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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-19
Howard's Corset Salon.

Every large city boasts Of at least one ex-
elusive establishment for the display and
sale of high-class European and American
novelties in corsets and form auxiliaries,
and the Howard Corset Salon, at 938 F
street, enjoys that enviable distinction in
Washington. For many years the firm was
the Equitable building. but the rapid growth
Of their business necessitated their present
more commodiOus quarters, which have
been deliberately fitted up, and Is today one
Of the coolest corset emporiums Of the
south, II not In the country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-19
Marriare Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to the
following:
White-Will v. Sullivan Of Oxford, Miss.
and Mary Newman Atkins Of this city:
VIM. Whalen and Margaret T.. O'Meara /:
VIM. T. Simmons and Belle R Sears; Ar
thur D. Weakley and ELY Eliza Wilson;
Boiling F. Denham and Selena ". Hixson:
Horace H. White and Annie L. Reed; Bush
rod w. Nichols Of Loudoun county. Va.
and Emma B. Trussell Of Clarke county.
Katie M. Gilbert of Gettysburg, Pa; James
T Sheckel and Mary NJ. Kricher: Walter
+. Walton and Lyde c. Smith; Edgar N.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-19

ing be seen in the work at the new
Star building, the Driscoll apartments, the
Chaplin the Landmore, the Lowell the
American Security and Trust building and
the Wyatt building, and Will be a feature
of the new Willard Hotel-the largest
plumbing contract that has been placed in
Washington.
Mr.. Caverly has fitted up in the show
rooms of his establishment a series of
modern bathrooms that illustrate the best
work in this line that can be produced. The
public are invited to see them at any time
at 5O6 10th street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-19
George Peters Home Place.

EcOrSc refers Home race.
between Reedy branch, which entered the
city near Sth street and Rock creek, under
the name of "street. which binds the city,"
Boundary street and Florida avenue-has
marked the line Of the corporation. At the
foot of the hills now known Columbia
Heights, and yet overlooking much Of the
country southwark on what became square
234 were the Mansion house and buildings
The first named was frame, 36x22 feet in
dimensions. A large frame barn was on
square 3O2, near 18th and W streets, and
the stables and other buildings were built
of logs
This square and that south of it were
long used for burial purposes-Foundry
Methodist Church. No. 234, and ST. Mat
thew's Catholic Church, No. 1885, and each
the first from about 1920 and the second
from 1S4O-and were supposed to be the
last resting places Of many Of the past
generation. The march of improvement
to remove the bodies to cemeteries be-
yond the corporation lines and the ground
was placed on the market for business and
residential purposes. and part has for
many years been In use as a car barn Of
the Washington Traction Company.
The old planter has many descendants
living here and in Maryland, DR.. Peter Of
Georgetown. grandson. among them.
Home of James McCubbin Lingan.
A few hundred yards south Of Dupont
circle-in 10Th street between NJ and N
streets-in 1893 was the home of James Nc
Cubbin Lingan, who owned a part of the
Widows Mite east Of Mr.. Peters Mexico
tract and west of Jamaica, owned by Mr..
Blodgett-now in the most fashionable part
Of Washington. The mansion was a log
house in the middle of 10Th street, just
south Of street, about sixty feet long
and twenty-five wide, and east of it In
square 139 were the log kitchen and Office
Of los tive 1Nya hI tyUa foot
General Lingan was distinguished mill
tary man Of his day, long a resident of
Georgetown, where one of the streets was
named for him. In addition to the Wash
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-19
So rs | $3.50
Gen. Lingan's Residence.

ington tract he owned a number of lots
in Hamburger, near the observatory. His
grandson was Colonel James L. Randolph,
for many years chief engineer Of the Balti-
more and Ohio railroad and now dead.
General Lingan lost his life in Baltimore
when. with General Henry Lee Of Virginia,
who was wounded, attempting to dispense
a mob in 1914
The Jamaica tract laid between the Mt.
Pleasant tract Of Mr.. Peter and Port Royal,
owned by the Davidsons and others, and
was owned by Samuel Blodgett, whose
name became prominent in recent years by
reason of attacks on the title of the present
holders. His home was a frame house,
twenty-one by twenty-eight feet in dimen-
sions, on 18th street near o street, north
Of Scott Circle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-19
Evening Suits and Dinner co.t.

Now that the holiday gayeties are about
to begin. evening dress suits and dinner
coats will be in constant demand by the
men who move in social circles Messrs.
E. H. Snyder & Co., who succeeded the
well-known firm of Snyder & Wood, lii
Pennsylvania avenue, make these garments
of finest fabrics, in the proper styles. at
very reasonable prices. They carry a large
line OF imported woolens and novelties
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-19
Featuring Fine Plumbing.

The plumbing that is put in house Is
worthy Of the attention that Caverly gives
that business. This house gives It's entire
attention to fine plumbing. devoting all it's
time, attention and capital to furthering
the one object, that of perfecting plumbing.
The result Is they do work that is consider
ed without q fault Records, of their plumb
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-19

AT the request Of the Secretary of War
the House committee on insular affairs has
reported bill increasing the salary of the
commissioner of education of Porto R;no
from $4,000 to $4,000 When Prof Brum-
baugh OF the University Of PENNSYLVANIA
accepted the position at the urgent request
OF the PRESIDENT and Secretary Root it was
with the understanding that his salary
should be increased. He received Sc, 600 at
the University Of Pennsylvania and only
accepted the position in Porto Rico out Of
sense Of public duty
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-19
They Dye to Live.

For half a century the famous dye house
of E. E. Wheatley has been established at
1o6s Jefferson avenue in Georgetown. and
many a Presidents wife and grandame has
patronized this. the oldest dying establish
ment in the District. Their reputation for
hgh-class work is proverbial, and many of
their color productions are still a secret.
which account for the extensive patronage
enjoyed,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-19

ANCIENT RESIDENCES
HOMES. RESPECTIVELY, OF ROBERT
PETER AND GEN. LINGAN.
Tract known as "MexicO" on Rock
Creek-Lingan Homestead Near
Dupont Circle.

When the city was laid out the western
tract that was known as Mexico and New
Bottle" on the Potomac and Rock creek,
was the property of Mr.. Robert Peter and
it was devoted mainly to the cultivation or
tobacco. The farm house, a frame 36xll
feet, was located on what Is known now as
the west part Of lot 10, square s. between l.
K, Goth and 9th streets; and the barn.
34x24 feet, was a structure fitted for the
curing of tobacco, then. as for many years
after, the staple production of this section
The location afforded a fine view, the
mouth of Rock creek being near Water and
K streets. scarcely a hundred yards west
and covering much Of what Is now used for
business purposes. Navigable water was
close at hand.
Mr.. Peters home place was on the Mt
Pleasant tract, which, north Of the Jamaica
tract, took in the extreme northern portion
of the city and much of the country beyond
Through this ran the road from Georgetown
to Bladensburg, portion Of Which-that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-19
Sausage With a Name.

The man who can make two blades Of
grass grow where one formerly grew is Q
philanthropist, and the man who can make
sausage finer than any other man Is hardly
less one. Mr.. Loef1er enjoys the distinc-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-19

ton or making the finest sausage. and
hundreds of housewives will buy no other
MI A Loeffier has stands in the big mar
through many leading grocers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-19
Christmas Gifts Made of Rubber.

A small boys heart would be delighted by
a pair of rubber noos seg christmas morn
ing. And those Of fspsE years would well
come stylish macintosh Or rain coat. The
Goodyear Rubber Company. so7 Pennsylva-
mia avenue, are headqppaq4fters for these use
full, sensible gifts. They handle everything
in rubber. and whaty4s purchased there
may be relied upon to be perfectly satisfac-
tory. AS examples 6of9' Ahe size and COM
pleteness of the stoeH, pay be mentioned
nlackintoshes as low as 50, while the stylish.
tailormade rain ffprauge in price from
SIS to $50 At this store Swill be found
Der and oil clothing. oil and rubber horse
and carriage covers, hot water bottles.
fountain syringes, and in fact everything
that Is made of rubber
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-19
Held for Grand Jury.

James Hopkins was today held in 81 900
bonds for the grand jury by Judge Kmball
In the Police Court to answer the charge
OF forging the name of Richard Mosee to a
check for SO on the Capital Savings Bank.
The prisoner denied the accusation,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-19

Charles Saunders today pleaded guilty in
valued at 50 from Bette Cook. The penalty
imposed by Judge Kimball was fine Of
$40. with the alternative Of thirty days in
Jail In default
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-19
THE TEXTILE WORKERS.

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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-28
Hospital Notes.

sheltering Arms Hospital reopened We'd
nesday, after being closed for the past
month, during which time many improve
rnents have been made. The buildings
have been thoroughly renovated, and are
now clean, fresh, and in many parts new.
Mrs. a H. White, of Washington, is
suoerintendsnt of the hospital, succeeding
Miss I.fnebach. who recently resigned and
has gone TO her home, in North Carolina
One fever patient was admitted to the
hospital Wednesday evening.
The Virginia Hospital will not be open
for patients until the 18th of October. The
first floor of the annex and the basement
OF the hospital will be opened on the lst
for clinic patients.
Miss Reed, who has been under treat
ment at the Retreat for weeks past, was
discharged yesterday morning.
Mr. Calvey was operated upon at the
Retreat yesterday morning.
Mr. Bleckley, a. fever patient, was
received at the Retreat Wednesday after
noon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-28
Funcra! Services.

Tue funeral of Miss Elizabeth L. Van
Lew will take place at o'clock this
afternoon from the residence. No. Ell
East Grace Street, with simple ceremonies.
The interrnent viii be in Shockoe Hill Gem
etery.
Messrs. ". j. Davis, H. NJ Tyler, A C.
Becker. Franklin Stearns, o. III. Russell,
a. c. Blair and Dr. Marcy and Messrs.
Iacss. Yarbrough and Hancock
The funeral of Annie Barnett took place
~ 4.3o O'Clock yesterday afternoon from
The funeral of Mr. NJ. c. Campbell viii
take place at $50 o'clock this afternoon
from Emmanuel Baptist Church
The funeral Of Mrs. Emma Willis took
Mace Wednesday afternoon at4:S9 O'Clock
from the residence, No 81 West Nam
,rhe funeral of Mr. William B. Remke
took place yesterday morning at O'Clock
from St. Mary's Church
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-28
INTERESTING, III TRUE.
You Can Try 1t For Yourself and

Prove 1t.
One grain OF the active principle in Stu
arts dyspepsia Tablets viii digest 5000
grains Of meat. eggs or other wholesome
food, and this claim has bern proven by
actual experiment which anyone can per-
form Tor himself IN the following manner:
Cut hard boiled eggs into very small pieces
as il would be If mastIcated, place the egg
and Two or three Of the tablets in a bottle
or jar containing warm water heated to
IS degrees (the temperature OF the body
and keep it at this temperature for three
and one half hours, at the end of which
time the egg viii be as completely digest
ed as it would have been in the healthy
stomach OF a hungry boy.
The point OF this experiment is that
what Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets viii do
to the egg in The bottle It win do TO the
egg or meat in the stomach and nothing
else viii rest and inWigorate the stomach
so safely and effectuaEy. Even a little
child can take Stuart's Tablets with safety
and benefit II its digestion is weak and
the thousands OF cures accomplished by
their regular daily use are easily explain
ed when it is understood that they are
composed OF vegetable essences, aspetic
1,epsn. diastase and Golden Seal, which
rningles with the food and digest ii thor
ougfiy giving the, oVerworked stomach
q chance to recuperate.
Dieting never cures dyspepsia, neither
DO pills and cathartic medicines, which
simply irritate and intiane the intestines.
When enough food is eaten and promptly
dsgested there will be no constipation. nor
in fact will there be disease of any kind,
because good digestion means good health
in every organ.
The merit and success OF Stuart's Dys-
pepsia Tablets are world wide and they
ara sold at the moderate price OF go cents
for full size package in every drug store
IN the United States ard Canada. as well
as in Europe.
For ths information Of those interested
a little book will be mailed free by ad-
dressing F. A. Stuart Co., Marshall. Mich,
giving briefly the symptoms of the various
forms of stomach weakness, causes and
cure.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-28
LITTLE UMPLEASANTNESS
DR.. ellis and Mr.. Mann Disagree with
Each Other.


Just as The firenen,s parade had passed
Tenth and Main S.Tes.s y, see.daN a young
lady who had De II standing on the cutp-
stone in front OF the Gans-Rady store,
tainted and fell backward upon the pave
lnent. striking her head with great force.
She was carried into Owens < Minor
Drug Co s soy ana restoratives applied.
Examination revealed the fact that the
blow On The head was not serious.
The city ambulance was passing and
Dc. G:lls was asked By several Witnesses
to the accident 10 attend the young lady.
He had The ambulance drawn up in front
of the drug store and went inside to see
the injured lazy. She had partially re-
covered from the shock al that time, but
DIR Giils started 10 perform his duty
One of The clerks in the store, Mr..
Herbert Mann. Of Petersburg, requested
the doctor 10 take the ambulance from
before the door, as i tended to create
a sensation ard draw a crowd. Dr. ellis
denurred and said that he had charge
o: the ambulance and would take it
wherever Il was needed as provided for in
the city ordinances
The clerk and :he doctor then exchanged
more remarks and unpleasentness fol-
lowed.
TIE young lady recovered sufficiently
10 be sent home in carriage Of the Rich
1aond Transfer Company.
She gave her name AS Miss Gathright.
and lived n Futon
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-28
JUSTICE JOHN
AND THE FIRENIE:lN
The Great Dispenser Tries to Know
Them All.
NEGROES AFRAID OF RED SHIRTS
James f. Morris, Colorcd. Gets Long
Sentence in Jail Tor Eobbins an
Intoxicated Man Cutting
scrapc and a Marriage.
NEGROES AFRAID OF RED SHIRTS

The Great Dispenser rolled down Inc
street yesterday morning shaking hands
with every fireman he saw as if he vas
ms own particular friend, and il ne
s1oeR't know every mothers son OF EN- be
fore they leave II viii be the fireman ;
fault.
He might have put on a red shirt and
joined The parade. being an Old iFeiii s.
but he vas afraid of being taken ior lt-e
next Governor OF North Carolina
RED SHIRT ASSEMBLE
Severai Aorsll Caroline negroes peeped
Into the Police Court and immed1ateiE
broke for the street.
They took the audience Of f}rem2n pres
ent for a Democratic Red Shirt iieel! l;
The fire-iaGsises turned out strong, ana
were sive.l tae seats Of hoEo: ana LIE
best OF everything in the SHOP
The Great Dispenser showed up strong
on sim .,:1linss. and entw-nea himself
around The hearts of the STRANGERS IKE q
convolvulus vine around an Old TN gut
Ter.
Willie Smith and Frank Scott (colored0
'Gell on some words and the2 leu CUT.
Frank Scott ran Wilile with knife, ana
then. reversing the order Of Things Nlikie
Scott reached a pile OF bricks, his favor
ste and TnsJy weapons ana tAeh N34hie
Smith ran Frank.
Il was charged, also shat Wilkie got a
pistol, but the Circumstance that seaisd
their doom WIS = chance remark uial 'hts
were shooting dee.
Five dollars fine each, and both went
20 the pen.
A SMALL THIEF.
Harvey Mood, black picanninE, WAS
charged with stealing a watch from Laura
Minor. He said, he did not steal it; he car
ried 1t back. Laura Minor. not having aIe-
pearel, the case was continued one day
James t. Morris and three other negroes
steered a. D. Farmer, an Intoxicated
white man into a house of i'll repute, ana
there. while he had his coat off, robbed
vim Of $40 and pistol, which were III lile
coat
Morris was given six months fat and
Twelve months under security.
He was also promised n plenty Of COM
pany as soon as the other three were
John crizz (eolored, was charged with
assaultiag with 6 knife, viii intent to
main. disable disfislre and xii! and other
wise paralyze one James Robinson talso
co1orede.
FOUGHT OVER TEN CENTS
The fight was over ten cent stakes in a
crap game. out at the hobby horses
Dr.. Fisher testified that James was cut
,n the shoulder and in tie back about three
inches long and one and a half deep for
each wound
James was also present TO ten the
tale.
John criss was sent to the grand jury.
which meets next Monday.
Daniel Fountain tcolored) was charged
with the betrayal Of Mamie bingham
Daniel concluded that the marriage state
was at least one step more desirable than
q penftentiary cell ana sslit, and expressed
2 desire for wedlocl-
A colorea preacher was sent for. and the
marriage ceremony was performed in the
presence OF a few friends and the court
Then the court adjourned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-28
Two Ladies Qualify.

The first time in a long while two Ia
dies qualified in the Chancery Court as
executives of a will. They are Mrs
Florence e. Douglas and Miss. T. Maud
Fletcher, who qualified as executives OF
the will OF the, late w F, Fletcher Inc
estate left is valued at $500
James Timberlake (coloreO was con-
victed of a felonious assault in the Hus-
tings Court yesterday, and was sent 70
ia5I for six months and fined So
In the Law and Equity Court yesterday.
the suit of J. NJ Thompson against Mrs
A. j. Carter for $215 was on trial. The
case Involves the signature to note.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-28
mn. HANCOCK A BENEDICT.
Miss Watkins the Bride OF the popu-
iar1s & o. Official.

Miss Katherine burlington Watkins,
the daughter OF The late Major Caring
Ton Watkins. became the bride of Mr..
John a. fiancock, postmaster OF the
Chesa psalle ana ONO Railway. yesterday
The wedding was q very quiet affair, ow-
ing 10 q recent death in the groom S
family, and only Ike members of the inn
mediate families we're present. The
ceremony was performed by the Rev
Or. Jere Wi1herspoon. pastor of the
isrA.se-street Presbyterian Church,
at the country home OF the bride, Neva-
sink. Chesterfield county
The couple left Immediately afterward
on a Canadian tour, where the honey
moon Viii be spent
Mr.. and Mrs. Hancock viii be at home
after November list, at No. 90 Nest
Grace Street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-28
Quietly Married.

Mr.. Irving c. Trainham. OF Barton
Heights, and Miss Annie j. Kelley, daugh
, ter of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Kelley, of No
3l6 South Pine Street, We're quietly mar
RED last Tuesday night, with only the
relatives of the contracting parties present.
The ceremony was performed by Rev Dir.
Hutson. OF Pine-Streer Baptist Church.
The only attendant was her cousin, Miss
\ Hattie Davis. Their future home will be
with the brides parents, No. 3l6 South
Pine St,eet.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-28
Wifl, the Sick.

Dr.. J. w. Henson was somewhat bet
Mrs. r. Maxwell is quite sick at her
residence, No. 1921 East Marshall Street.
Nr. Fe lix Smith was better yesterday
and hopes are entertained for his recovery.
Col r. B. Munford. commissioner of
the revenue, who has been i'll at his
home on East Cary Street for some time.
is rapidly improving, and may be able
10 be at his office Saturday or Monday.
A report was in circulation yesterday to
the effect that Col. Nunford was in Il
critical condition, but this was a mistake.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-28
Tug CAPTAIN Adiud Ged insl !.

Captain James Grant. for many years
one of the best-known tuS-boat captains
on the James river, was adjudsed insane
nv a commission of lunacy at the city jail
yesterday. Captain Grant is about
fifty years of age, and has long resided
in Fulton. At one time he was quite
wealthy, but met with raverses. and lost
his money and property. He has a wife
and several children. who have the sym
pathy Of a large circle OF friends In their
affliction.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-28
He SHOT HIMSELF.
The victim had Been to See sherlock

Holmes.
What may prove TO be the .treck:ns o. a
young life happened last nisht d. sns
Lexington Hotel. During the afternoon
the bell of room No. % was frequently
rting When the bell boy responded, the
occupant Of the room called him billy,
and asked, rs everything all right
Where is Prof. Monanty?' ana othef
foolish questions. The young man woulo
then dismiss the servant. This perior-
nance was kept up until Clerk. Dodson
finally answered the last summons. on
reaching the room he found the occu-
pant with his sleeves oiled up and the
blood flowing from an artery hyIto-
derrnic syringe was in his hand and he
was in the act of again shooting his arm
with the needle The poor fellow rayed
constantly, saying that he was sherlock
Holmes and that he had to meet some
friends at / o'clock Monday to so TO
the great Robinson Circus, which is TO
exhibit in Richmond on that day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-28
SAVAGES IN WARFARE.
Deserters From Civilization are i's
Worst A1YcrSnricS.

That highly -civilized men should desert
their kind, Join savage races ard aetua.-
ly fight against their own countfSfflsl
seems almost incredible. Yet there are
many Instances OF the kind, ana IN nine
eases out Of ten these deserters iron.
civilization adopt ali the worst traits OF
the peenle they join. and OFTEN suti'<sss
s.s,em IN cruelty and cunning.
IN Cochin China where the French nave
for nearly twenty years been CARRYING on
a relentless warfare against the blood
thirsty pirates who infest the coasts, and
especially the great rivers, the naval and
military forces every now and aSain dis
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-28
EE!Izs' Maid OF Honor.

At the meeting Wednesday of the Rich
mond Lodge of Elks, Miss Add:e W.
Chaffin, the second daughter of Mr.. R. g..
Chafffn, was unanimously elected first
maid Of honor TO Miss Ruffin, the Queen
Of The Danville Street Carnival These
young ladies IRE first cousins. Miss Ruff
fms parents are from Powhatan county
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-28
Prnnerfy Transfers.

The following property transfers were
recorded yesterday:
Richmond: Samuel Il. Pulliam and wife
to Bertha Neurohr, 20 feet on East side
First or Howard Street, $500
Henrico: Amelia Fuller to Emma j.
Burch, &c 6-12 feet on North side Park
Avenue, 1l6 6-12 feet East OF Deep Run
Street, Sl3l.