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REV. wufiAM ARTHUR, Ma, LONDON.
preacher Of the Inaugural Sermon, Oct ~
for tickets. Not only was the secular press rep
resented, but the religious press. ALI the vari-
Gus branches of the church have newspapers
and the proprietors consider that it is import
ant they should have full and complete reports
OF the proceedings of this important body.
Perhaps there has never been a meeting of this
kind held here where the press of the country
was 30 well represented as it is at this confer
ence. DR.. Hamilton had tickets for all appli-
cants. and an effort will be made to provide all
the needed facilities for newspaper men.
BREATHING SPELL.
After the services had begun in the main
auditorium the lecture room was deserted by
every one with the exception Of those who had
charge Of the various branches OF the arrange
ments- The dispensers of tickets we're ena-
bied to draw long breath and 60 upstairs and
look in upon the conference. Mr.. Lemon,
who has charge of the bureau Of information.
stopped answering questions and really had
some leisure. The telegraph operator took Q
recess and the man in charge of the post
Office could have read all the postal
cards in his charge il he had been 80 inclined.
He had plenty Of leisure. Rev. DR.. Corey, the
chairman Of the local committee, found plenty
to do in his Office In gathering together and
completing the odds and ends Of the various
details. His desk, however, was occupied the
greater part Of the morning with piles Of invi-
tations for the reception 70 be given 70 the
delegates BY Mr.. and Mrs. Matthew @. Emery.
Mr.. 4 B Duvall had charge Of thisTork and
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SOCIAL MATTERS.

Mr.. ]. Thomas Sothoron, well-known and
popular young lawyer of this CITY, will be mar
ried on the goth of this month to Miss Irene n.
Bentley of Harlem avenue, Baltimore. No
cards will be issued.
Mrs DR.. English is visiting her sister, Mrs.
Geo. L. Lane, in Baltimore.
The residence of Mrs. Tracy on P street
northwest was the scene Of a pleasant gather
ing last evening. A farewell reception was
rendered Miss Natalie German of Jersey City
and many friends were present. Refreshments
were served and the evening was passed in So
cial enjoyment.
Mrs. Emlu W. Burton left today for visit of
a few months to relatives in Boston.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Edwards have returned
after their wedding trip to Goshen, N. Y, and
Sd street northeast.
pretty wedding took place at 10 o'clock this
morning at the First Congregational Church.
the Rev. DIR. Newman officiating The mar
rage was that of Mr.. George E. Walker and
Miss Blanche E. Tenlon, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Matthew II. Tenlon. The bride was hand
somely attired in becoming travelling dress,
with jaunty hat to match. The ushers we're
Messrs. A. Walker, W. Gettinger, Frank Har-
per and Charles Walker, the latter acting in
capacity of best man. The ushers wore
boutonnieres of bride roses to correspond with
the bridal bouquet, which was handed to the
pastor. At the close of the ceremony the newly
married couple left for a trip north.
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with assistance was engaged in getting the in
vitations ready for delivery.

with assistance was engaged in getting the in
vitations ready for delivery.
WITHIN THE AUDITORIUM.
The scene within the church edifice was
most imposing one. Faces Of men who are
known the world over as great men and good
were turned up toward the platform, on which
were seated the presiding officers of the con-
ference. Some Of the strongest pillars Of
Methodism, bishops, ministers and laymen, filled
the pews in the front part of the church.
There was no attempt at decoration save only
one simple bunch Of dahlias that was placed at
the right Of the reading desk.
Rev. Bishop Thomas BOWMAN, the senior
bishop of the Methodist Episcopal church, pre-
sided this morning. and among those beside
him upon the platform and inside OF the altar
rail were Bishop Hurst, the resident bishop;
Rev. William Arthur. NJ. A.. Of London, the
preacher Of the morning session. DR.. I. B. Ste
phenson, president of the Wesleyan Methodist
conference; Bishop Wayman Of the A. NJ E.
church, Bishop Keerer of the Methodist Epis-
copal church SOUTH General Superintendent A.
Carman, d. D., Of Belleville. Ont; Bishop Fos-
ter, Bishop Foss and President Myers Of the
United Methodist free church.
THE INAUGURAL SERVICE.
The inaugural service began . little after 10
O'Clock this morning. Az was betting the
opening service of such an important religious
meeting it was devoted entirely to a church
service, with prayer, hymns and a sermon.
The congregation that faced the preacher was
one such as few have had the honor to address,
made up, as 1t was, of many who are themselves
known as among the ablest preachers OF
the old and the new world. The honor of
delivering the inaugural sermon before such .
gathering was fttingly conferred upon the ven-
cradle Rev. William Arthur, N. A, Glenelg,
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HEALTH OF THE DISTRICT.
The Number Of Desths Decreasing-No e
deinic Dlsease-vital Statistics.

The Number OF Desths Decreasing-No Epi-
deinic Dlsease-vital statistics
''The health of the city during the week
ending Saturday noon WAS good" says the
report of Health Officer Hammett. 1.-THE num-
Der Of deaths reported Was Sc, compared with
1O7 the week previous, and the death rate of
children under five years OF age fell from A to
Sc per cent of the total mortality.
There seems to be no prevalent disease Of
any serious or epidemic nature. The miasmatic
influences are less than usual, there having
been no deaths from scarlet fever reported for
several weeks, while those from dipththeris are
equal to, il not below, the normal"
The report shows: Number Of deaths, IS;
white, ~; colored, A. Death rate per 1000
per annum-White, $50; colored, 30.5. Total
population, 1895: 35 were under five years Of
age, 20 were under one year old and II over
sixty years twenty-five Of the deaths occurred
In hospitals and public institutions. The deaths
by glasses were as follows Zymotic, 80; consti-
tUtional 26 local "a; developmental8 8; violence,
5. The principal causes Of death were: Group,
i; dipntheria, 3; consumption. IL; diarrneal, 8;
typhoid fever, 2; malsrial fever, 5; pneumonia,
5; bronchitis, 1; whccping cough, 8; kidney
diseases, /; cancers, l. Births reported-l8
white males. 81 white females: % colored males,
l6 colored females. Marriages reported-21
white, cc)ored. Still births reported-2
white, colored.
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AGENT KEYS REPORT.
What Ho Has Doue Since He Commenced
Work for the Humane Society.

What Ho Has Doue Since He Commenced
Work for the Humane Society.
Agent Key of the Humane Society has sub
United a report Of his work for eight wears
ending September 80, which closes twenty
years work of the society. From 1871 to 1883
he reports that only 5000 cases were investi-
gated, while during the eight years Of his SER
vice there were about three times that many.
The smallest number of cases investigated by
him was the first year he was in the service,
the number being 512. The highest number
was in 1884, when there were 2, 1851 cases in
quired into. The number last yea- was ], 141.
During the eight years service Agent Key
has prosecuted ,723 cases and 1853 Of them were
dismissed The fines paid and collaterals for
feited amounted to &c.
GROWTH OF HUMANE SENTIMENT.
During the years prior to October, 1885,"
says the report, 1.-THE practical work Of your
agents had been SO poorly executed and its
moral effect so weak that when / commenced
found great hostility to any humane methods or
advice. Indeed SO great was it that my life
was often in jeopardy. The perils of four years
tered during my first four years in your
service. Nor is it entirely overcome
yet, for as long sin remains in the heart
will cruelty continue and the wicked fight.
But such q change has been wrought that any
member of your society, and indeed any one,
can interfere to prevent cruelty without being
blackguarded by the perpetrator. Only few
days age two young ladies stopped brutal
driver on a lonely country road from beating
his team and actually made him tighten his
load. Children Of tender years are daily check
ing cruel conduct, and humane sentiments are
growing rapidly, for most owners of good
horses request US tc watch their drivers. and
We find rlanX humane drivers who tell us that
their horses are unfit for labor. In 1888 your
society had not erected single drinking foun-
tain for animals. In 1884, at my earnest solicit
tation, You erActeS ore in Georgetown; later
One was erected on 1514 street and Pennsyl-
vania avenue, since which time you have erected
about thirty, and Will erect mere az you obtain
funds"
Mr. Key says he has had but eighteen days
leave OF absence mot including the fifteen
days sick leave in 1880 during al his period
Of service, but that now there is second
agent he would like time to visit his relatives
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Merrily the chimes Of the Metropolitan
Church rang out this morning. and as the
notes Of the sacred music found their way
through the shadows and mists of the rain
laden air it was announced to the public that
the great assemblage Of Methodists, the ecu
menical Methodist conference, was about to
convene. The chimes we're not rung in vain.
From every direction men wearing the garb Of
clergymen were seen making their way toward
the church. Foreigners and strangers in .
strange land as most Of them were, yet
their ears wero greeted with the familiar strains
of the Coronation Hymn" "Nearer, My God.
To Thee" the doxology and other selections
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from the hymnology of the church, which is
universal in all climes and all languages.
As early as o'clock the dele
gates began to gather at the church,
and from that hour until 10 o'clock, the hour
announced for opening the conference. there
was constant stream of delegates and visitors
pouring into the church. Owing to the neces-
sity Of regulating the attendance by tickets of
admission only one of the main entrances was
opened. The large door ON street remained
closed and admission from the outside was
through the O street door.
GIVING OUT THE TICKETS.
Nearly all the delegates and visitors gained
admission to the auditorium from the lecture
room, as they wero obliged to 60 into the lecture
room to get their tickets. Those pressing for
admission were divided into three classes, the
delegates, the representatives Of the press
and the visitors. In this way the work
OF distribution was simplifed and the
great throng was supplied with the
necessary pasteboards with such facility that
by 10 o'clock the work was done and the audi
torium was filled. Perhaps the busiest ticket
section was that presided over by Rev. Dr.
Wideman, the pastor of McKendree Church
Here those who were merely visitors were sup
piled with cards of admission and every one
who applied was given q ticket. The only
limit placed on the issue Of these
tickets is the capacity of the church.
ltors at each session and when the supply is
exhausted then no more are allowed to enter
the auditorium. DIR. Wideman gave out this
morning some 500 in addition to some 200
which he sent out yesterday to those who are
entertaining delegates at their homes in this
city.
ADMITTING THE DELEGATES.
Another busy man was Mr.. John McClelland,
the secretary of Rev. DR.. King. He had charge
Of the tickets for the delegates, which entitle
them to admission to all the sessions of the con-
ference. On the broad surface of the desk be-
hind which Mr.. McClelland sat were arranged
in piles the tickets for the 500 delegates
Each pile represented some branch of the
church, and when delegate announced his
name and church it was an easy matter to sup
ply him with ticket. By the time the services
were begun In the upper rooms Mr.. McClel-
lands table was practically empty, only q few
of the 500 tickets remaining in his possession
This indicates that the attendance at the first
session Is unusually full.
There was another busy man in the lower
part Of the church. He occupied one of the
class rooms and had charge of the distribu-
ton OF the tickets to the press. This was Rev.
Dr.. J. W. Hamilton. who as secretary of the
program committee has been one of the most
active members of the executive committee
in arranging the details of the pre.
parations for the meeting of the con.
ference. He found that there was Q great
demand from representatives Of the press
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ence.)
Chapman Common, s. w., OF the Wesleyan
Methodist church. Mr.. Arthur is generally .e-
garded as one Of the most eloquent and schol-
arly Of this church of preachers, anu his dis
course today was heard with a closeness of
attention and interest that is not usually youch-
safed even to q sermon.
Unfortunately Mr. Arthur's voice Is begin.
ming to show the effects OF many long years Of
faithful service and il became necessary for
him this morning to have friend and brother
i'll tho church read his sermon.
The formal opening of the ecumenical con-
ference this morning was as simple as it could
well have been. Rev. Thomas Bowman the
senior member Of the Episcopal brotherhood
OF the church in this country. stepped forward
and announced the opening hymn.
Notwithstanding the great pressure for ad-
mission, the system of distributing the tickets,
which were necessary before one might pass
the portals, worked SO well that there was no
overcrowding. Every seat was filled and only
very few were compelled to stand. The clouds
and mist without made it rather dark within
the church and several burners above the plat
form were lighted and cast something Of ra-
dance upon the strong and noble faces that
were gathered around the white cloth-draped
communion table.
THE OPENING HYMN.
When all were seated and the confusion Incl
dent to the commencement of the first Of the
twelve days meetings had died away, Bishop
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A Stranger Robbed While Sleeping.

A few days ago citizen from Rockville came
here on visit and when he found himself able
to return home he hal enjoyed q nap in Q
brick yard not far from the James Creek canal
When he got up he discovered that he had been
robbed of gold watch and small amount OF
money.
Yesterday afternoon an officer Of tho fourth
precinct station recovered the watch and ar
rested two colored boys on suspicion of the
theft They gave their names as John johnson
and Jas. Sewell One of them tried to dispose
OF the watch for So cents
Today In the Police Court they were charged
with larceny from the person and the case was
continued.
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w. H. Houehtou,. openinr.

Despite the inauspicious weather large num-
bers have been attracted by the display in the
window and store of the w. H. Houghton
Manufacturing Company, 1918 and 1920 r
street. It is quite evident that they are having
their Fall Opening" a. thsir immense stock
OF furniture, carpets and interior decorations
Il tastefully and attractively displayed to its
best advantage. The visitor upon entering the
rtorc is attracted by the magnificent exhibit Of
curtains, curtain draperies and fabrics for in
terror decorations. All of the upper floors are
crowded with household and Office furniture of
stock IRE W. II. Houghton Manufacturing Com
pany appear determined to fully sustain their
reputation a. one Of the leading furniture
houses Of this CITY.
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foA SALE
ifoH SALE
PALISADES OF THE POTOMAC
LAND IMPROVEMENT COMPANY.

In order TO encourage improvements on our new
subdivisions. we now offer ACREAGE TRACTS, con-
tanning SPLENDID BlILDING SITES. at Low
RAILS and ON ACCOMMODATING TERMS.
This property is tCo well known to require much
comuiendatlon FROM u.s. situated as 1t is along and
overlooking the Potomac river. and commanding an
excellent view OF the picturesque country surround
ingit
No better investment can be made in about the
District, either for home and speedy profits
Upon the completion OF the railroads being
sructed through this section il will be possible
reacn the inter- of the city of Washington any
part OF this property by . ten minutes ride q
beautiful and picturesque country
Special Inducements to parties building this fall.
quarry FREE OF CHARGE.
tor pats, pamphlets and fun particulars apply at
company's otice,
ap2l-on 14l5 F ct. NV. Washington, DC
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CAPITALIZED from New York, PHILADELPHIA,
Baltimore, Cincinnati and Chicago will DO Ut
Tailapoosa next week. Don't miss this oppor-
tunity.-Adct.
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s.'Gg.
THE METROPOLITAN CHURCH.
A GREAT ASSEMBLAGE
THE METROPOLITAN
Opening Sessions Of the Methodist
Ecumenical Conference.
MINISTERS AND LAYMEN

Meet In the Metropolitan Church-An I'm
pressive Inaugural Service - Eloquent
Prayer and joyful Praise-Bishop y rst's
Rsarty Address Of Welcome.
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failure it is simply temporarily embarrass-
ment
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SHOOTING STARS

The people who hate to see warm weather 60
because they miss the odor Of the clover might
frequent the theater and wait till he goss out
between the acts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-07

The Rock Greek Park commission is now rest
ing on its ores.
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'What do you consider the most remarkable
act ever committed in this country" asked the
thoughtful man.
"Well," replied the kicker refectively, II
think there are several Acts of Congress that
could compete for the prize"
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Now the man who tells you stories
Trembles in fear complete
OF the vendor who yells ''chestnuts!'
At the corner of the street.
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MONEY WANTED & TO LOAN

MONEY WANTED & TO LOAN
on aaAI tsyA5
MONEY TO LOAN-wE HAVE ON HAND $3.50
u TO be DIVIDED in small loans also Slo'OVn n one
Z HIksToN. 1907 Pa. and 9TH and La ave
A ONLY TO LOAN ON COLLATERAL OF. REAL
.sao-rm H. A f i4is ksx so SON s4..
NIVNLY 70 L0AN-s1. SEQ. s3.5O0. s7.Qco AND
HUFFMAN, Attorney. 1921 st. NV seI7-Im
no YOU WANT MONEY.-SlO To 500 TO LOAN
~ at low interest On furniture, piAIos. horses.
sna Gs weekly 81
Paosy a Bsx & os 10
MONEY 10 LOAN IN SUNS 10 SUIT, Al AND
fTaSk !. kSNLiSoS. iJt5'f.. AZ.
aus che Arlington 4 IRE lns. co. 'scfhce.)
Al NEY TO LOAN IN LARGEAND SMALL 81 MS
ny at Lowest Lowest rates IF Interest 4PpT9,sd real estate
MONEY TO LOAN IN ANY SUES DESIRED AT
~! lowest rates Of ,ntsre. on approved real estate sit
yond time Necessary Tor examination title and prep
ara'ion Of iapefs' eomnlissions ressonabIe ,
,y15-n 1874 + st. NV
VI ia SUNS FROM $500 UPWARD.
AT THE LOWEST rate OF INTEREST.
REAL ESTATE IN THIS DISTRICT.
L. o. HoLTZNAN.
20 Cor. 10th and + SITS. Nv
MONEY TO LoAN-LARGE AMOUNTS ALWAYS
w on hand for loans best city security 1T lowest
rates OF interest Instanent with liberal mar
We can now also iuake loans collateral security
" " j. Il. SMITH SONS,
MONEY WANTED AND TO LOAN-PARTIEs
w having money to loan can always hnd pilt-sdss
my9-tr ias5 i 81.
r fAL EsrA saf IN Y 3 9 SS56sps.
SIX PER CENT, PAYABLE QUARTERLY.
SMALL a i ssMS 8 h s uGxRaED.
'1 s:SSS LOAN IA
.p3otr HOS E. wAaaAMAN.
M ONEY TO LOAN on RIAL ESTATE OK FIRST
IVA class security. at lowest rates OF interest.
spid o. '''' - o. {. Green. 1903 9TH st. NV.
MONEY TO LOAN Al, > AND . PER CENT ON
''' II. II. Parker,
MONEY TO LOAN
en- ssu 70 SUM- @ aBRFSSwSeS real
oEO l45l Iennsy WANNA ave.
MONEY 70 LOAN 2N REAL ksTATh AT Low
Successor to DANENHOWER& SON. cor. 18th and
@ SITS. ap94
MONEY TO LOAN-IN SUMS OF FROM $500
4A up to s2oVOO On approved real estate security;
no delay. DUGAN q BUTLER,
ap5-tr Cuy ST. II W,
SUBURBAN PROPERTY.
FOR SALE
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS ADDITION TO BROOK
LAND LOTS.
NEAR UNIVERSITY STATION AND ELECTRIC
CARS EVERY SIX MINUTES.
Cheap and easy terms.
HOUSES BUILT IF DESIRED.
beautiful subdivision. Gravel streets, brick side
walks.
BEDFORD W. WALKER SON. 1OO6 F.
HARRY BARTON. 1881 F. se1e-1m
MANICURE.
MADAME PAWN.
1A MANICURE AND CHIROPODIST.
1C3 18th ST. n. W.
Million Office open all summer.
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CHIROPODISTS.

T'ENDER FEE.r INSTANTLY BELIEVED AND
i cure guar ntsed. best references.
Dl. J. J. GEORGES son.
P.riors. ILL., Pa ave. n sy~ia.ry-hsmovAl
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SQUAD is such horrid sounding word, "
she said daintily, II am sure it can't be proper
to use it,
We'll" he replied meditatively, 1T il . sort
Of pigeon English"
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When the rigors of the weather
Turn to cold instead of heat,
And the dew upon the heather
Becomes jewelry complete.
There is one whose heart is sinking
While the rest enjoy repose
In new garments, he is thinking
OF his last years clothes.
No, Clara, the line "Grim visaged war has
smoothed his ruffled front does not refer to .
military man who has just donned . fancy
shirt.
'What do you keep that club for?' asked the
visitor in a small western newspaper office.
Couldn't run the paper without it," was the
reply. That's the editorial staff
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A CORDIAL oREErIxo.

Brethren from the south, we greet you With
loving hearts. In your Virginia our common
Francis Asbury established the first Sunday
school on the American continent; In ycu
Georgia the wesleys learned how 70 labor fn
the poor; in your Charleston John Wesley pub
hshsd his first volume Of 81 once his two hun
dred separate publications ana Of his kyDne>
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FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

DOR sALE-ONE ROW BOAT; COMPLETES;
nearly new. will sell very cheap for cash. Inquire
p s. DULANEY,
oc1-f 12l5 ST. NV.
EOR SALE-CHEAP-A GOOD FIRE-PROOF SAFE:
l. has combination lock goo! new also l small
safe. with ley lock to sell quick will make
tune Payments II wanted. Address Box ia, Star
once oc1-3t
EOR SALE-BALL-BEARING SAFETY BICYCLE;
in 9 Cd order. must b sold; $40 cash; lamp AID
bell. 220 9th st. Sc. oc7-3ts