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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-18
ARMY OF THE OHIO.
Adjourned Meeting Of the Society Held
SATURDAY. Evening"

An adjourned meeting of the Society Of
the Army of the Ohio was held Saturday
evening at the office of Capt. c. NJ For
rest. 612 F street northwest. The attend
ance was larger than was recorded at
previous meetings and members expressed
great satisfaction at the progress which
had been made in perfecting the organiza-
ton. The society has members in every
state and territory of the nation, and seeks
to gather up and unity the living represen-
tatives Of the 100000 men who served, at
various times. within the different COM
mands of the Army of the Ohio
1t was announced that not from single
survivor Of this constituency had come "a
word Of protest. but that from all grades,
ranging from the private soldier to the
highest generals In command, had come
messages Of approval and hearty co-opera-
ton. The register Of members is rapidly
increasing, it was stated, the list being
headed by army corps, division, brigade
and regimental commanders.
The two local committees were announced
as follows: Executive-A. F. Mcmillan, j.
l.. Thornton. John A. Joyce, Gideon A.
Lyon and r. A. Raglan Publications.. C..
Morgan. Aven Pearson. A. NJ. McBath, e.
A Fenton and ]. H. Simpson.
The next business meeting will be held
Saturday evening, November 49, at which
time the complete program for the first
quarterly meeting, December 10, will be
announced Colonies Brownlow Joyce and
the secretary constitute the committee for
that occasion
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-18
RUMoR OF CONSOLIDATION.
Vague Gossip Regarding Control of
Local Banking institutions

1t is rumored in business circles that an
effort Is being made to buy the stock of
one Of the local national banks, with the
view of controlling it, though there is moth
Ing definitely known as to the motive of
such an attempt as to the interests
which are being represented. 1t is con-
jectured by some that in securing control
of one of these institutions the preliminary
step will be taken toward consolidating a
couple of the banks. On the other hand
doubt is expressed as to whether there is
any foundation in fact for the supposition
that there is a settled purpose on the part
of any one to bring about a union of two
or more banks.
The entire idea is believed to be fanciful
for several reasons, and mainly because of
the insuperable difficulties in bringing
about such an understanding.
There is another theory to the effect that
a control of one bank is desired so that
some large interests here may be repre-
sented In an institution of this sort One
of the steam railroads Is regarded as likely
to be the business interest spoken of in this
connection.
1t is also said that some large concerns
located in New York have decided to es-
tablish a connection in this city while
other wealthy corporations are looking into
the opportunities here for investment in
real estate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-18
DENIES THE CHARGE.
John Miller Accused Of Abusing His
Children.

John Miller, a paperhanger, about fifty
Ave years of age, who resides at 1929
Marion street northwest, with his six chill
dren, was defendant before Judge Bundy
Of the Police Court this morning on a
charge of vagrancy. Annie and Minnie
Miller, daughters OF the man. recited to
the court that their father has been under
the influence of liquor since Friday last,
and that last night he chased them out Of
the house and had used profane and abusive
language toward them. They said their
mother died about two years ago, and that
they had repeatedly tried to persuade their
father to stop drinking, but to no avail.
Miller, who was in a very nervous condf-
ton, denied that he had INDUCED In con-
duct such as was testified to by his daugh-
ters and said he was not vagrant, as he
was not an idler and did not loaf around
the streets.
IN have to dismiss the charge against
you, because 1t has not been shown that
you are a vagrant," Judge Bundy said,
but If you continue to behave as your
daughters say you do you will be liable
under a charge Of disorderly conduct"
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making shop; the founding and success
ful operation of line Of river steamers; the
purchase and successful management of the
New National Theater and the RECONSTRUCT
ton of that theater after two disastrous
fires This record, however indicates only
partially Mr.. Rapley's high standing among
his fellow men. He member of the
common council al the time that body was
dissolved IN favor of a territorial form of
government, he was connected with the
establishment of many public enterprises,
such as the Washington market, and he
was prominently identified with Washington
lodges Of Odd Fellows and Masons. and
enjoyed intimate friendship with such men
as George w. Riggs, John w. Thompson
and Governor Shepherd.
Mrs. Rapley was a Miss Charity STAINS
bury who was also Baltimorean, and who
died at the Rapley farm In April, 1901. -Four
children, Messrs Randolph r. Rapley, Ed
ward E. Rapley, w. H. Rapley, now the
manager of the Nationel Theater, and Mrs.
c. G. Stone of Brightwood, survive them
Their nome life singularly happy and
gentle and their residence was long the
scene of much genuine hospitality.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-18
FIREMAN COMMENDED.
High Standard of Ef6cfency in the De-
partment.

Chief Engineer Dutton has forwarded to
the Commissioners letter from Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM ]. HolmesBaf 40S l. street north
west commencing the bravery of Private
Philip H. Buehler of Truck d company,
who rescued their young son from the
river October %. The lad fell overheard
from Shoots wharf at the foot of Sd
street southeast, and would have drowned,
II Is said had it not been for the prompt
action of Buehler, who happened to be in
the vicinity.
In calling the matter to the attention of
the department Mr.. and Mrs. Holmes wrote
as follows:
October % our son. thirteen years of
age, fell overheard from Shoots wharf,
foot of Sd street southeast. and would have
drowned had it not been for the intelligent
and prompt action of Mr., Buehler. who, at
the risk of his own life, went to the rescue
and caught him as he was going down Tor
the third time. The rescue was accom-
plished at the imminent risk Of his own
life, as We understand Mr.. Buehler cannot
swim. We are well aware that the saving
OF life and property is an everyday occur
renee In the life OF fireman, and eonse-
quently they lay little stress on the same.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-18
A Profitable Investment.

The business. of the playhouse has been
uniformly profitable. The, building has,
however, suffered from fire three times.
One fire occurred early in its history. the
second burned the building in 1873. At that
time the structure had cost Mr. Rapley
S13S, 900, and was insured for only OOOO,
But the building was reconstralcted almost
as soon as the fire ended. The disaster oc-
CURED in January. December / the new
building was opened to the public. The
Durand" by Wallack's New York Company,
February 81, 1885. For the second time Mr.
Rapley faced an overwhelming loss and for
the second time he rebuilt his theater In
spite Of It,.
These, then, are the chief features of Mr..
Rapley's business life: The founding and
successful maintenance of large carriage
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-18
HEARING CONCLUDED.
Trial of Capt. Wallace for Alleged In
Subordination

The Spanish War Veterans court-martial
before which Captain S. B. Wallace, col
ored, of Young Command. was tried for al
legged disobedtence of orders concluded the
hearing of testimony late last night. 1t is
charged that In connection with the Naval
day parade of the recent G. A. R. encamp-
ment, Capt. Wallace refused to obey an
order requiring him to take post at the rear
of the Spanish War Veterans column, and
that he ordered his men to leave the turn
out
Captain Wallace maintains that by right
or seniority he was entitled to a place in
the column in advance of two of the other
commands of the local department. He fur
Their declares that he did not order his men
out of the column, but that they conferred
among themselves and agreed to disband
for the day.
About twenty witnesses testified last
evening. 1t is stated that the court will
meet again next Wednesday to frame its
conclusions. The findings will then be sent
to Col Urell, the commander-in-chiefo of the
order. by whom, after review, they will be
made public.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-18

The charge was dismissed and Miller wa
relea sed from custody
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-18
Known as Secret Service Detective.

Capt. Boardman has received Information
from New Orleans concerning the alleged
bogus check man who was arrested here
several weeks ago by Detective Muller, and
who gave his name as Edward NJ. Dana. 1t
is stated in the communication received to-
day that young man answering the de-
scription spent part of last summer at
Pass Christian. Miss. where he was KIN OWN
as a secret service detective. While there
he succeeded, 1t LIS alleged, in gaining the
confidence OF resident and inducing him
to vouch for him in the matter of getting a
check for SITS cashed. His wife was with
him at Pass Christian.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-18
Establishes a Country Home.


Meanwhile Mr.. Rapley had located a home
few miles north of Washington, in Mont
gomery county, Md. About very comfort
able country home he purchased somewhat
more than 400 acres of fine land This farm
has since been expanded to include more
than 600 acres, the house has been re-
modelled and enlarged and it has been fur
nished completely and elegantly Here Mr.
Rapey INDUCED his fondness for good
horses, a taste which excited the interest
and assisted in obtaining the friendship of
President Grant General Sherman and
President Garfield. These three officials
and Governor Alexander R. Shepherd, with
whom Mr.. Rapley was Intimately associated
many years. often drove to the Rapley
farm week day evenings or Sunday morn
ingS, on the last named occasions the visit
ors regularly remaining for Sunday dinner
Mr. Rapley always evinced a keen interest
in the welfare of the city. During the civil
war he commanded a company of home
guards. which protected the capital. For
this service he was accorded the rank of
captain of volunteers.
With the beginning of the civil war Wash
fngton suffered from a severe panic in real
estate values. Mr.. Rapley's purchase of the
National Theater property was directly due
to this depression, and has been called an
accident. In 1862. with funds ready for In
vestment and the site of the theater on the
market at a very low price, in conjunction
with a partner, he bought the property
without clear idea of the use to which he
would put 1t. His partner in the purchase
was William E. Spaulding, and the latter
solved the difficulty by becoming manager
Of the theater. Subsequently they leased
the building to Leonard Grover John T.
Ford. j. G. Saville, John w. Albaugh and
others and in 1871 Mr. Rapley bought Mr..
Spauldings interest and undertook the man.
agemeQt of the thea SinRly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-18
Sketch of a Busy Life.

1t is significant that Mr. Rapley walked to
Washington. He was born in Baltimore
February %, 1898, and after attending the
public schools of that day and learning the
trade of a carriage maker he set out for
this city to obtain work on the new Capitol
building. With two or three others, coming
to Washington with a similar purpose he
slept over night in a barn used by the
sculptor Clark Mills as a storehouse. Next
day he was at work on the dome of the
Capitol. This was the beginning of life
marked by consistent and reasonable econo-
my, indGmnitable will and great enterprise.
For year or two this work on the dome
and further training in his trade occupied
Mr. Rapley closely. But in 1S4S he estab-
lished himself as carriage maker, his first
shop being located on 18th street near Penn
sylvania avenue Here the foundation of
his business character was built. From the
very first he devoted himself to business
closely, endeavored to- perform every obi
CATION promptly, avoided even the sus-
picion of bad habits and practced the strict
est economy. The consequence was that
constantly growing business and the COM
pounding savings of succeeding years gave
him funds enough to undertake a financial
enterprise of some magnitude before his
shops had been open ten years.
His mind had been particularly directed to
the need for fuller transportation facilities
on the Potomac. Accordingly his first in
veStment was in the purchase of three
steamboats,, among them the Keyport and
James Guy of ante-bellum celebrity, and the
establishment of a line of steamers which
made regular trips from Washington to
Aqua creek and between Washington and
Alexandria as ferry boats. This new work
developed Mr.. Rapley into a steamboat cap
tain, in which capacity he met and obtained
the regard of vast numbers of Washing
tonians and nearly every prominent resident
of VIRGINIA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-18
VIM. W RAPLEY DEAD
Prominent Business Man of
Washington Passes Away.
NATIVE OF BALTIMORE
COMMANDER OF CAPITAL DE-
TENDERS DURING CIVIL WAR.
Member of Common Council Prior to
Adoption of Territorial Form
Of Government.
NATIVE OF BALTIMORE

Mr.. William w. Rapley for a third of
century owner of the National Theater and
one of the best known business men Of the
national capital, died yesterday afternoon
at the Riggs House, where he had been
living since early autumn. The immediate
cause of death was an affection of the kid
neys, which had troubled him more or less
for long time, but which not con-
sidered dangerous until about week ago.
A turn for the worse in the malady was
noticed Sunday afternoon and Drs. Sworm-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-18

stedt and Macdonald, who had attended
him from the start, announced to his
friends that there was no hope for recov-
cry. Mr.. Rapley grew rapidly worse until
death relieved his sufferings. His four
children were with him when he passed
away.
The funeral Of Mr.. Rapley will be held at
IL am. tomorrow from the Riggs House.
DR.. Wallace Radcliffe, pastor of the New
York Avenue Presbyterian Church, will
conduct the services. The honorary pail
bearers will be Mr.. E. Southland Parker,
Mr.. Benjamin F. Leighton, Mr.. Crosby S.
Staples and Mr.. w. ]. Miller all old friends
of the deceased.
The interment will be at Oak Hill ceme-
tpry
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-18
Renairs to stones Wharf.

Stones wharf. on St. Clements bay. in
lower Maryland, is being rebuilt and put in
thorough repair. A large warehouse and
cattle pen are to be erected on the outer
end of the new pier, which will be built in
the most substantial manner. Stones Is re-
garded a one of the most important ship
ping points on the lower Potomac, and the
old wharf had become too small for the
heavy trade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-18
To Cure a Cold in One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quiuine Tablets All drug.
sists refund the money II 1t fails to cure E. W.
Groves signature II ON each box. DC.
se90-tu .th&s-166t
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-03-28
BAND CONCERT

Program for the band concert i'm the
opera house, Thursday evening, April 3
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-03-28
GnrtnnS ( Minstrels

Dr.. + G.. Oip manager Of the opera
house. has booked Gorton's minstrel.
for April H. This company needs nc
introduction to Alma theatre goers O..
many well remember them when here
a few years ago and the excellence of
the entertainment With reference 70
the company, however, We quote the
following from one Of the Oshkosh, Wis,
daily papers Of recent date:
"Gorton's minstrels, who appeared
az the opera house Sunday evening, were
greeted by a full house. The perform
ance was melitorious, the music excel
lent, the songs catchy and the gags
up.to-date. The specialties were fine
also, and taken as a whole, It was a
most excellent performance. Several
local gags were sprung which caught
the audience. The Fond du Lac con.
troversy, the high school tangle and the
street paving questions were all noticed
in topical SONGS
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-03-28
ALMA, MICH. FRIDAY. MARCH %, 1902
RESOLUTIONS.

Arcadia union Sunday School, Dist
No. 3. offers the following resolutions OF
the death OF our sister, Mrs Maud,
Campbell:
WHEREAS; 1t has pleased the Heaven
ly Father 20 take from our midst ou'
beloved sister, Mrs. Maude Campbell, i
therefore becomes fitting that we should
offer some tribute TO her memory. Bu
while we humbly bow in submission +,
the Divine Will, we no less mourn fol
our sister, being fully assured that oul
loss is her eternal gain.
Resoiued' That in the death Of oul
sister we have lost an efficient member
one disposed to aid and offer kindly
hand TO those in need. BE it further
Resolved; That we tender our heart
felt sympathy 20 the bereaved husband
and parents In their extreme sorrow
God calls our loved ones hence, but theil
memory fingers. and the good they have
done lives after them in the lives oi
those who are suffered TO remain.
R,S,Jrcd. That copy Of these resolu
tioas be- sent TO the bereaved family
spread on our minutes ana printed il
the local papers.
ETHEL BEFSON,
FLORENCE MCCAIN,
HATTIE GERBER
Committee
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-03-28
The Central Michigan Beet Growers
Association

Will meet in convention at Hart's
Hall, 81. Louis, on Saturday, April 8,
at two O'Clock p m, for the purpose Of
electing president in place of / ID.
Suydam, resigned, and for other bust
ness.
Each district association will be en-.
titled to two delegates.
II. OSCAR KELLY,
Sec. Central Mich. Beet G'r's' Assn.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-03-28
Triton Pereale Wrappers.
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Local ostion Meetings.

Friday, March 2S.-Breckenridge
Baptist church, X S. Searl and j. o.
Cook
Friday, March 2S -Beebe M. f..
church, speaker, n. 4. Hafer.
Sunday, March 30.-Forest Hill,
speaker, n Il Hafer.
Monday, March 3l-Ashley, speaker.
n + jenkins.
Tuesday, April Ithaca, speaker,
n. +. jenkins
Wednesday, April 2.-St. Louis,
speaker, n. + jenkins.
n Il. HAFER, President.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-03-28
Infs for Sale.

Only one block from Wright House.
Two lots 6S feet on Hulburt-st, GO
feet deep.
Two lots 81 feet on Hulburt.st., 165
feet deep
Lancashire & Co. have concluded TO
sell these lots. Full information will
be given at their office. 1902 4w
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-03-28

If your back aches you need Alexan.
der's Liver and Kidney Tonic We
guarantee It to be satisfactory. Sharrar
q Mulholland 1908
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-03-28

We are sole agents for Alma for
Alexander's Liver and Kidney Tome.
1t makes You Eat well feel, well, sleep
well and work well. Try it. Sharrar q
Mulh0laud. 1900 3V
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-03-28

Now's the time, spring time. Take
Rocky Mountain Tea keeps the whole
family well. a great medicine for srrlu.
uredness 80 cts B'vius * Rhodes. In
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-03-28

Rocky Mountain Tea taken now will
keep the whole family well. If it fails
bring II back and get your cash 30 cts
! BIvins x Rhodes. llgg-Im
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-03-28
Farmers Club

The April meeting Of the Pine River
Farmers Club Will be held at the home
Of Mr. and Mrs. John Beery, April 3,
1902 Following is the program:
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-03-28

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money II II
fails 10 cure +. W. Groves signature
is on each box. 25c. 11ei-1yr.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1902-08-08
BIG CARGO
20 .e FROM HAWAII
The Steamer Msuos Loa Brings a
Big Cargo From Kdu
and kona.

Inter-island trade IL picking up In
smaller farmers lines II the big cargo
brought into port on Tuesday morning
from Kona and Kau ports Is any critic
rion. but the sugar carrying for this
season is almost ended. The season
FOR vegetables and bananas In now com
ing on and the island boats should
Dring in lot Of such cargo during the
next few weeks from the other Islands
FOR the Honolulu market
The greater portion of the Mauna
| LDas cargo consisted Of 5000 bags of
sugar; 1890 bags were for c. Brewer &
| Co, and 400 for w. @. Irwin & Co. The
remainder of her cargo consisted of o.
sacks of coffee, 45 sacks OF ava, 405
sacks Of taro, lis punches OF bananas
SO kegs of butter, &c cases of fruits, II
pigs. eight barrels Of poi, 30 head OF
'attle and 1l77 packages OF sundries
Among the items classed as sundries
there were a number OF crates of vege-
tables. including some very fine sab
bages.
Because Of the ending OF the sugar
season another one Of the island steam
ers may be laid up next week.
/ purser Slmonson says that the bana-
ma yield on Hawaii this season viii be
a big one and the crop is of very good
quality.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1902-08-08
VESSELS IN PORT.
MERCHANTMEN.
(This list does not include coasters.)

(This list does not include coasters.)
Am. bktn. Kaiulani, Griffiths, San
Francisco. July IL.
Am. schr Oukagon, Reusch, Port Lud-
low, Aug. /.
Am. blk. General Fairchild, McCarron,
Newcastle, Aug. g.
Bangalore, Am. sp., Blanchard, TOGO
pllla, Chill, July IS.
Coronado, Am. bktn., Potter, San Fran
cisco, June 20.
French blk. Montebello, Marchaudeau,
Cardiff. via Sydney, Aug. 3.
Joseph b. Thomas, Am. sp., Soule,
Newcastle, July %.
Nor blk City of Agra. Coudrup New
castle, Aug. 8.
ottillie Fiord, Am. schr.. Bosch, Eure-
ka, July 81.
C. d. Bryant, Am. blk. Colly. San Fran
cisco. July 26.
Aloha, Am. schr.. Fry. Kailua, July %
Andrew Welch. Am. bk., Drew. Sar
Francisco, July %.
Robert Levers. Am. schr, Underwood
Port Ludlow, Aug. 4.
Fred J.yWood, Am. schr. (Mate Meyer)
Puget Sound. August 4.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1902-08-08

Tuesday. August g.
simr Maui. Tor Maui ports. at y.
IN.
stmr. Claudinc. FOR lllo and way
ports. at noon.
ssmr W. &. Han. for Kauai ports, az
5 g. IN.
Schr. Ada. for waialun. Kauai and
HanAiel, at y. IN.
Scnn kawailani. for koolau ports, al
.. M.
Gas schr. Eclipse. FOR kaunakakai
and various ports.
Wednesday. Angus, 8.
stmr. Lehua. for Molokai ports. at )
y. IA
Thursday, August Z
Stmr. Kauai. for Elerle. HanApepc,
Makaweli. kekaha, Nawillwili and
Niihsu, at 3 p. m.
Stmr. Helene, at 5 y. m. for MANU-
kona. Paauhau. Kukaiau, Ookala, Lau-
pahoehoe. Palaaloa.
Am. sp. George Curtis. Bennett with
sugar for San Francisco, at 1880 y. M
Stmr. Nilhau, for koloa, at p. IN.