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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-13
MOTHERS CONGRESS.
National Council to Meet in This
City Tomorrow.

The National Council of Mothers will
meet at the Baptist Church, 10th and O
streets, tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock.
Many of the delegates are storm-stayed
and the first meeting will be q Chilly"
one, if present conditions continue
a number of mothers who are delegates
to the congress are bringing their children
so a fine kindergarten has been fixed up in
one of the Sabbath school rooms of the
church, where kndergartners of high rep
utation Will care for the little ones free of
charge. This is for the purpose of exem-
plifyng their methods. little lunch of
bread and milk will be served TO these
children. and hot lunch will be served to
the mothers in the basement of the church.
All the meetings are open to the public
The reception at the Cairo Tuesday night
will be given by the national president
Mrs. Birney, i'm honor of the delegates. and
she will be assisted by the officers of the
congress. Some afternoon toward the end
of the week. If the weather conditions per
nit, Mrs. 4. l. Barber will throw open her
beautiful home, Belmont for a tea Mrs
Barber is one of the national vice presI-
dents.
A trip had been planned but, of course
the conditions of the elements renders its
execution problematical. A was to be
chartered ana a party of twenty or more
OF the prominent mothers were to visit
Philadelphia, Boston. New York and per-
haps Pittsburg and Baltimore, where they
were TO investigate the 'suhruerged" life
and look into the charitable Institutions
and make thorough investigation of slum
child life with a view 10 working in !,
more enlightened manner for the better
ment of conditions for both parents and
children.
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DEATH OF A CENTENARIAN.
Mrs. Winifred keIIy's Dead Body
Found in Her Home.

Coroner Carr today investigated the cir
cumstances attending the death of Mrs.
Winifred Kelly, which occurred either Sat-
urday night or yesterday morning, and de-
cided that an inquest was not necessary.
When discovered yesterday afternoon by
Policeman Van Horn the body of the de-
ceased was frozen stiff, but 1t is not thought
she died from the effects of the severe
weather. Mrs. Kelly was almost 100 years
old and for many years had lived In an old
shack at the corner of 4th and P streets
northwest, where, until about six years ago,
she kept couple of cows. The milk from
these she sold, and in this way she support
ed herself. Until the neighborhood of Du-
pont Circle began to grow fashionable, Mrs.
ity, but about thirty or forty years ago she
the remainder of her days.
She was generally known throughout the
section of the city in which she lived and
was accounted to be very eccentric, but her
peculiarities were INDUCED by all who knew
nard Murphy, a grocer, had supplied the
that she did not want for fuel. Day before
usual When, however the messenger went
by him Saturday were untouched, officer
Van Horn, who was notified, then made an
investigation, and found Mrs. Kelly dead,
morgue to await the action of the authors
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-13
SIGHT SINGING CLASSES.
Progress of the Work Under the
Choral Society's Auspices.

The Choral Society's class in sight sing
Ing, under the Damrosch method, has been
so successful that it has been found neces-
sary to divide it into two elementary and
one advanced class. The advanced class
will continue to meet on Monday evenings
just preceding the society's rehearsals, at
Wednesday evenings. The downtown sec
ton will be at I o'clock at Confederate
Veterans Hall, corner 18th and E streets,
and the East Washington section at s
o'clock at Haines' Hail. corner Sth street
and Pennsylvania avenue southeast. The
object of these classes is to spread as wide
ing at sight. The elementary classes are
open to every one, without previous kuoWl-
edge of music, and the charge is 10 cents
lesson.
The society is fortunate to be able to Sc
cure the services for the elementary classes
of Mr.. Joseph Pache, director of the Balti-
more Oratorio Society and of the Church
Choral Union, an experienced instructor
In sight singing and a composer of a high
order. Mr.. Freeman will continue in charge
of the advanced class.
The performance of Verdis requiem will
take place on February %. the Choral So
ciety having the assistance of numerous
members Of leading choirs and of the Dam
rosch Society a lecture by Rev Dr. Car
rigan, vice rector Of the Catholic University
on THE History and Meaning of the Text
of the Requiem" is to be given to members
OF the society before the concert. The third
concert the last of the season. on April
-. Is to be devoted to Wagner and the
society will be assisted by the Boston FEES
tivai Orchestra at the Academy of Music
This Will be the first and only orchestral
concert of this season in Washington.
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MASS MEETING CALLED,
Labor Advocates to Discuss the
EiEht-HOur Bill.

The organized working people of Wash
ington are making extensive preparations
for 4 big mass meeting to be held tomor-
row evening at Confederate Veterans Hail.
corner 18th and E streets northwest. The
object of the meeting is to discuss the
eight-hour bill now before the committee of
education and labor of the Senate, and also
to welcome a large number of delegates
from hundreds of labor organizations
throughout the country, who have come
here to push the bill.
The meeting will be held under the aus
pices of Columbia Lodge, No. ia, Interna-
tional Association of Machinists, with the
cooperation of the Central Labor Union
and the various trades allied herewith
The most prominent speakers expected to
address the audience will be James O Con-
nell, grand master mechanic of the Inter
national Association of Machinists and
Samuel Gompers. president of the American
Federation of Labor. Other eminent ora
tors will also be present.
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MAI. DYE HEARD FROM.
His Son Writes to Mai. Sylvester
From COrea.

Major Sylvester has received a letter from
Mr.. j. Henry Dye, son of Major Dye, the
former superintendent of police in this city,
and who is now prominent official in the
kingdom of Corea, congratulating him on
his appointment to the head of the police
force of the District of Columbia.
Among other things mentioned in the let
ter was that the writer's father, at the
time of the writing, was Ill and had been
Ill for some months. Although he kept on
his feet till some three weeks previously,
he had been feeling 50 bad he could at
tend only to such little business as required
his personal and immediate attention
I'VE are expecting" said Mr.. Dye, Ito
leave Corea for home in short time, but
nothing is yet settled as to the date"
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Miss Sarah a. Lipscomb died yesterday
a. =rJ9 l street in this city. after short
illness. Miss Lipscomb was born in Vir-
ginia in $50 ana was the only living child
Of Rev William Corrie Lipscomb, one Of
the founders Of tile Methodist Protestant
Church. She was educated by Miss Eng
lish at The Georgetown Seminary, and Was
. lady Of rare executive energy.
She was one Of the founders Of the Young
Nomau's Christian Home Of this city. and
greatly interested IN other charitable work
She was a prominent member of the Co
iLm1II Chapter Of the Daughters of the
American Revolution, and was president OF
The southern Relief Society, and attended
is recent annual bail.
The funeral services viii be held at
the Congress Street Methodist Protestant
ChIrch. Ge"rRe town. Of which she was a
member. Tuesday at o'clock. The inter-
Inaut Will be in he faIn.!, lot al OAK nm
cemetery.
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Mrs. L. c. Curry Of No 429 II street north
west has been stricken with paralysis.
This sad occurrence is due to a fall of Mr..
Curry. while being assisted up the stairs by
his wife, his entire weight falling upon her
head and injUring her spine. Mrs. Curry IS
native of Winchester Va. where she has
numerous connections and a host of friends
who VIII he shocked To hear of her mis-
fortune Since residing in Washington she
has made herself beloved through her
many acts Of Kindness ard charity. always
ready To lend a helping hand to those in
sorrow and distress. Mr. and Mrs. Cary
have the sincere and heartfelt sympathy OF
IL- comm unity.
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CITY AND DISTRICT.


M. Samuel \. Campbell. who died sud-
denly yesterday morning at his residence.
III P street northwest, was prominent in
Grand Army circles, holding membership
in Lincoln Post, No. 3, in which body he
was an active worker
Mr.. Campbell was born near Springtown.
Pa. in 1872. At the breaking out of the
late civil war he enlisted in the 10Th Penn
sylyaui1 Volunteers. and after serving
three years Joined the Ith Regiment. United
States Veteran Volunteers. and was honor
ably discharged In 1~titi. Mr.. Campbell was
for number of years in the office of the
late Geo. +. Lemon. The funeral, which
Will take place tomorrow at l o'clock will
be in charge of the Grand Army, and the
in,erHent viii be at Arlington.
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Suit for Damages,

Suit-at-law to recover damages in the
sum of S9,047.S0 was this afternoon filed nv
Lewis S. Wells, through Attorneys Padgett
and Forrest, against Mary C. Davis, execu
trix of the will OF the late Theodore F.
Davis. The suit involves certain contract
said TO have been entered into between the
plaintiff and the deceased, in connection
with the prosecution of claims of the state
of Massachusetts, against the United States
under the act of July % 1861
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-13

Via the only Rail Line Between Washing
ton and Old Point Comfort
Commencing February I3, Pullman Buffet
Iarlor Cars VIII be run through without
change. leaving T. and L. station Has
a m. arriving Newport News GOO I'M: Old
Point Comfort. G%p pm, Norfolk, 7:Oj
] m, daily except sunday. For tickets and
reservations apply Penna. r. K. Office. 18th
ard = SIS For special Information apply
offices q. and -. railway, Jl3 or 1921 Penna.
avenue, WasAiHgtuH.-Advt.
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February IL. 1899.
Office Of the Washington Gas Light Co,

Office OF the Washington Gas Light Co.,
All 10th street northwest.
The Washington Gas Light Company is
doing all in its power to attend to the num-
erOus calls on account of frozen pipes and
st0pPageS in gas service.
Its employees In the Complaints Depart
meut have been on almost continuous serv-
ice fer the past three days and nights
We. therefore. beg the Indulgence of the
public should there he any delay In at
tending to orders. and to assure each and
all that the company will do everything
necessary to relieve the situation as rapidly
as possible William &. Orme, Secretary
A -LNLr :sa.rlnnf
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LOCAL MENTION.
AMUsEMENTs TONIGHT.

Academy-"In Old Kentucky"
Bijou--V audeviIie.
Columbia Theater-ward and vOkes as
''The Governors"
Grand opera House-Refined vaudeville.
Ecrnan's Lyceum Theater - Moulin
Rouge.
Lafayette square-Mr. John Drew in The
Liars"
National Theater-Julia Arthur in "a
Lady Of Quality"
ohio avenue and 18th street-Batue of
Gettysburg.
1872 ISIS New York avenue-The Halls Of
the Ancients.
Willard HaH-Exhibition of Improved
American BiOgraph.
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stephen J. kubeI ana Michael J. Colbert
trustees. under the will Of Ernest Kubel,
Saturday made partition Of the real estate
devised by the will. To Clara kubel is
conveyed part Of original lot u in square
~ improved by house No. 323 LIST street
northeast To Josephine NJ Taylor is trans
ferred part Of the same lot improved by
house No 81 Isl street northeast and
part Of lo- o in square 724. The balance of
the property known No. 325 Ist street
northeast and north half lot ;. square GA,
and part lots Il and IL square "a, be-
come the property Of Ernest kubel.
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FOrfeits Five DoIIar

Margaret Yates. coIored. forfeited s. COL
lateral in the Police Court today on a
charge of disorderly conduct. Policeman
Larrick of the ninth precinct entered the
charge against her. Margaret and a COM
panion participated in a snow baIIinp cor
test a lew days ago The other W9nnoay
paid the penalty last week
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-13

The District Commissioners have ordered
that 80 feet Of Pinch galvanized iron water
pipe DE laid in 18th street extended. north
west, at an estimated cost Of SIS. and that
the time for completion Of contract with
Shcdd Brothers for plumbing In the Cen
traI High Schoo'. is extended to February
10 1S,cl. without penalty.
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DOrOfhen Recker's WILL

By her will, dated the 10Th of January
last.the late Dorothea Becker left her estate
in stipulated portions to Margretta Bell, a
niece; Carl Wiegand, a nephew; Conrad and
August Becker, brothers, and Marie Sur
esch, William Aitheus, Nina Altrater, Will
lam Becker, Henry c. Becker, August
Becker, Annie e. Becker and Emma NJ.
Anaker.
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Southern Railway o,.

Southern Railway trains are running as
usual 10 Florida with through cars. NO de
ieniion or change. On the east coast of
advertisement.
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Hugh Butler Dies I'm D.n,.

Word has been received here OF the death
# Hugh II. Butler, well-known coIored
resident OF this city, at Denver, Col, the
1lth instant. after a short Illness He was
the son OF The late AIph Butler, and a
brother of Ottway Butler of the District
street cleaning department.
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Reception to Senator HawIey Post.
pOned.

The reception to Senator Hawley and
wife, announced for this evening at Confed-
crate Veterans Hall by the North Carolina
Society, has been postponed. The recep-
ton will occur at some future date agree
able to the senator and members of the
society.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-13
AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA
The City Deprived by the Storm of Means
of Transportation.
Additional Cases of Smallpox Re-
ported to the Police Department
-yaccinatiOn Going On.
Evening Star Bureau,
No. 727 King Street,
Bell Telephone No. JOG.
I-II IOIVPITVIIE w. ~
ALEXANDRIA, Va, February IL.

Bell Telephone No 1o6,
ALEXANDRIA, Va, February ID.
A heavy snow storm, which commenced
here Saturday afternoon and continued
steadily through yesterday and this morn
ing. has resulted in almost completely iso-
Iatiny Alexandria from the outside world.
Navigation on the Potomac is suspended
Traffic over the Southern, Pennsylvania
and electric railroads has ceased, and con-
sequently postal communication is cut off
Intelligence has been received that the
Norfolk and Washington steamer from Nor
folk left that city last night, but turned
back on account of the storm. 1t is stated
that no attempt will be made by this line
to send the regular steamer down tonight.
A strenuous effort was made this morning
by the Washington, Alexandria and Mt
Vernon railroad to keep traffic open. A
train was sent up about o'clock and pro-
ceeded a considerable distance, but had to
return. One train, consisting of an engine
and coach. was gotten through to Washing
ton over the Pennsylvania road this morn
ing. Many stores and other business houses
are closed, and little business is being trans
acted. Old inhabitants declare the blizzard
is unprecedented.
Additional Smallpox Cases.
Several additional cases of smallpox have
been reported to the health officials since
Saturday evening. Julian Arnold was dis
covered yesterday at the police station with
an eruption resembling smallpox. DIR.
Smith examined him and pronounced the
case varioloid. The patient had visited his
brother, Robert Arnold. who is janitor of
the Alexandria kindergarten, No. 81 South
Fairfax street. The premises were inme
diately quarantined. Arnold stated that he
had come over from Washington, where he
had been staying at the home of Miss An
lie Herbert. No. 80 18th street northwest.
Other cases were found at No. 515 North
Pitt street, where John Haskins colored, is
the patient and at No AS North Pitt
street. John Ware, colOred. being the victim
The usual quarantine measures were fol-
lowed at these houses.
The squad of policemen detailed to assist
in vaccinating the poor are making good
progress. About 115 were vaccinated Sat
Webster, son of Chief Webster, has been
valescent patients at the smallpox hospital
who will be discharged as soon as they
can be furnished with clothing.
Arranging for Banquet.
Tha Ancient Order Of Hibarnians are max
ing extensive preparations for a grand ban
quet to be held in Lyceum Hall March L.,
in COmmemOratiOn of St. Patrick Rev.
John 2. Chadwick, formerly chaplain of the
Maine. is expected to be present and de-
liver an address. P. T Moran of Washing
ton. national treasurer of the order, will be
present and make an address. Other prom
inent speakers are expected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-13

Campbell F. Gibson was arraigned before
United States Commissioner Mills Saturday
on the charge of having unlawfui!y insert
ed a Key into 8 United States package box
at the corner of 9th and streets Feb
ruary s. The accused was held In $500 bail
for the action Of the grand jury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-13

IS not complete without a bottle OF Black
and Ian--'fho American Porter'-the lat
est product Of the AnheuSer-Busch Brewing
Association. that rivals and excels the best
English Porter, Stout or ali and 'alf-
4 IENrti SetEeIlt.
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Housewarmfng POSTPONED.

The housewarmlng in the new quarters
of the Y. NJ. c. A, which was to have
been held this evening, has been postponed
until Wednesday evening, from 100 to 10
o'clock, the weather permitting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-13

Suit in equity for an injunction was to-
day filed by the Heaton Peninsular Button
Fastener Company against Robert Ber-
berich's Sons. The case involves the al
legged infringement or the patent covering
a button fastening machine. The solicitor
for the complainant is VIM S. Hodges
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-13
Educated His Children,

"The king has been careful about the ed
uoation of his children. His eldest son,
Prince Rabi, graduated at Oxford, taking
first honors. His second son is now at
Harrow, pr paring for oxford. The stand
ing army of Siam amounts to about 10000
men. They are fairly well trained and are
equipped with Mauser rifles"
After spending a few days in Washington
Dr. Hays will go to jefferson, Ohio, where
he will join his wife. They will go to
Charleston, S. c., Nhere Dr. Hays spent
his boyhood They will remain there some
time, returning to this section of the coun-
try during May. DR. Hays has a leave of
absence for two years but will go to Eng
land next fall He expects to visit the
Holy Land before his return to Siam.
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IN THEIR NEW HOME
The 7. NJ. @. A. Now Established in Its New
Building.
Formal Dedication Services Yester-
day Observation-Disclosures
Addresses.

Saturday and yesterday will be red letter
days in the calendar of the Young Men $
Christian Association of this city, as they
were marked by the events which accom-
panied the formal entering upon Its new
home. The purchase of the fine property OF
the Columbia Athletic Club on @ street
between nth and 18th streets northwest
some weeks ago was followed by busy days
of preparation, until at last the building was
ready for Its new uses. Saturday evening
the new quarters was inspected by direc-
tors and few invited friends. Although
the weather was not inviting still num-
Der of ladies were among those who visited
the building. The guests were received by
a reception committee, Of which Frank II.
Evans was chairman. During the evening
music was furnished by the Madrid Mando-
LIN Clnh
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EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Washington for Fortress Monroe
and Norfolk at ESQ pm
Steamer EsteIe Randall for Glymont and
Intermediate points at : m.
Trains leave 13lz street and Pennsylvania
avenue hourly for Arlington from am. to
S pm.
Trains leave 49, street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Mount Vernon hourly from 10
m TO 3 pm.
Cars leave Aqucduct bridge for Arlington
and Fort Myer every half hour from $50
q m. to 3 pm.
Cars leave Aqueduct bridge every hour
for Fails Church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-13

~ ne thlr1 annual banquet OF the Gouzaga
College Alumni, which was to have been
held tonight, has been postponed until after
Easter.
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Formal Dedication

Yesterday afternoon the comfortable par
lors were occupied by an audience that had
assembled to witness the formal dedica-
ton of the building. The singing was con-
Quoted by Charles s. Clark, and then the
president of the association, Mr.. 5. w.
Woodward, made a brief speech, referring
to the bright prospects of the association
The Scripture lesson was read by Kew.
Frederick Schaefer, assistant at the New
York Avenue Presbyterian Church. After
prayer by Judge Stanton j. Peelle, an ad-
dress was delivered by Rev, Samuel II.
Greene, pastor of the Calvary Baptist
Church, whose subject was: This Building
An Answer to Prayer" He spoke of the
past with its vicissitudes, and said that this
building will stand as memorial to the
Lcrd, and that it came as answer to
prayer. Addresses were made as follows:
Rev 9. Alvin Smith Of Peck Memorial
Chapel. Prayers That VIII BE Answered.
Rev B. Alfred Duncan, assistant at the
First Congregational Church, What the
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WASHINGTON DRESSED BEEF.
Spring Lamb. New York Roast Beef, Del
monico Steak, go to John r. Kelly. West
End Mkt, I'D & z. Corned Beef speciality.
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Housewarmiug Postponed.

The chairman of the committee on re-
igious work made the closing address A
house warming and reception which WIS
TO nave been given this evening from 4 80
70 lo:3o, has been postponed until Wednes-
uay evening, when 1t viii then take place,
the weather permitting
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KENNY'S

FINE DRY ROASTED COFFEES
HAVE NO EQUAL.
PURE SUGARS SOLD AT COST.
c. d. KENNY'S S CITY STORES.
Valentines Of all kinds. ]. Jay Gould.
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More Holiday Lamps at bargain prices.
GIG 18th. c. A Muldimau & Co. 1904 G.
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VALENTINE clearance sale Don't miss
the bargains McPHEE'S, 221 Pa. ave. Sc.
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Prominent woman Passes awav

Valentines Of all kinds. J. Jay Could
Advertise neut.
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Building VIII Mean to Christians" and
Rev. DR.. c, W. Alexander. pastor OF the
west Street Presbyterian Church, What
Christians"