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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-24
ANTICIPATES snezDE1AY.
District Engineers Basement Regard
Ing Municipal Building CONSTRUCTION.

Mr.. C. A. Mckinney, District. engineer In
charge of the construction of the new mu-
nicipal building for the District govern
ment. does not agree with the recently pub
lished report that the completion OF the
foundations of the structure will be de-
layed until the middle of next year TO
reporter for The Star Mr. Mckinney stated
today that he does NOT anticipate any Sc
rious delay whatever in the completion OF
the foundations.
According TO the terms of the CONTRACT
the foundations must be constructed by the
LIST of January next Mr. Mckinney says It
is possible that from various causes TINS
work may not be finished until three or four
weeks later than the limit stipulated in the
contract, but he does not believe the date
of completion will be extended further than
the last of January.
The greatest source of difficulty in con-
nection with the work at this time, Mr.
Mckinney says, is.the trouble experienced
by the contractor in securing the prompt
delivery of the piles needed for the work
These piles are Obtained from various
points down the Potomac river, and lately
there has been some delay in securing as
large shipments as have been needed. With
IN the last few days, he said, the delivery
of plies has been increasing, and no serious
delay is anticipated from this cause.
WIFI reference 10 the d1lnculty eHCOuH-
tered by the contractor in excavating the
size owing to the water, Mr.. Mckinney
stated that they had expected to expert
ence some difficulty with water in the foun
dations. but that the trouble thus far en-
countered has not been SO great as was an
ticipated Provision was made for the driv-
ing of large number of piles in the site,
and 1t is stated that not more than 200
piles, in addition to those previously esti-
mated for, will have to be driven for the
foundations.
The District engineer admitted that some
delay in completing the work might be oc-
casioned in the event the weather became
too severe to permit of prosecuting the
work, but he does not anticipate that the
weather conditions during the next two
months will be any more severe than usual
I'm the event the worst happens said
Mr.. Mckinney, "it is hardly probable that
there will be any delay whatever in the
completion of the new municipal building.
even If unforeseen difficulties should cause
considerable delay in completing the foun-
dations. The work of constructing the SUI
perstructure cannot be commenced until in
the spring, and the foundations can surely be
finished by that time, even if serious diff
culties now unforeseen should arise
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-24

care you Mason?' was the inquiry made
of number of persons in the Baltimore
and Potomac depot last week
The man who made the inquiry gave his
name John r. Wells. and said his home
is in Virginia
He wore button to indicate that he was
Mason Detective Barbee told Judge
Scott this morning. Three nights last
week he was about the depot under the
influence of liquor, and l heard him ask a
number of persons for quarter after he
learned that they were Masons"
The detective explained that lie arrested
Wells Saturday night and took him to
headquarters, where he was unable to
prove that he belonged to the Masonic fra
ternity.
Wells said he had come to this city to get
employment. and denied that he had been
begging. A fine of s. was imposed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-24
THE TWO BECAME ONE.
American History Club Merges With
u. s. Historical Society.

The American History Club. which was
formed In this city in 1898 by number OF
officers and former officers of the regular
army, the volunteers and the Nationai
Guard has ceased TO exist. 1t has been
merged into the recently formed Uniteo
States Historical Society. which was moor
porated Saturday under the laws or the
District of Columbia.
The new organization is said to be FAR
reaching in it's influence and scope. some OF
its officers being men of wide reputation.
The articles of incorporation state that the
United States Historical Society is organ
lied and Incorporated for the purpose OF
collecting and preserving history of the
American republic from colonial days 10
the present time.
This society" it is further stated in the
articles. lis created to live in the future,
it's work to keep pace with the growth ana
development of the country.
The statement is made that particular at
tention will be paid to the collection Of his
torical matter which relates to the Amer.
can armies, past and present and to all
the wars in which the United States has
been engaged.
At meeting of the society held Saturday
night at the home of Capt. Homer j. LOCK-
ling, 40S A street northeast, it was an
nounced by President Slime that the follow
ing list of officers appears in the articles OF
incorporation:
President Maj. j. H.. Slime. historian of
the Army of the Potomac, of Washington
d. c.: vice presidents, Col. A. X. Mcclure,
Philadelphia. Pa; Prof. E. A. Jones. Co
lumbus. Ohio, state superintendent of pub
lie instruction.; Prof. Alfred Bayless, Spring
field, ILL.,, state superintendent of public in
struction; Prof John F. Riggs Des MOines,
Iowa, state superintendent of public in
struction; Mr.. Doane Robson, Pierre, S. D.,
state historian; Capt. Homer J. Locking.
Washington. d. c., treasurer; Capt. Robert
H. Wood, Washington D. c., secretary;
Capt. j. Walter Mitchell, Washington, D.
c., late national historian, Spanish War
ley, Washington D. c.: executive commit
tee, Gen. William Brney, Gen. E. w. Whit
aker. Gen. John S. McCalmont, Capt. G. M.
Hustled.
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Bachelors at Banquet.

The Madison Bachelors Club gave a
banquet Friday evening last at Freund S
banquet parlors on 10th street northwest.
The entertainment was the first of a
series of social evenings which the or
ganization expects to hold during the
winter The parlors were decorated with
white and yellow chrysanthemums.
The features of the evening were cam
paign speeches by the different members
of the club. A loving cup was awarded
the gentleman judged to have made the
best speech. MI. Harry Iron. who spoke
at length on Theodore Roosevelt and
the Merits of the Republican Party
Covers were spread for 100, and among
those present were Mr.. Leo. v. Hysan,
president; Mr.. Edwin G. Evans, treas
urer; Mr.. Chas. E. Pryor, secretary; Mr..
Eugene Paul Garages, Mr.. w. S. Taylor,
Mr.. Webb Manning, Mr.. Frank Foley Mr..
Robert Weide, Dr. Robert Sullivan, Mr..
G. Hepburn, Mr.. Ralph F'leharty, Mr..
Raymond Eberly, Mr.. Randolph Harper,
Mr.. Harry Iron, Mr.. Frank Evans, Mr..
Frank Guest, Mr.. Harry Sniffen, Mr.. Allie
Edgar and Mr.. w. Hearn Patterson. Mr..
Alfred Posner of Baltimore and others.
An elaborate menu was served.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-24
Meeting of Maine Association.

The regular semi-monthly meeting of the
Maine Association was held Saturday even
ing in the parlors of SD 9th street north
west, Vice President William ]. Rich
In the chair. Mrs. c. G. Speake. Mr.. Ed
ward Moseley and Miss Bernhard were
added to the rolls. and Miss Mildred Dodge,
Mr.. John B. Anderson and Mr.. E. g.
Mitchell were proposed for membership.
Miss Brown presented the following pro-
gram: Piano solo. Miss Lynch; recitations,
Miss Helen Master; mandolin solo, Miss
Evelyn Marble. accompanied by Miss Flor
ence Marble: vocal solo, Spring Song,
Miss Ruby Schweir, accompanist, Miss
Lynch. For recall Miss Schweir sang
Dainty Little Love- duet mandolin and
piano. Misses Evelyn and Florence Marble;
piano solo. Miss Lynch: recitation, 'Grgs-
by's Station Mr.. F. w. Barbour
Mrs. Mclaughlin and Mrs. Briggs were
appointed on the refreshment committee
and Mr. Barbour on the program commit
tee for the next meeting
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-24
JOHN B. GILFILLEN DEAD.
Union Veteran and Member of Burnside
Post. G.. A. h.

Funeral services were held at O'Clock
this afternoon over the remains of the late
John B. Gilflen, at 1921 Columbia street
northwest. Interment was in Rock Creek
cemetery.
Mr.. Gilfillen died Saturday night after a.
protracted illness. He had been feeling
badly for some little time and recently went
to the Grand Army encampment in Boston,
since which time he has grown slowly but
steadily worse, and it is believed the strain
incident to the trip FASTENED his death.
Mr.. Gilfillen was born at Moscow, Ohio,
sixty-one years ago. For thirty-nine years
he has been employed in the War Depart
ment, and at the time of his death was en-
rolled among the clerks in the Winder
building. During the civil war he was a
member of Battery H of the 1st Ohio Light
Artillery. Since removing to Washington he
became a member of Burnside Post, G. A.
r., and this body will have charge OF the
funeral. He was also a member of the Old
Guard and held every office in that organ
ization. Thirty-three years ago he was
married to Mrs. Lakin, who died two years
ago. He is survived by one son, Leslie Gill
fillen, and a stepdaughter, Miss Lakin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-24
v. Baldwin Johnson's Coal, 612 9th st.
Oh! the weight, the weight, the weight
Advertisement
Death of John Pons.

Mr.. John Pons, seventy-four years of
age, of Baltimore, Md, died Saturday
afternoon at the home of his son, Mr..
John f. Pons 1917 James street, after a
weeks illness. Mr. Pons was born in
Spain, but came to this country when he
was four years old. His father was at
one time the leader of the United States
Marine Band. When twelve years of age
he enlisted in the United States Marine
Corps a drummer and served several
years. Since he was nineteen years of
age he had resided in Baltimore. His
wife, Miss Olivia Weaver of France, died
about six years ago. Five children sur
vive him. The funeral will take place
this afternoon at $3.50. from the home of
Mr.. John Pons. Interment will be in Bon
ME Brae cemetery, Baltimore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-24
CONTENTS OF WILLS.
Requests Made to Local Institutions by
Mrs. Wolcott Knowlton Browne.


A codicil, dated April s. 1903, to the will
of Mrs Louise Wolcott knowlton Browne,
which was filed the 9TH instant, was placed
on record today In addition to a large
number of requests of articles of personal
property and other remembrances to in
dividuals the codicil provides for the fol-
lowing gifts:
To the Homeopathic Hospital for the en-
dowment of room to be called the Gen
eral and Mrs. William Henry Browne"
room, 81 600.
To st. Johns EpiscopaD Orphanage, to
be known as the Lucretia Wolcott Knowl-
ton Memorial $500.
For the furnishing of a room, to be known
as the Lucreta Wolcott' Knowltor room,
in the Young Womans Christian Home
$50.
swords and guns, now at that institu-
ton.
To the Washington Club, ITO 1 street a
donation of books, memorial to General
Browne and the testatrix.
The wills of the following have been filed
for probate:
That of John W. Thomas dated July Is
1888. With the exception of requests of
s. each to his sons. Edward and John, the
entire estate of the testator is left to his
wife, Roberta s. Thomas. who is named
eXecutriX.
That of Edwin A. Clifford dated April
~ last. His wife, Julia M. Clifford, is
named sole beneficiary and executrix
That of Julia Ashe. dated June q, 1900
Her husband, Albert A. Ashe is named sole
beneficiary and executor.
That of Julia M. Clifford dated August
10 last. Requests as follows are made.
To Samuel Merwin, Henry B. Merwin, Ev-
erett H. Merwin and Eliza Mcclure De
Vega, $1,000 each; to Nellie Winnie, 81 900:
to Julia Camilla Reynolds 5000, and to
Mrs. Lucy G. Williams, sister of the testa-
trix, the remainder of the estate Lewis b.
Payson is named executor.
That of Celia e. Griffith, dated September
II last. Her estate is left in equal shares
to her children. Elizabeth and Russell b.
Griffith. The latter is named executor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-24
Second Anniversary Celebrated.

The colored branch of the Homeward
Bound Mission celebrated the second ami
versary of it's founding by two services in
the Plymouth Congregational Church on
18th street between and P streets north
west yesterday. Commander James Has
lam preached in the morning from a text
from Matthew xxvi:42, part of the prayer
of Christ said just before His death. In
the evening Major Johnson addressed the
congregation. Mrs. Haslam read the scrip
ture lesson in the morning. Major and
Mrs Haslam sang at the first service and
Lieut. Ellen Hasam sang in the evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-24
Concert at Lincoln Park

The United States Engineer Band. Julius
hamper. chief musician, has arranged to
render the following program at Lincoln
Park tomorrow at $40 o'clock:
March. California Exposition" .Mackie
overture. Poet and Peasant ....... .Suppe
Baritone solo, Long. Long Ago" . Marten
(By Corporal Mills)
Waltz, "On the Beautiful Blue Danube"
Strauss
Selection. Robin Hood. ........De Koven
lntermezzo, "Karama" ...... Mabel Mckinley
Medley. "A Day in Boston" .......... Claus
Two-step. Navajo" ................ Alstyne
Star Spangled Banner"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-24
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Manchester for Mount Vernon at
10 a IN. and 2:3o pm
Norfolk and Washington steamers Tor
Fortress Monroe and Norfolk at $50 pm
Randall line for Colonial Beach, Maddox
creek and intermediate landings at . am
Steamer Estelle landau for Glymont ana
intermediate landings at am.
Weems line for Baltimore and rixer land
inps at pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-24
FIREMEN KEPT BUSY.
Several Small Blazes Do Slight Dam
age

Several companies of the fire department
responded to an alarm of fire turned in
from box 433 about 2:3o o'clock yesterday
afternoon and found blaze in the brick
stable in rear of 1909 New Jersey avenue
southeast The stable is used by the Rev.
w. E. Parsons and w. T. Shaner. There
was nothing to Indicate the origin of the
blaze. About $3.50 damage was caused.
About II O'Clock yesterday morning an
alarm was turned in from box 81 because
of blaze in the shed in rear of the house
of w. H. Brinkley, 141 Monroe street, Ana
costa. The fire started from some un-
known cause and did about SO damage.
Children playing with matches caused a
slight blaze i'm the shed In rear of the house
of George PIutch. 1899 F street. northeast,
Saturday afternoon. No. 10 Engine Com
pany went to the scene of the fire and the
blaze was extinguished before any dam
age had been done.
No. Engine Company was summoned
to the premises of Walter Pierce. 145 g
street southeast, late Saturday afternoon.
The fire started from some unknown cause
and did about $40 damage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-24

Joseph E Doyle, forty-three years old.
was taken suddenly i'll near Washington
Circle yesterday morning about 1870
o'clock. He fell on the sidewalk and cut his
head. His injury was dressed at the Elmer
gency Hospital.
Grant Coleman. colored. twenty-six years
old. living at 621 23d street, fell from
street car at Pennsylvania avenue and l4th
street this morning about $50 o CLOCK anu
was injured about his head. lie was taken
to the Emergency Hospital.
A horse attached to a road cart ran away
Yesterday afternoon near LIST and III streets
northeast having been frightened by
small engine on the site of the union sta
ton George Dorsey, colored, who was drlv-
ing the animal. was thrown from the cart
and injured. John Magruder was also
thrown from the cart. but escaped injury.
Dorsey was taken to the Casualty Hospital
for treatment.
John Parker. colored twenty-three years
old was treated at the Homeopathic Hospi-
tai Saturday night for an injury to his
head. He had been struck with club dur
ing an alteration with another colored
man in the vicinity of his home in Blagden
alley
District Surveyor II. B. LOCKER has been
directed by the Commissioners to indicate
on the new Pennsylvania Railroad bridge
across the Potomac the exact location of
the dividing line between the state of Vlr-
ginia and the District of Columbia. This
neer James Buckelow of the Philadelphia,
Baltimore and Washington Railway Com
pany.
While trying to board a moving car on
AZ street near Maine avenue last night Ed
ward West, colored, was thrown against
the bridge over the sewer and injured about
the head and back. The injured man was
taken to the Emergency Hospital.
Lloyd Bowers, six years old whose home
is in Alexandria, Va, fell from a street car
near Pennsylvania avenue and 18th street
yesterday morning and was slightly injured
He was taken to the Emergency Hospital
in private conveyance.
Mrs. Frances Simon, seventy-five years
old. was found dead in bed in her room at
400 street northwest yesterday afternoon
about 30 clock. She was found by Mrs
Annie Stern, another boarder in the house
and the coroner was notified. The death of
The elderly woman was investigated, and
the coroner gave the necessary certifica te
showing that her death was due to natural
causes.
John p. Collins, John Costello and Robert
costello, all young men. were fined $40 each
In the Police Court this morning for va
graney. 1t was alleged that they had been
found drunk in Moonshine alley fine of
- was imposed upon William Fitzgerald
because he disturbed the peace of the same
alley.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-24
Has your boy plenty of
Staying power?

Grit, courage, strength. finishing
power are essential these DAYS. The
reason why doctors so often order
Ayers Sarsaparilla for thin, pale,
delicate children is because il sup
plies these essentials. 1t makes the
blood rich and red. &c Aye. Co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-24
Mime. David Did Not Sing.

Nine. Nina David, the colorature soprano,
who is said to have such a phenomenal
range, did not sing at the Columbia Thea
ter last night. Manager Luckett received
a dispatch from Robert Grau yesterday
afternoon saying that it would be impossi-
BILE for her to sing on account of illness.
A large number of people went to the thea
ter only to be disappointed at the informa-
ton that the concert was postponed indefi-
nitely. There was quite a good advance SALE
but the money was all returned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-24
Fine of $40 Imposed.

Step up here, Mary, and tell the court
why you can't keep out of the work house."
Assistant Corporation Counsel Pugh said to
Mary Norman, when she was called for
trial in Judge ONeals court this morning.
Il can't keep out, because the police ar
rest me for nothing was her response
They arrest me for nothing. because 1
work every day, and don't see how can be
a vagrant."
1t was stated that Mary had been drunk
usual, and fine of $40 was imposed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-24
Funeral of Horace schooler

The remains of Horace Schooler, who
died in Rochester Pa, of typhoid fever
September 1, were brought to this city Fri
day for interment. Funeral services were
conducted by the Rev. l.. w. Kyles. In
terment was made in Harmony cemetery
today at 3 O'Clock. The deceased was the
son of Mr. and Mrs. William r. Schooler
of Washington
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-24
We Do Exactly What We Say.

cause we treat them all well. We convince
them that they can buy furniture and floor
coverings from us fully 30 per cent less
than they could buy like qualities elsewhere
Tomorrow we're selling a lot of specially
consigned goods. Wen quote them at
prices that will appeal to you. Notes, 9th,
corner ID street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-24
GIFT OF MRS. U. II. PAINTERS.
Memorial Hall for g. A. r. Veterans
at West Chester

A memorial hall-for the use of members
of Mccall Post. No. IL, G. A. r. was dedi-
Gated at West Chester, Pa, Saturday. The
building is the gift of Mrs. u. H. Painter
of this city, widow of well-known former
Washington correspondent.
The auditorium, which seats 1850. was
filed during the dedicatory exercises by
G. A. X. veterans from all over Chester
county. The deed was given over by Mr.
Thomas 7. Butler on behalf of Mrs. Pa inter-
and Maj l.. G. McCauley responded for the
most
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-24
Phi Chi Psi Fraternity,

The first formal meeting of the Phi Chi
Psi fraternity, composed of former stu
dents of Washington College, was held Fri
day afternoon at the residence of Miss Lin
ton, 1925 I'd street, lexington. The plans
of the organization for the winter were dis
cussed and the proper committees were APP
pointed to carry them out. Officers were
elected follows: President, Miss Mabel
Linton; vice president Miss Alice Tierney;
treasurer, Miss Wilhelmina Schumacher;
secretary, Miss Edwina Cory; corresponding
secretary, Mrs. Nelly Winchester
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-24

While playing about his home Saturday
afternoon James S. Creamer, three years
old, son of Police Sergeant Creamer got
hold of a bottle containing carbolic acid and
swallowed a small quantity of the liquid.
Mrs. Dreamer. the child's mother, took the
little one in her arms and started for assist
ance. Fortunately. her husband had left
patrol wagon she succeeded in getting the
child to Providence Hospital without any
delay. Its condition IS not serious
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-24

Any one whose food does not digest as
1T ought, who has to take thought about
when and what to eat, should take ad-
vantage of this generous offer of Henry
Evans.
Mi-o-na is almost invariably successful
in curing stomach trouble of all kinds
from an acute attack of indigestion to
chronic case of dyspepsia. By its use
new, rich blood is made, the weight in
creased and health restored.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-24
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Academy-"White Tigress of Japan" $40
pm.
Chase's-Mme. Slapoffsh and polite vau-
deville. SD pm.
olumbia-Blanche Walsh in 'Resurrec-
ton $50 pm.
Kernan's-''The Merry Maidens,' SD
pm.
Lafayette-"The Ninety and Nine SID
pm.
National-Viola Allen in THE Winter 8
Tale" SIS pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-24

Mrs. l.. p Steele. ffty-fve years old, fell
on the pavement in front of $40 18th street
northwest Saturday afternoon and sustain
ed q fracture of her left arm. The injured
woman whose home Is at 1894 Jefferson
place. was given surgical treatment at the
Emergency Hospital
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-24
Human Hand offered for Sale.

Complaint was made to the police Satur-
day night that young man had visited
the offices of several physicians and tried
TO dispose of a human hand. He had the
hand in a small shoe box and wanted 50
for it. Capt. Boardman detailed Detective
Helan on the case and he traced the young
man to the offices of several physicians,
but failed to overtake him. Should he be
caught he will be tried for an alleged vio-
latinn of the health ordinance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-24
Largest Collection in the City.

The oriental rugs and carpets now on ex-
hibition at Brown & Tolsons galleries
14l2 H street northwest, to be sold al pub
lie auction Wednesday, Thursday and Fri
day, will interest those who are looking for
the best qualities and desirable patterns. II
is worth a good deal to have a large colec-
ton to select from. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-24
DR.. Needham viii Lecture.

President Needham of George Washing
ton University has arranged to deliver a
lecture i'm the assembly hall Wednesday at
noon on ''The Objects and Aims of Educa-
ton and the Value of General Culture
Courses" This is one of a series of lectures
Dr. Needham will deliver during the winter.