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Evening star., 1898-12-07
Presents for Everybody.

person must indeed be hard to please
# he or she is unable to select an appropri-
ate article for Christmas gift from an
assortment including bicycles and sundries
IN endless array, sporting goods, cycle
sk ates, roller skates. ice skates. cameras
and photo. goods and cutlery for table and
pocket, in hundreds of different styles, from
the leading manufacturers of this country
and Europe. In fact, the entire family may
be supplied from the establishments of ID.
Y. Waiford, 9y9. Pennsylvania avenue and
AZ Pennsylvania avenue. In addition to
the artic. mentioned. Mr.. Walford carries
a complete line of sporting goods, rifles, In
fian clubs, health apparatus and the like.
The display in his stores and show WIN
dows are well worth seeing, whether a pur-
chase is contemplated or not.
Evening star., 1898-12-07

Richard CavanauEh Fined $50 for
Using Knife.

Richard Cavanaugh, who is employed in
the navy yard, was convicted in the Police
Court yesterday of a charge of assault.
Policeman Newkirk arrested him at AZ
street and Pennsylvania av4nue Monday
night, for using knife on William Feeney.
cavsnaugh, it is alleged, had been drink
ing. He attempted to cut Feeney with a
pocket knife. but only succee eded in cutting
his coat. Policeman Newkirk witnessed
the affair and made the arrest.
When the case was heard in the Police
Court yesterday the prisoner told Judge
himball he belonged in PittsDurg. but had
worked at Newport News before coming
here. The judge informed him that ii is a
serious offense in this city to a knife,
and sentenced him TO six months in Jail.
An additional penalty of SO or thirty days
was imposed on him for disorderly conduct t.
At the request of the prisoner the judge
said he would impose q fine of SO ins ad
OF the six months absolute Imprisonment
II the assault case. Cavanaugh could not
pay the fine.
Evening star., 1898-12-07
NEW CREDIT WAY.
$. Friedlnnder Filling All Needs for
Christmas Time.

The term 'our new credit way which is
associated with the business methods OF
S, Friedlander G. Co, 81 18th street, has
become familiar byword with Star read
ers This firm is one of the growing con-
Germs of Washington. During the past TWO
wears extensive alterations have been made
in the building which 1t is now occupy
ing, and new departments have been added
Since the adoption of its new credit way
it is now recognized as one of the most
beneficial methods ever offered to the
Washington public. At the present writing
the store is being transformed into hoE-
day appearance. On the first floor are situ-
ated the mems furnishings, hats, hl.dren
and jewelry departments. Then the cleo
tric elevator takes one to the second floor.
where we see one of the largest assortments
of mems clothing ever offered to the pub
lie. On the third floor we find a gorgeous
collection of ladies' wraps; jackets made
by New Yorks most exclusive houses; SILK
waists that have Partisan air about them;
snug tailor-made suits made by the best
men tailors: in fact, there is everything 10
delight the eye and purse. On the next
floor we come to is the dry goods section OF
the store. Here we find notions from Yam
keedom and foreign parts linens from the
Emerald Isle and German towns: blankets
made from the best Australian Wooi. IN
fact so many items too numerous TO emu
merate here. A cordial invitation Is extend
ed to the readers of The Star to become ac-
uuainted with this firms new credit way
Evening star., 1898-12-07
HAWAIIAN COMMISSION BILL.
heferred to Committees i'm Ro,b
Houses

The Hawaiian report and bin were re-
ierred IN the house of Representative YES
teruay TO the committee on territories and
IN 'he Senate to the committee on foreign
relations.
Representative Knox of Massachusetts
chairman OF the house committee on terri-
tories, has not Yet arrived. The committee
mas hau little to do in recent years but tbe
hawaiian bill again brings il into nronie
hence In shaping Legislation The commit
Zee consists of William S Knox of Nasss-
chusetts, Z. b. Low of New York go
Frederick of Kansas Loren Fletcher 81
Adlhnesota, Michael Griffin of WISCONSIN
Waiiace l. foote, jr., of New York lanes
a; Hemenway of Indiana, VIM Mesick of
Mlchlgan, VIM. McAleer of PennsviI-an nio
a. }. Hunter of illinois. John A. Moon Of
tennessee. John W. Crawford of Texas n
l.. Henry of Texas, Marcus A. Smith of
ARIZONA and Harvey b. Ferguson OF New
The Senate committee on foreign rela-
tlons consists of c. X. Davis of Minnesota
William T. Frye of Maine, Shelby M Cui'
lom OF Illinois, Henry Cabot Lodge Of Mo-
sachusetts, Clarence D. Clark of Wyomins
Joseph b. Foraker OF Ohio, John T Mor+a,,,
OF Alabama, George Gray of DeIaWsra
David Turpie of Indiana John " Daniai
OF virginia and Roger Q. Mills of Texas
Evening star., 1898-12-07
CHARGE OF MANSLAUGHTER
William Webster IS fsiF for Causing Death
of JamS Shoemaker.
Result of Aats9. F.. Detailed b,
Deputy Coron2rs-Ehez Testimony
Heard Today.

The trial OF William Webster, indicted
for murder, but plaSed on hearing for man.
slaughter was Begin today before Judge
Bradley in Criml 81 Court No 2 The de-
fendant is one-armed white man. under
middle age, and the specific charge against
him is that he inflicted injuries, through
the medium of a kick, on a ten-year-old
boy named James Shoemaker. as the re-
suit of which the lad died.
The allegation is that last May Webster
was on duty as watchman In connection
with lawn party in Anacostia A crowd
of small boys, it is said, caused consider
able annoyance to those giving the party
and to The watchman. According TO the
prosecution, the latter kicked the uttlu
Shoemaker boy in the abdomen, which
caused his death about three weeks tn re
after. Assistant District Attorneys Shil-
lington and Laskey appeared for the gov
ernment. MIR. S. d. Trutt representing the
defendant.
Those sworn as jurymen in the case were
F.. c. Losano, John Woerner, jr, William
L. koontz, Theodore Friebus, George F.
Hoskinson, Andrew A. Blackman, John j.
Hanover, William Corder. George w
Thomas, n. c. Moher, Bernard ]. Coyle
and George Stamer.
Assistant District Attorney I,askey ey-
planned to the jury the nature of the case
from the standpoint of the royernmant
after which Deputy Coroner l.. w. Glaze
brook took the stand the first witness
Tor the prosecution. DR.. Glazebrook stated
that he performed an autopsy on the body
of the Shoemaker boy and found evidences
OF very serious illness, the body being in
badly emaciated condition
There was no direct evidence of violence
the brain and internal organs being in nor
NAL condition. An intestine was found TO
be slightly torn. aid signs of peritopitis
existed. In the opinion of Dr. Glazebrook.
the direct cause of the Shoemaker bows
death was exhaustion and blood poisoning.
Charles Edward Johnson, a small white
boy: Miss Effie Martin DR.. Asbury Butler
and Shriver King, the last-named a bow.
were next successfully called to the stand
Their testimony was to the effect that
Webster had kicked the Shoemaker lad.
after brief alteration over the possess
sion of a chair although there was a diff
ference of opinion as to the hour at which
it occurred. Several Of the witnesses said
Webster had been drinking and was angry
After recess George Shoemaker brother
of the deceased; John Hooper J. Stewart
Harrison and Policeman Owen Ryan took
the stand for the government. Assistant
District Attorney Shiilington announced the
case of the prosecution closed.
For the defense. one of Shoemakers COM
panions told the jury that he played with
Shoemaker, as usual. day after day for a
week after the alleged kicking occurred. A
number of witnesses then testified that
Webster had always borne general good
reputation. The trial was in progress when
this report closed.
Evening star., 1898-12-07
WILL BE RELIEVED FROM DUTY.
Gen. wheeler Has Probably Seen His
Last Active Military Service.

Major General Wheeler has probably seen
his last active service in the United States
army. He was at the War Department
this morning and had a talk with the Secre-
tary and Adjutant General Corbin. 1t is
understood that he will be relieved from
further active duty unless there is recur-
renee CT war. but that he VIII r m lin oa the
active list of the Un.,ed States volunteer
army. until that army is mustered out of
he service, by the declaration of peace
This privilege is accorded to him in recog-
milton of his distinguished services in
Cuba at Camp Wikoff and at the big
camp at Huntsville, Ala This arrange
ment will leave Genera Wheeler free to ex-
ercise his functions as a member of the
House of Representatives during this ses-
sion.
Evening star., 1898-12-07
NO ONE TO BLAME.
Findings of the Court of Inuutrv nm
the Maria Teresa

The findings OF the court of inquiry con-
cerning the abandonment of the 1nfanta
Maria Teresa during the storm of oetober
- nave been made public. The court finds
lne apahdohment was not due to any fault
or negligence on the part of any officer of
the navy, and the court does not think
any further proceedings should be iusti-
tuted. The vessel was pronounced to be in
mt condition for the voyage to the Tnited
states In reasonably fair weather but could
not be called seaworthy In a gale Ii was
stated that Commander Ira Harris did not
take charge of the Teresa TIL after the
decision of Captain Chittenden of the Mer-
ritt Wrecking Company to abandon her
This settles the contention advanced be-
fore the meeting OF the court that Com
mander Harris exceeded his authority In
taking charge of the cruiser. The transfer
of the ships company from the Teresa to
her consort. the Merritt, is characterized
as q skillful Accomplishment I'm view of
all the circumstances Lieutenant Harris'
conduct under the trying conditions is COM
mended.
Evening star., 1898-12-07
ANACOSTIA HAPPENINGS.
Explosion Causes Destruction of q
BuiIdinS-Other News.

The explosion of a coal oil lamp in a one
story frame building at the corner of Sheri-
dan and Stanton avenue, owned by Wallace
Moore, colored, and occupied by Susan
johnson, colored woman, as store, caus-
ed a fire last evening ABOUT $50 O'clock.
t.nine company No. 10 of Anacostia re-
Sponded TO a local alarm. The engine work
ed at the nearest pug, nearly quarter of
a mile aNa ay from The tire. Tie bu. ding and
as contents were enurely destroyed. The
.otal loss amounts 10 about 500, on which
mere was no insurance.
Anacostit Lodge, No -, h. a. A. NJ, has
selected the 1oIiowlng oucers for the en-
SUNG year: julius ". Ioison, WorohipIu III
.i!as.er, w. n. FREEMAN. senior Watueu.
1aniuei l.. y brien. JUNIOR warren; Franz
Emo, senior deacon: J. Z. Leonard, Junior
ueacon; Charles BROOKS, senior stewaru;
II rank May Derry, JUNIOR Seward; I. b.
smith, treasurer; Jonn ii. hing. Secret tary t,
Chdfies james, delegate 10 me MasUnic
BOARD OF relief anu me ST. John MiIe So-
clety; trustees, JuiluS W. IolSon, j. II. Nj an
nix and >. N. Frazer.
The annual vislLatlon of the state council
OF the District 70 AnacOStla council, No. III,
Junior Order OF Untteu AInerlCan Mecnan-
Ics, took place last night al Masonic Han.
4,esideS the state council officers, all Of
whom were in atteadance. twelve councils
sent represen .aLlN es, WhIie the local coun-
ell mad nearly every member present. Five
candidates were Initia I'd by AnacoSlla Coun-
ell during the evening"
Remarks We're nades by State Councillor
Schohcld of the District, Past State Council
or Weber of kentuckys Past State Council-
or Higgins of Alexandria. Va: Vice Sale
Gouncllor North Of Ahncostia, Junior Past
state Councillor Ncwkfrk and MeSsrS. Klein,
Brashears, N. w. Green, c. Q. Bohrer and
others. State Councillor Schofield was pre-
sented with bouqaetsef handsome flowers
and Vice Councillor North with an emblem
of the order. Supper Was served in the din
ing hall. lyr "a
The funeral of Miss fAnnie Brooke who
died Sunday last at the residence of Mr.. II.
h. Naylor on Harrisonestreet, in the seven
iy-ninth year of her age. was held yester-
day from ST. Teresa'S Church. The inter
ment was at Mt f9iiveE cemetery.
Sergeant Anderson of the AnacoStia sta
ton last night detailed Policeman Owens
from the Congress Heights section to look
after Twining City and vicinity. For rari-
Gus reasons 1t has not been practicable re-
Gently to have patrolman at this point at
night. and the territory has been covered
by the mounted officers The many vicious
characters prowling about Twining City
and the story of an attempted hold-up on
the pennsylvania avenue bridge led to the
assignment.
Night Stationkeeper Middleton has return
ed TO duty, and Policeman Reagan, who has
been filling the position, is on street service
again.
Mr.. William E. Jordan has returned from
a hunting trip with some friends around
Woodstock Va.
Evening star., 1898-12-07

lumbia. All wishing to send gifts to friends
or relatives in the regiment are requested
to bring their boxes to the armory at 9th
street and Pennsylvania avenue Friday
evening next, between and S O'Clock They
Will be shipped direct to Cuba, the express
age being paid by the association
a discussion arose TO the weight of the
boxes to be forwarded, and it was decided
they must each be limited to twenty
pounds. Perishable goods cannot be for
warded in the packages. Persons wishing
Evening star., 1898-12-07
SUGGESTED Y AMENDMENTS
Changes in Proposed Measure to Reg
uiate Dentistry.

uiate Dentistry.
Mr.. Conrad II. Syrnes the attorney of The
Dental Society in a cemmunica ton to the
District Commissioners relative 20 propos-
ed amendments of the bill prepared by Dr.
VIM. C. Woodward. the health officer, to
regulate the practice of dentistry in the
District. states that after a full conference
with Mr.. Tracy l.. Jeffords, attorney tor a
number of dentists. they rsconmend that
all of section of the Bill. which was last
week published in The Star in full be
stricken out. as they found it impossible
to perfect the method of appea. to the
court contemplated by the section.
Mr. Syme also CteoupmenGS that lion
) be amended by Inserting after the word
board in line three, fhe following: Tn
der rates to be adopted by the Commission
ers Of the District Of Columbia" Also. in
line u. after the word District" insert
the following: And the Commissioners
shall return to the appellant the $50 de
posted at the time of the appeal"
In accordance with the recommendation
of the Engineer Commissioner, Mr.. Syme
recommends that the following be known
as section I of the bill
THE board of dental examiners may in
its discretion. issue to any nonresident
dentist who desires to operate in dentistry
or dental surgery at any specified clinic,
to be held in the District of Columbia a
permit emitting the applicant to This priv
lege, but only during the time, and at the
place named, as specified in the permit.
Any person not authorized to practice den
tistry in the District of Columbia who shall
perform any operation in dentistry or au-
raj surgery at any clinic held in the Dis
trict of Columbia without having first oh
tained permit from the board of dental
examiners so to do, shall be deemed guilty
of a violation Of this act.
1t is further recommended by Mr.. Syme
that section IL be am anded as indicated at
the recent hearing on the bill before the
Commissioners, and that sections D. Il and
ID be amended so as to make the act ap-
ply to both male and female dentists.
Evening star., 1898-12-07
CHRISTMAS BOXES.
District Soldiers in Cuba to Be Re
membered.

A meeting of the District of Columbia
Volunteers Aid Association was held last
night AT the National Guard Armory. 1t
Was decided 10 send Christmas boxes to the
District boys with the 9Th Regiment of I'm
munes, now stationed at Manzanillo. Cuba.
Of the twelve companies in the regiment.
fivs were recruited from the District of Co
Evening star., 1898-12-07
Memorial to the Maine. Men.

Senator Hale yesterday introduced a joint
resolution authorizing the Secretary of the
Navy to erect a monument in Havana,
cuba, to the memory of the sailors and
marines who lost their lives by the ex-
plosion of the Maine. The bill is recon-
mended by the Navy Department.
Evening star., 1898-12-07

The German emperor takes for his break
fast small white loaf. the top of which e
covered over with salt and which ACCORDING,
ly goes by the name of salt bun. After tbis,
he consumes small special kind of hun
known as "lucca eye" then some sand
wiches, for which another kind of bread =
required. baked until the outside is quite
black
Evening star., 1898-12-07

Thousands of situations have been oh
tanned through the want columns OF The
Star.
Evening star., 1898-12-07

to send heavier boxes may do so by paving
the extra freight 'e
1t was also decided that at the first meet
ing In January tn, organization shall a5
journ sine die. "
Evening star., 1898-12-07

1t pays to read the want columns of The
star Hundreds OF situations are filled
through them.
Evening star., 1898-12-07

Lot of Ladies' and Misses
Chinchilla and Boucle Jack
cts. made with popular shield
front. seams finished with
braid: silk lined throughout.
It's close appraisal to only
say worth S6.5o-iou can't
match them for $3.50 else
where. All sizes
81. .05.
Evening star., 1898-12-07

Ladies' and Misses Atwood
Black Kersey Box Goats; the
wanted style; all-silk lined
Throughout: velvet collar.
You can tell at a glance tai
lor made these Coats. Worth
81. JU-fOr
S3.05.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1898-12-20
RELIGIOUS MATTERS

Rev. Martin ID. Hardin, son of Gen.
p. w. Hardin, has been rendered a
church in Minneapolis, with a salary
of 1000 per year.
Rev. r. q. Guerraut returned from
EllzabethtOwn Tuesday, where he held
series of meetings. He reports % or
30 confessions of faith.-Jessamine
Journal.
Rev. b. F. Taylor, aged So, and a
well-known Baptist preacher, died at
Harrodsburg. He married a daughter
OF Strother Cook and she aud two chill
dren survive.
The Central Christian, Lexington,
church is said TO be haunted. Dick
Gentry and another horseman claim to
have seen woman light the building
at A. M, stand for a few moments
in the door and then disappear,
Elder George Darsie, pastor OF the
Christian church, at Frankfort, preach
ed his 2lst anniversary sermon Sunday
week, and gave the following facts
concerning his congregations: Mem
bership 643; raised for all purposes s4,.
59l.7i; added during the entire 90 years
of the church's history, l,4S6; during
his ministry, 966.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1898-12-20
CRAB ORCHARD.

Old Santa Claus has stored quite lot
OF his Christmas goods In Crab Orch
ard 80 we expect all the little folks
will be remembered by the good old
man.
Miss Margaret Buchanan returned
Tuesday night accompanied by Miss
Jean, who came TO see her grandmoth-
err, who is a little better. Miss Jean
returned TO Louisville Saturday. Capt.
James Il. Lawiess was over from Lex
iugtou the past week looking after his
property Ia Crab Orchard. Miss Over.
street, who IL governess In MIR. MacS
Holmes family, will spend the holidays
at her home in Nicholasville. DR..
Stapp's school will give an entertain
ment at the college Thursday night and
the patrons and friends of the school
are expected TO attend. Miss Mary
Carriers school will close Friday and
she can be free To enjoy the holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. ID. Mcclure spent a
few days In Crab Orchard visiting
friends and relatives prior 10 his taxi
ing charge OF his new store at Turner's
vile. Mr.. and Mrs. James +. Holdam
have moved back 10 their old home In
Crab Orchard and the people In gener-
al extend them a welcome. w. n. Car
son will go into the buggy aud harvest
ing machine business next year, with
headquarters at Stanford. j. G, Hays
returned from London Friday bringing
a car load Of mountain cattle. w. a.
Brooks Is at home until after Christ
mas. Mrs. NJ. A. Fish and family NOV
ed to Stanford Monday. We regret TO
give up such good and entertaining
young ladies as Misses Allie and Henry,
but know they will be better satisfied
where their brother, Ivon, can be at
home.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1898-12-20

The exports from the United States
during 1898 will exceed those OF any
other year in the history OF the coun-
try. Up to December they amounted
to 81, III ,6sl 100. and for the year will
reach a total OF sl,250,O00,OOO. Only
twice before have the exports reached
the billion mark.
William a. +. Moore, accused Of
having robbed Martin Mahon, the pro-
prietor of the New Amsterdam Hotel,
in badger game" in which Fayne
Moore, the defendants beautiful al
legged wife, was charged with having
taken part, was convicted. His wife is
now on trial.
George Morgan and Charles john
son, of Camden, Ark, while on a spree
ran out OF whisky aud drank bay rum
and Jamaica ginger. Both died In
horrible agony few hours later. Mike
O'Connell, who also drank the mixture
is expected to die.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1898-12-20

Joseph Kuntz, "A farmer living near
Lawrenceburg, Ind, collected s52S
and stuffed it careiessly in his pocket.
While putting wood on the fire the
wad fell in aud was in ashes before he
could get it out.
A magistrate in Wilkesbarre, Pa.
stepped down from the bench and
soundly thrashed a wife beater, who
had been before him dozen times.
John Mittendorp, an engineer on the
main line of the l.. & n. is said to be
worth s250,000. His family lives In
style On Fourth street, Louisville.
II has been discovered that all the
so-called rabbits sold by an italian
produce dealer in Kansas City, we're in
reality cats.
Corbett, the pugilist, will go to Cuba
aud run saloon and club house.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1898-12-20
DANYlLle.

In addition 10 the Ice factory enter
prise, electric lights are being discuss
ed.
The mission band OF the Methodist
church had candy party Saturday
night
Rev. Hill, OF Wilmore, and his or
ganist. Rev. h. Bish, OF Canada, will
conduct the Y. NJ. G.. A. services sun
day afternoon.
The Bazaar held by the Kings Daugh'
tiers, OF the lst Presbyterian church,
Friday, consisting of fancy work and
eatables, was soon over, as everything
sold so rapidly. The young ladies
realized si5.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Charles Rodes enter
tanned Monday evening In honor OF
their daughters, Misses Margaret and
Amanda, aud MIR. Boyle Rodes. Jr.
Miss Bessie Monks entertained We'd
nesday at luncheon In honor OF Miss
Wallace. Of Versailles.
DIR. J. W. Lynch has accepted call
TO church In North Carolina aud will
preach his last sermon here Sunday.
He il an eloquent speaker and bis SER
mons always show deep thought. The
large congregations that have gathered
from Sabbath To Sabbath were an evil
deree of bis popularity In Danviile.
The Mandolin and Guitar Club were
much pleased with the cordial reception
aud large attendance at Shelbyville.
Mics Hooker entertained Ia their hon
or. Mayor J. b, Fisher Is visiting rel
atives Ia 81. Louis. Misses Fannie
Collier aud Carrie Curry, of Lancaster,
are guests OF Mrs. Fisher Gaines. Miss
Mary Wood, OF Lebanon. Is the guest
oil Mrs. ". T. Wood. DR.. and Mrs
Ely and the faculty received their
friends Friday evening from 10 ii,
Mrs. 5. +. Grant has returned from a
visit to relatives in Lancaster. Mrs,
Eugenia Whitley has gone TO Orlando,
Fla, to spend the winter. Hon. w. X,
Ramsey. OF London, Is visiting friends
here. DR.. and Mrs. w. G. Roberts
have returned home, after q pleasant
visit to DIR. and Mrs. Hamilton In Lou
isyille. Mr.. b. +. Phillips and family
expect TO go TO Florida to spend the
winter a. soon as Mr.. Phillips has
gained his strength sufficiently TO take
the trip. Mrs. Mary Hogsett, who has
been very III for many weeks, Is i'm
proving slowly. Mrs. Matte Mcdowell
aud Miss Nancy left Monday 10 visit
Mrs. Richard Lowndes, of Clarksburg,
w. Va. j. ). Roberts has returned
from Nashville TO spend the holidays
with his family.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1898-12-20

a Brooklyn man looked under his
bed and found woman burglar hiding
there On being discovered she offered
10 come out, If he wouldn't strike her,
and give up the things she had stolen
and was trying To conceal.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1898-12-20

WANTED.-Reliable and experienced
salesman to handle good line of Luz
bricating Oils and Greases on Commits
sion. Address The Clinton Oil Co.,
Cleveland, o.