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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-03

Deficiency Judgment for S2927 was docketed yes
terday against John A and Charles V T. Foley. IN.
dividualy and as executors under the will Of Ar
thur NJ. Foley. in favor Of r. b. Tunstan. as trus-
tee under the vii. OF John f. Mcintosh, growing
out Of the sale Of No 435 TO AZ East Thirteenh-st
md rora
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-03

years He came 10 the hotel several days ago. and
up 10 last night was apparently in good spirits
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-03

Schedules Of Walter F. Simpson who did bust
Stevens Simpson Co. fruit commission
merchant at No. 232 Washlngton-st.. show liabil'
tiles. s54ss nominal assets E.l5S. and actual as
sets, S.617
Evening star., 1898-09-28
DAUGHTERS OF THE KING.
Local Chapters Hold Joint Meeting ut
Ascension Church..

Most of tie local chapters of the Daugh-
lnStOn We're represented at a special meet
ing of that organization, which was held
last evening al the Church of the Ascen-
sion. 1t was decided to hold a general
meeting of the organization at the Church
of the Ascension the second Thursday even
ing during the coming session in this city
OF the general convention of the Protest
ant Episcopal Church. 1t Is expected that
Rishop Satterlee will preside, while Bishop
Parot of Maryland, Bishop Seymour of IL
Enois, Rev. DIR. Rainsford of New York
city and DIR. VIM. A. Guerry of the Uni
Versity of the South will be invited to ad-
dress the meeting. Miss Claudia Moran
was elected chairman of a committee on
music for the occasion, with the privilege
of choosing the other members of the com
mittee.
The president of the local council, Mrs.
W. G.. Davenport, presided last evening
and gave n brief account of the work done
at the Bell Home at Colonial Beach during
the past summer. The Bell Home has been
supported largely by the Daughters of the
King, and throughout the summer many
as 1d5 children have been given an outing
there
1t was determined to submit to the ma
uonal convention, which meets at New
Haven. Conn, November to o, an amend
nent extending the field of the Daughters
of the King. to embrace work for
women and children instead of women
alone as at present.
Evening star., 1898-09-28
STAR OF THE EAST
The Conclave of Women Masons Re-
sumes Business Sessions.
WHITE HOUSE RECEPTION YESTERDAY
Brilliant Social Function at Ma
tionaI Rifles Armory.
THE PILGRIMAGE TO-DAY

Promptly at 8 o'clock this morning the
conclave of the Eastern Star reassem-
bled at the Masonic Temple. Even at that
early hour there was a goodly number
present. At the entrance to the hall there
were numerous inquiries as to where copies
of The Star might be had, as all the num-
bers in the news stands of the various no
tells had been bought up.
The most worthy grand matron. Mrs.
Mary E. Partridge, called the meeting to
order and directed the reading Of the min
utes of yesterdays meeting. After the
minutes had been approved a letter was
read from Mrs. Mary A. Flint of Califor-
mia, past most worthy grand matron of
the order, regretting her inability to be
present by reason of the illness of her hus-
band. On motion the secretary was direct
ed to send a letter of coincidence in re-
sponse.
Right Worthy Associate grand Patron
Gearhart moved for the discharge of the
committee of conference appointed at the
triennial session at Boston, of which he
was a member, to confer with grand chap
ters not yet associated with the general
grand chapter. This motion, it was ex-
planned, was made because of the appoint
ment of similar committee at this meet
Evening star., 1898-09-28
FAIR TONIGHT.
Warmer Weather is Indicated for
Thursday.

thursday.
Forecast till pm. Thursday-For the
District of Columbia, eastern Pennsylvania,
New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland fair
tonight and Thursday; warmer Thursday:
light variable winds becoming easterly.
Weather conditions and general forecast
The storm in the west gulf has moved
slightly westward, causing fall in press
ure or o.ol of an inch in twentyfour hours
at Galveston and Corpus Christi. A storm
of considerable intensity has moved from
the north of Montana to Manitoba, causing
northwest wind of forty-eight miles an
hour at Williston.
The area of high pressure: has movad
from Lake Michigan to the middle Atlantic
states.
The temperature has fallen from the
Rocky mountains to the Pacific coast and
IN the middle Atlantic states, mas risen in
the Missouri, and upper Mississippi valleys,
and mas remained nearly stationary else
where.
Showers may be expected in the middle
gulf states, on the west gulf coast and IN
FLORIDA. Fair and warmer wea ther nav be
expected in the Ohio valley and middle
and north Atlantic states. and threa-enin2y
weather in the south Atlantic states
Inc following heavy precipitation Qn
1nches) was reported: ~
During the past twentyfour rhours-Hali-
fax, los.
Condition of the Water.
Temperature and condition of water at S
am: Great Falls, temperature, Y; condi-
ton, 80; receiving reservoir, temperature
u; condition at north connection, SO; con-
dlt1on at south connection, 36.
Cuban Weather.
HAVANA, September IS, 8 am-Barome-
ter, 1854; temperature, "a; southeast winds
light; weather clear.
SANTIAGO, September 2S. am.-Bar-
ometar, 1892; temperature, a. north winds,
light rain fall, 40; weather partly cloudy.
Tide Table.
Today-Low tide. 12:31 am and 1852
p. m; high tide, $50 I'm. ard Gas pm
Tomorrow-Lsow tide 1:21 am. and 80
pm; high tide, 1923 a. m. and 1872 pm
The Sun and Moon.
Today-Sun rises, 5:53 am; sun Gets,
Moon SETS 5.2S am. tomorrow; full moon.
I:1S am today.
Tomorrow-Sun rises, 554 am
The City Lights.
Gas lamps all lighted by 6:55 pm; ex-
tinguishing begun at 5:03 am. The light
Ing Is begun one hour before the time
named.
Arc lamps lighted at GAO pm.; extin-
guiShed at 51S am
Records for Twenty-Four Hours.
The following We're the readings of the
thermometer and barometer al the weather
bureau for the twenty-four hours beginning
at pm. yesterday:
Thermometer, September 81 pm, 73;
pm. 60; II midnight, 55.
September 2S. am, 50; am, SO: -
neon 73; pm, rs.
Maximum. IS, at pm, September 2S;
minimum. 49. at Z am, September %.
Barometer, September 81 4 pm 2997: &
p. m. 3O.05; IL midnight, 3OO7.
September 2S, 4 a M, 30.10; 8 am, BOLT;
noon. 30.15; pm, 3O.lO
Evening star., 1898-09-28
SHOULD CONFORM TO LAW.
Directions Respecting the Action of
Policeman Wilson.

Mr.. j. B. Tupper acting president of the
Washington Humane Society, has been in
formed by the District Commissioners that
in detailing Policeman Samuel Wilson for
duty in connection with the society it is
not intended he should be in any way re-
stricted in the Investigations which the So
ciety may desire him to make. The Com
missioners explain that when commitments
Of children are to be made, or children are
to be taken from their parents, Officer VIII
son should not be expected to perform such
duties ON his own authority or judgment,
as has, the Commissioners say, been the
case heretofore, but that the officer should
be required by the society to do this, in
accordance with law.
The Commissioners say that serious COM
plants made against the officer We're that
he acted without authority of law in taking
children from their parents and assigning
them to various places on his own respon-
sibility.
Evening star., 1898-09-28
DECLINE IN MORTALITY,
Report of Health Department for tn,
Past Week.

There was a decline of over 16 per cent
in the mortality of the city, during the
past week, as compared with the week be-
fore. The deaths numbered 104 equally di-
vided between the white and colored popu-
lation. The death rate fell from 23.19 to
1929 for all the inhabitants, that for the
white declining from 1913 to 14.12 and that
for the colored from 80 73 to 80. 48. The de-
crease was general as to the range of dis
eases. Deaths from affections of the brain
fell from % to -; those of the heart from
II to 6, and those of the kidneys from 10
to 5, while those from consumption IN
creased from Is to 16 and from diarrhoea
from Z to II. There were 26 fatal cases of
Zymotic diseases, of which were typhoid
fever, diphtheria, II diarrhoeed complaints
and 3 malarial fevers -
At the close of the last report there We're
Gs cases Of diphtheria under treatment.
During the week 20 new cases developed
and 1s were released from quarantine, leav-
Ing 70 cases in isolation in 5S premises.
O1 scarlet fever there were 40 cases un-
der observation. During the week % new
cases occurred and II were released by re-
covery, leaving 81 cases, with warning
cards in 40 premises. Y
The mean weather conditions for the
week were: Mean barometer, 1894; relative
humidity, IA. and temperature of the air rs
degrees. The thermometer registered 81
degrees on the 18th, and fell to 90 degrees
on the 2lst. The weather was uniformly
calm, with westerly winds, averaging Az
miles per hour. and rainfall of 80 of an
inch.
Evening star., 1898-09-28

Mollie Beckett, Grace Hess, Lulu Cunning
ham, Maurice Peck, Elsie Robinson. Mrs
Webster Wetzel, Clara Waller, NJ. E Bishop
Carrie BCdd, Minnie A. Roberts. Caroline
Barnard, Emma c. Harr. Lulu Lynch Ber-
tie Iost, Mary Lamond, Amelia Becker
Elizabeth RaebUrn, Jessie Campbell, Clara
Parkinson, Willie Hurlebras, Bertha Swim
dells. Flora CroZier Elizabeth Watson EN-
ma Dodge. They formed lines on each side
of the hall, through which the representa-
t!ves of the Grard Chapter of the District
marched to their places in the receiving
line. The party consisted of Carolyn A
Handy, worthy grand uatron; w. e. Nal
ley, worthy grand patron; Willie r. Mes
singer, associate grand matron; NJ. T. Dix
on, associate grand patron; Chas. L. Pat
ten. grand secretary; Rose A. Yost, grand
treasurer; c. T. Caldwell, grand lecturer;
c. B. Allen, grand conGuctress; A. s. Will
iamson, associate grand conductress: L. p.
watson, grand marshal: V. Z. DeShields
grand chaplain; NJ. Z. Nalley, grand organ
list; NJ r. Barklin, grand Esther; Josephine
Shields, grand Martha; Elizabeth Schnei-
der, grand Electa; Della Creamer grand
Adah; Ida NJ. Tomlinson, grand Ruth; NJ
B. Okey, grand warder; ]. f. O'Neill grand
sentinel.
Mr.. Galley and the young ladies then re-
tired and ushered in the officers of the Cen
eral Grand Chapter, as follows: Mrs Mary
E Partridge. NJ. w. grand matron; H
Harrison Kinds, NJ w grand patron; Mrs.
Hattie E. Ewing, r. w. A grand matron;
Nathaniel A. Gearhart, r. W. A. grand pa
tron; Mrs. Lorraine j. Pitkin, r. w. grand
secretary; Mrs. Harriette A. Erca nbrack
R. W. grand treasurer; Mrs Edna L.
Hedges. worthy grand conductress; Mrs
Laura B. Hart, w. G. A. conductress: Mrs
Sarah ]. Clark, V. w. grand chaplain: Mrs.
Olive E. McGrew, w. grand Adah; Mrs. Ella
NJ. Espey, w. grand Ruth; Mrs. Annette NJ
German, w. grand Esther; Mrs AngeIine
Whitmarsh. w. grand Martha; Mrs. Linda
]. Lowry, w. grand Electa; Mrs. Martha
D. Ross. w. grand warder: r. H. Burnham,
w. grand organist.
After the recetiop DR. ]. T. Woodburn
Evening star., 1898-09-28
CONDENSED LOCALS.

DR.. z. A. De Schweinits, dean of the
medical department of the Columbian Uni
versity, who recently inquired of the Dis
trict Commissioners what arrangements
could be made for connecting the univer-
sity hospital with police headquarters, has
been informed by the Commissioners that
they find II impossible at the present time,
because of lack of funds, to have the con-
nection made by the District.
Charles Washington, colored, was today
arraigned before Judge Scott on the charge
Of indecency. Washington asked for jury
trial and was held to appear when wanted.
William c. Carter a colored resident OF
Winston, Va, was taken suddenly i'll YES
terday afternoon while working in Brook
land. He was taken to Freedmen's Hospi-
tai by the police.
Evening star., 1898-09-28

The Sd Regiment of Virginia Volunteers
will be mustered out in Richmond the Sth
of next month The members of Company
I, from Fairfax, Va, of which Mr.. Joseph
E. Willard of this city is the captain, will
leave Fairfax either the evening of the
7th or the morning of the Sth on a special
train, and in this way they will make the
trip to Richmond without individual ex-
pense, owning to the generosity Of their
captain.
Evening star., 1898-09-28
Authorized Cab Service,

Commissioner Wight has been informed
by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company
that the cab system authorized by Congress
will be inaugurated by the company about
the 1st of November. The cabs are now
being built, and while all will not be fin
tshed by the time mentioned, enough will
be to ina ugurate the system, and the rest
VIII be quickly completed and put in op-
Grafton,
Evening star., 1898-09-28
Brings Suit for Wages.

Edgar F. Briant, laborer on the barge
Mary Washington, now lying in the Poto-
mac river abreast the Three Sisters today
ltbeled the ship for $45 wages alleged to
be due him. He was engaged, he declares
at SIS month by Robert Holtzman. VINO
is named as master of the barge The old
boat lies on the Virginia shore.
Evening star., 1898-09-28
Grounds Not Made Public

Mrs. Mae Royston today entered suit
for divorce from her husband. J. Perry
Roystou. the bicycle dealer, and her at
torEcys. Messrs. Hamilton and Colbert. Sc
cured an order of the court requiring the
papers TO be withheld from publfca ton
The grounds for the suit are not known.
Evening star., 1898-09-28

The following proposals were received by
the District Commissioners today for Ae-
constructing and repairing the plumbing lin
and about the John F. Cook and Franklin
school buildings: Ed. q. Hannah, $500;
James Nolan & Sons, S5,42S, and William
ROthWell, S5,475.16
Evening star., 1898-09-28
Minnesota Village DESTROYED

MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi. September 2s-A
Claremont Mimi, special to the Journal
says that village was wiped out by fire last
night, twenty-five buildings being de-
stroyed.
Evening star., 1898-09-28
Function at Rifles Armory.

More like scene from the Arabian
Nights" or Moore's "Lalah Rookh' was the
view that was presented at the National
Rifles Armory last night at s o'clock,
where the Grand Chapter of the District
of Columbia rendered a reception to the
General Grand Chapter of the United
States and to the members of the order.
The hall was tastefully decorated for the
occasion, the coats of arms of the states
being prominent. Bunting, ferns and palms
adorned the platform. and from among
them Haley's Band discoursed pleasing
music.
At 9 o'clock Mr.. w. z. Galley, followed
by forty young ladies, who represented the
eight chapta-s OF the District, entered the
hall, marching to the music of the Dand.
The ladies we're Misses Lula Walker. Ma
mie Tripp. Katie Espey. Josephine Law
renee. Alice McCathran. Clara Price. Leu
iah Rothrock, Sallie Shreve. Ella Lamb,
Lizzie Pitt, Blarche Wade. Clara Barnard,
Elmer Harvey, Flora Gibson, Rena Wren,
Evening star., 1898-09-28
Captain willard. Generosity.

Don't have it to say you missed Hoeke' S
Clearing Sale.-Advt.
Evening star., 1898-09-28

sang baritone solo. king of the Main"
The desire for social intercourse seemed
so great that further literary exercises
were dispensed with. and for the remainder
of the evening the members moved through
the hall exchanging cards and having a
general good time.
Evening star., 1898-09-28

After a claim has been aEowed and given
a certificate number by the certificate di-
vision, cards go to the record division, from
which are copied the lately allowed certifi-
cate number on both the old and new rec
ords. In this way a complete system of
claim numbers is kept in the record divis-
ION. and searcher sees at a glance the
mber-history of claim for pension
Evening star., 1898-09-28

Need any Laths? We've got a ship
ment of fine SPRUCE LATHS from
Maine that we're selling of at the low
est cash price such Laths ever brought.
We can save You money on lumber.
". SMITH. 1st and Ind. ave. Phone 21I.
Evening star., 1898-09-28

Forecast till pm. Thursday-For the
District of Columbia, eastern PENNSYLVANIA,
New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland, fair
tonight and Thursday; warmer Thursday;
light variable winds, becoming easterly.
Evening star., 1898-09-28

We never fail to turn out
Brief printing ON the min
ute promised.
We work sk.llfulIy. quickly and accurately
!"'c page for 81 copies.
BYRON :. ADAMS. Prompt Printer 512 11th ST.
se21-14d
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1898-09-03

Damscn is one of the coming autumn,
shades. 1t has great deal Of rich, dee|
crimson in it, and is seen in rich autumn
materials in silk and wool.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1898-09-03
LABOR DAY PROCLAMATION.

Gov. Bradley issued the following proc
lamation
In conformity to the statutes of the
United States and of this State, Septem-
Der is set apart as legal holiday and
designated as Labor day. This is a suita-
BILE and just recognition of those who in
workshop, field and elsewhere, have con-
tributed so much to build up the material
resources of the country and dignity
manual labor.
1t is recommended that all places Of
business be closed on that day, and that
employers excuse as many of their labor
ers as they can consistently, SO that the
sons of toll may congregate in large num-
bers and enjoy the holiday set apart by
State and national statutes for their ben
eft.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1898-09-03

have been appointed a special committee
to have it suitably furnished. The di-
vision has a fine dance hall and will give
several entertainments during the winter
months.
Bro. Patrick O'Brien, the efficient
Treasurer of Division No. l, is one of the
hardest working members of the division.
Mach of the success of the picnic is due
to his untiring efforts
Right Rev. c. P. Mas, Bishop of Gov
ington, will arrive in Frankfort at noon
Saturday, September 3, and will admin
lister confirmation to large class of boys
and girls on Sunday morning at 10
O'Clock at solemn high mass. After
vespers at 1880 the Bishop will preach.
The music, both morning and evening,
will be grand. The fine choir, under the
direction of Prof Graham, will be assist
ed 0y Prof. Louis Harris leader of the
Frankfort orchestra, and the entire cele-
brated Florentine Quartet, now filling a
weeks engagement at Cove Spring Park
Theater, near this city.
The picnic given for the benefit of St.
Johns church, Georgetown, was grand
success, socially and financially. Several
hundred dollars was cleared upon it, and
it was due to the untiring efforts of the
pastor, Father Edward Donnelly, and his
corps of able assistants that the picnic
was such pleasant affair. They worked
hard and faithfully and their efforts were
crowned with success. The portrait
of Father Donnelly, which brought in
over $500, was won by Mr.. Donnelly
of Newport, who was naturally very
proud of it. Large crowds from sur
rounding towns attended and everybody
enjoyed himself immensely.
The two beautiful statues recently pur-
chased for the Church of the Good Shop
herd, Frankfort, will be blessed by the
Right Rev. Bishop next Sunday night
after vespers. They represent the Sacred
Heart and St. Anthony. The statues
were purchased with money secured by
voluntary contribution. It was collected
by Mrs Henry L. Lutkemier. They will
always remain monument to the efforts
of this kind and gentle lady to spread the
devotion of the Sacred Heart and St.
Anthony.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1898-09-03

the honor to nominate such a mana
man who can meet the icicle of the enemy
and pierce his hypocrisy with the sword
of truth. am to present man who has
youth and courage; who will preach the
truths of bimetallism and show how the
false doctrines of the Republican party
have brought about almost chaos.
IL have the honor to present the name
of our fellow-citizen, Oscar Turner"
A number of delegates were DESTROYS
of complimenting Major Davis. when
Chairman Chatterson stated that he had
it from Judge ]. T. O'Neal, whom he had
seen at noon, that Major Davis would not
accept if nominated.
Under the law of the party and rules
of the convention, Mr.. Turner was almost
unanimously made the nominee.
The following statement made to re-
porter leaves no doubt as to where Mr..
Turner stands on the leading issues of
the day:
"Of course, feel highly honored at
receiving this nomination, and will do
all in my power to show the Democrats of
this district that they made no mistake
when they selected me as their nominee
for Congress. have been lifelong
Democrat, and have never failed to work
and vote for our nominees. AS to the
Chicago platform, it is the platform on
which made this race-the one on which
l worked and voted for Bryan, Blackburn
and Hardin, and the one on which, with
the aid of good Democrats of this dis
trict, will win this race in November. i"
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1898-09-03
THEATERS.

The airy, fairy, tinsel-like form of
amusement, burlesque and vaudeville
which is SO popular with the majority of
theater-goers will be the offering at the
Buckingham Theater the coming week,
and it will be interpreted by the Bon
Ton Burlesquers, an organization which
made a reputation for itself last season
and which already ranks among the fore
most organizations of its class this season.
1t will come here equipped with every
essential of first-class attraction, and
with elaborate scenery and gorgeous
wardrobe The comedians ARE
the vaudeville performers are stars 1n
their respective lines, while the chorus is
composed of handsome a.ld talented
burlesquers. The entertainment will be
found sparkling With novelties. and there
will not oe a dull moment throughout the
length of the performance. The ball of
fun commences to roll with a vaudeville
cocktail, lasting beverage of nirth,
melody and song, entitled "Parisian
Night" in which all the members of
the company participate; then comes
part second, the olio of vaudeville stars,
which introduces Ned Monroe, the we'll
known comedian; Morrison and Mackey,
the Irish lords; Agnes Behler, tie Amer
lean chansonette; Daily anG Leonard, the
vivacious condolences; Mile Electro,
the European sensation; Byron and
Langdon, travesty stars, and Bobby
Mack, the prince of parodists. There
will also be seen Mile Rosa's troupe of
Oriental dancers.
"Uncle Toms Cabin" one of the most
popular of Americas dramas, which
seems to yearly increase its hold on pub
lie favor, comes to Louisville again this
season. AL. w. Martin will present the
drama in all its old-time beauty at the
Avenue all next week, commencing Sun
day night, with company of sixty peo-
pie, including the famous minstrel star,
Milt G. Barlow, as Uncle Tom.
Masonic Temple Theater will open for
the season on Monday, September 10.
Col Meffert has engaged strong stock
company for his popular theater, and
there is no doubt but that there will be a
largely increased patronage for this very
successful amusement house. Only the
stars of last years company have beer
retained, and they have been augmented
by the best talent procurable.
Macauley's Theater will throw oper
its doors to the theater-going public mex
week with the famous Fields minstreli
as the first attraction. Business Manages
Colgan will make every effort to pleas,
the patrons of his theater. Mr.. Macauley
has already booked the best of the first
class attractions.
Tom Karl and Dillon Dewey, who wa
for several seasons acting manager of the
Bostonians, are reported to be keeping {
hotel at Martha's Vineyard.