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Evening star., 1898-10-04
COMMITTED TO JAIL.
George Roberts Accused of Larceny
From the Person.


young man named George NJ. Roberts
was given a preliminary hearing this morn
ing in the Police Court1on charge of lar
ceny from the person! He WAS held for the
action of the grand jury. and, in considera-
ton of his past record Prosecuting Attor-
ney Mullowny had Judge Kimball fix the
bond at 50, 600. Dennis Lynch charged that
Saturday morning about 5 o'clock Roberts
knocked him down in the park near the
Baltimore and Potomac depot and robbed
him of a chain and S12O. He had no watch
on his person at the time.
Roberts is bricklayer by trade, and
when the Salvation Army first came to this
city he attended one of their meetings at
4th and l. streets and afterward became
one of the soldiers Later he was known
as a backslider, and finally he was sent to
prison Saturday morning about 4:3O
o'clock Mr.. Lynch went to the depot to
meet friend. The friend failed to come
and he went across the street to a saloon
to get a drink. In the saloon he met Rob-
erts, whom he treated. Then they left the
saloon together and Policeman Elliott who
knew something of Roberts character, call
ed Policeman Walsh who was in citizens
clothes and had him follow the pair He
saw Roberts elbow Lynch across the street
to the park and then he saw him throw
him down.
well old man." said Roberts as Lynch
got up, you had a fall. didn't you?"
The officer told Judge kimball that Rob-
erts tripped Lynch a second time, and then
held the latter by the throat while he went
through his pockets Roberts made a re-
mark indicating disappointment at his fail
ure to secure a watch. The chain, the off,
Ger said he found in the grass, where the
prisoner had thrown it. Roberts was COM
mitted to jail in default of bond.
Evening star., 1898-10-04
BEGIN NEW YEAR.
Opening of the Term at Columbian
InfNcrsitY Schools.


University Schools.
The medical and dental departments of
the Columbian University opened their re-
spective schools last night at the college in
the presence of a large number of pupils
and friends. Rev. DR.. Whitman, president
of the university, presided. He said the
occasion reminded him of a Homeric poem
which, properly translated, if he remem-
bered correctly, ran: "There'Il be a hot
time in the old town tonight" This jest
was what the boys wanted, and during the
exercises they proved the aptness of the
quotation, for they kept things warm with
their enthusiasm.
DR.. w. w. Johnston, the professor Of
practice, delivered the address to the stu
dents. His remarks to the students were
full of good advice.
At the close of DIR. Johnston's remarks
President Whitman introduced DR.. j. Hall
Lewis. dean of the dental faculty. He de-
llvered the address to the dental students
selecting as his theme "Cata Dhoresis or
the Application of Electricity to the Prac-
tice of Dentistry"
DR.. E. A. de Schweinitz, dean of the med
lcal school, welcomed the students and ex-
planned that the regular session would open
Tuesday at $50 o'clock. His reference to
the university hospital, which was to be
operated in conjunction with the college,
was received with loud applause
The opening session of the Columbian
University Law School was held last even
ing in the law lecture room Of the univer-
sity building. There was a large attend
ance of students and others An address of
welcome was delivered by President Whit
man. and Judge Cox, the dean of the
school, addressed the students on the work
of the year. Remarks Were also made by
members of the faculty as follows: William
A. Maury. Charles w. Needham, Justice
Brewer Judge Bradley, Prof. Mattingly.
DR.. Lodge and Melville Church.
Evening star., 1898-10-04
DESIRES A POSTPONEMENT.
Volunteer Aid Association Wishes
Regiment Medals Distributed Later.

There was largely attended meeting OF
the District Volunteer Aid Association at
National Guard armory last night, pre-
sided over by Rev. DR.. H. n. Couden. Sec
retary Adams reported the receipt since
last meeting of $369.03, making a total re-
ceived in all of s793.53. An unexpended bal
ance of S2S943 remained in hand.
On motion OF Mrs. North the sum of So
was appropriated to the soldiers tempo
rary home at ALB 9th street, conducted by
the Ladies of the Loyal Legion.
A committee, consisting of Mrs. North,
Mrs. Heron, Mrs. Couden, Mrs. Lewis and
Mrs. Barbour, was appointed TO wait on
the citizens committee and urge the post
ponement of the distribution of the bronze
medals of honor to the members Of the 1st
District Regiment from the date now set,
October II, until the day the troops assem-
BILE to be mustered out, November 20 This
action was taken on account of the illness
of Colonel Harries, and the fact that Pres
ident Mckinley will be out OF the city Oc-
tober Is.
The meeting adjourned to the first Mon
day in November, subject to an earlier call
by President Couden, II necessary, when
full reports Of the work OF the association
since its organization will be made.
Evening star., 1898-10-04
ANNUAL CONVENTION,
Meeting of Christian Missionary So
cfety at Ninth Street Church.

Preliminary to the beginning tomorrow
of the meeting of the twenty-first annual
convention of the Christian Missionary So
ciety of the District OF Columbia, Mary
land and Delaware. a sermon will be
preached this evening at s o'clock at the
Ninth Street Christian Church. northeast.
Rev. E. b. Bagby pastor. by Rev. s. II.
Maxwell of Rockville. Nd.
Tomorrow will be known as Preachers
day, the program for which is as follows,
beginning at 10 am:
"A Working Church." 2. A. Cave. re-
viewed by +. ]. Curry. Men for the Min
istry." Peter Ainslie; reviewed by f. H.
Bagby. 'Soul-Winning," ID. NJ. Austin; re-
viewed by Cyrus Holt. THE Preacher ana
Funerals w. S. Hoye; reviewed by j. A.
Hopkins The Preacher as Pastor w
j. Wright; reviewed by S. r. Maxwell
'Doctrfnal and Practical Preaching H. J.
Dudley: reviewed by Jacob Walters 'Svs-
tematic Study of the Bible b. A. Abbott;
reviewed by Cephas Shelburne The Edu-
cation of Preachers f. ID. Power; review
ed by D. E. Motley
Papers will be limited to twenty minutes
reviews to ten minutes. Then the subject
Will be open for general discussion.
p.m--Address on Foreign Missions" :"
A. Mclean.
The program for the remaining two days
VIII be as follows:
Thursday, October 6, 9:30 am.--Enroll-
ment; report of churches; report of board .
report of evangelists; report Of treasurer
report of educational committees; an
nouncement of committees.
Friday, October Z, $3.50 a.m.-Sunday
school session-Reports of schools; address
Sunday School Libraries Miss Lou
Weightman; address, Church and Sunday
School, S. r. Maxwell; address. Primary
Department. Miss Amanda Barr; award
of prize banner.
2 p.m.-Convention business.
p.m.-Y. p. S. G. E. session.
The c. W. B. NJ. session will be held
Thursday. The order of exercises is:
Afternoon, 2 o'clock-Devotional exer-
cises; appointment of committees reports OF
auxiliares, etc. Open parliament: What
the Missionary Spirit Does for the Church"
Mrs. II. N Whitcomb; How Can We More
Effectively Interest Our Women in Mis-
sionary Work. Mrs. c. Z. Richards;
Educational Influence of the c. w. B. NJ
on the Young Mrs. p. Fiddis; The
Growth and outlook of c. w. b. M Mrs.
Anna Johns. Each topic will be briefly dis
cussed. Symposium: Does the c. w. Il.
NJ. Help the Local church," Three-minute
talks by the pastors. Address, THE Joys
of Service" Mrs. Z. q. Sggers.
Evening session-Address, z. T. Sweeney.
Evening star., 1898-10-04
QUIET RESTORED,
No Further Contention Between
Police Court Judgcs.

There was nc outward display this morn
ing of the differences belw cen Judges Kim
ball and Scott concerning The question of
of the court. Judge KiInball was on hand
at o'clock, and, as yesterday, he took his
seat in the jury court, while Judge Scott.
who arrived a few minutes later went di-
rcctly To the court on the lower floor where
the minor cases are tried.
There is an impression prevailing in some
quarters that because Judge Scott was ap-
pointed to succeed the late Judge Miller he
Should hold the United States branch of
the Cour--, which is commonly called the
UPPER court" probably because 1t is on
the upper floor. When Congress provided
a jury for the court it was only after a
great amount of hard work by Judge Mil
Ter. it i said, who earnestly advocated It.
and although the two judges were on an
equal footing, Judge Miller was permitted
10 remain i'll the jury court. When Judge
Scott was appointed to the bench it was
stated by some of his friends that he was
entitled to the jury court, as the successor
o. Judge Miller. but after a conference it
was decided u at the judges should alter
nate in holding the two courts 1t was
Judge kimball'S idea that the change
should be made at the end of each term
every three Cnths, but Judge Scott pre-
fcrred 1t should be abou; every six months
As there was no agreement reached aud
JuGge KimbaIl was the first TO arrive at the
building yesterday, he forced the change
In other business pertaining to the court
the Judges have not been of the same opin-
ion, and the matter has been talked of by
attorneys and others for several weeks It
was stated this morning that no further
contention is anticipated.
Evening star., 1898-10-04
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Leeting of Telephone Subscribers

-Ieeting of TeIephOne SubscrlDtrs.
At meeting of the executive committee
of the Telephone Subscribers Association
last evening at Wizards Hotel it was de
cided TO hold a meeting of the association
at Wizards Hall, Friday next, at 1:30
D m Reports were submitted Civ
ing the results of Investigations of tele-
phone systems in other cities. notably To-
ronto. Detroit. Grand Rapids and Cleve-
land. The attorneys for the assocta-
tion were authorized to send represen-
tatives to these cities, if necessary,
TO secure information to be used in connec-
tiOn with the suits which the association
has instituted against the Chesapeake and
Potomac Telephone Company. to enforce
the law enacted by the last Congress fix
~g the rate for service. These suits, it
fs understood, will be taken up in about
two weeks.
Evening star., 1898-10-04
National University Law school.

The National University Law School
opened last evening for the season of 1898
and 1899 with large classes. In the absence
of Chancellor Richard II. Alvey, who was
detained at home by reason of illness,
Prof. Eugene Carusi presided and intro
duced the members of the faculty individ
ually. who in turn made short addresses
to the students and mapped out their work
for the year. The professors present spoke
u the following order: Jackson II. Ralston,
Judge Charles c. Cole, Frederick l.. Sid
Sons. Charles Cowles Tucker and Eugene
Carusi
Mr.. Henry P. Blair will be judge of the
tourt of appeals the coming term, succeed
pg Mr.. F. l.. Siddons. who is professor
ff the law of negotiable Instruments etc.
The senior class and also those who are
30 enter the postgraduate course, are to
meet at the building at ESQ this evening.
Evening star., 1898-10-04
Four Months In Iuil

Samuel Cloud, colored. gave his mother
d small amount OF money last week to keep
Ior hlm' and ea-ly yesterday morning he
caiIed at the house and asked her for the
cash.
alt few minutes said his mother
''and Ill go upstairs for the mo.avr
Samuel did not relish waiting until his
mother had finished breakfast and ne gave
vent to his impatience by overturufug the
breakfast table Then he picked up the
liable and threw II at his mother. She did
Dot think drunkenness was any excuse for
Shat he had done Neither did Judge kim
bail, who heard the case today. The result
OF the hearing was the imposition of a SEN
tence of four months in Jail
Evening star., 1898-10-04
MATTER OF LEASE.
Question Between Howard University
and Ereedmen's HOspitaI.

>
The Secretary of the Interior has notified
the District Commissioners that he has had
a conference with DIR. Rankin, the presi-
dent of Howard University, relative to the
renewal of the lease from the university of
the Freedmens Hospital grounds and
buildings, and that he will in a few days
personally inspect the hospital with a view
to the adjustment. if practicable, of the
differences apparently existing between the
two institutions regarding the matter of
room each is entitled to.
Meantime" the Secretary writes, Il am
not aware of any reason why the directors
of Howard University should not be paid
such rent as may be due for the use Of
the buildings occupied by Freedmens Hos
pital up to the present time"
Evening star., 1898-10-04
Wrong Kind of Play.

William Anderson, young colored man,
with but one leg, was a prisoner in the
Police Court today. He struck Edward
Gray on the head with mis- crutch and IN
f1icted so severe an injury that hospital
treatment was rendered necessary.
I'VE are friends Gray told the court,
"and he says he was only playing"
Il didn't intend to hurt him., the de-
tendant said. II only struck him with a
crutch.
Such play cannot be tolerated" the Grip
pie was told, and penalty of $40 or sixty
Gays was imposed.
Evening star., 1898-10-04
BILL DISMISSED,
Decision of Court of Appeals in an
Insurance Case.

Chief Justice Alvey of the Court of Ap-
peals handed down an opinion of the court
yesterday afternoon in the case of Mrs.
Sarah H. Benton against Richard c. Drum
and the officers of the Army Mutual Aid
Association, ordering dismissal of the bill.
Mrs. Benton is the widow of Lieutenant
Isaac H. Benton of the regular army, VINO
became a member of the defendant asso-
citation for an insurance of 5000 shortly
before his death. He sent on a check in
payment of an assessment, but hefoce 1t
was presented at the bank wired that It
be withheld. In the meantime he died, and
the check remained unpaid
Mrs. Benton obtained a verdict for the
full amount in the lower court, but this de-
cision is reversed by the Court of Appeals,
and the bill is ordered dismissed.
Evening star., 1898-10-04
baptist ministers Meet.

The colored Baptist ministers met at IL
O'Clock am. yesterday at the Second Bap-
tist Church, 30 street between NJ and l
streets northwest. Rev. Shelton Miller,
president, was in the chair and Rev j. /.
Loving served as secretary. After devo-
ttonal services. conducted by RevT.J. Hous-
ton, the president called for the report OF
the last meeting, which was read and ap-
proved The ministers gave the exegesis of
their pastoral work the preceding day. The
visiting members were Prof. ]. W. NJ. Stew
art, MI Peter R Pennick of Africa and
Deacon VIM. Penn.
The union adjourned to meet Monday.
october 10. at II am. at the Calvary Bap-
list church, corner of Sth and II streets
northwest, in a joint union assembly. Rev.
Hez Sven Will read paper at that meet
ing.
BeneGiction was pronounced by Rev. Rob
ert johnson, Metropolitan Baptist Church.
Evening star., 1898-10-04
The MeddIer.-Advt.
Resort to Pugilism.

Wesley Atkins. a young colored man. saw
Alberta Alexander and another woman
standing on a street corner talking. and he
Imagined he was the subject of their con-
sersation.
If you don't stop talking about me- he
said to the women, I'll kick Won all over
the street"
Go long. man." said Alberta, land stop
foolin with me- 'P
She soon realized. however, that Atkins
was in earnest, for he knocked her doyyn
A warrant sworn out by the woman re-
suited in Wesley's arrest and today Jndgo
hlm5all fined him 50 or fifteen days.
Evening star., 1898-10-04
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Charles Manchester for Mt Yer
ron and Marshall Hall at 10 am. and 80
pm.
Steamer Norfolk for Norfolk and Fortress
Monroe at 6:3O pm.
Steamer Wakefield for Colonial Beach
and river landings at am
Steamer Esielle Randall for Gfymont and
intermediate points at $50 am.
Trains leave 12I2 street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Arlington hourly from am TO
pm
Trains leave 1872 street and PENNSYLVANIA
avenue for Mount Vernon hourly from 10
am. tC 3 pm.
NO OTHER BEER IN THIS COUNTRY
enjoys the reputation-and lives up to its
reputation so well-aS does "fabst 5 IA
IT Gus Milwaukee Beer. It's the favoTlte
of millions. Write or phone for a case.
PABST BREWING co. To3 n. Cap. 81.
Furnaces cleaned, repaired, altered; all
WORK guaranteed. S. 5. Shedd x Bro, ~
9th. Telephone 314.
FOR YOUR ICED TEA
Use "Kenny's Cheon," the best SOC tea In
America. Pure American-refined Sugars
sold at cost.
c. D. KENNY, city stores.
Evening star., 1898-10-04
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Academy-"Gayest Manhattan"
Biiou-Vaudeville.
Columbia Theater-"A Misft Marriage"
Kernans Lyceum Theater Little
Lambs"
Lafayette Square-"On and Off,
National Theater why Smith Left
Home"
Ohio avenue and 18th street-Battle of
Gettysburg.
Metzerott HalI-The Wargraph Exhibi-
ton.
Evening star., 1898-10-04
Special Convention of Preachers,

!, A special convention of preachers will bs
held at st. Lukes Church, 18th and Madi-
son streets northwest, Sunday October O.
at II am, when Bishop Dudley of Ken
lucky will preach. At s. pm. Bishop Mel
son of Georgia will occupy the pulpit
Sunday. October 49, at II am. the service
of institution by the bishop of Washington
will take place At s p m, sermon by Bish-
op Leonard of Ohio.
Tuesday, October Is, at 7:3O pm, ''Name
Day. celebration and sermon by Bishop
Hall of Vermont.
Evening star., 1898-10-04
THE STAR by MAIL.

Persons leaving the city for anv
period can have The Star mailed To
them to any address In the United
States or Canada, by ordering II at
this Office, IN person or by letter.
Terms: l3 cents per week; 25 cents
for two weeks. or so cents per
month Invariably in advance. Sub
scribers changing their address from
one Post-office to another should
give the last address as well as the
new one.
Evening star., 1898-10-04

DR.. James L. Ord, for a number of years
a practicing physician in this city, died
recently in Hagerstown. Md. He was born
in this city, and in 1916 went to California
with a regiment of volunteers, but return
ing soon TO the east he began the practice
of medicine in this city. He was one of
the oldest members of the Society of Cali
fornia Pioneers. A brother of the deceased,
eX-Judge 2. Ord, lives in this city
Evening star., 1898-10-04
The Night schools.

There was a good attendance at the OPEN
ing session of the Night High School last
evening in the Business High School build
ing. The District night schools will open
tomorrow evening at the following school
buildings: Franklin, Henry, Wallach, JEFF
ferson, Grant, Curtis, Mott, Wilson and
Hillsdale.
The cooking schools will be opened Fri
day evening at the o street and Wallaoh
buildings.
Evening star., 1898-10-04
Funeral of Charles Godfrex

The funeral of Charles W. Godfrey, who
died Sunday at Emergency Hospital from
the effects of an accident at the Dewey
Hotel building, will take place tomorrow
at o'clock pm. from his late residence,
No. l19 K street northeast.
Evening star., 1898-10-04
Nid-Week Sale.

A large and attractive collection of desir-
able furniture for all parts of the house
hold at auction at Sloan's. 14oI @ street,
tomorrow at 10 am; no reserve prices
Advertisement
Evening star., 1898-10-04
ONE sATIsFAcJoN

ONE SATISFACTION In pir
ing Scott's Emulsion to ebil.
dren is they never object to Il
The fact is they soon become
fond of 1t. Another satIsfar-
tion is because 1t will make
them plump and give them
growth and pro sperlty. It
should be given to all children
who are too thin or too pale.
We have n book telling ron
I. Sent free for ih,, asking.
SCOTT & BOVINE, New York.
Evening star., 1898-10-04
Coal. Lowest Prices.

Call at my offices for plan of buying that
affords you every protection. Lowest prices
sinCe 1876. ]. Maury Dove, 21st and /. 1905
II, 1925 VI NV. and 18th and u sw-Adyt
Evening star., 1898-10-04
Sole Beneficfary.

Mrs. Agnes B. Downey is the sole bene-
ficiary under the will of her husband. John
NJ. Downey, dated July 20, 1898, and filed to-
day for pl obate.
Evening star., 1898-10-04
CITY ITEMS.
Ladies Who Arc "Tfred On

Ladies Who Arc "Tfred Out"
when the day is done should try the
Strengthening and invigo~atlng effects of
the Nat. Cap. Brewing Co.'S ''Munchner"
Beer. A wholesome, nourishing tonic .
doz. bottles, Sl-2o. Write or phone. 1t
Evening star., 1898-10-04

Money to lend at 5 and q per cent on real
estate. Frank 7. Rawlings, 1895 Pa. ave
AdYertisement. -
Evening star., 1898-10-04
An Old wonan,s OGense

I'm an old woman, and l WASN'T aoino,
no harm to anybody" pleaded Lizzie An
derscn in Judge Scott's court this nornire,
"hen Policeman O'Dea preferred a charge
OF yagrancy against her
She was stopping men on the street
complained the officer, and asking them 20
treat her TO beer"
indeed. l don't think 1 was doing that"
A penalty of so or thirty days was i'm
posed. ~
Nearly new brownstOne-front residence.
No 4oI' y St NV. will be sold by trustees
az auction tomorrow afternoon NJ 5.1n
O'Clock See advertisement for description
Evening star., 1898-10-04
INJURIES WE'RE FATAL.
James Callahan Dies of Self-Innicted
Wounds.

James Callahan. who, as stated in The
Star of last evening, cut his throat in a
horrible manner about noon yesterday at
his home. 1143 18th street northwest. died
several hours later at the Emergency Hos
pital. TO which he was removed for treat
ment. Coroner Carr decided that an IN
quest was unnecessary.
Evening star., 1898-10-04
DIR. James l.. Ord's Death,

Sec ad. sale of gilt-edge horses in horse
and vehicle cofHmn, H. & G.-Advt
Evening star., 1898-10-04
Thin
Children.

more on the subjec
9
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-05
The Wealth of Cuba.

If Uncle Sam should, in the interest of hu
mainly. add Cuba to his dominions it would
almost double his wealth. With Cub under Il
stable government and fully cultivated. Uncle
Sam would soon control the worlds markets
for tour great staples tobacco. sugar, coffee
and rice. 1t seems n shame to abandon this
rich island to alien race. 1t is a greater
shame for a man to abandon his stomach to
the ravages of disease. To strengthen the
stomach take Hostetter's Stomach BtterS- 1t
is Just the thing to stimulate the appetite.
II W overcome dyspepsia II there is consti-
patton it will establish regularity of the bow els.
1t makes the nerves strong and steady, and
gives restful slumber. There is no substitute
for il
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-05

terests and needs of the people at
large, you will place Il square in the
circle ut the head of the democratic
ticket
For county Judge it would be diff
cult to select one who would more
ably and conscientiously devote him
self to the duties of that position
than William G. Allen. Young
energetic and with 4 wide knowledge
of legal affairs, ne would give to his
county an administration such as
would do honor TO himself and his
constituency. Mr.. Allen is man
who has used his hands as well as his
brain in working out n livelihood, dc
voting himself in his earlier DAYS to
farming and later to the carpenters
trade, following these vocations until
such time as he could find opportu-
nifty to embark upon the study of the
profession be loved-law. That he
has been successful, all who have the
pleasure of his acquaintance know,
for today he is looked upon rs one of
the brightest young lawyers at the
Rock Island county bar.
John Norton.
John Norton, an every day man,
who has labored these many years as
a patternmaker ut the Deere x Mansur
cOrnplanter works, in Moline. is the
nominee for county clerk. He did
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-05

shown him to be a capable legislator,
and shrewd and conscientious bust
ness man. For two years he has been
chairman of the finance committee of
the county board, and in that
capacity has evinced his knowledge
of finance. Mr.. Lees is product of
Rock Island county, having been born
and raised in Coal Valley township.
where, after receiving the advantages
OF common school and college edu-
cation, he finally embarked in the
business world, being now a member
of the merchandise firm of Knapp II
Lees. That he is amply fitted for the
intelligent administration of the af-
fairs of the county treasurer's Office.
all who are acquainted with him
know, and those who may not know
will soon learn. once he is launched
behind the desk at the court house.
o. L. Addition.
Twenty successful years in educa-
tional work is one of the numerous
arguments that command the sup
porting of o. /. Addition by all lovers
of the public instruction for county
superintendent of schools. And his