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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-29
Fraud Alleged,

Thomas II. Osborne of the Morris road
Auacostia. has made report of the opera
ton of an alleged swindling game by a
smooth-talking stranger Saturday last
The man. who was well-dressed. appeared
at the Osborne place and stated to Mrs
Osborne and other women who were pres
ent that he had met with an accident a
short distance away, which had resulted in
an injury to his buggy lie gave a name
said he was employed at the Washington
navy yard. and requested the loan of SO
with which TO have his conveyance re-
paired. He offered as security for the
money a watch and chain, three rings and
q fancy pin.
Mrs Osborne took the articles and gave
him the sum he asked for, he promising tc
return later, give her back the money and
secure his jewelry. He has not returned
yet, and the tewelry he left Is alleged &c
be brass and almost worthless. Police Of
fcer Sontag of the Anacostia station yes
terday evening took man before Mrs
Osborne. but she failed to identify him as
the man to whom she had loaned the mon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-29
Chesapeake Beach-BecOratiOn Day
Balloon ascension at p.m.-Advt-
The Bible Society.

The board of managers Of the Washington
City Bible Society met in regular: monthly
meeting in the parlors Of the Young Mems
Christian Association last night. the presi-
dent of the society, Rev. DR.. Pitzer, in the
chair. who congratulated the members on
the large attendance, there being twenty
members present out of possible thirty
three. Authority was given the president
and depositary to furnish the Sibley Hos
tai with such Bibles and portions as they
thought were needed An invitation for q
conference from the parent society to meet
in New York city October 10 next was read
and placed on the docket for consideration
at the next meetingIi'
The treasurer was directed to remit 500
to the parent society for general work. Dis
cussion arose as to the manner OF giving
the pastors Of city churches the informa-
ton contained in the constitution that they
were ex-ofhcio" members of the society.
and that request from any of them for
Bible or Testament for an INDECENT person
in their congregation would always be hon
ored by the depositary. Mr.. William Ballan-
tyne, 42S It'll street. but was not pressed
Rev. Mr.. Chapman. agent, gave a verbal
statement Of his visttations in the month.
promising a detailed statement In writing
at the next meeting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-29

Two men, each bearing the name Of
Charles Hawkins, one of whom is Serving
q term in the workhouse and the other in
Jail. were today convicted in the Police
Court before Judge Kimball of stealing
nine doors. each valued at 81 from James
E Joyce. The defendant who is serving a
term in Jail was sentenced to pay a fine Of
$40. with the alternative Of thirty days in
the same prison. and to make restitution
Of SIS or serve sixty days additional
Sentence was not passed in the case Of
the other Of the accused parties, as Judge
Kimbail desires to learn more about him
before final disposition Is made of the mat
ter. Though having the same names, the
prisoners are not. 1t Is said. related.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-29
OLIVER WATTS ARRESTED.
Man Who Disappeared From Home
Three Weeks AGO.

H. Oliver Watts, the young man who left
note in his room saying he had gone
away to study for the ministry and then
disappeared, as published In The Star at
the time, was arrested this morning by
Detective Phillips. Watts, who lived with
his parents at All C street southeast, went
away from home nearly three weeks ago,
and the police were asked to locate him.
He returned from trip to New York and
Philadelphia yesterday and called to see his
parents This morning he was arrested in
the office of a building association, where
he had arranged to draw some money from
his account. He says while he was away
he made plans for his future, and declines
to give any further particulars about linn
self
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-29

lines. as did other medical witnesses. He
examined Pallesen day before yesterday. he
said. and believed at that time he was Of
unsound mind.
The defense at this point announced its
case closed. recess was then taken.
RebuttaI Testimony and Prayers.
In rebuttal the government called num-
Der of witnesses. who testified that in the
course Of varying periods Of acquaintance
with Pallessen they had not noticed any
thing to indicate that he was Of unsound
mind.
The consideration of prayers counsel de-
sired the court to give the jury was next
in order.
At the conclusion of the consideration Of
these the arguments of counsel were COM
menced. 1t is expected the case will be
submitted to the jury late this afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-29
Give a Planked shad Dinner.

The officers Of the 7. NJ. c. A. entertained
the members Of the board of managers.
chairmen of committees and teachers of the
educational department at a planked sbad
noon. After the dinner speeches and music
were enjoyed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-29
CONDENSED LOCALS.

James L. Bowen, young Anacostian, to-
Gay pleaded guilty in the Police Court of
the larceny of 81 from Benjamin Williams.
On the recommendation of Prosecutor Null
lowry, Judge Kimball fined Bowen $40, and
ordered him to make restitution of 81 to
Williams
George Parker, Ben. alias Spencer. Lewis
and Garfield Anderson. who were arrested
by Mounted Officer Pat Creagh the
charge of stealing lot of iron valued at So
from the Barber Asphalt Company, today,
in the Police Court admitted their guilt,
and Judge kimball sent each to Jail for
three months. g.
For the larceny of bicycle valued at $50
from Frank Hall, Charles johnson was to-
day in the Police Court and was convicted
The sentence of Judge kimball was that
the accused be imprisoned in Jail for six
months.
Edward Winslow today. in the Police
Court. pleaded guilty of carrying a pistol
concealed on his person. The testimony
showed this was Winslow's second offense
of the same kind. and Judge Kimball sent
him to Jail for six months.
Andrew Gleeson has been awarded a con-
tract by the District Commissioners for
grading Pennsylvania and Branch avenues
southeast, at 131a cents per cubic yard.
Warren Rich. boy aged between ten and
eleven years, today, in the Police Court,
pleaded guilty of the larceny of a diamond
ring, valued at $50, from Mrs. Frederick
kraemer or AnacoStia, and Judge kimball
turned him over to the board of childrens
guardians. The ring was recovered by De-
tectives Peck and Miller from a man to
whom the boy had sold it for So
Maggie Taylor, colored. twenty-six years
old. gave birth to a child about 1 o'clock
yesterday at her home. No. 1903 9k street
northwest. The child died soon afterward.
ard, as there was physician in attend
t.nce, the coroner called upto to give
death certificate. 1t is stated in the police
report that the mother is unable to bury
the child.
For striking Edith Williams on the head
with an umbrella handle and cutting her
severely John Reynolds was today sent to
Jail for three months by Judge kimball
from the Police Court
Carrie Bilus and Ella Carter. who were
arrested by Officer Fred Cornwell on the
charge of stealing S1.15 from Lille Rich
ardson. were today convicted in the Police
Court and Judge kimball fined each $40,
with the alternative of thirty days in Jail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-29

John T. Seffner. an insurance man en-
ployed by company doing business in the
Washington Loan and Trust Company's
building was today tried in the Police
Court for assaulting Miss Helen Fowler by
striking her in the face with a newspaper
Saturday evening last. A fine of so. which
was paid, was imposed by Judge Kimball.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-29
The District Base Ball League.

The District League will open tomorrow
with games in Washington, Rockville and
Alexandria. The Alexandria team will play
the Corcoran Cadets at the old fair grounds.
the Eastern Athletic Club will play tho
Government Printing ofiee team at Ma
tional Park, this city, and the Y. NJ c. A..
team goes to Rockville to play the team Of
that place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-29
Visits Meridian Commnndery.

The U. o. G. c. degree staff visited
Meridian Commandery Friday evening and
initiated two candidates. The staff con-
sists Of ]. H. A. Fowler. degree master: A.
H. Fiegenbaum, noble commander; Mrs.
Fanny E. Wood, vice noble commander: E.
F. Higgins, past noble commander: Mrs.
Belle M. Carter. worthy prelate: Chas. F..
Warren, worthy herald; Mrs. C. U. Gibson,
assistant herald; E. F. Warren keeper of
records; Mrs. E. F. Warren. assistant keep
er Of records; A. w. L. Mueller, financial
keeper of records; Mrs. A w. L. Mueller.
treasurer; Miss Daisy Hooper. warder Of
inner gate; F. Herman, warder of outer
gate; Mrs. E. F. Higgins, Mrs. A. F.
Hungerford. supporters noble commander;
Arthur Cole, c. U. Gibson, supporters vice
commander: Miss jamie Chandler, Miss
Lena Fowler. pianists.
Refreshments were served by the good
of the order committee during the evening.
Arrangements We're completed for the pic
mic of the staff at Chain bridge May 30,
and trolley ride in the near future is be-
ing considered. IL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-29

Albert Bowman today in the Police Court
pleaded guilty of carrying a razor con-
cealed on his person and Judge Kimball
committed him to Jail for three months.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-29

In a report to the House District COM
mittee the Commissioners today recon-
mended adverse action on House bill 275S,
for the relief Of the estate of VIM. B. Todd,
deceased.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-29
Freshmen cla.. BANQUET.

At banquet given by the members of
the freshman class of the Corcoran Scien-
tif1c School last evening at the Hotel We'll
lington resolutions were passed thanking
the corps of instructors for the indefatiga-
BILE and conscientious zeal which had char
acterized their work during the year just
closed. After a bountiful repast Of ten
courses toasts were offered by all present,
Mr.. Wight acting as POSTMASTER.
A committee was appointed to arrange for
permanent organization of the class. after
which its members parted for the summer.
Those present were Messrs. Morgan, Cleary.
Dietrich. Davant Snider, Gallagher, Bur-
roughs, Campbell. Wight. Pack, Mueden.
Shreve. Norris, Baker, Foley, Gould and
Church.
Congressman Showalter Renominated
]. B. Showalter was renominated for Con-
gress by the republicans in the twenty-fifth
Pennsylvania district, the deadlock being
broken on the ninety-ninth ballot.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-29

by Using Platt's ChlOrides Freely
much sickness and trouble may be prevented
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-01-21
Ancient netrothaI Rings.

Engagement rings among the Egyp-
tians were always OF iron. to indicate
the mutual sacrifices of liberty Of the
contracting parties. One OF the very
earliest adornments Of betrothal rings
was a lo~adstone. which symbolized the
attractive force which drew q maid
from her own family circle into that
of her husband. The ring was used
as an accessory OF the nuptial rite LONG
before the Christian era. In early
times gold money used to circulate in
Egypt in the form of rings. and thus
when a man placed a gold ring on the
finger of his bride 1t was a token that
he endowed her with his wealth. The
same idea apepars in the marriage
rites of the Church OF England. which
directs the bridegroom to place the
ring on the brides hnger-"With all
my worldly goods l thee endow." The
fourth finger has always been the
brides ring finger. las
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-01-21

sailboat from its mornings to the old
farm and converted it into a house by
making the sails do duty as a root.
Her Hard Work.
But the exposure was too much for
him and in a few weeks after Nc
Gtrathe fell a victim to fever and died
The story OF these wrongs and suffer
ings proved the stimulus that fired her
to immediate action, and so earnestly
did Miss Come work for the next two
years that, at the age OF twenty-five,
she was broken in health, declared a
consumptive and ordered to winter in
Italy and the South OF France.
From her southern retreats she wrote
constantly and thus helped to carry On
the work which, by this time, she had
so thoroughly organized that it could
be entrusted to the management Of
Others.
Benefited by the salubrious climate
of Italy and Southern France, and re-
stored to her health, Miss Come re-
turned to her work, which she has car
ried on with interchangeable constancy
ever since.
A few years ago she established the
"L'Ireland Iibre" in Paris, Of which
she is editor. She Is a woman OF many
accomplishments and a linguist Of ex-
ceptional ability.
In appearance Miss Come Is tall and
rather stout, with large eyes whose ex-
preston changes and grows alternate
ly indignant or soft as she speaks Of
the wrongs inflicted upon her people
or tells of their goodness. Her brow
is crowned with a halo OF golden hair"
as a French ~biographer puts II, "and
as white as marble" Her soice Is soft
and her language Is as well chosen as
her arguments are convincing.
During her vacations, wajch, how
ever, are very short and oaly taken
because her physician cornpes her 20
rest, Miss Come deyotes her time TO
bar favcrits sport bor1Sbece Fidtn<.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-01-21
OntmeaI PorrIdrn.

Unless oatmeal LIS properly cooked n
Is neither nutritious nor wholesome. Ik
requires to be cooked until soft, but
should not be mushy. The ordinary
rule is to put a cupful OF meal into a
quart OF sailed water AMI allow II to
cook in a double boiler. 1t Is consid-
cred the best plan, II the meal has noa
been prepared by a special process, to
let ii simmer over night on the back
OF the stove. With prepared meal It IS
only necessary to follow the directions,
which require from twenty minutes to
half an hour. II carefully cooked, and
lightly stirred from time to time the
sides OF the saucepan viii not be coye-
cred with burned meal
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-01-21

died during her early childhood, so that
she was now left an orphan. She trav-
sled in Europe for awhile with a cous
in and returned to the old home just
in time to see the end of the McGrath
tragedy, which is still fresh in the
minds of the sons Of Erin.
The Bantry estat was not far distant
from tne Gap of Dunloe, and was IN
the road to the Come estate, at Glen
gariff. While on the way to her home
Miss Come passed large numbers of
people, the men sad of expression, with
eyes looking vengeance, accompanied
by weeping women. On inquiry Miss
Come and her cousin learned that
these people were on the way to attend
the funeral OF farmer McGrath, who
had lived in the neighborhood. indus
trious and respected for years.
And this was the story they told her:
When the crops were poor, McGrath
went fishing, and in his large sailboat
he often brought home large quantities
of sea-food which he divided with the
neighbors after his orders for the city
markets had been filled. BY hard la
Dor and great sacrifice he had been
able to build a neat little cottage upon
the land which he was renting for
forty-eight pounds a year. and no far
mer in Ireland was happier than far
mer McGrath, surrounded by a faithful
wife, son and four pretty daughters
But this happiness was not destined
to last In the spring, when it came
time to renew the lease, a land
shark who wanted 10 tear down the
cottage and use the land for other pur-
poses, offered a larger SUN for the use
Of the property than McGrath was
able to pay, following which proceed
ing an effort was made 70 evict the
tenants whose constant car and dill
gence had transformed the land into
a spo OF rural beauty. McGrath and
his friends rebeIled against this treat
mer3 and the farmer Tor ~ days -
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-01-21

be made the occasion of an anti British
demonstration, If the plans OF the va
rious committees are carried out. Ever
since the beginning of hostilitieS in
the Transvaal she has been conducting
a pro-Boer agitation in her native land,
advising the young men of Ireland to
keep out of the English army; and it
is said that the atmosphere Of unrest
that now pervades Ireland is partly
the result of this fair patriots lectures
which in themselves are convincing,
but are backed by a beauty of face and
figure that is no less winning.
1t was when she was only fourteen
years Old that Maude Come came into
her home n day and informed her
father that she was going "to do some-
thing for Ireland yet" This statement
had something of the effect of a thun-
derbolt upon the father, who was loyal
to British interests. Colonel Come
was of excellent Irish family, but was
a conservative, n as a Br1IlSn ON
Ger served many years as an attache
at the court of st. Petersburg. His
wife also shared ardently his love for
the mother country, and it was con-
sidered very strange indeed that the
only child's idea should be SO diametri-
cally opposed to their own
But Maude Come had been brought
up under the Influences of the beauli-
full scenery OF Ireland and knew and
loved every spot surrounding her beau
tiful home at Glengariff. During her
visits to the homes of the peasants she
had heard wonderful tales of O'Con-
neil the Liberator, and stories OF the
daring of the rebels, and the redcoats,
during the terrible years of the great
war. Being a very impressionistic
child, these tales affected her greatly
and Maude Come resolved that if there
was any one goal in life toward the
attainment of which she would devote
all her powers it would be the in6epen-
dence of Ireland.
But soon after her dramatic d~eclara-
ton to her father Miss Maude was sent
10 England to receive her education,
-~---4rI 80 [I,:Fo, aud ntIar
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-01-21
A Woman Gunner.

There is one instance of q woman
fighting ON board an English man-of-
war. She was the wife of a gunner on
Admiral Rodney's flagship, and she
piled the trade of a bumboat woman
during the war between England and
France, when Rodney had command
of the channel feet During the
height OF IN engagement Rodney, to
his immense surprise, saw a woman
serving n Of the guns. and doing her
work well. In the heat OF the fight
the admiral overlooked the breach of
discipline and let the woman continue
When the fight was won. Rodney ask
ed the woman;
What are you doing here7"
Fighting the French" said eho.
MY husband is wounded and down in
the cockpit. so I took his place. Do
you think 1 am afraid Of the French"
Very gently she was reprimanded.
and then she was sent ashore with
ten guineas as a reward.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-01-21

the back lying upon the floor. 1t was
trimmed around the foot with very deep
Huted ruf1es of tulle, each ruf1e head
ed with it's own thick double ruching.
The bodice was sleeveless, a style by
the way which is difficult to fit to the
figure; but it can be done with suit
able boning. The most important bone
Is the one in the middle of the front.
Over the satin foundation there were
ruffles of chiffon.
This very pretty white satin dress
will be found most serviceable. 1t a
be worn with many trimmings, each of
which will make it appear like a new
gown. When it is soiled it can be
easily cleaned with dry preparations;
ben one is tired Of the dress it can
worn with a chiffon slip over it,
en it viii indeed be a new gown.
ibbon Trimmings.
4 One guise in hich the white satin
dress will appear is the ribboned one.
Bright geranium satin ribbons are ar
ranged around the skirt and finished
at the front with a double loop. The
waist has ribbon running around it
~diagonally, each ending with a double
loop at the back of the waist.
Three straps Of the bright geranium
ribbon extend over the shoulders loose
ly. A knot of geranium upon the cor
sage completes the ribbon trimming.
All this can be removed very easily,
as 1t is only tackled" on; and in its
place can be worn the little velvet
bolero of emerald green with long
sleeves, extending in an unbroken line
from shoulder to thumb. The lapels OF
the bolero are covered with Russian
lace and there is an edging of the lace
along the shoulder line, where the neck
touches the velvet.
This is extremely smart and Is much
seen in society this winter. 1t Is an
economical move, also. Low cut bod
ices, sleeveless and shabby from long
use. are given a literal new lease Of life
by the wearing of the long sleeved pale
blue, or green, or bright scarlet velvet
bolero. Quite a court look these dress
es have, reminding one by the curious
mingling OF the soft lace with the vel
vet of the days of Robespierre, when
that statesman trimmed his wrists
with lace so deep and of such exceeding
neness that it was the envy OF all the
ladies of France.
The newest evening gloves are smart
" finished. The backs are stitched
with a contrasting color offen with
cold or silver. The tops, which Wrinkle
nnpleasantly in the shoulder gloves
are tuned over like a cuf. This cails
for 4 lining, and, in the very latest I'M
nortations of womanis gloves q long
tons will be found timed with kid to the
, depth 81 q finger. This il turned back
after ths glove y 2
Il you 20 not want Y 2 70 ths frou-
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-01-21

such 1 Way Is to drape It quaint1y but
gracefully oyer tho shoulders. This IS
Z very pretty finish Tor the neck. Of any
low evening dress.
It is the season now, II ever, when
the evening dress is seen; and many
are the devices for making 1t new and
becoming. "A heavy gold cord formed
the basis of a very decorative trim
ming. Along the cord, at short inter-
walls, were strung rosette bows OF a pale
yellow satin ribbon. The entire trim
ming was attached to the dress in big
graceful curves, a rosette terminating
every curve. The bodice consisted OF a
shirring of pale yellow chiffon. There
was a plastron front of tulle embroid-
cred in small red flowers.
Color runs riot this season, yet not
riot, for never were the harmonies
thoroughly preserved. The new color
combinations are unique, but they are
harmonious. Not Carolus Duran him
self could arrange the draperies with
a better eye to the effect of the whole
upon the observer. Some of the newest
combinations are a slatey grey, almost
a steel, with turquoise blue. Another
is tan and green. Pink and purple are
seen together, but are failures unless
the pink be a glorious one with red
shining in every fold, and the purple
glistening with blue in its depths.
Sarah Bernhardt, n being asked the
secret of her color combinations, said
that she always combined the primary
colors. "Red, blue and yellow" said
she, must exist in every color COM
bination." And skillfully pulling over
the elegant gowns that hung in her
wardrobe, she proved her statement.
''This cloak of scarlet" said she, sis
lined with apple green. Green is made
up as every painter will tell you, OF
blue and yellow. There you have the
three colors, red, yellow and blue!"
Taking down an orange cloak, lined
with heliotrope, she explained that
heliotrope was a combination of red
and blue; and that orange is from yell
low. There again were the three pri-
mary colors-red, yellow and blue. So,
in choosing your color combinations, be
ruled by the primary colors, and you
will be sure of success-if one of the
best dressed women in the world can
be believed. HELEN WARD.