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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-16
MONTGOMERY COUNTY NEWS.
New Masonic Temple Death of Mrs.
Plummer-Qunrteriy Conference.


Special Correspondence of The Evening Star
GAITHERSBURG, Md, May a. 1900
The new Masonic Temple and Opera
House Is nearing completion. 1t will be
formally opened for the inspection of the
public the afternoon and evening of June S
(F'riday). On this occasion the ladies will
give an ice cream and strawberry festival,
to which all will be welcomed. A musical
and literary program will be given, with no
charge for admission.
The temple is a spacious frame building.
three stories in height, with a larger seating
capacity than has any hall in the town. 1t
will cost about $500. Mr.. E. D. Kingsley is
the architect and builder
me flrSt quarterly conference of Gathers
burg circuit NJ. E. Church South was held
sunday and today at Gaithersburg Rev
John ii. Henderson of Baltimore the pre-
siding elder preached on both occasions to
large congregations.
Mrs. Eliza Plummer, widow of Robert
RUNNER. died of consumption at her home
near Goshen aged sixty-five years. A large
family survives. The funeral and interment
took place at the Goshen NJ. f. Church
White officiating.
Patrons of the Middebrooke public school
and number of enterprising citizens held
mass meeting to inaugurate a movement
''Niio'i II. H.
L. Amiss, principal, and the board of trrs-
tees explained the urgent need of a large
building TO accommodate the growing
school, and We're authorized to call upon the
board of county school commissioners and
request a liberal appropriation for the pur-
pose III successful it is proposed to erect
the building during vacation
Mr. Francis I. Cahil has been appointed
census enumerator for Gaithersburt. cleo
tiCn district by Supervisor A. H. Harring-
ton.
Mrs. Hattie E. Haney has purchased the
farm of Mr.. Leonard c. Burns, containing
SeNenty-SlX acres, for 81 800
Measles are epidemic in this town and vi
entity. Whole families in many Instances
are AFFLICTED with the disease, which the
Ioeai phySlcians pronounce of light form
and readily succumbing to treatment. Not
single fatal case has occurred.
me family of the late Gen. Allan Ruth
ei ,o, nave arrived from Washington and
opened their summer residence near town
me engagement of Miss Elizabeth M
Kingsley and Mr.. Henry J. Sterick. prom
lnent young business man. is announced
the wedding to occur early next month
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-16
Ladies'. Mandolin Club Concert.

The Washington Ladies Mandolin and
Guitar Club entertained host of friends
and musical people last evening at the
National Rifles Armory, when the first con-
cert was given for the benefit of the aid
fund The program rendered was a Eery
enjoyable one, and every number received
hearty applause. The concert was under
the chapercnage of Mrs. Helen NJ Warren
and Miss Lucie Mortimer as drectress. One
of the features of the evenings entertain
ment was the mandolin solo, "Cavalleria
Rusticana," by Miss Jeanette Harris.
The program was as follows: Potpourri or
popular overtures. by the club; soprano
solo, Miss Gertrude Dana; bass solo, Mr..
Arthur E. Middleton: mandolin solo, Miss
Jeanette Harris; violin and banjo solos,
Prof Arthur E. Yundt: vocal selections,
Capitol Hill Quartet: instrumental selec-
tons, Ladies' Quartet; singing comedian,
Mr. W. A. Morsel; tenor solo. Mr.. Thomas
l.. Jones: soprano solo, Mrs. Nellie Wilson
Shir-Cliff; vocal selection, Capitol Hill
Quartet: Ariel march. by the club.
The personnel of the club is as follows:
Miss Lucie Mortimer, directress: Miss Ann1
Brame. Miss Bertha Carroll. Miss Mayme
". Dickey, Miss Helene Eiseman Miss
Jeanette Harris Miss Imogene lexis, Miss
Raw Kaufman, Miss Minnie Leesnitzer Miss
Margaret Muntz. Miss Esther Spier, Miss
Jennie Spier Miss Auguste Thill and Prof
Arthur Z. Yundt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-16
League of the Sacred Heart.
Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.
FOREST GLEN. Md. May H. 1900

Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.
FOREST GLEN. Md. May IA, 1900
Sunday, at ST. Johns Church, this place.
a local center of the League of the Sacred
Heart was organized The marble altar
was tastefully decorated with flowers. AT
ter mass which was celebrated by the pas
tor Father Rosenstecl. Rev John a. Con-
way of ST. Aloysius preached an eloquent
sermon, and then explained the objects of
the league. Ninety members were enrolled
and instructed and received their badges,
and diplomas were also presented to the
promoters.
Formerly the members of this parish hal
to struggle through briers and bushes to
reach the church. About three years ago,
under the personal supervision of the pres
ent pastor Rev. c. O. Rosensteel. change
was inaueurated. and now the historic old
cemetery is free from brush and brier. and
the church grounds are tastefully laid out
in grassy plots. flower beds and gravely
walks. The church is regarded as one of
the finest in the state. and, emitting the
larger cities, it is thought that in archl-
tectural symmetry. mural decorations and
splendid interior. it is excelled by none.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-16
NEW FORM OF GOVERNMENT.
iyattsville Affairs In Charge of Mavor
and Council

Special Correspondence of The Evening Star
HYATTSVILLE, Md, May 49, 1900
The new form of municipal government
for the village was inaugurated last even
Ing, when the common council held its mi
tlal meeting. Major NJ V. Terney called
the council to order and made a few per
tlnent remarks. Arthur Carr justice of the
peace, administered the oath to the new
rayor and members of council. DR.. los
K. Owens was chosen president of the
council.
The following assessors for the ensuing
year were appointed: First ward, ]. B..
burnside; second ward, William A. Noel.
jr. third ward, Arthur Carr. Mr.. j. G.
Rogers was appointed counsel for the.
board
Mr.. j. H. Raston appeared in the interest
of William Guista, the latter contesting
the seat of Councilman Holden from the
third ward. The council decided to hear
him at the regular meeting to be held Mon
day next
An enjoyable evening was spent by a
large number from this village and Bla-
densburg at the home of Mrs. ]. Dieudonne
in Bladensburg. A rattle was held for a
handsome oil painting by Mr.. Jules D;eu-
dome. 1t was won by Mrs. Ann E. Young
of this village. REGULATIONS and vocal ard
instrumental music were features of the
entertainment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-16

While the Military Academy appropria-
ton bill was under consideration in the
House yesterday Mr.. Mahon Pa.) offered
an amendment providing that every cadet
at West Point shall take an oath not to in
dulge in "haZing." Mr.. Mahon said the
practice must be broken up.
Mr.. Hull said the superintendent of the
academy had testified that he believed that
"Eazing'' was thing of the past.
Mr. Mahon declared that to his knowledge
during the past year the treatment or ca
diets had been brutal and beastly. Upon the
appeal OF Mr.. Hull Mr.. Mahon finally with
drew the amendment.
Without amendment in any substantial
particular the bill was reported to the
House and passed.
= A resolution was adopted to admit the
officers of the G. A r. to the floor of Inc
House on the occasion of the ceremonies
attending the acceptance OF the statue Of
Gen. Grant Saturday.
Today was set aside for the consideration
OF the bill providing a civil government for
Alaska Mr.. GilIett tMass) called up the
Senate bill to incorporate the American
National Red Cross to which objection had
been made earlier in the day There was
some debate on the measure. but without
reaching a vote, the House, az 4:&o y m, id-
jolirncd.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-16
Aroin.t the Army Canteen.

The question of abolishing the army cam
teen was brought up before the House colii-
m;ttee on military affairs YESTERDAY "heil
Mrs. j. Ellen Foster was heard IN FAVOR Oh
naxine this abolition a feature of the pend
iro army bilk or of an Independent meas
IRE before the present session of Congress
closed She spoke of the intense sentiment
aroused throughout the country, particu-
larly at large religious assemblages, and of
the feeling among the mothers who fur
nished their boys for the army. While con-
ceding that the canteen might keep a few
hardened soldiers from visiting viler haunts,
vet she maintained that it's chief end was
in giving the young recruits, boys from the
homes and Sunday schools. their introduce
ton to liquor. Mrs. Foster declared that
the votes of the moral element Of the COM
munity would be directed against those who
failed to remedy the canteen evil.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-16
VICTIM OF ASSAULT.
COlOred Resident Named johnson
Beaten by White Men.


LAUREL, Md, May 16, 1900.
A quiet and unoffending colored man
named Johnson, who lives a short distance
from this town, was set upon, it IS said, and
badly beaten by some young white men one
night quite recently. The victim of the as
sault was being roughly handled when he
was rescued by some of the citizens who
heard his cries for help. Later the same
night James Scaggs. a Waterman, succeed
ed in getting about dozen of the par.ici-
pants in the fray. AS no charge was pre-
ferred against them by the victim they
we're brought up before Justice Charles
Tavenner, who fined them for disordery
conduct.
The county school commissioners have.is-
sued an order whereby the public schools
of this town will be closed about the 10Th
of June.
Mr.. c. Fred Flester, whose business prop
erty on Main street was destroyed by fire
some time ago, is occupying his new store
built on the site of the old one.
The Laurel base ball club will play Il
game on the local grounds next Saturday
The opponents of the locals will be strong
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-16
c-.na,.. Not to nc Recalled.

At the instance OF Reuf Admiral Rei;iey
+, command of the naval forces o. tua
Asiatic station, :i,s Nay Department has
reconsidered It's decision to recall 10 tins
United States the g;:nboats Concord and
Pennington. Secretary Long says that
there is 10 special significance to be at
tached to this action. and he Dresumes that
because of their light draft the boats are
wanted to guard against the importation
Of arms into the Philippines and to assist
in military operations during the approach
ing rainy season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-16

team from the Baltimore and Ohio railway
central building of Baltimore.
Mr.. P p. Castle has about completed the
building of store on the site of the old
Brashears property on Main street between
18th and 9th streets Mr. Castle is also
building several dwellings on Prince George
street which are expected to be completed
in the very near future.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-16

part of the work of the men engaged in
our movement, and neither cajolery nor
threats of condign punishment will swerve
US from our purpose.
SAMUEL GOMPERS,
President American Federation of Labor.
Washington, May 10, 1900
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-16
DOES COFFEE AGREE WITH YOU

II not drink Grain-O-made from pure grains. A
lady writes: Tie first time made Grain-O did
not like it, but after using 1t for week nothing
fishes and feeds the system. The children drink
it freely with great benefit It is the Strengthening
substance Of pure grains. Get a package today
from your grocer. follow the directions In making
II and you will have a delicious and healthful table
sewerage for I'D and young. 1bc. and &c.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1900-10-19

Ben Berger has now~on hand all
kinds of rustic, flooring, ceifing and
dimension lumber.
Nice books for birthday presents
at the postofhce, very cheap.
We can find a buyer for your
farm List it with us.
CAMAs PRAIRIE REAl ESTATE AGEN-
cY. REPORT Office,
A fine line Of Dtnison's tissue
paper both plain aud creppe, at the
postofflce
Contests and other land business
transacted at RRPeRT otficeA
Preaching at the M. E., church
every second anu fourth Sunday at
IL. a. no. Mrs Luella Smith. M
For Sale--old papers, so cents pc,
hundred at REPORT office. I
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1900-10-19

To Cure A Cold In One Day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money ii it fails
to cure. f. W. Groves signature is on
each box.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1900-10-19

Bep Berger wishes to announce
to- the public that he is now pre-
pared to furnish all kinds1of rustic,
flooring. ceiling ssinishing and
rough lumber, Including the very
best boxing Call and get prices
andfook over stock. l can suit
you as to quality and price. Ben
Berger,
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1900-10-19

II -is
The following is a legal, though
unique, location notice, says the
Western Mining World, posted on
claim in the Grand Encampment,
Wyoming: ''We found it and we
claim it by the right Of founding
it. It's our'n. It's $50 feet In every
direction except southwest and
northeast, and there is 900 feet on
each side OF this writin.' Its called
lhe Bay Horse, and we claim even
the spurs, and don't want nobody
jumping on this Bay Horse that's
whal these trees is around here for
and we've got the same piece Of
rope that we had down in old Mis-
souri,. ."--Ex.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1900-10-19
Big lot of cheap tablets just re-
cieyed at the postoffice

"For three days and nights | suf
fered agony untold from en- attack
of cholera morbus brought on by
eating cucumbers," says NJ. Il Low
ther, clerk Of the district court
Cenerville, Iowa. Il thought !
should surely die, and tried dozen
different medicines but to no pur'
pose. / sent for a bottle of Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarr.
hoea Remedy and three doses re-
lieved me entirely This remedy il
for sale By all druggist.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1900-10-19

\
tune to be eseverely injured last week.
Himself and several other Odd Eel.
lows were going to Denver to assist
in instituting a lodge, and when
near the old Packing house the rear
| wheel struck large boulder, with
sufficient force to break the connec-
ton, or reach, throwing Mr.. Potter
tc the ground with such force as to
discolate his hip joint, this will
cause him TO be laid up for some
time. His many friends regret his
misfortune.
The ten men from Idaho convict
ed of seizing a train near Wardner.
at the time of the Occur d'Alene
mining troubles have just been re-
leased from the penitentiary, in
accordance with the recent decision
of the circuit court of appeals. They
have railroad tickets for Moscow,
Idaho, and hope to secure work in
the mines.
A curious barometer is used in
Germany and Switzerland. 1t is a
jar of water, with a frog and little
step-ladder in it. When the frog
comes out of the water and sits on
the steps a rainstorm will soon oc-
cur,
The great Spanish palace, the
magnitude Of the Escurial, the great
Spanish palace, may be inferred
from the fact that it would take
four days to go through all the
rooms and apartments, the length
of the way being reckoned at
twenty-three Spanish leagues,
which is about one hundred and
twenty English miles,
Mrs. Davy Crockett, of Pendle.
ton. Ore, was placed in jail last
week charged with the murder of
her husband at Mi ilton on Monday
last, The only evidence against Mrs
Crockett is that she is known to
have purchased the pistol at Walla
Walla which was found in her hus-
bands hand at the time he was
found dead,
The Indian school on the Nez
Perce reservation, according to all
accounts, might as we'll be discon-
tinued as it is impossible to induce
the Indians to send their children
to school. This is the case in all
Indian settlements. 1t is SO in re-
gard to religion-only worse-and
it would seem that missionaries
might take up the red man before
tackling the heather Chinese.
There are now on the reservations
i in New York state 1850 Indians,
and a missionary says that at least
| five-eights of them adhere to the
old pagan religion, rites and super
stitions.-Kendrick Times.
| Some enteprising editor has pre-.
| PoiON SiIO iOiiOWilS mai hCb ICpOi
for his locality and it seems to be q
good index to the situation gener'
ally; "Young men, unsteady
girls, lively, in demand coffee con.
siderably mixed; fresh fish, active
and slippery; wheat, a grain better
than barley; eggs, quiet but will
probably open in few days; whis
key, steadily going down; onions
strong and rising; breadstuffs
heavy; boots and shoes, those OF
the market "soled" and steadily
going up and down; hats and caps
not SO high as last fall, except fools
cap, which is stationary; tobacco
very slow and has downward ten
dency; money, close, but not clos,
enough to get hold of; feathers
light and going up; iron, very firm
butter, growing stronger; opium,
drug on the market, ADVICE, gooC
but no demand.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1900-10-19
Horrible Death of a Boy Who
Was Playing Indian"

At Trenton N. ]. Eddie Mcbride,
10 years old, died from burus he
received while playing "Idian"
with companions. Mcbride was
tied to stake and his clothing sat
nrated with gasoline and then ig-
nited. The boy broke loose and ran
screaming to his home, where he
died.
Don't you think it is time to pay
your subscription.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1900-10-19
Send Us Your Name,

On a postal card for our new
catalogue Of 1Qc music, containing
over 1000 vocal, piano, organ, vio-
lin, guitar. mandolin and banjo
pieces.
THATnHER & Killing,
Lewiston Idaho.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1900-10-19
Stops the Cough
md works off the Cold.


Laxative Bromo-Q -Quinine Tablets cure a
cold in one day. No Cure no Pay. Price
% cents.
Terhaar and Krieger have on
hand, at their mill at Keuterville,
all kinds of dry and seasoned lum-
Der which they will sell for ten per
cent less than usual prices, for
cash. They can fit you out with
anything in the lumber line.
The Republicans will have grand
torch light procession and speaking
on Tuesday evening. Popular speak
ers Vil address the people On. the
issues that now confront khem.
Every body invited 10 come out.
u
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1900-10-19
70 Consumers of Frnit.

l have Apples, Peaches, Plums,
and Prunes which | will sell at ve-
ry reasonable figures. Leave orders
at Goldstone's and | will fill them
promptly.
August Jorgenson,
Fruit farm 24 miles south of Cot
tonwood .-29tf.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1900-10-19

We clip the following from an
exchange.
The ReE EE- of the Cotton
wood girls are slender and delicate
ly tinted, their are like =. y and
they are without | in this or any
5. Their frowns are like ut and
their 1 234567S90 excite ~ !
of pleasure and desire to m
them. Read this closely and, do
not its veracity.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1900-10-19
GLEANINGS,

The eldest son of w. H, Beasley
is sick.
A. S, Bell returned from the Col
vile reservation last week.
John Fain and family now occupy
the old Pioneer restaurant.
w. S. Craig is expected home in
about. two weeks from Nome.
j. NJ. Dixon candidate for sheriff
has gone to the mountain districts.
H. w. Stevenson of Rice creek
was in town several days this week.
H. Hattrup has moved to the
Blackburn property south CT town.
Frank Keska has sold his inter-
est in the Elite saloon, to ". v. Rob
ertson.
]. B. Forsmann was doing busi-
ness in Mt. Idaho and Grangeville
this week,
Mrs. P. III. Butler and children
left last week to spend the winter
IN Minnesota.
Mr.. Lyden, of Grangeville, is
teaching in the place of Mrs. Craig,
during her absence.
A large mum Der of people from
the Prairie are attending the Fair
at Lewiston this week.
Oscar johnson and Miss Ethel
Alexander of Cottonwood we're mar
ried at Mt.Idaho on the 9th.
E. w. Lindsley of Grepncreek was
in town last evening to hear Gener-
al Allen Weir speak.
Sam Goldstone has filed on a
forty acre tract, (as stone tract)
about two miles southwest of town.
MARRIED.-In Lewiston on Tues
day, by justice Sweet, Charles Butt
ner and Miss Clara K. Uehl, both
of Keuterville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kollenborn, and
family of Rosetta, were visiting Mrs.
j. M. Wolbert, sister of Mrs. Kol-
lenborn, last week.
Two Nuxoll1s brothers of the boys
80 well known here, arrived from
Illinois last week and contemplate
making this their future home.
General Allen Weir, of Seattle,
one of the most eloquent of the Re.
publican speakers, addressed a small
audience at Odd Fellows hall last
evening. The storm prevented many
from coming.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1900-10-19
WANTED.

Five hundred men to unload
schooners, at five cents per schooner,
at the Elite Saloon.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1900-10-19

Preaching at the methodist
church once every Sunday alterna-
tely morning and evening at II a.
M. and 7:30 p. M, respectfully.
J. E. Daniels, Pastor.
The Republican candidate for
superintendent of public instruc-
ton, Mrs. Edith Craig has prepared
to make tour of the county in the
interest of her candidacy.
WANTED.-A first class black
smith at Forest Idaho. For further
particulars enquire of J. w. Reid,
of Forest. 33tf.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1900-03-27
GhiIdren's Column.
ADAM v WAS A BOY.

or all the men the world has seem
Since Time his rounds began.
There's one / pity every day
Earth's first End foremost man:
ana then ! think what fun he missed
By failing Co enjov
The wild delight Of youth time. for
he never was O boy.
he never stubbed his naked toe
Against q root or etone,
he never with a pin hook hshed
Along the brook alone;
Hs never sought the bumble-bee
Among the daisies coy,
Nor felt it's ~business-end, because
He never was q boy.
He never hockey played, nor tied
The ever ready pail,
Down in the alley all alone,
To trusting FIdo's tail.
And when he home from sWimmin'
came,
His happiness TO CloY,
No slipper intertePed, because
He never was a boy.
He might refer to splendid times
'Mong Eien's bowers, yet
He eve acted Romeo
To q 6 year old Juliet.
He never sent q valentine,
Intended TO annoy
A good but maiden aunt, because
He never was q boy.
He never cut q kite-string, no,
Nor hid an Easter egg;
He ave ruined his pantaloons
A-playin' humble peg,
He never from the attic stole
A coon hunt TO enjoy,
To and ''the old man" VIC chinR, for
He never was boy.
I pity him. Why should / mott
/ ven drop a tear;
He did nos know how much he missed
He never will, / fear.
And Whsn the scenes OF ''other days
My gro owing mind employ,
I think Of him, earth's only man,
Who never was q boy. -EX.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1900-03-27
QUIET CoLoRs rHR VOGUE.

''No matter how inexpensive q gown
may be, it should be becoming in
color" writes Emma II. Hooper in the
March Ladies' Home Journal .'There
are q few points that should always be
remembered by the woman with q
limited wardrobe. Sac should not in
vest IN high novelty shades; If very
stout or very.tsu, or unusually slender,
she should not wear light or bright
colors en- the street. Black and white
are particularly stylish for trimmings
on any color or material. A light, airy
effect should be aimed at by young
women and young girls. The colors
on the color card Issued for the manu-
featuring and retail trades are almost
faded in appearance, so light are the
tones represented by the pastel or
miniature shades. E yerything is soft.
eued by art to appear as though sub
dued by time, and several old colors in
the list r we'll disguised by this an.
tique finish"