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Evening star., 1902-01-18
AFFAIRS IN GEoRGErowN.

FIRE Causes Damage Amounting to
Nearly One Hundred Dollars,
An alarm Of fire was turned In this
morning about $50 o'clock for a blaze In
the one-story frame building at 8Oo2 M
street. owned by Goddard brothers, and oc-
cupied by George Hilton as a lunch room
and oyster house. The fire originated from
an overheated stove, and before being ex-
| tinguished caused damage Of about $40 to
the stock and about $50 to the building.
The adjoining two-story frame, owned by
Mrs Wolf, was damaged to the extent Of
$40 by the flames.
David Cohen, while seated on one of the
beer delivery wagons Of the Consumers
Brewing Company yesterday afternoon.
which was standing in front of a saloon IN
M street between 32d and 33d streets. fell
from the seat to the roadway. His left
hand and arm were badly scanned and
bruised by the fall. The patrol wagon was
sent for, but the man had been removed TO
his room In Sulffvan's Hotel, 1905 M street.
and g. physician dressed his injuries.
The officers OF the Christian Endeavor So-
ciety Of the West Street Church. recentIv
elected, are as follows: President Miss
Elizabeth Alexander; vice president. ME-.
Lucien Swindells; secretary Mr.. Hora aca
Ogden; treasurer, Mr.. G.. Murray eDeener
The executive committee of the society is
COMPOSED OF Miss Alexander. Miss Berry
Miss Fletcher, Miss scherer, Miss Swim.
dells, Miss Lacy. Miss Mayfieid Miss
Ramsburg. Miss F. Phelps, Miss f. Tschiss Jiss
fely, Messrs. Waddey, Swindells, 81. PIN
per. Deener. Davis. Schofield and Dr.. W. G.
Alexander. va ~
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THE w. n. C. WORK.
Reports for the Fourth Quarter-The
Relief Fund.

Reports for the Fourth Quarter-The
Relief Fund.
The Department of Potomac Woman's 8
Relief Corps has just closed its fourth
quarters work, and reports have been re-
ceived from the several corps. Mrs. Mar
garet B. Tew and her staff are busy max
ing up their annual returns for the COM
ing department convention.
For the fourth quarters work. 1t Is re-
ported, there has been collected for relief
$375.04; expended, $236. .33; estimated value
of relief other than money, $685. total
for relief, $575.OS and over 235 old soldiers,
their widows and orphans have been
helped by contributions Of money, food,
fuel and clothing.
Mrs. Tew has been for the past two
weeks looking out for a permanent home
in this city for the ex-army nurse, Miss
Grace MCGEE, who was found wandering
in the streets not long ago. Miss MCGEE
does not care to be sent to home outside
Of the city, so one will be secured here.
There are two candidates in the field for
department president, Mrs. Ida Oldroyd,
past president Of Lincoln Corps, and presi-
dent for several years of their sewing cir
Gle, and Mrs. ]. Emma Evans, also past
president of Lincoln Corps and past de-
partment senior vice president and past
department secretary.
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Officers Installed.

The following officers OF Federal Council,
No. 211, of the American Legion of Honor,
Were installed Wednesday evening for 1902
by Past Grand Commanders William Thorn
as and ]. Weed Corey: Commander, Chas
B. Caywood; vice commander, Colonel
Dangerfield Parker; orator, John T. Win
ter, NJ D.; secretary, ]. Weed Corey; COL
lector. John P. Garrett: treasurer Will
liam Thomas; chaplain, r. B. Schwickard /:
guide, Henry L. Frazier; warden. Eugene
Goldin; sentry, I. L. Steinem; trustees D.
Parker, H. L. Frazier, e. Goldin; medical
examiner. John T. Winter, NJ. D.; alter
nate medical examiner, George B. Corey,
MD
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CHARGE Noue Proxxed.

The charge of the larceny Of $40 against
Walter D. Brock was noIIe pressed in the
Police Court today. Brock is a trooper in
the 11th United States Cavalry. and sta
toned at Fort Myer, but is to leave Mon
day next for the Philippines. Last Sun
day he called at the house of Miss Kate F.
Aungier to see Miss Katie Arnold. The
next day Miss Aungier found that $40 had
been removed from her pocket book, and
Brock was arrested. He denied at the time
that he knew anything about the money.
The case was dropped at request of Miss
Aungier, who informed Mr. Mullowny that
she did not wish to appear against the
young man.
ord In the army.
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THE BLOW WAS FATAL.
John Ward Dies Of Injuries-Robert
Ede1in Arrested.

Edelin Arrested.
An Inquest will be held at the sixth pre-
cinct station at IL O'Clock Monday morn
ing In order to determine the place and
manner of death Of John Ward, colored. of
Sl4 e street southeast. Robert Edelin,, also
colored, who lives at 1929 D street south
east, is under arrest at the fifth precinct
station. charged with having caused Wards
death.
The men, who earned their living driving
| coal carts and putting away coal, met in
Simpsons coal yard at 64S Pennsylvania
avenue southeast yesterday afternoon and
were skylarking; Their fun ended, 1t is
alleged, by Edelin throwing brick and
fracturing Wards skull. 1t was about 2:3O
o'clock when the affair occurred, and the
victim died at the Emergency Hospital
fifth precinct arrested Edelin shortly after
, o'clock and locked him up, charging him
with assault. This charge was changed to
| one of murder when 1t was ascertained that
the injured man had died.
Edelin and Ward were about the coal
yard with other colored men, and being
friends and having nothing to do they be-
gan joking. There was no threatening Ian
euage used, according to the statements Of
dtsinterested persons, nor did the men seem
to be especially angry. Ward, 1t is al
legged, picked up missile, piece of coal
or brick and pretended he was going to
engaged in a bout. Edelin stopped and
picked up a piece Of brick when he saw
what the other man had in his hand. He
threw the piece Of brick and was greatly
surprised when he saw Ward fall. He could
hardly realize what he had done, but as
Ward had been injured Edelin concluded he
would do what he could to help him.
Instead of running away, as he was ad-
vfsed to do, he remained and rendered what
assistance he could until the arrival of the
ambulance, when he assisted in lifting the
wounded man to the vehicle. Ward was
unconscious when he reached the hospital,
and his condition was so serious that the
| doctors had no idea they would be able to
save his life. Policeman Cullinane reached
| the coal yard before Edelfn left and placed
him under arrest.
The prisoner could not understand why
he should be arrested when, as he claimed,
there was no malice on his part.
Edelin said he and Ward had been friends
for many years. and yesterdays affair was
the first trouble they had had. When he
learned Of the death Of his friend the pris-
oner expressed great regret. The police
Of the fifth precinct made an investigation
of the affair and summoned the witnesses
to attend the inquest Monday morning.
The body was removed to the morgue to-
day. Ward was an unmarried man. as is
Edelin,.
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Greer's Record Wanted.

Major Sylvester received a letter from
the Boston police department last night
asking for Information concerning the rec
ord Of Frederick H. Greer. who Is under
arrest in that city. 1t alleged that he has
been calling at the offices Of business men
and annoying them. He was arrested on
practically the same charge in this city
and was acquitted. Before coming here
he had been arrested in New York. While
In custody IN this city he was photographed
for the gallery. His case attracted some
attention because Of his fine appearance
and alleged connection with prominent
men.
Greer, who was known under several
aliases, claimed he had Travelled through
Europe with Mark Twain. His speeches in
court were listened to by Judge Kimbail
with interest. He claimed he had been in the
newspaper business and wore a number Of
press club badges.
Major Sylvester will send Greer's pic
lures and newspaper clippings about his
case to the Boston authorities.
Evening star., 1902-01-18
LARGE FORCE AT WORK.
Pennsylvania Company Preparing to
Build Potomac Bridge.

Pennsylvania Company Preparing to
Build Potomac Bridge.
The Pennsylvania Railway Company has
a large force Of hands at work on the pre-
liminary arrangements for the building of
the new railway bridge across the Potomac.
Several frame buildings. which will be
used as quarters for the workmen on the
BRIDGE and as store houses for material,
have been erected on the south side Of the
flats. east of the present bridge, and a
side track has been laid across the pres
ent driveway over the flats, out into the
Potomac Park, and on this the construc-
tion and material trains will be placed An
additional side track has also been laid at
the Virginia end of the bridge on the site
of the old jackson City hotel, for the re-
ception Of the work trains.
The old buildings at jackson City are be-
ing removed one by one, as the space is
needed by the railway company.
Evening star., 1902-01-18
students I'm Debate.

Last evening the debating society Of the
Columbia University Law School discussed
the question whether Congress should
enact law establishing a national uni
versity for free higher education, open to
every citizen Of the United States on com.
petitive examination" The speakers in the
affirmative were Messrs. ]. D. Evans, C..
8. Goshert and r. Mann: on the negative,
Messrs. III. A. Lands T. H. Duckett ana
l. c. Fuller. In the absence Of MT. W, A.
Mcneil, the report Of the critic was siven
by Mr. George B. Nilsson. The 1udeea
awarded the decision to the negative: first
honors to Mr.. Fuller, and second honors
to Mr.. Sands,
Evening star., 1902-01-18

UMANIrou GINGER CHAMPAGNE.
Evening star., 1902-01-18
Alleged violation of Law

Illustrated Playing Cards
On sale at c. & o. Office, 900 l4th st-Advt
Evening star., 1902-01-18
F1ynn's Business College, Sth and X.
Business, shorthand typewriting-$25a year.
advertisement
Entertainment at st. Elizabetl

Entertainment at st. Elizabeth.
A party of local entertainers under the
head Of 1.-The Globe-Trotters," gave a
vaudeville show at the Government Hos
pital for the Insane last evening. Those
participating were: A. B. Griffith, whist
ling and imitations; Bertha Lingle and
Mabel Cosgrove, In the Highland fling; w.
E. Beall, black face comedian; Irwin Co.'S
grove, song; Ida Hayes, dancing; Harry
S. Wolf, baritone solo; Eulalie Griffith,
character singing; Mabel Cosgrove dane
ing; Edna Hall Smith, coon songs; Bertha
Lngle. dancing; Harry Hanlein, Hebrew
impersonator. and Harry Park bicyclist.
Refreshments were served after the en-
tertainment to those taking part and a
small number Of invited friends. The COM
pany was under the management of Mr..
Harry Park. Mr. ]. Heidenheimer was the
accompanist.
Evening star., 1902-01-18
81 .25 to Baltimore and Return via b.
& o. r. r. Saturday and Sunday. January
1S and 19.-Adyt.
Letter Carriers Install Omcers.

Letter Carriers Install OMcers.
At the regular meeting OF Capital Branch,
No. 142, National Association Of Letter
Carriers, held Wednesday, the following
officers were installed: Geo. Perrott, pres
ident; A. w. Hudson. vice president; Geo.
w. Vierbuchen, secretary; w. s. Crawford,
treasurer; Chas. Tauberschmidt. financial
secretary; j. B. Johnston, sergeant at
arms.
Mr.. ]. c. Keller, president of the National
Association of Letter Carriers, had charge
Of the installation and made an address,
urging the members to stand together for
the accomplishment of the purposes Of the
organization. Mr.. Perrott, the newly-elect-
ed president of the local branch, was pre-
sented with silver-mounted gavel by his
associates of Station B. Mr.. Perrott, in a
neat speech. thanked the donors for their
token of esteem. -
Evening star., 1902-01-18
Effort to Rebuild Church.

The Salem Baptist Church held it's reg
uIar business meeting last evening. Begin
ming at o'clock, at which time the pas-
tor, Rev. j. d. Herben, introduced plans
by which to redeem the present site on
which the church now stands The appeal
for funds resulted IN contributions aggre-
eating $3.50.
Other plans were presented for the pur-
pose OF raising the sum of $4,000 this year
to rebuild the church edifce which was
blown down in the fall of 1896. This is TO
be accomplished through solicitation OF
funds by the pastor, Rev. ]. d. Herben
who is regarded as an energetic pastor. He
Will leave the city next week in the inter-
est of the Salem Church.
Evening star., 1902-01-18
Money to lend at 4, and 6 per cent on
real estate. Frank I. Rawlings, 1906 Pa. av.
advertisement.
Score Success With Gun and Ro,

Score Success With Gun and Rod.
According to the reports brought back
Colonel F. D. Stephenson and U. A. Deni-
son, who have just returned from a hunt
ing trip through Florida, there Is scarcity
of game in the land Of the Everglades at
the present time. Bear, deer, wild turkeys
and other much sought-for game, these
gentlemen say, suffered alike from their
unerring aim. The party made tour OF
the many rivers and lakes which abound
in the state in a canvas canoe. They were
well supplied with guns and other para
phernalia necessary to the hunt.
1saak Walton's achievements with the
rod also pale into insignifcance, their
friends say, when compared to the ac-
counts these gentlemen give Of their won
derful success in landing all the available
fish that happened to be in the tmmediate
vicinity Of their explorations.
Evening star., 1902-01-18
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUsEMENTs TONIGHT.

Academy-"At Cripple Creek
Bijou-Russen Brothers & Co, and bur-
Iesque.
Chase's-Keith's White Hussar drill and
polite vaudeville.
Columbia-The Augustin Daily Musical
Company in san Toy
Kernan's-Frank B. Carr's Thorough
breds"
Lafayette-BellCNvs Stock Company in
Lady Windermeres Fan"
National-Mr. William Faversham in "A
Royal RIVAL
W. L. 1. Armory Hall-Pure Food Show
For amusements see page %.
Evening star., 1902-01-18
CITY AND DISTRICT.
District Doing the Work.

Complaint has been made that the two
story brick building at 1416 and 141S 32d
street is regarded as a nuisance, being in
a dilapidated condition, and having had no
repairs for a numbers of years. Mr.. Geo.
Freeman some time ago wrote to the Com
missioners relative to existing conditions,
and the report was found to be well found
ed by the office of the building inspector.
There is no owner to the property, several
people claiming to have the title vested in
them. The place is occupied a second
hand furniture store and curiosity shop by
aged woman. who, however, is now In
Canada, but who has claimed to own the
property and has endeavored to sell it for
$4,000
Finding no owner to make the needed
improvements and to prevent the filing of
a possible law suit in the future, the Dis
trict government is now doing the work
An old building in the rear of the place
has been torn down, while the front en-
frances, the first floor being about three
feet below the grade of the street. are be-
ing rebricked and made as small as possible.
Railings Will be placed on either SIDE and
the cost of ali Of the improvements will
be charged against the property.
Otards is the standard of excellence in
r
Evening star., 1902-01-18
Mr. Pnrson Makes q Correc

MIR. ParsOn Makes q Correction.
Mr.. w. e. Parson states that the report
Of the lecture he recently delivered before
the Society Of Religious Education In the
Columbian University was slightly inaccu-
rate. He says his statement was that the
Lutheran was the largest Protestant
church In Christendom. and the third iars-
est in the United States," and not that It
stood third among the Protestant churches
In the world" as was reported.
Evening star., 1902-01-18

Camp No. 3, 2. o. of A, has installed
the following officers: President, Mrs. Kate
E. Scheel: past president, Mrs. NJ. E. Ma
honey; assistant past president, John r
Mahoney; assistant president, V. r. Spell
man: vice president. Mrs, Charity Thomas
assistant vice president. T. L. Farley; re-
cording secretary, Mamie NJ. Hollis; finan-
cial secretary. Miss Vallejo Grain; treasurer
Mrs Sallie E. Pinkerton; conductor, Mrs.
Louise Davis; assistant conductor, Mrs
Rose Grain; guard, Mrs. Nellie Millar; SEN
tinel. James E Thomas. Trustees, James
E Thomas, I. l.. Farley and Rose Grain.
Evening star., 1902-01-18
Pinochle Club Formed.

There was a progressive pinochle club
formed at the residence Of Mr.. Louis F.
Sitz, 14OS H street northeast, recently, for
the purpose of introducing a new system to
the game Of pinochle and for the pleasure
of its members. The following officers were
elected: President, Mr.. Louis F. Sitz; sec
retary, Thomas F. Elwood; treasurer Mr.
Boyce; committee on arrangements and by
laws, Mr.. Boyce, chairman; P. ]. Dorr, T.
DOYLE, tr., c. Clark, 7. EllMood.
Evening star., 1902-01-18
wOMAN's PRESS ASSOCIATION.
Its Twentieth Annual Meeting Held
Last Evening.

The Woman's National Press Associa-
ton held its twentieth annual meeting in
the parlors of the Riggs House last night.
Mrs. Belva A. Lockwood presided Reports
were read by various officers of the asso-
citation on the work done during the past
year, and the acting corresponding secre-
tary read several letters from non-resi-
dent members.
The following officers were elected for
the ensuing year: President. Mrs Belva A.
Lockwood; first vice president. Mrs. L. A.
Crandall; second vice president, Mrs. Ellen
8. Cromwell; corresponding secretary,
Mrs. Clara D. Colby; recording secretary,
Mrs. Ruth G. Pealer: treasurer. Mrs P.
NJ. Stocking; auditor, Mrs. M. o. Stllman;
librarian, Miss Frances g. French; dele
gate at large, Mrs Mary 8. Lockwood.
Evening star., 1902-01-18
Suit Against Railway.

Suit at law TO recover damages in the
sum OF $4,000 was instituted today by
Bruce Mackan, through Attorney E. G.
Niles, against the Capital Traction Com
pany. 1t is alleged that the 18th of last
November. while passenger on a car OF
Ihe defendant, and owing to alleged care
lessness of the latter. the nIafntfff sus.
tained painful injury.
Evening star., 1902-01-18
ALLEGED WORTHLESS CHECK.
insurance Solicitor Held I'm Police
Court for Forgery

FRANK w. II. Nuss. an Insurance solicitor,
was arrested yesterday afternoon by De-
tectives Parham and F1ather in connection
with the passing Of a forged check.
When he was srraigned in the Police
Court this morning on a charge OF forgery
he waived an examination for the grand
jury and Judge Scott fixed $1,000 as the
amount of his ban bond.
1t is alleged that Nuss forged the name
OF DR.. Charles Reagan to a check for $40
January 9. which was subsequently passed
on Charles L. Engel.
The defendant claims that he was IRE
sponsible at the time.
Evening star., 1902-01-18
Given Assignment a. Detect,v.

NJ Detect1Ve.
Bicycle Policeman A. J. Headley OF the
fourth precinct was directed by Major svl-
vester yesterday to report to CAPTAIN
Boardman today for duty in the detective
Office. He will do duty on probation. sue
ceeding Detective Hartigan, who was re-
Gently promoted.
Officer Headley' was selected for worl, in
the detective bureau because of his record
He has q number of important arrests tn
his credit and has participated in many
cases of minor inE,ortance N'
Evening star., 1902-01-18

Dr. Woodward, the health officer, has re-
ported to the District Commissioners that
dense smoke has been seen issuing from
the stack of the government printing Of
flee from time to time. In the interests
OF the enforcement of the anti-smoke 10 n,
Dr Woodward recommends that the mat
ter De brought to the attention of the pnh-
lie printer poo
Evening star., 1902-01-18
nuns, nirfhsax.

ThA. aKsuixersarys Of Robert sBurnS birth
day Will be Httinsiy celebraxed IN the First
Fresbyterisns Church, january IS. by 4 re-
ception and literary entertainment. 1t is
expected that Speaker Henderson and sew.
eral members OF both branches. OF Congress-
will be present and deliver speeches.
Evening star., 1902-01-18
Bottle Mandatory at Twininx catx.

AsoesAS 1"ln1nX CITY.
Another evidence of the growing COM
mereiai prosperity of Washington is the
establishment Of a large plant at Twininr
City for the manufacture of bottles OF all
kinds. but more especially for the mineral
water trade. This enterprise was started
about a fortnight ago by the Messrs.
christy Brothers. who have operated SINH
lar factories in Maryland and Pennsylvania.
and who are widely experienced in the con-
duct OF this industry. The plant will give
employment to large number OF operatives
and adds one more to the list OF manufac-
tories established In the vicinity Of WASH
iEgton.
Evening star., 1902-01-18
Ah.ent Nenrly .Ye.r.

George David McCullash's wife is anx-
ious for him to. return home. He left his
home. No. TAB 7th street southeast, In April
OF last year, according to report made
to the police by his wife, She could give
the police no idea of her husband D where
abouts, nor could she assign any reason TOR
his disappearance.
Evening star., 1902-01-18
Firea in athe Waofl.

Fires were discovered burning In the
woods on both sidesoof the river last night.
On the District side the woods below the
Government Hospital for the Insane were
in a blaze in szeveeal places, and on the
Virginia side thererwas q large. circle of
fire in the woods aetween the Four Mile
logical Seminary. The fires In both places
seemed to be burning fercely ana made a
bright light =
Evening star., 1902-01-18
Calico Rau.

The ladies Of Thusnelder Lodge, No. /, O.
D. H. s., have arranged to give a grand
calico ball. for the benefit Of the relief fund
Of the lodge, next Monday evening at St. Jo-
seph' Hall. corner 9th and II streets s.orth-
west. The ball will open at 8 o'clock and
the guests win be supplied with aprons and
neckties.
Evening star., 1902-01-18
A Good Thing for the New Ye.r

The beginning Of the year is good
time TO start a subscription to The
Saturday Star for some out-of town
friend. One dollar prepays a sub
scription for one year any place In
the United States. Cuba. Philippines.
Porto Rico. Hawaii, etc. The daily
Star. by mail. $500 q year.
Evening star., 1902-01-18

81.25 to Baltimore and Return via n
O. r. R., Saturday and Sunday, January
Is and 1e. tickets good returning until fol-
Royal Limited.-Advt
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Fined for Fast Dr,x,rp

Policeman Kersten entered a complaint
against jeremiah Donovan, in the Police
Court, today, for fast driving on K street
northwest last night.
A fine Of SO, which Judge Kimball i'm
posed. was paid
Evening star., 1902-01-18
DangerousIy I'LL.

Mrs. A p. Lacey Is dangerously i'll with
heart disease al the National HOMEOPATHIC
Hospital Her sister, Mrs. S. Moore Sites.
has come from Schenectady. N. Y, 10 be
with her.
Evening star., 1902-01-18
For Cooking Department.

The District Commissioners have re-
ceived letter from the board Of education
requesting the purchase OF the vacant
ground to the east OF the Manual Train
School No. and the erection OF suitable
temporary building for the use Of the
cooking department OF the manual train
ing school,
Evening star., 1902-01-18
The Hot apra~x. of Ark.,...

msnt. The nation n'snhealth and pleasure re-
sort. Splendid sWinter climate Golf. Ele-
CANT hotels, Eastman, Arlington and. Park.
For informatidaf address managers or w
e. Hpyt, G e. T. 9A.s Mo. Pac. Ry.. 89l
Broadway, New York: n. C. Townsend. a.
p. & T. "A. Mo. Pac. Ry., st. Louis. Mo
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1902-01-18

HAVE BUILT so BRANCH STORES.
The uniform good quality and moderate
price of our teas and coffees c. D. Kenny
Co., 10 city stores.
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1Fre, PalRer,a IIInen..

Mrs PETER. wife Of the former senator
from Ksnsas. suffered q stroke of paralysis
q few. days ago and is critically III In this
city at the home OF hertdaughter, Mrs. ].
g. McIlhenhX 2i1b 8 stree2. <.a.s4s q -
Evening star., 1902-01-18
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW,

Steamer Norfolk for Fortress Monroe
and Norfolk at $50 pm.
Trains leave Pennsylvania avenue and
13h street for Alexandria and Arlington
every half hour.
Cars leave Aqueduct bridge for Arlington
and Fort Myer every half hour; Fails
Church hourly. See schedule
Evening star., 1902-01-18

FLOWERS FOR DINNERS
or other functions are always satisfactory,
both in quality and price, if obtained from
J. R. FREEMAN, 612 18th st. NV.
Phone 1924.
Evening star., 1902-01-18

Via Pennsylvania Railroad
Tickets on sale Saturday and Sunday
January Is and 10, good to return until
Monday, January 20. All trains EXCEPT
Congressional Limited.--Adyt