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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-18
Last Meeting of Season.

The last meeting of Constitution Chapter,
ID. a. r., for the season was held Tuesday
evening at the country home of DR.. Ade
line +. Portman. Chevy Chase, Md. The
regular program of the study of the Con-
stitutIOn of the United States was die
pensed with The only paper was one sub
mitted by the historian, Mrs. A. Van Ness
Cattua, gi"ing a review of the history of
France cOntemporaneous with the adop-
ton of the Constitution by the United
States. Remarks were also made by DIR.
IL. n. Couden, chaplain of the United
States Senate.
that the District chapters of the d. A. r.
secure and pay for furnishing room to
be known District room in the new
Continental Hall, now in course of con-
struction in this city, and pledged itself to
pay its proportionate share of the expense.
Mrs. Murray, District regent, was instruct
ed to present such a resolution to the ID.
A. X. mass-meeting on the 18th.
1t was announced that the regent emeri-
tus Mrs. J. Ellen Foster. would soon start
on a trip around the world. and the chap
ter expressed the hope that she would
have a pleasant trip and safe return. 1t
is understood she will be absent about six
months
During the evening ices and other re-
freshments were served by DIR. Portman.
Among the members and invited guests
present were Miss Pierce regent; Mrs j.
Ellen Foster. regent emeritus Mrs, Ellen
Spencer Mussey. District regent; Dr. and
Mrs III. N. Couden, DIR. and Mrs Brilm-
baugh, Capt. and Mrs L. NJ Tunell. Mr..
and Mrs. G. G. Knowles, Mr. and Mrs.
Mccullough, Mr.. and Mrs. Sperry, Mr.. and
Mrs Jos A Arnold. Miss Helen Boswell,
Miss Belle Tanner, Miss Virginia PralI.
Miss Belle Van Ness, Miss c. Brown. Mrs
A. Van Ness Cattua, Mrs Morgan ID. Lew
is, Capt. Portman
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-18
VACANCIES FILLED.
Vice Regent and Corresponding secrs-
tary Elected by District D. A. =.


Two vacancies in the District organi2a-
ton of the Daughters of the American Rev.
olution were filled yesterday at meeting
of the members of all the chapters in the
District, held in the rooms of the national
organization, on the fourth floor of the
Washington Loan and Trust Company build
ing, corner 9th and F streets northwest.
Mrs. Howard L. Hodgkins, member of
the Lucy Holcomb Chapter, was elected
vice regent for the District of Columbia to
fill the vacancy caused by the resignati ton
OF Mrs. Kate Carney Henry, and Mrs.
Nancy Otis WINSTON of the Army and
Navy Chapter was chosen corresponding
secretary of the District organization, sue
ceed1ng Mrs. ]. d. Croissant, who resigned
some time ago. Both of these new officials
have been prominent in d. A r. circles in
the District.
Another important piece of legislation
which was passed yesterday was in regard
to the District rganiZa ton furnishing a room
in the new Continental Hall which the ma
tional organization is building here. 1t has
been decided that zach state which desires to
to do so may furnish and decorate room in
the new national building, and thus have the
room designated by the name of the state.
The District organization Is treat ted as a
state, and therefore, II the chapters in the
District unite in furnishing room it will
be called the District of Columbia ROOM
1t was voted yesterday to spend 1000 in
the decoration. and the state regent was in
structed to speak for a room in the new
building. Several of the District chapters
yesterday pledged to give 500 toward the
fund.
This move is regarded as very important
for the prestige of the District organiza-
ton, in whose immediate jurisdiction the
new national hall is being built.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-18
Sewer Bids Opened.

Bids were opened at the District building
yesterday afternoon for construction of
four sewers, which We're submitted on the
following classification: The proposed sewer
on 10Th street northeast between D street
and Benning road, and on an east and west
alley in the blocks bounded by nth and
10Th, D and E streets, was designated as
sewer A; that on Brightwood avenue be-
tween Oglethorpe street and point thirty
feet north of the north line of Battle Creek
cemetery, as sewer B; that on B street
northwest between 18th and Goth streets, as
sewer C, and that on b street northeast be-
tween 10th and 18th streets, and on 10Th
street between and East Capitol street,
as sewer D.
James A Coyle bid on sewer A. sS,170; B,
$5,39S; c, $11,231; D, s6,s3S. The ]. Con-
nelly Construction Company bid on a,
$s251.75; B, So. 054; c, IS 511; ID. s5.353.50. j.
H. Louchen bid on \, 50 1860; B, 50 $40 50;
c, ss,993.so; d. sJ,796.so. e. g. Gummel bid
on A. s9.15o20; B, $4,3ss; c. s9,574.s0; d,
$5.56i.50. Lyons Brothers & Company bid
on A, 1852 .o5; B. 1881; c, $s,s54.60; d,
s5,G12o5. John F. Talbert bid on A,
s. 357 10; B, s4,061; C, $s,l29 and d. So 165.30.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-18
BANKERS TO MEET HERE.
American Association Accepts Invita-
ton to Hold Session in Washington.

The members of the Bankers Associa-
ton of the District were formally notified
at meeting of that organization, held
vitation had been accepted which had been
extended to the American Bankers Associa-
ton to hold its annual convention In this
city October 24-25.
The headquarters of the national organi-
cation will be the New Willard, and one
of the local theaters will probably be Sc
cured as the place for the holding of the
sessions of the convention. 1t Is expected
that about $500 delegates will be present
and that many of these will be accom-
panied by ladies. In addition to the buSf-
ness sessions of the convention there Will
be a number of entertainments and other
social features, at which the Bankers AS
ISOLATION will be the host.
Mr.. Edison B. Olds of the Union Trust
Company introduced resolution providing
that committee be appointed to inquire
into the law covering the payment of
checks drawn against the accounts of
trustees In bankruptcy, with instructions to
report at the next meeting as to what ac-
ton, If any, should be taken by the associ-
alton regarding such accounts. After some
discussion the resolution was unanimously
adopted, and President A. K. Paris APP
pointed the committee follows: One
representative each from the Union Trust
Company and from the National Safe Dee
posit Savings and Trust Company and Mr..
Henning of the Traders National Bank.
The annual meeting of the Bankers As
ISOLATION of the District for the election
of officers and hearing of reports will be
of the local chapter of the Institute of
Bank Clerks
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-18
BUSINESS SESSION.
Executive Meeting of the Woman's
Christian Temperance Union.


The executive board of the Womans
Christian Temperance Union met yesterday
at headquarters, 500 9th street northwest,
at 1890 am, the District president, Mrs.
Clinton Smith, presiding. Reports were
heard from Mrs. Bradley, chairman of the
committee on Sunday school medal con-
tests; from Mrs. Blaine and Mrs Osterhout,
on scientific temperance instruction in the
public schools; from Mrs. L. D. Clark in
regard to mothers meetings; from Mrs
Randolph. superintendent of soldiers and
sailors department, and others.
Mrs. Everett, vice president of Bloom
1ngdaie Union, and Miss Elbertine Robert
son We're introduced. The treasurer was
instructed to secure additional one
hundred of the medals commemorative of
the unwilling of the statue of Frances
wizard in Statuary Hall.
Mrs Cheeseman, president of Hamlin
Union, extended an invitation to the quar-
terly to meet in Hamline Church Friday,
June IT, which was accepted.
A special vote of thanks was rendered
Mr. Clinton Smith for the portrait of Mrs.
smith presented by him to the w. c.
L. L. of the District
Mrs. Margaret Dye Ellis, national legis-
lative superintendent was present and
brought several subjects of interest before
the board.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-18
Steamboat Wharves to Be Rebuilt

The steamboat wharves at Colon al
Beach and Dills wharf, Lower Cedar
Point are to be rebuilt at once, and Deans
pHe-driving machine and a large force of
wharf builders left here this morning for
me lower river to work on the wharves
The pier at Colonial Beach will be frs re-
oul1t and enlarged. and the material for
TINS work is already on the ground waiting
the arrival of the wharf builders
Lower Cedar Point wharf is also to be
enlarged and improved and when the work
on II is completed 1t will be one of the
finest wharves on the river Both these
piers were destroyed by ice during tho mast
winter. The wharf at Colonial Beach IS
owned by Capt. T.. S. Randall and Cedar
Point by Edward Crane of Baltimore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-18
Entertainment at Brookland.

A musical and dramatic entertainment
by the young ladies of st. Anthony's
Church was given In the Town Hall last
evening. and the hall was crowded. There
were two sketches, which were written by
Mrs, S. NJ. Hamilton, who had charge Of
the entertainment. several tabIeaux SOM IS
and recitations. Rev. Father Mark made
brief address. thanking Mrs. Hamilton
and all the participants in the program. and
eODgratulating them ON the success of their
work. Those taking part were Misses
Agnes and Mary Bowling Gertrude Ham
ilton, Kathleen Noel, Lulu Julien Signe
Hclther. Angela Turner Mrs. Katharine
Rogers Messrs. Burke, f. NJ. Hamilton.
Raymond and Berry Clark and Master
Franklin Theodore Howe Sd. The last
named is only three years old and recited
with such effect that he was emphatically
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-18
FOR DECORATION DAY
SPANISH WAR VETERANS DIS
CUSS FEATURES.

Memorial day plans were discussed last
night by Spanish War Veterans at their
club house, Ti9 9Th street northwest: Cen
eral'erder No. o. issued from national head
quarters at Indianapolis, Ind, and signed
by Commander-in-Chie William e. English
and National Adjutant General Russell u.
Harrison, have been received. The order
calls attention to the near approach OF
Memorial day, and camps and comrades
are directSd TO commence preparations for
its fitting observance
The order also officially announces the
deaths of Hiram McCollum and William
De Vantier, both late of Henry w. Law
ton Camp. Department of the District of
Columbia.
The announcement is made in general
orders No. s, issued by Communicating Chief
English, that the camps in Washington
learned positions the roll of honor of
the National Encampment. United Spanish
War Veterans, for the year 1904: Nelson A
Miles Camp. No. 1; Richard ]. Hardin
Camp, No. >; Fourth Immune Camp, No. 3;
Henry w. Lawton Camp. No. 4; Mckinley
Camp. No j; Col. John Jacob Aston Camp.
No. 6. Soldiers Home, ID. c.: Admiral
George Dewey Naval Camp. No. T..
The District department has accepted the
invitation of the Lineal Society, composed
of the wives, mothers. daughters and SIS
tiers of Spanish War Veterans, to attend a
the society. 1t will be held Sunday evening,
May %. at St. Stephens Episcopal Church,
18th street and kenesaw avenue. The rec
tor. Rev. George Fiske Dudley. who was
chaplain of the 1st District of Columbia
Volunteers in the war with Spain, WILL it
Is said. deliver a memorial sermon. His
theme will be the soldiers who died from
disease or wounds in the service of their
country during the late war of 1898.
Invitations Extended.
The Lineal Society has also invited the
Spanish War Veterans to visit the re-
May 90
a similar invitation has been extended
by the Mary A. Babcock and Edith K.
will have tents at Arlington, near the
Spanish war section, and will provide their
guests with hot coffee, sandwiches and
other refreshments.
Inspector f. L. Cogan of the District de-
partment stated that Harden Camp of
Spanish War Veterans will hold special
services at the graves of Lieut. Richard
j. Harden, after whom the camp is named;
Harry Boucher and William Gallagher, all
of whom were members of the Emmett
Guard, Company A, of the 1st District
Volunteers in the war with Spain. These
the men of Harden Camp.
Capt. j. Lyon King of Lawton Camp is
preparing a special circular letter to be
sent to the members of that body urging
full turnout Memorial day.
The announcement is made that Harden
Camp will hold a campfire and rally at
headquarters, 719 9th street northwest, to-
morrow evening. A ''soldierly good time
is promised by the officers and members
of the camp
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-18
AN ANNUAL COURTESY.
Board Of Visitors Meet at Mount
Vernon

owing to illness the governor of Virginia
was not able to make his annual visit to
the home of Washington on the day APP
pointed for his reception. MIR. Thomas
Smith of Warrenton represented the board
of visitors appointed by the governor and
made very graceful address to the la
dies, congratulating them upon their man
agement of the estate
Col. Roberts asked permission to bring
to Mount Vernon the artillery band from
Fort Washington, which was gladly grant
ed by the vice regents.
The nomination made last year by the
regent Mrs. j. V. R. Townsend of Mrs
Henry w. Rogers as vice regent for Mary
land. has received the unanimous approval
of council. In response to an invitation
Mrs. Rogers took her seat on Monday as
member of the board of vice regents of
the Mount Vernon Ladies Association
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-18
WRIT APPLIED FOR.
Mrs. Pierre Sues to Obtain Possession
of Her Son,

Mrs. Mary P. Pierre has petitioned the
supreme Court of the District of Columbia
for the writ of habeas corpus, her object
being to secure from her husband, DR.. Sam
uel Madden Pierre of 2l24 L street the pos
session of the young son of the couple
Samuel Madden Pierre, jr
According to the petitioner, she was mar
ried to DR.. Pierre, who. she explains. is
pracdcing physician, May 49, 1900. and
they have had three children, two of whom
are now living. The court is informed
that she was obliged to leave her husband
and he refused to permit her to take the
boy with her, and she claims that she is en-
titled to the custody of her SON. The
petitioner is represented by Attorney Ar
mond w. Scott.
The petition was presented to Justice
Barnard, who directed that the writ issue
1t is returnable late this afternoon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-18
Schooner Neptune Sold.

The. schooner Neptune, well-known
trader to this port, was sold al United
States marshal's sale at Baltimore a day
or two ago to satisfy claim against the
vessel She was purchased by c. l.. Apple
garth & Co. of Baltimore for the sum Of
$T15, and it is stated the vessel will be
given general overhaulng and will be
put in good order for active service The
Neptune was built in Aceomac. county. Va.
in ISL and has always been employed IN
traffic in the Chesapeake bay and the Po-
tomac, and it is stated her new owners
will keep her in this service She is a yes
sci of A tons and is 691a feet long
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-18
CITY AND DISTRICT.

A colored woman named I.ettie Gray,
whose home Is at 126 NJ street southwest,
became Ill at I'd and G streets southwest
yesterday afternoon. The ambulance was
summoned and the sick woman taken
to the Emergency Hospital for treatment
A small boy named Cyler Needs was
taken to the Emergency Hospital from
the White Lot yesterday afternoon and
treated for slight concusson of the brain.
He was Injured by being struck with
base ball. His injury is not serious.
William II. Sealight. twelve years old.
who lives at 1877 De Sales street north
west was knocked down yesterday after
noon by carriage at 18th street and Mas
sachusetts avenue northwest. He was
bruised about the head and chest, and was
removed TO his home in private convey
ance.
An electric delivery wagon owned by the
Heurich Brewing Company collided with a
street car on Pennsylvania avenue near 6th
street this morning. The car was slightly
damaged, but nobody was hurt.
Clarence Dean. forty years old a resi-
dent of Rockville. Nd was taken sick this
morning while working on the tracks of
the Baltimore and Ohio railroad in north
east Washington. He was taken to Sibley
Hospital fortreatment.
The Commissioners have accepted the
resignation of John Whelan engineer at
the Washington Asylum, and have ap-
pointed Mrs. Florence Olcott as keeper at
the female wOrkhouse.
William j. Holmes. twenty-seven wears
old, sprained his ankle at the circus Tues
day night. Yesterday afternoon his ankle
gave MIN so much trouble that he was I'M
able To reach his home at 50 d street
northeast. The police patrol wagon was
summoned, and he was removed to his
home, from Sd and streets northeast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-18

The, regular monthly meeting of the
Martha Washington Chapter, N. S. d. A.
R., was held at the Ebbitt House, Tues
day evening, when the election of officers
for the ensuing year took place, resulting
as follows: Regent. Mrs. II. P. Gerald;
vice regent, Mrs Jefferson II. Millsaps;
registrar, Mrs. Howard F. johnson; record
ing secretary, Mrs. Morris CroxaIl; CORE
spending secretary. Mrs. Jas. N. Edmon-
ston; treasurer, Miss Agnes Gerald; his
torian, Miss Seiden; chairman of music
CroXall
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-18
CHARGED WITH PETIT LARCENY,
William Simms Arrested on Allega-
ton Of Former EMPLOYER

William Simms. coiored. was arrested
Tuesday by Detectives O Brien and Parham
Of the detective bureau on charges preferred
by Nathan Horn, tailor on r street, al
leging that he stole several suits Of clothes
Information charging the boy with petit
larceny was filed yesterday, but the case
was continued until May 10, when It will
come up in the Police Court.
Simms was employed by Horn as a mes
senger and delivery boy. He was often
sent from one of Mr.. Horns stores to the
other. ii Is said. to carry goods back and
form. For several days Mr. Horn has been
missing coats vests and trousers, and care
ful search of both stores failed to turn
them up.
AS Simms had left his employ, suspicion
was directed to him. The matter was re-
ported to the police. and Simms was soon
located and arrested. The goods were re-
covered, it is alleged, either from Simms'
possession or from store where he ia al
legged to have sold some of them. According
to the police he admits taking some OF the
missing property.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-18
Legion of Loyal Women to Participate

Legion of Loyal Women to Participate.
BY invitation of the Department of the
Potomac. G. A. R., Col. A. P. TaSker COM
mander, the Legion of Loyal Women will
participate in the exercises at Arlington
Memorial day. The following named la
dies have been designated as a committee
for assigned -duties In the ceremonies Mrs.
Julia G. Burnett, president; Mrs. NJ. A.
Knapp, vice president; Mrs. A. S. Odell,
past president; Mrs. c. A. Ferris, Mrs. IL.
a. Engle and Mrs. C. A. Bollinger.
The ladies of the legion will be at their
hall. 419 10th street. all day Monday, May
20, receiving and arranging flowers for their
floral tributes to the memory of the silent
heroes at Arlington. Through the kindness
of the depot quartermaster the accustomed
regulation tent VIII be provided where the
legion will serve the comrades with coffee
and sandwiches.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-18
Injured by Runaway Horse.

Mrs. Alice Cocklin, living al 205 F street
northeast, was knocked down by rum
away horse, owned by James c. Hoover of
50 N street northwest yesterday afternoon
and received numerous bruises. She re-
ceived a cut across her forehead which was
dressed at drug store near where the
accident occurred. The Emergency Hos
pital ambulance was summoned and DR..
White took the injured woman to her
home. The accident occurred at 18th and
G streets northeast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-18
ACCIDENTAL DEATH.
William Grantham Falls Twenty Five
Feet With Fatal Results.

A fatal accident occurred at the plant
OF the gas company in southeast Washing
ton yesterday afternoon, William Gran
than. thirty-five years old, who lived at
81 18th street southeast, losing his life.
Grantham fell from trestle while working
az the coal chute and struck the ground.
twenty-five feet below. with force enough to
fracture his skull and inflict a number of
cuts and bruises about his body. He was
unconscious when picked up by the men
who were working with him.
The fifth precinct patrol wagon was sum-
monej' and the injured man was taken to
Providence Hospital. where he soon after
ward died. Corner hewitt investigated the
affair and gave a certificate of accidental
death. Relatives took charge of the re-
mains and removed them to the late home
OF the victim.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-18
Lack of Light Worries River Men.

The steamboat and vessel masters who
ply between this city and Nomini creek, on
the lower Potomac, are disturbed over the
absence of the light beacon which marks
the outer entrance to the dredged channel
into Nomni. The beacon was carried
away by the drifting ice during the past
winter. and has not yet been replaced by
lighthouse authorities. Nomini is one of
the more important tributaries of the Po-
tomac, and quantities of produce are ship
ped out of there for this market The
creek is at best difficult one to enter and
with the beacon's light missing it is doubly
hard now. The matter will be called to the
attention of the lighthouse authorities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-18
Tug Nearly Ready for Trial.

The boiler, engine and other machinery
have been installed aboard the new tug
Edward G. Gummell of this city at Bal
timore machine shop, and as soon as the
steam connections are made the vessel will
be given dock trial. The tug, it is stated.
will be brought around to this city about
the middle of next month. and will at once
go into service the river. The Gummell
was built at Solomon's Island, in lower
Maryland, for Mr. Edward G.. Gummell Of
this city, and will be used in towing, prin-
cipally about Georgetown harbor. a
description of the craft was given IN
The Star several days ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-18
viii Be Randolph Place.

Some citizens out northeast way are
happy today because of an order just is
sued by the District Commissioners chang
ing the name of Riggs place to Randolph
place. This is in accordance with the
wishes of numerous citizens in that vicin-
ity, as expressed in a petition which was
recently submitted to the Commissioners.
The change in name applies both east and
west of North Capitol street. There is a
Randolph street in Washington, but En-
gineer Commissioner Biddle. who made the
recommendation believes it is so far dis
tant from Randolph place that no confu-
sion will result.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-18
Information Wanted

The Commissioners have reqested of the
corporation counsel an opinion as to
whether any part of the appropriation of
5000 Ito enable the board of charities to
provide for emergency care and treatment
OF, and free dispcnsary services to. in
digent patients. under contracts or agree
meEts with hospitals and dispensaries.
curing t"e fiscal year 1896. can he paid TO
etther the Central Dispeusary and Emer-
gency Hospital or the Eastern Dispensary
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-18
Russell n. ConwelPs Lecture.
ee under Local Mention, this page.-Advt
Suit for Damages,

Proceedings at law to recover damages
in the SIN of $4,000 have been instituted in
the Supreme Court of the District of CO.
lumbia by Crandal Mackey, as administra-
tor of the estate of Ernest c. Gustavson.
against the Pennsylvania Steel Company
The suit is an outcome Of the death of Mr.
Gustavson. who. it is said was killed June
-, 1904, In connection with the taking
down of derrick at Tuscarora. Nd. he at
the time being in the employ OF the defend
ant company.