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Evening star., 1898-10-26
NEW COMET NEAR THE EARTH.
'nusualty Close Visit of the wan-
derer Reported by Prof Frisbte.

Prof. Edgar Frisbie OF the naval observa-
tory is engaged in computing the orbit Of
new comet. 1t was first seen by Prof.
w. r. Brooks Of Geneva, n. Y. Thursday
of last week.
Prof. Frisbie says that he has msde
three observations. and the comet is won
dertuily bright and moving with great ve-
loclty, proving, IN his opinion, that IL is
unusually near the earth
II appears to be a large, round body"
says Prof. Frisbie. and has moved over
nine degrees in four days, going south and
increasing It's right ascension continually.
II was first seen about ten degrees south OF
the principal star of the constellation Dra-
CO, not far from the second star OF the
Great bpper. 1t has moved steadily to-
ward the constellation OF Hercules and 10
now passing through it. The comet Is seen
TO the best advantage just after sundown
or Just before sunrise. as IL is then closer
10 the earth. Ii is fully three degrees IN
diameter. and particularly interesting on
account Of its brightness and the great
rapidity with which it is moving through
the heavens.
From the present outlook OF its course
II VIII probably be visible 10 the naked eye
IN Few days. The northern heavens will
then be brilliantly lighted and the visible
movement of the comet will present a
startling effect"
Evening star., 1898-10-26
AN ANNIVERSARY MEETING.
interesting Exercises fin Honor of n
w. c. Il. L. Event


The anniversary meeting Of Che soldiers.
sailors and marines department of the
Woman's Christian Temperance Union was
held last evening at the Church of Our
Father, corner 18th and l. streets north
west. The meeting was presided over by
MISS l.. III. Chase, superintendent of the
department.. Eight young ladies, members
OF the Young Woman's Christian Temper
auce Union, dressed entirely in white, with
wide sashes of red, white and blue. acted
as ushers. A party of marines in uniform
from the marine barracks gave with fife
and drum all the camp calls At the close
OF the meeting taps" were sounded by the
buglers
Kew. Leslie Moore. pastor of the church.
opened the meeting with prayer. The Ce-
cillan Quartet. composed OF Miss Thomp=
son, Miss Burton, Miss Shields and Miss
Callahan, sang several selections, and Miss
Ada Louise Townsend recited. Miss L. S.
Weightman read the report of the depart
ment Tor the year. Mrs, Margaret B. Plat
made brief address. and Rev. Leslie
Moore talked In patriotic strain, and
solo.
Evening star., 1898-10-26
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN
Double Funeral ofaAged Mr. and Mrs.
William.Knowles
Annual Retreat of the pniversity
Improvement Off H ulse Property.

The funeral of Mr.! William Knowles Of
No. 122S 3Oth street, who died suddenly
Saturday afternoon. = and Of his widow,
Mrs. PAMELA A. Knowies, aged seventy
five. who died Sunday morning. as a result
Of the shock caused by her husbands sud
den death, as stated in The Star on Mon
day last. was held yesterday afternoon at
3:30 o'clock from Christ Church, corner of
31st and streets. Mr.. Knowles had filled
the position Of senior warden at the church
for nearly forty years. 1t was In charge
Of Undertaken Birch, and two handsome
caskets incased the remains OF the aged
couple No services were held at the
house.
At the church the cortege was met by
the rector, Rev. Albert Stuart, D. D.. who,
with the assistance of Rev. William T.
Snyder of the Church Of the Incarnation,
conducted the religious exercises. The
church was filled with friends Of the de-
ceased, and many others drawn by the
double funeral. The services were very
simple, and no remarks were made by the
officiating clergymen. The vested choir
sang an appropriate hymn.
The pa1lbearers were mostly from the
vestry of Christ Church and were. Messrs
Joseph Bradley M. J. Adler, Benjamin Mil
Ter, DR.. William Brace, w. B. Orme, DR..
Thomas Marshall. George G. Boteler. Will
taiil n. ooiuol, 10OmaS j. Jones, ii.
s. Matthews, DR.. Rhett Stuart and J. H.
Gordon.
The services at the cemetery were simple
and private, both bodies being lowered in
the one grave.
The annual retreat Of the students of
Georgetown University commenced today
and will continue until Sunday. Rev.
James A. Doonan, the twenty ninth presi-
dent of the university, conducts the re-
treat. His term of office extended from
1SS2 to 1898, he being relieved by Rev j.
ilavens Richards, s. j., who held the posi-
tlon OF rector for ten years, until succeed
ed by the present rector. Rev. John D
Whitney, S. ]. The students will assem-
BILE in the Dahlgren Memorial Chapel every
evening for instructions and sermon, this
order continuing till Friday. with com
munion on Sunday. On account of the re-
treat the regular lecture of the course in
the Castor Memorial Hall was held last
evening instead of tonight
Mr.. w. F. Hunt has purchased the Hulse
property, located at No. 1715 35th street,
whlch ne Will occupy as his home after
making improvements. He has taken out
a permit to build additional story to the
present building and make other altera-
tons, which will be commenced as soon as
possible
The new residence of Mr.. P. T. Berry, tie
cashier OF the Farmers and Mechanics
National Bank, on Duubarton avenue near
"lst street, is nearing completion. The
brick work is almost entirely completad
The funeral Of Mr. Dennis Hagerty, whose
death was mentioned in The Star yester-
day, was held this morning from his late
residence on 33d street. A mass of requiem
was chanted over the remains at Trinity
Church
BY order of the Commissioners the sim
of S4O0 will be spent IN improving the road
way in the grounds of the Industrial Home
School.
Evening star., 1898-10-26
NATIONALITY ENTERTAINMENT
"1modauRhsis Inauearates a Series
of Unique Social Events


The first of series of what may be
termed "Nattcpality entert atnnents" was
given last evening by Wimodaughsis at the
rooms Of the organization. 1926 New York
avenue. 1t was Scotch social and proved
unique event. The members Of the Gale
DOMAIN Club and other Scotch residents Of
this city were present to. the number of
several hundred persons. The rooms were
attractively decorated.
The feature Of the evening was an ad-
dress by Rev. DR.. Thomas Chalmers Eas-
ton. entitled THE Land o. Cakes" Rev.
Dr Easton dwelt particularly on Scotch
history and referred in interesting man
ner to the Scotch ancestry of President
Mckinley.
Miss Hortense ,Keables sang a medley of
twenty-six Scotch songs. Mrs Woodhead
sang Annie Laurie" Coming Thro' the
Rye" Call Herrin " and Bonnie Dun
dee" Miss Annie Ferguson danced the
highland fling and Miss Mabel Reeves sang
The Flower of Dumblane." The program
was concluded by the singing Of Aud
Lang Syne" by all present. Refreshments
were served and the remainder of the even
ing devoted to social intercourse and the
inspection of a table Of Scotch relics These
included a skein-dhu, or knife; a ladle.
plates and pictures of great historical val
re. Next month a German entertainment
will be given by the Wimodaughsis. while
others. characteristic of other nations will
follow at intervals Of four weeks
Evening star., 1898-10-26
USE OF SIDEWALKS,
General Regulations Prescrfbed by
the District Commissioners.

&uIat1On8 ffeeCr1DcQ Dy
the District Commissioners.
Pursuant to the provisions Of section of
an act of Congress approved July /, 1898,
entitled AN act to vest in the Commits
sioners Of the District Of Columbia control
Of street parking in said District"
the following regulations for the use, by
abrtting property owners, for business pur-
poses, of portions Of the sidewalk and park
ing on business streets in the city, have
been prescribed:
Il. Applications for permission to use
portions OF the sidewalks and parkings on
business streets shall be addressed to the
Commissioners of the District Of Column
bia, stating the space desired and the na-
ture of the business to be conducted
- Permits will not be transferable, nor
can persons to whom such permits are is
sued subet the privilege, nor will permits
be issued excepting on the condition that
the parties to whom they are issued will
save the District harmless from the re-
suits Of any injury or damage to person or
property which may be caused or OCCASION
ed by such use of the parking sidewalk
space by them.
%. 1t shall be unlawful to place or pile
lumber higher than sixteen feet on any
parked space used under these regulations.
a. Any person or persons violating any
OF the foregoing regulations shall forfeit
the privilege of occupying the sidewalk or
park lg space assigned to him or them,
and his or their license issued under these
regulations shall be revoked: and whenever
such license is revoked for the violation of
any of these regulations 1t shall be the
duty of the person or persons whose license
has been revoked to remove everything
which has been placed On the sidewalk or
parking by him or them within three days
frcTn notice, and restore the sidewalk or
parking to the condition in which 1t was
when the license was granted And that
all permits to occupy sidewalks or park
ing under these regulations shall be sub
Ject to revocation by the Commissioners on
thirty days notice, whenever in their opn-
ion the public interest requires it,
Evening star., 1898-10-26
Frank LesIfe's Montl,Iv.

Mrs. Frank Leslie has resumed the
editorship Of Frank Leslie's Popular
Monthly. which assures a future as bril-
liant as Its past has been prosperous. The
November number just issued shows re-
markabie improvement. and the new form
SO attractive and artistic is to be con-
tinued. The price of the magazine has
been reduced to ten cents or one dollar a
year, which Is unquestionably wise, and
will certainly prove popular
The current number includes in it's ex-
cellently selected contents an illustrated
symposium on Greater America" with
contributions by Col. A K. Mcclure. Gen.
Fitzhugh Lee and Senators Chandler and
Davis: with Wheeler and Roosevelt at
Santiago" by the Rev. Peter MCQUEEN:
articles by Clara Barton on Red Cross
Work in Cuba" Walter Camp on
Football" Mrs. Frank Leslie on THE
Southern Woman" Converting Silver
into Gold"-an account of the dis
covery of DR.. Stephen H. Emmers;
the opening chapters of April Bloom,'
the new sehal story by Egerton
Castle (author of The Pride of Jennico'o
illustrated by Wenzell; complete short
stories by Frank R. Stockton, Margaret F.
Sangster Eta w. Pierce and E. Louise
Liddell. and sketches and poems by Louise
Chandler Moulton, Lillian Whiting H.
Villiers Barnett, Madison Cawen, Isaac w
Eaton. Charles Crandall, r. K. Munktt-
trick and Henry Tyrren. -...
Evening star., 1898-10-26

JUST TRY OUR PLAN ONCE
of having send all the Bread Rolls,
Cake and Pastry-fr resh-every day Then
you'll see how economical and helpful it is.
Drop postal or telephone 235.
kRAFFTS BAKERY. Cor 18th & Pa av.
USE kENNY'S
Fine Dry Roasted Coffees. They have no
equal Pure sugars at cost.
C. d. kENNY'S s City Stores.
Evening star., 1898-10-26
SISTER MARY McMANUs DEAD.
Daughter of Washington People and
Member of Catholic Order.

Sister Mary Kathleen McManus. daugh-
ter of the late Edward and Catherine Nc
Manus of this city, died yesterday after
noon at Sacred Heart Academy, near
Fort Wayne, Ind. The deceased sister was
a member of the Order of the Holy Cross,
and has been a teacher of music in various
schools in the west belonging to that Or
der since her entrance into the commu-
nifty. about fourteen years ago She had
been In falling health the last two years,
but until very recently kept at her post
of duty The remains were taken today
to South Bend, Ind, and the funeral will
take place tomorrow at the mother house,
ST. Mary's. Notre Dame. The burial will
be In the cemetery within the convent
grounds
Evening star., 1898-10-26
Colored Pastors Collateral Returned

Rev. W. j. Howard. the colored pastor
OF Zion Baptist Church. fell into the hands
OF the police last night because he failed
TO have his bicycle lamp burning. Soon
after dark the pastor was called to the
house of a dying man. and he was in such
haste he failed TO get his lamp in order
From the bedside of the dying he started
to house where bridal party awaited
him impatiently. and then il was that the
policeman met him. The pastors explana-
uou did not excuse him with the police
man, but IL was sufficient so far as Prose
cutting Attorney Pugh was concerned, and
his s. collateral was returned
Evening star., 1898-10-26
FEARED THE POORHOUSE.
Aged COIOred Man Says He Prefers
Death to Returning There.

AGED ColOred Man Says He Prefers
Death to Returning There.
Frank Preston, an aged colored man, who
left the poorhouse six months ago. declar-
ed in the Police Court this morning that he
would rather be killed than return to the
place. Last night the old man was found
asleep on the sidewalk on 9th street and
when Policeman Barnes aroused him,
seemed bewildered. Where he lived he
could not tell, but he did manage to say
that he was looking for place to sleep.
1 was tired last night the old man ad-
mitted in court, land 1 sat down on the
curbstone to rest"
How long ago did you leave the poor
house" he was asked
Six MONTHS was his response
And did you want to return?"
NO, SIR declared the aged man; kill
me first"
He said, If released, he would find his
way home unless his legs played out. The
court released him on his personal bonds.
Evening star., 1898-10-26
John Anderson. Plea Failed

John Anderson of Georgetown, who was
unfortunate enough TO lose one of his pedal
extrernities several years ago. was before
Judge Scott in Police Court today as a va
grant.
I'm guilty." he pleaded.
He admitted that he had been in the habit
OF getting intoxicated and OF rushing the
growler."
His only plea for leniency was that he
has an aged mother, but just what good he
is 10 her lid not appear.
a fine of 80 or fifteen days was Imposed.
and the court thought 1t would have good
effect.
Evening star., 1898-10-26
LAW ADVISER OPPOSES.
Unable to Indorse Compromise Offer
I'm Case of Auth and Loeb.

In the case of the District against Auth
and Loeb, sued as sureties on the bond OF
one Carroll, a contractor. a judgment OF
$3.50 having been rendered in favor OF tho
District, the attorney for the District has
rendered the following opinion:
The judgment in this case was for ss5O
and costs. / am Informed that Mr.. Loeb,
ore of the defendants In the Judgment. has
no property cut of which ii can be real
lied, and the proposition is to allow Mr..
Auth 10 pay one-Ealf Of the principal and
be released. The effect Of such settle
ment would be to satisfy the Judgment,
since the remainder could not be collected
against Loeb. | am unable to recommend
favorable action on the proposition
Evening star., 1898-10-26

Children should always increase in
weight. Not to grow, not to increase
in flesh, belongs to old age.
Present and future health demands
that this increase in weight should be
steady and never failing.
To delicate children, SCOTS Emui-
sion brings richer blood and frmer
flesh. Better color comes to the
cheeks and stronger muscles to the
limbs. The gain in weight is sub
stantial; it comes to stay.
Soc and slOo all druggists.
SCOTT q BOVINE. Chemists. New York.
Evening star., 1898-10-26
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUsEMENTs TONIGHT.

Academy-"The Prisoner of Zenda-"
Columbia Theater-Byrne Brothers In
Going to the Races
Grand Opera HoUse-''The Finish of MI
Fresh
Kernan's Lyceum Theater-Rice and Bar
tons Big Gayety.
Lafayette Square-Jeferson De Angels in
The jolly Nusketeer."
tie Host"
Ohio avenue and 18th street-Battle of
Gettysburg.
Metzerott Hall-The Wargraph Exhibi-
ton.
Evening star., 1898-10-26
EXCURSIONS IoIoRRoW.

Steamer Charles Manchester for Mount
Vernon and Marshall Hall at 10 am. and
2:30 pm.
Steamer Newport News for Norfolk and
Fortress Monroe a $50 pm
Steamer Harry Randall for Colonial Beach
and river landings at I am
Steamer Estelle Randall for Glymont and
intermediate points at $50 am.
Trains leave 13i- street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Arlington hourly from m. to
pm.
Trains leave 12l2 street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Mount Vernon hourly from 10
am TO pm.
Cars leave Aqueduct bridge for Arlington
and Fort Myer every half hour from $40
a. m to $40 pm.
Cars leave Aqueduct bridge every hour
for Falls Church.
Evening star., 1898-10-26
Thanks. for the Major of Police.

Major Sylvester has received letter
from Mr. George Truesdell, thanking him,
In the name of Bishop Satterlee, for valu-
able assistance rendered by the major
Captain Austin. Lieutenant Swindells and
the officers under their command in the
management OF the great crowd of persons
who attended the peace cross dedication
ceremonies at the cathedI al grounds Sun
day last.
Evening star., 1898-10-26
WHY SHE DRINKS BEER.
Annie Scott Has to Wash Cio1
With Her Water SuyDIy.

Annie Scott Has to Wash Clothes
With Her Water Supply.
why do you keep on drinking whisky?''
asked Judge Scott of Annie Tyler. colored
this morning in the Police Court.
Il don't drink strong liquor" was her
answer.
What do you drink"
Nothing but beer
Isn't there any water In YOUR neiphbor-
hood?"
Yes, sir" she answered, "but 1 has to
wash with that"
The judge thought a little internal as we'll
as external use of water would do no harm
and fined the woman SO or thirty days
Evening star., 1898-10-26
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Senior Law Class Officers.

The senior law class of Columbian Uni
versity last evening elected officers as fol-
lows: President, Edward z. Denison OF
Illinois; vice president, Joseph Milans of
the District of Columbia; secretary, Paul
Coohsey Of Kentucky; treasurer James B.
Mcclure: executive committeeman, Joseph
w Butto of the District of Columbia, Har-
~ A. Pierce of the District of Columbia
Lawrence Hufty of Virginia. Thomas C.
Ridgeway OF Illinois and William NJ Hal
lam of Kentucky.
Evening star., 1898-10-26
Defendant Wants n New Trial.

motion for a new trial in the case OF
Auguste Koehler against the Metropolitan
Railroad Company has been filed by the
defendant. The plaintiff, who sued for
$4,000, was awarded $1.5p0 by a jury in
Circuit Court No. > recently.
Evening star., 1898-10-26
Scales Were Correct.

An inspection has been made by Mr. w
c. Haskell, the District sealer of weights
and measures. of the 15O-ton scales lately
constructed in the gun foundry at the
Washington navy yard. The scales were
found to be absolutely correct
Evening star., 1898-10-26
The Finest "MuIns" in Town
ire those GUIDE grows, 1924 + st.-Advt.


Emma Scott. colored. was the one-legged
representative OF South Washington who
was in the Police Court dock this morn
ing.
she is to be found drunk in Spring
manD's alley almost every day." was Po-
hceman Carin's complaint.
Judge Scott sent her down for thirty
days in lieu of SO fine.
Evening star., 1898-10-26
Republican Ratification Meeting.

Quite number of republicans attended
the meeting Of the Evansville District Re
publican Club at Beltsville. Nd. last night
Enthusiastic speeches were made by Messrs
Turner OF Kansas. Potter of Laurel, H. B.
Fowler and ]. g. Burchffeld of RiverdaIe
and Rev. Fitzbugh of Baltimore county.
Mr., ], 4. Blundon was unanimously elect
ed chairman Of the meeting The Bladens-
burg Band was in attendance and enIiyen-
ed the meeting with campaign songs and
music
Evening star., 1898-10-26
To the Public.

The leading dealers in market supplies
have stands in new market. ed and p sts,
where full supplies of the finest productions
Of the hot house, farm and garden, also the
choicest cuts Of home-dressed meats. can
always be had. Open every day until noon
Saturdays all day.-Advt
Evening star., 1898-10-26
Policeman Murphy Warned.

Policeman C. II. Murphy, found guilty re-
Gently of leaving his post for ffty-five min
utes. was today. upon the recommendation
of Maj. Sylvester the chief of police. warn
ed, In view of his past good record. that a
COuntenanccd.
Evening star., 1898-10-26
Burial of Mrs. James F. Gregory,

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs.
James r Gregory were held yesterday at
her late residence. No. 1882 l street north
west Bishop Wilmer of Alabama, assist
60 by BISHOP Whittle of Missouri and Rev.
ernest Paddock. assistant rector of St.
JOINS Episcopal Church, offciated. The
honorary pallbearers were Captain Miller
OF the Engineer Corps. Captain Mills,
Major Schuler, Mr.. Dunlop. Mr.. RaveneI
John Baker and John Blair. Iuterment
took place at Arlington
Evening star., 1898-10-26
Wife Cutter Gets SIX Months.

Bad temper and liquor caused William
Thomas, colored, to get in an alteration
with his wife last night, and when he had
cut her in the leg with penknife a po-
liceman appeared and arrested him. The
assault followed the wifes refusal to give
her husband 8 cents. He was before the
Police Court today, and Judge Kimball
gave him six months In jail.
Evening star., 1898-10-26
Evil Womsh Punished

BERTHE Granson andiJuha Brown, colored.
who work in a house lar the disreputable
section of the. city. participated in a street
fight last night. The former had a PEN
knife and the lattess used stove poker
They were fined $5 eachstoday. "a. ,-
Evening star., 1898-10-26
Coal, Lowe.t Prices.

Call at my offices for plan of buying that
AFFORDS you every protection. Lowest prices
since 1916. J. Maury Dove 21st and l. 1905
h. 1875 N NV. and 18th and D s.w.-Adyt.
Evening star., 1898-10-26
All Washington an Audience.

The Stars Wanted Help and Situations
columns are carefully read by thousands
daily. Fifteen cents pays for fifteen words
Evening star., 1898-10-26
Bel,irerent Coiored Woman in jail

Susie Pickett. colored, was sentenced to
364 days In Jail by Judge kimball today for
fracturing with q stone the skull of Mar
tha Washington. also colored. Susie gave
a further exhibition In court of her beilig-
erent spirit by threatening the life of the
woman whom she had already seriously in
jured.
Evening star., 1898-10-26
Peace Jubilee. PhiladeIphfa.

Civic Parade Postponed until Friday, 2sth.
Owing to weather conditions. the civic
parade has been postponed until Friday. the
2Sth instant. The Pennsylvania railroad
will continue sale of tickets at one fare
rate until October %. good to return until
October 31-Adyt
Evening star., 1898-10-26
Cheap Hubitclty

For fifteen cents yssu can Let every one in
Washington know tss a star want ad. that
you want a situation or want q cook.
Evening star., 1898-10-26
$500 To Philadelphia and Re- s.oo

turn via pennsylvania Railroad
account OF the Peace jubilee, excursion
tickets will be or sale October "a TO 27
good to return until Oct 81, at rate of 81
advertisement
Evening star., 1898-10-26

The public are invited to come to the
West End market, corner 22d and P SITS.
Grand display of meats. vegetables and
produce Market open every day.-Advt
Evening star., 1898-10-26

The West End market, 22d and SITS, is
the fir est market in the District. Market
open every day. Prices reasonable, and
rronpt delivery.-Advt.
Evening star., 1898-10-26
Hsrrfsonss1ohnson Elected.

Mr.. j. Harrfsons1OhnsonE Elected.
Mr.. ]. Harrison johnson has been chosen
to fill the vacancy Oh the board of mana
gers Of the Mutual'1Fire Insurance Com
pany Of the DISTRICT cansed by the death
Of Mr. Albanus L. Johison.
Evening star., 1898-10-26

Immensely improved. SuperbIy illustrated
Tic Tic cuJ 70 10 certs- Buy a copy today.
Edition lulited--Advt.
Evening star., 1898-10-26
Wants Quickly Filled.

AT this season, when many are seek
ing situations, and. on the other hand. so
many seeking employees. it is of interest
to know that advertisements under the
classifications Wanted Help and Wanted
Situations are inserted in The Star at a
charge of is cents for fifteen words.
Evening star., 1898-10-26

Col James B. Carter, Junior vice COM
mander Of the Department of the Potomac,
4. A R., died suddenly last evening at his
residence, No. 1902 T street northwest. He
had been suffering for some time, but was
only confined to his bed for about ten days.
Mr. Carter was a veteran of the civil war.
having served in a New York regiment.
and had resided in Washington since 1864.
He was clerk in the Treasury Depart
ment and was president of the Carter
hardware Company, which was actively
managed by his sons He was nroninenf
In Grand Army work and was also a mem
Der of the Union Soldiers Alliance.
No arrangements have yet been made for
the funeral, as the family is awaiting the
arrlva! OF one of the sons from the west
1t will probably be on Friday and under
the auspices of the G. A. r.