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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-07
AR ga OF BEN EFT
Property Owners to Be Heard on the Re-
cent Highway Jury Award.
Action in the Case of the Proposed
Widening of 10Th Street-What
Ii to BE Done.

Some tine next week the District court
will take into consideration the report OF
the Jury in the matter of the widening Of
10Th street extended between Florida avenue
and Columbia road Under the highway act.
The awards made by the jury were pub
lished in yesterdays Star. The jury re-
ported that they found land which would
be benefited by the widening of the street,
the area of which, according to the decision
of the jury, is about 125 feet distant from
the line of the street on each side. When
the report is considered by the court the
testimony of property holders will be taken
as to whether, in their opinion, this area is
just one.
AS already stated in The Star, 10th street,
according to the plan of street extension,
is to be widened on the west 40 feet along
the entire distance, until the apex of the
triangular piece of ground is reached be-
tween 10Th street and Columbia road. The
entire apex is to be taken for public use,
a portion to be employed in the extension
of Wyoming avenue and the remainder to
form a reservation.
The property on the opposite side of Co
lumbia road, comprising the grounds about
the residence of Col. Truesdell, were found
by the jury to be benefited by the proposed
extension. The same conclusion was reached
in regard to all the lots on the east side of
10Th street, including some facing on the
intersectinS streets, so as to make the
depth of the area benefited about 125 feet.
In the event that the court approves this
award. the jury will proceed to assess the
benefits on the land in the area designa ted.
According to the finding of the jury the
sum of SiS.T90 is assessed as benefits, and
under the law one-half of this amount is
to be paid by the District and the other
half by the property found to be benefited.
After The court approves this verdict and
the jury make the assessment of the prop
e1ty for benefits, then, according to the
highway act, an appropriation from Con-
gress is necessary before the land can be
taken.
This is the third jury that has brought in
a verdict under the highway act. 1t will
be recalled that the other two juries were
unable to find any land upon which to as
sess benefits for the proposed improve
ments. and it is stated that the difference
in this case as compared with the others
lies in tho fact that owners of property ly-
ing along 10Th street stated in their evil
dence before the jury that the widening of
this street would be a benefit to their prop
erty. 1t is said by those who are familiar
with the evidence placed before the other
two juries that no such testimony was
presented.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-07
GAVE ITS ANNUAL DINNER.
Washington Council Entertaine'
Inst Night at Freund's.

Washington Council Entertained
Inst Night at FreunHs.
Washington Council, No. 205. National
Union, held its annual dinner at Freund' s
last night. Previous to the dinner the OFF,
GERS Of the council were installed at the
headquarters, 1017 G street northwest.
Messrs. Jesse Grant, w. H. Fisher and w.
H. Carver Of the cabinet of the National
Union off1ciated at the installment of the
following officers Of Washington Council,
No POS: President, F. B. Curtis; vice pres
ident, J. Percy Myers; speaker, R. E. Red
way; financial secretary, w. L. Pushaw;
treasurer, T. D. Yeager, and trustees, Maj.
r. c. Cheeseman, T. H. Dawson and ]. H.
Cause.
At the conclusion of the banquet under
the direction Of Toastmaster Dominic 1.
Murphy, Messrs. F. B. Curtis, the newly
elected president; E. c. Ford, w. T. Pier
son and Ed Hay enlivened the proceedings
by humorous speeches. Messrs. Howard
Cook, William H. Holmes, Charles NJ. My
ers, DR.. John F. Keenan,, c. ]. Ubhof, Will
liam Dillon and T. F. Dennis entertained
the council with songs, Rotations and
music. The decorations were of roses and
ferns, and with colored lamps, set off the
elaborate and handsomely served menu.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-07
MEMORIAL MEETING.
Lutherans to Pay Tribute to David
A. Day.

Hu'erahs 10 Fay Tribute to David
A. Day.
meeting In memory of the late Rev.
Dr. David A. Day, the Lutheran mission
airy who died few weeks ago while re-
turning from Africa, will be held under the
auspices OF the Luther League at st.
Marks Lutheran Church, Rev. John C.
Bowers, pastor, Sunday evening, the 10th
Instant An address. with particular refer
ence to DIR. Days life and services, will
be made by Mr.. Bowers, and Mr.. Corne-
Illus Eckhardt, treasurer of the Luther
League of America, will speak on For
eign Missions" The junior members of the
local league will have a part in the pro-
gram.
1t is probable that the exercises will be
largely attended, as the deceased mission
airy was well known and much loved in
this city. For twenty-three years he rep
resented the general synod Of the Luthe-
ran Church of the United States at the
MuhlenberS mission, which is located thir-
ty miles from Monrovia, the capital of
Liberia. October % last Dr. Day was
compelled to leave the station on account
of ill health, and he died abGut the 18th of
December at sea, few hundred miles east
# New York.
His funeral, few days later, was held
In Baltimore, ad was attended by rep
resentative Lutheran clergymen from al
most every part Of the eastern section of
the country. The interment was made
at Selin's Grove, Pa, the home of his
youth and early manhood.
Speaking to a Star reporter about Dr.
Day, Rev. DR.. J. G. Butler, pastor Of Luth-
er Memorial Church, this city, said:
David A. Day preserved integrity and
purity and courage and faith amid pagan
night, and now sleeps a victor upon his
shield. We apprehend that he was born
a prince, but whether that be true or not,
We know that when he was born again
he was endowed with princely character.
The new birth turns US into other men.
The weak and timid and self-confident and
boastful and rash Peter is made, indeed
rock, firm, stable, Irresistible, very Gil
braltar, against which the powers of dark
ness dashed in vain. Faith gives char
acter. puts God within us. In all Africa
wherever our brother was known and
widely as he was known in our American
church, not even a breath of doubt or
suspicion or distrust was ever whispered.
even by envy and malice, to leave its
shadow upon David A. Days escutcheon.
Every one who knew him delighted to do
him honor. The secret of it all was his
entire self-forgetfulness in the service of
Christ and of humanity
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-07
CITY AND DISTRICT.


The installation of the officers of Salem
Lodge. No. -, l. o. o. F., took place at
Masonic Hall, Anacostia, last evening,
Deputy Grand Master w. w. MILAN Off
ciating. He was accompanied by Charles
Calvert SanGerson, grand marshal; John
Henry Kleindienst, grand warden; George
A Crawford, grand secretary; William r.
Lusby. grand treasurer; Benjamin Frank
lin Walker, grand inside guardian. The
following We're indicted into office: Noble
grand, David T. n. Shanks; vice grand,
William Nally; recording secretary, Will
liam G. White. financial secretary, Burns
Harlan; treasurer, Alpheus Dawson; ward
en-, William H. Nash; chaplain, DR.. George
w. Fisher.
The installation ceremony was conducted
in public, a large delegation from Har-
mony Lodge. No. ., and ladies of Naomi
Rebakah Lodge. No. 1, together with the
friends and acqaintances OF the members,
were in attendance. A band of ten pieces
discoursei music throughout tine evening,
and before retiring all present We're invited
to pactake of refreshments, which were
furnished in abundance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-07
A CLEAN swINDLE.
Local Jeweler victimixed to Extent
OF $500.

Of 1900.
The cleverest swindle worked in this city
for several months was played yesterday
on A. Sohomo. who keeps q jewelry store
at No. 1343 F street northwest, the result
Of the game being that the dealer parted
with 800 worth of diamonds. Yesterday
morning about II o'clock the confidence
man called at the store and asked to be
shown some diamond jewelry. He wanted
the Jewelry for his sick wife. he said and
therefore he wanted the best. When 1t be-
came necessary for him to give his name
he impersonated Dr. Charles Davis, who
lives at No. 1910 18th street northwest.
The customer was very particular in max
ing his selections. and when he had been
IN the store quite long time he asked
that three articles be put aside for him.
The proposed purchases consisted of dia-
Inond ring. worth $50: another ring, with
diamond and emerald setting. worth SIS,
and iadys box breastpin. with diamond
charged.
The customer" departed, after explain
ing that he had box in which he wanted
Jewel box he had at home, he said, and had
neglected to bring with him. He wanted
this box because Of its associations, and
MS wife, he thought. would appreciate the
gift all the more. There was no reason
why such a request should not be granted
SO FAR as Mr.. Sohomo could see, and Of
course ne had no objection to the arrange
ment. Late in the afternoon the doctor
returned with the box neatly wrapped and
he handed 1t over to the dealer. Then he was
careful that they should be put in the box
In attractive positions, and when this was
finished the customer closely Inspected
the little package, and when apparently
sat1sfed with its appearance he returned
what the dealer thought was the package
ne had wrapped. and requested that it be
delivered a o'clock
1t was just about 8 o'clock when the deal
er called at the residence of Dr. Davis on
10Th street and asked to see the head of
the house. When he saw the DOCTOR who
was very different appearing man from
the other, it dawned upon him that he had
peen sWindled, and when he opened the
pox ne found quantity of paper, which
was all he had to show for his $500 worth
of diamonds.
Mr.. Sohomo went at once to the police
ana reported the case. He explained to the
detectives at headquarters Just how he had
Deen Vlctimized and gave a description of
the sW1ndler, who Is understood to be about
tMrtS-nVe or forty years DID, and has a
rudy complexion. brown suit of clothes
ana brown hat We're worn by him. Detect
I've BOYD received the complaint, and the
ponce IN the different precincts were noti-
ned TO look out for him. The depots were
watched last night, but the man was not
seen. was iio'
The game played by the "doctor' 10 an
old one, put had not been played on a To-
Cal merchant Tor several months until YES
terday. 70
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-07
NOVEL ENTERTAINMENT.
Progressive Euchre Tournament
Planned by WelI-knOwn Ladies'.

A progressive euchre tournament will be
held in the ball room of the Shoreham Ho-
tel the evening Of Friday, January IA, play
beginning at o'clock. Arrangements for
1t were completed at a recent meeting of
the board Of directors of the Institute of
Our Lady of Mercy. The institution has
for its praisewortny purpose the providing
of a home for working girls, where they
can secure the comforts upon the payment
of small sums.
The board Of directors consists of the
following well-known ladies': President,
Mrs. Robert j. Wynne; vice presidents,
Mrs. A. Lisner, Mrs. Daingerfield, Mrs.
John Cammack. Mrs. N. I. Dyer, Mrs. John
Shehan, Miss Matthews, Mrs. w. ]. Zeh,
Mrs. e. L. Kengla, Mrs. A. P. Clarke, Mrs.
G. S. Howell, Mrs. ]. N. Jirdinston, Mrs.
T. Irwin, Mrs. J. NJ. Edgar, Mrs. S. NJ. Mil
Ter, Mrs. NJ. F. Egan, Mrs. G. May. Mrs.
W. A. Johnston, Mrs. J. Wimsatt, Mrs. G.
Thorn, Mrs. w. A. Hungerford, Misses
Dyer, Heitman. Allen, Cuttings, Miller,
Britt and Morgan.
They are devoting much effort to making
the institute a success, and the coming
novel entertainment will be devoted to it's
benefit. Over twenty prizes. donated by
merchants, will be offered the contestants.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-07
German Dramatic Club.

The German Dramatic Club has issued
invitations for another evenings enter.
tainment to be held at Typographical
Temple. 423 street northwest. On this
occasion the club will devote itself entirely
to the works Of Germanys foremost lyric
poet, Nicolas Lenau. The program, both
musical and dramatic, has been carefully
selected, and some of the clubs best talent
will appear. A cleverly written biographi-
cal sketch by the president, Mrs. Emma
Poesche, will be delivered by Mr.. Frank
Claudy Mrs. Sophie Naumann will sing
Lenau's Reed Song set to music by
Herman Rakemann; Mr.. Henry Xander,
Miss Elsa like and Miss Springsguth will
play piano solos; Miss Minna Heinreichs,
lately returned from Vienna, will render a
violin solo; Mrs. kleppsch, Miss Poesche,
Miss Rettlg and Miss Schade will recite,
and Messrs- Spier and Altrup will add
interesting dramatic numbers. Cards will
not be necessary TO admission on this oc-
casion, and all friends Of the club are
cordially invited.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-07
st. Johns Choir Entertained.

The beautiful home of DR.. Mackay-Smith
at No. l325 10th street northwest was
thrown open last evening to a delightful
entertainment given the choir boys and
the choir of st. Johns Church, and a large
gathering of friends Promptly at o'clock
the guests were invited from the parlor to
the library, where they were delighted by
the marvellous sleight -of-hand performance
of wonderful magician. one of his tricks
being to make the innocent-loOking derby
hat Of the rector produce the most wonder
full stores of hosiery, handkerchiefs, count
less tin cups, and. finally. huge rag doll
When "Old Glory waved, the stars and
stripes coming from some mysterious place,
the boys applauded vigorously. At O:I5 a
bountiful repast was served. The charm
ing wife of the rector, with her cordial,
gracious manner, made every guest thor
cughly happy. After the supper came
music. and the exercises closed with the
doxology.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-07
Trip. to Fortress Monroe.

The outing afforded by the sail down
the Potomac and Chesapeake bay on the
Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Com
panys steamers and a stay at Fortress
Monroe or Virginia Beach is one of the
most delightful side trips that visitors to
the national capital can enjoy. One of
the most enjoyable parts of the entire trip
Is the time spent on the elegant steamers
of the Norfolk ard Washington line They
are furnished throughout in very handsome
style, their staterooms being especially
Leat and coy. They are lighted by cleo
tricity and heated by steam. And they
have every comfort and luxury that could
aid In making the trip one to be long re-
membered with a great deal of pleasure
One of the steamers of this line leaves
18th street wharf every evening in the year
at O'Clock and arrives at Fortress Mon
roe, Norfolk, Newport News and Ports
mouth early the following morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-07
WASHINGTON AND MARLBORO,
Approval Of Bill Authorizing Extern
sion Of Railway.

SION OF Hallway
The Commissioners in submitting to Con-
gross report on Senate bill 1892, 'to
amend the act authorizing the Washing
ton and Marlboro Electric Railway Com
pany to extend it's line into and within
the District Of Columbia" call attention
to the fact that the road was given two
years to construct its line, and failed to
do so. The company, the Commissioners
explain. states that this failure was due to
the requirement in the charter compelling
the construction Of an expensive bridge
over the Anacostia river. The present bill
seeks to revive the charter of the road,
to change the route somewhat and to avoid
the difficulty mentioned above. The Com
missiorers say that as a street railway
will be needed sooner or later to serve
the territory in question, and as the COM
pany appears ready to commence the work,
they recommend that the authority asked
for be granted.
Continuing, the report saws that the
Annapolis and Washington Railway Com
pany is seeking access to the city over
practically the same line. The Commits
sioners think one set Of tracks through the
country In question will be ample for years
to come. AS the Marlboro company is
first in the field. the Commissioners be-
heVe 1T should be given precedence over
the Annapolis company. The provisions in
the original act concerning the Marlboro
company are not satisfactory to the Com
m1ss1oners, and they submit a substitute
bill for consideration. The original bill
contemplates a route east on PENNSYLVANIA
avenue as far as Sth street east, and also
north on 18th street east to Florida ave-
nue., thence west to 7th street, but the
Commissioners say they cannot recommend
a route extending further west than It'll
street and Pennsylvania avenue, as they
are of the opinion that the route on Sth
street and 18th street should be served by
extensions of the Capital Traction and Met
ropolitan lines, respectively. They deem 1t
1nadvisable to recommend indefinite grants
OF time for completion of the work, and
suggest that If the company is not ready
to proceed at once the legislation should
not be granted.
The Commissioners have also submitted
to Congress report on the bill to in
corporate the Washington and Annapolis
railroad. calling attention to their report
on the Washington and Marlboro road.
The Commissioners say that if Congress
should approve the Marlboro bill they
see no objection to granting the AnnapO-
lis company the right to enter the city
over that line upon equitable terms, to
he agreed upon between the companies
or, case of disagreement, on terms de-
teiI-.ned by the Supreme Court of the
District; or, in case the Marlboro COM
pany fails to build its road within the
time prescribed, then to authorize the
Annapolis company to occupy the route
for its sole use.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-07

To the Editor of The Evening Star:
For the past three years my work has
been largely among the poor and destitute
OF Southwest Washington, and 1 have
taken great interest and gained consider
atle experience in charity work. While my
sympathies are warmly enlisted in the
cause OF the poor ard suffering | have
learned that in helping the needy we must
not let sentiment run away with our judg-
nent. Great harm is often done by tho
iR1udicious bestowment of charity. Much
evil arises from the duplication of charity.
Many worthy families may suffer, while
other INSCRIPTIONS ones are encouraged in
idleness by receiving charitable aid from
a number of different religious and benevo-
lent societies. The general public does not
realize how much II is Indebted to tho
Associated Charities for its painstaking in
vestication of each application for charity
coming before it, and the records il is ac-
eliminating. So that in time the actual
condition and worthness of every needy
FAMILY in the District Will be on file and
can be referred to at any time. Such data
is invaluable for preventing the training
OF paupers, and at the same time furnish
ing information for helping the worthy
poor. Duplication and imposition ought 10
be stopped at any cost. L have the highest
appreciation of the fidelity with which the
police department mas administered the
charity fund. But 1 am convinced that
Commissioner Wight is right in holding
that policemen ought to he relieved of this
burden. which is foreign to their duties as
police officers. The police are not the best
ones to make the conscientious and intel
ligent investigation that should always be
the basis of beStowing charity. The poor
we will always have with us, and they de-
serve cur tenderest sympathy. But We can
best help them by following the scientific
results of sociological experts. Charity re-
form is one of the most important of the
advanced movements of the day.
EDWARD WARREN.
January g. 1888. Pastor OF Faith Chanel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-07
LIE Droit w. c. t. U. Meeting.

The regular monthly meeting of the LIE
Droit W. c. T. U. was held at Gurley
Church yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Catlin
led the devotional meeting and presented
the topic for Thursday of the week of
prayer. After devotional exercises the time
was spent in the transaction of routine
business. Delegates were appointed for the
quarterly meeting. The resignation of the
L. T. l.. superintendent was accepted, and
Mrs. F'inney and Mrs. Doyle were appoint
ed to take charge of this most important
work.
Mrs. Stephens was made superintendent
Of non-alcoholic medication. Two new
members were reported. making the enroll
ment AZ active and honorary members.
The union is to be entertained in February
at the home Of Mrs. Finney, 615 Florida
avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-07

AT the regular review of National Tent,
No. i, X. o. T. NJ, held at the Maccabee
Temple, J13 9th street northwest Monday
evening. January 3, 1898, the following
named officers were duly installed for the
ensuing term, Deputy Supreme Commander
B. S. Foutz acting as installing officer:
Commander, John 7. Moore; lieutenant
commander. F. Devenpeck: record keeper,
James G. Jester; sergeant, w. NJ McCarty:
NJ A. E l. Kemp; first NJ. c., w. A
Brodie; second NJ. e., {. G. Garrett; chap
lain. j. F. Moore; sentinel, ]. j. EnsIehart:
picket. p A. Saum. This tent now num-
beTs more than 800 members
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-07
ANNA G.. HUNTS WILL.
Two Local Institutions Benefclaries
in Certain Contingency.

The will of the late Anna G.. Hunt has
been filed with the register for probate.
1t was signed April %. 1892, and names
Ambrose K. Michler and Samuel Maddox
as executors. After requests of large sums
to relatives and friends the will directs:
In the event that no children of my
daughter attain the age of twenty-one
years. then 1t is my wish that my daugh-
ter shall, by WILL make the following dis
position of what remains of the property
given her: $1,000 to the National Homeo-
pathfc Hospital; $4,000 to the Daisy Chain
Hospital, and $40, 900 to Catherine Nye."
The will of the late Mary A. Cox dated
March o. 1896, has also been filed for pro-
bate. Requests of cash are made TO a
large number of individuals. Rutledge
Wilson is named as executor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-07
Father Dead. Mother III.

Their father has been dead for six years
and their mother, who has since supported
them by sewing, has been taken to a hos
pital. seriously ill.," was what Chief Clerk
Douglas of the board of children's guar
dams told Judge Kimball about the three
little children of Mrs. Reed.
Mr.. Douglas stated that he found the lit
tie ones in a destitute condition at their
acme on Gales street northeast. The moth
er had requested that the children be not
taken from her permanently, and Judge
Kimball made order giving the board
temporary charge of them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-07

Leaves HOmeR without Telling Her
Husband He's Destination.
John Lawrence. ascarpenter. who lives
at No. 1901 9th street. northwest, has
reported to the police the mysterious dis
appearance Of his Wife and child. 1t is
alleged that Mrss Lawrence left the house
Wednesday ab0alt n o'clock and took
her daughter, five years old, with her. She
had not returns1 hAane at o'clock that
night, and her husband became alarmed
and sought the assistance Of the police.
She was still ntssiuE yesterday, and the
unhappy man called ut police headquarters
and related his troubles to Detective Boyd.
Later he learned that his wife. whose
maiden name was AsKenney, had called at
the house Of a Mrs. Jones, near Florida
avenue and 9Th street, Wednesday, and had
gone from there in the direction of Mount
Pleasant. Mrs. Laurence has relatives at
Mount Pleasant, and a number Of friends
In the city. Her husband called on several
Of them. he told Star reporter but he has
obtained no further tidings of her.
When Mrs. Laurence left home, he said,
she had more than s. in her pocket.