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Evening star., 1902-03-03
The Anacostia Accident.

To the Editor of The Evening Star:
Although suffering as the result Of the in
juries received in Thursdays accident on
the Anacostia car line, I could not, after
reading the accounts Of the accident as
published in the daily papers and also Mr.
Aliens letter, refrain from presenting this
account for publication for the benefit of
the misinformed public. To Mr.. Allen
would like to state that the accident oc-
CURED in just the manner that he has an
ticipated that one would occur for some
time.
AS is we'll known to every patron of the
read, 1t is the duty Of the motorman to
slacken the speed Of his car at least few
feet on approaching the crossing from either
direction, and the conductors duty is to go
ahead of his car and look up and down the
railroad track to see that there is no ap-
preaching danger. This the conductor of
the car in Thursdays accident absolutely
failed to do. nor did he even go to the
front platform, as many Of the conductors
are in the habit Of doing. The conductor
was in the front coach (where we all were)
taking down the record Of his register and
fixing his book generally The first intima-
uon we had of any approaching danger
was when one of the four passengers in
this coach made an outcry. On looking up
/ beheld the engine Immediately in front Of
us. simultaneously all made rush
for the rear door. But the crash came be-
fore we got even that far; and the con-
ductor. with the rest Of us. was thrown
violently upon the floor. There was one
passenger on the rear platform who tried
to apply the rear brake, but, Of course, 1t
was useless, as brakes nor any amount Of
sand could have avoided the collision as
we were then practically upon the railroad
track.
From this you can see that the accident
was due to negligence, and not to the Slip
perry tracks Even II the sand had given
out this is another proof of negligence, as
each car is supposed to have enough sand
to last it on it's trip. LUCY E. POLLEN.
1924 18th street northwest.
Evening star., 1902-03-03
Funeral of David HAYNES.

Funeral services were conducted at Cal
vary Baptist Church this afternoon at 2
o'clock over the body of the late David
Haynes, for many years chief clerk of the
money order division of the Post Office De-
partment. The nterment was made in Oak
Hill cemetery.
Mr.. Haynes was one of the most promi-
nent and most active members of Calvary
Church, and was we'll known in religious
work throughout the District. He was a
graduate of Brown University. came to
Washington in 1861 to serve in the Post
Office Department, and when the money
order bureau was organized was appointed
chief clerk, which position he held until
after President Cleveland was inaugurated
for his first term. One daughter, Mrs. Belle
Perry, survives him.
Evening star., 1902-03-03
FAIR AND EXPOSITION.
Committee in Charge of Masonic Event
Issues Circular Letter.

The committee on outside donations and
contributions of the Masonic fair and expo
sition to be held at convention hall April
IA to % have sent out circular letters to
every lodge. commandery, chapter and con-
sistory in the United States, requesting
from each member of the body a contribu-
tiOn not to exceed five cents. There are in
this country about million Masons and it
Is figured that, If each Mason give the re-
quested donation, the total contribution will
amount to about $4,000. 1t is proposed to
make the new Masonic Temple building in
this city a National Memorial Masonic
Temple
In order to afford an opportunity to con-
tribute to this commendable object, and to
aid In erecting building that will be in
keeping with the other public buildings at
the capital, both of a governmental and
private character, 1t has been decided, in
addition to addressing the Masonic bodies
to appeal to prominent members Of the fra
ternity and their friends throughout the
different states, soliciting such donations
as they may feel inclined to make, either
in the nature of commodities, articles of
manufacture cash contributions other
WISE as the brother or contributor may
prefer.
Where articles are donated it Is proposed
to place the same on exhibition in a con-
spicuous position in the fair room, with the
name and residence of the donor prominent
ly displayed, and If a manufacturer, with
an announcement Of the line of goods man.
ufactured by him. This is not done merely
as an inducement to make a donation, but
in recognition Of the generosity of the
donor. and with the hope that some good
may be accomplished in return by way of
an advertisement of the business of the
contributor.
1t is proposed to have the names of those
making cash contributions handed down to
posterity by requesting each contributor to
send with his donation, whether large or
small a card with his autographic sigma
ture and residence inscribed upon 1t. These
cards will be classified according to states,
and prominently displayed at the fair in the
list Of contributors to the temple fund, and
upon the completion of the new temple the
signatures, properly classified and ar
ranged, will be given a prominent place for
display therein. The same course will be
pursued with those who may contribute ar
ticles of manufacture instead Of cash.
The committee on outside donations and
contributions consists of the following
named gentlemen: Messrs. William G.
Henderson, chairman; Lurtin r. CHM, vice
chairman; Francis Nye, secretary; James
F. r. Appleby, George w. Balloch, William
H. Baum. f. c. Brandenburg, Thomas G..
j. Darlington. E. G. Davis, Louis A. Dent,
T. G. Dulin, Henry Evans, H. D. Feast, J..
Holdsworth Gordon, Alexander Grant, w.
s. jerks. ]. karr w. S. Knox, John B.
Larner. Stuart NJ Leitzell, Andrew X
Lind. James Lansburgh, H. c. Moses.
George c. Ober E. S. Parker. Harry b.
Parker, James o. Roller, John w. Ross A.
Smith, Julius w. Tolson. James 8. Topham.
William ]. van Wickle S. r. Waters L. G.
Williamson. Louis d. Wine and Elphonzo
Youngs.
Evening star., 1902-03-03
NEW MEMBERS ORGANIZE.
Tantalus Club Composed of First-Terln
Republicans in Congress-.

The 'Tantalus Club" was organized dur
ing the progress of an elaborate dinner at
Barton's Saturday might. The club is made
up of the republican members Of Congress
who are serving their first term in that
body, and after an evening Of fun, in which
the lack Of influence possessed by the new
member served as a text, a permanent Or
ganization was effected
Those present were: Henry H. Aplin,
Jacob A. Beidler, Ohio: Spencer Blackburn,
North Carolina; Albert A. Blakeny. Mary
land; Webster E. Brown, Wisconsin; Henry
sylvania; Frank l.. Coombs, California
Frank D. Currier, New Hampshire; Archi-
bald B. Darragh, Michigan; Elias Deemer
Pennsylvania; Alvin Evans, Pennsylvania
David ]. Foster, Vermont; Joseph H. Gains
West Virginia; Harry A. Hanbury, New
York; Kittredge Haskins, Vermont; Charles
O. Hildebrant, Ohio; Elias S. Holiday. In
diana; James A. Hughes, West Virginia
Harvey S. Irwin, Kentucky; William H
Jackson, Maryland; Chas. l.. Knapp, New
York; Thomas S. Kyle. Ohio; Robert J.
Lewis, Pennsylvania; Thomas F. Marshall
North Dakota; James NJ. Moody. North
Carolina; Robert M. Nevin, Ohio; Henry w
Palmer. Pennsylvania; George r. Patter-
son, PENNSYLVANIA; James " Perkins. New
York; Samuel L. Powers, Massachusetts,;
Bernard S. Rodey, New Mexico; John N.
w. Rumple, Iowa; Charles r. Schirm
Maryland; Charles F. Scott, Kansas; VIM
W. Skiles, Ohio; Frederick Storm. New
York: George Sutherland, Utah; Charles O.
Tirrell, Massachusetts; Emmett Tompkins.
Ohio, and VIM. r. Warnock, Ohio.
Evening star., 1902-03-03
Complaint Regarding Sidewalks.

Mr.. o. H. Reed Of 1915 street north
west has complained to the District Com
sioners Of the condition Of the sidewalk on
the south side of s street, between 10Th
and 18th streets northwest. He says the
bricks seem to be laid on clay and that
when the frost comes out in the spring the
bricks sink in when walked upon and the
mud comes up, covering the walk. Mr.. C..
b. Hunt the computing engineer, has re-
ported upon the matter, stating that the
walk. while in bad condition. is not dan
gercus, and is not unlike other similar
walks In the city laid on ground which has
a subsoil filled with water. He saws the
proper remedy Is the construction of ce-
nlent sidewalk on the square. and that 1t
should be initiated by representative per-
ccntage Of the abutting property owners.
Evening star., 1902-03-03
Inspection of Columbia Co., u. r. X.


AT the last meeting of Columbia Com
parry, No. 3, Uniform Rank knights of
Pythias, held February % great enthu-
siasm was exhibited by the many members
present, who expected to have their pro-
ficiency in military tactics place them
among the foremost of the Uniform Rank
and make them formidable competitors in
the contest during the coming summer for
the Grand Lodge prize.
Major George w. Heisley and staff were
present on their annual tour of inspection
end Installed the officers for the ensuing
Year, as follows: Captain, Robert H. Bow
dler: first lieutenant, f. b. Thomas; sec
ond lieutenant, j. E. Klinedienst; guard w.
+. Ritchie: sentinel, NJ. RosenthaI: chap
lain, g. Milton Thomas, and recorder, E.
Lodge HILL The major complimented the
company on it's inspection more especially
or. the excellent manner in which the many
and difficult foot movements were executed.
The inspection and installation completed
the company adjourned to an adjoining hail
where refreshments were served. The re-
E1ainder of the evening was spent in speech
making and story telling.
Evening star., 1902-03-03
CITY SOLICITOR APPROVES.
Medical Board Declared to Have Pro.
perly Interpreted Law.


The District Commissioners have received
from Mr. A. B. Duvall. the city solicitor,
an opinion upon the communication Of Rep
resentative John NJ. Rixey Of Virginia, en-
closing letter from DR.. A. A. Rittenour of
Alexandria, who desired the privilege Of
practicing his profession in the District un-
til suitable opportunity might be given
him to take an examination before the
board Of medical supervisors.
Mr.. Duvall says that the secretary Of the
board Of medical supervisors has correctly
stated the provisions Of the law relating to
the case under consideration, and, continu-
ing. he states:
1T appears that the state Of Virginia
does not issue licenses to practice medicine
tn licentiates Of the District of Columbia
upon the conditions specified in the act Of
Congress. 1t therefore follows that licen-
tiates Of the state Of Virginia are not en-
titled to practice medicine in the District
until the license is issued by the board Of
medical supervisors.
1T Is requested in this case that a tenn
porary license shall be issued pending an
examination by the board. 1 am of the
opinion that the law does not authorize
this, and that, therefore. the board is with
out authority to issue such temporary
license
Evening star., 1902-03-03
AUCTION SALES.
TOdav.

Thomas J. Owen & Son, aucts.. 913 r st.
n nw-Trustees' sale of No. UI 9th ST. n. W.
on Monday, March =, at 4:30 pm. ChaS.
w Fairfax and w. b. Pertus. trustees.
c. G. Sloan & Co. aucts., 14O1 G st. NV.
Trustees sale of Nos. 1918 to 1925 Whit
ney ave. on Monday. March 3, at 40 p. m.
l.. o. De Lashmutt and M. J. Colbert,
trustees.
James w. Ratcliffe, auct.. 920 Pa. ave.
n.w.-Trustees' sale of No. III ID st. NV on
Monday. March 3. at 4:30 pm. David d.
Stone and Enoch l.. White, trustees.
Tomorrow.
G. G. Sloan & &C., aucts., 1f01 G ST. NV
Trustees sale of No. 1872 M st. me- on
Tuesday. March 4. at 4:30 pm. William H
Lewis and Samuel d. Luckett, trustees.
Thomas ]. Owen & Son, aucts.. 913 st.
n.w.-Trustees sale of No. 1905 st. NV.
on Tuesday March 4, at $50 pm. Wallace
f. Crossman and Howard Boyd. trustees.
trustees sale of farm in Montgomery
county on Tuesday. March 4, at IL m.
Alex. Kilgour and Edward c. Peter, trus-
tees.
]. G. Sinclair. auct.. 633 La. ave NV
Sale of household effects, etc. on Tuesday,
March 4, at 10 a m, at auction rooms
Evening star., 1902-03-03
Among the Good Templars.

Capitol Hill Lodge. No. 3, l. o. G. T.,
held its regular meeting Saturday night at
McCauley's Hall. 200 Pennsylvania avenue
southeast. Visitors were present from In
dependent Lodge. During recess a number
Of enjoyable games were indulged In. Bro
]. o. Nash being master of ceremonies
Thos. H. Speake. the chairman for the
good of the order. submitted the following
program, which was highly enjoyed: Reel
tation. by Bro. J. w. Wilkerson; remarks,
by Bro. Chas. w. Boyd; song by Sister
Nina Higdon and Jas. Hartley accompa MED
by Sister Nettie Higdon; remarks, by Bro.
NJ. s. McCatharan: recitation Sister Sadie
Higdon; remarks, by Arthur W. Jett chief
templar complimenting the lodge on its ex-
cellent showing. also for having won the
benner, presented by the Grand Lodge
February % for work we'll done.
Evening star., 1902-03-03
CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION.
One Hundredth Anniversary Of First
Baptist Church.

The weeks exercises in celebration OF
the one hundredth anniversary of the First
Baptist Church and the Baptist demonina-
tiOn in the District of Columbia began yes
terday morning with a sermon in the First
Church by DR.. E. B. Pollard. He gave a
review of the history Of the Baptist cause
In the District during the past 100 years,
dwelling upon the services of the different
pastors and on the difficulties experienced
In the efforts to establish the denomina-
tiOn on a firm basis.
historical program will be given to-
night at Calvary Baptist Church, when
prominent Baptist clergymen of the city
will address the meeting.
Evening star., 1902-03-03
Peoples Mission Gives Concert

A sacred concert was given at the Empire
Theater last night, under the auspices of
the Peoples Mission. Every seat In the
auditorium was occupied. A considerable
sum of money, which will be used for
charity. was realized from the collection
taken Miss Susie Rocomora, assisted nv
twenty-four members of the Empire stock
company, sang The Holy City" w. T.
Pierson of the mission preached q sermon
on ''Sin.' and Rev. Jesse Kirk, an Indian
Of the klamath tribe Of Oregon, made a
few remarks.
Evening star., 1902-03-03
Good Fellowship Club.

The Good Fellowship Club was organized
at Barton's last night and will perpetuate
itself in dozen Sunday night dinners dur
ing the remainder Of the season. The club
1s composed of the genial spirits who fire.
Quent Mr.. Keys cozy corner. Those who
participated in the organization and dinner
last night were Senator Stewart, ex-senator
Butler. ex-senator Shoup. Representative
Maynard, Delegate Marcus A. Smith, Judge
l. E. Borley. DR.. Manning and Messrs. r.
c. Kinney. John b. Jeffreys. Charles Dud-
ley. E. C. Babb. Barry Bulkley. w. H. Fre-
land. @. H. Clemes 8. B. Hopkins, Frank
y. Morgan and j. Barton Key.
Evening star., 1902-03-03
"No Hucksters Wanted"
To the Editor Of The Evening Star

To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
Near the door bell Of house in my
neighborhood there is sign labeled mo
hucksters." I have several times thought
of putting one on the front Of my house.
but don't like the look Of 1t. Does the ped
dler's license entitle him to annoy people
all day long in the manner he does? Some
days my door bell is rung fifty times, and.
to make matters worse, the peddlers tramp
across the parking from one house to an
other. wearing off the grass. Today have
had to repair my parking; the ground being
soft every foot mark sank deeply and the
bank being crushed on to the sidewalk
This peddling nuisance should be stopped
When l want any supplies know where to
get them.
BLOOMINGDAI,E CITIZEN
Evening star., 1902-03-03
Death of Ex-Gov. Fisk.

Mrs Byron Andrews has returned from
Kentucky where she was called some ten
days ago by the Illness of her father ex-
Gov. Fisk. She reached her old home only
day in advance of his death. Gov. Fisk
was we'll known to many Washington peo-
ple having been a very active member of
the national committee which founded and
erected the Garfield Memorial Church on
Vermont avenue some twenty years ago.
He was in his S7th year.
Evening star., 1902-03-03
Death Of Mrs. Spencer.

Mrs. Polly Spencer, who has been in Ill
health for the past year or SO, died at her
home, the Frederick, Saturday morning.
Mrs Spencer was in her SEVENTEEN year
and was the wife of Mr.. George F. Spencer
OF the sixth auditors office. The deceased
was faithful and devoted member Of the
Mckendree NJ +. Church, at which house
of worship services were held Saturday af-
ternoon by Rev E. l.. Hubbard, pastor of
the church. The funeral will take place to-
day at Scio, Ohio.
Evening star., 1902-03-03
Benefit Entertainment.

A concert was given in the ball room Of
the Shoreham Thursday evening for the
benefit OF the Florence Crittenton Home.
The hall was crowded to it's utmost ca
pacity by cultured and appreciative audi
ence. which evidenced its enthusiasm by
frequent encores.
Those who participated in the program
were Mrs. A. d. Melvin. soprano; Mr. Jas
per McFall. baritone: Miss Heinrichs. vio-
linist. and Miss Beulah b. Chambers, pi-
.nist and accompanist.
Evening star., 1902-03-03
Ready for Muster.

The John Jacob Astor Command, Spanish
War Veterans, will be mustered in at Stan
ley Hall, United States Soldiers Home,
tomorrow evening at o'clock. The char
ter roster will be composed exclusively of
those who served in the war with Spain
More than fifty have signed the application
for charter
Evening star., 1902-03-03
James NJ. HARRISON Dead.

Notice has been received of the death yes
terday of James M. HARRISON at Mitchells-
burg. Ky. Mr.. HARRISON was for many
years a clerk in the Treasury Department,
where he was highly esteemed by all who
knew him. On account of failing heath nc
resigned his position here in June. 1900. and
returned to his native state. He was a
member of Vermont Avenue Christian
Church i'm this city. He leaves q wife and
three children
Evening star., 1902-03-03
Buried at Arlington.

The remains Of Lieut.. Richmond H.
Brewer Of the 9th Volunteer Infantry, who
was killed in the Philippines in July, 1900,
were buried at Arlington cemetery Satur-
day with the usual military honor. Lieut..
Brewer was the son of the late Assistant
Surgeon John w. Brewer, U. S. A., and a
brother Of the late DR.. Mat. Brewer of this
city,
Evening star., 1902-03-03
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Manchester for Mt. Vernon at 10
q m and 40 pm.
Steamer Norfolk for Fortress Monroe and
Norfolk al $50 pm.
Steamer Estelle Randall for GlymOnt and
river landings at $50 am
Trains leave Pennsylvania avenue and
1312 street for Alexandria and Arlington
every half hour; Mt. Vernon, hourly, 10
m. to pm
Cars leave Aqueduct bridge for Arlington,
Fort Myer and Falls Church.
Evening star., 1902-03-03
Added Story to Power House.

Mr. Snowden Ashford, Inspector OF build
ings has forwarded to the District Com
rnissioners specifca tions for an additional
story to the power house and. nurses home
a. Providence Hospital. and acceptance by
the Brennan Construction Company. He
recommendeds that the same be- attached
Evening star., 1902-03-03
Will Filed for Probate.

The will of Mary L. Weir, dated Decem-
ber 20, 1890. has been filed for probate An
undivided interest in property in Tennes-
see is bequeathed to the testator's mother
and the residue Of the estate is devised to
testator's husband John b. Weir. David
A. Cleage and Mary l.. Weir are appointed
executors.
Evening star., 1902-03-03
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Academy-"Shore Acres
Chase's-"The Man from Mexico and po-
lite vaudeville.
Columbia-J H. Stoddart in The Bonnie
Brier Bush.
Empire-The Great Lafayette show.
Kernan's-Marchester Cracker Jacks
BuriesQuers.
Lafayette-Bellows Stock Company in
THE Masqueraders.'
National-Maude Adams IN Quality
Street
Evening star., 1902-03-03
In Buying Wines.

Confidence In the reliability Of the house is
essential That of ]. Calvet & Co enjoys a
cosmopolitan reputation for the purity and
excellence of their Clarets and Burgundies.
advertisement
Evening star., 1902-03-03
How to Enjoy Perfect Health.

Drink pure Aerated Distilled Water 1Oc
per gallon. Sold at NJ L. HARPER'S,
mh3-3ts 1909 G st. NV.
Evening star., 1902-03-03

Schneider S FAMOUS MALT BREAD
enjoys wide popularity in many of
Washington's best homes. Unvarying in
Guality-pure and wholesome. On sale at all
grOcers. Only SC loaf. Insist on having it.
Evening star., 1902-03-03

THE BEST ELGIN BUTTER. SOC. LIB.
It's the very cream of the EIgin product
We get 1t direct from the creamery, you
know it's fresh ard sweet. Only Soc. h.
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co.'S Stores
Evening star., 1902-03-03

THE VERY CHOICEST MEATS
Ito be had in this city are KEANE' s
Spring Lamb. Lowest prices for the best
84-5l Center Market and Wholesale Row
Evening star., 1902-03-03

DRINK KENNY'S 25c COFFEE
The best coffee on earth for the money.
G. d. Kenny Co. so stores.
Evening star., 1902-03-03
THE HOFFMAN CHAPEL
DEDICATED THIS MORNING BY
CARDINAL GIBBONS.
A Gift to st. Vincent's Orphan Asylum
by Mrs. r. o. Holtz-
man.

The Holtzman Memorial Chapel was
dedicated by Cardinal Gibbons this morn
| ing at 1890 o'clock. Cardinal Gibbons
| blessed the building. A solemn high mass
| followed. Father Doan of ST. Patrick S
| was celebrant; Father Mark. chaplain OF
| the asylum, deacon; Father Gaynor of St
Patrick's. subdeacon; Father George
Daugherty of ST Augustine's and Mr.. Will
| lam Shreve of St. Patrick's, masters of
| ceremonies. The choir of st. Patrick s
| Church sang the mass and the altar boys
of St. Patricks took part in the ceremonies
There was a large number of people pres
ent.
The chapel Is the gift of Mrs. r. o.
Hoffman. in memory of her husband. the
late r. o. Hoffman. Mr. HoltZman was
for many years prominent business man
of this city and was known for his honesty
and spotless integrity. After the gospel DR..
Stafford, the president of the asylum,
formally accepted the gift of Mrs. Holtz-
man. He spoke of her late husbands long
connection with the asylum and of his de
votion to the orphans. He said that Mr.
Holtzmans career proved that honesty is
the best policy; that the practice OF all
virtues was compatible with the best bust
ness success, and that it is a good thing
to perpetuate the memory and example of
such men. Before the conclusion of the
| service Cardinal Gibbons made an address.
In which he thanked Mrs Hoffman for
her generosity and good example.
There are 125 children in the asylum.
The following gentlemen constitute the
board of managers: DR.. Stafford. president
Mr.. John 8. Larcombe treasurer Mr.. ID.
l. Murphy. secretary; Mr.. E. Francis Riggs
| and Mr. William Gait.
The New Chapel.
Mr.. Joseph F. Early. architect and
sculptor, decorated the chapel and de-
signed and built the beautiful altar.
The chapel is decorated in sixteenth CEN
tury gothic, which style has been faith
fully followed in respect to the embellish-
| ments, the drawing of which is very cor
rect, but the cOlOrS are not SO severe as
these generally used in that period, al
though their arrangement is much the
same. Altogether the combination has been
! very happy and the effect Is strictly eccle-
siastical. The chancel being large permits
than Is generally found in convent chapels
1t is made of selected white marble and
white onyx.
The antependium altar front is in a sin
gle piece of marble, ornamented by three
panels richly framed in gothic tracery OF
the same period as the decorations. In the
center is depicted the lamb of the
Apocalypse, and in the panels on each side
are adoring angels. The front of the taber-
| nacle also has angels in alteration, while
Immediately above the door is the pelican
feeding it's young.
On each side OF the reredos. which is en-
riched by four panels, are figures of ST.
Joseph and st. Vincent, standing on Ella b.
orately carved corbals or brackets. The eff
feet OF the whole is very artistic and COM
plete.
Evening star., 1902-03-03

A FINE SPRING TONIC
Nothing like "Old Glory to strengthen
the system-keep the blood pure and rich.
It's a pure malt and hop beer. Phone Alb
ner-Drury Brewing Co. for case.
Evening star., 1902-03-03

Avoid tan, smarting. rough red skin ap-
plying Satin-Skin Cream and Satin-SkiH
Powder before exposure to wind or cold.
20c. at Palais Royal.
Evening star., 1902-03-03

FINEST PLANTS AND FRESHEST
Flowers. Prices specially low. ]. r. Free
man. 612 18th ST NV.