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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15
HAULING OF FREIGHT.
Practice Discontinued on George
town and Tenleytown Road.

The attention of Mr.. George Truesdell.
president OF the Georgetown and Tenley-
town Railway Company, was called u few
DAYS ago by the District Commissioners to
an opinion of their attorney, rendered sew
eral months ago, TO the effect that the COM
many is not authorized by law to run
freight cars over It's line This action of
the Commissioners was the result of COM
rnunication received by them In which II
WIS charged that recently car loacad
with brick was run over the line
In reply to their communication they have
received a letter from Mr. Truesdell. in
which he states that before the receipt Of
a copy OF their attorneys opinion he had
given directions to have the practice Of
hauling coal ard other freight on the COM
pany's road discontinued The car load
of brick referred to-" wrote Mr.. Truesdell.
was hauled over the line for the purpose
Of erecting a small station for the accom-
mediation of a transformer, but was done.
however in violation of the order. ] have
directed that no more freight Of any char
acter be hauled on this line inside OF the
boundary line Of the District"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15
A Long Way Round.



what Is the most roundabout tourney
that the absence Of proper steamship COM
munfcatton entails on the inhabitants nj
any country? Surely 1t must be that de-
scrioed by our consul at Loanda. portu-
guese West Africa. II one of the a ooo
whites Of Angola or 1.70O Europeans in tho
Congo Independent State. who so freauen,-
iy need change Of climate. wishes to spend
a week or two In Cape Town-which should
lie, even by slow steamer only six DAYS
hstant-he mas to travel 5000 miles from
L.oahoa 10 Madeira, catch there a Cane
steamer and journey for another fortnight
the $500 miles to Cape Town. II thus
needs fully months continuous trayeiinr,
an no '.ooo miles of 1t to reach a point onIy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15
STRONG LIGHT FOR CHICtt;o p
Beacon Equal to That on Norro Cs.tt.
TO Guide Vessels

.ioHi INC NhicSso Nhronlcle. -
Chicagos harbor will soon have q. aos,;,;
hgnt equal TO the famous beacon ON MORO
castle at Havana IL will be locs Ted IN
the tower of Montgomery Marsi's new
guiding at Michigan avenue and Naaiso-,
street and will flash over Lake Michigan
lor' distance of thirty miles. In cisxr
weather 1t is thought it will be possfffa
Mich -''N,eeti'
The tower on the new building going up
on the lake front is a wonder in fnodera
architecture. II will be $50 feet from
the pavement to the peak. where the great
ignt Is to swing. This is eighty feet
higher than the Masonic Temple rhe TAIL
est sky scraper in Chicago. and far above
me weather signals that fly from the An
dtof1um. II runs UP In severely straight
ana simple lines, ending in an octagonai
summit In shape and structure IL VIII
De unique. An eight-sided tower sof any
dimensions is unusual. but an eight-sided
tower nearly 400 feet above the sidewalk
ana surnounted by a powerful searchlight
Is something unknown in the histors of
tall buildings.
Navigation will be materially benefited
by the light. On the entire seaboar.i and
coast line OF the United States not a mar
iner light under government control, is
higher than 100 feet. The red and white
nash light from the lighthouse OF Pam
doiph street Is siXty-seven and a half feet
S ao4ve Ine surface of the tower. while the
light on Crosse Point is but 1I9 feet above
Lake Michigan.
There is not searchlight in light
mouse on Lake Michigan. which comprises
the ninth lighthouse district and Is the
second largest district in the United States.
Mariners are in the habit of looking ont
now for the lights on the Masonic Temple
and the Ferris wheel These and the flash
ing lights from the lighthouses on the
breakwater can be sighted about twenty
miles out on a clear night. The search
light in the Montgomery Ward tower viii
be visible thirty miles. while on a clear
night IL will fash against the sky like the
play of lightning and will be visible 20
pilots forty miles from shore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15
Hamdkerchiefs for
Christmas.

This tells of Womens Handkerchiefs only,
which in the little French room with other
dress dainties. Handkerchiefs always prove favor
lite Christmas gifts and are, therefore, bought
and sold by the millions around the holidays.
We have splendidy complete stock, although
the cheapest handkerchefs we sell are &c, but
wonders tor the money; better than anythingwe've
ever seen.
Plain white fancy embroidered eff
Then, at 35c and SOC. better
quality and richer
e. It's ksrdsto do full justice to Hand
ketchief sfSck hint stand
for ths while.
-. All Handkerehefs put UP il, neat boxes-just
right for holiday gifts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15

of secretary. and also as delegate to the
Mite Society.
Widows Son Lodge, No. I, f. A. A. NJ,
held its regular election last evening, at
which officers were elected as follows; S.
c. Burnett W. M; J. n. Lomax, S,W.; W.
A. Carter, J.W.; R. Fl. Moten. s. D.; Chas.
Posey, J.D.; B. F. Daley, treasurer: VIM.
H. Patrick. SING; George Kent, in c. 3;
w. H. Parker, secretary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15
Umbrellas for Everybody

Elegant for Christmas Gift.
Our lines of Ladies and
Mems Umbrellas are compre-
hensively complete. All good
sorts, from the substantial ones
at csc. to the elaborate sterling
silver affairs at $500. We show
splendid line OF Ladies' Inn
breDas at ST. .48. A score or more
handle designs; covering of
good grade silk gloria Another
special line at SI.o8. This stock
was especially selected for the
present giving season, and none,
no matter how rich the design,
are exorbitantly priced A spe-
cial item in Mems Umbrellas
is
At 81 each. 2s-inch: fine gloria silk. with
case to match; steel rod; ma tural wood han
dies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15

do you remember what you said when
you proposed2't
Yes, I remember what said well
enough, but to this day I haven't figured
OUT how l came TO say it."-Indianapons
Journal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15

From the Chicago Times Herald
shes one of the most original and &C.
centric girls in society"
In what way?'
Why. she actually goes to the opera to
hear the singing"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15
Mems Solid Leather Suit
Cases ait $3.50 and So.

22-inch size for the S.. so, and finch size for
: the 5000.
Solid grain cowhide, and hand-sewed, built
on a spring steel frame, lined with linen have
three hinges, riveted through metal b1rrs, with
sole-leather corners. Straps catches; russell or
olive. An elegant and most acceptable Xmas gift
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-08
THREE FUNERALS YESTERDAY

The funeral of Mr. William NJ. Hone
took place yesterday afternoon from
Monumental NJ. r. Church The servi-
ces were conducted by Rev. l.. b. Betty,
after which the remains We're taken 10
Cedar Grove cemetery, followed by the
members of Old Dominion Lodge, I. O.
q. T., and Stonewan Camp. Confede-
rate Veterans. The following gentlemen
acted as pail bearers: William Brltting-
ham. George a. G. Scott, Bascom Sykes,
James IL; Toomer. George II. Kirby,
sam. D. Hope. George Hathaway. Jas.
w. Nicholson, VIM. Wheeler and Jas.
Hanrahan.
The funeral OF Mrs. Martha O. cat
tenhcad took place yesterday afternoon
from the residence of Mr.. Ambrose r.
Williams. on North street. Park View
The services were conducted by DR.. 4.
y. Owen. The interment was in Oak
Grove cemetery.
The funeral of Mrs. Laura f. Parker
was held Yesterday afternon from
Owens Memorial NJ e. Church Tho re-
mains were forwarded to Elizabeth
City, n. c.. via the Norfolk and South
crn railroad for intcrment
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-08
SHE DIED IN LAIL.

Yesterday morning about $50 o'clock
an unknown colored woman fell on the
corner OF South and Washington streets
IN an unconscious condition. officer
W. Is. Dixon had her conveyed TO the
city Jail where she was seen twice by
~ Charles l.. Culpepper. She remain
cd in totally unconscious state all day
up 10 $3.50 o'clock last night, when she
preathed her last. Paralysis is believed
10 nave heen the cause Of her death.
Inc name of tho woman is at this
writing unknown to the police depart
meht. She was often seen on the
streets leading n blind man, who
earned livelihood by playing an ac-
c,ordeon and singing OH the corners.
The Coroner will hold an inquest this
morning.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-08
THE TABLEAUX LAST NIGHT

The treasury Of the Kings Daugh-
tcrs' Home was considerably swollen
last night. the result of the largely-at-
tended benefit rendered in the hop-roon
OF the navy-yard, when the Gibson and
other highly entertaining tablcaux were
given. under the immediate supervision
of Miss Farquhar. daughter of Commo-
dore Farquhar. for this most laudable
and highly crcditable purpose
The room and stage, as told in the
NirSinian- Pilot yesterday, were beautl-
fully decorated. and the splendid ar
rangement of the electric lights added
very material effect to the successful
exhibition of the many pretty pictures
made more beautiful by the number OF
handsome young ladies who took part
therein.
The Naval Post Band orchestra fur
nished the music. Those taking part
were: Mrs. Stahl Miss Farquhar. the
Misses McCalla, the Misses Miles, Miss
Smith Miss lmpey. Miss Amcs. Of the
navy-yard: Miss Margaret Reed and
Miss Graza Denig; Mr.. Stahl. Mr..
Adams. Mr.. Groesbeck. Mr. Spear. Mr..
Poor. Mr.. Bonnaffon. Mr.. Merriam. u.
s. N; Mrs. Washington Reed, Messrs.
Goldsborough and Albert Serpell. The
musical program OF the evening was
selections appropriate to each tableaux.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-08
REV. w. p. HINES CALLED.

The congregation of the Park View
Baptist Church held Il meeting in the
Ann Street Chapel Monday night for
the purpose Of electing dcacons and
calling pastor
Messrs. j. NJ. Corbett. George r.
Trant, Edwin l.. Miller, C. c. Rice and
Ambrose II. Williams. were selected as
deacons, the congregation deferrinG the
election Of two others to another meet
ing.
The question OF calling n pastor was
easily and quickly settled, n unanimous
coll being extended to the Rev. w r..
Hines. of West Norfolk. II is more than
upon the discharge OF his duties at
once. 1t Is expected that the new
church VIII be completed in May.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-08
EMILY VIRGINIA WESTON DEAD.


Monday night at 1890 o'clock Emily
Virginia, the beloved daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Virginius Weston, laid down
the burdens of life for more peace,
full sojourn in the realms made beau
tful by the smiles OF the Saviour Of
men.
The young lady resided with her pa
rents at No. S11 Middle street, and had
attained the age OF IS years. But in
that short life she had demonstrated
that pure and holy life is possible on
this footstool, and gracious in man
ner, generous and charitable in dispo-
ston, sweet, good and pure in every
act of life, she welded n powerful in
huence for good and the memory of
her cheering advice. which led TO
things high and enobling, will ever lin
ger in the hearts of those who had the
pleasure of her companionship.
Those whom the gods love die
young" and. surely, Miss Weston's life
having been model one, especially in
the direction of the upbuilding OF Gods
kingdom on earth. there is one more
briSh; jewel in the resplendent diadem
siS1alizing the advent or another of
Gods chosen ones.
Miss Weston was n member of tho
Court Street Presbyterian Church. from
which: the funeral will be held at $40
Q tlcch this afternoon.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-08
osopher. who is one of Detroirs ice


dealers.
"a chap came to me early in the sea-
son and wanted me to invest in an ice
cutting machine he had invented. He
tried to tell me all about 1t, but 1 SIM
ply told him to get his machine out on
the Ice and put 1t to work as soon rs
we commenced operations. 1t 1t would
do what he claimed for 1t, we would
have no difficulty in coming to terms.
l happened to be on the field the morn
ing OF his appearance, but was too busy
superintending affairs to give him or
his device any special attention.
suddenly there was n great yelling,
sputterins and calling for help. We
flshed my inventive friend out of the
water. half drowned and half frozen.
His machine had started under the
Ice. for u journey toward Niagara
Falls"
How did the thing happen?"
Nothing accidental about It. The
machine was made to cut circular
pieces of ice. The whole trouble with
the thing was that the genius and his
machine had to stand in the centre OF
the fated circle while working"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-08
TO BE INSTITUTED TONIGHT.

There Will be instituted tonight in
Odd-Fellows' Hall, Middle street. this
city, Rebckah lodge. and those who
are charter members and all others in
terested are expected to be present. The
institution will take place ut 1880
o'clock and the election of officers will
Immediately follow.
1t will be remembered that several
ladies have been theoretically and en-
Enthusiastically at work in this direction
for some time, they having been assist
ed TO some extent by several we'll
known Fellows, and it now seems
that their efforts will be crowned with
success.
Rebckah lodges nre recognized and
cherished by the Sovereign Grand
Lodge of Odd-FSllows, and is q branch
OF the order in which ladies take n
very great interest.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-08
VIII OUR DELEGATES co ?

Yesterday there was current on our
streets report that this section OF Viz
ginia would not be represented at the
BAPTIST Young Peoples Union meeting
which begins at Charlottesville March
18th, lasting two days.
y delegate who has been elected
could not throw any light on the sub
Ject, but he at once wrote to the State
secretary of the Union to ascertain if
POSSIBLE. II there was anything autheu-
nc III the report which had gained cir
culation here
The ground upon which Dame Rumor
bases its circulation is that Charlottes-
Nilie IS iabOring under the impression
mat there is an epidemic here of con-
tagious disease.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-08
DIR. FISHERS MOTHER DEAD.

Last Sunday Rev. DR.. w. T.. Fisher,
pastor of the Fourth Street Baptist
Church. in this city, received !ntclli-
scncc over the wire that his mother
hId sustained It probable fatal stroke
OF paralysis. and urged his presence.
The Doctor took the train that evening
for Concord, en- route to the bedside
OF his mother; but he was not per-
mitted to see her again in life, for the
sanity woman had finished her mis-
sion on earth and had calmly folded
her arms and fallen asleep in Jesus
before her beloved son could reach her
SIDE to bid her temporary good bye.
The Doctor will be away for a week or
more. his presence being necessary at
concord to settle matters pertaining TO
the family
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-08
NORFOLK COUNTY COURT.
Judge w. n. Portlock, Presid-
Ing.

Hamilton Fred Christian, n native of
Norway, declared his intention of be-
coming n citizen OF the United states.
a rule was issued against Daniel Mil
Ter and made returnabie at the next
term. which begins March Goth.
The Commonwealth against Thomas
Parker, indicted for Il fclonlous assault
on Charles Allen. December II. 1897,
was heard, Captain Happier appearing
for the Commonwealth, Captain Mar
shall being in Richmond on legal bus
mess for the county, and Mr.. Bibb for
the prisoner. The jury returned a YER.
dict Of one year in the penitentiary.
This is the second trial of the case,
the first resulting in the same verdict.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-08
Died.

WESTCN.--At the residence of her pa
rents; No Sll Middle street. Portsmonth:
Va; March 6, 1899, at 1920 p: m. EMILY
VIRGINIA. daughter of VirGinius and
Emily V. Weston. aged is years and 10
months.
Funeral services from Court Street
Presbyterian Church THIS wednesday,
AFTERNOON at $50 o'clock Friends
and acqa.ntances are invited TO attend.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-08
NOT ENOUGH ron BUSINESS,

n special meeting OF the stockholders
OF the Seaboard and Roanoke railway
was held yesterday at noon. ut the big
office building in this city. The meeting
was called to order by Vice President
st. John. who nominated Judge l.. Il.
Watts as chairman. and that gentle
man was selected. 1t was found, how
ever that there was not a quorum pres
ent. and an adjournment was taken I'M
Ill April 9Th.
What the object of this meeting was
could not be ascertained with any de-
gree of accuracy.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-08
TROUBLE OF 4 GENIUS

bttTUII fTee PfcSS.
some men that have average or
more than average intelligence in GER
tam directions seem TO lack even the
protection or instinct in other direc-
tons You've heard the old story OF
the man who got on the wrong side
OF the saw while trimming Il tree and
never realized his error till he had
dropped 20 feet to the ground? Well.
sir; have n true incident to match
Go ahead" was urged upon the phil
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-08
IN JUSTICE A1NswoRrH's COURT

lessee Parker thought that County
Constable James G. Hutchins ought to
be shot. and he took the responsibility
upon himself to tell the officer so. sup
piementng his remarks with the threat
TO put mis- opinion in execution. Park
er is in jail now for ten days to await
examination on the charge.
BIZ Conway took Jim Green for n
punching bag, and his exercise cost him
the sum Of $3.50.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-08

Industrious. insane, cowardly, narrow.
cruel frivolous. mendacious. corrupt,
degenerate. beautiful-a threat to ali
men. still more n menace to itself Co
morrah was lily to 1t; Sodom q semi
nary of purity. The one sole thing
sure in the rotten, purient destinies ia
that it's future will but multiply its
dripping foulness of to-day"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-08
SPECIAL MEETING.
SPECIAL MEETING

4 special meeting of the Stockholders
OF the RALEIGH AND AUGUSTA AIR
LINE RAILROAD COMPANY will be
ncIn NJ me Office of the company, In Raj
day of March next. at II o'clock a. m.
by order of the President
j. NJ. SHERWOOD, Secretary
Portsmouth. Va. February s, 1889
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-08
EVENTS TO-DAY.

Portsmouth Company, No. Is, U. r.
X. of T..
James Monroe Council. No 1913. r. \.
Gamma Conclave. I. O. II.
ST. Joseph's Society. Benevolent.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-08
REMOVAL NOTICE.

have moved in my new office next
Pythian Castle, on Court street. Office
liours-9 to 10 a. m. to 2 and 7 to 9 n
m. DIR. GEO. II. CARR
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-08

Try our 15c. boys black hose. two
pairs for Csc. Heavy ribbed Charles
r, Welton 6 Co.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-08
S 3-4c. YEAST POWDERS. $3.50,

o 5-4C' YtASi PUWDERS. 8 3-4C.
Rumford's Yeast Powder. at sac. bot
tie: Douglas & Stcwar;'s Oats. at 6Hc.
package: Mixed Nuts ncw), at 7Ic.
pound; French Mixed Candy at 5J5c.
pound. Fairbanks Fairy Soap at &c
cake. You may not be able to get these
bargains after to-day.
r. E. KING,
Southwest corner Court and Glasgow SIS.
fe2S-iy
, 1899-03-11
U. p. SNOW.
Freight Traffic VIII Be Immense This
Spring.

The Union Pacific officials are not
open SO as to move all traffic as rapidly
as possible. There has beer very little
freight handled by western roads for
over four weeks and when the spring
opens the Union Pacific will be more
than rushed to handle the freight which
has been awaiting more favorable
weather.
Merchants had ordered very little,
only very necessary stuff and have held
their general orders back later than us
ual and the shipment is beginning
now. Drummers have been unable to
cover their districts as fully as usual OF
account of SNOW blockades and business
will loosen UP next month with a rush
like a spring freshet.
Al new arrangement has been fixed
SO that the rotary snow pillow can widen
the cuts through the anow. Wings
are so fixed or each side of this Snow
annihilator" so that a strip of packed
snow is cut out of the banks on each
side of the track and thrown between
the rails and then taken up by the ro-
taary and hurled many feet ava IN
gineer "Yank'' Robinson went west this
morning with the rotary to open the
snow cuts between here and Medicine
Bow. The cuts on the hill have been
widened and it improved matters.
Superintendent Culross went up to
clearing out the cuts between Tie Sid
ing and Granite Canon. Enough snow
fell yesterday to cause trouble by drift
ing. A rotary was sent out from Lar
annie today to do the work of clearing
the line.
, 1899-03-11
PERSONAL

G. H. Ashley is down from Lookout.
E. J.. Dunn is in town from Lookout.
G. M. G%eraghty, a Denver florist is in
town today.
]. w. Prosser of st. Paul, Mimi, ar
rived here today.
Master Mechanic Manning of the
Wyoming division arrived here today
from Cheyenne.
Mrs. Mary Fee, wife of Phil. Fee, ar
rived here yesterday from Denver to
visit relatives in Laramie.
Miss Clara Shields, milliner at the
Laramie Dry Goods company's store,
returned last night from the east, hav-
ing spent a few weeks in the east on a
pleasure trip.
Mrs. Mary Alsop and daughter, Miss
Lulu Alsop returned from Fort Col
Inns this morning on the late train
from the east, after an absence of over
two months. They visited in Denver
and other places for a few weeks.
Henry Delaby, a glassblower former
ly employed in Laramie g~lassworks,
arrived here this week from Pittsburg
to live on his ranch on Horse creek.
He is in poor health and hopes to re-
gain his strength by living in the noun
tains for some time.
Mrs. Charles Yund and daughter, Eth
ell left today for %Pittsburg, Kan, to re-
main about two months. Mrs. Yund's
daughter, Mrs. VIM. Park, nee Miss Ma.
bel Yund, is at Pittsburg, Kan, Mr..
Park being employed in the railroad
shops at that point.
Fred Wolf and Ira Casteel, two well
known residents of Saratoga, passed
through Laramie this morning on their
way home. They have been on a two
months tour through the south and
spent some time in Havana, Cuba. Both
men are very much taken with the
country they visited. T.
, 1899-03-11
' THE Temple OF ECONOMY.

of the large cities, but they have not
included American society women
among the candidates for the prize.
Cable dispatches state that Mrs. George
Boston have already decided to enter,
and that other American women may
follow their example. Sarah Bernhard
is to be the president of the jury. She
seems to think that the entrance of
m of fashion may discourage other
candidates, for she u the latter
that "a peasant girl will have the same
chance as a patrician of winning the
5 ,O0O-francs prize The jury will in
clude painters, sculptors, poets, and
Observation-Disclosures Bazaar.
900
Joseph Lohlein has received a letter
from Rev. Walther Eickmann, who is
now pastor of st. Luke's church in New
York city, stating hat he will be mar
ried this fall and take a trip to Europe.
Mr.. Eickmann is a graduate of the Uni
versity of Wyoming, receiving the de
gree A. B. in 1897.
The ]. c. club met last Saturday at
Miss Rebecca Cooks, 1865 Third street,
and today with Miss Birdie Mckay on
Second street.