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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-13
STREETS ON SCHEDULE.
List of ThOrOughfares to BE Paved
the Coming Year.

List of ThOrOuEhfares to BE Paved
the Coming Year.
The following schedule of streets to be
improved, by the laying of sheet asphalt or
asphalt blocks, during the coming fiscal
year, has been approved by the District
Commissioners, the necessary funds there
for having been appropriated by Congress
at its recent session:
Northwest secton-O street, New jersey
avenue to LIST street; Sd street. to Q
vania avenue; w street, 18th to 18th
street; 10th street. U street to Florida
avenue; 23d street, Virginia avenue to E
street.
Northeast section-D street, Massachu-
sets avenue to Maryland avenue; F street,
9th street to Maryland avenue; 18th street,
Massachusetts avenue to street: 9th
street. F to II street.
Southeast section-Virginia avenue. Sd to
9Th; North Carolina avenue, D to E; list
street, G to e; South Carolina avenue. I'd
to 9th; F street, LIST to I'd.
Southwest section-N street. Sd to Az;
Virginia avenue, Delaware avenue to I'd
street (north side; South Capitol street,
X to M
Georgetown section-P street 35th to
Seth; Both street, o to p; R street, 32d to
35th.
County-Spruce deDroit Park, Larch to
Hardwood; Harrison street (Anacosria), end
of present pavement to north side of Min
nesota avenue (estimateO; Benning road
18th street east to the Cool Spring road
Sheridan Circle; University place, yelling
to Huntingdon; Kenesaw. 18th to 14th;
Columbia, 18th to 18th; Harvard, 18th to
14th; Kalorama, 18th to Columbia road.
Special-D street southeast, 9th to 1th
North Capitol street, street to Florida
avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-13
LEFT TO SOUTHERN WOMEN.
Care of Confederate Dead in Mary
land and the south.

Following are the resolutions in full re-
garding the case of confederate dead adopt
ed a Charleston, S. c., yesterday by the
reunion of confederate veterans:
Your committee to whom was referred
the resolution introduced by Gen. S. d. Lee
beg to report the following substitute, with
the recommendation of the committee that
the same be adopted:
The United Confederate Veterans, in this
annual reunion assembled, desire to place
upon record their sincere appreciation of
the uterances of the President of the
United States in Atlanta in December last
concerning the assumption Of the care Of
the graves Of our confederate dead by the
national government.
We appreciate every kindly sentiment ex-
pressed, and we shall! Welcame any legisla-
lion which shall result in the care of the
graves of our comrades in the northern
states by our government.
In regard to our dead whose remains are
resting in the states which We're represent
ed in the confederacy and Maryland the
care of their final resting places is a sacred
trust, dear to the hearts of southern wO-
men, and We believe that We can safely
let it there remain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-13
KNIGHTS AT BANQUET.
Members md Guests of Simon COM
mMnderN. h. T.. Emtertnined.

The members of Simon Commandery No.
l. Knights Templar, and their wives quietly
assembled at the residence of Sir knight
Mckenzie Scott. No. 43S ID street south
west, Ascension night, where a sumptuOus
banquet had been prepared. The house was
tastefully decorated with palms and ma
tfonal flags and emblems. The guests of
the commandery were the grand master,
Robert H. Terrill; right eminent grand
commander, John n. Dorster; sovereign
grand inspector general, Thornton A. Jack
son; past grand master. Henry Coleman
and Sir knights w H. Judd Malvin, Frank
J. Cardogo, John 2. Turner and John T
Layton of Mount Calvary Commandery
No. 4. The eminent commander of Simon
Commandery, George S. Newman, presided
and introduced Past Eminent Commander
John w Freeman as the POSTMASTER. The
following were the toasts: symbolic Ma
sorry" responded to by Grand Master Rob-
ert H. Terrill; ''Knighthood in all ages
Right Eminent Grand Commander John N
Dorster; The Order of the Eastern STAR
Past Grand Master Henry Coleman; Scot
fish Rite Masonry Sovereign Grand In
spector General Thornton A. Jackson. AT
/ o'clock am. carriages were ordered and
the guests departed for their homes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-13

the federal steel trust, whose stock already
Issued is $50, 1871 800. Good authorities esti-
mate that Mr.. Flowers profits in the last
eighteen months in Wall street have ex-
ceeded $l4,ooo,150. He had become in that
time the acknowledged speculative leader
In the financial markets of the United
States.
Mr., Flower married Sarah H Woodruff,
a daughter of Morris NJ. Woodruff of
Watertown, on December 26, 1859. Three
children were born, of whom only one sur
wives, Emma Gertrude, who is the wife Of
John b. Taylor. Mr.. Flower had been for
years one of the wardens of St. Thomas
Episcopal Church. in 9TH avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-13

sessions in the hardest kind of labor.
He became deputy postmaster OF Water
town, N. Y. In 1858, and kept his place
six years. Then he became a partner in
the jewelry firm of Hitchcock & Flower,
bought out his partner at the end of two
years, and continued in the business until
1869
Mr.. Flower came to New Yor, in that
year to take charge of the estate of Henry
Keep, whose widow was Mrs Flowers
sister. Mr. Keep owned great many rail-
read and other stocks, and during the
months before his death he spent much
time instructing Mt. Flower about them.
Having thus gained an insight into Wall
street and its methods, Mr.. Flower formed
in 1870 the firm OF Benedict, Flower &,
Co, In which he Joined E. G. Benedict and
H. H. Truman. This firm was dissolved in
1872, when Mr.. Flower was i'll for several
months. Not long afterward he organized
the banking firm of Flower & Co, which
has since been power in Wall street Mr.
Flower was always a democrat.
In the early 'T0s he helped Samuel j.
flden to develop the famous organization
which exposed Tweed ands enjoyed many
other triumphS. Il -
Defeated w. w. Aston.
Mr. Flower was chosen chairman of the
democratic state committee in 1877, and in
1881 he defeated William Waldorf Astor for
Congress, after a hot campaign, in the
eleventh district. Hiss alority was 300,
while Levi P. Mortont republican, had car
ried It at the last previous election by more
than 1900 votes. He refused q renomina-
ton. He was elected governor of the state
in 1891.
In the cholera epidemic in the late sum-
mer of 1892 thousands of passengers ar
irving from Europe were quarantined on
shipboard down the bay. AS an emergency
measure Governor Flower bought with his
own money the Fire Island Hotel, in the
name of the state. and ordered that the
passengers be sent there.
Mr., Flower took BROOKLYN RAND
Transit less thar two years ago, buying
from 10000 to 10000 shares at about 25,
when the ca pital stock was only S25, 900 600.
He absorbed many subordinate lines,
among them the Nassau Electric Company
and increased the capital stock to So O0O,-
o00, and by his extraordinarily successful
manipulation put the price up to 1877. His
holdings in Brooklyn Rapid Transit alone.
which cost him two years ago little more
than $780, 900, are worth at tOaay-s market
price more than .1vv,C3J.
a Founder OF the Steel Trust.
Mr.. Flower was one of the founders OF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-13
Leasing of Wharf PrjyiIepes

The District Commissioners have inform
ed VIM. A. Raglan. 1907 E street southwest
who desired to lease strip of land at the
foot of 18th street on the river front that
his application will be considered later.
The Commissioners state that the question
OF leasing wharf privileges is now under
consideration by them, and that his appli-
cation will be attended to as soon as an
understanding - reached.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-13
Attempted Robbery, Accidental Fir,

An attempt was made last evening to rob
the residence of Mr.. ]. Shipman, No. 1853
kenesaw avenue, but the noise made by
members of the family frightened the
would-be thief away. In his fight the fell
low upset lamp, which set fire to the
house. Fortunately a member of No. IL
engine company heard the noise, and has
tening to the place extinguished the blaze
after about s25 worth of damage had been
inflicted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-13
Sketch OF His Career.

Roswell Pettibonc Flower was born IN
Theresa, Jefferson county, N Y, August Z,
1880 His father was born at Oak HILL
Green county, n. Y, and his ancestors
went from Connecticut. Roswell was the
sixth of nine children, and when his father
died he was eight years Old. He worked
with his brothers on two farms his mother
owned, aud speut his time between school
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-13
Rroker Zebley a bankrupt.

John E. Zebley, investor and broker Of
New York city, has filed petition in bank
ruptcy. The tota! liabilities are ST17 $50, of
which there are nominaily secured 1901 ,32S
unsecured, $751; 641; notes which ought to
be paid by others, $780, accommodation
paper $44 24a
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tice work, In anticipation of the peace jubi-
lee parade
Corp. McCathran and Corp. Lockhead
have been appointed fourth and fifth ser
geants. respectively. Sergt Lockhead has
been detailed to act quarternaster. Capt.
Edwards has inaugurated a school for non
commissioned officers. and they are re-
inp
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-13
VIII BE Closed Sunday.

The Capital Camera Club announces that
It's Photographic exhibit will be closed to
the public tomorrow Sunday, but will re-
open Monday for the remainder of the
week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-13

The commissary arrangements for the
camp will mark a departure from the rule
Of former years. There will be no battalion
messes, each company looking after its own
supplies. Each will be allowed stipulated
sum for the employment of professional
cook. If the men shall not be fed properly,
then the responsibility will rest where it
properly belongs. on the company com
mander.
As regards supplies. 1t is asserted that
there will be no possible room for com
plant. Gen. Harries and his staff realize
that the men ought to have good food and
plenty of il. This can be obtained without
difficulty, and the expectation is that the
gUardsmen will be brought back to wash
ington i'll better condition than they will
be when they leave for Leesburg.
A matter of interest to the enlisted men
IS the announcement that they will be sup
piled with blue flannel shirts. Through the
exercise OF energy and diligence. the com
handing general has secured from the War
Department issue of shirts sufficient to
supply the brigade. These will be issued
to the men and will be part of the pre-
sCribed uniform while In camp.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-13
Athletic Association Classes.

The following have been elected members
Of the National Guard Athletic Associations
F. B. Graves K. r, Truesdell. ]. Goldstein
j. s. Perkins, r. E. Groome. J. f Molare
B. F. Roach, ]. F. Fiske and r. Null all
of Company B. 4th Battalion, and r. Gun
der, c. Hoyne, c. Brown, w. A. Willis E.
r. Martin, T. g. Herbert, j. Hefferman,
j. Holneer. w. GARRISON F. F. Brown and
capt. b. Streeks, all Of Company c, 4th
Battalion.
Prof. Koran expresses himself as pleased
with the interest displayed by the members
OF his various classes. instruction is given
Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings
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The program of the weeks work on board
the United States steamer Prairie by the
Naval Battalion. District of Columbia Ma
tional Guard, on the occasion of its first
al nual practice cruise. next June, has been
prepared by Assistant Secretary Allen. as
follows:
First day-9:3U-l1:1:-M Muster and stations
at guns. Instructions about training. ele-
waiting and sighting
1O:45-11 :45-AimiLg drill.
l;3O-2:SO-TaLiEg apart breech mechan-
Ism instruction concerning parts; clean
Ing and returning same.
2:30 (after finishing above)-Continue aim
ing drill TIL each man has made a target.
Second day-9:30-1O: 15-HaVing sent men
who were at 6-inch to the 6-puunder guns
and vice versa, carry out exactly the same
routine as first day.
Third day-9:3U-Muste at stations Sub
caliber practice. Crews drilled as if firing
regularly, but each gun acts independently.
Each man fires ten shots, then shift sta
tons
1:3O-Same forenoon.
Fourth 30-lJ:ls-Muster at sta
lions Subcaliber practice. First and sec
ond gun captains FIRE. Commence firing
and cease firing by busle. as in regular
divisional drill
10:45-Aiming drill.
1:3o-2:30-Samc as forenoon. After COM
p}etiuS gun drill finish aiming drill each
man making q target
Fifth day-Muster a stations Each gun
fire = rounds at target. Guns fire in sue
cession.
I:So-Continue morning work
Sixth day-9:3O-Muster at stations. Com
plete work Of NTH day. and when COM
pleted the naval militia will be examined
in all drills signals. etc.
l;30-Continue forenoon work till finished
The Prairie Is now cruising the naval
militia of the state of Georgia being aboard
her at the present time.
Preparinr for Cump Duffes
In preparation for the annual encamp-
ment. Capt. Edwards, Company A. I'd Bat
TALON, is exercising his men in guard
mounting and extended order drill. The
company is also doing considerable praq-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-13
Conspicuous by Absence.

An absence Of hired men will be noticed
a the Leesburg camp. The professional
cooks and a few servants, including team
sters, will constitute the force of employees.
The enlisted men of each company will be
detailed to assist in the culinary depart
ment from time to time. In this connec-
ticn, ii may be stated that every company
will be supplied with locked mess box,
where superhuous ratious and supplies may
b. stored in safety. All officers of the
general staff and of the regimental and
battalion stats will be mounted. Every
thing Is TO be done, as stated, to
make the outing pleasant possible for
all concerned.
There will be band concerts every even
ing, and to these the people of Leesburg
will be invited. Ample accommoda tions
may be found in Leesburg for those rela-
tives and friends of the guardsmen who
wish to be near the soldier boys during the
encampment. Facilities for transportation
from the camp to town will be abundant.
General orders. covering ALI details of the
outing. will be issued from headquarters
early next week
The brigade will break camp Saturday,
the nth Of June, and reach this city late
in the afternoon of that day
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-13
Notes.

Lieut.. j. H. Grifiths has notified the
members Of light Battery that hereafter
drills will occur Wednesday evening of
each week, promptly at o'clock. A full
attendance of the members has been urged
for the reason that there IS much 10 be ac-
compHshed in the work of preparation for
the annual encampment of the brigade
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-13
RECEIVE THEIR DIPLOMAS
Graduates of Howard University Equipped
for BUSINESS.
Medical, Dental and Pharmaceutical
-Addresses by President Rankin,
Gen. Howard and Prof. Seaman.

The commencement exercises of Howard
University medical, dental and pharmaceu-
teal classes of 90 took place last evening
at the First Congregational Church. in the
presence of very large audience
The graduates in medicine were c. G.
Barnett of Huntington, W. Va; J. N Birch
Barbados, ". L.; Grant g. Brown, Atchi-
son, Kan; c. b. Chamberlin Washington
ID. c.; Thomas G.. Coates jamestown, R.
l.; Eugene Gray Covington Annapolis Nd. :;
William P. Dickerson, keswick, Va; las
{. bowling, Elizabeth Hampson and George
T. SewalI, Washington, D. c.; Benjamin Il.
Henderson, a. B., Fayetteville, n. G.; Alex
ander Hylan johnson, Tower Hill. Va ::
George Andrew Lewis Weatherford Texas:
+. NJ. Madison, Austin Texas: Charles A
Murray, u. ID. S, Worcester Mass; Ii i
Nichols, Memphis, Tenn; c. Clay Sibley
BrNan, Texas; Joseph L. Thomas jamaica
w. l.; Joseph J. q. Weaver Newark n i
In dentistry-David Arthur Ferguson
portsmouth, Ohio; c. c. Fry. West Ches-
ter, Pa; Samuel E. Gale and Robert G
w alkeT, Jamaica, B. w. l.; AIva c. Gar
rott Marion, Ala. d. W. Onley, Jackson
to, Canada.
In pharmacy-J. L. Joffe, Russia; SYLVIA
nus Jones. London, England; Rudolph HI
Ken, Washington, ID. G.: Rein H ShIniev
SlmpsonVille, Md; Theodore Smith. Colds.
ton Rouge, La.
The Addresses
The principal address was by President
ltankln, principal of the university. whose
remarks We're designed to impress upon the
minds of the graduates the importance of
the profession they were entering Address
es were also made by Prof W. H. Seaman
and Gen. o. o, Howard, the latter the
founder of the institution, and in whose
honor the university was named The de-
srees were conferred by President Rankin
Inc arrangements We're in charge of
Messrs. H. J. Nichols. James c. Downing
James b. Williams, Rev. S. A. Washington
NJ Nj. Dickson, S. E. Gale, A r. Taylor
and Theodore Smith
Among the many present were Drs. Thos
Il. Hood, c. Il. Purvis, y. F. Graham. d s
Lamb, w. II. Seaman, John T. Bracket
Robert Reyburn, F. J. Shadd, James r.
Hodgkin. Andrew }. Brown j. H. Puriy
J. Melvin Lamb, E. a. Balloch f. O. Belt,
w. w. Alleger. S. r. Watts, George n
Perry, H. p. Davis, F. Z. Maxcy. a. NJ
Curtis. Collins Marshall, John R. Francis
Andrew j. Gwathney, Charles l. West. f.
ID. Williston. John w. Mitchell R. b. Tyler
A. ID. Weakley, Isabel Haslup A w. Tan
Gil +. A. Campbell, w. S. Naylor and r. S
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Company B, ID Battalion. is accomplish
ing excellent work at the present time in
the way of drill. Capt. Chisholm has a
company of four solid tours out at every
assembly. and the command maneuvers in
way that is entirely creditabie The com
pany has been invited to give an exhibition
drill at River View June =. on the occasion
OF the excursion arranged for the benefit
OF needy members of the District Volunteer
Regiment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-13
Objects in View.

As heretofore stated in The Star, the idea
IS to instruct the officers and men of the
National Guard as fully as may be possible
regarding the conditions they would have
to meet in active service in the field. PraC-
tice marches will be the feature of the
weeks outing 1t should be borne in mind,
however, that these marches are 10 be for
instruction and not for exhaustion. They
are to be very easy, for the reason that a
march of three or four miles will serve
for the purposes OF instruction as well as
would march of thirty or forty miles. I'm
mediateiy after the troops reach the rem
devious camp. two or three battalions will
be dispatched practice march They
will proceed three four miles, pitch shell
ter tents. spend the night under the same
and return to the rendezvous camp the fol-
lowing day. when other battalions will be
sent out. This procedure will be followed
throughout the week.
There will be very little work done in
the way of dress parades and other cere-
monies. with the exception, of course, of
guard mounting. Throughout the entire en-
campment there will probably be not more
than one or two dress parades. These will
be complimentary to the citizens of Lees
burg and vicinity, who have already given
assurance that they will do all in their
power to make the stay of the guardsmen
among them just as pleasant as possible.
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THE NATIONAL 6 u AR
Arrangements Made for Annual Camp
Near Leesburg, Va.
Site REGARDED As MOST DESIRABLE
Brigade to Go Under Canvas the
10th of June
PERSONAL AND OTHER NEWS

Although the official contracts have not
been actually signed It is practically q GER
tainty that the troops of the District Of
Columbia National Guard will go into camp
next month in the vicinity of Leesburg. Va.
The site for the rendezvous camp of the
brigade is about one mile from the town
of Leesburg 1t was inspected a few days
ago by General Harries, Major Parmenter
quartermaster general, and Major Neu-
meyer, commissary general. These officers
are unanimous and emphatic in declaring
that the country is admirably adapted for
the purpose in view They report that the
water for drinking is unexcelled, both as
regards quantity and quality. The facili-
ties for bathing are excellent, the elevation
is high, the timber Is sufficient, and the
reads could hardly be better. The camp
will be in the very midst of supplies of all
sorts 1t is convenient to teesburg and ac-
cessible to this city, trains running at fire.
quent intervals. All in all, it Is promised,
the encampment of the District troops dur
ing the summer of 1899, will go on record
as the most successful. enjoyable and best
arranged In the history of the local brigade.
The troops of the National Guard will
leave this city for camp by special train
about or o'clock the morning of Satur-
day. June 10. The brigade will be under
CANVAS, II is llltllucu, Will SNei lliiiS III
complete running order by noon the same
day. An entirely new outfit of camp equip
age has been secured.
The rendezvous camp will consist for the
most part of conical wall tents. The Off
GERS will use the ordinary wall tent. while
each first sergeant will be allotted what
is known as common tent" In addition
there will be special tents for the accom-
mediation of the cooks. Every two men will
also have issued to them a shelter tent,
each man carving half of it.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-03-30
In Memory OF Mrs. Sallie Grant.

In memory of Mrs. Salle Grant, whose
spirit took Its flight TO tho God who
gave 1t on tho 10th instant. Sho was q
consistent Christian and q great sufferor,
but bore her suffering with resignation
to Gods will, Tho evening before hor
death aho told hor husband hor end was
near, but she was ready. She mot death
with no fear, knowing Christ had taken
away the sting. Sho often exhortcd hor
chlldrQn to 1.-Two for God. Sho lived to
SEQ many of her children safe in tho
fold. She leaves q husband and eight
childron, Four daughters arc married,
Icy only regret was to leave hor twin
girls, as they were delicate.
Weep not, loved cnes, her weary feet's ot rest
God called hcr homo, He knew best;
She IS in the arms of Jesus, so DO content
THIS blessing, In disguise, was sent
And we look back with clear eyes,
Aver lfo's short span,
"6n see, with wondering glad surprise,
Gods perfect plan;
And Knowing the way she went
Was Gods own way,
WIN understand hia Wise intent
somo day, some day. MILD.