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Evening journal., 1897-12-10
STAMPING OUT DIPHTHERTA.
The authorities Of Phlladelnhla Ia,

The authorities CT Philadelphia have
found that 1t does not pay to trifle with
diphtherla, and the Board Of Health OF
that city is now making a determined
effort to stamp out the dread disease.
The medical inspector has made a re-
pert Of his investigation of the causes
of the prevalence Of diphtherla in sew
eral wards. 1t stated that every house
in the infected territory had been vis-
itod and slxty-two distinct cases had
been found. According to his report
The investigation revealed the following
facts
First That IL was very mild form
of diphtherla where the children were
for some days not sick enough to cause
the teacher 10 nCte the Fitness, nor 10
cause the family to keep them home
from school, or, II kept hcme, the pa
tients were not kept in the house, nor
physician summoned until the dis
case had existed for several days.
Second. The absence of all isolation
in consequence Of The unrecOgnized
character OF the disease until several
days had passed
Third. The neglect to call a physl-
sian until the case had fully developed.
Fourth The treatment Of many
cases by the parents, who at The same
time permitted other children of the
household to go to school or visit other
families.
Fifth. The practice of hanging the
clothing of children in the classroom.
Sixth. The frequent use of penhold-
ers and pencils which the scholars have
the habit of placing in their mouths.
The report was considered such an
important matter that a special meet
ing of the Board of Health was called
for that same afternoon, and the fol-
lowing resolutions adopted:
That schools in infected localities be
inspected at the beginning of each day.
and that all children in attendance
shall be carefully examined by physi-
clans designated for that purpose, and
that in any case where clinical evil
dence, however slight, Of fdiphtheria
shall be found, culture shall be made
and the child excluded from school un-
MI the throat is declared free from
diphtheria bacilli by the meteorological
division OF this bureau.
That school buildings, including
books, pencils and other school sup
plies, in infected districts, be disinfect-
ed by the vapOrs of formaldehyde.
That antitoXin be furnished. both Cor
treatment and for the purpose of pro
tecbion, to physicians free of charge. in
those sections of The Twenty second,
Thirty-third and Thirty-seventh wards
in which dirhtheria is so prevalent.
That the chief medical inspector be
directed to carry out the above resolu-
lions.
That the chief clerk be instructed Ia
at once communicate with the Board
of Education and the sectional school
boards, requesting their hearty-co-
operation in this work
n From this action on tho part CT tn,
Board lof Health OF rhiladeibhia th,
Board of Health of our own city ma,
draw an inspiration.
Evening journal., 1897-12-10

Sisterly affection takes a violent turn
IN Reading. One day recently a woman
up there knocked her sister Through a
plate glass window and broke her nose
with a iat-iron, and the two were moi
particular friends either. If they had
been rcal close to one another there is
no telling to what lengths the demon
stratiOn would have gone
Evening journal., 1897-12-10

There was o time when Pittsburg was
merely Noted for its smoke, but since
then the people there have begun 10
smoke up and the country is beginning
to realize that the Biographies used in
our public schools will have to be re-
VisCd.
Evening journal., 1897-12-10

The fun measure Of the misfortune
which would attend a declaration of
war by Spain would only be realized
by The Spanish people They would
both dance and pay the fiddler
Evening journal., 1897-12-10

The Dover Index gives the following
definition "Water-A clear fluid. once
used as a drink straws show which
way the wind blows, also what sort of
liquid to suck through
Evening journal., 1897-12-10
oDARKEST AMERICA" TO-NIGHT


The attraction at the Grand Opera
House tonight and tomorrow night,
with Saturday matinee, viii be John
w. Vogel's Big Black Boom, Darkest
America" In it are eighty real South
ern negroes Home life among the ne
grOes is the basis Of the entertainment
showing the amusements, antics, frOl-
les and games of the Southern negro in
his humblehome. The negro is the most
humorous Of moItals. Care sits lightly
on his hopes. To be amused is the
prime motive of the Southern negro's
life. The dance, sOngsf and music are
their greatest delight. There is Moth
ing in which they excel as they do in
singing and dancing. There is a catchi-
ness about negro melodies not heard
in any other music. Sitfn an audience
and listen to a classical selection from
the orchestra, and then note the effect
Evening journal., 1897-12-10

At Kennard & Co.'S,
621-623 Market st.
puzn question Thebe assortment coupled
vithriabiy usually making preparations
weeks youfor christmas unusually
attractive line useful and ornamental Holiday Gifts.
Umbrellas and nackoshs tandkeehes Novelties
Tass ns s." T ~ss 5 % s Sn b noted for %oE aaos f5S
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So g 50 - $G0o @ W6sn sns ve tell things Poat
M siSo S"so ap ~s mark chief hnan you
"t address sS free asof Of charge being sc
Glove Department and bteains BAGS
The as above YSSssd 'i8S o .ss.aa 34s'i l this ss
in your Shopping Of quaSy IN THIS vono ostoo of any any our
Slcquc S5c,SL NIKE I'VE t9d The newest shapes
s%3o {sSis 2' Of nkTans Reds a ladies' @sTp n,
Six Saline Moeen Greens and opera ton Books in Seal
. from soc upwards andco Glove in Pebble Morocco T
Fans ..'.- r Black apdcooFspt Lizard Sionbg,
Fam Fan. Of Of fs: G s.po Il ons ss;Ss, @1S g.o. and Hon back
Plain eed For Misses 1llSw ap@afds lGn ' Card
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Evening journal., 1897-12-10
ADJUSTMENTS.
THE JR. OaU. A. MS ENTERTAIN
MENT.

THE JR. O4U. A. MS ENTERTAIN
MENT.
Last night the Junior Order of
American Mechanics gave a minstrel
performance, which was the best of
their annual entertainments. The au-
dience was a large and representative
one, and frequent hearty applause tes-
titled as to the merit of the perform
ers. The stage settings were tasteful,
and the costuming the handsomest and
most effective ever seen here in an
amateur. minstrel aggregation The
program opened in approved up-to-
strel style, with funnyisms by w. l..
Fuller and w. IL. Robinson, who were
supported i'm their end-men business
by George l.. Lang, Claude +. Brown
and Samuel l.. Ford. w. j. DOwney
and Gustave Bacharach were the in
terlOcutors. The sweet singers were
Frank $. Ayres, willard S. Mears,
Frank H. Mason and James V. Har-
bert. The coon songs of w. II. Robin
son, Jr., and W. l.. Fuller brought
down the house. A pleasant feature of
the first part was the presentation of
a handsome basket of flowers to r.
Leslie Appleby, who managed the en-
tertainment, by those taking part.
Gustave Bacharach made the prescnta-
ton speech.
Part second of the performance in
/ oluded up-to-date coon songs and a
clever monOlogue by Thomas X. Lam
caster. Tom is preparing for the stage
and his work last night gave every in
dicatiOn Of his future success. He hai
an agreeable voice and easy
/ manner, that are bound to win
/ laurels for him. There were a,sS
some witty remarks on currcn|
events by Judge Rolyat," singing by
w. S. MeGrs Gnstthe Temple Quartet
composed of Messrs. Harbert, Ayers
Triggs and Mason, ard a satire On New
York society folk. entitled, The Brad
ley Martin Cake Walk" The perform
ance closed with some excellent march
ing Of the American Guard. undc'
command Of William J. Downey.
Evening journal., 1897-12-10

If Mr.. Addicks' declaration that he
IS in the senatorial race until 1850 is a
serious one, it is a settled thing that
Tor the next fifty-two years the main
plank in the Union Republican plat
form will be ""Addicks or Nobody"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06

Report of Its Operations During tn,
Past Year.

Report of Its Operations During the
Past Year.
Surgeon General Wyman Of the Marine
Hospital service has submitted his annual
report to Secretary Gage. 1t shows that
during the fiscal year ended June 30, 1897
the total number of patients treated at the
hospitals and thu dispensaries connected
with the service was 81, All. The total num-
Der Of patients treated was 673 in excess of
those treated during the previous fiscal
year. The expenditures were $53S.35G about
SCI 900 less than for the previous year. The
number Of immigrants inspected by officers
of the service at the various posts aggre-
gated 2s2, 147
The surgeon general invites attention to
the excellent work done by the officers of
the corps during the recent visitation of
yellow fever in the south. Medical officers
were assigned to duty in the infected dis
tricts, and although number of them
were not immune to yellow fever neverthe-
less they responded with alacrity, and per-
formed their duties with judgment and
efficiency.
Three officers contracted yellow fever and
one lost his life by accident in the line of
duty.
This expert service was OF great value in
the prompt. determination of the existence
of the disease. without which the necessary
precautions would not have been taken by
local authorities.
The surgeon general states that there is
little doubt that the work which was done
had marked effect In controlling the
spread of the disease and preventing a.
much more extensive epidemic.
The total number of cases Of yellow fever
reported to the bureau up to November ~
was 4. 1893 and the number Of deaths 423. OF
these there were ], 10 cases and 244 deaths
in New Orleans.
The appearance Of cholera in Japan and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06
PROPOSED MASONIC TEMPLE.
Fair to Raise Funds to BE Held in
the Spring.

Fair to Raise Funds to BE Held in
the Spring.
1t has been decided to hold the Masonic
fair for the benefit of the proposed temple
at a hall to be selected later, beginning
Easter Monday, April IL. A meeting was
held Saturday night at the board of trade
rooms to make arrangements. Mr.. ]. Henry
Small, jr., presiding, with Howard Perry as
general secretary. George w. Evans is
director general.
The board Of control includes the above
and the following chairmen Of committees:
Thomas Somerv:lle, advisory; F. II. Thorn
as, donations from Masonic bodies outside
this Jurisdictions; s. H. Walker, finance;
James L. Norris, cash contributions; ALI
son Nailor, general contributions; John c.
CLANCY, music; E. B. Hay, entertainment;
John H. Olcott, ladies; Thomas p. Morgan,
visitors; Frank H. Hosford, press and fair
news; James A. Sample, audit; George Glib
son, printing; s. M. Yeatman, order; c. s.
Domer. uniformed organizations: James
Lansburgh, guarantee; j. Henry Small, jr.,
decorations, and Howard Perry, tickets and
badges.
When the meeting was called to order the
following executive committee was an
]. F. R. Appleby, B. A. Allen. c. H. Al
lender. William H. Baum. H. X. Beck, c..
E. Bergman. Walter A. Brown. c. T.
Caldwell. A. Z. Coolidge. J. c. CLANCY, w.
H. Covington. J. H. Cunningham. W. A
Cunningham, c. c. Duncanson, E. q. Davis.
c. S. Domer, d. G. Dixon. X. w. Darby.
George W. Evans. w. E. Ellis, r. 1. Elem
ing, Abram Frey, Daniel Fraser, A. A.
Friedrich. T. F. Gibbs, Adolphus GUIDE.
Alexander Grant. w. I. Galliher. Lurton R.
G INN. J. r. Garrison. George Gibson, Louis
Goldsmith. George H. Getz, William G.
Henderson. E. b. Hay. F. H. Hosford, S. b.
Hege. C.. A. Hartman, Joseph c. Johnson,
W. H. Klcpfer. J. Fred Kelly. A. w. Kelley
James LansbursA. R. c. Lewis. H. S. Mer-
rill. T. P. Morgan, Alexander Mckenzie,
William G. Moore. Allison Nailor. James
L. Norris. j.. F. Oyster, George c. Ober.
J. H. Olcott. w. H. Olcott. Samuel {.
Palmer. Howard Perry. Benjamin Park
hurst, William O. Roome. Joseph S. Rae
burn, P P. Rouse, 8. NJ. Ryder. Joseph A.
Sample Charles H. Smith. Harry Standi-
ford, Thomas Somervilie, H. K. Simpson.
J. H. Small, jr., j. L. Sherwood, Colin
Studs. Charles G. Sloan. J. Robert Sutton,
Edward K. SombCrn. c. E. Simms, Mat
thew Trimble. F. H. Thomas. George H.
Walker, ]. J. WILDER. S. H. Walker, F. J.
Woodman, T. B. Walker and g. NJ. Yeat-
man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06

report to review Of the work of remov-
Ing the library collection from the Capitol
to the new building. He says the total
weight Of the library matter removed was
S.104.1O. or nearly $4,000 less than the
sum Congress provided for 1t.
Furniture and Equipment.
The report concludes as follows:
Under the appropriation Of $4,000 for
furniture for the library building the
greater part Of such furniture, as desks.
tables, chairs, carpets, ETC., needed for
the several departments have been con-
tracted for and many of them already re-
ceived. These include the special furnish
ings needed for the main reading room,
the two congressional reading rooms. and
librarians office. and a part Of what
exhibition halls, but there Is still a con-
siderable amount of special cases. cabi-
nets and other Quitting needed for the
departments Of catalogue, maps, music.
graphic art. the Toner collection, WASH
iLgtoniana, Smithsonian collection, etc.
This Is being planned for and procured as
rapidly as the departments become set
tied and organized. All of it should be
done during the coming winter. but the
funds are quite inadequate and an addi-
tional appropriation is necessary.
The expenditures and outstanding con-
tracts to December l on this account
amount to $42, T39.47. leaving q balance Of
$728O.53.
1T is estimated that at least $50, 600
more should be appropriated Immediately
for furniture. to consist largely of cases.
cabinets, shelving, screens. ETC.. that must
be specially designed and constructed to
accommodate the peculiar contents and
collections Of the working departments of
the library above mentioned. Some addi-
tional ordinary furniture must also be
provided for. With this amount it Is be-
lieved that the library as now organized
and administered under the existing law
can be appropriately and economically es-
tablished in the new building"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06
QUESTION OF LICENSE.
A Test of the Law Governing Auc.
pioneering.

tioneering.
George Mccarthy, employed from time
to time by local firms Of auctioneers, was
in the Police Court today, charged with
being an unlicensed auctioneer. The case
involved the question whether or not an
auctioneer or firm Of auctioneers holding
a proper license, may have goods "cried"
for them by person vino does not hold a
license. Attorney Darr appeared for the
defendant, while Assistant District Attor-
pey Pugh prosecuted the case.
1t was shown that II is the habit of certain
auctioneers doing business in this city to
en- ploy. at times, a special crier, under
the firms license. This. the defense con-
tended, was no violation of law, while the
assistant district attorney argued to the
contrary. holding that under the law the
only person authorized to sell Is the person
to whom a license is issued and who fur
nishes bond to insure the proper perform
aEce of his business.
The Importance of the question at issue,
Judge Scott thought. would require some
further examination by the court He an
Lounced that he would give a decision in
the matter In a few days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06

the ball down the field toward the enemy's
goal with terrific rushes. Weakness at
critical periods. however. lost chances to
score. The ball rested on St. Johns 7-yard
line al the final call of time, and on ST.
Johns 25-yard line at the end of the first
half. st. John made all the gains round
Gallaudet's ends, while Gallaudet broke
through the home teams line whenever a
try was made. Gallaudet stood ahead of ST.
Johns before the game was played, and the
tie keeps the teams in their relative posi-
lions. Gallaudet winning the championship
been tied for first place The ohampionsh rp
contest ended with the teams in the follow
ing order:
First, Gallaudet; second. St. Johns; third
Johns Hopkins; fourth, Western MARYLAND
College, and fifth, Maryland Agricultural
College.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06
SIX-DAY BICYCLE RACE.
Opened With Thirty-Six Starters in
New York.

Opened With Thirty-Six Starters in
New York.
A six-day race for the professional cycling
championship opened in Madison Square
Garden, New York, at 12:15 o'clock this
morning Thirty-six started. Hale, the
Jap, and Rice, who came second in last
lap and Rice, who came second in last
years contest, led the first MILE Time for
first mile. 2.2S 2-5. Jam es Michael rode two
miles il 400 2-5 before the big event was
started. He tied his Chicago indoor record.
Twelve thousand people cheered the riders
at the opening.
The speediest distance men to compete
are Teddy" Hale, who won in 1896, with
score of 1910 miles to his credit; Joseph s.
Rice of Wilkesbarre, Pa, who fed himself
On pie and ice cream while he covered |, $50
miles In last years contest: Edward Red.
ding of the United States army, stationed
ut Fort Omaha; Albert Shock, the German
VINO fas ridden In more six-day contests
than any living man; CASTOR Rivierre. the
F'rencnman Who has ridden 537 miles in
day; Fred Titus the middle distance speed-
er, and Peter Green, the old six-day walker
ana amateur champion distance runner.
The other entries are Schinneer C, w.
Miller Ashinger. Forster, Waller Pierce.
Macleod. johnson, Albert Golden. Fixes
Backe, King, Euterman, Gray, Moore, Can
non. Fallon. Schuessler, Cartwright BAR
naby, Stephanne, Eynde, Blakeslee Cart.
Busted, Beacon and Hicks.
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HIGHWAY ROBBERY.
Two Men Arrested Upon This Grave
Charge.

Two Men Arrested Upon This Grave
Charge.
Highway robbery is the charge against
Timothy Hill and ThomSs Hogan, white
men. who are behind the bars at the sixth
precinct police station. They will be given
hearing tomorrow In the Police Court. The
men were arrested yesterday by Detective
Hartigan and Policeman Lanahan ON COM
plant of Dennis Windsor. -.
According to the Policemen. Windsor met
Hin and Hogan near the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad depot. He asked to be d.
rected to caloon. After further converse
ton. 1t r. stated. Hill suddenly srasped
Windsor about the waist and Hogan went
through his pockets. The police say the
men relieved Windsor Of $500
Windsor reported the occurrence to the
police. and Detective Hartisan and Police
man Lanahan arrested Hill and HOGAN In
an unoccupied house In Northeast wash
fhgton. where they were interested In
key Of beer. - = =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06

sAosson the New Champion.
George F. Slosson defeated Frank Ives
in the last game Of the 1S-inch balk line
billiard tournament in New York Satur-
day night by 500 to 49s points and won the
championship.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06
AFFAIRS IN oEoRGErowN.
Sons Of BENJAMIN Committee Meet.
fng-Cake Walk-Brevities.

Sons Of BENJAMIN Committee Meet.
fng-Cake Walk-Brevities.
There was a meeting Of a joint commit
tee Of the Independent Order Of Sons OF
BENJAMIN last evening at the residence
OF Mr.. s. Guggenheimer, No. 30Z3 M street,
to make arrangements for an entertain
ment and dance which 1t is proposed to
give on Washington's birthday. at Ma
tional Rifles Armory. Delegates from Co.
lumbia Lodge. No ISL; Rachael Lodge. No.
ID; District Lodge. No. ia. and Friendship
Lodge. No. %. were present. Mr.. Fred X.
Selinser was elected chairman of the joint
committee: Refreshments were furnished
by Mrs. Guggenheimer. The proceeds OF
the entertainment and dance will be for
the benefit of the United Hebrew Chari-
ties.
A grand cake walk took place Saturday
evening at Prof. Duell's dancing academy
31st and street A prize of gold was
offered for the best effort, which was car
ried off by George Blackman and Robert
Petit They took the part Of a negro
couple. Messrs. Fitz and Ryan and Messrs.
Cole and Blackman also did well, and were
given honorable mention by the judges
Ihose who were present were Mr.. and
Mrs. Duell. Miss DeNeale. Mr.. and Mrs.
Lucas, Miss Lucas. Miss johnson, Misses
Sherwood. Griffin. Tray. Haislup. McGin-
MIS- Rolph, Hughes, Callahan. Link.ns,
Fox, Leonard. Shea, Thorn, Downey,
Brown, Messrs. Allen, Daley, johnson.
Brown. Cole. Trunnell. Boyce, Conley, Lee,
Burrows. Golden, Fritz, Ryan. Miller, Dono-
van and others.
Francisco Perna of Tenleytown accom-
panied by his brother. will leave Thurs
day for Italy, where they will spend three
months, visiting their mother and receiv-
ing their share of an estate which is being
settled.
The annual election of officers of Potomac
Lodge, No. 5. F. A. A. NJ, will be held this
evening at Masonic Hall.
1t Is understood that at a recent mees-
ing Of the Grand Lodge of the Order of
the Eastern Star one of the members of
the lodge was appointed to organize a
lodge of the order in Georgetown.
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GALLAUDET THE CHAMPIONS.

Holds First Place I'm the IntercOlleR-
late Association.
Gallaudet College won the foot ball cham
pionship Of the Intercollegiate Association
of Maryland and the District of Columbia
by playing St. Johns College at Annapolis
Saturday to standstill. The store stood
Go. Gallaudet played a strong defensive
game, and when opportunity offered rushed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06
What a Wonderful Waist Oppor=
tumitY is YOursg

WE CAN SELL WAIST THE LIKE OF
WHICH HAS NEV Err KNOWN A PRICE. LESS
THAN SO. 1T Is MAZE OF THE VERY FINEST
HEAVY BLACK TAFFETA, IN THE MOST En-
IRENE RUSSIAN BLOUSE EFFECT THERE
IS WIDE ROW OF MARROW TUCKS DOWN
THE FRONT AND CURVED YOKE WITH
THREE WIDE PLEATS IN THE BACK TIT,
WAIST HAS SMALL SLEEVES AND TWO-BuT-
ION CUFFS-CAN BE WORN WITH STANDING
COLLAR OR RIBBON BAND. THE BACK Is
TlGHT-FITTlNG AND SETS SNUGLY AT TILE
AT
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06
Preparing for Christmas Treat.

There was large attendance at the regu-
lar session of Minnehaha Juvenile Temple
last Saturday afternoon. A considerable
amount Of business, In preparation for the
Christmas entertainment was transacted
and one candidate was initiated. Chief
Templar Eurlingame In the chair.
Readings were given by Harry Pitts and
Clara Wise. and recitation by Miss Helen
Davis. Addresses ere made by the grand
superintendent and by the superintendent
of the temple, Miss Daniel.
The regular session of Mrs. Bishops IN
dine Temple Saturday afternoon was also
we'll attended, and two new members ini-
tiated A rehearsal by the little people
showed an advanced stage of preparation
for the treat they are soon to give TO their
parents and friends.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06
Two Golf Tournaments.

Two tournaments to be held under the
auspices OF the Washington Golf Club
nave been arranged for. The first will be
held December 20 and will consist of two
contests the first for the possession of the
cup presented by President Henry May,
to be known as the "President's Gun
Match" and the second medal play for
two prizes. During the week following
the club will play for the possession Of a
cup contributed by Mr.. w. ]. Boardman.
to be known as the Boardman Gun.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06
A Medal of Honor.

A medal OF honor has been presented to
Col. Louis P. Di Cesnola, Metropolitan Mu-
scum of Art, New York city. for most dis.
tinguished gallantry as colonel of the 4th
New York Cavalry at Aide, Va, June IL,
1862