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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-12-30

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. AL Druggists
refund the money II II falls 70 cure. csc
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-12-30

Piso's Cure for Consumption has been
a godsend to melvin. b. Mcclellan,
Chester, Fla, Sept. II, 1895.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-12-30

The total number Of Goldfish taken
from the waters of Alaska is %, T25, 900,
Of the value Of 12,S6000O.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-12-30

Mrs. WInslow's SOOTHING SYRUP for Childrsa
teething; softens tho gums. reouces inhammafton.
allays pain. cures wind collie. Is cents bottls-
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-12-30
OF OUTER GARMENTS.
THE ACCESSIBILITY or CLOAKS,
CAPES OR 6LOuSES.
All Three Are I'm Evidence Among the
Fashionabies ana You May Wear the
One that Best Becomes Your Figure
and circumstances.
Fashions for Feminines.
law Work Observation-Disclosures. .H. e".

ENEATH her lovely
opera cloak a woman
may have almost
any sort Of a skirt
and waist, but an OPP
era cloak to the heels
made of rich mate
rial and set off hand
somely with u fur
cape, a high collar
for you to nestle your
head and throat In,
and lined either with
fur or with n rich
silk of contrasting
color, will be a very
expensive garment.
Yet 1t will last a sea-
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-12-30

ONE ENJOX9
Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is tho
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all ard have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in SO
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA El0 syrup CO
SAW FRANCISCO. cAt.
LOUISVILLE. xK. NEW Y0Rk. III
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-12-30

Dighty-six miles shortest to New Or
leans, 100 miles shortest to Florida
Queen and Crescent Route from Cincin-
natl
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-12-30

In tribes, infinitely clearer than great
deeds, actual character Is displayed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06
The Anti-SalOOn Problem.
le Editor Of The Evening Star:

To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
If the Anti-Salcon League would put
forth efforts to suppress the saloon by an
enactment of law to be enforced in this
city to remove all screens and blinds that
shelter and protect the patrons of the
and the saloon would not thrive and grow
rich unto fullness as it now does. Why
should this branch of trade be screened
and shaded from the public eye?
Let down the blinds and let every moth
er, wife and sweetheart look in and see
where their dear ones congregate: then,
when such reformation is enacted by law.
there will be fewer patrons of the saloon
and the mothers and wives will be enabled
to reach out the hand to bring back the
wandcrer. where they are now hidden and
screened in tcmptat icn and vice; and sweet
hearts may be saved from future pain by
ocular demons tration of habits that lead
up to sorrow and regret.
Let down the blinds should be the cry
from every woman, even though she may
not have d son, husband or brother Let
them ask it for a better condition of NOR
ais and to save the young. Let every Ole
of earnest thought ask and seek that this
all-important question of forcing down the
blinds be accomplished and first done be-
fore the long and weary waiting for prohi-
bition is granted. Let it be done now, and
speedily, that those younger in the drink
habit may not be screened too long.
December g. 1897. ANTI-SCREEN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06
FAIRFAX COURT HOUSE.

There have been three different routes surveyed
for the new railroad Sidehurn st2tiun. The
first one surveyed apprcao hes the yillag" through
Siss"n's place, end terminates near the corner Of
Mrs. VIM. L. Thompson's lot The next route
crosses the FaiIfaN station road near Henry
Meals house. and traversing d. Canheld's land,
passing in front OF his house, terminates ia Jos
eph Coopers lot opposite the Jail The last sur
Ney made crosses the Fairfax station road near
J. T. Tay!or's residence. and crnss!n. tho lands
owned by Mrs. Mary e. Watkins and Il. CarGeId
recrosses the read Mrs. w. l.. Thompson 4
house and has its terminus in the same Iluce as
the first route mentioned.
The friends Of Judge James NJ Love are actively
nj work pressing for his reappoiutmrut 10 tho
tudgcship. petition In his favor has been signed
10y every memter Of the local bar and a large
number of other citizens. II. W. Moore. ex state
senator rom this district. has gone 10 Richmond
TO urge his claims. l.. &. Barley Of Alexandria
Is his competitor. and he Is n member Of the
legislature. considerable uneasiness is felt 10y
Loves friends lest the considerations of courtesy
toward one OF their members may his
election.
Rev. $. NJ. Athey. assisted 10y Rev. s. W q.
Thomas OF Gay Street Baptist Church Of George
town. has been conducting series Of revival
services in Jerusalem Baptist Church
AT the meeting Of Star al Hope Juvenile Temple
recently 1t decide To hold pie party Satur-
day. December IL, in Union Hall.
The county clerk has issued marriage licenses 10
Jeremiah W Cockeril and Florence X. Pearson;
Vim. H. Bristoe and James NJ. Smith: Nm. L.
Penn and Ruth Lee Thompson.
Mr.. William Ring OF Iowa is the guest Of his
cousin Mr.. Il. Garfield. lie has hccn visiting
relatives in New York. and is his way ~
California, where lie expects 10. spend the winter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06
Let the LAW Be Enforced.

To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
Although the act of March ., 1898, gave
the railroads of the United States nearly
five years to equip their cars with auto
matte couplers, now that the time has al
most expired, they want five years more.
Officials of certain roads are pleading pow
erty as an excuse for not complying with
the law.
1t costs so to equip car with an auto
matte coupler; but 1t costs nothing to kill
a brakeman. For it is a well-establshed
rule of law that an empioye cannot re
cover damages from his employer for in
juries resulting from the ordinary risks in
cdent TO a business. Now, when the act
of March >, 1888, goes into effect, section
of said act provides that the rule of law
just cited shall not apply, SO that employees
will then be able to recover damages in case
of violation of the law. When the law
was enacted the railroads knew the mag
nitude of the work before them. Did they
use due diligence then to comply with the
law? If not. the time should not be eX-
tended. In the United States during the
year ended June 80, 1888, POI railroad en-
ployes were killed and S,131 were injured
while coupling cars. If these employees or
their families could have recovered dam
ages, the cost to the railroads would have
been something like $10O00,00O.
A brakeman is in greater peril than n
soldier. There is a law for his protection.
Let it be enforced
THOMAS W. GILMER.
December 4, 1897.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06

The Columbian Corcoran Society of the
Corcoran Scientific School held regular
meeting Saturday evening in the post
graduate hall of the Columbian University.
a very attractive program, consisting of
music and Rotations which had been ar
ranged by the entertainment committee
Misses West and Doyle and Mr. Farmer
vas rendered. Those who took part in
the musical numbers We're Misses O'Neill
Mathewson, Doyle. Laskey, Holden, and
MessrS Underwood, Skinner, Marsh and
Doyle. Mr.. John G. Lewis gave two recita-
tons, and a gramaphone, under the direc-
ton of Mr.. Sanders, furnished much
amusement.
After the program was concluded prize
contest in soap bubbles took place, in
in which all joined, after which the wind
ing threads of a bewildering cobweb were
unraveled. The remainder Of the evening
was spent in dancing and singing college
songs. A large number of the students and
professors of the scientific school, with
their friends. were present, and the first
meeting of the winter for the society
proved a decided success.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06
HANDS FULL OF WORK
House District Committee Will Have
Busy Session.
PERSONNEL OF ITS MEMBERSHIP
Selected With Grea+ Caro- for
Selected With Great Care for
Their Peculiar Fitness.
GLANCE AT THEIR RECORDS

This session CT Congress will be a busy
one fer the House committee on the Dis
trict CT Columbia a large amount OF legis-
lation of Importance to the national cap
itai is to be enacted by Congress, nd some
laws are to be placed upon the statute
books that will require the efforts Of able
men in their inception and preparation, and
will reflect credit upon them when the
work is accomplished.
Speaker Reed, realizing the Importance OF
the work before the committee, has chosen
its members with a view to their especial
fitness for the labors that will deN olive upon
them. A glance at the records of the men
who compose the committee may be of III
terest to those who feel a concern in Dis
trict Legislation
General satisfaction was felt throughout
the District al the selection of Mr.. Babcock
of Wisconsin as chairman Of the District
committee for another term. Mr.. Bah
cocks distinguished services as chairman
of the committee in the past are too well
remembered by the readers of The Star to
need detailed comment at this time, for it
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06
HYATTsvILLE.

Dr. foetley recently purchased the house and
Lot on the corner Of Pike avenue and Spencer
street owned by Mrs f. N. Hurley OF Washington
states Attorney Bella viii occupy his new res
iaence on Pike avenue as it IS completed
mr. Walter Payne's new home adjoining thst OF
capt kellis. will be ready for occupancy IN a few
days
\ aeiegation from the woman's Relief Corps OF
'ne u. N Warren Post. No. IS GAR. Of Hyat;.-
e a'tended the annual inspection Of the wor,-
an Keller Corps OF Custer Post which to,. placa
,, nsaa!, November 30. at Baltimore The insne,-
h non was followed by a flag drill after which a
,"n was was held Those composing the lcicga-
Nm Nm we're Mrs; Sarah J. Gramlich president:
Mrs; Jos Mcfarland. senior vice preeiJ,n,. Ms
nrc, y Jierney. junior vice president: Mrs A. NJ
,,,,i'k chaplain: Miss Mamie Iise. conductor Ms
W. A. Bartlett. Mrs. Brcwn MIR. " 4 \,aI
Miss Eliza Baukhagcs and Miss Matte Tise. The
train. VI" AZ N''i'i's
John II. wisginton Of Yale delivered a lecture
burg for the ben,ii 81 sarah Mathews The arsd
o,i1r,- woman VIII" lost several hundred Collars
d. ~, savings In the tire which lately dss r,yed
u. "il L""ndes mansion. east of GladcnSiurc
rv nc "'I lo SUPPER was given Thursday evening
~ .adleS OF the Methodist tlHH.l q this
Ii it'. ne proceeds Will be paid over 10 the
VIII me Hyattsville Euchre Club was entertained
,ss;r STAY 10y Mr. and Mrs. John y. Iatimcr at
I'LL nom, on Spencer street. The PLAYING Was
Mrs Il. H. Whiting Mrs Josenh 5. R.r.rs mi MI
,,haries H. weich and Mr.. A. H. I;ail,v were
he host and hostrss were Mr. and M 's''iRh 70
Mhiie' Mr.. and Mrs. II. q. Whiting Nr. and MIS-.
~ IL. 'amn'eIl Mr.. and Mrs. Charles A. WeIch
at mt- alla MIS- Joseph = Rogers. Mr.. and Mrs
theodore Van loren. Dr. and Mrs Joseph r.
liens mis- Smith. sister Of Mrs. Iatint.r Mrs
iTlcnu Miss Moran. Ncssrs. Hodges Carr and o.
H. BAILEY; The club Will hold its next meeting
at ne residence Of br. and Mrs. Owens
Inc southern Maryland Telephone Co.nrany has
completed Its line between Lanham's station and
iiyattsfilie, and communication is established ha-
tW'fl these two places. There Is n plan af,or II
sNt"nd the line to Bowie and thence 10 Ippcr
Maris"ro'. the cou.:y scat
me cltizers committee Of seven appoIntad 10
,ouH'er me Feasibility Of establishing a water
N'tAs and sewerage system In this village h.la n
arsihihary meeting Tuesday afternoon at The
letter from State Geologist W II clark. vas
read owing TO certain stated conditions tho stare
e'!cglst thinks the chances are strongly IN favor
OF obtaining moderate water supply m n nont
between 40 and l5n feet The committee t,ok m.
decided action in the premises
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06
Trained Nurses for the Poor.

To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
Seeing several articles in The Star lately
regarding the furnishing of trained nurses
for the sick VINO are too poor to pay for
the services of such a nurse, leads me to
write this and ask if it would not be better
for the Central Union Mission, and all
others interested in SO worthy an object
before starting something entirely new to
study well the many charitable institu-
tons we already have and see if their eff
forts will not be more effective by con-
centrating their work upon some insttu-
ton already established, for the reason
that such work has to depend upon the
public for support and soon person seek
ing contributions will be met. as we often
are, with the answer: "Oh, it is giving all
the time for something
l will speak of but one of the many insti-
tutions of the kind we already have in the
city, that is the Deaconess Home in con-
nection with the Lucy Webb Hayes Train
ing School and the Sibley Hospital. These
people have for several years been carry
ing on work of this kind in a quiet, but
very effective manner, many a poor
family can testify, and I presume, they
would be only too glad to enlarge upon the
work If they had the funds to do So
December ). 1897. Mrs. L. J. EDISON.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06
BRYAN OFF TO MENICO.
Will Study the People and Customs
as Well Silver.

A dispatch from Lincoln, Neb., says: Will
liam j. Bryan has started on his trip to
Mexico. to be absent from home at least
a month"; and perhaps longer. His journey
to Galveston. Tex. will be by easy stages,
and he will make number of speeches
in Oklahoma and Texas. Mrs. Bryan does
not leave until Monday next, but will join
him before crossing the border General
Thomas j. Crittenden of Missouri, late
consul general at the City of Mexico. ac-
companies Mr.. Bryan.
Mr.. Bryans visit is for the purpose OF
study and II has a wider significance than
may be generally understood. 1t is prob
able that after his return an extended re-
port will be prepared by him for publica-
tion either in the press or by pamphlet.
In a private conversation a few days ago
Bryan said he did not expect to find I'm the
City of Mexico free silver haven where
all things We're teeming with prosperity as
direct result of the financial system I'm
that country. On the contrary. he pre-
dicted opposition to his economic views the
same as at home, but he is also anxious to
study the people and customs. their mu-
nicipal forms and conditions Of the farm
ing classes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06
SANDY SPRING.

At meeting Thursday of the directors Of the
Sandy Spring Savings Institution all the former
officers were reelected. follows: Charles @.
Porter president; william w. Moore. vice presi-
dent: Alban q. Thomas, treasurer. and George f.
Nesbtt, secretary. The finance committee con-
sists OF DIR. Francis Thomas, Asa NJ. Stabler,
Benjlmin ii. Miller, Charles F. Kirk and Benja-
min ID. Palmer.
Mr. Blair OF North CIrolina delivered a lecture
upon the subject of Sunday school work ut Ashton
NJ Z. Church recently and Henry c. IIallowell OF
Rockland discussed TO the pupils Of Sherwood
Friends School Tuesday, with physics for his
topic, treating especially OF wheels and the motive
power OF water. The strict attention "f his Young
audience and their que>ti, rs at the cvinc"d
both interest and appreciation OF his kindly effort
Miss Mary A. Gpin Of Walnut nin was sum
brother-inlaw, Mr.. Nathaniel Iiogr of that place.
Mr.. Hogg some years since married the eldest
daughter of Mr. Edward c. Gilpin of Brighton
He made many warm friends here, who deplorc
his loss when in the very prime Of life.
DIR. William f. Maer:dcr has been in Baltimore
with his son, Dr. Edward MaSruder, who has ty-
p,oid fever.
Miss Mary rleasants. dqugliter of the late Roger
at The home II her sister. Mrs Frederic Stahler.
where she had been i'll for months. The interment
took place at Friends buryins ground saturday
Dr. and Mrs. Francis Thomas and family have
gone to Washington fer the winter, and the Misses
May and Julia Colt have closed their home. Wren
wood. until March; expecting 10 spend the interim
Warwick L. Miller and daughter. who have not
kept house for several are again established
at Alloway. and Mrs. Joseph NJ. Shoemaker OK
Philadsi ttha is with them for the present.
Mrs Cornela " Stabler OF the George School.
PENNSYLVANIA, and Miss Gertrude Miller OF the
Johns IIokpns School for Trained Nurses are the
guests of Mrs. Henry c. Halowell.
Nj. Kelly Of Washington has made brief stay
with Mr. and Mrs. Charles II. Burke.
Mrs. Winpenny OF Colesylle district has rented
a cottage belonging to Allan q. Thomas in Ashton.
Mrs Joseph T. Moore has been in Baltimore,
Edward T.. Thomas in Anne Arundel county, and
Miss Mary f.. Thomas in Washington.
Tba hist luh uil lis
Stanmure with Mr. and Mrs Henry II. Miller
The new home Of DIR. Roger Brooke is approach
ing completion
The handsome new building erected for the Sandy
Spring public school will he occupied in a few
days Teachers and pupils 10 he congra tu-
lated as they have been subjected for number OF
wears TO cold quarters and great Inconvenience.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06
kindergarten Clas. Exercises.

A kindergarten club meeting will be held
at st. Paurs Lutheran Church, corner of
18th and H streets northwest, next We'd
nesday evening. December s, beginning at
7:3O o'clock The following program will
be presented:
Prayer by Rev. S. s. Domer: song, Good
News On Christmas Morning." kindersar-
ten training class; selections, Miss Maud
Endicott; song, Ora Pro Nobis," Miss
Miss louie Busbee: song. from "Child's
Garden Of Verses kindergarten train.
ing class; Swiss song. Miss Marie Kuhnei:
Stars and Kings" Lutheran Sunday
Beadle: paper. THE Vacations of wife.
Mother and Teacher Are Commonly Those
For Which We Receive No Training" Miss
Grace Hall: song. Miss Elizabeth Tyler;
'sEhe Wheel OF the Year." normal class:
song. Goodbye. Sweet Day" Miss Maude
Paul.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06
HIS LIFE ENDANGERED.
James Moody Critically III From E,x-
posture to the Elements

""hes moody Critically III From Ex-
posture to the Elements
As the result OF being exposed to the
Clements during Saturday night, James
Moody. twenty-s.x years Of age. Ia living
seriously III at his home near Ballston.
where he was carried by officer Gaines OF
Nosslyn at an early hour this morning.
From what can be learned of the unfor-
tunnte affair. 1t appears that Moody, who
had been In Washington most of the after
noon. returned 10 Rosslyn about O'clock
with The Intention. II Is believed of board
Ing an electric car for home but becomtn .
co5fuEei from the influence of LIQUOR he
missed the car and determined to spend
the night In the road. where he was found
nj late hour by Michael Ryan, q watch
man ut the electric station.
Assisted by a colored man named Evans,
the Waterman carried Moody to an open
ear OF the Falls Church electric line on a
switch nearby. where the unfortunate man
was left to shift for himself as best he
could.
When discovered this morning by officer
Gaines. Moody was IN a serious condition,
and Il was ut first decided to send him 10
the Emergency Hospital for treatment.
After brief consultation, however, Gaines
secured q light wagon and hurriediy drove
the Ill man to his home. At late hour
this afternoon the patients condition ID
reported as critical. and 1t u regarded a.
Doubtful whether he can survive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06
Masonic Election.

At the regular meeting of Columbia
Lodge, No. ), F. A. A. NJ. Friday evening
the following officers were elected for the
ensuing Masonic year: Herbert Wright,
w. NJ: ]. Claude KEEPER, S. W; Luther
F. Speer. J. w: George S. King tre-elect-
ed), treasurer; w. S. Macgi!l (re-elected,
secretary; Herbert A Gibbs, S. d.; Louis
Silverman. ]. D.; Louis T. Farabee and
Christian Hansen, stewards; Edmond Cot
terill, NJ. of c.; ]. II. Vale, trustee; George
S. King, delegate to NJ. board of relief
Wilmer w. WetZel as delegate and w. S.
Macgill proxy to st. Johns Mite Asso-
citation: w. p. Tullock, corportator to NJ
II. Association: Arthur NJ Muzzy, repre-
sentative TO board of managers lodge room
No. >.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06
PASTOR ORDAINED.
Services In Charge OF Ecclesiastical
Council.


The ecclesi; stical council, embracing the
several colored Baptist churches of the
District and vicinity, met at the Metropoli-
tan Baptist Church last Thursday even
ing for the purpose of ordaining to the
ministry Rev. Edward B. Gordon, and to
install him as pastor of Walker Memorial
Church.
The meeting was opened by Rev. Shelton
Miller, president of the council, and Rev.
J. T. Loveing was the secretary. After de-
votional services the letter of the call from
Walker Memorial Church was read. The
roll was called and twenty-five churches
answered with delegates.
The candidate, Rev. +. =. Gordon, was
called to the stand for examination in the
eighteen articles of the Baptist Church
discipline by Rev. Geo. w. Lee, DID. He
was then declared by a vote to be ordained.
Scripture was read by Rev. r. 5. Laws,
DID, and prayer was offered by Rev. w.
Waller. The ordination sermon was by Rev.
Bishop w. johnson, d. D., from the text
Romans, LIST chapter, 18th verse;, Il am
not ashamed of the gospel. 1t is good I'M
der the power Of salvation to every man
that believes"
The ordination prayer was by Rev. Geo.
w. Lee, DID; presentation of the Bible
by Rev. VIM II. Robinson of Fredericks-
burg, Va; right hand of fellowship by Rev.
VIM. p. Gibbons. Phi. D.; charge to the
candidate by Rev. A. Truitt of Alexandria.
Va; charge to the deacons of the Walker
Memorial Church by Rev. Robb Johnson
NJ. D.; benediction by the candidate, Rev.
Il. b. Gordon.
The council was invited to the lower
auditorium of the church, where a collation.
was awaiting them. 1t was served by a
corps of ladies from the Walker Memorial
and the Metropolitan Baptist churches.
Deacons William Johnson and Trice We're
in charge of the affair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06

Mr.. Asbury c. 14atimer of the third South
Carolina district is democrat, and al
though he is beginning his third term in
Congress this will be his first service on
the District committee. He is a native
South Carolnian, was brought up on his
fathers farm, and spent much of his life
In agricultural pursuits. He is member
Of the Farmers Alliance and has taken
great interest in that organization, having
represented his county and state in the ma
ticnal council. He was urged to make the
race for lieutenant governor of his state
in 1890, but declined. He was elected to
the Fiftythird and Fifty-fourth Congresses
and reelected to the present one. He is
very popular in the House.