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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-08

Funeral services over the remains OF Viii
liam II. Wheatley. whose death occurred
at oak Knoll" kens!ngton, Thursday.
took place today at the NJ. f. Church.
Kensington. at 1920 o'clock. DR.. Luther
Il. Wilson of the Foundry Church, Wash
ington. preached the sermon. the pastor.
Rev. G. 8. Biggs, conducting the services.
Rev James T. Marshall of the Warner
Memorial Presbyterian Church Rev. j. L..
Kinzer of Congress Heights and Rev. Ar
thur Thompson of Washington assisted.
The remains were conveyed TO Georgetown
for burial.
Mr.. Wheatley had been confined to his
bed since November 80. suffering from a
severe attack Of the grip. but was not con-
sidered seriously I'll until the night before
his death. He born in Washington
April 81, 1895. For the past sixteen years
he has resided in kensington. and for forty
years faithful and consistent MEM
ber OF the Methodist Church. He leaves
one son, Mr. +. Il. Wheatiey OF George
town, and live daughters. Mrs Ophelia
Lewis. Mrs Lewis Jackson. Mrs. Edgar W
Moore Mrs. Harry X. Corrick and Mrs
VIII i Dulin
Mr.. W. W. Eldrise. Mr.. j F Stock. Mr..
II l.. Amiss. Mr. q. W. Stokes. Mr.. T. G..
Fowler and Mr.. w. X. Grimes served a.s
pallhearcrs at the funeral.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-08
ADOPT 4 CONSTITUTION.
Volunteer Fire Company at Tnk0mu
Parl, to ORGANIZE

The citizens of Takoma Park and vicinity
met in the basement of tn. PRESBYTERIAN
Church last evening to hear the report
or the committee appointed recently to
prepare II constitution and bylaws for Il
volunteer fire company. Mr.. .. ID. Summy
presided and Mr.. LiSle Morrison acted as
secretary.
The committee made its report which
was accepted, as was also the constitution
and bylaws. The meeting adjourned to
meet at O'Clock Monday evening Dcccm-
beI 10, at the church, when the election of
oncers OF the company will take place
The Ladies' Guild of the Trinity Episco-
PAL Church served dinner to large num-
Der OF guests "Wednesday evening in Ia
roma Hall. The proceeds will be devoted
To the improvements of the church
The Takoma Assembly will give the SEC
ond dance of series Monday evening at
iakoma Hall. The committee in charg
Is composed of W. J. Giddings r. Law.
w. w. Waters and II. l.. Thornton
Mrs. Mary =. Simmons who has been
visiting her sister In Philadelphia, has re-
turned to her home on Chestnut avenue
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-08
CONFERENCE HELD.
sunday school Workers Meet in Falls
Church-Other News

Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star
FALLS CHURCH. Va, December s. 1900
A conference of the Sunday Scho IL work
ers of Falls Church district was held in
the Pre- bytei'ian Church yesterday after
noon. with Mr.. II. A. Beach. president pre-
siding and Mr.. f. c. Hough serving as
secretary. Prof. J. A. Sprenkler field Sec
rotary Of the State Sunday School ASsocla-
ton. was present and made an address A
number OF matters appertaining to Sunday
school work We're discussed. At night a
mass meeting took Place. when Prof
Sprenkier delivered another address and an
SWered numerous Questions prOpounded by
those present.
Acting Mayor J. n. Gibson held a prelimi-
nary examination In the case of RAYMOND
Newton for robbing Mrs. Jennie Houeh on
}. G. De Putroa appearing for the defense
and Mr.. Howard jacobs for the prosecu-
ton. After hearing the testimony of Mrs
Hough the accused youth was sent on to
the grand jury and In default of bail was
committed to the county Jail.
The members and friends of the Baptist
Church gave a socable at the residence OF
Mr.. j. S. Garrison, East Falls Church last
night Miss Addie Mclnturff and Miss Bes-
sic Newton gave recitations, Miss Raydelie
Shaw and Miss Emma Seaman sang solos
and Miss Annie Hid gave an instrumental
selection. The young folks present were
entertained with magic lantern exhibit
ton. Refreshments were served.
AT the last meeting OF Crescent Council
Jr. o, L. A. NJ. Vienna Council paid q fra
ternal visit. Speeches We're made by q
number Of the members.
81 600 was left to the Presbyterian Church
of this town.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-08
Leg Amputated by Cars.

Joseph Davis, eolOred. about forty years
old, was struck by Baltimore and Ohio
train a short distance beyond Rockville
early last night and his left leg was cut
on below the knee. One of his fingers was
badly mashed also. The injured man was
found lying beside the tracks about $40
o'clock by a colored man who was on his
way home from Rockville
Davis was attended by Dr. Stonsstreef
who stopped the flow of blood and after
wards he was brought to this city and
taken to the Emergency Hospital for
treatment. This morning the patient was
there seemed to be decided Improvement
In his condi ton. His home is in Mont.
Eousry county. Nd, near Remington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-08
ADJ0URNs SINE DIE.
Grand Lodge of Good Templars
Finishes Its Work.

The Grand Lodge of the Independent
Order of Good Templars Of the District Of
Columbia last night completed Its annual
session and adjourned sine die. The in
terest OF the session centered chiefly on the
election of officers for the ensuing year. and
the result was the reelection of most of the
officers of last year. $500
After the election Deputy Right Worthy
Templar Albert E. Shoemaker, assisted by
Mr.. j. J. Miller and Miss A. F. Speer as in
stalling marshal and deputy, respectively.
installed the following officers: Grand chief
templar, Edward III. Jones'. grand coun
selor, r. A: Dinsnrore; grand vice templar.
Mrs. G. A. Snyder; grand superintendent
Of juvenile temples, Mrs l.. ]. Allen; grand
secretary. Miss Laura f. Bryson: grand
treasurer. John q. Daley; grand chaplain.
Miss L. g. Hoover: grand marshal, ID. Fred
Dumberth: grand guard, Mr.. l.. b. Stewart:
grand sentinel Mr.. r. c. McDonald: deputy
grand marshal. Miss Jessie klase; assistant
grand secretary. MIR. q. J: Bryson: grand
messenger. Mr. James o. MacaliSter
Among other business transacted was the
consideration and adoption of the reports of
the several officers and standing commit
tees.
port Of Mr. A. y. Garfield for the commit
tee on legislation and enforcement of pro-
hibitory laws. Mr.. Garfield used his sta
tistfca charts and illustrated the improv-
ing conditions in this District. Resolutions
We're adopted unanimously rec!ting THAT
this Grand Lodge hereby expresses its appre-
citation of the services of A. n Garfield for
his untring efforts in behalf of legislation
and enforcement of the prohibitory features
of our laws; that we, as Good Tempiars,
are justly proud of the fact that such
earnest workers for prohibition as Mcssrs.
Garfield and Shoemaker. respectively. the
first vice president and the attorney of the
Anti-Saloon League, are from ranks"
A vote of thanks was rendered Mrs. En-
ma F. Bishop for her sixteen years of
labor in the work for the children.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-08
An X-Ray Exhibit.

The faculty Of the. medical department Of
Howard University Thursday evening last
witnessed the operation of an X-ray ma
chine recently aadedl to the department S
apparatus for the illustration of the sub
ject of electricity In order to give thor
ough instructiomsintt the uses Of electricity
ii machine of the largest size was bought,
having twelve revolving plates, thirty-two
inches In diameter, with ozonator and
Crookes tubes.
After listening to. an address by Prof.
William II. Seaman on the STORY and con-
struction OF the STATIC machine. it was put
in operation and those present looked
through inch boaras at words outlined in
metal. saw how much money they had in
their purses without opening them. found
out whether fingers Broken years ago were
set straight or pot, dand took an Interior
view of the wrist Joint.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-08
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to the
following:
White-Valdemas I. G. Ulrtch Of Rich
mond. Va. and Anna G. c. Peterson of
Hot Springs. Va; George J. Brown and
Matte O. Towles. both of Lancaster coun-
ty. Va Samuel T. Park of Winslow, Ariz
and Sophrania Stealey of this city, Robert
l.. Yeatman and Edith NJ Hall; William
], Murray and Mary +, Mitchell: Joseph NJ.
Ford Of this city and Molly NJ, Harding OF
Burtonsville, Nd, Alexander W. Brick and
Louise Justin Won Olsen. Thomas h. Nor
rell s0d Clara May Combs; George w, Law
son of Norfolk, Va, and Margaret Martin
of Lynchburg, Va, k-------
Colored-Wm. Chapman and Mabel Ross;
and Carrie Smith, George McDanels and
Lucy Fraxieri VIM. Hall and Henrietta Mo-
PhersenI Francis Allen and Lizzie FrancisI
Patrick =, Bolding and Harriet L. Brooks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-08

The services at the Union Mission last
evening were in charge of DR.. S. NJ. New
man of the First Congregational Church.
who. in the opening exercises. gave a brief
but comprehensive address on the essential
elements of satisfactory soul talk with
God, after which Mrs. Fitch, by special re-
quest, sang THE Fisherman's Song"
DR.. W. c. Alexander Of West Street Pres
byterian Church preached an evangelistic
sermon. giving scriptural answers to the
questions: May !, a sinner be saved
How? When? May 1 be saved just as I
am? Who can save me? Saved from and
to what?" The speaker presented by argu-
ment and apt illustration the truths OF
salvation through faith In the atoning sac
rifice of the worlds Redeemer
Rev. n. c. Naylor OF Maryland Avenue
Baptist Church followed, giving an i'm
pressive picture of the scene at the foot of
the mount where Christ singled out the be-
lieving lstper from the multitudes that fol-
lowed him as the special object of his
cleansing power. The empha sized thought
Of the sermon was personal responsibility
and the absolute necessity OF individual re-
pentaRce toward God and faith In Jesus
Christ as conditions precedent to salvation
: Not the least feature Of the service were
the sermons In song a. rendered by Mrs.
Fitch of Philadelphia,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-08
INAUGURATION PLANS
Chairman Edison Already at Work
Upon Preliminaries.
SELECTING EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Headquarters Established in Loan
and Trust Building.
CHOICE OF SECRETARY

The coming week Will witness rapid de-
velopment of the preliminary plans for the
second Inauguration Of President William
Mckinley the 4th of March next. Chair
man Edison has already entered actively
upon the discharge of s,is important duties
in connection with the notable ceremonies,
undertaking the work with characteristic
enthusiasm and energy. He hopes to issue
a call for the first meeting of the executive
committee next Friday or Saturday He is
at work on the personnel of this body now,
but will not call It's members together until
the committee Is completed.
Il am making selections for this impor-
tant directing body Of the inaugural only
after careful consideration and consultation
with its prospective members" said MIR.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-08

The following officers for the ensuing
Masonic year Were elected and Installed las,
evening by Columbia Lodge. No. 3, r. A.
A. NJ: Louis J. Silverman. w NJ; ]. J.
HCrrigan. & W.: Frank b. Curtis J. w;
w. y. Maegfll. secretary re-elected,: Geo
3 King, treasurer 'rc-elected); H. Virgil
delegate to Masonic board of relief: w VI
W e'Zel. delegate to ST. Johns Mite Associa
flnn: A NJ MuZZy, representative In board
OF managers j.. r., No. 2: Thos f. Ching
trustee and representative. New Masonic
Temple Association: w. i. Tullock cor
porator. Masonic Hall Association; A. KEN
er 3. D.: J. Solomon, J. D.: r. F, W6shburr
and T. +. Schmucker, stewards
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-08

Annual Meeting at PrO-Cafhedrai.


Bishop Satterlee was greeted Thursday
night by a large congregation or church
workers connected with the Pro-Cathedral
of St. Mark, who gathered in the church in
annual session to hear reports for the year
tust ended There are twenty-eight socle-
ties connected with the church Rev. Mr..
Rhineander spoke. of the great mission
work connected with the mission of the
Good Shepherd. He said funds are needed
to begin the erection Of building, and 1t
was evident that this work should be aided
materially by the kindly disposed. Mr..
Rhinelander said that d start would be
made at an early day by erecting at first
the basement part Of the ediiice
Master Bankers report of the choir boys
camp in lower Maryland last summer was
read The reports generally showed vast
amount of work done, as also a healthy In
crease in the membership of the church,
and also in the contributions The work
of the guilds, especially those which look
after c.dren, care, for friendless girls and
help mot hers were interesting.
Dr. Deyries, rector of the pro-cathedral.
spoke encour agingly OF the general work
done during the past twelve months, and
Bishop Satterlec made very happy ad-
dress at the close of the exercises. in which
he COMMUNICATED the workers and argued
for cO-operation in all efforts
A reception to the bishop, Mrs. and Mis-
Sattcrlee followed the close of the even
ine's services in the parish hall Refresh
mentS We're served.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-08
WILL. VACATED.
Court of Appeals Confirms Decree Of
Lower Court.

The Court Of Appeals has affirmed the de-
cree Of the lower court in the case of Louis
Boyer, ST., Louis Boyer, jr., and others,
appellants, against Caroline lie Fevre.
thereby vacating the alleged will OF Mary
Boyer, deceased
The original bin asking that the will be
vacated was filed by Caroline lie Feyre. a
sister OF the deceased She alleged that
fraud and undue influence had been prac-
dced upon Mrs. Boyer by a nephew and
niece Of the latter and jury so found.
From this finding an appeal was taken.
The Court of Appeals. IN its opinion holds
that the decree Of the lower court was cor
rect. and The Will is therefore vacated the
judgment being IN favor of Mrs lie Fevre.
The estate is said to DE valued at about
$40
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-08
Charged With False Pretens-s

Frank Steward. an electrician, twenty-six
years old. was arrested today by Detectives,
Weldon and Parham on charge of falls.
HyetsEsds. II IL alleged that he conducted
-. endless chain concern. furnishing coal
at the rate OF 81 ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-08
Headings for the Hind

Following Il a list Of tho volunteers fo~
the reading hour. $50 pm. in the room for
the blind ia the Library Of Congress. Mon
day, December ~. Mr. Henry Cooper Amos;
Tuesday. December IL. Prot. j. w, CHECKER
ing; Wednesday, December IL, closed;
Thursday, December Is, I.sttie Wise Yates
Friday, December II, Rev Is. A. Edwards
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-08
Union Veterans Sudden Death.

Joseph Croft, a colored veteran Of the civil
war. sixty-three years old. died suddenly
yeste rday at the house Of oliver Fields, No
1914 Madison street northwest. While seated
on chair In the kitchen he suffered an
attack of heart disease and died before a
physician could be summoned. Coroner
hewitt gave certificate Of death from
heart disease Members OF the Grand Army
of the Republic will probably have charge
o. his funeral,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-08

Benjamin Virgins was today convicted
In the Police Court of the larceny Of a
number of articles from the store of George
F. Hardin. by whom he had been employed,
and Judge Kimball fined him $40. with tho
alternative of thirty days In JAIL The ar
rest was made by Ofioer w, II, Owens,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-08

Condensed PhsSDhOrOUs Water
VIII lufs any ease Of Rheumatism In existence.
It removes the cause. Fer information apply 10
fshs Hoess. ssls nassfsstsrsr 18th .nA Olive, St.
tsssais Ne 6sl1,ta.fA, us
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-08
Class Committee Appointments.
Is an Instrument by means
of which any one can
play the piano.

At a meeting of the class OF 1901 OF the
Medical and Dental School of the National
University. the president. Mr.. Simpson, ap-
pointed the following committees: Execu-
tive, decorative. financial. invitation, sick.
auditing and reception. The class adopted
a motion to form athletic association in
connection with the law department. The
attendance at the Medical School this year
Is understood TO be the largest in the his
tory Of the university.
The G. u o. of o. r. Lyceum has ar
ranged to convene at o'clock pm. tomor-
row. The subject for discussion will be
1.-The Light Of Odd Fellowship"
r. r.. FIannery. colored, twenty-five years
old living 1T H27 l. street northwest while
attempting to pass between two vehicles on
his bicycle at 7th and streets yesterday
foil and was slightly injured. The accident
resulted from hts wheel coming In contact
with u wagon. Tho injured man was taken
to the Emergency Hospital for treatment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-08

The will Of Agnes u. Beggs. dated October
IL last, has been filed today Tor probate
The estate. consisting Of personal eftects, II
left to near friends and relatives,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-08

There is snap vifor. life, inspiration in Ballan.
Npe's India Pals Ale,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-08

Eds N today. The chairman is determined
To secure men to head the various sub
cnmI.?itt@es VIII" are especially fitted to per-
form the duties with which they will be
charged These chairmen will be members
OF the TX. cutiVe body. Mr.. Edison is taking
tine in max ,nS The appb!ntms Hts as ne
realizes how much the Suc."- : Of the cec-
bratiUn VIII depend up IN tn Individual Ell
forts and abilities of the committee chair
:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-08

Fer . Cold In the Head
LAXATIVE Droao-Q1la1ne 3Ahaeta
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-12-13
How to Cure Group.

Mr.. R. Gray, who lives near Armenia
Duchess county. y. Y, says: Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy is the best
medicine have ever used. 1t is a fine
children's remedy for Group and never
fans TO cure" When given as soon rs
the child becomes hoarse, o reven af-
ter the Group has developed, it viii
prevent the attack. This should be
borne in mind and a bottle of the
Cough Remedy kept at hand ready for
instant use as soon as these symptoms
appear For sale by Benson. Smith &
Co. general agents for Territory Of
Hawaii.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-12-13
Geo. & <<&&& TT AOoo
sss PERSONALS. 80
zee tf xA&&& OoO

The Pacific Import Co. Progress
block. have very unique window Is
ply of ladies' handksrcnisfs
Games, dolls. toys. air guns, notions,
at lowest prices AZ The Honest Bazaar.
$ King street opposite Union grill
The Territory Stables Co. King
street. has q modern livery in counsc-
ton with their boarding stables.
rhons So
rehearsal OF the choir of the Sec
ond Congregation OF ST. Andrews
Cathedral will be held al the home OF
Mrs C. B. Cooper. Alakea street. at
100 o'clock tnis evening.
Gus Schuman has now on exhibition
his carriage repository. Queen
street. between Fort and Alakea. a
new shipment Of piano box low wheel
buggies in six different styles He is
sa.iing this lot at coast prices.
Miss ST Claire, the talented bru-
nette Of the Orpheum company. is
making many friends in this city Miss
st. Claire has been with Johman. De
Wolf Hopper an with 1oyt Mckee
during her professional career OF eight
or nine seasons
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-12-13
Bold ATTEMPTED Robbery.

An amateur thief attempted to rob
the jewelry store OF Frank ] Kruger
on Fort street Tuesday night. Some
valuable goods had been exposed in
the show window during the day and
at night the curtains were drawn and
the windows darkened. A thief smash
ed the valuable plaee window at an
early hour yesterday morning and
must have been mighty disappointed
when he found that the treasures had
been removed and were safely resting
in the safe within the store. The fell
low fed. The crash was heard at
Notes lunch room, out not at police
headquarters. No arrest
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-12-13
DIVORCE BUSINESS LIVELY.
Cases Disposed Of Yesterday With
Nestness and Dispatch

The divorce court yesterday did 4
lively business for part Of the day
Persons wanting divorces got them
without much unnecessary delay and
n oaa case where . divorce Was
ONCE wanted b-- not so nov that COZ
pie was also accommodated
Antonio de Cruz Franc IN his suit
against Josephz Franc. succeeded II
getting a hearing yesterday and . d.
vorcs- The plaintiff savs her husband
for two years has been guilt of ex-
IRENE cruelty to her. calling her vile
names and referring 20 her as = pros
titute During last February il was
stated that the woman was beaten and
blood flowed from her mouth and nose
from the effects and she was confined
10 her bed for fifteen days For more
than two years size charges him with
intemperance and says he has failed
and neglected TO provide for Antonio
and her child
The divorce suit OF Nina J. Flint
against Harry W Flint was yester-
day dismissed by an order OF the court
1t is understood that Flint and his wife
Lave fully recoEciled their differences.
In the same order is 2 dismissal of the
contempt proceedings against Flint
Carrie kaai was yesterday granted
a separation from Ernest K Kaai OF
the ground OF non-support- The Gus
tody of the child OF the couple was
awarded 70 the plaintiff and the de
PENDANT was ordered to pay SIS a
month alimonv.
The divorce matter of Maria Dos
Santos VS.. Jose De Abren was con
tinued until next term of court as was
also that of Fernandez vs.. Fernandez
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-12-13
Children, Photographs.

Perhaps the most trying part of the
Photographic operators life is the
handling of children, yet Miss Haskins
with infinite skill seems to find no diff
ficulty in the matter.
1t is surprising the variety of poses
the little ones are led into by her skill
full handling, all so natural and de-
lightful.
Miss Haskins has a style of her
own, and her efforts are highly ap-
preciated by those who are competent
to judge.
King Bros. are to be congratulated
on having secured her services IN their
new enterprise.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-12-13
The Best Plaster.

a piece of flannel dampened with
Chamberlain Pain Balm and bound
to the affected parts is superior TO
any plaster. When troubled with
lame back or pains in the side tr
chest, give it trial and you are GER
tain to be more than pleased with
the prompt relief which it affords.
Pain Balm also cures rheumatism.
One application gives relief. For sale
by Benson, Smith & Co., general
agents for Territory of Hawaii.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-12-13
At the Orpheum.

The Orpheum is again dark this
evening as far as theatricals are con-
cerned, the Mormon church renting
the house Tomorrow night a conf
plete change of program goes on. in
PRODUCING both the new artists. The
new arrivals nave added to the value
of the performance and the program
is better than ever. Little Claire Eek
made a big hit on Tuesday evening
and will be popular card for many
nights to come. Champagne and
Oysters" a farce comedy which has
been held over pending the arrival of
Miss SINNERS. goes on on Friday
night under the direction of Conlon
and Ryder, and with the full orches-
ira and changes from all the perform
ers a good entertainment is in pros
pect.