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Evening star., 1897-04-07
HAD HEARD OF
A DEAF MUTE'S CURE,

j. w. Palmer, 1OO5 G st. n.v.: ~ had
been growing deaf for eight or ten years.
Ny ears felt as though stuffed with cotton. 1
would have to listen very intently and look dl-
rectly at the person in order to understand what
he said.
long time. The treatment he gave caused me
intense pain. and finally had 10 give 1t up, hav-
ing derived benefit whatever.
MY daughter read Of the cures performed by
Doctors Mccoy and Cowien, and friend near
Boston. sent Inc the Testimony of Rush Aldrich.
the Deaf Mute, whom Doctor Mccoy bad entirely
restored to hearing. The testimony con-
. vincing that deternin.d Try the treatment
Il could not hear the alarm clock when 1 went
there. Now 1 hear the clock ticking fifteen
Evening star., 1897-04-07
HAD TO SHOUT AT Hit;
NOW HE HEARS PERFECTLY

Alex. DercOurt, 337 H st. n.e., 81
had been deaf for SIX yeas. When 1 went to Doc
tor MCCOY I could not hear word that was said
uniess shouted In my
Il could not hear the electric cars. the door bell
ringing. thunder. l tried many doctors
while travelling In Paris and elsewhere abroad
They all said the same thing. shat there no
help for me
Il Teid in the Eapsrs about Doctor Mccoy. and I
to him. One day TO my astonfshment I
suddenly heard the clock tick Then l began to
hear noises the street and peoples voices sound
cd clearer.
Now hear everything and have no difficulty In
hearing conversation In ordinary Of voice -
Evening star., 1897-04-07
BAPTIST FOREIGN MISSIONS.
Annual Meeting Of the WOman's Au
Hilary Being ArrnnRed

Annual Meeting of the WOman's Aux.
Hilary Being Arranged.
meeting of the central committee to ar
range fer the Woman's Baptist Foreign
Mission annual meeting which convenes
in Washington On the 21st and I'D of this
month. was held in Calvary Baptist Church
yesterday afternoon. Almost the entire COM
mittee were present, and a full report of
the work accomplished was given.
The following is the completed list of the
committees and their chairmen:
Mrs. E. w. Bliss. chairman committee of
the whole; finance, Mrs. Spofford. Grace
Church. hospitality. Mrs. Dexter, Calvary
bureau of information, Mrs. Wilbur, First
Church: refreshments. Mrs. Bristow, Cal
vary; ushers, Miss Price, Second Church
stations. Mrs. Wurdermenn, E Street
Church: evening service, Mrs. Naylor.
Maryland Avenue Church: railroads, Mrs.
Clemons. Calvary: decoration. Mrs. Waple.
Fifth Church; table furnishing, Mrs.
Sholes. Street Church: cloak and parcel,
Miss Cline. First Church; reception, Mrs.
Stakely, First Church; music, Mrs. Gun
nell. f Street: hotels and boarding houses
Mrs. Grant, Kendall; registering. Mrs. Out
water Kendall; press committee, Mrs
Baker, Calvary.
The hospitality committee reported that
more than enough homes had been pro-
v.ded for those desiring entertainment The
committee on hotels announced that the
Ebbitt House would be the headquarters
for the ladies of the board of managers
Mrs. Stakeiy of the reception committee
told the ladies that Mr.. Burch of the Eb-
bitt had offered the use of his parIors
music. decorations and service This was
received with applause and a vote thank.
ing Mr.. Burch was passed.
An excursion to Mount Vernon was ar.
ranged for the delegates to be given Fri
day, the day after the close of the con.
vention.
The final meeting of the committees will
be held next Tuesday afternoon, at which
the full program of the annual meetinF
will be announced
Evening star., 1897-04-07
Mr.. Jerome Hopkias'> Rehearsal.

Mr.. Jerome Hopkins gave sketch re-
hearsal Of his children s. opera. "Taffy and
Old Muncle,' at the vestry room. of the
Epiphany Church last evening to quite q
gathering of people, many of them being
musicians, Of Recognized, high standing.
Several of the chorusss and solos were
sung. and the children showed remarkable
proficiency, both In singing and acting. and
each number was greeted with loud ap-
plause. All the young people seemed to
enter thoroughly INFO the spirit of their
and power. Previous to'the rehearsal Mr..
Hopkins read a satirical essay upon the
attempts that have been made to found an
American school of music. pointing out the
money that had been wasted In misdirect-
ed effort. He believed that the school was
the place to lay the foundation OF musical
culture and appreciation. and hoped the
tire would soon come when the present
wrong system would be changed to a ra-
tional and intelligent method. within the
comprehension and capacity Of children.
Evening star., 1897-04-07
Police Trial Board.

There were two cases heard by the police
trial board today. the accused officers being
Sergeant James E. Mulhall of the fifth
precinct and Private Michael HagaE of the
ninth precinct. In the case of the private
he was simply charged with having failed
to make a prompt report of a fire. Ser
geant Mulhall was on charges preferred
by the Rev. w. H. Goler. colored, who is
president of the Livingston College at
Salisbury. N. c. This case is the result.
it Is alleged. of the minister's head coming
in contact with the policemans club while
the former was in the crowd in front of the
Capitol on the 4th of March. The divine
came here to witness the Inaugural pro-
ceedtngs and was in the crowd in front
Of the Capitol when an order to move was
given by the police. The crowd was SO
dense, he claims, that he was unable to
move, and he alleges the sergeant struck
him blow on the head with his club His
broken hat and bruised head were ex-
hfbited as evidence In the case. The re.
suit will not be made known for some
dayS.
Evening star., 1897-04-07
HIS DEAFNESS RESULTED
FROn THROAT TROUBLE

W. ID. Woods, 200 Columbus st.,
Alexandria, Va: When I went to Doctors Mccoy
and Cowten 1t was with the utmost difficulty that
i could understand when spoken to. Now hear
everything distinctly
MY loss of hearing caused by throat trouble
i caught a severe cold. which affected my throat.
and deafness resulted For the past four months
have been very hard OF hearing. especially In the
right ear Every cold increased my deafness 1
had to give up going to places Of amusement be-
cause | could hear what was said.
1t was some time after I began treatment be-
fore there was any improvement, but when I'M
proy.rnent did begin to come 1t was rapid and
constant Now l can understand when spoken to
in low tone. I can hear clock tick distinctly
when standing twenty or thirty feet away
Evening star., 1897-04-07

Falls. viroqua. Mineral Point. Sturgeon
Bay. Black River Falls. Lake Geneva.
Sparta, Tomah, Menominee, Plymouth.
Chippewa Falls New Lisbon.
The democrats secured mayors in the fol-
lowing cities: Watertown. Hudson, Med
ford. Prairie Du Chen, Beaver Dam, Chill
ton, Fountain City.
License or no license was the chief issue
In many places. The following towns went
dry" Viroqua, Evansville, Fennimore.
Bayfield,. Elroy. Grantsburg (for the first
time In its history, Black River Falls, Wy
ocena, st. Crotx Falls. Phillips and Lodi
License was voted for In River Falls,
Hudson. Brodhead. Prairie du Sac. Sparta,
Waupun, Beloit and Galesville.
Evening star., 1897-04-07
SCARLET FEVER AND MEASLES
INCREASED HER DEAFNESS

Miss Helen NJ. TOwsOn, Is Grant
place northwest: When 1 began DIR. Mccoy $
treatment my right deaf 1t prac-
tically useless. l had been deaf at intervals ever
since childhood. and brought by heavy
cold caught when little girl; after that, every
spell of sickness 1 had seemed increase my deaf
Il had measles. scarlet fever and d'phtheria in
turn. and each disease left hearing worse than
before Both ears were affected, but rhe rlgh.
one WAS much worse than the left. could scarce
ly hear anything with 1t. II the left was
closed could not hear q word when spoken to.
Evening star., 1897-04-07
Church and Society.

Trouble developed last evening between
the Union Baptist Church and the Society
Of the Sons and Daughters Of Father Abra-
ham. 1t seems that the officers Of the So
ciety of Abraham recently made a formal
demand on the trustees of the church for
payment of rent OF hall on l5th street ex-
tended. The rent not being paid. suit was
entered and judgment secured against the
trustees. The latter thereupon removed
their fixtures from the hall.
On learning OF this action the officers of
the society met in conference and swore
out warrants against William Richardson.
Alexander Reynolds and Moses Saunders
After Investigating the affair today Assist
ant District Attorney Mullowney nolle
pressed the caae.
Evening star., 1897-04-07
RESTORING HEARING
LOST IN INFANCY.

Joseph COrcOran. 1924 Half 1T. s.e.,
city: Il was % deaf that people had 70 shout at
me- to mike me understand. Now l csa hear bet
ter than for many years.
Il had been hard of hearing all my life. result
Ing | suppose from measles when / was quite
young Both ears were affected. although my right
was wors. had constant Isoises In my head like
the blowing OF OF steam
Il invariably bad ask persons to repeat when
they spoke 10 me- To talk with people while walk
Ing along the street was simply impossible
'-One ply sician had told that
Il Never Would BE Able to Hear
Again
Wow can hear the men around at work and
join In the conversation at night when going home
In the ears The noises In my head nave almost
entirely stopped"
Evening star., 1897-04-07
AMONG THE woR1<INGMEN.
A Committee to Seek n COnferenc
With Mr. Hutchins,

With Mr.. Hutchins.
The weekly meeting of the Building
Trades Council was held last evening, with
President william SILVER in the chair. The
delegates from nine organizations were
present.
The question of thS1troubles between the
council and Mr.. stilson Hutchins was taken
up.
A request was made that a committee
be selected by the Building Trades Council
to meet similar committees from the Cen
trail Labor Union and Columbia Typo
graphical Union toti endeavor to effect \
settlement of the pending dispute. This
was granted. and Rresident Silver named
as the committee Messrs. A. Murray, Rich
ard LanniS, George A. Malone, J. z. Haley
and w. F. Hunt. 'r
The secretary was instructed 20 commu-
nicate with the Secretary Of War relative
to the reported employment of non-union
masons by Maj. Allen on the sea wall
along the Potomac river, and see If a con-
ference on the subject with the Secretary
can be arranged. ---..-. ~ -I.,
During the meeting the committee above
named and those of the Central Labor
Union and Typographical Union which
were appointed by those bodies 10 consider
the Hutchins matter met, and organized
by the election of j. NJ. kneiter chairman
and Richard Lanis secretary. The COM
niittee decided to confer with Mr.. HutchinS
and request that he employ or have en-
ployed union labor exclusively on all con-
struction and repair work in future.
The Federation.
The local Federation Of Labor held its
usual weekly meeting last evening at Plas
terers Hall. with President James f. Nc
Hugh presiding and Mr.. c. A. Maidens sec
1etary.
Resolutions were adopted calling the at
tention Of the public to the fact that ii
was the Building Trades Council and not
the local federation that had placed boy
colt on Mr.. Hutchins' paper. 60.
The committee appointed to call on those
having charge of the construction of the
new synagogue reported that they had done
so and were assured that none but unior
labor would be employed.
A committee was appointed to investigate
a charge that a baker was employing non
union men upon a building which is being
erected by him.
The much -talked-cf early closing move
ment was brought up. and a committee
appointed to call on those merchants who
have not yet agreed to the wishes of tn
n nembers of Clerks Assembly in this regard
and ask them to do so.
The Rea monument committee reported
that they intended to hold a meeting Sun
day next for the purpose of making fina
arrangements for the construction of the
tribute.
Evening star., 1897-04-07
National Lodge.

National Lodge. No. 1Ol. Order Of the
Golden Chain. held a well-attended and
enthusiastic meeting at their new hail. No.
517 9th street northwest. Monday night
Remarks were made by several of the
members for the good of the order, and a
presentation Of gold button of the order
to Past Commander Eastwood by the lodge
was a pleasing incident.
Evening star., 1897-04-07
A Talk on Caves.

Prof. G. P. Merrill of the National Mu-
scum will give an illustrate lecture before
the Workingmen's Club. 21O5 Pennsylvania
avenue. tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock,
subject. "A Talk on Caves" There will be
no charge for admission.
Evening star., 1897-04-07
Case Decided.

After considering the case several months
the Court Of Appeals yesterday afternoon
disposed of the case of Chas. G. and Chas.
@. Smith, jr.. appellants. against Burnett.
appellee. the court, in an opinion written
by Mr.. Chief Justice Alvey. deciding In
favor of Mr.. Burnett.
Evening star., 1897-04-07
Death OF Doctor Taylor.

Attorney T. c. Taylor received informa-
ton yesterday afternoon of the death of
his brother. DR.. Jno c. Taylor. at Cam
bridge. Ohio. Monday night. Mr. Taylor
and Col. ]. D. Taylor, another brother left
last evening for Cambridge. accompanied
by Col. T. H. Anderson Of the Ohio Ma
tioaal Bank.
Evening star., 1897-04-07
THE WONDER
IS PASSING

Because of the Very Multitude of These Cures--But
to Those Still Deaf Doctor McCoy's Triumph is
Still the Same Golden Glorious Marvel--Two
Years Ago All the Doctors in Christendom
Would Have Told These People That They
Must Remain Deaf Forever
Evening star., 1897-04-07

FEW MONTHS AGO IT WAS NECESSARY To
SHOUT IN THE EARS OF THESE PEOPLE IN
ORDER To MAKE THEM UNDERSTAND: NOW
IF Yor CALL on TEEN AND ASK THEM IN
A WHISPER THEY WILL. TELL YOU OF THE
MARVEL OF THEIR CURE AND OF THEIR
GRATITUDE
Evening star., 1897-04-07
AN EAR TOTALLY DEAF
MADE TO HEAR AGAIN

John A. stanton, 1895 Pa. ave. NV,
nager for G. ID. Kenny. tea store. 31O3 NJ ST.
NV: I totally deaf in my right ear. I could
not hear one sound with It, 1 had been deaf since
Evening star., 1897-04-07
DIR. l.. S. Nicholson.

Practice, Nervous Mental and allied diseases
has moved his once to us 18th 1t. NV Hours
to II a. m. and $50 to pm. Residence 716
1lth st. NV. mh29-lms
Evening star., 1897-04-07

twelve years old Ny deafness resulted from
m-asiss- In school had To be given front seat
IN order TO be able to hear the teacher.
"When Ny Hearing Returned, 1t Re
turned Suddenly.
The first sound that heard with my right ear. the
first sound that / remember to have heard
with Il. the clock ticking while lying In bed
with ny left err. the which / had always
been obliged to depend. pressed against the pillow.
1 got out Of bed and tested my hearing With my
watch, ard l found that / could hear it tick dis
tinctiy- Then all Sounds TO clearly
ami distinctly with my right the that had
been totally deaf. with my left
My hearing has been perfectly restored. have
not the slightest difficulty understanding every
thing that is said ard hearing every sound
Evening star., 1897-04-07

1t matters little what it is that you want
whether q situation or servant-a
want" ad. in The Star will reach the
person who can fill your need.
Evening star., 1897-04-07
You Need No New Gowns

- for Easter. Let have those you wore hast
- seasan Wen clean :hem-''do them up''-sO
. they'll be rs bright and fresh as new. Drop
- pcytal Wagon calls.
ANTON FISCHER. 9O6 STREET apo-sd
Evening star., 1897-04-07

FEW MONTHS AGO TT WAS NECESSARY TO
SHOUT IN THE EARS OF THESE PEOPLE IN
ORDER TO MAKE THEM UNDERSTAND; NOW
IF YOU CALL ON THEM AND ASK THEM IN
WE IsPER THEY WILL TELL YOU OF THE
MARVEL OF THEIR CURE AND OF THEIR
GRATITUDE
Evening star., 1897-04-07

John A. stanton, 232S Pennsylvania
avenue northwest; totally deaf In
right ear since twelve years of age.
Evening star., 1897-04-07

Alex Dercourt. 337 H street north
east: deaf for six years.
Evening star., 1897-04-07

j. w. Palmer, 1905 G street north
west; deaf for ten years.
Evening star., 1897-04-07

measles.
Evening star., 1897-04-07

Miss H. NJ. TowsOn, Is Grant place
northwest, deaf In one eur since
childhood.
w. ID. Wood, 200 Columbus street,
Alexandria, Va, deaf In both ears,
right car very deaf.
Evening star., 1897-04-07

If you want anything. try an ad. in The
| Star. If anybody has what you wish, you
| will get an answer.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-08-30
FIXED TEETH IN CNOWNED HEADS.
Dr. T. W. Evans, the Famous American Dentist. Returns tv His Native Land.

Dr. T. W. Evans, the Famous American
 Dentist. Returns to His Native Land.
 New York, Aug. 29.-Dr. Thomas w. Evans, the famous American dentist, who for the past forty years has been the dental operator in Paris of most of the crowned heads of Europe, and many celebrities, returned to this coun- try to-day on the French liner La Champagne from Havre. He came over with the body of his wife, which is to be inferred In Woodlands cemetery, Philadelphia
 Dr. Evans is now seventy-five years old and is worth $35, ,O0O, ,00O. About S5,- Ooo,OOO of his property is in New York city real estate, the remainder in Paris and elsewhere. This fortune has been gathered since Dr. Evans first went to Paris from Philadelphia in the forties During the empire of Napoleon III his fame as dentist was worldwide In that capacity he served Napoleon, the Empress Eugenie and all the monarchs of Europe except Queen Victoria and the present sultan of Turkey
 Dr. Evans has orders and decorations innumerable It was in his carriage that the Empress Eugenie escaped from Paris after the battle of Sedan
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-08-30
RAIDS MADE YESTERD1Y,
Three in the Grand Avenue Precinct-An
 Found Violating the Sunday Law,

Three in the Grand Avenue Precinct-An
 Found Violating the Sunday Law.
 James Cavanaugh, who has been giv- ing the police of the Grand avenue pre- cinct considerable trouble this summer in endeavoring to prevent him from violating the Sunday liquor law, again came in for a share of police atten- tion yesterday. Cavanaugh is what might be termed a 'corker'' and evil dently has scientific plan of opera tions arranged. When the arm of the law Is about to nab him in one of his numerous Sunday dispensaries he changes his base of operations to an- other and so keeps the police guessing as to where he is at" He was found yesterday forenoon selling in a small outhouse at the rear of his saloon at PA Wallace street. Customers were seen to enter the place from the Myr- tie street side and the officers who made the raid saw several men enter and leave the place before they sWooped down upon the joint. In the outhouse a full fiedged bar was in active opera tion and was furnished with all the usual appurtenances in the liquid line, including beer, Whiskey and cider. Officers Healy and Connolly made the raid.
 James Bouchers restaurant at 157 Hamilton street was raided during the forenoon by Sergeant Hayes and Officer Ward. Boucher, who has no license, was found selling in a little room ill the rear of his restaurant. Before making the raid the officers saw twenty men go into the room at different times.
 Another raid in the same precinct was made at the house of Angelo Scollo at B Myrtle street by Sergeant Doherty and Officers Lindsey and Enright One hundred and eighty bottles of beer were confiscated.
 James Harhen, a grocer and saloon- keeper at PIP James street, was arrest ed yesterday by Officer Taylor for sell ing uuuor to minors. He was released
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-08-30
TVO HORSES BURNED TO DEATH
In Small Fire on Salem Street This
 Morning.

TWO horses were burned to death at about o'clock this morning in a fire which occurred on Salem street, be- tween Putnam and Portsea streets. The fire occurred in a small barn in the rear of No. Il Salem street owned by Abraham Beloff, a mason builder. who also conducts a small store at that number. The family was asleep and first discovered the fire when awakened by the stamping and screams of terror of the horses.
 The little barn was in a blaze by that time, and Samuel Sugarman. who boards with the Beloffs, put wet sack over his head and entered the barn to cut loose the horses. He became over come by smoke, and his arms were badly burned before he was pulled out Of the building by young Harry Beloff. The building was entirely destroyed. and the entire loss is probably about S30O. The horses, which MT. Beyoff used in his business, were worth about S5o How the fire originated is not known
 Engine No. had just returned from hre at the corner of Howard ayenue ana Park street, when the alarm 161 rang for the Beloff fire. The fire on Howard avenue was slight bIaze and occurred in the Cottage market. A still alarm was sent in by Sergeant Bergen, who discovered the fire The damage done was small.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-08-30
NEARLY BUNCoED oUr OF $Io,OOo
Narrow Escape of Joseph Mason, :
 Wealthy Massachusetts Farmer.

Wealthy Massachusetts Farmer.
 Amesbury, Mass, Aug. 29.-The de- tails of a most sensational case of bum co were made public to-day, and one of the principal actors is MT. Joseph Mason, a wealthy farmer living on the Whitehall road. A few days ago MT. Mason called at one of the local banks. presented securities to the amount of $10, 1000, and asked that he be paid the cash for them.
 The bank officials were suspicious. and refused to give him the money. On the day in question MT. Mason was called upon by a finely dressed man, who, he said, wanted to buy a farm. He had already looked at several farms but this particular one suited him best and an offer was made to purchase it. During their conversation the two men wandered back into the field, where a third man was met.
 After brief talk one of the stran- gers showed a large roll of bills and suggested a game of cards, MT. Mason declining on the ground that he did not know how to play cards. Then one of the strangers offered to play for MT. Mason, and after a few games MT. Mason was nominally the winner of $10,000, but In short time he had lost the $10,000 and several thousand more. The strangers demanded the money they had won, but MT. Mason assert ed he had no money with him and emptied his pockets to prove his asser- ton.
 Rolled at this point, they demanded his notes, and, seeing that he was far from his house and in the company of desperate men, he told them to go to the house with him and he would straighten matters out. Arriving at the house, he gathered up his securities and came to this city for the purpose of getting them converted into cash, but in this he was unsuccessful. Mean time the two strangers became suspi- cious and departed Nothing has been heard of the men.