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The morning call., 1894-09-14
ga YANKEE IN ITALY,"
DIR. Spinning Describes the Country
of the Caesars,

DAs tAiC
of the Caesars.
"a Yankee in Italy" was the title of a
lecture delivered at the Trinity Pres byte
rian Church by Rev. George L. Spinning,
DID,, last evening. The speaker prefaced
his address with review of the early his
tory of Rome and the empire under the
Caesars. In speaking of the condition of
the political institutions of Rome at this
time Dr. Spinning said: politics were cor
rupt There lived then, as there does to-
day. class of people who held themselves
aloof from the primaries; who never went
near political conventions of any kind.
They permitted the worst elements in So
ciety 10 make the nominations, and then
they would cry out after the elections were
over What lot OF rascals get in Office
There was then as there i to-day the
thought it their duty TO look after the
political welfare of their felowmen.
The empire just before its downfall
was bOss-ridden and Iing-ruled. Men Of
character aud reputation did not enter
politics. They virtually gave the reins of
the Government over into the hands OF
these scoundrels and scapegoats."
After dealing WITH the history of Rome
DIR. Spinning took up the Rome of to-day
and portrayed very viYidly some of the
ancient ruins. The forum, coliseum,
cathedralS, aqneducts. Vatican monuments
and other relics we're minutely desert bed
The speaker introduced in many of his de-
scrlDt!ons anecdotes and humorous stories
which Immensely pleased the audience.
The morning call., 1894-09-14

you to send one woman TO prison, this
lite boy to poverty. No man could feel
saIe IN after years il such verdict was
rendered upon such testimony. In sup
port OIL his suggestion Johnson drew gtue-
some pictures of unfortunate Jurors alone
with their cousciences al o'clock in the
morning, the hour, according TO Napoleon
BonaDarte, when a mans true courage
could be tested.
Il do beg and beseech of ycu. gentlemen
OF he jury, to be careful what you do In
such case and with such evidence before
you. For saw that if you render YER
Dict in favor of Mrs. Henry Martin and
y. Is. Pond you demand of the DlStrict
Attorney prosecution against MIS-. John
Martin for forgery and for Mrs. Jenn le
!looets for perjury. Aud the Dlstilct
Attorney will be obliged to obey you, ana
1t will he then too late for you to say.
'Oh, we didn't mean 20 do THIS! and all
upon the testimony of experts, whose
opinions are as naught.
MIR. Schmidt made so many mistakes
on the stand and in such a good-natnred
way that he seemed to treat rhe whole
AFFAIR as good joke.
''Mr. Breckenfeld stood well in San
francisco society, and it's we'll that ne
dlu SO, Tor he confessed TO you that lor
nearly whole month he held certain ooc-
uments In his possession, at ms mouse,
Win no one to keep watch upon them.
The two letters of February "a, 1893. the
one to my Dear Belle" and the other to
Friend Sergeant" were then touched
upon. with view to showing that the one
possessed all the faults OF the other, as
well as all the good points. Referring to
TINS letter johnson said:
A letter on which we rest this case,
seeming TO have been sent by God III
heaven TO enable US to confound our enc
mics and Illustrate their knavsh tricks"
johnson will probably close his argu-
ment this afternoon. Two things were
noticeable while he talked: Three or four
jurors were visibly affected at his honest.
rugged, fOrcible eloquence. as was Mrs.
John Martin; second, that Delmas, ignor-
ing his adversary, chose not to put in an
appearance until very late in the after
noon. But it is agreed on all sides dhat
Grove johnson is making the effort of
pffOrtS
The morning call., 1894-09-14
Where Is Louisa Marble /?

MRS. Louisa Marble. a divorced woman
Il years OF age, who has been living with
her 1ather at 1884 Folsom street. disap-
peareo on Monday morning last, and has
not oeen heard of sicce. She left her
Iour-yeai-old child asleep in her mothers
room. Since she was separated from her
nusoano, about three years ago. she has
Deen despo1dent, and her father is afraid
have been notified.
The morning call., 1894-09-14
Wants to Regisfer.

An application was made TO the Superior
Court yesterday by DR.. j. j. Leek for a
writ of mandamus directed against the
board of dental examiners of the State of
California to compel them to allow him 10
register with the boa:d his name, residence
and place of business, and also TO issue to
him a certificate of registration.
The morning call., 1894-09-14
A Pretty Souvenir Edition.

A beautiful souvenir railroad edition las
been issued by the San Luis Obispo Tri-
bune. As an advertisement of the at
fractions and varied resources of San Luis
opispo County it promises to attract con-
siderable attention.
The morning call., 1894-09-14
Two Divorces Grauted,

Judge Levy yesterday granted L. NJ.
Roney divorce from w. j. Roney upon
the ground of the latter having been cou-
yicted of felony.
Sophie Wolff was also gran ted a divorce
from f. 0. Wolff because of his desertion.
The morning call., 1894-09-14
r1others,
Watch Your Daughters.

Nature has provided a
time for publication, and if
the channels are obstructed,
the entire system is poisoned,
and misery comes.
The morning call., 1894-09-14

Ifyou have not obtained "Picturesque 2
California" you had better Il o al once,
ss the set will soon be complete and
ba ok n um bers VIII be hard to get.
The morning call., 1894-09-14
"II Trovatore" at StockweII,s,

tore" at Stockwelps Theater by the Ital an
Philharmonic Society, &c. w. promises
to be an artistic and financial success.
The chorus mas been we'll drilled, and
Signor A Spadina. the musical director.
expects a performance far above the anna
tenr average. The ca IL is as fnllnws.
The morning call., 1894-09-14

The British steamer Sirius was libsled
in the United States District Court yester-
day by John Williams for services as en-
gineer in the sum of S176 25.
The morning call., 1894-09-14

stomach and kidneys, violent
headaches, shooting pains, ex-
treme lassitude, waxy COM
plexion.
Remove the trouble at
once, or a whole life will be
sacrificed.
"Lydla E. Pinkham's Vege-
table COMPOUND will accom-
plish the work speedily.
1t is the most effective
remedy for irregular or sus-
pended action known to the
world" Mrs. Chas. Hines.
Box 2I2, Duncannon, Pa.
fell SuWeFrlyr X
The morning call., 1894-09-14
CPOSSnal'S Specific Mixture

With this remedy persons can cure themselves
without the least exposure. change of diet, or
change in application to business. The medicine
con tans nothing that is of the least injury to the
constitution. Ask your druggist for it Price 81
A~rti~ nn1O ErTn lx
The morning call., 1894-09-14

irregularities
from any
cause, at any
age, are sure
indications Of
organic trou-
BILE. With
irregularities
come disturb
anCes of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-10-01
Four Most Popular Babies.

The baby popularity contest inaugurated
by Mr.. +. III. Wilson, the latter part of
July, for the four most popular babies in
Washington, closed September 80 The
winners are as follows: First prize $50 in
gold, won by Katherine Crowley photo
graph No. 2O; the second prize, SO in gold,
by Frances Addison Prumley photograph
No. So; the third prize, $40 in gold, by
Taneyera Hughes photograph No. So, and
the fourth prize, a pair of shoes each to the
baby and its mother, was won by Grovenor
Grabb photograph No, 81. over sixty con-
testants were in the field, and the number
of votes cast far exceeded Mr.. Wilson S
most sanguine expectations. Each mother
was furnished with duplicate Of every
vote cast for her child, and may ascertain
the exact number of such votes by count
ing the duplicates in her possession. Mr..
Wilson states that the contest has been
conducted fairly and Impartially to all con-
cerned, and desires to express his thanks
for the great interest exhibited in the con-
test by the public.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-10-01
Funeral of MIR. Edward v. Benton.

Mr.. Edward v. Benton, whose death oc-
Cured III Stafford county, Va, September
y, was buried from the home of his father
Mr.. John II. Benton, 462 street northwest,
at O'Clock pm. yesterday. The funeral
service was conducted by DIR. E. s. Todd
pastor of Hamllne NJ. Z. Church, and was
largely attended by the friends of the de-
ceased and family. The interment was at
GlenwOOd cemetery. Mr.. Benton was born
in BrOwstOwn, Ind, February > 1870, but,
with the exception of a couple of years dur
ing the war, had resided continuously in
this city since September, 1861. He was
graduated from the Abbott Grammar School
and was twice awarded the prize for prof.
cheney in scholarship IN competitive eXami-
nations with represen t. tives of the other
grammar schools Of the city. For several
years he was special examiner of the
pension office, and since 1857, was employed
in the pension agency of J. w. Morris, and
was his chief clerk at the time of his death.
He was married in June, 1881, TO Miss Ida
Davis Of Virginia, who, with a son and two
daughters, survive him to mourn their loss.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-10-01

The thirty first anniversary of the Shiloh
Baptist Church was celebrated yesterday.
The people of that denomination from this
city, Alexandria and adjacent localities
filed the spacious auditorium of that
church, on l. street between 10th and 18th,
to overlooking yesterday morning, when
the anniversary sermon was delivered by
the pastor, the Rev. DIR. j. A. Taylor. In
the evening people were turned away The
choir master of the church had arranged
a special musical program of a high order.
DR.. Grimke of the Fifteenth Street Presby-
terrain Church and clergymen from the sew
eral churches occupied the pulpit during
the day. This congregation is the next
Oldest one of color in this city, and was
organized in 1851 by the white churches of
this city, with twenty members, who came
here from Fredericksburg, Va Pastor
Taylor has had charge for three years, and
during that time has remodeled the church
and added to it more than five hundred
members.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-10-01
CITY AND DISTRICT.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Albaugh's Grand Opera House-The Bos
ton Howard Athenaeum Star Speciality
Company.
New National Theater.-Hoyts, "a Mill
White Flag
Academy of Music.-Kellar, the Magician
Buffers Bijou Theater.-Dan Mccarthy in
The Pride of Mayo"
kernan's Ly reum Theater.-Fields & Han.
sons Company.
Metzerott Music Hall.-The famous Day.
export Brothers and W. NJ. Fay, in their
world-renowned mysterious seances.
Columbia Photograph Musical Palace
AL the latest popular music.
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Beecham's Pills are for

Beecham's Pills are for
biliOusness, bilious head
ache, dyspepsia, heartburn,
torpid Liver, dizziness, sick
headache, bad taste i'm the
mouth, coated tongue, loss
of appetite, sallow skin,
when caused by consti=
patton; and constipation is
the most frequent cause of
all of them.
Books free; pills 25c. At
drug stores, or write B. r.
Allen Co., 365 Canal ST.,
New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-10-01

Interested In the Fall Elections.
Now that the fall elections are near at
hand the members Of the floating army of
"industrials" and persons who are opposed
to Industrial pursuits are anxious to re-
turn to their respective voting places.
Many Of them. Of course, have not the
funds necessary to purchase a railroad
ticket and when they come this way they
manage to reach the office of Sanitary Of
fcer Frank and ask for transportation. OF
course they do not base their request on
the fact that they want to 20 home to
vote. for if they did they would certainly
have no standing with the sanitary officer.
Although the number of applicants for
transportation has shown a steady in
crease during the past few years $3.50 was
cut on from this years allowance. For
the past ten days the sanitary officers
once has not been clear Of this class of
applicants for thirty minutes at any one
time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-10-01
A Xeteran'A Death.

MIR. F. w. Perkins, wealthy and prom
inent merchant of Salem. Mass, and a
member of the council of that city, died at
the Hotel Oxford yesterday morning of
erysipelas, the result of wounds received
during the war, which were aggravated by
the fatigue and exposure he experienced
at the recent G. A. K. celebration In Pitts
burg. The two brothers and the wife and
son of the deceased were present when the
end came. The remains were taken to
Salem today for burial
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-10-01
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Marshall HaIL-MacaIester leaves at 10
Am.
Mount Observation-Disclosures leaves at 10
Am.
Mount Vernon.-By Pennsylvania railroad
every hour. daily.
Steamer Manchester for Glymont and in
termedlate landings at 10 am
Steamer Harry Randall for Chanel Point
Colonial Beach and river landings at !
AM.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-10-01
An ENJOYABLE Oufinr

TWO OF the prominent members of The
Get There Club Of Brooklyn and Ports
mouth, y. H., Charles p. Morris and Mum
son W. LOCKER, who have been spending a
Few days at the Shoreham, returned 10
brooklyn last evening The annual outing
of the club to Sycamore creek, y. H. dur.
irs the past month was highly enjoyed by
the new members.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-10-01

The last Of the seasons excursions to
Luray cayerns is announced for October ,
Special express train will leave T. and D
r. X. depot at $50. am. returning. arrive
home . pm, allowing four hours at the
Caverns. ROundtrip tickets. including ad-
mission to the caves. $50. Seats reserved
in advance without extra charge at ticket
offices. Nos. 619 and 1851 Pennsylvania ave
nue-Adyt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-10-01

Saturday next the examining committee
of the Bar Association win hold an exami-
nation of such applicants for admission to
practice before the District Supreme Court
as may present themselves. Applicants for
admission should nle their applications with
the clerk of the District Supreme Court
Just where the examination Will be held has
not yet been determined, but applicants will
be duly informed some time next week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-10-01
Interest In Washington.

At very early age Mr.. Given began to
display that great interest in the progress
and prosperity of his dearly beloved city
which continued and increased to the day
of his death. To civil affairs he gave the
same earnest and faithful attention.that he
extended to his private business, and in
both he received broad and conservative
intelligence that quickly made him distinc-
tive as a citizen and merchant of COM
mendable high character. In politics he
was a democrat, and actively participated
in party affairs, his counsels being recog-
nized for their wisdom and discrimination
He was several times a member of the CITY
council and also of the board of aldermen
under the old form of government and was
president of the latter body. In his legis-
lative capacity his value was universally
recognized.
He was always on the alert to guard the
best interests of Washington, and many of
the city ordinances which are continued in
force were the result of his thought and
labor. In 1865 he was nominated by the
democrats as their candidate for mayor of
Washington, and was defeated by Sayles
). Bowen IN campaign memorable for it's
peculiar qualities.
Connected With MANY denominations
Mr.. Given was a firm believer in the
power of organization for increasing the
good of the individual and the community,
anu was loreinOSt IN participation with va
rious bodies. He was active in military
circles, and was an enthusiastic member
of the old volunteer fire department., while
he was a prominent instrument in the intro
duction of the present excellent system
cow in operation here. He was a long
time treasurer of the firemen's relief fund
In charitable and philanthrupic enter
prises MIR. Given was always conspicuous
and in all matters concerning the welfare
of fhn afNx
of the word, was public spirited He was
a member of the Veteran Fire Association
trustee of the Columbian University and
OF the Washington Beneficial Endowment
Association, and one of the oldest members
of the L. .. y. +. in Washington, having
held a number of high offices i'll the order
Mr.. Given was twice married, and a
widower. He leaves eight children, five
daughters and three sons, the latter hav-
ing been associated with their father in
business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-10-01
Openin= Exerciscs

Medical and dental departments of the
Columbian University. The introductory
lecture befCIe the medical department Will
be delivered by DR.. l.. A. de SChweinitz
and that before the dental department by
DR. II. y. Noble. October I. at 5 pm, at
the college building, 1;j25 II street north
west. The friends of the Institution are
cordially invited to be present
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-10-01
Mckendree EpwOrth LeaSue.

Mckendree Epworth League have elected
officers for the year, beginning October 1,
as follows: President. w. Roy Mitchell;
first vice president, S. Culbertson; second
vice president, Miss Flora Ii. Osborne; third
vice president, Mrs. Harry WEIGH; fourth
vice president, Charles II. Chase; secretary,
Mrs. I. V. Walker; treasurer, Archie W.
Davis. s. S. Culbertson will be superin-
tendent of the junior league, with Misses
blanche A. Tomlinson and Johanna Hem
rick as assistants
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-10-01
Home and Foreign Missions mt Waugh

The annual meeting of the Woman's
Home Missionary Society and fourth quar-
terly meeting of the Woman's Foreign
Missionary Society. Methodist Episcopal
Church, will be held in Waugh NJ E.
Church, Sd and A streets northeast. on
Wednesday next. The Home Missionary
meeting opens at 1890 am. and will be
presided over by Mrs. W. NJ Springer. At
l2;3O there will be luncheon and at 1:15
the foreign meeting commences, with Mrs.
j. Mckendree Kelley in the chair
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-10-01
Pennsylvania Railroad Excursion
Tickets Washington to baltimore

On Oct and . and Nov. 3 and the
Pennsylvania railroad will sell excursion
tickets Washington to Baltimore and re-
turn at rate of Sl.25. good going on regular
trains on dates of issue and valid for return
passage until the following Monday in
cluSiVe.-Adyt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-10-01

At meeting OF the parking commission
held last Thursday evening, John Saul as
sumed the position of chairman, and WILL
lam Saunders secretary. W. K. Smith has
been Chairman for the last twenty years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-10-01
Death of Chas. F, Smith.

Mr.. Charles F. Smith. for many years
superintendent of the Congressional GEM
etery' and for the past two years a clerk
In the pension Office, died suddenly of
dropsy Saturday night at his residence, No.
81 A street southeast. He was in ap-
pareptly good health when he retired at
10 o'clock, but shortly before his death
he arose and tottered down stairs, telling
MS family he was ill. He lay down on
corpse He leaves d widow and five chill
dren. The body will be buried with Ma
sonic honors at Congressional cemetery
tomorrow afternoon, the deceased having
No. ].
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"Sale of Furniture in the Hotel Wind

Tomorrow at 10 am. Sloan & Co, auc-
tioneers. will sell the entire furniture and
effects of the Hotel Windsor, corner y. \.
ave. and 18th ST. NV. This furniture is all
well kept and Of good grade. Bargains may
be expected.--Adyt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-10-01

James F. Oyster has opened a handsome
marble and oak stand in Riggs Market
where. as is his reputation, he will handle
only the finest grades Of butter. Main
store, go Pennsylvania avenue.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-10-01

ment was with ]. s. Harvey & Co, who
were the leading coal merchants in the
District, and here he remained, steadily at
tending to his duties and increasing the
confidence and esteem of his employers
until he occupied responsible place In
1861 he secured 4 partnership in the BUSH
ness, the firm name being changed to
Harvey, Clark Given and. in 1879 the
firm became Clark & Given. This firm was
dissolved in 1885, with the retirement of
Mr.. Clark, and MIR. Given had since con-
Quoted the business
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-10-01

Father Mathew Society.
The Father Mathew Total Abstinence So
ciety was addressed last evening by Rev.
j. F. MCGEE of St. Patrick's Church. The
pledge was signed by the majority of those
present.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-10-01

Why bother with housekeeping, when you
can live as cheaply and pleasantly at the
well-kept Temple Hotel? 9th ST. adjoin-
Ing Masonic Temple
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-10-01
Wisdom and Economy Lead to Oul

Those popular 5-lb. boxes creamery but
ter at Sl.JO are below the market James
F. Oyster, 900 Pennsylvania avenue.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-10-01

That Wood, Harmon e. Co. always offer
great bargains at their opening sales. SO 1t
will be at "WCodmont' October s. Read
the papers for the next few days and you
VIII know all about it, Wood Harmon &
Co, 525 18th St NV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-10-01

Valuable property on Sth street between
Virginia avenue and J. streets southeast,
improved by desirable brick dwelling
will be sold at auction at trustees sale to-
morrow at $50 o'clock pm. See advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-10-01

A MOST DELICIOUS BREAKFAST DISH
Is broiied slice Of Dove Brand Ham. Get
II here. j. Il. Sch roth, 456 Center Market
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-10-01
AMUSEMENT HALLS.

FOR EENT-BY THE DAY. NIGHT OR WEEK.
odd Fellows Hall, 18th ST. bet. ID and SITS M
w; large Staged hall and dressing rooms: cheap
rent. Apply TO WALTER A. BROWN l4s3 Pa
Der 500 ON
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-10-01

Woodmont' will be opened October s.
1884. Beautifully situated lots. fronting on
the Tennnallytown electric road, from $50 to
800. Terms, 81 cash and balance small
weekly or monthly payments. Don't get
lett this time, but come early and take your
choice. They won't be for sale long at these
prices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-10-01
KNOW.

For New York Roast Beef and Spring
Lamb go to John r. Kelly, 9TH St wing,
Center Market Corrcd Beef a speciality.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-10-01
Sketch of His Career.

Mr.. Given was Washingtonian, and it
was here that his long and useful life was
entirely spent. His father came to America
from the north of Ireland when very young
and settled in Philadelphia, but when the
seat of government was removed to this city
he came to Washington, where John T..
Given was born In 1919. The elder Given
was a carpenter by trade, and at the time
of his death, IN 1889, was master carpenter
at the Washington arsenal
Young Given was given a primary educa-
ton at the local schools, but entered active
business at an early age His first employ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-10-01

Lace Curtains Laundered. soc. Tn.
We take all risks. Drop postal Val,
Steam Laundry, 5l4 10th street.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-10-01

The News Bulletin starts Monday. Oct. s.
-Advt.
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Pennsylvania Railroad - Excursion
Tickle to- Virginia. St:ite Exnusitinn.

For the Virginia state exposition the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company will sell
excursion tickets to Richmond and return
oct to 10 ING. good to return until Oct.
Il inc, including admission, at rate Of S4.-
AdVt.