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The herald., 1898-09-04
Other Nominations

VACAVILLE.-At. the Republican coun-
ty convention, held here today, the follow
ing nominations were made:
Sheriff, George Savage of Vallejo; coun-
ty clerk, G. G. Halliday Of Vallejo; record
|er, Charles Dunner. Benicia; assessor. f.
E. Long, Suisun; auditor, G. +. Wooderson,
vacaville district attorney, Frank r. Dew
lin, Vallejo; superintendent of schools, A.
p. Sanborn, Benica; treasurer, W. j.
Emigh, Rio Vista; assemblyman, Alden
Anderson, Suisun; coroner, Mat Stewart.
Rio Vista; surveyor, F. A. Stelger, Vaca-
vile; supervisor, Third district, w. L.
Crooks; Fourth district, T. H. Bucking-
ham, Vacavlle.
PLACERVILLE.-The Democratic coun-
ty convention today nominated the follow
ins ticket: Assemblyman, Seymour Hill;
sheriff, A. S. Bosquit; clerk, George e.
Pierce; treasurer, John D. Skinner; public
administrator, M. O'Keefe.
The herald., 1898-09-04

CATARRH OF HEAD AND THROAT
This form of catarrh is most common
resulting from neglected colds-quickly
cured with little cost by Doctors Shores
Famous Treatment.
Is the nose stopped up?
Does your nose discharge?
Is the nose sore and tender?
Is there dropping in the throat?
Is the throat dry in the morning?
Do you sleep with your mouth open?
This form Of catarrh is the easiest cured.
Don't allow it to become complicated
The herald., 1898-09-04
ALLTnE REFORM FORCES
UNITE ON CANDIDATES FOR
SANTA CLARA
Notes of Nominations Made for County
Officers and State Legisla-
tive Positions

GAN JOSE, Sept. S.-The Populists and
Good Government league held adjourned
conventions today to make up their respec-
tive county tickets. The Populists indorsed
the Democratic nominations for superior
judge clerk, recorder. tax collector, au-
d!tor and coroner and nominated L. j.
Chpman for superintendent Of schools,
James II. Lyndon for sheriff, j. j. shaner
for treasurer, L. b. Brown for district
attorney, and A. 7. Hermann for
surveyor.
The Good Government league indorsed the
Democratic combinations for judge, clerk
ard tax collector, the Populist nominations
for surveyor and superintendent of schools,
and nominated +. w. Conant for treasurer.
The other offices were passed. Both bod
les will meet next Saturday to complete
their tickets.
The herald., 1898-09-04

LITTLE GOLDIE REASHAW, aged 10,
daughter of Mrs. Alice Reashaw, No. 161
Vine street, has secured wonderful results
from Drs. Shores treatment Goldie at
tends the Hewitt street school. Her head
was stopped up, frequent headaches and a
foul breath indicated a general catarrhal
condition. In one month all these disagree
able symptoms have disappeared. She has
recovered her voice, which she was losing,
and is gaining flesh, and her mother con-
derful
The herald., 1898-09-04
ANGLO-EGYPTIANfO FORCE
MARCHING STEADILY FORWARD
TO VICTORY
THE CAPTURE OF KHARTOUM
Reported But Not Confrmed-Omdur
man Forts Certainly Destroyed.
German Influence in Egypt
Associated Press Special Wire.

Associated Press Special Wire.
LONDON, Sept. "a report, which lacks
confirmation, is current here this evening
that the Anglo o-Egyptian forces have cap
tured Khartoum. 1t is said the loss OF the
Anglo-Egyptian army is 20oO men. while
that of the dervlshes Is placed at 5000.
II p. m.-Up to late hour this evening
no confirmation of the capture of Khar-
toum had been received at the foreign Of
Ace or war office,
Evening star., 1898-05-07
The Washington Horse Show a Sue
cess, Despite the Weather.
LARGE ATTENDANCE LAST NIGHT
Society People and Horsemen
Throng Convention Hall.
IN TIE RESTING FEATUR RES

The spring elements in this vicinity do
not seem to have any particular love for
things gay and sporty If the meteorological
exhibition made in the past two days can
be taken as criterion fer judgment. But
In spite of their disapproval and the out
rageous way in which they showed 1t,
which was especially emphatic last night,
the lovers of things gay and sporty ignored
the frowns of Jupiter Pluvius and all his
hosts, and converged again at the horse
show, making Convention Hall brilliant
rebuke to the insults of the rain and wind
There is no telling how big crowd would
nave been present II the weather had been
more propitious. AS it was, the box office
window framed the face of Guzman wreath
ed In satisfied smiles as he reiterated the
announcement over and over that the re-
served seats back of the boxes were all
sold and only a few were left at the south
end BY o'clock the big hall presented a
most brilliant spectacle and everybody who
knows anybody, as one society man re-
marked, seemed to be aiding in making
it So
The first event on the program was the
class for harness horses over Is and not
exceeding 1873 hands. to have conforma-
ton, quality, style, all-round action and
be able t. 30 g good pace. 1t seemed to a
great many experienced spectators that the
Evening star., 1898-05-07
kfnder-Symphonie and Cantata.

The kinder-symphonie and cantata Of the
Columbian kindergaA .en Association
brought out large and interested audience
at the Washington Club last night The
music was under the direction of Mr. Har-
ry Heaton Howard. His work last night
was most enthusiastically received.
Misses Sigsbee and Sewell took the solo
parts In the symphonic, while the leading
characters in the cantata were sustained
by Charles Stevenson, Katherine Clements,
Florence and Jean Johnson. The other chill
dren participating were: Margaret Breckin-
ridge, Gertrude Greely, Marian Hawley,
Ruth Mitchell. Ruth Spofford, Rebecca
Ross. Lena Sutton, Dorothy Dent, Dorothy
lie Due, Frances Mccoy, Virginia Andrews,
Bessie Badger, Grace Clark, Maybell Glenn
ents, Harriet and Janet Mitchell, Mildred
Johnson, Marie Pierce. Ruth Tanner, Vir-
ginia Schaffer, Elreane Williams. Francis
Hamlin, John BreckiI. ridge, Mark Finley
Rollin Conwell, Harry Webb, Harry Cobb,
Edward F'ernow, Arthur Green. Ross John
son, George Manning, James Webb, Frank
Mast and Raymond Whitney.
Evening star., 1898-05-07

The meeting for May of the Chain and
Sprocket Club vas held Tuesday evening
'eoeId Hool sI9oWo 10 uono9l9 !unuup euL
ard resulted as follows: President Joseph
Fl. Milans; vice president, Chas. E. Hoover
secretary, Robert NJ. Mians: treasurer, f.
Catsby RouZee; correspondent, II. c. Graft.
The road officers: Captain, Henry Kraak;
first lieutenant, Guy B. Marean; second
lieutenant. Barnard Balm. There was a
large attendance. and the evening was
spent very pleasantly, ending with ban
Guet. at which the late president, Chas
Jernlan, acted as POSTMASTER
Wednesday. evering, April q, ladies'
run was given to Takoma Park, where the
hall had been secured for dancing. Among
these present were Messrs. Jerman Ma
rean Kraak. Krotse, Balm. Hoover, Royal,
c. and r. Milans, Ed. Jones, Vale, Weigel,
Rouzee, Bernitzky, Kent, Boss, j. and H.
Walker. Jackson, Howard and Graft and
the Misses Wright, EyLon, Jerman, M and
W. kraak. Watson, Hopper, johnson,
Moore. Merean, Yates, Birney, GODDARD,
Walker, Buud, Weide. Lightbown, Stanley,
Eccard. Walters. Gibbons. Church and
others.
The run 70" Sunday will be to Cabin John
ard return, leaving headquarters, 500 Penn
sylvanii avenue, at 2:30 pm
Evening star., 1898-05-07
First Race of HCmcrs.

Tho first race of the Washington District
of the National Fedora ton of Homing
Pigeon Fanciers took place Sunday from
Chester, Va, distance 100 miles, 672 birds
being liberated by j. NJ. Cofer, who wired,
"BirGs liberated at 704 am. weather clear
and calm The best speed of each loft was
as follows: j. Flaherty, 1,17G95 yards; H.
NJ. Dickinson. 1,17o.47 yards; A c. Mclean
1,13l.s2 yards; VIM. Pickles. 1,14s.31 yards !;
T. T. Francis. 1,l3l.36 yards; H. V. Lans-
dale, 1,l2912 yards; l.. Il. Nye, 1,12113
yards: c. ONeil, 1,119.19 yards; ]. H.
Palmer. 1,11s.32 yards; VIM L. Bishop.
1.11S.49 yards;'J. Nussbaum. LII 60 yards; !;
c. F. Hengesbach 1.116.G0 yards: T. Walshe
1.1l5.l3 yards; Geo. Loor. 1.113o4 yards; !;
John Vierkorn, 1112.33 yards; w. F. Dis
mer, l.lOI-62 yards; p. Kraus, 107.51 yards;
F; W Anderson; 1,lM .os yards; J. T. Eiker,
l.lO5. q yards; F. P. Tralles. 1,105.55 yards; !;
V.Ea'on 1,093.52 yards; H. X Bliss, ,OGs. .O2
yards; c. Kluckhuhn, 1,O02.71 yards; E.
Duffy. 1,0SS73 yards; C. A. Morgan 1,OS7 At
yards; w. Goodman, loss 90 yards; A. Lee
Penuel. 1.0Si.I6 yards; w. j. Callahan, l.
Os2Oa yards; w. '. Striffier. 1,O65.17 yards:
Jas. Beardsley. 1,064.74 yards c. Krahling,
1.OGi.02 yards; F. E. Young, 1.04O.59 yards: ::
Jas. Garner. 1.033.41 yards.
Evening star., 1898-05-07
ANACOsTIA HAPPENINGS.
Cciorcd Man Suspected of Insanfty-
Dentist Bradshaw Trouble

Albert Smith, q respectable old coiored
man, well known in this locality has been
taken in custody pending an examination
as to his sanity. Smith has for a number
of years past occupied small mousse on
the farm of john Cornell some distance be-
ycnd Good Hope, by whom he has been
employed. A short time ago he exhibited
symptoms Of insanity, and his wife was
compelled to leave the house because as
1t is alleged. he threatened her with an
AK. The ether day he was prevented from
doing damage with his gun at Mr.. Corr
relrs house. 4
Policeman Branson arrested Smith who
had gun and was disposed to act ugly.
Smiths mania is said to be a religious
one. q
Dr Robert Bradshaw. the Anscostia den.
tist VINO was arrested a few days ago on
suspicion that his mind was affected, has
been adjudged insane and committed to
ST. Elizabeth's Asylum. This was in ac-
oordance with the peoples wish. IL has
just been brought out that Bradshaw
created a scene in the Anacostia NJ 4.
Church during the services a few evenings
before his arrest. There was much excite-
ment in the building. and il is reported
that some ladies tainted. Bradshaw's ee-
mentia is OF religious nature.
All arrangements have been completed
for the organizing of Stars and Stripes
Souinh, w io' ~ VI a, WHICH IL 10 De
ladies' auxiliary to Anacostia Council
No. 16, Jr. o. L.. A. NJ.
So far as is known the congregation OF
the Anacostia Baptist Church has not vet
considered the matter of choosing a sue
cessor to Rev. II. T. Stevenson. the present
pastor, whose resignation has been accept
cd to take effect j. the 1. 1t is understood
that for one month at least after Rev.T
Stevenson's departure, the pulpit will be
filled by visiting clorgymen.
The light fire engine of the AnacostIa
company has been taken away for rcpairs.-
Old No engine fills its place for the pres
ent. The exchange led to a report that a
new engine had been given Anacostia
The new 300 horse-poU er engine for tho
Capital Railway Company has been deliy.
cred. found alton is being made 10 re-
ceive it,
Mrs. Quint!n Of Philadelphia is the guest
of Mrs. Charles r. Burr.
May devotions are held in st. Teresa's
Church every evening.
Evening star., 1898-05-07
Installation of Officers,

The following named officers of Columbia
Lodge. No. "A, 1. Q. G. T., were duly in
stalled by Mr.. Jesse C. Suter, G. c. of the
Grand Lodge of the District, as substitute
for Lodge Deputy d. X. Sergeant. who
was absent: j. H. Muirhead, c. T.: Miss
Clara Mcintosh, V. t; c. H. Jones, =. S. /;
Miss NJ. Jackson, F. S.: W. Muirhead, r.,
W. A. Ridgely, NJ: Miss Olivia Moore, ID.
M; Mrs. c. Hotson, c.; Miss Cora Evans
G.; Miss Florerce Merilat, S.
j. j. Boatrisht, visiting member from
Rose Hid Lodge, No. Asa, Charlottesville.
Va, gave stirring address Oh the tenn
Le GRANGE situation. Other visit ors were
present from Star Of Hope, Friendship and
Takoma lodges.
}. Spencer Housh. NJ. D., one of the
members of Columbia Lodge, has been ap-
POINTED assistant surgeon on the revenue
cutter Mor.ell, awaiting service at Key
West.
Evening star., 1898-05-07

old; exhibitor. Mrs. Robt. G. Shaw, Sec
ond, Boston, Mass.
1918 Pm. class 4S-Champion class. open
to all horses which have taken a first
prize in the hunter or jumping class at this
or any horse show. The former will be
pest entries. This money will be divided
into three prizes of $50 each. and awarded
to the best heavy, middle and lightweight
horses contending, according to their pre-
Vious classification at this show.
Horses not previously classified at this
show will be placed by the judges. Con-
formation and quality to count 30 per cent;
performance over obstacles, 80 per cent.
First prize, $50; reserve ribbon to sec
ond. Money divided into three prizes of
so each, and awarded to the best heavy
middle and lightweight horses L. Flying
Dutchman, blk. G., 40, eight years old; ex-
hibitor, p. F. Collier. New York. 2, Foxey,
b. g., 16.1, aged; exhibitor. Irwin n. Megar-
gee. Philadelphia, Pa. B, Waterford, ch.
g., 16. l, aged; exhibitor, Irwin N. Megargee,
Philadelphia, Pa. 4. Tornado, gr. g., 10,
six years old; exhibitor, Courtland H.
Smith, Theological Seminary. Virginia
Horse Show Notes.
The sale to be held at he horse show
this morning was declared off.
An interesting box party last night COM
prised Mrs. Foxhall Keene, Mrs. Harold
SDcwdea. Mrs. Wincher, wife of Lieut..
Wincher of the navy, and Mrs. Farber of
Baltimore.
Mr.. Alex. Legare's win yesterday was
most gratifying to his numerous friends.
MIR. ASernon Daingerfield has acquitted
himself admirably in the duties devolving
upon him during the show. They have
been both onerous and difficult, but his
valuable experience, as usual, carried him
through easily and amiably.
1t is highly probable that the show will
be continued for two days next week, there
beng a general desire the part of the
exhibitors for this extension.
bright southern woman took Mr. P F.
Collier down the other night
Mr. Collier leaned into her box and re-,
marked, after Virginia horses had take,,
one, two, three and four in jumoing
event:
The brush on the post and rail does not
suit our New York horses''
Instantly the lady replied:
THAT Is not the trouble, Mr. Collier
Your horses cannot jump the Mason and
Dixon line
Evening star., 1898-05-07

were regarded as entirely outclassing the
Baltimore horses in conformation, style
and all-rcund action. The red ribbon was
awarded to the latter pair, but when
Batonyi, the driver of them, reached the
Paddock, he threw the rosette on the tam
bark, scorning its possession under the
circumstances.
The last event of the evening was the
horses to be ridden by members of some
recognized hunt club Conformation and
quality to count 80 per cent and perform
ance over obstacles 81 per cent The frs.
magnificent black geiding Flying Dutch
man getting the coveted blue, while
George Goulds Shamrock secured the red.
The result of the events yesterday were
as follows: Of
Roadsters-First, Eclipse B. F. McCauly:
second, Linkwood Chief. John Dugan.
Ponies in harness-First Cottage Prince,
Edith Colford, New York; second, Lord
Harry, Thomas Hyde; third, Peggy, Rob-
laney. h =
Harness horses, $500 selling class-Ffrst,
Debutante, w. s. piffeEderffer; second,
Paul w., Robert Portner; third, Ginger
Harnes1 horses $3.50 selling class-First,
Sir Kenneth, G. L. Nicoison; second, Gen
eral, w. s. Diffenderffer; third. Prince,
Robert Portner; fourth, Lady Oakley, H.
H. Dulaney.
Hackney stallions-First, Langton Per-
former: second, Ganymede. both owned by
President Stevens.
Pair roadsters-First Eclipse and Shaw
ford, B. F. McCauly. No competitors.
Saddle horses-First, Little Billie, A. B.
Legarc: second, Vela, D. D. Porter; third,
Debutante, W. s. Diffenderffer.
Ponies under saddle-First, Wanda, Miss
Reba A. Diffenderffer: second, Jockey, Will
liam D. Campbell; third. Rose H., Robert
Portner.
c.ddIa horso. tho ,r,nnar 70 coll f,- eooo
First, Juliet, H. r. Dulaney; second, Sweet
William Courtland H. Smith.
Harness horses. pairs-F'irst. Jing Jing
and High Ball, james NJ. Thompson; sec
ond, Lord Brilliant and Lieut. Wilkes.
George b. Hulme; third. Little Egypt and
Fanny. H. b. Nalie.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Sir Walter, Sir
Gilbert. Rex and Regent. F. G. Stevens;
Evening star., 1898-05-07
University Athletics.

There will be a meet next Saturday for
the students of Georgetown only. There
will be the regular field and track events
and two or more handicap bicycle races.
The Georgetown base ball team will play
with the University of Pennsylvania at
Philadelphia today, and on their return will
meet the University of Virginia Monday
and Tuesday The game with the latter
club was lost by Georgetown last Saturday,
but the Georgetown boys have every hope
of retrieving themselves next week. Dick
inson will be at Georgetown Wednesday.
There will be a game this afternoon be-
tween GonZaga and Georgetowns reserves
if the grounds are in condition.
Tennis has started at Georgetown and
there will probably be tournament before
the end of the school term.
Evening star., 1898-05-07

horses were kept going by the judges an
unnecessarily long time at a rapid pace.
and the steam rose from their overheated
bodies as they were kept relentlessiy at
1t. For over half hour the class was
kept in the ring. Then the blue ribbon
was awarded Ronceverte, the fine brown
more, Joph, Jesse Browns well-known
Rydsyk Hambletonan chestnut geiding
driven by Dick Wallach. getting the red.
The equanimity of those who had been
made impatient by the delay in this race
was restored by display of magnificent
hackneys, including those of Messrs. f. G.
Stevens, A. ]. Cassatt, Courtland Smith
and Henry Fairfax. Mr.. Stevens remark
the spectators. and his wonderful action
and conformation easily explained why he
holds acknowledged place the worlds
champion hackney.
In the saddle horse class which followed
fitz, owned and ridden by Mr.. George W.
Ryder of this city, clearly outciassed Big
Tree, belonging to George J, Gould of New
York, and ridden by Mr.. Blute, his only op-
pcnent, and received many plaudits when
awarded the blue ribbon.
The four-in-hand event brought out three
of the six entries, Messrs. o. H. P. Bel
mont of New York and Mr.. Alfred Darling
Gushing of this city not appearing, and
Mr.. F. c. Stevens sending but one of his
two entries into the ring.
Representative Wallace Foote of New
York drove mixed team, two grays-Gris-
cite and Gay Lady-at the pole, and two
bays-Gretna and Cadet, leaders. Mr. r.
S. Crawford of Hagerstown drove his
handsome seal-brown quartet, Vanguard
Sentinel, Action and Alert. Aurel Batonyi
drove Mr.. Stevens magnificent four, Sir
Walter aud Sir Gilbert and Rex and Re
gent The course of the latter team around
the ring was accompanied by one constant
round of applause, which grew tumultuous
when the blue ribbon was awarded to it.
MIR. Crawford got second place and the red
ribbon.
The fnurs were followed by three harness
pairs, ard when the judges awarded the
blue rosette to Jing Jing and High Ball,
the brown geldings owned and driven by
Mr.. Jcmes NJ. Thompson of Baltimore
there was a general exclamation of sur
prise from horSemen, as George r.
Hulme's LORD Brilliant and Lieut. Wilkes
Evening star., 1898-05-07

AT meeting Of the Young Mems Insti-
tute held at its club house. No. 800 1st
street northwest, last night it was an
nounced that the charter list was closed.
with membership of 150 The Y NJ. 1. is
Catholic patriotic organization, branch
of which has recently been formed in
Washington. Its motto is For God, for
Country" and it proposes to show its ad-
herence to those principles by organizing
a brigade OF volunteers and rendering its
services to- the President. John Malta the
gunner on board the Nashville who fired
the first shot of the war, when that gall
liant ship captured the Spanish merchant
man Buena Ventura, Is q member of Co.
lumbia Council. No. 70. Y. NJ l., of Scran-
ton, Pa.
Evening star., 1898-05-07
Veterans Visit Washington.

Members Of the 9Th Pennsylvania Veteran
Cavalry Association. to the number of 10
accompanied by a good many ladies, ar
rived in the city today from Philadelphia
by special train over TIE Baltimore and
Ohio. The party entered carriages which
were in waiting, and were driven to the
Library of Congress, and then to various
points of interest about the city After
spending about four hours here they will
leave for Richmond. returning again 10 this
city Monday and will leave for home tina [
day.
Gen. Chds. L. Leiper is the president Of
the association, and he and the ether Off
GERS are doing all in their power to make
the trip of the association a pleasant one
Want ads. in The Star pay because they
bring answers.
Evening star., 1898-05-07
OMciaI Order. Issued.

The following order has been issued by
the District Commissioners requiring the re-
eeiver OF the Belt Railway Company>to re-
pair within ten days the granite and cobbIa-
stone pavements between its rails and
tracks on G street between I'd and Sd
streets.
An order was issued, Also that the ser.
vices OF Edward Andrew fireman at the
District building be dispensed with and
that Taylor Davenport be appointed to All
tas vacancy, at $3.50 year.
Evening star., 1898-05-07
Life and Character of Mi.. M,,,a-a

Rey. Frank u. Bristol, DID. lately of
Evanston III. ROW pastor of the Metro
poiitan NJ E Church. AZ and c streets
VIII deliver lecture next Tuesday AT &
pm, In that church, on the Life and
Character OF Frances E Willard" DIR
Bristol was a pupil in the Northwast.-r,
University when Miss Willard was dear of
the same institution. and he knew her we'll
IS teacher. For the las: five years pre
Sfous 10 her oeath he was her pastor, and
attended her funeral at Evanston.
Evening star., 1898-05-07
His Record Against Him.

I'm not .vag," answered James Reeves
when arraigned in the Police Court this
morning. I'm always getting arrested for
nothing"
Reeves got out Of the workhousc The
9th of last MONTH" said Policeman Au-
guste, land he's been drunk every day
since"
Where did you arrest him?'' the court
inquired.
''On Water street." was the policeman's
response. He spends most of his time
about the wharves.'
Yes" added the prisoner, "and I work
every day."
A sentence of ninety days was imposed.
Evening star., 1898-05-07
New York. :; BOSTON. >.

AT Boston Joyce's men again defeated the
champions, the trick being turned by them
in the ninth inning. when. with the score
10 in favor of the home club, Tenney's
error. a base on balls, and three singles
gave the visitors one more than enough.
Sullivan was the first twirer sent in by
the Beaneaters. but after the Giants had
scored four runs in the second inning he
was replaced by Willis. who pitched well
until the ninth. Doheny was hit to some
extent, but kept the hits safely scattered.
Score:
Evening star., 1898-05-07
"OLD RELIABLE"
Record of Popular Jim Mcclure, the
Local Catcher.

Few ball players can remain In one city
for eight years and at the beginning of the
ninth be more popular than ever with the
base ball followers of that city. That Is
the record possessed by "Old Reliable"
James Mcclure in the city of Washington
What Delehanty is to Philadelphia or BID
McPhee to Cincinnati, Mcclure is to this
city Players may come and players may
go, but Jim seems to stay on forever. The
way the popular catcher has started In this
year clearly demonstrates that he is in
fire fettie and as good as ever Farrell is
a warm-weather catcher, and until the sun
Evening star., 1898-05-07
Colorcd Nan Escaped.

Detective Browning of the Baltimore and
Chlo raliroad and Letter Carrier Ferris
were actors in an exciting scene with an
alesed coIcred coal thief yesterday after
noon The detective told the colored man
that ne was under arrest for taking coal
lIcm car. and the latter drew a knife.
Then he ran away and the letter carrier
caught him The coloTed man promptly
knocked him down and made his escaDe
several shots were fired by the officer. but
none Of them took effect.
Evening star., 1898-05-07
CONDENSED LOCALS.

The District Commissioners have reject
ed the bids recently received for furnish
ing dog tags for the year ending June 30,
1891. New bids have been solicited.
Judge Hagner has signed decree grant
ing Lille Schoonmaker q divorce from
George F. Schoonmaker, because of cruel
treatment on the part of the defendant.
Charles Bell, farmer, was locked up at
the sixth precinct station yesterday on a
charge of intoxication. He was arrested
In Statuary Hall in the Capitol.
Evening star., 1898-05-07

lie Droit w. c. T. L. has arranged for a
meeting at Luther Memorial Church to-
morrow evening. DIR. Butter will preside.
Mrs. Margaret Ellis is to make the address,
and Mrs. Clinton Smith will tell something
of the work of the branch. Miss Irma
Callahan is to sing, and two of the loyal
Temperance legions are to take part. ons
singing The Washington Pledge" tho
other Flag Song