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THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 1898-12 PAGES. = SPECIAL NOTICES. SPIRITU ALISM—PIERRE KEELER, THE SLATE- medium, still continues his reduced rates Business and all matters. 905 H il day Friday. it WENN'S HALL. THIS (THURSDAY) EVENING — Spirit messages given by Mra. Nickless. Good gi ci res., 730 9th st. n.w., Ti ings. it SPIRITUALISM.—WONN'S HALL, 721 6TH ST. n.w., FRIDAY NIGHT. Also Friday during the day at 905 Hi st. nw. Miss MAGGIE GAULE of Baltimore, the great medium. mb3-2t? TO OFFICERS >» MEMBERS OF THOS. JEF- ferson Counetl, No. 12—Notice is hereby given of the death’ of Bro. Fred. Haver. Special eting called THIS (Thureday) EVENING at amber at 7:30 o'clock to mak ral McCHESNEY, ATHEDRAL.—ROBERT DE H.—A apectal meeting will be held on FRIDAY, 4th March, 1898, at 7:30 p.m. Business, balloting for candidates, report of the beard of trustees and appropriations. By 01 OSCAR ROOME, 33° CATHOLIC HIBERNIAN BE- 'y.There will be a special meet- on FRIDAY EVENING, March 4, 1898, SCOTTISH RITE Bruce Council, K. 1 i Office open at 5. FLOYD E. « at their office, Ni YAY, April 4, 189 direct Notary Public. nsion vouchers executed. 1928 14th st. now. Of course nt te appear to the best advantage in new and when you at- Fiorse” Show. an important just row for jt of cal society men. ‘The latest novelties and_ the proper styles for Horse Show clothes are exhibited daily at KEE: 1310 F st. mh?-16d d exam- are eure Yor ine our plans and of finding Just w choice of hard prices are wond send a man up to give estimate! ce THOS. W. SMITH, Ist & Ind. ave. “Phone 217 Mull and Wharves, foot of 4th st. s.e. ‘Phone 551. WEI 10d The pleasures of an are enhanced many by the use of the such as we have. that make flying embers mless—$2 up. 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THARP, S12 F st. mb1-10d BIECIAL BSCKIBERS AND users of the Chesaj nd Potomac Telephone Company of Columbia baving complaints or grievances against sald company, kindly communicate said grievance to the chair- man of the grievance Subseribers” important. WILLIAM W. . Hotel F redonig. fe26-im 3 OF THE STOCK- ATIONAL NSURANCE THE UNITED STATES OF ICA for the election of directors of sald <cmpany for the ensuing ycar will be held in the offi 10, Sun building, D. ¢., TUESDAY, $. Secretary. _ COLUMBIA WAILWAY CO, ‘The annual meet Colu noon, on TUESDAY, the transfer of stock 1 to March 8, 1898, will be closed from Mareb both inclusive. fe2t-2w fel7-tf [BEE se Z le! iat ; OFFICERS ELECTED Pure Food Congress Effects a Perma- nent Organization. REPORTS RECEIVED FROM COMMITTEES Consideration of Brosius Bill Pend-- ing Before Congress. NOTES AND COMMENTS ees The second day's session of the pure food congres3 was opered in the lecture room of the Columbian University at 10 o'clock this merning, completing a permanent organiza- tion. The total number of delegates oc- cupying seats in the corgress this morning Was 155, but there were fully as many vis- itors present, including a large number of ladies. Most of the time of the morning session was devoted to committee repo. and in effecting the permanent organiza- tien. When the chairman, J. H. Brigham, call- ed the meeting to order he introduced Prof. farvey W. Wiley, chemist of the Depart- ment of Agriculture, who made a most in- teresting address upon “Food Adultera- tins.” The professor received the most marked attention, as he was elucidating a subject which, above all others, was ef in- terest to the congress. He told how goods are adulterated and of the methods em- ployed to gi per article to the pub- lic. He \ gh a large list of the articles which are in daily use in the house- held, and told the component parts of many of them. While the professor finds a great many articles can be reduced, and made a good substitute for the real ar- ticle, yet he said the package containing the article should state just what it con- ins, and, if it is adulterated, as much should be stated. He said dealers should be forced to proverly label all articles of d. He told hew meats are colored and coffee and condiments are not only adulterated, but completely substituted. Prof. Wiley showed a large number of samples. gathered by the department, in connection with his address. The Commiitees. After he had concluded the following com- mittces were announced and reports from them were called for: On credentials—John B. Noble, Connecti- ett; Matthew Trimble, District of Colum- bia; Eugene Secar, Iowa; H. L. Hampton, Illinoi: W. J. Baaks, Indiana; Dr. R. W. Taylor, Kertucky; George Close, Massa- chusetts; John R. Bennett, Michigan Bell, issouri; Jordan Stabler, *aroliz ew York; sey; Orrin Latimer, Tennessee; Jesse Birmingham, V On permanent organization—R. O. Eaton, Connecticut; C. A. Barlow, California; W. S. Thompson, District of Columbia; Dr. T. N. Jamieson, Minois; Dr. R. B. Gilbert. Kentucky; Aaron Jones, Indiana; H. D. Perky, Massachusetts; E. O. Grosvenor, Michigan; E. T. Abbott, Missouri; A. E. Thompson, Maryland; A. Q. Holladay, North Carolina; Franklyn Dye, New Jer- sey; Hon. George F. Flanders, New York; N. J. Batchelder, New Hampshire; Fred Herbst, Ohio; Thomas J. Edge, Pennsyl- vania; A. C. Latimer, South Carolina; S. J. Cramp, Tennessee; Prof. Mallett, Virginia Jchn L. Ruhl, West Virginia; A. H. Hol Ester, Wisconsin: Eugene Secar, Iowa. On rules and order of business—H. M. Bishop, Connecticut: E. M. Wardall, Cali- fornia; Dr. A. C. True, District of Colum- bia; J. W. Trammel, Florida; E. W. Allen, Georgia; H. H. Green, Illinois; Dr. R. B. Gilbert, Kentucky; J. H. Holmes, Indiana; H. E. Alvord, Massachusetts; H. W. Camp- bell, Michigan; C. C. Bell, Missouri; A. B. Alger, Maryland; - A. Withers, North Carolina; Prof. E. B. Voorhees, New Jer- sey; Dr. E. A. Day, New York; George T. Underhill, New Hampshire; J. E. Black- burn, Ohio; H. C. Porter, Pennsylvania; A. C. Latimer, South Carolina; Charles Hite- smith, Tennessee; Prof. Miller, Virginia; L. L. Loar, West Virginia; William Larsen, Wisconsin. The Representatives. The report of the committee on creden- tials, submitted by Mathew Trimble showec 155 members in attendance. Twenty-four states, by their respective governors, have appointed representatives and delegates have been sent by the Department of Agri- culture, internal revenue, offices of surgeon general of the army and navy and marine hospital, fish commission ahd the following organizations: National Confectioners’ As- sociation, National Millers’ Asspciation, Wholesale Druggists’ Association, Ameri- can Chemical Association, Brewers’ Asso- ciation, American Pharmaceutical Asso- ciation, Bookeepers’ Union, National Creamery and Butter Association, farming industry, official Agricultural Chemist, be- side a number of state and local associa- tions, The committee on cerder of business, through Chairman H. E. Alvord, recom- mended that the hours of meeting shall be 10 o'clock a.m., 2 o'clock p.m. and 8 o'clock p-m., and provided for taking up various subjects In regular order. Permanent Officers. The committee on permanent organiza- tion named the following as the officers, who were duly elected by the congress: President, J. E. Blackburn, Ohio; vice pres- idents, John B. Noble, Connecticut; C. A. Barlow, California; Frank Hume, Wash- ington; E. Secor, Iow: . A. Egan, Illinois; R. W. Taylor, Kentucky; James A. Huston, Indiana; Henry D. Perkey, Massachusetts; E. C. ‘osvenor, Illinois; E. T. Abbott, Missouri; C. H, Ware, Maryland; Dr. R. H. Lewis, North Carolina; Prof. E. B. Boorhes, New Jers F. E. Dowley, New York; W. J. Reed, ‘ew Hampshire; Orin Thacker, Ohio; W. B. Powell, Pennsylvania; A. C. Latimer, South Carolina; S. J. Cramp, Tennessee; M. E. Church, Virginia; L. L. Loor, West Virginia; A. H. Hollister, consin; J. W. Frammel, Florida: E. W. Allen, Georgia; corresonding secretary, Alexander Wedderburn, Washington; re- cording secretary, Franklin Dye, New Jer- sey; treasurer, R. N. Harper, Washington. Executive committee—W. 8. Thompson, Washington; W. A. Withers, North Caro- lina; J. Jamison, Hlinois; Gov. J. A. Mount, Indiana; Dr. William Freer, Penn- sylvania, N. J. Batchelder, New Hamp- shire; F. H. Kracke, New York. The new officers were conducted to their respective positions, President Blackburn relieving Mr. Brigham and thanking the congress for the honor conferred upon im. A vote of thanks was tendered Mr. J. W. Brigham, the temporary president, for his services in the congress. President Biackburn then took up the regular order of‘ business, but, after @ few resolutions had been offered and re- ferred to the resolution committee, an ad- jJournment was taken until 2 o'clock. e Brosius bill was taken up at the after- - Plc ape HOSPITAL, a day an it. i= tice—Lameness and ‘camiaing as ‘lo for iniending purebasers. DAVID McStASTR _M-D., Veterinarian, Prop. "Phone 135. de15-3t Al MR. KEELER. 905 H ST. N.W., NDAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY NIGHTS, 8 o'cloc’. Consultations op all ibjects daily brough independent slate writings. fel8-20* DON'T ORDER YOUR MANTELS on TILE work until you see my stock; $6 different styles of oak and white maptels to select from: 20 different styles of slate mantels and cabinete; convince yourself as to prices; goods and ie matsbip guaranteed; over 30 care “practical ‘ . - ROCHE, fel4- 3m 13th at. Ww. expericnce. 1 Art Students’ League, Dy 93 17TH ST. N.W. antique and life and ve. fe. water = even! ‘Cireulars fet-Im =" designing. ition, tching. cial U ADSiomy’ sad. perspectle Wants a Trustee. Lilla M. Shacklette, through Attorneys Darr and Leckie, today filed a bill in equity, nam: as defendant Frances Warwick Bhacklette, and asking that the court ap- point a trustee to sell certain real estate belonging to the estate of the late Richard A. Schacklette, and make proper distribu- tion of the proceeds. ng and palnting frou coma ad CASTORIA FOR - Infants and Children. SEE THAT THE FAC-SIMILB SIGNATURE OF Chas. H. Fletcher PITCHER’S CASTORIA THE CENTAUR COMPANY, 17 Murray st, MY. noon session, and much of the time of the congress will be occupied with the consid- eration of that measure. Prof. Bigelow’s Address. A large number of the delegates to the pure food congress listened to an address last night by Prof. W. D. Bigelow at the rooms of the Washington Chemical So- ciety, his subject being “Legislation in Re- gard to Food Aduiterations.” Prof. Bige- low is the retiring president of the society. He spoke of the laws in force in foreign countries, and said the desired results can only be obtained here through federal leg- islation. State laws are inadequate, he said, as they are not far-reaching enough. Notes of the Congress. A resolution prevailed at the morning session directing that an invitation he sent to Secretary of Agriculture James Wilson to address the congress at any heur suited to his convenience. * Delegate Jordan submitted a resolution to the effect “that every state, territory and the District of Columbia be urged to form sccieties, whose object shall be to exercise their influence in carrying out the sense ard purpose of this congress.” Among the newspaper men attending the pure food congress as delegates is Mr. A. L. Hollister of the State Journal, Madison, Wis. His state being a large producer of fcods of all kinds, much interest is mani- fested in the movement looking to the securing of legislation that will prevent adulteration. ‘Wisco sin,” he said, “hopes to see much good come out of the congress, and when I see so many representative nen present I feel confident that good re- sults will obtain.” President Blackburn is state dairy and feod commissioner of Ohio, and president of the national food and dairy departments, representing fourtzen states. SSS = STOCK SPECULATORS. How the Maine Disaster is Used to Influence Wall Street. Rumors of war have served to keep the New York stock market in an unsettled eendition rractically ever since the dis- aster to the Maine on the 15th of Febru- ary. Yesterday perhaps the greatest fluc- tuaticn occurred, prices declining from 1 to 6 per cent. The day the news reached this country that the Maine had gone to the bottom of the Havana harbor the narket dropped off, as it is termed, three to four poin. Prices continued unset- tied, and the following week there was a Grop one day of seven to nine points, caused presumably by the belief held in Havana that the explosion was the result of outside causes. At the close of last week the average decline in prices was about six points, followed on Monday by a rally,which was continued through Tuesday. As far as it is possible to account for the vagaries of the speculative movement which controls largely the stock market, the stronger feel- ing was probably based on the more pacific prospect end the lessening of the probabil- ity of war. Further confidence and strength was imparted to the market, it is claimed, by the statement made by Secretary Long Tuesday afternoon that no official respons- ibility attached to Spain on account of this disaster. But it came out the next day, which was yesterday, that this opinion was an individual one of the Secretary of the Navy and not official. Coupled with this practical-coniradiction of wnat was looked upon by the manipulators of the market as an official utterance that there would be no war, came the further information that the Navy Department was hurrying along arm- ament work in the navy yards and making arrangemerts to purchase supplies. As stated, the market went off from one to six points, and those who bought short trade a good thing, as they were on the right side of the gamble. It is said the higher prices of Monday and Tuesday were due to the effect of better business of the various concerns whose stocks are active, and that the disturbance of yesterday was caused by the war rumors. It is said the quctations today show an improvement as | compared with yesterday. The above review of the stock market since the Maire disaster represents what may be termed the conservative side. But it is said by those who appreciate stock market manipulations that no special sig- nificance should be attached to these fluc- tuations, as they are due mainly to the speculators, —_.—__ THE COURTS. Equity Court No. 1—Justice Cox. Aregood agt. Aregood; pro confesso va- cated, with leave to answer. St. Louis Mil- ling Company egt. Shaw; appearance of ab- sent defendant ordered. "Weleh agt. Welsh; sale set acide and trustee discharged. Washington Brick Company agt. Cozzens; decree of March 2 vacated. Beale agt. Bur- tcn; commissicn ordered to issue. Burch agt. Parker; sale finally confirmed. Mad- den agt. Brent; sum due Lemuel M. Beck- ett fixed. Supplee Hardware Company agt. Plant; Eugene A. Jones appointed receiver. Equity Court No. 2—Justice Hagner. raham agt. Graham; order to pay ex- aminer’s fee. Alexander agt. Alexander; decree overruling prayer of defendant to allow credit cn overpayment of alimony. Entwisle agt. Entwisle; rule to show cause, returnable March 9. Jenkins agt. Jenkins; do., returnable March 10. Pearman agt. Pezrman; order allowing complainant to file further affidavit. Circuit Court No. 1—Justice Cole. Towles agt. Douglass Cutter Saw Co’ pany; verdict for plaintiff for $2,820. Heurich Brewing Company agt. Kinslow; motion to dismiss overruled and verdict for plaintiff for one cent damages. United States use Mahoney agt. Grant et al.; Plaintiff called and case dismissed. Criminal Court No. 1—Chief Justice Bing- h am. United States agt. Wm. Belt, housebreak- ing; defendant withdraws plea of not guilty and pleads guilty; sentenced to New Jersey state prison for five years. United States cet. Wm. Stewart; assault to kill; on trial, Criminal Court No. 2—Justice Bradley. Chester A. Snow agt. Pope Manufactur- ing Company, judgment on verdict. Susie Johnson agt. American Home Life Insur- ance Company; verdict for plaintiff for 90 cents (tender of this amount was made be- fcre suit was filed). Probate Court—Justice Hagner. Estate of Reginald Fendall; will filed: Estate of Loutsa H. Dick; petition for pro- bate of will filed. Estate of John Senge; petition for letters of administration filed. Estate of Chas. B, T. Payne; citation re- turned served. Estate of Matthew W. Galt; will party proved. Estate of Osceola C. Green; inventory filed. Estate of Boutell W. Frazier; do. {ANNUAL CONFERENCE SS Oe The Second Day’s Session of the Bal- timore Body: ee CALL MADE ON PRESIDENT M'KINLEY Reports of Presidifig Elders Heard and Charactérs Passed. —__>—_—_ ANNIVERSARY TONIGHT The Baltimore annual conference con- vened in its second day's session this morn- ing at Waugh M. E. Church, 8d and A streets northeast. The devotional exer- cises began at 8:30 o'clock and were con- ducted by Rev. H. R. Naylor. Bishop Mer- rill opened the session. Rev. J. P. Wright was added to the committee on Bible So- ciety and Sabbath observance. After this the thirteenth question was brought up. This is, ‘Was the character of each preach- er examined?” Rev. W. M. Ferguson, pre- siding elder of the Baltimore district; Rev. W. S. Edwards, presiding elder of the Ea Baltimore district; Rev. L. B. Wilson, D. D., presidiag elder of the Washington dis- trict; Rey. C.-W. Baldwin, presiding elder of West Baltimore district, and Rev. J. R. Wheeler, presiding elder of Frederick dis- trict, were passed, and they read their reporis. Rev. Mr. Baldwin stated that in his dis- trict, of which he made his first report, there were thirty-four charges and twenty- nine pastors. He referred feelingly to the death of Rey. McKendree Reilly of Balti- mor, who died last June. Rey. Dr. Wilson, “in his report of the Washington district, spoke with warm com- mendation of the finishing of the first build- ing of the American University, which will be used as a department of history. The total amount secured for the Asbury Me- morial Hall, -he said, was $112,000. The work of the deaconesses had been en- couraging and the Sunday school work par- ticularly good. Vexed Question Settled. “It is our privilege,” he said, “to report the settlement out of court of the vexed question as to the ownership of the West Georgetown Church. Th2 settlement was by a compromise, the terms of which in- cluded the notification of the sale of the Property made several years ago, and a division of the proceeds arising ther3- trem. Dumbarton Avenue Church received $800 and the West Georgetown Society $1,- 60. The formal separation of the two so- cieties was propos:d and received the ap- proval of Bishop Mallalieu, who had super- v:sion of our conference at the time. The scciety, formerly Known as the West Georgetown charge, will hereafter be known as the Northwest Episcopal Church. “A few months ago th? plan was pro- posed of uniting tne St Paul’s and Fif- teenth Street congregations into cne. Fif- teenth Street Church had a new building, lecated in a desirable; residenc> section of the city, but heavily incumbered with debt. St. Paul's had an organization, in many respects, of great promise,zbut without a permanent church home, as it has been impracticable to secure an extension of the lease upon the building {t at present oceupies. The proposition ef consolidation has be2n most carefully comsidered by the congregations of both churches, and has commanded the approval of almost every one interested. Shou'd the iproject receive the official sanction of/our bishop, the close of our conf2rence sgssion. will see the union effected.’ ‘ After the reading of.the reports the pre- siding elders arose to be questioned by the bishop. The bishop, asked the presiding elders particularly if there had been any- thing against the chsracter$ of the elders of any of the churches in their districts, ard there was hone, with But one excep- tion. It was not stated: wHat this excep- tion was. tw Receives a Silver Service. When these reports were finished the bishop said he wished to say something of “Brother Wheeler,” presiding elder of the Frederick district. His term of office as presiding elder expires at this conference. The bishop referred humorously to the de- parture frcm office of Rev. Mr. Wheeler, and said: “I judge from the way they report them- selves in his district that there is no oppo- sition to his getting rid of the office of pre- siding elder. The case reminds me of that of the-judge who remarked that he went into the judgeship with but little opposition and left it without any. However, I wish to present a silver service to Brother Wheeler on the part of his district. I sup- pose they are all silver people up in his district.” The story told by the bishop and his other remarks created great laughter on the part of the brethren, This was in- creased when the bishop tried to find the silver service, but could not do so, al- though it was just at his side. The recipient responded after the pre- sentation, saying he had the satisfaction of knowing that as he was to give up his place without opposition, there would be no distress occasioned the ministers in the district. He felt extremely flattered, he said, at their acquiescence. Ald of Frecdmen. Dr. M. C. B. Mason, corresponding secre- tary of the Freedmen’s Aid and Southern Edveational Society, a negro, told of the society with which he was connected. H& made a speech which was loudly applauded by the ministers and created considerable amusement. In beginning, he said that he was greatly embarrassed by his own versa- tility, declaring that he had so many cx- temporaneous speeches prepared he did rot know which to select. The society, he said, from its beginning had many difficulties to contend with. The results achieved, he declared, were far ahead of anything expected. When the society was started a quarter of a century ago. there was but one teacher, backed by a capital of only $800. Now there are forty- six Institutions of Christ!an learning throughout the south. There is a value rep- resented far exceeding that of the church for’the first seventy-five years after it was instituted. Thanks were expressed to the THE OFFICIAL WEATHER MAP. EXPLANATORY NOTE: Observations taxen at 5 a.m. or lires of equal air pressure, diawn for each tenth of an inch. Dotted lines a: equal temperature, drawn for each ten degrees. Shaded areas during preceding twelve hours. The words “High” and “Low” ‘75th meridian time. Sol!d Ines are fsobars, isotherms, or lines of regions where rain or snow has fallen show location of areas of high and low barometer, Small arrows fly with the wind. FAIR TONIGHT. Pleasant Weather and Northerly Winds Indicated for Tomorrow. Forecast till 8 p.m. Friday—For the Dis- trict of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia, fair tonight and Frida northerly winds. Weather conditions and general forecast— The storm, which has been crowded south- eastward by the advancing area of high pressure, is now central over Florida, and will probably move northeastward along the gulf stream. Rain has fallen in the south Atlantic | states and light snow in southern New England and New York. The weather re- mains cloudy in the Ohio valley and on the gulf coast. It is clear in the lake re- gions and the southwest, and partly cloudy in the northwest. The temperature has fallen decidedly in the gulf states, and has risen in Florida. Fair weather is indicated for eastern and southern districts, except Florida and the scuth Atlantic coast, where showers are probable tonight, followed by clearing and colder weather Friday morning. Frosts are probable in the interior of the south Atlantic and east gulf states and the extreme northern portion of Florida Friday morning. Tide Table. Today—Low tide, 9:34 a.m. and 10:34 p.m.; high tide, 424 a.m. and 3:47 p.m. Tomorrow—Low tide, 10:20 a.m. and 11: p.m.; high tide, 4:16 a.m. and 4:38 p.m. The Sun and Moon, Today—Sun rises, 6:29 a.m.; sun si p.m. Moon sets, 4:23 a.m. tomorrow. Tomorrew—S' Ss a.m. un rises, 6: The City Lights. _Gas lamps all lighted by 7:04 P.m.; €x- tinguishing begun at m. The light- ing is begun one hour before the time named. : Are lamps lighted at 6:49 P-m.; extin- guished at 5:51 a.m. Condition of the Water. Temperature and condition of w a.m.: Great Falls, temperature, 34; receiving reservoir, ‘tempera- ture, 39; condition at north connection, condition at south connection, 11; distribut- ing reservoir, temperature, 3 influent gate house, 6; effluent gate house, 4. Records for Twe Four Hours, The following were the readings of the thermometer at the weather bureau for the twenty-four hours beginning at 4 p.m. yes- terday: March 2—4 p.m., 34; 8 p.m., 35; midnight, March 3-3 a.m., 28; 8 a.m., 33; 1.00n, 40; 2 p.m., 42, Maximum—42, at 2 p.m. Minimum—30, at 1 a.m. The following were the readings of the barometer at the weather burean for the Past twenty-four hours, beginning at 4 P-m. y2sterda: 8 p.m., 30.04; 12 4 a.m., 30.10; 8 a.m., 30.26; noon, 32 p.m., 30.22, conference for the aid extended Morgan College. Dr. George B. Mains, junior book concern of New York, wid of the work of that organization. Ii started on a borrowed capital of less than $1,000. Now it has something between $3,000,000 and $4,- 000,000 and has given away about $4,600,000, He thought there had been a too evident desire to make dividends for tle confer- ence. “We are most glad we can give divi- dends,” he said, “but our first wish should be to supply the public with the best lit: erature of a derominational kind if neces: sary. It is wholly impossible for our Methodism to be in the front rank unless we have the best thoughts of our people embodied in publications. Two million and @ quarter must be supplied with the best class of literature. “Think of the momentous responsibility resting upon us as a church to give the proper matter to its two and three-quarter million of young minds, in its Sunday schools. They are today the line agains! which is brought the severest competition. Call on the President. Dr. Hanlon of Pottsviile Seminary made a brief address of the work at that institu- tion, and a motion for adjournment was made by Rev. Dr. L. B. Wilson, as the breth- ren were to meet the President at 12:30 o’clock. After some announcements had Leen made, one of which was that Dr. J, E. Price would speak at Trinity M. E. Church at 3 o’elock on the Ocean Grove Chautauqua, the conference adjourned shortly before noon, the members meeting at 3d and East Capitol streets and taking the cars for the White House, where they were presented to the President. It was announced at the session that Rev. Millard J. Law wished to withdraw troni the conference. This move wus taken, it Was stated, on account of iil health, It was not acted upon. At 3 o’clock the anniversary of the Wo- man’s Foreign Missionary Society took place, the address being_detitered by Rev. J. T. Gracey, D. D. Tonight at 7:30 p.m, at the church Freedmen’s Aid and Southern Educational Society will take place. Missionary Anniversary. The missionary anniversary of Balti- more Methodist conference took place last evening at Waugh M. E. Church. It was expected that Bishop Merrill would pre- side, but he was unable to be present and Rey. E. L. Hubbard, D. D., took his place. Dr. Hubbard announced the receipt of some flowers from Mrs. McKinley, and suggested an acknowledgment on the part of the meeting. He thought it would be most fit- ting to open the ceremonies with a pa- ugenteof the triotic hymn, and the members joined heartily in singing “My Country, ’Tis of hee.” Miss Wahley and Mrs. D, Olin ech rendered vocal selections in a most acceptable manner. The address of the evening was delivered by Rev. W. T. Smith, D. D., who chose as his theme “Missions.” The speaker dealt with the subject intelligently and referred at length to the value of missions. ee CUNDENSED LOCALS. There was a smash-up on 9th street, caused by a runaway horse, yesterday afternoon about 4 o'clock. The animal was attached to a wagon belonging to Mr. Sol- omon, and ran away from the corner of 9th and P streets. W. A. Hahn's wagon happened to be om 9th street at the time, and a collision of the two wagons resulled in considerable damage. An alarm was turned in from box 21 about 4:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon for fire in a room occupied by Mr. Lowe at No. 107 K street northwest. A lighted gas jet came in contact with a sofa and damage to the amount of about $5 resulted. brush and a hand glass. Nelson Washington probably has the war fever. He is o1 old and his home, and the inference is he ‘wants to join the navy. Suit for divorce has been instituted by John S. Ware agains: Celia Ware. Sees ewes ane teae oe soe Saree wife. : w We before Judge Scott and a jury of the charge of assaulting Joseph W. Story January 14. Hy Hi i i the anniversary of the INDEX TO ADVER’ TISEMENTS, BICYCLI BOARDIN BUSINESS CHANC crry 17. 2 8 Bieseeers eee eeeeeeeeioeiee Rawat tan DENTISTRY. EDUCATIONAL, i FOR SALE (Bicycles) FOR SALE (Houses) FOR SALE (lots) FOR SALE (Miscellaneous) HORSES AND VEHICLES. z 3 Page MEDICAL. Page MONEY WA‘ Page OCEAN TRAVEL. Page PERSONAL. Page POTOMAC RIVER BOATS. PIANOS AND ORGANS. PROPOSALS. RAILROADS. SPECIAL NOT WANTED (Situations) WINTER RESORTS Ce eee. es Benjamin A. Hegeman, a prominent rail- road man of New York, 1s said to be dying from hiccoughs. Z FINANCIAL. Home BuildingAssociation. FIFTEENT ISSUE OF STOCK. Books are open for subscription at the office of the treasure:, 1907 Pa. ave. n.w. Third monthly meeting, at which stock of 15th series may be taken, and loans obtained on easy terms, with least possible expense, Tuesday even- ing, Sth instant, at hall, s.w. corner Pa. ave. and 1tth st., at 7 o’clock. Regular monthly meetings second Tuesday even- ing of cach month Shares, $200 ea per share. ‘This being the third meeting of the 15th series, a |. Monthly payments thereon, $1 payment of $3.00 will be required on each share token now. Interest is. allowed at 6 per cent on all payments on stock withdrawn, or canceled in settlement of loans. A large amount of fands will be available at this meeting for those desiring loans. Maximum amount now loaned per share Is $175, the additforal sonthly payment therefor being $1 per share. Loans can be settled on one or more thares at any thme the borrower desires. ¥ notice to withdraw your money when desired is racely required. Come in with us. THOMAS DOWLING, Prosident, 612 E st. n.w. ANSON S. TAYLOR, Vice President, 1213 F st. nw. W. H. WETZEL, Secretary, 2135 H st. now. EDWARD S. WESCOTT, Treasurer, 1907 Pa. ave. nw. DIRECTORS: LEVI J. BRYANT, 1605 Conn. ave. n.w. JAMES H. BYRAM, SAM'L A. COOMBS, 271: D. JOHN B. GILFILLEN, 1521 Columbia st. “ GEO. J, JOUNSON, 713 Market space. MOORE, 1149 17th st. n.w. 8. NORRIS THORNE, 983 23d st. n.w. mb4-3t EQUITABLE CO-OPERATIVE BUILDING ASSOCIATION. A PURELY CO-OPERATIVE SAVING AND LOANING INSTITUTION. FINANCIAL. LIFR INSURANCE COM! HE CITY OF NEW YORK. RICHARD MORGAN, FRANKLIN © BANKERS’ TH es Dank: panies and banks of Farniture and fixtures Agents’ debit balances. . Accrued Interest... 011)! é Market value of bonds and stocks over book value, ee 1,180 73 Mcrtuary premiums due on last call made within 60 days.-..--..- : 17.19 11 $214,505 85 LIABILITIES, DECE ER 31 7. Death clais a ee eae adjus:ment ‘Trust funds for clatme Advence payments... Excess over company's whe ‘on Imited payment policies... Eenusos, commissions, dividends, sal artes, rents and expenses INCOME, YEA! ¥ and certificate be sources. . é tal income Expenses. six months ending December 31,1897 5 Commissions, “six months ending De cemiter 7 1, FRANKLIN LER, secretary Bankers’ Lite. Insu Company of New York, being duly sworn, says tl abeve Meer of the above abilities © mber, on that day menths: of his Information, know Sutmeribed PRANKLIN C. retary ubscribed and sworn to bef is Ist of Merch, 1808, ges Re W. HL MACOMBER. Notary F Kings Co. Certificate Med in New York = ee ge BAG we Individual Fire Proof Stor- age Rooms for Furniture $2.00 Per Month. EB DEPOSIT BOXES, 50 Per Year. SILVER WARE, ETC., CHEAPEST RATES, WASHINGTON SAFE DEPOS! mbiSn AT T COMPANY, 916-918 Peon. are, UnionSavings Bank, 1222 F st. OFFICERS: F. 1. Smith, President A.M. Lothrop, First Vice Pres. 1M. Kirabail, T. A. Lambert, Treasnver Jobn B. Sleman, jr., Asst. mht md 7% Washington Savings Bank N.W. CORNER 12TH AND Pays interest on savings and ¢o Loans on real cetate, instaliment tp ferret. Safe depestt boxes for rent ac $3 a year and up ward. Open daily until 4:30 p.m. and Sarurday evenings Am The National Safe Deposit, Savings and Trust Company Of the District of Columbia, to 8. om & CORNER 15TH ST. AND NEW YORK AVE. Chartered by special act of Congress, Jon., 1867, and acts of Oct Capital; OneMillionDollars, SAFE DEPOSIT DEPARTMENT. Rents safes inside burglar-proof vaults at $5 per annum upward. Securitics, Jewelry, silverware and valuables of all kinds in owner's package, trunk or case taken on deposit at moderate cost. SAVINGS BANK DEPARTMENT. Deposits received from TEN CENTS up- Ward, and interest allowed on $5 and above. Loans money on eal estate and collateral security. . TRUST DEPARTMENT. This company is @ legal depository for court and trust funds, and acts as administrator, executor, receiver, trusts of all kinds, competent attorney in dai OFFICERS THOMAS R. JONES. E. PRANCIS RIGG: W. RILEY DEECLE ALBERT L. STURTEVANT. GEORGE HOWARD. CHARLES E. NYMA‘ Assistant Secretary WOODBURY BLAIR. -- Trust Officer GIST BLAIR...... Assistant Trust Offices fe23-7t W. B. Hibbs & Co.,_ BANKERS & BROKERS, Members New York Stock Exchange, 1427 F Street. Correspendents of LADENBURG, THALMANN & CO., Ge6-16d New York. Thomas P. Morgan, Life Insurance and Annui- ties. ASSETS OF COMPANY OVER $53,000,000, OFFICE 1333 F ST. N.W. fel6-3m,14 Telephone 1126. WM. 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