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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-22
NAVAL OFFICER DEAD,
Daniel McMurtrie. Medical Director
Retired, PASSES Away.

Medical Director Daniel McNurtrie L. :.
navy retired. died a his residence, lJl:!
10th street, last evening. after an illness eX-
the oldest and best officers Of the medical
department, md Notwithstanding his long
illness he continued his active duties as a
member If the naval examining board in
this city up to within a few months of his
death. His maiady assumed serious form
about d week ago. since which time he was
confined to his house.
Dr. McMurLrie was a member of a dis
tinguished family and was born in Milton.
Pa, over siXtv-three years ago. Graduating
from the medical college Of the University
Of Pennsylvania with high honors, he was
appointed an assistant surgeon in the navy
in August, ISL ard served with credit
throughout the war of the rebellion. having
been attached to several vessels which took
d prominent part in several important en-
to duty at different <.ore stations and vari-
Gus foreign stations. His last sea service
was as fleet surgeon Of the -Asiatic squad
ron, which assignment he filed for three
years. During the past six years he per
formed various important duties in the CITY
OF Washington, his last service as stated
being as a member OF the naval examining
board. His residence on 18th street is one
OF the finest on that beautiful thoroughfare.
Medical Director McMurtrie was a mem
Der Of the Loyal Legion and of the Brother
hood of ST. Andrew. He leaves a widow
and TWO sisters. Funeral Services over the
remains will b held at St. Johns Episc0pal
church Friday afternoon and the rector
Rev Or. Mdckay Smith, will officiate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-22
BURIED AT Mt. OL.NET.
The Remains of Louis de GeOfrOy
Laid neaidc Those of His Wife.

The remains Of the late Mr.. Louis dc
Geofroy VINO died in Cannes. France oe
tCber :. we@e privately Inferred this morn
ing at Mt. Olivet cemetery by those of his
wife formerly Miss Kate s. Riggs. daugh-
ter of the lac George Washington Riggs oi
this city.
Mr.. Louis de Geofroy was charge
d afIaires of France in Washington from
February 1864. to June, 1865. During the
Franco-Frussian war he, with the Comte
de ChaudJr3y. had the management of the
French foreign office at Cours. in 1872 he
married Miss Riggs in Rome. proceeding az
once as minister plenipotentiary TO Pekin,
to which post he had been named previous
to the war with Prussia. In China, where
he remained more than two years he per-
formed diplomatic labors Of high import
aucc. and was, with the ministers Of Rus
Sia. FL gland and the United States, adj
mitted to an audience with the Chinese
emperor. acc .sS to whose presence having
been previously refused to foreign repre-
sentatiVeS. Mr.. de Geofroy was later min
lister of France in Toxic, Japan. coming 10
Washington in 1881, during which year his
wife died III her fathers house. He was Il
member of the commission TO adjust claims
of French citizens against the United
States, returning 10 France in 1888, soon
after retiring from the diplomatic service
and living at his country seat near Deasuig-
nan. in the south of France. occupied in
sha education Of his two sons. Ny. de Geo
troy gained many decorations of honor dur
ing his career. ant was a commander OF
the Legion of Honor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-22
TO PUT 1T IN THE DEED.
Mrs. Smith Wants No Transfer of the
SchIey Home.

From the Baltimore Sun.
Mrs Charlotte Smith of Washington the
originator of the plan to purchase a home
in Washington for Admiral Schley by poDr-
lar subscription, spent yesterday in Balti-
more making arrangements for the organi-
cation Of subcommittee in Baltimore
which shall work in connection with the
central committee in Washington She has
established herself at the Hotel Rennert,
and will divide har time between Washing
ton and Baltimore until the committee has
been organized.
DO you think Admiral Dewey's transfer
of his home is likely to affect the interest
in the undertakings" Mrs Smith was asked
only temporarily, if it affects it at all -
she answered. But the transfer has made
me make up my mind to one thing" she
continued. when | go back to Washing
ton | am going to use my influence with
our executive committee toward having a
protective clause inserted in the deed for
the home to Admiral Schley preventing its
transfer to anybody else during the adj
mtTafs life. At his death ths home should
go to his descendants
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-22
NETERA MARINE DEAD.
James Clegg. Retired First Sergeant.
Expires on the street.

James Ciegg, who was retired as first
sergeant of the United States marine corps
dropped dead on Indiana avenue near 1st
street, about $50 o'clock last night, while
walking along the avenue with woman
friend. The sixth precinct patrol wagon
was summoned and his body was taken to
the Casualty Hospital, as the police want
ed physician to pass upon the question
of his death. Whel the doctors pronounced
life extinct the body was removed TO the
morgue.
The deceased was about sixty-five years
ola and was one of the best known of the
retired marines. Friends Of the dead man
say he one of the finest soldiers ever
in the ervice.7and was always an honora-
bic citizen. During his many years of ser
vice he made three trips around the world
He served on the United States ship PEN
sacola as first sergeant, in charge of the
guard, and later held a similar position on
the United States ship Franklin. He was
in charge of the guard on the Franklin at
the time Boss William Tweed was
brought to this country from Spain About
ten years ago he was retired and has
since resided at the Cumberland House on
Pennsylvania avenue
Undertaken J. VIM. Lee took charge of
the body today and removed it to his I'M
dertaking establishment, from where the
funeral will probably take place. Sergt
Clegg a member of the G. A R. and
it is likely his body will be buried al Ar
lington,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-22
THE NAME ADOPTED.
DESIGNATION of Veterans Agreed Upon
by Governing Council.

The governing council of the Spanish
War Veterans has about completed its la
bcrs. the rough drafts of the constitution
being nearly in shape for use by the body.
The name agreed on is Spanish War Vet
erans" the organization to be non-parttsan
and the discussion of practical politics
barred from all meetings. There is moth
ing in the constitution or bylaws that re-
fers directly to pensions, and the organiza-
ton is merely to bind together those who
took part in the Spanish war. Any one
may become a member who served either
as a soldier or a sailor or in the marine
corps in the Spanish war or the war in the
Philippines. The national council of ad-
ministraUon will consist Of twelve regular
members and three eX-officio. The meet
ing of the national body will be in Septem-
Der.
State meetings will be held in August
and local elections in July of each year
The state council Will consist of seven
members, four regular and three ex-ofticio.
The local bodies will have heads "A cap
tain and two lieutenants. Charters will be
issued by the national council, and the
national organization will be supported by
d per capita tax Of not more than p cents
per year. The state organization will be
maintained by a tax of the same amount.
The membership entrance fee will be 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-22
Few Days. Brew
of Deadly
Uric Acid

In few lays you brew enough uric acid in
your own body to produce death.
Your kidneys your only salvation.
Because when they we'll they filter out this
deadly poison
SO when your kidneys are sick yen can uRder-
stand how quickly your entire body is affected
and how every organ to fail to do it's duty.
They all being slowly poisoned
Uric acid poison irritntcs the nerves and causes
rheumatic pains in joints. muscles and limbs,
headache hackache, stomach ache and liver trou
bic, shortness of breath heart .treuble, dizziness
nervousness irritablity. lassitude, loss of ambi-
tion, weakness and wasting away.
Red brick dust and similar sediments In the
urine are also caused by various salts of uric acid
The cure for these troubles is DR.. Kilmer s
| swamp-Root, the great kidney remedy
1t instantly relieves the .ccngested, overworked
kidneys, and gradually brings them back health.
Healthy kidneys keep down the excess OF uric
| acid, snd you soon feel the hereft in new health
| and strength.
swamp-itoot should at once be taken upon the
least sign of tll-heath 1t will make you well and
| is for sale the world over in bottles Of two sizes
and two prices, ffty-cent and one dollar.
swamp-Root is used in the leading hospitals;
recommended by skilful physicians in their private
practice, and is taken by doctors themselves who
have kidney ailments because they recognize in it
| tie greatest and most successful remedy for Kid
| ney and bladder troubles
10 prove its wonderful efficacy. send your name
and address to DR.. Kilmer s. Co. Binghamton,
\. y, mentioning this paper when you will re
ceive, free of all charge sample bottle Of
Swamp-.ioot and valuable book By mail prepaid.
This book contains many of the thousands upon
thousands of Testimonial letters received from men
! and women cured
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-22
HOMEOPATHIC HOSPITAL
Annual Meeting of the Association Having
It's Affairs in Charge.
Reports of Officers and Aid Societies
Mr. .Tchn JOY Edison Elected
President-Addresse

The annual meeting of the National Ho-
meopathic Hospital Association last even
ing in the main parlor of the Ebbitt House
was regarded by the promoters as the most
satisfactory in the history of the organiza~
ton. The attendance was large and deep
interest was manifested in all that trans
pired. 1t was officially announced that ths
Homeopathic Hospital is at present IN a
most f1ourishing condition, with every pros
pect of increasing its usefulness and sue
cess. Officers were elected to serve during
the ensuing year. annual reports were re-
ceived and addresses were delivered.
The meeting was called 10 order by Mr.,
Ellis S. Hutchinson. the first vice presi-
dent After appropriate opening remarks.
Mr.. Hutchinson stated that the first bust
ness in order would be the reading of re-
ports. These were for the most part in
tabulated form. Dr. Ralph jenkins, prcsi-
dent of the board of trustees, read the re-
port of the board. and Mr. Charles Lyman
that of the treasurer of the aSSOcia ion
The report of the Nordhoff Guild was sub
mitted by its secretary Miss Agnes M Den
nisOn. Mrs. Jessie L. Pope read her report
Mrs. e A Whitaker the report of the
treasurer of the Nordhoff Guild. The work
of the medical staff of the hospital was re-
ported by Dr. Reginald Muuson. a detailed
statement of the work of the Ladies Aid
Society was given by Miss Janette r.
Richards while the report of the treasurer
Of the Aid Society was read by Miss Il
Pratt. Mrs. Drgman read the report of
the house committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-22
Husband Sues for Divorce.

In a petition for divorce filed this after
noon by Hyland c. Kirk, naming Mabel
D. Kirk, respondent. 1t is stated that the
parties were married at Orleans, N. Y.
July 10, 1869, and have six children, three
OF whom are adults. Mr.. Kirk recites that
III 1856 he established a home for his wife
and children at 500 18th street, this city.
ard that the 25th OF June 1856, his wife
deserted him and returned to her home in
New York. He adds that she refuses TO
return to him, although he has put forth
every effort 10 have her DO So
In addition to a divorce Mr.. Kirk asks
lhat ne may have the custody of two Of
the children until such time as their edu-
catcn is completed. Attorneys Leckie and
Fui,on appear for the petitioner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-22
Like Poison
COFFEE ACTS on SOME PEOPLE

Being forced to give up coffee, / did il in a
half hearted way, drinking In the morning,
but became tired of that and longed for the
real Java.
FINALLY l tried Postum Food Coffee and since
that time have drank II to the exclusion Of every
other beverage You can imagine like it,
Last summer | in place where nsthing
but java coffee served on the breakfast fable
and commenced the use OF it.
I'm two three weeks began to suffer from
dizziness and explosive noises in my head.
lone evening after walking about half mile
became dizzy and could hardly get back home
where l fell. exhausted, on the bed. knew what
the trouble was. and insisted upon having Postum
instead Of the old-fashioued coffee and got we'll In
short order.
Il have always thought IL worth while to warn
the cook. wherever l happen be, TO make the
Postum properly. that it, by boiling IT long enough
Please do not print my name"
This lazy lives IN Pasadena Cal. and the name
will be given application to the Postum Co. al
Battle Creek, Mich.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-22
Roy Held for HOusebreakiur

Joseph Calhoun. aged about seventeen
years. was today neld by Judge Scott in
$50 ho"ds for the action of the grand jury
20 answer the charge of housebreakiug in
the night. Calhoun claimed he was made
drunk hy Two men. each aged about forty-
five years. and whom he did not know and
said that while in this condition he was
put over fence in the rear of the barber
shop. No. %2Ji VI street northwest
During the .ight, he said he forced an
entrance into the shop and distracted one
or two razors and pair two of scissors
These lac buried. and when he heard the
police wanted them told the latter where
they could be found. which was done Cal
houn was defended by Mr.. Howell Titus.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-22

James and Blanche Trip, colored, hus-
band and wife, who were recently arreste
in Philadelphia on charge of robbing
Jacob Thomas Of about $50 worth of cloth
ing, 80 and watch in this city two weeks
ago, will be brought here for trial. Detec-
tive Helan. who went to Philadelphia 10
look after the case, had them before United
States Commissioner Craig yesterday on a
charge of grand larceny Most of the prop
crty alleged 10 have been taken from
Thomas mouse in Majors alley was re-
covered.
The defendants were held for the Wash
ingtOn authorities and deputy marshal
Will bring them here later in the week
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-22

~ = ca:--u -nerJIng ii tire ic1iiy- Madison
Chapter, D. A. r. held in the red parlor
OF the Ehbtt House last evening, Mrs. Ira
W. Dennison was elected regent of the
chapter for the ensuing year The other
officers were elected at the recent annual
election Of officers. The choice of new re-
gent was in consequence of the resignat ton
of Mrs. Larner, who was unable to serve
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-22

After an enjoyable rendition of Bonnie
Sweet Bessie" by Mrs. Anna Craig Hills,
DR.. Jenkins and DIR. Kingsman were ap-
pointed a committee to escort the new pre-
siding officer to the chair Before taking
his seat President Edison Nromised To do
all in his power to further the work of
the hospital. He remarked that the re-
ports read eXcelled any he remembered 10
have heard. 1t seemed to President Edison.
he said. that the hospital is enjoying the
most flourshing condition in its history.
The receipts during the year had been
greater than ever before. and for the first
time the institution had not been able to
accommodate all the patients who desired
to be admitted. The Ladies' Aid Society
was congratulated for its efforts In adding
to the success Of the hospital. President
Edison urged that steps be taken at once
in the direction of securing a more modern
and larger building and equipments. He
advanced the suggestion that Congress
might be induced to purchase for the uses
OF the hospital the ground directly south of
that now occupied.
Mr. Herbert W. Lewis, superintendent of
charities Of the District of Columbia. was
present AT the meeting, and was called upon
for remarks. Mr.. Lewis cited the fact that
from $l9,09S.2G received during the year
by the Homeopathic Hospital $500, or
44% per cent, was from the public apprO-
priation, and s1o,59S.26, or 55l2 per cent.
from gifts. contributions and private en-
terprise. This Mr.. Lewis declared to be a
handsome showing in a city where hos
pitfalls range all the way from absolute de-
pendence on public appropriation to entire
independence. Mr.. Lewis spoke of a plan
FOR securing an increase of is per cent ig
me appropriation for the maintenance OF
the homeopathic Hospital, and urged that
steps be taken to secure the erection by the
association of a thoroughly modern insti-
tuition.
Commissioner John B. Wight and Dr.
William R. King also addressed the meet
ing briefly, referring to the success and CT
forts Of the association and the prospects
of q new building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-22

not up for yourselves treasures upon earth"
1 would suggest the admiral have made
no reply at all, but silently put iron blinds
externally to every window, as did Yelling
ton to Apsley House-however, not in time,
for every pane of glass had already been
broken.
But only think, here is hero who has
refused the presidency, the only man since
Washington who could have had the prom
Use of it from practically both parties, and
cannot be allowed the poor little Indulgence
of pleasing himself with his comparatively
poor. little mansion Let Dewey alone A
couple of days after the Olympia arrived
home the writer telegraphed him Just how
it would eventuate, and used a certain good
standard navy expression.
PAYMA:5TER RODNEY, L. S N
NnNHnl her
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For Causing Obstruction.

George Chakalakis, James Tourey and
Peter Pappas were today arraigned before
Judge Kimball on the charge of obstruct-
ing the street. Mr.. Howell Titus, who de-
tended the accused men, made an appeal
for the imposition of the lowest fine and
the court consented to this in two cases
but Tourey, who was yesterday fined 81
was today fined 81. All the fines were paid
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-22

The new Moses Library Reclining Chair
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-22

The most simple, lightest, fastest an
cheapest of motor vehicles Carpentt
Cycle Co., 14th and n. Y. ave-Advt.
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The sun md Nnnr

Today-Sun rises, 6:54 am: sun SETS
! - pm.
Moon rises go pm
TumorrOw-Sun rises G:.,J am
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-22

Today-L.ow tide. -:43 a. m. and 6:O4 DIN.
mig" tide. l:32 m. and II ~ pm
Tomorrow-I1Ow tide. 6:32 m and O.
p m: high tide, l2:IT pm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-22

According to Or. Jenkins. although the
work of the hospital doubled, the death rate
materially decreased during the year From
a total of 1854 patients treated fifteen
died. seven of the latter being newborn
infants. The total receipts during the year
were $19171.2o, private patients contribu-
ting ST119.S0 and the training school net
ting $g63.9O Included in Dr. Jenkins re-
port was an earnest plea for the erection
of new hospital building. with modern
equipment
In his report Mr.. Lyman spoke of lie
fiourishing condition Of the finances. and
stated that all connected with the &ssocia-
ton should be congratulated.
The chief of the medical staff, DR.. Mum
sen. set forth that during the year five
hundred AMI nineteen medical cases were
treated at the hospital 1919 surgical eases
and siXty-seyen ohstctrical cases. The re
ceipts from the Ladies Aid Society were
stated to be $1,32I49. the disburse ments be
ing 81, 1880. leaving balance Of $l3l.I4
The Nordhoff Guild. it was shown. nai
turned over to the hospital, $5I3. The 81.
Felicitas Guild according to its report, had
received S:iG5S7 and diSburSCd $f45.67 dur
ing the year, leaving balance Of $2202o
At the conclusion of the reading of the
reports it was voted To incorporate the
same in the annual report of the board of
trustees
The election of officers was next in order.
and DIR, jenkins as chairman of a nominat-
ing committee, in a happy speech urged
that Mr. John Joy Edison be elected presi-
dent of the association. Mr. Edison was
elected unanimously to the accompaniment
of hearty applause. The following were
then reelected unanimously: Mr.. +. :.
Hutchinson, first vice president; Mrs. y. X.
Quaiffe, second vice president; Mr. S. s.
Shedd, secretary, and Mrs. John b. Wight,
Mr. James C. Hill, Mr. A A. Birney and
DR.. 7. l. Mcdonald, members OF the board
OF trustees, to serve for three years.
resolution of regret was adopted with
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To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
Please grant me space to disclaim any
and all responsibility for the communica-
ton appearing IN your columns of yester-
day anent the Dewey house transfer and
signed by F. W. Collins.
1 am not the author of that article
FRANKLIN w. COLLINS
November ~ 1899.
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Gas lamps all lighted by 30 p M: extin-
guis hing begun at am. The lighting is
begun on" hour before the time named
Arc lamps lighted at sos pm; extIn-
guishcd Al G.15 a m
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Harper's Ferry.
Tide Table.

The Baltimore and Ohio agent at Han
per Ferry reports the Potomac as bein
black aud the Shenandoah clear