Evening Star Newspaper, November 23, 1898, Page 10

THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1898-14 PAGES, Te Nev iste my Temperance “WHISKY MEDICINES.” TAE VOICE, The Leading Temperance Paper, Sounds the Call to a New Orusade in the Following Article. “ANOTHER HEAD ON THE HYDRA.” = . “It is time attention was drawn to a form of alcoholic traffic that seems to have been overlooked by those aged in the crusade against the ‘power. If, as is beheved and taught, alcohol is most dangerous when it fights in ambush, if it 1s most to be dreaded when it finds its first entrance to the system in the pleas- sauces and dishes of the home, then the form of alcoholic traffic in -stion is doubly dangerous, for, it comes in the guise of medicine and attacks a system prepared by weak- ness to easily surrender to the as- In many rum PATENT MEDICINES tich are largely consumed through- out the country, by all cle of peo- ple, there is a percentage of alcohol which puts them on a level with beer, um and whisky as intoxicants. It is the smallness only of the dose pre- scribed prevents a prompt recognition of the intoxicating ef- fects of these so-calied medicines by those who use them. “it is safe to affirm that they are which MEDICINES IN NAME ONLY. Their chief value lies in their alco- holic effect as a stimulant. In fact. those who know attribute the bene- fits ascribed to this class of medicines uly to the stimulative effect of the 1 they contain. They are used largely by persons not in the habit of nking liquors, and the little dose taken three or four times a day is as stimulating to these people as his regular “finger” *bitters” is to the liquor drinker. WHAT CAN “What ou tE DON: ht to be done at least is to compel every patent medicine } manufacturer to put on the wrapper of his bottle the quantity of alcohol it contains. That would at least leave people to exercise their own judg- ments. More than that, no paper ly interested in temperance reform ld print the advertisement of alcoholic medicine. It should be duty of every temperance organiza- tion and 1 the country to} look yuestion, agitate it, and the facts just as earn- mestly as other facts en dealt with. reciating the gravity of the is- sed by the strong statement of in the foregoing article, to call neral attention to that Dr. Pierce’s Golden iscovery and Dr. Pierce’s Prescription contain NO ALCOHOL, NO WHISKY, NO INTONICANT OF ANY KIND. These medicines are equally free from opium and other narcotics. They are, in the strictest meaning of the words, temf nce medicines. Of no other medicine put up espe- cially for woman's use can it be truthfully affirmed, as of Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription, that it con- tains neither alcohol nor opium or sr narcotic in any form. While the negative features of Dr. ierce’s medicines may only interest ve of the readers of this article, the i atures of these medicines “Golden Medical Dis- ie cure of diseased or de- line of covery” int ranged conditions of the stomach and digestive and nutritive organs is testi fied to by tens of thousands who have found hicalth and healing in this great remedy. The “Discovery” incre 1 om of th blood-m: glands, and by curing the diseases which corrupt and cripple the stom- ach and digestive and nutritive or- gans, it enables a full and pure sup- ply of blood to be sent to every part of the body WOMEN KNOW ITS WORTH. Women, who are always appreci tive of benefits, have been especially appre ve of the benefits following the use of Dr. Pierce's Favorite Pre- tion. Its wonderful cures of ir- regularities, inflammations, ulcera- tions and female troubles have caused women to name it “that God- send to women.” It is entitled to vear the “blue ribbon” of merit well as the blue ribbon of temper- mee THE SIBLE OF THE BODY. Perhaps no greater gift was ever fered than the People’s Common Sense Medical Adviser. It contains 1,008 pages, and has over 7oo illus- trations, and is the life work of its hor, Dr. R. V. Pierce, chief con- iting physician to the Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute, Buf- falo, N.Y. This book has been well called “The Bible of the Body.” It is to the body what the Bible is to the soul, “a lamp unto the feet and a light unto the path.” It deals with the great questions of physical life so simply that all may understand and so purely that it is essentially the one medical work for the home library. ‘The book is published in two forms, one bound in paper covers, and the other in strong cloth binding. only, bound edition. cal Association, Buffalo, N. Y. Send 21 one-cent stamps for the paper edition to cover expense of mailing 'ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS Preparations for the Bryant-Kirkpat- rick Nuptials, MARRIAGE 10 OCCUR THIS EVENING City Council Orders Investigation of Water Supply. a CUPID'S MANY CONQUESTS Se Evening Star Bureau, No. 727 King Street. B21l Telephone No. 106. ALEXANDRIA, Va., November 23, 1898, . Paul's Episcopal Church, in this city, has been beautifully decorated for the mar- j tiage of Miss Mary Herbert Bryant, daugh- ter of Ca Herbert Bryant, and Dr. Thom- J. Kirkpatrick, assistant surgeon, United army, which will take place this “iin at 8:30 o'clock. Large plants and ferns adorn the alcoves on the sides of the altar, about which are massed in profusion various kinds. Mr. Sherman Fewler will preside at the organ and rende: u# march as the party enter and during th> performance of the ceremony. Rev. P. P. Ptillips, rector, will officiate. The maid of he r will be Miss Agnes Carlyle Bryant; »wers of the best man, Dr. Randolph Kennon of New York, and the ushers, Messrs. F. 8. Kirkpatrick and B. F. Kirkpatrick of Lynchburg, Va.; William Parish of Rich- mond, William and Arthur Bryant, broth- ers of the bride-elect, and Robert F. Knox, jr., of Alexand le Immediately after the ceremony a recep- tion will be tendersd the bridal party and a few relatives at the residence of Capt. Bryant, rth Washington street, for which no cards have been issued. Later in the evening the bride for a wedding tour, anc their home at Fort Li Dr. Kirkpatri is stationed. Council Meeting. The regular meeting of the city council heid last right, and many matters re- streets were disposed of. An ordi- unanimously passed directing agton, Alexandria and Mount Vernon raiiroad to remove the rails iu pres- ent use on King t between Royal and Fairfax streets, and to substitute the new of rails approved by the council committee on finance made an ad- ton the bills of three members ‘com will leave re v verse re of the ele board, who claimed a com- pensati each for services rendered in the recent election. The report was re jected by the cor council, but the board of aldermen declined to ‘conenr in on. A special committee, however, in favor of payment of the bills, opted. appropriated for re- tween Columbus . the street railroad being | required to repair within the track and a »ot margin on each side. yunt was appropria appropriated for and Fairfax city ereieer was directed to notify ‘certain property owners to repair their sidewalks. A retitioa from F. G. Swain asking that curbing 2 ng be laid in front of premi W> South Royal street was granted. Moves for Investigation. A resolution was unanimously adopted re- ting that “Whereas it is rumored that the Alexandria Water Company, which has been until recently supplying the city of exandria with pure Cameron run water, summer, and is now, with water pumped Hunting creek, the y, it is therefo! ing contd mand ordered that the mayor be, and he is here- by. Girected to appoint two citizens who are not stockholders in s: water com- pany to investigate the rumor and report to the miyor what action, if any, is nec essary to protect the health of the citizens e The con:mittee so appo compensation not exc h.” The two branches of council met in joint session and elected the following school trustees: R. P. Aitcheson, Fred. Kaus, John . Harrison and Francis L. Smith. nh appropriation of $400 was made to ive the square on Lee street between uke and Prince. Three hundred doilars € this money had been previously appro- ated. The 7 Washin, improved. Prospective Marriage: everal marriages of young people well krown and popular in Alexandria will take place this evening and in the near future, pr iway on to on Gibbon street Henry was ordered from to be as follows Miss Hattie Herndon of this city, former- ly of Danville, Va., and Mr. C. W. Scott of Lynchbu ’a., will be married this eveni of Captain John A. Herndon, father of the bride- on th Washington street, Rev. J. Wil- liams officiating. Spiscopal Church at Manassas will of a pretty and fashionable wedd when Dr. Wisner and Miss Gertrude Rosebery will be united in holy matrimony by Rev. W. H. K. Pen- dleton, rector of the church. Gra i 1 Chureh, this city, will be prettily crated this evening for the of Miss G eklett marria Omar Sh Greene and Mr. both young people of this Thomas Murr: formerly of this city. but now in business at Hampton, Va. will be married December 7 to M Newmen of Richmond in St. that city. Mr. of Mr. William Murray of art Smith and this city, will be mar- resbyterian Church tomorrow v. J. E. Thacl . Tyler and Mi hn. both of W: -sterday at the Presbyterian mans J. E. Thacker officiating. Gencral Matters. Fire was diseovered this morning in a back room in the residenc2 of Dr. Bechtel, on King street. The flames had gained some headway when discovered, but Dr. Becht] succeeded in extinguishing them without calling out the department, not, however, without sustaining very painful The damage is estimated at $100, 4 by insurance. Mr. James Hunter, residing on North Pat- "k street, died very suddenly last night r about 12:20 o'clock. Mr. Hunter arose from bed and made some disturbance, which iwoke some of the family. A few minutes later his dead body was found lying on the floor. Mayor Simpson this morning heard the following cases in tha police court: James Mocdy, arrested by Officer Lyles, charged with disorderly conduct. was assessed $2.50. Dariel Alien, colored, arrested by Officer Knight, on a charge of assault, was fined $5. ‘An alarm of fire was turned in this morn- ing about 1 o'clock, caused by flam>s from a chimney, and the department responded, but did not go into service, as the flames were soon extinguished. ———— Thousands of situations have been ob- tained through the want columns of The Star. —— Answers to Two Charges. Policeman Sam. Browne had a young man name@ Henry Huth before Judge Kimball on charges of assault and carrying concealed weapons. Huth went out in the street with his father’s pistol and dis- charged it. He was under the influence of liquor and Policeman Browne arrested him. The young man objected to going to the or 31 stamps for the cloti:- | police station, and it was not untfl there Address Book De- partment, World’s Dispensary Medi- bad been @ struggle that the officer suc- ceeded in landing his prisoner there. Judge Kimball fined the defendant $29 for the as- sault and $50 for carrying conceaicd weap= ors. CITY POST OFFICE MOVING TOMORROW'S GAME, Preparations for the Ohange Are Rapidly Progressing, Some Interesting History of the Office rnd Its Long Line of In- cumben: Preparations for the removal of the city pest office from the Union building on G street to the new city post office building on Pennsylvania avenue are being completed by Postmaster Willett and his assistants. It is probable the work of removal will be ccmmenced tomorrow, if the present wishes of Mr. Willett and the contractors for moving the stuff are carried out. A con- tract was awarded today to the P2ople’s Dispatch Company for conveying from the old office to the new the residue of articles, including postal cards and letter boxes, not provided for by the contract made with the ‘Treasury Departm>nt by Littlefield, Alvord & Co. It is confidently believed by Mr. Willett that everything will be in readiness for the transaction of business at the new office next Sunday morning. Locations of the Office. It will be interssting to know that the city post office was once before located on the same square to which it will be re- moved as described. During the term of the fourth city postmaster, Thomas Mun- roe, who held the office from April 1, 1799, to April 29, 1829, in the year 1812 the office was removed from the executive building near the White House, where it had been for ten years pr2viously, to a building on the present site of the new city post office. This was burned in 1835, and the post office was reopened in Carusi’s saloon on lith street, the site of Kernan’s Theater. Thence it was moved to the corner of 4% and D streets, opposite the city hall, and a few years afterward to 7th street between E and F streets, where it remained until given place in the F street wing of the Post Offica Department building. There it was located until November, 1879, when it was removed to the Seaton building, former- ly a prominent hotel, on Louisiana avenue and C street, between 6th and 7th streets. After being here for several years It was located in the Union building, whence it will be moved to its permanent home. Mr. Willett is the twenty-first postmaster of the city of Washington, having been ap- pointed by President Cleveland. He entered upon his duties in December, 1894, and his term of four years expires on the 14th of December next. Postmaster Willett's Predecessors. His predecessors in regular order and the dates of their appointments and length of service were as follows: Thomas Johnson, jr., September 1, 17 Christopher Richmond, Janu- e months; Lund Washington, | two years and six months; Thomas Munroe, April 1, 1799, thirty years and one month; Dr. William Jones, April 29, 1829, nine years and eleven months; S. Gunreil, March 23, 1839, two years and three months; Dr. Wiiliam Jones, July , 1841, three years and nine months; Chas. K. Gardner, March 31, 1845, four years and three months; Wm. A. Bradley, June 2s, is49, three years and eleven months; Jas. . Berret, May 27, 1853, four years and ten hs; Dr. William Jones, March 30, 1858, three years and one month; Lewis Clephane, ay 10, 1861, one year and ten months; Sayles J. Bowen, May 16. 1868, five ye: and four months; C. M. Alexander, July IS6S, ten months; James M. Edmunds, Ma . 1869, ten years and eight months; Dan- 1 B. Ainger, January 3, 1880, two years and eleven months: Thomas L. Tulloch, No- ember 25, 1882 ; Frank B. Conger, June 29, and sev- en months: John W. Ross, January 30, 1888, two ycars and seven months; Henry Sher- wood, September 12, 189), four years and three months. eS Ordered by Commissioners. The following orders have been made by the District Commissioners: That the following work be done under the provisions of the permit system: Lay ment sidewalk and reset curb in front of 1318 Q street northwest, at an estimated cost of $40; set new curb in front of lot 2 square 44, on E street northwest between 23 and 24th streets, at an estimated cost of $68; lay sewer along the east side of 1st street southeast between M and N streets, at an mated cost of $30, to serve lot 81, square at gas lamp be erected on the east side th street between K street and Virginia avenue, and also that one naphtha lamp be erected at the southeast corner of 80th street and Virginia avenue, and that gas lamp on K street near 30th street north- west be moyed to the southeast corner of 30th street, at an estimated cost of $30, chargeable to the current appropriation for strect lighting. ‘hat contracts are awarded the Cranford Paving Company for the construction of foundations for bridges across Rock creek on the lines of Massachusetts and Connecti- cut avenues, they being the lowest bidders for said work. —— First Regular Meeting. The B. T. W. Club, formerly the Le Droit Park Historical and Literary Society, held the first regular meeting of its eighth sea- sop at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. George K. Denmark, 1331 T street northwest, Mon- day evening. Following the business routine for the evening, a short program was rendered, including soprano solo by Mrs. G. K. Denmark; talk on the manufac- s of the north and south by Mr. Victor tead. who has but recently returned an extended tour of the states; sum- ry of the late Spanish-American war by Mr. Robert H. Martin, closing with an ap- propriate poem. from An animated debate upon the Philippine question preceded several selections on gui- tar and mandolins by Mr. Walter T. Holt, Mr. Hert Thomas and Mrs. Frank Thomas. A unique entertainment by the host and hostess was followed by elaborate refresh- Among those present were Mr. and H. Easterling, Mr. and Mrs. Frank nas, Mr. and Mrs. Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Olmstead, Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Mar- tin, Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Logan, Mrs. J. Harrower, Miss Harrower, Mr. and Mrs. Denmark, Mrs. E. 8. May, Miss Dana May, Prof. Ross, Mr. Bert Thomas and Mr. Wal- The club will hold its next meeting Mon- day evening, November 28, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Easterling, 1541 9th street northwest, and the program will in- clude selections appropriate to the Thanks- giving season. ee If you want work read the want columns of The Star. — Changes in Police Force. Upon the recommendation of Major Syl- vester. superintendent of police, the Dis- trict Commissioners today approved the fol- lowing changes in the force: Harry T Burton, appointed private of class une, vice —. W. Mendenhall, removed; Private H. B. yne of class one, promoted to be a pri- vate of class two, vice John Geaghan, re- tired; R. L. Garrison, appointed a private of class one, vice Payne, promoted. HEAD ACHE “Both my wife and if have been using CASCARETS and are the best medicine we have ever had in the house. Last week my wife was frantic with headache for two days, she tried some of your CASCARETS, and they relieved the pain fn her head alm: immediately. We both recommend Cascarets.” Cus. STEDEFORD, Pittsburg Safe & Deposit Co., Pittsburg, Pa. CANDY CATHARTIC Good, Never Sicken, Weaken. of itpe? we: "ie. +. CURE CONSTIPATION. ... Sterling Remedy Company, Chieage, Mentreal, How York. St? Ss Se ee eee eae MO-TO-BAG fis CURE ae, Bae Meeting of the ‘Columbian and Georgetown ‘Foot Ball Teams. UNUSUAL INTEREST: 18 MANIFESTED ose er br Columbian Has the Advantage in the Mattér of Weight. ——_+ LINE UP OF THE TEAMS > The game of foot ball scheduled for to- morrow between the teams of Georgetown University and Columbian University has excited no little interest among those in Washington who fellow this seductive sport. For the first time in some years two ‘varsity teams are to Un3 up on Thanksgiv- ing day, one of them representing an insti- tution that had eschewed foot ball, appar- ently for all time, sthce the fateful gam between Georg2town and the Columbia Ath- letic Club, and this has added considerably to the general interest manifested in the outcome. The game will be played on th> campus at Georgetown University at 2:30 o'clock, and those who have the arrangements in charge promise to have the game called at that time sharp. It will be for th> championship of the District, and this. of course, will excite interest In the proceed- ings. The fact that Georgetown has been more successful than the Columbian eleven in Winning games from other foot ball teams early in the season is regarded by many as a sure indication that Georgetown wiil have an easy time, but in this many firm admirers of the blue and gray are apt to be mistaken. The eleven from Columbian form a strong team, and they will be able, from all accounts, to give Georgetown a hard tussl> for honors. In view of the recent defeat of the Georgetown team by the Gal- laudets, which occurred last Saturday, the strength of a good many has been shaken in them. Many followers of the sport be- lieve that Georgetown permitted Gallaudet to win in order to even bets for the game tomorrow, but this is held to be a misap- prehension. Georgetown might have start- ed in the gam2 to keep the score as close as possible, with the lead in their favor, but they found the deaf and dumb players too strong for them in all-around work, and lost the game. The Gallaudets won entirely on their merits, displaying exc:!- lent team work, and should be given all credit for their performance. his is, us stated, the first season for three or four years that Georg-town has had a foot ball team, and able to play the great championship event on Thanksgiving day. Formerly the great rivalry was be- tween the Columbia Athletic Club and Georgetown, and for s2veral years these games, held at the base ball park, attract- ed large crowds, and caused a good deal of money to change hands. The unfortunate accident which happened to “Shorty” Ba- hen, resulting in his death after being a patient at the Emergency Hospital for four or five months, put a damper to the sport at Georgetown, and the faculty refused to ailow the students :to have a foot ball team to mest outside elevens: This year, mark- ing the first of the rectofship of Rev. John D. Whitney, S. J., witnesses a change in the condition of things; and foot ball ts once more a recognized sport of the college athletics. The team is, howsver, not per- mitted to play games with the eleven from any athletic clubs, confining all contests with college teams. Georgetown field was selected as the play- ing ground for the reason that the seating facilities are much better than at Capitol Park, the new field of the Columbian Uni- versity. Added to this advantage, the grounds at Georgetown field are in much better condition for a fodt ball game, being softer than those at Capitol Park, and will enable the players te tackle without fear of being brought down to Mother Earth in a harder condition than, usual, orgetow! field is just as accessible for the spectator: as any grounds in the city, and the re- cent Georgetown-Virginia game clearly demonstrated that a large crowd could be brought to the place in short order. Ar- rangements are in progress for the handling of a large crowd of spectators. It is con- fidently expected that between ‘5,000 and 10,000 people will be present, in which ciety will be well represented. Both inst! tutions being local they have a large fol- lowing, and rooters will be about evenly divided. While the location of the gridiron is such as to afford a good view of the game from the grand stand; additional seats have been placed all around the field, close to the edge, which will aecommodate sev- eral thousand more people. The officials of the game ha already been selected. To prevent any chance for objection the managers of both teams have selected outside people to officlate, this be- ing regarded as the best plan. The officials that acted in the Georgetown-Virginia game will be present. Mr. Armstrong, for- merly of Yale, will referee, and Mr. An- drews will act as umpire. The linesmen will be selected just before the game, as will also the timers. In addition to the regular class of patrons of the sport the game will be wit- nessed by nearly all of the students of both universities. The students of the law and medical schools of Georgetown will assemble at their respective colleges several hours before the game. The law students, headed by the full Gonzaga Band, will leave their building about 1 o'clock, mareh to the medi- cal school and with the medicos in line will proceed to the field, where. they will do their share of the rooting. The Columbian law and medical and students in gen- eral, are expected to make a similar demonstration, and the action of these root- s will prove an interesting feature of the afternoon. It is calculated that from this source alone nearly 1,000 scholars will be present, each one of whom will expand his lungs to the utmost in cheering every good play of the team on which his faith, hope and perhaps cash are pinned. Capt. Cy. Cummings of Columbian, who plays right guard, will be in evidence in the game. Early in the season he was handi- capped by a broken arm, but now he is all right, and ready to put up a strong game. He is reported as having said that this is the first time the Columbian eleven has had @ chance of getting in condition for a hard game. The preliminary practice of the players is just becoming manifest, and the change in their playing form is most gratifying. it is also understood that Frank Par- sons, perhaps more widely known among the foot ball enthusfasts as “Turkey” Par- sons, wiil fill the position of quarter back in the game tomorrow. He is regarded as a rattling good player, and has seen much experience on the C. A C. team. Hooker and Billy McGoway will also most likely fill the positions of right and left tackles. Both of these players have done good work on the Columbia Athletic Club eleven in bygone days. MeGowun started in this year to play with Georgetown, but changed his mind. George’ Weaver and Louis Weaver will also probably play positions on the team. They have hud plenty of experi- ence on previdus foot Tball teams of Co- lumbian. Harlan, who plays center, played on the Columbian team(for 1803, "04 and ’95, and, while only weighing 170 pounds, is extremely clever im his position. Meigs, Talmadge, Norcomb, Braun and Harry Beard are also regardé¢d as good men in good places. By some it is stated that Columbian has an advantage over Georgetown, inasmuch as all of its players- have had experience of previous years;in,the game, while the men on the blue and gray are all practically new men, never baving played the game before until this season. Georgetown has experienced many diffi- culties in getting up a first-class-team this year, and should the team be. defeated, these will act in excusing them. As this is the first year, practically speaking, that the university has had a team, all of the mem- bers of the eleven are new men, with no one with experience in the game to draw upon for coachers, and with only one man on the team, Captain Casey, in possession of a true knowledge of the game. In the face of all this, however, the wearers of the blue and gray have valiantly to work and have succeeded in throwing together a team that, for its first season, should pe ae institution the greatest amount oi ‘The line-up of the two teams, and the weight of the players, 38 given out by os fespective managers, will be as fol- Position. Columbian Right end.........Boyle, 170 Walsh, 174......Right tackle...McGowan, 175 (or Byrne, 170). Organization These articles to vary number, The latest of his announced below. CENCES, illustra: sonal memoirs of t Stars,” a stirring dotes of famous houses. American W. A. Clark, and colonial affairs. and another of b: the Rifle Pit: photographs. Sarah Orne Jewett, Lynch Williams. JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN 25. @ number Moore, Right guard.Cy Cum’ngs,213 Long, enter . ---Harlan, (or M. Cummings, 180). Jones, 180....... Left guard....Talmadge, 185 (or Saunders, 199). ..Left taekle.......Hooker,199 (or Brown, 18) Murphy, 17: Barry, 146. Left end. - Meigs, (or Gracue, 170). Cullen, 160....Right half back.G.Weaver,160 (or Owens, 155). (or Tindall, 164). (or Norcom, 180). Casey, 170......Left half back. Neard, 160 (or Smith, 140). Lobit, 11 Quarter back....Parsons, 150 (or Mills, 155) (or Casey, 170). (or Redington, 140). Kenna, 17: -Full back ....L. Weaver, 175 Georgetown bas had the services of but one coacn, that ene from Brown Univer- sity, although Capt. Casey also played on Brown two years ago, while Columbian has had the services cf the well-known foot ball players, Shields, Leet and Sefton, since the beginning of the season. From the ahove table it will be seen that, ccunting an eleven the players enumerated, the average weight of the two teams stands about, Georgetown, 167; Columbian, 17 thus giving the advantage in weight to the latter, ————— DEATH FROM YELLOW District Health Officer Mentions Mil- ler Case in Weekly Report. The mortality in the District during the past week was 120, of which 69 were white | Fersons and 51 colored. The arnuai death rate was 22.26 for each thousand of the total population, that for the whites being 18.73 and for the colored 29.83. The prin | | FEVER. cpal features of the week’s health cor tions, as compared with the last report, were an increase of 7 in the deaths from | diseases of the nervous system, of 2 from those of the heart and of 4 from those of the kidneys. There was a decline of 2 in deaths from consumption, while these from | acute lung affections remained at 8. Of | the zymotic class there were 6 fatal cases | of typhoid fever, 11 of diphtheria and 1 of | | yellow fever. The death which occurred from yellow fever on the 18th instant was the first ever recorded from that cause in the District of Columbia. The deceased was _a civi engineer who had arrived at New York on the steamer Allegheny on the 16th insta from Greytown, Nicaragua, via Port L’ mon, Costa Rica. The probable source of infection was Port Limon, at which the steamer touched cn the 7th instant. The deceased was, according to the statement of a fellow passenger, taken sick during the voyage, but at the time of his arrival! / at New York, on the 9th day, was able to pass the quarantine officers and come 1 this city, where he arrived during the afternoon. He registered at a hotel about 7 o'clock, as nearly as can be learned, went immediately to his room, and appar- ently became unconscious shortly after- ward; this was on the 9th or 10th day after leaving Port Limon, and if the disease de- veloped after the ordinary period of in- cubation of four or five days, was the 5th or 6th day of his illness. Nothing more ts known of him until about 3 o'clock the morning of the 18th instant, when the cc- cupant of the adjoining rcom was aroused by noises in the apartment occupied by the deceased. A physician was immediately called, and from the fact that the patient had been in a country known to be infected with yellow fever, and because of the seri- ous nature of the discase and the presence at that time of characteristic black vomit, suspected the infectious character of the malady and took proper steps to have it definitely diagnosed. Specimens of urine showed the presence of albumen and no casts, and an examination of the blood failed to reveal any evidences of malarial infection. The patient died about 2 o'clock without having recovered consciousness, An autopsy performed the next day re- vealed the characteristic lesions of yellow fever and no evidence of disease of any Do Not Forget regiment, as a commander in the field, he RICHARD HARDING DAVIS will continue to be one of Scribner's most prominent and frequent con- tributors, beginning with the Jan- have a Spanish war love-story. SENATOR HOAR’S REMINIS- facsimiles, etc., his political and per- “Q's”? New Short Serial—“‘ A Ship of venture, to run about half the year. MRS. JOHN DREW’S REMINIS- CENCES (with an introduction by her son, John Drew)—full of anec- Illustrations from rare sources. C. D. GIBSON’S * Woman,” Pyle, Parrish, Reinicke, in the Art Plans for ’99. AND ANGLO-AMERIC, Colonial Secretary—the SENATOR LODGE GIVBS AN AMERICAN VIEW OF THE SAME all the same number—the concfusien of his "Story of the Revolution.” toward England will prove a surprise to many RICHARD HARDING DAVIS famous war-descriptions ‘' In Numerous illustrations from THREE STRIKING SHORT STORIES by STEVENSON AT PLAY—a mimic war cor- respondence by the late novelist. SCRIBNER’S MAGAZINE ANNOUNCEMENT OVERNOR ROOSEVELT wILL wRITE EXCLUSIVELY FOR SCRIBNER’S—ON THE ENTIRE SUBJECT OF THE SPANISH- AMERICAN WAR, BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER HOSTIL- ITIES—ONE OF THE FEW FIGHTERS WHO IS ALSO AN EXPERIENCED WRITER ao (1) “THE STORY OF THE ROUGH RIDERS” (scriai) by their distinguished organizer and leader—a vivid, vigorous narrative, full of anecdotes of bravery and personal characteristics. Begins in January and will run half the year—with a remarkable series of illustrations from photographs. (2) “HOW THE NAVY PREPARED FOR WAR,” “The Strategy of the Campaign,” of the Departments,” ete. begix later on in the year. in which he will famous war-descriptions ted from portraits, he past half-century. tale of love and ad- players and play- ‘The Seven Ages of drawings by McCarter, are included ‘ others THE FULL, ILLUSTRATED, PROSPECTUS FOR °99, IN SMALL BOOK FORM (COVER AND DECORATIONS BY HENRY McCARTER), WILL BE S! The CHRISTMAS SCRIBNER, with the special cover, NOW ON SALE EVERYWHERE THE RT. HONORABLE 3 JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN ON AMERICA, COLONIAL EXPANSION ALLIANCE—a remarkable expression of opinion by the English greatest political leader of his country, the greatest authority on the greatest exponent of American alliance. contributes ically described by C: illustrated on the spot. Maxfield Parrish, for F Arthur Coltor and Jesse of “The Rhine-Gold ae (As Asst. Secretary of the Navy, as organizer of a prepared to deal with all phases of the subject.) RUDYARD KIPLING is one of Scrib- ner's short-story contributing an extraordinary tale in a fresh field. William Allen White contribute spe- cial groups of stories ROBERT GRANT’S Search-Light Letters begin in January—common- sense essays. ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON’S Letters, begin in January and will continue “throughout the year, arranged ac- cording letters, never before published (what Stevensonians have cover all the significant events of his life. Ilustrated from rare sources. GEORGE W, CABLE’S short serial love-story of New Orleans, tomologist,” Herter. Begins in January JOEL CHANDLER HARRIS’S collection of stories, illustrated by Frost, called “The Chronicles of Aunt Minervy Ann.” UPON APPLICATION important subject in His present attitude “*THE TAKING OF MANILA"? is craph- Gen. Merritt's Aide-de-Camp. ILLUSTRATIONS IN COLOR—16 pages—by J. Stimson's version RUSKIN AS AN ARTIST, | numerous valuable illustrat a fad a a The writers for "99, Dr. van Dyke and Edited by Sidney Colvin, to These notable top wanted), rs and long The illustrated by Albert new . Bentley Mott, Written and ITTLE DEMONS OF WAR” is the apt title of an article telling the story of the United States torpedo- boat service, written by the Secretary of the Navy, Hon. Joun D. Lone, for an early Number of .. .. .. THE YOUTH’S COMPANION T# five December issues of the paper will contain stories and articles by Winuiam D. HowELLS, Hon. Toomas B. REED, MARQUIS oF LorRNE, MMe. Lintian Norpica and IsRAEL ZANGWILL. The Companion Calendar for 1899 Free to New Subscribers EVERY one who subscribes now, sending $1.75 and mentioning this paper, or cutting out and enclosing this slip, will re- ceive The Companion every week from the time of subscription January, 1900. This offer includes the remai ing ‘issues of a8, i FREE, and the gift of The Companion Calendar ithographed in twelve colors and gold—the most beautiful souvenir ever pre- sented to Companion readers. YX208 ILLUSTRATED ANNOUNCEMENT AND SAMPLE. COPIES OF THE PAPER FREE. other variety. There is, therefore, no ques- tion as to the correctness of the diagnosis. It is not, however, probable, and, in fact, is scarcely possible, that there should be any spread of this disease in this District at the present season of the year. At the close of last report there were 130 cases of diphtheria under treatment in % premises. During the week 40 new cases were reported and 60 were discharged from quarantine, leaving 110 in isolation in 91 premises. Of scarlet fever there were cases in isolation in 99 premises at the close of last report. During the week 24 new cases oc- curred and 32 were discharged from treat- ment, leaving 116 cases still with warning cards in 96 premises. ~The mean weather conditions were: Baro- metric pressure, 29.94: temperature of the atmosphere, 45 degrees, and relative hu- midity, 90. The rainfall was 2 inches, with southerly winds, averaging 5 miles per hour. The thermometer registered 31 de- ees on the 13; instant and rose to 57 legrees on the Ith instant. ciara amen New Fire Alarm System. The Gamewell Fire Alarm Company of New York has notified the District Com- missioners that it is about ready to ship the fixtures and appliances necessary to equip the District with the complete and thoroughly up-to-date fire alarm syste:;n for which appropriation was made at the last session of Congress. As’ has been heretofore stated in The Star, the District fire alarm headqvarters will be removed from the District building to the house of engine company No. 14, 8th street between D and E streets, to which building a thira | story has been erected for the purpose. PERRY MASON & COMPANY, BOSTON, "£ASS. | This story will be 0 far compieted about j the first of the month as to enable the Gamewell company to commence its wo-k of equipment, and it is confidently expected that the new system will be in operation the Ist of January. kena sates Turkey W A man, whose s'ze was not indicativ his age, was in the procession of prise in Judge Scott's court this morning chare- ed with disorderly conduct. He was ar- rested last night at his home in Southeast Washington by Policeman Mershall for engaging in a quarrel. “Judge, your honor,” said the defendant, “I'm sorry to say for my wife that she ts @ fussy and quarreisome sort of a woman.” Mr. Leaman denied that he was drunk last night, and said he had taken but one glass cf beer. After drinking this, he said, he bought a turkey and other things neces: sary to complete his Thanksgiving dinner. His wife, he saié, complained because thi turkey was not drawn and this caused the trouble. Judge Scott took the defendant's personal bonds, advising him to control his temper and help eat the turkey tomorrow.