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The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-07-13
ENDEAvORERS' LAST DAY.
Close of the Great Convention at
Detroit.

Close Of the Great Convention at
Detroit.
Detroit, July l2.-The 18th interna-
tonal convention of Christian Endeav-
or closed tonight amid scenes of i'm
pressive solemnity attending the utter
ances of 1.-THE last word" by the presi-
dent and secretary in each of the great
tents respectively, following responses
from each state and country represent
ed. and last celebrations from Bishop
Vincent, of Kansas. and Evangelist
Chapman. of New York. The follow
ing kilograms and cablegrams were re-
ceived in both tents, the reading of the
cablegram from Hon. Andrew White,
president of the American peace COM
missioners at The Hague bringing out
storms of applause:
"To the American Peace Commits
sion. The Hague: Twenty eight thou
sand American and Canadian Christian
Endeavorers, now assem- bled in inter-
national convention in Detroit, repre-
sent 2, 500, 900 enthusiasts for peace and
arbitration. Great peace meeting held.
All wish you Godspeed.
FRANCIS E. CLARK.
JOHN WILLIS BAER,
Secretary"
ITO President William Mckinley.
Washington. d. c.: Twenty.eight
thousand American and Canadian
Christian Endeavorers, assembled in
international convention, received with
hearty enthusiasm your kind message.
and pray for Gods richest blessing up
on you, your administration and the
great republic OF which you are the
chief executive"
A cablegram Of similar purport was
read to Queen Vic.oris
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-07-13

A cablegram received from the sa-
moan commission indicates they will
arrive at San Francisco about August
10.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-10
FACES SERIOUS CHARGES.
Simon schwartz Accused Of Numerous
Thefts of Fowls.

Simon Schwartz, a German, sixty years
old, was taken in custody by Officers Green
and Mari of the Anacostia police station
last evening for the Prince Georges coun-
ty Nd authorities, the charge against MIN
being the larceny of chickens. In his ar
rest the police officers believe they have
succeeded in solving the mystery surround
ing the theft of dozens OF chickens at
places about Forestville, Suitland, Silver
Hill and possibly within the District.
Schwartz lives on the Hamilton road near
the Hebrew cemetery.
Pending the inVest cation, Officer Green
was struck by the number of chickens he
saw about the prisoner house, noting es-
pecially a fine game rooster, now said TO
have been stolen from Constable Arthur
Suit of Suitland, and valued al SO. Later.
Constable Suit, who was invesli gating the
robbery of the hen roost of Stephen Hill
of Suitland, noticed the impression of wdg-
on wheels in soft soil near the house. He
took measurements of the marks and found
the tires on the wheels to be Of different
sizes. He at once gave the information 10
Officers Green and Mari, who went TO the
house of Schwartz and measured the tires
on his wagon, finding them to correspond
in size to the measurements taken IN The
soft earth by Suit. Hill swore out a search
warrant, and yesterday, accompanied by
the police and Suit, he visited the house Of
Schwartz. In the stable were found about
100 live fowls. and Hill at once picked out
q Atlll dozen which once belonged 10 MIN
He was able to recognize them by the man
ner in which he had cut their wings.
Other chickens he thought We're his, but
he not positive.
Late in the evening Thomas Elliott Of
Silver Hill called at the stable yard by re
quest of Constable Suit and claimed several
of the fowls. \ man named Farrell, from
the same place, also identified some of the
chickens as having been stolen from him.
Today word sent to dozen people
who have reported chicken robberieS To
come to the Schwartz p ace and See if any
of their stolen fowls are there. He has on
the place lot of geese and turkeys. and
the authorities are today end2ayorinS to
find out if these are stolen. They think
Schwartz has sold much of the stolen prop
erty in the District markets, where he is
said to have made frequent Grips with his
wagon.
Schwartz denied stealing the poultry and
claimed he made his living by buying up
chickens in Prince Georges county. He
refused to go to the county with Constable
Suit, and this morning he was taken to the
Police Court to be committed until d requi-
sition from Maryland arrives for him.
Schwartz lived with his wife, an old NO
man, and had a coiored helper ABOUT the
place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-10
THE SOJOURNER TRUTH HOME.
List of Donations for It's Use RecefV-
ed in May.

ed in May.
The Sojourner Truth Home for working
girls, located at 2O07 Vermont avenue, has
recently been furnished throughout, the
result of the effort of Miss Frances A. HI
ley, who has been assisting in the work OF
the home for the past few weeks.
Miss Riley has lectured for the past tour
years, giving what she has made for dlf1er-
ent worthy institutions. She is at the pres
ent time president of the Young Womens
Friendly Institute Association. The object
of the association is to establish schools OF
domestic science in charitable institutions.
The Sojourner Truth Home was founded
March 20, 1886, by Miss Matte Bowen,
who sustained the home and managed IL
successfully. Miss Riley has been assisting
her, and succeeded in getting donations for
the home from the business firms OF TINS
city, as follows: Twenty-Five yards mating
from House & Hermann; five chairs, J.
Ridden, 7th street; nine sheets, one dozen
towels, Woodward & Lothrop; two table
cloths, five tea towels. NJ. Goldenberg; two
dozen napkins S. kann, Sons & Coz fifteen
yards cretOnne. Houghton q Co.. one re-
frigerator, W. b. Moses x Sons; one dozen
piiiOWcases, Hecht * Co.; 10 yards oil cloth,
w. II. Hoeke; ten yards mating, HOughton
& Co; one bed, A. Lisner; kitchen utensils,
Rudolph, West x Co; two mattresses,
Singer x Co; one iron bed, Julius Lans-
burgh; six shades, Saks & Co.; shades, j.
Is. Henderson; fifteen yards mating, May
er Petit; one rocker, T. q. Nee; ten
yards goods, Lansburgb Bros; ice-10 cents
to August /, Independent Ice Company;
five pounds coffee, Grand Union Tea Com
pany; five pounds butter, Atlantic and Pa
CHIC Company; ten pounds lard, Little d
Page. five pounds cheese, Geo. NJ. Oyster;
one-half dozen knives and forks, f. p.
May d Co; one dozen glasses, +. Augen-
stein; cornmeal, n. II. Shea; eight
pounds bacon, Hillman & Co; cash, Hahn
a Co; one coffee pot, one teapot. y. Eberle
q Sons; TWO napkins, Jacob Holmer. 312-914
Ith. ~ B3ini. p,f
paint brush, j. T. VarnelI; one pound but
ter, Whitford & Co; one sack -four VIM.
Tenney Il Sons; one dust brush one dust pan
and dVe bars sapolio, CornweIl & Co.; nine
green shades j. h. Henderson; one gallon
molasses, J. r. Ergood one Set knives and
forks. l.. Hartig.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-10
RenI Estate Transferx.

Deanewood Heights-John w. Gregory ct
Tx to William Thomas, lots Is and IA,
square -, $3.50.
Deanewood Heights-Wm. Thomas ct ux.
to VIM D. Wells, lot IA, square 49, $70.40.
Addition to Kenilworth-Allen w. MaIlery
ct al, trustees, to Estella p. Lindsey, lots
and 8, block 3, SO
Cambridge street between Both and 31st
streets-Laura A. FarEum ct vir Walter H.,
to Ella F. Schreinef, lot %, square 1892, $40
Stamps, $3.50.
Addition to Anacostia--Wm. f. Jordan ct
ux to c. Stanley Klein, lot 100, $40 Stamps,
30 centS).
Addition to Anacostia-Maude H. Griswold
ct vr Henry A, I'd Edw r. Frsbie, lot 81;
and part lot So, $40 f(stamps, s250)
No. ,:S3 9TH street southeast-W hitefieId
Mckinlay ct al, trustees, to Edw. f. Cav
erly, lot 10, square S29, 800 Edw F.
Caverly conveys same property to Jno r
Arms for 81, 800.
18th and G streets northeastern. Ella
Gushing eft viz Ruel j. to VIM. S. Minnix
lot 70, square 49,. so (stamps, 50.
L street between 9th and 9TH streets north
east-Christian G. Lederer ct al, trustees.
to Jno. H. Gray, lot 204,. square $50, 81 300.
New Jersey avenue between D and +,
streets northwest WIN ]. Acker ct al,
trustees, to Walter H. Acker, lots 70 and
40, square go 81 749
Fairview Heights-Mahlon Ashford ct al.
trustees. to Charles Fl. Davidson, lot 90
block ., 81 26O.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-10
SURVEY OF GREAT FALLS.
Preparations In PROGRESS for Utiliz-
ing the Water Power.

The survey of the property at Great Falls
controlled by the power company of that
name is now in progress under the direc-
ton of Mr.. Joshua Pierce The purpose is
to secure data in order to determine the
plan of improvements to be made there pre-
paratory to the utilization of the power of
the Great Falls for the production of cleo
tricity to be used for power purposes in
this city As the readers of The Star are
aware, this property was recently pur-
chased by o. 7. Crosby and Chas. A. Lieb.
their associates with the intention of de-
Veloplng the water power. 1t is estimated
the proposed work will involve the expendi-
ture of about S1,000,OOO and it is the desire
of those interested in the property to have
power plant established at that point and
IL operation at as early date as possible.
1t is believed it will be possible to accom-
plsh this in the course of the next few
months. In general, the plan is to build a
siuiceway for conveying the water over
turbine wheels and the latter are to run the
dynamoS which will generate the electricity.
1t will be necessary to build a dam which
will be located below that owned by the
United States The company as now or.
ganized has an authorized capital or
S25oo.oW, which is believed to be
development Of the property. While
the new company, as far as the OF
ficers are concerned, is controlled by the
same men who represent the purchasers
of the electric lighting companies, ana an
the street railroads Of the District, with the
exception of the Capital Traction Company,
still it is understood that the present Or
ganization of the Great Falls Power COM
psny will be maintained and that the power
plant at Great Falls, which, 1t Is expecteu.
will furnish all the electric current USED by
the companies referred to, will not be
merged with the other properties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-10
MtSONS ENTERTAIN.
kensington Lodge as Host on Social
Occasion.

The members of kensington Lodge, No.
1913, A. F. and A. M, entertained their
wives and lady friends Wednesday evening
last at Masonic Hall. About fifty were
present. including many out-of-town guests.
The program was given under the direc-
ton Of DR.. William L. Lewis, Rev. A. II.
Thompson and Mr.. Loren H. Mnliken Mr..
w. R Russell, master of the lodge, made
a brief address of welcome, followed by
piano solo by Mrs. q. II. Wright Of Forest
Glen. Mr.. j. Wilson Townsend read a hu-
morous article relative to the secrets of
Masonry, and was followed by DR.. j. II.
Mccormack of Gaithersburg. who related
some of the objects of the ancient order
reading, entitled ''Hagar" was given by
Mrs. j. w. Blackburn, and songs were rem
dered by Mrs. George Wood, Mrs. w r.
Russell and Miss Louise Dowell. Mr. w.
*. Russell acted as master Of ceremonies
and called upon Mr. W. A. Galley Of Wash
ington. Mr.. Julian c. Dowell Of Woodside
and Rev. A. II. Thompson OF Kensington
for remarks, each of whom responded Re
freshments were served during the even
ing.
The public school al this place will close
thursday next with exercises appropriate
to the occasion. A lot for the erection of a
new school building was purchased several
months ago, and the patrons of the school
are desirous that the building be erected
before the opening Of the fall term as the
Oh one leaves lnuch TO be desired
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-10
The ID. trict Defendant.

husband, have entered suit against the Dis
trict of Columbia for $4,000 on account of
damages alleged to have been sustained by
Mrs. Swart March 81, 1899 1t is stated
that at that time the District permitted list
street between and T streets to be ex-
cavated; large piles of dirt were negligentIy
allowed to remain on either side of the
bitches Mrs. Swart was being driven by
her brother along the .thoroughfare when
the horse was frightened by the dirt plies
SHE'D and stepped into the excavation up
setting the buggy and throwing Mrs. Swart
Violently to the ground, fracturing one of
her ribs. Charles C. Tucker and Charles A.
Eccleston are attorneys for the plaintiffs,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-10
CHANGES IN SERVICE.
BriEhtwOOd Schedule Imnro.a
Through Cars to Takoma.

The changes made in the sarvic. on the
Brightwood railroad within the past few
days provide through cars on a schedule OF
seven minutes and half. The cars now
go through 10 Takoma without the change
at the junction which used TO prove so an
nOying. and in addition the cars to the Dis
trict line are run directly to that point
fiom the present terminus of the road at
9TH street and Florida avenue
Cars are also run from the city terminus
through to Forest Glen, so that from the
starting point of the road at the city end
there are three divisions. so to speak with
through cars To the termini-Takoma, Dis
trct line and Forest Glen. Thu latter cars
are sandwiched in on the seven-and-a-half-
minute schedule on the other branches,
thus increasing the service to that extent
This scheme has been given the personal
attention of Mr.. +. l.. Hart the general
manager of all the street railroads compos-
ing the new system. Mr.. Hart with the
new general superintendent, Mr.. r. E. Lee
spends a good deal of time on the road
sUEerintending its operations Beginning
Monday next, change will be made on the
Ienleytown road, SO that passengers going
10 West Chevy Chase. which lies beyond
The District line. will not be charged an ad
dfil0nal fare. One ticket will carry pas
sengers from the city to that point
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-10
EVENING OF SONG.
Large Choir to Present the "PiiInr
of Fire"


IAN Evening of Song With the Sunday
School is announced for tomorrow at s
o'clock pm. at the First Baptist Church,
Rev. c. A. Stakely, pastor, corner of 10Th
and streets.
THE Pillar of Fire" a cantata will be
presented, embracing the following feat
ureS: Introduction, Instrumental; Hear o!
Ye People" bass and chorus; The Stars on
the Jordan soprano; Moses Said Unto
Pharaoh" bass; Heavier Grows the
Hand" chorus; Moses Returned to the
Lord" bass and chorus; And the Egyp-
tians Shall Know l Am the Lord" instru-
mental; There Are Plaques Now in
Egypt" chorus; Thus Saith the Lord"
tenor; The Evening Moon" eontralto;
Haste From Egypt chorus; The Night
March," chorus; And the Lord Went Be
fore" alto and tenor; "Oh, the Way is
Long and Weary" chorus; And the Lord
Spoke Unto Moses" bass; The Reeds OF
the Shepherds" soprano, with flute; Even
Whisper Peace" female voices; ''Egyptians
in the Distance" instrumental; behold!
the Egyptians March After TAem'' bass;
Because There Were No Graves chorus;
Fear Not" bass; '.Forward"' men and
chorus; IS ee the Billows Surge" men;
"AIiriam's Song-Sound the Loud TimJrel."
women and chorus; finale, Welcome
H >" quartet and chorus. Program
Doxnlogy, congregation; invocation, super
irtendent; song, school; Scripture reading,
assistant superintendent; song, school; ad
dress Mr. c. w. Needham; collection;
cantata, soloists and chorus,
Dr.. George c. Sampson, superintendent;
Miss Emilv G. Given, organst. and Mr..
Percy S. Foster. musical director, win be
assisted by Miss Knhnel and Miss Nc
Laurine. sopranos; Miss Reed. contralto;
Mr. c. R. Dean, bass; Mr. F. w. Stone,
fiutist, and a chorus of fifty voices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-10
Under New Management.

The Hotel Mt. Vernon, Atlantic City, re
opens under new management June IL 1t
will be the headquarters for many promi-
neut people both of Washington and BaIu-
more. Mr.. ID. E. Gather has secured pos
session of the hotel, and, after making ex
tensive alterations and improvements, is
ready TO entertain guests. This hotel is
most favorably located on the beach, with
fine ocean views moderate rates and fine
cuisine. The house will be headquarters for
the Baltimore and Washington homeo-
pathic physicians during their convention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-10
Fined and Warned.

Upon the recommendation of Mai Syl-
Vester, chief of police, Policeman ]. p
RomeF. recently found guilty OF using his
baton on prisoner unnecessarily. has been
hned SIG by the District Commissioners
ana warned that hereafter he must exer-
else his Intelligence and secure assistance
when necessary.
pom the recommendation Of the chief of
police, the Commissioners have also fined
Policeman c. q. Tri5by s. for recently
leaving his beat and remaining in a drug
store twenty minutes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-10
Pleasure Club Meeting.

The Temperance Pleasure Club held a
meeting Wednesday evening at the resi-
dence of Capt w. w. Mills No. II Sd street
northeast. Instrumental music was render
ed by Mesdames Wolf and Murphy; Miss
Williams contributed vocal solos, Dancing
was INDUCED in, and at late hour refresh
ments were served,
The next meeting will be held July 3 at
the residence of Mr.. Kennedy, 21G9 G street
northwest, when arrangements will be COM
pleted relative to picnic on the Fourth of
July.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-10

Price Norris was today charged before
Judge Kimball with being drunk and asleer
last night on a bench in Washington Circle
The arrest was made by Policemen Howard
and Boland. Norris said he was awak.
ened from his sleep by one of the officer
striking him across his leg with a baton
and that he was also struck several times
across the back by him. The officer.
claimed that Norris was an habitual drunk
ARD, and the court fined him o.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-10
Allowance of Aiimopy,

In the divorce case of Hattie r. Davi-
son against William II, Dawson Justice
Cole today signed a decree granting the
complainant alimony to the extent of one
third the earnings of the defendant who
is said to be a rope walker and without reg1l-
lar salary. Mrs. Dawson was also granted
attorneys fees to the amount of $50. to be
paid at the rate of SO per month by her
husband
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-10
Changes in Sewer Department.

The following changes in the sewer de-
partrnent of the District have been made
by the Commissioners: w. ID. Fairchild
rodman, at s. per day, appointed inspector
at $50 per day; ]. Z. Whelpley, rodman,
at $3.50 per annum, promoted to be rodman,
at So per day; c. c. Mmmack, chairman
at $3.50 per annum, promoted to be rodman,
at $3.50 per annum: G.. K Woodwork,
chairman, at S2.25 per day, promoted to be
chairman, at $500 per annum. and \. H.
Horton appointed chairman, at S2.23 per
daY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-10

Charles Murch. Lawrence Burke and Will
liam Wise today each forfeited s. for dis
orderly conduct. in the District branch of
the Police Court, and Wise also forfeited
$40 in the United States branch for resist
ing Officers Cover and Wagner in the dis
charge of their duty. The difficulty arose
over the arrest of Murch for alleged ours
ing and swearing. Wise interfered and a
fight ensued, in which Burke also became
involved. The three accused men were
finally oYerpOMered AID locked I'D.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-10
Elng Day Exercises.

rag day exercises will be held at Waugh
Church. corner Sd and streets northeast.
wednesday evening next at o'clock, un-
der the auspices of George H. Thomas
Corps, No. IL. of Woman's Relief Corns
Department of the Potomac. Senator Thur
ston OF Nebraska and other speakers will
be present,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-10
An Easy Guess.


Costigan uelling story)-"Th' foight had
har rdly shtartid before six coppers APP
peared on the scener"
Kerrigan-'Wait a bit, Costigan, ORR bet
ye ten darlers thot foight shtartid in a
saioonr'
Costigan-"It did! But how tn divil did We
guess it?''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-10
IMPORTATION DESIRED.


Inspector Boardman received communi-
cation from Marshal Hamilton Of Baltimore
tojay asking him 20 find relatives of Anna
O'Connor According 10 the Baltimore Off
Gals. the woman committed suicide in the
Bay View Asylum yesterday by hanging.
In his letter Marshal Hamilton said it was
believed he woman had relatives employs
IN the bureau OF engraving and printing.
An officer was sent to the bureau. but no
one was found there TO claim the relation
alp,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-10
Hearing Continued.

The hearing of the case of Daniel Fitz-
hugh, alias Fleet. who was arrested yes
terday by Detectives Herndon and Lacy,
on the charge of stealing 50 in money and
a gold ring valued at SIS from Addie
Holmes, was today continued in the Police
Court until Monday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-10
Hearing Goes Oyer.

Instead Of taking Officer Owens advice
to go home last evening. Edward Ray
who was cursing and swearing, struck the
policeman several times with his fist
When the case came before Judge KimbalJ
today the defendant asked that several
witnesses be summoned. Judge Kimball
consented to this and the hearing went
over until Monday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-10
Sniff Withdrawn.

Mrs. Bessie NJ. Wheatley has Withdrawn
the suit for divorce she recently filed
against her husband, J. Walter Wheatley
An order was taken in Equity Court No
today dismissing the case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-10
The Chinese Satisfactory.

The almost universal good behavior of
the Chinese drivers of the buffalo carts
when under fire led to the recommendation
of their employment for service as litter
bearers, and if the experiment succeeded
ingly on March II l received authority to
hire $50, who were secured at $40 Mexi-
can currency per month each and a ration
and If this experiment does not fail | be-
leve the Chinese will solve the TRANSPORT
problem of an army operating III LuZon in
either the wet or dry season For an ad-
vance into hostile territory l would strong
ly urge that 100 coolies per battalion be
employed in addition to the TRANSPORTATION
now in the hand of the regiments and
moreover, that the Chinese coolies be
brought under contract from Hong Kong to
this country, since being strangers, the
chance of their deserving will be greatly
lessened for they will fear to run away
THE proportion of coolies to soldiers en-
ployed by Japan in the war with China
was 1900 coolies to $1,000 men, but no
other transportation was used.
Il have made no effort to establish any
thing in the way of division transporta-
ton train or supply depot, believing that
the regiment is the proper unit of admins
tratIon and supply when a central depot is
near at hand, but l have endeavored to an
ticipate and fill promptly every demand for
transportation and to supply aid in the
supplying of every other want which ii is
the duty of the quartermaSter department
to meet. AS soon as transportation or ma
terial is furnished ii is at once turned over
to the regimental quartermasters who then
become responsible for it's use, care and
distribution, and to this policy of de-
Capitalization l believe Is largely due
the fact that the division moved as smooth
ly and all wants were met so quickly
For the regimental quartermasters them
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-10

selves I cannot speak too highly for it is
by their Efficient hard and conscientious
work and intelligent foresight that this
success has been accom- plished.''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-10

If you want work read the want columns
Of The Star.