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Evening star., 1900-11-28
WEST END BRANCH.
White RibbOners Hold "A Meeting tn
Hear ReDOrts,

The West End Division of the WCTU.
held a meeting Monday at the home of Miss
Hough. 2124 Pennsylvania avenue Mrs
Catching presiding. The report of the COM
mittee on finance. charged with the duty of
raising money for the national convention
meeting. was encouraging, the amount al
ready paid in being s175.
Miss Annie Rothwell Stewart of Chester
town, Md, acting secretary of the Young
Woman's branch of w. c. 7. L., was pres
ent. and made an address. She said there
had been an increase in membership the
past year and greater interest was being
shown in the young womans branch-or, as
it is best known, "the work of the VS."
Miss Stewart is in Washington in advance
of the convention looking after the ar
rangements for young peoples meetings.
Miss Clara Parish of Illinois, round the
world missionary of the w. c. T. u, has
just completed tour lasting four years.
Miss Parish is the general secretary of the
National Young Woman's branch She has
been resting at her home in Illinois since
her return, but will be present at the con-
vention.
Rev. Mr.. Milburn gave an address, ex-
pressing his interest and sympathy and that
of many Of his brother clergymen with the
work. Mrs. Clinton Smith spoke next.
saying the outlook was all that could be
desired.
The meeting adjourned and the ladies
were served with refreshments.
Evening star., 1900-11-28

and short stages the pigskin was pushed
down the field until Cox went over for the
first touchdown in about five minutes. An
easy goal followed from Taylor In the
hot scrimmages near the goal line Tindall
was quite badly hurt and had to retire.
Senior taking his place.
The second goal for the Centrals was al
most repetition Of the first with the ex-
ceptfonS that 1t took three minutes more to
cross the coveted line and that the East
erns managed to stop the onward rush of
their opponents once. Senior had the honor
Of getting the second touch down, but Tay-
Ior fa1led to kick goal and the score stood
II to O.
The third touchdown was more energet-
fCally contested than the first two, but the
Easterns were unable to advance the ball
through the center and resorted to inef-
fective kicking. AS result the ball was
continually in Eastern's territory, and Sem
tor was finally pushed over for the third
down Of the first half, making the score II
to o. The whistle sounded shortly after.
and a general round of cheers filed up the
resting period.
At the start-off of the second half, the
Eastern lads sort of pulled themselves to-
gether and went against the Centrals with
ground-gaining determination. But the
squirt was short-lived. and the white and
blue boys again resumed their victorious
march, making gains of ten and fifteen
yards almost at will. Brush had the honor
of making the fourth touchdown by skirt
ing the right end for gain of ten yards,
and Taylor landed the sphere between the
poles, making the score % to O.
The fifth try for goal on Centrars part
found but slight oposition, Senior going
over this time through weak defense and
Taylor kicking goal, making the final score
% to 0. The remainder of the contest found
the Centrals willing to rest on their oars
as a result of being almost played out. but
even in this condition they managed to
hold the Easterns well and prevent them
securing a goal. A clever try for field goal
@ wa dXn Of
fort of the Easterns. and when the final
whistle blew the Centrals were getting back
their second wind and rushing the ball
down the line for keeps.
The line-un follows.
Evening star., 1900-11-28
SMALL FIRES.
Engines Responding to Alarms Have
but Little to Do.

There was a fire scare at the house of
William E. Tippett, No. 912 I'd street
southeast, about O'Clock yesterday after
noon, caused by the burning out of a gaso-
line stove. No. engine company was
called to the house, but the flames had been
extinguished before the arrival of the fire.
men and before any damage had been done
A defective f1ue caused a slight fire in
the house of Mrs. Dorsey, No 2l19 Califor-
MIA avenue northwest, about $50 o'clock
yesterday The fire department responded
TO an alarm, and the flames were extin-
gu1shed before much damage was done
The fire department was called out about
IL o'clock last night because of fire in
the office at N. w. Nolan's coal yard cor
ner of Sth and B streets southwest. 1t is
supposed the fire was caused by an over
heated stove Damage to the amount of
about 500 resulted. The property was
not insured.
An alarm of fire was turned in about Z 30
o'clock last night for fire in the shed in
rear of 276 Az street southwest. The blaze
started from some unknown cause and
damage to the amount Of $50 resulted
Because of blaze in the chimney of
house No. 71S I'd street southwest about 7
clock last night the cry of fire" was
raised and No. engine company was
called out There was no damage DONE
Joseph Kelly occupies the house.
Evening star., 1900-11-28
DAMAGES CLAIMED.
Suits Filed by Claimants at City Hall
TODAY.

Suit at law to recover damages in the
sum Of 5000 was today instituted in the
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
by Burr w. Hough against the Metropoli-
tan Railroad Company. 1t is alleged that
the 23d Of last May, while riding a bicycle
going south along 9th straet between NJ and
N streets, Hough was struck by north
bound car of the defendant going at what
is declared to have been an unlawful rate
of speed. AS a result it is charged the
plaintiff was permanently and painfully in
jured.
Branch NJ Scott today filed suit at law
against the Mutual Reserve Fund Life AS
sociation to recover 5000, alleged to be
due on a policy of insurance.
Suit at law to recover $4,000, claimed to
be due on a bond, was filed today by the
Mutual Life Insurance Company of New
York against William E. Schneider.
Evening star., 1900-11-28
ABOUT HEART DISEASE.
NINETY PER CENT OF TT REALLY CAUSED
FROM POOR DIGESTION

PER CENT Ot- II hEAiAsk OAGScD
FROM POOR DIGESTION.
Real organic heart trouble Is incurable. but
scarcely one case In hundred Is organic.
The action of the heart and stomach are both
controlled by the same great nerves. the sympa-
thetic and pDeumogastric. and when the stomach
fails to properly digest the food and 1t lies In the
stomach fermenting. gases formed which dis
tend the organ, causing pressure on the heart and
lungs. causing palpitation irreguarity and short
ness Of breath.
The danger from this condition is that the con-
tinued disturbance of the heart sooner later may
cause real organic heart trouble and in fact. fre-
Quenty does so
Furthermore poor digestion makes the blood thin
and watery and deficient In red corpuscles. and
this further irrtates and weakens the heart.
The most sensible thing to do for heart trouble
Is to insure the digestion and assimilation Of the
food.
This can be done by the regular use after meals
Of some safe pleasant and effective digestive prep
arattOn. like Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets. which
may be found at most drug stores, and which con-
tain the necessary digestive elements In pleasant
cow enient form.
Thousands of people keep well and vigorous by
keeping their digestion perfect by observing the
rule OF taking one two of these tablets after
each meal or at least after each hearty meal.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets contain U. s. P. pep
sin. dastase from malt and other natural d.
gestiyes, which act only the food, digesting 1t
perfectly and preventing acidity. gases and the
many. diseased conditions which accompany a weak
stomach
When Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are used you
may know you are not taking into the system any
strong medicine or powerful drug, but simply the
natural digestive elements which every weak stom-
ach lacks.
So widely known and popular have these tablets
become that they sold in the United
States. Canada and Great Britain. no26 2s&3o
Evening star., 1900-11-28
Testing New SiX-Inch Gun

The new six-Inch naval gun for the bat
tie ships of the Maine class was tested yes
terday at the Indian Head proving ground
under regular service conditions. with ex-
cellent results. With charge of forty
eight pounds Of powder, giving pressure
of 1871 tons per square inch, the gun gave
a muzzle velocity of 3.02S feet. With an
eighteen-ton pressure, which is above the
service allowance. the gun has shown 3 13S
feet; but yesterdays showing is consid-
cred very superior on the service basis.
With higher grade of powder the gun is
expected to do a shade better. 1t is 80
caliber and is the type Of a large number
now being made for the new ships.
Evening star., 1900-11-28

Grace Proctor today petitioned the Su-
preme Court of the District of Columbia to
grant her divorce from Hugh s. Proctor,
who Is said to reside at 11O3 C street north
east. The parties were married March %,
1895. it Is stated, and have one child. born
April 1. 1885, Mrs. Proctor charges that
the day of the marriage her husband de-
serted her.
Proceedings for divorce were also insti-
tuted today by Annie Goldberg against
Jacob Goldberg. whose residence Is given as
9OS D street. The marriage of the parties
occurred the Goth of July. 1891. at the PROV
ince OF Weelna. Russia. They have four
children. 1t Is declared that July T. 1897,
Evening star., 1900-11-28

The charge Of forgery preferred by Mr.
Henry Marks of Northeast Washington
against Newton c. Price, a local attorney,
has been mol pressed by Prosecutor Null
lowny at Mr.. Marks request The state
ment made to Mr.. Mullowny by Mr.. Marks
was that some time ago the latter gave
price a bill of 500 to collect. The debtor
paid the bill with check for the sum
named, on which Price placed Mr.. Marks
name and deposited it to his own credit in
one of the city banks.
Marks sent a letter to Price stating that
when the warrant was sworn out he
(Marks1 was not aware Of the fact that the
defendant had received an order from Mrs.
Marks to collect the check In question.
Evening star., 1900-11-28
Work Begun on Cup Defender.

Work on the new cup defender has been
started. Woodworkers at Herreshoff's shops
at Bristol. R. l., have begun the mold for
the lead keel AS the work on it Is very
precise it will take quite some time to COM
plete. According to the plans the mold
shall turn out piece of lead shorter and
deeper. but weighing about the same as
the keel of Columbia.
The keel will be run in secret inside the
south shop from two retorts located near
the mold, which will be placed exactly un
der the spot from which the steel frames
of the new flyer will rise. Ninety-five tons
Of lead have been ordered in New York.
which allows for considerable waste in
skimming off during the melting process
and in trimming up the keel when run
Evening star., 1900-11-28

The first basket ball game of the season
will be played tonight at o'clock in the
Washington Light Infantry armory. when
the Eastern Athletic Club and the Corcoran
Cadet Corps will line up. Both teams are
in fine condition for the affray, and the
game this evening promises to be unusually
interesting and exciting. The usual infor-
NAL dance will follow at the close of the
game.
Evening star., 1900-11-28
Fined Fifty Dollars.

Antonio Pero was today convicted in the
Police Court of assaulting Dominick For
4ishello, knocking him down and attempt
ing to cut him with q knife. He was hned
$50, with the alternative Of six months In
Jail, by Judge Kimban.
Evening star., 1900-11-28

William Mann was today arraigned in the
Police Court on the charge of assaulting
Jennie Havenner and Mabel Helman.
Through his counsel, Mr. e. G. Miles, he
asked for jury trial, and was released on
bond to appear when again wanted.
Evening star., 1900-11-28
Crown Catarrh Powder,

One puff clears head and throat tor the day. 25e.
Williams. 9th F; A6ieck's, 1429 Pa. ave. Days,
14th & p; Easterday's q & N. ]. ave-; Edmonds &
Williams. Sd & Pa. ave-; Koos', 7th 4 Fla. ave.
MOI nv
Evening star., 1900-11-28

Two races over the jumps. Washington
cup, at pa miles, and four other races at
Renning track COMMONWEALTH.
Evening star., 1900-11-28

Abel Riley was today convicted in the
Police Court of striking Isaiah Walters in
the head with stone, and Judge Kim
ball committed him to Jail for three
months.
Evening star., 1900-11-28

Steeplectase. hurdle race and five other
races at Benning track tomorrow, including
Washington cup, at ~ miles.-Advt.
Evening star., 1900-11-28
Charge Mol Pressed.

Electric street cars direct to Benning
track and return every two minutes.-Advt.
Evening star., 1900-11-28
In the Divorce Court.

Racing. rain or shine. at Benning track
Thanksgiving day.-Advt.
Evening star., 1900-11-28
Ten-Mfle Road Race.

The Conduit road will be the scene tomor-
row morning of ten-mile road race be-
tween members Of the Arlington Wheelmen.
and it promises to be the most interesting
feature of the clubs winter program of
sports. The race is scheduled to start at
10 o'clock. The course is from the spring
just below Glen Echo to the Anglers club
house and return, the finishing point being
at Cabin John bridge. Handicaps. numbers,
etc. will be announced at the starting point
and every member will be handicapped. An
unusually large number of prizes have been
donated. including a bicycle, gold medal
and various articles of useful character.
and the contest will doubtless be exciting
ed faithfully for the event. and if the road
is in good condition fast time will be made.
Evening star., 1900-11-28
Foot Ball Games.

The Imperial Athletic Club Of this city
will play the Hyattsvile foot ball team at
Hyattsvile on Thanksgiving day, at II
am. A good game is expected as both
teams are evenly matched.
Tomorrow the Y. M. c. A. will line up
against Gonzaga College at Van Ness Park
for the second time this season. The first
game took place three weeks ago, and ended
in a victory for the Association team by
score Of to o. Both teams played fast
ball. and it is a toss-up who will win to-
morrow
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-02-06
James Davis.

Miss Mamie James, daughter Of o
O. James. of Irvington, was married to
William Henry Davis. Of Weems. Lam
caster county. Wednesday evening, In
the Irvington Baptist church. Rev f
w. Olaybrook officiating. The ushers
were Messrs. Oscar Cameron, Eustice
Brent Frank Davis and Harry Hopkins
The bride was preceded down the aisle
by little Nellie Ford and Sadie Barnett
Miss Ella Davis. of Kilmarnock, acted
as maid of horor and Mr.. Loyolo
Leland was best man A reception was
given in honor Of the bridal couple at
the home Of W. H Ford. of Irvington,
after the ceremony. and Thursday night
another was given by ". I. Barnett,
of TCmbs.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-02-06
Miss Tanners Debut.

On Thursday in Richmond Mrs 0.
W. Tanner introduced her daughter,
Miss Ruth Tanner. at a tea in the
afternoon. and reception in the even
ing. at the Jefferson Hotel. The saloon
parlors and cafe were used From 9
to s P. NJ the tea was given, and the
hours Of the reception were to IL.
Mrs Tanner. in gray crepe, duchess
lace, aud diamonds; Miss Ruth Tan
ner, in an exquisite creation OF white
mousseline de sole. with garniture OF
silver, American Beauty roses were
assisted in receiving by Mrs. John b
Primer, of Suffolk Mrs. William E
Tanner. Mrs r o Worthiugton. Miss
Berta Edmonds presided at the punch
bowl
The cafe was handsomely decorated
by Harvey. In the centre Of the table
was centrepiece of American Beauty
roses. and tall vases Of the same rose
stood at each corner. Palms and potted
plants were banked In every available
spot The young ladies in the dining
room were Misses Annie and Julia
Grant, Mamie and Emily Jennings,
Auabel Jenkins. Emily Knox, Kate
Doggett, of fredericksburg; Celeste
Berry and Mrs Watson.
Thilow's Orchestra was stationed in
the court, and played delightfully."-
throughout the evening.
Miss Tanner has many friends in this
city. where she has been the guest Of
her friend, Miss Kate Newell Doggett
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-02-06
STAFFORD.
Newsy Notes From Across the River.

Correspondence Of The Free Lance
Stafford @. H., Va. Feb 3, 1900
Ground hog saw his shadow here yes
terday
Mr. Rinehart, representing the Brad
street Company, spent a part OF the
week in the county
DR. ROsser Callahan. Of Garrison
vile. having recovered from his recent
attack Of measles, is visiting his vari'
Gus patients
Mr. James Morton. Of Brooke. paid
the Court House visit Friday on
business
Mr. 5 b Dabney the efficient agent
Of the r, f a p K X. at Brooke is
convalesciug from an attack Of the
humps whilst he was sick his place
was filed by Mr. Massey. night opera
TO-. and Mr. Willie MCunU>y, Of this
county. took Mr. Mlssey's place
Mrs Lewis Knight is reported very
i'll She is 90 years old.
Mr.. Jack + Garrison paid the Court
House short visit Thursday
Miss NJ. W Brown still continues
very sick
I W Berrey spent several days In
Richmond this week.
q b Wallace, attorney for the Com
mOnwesl:h, paid the Court House
visit Thursday on business.
Mr. Jas p Bl0xton, a crippled ex'
Confederate. had the misfortune 10 lose
the only horse he owned recently.
l. 70 weather has been very much In
evidence the past week
Ice several inches thick has again
closed navigation in Aqua Greek
One of our up country friends reports
that one Of the prominent citizens of
that section was caught INDUCING in q
round dance % horseback some time
since whilst returning home from so
cial call
DR. II. Stone, one Of our Oldest citi-
zeus. aged 81, is still very active in the
practice Of his profession. He made
several calls this week, despite the cold
wave.
Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Mountjoy passed
here last week on trip 20 Brooke to
see their son. Mr. Willie MountjOy.
Miss Emma Woodland, Of Washing
ton. arrived here today on a visit TO
her father. Mr. Bennett Woodland.
Mr. Wesley Ball is very sick with
rheumatism again.
The people Of this county seem to be
almost unit in favor of the projected
new railroad through the county, and
they don't seem to care whether It runs
through their yard or not. az some Of
our respected citizens Of the Burg
seem 10 wish.
Mr.. W X Squires, Of Washington,
paid the Court House visit yesterday,
and left for the Burg to c'mplete his
purchase of the 6l0 acres OF land on
Potomac Greek. in this county.
Mr.. and Mrs las Woodland are r..
ported very sick at their home, near
here.
Mr. Edward Waller. of Garrisonville,
paid the Court House visit today, az
well AS Lieutenant Hugh Adie. and last
but not least, John (Reb) Waller.
Mr.. W. p. Patterson, one Of oar most
enterprising farmers, killed a hog yes
terday which weighed 5O5 pounds 1t
WAS no ground hog. but a portion OF it
az least will soon be ground hog by
way If the sausage route.
Scribbler
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-02-06
The Proposed Railroad.
Communicated }
To The Free Lance {:

To The Free Lance:
Spotsylvania. Va. Feb. lst, 1900.
As one Of the voters Of Spotsylvania
county and one who supported MIR. EN-
brey in both Of his elections, l write to
ask why he saw fit to consult the voters
of Fredericksburg and wanted thelr
voice only in influencing his course In
the proposed new railroad scheme. MIR
Embrey must surely have forgotten that
he is sent to the Legislature by the
town of Fredericksburg and county OF
Spotsylyania, and that the wishes OF
the people Of this county have as much
right 10 be consulted as those in the
town of Fredericksburg. While the
meeting in Fredericksburg failed to in
struct Mr.. Embrey. he goes to Rich.
mond virtually instructed, since he and
those present at the Fredericksburg
meeting favor the charter provided the
road passes through that place, which
means, Of course, that should said road
pass through any other portion OF the
county and not strike fredericksburg
no matter how much the county people
might be benefited-he will vote aud
lend his influence against the charter.
Gould any people be more selhshf IL
seems Mr. Embrey and the town want
70 benefit themselves solely, and II not.
rather than let the people of the county
get the benefit of the proposed new road,
be and they would use their influence
10 defeat the bill. no matter how vital
the interests Of the county may be. ~
tney not say by this that if they can {
be benefited they will do all they can
to keep the citizens of the county from
deriving any? This is not the case with
the voters Of the county. We have no
objections to the .oad's passing through
Fredericksburg OF course, we would
like il to pass at or near the county
seat but we are not so selfish as to say
if It does not strike us we do not want
it at all. for we know another line pa.
ralleling the Il + q z. would be OF
untold benefit to the citizens OF Spot
sylvania county. no matter through
what portion Of the county 1t passes.
Voter
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-02-06
0BaHGE
Notes ofGeueral Interest from s..

Correspondence Of The Free Lance
Orange Co., Va. Feb. 3, 1900.
The weather has been extremely cold
aud severe on wheat and young grass.
Most OF our farmers sowed clover seed
with timothy 10 the fall This prac'
tlce fails some times, but in the main
il is the best course to pursue.
The advance 10 oil and coffee creates
considerable murmuriLg among our
people.
The new store and dwelling upon the
site of the recent fire a. Lahore Is nearly
ready for occupancy.
Mrs. DR.. Oowardin left for her Rich
mond home Friday. Her visit was
greatly enjoyed by a host of friends
Assessors Armentrout aud voolfolk
are hard at work and doing it we'll
Large quantities Of poplar wood are
leaving our markets for northern mar.
kets. while the Narrow Gauge Is still
hauling large numbers Of railroad ties
We are glad to note the rapid inn
provement of Cashier M g. Field, OF
the Orange bank, and Charles House
worth.
GTlD mas bbNclb hOih NPch
ange boys, among them Dave May, the
popular head Of the clothing emporium
at Orange, -,
John Manifold, the champion mail
agent between Washington and Balt'
more, passed through Orange Saturday
enroute to his old home in Spotsylyanla.
No man has m IRE or frmer friends In
this section than our handsome John
and we hope and bespeak for him q
bright future.
Some Of our neighbors have been
feasting on fne fish this week taken
from Mathews pond until the distance
through the ice became too great TO
continue the industry.
Eggs have been freezing between the
nursery and landing and the breath OF
gossip condensed upon the cold at
mosphere.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-02-06
LOCAL MARKRTS
Corrected by Simon Hirsh & Bro. ]

Corrected by Simon Hirsh & Bro.
Wheat, 10 to rs; corn, 81 to 38, meal 90
TO 100 per 100 pounds; oats. % TO 30;
fowls (live), to 8 turkeys dressed,
s to 10; live, to s; small chickens
dressed. 8 to 10 cts. per ID. lard, 7
to 8; eggs, 10 to IA cts. butter
10 to 90; hams, 10 to llH, Irish
potatoes, 20 to To- sweet pc.
tatoes, so to 20; beef, to 81; Lveal,
4 to Az; Pork, AZ to o; hides
(green), 7 to ~ hides (dry), toto IL.
Wool-Unwashed 20 TO %; washed,
% to 30
The Grain Market.
The grain markets closed yesterday
as follows:
Ohicago-Wheat, Feb. 661a; May
68l6 Corn, Feb. 31-May "a; Feb
oats, 22-May "a.
New York-Southern wheat, 70 to
80 Southern corn. 80 to 40.
Baltimore-Southern wheat, 90 to 70
Southern corn, Is to S7H.
Richmond-Wheat. 70 to 70 corn,
SO to 88.
Aiexandris--w Wheat, 20 to 70; corn.
B6 N 80