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DIED

BAILEY. ON Wednesday morning December 20
1883. nj the rrsdei Of her son in law EYrnaE
X. liorner. g25 Rhode Island avcnu,, northu est
CYNTHIA :, widow Of Thomas b bailey, 81
tn" s"Nenty->iNth year If her age
Funeral Friday, December -. at I'm =.
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lIEADQU AI.TEES MEDAL OF HONOR LEGION
Washington. u. e. Dec. ~ 1875
The companions of the legion requested q
meet al Spears Undertaking establishments $40
81. NV, Thursday the :isi instant. ia:3
O'Clock an. to attend tn funeral 81 cur lat,
c"npani"n. Capt, JAMES !. ClIRIS1lANtN.
The Medal of Iion"r via he worn i provided
for by the constitution II the legion.
By order Of
l.. q. ESTES. T. s. PECK.
Adjutant. ~ Commander
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Time proves all things Il has nrry.d ,h,
Lang care MIN
Keep II always handy-the GROUP CURE
JAfNE'S EEPF9, rrOWAST
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CAUGHT IN THE ACT.
"ohn sessfOrd Discovered Robbing
His Former Employers Store,

Jonn Sessford, a meat cutter was in the
dock of the Police Court today charged
with housebreaking, and pleaded guilty. 1t
was charged that he entered the store of
1homas l. Pryor, corner of 9th and O
streets, with intent to commit a felony.
Sessford was in an extremely nervous con-
dItlon, the result of drinking He was for
merry employed in Mr.. Pryors store. but
left there about ten days ago. On three oc-
casicns since the store has been entered
and robbed. Policeman Green was told Of
what had been done, and he ascertained
that Sessford had been seen at the store
the night ham and the contents of the
cash drawer We're taken.
The officer went to the store last nigb+
ana secreted himself in a box. Mr. Bate
man, manager of the store, was also on
guard. About 11:3o o'clock the window
was raised and Sessford climbed in He is
"a heavy man and the exertion of climbing
almost winded him. After putting and blow
ing a while he walked to the cash drawer
ana when the officer thought he had taken
out some money he left his hiding place
and advanced toward Sessford with his re-
volver in his hand.
For Gods sake don't shoot me-" cried
Sessford recognizing the officer.
He was then escorted to the police sta
ton, where he was locked up.
Judge Scott had Sessford withdraw his
plea of guilty, and he then waived an eX-
animation. The case was sent to the grand
Jury, and bond was fixed at 500.
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GREETING TO NEW PASTOR,
Rev. w. S. Hammond Given a We'll
come to EpvOrth Church.

A reception to the new pastor of Epworth
M. E. Church South, Rev w. S. Ham
mond, was given last evening in the par
Tors of the edifice, corner of 18th and A
streets northeast. A large throng of mem
oers and their friends was present. The
reception was arranged by the third de-
partment of Chapter 1903 of the Epworth
League. The committee in immediate di-
rection was composed of Miss Margaret B.
Waesche, third vice president of the Dis
trict Epworth League, chairman, and the
Misses Bessie Moore, Sadie Trumble. Grace
Conner and Alice Yingling with Messrs
Fred e. Woodward, Fred Murray, Slas
Moore, S. s. Gather and A Vernon Gale
Mr. l.. e. Potter welcomed the new pas
tor Ito the church and to the hearts and
homes of the members and assured Mr.
hammond that he would have the hearty
cooperation of all the worshipers at Ep-
worth. A brief and appropriate response
was made by MIR. Hammond. Those taking
part IN a musical and literary program
were Rev. John o. Knott. former pastor;
D. n: van Pelt, Mrs. j. T. Moffett E. L.
wright Miss Herandeze, Guy Coombs, Van
totter, Mrs. Grace d. Brown and Miss
Ahce 4lngling. Refreshments were served
10 al those present by the young ladies'
members of the church
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CONGREGATIo CONFERENCES.
Close of the Meeting of the New Jer-
Scy Association.

The thirty-first annual meeting of the
Congregational Association, held at the
First Congregational Church, closed last
night. After The Stars report closed yes
terday resolution was presented by Rev.
II. S. Bliss of Upper Montclair n. J., set
ting forth that Ii was the sense of the as
ISOLATION that the independence of the Fill
pinos should be recognized at the earliest
possible moment. 1t was referred to the
committee on resolutions, and the report Of
the latter recommending adverse action was
adopted by a large majority.
A motion made by Rev. DR. NoUrse on be-
half of Rev. DIR. Richie, who was absent,
protesting against the seating of Represent
atiVe Roberts of Utah in the next Congress
was unanimously adopted.
Moderator Wan& maker announced the ap-
pointment of q Sunday school committee,
consisting of Rev. d. z. Marvin, Philaiel-
phia; Rev. c. w. Anderson, Upper Mont
clair, and Rev. Henry Kingsbury, Passaic
\. j.
The evening session was devoted to an
address by Carroll d. Wright United States
labor commissioner, on the labor problem
and the relation of the churches to the la
Dor classes both employed and unemployed.
He regarded the churches rs OF more i'm
portance than the schools in the way of aid
ing in the education which will, he thought
prove to be the solution of the problem, be-
cause they teach the way to live in right
eOuSneSS.
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None Can Excel GUIDES Roses.
Priced as low as 50c doz. 1924 F.-Advi


The w. G. T. L. in Executive Session
The regular monthly meeting of the Dis
tr:ct WOman's Christian Temperance Union
was held at headquarters, 1880 street
northwest, yesterday, Mrs. Clinton Smith
president, in the chair. Mrs Hamilton read
the Scriptures and Mrs. L. M Wells made
the prayer.
Mrs. Smith reported having had 800 copies
OF leafiet printed for distribution en-
bCdying the reply of Senator Hansbrough
to Attorney General Griggs on his decision
on the antt-canteen amendment to the army
bill, which action was indorsed 1t was
voted to reimburse her for printing and
postage.
1t was announced that Mrs Frances J.
Barnes, worlds secretary of the world S
young wOmen's branch of the w. C. T. U,
would address public meeting in Mount
Vernon NJ. E. Church South Wednesday
evening. April 20, at 8 o'clock. under the
auspices of the "Y's' of the District w c.
r. L. Mrs Barnes will be assisted by Miss
Lillian Herr, a national organizer.
Mrs. Cohen, president Chaplin Union, re-
ported that Mrs. NJ. B. Lattick of Brook
Ign, n Y, had made a donation of 800
for the District w. c. T. U. building fund
through Chaplin Union.
Chaplin Union Auxiliary will hold a re-
ception at headquarters Monday evening.
April "A, at o'clock.
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SECONDHAND DEALERS.
Opinion of Attorney for the District
Regarding License Tax.

Messrs. A II. Bell and f. III. Stephens
attorneys for William D. Hadger and
others, dealers in secondhand bicycles and
other goods, recently inquired of the Dis
trict Commissioners what policy will be
pursued by the Commissioners relative to
the enforcement of the law imposing a tax
on dealers in secondhand goods. In test
case taken to the Court of Appeals that
tribunal held that the law applies to nearly
all tradesmen in the District except, per-
haps those who deal in dry goods and pro-
visions, but including, it is believed. dealers
in bicycles. typewriters, billiard and pool
tables and BARRIERS supplies, furniture. and
also applying to wagon builders, opticians,
jewellers, stove dealers and others. The
attorneys explained that previous to the
decision of the Court of Appeals the i'm
preston generally prevailed among the
local merchants that the law in question
applied only to those who dealt exclusively
ard VIGOROUSLY In secondhand goods. They
therefore inquired what policy the District
will now, in view of the decision OF the
appellate court, pursue toward this very
large class of uadesmen who thought
themselves to be exempt from the license
tax.
to their attorney, who has rendered an
opinion to the effect that the dealers men
toned in the inquiry of Messrs. Bell and
Stephens should pay the tax imposed on
NSotSiS III seSoiIo-iidLu SoouS, UtSlIiliIlB
with the current year. Attorney Thomas
informed the Commissioners that what the
attorneys mentioned particularly desire TO
know is whether the Commissioners intend
to exact the payment of the license tax for
previous years. The Court of Appeals hav-
ing held in the test case that a dealer in
secondhand bicycles is liable to pay the
license required of dealers in second hand
goods, 1t results. the attorney holds that
he was liable to pay the license tax for
not having paid it. This opinion of their
altnrnau the
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EXCURSIONS,
security.

River View, Capt E. S. Randalrs pretty
pleasure park on the river near Fort
Washington, will iraugurate its thirteenth
season as the favorite resort for the people
of Washington and its vicinity next Sun
day, and much pleasure is anticipated by
the hundreds of guests who will visit the
resort on that day and enjoy its many at
fractions. Since the close of the last season
the different buildings and the grounds
themselves have been greatly improved
and beautified. The chute lake has; been
made some twenty feet longer 50 as to give
more room for the flying trip of the boa Is
across the water after Shooting the
chute" new trees have been set out and
other improvements have been made that
will add much to the beauty of the resort
River View is now looking its best It's
lawns are covered with a carpet of beauti-
full green, and the trees, just sprinSing with
foliage, give an air of freshness that is de-
lightful. The steamer Pentz has Just come
from under the hands of the painters and
decorators and Is spick and span as if
new from the stocks. She will again this
season be found to be the speedy craft she
has always been The trips next Sunday
will be made at IL am. and 245 pm and
the return trips will be made at l and Z
pm For the convenience of the AIexan-
dria people stops will be made there on the
2:45 pm. trip down and the pm. trip ND
On all the trips of the steamer and on the
River View grounds during the afternoon
the River View orchestra under the leader
ship of Prof. Chris. Arth, jr will render
sacred music, and the water chute and all
the other attractions of the View will be
ready to give pleasure.
The River View management .proposes
during the season of 1899 as in the mast to
keep up the high tone of the resort and to
make it continue to be the leading family
resort for the people of Washington.
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CITY AND DISTRICT,
Funeral of Joseph II, WaIlinr

The funeral of the late Joseph B. Walling
took place this afternoon from the Central
NJ. P, Church, 18th and N streets. and was
attended by large number of friends and
relatives. Mr. WalIing was a well-known
master painter. and had spent his life of
over sixty years in the District. An active
fireman Of the Franklin Fire Company as
early as 1S4S, he was one of those who or
ganized the first Hook and Ladder Com
pany here (the Metropolitan, In 1850, and
was attached to the volunteer department,
which gave way to the paid department i'll
1851. He was one of the first volunteers
III the civil war, member of Captain Nal
leys Company, the Metropolitan Rifles. and
for long series of years a member of
Washington Lodge Of odd Fellows. He
was also member of Stone Post, G. A r.,
of the Oldest Inhabitants; the Association
Of District Of Columbia Volunteers, and the
Veteran Volunteer Firemen's Association,
all OF which attended the funeral, the latter
in uniform.
There We're floral ornaments from the
Veteran Volunteer Firemen and other or
CARNATIONS, and from individual friends
The interment was at Glenwood.
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SUGGESTS SCHOOL SITE.
Committee of Takoma Park Citizens
Calls ON COmmissiOners

The committee on schools of the Takoma
Park Citizens Association, consisting of
Messrs. T. w. Lay, chairman; j. B. Kinnear,
W. &. Plat and ]. H. Clark, called upon the
District Commissioners today to recommend
a site Tor the four-room public school for
which Congress at its recent session ap-
Propriated the sum of $4,000. The mem
bers of the committee stated that in their
opinion the five-acre tract of land offered
by Messrs Thos. J. Fisher G. Co, situated
in the northwestern section of the Park, al
the junction of the Piney Branch and
Blair roads, is the most desirable of the
various sites so far offered. The price
placed on the entire tract is 5000; one-half
for 5000, or, if a smaller portion is de-
sired, cents square foot. The committee
suggested that the Commissioners purchase
one-half of the tract, which would give
the children attending the school ample
play grounds.
The Commissioners promised to give the
recommendation careful consideration
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Accident to a Washington Boy.

Harry Stewart, son of W. b Stewart of
the Post Office Department, this city, en-
ployed at the Edison electric works, Eas-
ton, Pa, was severely burned about the
face and arms Saturday afternoon. He
was making some tests at the Edison sta
ton in the city named, when in some man
ner there was a short circuit formed be-
tween wires carrying 800 volts. Instantly
there was a binding flash on the slate
switchboard, a large hole was made in the
slate, ball of copper two inches thick was
made molten mass, and the lad was
burned by the fierce heat. Fortunately he
did not receive any of the current. He
was promptly cared for, and is reported to
be doing well.
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First of a Series,

The first of a series of interesting enter
tainments to be given by the Adelphians, a
young mems society of McKendree NJ E.
Church. took place last night in that edi-
flee. A musical and literary program was
rendered those taking part being Miss A.
NJ Kimball, Mr.. Noble Hoover, Miss Sallie
Shreve. Mr.. Fred c. OConnell, Miss Ida
O'Neal, the Vanetti Mandolin Club, Mrs.
Branebury, Miss buckingham, Miss Pearl
Houston, Miss Gertrude Houston Miss
Isabel Jordan, Miss 1rrna Reuss Miss Eliz-
abeth Wahly, Mr.. ]. Barton Miller, Miss
Josie Burton. Mr.. George Hunt, Mr.. Irwin
Kirkwood and N. r. Wood The proceeds
of the entertainments viii be given to
church charities.
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'One Swallow Does Not
Make a Spring.

Myrlads of birds announce the
opening OF bright DAYS and bring
promise of renewed health and
strength. They teach us a lesson
to set our human house in order by
thoroughly cleansing our blood,
making it new, pure and bright.
There is only one real specific with
which to accomplish this, and that is
Hoods Sarsaparilla, Americas
Greatest Spring Medicine, which
never disappoints. As a purifier, its
work is thorough, and good health
is sure to follow.
Result of se mes meesi les ieft my
len and painful. while spots came on them /
was permanently cured by taking Hoods Sarsa-
parilla and ] recommend it AMANDA PETER
son, Box 49, Campeilo Mass.
Blood Poisoning suffered nine weary
oning. Grandmother urged me 10 try Hood SaT-
s'Parila ana soon after the sores disappeared and
! was perfectly cured JULIUS II CRAIG N
Park Street. Cleveland. Ohio
Hoods SarsaparisTa
Never pisapPoints. II is Americans Greatest Med
icine. Sold by all druggists Price 81
Hoods Pills liver ills: the non Irritating and
only cathartic To take with Hoods Sar~aaar1ua
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Mrs. Jamissn Suest Of uonor

A reception was given yesterday after
noon by the League of American Pen Wo-
men at its headquarters to Mrs. Mary Tenn
pie Jamison, Mrs.zVirginia King Frye MAX
ing the presentations to the president of the
league and to Mrs. Jamison c'Meg'0 Mrs
Abbie G. Baker and Miss Jennie l., Camp
bell assisted at the refreshments and Mrs.
Cunningham presided at the punch bowl
Miss Farrow rendered. several violin solos
and Mr.. NJ F. o'Denohue recited paul
Reveres Ride the day being the ami
yersary Of the battle of Lexington.
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Entertainment at GurIey Church.

thoroughly enjoyable entertainment
was given at Gurley Memorial Church by
the Young Ladies' Single Blessedness De-
batting Society last evening, the principal
feature of which was a debate on the ques-
ton, "Man--is he Indispensable to our hap
piness?" The debate abounded in clever
hits at the men, which were greeted with
enthusiastic demonstrations. A novel idea
was the transformation by Prof Makeover
with the aid of the remodescope, of various
ladies into the forms of their preference
One wished to be a pianist another a vio-
linist, &c. These were accommodated and
they entertained the audience
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-20
Work of BeneyoIence

The Associated Councils of the Catholic
Benevolent Legion have fixed upon a date
for their annual excursion for the benefit Of
ST. Yireents Orphan Asylum. At meet
Ing OF the councils last evening a communi-
cation was read from Father Gloyd of ST.
Patrick's Church to the treasurer, Mr. T.
A. Duffy, acknowledging receipt Of S3T7 the
proceeds from excursion OF the Associated
Councils to River View, July 20, 1895 for
the same benefit-St. Yincent's Asylum.
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REGISTER LYONS AS HOST,
Dinner Given to CoIored Men of
Prominence.

Judson W. Lyons, the register of the
treasury, gave a dinner yesterday after
neon to number of the most prominent
colored men in the country. The dinner
was at the Delmo-Koonze cafe, 1906 NJ
street, and those present were Bishops b.
W. Arnett, Abraham Grant, w. J. Gaines,
NJ. 3. Salter, w. B. Derrick, ]. A. Handy,
Rev. NJ. NJ. Moore, Mr.. T. Thomas Fortune,
Mr.. H T. johnson, Colonel William a.
PIedger, Rev. c. T. Shaffer secretary of
the church extension work, A NJ L.
Church; Prof. John r. Hawkins, ex-Gov-
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Columbia Chapter of Rose Croix, No. /.
A A. Scottish Rite, last night elected the
following officers: o. H. Briggs, w. NJ:
Thomas Ellis. s. W.; L. T. Farabee, j. w:
A H S. Davis, orator; George Strobel, al
moner; Charles E Crowell, secretary; j.
w. Clarkson, treasurer; w. L. Wlkerson.
NJ. of c.; A. REM, G. of t.; Clarence
Phelps. tiler.
A progressive euchre party will be given
this evening by the ladies' OF the organiza-
ton.
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DIR. RristoI,s Theme.

1t is announced that Rev Frank NJ Bris-
tol, ID, pastor Of Metropolitan NJ E.
Church. will deliver his lecture on brains"
tomorrow evening at the First Congrega-
tional Church for the benefit of the teach
ers relief fund. An added attraction to
the pleasure of the occasion has been pro-
vided by DIR. ]. w. Bischon and Mrs H
Clay Browning. The former will perform
the overture from William Tell while
Mrs. Browning will sing the cavatina from
"Ernani." District Commissioner John w.
Ross will Introduce DR.. Bristol.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-20

The Georgetown University School of
Law Debating Society will next Saturday
evening, April ~. discuss the proposition
That stipulated portion OF the taxes of
the District OF Columbia should be set
aside, to be used at the discretion of the
Commissioners of the District of Column
bIa. for the benefit OF said District" The
affirmative side of this proposition will be
represented by Messrs. Allison Green and
Costlgan. While Messrs. Murchison, Cassin
and Walsh will oppose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-20

The KenIlworth Citizens Association met
Monday evening at the residence Of Mr.
Jos. Voorhees, and adopted resolutions peti-
tioning the District Commissioners for a
new public school building. committee
was appointed to lay the petition before the
Commissioners The extension of the CO.
luInbia Electric railway and street improve
ments were also discussed, and steps were
taken to secure the erection of a church at
kenilworth, the syndicate having agreed to
furnish the site and guarantee $500 for the
building.
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HELD FOR GRAND JURY,
Richard Kaber Must Answer to
Charge of Theft.

Richard NJ. Kaber the young man who
was recently arrested in Alexandria on a
charge of stealing a horse and wagon in
this city, the property of a Steubner, as
heretofore published in The Star, was given
a preliminary examination in the Police
Court today. Judge Scott heard the testi-
mony of several witnesses. Policeman Da-
Wis of Alexandria related the circumstances
of the arrest. kaber told him he had been
given the team to sell.
The case was sent to the grand jury and
kaber committed to Jail in default of 81 900
security
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Reading Matter for Soldier

The Noman's Army and Navy League
announces that ii will be glad to receive
contributions OF books and periodicals for
the soldiers at home and abroad.
IT is anticipated that before leaving town
FOR the summer many housekeepers will
have an accumulation of old magazines and
other reading matter TO dispose Of and If
all such viii notify Mrs. L. A. ChamberIin
l631 18th street northwest. she Will send for
and pack the donations for shipment to the
army.
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Geographic Society Lectures.

The National Geographic Society will hold
their next regular meeting at Columbian
University on Friday, April u, at O'Clock
The lecture for the evening will be by Dr..
Mitchell Carroll of Johns Hopkins Univer-
sity, entitled The Acropors of Athens"
DIR. Carroll has spent many months in
Greece, making personal visits to the most
historic points. and will give the members
OF the society a vivid description of the
AcropOlis His remarks will be illustrated
by lantern slides.
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LOCAL MENTION.
ASSESSMENTS TONIGHT.

lcademy-"BIack Patti Troubadours."
BIjou-VauJeville.
Columhia~The Frawley Company, pre-
sentlng Alabama"
Grand Opera House-High-class vaude-
VILE.
Kernans Lyceum Theater-Phil Sheri-
dams City SPORTS
National Theater-"Her Atonement"
North Capitol and NJ streets-Buffalo Bill
Wild West Show.
Ohio avenue and 18th street-Battle of
Gettysburg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-20

George Jenifer, colored denied to Judge
Scott this morning that he had assault ted
his wife. The latter charged that he had
struck her with a cane.
she had me sent to the insane ASYLUM
once" he said, land 1 wasn't crazy"
He also said his wife had deserted him
and had put their children in an asylum
Judge Scott fined him $40. If he fails to
pay he will spend one month in jail
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-20

ernor p p. S. Pinchback, Prof Jesse Law
SON Mr.. II: p. Cheatham, Mr. John p.
reii, Mr. L. NJ. Hershaw and Mir. w. c.
Chase.
Bishop Grant told OF his trip TO Africa
ana spoke of the field there for missionary
work Bishop Derrick spoke Of the good
influence Mr.. Lyons is eXerting among his
people throughout the United States. and
tfere was a general talk on the subject:
HOW best to cultivate friendly relations
among all classes Of American citizens"
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Inquiry Concerning War veter

Inquiry Concerning War Veteran.
The police authorities received commune
cation from the detective bureau of Chicago
last evening respecting one William Horn
kamp, a German, who has been missing
since June 6, 1894 He was last heard from
at the Freedmen's Hospital, in Washington.
ON that date. He was pensioner of the
civil war, and may be, it Is said, in some
soldiers home or insane asylum
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-20
Annual Choice of Officers.

The Helping Hand Circle. Kings Daugh
tiers, Of Epiphany Church, Miss Kenon
leader, held Its annual election of officers
last night, when the following were elected
for the ensuing year: President Miss
Birche; vice president, Miss McCafferty;
secretary, Miss Wagner; treasurer. Miss
Prender.