davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-13
NOT HIS HABIT.
First President Did Not Chew Gum
or Smoke CiSarettes.

or Smoke Cigarettes.
A gentleman who has just returned from
a post which he held in a foreign country
told Star reporter an amusing story of
something which occurred several years
ego at the National Museum. The gentle
man in question was connected with the
museum unotficially. He spent much time
there. assisting to arrange the different ex-
hibits. In this capacity he had a key which
admitted him to most Of the cases where
the relics, etc, were kept. He knew the
curators at the museum, and enjoyed their
full confidence. He said:
One afternoon after the museum had been
closed 1 was there with two or three of the
other gentlemen connected with the place.
l do not know just how the thing started,
but we jokingly proposed to search the
pockets of the clothes Of George Washing
ton, which were on exhibition. We had
been arranging them or looking at them, 1
think, which suggested this:
g Lets If the old gentleman left any
money in his clothes. or what he was in the
habit of carrying about with him. one of
us said. and the idea was carried out.
There was nothing in any of the pockets
was turned inside out, was some brown
powdery substance. which had a most pun
gent smell. There was quite little of
this, which was either tobacco or snuff,
showing That the 1ather OF MS country
was most likely addicted to the use of It..
l put it in a piece of paper and kept 1t
carefully.
"'rhe funniest part of 1t was that when I
showed it to my little son on returning
home he berated me soundly for taking
part in a proceeding which he character
lied as sacrilege in daring to violate the
garments Of SO noted a person by putting
my hands in his pocket.
1T was much better to do 1t after he
was dead, my boy, than to do the pick
pocket act while he was living 1 declared.
1T proved conclusively to me that the
immortal George did not possess the chew
ing gum or cigarette habit. If he smoked
tobacco he used it in a pipe. There was
nothing of a dude about him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-13

NO. u WEST 22D ST., NEW YORK CITY.
NO. 115 STATE ST., CHICAGO. ILL.
ny26- tu, th&s.tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-13
City AND DISTRICT.
PLACED IN COMMAND.
INSTALLATION of officers of Post II
G.. A. II.

Installation of officers of Post II,
G.. A. II.
The officers-elect of Post No. II, located at
Soldiers Home, were installed last even
ing by the Rev. J. H. Bradford. assistant
installing officer of the Department of the
Potomac Among those present from city
posts were Comrades e. j. Sweet, w. w.
Chambers and Arthur Hendricks. the as
sistant adJutan. general of the department.
The following named officers We're indicted
into office for the current year: Jacob
Moore. commander fourtn term); W. H.
Anderson, senior vice commander; Edward
Slaughter, junior vice commander; Michael
Heens, quartermaster third termD: VIM.
Turner, chaplain fourth term. John H..
Cole, surgeon fourth term; VIM. u. Wa
lace. officer of the day Fourth term): Chas.
H Davenport, officer of guard; Edward
BUNS, adjutant Fourth term; Augustus
Williams, sergeant major -four term);
Richard Barnes, quartermaster : argeant.
There was large attendance of the
members of the pest. all in uniform.
Comrade z. j. Sweet, in behalf of w. W.
Chambers. presented to the post a portrait
OF Mis-. Chambers, recently deceased, who
had been a sincere friend to the entire
membership from its early organization.
manner 10 the many virtues of the de-
ceased. and paid high tribute to her char
acter rs a woman and a member OF the
WCman's Relief Corps. Comrades Cham
bers, Bradford and Hendricks and MEM
bers OF he post followed with stirring al
dresses. after which coffee, sandwiches and
cake were served to all.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-13
Cost Isntuh One Dollar.

A young colored man named Isaiah
Braxton, who has frequently figured in
police circles, was before Judge Scott this
morning on charge of disorderly conduct.
mot guilty today was his plea
Policeman Girard told the court that
Isaiah was under the influence of liquor
last night.
Il met him just after left the station. u
SAID the officer, land he was SO disorderiy
that ] had to arrest him."
Il had been drinking" admitted Isaiah
and guess was pretty near full, but
wasn't noisy
Where were you?" queried Judge Scott
Where was l at?' returned the nrison
er: Il was in the house"
s.ua But the officer says you were on the
was out there, too" said Isaiah, ''bu1
one dollar said the judge, and Isaiah
went back. A'e'iai
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-13

Mrs. Olivia E. Dunohoe, who died at her
home, All New Jersey avenue southeast,
the 9Th instant, was buried from st. Peters
Church the 18th. Rev. Father O'Donoghue
officiated, and requiem mass was pronounc-
ed for the deceased. large concourse of
friends and relatives assembled and many
beautiful floral tributes were placed about
the bier. Six nephews of the deceased served
as pall-bearers.
Mrs. Dunohoe was very we'll known on
Capitol Hill, where the most Of her married
life was spent She was of a deeply reli-
gous nature and delighted in advancing the
cause of her church. The remains were
inferred at Mount Olivet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-13
Ordnance Relief Assoctot,on

The annual meeting of the Ordnance Re-
lief Association, composed of employees in
the Washington gun foundry, was held the
18th instant, at odd Fellows Hall, on sth
street southeast. The reports of the finance
committee show the association to be in a
fiourishing condition.
Amendments to the constitution and by
laws were adopted creating a death benefit
fund. Heretofore benefits were only paid
in case of sickness or disability from acct
dent
The following were elected as officers for
the year 1898: President. VIM. NJ Bobb:
vice president, Geo. Slater; recording sec
rotary, John L. Yoeckel; financial secre-
tarX, Thos. NJ. Hayes; treasurer, w. NJ.
Mathis; executive committee, M. A. Lynch
]. Membert. ]. G. Baker G. c. r. Lowry
]. G. Dudly, L. Geneste, ]. W. Foster:
finance committee. G. Cunningham, ]. M.
Padget, w. w. Chase
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-13
Fails to Keep His Promise.

Richard Kavanaugh, an old soldier, who
said he was an inmate of the Hampton,
Va, Soldiers Home was today sent to the
workhouse for ten days by Judge Scott for
being drunk on the street Kavanaugh was
brought in by an officer night before last,
while he was intoxicated. He was arraign-
cd before Judge Scott yesterday, and his
personal bonds to leave the city taken. He
did not go, however, and today gave as the
reason that after leaving the court room
he was taken sick and could not comply
with his promise.
Kavanaugh said he had come to Wash.
ington to try to get back pay amounting
to $4S7, which he said was due him from
the government. but his claim was not YET
settled.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-13

the District committee of the House of
Representatives report on House bill
Hal, to authorize the District Commits
sioners to accept a bequest of the late
Peter Won Essen for the use of the pub
lie white schools of Georgetown, the Com
missloners give the measure their approval.
They recommend, however, that the bill
be SO amended as to provide that they
shall expend said funds for the use of the
public white schools of that portion of the
District formerly INCLUDED within the linn
Its OF the city of Georgetown in such man
ner as they, in their discretion may de-
termine will be most beneficial for the
said schools.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-13
UNITY CLUB ENTERTAINED,
The Members rendered n Reception
by President MOultOn.

by Prestdent MOultOn.
The Unity Club members were enter
tanned last night by the newly elected
president, H. B. Moulton, at his home, 1924
9Th street northwest. The affair was most
enjoyable throughout. Mr.. Moulton was
formally introduced to the club members
by Mr.. S. K. Hale, vice president He
made short address, thanking the men,
bers for the honor conferred upon him.
Miss NJ. c. Bennett, secretary of the club,
read several interesting papers on "Ob
servations of Travels in Greece" An in
formal program of musical and vocal Sc
lections was then rendered by the guests.
The club met Tuesday evening at the
hall, 40 10th street northwest. A lecture
was delivered by Rev. DIR. f. D. Power
on THE IDEAL Woman" Miss Ellen Voc
key entertained the audience with dra
matte representations and instrumental
solos; vocal solos We're rendered by Miss
Dubois and Mr.. Seibert; Miss Stickett and
Miss Calver sang a duet; Mrs. Jordan gave
a recitation. and Miss Clifford and Mr..
Slade contributed instrumental solos.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-13
Paper on Occult Literature.

Occult Literature and Some Methods of
Classifying It. was the theme of an in
teresting paper read by Mr.. Henry r.
Evans last evening at the regular meeting
Of the Library Association of this city.
Mr.. Evans exhibited to the audience some
books on magic art, written in the middle
ages. ami also a magic mirror, the prop
erty OF DR.. l.. NJ. Taylor of this city, who
purchased II from "fakir IN Bombay
Mrs. Z. R Davidson, Mr.. Charles Martell
Miss Anna Mckee, Mrs. p. c. Morris, Miss
Alice Griswold. DIR. Robert Fletcher, Prof
Stephen b. Weeks and Mr.. William j.
Rhees were elected members of the society.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-13

AT the conclusion of initiation exercises
and the business routine. Tuesday evening,
Minnehaha Lodge of Good Templars threw
its doors open to large number of wait
ing friends. Mr.. VIII McHenry, the Misses
Lolo Ellwood and NJ. Martin. committee
presented varied and entertaining pro-
gram, including vocal solos by the Misses
Ellwood and Ida Bryan and Mr.. Nadall
Nell: fancy dances by Miss Susie Hum
phreys. Instrumental solos by Miss Hattie
Bowers, a dialogue, in dialect, by Messrs.
II. K. Stewart and II. +. Smith: several re-
citals. each. by Prof. Watkins and Miss
Estelle Hoover and musical selections by
Mrs. Carrie Smith. In prize game, test
ing the sense Of taste, the prizes We're won
by Miss Bessie Bush and MIR. II. Peckham.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-13
A KNOTTY PROBLEM.
attorney Darlington PussIed Over q
Case Submitted to Him,

>>OAcy Surrhu8tOn fu8RIed Over n
Case Submitted to Him.
Attorney Campbell Carrington has on
hand an affair which he has been asked to
settle, but which has caused him to seek
the advice OF his judicial friends before
giving his decision. The question involves
the settlement OF differences between man
several hundred dollars between them
1t appears that some time ago he ap-
peaIed as counsel in an alleged bigamy
case in which the defendant, a colored
man. was acquitted. The complainant in
the case is more than seventy-five years
old. and she had lived with the defendant
since the time of the late war. 1t was
supposed by her that they had been legally
married in New Orleans, but as the court
held that the alleged marriage was void.
the jury returned a verdict of acquittal.
Although the courts action was in effect
legal separation, and gave the acquitted
man the right to enjoy life with his younger
wife, he did not intend to leave in want
the woman with whom he had lived so
many years, and for this reason he gave
the attorney his real estate to dispose of
and divide the proceeds as he might be-
lieve to be right.
Just what part Mr. Carrington should
give the wife he did not know, and this is
the question which puzzles him. 1t is his
idea that she should receive one-fourth of
| the gross proceeds of the sale, which will
amount to about one-half of the net pro-
ceeds. Under the law, remarked Mr.. Car
rington, the older a woman gets the less
she is allowed by law. A woman seventy
five years old is allowed only one-seven-
teenth of her husbands estate. This law.
he said, is radically unjust and should be
wiped off the statute books soon as pos
sible. When a woman has lived to be so
old she should not be deprived OF what
Justly belongs to her because it is sup
posed her needs are not many. He repeated
that he thought the law ought to make bet
ter provision for the widow, and said he
was willing to do all in his power to bring
about a change.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-13
Knocked Down by WheeImen.

Mrs. Emma O'Brien, who is more than
fifty years old, and lives at No. 1912 18th
street, was knocked down and slightly in
jured last night by an unknown colored
bicyclist. The affair happened while Mrs.
O'Brien was crossing at 14th and V streets.
DR.. Hasbrook was called to attend the in
jured woman. who was afterward taken
home by friends. The police did not learn
the identity of the wheelman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-13
Asks m Accounting.

A bill in equity has been filed by Daniel
a. Christie. naming as defendant Henry A.
GriswO!d. surviving executor and trustee
OF the estate of Arthur Christie, deceased.
An accounting from the trustee is asked,
and it is also stated that the accounts rem
dered heretofore have been too indefinite.
Stocks in railroads in this country and in
England and property In the District of
Columbia comprise the estate. The living
heiTs-at-law of the deceased are Daniel A.
Christie and Margaret NJ Doddington, wife
of an officer of the English army.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-13
Funeral of Walter Is. Chambers.

The funeral of the late Walter b. Cham
tiers took place Tuesday afternoon from
the home of his mother. No. 1l22 11th
street northwest. Rev. Mr.. Heisse OF Wes-
ley VI. +. Church officiating. The inter-
IDent was at Oak Hill cemetery, and was
private. Mr. Chan bers had been in the
livery stable business here for number of
years. and had a large circle of friends.
He leaxes a widow, formerly Miss Carrie
Turpin, and three children.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-13
Retail Licenses Granted.

The following applications for retail
liquor licenses were granted by the excise
board yesterday afternoon: Charles o. Alb
lott, 81 eth street; John Curtain, 32JS NJ
street; Charles ". Leannarda, American
House. 2l5-2lT eth street; John Maher
1904 sd street; Orson G.. Mccall West
Washington Hotel, 1898 32d street: James
=. McGramm, 1904 Pennsylvania avenue:
Rodier Il Gallaner, the Elkton, 107 9th
street. Fritz Reuter-, corner Pennsylvania
avenue and ~ street; William Schuebel.
1@l4-i316 J2d street; Austin Lotus, 3294
NJ street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-13
Series of Lectures.

The Rev. r. r. Dollng, late of Ports
mouth, England, is preaching a course of
intensely interesting and strikingly impress
sive sermons at st. James Church, Sth
street near b street northeast, at $50
o'clock every evening of this week, on
Life in Its Different Phases" His re-
markable experience for the last ten years
in the slums enables him to speak with
peculiar force on this subject.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-13

The jury in the case of Henry Ridgely
colored, charged with criminaIly assaulting
a little cOlOred girl named Ruth Brown the
10Th of last June, late yesterday afternoon,
IN Criminal Court No. 1, returned a verdict
of guilty The prisoner was remanded to
Jail 10 await sentence later. The penalty
is Imprisonment for not less than ten years
nor more than twenty years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-13
Board without Authority.

The District Commissioners have inform
cd Mr.. James 3. Lackey, assistant secrc-
tary of the Potomac Electric Power Com
pany that they have no authority under
the present law to grant the request of
the company for permission to string an
additional wire on the Aqueduct bridge.
They state, however, that the existing wire
may be replaced by a larger one
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-13
Bicycles Stolen.

Marshall Berry, a bicycle rider who lives
at Maryland avenue and 10th street south
ives, has paid dearly for being accom-
nICdaunG. well-dressed colored man
asked for the use of his bicycle for q few
minutes, and Mr.. Berry granted lis Ie-
quest. Later he called on the police and
made complaint that the man had Jailed
to return his wheel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-13
Employees Give Bond.

The employees of the Belt Railway Com
pany today filed bond to cover the costs of
the appeal taken by them to the Court of
Appeals from the decree of Judge Cox
directing the sale of the road, and granting
ether claims priority over the claims of the
employees. Stephen Tally qualified as surety
in the sum of $50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-13
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Samuel ]. Pentz for Glymont
and intermediate landings at $50 am.
Steamer Newport News for Norfolk and
Fortress Monroe at pm.
Trains leave 1872 street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Arlington hourly from am. to
s pm.
Trains leave 1872 street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Mount Vernon at $50 1910, IL
a m. 1905, 2.o5, 3, 4 and 4:1o pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-13
Not Required TO Recognize 1t.

Replying to an inquiry from Mr. T. c.
Daniel, the District Commissioners have
Informed him that the subdivision known
as Northwest lexington Is not in the opin-
ion of the attorney for the District. such
q one as the Commissioners are required
TO recognize. and that they are not reauir-
ei to apportion taxes on the books Of
the District assessor according to It,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-13

The directors of the Washington Loan
and Trust Company proceeded to the cleo
ton of officers after the close Of The Stars
report of their meeting yesterday after
noon The old officers We're reelected with
the exception of Mr.. Horace S. Cummings
who was succeeded as second vice prest-
dent by Gen. Ellis Spear. The other off,
GERS are John Joy Edison, president; John
A. Swope, vice president; Andrew Parker.
secretary, and John r. Carmody, treasurer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-13
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Academy of Music.-"Northern Lights"
Bijou Theater.-High Glass Specialties
Columbia Theater-"My Boys"
Grand Opera House.-"Hogan's Alley"
Kernan's Lyceum Theater.-The Broad
way BurlesQuers.
Lafayette Square Opera House.-E. s.
Willard IN THE Rogue's Comedy.
New National Theater.-Primrose and
Vests MinstrelS.
Willard HaI-Prof Carpenter, hypnotist.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-13
IA of Il Good Thing.

irg preparations for protracted visit t.
relatives and friends at Wurtemberg, Ger
many. He will leave some time next week
Miss Stella Oettinger entertained severa
of her friends at her home, 1874 NJ street
last evening. Canes and other amuse
ments were INDUCED in. Among those pres
ent were the Misses Daisey and Lille
Spauier. Della F'ishel. Hilda Jacob ant
llama Burnstine and Messrs. NJ. Able, B
Dreyfus, NJ. Bear, E. Baumparten, NJ
Sins heimer, l.. Damman, L. Strauss, NJ
Baum and A. Oettinger.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-13

The stockholders of the Home Plate Glass
Insurance Company at their annual meet
ing elected directors for the ensuing wear
as follows: G. c. Duncanson F. Miller
Thomas Somerville, Noble d. Larner Rob
ert o. Hoffman, A. S. Taylor, H. O.
Towles, John b. Larner and A. H. stephen
son.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-13
A ST AGE BEAUTY.
REDUCED IN FLESH AND MADE WELL AND
MORE COMELY BY DR. EDISON'S OBESITY
PILLS AND sALT-READ WHAT MISS SADIE
STEPHENS SAYS OF THIS TREATMENT


'walpole, Mass. Eau. p, 1897. Messrs. Loriug
been taking DR.. Edison's Obesity Pills and Salt
for reduction In weight, also for shortness OF
breath, and find that they have done all that is
adv ertised Singing does not fatigue as 1t used
to before taking the Pills and Salt and find the
great reduction In weight las improved my health
in many ways. My duties on the stage are such
that an increase in weight would have prevented
me from filling positions which now, thanks TO the
use of the Pills aid Salt. can readily do without
discomfort"
The following is from Mr.. George G. Shredder,
OILS and Gas, Gas Appliances, Light. Fuel and
Power 1874 9th St. NV. Washington. DC:
"Messrs. Loring & Co. Gentlemen: used you.
remedies known as DR.. Edisons Obesity treatment,
consisting of DR.. Edisons Pills and Salt and Dr.
Edson's Obesity Band to reduce, II possible my
surplus weight. In six weeks lost from their use
~ lbs. In weight, coming down from 355 to 3l5
lbs 1 consider 1t a legitimate treatment and eta
cacious as you recommend 1t to be, and YOU have
bottle. THESE GOODS ARE KEPT N Sock Il nv =
LEADING RETAIL DRUGGISTS
Written guarantee to refund the price II Dr.
Edson's Obesity pills or Obesity Salt are taken
YORK MEDICAL DEPARTMENT or our CHICAGO
MEDICAL DEPARTMENT for ad-tce about your
obesity any other disease. Be to write il
ruptured. Best truss ard treatment ever devised
1t cures. Send letters and orders to Loring & Co.,
prompt reply mention department., and use only
the nearest address, We send free How to Cure
Obesity"
LORING & CO., DEPT. s,
NO. e WEST 22D ST., NEW YORK CITY.
NO. lis STATE ST., CHICAGO. ILL.
ny25-tu. th&s.f
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-13

II your child looks upon
For YOUR OH Of ana al j; Tspsiisa y t. begin
Child. .St !, the he, quantity Of water
1t as though 1t were milk
There Is TO food or medicine
for children which equals Scotts Emulsion for nut
ting color into the cheeks enriching the blood and
bringing comfort and good nature. Our book will
tell you more about 1t; sent free.
SCOTT & BOVINE. Chemists, New York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-13
pApcT,C .rDOppEJ, RRAEIJ'

PABSTS ''DOPPEL BRAEU
Is the beer for nursing mothers and all who
require a tonic. 1t makes blood and i'm
parts strength. The best dark beer in
America At grocers or order direct.
PABST BREWING CO, 7O3 n. Cap. st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-13

Guides roses are peerless. Finest and
last longest. From 81 dozen up. 1924 F.
Advertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-13

Money to loan at and per cent on real
estate. Frank T. Rawlings, 1905 Pa, ave
Advertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-13
IT'S NOT FIRE YOU SEE

at night that lights up the sky. It's the
big electric sign on Stumph Bedding cos
factory, 7th and SITS. They clean carpets,
upholster and recover old furniture.