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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-30
GUESTS At BANQUET.
Masonic WorsAirful Masters Entertain
Successors In Office.


The retiring Worshipful masters Of the
District of Columbia gave dinner last
evening to the newly elected worshipful
masters Of the various Masonic lodges of
Washington The retiring grand master.
James A. Wetmere, and the incoming head
of the fraternity, Lurtin R. CHM. were also
present as guests Of honor.
The dinner was given in one of the pri-
vate banquet rooms of the Raleigh, which
was tastefully decorated for the occasion.
Alexander Wolf, the past master Of Hope
Lodge and retiring president of the Wor-
shipful Masters Association, acted as toast
master. The following toasts were offered:
Our Grand Lodge" Lurtin r. CHM; THE
Masonic Fraternity James A. Wetmore;
The Masonic Year That Is Closing" Noel
w. Barksdale; "A Thing of Beauty Is Joy
Forever M. D. Rosenberg; 1.-THE Future
Bright with Promise Ralph w. Lee; THE
Mason as Citizen" James w. Witten; 'All
Nations and ALI Tongues Harry Roths-
child; The Literature of Masonry" A. b.
Hooe, and "The Sisterhood of Masonry"
E. s. Hubbard.
The following newly elected worshipful
masters were present guests: Ralph w.
Lee, w. N. Harrison, A. J. White. l.. D.
Lindsay, d. w. Beach, jr., E. s. Hubbard,
A. b. Hooe, Evander French T. A. Mckee,
c. A. Weaver, L. D. Stephens, James L.
Marshall, j. l.. Won Hermann, Warren Toll
son, j. II. Jermane, Thomas H. Unsworth,
William Mehn and f. F. Robey.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-30
Alleges Violations of Contract.

The Commissioners recently received a
letter from L. S. Nicolai a former con-
ira ctor for street lighting in the District,
in which the writer called attention to al
legged violations of the contract for naph-
tina lighting on the part of the Naphtha
Lighting Company of Baltimore, the pres
ent contractor. Mr.. Nicolai declared that
the lighting company has been extinguish-
ing its lights ahead of the schedule time.
Electrical Engineer Allen. who investi-
gated the complaint. reports that as a re-
suit of his investigations he discovered that
on one route the extinguishment of LAMPS
was begun a few minutes ahead of time
and that the contractors have been notified
that the proper deductions will be made
from their accounts.
Mr.. Nicolai will be informed to this eff
feet. The writer about a year ago pre-
ferred charges of discrimination against
Electrical Engineer Allen and superintend-
emf of lighting, Mr. Fisher. but the Com
n.issioners. after hearing the case com
pletev exonerated the two officials from
the charges.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-30
LENDELL A. CONNER DEAD.
Former Washingtonian Victim of
Typhoid Fever

Lendell A. Conner, jr., died last Monday
after a weeks illness of typhoid fever. at
Williamsburg, Pa, suburb of Pittsburg
where Mr.. Conner had lived since 1896. Mr..
Conner spent most of his life in Washing
ton. He was engaged in the patent BUSH
ness here until he removed to Pittsburg
eight years ago to accept position with
the firm of Blackwell & Blackwell, patent
attorneys of that city. He was always
prominent here in church work. being a
member of the First Congregational Church
and president for one year of the District
Christian Endeavor Union
Ten years ago he was married to Miss
Mabel Stone of Rochester, N. Y. She, with
four children, survive him. The funeral
took place Wednesday evening at his home
in Williamsburg, and the interment will be
made in Rochester, where his wife will take
up her residence in the future. Mr. Con-
ner was the sonCof Mr.. LendelI A. Conner
chief of the division of accounts of the in
ternal revenue office His brother. Mr.. E.
r. Conner, is alsosin the service of the In
ternal Revenue Department at New Or
leans.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-30
Fire Escapes for Thorn Building.

Commissioner Biddle today sustained
Building Inspector Ashford, who has in
sisted that additional fire escapes must be
erected on the Thorn building at 18th and
F streets, the second story of which is oc-
cupied as a school of stenography. A hear
ing on this matter was recently granted to
Attorneys Hamilton & Colbert, attorneys
for the owner of the building, who argued
that additional fire escapes are not neces-
sary.
In his Endorsement on the papers today
Col. Biddle states that after an eXamina-
ton of the locality of the building, and at
ter consideration of the arguments present
ed at the hearing he believes that the
building must be considered as an academy,
and therefore within the provisions ofsthe
law requiring fire escapes on buildings used
for school purposes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-30
JANUARY WEATHER.
Record for the Month in Past Thirty
Your Years.

January weather in Washington for
period of thirty-four years back is shown
in a summary just prepared by Mr.. Will
liam B. Stockman, chief of the meteoro-
logical records division of the weather bu-
reau 1t is stated that. the data given is
issued to show the conditions that have pre-
of century, but must not be construed
as a forecast of the weather conditions of
the coming month.
The mean or normal temperature was 81
degrees above zero. The warmest January
in "a years past was that of 1890, with an
ACREAGE temperature of A degrees. The
coolest month was in 1893, with an average
temperature of % degrees. The highest
temperature was 76 degrees, January II,
1890. The lowest was IA degrees below
zero, January 1, 1881
The earliest date on which the first kill
ing frost occurred in autumn was Octo-
Der g 1890. The average date on which the
first killing frost occurred was October
81. The average date on which the last
killing" frost occurred in spring was
April 6. The date on which the last kill
ing frost occurred was April &c. 1874.
The average precipitation, rain or melted
snow for the month of January was 3.37
inches The greatest monthly precipitation
was 100 inches in 1882 The least monthly
precipitation was OZ3 lncneS IN 1917. 1ne
greatest amount of precipitation recorded
in any "a consecutive hours was 2.2S inches,
January 4, 1886
The year just ending has the record for
the heaviest snowfall recorded in any "a
hours back to the winter of 1SS4-5 The
record day was from January %
to %, 1904. and the fall was SO inches.
The average number of cloudy days in
January for "a years was II; partly cloudy,
10; clear. 8. The prevailing winds have
been from the northwest, which is famil-
iarly known hereabouts as 1.-The January
wind and the average hourly velocity was
6.S miles. The highest velocity was 46
miles an hour from the northwest, Janu-
uary 80, 1894.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-30

The Supreme Court of the District of Co.
lumba has been asked by Solomon H. Jones
and others to construe the will of Philip
Jackson, deceased. Andrew j. Miller and
others are named defendants in the suit.
The compliments, who say they are grand
children of Philip Jackson. contend that by
his will he left lot 8, square 315, to their
mother for life only, and after her death
to her children. She, however, it is set
forth, conveyed the fee title to Andrew ].
Joyce, under whom the defendants, who
are said to be in possession of the property,
claim title, asserting that under the terms
of the will she had more than life estate
in the property.
Attorneys NJ. n. Richardson and w. L..
Pollard represent the compliments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-30
Horticulturists' Last Session.

feature of the morning session of the
second and last days exercises in con-
nection with the seventh annual meeting
of the Maryland State Horticultural So
ciety, held at the Maryland Agricultural
College, was address, asparagus Pro-
duction," by Mr.. H. w. Ridgway of
Swedesboro', N. J.
AT the afternoon session reports were
received from the following officers of
the state horticultural department: r. B.
Symons, state entomologist; j. B. S. Nor
ton, state pathologist, and w. N. Hutt,
state horticulturist.
DIR. JOS r. Owens, treasurer of the COL
lege, gave the society the benefit of his
observations during a recent visit to the
Iowa Agricultural College
The election of officers for the ensuing
year resulted as follows: Mr.. w. F. Al
len of Salisbury, president; Mr. L. A. CO.
hill of Washington county, vice president
and Prof. ]. b. s. Norton of the Maryland
Agricultural College, secretary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-30
WAR AGAINST CONSUMPTION.
illustrated Lecture Given by DR.. Jesse
Ramsburgh.

1.-THE War Against Consumption was
discussed in a stereopticon lecture in Christ
Episcopal Church, southeast, last even
ing. DIR. Jesse Ramsburgh stated the
condition surrounding the consumptive, the
practical impossibility of cutting down the
enormously high death rate from this dis
ease until stronger public sentiment upon
this and allied subjects has been aroused.
The doctor described in very pleasing
way the activity of the tiny bacillus. how
it worked in the body and gradually over
came the physical power of the patient. He
mentioned the fact that the emphasis now
being placed upon the danger of splitting in
public places cannot be made too strong.
Lectures similar to this are being applied
for in different parts of the city. The best
results can be achieved only when the
knowledge becomes more widespread, when
dispensarics actually reach into the alleys
and carry on their benevolent work.
Stereopticon views showing what the
committee connected with the Associated
Charities has been doing. and what it pro-
poses to do this winter, were presented by
Wallace Hatch, assistant secretary of the
Associated Charities. These views, while
showing the dangers now confronting the
people of this city, emphasized more espe-
cially the many lines of cooperative work
by which better housing and sanitary meas
ures can be secured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-30

The annual Christmas tree and musical
and literary entertainment of Grace P. E.
Church was held last night at 8. The
services were conducted by Rev. Charles
Sontag the rector. assisted by the Sunday
school superintendent, Mr.. Albert S. Be-
lote.
The musical and literary entertainment
was under the management of Miss Maggie
Goldman and Mrs. Louise Belote. The pro-
gram included Willie Floyd, Lorine Helen,
Louise Blake, Mrs. NJ. Collen, r. Smith, L..
Collen, Katie Cheeldine. Marguerite Cole.
NJ. Hostick, Miss Lewis, Della Brooks,
Grace Floyd and Mamie Callan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-30
Children Given a Treat.

The attendance of the little ones at the
Christmas tree exercises of the Sunday
school of the 10th Street Baptist Church,
corner 10th and r streets northwest, Rev.
S. Geriah Lamkins, pastor, last night, was
unusually large. The exercises consisted
of selections by the children and music
The program was well executed
Mr.. r. F. Carter, the superintendent,
was assisted in distributing the presents
by Mrs. Rosetta Coleman, superintendent
of the infant department; Miss Rosa Ross,
the organist; Miss Blanch Carter, Miss
Nettie Robinson and others.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-30

John ]. Flavin, patrol driver of the tenth
precinct, died at his residence, No. 1873
North Capitol street Wednesday morning
at $40 o'clock, after an illness of about
two months.
He was a native of the District of Co.
lumbia, and worked as a timer prior to
his appointment in the police department
nearly thirteen years ago.
The funeral will take place from his late
residence Saturday morning at $50 O'Clock
1nterment Will be in Mt. Olivet cemetery
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-30
MEET WITH ACCIDENT.
Horse and Rider Go Through the Ana
costa Bridge.

Mr.. Edgar M. Arnold, a carpenter, thirty
three years old. whose home is at No. %
Grant street, Anacostia, was given an I'M
expected bath this morning while crossing
the Navy Yard bridge on horseback He
was on his way to work about 7:3O O'Clock,
when his horse went through an opening
that had been made by men who were doing
some repair work. The workmen and 9TH
ers rescued Mr.. Arnold, and he was sent
home.
The horse went down with such force that
its legs became fast in the mud, and it was
with some difficulty that it was rescued.
Harbormaster Sutton was notified of the
accident, and he had the tug Bartholdi,
Capt. William L. Davis, go to the scene
and get the horse out of the mud. The ami
NAL was taken to the navy yard and lifted
to the wharf by means of a derrick.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-30
IN ANNUAL SESSION
ALMAS TEMPLE CHOOSES OFF,
GERS FOR ENSUING YEAR.
Spirited but Good-Natured Contest
Carter B. Keene the New
Potentate.

Almas Temple of the Mystic Shrine held
it's annual election at National Rifles
Armory yesterday. This election was con-
Quoted like general elections and voting
was by printed ballot. The polls were open
from go pm until pm, after which the
ballots were counted
During the counting of the votes the
temple conducted its official business for
the temple year, which has been one of
much prosperity. The Almas year has
been very successful, it was reported and
the administration of the retiring poten-
tate. Fred w. Behrens, shows a large in
crease in the membership of the temple.
Its fiscal affairs are in excellent condition,
and it ranks among the most prosperous
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-30
Frosted Feet and Hands.

A colored oyster dredger named Walter
Cross was treated at the Emergency Hos
pital last night for frosted feet and hands
He tramped part the way here from the
lower Potomac and applied for shelter at
the municipal lodging house last night Be-
cause OF his condition he was taken to the
hospital. Later he was returned to the
lodging house, where he was made COM
Portable for the night.
Cross said he left his home at Newman
ket, N. j., and went to work on an oyster
boat. He was promised SIS month he
says, but was not paid anything and was
kept on the boat nearly two months against
his protest. The board of charities will as
sist him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-30
Measured and PHOTOGRAPHED.

Howard Byrne and Rolford Miller were
measured and photographed at police head
quarters this morning. They were arrest
ed yesterday afternoon by Policeman DER
koph when they entered a pawnshop on
Pennsylvania avenue and Miller tried to
pawn a watch. The timepiece, it is stated,
belonged to Walter Stephenson of Phila-
delphia, and was lost by him while he was
here on a visit to his sister this week.
Miller, who says he is from Detroit Mich,
told the policeman that he bought the
watch from another man two days ago.
Byrne denied knowing anything about the
watch transaction. They are held for fur
afnycStis,si
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-30
DEATH FROM NATURAL CAUSES.
Certificate Givensby Coroner in Case OF
Henry Newman.

Coroner hewitt was called upon this
morning to investigate the death of a col
ored man named Henry Newman, forty
three years DID, and who lived at 215 X
street mol Invest, where his dead body was
found in the hallway this morning. The
police were told that Newman had been
in the habit of returning home under the
influence of liquor, and it was not an I'M
usual thing for him to remain on the floor.
Last night when he entered the house and
stopped in the hall he was advised to go
to his ROOM and was told that he might
freeze to death if he slept on the floor all
night Coroner Merritt gave a certificate of
death from natural causes, and NeWman'S
mother arranged to take charge of his
east.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-30
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Academy-"The Way of the Transgres-
soc," S:15 pm
Chase's-Polite Vaudeville, SIS pm.
Columbia-Lionel Barrymore in 1.-The
Other Girl" SIS pm.
Convention Hall-Mrs. Leslie Carter. in
"Adrea," S:15 pm
Kernan's-"The World Beaters," Sis pm.
Lsfayette-Master Gabriel. in Buster
Brown" S:15 pm.
Nationally. H. Crane. in Business is
Business" SIS pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-30
Fined for Assault.

Frank Slye of 463 Center market, Frank
Jennier, 1908 1 street northwest, and Wal
ter Gordon, ZIG Murray court northeast,
were arraigned before Judge Kimbali, in
the Police Court, this morning, on a charge
of assault. 1t was alleged that they hao
an argument in a hotel on Pennsylvania
avenue between 18th and 18th streets
northwest with David Kelly.
The parties, it is said, waited for Kelly,
and when he started home they assaulted
him. and after knocking him down kicked
him about the face and head, infiicting sew
eral severe wounds.
Kelly was taken to Emergency Hospital.
Judge Kimball decided, after hearing the
evidence, to fine Jennier 500, and Gordon,
$50. Slye was dismissed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-30
Cars Collide at Crossing.

Two street cars attempted to cross at the
intersection of New York avenue and 9th
street yesterday afternoon al the same time
and caused trouble. Both cars were de-
rallied and traffic both lines was inter-
rupted for a short time. Neither car was
overturned, and only one person, p. II. Me-
Dewitt of 81 X street northeast, was in
jured. He was riding on the platform of
one of the cars and was thrown to the
street, receiving a shaking up, but no in
jury of any consequence. Workmen got the
cars out of the way as soon as possible,
and traffic on the two lines was resumed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-30
Skating Chevy Chase Lake Six inches ice
Advertisement
K. of p. Election.

Capital Lodge, No. "a, has elected the fol-
lowing officers for the ensuing year: w.
F. Morgan, chancellor commander; Stephen
Ashby, vice chancellor; G. w. Sellers,
prelate; Fl. r. Tucker, master of work; j.
w. Carter, keeper of records and seal; S.
L. Gardiner, master of finance; Julius
Viedt, master of exchequer: Joseph w.
Murphy, master-at-arms; F. A. Dony, inner
guard; J. F. Skidmore, outer guard: G. w.
Baumann, relief bureau; r. A. Reeves, s..
L. Gardiner and j. F.. Skidmore, lodge trus-
tees; J. w. Carter, Henry Rieseberg, S. L..
Gardiner ]. F. Skidmore and r. A. Reeves.
representatives to the grand lodge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-30
Referred to Corporation Counsel.

Corporation Counsel DuvaIl will be asked
by the Commissioners for opinion as to
the legality of the signature of the assist
ant surveyor to plats and other books of
the office during the absence of the sur
veyor. There seems to be no question
as to the authority of the assistant sur
Veyor to sign the subdivision papers and
other documents incident to the current
work of the office. but with respect 10
the plats there seems to be question as
10 the assistants authority to sign such
records.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-30
Returned to Their Home

Mrs. Weyant and Miss Grace Weyant
wife and daughter of Mr.. Frank Weyant
of the New York customs service, returned
home today after a visit of several days at
the home of Dr. and Mrs. Hudson on Capt.
toll Hill. They called at the White House
yesterday and shook hands with President
Roosevelt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-30
COMMISSIONERS VESTS MOTHER
Too Ill to Be Brought Home From
North Carolina.

DR.. H L. E. Johnson returned to the city
this morning from Black Mountain, N c.,
where he went Wednesday night with
Commissioner and Mrs. West in response
to summons to the sick bed of Mr..
Vests mother. 1t was hoped that the
patient could be brought to Washington,
but she is too ill to be moved from Black
Mountain. and there is only slight hope of
her recovery. Commissioner and Mrs.
West have remained at Black Mountain
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v. Baldwin Johnson's Coal, 612 9th st.
For prompt deliveries this is it.-Advt
For NewsYear Holiday.

The offices of tho District government will
close at noon tomorrow, and will not be
opened again for transaction of official
business until Tuesday morning at S:45
o'clock, in ordertfhat the Woodworking en-
ployes of the District government may have
abundant time mi which to properly cele-
brate the beginning Of the year 1905.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-30
CITY AND DISTRICT.

A meeting of the Northwest w. C. T. U.
was held in Gunton Chapel the Goth in
slant and discussed, among other things,
the "canteen' question. Mrs. Winbigler
gave an Introductory talk on the National
w. c. T u. convention, which will be
continued at the next meeting.
An overheated pipe caused a blaze on The
roof Of the kitchen at the house of Will
lam Wilkerson. $40 9th street southeast,
about $50 o'clock this morning. The blaze
was eXtingushed before more than $40 dam
age had been done.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-30
A Good Start for the New Year.

Have your table supplied with butter by
James F. Oyster 9th & Pa. ave. Satisfac-
tory quality. Lowest consistent prices
"Four-leaf Clover Creamery a speciality
Advertisement.
tory quality assured. Lowest consistent
prices. ''Four-leaf Glover Creamery But
ter a specialty.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-30

can be selected with every satisfaction at
the stalls of T. T. EEANE CO., 34-51 Cen
ter mkt. & 8 Wholesale Row, where may
always be found the choicest specimens of
Washington-dreSsed Beef, Southdown Lamb
and Mutton, and also "Smithfield Hams,
"Deerfoot Farm products. setc. Prices the
lowest consistent with the best. Phone 1JS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-30
A Resolution Easily Kept.

None of your resolutions will prove easier
to keep than the resolve to drink Nat. Cap.
Brewing Co.'S Munich Beer during the
coming year. 1t meets the approval of all
a case on hand New Years day. Q doz., 81 %
Write, or phone 800. Prompt delivery 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-30

Mrs S. B. Plat of the Olympia flats COM
planned to the police yesterday that her
pocketbook was snatched from her by
colored boy. She was near the entrance to
the fiat about O'Clock in the afternoon
when the theft was committed. She had
only about 81 in her pocketbook.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-30
Love and Adventure.

Randall Parrishs thrilling story of the
full of action and incident, will appear as
daily serial in The Evening Star be-
ginning tomorrow. Watch for the opening
chapters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-30
Pacific Coast-southern Railway

The absolute certainty of no possible de-
tertion en- route, account of snow
blockades. when travelling over the South
ern railway, via New Orleans, to San Fran
CISCO makes this route. with it's double
daily fast Pullman sleeping and dining car
service, the best line between Washington
and Pacific coast Doints.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-30

Specials for New Years at Donnelly's,
14th and I SITS. Open late evenings. Best
Catawba Wine, 81 gallon. For Eggnogg
Jamaica Rum, 81 qt.: Medford Rum. 75c
qt.; Private Stock Whiskey, Toe. qt Porto
Rico Cigars, SIZE box. A full line imported
wines. California wines, 8 bottles, ST. Fruit
Cake, Plum Pudding, Raisins, Figs, Dates.
1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-30
Your Favorite Sausage

will be found among the many delicious va
rieties made by n. Auth Provision Co Made
of choicest ingredients. Pure and inviting
Order some for New Years breakfast. Sales
rooms, $3.50 ID st s.w. All markets.
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-30
Death of Miss Lizzie Robinson.

Miss Lizzie Robinson died very suddenly
at her residence. 221 D street southwest,
yesterday afternoon. She had been i'll
but short time of complications following
the grip and heart trouble. She was a
sister of John F. Robinson, proprietor of
Cafe Robinson, 1902 14th street northwest.