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Evening star., 1898-10-31
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Omen and Closed Cnrs.

10 the Editor of The Evening Star:
I scarcely think that your structures on
the conduct of the Capital Traction Com
pany in their omission 10 provide a suffi-
cheney Of closed cars for their patrons are
altogether warranted II the preference of
the patrons is to be considered. This
morning. leaving the intersection of 14th
and 5 streets a little before o'clock
with the Thermometer several degrees be-
low that of yesterday, / counted the num-
Der of passengers occupying the closed
and open cars, respectively, and found
that the number carried by the closed car
was 13 and by the open car "a, thus, l
think showing conClusively which car was
preferred by the majority of the pas
sengers on that train. Yesterday morning.
in the same way. the open car on which
] travelled was pretty We filled UP, but
there were several vacant seats in the
closed car in front of 1t.
I feel sure that if the wishes of the
patrons We're TO be consulted the vote
for one open car with every train. summer
and winter. would be overwhelmingly in
favor Of il. against that for two closed
cars.
SAME OLD CONSTANT KICKER.
October IS, 1S1S.
Evening star., 1898-10-31
Excursion TO Cabin John Bridge.
Juvenile Good TempIars,

Undine Juvenile Temple held its regular
weekly session in Northeast Temple build
ing last Saturday afternoon. One new
member was initiated. Mrs. Bishop. su-
perintendent, gave an illustrated lecture at
the close of the ceremony Among the
visitors was the grand superintendent, Mrs.
Allen, who delivered an address At the
close of routine business the temple re-
hearsed in part the program for an enter
tainment.
a large number attended the regular
meeting of Minnehaha Temple Saturday
evening. Three candidates were initiated
Harry Rurlughame, chief templar, presid-
ing. Nessrs. Garfield and Russell of the
lodge committee on Juvenile Temple work
gave instructive addresses. Miss Mamie
Daniel, superintendent. announced that
there would be a public installation of Off
GERS at the next meeting. and that the
parents of the children would be invited
Miss Annie Grigg, assistant superintendent
explained the order of proceedings in the
social session arranged for the closing hour
of the next meeting.
officers for the ensuing quarter were
elected as follows Fred Harris, c. t.
Mary Daniel. V. T.; Eva Mills, p. s.: Vance
Udell, A. r. s.; Mabel Montgomery. F. s.
Olive Mills, T.; Clara Wise, c.: Edward
Randolf, NJ: Olive Peacock, D. NJ: Johr
Holmes, G.: Cralle Lawrenson, S., and
Harry Buriingame, p. c. T.
Evening star., 1898-10-31
Memorial to S. s. Packard.

The day and night classes of the Spen-
cerian Business College Friday held me-
mortal meetings in honor of Prof. S. S.
Packard of New York, a leader in business
education in the United States, whose
funeral occurred today. Mr.. Packard was
the author of the business college text
books used by the Bryant & Stratton chain
Of business colleges, and furnished the
brainwork for business training as T. r.
Spencer and sons furnished the artistic pen
ruanship.
Mr.. Packard was a brilliant and striking
figure in educational assemblies. and will
be incurred throughout the eduea tional
world, In which for forty years he had been
helping to work important changes in the
direction of practical training.
Evening star., 1898-10-31
IN BEHALF OF MIR. WHITE.
COlOred Women of Washington Ap-
peal to North Carolina Sisters.

peal TO North Carolina sisters.
An address has been issued by the Col
ored Womens League of the District, COM
prising about 1000 members, to the col
ored women Of North Carolina, urging
the Importance of the election of repre-
sentative Geo. H. White of that state
The paper is signed by Helen A. Cook,
president. and E. D. Barrier, secretary,
and is a follows:
THE Colored Women's League of Wash
ington, D. c.. sends greetings to the COL
ored women of North Carolina, and en-
treats them not to permit our entire peo-
pie to be deprived of Congressman George
II. Whites wise and fearless efforts to OBJ
tain for his people fuller measure of JUS
tice than they have yet received.
I'VE wish the loyal women of North
Carolina to known of the aid unselfishly
and ungrudgingly given us by Congress
man White, whenever it would help US in
our trials and our labors TO improve the
condition of our race In Washington un-
selfishly given, because we had no places
and no votes to give him in return. Our
interests are but the interests of our COM
mon womanhood, our common mother
hood, and we appeal to the wives and
mothers of North Carolina to repay to one
who is friend of women the debt which
we in Washington would, but cannot, re-
pay.
I'VE trust the colored people of Con-
gresham Whites district share the
anxiety, which Is felt here, and that they
are not lght-heartedly contemplating a
possible defeat which would throw the rest
Of the country into gloom. We dare not
doubt. indeed that loss strangers
would be nothing when compared with
yours at home: yet we must give voice to
our dread that unhappy jealousies, or dull
and spirtless indifference, might remove
from the Capitol our single representative.
Such fears, however, we reject as
groundless, and only wait for election day
to express gratitude to North Caro-
lima for her tried and proved devotion to
our common cause"
Evening star., 1898-10-31
Ordered by Commissioners.

Tho following orders have been issued by
the District commissioners:
That r. $. Scott he registered and IL
consed as master plumber ard gas-iitter
after filling proper bords.
That the proposal OF Andrew Gleeson, re-
ceived October -, 1893. for grading Mich
igan avenue for the sum of l424 cents per
cubic yard be accepted, he being the lowest
bGder, the price reasonable and he believed
to he r. responsible.
That the proposal of f. G. Gummel re-
ceived October d. 1898. for constructing
sewer in Indianapolis and Concord streets,
between 9th and 10th streets northwest, be
accepted at the price named in his bid. ha
being the lowest bidder and believed 10 ba
responsible and the price being reasonable.
Evening star., 1898-10-31

Probably no single drug is en-
ployed in nervous diseases with ef-
fects SO markedly beneficial as those
of cod-liver oil"
These are the words of an eminent
medical teacher.
Another says: "The hypophos-
phites are generally acknowledged
as valuable nerve tonics."
Both these remedies are combined
i'll SCOTS Emulsion. Therefore, take
it for nervousness, neuralgia, sciatica,
insomnia and brain exhaustion.
o0c. and s1.oO. all druggists.
SCOTT & BOVINE. Chemists. New York
Evening star., 1898-10-31
"Didn't Know No Better"

De old man didn't know no better" said
Robert Robinson. a poor old coIored man,
who was called before Judge Scott this
morning on a charge Of dumping oyster
shells on lot in South Washington Il
can't neither read or write, and 1 thought
] wasn't harmin' nobody when l filed a
hole with dirt
Policeman Baker had arrested the old
man, who is a cripple. for improperly dis
posing OF the shells
There were several signs on the lot
warning people not 10 dump on the lot"
the officer said
If the old man can't read" remarked the
court. the signs couldn't do him much
good"
When questioned the prisoner said he had
never violated any law Intentionally
II let You go this time, will you prom
ise not 10 dump any more shells on the
lot?''
Il trust God l will do It no more" was
the crippie's response. and the court re.
leased him on his personal bonds
Evening star., 1898-10-31
RELICS OF THE CUBAN WAR
The Smithsonian Institution Making Col
lection for Preservation.
Mr.. Paul Beckwith Specially Commits.
stoned to Add Trophies-trticles
Already on Exhibition.

Mr.. Paul Beckwith has been sent TO Cuba
by Secretary Langley of the Smithsonian
Institution. He left New York city on the
OLDHAM for the island Monday last, and is
specially commissioned to obtain, by pur-
chase or donation, relics and exhibits illus
trating every phase OF the recent Spanish
American war He will be gone six weeks
at least, and probably will extend his mis-
sion to Porto Rico. He is plentifully sup
piled with government funds appropriated
by Congress for the use of the institution in
the purchase or collection of such exhibits.
Mr.. Beckwith, in the absence from the
city of VIM. II. Holmes, the head curator OF
the department of anthropology. has been
engaged for some time in completing and
perfecting the exhibits in the Hall of Amer
lean History in the National Museum. Gu
rator Holmes has had arranged glass cases
in this hall, the one leading from the north
door of the museum containing relics of all
the American wars from the earliest dayS to
the present. The collection is more or less
Imperfect, but still very instructive and en-
tertalning. Desiring to obtain a perfect as
sortment of articles and souvenirs historic
and otherwise of the war with Spain Mr.
Holmes and Mr.. Beckwith have solicited
and purchased already quite number
which have been given the place of honor
around the model Of Liberty in the mu-
seum's rotunda. Several weeks ago The
collection. then in a single case: but since
that time three more cases have been add
ed. which contain relics of greater general
interest than those first described.
A Flag of Truce.
Now. there is on view the stained white
flag of truce used on the L. s. S Uncas by
Lieut.. F. r. Brainard when negotiating the
release of ThraII, the newspaper cor
respondent, and arranging for the exchange
of the heroic Hobson. The flag is of or
dinary cotton besrimed and bedaubed by
use in those days of smoke and shell. 1t is
strung upon a piece of thick cord. Near by
is large canteen, the cover with Its fading
stains of human blood bearing witness to
the death of its owner, Col. Hamilton. on
the field of battle at Ell Caney. In another
case are the sword and scabbard of Lieut..
julius G. Ord, on staff duty in the 9th
Infantry, who was murderously killed on
the top of San Juan Hill July / last by a
Spanish soldier left dying on the ground, to
whom Lieut.. Ord was ordering canteen Of
water. The Spaniard, though almost in the
last throeS apparently, believed that Lieut.
Ord was ordering the American soldiers to
slay him and instantly fired, the shot being
fatal Little semblance of humanity was
left in the body of the Spaniard after brave
Lieut. Ord's infuriated men had vented
their wild and vengeful anger upon it.
A battered electric fan is to be seen, with
a card attached which states that it was
used for expeling smoke from the u. S. s.
Massachusetts during the destruction of
Cervera's feet off Santiago In July last Its
Evening star., 1898-10-31
Donations Acknowledges.

The managers Of the temporary home for
soldiers at Alb 9th street northwest ac-
knowledge receipt Of the following dona-
ticns since last report:
Lawn fets at Oak Grove, $24 40: member
of Company F. 81; one of the boys, 81;
widows mite" 5Oc.; Mrs. M, 30c.; C. 3.
Estabrook, 81: Mrs. Devine, 81; in memory
of H. D., 81; Mrs. Bogg, 25c. Miss Monta-
que, 81; section of government printing
office, s..
The donors of articles other than cash are:
Mrs. Chandler, A. Loeff1er, Mrs. Meners
Mrs. Hannah Engel, Mrs. NJ. Tanner, Miss
Fleming, tt eresa Voigt. Mrs. Mccullough,
Mrs. Herbert, Mrs. Saers Mrs. F. NJ. Alex
ander, Galloway & Ward.
Evening star., 1898-10-31
PRIZES FOR DRILLS.
Premiums for Competitive Exhibits
at Sovereign Grand Lodge.

A list of prizes donated by Mr.. Frederick
H. Bolton of Detroit, to be awarded at the
seventy-fifth annual communication of the
sovereign Grand Lodge of the Independent
Order of Odd Fellows, which meets in that
city next September. has been received by
the local lodges. Prizes of 81 600, $3.50 and
1000 will be awarded in the competitive
drill of cantons, Patriarchs Militant the
condition being that at least twenty-five
fully uniformed cantons shall contest.
For the best-drilled degree staff, subor-
dinate lodges, there are prizes of $500, $500
ana S2OU. Three prizes of $500, 500 and
Sloo, are to be given in the competition for
unwrltten work of officers, supplementary
TO degree staff work. The contest will be
open only to degree staffs entering degree
STAFF contest, and will be under separate
set of judges. In addition there Will be
TOUR special prizes offered by Mr.. Bolton-a
prize medal for the captain of the best
appearing canton in the parade, value $50;
a sword tor the captain of the subordinate
lodge making the best appearance in pa
rade, value 800; sword for the captain of
the largest encampment making the best
appearance in parade, Vaiue 500, and a
cash prize of $1U0 for the best-drllled de-
gree staff.
Evening star., 1898-10-31
Teachers' Annual Tea.

The teachers of Calvary Baptist Sunday
school gave their annual tea Friday night II
the church Sunday school house. There
were present about 300 persons. After the
dainties on the tastsfuily decorated tables
were dispatched, Mr.. w. D Mcfarland
sang two numbers, Mr.. =. H. Bristow read
an account of his impressions of the world s
Sunday school convention in London last
July, Mr. E. c. Locks. one of the District
volunteers, told his experiences at Santi.
ago; Miss Bertha BriStoW contributed a
solo. and Rev. DR.. Greene spoke of the
blessings of peace. The committee in Charge
Of the affair consisted of Mr.. P H Rris-
tow, Miss Anna J. Bell Miss Kate S White
Miss Grace Siivers. Miss Laura Walker
Mrs. W. E. Evans and Mr. w. w Everett
Evening star., 1898-10-31
Sailors OGense

When do you want to go to PhiIadeI-
rhia?" Judge Scott asked George Sidney
this morning, when he said he was on his
way to the Quaker city
Right away, SIR answered the youna
man.
Where is your homer"
In London, England, sir" the prisone.
replied. Pm sailor and was discharged
In Georgia.
Policeman Simpson told the judge that he
saw the young man on the street begging
and one man gave him 10 cents
He saw me talking to a friend - the
young man said.
Who was your friend?'
Frank Griggs, a plumber"
why don't you work with him?''
''Recause I'm sailor, and not plumb.
err"
The court released the young man on his
personal bonds to leave the city TODAY
Evening star., 1898-10-31
To Georgetown and Back.

John p. Simmons an elderly colored man,
who strayed away from the almshouse about
six months ago and did not return and who
was in the Police Court few days ago on
a charge of vagrancy, appeared in court
again today.
Did you find your way home last week
when you were released?" Simmons was
asked.
Yes, indeed, I did," answered the old
man. Il went all the way to Georgetown.
but l came back yesterday"
He seems different today from what he
did last week" said Bailiff Kendig. He
appears to be bewildered."
The policeman arrested Simmons because
he was drunk and begging, and the court
gave him thirty days on the farm.
Evening star., 1898-10-31
Theological Department Opening.

The department of theology, Howard
University, opens promisingly, the new
Junior class numbering more than in years
previous. DR.. Little is II teach the whole
year instead of six months
The evening class, which last year was
begun as an experiment. is continued. The
course is similar to that of the day class,
only less extensive 1t occupies four years,
and comprises the entire Bible, theology,
church history, homiletics, missions, pas
toral work. public speaking, mental and
moral philosophy. besides such general
branches as the students may need. The
aim is to aid preachers and Christian work.
ers. There are five teachers besides lee
turers.
Evening star., 1898-10-31
Didn't Want 70 Catch Cold

Judge, your honor, live up on the Con-
duit road near Captain Johns" " said Jer-
ry Fickling in Judge Scatts court this
morning, land Saturday night l got wet
en- my way to town, / took few drinks;
because l didn't want to catch cold"
HE gets drunk every Saturday night. -
Policeman Bergman saidao the court.
why do you come tor town SATURDAY
night and get drunks7Y Judge Scott asked
the prisoner.
Il got drunk because 1 got wet and was
afraid / would catch cold5'
DO you get wet every saturday night ?''
No, SIR
THE policeman saysyou get drunk every
Saturday night"
Jerry was fined s., with fifteen days as the
equivalent.
Evening star., 1898-10-31
Opens for Inspection.

The big university hospital which Is to
be operated in conjunction with the Column
bian Medical College viii open its doors
for the inspection of the public tomorrow
at O'Clock pm. At that hour the dcdica-
tory exercises will be held. Short address
es will be made by President Whitman of
the university. Mr.. Needham of the board
Of trustees and Mrs. Hoeke, president OF
the lady managers. Several c1ergymen and
many well-known citizens have promised
to be present. The hospital will be open
for inspection until pm.
Evening star., 1898-10-31
To Mount Vernon by Bont.

Visitors in the city should not fail to visit
Mount Vernon, home and tomb of Wash
ington. The most delightful route to
Mount Vernon is by the iron steamer
Charles Manchester. built expressly for this
service, and heated throughout by steam,
which leaves 7th street wharf every week
day at 10 am. and 1:45 pm, returning due
to arrive at Washington at 1:4O and 515
pm. The sail of thirty-two miles on the
historic Potomac gives the tourists an op-
portunity to see Arlington. Alexandria
Fort Foote and the modern fortifications
Fort Washington and Fort Sheridan, and
other points of more than ordinary interest
along the shores of Maryland and Virginia
This company is the only one permitted to
sell admission tickets to Mount Vernon
Evening star., 1898-10-31
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Norfolk for Norfolk ard Fortress
Monroe al $50 pm
Steamer EsteIle Randall for Glymont and
intermediate landings at $50 am.
Steamer Harry Randall for Colonial
Beach and river landings at am.
Steamer Charles Manchester for Mt. Yer
non and Marshall Hall at 10 am. and 1:45
pm
Trains leave 1872 street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Arlington hourly from am. to
5 pm.
Trains leave 1872 street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Mt. Vernon hourly from 10 q. m
TO 3 pm.
Cars leave Aqueduct bridge for Arlington
and Fort Myer every half hour from $40
am. 10 $40 pm.
Cars leave Aqueduct bridge every hour
for Falls Church.
Evening star., 1898-10-31
Election of Officers.

Among those who entertained Persever-
ance Lodge and its friends last Saturday
evening were Grand Templar Jones, with
remarks; S. W. Russell reading; Mrs. Her
nandez, recitatiOns; Chief Templar Ellis
and Chaplain Phelps, addresses. Miss
Laura Bryson and Past Chief Corby made
reports upon the features to be in charge of
the lodge at the carnival beginning Mon
day. An election of officers resulted as fol-
lows: Dr. Ellis, c. T.; Mamie Griffin. V.
T.; Mrs. Irene Hernandez, S. j. T.; Miss
Laura Bryson, r. s.. Miss Corby, A. r. s. :;
Miss r. Hawk, f. s.; Mrs. Bryson, T. Mrs.
Chambers, c., and Mrs. Corby, NJ
Evening star., 1898-10-31

Concert Tonight Under Auspices of
WOman's Relief Corps.

The program for tonight's concert at the
Grand Opera House under the auspices of
the Department of the Potomac Woman S
Relief Corps for the benefit of District SOL
diers and their families in need of aid, has
been completed and will make one of the
most attractive entertainments ever given
in Washington for charitable purpose.
Rev. DR.. Stafford will deliver the opening
address and Prof. Mariana Mama will have
charge of the musical program, Mr., John
Tweedaie of the War Department will re-
cite. Those taking part will be Mrs. Blanch
MattinglyRogers. Mrs. Pauline Maina. Will
liam D. Mcfarland, Miss Lena Shepard, Mr.,
Brook Amiss and Miss Alice Harvey. A
chorus of $50 voices will be accompanied by
the Marine Band which will also render
several selections during the evening. Mrs.
Anna A. Peck, president of the corps, has
worked untirinely to make the concert a
success in every way.
Evening star., 1898-10-31

The literary department of the Ep-
worth League of ST. Paurs Methodist Epis-
CopaI Church gave an entertainment Friday
night in the Sunday school room OF the
church. The program was arranged by
Miss Walford. chairman, and consisted Of
two sOles by Miss Stewart and lecture
by the pastor. Rev. Stowell L. Bryant. The
subject of the talk was The Ministry of
Poetry, and the two solos were very ap-
propriately taken from our well-known
poets. The Arrow and the Song" by Long
fellow. and Break. Break, Break by
Tennyson. silver Offering was taken.
Evening star., 1898-10-31
Collar Bone Broken,

John T. Cook, a laborer employed at the
gas house, had his collar bone broken while
at work Saturday night about 8 o'clock.
He stepped on the elevator just about the
time the conductor was making a start for
an upper story, and was thrown violently
against post. The third precinct patrol
wagon was summoned and the injured man
was removed to the hospital.
Evening star., 1898-10-31
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUSENENTs TONIGHT.

Academy-Wm. H. Vests "Minstreis.''
Columbia Theater-Tim Murphy in The
Carpetbagger
Grand Opera House-Coucert. benefit Of
soldiers and their families.
Keruan's Lyceum Theater-'Vene'ian
BUrlcsqucrs.
Lafayette Squarc-'A Brace OF Part
ridges
Serenadc'
Ohio avenue and 18th street-Battle Of
Gettysburg.
Me;zer".t .Hall-The Wargraph ExhiDi-
tiOu.
Sunday School Han. Gth and \ streets
noTJhwyst-''Ihe Hnusekeepers Delight"
Evening star., 1898-10-31
Effects of the storm.

Saturday nights rain storm did consid-
cradle damage to some of the county roads
and unmproved streets. There was also a
great amount of earth washed from lots
above grade, covering the sidewalks. In
such cases the owners of the property will
be required to remove the dirt.
The police made reports of many dan
gerous holes and washouts and the re-
ports We're referred to the proper authori-
Evening star., 1898-10-31
RestricfiOn. RemnNed

Texas quarantine restrictions which have
interrupted travel through New Orleans
nave been removed and regular train serv-
ice on Southern Pacific Will be resumed No
vember L Tourist sleeping cars are oper-
ated twice per week over this route Wash
ihston 10 San Francisco. leaving every We'd
nesday and Saturday via Southern Railway
Information at office Sunset Excursions
b11 Pa. ave. nw-Advt
Evening star., 1898-10-31
Rcneflf Of uOsnIfal.

A collection was taken up in the Episco-
pal churches of this diocese yesterday for
the Episcopal Eye, Ear and Throat Hos
pital.
Evening star., 1898-10-31
In Memory of DIR. CrummeI.

At the Second Baptist Church yesterday
afternoon services were held under the
auspices of the Iyceum Of that church in
memory Of the late Rev Dr. Crummel.
Appropriate resolutions We're adopted and
addresses were made by Mr.. Arthur W.
II. Collier, Prof. Walter B. Hayson Prof
John w Cromwell and others.
Evening star., 1898-10-31
The Marinp HIND

will not be with on Tuesday, November
/, when We open our Branch Boston Mar
ket, as our profits do not justify such ex-
travagance, but we will have a full line of
fancy market goods which We will sell at
the lowest possible price. All are cordially
invited. John c. Walker, S. e. cor. Goth and
P sts., one door from Dupont Circle-Advt.
Evening star., 1898-10-31
Wants Quickly Filled.

Al this season. when so many are seek
ing situations. and. on the other hand so
many seeking employees, II is of interest
10 know that advertisements under the
classiacattoUs Wanted Help and Wanted
Situations are inserted in The Star at
charge Of 10 cents for fifteen words
Evening star., 1898-10-31
Hurled at ArIiURtOn.

Funeral services over the remains Of the
late Lieutenant Charles T Martin. Com
pany H, 5th Tennessee Cavalry. were held
yesterday morning at St. Patrick's Church,
Rev. Dr. Stafford officiating. The burial
took place at Arlington national cemetery.
Evening star., 1898-10-31
Reports for Duty

Lieutenant c. Fred Cook of the First
District Of Columbia Regiment of VoIun-
teers today reported for duty at the War
Department, his leave of absence. granted
on account OF illness. having expired
Evening star., 1898-10-31
Reunion and Campfire.

A reunion and campfire will be held by
Admiral David D. Porter Garrison, No. %,
Regular Army and Navy Union. In Costel-
los Halt 610 G street northwest, Thurs
day evening. November 3. The program
will begin at clock.