Evening Star Newspaper, October 14, 1897, Page 17

16 —_— LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Bertha Creigh- Academy of Music_—Mis: ton in “Romeo and Julie Rustican Grand Opera House.—“The Sidewalks of New York. Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—The Rentz- Santley Company. Lafayette Square Opera House.—Lillian Russell, Della Fox and Jeff. De Angelis, in “The Wedding Day.” New National Theater—Primrose and West's Minstrel Glen Echo—Concert by the Royai Hun- garian Band. South Capitol street between N and O.— Washington Athletic Club fair. Willard Hall—Exhibition of graph. the Bio- —__+—_—_ EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Samuel J. Pentz for Glymont d intermediate landings at 9:30 a.m. Steamer Norfolk for Norfolk and For- tress Monroe p.m. Trains leave 13% street and Pennsylvania avenue for Ariington hourly from 8 a.m. to 8 pm. Trains leave " street and Pennsylvania aunt Vernon at 6:30, 10:05, 11 4 and 4:15 p.m. WE you 4 Even after we've cleaned your carpets. We will send our own men, who will cut and lay the carpets as the work should be done. Low prices. M. R. THORP, 488 Maine ave. Eggs at 14 Page 6. BALTIMOR . doz. Johnston's. OH TLLETIN. RATES. $2.50. for round Daily until F: day. BALTIMORE trains in ¥ $1.00. All » 1th. RLY'S SONS. Ss. 1105 7th n.w. KENNY'S FINE COFFEES. Merdehling Java and Arabian Mocha eno _equ Svs: at cost. C. D. .NY, 7 City Stores. Svugar-cured Shoulders, 6% gee Send or tel. 984 your orders for latrobe and furnace work; competent and careful me- Jchnston’s. p.6. anics employed. Jno. Moran, 2126 Pa.av. Arbuckte's, 10tsc. pekg. Johnston's. pg. 6. CITY AND DISTRICT. BROUGHT TO A CLOSE. fhe W. €. T. U. Annual Convention Concludes Its Labors. The annual convention of the W. C. T. U., which was in session for two days In Vermont Averue Christian Church, ad- jeurned yesterday afternoon. The prize banner for the largest addi- tion to membership was presented to Mrs. Duftield, president of Lincoln Memorial Auxiliary, the presentation speeches being by Mrs. Mabel Welsh, whose “Y¥" ion of the banner previously. ient was complimented by Rev. Dr. George Moore of Fisk University, Nash- vii made Miss Clara Welsh Stewart was made su- perintendent of the flower mission, Mrs. Dr. ‘ewman of the department of purity erature and art. In the report made by Mrs. C. Cowsil, superintendent of the prison and jail de- partment, appeal was made for Bibles for It_was asked that they be sent to Mrs. T. W. Dawson, 923 French street. In the Sabbath otservance report it was shown that 11.000 pages of literature had been distributed during the year by the superintendent of that department, Mrs. M. E. Catlin. Nine superintendents re- ported. The convention adjourned after singing the h: “God Be With You Till We Diverce Granted. Maude Duvall Crist has been granted, by Judge Hagner, a divorce from Wm. E. Crist, the defendant not contesting the suit. ee $2.00 = Te Philadelphia and Return next Sunday via the Rennsylvania Yailroad, the standard railroad of America. Leave B. and P. station at 7:00, 8:00, and 11:00 a.m.—Adv ——___ Fined for Assaulting a Boy. William Ewin, a well-dressed man, ap- parently about fifty-five years of age, was today fined $2) by Judge Kimball for strik- ing Thomas T. Elam, a youth, Sunday evenin st. Mr. Ewin, who at night assists a store- keeper in the northeastern section of the ity, became angered at some boys who nz him, and, mistaking Elam for party, struck him a blow on the head with his fist and injured his hearing. Are Going to Baltimore next Sunday tuke the Pennsylvania railroad. None better. Round-trip tickets, only $1.00. — Advertisement. = Mrs. Newell Acquitted. After a short deliberation, the jury in the case of Lucy Bacon Newell, charged, ted in The Star, with writing and te Mrs. Martha E. Roberts, last libelous letter, returned a verdict of not suilty in Criminal Court No. 2 late afternoon, and Judge Bradley @scharged the accused from custody. Sale of Marshall Hall and Steamboats harles Macalester” and “River vers of certain of the personal Marshall Ha!!, will take place Monday morning. the 1Sth instan:, o'clock. Persons desiring to attend can obtain ticke om the superin- Mr. Fenwick, at the Macalester’s pot of 7th street. Boat leaves at of of the Mars! land, tracts © propert company’s ommencing at 11 t in Star for pitt last evening a n was adopted congratulating Gen. Miles on the success which attended his re- z to Europe. ¢ Thomas Mc- of the ith New York Volunteers ted to membership. Suit to Annal Deed. Attorneys Mason N. Richardson and fienry F. Woodard, the committee of John F. Drie Ss adjudged insane several months ago, have filed a bill in equity asainst Eliza E. Tweedy and others, pray- ing that a deed ef trust on lot 45 . square’ xiven by Dries to secure her ihe pay- ment of an alieg to Dries, be gecla null a The complainanis contend that ef unsound mind, and they ask for an accounting. — Concluding sale of rare and valuable an- tique furniture, china, silver, cut glass, &c., at Sloan's, 1407 G st., tomorrow, at 11 a.m! Bargains are to be ha Voters Going Home. It is said at the headquarters of the re- Publican and democratic congressional campaign committees in this city that @ great deal of interest is being mani- fested in the coming elections in the sev- eral states by the voters residing tempo- rarily in Washington. This is shown, it Is said, by the demands for the reduced rate tickets for heme-going voters that have been provided by the committees. These tickets will be valid upen the railroads upo. specified dates and permit the voters to reach their voting places in time to reg- ister. DEATH FROM INHALING GAS Orezed by Loss of Her Husband, Mrs. Pagan- hoff Oommits Suicide, The Deed ‘arefally Planned—Deceas- ed Had Been Employed as Nurse in Homeopathic Hospital. Disconsolate over the loss of her hus- band, and not wishing to live without him, Mrs. Ollie Paganhoff committed suicide by inhaling gas this morning at the residence of Mr. Howard A. Graham, 1227 10th street northwest. The suicide was most carefully planned and successfully carried out. Mrs. Paganhoff’s husband died about five years ago, and twice prior to this she made attempts upon her own life. The third and last effort was successful. A short time after her husband’s death she attempted suicide by the use of gas, but her plan was frustrated. Some little time ago she again tried to end her existence, this time with a pistol, and selecting her husband’s grave in Rock Creek cemetery as the place of execution. Employed as Trained Nurse. The woman had been visiting her sister in Jackson, Ohio, for the past two or three weeks. She had been taking her leave from duties in the Homecpathic Hospital in this city, where she was employed as a trained nurse. She returned here Tuesday, and, two or three days of her leave re- mained, she determined to spend the time at the residence of Mr. Graham, who has known her tor many years. She appeared to be in excellent health and spirits, and made many plans for her winter's work. Several remarks which she made, however, and which were brought to mind by the oc- currence, showed that self-destruction was uppermost in her mind all the time. aturally she was a bright woman, and had rather extraordinary business capabili- ! , but it is supposed that her husband's th so preyed upon her as to unbalai her mind. When she first came to the house she Was given a large front room in the second story. After the first day she comp!ained that a boarder in the house, who was sick and occupied the next room, kept her awake at night, and asked for a small hall room on the sare floor, in the rear of the house. This request was granted. Last sht she appeared in brighter spirits than usual. but when told that she was to be left alone in the house for a little while begged Mr. Graham and his wife not to go, saying that they might not see her again. No particular attention was paid to this remark, as it was supposed she referred to her return to duty at the hospital, to occur within a few days, as after that time she would be particularly busy and could not get out to see them. Complied With Request. ‘They stayed in the house, nevertheless, and the evening was passed playing cards. About 11 o'clock all went to bed, Mrs. Paganhoff going to the small room men- tioned. After every one was in bed she called Mr. Graham and asked for a pencil. This was given to hér, and in a few min- utes she called again and asked if the light burning outside her door should be extin- guished. She was told to do as she pleased, and she put it out, evidently fearing an ex- plosion from the gas which was so soon to end her existence. That was the last seen or heard of her alive. Upon geing down stairs this morning a little before 8 o'clock Mrs. Graham noticed a strong odor of gas, and, following it up to its source, saw that the transom over Mrs. Paganhoft’s door was tighiiy closed. Mrs. Graham called to her husband to come down quickly, and upon his arrival the door was broken open. The odor of gas was so strong that the room could not be entered for a moment, even to open the window. Mrs. Paganhoff was discovered, attired in night clothes, lying across the foot of the bed, with her pillow placed as close as pos- sible to the gas jet. Tne gas fixture had been unscrewed in the center, and the whole volume of gas in the pipe had poured into the room. The transom and windows had been tightly stuffed with paper, and a heavy bianket had been hung 80 as to stop all cracks about the door. The deed was evidently planned with the closest atten- tion to. every detail, the woman probaly profiting and being spurred on by the thought that she had made two previous failures in the endeavor to end her life. A Last Message. Upon close search in the room a card was found, on which was written in lead nencil —probably with the pencil Mrs. Paganhoff borrowed before going to bed—“Please see tat I am dead before you bury me.” She had always had a horror of being buried alive, and had frequently made her friends promise that they would take every precaution in case of probable death to see that life was extinct before ordering her interment. There was no sign of suffering on the face of the dead woman, but rather a look of contentment, as though all trouble had been left behind. Dr. Duffey was immediately called, but could do nothing, and stated that the wo- man had probably been dead three or four hours. The coroner was notified, as well as Mrs. Paganhoff’s father and mother, and arrangements for the funeral will be made this evening. aoe Money to lend at 5 and 6 per cent on real estate. Frank T. Rawlings, 1505 Pa. ave— Advertisement. —_—— NEW OFFICERS IN CHARGE. Installation of Lenders of Anti-Civil Service League. The installation of the recently elected officers of the National Republican Anti- Civil Service League tuok place at the reg- ular weekly meeting of the league, at the Hotel Emrich, last evening, the officers being: President, A. M. Clapp of New York; first vice president, Henry M. Baker of ew Hampsaire; second vice president, C. P. Dorr of West Virginia; treasurer, C. H. secretary, W. D. Lester; assistant secretary, George C. Randall, and sergeant- at-arms, W. H. McKinney. ‘The following standing committees were also appointed xecutive—F. P. chairman; Dr. yeorge C. Randall, Lewis, Conneggicut, L. Robins, Maryland; New Jersey; W. P- Scott, West Virginia, and C. 0. Houk, Iilinois. Revolutions—C. H. Rouse, South Dakota, irman, Dr. C. V. Petteys, District of ‘olumbia; G. F. Page, Oregon; T. F. Ellis, Missouri, and J. C. Boe, New Jersey Finance—W. C. Miles, Alabama, chair- Baker Saville, New York, and H. 5 Indiana. Printing—WiLiam H. McKenney, Florida, chairman; John McCormick, Maryland, and M. G. West, Tennessee. Membership—R. P. Blake, Virginia, irman; Chase Royes, District of Colum- bia, and John H. Barnes, Maryland. Ten nev: members were elected, and in- vitations were received from Maryland, North Carolina, Indiana, Tennessee, West Virginia, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, and oth- er states, asking the league to send dele- gates to those states for the purpose of ex- plaining its object and the operation of the civil service la Dr. W. C. Boteler of Maryland and Mr. E. Ham addressed the league, the former explaining that President McKinley, in sus- taining the civil service act, should not be held responsible for performing his duty under a bad law. ee gee We'll Make Your Parlor Chairs As handsome and stylish as new, if you'll let us upholster or re-cover them. Carpets cleaned in matchless style. Made moth- proof free. Wagons call. Empire Upholstery and Carpet Cleaning Wks., 631-5 Mass. ave. —Advertisement. ——__ Number of Jail Prisoners. At roll call at the District jail yesterday morning 457 prisoners answered, making the highest number ever before recorded in the history of the prison. Of this number 320 were coiored males and 52 colored fe- males. The white prisoners numbered 76, of whom four were females. —__ $1.25 To Baltimore and Return §1.25 via Pennsylvania Railroad. Tickets on sale Saturday and Sunday, Oc- tober 16 and 17, and valid for return pas- sage until Monday, October 18. Good on any train.—Advt. THE EVENING STAR! PAUREDAY, OCTOBER is,: 1897-16 PAGES. DRILL OF THE FINEST Local Police Competing at National Ball Park. HANDSOME SILK BANNER THE PRIZE Each Precinct Company Confident of Winning the “Pennant.” PASSING IN REVIEW The Commissioners and officials of the District government were among those who were on hand at the base ball park this afternoon to witness the comffetitive drill participated in by companies of policemen from the different precincts for the hand- some silk flag offered. by Commissioner Wight. There was a large audience on the grand stand, while the “bleachers” accom- modated an enthusiastic contingent. With the exception of the national colors, there was no attempt made to decorate the grounds or make them especially attrac- tive, the presence of about 250 policemen in dress uniform being considered as attrac- tion enough for the friends of the “finest” who bad assembled to witness their drill movements. Major Moore, Captain Austin and other officials of the police department were. on hand early in the afternoon. Among them wer? the lieutenants, sergeants and inspec- tors. It had been planned that each Heu- tenant was to drill his cwn company, but this rule was not an iron-clad one, and in some of the precincts the sergeant who has acted as drillmaster was announced us the one who would be in command in the final contest. The Drill Teams. The precinct drill teams mentioned in Tuesday's Star, thirty-two in each, met on the grounds shortly after 2 o’clock, and considerable speculation was indulged in as to who world carry off the flag. Some of the officers of ecch company made boasts as to the final outcome of the af- fair, while most of them had an filea that the contest would really include but three of the precincts. Much hard work had been done by the companies, and some good instincters had taught them the move- ments with their batons. In most of the precincts this work had been asstgned to a sergeant, and some claim {s made that the companies commanded on the field: hy the one who instructed them will have an advantage ov-r those in which a change to the lieuterant is made. The companies of the seventh, eighth and ninth precincts are the only ones in which the lieu ants have officiated. These are Lieutenan Swindells of the seventh (Georgetown) precinct, Lieutenant Kenny of the eighth ard Lieutenant McCathran of the ninth, and each is confident that his command will have as good a show as the others. Sergeant Moore of the first precinct has had his company in the Smithsonian grounds recently, and the movements of his men satisfied him that the flag is. to be raised on No. 1. Sergeants Jordan of the second, McNeely of the third, Daley of the fourth, Mulhall of the fifth and Lombardy of Ge sixth have also done some effective work. The Judges Selected. Engineer Commissioner Black and Cap- tains Burr and Beach were selected as judges, and some officers of the local mili- tary companies interested in the affair were also present to pass upon the move- ments of the companies. A copy of the program was given to each officer in command of a company, as printed in Tuesday’s Star. The program for each company was as follows: 1, open ranks; manual; close ranks; 4, fours right; fours left; 6, oblique in column of fours; 7, being in line, turn and advance; 8, being in line, turn and halt; 9%, pass obstacle; 10, reform line; 11, being in column of fours, execute left front into line without halting; 12, marching in col- umn of fours, execute on right into line; 13, marching in column of fours, form line to the front and halt; 14, marching in line, matching in column of fours to front; march the company in line around the dia- mond, halting at place of beginning. Ninth Opens the Drill. Promptly at 2:30 o'clock the ninth com- pany, in command of Lieut. McCathran, was called to the field. The men marched upon the drill ground and formed in line fifteen yards in front of the judges and reported to the senior officer of the board. The fifth precinct was presented second; the eighth, third; second, fourth; sixth, fifth; first, sixth; seventh, seventh; fourth, eighth, ard third, ninth. At the conclusion of the drill the com- panies will form a battalion and march in review. — One of the finest cpportunities for inyest- ment for speculators, builders or syndic: presents itself in the trustees’ sale of over 450 feet front on P street, and also a front of 115 feet on Ist street’ northwest. ‘This property can readily be subdivided and will be sold tomorrow afternoon at 4:30 o'clock. See advertisement . ————— Large sale of furniture and carpets at Sloan's 1407 G st., Saturday at 10 a.m.—Ad. FOR A BUILDING FUND. Young People’s Societies to Solicit Subscriptions for Y. M. C. A. A meeting of young men, representatives of young people's organizations in the churches, was held last evening at the residence of Mr. Chas. E. Foster, on 16th street, for the purpose of enlisting the aid of the young people in the work of can- vassing the city for subscriptions to the building fund of the Young Men’s Chris- tian Association. Mr. Foster, who is the chairman of the citizens’ committee of one hundred, made a statement of the financial condition, which was to the effect that the association now owns clear of debt the lot »pon which the present building stands, valued at $100,000, and that it purposes to purchase the lot next adjoining the present property on the east at a cost of $25,000, and to erect and furnish a building to cost in the neighbor- hood of $140,000. This, as he stated, makes $165,000 to be raised, of which $30,000 is al- ready pledged, leaving $135,000 yet to be se- cured. It was decided to appoint a committee of five, representing the various young peo- ple’s organizations, to determine upon a general pian of operation, it being under- stood that in formulating this plan the committee should consult the pastors of the city and secure their approval and co- cperation at the start. Three members of this committee were appointed, as follows: John B. Steman, ‘jr., Mount Pleasant Congregational Church; Miles M. Shand, Calvary Baptist Church: Harry O. Hine, Waugh M. E. Church. The appointment of the other members will be made later by the chairman and secretary of the citizens’ committee and the general secretary. . ————S—— Gayton Coal Fast Taking the Lead! $5.25 per ton—stove—egg—nut. Ask your dealer for Gayton. Ins'st on having it. Accept no substitute. Wholesale by Pow- hattan Coal Company, 1368 C street north- west. "Phone 620.—Advt. Entertained the Jantors. The senior ciass of the Lucy Webb Hayes National Training School gave a social to the new junior class Tuesday night. The members of the faculty stocd near the door and received the juniors as they entered. Dr. Alfred H. Ames, president of the school, made an address of welcome to the juniors, and the seniors sang their class song of welcome. Miss Newell, in behalf of the se- nior class, delivered an address, It is understood that the junior class is planning to tender the faculty and the se- niors a surprise party. Mrs. Dickinson, until lately the pre-ep- tress of the school, has removed to the Wo- man’s College at Baltimore, and Miss Ida Royes of Washington is ker successor. eee $1.00 Excursion to Baltimore next Sunday via Pennsylvania railroad. Tickets good ¢n all trains except the Con- gressional Limited.—Advt. = RECEIVER SCHDEPF'S REPLY Arguments Advancedin Support of Appli- cation fora Permit. Wants a Pipe Liné fer Compressed Air and.Chargtag 6tations o Eckingte@ Road. Receiver Schcepf ofs the Eckington and Belt ratiroads has sutmitted to the Com- missioners his reply to the letter of the Commissioners concemping the equipment of the roads he represents with air mo- tors. After reciting that as early as March 24, 1897, he had applied. to the Commission- ers for a permit to lay a pipe line for com- Pressed air and éntroduce manhotes for ré- charging. motors at intervals along tie line of the Eckington and Soldiers’ Home railway, and quoting his subsequent letters upon the subject, and claiming. legislative authority for introduction of the system, Mr. Schoepf say: “Of course, you understand that when connected up from one reservoir to another the air will not run as liquid, but will only equalize the pressure, and, therefore, there can be no other way than that of.a pipe Ine, as it would prove a most unsatisfac- tery process, and would run the: cost ‘of operation up very much. “I also again cailed attention to the am- ple legislative authority for the construc- ton, and added that I would accept a per- mit for a portion of the distance asked in order that the operation of the line could be examined and tested. “Under date of June 28, 1897, I advised the Commissioners of the adoption of the Hoadley-Knight system of eompressed air prepulsion, and under the same date mod- ified my application of March 24, 1897, and said: “This plan will give me a pipe line to cennect the tracks of both the above named companies with the power house of the Eckington and Soldiers’ Home Railway Company at 5th and T streets northeast, and will be part of the permanent instualla- tion of the compressed air system referred to in my notification of even date.’ " Emergency Stations. He alleges successful operation of the system in New York, quotes a letter of his to the Commissioners dated in September, in which he calls attention to the necessity for emergency charging stations, introcuc- ing a comparison between the pipe lincs and the feeder wires used by the under- ground electric roads, and cites as pre- cedents for the granting of such permits the excavations made by the Columbia railway. This company, he says, has also been allowed to change the surface of the pavement to conform to its construction, instead of making its construction conform with _the surface of the street, as required a the act of March 2, 1889, 25 Stat., page 97. He says the permit recently granted to the Capital Traction: Company to change its power, which, the letter says, involves much excavating. Atterney Thomas’ opin- ion on theright of the company to use com- pressed air as a motive power is quoted, and attention is then invited to section 6 of the act approved June 19, 1889, conf ring upon the Eckington road power to op- crate its lines by horse, cable or electric power. In that sectien appear the words, “to make all needful jand convenient trenches and excavations and sewer con- nections in any of s@id streets or places, where said corporatian may have the right to construct and operate its road, and place in such trenches and-excavations all need- ful and convenient devices and machinery for operating said railrodd in the manner and by the means afopesaid.” Quotes the tAct. Mr.’ Schoepf says the ‘act of June 10, 1896, requires equipment ef both roads.with compressed atramoiive pawer, if approved by the Commissfoners, and, in:default of such equipment, requires underground elec- tric equipment, and provides for making excavations. He concludes as follows: “I submit that the plain and express lan- guage of section 8 ‘constitutes. a legislative grant to the roads of ‘the ‘right to make all necessary excavations and install all neces- say underground construction, first for the air power, and, in the-alternative, the elec- tric. The Commissioners have approved the air system, and the right to the permit for its complete installation logically follows. “It seems to me that the only question for the Commissioners now to decide is the purely legal one as to the meaning of sec- tion 8 of the act of June 10, 1896, and I cannot think that any- serious difficulty up- on that point can arise. “I am very anxious to commence work, and, in order to present the question for your decision, I inclose two applications, one for the Belt Railway Company and one for the Eckington and Soldiers’ Home Railway Company, for permits to make necessary excavations and‘ underground pipe lines and construction, under such safeguards as the Commissioners, in the exercise of the power conferred upon them by said section 8, shall prescribe. Finally, I respectfully request early action upon these applications. ———_—_—_. ROBBED HIS EMPLOYER. Frank Miner Arrested for Theft of Fifty Dollars. Frank Minor, a colored boy, who has not yet celebrated his eighteenth birthday, enjoyed the sweet anticipation of a good time during the coming Christmas holidays, ard would have had money enough to have purchased presents for his friends had it not been that the police arrested him today. Instead of being at home to celebrate he may be in prison, for the money he is alleged to have stolen from the house of Mrs. Mary E. Taylor, No. 412 10th street northwest. Frank's home is at 704 9th street, South Washington, but he has been employed in Mrs. Taylor's house for some time. He was a trusted servant about the house, but his pay was small. Having been un- able to fave much money he concluded to make a search for funds in the house, and "Tuesday he succeeded in finding Mrs. ‘Tay- lor’s satchel. There was a censiderable sum of money in the satchel, but Frank was willing to divide it with his employer, and did so. There were a hundred dollar bill, a fifty dollar pill and a number of smaller notes in the satchel, but Fraak took only the fifty note. He succeeded in getting the bill changed without being suspected of having stolen it, and yesterday he had the most enjoy- able time of his life. This morning when he returned to the house he had $45 of the money, and instead of Mrs. Taylor ac- cusing him of the theft and frightening him off, she watch2d his movements and saw him hide the money in the cellar. Then she called for the police, and De- tective Boardman vesponded. ' ‘The boy knew he had heen cornered, and he made no effort to get awayt He was locked up at the first precinet station and will be given a hearing-in court tomorrow. —. THE BPM. BOME. Annual Meeting of Mend of Managers —Report of President. The annual meetingjof the board of lady managers of the Be Hiome at Colonial Beach was held thig: week at_ Ascension Church. The report of the gresident, Mrs. W. G. Davenport, which was read, was, in part, as follows: “The home has beem im successful opera- tion three seasons. Swerty-eight children and ten young girls amd womea were cared for the first summer. Last year there were 105 children and'about the same num- ber of others. “Our family averaged the entire summer, beginning with June, between forty and fifty. Of these twenty-five were under eight years of age; nine were under three and four were infants in arms, their moth- ers, of course, being received: with them. Twenty were between the ages of fourcen and eighteen. We hud in all 109-ehildren. Of these only nineteen were dismissed after two weeks. All the others remained from three to four weeks, and several we were obliged to keep the entire summer, as they had no homes to go to. Besides the moth- ers with babes we had eight other grown women. “Miss Baird, the donor of the piano, placed in our care a young girl who was frail and in every way a very delicate child. She gained many pounds im flesh, and returned to her home tferred some other minister for the pla stronger and better than she had been for years.- Every child improved wonderfully. Nearly every one came to us in very bad physical condi- tion, but returned almost robust. “We had many children who came to us with very weak eyes. They were in every instance greatly improved, and for this rea- son I think we should work in harmony with the Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital, having @ room in our own home set apart for such patients as they mig't desire to send to ts. “We did not have as many cripples this year as last, but we had several that were sufferers with rheumatism, caused, I think, largely from want of good, nourishing fcod. I will state right here that we did not once call m a physician, although Dr. Eaten, who resided in his cottage nearby, kindly offered his services, and was at all times ready to advise us. “You will see from my report that we have fed and cared for over 2” children since this home has been in existence, ard had we never kept any over two weeks, our number would have been nearly doubled. We have not been able to take all who have applied. “Many improvements in the buiilings | have been made during the past summer, and now the property presents a nandsome and attractive appearance. A new kitchen has been built through the zealous efforts of Mrs. Weaver; the porches have been completed, blinds put on all tne windows and all neatly painted. The main butiding bas five rooms now entirely completed, and great care has been taken to make it solid and substantial.” The ladies of the board unanimously ¢x- pressed their entire confideace in Mrs. Davenport’s administration, and it was stated they feel greatly encouraged at the progress made and the prospect for the fu- ture usefulness of the home. desire to express thetr sincere S to the management of ihe steamer Jane Moseley for many acis cf generous kindness, particularly the free transporta- tion of children and others to and fro. They also highly appreciate the kindness of the National and Independent Ice Com- panies in giving, for the use of the home, throughout the entire season, a daily con- tribution of 100 pounds of ice. Meation should also be made, they say, of er and officers of the steamer Harry Ran- dall, who have always been found to be most courteous and obliging willing to favor the workers for the necdy littie ones in every way, and of the cottagers and other friends at the Beach, for acts of kindness. 83 Special Grand Excursion — to Fort Monroe, Norfolk & Va. Beach. via Norfolk & Wash. steamer from 7th st. wharf Saturday, 7 p.m. Tickets, $8, good to return Sunday night. Schedute this page. —Advertisemen — EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. Lamb Faction Discusses This Cit The executive committee of the Lamb faction of the republican party of Virginia, whose presence in Washington yesterday Was noted in The Star, continued its de- liberations last night. One outcome of the committee’s meeting was the determination to put campaign speakers in the field in every county, and the selection of dates for Speeches to be made by some of the most prominent speakers as follows: Col. Pat McCaull—Fairfax, October 18; Stafford Court House and Fredericksburg Might), 20th; Norfolk (night), 2Ist; New- port News (night), 22d; Suffolk (night), 23d Staunton, 25th; Clifton Forge, 26th; Roan_ oke, 27th; Lynchburg (night), 28th; Cul- peper (nig'i*), 20th; Alexandria (night), No- vember 1. Col. O. B. Rolier—O. andria, 234; Warrenton, 26th; Roanoke, 27th, and Buchanan, 28th. Col. James Lyons—Rockingham, | 18th Hanover, 20th; Charles City, 2ist; Peters- burg, 22d; Bedford, 25th; Montgomery ‘ e, 26th; Radford City (ight), 26th; Roanoke (night) 27th; Pulaski City, 28th, and Wytheville, 29th. William EB. Gaines—™ ee (night), 18th ot Plans in 2 scoquan, 22d; Alex- 25th; Clton Forse, Klenburg, 18th; Farmville (night), st; Crewe (night), 23d; Brunswick Stony Creek (night), 6 Petersburg (night), 27th; Amelia Court House (night), 28th; City Point {@igad, 29th; Greenville Court House, No- vember 1, Bellfleld (nignt), Novemner 1. ——_— Fine Cars. Fleet Locomotives. Matehless track. Pennsytvania railroad $2 exeursion to Philadelphia next Sunday, October 17.—Advt. ——— PLEASED WITH THE CHOICE. Bishop Newman Indorses Dr. Bristol ax Metropolitan Pastor. A verbal message from Bishop John P. Newman has been received by some of the leading members of the Metropolitan M. E. Church to the effeet that the bishop will approve the selection by them of Rev. Dr. Bristol of Evanston, Ill, as successor to Rev. Dr. Hugh Johrston, the present pas- tor of Metropolitan. whcse term of service will expire by limitation in March nex The receipt of the message gives much sat- isfaction, as an impression existed in the minds of many persons that Bishop New- man, who has charge of the matier, pre- In cenversation on the subject, howeve>, the bishop said he was highly pleased with the selection of Dr. Bristol. —_—_ Sale and Partition. Annie V. and Frank V. Hagerty have filed a bill in equity against Vernona M. Washington and others, asking for the sale and partition of lot G, square 378, of the estate of the late David Hagerty. Attor- neys Nauck & Nauck represent the com- plainants. PS SO COS OO OS OO OS VO<e- eo 4 { Fall Medicine ; 6 Is fully as important and as beneficial as @ spring” medicin We are now, as then, & ¢ to undergo a vhange of season. > m must be strengthencd, stained sand ected. Hood’: arsaparilla is the ‘ Medicine by purify th a iching the blood it invigorates and pro- 3 é tects the whole body. $ z H dd? Sarsa- $ OOd'S parilla * Is the Best—in fa the One True Blood aianakt ¢ sHood’sPills ay ee ekg IO OS Of Go 22 oo oe ve go The effect of Columbia Nat- ural Lithia Water is to regulate the urinary secretions and act gently on the Kidneys, causing the urine to flow freely, and correcting that extreme acidity of the urine which is often so troublesome and painful, and it also acts gently on the bowels. Its good effects in this last re- spect being perceptibly felt after using for a few days. It corects acidity of the stomach, aids di- gestion, stimulates digestion and builds up the system. It is pure, clear and light, and may be used in large quantities without feel- ing any fullness or inconven- ience. As table water it is un- surpassed, as it is perfectly pure and free from any organic mat- ter. 25c. $ gal. bottle. 460 K st. n.w. Tel. 1945. It It we told you that was starving, that didn't get to eat, you might resent it. And yet’ there are thousands of babies who Raver get the tat they shosld in their or who are not able to Gigest the fat that they do get. Fat is a necessity to your baby. It is baby life and beauty. A few drops of two and them. 12 bal it actually ) Your Baby. Scott’s Emulsion for all little ones, one, three years of age, is better than cream for ‘They thrive and grow on it. Lutz & Co., Horse Blankets, Lap Robes And _everyhting for your Oc9-12d 407 Pu. ave. m.w., adj. Nat'l Hotel. o \ FIRE IN APARTMENT HOUSE. Loss of Personal Effects and Damage to Buildin: dense cloud of smoke was seen coming from the front of John W. Griggs’ apart- ment house, No. 1118 1st street northwest, abcut 9 o'clock this morning, and the inci- dent caused great excitement. The smoke came from the first floor, which is several steps above grade, and it was not until the cry of “fire” was raised by those on the street that cccupants of the basement rooms were aware of what was transpiring just over their heads. Neighboring residents rushed to the scene, and, although the alarm was not sounded until a few minutes after 9 o'clock, there was no scarcity of children in the crowd. It was not until the arrival of the police reserves that the youngsters were gotten out of the way of the firemen. When the members of the fire department reached the building they found that the flames had taken complete possession of a room occupied by a colored woman named Tucker and her two daughtersg,They are employed at different homes as domestics and had left their rooms about 6 o'clock. Everything in the room was wrecked and the building was damaged. The cause of the fire could not be determined. Assist- ant Chief Belt made an examination of the premises. His idea was that the fire had started in a closet. There was no fire left in the room by the Tuckers, and it is thought its presence was due to spontacous combustion or a defective five. The loss is estimated at about $250. ES ES DAN WILLIAMS’ TRIAL. His Attorney's Prior Engagement Causes a Postponement. Because of the engagement of his attor- ney, Mr. Tracy L. Jeffords, in the Carr | case, the case of Dan Williams, the ex- policeman, which was set for trial before Judge Bradley, in Criminal Court No. 2, this morning, was indefinitely postponed. Williams, it will be recalled, was detailed by the chief of police to collect in the Po- lice Court the fines imposed by that court, the indictment charging that while he was so detailed he wrongfully converted to his own use certain sums of money which he came into possession of. The charge is that from May 1 to May 15, 1896, he em- PIMOPLY FACES Pimples, Dlotches, blackheads, mothy skin, itching, se ing hair, and vaby 0) CURA SOAP, the most effective skin nd beautifying soap in the world, as well as purest and sweetest for toilet, bath and nursery. Witicura red, rough, +, thin and cUTI oi Is sold throughout the world. POTTER D. and C. Corp. © Props., Loston. [7 "Iow to i 2 the Skin,” f:ee. manently cured by + Blood Humors o('giG¢iet Keepin. ‘CITY ITEMS. Harvey is Receiving many samples of brands of his famous oysters; they are now on his raw counter, and he pronounces them good, and adds that he has never seen oysters run so fine so early in the season for many years. 1t 2 aes Sewing Machines rented and repaired at Oppenheimer’s New Home Agency. 4 9th st. n.w. Plaiting and Pinking, 2c. per yd.i Its Such a Wonderfally Low Price For us to ask for papering rooms—only $2 up. F. G. NOLTE, &10 9th s' 0 branch Grand Exhibition of MOVING PICTURES. FIFTH BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOL, D st. between 4% and 6th s.w., Thursday, October 21, at 8 o'clock. Admission, 25 cents. Above entertainment post- poned from 14th to 2ist, same time and place. oe - Mrs. E. S. Brinton, Lately returned from England and the co: will give an Mustrated Lecture October m., at Gunton T 14th near Rt’ st. ickets, 25 cents. 11 A vocaL inent, mple Chapel AND INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT |ORROW, ‘Aes pressing needs 1 assistance of the gene: Ss public at this ¥ of talent has been sel m arranged to delight th aly 25. cents. it Lafayette. Tonight. Only Matinee Saturday. Positively only joint appea LILLIAN RUSSELL, DELLA FOX, JEFF. DE ANGELIS, In Strange & Edward's Comic Opera, THE WEDDING DAY. NEXT WEEK—THE PEERLESS MAGICIAN, ete. ocl4-22tf SUNDAY. Lafayette, cut" October 17. SOUSA AND FIS BAND, ASSISTED BY Miss MAUDE REESE DAVIE: oprano Miss JENNIE HOYLE. Violiniste REGULAR SOUSA PRICES. SEATS NOW ON SALE. ocl4-20tf COLUMBIA, none or open Evenings at 8:15. Mats. Tur. and Sat. at 2: Castle Sq. Opera Co. GRAND DOUBLE BILL. BILLEE TAYLOR AT 8:15. CAVYALLER'A RUSTICANA AT 9:45. Order Carriages at 10:45, LADIES’ MATINEE SATURDAY. Nights—25, 50 and T5e. Boxes—$5.00. Prices Mitinees 23 and 00 Boxes— $4. Next Week—Farewell “CLOV scxpay_ OCTOBER 17, xA%. EVENING, Dezzled and wrongfully converted to his own use $926.08 of such funds so collected by him. From May 16 to May 31, $835.38; from June 1 to June 15, $153.01; from June. 16 to June. 20, .22; from July 1 to July 15, $855.77; from July 16 to July 31, 829.10, nd from August 1 to August 15, $005.42. The penalty for embezzlement is a tine of not more than $5,000 or imprisonment for not more than five years, or both fine and imprisonment, in the discretion of the ceurt, no minimum fine or term of impris- onment being mentioned. Should Williams be convicted, and on more than one of the seven counts in the indictment, the court could sentence him on every count on which a verdict of guilty is returned. Williams is a member of the G. A. R., claiming to have been the youngest en- listed man in the late war. He was quite bepular, but was, it is claimed, a frequent Visitor to the local and Virginia race tracks. —__ Finest Chrysanthemums Grown —are now shown in charming profusion at Gude's. Prices are pl Advt, Petitions for n Separat Annie E. Ashdown today petitioned for divorce from Wm. L. Ashdown, to whom she was married here April 9, 18%. She charges him with drunkenness, cruelty and infidelity. | ‘Royal, | The Absolutely Pure | Baking Powder. Those 25-cont Seats are Popular, MISS PERTITA ACADEMY. The Beautiful ty nue, CREIGHTON, TONIGHT LAST TIME OF Romeo and Juliet. Fri., Sat and Met. Th t E UNTRY GIRL. » MOHAW) sod f ft The Bijou. Matince: y, TOc., 20¢. Every Day, toc., 20¢., 30¢. Family High-Class Vaudeville. Ra 4 E and W IN, Acrobatic Comedy Sketch i sagement for ONE WE er of the wonderful 4 4 a DE GREAUS, Lumiere’s C AND lo OTH DON'T FORGET 218h 5 URE SEATS FOR Symphony Orchestra Fs Through GUZMAN, 925 Pa. ave. oct ae* G9» ori 4 < on E, Managers, WEEK OF 4 Wednesd Saturday A SUPPEME! LLIANT AND IMPORTANT E DAVIS & KEOGH AT. SUCCESS, The Picturesque and Sensational Comedy Drama, The Sidewalks of New York. TUSTIN'S TERT From Top of Stage, REAT HER Triumph, ‘ LAR PE Next Attraction—Morrison's oc11-24,60 PRIVATEER. THE RETURN rae . HORT SEASON OF GREAT AMERICAN BIOGRAPH. WILLARD HALL, MORE POP EXHIBITION: eclL-Gr AR TIAN EVER. N’S LYCEUM THEATER, ALL TH Thursde FAMOUS RENTZ-SANTLEY Burlesque & No Co. The que, Matinees Tue ncies of the Present S COMEDIANS AND HELEN ocl Ot ARINE BAND. 4 and N sts. s.w. to club house. will run cars from 7th and M sts. s.w. to Scuth Cap, and M sts, Cars of members, Tue Anacostia lin LECTURES. Virchand R. Gandhi INDIA Will Tecture upon Occult Sciences and Arts, ircludii Hypnotism, « cao pone FIFTI ANP LAST OYSTER ROAST OF THE SI SS At CLIFTON BEACH, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17. Steamer Saml. J. Pentz will le All the oysters you can used. Four hours at the Beach boating. Dinners at the Beach Hotel, 50c. TICKETS, 50c. CHILDREN, 25e. E. 8. RANDALL, ocl3-tt Proprietor, TAKE TH LINE AND = THE ELECTRIC CARS AT THE AQUEDUCT BRIDGE FOR ARLINGTON, FORT MYER AND FALLS CHURCH. mn, 10 CICK” AND FREQUENT ELECTRIC” TRAIN Q SERVICE. Mount Vernon, Arlington and Alexandria. Stati8n, Pennsylvania avenue avd 13% street. For schedule ace I. R column, this paper. Norfolk & WV2shington Steamboat Co. Every day in the year for Fortress Monroe, 2d-Renown: Norfolk, Newport News and all polnts south REMENY, = ern by, he super powerful steel [palace steamers ;, a Sewpor: News,’ “Norfolk” ‘and *Washing- ote ° ton”’ on the following schedule: MISS LOUISE M. EMREHANY, Southbound. Noethhown!. MILLIAM. BAG Lv. Washi 7:00 p.m.| Lv. Portsmouth.5:90 p. am, witkiasl Sten, Ee moshing 1g nt. erm 30 om Prices—S0c., T5e. and $1, Seats now selling. | 4! : ocl2-331f a EW NATIONAL THEATER. = : : in's new hovel, “The Niifteiy Ereaing—Wednesday and Saturday Stats, | —— i ey — fertadle night's rest. PRIME — _ Large and Inxurious rooms, heated by steam — and fitted throughout with electric Ights. Din- — ing room service is 2 la carte, and is supplied 9 rom the best that the markets of Washing- fon gid Norfonr atford” Tickets on anle at C. —_BIG—— eae MINSTFELS. =— Next, Week—George Biwardes’ London Gaicty ” — “In Town. = from the Knickerbocker Theater. Regular | — aes Seats now on sale. 0c18-20,tf ay wegen and 50 cts. Symphony ADVANCE Sixty Miles on.the River. Seats = styevalus Hetmagey ca SANDERS & STAYMAN, Fst. ow, eck? Bre