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A lawn fete for the benefit OF the Flor
ence Crittenton Hope and Help Mission viii
be given on the lawn of Mr.. O. 7. Towncr,
1881 4th street. lie Droit Park. "Wednesday
evening, beginning at o'clock. Members
of the board of managers and ladies from
the different churches will be present The
young ladies of the various churches who
will assist are as follows: First Congrega-
tionai-Mrs. +. Fishback, Miss Flora John
son, Miss Mary Pond; ST. Andrews Episco-
pal-the Misses Morrison, and Miss Birney
of the Advent Church; + Street Baptist
Miss Alice Fletcher and Miss Grace Fields;
Vermont Avenue Christian Church-Miss
Mamie Williams and Miss Coda Gideon:
Fourth Presbyterian-The Misses Duncan.
Babcock, Blake. Nanneman, Cunningham,
Collamer and Graft; First Presbyterian
Miss Frances Tolman. who has been most
active in the work. will unavoidably be alb
sent the first part of the evening; Gurlev
Presby teran-Miss Clear; Metropolitan NJ.
E. Church-Miss Matte Haines: Foundry
NJ. E. Church-Niss Stinemetz; Hamline
Nj f. Church-Mrs Wertz, the Misses
Towner O'Neal Booream, Mayse and Nc
Clelland; Luther Memoral-The Misses
Callahan and Miss Butler.
Each church will be provided with
table, which will be presided over by its
representatives.
In case of very inclement weather. IT will
be postponed until Friday evening.
There is a movement on foot in which
the head ones of the Endeayor ard Ep-
worth League of several of the most prom
inent churches have agreed to use their in
f1uence in uniting the talent of their
Spectiye societies, and each year give an
entertainment or a fete for the benefit of
this the only home for unfortunates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-15
BALTIMORE CONFERENCE.
sfxty-EfEhth Session of the African
VI. Il. Zion Church.

The sixty-eighth annual session of the
Baltimore conference Of the African Metho-
dist Episcopal Zion Church. Of which tie
churches OF the denomination in Penns,-l-
vania also form part, will begin at Metro
roitan Wesley A. NJ. +. Church. ID street
between I'd and Sd southwest, "Wednesday
morning and continue for at least one week
Bishop c. &. Petty, who has charge OF the
Baltimore ana Philadelphia episcopal dis
irict, Will preside, and he Will be assisted
by Bishops Hood and Small. Several OF the
general officers OF the general church Will
also attend.
AS this Will be the first conference held
since the recent meeting of the general con-
terence at Mobile. Ala, IL is expected that
the proceedings will be unusually interest
ing, and am ong the most important mat
ters to be considered viii be tho selection
OF suitable building here as Headquarters
for the Narrick Christian Endeavor Soci-
ETY.. which was ordered by the late general
conference to be organized and It's head
quarters located in Washington. with Rev.
Jesse b. Colbert Of this city president.
Pastoral Chnnges.
There will, 1t is expected be a number NJ
changes in the pastorates in this vicinity,
and it will be necessary to select a new
presiding elder, as the former incumbent,
Rev. j. B. Small, was elevated to the cpis-
copacy. Rev. J. W. Smith, pastor of the
church at Carlisle, Pa, having been elected
editor of The Star of Zion. the official
organ of the church, ii will be necessary TO
appoint some one to succeed him as pastor
al Carlisle. Some Of the most representa-
tive men will be present among whom Will
be Prof w. H. Goler. D. d., president of
Livingstone College, Salisbury. y. c, Sue
oessor 10 the laInented DIR. J. c. Price, and
John c. Dancy, eX-collector of the pert of
Wilmington. n. C, and editor of the Quail
tery Review.
Extensive preparations are bling made by
the pastor, Rev. J. b. Colbert and his con-
sregation for the entertainment of the con-
fel ence.
Extensive preparations are being made by
devoted to the discussion of reports on mis-
sicns, temperance education, etc. This con-
rection has now nine bishops. ten general
departments, representing nearly a half
million members, with properly valued at
$H,eEl,Nn, and seventeen educational insti-
tutions, The centennial of which viii ice Gel
ebratod at New y DIRK city IL October.
This is the oldest distinctive colored de-
nomination in America. and is said 10 he
the only church of which the late Fredcr-
lex Douglass was ever q member. The de-
nomination has a mission in Africa, 10
which Bishop J. b. Small has been assigned
a part of his episcopal diocese.
Questions of vital Importance TO the
church and race will be discussed during
their sessions.
Several distinguished speakers have been
invited to deliver addresses of welcome, to
which members of the conference VIII re-
spond.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-15
Ice. for Window Screen Frames.

lie. for an Adjustable Window Screen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-15
DEDICATED IN BRooKLAND
Impressive Ceremony at st. Anthony's
Roman Catholic Church.
Cardinal Gibbons Omcintes, Assisted
bishop Keane's Sermon.

About one hundred Of the clergy took
part in the dedication Of st. Anthony
Catholic Church, Brookland, which took
place yesterday morning at 10 o'clock. The
ceremony was performed by Cardinal Glib
bons. The procession moved in solemn
grandeur around the church, the Catholic
knights Of st. John drawing up in the
rear. After the ceremony outside the
cardinal and clergy entered the building.
where the services were completed. The
responses were made by a special choir of
priests from the university, with Rev.
Father Commings as oreanist. These were
accommodated inside the sanctuary rail,
as also were a number of prominent clergy.
At the completion of the dedication grand
high mass was celebrated by Rev. DIR.
HyVernot, with Rev. Joseph Carr as dea-
con, Rev. Father Shehan as subdeacon and
rev Father CaGley as master of ceremony.
The choir Of priests also sang the responses
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-15

To the Editor of The Evening Star:
VIII The Star. which is ever on the alert
to speak for the public, kindly give place
to the following facts:
The River Queen was advertised Fri
day to make certain trips to and from
Marshall Hall, including one from the lat
ter place at 1880 pm. The boat arrived at
the wharf only a few minutes late and
those who had arranged to return home by
the early boat, as advertised, Immediately
got on board. expecting to leave for home
in a few minutes; but after waiting for
some time, the boat backed down the river
and allowed the Manchester. just arrived
from Washington, to land her passengers
After the lapse Of a short time the Macal-
ester steamed down the river, and the
River Queen again took her place at the
wharf. and remained there until $40 pm.
before leaving for Washington, very much
to the discomfort of the passengers who
had been on board nearly two hours, and
to whom not a word Of explanation had
been offered.
1t Is respectfully submitted that some
one Is to blame IN this and similar cases;
and 1t is not the first instance of the kind
for two OF party Of nine on board with
whom the writer was associated had before
been subjected to such delay and annoy
ance.
There certainly was no necessity for de-
lay last evening, for either boat could read
ny nave carried all the people at Marshall
Hall and had room to spare. Treatment OF
this sort Is calculated to make the patrons
Of Marshall Hall think that the company
managing 1t cares not for the inconye-
nience families are put to in keeping the
little children they have been endeavorinp
to benefit by days outing two hours be-
yond the time they should have been re-
tired.
Let the company run its boat by the
schedule. except when absolutely impossi-
BILE to do So in which event the officers of
the boat should be SO advised, that thew
might be enabled to inform their nassen,
gers Of the probable time of Departure. so
that II they must remain they can choose
whether 1t be on board the boat o. on
shore. PaSSEEcTpo H
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-15
Death of DIR. ID, ID. Peck

Rev. DR.. B. D. Peck, formerly of this CITY
died last Thursday at his home in Nor
Wlch' Cher ang' county, NJ, at the age
or e!ghty-three years. He came to Wash
ington from Maine in 1861. and for sixteen
years he was connected with the local
press. During a portion of this time he
was managing editor of the National Re
publican and afterward was associated
with the late Col. John W. Forney as as
sistart editor CT the Daily Chronicle. He
" as also the Washington correspondent of
several northern papers during this timA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-15

We make them to order also-of INV
wood any size-and style. Our man Will
call upon word from you.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-15

Rev. Joseph T. Kelly, pastor OF the
Fourth Presbyterian Church, was taken
suddenly i'll at an early hour this morning.
and for a time his condition occasioned
serious concern to his family. Medical aid
was called in and at later hour Mr.. KEEL
ly's recovery was sufficient to warrant his
departure from the city this afternoon, as
originally planned. His many friends with
in his own parish and throughout the city
Will hope to hear of a speedy restoration to
bealib-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-15
Ecru Irish Point Lace
Curtains.

Curtain Strctrllers of the most approved kind
/ Curtains cieIne4l-the very best of work.
1t W B. MOSES & SONS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-15
Our Grand
Stock akimg
SALE

Began with a rush this morn
ing. Every one appreciates the
big opportunities tc save money
that we have put forward. Every
thing in the house is cut down to
price that only prevails once
every IL months. Well reduce
stock at any sacrifice. You might
as well profit by the cuts.
These Lace Curtain prices give
YOU an idea of how things are
going in this department:
fOu can select your Curtains now. and
By making deposit they will be held for
yoI till faH-wlIen payment of the bal
an-e III" Curtains will be delivered. Even
the regular prices these Curt1ins are
~ per cent under what will usually be
quoted We can make prices so, for we
are direct importers and hrin, goods through
the custom house direct and save inter-
mediate profits.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1896-10-03

The following recent arrival
from Lilliput probably holds the
record for diminutiveness: La
Porte, Ind, Sept. ga girl
weighing fourteen ounces has been
born to Mr.. and Mrs. w. III. Pc
tiers, of Elkart county. This mid
get is said to be the smallest piece
Of flesh born to human parents,
not excepting the wee bit of hu-
mainly born into the Force fami-
ly, at Burlington, N. j. The child
is but eight inches in length and
is Graded in the smallest doll cab.
She is bright and healthy, cries
Justify and bids fair to live. The
Force midget was nine inches in
length when born, and when three
months old weighed forty ounces
-Times-Democrat.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1896-10-03
BrOuSSard Meeting.

Tuesday evening last Hon. r. F.
Broussard, candidate for congress,
from the Third District, held a
little impromptu meeting at the
Court House.
The meeting was not advertised,
and only announced late i'll the
evening; a few minutes before
opening the meeting the Greig
Junior band made a turn in town,
and when the meeting opened
some two hundred people had as
sembled to hear the Democratic
candidate. .'
Judge c. II. Mouton called to
the chair, Judge Jas. +. Mouton,
who, in a few words, explained the
object of the meeting. Mr.. L. l..
Broussard was elected secretary
OF the meeting.
Hon. II. +. Broussard who is in
timately known here by every DO
DIV, needed no introduction, he
mounted the stand and made q
splendid address. The meeting
was unite enthusiastic. and the
speaker was frequently applauded
He discussed the financial, anC
tariff issues, and from his stanC
point, made very good arguments
Mr.. Broussard has host of adj
miring friends and strong supper
tiers in this parish, and it is con
coded that he will carry it by
good majority.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1896-10-03

We are informed that the Ok
nard and Sprague, the Segura and
the Godchaux refneries will erect
scales on the switch that will soon
be built at this place, for the pur-
chase of cane by the ton. The
price offered by these refineries is
SO cents per cent of the price of
yellow clarified sugar, fer cane de-
livered at the switch. Payment
for the cane will be made every
Monday.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1896-10-03
DIED.

At 11:30 o'clock Friday morn
ing, the 25th inst, Mrs. Ernest j.
Bienvenu, nee Eugene Aurelia
Berard, at the age Of 46 years.
She WAS buried Saturday even
ing at four o'clock from the Cath.
Ollie church, and a large number
of relatives and friends followed
her mortal remains to the grave.
Mrs. Bienvenu leaves a husband
and ten children to mourn her un-
timely death.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1896-10-03
SATURDAY OCT. ), 1896.
The Lake Road.

1t was reported to us this week
that the lake marsh where the pro-
iected lake road is to pass was
dry, and that at this time it would
be possible to build a terasse at a
very small expense.
A party of people from this
place, in company with Mr.. Chas.
Gutekunst, surveyor, proceeded to
the lake to investigate and make
anew survey and to select the
best place for the road.
The length of the marsh from
bank to bank is about seven acres,
and in the middle of the marsh
there is a small island three hun
dred feet wide, on this island a
terasse could be easily built, as
we'll as the marsh east of the
island to the west bank could bt
terassea, we believe at a small ex-
pense. From the east bank q
terasse of few hundred feet
could also be made, but the resi-
would have to be bridged.
If the work could have beer
done at once at the small cost thai
it was expected it would owing to
the dryness of the bottom, oul
people were disposed to go to
work at once, but after a careful
investigation it was discovered
that large part of the marsh ii
spongy, and contains a quantity
of water; that part must be brid
ged.
We will in our next issue give
i'm detail the survey and, estimate
of the cost to complete the work.
At this time, dry as it is, we be
lieve that seven or eight hundred
feet of terasse could be made fo
small amount of money.
We believe that If the work wa
commenced by building this ter
asses, on each side, as far as posi-
BILE, that the balance of the roa,
would soon be completed.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1896-10-03
Group Quickly Cured.

Mountain Glen, Ark.-Our children
were suffering with Group when we re-
ceived bottle of ChamberIain's Cough
Remedy. II afforded almost instant re-
lief.-F. A. Thornton. The celebrated
remedy is for sale by T. j. Liable.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1896-10-03

EeSpeCt1ully SuDillllteu,
ALERT BIENvEHU,
GEO. s. EAsTIN,
w. II. LIVINGSTON.
The following report was also submit
ted and adopted:
To the Mayor and Trustees;
Having been appointed on a committee to
confer with Messrs Hall and Burdin, regarding
the offer of this firm To build an engine house
on their saw mill lot Main street. We beg leave to
report that Messrs Hall and Burdin agree to
build the engine house. and to keep the hand
engine in good running order at their own ex-
pense, provided that the town authorities keep
the engine supplied with hose and other mate
rial. they will furnish the labor to keep engine
in good running order, engine to remains under
the control of the town authorities.
Respectfully submitted,
ALBERT BIENvENU,
GEo. y. EASTIN,
w. ii. LIVINGSTON.
On motion both reports were ordered
spread Oh the minutes, dtO take effect
from and after Oct. LIST 1896.
There being no further business to bt
transacted. on motion duly seconded the
Council adjOured.
"Signed" T. J. Liable, Mayor.
Signed" A. V. FLEMING, Secretary
A true copy,
Attest A. V. FLEMING. Secretary.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1896-10-03

Albert l.. Brown, the engineer
of the Lafayette Ice Factory, at
tempted to burn the plant last
week, and was caught in the act
of setting fire to the building. The
proprietors OF the ice factory and
the sheriff had been informed of
Browns intention of setting fire
to the factory, and they kept a
close watch on him. Brown is
now i'll n very serious fix; he may
hang or spend the balance of his
days in the penitentiary.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1896-10-03

There was frost in the northern
part of the state Tuesday, that
killed all vegetation.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1896-10-03
hat
Tired Feeling

Makes you seem call broken up" with
out life, ambition, energy or appetite.
It is often the forerunner of serious ILL
ness, or the accompaniment OF nervous
troubles. 1t is positive proof of thin,
weak, impure blood; for, if the blood is
rich, red, vitalized and vigorous, it i'm
parts life and energy to every nerve,
organ and tissue of the body. The
necessity of taking Hoods Sarsaparilla
for that tired feeling is therefore apparent
to every one, and the good it will do you
is equally beyond question. Remember
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1896-10-03

Crime and lawleSSnesS seem to
have taken possession of the state
of Louisiana. Almost every pa
per We read gives details of some
lawlessness and crime. The MUIR
der of the Cotton family, near
Amite City, last week by the ne
groes John johnson and Arch
Joiner is atrocious. The murder
of Edward Beatty, while taking
supper with his family at his
home, near Ruston, by unknown
persons. the murders committed i'm
Jefferson parish, the attempted in
cendiary of the Lafayette ice facto-
ry by \. l.. Brown, are only few
of the crimes of enc week only.
All this Is due to the bad and
loose administration of the laws of
the state.
pain III the chest is natures warn-
ing that pneumonia is threatened. Dam
pen piece of flannel with Chamber.
lain'S Pain Blim and bid over the seal
of pain. and another on the back be-
tween the shoulders. and prompt relief
will follow. Sold 10y r. J. Liable. drug
gist
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1896-10-03

This little blank space properly
and judiciously used, can trans
form a half bursted commercial
establishment into a prosperous
business house. Try it.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-02-11
LUXURY
Enjoyed by the Venezuelan Com
missiOnl Which Already Needs
More Money.

Washington, February before
squarely started in its work, the hint
Is thrown out that the Venezuelan
Commission wants more money. The
Commission has 10 its credit 100000
and has held three meetings. But
whoever manages the fund seems to
be prodical in expenditures. The
quarters of the Commission are fur
nished in luxurious style, with polish
ed oak desks, book cases and dressing
cases, and the numerous lounges, sofas
and chairs are richly upholstered in
leather. The Secretary and each
member of the Commission has a
separate room, and each room is pro-
vided with every comfort, including a
solid silver pitcher and saIver. There
is large force OF assistants, including
stenographers, translators clerks, type
writers and messengers, aud the al
lowances for salaries and expenses are
said to be extremely liberal A stump.
tuous luncheon was served to the
Commission during the progress of to-
days session. Complaint has been
already made against the alleged in
.insufficieucy of the appropriation of
100000. 1t is proposed TO send one
or two OF the members to Europe and
Venezuela and to send the Saeretsrr
on special mission to Madrid and
The Hague to inspect the official ar
chives relating to the early history of
the Spanish and Dutch settlements in
South America, but this programme
will probably have to be abandoned
unless the Commission is provided
with more money. Its expenses have
already been very heavy, and it is
said that the salary allowances will
soon exhaust the balance of the avail
able appropriation.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-02-11
SUCCESSFUL
Bidders For the New Government
Bonds.
About One Third OF the Issue Will
90 to the Morgan Syndicate.

Washington, February Late this
afternoon the Treasury officials COM
pleted the computation of bids offered
for the new bond issue, from which it
appears that the amount of bids above
that of j. p. Morgan and his associat-
es, 1l0.6S77, was 500, 7SS, 600, and that
the amount which will be awarded to
the syndicate, therefore, will be $685.
2lI350, or approximately one-third
OF the whole issue. The number of
successful bidders is ISL.
In arriving at this conclusion, the
officials have thrown out a very few
bids, obviously fictitious, and larger
number which were irregular in i'm
portant particulars. Some of these
bore no signiture and others did not
contain the amount intended to be bid
for, while still others omitted the
rate.
Inc last, however. are not supposed
to aggregate any considerable sum.
The fact that two-thirds of the entire
issue are found to have been at rates
ranging above $ll0. 6S77 is something
of a surprise to all who heard the bids
announced, but there is no question of
the accuracy of the statement, as all of
the bids have been again gone over
and all errors made in the hurry of
the day of the opening have been cor
rected.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-02-11
The Fort Thomas Murder.

The mystery that, for seyera! days
has been lowering around the headless
trunk of the Young woman so foully
murdered at Fort Thomas, near New
port, KY, on Feb, LIST, has been par
TALLY cleared up. The body has been
identified as that of Pearl Bryan the
daughter of farmer living near
Greencastle Ind. The men who are
responsible for her brutal murder are
Scott Jackson and Alonzo Walling
two students of the Cincinnati Dental
College. The girl had been betrayed
by Jackson and had come to Cinciu-
natl at his instance to hide her
shame. The two men are trying, the
one to throw the responsibility for
the murder on the other. Many
links in the chain of evidence which
is tightening around the miscreapts
have been found but as yet neither
has made a full confession.
1t has not yet been ascertained
whether the girl was killed in Cincin-
natl and her body brought over to
Kentucky or whether the murder was
committed where the body was found.
A young man, William Wood, OF
Greenecastle, son of the presiding
Elder of the M. e. Church of that dis
trict is also implicated in the matter
and has been arrested charged with
being party to procuring an sbor-
ton. jackson and Walling are in
jail in Cincinnati and will not be
brought to Kentucky till it is estab-
lished where the murder was done.
The head of the unfortunate has
not yet been found, and though Jack
son and Walling have been subjected
to the most rigid examination by the
police neither have been made to say
where the head was iconcealed after il
was taken from the body.