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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-15
AMusEMEsTs.

"THE RIvALs:n-"The. RiYals' win be
presented at the New National Theater to-
morrow evening by cast made UP of tall
ented pupils from the different high schools
Of the District. The performance is given
for the benefit Of the encampment fund
of the provisional regiment of High School
Cadets, who propose setting up field mill
tary establishment at Virginia Beach during
this summer. The sale of tickets has been
gratifying, while the high character of the
rehearsals of the last few days insure a
performance Of rare merit. The cast In
cludes the following well-known amateurs:
Sir Anthony Absolute, William Hutchinson;
Captain Absolute, Douglas M. Wright, East
ern; Bob Acres, Wallace A. WOrsley; Sir
Lucius O'Trigger, Ernest Schayer, Central;
Falkland, Charles Middleton, Western:
Fag, Chester Graham, Eastern; David.
Harry Kleinschmidt, Western; Mrs. Mala-
prop, Laura Eichelberger; Lydia Languish,
Mabel Espey, Central; Lucy, Crissie Thorn
son. Eastern. Tickets may be obtained at
Droop's, 925 Pennsylvania avenue.
THE DEWEY TESTIMONIAL-The tes-
tmonal performance for the benefit of the
Dewey home fund.- which takes place at the
Grand Opera House tomorrow evening, will
be made up of program that will doubt
less prove very attractive. Aside from the
object of the affair its inherent merit will
demand large audience. The Marine
i.
mann, will render program, while cho-
rus of 100 voices, directed by Mr.. Percy
Foster, will be heard in excellent song Sc
lections. The Ladies' Orchestra will be an
additional music feature. Others who will
add to the effectiveness of the program will
be Miss Mary Helen Howe, Miss Mae Rog-
ers and Mr.. l.. H. Ascherfeld in vocal Sc
lections, Miss Marie Howe in difficult toe
dancing and the Parques in trick bicycle
riding. A, Josephine Wyant will read in
entertaining fashion and Rev. DR.. Stafford
will eulogize Admiral Dewey. Vitagraph
views and tableaux will also be festured.
The testimonial is being arranged by Mr..
j. Edwin Browne.
GLEN ECHO-An attractive bill is being
arranged for the amphitheater at Glen
Echo next week. Messrs. Rock and Keit
are not ready just yet to make any definite
announcement further than to state that a
genuine Hungarian band has been engaged,
wnlch Will be a feature of the resort. The
vaudeville bill will be announced very
shortly. This weeks show is an exception
ally good one, and the management is being
well rewarded for their outlay in the in
creased patronage
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-15

Chicago Boy Held at the Police Sta
tian.

Easson Lee, sixteen years old. was ar
rested this morning by Detectives Parham
and Gallaher as a fugitive from his par
ents His home is at IS Seminary avenue
Chicago, and his father, Walter J. Lee
recently communicated with Inspector
Boardman about him. When the boy reach
ed here he had money. He stopped at the
Dunbarton Hotel, where he remained until
his cash gave out. When he was no longer
able to pay his board, and having no pros
poets of getting more funds, desire to
return home seized him.
Inc police learned of his whereabouts,
and now he is detained in witness room
at the sixth precinct station. His father
has been notified of his arrest and will
send for him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-15
NAME CHANGED.
Columbia Street, Columbia Heights.
Rechristened Columbia Road.

Favorable action has been taken by the
District Commissioners upon petition filed
with them by Mr.. Percy S. Foster and other
property owners and residents, praying that
Columbia street, Columbia Heights, be here
after designated as Columbia road Column
bia street, Columbia Heights, runs from
l4th to 18th, being a continuation of CO.
lumbia road, and as there is another thor
oushfare in the city known as Columbia
street strangers. messages and parcels are
frequently directed to the wrong street, no
little annoyance and confusion resuItinp
In view of these circumstances the Conn
missioners have granted the PRAYER of the
petitioners, and Columbia road will here
thoroughfare. VI "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-15

Theodore Handy, who was arrested Fri
day last on what he claimed to be gen
eral principles, because he had been in
prison. and who was released on personal
bonds to leave the city by midnight Tues
day was again before Judge KimbalI today.
The officer who took Handy into custody
acmitted the latter had not done anything
TO cause his arrest, and that he was stand
ing quietly at the corner of 10th and F
streets at the time he was apprehended.
Handy said he was doing ali In hts mower
10 get transportation out OF the city. This
had been promised him by a friend, but he
could not use force to obtain it, The court
took Handy's personal bonds to leave town
by Saturday noon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-15
QUARTERLY MEETING.
WOman's Christian Temperance
Union to Assemble Tomorrow.


Union to Assemble Tomorrow.
Announcement is made that the quarter
ly convention of the Woman's Christian
Temperance Union will be held in Douglass
Memorial M. E. Church, 18th and H streets
northeast tomorrow from 10 am. to 4:3O
pm, the district president, Mrs. Clinton
Smith, presiding. The devotions will be
conducted by the evangelistic superintend-
ent, MRS. 3. NJ. Hartsock, after which the
minutes of the preceding meeting will be
read by Mrs. Clayton E. Emig, assistant re-
cording secretary
me corresponding secretary, Miss L. S.
Welghtman, and the treasurer, Mrs. T. A
Williams. will give reports of work during
the quarter.
Reports of superintendent will be given as
follows Legislative and petition, Mrs. H.
A. GlllenWatef; non-alcoholic medication,
Mrs; Rosa I. Pencil; state reporter, Miss
Opal Johnson
AT II o'clock the pastor of the church,
Key DR.. S. NJ. Hartsock, will deliver the
address of welcome, which will be respond
ed to by Mrs. S. u. Blaine, president of
North Capitol Union. This will be fol-
lowed by the pastors hour" when min
listers VIII be introduced and give five min
Easton, Bagby and Butler
Mrs. BelVa Lockwood will give a short
aaofess on peace and arbitration. The
noontlde prayer by Mrs. L. A. Gilbert
~ ~ VI Frances II. Wizard Union, will
close the morning session, when the con-
Vention Will adjourn for lunch, which will
De furnished by the ladies of the church
Inc afternoon session7will be opened with
PRAYER by MRS. M. A. Mahoney, and the
following reports will be given by super
ntendents: Purity in literature and art,
Mrs; Isaac Clark; unfermented wine at the
tora table, Mrs. B. +. Butler; flower mis-
sion, mrs. Harry Johnston and Mrs Clay
ton e. Emtg; parliamentary usage. Miss
Grace Ross; systematic giving, Mrs. Martha
q. Hamlin; colored work, Mrs. Rosetta 10
Lawson, acting superintendent and tenn
perance and labor, Mrs Katherine l.. Case
The music during the day will he rem
dered by Mrs. D. O1in Leech and others
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-15
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Charles Manchester for Marshall
Hall at 10 am, 2:30 and Gas pm; Indian
Head, 6:45 pm.
Steamer Charles Manchester for Mt. Yer
non a 10 am and 2:30 pm.
Steamer Washington for Fortress Monroe
and Norfolk at ESQ pm
Steamer EstelIe Randall for GIymont and
intermediate points a $50 a. m.
Steamer Kent for Glymont at $50 am.
and pm.
Trains leave 1872 street and Pennsylvania
avenue hourly for Arlington from a. m. to
S pm, and for Mount Vernon hourly from
10 am. to 3 pm.
Cars leave Aqueduct bridge for Arlington
and Fort Myer every half hour from an.
TO II p. m. and every hour for Falls Church
from a TO Il pm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-15
Will of Wilson w. Griffin.

In the will of Wilson w. Griffin, filed for
probate yesterday, the testator bequeaths
his entire personal estate to his wife, Mar
garet M. Griffin. The instrument is dated
March %, 1879. To his sister the deceased
leaves the sum of $500. One-half of the re-
mainder of the estate is invested in his
daughter, Alice G.. Rycraft, while the other
half Is left in trust to secure an annuity of
500 per month to his son, Ethelbert s.
Griffin,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-15
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Marine Band Program.

The program of the concert at the Ma
fine barracks this afternoon by the United
States Marine Band, beginning at $50
o'clock. will be as follows: March, AUX
Armes," Minker; overture, "Tannhaeuser,"
Wagner; selection, Idols Eye Herbert
trombone solo, Air Varie,' Pryor Harry
Stone; characteristic, Russian Carriage
Song" Thornton; grand fantasia, I'll Tro-
vatoTe." Verdi; "reminiscences of Ireland"
Godfrey; humOresque fantasia, "a Stag
Party Sousa; patriotic, Hail Columbia. -
William II. Santelmann, director, will be in
charge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-15
THE STAR BY MAIL.

Persons leaving the city for any
period can have The Star mailed 70
them to any address In the United
States or Canada. by ordering It at
this office, In person or by letter.
Terms: 10 cents per week; % cents
for two weeks, or so cents per
month. Invariably in advance. Sub
scribers changing their address from
one Post-office to another should
give the last address as well as the
new one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-15
ART DISPLAY.
The Work of Pupils of St. Cecelia's
Academy.

The Work of Pupils of ST. Cecelia's
Academy.
The work of the art pupils Of st. Cecilia
Academy is now on exhibition in the parlors
of the institution, corner of 9th and East
Capitol streets. The room in which the pic
lures are displayed is darkened and its
dimness forms an artistic background
against which the paintings are thrown into
relief by the bright hight of the adjoining
hail.
Among the original pieces Of the ,Yrawing
class are a study Of books, by Miss B.
Hazen, and one of fruit by Miss B. Whal-
ly, both conspicuous for their grouping and
handling. A group Of shells and an Ecce
Homo, by Miss Clara Gloyd, deserve no
less praise. Some 5excellently penciled
blocks and a number Of pen and ink sketch
es are displayed bye Miss M. Ferry.
In the water color department Miss C.
Donohue exhibits several good pieces,
among which are5a frieZe Of viofets and
two figures. A beantifnl head by Miss r.
Guilds copy of La France roses, by De
Long Pre-, deservesspecial mention, as does
also a marine scene, by Miss L. Ryon; a
Harvest Scene" and Ia rose composition,
by Miss f. Tuohy.
To the display OF oillpaintings a COPY of
1.-The Speaking Wen, by Miss M. Miller, is
regarded notable acontribution. as are
also a study of anil aitan girl. by Miss F.
Tuohy; two scenes by Misses Ryon and
Guild and a study Of dogs, by Miss %.
Hazen. Lillian" head. is good study
by Miss Mccormick, who has also an at
tractive piece In crayen: "Dunluce Castle"
marine scene, is painted effectively by
Miss r. Roth. "A Mexican Water Carrier
is the subject of Miss F. Engiand's prin-
cipal work.
Miss E. Hazen has, as a specimen of her
work in chin painting. daintily decorated
tea set; thru plates finished in wild roses
and gold are worthy additions to the coli
he hast 49, e
are an artistically designed bread plate BY
Miss Gould and a bon bon dish by Miss
Ryon.
The commencement exercises of st. Ce-
elias Academy will take place at Column
bia Theater tomorrow afternoon at 4
o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-15
Officers Elected.

The Chronological Society of the National
University held its annual meeting Tuesday
evening, June Is, at its rooms, No. 1928
street northwest, at which the following
officers We're elected for the ensuing year:
President, DR.. A. B. Stein; vice president
DIR. c. w. Scott; secretary, DR.. L. F. Da-
Wis; treasurer DR.. VIM. D. Monroe: IL
brarian, DR.. w. j. Holiness essayist, DR..
Rosalind Moore.
The essayist of the evening was Dr. Nora
Meyer, who read a paper with De Treys
"Solila gold as the topic.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-15
CHANGES APPROVED.
Location of the Track of the Brfshts,
wood Railway.

Plans contemplating a change in the posi-.
ton of the tracks OF the Brightwood RaiIA
way Company have been approved by the
District Commissioners. From Florida
avenue to Rock Creek Church road thu
tracks will occupy the center line OF Bright
wood avenue. From Rock Creek Church
road to Umatilla street, where the line
branches OF to Takoma Park, the tracks
Will occupy the center line OF the proposed
9o-foot roadway, and from UmatiIia street
10 the District line there Will be a single
track.
work on the reconstruction OF the road
has been commenced, and the new, ovners
OF 1t promise to not only push IT to early.
completion, but to make an up-to-date and
thoroughly equipped railway.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-15

Standard Commandery, No. 1913, U. Q. G.
e, met last evening at its usual time and
place, SIG pennsylvania avenue southeast
Noble Commander Allen Feathers in the
chair- A good attendance of the members
was noted. The commandery was address,
ed by the grand commander, John H. Ehle
Mrs Gladys L. Thompson was Installed
noble commander and Mrs. Nellie Rowe as
Keeper Of records. After remarks by Sir
knights Feathers. Allen and others the
commandery closed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-15
For n Park in BrookIand.

An adjourned meeting of the Rrookland
CITIZENS Association will be held tomorrow
evening at the town hall, when the report
or the committee on the selection of a suit
aoIe site for park will be taken up for
consideration 1t is generally considered
ihat tne site of old Fort Bunker HILL from
It's historic associations, as well as for its
hne location. should be converted into a
park II Is believed that the Commission
ers would more readily favor this than any
other selection. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-15
Sentenced to Six Months.

Jerry Thompson, colored, was today con-
vlcted before Judge Kimball of indecent
conduct IN the presence of some school girls
and was sent to the workhouse for six
months 1t Is alleged by some of Thomp-
sons friends that he is insane, and 1t is
probable that he will be examined as to his
mental condition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-15

No. IA engine. company was called to 429
It'll street northwest between - and /
o'clock this morning, where there was a
slight fire on the top floor OF the building
apartments, and the explosion Of a coal oil
lamp in one of their rooms caused the
blaze. Damage to the amount of about
$25 resulted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-15
LOCAL MENTION.
ASSESSMENTS TONIGHT.

Columbia-Otis Skinner in Rosemary"
Chevy Chase Lske-Water carnival
Glen Echo-Rafiled vaudeville.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-15
Valuable Real Estate Sold

Messrs. Irving Williamson and NJ. ]. Col
bert, trustees, sold at auction yesterday,
through c. G. Sloan & Co, the three-story
brick residence No. 933 H street northwest
(29X105 feeO to John w. Harsha for S13,-
I25. The sale was largely attended by rep
reSentative citizens
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-15
Visiting Cadets Camn

Mrs A Dallas Tucker and daughter Ethel
left yesterday for River Springs, on the
lower Potomac, to remain during the en-
campment Of the Charlotte Hall Cadets
there Gov. Lowndes and staff accompany
the cadets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-15
$3.50 Special Excursion 10 FIT. $3.50
MOnrOe. NORFOLK. Nn. Bench and Ocean

Niew-Y!a steamer Newport News of the
Norfolk and Washington line, Saturday,
June IL, at $50 pm. Tickets to FIT. Monroe
and Norfolk good to return Sunday night,
arriving in Washington Monday morning at
o'clock, $3.50 State room reservation list
now open Phone 1J0.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-15
No More Baking Bread at Home

after trying loaf of Havenner's Do
mestlc bread It's baked in Washington's
palace bakery, of choicest materials and
reminds You of your childhood DAYS. At
your grocers. Ask for it-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-15

During the absence of DR.. Ira W. DENIM
sen, physician to the poor, DR.. Daniel H.
Riggs will serve as such.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-15
There Are Few Headaches i'm Mash-

1ngt0n. because almost every Washington
Ian Is using Royal Headache Tablets, the
sure. safe, speedy cure for all headaches.
AT druggists, Toe. Avoid powders of SINH
lar name Insist upon having nothing but
Royal Headache Tablets.-Adyt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-15
Merry Helpers to Entertaiu.

The Merry Helpers Club of Grace Re-
formed Church has arranged for an enter
tainment to be given this evening on the
church lawn, 18th street between Rhode
Island avenue and strset northwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-15

CARPETS LOOK FRESH AS NEW
when we clean them. We take out all the
dust and grit without least injury. Empire
Carpet Cleaning Works, 9TH and X
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-15
Selection Of wedding Gifts.

Unusually choice designs in silverware
and gold jewelry at exceptionally low prices
at Karr's, 946 Penna. ave.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-15

FIX the Following in Your Minds
eye; James F. Oyster butter" and YOUR
stomach will say: 1T is good" 5-Ib boxes
al 81 800 Pa ave. Phone 271-Adyt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-15

Money to lend at Az, 8 and s per cent on
real estate. Frank 7. Rawlings, 1906 Pa ave.
advertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-15

FOR YOUR ICED TEA
Use "Kennys Cheon,' the best JOc. Tea in
America. Pure American-refined Sugars at
cost. c. ID. Kenny, eight city stores.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-15

The big five-story Johnston grocery build
ing, 100 7th ST.. Is a cool and convenient
place to do shopping. They carry wonder
fully complete stock of good things for the
table and deliver free of charge 1t+
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-15
CITY ITEMS.
A Cool Store for shoppinu.

Johnston's, 729 It'll ST, are selling Frying
Chickens for 1910. each; Best Elgin Butter,
DC; Fresh Vegetables: Watermelons 35c
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-15
The Best Coffee in Town 4.

selling at Johnston's, 729 It'll ST. American
grown Java, Soc. h.; Mexican Java, 25c lib. ::
Oval Mocha, 33c. lb.; Andes Mocha, 35c. ID. !;
Java and Mocha mixed, 35c. lb. Washing
ton Java and Mocha blend, &c. ID. Its
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-15
s1.2s to Baltimore and Return

Via B. and O. Saturday and Sunday.
June II and is, good for return until fol-
lowing Monday. Good on aif trains except
Royal Limit ed.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-15

white House" Coffee, 33c. Johnston's,
100 It'll. it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-15
Splendid New Pota

Splendid New Potatoes, 1Oc.
quarter peck, at Johnston's, 729 7th St
Large Rice, 71kc h.; Macaroni, 7c.; Grape
Nuts. 15c.; Postum, 15c.; Graino, 131kc
Gundrop Candy, DC. Id. it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-15

p II. Garden Hose complete, 81. 80. Screen
Doors reduced to 60 and SOC. Window
Screens, 1Oc. up. Jno. Moran, 2126 Pa ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-15

One Fare to st. Louis and Return
Via Pennsylvania Railroad
Account meeting Grand Lodge of Elks
tickets will be on sale June Is and 10 at
rate of one fare for the round trip Through
SleeperS.-AdVt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-15
Visit the Halls of the Ancients.

Realistic illustrations of the life and ar
chitecture of Egyptian, Assyrian, Roman
and other nationaiities. Open am. to III
pm. Nos. 1312-1S New York avenue.-AdYt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-15

TI.Z" to Harper's Ferry and Return.
special train leaves b. & o. depot $50 a.
m, Sunday, June IS. Returning. leaves
harper Ferry pm, same day.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-15

Via Pennsylvania Railroad
Tickets on sale Saturday and Sunday.
June II and Is, good to return until Mon
day. June 10. All trains except the Com
gressional Limited.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-15

Nothing Like It fn Town.
Boston Baking Co.'S Old Homestead
ndma's-Whole Wheat Bread. Your
grocer sells it uy20-tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-15

hay RfdEe Season 80.
Finest salt water bathing on the Ches-
apeake bay. Rate, 80 cents for adults; Is
cents for children.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-15

OUR PRICES AREN'T HIGH
- for the class of clothes make. You save
money, In fact. Suit such make will
outlast three cheap ones-besides you are per-
fectly dressed
=. Usee our latest importation of summer
= weights.
Snyder s. Wood ais f fes In s,sss.
jell-Iod
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-15
Given One More Chance

Nothing Prettfer Than Water Lilfes.
Fine specimens at GUIDES. 1924 F-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-15
It's Delightful at Chevy Chase Inn.
Standard Commandery Meets.

Table d'hote dinner. 81, daily. 6 to $50;
music. Electric cars every 5 minutes.-Adv.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-15
FOR YOUR ICE

Gas Ranges. 20 different styles. from IS. 90
up. A. Eberly's Sons, us 9TH NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-15

"wehava" Coffee, 21Mc. Johnston's, 72e It'll.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-06-07
KlTTERY TO CARIBOU.
One Weeks Winnowings of News,
Novelty and Nonsense.

Novelty and Nonsense.
Patent has been granted to l.. I. Sher-
man, Of Biddeford, for card grinder.
Daniel Delano was killed by a Maine
Central train at Kingmsn Thursday, while
walking on the track.
The storehouse of ;. s Pineo, whole
sale grocer in Midtown, was burned sun
day. Loss, >i,5oo; insurance, 3 600.
The young woman " no committed SUI
eide in the Metropolitan hotel, New York
city, last week. has been identified as Miss
Lizzie $. Holt, of Dexter.
Miss Fannie Weleh, OF Brunswick,
drowned herself in the Androscoggin
river Thursday. She was about forty
years old. Insanity was the cause OF
suicide.
Simeon Merrill, treasurer Of the Fair
field savings bank, died Sunday. lie was
postmaster under President Harrison, and
was prominent Knight Templar md
Odd Fellow.
DR.. y. NJ Austin, Of Rocklnnd, one OF
Names leading dentists, died suddenly
last Friday, OF heart failure. lie WAS fit
ty-nine years OF wye, and leaves a widow
and one daughter.
The state cattle commission met at
Bangor last Week and organized by choice
Of Hon. f. O. Beal, OF Bangor, president;
George b. Deering, of Saco, secretary and
treasurer. +. ;. Adams, of Bowdolnham,
is the other member.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-06-07
Charles Keude's COuceit.

The novelist Charles Reade," writes
Justin Mccarthy, in his charming remi-
hlseences, was q man OF undoubtedly
great abilities, a man OF genius in his own
way, man who mas written some books
which viii live with our literature; but
Mt he same time one OF the most self-con-
ceited men have ever met / know, Of
my own knowledge, that he once wrote
Indignantly to the editor Of an American
monthly magazine complaining OF an
article on English uovelsts which APP
peared in its pages, because he writer OF
the article pat Charles Eeade on level
lower than that Of George Eliot.
III disparaging line appeared in
criticism Of one Of his books he was not
satisfied until he had written letter OF
Remuneration to he editor of the pubIiea-
ton in which the obnoxious remark APP
peared. l believe it is certain that he
once condescehded To the extraordinary
littlenes7 OF threatening the editor OF
paper with the withdrawal of the aever-
tlsement OF his novels unless an apology
were offered for some depreciating crltl-
clsm Of one Of hi- books -