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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-09-09
Rear n Cir.

She was pale, but quite calm.
Il have just met a bear in the for
est" she said.
She shuddered.
"And, OF course"
Her voice quavered q bit now.
1t was just my luck TO have my
waist all stuck full of pins"
Her eyes grew moist, but she did not
weep, at least, not there.-Detroit
Journal.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-09-09
But One yo,v v.c4.

yum, Mimi. Sept. 6.--John Rob
ased eighty-seven years, is
snls city. Mr.. Robinson, with
taer and sister, emigrated from
ana settled in Nicollet coun-
iur'y years ago. The three
|ste'ner happily and none Of
", married. Last spring the
'su, aged ninety. and the sur
eo'her is over eighty.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-09-09
A~eeidentally Ktuea.

!. ~, Sept. Oh. G. Kill
smangg man from Newark, N.
n,l neu by a Great Northern
nra aorta or Armenia. He was
S,s aer the train and lost his
run over. His father, a
IIded %erchant of Newark, has
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-09-09
Firing I'm Chiun.

what an u~nspeakable ccstuu er'
exclaimed the emperor, irritably. You
ought TO be fired"
The mandarin with the yellow jack
ct trembled yisibly.
II am not aware" he faltered, "of
being dressed to kiln"
In that country the jokes are not I'M
like the political system; that is to
say, about as old and vicious as ever
comes down the pike.-Detroit Journal.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-09-09

Mlhn., Sept. "a German
usued Langner, who recently
~ .ne old country, while load
'ason with coal at the mill
Ever by his horses taking
IN q switch engine. Two
.he wagon passed over
anu abdomen, and 1t is
IS fatally injured.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-09-09
Tar Heels Tourh Luck.

A North Carolina newspaper has
this item:
.As Col. Williams was driving home
yesterday lightning struck his wagon
and completely demolished n four-gal-
lon demijohn of very fine whisky. The
colonel has the sympathy of the COM
munity Atlanta Constitution.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-09-09
Rich Gold Fields.

bit Ste. Marie. Mich, Sept. G.
bry OF gold seekers on the yacht
BELL have returned from Michi-
! fter having been in the new
elds but three days. They say
|vly discovered Eldorado is fully
as has been reported. There
|curteen in the party, and all re-
PIE business men of this city.
|a them secured claims upon
The gold quartz promises big re-
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-09-09
Generous Man.

There are two hammocks here she
said, as they sat down in one of them.
well there's no use of our being
selfish" he replied. as he sat down on
the anne hammock. Let some one
else have the other."-Chicago Post.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-09-09
A Gentle Inference.

Miss Pisseigh is a delightful must
cian," said the young man.
Yves" said the young woman.
But she insists on playing occasional
~ in a minor key"
"Of course. it's the only means she
has of suggesting that she isn't OF
age."-Boston Post.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-09-09
Natural Advantages.

Teacher-What kind of a bird did
Noah send out of the arkY
Small Boy-A dove.
Teacher I'm surprised to fird that
the smallest boy in this class is the
only one TO know.
Big ~Boy-rlease, teacher. his father
keeps q bird store.-New York World.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-09-09
u,. scheme Failed to Work.

Red Wing. Mimi, Sept. "a stran-
Ger attempted to pass forged checks
on the dry goods firm OF Grondahi x
70 and j. II. Stlee e. Co. The checks
were not cashed and the forger es-
caped.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-09-09

FIHC FFUFHPTS UEU TIHt HfTTN.
Mrs. Aristocrat-Did you hear what
Mrs. Noveneua Rich said to me at the
concert this afternoon
Mrs. Wellborn-No, my dear; do tell
me all about il.
Mrs. Aristocrat-Well. she informed
me that she had decided TO have Il nom
de plume in her hat..'-Harper's Ba-
gar.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-09-09
Cut TO piece.

tru,,o,s sept. Ga horrible ac-
su on a farm four miles
Essnn Inc four-year-old daugh-
TX Scnn was killed by q
ana child was standing in
iHu was not seen until both
any cut to pieces by the
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-09-09
Must Have n Taste.

'eThey tell me, Judge, that the wine
at this hotel is particularly fine"
'You should know by this time, sir,
that / never accept hearsay evidence"
Detroit Free Press.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-09-09

stevens Point. Wis, Sept. 6.-Mi-
cbael and August Maieski, sons OF
Adam Maieski, aged seven and W.
Years, were drowned In the Wiscon-
sin river while playing on q slippery
boom. 49,
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-09-09
A Cynical view.

''Uncle Dick, what's a a%nquety'
''Well. it is when a lot of men are
pleased with another man, and they
all 60 and get something good to eat
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-09-09
Halls Catarrh Cure
Is a constitutional cure. Price, 75c.


"Why is it that you always board
this car and ride for nothing. SlylyY'
20. ] board the conductor for moth
ing, too"
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-09-09

Edinburgh. Sept. Ga snow storm
has swept over Scotland. Inc 1ra,u,
Man hills are completely covered WIN
snow. .- ~
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-09-09
~ehdiary Wet

-, Sept. 9. Conrad
N hsa easlve farmer living
|sto,saa Tour large stacks Of
lary oy fire., the work Of
|en su.r zoe Hunkey has been
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-09-09
..hter With u--.

Sn" ~, Sept. 6.-Night Po-
y tho % Terry received a slight
d MAJ nand In an encounter
Rroa who were breaking
|hansss' store. Several shots
eeu out the men escaped.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-09-09

Good positions secured by the student;
of the Sioux Falls $50. Dak.) Bushes!
College. Catalogue free.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-09-09
one Exception

1.-THE good die young" said the
casual caller, apropos of any old
thing"
..rhey may If they are chickens"
said the editor, but if they ere jokes
they do not.'-Truth.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-09-09
Permanently bumped.

sour landlady had to lower the din
ing tables three inches"
why did she do thatY'
Nearly all of the boarders are
scorchers Chicago Record.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-09-09
Fine Feathers and zinc pira.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing syrup
For children ~teething. softens the gums. reduces infsm-
nation, allays pain, cures wind celic. e5 cents a bottle.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-09-09

Educate Your bowels with Cascerets
Candy Cathartic. cure constipation forever
10c. II c. c. c. fail druggists refund money.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-09-09

D0n't Tobacco Spit and Smoke f0ur LIE Away.
To Quit tobacco easily ana tore yer. be mag
netic. full OF life. nerve and vigor. take No-To-
| BAG, the wonder worker that makes weak men
strong. All druggists. soc or 81. Cure guaran-
/ teed. Booklet and sample free. Address Ster-
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-09-09
gilt Edged Poultry

Eggs cost ST. in Alaska"
What makes them so highy'
Climate"
"Climateg'
Yes; the hens have to wear seal
skin cloaks."
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-09-09

-, W0A
But | hope i
as You naj
see him.
/, sir; 1t villa
u; be is past1
ng fast s,a
ng the way |,
ming it and
semi-darknu,
time set, y,
t lighted.
major lay elt
e collapsed
his frame d
nd bis breath
the bed knea
mir in wild did
the quilt, sdAh
Duld.
y to see you i
said the ca2ul
side.
gu, an old salm
old, weather.
port" said ID
e, and with
not reply. nd
to say, 1t I'D
:" but tha Il
TO that; and
| about his stzk
uch a case de
20 the capal
have come De
q will attend
after | am u
women don't u
are about 81
ting with dlma
G with me; ord
Il came to ym
( let that PAST
ion TO attend y
d man, soto n
Id not seem b(
thed words. II
III some time I,
servants free d
y; but the hou|
her, poor chih.'|
, me; | will aEs|
e captain, who
5 heart, would |
orphans Of &l
,ssary.
hbor, | thank n
:. Etty has y
r claims upn /
no has negled5
but who has 4
| written to hA'
IN a week age-a
5 out, we knew
The dying man !
reath, and then
!, feeble tone.
tut to bed fnals'
take Etty to M'
up to her grand
Iesire it--S M
may-lf you.
,nelope, who !
was quite stiis
], for il there
rid he was ana
/ face Of this y
4 this feeling y
of pure compass
|reature; 50 DIS >,
first fright ana !
,lent courtesy.
ldopt Miss psa,
alive! Oh, w,''
the greatest
( you, captala.
ohlicad 10 yOu
be separata.
been with here
a, andIvoal,s';as
takes Etty WI
IL the venen'
me, for | ness
lnts her gran'
ut up with ll'
housekeeEr,
she will! oar
Il, Miss Penn la..
but only reDs '
tired Of your ,lr.
house is als",
lin, very. m%,a
|of the dyins. !
Jgrayer, bis p''
shorter. Ia
s sorrow anu a.s !
,t and insup "
TO him toiMss
ut of the WORN
[yers Of the GU
whisper: j =
not like "
,,,rns?'
clergyman. !,
%,urney. N.Y.
klakerl'' repl'
ter mas been
|ery minute
,e. scsri
,rds were sta
.~a n
Allen was A.
er enteredM
ely in turn ~
l~vaneed =
drew eN Leaving
his patient,
|irs the cap
|,ousekeepM.d
kady waiting
(Giacls." u.
b Be coDuD1
have n
pplss oar
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-09-09

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. Ice or 25c
II c. c. c. fail TO cure. druggists refund money
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-09-09
cried,

But he only smiled and chaffed.
He is now the most p%enitent of men,
And says he has been a brute:
For she truly moved him to pity when
She came out in her bathing suit.
Washington Star.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-09-09
A Complaint VERIFIED.

II have almost nothing TO wear!' she
siged,
But her cruel husband laughed.
al have almost nothing to wear!!' she
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-09-09

have found ~l
pplss q daS~
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-09-09

Nrn.,,
! Ghsssa.a&
a, %M
|E, en@s o ~
rid WI
wss oosso&l|
poss,%t,.vegk
(a ys.uoa ha1
|'M auons Ns1}
mnasIMtsaradI
Evening star., 1897-02-25
Corner Stone of North Carolina
Avenue M. P. Church.
THE CEREMONIES as ARRANGED
The Successful Struggle for New
Building.
REV. BARTLETT B. JAMES

The corner stone of the new North Car
olira Avenue Methodist Protestant Church.
Rev. B. B. James. Phi. D., pastor. at the
Intersection of North Carolina avenue, Sth
and b streets southeast. will be laid this
afternoon at O'Clock, with imposing cere-
NOR les, most of the officers and many of
the members of the Grand Lodge of Ma
sons of the District of Columbia assisting
The program comprises an oration by
Rev. DIR. F. I. Tagg of Baltimore, to be
followed by an address by Rev. DIR. w. S.
Hammond of the Georgetown NIP. Church.
The invocation ard benediction will be
pronounced by Rev. DIR. David Wilson,
chaplain United States army Tetired). The
music will be in charge of the Mozart Club,
which is composed of ]. H. Hunter, direc-
tor; Miss B. May Hunter, pianist sopranos,
Mrs. Holdernan, Mrs. Hopkins, Mrs. Beck,
Mrs. Lewis Misses Storm, Dodge, Stevens,
Evening star., 1897-02-25

ed with asher stone. The sills, courses,
cornices,. copings. &c. are to be of cut
stone, while the roof will be covered with
slate trimmed with metal.
In the cellar there Is to be placed the
heating apparatus, and provision has been
made for kitchen. The ground-n floor plan
provides for the accommodation of the
Sunday school, infant class room library
and rooms for the secretary, and also fer
the church officers. From the spacious en-
trance hall on the first story two STAIR
ways, one at each side, will lead to the
main auditorium. The auditorium will
nave galleries on the north and west side
while the pulpit and organ are to be plac-
ed on the south side
opening from the auditorium by means
or rolling partitions will be the "parlor,"
where informal church gatherings may be
helo, and. should occasion require 1t, may
De ahnaat mace TO ,f form part of the auditorium
ADundant light will be obtained through
the three large mullion semi-circular head
windows, which will be filled with stained
grass OF rich and appropriate design The
roof OF the auditorium is to be Of oman
timber work construction and inisb.d In
natural colors. The interior wood finish of
the entire structure is to be of poplar and
OAK. Ihe Sunday school room and infant
class room will have accommodation for
6O while the auditorium and galleries will
seat about $50 persons, and, by utilizing
tne parlor, $50 more sittings may be pro-
viued. SO that at least 100 persons may be
WITHIN the sight and voice of the pastor
The new building occupying the trianpu-
lar space mentioned and surrounded hv
Wide parking will have a commanding To-
cation. The building will be erected at q
cost Of over $4,000.
The Pastor.
Rev. Bartlett B. James, the present nas-
tor' was born in Cecil county, MARYLAND
his parents removing to Baltimore. he re-
ceiVed his early education in the public
schools OF that city. In 1888 he united
with the old st. Johns Independent Metbo-
dist Church, the birthplace of Methodist
Professionalism in Baltimore, and as we'll as
OF Independent Methodism Mr. James con-
tinued his relations with that church until
1857. when he entered Western Maryland
College to prepare for the ministry after
having been employed five or six years in
secular pursuits. In 1891 he graduated
with degree of A. B., and in the fan Of
that year he entered the Westminster
Theological Seminary, remaining there one
year. and receiving the degree Of b. D.
In the spring of 1892 he was received in
to the Maryland annual conference, which
was convened at Pocomoke City, Nd. HIS
| first appointment was Remington Avenue
Methodist Protestant Church, Baltimore
In this appointment he continued three
years. and during that time pursued a
Evening star., 1897-02-25
RAIN OR SNOW.
The Probable Weather This After
noon md NiELf.

The Probable Weather This After
noon and Night.
Forecast till pm. Friday-For the Dis
trict of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia,
threatening weather and probably rain or
snow this afte1n or night, clearing dur
ing Friday and colder by Friday evening
northerly winds.
Weather conditions and general forecast
The barometer has fallen from New Eng
land southwestward to Texas and it has
risen over the Rocky mountain districts
and from the upper lake region westward
to the Pacific coast; it is lowest north of
Lake Ontario and highest north of Mon
tana.
The temperature has risen from the cen
trail Mississippi valley northeastward over
the st. Lawrence valley, and it is decided
and over the Dakotas.
Rain is reported this morning in the
south Atlantic and east gulf states and
local SHOWS in the lake regions and the
Missouri valley.
The cloudiness will increase with SHOWS
in New England, the middle Atlantic states
and the Ohio valley tonight, followed by
clearing and colder weather Friday.
The following heavy precipitation Gin
fnches) was reported: During the past
twenty-four hours-Charleston. 1.22; Au-
gusta, 16S.
Rivers-The following changes in the
Evening star., 1897-02-25

rivers lin feet and tenths) have occurred
notwithstanding, 3.5; Cincinnati, 3.4
Louisville, SO; Cairo, IS; Nashville, %
Chattanooga, GA. They are above the dan
ger line and rising at Cincinnati, ia
Louisville, II. and below the danger line
and rising O.5 at Parkersburg and Ii a.
Chattanooga. The Ohio at Pittsburg ha:
fallen 90 to 80 below the danger line.
Tide Table.
Today-Low tide, S:2S a. m. and 9:17 pm
high tide, 200 am. and 2:27 pm.
Tomorrow-Low tide, 9:49 a. m. and 1872
p. M; high tide, 3:26 am. and 3:41 pm.
The Sun and Moon.
Sun rises, $50; sun sets, 5:4S. Moor
rises, 3:44 tomorrow morning. Tomorrow
Sun rises, 6:3S.
The City Lights.
Gas lamps all lighted by 6:56 pm; ex
tinguishing begun at 5:46 a. The light
ing Is begun one hour before the time
named.
Public arc lamps lighted at 6:41 pm an6
extinguished at 6:01 am.
Tempern lures for Twenty-FOur Hour.
The following were the readings of the
thermometer al the weather bureau during
the past twentyfour hours. beginning at !
o'clak yesterday afternoon:
February pa pm, II; p.m., 3S; mid
night, 33.
February 25+ am, 80; s am. 81; IL M
IS, and pm. 40.
Maximum, A. at 8 pm. February "a
minimum, 30, at am, February %.
Evening star., 1897-02-25

the Maryland Methodist Protestant. confer
ence. and the president of that body sent
Rev. S. G. Valiant to be pastor of the in
fant congregation.
The succeeding pastors were Revs. Jesse
Shreeve ]. W. Trout. P. T. Hall. Walter
Stone, w. ]. Neepier, A. w. Mather, DIR.
David Wilson. E. c. Makoskey and the
present minister, Rev. B. b. James.
During the years that have intervened
since the church was organized 1t has had
many vicissitudes. and there We're times
when many of those interested felt almost
constrained to give up the struggle for in
dependent existence, and it vas not until
Rev j. w. Trout, who was pastor at sew
eral intervals entered upon his last pastor
ate about twelve years ago. that the church
be gan to prosper.
The New Building.
The new building is to be built on the
site of the old structure, with the main
entrance on North Carolina avenue. and
through a triple arched and pedimented
perch. This porch is to be supported on
clustered columns and carved capitals. A
tower will rise to a height of eighty-five
feet ending in a covered belfry, which will
have on its three main fronts pediments
with large semi-circular windows. The
plans call for the exterior walls to be fac
Evening star., 1897-02-25

Cole and Behler: altos. Misses Smith, Pog-
gensee LendI er and Mrs Lippett: bassos.
Messrs. Cole, Van Doren Barber. McShay,
Balinger, w. III. Martin. n. j. Martin and
Hopkins. tenors, Messrs. Beck, Dodge,
Pearson. Lippett and Lewis.
The North Carolina Avenue Church was
organized during October, 1872. with the
following charter members: Thomas B.
Marche, Frances Z. Msrche, William B.
Marche, Jeanie b Marche. Robert l. Mid
dletCn. Anna y. Middleton, Tillie Middle
ton. now Mrs. Rufus Ferguson; John NJ.
Mcfarland, Sarah J. Mcfarland, John S.
Slater, Mary Z. Slater, j. II. Searles, Caro-
line A. Searles, r. B. Ferguson, j.. Rufus
Ferguson, Oliver Cox, H. ]. Simpson, Eliza
beth Simpson. Jeanie a. Nirts, Peter f.
Little. Elizabeth ]. Little. Laura b. Bland
ford. Mary Ellen Clements, Kate Clements,
now Mrs. Valiant, and Alice V. Lighter,
low Mrs. Ferguson.
OF those above Eamed Robert ]. Middle
ton. John NJ. Mcfarland, John S. Slater,
Mary E. Slater, r. r. Ferguson Eliza be,h
Simpson, Peter Z. Little and Elizabeth ].
Little are dead The names of Sarah J.
Mcfarland. William Il. Marche. Jeanie
Marche. Anna B. Middleton, Mrs. Rufus
Ferguson, J. II. Searles. Caroline A.
Searles. ]. Rufus Ferguson, Jeanie A.
Virts, Laura B. Rlandford, Mary Ellen
Evening star., 1897-02-25

course of graduate study at the Johns Hop
kins University. Two years ago Mr.. James
was honored by the degree of A. NJ. from
his alma mater, and in 1895 he was ap-
pointed by the conference to Parksiey. Va.
where he only remained a couple of
months. having obtained leave to continue
his studies in Baltimore. At the next ses-
sion of the conference, convened in Balti-
more, he received his present appointment
but still retains his connection with the
Johns Hopkins University, and recently re-
cefved from 1t the degree of Ph.D.f
The building committee of the church is
composed of Rev. Mr.. James. pastor. eX-
offico; Mr.. C. +. Hooks, chairman; w. A
Dodge, w. b. March, J. r. Ferguson, Mrs.
Mary l. Wilkison and Miss NJ. J. Baden:
Evening star., 1897-02-25
OFFICERS INSTALLED
Grand Army and Woman's Relief
Corps Join in the Ceremony.
COMMANDER HOPKINS POINTED SPEECH
The First Order of the New Com
mander Issued.
TO PARADE MARCH FOURTH

The recently elected officers of the De-
partment of the Potomac, G.. A. r., and
of the Women's Relief Corps were in
stalled last evening at Grand Army Hall
in the presence of an audience that crowd
ed the hall to its very doors. Addresses
appropriate to the occasion were made and
musical selections were rendered.
Retiring Department Commander John
McElroy called the assemblage to order.
and after the transaction of some routine
business matters, he relinquished the gavel
to Mrs. Annie Johnson, the retiring presi-
dent of the Wu,nens Relief Corps. Mrs.
johnson explained the object of the meet
IL, g, and called upon Mrs. Ida V. Hen
bricks, past senior national vice president,
to conduct the ;Esta lation services, which
she did in a dignifed and impressive man
ner The officers installed We're: President,
Mrs. Georgia G. Balm; senior vice presi-
Evening star., 1897-02-25

Alice V. Ferguson are still on the men,
bersh.p roll, and the rest have removed to
other churches mere convenient to their
places of residence.
In the Corner Stone.
The corner stone will contain a number of
articles, principal among which will be the
copy of the Bible so long used in teaching
his Sunday school class in the church by
the lated lamented John T. Martyr, who
for twenty years preceding his death, not
quite a year ago. was cashier of the ADAMS
Express Companys Office in this city, and
for nearly as long period was en- untiring
worker for the advancement of the cause
of the North. Carolina Avenue Methodist
Protestant Church: copies of the history of
The organization and progress OF the church,
and of the official papers of the denomina-
ton, the Methodist Protestant anl Metho-
dist Recorder; also of the Book Of Oiscip-
line: likewise of The Evening Star and 9th
er daily papers of Washington, and also
probably of today's issue of The Star;
minutes of the last session of the Grand
Lodge of Masons of the District of Coum-
bia and some gold and silver United States
coins.
The first minister to serve the congrcga-
ton after It's organization. almost twenty
five years ago was Rev. Oliver Cox, who
was called by them as supply. The mex:
year the congregation was admitted into
Evening star., 1897-02-25
Bold Robbery.

Mrs. j. r. Gallagher Of COS 18th street
northeast has reported to the police that
Tuesday night last about 10 o'clock, while
sitting in a front room counting some
money. two unknown colored men entered
One of them threatened to kill her IL she
screamed. They then demanded money,
and after securing what she had depart
ed. The police of the ninth precinct have
been furnished with an excellent descrfp-
ton Of the burglars and are making an
enc rgetic search for them.
Evening star., 1897-02-25
Wa1thann1
Watches

are always . =
guaranteed to be
free from amy defect
i'm material or
construction. The
makers particularly
recommend the
movements engraved
with either of
the trade marks
"RIVERSHDE" or
"ROYAL. !" Made i'm
various sizes for
ladies and gentlemen,
and for sale by all
retail jewellers.