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Evening star., 1898-09-26
RAVAGES OF INSECTS.
Pests Cause Loss of $3.50, 900 to Whea.
Growers.


Growers.
Special Correspondence of The Evening Star
EVANSVILLE, Md, September %, 1893.
The wheat growers in every section of
Maryland have suffered enormous losses
this year from the ravages of insect pests
and fungous diseases. Notably among the
former is the Hessian fly, which has
Wlought such havoc among the wheat
fields of the state during the past season.
In order to diffuse some timely informa-
ton among the farmers as to the deadly
nature of these pests, the Maryland Agri-
cultural experiment station has lust issued
a bulletin on this subject, giving the OBJ
servations and studies of State Entomoio-
g1st w. G. Johnson on the Hessan fy and
of State Pathologist C. o. Townsend on the
fungous diseases.
Prof. johnson has ascertained from re-
ports made by correspondents from every
section of Maryland that the wheat crop
In this state this year will fall short fully
p per cent, which will mean a loss to the
farmers of Maryland of trihe less than
IWo,oo, the total yield of wheat last year
bringing nearly s12G99,00o.
One-fourth Of this loss, says Prof. John
son, is due to the attack of the Hessan
fly, or in other words, this destructive in
sect pest is responsible for the ruination of
S750,0O0 worth of grain.
Prof. Townsend makes particular mention
Of two very injurious smuts, both of which
have proved very destructive agents to the
wheat grower.
The tobacco crop grown by Captain R.
w. Sylvester on his farm this season
brought him on the market $500.
Evening star., 1898-09-26
DROPPED FROM THE ROLLS.
Private Jones of Fire Department
Loses His Position.

Private W. E. Jones of Engine Company
No. of the District fire department has
been dismissed by order of the Commis-
sioners, having been found guilty by Trial
Officer Pugh of failing and neglecting. eth
er by word or action, to prevent dis
turbance which occurred at the engine
house the afternoon of the 18th Of last
month between the foreman of the COIN
pany. J. T. Young, and R. F. Brown, an
ex-member of the company.
1t appears from the record in the case
that Brown, who had just learned that he
had been dropped from the rolls of the de-
partment, became involved in an alterca-
ton with Foreman Young, and that the
foreman, when threatened by Brown, ap-
piled very insulting epthet TO Brown and
told him to come on. Jones was standing
near with a pitchfork in his hand, and that
implement Foreman Young, it seems, en-
deavored to take possession of; but Jones,
he claimed. prevented him from getting
hold of 1t. The foreman also charged Jones
with being negligent and indifferent in the
performance of his duties. but of that
charge Mr. Pugh acquitted the man.
Chief Paris, in forwarding the findings
to the Commissioners, recommended the re-
moval of Private Jones, and also recon-
mended that Foreman Young be reminded
that such language as he was guilty of
using will not be tolerated, and that he be
warned that repetition will result in
serious conse lnences to him. The chiefs
recommendation to Jones removal was
approved by the Commissioners, but they
adopted the following recommendation of
Commissioner Wight as to the forema n 8
use of the bad language:
In regard to the language said to have
been used by Foreman Young, 1 have in
Vestgated the matter. and find that, while
1t is testified to by three persons that the
foreman used such language, l am con-
vinced from his record In the department
or more than twenty years, during which
time no Cns;rg0 has been
against him which would reflect on his
veracity or character that if he did use
such language he used it unknowingly, in
,he excitement of the moment and it hard
ly seems necessary to do more than call his
attention to it and inform him that such
language is not permitted"
Evening star., 1898-09-26
Ordered by commissioners.

The District Commissioners have issued
orders as follows:
That 74195 feet of six-inch water main
tween Columbia road and Goth street, and
in tn. east side of Goth street between
Baltimore and Cincinnati streets.
Construct sewer in N street southwest be-
tween Half and LIST street; estimated cost
$9S7.
Lay cement sidewalk In front Of 1893,
1925, 1927 and 1920 Corcoran street north
west, under the permit system; estimated
cost SIC.
That the following naphtha lamps be
changed to gas, the Washington Gas Light
Company having recently finished laying
mains in the streets in question: Thirty-two
to Grant road; on Yale street between
18th and Sherman avenue; 2 on Harvard
str eet between 18th and Sherman avenue 2
on Irving street between 18th street and
Sherman avenue; estimated cost $40,
chargeable to appropriation for street
lighting. 1899.
That lib additional gas lamps and 35 ad-
ditional naphtha lamps be erected in var
ious localities in thu District specified by
the engineer department; estimated cost
1914. chargeable to appropriation for street
lighting 1899.
Erect naphtha lamp corner 18th street
and Bunker Hill road estimated cost 81,
charge current appropriation for street
lighting.
Erect naphtha lamp corner 10Th and Mil
waukee streets, Brookland; estimated cost
81, chargeable to current appropriation fe r
street lighting.
Erect naphtha lamp corner 14th and
Hartford streets, Brookland; estimated cost
Evening star., 1898-09-26

Mrs. Kate Reyburn Siebert died at Cum
herland, Nd. the 22d instant Mrs. Sic
bert was the Oldest daughter of Dr. Rob-
ert Reyburn of this city. She was distin-
guished for her mental culture, genial dis
POSITION and gentle manners, and as well
for activity in the Sunday school and other
church work connected with St. Johns
parish. She was married about five years
ago at her fathers house, on F street
near 22d, to Prof. John s. Siebert BY her
death two children-one an infant son-are
left motherless.
The funeral service last Saturday after
noon, was held in the room in which she
had been so happily married, the minister
who officiated at her wedding, the Rev
John NJ. E. Mckee, also officiating at her
funeral. The place Of interment was Oak
Hill cemetery.
Evening star., 1898-09-26
JOINT INSTALLATION.
Three Communicates of knights
TempIar Unite in the Ceremony.

Simons Commandery, No. j. Gethsemane
Commandery, No 3, and Mt. Calvary Com
mandery, No. 4, knights Templar, met in
joint conclave at the Asylum, corner Of
Virginia avenue and 9TH street southeast
September % for the purpose of installing
their officers. Right Eminent Grand Com
mander Louis H. Wayne and staff were
present and installed the officers elect, as
follows:
Simons Commandery, No. 1-Sr Geo. S.
Newman, eminent commander; Sir Henry
Coleman, generalSSimo: Sir Paul r. Stuart
captain general Sir j. c. Gutridge, preIate;
Sir Mckenzie Scott, S. w; Sir r. r. Bowie,
]. w; Sir NJ. H. Robinson, treasurer; Sir
Edward Chase, recorder; Sir J: W. Ken
nedy, standard bearer; Sir J. Z. Snowden.
sword bearer; Sir H. p. Jackson, warder;
Sir David Chase, guard
Gethsemane Commandery No. 3-Sir Geo
w. Simms, eminent commander; Sir L. G.
Coleman, generalissimo; Sir John P. Davis,
Sir H. NJ. Bailey, s. W.: Sir D. Stewart,
J. w; Sir S. II. West, treasurer; Sir R. l.
Robinson, recorder; Sir A. Walker, warder;
Sir E. Minor, guard.
Mt. Calvary Commandery, No. 4-Sir S.
Roger Watts, eminent commander; Sir JOIN,
p. Turner, generalissmo: Sir ]. +. Cardoza,
captain general: Sir Robert H. Terrell,
prelate; Sir ]. G. Hutchings, S. W.; Sir j.
T. Layton, j. W.: Sir f. H. Cozzens, treas
urer: Sir VIM. H. Severgon, recorder; Sir
Daniel Stewart, standard bearer; Sir Bailey
Johnson, warder
After the installation of the officers the
sir knights. with the grand commander and
staff, repaired to the banquet hall, where
a banquet, prepared by Sir Knight H. c.
Irvings, was served. After listening to ad-
dresses from the eminent commander and
the grand officers present and a solo from
Sir ]. 7. Layton the fraters dispersed.
Evening star., 1898-09-26
TEMPERANCE SOLDIERS.
JOnadabS Welcome Brothers Who
Went to the Front In Cuba.

First Sergt. w. T. Place of Company NJ
and Privates Harry Hayre of Company F
and John Bescher of Company H, 1st
District Regiment, were given a recep-
ton Saturday night by Centennial Council,
No 4, Sons of Jonadab, of which all three
are highly esteemed members The hall
Of the council, No. 623 Louisiana avenue,
was crowded with Jonadabs, including dele
gates from Spartan, Faith, Pioneer and
Good Will councils. Mr.. w. H. Young pre-
sided over the exercises, which consisted of
orchestral and piano music, including an
original march composed and played by the
blind organist, Brother Garland. and
speeches by the chairman, Worthy Chief
j. T Riley. Mr.. j. H. Mitchell and others.
Light refreshments were served in the
ante-room and an enjoyable evening was
spent by all present
Evening star., 1898-09-26
WORK OF RELIEF.
Pension Office Ladies' Association
Has Balance i'm Treasury

nus bHIunce HI treasury.
In the publication made of the report of
Mrs Mary B. Saunders, president of the
Pension Office Ladies Relief Association,
the expenses as shown by the treasurer S
statement. were given as s1,s54. 20, show
ing a deficit. This has been ascertained to
be erroneous, the receipts being S1,S4262;
expenditures, 81, ,754.2O, and balance in hand
SsS4 40
The ladies say 25.00O soldiers were fed by
them at a cash cost of $1,754.20 not incIud-
ing the purchase of 81 294 rolls of bread
which the acting secretary of war prom
!sed should be paid for by the government
Mrs. Saunders, in speaking of the work of
the association said the object of her re-
port was to show that while it is neces-
sary to continue the work at Potomac Hall,
the cost will be small, and she therefore
appeals for donations of supplies and asks
for the active aid of helpers in collecting
and dispensing food. A number of workers
were at the hall all of Friday night minis
tering to soldiers who arrived at midnight.
1t is understood soldiers will be going
through Washington al intervals during the
entire month of October, and it is the intcn-
ton to continue
Evening star., 1898-09-26
WILL BE OPEN EVENINGS.
Public Reading Room of the Congress
siOnal Library.

Beginning next Saturday, October 1, the
reading room of the Library of Congress
will be open to the public until 10 o'clock
every week day. This will be in accord
ance with the provision of an appropriation
bill of the last Congress- as follows:
For the purpose of opening the library
during evenings on and after the 1st day OF
October, 1893, the following:
Under the librarian: Five assistants, at
the rate Of 5000 per annum each, and fifteen
assistants at the rate of $72O per annum
each; in all, $11. AS.
Under the superintendent of the library
building and grounds: For engineers, cleo
trician, machinist, skilled laborers, elevator
conohctor, watchman. attendant in ladies'
room and charwomen, 81 .j95.'
The additional employees have been en-
gagged and will enter upon their duties on
the date mentioned. The portions of the
library building which will remain open to
the public after o'clock will be the main
entrance hall, the congressional reading
rooms. the exhibition halls and the public
reading room. Visitors will be permitted to
occupy the public reading room and send
for the books that they desire to read.
Evening star., 1898-09-26
HUSBAND DESERTED HER.
Mrs. BaEgett Appeals to Court for q

Mrs. Martha A. Baggett, through hcr
attorney. Charles II. Turner. today entered
suit against her husband. Rantanlin F.
Baggett, asking absolute divorce and pray
ing that she be allowed to continue in Gus
tody of her three children-Jessie F., aged
twelve; Rhoda L., aged eight, and Myrtle,
aged five years. In her petition to the court
Mrs. Baggett declares that she and the de-
fendant were married November IL
1883. at Woodbury.. Baltimore county Md,
by Rev. Mr.. Funk. pastor of the Church of
the United Brethren at that place.
She says they lived together after their
marriage for while in Baltimore county,
but she removed to the District about nine
years ago, where she has since continued
to live.
Mrs. Baggett declares that the defendant
in the month of June 1893, wfllfully de-
serted and abandoned the petitioner leav-
ing her with two little children then aged
seven and three years, respectively, and
that the defendant has never since in any
way contributed TO her support or the chill
Gren,
Evening star., 1898-09-26
CONTINENTAL CARNIVAL.
ARRANGEMENTS in Progress for Goo
Templar Entertainment.

Templar Entertainment.
The board of management having in
charge the Good Templar fair, or continent
al carnival, announce that the entertain
ment will run for the week beginning Mon
day, October 81. The last meeting of the
board was held Saturday evening. when the
finance committee submitted its report up
on the matter of prizes, which had been
referred to them at a previous meeting.
The report. adopted by the board provides
that gold watch of the value of SO, be
presented to the party selling the greatest
number of single admission tickets; that a
prize of S13 In value be given the second
highest, and that ring of S. in value be
presented to every person selling one hun
dred OF these tickets.
The distribution of both the single ad-
mission and season tickets was left to the
nnance committee. and. as returns are
made from the sales, bills will be promptly
paid.
1t was decided to give a luncheon each
day that the fair shall be in progress from
IL to pm. The grand vice templar, Mrs.
N L. King, was appointed chairman of
the committee to make the necessary ar
fangements She requests all those lodges
participating to appoint a committee to di-
rect arrangements in their own lodges and
that the charmen of these committees. to-
gether with herself constitute the commit
tee of arrangements.
me committee on printing submitted its
report. consisting of a note to the various
lodges, for distribution.
The following assignment of booths has
been made: Minnehaha Lodge Virginia
and Connecticut" gypsy tent, art gallery:
perseverance Lodge. New Hampshire -
fancy table; Good Will Lodge, New York"
retreshments Cream, cake. ices, sherbeU !;
Friendship Lodge, Massachusetts" tea
party, tea, waters. coffee, sandwiches: Star
of Hope Lodge, New Jersey" apron table,
paimistry; independent Lodge. North and
south Carolina" fancy table; Oriental
Lodge, Rhode Island" doll babies: Tako-
ma Lodge, Georgia. fancy table: Silver
Star Lodge, Maryland" peanuts, popcorn.
iemonade Columbia Lodge, "Pennsylvania
and Delaware,' CANDY tab and grocarieS
Evening star., 1898-09-26
DAUGHTERS OF THE KING.
Important Meeting ut Ascension
Church Tomorrow Night

An important meeting of the Daughters
of the King in the District is to BE- held at
Ascension Church, corner 18th and Mas
sachusetts avenue, at I:3o pm. tomorrow
The Daughters are 10 assemble in mass
meeting to decide upon services and TO Sc
lect speakers from among the bishops and
deputies to the central convention of the
Protestant Episcopal Church. who win de-
liver addresses in the various churches of
the city in the interest of the order This
meeting will also make arrangements for
the general convention OF the Daughters
or the King to be held in Hartford. Conn
next November. and will elect delegates to
the same. The order extends throughout
this country and England, with rules and
OBJECTS similar to those of the Brother
hood of ST. Andrew, which holds its
thirteenth annual convention In Baltimore
this week. Earnest work and great good
has been accomplished by both these or
ders on the lines of their operation.
Evening star., 1898-09-26

The second regular session of the fall
term Of Cndina Juvenile Temple last Sat-
urday evening. Mrs Emma F. Bishop
superintendent. brought out large num-
Der OF little people. Its records show four
teen consecutive years of labor under the
same management. At the conclusion of
the regular routine. and the completion Of
arrangements for projected concert, an
election Of officers was had, resulting as
follows: Lillian Schneider, g. T.; Nettie
Cole. V T.; Matte Anthony, r. s., Ida
Doyle. F. S; Minnie Boyce, T. Mary Ken
~. G; Emmet Brennan. NJ; Louis Tuli, G. 4:
and Kennel Lewis. sentinel. Remarks were
made by the superintendent and by S. w.
Russell.
Evening star., 1898-09-26
Receivers Her Paintings.

Wi!helmfna a. E. Won Olsen, who claims
to be the wife of Attorney Thomas NJ.
Fields, an account of whose legal pro-
ceedings against him has been given In
The Star. swOre out a writ of replevin be-
fore Justice of the Peace Church Satur-
day afternoon for the purpose of obtain
ing possession of certain oil paintings in
the lawyers residence, No. sos Q street
northwest, which she claims as her private
property and handlwork. Accompanying
the constables she went to the house
where she encountered the Mrs. Fields
who, the attorney says. Is his only Wife
and a scene ensued. Mrs. Won Olsen Fields
secured her pictures, however, and left the
hluSe.
Evening star., 1898-09-26
THE STAR DY MAIL.

Persons leaving the city for any
period can have The Star mailed to
them to any address in the Unitad
States or Canada. by ordering 1t at
this Office. In person or by letter.
Terms: l3 cents per week; 25 cents
for two weeks. or so cents Der
month. Invariably In advance. SUBJ
scribers changing their address from
one Post-ofice to another should
give the last address as well as the
Few one,
Evening star., 1898-09-26
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Death of VIM. 4. CahO.

On account of the death of Mr.. VIM. A.
Caho. president of the Terpsichoreans, the
dance scheduled for this evening has been
postponed. The sudden death of Mr.. Caho
has caused profound sorrow among his
many friends and especially in the organ
tzatiOn of which he was an honored mem
Der. The opening dance of the club will be
given at Typographical Hall on next Mon
day evening. meeting of the club will
be held at the home of Mr.. Buete. J02 1st
street southeast, at 7:::0 o'clock tomorrow
evening to take appropriate action on the
demise of Mr.. Caho.
Evening star., 1898-09-26
Last Rites Performed.

Funeral services over the remains of
John Armstrong, who committed suicide
recently as stated in The Star. by jumping
floIn an Alexandria ferry boat. were held
saturday afternoon at his late residence,
AZ L streS northeast. Rev DIR. WIIlianns
OF Trinity y. e. Church ofticiated Dele
gates from the knights Templar and the
Scottish Rite attended. Interment at Glen
wood cemetery
Evening star., 1898-09-26

The funeral Of the late Corporal George
Shilling of Company q. 1st District Regi
ne:;, whose remains were brought here
from Montauk last Saturday, Will take
place this afternoon at o'clock at Airing
ton cemetery. There Will be no services in
this city, but at Arlington they will be
G nducted by Rev DR.. J. l.. BiIlheimer OF
SeofSetOwn An escort, a firing squad and
busler from Company q will be az the
fenetery, and the Morton Cadets. of which
The dead soldier was popular member, are
expected TO be largely represented
Evening star., 1898-09-26
Proposed Peace Jubilee.

The District Commissioners have referred
the invitation to this city to participate in
the proposed peace jubilee to be held ST.
multaneously throughout the country to
Mr.. B. H. Warner, with the request that he
act as chairman of a meeting of citizens.
This meeting will probably be held next
Friday evening.
Evening star., 1898-09-26
Ankle Fractured.

While Mr.. John E. Hodgson was at work
in kalorama Heights subdivision recent
ly stepladder slipped from under
him, throwing him violently to the floor
and injuring him severely. He went to the
Emergency Hospital, where the doctors
found his right ankle had been fractured.
They placed 1t in plaster cast, and he was
afterward removed to his home, 30 11th
street southeast. by his son, in carriage.
Evening star., 1898-09-26
Greeting to Soldier Bows

The members Of Wesley Chapel NJ. E
Church. corner of 5th and streets, will
this evening give reception at the church
to eight young men who enlisted in the
United States service from that congrega-
ton, and to other soldiers of the 1st Dis
trict Of Columbia regiment. Commissioner
Ross will deliver an address. There will
be a recital of personal experiences by the
returned soldiers and music will be furnish
ed by the regiments Santiago band.
Evening star., 1898-09-26
Homer Pigeon Sacrificed.

The legs of a homer pigeon were picked
up near Clifton Beach Saturday, the bird
having evidently been devoured by a hawk.
Upon one leg was a regulation band, bear
ing the letters M. c. II. c. and the fig
Cres "16o5-s6." On the other was a crude
brass band, apparently made of paper
fastener.
Evening star., 1898-09-26
BODY Identified.

The remains Of the colored man who
dropped dead Saturday afternoon at 14th
street and Maryland avenue southwest
have been identified as those of Thomas B.
Hall. The body will be taken to Hancock,
Md, today for interment, Hall having for
merly lived there
Evening star., 1898-09-26
BATTLE of GETTYSBURG
18TH ST. and Ohio Ave..
NOW OPEN.
POTOMAC RIVER BOATS.
STEAMER WAKEFIELD.

STEAMER WAkEEIElD,
FOR POTOMAC RIVER LANDINGS
Mondsvs, a m, for intermediate landings to Colo
NAL Beach, Bush wood, Rock Pt Colton's, Nomini
Greek, Abeil's, Lsonardtown, Stones. Howard and
Cobrums.
Wednesday. Z am, for intermediate landings to
Colonial Beach, Bushwood Rocc Point. Coltons.
Leonardtowp, AbelPs, NomiRl Creek, Piney Point
st. Georges Island. Smith Creek, Coan and leo-
comico rivers
Saturday, Z Am, for intermediate landings to
Colonial Beach Eushwood. Rock Point. ColtouS S.
Nomini Creek.
See schedule in effect August o. ts9s
auls-H c. w. RIDLEY. General Manager.
L. S. RANDALL'S POTOMAC RIVER LINE
Steamer HARRY RANDALL Will leave River
View wharf Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at
an, landing at Colonial Beach Chapel Point
and all wharves as far down Lower Maehodoc.
Returning on Mondays and Wednesdays at pm,
UNITED STATES MAIL ROUTE.
WASHINGTON d. c.. To GLYMoET, MD.
and intermediate laudlHgs.
The new Steamer ESTELLE RANDALL, daily
Passenger Recommendations frs.-ciasx. Freight
L. s. RANDALL.
Proprietor and Manager:
GEO. O. CARPINTER, General Agent, Washington.
WI. II. REARDON. Agent. Alexandria. jel62otf
THE WEEMS STEAMBOAT CO.,
POTOMAC RIVER ROUTE.
Summer Schedule In effect June g. 1885,
STEAMERS POTOMAC AND SUE.
Steamer POTOMAC leaves Washington every
Thursday at pm, and Steamer SUE every Mon
day at pm. Tor Baltimore and River landings.
Passenger acco -1modatlous frst-clasS.
OFFICE; aio PA; AVE
my2l TsisphoEe 7Ao. 1th st wharf.
Evening star., 1898-09-26
Change at Emergency Hospital.

There Will be 4 change in the personnel
OF the Emergency Hospital resident staff
the toth instant. DR. James D. Fife, the
present resident physician, retires, and DIR.
NJ. W. Glover, now senior assistant, will
assume the duties of resident Dr. W. H.
MOZART taking DR.. GlUver's place. An ex-
smiuatiOn Will be held at the hospital next
Thursday a O'Clock for the position of
iUuiOr assistant.
Evening star., 1898-09-26

Mrs c. Stiehel of 1113 G street announces
her annual fall showing of French. English
and American millinery creations for Mon
day and Tuesday of next week. Mrs. Site
bel has just returned from the fashion
centers, where she has made all her selec
tions personally. She promises the ladies
OF Washington treat in millinery lowell
ness such as they have never seen before.
Evening star., 1898-09-26
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Charles Manchester for Marsha u
Hall md Mount Vernon at 10 am. and 80
pm
Steamer Norfolk for Norfolk and Fortress
Monroe at ESQ pm.
Steamer Harry Randall for Colo1ill
Beach and river landings at Z am.
Steamer Esce1lc Randall for Glymcnt and
intermediate landings at $50 NJ.
Trains leave 13i. street anu d>Pennsyivania
avenue for Arlington hourly from am. to
; pm
Trains leave 131. street and Pen ilsylvania
avenue for Mount Vernon hourly from 10
am. to . pm.
Evening star., 1898-09-26

Most of the fine harness work of WASH
iAgtCn is now done right here in the city
by local firms, whose work compares with
the best in the country. A beautiful single
ana double harness has just been ma de for
ME- G. y. WOodburys pony team bJ the
Wel-kHGWn firm of knecssi TO ItL street.
wE-cE Is probably one of the finest exam
Iles OF artistic harness making ever turned
Out in America.