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Evening star., 1902-01-04
BURIAL NEAR SAN FRANCISCO.
Remains of Gen. Seamans to Rest I'm
National Cemetery,

The remains of Gen. William H Seamans
who died at his apartments In the Arling-
ton Hotel yesterday morning, will at 6:2o
O'Clock this afternoon be placed aboard a
Baltimore and Ohio railroad train to be
conveyed to San Francisco, the dead off,
GERS late home. They will be accompanied
by Mrs. Seamans and Lieut.. Commander
Douglass White of the Naval Militia, who
were at his bedside when he breathed his
last.
At Chicago the body will be transferred
to a private car. on which the remainder of
the journey will be made. In difference to
the wishes of Mrs. Seamans there will be
no public funeral until the remains reach
the coast. The body will be removed from
Speare's undertaking establishment on F
street directly to the train.
number of messages of coincidence have
been received by Mrs. Seamans since the
news of Gen. Seamans' death became
known.
The funeral party will be met at the CAL
lfornia state line by a military guard Of
honor, which will escort the casket to the
city hall, where the body will lie in state
ior day, after which there will be a mil
hary funeral. The interment will be in the
national cemetery at the Presidio.
Evening star., 1902-01-04
The Recent Dead Letter Sale at sIoan,s

The following letter Will explain itself:
POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT.
First Assistant Postmaster General.
DEAD LETTER OFFICE.
WASHINGTON, December 20. 1901
Messrs. c. G. Sloan & Co., Auctioneers
14U1 @ street NV.
Gentlemen: In closing up and making final
disposition of our annual dead letter sale for
1901 l cannot refrain from expressing to
You my high appreciation of the most ex-
cellent service rendered by your house in
conducting said sale, and to thank you on
my own account, as we'll as on behalf Of
the department.
1t has not only been one of the largest
bus one of the most successful and satisfac-
tory sales in every particular in the history
of the dead letter office.
The convenience of your house to the gen.
erai public as 10 location your exceptionally
fine facilities and accommodations for con-
Quoting such a sale, and the especial close
personal attention of your Mr.. Sloan to even
many Of the ordinary details of such a
weeks work We're early manifest and the
occasion alike of the favorable observa ton
and comment Of those directly charged with
the sale on behalf of the department and
the immense crowds in attendance
There was a vim and push by your folks
at all hands that was very gratifying and
a courtesy and interest that appeared to de-
light everybody. and while congratulate ting
You / feel the department is likewise to be
congratulated upon the splendid success of
your efforts and work.
Very respectfully yours.
tSiSned) ID. p. LEIBHARDT
Superintendent
Evening star., 1902-01-04
Joint Installation.

Charles Sumner Post, No. 8, G. A. R., and
Charles Sumner w. r. c., No. 3, held a pub
lie joint installation at G.. A r. Hall re-
Gently, when the following officers were in
stalled:
Post-Commander, James H. Brooks
senior vice commander, Plato T. Lee; Junior
vice commander, John Steward; quarter
master, w. H. Liverpool; adjutant, Charles
H. Shorter; chaplain, William King; sur
geon, Henry Jackson; officer of guard,
Henry Queenan; quartermaster sergeant,
Jerry Grandson.
w. r. C.-President, Mrs. Julia West
Hamilton; senior vice president. Mrs. L..
Q. Childs; junior vice president, Mrs. Mary
E. Cooper; secretary, Miss E. NJ. Thomas
treasurer, Mrs. L. E. Green; chaplain, Mrs.
Alice B. Boston: conductress, Mrs Joseph
inc Fowler; guard, Mrs. F. Fletcher as
sistant conductress. Mrs. Alice Johnson; as
sistant guard. Mrs. Agnes Butler; color
bearers, Mrs. l.. c. Allan, Mrs. N. c. Green
Miss Mary Howard and Miss Pauletta g.
Goings.
The following visitors were present and
made addresses: w. c. Martin Mrs Julia
Mason Layton, Charles F. Lucas, Miss Mat
tie r. Bowen Rev. B. ]. Bolding and Past
Commander r. D. Goodman
After making an explanation as to the
origin of the hymn, Prof. Theo Dickson
rendered Hold the Fort
The officers of the corps were installed by
Mrs. Julia Mason Layton and the officers of
the post by Assistant Mastering Officer j.
W. Butcher A present was given Mrs
Lottie e. Simms, the retiring president.
Evening star., 1902-01-04
Joint installation of Officers.

Hancock Regiment, No. /, Union Vet
erans' Union, and the Woman's Relief
Corps auxiliary to it will have a Joint in
stallation of officers Monday night. The
officers-elect of the regiment are: Colonel,
Frank T. Howe: lieutenant colonel, Frank
M. Taylor; major, P. c. Balm; quarter
master, D. w. Beach; chaplain, w. E. Post
surgeon, j. E. Jennings; adjutant, T. E.
McEnnery.
The relief corps officers are: President,
Mrs. Sarah E. Beach; senior vice president,
Miss Emma Milans; junior vice president,
Mrs. Catherine Garvey; treasurer Mrs.
Mary A. Kuler; secretary, Miss Elinor
Middleton; chaplain. Mrs. Jennie Dyren-
forth; conductress, Mrs. Carrie R. Middle
ton; assistant conductress, Miss Clara
Luckett; inside guard, Mrs. Caroline
Hockemeyer; outside guard, Mrs. Lizzie
Hunt; first flag bearer, Mrs. Clara ]. Rob-
inson; second flag bearer, Mrs. Fisher; mu-
sician, Miss Clara Robinson.
The ceremony will probably be witnessed
by large audience, as a number, of in
vitations have been issued to the friends of
the two organizations. General John Mid
dleton, the mastering officer on the staff
of the commander-in-chiefw will be the in
stalling officer.
Evening star., 1902-01-04
WHITE RIBBoNERs RECEIVE.
First Function Held in the New Home


The District Woman's Christian Temper
ance Union received New Year day at the
new building 800 9th street northwest,
from to 10 pm. This was the first pub
lie function held by the organization since
taking possession of the building last Sep
tember. The parlors were thrown open and
decorated with palms, cut flowers, flags and
the evergreens appropriate to the season.
The receiving party consisted of the gen.
eral officers, and the presidents Of local
unions, assisted by Miss Clara Barton,
president of the Red Cross Association.
The general officers were: Mrs. Clinton
Smith, president; Mrs. Emma Sanford Shell
ton. recording secretary; Mrs. w. E. De
Riemer, corresponding secretary; Mrs
Charles p. Grandfeld, treasurer.
The following presidents of unions were
In the receiving line: Chaplin, Mrs. T. A.
Williams; West End, Mrs. Ruth NJ. G..
Capitol, Mrs. Don p Blaine; South East,
Mrs. NJ A. Mahoney; LIE Droit, Mrs L. d.
Merrick; lexington Mrs. John NJ. Simp-
son; Mrs. Jennie E. Bates Mrs. c. E. Ernig
Miss Chapman, Miss Harries, Miss Hook
man and Miss Williams were among those
receiving for the 'Y'' auxiliaries
Various members of other unions were
present and assisted in the entertainment.
The board of trustees was represented by
Mrs. Anson 8. Taylor and Mrs. Alfred
Wood. Miss Grace De Riemer and Miss
Mary Milburn distributed the unique white
ribbon and Ivy leaf favors. Refreshments
were served under direction of Miss Gussie
Nichols.
The rooms were thronged during the en-
tire evening with the friends and guests of
the organization. The clergy of the city
were represented by the following: Dr. ].
q. Butler, Rev. Page Milburn, Rev. G. N.
Iuccock, Rev. James E. Gilbert, Rev. H. P.
Highley, Rev. Luther B. Wilson, Rev. j. F.
Heisse, Rev. John Van Schaick, jr., Rev.
Charles F. Sontag; Rev. VIM. H. Chapman,
Butler.
Among others present were: Capt. Wool
man Gibson, Capt. o. H. Oldroyd, DR.. ]. B.
Hubbell, Red Cross field agent; Gen. Har-
ries, DR.. Alice Burritt, Mr.. and Mrs. Pick
ering, Judge E. P. Seeds Mr.. Jerome F.
Johnson, Mrs. Grace D. knight, Miss EN-
ma M. Gillett, president Of Wimodaughsis;
Whlte, Senator and Mrs. Fred T. Dubois,
Mr. j: d. Croissant. Mr.. Andrew Wilson,
Rev. Wilbur F. Crafts, Mr. F. NJ Bradley,
Mr. A. N. Garfield. Mrs James L. Ewin,
Alpert r. Shoemaker, esq.,. Mr.. Wilson Err
null, Judge A. S. Taylor, Mr.. VIM D. Ying-
ing, Mr.. John Parke Hussey Mr. O. NJ
Ong, Mr.. Asa W. Piper, Mr.. Clinton Smith,
M Mr. Don P. Blaine Mr.. Alfred Wood, Mr..
Thomas H. Martin, Mr.. C. W. Shelton, Mr..
A. s. Perham, Mr.. Benz. s. Platt, Mr.. VIM.
Llpscomb. Mr.. E. Hodge, Mr. Lucius
Randolph, Mr.. Aver Golf. Mr.. A. L. Swart-
Wout, Dr. A. c. True, Rev. W. E. De Rie-
mer, District Auditor Petty, Mr.. Henry
M,llllams, ", Judge Mcdowell Mr.. D. D.
thompson, Col. George Patrick, Prof. and
Mrs. Geo. E. Patrick, Mr. P P Pealer,
MISS Mllburn, Miss Satterlee Mrs Sontag,
Mrs. James D. Thurston Mr.. F. v. De
Goster Mr. and Mrs. Metcalf, Mr.. Charles
II. Strobeck and Mr. John H Mitchell
Evening star., 1902-01-04
THE DISTRICTS DEFICIT
AN INSTRUCTIVE SUMMARY OF THE
CAUSES LEADING TO 1T.
Due to Heavy Charges Exclusively on
the District in Past
Years.

The following statement summarizing the
present state of the Districts finances and
the causes leading to the deficit has been
prepared for the use of Commissioner Mac
fsrland in connection with the efforts of the
Commissioners to arrange a satisfactory
adjustment to permit the continuance of the
large projects of improvements and the
proper maintenance of the District govern
mept
Statement showing the surplus or def
icit at the beginning of each fiscal year
from July /, 1889, to December 1, 1901 and
extraordinary expenditures for the same
period, paid wholly or in part from Dis
trict revenues;
Evening star., 1902-01-04
Columbia Lodge Election.

At the regular meeting of Columbia
Lodge, No. 10, l. o. o. F., held Thursday
evening January 2. the following officers
were installed by ]. T. Petty, P. G. NJ:
Noble grand, Alonzo o. Tingley; vice grand,
Albert E. Burley; recording secretary, Hor-
ace V. Bisbee; financial secretary, Robert
R. Williams; treasurer, Thomas w. Fowler;
R. S. N. G., A. Turnbull; L. s. N. G.,
F. c. Carter; R. S. V. G., r. E. Wines; L.
s. V. G., C. L. Barnett; warden, George
Gerberich; conductor, NJ G. Balderston; l..
s. G., A. E. Shoots; o. s. G., George NJ.
Moore; r. S. s., c. F. Helm; l.. S. s., A.
Kent; chaplain, D. 7. Batson; organist, c.
w. Fowler S. P. G., H. j. Redfield; custo-
dian, John A Shackelford; school commit
tee, George z. Colison, A. R. Vermillion
and John A. Shackelford.
Evening star., 1902-01-04
CITY AND DISTRICT.
A Unique Souvenir,

A unique souvenir of the wild west was
recently received by Miss Alisan Wilson.
being panther skin from Oregon. a pres
ent from her nephew, John c. Wilson. The
animal had been making raids upon the
cattle on the edge of the sparsely settled
country his last exploit being killing a
calf, which so aroused the indignation of
the neighboring owners that a posse was
organized to hunt him in his lair. Upon
finding him ne was speedily dispatched
bullet hole in the skin, close to the eye
shows a skilIful shot and tells the tale of
how he came to his death. When dead he
measured ten feet from tip to tip. His color
Is tawny. with a dark stripe down the back
a fine specimen of the American mountain
lion or wilc cat, but not one to meet by
chance with pleasure.
Evening star., 1902-01-04
WOman's Press Association.

public meeting Of the Womans Ma
uonal Press Association was held at the
Riggs House last evening with Mrs B. A.
Lockwood. the president, in the chair.
Ihe names of Mrs. Mary B. Fisk and
Mrs. j. B. Young Withee were added to
the membership roll
Miss Cornelia L. Lloyd gave a paper on
D. A r. Day at Buffalo, Mrs. Sperry an
illustrated paper on the .'Concealment of
the Regicides in the Judges Cave, near
New Haven, in 1861" and Mrs Clinton
Smlth humorous paper on the
Cllslh ana Relative Conditions OF
Man and Woman The Columbian
Male Quartet. Consisting of Messrs.
Sperry, Stair Potter and Foster.
gave three vocal numbers and received a
vote of thanks from the audience The
annual meeting of the association will he
January II, at the Riggs House, for the
election of officers
Evening star., 1902-01-04
Discusses Porto RicO.

Mr.. James A. Sample delivered an Illus
trated lecture last night al the North Caro-
lima Avenue Methodist Protestant Church
before the members and friends of the
Mems Club of that church. The subject
was What 1 Saw in Porto Rico"
AT the beginning of the American occu-
patton Of the island Mr. Sample was sent
as an agent of the Treasury Department to
Porto Rico, where he spent several months.
He spoke last night Of the habits and GUS
toms of the natives, and in addition a num-
per OF lantern slides were exhibited, show
ing different scenes on the island
At the conclusion Of the lecture light re-
freshments were served by the ladies Of
the church.
Evening star., 1902-01-04
About Famous Madonnas.

A lecture Of much interest to the COM
pany that gathered in the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Charles H. Campbell, 1343 Har-
ward street. last evening, was given by
Miss Eva Marie Weller Of Hamilton Ohio
The theme was Famous Madonnas" and
was illustrated by pictures which Miss
Weller had gathered in the course Of her
studies Of this fascinating subject
How this theme, which has elected the
highest efforts of genius of past ages has
been treated, was described by Miss Weller
with the enthusiasm of one thoroughly in
terested IN the subject.
Music appropriate to the theme was rem
dered by Mr.. Beauchamp, violinist: Mrs.
Melvin, soprano and Mr.. Campbell The
address was prefaced by a few words in
the way of introducing the speaker by
Rev. DR.. Hamin. Refreshments were
served at the close
Evening star., 1902-01-04
Donation Party.

After brief regular session of Silver
Star Lodge of Good Templars, in Good
Templar Hall, Tenleytown, Thursday even
ing, the doors were opened and outside
friends joined the members in replenish-
ing the lodge stock of tableware There
was generous contribution. An hour was
given to sociability, following which a
short program was presented with Past
Grand Chief A E. Shoemaker as chair
man. The exercises included vocal and in
strumental recitals, several old-time favor
ties on request, by Mr.. and Mrs A. H
Frear; recitatiOns by Miss Eta narrower
chief templar of Undine Juvenile Temple.
and Grand Templar Russell; addresses by
Lodge Deputy j. g. Blackford, Mr. A. j.
Yowell, A. E. Shoemaker and s. W. Rus
sell; piano recitals by Mr.. G. l.. Thomas,
and conundrums by Mrs. Frear. The date
for the celebration of the eighteenth ami
versary of the lodge was fixed for Thurs
day evening, January 16. Refreshments
were served.
Evening star., 1902-01-04
The Rainbow Cit.

Next Friday evening, at National Rifles
Hall, Miss Richards will give an illustrated
lecture on the pan-American exposition at
Buffalo. This is the first opportunity af-
forded the people of Washington to visit
the beautiful Rainbow City, by means of
an illustrated lecture, and it may be as
sured that under Miss Richards guidance
to the fair bright and interesting hour of
sightseeing may be enjoyed without the
dust or fatigue of travel and with only the
gems Of the beautiful vanished pan pre-
sented to our view. Miss Richards is well
equipped as lecturer in voice, manner and
style, and has made a decided success in
that field.
Evening star., 1902-01-04
Given Benefit of Doubt.

Colonel John Biddle, the Engineer Com
missioner, has recommended to his asso-
ciates that w. E. Speir, contractor for the
manual training school, at 7th street and
Rhode Island avenue, be informed that he
will not be required to place flooring in the
carpenter shop in the basement Of the build
ing without further compensation, but that
1t must be understood distinctly by him
that this action is based on the fact that
the manner in which it was indicated on
the drawings was not sufficiently clear, so
that there was a probability that it was not
taken into consideration in the bids SUBJ
mitted. 1t is not Intended by this action to
alter in any respect the practice Of the
office in holding that. when so specified, the
plans and specifications must be read to-
gether, and all work mentioned In the one
and not referred to in the other must be
considered as called for by both.
Evening star., 1902-01-04
Not Affected by Code.

1t was suggested some time ago that the
new code of law had the effect of legislat-
ing local notaries public, among others out
OF office Since the code went into opera
ton and until today Mr.. John r. Young,
clerk of the Supreme Court of the District
OF Columbia, declined to certify as to the
official character of the notaries. After
comforting with several of the justices Of
the court and others, Clerk Young has con-
cluded that the notaries are not affected
by the code, and today certified to their
official characters when action in that re-
gard was desired
Evening star., 1902-01-04
Success of Ashburu Milk.

The demand for the Ashburn Farm milk
has met all expectation. The management
states that on Monday following the pub
lication In The Star of the investigation Of
the dairy scores of Washingtonians sent in
their orders to the city office, and daily
since then - 1emand has been increas-
ing. Indeed, from present indications 1t
VIII not be long before the thousand quarts
the company can supply will be taken. The
investigator" has another article in The
star today. setting forth the danger that
lies In rusty and unclean milk cans quoting
the views of a prominent physician on the
subject
Evening star., 1902-01-04
May BE Granted on Conditions.

me Baltimore and Potomac Railroad
Company has applied to the DISTRICT Com
missioners for permission to lay a siding on
the south side Of I street southeast be-
tween 1st and South Capitol streets The
computing engineer has reported that In ac-
cordance with precedent, the permission re-
qucsted can be granted provided that the
street Is first declared a business street
Under the parking act of June l. 1898. this
shou!d be done, as a majority of the 'front.'
age on the street must be occupied for busi-
ness purposes. The computing engineer
therefore recommends to the Commissioners
that street southeast. from South CaDitoI
10 lst street, be declared a business street
and that permit be granted
Evening star., 1902-01-04
GREETs THE NEW YEAR.
Phi Sigma Kappa Chapter Entertains
Its Frfends.

The Lambda Chapter Of Phi Sigma Kap-
pa fraternity, Columbian University. greet
ed the new year in a pleasing manner Tues
day night. Progressive euchre and dane
ing We're INDUCED in during the evening
much to the enjoyment of the invited
guests ana members OF the fraternity men.
The following were the guests of the
Greek letter men: Messrs. Reger, Ragan,
sullivan, Rogers. Thompson. Tobias Da-
Wis, Eberley, Kemp, Littlepage Miller,
maxwell, Bell, Wells. Michencr. Turner,
Cutter, Gompertz, and Misses weide Ca
yin. Mabel Christy. Katherine Christy,
thompson, Tobias. Ford. Mason. Kemp.
Settler Raison. Ramage, Cook. Brown.
Weed Coyey
Evening star., 1902-01-04
ALLEGED CLUES.
Missing WashinGtonian Believed to
Have Been Seen I'm Boston,

Information reached police headquarters
last night from two sources concerning
persons supposed to be the missing Capt.
Thomas w. Lord. who disappeared from
his home, No. 937 New York avenue,
shortly before Christmas. A letter was
received from John D. Powell of % Penn
broke street, Boston. in which the writer
said he thought he saw Captain Lord at
the corner of Brookline and Shawmut
avenues, in the city mentioned. last Tues
day. Mr.. Powell was formerly employed
in the patent office and he knew Captain
Lord by sight
Early last night a message to head
quarters from Deputy Sheriff Selby of
Montgomery county, stated that a man
supposed to be Captain Lord was stopping
at Rockville hotel Detective Father
went to Rockville and found the man. who
proved to be Washingtonian, but not the
missing captain.
Evening star., 1902-01-04
Annual Dinner to Aged and Blind.

Arrangements have been made to serve
the annual dinner to the aged and blind of
the Vermont Avenue Baptist Church, ver-
mont avenue between Q and streets
northwest, tomorrow at L O. clock D. m, The
tables will be placed in the lower audi
torium of the church, and after special
sermon by the pastor, Rev. Geo. w. Lee,
d. D., at IL o'clock, the fair committee
assisted by the Young Peoples Society of
Christian Endeavor, will serve the dinner
Evening star., 1902-01-04
Annual ElecttOn

Camp No 3, P. o. of A. has held its an
nual election, the following officers being
chosen: Mrs. X. V. Schul. president. Mrs.
NJ. r. Mahoney, past president; Mr.. v. r.
Spillman, assistant past president; Mrs. c.
E. Thomas vice president; Mr. T. F. Far
ley, assistant vice president; Mrs w. Hol-
lis, chaplain; Miss V. Grain, financial secre-
tary; Mr.. j. NJ, Mahony treasurer; Mrs.
Louisa Davis, conductor Mrs. N E. Millar.
guard; Mr.. E. Thomas, sentinel.
After the election of officers addresses
were delivered and all then adjourned to
Mr.. Geo. Schul's, where bountiful lunch
con was served.
Evening star., 1902-01-04
Advertising Brings Busfuess

The rapid and brilliant success of Heb
bard Wineman, the tailors at 7O5 9th
street, is directly attributed by them to
clever advertising and their determination
to give the finest possible tailoring at mod
crate prices. The past season has been a
prosperous one for them. and Mr.. Wine
man, who has just returned from New
York with a new line of imported suitings
ana oVercoatings, says he believes their
business can be doubled in 1902 by the fur
ther Judfcious use of printers ink, backed
by good tailoring
Evening star., 1902-01-04
Flynn's Business College, Sth and X.
Business, shorthand, typewritng-$25a a year
advertisement,
Debate by Y. NJ. C. A. Lyceun

Debate ny 4. NJ. Z. A. Lyceum.
The lyceum of the Y. M. c. A. held it's
regular meeting at the rooms of the asso-
citation last night. Mr.. Clarence A. Good
ing gave a reading. The question for dis
cussion was that there should be legisla-
tion providing for and requiring that all
strikes be arbitrated by the courts. The
affirmative speakers We're Messrs. ]. G.
Kent and l.. T. Everett negative Messrs
Edward H. Booth and H. C. Gibbs The
debate was won by the negative, though
on the merits OF the question the audience
voted in favor of the affirmative. Mr..
George w. Allison acted as judge
The program for the next meeting was
announced, as follows: Defamation, Mr.
j. c. Kent; reading, Mr.. Frank F, Hart
well; debate, Resolved, That the United
States can afford to abandon the Monroe
Doctrine as to South America Affirmative.
Messrs. w. N. Weston and Clarence A
Gooding; negative, ;Messrs. L. T. Everett
and George w. Drew.
Evening star., 1902-01-04
Opening of Arlington Flower Store
Opposite theArlington Hotel, Monday.-Adv


The question affirming that Congress
should enact the pending ship subsidy bill
was debated by the Columbian Schools of
Law Debating Society last night in the uni
verslty hall.
The speakers on the affirmative side were
Harlan Moore, w. c. Franklin and Luther
NJ. Walter, all from Kentucky Those for
the negative were 1. c. Foster of Virginia
j. w. Howell of Michigan and Samuel Her,
rick of Pennsylvania. The judges were
Charles w. Needham, chairman; Milton E.
Aisles and B. F. Peters.
The decision was awarded to the affirma-
tive, the first choice being W. c. Franklin
of Kentucky and second choice ]. w.
Howell of Michigan.
Evening star., 1902-01-04
Complains of Defectixe nrninnue

Clara w. McNaughton of 1888 Harvard
street has written TO the District Commits
sioners complaining OF the defective drain
age OF her property, due to the filling in of
lots In the rear of her premises during the
Tune of the extension of Columbia road
from l"th 10 1lth streets. She SAYS the re
cent heavy rams have flooded the basement
OK her dwelling, causing considerable an
Eoyance and loss. The computing engineer
reports that the condition Complained of
Is the result of the filing of private prom
erty in which the District Is not in anv way
party