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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-06

Messrs. J. F. King, Charles Slater and
others. representing the local branch OF the
American Antitrust League, called at the
District building yesterday afternoon to
make inquiry in relation to the alleged re-
fusal of the Commissioners to permit the
local democrats to hold open-air meetings.
The Commissioners were out OF the build
ing at the time, but the delegation was
Informed that speeches can be made from
wagons. provided the vehicles do not OBJ
suuct the streets. 1t was stated on behalf
OF the Commissioners that the police will
be instructed to interpret the law applicable
IN such cases as literally as possible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-06
MANAGERS MEET.
Board of Citixens' Relief Association
in SesafOu.

IN Se881Ons
The regular meeting Of the board Of man.
ayers Of the Citizens Relief Association
was held yesterday afternoon in the board
Of trade rooms, Justice C. c. Cole presid-
ing. Bills amounting to $3.50, for supplies
distributed among the needy poor OF the
city, were received and approved. The
amount covered the expenditures for the
months Of February and March.
The United States Marine Band will give
concert in the near future for the benefit
of the association. To arrange for the af-
fair a committee consisting of Gen. G. NJ.
Sternberg, chairman, and Mrs. Horace Gray.
Mrs. H. B. F. Mcfarland, Miss Fredricka
Rodgers and Mrs. ]. W.. Babson was APP
pointed to confer with the officials Of the
band. The information that tho band had
signif1ed Its willingness to give the concert
for the benefit of the charity work was
contained in letter from Mr.. John w.
Ross of the board of District Commission
ers. The members of the association ex-
pressed qualification at the action of the
musicians. 1t is believed the concert will
be a success.
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Marriage Licences.

Marriage licenses have been issued to the
following:
White-Samuel Biedler and Elizabeth v.
Murphy; Russell Kalbaugh and Mae Long,
both of Covington, Va; Henry z. Tyler of
this city and Bertha R. Thompson of St.
Marys county, Nd; William W. Barclay
of Carlisle, Pa, and Eleanor A. Gilliand of
jefferson, Iowa. Charles NJ. Thomas and
Kate l. Rudasill both of Madison county,
Va.
Colored-Thomas j. Rose and Marie But
Ter; Albert ]. Porter Of Gainesville, Md,
and Amelia NJ. Johnson of this city: John
H. Price and Mary Tayler: Frank Locker
of Stafford county, Va, and Anne Boone Of
this city
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-06

In accordance with the terms of an agree
ment entered into between the Baltimore
and Potomac, the Baltimore and Ohio and
the Columbia railroads and the District
Commissioners. the Commissioners have ac-
cepted a public highway constructed by the
baltimore and Ohio company. running from
the AnacOStia to the Sheriff road The
last-named company was today authorized
by the Commissioners to close the Ana
costa and Sheriff road crossings of rho
Baltimore and Ohio tracks and erect barri-
cadeS across the same within the COM
panys right of way, SO as To prevent their
use. in accordance with the above-mention-
ed agreement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-06
BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD.

schedule n elect December A, lS.N.
Leave washington from station corner Of New yer<
For Chicago sn ssy S sss ans s T..tDu,sa m
For Cincinnati st Louis and IndlanapCs EI.
Express, i2:o5 night. daily ' '''O p'~'
For Pittsburg and Cleveland. 1925 am. $40 and
For teu i busy Toledo and Detroit, 1905 night.
For WINCHESTER AM way stations, 1856 an,
e; Esr a nart y ;S s:I RjP pm. daily.
BID 0 $50 500 ~ siOGS 11:SS
1910. $50. 1s:o0. .io:05, XII 30 XII IS pm.
$50 pm. Sundays $50 am, 4:s5 pm.
For frederick. week days, s:3o a m, Io:55 a. m.
For Hsgerstown. fio:S5 am. and 1880 pm.
80. $50. 7o5 VI" pm p Sundays sA soS am lis.
s0S way points week days
II :25 pm. Sundays, 300 a LIS. 4:3S. 1905.
deys. s:s5 am. 4:3o. $3.50 pm. sundays. 900
ROYAL BLUE LINE.
All trains Illuminated with Pintsch light.
sf SaT end rs iSo FAST ,s sssE So
Pullman Pull Train Dining Car, sos. Dining Car,
and 5 EsSt snsd Sps open at d loco Oecsk
noon. 1:l5 dining Cars, 300. sos Dining Carsl
SID l;3o tsleepirg Car open 1000 oclock), and
Psrlor Cars on Ill day trainsL
LIS and 800 pm week days 12:o5 noon Sun
For Cape a, MAY May week days. 1908 and 1:l5 pm.
Baggage called for and checked from hotels ana
ticket Offices 6l9 Pennsylvania avenue NV, New
York avenue , and 18th street and at Depot:
ID Vice President Mgr. Pass. Traffic.
and General Manager. mhiI-65
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-., STATION Corner of Sixth ard Is Streets.
tSo AN week days. pITTSBJRG ENPRESs -
M parior and Dning Cars Harrisburg TO PittsIurg
iV:po Al PENNSYLVANIA LINfTTED.-PulIman
TIt'piiis' DINING, Smoking. and Observation Cars
Harilsi,urg TO Chicago, Cincinnati. Indianapolis
%. Louis Cleveland and Toledo. Buffet Parlor Car
1880 AN. FAST LINE-Pullman Buffet Parlor
.ar 70 harrisburg. Buffet Parlor Car Harrisburg
$50 Pm. CHICAGO AND ST. LOUIS EXPRESS
Sleeping Car Washington St Louis and Sleep
ing and Dining Cars Harrisburg to Indianapo
81. Louis Nashville Via Cincinnati and LousSlllel
10 Pm. WESTERN ExPRESs.- Pullman Sleep
r rS Gar to Pfttsburg and Chicago. Dining Car 10
20 PM SOUTHWESTERN ExPRFss-pullman
siIsteplns Cars Washington to Pittsburg and Iar-
ni SIag 10 st. Louis, Cleveland and Cincinnati.
1910 Pm PACIFIC ExPREss.-Pullman Sleeping
'S5 AN for Kane, Canandaigua Rochester and
10 H 5o H. Fails daily; except Sunday.
30 6hf"y For For WHILE WiIIIiiamsIort daily $50 PM
and f %aEsra FsS a RSeh ssee Erie Rnt
with Sleeping Car Washington to Rochester
falo and Niagara Falls daily Pullman Sleeping
FOR P MaTi aIG 10 Rochester Saturdays
foA ihl-AI'tLfHlA. NEW YORK AND THE
400 Pm. CONGRESSIONAL LIMITED daily.
Reg Regular at 100 Dining Carr, 200, T:55 Sis,
from W HG lRing SaF aad i liz go 9pins Car
S Gar i from Baitmorel $50 1000 and L1s cM,
II 90 Dining Car from Wilmington, A No. 1 EN-
100 a 9So II i n P Car from saItImorel GO
press l2:l5 IN. week days, 2:0l and $40 T. II.
For Boston without change, 7:55 AN. week davs
and 500 PM. daily.
For Baltimore, $50. 700. 700, TBS s:15 900.
a 100 a 1879 sd q 20 90 Am I,ntd 1I1S ed
6:4o; 6;15, $50. 80, 1000. 1910, 1i:35 and
LEO Pm, On Sunday, 200. 100 sis. 300
Dos, 1850. II 90 AN, 1918 LIS POI 3.I5
$50 a 90 Limited, 40. 500, $40, Glib ESQ
40: 1000, 10 40 and II 80 pm.
week days. Sundays 9:o5 An "
For Annapolis. 200 and 900 AM 12:I5 and s.40
Pm week days Sundays, 900 AN and 100
For Old Point Comfort via boswell and Cbesapeake
and Ohio Railway II As M week DAYS with
through Pullman Buffet Parlor Car
Florida Spacial'' for Jacksonville and ST AuPls
tine. go PM week days. Express for Florida
and points on Atlantic Coast Line 4: 80 A NJ
1907 Pm. daily; Richmond only, II As A NJ week
days: Atlanta Special via Richmond and Seaboa I'd
Air Line, 300 Pm. daily. Accommodation for
Quantico 7:i5 AN. daily and 4:25 PM week
days. VIVA
SEAsHoRE CONNECTIONS
For Atlantic City tvia Delaware River Bridge ALL
rail routeD. l2:45 I. NJ week days Through Pull.
man Buffet Parlor Carr, 3;l5 q 90 Congressional
Street Wharf, 1000 and IL 90 A NJ i2;45 p M
week days, II 80 PM. daily. 1880
For Cape May, HOO AN. week days, IL 80 NJ
Ticket Offices. corner Fifteenth and G Streets. and
at the station, Sixth and Streets, where orders
can be left for the checking baggage to destina
ton from hotels and residences
Telephone call '144l' for PENNSYLVANIA Railroad
Cab Service.
]. R. WOOD.
=, ,,,---r General Passenger Agent.
]. B. HUTCHINSON. General Manager. mhl4
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EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Newport News for Fortress Mon
roe and Norfolk at $50 pm.
Steamer Charles Manchester for Mt. YER
non at 10 am and i As pm
Steamer Estelle Randall for Glymont and
intermediate points at $50 am
Steamer Wakefield for Colonial Beach ana
river landings at am
Steamers Columbia and Belle Haven Tor
Alexandria every hour.
Trains leave 1914 street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Arlington. For Mount Vernon
hourly from 10 am. to pm.
Cars run from Aqueduct bridge to Airing
ton, Fort Myer and Falls Church every haIt
hour from am. to L m.
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Thorough Enxineerfnr.

In the course of its usual routine business.
Washington Association. No. 1, N. "A s. T.,
acted upon several applications for member
ship at its regular meeting Wednesday
evening. The association also accepted the
offer Of a prominent engineering firm to
place display case of it's specialties in the
hall of No. 1. On the call Of the president
for lectures. papers, ETC., Mr.. H. P. Clark
addressed the gathering on 'Thoroughness
in Engineering"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-06
Funeral of Francis s OboId

Funeral services will be held tomorrow
morning at $40 o'clock in ST. Peters
Church over the remains OF Francis 6.
Cbold. who died Wednesday evening at his
residence. All A street southeast
Mr. ObOld was seventy-five years old and
had been a resident of this city for The
past forty-fve years. He was engaged in
business as a building contractor, but some
fifteen years ago retired. He had the re-
spect and esteem of a large circle of friends.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-06
Steamboat Co.
RAILROADS.
ALEXANDRIA AND MI. VERNON
RAILWAY COMPANY

WASHINGTON, ALEXANDRIA AND MI. VERNON
RAILWAY COMPANY.
From Station 1917 st. and Pennsylvania ave.
In effect November 1, 1899.
For Alexandria. week days. $3.50. I:0i, 1880 500.
$685. $50, 9:25. 1000. l1:00 1l:45 am, x12:05.
1920, I2:i5 x1:2O. 1:45. 300, 2:40, S:25, 1859.
x4:15 4:5O sos x5:20, $40, 6:04, $780, ZOO.
1895, $500 $500. 1000, go, l1:5s p.m Sundays,
7:45. $500, 9:45. 1880. l1:l5 am, 200 noon
1915 1:3O 2:15 300 3:45 4:3O. 5:15. 600, 6:i5.
1880 s:15. 800. 1000. il:2o, II 80 p. m oo,
For Mt. Vernon. week so days 6:Se 500 1929
900 pm. sundays. $500. 1870 noon. 2:l5. 3:45.
For Arlington and Aqueduct Bridge, week days.
500. $3.50 1875, 1000 Hoo NJ .l2;o5; '12:se
$3.50 I:06. 500 pm. Sundays, 7:45 300, e:i5,
1880 11:15 am, 1900 noon. 12:45. 1870, 2:l5.
300 3:45 4:30. 5:15. 500. GAS. T:3O S:IS pm.
Parcels carried on all trains. Baggage checked
Express To Arlington only.
q. e. ABBOT. J. CoLvN,
President ns-aol Superintendent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-06
Results of n RmnaHYny

There was runaway in the CAPITOL
grounds yesterday afternoon, a horse be-
longing to the War Department which
was in charge of Edward Palmer becoming
frightened and running down the hill The
buggy smashed a big show window at ]
+ Jarvis store, corner Pennsylvania ave-
nue. and ID street Damage to the window
and stock amounted TO about 500 The
buggy was badly damaged and the horse
Was seriously injured. The driver was
thrown from the conveyance and painfully
injured
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-06

From report made TO the District Com
missioners by Mr.. James L. Pugh, jr., the
prosecuting attorney of the District in the
Police Court, it appears that persons deliv-
er!ng lectures here, even when an admission
fee is charged. are not required to pay a
license In view of this report, 1t Is I'M
derstood the Commissioners will recommend
such an amendment to existing law as will
require the payment Of a license where such
entertainments are given for gain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-06
AMUSEMENTS,

THE HASHIM ACADEMY DEAL.-The
closing of the Academy of Music contract
with Mr.. Hashim has been formally an
nounced. He will take possession on July
1 in order to renovate and redecorate the
Academy for opening his season on Sep
TENDER 1. He intends to make the house
very beautiful, and has a great deal Of
capital behind him. Two performances
daily will be given.
CRADLE SONGS OF MANY Ma
TTONS. musical entertainment to be
given tonight and tomorrow at the National
Rifles Armory for the benefit of the sum-
mer home of the Washington Founding
Hospital promises to be one of the most
interesting performances ever presented
by local children. One hundred and fifty
little girls dressed in the costumes of the
different nations will sing the respective
lullabys. Charles Pokagon, chief of the
POttawatomies. has written an Indian lula
by, which will be sung by Eta Schnid.
He has also prepared a little birch bark
souvenir for each child taking part.
COMPOSER TO CONDUCT-victor Her
bert has been induced by Messrs. Barnabee
and Mcdonald and Manager Rapley to re-
main over and conduct the matinee per-
Torrance of THE Niceroy" tomorrow. Mr..
Herbert led last night with success. 1t was
hoped to make arrangements by which De-
Koven would conduct one performance Of
his music at the Columbia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-06
Anti-vivi.ection Bill Approved

A favorable report has been made by the
District Commissioners on Senate bill r.
known as the anti-vivisection measure The
Star
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-06

FOR QUALITY AND FINE FLAVOR.
Abner & Drury's famous ''BOCk' BEER
leads them all. The most delicious Book
that Washington has ever known. Call for
it in saloons For case. phone 1912.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-06
Wrinkle. May Come From Care

We are covering competition with wrin-
kles and driving rivals to distraction with
our immense sale of pure butter James F.
oyster 80 Pa. ave, and all markets-Ad
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-06
so1rTuDOUN SPRING LAMBS AND

WASHINGTON DRESSED BEEF
the finest of the season will be displayed
at our stands IN Center Market tomorrow.
Don't fail to visit US If you want the choic-
est meats Of any kinds. at lowest prices.
Tender Juicy steaks and roasts a speciality.
II T KEANE. 49-51 CENTER MARKET,
AND Q WHOLESALE ROW.
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LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Academy-"A Black Sheep"
Columbia-Anna Held in "Papa's Wife.
Kernan's Lyceum-"Jolly Grass Widows.
National-The Bostonians in THE Sere-
made"
New Grand-Mr. and Mrs h M RoyIe
and polite vaudeville.
Rifles HalI-"CradIe Songs of Many Ma
tons"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-06
S1.25 To baltimore and Return SI25
via PennsyIvanIn Railroad

April . and 5. good To return until Monday
April 8. All trains except the Congressional
Iimited-Adyr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-06

AT JOHNSTON's. 10 7TH ST. NV.
15c Pure Broken Coffee for 9I2c. h.
35c. Best Elgin Butter for 26l2c. ID.
Best Sugar, 81 &C. ID, with Tea and Coffee.
lie. pkgs. Quaker Buckwheat, &c.
Pillshury's Best Flour, s4.S5 Dbl.
Fresh Country Eggs. 12i2C. doz.
Best Family Flour. So. 10 Dbl.
Best Lily Flour. s. 9S Dbl
1Sc. Quaker Pan Cake Flour, 1Oc. package
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-06
Huyler's Easter Gifts
Highway Accented.

Delicious BonbOns and Chocolates. in
Fancy Baskets, Boxes and Eggs. Cor F
and 18th SITS. n.w-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-06
CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO RAILROAD.

CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO RAILROAD
THROUGH THE GRANDEST SCENERY OF
A Al l;Si, AZ ALL IT,, TRAINS vEsTIBuLED.
ALL MEALS SERVED IN DINING CARS
STATION, SIXTH AND STREETS
Schedule in effect February "a 1900
2:15 PM nAILY-Cincinnati and St I,onis Spe-
cial-Solld train for Cincinnati. Pullman Sleepers
to Cincinnati. Lexington. Louisville. Indianapolis
and st. Louis without change. Parlor Car Cow
irgton, Va, to Virginia Hot Springs Parlor Car
Cincinnati TO Chicago.
11:l0 M. DAILY-F. F. V. Limited-Solid train
for Cincinnati Pullman Sleepers Cincinnati,
Lexington and Louisville without change, open for
occupancy at pm. Connection for Hot Springs.
Va, daily. Pullman Compartment Car 10 Virginia
Hot Springs without change. daily. except Sum
days. Observation Car Hinton 10 Cincinnati.
Sleepers Cincinnati to Chicago and st. Louis
ll:i5 AM DAILY. EXCEPT SUNDAY-For
Newport News, Norfolk and Old Point Comfort (yIa
Penna. X r.: r.; F.. a 7. and Richmond. Through
Pullman Buffet Parlor Car
2:15 PM DAILY-For Gordonsvflle, Charlottes.
Vile. Staunton daily, and for Richmond daily ex-
cept Sunday
Reservation and tickets at Chesapeake and Ohio
Offices 513 Pennsylvania avenue. 6o9 l4th ST. near
r. and at the station. Telephone call I44l for
Pennsylvania Railroad cab service.
b. W. FULLER. General Passenger Agent
Telephone 1865. fe2l
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-06

Gas Ranges with hot water connections,
something new. A Eberly's Sons, us 9TH
st. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-06

Taken for health gives pleasureTal1en
for pleasure gives health-delightfal, re-
freShing Saratoga ArOndack Water. All
you can drink for > cents at Kaiser & Co.
Mineral Water Depot SIS 18th st. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-06
1T COSTS NO MORE.

Schneider's famous MALT BREAD is
only sc. loaf Same price, but so much bet
ter than any other bread. More wholesome
more inviting-nOre nourishing. AT grocers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-06

Amendment Proposed.

Huyler's. Fancy Baskets, Boxes and Eggs
filed with delicious Bonbons and ChOco-
late. Cor. F ard 18th sts-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-06

WASHINGTON DRESSED BEEF,
Spring Lamb. New York Roast Beef, Del
monfco Steak. go to John r. Kelly, West
End Mkt. 22d & P; 9th street wing, Center
Mkt Corned Beef a specially
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-06
LADIES NEW EASTER GLOVES

AS we'll as Misses and Men's-are now
ready. in all the swell spring shades.
Greatest variety Of styles in the city. Get
fitted early and avoid disappointment. 81 up.
LOUVRE GLOVE CO, new store. 931 F st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-06
CITY ITEMS.

Dove Brand Hams
are the finest. They are mild. They have
the flavor and the trim. You can get just
what you want in the ham line, any size
by calling at the reliable stands.
MILLER & KROGMANN,
1ts Center and K st. Markets
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-06

Try Raisirger's Ice Cream, 81 gal; Coo
half gal 30 c. st NV. Fancy Cakes, ETC.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-06
LunChann

IS not complete without bottle of Black
ana n-'the American Porter''-product
OF the Anheuser-Busch Brewing Assn that
riVals ana excels the best English Porter,
STOUT or All and ALI. Orders addressed to
i. u: Harper. manager Washington branch.
Will be promptly eXecuted-AdVt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-06
Clockwork Butter Service

C1OckwOrk Butter Service
is obtainable by ordering of D. VIM. Oys-
ter. Send postal stating quantity and when
wanted to d. VIM. Oyster, Center Mkt
Phone 12S5.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-06

EASTERl EASTERI EASTERi
Bring the children to see our large Easter
display. ]. F. Sheetz, 732 18th st. NV. Fine
Candies, sc. Ii.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-06

A THOUSAND TIMES A YEAR
we sit down to the table. spend 30 days In
the operation Of eating: 1t is most important
that eat Pure Butter" JAMES F.
OYSTER, 300 Pa ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-06

DRINK KENNY'S TEAS AND CoFFEEs.
Highest quality. Lowest prices. Sugars
at cost. c. D. KENNY CO., 8 City Stores.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-06

DOVE BRAND HAMS
are sold In all markets and the noted stores
in the District.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-06
VIM, Jr., 4 j. j. Miller

are prepared at all times to furnish you
with Dove Brand Meats, Ostmann's Coun-
try Sausage. Loeff1er's Sausage and Pud-
dings, Cooked Dove Hams and Tongues. IT.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-06

Send trial order for RosenfeId's Pure Ice
Cream and Ices. So H ct. me-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-06
What Shall We Have for
NDesserfP

This question arises in the family every day. Let
rs answer it today. Try Jell-O delicious and
healthful dessert. Prepared in two minutes. No
boiling! no baking! simply add boiling water and
set to cool. Flavors-Lemon, Orange. Raspberry and
Strawberry. Get package at your grocers today.
10 cents. fe26- m14
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-06

S1.zS to baltimore and Return via
q. and O.. Saturday and Sunday April 7
and S.-Adyt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-06

assistance only. Many Of the cases OF Sc
rous illness could be checked at once with
Crab Orchard Water, taken in time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-06

April and s. good for return until follow
ing Monday. Tickets good on all trains ex-
cept Royal Limted.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-06

Easter Novelties at J. Jay Goulds, 9th st.
ap5-St*
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-06-05
A TIMELY SKETCH
OF the Life of Prof. st. George Tucker
Brooke, of Morgantown.

ST. George Tucker Brooke, Professor
of Common and Statue Law 10 the
University of West Virginia, was
born July p, 1874, at the University
of Virginia. His father was prom
inent lawyer OF Richmond. Va, but
his maternal grandfather, the late
Henry St. George Tucker, was Profess
sor of Law in the University OF Nir-
ginia at the time of Mr.. Brooke's
birth. He was attending school in
Richmond when the war broke out in
1861. In the fall Of that year he APP
Piled for and was accepted as mid
shipman in the Confederate navy, and
ordered to duty under Commodore
Forrest, at the Norfolk navy yard.
He served at that station upon the re-
eeiving ship until the evacuation of
Norfolk, when he was assigned to a
gunboat and assembled the James river
to Richmond. He took part in the
repnlse of the Monitor and other Fed
eral gunboats in their attack upon
the fort at Drewery's Bluff. While
in this service he fell into wretched
health and his appointment was re-
voked. After recruiting at home sew
eral mouths, in 1868, he volunteered
into the Confederate cavalry. He was
at Gettysburg, Spotsylyania G. II.
the Wilderness, and in one continuous
fight from the Rappahannock to the
James. He was so severely wounded
On May %, 1864, that he was never
al lA r. ifif fhA
war he taught school near Salem, Ro-
apoke county. He attended the Law
School Of the University of Virginia,
1867 to 1869 and was admitted to the
bar and practiced law in Craig and
Roanoke counties until the winter of
1870, when he removed to Charles
Town, Jefferson county, w. Va.
Here he practiced until the fall of
1878, when he accepted the appoint
ment Of Professor of Law in the Uni
yersity at Morgantown, which position
he still occupies, The West Virginia
University conferred upon him the de-
gree of A. nj. pro honore, and Wake
Forest College, North Carolina gave
him the degree of LII. ID.
Besides the above sketch the same
paper contained the following editori-
al reference to DIR. Brooke.
Elsewhere in this issue the Register
reprints sketch of the life of Prof.
ST. George Tucker Brooke, of the
State University, very prominently
mentioned as a Democratic candidate
for Judge of the Supreme Court.
His qualifications for this responsible
Office are such as to entitle him TO the
position, and his nomination would
add measurably to the strength of a
ticket destined TO be successful