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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-08-31
Lunon Gee,
IsI U. s. Pension Attorney
I'll Justice Of The Peace
o Insurance and Collections

Prosecutes all claims against the
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES and suspended.
Claims reopened and successfully prose-
cuted. | have all the rulings Of the
department as fast as issued.
Give your business to an old soldier
that is right here where you can see
and talk TO him. If you want advice
come and see me.
No fees unless successful.
Office over Vermeulen's Grocery,
Alma, Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-08-31
To CHICAGO

Leave st. Joseph at 4:C0 p IN, daily except
Sunday, and at 10 y. m. daily including SUN
day; leave st. Joseph Sundays only at GEO D..
IN. Leave hicago from dock foot of Wabash
Guiding Sunday; also leave Chicago at 2; 200 d
M, saturday only.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-08-31
Graham & Morton
AKSpoRTATIoN CO.
LAKE AND RAIL ROUTE TO
CHICAGO VIA. ST. JOSEPH

Tho fayOrite passenger steamers City of
Chicago and "thicOra' make double daily
trips between Benton Harbor. st. Joseph and
Chicago, connecting at St Joseph with the G
W. NJ. ky. Equipments and service the best
and time less than by any other lake route.
The following schedule will be observed on
and after June 10Th.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-08-31
To MILWAUKEE

TIE Steamer Reid VIII make tri-wceklyNtrips
between st. Joseph and Milwaukee. leAving
st. Joseph Monday. Wednesday and Friday at
$500 y. m, leaving Milwaukee from vandalia
Dock foot of broadway Tuesday, Thursday
and Saturday at 100 p. IN,
For information as to rates OF freight or
passage Via. these routes apply to agents d.,
L. n. or G. \ W. NJ Ry's.
J,U GRAHAM, PRESIDENT.
Benton Harbor, Mich
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-08-31
Republican County Convention.

10Th District Republican Committee
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-08-31


.'Only one who has ever experienced the
embrace of an octopus can have any idea
OF thom, said j.. l.. Uarkins Il was
bathing at one time oil tho Florida reefs
when suddenly felt something cold ana
Shiny touch my leg and begin TO encircle
It. The sensation was not that OF PAIN,
but similar TO that experienced when you
are falling under the influence OF power
ful opiate. Then long arm reached up
and grabbed me by the shoulder. For tho
first time ] realized my danger. ! was but
a short distance from the shore and with
In hailing distance of several friends.
called to them for help and started TO
make a desperate effort TO pull the sea
monster out 20 the sands / succeeded In
fighting off the arms that sought to on
circle my body, but my lower limbs were
securely fastsned My friends responded
AZ once, or would have lived but few
minutes longer, as my strength was near
Thc water was not deep. and they
" gone -tnuus plainly \ few
could see the o.. .,as FREQ The
strokes Of cutlass and ION
creature was captured and measured St
feet from the center of his body to the end
of his longest tentscles. "-Cincinnati In
Quirsr. ---
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-06
AN INJUNCTION GRANTED.
Ordered by Judge Cox Against Il
Fidelity Association and It's Omcer

Ordered by Judge Cox Against the
Fidelity Association and It's Omcers.
Judge Cox, sitting in Equity Court No. 1.
this morning gave hearing to the appli-
cation of Daniel Wheeler and twenty other
residents of Montgomery county. Maryland.
for an Injunction against the Fidelity Build
ing, Loan and Investment Association, the
Columbia Building, Loan and Investment
Association. Harrison Dingman, Andrew
Wall. Benjamin Wall, Alonzo Tweedale,
George E. Gibson, e. s. York and c. J..
James.
Attorney L. n. Poole. representing the
petitioners. opened the proceedings by
reading the bill of complaint, the substance
of which has heretofore been published in
The Star. He severely arraigned the man
agement of the association, contending that
from their published circulars their scheme
was an impracticable one, to say-the least.
For instance, the association, said he, an
nounced that 1t would pay stockholders 10
per cent interest on their money. and in
another paragraph stated that the funds
would be invested at 1-2 per cent
Mr.. Poole stated to the court his belief
that unless the injunction was granted
Immediately the association would remove
it's assets from the District
"Of what do the assets consist?' asked
Mr.. L. G. Williamson, attorney for the de-
PENDANTS.
II don't know what the assets are" re-
piled Mr.. Poole, but believe your clients
to be thieves, and 1 propose to restrain
them, If possible, from removing the as
sets. whatever they may be-"
Judge Cox announced that he would
grant u temporary injunction, to hold good
until the further order of the court. The
court added that he would hear the case
fully on Monday next.
Mr.. Poole asked that the Injunction be
made sufficiently broad to fully cover the
case, and Judge Cox gave him permission
to draw 1t in terms as broad as desired.
Attorney j. J. Darlington has been asked
to appear as counsel for the defendants.
but has not as yet decided TO do so. 1t
was rumored today that District Attorney
Birney will be requested to bring the case
to the attention of the grand jury with a
view to securing an indictment for false
pretenses against the defendants.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-06
THE BENNING BOOKMAKING.
The Case Comes Up, but Goes Over
Until Saturday.

The Case Comes Up, but Goes Over
Until Saturday.
The case Of Fred T. Miller, the young
horseman who Is charged with conducting
bookmaking on scrub race at the Ben
ming race track Saturday last. was called
in the Police Court this morning. The de-
PENDANT was represented by Mr.. Henry E.
Davis, Assistant District Attorney Null
lowney prosecuting.
Mr.. Davis contended that his client, be-
cause Of the provisions of the act Of 1891,
prohibiting bookmaking within the cities
Of Washington and Georgetown and with
in one mile of their limits, permitted him
to do the thing complained Of the race
track being more than a mile from WASH
ington.
MIR. Mullowney however. called attention
to the decision rendered by Judge Cole
last winter in the case of the Indicted
Ivy City bookmakers, in which case, con-
tended Mr.. Mullowney. the court held that
the act Of 1888, prohibiting the keeping or
setting up a gambling table or other gam
bling device, had not been repealed by the
act of 1891. The action Of the defendant,
asserted Mr.. Mullowney, was therefore a
violation of the first act
The correctness of Mr.. Mullowneys state
ment was challenged by Mr.. Davis, and the
court expressing desire to examine Judge
Coles decision, the case was postponed
until Saturday morning at IL O'Clock, when
it Is expected District Attorney Birney
will appear in the case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-06
AN ENJOYABLE MUSICALE.
The Euterpean Club and DOnizettfs
Opera of Don Pasquale.

Opcfn OF DOn fuSQu0les
The first musicale Of Signor Mariana
Mama and his pupils, which took place last
evening. brought to Mr.. Maina's residence,
No. 1907 14th street northwest over hun
dred invited guests, all Of whom were
delighted with the entertainment provided.
The program afforded the first presentation
of the Euterpean Club. an organization
or young ladies', Of which mention has al
ready been made. The Euterpeans sang
Neopolitan canzonetta, 1.-THE Kirmess."
and a chorus from the opera I'll Giura-
mento" both of which were given with
excellent effect. In the latter number a
solo was sung by Miss Mamie Donnelly.
The solo numbers in the first part were
two selections by Miss Jennie Taylor, God
ards "Chanson de Florian" and TostPs
"Serenata," Arditi's song, Let Me Love
Thee" by Miss Rosa Cayce. both of which
were well done, and Braga's angels Ser
ed by Miss Rica de Vecchi. Prof. Mama
delivered a brief address, in which he
treated Of vocal music as the highest type
of art, and made some excellent remarks
upon the way In which Its study should
b, undertaken and prosecuted. paying par
ticular attention to the value of the SOL
feggio.
The second part of the program Included
the presentation of the third and fourth
acts Of Donizettrs opera, Don Pasquale."
given in costume, with the following cast
Don Pasquale, Mr.. H. G. Meem; Doctor
Malatesta, Sig NJ. Mama; Ernest. Mr.. w.
d. Mcfarland, and Norma, Miss Mary
Helen Howe. All were spirited. both in
singing and acting, the notable numbers
being the duet between Miss Howe and Mr..
Meem. the seTenade by Mr. Mcfarland and
his duet with Miss Howe and Miss Howe s
solo in the finale. Norma has the burden
of the work and Miss Howe proved her.
self fully competent for the task. Her
vocal equipment enabled her to interpret
the difficult and f1orld music with perfect
success and sho developed decided ability
as an actress. OF Prof. Maina's ability as
a singer and comedian 1t is unnecessary
to say more than that he fully sustained
his well-earned reputation. Mr.. Meem
acted his part well and sang correctly
The closing number of the program was
the Star Spangled Banner" the different
stanzas being sung by Miss DonnelIy, Miss
Florence Grigg and Nine. Paulina
Mama and the chorus by the Euterpean
Club. Prof Harry Wheaton Howard and
Miss Emily Hewlett were efficient accom-
panists.v
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-06
Washington Light Infantry.

At a meeting Of the Washington Light In
fantry, held last night. and which was
presided over by Col William q. Moore,
active members were elected as follows:
Geo. NJ. Colburn, Harry Bevan, z. Minkel-
man. Herman Berger, Roderick d. Watson,
Allan Bremner, Carroll Harbaugh, A. s..
Teller. H. A. Lavisson. H. q. jolly, Richard
L. Lamb. A. B. Sheriff.. H. A Blandy, John
c. Schneider. w. d. Corpwell, Chas. Wiles.
John H. Jacobs, Lewis g. Reinberg, VIM.
G. Slavin. Jesse B. Schafhirt and Colorado
Dallas. Mr.. Frank H. Finley was elected
to honorary membership.
The election Of civic officers of the corps
resulted as follows: Recording secretary,
Capt. Chas. II. Ourand: financial secretary,
S1rgt. ]. r. Sutton, jr.; treasurer, Capt.
Allison Nailor; librarian, Private L. N.
Nunes. 1t was voted to parade on Wash
ington's birthday and to invite the various
military of the District to participate.
January is the date set for the annual
full-dTess reception. Company A holds its
smoker on December IL. and company @
will give its hop in February. An enter
tainment following the line Of the rustic
festival given by the corps two years ago
Will be held this winter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-06

The fair OF Columbia Lodge, No 10. I. o.
o. T.. given for the benefit Of the charity
fund.- was opened at Odd Fellows Hall
7th street northwest. Tuesday evening.
The room was beautifully decorated.
Grand Master Theodore Mead delivered the
opening address. Grand Canton Washing
ton and Canton Potomac, in command of
Major William Il. Galliher, and headed by
Canton Potorac Drum and Bugle Corps, In
full uniform, added to the attractiveness of
the evening. Many useful articles are
among the many donations received. The
attendance was very large for opening
night. Voting was spirited, and several
candidates names were put upon the
blackboard and received the support of
their friends Soliciting Of votes in the
hall is prohibited. Dancing closes the fair
each evening. Langdon Lodge, No. 20, Is
expected to visit the fair this evening
Fancy dancing by children will also take
place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-06
THE MOODY CHOIR CONCERT.
Three Thousand People Listen to an
EnjOynblc Program.


The concert giver last evening by the
Moody, Choir at Convention Hall was a
great success. whether considered from a
musical standpoint or from that of popu-
lar appreciation. The latter was fully
demonstrated by the great audience, which
numbered some 1900, and the interest and
enthusiasm which was manifest. AS was
stated on the program. this choir. which
has membership Of .6OO Is the largest per-
manent organization of gospel singers in
the world. Under the inspiring baton of
Mr.. Percy s. Foster, the leader. the pro-
gram of sacred music was rendered with
spirit and a degree of musical skill which
showed careful training as well as ability
of high order. The chorus was assisted
by a number of local soloists, who were
as follows: Mrs Thomas G. Noyes, Miss
Alice NJ. Kimball and Miss Gertrude Dana,
sopranos; DR.. Francis j. Woodman, barry
tone; William j.. Palmer, tenor, and Ell
phonzo Youngs. jr., cornetist. Mrs. A. j.
Brown was accompanist.
The Moody Orchestra accompanied the
chorus with good effect. The members of
this orchestra are follows: Miss Ella
Knight and Mr.. Arthur Nyman, volinists;
L. Fahrestock and ]. P. Ruby flutes; w.
F. Paxton, j. w. Perkins, A. E. Baker and
Arthur Yingling, cornetists; c. II. Henney,
trombone, and H. P. Orem, clarionet.
In addition to the favorite Gospel selec-
lions, which were rendered by the choir
two anthems were sung The first was
Barnby's 20 Lord, How Manifold Are Thy
Works." the second was Knox's 20 Pray
for the Peace of Jerusalem" with the solo
by DR.. Woodman. The anthems, which de-
maded wider range, both of expression
and Of ability. were sung by the chorus
with a precision and a spirit which was
highly gratifying, well commend
able Miss NJ. Kimbal sustained the solo
part In some of the selections. the choir
Joining in the chorus. Mrs. Noyes sang
THE Holy City" of Adams in her usually
effective style. and also "Just AS I Am
AS an encore for the latter she delighted
the audience with a sympathetic rendition
of Calm on the Listening Ear" A solo
by DR.. Woodman, "Only a Beam Of Sun
shine" was well rendered.
The governing committee, who had the
concert In charge, consists of Percy s.
Foster, chairman; DR.. NJ. D. Peck, secre-
tary; F. A. Wilson, DR.. T. ]. Woodman, p.
NJ Hough and j. w. Somerville.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-06
CITY AND DISTRICT.
AMUsEMENTS TONIGHT.

Albaugh's Grand Opera House.-Miss
Olga Nethersole in Romeo and Juliet"
New National Theater.-Della Fox Comic
Opera Company in The Little Trooper"
Academy OF Music.-The Lew Dockstader
Mistrel Company.
Buffers BiJou Theater.-Joseph J. Dow
ling In THE Life Guard"
kernan's Lyceum Theater.-Reilly and
Woods Big Show.
Columbia Photograph Company, 919 Pa.
ave. n.w.-Exhibition OF Edisons Kineto-
scope.
Washington kaleidoscope Parlor, 527 18th
st. n.w.-Exhibition of Edisons Kineto-
scope.
Masonic Temple 9th and SITS. NV
Tea and Bazaar for the benefit OF the New
Church.
Trinity Parish Hall, cor 80 st. and In
diana ave. n.w.-House warming.
Odd Fellows Hail. eth street between D
and streets northwest.-Columbia Lodge,
No. 10, 1. y. .. r., fair
st. Pauls Parish Hail. 18th and v SITS.
n.w.-SI. Paufs Church fair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-06

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biDiOusness, bilious head
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mouth, coated tongue, loss
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patton; and constipation is
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-06
Grace Church Fair,

The ladies of Grace P. z. Church are
very much elated by tho success which is
attending their bazaar. The new hall. which
has been lately built. is tastefully deco
rated with flags and draperies, and all the
booths are doing a flourishing business
Every evening the fair is opened by a short
entertainment. Monday night the fair was
opened by the church choir. under the d.
rection of Mr.. ]. N. Bundick. Tuesday
night the quartet from the Eighteenth
Street Baptist Church rendered num-
Der of fine selections. Last night the pro-
gram included Miss Marguerite Wrenn,
Miss Maize Rose. Miss Jessica Tabler,
Master Lee Cox and Mr.. Karl j. Daniel
Friday night, among others who will con-
tribute, are the Presbyterian Quartet Prof.
J. Williams-Pearrnan and Miss Lillian Hal
ley.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-06
Class Orga nization.

The day students Of Woods Commercial
College held meeting in the college hall
yesterday for the purpose of organizing a
literary society. Mr.. Walter Beller was
chosen as temporary chairman, and the
following officers were elected: Mr.. Walter
Beller. president; Miss Mary Conner, vice
president; Mr.. Henry Thomas, secretary,
and Miss Bessie Moore, treasurer
The committee which had been appointed
to select the class colors reported that
they had decided upon pink and drab as
the colorS for the class of 90. The class
motto, Rowing, not drifting" was then
chosen. These meetings are to be held
every two weeks at the homes of the mem
bers, at which meetings the society will be
entertained by literary program, selected
by a committee appointed for that purpose
The next meeting will be held at the resi-
dence OF Miss Alice Yingling.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-06
A Distinguished Guest Mt the Riggs
House..

That signally successful specialist, Dr.
r. c. Flower of Boston, will be a welcome
guest at the Riggs House, Washington, D.
c., Saturday, December 8.
This will be glad tidings of great 10Y to
many a so-called incurable invalid He
will undoubtedly be eagerly consulted by a
goodly number of our most intelligent citi-
zens. as has invariably been the case here
tofore, when he has favored this vicinity
with his distinguished presence and pro-
fessionel acumen.
Those interested in the wonderful career
of this marvellous man, who send four
cents return postage stamps to the Flower
Medical Co., $50 Columbus avenue, Boston,
will receive a photogravHre, biography and
a new work entitled ''Dr. r. c. Flower in
the Sick Room."-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-06
OF SOME USE.
Find Material in City Post
Office Work.

The delay on the post office building may
not be anything OF a blessing to the citi-
zens OF Washington. but 1t is a positive
boon to the minstrels and other comedians
who visit the city. From 1t they draw in
spiration for most of their Jokes, and they
have managed to keep their listeners in
good humor for many a week by their
pointed references to the slowly growing
pile. SO 1t is an Ill wind that blows no one
good Today there were forty-seven at
work on the walls. They are making a
Desperate Effort to get through the stone
and brick laying on the third story before
the battlements. When they do this there
will doubtless he a. long wait for the iron
contractor to make up his mind to begin
the erection OF the fourth and fifth stories
of the frames, and the averages will fall.
1t Is pretty game of see-saw that is being
played.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-06
NOT "DOvIE" COMsToCK.
The Story of Her Death n Case of Mis-
taken Identify.

The story telegraphed from Kansas City
Of the death of "Dovie" Comstock, the
daughter of D. c. Forney of this city, is a
case of mistaken identity. Mr.. Forney
has received letter from his daughter.
who is Mrs. d. p. Watrous of New York
city, saying that she Is alive and well, and
that she never went as far west as Kan
sas City in her life.
A Kansas City dispatch says: The body
of Edith Armstrong. supposed to be
DOVE Comstock who died in the city
Jail here Sunday, was placed in a grave
In Union cemetery today.
The deceased woman had a sister liv-
ing in this city, but she had no hand In
the payment Of the last tribute to- the
unfortunate dead A husbands most earn
est protests and the fear of blemish on
family name caused her to conceal her
identity. She called at the rooms of the
undertaken yesterday and saw the face Of
her sister for the last time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-06
Death of Patent Examiner HendIey.

Mr.. William Hendley. one of the oldest
OF the chief examiners in the patent office,
died Tuesday Of brain fever, the result of
Illness contracted during his summer va
cation on the coast of Maine. He was
well known and popular In Washington,
and his death Is deeply regretted by the
very large circle of friends who esteemed
him. His funeral took place this after
noon from the Westminster Presbyterian
Church
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-06
EpyyOrth League Election.

At the regular business meeting of the
Epworth League OF North Capitol NJ. z.
Church the following were elected to serve
during the ensuing term: j. e. Slick, pres
ident: H. G. Huston. first vice president:
Miss Lily Warfeld, second vice president;
g. S. Simons. third vice president; Mr..
Ayres, fourth vice president; Mr.. Saxton.
secretary; z. @. Fl. Austin, treasurer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-06
Election of Omcera.

The Georgetown Catholic Hibernian
Beneficial Society elected the following
officers for the ensuing year at their an
nual meeting Tuesday evening last: PresiI
dent, r. T. Mcdonald: first vice president
John H. Thompson; second vice president
Thomas Bateman; recording secretary
Miles Mckenna; financial secretary, John
McGown; treasurer, Daniel OConnor; mar
shall, Jacob Custard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-06
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Mount Vernon. - Steamer Manchester
leaves at 10 am.
Mount Vernon.-By Pennsylvania railroad
every hour. daily.
1872 1 st. n.w.-Tally-ho coach for Airing
ton and Cabin John bridge.
Steamer Manchester for Glymont and In
termediate landings at 10 am.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-06
Scenes I'm ItnIy.

Miss Annie Seaton Schmidt gave a very
interesting stereopticon lecture at st. Ce-
celia's Academy, East Capitol street, yes
terday afternoon. The parlors were dark
ened, and the effect was good. The scenes
were laid in Italy and were very impress
Ave. particularly the views of St. Peters
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-06
Stricken With Paralysis.

Medical Director John NJ. Browne, for
meriy surgeon general OF the navy, but
now on the retired list, was stricken with
paralysis at his room In the Portland early
yesterday morning, involving the whole OF
the right side, and is now reported to he
In a critical condition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-06
Tree toys, favors. ]. Jay Goulds.-Advt

II. and o. Ticket ONCE Removed
From No. 1851 Pennsylvania avenue to No.
TOT 18th street northwest, corner New
York avenue, where full information in
regard to tickets, sleeping car accommo-
dations, etc. to all points via the Balti-
more and Ohio railroad lines will be cheer
fully furnished.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-06
Convicted of n Second Offense.

John jenkins, young colored man. with
quite a police record. was convicted in
Criminal Court No. yesterday afternoon
Of second offense of carrying concealed
weapons. Judge Cole remanded him for
sentence. The maximum penalty Is three
years In the penitentiary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-06
SKINS ON FIRE

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-06

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-06

To Inquire Into Their Sanity.
The attorney for the District has request
ed en- inquiry as to the sanity of John
Francis Mason and Daniel Hill,
alleged lunatics
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-06

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