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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-06
SUBURBAN NEWS
FALLS CHURCH,

Thursday as Mr.. Robert Miner, an old
resident of the county, was walking from
his ONE to that of Mrs. Fairfax Minor,
orly distant about half a mile as he was
crossing a small branch, he fell and seri-
ously injured himself. He was discovered
soon after the accident by his son, who
| took him to his home, but he died in few
minutes after reaching the house. Mr..
Minor was a member of the old Minor fam
lily, from whom Minors HILL" near here,
derived its name. He was over eighty
years Of age. - .rr,. ;r:if.-.
Thirty-fve sheep of the dorset horn stock
arrived at the depot here direct from Eng
land, consigned to Mr.. T. ]. Hodgen, who
owns large and fine stock farm near
kere. The sheep were detained in quaran-
tine at New York for fifteen days, and
reached here Thursday morning. They cost
over one thousand dollars for the flock of
thirty-five.
Mrs. Harriet Hood of the Epiphany
Home, Washington. who has been visiting
her niece, Mrs. L. c. Young. returned home
Mt Daniel Meehan has returned from
visit of several months to friends in Brook
Rev. ]. T. Williams, recently pastor of
the NJ E. Church South here, was in town
Thursday visiting friends.
Intelligence was received here Thursday
OF the Oedtn Oh 1eO. w. SeNleI, WIZ
was recently taken to hospital in Wash
iEgton. The sympathy of the community
is expressed for his widow, who only last
week received news Of the death of her
two sisters.
Mr. w. o. Bergman of Washington was
out Thursday visiting friends.
Messrs. JohE r. and Edward c. Haute
have sold to Mr.. Alexis Chouinard Of Min
nesota two acres of land and dwelling, in
which they now reside, near Ballston.
The members of the Presbyterian Church
and friends held. a very pleasant sociable
at the parsonage Thursday night. The
program of exercises was interesting and
enjoyable, consisting Of the following: Vio-
lin solo, Sounds From the Ball." Mr. Ryall
Albertson, Miss Emma Albertson, accom-
PIANIST; vocal solo. "In the Deep, Cold Sea-"
ccmpanist: piano solo, Last Idea Of Won
Weber" Mrs. NJ NJ. Erwin; reading, Miss
Alice Sims; violin duet, Gel. r. P. Buckner
and Mr.. ]. C. McKillen; vocal solo, Loves
Old, Sweet Song" Mr.. 8. II. Thornburg
Refreshments, COZ ssting of coffee cake.
sandwiches, etc, were served Among
those present were Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. NJ.
and Mrs. Geo. B. Ives. Mr.. and Mrs! D. o.
Munson, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. w. Mankin,
Mr.. and Mrs. J.. G. Lashhorn. Mr.. and Mrs.
L. B. Parker Col and Mrs. r. P. Buckner
Mr.. ard Mrs. Willis Gordon, Mrs. Jacobs,
Mrs. Henry Turner, Misses Matte Soule,
Clara Jewell. Virgie Bugg, May Barrow.
Lula Mankin, Emma Albertson, Alice Sims,
Messrs G. A. L. Merrifeld, ]. c. McKillen,
William Mabin. Ryall Albertson, DIR. T. c.
Quick DR.. A w. Boswell, James Rawlings
and c. NJ. Rathbun.
Considerable interest is manifested in the
revival services in the NJ. E. Church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-06
ADJUSTMENTS.

Aliens Grand Opera House.-Miss Clara
Morris was seen last night in Camille"
She was well supported, Mr.. Colville and
Miss Lavinia Shannon being especially no.
ticeable for the excellence of their work.
Tonight Miss Morris will be seen again in
her great role of Miss Mouton."
Washington String Orchestra.-The one
concert given by the Washington String
Orchestra last spring demonstrated that
Mr.. Ernest Lent had body of young per-
formers that could do extremely creditable
work. This season he has enlarged his
force, until 1t numbers over sixty perform
ers, and its first concert will take place to-
morrow night at MetZerott Hail. The pro-
gram will be such as will commend itself
to lovers of music and will enable the Or
G en-. to be heard to good advantage.
''Marsch und Choir" Glpcks "Minuette Pas
tcrale," Jean Vogt's "Nachtgesang," Schu-
berrs Moment Musical. Glotzsch's Lie
bes Sehnen," Fuchs "Minuet," two elegiac
melodies by Grieg, and Schubert's Hun
garian March. In the first and last num-
hers the orchestra will be assisted by pi-
amos. There will be three violin solos
William Holcomb will play De Beriot's air
two of Mr.. Lent's compositions. album
Blatt" and "Gavotte and Musette,'' and
Miss Louise Bohm's ''Sarabunde and Ma
Mary hf asen viii ns Hh W sns ss
"Ah, Fors Lui." aria from ''Traviata."
Mascagnis "Preghiera" and Pizzi's Ave
Maria" With the last two there will be a
violin obligato by Mr., JOS. Ffnckel. The
sale of seats at Metzerott's music store al
ready indicates good attendance.
1.-THE Messah"-The honorary members
of the Choral Society have been actively
engaged during this week in securing their
seats for the oratorio of 1.-THE Messiah"
which is to be given by the Choral Society
at Convention Hall on the 18th instant.
The oratorio is one of the grandest sacred
compositions ever written, and, aside from
the lofty character of the theme the
music is of attractive and melodious
type, which pleases the most mixed audi
ence. No one can listen to the Haflelujah
chorus. given by the Choral Society,
without being thrilled, and there are other
choruses that have the same effect. The
soloists will be Miss Charlotte Maconder,
soprano; Miss Ruth Thompson, contralto;
Mr.. E. c. Taorne. tenor. and DR.. Carl
Dufft, bass. The sale of honorary member
ship seats will continue at Ellis music
store until Tuesday, when the general pub
lie will have an opportunity to secure seats
at the same place.
ireland and the Irish. Rev. Hugh John
ston, d. D., will deliver a lecture this even
ing at the Metropolitan NJ. E. Church on
ireland and the Irish" The lecture will
be illustrated, and Mr. Johnston will en-
deavor to instill some new ideas into his
hearers about this peculiar but well-known
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-06
EVANSVILLE.

The Hyattsville Progressive Euchre Club
met last evening at the residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. Lewis F. Holden on Ralston avenue.
The following members were present and
participated in the games: Mr.. and Mrs.
John E. Latimer. Mr.. and Mrs. T. ]. Van
Doren, Mr.. and Mrs. r. G. Whiting Mr. and
Mrs. L. F. Holden. Mr.. and Mrs j. c. Rob-
inson, Mr.. and Mrs. r. E. White, Mr. and
Mrs. Chas. H. Welsh, Mr.. and Mrs. L. H.
Campbell, DR.. and Mrs. j. r. Owens, DIR.
Chas. A. Wells and Miss Nellie Moran. At
ter the playing a supper was served The
first and second prizes for the best play
ers among the ladies We're awarded to Mrs
l.. II. Campbell and Mrs. Chas. H. Welsh,
respectively, while similar prizes for the
gentlemen were secured by Mr.. Lewis F.
Holden and Mr.. r. E. White
The Young Ladies Mission Band of the
Hyattsville Presbyterian Church met last
evening at the residence of Mrs NJ L.
Thompson on Maryland avenue The BUSH
ness part of the meeting was led by Miss
Schoepf. Readings were given by Mrs j.
II. Ralston, Miss Bertha Rathbone and Miss
Haddie Thompson. The feature of the even
Ing was the Observation party, the prize
being won by Miss Emily Schoepf. In ad-
ditch to the members of the band the fol-
lowing guests were present: Mr.. and Mrs. II.
w. Gore, the Misses Irwin of keokuk, a.
Misses Lou and Ada Bowen, Miss Mamie
Shettle, Mr.. J. H. Ralston, Mr.. Norman
Metcalf and Mr.; w. S. Holton. A supper
was served by the hostess and her assist
ants after the meeting
The Mascns have decided to postpone the
fair which they intended to hold in the new
Masonic Temple for one week, commencing
en- the 10th instant, till the early part of
February.
G. K. Warren Post, No. 40, G. A. r., met
last night at Grand Army Hall and elected
the following officers for the ensuing year:
DR.. A. NJ. Buck, commander; P. p. Castle,
senior vice commander; VIM. Giusta, Junior
vice commander; F. A. Baukhages, chap
lain; DR.. w. o diversified, surgeon; W. A.
Bartlett, officer of the day; Thos. Rathbone,
officer Of the guard; P. P. Castle, delegate
to the natfonal ercampment, e. II. Daily,
alternate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-06
Mrs. Addicks' Suit Fails.

Commissioner Alexander B. Cooper made a
return. at Wilmington, Del, yesterday, rec
ommending to the superior court that the
petition of Mrs. Rosalie B. Addicks for an
absolute divorce from her husband, J. Ed
ward Addicks, the gas man and politician
be dismissed at the cost of the petitioner
Mrs. Addicks' lawyers will attempt to open
the case on the question of costs, but it Is
not thought that they will take exception to
the finding. Mr.. Addcks stated that he in
tends to have a number of the witnesses ar
rested for perjury Mrs. Addicks' petition
was filed in November, 1894 when Addicks
was involved in the throes of a bitter con-
test for United States Senator against An
thony Higgins-a contest which resulted in
the selection of neither. The ground laid for
the divorce was adultery. Mrs. Ida Carr
Wilson, in whose house Addicks had lived
for some time, was named as correspondent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-06
A College President on Foot Ball.

Presid 4nt Evans of Hedding College, at
Galesburg, Ill. publishes an article de-
nouncing foot ball and declaring that he
has prohibited the game at Hedding. lie
terms the game a disgrace to college life
and Christian civilization and compares
it to prize-ring contests and bull fights.
He claims that in this country and Eng
land during the last few years one hun
dred young men have been killed in foot
ball games. and he defines this killing as
murder. He says that even young women
are being affected by the brutality of the
the standard of scholarship and discipline
in the colleges.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-06
KENSINGTON.

Mr.. Frank P. Nash and family left
Thursday for Tampa, Fla, where they will
spend the winter.
Mrs. Marie Russell and daughter Bessie
and Miss Kate Schlegel of Washington
have been visiting Mrs. Eppa Norris.
Mrs. Babbitt of Gaithersburg is visiting
her sister, Mrs. John Truckston of Ken
sington Heights.
Mr.. William Plyer of New York is the
guest Of his aunt, Mrs. NJ. a. Plyer.
Judge c. F. Scott and family have re-
moved to Washington Tor the winter.
Miss Edna Mannakee is the guest of Miss
Linda Jones of Jacksonville.
Mrs. G. W. r. Stokes of Bloomfield will
entertain the Home Missionary and Ladies'
Aid Societies of the st. Paurs NJ. L.
Church at her home on Wednesday, De-
cember IL, from II to 4. ...
Rev. Thomas d. Lewis of Fairfax, Va, is
visiting his brother, DR.. William l.. Lewis.
A very pleasant and largely attended
meeting of the Dorcas Society of the War
ner Memorial Presbyterian Church was
held at the home of Mrs. James marshall
on Wednesday morning.
A literary and dramatic entertainment,
for the benefit of the Noyes public library,
will be held in the new town hall on Mon
day, December l6 Two plays will be given
by Washington local talent, The Loan of
Lover" and "Impersonations." Miss En-
ma Morris of Washington will have charge
of the entertainment. and delightful time
is promised.
REV. Lutnef Is. wilson, ~. H., preSlulIS
elder of the Washington district will
preach at the st. Pauls NJ. L. Church on
Sunday morning. The Junior League, at 3
p. M, will take for its topic Even So;' the
Epworth League. at { PM, topic, THE
Second Missionary Journey leader, Mr.. J.
F. Defendorf Preaching by the pastor,
Rev. Robert Nj. Moore at T:s0 pm; text,
"Reaping the Whirlwind."
Mrs. l.. w. Maxon and children are
spending few days in Washington.
The waiting room for the electric road Is
finished and the patrons of the road are
wondering why the track is not extended
to it, In bad weather the walk to where
the cars stop is extremely disagreeable.
Rev James T. Marshall of the Warner
Memorial Presbyterian Church VIII take
for his subject on Sunday morning THE
Dangers of Prosperity Christian En-
deavor services will be held at 1880 pm.
The Kenslngton Literary Society Will
meet at the Noyes library Monday evening
at 7:3o o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-06

Peter Maher, the Irish champion heavy
weight and Robert Fitzsimmons, champion
middle-weight Of the world will fight to a
finish near Ell Paso, Texas, between Feb
ruary II and February Is.
Fitzsimmons and Maher have met before
in the prize ring. They fought at New
Orleans on March 2, 1892, and Maher was
vanquished in twelve rounds.
Maher was knocked out by Joe Goddard
on December g. 1892, in three rounds, fought
In the Coney Island Athletic Clubs arena.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-06
To Save Betsy Ross House.

Schuylkill Council. No. II, Jr. o. U. A. NJ
of Philadelphia has decided to raise fund to
buy the old house at Fourth and Arch streets
where Betsy Ross made the first American
flag. The house is about to be sold by the
estate owning it. and the councils object is
to preserve the traditions Of American his
tory and the spirit Of patriotism" The mem
bers pledged themselves to raise 81 600 to-
ward the purchase price and open a popular
subscription for the balance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-06
happy event, Tuesday, December IL, al

high noon.
Mr.. Francis E. Faley and Miss Sarah f.
Marshall we're united in marriage in WASH
tngton Wednesday morning. The bride is
daughter of Mr.. Thomas Marshall of
Washington Grove. Mr.. and Mrs. Faley,
upon their return from a wedding trip, will
reside at Redland.
Mr.. Simpson and family Of Washington
have leased the cottage of Airs. Susan V.
Gather, and Will reside thereln
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-06
ARIoNs TOOK TWO GAMES.

Return Series BOwIed by the Cairo
Team.
The Cairo bowling team visited the
Buena Vista Club last night and suffered
defeat in two games out of three at the
| hands of the Arions Following are the
scores.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-06
SPORTS IN GENERAL
Dixon and Erne Fight to a
Draw.
-
MAHER- FITZSIMMONS FIGHT ARRANGED
Cairos and Arions Again Meet on
r. the Alleys.
POOL SELLER SENTENCED

A large crowd at the new Manhattan
Athletic Club in New York last night saw
the 10-round fight between George Dixon
of Boston, the feather-weight champion OF
the world. and Frank Erne of Buffalo
They weighed 1876 pounds each. The ref
cree declared the bout a draw and the
spectators were well satisfied.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-06

In the Circuit Court of jefferson county,
Va, yesterday, Robert Mcdowell, was con-
victed oil the charge of burning the residence
of Sheriff Baker. He will be sent to the peni-
Tertiary for life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-06

Three trainmen were killed yesterday in a
wreck on the Norfolk and Western railroad
near Ennis, w. Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-06

In the United States Circuit Court at Ra-
leigh, n. c., yesterday there were twenty
five convictions, mostly for moonshining
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-06
Here on Their Private Car.

1.-THE Wanderer." Morgan and Wright's
private car, in which a party of twelve
representatives of that firm are making
a 6,OO0-mile trip, reached the city this
morning. Invitation has been given to the
cycling public, through the columns OF
The Star, to attend an informal reception
on board the Wanderer this evening at
the Pennsylvania station. In this connec-
ton the gentlemen Of the party wish to
explain to those who intend to call on them
that the car will not be allowed by. the
railroad officials to remain in a convenient
location. 1t has been sidetracked near
South Capitol and X street, and those
who desire to call and see practical dem
onstration of tho new quick repair tire
will be welcomed on board the Wanderer
at that place. The party leaves for Har-
risburg this evening, unless they can ar
range to change their transportation to
another road, in which event they will go
direct to Pittsburg The trip began No
vember IS, and will end Christmas eve.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-06

Frederick 0. Baker. railroad contractor
died in Fort Scott, Kan, "Wednesday. just
after he received news of the death of hif
brother John A Baker, at Bloomfield, Pa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-06
A Pool Seller Sent to Jail.

Last month all the pool sellers at Cow
ington, KY, were indicted. This has been
frequent occurrence for years, but the
indictments have heretofore been nolied.
This time the men were forced to trial.
The first case that of Sol Sharp. resulted
yesterday in. conviction. Sharp was fined
$500 and sentenced to thirty days in Jail.
The cases of John A. Payne, Mark Simon
ton, George c.. Bennett Charles Bollineer
and John Tapp are yet to be heard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-06
The Syracuse Pool Tourney.

Following are the scores in last night s
champion pool games at Syracuse: Sher-
man, 1871; Stofft, ITO. Scratches-Sherman,
6; Stofft, 2. Horgan, 100; Walsh, 127.
Scratches-Horsan, 8; Walsh, 2. Keough,
1913; Eby, 100. Scratches-Keough, 8; Eby, O.
Clearwater, 125; Sutton, 81. Scratches
Clearwater, @; Sutton, g
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-06
The Motorcycle Race winners.

Inc MOtOcyClc ftlcc ="
The judges of the Chicago Times-Herald
motorcycle contest met yesterday and care
fully considered the claims of the vehicles
which competed in the Thanksgiving day
COZ test. They awarded the gold medal to
the Morris and Salon electrobat of Philadel-
Ihia on he following points:
Safety. easy of control, absence of noise.
vibration, heat and odor: cleanliness and
general excellence of designs and work
manship. The first money prize of 5000
was awarded to the Duryea Motor Wagon
Company of Springfield, Mass. This moto-
cycle came in first in the road race and
also secures favorable notice for range of
speed and pull with compactness of design.
H. Mueller of Decatur, ILL.,, was awarded
$1,000, and is mentioned for good perform
ance in the road race and economy in
operation. The other awards were: Sturges
electrical motorcycle of Chicago, $500; R.
H. Macy and Company, New York, $500;
G. W. Lewis of Chicago, $780, Haynes and
Apperson of kokomo, Ind. $50; Max Her.
tel of Chicago, 500. and the Della Cergne
Company of New York, $50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-06
Michignn's Team Invited West.

ANN ARBOR, Mich, December 6.-Man-
ager Baird has received a communication
from the Leland Stanford University ask
ing the Michigan eleven to come to the Pa
'cific coast during the Christmas vacation
for three foot ball games. The players
here are enthusiastically in favor of ac-
cepting the invitation. The board of con-
troll will at once be asked for permission to
make the trip. If the permission be given
and satisfactory terms can be arranged,
Michigan will go to the coast.
Hoyt After the Colonies.
LOUISVILLE, KY, December 6.-Charles
H. Hoyt is out after the Louisville Base
Ball Club. He said: IF the stockholders
of the Louisville club want 20 sell I'll buy
the whole franchise and I'll do 1t before
leaving the town. If they don't care to sell
out the entire team 1 will purchase con-
trolling interest. Arson is personal friend
of mine 1 should only have to say the
word and the Grand Old Man would shake
the windy city and assume the manage
ment of the Louisville team. 1 intend to
wait here three or four days for an an
swer from the club owners. and if 1t is
favorable, I'll make Louisville, with Anson
a winner"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-11-04
ANU sEAIENTs.
..rhe War Of wealth. Tonight.

Ar Dazey's play. THE War of
calth,' which met with great success
during its trial tour last spring and which
took in Philadelphia, PittsbuTg ST. Louis
and Chicago. viii be presented at the Sc
attic theater tonight and tomorrow night
upon identically the same scale OF gran
deur as when given Ia the above named
cities. II is described as a powerful drama
OF contemporaneous life.
In scenic way The War of Wealth
surPasses any previous production Of
American melodrama- II is said To have
been the aim OF Mr.. Darcy 10 present an
interesting interminsling OF types Of char
acter. These characters he has introduc-
ed in scenes and incidents that are exch-
ing. The great power Of several OF the
situations and the dramatic skill shown
in the construction have won for the play
extravaeant praise wherever il has been
presented. During the engagement in
Chicago the Inter Ocean said: Never
since the most sumptuous days Of The
World and The Romany Rye has a
melodramatic production been made in
this country in such an elaborate man
ncr. The War of Wealth has undoubt-
eddy met with greater popular success
than has any dramatic production Of the
dramatic season" The war of Wealth"
employs I'm its production over 2n0 people
and three baggage cars of scenery.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-11-04
10 INVESTIGATE HEAToS.
Wilson Talks of a Grand Jury to Look
Into Alleged Franz.

Bot Wilson has q new project in mind
TO force an investigation of County COM
missioner ". II. Heaton ; doings. Re had
consultation with Prosecuting Attorney
Haste last Saturday about arrestlng Hea-
ton oH the charge OF forgery in connec-
ton with the John SAKE order for groc-
cries, with the result that the charge may
be changed 20 issuing a false order ana
authorizing the payment OF such order ia
the full knowledge that the county was
being defrauded.
II the prosecuting attorney does not
move ia the matter Mr.. Wilson says he
will sec what can he done about calling
the grand jury together. He declares that
the people ought 10 know what has been
going on and believes he would have no
trouble in securing an indictment against
HeatOn.
when told that there was q petition reg
ularly hled al the auditors Office for the
road on which the so warrant for An
thony Was issued, hc replied:
THAT makes no difference. There is no
legally established county road in that
section through which that road runs. TO
begin With, IL Is a school section. and
again. Inc county surveyor told me there
had ben no survey made OF any such
road THO law has not been complied
Wita I4atoa acted beyond his powe =