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Evening star., 1897-03-20
Birthday of the ''Grand Old Man of
Temperance"
NEAL DOW'S EVENfF UL LIFE
Celebration to Be Held in This
City Tomorrow.
ORG INTERESTED

The ninety-third anniversary Of the birth
of Neal Dow of Maine occurs today The
event Is to be Celebrated in this city by a
public meeting, to be held at o'clock to-
morrow afternoon in the First Congrega-
tional Church
The celebration is under the auspices of
joint committee. of which Mr.. Jas. L..
Ewin. president of the Anti-Saloon League
of the District of Columbia, and Mr.. Jesse
c. Suter. secretary of that organization.
are acting, respectively. chairman and
secretary. having called the first meeting
of the joint committee by vote of the
league. Seven District organizations sent
committees of three each to make up the
joint committee. follows:
District of Columbia C. E. Union, Mr.. W.
II. Pennell. Miss Anna j. Bell Mr.. F.. NJ
Bradley; w. c. T. L.. Mrs. Margaret B.
Platt, Mrs. Teresa A. Williams, Miss Louisa
s. Weightman: l. o. G. T.. Albert E. Shoe
maker. grand chief templar; Jesse c. Suter
chairman committee on public meetings
and Arthur w. Campbell. grand secretary.
Independent Order of Rechabites-A. X.
Belt. p. G. C. r.: James w. WEIGH. d. c.
r.: Mr.. r. H. Johnson. Washington Dis
trict Epworth League-Seth A. Terry. Ed
win S. La Fetra. S. Cornelius Cissel. Sons
and Daughters of Maine-Sdney Perham.
Dr. Alphonso Patten. Mr.. r. A. Dinsmore.
sons OF temperance. w. van Week, Ii.
W. p: Mrs. S. C. Ellis. W. P: W. r. Hop
kins. w. 2.
The ninetieth anniversary of the birthday
of Neal Dow was celebrated here three
years ago by public meeting in Conven-
ton Hail. with an attendance of five or six
thousand. which is still said to have been
the largest temperance meeting ever held
in the District of Columbia. 1t is probable
that celebrations will now be held annually
by the united temperance societies and re-
liCi7us Crr~anizaricns of the District.
Evening star., 1897-03-20
THE CLAIMS oF-s THE EAST.
What the Dodge Delegation Said to
the President,

Further details have been disclosed of the
visit made by the East Washington dele
cation to President Mckinley yesterday af-
ternoon in the interests of Mr.. VIC. Dodge.
The interview took place just after the
rublic reception at 3 o'clock. In accord
arce with the well-known wishes of the
President no speeches were made. and the
interview was wholly conversational. The
interests and wishes of East Washington
were represented to the President. chiefly
by DIR. W. A. Croffut. chairman of the
delegation. After speaking of the eminent
fitness of Mr.. Dodge, his public spirit and
public services, he laid special emphasis on
the claim of locality, calling the Presi-
cents attention to the fact that East and
south Washington with 100000 population.
mas never been represented on the board of
commissioners. All of the Commissioners.
ne said, have been selected from Northwest
Washington, except one from the county
and all but three. or more than thirty in
the aggregate, had been appointed from
west of 18th street and north of G street
north.
How about Mr.. Ross?' inquired the
President
I'VE have no objection to Mr. Ross on
personal grounds responded DIR. Croffns:
our only objection to him is on the ground
of locality"
Where does he live now?" asked the
President
he boards at present. said DIR. Croffut
in Southeast Washington. some relatives
owning property there but all his interests
and associations are in Northwest Wash
ington- He was appointed from Northwest
washington. and is not regarded as an
East Washington man in any sense
AT this point another member of the dele
cation unfolded a large map of the District
of Columbia with the extreme northwest
section badly blotted with names and
crossed with lines. showing the location of
me thirty Commissioners appointed from
that section. In explanation of the map ne
said:
Mr.. President. all of the Commissioners
and prominent District officers that we
nave had since 1871 have been appoint ed
from this marked section. which contains
only one-sfxth of the area of the city and
one-fifth of the population
The President asked if the eastern section
OIL the District mad been discriminat ed
against by these Commissioners
We do not make definite charges of that
KiId, Mr. President" replied DIR. Crofrut
You can judge for yourself whether it
would be likely. The case is exactly the
same as If both senators from state were
selected from a single town for twenty-siX
years. or as though all the representatives
were taken from a single county
Inc President was very gracious, and did
not show any impa tience at the length or
character of the interview. When the com
nlttee withdrew he took the papers and
said he would give the matter very care
full consideration
Evening star., 1897-03-20
LOCAL MENTION.
ANUSEMENTS TONIGHT.

Academy of Musfc.-"The Land OF the
Living
BijOu Theater. - Richard & Pringle's
Georgia Minstrels
Columbia Theater- Creston Clarke in
The Last of His Race"
Grand Opera House.-"The Span of Life" ="
Kernan's Lyceum Theater.-Irwin Bros
Own Company
Lafayette Square Opera House.-''The Old
Homestead
New Nation al Theater.-"Miss Francis of
Yale"
Willard Hall--Exhibi;ion of the Biograph.
Vitascope Hall. adjoining Columbia Thea
tor.-EdisCu NitascOIe.
i2T 1th street.-The Crystal Maze
For Amuserlents see page "a.
Evening star., 1897-03-20
New bicycles.
worlds, $40: Pointers, s35; at Sloan's. 1,o7
U St Now on view.-Advt. - 'o'
Death of Mrs. Mary A c.o

Death OF Mrs. Mary A. Crox.ron
Mrs. Mary A. Crogson one of the oldss.
LatlVes OF the city. died at an early bonr
yesterday morning, in the eighty-third ve.r
OF her age, after an Illness of two .nd =
hal1 years. The deceased was born in tho
Old Seven Buildings. on PENNSYLVANIA ave-
nue. near 2lst and resided in the first and
second wards her entire life. She becauo
a member of the Foundry NJ E. Church in
1882, and transferred her membership To
the Mckendree Church, and spent about
nan century in the communion of that
Cnurch She survived her husband rho
late Henry b. Croggon, eighteen years and
!eaVes three sons, James, Henry and John
II: Croggon. three daughters, Mrs. NJ
Given Mrs L. V. Welch of this cit. and
Mrs. i. H. Langley Of Decatur, Neb.. and
twenty grand and great grandchildren
All through life she possessed a bright.
sunny disposition, a retentive memory and
up to her final (third) stroke of paralysis
on December her conversational powers
were wonderful. She lived long enough to
see many friends of her early life mass
away. She bore her sufferings with mucb
patience till death came to her like neara
full slumber.
The funeral will take place from the resi-
dence Of her daughters, 1924 street mort h.
west, at IL o'clock Monday
0
Evening star., 1897-03-20
Approaching Trials of Interest,

Tie present indications are that the case
against Miss Bessie Stacey of 945 K street,
charged with the attempted larceny IF a
valuable piece of jewelry from Harris and
Shafer some time ago. will be called for
trial next week in the Police Court Miss
Stacey is connected with a prominent fam
lily. Is well known in the city, and the
trial is expected to prove of decided in
tereSt.
The trial of Policeman Archibald Mellen
OF the first precinct, charged with assault
ing MadSe Fisher, by breaking her arm
while In a house in the Division, is also
set for the coming week
Evening star., 1897-03-20
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOwN.
Local Notes of General and E.pectnl
Interest.

The annual election of the Hall Associa-
tion of the Grand United Order of Odd Eel
lows took place last evening and the fol-
rowing were elected: President James l..
turner vice president. Robert J. Holmes
treasurer William Lazepberry: secretary.
Joseph r. Smothers: assistant secretary.
george T. Beason. A building committee
was appointed, which consists of Alfred
rope, John W. Lee. r. J. Holmes. John
McGruder. jr., George T. Beasor, James
A wade, William Lazenberry Chas Thigh
man. ST., Edward Robertson and James l..
iur"er- Inc nall is TO be erected this year.
Welcomed Rack.
Rev. }. b. Stitt. ID. D.. for the past three
years pastor of Dumbarton Avenue NJ F.
Church, was welcomed back to the church
last evening by the congregation to the
iourth year of his pastorate. All the MEM
pers OF the congregation had been invited
TO be present at the reception held i'm honor
OF the event, and there was a large attend
ance. The address of welcome was de-
livered by Mr.. Jesse II. Wilson. one of the
church trustees. and it was an effort full
OF effectiveness. Mr.. Wilson's choice of
words and expressions were aprropriate
ana eloquent Rev. DIR. Stitt RESPONDED ap-
preciativeiy and feelingly. Mrs. a. J.
Honghton rendered a solo, after which fol
lowed general exercises appropriate 10 the
occasion. including distribution of re-
freshments.
DisOrdcrly Conduct.
Howard West young white man. was
arrested yesterday by Policeman Birkigt on
charge of disorderly conduct. Shortly
after going on duty at g o'clock last even
ing the policeman saw West beating and
kicking another man in a most brutal man.
her- He started after the young man who
ran The chase continued through the
Congress street alley, and the culprit was
hnaily overhauled near jefferson avenue
ana NJ street His victim disappeared in
the meanwhile and a charge of disorderlv
was entered against his name.
Notes.
Inc railing on the north side OF the NJ
street bridge over Rock creek is reported
as being dangerously loose
Georgetown University will soon receive.
Evening star., 1897-03-20
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Colorcd y. VI. c. 4. Euir.

The fair for the benefit of the athletic
department OF the COlored Young Mems
Christian Association Will be opened in
Odd Fellows Hail. NJ street between 18th
and 18th streets northwest. Monday even
ing. March - and will continue for three
weeks Prof Richard T. Greener will open
the fair Monday night. the hour being SCI
at . o'clock An interesting program OF
special features. which includes music has
Eeen arranged for each evening, and every
Saturday there will be a chil1ren's matinee
from l 10 u o'clock.
Evening star., 1897-03-20

Fortune Enldrged-Ernest w. Bradford To Wu,
Peters, east IS feet OF lot "A; So
Fortune Enlarged-James Buckingham to VIM
Peters. lot 2s; 500.
Congress Heights-Andrew Ferguson ct ux ia
Cbos II. and Frances E Berry, lot TO- block 8:
SO.
Holman ct ux. to VIM. 8. Thompson, part lot -.
So Al; $357. "A.
II st. NV. bet. N. Cap. and 1st sts-Blanche n.
Beaton to VIM. F. Kelly. lot 13, 50. 623; $40
14th st. and 4. I. ave. NV. and No. 1911 Pa.
ave. n.w:-Ella +: Hubby ct al to Frank W. Hub.
BY lots q and y sg. n OF 242. and parts Of lots
and 13 SO. 1lS; $40.
9th st. n.w let. and Z, and 10Th st. NV. bet
and l sts.-Frnnk W. Hubby ct al to Ella r
Hubby, parts original lots 20 and 20 So 37s and
part lot 81, SO. 106; $40.
Hubby ct al. to Snrlh L. Doubleday parts origina
lots and o, So S79; $40.
Patterson st. NV: bet. n. Cap and 1st sts.--H
$40. ~ W.
Evening star., 1897-03-20

Leaves of absence have been granted as
follows: Lieutenant Colonel George b. Rus
sell, 14th Infantry, for four months; Lieu
tenant w f. P. French Sd Artillery, for
four months on account of illness; Capt
T. E. Hardin, 7th Infantry, one months
extension: Captain Thomas NJ McCaleb
9th Infantry, for one month: Lieut. VIM
C. Rafferty,, 1st Artillery, for four months
Evening star., 1897-03-20
Nctcrnns' Lcapue.

At meeting of the Veterans Lsague
he!d al Grand Army Hall last evening d
committee. consisting Of Messrs. j. H
Devices. president of the league: r. j.
Bean and a s Taber. was appointed to act
with Commander Hopkins of the G.. "A r..
IN securing reinstatement fer veterans of
the la.e war who have lost their positions
under the government. Resolutions were
adopted scoring the late administration for
the discharges and reductions of veterans
10 make room for democrats
Evening star., 1897-03-20

A large audience heard Rev. Dr. A. G..
Rogers deliver his lecture on The Need OF
the Bible and Ancient Documents at the
Church of Our Father last night The lee
ture was Illustrated by about one hundred
and fifty handsome stereopticon views
presented under the direction of Mr. F. g.
Murray. and was enjoyable. Two more II
tustrdted lectures are 10 he given in tins
series, one next Tuesday. The History OF
fhe English Bible, and another Friday
evening next on The Triumphs of he
3 BILE
Evening star., 1897-03-20
Hotel johnson Cafes.

Main entrance, 18th St, front stairway
ana elevator; Gents Gate; lst moor. All
Crabs, a la Newburg; Fresh Caught Dia-
mond Back Terrapin; New York Little
Neck CLANS; Potomac Shad and Roe; Flor
ida Vegetables, Fruits, etc, and the Finest
OYSTERS known 1t
Evening star., 1897-03-20

Patterson street northwest between North
Capital and 1st streets+Hary L. Rust ct
ux. to Benz. 8. Minor. oa,2O0, square G72.
so. Benz. s. Minor conveys same prom
erty to Harry l.. Rust. trustee, SO.
Fillmore and Washington streets. Ann
costia-Isaac L. Johnson'et al, trustees. to
John Cook. trustee, lots $50 and 6Sl, s., $50
W street northwest between 18th and 18th
streets-Julia F. Laskeynto Geo. C. Scharf.
lot 81, square 271. $40.
Evening star., 1897-03-20
w ill Filed.

The will of the late Mary F. Phillips
dated February .. 1897. and naming VIM
w Sohon and Ann NJ. Phillips as execu-
tors. was filed yesterday afternoon. Four
unmarried daughters receive the family
dwelling. 1An W street, and the remaining
real estate goes to the testatrix's nusba nd
Thos- j. Phillips. for life. AT his death the
estate goes to the seven daughters
Evening star., 1897-03-20
A Boon to Nursing Mothers
s.RuhY LaRer.: II for p pIuta

Nursing mothers and all who feel the
need of tonic find in Ruby Lager" a
friend indeed. It's as dark beer. specially
brewed Of finest hops and malt, and is
Strengthening and invigorating to a won
derful degree. For table and social use
drink champagne Lager" Case of "a
pints delivered to any address in unlettered
wagons for 81. Drop postal. or telephone
Wash. Brewery Co., 4th and ne. 1t
Evening star., 1897-03-20
wcll-Lightcd Railroad Trains

Experienced and frequent travellers ap-
T-eciate The luxury of well-Iighted cars
All the Royal Blue Line trains are lighted
with the celebrated PintSch light, the finest
l.iUn.ina:t for this purpose in the world
frequent trains 10 New York Philadelphia
and baltimore from station New Jersey
avenue and G stTeet-Advt
Evening star., 1897-03-20
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Norfolk for Norfolk and Fortress
Monroe at pm
Trains leave 1872 street and Pennsyiva-
MIA avenue for Arlington hourly from 5
a to pm.
Steamer Harry Randall for Colonial
Beach and river landings al Z am.
Evening star., 1897-03-20

OF a hundred broadly advertised whisky
brands few have among local connoisseurs
attained the popularity of Chr. Xander's
fuSel-tree Old Reserve. 81 gal, and Special
Family Rye. 81 gai. sg 9TH st.
Evening star., 1897-03-20

Wheeler e WfIson's New No. o.
Ball bearings and rotary motion make II
quiet and rapid. We have few repossessed
machines which are just as serviceable as
from $15 up. according to their condition.
Shuttle machines at almost any price.
Office 427 9th NV, bet. D and E.
mh1S-s. tn, tn, If
Evening star., 1897-03-20

2Jc. ON the Dollar Saved
On Painting. Rooms pepered from 81 up.
F. G. Nolte. $40 9th st. NV. No branch
dit tn S-tf
Evening star., 1897-03-20
Work of the Year.

In speaking of the work accomplis he'd
during the past year by the Central Labor
Union prominent official of that body
said: Through the various committees
many of the allied organizations have been
benefited and the field of union labor has
been enlarged.
Through the legislative committee i'm
portant legislation has been brought to the
attention of the several committees of
Congress, among which is the bill to legal
iZe trade labels, the regulation of the
wages of PAYERS employed on Municipal
work, the amendment of the eight hour
law, the appointment OF additional build
ing inspectors, an appropriation for the
free public library and other measures for
which, it is said. persistent efforts will
be made to secure favorable action there
on by the present Congress.
As result of the new organization or
ganiZed labor Is ir better condition than
ever before in the District, and notwith-
standing the local dissensions, there has
been general increase of membership
Through arbitration many threatened
dlff1cultteS have been avoided or amical,ly
and satisfactorily adjusted. This being the
policy OF the Central Labor Union. it has
only been necessary to impose three boy
colts during the past year. which are now
maintained
In the last convention Of the American
Federation OF Labor, which was held in
January Of this year at Cincinnati. Ohio.
William Silver of the Granite Cutters
Branch was delegate, with Gabriel Ed
monston Of the Brotherhood of Carpenters
as alternate. and. through the efforts of
these gentlemen, the headquarters of the
American Federation were established in
this city. The beneficial effect of the
removal of the national Headquarters to
Washington is experienced by local union
labor and has given a hearty stimulus to
organization.
1t is said by those interested in the Cen
trail Labor Union that the results of the
past year have assured the success and
permanency of the body, and that 1t will
enter upon the second year under very
favorable auspices.
The present officers are: President. Mil
ford Spohn. Bricklayers'tUnion; vice presi-
dent, j. N. Keener. Columbia Typographi-
cal Union: secretary, ). T. Crowley. Granite
Cutters Branch: assistant secretary. Jar
Wis B. Moulden. Columbia Union: treasur-
er. J. d. Mckay, Amalgamated Carpenters
Evening star., 1897-03-20

RoyalGlueMucilnges sticks everything. 10c.
mh5-t. ,stf
Evening star., 1897-03-20

LACE CURTAINS AND BLANKETS
cleaned A. F. BORNOT. 1103 G. ST.
Evening star., 1897-03-20
Eunernl Services.

The funeral Of Col. Alexander Macomb
Mason, who was Mason Bey IN the Egyp-
tian army. took place yesterday afternoon
from his late residence. 1I16 Rhode Island
avenue. There was large attendance of
friends Of the family, and the services
Were particularly impressive. The dead
soldier was cad in the uniform of a gen.
eral in the Egyptian army and upon the
casket were placed his fez, sword and
belt The services Were conducted by Rev
Dr X h Mckim of the Church of the
Epiphany. who paid high tribute To the
worth and Christian character Of the dead
man The pallbearers were c. A SpauId-
Ing. Gen Batchelder, DIR. r. Mason, Col
Morgan. = A Hurry. Gen. Rucker Beverly
Mason. Randolph Hurry, T NJ. Chatard
and WE V. Mason. The intermen. vas
made at Oak Hill cemetery
Evening star., 1897-03-20

A slight cold, II neglected, often at
tacks the lungs. Browns Bronchial
Troches give cure and immediate relief
Sold only in boxes. Price Is cents
Evening star., 1897-03-20

Money to lend at and per cent On real
g tate. Frank T Rawlings, 1905 Pa. ave-
Advertisement
Evening star., 1897-03-20

Typawriting done-Jc. per loo words. Or
1pC per page Address A F. 13S f ST ne
Evening star., 1897-03-20

For Spring Lamb and New York Roast go
to John R. Kelly. OH st. wing, Center Mar
ke; Corned Beef specially
Evening star., 1897-03-20

The paintings by Washington artists Sc
lected to go 10 the Nashville exposition are
now on view at Neerhons 5 Gallerics-AtIyt
Evening star., 1897-03-20

National Plantation. standard &c. cigar
made here
Evening star., 1897-03-20
Gen. Diamond Back Terrnpin and Cam

Epicures are reminded that there are but
q few weeks more in which to enjoy these
two greatest of American delicacies and
that they are at their best at Harvey's,
11th and Pa. ave. New dishes of both! 1t
Evening star., 1897-03-20
S1.2I To baltimore and Re- xl.2j
turn via PcnnsyIxania Railrond.

Tickets will be sold Saturday and Sun
day. March ~ and 81, and will be valid for
ietu-n passage until Monday, March ~
Good on any train--Advt
Evening star., 1897-03-20

CAPITAL CITY LAWN GRASS.
Guaranteed to produce a thick. velvety
turf TUberose Bulbs Gladiolas. Cannas
and Caladiums. Fresh Flower Seeds, Lawn
Fertilizers. etc. P. MANN & CO,
Ni eth st NV, opp. Center Market.
Evening star., 1897-03-20

GENTS SUITS CLEANED
A. F. BORNOT, 1903 G st.
Evening star., 1897-03-20

II you want anything, try an ad. in The
Star. II anybody has what you wish. you
will get an answer.
Evening star., 1897-03-20

COLUMBIA PACKING co.
Wholesale provisions and manufacturers of
Sausage. Bologna. Lard. etc, best goods:
lowest prices 946 La. ave. Wholesale only.
Evening star., 1897-03-20
DIR. Rogers Lecture,

Boards, i2-in-. 1c. per foot. Libbey & Co
Evening star., 1897-03-20

Boards. Fin, 1c. per foot. 9Th & NY. av
Evening star., 1897-03-20
ARMY LenYea.

Want" ads. in The Star pay because
they bring answers.
Evening star., 1897-03-20

Wanted to purchase at once for SPOT
cash. a Stock OF Dry Goods. Address i'm
mediately, stating full particulars, Mon
ey Star office. mh20-3t
Evening star., 1897-03-20

OUTDOOR LIFE and Scott's
Emulsion of Cod-liver Oh wita
HypophOsphites have cured
thousands Of cases Of con-
sumption in the early stages.
When case is SO far ad-
vanced that a cure cannot he
made. even then SCOTS
EMULSION checks the rnpid-
ity OF the disease. relieves
the pains in the chest. re-
duces the night sweats and
sier. 10
Evening star., 1897-03-20
Transfers of R1.nl Estate

Boards. 12-in., 1c. per foot 9th N.Y.ay
advertisement.
Evening star., 1897-03-20
& Wilson's

Royal Headache Powders cure, lOc.
mh5-m,w ,stf
Evening star., 1897-03-20

boerds: l2-in.. 1c. per fcct 9th & N.y,..
advertisement ~ 1' ID
Evening star., 1897-03-20
Transfers of Real Estate.

Boards, 12-in., 1c. per foot Libbey g. G,
Evening star., 1897-03-20

Every transao ton honest one-every
patron a pleased one-and our business
hourlshes- We wouldn't ask any one 10
pay for unsatisfactory work. GUIDE & Bro
florists, 122f F-Adyt
Evening star., 1897-03-20

Boards. 12-in.. 1c- per foot. Libbey & Co.
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1897-03-20
Notes,

Ihe railing on the north side OF the NJ
street bridge over Rock creek is reported
as being dangerously loose
Georgetown University will soon receive.
Evening star., 1897-03-20
Con-
sumption.
CITY ITEMS.

mr. kcs the cough easier.
The times., 1897-05-02

down and rolled him about a dozen times,
AID he got many a good lick in on the
Tar, but at length the fout was over, and
Tom Smith was whopped man He hol-
Tered out that he'd got plenty and reckon
it was the same with the bar, as he sud-
denly made off into the woods when
Tom got over bein' dazed, ne got up ind
said to me:
Zeb White, I'm a-beggin' of yo'r
parding. I thought yo' was a coward
and casn't stand up to me, but yo've
whopped me in a far fout and IN be
yo'r fsiend forever mo-. I've allus bin
reckoned powerful with my nails and
teeth, but yo' kin outbite and ouiclaw any
human critter in the State of Tennessee,' Z"
Was he badly used up?'' 1 asked, as
the story seemed to be finished
''He hadn't skassly bit o. clothing left
on him. replied Zeb, .'and he was bruises
and bites and claw marks from head 10
heel l reckon he might have got well
from them, but his heart was broke He
knowed l was in pore health, ana when he
realized that he'd been whopped by sick
man he took To his bed and died in two
weeks. He sent fur me the day before he
died, and an hour befo' he breathed his last
he reached fur my hand and whispered:
'' 'Zeb White, can't make out how yo'
did it, but yo' dun made me boller fur the
first time in my life, and I'm prayin' fur
death tocum. I've XII nder thought yo' might
hev had buzzsa ws fastened 10 yo'r hands
and feet, but that wouldn't be 8gin yo',
and bear no grudge. Goodbye, Zeb.
hope to meet yo' in t'other land and iiey
another fout to see VINO ar the best
mani -