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Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1895-08-30

-hlrkSv1lle is not ready to
dispose of her interests in streets
and avenues to a street railway
corporation, even though the fran
chise be sold to the highest bidder
Such franchise would be worth
very little now, but in ten years it
may be worth several thousand
dollars. Ifsuch franchise ever be-
comes valuable, it will be worth as
much to tie city as it will be to
individuals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-05
IN THE LABOR WORLD.
Harmonious Meetings of Several
Local Unions and Assemblies.

Harmonious Meetings of Several
Local Unions and Assemblies.
Local Union, No %, of Electrical Work
ers, at its meeting last night selected
Messrs. R. F. Metzel and Henry Phillips
as delegate and alternate, respectively, to
the coming national convention, to be held
in Washington from November II to II, in
elusive. a.t
Edward D. Fletcher was admitted to ac-
tive membership and w. E. Dykes applied
for similar privilege.
A committee representing the labor bu-
reau was received and the members of the
union listened 10 explanations as to the adj
vantages to be secured by the latter If it
was represented in the bureau. COM
mittee was appointed to attend the next
the bureau and judge for themselves
whether 1t will be to the interest of the
union to take the step requested.
Excelsior Assembly. No. 2672, K. of L.,
held an open meeting last night at Typo
graphical Temple, and heard an address on
finance by Mrs. Josephine Parkman. The
lecturess had made a thorough study of
the subject, and her address, which was
well delivered, was listened to by an ap-
preciative audience.
While no business of public nature Y as
transacted at the meeting of Carpenters
Council Thursday night, the proceedings
were of much interest to the large number
of members present Reports from several
special committees. who had been request
ed to investigate various matters, were
submitted and all were of an encouraging
nature. President Rhode presided and Mr.
F. Flynn was secretary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-05
CHRISTIAN ENDEAvOR MISSIONS.

Good Work Reported mt the Quarterly
Meeting-An Interesting Lecture.
At the Western Presbyterian Church last
night was held the regular quarterly meet
ing of the Presbyterian Christian Endeavor
Missionary Society, an organization made
up of Christian EEdeavor societies of the
Presbyterian churches in the District, band
ed together in the interest of missions.
An address was delivered by DIR. C. ].
Latin, a fellow Of the Royal Geographical
Society. who has won fame by his research
es in Central Africa, besides doing a large
amount of missionary work. Stereopticon
which was exceedingly interesting and
thoroughly enjoyed, as the lecturer told of
the habits and customs of the tribes in the
dark continent and of his experiences
among them.
Mrs. T. S. Hamlin, who had been ap-
pointed chairman of a special committee, to
suggest methods of interesting the Junior
branch in missions, read an interesting re-
pert, and two propositions were submitted
for the consideration of the juniors. Both
the home and foreign fields were thought
of, and the committee recommended that
the juniors undertake the support of a
scho oil in Japan, and the establishment of
japanese home in San Francisco for the
comfort of arrivals from across the Pacific.
A secondhand clothing box, to be sent to a
decided upon.
A number of Presbyterian ministers were
present and took part in the meeting,
among them Rev. Mr. Ennis, Rev. DR..
Alexander, Rev. Dr. Hamln and Rev. DR..
Radcliffe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-05
CHARGES FRAUD.
Contest Opened Over the Will of Geo.
s. Parker.

Contest Opened Over the Will of Geo.
S. Parker.
In the matter of the estate of the late
George S. Parker, LOTUS ]. Parker has
petitioned for leave to file a caveat, alleg-
ing that the will of the deceased, dated
February 2, 1892, and a codicil dated June
%, 1895. in which the testator's widow.
Sophia A. Parker. was made sole bene-
ficiary. were procured by fraud, and asking
that the issues be tried before a jury.
Mr.. Parker states that he is cousin
and the next of kin and heir-at-law of the
deceased, and he alleges that the writings
referred to are not the last will and tesla
ment of the testator; that at the time Of
executing them, IT, he says, the deceased
ever did execute them the said George S..
Parker was not of sound and disposing
mind, nor capable of executing a valid
deed or contract: that the writings, If ex-
ecuted at all, were executed under the I'M
due influence, of the opportunities, sugges-
lions and persuasions of Sophia A. Parker,
or of some other person or persons to the
petitioner unknown, and the execution of
them was not the free and voluntary act of
the deceased; also that the writings were
procured by the fraud, Misrepresentation
and artifice of one or more Of the above
entioned persons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-05
ENJOYABLE AFFAIR.
Testimonial Banquet to Committee OF
De MOlny COmmandcry.

Testimonial Banquet to Committee OF
De MOlay COmmandcry.
A testimonial banquet was rendered to
the triennal committee of De Molay Com
mandery, No. 4, Knights Templar. by the
members of the recent Boston pilgramage
last evening at the National Hotel. The
banquet was rendered as an expression of
appreciation of services rendered In con-
nection with the pilgrimage. Those IN at
tendance consisted of only the sir knights
who made the pilgrimage, and one invited
guest, Sir Andrew Loef1er.
The banquet hall was beautifully dec
Grated with cut flowers and pottad plants,
and each guest was presented with SOU
venir containing the menu AMI the names
of those present. The affair was one of the
most enjoyable Of the season.
The party comprised: Triennial commit
tee. E. G. Schafer, A. S. Johnson, A. G..
White, H. l.. Biscoe and ]. NJ Ford; Boston
pilgrims, F. G. Alexander, N. Anderson, F.
A. Belt, L. Boyer, w. D. Campbell, W. A.
Cooper, S. e. Eastburn, J. H. Eliason, w.
Eliason, ]. F. Feddon. A. Frey, w: T. Gal
l!her, A. H. Gregory, A. GUIDE. w. GUIDE,
J. A. Harvey, G. w. Heisley, 7: c. Hen
derson, E. L. johnson, A. W. Kelley, J. X
Kerr, N. D. Larner, w. G. Lown, S. B.
Hege, C. ]. McDoald, A. Mckerichar, M.
Messervey, j. F. Minnix, J. F. O'Neill, NJ.
Otterback, P. b. Otterback, E. Peters, j.
B. Prout, w. S. Roose, l. N. Runyan, c.
Schafer. c. F. Schneider H. NJ. Schneider,
w. r. Shelton c. NJ. Shreve, c. B. Smith,
l. 6. Stephens, c. Walters, ]. I. Webster,
F. P. Weller, c. Wilmer and w. H. Yost.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-05
A FAIR SUNDAY,
But the Weather May BE Cloudy Part
of the Day.

But the Weather May BE Cloudy Part
of the Day.
Forecast till pm. Sunday:
For New England, generally fair; north
erly winds, brisk and high off the coast;
warmer, with southerly Winds in Vermont.
For eastern New York, eastern Pennsyl-
vania, New Jersey and Delaware generally
fair; northerfy winds, becoming variable.
For the District of Columbia, Maryland
and Virginia, generally fair, but partly
cloudy weather; northeasterly winds; no
change in temperature.
Weather conditions and general forecast:
Reports from Bermuda this morning indi-
cate that severe storm Is passing to the
northeastward, following the general course
OF the gulf stream.
The high winds reported this morning on
the southern New England coast and the
report from Bermuda indicate that the CEN
ter of disturbance is about 800 miles to the
southeast of Nantucket.
The weather is generally fair, although
local showers are reported in the central
Mississippi valley, and thence westward 10
the Rocky mountains.
The temperature has remained station
airy, except in the east Dakotas, where it is
cooler
Conditions are favorable for generally
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-05
CHURCH OFFICIALS DEFAULT.
Report to the Episcopal Board OF
Missions.

Report 10 the Ep1HcOD0l Board OF
Missions.
One of the principal reports presented to
the board of missions at Minneapolis yes
terday was the report of the executive
committee of the American Church Mis-
sionary Society, read by Secretary J.
Thompson Cole. 1t was the first public and
official utterance as to the embezzlement of
s41,O 900 by the former treasurer, Henry A.
Oakley, and the former secretary, Rev.Wm.
A. Newbold. 1t had been hoped to avoid
ali public reference to the affair, but this
was found impossible. The amount taken
by Oakley has been computed to be sd ,S23.-
p, and by Newbold. s19,O34.16. from Septem-
Der /, 1887. The defalcation was made pos
sitle by the fact that there was no check
on the accounts of either save of the other
officer, and upon this they relied for safety.
The treasurer has reimbursed the society,
but the secretary had no money nor any
one sufficiently interested in him to make 1t
good. The committee had decided not to
prosecute either officer. 1t would be i'm
possible to prosecute the treasurer without
returning the money made good, as it had
come from another source. No promise had
been made, but prosecution seemed impos-
sible. The secretary was disgraced. To
proceed against him and not against the
treasurer would be justly open to a charge
that the prosecution was not because he
tC ok money, but because he had not friends
to pay it back.
The society has charge of the domestic
missions, as well as those in Cuba and
Brazil. 1t was reported that wonderful
progress had been made in Brazil but that
the outbreak Of the war in Cuba had stop
ped promising work around Matanzas. The
society, which is supported by voluntary
contributions has received $11 $50 since Au-
gust 81, 1894 1t has a balance now of
81, 7OS.
The board of managers presented a
lengthy printed report to the board of mis-
sions. Among other matters, it had adopt
ed a resolution that it was inconsistent to
receive grants in money from the United
States for any of its schools.
the assistance of Bishop Barker of Olym-
pia. The erection of the Church of the
Holy Trinity at Toxic, Japan, under qua
rantees as to the tenure of the property,
was reported, together with an agreement
as to conflicting jurisdictions of Bishop
Bickersteth of the Church of England, and
Bishop Mckeim of American Church in
Japan.
An appropriation of $4,000 a year has
been made for work among the colored peo-
pie, and a commission named to supervise
it.
Rev. Henry Forester has been commits
stoned as a presbyter to the mission. The
society's gross receipts for the fiscal year
was $I21,2S4 A handsome increase
OF the 5,4S4 parishes under missionary
control, 1906 made contributions
Following the managers report brief ad-
dresses were made on their work by Bish-
op Ferguson (colored) Of West Africa,
Bishop Graves of China, Bishop McKim of
Japan, Bishop Nelson, of Georgia, on the
American work, and by Bishop Brooks
OF Oklahoma on the Indian work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-05
EXAMINING BOARDS.
Physicians to the Poor Take Exam-
nations Today.

Physicians to the Poor Take Exam
nations Today.
The medical examining board of the Dis
trict met this morning at the Business
High School and examined twenty-five ap-
plicants for the position Of physician to the
poor. There are ten vacancies to be filled,
and those who pass the best examinations
will get the places. 1t is a civil service ex-
animation, and merit alone will be consid-
cred.
Heretofore when vacancies in these offices
occurred, the Commissioners were besieged
with applicants and their friends. The re-
suit was NOT altogether satisfactory. APP
pointments were made through influence
and in number of cases incompetents were
appointed. The position is pre-eminently
one for a skilled physician. The poor peo-
pie of the District are dependent upon them
for medical aid and advice. When it was
determined by the Commissioners to in
troduce civil service in the District govern
ment the first field selected for the trial
was in the appointment of physicians to
the poor. They argued that no one should
be appointed to the position who was not
well qualified.
AS stated above, exactly twenty-five ap-
plicants took the examination. They en-
braced some of the most promising of the
young physicians of the city. The first
subjects they were examined on were sur
gerry and anatomy. Dr. William P. Carr
conducted the examination. Five ques-
lions, all practical and fair were written
on the blackboard. and the applicants told
that two hours would be allowed in which
to answer them. The doctor, however.
Hoped that it would not take that long.
The District supplied the pens, Ink and pa
per. and the would-be physicians to the
poor set to work.
Dr. Carr was followed by DR.. Boss, who
examined in practice, and he gave way at
o'clock to DR.. hewitt, who looked after
the examination on physiology, materfa
medica, hygiene, chemistry and toXicology.
DR.. J. Wesley Bovee concluded the exami-
nations with his SUBJECTS of obstetrics and
gynaecology.
The papers will be examined, and those
who attain percentage Of 60 will he fur
Their examined orally in all the branches.
Those falling to make that mark will be
dropped The successful ones in the writ
ten examination will be notified to appear
before the examining board some evening
next week at the Business High school,
where they will take the oral examination;
Then the eligible list will be made up and
the candidates given an opportunity OF
diagnosing a case at either the Columbia,
Providence or Washington Asylum hospi-
tails.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-05
Reception to Rev. DIR. Rogers.

A largely attended reception to the Rev.
Dr. and Mrs. Rogers was held last evening
at the Church of Our Father. An address
of welcome by Mr.. ]. w. Webb was re-
spcnded to by DIR. Rogers, who referred
feelngly to the kindness of his congregs-
ton, which had enabled him to revisit his
hcme in England during the summer. AL
though nominal!y on a vacation, he had
preached every Sunday during his .nree
months absence, even on board the steamer
in crossing. He had supplied his fathers
pulpit in London during the greater por-
program rendered by Mrs. Frank Byram
Miss Hurst, Mrs. Exnicious and Mr.. Ban
cell was followed by a social hour, during
which refreshments were served by the
ladies of the parish.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-05
THE Y. NJ. c. A.
Secretary Pugh Seriously Hl-Annual
Meeting Next Monday.

Secretary Pugh Seriously Hl-Annual
Meeting Next Monday.
Mr.. Jas. E. Pugh. the general secretary of
the Y. NJ c. A, is quite sick at his home in
this city. His physicians say that he has
typhoid-malaria, and there is some APP
prehension that it may develop into ty-
phoid fever. Mr.. Pugh is thought to have
overworked, especially during the hot
weather The annual meeting of the
Young Mems Christian Association will
take place Monday evening at the rooms
of the association in the Lehman building.
Officers are to be elected and also directors
to fill the places of the following, whose
terms have expired: B. H. Warner, w.
B. Gurley, H. W. Olmstead and f. w.
Vaughn. The annual report of the presi-
dent, L. Cabell Williamson, will be sub
mitted, and also a report from the build
ing committee, the latter detailing what
has been done toward securing new build
ing in place of the structure that was de-
stroyed by fire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-05
A POPULAR STUDENT DEAD.

Edward j. German Passes Away I'm
expectedly at Georgetown University.
Edward J. German, son of the states at
torney of Rhode Island, died at George
town University last night. He had been
confined in the infirmary for some days
past, but it was not thought that the high
fever which developed early yesterday
evening would prove fatal He lied, how
ever, almost without warning, and death
came with what appeared to be the burst
ing of a blood vessel. He was attended by
DIR. Kleinschmidt This was Mr. Germans
third year at the university. and ne was a
member of the class of 1899. He was sew
enteen years of age, and by his genial dis
had won great popularity among his fell
low-students and the affection and esteem
of his preceptors and the university Off
Gals generally
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-05
RELEASED ON BAIL.

Ex-Cashfer TAFT Taken From st.
Elizabeth's to New York.
Jo hn P. TAFT of Mount Kisco. New York,
the alleged defaulting cashier of the Chem
ical National Bank of New York city, was
yesterday removed from ST. Elizabeth's
Insane Asylum to New York TAFT plead
ed insanity, and was committed to the
asylum by Judge Benedict of the United
States circuit court at New York. Upon
reaching New York yesterday he was
taken before Judge Lacombe and released
in 5000 bail Taits bail was formerly
$4,000. If he RECEIVERS he will have to
stand trial for the alleged embezzlement
Of $4,000 Of the banks funds, for which
he was indicted by the federal grand jury
in February last.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-05
PAY FOR THE TEACHERS,
They Will Be Given Money for Sep
TENDER Work Next Monday.

They Will Be Given Money for Sep
TENDER Work Next Monday.
Checks were received by Superintendent
Powell Of the public schools today from the
District building to pay the teachers of the
first six divisions for their September work.
They will be distributed to the teachers at
any hour Monday when they may choose to
call for them. There has been a slight de-
lay in the preparation of these checks, as
1t is usual at the opening of each school
year, owing to the changes in the pay rolls
Consequently no general notice has been
given out to the teachers as TO when tn ~
would receive their pay until today, when
Superintendent Powell asked The Star to
make the announcement in order 10 give
the word to all the teachers under his d.
rectiOn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-05
A Story of MNaterY.

Do you know what a STORY of Mystery"
is? 1t is a continued story of which all but
the last chapter is printed, and then guesses
are made as to the solution, then the final
installment is printed.
On October seventh a most interesting
mystery story. when the War Was Over"
will be started in The Star, and five hundred
dollars will be given for the first absolutely
correct solution. In case no guess is abso-
lutely correct the amount will be divided
among those nearest to correct solution.
The guesses will be confined to women read
ers. Fuller particulars elsewhere.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-05
Foundry Sunday School Rally Day.

Tomorrow will be rally day in the Sun
day school of the Foundry NJ. E. Church,
and arrangements are being made to ap-
propriately celebrate the occasion. Special
decorations will be made and musical fea-
lures will be introduced in the program.
All the old scholars and friends of the school
are invited to attend.
In the Central Presbyterian Church spe-
cial services will also be held at the ses-
pected that all the scholars and expectant
scholars will be present, and short talks
will be given by members of the school and
others.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-05
An ASSIGNMENT,

An assignment for the benefit of their
creditors has been filed by Harry T. Wilder
and Raymond K. Cook. trading in wood
and coal at 17O6 7th street as Wilder &
Cook The assignee is William P. White
and the liabilities are placed at s491O, the
largest creditor being the firm of Lyman &
Reed Baltimore. Nd, to whom the assign
ors are stated to be indebted in the sum of
si,OI9. Meredith, Winship & Co. of this city
are named as creditors in the sum of S514
The assets, including $500 in book ac-
counts, are placed at SALTS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-05
To Prevent Interference.

A bill in equity was filed today by Attor-
ney Herbert NJ Locke for VIM. NJ. Starr
against Felix A. Reeve, solicitor of the
treasury, to restrain the defendant from
in any way interfering with the complain
ants possession of certain real estate
which the government claims as the result
of certain law suits instituted against Mr.
Starr and Others
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-05
A Mental Stimulus,

The first installment of the great mys-
terry story, when the War Was Over"
by Frederick R. Burton, will be published
next Monday. Five hundred dollars III gold
for the first correct solution. Particulars
in another column.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-05
Do You Ride a Bicycle?

II not, why not7-It's the most permanent and
pleasing fad yet taken up by the '1eisure class -
If you do not belong to that favored class you can
make spare time for yourself by riding. The
most rapid mode Of transit In Washington, by long
Odds
Times money to most people; why not time
at small investment? Two dollars for a lady
one dollar for a gentleman-win teach you to
propel and steer a wheel and is deducted from the
price of bicycle II you purchase RAMBLER.
By the way, might remark right here that
when you see a RAMBLER you may know 1t cost
an even hundred'-nO cut prices bargains
Countless bicycles at store. Glad to show them
dtamblers) to you at any time.
GORMULLY l. JEFFERY MFG. CO.,
1925 14th st. NV.
Downtown Store. 43l 10th st. NV. se13-2Sd
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-05
Meeting of the Morton Club.

The Morton Club held its regular month
ly meeting at the club house. 1924 Penn
sylvania avenue, accepting the applica-
tons of ffty-six new members, the largest
number of names presented at one time
since it's organization.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-05
SPECIAL NOTICES.

NOTICEMRS BECK. CLOAK AND DRESS.
maker, formerly 81 Market space, has removed
to 619 ST. NV. where she will lie pleas
ell to see her old customers and the public
generally II s&
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-05
FINANCIAL.
THE NORTHEASTERN SAVINGS AND DEPOSIT

THE NORTHEASTERN SAVINGS AND DEPOSIT
BANK. Incorporated. Capital stock, $4,000.
I'd and ii SITS. NV. We will receive deposits SUBJ
ject TO check and will allow interest on time de-
p1sits ard pay the rate allowed by cher
frst-cla Institutions of this city. We will cash
pension, government and District checks. For the
accommodation of Lar dloids and tenants we will
receive rents for houses located east of It'll st.
NV and north of Pa. ave-, at commission Of
per cent, and will remit promptly or deposit pro-
ceeds in our bank. subject to check. Will Keep
bank open until O'Clock and Saturday night
til 8 o'clock.
]. HIII.MAN, Cashier.
VIM. A. ENGEL President.
ANDREW GLEASON, Jr,
oc4-3t Collector and Rent Clerk.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-05

BeecE1am's Pills for COM
stipation, Hoc. and 25c
Get the book at your drug
gist's and go by it.
Annual Gales More Than 100000 Boxes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-05

INSURE YOUR LIFE IN AN "oLD LINE" RE-
LIABLE co. Age 80. $11.90 a year. Age 49,
ca. S14 70 Der 81 600. THE STATE INSURANCE
Co OF PHILA, chartered 1860. JOHN O.
JOHNSON, President, 18th and G. oc4-2t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-05

PASTOR E. HEZ SVEN TELLS IAN INTEREST
ing Incident About Neckwear sonday night. 7:45
O'clock. Preaching at II a.Il. by the pastor
Free pews. All invited. Second Baptist Church
auditorium 4Ih ST and Va ave. Sc 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-05

LIFE IN PULPIT AND PEW METROPOLITAN
Baptist Church, 9th and n.e.-Services II am.
and 1880 Pm; Rev. A. J. Ramsey of Kentucky.
Come carly; secure good seats, and hear this
eloquent young clergyman it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-05
CHURCH NOTICES.
BAPTIST.

STREET BAPTIST CHURCH, ST. BET 9Th
and It'll n.w.-Preaching by pastor, Rev. J. J.
Muir. d: D., at II am. and 1880 pm; subjects.
The Paradox of Self-sacrihce'' and Earnest
In Life.' Sunday school, $50 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-05

SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH, ?D ST. NV, BISII-
op johnson, ID. pastor-ll AIN. ard pm,
sermons by the pastor. Tuesday night the p-stor
will lecture THE Negro Exhibit at atlanta
Exposition" Admission fiee. 1t