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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-23
LIFE IN Tibet.
Story of Mission Work Told by
Rev. LIE Lacheur.

A mass meeting will be held Sunday af-
ternoon at 3 o'clock at the Eastern Presby-
terrain Church. corner of 9th and Maryland
avenue northeast, at which the principal
address will be delivered by Rev. D. W. LIE
Lacheur, superintendent of the Christian
and Missionary Alliance in China. The
theme for discussion will be the work of
the alliance in foreign fields, but the speak
er will touch particularly upon the intro
duction of the alliance representatives in
Thibet. He will describe the people of
Thbet, their customs and habits, and re-
late the experiences of the missionaries in
that country, they having entered the field
a year ago in August.
Rev. LIE LaCheur is touring the country
in the interest of the alliance, preparatory
to the extension of work to the Philippine
Islands. His principal mission here is to
interview President Mckinley and other
government asoffictals to procure letters of
Introduction to the American officials there
He was introduced today to the Secretary
of State, and from him will receive a letter
addressed to all consuls and other govern
ment officials in the Philippine Islands, as
surfing him protection and safe escort The
alliance has 100 missionaries in China, four
in Thibet, being the only Christian organi-
cation to get entrance there, and is also
represented in Japan and elsewhere in the
orient.
Mr. LIE Lacheur tells in his address a
thrilling story of his life in Thibet, and
relates as well interesting incidents of the
missionary fields elsewhere.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-23

To the Editor of The Evening Star:
I am indeed glad to say that the good
people of washington came splendidly to
the rescue when IL was known that maya
zines and other good reading matter would
gladden. the hearts and shorten the weary
hours of our invalid soldiers in far-ofY hos
pitfalls, and on "Wednesday over five thousand
excellent up-to-date periodicals were left at
my house, 1913 T street northwest l was
alarmed, but then Major T. E. True depot
quartermaster, took hand and by
thoughtful foresight and kind consideration
sent his men to pack and his wagons to
haul the books to- the quartermaster gen.
erals warehouse fer shipment to the south
on Saturday.
Many homesick hearts will be lightened
and many duh days frightened by this
benevolent contribution from our home peo-
pie Every book will have an added inter-
est and a dearer meaning because it came
from Washington and breathes a tale Of
love and remembrance not written in its
pages.
But I feel that my work in this instance
1s not finished until / have thus publicly
thanked not only the literary contributors,
but also, and very emphatically, Major T.
E. True and his associate officials of the
ouartermaster generals Office for material
assistance and most courteous attention
1t is bread cast upon the waters" and
whether it ever comes back again or not
was a deed well done.
ANNIE CAMPBELL.
Sentember % 1898
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Ordered by the Commissioners.

The District Commissioners have issued
the following orders:
That the following sewers be constructed
under the permit system: In alley in
square 2o4; estimated cost, $21O. On the
west side of 10th street southeast between
E and G streets; estimated cost, sS5
That $50 feet of eighteen-jnch sewer be
constructed in Huron street between Me-
ridian avenue and MessTnore street, .nc1ud-
ing one manhole, at an estimated cost of
$500, and tn L; $3.50 feet of fifteen-inch sewer
ard one manhole be constructed in Huron
street between Messn Gre street and Cen
trail avenue, at estimated cost Of $500;
both chargeable to the current appropria-
ton for suburban sewers.
That 2t6 feet of twelve-inch sewer, 125
feet of ten-inch sewer and three manholes
be constructed in the west side of 131a
street northwest between Ohio avenue and
d street, at an estimated cost Of sC0S
charGeable to the appropriation for re-
placing INSTRUCTED sewers, 1899.
That a receiving basin be constructed on
the east side OF 9Th street northeast be-
tween l and X streets, at an estimated cost
OF SGD, charseable to the appropriation for
main and pipe sewers, 1899
That the following public wells be filled at
an estimated cost of SIS each: On 9th
street between D and E streets southeast;
corner of Sth and A streets southeast.
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CORPORAL SHILLING'S DEATH.
Another Soldier Boy Goes to His
Last Rest.

Corporal George F. Shilling of Company
G, LIST District of Columbia Volunteers
died last night at $50 at the general hos
pitai at Camp Wikoff Montauk Point. Ty-
phoid fever was the cause of death. Cor
poral Shilling was taken i'll about a week
before the 1st Battalion left Cuba for home
His primary sickness was greatly increased
by overwork. as he was the only corporal
in the company well enough to perform
duty for long period in Cuba This sick
man suffered greatly by the poor accommo-
dations on the transport home, and the in
adequate facilities for the care of the sick.
AS soon the transport reached Montauk
he was taken to the general hospital and
has lowered between life and death ever
since. The long struggle was ended last
night and the soldier boy made his last
great sacrifice for flag and country and
went to his reward.
Corporal Shilling was one of the most eff
ficient soldiers and one of the most popular
men in the District regiment He was only
nineteen years of age, and prior to his en-
hstment was employed at the National
Museum. 1t has not been determined what
will be done with the body.
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DAUGHTEROF CONFEDERACY
Body Of Miss Winnie Davis Borne to Rich.
mond for Burial.
Funeral Party Joined at sixth street
Depot by Delegation of Local
Confederate Veterans

The body of Miss Winnie Davis, the
much-beloved daughter of the confeder-
acy,' rested for few hours last night In
this city while on the way from Newport
r. l., to Richmond, Va. Mrs. Davis and
her party were provided with a special
combination Pullman and parIor car at
Newport, under the escort of Confederate
Veterans, and reached this city over the
Pennsylvania railroad shortly before IL
o'clock, remaining until 4:30 o'clock this
morning, when the journey was resumed
over the Atlantic Coast Line.
At the 9Th street station a number of Con-
federate Veterans from the local camp and
others were in waiting to receive the
party, and they formed part of the escort
to Richmond. Their names are John S.
Tutlen. John T. Callaghan. c. c. Ivey.
Benjamin Martin, j. A. Workman, E. w.
Anderson, E. T. Crump. L. .. Mince, G. p.
Pegues, Mrs. d. Fairfax and Mrs. Ayres.
Mrs. Davis party was made up of Mrs.
Davis, Mrs. ]. Addison Hayes of Colorado,
a sister of the deceased; Mrs Jos aph Pu-
liter and son of New York; Mrs. Samuel
Tate of Memphis, Tenn. A. A. McGuinnis
of New Orleans; Burton Harrison, ouetime
private secretary to Jefferson Davis; Clar-
ence Carey, Clifford Partridge and Mrs.
Lila Faunce. The guard of honor from
Newport was composed of the following
veterans from the New York camp: Lieut..
Commander Edward Owen, John c. Cal
houn, R. w. Gwathney, John Conover, w.
Brittigham, w. F. Beardsley, Fred. c. Rog-
ers, w. S. Keelay and ]. p Smith
The casket reposed within a handsome
walnut box, with silver trimmings and a
silver plate bearing Miss Davis name.
Many beautiful floral pieces were carried
in the car. One in particular, a pair of
crossed palms with roses, the gift of the
Stonewal Jackson Chapter of the United
Daughters of the Confederacy, very
hpantifl1 Boxes offerings
of flowers filled parts of the combination
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Hotel Arrivals,

Arlington-A. A. Dolittle, St. Paul; F. P.
Stone, San Francisco; A. s. Nolt. New
York; w. Albert, Cincinnati; ]. S. Leslie
Philadelphia.
Ebbitt-C- S. Smith, New York; c. L.
Fisk. Boston; H. H. Sawyer, Philadelphia
Fl. H. Lewis, Louisville; E. w. Eagan
Boston.
Metropolitan-Eppa Hunton, Warrenton
Va; C. L. Loop, Chattanooga, Tenn.
Lewis Stacey, Geneva, N. j.; A. S. Lanier
Richmond. Va.
National-Chas Lehman, jr., York, Pa; F.
b. James, New York; ]. J. Scock, Chicago
o. H. Napp, New Orleans; c. P. Snyder
West Virginia. C. H. Pierce, New York.
Riggs-C. C. Eggert, Philadelphia: s.
Reynolds, New York; r. c. Rogers, New
Jersey; N. D. Phillips, New York.
Raleigh-W. G. Minor, Philadelphia; j
w Blair. New York; r. S. Emmert Kan
sas City; B. K. Miller, New Orleans; w
NJ. Stretch, Mt. Vernon, N. Y.
Shoreham-J. P. McQuaide, New York
H. F. Aspinwall. Freeport, ILL.,; H. c. Lord
Erie, Pa; Davis Elkins, West Virginia; F.
H. Lawson, Cincinnati.
Wellington-F. c. Patterson, Toronto
Ont; w. R. Beall. San Francisco. CAL; J.
r. Henderson. Duluth; Fred. Rogers
United States navy.
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FAREWELL CONCERT.
Marine Band to Render Request Pro-
gram Tomorrow Afternoon.

The last concert of the season by the
United States Marine Band, William II.
Santelmann, director, at the White House
grounds tomorrow, beginning at 4:25 pm,
will comprise a request program. Of
which notice was given in The Star. 1t IS
as follows:
l. Overture, "Oberon" .................Webe cher
2. Excerpts from Romeo and Juliet
Gounod
3. valse Caprice, Loves Herald
Fanciulli
4 Cornet solo. THE Lost Chord. Sullivan
Walter F. Smith.
B. Grand Selection, ''Tannhauser Wagner
CNew arrangement Arr. Seidel
6. THE Monastery Bells" Nelly
I. Selection, The Idols Eye" 900 Herbert
s. Humoresque, THE Band Strike
Fahrbacn
0. Grand Fantasia, THE Voice of Our
Nation NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. .SanteInnann
Owing to the length of the program, no
encores will be conceded. Although two
concerts have been devoted to the re
quests" instead of one, as originally in
tended many selections have been unavoid-
ably crowded out.
The program of the concert by the band
at the marine barracks this afternoon, be
ginning at 4: 30 o'clock will be as follows:
1. March, knights of Columbus Fischer
. Overture, La Dame Blanche. .Boieldieu
3. Waltz, Vienna Beauties .Ziehrer
4. Selection, Idols Eye. Herbert
5. Cornet solo, Jung Werners Parting
Walter F. Smith.
G. March, Admiral Dewey. .Santelmann
4. Grand Fantasia. 'Lohengrfn". Wagner
s. Cavalry Charge ..............S anteinann
y. Hall, Columbia ......................Fyl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-23

Mr.. Thomas b. Marche died yesterday at
his home, in Vienna, Va, in the sixty
third year of his age. He had been i'll Of
consumption for several years. Funeral
services will be held tomorrow at 1870 al
the Fourth NJ. P. Church, southeast, and
the interment will be at the Congressional
cemetery.
Mr. Marche had been connected with
the Post Office Department since he was
a young man. For a number of years past
he was chief clerk of the free delivery
system, and was one of the best known
and popular employees of the Post Office
Department. He had a wide circle of ac-
quaintances and was highly respected. He
leaves q widow and one son.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-23
Not Chicago Construction,

10 the Editor of The Evening Star:
In your Wednesdays summary of the
Robinson & Cherry fire. defining its causes,
ETC., you quote some one in authority as
saying that the building was what is known
as Chicago construction" He then pro-
ceeds to tell that it was of brick and wood.
That statement was q Cruel, malicious
libelous slander''-I believe those are the
proper terms to use under great provoca-
tion-upon poor old Chicago. She has been
accused of pretty nearly every sin of COM
mission and omission in the calendar and
as rule, cheerfully pleads guilty even be-
fore the count is read; but when the charge
OF motheripg fimSy construction is laid at
her door she cannot and will not say pee
caVi. 1t is not her sin.
true, great many ages ago she built
with brick and wood; if we copy her con-
struction of that time the fault is not hers
Ii We are conservative enough We many
even find precedents in her modes of con-
structlon to warrant us in building wig
vans, dugouts and other prehistoric af-
fairs.
Real Chicago construction" that origi-
mated with her, yes, her truly legitimate
OFFSPRING, is less than twenty years old.
In due course of years it was adopted by
New York, Philadelphia, Washington and
other villages. 1t is the embodiment of the
best known methods of construction and
hre-retarding that We wot of today, and, in
the present acceptance of the term, is alb
solutely fire-proOf that is, however hot a
fire you may make of goods contained in
such a building, furniture, etc, it will not
affect. consume or impair the stability of
the structural parts. 1t consists of thin
veneer-brick outer walls, supported upon
steel framing, columns and beams of steel,
floors and partitions of burnt clay tiles and
every bit of steel thoroughly covered with
fire clay; such, and such only, nothing less,
is Chicago construction
1t is called fire-proof and the structure is
non-combustble, but it will not guarantee
combustibie material within it against COM
bustion.
In due course of evolution Chicago will
show us a building with steel DOORS marble
floors, mica windows, steel furniture as
bestos carpets and draperies, it's stairs and
elevators in separate wings and cut off
from the building by automatic fire-proof
doors, a building, l say, that cannot even
be slightly damaged in it's finish by the
hottest fire old Lucifer himself could kim
die. Perhaps some day may have moth
ing but steel and asbestos and fire clay
stocks of goods, too, and men of iron and
Blood then may We be delivered from in
surance agents. But in The meantime
Chicago construction means a building
that when its contents burn up the fire will
damage its doors and flooring, break its
glass and begrime it's walls, but there is no
falling In of walls and such grand-muss-
up as we have seen here twice inside of a
years time, in buildings, too, that have
been foisted upon us as being of Chicago
construction" f. W. FITZPATRICK.
September %, 1893.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-23
PLEADS FOR SEPARATION.
Suit for Divorce Filed by Mrs. Mary
Louise LongfcIIow

Mrs. Mary Louise Longferow today,
through her attorney, Mr.. Campbell Car
rington. entered suit for absolute divorce
from her husband, Morris W. Longfellow,
and asking that she may retain the present
care and guardianship OF her child Thclma
Barbee. In her petition the complainant
states that she and the defendant were
married June 3. 1896. by the Rev. J. J.
Muir, and that he commenced to treat her
with systematic cruelty and abuse from tho
9th day Of April, lS9S. up 10 the 18th day
of September last. during which time he
threatened to take her life, violently as
sauitinG her upon one occasion and fire.
quently leaving her alone to associate with
lCwd women, with whom she charges he
often committed adultery.
Mrs. Longfeliow asks that her husband
ne restrained from annoying, harrassing
NeNing or visiting her during the pendency
OF hef SUIT, and that she be allowed such
allmony. and counsel fees as may seem
proper and just to the court
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-23
CLAIM FOR DAMAGES,
Capital Traction Defendant in Suit
for $1,000.


The Capital Traction Company is the de-
PENDANT in suit for $4,000 damages,
brought today by Mary Culigan, through
her attorneys Messrs. NJ. j. Colbert and
Charles j. Murphy. The plaintiff alleges
that February last she was a passenger
on one of the defendant companys cars
near the intersection of 10Th and F streets
She paid her fare and proceeded in the car
to list and Is streets southwest, where she
alighted and walked toward the west side
walk on list street. She declares that it
was the duty of the Capital Traction Com
pany and of the District of Columbia to
Keep the street and sidewalks in a reason
ably safe condition for the passage of pc
destrians and free from distractions: but
unmindful of their duty in this respect the
pialntln alleges that pile of steel rails
were negligently permitted to remain on
the sidewalk with no lights or other guards
or protection to indicate their presence.
While in the act of getting upon the side
walk, plaintiff says, she tripped over the
rails and fell violently to the pavement
She says her left eye was seriously and
permanently injured. and that her left leg
and arm We're badly bruised. At the time
OF the accident it was dark and she was
unable to see the distractions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-23
Jolly Six Club.

The jolly Six Club gave it's first social
gathering Wednesday evening at Peake's
Hall, $50 Pennsylvania avenue southeast.
The hall was pretrly decorated with flags
and flowers. Games of all kinds were in
dulged In until 1870 pm, when refresh
ments were served, after which dancing
was the feature until midnight. Music was
rendered by Philip Phillips and VIM.
Wright.
Among those present were Miss B. Pun
phery. Miss l.. Bechert, Miss G. Conner,
Miss ]. Sexton, Miss r. Hutchinson, Miss
E. Greer, Miss K. Gheisler, Miss G. Beav-
ers. Miss r. Peak, Miss A. Ruark, Miss
r. Ruark, Miss d. Barrick. Miss NJ. Shat
fer. Miss s. Longworth. Miss D. Smith,
Miss NJ. Beichert, Miss E. Smith, Miss l..
Berry, Miss NJ. Martin. Miss A. Cross, Miss
NJ. Selby. Miss A. Connor Miss A. Martin,
Miss P. Taylor. Mrs Smith, Mr. S. f. Mar
tin and Mrs. S. E. Martin, Mr.. WEIGH, Mr.
Thomas NJ. II. Buell.. Mr.. H. Bowling, Mr..
w. Wright. Mr.. G. Luckett. Mr.. P. Phil
lips, Mr.. II. Lowell. Mr.. E. Barbour, Mr..
S. Sheckells. Mr.. s. Collins, Mr.. H. Norris,
Mr.. L. Peake, Mr.. P. Martin. Mr.. A. Sell
by, Mr. S. Taylor, Mr.. r. Taylor, Mr..
Evans, Mrs, Selby and Mrs. Smith.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-23
CITY AND DISTRICT.


There was a large gathering at the regu-
lar session of Minnehaha Lodge, l. o. G. T..
Tuesday evening. Several local lodges and
one in South America We're represented by
visitors. -Four candidates were initiated,
Chief TenpIar Henry F. Smith in the chair.
Mr.. r y. Dinsmore was elected recording
secretary ana installed in office, Special
Deputy Jesse Suter officiating. In the good
Of the order program, conducted by Chair
man Frank Ford. vocal solos were rendered
by Mrs Carrie Smith, Miss Ida Bryan and
Mr.. Nell, and addresses made by Messrs,
Garfield. Dinsmcre. Mcdaniel, Suter, John
G. Smith and Russell Next Tuesday even
ing the lodge will be entertained by Min
nehaha Juvenile Temple. under direction of
Miss Mamie Daniel. superintendent.
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EXCURSIONS.

Those who have never enjoyed an outing
at Fortress Monroe and it's neighboring re-
sorts during the fall months do not realize
what fine trip they have missed. Many
who are frequent guests at the magnificent
hotels there have expressed an opinion that
autumn is the pleasantest season of the
year. The trip tomorrow evening will be
fraught with more than usual interest
Many of the war vessels which were part
of the huge fleet anchored just off Old
Point Comfort still lying in Hampton
Roads. Those who wish may go on board
the cruiser San Francisco and other YES
sells and will find much to interest them on
our modern fighting crafts. The huge bat
tie ships Kentucky and kearsarge now be-
ing finished at the ship yard at Newport
News. are well worth visiting. Then, too,
the navy yard at Norfolk and many other
points near by will repay a tour of inspec-
ton. The elegant steamer Newport News,
the finest and fastest steamer the Po-
tomac, Will make the trip to Fortress Mon
roe and Norfolk tomorrow evening, leaving
18th street wharf at $50. The Newport
News is handsomely furnished throughout,
!, lighted by electricity and heated by steam,
is equipped with all the modern conven-
fences and is noted for the excellent meals
served on board. On account of the re-
duced rates in effect for this special eXcur-
on the steamer leaving Fortress Monroe
and Norfolk on Sunday evening, and reach
ing this city early Monday morning.
Sunday has been the most popular
day of the week at Arlington ever
since the Washington, Alexandria and
Mount Vernon railway has been run
nlng those special excursions on that
day to this famous place The reg
ular fare for the round trip is materially
reduced on Sundays, and there is always a
good crowd on hand to enjoy this pleasant
and economical outing to the beautiful ma
tlonal cemetery. Electric trains leave the
station at 1312 street and Pennsylvania ave-
nue. every forty-fve minutes during the day
and evening for Arlington. The reduced
rate tickets are sold only on Sunday and
are good to go and return only on the day
| or sale. The electric trains also form the
most comfortable and convenient route to
Alexandria and Mount Vernon. The line
passes many points of interest which are
otherwise missed and also runs through
the entire estate formerly owned by Gen.
Washington, q distance of about four miles
| Electric trains leave for Mount Vernon
| every hour from 10 a. to 3 pm, and for
Alexandria every forty-five minutes.
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The Amphions Elect New Members.

The Amphion Glee Club has begun work
for the season. At a meeting held Sep
TENDER p, at 1919 Corcoran street, the APP
plication of Messrs. Winston Payne, David
Tolliver and Andrew Payne were received
and referred to the examining committee.
Mr. ]. Henry Lewis, director, reported that
arrangements are pending for a concert in
Richmond, Va, during October, and that
the club may also visit Baltimore, Philadel-
phia and New York during the season. 1t
was agreed to increase the active member
ship to twenty-one members. The install
lation of officers recently elected will be
held September %, at 7:aO pm, at which
time a collation. will be served.
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REMOVED FOR CAUSE.
Ohcers of Police Force Dropped fol
UnbecOming Conduct.


UnbecOminE Conduct.
In the removal Of officers W. W. Wheeler
and S. E. Herndon from the police force,
to take effect the Both instant, the District
Commission ers desire it to be understood
that the action taken was not the result Of
any fight between the saloon and anti
saloon elements, in which the officers prom
inently figured, some time ago.
1t appears from the record in the case
that the officers were charged with arrest
Ing one Greer Sunday morning, the Sd of
July, simply for the purpose Of venting
their spite against him. Greer was arrest
ed on charge Of vagrancy, but the case
was never tried. the charge being nolle
pressed. The officers were accused of con-
duct unbecoming officers and were found
guilty by Trial Officer Pugh.
The papers then went to Commissioner
Wight, in immediate charge of the police
department, who. Endorsed the findings as
folows:
Il have carefully read the testimony in
the trial of Officers Wheeler and Herndon
and have underworld to give impartial con-
sideration to the same, irrespective of any
prejudice which may have entered into it
on the part of the attorneys or the wit
nesseS, and am compelled to believe that
the officers acted without authority or rea-
son, and that they were Influenced by per-
scnal considerations unworthy of their po-
slt!ons. AS the record of these two officers
Is not good, and as their services are not
up to the standard desired, l recommend
that for the good of the force they be drop
ped from the rolls. to take effect Septem-
Der 80.
This action should not be construed in
any way as having anything to do with the
fight between the saloon and anti-saloon
elements, or with statements made by coun-
sci intending to show the high character of
Mr.. Greer. The finding is based simply on
the action of the officers"
The recommendation of Mr.. Wight was
approved by his associates, and the two
men will be dropped from the rolls of the
force the 30th instant