Evening Star Newspaper, November 23, 1895, Page 7

THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1895—TWENTY-FOUR PAGES, Tt Helps to Health. “WATER Worth Its Weight in GOLDY” —is what a Washington physician has said of Coiumbia Natural Lithia Water. * Nothing in the history of min- * eral waters has so stirred up the medical faculty. Time and again when medicine has been found to be without benefit in cases of Kidney, Stomach and Blood disorders—the prescribing of Columbia Lithia Water has wrought a marvelous change for the better. Here is but one instance of many— He EK RH HK HH HHH HH KR HH HH JH. COLLINS, Proprietor Columbia ural Lithia Water, 400 K at. mw.: ur Sle: t ‘fteen mouths ago T was taken with tummteh trouble; could not retain iny stomach more than twenty | a am minutes; could not sleep and. suffered great | pain. 1" su also from constipation. T con- sulted fou t physiciiay In this city and took thelr medicine without the Teast ap- parent bewtit. In the meantime I had fallen Off in flesh from to 120 pounds—a loss of | 55 pounds! My friews and acquaiutaness | thought about to die, and, hae s Weak that it Was only with the | greatest ex-rtion that T yas able to atteml to | Dusiness tor more than two hours at a tine. | About four months ago, throu I heard of the Colarubla Natural hen | aud am ud en ineet_ me with sur- on the woulerfal improve: | I cheerfully and grate- and was the use of this simply wonde I cannot say too mueh for it, It has saved my Ef the water In iny family, out it, 1 can truthtull to any one suffering ton, Kidney Troubles at Very respectfully yours, continue to use would not be with- this water psia, Constipa- CHAS. R. "TALKS. | We invite the public to call and sample the water free of charge at the spring, 460 K st. We deliver the water to any part of the city on re- ceipt of written or telephoned order. 1-gallon Bottles, 35c. Rebate, roc. d-gallon Bottles, 20c. Rebate, 5c. 5-gal. Demijokn, $1.75. COLUMBIA Natural LITHIA WATE J. H. Collins, g Proprietor. Spring ’Phone & Depot, 460 K St. go2. it Piranesi It ll be — a shame —really- it will—if you let such an op- portunity as our ‘Removal Sale” offers slip by. Prices . couldn’t possibly be ,as low as they are under any other circum- stance It isn’t a bargain sale of a few lots— or a few styles—but of 2 whole stock. the Furniture— the Carpets: t all the Becding— the Fancy Lamps— the Brie-a-Rrac— —all the Office Furniture— These stores of ours must be emp- tied before it’s time for us to move into our new building— and — and_ they're going to be—if it costs us a fortune in losses. House & Herrmann, ‘The Leading Honsefurnishers, 917, 919. 921 AND 923 7TH ST. nozs 636 MASS. AVE. Pp rietteeieteeetntetetgateeeetonnte Seadondendonteetvesestonsontontoateatentertentontontoate teste tontontensessessestoste loncendeth Godeedertindirs, cs If you are suffering from ASTHMA or BRONCHITIS You should commence treatment with me at once. I have the most complete apparatus and most efficient remedies that have ever been devised for treating these diseases. Relief commences with the first treatment. Low fees. Free consultation. SPECIALTY: All diseases of the NOSE, THROAT, LUNGS and EAR. Dr. Jordan, 1421 F St. N. W. Office hours: 9 to 11 a.m., 2 to 4:30 and 6 to 3 $4. Mezzotint Oval Photos, Just to tempt you in to the best equipped photographic studio in the city we make the following “special” offer: “Mezzotint” Oval Photcgraphs—very — popular— r. no extra charge for a re-sitting If you ¢ sutistled with your first one. Rr W. H. Stalee, 1107 F St. Successor to M. B. Brady. n23-16d Most women like to have a pretty neck- LACE amd it’s easy to them at these prices: $8 NECKLACES, with Dinwond and f hed. Lovely Licgnette Chains to - gold $10 to Sts. Cole on F St., seweter, r201g. nosh ad Rebate, 75¢. M. GOLDENBERG, 928 7th St. Silks and _ black goods at ’most half. ‘The climax of Silk and Black Goods selling has come. Nothing in our past selling or In the selling of others near compares with what we have to-offer you Monday morning. either in excellence of qualities, —varlety of styles, —littleness of prices. Last week we attended a sale in New York city the like of which was never before known. We were the only people in town represented. ‘The lots of Silks and Kuck Goods were large, and the one aim of the manufacturers was to find a market with instant cash behind {t— hence cost was a secondary considera tion. We were large bnyers—the goods are here and the sale will begin Monday morning. yard for.5oc. ZAC. navybluetaffetas. JOC. BOC. changeadic”” taffetas. a yard for soc. 2QC. satin stripe Raye silks —nine evening shades. 50C. a yard for 50c. 2QC. satin rhadame —five evening shades. 20C. BOC. French 6 inches wide and heavy quality. a yard for 6oc. black taffetas. a yard for $1 satin stripe taffetas. a yard for soc. . 38-in. blackserge. a yd. for 621%¢. 48. eee 4QC. 20C. ADC. silk ver M. GOLDENBERG, 928 7th a yard for 75c. 54-in.=-wide twilled serge. twilled satin. a yard for $1 silk velvets. Seal Capes with marten collar cord and. ~$18.00, worth $30.00 Russian and trimming, Old Furs remodeled at 8! SATISFACTION GUARANT Martin Wolf, LTH ST. NX. e Hudson Bay Tirs. C. Stiebel; 1113 G St. Importer of Fine.Millinery —desires to announce that reductions have been made on Imported Pattern Hats and Bonnets—also on those of ber own designs. C7 The reductions include Mourning Hats and Bouncts and Trimmings. " DDI IDI ‘Mince Meat, 3 Ibs. 25¢. INCE MEAT. ( Omens ‘prices for cash’ only. be (Jas. H.Clarke,2014 14th St. Fin+ Grocertes, Wines and Liquors. 028-200 Serie Grocer See WATCH SALE. Every Watch guaranteed a, perfect: timokeep fi Gold-filled case, fully / warranted, with Wal- tham movement. ~ Re- ) duced from $14.00 to gold "ase : en Reduce 0 Laiies’ Solid Gold Watches reduced from $12.00 00. Watelies reduced 32m, 035 F ST. N.W. ‘Our Gluten Bread; Is For Diabetics. — _ Prepared expecially for them. Only bread they are permitted to cat. Only ——— bread free from starch and ‘sickins not only allow it, rescribe its use as an ald in curing the OUR GLUTEN BREAD contains only PURE gluten. It's delicious to eat—besides "being highly nutritlous, LOAF. Ist! ———_ PFServed any thme—t ae Krafft’s ee yr Deo Bakery, &% PA. AVE. O32 aera Toilet Articles. Silver, Ivory, Ebony. ‘The largest assortment we have ever shown and at pr Never Before Offered. ‘Those looking for desirable CHRISTMAS GIFTS will tind it to thelr advantage to examine this stock. Galt & I Bro., JEWELLERS AND SILVERSMITHS, nolv-2Sd 1107 Pennsylvania ave. YES, J. JAY GOULD (421 oth st.) has ev Sthing for paper fancy work, gay things you can make for the Christmas tree! ‘Tinsel, “‘enow," em- bossed scrap book pictures, paper otis, paper napkins, Interns,’ ete. notlin® AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA A New Fraternal Society Organized Last Night Pennsylvania Railroad Draws Back— Other Notes of General and Personal Interest. Tke Pennsylvania Railroad Company has declared «ll its propositions in regard to double tracking Fayette street off, and that no effort will be made to get the con- sent of the property owners to the laying of the two tracks on the street. Mr. E. C. Joyce, the representative of the Pennsylva- nia railroad in this city, states that the company does not care to lay a double track upon the street, except upon the terms they first offered the city council. As there is a majority of the lower board opposed to allowing the company to have the use of the street upon its own terms there is not much probability that the double track will be laid. The ordinance granting the railway company the use of the street is now in the board of alder- men, and will be acted upon at the next meeting of the board. A Pleasant Mecting. Alexandria Council, No. 33, Jr. O. U. A. M., held a pleasant meeting Thursday even- ing at their hall on North Columbus street. A delegation from Belle Haven and Jack- son Councils of this city were in attendance. There were sixty members of the order present. After the usual routine work was completed the degrees of the order were echferred upon two applicants, two appli- cations for membership were received and referred to the usual committees for ex- amination and report. After the formal- ities of the other business had been dis- posed of Deputy State Councillor James R. Mansfield, in a well prepared address, pre- sented to Past State Councillor O. B. Hop- kins of this city, on behalf of the state ccuncil of Virginia, a handsome gold in- signia of his station. The presentation affair had been secretly arranged in order to surprise the brother, and the surprise was complete. He, however. proved him- self equal to the occasion, and in accepting the insignia responded in his usual enter- taining manner. After the presentation excellent speeches were made by the mem- bers and visitors, which were listened to with the strictest attention. After the transaction of some minor business regard- ing the celebration of the 22d of February the council adjourned. Police Court. Mayor Thompson this morning disposed of the followirg cases: James Davis, colored, arrested by Officer Wilkerson, charged with disorderly conduct, was fined $2.; Albert Cogan, arrested by Officer Jones, charged with being drunk and disorderly conduct, fined $2. Alonzo Simms, arrested by Officer Bettis, charged with being drunk and in- decent conduct on the street, was fined $5. Harry Williams, a small white boy, charged with stealing papers from the doors of dif- ferent houses, was fined $2. Frank Wilkins and Steve Davis, charged with removing switch on Southern railroad, had the case continued until Monday morning. Society Organized. There was a new fraternal society organ- ized in this city last night, known as the Wcodmen of the World. Its membership consists of sore of the best known men of this city. The following officers were elected: M. C. Thompson, consul com- mander; George K. Pickett, advisory Meu- tenant; George Uhler, banker; Charles J. Strang, secretary and cotlector; William A. Jolly, escort; H. M. De Mamie, watch- man; William E. Latham, sentry; Mlton B. Perry, John R. Chapman, Geo. K. Pick- ett, managing committee, and Milton P. Howard, sovereign physician. Narrow Escape. Yesterday afternoon three small white boys who were playing near the east end of the tunnel threw the switch from the main track. The flagman while walking the track disccvered the open switch. Shortly afterward a freight train from the wharf came along, ard bad it not been for the flagman’s discovery there would doubt- less have been a terrible wreck, as the switch is situated on a heavy curve. The boys have been arrested, but the mayor postponed the case until Monday morning. The Reinecker Lecture. The first lecture on the Reinecker founda- tion for the session of 1895-96 will be de- livered in Whittle Hall, at Theological Sem- inary, near this city, Tuesday, November 26, at 12 o'clock. The lecturer will be Rev. W. R. Huntingdon, D. D., of Grace Episco- pal Church, New York city. He is regard- ed as one of the ablest among the clergy of the Episcopal Church, and the lecture will no doubt be largely attended. Notes. The Alexafdria German Club gave the first of a series of germans at McBurney's Hall last night, which was largely attended. Col. Lewis C. Bailey was the leader. Mr. Irvin Ludwig of this city had one of his fingers cut off while at work in Wash- ingtor. some time ago. Mr. Ludwig lost several of his fingers in a similar accident. Mr. William Clark, who is employed in the shops of the Southern railroad in this city, narrowly escaped being killed yesterday af- ternoon by getting caught under an engine. Had it not been for the fact that the engine caught on the center he would surely have met death. Walter, a young son of Mr. H. Clay Jones, was thrown from a horse yesterday after- roon at the corner of King and St. Asaph streets and sustained painful bruises about the bead and body. The accident was caused by the horse stumbling. Mrs. J. P. Woody of Fredericksburg is In the city on a visit to her daughter, Mrs. Nevelle Greenway, who ts extremely ill. Interesting Game of Basket Ball. An interesting game of basket hall was played last evening between the W. M. C. and the Potomac Wheelmen, which was won by the latter, 10 to 2. The game was one of the most scientific played in this city. Rouse and Ellis play2d an excellent game, and the team work gen- erally of the P. W. was good. oe up was as follows: . We Foot Ball Notes. A close and interesting game of foot ball was played this morning between the Cairo Athletic Club and the crack C. A. C.’s, in which the latter was defeated by 8 to0. The features were Glavis’ long run, Tindall’s star playing and Kaufman andLyman’s tackling. The Cairo Athletic Club has not been scored against this season. The Young Mahones defeated the I Streets in foot ball by the score of 8 to 4. Address all challenges to Frank Bergin, 18 K street northeast. Showalter Lends Lipschatz. Lipschutz and Showalter played the ninth game of the chess match for the champion- ship of America yesterday in New York, and Showalter won after thirty-four moves. He now leads Lipschutz by four games to three. Saas How She Knew. From Life. You love another, Jack.” ‘How can you talk that way, dearest? T’ve kissed you thirty times in the last two minutes. “But tf you loved me you wouldn’t keep count.” Miss Bettie Wooten, the sixteen-year-old daughter of Henry Wooten, a Kentucky farmer,eloped to Ohio with Marshall Black, a negro. Two of Miss Wooten's brothers started in pursuit. By accident they en- countered Black's twelve-year-old brother James, and shot him dead. Grant Keller, a horse thief, after being | west. sentenced by Judge Morrow at Belvidere, N. J., yesterday to prison, savagely attacked the latter at the railway station, try’sg to throw him under the cars. THE POOR'S. THANKSGIVING Preparations Be'ng Now Made at the Cen- tral Union Mission. A Thousand Families Will Be Sup- pled With the Materials for a Good Dinner. For ten years it has been the custom of the Central Union Mission to send Thanks- giving dirrers to the poor people of the city. About- 1,000. families are. usually fur- nished with a half-bushel basket filled with the raw material of which’a good Thanks- giving dinner ts made. The erticles consizt of one-half peck potatoes, one pound butter, one pint beans, one pound rice, one-half pound coffee, one-qrafter pound tea, one pound sugar, two loaves bread, one dozen apples and chicken pr turkey, according to the size of the family. These articles are placed in a basket and distributed to fami- les in all parts of the city onthe day be- fore Thanksgiving. The names and ad- dresses of the fambltés are furni$hea by the workers of the mission and the com- mittees connected with’the eleven branches distributed throughout the city. As the work of the mission is chiefly among the poorer people, it is not difficult to select a thousand families to whom a real Thanks- giving dinner is a luxury, which they could not indulga in were-it Not for the generss- ity of the better classes of our people. The mission has nine branches mostly frequeat- ed by white people, and only two branches especially for the colored people, so that the predominance of gifts will be to white families, although no distinction of race or color will be observed. The gifts will not be confined to the pauper. class, but will include self-supporting families, whose in- comes are too small to permit them to pur- chase turkeys even once a y2ar. In some cases it requires some delicacy of method In presenting such a gift to really deserv- ing families, whose self-resp2ct shrinks from the mortification of having their real poverty known, but in such cases personal friends are intrusted with the task of pre- senting the gift. Freparation This Year. This year the mission is making the same generous preparation as in previous years, relying upon the generdsity of the People to furnish the means. The work of preparation and distribution is all done by voluntary service without compensation, so that the expenses are hardly appreci- able, The Independent Ice Company fur- nistts most of the wagons without charge, and in a similar manner other expenses are avoided. The merchants all contribute lib- erally from their ‘supplies, and those articles which are purchased are secured at the lowest wholesale rates, with generous gifts thrown in. It speaks well of the’ kind- heartedness of the people when it is known that as a rule those who contribute do it as if they considered it a real pleasure to lO 80. A free lunch will be served on Thanks- .giving- day to 500 homeless men and wo- men. In order that this may not acerue to the benefit’ of transients to the exclu- sion of local poor people, 400 out of the 500 tickets to be given away will be dis- tributed at the branches of the mission, by the superintendents and committees, to qitizens and laborers personally known to them. The other hundred tickets will be Teserved for specially deserving cases which may appear uninvited on Thanksgiving day. The expense of feeding these 500’ per- sons will be but a trifle and will afford real pleasure and relief to many deserving men and women. Thanksgiving Services. The ‘Thanksgiving religious services at the mission are always unique and inier- esting. This year they will be more so than ever. They will commence at 12 o'clock noon and continue till 9 o'clock at night withovt intermission, but with a change of leaders each hour. More than sixty, men and women will take part. in these services. as chosen workers, to say nothing of. those who will volunteer parts. The mission orchestra and choir will be out in force. Each hour 100 men and wo- men will be fed in the dining room, and will then go upstairs to the gospel services, where they will hear sweet songs, earnest exhortations, personal testimonies of re- deemed men and women, and the old story of God's love to men: = The mission wil! be glad to receive gifts of money, food, clothipg and fuel. Those who can do so may deliver their gifis at the mission, but messengers and delivery wagons will be rutining all day on each day preceding Thanksgiving, to gather in the packages and other gifts. ae MOTHER LODGE. TH Odd Fellow Grand Officers Pay a Vinit 3 to Central. No. 1. The history of Odd Fellowship in the Dis- trict of Columbia dates back almost to the establishment of the grst American lodge in Baltimore. The first lodge instituted in Washington was Central Lodge, No. 1, which continues tg. flourish, as was evi- denced at the visitation made to them by Grand Master Richard H. Sorrell and ac- companying officers of the Grand Lodge of the jurisdiction. Grand Representatives Allan and Stier examined the officers of the lodge in the unwritten work, and the grand master in the written work, and at the con- clusion complimented the officers highly for the masterly manner in which they ac- quitted themselves in the examination, and awarded them the, banner of excellence during the present series of visitations by the grand officers. At the conclusion ad- dresses were made by Brothers F. A. Stier, Allison Nailor, jr., Herman Fletcher of Louisville, Ky.; Chester R. Faulkner of Holton, Ind.; Grand Secretary Wm. R. Hunt, H. S. Harrell and others. The offi- cers of the present term are: Noble grand, Richard R. Black; vice grand, T. S. Ser- gecn; recording secretary, W! R. Hunt; per. secretary, Herman Fisher; treasurer, Wm. L. Hart; instructor, L. K. Donavin. Central Lodge numbers 118 members. Some of the best-known citizens of Washington have been and are members of this lodge. Capt. Wm. W. Moore, the father of Col. Wm. G. Moore, was an active member of the lodge until his death, and occupied the chair of grand sire of the world during the years 1851-1553. Joseph H. Daniel, P. G. M.; R. Finley Hunt, P. G. M.; Wi Gude, L. Heilbrun, Napoleon J. ward Tanzer, John B. Ward, Charles E. Wells, Joseph Acton, F. and R. Bild, Wm. H. Ernest, Fred. Freund, Adolph Gude, S. Hartong, M Hoffa and many other names of business men appear’on the Hst af mem- TS. Central Lodge holds its meetings in Odd Fellows’ Hall, 7th street northwest, on Fri- day evenings, and always extends a warm welcome to all visitors, especially Odd Fel- lows who may be sojourning in the city for a short time either on business or pleas- ure. : —_— Highway Robbery. The police officers connected with the Anaccstia substation have been requested to look out for and arrest a man who ts charged by Mr. Warren W. King of Wash- ington with having attacked and robbed him on the road between Anacostia and Silver Hill, Md., but inside the District Ine, Thursday night last. Mr. King stated to the police authorities of Anacostia that he had been on a visit to an uncle who lives near Silver Hill, and was on his way home, when just before reaching Anacostia he was stopped In a lonely part of the road by a highwayman, who demanded of Mr. King that he give up all his money, Mr. King allowed the man to search him, and the robber succeeded in getting $1, Robberies Reported. A Capital bicycle was stolen last night about 8 o'clock from the front yard of How- ard Cobey of 819 C street southeast. E. F. Thompson reported to the police to- day that a black leather case containing tea and coffee was stolen from a wagon while it was standing in front of his nouse, 3100 M street. A lap robe was stolen Wednesilay night from the carriage of M. F. Ruppect of 76 Sheridan street northwest. A slot machine and its contents were stol- en on Wednesday night from in front of Frank Reiner’s store, 1313 9th The loss was reported to S. M. Ely reports to the police the loss of a Columbia bieycle, whieh was stolen Tues- day evening from in front of his house, 409 G street northwest, WINNERS OF PRIZES (Continved from First Page.) winners that successful answers were re- ceived in some cases from more than one member of a family, the most notable instance being in the case of the winners of the second and third prizes. Another case occurs among the twenty-five $10 prizes, three of which were taken by mem- bers of the same household. The explana- tion of this fact is that it was but natural for the members of a family who intended to compete to discuss the matter of the mystery among themselves and making it a@ subject of conversation, so that when they came to write their guesses as to the outcome of the story it should result that thefr minds had flown in the same direc- tion. It is thought that the nearness of the rank given to these related com- petitors was but an evidence of the ac- curacy of the percentage system of credits that was finally adopted to determine be- tween the contestants. There being no rule to prohibit the entry of more than one answer from a single family, the committee could not do otherwise than to award the prizes in strict accordance with the results of their tally sheet, and, indeed, it was not known to the committee until the final list was made up that there was any rela- tionship between the prize winners. As a matter of fact, the names and addresses of the competitors were not known to the examining committee until after the awards had been made. An Anonymous Prise Winner. A few of the solutions received to the mys- tery story were, either purposely or through an oversight, without any signature or other identifying mark. One of these anonymous contributions has been deemed by the board of judges worthy of a place among the twenty-nine prize-winners, and The Star would be glad to know who the successful solver is, in order to pay the prize of $19 to which she is entitled by her solution. The two opening sentences of this answer read as follows: “Dutton and Warren knew Mr. Kirk and his daughter before the war, and both loved Martha. But Martha loved War- ren, and when he went to the war with Dut- ton she had promised to be his wife when the war was over.” To the person who can satisfy the Prize Story Editor that she Is the writer of this solution the prize of $10 will cheerfully be awarded. Of course, it is to be expected that any one who claims to be the autkor of this solution shall be able to prove handwriting and stationery, and to give the points covered by the anonymous answer. First Prise Solution. The first prize !s awarded to Miss Jessie Dell, whos? solution was as follows: Before the war, Dutton was in love, and wanted to marry Martha, but Kirk, her father, was opposed to their union, but at last said he would give his consent, provided Dutton wotld leave immediately after the ceremony. They agreed to thts, that Dut- ton would leave for the war. Kirk had orly a mock marriage performed, but both Martha and Dutton believed themselves le- gally married. According to promise, Dut- ton left immediately for the war. It was believed he either died or was killed, as nothing further was heard cf him. Martha and Warren were then married and moved away. Shortly after their daughter Elsie was born. Dutton was not dead as thevght, but was ill for a long while after the war, but when he recovered and went to hunt for Martha, he found she had mar- ried and gone off. He then went to Africa, where he made an immense fortune. He then came back thinking he could win Mar- tha back to him by his wealth. Warren and Martha were shocked by his sudden appearance at their home, but deemed it advisable to keep him there after he was hurt by Wanga and Sam. Grandpa Kirk was first surprised and then amused at seeing Dutton, and could have set mat- ters aright by acknowledsing the part he had played, but as he had grown old and childish, he was put out by their trying to keep him in the dark about Dutton, and he wanted to get even with them. Wanga was finally shot by Dutton with the old pistol Will Spencer had given hin. Wanga had overheard the conversation between Dutton and Warren concerning the dia- monds, and with quick, cunn immediately guessed where the was concealed. Hence his attack upon Dutton. He, Wanga, had it alinust within his grasp, when Dutton shot him. diamord was concealed in the scapular he wore round his neck, and Wanga had at last found where it was. Dutton dies. Grandpa Kirk owns up his side of the case, and all is made right. Elsie and Will mar- ry and their fortune is the “President.” Second Prize Solution. Following is the solution sent in by Clara K. Ingersoll, who receives the second prize: Conclusion of the mystery story. Swiftly and silently Wanga entered the spare cham- ber, where Dutton lay dying. One glance at the bed showed him the position of its oc- cupant, and also the edge of the scapular which the open shirt disclosed. With one bound he was at the bedside, and in an instant had torn the scapular from the neck of the prostrate man. But simul- taneously there was a loud report, and the body of the wretched negro lay writhing on the floor. Although apparently mortally wounded, for Dutton's aim had been sure, Wanga tore open the scapular and dragging from his person the venomous snake which has be- fore figured in these pages, he deposited in its body, prepared to receive it, the precious but fatal stone. He survived this actior but a few minutes, and when his stiffening corpse had been removed from the room it became apparent that Dutton’s end, too, was rapidly approaching. When the room had been cleared of all but Martha, Warren, Elsie and Will, Dutton mo- tioned the four to draw near, and in a few broken words explained “the mystery.” In our own words we will tell it to The Star's readers: Years before, when Martha and Dutton were young, they met and loved, and became engaged, much against the wishes of Mar- tha’s father, Grandpa Kirk. The latter, however, finally consented to their marriage on condition that as soon as the ceremony was over Dutton should enlist in the army, leaving Martha with her father, until the war should be ended. This was ‘agreed to, and everything was attended to by Grandpa Kirk, even to engaging the minister who per- formed the ceremony. And Dutton went to the army, where he and Warren met and fought side by side. During an engagement Dutton was wound- ed and left for dead. Warren returned home believing him dead, and so reporting him to Martha, to whom, after a reasonable time, he proposed and was married. When Dutton recovered from his wounds he and Golding determined to go far away and seek their fortunes. He—Dutton—cul- pably neglected to write to or inform Mar- tha of his existence, and only reaiized bis criminal mistake when he learned of her marriage. He thought then he would never molest them, but after his trouble witn his comrades in Africa, and upon realizing the great wealth he possessed, he determined to return and share it with Martha, whom in his own way, he had deeply loved. How he appeared at the door of the War- ren's dwelling and how shocked and terri- fled at seeing him, Warren raised his rifle to shoot him, we all know. Grandpa Kirk, who, while their explana- tions, in fewer words than I have used, were being made, had hovered in the background, hearkening and listening to every sentence, now came forward, and with un apparently renewed intelligence related how years be- fore he had contrived to have a sham mar- riage performed between his daughter and Dutton, thinking that thereby he gratified what he considered their childish wishes, and believing that long before the war should be over they would be cured of their youthful folly. When he learned of Dut- ton’s supposed death, he considered that his plans had worked well, though in a some- what different way to what he had intended, so he kept his own counsel and left his daughter to the belief that she was the widow of Dutton, when in reality she had never been his wife. Poor Dutton survived these disclosures but a little while, his last moments, made as comfortable as possible by the tender min- istrations of Martha and Elsie and the brave kind words and care of Warren and Will, Golding’s body was eventually recovered, but the diamonds never were. Although the body of Wanga’s venomous reptile was cautiously probed and dissected, the much talked of President was not dis- covered. It was concluded that by some subtle pro- cess of the poison—known only to Wanga— the gem had been absorbed into the body of the snake. As may wel be imagined, all these happen- ings created no little excitement in the quiet little village of Granite. But gradually it assumed its wonted calm. Martha and War- ren resumed their everyday occupations, and Grandpa Kirk returned to his naps and reminiscences. For Elsie and Will the marriage bells will This ; soon ring, and in their mutual love and fond companionship they will find great happi- ness, even though they get as little of the great wealth which poor Dutton intended for them as the writer of this will realize from The Star's great offer. ‘Third Prize Solution. The third prize. is.awarded to Miss Heloise Ingersoll, whose solution is given below: Stealthily Wanga enters the spare room where Dutton ig lying. Mrs. Warren ts still sitting by the bed, while Elsie stands by the window watching her father and Will at the gate. The wounded man is lying hack among the pillows, his ey2s closed. With one spring .Wanga is-at the side of the bed, his hand upon the scapular that hangs about Dutton’s neck. He has discovered that the president is there concealed. At thé same instant Dutton opens his eyes and rajses the revolver with which Will Spencer has provided him. Tkere is a loud report, a gavage-cry of. rage and pain, the terrified screams of women and then the crash of breaking glass. Once‘more Wanga has ¢s- caped, though mortally wounded, but he has escaped with the president at last in his possession! Mr. Warren and Will rush at onee-to the scene of action, but the sav- age is too quick for them. He disappears around the corner of the house, whither the men follow him. When they reach the angie ofsthe wall there is no trace of him. ‘They start to give chase to him, but they are re- called to the spare room by terrified app2als from Martha and Elsie. Dutton’s last mo- nfént has come, hastened by the unexp2>ted shock. the two-men .nter the roo.n they se@ that the end is nigh. Dutton motions tg, Warren and his wife to approach; they obey, and wait for him to speak. With diffi- culty, he tells them that Wanga has secured the president, that they must hunt him down and give_the stone to’Eisie,-for whom ne has always intended it. He tries 10 say some- thing mere, but only gasps feebly. Martha kneels by thé bed, overcome by her emotions. Necnee pute ‘nis hand‘ upon Dutton’s should- er, saying simply, ** sorry.” By a great ctlort DUNO Polges himself for a brict ex= planation. He-says he is sorry he has put it off so cng, for there was much he wish- ed to say. He motions to Elsie and Will, who withdraw. It seems that Martha was engaged to ‘Dutton at the time of the breaking out of the war. When he found that he must go to fight for his country he persuaded Mar- tha to,marry him at the last minute, that he might leave his wife and not his sweet- heart. Warren had“also been a suitor for Martha’s hand, but the unsuccessful rival retained -his* friendship for Dutton. They fought many battles together, until Dutton was wounded and left for dead upon the field. But—and this is what Dutton ex- plains—he was not dead, but wounded se- verely. For a long time his life was de- spaired of, and when at last he went forth again among his, fellow-men and made in- quiries about his friends, it was only to learn that his wife, believing herself to be a widow, had married Warren. Af this point Grandpa Kirk enters the room, nodding his head and smiling to him- self. He draws near the bed, and, fixing his eyes upon Dutton, says he thinks it is about time he tells a little secret of his own. Having no mind to allow his daugh- ter to be tied to a soldier, entering upon a great war, and liable at any time to be killed or wounded, he had arranged the marriage to suit himself. In fact, it had never been any marriage at all, and Mar- tha had never been .Dutton’s wife. This story seems incredible, but Grandpa Kirk has proof of |his veracity. When Dutton realizes that all the worry and trouble have been without cause, he leans back among his pillows like one stunned. In a moment,, though, a change comes over his face. He rouses up again and gives one hand to Martha and the other to Warren. The end is coming. With a last effort he gasps: “Elsie—the President,” and falls back dead. : a en ed When the cloud has partially passed away from over the hamlet of Granite there is a quiet ceremony, at which Elsie is made the wife of her faithful Will, The Presi- dent has not been found, but in each other each feels that there is greater treasure than in a diamond worth eighty townships. Elsie, in her heart, is thankful that the ill- fated and evil-bringing stone will never more mar the peace of her young life, and Wilj—well, with Elsie’s love and the inspi- ration that it gives, Will needs no dia- monds. After many days Wanga is found dead far up on the mountain side, in the densest, wildest part. Knowing that he had re- ceived his ‘death’ wound, he had resolved that the President should not again fall into the hands of his enemies, and so, call- ing all his savage cunning into play, he had secreted ‘It and ‘destroyed all traces of the act. Perhaps he buried deep in the furth- est corner of a cave; perhaps he flung it into the brook, flowing at its swiftest rate, Who knows! It is gone; it is hidden from. the eyes of men; it will never more dazzle their vision, or shake their integrity. And it is well, for it brought only crime and hatred, and death to Wanga and Sam Meeker, and the two men who went to the diamond fields of Africa to seek a fortune —a fortune far from home—when the war was over. Fourth Prize Solution. Mrs. R. M. Smith, who is uwarded the fourth prize, wrote the following xs her synopsis of the final chapte Wanga rushes for Dutton’s room with a desperate determination:to procure the Pres- ident with the aid of his deadly weapon. He is shot and killed on the thresnold by Dutton, who was armed for him. Thus the horrible ordeal through which this little family has been passing is brought to an end by the untimely death of the four peo- ple who had caused it all. Of course, Elsie and Will are «still mystified, but Grandpa Kirk explains all. He tells a long story, the nervous faces of Mr. and Mrs. Warren evinc- ing more and more surprise as he goes on. The substance is this: Many years ago Martha Kirk and Freeman Dutton were lov- ers, but as they were both young and Dut- ton was poor, Grandpa Kirk objected to their marrying. Martha had another lover, Nick, Warren, whose love was unrequited then, of course. In the meantime zhe civil war broke out and Dutton and Warren were to enlist; the former, however, was loth to leave his sweetheart, unless they could first be married. Grandpa Kirk was entreated and after a long tlme, hg consented upon cne condition—they should separate after the ceremony and Dutton was not to ciaim Martha until the war was over. This was consented to by: both parties, and they were married, as they supposed, although it was not really true, for-Grandpa Kirk had re- sorted to stratagem. He took the young couple to sonte one-whom they believed to be a clergyman, who was no such thing, had a mock marriage performed, sent Dutton to the war and took his daughter home with him. This was a high-handed performance, but Martha was his only child. She and her lover were very young and if their minds were not changed after the war was over what could be more easy than to tell them and leave the rest in their hands? If Dutton was killed, Martha need never know but what she had really married him. So Dut- ton and Warren went to the war toge amd fought till Dutton was killed—or posed to } several ye: were married. ‘This was Grandpa Kirk's story, and a part ag as much a surprise to Mr. and afrs. Yarren as it was to Elsie and Will. But the President? Dutton’s body was searched and it was not fodtd> They had given it wp..for, Jost; when the priest appeacs. He has a story to tell from Dutton’s lips that eould be disclosed now that the latter was dead. He told of his marriage with Martha, ete., of the report of his own death, which he had caused because he found that his comrade loved the same woman and was more worthy of her; it was the story of self-sacrifiee. He-had gone to Africa with Golding and then came the diamond «raze. When he found the President his, one idea was to get it to Martha, whom he had never forgotten in all these years; then he would zo back and take death willingly at the hands of his companions. This was the story he had told the priest, or part of it, and then he had taxen the President from his scapular and given it to the priest to keep for Martha, and later willed it to Elsie. Of course, the President proves to be a fortune. —o Enosinian Society. The Enosinian Society of Columbian Uni- versity held am election of officers yesterday afternoon in place of the regular debate and exercises. The following were elected: Pres- ident, H. H. Donally; vice president, Mrs. Ramset; treasurer, J. W. Beatty; secretary, Miss Helen Ruth Biddis; critic, Miss Grace Isabella Ross; Ubrarian, Mr. J. G. Tyssows- ki; sergeant-at-arms, Mr. R. A. Stuart. The first and second editors of the Bee were se- lected in the persons of Mr. C, L. Parker and W.K. Ward. F. L. Biscoe and C. K. Robin- son were likewise elected to fill similar posi- tions on the News. ‘As there was no meeting last week the de- pate for that day has been designated to be held next Friday. The resolution to be di cussed is: “Resolved, That war is inconsist- ent with Christianity. D- Nick Warren came back, znd after the war he and Martha T Pills Never Have Never Can Dissolve Uric Acid - Or Oxalate of Lime . Which are solids and cause ~ Kidney disease, Bright’s disease, Gravel, Rheumatism, etc. A LIQUID MEDICINE must be used as a solvent. WARNER’S SAFE CURE, a scientific and time tried remedy for all Kidney and Urinary Dis- eases, dissolves Uric Acid, Oxalate of Lime, etc., and expels these poisons from the system. “A SINGLE FACT OUTWEIGHS A THOUS- AND CLAIMS.” DEATH WAS ACCIDENTAL. — = The Barnes Woman Not Held for Her Hasband’s Death. The inquest held over the body of Robert Barnes, colored, yesterday afternoon, published in The Star, was concluded late ir the afternoon, and the body of the dead man was turned over to his sister to be shipped to Charles county, where he was born. Af- ter The Star's report of the testimony closed a number of additional witnesses appeared and were examined. They agreed upon the statement that there was a club meeting held in Young’s house, but as to the state- ment made concerning what happened in the house they differed. “I'se aH flusticated, boss," said one ojd colored woman, “‘and I can’t think ‘or a minute. She finally thought, and then told what she had heard and seen. “I was in the meeting,” gaid another wit- ness, ‘but I ain't a member of the club.” “What club is it?” the witness was asked. “The Sisters’ Band of Rehoboth Baptist Church,” he answered. “What kind of an organization is it?’ ‘ “The members go about singing and pray- n, was in the meeting,” said a colored man, “and when I heard the rumbling I asked the brother moderator to please ‘scuse me, and went to see what was the troule.” A young colored man named Matthews thought that Barnes was drunk. “He was useless,” said witness, “and I thought he must have been limber drunk.” One witness said he had heard Barnes and his wife quarrel a number of times, but only once did he see them come to blows. ap he strike her?” the witness was usk- ed. “No, sir,” he answered, “‘she struck him. He wasn’t a fighter, anyhow.” Several witnesses examined said they had never seen Barnes drunk, nor had any cf them ever seen Mrs. Barnes under the ‘n- fluence of liquor. Mrs. Barnes Testifies. Mrs. Barnes, the woman who was made a widow by the death of the man, said sho wanted to give evidence because she said she knew she was not guilty. She testified that when she got home Wednesday she found her husbznd lying on the bed. He was drunk, end she spoke to him about-it. Then he charged that his money was gone. She denied trat.she had it, and he insisted that she did. When she went upstairs shé carried a window stick to use on her five- year-old toy in case it became necessary to do so to put him to sleep. She had a quar- rel with her husband, and he bit her fin- ger. As he did so she struck him in the nose with her fist, but did not knock him ow: When he got near the head of the steps she called to him, “Look out, you'll fall.” and he responded: “If I fall in hell it's none of your business.” “Had you been in the habit of having these troubies?” Ve didn’t have any solemn, hard quar- she answered, “but we did have little *sputes.” When her husband staggered and fell she jumped down the steps and grabbed him by the seat of his trousers, and called to her brother: “Come here; Rod’s fallen and broken bis neck.” She said that the witness Sam Hill bad been angry with her for two years, and gave us one of his reasons that when she embraced religion she did not tell him of it. Another reason was that she had made statements about him when he left his wife. Sam Hill was recalled, and Mrs. Barnes awas permitted to question him. He denied certain statements made by the woman. “Are you a member of this club?” he was asked. “Yes, sir,” was his response. Mrs. Barnes repeated her denial several limes, 2nd Dr. Glazebrook explained that when he spoke of the injury to the man’s *head he did not mean to be understood that the wound was the result of a blow inflicted some other person. It may have heen fllcted by striking against a washboard or a piece of furniture. The jury deliberated a few minutes, and returned a verdict finding that Barnes” death was the result of an accidental fal, and the wife and her brother were ex- onerated. Mrs. Barnes was released, but her brother, Andrew Williams, was arrest- ed on a warrant for disorderly conduct, and locked up. —— HONORING DR. SUNDERLAND. The Presbyterian Centennial Closes With an Interesting Reception. As a fitting close to the services that marked the celebration at the First Presby- terlan Church during the week of the estab- lishment of Presbyterianism in this city, a reception was given by the congregation, which was largely attended by former mem- bers of the church and congregation, and also by the pastors and representatives of other churches. As the guests entered the lecture room they were received by Rev. Dr. Sunderland, Rev. Mr. Allen and Mrs. Allen, and the wives of a number of the officers of the church. ‘After time spent In social enjoyment a suitable recognition was made of the fact that Dr. Sunderland had just attained his seventy-sixth birthday. Rev. Mr. Allen in- troduced Dr. Talmage, who made a happy speech of congratulation, and humorously referred to the fact that, in spite of his age, Dr. Sunderland was still young. He told several amusing stories {illustrating the principle that while longevity in itself was not specially creditable, a long life of useful deeds and honorable actions was. Rev. Mr. Allen them made a graceful speech, and, in the name of the congregation, presented to Dr. Sunderland a purse containing seventy- six gold dollars, one for each year. In re- ceiving this gift, as well as in response to the many kind words that had been uttered, Dr. Sunderland spoke feelingly, and e pressed his deep appreciation for this addi- tional evidence of the love and esteem of his congregation. This brought to a close the speeches of the evening, and those present enjoyed the refreshments which were served. In the auditorium a musical program was rendered. Mr. Toof, Mr. Gebest and Mr, Frank Ward rendered organ solos and Mr. Pearman sang two solos. ————— Proof Positive. From Life. Gladys—“What are you going to do when you leave college?” Tom—“Oh, live on my income, I guess.” Gladys—“A man as clever as you might do something to prove his cleverness.” Tom—*"Living on my {Income would prove me one of the cleverest financiers of the age.” New York's delegation of business mex reached Atlanta last night.