Arlington, Va. Arrange
monts for the funeral have not yet been
completed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-30
SUCCEEDS MIR. FLINT.
Rufus H. ThayePl Appointed Trustee
of Free Public Library.

Mr.. Rufus H. Thayer was today appoint
ed a member of the board Of trustees of
the Free Public Library, vice Mr.. Weston
r. Flint, who resigned to accept an ap-
pointment as librarian of the library.
Mr.. Thayer is a member If the firm of
Thayer & Rankin, attorneys and,
in accepting the appointment, after assur-
ing the Commissioners that he esteemed
it a great honor to have been named in
such connection, he wrote the Commits
sioners: THE creation and maintenance of
free public library is a matter of such
grave importance to this District as to
justly command the profound interest of
every public-spirted citizen. l have been
long convinced of the necessity for such
an institution, and l am sincerely anxious
to promote the success in every possible
way of the library now happily provided
for. Regarding the action of your board
as a call to public duty of the most hon
orable character, l beg to say that 1 am
glad to place at its command such humble
service as l am able to render
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Foreign Missions.

The Woman's Foreign Missionary So
ciety of the combined Methodist churches
of the District will hold its annual session
in the Metropolitan Methodist Episcopal
Church Friday next-aH day and even
ing. Mrs A. r. Rudisill, returned mis-
sionary from India; Rev. DR.. j. F. Goucher,
president of the Woman's College in Bal
ttmore. and DR.. Lena Armstrong Hopkins,
medical missionary from India. will make
addresses
Mrs. ]. E. Gilbert will preside, and there
will be full reports from all departments
OF the work. The treasurers report for
the year will be presented. The annual
election of officers win take place, followed
by social hour for luncheon. DIR. F. NJ.
Bristol will make an address at 7:30 pm.
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THE STAR by MAIL,

Persons leaving the city for any
period can have The Star mailed to
them to any address In the United
States or Canada, by ordering 1T at
this Office. in person or by letter.
Terms: IL cents per week; IS cents
for two weeks. or 80 cents per
month. Invariably In advance. Sub
scribers changing their address from
one Post-office to another should
give the last address as well as the
new one.
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The Choral Society.

Members Of the Choral Society, as well as
those who wish to join this year, should
bear in mind that the first rehearsal will
occur on Monday evening next at 7:3O
o clock sharp at the new rehearsal hall,
Carroll Institute. 81 10th street northwest,
near New York avenue. VerGi's Requiem
has been selected as the number for the
second concert. and work will be com
menced on it at once, Messiah" rehearsdls
being deferred until later This requiem
has never been given in Washington and is
of great beauty, and it is thought will
prove an interesting subject of study TO
the chorus as well as source of great
pleasure later to those who attend its pro-
GUCtiOn