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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-20

Mr. j. Frank Cook last night handsome
ly entertained the members of the victor
ous Columbia Steam Fire Engine Com
pany at banquet at his place of bust
ness, King street. The hall was beau
tifulty decorated for the occasion, and the
Table was. .hountifully supplied with all
the delicacies of the season. Mr.. Cook in
a few and appropriate remarks, welcomed
his guests. The reply was made by Mr..
John H. Strider, vice president of the COM
pany. Never before In the history of the
company has such a royal feast been ten
dered them, and the members were loud in
their praises for the hospitality shown
them by Mr.. Cook: -J .4... t.. NM
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-20

NOOd INSIlIStEdiOIS- n. f-bsTlS SOHS, tlS
9TH NV.
Mary Clark reports the theft of a gold
ring from her house some time yesterday.
Rev. and Mrs c. l.. Pate gave recep-
ton to the Epworth League of North
Capitol NJ. f. Church Wednesday evening
Mrs. Pate was assisted by the members of
her Sunday school class.
DON'T BE BOTHERED WITH FLIES
Make the house fyproof now. Best Win
dew Screens. without center bars. SIC.
Screen Doors. complete with hinges, Wc.
Fancy Front Screen Doors. 81
CHAS. T. CARTER & CO. 500 Fa. ave.
For preserving fruit The traditional white
brandy: also an old Cal. brandy. 81 GAL
Coc- full qt- CHR. XANDER, 500 eth.
For sick headache. sick stomach and loss
of appetite take Or. J. w Bulls Pills, the
best all-round medicine for common, every
day complaints Price. - cts.
See Empire Carpet Cleaning adj, page IS.
Yesterday afternoon about 5 o'clock
Thomas Collins, ffty-five years old, was
overcome by the heat while on the street
rear Rhode Island avenue and 10th street.
He was removed to Freedman's Hospital.
Gas Ranges. The DansIer put up and
warranted, $3.50. The best 2-burner gas
stove, ST. A Eberly's Sons.7I1S It'll NV.
LACE CURTAINS AND BLANKETS
Cleaned. A. F. BOENOT. 110S G st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-20

Chevy Chase Inn.
Dinner and refreshments Music every
eyeninS.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-20

Reduced prices bal. of Leonard hard
wood Refrigerators. a. Eberly's Sons, rs
9TH NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-20
The Mayor Reprimanded an Officer

The mayer, rEder the Instructions of the
board of police commissioners, yesterday
afternoon, in the presence of the entire po-
lice force, had Officer james Hall before
him., and after formally reprimandinS him
for the shooting of William Bright, sus-
pended him from the force for sixty days.
- The mayor then made short address to
the members of the force, warning them TO
be careful in drawing their pistols and
telling them to closely observe rule 80 of
the police regulations, and tina: the COM
missioners would hold them responsible
for all attractions of it. He said he knew
the police were often exposed to dangers,
but ha wanted them to be cool and col
lected at all times in the discharge of
their duties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-20
GENTS SUITS CLEANED.
A. f. BORNOT, l1O3 G St

B. s. Graves, the manager of Havenners
bakery, complains tC the police that nine
empty cake boxes. ten cakes of soap and
one box of crackers have been stolen at
different times during the last week.
Rev. Homer T. Sherman, assistant min
lister of Mount Vernon Place Church, ar
rived in the city last week. and was pres
ent at the services last Sunday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-20
AFFAIRS
Elopement Of Ynnmg Man Well Known
Here
Student at the Physiological Seminary
Other LOcab.Notes of General
and Espoebal Interest.

A press dispatch from Louisville, KY,
yesterday, says: REV. Joseph Specht,
young Episcopal minister from Alexandria
Va, and Miss Lena Turner. daughter OF
one Of the wealthiest citizens OF Madison
county. eIoped from Richmond yesterday
morning. The wires have been kept hot
with messages to the police In different
cities, but SO far without result.
Miss Turner is not much over sixteen.
and her sister, Mrs. w. R. Loke, and AM
brose Dudley, Congressman McCreary's
private secretary, followed her to Lexing-
ton.
Mr.. Specht saw Mrs. Loke first and he
and Miss Turner managed to slip by I'M
noticed and took q train, presumably for
this city, but after it had gone few miles
they got off.
ut is supposed that they took a buggy at
Nichoasville tonight and drove north with
the intention of crossing the river in the
morning and getting married In Ohio, as
they left the train near there.
police met the train on it's arrival in
Louisville late last night, having a teie-
graphic order of arrest. Miss Turner will
come into possession of a large fortune
when she attains her majority
Mr.. Specht has been student at the
theological seminary near this city for the
past three years, and was to be ordained
next year He has successfully passed all
of his examinatio in his course. He left
the seminary about three weeks ago with
out telling any where he was going,
and the first heard of him after his de-
parture was a letter from Richmond, KY,
asking that his mail be forwarded to that
point. Since that time nothing has been
heard of him. The news of his eopement
was a great surprise well a great
shock to his fellow students at the semi
nary. and his friends feel assured that
when further news is received the mat
ter will be set straight and that there
Will be no reflection on the character of
Mr.. Specht. Mr.. Specht Is we'll known in
Alexandria, where his gentemanly DISPOSE
ton and his general good character have
won him many friends
When Mr. Specht entered the seminary
bis matriculation vow contained clause
providing that he should not get married
while connected with the seminary.
Rev. r. A. Wallace. D. D., member of
the faculty of the Virginia Seminary, re-
ceived a letter from MIR. Specht by last
nights mail severrg his connection with
the seminary, thus doing away with his
matriculation vow. In that letter Mr.
Specht told Prof Wallace that 1t was his
Turner, she being an orphan. and her
guardian was not taking the proper care
of her money. Mr.. Specht further says
that If the faculty will permit it he will
resume his course at the seminary next
fall, when the session of 1867 opens.
II they succeed in getting married mis-
wife will reside at Gunston Hall, while he
resumes his studies The students at the
seminary are anxtously awaiting further
news, as Mr.. Specht was a great favorite
with them. mon. u.,, D.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-20
NOTICEABLE IMPROVEMENT
NEXT MORNING.
CURE SPEEDY AND COMPLETE.

My little boy was afflicted with Eczema in acute
form for nearly year, during which time tried
without success, IL not every known remedy, at
least sufficient number to become thoroughly
alarmed. Remedies that proved eficacious for
others had no apparent effect upon the child The
disorder appeared on the right cheek and WAS OF
a blistery and bloody form. His pillow. mornings,
would bear the bloody imprint OF the side Of his
race, while 1t was impossible to prevent the little
fellow from scratching his face, owing to the in
tensity Of the itching Being advised to try CUT
CuRA, l purchased box. The first application
was made before putting the child to bed al night,
and the statement may be doubted but ii is never
theless fact, that the appearance Of the affected
parts showed A NOTICEABLE IMPROVEMENT
THE NEXT MORNING. Continued Of CUTI-
CCRA fully demonstrated fits Success and
suit my child has fair and smooth skin can
be found anywhere. We used every local applica-
ton. bottle after bottle Of blood medicines all 10
no purpose. 1t only when CUTICJEA WAS used
did he find relief These facts be verified by
local druggists, Messrs. Baird Bros.
W. $. NEEDHAM.
Editor and Pub Standard. Pataskala, Ohio.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-20

Mary Clark reports the theft of a gold
ring from her house some time yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-20
An Injunction Granted.

Messrs. A. w. Armstrong and J. R.
Cation. attorneys for the Rosslyn Develop
ment Company, yesterday sued out an in
junction. which was granted by Judge J..
K. NJ. Norton, against the Arlington, WASH
ington ard Falls Church Railway Company
enjoning them from laying tracks on
Chadwick avenue in Rossiyn; enjoining
the maintenance and use of a car barn
erected by said company in the middle OF
Canal street, and enjoining the use of a
switch laid by said company on Canal
street, Rosslyn.
The New sewer Progressing Slowly.
The work on the new Pitt street sewer,
as announced, has been begun and is pro-
crossing slowly Already the ground has
been opened for quarter of a square
from Princess street. Ropes have been
stretched about the excavation to keep the
unwary traveller from falling into the hole.
At this point the sewer will be about ten
feet deep, and will be made large enough
to carry off all the water that will fall in
an ordinary rain.
In the corporation court yesterday, in the
divorce suit of Carrie NJ. Bell agt. S. L. Bell,
a decree was entered requiring the defend
ant to pay the plaintiff SIS month during
the pending of the suit.
Miss Gala finder of White Sulphur
Springs is visiting Miss Jennie Larmand at
115 South Columbus street
Mayor Thompson this morning had only
one case to dispose of at police court that
of Thomas Bordan, charged with disturbing
a relis ious meeting, for which he was fined
s..
Miss Mary E. Quinn of this city was the
valedictoran and received the highest hon.
ors at Mt. st. Agnes Collegiate Institute at
Mt. Washington, Md.
Miss Fannie CaEnichael of Fredericks-
burg is visiting friends I'm this city.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-21
BACK TO HIS FIRST Love
Romance in Connecticut and a
Washington Girl in It.
ONE MAN TWICE DIVORCED
His Second Wife, Daughter of Pay
master Wilson, U. 5. A., Has OBJ
fained Sepa ration From Lester Peck,
Who Is Going To Marry Woman
Divorced From Him Four Y ears 4 go.

bridgeport, Jan. 21.-Mrs. Gertrude Peck
of Washington has obtained a divorce from
Lester Peck Of this city. II is now an
nounccd that Lester Peck is soon TO marry
Lillian Armstrong Peck, a lady OF wealth,
who ob'ainCd an absolute divorce from him
four years ago.
Eight years ago Lillian A rmstrong. ddugh-
ser al Frank Armstrong. a millionaire. was
married Ia Lester Peck. He had no money,
but was an unusually fardsome man and
moved in good society. The couple went
inlivc with Mr.. A rmstrcnG. The father dis
liked his son-in-law. and Peck moved 10
New York live, where lac worked as sales
man Tor 4 Wallpaper concern.
Welded A WASHINGTON GIRL.
Mrs. Peck, who remained here, heard that
Peck had caused The arrest nf an immoral
woman in Boston for stealing n diamond
ring from him. This caused Mr.. Armstrong
Ia have detective shadow the young man.
with the result that Mrs. Peck sccur, d a d.
vnrcc, naming Nina burlington as core
spondent.
After this Peck cat quite figure at
Larchmont, and cam. very near marvin.
weii-known young society woman. Her
parents forbade the union. Then he went
To San Francisco. Two years ago IL was
learned here that he had married Miss Ger
truce Wilson of Washington. daughter OF
Mai Wilson, a paymastcr in the army.
About The same time Frank A rmstrong died.
leaving half OF his fortune to Mrs. Lillian
Armstrong Peck, who had not remarked.
Lester Peck and his second wife came here
to visit recently. In the store kept by his
father he met his first wife. Their love re-
turned; they cane to the conclusion that
they never should have separated. They
could not remarry. though, as Mrs. Lester
Peck No. . WAS in the way
ANOTHER COMPLICATION.
strange thing happened last SKINNER.
Lester Peek rad Brother Earnest. His
widow wa considered one OF the hautsomest
women in this city. Mrs. Lester Peek, No.
2, Icing the daughter OF an army officer,
invited Mrs. Ernest Peck 10 visit West
Point with her. They went. Mrs. Ernest
Peck became engaged 10 and suddenly
married a Mr.. Barrie of Brooklyn, WHO is
in Tie tea business.
While Mrs. Lester Peck No. was still
at West Point, Lester Peck came here and
declared he would never live with her
again. as lie did not approve OF her going
TO West Point to meet military men. She
returned 10 Washington, started q suit for
divorce, ard now has WON'T.
Lester Peck row meets Mrs. Lester Peck
No. / at his fathers store frequently.
Her friends are trying 10 persuade her not
to marry him again, but TO all of them she
replies that their divorce was n mistake,
and that they have never ceased to love each
other.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-21
CHOICE PROBABLE TONIGHT.
wellington Losing G round In he Mary
lard Senatorial Contest.

Annapolis, Nd, Jan. 2l.-Although the
Republicans in caucus tonight failed to break
the deadlock by selecting candidate for
Senator, the indications are now that by
night, to which time an adjournment was
had "A choice will be made.
This was plainly indicated by the tenn
per OF members last night. They are heart
lily tired of this guerilla warfare, which
interferes with business, and may result
in developing bitter feeling among the
members, which may not be healed for
many days. Who the winner will be, is
Just as much of a conumGrum as ever,
but IL would not be at all surprising il the
contest should narrow down bet ween Colds
borough and Wcstcott. The strength de-
veloped by the former last night is most en-
couraging to his friends. His vote increa sed
on the first ballot, he was only two behind
Wellington on the second, and on the third
actually passed him. being the leader for
the first time since the balloting began.
rrt,o b,Il,ts resulted oS rclInwS-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-21
DEATH In DRINKING CUPS
New Jersey School Alive With
Deadly Diphtheria Germs.
States, Books and Wallis Thick with
MicrVbc>-Several Pupils Have
Died Lately.

Orange, n. j, Jan. GA sensation has
been caused in West Orange by devotion
mcnts in diphtheria epidemic which has
existed in that township for the last two
months, principally among pupils of the
Valley Public School. Several children
have died of the disease, and a number are
very ill.
When the disease made its appearance in
November the school WAS c.osed for several
days whether the building was thor
oughIy fumigated at that time. as it should
have been is the question vi ich will be in
vestigated. Since then new cases have
broken out from time 10 time. Within n
few days of the reopening OF the school
after the holidays other cases made their
appearance, and on Thursday one of the
pupils died of the disease.
Five other children, two OF whom at
tended the same school, are now ill with
diphthcria. .,-.....
After young Arne's death several cultures
were taken from states, books, and drink
ing cups used in the schoolroom where the
children had sat who died of the disease
Tests were made from these cultures and
what were pronounced diphthcria germs
were found in the cultures taken from the
outside of the drinking cup.
Miss Groshon. the principal of the school,
said yesterday that the cup had been thrown
away since the cultures were taken. Gull
lures taken from the states and books in
the schoolroom were also reported to con-
tain suspicious germs.
DR.. William NJ. Prien. health inspector
OF the township said last night that the
school had not been funlgated in November
at the time it was closed, but refused TO say
why it had not been done.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-21

There is no denying the fact that the
W ellington people are very much. de-
pressed, and after the second ballot last
night were very rluch frightened. They
were glad enough to agree TO n motion to
adjourn. The most interesting feature of
this caucus was the jump OF Charles and
Cecil counties, win five votes, to Colds
borough, the speaker himself leading the
quintet. The Importance OF this break is
not TO be underestjmated, and for time
caused a panic iii the Wellington camp.
The Congressman followers feared the
Influence of thisSniOve, and only breathed
freely again when the caucus had agreed
to adjourn.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-21
A Mighty Rush .

Lansburgh's Rink was a busy place
yesterday, the first day of their colossal
clearing-out sale OF odds and ends and sur
plus stock.
Notwithstanding the bad weather, they
broke all Previous records in the number
of sales-3, 976 being the astonishing num-
Der reached.
This wonderful sale, in which goods are
being sold as low az one-quarter of orig
nal prices, will lass all this week.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-21
w. D.Clark & Co.
81 Market Space.
STORY OF A wIFE's WRONGS.
COlored W Oman's Unvarnished Narra-
tive Did Not Help Her Case,

COlored w OmanS Unvarnisheu Narru-
tive Did Not Help Her Case.
james Addison Burgess. colored. was
arraigned in Judge Mil.ers court this after
noon charged with assaulting his wife,
Jennie.
Jennie took the stand and told the story
of her wrongs as follows:
Judge, your honor, Addison hab been
unfaithful toe me TO- a numba oh months,
an in spite OBJ my affecshunate care an
kin ness he done tux up wild anoder woman.
tries ter git i'm back. but widout avail,
ontwel de oder day l got disguised, an l
just said. Addison Burgess, youse done me
dirty long enough
Den grabbed i'm by de coat collar an
throwed i'm down stairs. l went down,
an wen he cum TO hisse'f he hit me in
de breas', which pretty near knocked me
unconscious. Fo' de mex hour / wuz
spittin' blood. Den he run away an l
got warrant TO- i'm
Addison protested that he had only acted
in self defense, and the judge semced in
clined To lean that way, too. Mr. Muilowny
produced letters from the woman Addison
dun Tux up wid,'' calling him by many
endearing terms, but the court decided
that there was no case, and he was
dismissed.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-21
FAULKNER OPPOSES IT.
His Reason for Not Supporting Senate
Davis ReSOlutiOn.


Senator Faulkner of West Virginia is not
favorably impressed with the resolution
introduced by Senator Davis Of Minnesota
and reported by the Committee on Foreign
Relations. anent the Venezuelan situation.
"The first part of the resolution said
Senator Faulkner, sis all right. We are
all agreed, think. upon the general princi-
pie enunciate ted in the Monoc doctrine, but
do not think we can afford to say to Europe
that all differences must be arbitrated, and
that the arbitration shall be exclusively
on our side.
at is too much like compelling some one
by law to buy our wares. and then fixing the
price to suit ourselves. do not believe the
position taken is tenable, and l think Mr..
Davis himself will conclude finally to re-
cede from it."
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-21
F,ywteel Thrown u Hundred Feet.

Atlantic City, n. J.. Jan. 21.-A dis
patch from Port Republic, this county.
last evening, states that yesterday after
neon while the employees of the steam lum-
Der mill of Bartlett, Brown 6 Blake were
all in the yard the boiler exploded with
terrific force. The explosion alnrsst COM
pietely demolished the mill. The fly
wheel Of the engine was hurled over 100
feet into an adjoining lot. No one was
injured.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-21
The Hebrew Temple Fair.

The following ladies will be i'm charge
OF the Georgetown table. 1t win be headed
by Mesdames BENJAMIN Sinsheimer, A. NJ.
Fishel and A. NJ. Baer, assisted by Mes
danes W. Nordiinger, Fannie Baer, B. Drey-
fus, B. Roscuthal. Henry Oettinger. H.
Summers, B. Lichtrnstein, Fonnie GcoC-
man. B. Humenthal and the Misses Bertha
and Josie Goodman, Carrie and Fannie
Blumenthal, Pearl and Della Fishel, Suavia
Nordlinger and Matte, Carrie and Mile
ettinoer
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-21
Invented Athletic Appliances.

New York, Jan. 21.-Cbarles B. Elliot
died at the Gravesend race track yesterday
Death was due to heart disease. He was 81
years old. He was the first to adopt the
sliding seat and other Improvements in
rowing shells for Yale, Harvard and other
colleges.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-21
NEBRASKA BANK SMASHED.
Senator Vest Interested and His Son
an Officer.

Lincoln, Ncb., Jan. 81 The Bank Of
Commerce at Grand Island, Neb., has been
turned over 10 the state banking board, and
arcquestsentforan xaminer TO take charge.
The bank is one of the largest under State
control in Nebraska, being capitalized, it
is understood, for 81 Co., 900.
Senator Vest of Missouri is interested in
1t, his son being an officer. No statement
of assets and liabilities has been made.
An examiner left Grand Island this even
Ing.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-21
WILL COME TO WASHINGTON.
Ex-President Harrison Expected to
Leave New York Tonight.

Leave New York Tonight.
New York, Jan. 21.-Ex-President Har-
risoD will leave New York this evening
for Washington. On what train he is going
to take his departure was rot known this
morning at tie Fifth Avenue Hotel, where
Mr.. Harrison is a gCcst. The informal ion
concerning his departure was given by Mr..
Tibbctts, his private secretary.
Mr.. Tibbctts said that the ex-President
would spend about one day in Washington,
arguing California Irrigation case be-
fore the Supreme Court. According TO lis
present plans Re will go direct from Wash
ington TO his home in Indianapolis.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-21
Ticket Rrokers Elect officers,

At the regular meeting of the Washington
Local Ticket Brokers' Association the fol-
lowing Officers were elected to serve for the
year ending 1896: W. W. Marmaduke,
chairman; H. C. Davis, secretary, and G.
r. May, treasurer.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-21
FOUND DEADIN THE MOUNTAINS.
Mystery of woman'S Disappear
ance Cleared Up.

Hazleton. Pa, Jan. 2l.-The mystery
surrounding the disappear "a nee OF Mrs.
C. Bresiin, who has been missing from her
home since last October, was cleared up
Yesterday, when her body was found near
Brush Hollow, between Buck Mountain and
WeatherIy on October 10 Mrs. BreSiin
left home, intending TO walk across the
mountain to weatherly to do some shop
ping.
1t is supposed that she lost the mountain
path and wandered about the forest until
she became exhausted, and fell helpless in
a small stream, where her body was found.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-21
COlOred Dress Goods.

We have Just received our first invoice of
SPRING DRESS FABRICS. new and beau
tiful, which we shall put in the sale subject
10 the discount of 2 per cent.
Take atvanta &c of this offer while it lasts,
as we cannot long suffer such discount to
remain.