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16 y LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Academy of Music—“McSogley’s Twins.” Bijou Theater.—High-class Specialties. Columbia Theater.—Edward Harrigan in “The Grip.” Grand Opera Heuse—“The Secret En- a - Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—Columbian Burlesquers. Lafayette Square Opera House.—“The Belle of New York.” New National Theater.—“The Sign of the Cross.” W Lard Hali.—Exhibition of the Biograph. First Congregational Church.—Iilustrated Lecture ty Rev. Dr. M. Newman on “Venice, the City of the Sea.” EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steam-r Samuel J. Pentz for Glymont and intermediate landings at 9:30 a.m. Steamer Washington for Norfolk and Fortress Monroe at 7 p.m. Steamer Wakefield for Colonial Beach and river landings at 7 a.m. Trains leave 13% street and Pennsylvania avenue for Arlington hourly from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Trains leave 13% street and Pennsylvania avenue for Mount Vernon at 6:30, 10:05, 11 a.m., 12:05, 2.05, 3, 4 and 4:15 p.m. _ REEVES’ BAKERY. Nothing but the best from our ovens. Delicious Mince Pies. 2 Lemon Meringue Pies. Assorted P.es Chocolate Eclairs, per dozen Reeves’ Charlette Russe, per dozen. Currant Tea Biscuits, per dozen. Genuine Pound Cake, per pound. Currant Pound Cake, per Ib... 25e. We Jon't bake bread, as our entire time is taken up baking cakes, pies, cookies, &«. We use creamery butter and our famous California flour. 1200 F st. n.w. > Jewel and Puritan Gas and Oil Heaters. ©. A. Muddiman & Co., 1204 G—616 12th st. FROZEN SWEETNESS—63 Kinds! Creams and Ices—every known flavor— served in fancy molds of every conceivable design. Prompt delivery. Fussell’s, 1427 N. ¥. ave. Pork, 7 ton's. Page 8. Tb. at Johi —_— FOK SATURDAY. Almonds for 25c. Ib. at J. F. 7th st. SPECIAL 40c. Jordan oe ee BALTIMORE AND OHIO BULLETIN. Excursion Rates. Baltimore and return, $1. All trains in both directions Sunday. Philadelphia and return, $2. a.m. trains going, regular trains 7:0 and valid for return on all See Lamp Oil—the best—1 gal.,18e.; 5 gal *Phone 140. Muddiman & ¢ G6 paca Spring Lamb, New York Roast Beef and Delmonico Steak. JOHN R. KELLY, 9th st. wing, Center mkt. Corned Beef a specialty. FROM HOT HOUSE TO TABLE. ros Codman Grapes, choice Lettuce, Tomatoes, Mushrooms and a + of fancy imported and do- and vegetables to tempt you arket here. Finest poultry and game. h st. wing, Center mkt. a . Ex Large assortment of Latrobes, Heating and Cooking Stoves. We are experts on latrobe and furnace work. Jno. Moran, 2126 Pa ave. Tel. 984. NY'S DRY ROASTED COFFEES. hest quality, lowest prices. Pure sugars sold at cost. ity stores. € ape SHEETZ’S SATIN MOLASSES and Brook Mint Candy, 15 per box. Step in and try sample free.’ Sheetz, 10th and F. peaks! Beacon Drop Ligh C. A. MUDDIMAN & CO. the eyes. 4 G—616 12th. CITY AND DISTRICT. Polluted Potomac Water. A meeting of the National Geographic Society will be held this evening at Colum- bian University. A paper on the “Sources and extent of the pollution of Potomac water,” by Mr. Arthur P. Davis of the geological survey, will be read by Mr. F: H. Newell, and another on “Effects and remedies” will be read by Passed Assistant Surgeon E. K. Sprague of the marine hos- . Opened its doors for patients yes- The house is beautifully and coi furnished. The outlook for busi- is good. Washington city is the best ¢ in the country for a Keeley Institute, not because there is more need of it here than in any other place, but because the at- tractions of the city are greater for those who are taking the treatment. They can see a great deal during the four weeks.— Advertisement. ee Best and Mest Convenient. The Pennsy nia railroad to Philadel- Fhia Sunday, November 21. $2 round trip.— Advertisement. a Sa Burial of John F. Seitz, Funeral services over the remains of the late John F. Seitz were held yesterday af- ternoon at the family residence, 1005 New York avenue, and at St. Patrick's Church. Rev. J. F. McGee officiated at the church and delivered an eulogy. The interment was at Mount Olivet cemetery. The pall- bearers were Messrs. Was lor, Dr. E. E. Cissel, David Eiker, J. M. Eiker, D. Vol- land and Thomas Sampson. gee Gude's "Mums Are Superior. ‘The firm prides itself on showing the finest chrysanthemums in this city. Beauties, $2 doz. 1224 F.—Advt. es To Fortress Monroe. Washingtor: is at all times a Mecca for tourists and sightseers, but the fall sea- s(n seems to be the most popular time, if may judge by the number of strangers who are now in the city. After all the sights of the national capital have been seen travelers should certainly go home— or at leasi continue on their tour—by way ef Fortress Monroe. Its location at prac- tically the mouth of the Chesapeake, with- in sight of the Atiantic ocean, insures o climate about that of New Mexico and Lower Califcrnia. It is surrounded by a her of places that will prove especially cresting to travelers and sightseers. The o Fortress Monroe is the most and enjoy that travelers The steam the Norfolk i Washington Steamboat Company are nished in suck handsome style—have so onvenie thet are only found in -and serve such enjoyable that they have made the sail down the meals the Potomae and Chesapeake bay a most ightful trip. One of the steamers of the folk and Washington line leaves 7th street wharf at 7 o'clock every evening the year and arrives at Fortress Monroe 1 Norfok early the following morning. ions are made at Norfolk with roads Zor all points north, south and with the Old Dominion line steam- ps for the ocean sail to New York and steamers for Boston and the east. gee d@ Return via B. and 0. ay, November 21; all trains. Round 00.—Advt. SS Ss Mr. Swartzell Elected Chairman. Mr. G. W. F. Swartzell was unanimously elected chairman of the central committee of the ¥. M. C. A. yesterday. Mr. H. Smith, the first chairman of the com- mittee, was compelled, on account of ill health, to tender his resignation some time ago. Mr. Swartzell has been for two years the president of the Methodist Union. and is at present the chairman of the commit- 2 el of the Methodist Bazaar, now uccessfully conducted by that or- n. He has been a director of the ion for many years, and is widely erably known in business, profes. sional and social circles. $1.00 To Ba via Pi on all trai November vania raliroad. T.ckets good going and returning Sunday, except 21, dvt. a Well-W leads to this store. the Congressional You're sure to find vhat you came for, and our saving prices lengthen your purses. Jas. F. Oyster, but- ter for all classes, 900 Pa. ave.—Advt. WwW. He} |BULLET IN HIS BRAIN Edward D, Hays Attempts Murder and Commits Suicide. FIRES FOUR SHOTS AT HIS SWEETHEART The Young Woman but Slightly Wounded in the Leg. THE CORONER’S ACTION A few minutes before 12 o'clock last night Edward D. Hays, a young colored man, shot his sweetheart, Mildred Robin- son, and then ended his own life by send- ing a bullet into his brain. Five shots were fired, four of which were aimed at the girl and one at himself. The tragedy was enacted in the home of the young woman's parents, No. 334 Elm street, Le Droit Park. ~Hays was a son of the Rev. Daniel W. Hays, who was formerly pastor of Asbury Church, corner of 11th and K streets, in this city. He now has charge of a Balti- more church and lives at No. 507 West Lanvale street, In the monumental city. The young man had a room and boarded at No. 319 Ist street south- east, and had been visiting Miss Robinson since last Christmas, when he was intro- duced to her by one of his college associ- ates. An improper demand made by Hays was refused, it Is said, and for this reason he attempted murder and committed sui- cide. Henry Robinson and his wife, parents of the young woman, always regarded cays as a perfect gentleman. He was so well acquainted with the family that he always made himself perfectly at home when he called. Frequently he was invited to dine at the house and the invitation was usually accepted. The young people went to church together and caued on friends, as wel as going to places of amusement together. Made an Afternoon Call. Early in the afternoon Hays called on his sweeiheart at the home of the latter’s sister, where she was visiting, and went with her to her home on Elm street. Just before supper time he left the house, but returned shortly after 7 o'clock. Mrs. Rob- inson was called away from home to a lodge meeting, and when she left the young couple were in the dining room with her husband and some of the children. As Hays did aot expect to see his possible mother-in-law again last night, he told her good-bye when she went out. Mr. Robinson is a hard-working man, and when 9.o’clock came he told Mildred that he thought he would go to bed. “Are you going to sit up until your mother comes home?" he asked Mildred, who was seated rear the table glancing over a paper. “I don’t know whether I am or not,” was the response. “If you are,” said her father, “put some cecal on the fire and keep the room warm.” Although Mildred says she really had no idea of remaining up so late, she put on a little coal and kept up the fire. Her sister Mary left the room soon after the father retired, and went up stairs. Then Mildred and Edward had the parlor to themselves, and what afterward occurred no one but Mildred can tell. He had talked improper- ly to her on previous occasions, she says, and when he renewed such conversation last night she told him she thought it was about time for him to depart. Finally, as he pursued the subject, she got up and said she was going up stairs to bed. Told Him to Go Home. It was then later than he had ever re- mained before, Mildred says, and she was anxious for him to go, and told him so. “All right,” he said to her, “I'll go, but you must come outside the door with me.” “I can't go out front,” the young woman explained, ‘because my parents don't like me to stand out there talking to you.” “Then,” he added, “let's gq out in the kitchen and get a drink.” “The best thing for me to do,” said Mildred, “‘is to go up stairs and go to bed.” Saying this, she added, “Good night,” and started up stairs. “I don't know whether you will get up stairs or not,” said Hays, as he drew his revolyer from his pocket. Mildred was then part of the way up the steps and two shots fired at her struck in advance of her, but the third shot sent a bullet irto her left leg near the knee. Then he fired the fourth shot, which missed her. Her agonizing cries doubtless caused him to think he had inflicted a fatal injury. The Fatal Shot. Turning toward the door, he discharged the weapon again, sending the last bul- let crashing through his skull. A few heart Leats and all was over. Just about the time he fell, mortally wounded, Mildred fell in the door leading to the back room on the second floor. “Hays has shot me,” she gasped, and her sister Mary helped her to the bed. The aged father, who had been aroused, was soon in the room. He wanted to go down stairs and make an investigation, but his children pleaded with him not to go, fear- ing that Hays was there waiting to kill the first one who descended the steps. The doors leading down stairs were fastened and Mr. Robinson went to the front wil dow and blew his distress whistle. Polic man Stahl, who was on his way home at the time, heard the alarm and went to the house. He heard from the upper window only Part of the story of the tragedy, and asked that the door be unlocked. Mr. Robinson, carrying a lghted lamp in his hand, start. ed down the steps, expecting at every step to meet the man who had attempied to take the life of his daughter. But as he neared the front door he saw, as he ¢x- presses it, “the man in a heap, with the revolver in his hand.” Patrol Wagon Called. Policeman Stahl telephoned for a patrol wagon, and in a few minutes the one came from the eighth precinct. Policeman Girard, who is a physician, was in charge of the wagon. He saw that the man's life was extinct, and he devoted his time and attention to the wounded wo- man. There were no surgical supplies in the patrol wagon, but the officer managed to make a temporary bandage for the wound, and then took the woman over to Freedmen’s Hospital. Her wound was dressed and she was returned to her home. in the meanwhile, Mrs. Robinson had re- turned home from her lodge, and had passed through the hall without noticing the dead body of Hays on the floor ehind the door. The sight of a policeman in th dining room, however, frightened her, and she was soon in condition to need the serv- ices of a doctor. When Coroner Carr bad been consulted about the case he ordered }the removal of the dead body to the morgue, and today he gave a certificate of su:cide. ‘The Body at the Morgue. Today a large number of persons called at the morgue to see the body, many of the callers being personal friends of the Hays family. Superintendent Schoenberger of the morgue searched the dead man’s clothes and found only two cents in money. There were also a bone collar button and a pass book in his pocket. In this book Hays had written: “Please notify D. W. Hays, 307 Lanvale street, Balto., Md.” The finding of the book with this instruc- tion written in it caused the police to be- lieve that Hays went to the house with his mind made up that he would end his own life in a certain contingency. Friends of his family say that the young man was not in the habit of carrying a re- volver when he lived here three years ago. He was then a quiet and orderly boy, and had a host of friends. The fact that he had | the weapon was evidence to them that he had armed himseif for the occasion, and that his act was premediiated. A telegram was seni to the Rev. Hays, in Baltimore, this aft: rauvoa, rof!fving bim of the death of his son. The police « will come here and ake charge body. of the —_— $2.00 To Philadelphia & Retarn $2.00 via Pennsylvania railroad. Tickets good going on 7:00, 8:00, 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. trains Sunday, November 21, and on all trains returning same day, except the Con- gressionai Limited.—Advt. THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, SS NOVEMBER 19, 1897-16 PAGES. BAPTISTS ADJOURN. Columbia Association Brings Labors to a ‘Close. The twentieth annual meeting of Colum- bia Baptist Association, which wag in ses- sion for three deyg at Fifth Church, Rev. Dr. C. C. Meador, pastor, finally adjourned last evening. * Moderator West appointed the following standing committees for the ensuing year: Misstons—C. W. Needham, 8. W. Wood- ward, Dr. C. A. Stakely, F. 8. Deland, Duncan Thompson, Isaac Quackenbush and Samuel Howison. Sunday schools—C. G. Lynch, C. H. Lam- son, J. O. C. Roberts, Rev. N. C. Naylor, M. M. Shand, F. W. Vaughn, R. W. Hen- derson and D. C. Fountain. Digest of letters—S. M. Yeatman, G. C. Samson and W. 8. Needham. Suppression of liquor traffic—Rev. W. 8. O. Thomas, W. H. McKnew, Rev. T. Out- water, J. H. Larcombe and W. A. Hender- son. Application of churches—D. C. Grayson, Rev. C. C. Meador, D.D.; Rev. G. E. Truett, Rev. E. W. Bliss, Rev. C. B. Smith and Rev. J. R. Bradley. Bible and tract distribution—Pastor H. T. Stevenson, Rev. G. W. McCullough, B. T. Doyle, E. Speiden and C. H. Van Horn. Obituaries—Rev. E. Hez Swem, B. Curtis, E. Speiden, J. W. Maple and Will- iam Fletcher. Education—President B. L. Whitman, J. J. Darlington, Rev. S. H. Greene, D.D.; A. F. Henderson, A. M. Clapp and Prof. J. J. Huntington. . Young people’s work—Prof. W. A. Wil- bur, R. A. Ford, Rev. J. J. Muir, D.D.; P. H. Bristow, E. B. Pollard, Rev. J. W. Many and W. A. Cohill. Order of exercises—G. S. Williams, F.. H. Stickney and George Bowman. Systematic beneficence—A. L. Swartwout, O. T. Mason, F. A. Roderick, J. B. Bailey, M. A. Cooper, R. M. Hubbard, 8. B. Ma y> W. H. Heycock, A. C. Whitney, BE. G. Quackenbush, W. M. Lamson, C. F. Crane and Henry Burroughs. Educational board—Rev. G. E. Truett, Rev.-J. J. Muir, D.D.; W. A. Henderson, W. H. McKnew, Rev. G. Williams, J. B. Bailey, Pastor Hugh Stevenson and Prof. W. A. Wilbur. The meeting last evening opened with a prayer service, conducted by Mr. M. M Shand, former president of the District cf Columbia Christian Endeavor Union. The features of the service were a report on young people’s work, made by Rev. A. F. Anderson, and a consecration service, led by Rev. BZ. Hez Swem. "The benediction was pronounced by Rev. Dr. Meador. Its SS URGE HIS ACCEPTANCE. Dr. McKim’s Friends Insist He Shall Accept Honors. In addition to being elected to the chairs of apologetic and English Bible, respect- ively, in the Theolcgical Seminary at Alex- andria, Va., as heretofore stated In The Star, Rev. Dr. R. H. McKim of the Church of the Epiphany, this city, has been chosen dean of the faculty and chaplain of the in- stitution. Dr. McKim has not yet decided whether or not he will accept the propoged new honors, but both Bishops Peterkin and Randolph have called on him. and urged his acceptance. The Alexandria Seminary is one of the oldest schools of the kind in the United States. It has graduated almost one tiou- sand ministers, many of whom have achieved world-wide fame and renown. Among the list may be mentioned the late Bishop Phillips Brooks of Massachusetts, Potter, Dudley, Peterkin, Payne of Africa, Boone of China, Williams of Japan, Whit- tle, Newton, Jackson and Gibson. The en- dowment fund of the seminary now amounts to $320,000. : The friends of the seminary who have expressed therrselves on the subject are hopeful that Dr. McKim will accept the offices tendered him there. Bee eae ANNUAL VISITATION. Hiram Chapter, R. A. M., Received Grand Chapter Officers. M. E. Grand High Priest Smith and the officers of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Masons of the District of Columbia made their annual grand visitation to Hiram Chapter, No. 10, R. A. M., at West End Masonic Hall last evening, a special pro- gram being observed, including social fea- ures. The instrumental music was under direction of Wm. A. Haley, who rendered several excellent flute solos. Mr. Perry B. Turpin sang several solos and Mr. Andrew A. Lipscomb and Rev. Howard W. Ennis furnished the intellectual features of the occasion. The M. E. Grand High Priest compli- mented High Priest A. M. Lambeth and the chapter upon the excellent showing during the preceding year, every member or the chapter being clear of the boo Refreshments were served in great abund- ance under the direction of Mr. John Breen, principal sojourner. "The chapter chamber was profusely dec- orated with “old glory” and potted plants and flowers, under the direction of A. S. Taber, past high priest. Mr. John C. Cha- ney was chairman of the committee on ar- rangements. There are about 3,000 Royal Arch Masons in this jurisdiction and about 250,000 in the United States. Many Masons of high de- gree were present at Hiram Chapter last evenirg. Drove Into an Excavation. Mrs. Ella Brent, coiored, forty-three years old, was driving in the northwest section of the city, near 14th and V streets, about 10:30 o'clock this morning, and drove into an excavation and was slightly in- jured. The excavatfon was made by men employed on the electric road construction, under Contractor Saxton, and the police repert that it was not properly protected. Policeman Carroll of the eighth precinct, who is also a plfysician, attended the in- jured woman and had her sent to the Emergency Hospital. _ Take the Pennsylv to Baltimore Sunday, round trip.—Advt. ia Railroad November 21. $1 Increased Salmon Pack. To the Editor of The Evening Star: In a recent issue of The Star in a very interesting interview with Dr. Tarleton H. Bean, Dr. Bean in deseribing the salmon industries in British Columbia is quoted us saying: “In progress of time I have no doubt that enterprising Americans will make the Alaska rivers rival those of Brit- ish Columbia.” “Doubtless this is not the exact statement Dr. Bean intended, for he is fully informed on the fact, to which I desire to call your attention, that enter- prising Amcricans have already not only made the Alaska rivers rival those of Brit- ish Columbia, but surpass them. There are today 27 salmon canneries in Alaska; their product for the last 7 years has been from 600,000 to 850,000 cases. The first cannery was established in Alaska between 1880 and 1883. I cannot state the exact dates. This year I am informed that the Fraser river pack is almost double that ever oucked before and is about between $40,000 and 900,000 cases of salmon, while the Alaska pack this year, I am assured on good authority, is 900,000. You may be in- terested to know that on this side of the line the Columbia river pack with some 20 odd canneries operated will amount to nearly or quite 500,000 cases, and that Puget Sound, which three or four years ago had only two canneries, now has fourteen canneries in operation, whose pack this year has amounted to about 475,- 000 cases. The total pack of salmon, in- cluding all rlaces, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia and Alaska, this year is estimated by competent men to be more than 3,000,000 cases. This is 25 per cent larger than ever packed before, and it is worth calling attention to the fact that this canned salmon is steadily and rapidly coming into favor throughout the eastern states as a desirable article of food. This pack of near 3,000,000 cases means a con- sumption in the eastern states and in Eu- rope of nearly 145,000,000 pounds of this delicious, wholesome and mcst nutritive food, which is now by improved methods rapidly becoming no longer a luxury, but an article of common diet among’ the poor. They find that in this concentrated form of solid fish meat, with no waste and no loss, at an expense wh'ch for an aver- age article does not exceed 10 certs per pcund, they can secure food which is wiole- some, welcome and economical. . ERASTUS BRAINERD. Seattle, Wash., November 11, 1897. ae “Want” ads. in The Star pay because they bring arswers, Pea ID td nce al aa MN —————————————————— EES 9 ee ———————————— eee Fee een ee eee eee eee eee ee ee eee ence ee ee eee nn. eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeEeeee—eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeEeeeeEeEeeeeEeEeEeeeeeee—eeee—e—EEeEeeeeee COLORED SUNDAY SCHOOLS Second Interdenoniinatienal Convention Be- Address by ‘Spmgprary President Bagley in Rewiew-of the Past— Eleetio® of Officers. The second ansualéinterdenominational convention of theecoléred Sunday schools of the District of Célumbia began last evening at Zion B&ptiit Church, F street between 3d and 4istrdets southwest. Mr. P. B. Bagley, the president of the convention of last year, was chosen tem- porary chairman. In assuming the duties of presiding officer, Mr. Bagley made an address, in which he reviewed the work already accomplished by the union. “The grandeur of the Sunday school work,” said Mr. Bagley, “‘liés in its atti- tude toward the children rather than the older people; and the hope of the future les not in the fathers‘and mothers, but in the boys and girls. Now I suppose very many people in our churches, if they were to say what is absolutely true, would ac- knowledge that they have little interest in the children beyond their own homes. As Christian men and women we must awake to the sense of our duty and take a deeper interest in the children. No man-has a right to withhold himself or to attempt to do so from an interest in and an obligation to the rising generation. about us. “But I wish to emphasize more than this: We are dependent on the children. I should be sorry for the church that did not count a large number of the young in its membership, and did not realize that not the father or the mother, but the child, holds the key of the future. If we are to lay hold: of the communities; if we are to save a lost world, it will not be through the men and women of today, but the men and women of tomorrow. “Let us not lose sight of the grand object that brings us together tonight. This is the impression that most of all I would like to leave on the teachers and Sunday school workers, that your business is to find the front line and to be marching up to it. Let us, if you please, lay aside all isms, and unite under one banner in one union for one common cause.”’ x. Devotional exercises were conducted by Mr. C. B. Walker, following which Rev. W. J. Howard delivered an address of welcome, and Miss H. Drew made the re- sponse for the convention. An address expiaining at length what it is hoped to accomplish by the convention was made by Prof. Richard E. Toomey. Permanent Officers Chosen. The election of permanent officers result- ed in the choice of the following: Presi- dent, A. H. Stevens; vice presidents, J. S. Newman and Miss H. V. Lee; secretary, Miss M. I. Throckmorton; assistant sec- retaries, G. A. Turner and C. B. Walker; treasurer, C. Purdy. A number of five-minute addresses were made by various delegates on an address delivered by Mr. W. C. Martin on “The New Woman and the Bicycle.” Music was furnished by a choir composed of members from a number of the colored churches of the city, directed by Prof. T. L._ Furby. There was no session of the convention this morning, but,» aceording to the pro- gram, the body will réassemble this after- noon. As arranged, devotional exercises will be conducted by*Rev. R. J. Daniels; Mr. T. L. Jones will make an address on “Future Development of Our Boys and Girls,” and Nafinie Burroughs will discuss the question, “Shall the Sunday Schools Support One General Missionary in the District of Columbia?” An address will also be made by Rev. A. C. Garner. The program for the evening is that, after devotional exercises by Miss Arena E. Brooks, addresses will be made as fol- low “Christian Citizenship,” Rev. Dr. Walter H. Brooks; “Temperance and In- temper@nce,” Dr. C: B: Purvis. Asolo will be rendered by Miss Louise A. Hamer and @ song and pratse service conducted by Prof. R. J. Daniels. ——st__ BUSEYESS' AND PLEASURE. Lincoln Camp, Nomthatew' Officers ‘and Surreund®‘C:mpfire. At the regular meeting of Lincoln Camp, No. 2, S. of V., held last evening, the fol- lowing nominations to ‘the- several. offices of the camp were made: For captain, R. E. Doyle, Ed. ‘R. French, G. 8. Whitmore; for first Meutenant, R. E. Doyle, LF. Beach, Chas. Noske and Ed. Taylor; for second lieutenant, J. F. Beach, W. P. Irv- ing; camp ‘council, G. S. Whitmore, Harry A. Hullfish; delegate, Dr. O'Connor; alter- nate, Jas. T. Gilroy; delegate-at-large, R. E. Doyle; alternate, Chas. W. Noske. The camp fire committee, consisting of Past Captain Ed.-. French, Past Captain H. A. Hullfish and Quartermaster Irving, attended to the wants of the inner man. The pipe of peace was passed and remar..s were made by the following visitors: Com- mander Bresnahan, Lincoln Post; Col. Stratton, Col. Middleton, Capt. ‘Hiram Buckingham, George D:"Sidman, Capt. Raub, senior vice department commander: Vice Commander Hazer, Past Commander Campbell of Maryland Division, 8. of V., Pearson of Thomas Camp, Commander Beck of Logan Command, U.'V. U., Coi. E. J. Sweet, and others. Warning Against Diphtheria. To the Editor of The Eventug Star: You recently recorded a distressing case of fatalities resulting from that dread dis- ease, diphtheria; in a family on Capitol Hill. My heart is full of sympathy for those stricken parents, who I pray may find con- solation and support in this their hour of trial from the only true source. . My object in now calling attention to this sad case is to sound a note of warning. If I am correctly informed, one of these stricken ones was at her desk in one of our public schools only two or three days be- fore her death, thus possibly—and of course unconsciously—exposing all to serious dan- ger, of which it is impossible to foretell the result. I do not wish to cause unnecessary alarm, and am very proud*of the excellent man- agement and marked success of our public schools. At the same _ time iy in common with many other patrons) would like to be assured that the authorities are taking every possible pre- caution to prevent a crisis, and secure, as far as may be, the safety of our teachers and their scholars. ~ November 18. HENRY C. AMOS. pou See Will Debate Caban Question. The fourth public debate of the society of the law department of Georgetown Uni- versity will be held tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock. The questfon to be decided is whether or not thé-United States govern- ment should intervene-in such a way as to terminate the pregent‘strife in Cuba. It will be debated afffrmdtively by John Boyd and Charles M. Dbran, and negatively by Lemuel R. Via. The jadgés will be Messrs. Louie Pierce, Edwin C. Jones and Myles Fuller. —+__ Finest “Amerfcam Beauty”-Roses in great abundanée 4@t J. Louis Loose’s, 12th and F and Coan. ave. and L st.—Advt. Rev. Mr. Wiilifims’ Lecture. Tuesday, in Trifity® Parish Hall, Rev. Richard P. Wiiliaims @elivered the fourth illustrated lecture %on ‘the history of “The Church of Englarf,”’ the subject being, “Growth of Papalt DeSpotism in Britain.” The historical fact’ brSught to sustain this were feudal service,’ monastic develop- ments, crusades, military religious orders, foreign monks, primate, pope and king and mendicant friars. As these topics were discussed they were made vividly real by the magnificen* stereoptican views shown— pronounced by art critics the finest ever teen in this eity—being reproductions in black and white of the stirring events which at this time were beginning to shake England to the center. Prof. Murray was in charge of the stereopticon. The follow- ing sacred selections were sung: “He Lead- eth Me,” Miss Mary Carter; “The Lord is My Light,” Miss Mattie Wade; ‘Forever With the Lorc” (Gounod), Mr. Howard 8. Nyman. Accompanists, Miss Wade, Miss Jackson and Mrs. Field. Each number was responded to by Hberal applause. 'The sub- ject for the next lecture, on Tuesday, No- vember 23, will be “Resistance to Jurisdiction.” ‘Wm. Mertz, Treasury Employe, Dies im His Seventieth Year. William Mertz, one of the oldest clerks in the Treasury Department, died yesterday, of intestinal trouble, at the residence 1524 O street. Mr. Mertz was in his seventieth year, and had been a resident of Washing- ton since 1858. He had been connected with the Treasury Department for thirty- three years. He was born in The Hague, Holland. He was twice married, both of his wives being dead. He leaves eight children: W. C. Mertz of Baltimore, Edward P., De Witt, Mrs. C. I. Wertembaker, George L. and Victoria B., of Washington; J. A. D., of Boston, and Frederick B., of Colorado. The funeral will take place tomorrow from the Lutheran Memorial Church, Rev. J. G. Butler officiating, at 2 o'clock. The pall- bearers have not yet been selected, but it is understood they will be selected equally aos Masonic lodge and from his fellow clerks. . Mr. Mertz was one of the founders of Hope Lodge, No. 20, F. A. A. M., and was also a member of the Grand Lodge of the Distriet. CHARGES DESERTION. Jane Woodley Appeals for Separn- tion From Her Husband, Jane Woodley, in petitioning today for divorce from John Woodley, who is, she states, connected with a racing stable now at the Benning track, cays they were mar- ried at Buffalo Springs, Va., April 10, 1890, one chiid teing born to them. Mrs. Wood- ley, who says her maiden name was Scott, charges that her husband deserted and abandoned her and their child four yea ago. She asks, through Attorney D. W. Giassie, for the continued custody of the child, aud for suitable alimony and coun- sel fees, her husband, she says, being in receipt of large wages. a Mr. Wanamaker’s Sunday School. Mrs. M. G. Kennedy of Philadelphia, president of the Philadelphia Sunday School Primary Union, will deliver a free lecture this evening at the Fourth Presbyterian Church, 9th street between G and H north- west, on “A Department in Mr. Wanamak- er’s Sunday School in Philadelphia.” The lecture is one of a series under the aus- pices of the District Sunday School Asso- ciation, and the course will continue until the assembling of the annual convention of District Sunday School Workers, one week from Monday next. — Sleeping Car Service Resumed. For some time past the sleeping car on the Southern railway, which formerly ran from New York to New Orleans, was not allowed to go south of Atlanta owing to the yellow fever outbreak in the crescent city. In future the sleeper will run through to New Orleans, leaving Was 3 pm. daily. ‘Atta will be a sleeper for Memphis, which also cut off at Atlanta because of the ye! low fever epidemic in the south. —— Prof. Zimmerman Hesitates, It is not yet decided whether Prof. C. A. Zimmerman of the Na Academy Band will accept the position tendered him by Commandant Heywood as leader of the Marine Band. Col. Heywood told Prof. Zimmerman to consider the matter of tl appointment fully before accepting it, as he did not wish him to take a step he would regret. Prof. Larsen is now at the head of the band, and has been si first of the month. It is said he fcrming the duties of the leader in a most satisfactory manner. It is understood that one of Prof. Zimmerman’s reasons for hes- itating to accept the Marine Band leader- ship is the fight that is being waged on the band by the union of musicians. —+ Capt. Lewis’ Successor Chosen. At the regular meeting Thursday even- ing of the Confederate Veterans’ Associa- ticn, the first vice president, Mr. M. S. Thompson, was unanimously elected presi- dent to fill the unexpired term of the late Capt. R. B. Lewis, and Mr. F. H. Mackey was elected first vice president. ae Temperance Pledge Chain. District Superintendent P. M. Mitchell of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union has completed arrangements for having a “pledge chain” in the interest of temper- ance formed in various Sunday schools throughout the District. The result will be displayed at the annual convention of the order next year. Quite a number of the members of the W. C. T. U. have consented to interest themselves in the plan. —_—<—__ Philadelphia and Retur Sunday, November 21. 7.05 and 9 a.m. go- returning on all trains same day. id trip, $2.00.—Advt. via B. and 0 ing; Rou Alaskan Gold Fields. “Alaska and Her Gold Fields” was the subject of an illustrated lecture delivered by David L. Gitt of this city in Baltimore Wednesday last, at Benson’s Hall. The il- lustraticns, the work of Mr. Turner, also of this city, were handsome specimens of art. The lecture was well received. —— Death of Mrs. Sanders Irving. The death of Mrs. Sanders Irving will be deeply felt in this community. She was Julia, the daughter of John A. Granger of Canandaigua, N. Y., and a granddaughter of Gideon Granger, Postmaster General under Jefferson and Madison. She was a niece of Francis Granger, who held the like office in the cabinet of President Wil- liam Henry Harrison. Her husband, who died here about four- teen years ago, was a nephew of Wash- ington Irving, the author. He was a skill- ful engineer and a man of many accom- plishments. Mrs. Irving was accustomed to life in Washington at stated periods from her girlhood, and had permanently resided here for the last twenty years or more. Endowed with a loving nature, her life has been one long service to her friends. Of a cultivated mind, a sunny disposition and a most attractive, because genuinely unselfish, character, her home was a center of happiness. her. The memory of her will long be fra- grant as a well-nigh perfect embodiment of the pure in heart. a Lady Bicyclist Har Miss Alice M. Burns, who lives at No. 1457 Florida avenue, was thrown from her bicycle by an electric car on 9th street northwest between N and O streets about 7 o'clock last night, and seriously injured. Besides a fratture of her right arm, she received several cuts and bruises. The young lady and a friend were out riding together. Miss Burns made an effort to cross the tracks in front of a moving car to avoid a bad piece gf pavement on the east side. The fender of the car striftk her bicycle, and she was thrown to the ground. When picked up she was sufier- ing intense pain, and was taken in the house of Mr. A. D. Miller, No. 1528 %th street. A physician who was summoned dressed her injuries, and she was after- ward taken home by Mr. Miller. CITY ITEMS. pea eae ig ee For Thanksgiving. lum Pudding—New Raisins, New Greno- bie Walnuts, New Almonds, Shelled Al- monds, Seeded Raisins, Cleaned Currants, Comb Honey, Fresh Candy, New Citron. To convalescents—Try a bottle of our Port, 50 and 75c., or Sunshine Sherry, 50 and 25c., for weak lungs, and Muscatel, rich, heavy, 35c., and, Golden Catawba ‘direct from winery, - bot. It. P. KR. WILSON; 984 7th st. nw. RoyalGlneMucilage sticks everything.10c. mb5-t,f,stf i ed Royal Hendache Powders cure. 10c. Lutz & Co., : Horse Blankets, Lap Robes ‘aa Na eoiad “SUT Pe are ee / A ReCl Hota. It was a privilege to know | _ SAFETY APPLIANCES, : ae ae Statement Concerning Equipment by of the Country. ‘The interstate commerce commission late yesterday ‘afternoon issued a statement in reference to compliance by the railroads with the ‘ssfety appliance law passed by Congress tc the effect that the commission desires to correct the recently published statement that only the New York Central and Chicago, Burlington and Quincy rail- roads are fully equipped with the appli- arces. Out of 436 roads that have reported to the commission in the matter of safety appliances, seventy-five roads, or 17.20 per cent, will be equipped with automatic cou- plers by January 1, 1898. Out of 435 roads, sixty, or 14 per cent, will be equipped with train brakes by the same period, and out of 517 rozds, 96 per cent, or almost all, will be provided with power driving-whcel brakes on locomotives. “A number of protests have been filed against allowing the roads any extension of time for completing the equipment of their roiling stock with safety appliances, kut what action will be taken by the or- ganizatiuns of employes, and other repre- sentatives of labor, through their execu- tive officers, will not be known till the hearing of applications.for extension of time, December 1, 1897." ——— Prof. Maillet’s Lecture. The second of a course of lectures in- augurated by Professor Ramsay of the Co- lumbian University for the benefit of his Classes will be delivered this afternoon at 4:30 o'clock at that ingtitution by Prof. Jules Maillet. Professor Maillet will speak on the subject “Moliere.” SIPPISOSO SSO SO SES SSH OSE SOD Ringing Noises Roaring, Buzzing, Snapp'ng Like the Report of a Pistol— These Are the Symptoms of Catarrh—How to Cure It. Catarrh in the head is an exceedingly dis- agreeable and very common discase. It is also serious in {ts effects, as It causes loss of smell and hearing, headaches, loss of ap- petite and cften leads to consamption. The victim of catarrh is troubled with a con- tinual dropping in the throat, discharges from the nose, constant hawking and spit- ting, pain over and between the eyes. The Wonderful success of Hood's Sarsaparilla in curitg catarrh Is due to its power to purify the blood. By eradicating all scrof- ulcus taints It removes the cause of catarzh and all the disagreeable symptoms of the disease soon disappear. The cures by pt, positive arsaparilla cures when all other remedies fail. PIB IDI LA SIP ODOM LDOSHDDLDAODDDOODOOOODOD + S parilla + Is sold by all druggists. $1; six for $5. 4 s 0% ‘Hood’sPilist yr Sy wonrateze S POPP OES SIS POSSE LCV POO OSES AMU SEMENTS. McSorley’s Twins. Only Two More Days at th Academy. SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS HAVE REEN MADE WITH MR. HOYT FOR THE PRESENTATION AT THE REGULAR ACADEMY PRICES OF HIS POLITICAL SATIRE, A Contented Woman. Seats are now on sale. at NSW NATIONAL THEATER. Every Evening and Sat. Mat. Remarkable PI manaese, THE SIGN OF THE CROSS. Presented ty Wm. Grect’s London Company, In- cluding CHARLE N. Next Week, With Matinees Thanksgiving Day and Saturday, and a popular-priced Matinee on Wednesday, The Sporting Duchess, With its All-star Cast. J. A. STODDART, FFOLLIOTT PAGET, CORA TANNER, D COLLIFR. LOUIS MA’ )RE MURRETTIL, And over 10) others. THE GREAT DERBY RACE RESERVED SAT Pecnes.™ PROGRESS. nol8-40tf ne GWLU MB A. Sisco se zimm-smsn Diners, EDWARD HARRIGAN, Assisted by MRS. ANNIE YEAMANS and His Own Company, in “THE GRIP. Next Week—The Greatest English-Speaking Actor, MR. CHARLES COGHLAN, Supported by the Strongest Dramatic Company in America, Presenting for the First Time His Comedy Drama, “THE ROYAL BOX.” CAST INCLUDES: Mr. E. J. Ratcliffe, Mrs. Thorndyke - Bouci- Mr. Albert Bruning, cault, Mr. Charles Stanley, Miss Grace Filkins, Mr. Walter Craven, Miss Lulu Klein, Mr. Taylor Granville, Miss Addie Plunkett, Mr. Charles Plunkett, Mr. Frank Sheridan, Mr, Claude Broose, Mr. Guy Nichols, Mr. James Morton, jr. Debut of Miss GERTRUDE COGHLAN, Daughter of the Actor-Author. Sale of seats and boxes now in progress. nol COLUMBIA THEATER. TUESDAY MATINEE, NOV. 23, AT 4:15. Hastreiter Concert Co. Mme. HELENE HASTRE!ITER, Prima Donna Covtralto. ‘Tenor Robusto Sig. EDGARDO. - Sig. GIACOMO QUINTANO. Herr RUDOLF VON Pianist and Accompanist. 50, $1.00, $1.50, $2.00 ears selling at and Droop'’s. nol7-5t-16 LAST WEEK OF THE BIOGRAPH ‘T ARD'S HALL. 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The Cod-liver Oil with the Hypo- Phosphites added, as in this palat- able emulsion, not only feeds the child, but also regulates its diges tive functions. Ask your doctor about this. ‘SOc. and $1.00, all draggist: SCOTT & BOWNE, Chemists, New York. ow AMUSEMENTS. Tomorrow will be the Last Day Benning Track Five Races, including Full Course Steeplechase. First Raceat2 p.m. Trains, direct to track, will leave 6th street sta- tion Saturday at 12:45 and 1:25, returning immediate- ly after last race. it TONIGHT AT 8 LAFAYETTE. sitinee Sacaraas: REGULAR PRICES Matinee and Evenings. THE GEo. W. LED : THE BELL OF NEW YORK. Over 100 People in the Cast. WEXT WEEK, Matinees Thanksgiving Day and Saturday. DE WOLF HOPPER AGAIN PRESENTING EL CAPITAN, SOUSA'’S Brilliant Opera. al Cast and Chorus. Origi ow LYCEUM THEATER. All This Week. Matinees Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, SCRIBNE! COLUMBIAN BURLESQUERS. A 1900 ORGAN 2 ST TWO YEARS AHEAD OF THE TIMES. Next Week—IRWIN BROS. BURLESQUERS and the BARRISON SIST nold-6t sd LECTURES. LECTURE BY Rev. Dr. S. M. Newman BENEFIT OF HOME MISSIONS, Subject, Venice, the City of the Sea. Fally Ilustrated, FIRS? CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, Cor. 10t G sts, IDAY, NOV r TW nd Fk EMBER 19, 8 P.M. ADMISSION.” ...... 25 CENTS. nol3-#,w, that _ EXCURSIONS, ETC. For Arlington, Fort Plyer and Falls Church--Take the F st. or Penna. ave. cars—and the electric cars at Aqueduct bridge. Wagierion Steamboat Co. for Fortress 2 rol ort News and all points » south "Kewport Nema” Norfeiet ang =qieainoge ———v Nese & LTE :