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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-23
RECLAMATION OF ARID LANDS.
Subject of an Address Before National
Geographic Society.

The subject of water storage for the re-
clamation of arid lands was discussed last
evening by Mr.. F. H. Newell photographer
of the United States geological survey, be-
fore the National Geographic Society. The
particular subject was the possibility Of
water storage on ella river, Arizona, and
in connection with this, facts We're given
concerning water storage in general
throughout the arid regions, the data being
based upon recent surveys and examina-
lions.
Fully nine-tenths of the vast extent of
Arizona, Nevada and adjacent areas, said
Mr.. Newell, remain in the hands of the gen.
eral government. Much Of the soil is high
ly productive under irrigation, while the
more rugged portions contain mineral
wealth which can profitably be developed
when labor and easy transportation can be
had. Within this territory are many Indian
tribes, some of whom have always been
friendly toward the whites, and have until
recently supported themselves by agricul-
ture.
Along ella river IN Southern Arizona
agriculture has been practiced from time
immemorial by native peoples, the ruins Of
whose canals and houses still remain. The
present occupants of the soil have contin-
ued this practice until the incursions of the
whites and the developments of agriculture
have resulted in taking away the summer
flow of the ella river. The rights of the
elected, or traded away, by the govern
ment, reducing this people to a state OF
pauperism.
The deplorable condition of these Indians,
the speaker continued, has been brought to
the attention of the proper authorities again
and again, and various Investigations have
been ordered to ascertain where water can
be had for the cultivation OF their fields.
their legal rights to the flow of the stream
having been lost. AS a result of these in
vestfgatfons, it appears that ample water
can be had by storage. but the reservoirs
must necessarily be expensive. Conditions
in southern Arizona highly favorable
Tor the development of an intensive agri-
culture and for supporting a large popu-
lation, similar to that of Southern Cali
fornia. The products are entirely distinct
from those of the north and east, and do
not enter into competition with those from
other regions
The surveys and estimates for the sup
ply of the Indian reservation show that
while there are at least three good locali-
ties the cost of water storage is so great
that only ore of these-thaU at San Carlos
can be considered. The cost of this res
ervoir will aggregate in round numbers
81, 100000 Irrespective of the Emergencies
of opinion, it is apparent that something
must be done TO provide water for the
Indians, and that to demonstrate our ahl-
ity to govern new peoples we must show
a better record for those now in our care.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-23
SONS OF ST. GEORGE.
Fund Reing Raised for British
Wid0Hys aud Orphnnx.

Capitol City Lodge, No 437. Sons of st.
George which was organized last May, has
just celebrated its first half years ami
yersary, and reports an increase in Its
membership of 80 per cent in the six
months.
The installation of officers took place last
Thursday, as follows: p. l.. Bonnet. pres
ident: r. B. Buckley. past president: w. II.
Aldridge, vice president; Thomas Bell, sec
rotary; Charles Hampson, messenger; Eu-
gene May, assistant messenger: A. 8.
Brown, assistant secretary. and w. NJ.
Williams, chaplain.
In addition to rendering assistance in
America to worthy Englishmen in need of
help, the organization, through Its supreme
council, has just inaugurated a plan for
collecting funds for the benefit of the wild
ows and children of British soldiers who
lose their lives in the conflict now going on
in South Africa. This is In response to an
appeal issued by the lord mayor Of London
for subscriptions to what is known as the
London Mansion House relief fund
The various lodges of the order In Chica-
go, it is said, have already contributed
$4,000 to the object, and a committee has
been formed in Washington to solicit con-
tributions- The movement is general
throughout the country. The members of
the order say that though they have given
their allegiance to the republic, they still
have sympathy and affection for the land
of their birth
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-23
Doubt.

Look at me where stand, nor turn thine eyes.
am thy friend. saved thy womanhood.
Had oeen far from thee thou would'st have given
All thy souls wealth and thought the gift too poor.
But whea thy Lips were pressed to other lips
As passionate and craving thine own
Twas my chill hand that closed thine eyelids down
And gave thee p. use to mark the difference
'TwtSt passion and his elder brother, love
BY my uDwelCt ned coming thou ddst see
That one who n'ver yet finely true
To the high trusts his life had given him
Would in the end betray thee with the rest
From my embracing arm thou hadst the strength
To say that sad Goodbye Cling close to me,
struck thee, but saved thee Hate me not.
ELINOR MCCARTNEY LANE.
November L. 1899.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-23
DINNERS FOR THE NEEDY.
Mobiles of the Mystic Shrine to Repeat
Their Annual Christmas Charity.

Barrels of fat turkeys, more barrels Of
hams, great boxes of cuts of roast beef,
bags of flour, packages of coffee, bushels
of hominy and beans, and potatoes, sweet
and Irish; cornmeal in quantities,
pumpkins round and mellow, fanked by
punches Of bananas and barrels Of apples,
made the National Rifles armory look this
morning like a big commission house with
a fresh Christmas stock just in. Big piles
of capacious baskets showed how all the
good things would be sent away, and to-
morrow they will be brought into reQuisi-
ton The articles have been gecured by
Almas Temple, Mobiles of the Mystic Shrine,
Ii, aac0r lance with the annual custom of
the organization at Christmas to supply
Christmas dinners to needy families who
might otherwise go hungry on the greatest
day of the year. The Mystic Shriners do
not confne their charity 10 ME dinner,
however for every basket sent out con-
taIns enough to last a family several days.
Tomorrow morning number IF the mobiles
will take possession of the armory, which
has been rendered by the National Rifles,
and will pack the baskets, which will then
be loaded into wagons and dispatched to
their destinations. Eight hundred and fifty
baskets will be thus sent out.
The annual meeting Of Alnas Temple
was held last night. Officers for the year
1900 were elected as follows: Frank H
Thomas, potentate; Frank K. Ray mond.
chief rabban; Jacobus S. .Iones. assistant
rabban; Benjamin Park1urs, high priest
and prophet; William F. GUIDE, oriental
and George H. Walker. recorder. Messrs.
F. H. Thomas, Edwin B. Bay. Harry Stan
diford and George H. Walker were elected
representatives tc the Imperial Council.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-23
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN.
Local News Gathered West of Rock
Creek.

There was a largely attended meeting of
republicans last evening at their hall on NJ
street, several of the districts in Washing
ton, III addition to the two Georgetown dis
trfcts, being represented plan of action
regarding the election of delegates from the
District to the national convention at
Philadelphia in 1900 was discussed. Mr..
James l.. Turner presided at the meeting,
with MIR. Harry Bell as secretary. Adj
dresses were made by William H. Brown,
A. ]. Neverson, James w. Davenport and
others.
George Jackson, coIored, who is well
known to the police. was arrested Thurs
day afternoon by Policeman Short and held
at the station on charge of being fu-
gitve from the Maryland authorities. Jack
son is alleged to have escaped from the
house of correction of Montgomery county.
and used an iron bar on man, infficting
such an injury that at the time it was
thought the result would be fatal. He re-
fused to go to Maryland and Sheriff Clar-
ence NJ King was obliged to leave for the
necessary requisition papers. In the mean
time the prisoner is held at the police sta
ton.
The sisters in charge of the Georgetown
University Hospital have arranged to hold
the annual donation party January ]. 1890,
on which occasion the hospital Will be
thrown open to the general public and an
inspection of the entire place permitted.
Donations of all kinds are invited includ-
ing money groceries, fuel and material for
bandages and the like. The hospital is OPP
Grated entirely by funds raised privately,
receiving no assistance from the govern
ment.
Mr.. c. W. Sommerville of 35th street, the
assistant building inspector, who has been
seriously i'll of typhoid fever, is recovering
He is able to be out again.
Star Advertisements in Georgetown.
Classified advertisements for The Star
may be filed at regular advertising rates at
the Postal Telegraph Office, 3207 M street.
The rate under the classifications Wanted
Help and Wanted Situations is one cent per
word per insertion, the minimum charge
being fifteen cents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-23
HORRIBLE DEATH.
Body of Retired Soldier Disfigured
BeNond Recognition.

Aolies Voegle. a retired soldier, who lived
at Soldiers Home. was killed on the Bal
timore and Ohio railroad tracks near Terra
Gotta about o'clock yesterday afternoon.
He was seen walking along the track and
was warned that there was a train ap-
preaching. Instead of getting off the track,
he continued walking in the direction of the
moving train. Engineer Jerome F. Tabler
saw VoegIe and did all in his power to
have him get out OF the way. The whistle
and bell We're used, but Voegle either did
not hear the noise or he paid no attention
to the warning.
When the train struck him II was going
at a high rate of speed and his body was
disfgured beyond recognition. The train
was stopped and the remains were brought
to the depot. Later they were removed to
the morgue.
Coroner Carr decided not to hold an in
quest, and the body was sent to Soldiers
Home for interment. The deceased was
seventy years old. He had been on a fur
Tough for two weeks and was stopping with
friends near Terra Gotta. His body will be
buried i'll the Soldiers Home cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-23
Chapter's Annual banquet.

Members of the Alpha Eta Chapter of the
Kappa Sigma fraternity sat down to its
annual banquet last evening at the Yelling
ton Hotel. Mr.. c. o. Guynes acted as
POSTMASTER, and toasts were responded to
by Messrs W. ". Hallam of Kentucky, A.
w Patterson Of Oregon, ]. w. Langley
of Kentucky, W. F. Kirk Of Texas,
]. P. Gray of Idaho. ]. B. Mcclure
of Iowa. J. H. Allen of Tennessee, r. A
Stephens Of Illinois, G. T. Vaughn of Vir-
ginia and T. 9. D. Grasty, J. B. Dahlgren.
Philip Tfndan and E. p. Copeland of this
city.
The committee on the banquet was COM
posed Of Nessrs. A W. Patterson, F. NJ
Benjamin and H. f. Bright The members
of the chapter present were NJ. G. Benta-
min, T. S. d. Grasty, E p, Copeland, A. n.
Thompson, c. o. Guynes. w. NJ. Hallam.
A. ". Patterson. l. HufIy, H. B. Clifton.
Z o. Loucks, c. r. Oldberg. D. ]. PETERS,
W. A Mcneil, NJ W. Barnett. ]. L. Downs,
j. p. Gray, j. W. Langley, ]. B. Mcclure
Philip Tindall. John Craig. Henry Thomas
William F. Schlaar and George C. Fouse.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-23

Transfer Annoyances.

To the Editor Of The Evening Star: .-
In addition to the complaints already en-
tered against the transfer, system OF the
Washington Traction and Power Company
let me recite the annoyances that have &C.
CURED recently to members of my own
family. I have two daughters, one who
attends the Business High School, 1st street
and Indiana avenue; the other in business
at 9Th and E streets northwest. Taking
the New York avenue cars at 18th street,
they transfer at 18th street, taking the F
street line going east. Twice. recently, the
F street line conductor has found their
transfers punched west and in accord
ance with his Instructions. has required
them to pay an additional fare under pen
atty of being put off the car. These con-
ductors are, at certain morning and even
ing hours, greatly pressed at the several
transfer stations on this line. and to re-
port them and have them dismissed for
blunders OF this kind is poor satisfaction.
There is manifest incompetency somewhere
higher up the line, and perhaps an occa-
sonal dismissal among the traffic superin-
tendents would bring about better trans
fer system, and shift the responsibility for
these annoyances to the travelling public
where 1t properly belongs.
JOHN JOHNSON,
No. 1915 l street northwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-23
win Imnersonate SANTA CLAUS.

Under the direction Of Staff Captain Alice
Terrell the Salvation Army of the District
is arranging to give an entertainment at
Willard Hall the evening of the 2sth in
slant for the benefit Of poor children who
may be gathered in, to whom Christmas
festivities come but rarely, If ever. A can
tata, entitled THE Coming Of the King"
will be presented, and at its conclusion
distribution of presents including stock
ings, mittens toys and candies, will be
made The number Of children to be bene-
fitted will. depend upon the contributions re-
cefved, but the managers hope to invite
100 or more. Donations of money confec-
tionery or the articles of clothing men
toned may be sent to the army headuuar-
tiers, go Pennsylvania avenue. A total of
$50 in money has been so far received
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-23
A STATUE TO BURNS.
Movement Started to Erect One in
This City.


This City.
There is movement on foot in this city
for the erection of a statue of Robert
Burns the immortal poet Of Scotland. The
movement is being backed by a number of
members of the Burns Club, that some years
ago was a very prominent literary and
social organization of the District, formed
for the purpose of perpetuating the men,
CRY of the poet, studying his rare works
and disseminating the philosophy they con-
tain. The proposition TO erect statue TO
the poet has not been formed into definite
plan, and those who are prominent in the
movement have considered it only in in
formal conferences. 1t is believed that the
plan for erecting a statue to Burns will be
TO secure subscriptions from all parts of
the country, and when sufficient funds have
been secured to carry out the plan Con-
gress will be asked to provide site for the
work of art. Those who will urge this plan
upon the country declare that the statue to
Burns will not be reared to him as the poet
of Scotland but as the poet of liberty and
the advocate of the natural rights of man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-23

The Associated Charities acknowledges
the following contributions received In
response TO an appeal in The Star for $40
to send destitute family to friends in
California: G. NJ. K, 81; Archibald Hop
kins. s.; L. NJ. Solger 81 L. w, $50 Total,
SIS
Additional subscriptions are earnestly So
licited. as it is important that the family
be sent as soon as possible, as the daugh-
ter, who has been the chief support of the
family, is consumptive and unable 10 work
in this climate. The physicians say she will
quite probably be able to work again under
the effects Of the climate of California
Contributions should be sent to the central
office of the Associated Charities S11 q
street northwest. where the particulars con-
corning the family can be learned
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-23
OFFERING TO THE POOR
contributions Distributed by Nem-
bers of Eastern High school

The Eastern High School, in keeping with
custom inaugurated last year. has made
christmas offering to the poor Pro-
VISIONS and money were contributed in gen .
erons supplies by the pupils Thursday To-
DAY committee Of the fourth year class is
bnsliy engaged In distributing the same 10
needy persons a list Of whom was gradu-
ally made up during the last week OF the
school by aid OF the entire membership.
The following program was rendered az
the Eastern High School yesterday after
noon, the stage being beautifully decorated:
Eugene Field Gay-Christmas hymn. Mem
delssohn, choir: remarks, principal. Eugene
Field. auto-analysis. Miss Messer: lula bicS
Rock -by-Lady." Miss Hallam: shut
eye Town" Miss Tfbbetts: so. So. Rock
ably, SO, Miss Gardner: song. The MN.
music class; dialect humor. The ConNer-
sazzhoney. Mr.. Wright: pathos ''Pittypat
ana Iyppytoe and Martha's Younkit q" Miss
hose; song. Little Boy Blue" Mrs. Con-
Wei; nonsense rhymes. THE Bench-Iegeed
Fyce, Miss Smith; THE Duel" Miss Gard
ner- The Happy Household Miss Tib-
betts The Night Wind" Miss Rspe,
song, "Hush-a-by. Sweet. Ny own" Miss
nabler: Christmas, Jest Fore Christmas.
Miss HaIlam.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-23
ANNUAL REUNION.
Class of 81, Central High Scboat. x,
BANQUET

The sixth annual reunion Of the class Of
~, Central High School Of Washington.
was held last night at Freund's a short
reception took up the first part Of the even
Ing, the company sitting down tn a ban
quet at o'clock. Impromptu speeches p-er,,
made, enlivening the occasion. aud a COM
mlttee was appointed TO look after he mat
ter of publishing a biographical history OF
the class
The election of officers resulted in the
choice OF Mr. VIM. 4. Page. president: Miss
SAME 1. Mason, vice president: Mrs w
rage. secretary, and Mr. John A Graham
treasurer.
Inc retiring president. Mr.. Ralph : War
Held. read he class history which mad
peeh prepared by Mr. Page. and which was
interesting and amusing. II WAS decided
70 preserve this history I'm printed form as
a nemento of the occasion. Over thirty OF
me members of the class wer. prasant
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-23
ACCUSED OF ROBBERY.
Defendant Held for Grand Jury by
Judge Scott.

Michael Morris, young man whose home
is near Clifton station, Fairfax county, Va.
was rested at an early hour this morning
by Policemen Kilmartin and Purks of the
first precinct, on a charge of larceny from
the person. 1t is alleged that he robbed
Robert S. Burke, a fellow countryman, of
a check for $71.20 and SO in cash. The al
legged stolen property was found In his pos
session.
Burke brought a load Of greens from the
country for Christmas decorations and was
paid for his stock by check. Last night
he put up his team at a stable and placed
his check and money in a shot bag. This
morning he discovered that he had been
robbed, and called on the police, With the
result stated
Morris was given a preliminary hearing
in the Police Court today, and Judge Scott
held him for the grand jury. Bond was
fixed at $500, in default of which he was
committed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-23

Stansbury Lodge, No. "a. F. A. A. AM
publicly installed Wednesday evening the
following officers for the ensuing Masonic
year: c. c LamOnd. w NJ; W. C. Berg
mann, 5. w; ". W. Swart. j. W; W. E.
Nally. secretary; G. ". Ballock. treasurer
H. Yost. IF. NJ of c.; b. C. King. chap
lain; Thos. H. Joy, s. D; ". a. Keene. J.
d; Thos. Grant, S. s; Louis Freund, ]. S. :;
Henry YOst. tiler.
George w BalloCk. p. NJ. who was one
of the organizers and the first master of
StanSbUry Lodge, acted as installing Off
Ger, which duty he has performed for the
past twenty-five years. He also holds the
position of treasurer for the twenty fifth
term.
a pleasing program was rendered during
the evening and refreshments served.
Among those who took part were: Miss
Calver, song; Dr. Calver. original poems
Mrs \. Frey. recitation; Gent Bailoch
Scotch ballads; Miss Lamond, recitation:
Mr.. a Lamund. song; Mrs. Nailey Mrs
Hartig. Miss Rohr, Miss Conradis and
others a large audience was present.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-23
COMPLETE CURE IN NINE WEEKS. AND NOT
SIGN LEFT TO TELL OF HIS
AWFUL SUFFERINGs

My baby had terrible breaking out all over hi,
ia , anu head, extending half way down his bacs
sore; physician gave me prescription which /
uttI put ne Kept getting worse. and suffered be-
!ond description The pain be- anne so lnt,.nss that
he had 10 be put under opiates. We could zet no
resi-, night or day: lie dwindled down to 4 msrr
surely die As last resort a trip TO the COUNTRY
Wss suggested that The change Of afr might do him
good As soon as my mother saw the child she
sol copy OF an Atlanta paper, in which there
VAS an acolnt OF Wonderful cure Ct-TICI-Rl
NY rather started to the nearest drug store which
was hve miles, and purchased CCT1CTRA toinl-
m'ntl, CuT1CURA SOAP and CUTICURA RF
SOLVENT. We applied per directions putting
plenty Of the CUTICURA on his head face arm
and BACK. The child slept for over two 5uurs that
right. improved daily, and in nine weeks from ,he
time he started on The CUTICU RA REM EDIE,s We
Is left 10 tell OF his awful sufferings
Mrs ROBERTA DAVIS,
aug. -, 1898. South Atlanta Ga
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-23

To the Editor of The Evening Star:

10 Inc Editor OF Tie Evening Star:
/ desire to congratulate you upon your
quick perception and forceful exposure Of
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company's at
tempted land grab All must agree that
grade crossings should be abolished and a
new Long bridge constructed as soon as
possible doth should have been done years
ago.. but the railroad company's bid for
doing 1t is entirely too high. Whatever is
done they should never be permitted to ruin
what will soon otherwise be one of WASH
ington's most beautiful parks, especially
as there are ample facilities for such rail-
road purposes just across the Long bridge
In Virginia, nor should such duplica ton
of piers and draws. is proposed be per-
mitted in the Virginia channel
F. c. WARMAN