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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-21
ADJUSTMENTS.

THE LAFAYETTE-The DArville Opera
Company begin an engagement at the La
fayette Opera House Monday next, when
the new Smith & Herbert opera, Peg Wof-
fington," will be presented for the first time
in this city. The new work is said to be
a legitimate opera comique; not the con-
ventional connection of horse-play and top
fcal songs. which often passes for comic
opera. The opera is in two acts and the
scene is laid in England about the middle
of the last century. The first act takes place
In an English village, to which Peg Wof-
hngton. the celebrated Coincidence, comes
for brief vacation from the footlights.
She lives in the village incognito. represent
ing herself as Margery Homespun, rustic
damsel. A troop of strolling actors, LED by
Joe Wattles, transforming tragedian,
come to the village. Their leading actress
has deserted, and Mistress Wellington vol
unteers to act with the company to help
them out of the dilemma. To the same vii
lage also come Captain Adair, young Of
ficer, and Lady Betty Marshall, London
heiress, who have eloped and are about to
be married. The captain turns out to be
Pegs faithless lover, he having deserted
her in order to wed the heiress. The ac-
tress discovers this and plans a revenge.
She returns to London and takes with her
the strutting players as her proteges. In
the second act the scene is laid In
Vauxhall Gardens, the famous pleasure re-
sort OF LONDON IN the eighteenth century.
Peg masquerades as Sir Harry Wildairs,
makes love to Lady Betty. the heiress, and
reveals the double dealing of Captain Adair.
This is true episode in the life of the
famous actress, and is supposed to be the
real cause of her becoming the heartless
couquet which she afterwards was. There
are three less comedy parts in the opera:
Joseph Wattless, Nat Bowstrings and Ma
Jor Firelock, recruiting officer. The opera
is said to have been given lavish dress
of scenery and costumes by Manager Rork,
Who has also engaged remarkably strong
company. The following is the full cast:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-21
SENATOR ALLISON PREFERRED.
Service LenEuers Name
Him fer President

Ahh-S1Nh service LeHEuers Name
Him fer President.
The regular weekly meeting of the Ma
tional Republican Anti-Civil Service
League. held last evening at the Hotel Emf
erich. was well attended. A number of let
tiers from republicans throughout the coun-
try were read, the writers placing them
selves on record as opposed to the civil SER
vice law. Many of the letters were from
the southern states, and feature of them
was the expressed preference of the writers
for Senator Allison of Iowa as presidential
candidate in 1900. about all of them inquir-
ing how the senator stands on the civil SER
vice question Secretary Lester explained
that Senator Allison Is opposed TO the civil
service system as now administered,
Vice President Henry NJ. Baker, W. o.
Thomas. editor of the Dayton CTenn) Re-
publican. and Treasurer c. H. Ellis adj
dressed the league, Mr.. Baker saying that
Maryland presents splendid field wherein
the league should address its efforts. Mr.
Thomas remarked that voters should teach
candidates for Congress that they cannot
be elected II they favor the civil service
law, and Mr. Ellis stated that during a re-
cent visit to Maine he had not found n
voter in favor of the present administra-
ton of the system. If Senator Hanna is de-
fea,ed in Ohio, he said, 1t will be because
he has not openly and heartily opposed the
present system of filling offices.
Resolutions directed to the republican
voters were offered by T. p. Lewis of Com
necticut and N. 7. West of Tennessee, and
referred to the proper committees.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-21
ELIZABETH EARHART's WILL.
Its Validity Disputed by Mrs. Virginia
Ii. Ferguson.

Virginia B. Ferguson, daughter of the
late Elizabeth G.. Earhart, has filed a
caveat to her mothers will of May II, 1897,
claiming that the District Probate Court
is without jurisdiction, for the reason that
Mrs. Earhart had her domicile in New
Orleans for many years prior to her death,
and that there is now pending and unde-
termined in the courts of the parish of
Orleans a suit involving the validity of the
will, it being alleged there that she died
intestate.
1t Is also alleged that the instrument is
not the will of Elizabeth c. Earhart: that
if she did execute 1t she did so through the
undue influence of Ada G. Redmond and
Jessie Ross, or one of them, or some other
person or persons, and that fraud and CO.
ercion was practiced in securing her sig
nature to the alleged WILL
Therefore, the court is asked to refuse
to admit the will to probate, pending the
determination of the suit now before the
courts in the parish of Orleans; but if the
court is of the opinion that the litigation in
the southern courts does not affect the APP
pication for the probate of the will, that
the issues be certified to the Circuit Court
of the District of Columbia for trial by
jury.
Mrs. Ferguson is represented by Attor-
neys ]. NJ. Wilson and a. A. Hoehling, jr.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-21
CONVENTION OF CLUBS.
WOman's Federation Meets and Re-
cetves Reports Of Omcers.

WOman's Federation Meets and Re-
cetves Reports OF Omcers.
The convention of the Federated wo-
mans Clubs of the District was held yes
terday afternoon in the hall of the Legion
OF Loyal Women. Mrs. Mary s. Lockwood
presided. There were about 10 ladies
present, with forty-nine delegates, and as
many alternates. Eleven clubs, with a
membership of 1900. were represented.
Mrs. Lockwood's report stated that the
membership had been increased to 1900
from $500. The report Of Mrs. Mary S.
Gist. corresponding secretary, was read.
The committee on securing legisla ton for
klndergartens and manual training in the
puDnc schools consists Of the chairman,
mrs. Elliott Coues with Mrs. Lucia F.
Blount. Mrs. Carrie Kent, Mrs H b. Sper-
ry and Mrs N H. Stearns to assist. The
project OF securing better housing of the
poor is in charge of Mrs A. c. Mcdowell
Mrs. Pollok. Mrs. Gist, Mrs Jennie Nom
roe, Miss Smoot and Miss McMonigle
The committee to investigate carrying out
the law to provide chairs or stools for wo-
man clerks is composed Of the following:
MRS. Ofterdinger. Mrs. E. P. Thompson,
Mrs. Tanner and Mrs. McCreery
Special efforts will be made to have free
school books furnished to higher and lower
grades in Washington. The condition of
woman employees in the mail bag division
OF the Post Office Department will be in
vestigated. The reports of the secretary
and treasurer were read
Ihe evening session was held in Confed-
crate veterans Hail. The presidents of the
clubs represented described their work,
the vice president told of her labors and
Mrs. Ellen SIencer Mussey gave a history
of the kindergarten committees work. 4
musical program was given, and an in
formal reception held.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-21
STREET EXTENSION.
Other Cases to BE Taken I'm NJ
| Once.


Counsel for the District in case 4l9 Deni-
son and Leightons subdivision of Mount
Pleasant and Pleasant Plains. the street
extension case in which the jury Of APP
praisers submitted their report last Tues
day, as fully reported The Star. today
asked Judge Cox to direct the filing of the
report, the formal filing of IL having been
postponed by the court in order to allow
counsel for the land owners to examine IL
for the correction of mere errors should
any be discovered. Judge Cox. however,
refused to grant the motion today. although
ne directed that the report be filed next
Monday morning. When that is done coun-
sci for the District will, as exclusively
stated in yesterdays Star. move that IL be
seq aside. on the ground that the report
is incomplete, In that ii fails to carry out
the provisions of the highway act of March
3. 1893. which requires the jury to assess
one-half of the award against property
benefited generally.
The Districts counsel then secured an
order from Judge Cox. directing the mar
shall to impa mel a jury of seven appraisers
to determine the values. damages and bene-
43I, Wright and Coxs subdivision of Mount
Pleasant. the cases which. stated in
yesterdays Star. counsel for the District
decided to next try. And. as was also ex-
planned I'm yesterdays Star. they will ask
that new jury be selected. their pur-
pose being to secure in that way an as
sessment of general benefits, which the
vision reported they found impossible.
These three cases will be consolidated, and
We're set down for trial a week from to-
day, the 18th instant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-21
MRS. COLUMBUS FINED
Has to Pay for PubHclyGowhiding Mary
Kelly, Her Enmy.
Irritants and CounterlIrritnnts' De-
vclOped In Policsb Canrt Hearing
plea 0fIGuflty.

The cowhidfng casesin which Mrs. Lizzie
Columbus and Miss MARY Kelly figured
near 18th and F streets, about ten days
ago. was ventilated in the Police Court to-
day, and fine of $40 was paid by the mar
RED woman. Mrs. Columbus claimed that
Mary had come between her and her hus-
band, while, on the other hand. Mary as
serted that Mrs. Columbus had come be-
tween her and her lover
II am guilty." was the plea of Mrs. Co
lumbus, when CLERK Potts arraigned her
on the charge of: assault preferred by Miss
Kelly.
.'She came in saloon where I was, about
year ago, and struck me over the head
with an umbrella Mary said, "and-"
rs this assault charged to have occurred
year ago." the court asked.
'.No, your HONOR said Mr.. Mullowny;
cit happened only few days ago."
Then never mind what happened year
ago"
well, Judge Kinball," interrupted Mary,
II was only going to tell you that l over
locked that"
TELL me what happened a few days age" "
This finger WAS knocked out OF Joint,
she said, this one was sprained and an
other one was disjointed."-
Then she explained that rawhide was
used, and she was struck with the butt
end of it.
In response to the courts inquiries, Mary
said the young man with whom she mad
kept company was going with Mrs Column
bus, and she told the latters husband
where he could find her on certain oc-
casion. She thought it was wrong that her
former friend should be breaking up a
The man. she said, then figured as Mr..
Webb, and Mrs. Columbus. boy, she added.
was called pete Webb"
A Disinterested Witness.
A colored man who cid not know the par
ties said he witnessed the affair from in
front of the Bulletin Office. and he declared
that ten or twelve blows with the butt end
of the whip were inflicted.
"She tells faisehood, was the way Mrs.
Columbus started the story of the defense.
She says l have been living with Mr..
Frank Bovee, and it's a story. Mary has
been trying to make ne move, and I've
been to see Maj. Moore about her"
But why did you whip herr"
What l whipped her for was because she
came between me and my husband. She
tells people that l keep bad women in my
do about it? Would you stand it? She
chases this man about, and wants to put
the blame all on me-
Reason for Enmity.
why is Mary an enemy of yours?' Mr..
MullowLy inquired.
Simply because this man is an old friend
of mine.''
But volunteered the prosecutor. Mary
is not romantic enough to have love af-
fair.'u
We'll. she claims she is said Mrs. Co.
lumbus, smilngly. -rt~,--:r'---
Judge Kimball told the defendant that
such exhibitions as this Oh the streets could
not be tolerated, and saidshe would have to
impose fine.
Il was only defending my character and
name" Mrs. Columbus interrupted.
But, concluded the court, you had no
right to do it in this way" = ~
The fine was then imposed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-21
GUY v. HENRY GARRISON.
Local Organization to Celebrate 1,
Sixth AnnfYersarH

Sixth Anniversary.
AT regular meeting of Gen. Guy v.
Henry Garrison, No. As, Regular Army and
Navy Union, held last evening, resolutions
TO celebrate their sixth anniversary, No
vember IL, were unanimously adopted In
vitations are to be extended the other gar
risons in the city and a large gathering is
expected. On this occasion the garrison ex-
poets to muster in at least twelve new
members, and the program for the re-
mainder of the evening will consist of adj
dresses, singing patriotic songs and serving
refreshments.
November the garrison will give it's an
nual entertainment at G. A. r. Hall, and
November u its sixth anniversary sermon
will be preached.
Gen. Guy V. Henry Garrison was organ
lied Novembers23, 1891, at Fort Myer, Va,
by Troop K, 9th United States Cavalry
When Troop K was transferred to Fort
Robinson the garrison transferred it's head
quarters to the city of Washington. 1t is
now in fourishing condition. Its mem
bership is composed of honorably discharg-
ed soldiers and sailors of the regular
United States service. some of whom have
seen service in the Indian campaigns and
at seaports of the world The objects to be
subserved are fraternity, loyalty and
charity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-21

Lewis Clark, colored, was arraigned to-
day in the Police Court to answer a charge
of profanity. The principal witness in his
behalf was his aged father, Marshall
Clark. With a sweeping bow Marshall be-
gan:
ledge, yer 'oner,S and, impressively
turning to three policemen, who CHANGED
to be sitting near by, s"gem' men OBJ de
jury, l knows all about dis fair. Dat bow
didn' make much 'sturbance. 1t wuz de
wimmen folks dat wuz a dom OBJ de shout
oman'H 'jakulate eff big roach runs
across de fio'."
Did your boy use profanity?" asked the
court.
"Yas, sah,'' was the reply. 81 mus init
dat he did say some infiamed Words
LAS you have told the truth" remarked
So
The fine was paid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-21
THE STATION, "A, CHICKEN COOP.
Large Number of Fowls in Fourth
Precinct Awaiting Owner.

Precinct Awaiting Owner.
The fourth precinct police station today
resembled a full-f1edged chicken coop.
There were game roosteTs in it, and fowls
of gentle birth and breeding, all proclaim
ing by growing and cackling that they
were in distress The birds are awaiting
the coming of their master, whose identity
is unknown to the officers. -frt0 ar' - ~"
For weeks past farmers residing in Vir-
ginia in the vicinity of the southern ex-
tremity of the Long bridge have been com
planning Of tbs loss Of chickens, vegetables
and other property. Policeman Vermillion
determined to break up the practice, if
possible, and every night has kept a close
watch on the bridge. He was rewarded
just before daylight this morning. when d:
coiored man approached burdened with
birds of the barnyard. He was promptly
placed under arrest and gave his name as
John Johnson. He admitted that he had
purloined the chickens.
AS the owner of the fowls is not known
charge of larceny could not be preferred
Johnson was therefore arraigned today in
the Police Court for vagrancy. He pleaded
guilty and was sent to the workhouse for
ninety days by Judge Kimball.
AS the chickens are 'perishable goods "
they will be sold and the proceeds turned
over to the District property clerk unless
the owner presents himself at the station
house today
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-21
Lack of Comfort In Churches.

t. the Editor of The ETSnin- Star:
With the Thermometer touching the nine
ties ii probably did not occur to the can
vassers for a religious census to assure
anybody that the churches would be warm
the next day, but when the cold north
WIND came down Sunday morning a great
many people who had been invited the
day before did not go and many parents
lid not send their children to Sunday school
There were vacant seats in plenty.
Therc are churches which have not vet
had any fire in them this fall, and they
lnJure the attendance in all as the casual
attendant does not know where he can 20
safely. Every great masonry building
OF the time. needs at least an occasional
fire as the fall comes on to take out the
danpness. even If the thermometer stands
high enough Any sunny day from now
till near the LIST of May one may see the
brick sidewalks which are shaded by bull l.
lESs on the east and west streets of the
city. damp and encouraging the growth
Ci mold, when like walks on the north
side OF the street in the sun are dry The
same tendency, less marked sometimes
Is going on in the internal shade of stone
and brick walls The death OF a prominent
officer this week from pneumonia reminds
Us that deadly colds do not always wait
fer winter.
Which churches are TO be warm or Gry
from the camp of changeabie weather next
Sunday? Parents and children do not state
the question quite so plainly but they
indirectly govern their attendance or nom
attendance by the prospects of safety 10
health or of comfort. H.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-21
Prince Kropotkfu's Lecture.

Geography of Russia will be the sub
ject of lecture before the National
Geographic Society tomorrow afternoon
at the Columbia Theater. by Prince
kropotkin. The lecturer, as an off,
Ger of the Russ ian army, Travelled through
Siberia, and his slIdies Of its geography
and geology won for him the gold medal
of the Imperial Russian Geogra phical So
cicty. He IS also the author of memoirs
on the glacial period in Finland and Nor
way. His advanced views regarding labor
and social questions led 10 his impr.son<
ment in Russia. Switzerland and France,
and of late years he has devoted himself
very largely to these special subjects
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-21
VERDICT INDORSED.
Mr.. Nathaniel Wilson Speaks of
Street Extension Law.


Referring today to the verdict of the APP
rraisers in case 419, Denison & Leightons
subdivision of Mount Pleasant and Pleasant
Plains of the street extension cases, Mr..
Nathaniel Wilson of counsel for the land
owners said:
The verdict of the jury makes it per-
fectly plain that so much of the scheme
enacted by the highway act as requires one
half of the entire cost of the street exten-
sions to be paid out of the District reve-
nues and the other half to be taken from
Individual property owners by means of in
tel bearing assessments en- their lands
cannot be executed.
IF the assessments were to be made in
the manner contemplated by the act they
would be absolutely destructive to the value
of the property assessed and would be ruin
Gus to the welfare and revenues of the
District.
Sooner or later these facts will be APP
rreciated by all the owners of property in
the District, who have heretofore shown
the greatest indifference and apathy in re-
spect to the law, and they will-everybody
will-recogniZe the great service which has
been done to the community by the action
of the jury.
1T is certain that unless the assessment
feature of the act and the provisions which
effect entire exemption of the United States
from all contribution can be eliminated the
law will be practically imperative
In my opinion. until it is amended it can
rot and ought not to be enforced.
THE result can be no different whatever
jury may be impane.ed.
Certainly a more intelligent, able and in
dependent jury cannot be found than that
which tried the Denison &, Leighton case.
The attempt to reach another result in
other cases. it appears to me, will cause
nothing but confusion and delay. All friends
of q proper and practicable plan of street
extension should unite in an effort to have
the law amended. and, failing in that, to
have it repealed.
1.-The editorial in The Star of yesterday is
clear and most forcib.e explanation of the
present situation and has my hearty ap-
prevail"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-21

The following delegates will represent the
Washington ~. c. 7. L. in the worlds con-
vention of the organization, which meets
In Toronto October % to 20: Mrs. Clinton
Smith. frat-rnal delegate from the Anti
Saloon League; Mrs Margaret 3. PIatt
delegate from the District W. C. T. T. to
the worlds con.ention: Mrs. H. H. Hen
drickson, alternate delegate: Mrs. Elizabeth
Catching. Mrs and Miss Wescott and Mrs
T. r She tom After the close of the To-
ronto convention these ladies will go to
the national W. c. T. L. convention which
will be held in Buffalo October - to No
ve,nbeT - inclusive.
The ladies' arranged to leave for Toronto
this afternoon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-21
Prominent Pennsylvania Attend
Meeting of state AssOcintiOn.


Chairman John P. Elkin of the republic
can state committee of Pennsylvania was
the guest at a meeting of the Republican
State Association, held last night at 923
F street northwest. 3. +. Crawshaw was
chairman and c. K. Young acted as sec
rotary. Mr.. Elkn given a hearty well
come. and made an address.
Other addresses We're made by Second
Auditor w. w. Brown, eX-Commissioner
John w. Douglass and Col. S. R. Strattan.
Announcement was made that tickets for
pennsylvania voters would be sold on both
the railroads October 80, 81 and November
l and 2, returning November s, for one
fare Pennsylvania republicans, whether
members of the association or otherwise
can secure orders for tickets for them
selves and the immediate members of their
families upon application to the president
of the association, b. F.. Crawshaw, room
-. McGill building, 912 G street northwest.
The members were introduced to Chair
man Elkin and the meeting adjourned
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-21
Jewish Women i'm COUNCIL.

ington branch of the National Council of
Jewish Women was held last evening in
the parlors Of the Concordia Club House,
9th and E streets northwest. It was the
first meeting this fall of the members of
the Organisation, and the proceedings were
followed with interest.
Mrs. Charles Goldsmith presided and
Miss Hattie Abrams was secretary. Re.
ports of officers and committees were re-
ceived. that Of the secretary showing that
the affairs Of the council were in a good
condition. Instrumental and vocal seiec-
lions were rendered by Miss Rebecca Behr-
eEs and Miss Lucien Nola of Mobile and
Mr.. Simon Wolf made an address
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-21
Court Could Not Undcr.tand.

can't understand why it is that you
policemen don't bring Tin the men who fig
ure in these cases." remarked Judge Mills
today in the Police Court during the hear
ing Of charge of enticing prostitution pre-
,ferred against. Rose Coleman and Annie
johnson, colored girls.
Il don't believe in always making a poor
devil of a woman the scapegoat in these
cases. While the womanfis made to bear
the burden the man is equally guilty."
The girls denied thec accusation and pro-
duced witnesses to testifyfas to their char
acter. Judge Mills disposed of the case by
releasing the girls on their personal bonds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-21

veteran Ffremen Seeing the Sights.
The veteran members of Reading Hose
Company No of Reading. Pa, who reach
ed Washington yesterday afternoon, as
stated in The Star, attended the perform
ance of THE Privateer," at the Grand
Opera House, last evening, in body. Dur
ing the intermissions between the acts the
Athletic Band of Reading rendered enjoy
able selections. The visitors are sightsee-
ing To-Day. They will depart from Wash
lngton at go o'clock this evening for Bal
tImore- After short stay in Baltimore
they will proceed to Philadelphia, and
thence to Reading.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-21

Mr. Fred Eselhorst. eldest son of Mr.. E.
l. Eselhorst. aged twenty-six years, mar
fc"Iy escaped being killed by Il mad buii
Monddy morning on 1ith street between
Pennsy ivania avenue and G. street south
east TIE animal. with other cattle was
beng driven toward Benning by two small
boys and Mr.. Eselhorst was attacked by it
Re Is suffering from several painful in
luries received.