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Evening star., 1898-07-07
SELECTS NEW RULERS.
AnacOstia Tent of Rechnbites Holds
Its Election.


Anacostia Tent, No. 1873, Independent Or
der of Rechabites, held its usual weekly
session in Rechabites Hall, on Harrison
street, Anacostia, Tuesday evening, Chief
Ruler Chas. E. Bladen presiding. Messrs.
j. ]. Cooksey, John w. Jackson and VIM.
H. Berry were appointed a committee to
act in conjunction with Covenant Tent, fe-
male branch, and Cannack Tent, No. SO, to
arrange to send representatives to the High
Tent in Pittsburg next October. The initia-
tory degree was conferred on three candi-
dates.
The following officers were elected and
installed for the ensuing term: Shepherd,
]. j. Cooksey; chief ruler, Chas E. Bladen;
deputy ruler, H. H. Warner; recording sec
retary, George Shoemaker; financial secre-
tary, John W. Jackson (re-elected, tenth
term); treasurer, James H Doney; levite.
VIM. H. Berry; inside guard, w. F. Bart
lett; outside guard, James E. Frey.
The good and welfare" feature was in
charge of Chief Ruler Chas. E. Bladen, and
there were addresses from James H Doney,
]. ]. Cooksey, Wm H. Berry, J. w. jack
son, George W. Rue, r. H. Polly and John
Richards.
Evening star., 1898-07-07

The American National Red Cross, with
headquarters at 1910 G street northwest, is
receiving generous contributions of money
and delicacies for the sick soldiers at Camp
Alger and Fort Myer. Donations have been
coming in from all sources from the hum
blest to the most influential citizens Many
enterprises are actively engaged in assist
ing In the making of cholera bandages.
Prominent among these, who have made
contributions both of money and other ar
ticles that were needed, are Mrs. Dickens,
wife of Commander Dickens, u. S. N; Mrs.
Jno. T; A. Hull, wife of Representative
Hull Of Iowa; Mrs. J, Ellen Foster, Mrs.
M L. Tanner, Mrs. Thomas Calver, B. H
Warner. Simon Wolf, Mrs. Sara A. Spencer
G. ]. Bell and Geo. O. Lewis
Evening star., 1898-07-07

How can I be a vagrant when have a
good homer asked woman in the Police
Court this morning, where she was ar
raigned under the name Of Sarah Beau
mont.
This woman's name Is not Beaumont, ;,
said Judge Kimball, ''but I have forgotten
what it is.''
"She gives her name as Daley" said the
bailiff, but that is not the name she usual
ly gives.''
DR.. Childs, who was called upon to exam
inc the woman yesterday, said she was
feigning paralysis, but he found she was
drunk. His information was that she had
made her home at the house of a one
legged woman by pretending she was going
to assist the invalid. Instead of being of
assistance to the old woman, however, she
got drunk and was the cause of the cripple
being refused help.
II was invited to the house" said the
prisoner, land I was treated to the
whisky
'What is your real name?" Judge KIM
ball inquired.
Daley" she answered "And If you let
me go III return to my home in Westmore-
land county Virginia"
She was sent down on the farm for thirty
days.
Evening star., 1898-07-07
THE STAR BY MAIL.

Persons leaving the city for anv
period can have The Star mailed tn
them to any address in the United
States or Canada, by ordering 1t at
this Office, In person or by letter.
Terms: 13 cents per week; Is cents
for two weeks, or so cents per
month. Invariably in advance. Sub
seribers changing their address from
one Post-office to another should
give the last address as well as the
new one.
Evening star., 1898-07-07

District Colored Battalion Getting
Ready for Muster In.

At a meeting of the line officers OF the
Colored District Battalion, held last night
at their headquarters, No. 443 1st street
northwest. the following officers were elect
ed: Captains-Edward L. Gies, Company A.;
W. Francis Thomas, Company B; T. s.
Curlett, Company C; captain for Company
D is to be elected later on. First lieuten-
ants-Company A, Robert Dorsey; Company
B, J. E. Jones; Company c, F. ID. Lee;
Company D, w. E. Haley. A committee Of
five was appointed. with Major c. T. Yoder
as chairman, to present the names of the
officers to the President.
Milton NJ Holland was recommended to
the President for appointment as brigadier
general in the United States army, and
committee appointed to cooperate with
others in urging the President to make the
appointment
A letter addressed to the President by Mr..
L. NJ. Saunders, requesting the appointment
OF the above named officers, was read. The
officers showed an enrolment of 200 men,
They expect to complete the battalion in
the next ten days, and hope to be mustered
in Immediately thereafter.
Evening star., 1898-07-07
Ordered by Commissioners.

The District Commissioners have issued
the following orders:
That cement sidewalk be laid and curb
be reset in front of sublots 15, 16. II and
IS of block 2, Washington Heights, being
at the southwest corner of 18th and U
streets northwest, under the permit sys-
TEN; estimated cost, $204
That cement sidewalk be laid and curb
reset on Sth street rthwest between H
and l streets, In front of the Hebrew Tenn
pie; estimated COST s19S. Work to be done
u, der the permit system.
THAT part of alley in square $50 be paved
n.lder the permit system; estimated cost
S9i
Evening star., 1898-07-07

The initial service of the Baptists of
Hyattsville as a society, was held Sunday
morning in l. O. o. F. hall and was well
attended. The services were of patriotic
character, opening with devotional eXer-
cises led by DIR. B. F. Rattrey. Mr.. Vroo-
man made a spirited address applicable to
the occasion and the day. Miss Bessie
Fowler of Riverdale Park sang a solo.
Others taking part were Miss Mamie
Shettle, Miss Jessie Davis Miss Cutler,
Miss Stickney. Mr.. and Mrs. c. P. Crump
and Mr.. Hardin. DR.. Rattrey spoke brief
ly on the subject I'm the name of our Goj,
We will set up our banners" There were
n any present from Riverdale Park.
Evening star., 1898-07-07
The Charge Ignored.

Agent Riplinger of the Humane Society
made a charge in the Police Court today
against George Glatzback, huckster, of
cruelty to fowls It was alleged that he
carried chickens with their heads down.
The charge was nolle pressed by Prosecut-
ing Attorney Pugh. In cases of this kind
brought before the court in the past juries
have acquitted the defendants. Judge Mil-
Ter always held that the carrying OF fowls
In this way was not cruelty. Judge kim
bali holds to the contrary, but as defend
ants are entitled to trial by jury, Mr.. Pugh
thinks 1t not worth while to occupy the
time OF the court with such charTess
Evening star., 1898-07-07
Hearing Appeals.

The board of equalization and review is
now in session at its room in the District
building, hearing appeals on the assess
ments placed on houses improved or built
since last July. The board will be in ses-
sion until the third Monday of this month.
The members of it are Assessor Matthew
Trimble, chairman; James A. Bates. ].
Harrison Johnson and S. 7. G. Morsell,
assistant assessors.
Evening star., 1898-07-07
WORK OF AN AGED MINISTER
Powerful Refraotor Designed for Observatory
Of American University.
Gift Of Rev. John Peate of Butler, Pa,
Expected Within q Few
Days.

Word has reached Washington that a
great refractor for the observatory, to be
erected for the American University has
been completed at Butler, Pa, and may be
expected here in few days. This refractor
Is said by one who has seen it to be the
most powerful glass Of it's kind in the
world. Not only g 1t noteworthy in that
it weighs over ton and measures sixty
two inches in diameter, but its construc-
ton Is one Of the marvels Of the age, the
steady hand, the unerring eye and the con-
summate mechanical skill required to con-
struct and polish lens of this magnitude
and clearness being furnished by Rev. John
Peate, Methodist preacher. whose age in
the cycle of time has reached the extreme
limit of four-score years.
Since his retirement from the ministry
Mr.. Peate devoted himself to the study of
astronomy and the polishing of delicate
lenses and glasses. He became very expert
in the course of years. 1t was at first a
mere hobby, but his work finally attracted
such attention that he was generally esti-
mated to be one of the best lens polishers
in America, the country which excels the
world in this peculiar and delicate art. He
wrote on to the American University and
rendered his services to Bishop Hurst, the
president, offering to superintend without
charge the casting and to perform the me-
chanical work of polishing a great lens to
be used in the telescope of the university s
offer gladly, as much on account of the
fame and remarkable personality of the
operator as for the valuable workmanship
which the university thus had the oppor-
tunity of obtaining gratis.
Work Performed in Two Years.
Active work was begun on the lens just
two years ago. number Of unsuccessful
attempts were made to obtain a satisfac-
tory casting upon which to work. The
glass for the present lens was cast at
Butler, Pa. A shop was built and the
rough glass was mounted upon a specially
built table, which allowed it to be moved
into any position desirable for polishing
Since then the venerable artisan has work
ed at his labor of love necessarily. He has
used the most approved methods, and had
the use Of a steam engine at first to assist
in polishing the rough and uneven parts of
the surface. The latter part of his work
has necessarily been done by hand.
Some weeks ago his labor was completed,
and the greatest mechanical achievement
of his life was almost finished. The only
thing remained to be done was to test the
glass and see whether it was a success as
a refractor of the movements of the heav-
emily bodies. He accordingly rigged up a
rude temporary structure. and on the first
clear night climbed a thirty-foot ladder
from which he was able to get the correct
focus on his lens. He found the expert
ment complete success, and the glass a
remarkably fine one.
Evening star., 1898-07-07
A Convenience for Strangers.

Mr.. VIM. H. McKnew has established
public bureau of Information for the bene-
fit of the delegates and visitors of the N.
E. A. at his store, 933 Pennsylvania avenue
Full information may be obtained here re-
garding points Of interest in and about the
national capital, street car systems, etc.
He has also provided comfortable chairs in
his reception room for the use of tired
sightseers, and extends very cordial invi-
tation to all delegates, and especially the
ladies, to avail themselves of the hospitali-
ties of his establishment which is very
conveniently situated, being almost in the
center of the city.
Evening star., 1898-07-07
wIFE,s PLEA FOR DIVORCE
Mrs. Catharfne' Moore's Allegations
Against Her Husband.

Mrs Catherine S. Moore has Instituted
suit for divorce against her husband. Elmer
e. Moore The couple were married at
Frederick, Md. May IL, 1881. Three chill
dren were born, two of them dying, it Is al
Legged. for want Of medical attention, which
the father refused to provide. Mrs. Moore
claims that her husband has been cruel,
exacting, insulting, offensive and abusive,
as well as tyrannical.
Mrs. Moore asks for absolute divorce, ali
mony for herself and daughter, and that
her husband and his agents be enjoined
from disposing of the furniture removed
from her house.
Evening star., 1898-07-07
LUCIEN POwELL's DEATH.
Was Killed by the Cars at Elizabe tn,
New Jersey,

The Washingtonian who was killed by a
train at Elizabeth, IN. J., as published in
yesterdays Star. proved to be Lucien E.
Powell, painter. Hs went to New Jersey
several weeks ago to do some work. A let
ter received from him last week gave his
friends the information that he would be
homs last night.
1t is supposed that he was at the station
waiting for the train to return home when
he met with the fatal accident. His body
was thrown a distance of fully fifty feet
and was frightfully mangled. The deceased
was a nephew of Mr.. X. b. Donald of 40
7th street southwest. Iie has gone to Eiiz-
abeth TO bring the body home.
Evening star., 1898-07-07
Mrs. Sheriff. Death.

Mrs. Susan Borrows Sheriff. the widow
of George L. Sheriff. died yesterday after
noon after a protracted Illness. She was
woman of charitable nature and had many
warm friends. For the past fifty years she
has been a member of the Street Baptist
Church. She was daughter of the late
Andrew Rothwell. She leaves two sons,
George R. Sheriff of this city and Andrew
r. Sheriff of Chicago, and i've daughters,
Mrs. James c. Lynn, Mrs. George Scharf.
Mrs James G. Traylor and Misses Anne
and Eleanor Sheriff. All of the family were
with her at the end.
Evening star., 1898-07-07
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Samuel J. Pentz for River View
at 10 am 2:I5 and $50 pm.
Steamer Charles Manchester for Marsha. J, y
Hall and Mount Vernon at 10 am anu
$50 p m.
Steamer Jane Moseley for Coloniai peo
and Somerset Beach at S:30 am
Steamer Estelle Randall for 6iylioii' a'
am
Steamer Washington for Norfolk and
Fortress Monroe at/6;30 pm
Trains leave 131s street and Pennsylvania IA
avenue for Arlington hourly from am 10
s pm.
avenue FOR Mount Vernon at $780, 10, IL
am. I2:O5, 2.o5 3, and 4:15 pm.
Trains leave Aqueduct bridge for Airing
TON and Fort Myer and Falls Church every
half hour from am. to II pm.
Evening star., 1898-07-07
Federation of Labor.

At the meeting Tuesday evening Of the
local Federation of Labor the semi-annual
report of the treasurer was submitted and
accepted. The condition of the treasury
was stated to be good. 1t was announced
that the election of officers for the next six
months will be held at the next meeting.
Contributions to aid in the defense of the
labor men indicted here for conspiracy are,
it is reported, coming in generously The
Painters Union has. 1t is said, subscribed
s. per week toward the fund for such
period as funds may be needed.
Evening star., 1898-07-07
BOY INSTANTLY KILLED.
A Falling Tree Branch Crushes His
Skull.


Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.
BOYDS, Md, July 7, 1893.
John NJ Lucas, the seventeen-year-old
son of John w. Lucas, farmer living near
Boyds, Montgomery county, was accident
ally killed near Hunting Hill, Montgomery
county, yesterday afternoon. Young Lucas
and his brother-in-law, Dorsey Nicholson
were cutting down trees for Contractor
Codwise of this county for the purpose of
making railroad ties. In falling, one Of the
trees caught in the top of an old tree,
breaking off a large limb, which dropped a
distance of about thirty feet, striking
Lucas on the head squarely and crushing
his skull He died instantly. The body
was removed to the house of a Mr. Butts,
with whom the boy had been boarding
The interment will take place at Boyds.
Young Lucas was a very energetic boy.
His parents are nearly crazed with grief
over the sad affair,
Evening star., 1898-07-07
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUsEMENTs TONIGHT.

Columbia Theater-Columbia Stock Com
eany in innocent as a Lamb
Glen Echo-Parry Company in "Erminie.'
18th Street and Ohio Avenue-Battle Of
Gettysburg.
Gonzaga College Grounds-Lawn party.
Union Roof Garden. Both and NJ streets
Refined vaudeville.
Evening star., 1898-07-07
Files His Bond.

Mr. Charles H. Armes, one of the newly
appointed referees Of the District bank
ruptey court, has filed bond for faithful
performance OF duty, as required by law.
in the sum of 50 900. His sureties are 7 r
Buckelew and Joseph W. Little The
bond was approved by Chief Justice Bing-
ham
Evening star., 1898-07-07

IN ADDITION to the teachers appointments
pupiished In The Star yesterday afternoon,
the following have been made and approved
by the school trustees: Milton b. Evans
to be principal of the Mott school. Mo-,
X Parkman and Millard Goodin. to he
teachers In the second grade, eighth di-
Evening star., 1898-07-07

James H. Roberts has brought suit
against Chloe Ann Roberts, his wife; seek
ing TO enjoin her from disposing OF certain
property and asking that the title to the
same be reinvested in him. According to
the petition, complainant and defendant
were once divorced, but were remarked,
when. 1t is alleged. the wife fraudulently
secured a deed to the property in question,
and then abandoned him
Evening star., 1898-07-07
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Reuuisftfon Honored.

The requisition Of the governor of New
York asking for the custody of c. o. KEEL
Ter, wanted in New York city for alleged
grand larceny, was signed yesterday by
Chief Justice Bingham and the prisoner ac-
companied Detective Joseph Manion back
to the metropolis. Keller made no objection.
Evening star., 1898-07-07
Property Divided Among Children.

The will of the late Henry A. Clarke,
dated May 10 last, has been filed for pro-
bate. The testator names his two sons,
James H. and Alex. s. Clarke, execu-
tors and divides his real and personal prop
erty among his four children, two of whom
are girls.
Evening star., 1898-07-07
$500 Excursions to the Seashore $500
win PennsyIyania Railroad.

For Atlantic City, Cape May. Ocean City
and Sea Isle City. Tickets sale for
IL am. and 12:45 pm. trains Fridays and
Saturdays until September 10, 1898, good to
return until the following Tuesdays, at rate
of 50, including transfer of passenger in
Philadelphia.-Advt-
Evening star., 1898-07-07

The Evening Star will publish each day
an Interesting report of the proceedings of
the National Educational Association con-
vention- Copies Of The Star during the
period covered by the convention from
July to 13, inclusive, will be mailed to any
address in the United States for 10 cents.
Evening star., 1898-07-07
One Fare to Buffalo and Return via
PenuAYIYania Railr0nd.

Account meeting of Baptist Young Peo-
ple's Union at Buffalo, tickets will be sold
July 12 to 10, good to return until July 10,
at rate of s11.20 for round trip. Extension
can be secured until September 1.-Advt.
Evening star., 1898-07-07

Knabe pianos in all styles; different makes
and grades of upright pianos, new and
used, at lowest prices and terms. Pianos for
rent for seashore and country. VIM. Knabe
& Co., 1922 Pa ave. NV, mr.. U. S. Treasury.
-Adyertisement
Evening star., 1898-07-07
S3 Special Rate to sOId Point, S3
Norfolk, Va. beach q Newport News.

On account of Nat. Educational Assn the
Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Co.
will sell round trip tickets over its lines
from July to II, at So for round trip.
Steamers leave 9TH st. wharf daily at $50
pm Special daylight trip Saturday, July o,
at a-n.-Adyt
Evening star., 1898-07-07

Baltimore and Return via B. ana o.
July to 16- Tickets valid for date of
sale only. $1.25.-Advt.
Evening star., 1898-07-07

The fine. centrally located. large four
story brick dwelling. No. 419 9th st
Will be sold by trustee tomorrow a afternoon,
a. . O'Clock. For terms, etc, see adyt.
Evening star., 1898-07-07

Valuable investment business propertv
Ncs. 141O and 1412 N. Y. ave, two-storv
brick building. will be sold at auction by
trustee and executor tomorrow afternoon
at $50 o'clock. See advt. In auction column
for particulars.
Evening star., 1898-07-07

saTHEY REMEMBERED THE MAINE
at Santiago on Sunday. The army and navy
and best civilians everywhere think of
Pabst Famous Milwaukee Beer when or
dering Beer at grocers. Write or phone
Evening star., 1898-07-07

Good is Good, but Something Better
beats it. We handle the best butter pro-
duoed. 5-lb. boxes, 81 .25. James F. Oyster,
800 Pa. ave. and Center mkt. Phone GIL
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1898-07-07

Additions to List.

Tickets sold July r. 13, IA and Is. valid
Tor return until 18th, but may be extended
90 September 1.-Advt
Evening star., 1898-07-07

The Chicago JEWEL" gas range has no
equal: guaranteed satisfactory or money re-
funded s12 80. s13 and sI4
Gle 18th MUDDIMAN & co. 1904 G..
Evening star., 1898-07-07
CITY ITEMS.

Drink to the Health of Our Army
and navy in a glass OF Diamond or
''Munchner'' Beer. Americans are proud of
these pure beers well as the valor of
our boys. Case of 2 doz. bottles 81 25. Write
or phone ODD. National Capital Brewing
Co., 14th and d Sc. 1t
Evening star., 1898-07-07

$40 am, July II. Tickets valid for re-
turn within ten days.-Advt.
Evening star., 1898-07-07
Atlantic City and Return via ID. and

10 am. and 1905 noon, Fridays and Sat
urdays. Tickets good to return until Tues
day foIlowing.-Advt-
Evening star., 1898-07-07
FOR YOUR ICED TEA

See the latest in Gas Ranges. Prices low
A. EBERLY'S SONS, T1S 7th NV.
Evening star., 1898-07-07
Chnutauqua, n. ", and Return via B.
and O., SO.
HyattsvilIe Baptist Society.

$50 pm, July 15. Call at B. and o.
offices for particulars.-Advt
Evening star., 1898-07-07

Use "kenny's Cheon," the best SOC. tea II
America Pure American-refined Sugar,
sold at cost.
C. D. KENNY e cfty stores
Evening star., 1898-07-07

Money to lend at and per cent on real
estate. Frank 7. Rawlings. 1905 Pa ave.
Advertisement
Evening star., 1898-07-07
week-End E.cursion. via q. ana O.

From Washington to Annapolis Junction,
Frederick, Charlestown and intermediate
points at greatly reduced rates. Tickets
sold Saturday and Sunday during the sea-
son valid for return until Monday follow
ing.-Advt.
Evening star., 1898-07-07
Views of a Local Member.

Weekend b. and o. Seashore Excur-
siOns,
Beginning June "a, to Atlantic City, Cape
May. Sea Isle City and Ocean City, N. ].
Tickets good, going. on 10 am. and II 2O5
noon trains, Fridays and Saturdays, valid
for return until Tuesday following, at rate
OF $5.-Advt.
Evening star., 1898-07-07
"Ericsson LineEXcursiOns"
Ar

ATTRACTIVE WATER ROUTE FROM BALTIMORH
To Philadelphia (day boat) every day Except
Sunday at 1880 81 .Oa
To philadelphia might steaners). .......... 81 90
70 Philadelphia and return by rail- 50 90
To Cape May nrom Philadelphia by rail-. 49,. So 25
To Cape May and return (ten days)......... 81 %
To Cape May and return season ......-...S 81 80
10 Atlantic City from Philadelphia by rail-. 81 rs
To Atlantic City and return tten days 50. 76
To Atlantic City and return (season). 81 90
To Asbury Parx, Ocean Grove. Long Branch. S4.O0
To Asbury PFrk Ocean Grove. Long Branch and
return, season from Philadelphia by rail-. 90
To New York from Philadelphia by raid. 90
To New York and return (eleven dnysl. sc. 90
Night steamers (except sundays from wharf,
Light and Pratt streets nt 3 pm. Write for DO.
scriptiye pamphlet and fishing grounds at Better.
ton Tickets for sale at OFFICE ONLY. Also tick.
et3 to Albany, Troy, Saratoga Springs Newport r.
L; Fall River, New Haven, Bridgeport. Conn.I
Portland Me, points north. Tickets to Phil
adelphia sale IA Washington at B. & o. Ticket
Offices, Pennsylvania avenue and b. & o. depot.
CLARENCE SHRIYER, Agent, 204 Light ST.. Bal.
timore. Nd. 1e3O- aft
Evening star., 1898-07-07

Bay Ridge and Return via b. and O.,
go Cents.
Saltwater bathing. fishing, grabbing and
boating. Trains leave at 9:9O am and
4;80 pm. week days. 9:15 am, 1870 and
3:15 pm. Sundays.-Advt,
Evening star., 1898-07-07
EXCURSIONS. ETC.

ST PAuL'S LUTHERAN SUNDAY SCHOOL AN
nSsI 1Saa EXCURSION TO River View FRIDAY. July s,
ls9s. Str. Pentz VIII lesve wharf l0 a m R:fb
and $50 pm Returning leave River View
t;iS, dt;iS, o. and 10 pm Tickets adults 25ct
chlidren, i5c.-to be had at the boat II