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FINE BUILDING SITE.
Mr.. Ben. B. Bradford's Plans for His
New Home.


handsome building site has just been
purchased by Mr.. Ben B. Bradford, where
he intends to erect residence for his own
use A few months ago Mr.. Bradford sold
his residence at Connecticut avenue and s
street and since then he has been looking
for another site. His choice fell upon the
lot at the southwest corner of Wyoming
avenue and 10th street, with also 'front.'
age on Columbia road. The lot is COM
pact one and contains some 1900 square
feet, but with unusually generous frontage,
as that on Wyoming avenue is 30 feet and
ON Goth street, including the portion on
Columbia road, 108 feet
It is Mr.. Bradford's purpose to erect
there a residence which will have three
stories and the interior plan of which per-
mits rooms that will not only be spacious,
but well proportional 1t is intended to
have the main entrance of the house on the
Goth street front, SO that there will be
rooms on each side of the entrance hall.
On one side will be the parlor, oval in
shape, while on the other side will be a
library and opening from this a dining
room that will be 1Sx25 feet. The outlook
from these latter rooms will be on the
lawns about the residence of Col Truesdell
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-17
Boathouse in Course of Construction.

The pile work and floor timbers of the
new boathouse in course of construction on
the river front, at the foot Of 9th street
southwest are in position, and the frame
work of the new building Is going up. The
structure is to be used by the Capital Yacht
Club as its headquarters, and will when
completed take the place of the big house
boat that lay during the summer months
at anchor in the river off the foot of 11th
street. 1t IS TO be two-story structure,
and will be fitted up with all conveniences
for the taking care of the launches and sail
ing vessels on the clubs roll. 1t will, it IS
understood, oe ready for occupancy in the
latter part of June or early in July.
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Church Indorses Civil Authorities.

At the regular morning service of the
Ballston Presbyterian Church Sunday, res
olutions were unanimously adopted, by a
rising vote, setting forth that whereas
gambling and other kindred vices have
heretofore held unrestrained sway in Alex
andria county. and as we believe an honest
effort is being made by certain newly elect
ed county officials to suppress such crime:
therefore the officers and members of
the Ballston Presbyterian Church and con-
gregatlon tender to those officials who are
seeking to rid our county of crime our
sincerest sympathy and pledge our most
hearty support and cooperation in all
lawful and proper ways to that end
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-17
EXTENSION AND WIDENING.
Proceedings Begun for the Improve
ment of v Street.


The District Commissioners, through Cor
poration Counsel A. B. Duvall and A. Left
witch Sinclair, today commenced proceed
ings in the Supreme Court of the District
of Columbia for the condemnation Of land
for the extension and widening of v street
northwest.
The Commissioners explain that by an act
of Congress, approved April %, 1904, they
"are authorized and directed, after the de-
post with the collector of taxes for the
District Of Columbia, by parties interested,
of the sum of $3.50. to institute in the Su-
preme Court of the District of Columbia,
sitting as district court, by petition par
ticularly describing the lands to be taken.
q proceeding in rem to condemn the land
necessary for the widening of street
through square south of square 1896 from
the west line of 35th street west 120 to the
line of Washington county, to the full
width of sixty feet.
The Commissioners further explain to the
court that the sum Of 81 ,250 was deposited
with the collector of taxes, as required by
the act of Congress mentioned, May 2, 1904,
and they pray that the marshal be directed
to summon jury Of seven judicious, dis
interested men, not related to any of the
persons interested, to assess the damages
such owners of land taken may sustain by
reason of the extension and widening of V
street and the condemnation of lands for
the purposes of such extension and widen
ing, and assess the benefits resulting to ad-
jacent property.
The Commissioners at late hour yester-
day afternoon instituted, by petition In the
District Supreme Court, proceeding to
condemn triangular piece of ground,
measuring 1856 feet on Columbia road and
$50 feet on 10th street extended, in order to
join Kalorama avenue, in the Commission
ers' subdivision of Washington Heights,
through lot of Little's subdivision. The
triangle mentioned, according to the petit
ton filed, contains 1922 square feet OF
ground and is owned by Mr.. Christian Heu-
rich.
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RECEPTION TO PASTOR.
In Honor Of Mr.. Parsons Twenty
Fifth Anniversary.

A reception was rendered Rev. DR.. w.
e. Parson, pastor of the Church of the
Reformation, Lutheran. last evening by
the members of the congregation, in cele-
bration of the twenty-fifth anniversary
of his pas.orate. DR. Parson was pre-
sented with purse containing $500 in
the course of the evening. r. C. Slater
made the presentation and DR.. Parson re-
sponded feelingly, bringing to mind that
he had not had an unpleasant experience
in the whole twenty-five years of his
pastorate.
Among those who called to congratu-
late DIR. Parson were the pastors of many
OF the neighboring churches. Music was
furnished during the evening by the Sun
day school band, under the direction of
Mr.. Stopsack, and refreshments were
served by the ladies' Announcement was
made that a sum of money had ben left
to the church by Mrs. George Leecke, a
member of the church for many years.
who died recently In Prince Georges county,
Md.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-17

In a report to the Navy Department Rear
Admiral Robley d. Evans on board the
Kentucky at Naples, Italy, tells Of the visit
OF his former flagship to Italian waters an0
OF the eourtesies shown him by the King Of
italy. While at Naples the Kentucky dresss
ed ship with the French flag at the fore and
the Italian colors at tho main and fired the
usual sa!utes In honor Of the King of Italy
and his guest, President Loubet Of France.
The King of Italy visited the Kentucky
April 80 Unfortunately, as Rear Admiral
Evans remarks, the ship was not In a sat
tsfactory condition at the time. as she was
taking In coal from lighters on both sides,
but the king. he says. showed great interest
and expressed himself as much pleased.
Rear Admiral Evans and his chief of staff
afterward were dinner guests Of the king
and queen at the royal palace In Naples
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-17
DIED.

EDWARD u smaNNoS beloved sSs son Of Charlie:
D. and Kate Bond, in the twenty-ninth year
Funeral, private. from his late residence. sas
Maryland avenue southwest, on Thursday, May
10, at O'Clock
WARD STEPHEN, only child of Edward L.
and Catherine Burke Cogan, aged sixteen
months. Boston Philadelphia New York aud
Omaha papers please copy)
in Aiken, S. c.. EMMETT, beloved husband OF
Mamie and of Edward ID. and the late
Jane Corcoran. in the thirty-eighth year of his
Funeral from his late residence, 1903 street
am Requiem mass at St. Taui's Church s 18th 18th
and streets northwest Relatives and friends
and Philadelphia papers please copyoo 81
requested to attend the funeral of Brother En-
NETT CORCORAN Thursday, May 49, 1904. at
an from his late residence, 1903 street
2. c. w COOK, Pres.
HAAS At 500 pm. Monday. May &c. 1904.
ELIZABETH CHRIST, beloved wife OF J. P.
Funeral Thursday May 10. at pm. from her late
residence, No. 13S street northwest.
HUNT. On Monday May 10, 1894. at OILS pm,
JOHN r. HUNT. beloved husband of Sarah v.
Funeral from his late residence. I1i2 25th street
northwest. Thursday. May 10, at 2 pm Friends
invited. 1nterInent private.
jones' Departea this life on ,N Mendsy May 10
of the late Jackson Jones.
Funeral Wednesday, May Is, at o'clock pm,
from First Baptist Church. Relatives aud
friends invited
LYNCH At his residence, 943 Florida
northwest on Monday, May 16, 1904, at am,
JOHN, beloved husband of Catherine Lynch,
aged eighty five years.
Funeral from his late residence Wednesday,
May IS, at $50 am. Requiem mass at
O'Clock at ST. Paul's Church. 18th and streets.
Relatives and friends invited.
MARRIOTT. On May 13. 1904 at ST. Joseph's
Hospital, Baltimore. Md, EDWIN L. MAR
RIOTT, former resident of Washington, ID. c.
In Memoriam.
KELLY. In loving remembrance of my dear hus-
band. Capt. THOMAS S. KELLY, who died two
years ago today. May IL, 1902.
SELZLE. In loving remembrance Of dear
mother JOHANNA SELZLE, who died one
year ago today, May IL, 1908.
May her soul rest I'm peace.
BY HER CHILDREN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-17
ARRANGEMENTS COMPLETE.
Board of Trade to Spend Day at River
View

The committee of arrangements for the
Washington Board of Trades planked shad
dinner at River View next Saturday. the
21st instant, has about completed all the
preliminaries necessary to insure an enjoy
able outing. At the last meeting favorable
reports were received from the various
subcommittee, and it was stated that many
distinguished guests of the board and of
its members will partake of its hospitality on
the occasion. Two special trips of the
steamer will be made that day, one at
1880 am. and later at pm. There VIII
also be two dinner hours, one at 30 I'm.
and later about pm. The return trip Will
be made so as to insure reaching Wash
tngton at pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-17
The Macon, Ca, Bank Failure.

The controller of the currency has been
advised by National Bank Examiner W. F.
Albertsen that the FIRST National Bank.
Macon, Ga. closed its doors yesterday by
order Of the board of directors. The fail
ure OF tie bank, tire examiner states is due
to a heavy loss sustained by the suspension
of /. c. Plants Son, private bank, OF
which the president of the First National
also vas president. Examiner Albertsen
has been appointed receiver. The resources
and liabilities of the bank as shown by the
last report of condition. March rs. 1904.
were rs follows: Resources, 81 ,169, J08; la
bilities 81 ,169 5O3.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-17

Lewis and Martha Pearson; Messfs Joe
Awkward. Dave Hart, Kenneth Lewis. Roy
Mack, Frank Mettler Richard Middleton,
Herbert Street, Archie Taylor. Tom Tyler,
Wine uneer and Jack Whitman.
Major ana Mrs. Anton stephan welcomed
nuber Of young people y ipal W. h8 5fs
birthday Of their daughter, Thelrna Cecelia,
The house and table Wer6 beautifully ded-
GRATED with pink wild flowers and ever
greens. Many handsome gifts were re-
ceived. Those present were: Misses Edith
Wilson, Mildred ONeil, Katherine Stutz
Lizzie Lybrand Lois Pitcher, Dorothy
Lewis. Margaret Smith. Helen Smith, Eliz-
abeth Rice Ethel Evans and Masters M.
Handoe. Donald Pierce, Oliver Lybrand and
Wilton Allen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-17
Discharged From Custody.

The police surgeons were notified yes
terday to examine and pass upon the
mental condition Of man named Charles
p. Stanton. The surgeons made the ex-
animation in the afternoon and declared
there was nothing the matter with his
mind, and he was discharged.
Policeman Hixon arrested Stanton Sunday
right about $50 o'clock on 18th street
rorth of Pennsylvania avenue. where he
found him trying front doors as If he were
anxious to get off the street. He said he
was stage carpenter and imagined num-
Der of chorus girls were on the opposite
side of the street making fun Of him.
Stanton told the police that he came here
with .The Sign of the Cross company
He gave his age as thirty-three years, and
says his home is in Pittsburg. His mother,
Mrs. Ellen Stanton, he says, lives at Wash
Ington and Arlington streets. Pittsburg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-17
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to the
following:
Wilbert Smith and Catherine Wilkins.
Walter w. Joyce and Dora A. Moxley.
Lewis Hill and Ellen Davis.
Richard Duckhardt and Gretchen Gun
Their, both of Richmond, Va.
Owen Walker and Mary q. Walker.
Guinseppe Giuliam and Genstina Ock1ones.
Henry c. Burgess and Hattie c. Pinkney.
H. E. Harris and Julia Hall, both of Rich
mond, Va.
Harry B. Angelo and Ella M. Meyer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-17
DAMAGE CAUSED BY FIRE.
Stock Of Goods Ruined and Sheds
Burned, Loss 81 900.

A fire occurred this morning on 18th
street southeast which ruined the stock of
dry goods in the store of Isaac Sakolski.
Nos. 1913 and 1915. The fire also spread
to the shed in rear of the house of Gerald
Cligh, 1915 18th street. The blaze started
in the shed in rear of one of the buildings
occupied by Mr.. Sakolski and spread to
the store before the arrival of the fire de-
partment. The damage to the building
and stock amounted to about $1,000. The
origin Of the blaze Is not known
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-17
Means to Prevent pesertion.

Capt. Moser, commanding the naval train
ing ship Pensacola, at San Francisco, In
report has informed the department of the
means adopted by him to prevent desertions
among the naval apprentices at that sta
ton. He says he has found that enlisted
men have been helped by civilians. and
that he has called the attention of certain
boatmen to the penalty provided by law in
such cases
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-17
Naval Stations May Receive Messages.

The Navy Department has decided to
make arrangements for the receipt at naval
coast signal stations of messages from the
ships of foreign governments and Of the
merchant marine, when necessary for trans
mission by the commercial lines to their
destination
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-17
Police Court Adjourned.

At the conclusion of business In the
United States branch Of the Police Court
yesterday Attorney John A. Moss in.
formed Judge Kimbal of the death At
Providence Hospital Saturday of Franklin
p. Gloss, a member of the bar. Mr.. Moss
moved that when court adjourned IT be out
Of respect for the memory of the deceased
attorney. Prosecuting Attorney Muliowny
offered a second to the motion and the
clerk was instructed to make the note on
the minutes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-17
Temporary Speedway.

The Commissioners have decided to put
B street northwest between nth and 2sd
streets in first-class condition and permit
speeding upon the thoroughfare during the
time the Century speedway is being pre-
pared for use. The conditions which will
obtain on B street between the streets
mentioned, will be similar to those govern
ing the speedway ITSELF
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Annual Lunch.

Arrangements have been made for the
annual lunch for the benefit of the Central
High Schools athletic teams, to be given
tomorrow at noon In the school yard. II
is understood many Central graduates will
take an active interest in the affair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-17
wife Asks Divorce.

A petition for divorce has been fled in
the District Supreme Court by Savilla Avise
Huntzinger against George r. Huntzinger.
The couple were married at Philadelphia.
Pa, November n, 1901. and have no chill
dren correspondent Is named In the
petition fled by Attorney B. H. Loucks-
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Obituary.

Gloss FRANK p. Gloss, late Of the District
bar died at Providence HOSPITAL last Saturday
from pneumonia. He bright lawyer,
once connected with the district attorney .
Office Of affable disposition and engaging per-
sopal qualities unobtrusve in manners. OF
sterling integrity, steadfast and loyal friend,
sngnlarly free from petty meanness or spiteful
malice and a man who will be missed by the
Large circle of friends who sincerely mourn his
loss. % A FRIEND
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ed Capt Morrow and Engineer Of Highs
ways Hunt to prepare the street fof 8
driveway
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THE WORLD OF, SOCIETY
MRS. RoosEvELT HAs HAD a
PLEASANT VISIT.
Old and New Friends Greet Mrs
Mckee at the Foster Home
Interesting Notes.

Mrs Roosevelt. who is greatly enjoying
her visit to Philadelphia, spent part OF
yesterday in the shopping district with her
hostess, Mrs. Brock. She may return to
the White House today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-17


mint and vice president of the National
Bank Of Commerce of New York. DIR.
Clark is a Canadian of Scotch descent, now
residing In this city. The wedding will be
and a few intimate friends Having been in
vited. IN -
Madame HengelmulfeF Won Hengervar,
wife of the Observation-Disclosures ambassador
is reported to be quite~ i'll at the embassy
She has been indisposed ef6r several days
and 1t was stated this Ymnfning that her
condition was unchang4h. The malady is
the patient to secure has been by the use
of quteting draughts. In this respect her
condition today is much the same as yes
terday. but she is not Adv degraded as be-
ing critically i'll. s.s-esE
Mrs. P, r. McCargo off New York is visit
ing her sister, Mrs VIM A. MorseH, 1905
18th street northwest.
Mrs. Samuel J. Masssia An receive her
friends at her home on Brightwood avenue,
Fridays. May 20 and 27.s2-sae
Mr.. and Mrs. J. ". Hecklinger will be
pleased to see their friends ct home 1928
2 o'clock, in honor of the confirmation of
their daughter, Leonie who will be con-
flrmed Friday, May 20, atthe Eighth Street
Temple
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Jos p. Rudy,
812 7th street northeast Friday evening.
May IS, was the scene of a happy gather
ing to celebrate the thirteenth birthday Of
their daughter, Eva Alkaline Rudy. when
number of her intimate friends and
schoolmi,tes were gathered together. Mu-
sic and games were enthusiastically par
ticipated in, after which the young guests
partook of the refreshments prepared fgr
them Those present were: Misses Nellie
Barber, Mamie Behrle, Carrie Brumitt,
Dorothy Davidson Marie Friedrich, Mabel
Kunz. Fila Lewis, Erna Lewis, Shirley
The Grit-advocate., 1904-05-27
The Junc DeIincatOr.

There is great deal Of pleasant
reading in the June Delineator. The
fobles of Fashion, as here set forth by
pen and pencil, are well designed to
delight the feminine mind. as well as
to prove delusion and snare TO the
masculine. There are besides great
many very pretty ideas in dresses for
children, which will be welcomed by
mothers. In the liteSary part Of the
magazine. the first place is given to Il
Honour" by Mrs. Hugh Frazer, Sis
ter Of Marion Crawford. which is re-
fresliing in its sweetness and purity,
and is sympathetical!y illustrated by
Mr.. c. d. Weldon. Other items Of
fiction are two college tales, "At the
Window Of Paradise" +" by r. II. Bar
bour, and ''Bailey's Sister, by Allan
P. Ames. A contribution OF great IN
.terest is the Chinese and lndtan pho
tOgraphs in the "Around the World"
series. These are so beautiful as
views, and so realistic, so away from
the trite, in detail, that every one who
looks at them must experience uhusu-
al pleasure. DR.. Grace Peckh Muir
rays article on the "Care of the Neck
and Arms, will be helpful to many
women. There are many other stories
and articles for both the little ones and
grown folks and practical papers on do
nestle topics. which go to make up i
thoroughly readable number of this
favorite magazine.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-05-27
a Sure Thing

1t is said that nothing is sure except
death and taxes, but that is not alto
gcthcr true. DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry for Consumtion is Il sure cure for
all throat and lung troubles. Thous-
ands can testify to that. Mrs. G. b.
NanMetre, of Shephcrdtown. West
Virginia, says: Il had "a severe case of
bronchitis and for year tried every
thing | heard Of, but got no relief.
One bottle Of DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry then cured me absolutely" It's
lntallib!e for Group, whooping cough,
grip, pneumonia, and consumption.
Try it. Its guaranteed by G. Lavelle,
druggist. Trial bottles free. Regular
sizes so cents and SlOO.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-05-27
An Open Letter

From the Chaplin, South Carolina,
News. Early in the spring my wife
and | were taken with diarrhoea and
so severe we're the pains that we call
ed a physician who prescribed for us,
but his medicines failed to give any
relief. A friend who had IL bottle of
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Dia"rhoea Remedy on hand gave each
of MS Il dose and we at once felt the eff
fects. procured a bottle and before
using the entire contents we were en-
tirely cured. 1t is a wonderful reme-
edy and should be found in every house
hold. II. G. Bailey. editor. This
remedy is for sale by G. Lavel!e.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-05-27
Memorial Dny-upyt Monday

Memorial Day-next Monday
will be observed in Julesburg in
an appropriate manner. An ad-
dress will be delivered in the Con
gregational church at II O'Clock
in the morning by Rev. d. G..
Curry, and the decoration of sol
diers' graves will follow this ser
vice. 1he exercises will he IN
charge of the Grand Army post,
and will be participated in by the
members Of the local churches.
The public generally is invited to
attend.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-05-27

Last Sunday morning passen.
ger train No. q, which was due i
arrive III Julesburg at 3 O'Clock.
was delayed nearly eight hour.
by the engine Jumping the track
few miles east OF LaSalle. Thu
train was in charge of Conductor
McCune and Engineer McGority
When the accident occurred 1t wa
running at a speed of about thir.
~ miles an hour. Only the driya
wheels left the rails, but scvaral
hours We're required to get ther.
back. The roadbed was damage
for a distance Of nearly one quar-.
ter of a mile. No other damacr
resulted.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-05-27
Ditch Cases in the District Court

Ditch Cases in the District Court.
The trial of the case in which
the Town Of Julesburg is plaintiff
aud the Petersen Canal and Res
crvoir company is defendant was
commenced in the district court
Wednesday morning before Judge
Armour. In this case the town
is suing for damages on account
of alleged breach Of contract.
collection of illegal assessments
and mismanagcment of the canal
by the defendant company
The taking OF testimony of wit
nesscs for the two parties was
concluded at a night session of the
court Thursday. Following this,
Judge Armour issued an order
compelling the ditch company to
open the headgate to the towns
lateral and supply water to the
plaintiff until final decree in the
case could be rendered. While
this order is simply tenpor
ary one and may possibly be re-
versed in the final decision of the
case, it is considered d decided
victory for the plaintiff. 1t will
permit temporary relief, at least.
and viii enable the owners of
water rights within the town lin
its to take advantage Of the pres
ent run of water to irrigatc their
crops.
The taking Of testimony in the
second suit against the canal com
pany, in which about thirty own
ers of farm water rights are plain
tiifs, was commenced this morn
ing, it having been arranged by
counsel for the two parties, that
all the evidence in the two cases
be submitted before the argument
on either was made. In this case
there are a number of witnesses
and their examination will require
all of today, and possibly tomor-
row. The trials will probably
not be closed until early next
week.
Attorney G. L. Allen, Denver,
is attorney for the plaintiffs in
both cases. and is assisted by W.
H. Pound, district attorney.
Senator James W. McCrcary, of
Greeley, is attorney for the de-
fendant company,