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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-03
CAPITAL RAILWAY SOLD.
Purchased by Mr.. Lackey for Wash
inKtOn Traction Companx

The advertised trustees sale of the Cap
ital railway took place at public auction
yesterday afternoon at o'clock In front of
the power house of the road in Anacostia,
and it was announced the tracks, roadbed,
rolling stock franchises, plant ETC., were
to be disposed of. Mr.. James Lackey, con-
nected with the Washington Traction and
Electric Company, was stated to be the
purchaser at s41 600. There was number of
legal gentlemen IT. the gathering. but there
was no bidder with the exception of Mr..
Lackey. The sale was made, 1t was stated,
at the request of the bondholders holding a
majority of all the bonds issued and out
standing and secured by the terms of a
deed Of trust, default in the payment of the
semi annual interest thereon having been
made.
The Washington Traction Company, ac-
cording to the general understanding has
had under its control for some months the
Capital railway line. so no change in the
manner Of operating the Capital railway is
expected. The line was chartered five years
ago to operate between the navy yard and
Congress Heights. but small part of the
road in the southeast is not now in use
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-03
DEAD IN HER ROOM.
COIOred Woman Expires From Inha
latfon of Illuminating Gas.

Hannah Vessel, a colored domestic who
was employed at the house of Mrs. Harriet
Lane Johnson, No. 1879 / street northwest
was found dead in her room in her en-
ployer's house about $50 o'clock this morn
ing. Her death resulted from inhaling IL
Eliminating gas. There was a small gas
stove in the room, and the key to the pipe
attached to it was open. The odor of the
gas attracted the attention of the occu-
pants of the house to the room, and the
womans condition was discovered.
Physicians were summoned, and they
pronounced her dead, and Coroner Carr
was notified. He concluded that the wo-
mans death was the result of an accident
and gave certificate accordingly. The
deceased was forty-five years old and lived
at No. 1142 9th street northeast
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-03
VISITS SONS GRAVE.
Mr.. Petit Could Learn Nothing Con-
cerninE Murder of His BOx.

George w. Petit, whose son. Darrell NJ.
Petit, was recently murdered in South
Carolina, has returned home from a visit
to the place where his son last resided.
The unfortunate young man was employed
by a grading company, and some time
during the winter, it is said, he was killed
by a colored man. The crime was COM
mitted between Cheraw and Chesterfield,
and the body was buried by the workmen.
Mr.. Petit found his sons grave, but
got no satisfaction about the manner in
which he met his death. The murderer
was not captured. 1t is Mr.. Pettits in
tention to bring the body of his son here
for burial.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-03

Andrew Gonzales, colored, who was ar
rested several days ago on a charge of
having stolen bootblack outfit from Jas.
Lucas, was arraigned in Judge Kimbalrs
court this morning for sentence. When he
was on the witness stand yesterday and
made denial the judge told him his story
was an improbable one. and he was given
an opportunity to retract. He refused to
do at the time. but this morning he ad-
mitted he had told an untruth.
Judge kimball told him he ought to be
held on charge of perjury. Such charge
was not entered, however, and the defend
ant was given six months on the charge of
theft.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-03
About the Transyaal

you will know that it comes from two words
Trans, across; Vaal, referring to the river
meaning across the River yaal; but Wal means
1t 10 WELL" and that what the Beers said
when they first trekked across the river, mean
Ing. 1T Is well; we will go no farther" We will
not go any farther in our Dutch lesson, as We
nave already got farther than the British will
get Tor some time to come, and call your atten-
ton to the Bull movement in Stocks, Corn and
Cotton. We can execute orders in either of
them, or in wheat. on reasonable margin Try
us or send for our free book
Howard Crosby&Co st. Ba rsl,a
e. Wall ST., New York.
1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-03
FINANCIAL.
A Dutch Lesson

We have been sitting up nights to study Dutch.
so that the war news from the Trans~aai
wouldn't drive us crazy. We have found out the
difference between "Spyfn Cop and a Spion
kop, because the latter is Dutch, and means "a
Spy's head" When you talk about Kopje It
means little head; when you have a friend
who is kind Of ''thick,'' and you cannot tell him
that he has "a great head tell him that he
mas kopje.' Kruger means tavern keeper"
SO the British will probably put up with him
when they get to Pretoria. II you hear
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-03
Fence should BE Retained.

Mr.. ]. M. Burrell. secretary Of the Allie
gheny Company, S13 18th street. has been
informed by the District Commissioners
relative to the fence about that portion of
the ground adjacent to James Creek canal
at present occupied by the company that
they consider 1t necessary that the fence
shall be retained. The company, 1t is
stated, finds 1t impossible to maint ain a fence
because OF vandals in the vicinity, but the
Commissioners state that unless the COM
pany complies with the terms of the lease
by the 18th instant, requiring the mainte-
nance Of the fence, they will take steps
to enforce compliance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-03
Capitol Hill Branch.

A Capitol Hill branch for receiving Star
advertisements has been established at
Dobyn's Pharmacy, corner I'd street and
Pennsylvania avenue southeast. Classified
advertisements will be received there at
regular rates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-03
Realty Appraisal and
Agency Company.

Unexpectedly
Capital S100, 900. 61a 18TH ST. Phone 1887.
Makes appraisals fof real estate loans YOU
Don't have to RUY In PROPERTY II you loan on
our appraisal; DE will bid the amount of loan, in
terest and expenses, or PAY YOUR Loss.
When agents and corporations loan money for
you, ask them to AGREE TO SEE THAT TANES
ARE PAID until repayment. 1t is important as
your loan may be CUT OUT BY A TAX SALE.
We will 90 this for you them for 10 cents per
thousand dollars Per year.
THE COLUMBIAN BuILD1NG ASSOCIATION.
which paid SIX PER CENT last year. employs us
to LOAN ITS MONEY. Same terms other asso-
Citations. monthly Otherwise. Shares, 81 per
month.
YOUR OWN ATTORNEY can prepare the neccs-
sary papers on our forms.
CERTIFICATE OF TITLE OF any District Title
Insurance Company accepted and furnished FREE
OF CHARGE on long time loans
S. w. WOODWARD, President.
f. S. PARKER. Vice President.
W. J. NEWTON, Treasurer
Ofice-610 18th street NV.
fol.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-03

commanding, in the chair. The attendance
was quite large and the business transacted
was of benefit to the order. An invitation
from the Women's Relief Union to partici-
pate in a reception to the national presi-
dent next Monday night was accepted, and
it is expected that every member of the
command will be present. Under the head
of good of the order stirring speeches were
made by several members.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-03
SPECIAL NOTICES.

GOODS STORED IN TIE NAME OF l. H. sY-
pher c. II. League. Mrs. Jackson Agnes Butler
l. II. Butler; G; W. Brown Mrs. Caroline Glenn
onds Mrs VI. NJ. More. NJ. c. Roberts will be sold
for charges due. W.H.HOGGHTON, ITO 18th nw
ap36t-5
MASS MEETING OF THE ITALIAN COLONY
will he held NEXT THURSDAY at pm. at
Msrble Hall cor 9th St and Pa. ave, to protest
against the remarks made by Commissioner
Wight. Its
THE REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING OF THE
Master Painters and Decorators Association will
be held on WEDNESDAY. April 4, at Z 80 O'clock
In Room II, Warder bldg. cor. 9Th and + SITS.
It, q. MACSICH0L, Jr., Secretary
SPIRITuALlsM.-TwO MORE SEANCEs THIS
week. WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY NIGHTS by
Pierre l.. Keller, 9lS II st. NV. Private inter-
views every day. ap3-2t'
Ego years at roof
repairing and painting"
ought to quffify us to fix up. your roofs. Testi-
monials from The best people in town. Drop
postal or phone 100 for estimate.
Grafton & Son, E Re- sn E :: sss,. Tan
ap3lod
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-03

A bicycle ridden by s. T. Anderson of COS
New Jersey avenue struck Metropolitan
car at 9TH and Fstreets yesterday after
noon. The bicycle was damaged but the
rider escaped unhurt,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-03
Union Veterans, Union,

Hancock Command, No. /, U. v. T., held
an interesting meeting at its hall in Society
Temple last night, Col. John Middleton,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-03

The italian chamber of deputies has re-
elected Sig. Colombo president Of the house
by 265 to 15s votes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-03
Mems Shirts to Order.

We have been making Shirts TO order since
1856. and have made them for thousandS Of
customers since that time.
We think make Shirts for you sue
cessfully. II there are any faults as to 1T
or workmanship, consider the loss ours
White Shirts, $50 to $3.0o-the latter mad.
Of English Long Cloth.
Negiisec SCirts Of Scotch Madras or Cheyiot
IS 90 each.
Percale Shirts Of fabrics from French cloth
printers. who the best In the world "a 90
each-cuffs attached detached
Madras Shirts of fabrics from the looms Of
the leading Scotch wcayers, $3.50 each-cufYs
attached detached
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-03
AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA
LEE CAMP, CONFEDERATE vETER-
ANS, DISCUSSES RECENT STATUTE.
Officers of the Organization Elected
for Ensuing Term-New Tele.
phone Company.

Evening Star Bureau,
No. Ta1i King Street,
Bell Telephone No. JOG.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-03
FINANCIAL.

are the richest in the world. No other industry
oilers such satisfactory Inducements for the in
vestment of capital as zinc mining. Produced
at one,thiri the expense Of copper or gold. with
q ready market mt the door Of the mill zinc
requires less capital and pays better divi-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-03
Ca pital:One Million Dollars

Pays interest deposits
Rents Safes inside BrrGlsr-proof Vaults.
Acts az Administrator, Executor. Trustee, &c.
oc14-20d
The colored American., 1900-05-26

executive officer is Mr. Joseph d.
Mahopey, a young man exceptionally
fitted by nature, education and ex'
perience for The arduous duties that
fall to him. He has given the best years
Of his life to this work, and is Of course
graiified over the .pl sndid results that
have been achieved and the glowing
promise held out by the future. That
Mr.. Mshoney's efforts are highly ap
preciated is testified to by the many com
plimentsTy eentmtnts expressed by
al who visit toe institution, and by
strong lett@rs from former stGdents
The colored American., 1900-05-26

No truer eason can be given for the
degeneration of any rscs than thai Is
its efforts are lot founded upon edu
cation. Upon no Sc but that Of ropu'
lar education can the Negro Ct this
country hope to erect the euperstruc-
tion Of an enduring civilization. In &C
cord with 'hls great principle, the pro.
gressive and intelligent people OF this
country eught to take pride 10 one Of
The colored American., 1900-05-26

our nL biest Institutions, Avery College
Trade School, which was built upon
the banks of the ''cIassic" Monongshela
at Allegheny City, Pa fully fifty years
ego. This institution is conceded TO
be the oldest colored school Of its kind
10 America. 1t had lis birth in neces-
sity. and was designed By its founders
to bring the benefits of an education
and practical trade within the reach
of every colored boy end girl, and TO
give tie Iisn G Negro a well II urde d
equipment In tie esfentisls OF life
intellectually, prosperity, thrift, skill
and Christian character. TLst end is
promoted in this ipstitu ion by provii'
ing yCupg men and women with an
education that is marketable, produc.
tive Of telft a!is f. ction, and that will
make the m usetu! and appreciated clti'
zens. Every young man ard woman
who complies wi the conditions Of
admission Is welcome there and made
comfortable. The race demand intel
bgent, eneIgetica al i, du-trious fsetoIs
in the equsticn OF progress " ho cali be
tlustt d with the chip OF state when its
helm ls;l ls, ss it must in the course Of
TIME, fall to new hands.
Ia this school the tuition is free in
all departments, and offers to the Ne.
gro youth The golden opportunity OF
his life. Avery G l;ege Trade School
is In Alles hery G ~. All. gheny county,
Pennsylvania, In one of he mcst pict'
uresque ftgions of The KY tore STATE.
Now that We have more convenient
access than fnrmely TO the svenues
learning, tits OF the highest importance
that We let no opportunity escape that
is calculate to aid US in getting practi.
cal knowledge. Learning will elevate
Us according to the wisdom that should
go hand In hand with mental culture,
and the use Of which the individual
puts 1t. Under favorable or uufivor.
able circumstances it is to be sought
end mastered. one man Is better than
another only in proportion 10 the
amount of cultivation tine mind of each
hss received, and 1t is ouly the ignor.
ant who can be kept down when the
immorta. God OF reason is unfettered
A soul guided hy we'll ordered brain
The colored American., 1900-05-26
DEATHS.

GRAY. Departed th life Monday, Nav .,
1870, at lis, RICH II. GRAY, the soI
of the late Hira m Gray of Georgetown n,
bis residence, 12C6 87th street
Funeral took place from ST.. Augustine.
Church Wednesday, May %, at 2:9O n, M
The colored American., 1900-05-26

VINO are successfully making their vs,
oy reason Of bis paihstaklrg driu ons
salufary discipline. He Ia modest o.
hnds his richest Iewsrd In the n.ors
consciousness of having done bis Who'll
duty to God, TO himself and to ali hn,
manity.
The colored American., 1900-05-26

smopg his fellows, noble and erect
Avery College stands ready 10 give
every boy aud girl practical trade
who wishes to acquire one. Here you
learn the W hole trade, not merely part
of one. The workman who leaves the
shove school is prepared to compete In
the open field with the most experienc.
sd artisan. The trades taught here
are, carpentry, cabinet making, brick
laying, pla.t=Iing, painting and interior
decorations. tailoring foH gentlemen
and ladies, millinery, dress making,
music and piano'orte-all have places
IN the currlcuiam. The instruction is
given IN such q manner as not only to
enable the student to do his or her own
nome work, but the chief aim Is to I'M
part snch thorough knowledge of the
various callings IS to supply profes
sion for life, and to ford CON fort
able livelihood.
In all departments the most thor.
ough and careful training is given,
with view to securing the utmost pro
fcIency on the part of the student, as
well ss 70 demonstrate the high degree
Of efficiency OF the faculty. The Eug'
lish branches ard ma.he matics are not
neglected, ss mind culture is necessary
TO give fiaish 10 haad culture, and to
protect the workman in the matter OF
contracts, and ability to mako correct
estimates. Full and practical instruc.
tion in the English grade is given by
educated and competent teachers.
They are members Of our own race and,
we are pr nd to say, equal to the test
The text books USED are the same as
those in use in the public school of the
city Of Pittsburg, and graduates are ad
mnted to the city high school. The
course of instruction Is 80 broad aud
practical that the student cannot fail
70 find some occu patton for which his
taste and talents are espe cially fitted.
the time of the student il about equal
ly divided between the class room and
he indutrj department. The Eug.
lIsh instruction which is carrie on
throughout the entire course is com.
plete and comprehensive.
The school has a magnificent Library
containing 800 volumes of choice and
we'll selected books. This is great
aid to the work of the de 9artments and
he pupils have also the use ofthe read.
ing room, which is. well supplied with
he best foreign and domestic period.
icsls relating to art, science and liter.
ature. II is the aim Of the trustees and
faculty 10 bring the facilities for I'm :.
prGvtment, which are so iiberally pro :
vided, within the reach of the largest
possible number, both sexes coming In
on equal footiug. Free Students are
recommended to enter regularly one of
the departments or courses, but the
same liberal opportunities are provided
for those taking special or elective
courses Regular attendar ce ard strict
attention to stHdIes and training under
taking sre required OF ali students, and
tone sre slowed to continue who do
not m e good use Of the exceptional
opportunities offsred.
The lspid growth Of the institution
has rendered necessary the addition of
The colored American., 1900-05-26
THE AVERY TRADE SCHOOL.

Progress of Race Built upon Enduring
Foundation by this Practical InStiu
ton Marketable Education the De-
mand of the Tim S
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-26
HIGH RATES FOR N
Have Been Prevalent In Germany 70
n Week.

BERLIN, March 25.-The quarterly
settlement is making unusual demands
upon the German money market, the
high rates for a prolongation Of mon
ey having been the most striking fea-
ture last week. A partial cause was
the fact that the banks were accumu-
lating for the payment of the yearly
dividends. The end of the week saw
a slight improvement in the situa-
ton.
Warnings to speculative industry to
go slow have multiplied of late. Herr
Koch, president of the Reichsbank, an
nounced in the Reiehstag that the high
rates for money would continue, owing
to the heavy trade demands.
The Nordeutsche Aligemeine Zeitung
has printed a semi-oficial warning to
manufacturers. declaring that there
has been an unnatural bull movement
in coal and iron shares and in the
prices for the commodities.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-26
STRANDED COLONISTS
From the New Town of La Gloria and
S~hipwrecked Norwegian Seamen
Reach New York From Cuban Ports.
The Sailors Had n Particularly
Rough Time of 1t Before Rescued.

NEW YORK, March 25.-Among the
passenger who arrived to-day on the
steamer Olinda, from Cuban ports,
were thirty stranded colonists from La
Gloria and twenty-five shipwrecked
seamen. Twenty of the latter are from
the Norwegian steamer Frames, which
was swept ashore by currents on Hog
sty Reef, in the Bahamas, on the night
of March I'd, and became a total loss
as already reported. The crew landed
on the reef with provisions and the
chief officer and four seamen put off in
a boat to go to Inagua for assistance.
They were picked up by the steamer
Admiral Schley and landed at Fortune
Island. A small schooner was charter
ed and sent for the crew who were
brought to Fortune Island. The ship
wrecked men were forwarded to this
port by the Norwegian consul. Cap
tain Thorbjernsen stayed at Fortune
Island to look after the owners inter-
ests. The other five shipwrecked sea-
men Embarked at Nuevitas. They
were from the American schooner Hat
tie Godfrey, which was lost OF Romano
Reef while on the voyage from Bara-
Goa for Havana. The schooner was a
total loss.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-26
CAPT. GEORGE H. FLAGG.
Death of a Very Prominent and Inhu-
entail Citizens of Jefferson.
He Was a Native of the County, Born
in March, 1~S32-Served Throughout
the War in the StOnewaIl Brigade.
Postmaster of Charles Town for
Eight Years.

Special to the Register.
CHARLES TOWN, w. Va, March %.
Captain George H. Flagg, a we'll known
and prominent citizen of this place,
died at 10 o'clock this morning at his
residence on Washington street. I'm
til last Sunday he was in vigorous
health, when he was attacked with
apoplexy, which in a few days was fol-
lowed by a stroke of paralysis. Dur
ing most of his illness he was uncon-
scious and never rallied from the at
tack.
Mr.. Flagg was born in Jefferson
county in March, 1882, and was sixty
eight years old. He was a son of the
late John R. Flagg, who was a promi-
nent politician and at one time sheriff
of Jefferson county. He was educated
at the University Of Virginia. At the
beginning of the war Mr.. Flagg en-
listed on the Confederate side, being
Virginia infantry, Stonewall brigade.
In 1862, at the reorganization, he was
commissioned captain and served
throughout the wal in hat capacity
in the Stonewall brigade. He was a
gallant soldier, and made a record for
his faithfulness and bravery. After
the wal he returned to this county and
began farming on an estate inherited
from his father. Some time after
wards he sold his farm and removed
to this place, where he purchased
valuable property in which he resided
till his death. In politics Mr.. F1agg
was In ardent Democrat and was a
strong advocate of the principles of
Jefferson. In local politics, he had
many friends, and his support and in
fiuence were often sought by politi-
clans and leaders. He was appointed
Postmaster of this place by President
Cleveland during his first term, and
made such an excellent officer that he
was again rewarded by MI. Cleveland
during his second term, making a
period Of eight years as postmaster,
during which time he served the peo-
pie and the government with satisfac-
ton and fidelity.
Mr.. Flagg married twice, his first
wife being a Miss Brown, and his sec
ond wife, who survived him, was Miss
Elizabeth Washington, daughter of Mr..
Richard Washington, of this place.
Two sons of the first marriage, J. Ran
Flagg, of South Carolina, and Oscar
Flagg, of Wyoming, also survive him.
Deceased had a wide circle Of friends
who will mourn his death.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-26
A NAVAL JOKE.
The Turret Guns of the Monitor Nam
tucket Had the Vents Plugged
During the Spanish War,
And the North Carolina Naval Militia,
on Duty IN h Vessel, Never
Found 1T Out-A Remarkable state
of Affairs.

WASHINGTON, March 24.-The nav
al inspection board, as a result of its
visit to Port Royal, S. c., has recon-
mended to the Navy Department the
sale at auction of the single turretcd
monitor Nantucket and the tug Com
anche, both lying at the Port Royal
naval station. The board found that it
was costing the government about
81, ZOO per annum to care for these yes
sells, which are of no use. 1t is re-
commended that the Nantucket be tow
ed north for sale. She was appraised
at SIS, 900 and the value of the Co
manche was placed at $1,000. The
Nantucket was loaned to the North
Carolina naval militia before the Span
ish war and during that war she was
used by the government to defend the
entrance to the harbor at Port Royal.
She looked very formidable, and it was
only after the wal was over that it
was discovered that her big turret
guns could never have been fired, the
vents being plugged.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-26
A O Race.

BUTLER, Pa, March Pin thirty
eight out of sixty precincts heard from
in yesterdays Republican primaries,
for State Senate, Andrew G. Williams
("Quay"), leads Levi M, Wise (anti-
(Quayt,- 27O votes. James B. Mates
tQuay), for Assembly, leads Francis NJ.
Murphy (anti-Quay), 319, while Thorn
son (Quay) only leads Murphy 112.
Joseph Criswell (anti-Quay) is $50 be-
hind Thompson. This showing could
be entirely changed by the districts
yet to hear from and both sides are
hopeful, but neither confident. 1t will
take the official count to determine the
outcome.