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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-18
TRIALS AT FORT MYER.
Disposition of Cases Acted Upon by
COurts-Martia1.

Courts-martial have been busy at Fort
Myer. Va, of late. Among the cases dis
posed of were Private Meredith Thornton
signal corps. sentenced to two months i'm
prisonment and to forfeit $50; Private Leon
ard Westerburg, Sd Cavalry, acquitted
Private B. S. Wetzler, 30 Cavalry, two
months imprisonment and 500 fine; Acting
Hospital Steward o. A. Manseau, hospital
corps forfeit $50 and be reprmanded; Pri-
waite H. A. Brown, Sd Cavalry, two months
Imprisonment and $40 fine; Private John
Arena, Sd Cavalry, four months imprison-
ment and dishonorable discharge; Private
Vernon b. Smith. Sd Cavalry. three months
imprisonment and $50 fine; Private Chas. L.
Cronn, Sd Cavalry, two months imprison-
ment and $50 fine; Private Chas. L. Gates
I'd Cavalry, two months and $50; Private
Hans c. Helmuth, Sd Cavalry. one month
and $40: Corporal ChaS. H. I.ovejoy 18th
Artillery. forfeit 81; Private John Miller
9TH Artillery, two months and $50; Corporal
Conrad Williamson, 18th Artillery, four
months and $40.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-18
FoREFATHERs, DAY BANQUET.
Invitations Sent Out by the Washing
ton Conversational Club.

Invitations Sent Out by the Washfng-
ton CONGREGATIONAL Club.
Invitations for the forefathers' banquet
by the Washington Congregational Club
have been issued for Wednesday evening,
December 20, at o'clock, at the First Con-
gregatfonal Church. After the discussion
OF the menu, which will be preceded by
grace, pronounced by Rev. DR.. s. M. New
man. program will be carried out, con-
sisting Of addresses by Rev. NJ. Ross Fish
burn. president of the club; H Clay Evans,
the commissioner of pensions; ex-President
Merrill E. Gates of Amherst College, JUS
tice David j. Brewer and Mr. Henry Litch-
neld west, president of the Gridiron Club.
Music Will be rendered by the quartet of
the FIRST congregational Church, consist
ing OF Mrs Hattie Meads Smith, Soprano
MISS Edna Scott-Smith, contralto Mr.
douglas Miller, tenor: Mr.. ]. Walter Hum
phrey, basso with Dr. J. w. Bischoff or
ganist.
The officers of the club are: Rev NJ Ross
t1shburn, president; Mr. Justice Brewer,
Rev E. N. Kirby and Rev B. Alfred
DUNN" vice presidents; G. A L. Merrifeld
secretary, and Alfred Wood, treasurer The
reception committee will consist of Prof
u }. Cummings, Walter Allen, DIR. W. w
roster, Dr. P. c. Clafiin, ]. B. Sleman and
j. II. Jennings.
The club will meet in the church parlors
at = o'clock
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-18
LANsBURGH FURNITURE co.
Everything Necessary for Christmas
Presents.

The Lansburgh Furniture Company, 1926
street northwest, will solve that all-inl-
portant riddle these days. What shall I
buy?' In one of the most complete furni-
. ture stocks in the country the firm has all
manner of useful and beautiful presents at
prices astonishingly low. A line of dainty
desks in all kinds of wood make up de-
partment by themselves and few things
make more acceptable presents than a neat
desk for girl or a more pretentious one
for man Lansburgh has all kinds. Then
there are big, comfortable chairs, fully
thousand to select from including full
me or the famous Morris pattern. If you
BUY one OF the latter this week cute min
iature chair for the little one will be given
gratis. The stock so contains an ex-
qulsite line of lamps in richly designed
pedestals Sofas, lounges. children's rock
ers. bookcases. shaving stands and a hum
dred other articles are on hand. The firm
makes speciality of selling credit, and
Will put you in the way of obtaining
handsome present at small outlay. The
famous Dewey puzzle will be given away
gratis this week to every purchaser. 1t Is
an ingenious puzzle and causes great mer-
rlment. Call on Lansburgh before finally de-
Gliding upon a Christmas present. You are
bound to find something suitable and at
prices that Will astonish and please you.
Remember, the number Is 1925 f.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-18

Arrangements are being made to have
the necessary papers drawn up which will
permit the citizens to assume charge of
the frame building on the public school res
ervation. Congress Heights, as granted by
the District Commissioners. The building
was constructed at the close of the civil
war and comprises one story. containing
two good-sized rooms. Here for about thirty
years. several grades being taught in each
room, public classes were held, and there
are many grown people In the neighbor-
hood who attended the school at inrervaIs
~ is the intention of the citizens to turn
the building TO use al night as Place of in
struction for the young people of the vicln-
ny as Wei as for the older residents who
may wish to attend
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-18
PASTOR Mcleod INSTALLED.
Ceremony Yesterday ut the First
Presbyterian Church.

A large audience attended the installation
yesterday of Rev. Donald c. Mcleod as
pastor of the First Presbyterian Church,
AZ street near street northwest. The
sermon was delivered by Rev. DR.. Talmage,
who was formerly the pastor of the church,
and the charge to the pastor was given by
Rev. DIR. Sunderland. also former pastor
of the church. A number of the city pas
tors, designated by the presbytery of Wash
ington, took part in the services, and such
was the interest of the public that the seat
ing accommodation of the auditorium was
insufficient for all who came, and a number
remained standing throughout the services.
After prayer by Rev. DIR. Gordon selection
from the Scriptures was read by Rev. Dr.
Easton. who also led in prayer. The SER
mon stated, was delivered by DR.. Tai
mage, the constitutional questions were
propounded by Rev. DR.. Easton, and the
charge to the pastor by Rev. DIR. Sunder-
land and to the people by Rev. DR.. Alex
ander. The prayer of installation was Of
fered by Rev. DR.. Little, and the benedic-
ton was pronounced by the new pastor. At
the close of the services a large number
stopped to greet the new pastor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-18
Lodge officers Installed.

Eureka Lodge, No. 5, F. A. A. NJ, or
ganized in 1858, at a recent meeting in
stalled the following officers for the en-
suing year: Worshipful master, John P
Turner; senior warden, Ellis w. Brown;
Junior warden, Henry j. Davis; senior dea-
con, John C. Male; Junior deacon. Edward
L. Webster; secretary twenty-fifth term),
Edward A. Watson; treasurer 0wenty-third
term, Lemuel C. Bailey; senior and junior
masters Of ceremonies, James Walker and
L. German Fletcher; chaplain, David 8.
Brandon; marshal, John T. Layton; tyler,
John A. Gibson The installation ceremo-
MES We're impressively performed by Past
Grand Master Roger S. Watts, assisted by
Past Grand Master John w. Mays. Past
Senior and Junior Grand Wardens Richard
l.. Laws and John w. Freeman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-18

Arrangements are in progress for the an
nual reception of the National Colored
Personal Liberty League Club, to be held
Friday, December %, 1899, at its
club rooms, $40 Pennsylvania avenue north
west, from to IL pm.
The committee of arrangements consists
of Charles C. Curtis, chairman; James Ed
wards, r. R. Bowie, ]. B. Edelin,, Alex.
Bryant, VIM. Carter, Mckenzie Scott, Ed
ward Matthews, j. Matthews. Charles YES
sells, w. H. Morgan, Charles Edelin,. Re
ception committee: H. c. Hawkins, Robert
Cook, L. A. Wiles, Henry Rider, james
Simpson, T. Norton, E c. Coates. r. w.
Thompson. Daniel Spriggs, r. Mckay. J.
A Peck, Mack Shear, Charles Brown, o. S.
Shelby.
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LIST OF OLD RESIDENTS.
Work Undertaken by the Columbia
Historical Society.

Anent the forthcoming celebration Of the
centennial anniversary Of the location of
the seat of government in Washington, the
Columbia Historical Society has undertaken
the work of preparing list of the resi-
dents of the District of Columbia whose
ancestors We're living in the District in
the year 1900. 1t is believed the list will
be one of value. The work is in line with
the policy of the Historical Society to per-
petuate incidents, facts and personnel con-
riected with the early days Of the nation 5
capital.
The inquiry is important, and to the end
that its accomplishment may be entirely
satisfactory and complete. the society de-
sires the co-opera ton and assistance of all
the persons referred to. and also those who
may be Interested without being directly
affected. Those whose ancestors We're liv-
ing in Washington the District one hum
dred years ago have been requested to send
in their names as promptly as possible
The secretary of the society is Mrs. Mary
Stevans Beall, 1913 :s2d street northwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-18
NEGATIVE SIDE WINS.
Columbian University Students Debate
the TranaYaRl Problem

Columbian University Students Debate
the Transvaal Problem.
The question affirming that Great Brit
ain is justified in the prosecution of the
present war against the Transvaal republic
was discussed Saturday night in the hall of
the Columbian University by representa-
tives of the Columbian University Schools of
Law. and Diplomacy. The judges, Senators
McComas and Clay and Representative AL
bert j.. Hopkins. rendered a decision In favor
Of the negative. Mr.. Warren Earl Greene
of Rhode Island was awarded first honors
and Mr.. John w. Langley of Kentucky re-
ceived honorable mention. These two are
now eligible as contestants in the inter-
collegiate prize debate.
Mr. Robert S. Hume of Virginia, the vice
president of the debating society, presided,
ana the question was discussed by Mr. Ar
thur K. Swan, District of Columbia; Mr. VIII
nam II. Stovall, Tennessee, and Mr. John
Plnkham Gray of Idaho, affirmative, and
Mr. John w. Langley, Kentucky; Mr.. w.
W. j. Howard. Colorado, and Mr. Warren
Earl Greene, Rhode Island for the mega
tive.
The address of Mr.. Greene was much
appiauded, while the clear and able pre-
sentat1on of the subject by Mr. Langley
was notable feature of the debate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-18
Ordered by Commissioners.

The following orders have been issued by
the District Commissioners:
That sewers be constructed as follows.
chargeable to the appropriation for main
and pipe sewers, 1860: Along the north
side of r street northwest between 18th
and Goth streets, estimated cost 500; also
along the west side of 10Th street north
west between Q and r streets, estimated
cost 5000; along the south side of X
street southwest between Sd and d. streets
estimated cost sl,S22; and that sewer he
constructed along the west side of AZ street
southwest between X and L streets at an
estimated cost of $780, chargeable to the
appropriation for replacing constructed
sewers, 1900
That side basin be constructed at the
northeast corner of 9th and F streets north
east, at an estimated cost of $75, chargeable
to the appropriation for main and pipe sew
ers, 1900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-18

Best remedy for coughs is the simplest
and costs cents at druggists. Deans men,
thols cough drops simply stop the tickle
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-18
COurt-Martial Mt Washington Bar-
racks.

A general court-martial has been APP
pointed to meet at Washington barracks,
District of Columbia, for the trial of such
persons as may be brought before it, The
detail for the court is: Maj. George G.
Greenough, It'll Artillery; Capt William C.
Borden. assistant surgeon; Capt Montgom-
cry NJ. Macomb, It'll Artillery; Capt. John
Elisha s. Benton, 9TH Artillery; First Lieut..
Clint c. Hearn, It'll Artillery: Second Lieut..
Philip r. Ward. It'll Artillery: First Lieut..
Arthur S. Conklin 18th Artillery, judge ad-
VOcate,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-18
ANU SEMENTS.

UNIVERSALIST CHURCH.-There will
be musicale at the Universalist Church to-
morrow night, given by the faculty of the
National Conservatory of Music of this
city. Among the participants In the pro-
gram will be Mr.. Anton Kaspar, violinist;
Mr. Anton GloetZner. pianist; Miss Eliza
BETH Lloyd Fem, soprano; Mr. VIM H
Santelmann leader of the United States
Marine Band, and others The selections
will be such as to show the high artistic
ability of the instructors in this school of
music. and Will undoubtedly be pleasing to
all lovers of good music
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-18

John W. Turner was fined $40 by Judge
kimball Saturday for disorderly conduct ON
a street car Tuesday evening last. Turner
was arrested at the time and the next
morning was sent to the Police Court for
trial. When his name was called, however,
he could not be found. He was rearrested
Friday, and in court Saturday told
Judge kimball that soon after reaching the
cell room he noticed that a door leading up
stairs was open. He took advantage of
this opportunity to pass to the second story
and thence made his way to the street.
This occurred before the arrival of any OF
the court baiiffs, and the court decided
that no blame could be attached to any one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-18
Anniversary Celebration.

Elaborate arrangements are being made
to celebrate the twenty-fifth anniversary of
Rev. John Albert Johnson in the Christian
ministry, by the church membership and
congregation of the Metropolitan A. NJ. E.
Church, of which he is the pastor.
The affair will occur at date not yet
designated in next month. Added interest
to the occasion grows out of the fact that
the bench of bishops of the African NJ. L.
Church will assemble here about the same
time to wind up their quadreunion and to
project work for the coming century.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-18
ABANDONED CHILDREN.


Frederick HUH, living at No. 600 x
street northeast. called on the police Sat
urday night and reported that some one
had left an infant at his house. About 10
O'Clock Saturday morning, he said, a young
woman unknown TO his family called at
the house and asked permission TO leave her
ntant there for short while. The request
was granted and good care was taken OF
the child. The woman failed 20 return.
however, and Mr.. HUH Informed the police
of the affair. 1t is the intention Of men,
bers Of the HUH family TO adopt the in
FAINT
The police OF SOUTH Washington were in
formed Saturday night that an infant had
been abandoned on 9Th street southwest.
The child was left I'm the vestibule at the
house of Mrs. Alice Freeman. No. 12tS 9th
street, where II was found about $50 o. clock
Mrs. Freeman cared for the infant until
yesterday. when the police took It to St.
AIMS Infant Asylum.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-18

AT the last weekly meeting of the Fourth
Immune Camp, Spanish War Veterans, it
was decided to secure Elks Hall, 1906 E
street for permanent headquarters. The
first meeting in this hall will be held next
Thursday. instead of Friday, and, subse-
quently, meetings will be held the second
and fourth Friday of each month.
At the next meeting arrangements will be
made to attend the White House reception
New Year day. The Spanish war veterans
have been assigned place in line, and the
members Of this camp will attend in a
body wearing the uniforms which they
wore in the army.
The first camp fire of the Fourth I'M
mune Camp Will be held early in January,
and all former members of the 4th Inn
munes are expected TO be present.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-18
GENUINE RHODE ISLAND TURKEYS
big Shipment Received at Cottage
Market for Christmas

one of the most satisfactory places in the
city at which to buy substantials and deli
cacles Tor the table is the Cottage Market
slS l4th street. This market caters espe-
claliy to those who are particular about
what they eat and are satisfied with the
pest only. How well the Cottage Market
supplies this demand is shown by the num-
Der of representative and official families
who do all their marketing there. At that
market will be found everything that is
seasonable. 1t is always source of pleas
ure to buy where everything for the table
Is fresh and clean. where the quality is
above question, and where the prices are
reasonable, which accounts in great
measure for the constantly increasing bust
ness enjoyed by the Cottage Market Mr.
Il. L. Watrous, the proprietor announces
tne ARRIVAL of big shipment of genuine
bronze Rhode Island turkeys
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-18
EXQUISITE FURS.
Handsome Creations by the Saks Fur
Company.

The fact that the ladies of Washington
appreciate fine furs and wear them quite
extensively as their sisters in other
cities is shown by the successful business
built up by the Saks Fur Company, corner
18th and G streets. This company handles
furs exclusively. Their stock is a very COM
plete one. embracing all the latest styles in
the popular skins. Besides, buying direct
from the manufacturers, the Saks Fur
Company nave their own force of skilled
workmen who design and make many of
the garments displayed. This saves the
middlemans profit in both instances. which
accounts for the very low prices which pre-
vail at this popular store. Those who are
looking for handsome, stylish collarettes,
capes, jackets, muffs, boas, or other fur
garments for Xmas gifts, will have no
trouble in selecting just what they want
AT that store. Special attention is given to
repairing, altering and remodeing furs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-18
BalIantyne's Busy Bookstore.

There isn't buster place in town than
Ballantyne's big book store at 42S It'll
street. Here are oceans of books, from pic
ture books for tiny tots to novels and his
torical books for older people. Besides
books this firm has beautiful assortment
of Christmas calendars, gifts for Sunday
school classes. fine gift stationery and office
furniture. All books are sold at prices
much below publishers quotations, and all
goods are sold a very reasonable prices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-18
View President Chosen

The board Of directors Of the, Falls
Church and Potomac Railway COMPANY
met Friday at the office of General : 5
Burdett, 92J + street northwest. and elect
ed Major Charles Hine director and presi-
dent to fill the vacancies occasioned by the
death Of his father. the late Major o. E
Hiue- The new president has fully recoy-
cred his health and claims he is now none
the worse for his Cuban campaign.
The officers OF the company are: Major
Chas- Hine. president; General S. S Bur
dett' vice president; DIR. n. F. Graham,
treasurer, and r. s Lacey, secretary,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-18
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Charles Manchester for Mt. Yer
non at 10 am and ~ pm
Steamer Washington for Fortress Mon
roe and Norfolk at $50 pm
Steamer Harry Randall for Nominl,
Chapel Point and river landings at am
Steamer Estelle Randall for Glymont and
intermediate points a $50 a. m
Steamer Sue for Baltimore and lower river
landings at pm
Trains leave 131z street and Pennsylvania
avenue hourly for Arlington from a M to
5 pm. and for Mt. Vernon hourly from
10 a IN. to 3 pm
Cars leave Aqueduct bridge for Arlington
and Fort Nivcr every half hour from a m
to IL y. m. and every hour for Falls Church
from : am. to Il pm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-18
Boys Hin Hurt.

William Clements, fifteen years old, living
at 1874 Florida avenue northeast, was rid
ing horse this morning, when the animal
fell and the youthful rider was thrown to
the ground. The accident happened near
9th and c streets northwest. At the Emer-
gency Hospital the doctors found that the
boys hip had been injured He was not
otherwise hurt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-18
ADJUSTMENTS.

THE NATIONAL CONSERvAT oRY Will. HAVE
their musicale Tuesday eve. Dec. 10. Unversalist
Church. These taking part Mr.. Anton kas-
par, Mr.. W II. SaDteimann. Miss Elizabeth L.
Fem, Mr.. Anton Goetzner, and Others It,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-18
WOMEN AND MOTHERS
BEST APPRECIATE CUTl=
CURA SOAP.

Its remarkable ollient. cleansing and purifying
properties warrant its in the form Of washes
solutions for annoy ing lritations determinations and
chatings, for Lucrative weaknesses. too free
offensive perspiraton, and for many sanative uses
Gentle applications of CUTICURA tointment),
greatest of emollient skin cures. in addition will,
In many instances, prove Of marked benefit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-18

A special holiday discount of 10 per cent
Is being offered upon all Hazelton Vose
and Stodart pianos sold during the present
month at Pfeiffer's piano warerooms, No
929 F street northwest. In addition pur-
chasers are given the privilege of securing
instruments upon easy monthly payments
1t would be advisable for those who are
considering become possessors of superior
pianos to call at the establishment and ex-
anime the excellent stock on hand there
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-18
Divine Healer Schrader
All this week at 9O5 E n.y-Advt
Veteran Dies of Heart Disease

John De Long, a former inmate of the
soldiers Home. was found dead in a chair
Yesterday morning at the home of Samuel
NooAey on DesMoines street. Brightwood
Iafk- lie was seventy-two years old. Some
time ago he left the home and boarded at
the house OF Mr.. Woolley. SATURDAY. night
he returned home after Mr. WooIley7s finn
Iy had retired. Instead of going to his
Own room h. seated himself in the parIor
coroner Carr decided tina, heart disease
had caused his death
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-18
Roof Painting,

I'VE are now closing the busiest and
most successful year of our business ca
reer.' said Mr.. Grafton, the well-known
roofing expert, of 1923 Sth street. Former
ly We had to advertise our famous rubber
roof paint-now it advertises itself-and We
have been rushing to fill the numerous or
ders. our operations cover air kinds IF
roof repairing, guttering and spouting and
We doing something that no other roof
painter has ever done and that is to guar
antee our roof paint and repair all leaks
free for a certain period of years.''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-18

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs
Margaret Eetzel were held this morning at
the family residence. 6l7 10Th street north
west. She was eighty-five years old, and
was the widow oil Capt. A. r. Hetzel, u
S. A.
Mrs. He;zel was one of the organizers of
the Daughters of the American Revolution
and at the time of her death was the first
honorary president. She was the prime
mover in the project of erecting monu-
ment 10 the motheg of Washington
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-18
Bargains ut worch's,

Music lovers may always be assured of
finding good bargains at Worch's, No. 923
street northwest. and as such things are
very acceptable at Christmas, when every
dollar counts. visit there at this time NAV
be advantageous Worch has a Steinway
est musical hits may be found there at
heavily cut prices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-18

fine harness would make a gift that
would be highly appreciated by a horse
man. The firm of s. Bensinger of $40 Louis
lana avenue offers q big line of sample
harness, consigned to them by Perkins,
Campbell & Company of Cincinnati, at
wholesale prices. There is near!y every
style of single and double harness in the
lot, and, having been made for the New
York manufacturers exhibit they are of
extra good quality and finish