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Evening star., 1896-12-04
You think of SCOTS Emulsion a,

You think of SCOTS Emulsion al
only for those who have consump-
ton or who have inherited a ten
dency to it. Almost its greatest use
is for those whose condition is so
impaired as not to be able to get the
good they should out of their ordi-
nary food. In nearly every case
with these, SCOTS Emulsion of Cod
liver Oil brings back appetite,
stimulates digestion, restores color
and plumpness, and controls the dis
ease of thinncss. Book about it. free.
80 cts. and 81 90. at all druggists.
SCOTT * BOVINE, Chemists, New York.
Evening star., 1896-12-04
Christian EndeayOr.

The regular monthly meeting Of the ex-
ee utive committee of the District OF Colum-
bia Christian Endeavor Union will be held
Monday evening in the Calvary Baptist
Church. II will be the last meeting of the
committee in the year, which has been of
such special interest and Importance TO
members of the organization in this city.
At this meeting the final report of the COM
mittee Of SO will be rendered by it's chair
n an, and brief speeches will be made by
the sixteen members Of the committee
There will be, besides, other interesting ex-
Ell CiSeS.
Evening star., 1896-12-04
MRnv ChUrKeA.

Regina Bayne, IN applying for divorce
from John w. Bayne, states that they
were married at New York city July 81
1892, and she charges him with cruelty
drunkenness and adultery. The 25th OF
last month, she says, she, accompanied by
her father and two. policemen discovered
her husband in house of ill-fame. She
prays for the custody of her child and fol
counsel fees and alimony. She is repre-.
sented by Attorney Charles Bendheim.
Evening star., 1896-12-04
Asks for Divorce.

Bella May BoLrseat today applied for
divorce from Emile Eugene Victor Bour-
geat, to whom she married a Paris,
France. September y, 1892. They lived to-
gether there. here and in New York until
July 1, 1898 when her husband, she
char ges. deserted and abandoned her, re-
turr ir to Paris, where she believes he
now is. No children have been born to
them, and she asks for permission to re-
sumo her maiden lame of kilbourn. Mrs.
BoUrgeat is represented by Attorneys Jere
NJ. Wilson and William Haywood.
Evening star., 1896-12-04
Epworth Leasne Entertainment.

The Third Department of Epworth Chap
ter No. 1907 of the Bpworth League, which
is presided over by Miss Mary Hobgood,
and meets in the M. E. Church South, cor
ner 7th and A streets northeast held an
entertainment and lecture last evening.
The principal event Of the evening was
an eloquent address by Prof. Lee Davis
to Study the Bible" He was listened to
with marked attention by the audience,
which was composed largely of young peo-
pie. Other participants In the evenings ex-
ercises were Miss Pauline Barnes j. F. Kill
gore, Grace Conner and Fred E. Woodward.
the. president of the chapter.
Evening star., 1896-12-04
HELD FOR TRIAL.
The Alleged Directory Swindlcrs
Taken to Jail.


Judge Miller late yesterday afternoon,
hello William H. Bateman and Arthur A.
Bowen, the alleged directory scheme swim
dlers, who, II is claimed, operated on a
large number of business men here. for the
action of the grand jury, in $1,000 bonds
each. Notwithstanding their swell appear
ance. the men were handcutfed together
and driven to Jail in a light open wagon. a
large throEg watching their departure from
the Police Court.
Bowen was on the stand when Tho Stars
report of the hearing closed. He claimed
that he has only casual acquaintance
with Bateman, having met him while drink
ing in a saloon in New York. While on his
way to this city Sunday he met Bateman
on the train. They went to the hotel to-
gether. because by doing cheaper ac-
commoda tions could be secured Bow
en- said he believed that Bateman was
engaged in legitimate business. He adj
mitted waiting on the corner for him while
he entered the office of Redford w. Walker
& Son. Continuing, Bowen said he was
but he repeat edly declined to disclose the
identity of the party. Bowen claimed that
he is travelling for his health. and is on his
way to San Francisco. He is supplied with
money. he said. by his wife.
Bateman did not take the stand. In dis
posing of the matter. Judge Miller re-
marked that the case was very plain, the
scheme being merely repetition of those
followed in other cities. The court added
that he really believed Bowen intended to
go to San Francisco, but he also thought
the intention to be to visit cities on the
way and sWlndle the business men in order
TO OBTAIN necessary funds.
Evening star., 1896-12-04
Had an Appetite.

Harsh. cruel fate. it seems. has contract
ed a mcst concentrat ted liking for one John
Nelson. 1t clings TO him so tenaciously
that up to date he has been unable to rid
himself of its company.
Nelson is white youth. and he was in
the Police Court today with a charge Of
vagrancy staring him in the face.
Fate was against the young man when
several days ago it steered him against
Judge kimball on a begging expedition
as his honor was passing along Penusylva-
MIA avenue near The Star office. There
was no policeman in sight at the time so
the judge merely warned Nelson to correct
the error Of his way and moved on.
Good advice was rot needed by the youth.
He continued to aocCst pedestrians, and
was arrested last evening by policeman.
Il thought after 1 left you the other day
that you would be brought in here" said
the court when Nelson advanced to the
rail- What are doing here anyway"
II want to learn a trade" was the reply
Il think could get a place in Pittsburg."
you can go to Pittsburg after you leave
the work house at the expiration of thirty
days." said his honor.
Il don't see why I should be sent down
fer having an appetite" growled Nelson,
Indignantly.
step aside. young man. or you'll receive
n longer term" And Nelson retired with
scowl of anger mantlirg g his brow.
Evening star., 1896-12-04
Pocket Book snatched.

Blanche White and Bessie Adams, small
colored girls, were yesterday convicted of
robbing Margaret Williams an old colored
woman, of her pocket book, containing So,
the 9th of last month
The old woman testified that while walk
ing in the street the girls assaulted her,
one of them binding her by throwing dirt
in her eyes, the other snatching her pocket
book. Chief Justice Bingham remanded the
girls, who appeared quite proud of their
position, to Jail, to await sentence.
Evening star., 1896-12-04
Reform at Home Also.

To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
If Arthur NJ. Mace could prevail on our
city fathers to compel all property owners
TO put water closets On their property in
place cf the disease-breeding privy box,
which can yet be found in almost every
square in Washington (although there fs a
law prohibiting their use). they would not
need to interfere with the farmers who
are the cieanest and most careful of peo-
pie. READER
Evening star., 1896-12-04

At a meeting of the postgraduate class
of the law school of Columbian University
last evening r. f. Wiley of Arkansas was
elected president; J. S. Tucker, vice presi-
dent; CRANKY Hillyer. secretary; A. B. Sci
bold. treasurer. and W. A. Owen, H. L.
Browning. G. w. Baker. Arthur Garner, T.
NJ. Robertson, j. l.. Hundley and John A.
Massie, members of the executive commit
Evening star., 1896-12-04
Out of the Cold,

John kuncler. according to an informa-
tion read to him in the Police Court TODAY,
is person of evil life and fame an idle
and suspicious person, without fixed place
of residence and unable to give a good ac-
count of himself Whether or not such be
true, it is an established fact that Kuncler
was remarkably good-natured for man
entwined in the tolls of justice
This man came to me last night and
asked for place to spend the night" ex-
plained Policeman Willingham. He told
me he was here about two weeks ago.
thought it would be best to place a va
srancy charge against him.
Il want to go back to my home in Pitts
burg said Kuncler, where l can get work
in the mines. l suppose / guilty of
vasrancy, although l have not been beg
gng.
Have you been begging on the road?'
asked the court.
"Oh. yes: I've asked for food, but always
offered to work in payment for what l re-
ceived," was the reply. II always paid
taxes when at home.
DO you own any property?' the court
wanted to know.
Yes sir; two children and a mother in
law"
Are you laboring MANI next inquired
Judge kimball.
I'm laborer all over" replied kuncler
with enthusiasm. Il can do anything from
roofing house to husking corn
What do you think of this case Mr.
Pugh?' asked the court of the prosecuting
attorney.
In my opinion" replied the attorney
this man, like the gentle robins, is on his
way to warmer cline. He looks like
professional tramp, and ninety days in the
workhoUse would undoubtedly do him
good
Il would be out of the cold. at any
event" added kuncler, with smile.
Well" ruled the court, you can go
down for thirty days. and when you re-
leased you had better leave town without
delay"
Evening star., 1896-12-04
Bad C0mDlexi0ms.

Pimplcs. backheads red, rough and oily skin snd
hands, dry, thin and falling hair, and simple baby
blemishes prevented and cured by CUTICURA
SOAP-most effective skin-purifyiEg and beautify-
Ing SOAP In the world well as purest and sweet
est of toilet and nursery soaps. Sold throughout
the world.
Evening star., 1896-12-04
IT wn. nm Ornbnn AL.

The big advertis isement of the Encyclo-
paedic Dictionary. which appeared in The
Star last evening without signature, be-
longed to the Palais Royal. They are being
sold for $19. payable 81 down, $1.5O per
month-less than half price.-Advt.
Evening star., 1896-12-04
Funerals Yesterday.
A SinyuInr Misfake

The big advertisement of the Encyclo-
paed:c Dictionary, which appeared in The
Star last evening without a signature. be-
longed to the Palais Royal. They are being
sold for $40. payable 81 down. sl.50 per
Evening star., 1896-12-04
No Name and Address.

The big advertisement of the Encyclo-
paedic Dictionary, which appeared in The
Star last evening without a signature, be-
longed to the Palais Royal They are being
sold for $40, payable 81 down. $50 per
Evening star., 1896-12-04
Nh NGynnct. I'm Buffer Prices

at our stands. Still selling 5-lb. boxes
"Matchless Creamery for sl.35-none bet
ter in the world. d. VIM. Oyster, 80 Cen
ter market. 'Phore 1.SJ.-Advt.
Evening star., 1896-12-04
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Manchester for Mount Vernon,
Marshall Hall and intermediate landings at
10 am.
Steamer Washington for Norfolk ana
Fortress Monroe at pm.
Steamer Wakefield for Colonial Beach
and river landings at Z am.
Evening star., 1896-12-04

This morning about o'clock workmen
cleaning a sewer at the corner OF 3th ana
q streets found in the sewer trap the dea !
body of an infant. The body was turned
over to the police for burial in potter's
fal5
Evening star., 1896-12-04
For lle-IntII0n PONY

Brought from South Dakota. sound, gentle
and pretty. broken to drive ride. Apply
to W. W. Anderson. 3e19 Q st. n.w-Adyt
Evening star., 1896-12-04
THINK OF FINE MEAT

And you can't but think of kEANE. the
first man to introduce Home Dressed Meats
to Washingtonians Never in the thirty
four years We have been selling meat mas
there Intentionally been anything but the
very best qualities served to our customers
And the fact that our prices are the same
as the regular market quotations should
have some weight with you.
T. T. KEANE, 35-51 Center Market.
Evening star., 1896-12-04
Saturday | Deliberately
Throw AWaV So. 2g.

Don't mistake me- haven't money to burn
but | am selling Boys Solid Silver So Wa tches for
81 10, This pledge my word to he fact These
Watches are stem winders-mnde solid and heavy
throughout. to stand the knocking around healthy
boys are apt to give their possessions. Accurate
enough in timekeepng qualities to suit even the
boys father. My guarantee goes with each
Come in Friday If you want it at 81 75-don't come
in Saturday unless you're ready to pay Sc
"SPIER,' 3Io Ninth St. N. w. ...,.,
Evening star., 1896-12-04

It's Natural tn Follow the Crowds!
The majority don't go wrong: 5-lb. boxes
best creamery butter at 81. IN. causes the
rush. James F. Oyster, 800 Pa. ave.-Advt
Evening star., 1896-12-04

Weather Strips, Ila Cents
Per foot; either felt or rubber. Frank Lilo
hey Co., 9th street and New York ave.
Advertisement
Evening star., 1896-12-04
Number Cypress Shingles.
Post-Gradunte Class.

every ore guaranteed perfect. at S. % for
1000; 4x20. Frank Libbey 6, Co., 6& &N.Yay
advertisement.
Evening star., 1896-12-04

Special at Center Market Tomorrow.
Fresh. delicious PUMPKIN PIESA"like
grandmother made 10c each. 3 for .ac.
kRAFFTS Stands. 1912 3 st. wing. 1t
Evening star., 1896-12-04
Guide is Always First.
Given n Home.

The first aZaleas here now. All colors
Plants $3.50 up.-Advt.
Evening star., 1896-12-04

Gas and Oil Heaters. all styles and prices.
a. EBERLY'S SONS. us 1th st. NV.
Evening star., 1896-12-04

Royal Headache Powders cure. lOc
mh5-m, w.f.stf
Evening star., 1896-12-04

.'DOve Brand' Hams Are Finest.
They've had that reputation over % years.
Epicures say they're mere delicious than ev-
er. Miller & Krogmann, Cen. & n. L. mkts.
Evening star., 1896-12-04

Attention is called to the trustees sale
of the valuable property improved by the
two-story and basement brick dwelling. No.
1879 18th street. which takes place tomor-
row afternoon a ! 30 o'clock, which affords
a splendid chance to secure nice home in
a fine ne:ghborhood. See advt.
Evening star., 1896-12-04
$1.25 To Baltimore and Re- &1.2S
turn via Pennsylvania Railroad.

Tickets will be sold Saturday and Sunday
December 3 and 6. and will be valid for re-
turn passage until Monday, December Z
Good on any train.-Advt.
Evening star., 1896-12-04

Money Back II You Want It.
That's our guarantee. If you find our
Fruits or Vegetables unsatisfactory II
they're not freshest and choicest-bring
them back. Wen refund the money.
CANNON & CHANDLER, 76 to 81 Cen mkt.
Evening star., 1896-12-04

Arbuckle's Coffee. 171sc at Johnston's, p5.
DON'T BUY GAS OR OIL STOVES
without seeing Shedd 4 Bro, 432 9th st
Evening star., 1896-12-04
CITY ITEMS.

"Partrid9e" Hams Never Had
an equal. Never will be hams mild and
sweet and so delicious. You'll find them III
all markets. F. SCHROTH, 415 Cen. mkt.
Evening star., 1896-12-04

j. Jay Gould-Tree Toys, Scrap Pictures
de1-5th
Evening star., 1896-12-04

]. Jay Gould-Tree Toys, Scrap Book Pic
furlS
Evening star., 1896-12-04

Maj Charles T. Yoder's eldest son, Will
typhoid fever.
Evening star., 1896-12-04
Money Back If You Want 1t.

RoynlGlucMucilages sticks everything 10,
mh5-t.f.Stf
Evening star., 1896-12-04

Cheon, the best 5O-cent Tea in America.
Pure American Refined Granulated Sugar.
AZ cts. Seven city stores. c. D. KENNY.
Evening star., 1896-12-04

VOigt, the Jeweler,
Removed to 615 7th st. opp. U. s. patent
Office one block below old stand. 1ts
Evening star., 1896-12-04

The King of Pills II Beecnam.s. 1ys-d1y
Evening star., 1896-12-04

For New York Roast Beef and Steaks go
TO John r. Kelly. 9th st. wing Center Mar
ket. Boston Corned Beef a speciality.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1896-11-27
ODDITIES.

In London there are 40 restaurants in
which only vegetable food is served.
AT Greenwood Garden, Peaks Island,
Me-, there is q huge rattlesnake which
has just completed an unbroken fast
that lasted for q full year.
A 17-year-old boy in Lisbon, Me-.
named William Blackford, has already
attained a height of g feet sN inches,
and is still growing.
The fact that White Sulphur Springs.
Mont, is splendid antidote for the to-
bacco habit, Is attracting the attention
Of slaves of the weed.
The great-grandfather, grandfather
and father and son, all working to-
gether digging cellar, was a rather IN.
usual family gathering in PASSPORT,
Me-, recently.
A monstrosity In the shape Of q calf
that had the head, tail and skin Of q
dog and the feet and teeth of its own
kind has been stuffed and is now on ex-
hibition in Invercargill. Australia.
A malicious man in Newkirk, o..
poured kerosene on the tail of neigh
boris cat and set fire to it, thinking that
the animal would rush madly to its
home and cause conflagration in the
house Of the disliked neighbor. witha
cats usual pcrversity, it dashed into the
barn of the malicious man, and the barn
was destroyed.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1896-11-27
EATERS wITA A RECORD.

AConnecticut school boy ate 1s mincc
pies on q wager.
Auius verus, Roman noble, gave a
supper one night to dozen of his
cronies that made hole of s25o, 900 In
his bank account.
Vitellius, tbs Roman emperor, once
gave q dinner that cost over S2oo. 900.
sentonious states that the guest had
the choice of 1000 dishes Of fish and
1000 of game and fowl.
Mr.. Thomas Frazier, of Yonkcrs. once
gave o dinner Mt the Hoffman house,
New York, to 10 guests, the bill for
which was $1,000, or at the rate of SIT
per cover. Wines worth $50 q bottle
were served on this occasion.
caligula, the emperor, whose wicked
ness shocked the most brutal of his as.
sociates, built bridge of boats three
miles long, in the center Of which he
caused q banquet hall to be constructed.
In this was served feast thst was
said to have cost $500, 600.
Grimcd de Ia Reynicre, who came Of
banking family, was deprived in child.
hood of both hands. but that did NOT
prevent him becoming IN epicure and
gourmet At the nge OF 20 he was
caught by his own father sitting down
to seven roasted turkeys. His great.
grandfather had died at the table IN
q fit of laughter.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1896-11-27

Aversatile and ambitious young
Republican who will do credit to
himself and reflect honor upon
his party is Hon. Nathan Callahan
Mcneil, Of Pocahontas county,
Senator elect from the eighth
district. That he won his way to
the State Senate from that wilder.
ness of Democracy attests his
energy and great popularity.
He was educated at the State
Univerity, graduating with the
degree LII. B.. in 1883. Mr.. Nc.
Neil was one OF the brightest
members Of the law school and
was president of his graduating.
class, which distinction his fellow
students conferred upon him by
an unanimous vote. We predict
for him q bright future and to
for those who are watching tn.
States coming menwe would say
keep your eye on the young
statesman from Pocahontas.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1896-11-27

A LEADING editorial in the
Wheeling Ne,os of the 25th speaks
at length of the sentiment that
appears to be sweeping over the
State 10 regard to Judge COTS
retirement from the bench to
enter the q. S. Senate two years
hence. 1t does not appear that
Judge Golf has ever given his
friends the slightest intimation
that he lesiredto become a Sena.
tor but the sentiment is gro wing
that the people want him and
they say he has always been too
loyal to the cltizens of his native
State to refuse them when they
called him to duty. Judge Goff
has been in the East for several
weeks and no one has been able
to get an interview with him on
the subject. Yet many of the
Republican leaders say that he
will be SO enthusiastically en-.
dorsed by the Republicans OF
West Virginia that he cannot re.
fuse to return to the arena OF
active political life.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1896-11-27
RANKS AND riTLEs

The oldest sons 81 the ypunger sons o.
peers take pEeced ence over the Oldest
sons 81 baronets, IIs q 4 81
The eldest sons 81 dukes, marquises
and earis are usually called by the eec-
ond title Of the father. & y
The lord high chancellor. Il Of the
order Of barons takes rank immediate
Is after the archbishop Of Canterbury
The saxons had the title Thane,
which was changed by William ]. into
baron mot long after his conquest Of
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1896-11-27

HENRY WArERsoN who Yields
the trenchant editorial pen of the
Louisville Courier Journal, has
this to say of what the election
has already done:
@The benefits already gained
since the defeat of free silver and
and free riots are enormous,
though barely two weeks and q
half have elapsed since the cleo
ton. The restoration of conf.
dence is complete, and this has
already produced the following
tangible results:
.First-The release of the vast
sums which had been boarded by
the timid and the appearance of
gold in current circulation. The
aggregate amount ofmoney with
drawn from employment can only
be guessed at, but it was certain.
~ not less than $500. 600, 600 OF
800. 900, 600. Good judges say
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1896-11-27

In the election of Col. Richard
3. Fast, of Morgantown to the
State Senate that dignifed body
is augmented by a man of splen-
did attachments. Col. Fast is an
able lawyer and an eloquent
speaker. he will rank at once
as one Of the Senate's leading
members, qualified for any posi-
ton in the gift Of his colleagues.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1896-11-27
FnrDAs. Nov. q. 1895.

TIE prospects are good for the
construction of a railroad from
Sutton to Charleston. which will
connect the capital with Clarks.
burg and all points in Central
West Virginia. This will form
q direct route from Pittsburg to
Charleston. w. Va.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1896-11-27
A Subject Of Great Interest.

Above all be careful of your
eyes. Call on Prof. Hirschberg.
the recognized New York Eve
Specialist, or one of his staff.
who will be in Clarksburg from
December Tth to 9th inclusive az
the store of his agents. Smith
and Pigott and have your ewes
fitted with a pair of his celebrat-
ed spectacles and eyeglasses.
Consultation free. Ltd.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1896-11-27

When you come TO town do not
forget that the place to get a
stylish hair cut is the Traders
barber shop. PCT,
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1896-11-27

the total Of the gold boards alone
was not less than $l0p. 900. 900.
The return 70 daily use Of the
precious metal is the most strik
ing indication Of the banishment
of alarm. 81
Second "A compilation of dis
patches published since the day
OF election shows that 372 indus.
trial establishments have started
up and 1853 have increased their
forces, while arrangements have
been made to spend millions Of
dollars in new enterprises. Some
of the plants that have resumed
operations employ thousands of
laborers.n
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1896-11-27

il. : j
This Store
- Always carries a big stock
l55fjl this year we've more
ittitt dress goods than ever be-
,sWstttsts fore-greater var j e t ",
M!M! choice styles, sup quality,
isylyy better values-up to fine
l{1{}y imported goods, $500 a
ijiiii yard-at the popular
sttit prices between 25c and 81
ssSss the assortment Of styles
W!i! and the values are simply
{yy{yy wonderful.
l}llly 4S inch plain celored
iiiiji Ladies' cloth-a yard and
ittiit a third wide-all wool
Msss 25c a yard.
W!M Stylish Bourette and
yNy Boucle Over-plaid effects
WITTY full 40 inches wide-all
iiyiii wool-a magnificent as
iittis sortment of color comb.
100. nations-35c a yard.
!yy!iy 50inch all wool Black
WW{ French Serges-nice soft
Iltltj finish think of the saw
iiiiii ing in cutting a dress
iitnt from such wide goods
MN 35c a yard.
tWiy Black Serges zoe to the
NIFTY finest.
jjjjji 50inch Broad cloth-50c
iittit "a genuine Broadcloth
ttSwt tinish-fne goods with a
WN firm body-in all the
NlI{y wanted medium and dark
WHY shades. Broadcloths to
tltui IS. 00-all less priced for
tWNt the kinds-but none bet
tNW ter value for the money
sMM than these at half a dol
WyWy lar.
WN! Choice Novelty Wool.
Nyyy ems in the stylish weaves
S of the season-and rich
Black goods-5oc, 75c, 500.
prices far under usual for such
Fabrics that it's personal con-
Germ to every woman reader to
see about.
Write for samples and don't
miss getting the new catalogue
either or both free when you
write.
ALLEGHENY, PA.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1896-11-27
KNEW WHAT HE WOULD DO.

! First Passenger-Can you swim?
Second Passenger-No.
First Passenger-Well, then, what
would you do II the ship were sudden.
ly to go under?
Second Passenger-1 would drown
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