davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1899-03-23
Ordered by Commissioner.

The following orders have been made by
the District Commissioners:
That flushing basins be constructed as
follows. chargeable to appropriation for au-
tomato flushing tanks. 1899: estimated cost,
Sl.OOO: Northwest corner New Jersey ave-
nue. and n street northwest, southeast cor
rer Sth and N streats northwest, north
west corner Columbia and o streets north
west, northwest corner 11th and o streets
northwest, southeast corner 18th street and
Florida avenue northwest, northwest cor
nar pennsylvania avenue and Washington
circle, northwest corner 9th and A streets
northeast and southeast corner 18th and B
streets northeast
That thirty-fve feet of twenty four-inch
sewer and one mar hole be constructed in
the west side of 1st street northwest, cross
Ing . street; at an estimated cost of $40
That seventy feet of twenty-ons-inch
sewer and two manholes be constructed
In the south side of L street southwest
crossing South Capitol street; at an esti-
mated cost of $245
That seventy feet of twelve-inch sewer
ana three manholes be constructed, cross
ing 18th street just north OF Q street: at
an estimated cost of s2l0; all chargeable to
the current appropriation for main and
pipe sewers.
Ihat forty feet of twelve-inch sewer and
one manhole be constructed at the inter-
section of 10Th street and California ave
nue.; at an estimated cost of s1O0; charge
anle to the current appropriation for sub
urban sewers.
That thu trees on 9Th street northwest
between G street and New York avenue
be removed and another variety be planted
When the roadway of said street is widen
7o' at an estimated cost of $500: ope-half
cost to be charged to appropriation for re-
pairs 10 streets, 1S99 and the other half
10 De charged against the deposit of the
lily ana suburban Railway Company
Evening star., 1899-03-23
Order of the Golden Cross.

St. Johns Commandery, U. o. g. c.. held
a meeting Saturday evening The degree
staff of the District of Columbia, In charge
of Degree Master J. H. A. Fowler was
present and initiated six candidates. Re-
freshments were served during the even
ing.
Mount Vernon Commandery held its regu-
lar meeting Monday evening. Four appli-
cations for membership were received.
Deputy Grand Commander F1egenbaum
gave the commandery an invitation to the
public meeting to be given by the grand
commandery at Masonic Temple Wednes-
day evening, March %. The commandery
extended through MIR. Fowler an invitation
TO the degree staff to. be present at their
next meeting April-3, and initiate their cans
didates.
Under the head Of the good of the order
the grand vice commander, Mrs. Gator,
made some remarks and Mr.. Pearson gave
recitation, entitled "The White Ribbon -
Visitors were present from Golden and Ana
costa Communicates.
The degree staff will meet hereafter at
National Commandery Hall, 623 Louisiana
avenue, Thursday evenings.
Evening star., 1899-03-23
Alleged Fraudulent Practices.

The elderly man and woman arrested
yesterday as alleged suspicious persons by
Detectives Boyd and Helan were arraigned
in the Police Court this morning, and the
case was partly tried. They were charged
under the names of Frederick Waring and
LYDIA Waring, and Attorney Darlington
represented them.
Judge KiInball heard the testimony Of
the detectives and several boarding house
keepers The latter testified that the de-
PENDANTS had been given the best rooms In
their houses, and had been fed as well as
other boarders, and the defendants, Waring
and his wife, who were known under other
names, had neglected to pay their bills.
The testimony of the officers was of the
many complaints that had been made
against the defendants. and the witnesses
also produced the batch of railroad passes
found on them. These passes the officers
said had been obtained on alleged false
representations that the husband was con-
nected with the New York Central Rail-
road Company.
Judge Kimball continued the case until
tomorrow to hear additional proof.
Evening star., 1899-03-23
Sales on Public Streets.

Reporting on an application recently
made by w. r. Vaughn for permission to
sell a certain publication on the streets,
Chief Sylvester of the police force has in
formed the Commissioners that it had been
the policy Of the police department to keep
the streets and avenues as free as posi-
BILE of persons selling merchandise. Under
section 222 of the Revised Statutes of the
United States, he states it is Illegal for
persons to take up stands at the corners
Of streets or on reservations for the pur-
pose of conducting a business of any kind,
and Major Sylvester thinks the same law
applies to persons selling from carriages.
He also states it has been the practice of
the police department to advise persons de-
string to sell on the streets. and where no
license is required, to move from place 10
place. In this way a penalty is evaded
because no particular stand is taken UP,
Evening star., 1899-03-23
Entertainment at FIynn.s College.

A musical and literary entertainment was
given at Flynn's Business College Tuesday
night, in the presence Of large audience.
Many of the numbers were encored.
The following program was rendered
Piano trio. ''St. Adams March, Miss Mar
garette Haas, Miss Sallye Haas and Miss
Annie Louise Collette; recitation, Mrs. NJ.
A. Naylor: recitation, Mr.. George ]. Web
er; Little Darling, Sleep Again." Arthur
s. Sullivan, little J. NJ. Faulkner; instiga-
ton scene from Julius Caesar" Mr.. Tai
bot Ogden PulizZi vocal selection, Miss
Fannie NJ. Calvert; negro speciality, little
Elsie Worth; vocal selection, Miss Maud
Estelle Combs; accompanist, Mr.. William
Wahley; Una Voce POGO Fa," Rossini,
Miss A. c. D. Murray; accompanist, Nine.
B. G. Chopin-Keith; recitation, Mr.. Peyton
Fletcher of the Linthicum Dramatic Club;
soprano solo, Holy City" Mrs. Charles
Pishop; accompanist, Miss NJ. A. Browne;
cornet duet, Mr.. w. B. Mundelle and DIR.
Diffenderfer, accompanied by Mrs. Diffen-
derfer; baritone solo. Because" Mr. Rob-
ert j. Greene; accompanist, Miss Annie
Green; limitations, Mr.. Charles F. Purdy;
soprano solo, Hearts Delight" Gilchrist,
Miss Theresa L. Buehler; accompanist,
Miss Susie Duffy; The Blacksmith 5
Story" Irene Estelle Hernandez.
Evening star., 1899-03-23
Work of Church Missions

The foreign and home missionary socie-
ties. Washington district of the NJ f.
Church, net for the second quarterly meet
ing yesterday in the Metropolitan Church,
Az and c streets. The morning session was
devoted TO the home society Mrs Frank
NJ. Bristol presided. Rev. Frank NJ. Bristol
D. D., pastor of the Metropolitan Church,
delivered the address of welcome.
Reports We're heard from the secretaries
and the heads of the various departments.
The session closed with address by Mrs.
r A Wheeler, who spoke of her work
among the MOTmOns. She expressed the be-
lief that polygamy is on the decrease.
Lunch was served by the ladies of the
congregation.
The session of the foreign society con-
yened al 80 o'clock. with Mrs T. ii. An
derson presiding. The Scripture lesson was
read by Mrs J. F. Gilbert and prayer offered
by Rev DR.. L. Il. Wilson. Reports from the
several departments were heard. Mrs
Emily True De Remer who for seventeen
years WAS a missionary Of India delivered
an address. The meeting adjourned at 4
o'clock
Evening star., 1899-03-23
HELD FOR THE GRAND JURY
Ex-PoIicemsn Mooney Committed to Jail on
Charge of Arson,
Alleged That He Attempted to Burn
Martin Schneider's Hotel-De-
nfes the Accusations.

Ex-Policeman- William H. Mooney was
given a preliminary examination in the 70
lice Court this morning on a charge OF ar
son. 1t was alleged that last night about
9:45 o'clock he set fire to the hotel of Mar
tin Schneider, corner of Sth and l. streets
southeast. Judge Scott heard the evidence
and held Mooney in $1,000 security for the
action of the grand jury.
The fire was started under the steps in
the rear of the bar. These steps lead to the
sleeping apartments, where a number of
the hotel guests and members of Mr..
Schneiders family were asleep. Fortunate
ly, Mr., Schneider happened to enter the
hallway in time to discover the fire before
it had made any headway. A pile of kin
ding wood saturated with oil had been put
under the stairs and a match applied. The
smoke filled the hallway, but the proprie-
tor, with some assistance. succeeded in pre-
venting a serious conf1agration.
The witnesses told Judge Scott that Mooney
was standing on the street at the time the
fire was discovered. He walked along l.
street to the corner, one witness said and
then he ran to his house. The witness said
a piece of the kindling wood found in Mr..
Schneider's fitted broken panel of door
in Moneys house.
Attorney Moss who appeared for Mooney,
wanted the court to tear witnesses in the
case but this was declined, and Mooney
was committed in default of security.
Alleged DeStitutiOn.
The defendant was arrested at his home
by Sergeant Burgess and Policemen Quail
and Marshall, some time after the flames
were cxtinguished. He was poorly dressed,
and his home showed, 1t is alleged that he
did not have even the necessaries of life.
An old bed and few articles of furniture
comprised his household effects. He eX-
pressed surprise at being arrested on such
a charge, and entered an emphatic denial.
Last nights conf1agration the third
fire of its kind that has occurred in South
east Washington during recent weeks. Less
than month ago the house adjoining Mr..
Schneiders property was badly damaged,
and short time before that there was evil
dence of the work of an incendiary al
house on Georgia avenue. 1t is stated that
Mooney was present at both fires.
Mr.. Schneider told Judge Scott that he
had ordered Mooney to keep out of his
place on account of his habits.
Evening star., 1899-03-23
FAULTY CONSTRUCTION.
Another School Building Reported to
the COmmi missiOners.

An additional charge of faulty construc-
tion in q public school building has been
filed with the District Commissioners. the
building in question being the Grant, G
street between 22d and 23d Mr.. S. M
Rider, the principal of the school. recently
addressed a communication to Mr. Jesse
Wilson. trustee of the division. through Mr.
b. T. Janney, supervising principal which
reads as follows:
81 must again call your attention to the
condition of this building. condition 1 be-
lieve to exist by reason of very faulty work
on the part of the plumber. a Mr.. Hannah,
who lately finished job here
Our air ducts are for the greater part
of the time filled with water drainage from
the surface. Since Mr.. Hannah did his
work here our pumps cellar drainers) have
been constantly at work for five weeks and
today l find the ducts again filed with wa
ter CAST week they were dry for two days.
II believe this condition is bad, all our
air supply passing directly over the water;
hence / urge upon you the necessity of
remedying the trouble
Mr.. Wilson presented the letter to Com
missioner Ross. who has immediate charge
of the public schools, and he has had re-
ferred to the inspector of buildings through
the Engineer Commissioner.
Evening star., 1899-03-23
Brooklyn Lad in Bad Comuanv

Felix Ward, the boy who was recently ar
rested by Detectives Horne and Weldon IN
the Gushing House, where the officers said
they found him in bad company, was called
before Judge Kimbali today to have his case
disposed of. Since his arrest the court has
received a letter from the Brooklyn police
authorities. saying the boy left home ten
months ago. His parents had been unable
to locate him, and the judge was informed
that they are anxious to have him return.
Felix said he preferred to remain here, but
the judge told him he would be sent to the
workhouse If he remained. 1t was only
when threatened with this punishment that
he consented to leaves
The court turned him over to the detect
ives to be sent out of town.
Evening star., 1899-03-23
WORK IN AFRICA,
Coiored Bsptfsts Hear Report From
Missionary l.. G. Jordan

A mass meeting OF colored Baptlsts was
heid last evening at Metropolitan Baptist
church, street between 18th and 18th
streets northwest, In order TO give Rev Dr.
L. G. Jordan, a returned missionary TO
Africa, an opportunity 10 explain the work
OF the Baptists in the dark continent The
Importance of raising money for the pur-
pose OF carrying out the plans Of the mis-
slonary board In Africa was pointed out
In addresses by DR.. Jordan, Rev. DR.. John-
son, pastor of Metropolitan Church. and
Kew. J. {. Dent. Expressions OF opinion. all
or an approving character. as to the value
OF Dr. Jordan's work abroad were made
py many of those present and Il was
stated that the effect of the mass meeting
would be TO awaken greater interest IN
African missions
The annual meeting Of the National Mis-
slonary Association of Colored BAPTIST
churches was begun yesterday afternoon
Rev. s. Miller OF New York occupIed tho
chair The devotional exercises were con-
Quoted by Rev. ]. L. Tolver of Waco,
Texas, and Rev. J. /. Loving of Washing
ton. secretary Of the body. Addresses were
delivered by Rev. Drs. w. H. Brooks r.,
johnson. w. Bishop Johnson J. L. Toliver.
j. T. Clark and l.. G. Jordan the returned
missionary OF the organization TO Africa
Evening star., 1899-03-23
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN.
RumOr Respecting d. and o. COmpan
and Canal-Other News.

and Canal-Other News.
The report has been received here, coming
from Baltimore, that the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad is making negotiations for the
purchase from the state of the interest
Maryland has in the Chesapeake and Ohio
canal According to the report the canal is
now practically under the control Of the
railroad company, and IL it can secure the
states right a large sum Of money will be
spent on the waterway, making it more
modern, and facilitating the shipping of
COAL
A syndicate stands ready to invest money
in the enterprise, 1t Is said, as soon as the
above deal is completed, and the terminus
at Georgetown will be improved consider
ably. The shippers will, by more modern
machinery, be enabled to load and unload
the canal boats at about one-thrd of the
present cost. By the purchase of the
states right the railroad company will have,
almost entire control of the canal.
A wedding took place last evening at the
Peck Memorial Chapel, corner of 18th and
M streets, which was witnessed by fully
$500 people. The church was jammed and
the sidewalks crowded with people. The
contracting parties were William F. Bern
hart and Eva NJ Lewis. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. Charles Alvin Smith. the
pastor Of the church. The groom is well
known in Georgetown, and enjoys a large
circle of acquaintances. Immediate friends
of the contracting parties were out in large
numbers and formed a procession to accom-
pany them up NJ street to the home of the
bride on Jefferson avenue. At the rear of
the carriage dragged many tin cans and old
boilers. A reception was held at the home
of the bride.
According to the police report there are
several houses in this section which are
dangerous to life and limb, and unfit for
habitation. The residence at 1850 street
is reported to be in a very dangerous condi-
ton, While the vacant house at 1874 33d
street Is said at the station to be dila pidat-
ed and for that and other reasons ought to
be destroyed for general safety. The cases
Will be investigated by the building in
spector.
The condition of Mrs Britannia Kennon,
who is Ill with pneumonia at her residence
In the Tudor mansion was reported to be
somewhat better today
Thomas c. Homiiler has sold to David M
Hess part of lot 2s5 and also part of lot
N6, In square 1900. No consideration is
named. The property is located north of
Madlson street and between 32d and 37th
streets. "
Evening star., 1899-03-23
Albert w. olemons, Funeral.

The funeral of Mr. Albert W. Clemons
took place from the Vermont Avenue Bap-
tist Church yesterday afternoon. Rev.
George w. Lee, D. d., lofficiated, assisted by
Rev. J. Anderson Taylor and William H
Howard. Resolutions of coincidence were
read by A. P. Winslow from Progress
Lodge, No. SO, 1. o. OF G. s. and d. of g.,
and the Tribe Of Judea of Shiloh Baptist
Church. Mr.. Clemons was a member OF
Widows Sons Lodge, No. 7, F. A. A. NJ,
and was also Chapter Mason The pail
bearers were Messrs. Daniel Stewart, Os-
car Brown, Matthias Hunter, William Sam.
uel and William Trice. He was laid to rest
In Payne's cemetery. About LOCO persons
viewed the remains
Evening star., 1899-03-23
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Kit Carson Post Celebrates.

Old veterans turned out in goodly num-
bers last night TO celebrate the thirtysec-
ond anniversary of Kit Carson Post. No. 2.
G. A r., at Grand Army Hall. An enjoy
able program had been arranged and was
participated in by Past CommaIder-in-chief
s. s Burdett, Messrs. Ross and Beebe. Mr..
Read Hanna. Miss Helen Prentis DonOhue.
Past Department Commander Thomas S.
Hopkins Mr.. Max Wolfsteiner, John A.
Joyce. Thomas Calver, Miss Estel 7. Camp,
Miss d. +. Wedding, W. II. Arnold, Mrs. d.
l. Burnet. Department Commander Calvin
FarnswOrth and Past Department Com
mander Charles p. Lincoln.
Evening star., 1899-03-23
EXPLORATIONS IN ALASKA.
GeOlOgfsts Describe Portions of the
Far-OM Territory,

w. c. Mendenhar and F. c. Schrader.
the biologists who accompanied the two
military expeditions sent to Alaska last
summer to explore an all-American route
to the Klondike. recited their experiences
before the Geological Society at the Cosmos
Club last night.
Mr.. Mendenhall described the country
from Resurrection bay to the Tanana river,
crossing the western continuation of Mount
st. Elias. and copiously illustrated his story
with stereopticon views. Gold in this part
of Alaska was found only near the coast
and in small quantities, and Of the great
number of claims staked out in the Cook 8
Inlet country since the boom began very
few pay expenses.
Mr.. Schrader depicted the rugged ice
covered territory in the vicinity of Prince
William sound and along the upper Copper
river Little gold had been found In this
section.
The society also listened TO technical pa
pers by ]. L. Diller and F. L. Ransome
Evening star., 1899-03-23
CHARLES T. STEWARDS FUNERAL.
Last Rites Performed by h. n. French
Lodge, r. A. A. NJ

The funeral of Mr.. Charles T. Stewart
who died early Monday morning and who
as heretofore stated in The Star, contracted
an ailment which ended his life In rescu-
ing young lady during the February biz-
zard, took place yesterday afternoon from
his late home, No. 134 A street northeast
The services were in charge of B. B.
French Lodge of Masons, of which the de-
ceased had for many years been a mem
ber.
The burial service was read by Rev. E.
Hez Swem The pallbearers, who were Sc
lected by the lodge, were Messrs. c. A
Bradford, A. M. Craven, E H. East terlng,
A. S. Belote, c. Parker and ]. G. Mcqueen.
The remains were deposited temporarily in
the vault at Rock Creek cemetery.
The floral offerings were especially hand
some. Among the most noticeable were
Gates Ajar," surmounted by a dove, from
Mr.. Stewards fellow clerks in the third
division of the railway mail service, and a
large box of different designs from friends
in Norfolk. There were numerous designs
from relatives and friends in this city. The
details of the funeral were in charge of
Messrs. Nichols and Dunn.
Evening star., 1899-03-23
Lodge Entertafns It's Frfends

Sixty-three members of Minnahaha T odee
l. O.. G. T., and thirty-eight visitors at
tended its regular meeting Tuesday even
ing and witnessed the initiation of eight
candidates. Nearly every lodge in the citv
was represented by visitors and Friend
ship Lodge was received in body.
Under the direction of R. A DInsmore
chairman, the following program was
given: Piano solo, Miss Lansman; recita-
tlon, Miss Bertha Hall; vocal solo, Miss
Nellie Smith; vocal solo. Miss Marie Allen:
temperance address, Prof. E C. Palmer;
addresses by A. n. Garfield, H r. Stewart
and n. L. King.
Evening star., 1899-03-23
Piano manufacturers to Meet Here.

The annual business meeting and banquet
of the National Piano Manufacturers Asso-
citation will be held in this city April 70 and
13- 1t will be the first time it has met at
the national capital. and the promise is held
out 10 members of the association that it
will be memorable occasion. The business
session will begin at 10 am the first day
and the banquet will occur in the evening
A meeting of the local piano and music
dealers will be held at the Raleigh Saturday
EeXt at pm 10 prepare for the event
T. F. DrOOp will preside and Percy s. FOs-
ter will act as secretary. On April Is, the
day following the business meeting and ban
Quet the local dealers will entertain the
association with river trip on the Macal-
ester a pianked shad dinner will be en-
joyed at Marshall Hall and the party will
visit MI. Vernon.
Evening star., 1899-03-23
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Charles Manchester for Mount
Vernon and Marshall Hall at 10 am. and
] :45 pm.
Steamer Norfolk for Fortress Monroe and
Norfolk at 6:3O pm.
Steamer EstelIe Randall for Giymont and
intermediate points at $50 am.
Trains leave 13Is street and Pennsylvania
avenue hourly for Arlington from I'm. to
5 pm.
Trains leave 1914 street and Pennsyivania
avenue for Mount Vernon hourly from lo
am. to pm.
Cars leave Aqueduct bridge for Arlington
and Fort Myer every half hour from a. m
to $ pm.
cars leave Aqueduct bridge every hour
for Falls Church.
Evening star., 1899-03-23
JOSEPH d. HARRIS DEAD.
Highly Esteemed Member of Evening
Star Force Passes Away.

Mr.. Joseph D. Harris, one of the best
known and most highly respected printers
of this city. died last evening, after an ILL
ness of little more than two months. Mr..
Harris had been connected with the conn
posing room of The Evening Star for forty
three years and, as may be assumed from
the length Of his service, was a valued en-
ploye Of the paper. He had attained the
age of sixty-three years and was unmar-
red. The deceased was a member Of the
Typographical Union. The announcement
Of his death was in the nature of a shock
to his many friends and especially to those
who had been closely associated with him
for practically a lifetime
Mr.. Harris was a member of the Inde-
pendent Order Of Odd Fellows and of the
Knights Of Pythias. These organizations
have in charge the arrangements for the
funeral, which is to take place from the
late residence Of the deceased, S02 street
at 80 o'clock next Saturday afternoon.
1nterment will be in Congressional cems-
terry.
Evening star., 1899-03-23
Proposed Fireworks Display,

At meeting of the fireworks committee
of the peace jubilee celebration, held last
night at the Metropolitan Hotel and pre-
sided over by Chairman George W. Driver
with r. H. Armstrong as secretary, salts
factory progress was reported. Subcom-
mittees consisting of three members each
were appointed, respectively, to obtain per-
mission of the authorities for the proposed
display, to ascertain its cost and to neeo-
tiate with the Paine Fireworks Company
WIN a view TO having the reproduction of
the naval fights in Manila bay and off san
tlago and the battle on San Juan Hill given
here during the jubilee
Evening star., 1899-03-23
Juries in Condemnation Proceedings

Petitions have been filed in the District
Court by the Commissioners of the District
of Columbia to secure the appointment of
juries in connection with the condemnation
OF certain property for the extension Of
10th street and Howard avenue. The land
required for the opening of 2Oth street con-
sists of one triangular tract at wyoming
avenue and Columbia road, owned by John
sherman The property necessary to be
taken for the opening of Howard avenue
fronts on 18th street, comprises but one lot
and belongs to Phoebe Sharnless
Evening star., 1899-03-23
Annual Function.

The annual banquet of the Mems Society
of the Church of the Covenant was held
Tuesday evening at the Raleigh The pres
ident of the society, Mr. Willis L. Moore
acted toastmaster
Responses were made by the following:
Rev. DR.. Teunis S. Hamlini Mr.. Ellis n.
Roberts, Col Chas. Bird, L. S. a: William
E. Curtis, Lieut.. Sutherland, T. s. N:
Judge Stanton j. Peele, Thomas Wilson
Rev. D. Gordon of Omaha, Frank G.. Car.
penter and Charles Lyman.
Music was furnished by Frank P. Reeside
and Harvey Murray.