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Evening star., 1898-12-14
PRESBYTERIAN ALLIANCE.
Annual Meeting Held at Church of
the Covenant.

The annual meeting of the Presbyterian
Alliance was held last evening in the
Church of the Covenant. An address was
delivered by Rev. Charles A. Dickey. d. d,
of Philadelphia, in which he pointed out
the necessity of new methods in church
work and the adoption of the spirit of en-
terprise which characterizes progressive
business concerns.
Brief addresses were also made by Rev.
DIR. Easton and Rev. DIR. George s. Dun
can. After the exercises a social hour was
spent and refreshments were served.
Officers were elected as follows: FTesi-
dent, b. II. Warner: vice presidents, Chas-
Lyman. DR. Daniel McFarian and John W.
Foster; secretary, J. Russell Nerbrycke;
treasurer, CharIes B. Bailey. The directors
viii consist of Rev. DIR. b. f. Bitunger,
Rev. DR.. Wallace Radcliffe, Rev. DIR. Charles
p. Ramsdall, Rev. DIR. George y. Luccock,
Rev. DIR. Joseph t. Kelley, Rev. DR.. T. S.
HamlIn, Rev. DR.. W. c. Alexander, Noble
d. Larner, James B. Lambie J. b. Smi tn,
William B. Gur.ey. F. b. Dalrympie, J. IL,
MerriweIher, Thomas G. Jones and William
Ballantyne.
Evening star., 1898-12-14

The foods we eat furnish energy
for the body just as burning coal
makes steam for an engine.
The experiments of Prof. Frank
land, Ph. d., OF London. shows that
cod-liver oil yields two and one-half
times more energy than starchcs or
sweets.
SCOTS Emulsion is pure cod-liver
oil combined with hypophosphites of
lime and soda. 1t forms fat, gives
strength, enricheS the blood. invig-
orateS the nerves, and repairs tissues.
soc. and sIoo. all druggists.
SCOTT & BOVINE. Chemists. New York.
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COMMITTEE NAMED.
business Mems Association Interested
IN Coming Pence Carnival.

The committee selected by President w
>. kncX of the Business Mems Assccia-
uon to prepare a program and arrange the
rreiiminaries for the proposed Peace Car
nlVaF' next spci2g III conjunction with rep
resentatives from the board of trade and
the citizens associations of the District
consists of F. X. Raymond, S. 3. Hege, J.
II. Olcott and 5. S. Shedd. Mr.. Knox IS
also member of the committee. in accord
ahce with the resolution of the board OF
directors of the associa ion proposing The
carnival
invitations will be Immediately sent 10
the president of the board of trade and of
the many citizens associa ions asking
them to at once name rep leseutatiVes "a
act with the committee of the business
Mems Association in order that rapid pro
gress can be made IN formula ing plans Tor
the carnival, which is to take place durin .
the coming month Of May
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CITY AND DISTRICT.
Ordered by Commissioner.

The following orders have been issued
hy the District Commissioners:
That a yitrified block driveway be laid
under the permit system in front of 1919
Kenyon street northwest, at an estimated
cost OF ST.
That the time for completion of contract
for grading North Capitol street, No. 2GI2
be extended sixty days. without penalty or
cost of INSPECTION
That contracts for the construction of
sewers. upon proposals received December
i" l%N are awarded as follows, the
parties named being the lowest bidders for
the Work; To 7. Il. Jones and Company.
for tie northCrly portion of the ,Fibsr
Greek and New Jersey avenue high-IeveI
iEttrcentins sewer; to Adam McCaudish, l.,
for sewers a and ''B-'
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ENCy RsIoNs TOMORROW.

Steamer Charles Manchester for Mount
Vernon and Marshall Hall at 10 am. and
l.i1 pm.
Steamer Washington for Fortress Mon
roe and NOrfO k at $50 pm.
Steamer EStelle Randall for Glymont and
intermediate points a 9:;'o am.
Steamer Harry Randall for Colonial Beach
and river iandinEs at I am.
Trains leave 1872 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. to , pm.
Cars leave Aqueduct bridge for Arlington
and Fort Myer every half hour from $40
am. to $40 pm.
Cars leave Aqueduct bridge every hour
for Falls Church.
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FORMING MOTHERS CLUBS.
Meeting in That Interest Held Yester.
day Afternoon.

Mrs. Theodore w. Birney president of
the national congress of mothers, presided
at a meeting of ladies held yesterday after
noon in the lecture hall of the Columbian
University to take steps looking to the
formation of mothers clubs in this locality
In an Interesting address Mrs. Brney re-
lated many of her experiences during a trip
through the country recently, which was
made in the interest of the expansion of
the club movement
1t was urged by Mrs. Belva A Lockwood
that all put their shoulders to the wheel and
push The movement forward with vim and
enthusiasm. A personal narrative of the
manner of correcting the misdeeds of chill
dren and other experiences were given by
mrs NJ S. Gist. Short talks were also
made by several others prescnt.
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Sword Presented to Cant. Ioo;xer

sword Presented to Can't. LOoser.
Capt. Henry B. LOCKER, lust reappointed
surveyor, District of Columbia and who
commanded Company II, 1st District of CO.
iumbia Volunteers, serving as engineers in
Cuba and Porto Rico, was last evening
made the recipient of a magnificent and
costly sword by his late command 1t is of
exquisite design and finish, made in New
York, and has just been received after
some unexplained delay. 1t bears the en-
graved Inscription: Presented to Capt. II
B. LOCKER, by Company H. 1st District of
Columbia Volunteers, December 1898" and
was elegantly incased In pink satin. The
committee of presentation. consisting of
seven or eight nOn-commissioned officers
and privates of Company II, had some diff
Guilty III finding the captain, as he was alb
sent from his nome, attending an anniVer
Sary dinner, where he was finally CAPTURED
and put to the sword. The surprise was
CCrplete, both TO himself and his fellow
guests and friends, at this unique and in
tereStlng feature suddenly introduced into
their festivities, and the delight and enjoy
ment thereat were heartily shared by all
concerned. First Sergt. Neligan made
short and earnest presentation speech on
behalf of Company II. full of fine feeling
and appreciation regarding their late COM
mander. He especially dwelt upon Capt.
Lockers eTer-Vigilant care of his men, and
of his all-around ability and worth as
leader of men, declaring that his men loved
and honored him, the others then breaking
in, saying: Yes, and if it should again be
needed. We'll be ready to follow you again."
Capt. LOCKER then warmly and felictously
responded. He was gratified exceedingly.
and proud of such a tribute, and from such
brave and good men as they had proved
themselves, both at the little scrap at
Guanica and in every way and everywhere
that duty called. This sword would be
deeply priced and appreciated by him and
his forever, and he should ever feel pride
and affection in and for his good Com
pany II.
Evening star., 1898-12-14
Ferns of All Varieties.
/ or fern dishes. etc. Guide. I22I F.-Ad
Alabama Thanks Wheeler.

4Ne general assembly of Alabama re-
ctADy passed a resolution rccting that
" .-eIeas AJj. Gen. Joseph Wheeler. an
eminent and beloved citizen Of this state,
ms further illustrated his patriotism by
heroic action and wise coUuseIs III the brief
aH4 brilliant campaign III Cuba which ter
minated IEe war Of the United states
against Spain. and has thereby shed luster
on our people and greatly helped To quiet
ant remove sectional cIsJrust Of the South.
II Il tHi Just and ut To mark the public.
appreciation OF his signal service the
general assembly Of Alabama. by joint
resolution, tender thanks 10 Gen. Wheeler
To- the heroIsm and touacijy he manifested
IL Tho CRISIS OF war in Cuba.
Evening star., 1898-12-14
Committed to the Asylum.

\ jury sitting at the city hail was
called upon to determine the mental condi-
u@n Of Frank Dyer. During the proceed
InEs physician testified that the man had
q celusion that he has been shot through
the head, and attention was called TO a
handkerchief bound around his forehead.
DO YOU claim that you are not insane?.'
the man was asked ty the assistant attor-
Ety Tor the district, Mr.. Richardson.
II br ak tine neck Of any man who saw;
l am. was The answer. in Il tone that
seemed 70 mean business.
GyEiie:t en of the jury" then inquired
Mr. Richardson. with q smile. are Won
prepared to say THAI Mr. Dyer Is insane
There was no response. Over was Int
committed 10 Tie asylum
Evening star., 1898-12-14
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUsEMENTs TONIGHT.

hcademy-"Tempest Tossed"
Columbia Theater-''A Stranger in a
Strange Land"
kernan's I.yceum Theater-Ed F. Rush :
Bon Ton Burlesquers-"
Lafayette Square-'The Sign of the
Cross.
National Theater-The jefferson Comedy
Company in The Rivals.
Ohio avenue and 10Th street-Battle of
Gettysburg.
12n9 Pennsylvania avenue-Exhibition of
painting Of ''Triiby."
Netzerott Hall-Warsraph exhibition.
1911 L street-Tea and sale by Nordhoff
Guild
1211 Pennsylvania avenue-EXhibition of
MutoSCupt
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PLEDGED FOR $1,000.
Mr. Glover Adds to Fund for Univers-
ity Endowment.

Ex-Governor Pattison of Pennsylvania
presided at the afternoon session of the
board of trustees of the American Univer-
sity, held yesterday at the Arlington Hotel.
Trustees were elected as follows: Mrs. E.
s. Tome, Port Deposit, Md; Thomas w.
Smith, Washington. D. c.; Rev. DR.. S.
Parks Cadman, New York city; John E.
Du Bois. Du Bois, Pa, and Rev. DR.. j.
Wesley Hill, Fostoria, Ohio.
Mr.. c. c. Glover pledged $1,000 to the
S1Uo,oO0 fund which is to be raised by the
ministerial alliance for endowment pur-
poses. Subscriptions to the alliance al
ready have been made of 81. 600.
Evening star., 1898-12-14
Funeral of Thomas NJ. wilkes.

Funeral services over the remains of the
late Thomas M. Wilkes were held yester-
day afternoon at his late residence, 1884 T
street Mr.. Wilkes died Sunday, after an
illness of less than an hour. Rev. Dr. Rad
cliffe conducted the service and paid a WELL
deserved tribute to the memory of the de-
ceased, expressing also the sympathy OF
all for the bereaved widow. Rev. DR.. Ell.
lott of Ascension Church and other per.
sonal friends were present. The interment
was made in Rock Creek cemetery.
The deceased had been a resident of this
city for many years, but was a native OF
South Carolina, where he was, as here
highly esteemed. His younger brother
came on for the funeral.
Evening star., 1898-12-14
Remains of Those Who Fell in Cuba
and Porto Rico,

A plot of ground i'll the Arlington ceme-
terry has been set aside by Quartermaster
General Ludingten fer the burial of the
soldiers who lost their lives in Cuba and
Porto Rico. The work of transferring
these remains to this country will begin in
February next The remains will be trans
ported in air-tight metallic caskets, and
disembarked at some southern port In
cases where such action is preferred, the
bodies will be turned over to relatives or
friends for private mterment, but other
wise, the remains will be brought to this
city and inferred in the Arlington ceme-
terry. 1t is probable that a suitable monu-
men will be erected there to mark the last
resting place of the soldiers who lost their
lives in the Spanish war.
Evening star., 1898-12-14

A colored female infant, whose parents
are not known to the police, was turned
over to the board of children's guardians
by the Police Court today. The found ing
was picked up on 4th street northwest be-
tween Nj and n streets last Wednesday
night. Hattie Carter, colored. found The
child and delivered it to the police.
Evening star., 1898-12-14
Government sale

Furniture, Carpet. Typewriters, etc, in
great quantities VIII sold by Sloan AZ Co.
At :th and g northwest. tomorrow at 10
Am md at 4th ana streets northwest. al
TO % clock. by order of the Secretary of
the Interior. See advertisement.
Evening star., 1898-12-14
The sDecht Sale

Lovers Of vases and beautiful fur,itrra
Will be well repaid by 4 visit To SIoan's ART
rooms, l4oI q rect, where they will find
displayed the rare and costly household ef
abroad. The collection will be sold M amn7
tion Monday and Tuesday next at II n m
by catalogue. Exhibition open TIN hour ~
sale See advertisement for particulars .
Evening star., 1898-12-14
STILL IN THE SHOE.
The "old Woman" Grects the Thronu,
at HeiIhrun a Coz.

hVery one who has ever wandered along
''h street examining the wonders Of bar
gains IN the store windows has seen the
ola woman in the shoe" Thers are few
people In this city who remember when
TINS prominent sign was not in front Of the
shoe store of Heilbrun & Co. at 402 eth
street III has been the sign cf that popu-
lar house for over quarter of a century,
and never fails To attract attention.
he old woman I'm the shoe is the sign
that guides many customer To 4u2 Tth
street and To a large trade IL is the em-
piem OF frSt-class goods and rcasona hle
prices. The large patronage the store is
recefing is an evidence that the sign Of
me ola woman is as popular as Of old
anohs christmas shoppers who seek to
give gifts that will serve a useful purpose.
steam engineers licenses of the third
ciasS nave been granted TO La Monte h.
Johrson, VIM. L. Gallagher and Nm. K.
TonEln.
Evening star., 1898-12-14
Promised u Hearing

The BroOkland Citizens Association has
been informed by the District Commission
eTs that its members will be given a hear
ing on the proposed bill for the extension
of the city and Suburban railway through
10 Brookland, when the matter is in shape.
Evening star., 1898-12-14

VIIIU
THE climax Of nineteenth century trains"
Leaves Washington pm, arrives New
York 5 p. m. Exclusive Pullman train. Din
ing. parlOr and observation smoking cars.
No extra fare other than regular Pullman
cha rge \Iyt
Evening star., 1898-12-14
More New Faces at JAS f. Oysters

Jas. +. oyster is daily adding To his long
list Of customers by selling the richest and
puFeSt "EiEin Butter. in 5-lb. boxes for
Si-iJ, which Is but 2sc lb. Cor 9th and Pa.
ave, all markets, and phone 271.-Advt.
Evening star., 1898-12-14

UPRIGHT GRAND PIANO. $162 CASH
"A SOD instrument, only slightly used and
without a blemIsh, mahogany case ) ped
ais, warranted-l years tuning free. $162
cash, stool and scarf included. Grimes
Piano Exchange, gl3 Pa. ave
Evening star., 1898-12-14
Coal and FircHoOd.
5. s. Daish & Son, I1J 18th st. n.w.-Advt
Beautiful Holiday Display,

Those VINO pass along Pennsylvania ave-
nue. at 18th street these days. if they are
ordinary mortals, cannot help being at
tracted to the mammoth and beautiful holi-
day display at Osrams drug store. Both of
the big show windows at this establishment
are laden with articles calculated to bring
pleasure to any home. while the interior is
simply crowded with very appropriate
Christmas gift stock. A speciality is made
Of extracts and perfumes Mr. Ogram claim
ing to have a bigger line OF such goods than
any other two stores in the city, and he
says ne means to d.Spose of the greater
part of ii before Christmas day, the quality
being so high and the prices so low Par
ticular attention is called to Christmas gifts
among Mr.. Ogram's display in the way of
very handsome bristle goods, military and
other hair brushes, sterling silver articles
Of all kinds, mirrors, Dresden manicure
sets. novelties of every variety filigree
work. glove and handkerchief boxes. cut
glass, shaving sets. Bohemian glass pow
der boxes and countless others.
Evening star., 1898-12-14

Before leaving your order for your Christ
mas candy. call and see our select Bonbons
and Chocolates: handling over 2uo varieties
OF the most choice goods. Sheetz 10th 4 f.
Evening star., 1898-12-14

OUR pc. MINCE PIES ARE FINE.
Regular family pies in size. Prepared
by our famous pastry cooks in their most
tempting style. light crUsts. Delicious
filing As good as they look. Sent fresh
any time. Kraffts Bakery, 18th & Pa. ave.
Evening star., 1898-12-14
Coal and FireyyOOd,
S. S. Daish & Son, u

.. o bdlSh ~ Son, 40 l2th st. nW.-AdVt.
Thousands of situations have been OBJ
tained through the want columns of The
Star
Evening star., 1898-12-14

Parties, etc., fine Carriages for hire reason
ably. Downeys Model Stables, 1622-2s L ST.
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1898-12-14

Oil Heaters, 20 to $s; Gas Heater. $125
Radiators, $50 y. EberIys Sons, us 1th
NV.
Evening star., 1898-12-14

Banquet Globes-Decorated Lamp Shades
124 u. Z. A. MUDDlMAN q GO. 612 Eth
Evening star., 1898-12-14

MAKE PRETTY Gil rs.
Sterling silver hair brushes in unusually
good designs at harr's 80 Pa ave
Evening star., 1898-12-14

Trustees will sell at auction tomorrow
afternoon at O'Clock that valuable prop
erty fronting on 14tn street about Is feet
and on New York avenue about Il feet ad-
Joining the property formerly known as the
Palace market, corner 14th street and New
York avenue See advertisement
Evening star., 1898-12-14
WASHINGTON DRESSED BEEF.

Spring Lamb. New York Roast Beef, Del
monIcO Steak, so to John r. Kelly, West
End Mkt. I'D * p COTned Beef specially.
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YOU'LL FIND YOUR FRIENDS

at the West End Market, - and p SITS The
best people in town deal there.
Evening star., 1898-12-14

FusseIl's Ice Cream. Ices. Charlotte Russo,
Cakes. Beautiful Individual Molds. Fruit
Cakes. a Year old, 4uC. per ID; fresher
ones. 25c. per ID: all just the things for
the holidays. 1i27 New York ave-
Evening star., 1898-12-14

Mrs. Charles N. Merrill has a collection
of her decorated CHINA on sale at Mrs
Donovan's, 90i F street northwest.-Adyt
Evening star., 1898-12-14
Sc KENNY

Fine Dry RO4sled CofIees They have nc
equal Pure sugars at cost.
{. d. kENNY'S City Stores.
Evening star., 1898-12-14

"DOWN IN pIXIE. in Dixie
is the effective title given to new
southern play, of which a scenic production
of great magnitude is made by Thomas H.
Davis and William 7. Keogh. 1t aims to
present a series of lively portrayals of
southern life as it Is, and for a sequence of
thrilling incidents there is afforded a pic
turesque background of cotton fields and
homesteads. Darkey life in old Carolina is
pictured with rare animation. A pickaninny
band is an immensely popular accessory
The youngsters composing it are as agile of
limb as they are masically inclined. One of
the numerous mechanical adjuncts employ
ed in the production is genuine cotton
compress, which figures in a most exciting
incident. The characters of Down in
Dixie" are very interesting group. The
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-17
CLOSING QUOTATIONS.
REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS.

George D. Somerset to Hannah Doyle. lot Pison ph n" NV Re 25 g. sW % ss:s sE g. NE SIS sio
 Jeremiah G. and Catherine A. Sheehan to Dad s R and sehn SM Of of ono 37:6 by NE I17; also lot NE line of Rausch street, 175 NV of Folsom NV 1s:s by NE n2;
 George J. and Annie Burger to Joseph B. Coryeli, lot on N line of Seventeenth Santa 100; also lot on W line of Wisconsin. IFS of Seventeenth Santa Clara) N 125 by W 100; sl0 trnstees) se 'fs to same iss7 22s lot on line of Wisconsin street. 100 s of Sixteenth tCenter). seenh santa S caraS street '1s s oo of sin. W 25 by 100. trustees deed s42oo. ,,ne of Berlin sPs street to i2S of Dwight W 12o. lot 3. block g. Paul Tract; 8
 Same to Adea n t H9oks sbt lot oa @ Sy Re % lot 3, block g. same; s:
 Johann and Marie Kosel Cby Peter Kosel, attorneyl to Thomas A. Mearns lot g. block 235. South San Francisco Homestead and Rail- road Associa tion; $50.
 Henry Selwyn Burden to Ida C. Burden twife of H: s) second party and Francis S.. Leon H. and John H. Durdsn: third party. lot on N line 137:6: also lot on W line of Diamond street. 2lo of Twenty first. 50 by ll5:s; the death of second party: s1
 William and Mary E, Alvord to John. olsen lot on E line of Belcher street, 200 N of Four teenth, N 25 by 125; s10.
 Alameda County.
 Beulah Park Camp Meeting Association to William Weeks, lots 172, 17s and 174. block K,
 William and Mary Weeks to c N Crittenton and A. W. Dennett. same, East Oakland; s1O. lots s ai2 s asa sss Block 0a N same. no sfs hast
 j. s. and Amelia M Emery to Lucen RoueI- Her. lot on SEE corner of Park avenue and Emery street. 5s:s by 125. being portion of block 3. in Plot G. Rancho ". and D. Peralta, Oakland 16h T Iownshp Ep guii5claim deed; Sle CT. lot E line of College avenue, 244:6 N of h.
 Emil and Elsie H. Nusbaumer to P L. Bas- sett. lot on E line of Bassett street, 175 of and SIs lot is. block B, Fruitvaie Station Tract, Brooklyn Township qutclaim deed; $.
 Patrick L. and Bessie M. Bassett to Alameda Building and Loan Association. same, Brooklyn Township; s1o.
 Jacob Happersberger to Carrie Happersbere CT. lot on line Of Rus Russell street a 225 @ " , of H. Map of Southern portion of Blake Estate in Plot 6s. Rancho V. and D. Peralta; Berke-
 Joseph A. Leonard to Annie E. Leonard, lot on W line of Union street 12o of Clinton to beginning. being portion of Leonard's sub division of Bartlett 50-vara tract, Alameda; gift.
 Anna M and F. NJ. Wells (by sherifp to Jay V. Lawrence, lot on NV corner Of Fifth and Virginia streets i5ls ga by o 2So block C.
 Same and Fred G. Jones fby sherlfO to same. W PIP by N 100. being the S 100 feet of block F. tract B. Berkeley Land and Town Improve ment Association Berkeley s13s7.
 of Ellis street, 75.3 N of Fairview. N 37.65 by F 12O, being the s half of lot 1s. Regent-street Caroline NJ: Runkle to Bertha Robinson. lot on W line of Henry street 100 of Webster. of the townsite of Fitchburg. Brooklyn Town ship: sl0
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-17
CHICAGO GRAIN MARKETS.

CHICAGO, May 1.-The decided strength in the Liverpool cables was the chief cause for the bull sentiment in wheat to-day. Liverpool quoted July wheat fully Sc per bushei higher than 1t closed Saturday. European political news was looked on as quite important. for 1t seemed to point to growing differences be- tween England and France over the African couplications Domestic receipts were very have caused the traders to be shy of buying: Having nothing but the memory or recent losses in their minds, they covered freely The domestic visible decreased only 6S4, 900 bushels last week. whereas the decrease last year was 2125. .O0o bushels. The weather east of the Rockies was about perfect for wheat growing and the California drought was broken by a twenty four hours rain rain Con Con ever the market here got strong support and was kept on the jump for the most part so at the ordinary news items more especially those of statistical character. May opened at sl 4o against Saturdays close of sl 44&. and bid, 5Ac net gain. July opened at s1 oe to sl 67l4. hanally, touched q os. eased off to $1 o7& and sold up to s1 os1s and reacted to sl osA bid at the close net gain of 4&c. september, which closed Saturday at s99sc. opened at soQeo1sc sold down to ss7sc then
 Corn was very strong and active to-day weather was factor. Liverpool was MQAd higher. July closed with a net gain of Nc sympathy with the general strength in the other speculative markets. July closed hc higher.
 nearly all of which was retained. Shipments of lard and meats were enormous. Increased outside trade a factor. Government or ders for the army cut some figure There has been very large buying of both ribs and lard
 ous wt ro a for % 5ay lard 35c higher. and ribs 40c higher.
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