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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-12
Viewed the Pipe Works

At Bessemer the train was stopped near
the plant of the American Pipe and Foun-
dry company and tour of the big pipe
works was made. The first place visited
was the cast house, where the huge cranes,
more like human beings than machines,
were kept busy carrying huge pots of
moulten iron to the immense molds The
sight of pouring the liquid fire into the
molds proved specially interesting, the
suggestiveness of the operation being-em-
phasized by the declarations of the negroes
that the devil was being served his dinner.
The core house. the Hay rope factory,
and the finishing department were next Wis.,
tied, all of which proved interesting.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-12
Laces and Embroideries.

Our new stock is now complete, and
If you will examine it you will find
more attractive patterns than have
ever been shown in this city before.
All at prices which will be a revela-
ton. Bright, new, up-to-date goods,
at small, interesting prices. See our
window,
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-12
YANKEE EDITORS
SIGHT SEEING
Were Taken All Around the
District.
RODE IN A SPECIAL TRAIN
Quill Drivers Expressed Great Amaze
ment at Wonderful Natural Resources
Lying All About Them Left Last
Night For New Orleans.

1t was nothing short of a revelation to the
party of northern newspaper men and their
ladies', who yesterday spent the day in and
around Birmingham, when with their own
eyes they beheld the wonderful natural re-
sources of the industrial development of the
Birmingham district
Expressions of amazement came spon-
taneously from the lips of each member of
the party, only to be repeated time and
again as the different places were reached.
No more interesting or pleasant manner
of entertaining the visitors than the one
adopted could have been arranged, and it
is safe to say that Birmingham will reap
harvest of 'write-ups" when they return
to their homes and again take up the pencil
to furnish copy to the hungry printer man.
The party, about one hundred and sew
enty-five strong, and made up OF members
of Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Western Penn
sylvania and West Virginia Press associa-
tions, including number of ladies, arrived
in the city at 1922 o'clock over the Louisville
ard Nashville railroad on a special train
of Pullmans. The stop in Birmingham had
been looked forward to with pleasureabe
anticipation by the visitors, who had heard
much of the city. Before leaving their
train they were told of the trip through
the mineral district which had been ar
ranged, and were instructed to be on hand
at o'clock, when the train would leave
the union depot. Breakfast was served at
nearby hotels and restaurants, and after
partaking heartily the visitors returned to
the depot, where special train of five cars
was in waiting.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-12
"A" WINS AT BASKET BALL,
And Again Takes Lead i'll Club "A Bitter
Game to Come With &C."

"a" team won the basketball game at the
Athletic club last night from B. and
again takes its place at the head of the
three local teams, the defeated team taking
the hindmost place. The following is the
standing of the taarne.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-12
# st ;top at Ishkco3a

Some of the party were a little late in ar
irving and it was $3.50 o'clock before the
start was made. The first stop was made
at Ishkooda, and the party disembarked to
visit the red ore mines operated by the
Robinson Mining company. The mountain
side was soon alive with eager sight-seers.
Huge veins of virgin ore which stood out
in bold relief made picturesque back
ground for the busy surface men, who
were engaged at loading the tram cars and
sending them speeding down the incline TO
the tipple, where they were dumped into
the ore cars and hauled off to the blast
furnaces.
This mine claims the distinction of get
ting out iron ore cheaper than any place
in the world, the cost on the cars being %
cents ton.
A slight fall of rain drove the party to
shelter in the cars but in no wise dampened
the ardor of the members who were great
interested in what they had seen.
Another start was made and as the train
sped through the little settlements, the
northerners interested themselves in watch
ing the little barefooted pickanninnies who
stood at doors and windows to see the
train go by.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-09
HANDSOME DISPLAY.
Exhibit of Architectural Design,
Tuesday Evening Next

There is to be an interesting exhibit
Tuesday evening next in the Octagon
House, at the northeast corner OF New
York avenue and 18th street. 1t will be O
display of architectural drawings and Co
lonial furniture. under the auspices Of two
organizations of local architects-thew WASH
ington Chapter Of the Institute of Amerf-
can Architects and the Washington Archi-
tectural Club. There will be music during
the evening.
The details of the affair are in the hands
of various committees, and II is confident
ly expected that those who attend Wall
spend an enjoyable evening. Some idea will
be obtained from the display of architec-
tural drawings OF the talent there is in this
line in this city, substantial evidences of
which are seen in ;he types of architec-
ture characteriZing the local domestic and
business buildings. and which is a feature
of the city which always attracts the
attention of residents from other cities be-
cause of the freedom here from the mo-
notonous effects produced by lack of Varie-
ty in the forms of buildings
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-09
Company Of Infantry Mustered in by
Commanding General.
QUARTERLY INSPECTIONS TO Be MADE
Announcement Explanatory of Off,
ciai indoor Rifle Practice.
NAVAL BATTALION AFFAIRS

With impressive accompaniments a new
company of infantry, of more than half a
hundred members. was mustered into the
District of Columbia National Guard last
evening. 1t bears the distinctive name of
Capron Cadets" and will be assigned as
Company D, I'd Battalion. The officers will
be Joseph F. Hodgson, captain; ]. Harry
Bean, first lieutenant, and Milton j. Err
hest, second lieutenant.
The oath Of enlistment was administered
by Gen. Harries, who was accompanied by
Adjutant General Love and the members
of the general staff, and the general non
commissioned staff District of Columbia
militia. A brief address was delivered to
the young soldiers by the commanding gen.
eral, who impressed them the solemnity
and the meaning of the oath and explained
that they will be expected and required to
perform their whole duty as National
Guardsmen.
Period of Unusual Activity.
Tho week closing today has been a pc
| rlod of unusual activity at headquarters
! The commission of Lieut.. James NJ Love
| jr., Dist U. s. Infantry. as adjutant gen
eral Distric1 of Columbia militia, with rapl
| of lieutenant colonel, was signed by the
President. Col Love, who, by the way, has
| already won for himself a place high in the
| esteem of the guardsmen, plunged at once
| into the work that awaited his attention
The result was that several general and
| special orders were prepared, all of decid.
/ ed Importance and interest.
| A new status of affairs has been ar.
! ranged relating to the strength of com
panies, and a new program outlined re-
| garding inspections. These matters have
4 heretofore been discussed fully in The
| Star. They are now official, however, ant
| are as follows:
| The maximum enlisted strength of eact
company or the District of Columbia Ma,
| tional Guard will be sixty men,
| Company commanders will transfer thoss
| in excess of sixty to other companies who's,
strength falls below the number allowed.
The men transferred will be those las
enlisting in the several companies, or sucl
| as elect to be transferred. All transfer,
made In accordance with this order will
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-09
REAL ESTATE GOSSIP
Demand for Parks in Various Sections
of the District.
FEATURES OF THE PLAN OF THE CITY
Condition of the Market as Seen
by Dealers and Others.
o 7 q E r NJ A T T E r S

The condition of the real estate market is
rot as satisfactory as some of the dealers
and property owners would like to have 1t,
although at the same time IL is admitted
the amount OF business now done compares
favorably with the volume ths> Z .Iial at
this period of the year. In fact, n may be
said that there IS even a decided improve
ment as compared with the conditions
which have prevailed for several years
past at this season. However it is thought
that the promise of last spring. when there
was a revival of business and d turning of
investors toward realty, which greatly en-
couraged all who are interested in this
class OF investment. has not been fully
realized.
At that time there was good demand
for property. and people with money to in
vest were willing to talk about realty and
also to buy. a good deal was done during
the spring months, and then came the
summer season and the period of the an
nual outings. 1t seemed last summer a
greater number of people went out of the
city and stayed away longer than had been
the case for many years previously. OF
course, this indicated that money was COM
paratively abundant, and that people had
Il to spend in recreation and pleasure and
proposed TO do it.
Better Market.
Owing to the absentees. in part at least
business was dull during the summer
months, and, due somewhat to the slow
ness with which the summer wanderers re-
turned, the market during the past fall re.
manned rather sluggish, and there was moi
that activity which the spring experience
had led those interested to expect
The winter months are always slack time.
In the real estate market, and this yeal
offers no exception to the rule. In fact II
was not anticipated there would be any
other condition. but still some of the deal
ers think there might be a little more &C
tivity, as indicating. at any rate that the
interest would be strong and active again
In the spring. It is the confident belief Of
many who are familiar with the local mar
ket that such will be the case because o.
the opportunities which are offered and vii
be offered for the Investment of money.
More Parks Needed.
One of the striking evidences of th<
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-09
BANQUET FOR STATESMEN.
Virginia Democratic Association
Preparing for Elaborate Function.

Virginia Democratic Association
Preparing for Elaborate Function.
All the details of the arrangements for
the banquet which will be given by the
Virginia Democratic Association of the
District Monday evening next, at the Met
ropolitan Hotel, have been completed. In
addition to the members of the congress
sional delegation and the association, State
Chairman Ellyson will attend. Covers will
be laid for over one hundred, and the dec
orations of the dining room will be hand
some and appropriate. There will be fiow-
ers and buating, and an oil painting of Mr..
w. j. Bryan will occupy a conspicuous
place. Speeches are expected from Senator
Daniel. Representatives w. A. Jones, John
Lamb, c. A Swanson, w. NJ. Rhea, Judge
Goode and others.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-09

William Henry Scott has filed suit in the
Supreme Court of the District Of Columbia
asking divorce from his wife, Mary Frances
Scott, charging that she deserted him in
1852 and went to live with her mother In
Alexandria. After two years spent in that
city, it is alleged, she went elsewhere and
has not been heard from since. Thomp-
son & Laskey are solicitors for the COM
r1o
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-09
Original Bill Dismissed.

IN the divorce proceedings instituted by
Mary W. Burwell against John Page Bur
well. Justice Hagner has dismissed the
original bill and granted a divorce to the
defendant on the ground of desertion by the
plaintiff.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-09

II you want work read the want colur,ns
of The Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-09

growth of the city is the demand that
comes from every section of what were
few years ago known as the outlying pOr-
tons of the city for parks or recreation
places, such as exist within the old limits
of the city in abundance. So general
has this demand become, representing, as
it apparently does, want that has been
felt by residents In every section, that the
District Commissioners have decided, as
they informed one of the citizens associa-
tons the other day. to present to Congress
the needs of the various portions of the
District in this particular.
1t may also be added that the representa-
tons of the Commissioners on this subject,
as they themselves state, are not the result
of their own examination, but the collation.
! of the recommendations that came to them
from time to time from the various asso-
cations It seems the movement in favor
of securing parks for the benefit of the
and Is SO general as to be almost unan-
imous. 1t Is evident to all who have given
the subject of parks in cities any attention
that the efforts being made are along the
lines OF the soundest public policy.
Breathing Places.
1t might seem that outside of the more
crowded parts of the city the necessity for
| these breathing places for the people, as
| they have been called, Is not obvious, but
at the same time 1t should be borne in
mind that even where there is en- album
dance of vacant ground 1t is desirable to
have some safe and pleasant place where
| the children can play and where, on occa-
sion, the residents can meet in the open
| air. In addition 1t is perhaps appreciated
that now, before the localities become
| thickly built up, is the time to secure on
| reasonable terms convenient plots OF
| ground which can be used for such pur-
pose.
| 1t Is not expected. It Is believed, in any
| case that large tracts of land are to be
| provided, but only enough to secure those
! pleasant little spots of greenery amidst the
| rows of houses which constitute such an
! attractive feature of the old portion of the
| city. In other words, 1t is the desire, seem
| inSiy, of the majority of the residents OF
| what may be termed the greater Washing
| ton to enjoy in the way Of parks the same
advantages which those in the older por-
! tons of the city gain from this feature OF
the plan of L'Enfant.
An Apartment House.
| An apartment house is to be erected by
| Mr.. John o. Johnson on the west side Of
| 22d street between H and I streets north
west. 1t will have a frontage of thirty-si,
| feet and a depth CT 1O6 feet, and will b,
| four stories in height. There will be six
| teen apartments, each containing tire,
| rooms, a kitchen and a bath. There will
| be cafe in the house and an elevator
| The apartments will be arranged so tina
| two can be connected, making, if neces
sary, suite of six rooms. The front O
the building will be built of buff and re,
| brick, and there will be portico.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-09

III you want To buy, sell,
lease property or rent
rooms, want n situation or
want help. IL will pay you
to announce the fact I'M
the advertising columns
OF The star. They are
closely studied by more
than three times as many
people rs read any other
paper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-09

iordoh Uhce' iralalgsF 6d1ldIngs Trafalgar Square.
The Evening Star is served 10 subscribers in the
city by curriers' on their own account, at 10 cents
Per week. or ~ cents per month Copies at the
cornter. cents each. BY maiI-anywhere in the
United States or Canada-postase prepald-J0 cents
per month.
SATURDAY Quintuple Sheet Star. 81 per rear: with
foTeign postage added. 50. 0S.
Entered at the Post ONCE at Washington n C.
as second-class mail matterO
~ AL mail subs 7iptOns must he paid 70 advance
rates OF advertising made known application
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will certify scores to the captains of COM
panies, to be credited as part of the re-
CURED practice. Company commanders
may obtain permission to use the gallery
for target practice on unassigned nights by
applying to the superintendent
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One of tn. striking evidences of the
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has revived interest in the organization. A
| meeting was held last evening on board
the U. S. s. Fern, every officer attending.
rhe meeting was presided over by Com
mander Hams, with Pay Clerk Howard
Fisk as recording secretary.
A Few minutes previous to the meeting
were devoted to congratuating the new
commander, after which the regular bust
ness meeting was in order.
Commander Hams spoke of the future
of the organization and of the lines 10 be fol-
lowed to assure the success of the battal-
ion. He said that the command contained
plenty of good material, and with the
earnest assistance of each officer it could
be made one of the finest naval organiza-
tons in the United States. 1t is his desire
to have 1t rank among the foremost. One
night each week Is to be designated for
drill. The drill hall of the National Guard
Armory viii be used during the winter
months, and with large attendance it is
expected that the status of affairs will
improve greatly. Within a short time the
ship will be completely overhauled.
Tomorrow morning at 1890 a general
muster of the two divisions will take place
on board the Fern, at which time Conf
mander Hams will address the men and
impress upon them the Importance of their
attendance at muster. drills, etc. The non
attending members will be dropped from
the rolls and a reorganization of the entire
battalion will be commenced at once so as
to have the command in excellent condition
for the nAYf animal crI,{s.s
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New York Office, 50 Tribune Building

UHuago UinOe, bOyce bllIung.
Iordon Officer Trafalgar Buildings. Trafalgar Square
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A board Of officers has been appointed 10
convene Friday, December Is, at 7:30 clock
pm, on board the Fern, for the examina-
ton of such persons as may be ordered be-
fore the board, to determine their physical
and professional fitness for appointment in
the Naval Battalion. The detail for the
board is Commander Robert p Hains
president; Lieutenant s. Clifford Cox sur
geon, member: Lieutenant r. b. Brummett.
ordnance and equipment officer, member.
and Ensign A. P. Lang. recorder.
Second Lieut.. James F. Waters Battery
A. Light Infantry, has been relieved as
commanding officer Battery A, and will
turn over to Capt. J. B. Moore all prop
erty belonging to the battery. Capt Moore
will report for duty with Battery A and
assume command.
The Brigade Band has been ordered to
assemble at Center Market Armory Mon
day, December 49, at 7:45 o'clock pm, for
dress parade and muster in ceremonies.
The times., 1899-05-15
THINGS THEATRICAL.

II recent epidemic of poverty among
the members of the Biiou Stock Company
has prevented them from spending much
among local shopkeepers during the past
lew months the hardship of the aforesaid
tradesmen is about TO become thing of
the past. Manager Grieves gave the or
ganization benefit last night at his cozy
little house and the friends of all rom
cerned turned out and turned in with such
willing unanimity that the soubrettes and
comedians will probably start bank ac
counts the first thing this morning. Briefly
the entertainment SO generously provided
was as generously attended and applauded
even though all of 1t was not worthy of
the highest commendation.
The performance began with the usual
opening number, which was followed with
rather an extensive olio. Sol Goldsmith
Charles DeForrest. Jack Flood Flora Par
ker Dot Davenport. George Diamond Nina
Collins, and Sam Adams each rendered a
series OF songs. Some were well done and
others not so well. but the people are all
members of the stock company and were
heartily received. Hugh Saxon delivered
well seasoned monologue, Hepner tried a
few feats in legerdemain, Sam Drane fur
nished variety of enjoyable ditties and
limitations. Thompson and Carter were seen
in the sketch which they presented tere
last week, and George W. Graham told
several jokes AS closing feature four
of the resident organization contested
yocally for prize. Whether the perform
ance would have been enjoyable to the
general public il seemed to be enjoyed by
the patrons of the Bijou, and was GER
tainly financial success.
The times., 1899-05-15
DOUGLAS MEMORIAL CHURCH.
DedicatOry Services Held in the Lee
ture Room.

DcdicatOry Services Held in the Lee
ture Room.
The dedicatory service of the lecture
room of Douglas Memorial Church was
held yesterday. Those who participated in
the religious exercises were Bishop Hurst,
the Rev. DR.. Frank NJ. Bristol, pastor of
the Metropolitan Nj. E. Church; the Rev.
Dr. Wilson, Presiding Elder of the Wash
ington district, and the Rev. Dr. s. NJ.
Hartsock, pastor OF Douglas Memorial
Church. a
This church has been built to height
of one story. and that part of the edifice
which will be used as the lecture room,
when the structure shall have been COM
pleted has been rooted in and will be used
by the congregation as hall of worship
till the building operations are resumed.
The word welcome" shone in great gilt
letters above the pulpit and beneath this
hospitable legend were two American en-
signs crossed above the national coat-of-
arms. The memorial tablet of white mar
BILE was fringed with smilax and this green
vine was twined around the pillars. Palms
and spring flowers frightened the pulpit.
The Rev. DIR. Wilson read from the dedi-
catory ritual of the NJ. E. Church. The
Rev. DR.. Hartsock rendered a fervent
prayer and asked Divine aid in the can
collation. of the debt. The Rev. DIR. VIII
son read the tenth chapter of the Epistle
to the Hebrews
The Rev. DR.. Bristol delivered the dedi-
catory sermon. He wondered how much
it would cost to produce a single flower
with sunlight. He wanted to know how
much it would cost to build world like
this. He asked for the figures to show
how much it would cost to live without
light. He maintained that sickness was
OF,
costly than righteousness: despair more
expensive than hope, and hell dearer than
heaven. He reasoned that it was cheaper
TO have churches than not to have them.
BY building churches the world saves time,
money. home, soul, and country.
He estimated that there were 100000
Protestant churches in the United States.
which meant that Protestant churches had
been building in this country at the rate
OF three day for century.
There were. three churches in Europe
which had cost more money than all the
Protestant churches in America. He de-
clared that these Protestant churches had
been built with the mites Of the multi
tude rather than with the millions OF
princes. He argued that the home result
ed from the Church, the school from home,
and liberty from the school, and that,
therefore, the Church was the source of
/ liberty. He closed by asking the congre-
CATION to subscribe $500 for the cancella-
tion OF the debt on the lecture room. and
this sum was promptly raised. Bishop
Hurst. in a few words. congratulated
the congregation on its new home.
A brief sermon was delivered by the
Presiding Elder, and the ceremony closed
with prayer.
There was rally of the Sunday school
at 9:15 O'Clock. and at the morning service
/ beginning at IL o'clock the sermon was
preached by the Rev, DR.. E. d. Huntley,
pastor of Trinity Methodist Episcopal
/ Church
The Rev. Dr. Hartsock. on Thursday
next, will inaugurate series OF Pente-
/ costal meetings.