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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-15
CITY AND DISTRICT.
THIRTY YEARS OF HISTORY.
Central Presby terrain Church Celc.
b-ateS an Anniversary


The thirtieth anniversary of the Central
Presbyterian Church. Sd and l streets
northwest, was celebrated last evening by
a reunion Of the congregation. AS the
church WIS organized through the efforts
of tine pastor Rev. DIR. Pitzer, the meeting
last evening was also an observance Of the
thrtieth year of his pastorate. In the
course of an address, which he made after
all the congratulatory and reminiscent
speeches had been delivered. Dr. Pitzer re-
ferred 10 that fact. and added that his sill
Yer anniversary was observed five years
ago. Now ii was the thirtieth birthday of
the church that was being celebrated.
Reference made by several to the
day of small things which marked the
birth of the church. and 1t was all the more
gratifying when the fact was brought out
that the congregation now owns its present
handsome property. free from debt, as a
small Indebtedness had practically been
provided for in anticipation of the ami
yersary occasion.
Mrs Pitzer. the wife of the pastor, came
in for share of the many words of praise
and love which Were showered upon Dr.
Pitzer.
There was present not only large rep
resentat;on of the congregation, but many
who have been connected with the church
in former years DR. and Mrs. Pitzer held
a reception i'll the Sunday school room, and
then everybody went into the auditorium
when the regular exercises were held
Mr. Norman T. Elliott presided. and there
was music by the choir of the church and
solos by Mrs. James Stuart and Mr.. Percy
s Foster. Prayer was offered by Rev. DR..
Sunderland and addresses were made by
Rev DR.. Bitt:nger of the Westminster
Presbyterian Church, j. C. Barr, president
of the Young Peoples Society. and Selden
Ely. who spoke in behalf of the Laura Pit
ger Missionary Circle.
DR. Pitzer then made one of his char
acteristic speeches. The remainder of the
even:ue. was spent in d social way and re-
freShments were served.
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An appeal to the District Supreme Court
from the ruling of Justice of the Peace
Luke c. Strider has been taken by Mary
Cannatello, by her next friend, Salvatore
Cannasello, through Attorney Campbell
Darlington. in the case in which Justice
Strider held that certain property, includ-
ing the bed of Mary Cannatello, seized by
Constable Salter to satisfy a judgment in
favor of NicenZa Ramado. was not exempt
from execution and was lawfully and prop
erly taken.
AS heretofore stated in The Star, Attor-
ney Darlington maintains that the Selling
of the woman's bed and wearing apparel
was unlawful and improper.
The same points are involved in two suits
filed the 9TH instant by Attorney Leon lob
riner, for Rosa Tinkelstein, one against
Garter, AppleWhaite & Co. and the other
against S. NeW5erger 4 Bro.
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INSTRUMENT OF WAR,
Genuine Mnchcte, Captured in Cuba,
Exhibition Here.

genuine machete, one of the bloody in
struments of war in Cuba, is to be seen in
the window of the new offices of the
Southern railway, on 18th street between
G. street and New York avenue. 1t was
captured during a skrmish between the
Spaniards and insurgents in Pinar del Rio.
Colonel l.. S. Brown, the general agent of
the road takes great interest in the wea-
pom. and has hung it in the window, with
a brief Of its history. The pronunciation
of the name is mah-tchay-tay with the
accent on the middle syllable. The instru-
ment is of such heavy steel that when
welded by an expert Cuban it cuts terri
BILE gasheS wherever 1t strikes.
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AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA
Negro Arrested and Subsequently Fined for
Disorderly Conduct.
Celebration of Gen. Lees birthday
tiOn-General News.
Evening Star Bureau,
No. 80 King Street
Bell Telephone, No. 1905.


Bell Telephone, No. 1905,
ALEXANDRIA, Va. January 15 1905
George Crawford, a negro claiming South
Washington his residence, was arrested
by Officer Atkinson this morning, charged
with disorderly conduct, and was fined So
by Mayor Simpson in the police court
Crawford went to the house of Mrs Kelly,
on Queen street. this morning and made
himself very officious, so much SO that Mrs.
Kelly became frightened and sent for an
officer.
When the officers attempted to take Craw-
ford from the cell to the court room he
bucked and kicked to such an extent that
they had to use their clubs to subdue him.
Police Court.
Reuben Bates colored was before Mayor
Simpson in the police court this morning.
charged with leaving a nuisance on the
property of Henry Shelton. Bates was or
dered to remove the nuisance by Wednes-
day morning, with the information that If
he fails to comply he will be arrested and
fined.
Charged With Seduction.
Charles Downey has been arrested ard
released on 500 bond, charged with seduc-
ing the daughter of Mrs. Henry Miller. and
the case will be called for trial in the po-
lice court Monday morning. The warrant
was issued early in the week but young
Downey, it is said. went to Baltimore. His
father sent for him and gave him up to the
police late yesterday afternoon.
Gen. Lees birthday.
Elaborate preparations are being made by
r. E. Lee Camp. Confederate Veterans, for
their annual banquet next Wednesday
night, the 18th instant, in honor of the
birthday of the late Gen. r. E. Lee. A
DrOmipenf rpSn0nl
to the toasts.
The birthday of Gen. Lee is a national
holiday in Virginia, and the banks and pub
lie schools will be closed.
Breyitics.
The remains of the late Frank E. Corbett
will be removed TO Binghamton, n. Y,
where they will be inferred
There was false alarm of fire about 6
O'Clock last night.
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Prisoners Receive Sentence.

Edward Smith convicted of assault to
kill. sentenced by Chief Justice Bng-
ham to the New Jersey prison for two
years
Sentence for a like term was imposed on
James +. Williams, convicted of false pre-
lenses. Williams, it was claimed, secured
from Saks and Company a number of ar
ticles by falsely pretending that he was in
the employ of Mr.. c. c. Duncanson.
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The ''at homes given this winter by the
Legion of Loyal Women have been very
largely attended by the many friends of
the members. and Monday night. the 18th
instant they hope to greet more than the
usual number. Representative Mahon.
Auditor Brown of the Treasury Depart
El'at. Commander Hopkins of the GAR.
Gni stan, Col. Stratton. Cant. Edgar and
The Old Guard ana Col. j. Madison Cults
VIII b. their guests
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LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Academy of Music.-"Ncrthern Lights"
Bijou Theater.-High Glass Specialties
Columbia Theater!~My Boys.
Grind Opera House, oEan's Alley.
Kernan's Lyceurn Theater.-The Broad
way BurlesQuers-
Lafayette Square Opera House,. 5.
Willard in The Middleman.
New National Theater.-Primrose and
Vests MinstrelS.
Willard Hall.-Prof Carpenter. hypnotist.
For ADJUSTMENTS see Page II.
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Adnonishcd and RcIenscd.

William Robinson and Emma Robinson,
both colOred, were today released on per-
sonal bonus by Judge Scott to behave
themselves in future. The charge was en-
gaginS in a fight last night with Florence
Henmon. during which each woman was
cut by the other.
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MM1THEIR@ M|07TMIER@ D

To know that bath with CT rICURA
SOAP ana single amounting with CUTICURA, pur-
of cmoent skin cures, will afford instant and
grateful relief in the most distressing of itching.
burning and scaly infantile rashes and rrations of
the skin and scalp and not to them is to fail
in your duty. This treatment means comfort and
rest for parent as well grateful relief and re-
freshrg sleep for child, and is pure, sweet, safe,
speedy and economical
Sold throughout the world. POTTER DRUG AND
CHEM CORP. S L. P.ols Boston. u How to
Cure Every Baby Humor,' free.
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ECZEMA FROM BlIR7 81
BABY WAS SOLID SCAB ALI. OVER GAVE
UP, AND THOUGHT SHE NEVER
COULD BE CURED.
ENTIRELY CURED IN TWO WEEKS BY
CUTICURA REMEDIES AFTER
ALL ELSE FAILED,

From the time my baby was born she had Ecze-
When she six months old commenced
doctoring her, but she only got worse. until she
solid scab all We had given up. and
thought she never could be cured. until day |
read of CUTICURA REMEDIES and decided to try
them. l got one cake Of CCTlCIRA SOAP, one
bottle of CUTICURA RESOLNENT and Il box of
CUTICURA tointmentl, and gave them to her
directed. and in two weeks She entirely cured
and is fine and clear any mother could
want to l owe her life to CUTICURA. and
feel cannot give it enough praise for l want 10
let all mothers know what 1t has done for us.
MRS. W. X. FAIR.
112T South Main St, South Bend, Ind.
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A memorial service to the late DR.. Day
the Lutheran missionary in Africa, who
died a few weeks ago, while on his return
to the United States, will be held in St
Johns Lutheran Church, Rev. John C.
Bowers, pastor, tomorrow evening The
speakers will be Revs. ]. c. Bowers and
John J. Albert, Miss Mamie Stinzing and
MT Cornelius -.ckhardt.
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L0RING a co,
No. AZ W. I'D St, New York, y. Y.
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Nou "a lilI-rfy 10 my photo inclosedl
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tNo :3i e st. n-w.)
with the Weather Bureau and Signal Service of
the United States for the past "a years. During
this time he has had charge of the Weather Buteau
Stations Cincinnati. Ohio. Cairo. H.. Whining
NJ, Escanaba Mich and Soccrru. y. NJ, and is
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Nr. RayyIins Seriously III,

SIr. James Il. RaWlins is very i'll at the
Ione of Mrs. Electa Smith. 9ll NJ street
He is 4 son Of the late Gen. John Raw
Inns. Secretary II War under Gen Grants
administration.
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Miss Simonton, the energetic superin-
teEdent of the Emergency Hospital and
Central Di.'pcnsary is busily engaged ar
Ranging for the annual donation day of the
Institution. which falls this year on We'd
nestIy. FEBRUARY ID The bags in which
donations are To be sent are now being
printed. and will be shortly distributed
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EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Newport News for Norfolk and
Fortress Monroe at . pm.
Steamer Potomac for Baltimore and river
landings at pm.
Trains leave 1877 street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Arlington hourly from an to
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ATTORNEYS.

CAMPBELL DARLINGTON, ATTODNEY-AT-LAw
Webster Law building, sos ID st. NV, Washing
ton. DC. Residence, No. Mount Vernon Flats,
New York and 9th ST. NV. sells
PATENTS.-O. e. DUFFY, FIFTEEN YEARS A
member Of the examining corps. u. S. patent
office. registered solicitor Of American and for
eign patcnfs- S07 G IT.. oRpusite patent cfnce.
oc8 I'm
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Florida Limited.

the southern railway will inaugurate its
New York and Florida Limited next
Monday. January IL This magnificent
train. composed of Pullman's latest draw
ing room and compartment sleeping cars,
library. observation and dining cars, VIII
lcaVe Washington daily, except Sunday at
Is PIN arriving at jacksonville al 10 and
81 Augustine 10 next afternoon.-Advt.
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Brick Company Elects Officers.

AT & meeting of the trustees of the WASH
iEston Brick Company, held al the office
Of the cor .rany Thursday. the following
officers were elected: T. l.. HoIbrook. pres
ldent; a Pollok. vice president: VIM. F..
Matungly. secretary; Geo. N Il. White
treasurer: C.. J. Bell. VIM. F. Mat,inglv,
Geo. II. Il. White. executive committee
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-15

LIKE A DOGS BARK, is a sign
that there Is something foreign
around which shouldn't be there.
You can quiet the noise, but the
danger may be there Just the
same. SCOTS EMULSION of
Cod-liver Oil Is not q cough spe-
cific; 1t does not merely alfay
the symptoms. but 1t does give
strength to the body so that 1t
Is able to throw Oh the disease,
It's. and 500 sizes. 1
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ESTATE OF GEORGE J. SCHWAB
Late of District of Columbia. No. 1892. Docket %
Issued January 4 1898.
Apnlica ton having been made to the supreme
Court of the District of Columbia. holding Orphans
Court for probate of 4 last will of said deceased
and for letters testamentary said estate by
Barbara f. Schwab, widow and executrix named
in said Will this is to give notice all concerned
to appear in said Friday the Fourth day
of February. AID. 1898. 10 O'Clock q. m. to
show cause why such application should not be
granted
Attest: J. NOTA McGIIL
Register of Wills, II. c.
HARRY G. KIMBALL, Proctor for APPLICANT.
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21 LBS, OF FAT.

DIR. EDISONS OBESITY PILLS AND SALT FOR
MEN AND WOMEN REDUCED JAMES NJ.
WATSON of THE WEATHER BUREAU AND
SIGNAL. SERVICE CT THE UNITED STATES.
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On Monday afternoon at 4:3O o'clock
trustees will sell at auction the neat and
attractive two-story brick dwelling No. POS
Parker street, between I'd and Sd and l
and X streets northeast. A chance to Sc
cure home See advt. for terms, &C.
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Free advice about Obesity any disease at
LDRINti n 60. = New York Chicago Medical
Department. Call or write Letters addressed 10y
ladies e Mrs. Dr. Amy NJ. Henry. weo has charge
Of Woman = Department, VIII Ice opened aud
answered by Mrs. Henry her chief assistant.
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a. Dcwney's Model Stables, lG22-2s I. st.
lnequa!ed facilities for boarding horses
advertisement
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Canada Mutton, New York Roast Beef and
DemoniCo Steak. John r. KELLY. 9th ST.
wing. Center mkt. Corned Beei a speciality.
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4 Cap of Hot ChocoIatc,

and q biscuit, a salad or an ice. aIways
Ieety ~ KaGsChers Elite Tea Room Cisiv.
-Adytr: Scnent.
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Beautiful. Refined Effects

Are the invariable result when GUIDE at
tends to the floral decorations for your
dinners, receptions or teas 1921 F-Advt
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LEGAL NOTICES.

ESTATE OF JANE MURRAY McCRABE
Late of District of Columbia. No. s131. Decker %
Issued January T. 1855.
Application having been made to the Surrcrte
Court of the District of Columbia. holding Ornlaus'
Court. for probate of last will and fer letters
testamentary said estate. 10y Catharine NJ
Humphreys. named executrix therein, ths is
to give notice TO all concerned appear in said
court on Friday. the Fourth day # February, \. ID
1893. at 10 O'Clock am, to show cause why such
application sholld not be granted.
Attest J. NOTA McGIIL
Register of Wills, l.. c.
ARTHUR 7. BRICE, Proctor for Applicant.
iaS- yU
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For good cup of coffee drink Kenny's
Fine Dry Roasted Coffee. No equal at any
price. Sugars at cost; city stores.
C. d KENNY.
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Turkish Baths for : cents. See advt

THE HEALTHIEST LOCALITY
On the Atlantic seashore is in the vicinity
of Ocean City, Nd.
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No Actress on the Stage
will compare with Diamond in brilliancy,
beauty or personal magnetism. "Dia-
mond's'' debut will create q sensation, for
she is a star of the first magnitude. 1t
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Turkish Baths for cents. See advt. 1t

Throat Diseases commence with a
Cough Cold or Sore Throat. Browns
Bronchial Troches" give immediate relief
Sold only in boxes. Price, % cents.
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weekly and monthly installments; and
bridge work a specially DIR. T. W. STUBBLE-
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From Saturday Till Monday
At Ocean City, Nd, will give much rest to
the tired body and brain. 1t
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BALTIMORE AND OHIO BULLETIN.
THROUGH TOURIST SLEEPING CARS
to the Pacific coast every Tuesday. on fast
western express. via b. and o. R. R., leay-
ing Washington at $40 pm.
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HAVE YOU SEEN THAT SIGN
On the Stumph Bedding Co.'S factory, Itn
and X SITS? Biggest electric light sign in
this country. They upholster and recover
old furniture-and rerlake hair mattresses.
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Your credit is good at Lansburgh's Fur
ni:ure House. 18th and + streets.-Advt
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AGreatDayfor'
Washington.
l thousands of Citizens
Obtain a Bottle of
''Hyomei,"
The New Cure for Catarrh. Bronchi-
It's, Asthma and Hay Fever.
iktf SHORES CROWDED ALI. DAY AND nv
ABLE To MEET DEMAND EVERYBODY
DEEPLY INTERESTED IN THE FIRST
FREE TEST OF THIS NEW CURE
FOR DISEASES OF TIE AIR
PASSAGES

III any person in this city had a single doubt
as regards the total failure Of all the old meth
nrohchtis asthma end lung trouble. that doubt
was at once dislelled 10y visit 10 any one Of
cure, WAS distributed free last MONDAY
ne thousands Of bottles sent out to the drug
gists did not begin 10 supply the demand ami
from - O'Clock in the morning until late I'm the
evening appeals were received over the tele-
ieitht stores for more of this gerlhcide,
which cures by inhalation. \ large demand had
bottles prepared. hut these were all given away
beiIre o'clock ana stil the cry was FOR more.
druggist. Newer before in all my experience
have seen 50 great demand for any medicine.
S S, So :, much enthusiasm exhibited by the people,
sun II cruhot lac much wondered at, this is
the first tire in the history of medicine that a
fever has been given away free. 'llyomei, the
new Australian Dry Air Cure. Is the only adve--
tised remedy ever Endorsed and used 10y the med
lcal profession. over thirty three hundred physi-
clans having given their Testimony for this
method Of treatment, and pronounced it the only
way by which the diseased parts Of the head,
throat ard lungs I've reached Not
single person who came to my store he
than temporary relief from any uf the old meth
DDS Of treating "atarrh. while many had been
made deaf or lost their Of taste and smell
10y using sprays d,lches and at"mizcrs' y
Its wonder here lint Of them af-
hicted in this way, remarked a physician pres
never made f"s the of liquid medicines
it's the all passages. ard the sooner the people
ind this out the better II will he for them.
1t is firmly believed 10y all who know the Au-
stralan Dry Air Treatment. and there are many
in this city who have been cured 10y IL. that
''Hyonei'' will eventually free The country fron
all germ diseases. such as cntanh. bronchitis,
Pneumonia aud consumption. Although those free
sample bottles not expected To entirely cure
chr.nic cases they will show the wonderful effect
of this new treatment in diseases Of the air pas
snpcs and prevent any further experimenting with
The dangerous methods heretofore used.
Hyomei Cures by inhalation
II is natures own remedy carried 10 all parts
Of the head. threat and lungs by the air yon
breathe. IL he taken all times and In
any place. There is danger, no risk. Your
money is refunded il ii fails To- relieve.
,'IIyonci'' Inhaler outfit, Sl.oo. Extra hotties
''IiyUmei.' soc. ''HyoInei'' Balm. wonderful
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on receipt of price. For further Information re-
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SAMPLE Bon OF EACH FREE.

REMEDIES ABsoII TEIl TURE AND SAFE.
CURE PERMANENT.
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Royal Headache Powders cure. 1oc.
mh5-m.W,f1 tf
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PABST is "QUALlTY' BEER
It's made of selected hops and malt. and
is Used by the elite throughout America
Ever tried our dark beer-'Doppel Braeu?
Its very fine. Phone 2i3.
PABST BREWING Co. 100 n. Cap. st.
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SILVER ANNIVERSARY.
Celebration by WOmnn's Guild of As
censiOn T.. r. Church.

ccnsiOn Il. r. Church.
The reception that was given Wednesday
night by the Woman's Guild of Ascension
Church in honor OF the twentyfifth ami
versary Of Rev. DIR. Elliotts rectorshp of
the church, vas one of the most enjoyable
affairs of the season. The new and elegant
rcctory was beautifully decorated with cut
flowers. palms and potted plants. DIR. and
Miss Elliott, assisted by many of the prom
inent ladies of his congregation, received
the guests.
During the evening Mrs. Geer, in behalf
of the congregation, presented to DR.. Ell
lott a purse of gold. DIR. Elliott's response
was most happy, in which he said. i'll part:
"A portion of this generous gift will be de-
voted to the purchase of books for repien-
isiing the stock CT IDEAS which has been
SO heavily drained. L made an estimate
today, and made the discovery that the
sermons ard addresses prepared during
these twenty-five years would fill thirty
volumes duodecimo of five hundred pages
each. What boon is this gold. which will
bring fresh volumes, with fresh thoughts,
for the exhausted storenouse!
The flowers that now SO lavishly and
gracefully adorn these walls will soon fade,
but in my thoughts they will be replaced
by decorations more beautiful-the kind
forethCught the love, the sacrifices which
have made this house my home"
Eckinston Union Chooses Officers.
The regular meeting of the lexington
W. C. T. u. was held Thursday after
neon. Delegates to the district quarterly
meeting were elected as follows: Mrs A.
E. Simpson and Mrs p. Janney. The
ex-cfiicio delegates to the district meeting
are Mesdames c. A. Johnson A. A. Hus-
Sey and K. V. Kern. Among the visitors
were Mrs. Hill of Utica. N. Y, one of the
crusaders, who gave an interesting talk of
her special work in temperance reform.
Ett,n nhar hat- hon o11 aI 70
the lexington Union during the last quar-
ter.