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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-15
ANACOSTIA HAPPENINGS.
Mission Sunday cSchool-Decoratfou
Day Assign ments-Other News,

Ssioh sunday cSchOO1-DeCOratiOu
Day ighments-Other News.
A mission Sunday school has been organ
ized at Twinfns City under the auspices
of the AnacostiaI Baptist Church, with Mr..
E. G. Quackenbush of Anacostia in charge
Glasses are held Sunday mornings and
prayer meeting and sermon every Wednes-
day evening. -->so5 o.
The following assignments have been
made by John A. Logan Post, No. 10, G. A.
r., of speakers who will take charge of
patriotic exercises at the different public
schools of this section in commemoration of
Memorial day, Friday, the 26th: Van Buren,
Anacostia, Rev. w. G. Davenport and A.
3. Frisbie; Hillsdale, Alpheus Dawson and
j. E. Snow; Congress Heights, DR.. E. H.
Grant; Good Hope, William H. Peck; Gar
field, James H. Dony.
There has been considerable speculation
among the old residents as to the ma
ture of what was evidently once part of a
landmark on Harrison street, which was
brought to light by the workmen who are
fixing the street. 1t consists of the butt of
an old post, now almost petrifed. 1t Is
agreed that it is part Of the heavy timber
that supported the sign of the once famous
Farmers Hotel of Anacostia, which was a
prominent resort when this section was not
so thickly populated as it is now.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-15
GOES AS COMMISSIONER.
Rev. DR.. Pitzer to Attend the General
Assembly.

Rev. DR.. Pitzer, pastor Of the Central
Presbyterian Church, this city, will attend
the approaching session of the general as
sembly of the Southern Presbyterian
Church, which IS to convene in the First
Presbyterian Church in Richmond. Va.
May IS and to continue for two weeks The
body represents the various presbyteries Of
the denomination throughout the south and
southwest and the District Of Columbia,
and Is made up of two commissioners
clergyman and an elder-from each presby-
terry The general assembly has existence
only during the continuance of it's sessions,
and Its officers, committees and routine of
business are determined upon its organiza-
ton. The only exceptions are the stated
and permanent clerks who are Rev. Joseph
R.. Wilson of Richmond, Va, and Rev.
Robert P. Farris Of ST. Louis, Mo-. re-
spectively Matters of wide general interest
to the church will. usual to the general
assemblies, be considered. but yet no
particular subject has arisen to give the
sessions special interest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-15

S1 no for usual s1.4s
Gem" or Light
ming Ice Cream Freezers, =
quart size.
OSC for the usual S1.15
Double flame Gas
stoves Family size, with two
burners.
VIC for usual 15c Water
Pitchers looking like cut
glass. 2-quart size.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-15
NOT HIS PROPERTY.
Senator Allison DfscIaims OwnershiD
of Designated Lot.

Senator Allison of Iowa was informed by
the District Commissioners several days
ago that piece Of land owned by him at
the intersection of Massachusetts avenue,
East Capitol and 18th streets southeast
was, being made public dump, and re-
questing him to abate the alleged nuisance.
In reply, the senator has written the Com
missioners as follows:
L have yours sof the 9th instant inform
ing me of the condition of vacant lot at
Intersection Of Massachusetts avenue and
East Capitol and 18th streets southeast,
and that you are also advised that am the
owner of the lot. This is the first informa-
ton that l have had of my ownership. If
l own It., have no knowledge of the fact,
but Will be very glad to give 1t attention If
some one will give me evidence of the fact
THAT l have the titlesto the lot"
Ihe commissioners will now endeavor to
discover just who does own the land.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-15

DR. for usual 25c BroOms,
i-string. And 13c In
stead of Ice for S-inch Feather
busters.
Rc for usual Sc Japanned
Dust Pans. And &c for
good Scrub Brushes.
L2o for 5-foot Stepladder,
complete with pail
Shelf. Worth 6Oc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-15
In Memory of Dead Comradess..s

The annual memorial service of KituCar-
son Post, No. 2 G. A. r., in honor of Dead
comrades, was held last night In Haanline
NJ. E. Church, Rev. w. r. Stricken preach
Ing the sermon. N. N. Mccullough post
commander, delivered a brief address and
Charles F. Keefer, adjutant, read the rec
ord Of deceased members The services
were in memory of William Blasland James
B. Carter. William B. Morgan, William
Wiles, Zach E. Thomas, Benjamin Engle,
John Iseman, Thomas ]. Elan and E. B.
MacGrotty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-15
Alleges Abandonment.

On the ground of alleged abandonment,
Bessie Hodges today petitioned the Su-
preme Court of the District of Columbia to
grant her divorce from Harry c. Hodges
The couple were married September 10,
1894. In addition to divorce the petitioner
seeks the authority to resume her maiden
name. Thompson. Her solicitor is James
w Walker. - "a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-15
JUNIOR REPUBLIC.
Meeting to He Held Wednesday Mt ST
Johns Church

Rev DR. Alexander Mackay-Smith at yes
terday mornings service in st. Johns
Church announced a meeting, to be held
IN the parish hall of st. Johns Church
Ic'h street corner of II street. Wednesday
AFTERNOON at 3 o'clock. in the interest of
the Junior Republic There will be present
a delegation of gentlemen from Baltimore
who have been foremost in the work of
founding a National Junior Republic for
Baltimore and the District of Columbia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-15

Bringing the Mercedes to Norfolk
The Navy Department has been notified
that the former Spanish cruiser Reina Mer-
cedes has sailed from Santiago. She will
be brought to the Norfolk navy yard, and
there turned over by the Merritt and Chap
man wrecking companies to the naval au-
thorities.
The Mercedes was the ship sunk In the
channel at the entrance of Santiago harbor
as means of barring it to the American
warships. after the departure of Cervera's
feet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-15
DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES.
CorOner's Decision in Case of Man
Who Dropped Dead.

Coroner Carr today gave certificate Of
death from natural causes in the case of
George Johnson, colored, aged forty years,
who was employed as cook in the dining
service of the Chesapeake and Ohio Rail-
way Company. and who dropped dead in
the Baltimore and Potomac station last
evening. The body, which was taken to the
morgue has been removed to Johnson's late
home, No. SO7 Virginia avenue southwest,
to await interment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-15

nii a they learn respect for law. and
aLSo the useful lesson of self-support In
this school of experience AZ
The meeting Wednesday will he of ;,,o.
est 10 those who are seeking for the wisest
methods In our sociological philanthronic
anu anu educational schemes. DR.. Mackav.
b,is;, saiu II would be of special interest to
business men. in view of the sensible meth
ods whereby 1t secures it's remarkable re-
riages are great invention"
Indeed. they are"
yes; there won't be any reins to hold
nor any horse 10 bother with, you know
Philadelphia Bulletin. -,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-15

Royal Blue Serge
Suit to-order,
$ 1 O.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-15
Royal Blue Serge
Suit to-order,
81 O.
COlOred Republican Rally,

Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star.
HYATTSvILLE, Md, May 10. 1899
III Is understood a big republican rally
VIII De held by The Colored Republican
League of Prince Georges County at this
village and Bladensburg Tuesday, May 30.
Prominent speakers will address the meet
ing, after which the participants, headed
py brass band, will march through thu
principal streets Of both villages.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-11-03
Meeting of the School Board.

The School Board met yesterday with
Messrs. ]. S. Sasscer and H. H. Sasscer
present. Accounts against the Board
were examined and passed.
The appointments of John H. Fountain,
as teacher of colorcd school No 1 , District
No. 6, A. l.. Moore, of colored school No.
1, District No :, Charles F. Sprague, of
colorcd school No. ?, District No. 1, and
Suzic r. Henault, of School No. ., District
No. IA, were confirmed.
Ordered, That SIS be appropriated to
build wood house for colored school No.
3, District No. 5.
Ordered, That fifteen dollars be appro-
pria ted for fuel for school No. 4, District,
No. T.
Ordered, That seven dollars be appro-
priated for steps in front of High School.
Ordered, That Hills Elements Of Rhet-
oric and Composition, Raub's Literature
and Appleton's Physical Geography be
adopted for use in the Laurel High School.
Ordered, That the new school house in
Brandywine district be accepted and the
Treasurer be ordered to settle for same.
Ordered, That Messrs ]. r. Cross, c. P.
Baden, and John T. Cooke be appointed
trustees of new school No ) district No. II.
Ordered, That desks, blackboard and
stove be ordered for said school.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-11-03
&otal ano Qers1nal.
Taxpayers, Take Notice!

In 1897, the last year of Democratic
rule, the tax rate in this county was SO
cents on the 800 although the cost Of the
ne,v assessment S12,6lO,c6 ,cdS prorid.d for,
the SUN of SEQ, 36s, 80 was levied for pub
lie schools, and s19,eC9,55 for roads and
bridges This year, 1899, under Repub-
lican rule, with taxable basis increased by
alb tut $4,000, the rate is 81 cents on the
800 with about the same amount levied
for schools, aud over $4,000 less levied
for roads and bridges.
In 1895, md he Democrats It was So
cents ona xable basis of little over
nine millions and in 1894, Ggri. nder the
Dep,oc. ats it was - cents Oh tie 800.
Contrast this with the present rate under
Republican control, of 81 cents on basis
of over s11, 100000, the basis increased
nearly 20 per cent, and the tax rate instead
Of bling diminished in a prfpotis mute dgree
inc.4ussd 1. cents on 800.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-11-03
Welding Bells.

The marriage of Miss Mamie Perrie and
Emmanuel church. Prince Georges Coun-
ty, Md, on Tuesday, October 31st at two
o'clock in the afternoon, Rev. A. B.
Sites, the preacher in charge, officiating.
Notwithstanding the steady down-pour
of rain, quite number of relatives and
friends were present.
The members of the Epworth League,
of which Miss Mamie Perrie was Presi-
dent, and some of her most intimate
friends had the church tastefully trimmed
in yellow and white chrysanthemums.
The organist, Miss Maude Orme, play
ed Mendelsshnn's wedding march as the
bridal party passed up the aisle, and con-
:inued playing in low key throughout
the ceremony.
The ushers chosen were the two broth
ers of the bride, Messrs. Nelson and Jo-
seph Perrie, and two of the brides most
intimate friends-Mr. George Pfeiffer and
DR.. Robert Talbot, Of Washington City.
Miss Pattie Perrie, the brides only sister
was maid of honor. and Rev. Mr.. Eutsler
of Loudon Co, Va. acted as best man.
The bride was attired in a travelling
gown of army blue cloth with hat and
gloves to match, and carried a large bou-
auet of white chrysanthemums' The
maid of honor wore a dark gray cloth
gown. with gloves to match, and black
hat. She carried a bunch of ycllew chry-
santhemums. The groom wore the con-
ventional black.
The bride has large circle of friends,
not only in her own neighborhoOd, but
all over the county, and is much beloved
for her sweet disposition and many wo-
manly and Christian virtues. Many re-
grets were expressed at her departure
from the community.
The groom is Il minister in the Balti-
more Conference of the NJ E. Church,
South, and is now stationed at Cumber-
land, Md, where he is doing a fine work
Many handsome presents were received
The newly welded pair left Immediately
after the ceremony for their future hcme
in Cumberland, Md. They carried with
them the hearty CALCULATIONS and best
wishes of all.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-11-03
Items from LanhamS.

Mr. William O. Anderson and Miss
Adelaide Benjamin were quietly married
at the Methodist Episcopal Church in this
place last Wednesday morning. The
wedding was great surprise to the many
friends of the happy couple. Both the
bride and groom are prominent in church
work. The bride is daughter of the
late ]. D. Benjamin of this county.
The work of ballas.ing the Pennsyi-
vania railroad with stone has been COM
pleted, the winding up of the work hay
ing been done at Lanhams last Friday.
Lanhams will have fewer residents this
winter than in previous years. Very
many of the residents have been com
PEELED to move to the city because of the
incunvicnient hours at which the trains
over the B. s. p are rum
Mr.. Henry Stafford, a Liother-in law
of Mr.. George w. Cra.. .:,., from Edinboro
Pa, has been visiting relatives here.
Miss Hattie F. Ryland. of Springfield
Nd, who has been visiting friends at
Lanhams has returned to her home.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-11-03
Death of Mr.. Joseph L. Martin.

Mr. Joseph L. Martin, a well known and
respected citizen of this community, died
on Friday last after an illness of ten days,
aged &C years. 1t is said that he never
fully recovered from an injury he received
in taking down the old st. Mary's Church
about a year and half ago, but typhoid
fever was the immediate cause of his
death
Mr. Martin was native of Frederick
county and came here over 80 years ago
He was thrifty and industrious, an ex-
cellcnt citizen, model husband and father
and good neighbor. He leaves a large
and devoted family-widow, son and five
daughters-who will sadly miss him.
He was faithful member of St. Mary's
Church. The funeral was largely attended
and Father Trinkaus paid beautiful
tribute to his memory. The remains were
buried in Mt. Carmel cemetery.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-11-03

zach Department supplied with the
~ most modern aud approved apparatus
Practical work emphasized in all Depart
ments. Graduates in Mechanical Engi-
neering and Chemistry this year, all Sc
cured positions upon graduation. Board
ing department supplied with all modern
improvements Bath Rooms, Closets,
Steam Heat and Gas; Books, Room, Heat,
Light, Washing, Board, Medical Atten-
dance $144 for scholastic year. Cat
alogue giving full particulars, sent on APP
plication. Daily sanitary inspection by
Physician to College. Attention is called
to the Short Course of ten weeks in Ari-
culture. Particulars sent on application.
Term commences September 25th. Early
application necessary for admittance.
r. w. SYLVESTER,
President Maryland Agricultural College.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-11-03
Soldiers on Il March.

On Friday last, Seige Battery o. Of the
U. s. 18th Artillery, Capt. Williams, passed
through our town en- route from Annapo-
lis to Fort Foote There were 80 men
and 65 horses, drawing inch rifles which
are the largest mounted guns in the world
and have a range of 10 miles. The Bat
terry will spend two weeks at Forte Foote
in target practice and then return to their
quarters in Washington. With the troops
were two Porto Rican boys who were
brought from their home BY Lieut.. Ward.
The soldiers attracted much attention
while passing through our quiet town.
They encamped for the night few miles
from here.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-11-03
Married.

Rev. Arthur N. Clagctt, son of the late
Mr.. Robert Clagett, of this county, was
married to Miss Elizabeth Merrill Poole,
daughter of Rev. Charles A Poole, of
Faribault, Mimi, on Wednesday last at
half past two O'clock The ceremony
took place in the Oratory eff Seabury Di-
vinitv School where the brides father is
a professor. Mr.. Clagett recently took
charge of a congregation at Cloquet, Mimi,
and new rectory has recently been
bought and made ready for him.
We extend to the young minister our
hearty congratulations.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-11-03
Working Night and Day

The busiest and mightiest little thing
that ever was made is DR.. Kings New
Life Pills. Every pill is a sugar coated
globule of health, that changes weakness
into strength, listlessness into energy,
brain-fag into mental power They're
wonderful in building up the health, Only
CSC per box. Sold by ]. l.. Edavitch.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-11-03

Was the ball that hit G. B. Steadman of
Newark, Mich, in the Civil War. 1t
caused horrible Ulcers that no treatment
helped for 20 years. Then Bucklen' s
Arnica Salve cured him. Cures Cut,
Bruises, Burns, Boils, Ftlons, Corns,
Skin Eruptions. Best Pile cure on earth
% OTIS, box. Cure guaranteed. Sold
by J. L.. Edlavitch
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-11-03
WYVILL Bros,

Rock ILL COLLEGE,
ELLICOTT CITY, HOWARD CO., MD.
4 select Boarding School for Young
"A Men and Boys. A representative
Maryland School. Scientific, Classical,
Commercial Courses and a Preparatory
Course for Small Boys. Students are re-
ceived as Boarders Or Day Scholars.
For particulars, address
BROTHER ABRAHAM,
August 4, 1S99-tf. President.
ID Y. HALL,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
40 ST. PAUL ST, BALTIMORE, MD.
Practices in Prince Georges and adjoin-
ing counties.
Residence, Beltsville, p. G. Co, M,
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-11-03
In Mem ,rianl.

In loving remembrance of orr darling
sister, Miss Florence L. Taylor, who died
II years ago to day, October eth, 1899
Gone but not forgotten.
We mss thee ON our home, dear
We miss thee from thy pl Ice,
A shadow DER our | fe Is east,
We miss tie sunshine of thy face
We miss thy kind and loving ha d.
Thy fond and earnest car;
Our home is dark without thee,
We miss thee everywhere.
BY HER SISTER HELEv
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-11-03
MONEY TO LOAN.

0S n00 IN SUMS TO SUIT, secured
po,VVO by first mortgage on improved
real estate in Prince Georges county, Md,
within 10 miles of Washington, d. c.
Apply at once t.
VAN CLAGETT,
Attorney at Law,
UPPER MARLBORO, MD.
January Goth, 1S99-1m.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-11-03
Red Hot From The Gua.

Marlboro Times please copy.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-11-03

So, too, with the money question,
Our State campaign has nothing to do
with bimetalism, gold recommendation or
the free coinage of silver
These issues may come to the front in
the Presidential struggle of next year, but
our Convention, having in view the para.
mount object of securing for our people
the blessings of good government under
the control of the white people of the
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-01-12
BLOW AT CIVIL SERVICE
Appropriation For the Commission strucE
Out In the House by Mar
row Maturity.

WASHINGTON, Jan. THE anti civil
service reformers scored a victory in
the house. The legislative, executive
and judicial Appropriation bill was
taken up for consideration and when
the appropriation for the civil service
commission was reached Mr.. Evans
(Rcp., ky.) mace d motion 10 strike it
out. THIS mouOn has been made annu.
ally for Il dozen years or more, but had
invariably failed. But tha opponents
Of the law laid great stress on the fact
that they cOuld not gee direct vote
upon the proposition and were therefore
compelled to seek its notification in
this manner.
Even these appeals failed to bring ou.
the full strength of the opposition,
though the motion to strkh out carried
by narrow majoity-B7 to 81. This
was i'll committee OF the whole, VIII re
no record is made of the vote Mr..
Moody (Rep., Mass. gave notice that
he would demand record vote IN the
house, where the friends of tho civil
service law expect TO reverse the deci.
sion, Those who advocated the motion
to strike OuC.were MessTs. Evans Rep,
KY, GrOsyenor rep, o., Hepburn
lkep., Ia, Linney tRep., n, o..
Brown (Rep., o. and Marsh CReu.,
HIS. It's opponents were Messrs.
Moody (Rep,, Mass.), Hopkins (Rep.,
llls.), Fleming dem, Ga.), Brosius
rep, Pa, Henderson (Rep., Ia and
Dolliyer (Rep., Ia.).
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-01-12
FLNI HE'D PRODUCTS.
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Client Demand For Them to
Increase Prices.

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