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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-23
ANACOsTIA HAPPENINGS.
Items of Interest Gathered I'm nm Inn
pOrtnnt suburb.


Mr.. Daniel A. Christie, the owner OF
"FairIawn," Anacostia. and who returned
recently from England, where he was mar
ried, has purchased a farm Of 125 acres
near Charleston, West Virginia, where he
will remove in a few weeks. 1t is said OF
Mr. Christie's purchase that though the
land has often changed hands, yet today
it still retains the exact proportions 1t pos
sessed when its original owner obtained it
by an old English grant.
Mrs. Jacob Leish is at the Columbia Hos
pital, where she has undergone an opera
ton. Her health is returning rapidly, and
it is expected she will be able to return to
her home soon.
Mrs. n. r. Harnish. wife of Mr.. N. r.
Harnish of st. Elizabeth, returned yester-
day evening after an absence of six months
in Boston, where she was under treatment
Mrs. Harnish is recovering fast from the
effects of a recent operation She is &C.
companied by her sister, Mrs. LIE Frey.
and Miss Gladys LIE Frey, daughter of Mrs.
LIE Frey, both of Boston.
Mr.. Norvell w. Greer and other leading
members of Anacostia Council, No. Is, Jun
Tor Order of United American Mechanics,
are active in the effort to organize an aux
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-23
THE PUBLIC HEALTH.
Statement by District Department
for Week Ending March 10.


The mortality in the District last week
numbered 116; white. IS; death rate. 1T;
colcred, 81; death rate, 29.9. The annual
average death rate per loo for the whole
population was 21.5. Zymotic diseases were
responsible for Ii deaths. being more than
occurred from this class Of diseases during
the preceding week. There was an increase
over the previous week OF deaths from
consumption. from diphtheria. from dis
eases of the heart and from grip. Fatal
cases Of pneumonia decreased from y to
u.s. bronchitis from 5 to 3. There was
falling on Of & deaths due to malignant
growths.
Fffty-seven cases of scarlet fever were
In quarantine from March II. 1885, The
new cases reported during the week just
ended numbered 81, and the number Of per-
sons released from confinement was Is.
This leaves under treatment u cases of
this disease In 81 premises
At the close of the last report 80 persons
were isolated on account of diphtheria.
Nine new cases have been reported up to
date, 3 patients were reported as recov-
cred and died, this leaving in quarantine
"a persons in "a houses.
The weather conditions were as follows:
Mean temperature, 81 degrees; mean actual
barometer. 1905; mean relative humidity.
Is; prevailing direction Of winds, south,
the average velocity being miles per hour.
Two days we're clear. the other five being
cloudy or partly cloudy. The precipitation
amounted to 8 inch.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-23


ell vincent White and PATSY" ,Corrigan,
wnie Jenr1es was looked after by Billy
Deianey' his trainer; Jack Jefrries, his
brother. and Dewitt Vancourt. The club
had chosen Jim" Mcdonald for referee
and both men accepted him without pro-
test Jackson weighed 197 pounds and JEFF
fries 21O. = 20
Jim" Jeffries was born In Los Angeles
.wenty,four years ago.i4He, stands six feet
one inch In his stocking feet, and when in
lighting condition weighs about 2(lS nonnd.
He is a ccml arativelys nav man in the
l ling nav having made his professional debut
easement was with tt Van Buskirk In
Sara sranc,sco. Cal. April 8. 1897. Jeffries
Knocked his opponent, out,ldn two rounds.
! Two weeks later he Knocked out "Dicx';
f SaKer IN nine rounds. ion. July 20 Jeffries
fought draw with Gus" Rubin. and
four months later fought : drawn battle
Win joe Choynskis +ghe fight lasted
twenty rounds. His last contest was with
joe Goddard, the 2 Australian heavy ,,
we weisnf. ., me battle to8kf place in califor-
knocked out IN tie fonrthS round.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-23

Hilary lodge for ladies. to be known az Ana
costa Council, Daughters of America.
Steps are being taken looking to the for
nation of an Anacostia division ~ The
ancient Order of Hibernians. Many re-
siding here are already members of the
oIoer, and 1.-The Idea of a local body is look
ed upon favorably
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Rowzee have re-
moved from near Congress Heights to Ana
MT W. {. Thrift is having erected a
neat cottage about a mile below Congress
Heights
The efght-months-old child of Mr.. and
Mrs q. o. Watson was buried yesterday
in Congressional cemetery
The Misses Edna and Ethel Berry of
Forestville, Md, have been the guests of
Miss Marie Murphy.
Rev. Father Keenan,, assistant pastor Of
ST. Cyprian's Church, delivered the Lenten
sermon at st. Teresa's Church last night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-23
Bouauet Of White Roses,
MORE PLAYERS HERE,
Pitcher Mahaffey md Tommy Leahy
Are Here.

Pitcher Mahafrey of Ohio. recommended
to Mr.. Wagner by AL. Selbach, reached
Washington yesterday, and Immediately
reported at the park. Mr.. Mahaffey is a
slim-built youth, weighing about one hun
dred and thIrty-five pounds, and about five
feet seven inches tall. He has an intelli-
gent face, fact that, impressed Mr.. Wag-
ner very favorably.
Tommy Leahy, vaiise in hand, drifted
into the park about II o'clock, direct from
his home in Massachusetts. Tommy has
been acting as umpire in the polo league
organized in the cities near his home dur
ing the winter and through the exercise
obtained thereby is in the pink of condi-
ton. Leahy says he will never object to
an uinpire's decision hereafter. He has
been in many tight places, but says the
position of referee in tight games is not 10
be envied.
The continued cool weather kept the Sem
ators from going on the field this morning
for exercise. but the entire aggregation on
hours of hard work.
Pitcher Doc" Amole is expected in
Washington this evening, ana Right Fielder
Gettman and Catcher Snyder are expected
by the first trains tomorrow morning.
Nothing has been heard from Jack Doyle
but Mr.. Wagner says he is confident that
with a half-hour's talk with the great
first baseman all the difficulties that are
otstructing Jacks vision would be wiped
away.
Catcher Jim Mcclure was made happy
this morning through generous act by
his employer. James railway fare for
himself and wife from the west amounts to
nearly $50. In former years Mr.. Wagner
paid this item of expense as sort of
bonus to Jim for his good work in former
seasons. This season nothing was ex-
changed between Mcclure and Wagner on
the subject, and the former called the lat
ter aside this morning SO as to ascertain
whether ne was In or out the fifty.
well, Jim," said Mr.. Wagner, IT have
always done this for you in the past and
see no reason why should discontinue the
practices"
Mcclure walked away with a smile ON
his face, and as he got out of ear shot Mr..
Wagner said to The Evening Star man:
81 wish had bah club composed of
men like Jim Mcguire. could then start
the club going. peck up my things and 60
down TO Atlantic City for the summer and
feel that everything was going right. Nc
Grire Is one Of the best men ! have ever
had dealings with. and has well earned his
scbriquet Of Old Reliable /"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-23
A New Glory.

Representative Albert NJ. Todd of Mich
igan was then introduced, and congrat-
uiated Miss Bradley adding new glory
to her state. At the close of Mr.. Todd's
remarks Mrs. Nellie H. Bradley of the
District w. c. T. U. stepped forward and
pinned a small flag with white ribbon
upon Miss Bradley, with few choice
words.
Rev w. F. Crafts, superintendent Of the
reform bureau, was present and also made
an address.
Mrs. Clinton Smith said: 1.-THE Young
Woman's Branch of the Woman'S Chris
tian Temperance Union sends love and best
wishes. and would gladly build about you
fertilization of their true hearts,
Mrs. Plat spoke in part as follows: 1--WE
bring to you today the greetings and bless
irgs of white ribboners from all over our
land. We rejoice that with true courage
you have been loyal to your convictions,
and stood firm in your determination to
christen only with water the noble battle
ship which is to bear the name of your
hcnored state-Kentucky. What could be
more appropriate than to christen the Ken
lucky with pure water from the spring
which slaked the thirst of one of Americas
greatest statesmen. who, in Gods provi-
dence, was destined to strike slavery's
chains from millions of human beings. and
who said chat Water is the best beverage
given by God to man. May your gentle
hand break the letters of an ancient preju-
dice, and the Kentucky, baptized with the
l.fe-giving water, go forth under our starry
flag to fittingly maintain the honor and
dignity of our great ration. In the name
of the Woman's Christian Temperance
Union. we greet you, we thank you, and
We bid you God speed"
Bouquet Of White Roses.
Mrs. T. A. Williams, the District treas
rrer, then presented Miss Bradley with a
large bouquet of white roses, tied with a
broad white ribbon, bearing the following
sentiment:
Our best wishes for the success of the
kentucky. May her career be as honorable
as her christening is pure and though ere
ated for war, may she always prove an
emissary of peace
Miss Bradley briefly thanked the ladies'
for their congratulations, and went upon
the train, accompanied by her mother and
Mrs. Thatcher
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-23
A Civil Serx-fce Case

decision by the United States Supreme
Court Is shortly expected in the case Of
White, collector, VS.. Berry. Butler g. Ruck-
man, appealed from the United States cir
cult court of the district of West Virginia
These are the cases in which Judge Jack
son denied to the collector the right to dis
miss his deputies. Arguments in the cases
before the United States Supreme Court
were concluded yesterday afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-23

The British steamer Gtrathtay. Captain
Mckenzie, which sailed from Norfolk, Va,
March for Hamburg, has put In at Fall
out OF order
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-23
PRAISES FOR MISS BRADLEY
She Starts on Her Mission Amid Plaudih Of
White Ribbonen.
VIII Tomorrow Christen the warship
Addresses ut Depot.

The members Of the Woman's Christian
Temperance Union of the District of Co
lumbia assembled this morning in large
numbers at the Pennsylvania depot to wit
ness the departure of Miss Christine Brad.
ley. who will tomorrow christen with water
the new battle ship Kentucky. The Worlds
w. {. T. U. was also represented by Mrs.
w. F. Crafts, superintendent of the de-
partment Of Sabbath school work, and the
National w. c. T. U. by Mrs. Ella NJ.
Thatcher of the department of soldiers and
sailors. Several of the states were repre-
scented by white ribboners, among them be-
ing Mrs. ]. D. Botk,n of Kansas, wife Of
Representative Botkin.
Upon the arrival of Miss Bradley and her
party. Mrs. Margaret B. Platt, the Dis
trict president, introduced Mrs. hacher,
who spoke as follows:
You stand in an enviable position today,
with the eyes of the world turned upon
you. In taking the stand you have, against
SO much opposition, you are indeed showing
noble character, proving yourself to be
worthy daughter of noble sire. You are
true to your convictions, and are not afraid
to put those convictions in action. There
need be no fear that water in christening
will bring evil instead of good to the ship.
The Constitution, Old Ironsides, pet ship
of the navy in the 1912 war; and thereafter
celebrated in song and story, and known
and loved by every school boy, was chris
tened with water taken from a spring on
Cops Hill, where the battle of Bunker
Hill was fought, and bottle of salt water
was broken over her figurehead as she left
the ways. The United States ship Hart
ford was also christened with water
Words of Lincoln.
Mrs. Crafts then addressed Miss Bradley
in these words: I'VE have come to con-
graduate you and ourselves that you have
brought from your old Kentucky home
bottle of pure water with which to christen
the warship Kentucky instead of following
the usual bacchanalian custom of using
wine, a senseless custom, unless 1t signifies
that the Keeling of the ship is to be like the
reelng of those that tarry long at the wine,
with wreck and ruin as the ultimate result.
By the choice of water instead of wine, you
honor the best people of your state, who
are strong friends and promoters of tenn
perance You honor the temperance cause
everywhere, and give it uplift. You honor
yourself in that you have the courage OF
your convictions. You honor the name of
Lincoln by connecting it with this occa-
sion
81 close with the words of Lincoln: When
the victory shall be complete. when there
shall be neither slave nor drunkard on the
earth, how proud the title of that land
which may truly claim to be the birthplace
of those revolutions that shall have ended
in that victory. How nobly distinguished
that people who shall have planned and
nurtured to maturity both the political and
moral freedom of their species"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-23

Joel Tyler, the teller of the Safety Fund
National Bank of Fitchburg, Mass, who
disappeared two weeks ago, is now at his
home under care of a physician. It 10
thought he Is suffering from mental
trouble.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-23

Col. Marcus Cavanaugh has been relieved
OF the command OF the It'll Regiment. Ilii-
nois National Guard. by Governor Tanner
for parading his troops on st. Patrick's
day. Lieut.. Col. Daniel MortaIity has been
placed In command
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-02-28
HE WANTS NAMES.
Squire Rogers win Receive Names q
,1..H s7ta rry,,,. So !.

Squire Rogers Win Receive Names Of
Persons Willin5 TO Enlist.
Squire W. ". Rogers, whose patriot
ism asserted itself recently in a letter
to Governor Atkinson, asking II he
could be empowered to raise regiment
In case of war with Spain, has plan
now, to organize the regiment in short
order. Governor Atkinson's reply to his
letter was brief and characteristic. He
told the squire that in the event of war
he would "let him get whack at it,
and the squire. who served In q Ken
lucky regiment on the Union side
throughout the war, wants to have
large number OF men available when the
order comes for him to take a whack
at the Spanish done.
Squire Rogers asks all men wanting
to enlist in the regiment to send their
names and address on postal card to
him, and he will file the names for ref
erence when wars alarums sound forth.
He wants able bodied men. and all will
be given consideration. There Is no
doubt but that the responses will pour
into the squire's office, on Chapline
street, In profusion.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-02-28
DIRECT LEGISLATION. 1
An Address on This Subject Yesterday
by Mr.. Eltwped pomprny

An Address on This Subject Yesterday
by Mr.. Eltweed Pomeroy.
Before the meeting of the trades as
sembly. an open meeting was held and
an address on Direct Legislation" de-
livered by Mr.. Eltweed Pomeroy, OF
Newark, n. J. There was a large at
tendance and great Interest shown in
the speakers discourse. He advocates
the submission to the people for decision
questions that are now decided By coun-
ellis. legislatures, Congress and other
representatives. He claimed that these
bodies became the tools of the trusts
and corporations. md TO bring about
purer government he advances the Idea
of direct legislation. *
Already, 1t was claimed, q number OF
the states are controlled by the corpora
lions and trusts. But there Is n revival
now'at hand that will bring to the peo-
pie greater benefits OF legislation for the
people. Until we have government by
the people. however, there will be no
government for the people. 1t is first
necessary to take the government In
this country from The trusts.
His advocacy OF direct legislation, he
said, was entirely unselnsh; he was no
paid advocate OF selfish principles. The
old New England town meeting was an
example OF direct legislation, and the
town OF Brookline, Mass, almost sur
rounded by Boston and other large
cities, was cited, the town meeting form
or government still being in use there,
with the result that there Is lower
rate OF taxation than Is had In any New
England city or town that has the rep
resentatlve form OF municipal govern
ment The manner of municipal gov
crnment In Switzerland was also men
TONED by the speaker A recent reform
IN this little European republic has been
the buying OF the railroads. sanctioned
by the people.
Inc reference OF oil important qlcs-
lions direct 10 the people In Switzerland
mas resulted. said the speaker, in n de-
gree or contentment not seen In the
countries surrounding this litt!e noun
tain country. In the American states
between 200 and 200 laws are annually
passed by the legislatures; In SwItzer-
land there are three to four laws passed
annually. Here, claimed the speaker,
nearly every piece OF legislation Is use
less ana unnecessary and many speedily
become dead letters. Continuing, the
spedher UNITED upon the many advan-
tages OF residence In the little Euro
pean republic, but he failed tonnnouurc
his intention to cmlGratc there md;
none OF his hearers were heard to cx-
press a desire to secure passage on the
next steamer for, Europe. 81
The dlrerticgtslation movement In tho
unatcl States began In New Jersey less
Than ten years ago. AlnrGe num-
Der OF local and ut atn'lcn C.tIey have hem
organized, and the movement shows
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-02-28

ftNl| iffll ne iIal tta Aftfl
healthy growth. Its principal provision
ls the bhgatory. referendum the sub.
inissloh toathe people or MI important
questions for decision. The movement
Ia lespeclally aggressive and active In
several western states II seems to DO
having a,spontaneols growth. Here In
Wheeling and West Virginia much can
be accomplished. Even with failure as
a goal, however. the discussion OF the
matter cannot but result: lii advancing
the direct legislation movement. He
suggested q change In the city charter,
bringing direct legislation. III you
don get what YOU sunt raise q. row
about Il and you'll get II after atlme."
II the peop,e do not persist In their de-
sire for direct legislation. II won't be
had, and the government will SO on as
tits. ~ 5iit
At the close OF Mr.. Pomeroy's adj
drcss ayote OF thanks was unanimously
extended to him by, the meeting.
From Wheeling, Mr.. Pomeroy goes 10
GAINESVILLE. Columbus, Cincinnati and
st. Louis, and next Saturday Is to ad.
dress a meeting in the Kansas capitol
Mt Topeka.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-02-28
YSESSION
0ftlic Ohio Valley Trades and La.
Dor Asse mbly Held.
AIDEOF TIE ASSEMBLY ASKED.

Ian EFFORT TO SETTLE DIFF
FERENcEs BETWEEN "A sToalE
FIRM AND THE sTooIE MAX.
ERs-A COMMUNICATION FROM
SENATOR ELKINs-ALE BREW
cry WORKERS TO BE ORGAN
IzEp-ANiApDREss ON DIRECT
LEGISLATION" PA
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-02-28
THE APPROPRIATION FAILED.
Reasons for the Non-Appearance of tn.
.lF.|ar Na,,. Mail Dauor

Reasons for the Non-Appearance OF the
New Mai! Boxes. ID
Many people have wondered why the
new aluminium bronze mail boxes, on
which Postmaster Wise had force OF
men at work in the basement at the
postofl!ce building, have not been placed
In position on the streets. replacing the
old red boxes, which are SO often mis-
taken for fire alarm boxes. The truth
of the matter Is that the government
appropriation under which the work
was being done has given out, and the
workmen from Washington were called
back by the postoflce department.
Postmaster Wise has made an earnest
effort to have the work completed. but
SO far without success. He hopes, how
ever, to be able very soon to have the
new boxes put in position.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-02-28
THEIR TICKET NAMED. 4
The Benwood Republicans Select candi-
dates for Municipal Election.


dates for Municipal Election.
The Benwood Republicans held their
primaries Saturday, for selection OF can
dldatcs for tho municipal election In
April. There was a good vote polled,
and the RAGE for marshal was decidedly
warm, the present incumbent, Marshal
Frank W. Porterleld winning over AZ
bert Policy BY seventy votes, Charles
Grimm, the other candidate was fifty-
nine votes behind Policy.
There was also a strong fight for
street commissioner, but George Martin
won out with a good majority. For
mayor and recorder there was no oppo-
s!tlon to Mayor Shepard and Recorder
Morgan. In the First and Fourth wards
itwas a pretty race for council. and lots
OF interest attended the finish. There
was no contest In the Second ward.
p Forithe prominent offices the old off,
clals were therefore nominated again..
as follows: Mayor Shepard, Marshal
Porterfleld. Recorder Morgan. and
Street Commissioner Martin. All have
made splendid records, and with the
good timber for council, the Benwood
Republicans can go confidently into the
fray. While the fights for marshal and
street commissioner were warm. the
friends OF each candidate pulling of
( their coats and wndIng In, the losers
took their defeat with good grace. The
official count OF the ballots will be made
by the executive committee this evening.
The nominees and their respective
votes were as follows:
Mayor-Thomas Shepard, 52s.
Recorder-C. H. Morgan. 5ls.
Chief OF pollce-Frank W. Porterfeld,
2l5.
Street commissloner--George Martin,
29s. s.,
CouncIl-First ward, Charles Holder
man, 1l9: William Seabright. IS. Sec
ond ward. Paul Reldel, 124:W. B. Leach,
1856. Third ward, Thomas Garrett, 81:
Joseph Davis, 4S. Fourth ward, John T.
Manley, 9S; I. e., Bartlett, 102.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-02-28
LAST POPULAR
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