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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-03
THE KNIGHTS OF MALTA.
Special Guests at Naval Lodge Fair
Last Night.

Last nights attendance at Naval Lodge
fair. corner Pennsylvania avenue and 4th
street southeast, 1t is reported, fully
up to the high average set last week, and
the financial result most gratifying to those
Interested in the success of the enterprise.
The evening had been specially set apart
for the reception of the knights of Malta.
and the members of that order were largely
in evidence. Capital City Commandery, No.
1862 K. M. attended in body. and made a
most excellent appearance. Under the es-
cort of the executive fair committee the
visitors proceeded to the upper fair room,
where they were cordially welcomed by Mr..
Chas. A. Stockett, chairman of the board
of control. on behalf of Naval Lodge, No.
1, +. A. a. M. His remarks were responded
to by Mr.. A. f. Wilson, deputy supreme
commander. after which the guests were
given the freedom of the place.
The interest in the outcome of the contest
for the Shrine jewel shows no abatement.
The five mobiles in the race have a large
number of friends making a thorough can
vass. The result will be made known at .
pm. Saturday, May q. The same evening
the name of the successful competitor for
the ladies' bicycle will be made public.
Tonight is Shrine" night. Almas Tenn
PIE Mystic Shrine, by practically unani-
nous vote at Its last meeting. decided to
attend in body, and there is every reason
to believe that a large number of mobiles
will take part in the pilgrimage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-03

+. Davis, LIST Cavalry. have been relieved
from mastering out duty in the state of IL
Inois and ordered to join their regiment.
Lieut.. II. ]. Price, I'd Infantry, has been
ordered to Camp Meade. Pa, for duty IN
connection with the muster out of volunteer
troops.
Maj William o. Owen. surgeon. c. S. V.
now at San Francisco, has been ordered to
St. Louis, Mo. for duty as attending sur
geon and examiner of recruits.
Lieut.. H. A Swigert, L. s. V. Signal
Corps, now in this city. has been ordered
to Savannah. Ga, for duty pertaining to
the muster out of the volunteer signal corps
companies at that point
The order for the discharge of Lieut.. ".
T. Davenport, Signal Corps. L. S. W, has
been amended so as to take effect June 20
instead of May II.
Maj. Fl. B: Osgood. commissary of SUBJ
gusta, Ga. to relieve Maj. Hugh j. Gal
assigned to duty at San Francisco as chief
the relief of Maj. VIM. H. Baldwin,
commissary of subsistence.
Acting Assistant Surgeon ]. P. Kelly
to duty.
Capt Henry A. Shaw, assistant surgeon,
now at Worcester, Mass, has been order
ed to duty at the general hospital, San
Francisco.
The order for the discharge of Capt. Ben
j. min johnson, assistant quartarmaster,
L. S. V. has been amended as to take
effect June l. instead of May u.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-03
TOTAL OF NINETY-NINE.
Number of Deaths In the District the
Past Week.

Past Week.
There were 80 deaths In the District dur
ing the past week, against 90 by the last
report OF the decedents 80 were white and
Al colored. The annual death rate was 1885
per each 1000 of all the population that for
the whites being 14.12. and for the colored
27.5S. Mortality from consumption increas-
ed from 10 to 16. and that from acute lung
diseases declined from % to 10, since the
previous week. There were 8 fatal cases
of cerebro spinal meningitis, 8 of typhoid
fever and Of diphtheria
Of smallpox there were 80 cases in quar-
antlne at the close of last report. During
the week new cases occurred and 4 We're
discharged. leaving 81 cases under treat
ment and 10 premises In quarantine.
Or diphtheria there were 10 cases under
observation in Is premises at the close of
last report. During the week new cases
were reported and discharged, leaving IS
cases In quarantine in IL premises.
or scarlet fever there were II cases under
treatment at the close of last report in II
premises. During the week 8 new cases
occurred and II were discharged, leaving
AZ cases with warning cards In 80 premises.
The mean weather conditions prevailing
during the week were: Temperature of the
atmosphere, SO degrees; relative humidity.
76, and barometer $3.50 The rainfall was
but 90 of an inch, with mild southerly
winds averaging miles per hour. The
thermometer registered IS degrees on the
| Odd. rising to 81 degrees on the 18th, rang
| ing Sc degrees. [ I2Jb
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-03
interests of Congress Heights.

The Congress Heights Progressive Asso-
citation met Monday evening at the post
office building Of that place. President A.
=. Mitchell presided.
The main question considered was the Or
ganizatiOn Of a fire company. The repre-
sentatives Of two fire extinguisher COM
panies Were present. each OF whom ex-
planned the apparatus. 1t was suggested
by Nessrs. Eugene Skinner, Tenerson and
Stephen that a practical test should be
given Of the merits Of the two machines
Both companies were requested to be
present next Monday night when two piles
OF brush. placed a half mile from houses
will be used as a test, which invitation was
promptly accepted.
A resolution was passed asking the Com
missioners to supply a chemical engine or
chemical apparatus TO the Congress Heights
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-03
Juvenile Temple Installation.

AT the last regular meeting of Minnehaha
Temple, l. o. G. T.. the following officers
were installed for the ensuing term Robt.
Lowen, c. T.; Bessie Bradfeid, " t.; Neva
Lowen, C.; Ralph Burnett, past c. T.; Jno.
Holmes, marshal; Olga Lowen, deputy mar
shall; N. Vance, recording secretary; Ina
Courtney, financial secretary; Hattie Stein,
treasurer; Edward Hensley, sentinel; Ro-
maid Holmes, guard. The superintendent is
Miss Mamie Daniels
At the conclusion of the business of the
evening brief program was rendered by
Miss Louise Dowden, who gave reading
by Cralle Lawrenson. and musical selec-
tions by Miss Annie Grigg
Mrs. L. J. Allen, G. 8. ]. T. for this juris-
diction. was present and complimented the
children upon their excellent showing and
interest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-03
WIRES STRUNG ILLEGALLY.
Charge Made Against the Capita
RAilMaY SnmnanY.

1t has been reportedsto the District cleo
trical engineer, Mr.. W. G. Allen, that the
Capital Railway Comftanyihas caused cleo
trio wires to be strung from Monroe street
to the company's barhs situated on Lincoln
street without first OBJ tanning the necessary
permit for such work siThe main wire
strung. 1t is said. leads from the feed wire
of the trolley system on Monroe street to
the frame buildings, where several lines of
the same wire branch, so 1t is claimed. 1t
is further stated that the wire is intended
to furnish electric lights for the stables
ana office, and that cars are being run in
the sheds by the power 1t is claimed the
work was done at night
Mr.. Allen will investigate the matter, and
1t Is said If he discovers that the alleged
wires were strung without authority he
will cause their removal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-03
Building Trades Council.

Fourteen organizations were represented
at the meeting last evening OF the Building
Trades Council President John F. Healey
vas in the chair and Mr.. Milford Spohu was
secretary. The council decided to place
float in line during the peace jubilee parade.
and committee was appointed 10 make the
necessary arrangements The float will
represent all the trades that are allied with
the Building Trades Council.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-03
Army Orders,

The resignation Of Second Lieut. Henry
T. West, I'd Artillery, has been accepted by
the President, to take effect at once
The order for the discharge of Capt. F. c.
Cole, assistant quartermaster. U. s. V, has
been amended so as to take effect June p.
Maj. G. T. Holloway. additional paymas.
ter, has been relieved from duty in the de.
partment of the gulf and ordered to San
francisco for duty as chief paymaster OF
the department of California
Maj. James Candy, additional paymaster
q. 3. ", now on duty in the department OF
the Missouri, has been transferred to duty
at San Francisco.
Capt. r. P. p. Wainwright and Lieut.. n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-03

be obtained or replaced without great loss
of tims and expense.
In addition to this, many come with no
properly certified masters or engineers, and
these had great difficulty in clearing from
the port. There was no dock established
during the summer. A place was selected
near the n. A. T. and T. Company, and
dock will probably be ready for use this
season.
He says that the troops are well supplied
with clothing. except fur gloves, and also
remarks that good library is also needed
for the troops.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-03
Assigned to Command ship-.

Captain Chas. NJ. Thomas has been or
dered to the command OF the Lancaster, re-
lieving Captain Thomas Perry.
Captain T. F. Jewell has been ordered to
command the Brooklyn In place OF Com
rlander Meade, who is placed on waiting
oroerS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-03
On Charge of Theft.

1shmael Cooper. colored, who was arrest
ed last evening by Detectives Bauer and
Muller on the charge Of stealing a satchel
containing dress suit belonging to Lieut.
H. g. Young, U. 8. ", and eight books,
which the officer had borrowed at the
Library of Congress, will be arraigned in
court tomorrow morning. The detectives
caught Cooper in the act OF disrosing Of
the books.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-03

The people of Switzerland have organized
a movement for an elaborate celebration
at Berne on July 1. 1900, Of the twenty-fifth
anniversary Of the founding of the Uni
versal Postal Union. 1t has invited this
government to be represented and IL is
probable a postal official will be sent as a
delegate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-03
FOUND IN THE CANAL.

Body of John Davis Recovered by
Harh0rmaster.
The body Of John H. Davis, an aged
blind colored man, who wandered from his
home, No. 1916 I'd street southwest, last
night, and was drowned in the James Greek
canal, was found this morning by Harbor-
master Sutton and sent to the morgue
Coroner Carr investigated the circumstances
and decided that there was no necessity
for the holding of an inquest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-03

Charles c. Bassett, at the residence OF the
parents. 24S9 18th street. Rev. DR.. Rad
cliffe read the service and some touching
music was a feature of the sad event. Mrs
Bassett is Frustrated with grief The par
ents have the sympathy of a large circle Of
friends.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-03
Estate to Sister. and Unknown Friend

The will of the late William ]. Donohue,
dated July q. 1898. has been filed for pro-
bate. The testator provided that his estate
stall be divided among his sisters and an
unknown friend with whom he formerly
lived. The sisters are not named; and it Is
stated the executor will know who the I'M
known friend Is. The will contains direc-
lions for Thomas H. G.. Todd to look
after" the administration of the estate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-03

IRE company. Mr.. Seraphin Schiller wa
elected chief of the fire company.
A regular meeting of the association will
be held next Monday night
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-03
Decree of Diyorce signed.

Justice Cole this afternoon. in Equity
Court Noe. signed decree granting
Martha l. Mullen divorce from William
5 Mullen. by reason OF desertion on the
part of the latter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-03

Thousands of situations have been OBJ
tanned through the want columns Of The
Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-03
Funeral of Kathryn Bassett.

Funeral services We're performed this
morning over the remains of Kathryn Bias
sett, the little daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-03

the above remedies. commenced take DR.
Prescription and Pleasant Pellets and began improve right
and continued improving and gaining strength
the eefi great Seven little
daughter born without much trouble feel that
have been able endure confinement only the solely
to Dr. Perce medicines She fine healthy child
have been able She years and
have had to take medicine your
has made lasting with I much in thanks
would be impossible for by word pen thankful
am to God and Dr. Pierce. Every as did
should take DR.. Pierces Favorite Prescription"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-03
Dr.. pIePce'S EaVOPite pPeS(

III believe Lowe my life to Dr. Peces remedies and have long
felt duty express deep gratitude you
to acknowledge the benefit received from Dr. Perces Favore
Prescription and Pleasant Pellets says Maria O. Hayzel
writing from Brookland D. c. "x years ago after birth of
Of children was left in weak, rundown condition My
health seemed utterly suffered from female
weakness and rheumatism, and suffered everything
suffer from these complaints Life burden. doored with
three different and relief tried several patent
medicines all with the result began
add to the complications suffered terribly from constipation
CHANGED your advertisements concluded to try
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-03
Observing Sunday.

Observing Sunday.
On November IL Capt. Richardson issued
an order to the commanding officer of the
United States troops stationed at Circle
City, wherein h, stated that he deemed it
consistent and proper and for the good
name Of the community that a reasonable
observance be paid TO the Sabbath. He
directed that saloons, dance halls and gam
bling places, between the hours of am.
and m. of that day, be closed, all games
be suspended, and also the sale or dis
posal otherwise of drinks of every kind
under any pretense. He ordered all such
places to be closed as far as prac ticable be-
tween the hours named, but with the win
dow shades or blinds up. All persons were
cautioned against carrying concealed wea-
pons. and are notified that the order re-
speeding the same would be strictly en-
forced in ths community
Troops Wanted at st. Michael.
Lieut.. Walker states in his report at Fort
St. Michael that his present quarters are
ample. but that bathing facilities and other
conveniences are lacking; that the store
houses are very much crowded, and great
inconvenience results therefrom, and ur-
gently requests that the garrison be main
tanned at St. Michael From what he can
learn from the business men there, they all
want troops located there. They desire
them not only because they afford protec
ton, but because difficulties ara more
quickly and less extensively arranged and
the people seem to feel that the decisions
made by military officers ara just and equi-
table. In addition to this, the work during
the past summer has already identified the
military service with the development of
the country. A trader at the mouth of the
Koyukuk river has informed Lieut.. Walker
that he was in some peril from the Indians
of that locality, and that If the case be-
comes urgent he would duly notify the lieu-
tenant
Lieut.. Walker Is apprehensive that some
little trouble may occur in the Golovin bay
mining district, there is a disorderly eie-
mant at that point. Many persons holding
authority to apply for locations had not
appeared up to the date Of the mailing of
the report, and but few permanent locators
appeared. They are scattered, he says,
over a considerable frontage Of the island
and mainland. Wherever several We're
located near each other provision was made
for streets. Each locator was required to
attend to ths police. ETC., of his premises.
Failure of River Steamboats,
Many failures have been reported among
the builders Of small river steamboats,
| Lieut.. Walker states that many Of these ap-
peared thers with a poor quality of ma
| chinery. and after building their boats,
could not develop power sufficient to run
| the boats Others came with machinery
| that had never been put together. Lieut.
Walker says, in addition, that the public
should realize that in coming to Alaska a
place is reached where such things cannot
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-07-23
soAy s. E-a. ,.., ......yr.

A piQuant little joke is told about Baron 0ppenheim, the wealthy and in- duential banker of Cologne, on ths Rhine, who, though a Christian of the second generation, never denies his Jewish origin. no matter where he han pens to be. Lately a French financler. also Of Hebrew extraction and a native of German town, though naturalizea in France, paid him a visit at his Co., logne bank, bent on stroke of busi- ness in which he needed the aid Of Baron Oppenheim, whose financial in huence along the Rhine is almost par- amount. The "Frenehmanv sent in his card. The bit of pastebosrd almost suppressed the real name of the caller. which was Cohn, but added to the mera c of the Cohn a long and flowing title thus: 'Le Baron c. de Poin. Figuier. ," Baron OpDenheim looked at the card. smiled quiet smile, and then bade his caller welcome and proceeded to dis euss business with him. The next day he returned the French financier's visit and sent in card which was printed "Le Baron o. de Colognes-a fragrant reprisal. as will be conceded. delphia Enquirer.
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 A German historian is said to hays discovered Napoleon's origiRaI plans for the invasion Of Great Britain in the year 17sg, and accident wills Is that this discovery was made at the same time that the French agitation for q submarine tunnel connecting France (yia Spain), with her African possessions Is renewed.
 One hundred years ago Napoleon was still General Bonaparte. He had humbled Italy and had captured the pope; free Switzerland was a vassal of France Then the general set out to be lord of the sea.
 He decided to tow an army over to the British coast on great floating forts. with large bodies of troops lined up In battle order They were then to fight their way ashore, and land on the coast without resort to lighters. The troops were to march ashore in the order Of their regiments. preceded and backed up by the artillery.
 It will be remembered that N&pOleon has often declared that he would have been ss great an admiral ss he was q general with half 8 chance. But" ha added. the French are useless ss .sati- Ors. They are too fussy. too excttabie. At sea one needs 8 calm mind, quiet fortitude. and energy"
 To many on this side of the Atlantic, the words engine house" marked on Napoleon's plans, are of peculiar in- terest. Fulton. the American inventor, launched his first experimental steam boat On the Seine in 1903, but his con- nection with the French government dates from 17S7. when he offered his submarine torpedo boat to France. Failing in this. be turned his attention to steam navigation. From his draw ings. it would seem that Napoleon meant to try steam navigation with hia ferries one hundred years ago.
 No doubt Napoleon used Fulton $ plans. but there was still another American inventor at his service John Fitch, of COnpeOticut-w built the first unsuccessful sidewhseiers iu 1TSS to 1rSO. and three years l&tss went to Paris to sell improved pIana for steam navigation to the FrencH government
 Bonaparts's ferries were built in Brest. in Cherbourg. and in Boulogne but when Napoleon inspected thsa, in the spring of t79s. his faith in the new fangled marine monsters wavered. Ha abandoned the proposed invasion oa the British Isles and instead started on his famous expedition to Egypt.
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BLOOD CURE SENT FREE

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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-07-23
anr4E l..rle eror,ss.

During trial for assault in Met- bourne, a club. rail, an ax-handle. a knife. and a shotgun were exhibited as the instruments with which the deed was done. It was also shown that the assaulted man defended himself with a seythe. revolver. a pitchfork, chisel, handsaw. and a dog. The jury decided that they'd have given a sovereign to have seen the fight.
 An English merchant was invited by Chinaman to dine with him. Neither could speak the others language, and conversation was carried on by means Of gesticulations and signs. Among the dishes was one which seemed very savory. The Englishman had an idea lit was duck. but to make certain hs pointed to the dish and pleasantly in- fsinuated: "Qusck. Quack!" The China man wagged his head and said: "No-ey, |no-eyi Bow-w wow!'
 An Englishman in the presence of ax |American was boasting about the an- Ztiquities that the British museum pos- kessed. For instance, there is a book khat once owned by Cicero, to say noth- Ing of Egyptian remains dating back Is far as 5000 B. C. Well, they aint lew. certainly" replied his friend from he T. s. A. But in the museum ia
 ashington they've got the very same
 lad pencil that Noah used to check ots
 e animals with as they went into the
 M-
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government
WHITE HOUSE CHINA.
A New Set Made and Marked for Eacl
 Administration.

New Set Made and Marked for Each
 Administration.
 The white house china is manufac- tured and decorated especially for the presidents house. says the New York Mail and Express. When a new ad- mintStration comes in. new set of china is made and marked with the name of the president. Of course the old china is kept. the new being only of sufficient quantity to make up tor the breakage and loss during the last administration. The decoration of the china consists of a dark blue border. with gold tracings in shape o' corn stalks and ears. while in tue center Of the Watta plate is the coat-of-arms Of the United States in colors. The best or artists are employed to paint these plates. and, as each one is marked with the name of the administration. each has a ya'ue. It Is often quite an in- teTesting part Of white house dinner for the guests while waiting for the courses to turn their plates to see to what administration they belonged. The china of the white house Is in the special charge Of the steward, and he Is responsible to the government for it. It Is rare that any of it gets out of the white house, and therefore the appear ance of the two plates in the auction room last week caused comment. The price paid for them ($4 apieck) was certainly remarkably low. in view of their value to collectors.
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Tho Difference Of 8 Lsttsr.

A man. recently left widower, when arranging for bis late wife's tombstous. gave orders that the lettering should be of stated size. At the bottom of the stone he wished to have the words. Lord, she was thine The stone mason said he was afraid there would not be room for the words. but the bereaved wldower insisted, and the carving was put in hand. The correct ness of the mason's view was justified for when the stone was finished at the foot of the tablet were the words. Lord, she was thin. ."-London Chrou- lcle