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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-21
BRANDY STATION.

Miss Susie Stringfellow has gone to Croyet,
Albemarle county, for the winter.
Mrs. Alexander Swan has returned from
Madison, where she has been visiting her
daughter and grandchildren.
Mr.. A. G. Willis is making great efforts
to il duce the Chesapeake and Western Rail-
way Company to run their road through
Culpeper county, by the way of Lignum and
Winston. Mr.. Willis has acquired the right
of way from Lignum to Winston, distance
Of fourteen miles, and Mr.. L. D. Winston
holds it from that point to the Madison
county line, SO the company will find this
obstacle to crossing the county removed.
John H. Brown of Belle Pre- received a
painful wound frcm a pistol ball passing
through the ffeshy part of his hand.
The wedding In Washington of Miss Lii
liam Payne and Mr.. Samuel Beasley was an
entire surprise to their friends in the COM
munity.
Mr.. Ellis Mills and wife. nee Miss Cora
Male of Rapidan, Culpeper county, have
sailed from San Francisco for Honolulu,
Sandwich Islands.
The children of Mrs. Brown of Charles
town, w. Va, have been seriously i'll with
scarlet fever since returning from their visit
to Mrs. w. j. Parr of Brandy.
The members of the Culpeper bar met at
the office of Judge d. A. Grimsley and passed
resolutions of confidence and a strong trib-
ute to the memory of the late James Bar
bour. The resolutions were drafted by
committee consisting of G. D. Gray, Judge
]. w. Bell and Col. j. C. Gibson and express
ed the most sincere regret for the death of
their respected fellow-member and constit-
uent.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Brandy
Baptist Church hold their annual election
of officers this week.
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LAUREL.

The work on the Maryland and Columbia
electric railroad here is not progressing
rapidly, owing to the delay in securing
rights of way over the Tyson property, the
property of Mr. Barney Mckay. at Contees,
and several lots in the Fairlawn subdivi-
sion. 1t is expected, however, that these
rights of way will be secured before the end
Of the week, and that the work will then be
pushed rapidly. force of forty men are
at present working on the grading of the
road over the Van Tyne property and the
farm of Mr.. Stephen Cambria AS soon AS
the right of way is secured over the Tyson
property the work will be pushed over that
property, and the farm of Mrs Armand
Jardine, where steam shovel will be put
into service. special rail will be laid from
Contees to the Jardine property, for the
purpose of bringing the shovel from the b.
and o. station. In considera ton for the
right of way given over the Van Tyne prop
erty, the company has consented to make a
large pond at he northeastern end of this
property, on the south side of the Cherry
Lane road. Most of the rights of way have
been secured at very reasonable terms.
Mr.. H. H. Missimer, who has the four
mile contract from Muirkirk to Laurel, told
your correspondent that if all the rights of
way were secured this week and the
weather was favorable, he thought he
would have the grading work completed in
two months
The Ladies' Literary Club of Laurel met
Saturday evening at the residence of Mrs
DIR. Crowther, on Prince Georges street
Nearly all the club members were present
A discussion of literature and the reading
of several interesting papers were features
of the evening.
The University Extension of Laurel met
Saturday night at Free Quill Hall, with the
president Maj. James Albert Clark, in the
chair, and Mr.. Charles s. Willis as secre-
tary. A number of educational topics were
discussed during the course of the evening.
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GAITHERSBURG.

Messrs. Warthen and Brake were the sue
cessful bidders for contract to erect the pub
lie school building, being the lowest bidders.
The new structure is to be built of best ma
terial, 34xjO feet in dimensions, with two
apartments, entered through vestibule; fin
ished at top with spire and belfry. The con-
tract price is 81 ,44O and it is to be completed
In sixty days.
Mr. Willis Burriss was charged with dis
orderly conduct in resisting the bailiff in a
case before the mayor Saturday night He
was declared guilty, and fine of $3.50 i'm
posed Mr. W. II. Talbot, his counsel, ap-
healed the case to the circuit court, salts
factory bond being given
The engagement of Mr.. William Whip
and Miss Annie Davis Is announced, the
wedding to come off next month.
DR.. Luther b. Wilson, presiding elder, held
third quarterly conference at Epworth NJ F..
Church Saturday and Sunday. His presence
brought out an unusual congregation. Two
persons were received into membership at
the close of the Sunday morning sermon by
Pastor Brian.
lodges of this town went to Damascus Sat
urday to attend District Lodge No 1. One
hundred temperance representatives of the
nine lodges of Montgomery county were in
attendance. District Templar Hobbs pre-
sided Ten candidates were initiated.
Treasurer Burdette reported large receipts
for the prosecution of the work. A great
amount of business was transacted, after
which Rev c. ]. Burdette, grand chief tenn
plar; E. Jennie Waters grand vice templar.
and Frank 1. Lewis. past grand secretary,
were introduced and made addresses.
Lunch was served by the ladies of Damas-
Gus Lodge Next meeting will occur at
Boyd's, where an effort is to be made to es-
tablish a new lodge, the third Saturday in
February
Ground has been broken for the new
Headquarters of the Volunteer Fire Com
pany, on Diamond avenue. Many additional
dona lions of material and labor have been
received by the officers The building will
be 24x3O feet in size, with an attractive front
and iron roof and will be equipped in a first
class manner to accommodate the entire
outfit of the company.
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FALLS CHURCH,

One of the prettiest weddings of the sea-
son was celebrated at the NJ. E. Church
South here Tuesday, the contracting parties
being Miss Katie Weller Of Falls Church
and Mr.. Thomas G. Carter Of Baltimore
county, Md. The church was beautifully
decorated for the occasion with palms and
chrysanthemums. The couple entered the
church to the strains of Mendelssohn's we'd
ding march, charmingly rendered by Miss
Carrie Parker. They were preceded by the
four ushers and maid of honor, and met at
the altar by Rev. Addison Weller, father of
the bride, who performed the ceremony, as
sisted by Rev. William Melville of Gardens
Vile, Nd, and Rev. A. NJ. Cackley, pastor of
the church. The bride was gowned in dark
green tweed with velvet and Persian trim
mings, and velvet hat to match, and carried
bunch of white chrysanthemums. The
maid of honor, Miss Grace Gundry of Ca
louisville, Nd, wore white and pink pompa-
Gour silk and carried three immense chrys-
anthemums, indicating love, happiness and
T A. Weller of Richmond, brother of the
bride; Mr.. William P. Gundry of Gainesville,
Md, Mr.. L. F. Holden of Hyattsville, Md.
and Mr. Geo. T. Mankin of Falls Church
After the ceremony the bridal party return
ed to "Gunwell." the home of the bride,
where wedding breakfast was served. Mr..
and Mrs. Carter left on the 2:15 pm. train
for Washington and the Atlanta exposition
Among those present were Rev. and Mrs.
Addison Weller of Sterling. Va. Miss Lucy
Carrier of Staunton. Va, Mr.. T. A. Weller
of Richmond w., Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Hold
en-, Mr.. and Mrs. L. F. Holden and Mrs. J,
G. Holden of Hyattsville, Md. DIR. Fanny f,
Hooper of Baltimore, Nd, Misses Matte
and Grace GUndry of Gainesville Md, Mr.
w. P. Gundry, Mrs. Harry Carter, and the
Misses Carter of Baltimore county, Md,
Rev. and Mrs. William Melville of Gardens
ville Nd, and Mr.. John Healy of Balti-
more, Md
Mr.. Charles Lee and family, who have
been residing with Maj. w. Y. Swiggett,
have moved to Washington.
The interest of William Brown, infant son
of the late ]. c. H Brown, in his fathers
estate was sold at public auction at Fairfax
Court House Tuesday, by order of the court,
his mother Mrs. Maggie Brown. becoming
the purchaser.
Mrs. E. E. Lynch has sold to her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Ella Payne, half-acre lot on
Broad street, near Odd Fellows Hail.
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to the ground from the vehicle in which he
was seated He fell on his head and re-
ceived an ugly cash several inches in
length behind his ear. Since the accident
he has been unconscious most of the time.
and the physician who is attending him
fears that his spine is injured.
The Hyattsville Progressive Euchre Club
met last night at the residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. l.. H. Campbell, on Littlefield avenue
The following players participated In the
games: Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. H. Welsh, Mr..
and Mrs. Lewis F. Holden, Mr.. and Mrs
John E. Latimer. Mr.. and Mrs. ]. c. Rob
inson, Mr.. and Mrs. r. G. Whiting, Mr.. and
Mrs. L. H. Campbell, Mr.. and Mrs. Powell
Hollyday, Mr.. and Mrs. Van Doren. DR..
Wells, DR.. Owens, Miss Frances Mudd and
Miss Nellie Moran. The first and second
c. Robinson and Mrs. Charles H. Welsh,
and similar honors for the gentlemen were
secured by Mr.. Lewis F. Holden and Mr..
j. G. Robinson. An elaborate supper was
served after the playing.
The entertainment for the benefit of st.
Jerome's Church was brought to close
last night. 1t was given in Grand Army
Hall, and the proceeds Will net very neat
sum toward paying off the church debt.
Supper was served both evenings at
o'clock, great many people in the village
patroniZing the tables.
The entertainment was participated In
by local and Washington talent. The best
hits were made by the Dixie Quartet, Mr..
George ,OConnor and the Graham broth
erS. Inc quartet was IOrCed 10 appear
number of times, while Mr.. O'Connor
nearly exhausted his numerous songs. The
Graham brothers entertained the assem-
blage with musical selections and number
Of mysteries. including table and chair lift
ing and second sight. The others who par
ticipated in the second evenings entertain
ment were the church choir, Miss Mel
bourne, Mr.. Geo. T. Cox, Mr.. McEnaney,
Mr.. A. S. Condry, Mr.. Riley and Mrs. Jos.
Aman. Miss Maggie Duffy also delighted
the audience with her pleasing fancy
dances. executed in her usual graceful
fashion.
The hall was prettily decorated, and the
dinner and Ice cream tables were arranged
in tasteful and pleasing manner. After
the entertainment dancing was INDUCED in
until late hour on both evenings. The
supper table was in charge Of Mrs. Fen
wick. assisted by Miss Cecilia Duffy, the
Misses Lottie and Nellie Fenwck, Mrs.
Marsh. Miss Maggie Hennng. Mrs. NJ. V.
Tierney, Miss Riley, Miss Lola Tricou and
Mr.. Van Dorm. Mrs. Joseph Aman and Mrs.
William Guista had charge of the ice cream
and confectionery table. They were as
sisted by Miss Agnes Duffy. Mss Annie
Burns, Miss Cornne MacFarland, Miss
Leila Aman, Miss Blanche Van Dorm, Miss
Malone and Miss Edythe Gallant.
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DROOkLAND.

The Chrysanthemum Pleasure Club met
last night at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs.
8. Lawrence Dickinson, West Brookland.
The house was artistically decorated, the
flower of the club predOminating. Chrys-
anthemums were on the tables. on the
mantel and in fact in every nook and cor
ner. Over the window. which met the eye
as one entered the parlor, was in chrysan-
themums, welcome, c. P. c. in colors.
When the society was invited into the din
ing room for refreshments prepared by the
ed. Various games were INDUCED in. and
present were Misses Mollie and Bertha
Davis. Ella Harper, Mae Isel Lydia Hyde,
Nanon and Jane Settle. and Messrs. Geo.
Johnson, Samuel Scrivener, Chas. Jones.
Chas. Moulden. Hammond Crawford, Ar
thur Allison and Mandus Horstcamp. The
club Is q prosperous one, and is the means
of giving pleasure and amusement to its
members. 1t anticipates having its club
badges by the next meeting.
Preparations are being made to lay the
water pipes in West Brookland.
The ground was broken yesterday for the
foundation of the new Catholic Church to
be erected on 18th street.
Mrs. Settle moved in the city today, where
she will take up her residence on 9Th street.
The convention of the Columbia Associa-
ton will close this evening. During the
meeting here much material good has been
DONE At every session the church has been
District. The delegates to the convention
have greatly appreciated the many courte-
sizes shown them by the Baptist congrega-
ton of Brookland.
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Mr. and Mrs. George E. Lowree will
shortly remove from their country residence
at Contees and spend the winter n Laurel
at Capt. -Baughers.
Messrs. Frank ]. Flannery and Edward
M. Flannery of the Laurel Journal will
leave Washington this afternoon with the
Maryland Editorial Association for Atlanta
Ga.
The condition of Mr.. John w. Davidson.
who was kicked by a horse belonging to
Mayor Phelps last week, is much improved
The funeral of the late Charles S. Tyson
a member of one of the Oldest families In
this county, took place Saturday morning
from st. Philips Episcopal Church, Laurel
Rev. T. A. Johnston OBLIGATED at the fu-
neral services. The funeral was in charge
of the Laurel Wreath Lodge of Masons, OF
which order Mr.. Tyson had long been a
member. The pail bearers at the funeral
were Messrs Charles H. Stanley, A. NJ
Bond Thomas N. Young, c. F. Shaffer. DE-
]. d. Cronmiller and DR.. j. F. Billiard.
Ashburn race course, situated about three
miles above here in Howard county, on the
scene of some racing Saturday evening
The principal race of the day was to have
been between DR.. T. w. Linthicums Kos
coe Harris and George P. Willey's kitty
Duncan, for purse of $50. but owing 70 the
sickness of Kitty Duncan the race did not
come off. In the one-mile heat Sallie ~,
owned by Mr.. Jake Emmett, won, with
John Owens Hamilton second. The time
made was 2.57. In the colt race, Mr.. Will
liam Grosscup's TriXie won, with Mr. John
Smallwood's Bessie second. Time, 80
The judges at the races were Mr.. Henry
Erosino and Mr.. Hammond Dorsey.
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RIGHTS OF THE CHILDREN,

They Need a Playground and Sent
N FOrcfble Petition to the Authorities.
The children Of Clitherce, England, have
much the same spirit that animated the
Boston boys Of colonial days who went be-
fore Gen. Gage and demanded that his SOL
diers should not be permitted to spoil the
skating on the pond in the common. These
English children have their own ideas
about their rights, and recently they held
meeting in the market place and decided to
petition the town council to provide them
with Fairgrounds. If the council does not
grant this request after reading the follow
ing memorial it will indeed be hard-hearted.
The memorial reads: I'VE, the children of
Clitheroe, in public meeting assembled, beg
to lay before you Our needs in the matter
of Fairgrounds. We have none; if we play
at all, we are forced to play in the streets.
Then, by your Instructions. we are liable to
be pounced upon by the police and pros
ecuted. Such state of things, we venture
to suggest, is very unfair to US, and seeing
that you are elected to your positions by
our fathers and mothers, and as we are
sure they would not object to pay little
extra in taxes for our beneft-we are per-
fectly aware that to provide Fairgrounds
would incur expensive beg of you to take
this matter into your serious considera ton,
and do honor to yourselves by recognizing
our leeds and providing US with play
grounds
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COLLEGE PARK.

The route of the Columbia and Maryland
electric railway through College Park has
been definitely determined. 1t follows Har-
ward avenue in direct line and also takes
about thirteen feet Of the adjoining land on
each side, making about sixty-six feet. Very
little grading is necessary through this sec
ton, the greatest cut being about four feet
The company has secured the rights of way
from most OF the property holders. The
arbitration committee, consisting Of Messrs
Potter, Nicholson and Carroll, awarded Mrs
Church $500.
Mr.. ]. A. Blundon, who has the contract
for the construction OF the road from
Hyattsville to Lakeland, has begun work
through Riverdale and the property of Mr.
Chas. B. Calvert.
The College Park Improvement Assocla-
ton met Saturday night, with the president
George H. Calvert, in the chair and. j. M
Nesbit as secretary. resolution was
passed favoring the establishment of auto
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TAkOMA PARK.

Mrs. S. S. Shedd is In New York, where she
accompanied her daughters, Misses Mildred
and Gertrude Bell, who sailed Friday last
in the steamship Fulda of the North Ger
man Lloyd line, for several months of
European travel The Duke and Duchess
of Marlborough were passengers by the
same steamer. Miss Shedd will spend the
winter with her parents in their Takoma
home, having completed her course in in
strumental music and graduated at the
June commencement from the Boston Con-
servattry of Music.
Miss Emily Rose, a recent guest of Miss
Ethel Mooers Of Pine avenue, has returned
to her home.
terrain Church will entertain their friends
with social in the church parlors tonight.
Mr.. Enoch H. Waters. a prosperous mer-
chant of this place, and Miss Frances NJ.
yesterday in that city, only the immediate
family and friends being present.
Mr.. !. ]. Campbell of Oak avenue has re-
moved to the residence of Judge Miller, on
Chestnut avenue, for the winter, Judge
Miller, with his brother-in-law, Mr.. Chas.
Wade, having determined to spend in
Washington the time Of Mrs. Miller's alb
sence in Georgia.
Mrs. Gr;swold of Hartford. Conn.,, is a
guest for the winter at Mr.. Norman Brain
ards on Oak avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. Van Ness of northern
New Jersey. with their son. Rev. John Van
Ness, pastor of the Presbyterian ChuI IN
here, are occupying the furnished house Of
Mr. Bache, in the new park, for the winter.
Mr.. w. H. Pope having resigned his po-
sition in the solicitor generals office to &C
cept the post of private secretary to JUS
tice White of the Supreme Court. Is COM
PEELED by the nature of his engagements to
remove to Washington for the winter,
where he is domiciled. with his family, at
No. 1911 Vermont avenue.
Mrs. Edwin H. King and Mrs. W. P. Van
Wickle of Washington were recent guests
for several days Of Mr.. and Mrs. B. w.
King OF Maple avenue.
Mr.. A. B. Burrows of Washington sue
ceeds Mr.. ]. F. Green as proprietor of the
Takoma pharmacy.
The dance in Waters Hall Tuesday night
was a most enjoyable affair, many persons
surrounding country, some of whom were
Misses Lulu Miller, Noyes, Sarah Waters,
Grace Cox, Mary Bonn, Mannakee, Lalla
Paxton, Mabel Cox, Norris, Johnson, Ethel
and Messrs Jno. Jones, s. s. Carroll, Ches-
ter. Mannakee, Nicholson, George and VIII
Cox, Clark. L. Paxton, C. Swormstedt, R.
H. Waters, G. Tenant and others.
Miss Blanche Carter of Takoma, niece of
Mr.. and Mrs. j. s. Swormstedt, and Mr..
Thos. Jones Of Washington were recently
quietly married in the latter city, after
which they removed to Baltimore, where
they will reside.
Miss SWormStedt is visiting relatives in
Baltimore for a fortnight.
The acceptance of the call from the YES
try of Takoma parish by Rev. DR.. Johnston
will result in morning and evening SER
vices being held in Trinity Church, instead
of the evening service alone, as formerly,
when the rector had four churches viz:
Grace at Silver Spring, St. Mary's, St.
Johns at Chevy Chase, and Takoma, each
one having but one morning service a
month.
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matte danger bells at the railroad crossing.
The county commissioners, who are in cor
respondence with the railroad officials re-
garding the matter, have been so notified
Hereafter meetings of the association will
be held fortnightly, and it is proposed that
the members contribute and read articles
upon the current topics.
The guild of st. Andrews Chapel met Sat
urday at the residence of Mrs. j. O. John
son.
Archdeacon childs of Washington will
mold morning and afternoon services at St.
Andrews Chapel next Sunday.
Miss Stone of Woodville, Md, is visiting
Miss Genevieve Sylvester
Or. and Mrs. Smith and Mr.. VIM Hutchin-
son OF Washington were the guests of Mr..
and Mrs j. M. Nesbit Sunday.
Mr.. D. NJ. Nesbit has returned from Nor
folk, Va, after weeks absence.
Mr.. r. c. NJ. Calvert of the General Elec-
trio Company, Schenectady, N. " is visiting
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. B. Calvert.
He will remain about two weeks.
Mr.. Edwin Church has returned from Ok
lahoma, and will enter the Maryland Agri-
cultural College.
Mrs. George W. Davis of Washington and
Miss Anderson of Savannah, Ga, are the
guests of the Misses Ammen.
Mr.. H. G. Welty has returned from short
visit to Cleveland, Ohio
Mr.. Walter H. Robinson, jr., Of Washing
ton spent Sunday with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. W. H. Robinson.
Miss Fannie Hutchinson, who has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. Patterson. has re-
turned to Washington
meeting of the directors of the Ramona
Land Company was held November 10 at
the office of Mr.. Thos. w. Smith for complet-
ing arrangements for giving the right of
way for the electric road
Another of the series of dances at the
Riverdals Hall was given Monday night.
Quite a number were present from River
dale, College Park and the neighboring viii
lagos,
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LOCOMOTOR ATAXIA.
A Scientific Account of the Symptoms
of That Disease.

u DlSeNSe.
From the New York Sun.
If Frenchmen are as subject as other
folks to nervous Authorizations touching
the symptoms of disease there Is likely to
be a widespread alarm in France as to
lccomotor ataxia. DR.. Goncelin has pub
ished in the Journal d. la Saute an account
of the symptoms for .unning and accom-
panying that disease, and his article has
found its way into popular lay publica-
tons. DR.. Goncelin sets down five leading
symptoms of the disease in it's early stages
and intimates that where three of them are
well defined the patient is almost certainly
on the edge of the disease. One symptom
is the inability of the person affected to
stand firm and erect, with his eyes closed.
Another is the symptom of the stairs SO
called from thesfact that the patient Is In
constant fear CT falling he descends
stairway. The third symptom is found in
the way the patient crosses his legs. He
lifts the leg in this act much higher than
is necessary to clear the knee of the other
leg, and the toes describe in air an arc of
a large circle The fourth symptom is the
confused and hesitating manner in which
the patient moves when suddenly COM
manded to rise and walk and the painful
effort he makes to keep his equilibrium
when suddenly ordered to halt in his
march.
In the first case under this symptom the
patient seems uncertain of his equilibrium.
In the second, under the same symptom,
he tends, when suddenly halted, to lean far
forward or, with view to counteracting
this tendency, to lean back at a perilous
angle. The fifth symptom is the inability
of the patient to stand firm and erect upon
one foot, at first with his eyes open, then
with his eyes closed. A man in normal
health can ordinarily preserve his equiib-
rum upon one foot with his eyes open, but
it takes some practice to enable him to stand
still upon one foot with his eyes closed, the
eyes being an important adjunct in pre-
serving ones equilibrium, whether in walk
ing or in standing. In the case of person
stricken with locomotor ataxia 1t is difficult
to maintain equilibrium upon one foot with
the eyes open, and impossible to maintain it
for a single instant with the eyes closed.
All these symptoms are to be noted with
the fact in mind that persons in good health
are likely to be nervously affected by the
knowledge that experiments with the view
to discovering such symptoms are in pro-
gress 1t is also important to remember
that a person of sound health, but unused to
smooth floors, descending an uncarpeted
stairway of polished hard wood, is likely to
be seized with a fear of slipping and in
stinctively stffens the ankles as one does in
walking on ice. A steep stairway, too, is
alarming to old persons or to nervous per-
sons when they make the descent.