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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-18
Must Cut Out Flower Beds.

Engineer Commissioner Morrow today
recommended that the board OF educa-
ton be notified of trouble which has
arisen in the school buildings owing 10
the maintenance Of flower beds along the
walls and that they, the board. be re-
quested to have this practice discontinued
Henry B. Davis. inspector of plumbing.
in a recent report to the Commissioners
says that these flower beds are the main
cause of damp Easements and unhealth-
full conditions in many of the school
buildings. The attention of various
teachers and officials has been called to
this, he says. without result
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-18
An Evening of Song and Story.

Miss Jean Wilson was in charge of an
evening of song and story given last
night in the ballroom of the New Willard
for the benefit of the Bell Home for
Homeless Waits. AS the opening num-
bers Mr.. Milton Lusk played several
piano selections of his own composition
Mr.. Anthony Savage followed with
Bach's "Gavotte" as a violin solo, after
which Miss Wilson recfted Mona Lisa"
story of the painting drawn from the
romance of Leonardo da Vinci by Dimitr
Merejkowski Miss Nielsen talked of the
FIorentine school Of painters. of the Italy
of the middle ages and Of the efforts of
the old masters In the painting of madon-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-18
Expression Of Esteem,

A number of messengers Of the Treas
ury Department last night presented to
Mr. John III. Edwards, the retiring as
sistant secretary of the treasury, a silver
water pitcher, at his home. in apprecia-
ton of his kind treatment during his term
of office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-18
SUES TO RECOVER $4,000.
Plaintiff in Serious Condition Ac.
cording to Attorneys.

Suit to recover $4,000 damages has
been instituted in the District Supreme
Court by Wilbur II. Beall against the City
and Suburban Railway Company for al
legged personal injuries. According to the
declaration filed by Attorneys W. G. Gard
iner and E. n Hopewell the plaintiff was
thrown from car while near 9Th and G
streets the 18th instant and sustained a
conclusion of the brain. which required
a most dangerous surgical operation.
On motion Of counsel Justice Anderson
appointed an examiner to take the testi-
mony of Mr. Reall. In an affidavit in sup
port of the motion Attorney Gardiner says
an operation is to be performed on the
plaintiff at a local hospital today and
doubt has been expressed as to the re-
covery of the patient
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-18
Reception to National President.

T. S. Grant Circle Ladies of the G. A.
r., gave a reception last evening to it's
national president, Clara N. Sawyer, at
the Victoria. The flag drill and other ex-
ercises were features of the event, and
the ladies were complimented on their
good work. Department Commander j.
S. Walker of the G. A. r.. Senior Vice
Commander Edwin Holbrook and Past
Department Commander Davis OIL the
New Jersey G. A. r. were present and
spoke in glowing terms of the organiza-
ton. The circle is arranging for an an
niversary celebration. to be held April Z.
to commemorate the surrender of ROpert
f.. Lee to Gen L. S. Grant April g. There
will be speeches, music and other exer-
cises
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-18
Fire Causes $500 Damage.

Frank Crawford and members of his
family were forced to leave their home,
30 Grant street. Anacostia. at short no.
tice this morning about o'clock. when
blaze was discovered in the house. The
fire started from some cause which could
not be dete rmined and about 5000 dam
age resulted. The property was fully in
Sured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-18
Accidentally Smothered.

Coroner hewitt was called upon this
afternoon to investigate the death of tho
infant Of a colored girl named Irene Mar
shall, whose home is on Douglass avenue.
kenilworth. 1t was reported by the po-
lice that the mother. who is from Prince
George county, Md. is only fourteen
years old. The child the police report .
was accidentally smothered. Coroner New
lit will probably give a certificate Of acct
dental death.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-18

Dream" and Hartsing's 1.-THE Red, Red
Rose" Philip Scantling was heard In
Verdi's "Rigolette.' Miss Edith Sessions
sang Where Blossoms Crow" after
logue. SEWN Carpet Rags" Master
Roswell Boothby sang THE Swallows"
by Cowan. and Mrs. Charles Goodwin
Bennett Killarney" The list OF patrons
and patronesses included many prominent
members OF the diplomatic, congressional
and resident social sets
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-18

that his marriage with the charming
young daughter of the senator from West
Virginia will occur within a fortnight and
Will be Invested of all oStentation or dis
play. Which ever way II goes. the pos
sibility of an announcement of the engage
ment is said to be strong for the end of
the week. but even failing this. the Incl
dent has given the capital and all inter-
eSted In its notabilities a delightful topic
of conversation. which will continue until
the next international romance comes up
for discussion. That one other and per-
haps more is imminent looks an as
sured fact at present.
Mrs. Harriet Mcclellan of Atlanta Ga.
has left the Shoreham and is now staying
with Mrs Richard Chute of Minneapolis,
at 1906 18th street northwest
Mrs. Metcalf will leave in few days
for California, travelling with her guest.
Mrs. Bowles. who Is returning to her
home in Oakland Mrs. Metcalf will he
joined by the Secretary next month. and
both will return east after the elaborate
welcome California has planned for the
fleet.
Miss Gale entertained a large party at
luncheon today.
The u. c. S. Club met at the home Of
Miss Isabelle Edelin,. 1909 Park road. last
evening. Games ana uanclils tiiffue my
the time. Miss Catherine Evens won the
first prize. Miss Caroline Scott the second
prize and Miss Marion Shannon the third
prize Miss Mary Evens sang several
songs. Miss Caroline Scott danced ana
Miss Email Cohencious gave piano selec-
lions. The decorations appropriate to ST
Patrick's day were carried out 1nose
present were the Misses Evens. Miss MAT
ion Shannon Miss Frances Sebring. miss
May Thompson. Miss Hazel Johnson. MISS
Email Cohencious. Miss Catherine scot,
and Miss Isabelle Edelin,.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-18

Bobys Tailoring Shop 5O7 18th st. NV, turns
out the best $25 spring suit in the city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-18

Mrs. Harriet Mcclellan of Atlanta Ga.
has left the Shoreham and is now staying
with Mrs Richard Chute of Minneapolis.
at 1906 18th street northwest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-18

A marriage in which Washington is in
terested is that of Miss Alice Abercrom-
bic Miller and Mr.. F. Ashton de Peyster
which will take place April 81 at noon al
All Souls Episcopal Church. Lakewood
N. J. Bishop Mackay-Smith will Off
ciate. A reception in the ballroom of the
Laurel House will follow the ceremony
Miss Edith Abercrombie-Miller will attend
her sister as maid of honor, and the
bridesmaids are to be the Misses Frances
bridegroom. and the Misses Virginia and
Gladys MackaySmith, daughters OF
Bishop Mackay-Smth
Mr.. de Peyster's best man is to be Ed
ward c.. Delafield. and the ushers select.
ed are DR.. George A. Lung whose mar
Peyster will take place April %; Harold
How, Edward de Peyster Livingston
Philip Birckhead. Henry Leverich. Town.
send Abercrombie-M Miller, brother of the
bride: Arthur Fowler, and Rhinelander
Waldo.
Mr.. de Peyster and his bride will 60
abroad for their honeymoon.
dinner in honor of the Duke de
Abruzzi was given at the Italian EN-.
only the members of the embassy staff
being invited to meet Sgnor Mayor des
Planches' royal guest
Mrs. Stephen B. Elkins and Miss Elkins
returned yesterday from their short south
ern trip and the former looked radiantly
handsome last night at the dinner given
by the Argentine minister and Nine. Por-
tela. Miss Elkins attended the. theater
last night Senator and Mrs Elkins have
not, as yet, made the formal announce.
ment of their daughters engagement, and
in consequence ruinors are plentiful and
several sets Of plans are outlined for the
near future of the young couple. One
has 1t that the present visit of the Duke
of Abruzzi will beNa short one, both to
this country and in this city and the other
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-18

9eautiful floral designs very reasonable In psieA
sPhoue 2li6 Main. 1Ith and Eye sts. a..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-22

was something of holy of the holes
This parlor of other days occupied the
choice location in the house, usually at
the front looking out on the street Its
floor was covered with an expensive car
pet, and at the windows hung curtains
that excluded every ray of light. while
over them hung lace curtains as expensive
as the head of the house could afford
The furniture consisted of stuffed chairs
touches and divans as soft as the old
feather beds. These articles were in loud
coOrs and were expensive. Now, how
ever, things have changed. and people
with parlors and parlor attachments in
their homes are looked upon as back num-
bers.
AS a boy We remember that if we
visited the parlor we We're hustled out
with considerable haste for fear that we
might let a fly or two into the sacred
precincts or leave Il speck of dirt or dust
on that carpet. the colors in which bore
a striking resemblance to a we'll kept
flower garden.
In these days. whether You are rich or
poor you have a room in the front of the
house, and there all members of lie
family assemble when at home. 1t is the
living room, and it is place where the
guests are received and where every
visitor is welcomed. 1t is entered from
the front door, and, if the house is a two
story structure. from this room the STAIR
case leads to the chambers above.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-22
TWO THOUSAND FEET HIGH.
Such a Structure Would Stand, But
Would Cost $50, GOO. 900.

From the Architects and Builders Journal
Richmond. Va. has recently adopted q
building code which is somewhat moro
stringent i'm its provisions than those of
the code il supersedes. Ii anticipates
every contingency in regard 10 the erec-
ton of buildings i'm that city, and is pre-
else and eNactng i'm the regulations gov
erninS dwellings. apartment houses, thea
tiers and public halls. ii places a limit of
siXty-five feet I'm height on non fireproor
structures. regulates the height of church
steeples and prohibits the use of any part
of a dwelling as a store or for any BUSH
ness purpose.
While the tendency in Richmond is to
discourage the erection Of lofty buildings.
New York Is Inclined to exceed the
heisht Of its sky-soaring structures by
aiding story above story until the apex
IierceS the clouds. If the plans OF the
Equitable Life Assurance Societys pro-
posed building are carried out that edi-
h.e WITH its sixty-twO stories and its gs9
feet from the curb to the tip OF the tow
ef. WIZ nearly approach the height of the
Ciffel Tower in Paris, with its 9s5 feet of
steel girde"s. This will be the highest
Hiding in the world TO be used for BUSH
ness p1rLoses But ambitious effort win
MT step there.
i he possibility OF engineering skill leads
the Sclt ntifc American TO indulge in the
not too visionary speculation OF a building
1900 ;eet high, which would make the
;ailest CT the present structures look like
wall, a. Hamlet expresses IL. What In
mere. the building code of New York
would Permit the erection of such a build
Ing. Basing the calculation on the MAXI
mum foundation pressure OF fifteen tons
per square foot, II would be possible 10
erect such structure on q lot 200 feet
square. without exceeding the pressure
limitation The estimated weight of this
30oo-foot skyscraper would be 5l65M,
ions. The wind pressure would he 60ao
tons. and the engineers intimate il would
require eight Times this pressure to over
turn The structure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-22
SEARCH FOR CHAMBERS BODY
Party to Go From Baltimore to the
Patuxent River.

BALTIMORE, Md, August o2.-A
searching party. consisting of Robert.
Walter and James Chambers, accompa-
MED by several friends. will sail at 3
pm. tomorrow afternoon by steamer for
PatuXent river to make determined
effort to find the body OF their brother.
Mr.. Powell Chambers, VINO was lost off
Point hotpoint from the steam yacht
Mandalay August 1, and of which no
tidings have been received.
The plans of the searching party are
to hire gasoline launches and make a sys-
tematic search of the bay shore in the
vicinity with the hope that the body
might be found.
The searching party expect to remain
in the neighborhood of the accident sew
eral days, and are determined not to
aban don the search until they are sure
their efforts are unavailing. Mr.. Cham
bers was one of a party of four who left
on the yacht for few days fishing in
the Potomac river.
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theater. while that on the south side is
said to be intended for the same use.
Increase in Interests.
On the point of land fronting on the
east side of the plaza is the new Masonic
Temple, which is to be dedicated early
the coming fall. while on the northwest
corner of 18th street and the plaza is the
new home of the Mutual Fire Insurance
Company. The changes already made
and those planned for the near future will
result in Transforming the character OF
the once residence section into a busy
business locality, and emphasizes the
growth of the commercial interests Of the
city.
For Manufacturing Uses.
A large building is being erected on the
south side of L street between 14th and
18th streets by Col. NJ A Winter. Ii will
be one hundred feet square and four
stories in height and will be used for the
manufacture of medicines. The contract
for the erection OF the building has been
awarded to Richardson & Burgess.
The Rental Market.
The outlook for the renting season as ii
appears to those actively engaged in the
real estate business is promising. This
is due to the fact mainly that people have
begun TO look around for houses and
apartments and also that to some extent
such accommodations have already been
taken. II Is still early in the season for
that branch Of the business, although
this year. as In previous years, there are
those who do not wait for the rush, but
make their selections while the lists are
full and the range of choice is wider
than is the case later.
1t Is concluded by those familiar with
the market that the indications point TO
good season and an abundant demand for
unoccupied property OF all kinds. The
supply, it is thought, will be fairly ade-
quate 10 the demand although the num-
Der of new houses erected during the
year is somewhat below that of the pre-
vious year. But in spite of the general
let up in the building trades there has
been considerable done here and a number
Of additions have been made to the hous-
ing accommodations of the city.
Builders Busy Giving Estimates.
The builders have been husily engaged
in furnishing estimates for proposed
buildings of all sorts. the movement be-
ing stimulated by the drop in the price
of materials and also in the cost of la
Dor. due to the increased individual out
put of the workmen and not to any
change I'm the scale of wages.
1t is the opinion Of a member of a large
building firm that perhaps 80 per cent of
the Jobs for which he has been called on
to furnish estimates have been carried out
in process. The complaint on the
part Of those who figure on building plans
is. that owing To the desire I work the
margin of profit has been very much cut
and i'm some cases has disappeared en-
tirely. contractors apparently being salts
fled TO get the work TO keep their force
of workmen employed without expecting
any profit.
This condition counIed with the lower
prices in building. has servea TO attract
the attention OF investors and To induce
them to undertake enterprises which they
would otherwise have postponed.
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apartment house. which is to be erected
on the south side of K street between
Connecticut avenue and 18th street north
west. The ground. with a frontage of
sixtyfive feet. is bounded on the east by
an alley. while on the west side there
will be a reservation, and the building
will extend back to wide alley, so that
it will stand entirely detached.
There will be four suites of five rooms
each on every floor. Stone and brick of
light shade will he used in the exterior
walls. The owners of the property are
f. Southland Parker and S. w. Wood
ward.
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PARLOR IS BANISHED.
In It's Place the Comfortable Living
Room Is Provided.

From The Omaha Trade Exhibit.
In a we'll appointed and modern house
in these days there is no parlor. for it
has been relegated out of existence and
has given place to the living room
We all remember the parlOr or our
bOyhood days 1t was a room that was
sacred and was only visited on state occa-
siOns, or when visitors of more than ordi-
nary Importance were present. 1t was not
for members Of the family. but instead
The Greeley tribune., 1908-04-30
start with Vaudeville.

The new vaudeville show at the
Gresley opera house opened last Mon.
day evening with = good bill and .
good attendance. The new vent0fe
is under the management Of Paul
Mosher aud Rea Couzins, two we'll.
known young men Of Greeley.
Two performances ale given each
evening, with matinees on Wednes'
day and Saturday. For the rest OF
this week the house will remain
dark. but next Monday. May Ait will
again open with an entirely new
bill, changing again IN the middle
of tho week. After next week .
stock company will hold the boards
three nights .each week. with vaude.
Vile the other three.
The Greeley tribune., 1908-04-30
New AAsmo Officers.

The young men of the Alesmo club
we're entertained last Thursday even
ing at the home of Ralph Henderson.
The annual business meeting was held
and the following officers elected:
Paul Mosher pres ident; Rae Couzins,
secretary; Harry Youngs. vicepresi-
dent This committee with the retir-
ing officers. Frank Gordon and George
Davis are arranging for the last dance
Of the season to be given early in
May This will be the most elaborate
affair of the year.
There were thirty young men pres
ent at the meeting Thursday even
ing and the hosts were Ralph Hender-
son. George Davis and Frank Gordon
After the busin session the boys
played cards. enjoyed smoker and
a fine spread served by the host
The Greeley tribune., 1908-04-30
New W. T. K. Programs.

The W. T. X. club held the last
meeting OF the season yesterday.
The new programs for next years
work have been arranged and printed.
They are an artistic bit OF work In
two shades of green and cream. The
coming year will be devoted to
Studies In the Drama OF Today, -
and the first meeting will be a pic.
mic on Septebmer 23.
The club was organized in 1890
and the present officers are Mrs.
Charles Seem, president: Mrs. Albert
Howard, vice president; Miss Achsa
Parker, recording secretary and treas
urer; Miss Carena NJ. Lee, cores
ponding secretary.
The Greeley tribune., 1908-04-30
PLATTEvILLE

j. H. Wasley spent Wednesday in
Denver
Mrs Robert johnson spent Tuesday
in Greeley. shopping.
Out of town visitors during the last
week were John Dale of Peckham,
Carl Coykendall of Loveland. George
Chambers and Frank Hale of Clarks-
dale, Mo.
G. r. Wisecarver. and expreSsman
on the Santa Fe between Denver and
Kansas City. came down SUNDAY and
remained until afternoon Monday visit
ing his father. j. E. Wisecarver
The following pupils Of the inter
mediate room made the highest grades
for the month of April: Fourth grade.
Kenneth Squires; fifth. Ruby Pettee;
Sixth. Newell Wasley. Most OF the
pupils are doing excellent work
The banquet given by the Odd Eel
lows Saturday night was q success
in every respect. A musical program
being special feature OF the even
ing Over hundred guests partook
of the elaborate feast which was
served
The Greeley tribune., 1908-04-30
Late Eaton News.

Carl Peterson and wife OF .ovelano
are visiting in Eaton this week.
Misses Nellie and Mary Bennett
are visiting relatives in Denver this
week.
The firm of Miller & Cushman is
putting in an extensive amount or
shelving along the sides of heir meat
market and expect to put In a good
stock of fancy and staple groceries.
wedding of unusual interest was
solemnized here Wednesday at high
noon when Miss Nellie MArtney. the
only daughter OF John M'Artney and
wife, became the bride of Thomas M.
Bell. The ceremony was performed
by Father Andrew Casey of Greeley
In the presence of only Immediate
relatives and friends. The Martinez
home was prettily decorated for the
occasion and the bride wore a heaut,.
ful gown OF white chiffon over taffeta
and trimmed with real lace She WAS
attended by school friend Mas An.
ma Robbins Of Cheyenne. The brides
maids dress was pink and she carried
pink roses; the bride carried brides
roses. The groom was attended by
an old friend. Dal Stainbrook ]. G
kendel OF Greeley played the weddina
march. Mr. and Mrs. Bell viii make
their home in Eaton. Mr. Beli n !
sugar factory employee and has beeu
connected OF late with the pIant al
Longmont. The bride. who ia An az
ceilent musician. received her educa
tion at Loretto Heights in Denver and
at the convent in Cheyenne. she ha,
Always been very popular in her home
town and her many friends ara re
1oicing over the fact that she viii re-
main in Eaton.
The Greeley tribune., 1908-04-30
LA8ALLE

Mrs. Jas. Hayes is corralescent
from the measles.
The freeze Saturday night damaged
the fruit in this vicinity.
Mrs. McKissick OF Denver ID visit
ing at the home OF her sister. Mrs.
Jas. Beattie
The wind storms this spring are re-
tarding the progress of the farmers
to some extent
Mrs. David Stewart spent couple
of days in Greeley this week visiting
friends and relatives
Mrs Gregory, mother OF Paul Greg
ory. who has been so seriously Ill with
pneumonia and measles. is GONZALES
cent
Mrs. Edith Ogilvy, wife OF L. Ogilvy
recently of La Sale but now of 3424
west Twentythird avenue, Denver
died in Saint Lukes hospital Monday
April 27th.
Mrs. p. H. Herriott Of Evans spen,
few days in La Sale last week at
tending upon her daughter. Mrs. E
Behrens who was i'll with the pleurisy
Mrs. Behrens is reported better a.
this writing
The Greeley tribune., 1908-04-30
Maccabee Banquet.

The Ladies of the Maccabees gave
an elaborate banquet last THURSDAY
evening in Odd Fellows hall In hon
or of the state commander, Mrs.
Alice b. Locke. The banquet was
served at s 80 o'clock. and the guests
included fifty ladies OF the Maccabees
and their husbands and twenty. five
sir knights with thier wives. The
tables we're beautifully decorated
with carnations and ferns and above
we're festoons Of red, white and
black, the colors Of the order. A
splendid turkey dinner was served by
the guard team.
After the feast the lady COM
mander. Mrs- J. S. Schryver called
the meeting to order In the au-
dience room. A musical program
was given, followed by IN address by
the state commander. After the
public meeting the regular lodge ses.
sion WAS held and all the work sx-
.emplitied and two candidates In
itiated. Mrs. Locke oomplimsnted
the work of the guard team and ON.
GERS. Lady Commander Schryver
presented Mrs. Locke with souvenir
spoon of Greeley 10 behalf OF the
past commanders and also gave heI
q large boquet Of meteor roses. the
flower Of the order. The afiatl
throuehout WAs very enjoyable.