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Evening star., 1898-10-08
AN UNFOUNDED RUMOR,
The Reported Death of Privates
Brown md 0shnrn

Referring to the story which appeared
several days ago in the local papers, an
nouncing the death of Privates Lewis w.
Brown and Robert Osborn, both Of Com
pany D, 1st Regiment District of Columbia
Volunteers, at Knoxville. Tenn, Capt. VIM.
S. Hodges informs The Star, under date of
the 9TH instant, that he had just received
letter from Mr.. Isaac Brown, father Of
Private Brown, under date Of October 4.
1898. in which he states that both of these
soldiers are living and in good health. Capt.
Hodges expresses his pleasure, which will
be shared by the comrades and friends OF
the two young soldiers, that the reported
deceaSe proves to be incorrect.
Evening star., 1898-10-08
c. E. OFFICERS ELECTED.
Home Prayer Meetings Established
by Luther Memorial Branch.

The regular monthly business meeting of
the Luther Place Memorial c. E. was held
Thursday evening. The president, Mr.. A.
Y. Leech, opened the meeting, and the
chairmen of the committees gave brief re-
ports of what plans they had laid out for
their years work. The new officers for
the coming year are Mr.. A. Y. Leech, jr.,
president; Miss Irma Gertrude Callahan,
first vice president; Miss Ella 8. Clarkson,
second vice president; Miss Amy Cromwell
secretary; Miss Ella Hoffman, correspond
ing secretary; Mr.. Frank A. Burger treas
urer: Miss Rose Seiffert. organist; Miss
Lizzie Lerch, assistant organist; Mr.. John
I. Stowell chorister; Mr.. F. c. Keefer,
assistant chorister; Mr.. Gustave Loehler
union delegate; Miss Sadie Kniple, union
delegate: Miss Adelia Randolph, junior su-
perintendent. A new feature introduced in
to the society is the home prayer meet
ing, for the benefit of invalids and those
members too remote from the church to at
tend the society.
Evening star., 1898-10-08
Termination Granted.

Col. T. A Bingham. in charge of public
buildings and grounds, replying to a re-
quest Of the District Commissioners for
permission to erect reviewing stand on
the sidewalk in front of the Executive
Mansion. for use on the occasion of the an
nuai parade of the police and fire depart
ments. next Saturday, has notified the Com
missioners that the desired permit will be
granted. Col. Bingham also states that the
removal of the stand may be deferred until
after the distribution by the President Of
medals to the LIST Regiment of District Vol
unteers, the latter part of this month.
Evening star., 1898-10-08

WASHINGTON DRESSED BEEF.
Spring Lamb. New York Roast Beef, Del
nlonico Steak, go to John r. Kelly, 9th st.
wing, Center mkt. Corned Beef a specially.
Evening star., 1898-10-08
A SOLDIER DEFENDANT.
Charles Clark Convicted of Violation
of Police Regulations.

Charles Clark. a young man who was
wearing the uniform of volunteer, was
in Judge Scott's procession of prisoners
this morning to answer charges of throw
ing missiles and of vagrancy.
IF this man is a soldier said Prosecut
ing Attorney Pugh, "he should not be
charged with vagrancy"
Hes deserter," Policeman Hartley said
He came here with a Kansas regiment
and has been hanging about the Division
for several weeks"
The hearing then proceeded. and Kate
Morgan, colored, told the court of how
Clark had annoyed her.
"He came to my house three times yes
terday," she said, "and l wouldn't let him
In because he was drunk. The last time he
came ne threw big stone at the house"
Policeman Hartley informed the court
that Clark had been hanging about the
disreputablc section of the city for several
weeks, and he had advised him to go
home.
Il understand said the officer, that
Clark also deserted from the regular army
about four years ago.
If he is a deserter. why don't you turn
him over to the military authorities?" asked
Mr.. Pugh
Because they don't want him." was the
officers response
Policeman kilmartin gave similar tes-
timony.
Young man." inquired the court to the
defendant, where is your regiment?"
Some of them are at Camp Meade and
some are here SICK was his answer
He said he belonged to the 22d Kansas
Volunteers and denied that he was drunk
yesterday.
Judge Scott advised him to let liquor
alone and fined him So for throwing the
stone with fifteen days on the farm in
default of payment. The charge Of
vagrancy was dismissed.
Evening star., 1898-10-08
WoHnan'S Press AssOciatiOn.

At a meeting of the Woman's National
Press Association. held at Wizards last
evening. Mrs +. 5. Cromwell, the president
OF the association, presid "a, and q program
for the open meetings OF the association
presented by Mrs. II. Il. Sperry was unan-
imOusly adopted.
The association also adopted a suggestion
that there be a parIiame l-ary drill Ealf an
hour before each business lueetiue of th..
association. Mrs. Cromwell. Mrs CIst aui
Miss French we're appointed as a commit
tee 10 select leaders for the subjects pre-
sented Tor the open meetings. and MS. Bel
Va Lockwood, Mrs. Mary s. Lockwood
Mrs. H Il. Sperry, Miss L. t. French. Ms
NJ. 5. Gist, Mrs. +. S Cromwell. Mrs Mary
NJ North and Mrs. Oliver Z. Hite were Sc
leCted.
Evening star., 1898-10-08
Mems Club Holds a Meeting,

The Mems Club OF the Gunton Temple
Memorial Presbyterian Church held its first
meeting of the fall at the chapel of that
church Tuesday evening. Prof Willis
Moore, head Of the weather bureau gave
q talk on the work of that bureau illustrat-
ing his theme by the use of slides Mr.
Howard Reeside favored the club with a
solo. after which refreshments were served
and time subsequently spent in social inter-
course, The November meeting will be in
the nature of a reception TO the pastor Dr.
A s FIske. who has recently returned from
Il European trip.
Evening star., 1898-10-08
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Holds Annual Meeting

The annual meeting of lie Droit W. C. T.
L was held at Gurley Church Thursday at
pm with Mrs. Merrick, the president in
the chair. Roses added their beauty and
fragrance 10 the room.
The annual reports were read and ac-
cepted. All the officers were reelected
except one. who had moved to q distant
part OF the city. Mrs Plat District presi-
dent, gave 4 historical account of the Wo-
mans Temple in Chicago and the efforts
recently made in its behalf
An address by Mrs. M@rrick, the president
was followed by reports of the labor for
soldiers performed by some of the members
al headquarters during the summer
Evening star., 1898-10-08
Held for Action OF Grand jury

Clarence B. James, the volunteer who sd-
mitted having married Miss Howell at
Manassas about three weeks ago while he
had wife living in this city, was held for
the action of the grand jury by Judge Kim
ball today on charge of violating the
bail in the sum of 500 he was Committed
to JAIL
Evening star., 1898-10-08
Church Entertain nmenf

An entertainment was given at st. Pauls
NJ. E. Church. X and 18th streets north
west. last night. The program consisted Of
a series of miscellaneous readings and i'm
persona lions by Harry Daniel and musical
numbers by Miss Annie DeShel Miss Iva
HerriOtt and Mrs. +. c. CruXton. Mr. Dam
iels work consumed the greater part of the
evening. He impersonated several of Dick
ems characters. and also gave readings
from various American poets and humor-
lists The humorous selections were of par
ticular merit. as was evidenced by the en-
thusiastic applause he received
Evening star., 1898-10-08
To COmulete the RuiIdiur

The sum Of $4,000 appropriated for a
new building for the District Industrial
Home School in the act of March 8. 1897,
having become entirely exhausted, leaving
the means of access to the building, in an
unfinished condition. the Commissioners,
upon the request of Mr.. ]. Ormond Wilson
president of the board of directors OF the
school, have directed that the necessary
work be completed and charged to the ap-
preparation Of 5000 for repairs and i'm
provements to buildings contained In the
act Of June 80, 1893.
Evening star., 1898-10-08

Lamp Oil-the best gal. 15c.: / gal,
aSc. Phone no c. A Muddiman s, Co.
Evening star., 1898-10-08
LOCAL MENTION.
ANUSEMENTs TONIGHT.

Academy-"Gayest Manhattan"
Biiou-Vaudeville.
Columbia Theater-"A Misft Marriage"
kernan's Lyceum Theater Little
Lambs
Lafayette Square-"Cn and Off"
National Thcater why Smith Left
Home"
Ohio avenue and 18th street-Battle of
Gettysburg.
Metzerott Hall-The Wargraph Exhibi-
tion.
For Amuse ments see page 2i.
Evening star., 1898-10-08
Douglass Relief Association.

At the annual meeting OF the Frederick
Douglass Relief Association Of the District
of Columbia, held last evening at Odd Eel
lows Hall, the following named officers
Were unanimously reelected for the en-
suing year: PresidoEt, ]. A. Johnson; vice
president, A. E. I. Draper recording sec
retary, ]. F. Aston; financial secrel ary, r.
d. r. Nenning; directors, Messrs. Eugene
Brooks S. A. Watson. Daniel Murray, J.
Frank Boston and r. H. Terrell.
Evening star., 1898-10-08
Probably a Soldiers Property

A package of photographs, embracing
views of Soldiers Home, Smithsonian and
groups Of volunteers was picked up on the
street recently. They are at the disposal
OF the owner upon proper Identification, Ii
ne VIII call upon j. II. Schenck, 1O14
street northwest
Evening star., 1898-10-08
X0feFR' Tickefn

The Chesapeake and Ohio railway will
sell voters tickets at half rates to various
points in the west and southwest on Oc-
t0ber Z. s. II, IA. 15. 10. u, 22, 26. %. %,
November =, T. s, and Z. For further IN
formation apply city ticket offices, 5l3 or
1927 Penn sylvania avenue.-Adyt
Evening star., 1898-10-08
ffumbing Regulations Amended.

In passing upon certain proposed amend
ments to the plumbing regulations the nj
torney Tor the District has notified the
commissioners that, with the mHAinE of
certain changes. he regards the proposed
amendments as reasonable and In good
form. He advises that the bond of gas ft-
ters should he increased from $1,000 to
S2,"n. as gas fitting. in his opinion may be
considered as a branch OF plumbing and
as the law authorizes a bond Of the latter
amount to be taken in the case of plumbers
Evening star., 1898-10-08

sci 10th street northwes
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Convicted md Remanded.

William Young. alias Fh mas Young was
convicted yesterday of second ofrense Of
petit larceny In Criminal Court No. =
Isaiah Bell and George Waller were also
convicted Of househreIking in the same
court. Justice Bradley presiding. The Jury
recommended mercy in Bells case. The
boys stole some harness rom John Lewis
All Of the prisoners were rcmanded for
Evening star., 1898-10-08
Are You Inkured.

$1,000 insurance on household furniture.
81 $4,000 accident insurance, $15 for one
year. Fire, Life and Accident Insurance
Louis II. Stabler, agent, 1919 F.-Advt.
Evening star., 1898-10-08
Evening Devoted to MendeIs.ohn.

The Musical and Literary Club met Fri
day evening at the home OF Miss Bessie
Thorne 7o2 North Carolina avenue south
east. The e-ening was devoted to Mendels-
sohn. The reading Of his life and the rem
dltion of several Of his compositions con-
stItuted the program.
Evening star., 1898-10-08
Frederick, Md, Fair via u. and O.

All trains Oct. 10 to IA, good to return
until 18th, including admission, $22O. For
special trains leaving Washington at $50
am. Oct. II and 13; returning. leave Fred
erick pm. same day, including admis-
sion, $165.-Advt.
Evening star., 1898-10-08
HaIf Rate to Pitt.burg and Return

VIA d anu u
Triennial Conciave Knights Templar.
Tickets to be sold Oct. to 13, limited to
17th. but may be extended to 31st by de-
posting with joint agent not later than
18th. For further Information call at B.
and o. ticket offices.-Adyt
Evening star., 1898-10-08
No Concert To-day

The United States Marine Band will not
give its promised concert at the White
House grounds this afternoon. the order
therefor having been countermanded.
Evening star., 1898-10-08
(Onl. Lowest PRICES.

Call at my Offices for plan of buying that
affords you every protection. Lowest prices
since 1876. j. Maury Dove, 21st and ! lnD6
II, 1925 u D.w- and 18th and d sw-Adyt
Evening star., 1898-10-08

Ihat very desirable residence, No. 171o
street northwest, will be sold at auction
by trustees on Monday afternoon at 4;30
o'clock. The lot is 231ax91h feet, and the
improvements of the best character. See
advertisement.
Evening star., 1898-10-08

One Fare to knights Templar Con-
clave via Pennsylvania Railroad.
$500 to Pittsburg and return. Tickets on
sale Oct. to 13, good to return until Oct
II. Extension privileges. For further in
foImation, see ticket agents. $500 round
trip--Advt.
Evening star., 1898-10-08

Keep sober and you will not get in trou-
ble," was the advice Judge Scott gave WILL
liam Bennett, who was before him TODAY
on a charge OF vagrancy. Repeatedly
drunk about Jackson street was Policeman n
Nussbaums complaint. Bennett was find
$5, or fifteen days.
Evening star., 1898-10-08

MILLIONS SING "PABST'' PRAISES
all over this broad land. over 1850 900
barrels were brewed and sold in '91 This
years output will be a big increase over
last. Speaks volumes for its superiority.
PABST BREWING co, 1a3 n. Cap. St.
GENTS SUITS CLEANED.
A F. BORNOT 11O3 G st
Evening star., 1898-10-08

Mr.. Jasper Dean McFall will give even
ing lessons from to o'clock for the
benefit of those persons who are unable to
find the time for study during the day.
Mr.. McFalls system of voice building is
inyigorating to the whole body well. and
as a pupil lately remarked. after the les
son, Il feel as though | had been given
toHic"-the results are apparent from the
beginning. Any one may feel free to call at
his studio between am. and pm.
Tuition twenty lessons. l hour. $50
Tuition twenty lessons, y hour, $50
STUDIO,
Evening star., 1898-10-08
CITY ITEMS.
Chr. Xander. 900 .th St,

Nhr. Aander. DO0 9TH St,
beside his two aged Blackberry Bandies at
IS and 81 per gal, can recommend has
Blackberry Wine at s1.5o gal. SOC. qt in
Its present condition, richly astringent
freed from all sediment. and of so delicious
a taste as the best home or factory made
wine can never equal 1t
Evening star., 1898-10-08

Exhibition of fine household furniture at
Sloan's, 1401 St, Monday-the collection
to be sold at auction Tuesday at 1870 a. m
Don't fail to attend.-Advt
Evening star., 1898-10-08
No Architect.

plans or specifications needed for our coal:
protection always in best quality and low
prices ). 5. Daish x Son. 7O5 18th St n w.
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1898-10-08
sharon Dairy

Can furnish Milk from registered Jersey
herd. Every COW tested with tuberculine
Telephone 4s5. c. Thompson, a24 B st. sw.
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1898-10-08
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Harry Randall for Colonial
Beach and river landings at . am.
Steamer Newport News for Norfolk and
Fortress Monroe at $50 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 hourly from IL
am. &c 3 pm.
Cars leave Aqueduct bridge for Arlington
and Fort Myer every half hour from $40
an. to $40 pm.
Cars leave Aqueduct bridge every hour
for Falls Church.
Evening star., 1898-10-08

See the new carpets at Sloan's, 14o7 G st. ,
Monday and Tuesday. Sale Wednesday at
1880 a.m.-Advt
Evening star., 1898-10-08

Especial attention is called to the adver-
tisement by Fitch, Fox & Brown of lots on
Massachusetts avenue for sale at bar
gain.-Advt
Evening star., 1898-10-08
Voters Tickets Xia IL. md o..

urdays. also east and north at one fare for
the round trip. For particulars see B. &
q. agents.-Advt
Evening star., 1898-10-08

See the new carpets at Sloan's, 14O7 G ST..
Monday and Tuesday. Sale Wednesday at
1890 L am-Adyt.
Evening star., 1898-10-08

Round Trip to Arlington Sunday, 100.
Electric trains every 45 min. 131a & Pa. ay.
Advertisement
Evening star., 1898-10-08

B. and o.. Saturday and Sunday,
Oct. and 0. good for return until follow
ing Monday. Tickets good going and re-
turning on all tralns--Advt.
Evening star., 1898-10-08
Invitation Tournament.

Virginia Hot Springs Golf Club,
Hot Springs, Virginia.
The c. & o. Ry. will sell excursion tickets
at half fare, on October II and Is, good to
return within 10 days. Special rates at
hotels for part.cipants.-Advt.
Evening star., 1898-10-08

stables, 1622-2S l. ST., are unsurpassed for
boarding horses and hiring fine carriages
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1898-10-08

Voters Tickets via Norfolk and West.
ern Railway
To southern points on account fall aleclIon
at rate OF one fare for round trip. For par
tIculars call or E. ]. Lockwood, passenger
agent. 1893 Pennsylvania avenue or Baltl-
more and Ohio offices.-Advt.
Evening star., 1898-10-08

YOU'LL FIND 1T MUCH CHEAPER
and far more satisfactory to have us send
all the Bread, Rolls. Cake and Pastry you
need, than to bake them at home. Every
thing fresh, wholesome. delicious Sent any
Evening star., 1898-10-08
Special Rates for Voters

VIA Pennsylvania Railroad.
Tickets to points west on sale every
Wednesday, Friday and Saturday until
election day. One fare for round trip
For dates to points east and south and for
limits see ticket agents.-Advt
Evening star., 1898-10-08
Ladies' Prefer .Mu

It's Always the Same Old Price
here. for papering rooms. Only 81 up for
finest work. N0BTE, $40 9th St 1t
Evening star., 1898-10-08

The genuine "Welsbach Light" put up by
S. S. Shedd & Bro 432 9th.
Evening star., 1898-10-08

Money to lend at and per cent on real
estate Frank I. Rawlings, 1905 Pa. ave.
Evening star., 1898-10-08

Ariington & Return. sunday. I5c.
Electric trains every ~ min. 1917 & Pa av
Advertisement
Evening star., 1898-10-08

LACE CURTAINS AND BLANKETS
cleaned. A F. BORNOT. 11O3 st.
Evening star., 1898-10-08
The Two Assessments,

''The statute" explains the attorney
"contempletes two assessments. one under
section . for the price of the land agreed
to be paid In the alleys closed. and one
under section 3 of the benefits apportioned
by the jury. AS to the first of these as
sessments the statute is silent as to who
shall make it. and as to the second 1T pro-
vdes that the collector of taxes shall make
it"
1t is further explained by the attorney
that when the verdict in the case was sent
forward to the collector of taxes with di-
rection to notify property owners in the
square of benefits apportioned TO their
lots by the jury, IT was discovered that
as to certain lots damages were awarded
to one person and benefits in the name of
another. These discrepancies are such.
however, so the attorney holds, as may be
cured by agreements between the parties
the verdict of the jury being several in
contemplation of law.
Waiver by Owners.
''If the parties to whom the damages
were awarded" states the attorney, will
waive claim to and assign them to the
owners of the lots, and the owners agree
that the benefit assessments may stand as
now apportioned,a and the assessments cred
tied with damages, such an agreement
nled among the papers In the case, would
estop the parties from questioning or as
the verdict being cured in this way dam
ages for property taken should be paid
and, then, II the price of the area of the
land in the alleys closed is not paid by the
owners of the lots to which the same was
annexed, the Commissioners should make
the assessment provided for in section of
the act of 1882. In case the benefits appor-
toned by the verdict are not paid. the COL
lector Of taxes should make an assessment
as provided for by the fifth section Of the
act.
Both assessments contemplated by the
statute concludes the attorney, may be
made in the special assessment division.
The first assessment should be signed by
the Commissioners and the second by the
collector of taxes. and both should be re-
corded on the books of the special assess
ment division. The statute contemplates
as l have already advised, that before
these assessments can be collected the til
tie to the land for the minor street to be
known as Newport place shall be acquired
by the payment of damages -
Evening star., 1898-10-08
FOR YOUR ICED Z

FOR YOUR ICED TEA
Use ''ISenny's Cheon." the best SOC. tea in
America. Pure Americau-refined Sugars
sold at cost.
Evening star., 1898-10-08

Ladies Prefer .Munchner" Beer
because it's so wholesome and neurishing
and makes them feel so strong and well.
Men enjoy Diamond because it's light.
doZ. bottles, sl.25. Write or phone Nat
Cap. Brewing Co., 14th and ID Sc 1t
Evening star., 1898-10-08

Via PennsylvapIa railroad. Tickets on sale
Saturday and Sunday, October and 8,
good to return until Monday. October 10.
All trains except Congressional Limited
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1898-10-08

See the new carpets at SIoan's. 14O7 ST.,
Monday and Tuesday. Sale Wednesday at
1870 &. a.m.-Advt
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-13
THE TIMES: RICHMOND VA. SUNDAY NOVEMBER 49, $685.

pany found Itself almost alone In tne
wilderness Its restrictions bad created.
Hardly two hundred remained ana AZ
30 faw, similarly placed, the humDer
shrank from l 800 TO fifty. some or the
miners left for mines elsewhere. most OF
them for their homes IL was an attempt
To deprive them Of their right OF an open
market and they would not put up with
II.
Another reason why these proud Shans
are such good miners Is because they
nave the strength necessary to Withstand
the consequences OF the climate. When
the mines were first opened TO the public.
60 70 SPEAK. not one in thirty OF the min
ers lived. Even now the duration OF life
among those who remain steadily at work
through successive years Is nothing 10
boast OF. though everything which has
happened has been favorable TO an in
crease or years. Still another reason lies
In the accuracy Of the eye of the Shan.
In gems OF all kinds the color Is OF even
more importance than the weight. TO
be able at glance to determine the
value OF stone when II Is cut is not
an easy accomplishment 20 gain. depend
Ing az II does upon a number OF Things.
No one attains the proficiency Of the Shan
In this difficult art. Mr.. Smyth bears
witness that the European eye becomes
worthless If half a year Is permitted ~
elapse after seeing the stones before look
ing upon more; and he tells OF the ac-
commodating habits of the miners In SELL
ing their product-his description proves
that Jewels are something like horses FOR
the Generalization which follows upon
trading for them. One Englishman who
came 10 the mines with the savings or
years was found TO have "A Willingness
TO invest his shillings and pounds in glass
OF the proper color. The natives provided
all he was willing to pay for with entire
good humor.
All the dggings are In the beds OF
streams and the drought ensuing upon
the dry season causes an almost complete
stoppage of the work The bed rock IS
basalt and the basins where the gems
are found are surrounded by hard quartz
grit There are no good sapphires found
where the rubies are plentiful, but there
is an excellent quality OF garnet-which
passes for ruby with the uninitiated.
There are two kinds Of zircon or Jargoon'
which is similarly used as counterfeit
and there are some other less important
accessories. This IS at Nawong. Al 80
Wen conditions differ. There the rubles
lie almost or quite on the surface ana
the mines were discovered by some farm
ers who plowed up handfuls Of fine rubies.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-13
SIAM AND ITS RUBY MINES.
As Famous for Its Rubics as Ccylon
for Its Sapphires.

Siam is as famous for rubies as Ceylon
for sapphires-and Siam has sapphircs as
well. II. Warrington Smyth. who was
chief Of the department Of mines in the
kingdom. writes long and interesting
book called give Years I'm Siam" and
among the rest does not forget to give
"A vivid picture OF the curious men and
the curious occupation the search for
these precious gems brings out. 1t had
been known for some centuries that there
were jewels in profussion in one parti-
cular spot. But the king refused to per-
init any disclosure to be made OF the
location and the industry languished. At
last European Intervention relaxed the
ancient restrictions and the Shans began
TO flock to the mines.
The Shans are "A brave, wandering
and an adventurous people and they make
ideal jewel hunters Every one OF them
L. under the charm Of the bright bit OF
precious crystal for which he gives his
life. devotion which Mr.. Smyth notes
as differing from and more elevated than
the greed of the gold hunter The Shan