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Evening star., 1901-09-26
BALTITORE & OHIO
RAILROAD.

Leave Washington New Jersey ave ana O NJ
Chicago and Northwest, sI0:sO am .s.O N n
Gncfnnat Sc. Louis aud indla anapolls .iocos
Am. 's;<S pm. '1:lo night
Pittsburg and Cleveland. 'lo:5o sm-, $50 D N
and 81 100 night.
Columbus and Wheeling sos pm
annapolis, f7:l5, ts:S5 am. fI2:I5 1880 pm.
sundays $3.50 am. 4:35 pm.
atunaore, week days. x2:35, 500 $50 II :o5
,1ae,s. 1850. s.35, $50. xlO.oo a m. ri2.iO On .
HIo. 1880. x4.oo. "a: 80 4:3o rs:
~ ~ 40 :so 1870. ESQ., xs.oO 1lo:oO. I'll ,sO
% q - pm sundsys. x2:SS. xT.oo, r7:Is so
IN. L2:1o. xl:le. 1913. x3:00 rs so q rs
ANoo' Ae;io 6:So xs.oo. xiooo Hi so III IS D M
ROYAL BLUE LINE
All trains illuminated with Pintsch light
Baltimore. Philadelphia. New York R,.,oo s,a
..e ..e 90 6ast; H. .Ioe DINER. ts:so dBuret.
s,i0 miner,. 1000 DINER Am. 'l2:l0 (Dlncrl.
tt1 Wpiner ,S;oo: Royal Limited" Dinerl,
o.m' oSieepfng car open at 1000 o'clock1
Parior cars on all day trains
and fS0 p.m. f
'paiH- fExcept Sunday. ssSundsy only.
xExpreas trains.
Baxgage called for and checked on order, left NJ
Gcket omces, 6l9 Pennsylvania avenue northwest
rev YORK avenue and 18th street, and AT depot
Telephone ticket ofdces for B. and o. Electric a n
tomopile CAbs ID. B. MARTIN. Mgr. Pass. Trsibc.
Evening star., 1901-09-26
UNION VETERANS UNION.


An enjoyable entertainment was given at
National Rifles Hall last night under the
auspices of Hancock Regiment, No. /.
Union Veterans Union. for the benefit OF
Its relief fund. The program included some
OF the best local talent and was greatly
enjoyed by large audience Nearly every
number was encored. Among the partici-
pants were Mrs. Lula Balch, who sang in
good style Whisper" and for an encore
Leo Wheat's Prayer" Miss Mamie Smith.
who gave both a serious and a humorous
recitation effectively: Miss Marie Howe,
who received a double encore. singing
"Maudie." THE Washington Girl" and La
Belle Persistence" Arthur Middleton. who
sang several bass solos excellently; w. A.
Morseli, whose coon songs were well re-
ceived; Finley Hayes. who gave some fne
Rotations; the Holmes Mandolin Quar-
tet. whose playing was repeatedly encored,
and Gees Orchestra. At the conclusion OF
the program, dancing was enjoyed until
midnight. 1t was a highly successful affair
ana the relief fund Of the regiment will BE
considerably increased.
Evening star., 1901-09-26
RAILROADS.
Chesapeake & Ohio Pv.

Trains leave from Pennsylvania Station
o;Vv I'M DAlLf-Cincinnati and st Louis Spe-
clat-Soid train for Cincinnati. Pullman Sleepcrs
70 esnclnnati, Lexington, Louisville, indianapolis
anu 81. Louis without change. Observation Parlor
Sar washington 20 Virginia Rot Springs week days
D.ning Sar: farlor Oars Cincinnati 60 Chicago
ll;lo Pm. DAlLl-F. +. v Iamlted-So,id train
Tor cincinnati. Pullman Sleepers to CiDelunsfi
lexington and Louisville without change Com
partment sleeper 20 Virginia Hot Springs TUESDAYS
ana saturdays, Dining Car. Sleepers Cincinnati 10
Chicago and St. Louis -
keservation and tickets at Chesapeake and Ohio
once, ol3 PENNSYLVANIA avenue; tOs Fourteenth
sIeet, near r, and at the station. Telephope call
Main l44l. for Pennsylvania Rsilroad Cab service
,r.,, =. II. W. FULLER.
ieiePhOne MAIN lo66. General Passenger Agent
Evening star., 1901-09-26
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Howard University Opens.

The academic departments Of Howard
University opened yesterday with good
attendance. Forty states and territories
and some foreign countries are represented
among the students. Interest centers In
the new courses-socio1ogy, philosophy of
history and history of philosophy-now Of
fered for the first time Dy Prof. Miller and
DIR. Moore.
The Teachers College will open It's post
graduate courses at once. The evening
classes for teachers will open next Monday
at 8 pm. The kindergarten training class
will open its sessions Saturday morning at
$50 o'clock. Dean Moore of the Teachers
College will offer an entirely new course
this year In Child Study
Miss Laura l.. bruce, who was graduated
from the pedagogical department last year,
has entered upon her duties as instructor In
the preparatory department Miss Harriet
Cable Friese, who was recently associated
with Miss Hart of the Baltimore Kinder
garten Training College will conduct the
training classes of the Teachers College,
formerly known as the department of ped
agOgy. Miss Friese has spent her summer
studying at the University of Chicago and
examining kindergarten colleges in the
west.
Evening star., 1901-09-26
AFFAIRS IN eEoRGETowN.
Coming Meeting of Suburban Associa-
tfOn-Genernl Items.

The Citizens Northwest Suburban Asso-
citation will hold its first fall meeting early
next month. preparations for which are
being made. The question of widening Wis
consin avenue will be taken UP. 1t is said.
and pushed. The work was begun about
eight months ago, but owing to the fact
that Congress adjourned before the matter
could be put in shape 1t was temporarily
Cropped. If 75 per cent Of the property
owners along the road are willing to do
nate land for the purpose Congress will be
asked. 1t is said, for further aid so that
the remaining property can be condemned
and the proposed improvement consummat-
ed
Extensive repairs to the Congress Street
M. +. Church, which have been in opera
tion for over month, are nearly COM
pleted. The interior of the large church
has been refreScoed in an artistic manner
and the woodwork painted. The organ has
also been repaired and the windows have
received attention. The exterior of the edi-
nee and the woodwork have been repainted
and the front penciled. The stone steps lead
Ing to the front doors have been reset and
an iron railing erected to prevent persons
from stepping down the coping wall. Ser
wees Will shortly be resumed in the
church.
An alarm was turned in this morning
about $3.50 o'clock, to which No. 5 engine
responded, for fire in the two-story brick
dwelling. 124e 32d street, occupied by Ja-
cob Hershman as tailor shop. The fire
was caused, it is said, by Mrs. Hersham
filling the tank of a gasoline stove while
the flame was burning. The damage was
slight.
At the meeting of Georgetown Tent. No
8, OF Maccabees, held last evening at
Stohlman's Hall. 1t was decided that re-
views shall be held weekly. Mr.. d. w.
Gall. recently appointed supreme COM
mander of the order of the District, re-
ceived the congratulations of all the mem
bers present.
Mrs. w. D. Hall and daughter Donna
Marie, who have been spending two months
in the Palisades of the Hudson river, have
returned to their home on Dumbarton ave-
nue..
Policeman ]. R. McLucas of the George.
town precinct, who was seriously i'll of ty-
pho1d fever at the Georgetown University
Hospital, is convalescent, though still too
weak to return to duty
Mr., William A. Hutchfns has returned
from a trip to New York.
Evening star., 1901-09-26
In Favor of Defendant.

E. M. Hewlett, justice Of the peace, to-
day rendered a judgment In favor of Thos.
Sampson. who was sued by Fries & Hop
wood to recover $145, the amount paid by
the plaintiffs to the former for a horse.
The plaintiffs claimed that Mr.. Sampson
guaranteed that the animal would not run
away. but 1t did run away, 1t was alleged,
and fatally injured itself. Mr.. !. @. H.
Award represented the plaintiffs and
Messrs. Campbell Darlington and Samuel
D. Truitt the defendant
Evening star., 1901-09-26

neys-at-law, in actual practice; ministers
of the Gospel and clergymen OF every de-
nomination.; practicing physicians and sur
geons; keepers of hospitals, asylums, aims
houses or other charitable institutions cre-
ated by or under the laws relating to the
District; captains and masters and other
persons employed on vessels navigating the
waters of the District.
Fine for NOn-Attendance.
The law provides that If any person
selected as juror and duly notified to at
tend shall, without sufficient cause. neglect
to attend agreeably to notice, he shall be
fined by the court in a sum not exceeding
$50 for every day that he shall be absent
during the sitting of the court.
1t is further provided that if any officer
shall put on or leave off the list the name
OF any person at his own request or on the
request of any other person, or shall be
guilty of any fraud or collusion with re-
spect to the drawing of jurors, he shall be
deemed guilty of misdemeanor, and shall
be punished by a fine of not less than 500
or Imprisonment in the District Jail not less
than sixty days, or both, for each offense.
Evening star., 1901-09-26
Death of John A. Pierson

Mr.. John A. Pierson died Wednesday
morning, September 1S, at his home at
Colonial Beach, after q lingering illness.
The body was brought to Washington
Thursday night and placed in Lees Chapel,
where the funeral services were held
Saturday. Mr.. Pierson was In his sixty
fourth year. He was born in Philadelphia,
but in early life removed to Washington,
where he was actively engaged in the
horse business for over thirty years He
was well-known in the southeastern and
southern portions Of the city. where he re-
sided.
Twelve years ago he moved to Colonial
Beach, where he had since conducted ho-
tel. He was a member of the town council
two years. He was a member OF Union
Lodge, No. %, Knights of Pythias, and
held the position of past eminent COM
mander. He was also a member Of Mont
Castle Lodge. He leaves wife and one
SON.
For years his illness had attracted the at
tention of the medical fraternity. During
the last five years he had lived entirely on
milk, and for nine days prior to his death
he took nothing but Ice water. His illness
began ten years ago in an acute attack of
indigestion, and gradually his stomach got
into such a condition that no solids could
be taken. While he was not at any time
robust, he had until recently the appear
ance of a thin man in average health
Evening star., 1901-09-26
w. II. c. Memorial.

Farragut Woman's Relief Corps, Monday
evening last, held meeting at the home
of the president Mrs. j. Bruner, in MEM
ory of Mrs. Charlotte A. Kibby, past de-
partment president of the Department of
the Potomac, w. r. C. Mrs. Kibby had
served three terms as president, and was
always In active service from the organi-
zation of the corps in 1888 until her death,
August so, 1901.
bers at the service and every one present
had something to tell of her kindness to
those in need and of her prompt fulfill
ment OF every duty. The chaplain Mrs
Mary r Ripley. read resolutions of praise
and coincidence. which were ordered to be
placed on the recorl OF the corps and a
copy to be sent to the bereaved family.
Resolutions of regret for the assassina-
ton Of President Mckinley and of svTnna-
tiny Tor Mrs Mckinley were also approved
and ordered to be placed on record.
Evening star., 1901-09-26
Largest Stock of Metal Reds
IN the city Lowest prices for best quality
Stumph Bedding Co., 7th and K.-Advt.
The Meridian stone.

The Meridian stone.
To the Editor of The Evening Star:
may be able to throw some light on the
time, place and object Of the erection Of
the stone found in the center Of North
Capitol street at it's junction with Bound
ary street, now Florida avenue, which has
attracted the historical attention OF the
July, 1S41, some one connected with the
United States observatory. then located on
reservation No. 4, called upon my father,
the late James Birth, and contracted for
erecting at the place named above free
stone meridianal or polar monument, upon
which on the south side deep groove was
the center Of the Capitol. The guide for
exact position was four heavy stakes deep
ly driven level with the surface and a line
cut In their tops to govern the precise plac-
Ing of the stone In the following October
It was discovered that slight error In the
establishment Of the line had occurred and
the monument was, at the request of Capt.
ellis, then In control Of the observatory,
taken down and placed on the true line.
was present on both occasions and can
therefore speak positively on the subject.
My recollection is that there was a large
square base and on that a die with the
fathers ledger the following entries: Folio
2O2, 1841-July Il, United States observatory,
Lieut.. Gillis, to a meridianal or polar monu-
ment, $40 Folio 1, new ledger, 1641-Octo-
Der 10, taking down and resetting monu-
ment, $12; total $50. 1S41-December 4,
credit by check on Bank Of the Metropolis
In full. VIM. w. BIRTH.
Evening star., 1901-09-26
Seaboard Air Line Railway
CAPITAL CITY ROUTE.

OAFIIAL IIT1 hUIIE-
LEAVE WASHINGTON. p. X. Il. STATION:
IL :01 AN, FLA. AND ATLANTA FAST DAlLY
MAIL-Through Pullman Sleeper to Jacksonville,
connecting at Hamlet with pallman Sleeper 70
Atlanta.
e:55 PM, FLA. AND METROPOLITAN DAILY
LIMrTED-Through Pullman Seepee Tampa
and Atlanta. These trains offer excellent sched.
ules to Petersburg. Raleigh. southern Pines
(Pinehurst), Camden, Columbia, Savannah, Jack
sonville and all Florida points; Charlotte Athena
Atlanta, New Orleans. Chattanooga. Nashville
all points west and southwest.
4:30 AN. DAILY, LoCAL-To Petersburg Raleigh.
Southern Pines dPinehursp. Hamlet and inter-
mediate points.
Once: 1884 \. Y. ave. and Penna. ticket ofhees
Il. X. L. BUNCH. w. 81. DOLL
Gen Pass Agt. Gen. Agt
Evening star., 1901-09-26
LOCAL MENTION
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Academy-"Through the Breakers.
BiJou-Bijou Stock Company.
Chase 's-POlite Vaudeville.
COlumbia-"Liberty Bellies"
Herman 's-Twentieth Century Maids.
NationaI-"The Last Appeal
Evening star., 1901-09-26
Animals Leg Broken.

horse attached to a huckster's wagon.
owned by William Dorsey OF 1900 Georgia
avenue southeast, ran away in Southeast
Washington about o'clock yesterday af-
ternoon. When near 18th and q streets
the enimal fell and broke its leg. Because
OF the serious nature Of the injury Police
man Dent shot and killed the horse.
Evening star., 1901-09-26

A system Of shorthand, learned. 1t is
claimed. In about half the time required
by other systems and easy to write and easy
to read. is taught at the National Business
College, conducted by Harrison & Wright
at 1925 New York avenue. Introduction is
also given in bookkeeping. penmanship.
touch writing and In preparation for OWL
service examinations. There are day and
evening sessions and the rates are low,
Evening star., 1901-09-26
Missionary Annfersarfe.

The closing Of the years work by the
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the
Methodist churches of Washington district.
will, 1t IS understood. be celebrated by two
important meetings. The first will be held
AT Foundry Church tomorrow, opening at
10 am. when the quarterly report of all
tne auxiliaries for the close of the year
will be made. The second meeting will he
an all-day service and will be held in Met
IGpolitan Methodist Episcopal Church,
Wednesday. October 2 opening at 10 am.
Both OF these services will be presided
over by Mrs. Frank NJ Bristol DR.. Marv
e Cutler of Corea. who has given ten years
OF service In that country, will be present
ana make addresses on special features of
her work. The meetings Will be open to
all ~
Evening star., 1901-09-26
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Manchester for Mt. Vernon at
10 am. and 2:30 pm
Steamer Washington for Fortress Mon
Toe and Norfolk at $50 pm
Trains for Chesapeake Beach leave 'is-
trict line at 1890 a m. and 2:30 pm
Trains leave Pennsylvania avenue and
49, street for Alexandria and Arlington
every forty-five minutes; NJ. Vernon hour
ly. 10 a m. to pm.
Cars leave Aqueduct bridge for Arlington
and Fort Myer every haif hour; Falls
Church hourly. See schedule.
Evening star., 1901-09-26
Pleads Guilty.

Daniel Shea, half grown boy, today in
the Police Court pleaded guilty of the lar
ceny of bicycle valued at $50 from Alfred
Walker, colored. The penalty imposed by
Judge Scott was a fine of So and as the
alternative he was placed in charge of the
board Of children's guardians for sixty
days
Evening star., 1901-09-26

Fresh Eggs, 19c. doz.; Shoulders. 9l4c. h.,
at JohnstOu's. T29 Tth st. NV. Best Hams.
1219c.; Breakfast Bacon, 13l2c-; Prunes, 412c-
lb: EIgfn Butter. 22c. lb.; Cottolene, 101zc-
ID Rice. 615c. lb.; 3 cans Baby Milk, 2oc-
Evening star., 1901-09-26

Samuel Bolden, colored, was taken to the
Emergency Hospital by the police OF the
third precinct about IL 80 o'clock last night
to be treated for several slight scalp
wounds. The injuries were inflicted. 1T Is
said, by another colored man with a bottle.
Bolden's alleged assailant escaped The
trouble occurred at III Hayes court.
Evening star., 1901-09-26

Cecil Tanner, six years old, whose par
ents live at 730 9TH street northeast, ran
under coal wagon while playing on II
street northeast near his home about 7,BO
o'clock last night. and was painfully in
jured. Policeman Davis took the boy to a
PHYSICIANS office, where 1t was found no
bones had been broken. He was then con-
veyed to his home by the officer.
Evening star., 1901-09-26

SEND YOUR CARPETS NOW.
50 We can clean them and have them ready
to put down when you finish housekeeping.
Best work Wagons call. Drop postal.
NJ r. THORP 4SS Maine ave-.
Evening star., 1901-09-26

A NJ Raymond of 70e 18th street north
east has written to the District Commits
sioners protesting against the proposed pro-
ceedings in equity against Mrs. Barbara
M. Clements, whose house at the intersec-
tion OF Maryland avenue and II street
northeast encroaches upon public space. He
says the prosecution savors Of persecution
1t is alleged that Mrs. Clements construct-
ed bay windows which project beyond the
building lines without permit. 1t is pro-
posed to secure an Injunction against her.
Evening star., 1901-09-26
oratory and Physical Culture.

Glasses for the study and Interpretation
Of Shakespeare have been formed at the
Washington Dramatic Conservatory, lila
F street, of which. NJ. AureIfa Darlington
is directress. In addition there are special
Saturday classes for teachers and special
classes In oratory for lawyers. Instruc-
tion is given in reading recitations, acting,
. oratory and physical culture.
Evening star., 1901-09-26
Miss Wilson's Studio,

Miss Katie v. Wilson is well and favor
ably known as a vocal instructor. and the
mere announcement that she has reopened
her studio has resulted in the allotment
of most of her time. Miss Wilson may be
addressed at 1929 10th street.
Evening star., 1901-09-26
UnfOunded Alarm,

were asked to look out for Ephraim Sellers,
sixty-fve years old, who was reported to
have disappeared from st. Elizabeth Asy-
lum for the Insane Shortly after the re-
port was made Sellers was found strolling
about the asylum grounds. He had made
no effort to escape.
Evening star., 1901-09-26

O*
A. B. DuvaH. the attorney for the Dis
trict, has forwarded to the Commissioners
a copy Of the order Of the court finally con-
firming the verdict award and assessment
in the case of the extension of Pennsylya-
MIA avenue The order has been referred
to the District auditor, with instructions
to pay the awards of the jury in the case.
and to forward 1t to the proper office for
the assessment Of benefits.
Evening star., 1901-09-26
$3.50 Special Saturday Night Trip $50

TO old Point" Norfolk, Virginia Beach,
ocean View and Newport News via superb
Norfolk and Washington steamer Saturday,
$50 pm Round trip tickets to "Old Point''
and Norfolk, good to return until Monday
night, inclusive, $3.50. For state rooms
phone Zs9O. general ticket office, Bond
building, i4th & n. Y. ave. See ad, this page
-Adyertisement FSS
Evening star., 1901-09-26
NtrGinia Hot Snrinoa

The Hotel Virginia, cottages and bath
mouse open all the year. Superb Golf
course OF 5000 yards. Delightful fall ell
mate and magnificent scenery. Observation
parlor car pm daily except Sunday;
compartment sleeper lilo pm. TUESDAYS
and Saturdays. Excursion tickets at C.
and o. offices
Evening star., 1901-09-26

New Dates for 312c lb. at Johnston's, 729
Tth st 2OOO lbs of best fresh 10-cent Date
Fruit at 31kc. lb.; best Burbank Potatoes,
81 bu: peck, 25c.
Evening star., 1901-09-26

Flynn's Business College, sth and X.
Business. shorthand, d,typewriting-$25 year.
advertisement
Evening star., 1901-09-26
CITY ITEMS.

Those Who Crow the Loudest
don't always say the most. No claims are
made for National Capital Brewing Co.'s
Beers which cannot be substantiated.
Phone 222 doz., $1.25 delivered. 1t
Evening star., 1901-09-26

ArbuckIe Coffee, 10 1-2c. Lib, at john
ston's. 100 7th st. Levering's coffee 101sc.
lb.; Sugar Cakes. 71hc. h.; Vanilla Square
Cakes, 7ho. h.; Gum Drop Candy Co. lb. /;
Mixed Candy. Sc. h.; Parlor Matches, Sc.
doz boxes; Waterproof Matches, 1so. doz,
cans Potted Ham. Tengale Beef, 25o. 1t
Evening star., 1901-09-26
Referred to Police Department.

erreu 10 FOIICe Departm
The District Commissioners have referred
to the police department two complaints
concerning the washing of dirt on the
pavement, with instructions for the en-
forcement OF the police regulations protect
ing public parking. One Of the complaints
received was from H Addison of 141e Goth
street northwest, who called attention for
the second time to dirt washing over the
sidewalk in front of the vacant lot at the
southwest corner Of Goth and P streets
northwest. The second complaint was from
Robert 7. Slater, who called attention to
DIRT washing on the pavement In front Of
246s and PATS Phillips court In both in
stances the dirt complained of has been re-
moved by the engineer department
Evening star., 1901-09-26
EIeventh CavaIry BAND Concert.

The following program will be rendered
by the 1lth U. s. Cavalry Band at Fort
Myer band stand under the direction Of
thIef Musician A Perwein, Thursday even
Ing, September d. 1901, at I:3O o'clock:
March, Admiral Dewey Santebmann
Overture, Pirates of Penzance" Sullivan
Oasis. "A Caravan Episode" Ianeey
Baritone solo, Song from Lurline. "A Fa-
theirs Love- ..... waIIoc ca
Corporal J. NJ Gallagher
Paraphrase on How Fair Thou Art -
Selection from Aunt Hannah Sloane
Yankee Doodle
Evening star., 1901-09-26

Lucy Scott colored, twenty-five years
old, who lives at 224 Sd street southeas SIT
be came i'll at Florida avenue and 7th street
northwest about o'clock yesterday after
noon The police removed her to Freed
mans Hospital for treatment.
Evening star., 1901-09-26

THE BEST 25c COFFEEIN THE WORLD
Try pound at any of KENNY'S stores
Roasted daily. Sugars at cost.
G. D. KENNY CO., so Stores.
Evening star., 1901-09-26

We Make All the Bedding
we sell-guarantee all We make, too.
Stumph Bedding Company, 7th and k
Advertisement
Evening star., 1901-09-26

Money to lend at 4. s and per cent On
real estate. Frank T. Rawlings, 1906 Pa. av.
advertisement
Evening star., 1901-09-26

91.26 to Baltimore and Return via b,
and Q. Saturday and Sunday Sept. % and
%. Tickets good returning until following
Monday. Good on all trains except Royal
Iimfted.-Adyt
Evening star., 1901-09-26

Novelty Kitchener Coal Ranges are the
best cookers and bakers made. See the
latest. A. Eberly's Sons, us 7th.
Evening star., 1901-09-26

VIA PennsyIvanfa Railroad.
Tickets on sale Saturday and Sunday
Sept 2S and %. limited to return until
Monday, Sept. 80. All trains except Con-
eressional Limited.-Advt.