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The Washington times., 1905-04-23
New Pavements Laid.

Among the noticeable improvements
IN the Southeast section is the large
amount of granolithic pavement which
is being laid. On E street, between
Eighth and Ninth; on K street, between
Tenth and Eleventh; on Sixth, between
East Capitol and B streets. and on Penn
sylVania avenue, between Sixth and Sew
enth, are ell having the new cement
pavement laid. More of this modern
paving would greatly improve the con-
dition of this section, many parts Of
which are at the present time sadlv in
need of new pavement.
At Sixth street and Virginia avenue
the tunnel contractors are beginning TO
HI in, to bring the street up to the level
made necessary by the top of the tunnel.
They intend to raise Sixth street to the
level of Virginia avenue.
This section mourns the deaths of the
following residents during the past
week: Mr. Meggs, Of Second and d
streets, died at his home, at the age
of seventy years; Margaret Jasper. lit
tie child, after short illness of pneu-
monia and measles, died at her home,
l27 Carroll street; Francis A. Kirby,
clerk In the War Department. after an
illness of two days, caused by the burst
ing of cancer on the lungs and blood
poison, died at his home. 317 street;
Patrick Fagin, after an Illness OF about
ten days, caused by pneumonia, died
at his home, 119 Carroll street, and Mr.
Smith, of 526 Fifth street, an old man,
after a long illness,
The seventh grades of the sixth divi-
sion were granted the use of the large
exhibition hall of the Eastern High
School for a ccacert on W Wednesday
evening to their friends. The feature Of
the concert was the rendering Of the
"Recessional' by a picked chorus of
male voices from the third division.
An unknown woman who gave her ad-
dress as Congress Heights. after leav-
ing the car at Fifth and G streets. no
ticed that she had cost her pocketbook,
which contained s20. The woman was on
her way to make a payment in build
ing association and was positive that
she had the money in her pocket
book while on the car in spite of the
suggestions of several men, who were
aiding her to search for the money, that
possibly she had left 1t home.
The Washington times., 1905-04-23
Off to the Philippines.

Surgeon Paul Freeman. of $50 T street,
left for the Philippine islands last week,
where he will be stationed for two
years.
Herman Waltz, the popular cafe pro-
prietor OF this section, has sold out his
business and will start a new cafe at
Ziemann's old place at Tenth and +
streets northwest.
John E. Herrell, president of the Ma
tional Capital Bank, Is putting up new
double apartment house at Sixth street
and Pennsylvania avenue.
Miss Agnes Watson, daughter of Tom
Watson, of Georgia, will be the guest
of Miss Helen Keach, of 202 Fourth
street.
On Wednesday afternoon two debating
teams from the Eastern High School,
composed of three young ladies and
three young men. respectively, held an
interesting discussion over the PROPOSE
ton, Resolved. That old bachelors
should pay tax for the support OF old
maids" Three married members of the
faculty acted as judges, and despite the
valiant efforts of the young ladies. it
was decided that the proposed law would
hardly be practicable
Mr.. Carpenter, of the Capital Trac-
ton Company, has gone on a short leave
of absence, during which time he will
visit friends in Baltimore for a week.
Miss Mary A. Schneider, of 30 East
Capitol street, identified for many years
with mission work, Is suffering at her
home with severe attack of erysipelas.
Mrs. Williamson, Of Huntingdon, Pa,
Is visiting Mrs. d. r. P. Nelly, at 119S
street, for the Easter holidays.
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iege were at home to their friends last
tuesday afternoon between the hours
OF and T.
Ihe new United Brethren Church fa
almost completed, and IL nothing him
ders the work viii be finished by thu
middle of May.
The lexington w c. T. u had
short business meeting last week at the
meme or Mrs. A ]. Paine, of u r street
Aoout hundred of the members and
their friends We're present.
The musical part of the program CON
sisted of soprano solos by Miss Id.
CNeal, 20 Heart Divine" and You
with Mrs Parker Reinohl as accom-
PIANIST; Miss Mary Gottwals recite<
He Let Her Know" and "Aunt Dol
rhy's Visit Miss Edith Bowers rem
dered violin solos, and B. A. LinebacI
sang bass solos, "Open the Gates of the
Temple, and a4 Lullaby" with Miss
Susie Lang as accompanist Refresh
ments were served by the hostess.
Prof. and Mrs. William J. Rhees have
as their guest for the Easter HOLIDAYS
Mr.. and Mrs benjamin. Ogden Loxely
and Benjamin Rhees Loxeiy, of Phila-
delphia; Mrs. Albert o. Curnmins. OF
Montpelier, VT, and Mrs. Elizabeth
Peddle, of Brooklyn, N Y, and Mrs.
Theodore Ellis, OF Baltimore.
The lexington baseball team has
closed quite a successful week, hayins
won three games and lost one.
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Reception to DR.. Powers.

Last Wednesday night, the Bright
wood Park NJ E. Church gave a re-
ception to the Rev DR.. Powers. Mrs
Dr. Heinecke favored the audience
with a piano solo. Mrs. Chase spoke
several selections and rendered a solo.
Mr.. Kessle also sang. After the en-
tertainment refreshments were served
by the ladies Of tire church.
Bernice Blair, seven years old, whose
home is 2413 Brightwcod avenue, was
knocked down by a Brightwood avenue
street car on Frida- afternoon. and
severely injured. Her arm was frac-
tured, and she sustained a number of
painful bruises. At Freedmans Hospital
she was given surgical treatment.
A reception and card party was given
Thursday evening by Miss Carrie O.
Jackson. daughter of Judge John j.
jackson, of West Virginia, in honor of
Miss Marie Miller and Alexander G.
Bentley. who are to be married in a few
weeks. The first part of the evening
was devoted to progressive games
Prizes We're presented TO the winners by
of the winners the guests. including the
bridal-party-to-be marched in church
order to the dining hall, where de-
lightful buffet supper was served
Among those present were Miss Marie
E. Miller. Miss Mabel A Green, Miss
Lyde Waters. Miss Maude Blaine, Miss
Helen Cassin Miss Edith Leduc. Miss
Clara May Blake. and Alexander e.
Bentley. Wallace Donald. Mclean. Har-
vey Telluck, Leon L. French Green. and
c. P. Miller.
Mr. and Mrs. Leeman Hunter, OF
Trenton, n. j.. are visiting their uncle,
John Fitzhugh. In Ingra ham street.
Last Wednesday evening an entertain
ment. consisting of stereopticon views
and illustrated songs was given at
Marble Hall, Soldiers Home, for the
benefit of the old soldiers.
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Military Organization.

Under the leadership of J. Edward
Howard. military organization known
as the Petworth Cadets. has been FORM
ed. The uniform consists of regular
army fatigue hat, dark blue double
breasted coats, blue trousers and leg
gings. Drills are held on Wednesday
and Friday of each week. At the pres
ent wooden dummy guns are used. It
is the plan to furnish the boys in the
near future with the regulation rifle.
The members of the company are:
Captain, J. Edward Howard; lieutenant
Z. A Clemments; first sergeant, J. c.
Mayne, 1uartermaster sergeant, F. Le-
due, and privates Frank Cheney, Har-
court Mountain, Beverly Garrett, Fred
ward Bacon, Robert Jones, Rodney
Jones, Sgurd Hiortchdyhl, Harold
Hiortchdyl, Powell C,axton, and John
Walton.
The organization met Thursday even
Ing and decided to hold a strawberry
festival In the early May Henry Lidus
was, at this meeting, elected major of
the organization.
Last Wednesday Mrs. Hodgkins, the
mother-in-law of William Thomas. died
suddenly while seated in her room, at
her home, in Flint street. Although Mrs.
Hodgkins had been complaining for the
past week, she was not thought in
dangerous condition. Death was due
to acute indigestion. She was a native
of Virginia, where the interment will
take place,
Lieutenant McLane, on furlough for
twenty days. resumed duties ct No. 4
chemical engine company, last Friday.
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Eoklrgfon

Mrs. Norma Lewis Hine. of Danville.
Va. is visiting her parents, Mr. and
Mrs Clarence Lewis, at which place
she will be pleased to see her friends.
The funeral of MIR. Beard took place
from his late residence, on Fourth
street, last Monday morning. Mr.. Beard
died at Slbley Memorial Hospital. He
had been successfully operated upon at
the hospital for appendicitis, and SEEM
eC to be almost well, when it was
found necessary to perform a second
operation, which proved fatal.
On Friday evening Col and Mrs E A
keeler were delightfully."- surprised by
the visit Of Grand Army and other
friends. Cards and refreshments kept
the party until a late hour. 1t was the
occasion of the joint birthdays of Col
onel and Mrs. Keeler. Among those
present were Mr.. and Mrs. Oidroyd
Mr.. and Mrs. Thatcher, Mr.. and Mrs.
Crisp. Mr.. and Mrs. Oleson, Mr. and
Mrs. Worden, Mr.. and Mrs. Ferguson,
Mr.. and Mrs. Israel Stone, Mr.. and
Mrs. Mcclure, Mr.. and Mrs. Beach,
Mr. and Mrs. Grinstes,d, Miss Palmer,
Mrs. Davies, Mrs. Charles Thatcher,
and Mrs. Parsons, of Chicago.
Miss Ella Renrend is still visiting
friends in Baltimore. She expects to
stay for several weeks.
]. M. Sprowk, srno has typhoid fever.
seems to be a great deal better.
The Washington times., 1905-04-23
Improvement in HilIsdale.

A mass meeting was held during the
week by the residents and property
owners of Hillsdale, in Odd Fellows
Hall. on Sumner avenue, Anacostia, for
the purpose of deciding upon some plan
for obtaining improvements in Hills
dale. AT this meeting, which was held
under the auspices of the Hillsdale Citi-
zens Associa ton, the following officers
were elected for the association. for the
ensuing year: John Anderson, presi-
dent; Allan f. Jackson, vice president; !;
Richard U. Wilkinson. secretary; Ed
ward Wills, treasurer; Charles Howard,
chaplain
Saturday large force of men employ
ed by the District, began work on the
improving and extension OF PennsyI-
vania avenue. from Branch avenue to
Bowen road. for which the sum of &c.,
COG was recently appropriated.
Tuesday evening. Mr.. and Mrs. Stan
ley Klein entertained a number of their
friends at their home on Arthur street,
to participate in the celebration of their
wooden wedding anniversary. Tie house
was beautifully decorated in red and
pink, and abounded with cut flowers
and potted plants tastefuliy arranged.
~ SifOTl aUuTeSS OF cOnSratOiatOn was
made by the Rev. Nelson L. Miller
who ofi.ciates at the marriage of Mr.
and Mrs Klein Eve years ago. The
Misses Kate Jarvis and Edith Smith
assisted the hostess in serving the re-
freshments. and receiving the guests
Mr. and Mrs. Klein received many hand
some presents in wood.
Private 2. j. Whalan, of the Anacostia
police force, who obtained leave of alb
sence for about u week, mas returned
from Baltimore. Md. where he was
summoned on account of the serious
illness of his brother Thomas WhaIan,
The i'll man has been removed to the
Providence Hospital in Washington
suffering with serious case of typhoid
fever
Robert Z. Cook. entertained large
number of his friends. Sunday morn
ing last. at a shad bake at his villa
near Bellevue, Just below Congress
Heights
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Examination for Craftsmen.

An examination of applicants will be
held on April q, 2S. 29, for the purpose
OF establishing register of eligfbles for
the position of marine engine and boil
er craftsmen and assistant marine en-
gine and boiler craftsmen, at the Navy
Department and all the various navy
yards and stations.
The Naval Gun Factory Machinist's s
Band held their Third Annual Ball at
The Nationl Rifles Armory. Tuesday,
The attendance was unusually large
and the affair a decided success, owing
to the great interest shown by those
in and outside of the Navy Yard,in the
advancement of this organization.
]. V. Curran. a machinist in the mis-
ccllaneous shop, was taken i'll while at
work, and had to be carried home in
an ambulance.
The baseball fever has struck the
Navy Yard, and the first evidence was
seen last week when the boys from the
Dolphin defeated the strong Sixth Pres
byterian Club, by the formidable score
of Il to O. The heavy batting OF the
Jackies. and the effectiveness of their
pitcher were largely responsible for the
score. The Navy Yard ball grounds
have been greatly improved, and are in
excellent condition.
The Eastern High School baseball
team defeated ST. johns College by the
score of TO 6, Wednesday. Richard
sons catching, and Linthicum's batting
were features
The Seaman Gunners class will give
their farewell ball Wednesday even
ing The class will soon finish its course
of instruction here, after which about
thirty of the men will be sent to New
port. 4. l., for a course relating to tor
pedoes, electricity, diving and mines.
The remaining forty men will be sent
to the new ships now being put In COM
mission.
Charles Henderson turned in a local
alarm on No. engine house for a fire
II; the rear of a two-story dwelling at
105 Fifth street. The fire, which origin
ated in pile of rubbish in the back
yard, was prevented from spreading by
the quick arrival OF the engine com
pany.
Mr.. Rose, engineer on the Pennsyl-
vania railroad. has moved from SixtI,
street and Virginia avenue to Ninth
street and North Carolina avenue.
On Wednesday evening James 0.
Maceron. of 913 Eighth street, celebrated
the thirteenth anniversary of his wed
ding at his home. The early part of
the evening was spent in music and
dancing. after which the guests were
served refreshments. Among those
present were Mr. and Mrs. Jules Roth
\. Hynson. Miss Bertha Spere, Mrs
Ma uche, w. l.. Brown, and Mr. and
Mrs. e. De Marco.
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tCrical points of interest in the town.
Last week the ladies of the Metro
politan Baptist Church gave moving
picture exhibition of scenes from the
exposition at st. Louis.
Private c. E. Keefe, of Engine Com
pany No. 8, is home on sick leave. hav-
ing spralned his ankle while dsmounting
from the hose carriage. Private Cecil,
of the same company, is off on fur
Tough. Before he left, however, he fell
from the hose carriage and caught his
arm in a lamp bracket. where he hung
suspended in the air. The weight of mis-
body tore the flesh under mis- arm for
6, length of five inches. He had to leave
quarters to so to the department doc
tors Office to have his wound dressed.
If his injury will permit. Mr.. Cecil in
tends TO go on a short trip North. stop
ping at New York and Atlantic City.
f. NJ Luskey, of Els Tenth street. has
purchased new runabout for his use
dI ring the summer.
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NeNS1n2lOn

On Tuesday afternoon the Woman
Club met at the home of Mrs. IL &
Armstrong Miss Bessie Perry read a
paper on Russian prose writer's, Mrs.
c. w Ashworth the delegate from the
local organization, to the convention at
Baltimore, of the State Federation of
Womens Clubs. gave an interesting and
entertaining account of the proceedings
of that conclave. and Miss A. Nj. VIII
son, head of the art department of the
Washington High Scools, delivered a
most instructive talk on Russian Archi-
lecture, Illustrating the talk with u unm-
Der of photographs and numerous draw
ings of her own
On Wednesday afternoon, the Foreign
Missionary Society. of the Presbyterian
Church met with Mrs. Ella NJ. Russell,
Mrs Wallace Radcliffe, president OF the
Presbyterical Society. Of Washington
Preshytery. gave an excellent address
on Japan.
Mrs. Darby and Miss Daisy and Mas
ter Elliot Adams, have gone South fol
several months
Miss A, M. Wilson has gone to New
Mrs Hughes have taken the house on
Washington street, formerly occupied
by the Rev c. E B. Ward
On Saturday night Mr. and Mrs. j.
b. Bronson. entertained company or
people, to meet Mr.. and Mrs. Espes.
formerly of this place, who are here for
the Easter Holidays. Mr.. H. c. Arm
strong rendered several solos. and the
whole assembly joined in on several col
leSe songs. Social games We're indulged
In, and refreshments served.
The Alpha Mu met with Miss Shafer.
and spent the usual enjoyable evening
The regular order of things was varied
by the initiation of c. S. De Puy, a
new member.
Special Easter services are being held
at the Episcopal Church this week.
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Disorder on District Line.

Many complaints have recently reach
ed the Anacostia police department
from residents along certain roads Civ
ing access to. and from Prince George
county. Nd, just east of Anacostia, to
the effect that rowdy crowds from
Washington assemble on Sunday after
Moons at places in that section Of the
county. maintained as resorts for Sun
day patrons.
The authorities of the substation po-
lice department have been compelled
to adopt measures looking TO the pres
ervation Of order throughout this vi
cinity. Sergeant w. 7. Anderson has
ordered several patrolnen TO be station
ed near the places described by COM
planning residents, on Sunday afternoons
and evenings. for the purpose of putting
q stop to disorderiy practices.
The death of Rebecca Hunt aged for
ty-five years, occurred at Mt. Zion Hill
Hillsdale. Wednesday
The sewerage pipe which carries the
waste water from the hydrant at the
The Washington times., 1905-04-23
Mrs. Hoofnagle Surprised.

One of the most complete surprise
parties of the season was given Mrs.
Bruce Hoofnagle, at her residence, 1021
East Capitol street, last Friday -vening.
Mrs. Eoofnagle was induced to go out
after supper and while she was out the
guests arrived and seated themselves in
the darkened parlors. When Mrs.
Hoofnagle returned she passed the par
lor door and went to her room, where
she removed her street clothes. Sudden
iy the strains of the Spring Song,
played by George Vail. brought her
down to the parlors to ascertain the
cause and she found her waiting guests.
During the remainder Of the evening
progressive games were played and
refreshments were served at ;ndividual
tables In the parlors.
On Monday evening at the lodge rooms
of Orient Commandery, No. s. there oc-
CURED the annual grand visitation The
hall was beautifully decorated with
ferns, cut flowers and flags, and
of the largest attendances of the year
was recorded.
DIR. J. Raymond Thorn, of Jag G street
has just recovered from a severe attack
of tonsilitis which has confined him to
his bed for over two weeks.
Knights of st. John held their regular
meeting and initiation IN Jennings
Hall on Tuesday evening. The meeting
was also the occasion of the annual In
spection and drill,
Mr.. John J. Albert, of Second and 3
streets, has been summoned TO Winni-
peg. Canada, where he Will enter upon
the duties Of civil engineer of the Cana
dian Northern railroad. Mr.. Albert will
Immediately take charge of surveying
party, which is being recruited at Win
niDeg, and start farther west.
Miss Roberta Grant, of 621 North
Carolina avenue, has left Washington
for Atlantic CITY. where she will spend
the Easter holidays with her aunt.
A very sad accident occurred in
Haines store last week, when Edwin
Roland was crushed across the middle
of his body by the elevator Roland
was cleaning the elevator pit, when the
bell rang for him to come up, and he
turned on the current to start the ele-
vator before he had gotten In In his
effort to enter the elevator he slipped
and his body was caught between the
elevator and side of the shaft.
The Washington times., 1905-04-23
Welded in B-ide's Home.

Miss Inez Latham, daughter of r. c.
Latham, of Hickory Grove, Loudoun
county, Va, and Frank Pitcher, of
Fauquier county, Va, were married at
tie home of the bride, Wednesday last
They became first acquainted while Wis
iting in Anacostia about two years ago.
About u O'Clock Saturday night
telephone message reached the Anacos-
tia police station saying that a prisoner
had broken away from officers on E1ev-
enth street southeast, and was running
toward Anacostia across the bridge. Po-
Gcenen Wise and Brooks promptly has
tened TO the bridge and captured the
fugitive, after d hard struggle The re-
captured prisoner, who was a colored
man named John Hawkins, was sent to
No. precinct. in the substation pa
troll wagon.
Nichols avenue. between IiIllsdale
and the Government Hospital for the
Insane. is 50 dusty as to be almost i'm
passable, because of the failure of the
sprinkling carts of the District. which
are regularly assigned there to be placed
In commission
Men employed by the District, under
the supervision of road inspector, are
still busily engaged in making improve
ments TO the Good Hope road, from that
locality past the German Orphan Asy-
lGna.
i he following deaths occurred at the
Government Hospital for the Insane
during the past week: James w Will
Jams, aged twenty-three years; Hiram
l.. Richmond, aged seventy-nine years;
John F. C. McCaslin. seventy-eight
years; benjamin R. Walls aged fly
Zine years; Daniel Williams, aged forty
two years
The Washington times., 1905-04-23
0eorgeIOWn.

The Rev. George W. Graves, whohas
been serving as pastor Of the Cherry
dale NJ P. Church, has again beenap-
pointed to the charge by the Rev. Dr..
F. t. Little, president Of the Maryland
Conference Of the NJ. P. Church. Mr..
Graves rendered his resignation or the
LIST instant, and in a letter forwaaing
the appointment, Dr. Little expressed
an earnest desire that Mr. Graves +ould
accept. The people Of Cherrydal, are
very anxious to have him return.
The Rev. Father Timothy Barret, s.
], a member of the faculty of Yood-
stock College, Maryland, preacha the
passion sermon on Friday eening
at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Dur
ing the service the Office of the Tenbrae
was sung Music was furnished " an
augmented choir.
1t l. understood that Jimmie S5rgan,
Georgetown's crack third basema, who
has been out West 10 his homeat his
fathers bedside, will be back iro the
game next week
The membership of the Washington
Boys Club, No. 1, has increased Turing
the past two months from $50 o 60o-
The boys range in age from TO : The
club is now occupying its new qarters
at $3.50 N street, term lease having
been secured from the owner )f the
property. Mrs. Mary R. Connel.
John W. Clarke is erecting two build
lngs, to be occupied as stores anodwell-
ings, at the southeast corner or h1rty-
fifth and NJ streets. northwest, 0 cost
S50o0
d. William Scherer. of $500 Ostreet,
has taken the Trinity and Sfm,ock
baseball teams into camp. aga this
year, and hopes to duplicate las years
good work, with the boys of tn Wes-
tern section of Georgetown
The ladies of Holy Trinity Chush. are
arranging TO give a lawn party ne lat
ter part of next month on the Eeorge-
town University campus, for thdbenefit
OF the proposed new Trinity Parh Hall
and sehoolhouse- A number o dona-
tions have already been made .oward
the lawn fete fund.