Evening Star Newspaper, October 26, 1896, Page 12

12 LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Academy of Music.—“Oriental America.”. Bijou Theater.—Darkest America.” Grand Opera House.—“Shannon of the Sixth.” Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—Gus Hill's Novelties. Lafayette Square W. Keene in “Louis New National Theater.—“Dorcas.” ra House.—Thomas ——— EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Macalester for Mount Vernon, Marshall Hall and intermediate landings at 10 a.m. Steamer Harry Randall for Chapel Point, Colonial Beach and river landings at 7 a.m. Steamer Newport News for Norfolk and Fortress Monroe at 7 p.m. eee OLD CARPETS MADE NEW by our renovating process. All the spots and Siains removed. Faded colors made bright @s new. Wagon cai!s. Empire Carpet Clean- irg Wks., 651-5 Mass. av. E.B.Stumph, Mgr. ——- The china sale and housefurnishing goods will be continued at 731 9th street n.w. , Auctioneer. » Jobrsten gives clocks worth $3 free. Page 7. IF YOU ARE AFTER A ROAST, Or a nice steak—or, in fact, if you want any kind of fine quality meat at a moderate price go to KEENE’S stands in Center market. The very best home dressed meat is the sort retailed ther Regular market prices alweys. Stalls, 35 —— 5-51. For New York Roast Beef and Steaks go to John R. Kelly, 9th st. wing Center Mar- ket. Boston Corned Beef a specialty. Pure American Granulated Sugar, 4% cents per Ib. I sell no other. Seven city stores. C. D KENNY. Mary Coffey wishes to inform her friends and patrons of her intention to resume business at 1303 F street upon her re‘urn from New York, November 1. The china sale and housefurnishing goods ‘Will be continued at 731 9th street n.w. S. SAMSTAG, Auctioneer. CITY AND DISTRICT. CONDENSED LOCALS. A resolution that the United States should begin the free and unlimited coinage of silver at a ratio of 16 to 1 was debated by the Columbian Law School students Saturday night, and then defeated by the decisive vote of 39 to 29. Heavy overcoats are beginning to appear on the streets, and the scent of the moth balis clings to them still—or, rather, loud. The McKinley and Hobart Uniformed Republican Club has been organized, with J. W. Bowles, president; L. S. Emery and Wm. S. Roose, first and second vice pre: dents, F. A. Nairn, secretary, and H. W. Moore, treasurer. The bell in the cupola of the Riggs In- surance Company’s new building is appre- ciated by the neighborhood with much unanimity. Nearby watches can now be set with regularity. Weather-wise individuals predict frigidity during December that will solidify the mar- a ef thermometers and human bones alkke. All the rapid transit roads did a dividend- paying business yesterday that recalled some of the hot Sundays of the summer. itinerant merchants with wild ducks for sale indicate big flocks down the river. Feminine headwear for the coming sea- son Will be of velvet, in dark shades, with @ profusion of dark ostrich plumes and a single rose or other bright flower to relieve the somber effect. If all the Washington young men who are considering the feasibility of going into poultry raising carry out their intentions, sg reporters will probably have to use decimal points to express the prices in the future chicken market. There were democratic rallies at Boyd’s and Branchville, Md. Saturday night, while the republicans of Loudoun county. Va., gathered in great force at Lincoln. Both parties are putting forth their best energies in the nearby states as election day approaches. In_a circular letter to the relatives of soldiers and sailors interred in Congres- sional cemetery, Department Commander McElroy of the Grand Army of the Re- public has requested that he be informed of the name, location of grave and service designation of the deceased, in order that the graves may be properly marked. The upsetting of a coal oil lamp Saturday nicht caused a fire in the house of M. A. Benton, No. 807 N street northwest. No. 7 engine company was called out, and the flames were extinguished before much damage was done. Fire in the house of James Roche, No. 1318 E street, Saturday afternoon did Sout $250 damage. The flames were con- fined to the plumbing establishment, but how the fire originated is not known. Henry Robinson, colored, was in too big a hurry Saturday afternoon to wait for the next car at the 7th street and Pennsylva- nia avenue junction, and when he at- tempted to get on a moving car he lost his footing. When he fell his foot was caught i borg manner that he was painfully in- ured. He was taken to the Hospital for treatment. Enter cence Poundmaster Einstein made an exciting raid in Northeast Washing:on this morn- ing, and some old women whose goats were Picked up called upon their neighbors to throw stones at the colored men. Five goats, seven geese and a dozen dogs were captured and put in the wagon. Late yesterday afternoon an unoccupied house on Kenyon street was damaged by fire. Engine company No. 9 und chemical company No. 2 extinguished the flames. The loss amounted to about $20. Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong of No. 957 11th Street met with an accident yesterday af- ternoon while driving near 26th and M Streets. Grip car 231 of the Capital Trac- tion Company struck and upset the bugzy. Mrs. Armstrong’s arm was injured, ani the carriage aad harness were damaged. This morning about 1:30 o'clock a de- fective flue in house No. 616 East Capitol Street caused a fire scare. An alarm was turned in, and the fire companies responded, but there was net much work to be done. Last Nich Sacred Concert. The sacred concert given at Gonzaga College Hall last night was a success -in every sense of the word. It was given for the benefit of the college building fund, and it is expected that a goodly sum will be realized when all returns are made. The cencert was under the direction of Profes- sor S. J. Kubel, and is the first of a series t> be given during the winter at the new hall. Those who took part last night were the members of the choir of St. Aloysius’ Church, assisted by members of choirs cf other churches; the orchestra from the new Columbia Opera House, Mr. Edward Walsh, the Madrid Mandolin and Guitar Club, and Mr. Henry Jaeger of the Marine Band. All of the numbers were accorded hearty ap- plause, and the concert was enjoyable to a high degree. ———_—_ Im the Churches. The congregation of the Twelfth Street M. E. Church worshiped yesterday in an edifice completely renovated and expen- sively repaired. During the time work- men have been engaged at the church the interior has been repainted, a new car- pet laid and a Sunday school room built adjoining the main edifice, and connected with it by folding doors. In this rew wing the first services of the day were held yesterday, being a rally of the Sunday school. At 11 o'clock the regular morning service was held, Presij- ing Elder Wilson preaching the sermon. A platform service drew a large congrega- tion at 3 o'clock, at which addresses were made by the pastor, Rev. W. G. Cassard, Rev. W. R. Stricklen and Rev. C. L. Pate. The Epworth Leaguers met for their serv- ice at 6:30. Mr. Fred E. Tasker, president of the District league, conducting the meet- ing. Every evening this week services in the rature of revivals will be held in the church. in the Fifteenth The evening service Street M_E. Church yesterday was in charge of the northwest branch of the District W. C. T. U. The speakers pro- tested against a system of high licerse for this city, preferring that licenses should not be granted at all. The lyceum of the Second Baptist Church was addressed yesterday by Prof. Kelly Miller of Howard University on the rub- Ject of the higher education of the negro. Rev. Dr. J. G. Butler delivered an ad- Gress at the men’s meeting of the Y. M. C. A. yesterday afternoon, his subject be- ing “The Self-Renouncing Life.” Rey. W. H. Turner, assistant rector of the Church of the Epiphany, gave an in- teresting review of the proceedings of tne recent Brotherhood of St. Andrew con- vention at Pittsburg in the course of an address last evening. ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS Churches Held Large Congregations for ‘Yesterday's Services. The Political Situation Getting Close to the Boiling Point—Local Notes of Interest. Yesterday being a typical October day the congregations in the various churches were larger than usual, and interesting sermons were listened to. Rev. F. T. Benson preach- ed the fourth of his series of sermons to men in the M. P. Church last night, his subject being “‘Christ’s Call to Men.” At the Second Presbyterian Church yesterday torning there were tears in the eyes of the many present as Rev. T. H. Rice, the rec- tor, announced his intention of accepting the call to the Presbyterian Church in At- lanta, Ga. Mr. Rice has been pastor of the Alexandria church ever since he left college, and is much beloved, not alone by the members of his congregation, but by persons of all denominations all over the city. He is kind and courteous to all, a brilliant speaker and has a loving heart, filled with zeal for the cause he is so ably championing, and he will be greatly missed by his flock. Mr. Rice has had several very flattering calls since being in Alexan- dria, but up to this time has considered it his duty to remain in Alexandria. Shortly after receiving the call to Atlanta he went to that city to look over the field. Return- ing to Alexandria but a few days ago, he gate the matter earnest consideration, with the result announced to his congregation. His many friends wish him success and predict for him a brilliant future in his new field of labor. The call will be taken be- fore the Chesapeake presbytery, of which Mr. Rice is a member, to be acted upon, when Mr. Rice will be granted a release. Rev. Alexander Truatt, colored, was in- Stalled as pastor of the Alfred Street Bap- uist Church yesterday afternoon at 3 o’clock. The exercises were as follows: Singing—Hyman, read by Rev. H. H. War- ring; reading of the Scriptures, by Rev. R. H. Porter; prayer by Rev. S. M. Johnson; singing, by the choir; installation sermon, by Dr. G. W. Lee of Washington; installa- tion prayer, by Kev. D. Morris; address of welcome on the part of the church, by G. O, Dixon; address of welcome on the part of the citizens, by Rev. F. Cook; address on the part of the deacons’ board, by John Scroggins; address on the part of the trus- tees, by E. J. Webster; address on the part cf the choir, by Jessie J. Madden; address on the part of the ministers’ conference, by Rev. Creditt; collection, conducted by H. B. Diggs; singing, “Blest_be the Tie That Binds;”’ benediction, by Rev. J. A. Tayler. Several minister from Washington were present. % The Political Situation. The political situation in the city is get- ting hotter and hotter, and no effort will be spared by the various managers to carry the city for their candidate. The registra- uon Saturday was very heavy, though it is claimed that many registered who had no legal right to do so, and on election day there will be a “bomb exploded” when they try to vote. Yesterday morning a confer- ence was neld between the sound money representatives and the republican man- agers at the office of the Marine Railway and Shipbuilding Company, and the iine of campa:gn mapped out. Every hour will show lard work by the managers, and the usual democratic majority will, to say the least, be smaller. The gold men are for anything to beat Bryan, whose election, they claim, will mean the country’s ruin. John F. Rixey, the democratic candidate for this district, will speak in the Opera House tomorrow night. The Alexandria Prohibition Club will close their campaign with a big meeting at the Opera House tonight, at which Mr. Ed. Higgins of Baltimore and Judge Hosea B. Moulton of Washington will speak. The sound money democrats will have a big mass meeting at the Opera House on the night of the 30th instant. Charged With Embezzlement. Chief of Police A. J. Crockett of Canton, Baltimore county, came to this city Satur- day evening, and, with the aid of Officer Ferguson of the Alexandria police arrested a white man named Nathan W. Poke, on a charge of embezzling $500 from the firm of Lang & Company, cigar manufacturers, of No. 109 South street, Balttmore. About two weeks ago Poke came to this city and regis- tered at the Hotel Exchange under the name of Johnson. He was a pleasant and witty talker, and soon made many friends throughout the city, and he was frequently seen on the street. Saturday evening’ the Alexandria police received a message from Washington asking if such a man as Poke was in the city, and the police soon located im, and notified the Baltimore officer, who came at once to this city with Mr. Lang, the man from whom Poke stole the money. When taken to the police station Poke broke down, and sat all the time with his head buried in his hands. When searched 4 cents in cash was found on his person, but in his socks two small bottles of lauda- tum were found. It is supposed he pro- posed to kill himself if he had a chance. The prisoner was taken over to Baltimore Saturday night. Police Court. Mayor Thompson this morning disposed of tne following cases: Edward Jones, col- ored, assault on Phillip Beander with an ax; fined $2. James Hod and Frederick Wilson, charge, suspicious characters; or- dered to leave the city. John Anderson, John Dulaney, Charles Morris and John Patton, charge, drunk in the street; fined $1 each. Amos Robinson, colored, charge, throwing stones at an electric car; fined $5. B. Atwell, charge, selling liquor on Sun- day; dismissed for want of evidence. Five tramps, charge, trespassing on the prop- erty of Southern railroad; ordered out of the city. John Anderson, charge, selling liquor cn Sunday and. without a license; fined $69, in default of which he will go to jail for five months; subject to the chain gang. A New Method of Collection. “Hard times! Hard times!” is the gen- eral cry of the merchants of this city. Mr. George W. Dodson ran a bill of $3.60 at the grocery store of Mr. William Rogers, at the corner of King and Fayette streets, and, owing to being out of work, has been unable to settle the bill. Owing to the fail- ure of Dodson to pay, Mr. Rogers inaug- urated a new method of collection. Meet- ing Mr. Dodson at Aitcherson’s planing mill this morning Mr. Rogers proceeded to “collect.” He caught » Who is a much smaller man, in the collar and struck him in the face several times, closing his left eye entirely. Mr. Dodson proceeded to the station house and secured a warrant for Mr. Rogers’ arrest. The case will come up for trial tonight at 7 o’clock. Mr. Jeffries’ Funeral. The funeral of James Jeffries took place from his late residence, on North Fayette street, yesterday. The services were ut- tended by Sarepta Lodge, No. 46, I. O. O. F., and Lafayette Lodge, I. O. M., of which the deceased was a member, besides a large number of rallroad men. Rev. J. H. Butler of the Baptist Church conducted the services. The pallbearers were Messrs. W. R. Studds, F. M. Weadon, Fred. Gelsen- daffer, George Higgins, John Cook and Charles Evans. Brevities. The October term of the county court began this morning. The funeral of the late James Phillips, who was killed by a chimney falling on him, took place yesterday afternoon. Saturday afternoon as Mr. R. W. Gail- Nard was driving to his home in Fairfax county near this city his horse became frightened as he passed the old distillery and ran away, pitching Mr. Gailliard out and hurting him badly. The harness and pole to the wagon were broken up. Mr. Gailllard continued on his journey afoot. —— The attention of any ore wishing. a first- class investment is called to the sale of 391¢ acres of land by auction near Landover station, Prince "8 county, Md., on Thursday, October 29, 1896, at 5 o'clock p.m., by Thomas Dowling & Co., auction- eers. Sale by order of Jackson H. Ralston and James 8. Edwards, trustees. For fur- ther information apply to the trustees or to Thomas Dowling & Co., auctioneers, 612 E street northwest.—Advt. eee Georgina Bramwells. The finest specimens of chrysanthemums im the world. Shown at Gude'’s, 1224 F.—ad. ______ THE EVENING STAR, MONDAY; OCTOBER 26, 189¢-TWELVE PAGES: - FINAL MATCHES. : sae ——— . The Winners Saturday at the Ord- way Range. ‘The winners of the matches shot Satur- day, the final day of the first annual meet- ing of the National Rifle Association, were Private W. M. Farrow and Sergt. 8. 1. Scott, both of the Engineer Corps of the District National Guard. The high wind that prevailed throughout the morning continued during the afternoon, and the scores therefore were not as high as they otherwise would have been. Private Farrow proved victorious in both the Lothrop and Mosher matches. The scores were: « Lothrop match—W. M. Farrow, 71; A. O. Hutterly, 64; G. C. Shaw, 65;'S. I. Scott, 58; W. E. Colladay, 57; F. L. Graham, 55; George H. Harries, 47; G. B. You 47: G. W. Albertie, 46; J. E. Bell, 44; Holt, 44. Three points were deducted from the scores of Farrow and Shaw because of the use of special rifies. Columbia match—S. I, Scott, 131; A. O. Hutterly, 128; W. E. Colladay, 127; C. Clay, 182; G. C. Shaw, 129; G. W. Albertie, 122: F. W. Holt, 1 E. W. Scott, 97; G. B. Young, 94; F. L. Graham, 02; A. A. Birney, 8%. Six points were deducted from the Scores of Clay and Shaw because of the use of special rifles. Mosher re-entry match—W. M. Farrow, &4; A. O. Hutterly, 74; G. C. Shaw, 76; 8. I. Scott, 71; G. B. Young, 62; E. W. Scott, 62; F. W. Holt, 50; C. Clay, 46. Three points were deducted from the scores of Farrow and Shaw because of the use of special rifles. Fe a F Replies to His Critics. To the Editor of The Evening Star: In my article on the care of shade trees I quoted the words of the official dictum on one point as follows: “The removal of branches, particularly when the trees are in foliage, destroys a corresponding Portion of roots.” In another sentence I happened to refer to the same idea paraphrased thus: “While it is not credible that the removal of a few live boughs kills a proportionate part of the roots,” etc. And now a writer, who has been put on the defensive by my former protest against nonsense, asserts in your issue of October "22 that “the writer” (meaning myself) “purposely distorted tneir views (those of two parking commissioners whom he names) in order more easily to ridicule them.” Now, is not the verbal difference be- tween the phrases “destroys a correspond- ing portion of roots” and “kills a propor- tionate part of the roots” a very small and undignified quibble on which a spokesman for an official board bases a charge that I purposely distorted their views in order to ridicule them? I dids believe that in quoting the very words used I fairly represented the idea they had been proclaiming ever since the storm. But they now disclaim that view, and I am gratified to read that so far as “kills a proportionate part. of the roots” is concerned “no such theory is entertain- ed by the present board.” Neiiner that theory nor any such or similar theory js now their belief. This improvement in their views rewards me well for my former letter. Permit me to add, with no intention to burlesque or purposely distort any one’s language, that I do not know any member of the parking commission, nor even the names of any of the former tree pruning gentlemen against whom sundry writers, official and otherwise, have been raving for months past, in such intemperate and exaggerated terms. Mr. C.'s repeated talk of “tree butcher- ing” and of “emasculating,” and of “the barbarity and ignorance of man,” in con- nection with this peaceful topic, is simply ridiculous to a mere looker-on, who has no personal feelings or friendships to be hurt by it, and no ancient grudges to be gratified. There you have some of his recent words, undistorted, and in ail their needless barbarity. His retort sheds more light on the depth and breadth of the dis- pute than I had before received. But the discussion has caused me. and perhaps others, to observe more closely the form and growth of the shortened limbs of a great many fine trees that have gone through the “tree butchering” pro- cess, and now present unbroken rows of healthy, wetl-formed, close-topped shade trees, not upturned in the gule, and giving no sign (unless to an expert) that the roots had been ever killed, or destroyed, or ren- dered “destitute of vigor.” The percent- age of cut-back shade trees that were downed in the storm ts too insignificant to raise an issue by which to dowa any opponents. I still think, judging by the conditions everywhere shown, as the trees are being denuded of foliage, that the predecessors of these officials did their work well and on correct principles, and that the hegin- ning of tree knowledge was not simul- taneous with the present regime. A. W. B. eee Against the Honey Locust Trees. To the Editor of The Evening Star. The letter of A. W. B. in The Star of October 20. concerning the trees of this city voiced my sentiments and has in- duced me to give expression, through the columns of The Star to opiniens which 1 have frequently expressed in conversation. I refer especially to the honey locust trees which line some of the streets of the city. It must have been a “senti- mentalist” surely, as A. W. B. sald, but a sentimentalist without good arboreal sense, who ever ordered the planting of those trees. Their narrow leaves cast little shade, they are unsightly in rhape and, worst of all, their limbs and trunks are covered with thorns from one to four inches in length, which, when they fall on the ground, are as dangerous as broken glass and dagger points to the bare feet of the children. I hail with delight the removal of these trees from D street between 7th and 9th northeast, for, like A. W. B., I have been passing back and forth under their thorny branches during tne past three years. I regard them as a nuisance, and I sin- cerely hope the Commissioners will have them removed from the entire street—in fact, from the entire city. Then, when they are removed, I hope that good, strong shade trees that are shady will be planted in their places. E. C. PALMER. 3 ae ies Small’s Flowers. Violets, orchids, American beauties, val- ley and the latest floral novelties.’ Our flowers and work speak for themselves. J. H. Small & Sons, 14th and G, Washington, D. C., and 1153 Broadway, N. ¥.—Advt. Nominee for Elector Stricken. W. K. Miller, an old-time friend of Major McKinley, died Friday night from results of-a stroke of apoplexy. He was the re- publican nominee for presidential elector in the Canton congressional district. He was stricken at the First Methodist Church Monday last, and Wednesday, before he lost consciousness, resigned from the tick- et lest he might not recover. See A Testimonial to Bishop Keane. The board of directors of the Catholic University, by an unfortunate oversight, aid not make public during their recent meeting the action taken on the subject of Bishop Keane’s resignation as rector of the institutioh. It is now announced that the board directed that a letter should be sent to Bishop Keane, expressive of the admira- tion felt by the directors for his noble ac- tion in tendering his resignation and of their exalted appreciation of his immense services to the university, with which his 1.ame will be perpetually associated, and of their personal esteem and affection for him. SS Shoppers, Stop at Velati’s. Such delicious caramels as his are pro- curable nowtere else. Buy at either store— 1408 1-2 G; or 624 9th st.—advt. ——_———.—__. Marriage Licenses. Marriage licenses have been issued to the following: : White—Adam A. Weschler and Nellie E. McCormick. Colored—John W. Minor and Hattie N. ‘Thomas; Grant Bogle and Lula Reed; james Ellis and Rachel Wood; Benjamin jueenan and Eleanor Turner; Thomas G. Jenifer and Mary Washington; Abraham Lane and Fannie Wormley. RED ROUGH HANDS, Bed complexions, baby blemishes and falling hair Prevented by CUTICURA SOAP. Most effective skin purifying and beautifying soap in the world, as well as purest and sweetest of tollet and nnreery soap. Only cure for pimples because only pre- .ventive of clogging of the pores. old everywhere. 0026 AFFAIRS IN aEORGETOWN Accidental Shooting om a Sunday Rabbit Hunt. Various Services Westerday in the Churches Beyond Rock Creek—An Interesting ‘Péssum. Hunt, Charles Curtis andé)Senjamin Griffin, two colored boys, took @trip to Rosslyn, Va., yesterday. They carried an old shotgun in hcpes of scaring vip some game in the vi- cinity of the piace to bring home with them. They were successful in starting several rabbits and other small game, but every time the trigger was pulled the gun failed to explode. This fact led the youths to believe that the weapon was not loaded and they began’ fooling with it between themeselvés. Curtis, after some fooling, peinted the gun at Griffin, in imitation highwayman style, and pulled the trigger. The repeated hammerings on the cap final- ly exploded the charge and the gun went off with a loud report, to the consternation of Curtis. The charge entered the side of Griftin, and he fell to the ground with a ery. ‘Without loss of time the wounded boy was picked up and carried to the Emergency Hoepital in a wagon. An examination of his injuries by the physicians revealed the fact that the wounds were necessarily fatal. The boy was go told, and at his re- quest a Catholic priest was sent for and his parents summoned. Death relieved his suf- terings at 6 o'clock in the evening, but be- fore he expired he exonerated Curtis of any attempt to kill him, the shooting being purely accidental. On-this account young Curtis was not placed under arrest. A ’Possum Hunt. Policeman Lake of the seventh precinct captured a burglar about 3 o'clock Sat- urday morning, though no record was made of the arrest on the police station blotter. The policeman had quite a tussle with the unruly prisoner, and was obliged to use his club before he could take him to the station. While walking up 32d strect at that hour in the morning he heard a commotion in the poultry house of Mr. Barnes. With visions of chicken thieves in his mind he stealthily walked over to the place, the uproar among the chickens increasing. Opening the door and peering in he saw no man, though the fowls were still noisy. Striking a match he peered in the place, and only saw the startled chickens. Closing the door he was about to leave when he saw a rustling in the grass. Running in this direction he pounced down cn a moving body, too small to be a man or child. He had struck an opcssum, and being an expert in capturing such his old-time hunting knowledge of palmy boyhood days in the country came back to him. He caught the animal by the tail, struck it over the head several times to stun, but not hard enough to kill it, and took it to the station. The ‘possum was a big one, and Sergeant James Haney was given possession of the delicious mor- sel. Though not announcing his intention Sergeant Haney will keep the opossum un- til Thanksgiving day, when ne will be fat enough to baké and eat. Services Yesterday. ‘There was a large attendance at the services for men at St. John’s Church last evening, it being the first of the regular monthly meetings which will be held during the winter and early spring by the local chapter of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew. An excellent sermon wes delivered during the evening. At Trinity Catholic Church Rev. Francis T. McCarthy, 8. J., the assistant pastor, whose eloquence and oratorical ability are well known, delivered ene of the best ser- mons that the congregation has listened to for some time. His text was taken from the gospel of the day, and his remarks were on patriotism. The sermon was attentively listened to and struck a respofisive chord in the hearts of the congregation, The 8 o’clock mags yesterday at Trinity Catholic Church’ was celebrated by Rev. Father Crowley, formerly of Ireland, but now of Brooklyn, whe Is on a visit to Mr. Jchn Crowley, of 1427 32d street. The Yuung People’s Missionary Society of the West Washingfon Lutheran Church gave an afternoon yesterday to the dis- cussion of missionary topics, interspersed with musical selections. A ‘number of the young lady members of the society par- ticipated In the program, which was un- der the direction of Miss Georgie Wenner. Rev. Geerge N. Luccock, D. D., pastor of the Metropolitan Presbyterian Church, de- livered a good sermon yesterday morning at the West Street Presbyterian Church. At the evening services Rev. Varnum D. Collins, M. D., delivered an interesting ser- mon on “‘Salt- Lake City and Home Mis- . Dr. W. J. T. Wright occupied the Fulpit yesterday morning at the Dumbar- ton Avenue M. E. Church, and delivered a strong sermon. At Mt. Zion M. E. Church the services in the evening were largely attended, the sermon being delivered by the pastor, Rev. E. W. 8. Peck, to the Stewards’ Auxiliary Association. Honor to Father Bernadine. A triduum was inaugurated yesterday ut late mass at Trinity Catholic Church in honor of Rev. Father Bernardine Realino, 8. J., whom Pope Leo XIII beatified within the present year. Services were held last evening, at which a sermon was delivered by Rev. Father McCarthy. Services. wiil also be held this evening, at which a ser- mon will be delivered, the triduum closing tomorrow evening. The services are more especially for men. Small Fire. ‘While on duty at 32d and M streets last evening about 8 o’clock Policeman Edwards noticed a blaze coming from the chimney of house 3408 M street. He turned in an alarm, to which the engines promptly re- sponded, though the fire had gained con- siderable headway before the firemen reached the scene. After a sharp battle the blaze was extinguished, but not until about $300 damage had been done by the fiery element, the damage to the house being covered by insurance. The blaze was caused by a defective flue. The house was owned by Dennis T.-Keady, the lower part being occupied by Louis Prager as a junkshop, and the upper part by Sarah Johnson, colored, as a residence. A Broken Knee. Joseph Mahoney, a colored laborer, aged thirty-seven years, living at 2 H street northwest, while at work this morning, shortly after 7 o’clock, at the Great Falls ice house, on Water street between 30th and 3ist streets, fell down the steps of the place and broke his‘knee cap. He was con- veyed to the Emergeney Hospital in the patrol wagon, where the broken bones were set. Later the injured man was taken ‘to his home. “! Miscellameo Mr. H. B. Polkinhern-reported to the po- lice that some one stole a black whip from bis carriage, which: was standing in front of his residence at 2432.P street, Saturday. | There was a runaway on M street about 7 o'clock last evening, the outfit being checked by collision with a tree at 26th and M streets, slightly injuring the buggy, the horse escaping harm. For Twenty-Kight Years Disbursing Officer. Benjamin F. Fuller, for twenty-eight years disbursing officer of the Agricultural Department, died yesterday at his home on Rhode Island avenue of apoplexy. He was @ native of Pennsylvania, seventy-one years old. In his boyhood his parents re- moved to Illinois, and from-tirat state in 1861 he tried to enlist. Owing to defective eyesight he was not permitted to join the army. After the war he was appoint- ed a clerk in the Interior Depart- ment and assigned to service in the agricultural bureau, and was made dis- bursing officer by Isaac Newton, then com- missioner of agriculture. He was a char- ter member of the Belt Line Railroad Com- pany, the Lincoln Bank and the Equitable ong Association. Since he retired from official life he entered into real estate bysiness with his son, under the firm name of Fuller & Fuller. He was one of the oldest members of the Centennial Lodge of Masons. Mr. Fuller’s position in the Department of Agriculture brought him in connec- tion with most of the business men of this city, by whom he was held in the highest esteem for his honesty, integrity and con- siderate treatment of his fellow men. Three sons and a daughter survive him. Two sons are practicing law in the west; the other was in the real estate business in this city with Mr. Fuller. ===>, Anti-Saloon Meeting. The evening service of Keller Memorial Church last night was converted into an anti-saloon meeting. Rev. C. H. Butler, the pastor, conducted the opening services, concluding with an earnest ifiahes Gas the success of those seeking to enforce the law and to lessen intemperance in the city. He then read the deliverances of the Evan- Selical Lutheran Church cn the temper- ance reform, and introduced as the pres! dent of the meeting Mr. D. K. Sargent, chairman of a special committee of the Anti-Saloon League of the District of Co- lumbia, who, after a brief review of the anti-saloon movement in the District, in- troduced Rev. Wm. H. Honn as the speak- er of the occasion. Mr. Honn referred to his experience in the Iowa campaign of 1882, and experiences in other states, and urged his audiences to inform themselves on his proposition that neither saloons nor intoxicating drinks were of any use to the individual or the community. Before pro- nouncing the benediction the pastor called on President Ewin, who was in the au- dience, for a few remarks as to what could be done at this time, and Mr. Ewin advised the congregation to concentrate its atten- tion for the time being on the saloon with- ir 400 feet of the church, and to make this application of the motto of the league, “The Saloon Must Go.” Rev. Mr. Honn was then called on te offer closing prayer, and the benediction was pronounced by the pastor. Next Sunday evening a public meeting is to be held by the Anti-Saloon League at Dovglas Memorial Mcthodist Church, and on November 8 there is to be a grand rally, with Rev. Luther B. Wilson, D.D., as the principal speaker. ee Plasterers’ Union. At a meeting of plasterers held yesterday evening at Electrical Workere’ Hall a per- manent organization was effected which will be known as the Operative Plasterers’ Asso- ciation of Washington. The following per- manent officers were elected and installed: President, Frank Procter; vice president, Olver Preston; recording secretary, Fred W. Goulding; financial secretary, C. T. Lacey; sergeant-at-arms, J. J. O'Connor. The union was organized under a charter from the National Plasterers’ Union, and it was also decided to apply for a charter from the American Federation of Labor. At the meeting yesterday eighty-five members were enrolled, and it is confidently expected by those prominent in the organi- zation that a large majority of the pias- terers of the city wiil become allied with the union. —— McKinley Pole and Flag Raising. At Accotink, on the Mt. Vernon estate, “in Fairfax county, Va., Saturday afternoon a flag pole, seventy-four feet high was raised, and a flag bearing the names of “McKinley, Hobart and McCaul” was float- ed to the breeze, after which addresses were delivered by Thomas G. Hensey and Col. Wm. L. Bramhall of this city to seven- ty-four voters and numerous ladies ard chil- dren, nearly all the audience being white It was stated that about 75 per cent of the vote of that district will be cast for sound money and protection. ————— Rumor Dented. A report has gained wide circulacion that the Washington and Mount Vernon Electric Railway Company has purchased the Washington and Falls Church electric line, and would take possession of the property November 1. President Abbot of the for- mer company today told a Star reporter that his company has not made the pur- chase and that there are no negotiations looking to that end, but that it was prob- able that the Washington, Alexandria and Mt. Verron would operate the other under a traflle arrangement after the close of the present month. ————E Death of Sister Mary Stanis! Sister Mary Stanislavs, for many years connected with the Notre Dame Convent of this city, died Saturday evening at 7 o'clock. She was in her seventy-second year, and was a native of Germany, tut eame to Cincinnati when a child. She en- tered the Notre Dame of Cincinnati in her twenty-first year. Last August she celebrated her gofden jubilee as a religious. 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Stair- way and elevator. it ——— If It Isn’t the Finest il finds no place here. We have no use for Fruits, Vegetables and Poultry that are not the choicest. Everything in season. Money back if you're not satisfied. CANNON & CHANDLER, 76 to 81 Cen. mk. it —_-—___ Royal Headache Powders cure. 10c. mb5-m,w.fstf ——.-_——— Latest Improved High-arm Singer Ma- chine, $20, at Oppenheimer’s New Home Agency, 614 9th n-w. Machines rented and repaired. ate ——_ i Sure to Be One Ham that's sweeter, more delicious, than any oth- er. “Partridge” Hams enjoy that reputation. In all markets. J. G. Oeser, 407 K st. mkt. it —__>+—__—_ ; ‘The King of Pills is Beecham's. $y®dily GOLDEN JUBILEE Oclebration by German Oatholio Ohurch of : St. Mary. Mass Celebrated and Hloquent Ser- mon by Mgr. Schroeder—Socie- ties That Participated. The golden jubilee of the German Catho- lic Church of 8t. Mary, Mother of God, was begun yesterday morning. The attractive church building, on Sth street, was beauti- fully decorated with flowers and potted plants, and at the solemn pontifical high mass, the principal service of the day, there was @ congregation that taxed the accommodations of the church, and many persons were unable to gain admission at all. The scene within the church wasa mem- orable one, the beauty of the flowers, the innumerable lights and the handsome vest- ments of the church dignitaries lending the Picturesque to the occasion. The Mass. Archbishop Martinelli was the celebrant of the mass, assisted by Rev. Father Cor. nelius Gillespie, S. J., of St. Aloysius’ and Rev. Father Henry 8. Nagengast, assistant priest at St. Mary's, as deacons of honor: Rev. William J. Ennis of the Georgetown University as deacon, Rev. Father Burns of St. Aloysius’ as subdeacon, Very Rev. Z. F. M. Dumont of the Catholic University as assistant priest, and Rev. Father Ryan, rector of the Church of the Immaculate Conception, as master of ceremonies. Inside of the chancel rail during the mass were Very Rev. Donatus Sbarretti, Rev. Peter Frischbier of St. Michael's Church, Baltimore; Rev. Francis Bischoff of Bt. Augustine's, Rev. 8. F. Ryan and Rev. John Ryan of the Church of the Immacu- late Conception, Rev. Paul Rennolds of St. Matthew's, Rev. Patrick J. O'Connell of St. Stephen’s, Rev. D. C. De Wulf of Brook- land, Very Rev. Thomas Bouquillon, D. D., professor of moral theology at the Catho- lic University; Rev. H. Hyvernat, D. D., professor of the Semitic languages at the Catholic University; Rev. Gilbert Simmons of the College of St. Thomas Aquinas, Very Rev. John M. Legrand of the Marist Col- lege, Brookland Station, and Very Rev. P. J. Franciscus of the Holy Cross College, Brookland. The Sermon. The sermon was in German and‘ was delivered by Mgr. Joseph Schroeder, D.D. Ph.D., professor of dogmatic theology at the Catholic University. In his sermon he laid stress upon the idea that the celebra- tion of the jubilee was a munifestation of the faith of the members of the parish in Christ Jesus. He enlarged upon this idea, and dwelt at some length upon the history of St. Mary’s and the work it had accomplished in its half century's exist- ence. Archbishop Chappelle of Santa Fe, New Mexico, after the sermon made a few re- marks in English, in which he congratu- lated the congregation on the splendid par- ish that had been built up by the late Father Alig and his successors, particu- larly the present rector, Rev. Father Glaab. He referred feelingly to the death of Father Alig and recalled that he himself preached the funeral oration over the dead priest. Last evening vespers were said and a ser- mon was preached by Mgr. Stephan of the Indian mission bureau. The attendance eal nearly as large as it was in the morn- ing. Also Participated. Yesterday was also the fiftieth anniver- sary of St. Joseph's Beneficial Society, and this organization also participated in the ceremenies. The society, which numbers about 130 members, assembled at St. Joseph's Hall, and at 10:30 o'clock march- ed to St. Mary’s Church in a body. A feat- ure of the celebration was the music, under the direction of Prof. William Waldecker. The mass sung was “La Hache Mass in Cc.” At the offertory Diabelli's “Jubilate Deo” was rendered. This morning at 9 o'clock a solemn re- quiem high mass was celebrated for the repose of the souls of the members of the parish wno have died during the fifty years of its existence. In the evening vespers will be held and Rev. William Tappert of Covington, Ky., will preach the sermon. ast Gibbons will pronounce the bene- ction. 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