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Evening star., 1897-01-13
CHARITY FUNDS NEEDED
4 Houss-so- -Heasel Canvass Nay Have to Be
Ordered.
The Central Relief Comrnftfee,s Fund
IL Growing low Rad the
Pressure IncreWves.

The eentribations o6 the. charitable peo-
PIE of the District In response to the ap-
peal OF the central relief committee for
FUNDS Tor carrying ondtheswork of prevents
ing suffering IN the District this winter
nave not been large enough to meet the
demands upon the committee and the As
soc1ated Charities, through which the COM
mittee Is making distributions 1t may be
tnat the lack OF snow and until the last
Few days. OF really cold weather, has Gre
ated the impression that relief has not
peen urgently needed by the people, but
tnls IS refuted by the constant and in
creasfng pressure upon the. charitable
agencies, and IT Is apparent that there is
great restitution among the poorer classes
and that unless the contributions are soon
increased the central relief committee will
De oolged to fnaugurate a canvass from
mousse to house for funds and material for
tne reheI OF the poor, or there will be
widespread distress and actual suffering,
sucn as this community seldom knows
Speaking on this subject today Mr.. Jas.
+. FITCH, chairman of the finance subcom-
mittee of the central relief committee said
to Star reporter:
me responses to the appeal for aid
made through the press have greatly DIS
appointed the relief committee This ap-
peal appeared at Christmas time and it
was hoped that it would open the hearts
ana purses OF the people generally through
the influence of the charitable and gen.
erous suggestions of that season. But the
total amount realized has been but lit
tie over $500 In money, and the contribu-
tlons IN clothing and provisions have been
correspondingly small So great is the
demand for relief in proportion to the
means at our disposal that before the close
OF this week the money and the provisions
will be entirely exhausted.
1t Is to be rem embered that this plan
OF securing means by general contributions
through the influence of appeal was
adopted to save the people of the Dis
tr1ct the annoyance of a house to house
visitation, as well as to avoid the tempta-
ton to wholesale begging, occasioned by
the reports of large collections of money
and the sight of wagons making syste-
matte collections of clothing and pro-
visions. The house to house solicitation of
FUNDS Is our last resort, and it is to be
hoped that we will not be forced to adopt
It, because 1t involves a great amount of
labor and care and is a serious embarrass-
ment to the people.
The idea evidently prevails that because
the sun has been shining brightly nearly
every day this winter there can, therefore,
be no suffering among the poor. This is
erroneous and unfortunate. 1 hope that
no one will continue to wait for the snow
his proper share to this splendid fund
from which the needs of the worthy poor
may be met. The committee has made
such arrangements as to prevent entirely.
duplication and, indiscriminate almsgiving,
and the citizens may feel assured that
their gifts will be dispensed with all pru-
dence.
Evening star., 1897-01-13
Moody Choir RehearsaI

Ihe first rehearsal Of the season was held
ny the Moody Choir last night at the First
haptlst Church, 10th and streets north
west fully three hundred members of the
organization being present. Active work
was begun Immediately upon the assem-
oiins of the different parts, with Mr.. Percy
roster directing both the work of the
chorus and the string orchestra which ac-
conpanled 1t. Arrangements are being
made for a concert to he given IN the
spring, which is expected to be an unusr-
any flne musical affair. 1t is expected that
over five hundred voices will be trained to
nlgn perfection In preparation for this con-
tlous enort that the chorus has yet under
taken. The choir will meet once a montA
Evening star., 1897-01-13
Funeral of Erastus G. Weaver.

Erastus c. Weaver, who died Monday at
his home, 5l2 sth street northwest in this
city, took place this morning from Hamlne
NJ h. Church. Though he had been an in
Valfd for long tine, Mr.. Weaver's death
came sud lenly and caused great shock to
his family and many friends. He retired
about 10 o'clock Sunday night and was COM
PEELED to leave his bed about midnight. At
thai time he was affected with acute pain
i'll the region of mis- heart but feeling no
uneasiness concerning his condition de-
layed awhile calling the members of his
iamily However, it was not long before
ne realized the seriousness of his suffering
and summoned to his side his wife and
children. physician was sent for imme-
diately, but before his arrival Mr.. Weaver
was dead He was man widely known
and held in high esteem in this city where
ne spent the last thirty-two years of his
NE. He was born in the town of Laurens,
OtSeSo county, New York, on the 2Sth day
of June, 1929, and resided in the empire
state until July IA, 1862, when he marched
to the front as first sergeant of Company
Is. 121st New York Volunteer Infantry
He served with great gallantry, partfc-
pating in twenty-five battles and winning
finally the rank of captain. At the close
of the wal he was appointed to q position
of trust in the office Of the paymaster gen.
eral of the army, which he held for a time
later beginning the practice of his pro-
fession, the law. This was in 1874, and
from that time until 1885, when his health
began TO fail, he was well known in the
District of Columbia an attorney, justice
of the peace and commissioner of deeds
During Il part of this time he served as a
member of the board of assessors of the
District, and was honored with other duties
in connection with the local government.
AT the funeral 8 .rvices this morning the
sermon was preached by the Rev. s. NJ
Hartsock, pastor of Ryland NJ. E. Church.
The ceremony was under the auspices of
Carson r. in wi hich
the deceased held membership. The asso-
Ciation of the survivors of the 9th Army
Corps. of which he was also a member,
participated.
Evening star., 1897-01-13
COHna InnfalInflon

The officers Of o. P. Morton Corps, No.
!, were installed last evening at their hall.
l4l2 pennsylvania avenue. Miss Ida Duck
EFT was the installing officer. Officers
President. Julia Mason Layton; senior vice
president, Julia Collier; junior vice presi
dent Mary Griffith; chaplain, Ruth r..
Goodwin; secretary, Anna V. Thomp-
kiDs; treasurer. Nellie Morgan; con-
ductor. Harriet Piper; guard, Alice Chase;
assistant conductor. Francis Shields. The
department president, Mrs. Annie W. John
son; her senior vice president, Mrs. Bessie
b. Cheshire; secretary, Mrs. /. L. Chase:
treasurer. Miss Thompkins; chairman of
executive board. Mrs. Georgia G. Bain past
national senior vice president, Mrs. l. V.
Hendricks; chairman cf committee on pa
triotic teaching, Mrs. Isabel Worrell Ball:
president Of Charles Sumner Corps, Mrs.
Julia Hamilton; past presidents, Misses
Goings and Howard, and a large number of
w. r. C.'s were present. The outgoing ad-
ministration's report on relief for the year
was an excellent enc. showing that this
corps never forgets her needy and depend
eQt ores
Evening star., 1897-01-13
Want II Set AasAe.

Mary II. Summers and FIVE others, as the
sole surviving heirs-at-law of the late Jas
Burgess, who died htestate July 8. 1889,
nave hled q bill in equity against Isaac
Lyon. praying that their conveyance to
Lyon for SS75 of their title and interest to
and IN lots 10 and II. square 1906 and part
OF lot 3. square 9sH. may be set aside as null
and void, or that the conveyance may be
made mortgage thereon. or that there be
q sale OF the property. The same relief is
also prayed in the matter OF an alleged
conveyance by Geo. W. Burgess, one Of the
complainants. OF his title and interest to
and In the said property to Lyon. 1t is
ciaimeo Dy Burgess that his conveyance
was secured by Misrepresentation and
IrdCo, ana the other complainants charge
tnat the consideration paid them was
grossly inadequate, the property being
worth. they claim 5000
Inc complainants are represented by At
torney John H. Adriaans
Mr. Lyon stated to a Star reporter that
ne would show that he came into possession
OF the property from Samuel Bieber and
that he would also show the charge Of the
complainants to be unfounded.
The neat and attractive three-story and
basement brick dwelling, No. 1903 4th street
northwest, will be sold at auction by trus-
tees at o'clock tomorrow afternoon. See
advertisement for description.
EXQUISITE Floral Decorations. GUIDE, 1924 F
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1897-01-13
Wimoda ughsis Social.

The Wimodaughsis gave a social last
evening. the principal feature of which
was the talk Of Miss Adelia Gates. who has
been around the globe and who devoted her
address TO the eight months of her travels
spent in Denmark, Sweden, Norway and
Lapland. Miss Gates talk was most inter-
esting and was listened to with close at
tention by the large number of guests
present. The Dramatic Art Club presented
a play. entitled "A Slight Mistake" in
which Miss Laura Thompson, Miss Sarah
A. Green, Miss Anna E. Black, Miss Alice
Burgess and Mrs. Frances Knight took
part. Prof. Merrill will speak at the social
to be given next Tuesday evening, besides
which there will be music and other ex-
erciSes.
Evening star., 1897-01-13
Entertained N ShrIuer.

Capt. Cunningham, who assisted Mr..
Polk Miller in his entertainment at the La
fayette Square Theater last evening, was
the guest of honor. together with the Alex
andria visitors who attended the perform
ance, at dinner at the Hotel johnson
after the entertainment. Capt. Cunning
nam Is tllustrious pOtentate OF Acca Tenn
PIE. Order of the Mystic Shrine. at Rich
moAd, and the gentlemen who gave the
dinner were members of Almas Temple of
this city. including Mr.. Harrison D.ngman
imperial potentate of the United States
and Messrs- John III. Alcott A. G. White
r e. Behrens and Harry Standiford
Evening star., 1897-01-13
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUsEMENTs TONIGHT.

Academy of Music.-'The Woman in
Black"
Bijou Theater.-The Moss Jollity Com
pany.
Center Market Hall.-Poultry and pigeon
show.
Colombia Theater.-Albert Chevalier and
his London Company
Grand Opera House.-"Fallen Among
Thieves"
Ice Palace, 5th and L streets northwest
Real Ice Skating
Kernan's Lyceum Theater.-The London
Gaiety Girls.
Lafayette Square Opera House.-The
Carroll Institute Dramatic Club In "A
Night on
Metropolitan Baptist Church--The IA
nous Canadian Jubilee Singers
New National Theater.-Hanlon Brothers
in "Superba-"
Willard HaIl-Exhibition of the Cinema
togrephe.
Evening star., 1897-01-13

Edward Thomas Pritchard weII-known
resident Of this city. died at the residence
of his brother. DR.. George j. Pritchard. sig
10th street. at 80 yesterday afternoon, af-
ter a short Illness. Mr.. Pritehard was born
in this city afty-four years ago, his parents
being the late Edward and Lettice f,
Prltchard- He was man of the highest in
tegrity. of quiet and unassuming manner.
and enjoyed to marked degree the con-
hhence. respect and esteem OF all who
knew him. His funeral viii take place
from MS brothers residence AT = o'clock
tomorrow afternoon. The interment will be
made at Rock Creek Church cemetery.
Evening star., 1897-01-13
College Monetary Conference.

woods Commercial College monetary
conference held meeting last evening, the
oeDate being on the proposition that the
raiiroads OF the United States should be
controlled by the government. Mr. D. d.
thompson and Mr.. Conkling upheld the af-
nrmative, and Mr.. ]. D. Hall. T. c. Taylor
ana Prof. Wood the negative. After the
debate an orchestra, consisting of r ~
Iaylor. Miss Malissa B. Farrell, Miss Mary
=: Taylor. Miss Norma Lewis Master Roy
wilcox. Mr.. Joseph P. Rudy, Edw. Becker
an ana William W. Biggs, and led by D. b.
while Miss Calver. Miss Ruth Washburn
ana Mr. Fellheimer contributed numbers
10 the program. The subject for next
1tesdays debate is 'Intemperance is More
destructive to Mankind Than War"
Evening star., 1897-01-13
NewsbOys' Home.

The monthly meeting of the board of
managers of the Newsboys' Home was held
Monday After the transaction of routine
business. the secretary announced that a
donation of 800 had been received from
The Evening Star Publishing Company
The secretary was requested to acknowl-
edge the receipt of the money and to ex-
press the qualification of the members of
the board for the gift 1t was determined
10 purchase with the money some articles
Tor The gymnasium which the boys have
wanted for long time.
Evening star., 1897-01-13
Jolly and Generous spor,.me,

AT the regular monthly meeting of the
lexington Fishing ar d Gun Club, held at
the residence OF Lemuel Robey, SI2 X
street southeast. the members unanimously
voted tc donate So to The Evening Star
pass saving fund. which Is being devoted
10 SEEMING the canal. The club then in
oulsed In its usual entertainment and feast.
and adjourned to meet February 3 at the
residence OF Mr.. II. NJ. Schneider. No sl2
IIth street northwest The club IA In a
hourlshing condition. and several of the
members contemplate great Sport shortIv
with the ducks down the river.
Evening star., 1897-01-13
Destitute wo.s. aud c.,,sr.,

At the meeting OF the National Associa-
ton for the Relief of Destitute CoIored
Women and Children neld yesterday the
reports showed that at the home on sth
street there are upward of 100 inmates.
and that during the past year seven boys
and three girls have been indentured, two
boys and two girls have been adopted, and
four girls have been returned to their
homes. circumstances having enabled their
parents to care for them properly
Evening star., 1897-01-13
Ducks Are Scarce.

Small wild ducks have been scarce this
season. and prices have been correspond
ingiy high. Malards have been more plen-
tiful than any other wild ducks. and the
local dealers are still getting large guam
titles of them from the lower river and the
Chesapeake During January and Febr,I-
ary the demand for game is larger than
at any other time, because of the number
of dinners given a falling off in the de-
mand for game for dinners has been noticed
this month, but the dealers hope that after
the change of administration there will be
d better market.
Evening star., 1897-01-13
The Santa Cs.~ Club Funds.

The Evening Star Newspaper Co. has
turned over to Mr. VIM. B. Powell, the
superintendent of the public schools the
sum of s296.93, which represents the
amount of subscriptions to The Evening
Star Santa Claus Club this winter The
money was raised in connection with the
pound party which was held in the public
schools just before the Christmas holidays
1t will be distributed through the agency
of the supervising principals of the differ
ent divisions, and will be used for the re-
lief of the poor. the special object being the
purchase of good substantial shoes for des-
titute school children.
Evening star., 1897-01-13
CITY AND DISTRICT.
A Treat for Little Folks.

The little people of the city and even
children of larger growth will be inter
estei in knowing that Chief the famous
lorg-tailed pony, is to be on free exhibi-
ton at Woodward & Lothrop's, from 10 to
. daily, all the week. Chief is bright
little jet black Shetland pony, only forty
two inches high, weighs 800 pounds, with a
tail five feet long. which is foot longer
than that of any pony known. The hair
On his body is also longer than usual be-
Ing three or four inches in length. He has
crossed the Atlantic and this continent
His trappings and equipment are the most
beautiful of any horse travelling. He was
originally with a circus and came near be-
ing killed. The car in which he travelled
was destroyed. and several horses and men
Were killed at his side, but he escaped
without a scratch.
Evening star., 1897-01-13
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to the
following: WMte-Wm g. Walter and
Mary c. Knott, both of Prince Georges
county. Nd; Thomas c.. segar and Annie
J. Beach: Hugh A. Campbell and Mary NJ.
West; Oliver 8. Proctor and Jessie C. Nor
ton; Frank H. Ray and Eta K. Jaeger.
both Of New York city; Charles g. Mosher
of Portchester. N. Y. and Anna M. De
Hart Of this city; Hardy b. Willis and
Nina ]. Metzger. both Of Richmond. Va. !:
Jacob 8. Redman and Lille r. Bronson.
Colored-Lewis Grimes and Narcissa Jett:
Thomas Nickens and Annie Turner.
Evening star., 1897-01-13

No other Oil and no other medi-
cine has ever been discovered which
can take the place of Cod-liver Oil
in all conditions of wasting. New
remedies come, live their little day
and die, but Cod-liver Oil remains
the rock on which all hope for re-
covery must rest. When it is scien-
tihcally prepared, as in SCOTS Emul-
sion, it checks the progress of the
disease, the congestion and inflam-
nation subside and the process of
healing begins. There is the whole
truth. Book about it free.
SCOTT BOVINE. New York. IL
Evening star., 1897-01-13
sympathy for James Tucker.

The tender solicitude displayed for his
children by James Tucker. the -lineman,
when ne was so terribly injured last week,
an account of which was given in The
Evening Star, has inspired a responsive
sentiment in many hearts Yesterday The
Star received letter inclosing a dollar 1t
read follows: Please accept a widow $
mite for the benefit of the family of James
Tucker / wish l could give one hundred
instead of one. but We are poor II was
signed Widow and Children"
Evening star., 1897-01-13
Death of Mrs. yickery,

Ine wife OF Richard s. Vickery, who is
retired officer of the United States army
cieo very suddenly Monday night of apo
plexy, at her residence. 241S 14th street
northwest. Up to few moments before
ner death she appeared to be in the best of
health, and her death was great shock
to her many friends.
Evening star., 1897-01-13
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Manchester for Mount Vernon
and Marshall Hall at 10 am
Trains leave 13i. street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Arlington hourly, from am.
to pm
Trains leave 131z street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Mount Vernon at $40, 10:05,
IL OI IN, and 12t5, 2tl5 and 4:15 pm.
Steamer Washington for Norfolk and
Fortress Monroe at Z pm.
Evening star., 1897-01-13
Assault Case.

William, alias Sergeant" Ash, who
Christmas eve murderously assaulted Will
liam Robinson with hatchet in a cook
shop near Sd and c streets. was yesterday
afternoon arraigned In the Police Court on
an information setting forth assault with
intent to kill Robinson has Just been dis
charged from the Emergency Hospital, his
condition having been critical for several
weeks. Ash was held for the action OF the
grand jury In 800 bonds. -. ~
Evening star., 1897-01-13

The Evening Star Almanac is a practical
handbook of useful. everyday informa ton,
OF interest 10 every one, and is brim full
of historical, political, religious and educa-
tional facts. 25 cents a copy. For sale at
the business office Of The Evening Star and
at all news stands
Evening star., 1897-01-13
The Best Value for Least Money

BIB boxes Creamery Butter at 81 81
James F. oyster. 800 Pa. ave. Riggs, Cen
ter and 9TH and X ST. rnkts-Advt.
Evening star., 1897-01-13
KEANEs HoME-DREssED MEAT

KEANES HOME-DFtESSED MEAT
Has for years been understood by house
keepers to stand for all that is excellent
in meat The care exercised in the select
ing Of fine, healthy cattle-the scrupulouS
cleanliness observed throughout the dress
ing of the Meat-and the determination OH
our part-to give our patrons nothing but
the finest-these are the factors that have
made our Home-D Dressed Meats so popular.
I L KEANE. i1-.I1 Center market.
Evening star., 1897-01-13

Shelving, Dressed, $500 Per 100 Ft.
Libbey & Co.. 9Th ~ and New York ave.
advertisement.
Evening star., 1897-01-13
CITYIITEMS.

"Dove Brand" Aauls Make Friends
of every one-w who eats them For % years
they've been known as the finest.
Miller & Krogmann, Cen. & N. L. mkts 1t
Evening star., 1897-01-13

The largest assortment of Oil and Gas
Heaters in the city; low prices. A. Eberly's
Sons, us 9TH ST NV
Evening star., 1897-01-13

III special notice Column. thlrd page.
FINEST AND GRANDEST QUALITY
MEAT
Ever shown on any stand In this market
Is the claim / can suhstantiate to those
who Will call here tomorrow. All those
dainty cuts people of refinement Hke--can
be secured here. JOHN K. KELLY, 9th
St wing Center market.
JAMES B. HENDERSON,
923 F street northwest
Wall Paper. Window Shades,
House Painting and Frescoiny.
Heating Stoves at reduced prices. A.
Eberly's Sons. 11S Ith NV
Evening star., 1897-01-13
WITHOUT A RIVAL.
ANNUAL SALES MORE THAN e.ooo,ooe BOXES

25c. at Drug Stores. or will be sent by o. g.
Agents, B. r. ALLEHD CO., 8e6 Canal st, New
York. post paid. upos rsceipt Of price, Book
free upon application
Evening star., 1897-01-13
Weak Stomach,
Impaired Digestion,
Dis0rdered Liver

they act like magic-a few doses will work won.
ders upon the Vital Organs: strengthening the
muscular system, restoring the long-lost COM
plexion. bringing back the keen edge Of appe-
fite, ard arcusng with the ROSEBUD OF
HEALTH THE WHOLE PHYSICAL ENERGY OF
the human frnme. These are facts admitted by
thousands. all classes OF. society, and one of
the best guarantees to the Nervous ana Debilt.
tated is that BEECHAM'S PILLS HAVE THE
IN THE WORLD
Evening star., 1897-01-13

1OWH buy yFuFtfld86" M0lM0
II you want the finest. Mo- others equal
them for mild cure and delicious flavor In
all markets. B. Emmert, 202 Cen. mkt. II
Evening star., 1897-01-13
Hotel Johnson Cafe..

High-grade Oysters, Meals a la Carte
Business Mans Lunch and Table d'aot
Dinner e o'clock. 1t
Evening star., 1897-01-13
See That It's Our sausaxe
You'lh Buy stPartrid

you buy. You won't enjoy any other nearl
so well. We make all kinds of rich Sausag
J. A. AUGESTERFER, 656 Center mkt.
Evening star., 1897-01-13

The king Of pms Is Beechan's. tys-dly
Evening star., 1897-01-13

Watch for a railroad: Congress Heights
Evening star., 1897-01-13

Royal Headache Powders cure. l0c.
mh5-m,w,f ,stf
Evening star., 1897-01-13
A WONDERFUL MIEplGlNE,

BEECHAMs iJLLs, taken as. directed will
quickly restore Females to complete health They
promptly remove distractions or irregularities Of
the system. For
Evening star., 1897-01-13
TerrnIine. 60 Cents a
Death Of Edward II. Pri,cbara

tomorrow only. MertZ's Pharmacy, ,11th&F
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1897-01-13

See John Kennedy's special prices of coal
in special notice column. third page.
Evening star., 1897-01-13

EXQUISITE Floral Decorations. GUIDE, 1224 F
Advertisement.
The record-union., 1897-10-16
CANNONADING HEARD.
Supposed That a Warship Fired
Upon a FiIibuster.

BRUNSWICK (Ga-), Oct. 15 - Re-
liable parties residing at Hotel Cum
beriand report that an armed Govern
ment vessel lying inside of ST. Andrews
Sound was seen to steam up and cross
the bar. going out to sea under full
speed. Suddenly there came a report
of cannonading.
The description of the Government
boat indicates that it was the Will
mington or some other vessel of her
class. The presumption is that a
cruiser sighted a supposed fiiibuster
and ordered her to slow up, and. upon
refusal, fired upon her.
SAVANNAH (Ga), Oct. Il. - The
Morning News" " correspondent at
Brunswick wires particulars of the
cannonading of Cumberland Island. A
young lady resident of Cumberland ar
rived there to-day with the information
that a strange gunboat steamed up
Cumberland Greek last night. To-day
the craft steamed out at full speed. In
a few minutes cannonading was heard
eff in the mist. and continued for some
time. St. Andrews pilots were aroused
by the reports, and went in search of
the cause They discovered nothing.
Brunswick pilots coming in to-day re-
port that they had sighted no strange
vessel.