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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-11
ANACOSTIA HAPPENINGS.
Arrangements for Memorial Day
Analysis of Well Wnter-Briefs.


Arrangements for Memorial day occupied
the attention Of the members of John A.
Logan Post, No. IS, G. A. R., along with
other matters, at the regular meeting of
the post last night in Masonic Hall. The
program, as far as adopted, comprises an
address by the post commander H. w.
Emo; an address by the Rev. Dr. Miller a
poem by Mr.. Edmund Messer and prayer
opening and closing. by Chaplain Alpheus
Dawson The St Elizabeth choir and band
are TO take part. On the Sunday preceding
Memorial day Rev. {. o. Isaac will address
the members of the post at Anacostia
Church in the evening. The post, following
a custom on this side of the river. will
designate speakers for the public schools of
this section for the day before the goth
Charlotte Davis, coiored woman resid-
ing on the NaylOr place, reported at the
police station yesterday that her three
Eaonths-old child had died without medical
attention 1t was learned that physician
mad been attending the child for some time
before death occurred, and in the absence
of the mother. The physician gave a Ger
tlncate OF death last evening.
Yesterday, in response to complaints of
mltZens, a representative Of the health de-
partnent secured for analysis samples of
the water from a we'll in the vicinity oP
monroe and Fillmore streets. II the anal
ysis shows bad water, as 1t Is claimed the
pump Will be taken up and the well closed
me questions over the putting down of a
sewer on the same square were also given
IN charge OF the same official, who made a
personal investigation of the matter
washington street between Pierce and
Adams streets has been placed in good con
ditlon again by the removal last evening of
the obstructions in the shape of piles of
edrth lett there by plumber, whose arrest
evening. 1' '0''
ne 1east OF the Ascension was observed
TINS morning at st. Teresas Church NV The
celebration of low masses at 6 and =
o'clock. o o
Rev CHARLES Warren Currier will open a
mission at st. Teresas next Sunday.
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TALL STRUCTURES
Subject of Discussion Before the
Mechanical Engineers.
PAPER BY REGINALD PELHAM BOLTON
Rolling Mill Fly Wheels the Theme
of Mr.. Fritz.
LARGE ATTENDANCE NOTED

The present meeting of the American So
ciety of Mechanical Engineers, which be-
gan in this city Tuesday evening, has
broken all previous records of attendance.
Over $50 delegates and guests have regis
tered, this number eclipsng any heretofore
reached in the history of the thirty nine
meetings held since the formation of the or
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Electricians to he Enlisted.

Instructions have been given for the en-
Hstment of electricians for the United
States navy at the Washington city navy
yard. Candidates for this enlistment may
procure permits to take the necessary eX-
animation at the bureau Of navigation,
Navy Department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-11

ganiZation. In the matter of entertainment
and the value of papers presented it is also
believed the Washington meeting will sur
pass all others This is, of course very
gratifying to the members of the local COM
mittee, who have worked hard for the sue
cess of the convention.
This mornings Indictment weather had the
effect of keeping all the delegates indoors,
and consequently the professional session
in the assembly hall at the Arlington Hotel
was very largely attended, a number of lAe
ladies being present. They seemed to be
very interested in the discussion of fly
wheels and tall office buildings. There were
out TWO papers presented, the remaining
ones being postponed until tomorrow morn
ing, when the session will be called to order
promptly at 10 o'clock.
This afternoon the society will visit the
navy yard in a body and will be shown
over the gun shops and the other mechan-
ical plants in operation there Tonight will
be marked by the elegant reception Mrs
George Westinghouse has planned and to
which all of the visitors have been invited
A number of distinguished Washington peo-
pie have been invited to meet the society
tomorrow morning s session will bring
the business of the meeting TO close In
the afternoon there will be an excursion to
Mount Vernon and in the evening a visit
to the Washington monument and the Con-
gressIonal Library.
Tall Office Structures.
The first paper of the morning session
was presented by Reginald Pelham Bolton
of New York city, the subject being: The
Equipment of Tail Office Buildings in New
York City" Mr. Bolton has had a wide
experience in this line of construction. and
his paper gave many interesting details
of the modern skyscrapers of the metropo-
lis.
In a space in the lower part of New
York city" said Mr.. Bolton. "one mile in
length and two-thirds of a mile in average
breadth there are at present located some
ffty-sx buildings exceeding 1870 feet in
height, while a few of these range from
300 to 325 feet from the sidewalk level
The demand for office accommodation in
this district began in the vicinity of the
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Honored by His shipmates.

Gunner George Ford was recently pre-
scented with handsome sword by his ship
mates of the Nashville. on which Mr.. Ford
served during the war with Spain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-11

If you want work read the want column;
Of The Star.
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insular. lower Maryland, AMI from points in
Virginia both sides of the Blue ridge. These
signs are very gratifying, not only to the
enterprising jubilee pushers, but to the
merchants, hotel men and boarding house
prOprietOrs, as a big crowd If strangers as
sures always a substantial addition to the
local circulation of the coin of the realm
The attractions of the celebration are be-
ing made more and more familiar to the
people at large every day, and the work of
the press, the advertising and the other
committees which are aiding in the work
o. publicity promises TO bear satisfactory
fruit The chairman of the press committee
Is Mr.. Henry Litchtield West, one of
the most widely known newspaper men in
the country. of long experience and high
attachments. He has been connected with
the Washington Post since shortly after it
was founded. and is now. as he has been
Tor years past, its political writer. He Is
also contributor to the leading reviews
and enjoys a popularity as extensive as his
District.
The vice chairman is Mr. Charles A
BOynton of the Associated Press and the
secretary is Mr.. j a. Mathews the WASH
inston correspondent of the Chicago News.
The other members of the committee are:
A. s. Ayres, Scripps-McRae League; w
Il: Bryan, Washington Evening Star; L.
| W. Brady, Baltimore News; Scott c. Bone.
Washington Post: Wilbur F. Coyle Ralti-
more Herald; Charles W. Campbell Phila-
delphia Inquirer: Otto Carmichael. Detroit
journal; Jay f. Durham. Washington
Times; Richard Lee Fearn. New York Tri
bune; Louis Garthe. Baltimore American:
Walter 5. Hutchins, Washington Times
Edwin NJ. Hood. Associated Press; Frank
H. Hosford, Chicago Dispatch; Rudolph
Kaufman. Washington Evening Star:
John P Miller, Washington Evening Star;
Thomas c, Noyes. Washington Evening
Star, Norman Pruitt w p Spurgeon'
Washington Post; W w. Smith, Baltimore
Sun, and Cluskey Cromwell, Washington
| Evening Star
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An Active Pusher.

Another man who has been potent fac
TOT Tor jubilee success, and whose fore
SIGHT, discriminating judgment and advice
nave been of great value, is Mr.. James w
Somerville, the vice chairman of the gen.
eral committee, and a member of the execu-
tive, the finance, the stands and privileges
and the decorations committees, respective
iy- To gentleman of less energy these
various duties might be dnerous, but Mr..
Somerville is equipped Win the faculty for
doing plenty of work to the satisfaction of
himself and his friends especially when the
question of community good and local pride
Is under consideration. He was not al first
favorable TO the proposition for holding the
national peace jubilee this year but when
he learned the widespread interest in its
behalf he showed his true public spirit by
entering heartily into the work of making
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-11

it a success. Mr.. Somervile is a native of
Washington and is at the head of the firm
of Thomas Somerville 4 Sons the brass
founders. succeeding his late father in the
management of the business. He has been
for several years the president of the Mount
Pleasant Citizens Association and treas
urer of the Washington board of trade.
Masks Mt the Reyelries.
A largely attended and enthusiastic meet
ing of the reyelTiss committee was held last
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Salvation Army Leader in Town.

Major Blanche B. Cox Of the Salvation
Army, formerly stationed in Washington
as commandant of the district including
Washington, Maryland and Virginia, is re-
visiting her many friends here on her way
from her present command, which is In the
state of Iowa, to attend the national coun-
Gil in New York city. She is accompanied
by Adjutant foder, her secretary, who is a
musician, and they will hold a meeting this
evening at o'clock at the Eastern Presby-
terrain Church. corner of 9th street and
Maryland avenue northeast
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Reception by WOman's Auxiliary.

st. Johns Parish Hall was brilliant with
flags and plants yesterday afternoon in
honor of reception given by the Woman
Auxiliary Society. Tea and ices were
served from dainty tables; the flower
booth with it's attractive attendants
was we'll patronized, while all the
guests were made comfortable by the
most homelike salon" appointments to
enjoy the concert, which was the feat
ure of the afternoon, opening with the
Peyton Quartet of stringed instruments by
Mrs. Walcott, son and daughters every
number of which was delightful; Miss Walk
followed with Angels Serenade, violin OBJ
lIgato; Miss Casey also gave two numbers,
because i Love You, Dear" being an es-
pccial triumph OF expression Mr. Charles
Roberts O number from Dudley Buck and
Mr.. Mayo contributed a piano solo, Mr.
Freeman and Mr.. Mcleod were accom-
panistS.
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AWARDED no SAKS & co.


The contract 10 supply the shades for the win
dows of the post office building in this city
has been awarded to Saks & Co. In view Of their
well-known ability handle speedily large order
o
Evening star., 1899-06-01
VIOLENT AND PECULIAR,
Last Nights Storm Played Both Seri-
Gus and Fantastic Tricks

Ihe storm which swept down from the
northwest and enveloped Washington early
last night was unusual in its violence as
well as In its other characteristics. Arriv-
ing with almost the proportions of a tenn
pest, the high wind carried perfect sheets
Of water hurled from Iow-hanging clouds
constantly streaked with vivid forked
lightning and revarherating with a steady
cannorade of thunder After passing to
the southwest it Terraced its course and
while its strength was diminished it had
sufficient force to make the nervous trem-
bic again and assure danger and drenching
to every one out of doors.
The deluge quickly filled the sewer traps.
making the openings inadequate to admit
the torrents that rushed to them, and
Pennsylvania avenue and the other thor
oughfares in the low-lying sections of the
city were flooded curb deep clear across.
Over three-quarters of an inch of rain
fell during the heavy part of the storm.
Lightning struck in numerous places limbs
railways found it either impossible to run
or were seriously retarded, the conduits
flooding at low levels
The storm was indirectly responsible for
the death of Mr.. John H. Beesther who at
tempted to reach his home near the Balti-
more and Ohio tracks by crossing the rail-
road at 4th and | streets northeast. Blind
ed by the rain he did not observe an ap-
preaching train, and was struck and killed
Another accident due to the storm result
Evening star., 1899-06-01
COSTLY COURTESY.
Stranger Loses Money and Guide De.
priVed of Liberty

Henry Smith, colored was today charged
before Judge Scott with assaulting Thos
j. Holloway last night, and also with hay-
ing razor concealed on his person. He
pleaded guilty of the latter charge but de-
MED the other. He was sent to jail for one
hundred and twenty days.
The complaining witness, Thomas J. Hol-
loway. whose home is in Georgia, and who
has just been mustered out of an immune
regiment, was at the Baltimore and Poto-
mac station, waiting for the departure of
south bound outgoing train. He was ap-
preached by Smith. he said. who. after re-
ferring to the facl that Holloway would
have to wait several hours before he could
get out of the city, offered to conduct him
on a sightseeing tour of the city The Of
Ter was accepted, and the men started out
Holloway went on to say that Smith first
conducted him to a disreputable house
where, during his stay he was robbed of
$40. The two men remained at the house
Tor several hours. Soon after again start
ing out Smith Informed Holloway that he
had been with him for several hours and
demanded pay for his services He was in
formed that as he had conducted Holloway
to house where he was robbed, Smith
ought to get his pay from the propriet ress
OF the house Smith then tried, Holloway
said. to get him to go to another house
where, as he believed, Smith Intended to re-
HeVe him OF the rest of his money HolIo-
way managed eventually to get word to
Officers YOe and Aud, and they arrest ed
Smith.
When searched at the station a razor was
found on the prisoner. Smith did not at
tempt to deny the statements of Holloway
which in the main were corroborated hv
William II. Perry and Henry Williams. two
residents of Washington
Evening star., 1899-06-01
THE DECISION DEFERRED
Commissioners Delay Action on Applica-
tion of the Capital Traction Company.
Proposed Loop on Fourteenth Street
Subject of Further Consideration
Probable Outcome.

The construction by the Capital Traction
Company of a loop at the Mt Pleasant
terminus of it's 18th street line was again
considered by the District Commissioners
in board meeting yesterday afternoon,
with the result that the Commissioners de-
cided to postpone the question of granting
the company's application until they have
been furnished with the plans of the pas
senger station which the company pro-
poses to erect in connection with the loop.
AS has been heretofore explained in The
Star. the railroad company has purchased
a tract of land in the square bounded by
18th AID 18th streets and Kenyon street
and Whitney avenue. whereon 1t proposes
to erect a passenger station. This station
the company proposes to connect with its
rain tracks on 14th street by running a
single track eastwardly on Kenyon street
to the tract purchased by it. thence north
wardly through the purchased land to
Whitney avenue, and thence westwardly
along Whitney avenue to 14th street. The
company claims that the Commissioners
are authorized to grant its application for
the use of said thoroughfares by the act
of Congress Incorporating the Washington
and Georgetown Railroad Company, to the
rights and privileges of which corporation
the Capital Traction Company asserts it
succeeded. This claim Of the latter COM
pany, the attorney for the District has ad-
vised the Commissioners. is sustained by
the law in the case. provided it be shown
that the public interests demand the erec-
tion of such passenger station and the
necessary connecting tracks.
Opposed by Residents.
The construction of the proposed loop is
stoutly opposed by residents and property
owners in its immediate vicinity, and 1t is
because of this opposition that the Com
missioners have so long deliberated in the
matter. Recently, as was stated in The
Star at the time, the Commissioners in
quired of the company whether its pro-
posed loop could rot be abandoned in
favor of some other plan, which would re-
move all grounds Of complaint on the part
of the immediate residents and property
owners. 1t is understood however, that
the company in reply informed the Com
missioners that some other plan is not
practicable under all the circumstances In
view OF the company's reply the Commits
sloners have now asked to be furnished
with the plans of the proposed passenger
station. When these plans have been fur
nlshed them, 1t is understood that the Com
missioners will promptly dispose of the
question. provided. of course the plans
meet all the requirements of the building
regulations
The Commissioners decline to state in
what manner they will dispose of the mat
ter, out there is every reason to believe
that the companys application will be
granted. Indeed, as was stated in The
Star several days ago. the Commissioners
very much doubt whether they could deny
1t. In view Of all the circumstances. There
fore, there seems to be little doubt of the
the Commissioners to construct the pro-
posed loop.
Evening star., 1899-06-01
DEATH OF MRS. DAPRAY.
For Twenty Years Past n Resident of
Washington.

Mrs. Mary A. Dapray died late last night
at her residence, No. 1107 18th street. the
sequel of a change for the worse in her
condition, which began about a week ago.
Six physicians were at different times In
attendance, and nearly constantly in con-
ference but complicated conditions arose
which defied all medical skill.
Mrs Dapray removed to Washington
over twenty years ago, after the death of
her husband, the late DR.. John Edward
Dapray of Charleston, S. c., and her six
children, who were all at her bedside at the
time of her death, include Capt. John A.
Dapray, United States army, lieutenant
colonel and adjutant general of the Dis
trict of Columbia militia: Mr.. ST Julien B.
Dapray Of this city. Mr.. Thomas Bon
Dapray, temporarily living in New Orleans;
Miss Julia Marion Dapray, Miss Florence
Neva Dapray and Miss Marie Rosalie
Dapray, all well and favorably known in
this city. The distinguishing feature of
Mrs. Dapray's esttnable character was her
generous, lovable nature and her faculty
Tor forming the most enduring friendships
especially among the young, among whom
she was markedly popular. The funeral
ceremonies will occur at St. Patrck's
Church Saturday, at 10 o'clock am with
the Rev. DIR. d. j. Stafford officiating at
solemn requiem mass The interment will
occur at Mt. Olivet cemetery, this city.
Evening star., 1899-06-01
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN.
Local Items Gathered in the Wes,
End Section

The newly elected officers of GEORGETOWN
Patriarchs, No. AZ, Grand United Order of
Odd Fellows, gave a banquet to the mem
bers OF the order last evening at their hall
on 2Sth street. Addresses were delivered
by Capt. Joseph c. Beckett First Lieut..
George T. Beason, Second Lieut. Walter J..
Abrams, Chief of Stewards N c. Mitchell.
Quartermaster Daniel Washington and
others. Since the reorganization of the
tested and many new members are expect
ed. The banquet last evening was greatly
enjoyed by all who attended
Ida Timbers, aged twenty-six a colored
domestic employed by Mrs. Hattie w Per-
kinS of 3U09 Dumbarton avenue, was placed
under arrest last evening by Policeman
Trussell on warrant charging her with
petty larceny. She Is alleged to have
stolen a number of articles from the house
hold at different times, the aggregate value
of which is about 500 The police have been
supplied with full list of the missing ar
ticles, and an effort will be made to re-
cover them.
Mr.. r. c. King, while on the river front
yesterday forenoon, discovered an object
floating in the river, which, upon inyestiga-
tion proved to be the body of an infant
The body had been in the water SO long it
was impossible to determine the age or
color The remains were brought to the
Georgetown station and the coroner
notified.
Mr.. David L. Reynolds is confined to his
home on o street, suffering with severe ill
ness.
Mr.. George Ray of 34th street is unable
to leave his room by reason of an attack
of rheumatism,
Evening star., 1899-06-01

eu IN Mrs Marion Joyce, wife OF Policeman
joyce, residing at No. 1904 Florida avenue
northeast having her right leg broken
electric car. and lightning struck the troll
ley wire, the current entering the car and
setting II on fire. Mrs. Joyce I'm her alarm.
Jumped from the car and sustained the
injuries mentioned. She was take, 10
Georgetown University Hospital accom-
panied by her husband. who was with her
at the time.
Inc l4th and [ street lines Of the CapItaI
lractlon company were tied up for some
time, the former being out Of service from
1880 until II oc,ock. A plough OF one of
the cars became short-circuited and TO dis
cover the trouble all the cars had TO be
examined. the fault being found I'm the very
last one thus investigated
Evening star., 1899-06-01
SCHOOL CLOSES.
fup1Is and Teachers Separate 70,
Summer Vacation Period.

fupils and Teachers Separate for
summer Vacation Period.
The reception room of the Washington
Heights School was crowded Yesterday to
witness the exercises which brought to a
close the years work. Miss Frances Mar
Tin received her guests amid a bower of
roses, assisted by three of her teachers
Miss Louise Martin, Miss Minnie A. Rob-
erts and Miss Clara Cummings.
The following program was given: French
play, entitled, Stella" by primary classes;
oumb bell charging, senior classes; recita-
uon, Rover in Church." intermediate
classes; selection from "Cyrano de Berger
ac, seniors; attitude work, Intermediates:
recitation, Burial of the Old Flag Rozier
Dulaney; Tennysons Victim" seniors:
HOW Grandma Danced the Minuet," pri-
marles; statue posing, Grace Peters Sadie
Doonttle, Kate McIlheney, Iva Robinson.
May Snowhill, Annie Wood
Prlzes were awarded as follows: Highest
IN examinations, seniors, Kate McIlheney,
Grace Peters; Intermediates, Elsie Ladd
bessie Fahnestock; department, Kate Nc
1lheney.
At the conclusion of the exercises re-
1reshments were served and fareWells
spoken, the teachers and pupils parting for
the summer rest
Evening star., 1899-06-01
THE DAMROsCH SOCIETY.
Officers Elected at Its Annual Meeting
Last Night.

The Damrosch Society held its annual
meeting last evening, at which reports from
the various officers were received. These
showed very satisfactory condition Of af-
fairs, both financially and otherwise. The
active membership was increased by nearly
90 per cent. The associate membership fea-
ture will be strongly encouraged hereafter,
and the great progress of the society in Its
artistic side during the past season was a
source of fself-congratulation. The most i'm
portant events of the year were the Kreh-
biel lecture on Wagner, which met with so
much favor; the concert of March 2, at
which the society was assisted by Mrs.
Thomas c. Noyes, Mrs. Charles Shaler, Mr..
Herman Rakemann and Mr.. Archibald Ohm
stead. and its recent concert at the Lafay-
cite Square Theater, where its own excel
lent work was augmented by that of
Madame Clementine De We're and Miss
Mary Louise Clary
The following board of governors was
elected for the ensuing year: President,
Mr. Eugene E. Stevens; vice president. MIR.
QUO D. j. Luebkert; corresponding secre-
tary, Mr.. James G. Traylor; financial secre-
tary, Mr.. Andrew Y. Bradley: treasurer.
Mr.. George Scharf librarian, Mr.. e. II.
Parry, and Mr.. Edmund A. Varela, Mr..
Vareia and Mr.. Archibald Olmstead were
unanimously Reelected musical director
ana accompanist, respectively. The audit
ing committee will be Messrs. G, Thomas
Duhiop, ). Scharf and W. A. Domer.