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Evening star., 1898-10-12
Epworth League Entertainment.

AT the Metropolitan NJ E. Church last
evening the Epworth League gave It's first
literary entertainment of the season. The au-
dience that filled the large lecture room of
the church was greatly delighted with the
impersonations by Mr.. Harry Daniel of the
leading characters in David Copperfield.
The characters that the author has SO
truly and wildly portrayed in this work
were seen in living form, as MIR. Daniel
presented the story of the book, and the
audience showed their enthusiastic appre-
citation by continued applause. His por-
t1ayal of Wilkins Micawber who always
expected something to turn up" Criah
Heep, who, with his excessive humility"
was a cringng villain still; of Betsy Trot-
wood and Daniel Peggotty, were of excep-
tional merit. Concluding the selections
from Dickens with Copperfelds descrip
ton Of the hurricane in Yarmouth roads,
Mr.. Daniel was recalled to the platform and
gave several miscellaneous readings, in
Guiding selections from James Whtcomb
Riley. Miss Dexter contributed musical
numbers to the entertainment.
Evening star., 1898-10-12
building Trndes Council.

In the absence OF President Silver of the
Building Trades Council Mr. Milford
Spohn presided at the meeting of the coun-
Gil last evening, and Mr. William H. Marsh
was secretary. \ committee was appointed
To the parties who il was reported con-
template erecting several large buildings
IN the city and ask that union labor be
employed exclusively in the construction
Mr. Marsh, fraternal delegate to the
Central Labor Union. reported the proceed
ings Of the last meeting of that body. The
report was accepted.
y committee of five was appointed to
cooperate with the committee appointed
by the Central Labor Union to promote
the organization of tenants league the
object OF which Was stated in The Star of
last evening.
Evening star., 1898-10-12
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Popular Young Physician Dead

The news was received in this city yes
terday of the death Monday of typhoid
fever at Fort CInch. near Fernandina, Fla,
of DR.. Francis Lieber of this city. He
was ore of the younger members of the
profession here, and had large circle of
warm friends. He was man of kindly
disposition and was popular in society. as
well as amOEg the members of his pro-
fession. At the breaking out of the war
he gave IN his practice in this city and
went into the army as a surgeon, and since
last June h has been stationed in Florida
lie was the son of Judge Advocate Cen
eTal Lieher. L. :. army. His mother was
with him in his last sickness. He was
twerty-nine years old and a graduate of
the JUlS ersity of Pennsylvania. class of
N. and was connected with the medical
department OF Georgetown University and
the Emergency Hospital staff.
Evening star., 1898-10-12
APPLICATION APPROVED.
Columbia II. r. COmpany's Proposal
for Issue of Bonds

The application of the Columbia Rail-
way Company for authority to issue $780,
900 of bonds for the Improvement and ex-
tension of its line was today approved by
the District Commissioners. The company,
as heretofore stated in The Star, proposes
TO replace its cable motive power by the
underground electric system within the
city limits and extend it's line from 18th
street east to the District line, the esti-
mated cost of the improvements and ex-
tensions being about 100000 The law re-
quIreS the company to obtain authority
from the commissioners for the proposed
issue of the bonds, and the Commissioners
have had estimates of the cost made by
District officials, their estimates being
somewhat greater in amount than those of
the company But as the company is con-
hdent that 100000 will cover the cost the
issue of bonds in that sum was TODAY ap-
proved by the Commissioners.
Evening star., 1898-10-12
Declines the Nomination..

MagnUs L. Robinson has declined the
nomination of the Charlottesville colored
republican convention of the eighth Vir-
gina district as candidate for Congress In
doing so he declares he regrets having to
der of the Charlottesville convention
adjourned without making a regular nom
ination, and his inability to accept the ten
der of the Charlottesville convention.
leaves the republicans Of the eighth dis
tIiCt, especially the celored members of the
party. without suitable candidate To vote
for. His duties in connection with the John
NJ. laESston Monument Association and
other interests. Mr.. Robinson declares de-
msnd all OF his attention and energy.
Evening star., 1898-10-12
Story Lacks Cen frmatfO

Mary Carter. colored, was the prosecuting
witness in the Police Court today in the
case Of Sadie Smith, also colore6 who was
charged with assault.
What did Sadie do to you?" the COM
planning witness was asked.
She beat me-" was Mary's response
Mary explained that she gave Sadie a
half dollar and told her to slend twenty
cents of it for treat.
She spent the twenty cents said Mary
and then kept the change"
1t was when she asked for t ae return of
the money that Sadie ASSAULTED her
Il never laid my hands or her" said
Sadie. She said that a man gave them fifty
cents, and wnen her money was gone she
spent Mary's twenty-five cent; for her
~ bought a pint of whisky for her." she
said, land after l had bought l. She wanted
her money back
Where did you buy the liq lor?'' Judge
Kimball asked her.
AT Murray's, on 7th street." she an
swered
And how old are your
Nineteen years"
Two small colofed boys were called as
witnesses, but they did not see the trouble
All they knew Of the affair we that Mary
was crying.
The case was dismissed.
Evening star., 1898-10-12
lexington Mothers Club.

The lexington Mothers Club. formerly
known the Mothers Club of United
Brethren Church. held its second bi-mOnth-
II meeting OF the season Monday last. Pa
pers were read upon the subject of The
Law and Gospel OF HerediJy." Mesdames
E. l. Winter. {. G. Janney, Hawkshurst
and " ToPEam participated
At its recent election of officers the fol-
lowing were chosen. President. Mrs. Briggs
Of First Congr' -.atiunal Church; vice presi-
dent. Mrs. Edward Kern Of United Ereth-
reu church. treasurer. Mrs. Collins OF Eek
iHgton PreS!y teriau Church: recording sec
retdTy. Mrs W. Topham of United Breth-
zen church; corresponding secretary. Mrs.
Tingley Of ECkiuS;on Presbyterian Church.
Bretlreu Church
Evening star., 1898-10-12
Exhibits DisagreeabIe Traits.

Judge, your honor, l amt no disagree
able man. Beverly Gordon, colored, said
to Judge Scott this morning. when he was
on trial for disorderly conduct.
He is disagreeable, judge" said a col
ored woman, who appeared as the prose
cutting witness.
How do you know he is?" she was ask
ed.
cause he comes home drunk every
night" she answered, land raises dis
turbance in the room where he don't pay
rent
How do YOU know he does not pay any
rent?'
Il guess 1 ought to know" she answered
"he lives in my house.
Then I presume you do know
A penalty of S or fifteen days was i'm
posed.
Evening star., 1898-10-12
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Charles Manchester for Mt. Yer
non and Marshall Hall at Ia am. and $50
pm.
Steamer Newport News for Norfolk and
Fortress Monroe at $50 pm.
Steamer Estelle Randall for Glymont and
Intermediate points at $50 am.
Steamer Harry Rainfall for Colonial
Beach ana river landings at : am
Trains leave 13ta street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Arlington hourly from m 70
5 pm.
Trains leave 13t. street and Pennsylvania
a. m to > T. m,
Cars leave Aqueduct bridge for Arlington
and Fort Myer every half hour from $40
am. To $40 pm.
Cars leave Aqueduct bridge every hour
for Falls Church.
Evening star., 1898-10-12
VERDICT NOT GUILTY.
Jury ENonerRtes samuel Hntt of
charge of NnnsIaughter.

After being out for nearly five hours tho
jury In The case Of Samuel Bait charged
WITH mansiaught"r. last night returned a
verdict of not guilty. The evidence was
regarded as very favorable To Ratt through
OUT The trial and IN, government failed to
HN the responsibility for John J. Eagles
death for the reason, it is stated. that
non" OF the witnesses seemed to know just
WhAi occurred on the occasion Of the row
hetWcen Bait and Hohlitzcu. eN,..nt :hat
f;aSIe was found lying on the pavement
lie aTterward got up. went to his home.
IN" was found dead in bed next morning.
Taylor
Evening star., 1898-10-12
lnion SOldierA' Alliance

Last evening the banquet and reunion
committee of the Union Soldiers Alliance
held a meeting at the Ebbitt House Chair
man A, Hart presiding. 1t was decided to
hold the reunion on Thursday evening. De-
cember - at the Ebbitt House. and the
following subcommittee were appointed:
Banquet. Messrs. Hart, Richardson and
Tabor; toasts, DIR. Howe, Messrs Stodder
and Janney; printing. Messrs VIM. Gibson.
Johnston and Lewis
Evening star., 1898-10-12
Alleges Brutal Treatment.

Emma Elizabeth Sim, through her attor-
neys, Messrs Wilton ]. Lambert and c. Or
ton Brown. has filed suit for divorce from
Willie c. Sim Of this city. In her petition
Mrs. Sim alleges that she and defendant
were married In 1891 that there have been
two children born to them: that for the
past three years the defendant has been
an habitual drunkard and has frequently
treated complainant in a harsh and brutal
manner. She prays that the court grant
her an absolute divorce. give her the Gus
today Of the children and compel the de-
fendant to contribute to her support.
Evening star., 1898-10-12
Bank Chooses nirector

At Il meeting of the stockholders of the
Capital Savings Bank last evening directors
were elected as follows John r. Lynch.
Robert IL. Terrell. James Storum. WYATT
Archer. Fl. ii. Williams. H. T. Baker. A.
". Tancil. L. c. Bailey, W. r Softon. John
a. Pierre, J. A. johnson. James T Brad
ford, w 5. Montgomery. WHITEHEAD Nc
kinlay and H. +. Montgomery.
The officers are John X. Lynch. president.
IL r Montgomery, vice president; j. A.
johnson, secretary; d. B. McCary, cashier
Evening star., 1898-10-12
Trees Declared to He Dangerous,

Mr.. Irwin b. Linton today requested the
District Commissioners to cause the remov-
al of certaia old trees near the lexington
public school. it being claimed by him tnat
they are dangerous to passers-by and to
the pupils of the school Mr. Irwin was in
formed, however, that as the trees are on
private property the Commissioners are
without power i'll the matter and that own
ers OF the property should be requested to
act in the matter
Evening star., 1898-10-12
The Ladies' of WashinrtOn

and vicinity will have an opportunity today
and tomorrow of seeing Madame George,
from Joel Gutman & Co. 1l2 to 100 North
Eutaw St, Baltimore. Madame George will
display some exquisite creations in pattern
dresses. with elegant tailored gowns, to be
exhibited a Joel Gutman & Co.'S dress
making branch, No 1913 Fl St NV Two
days-Wednesday and Thursday-Advt.
Evening star., 1898-10-12
Potomac Club Prorram.

The Potomac Literary Club held its OPEN
ing meeting for the season at the residence
of ]. Orville Johnson, 469 Pennsylvania
avenue, last evening. The president, Dr.
D. s. Lamb, delivered an essay on AN
Evening With Charles Lamb followed by
musical and literary program in which
the following persons participated: Miss D.
NJ Dexter, Miss NJ. Aurelia Barrin ton,
Miss Florence Stevens. Mrs. Irene Her
nandeZ, Miss Clara Berkner Professor E.
r. Hart and Mr.. S. K. Hall.
Evening star., 1898-10-12
woman's Foreign Missions

About seventy-fve ladies went to Balti-
more this morning, via the Pennsylvania
railroad, TO attend the annual meeting in
that city of the Baltimore branch of the
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the
Baltimore conference. NJ f. Church, which
will be held today. Thursday and Friday
The report from the Washington division
will show the contributions for the year to
have been S2,I55.3S
Evening star., 1898-10-12

John A. Rawlns Post. No. /. G. A r.
VIII hold a campfire or stag partv at Ma
ti"nal Rifles Armory this evening TO COM
httn"r1tc Its thirty-second anniversary and
70 tender a reception TO Major NJ Emmett
f'il. a member OF the organizations
Evening star., 1898-10-12
School Receives a Tronhx.

Spanish flag, taken from the town hall
of Manila on the occasion of the capitula-
ton of that city. was presented yesterday
to the Eastern High School. The flag was
taken from its staff by former student
of the Eastern, Mr. Andrew II. Keleher, a
paymaster in the army in the Philippines.
Evening star., 1898-10-12
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT.

Academy-"Se "Senegambian Carnival
Columbia Thsater-A War Correspondent.
kernan's Lyceum Theater-RcntG-Saptle
Burlesquc Company
Lafayette Square-'The Cuckoo"
National Theater-"C arlatan.'
Ohio avenue and 10Th street-BattIe OF
Gettysburg
Metzerott Hall-The Wargraph Exhibi
ton .
Evening star., 1898-10-12
Enters Suit for Divorce.

Eva B. Mclean has entered suit for di-
vorce from Phineas G.. Mclean, charging
immortality and naming a correspondent
She asks also the right to resume her
maiden name, Eva B. Russell.
Evening star., 1898-10-12
voters Tickets, vim r. and q

To the west Wednesdays, Fridays and Sat
urdays; also east and north, IT one fare for
the round trip. For particulars see b. &
q. agents-Advt
Evening star., 1898-10-12
Coal. Lowest Prices.

Call at M Offices for plan of buying that
affords you every protection. Lowest prices
since 1876 j. Maury DCvc, 21st and /. laog
II, 1876 NJ NV and l3,h and ID s.w.-Advt
Evening star., 1898-10-12
Frederick. Md. Fair via n. and o.

All trains oct. 10 to H. good to return
until 10th. including admission SO For
special trains leaving Washington at $50
an, oct l. and Is; returning. leave Fred
er!ck pm. same day, including adrnis-
SION. 81 .E,I.-AdNt.
Evening star., 1898-10-12
HOMEMADE PIES.


If you want a delicious pie try one of
Reeves Homemade Pies. The pastry is
light and fiaky and the pies are generously
filed. Lemon Merangue, Fresh Pumpkin,
Custard. Cocoanut. Peach. Cherry, Sweet
Potato Pies. etc. ~ cents each. Delivered
any place in the city in time for lunch
Our pies are made from the famous Cali
fOruia' Flour. which We sell for SJ.2J per
barrel or S1.46 quarter barrel sack. s. A.
REEVES. 1909 F st. n. W.
WE SAVE YOU ALL THE TROUBLE
OF baking at home. Send all the Bread,
Cake. Pastry. etc.-fresh-at any time you
say Our prices are less than it costs to
make such good things at home.
kRAFFTS 5 BAKERY, 18th st. and Pa. ave.
Ours1 80 E, NJ Lamp is perfect and complete
GIG l2tn ST {. a. Muddiman x Co., 12J4 q s..
BEST NEAT I'VE EVER HAD
on my table. is the way lady spoke re-
Gently of that blue grass Beef were now
selling. The unusually fine quality of it has
created much comment among visitors to
Center Market. At T. T. KfIANE'S stands
only Gi-1-..lJ. just inside 9TH st. entrance.
Gas ard Oil Heaters. Prices low. A
Eberiy's SoIs, us eth st. NV.
FOR YOUR ICED TEA
Use "Kenny's Cheon." the best SOC. tea in
America. Pure American-refined Sugars
Sold at cost.
c. d. KENNY, S city stores
FOR YOUR ICED TEA
Use "Kenny's Cheon," the best SOC. tea In
America Pure American-refned Sugars
sold at cost
C. D. KENNY. s city stores.
Evening star., 1898-10-12
Must Paw AItmopx

James Halpin has been ordered by Judge
Hagner to pay his wife, Mary Ellen Halpin
so per month aiimony. and $50 In arrears.
Evening star., 1898-10-12
No Architect.

plans or specifications needed for our coal;
protection always in best quality and low
prices. 8. S. Daish & Son, 7O5 18th st. NV
advertisement
Evening star., 1898-10-12
EreSh. English Nio1ets. soc. Bunch

The seasons choicest specimens-at NJ,
a. Luis Loose's, 18th * +; Conn. ave. s, l
, Advertisement.
Evening star., 1898-10-12

Have Your Fine Horses Boarded
AT Downcys Model Stables 16l2-2S l. st
Carriages also for hire-reasonable-A
Evening star., 1898-10-12
Rawlins Post AnnINcrsnrN

Floral Decorations for Weddings.
Gude's work is peerless 1924 F.-Advt.
Evening star., 1898-10-12

OUrS1- - Z. NJ Lamp is perfect and complete.
GIG l2th 81. {. a. Muddiman Il Co., 12JI q s..
Evening star., 1898-10-12

Gas ard Oil Heaters. Prices low. a
Eberly's SoIs us eth st NV
Evening star., 1898-10-12
A Students Death.

Edward Smith, the son of Mr.. Smith of
1908 S5th street died Saturday evening at
1890 o'clock a Georgetown University Hos
pital, of typhoid fever. The deceased was
only twenty years of age and a bright
youth. Several weeks ago he was stricken
with typhoid fever, and, his condition be-
coming SO serious. he was moved to the
hospital, where he remained only two or
the students of the Linthicum Institute.
The funeral will be held tomorrow morn
ing at o'clock at Trinity Church. After
the services the body will be shipped to
Baltimore, where the interment will be
na1a
Evening star., 1898-10-12
FOR YOUR ICED TEA

Use ''Kennys Cheon," the best SOC. tea In
America. Pure American-refined Sugars
sold at cost.
c. D. KENNY, city stores.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-25

Richmond-John Brimage and wife 10
Augustin Is. LipsCOmb. Is feet on south
side Canal street Z "a feet east OF fou-
shee in consideration Of release Of debt
for purchase money Of same.
William X. Polk and wife TO 5. Vein
berg, q 10 1872 feet on north side OF
Franklin street. O. 5-l2 feet west OF
Twenty-sixth street, $500.
Same. John T.. r. Polk and Anna L.
Folks trustee and executor to 5. Vein
berg. q 10 1872 feet on north side or
Franklin street. 50 1912 feet west OK
Twenty-sixth street. $500.
Edward Schumacher and wife 70 Lizzie
G. Anderson, % l-2 feet on north side Of
Clay street. between MunfOrd and Gill
mer streets. s..
Henrico-Robert l.. Butler 10 Charles
Leon Butler. John Edwin Butler, Edgar
Il. White and Richard b.. Green, all the
real estate Of Robert l.. Butler in Hen
rico county described in a Cced recorded
In Deed Book l53 A., page lS5, live stock,
implements. machinery end other person.
al properly thereon, $3.50
Joseph H.. and Edward J. Hargrove,
their wives and Rachel and Samuel Burke
to William II. Tharps, % feet on west
side Of Twenty-secOnd street, l25 feet
north Of l. street. $215.
John II. PalmatCry wife and Charles Il.
and Harry w. Palmatory TO Robert j..
Patterson. co feet on south side Beverly
street, between Washington and RAN
dOlph.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-25
Had No Friend.

AUGUSTA, GA, Jan. 2i-Miss Media
McNeal assistant superintendent OF the
Augusta Hospital died Saturday morning
from the effects OF opium poison. taken
with suicidal intent. The cause for the
deed IS said TO have been disappointment
IN love AFFAIRS. She was found in her
room about / o'clock this morning suffer
ing from the effects Of the drug, and
the hospital physician was summoned.
but all efforts 10 save her life were futile.
Miss McNeal came TO Augusta from tho
pennsylvania Hospital. OF Philadelphia
Prior 10 her connection with tina. insti-
tuition she was In the Emergency Hos
pital. OF Washington: also the Bellevue.
OF New York. In "A farewell letter TO a
lady. Miss McNeai states that she had
no living relative; that she had no one
10 whom she could go in ner trouble.
never having known her parents. and
that her only alternative was death.
Miss McNeai had been out 10 attend 10
a patient. and when she returned TO her
room she wrote the letter to her friend
and took the fatal dose.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-25
MARKET.

CHICAGO, Jan. 24-Jhe last Ten MIN
utes of to-day session In wheat were as
lively as during the days OF the Letter
excitement. Opening At u sharp al
vance. the marKet dawdled aiohs until
nrar the close when the receipt OF news
that American warships had been order
ed to Havana, started every short IN the
Dit FOR cover. There was no wheat Tor
sale and the price shot up IKE me sush
from "a newly tapped gas wen. NJ olh-
ciai closing price for May was given at
g3I5. a cent and a half over saturday s
close. but before the crowd LETT the PIT,
% was bid. July closed at Si.snS'' an
advance Of -. Corn and cats were dul'
but closed with a slight a~dvaL.age. Pro-
visions were strong and showed advances
ranging from > 10 Il cents.
The leading futures ranged as iolloWs;
Opcn. High. Low. close.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-25

Rourne: Treasurer. Mrs. w. L. Moody;
Mrs. l.. X. Thornhill was appointed TO
attend the general committee meetings OF
Richmond and Manchester.
The ladies will be glad to welcome any
new members.
Mrs. Dill said much to encourage the
ladies' in this work, and gave them many
valuable hints on how to succeed Win
THE HUsTINGs COURT.
The Hastings Court was engaged
YES. erdav in the SANDER case OF Mrs.
Annie Spigel against A. Oppelman.
This case was called Friday, but as
Saturday was observed as the Sabbath
day by all interested in the case It was
adjourned over until yesterday morning.
Mrs. Spigel is suing for $500 damages.
Tn. jury i'm the case Of NJ. Is. Staples
against the Petersburg. Railroad Com
pany brought I'm a verdict Saturday in Ia
vor OF the defendant company. Tho
plaintiff owned a horse which was hurt
on the railroad property by falling into
a ditch. The animal had 70 be killed, ana
he sued for her worth.
GYP Is DEAD.
Gvp. the beautiful Newfoundland dog
owned by Mrs. /. b. Lloyd died Sunday.
Everything was done for him that could
be done. The little boys are much grtev-
ed over the death OF their faithful pet.
Wherever the boys went there Gyp was
also 10 be ound. He was Indeed a famli-
Jar object on the streets ana Will De mss,
ed by the boys, for whom he Afforded
much sport.
BRIEFS AND PERSONALS.
Mr.. w. T.. Drewry. OF New York city,
who has been visiting his mother. Mrs.
blanche Drewry on Porter street, left FOR
ms home yesterday morning.
Mr.. w. Fryer. Of New Jersey, Is In
the city visiting his grandmother. Mrs.
caIlie Raxter. OF Hull street, near Fourth.
MIR. George W. Meredith, who has been
spending several days with relatives In
this city, has returned 10 his nome at
Mir J. ii. Patteson and Judge II. NJ.
Miller are steadily improving.
Judge b. a. Hancock was in the city
yesterday morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-25
PORT OF WEST POINT, JAN. 81. 1898.
ARRIVED.
PORT OF BERMUDA HUNDREDS.
- ~ 1000
England May Get Mixed Up in the Cuban
Trouble.

a w%ell-known lawyer Of Richmond who
represents here "a large tobacco concern
which has been doing extensive business
with a cigarette mandatory IN Havana,
cuba. said yesterday that Information
had just been received by the Richmond
concern to the effect that a powerful
syndicate consisting Of English capital
lists had purchased the entire plant of
the big Cuban mandatory, and that
other similar purchases Of large tobacco
plants In Havana and other parts OF Gu
ba were being negotiated for by Eng
lish capitalists.
In my opinion" said the lawyer, This
means thai I'm a short time the English
government will take a hand In the Gu
ban trouble. ohm Bull is famous for
sending around q few war ships 20 pro-
tect English property. and as soon as
these English capitalists have acquired
sOme more property you may just count
upon IL that English warships VIII APP
pear of the coast Of cuba and demand
some sort Of settlement between the be-
ligerents so that the interests OF Eng
lish property holders will not suffer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-25
decision

Mr.. Charles T.. Bland. OF Portsmouth,
appeared yesterday afternoon Tor tne
ON Roads TO argue his bill for the repeal
of Senate bill No. 50. which MAS recently
passed and which relieves express com
panies of any penalty provided over
charges are returned I'm a period OF time
of ten DAYS after such complaint mas
been made.
Mr.. Bland made n strong argument
and was followed by capt. Parks who
forcibly opposed Mr.. BANDS bill. The
matter was finally deferred until to-mor-
row 10 allow the general counsel OF the
Norfolk and Western railroad, who is IN
Savannah. and who has been telegraph
ed for by Mr.. Glasgow. Of the same rail-
road cOmptny. 10 get here and be heard
on the question.