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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-11-09

Catherine v. Beck was granted permission to
resume her maiden name Of Myers and an alb
solute divorce from W. b Beck. The bill, filed
by Mr.. s. A. Cox in June last, states that they
were married at Grace Church November NJ
1885, and she charged bad treatment, undue
intimacy with another woman, one Jennie
Schultz or Morgan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-11-09
SUBURBAN PROPERTY.

HE ADVANTAGES OFFERED
IN
FORT MYER HEIGHTS
ELECTRIC ROAD (under construction
ONLY ONE HALF MILE FROM CITY.
MOST BEAUTIFUL SITUATION.
HIGHEST ELEVATION
FINEST VIEW AROUND WASHINGTON.
SURPRISES ANYTHING ON THE HUDSON.
ON wAsHINGToNs MOST FASHIONABLE
DRIVE.
ADJOINS FORT MYER.
BROAD GRADED STREETS.
PURE WATER.
PLENTY OF SHADE
GOOD SPECULATION.
A RARE INVESTMENT
STONE FOR BUILDING AT COST OF QUARRY.
ING, AND THE CHEAPEST LOTS AROUND
WASHINGTON.
If this interests the SPECTATOR builder those look
ing for suburban home call and let drive you
the property.
Our prices for lots in this subdivision are low but
they will not continue long. as the ELECTRIC ROAD.
which will be in operation next month. will Q big
advance in this property.
Terms to suit all
Call and We will be glad to give you all Particular
Map. &C.. at office Of
ROBINSON LODGE.
Investment and Real Estate Brokers,
SO and 9o Atlantic building. e2s and $50 F st.
nol-tr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-11-09

Mr.. Thomas Cos, . vsll-knovn citizen Il
East Washington, died yesterday morning.
after long illness. in the sixty-third year Of
his age. Mr.. Cos was . member Of Harusooy
Lodge, No .; Magensnu Encampmsnt, No. 4
1 O. o. r., and Franklin Lodge, No. z X. p.
The funeral viii take plscs tomorrow afternooa
81 2;S0 O'Clock from HE lass rssdsnsn. IL
Rennsylvania avenue southaasa =
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The Fish Market.

The report Of Mr.. Gwynne Harris, inspector
Of marine products. shows the arrival during
the week Of 4, 91s punches Of fish, AZ carp and
II, 800 bushels of oysters. The arrivals satur-
day were 326 punches Of rock fish, 14s punches
Of white perch, 276 punches of catfish, rs
punches of winter shad, 81 punches of pike 81
punches of yellow perch l60 punches OF North
Carolina chubs, "a punches of cells, 10 carp and
8, 100 bushels Of oysters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-11-09

Perry werdsn, the hard hitting first bassman
Of last seasons Baltimore club. arrived st st.
Louis Saturday IRON Toledo, where hs was
Waiting, and signsd contract TO play With the
Browns next season. st. Louis q Perry's
home, and - stated that he never signsd con
tract VIII more plsasura
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-11-09

During the week the food inspectors con
demned 472 pounds Of meat, n birds. IS rab
bit., - punches Of hsh and . quantity Of vsgs
tables.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-11-09

In the Court in General Term today Justice
James delivered the opinion of the court in
the case Of Goldsmith agt Ladson, affirming
the judgment below, which was in favor of de-
PENDANT. Mrs Alice Ladson owning a separate
estate purchased of plaintiff jewelry. &C., for
her store. Goldsmith, whose bill was overdue,
replevined the goods. The justice discusses
the rights of a married woman to contract a
debt and holds that partial payment gave title
to that extent, and II the purchaser has the
right to retain possession the plaintiff could
not recover, and the judgment below was af-
frmed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-11-09

81 don't walk home from the races"
He exclaimed; my methods plain;
Iprocure a round-trip ticket
Ere get on board the train"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-11-09

''what are you after?" shouted man to his
neighbor, who was chasing chickens on the
common.
81 am trying to re-coop my losses" was the
reply.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-11-09

Between 1000 and 5000 hands win probably
devn a carpet milk e fonksrs, y. Z.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-11-09

She sang a song of Home, Sweet Home;
1t didn't seem to touch
The spot; be said, "Pray sing it DER.
like that very much"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-11-09

"whst are you doing now?" inquired the
managing editor Of the man who was writing a
criticism of the ballet.
Roasting chestnuts," was the reply.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-11-09

The pugilist thinks that the rounds in The
ladder of fame are called OF by the time
keeper in the prize ring.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-11-09
HERE Is No DANGER
In using q MODERN GAS STOVE of the serious
accidents that so often occur with other stoves.
SaI anu look our
BUN DIAL.
CALI EDGE
ECLIPSE and
RELIABLE
my1etr WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT COMPANY.

nj KETS KEMETHY'S GALLERY. llO9 AND iii
W. Pa ave. Artistic fine Portraits. Personal at
tention. LARGE studio for groups. Low prices. Al
ways ready TO take your Picture. sel1-:3m
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-11-09
SHOOTING STARS

The busy man to the telephone girl:
Il do not wish your face to see;
But though your charms be few.
'Twere bliss to me
II could be
On speaking terms with you"
''what are you doing now" inquired the
managing editor OF the man who was writing n
criticism of the ballet.
Roasting ehestnuts," was the reply.
The pugilist thinks that the rounds in The
ladder of fame are called OF by the time
keeper in the prize ring.
''You said Sohker was quito active in your
campaign"
YES" replied the defeated candidate
"ln what capacity?'
about gallon q day."
The democrats who attribute their success
to the Australian system should invent q new
bird and call it 'the democratic kanga-
rooster
Resident Of Prohibition State Ito tourist):
lis that one of these new-fangled photograph
machines?'
Tourist: "Yes."
Resident: ''weli, guess you might as well
take the next train. We're kind O. prejudiced
against those arrangements"
Tourist Are you? Perhaps you never saw
one of this kind"
Resident "a fee minutes later: Gosh,
stranger. why didn't We say before that spigot
went with i1 Come over and take supper with
me-"
II don't walk home from the races"
He exclaimed; my methods plain;
Iprocure a round-trip ticket
Ere get on board the train"
"What are you after?' shouted man to his
| neighbor, who was chasing chickens on the
common.
81 am trying to re-coop my losses" was the
reply.
She sang a song of ''Home, Sweet Home;
1t didn't seem to touch
The spot; be said, pray sing it DER.
like that very much"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-11-09

"fou said sohker was quito active in your
campaign"
"Yes," replied the defeated candidate
'In what capacity2'
"About gallon day."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-11-09

The busy man to the telephone girl:
Il do not wish your face TO see;
But. though your charms be few.
'Twere bliss 10 me
II could be
On speaking terms with You"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-11-09
FOR SALE-LOTS.

L OR SAIL Oh 10 CENIs PEE. SQUARE FOOT
y you can buy a lot the Electric Road in Fort
Meyer Her hts that will sell for 70 spring.
Write or call for maps and partcul srs-
ROBINSON 3 LODGE.
no5-6t 90 and Ao Atlantic building.
EOR sALE-FIvE LOTS. IL BY 30 FEET. AND
three los Is by IS feet to alley in Trinidsd one
square from Florida ave. Price low.
Several choice lots on st. bet. 9th and 9TH SITS
Nine lots fronting south, one-hsf square from 18th
Southwest corner 18th and h sta n g.. 100 feet
square. Price very low for a few days
no5-6t' c. W. CHAPEL. 1888 st. NV.
Eok sALE-,FoR 10 CENTS PER SQUARE FOOT
y you can buy q lot on the Electric Road In Fort
Meyer Heights that viii sell 20 centa next spring
Write or call Tor maps and particulars.
ROBINSON & LODGE,
no-)-6t SO and 80 Atlantic building.
E'OR SALE-TWo BEAUTIFUL LOTS ON 18TH
L st. n. W., with outlook park and Pennsylvania
1y1s feet front each viii sell both; ex-
cellent chance Iarty desiring pleasant location
for home do not miss it price, S4,CCO each.
noo-6t GEO. W. L1NKlN +, S00 18th st. NV
EoR sALE-FoR 10 CENTS PER SQUARE FOOT
= you can buy a lot on the Electric Road in Fort
Meyer Heights that will sell for 20 cents next spring
Write or call for maps and partie ulars.
ROBINSON LODGE,
no5-6t SO and % Atlantic building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-11-09

BEFORE MAKING Youn FAIL PuH.
CHASES"
FURNITURE. CARPETS AND HoUsEFURN1sH.
ING GOODS
READ THESE PRICES,
Then call at store and examine goods on which we
guarantee you a saving of from 10 to Is per cent:
Bed Room Suites pieces. any finish. sl3
Parlor Suites in Hair. Cloth Plush. Is
Our &37 Hair, Cloth and Plush Suites beat them all
INGRAM AND BRUSSELS CARPETS AT PRICES
LOWER THAN The LOWEST.
ALL CARPETS MADE AND LAID FREE OF
CHARGE
SMITHS CREDIT HOUSE,
452 PA AVE. NV. NEAR ~ ST.
Looking Glasses of any size that have been dam
aged Resvered equal to new ses-4m
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-11-09

The democrats who attribute their success
to the Australian system should invent a new
bird and call 1t 1.-The democratic kanga-
rooster"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-11-09
FOR SAIE%IOTS

COR sALE-BEFORE INVESTING SEND FOR
Il one OF my new bulletins. I have sole agency for
some Of the most desirable pieces Of ground in the Dis
trict. DAVID ID. STONE,
ar ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-11-09

Mr.. and Mrs Morton Mitchell. after an abb
sence OF almost a year in Europe. have returned
and will take a house for the winter They co
to New York in a few days. 20 be absent until
the latter part Of the month.
Miss Marion Gawler and Miss Marguerite
Bassett returned on Friday after spending a
delightful visit OF six weeks with friends in the
north.
Grace Thyson, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. b.
u. Ihyson, has recovered from diphtheria-
quiet wedding took place at the residenes
of the krides parents on Saturday evening M
Sl4 North Carolina avenue southeast Rev Dr.
Gibson oficiated. The contracting parties were
Mr.. John L. Atkinson of Lebanon Ind. and
Miss Carrie E. Prentice. Only few of the in
innate friends Of the bride and groom were
present Mr.. and Mrs. Atkinson left immedi-
ately for Philadelphia and New York on a short
bridal tour, after which they will return 10 tins
city.
Miss Elizabeth Carpenter Of Wilmington.
Del, is the guest Of Miss stolsenberg Of 22d
street
The marriage Of Miss Katherine Birney.
daughter Of Gen. William Birney. and MI.
Albert n. Seip, late of Duluth, now Of this citv-
will take place at lie Droit Park, Thursday.
November u.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Halford have returned IN
Washington and will again make il their resi-
dence. They are located at 1919 o street north
west.
The first social Of the Christian Endesvor
Society Of the Mt Pleasant Congrees rional
Church was held last Friday evening with Mt.
and Mira T. st. Woodruff. very pleasant
evening was passed.
DIR. and Mrs. Grant leave for their new homo
at Plattsburg, n Y, this evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert q. Ogden have Leased
their house on 18th street and have sakea
apartments ct the Woodmont for the winter.
MrsL Dali Of 18th street will meet the ssx-
cursion class" on Wednesday morning. she
win be at home 70 her friends Monday evening,
November So
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-11-09
FOR SALE---HOUSES.

COR sAiE-BEFoRE INVESTING SEND FOR
1t Of my new bulletins; have the exclusive
agency for number Of the most desirable properties
in the DisIrfct. DAVID ID. S1USk.
IL 500 II n W.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-03-29

Attention is called to some facts in regard
to the Washington Beneficial Endowment AS
sociation. 1t has sold reliable life insurance
at moderate cost, thus enabling many to pro-
cure that protection for their families which
under the old rates they would have been un-
able to obtain. 1t has paid to the benefci-
aries of deceased members over six hundred
and thirty-five thousand dollars.
1t has paid every claim promptly when due
1t has never had occasion to change its plans
in any important detail since its organization
thirteen years ago
1t has paid more death claims in the District
of Columbia than any life insurance company
or association ever organized under the Dis
trict laws.
1t has never contested just claim for bene-
hts under its certificates.
1t issues certificates of insurance from $500
to $4,000, payable at death.
1t offers inducements to reliable men to act
as agents.
While examining into the plan and merits of
an association before taking out an insurance
it is also we'll to look into the mode and his
tory in paying their losses. 1t has been theas-
sociation's endeavor to assist the benefeiaryin
all cases to secure the amount due him, instead
of placing obstacles in the way, as is frequently
the case, In the event of death the first thing
they ask is to see the certificate, and if it is all
right and in the proper hands they at once fur
nish the blank proofs, with full instructions
and notice.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-03-29

insurance is granted in any amount desired,
from $500 to $4,000. Under the operations of
this association an entrance fee is paid but
once, and an assessment graded according to
age and amount of insurance carried, at fixed
amount which remains the same throughout
life. Since 1871 when the association was
chartered, there have been disbursed in death
claims $4,000. So dXedly was the founda.
tion laid that in all these years the only change
made has been to reduce the insurance age
from fifty-nine to forty-nine years, and this
has worked to the material advantage OF the
association by keeping down the age .
While examining into the plan and merits
of an association before taking out an insur-
ance it is also well to look into the mode
and history in paying losses, and such exami-
nations this Edownment Association cheerfully
invites. Their endeayor is to assist the benef-
ciary instead of placing obstacles in the way of
obtaining the insurance money In the event
of the death of member the first thing re-
quested by the association is a certificate of
membership and if this is all right and in the
proper hands blank proofs are furnished with
full instructions, together with the following
notice:
The claimant, under the certificate, is in
formed that should the within proofs be ae-
cepted as satisfactory the intervention of any
third person is not necessary for the collection
of the claim Payment Of a commission,
therefore, to any person for pretended services
in regard TO the collection of uneontested
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-03-29

claims upon the association is entirely un-
necessary"
When the proofs are complete and ac-
cepted by the board of trustees the full
amount of the insurance is paid sixty days
from acceptance.
certificate under the assessment plan is
not of value as collateral security, nor is it in
tended to be, but certificates of the Washing
ton Beneficial Endowment Association are
frequently used as security when it is only a
question of the death of the person insured
and the certain payment of the debt. They
are used also in cases when persons are buy
ing home, and assume that if they live
certain number of years they can make their
payment. If death, however, should overtake
the head of the household before the pay
ments upon the house are completed, if there
is an insurance for the amount of the indebt-
edness the loan can be paid off and the
family secured in the possession of their
home.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-03-29
A MAMMOTH ICE-HOUSE.
The Biggest in the Country Completed by
the Great Falls Company.


the Great Falls Company.
AT the foot of Eleventh street, between this
and Tenth street, facing the river front, the
Great Falls Ice Company have recently COM
pleted the work on their mammoth ice
ice-house There are lots of big ice
houses in this country, but there are none of
such enormous dimensions as this. 1t is the
largest ever built in the United States. The
building has frontage of 223 feet and depth
of 100 feet. In height the structure reaches 35
feet
"Ihe capacity of this building,u remarked
Mr.. Lambert, the president of the company,
sis 5000 tons, equal to 17,920OO0 pounds.
Think of that when the hot weather sets in.
The house is divided into six compartments,
each capable of containing a small cold stor-
age-house. The system of ventilation is of the
best, and embraces the latest modern improve
ments, so that at all times the air within is alb
solutely pure and wholesome. Besides, the
drainage is excellent and patterned after the
most improved methods, the system being
rendered still nearer state of perfection by
the introduction of underdrainage. The house
is nearly full now, and we are awaiting the ar
iyal of the boats from the Kennebee, which
generally appear by the first of May, shortly
after the ice in that river begins to break up.
Our new stone wharf is also now completed,
and is, think, the only stone one along this
part of the river 1t is built on a system of
piling driven in the clay below the rivers bed.
On these and below the water, away from its
action ON fibres, are placed huge timbers.
Then the masonry is erected, The open
winter greatly facilitated the work ON the
wharf, and our men were busy at it al the sea-
son.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-03-29
Rooms Northeast and southeast


"For the past month or two, in spite of the
customary Stacking up of business at this
time of year." said Mr.. T. R. Brooks, of GIG
Twelfth street, ~ have been comfortably
busy. Lately disposed of lots II, 12, 13, and
IA, square 800, which is the northeast corner
of Seventh and streets, for So, 900; one lot
on street, between North Capitol and First
streets, for $3.50; lot on K street, between
Sixth and Seventh southeast, for 81 ,04O, and
lot6, square 1040 corner of South Carolina and
Kentucky avenues, for $500.
81 think" he concluded, ''that the best in
vestments that can be made at present in real
estate are to be found in the northeast and
southeast sections of the city. There has
lately been great deal of inquiry concerning
real estate in these parts. Quite a boom is
springing up and good deal of building is
either going on or under consideration. The
spring promises to open with splendid pros
poets for the real estate men interested in
northeast and southeast property"
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-03-29

When the proofs are complete and accepted
by the board of trustees the full amount of the
insurance is paid sixty days from acceptance.
This rule they have held to absolutely, as can
be attested by the benefciaries of any of the
names on the annexed list. When the benef-
ciary is away from the city of Washington they
have system of draft that saves all trouble
and expense. They have in their possession
hundreds of letters from widows, filled with
thanks and calling down blessings on the as
sociation, and instead of merely referring to a
few by permission for an Endorsement we refer
to any on the list.
Of the great number of assessment compa-
MES this association ranks among the oldest
membership are manifold. To begin with, it
is q certainty that upon the death of certf-
cate holder the family of the deceased will be
promptly paid the amount of insurance,
whether it is five hundred or five thousand
dollars, the minimum and maximum rates of
insurance Very frequently it has occurred in
this vicinity that the prompt action of the
Washington Beneficial Endowment Association
in paying claim has been true ray of sun
shine to the widow and fatherless sitting
among the darkness of despair as to what the
future may have in store.
When the application reaches the office of
the association it is submitted to the medical
examiner, and, if satisfactory, certificate of
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-03-29

the year 1886, which made him under forty
nine years, their insurable age, at the time he
applied for insurance. On investigation they
found number of records showing that he
was born in 1884, and that he had secured in
surance at a later date, in another company,
whose age limit was the same as the Endow-
ment, and there he gave his age as having
been born in 1887. For this and other reasons
the trustees refused payment, and the case is
now in court awaiting trial.
Great care has been taken in relation to the
naming of benefciaries, the best proof of
which is that of the number of deaths they
have had. All have been settled with the ex-
ception of one, and in that case no blame can
be attached to the association as it has been
ready at all times to pay in full, at the same
time they have been annoyed by the suit and
put to expense. The case is known as the
Pelletier case. Antonio Pelletier made his
niece the beneficiary, but the creditors claim
that she had no insurable interest and that it
should be paid to his estate. This makes up
record for the trustees of fair dealing and
shows that they have been faithful to the
trusts imposed upon them by the members.
The true test of the value of a life insurance
company comes when death claims are pre-
sented. Many companies make great show
ing of the amount of claims said to have been
paid without specifying to whom or under
what circumstances they were paid.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-03-29
Plumbers Will Be Busy.

'Just now," said Mr.. P. j. Fingles, the
plumber, No. All Eleventh street northwest,
''there is very little doing or to be done in our
trade. AS usual, this time of year is rather
dull. Most of our business is in the fall and
early winter Spring, though, is generally a
good season for the plumbers, and about two
weeks from now we will have all the business
on hand we can possibly wish.'
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-03-29
Quiet with the Paperhangers.

Said Mr.. George S. Dom, the paperhanger,
at 1924 Seventh street northwest: "Things
are duh at present. They always are in this
business during the month of March, and it is
great surprise when we do more than a small
business at this season. Pretty soon trade
viii begin to open up, generally by the tenth
of April, and that is what we are quietly
waiting for nOW.n
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quantity sufficient to shut of the upper part o,
the gulf, which was thus transformed into q
lake. To begin with, of course 1t was u salt
lake, but it gradually became fresh through the
influx OF water from the Colorado. Thereupon
fresh water fishes, mollusks and other creatures
not Of the brine were developed in it, and in
this way it happens that the dry bottom today
is covered with their fossil remains.
WHERE THE SUPPLY CANE FROM.
However, the Colorado, like other rivers, has
been steadily diminishing in volume as cen
turtles have gone by, SO that it's supply Of water
was at length cut of from the lake, only dry
channels remaining where once torrents
howe0 One of these old channels is known az
the New river. Within the memory Of ira
dition Of man there has been no flow worth
mentioning through this New river, but in
1853 geologist, Prof. William @. Blake, at
tached to party of United States engineers,
which first explored the region, said in his re-
port that the desert would again become lake
for time if there should be an unusual rising
OF the Colorado. Now, this is exactly what has
taken place within the last few days.
A large tributary to the Colorado. called
the Gila river, has been affected by
such flood as has never been heard of there
before. Consequently, the Colorado, aug
mented in volume by this swollen stream, has
poured portion of its overflow through the
New river channel and the ancient lake bed las
become inundated. Necessarily the water will
soon dry up.