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Evening star., 1899-03-30
Major PolIard's War Record.

The late James NJ. Pollard, formerly
major and inspector general of rifle prac-
tlce OF the District of Columbia militia, who
died last Sunday, was a member OF En-
campment No. %, Union Veteran Legion
and the records of the organization show
that he possessed most commendable war
record. The deceased was born in Albany
N Y, and entered the Union service in
September, l,61, as private in Company G
9TH New York Cavalry. After service of
-FOUR years ana hve months, he was dis
charged in November 1860 as sergeant of
the same company and regiment, on ac-
count of wounds.
Major Pollard was wounded by a pistol
bail IN the left leg below the knee while on
picket duty in Virginia, in July, 1867 and
again In 1860, during Earlys raid. when he
received a gunshot wound in the left shouI
3er- lie was transferred to the Veteran
reserve corps during the autumn of 1861
Evening star., 1899-03-30
The CrucifxiOn,

The Crucifixion, by Sir John Stainer, was
sung last night at st. Johns Church by a
choir consisting of boys and adults of both
sexes, accompanied by the organ and a
string quartet, composed of Mr.. Herman
Rakemann. first violin; Mr.. Taylor Branson,
second violin; Mr.. Henry Donch, viola, and
MIR. Ernest Lent, violonceilo. The service
was led by Mr.. H. II. Freeman, the organ
ist and choirmaster, and Rev. DR.. Mackay
Smith, the pastor of the church, officiated,
assisted by Rev. F. H. Bigelow and Rev
E. NJ. Paddock.
Both words and music were sweet and ap-
propriate to the occasion. The chorus sang
agreeably and tremendously and its per-
fOrmance was admirably accentuated by
the soloists, Mr.. Melville D. Hensey, tenor
and Messrs. Chas. +. Roberts and Nathaniel
Il. Fugitt, basses.
The church was thronged by fashiona-
BILE audience, while many others were una
BILE TO gain admittance.
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Grand Council Chooses officers.

; The fifth annual session of the Grand
Council of the Royal Arcanum for the Dis
trict of Columbia was held at Scottish Rite
sanctuary, on G street near 10th street,
Monday and Tuesday, March q and 2S.
The following officers were elected to serve
during the ensuing year: Claude r. Zap
pone. past grand regent; grand regent, W.
W Chase; vice grand regent, T. j. Lander
Rren; grand orator, W. H Brigham; grand
secretary, Benz. White; grand treasurer. c.
L Heilbrun; grand chaplain, DIR. Thomas
Calver: grand guide, +. K. Whitney; grand
warden, a. Rosenthal; grand sentry. H. B.
Brown grand trustee. ]. r. Gisburne: su-
pFeme representative, c. r. Zappone; alter
hate. T. NJ Hays.
The officers were duly installed by Deputy
Supreme Regent Robert Van Sands of Chi
Saso, who delivered an eloquent and stir
ring address to the Grand Council after the
INSTALLATION ceremonies We're concluded
The Supreme Council of the order will
meet in this city the 17th Of next MAY.
Evening star., 1899-03-30
Columbia Historical Society.

Two papers of great interest will be pre-
sented at the meeting of the Columbia His
tCrical Society, which Will be held Monday
evening next, at s o'clock, in the banquet
hall of the S1oreham Hotel. Some account
will be given of the board of public works,
which was the important feature of the
territorial form of government of the Dis
trict. The author Of the paper, DIR. Frank
lin T. Howe. was the chief clerk of the
board, and is we'll qualified to speak of its
work
The various homes of the local govern
ment, from the beginning of the municipal
life in this city to the present time, Will
be described by DIR. William Tindan. the
secretary OF the board of District Com
m;ssioners. who has been for many years
identified with official affairs locally. Mr..
Tindall will be able to throw considerable
light on many obscure as well as interest
ing incidents in local municipal history.
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PEACE JUBILEE PYROTECHN1Cs.
Fireworks Committee Considerine
Plans and Propositions.


The committee on advertising of the
peace jubilee is holding a meeting at head
quarters this afternoon, and considering
various propositions to bring the attrac-
tions to be produced during the celebration
to the favorable attention of the country at
large. The efforts already exerted in this
direction have proven very gratifying, and
extra endeavors will be made to give the
jubilee the widest publicity possible.
The committee on decorations will meet
tonight, and the committee on fireworks
will also continue to consider the plans pro-
posed at last nights meeting. At the lat
ter 1t was decided to have the fireworks
dlsplay in the monument grounds, 1t hav-
ing been learned from Col. Bingham that
none OF the other parks or reservations
could be secured for the purpose. A prop
osition was received from the Pain Fire
works Company to present full display
for the three days, and it was decided to
send for a representative of the firm to
come at once to this city and confer with
the committee on the subject. This confer
ence will probably occur at the meeting to-
night.
Evening star., 1899-03-30
O'Mara's Criminal Record

Major Sylvester today received a letter
from the chief of police of Chicago, stating
that Rody O'Mara, who was recently sem
fenced to five years in the Moundsville, w.
Va, penitentiary for housebreaking and
robbery in this city. has criminal record
there. OMara claimed that the Washing
that the major of police received TODAY
was that the convict was arrested in Chi
cago January @, 1891. on the charge of lar
ceny and sent to the Joliet penitentiary
Tor four years April 2. 1895, he was again
arrested in Chicago. and June 5 of the same
year sent back to the Illinois state prison for
two years for burglary.
Evening star., 1899-03-30
Coisred Soldier. Experience.

Macon Russell. colored who has served
number of years in the army, came to
this city short time ago, and last night
went out with a friend named Nelson to
see the sights. as he intended to leave the
city today. The men started out as one of
them said. to do the town." Nettie Mos
by was with the soldier, and on his COM
plaint Policeman Mellen arrested her on a
charge of theft. Russell alleged that he
was relieved of s14, and threatened to shoot
the woman.
While the policeman was investigating
the case the amount OF money involved was
produced from beneath the carpet Judge
scott heard the case today and fined Nettie
$40, with thirty days as the eouiyalent
Evening star., 1899-03-30
DIR. Hradburn's Burial

Funeral services over the remains of the
late Rev. John d. Bradburn were held yes
terday afternoon at his late residence. s27
h street southeast. Rev. Mr.. Godfrey of
the h Street Methodist Mission, near 18th
street southeast, officiated. and members of
the Masonic order had charge of the rites
AT the grave during the interment
Dr. Bradburn was born in this city nearly
seventy-eight years ago. and had lived here
the greater part of his life. Until three
years ago he conducted services at the Lit
tie Falls Church and also officiated at the
x Street Mission, near 18th street southeast
Mr.. Bradburn was for many years an en-
ploye at the Washington navy yard.
Evening star., 1899-03-30

When she appeared in court she was still
suffering from the effects of liquor.
How long have you been living in the
disreputable part of the cityT'
Three months"
Where are you from?"
1--WE lived here all my nfe."
Judge Kimbal fined her $40, and she will
go to the farm for three months in default
OF payment.
1.-THE officer speaks not the TRUTH was
what Daniel Cronin told the Judge. Daniel
was charged with vagrancy. His home is
in Rhode Island, but he left there a year
ago.
I've never tramped more than a week at
any one time" he said.
He was released on his personal bonds to
leave the city.
Evening star., 1899-03-30

In the suit at law TO recover damages in
The sum Of $1,000 Instituted by Leslie l..
carton against William W. White, based
IN alleged malicious prosecution and SLAM
der, jury in Circuit Court. No. /, late
yesterday afternoon, returned q verdict
awarding the plaintiff damages in the sum
OF one cent. Attorney o. B. HaIIaIn ap-
peaTed for the plaintiff Messrs S. D. Tr-uitt
ard Warder Voorhees, representing the de-
PENDANT.
The suit grew out of an alleged indebted
ness Of White to Barton for room rent
Barton retained Whites trunk. n was
stated, and the latter took steps to prose-
cute rhe former for grand larceny. The
charge was dismissed in the Police Court
Tnen. II Is alleged. White made statements
calculated to inture Barton
Evening star., 1899-03-30
CITY AND DISTRICT.


The National Geographic Society will hold
the next of it's popular meetings tomorrow
ct Congressional Church, at o'clock pm.
Fhe subject of the lecture for the evening
is China, the Flowery Kingdom: The
Country and Its People and 1t will be de-
Bvered by Commander Harrie Webster of
the United States navy.
This lecture will strive to convey a new
idea of the fowery kingdom The manners
and customs of this singular people will be
pictured and the methods of living, dying.
marrying and the peculiar punishments will
form a portion Of the subject
Commander Websters lecture will be
illustrated by not less than seventy-five
lantern slides. mostly colored to nature,
made from photographs taken by the lee
turer during cruise on the AsiaUc station
In the years 1S94-'97.
Evening star., 1899-03-30
Columbian Fraternity.

= lodge OF the Columbian Fraternity was
instituted in Baltimore, Md, Tuesday even
,ing by the supreme president, Herman
assisted by Supreme Secretary
n. c. ScofT and Dr. H. R. Street. medical
Mr.. E Ottenheimer the
organizer OF the lodge, entertained the su-
preme officers.
Evening star., 1899-03-30
Death of w. R. Nockridre

Mr Walter r. Mockridge, a clerk In the
index bureau of the State Department, died
a. the Emergency Hospital yesterday of
acute stomach troubles, which had con-
lined him to his bed since Friday last. He
was a resident of Newark, n. j.. and his
remains will probably be taken TO that
city for interment.
Evening star., 1899-03-30
Escapes With sItpbt Iniur,e.

While attempting to cross Pennsylvania
avenue at 9th street northwest on his BIZ
cycle Immediately in front of moving elec-
tr1c car last evening Mr.. L. S. Connolly,
ticket agent Of the Seaboard Air Line was
struck by the car and thrown to the ground,
but fortunately escaped with very slight
injuries.
Evening star., 1899-03-30
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Charles Manchester for Mount
Vernon and Marshall Hall at 10 am. and
i:45 p m
Steamer Newport News for Fortress Mon
roe and Norfolk at $50 pm.
Steamer Estelle Randall for Glymont and
intermediate points at $50 am.
Trains leave 1312 street and Pennsylvania
avenue hourly for Arlington from am. to
8 pm.
Trains leave 1872 street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Mount Vernon hourly from IL
am to pm.
Cars leave Aqueduct bridge for Arlington
and Fort Myer every half hour from am.
TO pm
Cars leave Aqueduct bridge every hour
for Falls Church.
Evening star., 1899-03-30
Meeting of Statistical Assoc,..,o,

At a meeting of the American Statistical
Association this evening in the assembly
hall of the Cosmos Club there will be COM
municat;ons by Prof. H. T. Newcomb on
the Recent Report of the Statistician 10
the Interstate Commerce Commission and
by Prof. Henry Gannett on 1.-The Work of
the Geological Survey in Collecting Statis-
tics of Standing Timber
Evening star., 1899-03-30
The Dewey Plant mt smnlr.

Judging from the crowds the Easter fiow
er display at J. Fl. Small's Sons. I4th and {,
streets. is one of the most popular attrac-
uons In Washington Much admiration is
Inspired by the new Dewey plant a unique
ard beautiful growth from the Philippines.
whose long, dropping red blossoms make
most effective decorative features for the
parlor or the dining room.
Evening star., 1899-03-30
Poetry OF the Wis. ,,.

The last of the series of lectures IN the
poetry of Israel was delivered nv prof
+. b. Pollard at Columbian University yes-
terday afternoon. The poetry of the wise
men, especially Ecclesiastes and Proverbs.
formed the subject. - Vs.
Evening star., 1899-03-30
Gaming Evanfs-

Suitable wedding or Easter gifts can be
found in excellent variety at Karr's, 945
Pa ave. They show choice examples of all
the newest designs in gold jewelry, silver
ware and fine art gOods.-Advt.
Evening star., 1899-03-30
The Motto

cNOt How Cheap, but How Good" has al
ways governed the business methods of Mr..
tAdolDhus Busch, the principal stockholder
.Of the Grand Pacific Hotel, Chicago-where
sthis motto will be exemplified to the fullest
OK tent --Ahvt
Evening star., 1899-03-30
HuyIer's for Enster

Large variety Of Fancy Boxes and Bas-
kets- Suitable for presents. Cor. and
i2th streets. Candies sent everywhere by
nail or eXpress.-Adyt.
Evening star., 1899-03-30
S1.25 to Baltimore and Return

via b. & o. Saturday and Sunday AnriI
ana :. good for return until following Mon
day Coed on all trains except Royal Limited
Advertisement 'o'
Evening star., 1899-03-30
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUsEMENTs TONIGHT.

Academy-"The White Heather
Bijou-Vaudeville.
Columbia-Lecture by Burton Holmes on
eFez. the Metropolis of the Moors.'
Grand Opera House-Refned vaudeville.
Kernan's Lyceum Theater-"R Rentz-Sant-
ley"
National Theater-"The Bride Elect"
Ohio avenue and 18th street-Battle of
Gettysburg.
Evening star., 1899-03-30
Headaches Cured in a Jiny

by BromC-pepsin-nOte the word pepsin.
Best yet: it cures perma nentiy. Better keep
a supp.y on hand. AT all druggists. Prices,
10c. 10 J0c.-Advt.
Evening star., 1899-03-30
OUTDOOR LIFE and sco,t,,

OUTDOOR LIFE and scott's
emulsion Of Cod-liver OIL vita
Hypophosphites have cured
thousands of cases of con-
sumption In the early stages.
When a case IL so far ad-
vanced that a cure cannot be
made, even then SCOTS
EMULSION checks the rapid
ity Of the disease, relieves
the pains In the chest, re-
duces the night sweats and
Isler. 10
Evening star., 1899-03-30
Easter Plants

Before buying visit our conservatory.
Compare prices and quality J. J,ouis
Loose, 102S Connecticut avenue.-Advr.
Evening star., 1899-03-30

WHEN THE SOLDIERS COME HOME
from foreign shores about the first thing
they ask for is a cold bottle of Pabst ia
NOUS Milwaukee Berthe finest in the
world Write or phone for case
Evening star., 1899-03-30

ORDER "CROSS BUNS TONIGHT
for GOOD FRIDAY. Well deliver them,
fresh from the ovens, in time for breakfast
tomorrow. Prepared in most inviting style
isC. dOz- Write or phone 2S5. kRAFFT'S
BAKERY. 18th st. & Pa ave.
Evening star., 1899-03-30

Money to lend at Az, 5 and per cent ON
real estate Fraak T. Rawlings 1905 Pa.ave.
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1899-03-30
SmaII'. Euster FIower..

j. III. Small Sons, florists, 18th and G.
SITS. Washington, and 1853 Broadway, N. Y.
advertisement.
Evening star., 1899-03-30
Red Star Line.
NEW YoRK-ANTwERP-PARl

fOLkIA-AN ENF-FABIS.
Every Wednesday at IL noon.
Friesiand Apr. Westernland Abr 10
Southwark. Apr. - Kensington. Apr 2e
.Ihese steamers carry only second and thrd-ciass
passengers at low rates
INTERNATIONAL NAVIGATION COMPANY
Piers a. and y, N: 3. Once, Q Bowling Green.
WASHiNGTON OFFICE. 1906 ST. NV, or
Geo. w. Aoss. Agent. s2I Penna. ave. SET
Evening star., 1899-03-30

Kenny's beautiful Easter pictures given
away Saturday, April L. C. d. Kenny. teas,
coffees and sugars. Eight city stores.
Evening star., 1899-03-30
x1.2s To Baltimore and Return s1.2s

Via Pennsylvania Railroad.
Tickets sale Saturday and Sunday
April l and 2, good to return until Monday
April 3. All trains except Congressional
Limited-Advt.
Evening star., 1899-03-30
OCEAN TRAVEL.
FRENCH LINE.

Compagnie Generate Transatlantique
DIRECT LINE To HAyRE - PARIS (FRANCE).
Sailing every Saturday at 10 AN.
From Pier ~. North river. foot Of Morton street
La Nermande. April La Touraine. -. April "a
La Champagne. April 8 La Gascogne. . April ~
La Bretagne. April La Normandie MAY 8
, First class passage TO Havre. s55 and upward.
G. W. MOSS 921 Pennsylvania ave-
BELL & CO., l40e G ST. mhIs-tf
Evening star., 1899-03-30
Johnston's Easter prices, page 10.

Upright pianos for rent, 81 month. Brad
bury's, 1225 Pa. ave.
Evening star., 1899-03-30
"Example is Better
Than Precept." ("

1t is not what we say, but what
Hoods Sarsaparilla does, that tells
the story. Thousands of testimonials
are examples OF what Hoods has
done for others, and will do for YOU,
Scrof,,Ia Running scrofula sores made me
Stunned by neighbors. Medical
treatment failed. A relative urged me TO try
HOODS Sarsaparilla. Did so and in few months
the sores completely healed" Mrs. ]. NJ. HATCH,
Etna. y. II.
lnfiammatory Rheumatism Two Two at;
the grip left me with inhammstory rheumatism.
Am ~ years old, but Hoods Sarsaparilla cured me
and can climb stairs and walk anywhere" J.
LoVELAND. S73 Fargo ave-, Buffalo, " Y
DycDanc;, II know a positive relief for
bSspepsld-d dyspepsia and that is HOOD.
Sarsaparilia 1t cured My neuralgia also
stopped W. B. BALDWIN, l64 Oak street.
BiBghamton New York
Hoods Sarsaparilla
Evening star., 1899-03-30
CITY ITEMS.
Johnston's Easter pFicez, page 10.
Boon to DvsueDti.

Boon to DYsneptics,
WHOLE WHEAT bread baked by the
Boston Baking Co. Are you eating their
"Grandma's" and Odd Homestead" bread !?
This weeks display, sRichard H Gaskins,
18th and o. Your grocer sells it," mi12S-tf
Easter baskets, paper lilies, etc Gould's.
mh26-6ts
Evening star., 1899-03-30
Verdict for a Cent.

n.
Growing plants and cut flowers 1924 F.
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1899-03-30

EXCURSIONS TO EUROPE
Leave April l, y; May 8, 20, 27: June TO- "a;
July 1, s. Special features. Membership limited
mh14-1m i. c. CLARK III Broadway New York
Evening star., 1899-03-30
Hoods Sarsaparilla

Hoods Pills cure liver ills; the non-irritatlnc and
only cathartic to take with Hoods sarsaparIiia
Evening star., 1899-03-30

MISS PITTS CONCLUDING LECTURE.
Miss Pitts concluding lecture for the
present season was given yesterday after
noon, with it's usual excellent attendance.
Since the time of DR.. John Lord there has
been no strong attempt to popularize the
subject OF history To more than one of
her auditors it has doubtless occurred that
for English history Miss Pitts is doing
what DR.. Lord accomplished for general
history. To this broader sphere her years
of preparation and her never to be forgot
ten work in the Central High School of
this city are but fitting Introduction.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-09-15
A Night Of Terror.

lawful anxiety was felt for tho
widow Of the brave General Burnham
Of Machias, Me-, when the doctors
said she could not live till morning.
writes Mrs. S. H. Lincoln, who at
tended her that fearful night. "All
thought she must soon die from pneu-
.monia, but she. begged for DR.. Kings
New Discovery, saying that it had
more than once saved her life, aud
had cured her OF consumption. After
three small doses she slept easily all
night, and its further use completely
cured her" This marvellous medicine
Is guaranteed to cure all throat, chest
and lung diseases. Only SOC and 81 90.
Trial bottles free at A. w. Foreman's
and Peoples drug stores.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-09-15
Had to Shut Down.

]. W. McLoud, the timber agent,
went west today. He has been com
PEELED to cease operations by the ac-
tion OF the U. S. authorities but hopes
to have the ruling changed. Much Of
his business was getting Out gun
stocks for the war department. In
spector Wright's absence has prevent
ed conference, which has been par
TALLY arranged.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-09-15
Big Cabin Notes.

Zekc Fields is trying to sell all OF
his mules.
Singing every Wednesday night at
this place.
Clay Keikley has finished plowing
for wheat.
John Buffers COW was killed Sunday
night by the flyer
JIM, Parks has lost three head OF
cattle recently with the fever.
Most of the people are baling their
second crop OF grass, which is selling
at IS a ton.
Rev. ]. A. Lanning, OF this place, is
just getting over sick spell at Fair
land, where he has been preaching.
A literary society was organized
Wednesday night with the following
corps OF oflicers: John Butler, pres
ident; w. e. Bell, Vice president;
Harvey Cecil, secretary; Miss Kittie
Dixon, assistant secretary; Mrs. Ella
Bell, treasurer; Miss Bell McRoberts,
Miss Dixon and Mrs. Bell, executive
committe; VIII Mopins, sergeant at
arms.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-09-15
He Wont Play Soon

Catcher Warner, who had his hand
injured In the last game with Tulsa,
went to Kansas City last night,
Warner is on the blues extra list
and has been muchsin demand by
chat team lately, they having adver-
tised for him in the daily papers Of
Kansas City for week past. How
ever, the injuries sustained while
playing with Vinita will keep him
of the diamond for a week or two.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-09-15
A Frlehtfui BIuuder

Will often cause a horrible burn,
scald, cut or bruise. Bucklen's Ar.
MICA Salve, the best in the world, will
kill the pain and promptly heal il.
Cures old sores, fever sores, ulcers,
boIls, felons, corns, all skin eruptions.
Best pile cure on earth. Only 25c a
box Cure guaranteed. Sold by A. w.
Foreman's and Peoples drug stores.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-09-15

Siamese women intrust their chil-
dren to the care Of elephants, and It
Is said that the trust Is never betray-
ed. The babies play about the huge
feet Of the sIephants. VINO are ever
careful never to hurt the little crea-
lures And II danger threatens. the
sagacious animal win curl the child
gently up IN his trunk and swing II up
out OF harms way upon his broad
back.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-09-15
OFFICIALS RETURN.
The Indian Inspector and Creek Rev
enue Inspector.

J. George Wright, Indian in
spector, and Guy v.Cobb, revenue
inspector for the Creek nation,
went south this morning. Mr..
Wright was returning from Chi
cago where he went to attend the
funeral of his mother some ten
days or two weeks ago. The gem
tleman has two sisters who are at
present in Europe. Mr.. Cobb had
been up in Wisconsin, his home,
on visit.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-09-15
known Him since Childhood.

DR.. w. N. Graham, business mana
ger OF the SedaIia Democrat, came in
on the Frisco this morningand went
north on the flyer. In company with
A. Z. Churchill the doctor called at
this Office and we have il from him
that when baby Ludn cried SO loud
that he once broke npa Baptist camp
meeting. This explains what has
heretofore been something OF mys-
terry. s a;s
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-09-15
Going to Bristoe

J. A. Paul has a half interest In a
store at Bristoe and we regret to
say will move out there next Thurs
day, with his wife. Mr.. Paul's reason
for making this change Is that he is
tired Of the life OF a drummer.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-09-15

Bert Walker has new railroad Of
flce typewriter which is a wonder in a
mechanical way. He expects to ex-
change 1t for an upper and lower
case" machine, this one having cap
itals only. Ratcliff's are about to
buy new commercial machine for
use In the office.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-09-15
The Wisest Course.

Judge Clark says he was confronted
with the alternative OF rebuilding his
home Or getting another wife. Hav-
ing had 80 years acquaintance with
his present one he thought best to re-
build the house.