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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-17

Der IT, and is now at Lees undertaking
establishment on Pennsylvania avenue.
where it will remain until the time set for
the funeral services. The interment Will be
at Rock Creek cemetery. The Washington
Light Infantry Corps and the Jr. O. u. A.
NJ, of which organizations respectively the
dead hero was member, will escort the re-
mains to the grave. WHARF the latter or
ganiza ton viii read their memorial service.
The usual military hoEorS over Il dead SOL
der will be given by the Light Infantry.
The Epw League will have charge of
the services at the church. and Rev. Alex.
Bielaski, the pastor, will preach the funeral
sermon
Edward J. Ross was born in this city,
June II, 1879 and attended the public
SCI ools Of Washington. He left school after
passing through the several grades and en-
ga gcd first in Earning the wall paper bust
ness. This he later gave up to become a
picture-frame glider. He employed for
several years in the workshop of Neerhoff' s
art galleries on f street.
At early age young Ross lost both of
his parents, and Mr.. and Mrs. William
Dunn, who reside at e04 I'D street north
vest, adopted him. For several years prior
to the breaking out of the war h had
lived with them. The two were very much
attached TO him, and mourn mis- loss as
g, realty if he had been their own SON
Il was through their efforts and the aid of
the Jr. Q. I. A. NJ. that his remains Were
brought to Washington for burial.
PRIVATE Ro>S was prominently identified
with the Junior Order United Amer can Me
chanics He largely Instrumental in
organizing Thomas jefferson Council, ard
was its first presiding officer and trustee.
He had held offices in the state council, and
when he died was its conductor.
Soon after the rumors of war began to
circulate Edward J. Ross left his trade and
enlisted in Troop G, 9th Cavalry, then sta
toned at Fort Myer. His regiment was
ordered to the front at an Early date. and
q 10 at nj ct nv
fragment of shell in the first Volley, and
died of loss of blood before he could be
given medical attention. The body was
buried at Santiago by his comrades, one of
whom, Mr.. August Menke, designed out Of
q piece of galvanized iron an artistic head
stone for his grave. This was brought back
with the remains and will be presented to
Thomas jefferson Council of the Junior
Order by Mrs. Dunn.
Trooper Ross was connected with Union
NJ E. Church Sunday school, and was
largely identified in the work of the young
people of that congregation
The Washington Light Infantry Corps
will assemble at the atmory a l o'clock
pm. tomorrow, in full National Guard UNI
form, prepared to attend the obsequies.
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BROUGHT TO A CLOSE.
Ladies' L. V. l.. Convention Elects
Officers aud Adiourns.

The tenth annual national convention of
the Ladies Union Veteran Legion was held
at Wiliamsport, Pa. The order was in
vited to attend the opening of the Union
Veteran Legion annual eEcampment, which
was accepted. Mrs. James Tanner presided
and there was Il greater number of dele
gates present than ever before.
There was a large amount of business
transacted, among the most important be-
ing the revising and amending of the rules
and regulations of the order.
Reports showed a large growth of MEM
bership as well as an increase in the num-
Der of auxiliary societies. Auxiliary No. u
of this city was the largest in point of
membership; it also led as to the greatest
gains during the past year.
A new board of officers was elected for
the ensuing year. Mrs. Nero L. Tanner
was unanimously reelected president but
resigned the position, with thanks for the
compliment and honor bestowed. The Of
ficers then elected are: National president
Mrs. ]. Victoria Simmons. Worcester,
Mass; senior vice president Mrs. Sarah j.
dent Mrs. Louisa Stafford, jamestown, n.
Y; national chaplain, Mrs. Lydia Chester,
Buffalo, N. Y: national treasurer, Mrs.
Melvina B. Tuxbury, Wilmington, Del; ma
tional inspector Mrs. Elizabeth A Schel-
lart, Steubenvile Ohio; national counselor
Mrs. Celynda Werner Ford, Washington,
D. c.; national l. and 1. officer, Mrs. Au-
gusta Saules. Allegheny, Pa; national Sec
rotary, Mrs. Matte A. Fay, Worcester,
Mass.
Advisory board-Dr Mary j. Booth, chair
man. Cincinnati, Ohio; Mrs. Louisa Brau-
tigan, Brooklyn, N. Y; Miss LII. Dorothy
Kieffer, Philadelphia, Pa.
The installation of the above named Off
GERS took place at the Thursday evening
session.
The convention was one of the most
pleasant and harmonious in the history of
the organization. The ladies were all es-
pecially pleased with the reception and
hospitality extended to them.
The convention adjourned to meet at same
time and place as the national encampment
OF Union Veteran Legion, Baltimore, Nd.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-17

the people here was the important factor
that had made it possible for the United
States to whip Spain in three months. He
explained the system of education in prac-
tice in the public schools here. and spoke of
the great advance achieved in the establish
ment of q kindergarten, which, he said
would result in having children well edu
Gated at eight years of age, as they now
are when ten years old. He spoke OF the
great advantage of manual training and of
the effort made in the schools to allow the
children with larger capacity to advance
more rapidly than those with more restrict
ed faculties. The great purpose of the pub
lie schools, he said. is to raise the lowest 20
the elevation Of the children from the most
favored families, and it was grand result
when all these children could be associated
together with injury to none.
Other Addresses.
Mr.. Gage, supervising principal, was in
PRODUCED by Mr.. Henderson, who paid him
a high compliment as a supervis ,ng princi-
they were gathered was the best school
house he knew anything abou:, and he
looked forward to it as a most promising
educational field.
Principal S. NJ. Ryder spoke briefly. He
said he hoped parents of school children
would more generally make the acquaint-
ance of the teachers. He spoke Of the need
of building near the new school house
for the teaching of serving and cooking
and for manual training.
a. K. Server, chief examiner of the civil
service commission, spoke of the great ele-
ment of good that the new school building
would serve.
The services We're concluded with the
singing of the Star Spangled Banner" and
Mr.. Chamberlin pronounced the benedic-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-17

The Christian EndeavCr convention dele
gates met at : o'clock this morning-second
day of the sessiGn-fCr early praise eNer-
cises led by Rev. L. H. Warning of Lorets-
Vile. At . o'clock Rev. Cornelius Money of
Kenmore opened the regular services with
prayer and praise. Mr.. Geo. \. overdorf
delivered a lecture on bible Study" and
was followed by Rev. T. p. Revelle of this
CITY who spoke on "Tithing." A paper on
the Social Committee" was read by Miss
Margaret Nourse Cf Falls Church, and Miss
Bertha Simons of Vienna read paper
on Junior Work
At 10 o'clock the convention went into
open parliament for ministers, the subject
being What Christian Endeavor Has
Done FOR My Church" Rev. VIM. cum
ming delivered an address on 'Loyalty-lhe
Christian Endeavor Watchword," and the
meeting adjourned until ) pm The regu,
lar program of the convention was waNtu
Yesterday afternoon on account OF the
funeral of Loudon y. Campbell at the NJ.
p Church. Later, however. addresses We're
delivered on The Quiet Hour, by REV.
VIM Cumming of Baltimore ana upon
the tonic of Go or Send" by Mr.. w. Res.
Walker of Richmond.
The evening services were held IN Inc NJ:
F Church South Long before the hour OF
orening the commodiouS building was pack
ed almost 10 its utmost extent, with tae
200 regular Delegates and the local young
people's societies well represented Inc
nrcgram ops-ed with a grand service OF
song led py Mr.. Percy S. Foster, IN Wlch
the whole audience participated. Mr.. y. ;.
Greenway followed with exercises OF
prayer and praise. DIR. H. M wharton or
baltimore who had been announced TO de-
liver an address, was not present, but Rev.
Geo. r. Steward DID. of Harrisburg. Pa,
was introduced and delivered an address
on 1.-The Churchs Challenge to the Young
Dr. Steward, in closing, extended an lhVi.
tatiou to the Endeavorers present TO attend
October 6.
Rev. Teuais s. Hamlin of Washington ad-
dressed the audience, and the meeting was
closed with song and benedictlon.
Police Court Docket.
Mayor Simpson this morning in the police
court, dispensed justice in two family dis
turbance cases, colored residents being i'm
plicated in each case. Henry Mason was
arrested by Officer Lyles on a charge of
beating Susan Mason, the defendants wife.
The case was dismissed, with warning
against bringing any more such matters
into court Middleton Brown, charged with
beating his wife and threatening her life,
was arrested by officer TIGER. The fine i'm
posed was $50.
Railroad Mission.
There will be special services in the Rail-
road Mission tomorrow afternoon. The
committee on music has engaged to present
some extraordinary musical exercises. Now
that large number of the workers" have
returned from vacation renewed energy is
manifested and meetings intensified with
interest may be expected.
The workers expect to begin a week
night series in October, and speakers Of
ability will be engaged.
Brief Mention.
Young lillian Kirby was taken with a
severe fit in the market house this morn
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ncasi"nists fully recognize its refining influences
the minds of the young and home circle win he
without its piano and Il vocalist two
Are you encouraging this tendency
= OF course. 4,rcours cling the idea wi.t all
our SKILL brains and money! Pianos better
and cheaper today than ever prices lower than
ever and terms are easier than ever
How about prices =
We sell good bright Piano as low as $40.
on rs low terms 81 per month.
we encourage renting Pianos also and are al
lowing IA discount of 20 per cent rcnta! prices
to all who engage their pianos in September
Which is the leading Piano today
That is a leading question, and majesty pre-
vents my answering. Here are letters from pro
fessional piansts who say the Bradbury is
the best because it has tho sweetest tone of any
piano made. ct course. know of other reasons
tpn''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-17
NAVAL VETERAN DEAD.
Geo. II. johnson, Chief Engineer L..
s. NJ. Retired. Passes Away.


Geo. r. Johnson. chief engineer 4. S. N,
died last night at 1879 O'Clock, at his resi-
dence, 1888 New Hampshire avenue. He
had been ailing for about a year and suf-
fered severely from constantly recurring
attacks of angina pectoris, which kept him
closely confined and ultimately caused his
death.
Chief Engineer johnson was in his sew
entieth year. He was born in Norfolk, Va.
from which place he entered the navy in
February, 1S52 He took active part I'm
the L. S. S. Niagara, IN the laying CT the
first successful Atlantic cable, and served
also throughout the civil war. Previous to
his retirement, which occurred in 1890 he
was inspector of machinery for the navy at
the Columbian iron works at Baltimore,
Nd, during the construction of the u. s. s.
Petrol. He was Mason and member OF
the Loyal Legion.
He leaves a widow, four daughters and
one son, the latter being DR.. c. Radcliffe
johnson of Atlantic City. N. ].
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-17
SECURED BY THE SOUTHERN.
Gains an Entrance Into Evansville
and st. Louis,

The Southern railway has acquired con-
troll or possession of the St. Louis Air Line
IL. E. and ST. L. and of the Kentucky and
Indiana bridge, crossing the Ohio at Louis
VILE
The first step toward the contamination
of this scheme was the recent purchase by
gentlemen directly connected with the
southern railway of the Kentucky and In
diana bonds held by the American National
Bank of Louisville, Ky.
The Southern has also been quietly at
work for some time negotiating for the
Louisville, Evansville and ST. Louis now in
the hands Of Receiver George T. Jarvis.
and it is stated by those in authority that
the deal has been all but consummate ted
This will give the Southern an entrance
into Evansville and ST. Louis
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-17
A Few Facts Worth Listening to.
18th and F.
18th and F.

You have doubt often wondered that we can sell
on credit without increasing prices reason
able until you stop to think but quite simple Firstly
manufacturer credit the do not have to
for purchases right the wish to- All
manufacturers allow before the
that simply granting the privilege
facturer gives Secondly people general honest Put
to yourself How your acquaintance would
deliberately cheat: Not Confidence and pckpokets
do furnish home they change address
frequently Every who furnishes house
the furniture OF course occasionally, misfortune will
man. but the of such disasters
consider bad debts
we make practically nil The expense entails in
bookkceper and have booeepers ANYWAY and
or less is small monthly expenses
Now there need for charge we give
credit And remember
by enabling people to buy than they could
cash SO really make money by instead OF losngnot
through increased profits but through sales Since the
first OF this month have opened less accounts
That shows that good many people advantage of using
their credit Running with relieves YOU of
great deal OF crapng and saving and enables YOU to b what
want when you need it, instead of waing-poby until
styles change you no longer have for it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-17
AT FAIRS IN AL EXANORlA
Meeting Of Council Committee on Streets
Called for Monday Evening.
Proceedings of the Christian En-
deavor COnventiOn-roiiceC Court
Cnses-GcneraI News.
Evening Star Bureau.
No. 121 King street.
Roll TaI.nbI,,a 1pl.


ALEXANDRIA,, Va, September Il. 1S9S.
There will be meeting next Monday
night of the council committee on streets
to take up for consideration the much-agi-
tated question Of King street improve
nents. The contemplated improvements
are confined for the present to the block
of King street between Royal and Fairfax
which it is purposed to pave with vitrifed
brick. but the matter derives its chief i'm
portance from the belief that should this
experiment prove successful the paving
will. very likely, be extended over the
whole of King street from the ferry wharf
to Hooffs run, d distance of over a mile
The bids which were advertised for at the
.mittee's last meeting will not be open
ed Monday night. but shortly thereafter
1t is understood that after this meeting
Mr. Gardner Boothe. corporation attorney,
ana Mr.. James r. Cation, counsel for the
electric railroad, Will have a conference and
complete arrangements between the city
and the company relative to the matter of
laying new rails King street between
Roy al and Fairfax.
This qU estion of improvements has been
discussed for months. and early and
favorable action, citizens say, would be
very pleasing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-17
MUSIC THAT CHARMS.
A Chat With a Prominent Piano Mer.
chant as to the Future of Music.

Yes sail
Mr.. Van Vyckle
of the BRADBURY
Piano Company,
at l22II Ia. ave-
there is no
doubt in the
world but tat
the study CT mu-
sic will he con-
sidercd 4 ncccs-
sary part of 4
child'S etIlra-
tiou. 1t is Ice
comm. more 81
every vclr. tc-
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BURIAL OF TROOPER ROSS.
Last Rites to Take Place Tomorrow

The last rites will be performed tomorrow
afternoon, at go o'clock, at Union VI. +.
Church, on 10th street near Pennsylvania
avenue, over the remains of Edward j.
Ross private in Troop G, 9th United States
Cavalry, and District boy, who was
enc OF the first to give his young life for
his country in the battle of Santiago, July
]. The body of Private Ross arrived in
this city from Santiago Thursday, Septem-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-17

Anthony Banks. an old colored man, was
today convicted of stealing eggs in Center
Market, and of assauiting Policeman Stem
house, who arrested him. He fined s.
in the latter case and 81 in the former by
Judge Scott.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-17

The Seville Mandolin Club has returned
from Cape May after a highly successful
season at the Stockton. The club will play
trio for this season The members
are G.. +. Slaybaugh. manager; L. T. Eber-
bach and J. W. Alden
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-17

ing. He was taken to the police station
for treatment. where he soon recovered.
Mr.. Frank Carln will soon start for a
cunning trip down on the creeks of the
lower Potomac, and will probably be gone
for a week.
Mr.. William Rust of this city has been
transferred from Company /. Sd Virgin
Regiment, to the United States Army Sig
nal Corps. Yesterday evening he babe good
bye to a large circle Of friends and left for
Jacksonville, Fla.
The beginning of the Hebrew year was
celebrated here with services in the Jewish
Synagogue, North Washington street
conducted by Rabbi c. f. Mayer of Balti-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-17
Bed Room Suites.

As know. the Nelson, Matter & Co Bed Room Suites
rank among the finest made in this country In DIES finish
and they be surpassed. We made
big purchase OF Nelson Matter for this sale. We
entire line patterns and able
offer YOU fine suites any would want bargain
prices.
Fine Mahogany Suites front some serpentine
all with large French beveed plate mirrors. the fol-
lowing prices:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-17

Figure on a big saving in Hoeke's Clear
ing Sale.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-17

Smart Weed and Relladouua. combined with
the other ingredients used in the best porous Ulis-
tiers, make Carriers :. W. IL Il. Rackacle IIaStcrs
the best I'm the market. Price, 70 cents
IN CUBA, PORTO RICO AND PHILIPPINES
tropical fev.Is prevalent DIR. SIl1GEIET )
ANGOSTURA BITTEltS is a sure preventative
when taken regularly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-17
President Henderson's Address.

Mr. Henderson made brief address. He
referred to the departure in the method of
constructing public school buildings that
had characterized the erection of the new
school building they had met to dedicate.
In the past, he said many such buildings;
in this city had been far from ornamental
and We're generally objected to by owners
OF property i'll their Immediate vicinity.
From this time forth, he said, such oD-
jectiOns could be heard if such beautiful
buildings as that in which they met were
erected. Such handsome buildings, he said,
contribute TO the education OF the children
attending school in them. He spoke OF the
conspicuous part that had been taken by
the cItlZens' association in securing the APP
preparation for the new building. He SAID
II had been arranged to have eight grades
OF schools in the building when the school
year opens Monday.
A letter was read from Commissioner
Ross expressing his regret that illness pre-
vented MIN from being present, and ad-
dressing the meeting; also letter from
Col George II. narries, trustee tor the sec
ond district in which he expressed his in
terest in the new school and Its future use
tulT esS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-17
BUILDING DEDICATED.
New School at Corner of First and
Quincy Streets.
ADDRESSES BY INTERESTED CITIZENS
Exercises Held in the School Hall
Yesterday Afternoon,
OLD GLORY HOISTE D

The new public school building at the cor
ner of LIST and Quincy streets northeast
dedicated late yesterday afternoon
with appropriate exercises The building
was pronounced by the educators and 9TH
ers who addressed the assemblage of citi-
zens as one of the finest school buildings to
be found anywhere, and model in both de-
sign and construction. After 4:30 o'clock
many hundreds of residents in the vicinity
of the new building gathered to inspect it,
and "a universal comment of approval was
called forth
The large central hall of the second story
of the building was used as an audience
room, ana it was crowded with men. wo-
men and children, eager to witness the
dedication services. VIM. G. Henderson,
president of the North Capitol and Ecking-
ton Citizens Association, presided, others
taking part in the exercises being Superin-
tendent Powell, MIR. Gage, supervising prin-
cipal of the district in which the new
school is located Irwin B. Linton chair
man of the school committee OF the asso-
citation; S. NJ. Rider of the school commit
tee, Rev. Geo. S. Duncan and Rev. j. Il.
Chamberlin. In addition to MesSrs. Linton
and Ryder, other members of the school
committee present were: c. Med. Brown,
Walter Donaldson and Edward Kern, the
last named having acted as superintendent
of construction on the new building.
The exercises were opened with prayer by
Rev. MIR. Duncan, after which America
was sung by the audience, led by Mr.. Lin
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-17
w. B. r1oses s. Sons.
w. B. Moses 6 Sons.

A feast OF bargains for those who delight fine Bed
Room Suites. We've made list of of Nelson Matter
& Co.'S fine Mahogany, Maple Birch and Oak Suites that
big purchase and talk bargains those who
want the best
New lists OF Sdeboards China Cases Extension Tables and
Bullets appropriately finished off with of the
greatest Rug bargain lists this house published.
The sun., 1898-01-03
Scientific Kite Flying.

Weather Bureau kite flying has become o
regular diversion. Chief MOORE points
with pride to the apparatus that is now
sent aloft to the height Of mile In wind
80 moderate that the average boy would
abandon kites and take to marbles. A tell.
tale instrument makes the Journey with
the kite and when 1t is pulled back to earth
it Is found to have recorded the temper
ature, pressure. humidity, and wind veloc-
ity of the upper air. Before next spring
twenty OF these kite stations, between the
Rocky Mountains and the Atlantic, will be
taking daily readings at an elevation Of .
mile OF more above the ground.
The kite flyers are working In q good
cause. For twenty-seven years. since our
weather service was established, the proph-
cts have been acquiring all the knowl-
edge that surface readings Of atmospheric
movements can give them. But they still
regard themselves as extremely ignorant Of
the mechanism of storms; and they believe
that the highest degree of accuracy that
can be attained from surface readings has
already been reached.
The aim now, in attacking the problem
of upper air exploration, is to make up
the daily weather chart not only from
surface observations, but also from read
ings taken in the free air at an alti.
tude of not less than a mile above the
earth. These readings will be taken at
many stations in various parts of the coun.
try, and it is obvious that the results may
be most favorable in improving the daily
forecasts. Predictions may then be based not
only upon data as to temperature, humid.
ity, barometric pressure, and wind velocity
at the surface, but also upon the vertical
distribution of these forces and their horl-
Eontal distribution at two lsgelS. There 10
reason. at least. to hope that this widening