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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-03
Knights of Pythias visitations.

The Grand Lodge officers of Knights of
Pythlas concluded their annual visitations
last evening at Columbia Lodge, No. 49,
with what was regarded as the largest
gathering of Pythians of the season in at
tendance. Grand Chancellor VIM. NJ
Hodges is a member of that lodge. The re-
ports of the grand master of exchequer and
grand keeper of records and seal showed
the lodge to be one of the most prosperous
In the domain, its gains during the year
financially and numerically being very
large, and the attendance of it's officers be-
ing shown to have surpassed those of all
other lodges.
After the Grand Lodge officers finished
their reports B. Tarantine, p. c., on behalf
of Columbia Lodge. No. 20, presented Grand
Chancellor w. M. Hodges with handsome
silver water pitcher and goblet, artisticaIly
imbedded In beautiful floral centerpiece
and A. l.. Scott, p. c., presented the grand
vice chancellor, T. A. Bynum, with beau
tiful basket of cut flowers
Refreshments were served, consisting of
coffee, sandwiches, ice cream and cake, fol-
lowed by cigars and music, was furnished
by the following members of the Marine
Band: De Vincentz, F. Necker, H.
Romer, F. King, A. De Marco, L. Mozzula,
II. Yeager and III. Simms; also Master JOS
Marinelli. Credit is given the committee
which consisted of II. r. Biddle, chairman;
A. L. Scott, b. Tarantino, s. Giovermetti
ind F.. Frazzano, for the success of the en-
tertainment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-03
OFFICERS AND DELEGATES.
Results Of Elections by Local Posts Of
the g. A. R.

Following Is a list of officers and dele
gates and alternates to the department en-
carpment, elected this week by the G. A.
r. posts Of the Department Of the Potomac,
as Indicated:
James A. Garfield Post, No. 7-Oficers
elected Louis kettler, commander; Rob-
ert Harleston, senior vice commander;
Henry A. johnson, junior vice commander;
Louis J. Muchin, quartermaster; James H.
Bradford, chaplain; Thomas Calvin, sur
geon; VIM H. Henning, officer of the day;
George B. Abrams, officer of the guard.
Delegates-H. P. Springer, A. c. Irwin
Young, A. H. Frear. Alternates-W. II.
Hennng, George B. Abrams. James II.
Bradford, H. A. Johnson, Roberts Hairless
ton and Robert Frouland.
+ Charles Sumner Post, No. 9-Wm. George
Hall. commander; BENJAMIN Young, senior
! vice commander; Charles H. Bourne junior
vice commander; VIM. H. Liverpool
quartermaster; Henry Jackson, surgeon;
Nc rton, officer of the day; Henry Queenan,
officer of the guard.
Delegates-Wm. H. Grimshaw, Thomas
w. West Vim. H. Liverpool, Plato T. Lee,
Acknowledgements H. Bourne, Henry
Queenan. Benjamin F. Daily, John T. Gray,
Henry Dorsey and Brooks Marshall.
Lafayette Post-Walter C. Butler, COM
HdnQer, ~. u. fOEu, senior VICE COIuIldIu-
er; H. c. Watson, Junior vice commander;
G: F. Benjamin. chaplain; DR.. Lawrence
Wilson, quartermaster; DR.. Casper A
Weber, surgeon; H. w. Burns, officer OF the
day; ]. T. Mcdaniel, officer Of the guard;
e. ]. Sweet, member of department me-
mortal committee; J. g. Brideham, member
department relief committee; H. W.
Burns, delegate to temporary Soldiers
Home; delegates to department encamp-
ment, DR.. Elmer r. Reynolds. DR.. Law
renee Wilson, Lewis Mundheim, r. M.
Calhoun and e. J. Sweet. Alternates-W.
W. Chambers, H. c. Watson, c. F. Benja-
min, Briscoe Goodhart and H. w. Burns
At a regular meeting of Lincoln Post, No
were elected for the ensuing year: Hazard
Wheeler. commander; George w. Honey,
senior vice commander; ]. D. Blood
good, junior vice commander; E. j. Dow
ling, quartermaster; A. E. Johnson, M. D.,
surgeon; w. D. Yinglng, chaplain; Geo. w.
Street, officer Of the day; G.. H. Worden.
officer of the guard; c. B. Moore, trustee.
The following were elected to represent
the post in the department encampment:
Delegates-L. P. Williams, VIM. A. Moore.
Geo. NJ Rowe, Geo. w. Honey, ]. D.
Bloodgood, ]. J. Freeland, Geo. w: Street,
j. E. McCabe, Daniel Williams. ]. H. Bur-
CESS, G. W. Worden A. e. johnson, g. w.
Hazer, J. L. Thornton. w. D. Yingling,
Archie Burgess, E. ]. Bowling, c. B. Moore.
Geo. Smith, w. H. Proctor.
Alternates-Alex. Scott, s. r. Whitney,
John OConnell, W. s. Boyd A. w. Bogia,
G.. w. Miller, G. B. Rose, ]. c. Peacock H.
A. Allen, Robert Venn, Geo. Palaska,, H. H.
Martin w. c. Miles, w. s. Seymour, III. E.
Marks, W. A. Griswold. A. Brown, A. Pat
ten, H. T. Martin, J. H. Brunemer.
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LIFE-sAvINa. MEDAL.
Award Made to Louis B. Diggins by
Treasury Department.

Mr.. Louis B. Diggins, 9an engraver in the
photographic office, son of Capt. B. Dig
gins. chief of the watch force of the State,
War and Navy Departments, has been
awarded a silver Hfe-saVing medal by the
Treasury Department in recognition Of his
gallant conduct in rescuing two women
from drowning at Virginia Beach, Va,
September l, 1902. The circumstances of
the rescue are described in letter written
by Acting Superintendent Taylor to Mr..
Dggins. notifying him Of the award of the
medal, in which he says:
From testimony filed In this department
1t appears that two women who were
bathing in the surf at Virginia Beach were
carried beyond their depth and placed in
great jeopardy Of their lives, when you
were made aware Of the danger and i'm
mediately proceeded to their assistance.
You were swimming further out than any
other person, and upon hearing cries Of
distress quickly turned about and swan
toward these women, who were about fifty
feet away. As you were approaching them
their cries gradually ceased, and they were
only now and then visible. Only one was
In sight when you got near enough to lay
hold of them, but they were clinging to-
gether, and you managed to pull them both
to the surface
'Then you began swimming and dragging
them toward the beach. Progress was very
difficult, and therefore slow but at last
were able to touch the bottom with your
feet, when your movements became sure,
and in a moment an abundance of assist
ance was rendered by the people on the
beach, who formed chain by holding one
another's hands, and took the women from
your charge.
"One of them was apparently lifeless, but
careful application of the rules for restor-
Ing the apparently drowned revived her
within thirty or forty minutes sufficiently
to allow her to be carried on a stretcher to
the hotel. The other. though much ex-
tausted, did not lose consciousness. Both
testify that they would have drowned but
for your kindly and efficient Intervention,
and there can be no doubt that such is the
fact The evidence shows that there were
moments when you almost despaired of
success, and that when your brave work
was completed you were nearly exhausted.
Your conduct on this critical occasion
was prompt, courageous and well worthy
the bestowal of the accompanying medal.
which is designed to bear testimony of
heroic deeds in saving life from the periIs
of the sea-
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Hyattsville and Vicinity.
.cia) Correspondence of The Evening Star.

Special Correspondence OF Inc EVeulu8 otdi.
EVANSVILLE, Md, December 8. 1903.
A pretty wedding occurred yesterday
afternoon at 'Strawberry HILL" the mono
of Mrs. C. v. A. Clagett. near upper M aaa-
boro' when her only daughter. Miss Ade-
laide " Clagett, became the wife OF MT.
George T. Cochran of The Plains. Va, IN
the presence Of members OF the families OF
the contracting parties and few friends.
The Ceremony was performed by Rev.
lanes B. Craighill, rector Of the Episcopal
Church at Forestville. Mr.. Thomas b.
Cochran, BROTHER of the groom was best
man Miss Carol Wilson, daughter of State
Senator Joseph 8. Wilson, was flower girl,
and Miss Elizabeth Wilson and Master
Gwynn Bowie ribbon bearers. The young
couple received large number. OF hand
some presents. They will reside IN WASH
ington.
The delegates and members of the COM
mittee appointed by the Good Roads League
to draft a road law for the improvement
of the public highways of the state con-
Guided their labors yesterday. The prin-
cipal provisions of the law as drafted, and
which will be urged for passage during the
approaching session of the legislature, are
that when board OF county commissioners
desires to improve road 1t shall re-
quest plans and specifications and an esti-
mate of cost from the state road commits
sion which is created by the bill. Such
request shall be made on the petition OF
owners of two-thirds of the land binding
on such road. On such request the COM
mission is to draw plans and estimates.
The county commissioners must advertise
for bids, but no bid shall be accepted IN
excess Of the commissions estimate. The
commission shall approve all contracts and
supervise the work. The state shall pay
half the expense Of the road. All such
roads shall become county roads, and shall
be maintained and kept in repair by the
county The sum of 100000 is appropri-
ated annually to carry out the provisions
of the bill.
Mr. Percy E. Cassard Of Muirkirk has
been appointed administrator Of the estate
of his father, ]. d. Cassard, whose death
occurred several weeks since at his country
home New Birmingham Manor"
Mr. j. Simms Jones has been appointed
administrator Of the estate of the late
Sarah e. Jones Of Beltsville.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-03
SAFETY OF SKATERS.
Maj. Sylvester Has Plans for Winter
Under Consideration.

Major Sylvester has made a move in the
direction of providing safe skating grounds
for the people who are fond Of the sport,
and will endeavor to prevent any fatalities
during the present season. His first move
in this direction was to have the ponds Of
the fish commission flooded. When ice
thick enough to bear the skaters forms
on the ponds the gates will be thrown open
and the public admitted.
1t is the intention of the superintendent
of police to have a detail of officers on
duty there while the skaters are enjoying
themselves, in order to regulate the crowd
appreciated the effort thus made sent Major
Sylvester a note this morning, in which he
said Il wish to extend my hearty thanks
for your kind and prompt attention and
assistance in having the fish commission
ponds flooded. By your favor the public
will be able to enjoy skating without the
danger Of losing their lives
Skaters this week went upon the thin
coating of Ice in Rock Creek Park near the
dam at Pierce Mill road. Lieutenant Ken
ney has asked for instructions regarding
the handling Of the skaters, and Major Syl-
vester will ask the Commissioners for in
structions. There are a number Of dan
gerous holes in Rock creek and the water
near the dam is as deep as seven feet. It Is
likely that the Commissioners will find a
way to place a safeguard of some kind
about the vicinity of the dam and other
wise protect the skaters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-03

The two bearded monarchs met and kiss
ed each other.
well" observed the feline quadruped
that had witnessed the performance from a
safe distance. IT believe l would rather be
a cat and have merely my historic privilege
Of looking at a king."-Chicago Tribune.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-03
PRINCIPAL EXoNERATED.
Charges Of Partially Disproved-
Changes Authorized.

The board of education, at its regular
weekly meeting at the Franklin last night,
approved the report made by Mrs. H. L.
West and Superintendent Stuart, in the case
of supervising Principal Patterson of the
sixth division, charged with unfairness and
discrimination in the promotion Of teachers
in his division. The committee reported that
1t gave A. hearings and examined thirty
eight teachers and was Of the opinion that
the charges were disproved and believed
that Mr.. Patterson in making recommended
tons for promotions and in all other ad-
ministrative matters sought the best inter-
ests of the schools.
The board adopted resolutions approving
the report of the committee and assuring
all teachers Of impartial treatment when
promotions were considered. It was i'm
possible, the resolutions declared, to dis
charge the delicate duty of determining
the relative standing Of teachers" without
some criticism, and expressed the belief
and the supervising principals were actu-
ated by motives of loyalty to the best in
terests of the schools. Should, however,
school officer be guilty of deliberate favor
itism or other, recollection of duty, 1t was de-
clared that the board would be prompt to
call such officer to account
The following changes were announced:
Promotions-G. R. Holmes, from $500 to
ss2s; e. W. Cross, from 500 to $50: L. W.
Johnson, from 5000 to $3.50; Rose Hardy,
from 1926 to $3.50; Elsie Roche, from $3.50 to
500; Elizabeth Haworth, from $775 to $500;
M. r. Wallace, from $3.50 to $775.
Further leave of absence for three months
granted Clara Willenbucher.
Resignation accepted-Miss NJ. P. Ship
man, teacher in the night schools.
Appointment-Marie E. Hillmon, substi-
tute teacher in Armstrong Manual Training
School.
1t is reported that Mrs Bradley, teacher
of the eighth grade school, in the Jackson
building, has resigned to take effect De-
cember 81 and that number Of promotions
will be made in consequence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-03
WORK NOT BEGUN.
No Plans Formulated for Erection Of
Statues Authorized

statues authorized,
SO Tar as can be learned, no steps have
yet been taken for the execution of the act
of Congress, approved February 27 1903
appropriating 100000, to be divided equal
ly. for the erection in this city of statues
of Brig Gen. Count CasimIr Pulaski and
Frederick William Augustus Henry Ferdi-
nand. Baron Won Steuben, two valiant he
roes of the revolutionary war. It was pro-
vided that the appropriation in each case
was to be expended under the direction of
commission, consisting of the Secretary
of War and the chairmen of the Senate and
House committees on library. each ~
which commissions was charged with the
duty of selecting sites for the statues mot
In the grounds of the Capitol or the IL
brary OF Congress" The president Of the
Pulaski monument Polish central commit
tee was designated in the act as a member
of the Pulaski commission.
There has been no meeting Of either conn
mission so far, and consequently no selec-
ton of the sites of the statues beyond a
general understanding that one will prob
ably be placed on the northeast corner of
Lafayette Park and the other on the north
west corner of the same park. to CORE
spond with the statues of LAFAYETTE and
Rochambeau on the two southern corners
Formal protests have been made against
the use of the northeast corner Of the park
for the purpose indicated, for the reason
that such action would require the de-
struction or removal of the beautiful large
elm tree which now decorates that corner
Maj. Gen. o. O.. Howard, u. s. A., retired,
prominent member of the Society of the
Army of the Cumberland, had an interview
with Secretary Root the other day in re-
gard to these statues. with the view of
having one or both of them made by Mr.
Kitson. an eminent American sculptor. No
definite action can be taken in that respect.
| however. until the commissions have had a
| meeting and reached an agreement as to
tho hal ho
competition or whether 1t shall be assign
ed to certain artists without competition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-03
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
CONTESTED ELECTION CASE BE-
FORE THE COUNTY COURT.
b
Arguments of Counsel Precede the
Taking Of Testihony-General
and Personal News.
Evening Star Bureau,


n Bel Telephone 1O6,
ALEXANDRIA, a.s December 3. 1893.
In the Alexandria county court this morn
Ing the contested election case of Richard
w. Johnson against Crandall Mackey, in
volving the office of commonwealth at
torney, was to have come up before Judge
Lipscomb Of Prince William county, who
was specially designated by Governor Mon
tague to sit at the hearing. 1t was under
stood witnesses were to be called by both
sides, including Judge Love. who has been
cited by counsel for Mr.. Johnson to testify.
1t was developed this morning, however,
that the parties were not ready for trial,
and postponement was ordered until the
next term Capt. Mackey Is represented by
Attorneys John M. Johnson, r. Walton
Moore and Frank Lyon, while Mr.. john
sons case is in the hands of Attorneys
Francis L. Smith, C. c. Carlin and Edmund
Burke.
Joseph Fairs Injuries.
The condition of Joseph Fair, who was
injured yesterday under the wheels Of
heavily loaded wagon, and Is under treat
n,ent at the Alexandria Hospital, was re-
ported this morning to be somewhat i'm
proved. Several of his ribs were found to
be fractured, and it was feared that he had
by L. +. Burroughs, Son 4 Co., and fell In
a fit from the wagon which he was driving.
Officers Chosen.
The following officers have been elected
by George Mason Council, Royal Arcanum:
Frank Petty, regent; M. T. Mcfarland,
vice regent; Charles Tennesson, orator;
Isidor Brown, past regent; George H.
Schwab. secretary; William F. Brown, ST..
treasurer; Frank Warfield, collector; c. M.
Schwab, chaplain; ]. l.. Proctor. guide;
William WilkersoI, warden; H. Astryke,
sentry; c. j. w. Summers, Gardner L.
Bccthe and H. Hanratty, trustees. Isidor
brown was elected representative and A.
H. Penn alternate to the Grand Council,
which meets in Norfolk next April.
General Matters.
Frank Carr was before Mayor Simpson
In the police court this morning on the
charge Of being drunk and disorderly.
fine of S. was imposed, with the alternate
of spending twenty days In jail. William
Robinson was held on the charge Of lunacy.
DeEnis Dudley, colored, had to deposit s.
for drunkenness and disorderly conduct.
At the annual election Of the State Grand
Lodge of Masons, held in Richmond last
night Col. K. Kemper of this city was
chosen deputy grand master.
Owing to the death of Rev. Henry c.
which occurred in Africa, the
musicale which was to have been given last
evening under the auspices Of the Second
Presbyterian Church was postponed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-03
SIMPLY BREATHE IT
A Few Minutes Use Of Hyomei Four
Times q Day Cures Catarrh.

The plessantest most convenient and the only
scientific method for the treatment and cur OF
catarrh is Hyomei. Simply put twenty drops Of
uvome, I'm the inhaler that comes with every
package and then breathe 1t for few minutes
four times a day
1t seems remarkable that so simple way OF
treating catsrrh will effect cure. but the most
innortant discoveries OF science have always been
the simplest By breathing Hyomef in this way
every particle of air that enters the cir passages
Of the throat and head and goes into the lungs II
charged with a healing basam that kills the germs
and baciIli of catarrh and soothes ana aiiays al
irritation. 49,
The first days Of Hyomei will show de-
c.ded Improvement and In short time there viii
he no further trouble from catarrh. Its action ID
rapid and lasting.
You take no risk in buying Hyomei. complete
cutnt costs 81 co. and IT, after using, you can say
that II has not helped you Henry Evans. 922 and
024 street northwest, will return your money.
What other treatment for eatarrh is sold under Q
guarantee like thfsf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-03
Maryland and Virginia postmasters

The following fourth-class postmasters
have been appointed:
Maryland-Chesterville William 8. Dill;
Randolph. w. o. S. Thomas; Dynard. Eu-
genie S. Lyon.
Virginia-Bells Cross Roads, Isaac NJ.
Jennee; DASH Mrs. Bessie Slater; Dante,
r. w. GoNe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-03

Druggists p. s. Williams & Co. Sign the Bond.
With every box Of Mi-o-na sold by F. s. Williams
& Co.. 9th and streets NV. they win give their
signed bond refund the money IL it does not req
ulate digestion and give natural increase OF good
solid flesh.
You run no risk whatever when you buy Mi-o-ua.
You are the judge TO whether II costs you any
thing no.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-03

''That woman's boss of the ward all
right" said tho first repeater in the DAYS
of female suffrage, land she's a regular ter
ror. amt she?'
That's what" replied the other Il
wanted 81 for my vote, and she wouldn't
gimme more'n $1.9S"-Philadelphia Press.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1903-07-14
Pine Street Market.

Business on the market for Com
stock shares has been little quiet
since the opening after the holidays,
which is always to be expected until
the brokers and dealers get into the
collar again in good shape. There is
every reason, however, to expect more
activity and higher range of prices
before long The condition of the
mines certainly justifies these expec-
tations. The situation at the south end
continues very hopeful, while at the
north end Utah and several other
mines promise well. In Andes the
shaft is in good working condition
and the management is gradually get
ting things Strengthened out p, epar-
atory to making a systematic investi-
cation of the prospects in this mine
at depth. There are many people who
take quite an interest in the future of
this property, owing to the wide be
lief that good ore like that in the adj
joining bonanza group of properties
will be found there some day. Drifting
on the vein in the 6O0-foot level OF
the Potosi will begin in a lew days.
News Letter.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1903-07-14
A Big Cleanup.

The biggest cleanup ever made
from like amount of dirt in the Klon-
dixie has just been finished. says the
Banana Record The four laymen on
No. % above Bonanza creek have
washed $2O5.O0O Their clean-ups have
been twelve in number The greatest
one of all was last Sunday. the amount
being $4,000 1t took four strong men
to carry away the gold. Present at the
time were c. E. Mckee. manager of
the N. A. T. & Co. which owns the
claim; d. A Cemeron. manager of the
Canadian bank of Commerce. which
bought the laymen's share of the gold ;
Kinsey & Kinsey. who took several
photographs of the gold in buckets
and; O'Reiily Bros. of Bonanza. and
! many others. who saw the gold and
tried to lift it. The gold assays $17,02
per ounce. and half was sold at $16.15.
making the 3.1S3.74 ounce cleanup
$50 900 in round numbers. and the
whole $2O5.OOO in round numbers. In
the dump were .only $4,000 buckets
AS will be seen the dirt has avers ged
between 50 and $40 to the bucket. The
average per pan has been SIPS.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1903-07-14
Rather Industrious.

An object of industry drifted into
Carson yesterday that should show 10
number of men, who prefer loafing
to industry, thaG any man can make
a living, no matter what may befall
him.
The lesson was that of a blind man,
minus ore arm playing combination
of m j, al instruments, The man was
as blind as a bat and ore arm has
been severed near the elbow, but this
does not stop him. A banjo. with a
patent 1rIange':-e nt for wrohlng the
chords of the key board is fashioned
while a harmOnica is swung over hi.
head. lie WORKS NJ: G latest tines
and in better order I. the u age
musi: y.
THIS t.aa ha TOO much am. :, r
With !, ). the light of ,'ay TO gu:l lie hi
without strong right aim to wOr't fol
him, he mana.:s T. axe a living an'
not by beggc,v, bu. by thrift al. IL
dustry Had SO Of this over aD.n
dance of inl l:t.y h.p: scatte.''.: an.
Ong mum } :. that r,,"nt be NJ 'rt /,
ed in Carson and applied, there would
be less complaint of hard times.
This man ought to spread an object
lesson that could be followed by many