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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-30
10 SeS HIS LEFT ARM
Horrible Accident, of Which Richard Tip
petit Was the Victim.
Caught i'm Betting at the United States
Electric Lighting Plant,
While ON Duty.

Richard T. Tippett, white man, aged
thirty-eight, employed at the United States
electric lighting plant, was caught In the
betting this morning shortly after O'Clock
and before he could be extricated had his
left arm torn off just below the shoulder.
IL was a horrible accident, and almost a
miracle the man was not torn to pieces.
Away down in the cellar of the big plant
are located the betting and elevator buck
cts which carry the coal to the first floor,
where 1t is fed automatically to the big
engines. Tfppett was stationed here beside
the belts. 1t is quite dark where he stood,
and the black dust from the coal as it
pours In from the alley and runs over the
big belts on its way to the elevator buckets
nils the air. His duty is to watch the Selt-
ing and see that the coal is properly fed.
Ihere are several of these belts running
with great velocity. Each one is provided
with metal distractions which hold the
coal.
Heard a Shrek.
William Beavers was on his way down in
the cellar this morning, when he heard
above the roar of wheels the Shrek of a
man in despair. He was going to look after
a new motor which had recently been in
stalled Had he not been on this errand it
is doubtful if Tippett would ever have been
fast caught in the black belt, with blood
squirting from the ragged stump Of his arm.
he saw the form of Tppett His cries were
getting feeble. The cruel belt, with it's
metal thongs, was running at full speed,
unmindful of the poor human being it was
torturlng. As soon as possible the machn-
cry was stopped. Al. Appenciller, fellow
workman. ran down stairs to learn the
trouble. he pulled the mangled form from
the network of betting, and. with rare
presence of mind, affixed a tourniquet to
the bleeding stump.
Tfppett's Account of 1t.
I1ppett was perfectly conscious. He told
now the coal got damned, and when he
reached through the betting to remove the
obstruction he was caught in the back by
the belt and dragged to the elevator shaft
Here 1t was the left arm was caught in the
iron upright and completely torn off His
clothing was almost entirely stripped from
his body. The Emergency ambulance was
summoned and the injured
man conveyed to the hospital Here the
doctors made a hurried examination and
round 1t necessary to complete the work of
the Delt and remove the stump. Surgeon
virgil b. jackson, assisted by the house
star, performed the operation, removing
the stump at the shoulder.
Ilppett Is unmarried, and lives at 4OS
18TH street northwest. This afternoon he
was resting quietly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-30
ANNUAL MEETING.
Luther League Hears Reports and
Elects Omcerg.

The annual meeting of the Luther League
OF st. Marks Lutheran Church, the Rev.
John c. Bowers pastor was held last even
ing at the church. Reports of officers and
committees showed the league to be in a
very good condition and the work of the
past year very encouraging
A year ago last Easter, when the church
was dedicated. the league pledged itself to
raise 800 toward the debt of the church,
and three years were given In which to
pay that sum. The entire amount has been
raised and paid into the hands of Mr.. A.
W. Noack, treasurer, 1t is stated, although
but little over half of the time limit has
expired. The total receipts for the year
amounted to over 5000.
The election Of officers for the ensuing
year took place, but one change being
made that of the presidency. Mr.. Corne-
Illus Eckhardt had held this office for three
years and declined a reelection, although
urged to accept it again. Mr.. F. W. Leon
hardt was thereupon elected to the office.
The present officers are as follows: Presi-
dent, Mr.. F. w. Leonhardt: vice president,
Miss Mamie Strobel: secretary, Mr.. Oscar
Noack; treasurer, Miss Lucy S. Holsappie,
and organist. Miss Barbara Teagle
The pastor in a few well-chosen words
expressed his great appreciation of the
work and worth of the league to him as a
pastor and to the church. The third ami
versary will be held Friday evening, De-
cember /, for which a very interesting pro-
gram has been arranged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-30
PREVALENCE OF DISEASE.
Alleged InsanitDry Condition of the
Johnson Public School.


There is said to be unusual amount of
sickness among the children attending the
Johnson public school. located in Mount
Pleasant, scarlet fever, whooping cough
and diphtheria being among the most
prevalent diseases. Complaints have been
made, it is said, to the health officer of the
alleged insantary condition Of the school
building The health department officials
believe, however. as was stated in The
Star recently that sickness among the
children attending this school is not more
prevalent than among those of most of the
other public schools of the District.
1t is charged that the johnson school has
no sewer connection, that it is damp and
that its roof leaks. The health officer has
twice visited the building recently and
while he thinks, It is said that the system
tainable, he does not believe the building
is in an insanitary state. The building has
been disinfected several times this fall and
will be again today, it was stated yesterday
at the school.
1t is understood the health officer believes
that there is nothing in the school to
which the diseases can be attributed eX-
cept the clothing of the children and he is
credited with expressing the opinion that
the exchange of school books among the
children is very effective in spreading dis
ease. This practice, 1t is said, he thinks
should be stopped
AS heretofore stated in The Star the
health officer strongly advocates the estab-
lishment Of system of medical inspection
of school children. Until this is done he is
of the opinion that the health department
and school authorities will be greatly handi-
capped in discovering and preventing the
spread OF contagious diseases among school
children. Then. again, the health depart.
ment is at times no less handicapped by
the ignorance and carelessness of the par
ents of children suffering from these dis
eases. The health officer will during the
coming session of Congress make another
effort to secure authority and funds with
which to establish the proposed system Of
daily medical inspection of school children
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-30
FIRM CLOSES IT'S OFFICE.
Herbert & Co., Dealers in Inyestme n
Securities.

A stock investment concern which is
said TO have done large business through
the mails. has closed its offices in the Cen
trail building at the corner OF Pennsylvania
avenue and 9th street. The clerks en-
ployed were discharged Tuesday, having
first been fully paid for their services. The
firm was known as c. Herbert & Co. and
according to Its circulars, the business was
that of dealing in investment securities.
The money intrusted to the concern was,
according to the circulars. invested in
stocks and the profits distributed each
month among the customers. 1t was
claimed in the circulars that the profits
paid each month. from January 1 to Sep
TENDER l, varied from Is TO Is per cent
All the business was done exclusively by
mail, and since operations We're begun in
May last, 1t is claimed that fully $4,000
was received from customers for invest
ment. and that everything in the way of
profits and expenses. amounting to about
$4,000 had been paid up to November l.
Last week, after Mr.. Herbert had informed
his confidential clerk Miss Fanny Perry of
this city. that on account of heavy losses
in Wall street he would be obliged to close
out the business. circular was sent 10 in
vestors informing them of that fact. Mon
day Mr.. Herbert sent a letter to the city
postmaster, Mr.. Merritt, requesting that all
mail for his office be returned to the send
ers. Mr.. Herbert left the office that evening
Is thought that he was the representative
OF others and that he held a salaried posi-
ton.
As the business was done exclusively
through the mails, investigation into
the affairs of the concern by post office
inspectors has been begun. 1t is claimed
that the 20 per cent per month promised
TO investors had been paid regularly up TO
November 1. and that circular had been
prepared announcing the profits for De-
cember, but owing to the losses, as alleged
II was found impossible to meet this obli-
CATION, and so the circular was not Is
sued. 1t is said there were no local ac-
counts. but that all the business came
from various portions of the country in re-
Spouse to the advertisements of the firm.
Although in the circulars there is a state
ment of profits made since the 1st of Janu-
airy last, yet the firm did not open an Of
flee for business in this city until May last.
Last night Inspector Boardman received a
telegram concerning the firm. The mes
sage was dated Cleveland Ohio, and read:
Watch C. Herbert & Co, BOG 9th street
northwest. Investment: company paying big
dividends monthly. INVESTOR"
Inspector Boardman sent Detective Helan
out to make an investigation. He visited
the office and learned that 1t had been va
Gated. He also learned that the records of
the alleged company, or part of them had
been destroyed Herbert. ne was told, be-
came frightened after he read the fate of
the New York concern Sunday and left
here Monday night.
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RESCUED FROM THE RIVER.
Remarkable Story Told the Police b,
Lula Brown,

A young colored woman named Lula
Brown whose home is in South Washing
ton in The neighborhood of Sd and NJ streets,
mad an uncomfortable experience in the
water near the Long bridge about 1890
O'Clock this morning. Her cries of "mur-
der and "help'' were heard, and people in
the vicinity of the river were reminded of
the cries of yesterday morning as pub
lished In yesterdays Star
Alexander Rooney and Robert Cook who
were IN house boat near the bridge, went
out in small boat when they heard the
cries this morning, and the Brown woman
was found in the water clinging to one of
the piers. 1t Is stated by the notice that
she had been drinking, but her cold ex-
perlenCe had sobered her. When the DO
lice were notified of the occurrence Police
men Hutchinson and McGrann Of the
fourth precinct went in the patrol wagon
to the Long bridge. When they reached
the bridge the woman had been rescued
and they proceeded to make an investiga-
ton of the affair.
The woman told them that a young
colored man wearing blue trousers and
light hat called at her house late last night
and asked if she would do some washing
for him. She replied in the affirmative and
Went with him. When they reached the
wharf at the foot of 18th street, she says
the man attempted too much Familiarity,
which she resented. Then, she said, while
they were still near the foot of 7th street
the man threw her into the river, and she
managed to keep from drowning until she
reached the bridge" where she was res
cued.
During the investigation made by the no.
lice they learned that the woman was seen
standing on the bridge about twenty min
utes before her screams were heard She
was taken to the Emergency Hospital
where she was given treatment She was
discharged from the hospital today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-30
CHURCH REOPENING.
House of Worship in St. Aloysius
Parish Improved.

st. Aloysius Catholic Church. North Cap
itol and l streets, the interior Of which has
been remodeled, redecorated and vastly inn
proved, will be reopened Sunday morning
at 1916 o'clock with solemn and impressive
services, in which many dignitaries of the
church at large will participate. The ser
mon will be delivered by Mgr. Conaty of
the Catholic University, and pontifical mass
Will be celebrated by Mgr. Martinelli. the
papal delegate assisted by Rev. E. X. Fink,
rector of Gonzaga College. Others assist
ing at the morning service in various ca
pacfties will be Rev. j. P. Moran Of st.
Dominic's Church, Rev. Boniface Bragan-
TIM. Q. S. F., of New York city; Rev. w.
5. Caughey of st. Stephens Church, Rev.
Ambrose j. Beaver of the Immaculate Con-
ception, Rev f. Papi of Woodstock, Md,
and Mr.. Mullan. Sunday evening vespers
viii be sung at Z o'clock. Mgr. Sbarrettt,
the new bishop of Havana, will be celebrant
on tllis occasion and Rev. w. OBJ. Pardow
will deliver the sermon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-30
CONDENSED LOCALS,

The District Commissioners have directed
that a gas lamp be erected on Sheridan
street west of 18th, and that two gas lamps
be erected on list street between w and
Albany streets northwest.
Samuel N. Clark was today held by Judge
Kimball in $500 bonds, with the alternative
of ninety days in the workhouse, he hav-
ing been arrested three times this week by
the police for being drunk on the street
and on each occasion released. Last even
ing he was so much under the influence of
liquor that the policeman felt it to be his
duty TO arraign him before Judge Kimball
which, as above stated, was done this morn
ing.
John McAllister. thirty-sx years old fell
from scaffold at the new census building
yesterday afternoon and severely injured
his head. He was taken to the Emergency
Hospital for trea tment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-30
Elks' Night at the Fair

E4As night at the Typographical Union
isiI' IN me u street temple of that organi-
Z" lloh' was big success. So far the print
e's bazaar mas exceeded in popularity all
expectations, and hence there Is nrcb de-
nght IN the organization. Daily added at
fractions serve TO maintain the interest in
the affair even to those who have visited
. mere several times The staff of the Dis
Flct National Guard Is expected ro he
present this evening under Brigadfer Gem
eral George II. Harries Dinner will he
served from 10 S o'clock TODAY Alto
s elner ihis afternoon and evening will be
eNehuuI IN the history of the fair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-30

Many people were attracted today TO the
intersection OF H street, Delaware avenue
anu LIST street, TO view a train load of flour
consigned TO the Chas Schneider Baking
company of 413-4l5 | street. Thirty cars
comprised the train. and each car con-
tanned one hundred and tifty-five barrels of
hour. The train ran as a through train
from the flour mills to Washington. The
hour was made by the Eagle Roller Mills
OF New I'm, MINI. and is Of high grade
ana excellent quality. 1t will be turned
INTO bakery products and sold to the com
pany patrons in this city
rms shipment of 1850 barrels Of flour in
one lot comes in addition to a stock of
hoo barrels which the Chas Schneider
company now has in its warehouses. The
'.IV barrels OF flour represent a great
many loaves OF bread. and will suffice 70
Keep the Wolf from the door for a little
SLlIt. az Ieast AT any rate. the Chas
schneider Company IS not worryinf, about
! the posslnlity Of bread famine in Wash
Hstoh tnis winter. The work of unloading
ana storing so many barrels of fOur viii
consume some time. and opportunity will
special train which brought the consieyno
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-30
Naval Cadets West Point Cadets
win BeltimOre and Ohio RaIIrnad

Champlonship game. December 2. Choice
Of trains Leave Washington. New Jersey
ave. and c St for Philadelphia Franklin
Field, 100, $50 and 10 am. Parlor cars
and day coaches. Dining car on 10 o'clock
train Returning. leave 24th and Chestnut
SITS station 400. 5:O7 (Royal Limited all
Pullman and $50 pm. Only 81 round trip
Tickets good going December l and . re-
turning on all trains until December 4 in
elusive. For further information apply b.
and o. ticket OfficeS.-Adyt
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S G r. A I G n E d
I JILL h A M
NO REST DAY OR NIGHT. DOCTORS,
sALvES, ETC, GOULD NOT CURE.
GU7TBGURA REMEDIES CURED

About three years ago my husbands legs. from
the knee down to his toes, were red and itching
with Eczema. He had no rest day or night and
would scratch all the time, his legs would he
He had good many doctors. They told
him there was nothing wrong with his blood, and
they gave him salve and other things to rub on
and none of them did him any good. lie worried
that way about one year, and gave the doctors
quite lot Of money. l told him one day the
trouble was all in his blood, and told him to try
CUTlCGRA remedies. be went that instant and
got CUTICURA SOAP. CUTTCUItA (ointment), and
CUTICUIlA RESOLVENT. That night he rested
well. and kept getting better until he cured,
and 1t has not returned since.
Mrs. H. JENKINS
Sept. IL, 1893. Box 147. Middleboro' Ky.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-30
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Chas. Manchester for Mt. Vernon
at u a. m. and las pm.
Steamer Washington for Fortress Mon
roe and Norfolk AT $50 pm.
Steamer E.steIIe Randall for Glymont and
Intermediate points at $50 I'm.
Trains leave 1872 street and Pennsylvania
avenue hourly for Arlington from a. m to
{ pm, and for Mt. Vernon hourly from
10 am. 10 ; pm.
Cars leave Aqueduct bridge for Arlington
and Fort Myer every half hour from a. m
to II pm. and every hour for Falls Church
from 4 IN. to l. pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-30

The will Of Lydia a. Weir, dated Febru-
airy Is last, has been filed for probate The
estate IS left to Geo. F. Williams. a nephew,
and Ernestine F. Terlinger, niece of the
testatrix, with a provision for the pay
ment OF a certain income to Mary VIII
Hams. a sister.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-30
FREIGHT BRAKEMAN KILLED.
William Hardisty Knocked from the
Top OF Car.

William L. Hardisty. who was employed
on the Pennsylvania railroad as a freight
brakeman, was killed near the Wilson
street tunnel in Baltimore Tuesday night
by being knocked from the top Of a freight
car Last night the body was brought to
this city and taken to his late home No
10 9th street southeast, from where the
FUNERAL VIII take place tomorrow after
noon at go o'clock.
The deceased was twenty-three years old.
He was son of the late ]. r. Hardisty of
Benning. He leaves a wife and one child
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-30
Anti-Trust League

a meeting Of the local branch of III.
ANTITRUST League was held last night at
lZ29 pennsylvania avenue. New members
were elected and number of routine re-
ports received. Addresses were made nv
Messrs- Monahan, Phelps and Slater. The
principal speaker of the evening was for
mer Senator Call of Florida
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-30
$500 To Philadelphia and Re- ~ 90
turn via Pennsylvania Raitroad

On account of the championship foot ball
game on Franklin Field, Philadelphia SAT
urday. Dec. = between Annapolis Naval
Pennsylvania Railroad Co will sell excur
sion tickets from Washington to PhiladeI-
phia on Dec. / and 2. good going only on
GATE or issue. good to return until Dec T.
inclusive. at rate of $500.
For the benefit of invited guests a special
train will be run on Dec. g leaving Wash
irSton 1880 am, and returning, leaving
Broad st station about 5 pm, stopping at
South st. Station Franklin Field in each
direction.-AdVt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-30

large progressive euchre party was
given last night in the parlors of Wizards
Hotel by the board of managers of the
Working Girls Home. whose efforts met
with complete success. Mrs. A. Lisner.
president of the board, received the guests,
assisted by Mrs. Robert ]. Wynne, past
president: Mrs. William Zeh and Mrs. G.
G. Shehan, vice presidents. number of
handsome prizes were awarded Before
play began Mr.. Edwin B. Hay made few
appropriate remarks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-30
LOCAL MENTION.
ASSESSMENTS TONIGHT.

Academy Of Music-Ha Ions "superba."
Bijou-V Vaudeville.
CoIumbia--"Dear Old Charley"
keTnan's Lyceu.n-Irwin Bros Bur
Les4ueTS-
Lafayette Square-''Arizona."
National Theater-"The Cuckoo"
New GIanG-Camilla Urso and polite
vaudeville for ladies.
Mas onic Templc-American Industries.
Willard Hall-Doll collection
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S1.2J To Baltimore and Return 81 %
via PennsyINania Railroad

Tickets on sale Saturday and Sunday.
December 2 and 3. good to return until
Monday, December 4. All trains except Con-
gressional Limited.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-30

In al the world there is other treatment 50
pure, so sweet, speedily effective for distressing
skin humors OF infants ard children CUTICURA
remedies, greatest Of skin cures, blood purifiers,
and humor remedies. Warm baths with CUTI-
CURA SOAP, and gentle snointings with CJIT1-
CuRA, purest Of emollient skin cures, will afford
instant relief permit rest and sleep and point to
a Speedy, permanent and economical cure, when
the best physicians, hospitals and all else fail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-30

All Royal Blue trains via b. and O. ar.
rive at and depart from 9th and Chestnut
SITS. station, which is but few minutes walk
from Franklin Field.-AdVt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-30
So-oo To Philadelphia and Re- s6 On
turn via PENNSYLVANIA RaiIraaa

including admission to Export Expositior
As the Exposition will be kept open until
Saturday, December ., excursion ticLats
Will be sold December ] and 2 good 70 -
turn until December 4, inclusiye.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-30
Red and White Ash Coal

for furnace, range and stove. Best quality.
Quick service and lowest prices. S. S.
Daish & Son, 703 18th ct Phone 33S.-
AdNertise mont
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-30

don't be caught without a supply Of coal. s
: Dash q Son sell best coal of all kinds
at lowest prices. Office. 7O3 I2th-Adyt.
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The Royal Limited Train

Via the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. leav-
ing Washington at pm, daily. arriving
luxury of travel. Try 1t and be convinced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-30
Sept. II, 1Se
ON BABY 8 MONTHS


friend of mine Mrs. Staples, has child two
years old, whose almost entire face and head was
covered with mass Of sores, which she had had
Tor eight months. The doctors pronounced It
scratch until the blood would l told her to
get CuIlCURA, and she did 80, purchasing two
boxes of CUTICURA (ontmenu and one cake of
CUTICURA SOAP, and the child is well now
Mrs. II. JENKINS Box 147. Middleboro KY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-30

In storing, selling or buying furniture &c
to Sloan's, 1907 G street. Best location anG
best results.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-30
S1.25 Baltimore and Return via b. and
o., Saturday and Sunday
Aid of Working Girls Home.

December and g. good for return until fol-
lowing Monday. Tickets good on all trains
except Royal Limited.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-30

December q All B. so. r. r. trains sto,
at 24th and Chestnut sts. but few minutes'
walk from Franklin Field. S4OO for the
round trip.-Adyt. >
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-30
LRINK KENNY'S TEAS AND CoFFEES
Highest quality. Lowest prices. Sugars
at cost. c. d. KENNY, City Stores.

Novelty Kitchner Coal Ranges cook and
bake with the least fuel See the latest at
A. Eberly.s Sons. us eth NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-30

Money to lend at 4, 8 and per cent on
reaI estate Frank T. Rawlings, 1905 Pa ave-
advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-30
Fine Flowers, Wen Arranged.

make Guides Floral designs peerless.
frices particularly reasonable. 1224 F.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-30

Sold throughout the world. POTTER DRUG
AND CHEM. CORP, Sole Props, Boston. How
to Cure Eczema ~ free
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Closing sale Of Oriental Rugs and CARPETS
al sloan :. 14UI G, tomorrow. IL am. and
= =. m.-Advt ~