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Piano Company Elects Trustees.

The annual meeting of the stockholders
of the F. G. Smith Plano Company Of
Washington was held Saturday, January g.,
1904 at the Office of Mr.. J. ]. Darlington,
all the stock being represented The report
of the board of trustees, showing in detail
the condition of the business for the past
seven months, was read by the vice presi-
dent.
The election of trustees for the ensuing
year resulted in the choice of the present
board: F. G. Smith, ST., w. P. Van Wickle,
F. G. Smith jr., ]. j. Darlington and Thad-
deus c. Dulin. A meeting of the trustees
was held after the adjournment of the
stockholders meeting, and organization
was effected by electing the following Of
ficers: Freeborn G. Smith, ST.. president;
w. P. Van Wickle, vice president; F. G..
Smith, jr., treasurer: A. J. Powell, secre-
tary; Victor ]. Becker, assistant secretary;
Edwin *. Staley, assistant treasurer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-15
MEETS INSTANT DEATH
WILLIAM b. KElRH KILLED BY
EXPRESS TRAIN.
Victim Of the Accident Was Crossing
the Tracks to TaassPassage on
Electrician.

An incoming expressstrafn on the tracks
OF the Metropolitan branch of the Balti-
more and Ohio railroad struck a pedestrian
on the crossing at University station this
morning and killed him instantly. The
victim of the accident was William r.
Kemp, contractor and builder, who lived
at 18th and Omaha streets Brookland. and
who had a business place at 1923 L street
northwest. Mr.. Kemp left his home a
few minutes before the accident occurred
to come to his place of business In the city.
He saw the electric car at the terminus,
and IN order to reach 1t he had to cross the
tracks of the steam road. The gates, it is
stated. had been lowered to guard the
crossing at the time the express was pass
ing.
Jimmie" as the gateman is known by
the residents of Brookland. was at his post
and saw the contractor hurrying to cross
the tracks In front of the approaching ex-
press. He shouted to him to warn him of
the danger, but his warning the gateman
says, was not needed 1t is possible ne
did not hear the gateman. He stopped
the statements Of witnesses. and the train
struck him Immediately afterward.
The train was making fast time and, 1t is
claimed. 1t was utterly impossible for the
engineer to prevent the accident.
Mr.. Kemp was struck by the engine and
thrown distance of about thirty feet
from the crossing. The gateman and others
hurried to his assistance and found that
life was extinct. A covering was put over
the body and later the superintendent of
the morgue called and took 1t to tho
morgue An examination showed that the
arms and legs of the victim had been frac-
tured and his skull had been crushed. The
latter injury was necessarily fatal.
Coroner's Statement.
Coroner hewitt viewed the body at the
morgue and heard the statements of wit
nesses. He reports that from the testimony
he Is convinced the affair was an accident
for which the trainmen were not respon-
sible. He will have the accident investi-
gated by a jury tomorrow morning. The
inquest will be held at the sixth precinct
station at II o'clock.
The deceased was .forty-three years old.
He had lived in Brookland about four
years. His wife and several children sur
vive him. He was particularly well known
in the northwest section of the city, as he
had done work in many houses in that sec
tion. He had built several houses in Brook
land and owned some property there. Ar
rangements for his funeral have not yet
been made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-15
Census Council Installation.

At the monthly meeting of Census Coun-
ell. No. 1924. National Union. held last
evening, the following officers were installed
by Senate Deputy Jas. p. Burrill: President,
C. B. Hurry; vice president, C. w. Aughin-
baugh: speaker. w. A. Hoblitzell; ex-presi-
dent, Hart Momsen; secretary, Horace
Ward; financial secretary, r. w. Krumbine;
treasurer, A B. Cooper; chaplain, L. E
Harris; usher. w. E. Bruder: sergeant-a at
arms ]. A. Bell; doorkeeper ]. J. Herbert;
trustees, F. NJ. Woodward. II. p Childers
and c. j. Blanchard.
Speeches were made by President Jas E.
Bright OF the cabinet. President c. T. Hend-
Ter of Government Printing Office Council
Messrs. A. Girouard. l.. II. Lanman and w.
w. Case. Arrangements were made for
holding smoker and an open meeting next
month.
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". Baldwin Johnson's New Coal Office
612 9th st. Cheap coal is slaty, Inferior
Advertisement.
Ordered by Commissioners.

The District Commissioners today order
ed: That catch basin be constructed at
the District engineer stables, at an esti-
mated cost of 500, chargeable to the cur
rent appropriation for main and pipe sew
ers; also that a driveway of three-inch as
phalt block on four-inch concrete base he
laid in front of the truck house on 9Th
street southeast between D and E streets,
at an estimated cost of 1925, chargeable to
the appropriation for constructing said
building.
J. T. Fink chief steam engineer water de-
partment, has been directed to proceed from
Washington. D. c., to Newark. N. j., and
return, for the purpose of inspecting fire
hydrants being manufactured at Newark
for the water department, and L. E. Bond
superintendent Of construction, engineer de-
partment, who was assigned as inspector in
the engineer department at 81 per day on
November 1. 1903, will be rated as inspector
from that date.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-15
MEETS AND ELECTS OFFICERS.
Quarter Century Reunion Of the 4.
f, r. Society.


F. q. Society.
The K FIR Society held its thirty-third
or quarter 81 a century reunion at the Eb-
bitt House, last evening, in one of the
small private dining rooms. There were
present Major W. E. Borden, U. s. A.; DIR.
NJ. F. Cuthbert, Mr.. w. H. Chew, Mr.. Gist
Blair. Major G. s. Bingham, U. 8. A; Mr..
A. K. Paris. Mr.. Jos. Cuyler Hardie. Mr..
II. E. Davis, Edward Cady. DR.. w. H.
Fox, Rev. VIM. Tayloe Snyder, Paymaster
s. L. Heap, Mr.. F. B. Crosthwaite. Mr..
Frank Martin, Mr.. VIM. B. Chiffon and
Benz. Miller.
The attendance, always limited, was
somewhat smaller than usual, owing to ILL
ness and calls to duty in other directions.
However, it was choice band of boyhood
friends which gathered around the table
set in the form of close double ct.
the right and left by Major G. s. Bing-
ham, Y. s. A., an old Washingtonian, and
Rev. VIM. Tayloe Snyder.
One of the chief features of the evening
was beautiful tribute paid the memory
of the late Hubbard T. Smith, a former
valued and beloved member. The formal
short talks were made by Mr.. Gist Blair,
Major Bingham and Rev. Mr. Snyder.
Among the greetings read from absent
members were letters from Chas. Paige
Bryan, u. S. miniter to Portugal; Rev. G..
M. Addison, Stamford, Conn; DIR. H. M.
Cults, Brookine, Mass; Willis Paris, Los
Angeles, Cal; Geo. w. Upton, Warren,
Ohio; J. Henry Adams of New York, Com
mander A. c. Almy, U. s. N, now at Pana-
ma; Major Jas Walker Benet,. U. s. A.,
Watervliet arsenal, N. Y; Frank Johns,
Philadelphia; Commander w. j. Maxwell,
U. s. N, Brooklyn, N. Y; J. L. Whiting
ton, Seattle, Wash; M. B. Kerr, Grass
Valley, CAL; Lucius M. Cuthbert, Denver,
Col; DR.. Frank M. Nesmth, Denver, Col,
and Major j. M. T. Particle, u. 8. A., Fort
Reno, Okla.
The election of officers was held at the
close of the meeting, Major G. S. Bingham
being chosen president.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-15
ADJUSTMENTS.
The sembrich Recital.

The recital given at the National Theater
yesterday afternoon by Nine. Marcella
Sembrich was a notable event In musical
circles here. 1t was the first time that this
great artist had been heard in Washing
ton outside Of opera, and there were many
who were curious to determine II she could
hold an audience simply by her own art
The large gathering that filled the theater
and the warmth of the singers reception
must have convinced her that she was
among friends The positive enthusiasm
that was manifested as the program pro-
ceeded demonstrated that Nine. Sembrich's
art is of the highest type; that besides her
art she has a voice of peculiar beauty,
which has been cultivated to it's fullest ex-
tent, and that she has a highly emotional
temperament.
Her first group included an aria from
Pergoleses's La Serva Padrona," Mon
Petite Occur" (author unknown) and DR..
Arne's THE Lass with the Delicate Air"
The last two received marked applause,
and the. singer was recalled again and
again to bow her Acknowledgements Her
next number was the grand aria from YER
dis La Traviata''-'Ah, fors lui'-which
she gave with the brilliancy and finish of
which she has such complete mastery.
She received a Variable ovation at its COM
pletion. and after returning and bowling
several times she finally struck into the
cadenza which begins the last part of the
ment. being in perfect tune when she all
lowed the pianist to join her. Next she
sang group of songs which included Schu-
bert's "Unegeduld," Schurmanns "Nuss-
baum" and "Auftrage.'' Tschaikowsky's
"Berceuse" and Richard Strauss Gaelic. :"
OF these the ''Nussbaum'' was evidently
her favorite, and it was given with great
delicacy and exquisite effect.
Her last number was Johann Strauss
"Voce di Primavera Valse," which afforded
opportunity for brilliant vocal pyrotechnics,
which were splendidly given. Although this
was the last on the program, Nine. Sem
brich gave an extra number singing Cho-
pins Chant Polonaise," and playing her
own accompaniment, which she did with
consummate skill
Nine. Sembrich's voice is beginning to
show a little the effect of hard usage, but
she has such perfect art that 1t is not gen.
orally noticeable except to a trained and
accurate ear. Her concert tour will af-
ford a rest from trying operate roles and
prevent further inroads upon an organ that
has delighted the public for many years.
The accompanist yesterday was Mr.. Ru-
dolph Cans, who not only performed his
duties very acceptably. but gave four piano
solos, displaying admirable technique and
skill,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-15

Gas Radiators at Cost,
A. Eberly's Sons, 71S 7th NV.
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Pastor-elect st. Paul's English Lutheran Church.
He was licensed to preach the gospel in
1895, graduated from the institution above
mentioned and was ordained in 1885. He
then became assistant to the Rev. L. E.
Albert DID,, of Trinity Lutheran Church,
Germantown. Pa, which position he has
filled ever since. 1t is said, with marked
ability and satisfaction to the congregation.
He is regarded as one of the ablest min
listers in the Lutheran Church and is an
exceptionally good orator, being graduate
of Neff's School of Oratory Philadelphia,
Pa. and having lectured on oratory at the
Mount Airy Theological Seminary in Phila-
delphia.
1t will be remembered that Mr.. Huddle
delivered two lectures in this city in the
interest of st. Marks Lutheran Church,
his lectures being Better to Whistle Than
Whine and Riley and His Rhymes" both
of which were well received.
1t is not known when Mr.. Huddle will
take charge, but it is confidently hoped by
the st. Paul's congregation that he will be
able to do so in the course of a very few
weeks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-15

". Baldwin Johnson's New Coal Office,
612 9th st. The cream of the coal fields
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-15
Work Stopped by High Tide.

The workmen employed in replacing the
iron on the sides Of the little steamer Es-
telle Randall, where it was torn off by the
Ice while carrying the mail to Glymont,
were driven from their work Wednesday
night by tide higher than it had been for
several days. Less than an hours work
remained to be done when the water got too
high for the workmen, and the steamer was
unable to return to her route yesterday.
The repairs were subsequently completed
and the steamer returned to her Route this
morning. While off the route the mail was
sent to Fort Washington by tug, and to
Gunston and Glymont by rail-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-15
Legislation for County Realty.

The Commissioners today forwarded to
Congress the draft of bill the object of
which is to distinctively designate lots and
parcels of land in the county of Washing
ton in order to facilitate the assessment
and taxation Of real property In the
county. The bill gives the Commissioners
authority to number all blocks. lots, ETC.,
and to prevent the duplication of numbers.
The District authorities are also directed
to have prepared series of plats embrac-
ing all the lands in the county of Wash
ington, these plats to show the separate
parcels of land created by subdivision or
otherwise. and to constitute a record for
reference in assessment and taxation.
In order to enable the Commissioners to
carry out the provisions of the act In case
1t becomes law the bill appropriates the
sum of $4,000, one-half to be paid by the
District and the other half by the United
States,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-15
Steamer Lighted by Electricity.

Fort Washington and this city, has recently
been supplied with an electric lighting out
fit, and when running at night is brilliantly
lighted The power is supplied by a stor-
age battery system, arranged in the for
ward compartment of the hull of the boat
and this system is charged from the cleo
trio lighting plant in use at the fort, wires
for the purpose having been run to the
berth of the Gibbon on the Fort Washing
ton wharf. The plant on the tug was in
stalled, it is stated, by the Fort Washing
ton electricians.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-15
RESOLUTIONS OF COINCIDENCE.
Georgetown Law Students EXPIRES.
Sympathy With Justice Gould.

The class of 1906 of the Georgetown Uni
versity Law School, at meeting Wednes-
day, adopted resolutions of sympathy with
Mr.. Justice Ashley M. Gould of the Dis
trict Supreme Court upon the death Of Mrs.
Gould. The resolutions recite that 1.-The
deep sorrow caused by this sad loss can be
dispelled by nothing which the world can
offer as an exchange" and that "the stu
dents of the class of 1906 Georgetown Uni
versity School of Law, are touched by the
deepest feelings of pain and regret at this
great affliction which has befallen our es-
teemed professor" The students extend to
Justice Gould their profound sympathy and
coincidence in his bereavement.
The resolutions were entered upon the
records of the class and it is ordered that
copy, appropriately engrossed, be deliv-
cred to the bereaved husband. The resolu-
lions are signed by Mr.. #. 8. McCandlish,
chairman Of the committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-15
Anacostia and Vicinity.

The nurses Of st. Elizabeths Asylum en-
tertained their friends at leap year dance
last evening from till IL o'clock. There
was a large attendance. and the occasion
proved an enjoyable one. The local or
chestra furnished music.
A piteous appeal for aid from a needy
family was made to the police at Anacos-
tia yesterday, and the officers who heard
the letter read contributed fund with
which provisions were purchased and sent
to the house.
John Baxter Of this place reports to the
his home.
A boy at Twining City yesterday discov-
cred eleven chickens, evidently stolen from
q neighboring roost, piled beneath a tree
near Pennsylvania avenue extended. Officer
Mccormick was unable to ascertain the
identity OF the owner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-15
AGREEMENT REACHED.
Amicable Adjustment of Affairs by
Litigants Over Lautner Estate.

A compromise has been reached in the
contested will case involving the estate of
George Lautner. Virginia L. Kaufman, a
sister of decedent. who filed a caveat to
the probate of the will, has agreed to with
draw the caveat and consent to the probate
Of the will, under which Catherine Lautner,
the widow, is the beneficiary.
Pursuant to this agreement a deed was
placed on record today whereby Catherine
Lautner conveys to Virginia Lautner Kauff-
man three houses, Nos. 1910. 1872 and 1914
C street northeast, in consideration of Mrs
Kaufman relinquishing all her claims
against the estate of George Lautner The
deed also recites that Mrs. Kaufman has
been paid 81, COO in cash.
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Want Permission to Adopt Child

want feTm1sslOn 70 ADOPT Cn1ld.
Edwin John Ruddock and his wife today
asked the District Supreme Court to legal
lie the adoption by them of Forest William
Fleming.
The petition sets forth that the child is a
founding, now about two years and six
months old, and was committed to the
care of the board of children's guardians,
January 16, 1902 The petitioners have had
the custody Of the child by arrangement
with the board of guardians and they now
desire to adopt him and care for him as
though he had been their own child. They
ask the court to allow them to change the
child's name to Lancelot Chisholm Rud-
dock
Attorneys Coldren 6 Fenning represent
the petitioners.
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Claims $4,000 Damages.

John j. Mcdonnell was made defendant in
q suit FOR s. 600 damages. filed today in the
District Supreme Court by Barney Mckay
through his attorneys, Louis g. Gregory
and James A. Cobb.
The defendant was the proprietor or man.
ager of a saloon. the plaintiff alleges, and
September 26 last charged the plaintiff 81
cents for a drink of whisky. which the de-
PENDANT was accustomed to retail in like
quantity for 10 cents per drink. The plain
tiff also alleges that he was forcibly elected
from the defendants saloon, and was
caused great modification and menta
agony, for which he desires pecuniary rec
ompense in the sum of 5000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-15
Building Association Election.

At the annual meeting of the Columbia
Permanent Building Association, held re-
Gently at It's Office No. sol 7th street south
west, the following officers and directors
were elected: President Melvin c. Hazen
vice president DIR. Alfred H. Taylor; sec
rotary, Clarence /. Gessford; treasurer,
Floyd E. Davis; attorney. c. Clinton James
directors, Henry P. West, Melvin c. Hazen
Clarence l. Gessford, Floyd E. Davis, ]. H
Brewer, Nathan Hazen, John B. Murray,
Alfred H. Taylor and Alpheus e. Riddle;
trustees, Richard A. Ford and Walter e.
Davis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-15
Mining Company Elects Directors.

A meeting of the stockholders Of the Ari-
zona-Cuban Asphalt Mining Company was
held at Sheldon's Hall. 1904 F street, yes
terday at 1 pm. The report of the presi-
dent for the past year was read and re-
ceived, and the following were unanimously
elected to serve as directors for the cur
rent year: George G. Boteler, Priessitivo
Gutierrez, Wilton F. Lambert c. E. Ly-
man, A. L. Swami. c. Orrick Swami. W. w.
Sinclair, F. s. Williams and cambridge
Wilson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-15
Drink Kenny's Teas and Coffees.

Highest quality.
Lowest prices.
Prompt deliveries. 60 stores.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-15
At the Head Of the Procession

THE GENERAL ARTHUR-the general IA
vorite. 10-cent Cigar.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-15
BY UNANIMOUS VOTE
REV, JOHN 7. HUBBLE PASTOR OF
LOCAL CONGREGATION.
Fills Pulpit Of st. Pauls English
Lutheran Church, Vacant for
Several Months.

Rev. John T. Huddle was last evening
elected pastor of ST. Paul's English Luther
an Church, to fill the vacancy in that pulpit
which has existed for several months.
The meeting was largely attended and the
selection of Mr.. Huddle was unanimous.
Mr.. Huddle is about thirty-flve years OF
age and is a graduate of Roanoke College
of Salem, Va. For two years after gradu-
ating he taught school near his home.
Rural Retreat, Va, and then entered the
theological seminary at Gettysburg, Pa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-15
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Academy-"Across the Pacific pm.
Chase's-African lions and polite vaude-
vile. Sis pm.
Columbia-Francis Wilson in "Erminie,
Sis pm.
Empire-"Wealtha and Poverty" pm.
Kernan's-The Rentz-Santley Company,
SIS pm
Lafayette-Kellar, the magician, S:15 p. m.
National-Annie Russell in Mice and
Men," S:15 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-15
DIR. Easton's Mishap.

Rev. Thomas Chalmers Easton. pastor of
the Eastern Presbyterian Church, slipped
on the ice at the corner of 9TH and Stanton
square northeast last evening about 500
O'Clock, breaking his left arm at the Shout
der. He was assisted to his home, 637 East
Capitol street, and his family physicians
summoned.
DIR. Easton passed a restless night and
suffered considerable pain as result of the
fracture. 1t will be several weeks before
he will be able to resume his pastoral
duties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-15

To Keep Warm,
Miller Oil Stoves-Gas Radiators
1204 G. Muddiman & Co. GIG -.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-15
Funeral Of Samuel F. Brooks.

The funeral of Samuel F. Brooks. who
died at his home, No. 1923 18th street,
Tuesday evening. was held this afternoon
from his late residence. Mr.. Brooks had
been employed in the War Department for
a number of years, and his genial DISPOSE
ton and equable temperament had won him
a large number of friends who are shocked
at his untknely Death He fell victim to
pneumonia from which he had been suffer-
ing for two weeks. Mr.. Brooks leaves a
wife and two children.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-15
Buoy Carried Away by Ice.

The bell buoy marking the lower end OF
the Kettle Bottom shoals in the Potomac
river was carried away by the ice during
the latter part of last week and has not
since been seen. The absence Of the buoy
has been reported to the United States
light house authorities In the district, and
they have given notice that 1t will be re-
placed as soon as practicable.
1t is also reported that several Of the spar
buoys marking the channel between this
city and Alexandria have been moved out
of position by the drifting Ice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-15

White Pine Doors, S1.1o.
rs 5-panel, painted.
BANKERS, 6ie N. Y. ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-15

Reuben Lewis, colored, twenty-one years
old, living al iii Sd street southwest, en-
gagged in an alteration with a colored boy
last night, and had to go to the Emergency
Hospital and have lacerated wound of his
scalp dressed The trouble occurred at an F
street cafe, where the belligerents We're en-
ployed- Lewis said ne had no desire to
prosecute the boy. The injury was inflicted
with tumbler.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-15
Isaac Browns Sudden Death.

Isaac Brown. colored. fiftytwo years old.
who was employed as waiter at the Ev-
erett Hotel, dropped dead last night about
s:45 o'clock while visiting friends at 917 4th
street northwest. His home was at 7O7 4th
street The body was removed to the
morgue and Coroner hewitt concluded that
his death was due to apoplexy. Augustus
j. Brown. a brother Of the deceased living
notified
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-15
Capitol Hill Branch.

A Capitol Hill branch for receiving Star
advertisements has been established at
Dobyn's pharmacy, corner I'd street and
Pennsylvania avenue southeast Classified
advertisements will be received there at
regular rates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-15

Two cars forming part of the New York
express train which left the Baltimore and
Ohio depot this morning at o'clock jumped
the track at North Capitol and d streets
just outside the shed. The train was going
at an unusually slow speed, and the engi-
neer was able to bring his engine to stop
before any damage had been done.