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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-09
Adjournment of the Senate Out of
Respect.
SERVICES TOMORROW AFTERNOON
Life and Career of the Late Sena-
tor Isham G. Harris.
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS

The Senate met To-Day under the depress-
ing influence of the death yesterday Of
Senator Harris of Tennessee, who has been
one of the conspicuous figures in the upper
house of Congress fer over twenty years.
The desk he occupied SO long was not
draped. as the Senate had as yet no Off
cial knowledge of his demise.
Rev. Johnston. the chaplain of the SEN
ate. in his invocation, referred feelingly
to the loss the Senate had sustained and
spoke of his rugged honesty, his unswerv-
ing attachment to his political principles.
his OF position to all he considered wrong,
his devotion to his state and his service to
the nation
After the journal had been read Senator
Bate Of Tennessee made the announcement
of the death of his colleague. In doing Sc
he paid high tribute to the memory OF
the stinguished dead He spoke OF the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-09
MIR. MARTIN INDICTED.
Late Treasurer of Columbian Unfvers-
tty Charged With Embezzlement.


Robert H. Martin. until a few months
bian University, was today indicted for the
embezzlement of s13,95O of the funds of the
university, received by him while acting
as the secretary and treasurer of the insti-
tuition. The accused man Will be arraigned
in the Criminal Court in a few days, posi-
bly, Monday next, and District Attorney
Davis will endeavor to try the case some
Tune this month. 1t is expected. however,
that the defendants counsel, Alr. Andrew
A Lipscomb, will ask that The time be
postponed until fall and, if made, that re-
quest will probably be granted by the
court.
The indictment is a rather, voluminous
document, containing five counts. The con-
nection Of Martin with the university is set
forth, and then the first count charges that
November 20, 1894, he came into posses
sion of 5000 of the university funds, which
amount, it is alleged. he erSbezzled and
"rongfuiy converted to his own use. The
second. third, fourth and fifth counts con-
tain the same general allega tons, and re-
spectively charge the efabezzlement of the
following sums: $500. June II. 1885; $3.50
and $500 June II. 1896, Thsse amounts
the government claims, do rot cover the
total sum alleged to have been embezzled
by Martin those sums not referred to in
the indictment being. it is asserted, barred
by the statute of limitations.
The accused man was arrested at his resi-
oence 1119 S street, the 7th of last May, as
reported in The Star at the time upon the
charge of embezzling the funds of the uni
versity by Detective Mattingly of District
Attorney Davis Office. He was carried
before the Police Court, where, after waiv-
ing an examination, he was held to await
the action Of the grand jury, being ad-
mitted to bail in the sum of 5000 Emil l..
kupfer qualifying his bondsman The
penalty for embezzement is a fine not ex-
ceeding $1,000 or Imprisonment for not more
than I'VE years in the penitentiary, or
both fine and imprisonment in the dscre-
hon of the court. Each count of the in
dictment alleges of course, distinct and
separate offense
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-09
THE SALVATION ARMY,
Opening of Third Annual Encamp-
ment at WashingtOn Grove.


Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star
WASHINGTON GROVE, Md, July 9, 1897.
The third annual encampment of the Dis
trict corps of Salvationsts began here yes
terday. Forty comrades, accompanied by a
uniformed cornet band of twelve pieces,
arrived by an early train and were as
signed to barracks adjacent to the audi
torium. The women's brigade is occupy
Ing the Woodward cottage, on the plaza,
while the army proper has its headquarters
at the Ministers Lodge, 9th avenue
With prompt and characteristic cour-
tesy the resident cottagers entertained the
entire army at supper. The Salvationists
have made most pleasing impression up
on their entertainers
The bright scarlet and blue of the army
uniform blended tremendously with the
rich greenery of the oaks, which has made
picturesque the almost perfect beauty of
this Ideal camp ground.
AT sunset the bugle call was sounded
from the auditorium, whence the march
was made to the Baltimore and Ohio sta
ton, by way of Grove avenue. and return,
when the captain and staff took the plat
form and opened the devotional exercises
with the singing Of the Redemption Song
Of the army. Lieut.. Col. Evans presided
at this service. the most attractive feature
of which was the singing by the women g
brigade, accompanied by Capt. Tanning S
guitar.
These consecrated women sing the gospel
message in way to lead men to a better
life. Earnest appeals were made by such
strong exhorters as Captains Williams,
Lewis and Carlisle, Lieutenant Tams and
Staff Captain Noble, all of whom spoke
with great fervor
Captain Foster of the Philadelphia corps
has on exhibition fine display of needle
work done by the girls IF the army rescue
home in Philadelphia. She Is receiving we'll
merited attention and acknowledgment.
Adjutant Wood. the prime favorite of the
'95 encampment, will conduct this even
ings tabernacle service, her topic being
| True Source of HappiHess."
A fair contingent of county$1visitors was
Prominent among them were MI. Thomas
Vinson and sister, Mrs: E. c. Peter; Miss
Lowry. Mr.. and Mrs. p. H. Warfield. Jas
P. B. Veirs of Rockville. DIR. Etchison and
wife: Mrs. Vernon Lewis. John Nichols Of
Gaithersburg.
Mrs. VIM. Darby of Hyattstown is at.
tending camp, being guest Of her mother
Mrs. Matte Dorsey Of 9th avenue
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-09
FAIR TONIGHT.
Pleasant Weather Indicated for To.
morrow.

Pleasant Weather Indicated for To-
morrow.
Forecast till pm. Saturday-For the
District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland
and Virginia, fair tonight and Saturday;
southeasterly winds.
Weather conditions-The pressure IS high
over the northern plateau region and off
the middle Atlantic coast. A trough of low
pressure extends from Texas to Manitoba.
Rain has fallen in this trough and in the
south Atlantic states.
The temperature has fallen in the middle
slope, in the middle and upper Missouri val
leys and has remained stationary else
where.
The following heavy precipitation Gin
inches) was reported
During the past twenty-four hours
Jupiter, 1.S6; Cheyenne. 100; Cheraw, S. c.,
LES; Florence, S. c., 1.SS.
Tide Table.
Today-Low tide, 8 am. and 9:26 pm
high tide 2:29 a. m and 3:06 pm.
= Tomorrow-Low tide, 1912 a. m. and 1886
pm; high tide, 3:33 am. and ALB pm.
The Sun and Moon.
Today-Sun rises, 4:43 m; sun sets, i:27
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-09
FOR A WARM EVENING.
The Big Saturday Star Will BE Full
of Good Reading.

The Big Saturday Star Will BE Full
of Good Reading.
Saturdays twenty-four page Star this
week will be full of reading suitable for hot
weather, not trashy, but SO interesting
throughout as to make the reader forget
for the time being all about torridity and
humidity. Among the writers Of the spe-
cial articles are many whose names are
we'll known in the literary world, such men
as Conan Doyle, Stanley Weyman, Stephen
Crane and Cy Warman.
Following are a few Of the more import
ant and timely articles:
DETERMINED TO WIN Qnustrated).
The Morton Cadets are preparing for the
great interstate drill and have their
eyes on the first prize.
MIDSUMMER STYLES Qlustrated).
The greatest costumer in Holland writes
on timely topic and sends a design
for a handsome costume.
THE STRIPED CHEST Qllustrated).
An exciting piece of fiction that will hold
the interest to the end. By Conan
Doyle.
LOVE OUTDOOR LIFE Qllustrated).
Summer girls who take plenty of healthy
exercise even in hot weather.
HUNTING ELEPHANTS QnustratedD.
F. c. Selcus, one of the most famous Of
Nimrods, tells of some of his exciting
experiences in Africa.
A STREAM OF GOLD Qllustrated).
The worlds output of the yellow metal
will be greater this year than ever be-
fore. By Frank G. Carpenter.
LIFE ON BOARD SHIP.
How the officers in the ward room spend
their time and money.
TIP FOR TRAVELLERS.
Cy Warman tells of an incident that oc-
CURED on a railroad train. 1t may not
be true, but it's very good reading.
THE WHITE HAT IN GREECE.
Stephen Crane writes Interestingly of an
incipient uprising that took place in
AtheLs.
A KNIGHT OF THE KEY.
Old Hank Bogardus. who is known in
every telegraph Office from the Atlantic
to the Pacific.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-09
The Daughters OF America.

Liberty Council, No. 6. ID. of A, has
elected the following officers for the en-
suing term: Junior p. c., F. r. Griffith;
A. Junior p. c.. NJ. E. Annadale; c., II. E.
Usilton A. c., c. II. Miller; V. c., NJ. c.
Griffith: A. V. c.. w. J. Parr; W., NJ. Dis
bro; c., V. E. Disbro; recording Sec
rotary Belle Parr; A. r. secretary,
NJ. z. Mattingly; financial secretary,
e. Collins; treasurer, j. NJ. Annadale;
l. S., p. Wooster; outside sentinel, A.
J. Disbro: representative to ID. b. F. NJ Z.
Annadale; alternate, NJ. E. Smith: trustees,
Chas. H. Miller, c. d. Burke and ii. Wood
ward.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-09
ETERNAL ENEMIES OF SPAIN.

Spanish Newspaper So characterized
the People of the United States.
The La Voz de Guipuzca of Saint Sebas-
tiar reproduces the text Of Japans protest
to the United States against the annexa-
ton of Hawaii, and urges the population
to give an enthusiastic farewell to the
Japanese ambassador in order to demon
strate Spanish sympathy with a people
which will not tolerate humiliations, and
is able to cope in pride with the Yankees,
who are the eternal enemies of SPAIN"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-09
RUIZ CASE MADE UP.
A Claim of s15O.OOO Indemnity to BE
Presented.

A Claim Of $15O,OOO Indemnity to BE
Presented.
The State Department officials have final
ly completed the preparation Of our case
in the prosecution of the Ruiz claim. At
ter receiving the approval Of the Presi-
dent it will be turned over to Minister
Woodford for presentation to the Madrid
foreign Office. when he sails from New
York on the 2Sth instant. In the prepa-
ration of this case Mr.. Calhoun. the United
States special commissioner. has contrib
uted the principal part, but the law Off
GERS OF the State Department have done
much to present the facts collected by
him in the strongest light and establish
a good basis for the claim OF indemnity.
originally fixed at $4,000, which is to be
urged against the Spanish government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-09
A Farewell Dinner.

Mr.. P. V. DeGraw. who leaves Washing
ton permanently for New York on the 18th
instant, was rendered farewell dinner at
Overlook Inn last evening by a number Of
friends The hosts were Messrs. Samuel
Cross, Edw. F. Droop, Edw. H. Droop
Isador Saks. A. II. Bliss and Samuel Bic
Der.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-09
KNOX FIRE RECALLED.
Suit Brought To Recover O., 500 for
Property Destroyed.

Property Destroyed.
The destruction Of the warehouses of the
George w. Knox Express Company by fire
July "a, 1894, was recalled today by a suit
filed by Attorneys Henry E. Davis and
Chas. c. Tucker on behalf Of John H. w.
Schmidt against VIM S. Knox and the
other members Of the company, in which
the plaintiff claims s., 500 damages for the
loss of certain household goods which he
stored with the company June 8, 1893.
Mr. Schmidt charges that through the al
legged negligence and carelessness of the
company. In allowing gasoline or some
other dangerous and inf1ammable fluid to
be stored in their warehouses, the fire and
destruction of his goods occurred.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-09
SHAKE INTO YOUR SHOES

Aliens Foot Ease. powder for the feet. II
painful, swollen srnartilg feet and instantly
takes the sting Of eorns and bunions. It's The
greatest comfort discovery of the age Aliens
Foot Ease makes tight fitting shoes feel
easy. IL is certain for sweating, ca Ilous
and hot. tired aching feet. Try II today. Sold
by all druggists and shoe stores. by mail for
25c. in stamps Trial package FREE. Address
ALLEN g. OIMSTED. LIE Roy. n. Y. my22Sm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-09
Gunboat Helena In Commission.

The new gunboat Helena, which, after a
short stay with the home squadron. will go
to the Asiatic station. was formally placed
in commission at the navy yard, in Brook
lyn, yesterday. The ceremony was a SIM
pie one Commander w. T. Swinburne
hoisting his flag and reading the orders to
the crew. Heretofore the boat has been
designated as mo. 81 She is a light
draught steel gunboat Of 1,391.74 tons dis
placement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-09

II you want anything. try an ad. In The
Star. II anybody has what you wish. you
will get an answer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-09
Moon sets, 1879 am. tomorrow.
Tomorrow-Sun rises, 4:43 am.
The City Lights.

Gas lamps all lighted by S:35 pm; ex-
tinguishing begun at 1852 am. The light
ing is begun one hour before the time
named
Arc lamps lighted at $40 pm; extin-
guished at 4:07 am
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-09
Condition of the Water.

Temperature and condition of water at
s am: Great Falls, temperature, 81; con-
dition, SO. Receiving reservoir, tempera
ture, Sc: condition at north connection. 38;
condition at south connection, &C. Dis
tributing reservoir, temperature, 80; condi-
ton at infuent gate house, SO: effiuent gate
house. SO.
Temperatures for Tvventy-FOur Hours
The following were the readings of the
thermometer at the weather bureau during
the past twenty-four hours, beginning at
o'clock yesterday Afternoon:
July 81 pm, sc: 8 pm. 10: midnight, a.
July o. am, 6S; am, 16; II M, S6,
ard pm, 81.
Maximum, 81, at 2 pm, July O.; mini
mum. &c. at am, July 8.
Up-River Water.
A report from the 3. and O. agent at
Harper's Ferry today says the water is
clear.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-09
FINANCIAL.

Notice To STOCKHOLDERS OF THE WASH
1NGIflN LOAN AND TRUST COMPANY
The 10th regular quarterly dividend of one and
one hilf isl per the capital Stock 81 this
conf any viii he paid August =. iS:'7 when
DIN dend checks Will Ice m.il"i all Stockholders
Of registered address The bs,ks for transfer u
sto X Will he clGSed from Iuly ~ tn Angns; ?
1897. both dates inclusive. Stockholders who have
changed their address since dat. ~ pr,.y Iols
dividend will please notify the company.
ANDREW PARKER Secretary.
Washington. DC. July $. 1897.
jy9- Ii. 1sN30
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-09

j Chattanooga shipped north one day re-
Gently. $500 crates Of strawberries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-09

want ads. in The Star pay because
they bring answers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-09

contract has been awarded by the
District Commissioners to ]. II. Rich
ards for the removal of number of wrecks
of old vessels from the inner reservoir of
the new bathing beach. The amount avail
able for the purpose is 1900. Superintend-
ent Stevens of the bathing beach was desig-
mated by the Commissioners to inspect the
work while 1t is In progress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-09

II you want anything, try an ad in The
Star. II anybody has what you wish, you
will get an answer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-09
Capital: observation-disclosures

SAFE DEPOSIT DEPARTMENT
Rents safes inside hurgar-prolf vaults at
s. per annum upward.
Securities, jewery. sil,e and vnIun'les
of al kinds in owners package, trunk or case
taken on deposit At moderate cost.
SAVINGS BANK DEPARTMENT
Deposits received from TEN CENTS inward
ard interest aIlo yod IS and above
Loans money on real estate AID collateral
security. Sells frst-class real estate and
other securities in sums of 500 and upward
TRUST DEPARTMENT
This company is legal depostor- for court
and trust funds, and as administ ratur
executor. receiver. assignee AMI Executes
trusts of all Kinds. Wills prepared by a
competent attorney in daily attendance.
OFFICERS:
THOMAS +. JONES .............. p,seisnnt
f. FRANCIS RIGGS. .....-... First Vice Pr.sida
W. RILEY DEEBLE ..... Second Vice P.esident
ALRERT l.. STTBTENANT. .-......-.. Secretary
GEORGE HOWARD. ...........-.- I-.,.r.rar
CHARLES f. NYMAN.......-.Assistau. Secretary
WOODBURY. BLAIR. Trust oa;.,s
DIRECTORS:
F. Francis Riggs, Andr.w Willie
Thomas X. Jones. Matthew q. Emery.
w. Riley Decide, Henry A. willard,
Woodbury. Blair, Thomas HYDE,
Albert l.. Sturtavant John r. Rodgers
George II. Plant, james NJ Johnston.
Zenas C. Robbins, John G. Parke
George 7. Dunlop, Robert o. Hoffman
VIM L. Elrl9nston, John Calnma,k
VIM. A. Gordon, II. Bradley Davidson.
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The National Safe Deposit,
Savings and Trust
Company,
OF the District OF Columbia
CORNER 18TH ST. AND NEW YORK AVE.
or the District OF Columbia,

Chartered by special act OF Congress-
jan. 1867. and acts OF Oct. 1880. and Feb. 1893
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-01-21
A WIFE EQUAL TO A GOLD
MIME

Will some of your readers give me
a good recipe for making cold starch
l am selling self-heating fatlrons and
iron little at every house and have to
use some starch every place and want
to know how to make good cold
starch. My husband was In debt and
1 being anxious to help thought that l
would sell self-heating fat-irons and
am doing splendidly. A cents worth
of fuel will heat the iron for 3 hours
so you have perfectly even heat. You
can iron in half the time and no dam
ger of scorching the clothes, as with all
other irons, and you can get the most
beautiful gloss. 1 sell at nearly every
house, as the iron saves so much fuel
everybody wants one. make $3.50
on each iron and have not sold less
than ten any day worked. My broth
err is doing we'll and I think any one
can make lots OF money anywhere sell
ling irons. J. F. Casey & Co., St. Louis,
Mo-, Will start any one In the business
as they did me, If you will address
them. Mrs. A. RUSSELL.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-01-21
A CHANCE TO MAKE MONEY.

I have made 81 $40 clear money in 81
days and attended to my household du-
ties besides, and this is doing splen-
did for woman inexperienced in bust
ness. Anyone can sell what everyone
wants to buy, and every family wants
Dish Washer. don't canvass at all 4;
people come or send for the washer,
and every washer that goes out sells
two or three more, as they do the work
to perfection. You can wash and dry
the dishes in two minutes. I am 60
ing to devote my whole time to this
business now and l am sure can clear
SIS, 600 a year. Ny sister and brother
have started In the business and are
doing splendid. You can get complete
instructions and hundreds of testimo-
malls by addressing the Iron City Dish
Washer Co., Station A, Pittsburg, Pa,
and if you don't make lots of money
its your own fault. Mrs. w. HI.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-01-21
Kept the Suit 20 Years.

The Gastonia correspondent to the
Charlotte News wrote Dec. 28th:
IAN old citizen passed away at s
O'Clock, Friday night. Mr.. Baker has
been residing with Mr.. Newton, his
son-in-law, for only few weeks.
"Mr. Bakers wife died some twenty
wears ago. just before her death she
had made for her husband suit OF
clothes all OF which she spun. wove
and made. Since her death he has sa.
credly kept this suit, that he might be
buried in it, and yesterday he was laid
to rest in the suit. It was of grayish
color and made Ill the style that pre-
vailed in the fifties. Mr.. Baker was
81 years old"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-01-21
[ consumption

AND IT'S = CURB
To THE EDITOR 81 have an absolute
remedy for Consumption. By its timely use
thousands Of hopeless cases have been already
permanently cured. So proof-positive am
of its power that consider It my duty to
send tsco bottles free to those of your readers
who have Consumption, Throat, Bronchial or
Lung Trouble, If they will write me their
express and postofice address. Sincerely,
T. A. SLOCUM, II. c., Is3 Pearl St., New York.
This Paper Guarantee this ReperQu3 Proposition
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-01-21
Old People.

Old people who require medicine to
regulate the bowels and and kidneys
will find the true remedy in Electric
Bitters. This medicine does not slim
ulate and contains no whiskey nor 9TH
er intoxicant, but acts as a tonic and
Alternative. 1t acts mildly on the stom-
ach and bowels, adding strength and
giving tone to the organs, there by aid
ing nature In the performance of the
of the functions. Electric Bitters is an
excellent appetizer and aids digestion
Old people find it just exactly what
they need. Price fifty cents and $1.OO
per bottle at E. T. Whitehead & Co. g
Drug Store.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-01-21
Something to Depend on.

Mr.. James Jones, of the drug firm OF
Jones & Son, Cowden, ILL.,, in speaking
of DIR. Kings New Discovery, says that
last winter his wife was attacked with
LaGrippe and her case grew so serious
that physicians at Cowden and Pana
could do nothing for her. 1t seemed
to develop into Hasty Consumption
Having DR.. Kings New Discovery in
store, and selling lots OF it, he took a
bottle home, and to the surprise of all
she began to get better from tie first
dose, and half dozen dollar bottles cur
cured her sound and we'll. DIR. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs and Colds is guaranteed to do
this good work. Try it. Free tIlal
bottles at E. T Whitehead & Co.'s Drug
Store.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-01-21
MARRY THIS GIRL QUICK.

i saw in your paper that Is year
old boy made $1.25 the first hour he
worked selling the Perfection Metal
TIP Lampwick. t ordered a sample
and went to work and the first week I
cleared $40, the second week I cleared
$l5. l expect to run up to $25 week
in the near future, as the Perfection
Metal Tip Lampwick makes such a
beautiful white light and does away
with smoky chimne,s and bad odor
and saves oil, it is easy to sell. If you
wish to try 1t send 13 two cent stamps
to Miss A. M. Fritz, Station A, St.
Louis Mo-, and she will send you sam
pie outfit. This is good way to make
money around home.
10 q 13t MISS T1NA w.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-01-21
Stones
HOW THE DIPPER SAVED THE
FARM.
) ID IY

Father was sick and the mortgage on
the farm was coming due, saw in the
Christian Advocate where Miss A. M.
Fritz of Station A., St. Louis, Mo-,
would send sample combination Dip
per for IL two cent stamps, and order
ed one. saw the dipper could be
used rs fruit jar filler plain dipper
a fine strainer; a funnel strainer
funnel sick room warming pan and
a pint measure. These eight different
uses make the dipper such necessary
article that l went to work with it and
it sells at very near every house. And
In four months paid off the mortgage
l think l can clear as much as $500
month. If you need work you can do
well by giving this trial. Miss A. M.
Fritz, Station A, St. Louis, Mo-, will
send you sample for Is 2 cent stamps.
Write at once JOHN G. n.
10 % 13t