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Saint Mary's beacon., 1901-11-14
Saint Narq $ Beacon.
ALL OVER THE HOUSE.
eeme Of the Novelties In Curtains
That Are Popular.

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That Are Popular.
Among the novelties displayed in
curtains are those which combine
silk and lace In a strikingly effective
fashion. Arabian laces are mount
ed on red, blue, green or gold moire
silk. Sometimes there is a wide
border of the lace, then deep in
sertion of silk, while the body of the
curtain is net. Colored French en-
broidery on black and colored nets
done in floral and japanese designs
is also new and attractive. The
Austrian brussels variety of lace is
another of the seasons fancies. In
draping the windows of a boudoif
many decorators now recommend an
unconventional French treatment,
in which a straight breadth of fab
ric, usually stiffened, is hung upon
each side of the window as a frame
work to the lace curtain. Velours
of some desired color, with gold en-
broidered side lines, is pretty for
this purpose. To this straight
framework may be affixed silk or
cotton stuff of chintzlike pattern,
which should be plated or gather
ed the same height as the wainscot-
ing. This material may be used
for q box plated valance across the
ton of the window.
Some of the double faced silk
portieres now being made in two
patterns, on one side an empire
figure and on the other a floral de-
sign, with borders and corded edg-
ing on both, make decidedly hand
some hangings. An equally un-
usual style is shown in a variety of
curtains, upon one side of which is
an armure ground, with overshot
renaissance figure, and on the re-
verse side a three color oriental
Bagdad stripe. These are remark
ably interesting examples of textile
weaving.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1901-11-14
Watermelon Ice.

For watermelon ice scoop out the
red part of a melon carefully. re-
move the seeds and chop the pulp
rather fine. Add one cupfui of
sugar, two tablespoonfuls Of lemon
juice and little claret, then freeze
as for any water ice until it reaches
the consistency of soft snow.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1901-11-14

Some years ago while at Martins
burg w. Va, / was taken with
cholera morbus, which was followed
by diarrhoea. The Doctors medi-
cine did me no good. / was advised
togeta bottle of Chamberlain s Collie.
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy,
which / did, and il cured me sound
and well.-G. A. NORRIS, Embree-
vile. Pa. Sold by GreeIwell &
Dry, Icorardfown.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1901-11-14
The Stain on the Table.

When a polished table is stained
by hot dish, one restoring process
is to use first wood alcohol and then
insced or olive oil. This treatment
is excellent for keeping any polish
ed furniture in order and is one of
the few thingA for which wood alco-
hol may be used. The latter is
cheaper than the pure and for GER
tain domestic used is quite as good.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1901-11-14
A Liberal Offer.

The undersigned will give free
sample of Chamberlain 5 Stomach
and Liver Tablets To any one want
ing a reliable remedy for disorders
of the stomach, biliousneSs or CON
stipation. This isa new remedy and
a good one. For sale by Greenwich
& Drury, LeoAardtown.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1901-11-14
Not Familiar With His Rank.

Cardinal Gibbons was formerly
frequent visitor to Cape May"
said a visitor who just returned
from that resort to a representative
of a New York newspaper, "and
usually took long walks morning
and afternoon by the seashore. He
always wore his cardinals skullcap
Saint Mary's beacon., 1901-11-14

CoATs AND CARES. A. Jones &
Son have complete line of the Golf
Capes and ladies and Children 5
Coats, either long or short. Also.
Millinery, Dress Goods, Trimmings,
Cottons, Flannels, etc.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1901-11-14
To Arrange Furniture.

In arranging furniture it cannot
be too often emphasized that a first
element to be considered in the use
of the article is the place in which
it is put. For example, a screen
standing against the wall between
two windows is bad. A screen is
intended to screen something
a draft or an unattractive doorway
or unsightly view. 1t is never
an ornament, except secondarily.
Chairs, too, are to sit in. They
should express this purpose by their
placing-the low sewing chair by
the workable; another inviting
one by the reading lamp; a lolling
chair near the hearth, one into
which listener by the piano may
drop. Tables, too, have a purpose.
They are not to be dotted over a
room because they fill space or be-
cause a certain number is owned.
Two or three years ago a matron re-
ceived as q curio slice from a ma
hogany tree which was seven or
eight inches thick and at least three
feet in diameter. She had it hal
lowed and polished and mounted on
a tripod of mahogany and even
then would not let the beautiful
thing it had grown to be stand in
her parlor till she discovered a use
for it as a card receiver. 1t sup
planted a less attractive one, and
now just at the right of her door it
is most convenient for its purposes
and a JOY to every one who sees it.
Evening star., 1901-12-09
REFERRED TO ATTORNEY.
Question Regarding the Powers of
Inspector of Plumbtag.


Inspector of Plumbing.
The District Commissioners have asked
the attorney for the District for an opinion
as to whether or not the inspector of
plumbing, under certain circumstances,
has authority to require the renewal of
plumbing In dwelling houses. The matter
was brought up a complaint against the
sanitary condition of a house on 9th street
northwest. The complaint was anonymous,
but the inspector of plumbing ordered an
inspection Of the premises. He reported
that II a definite complaint in accordance
with the plumbing laws should be made 1t
would probably justify the office in re-
quiring that the plumbing be remodeled.
In the absence" continues Inspector Ball,
of an identified complainant, and in view of
the statement of the tenant that the prem
lses are rented to her at low rental, and
that she does not wish to make any COM
plant respecting the plumbing, 1 do not
recommend any further action in the mat
ter"
When the papers came into the hands of
captain Chester Harding, assistant to the
Engineer Commissioner, however, he quoted
the act of April %, 1892, bearing on the
question, and reading to the effect that
the inspector of plumbing is empowered
on the application of the owner or occu-
pant, or on the complaint, under oath, of
any reputable citizen, to inspect any house
in the District, to examine the plumbing,
drainage and ventilation of sewers thereof
regulations are duly obserSed and enforced
1t was on Captain HardinEs recommended
tion that the matter has been referred to
the attorney.
Evening star., 1901-12-09
Church Gam bling.
the Editor Of The Evening Star:


I wish to enter my protest against the
wholesale gambling being carried on in
our city by some of the churches through
the agency of little children. We are all
aware that several church fairs are now
in progress or will soon be opened at which
articles, varying in value from an automo-
bile to the contents of grab bag" or
fish pond,' are to be raffied and that
children are pervading the streets with
chances to sell. Will somebody kindly
tell me the use of abolishng the Louisiana
lottery and kindred institutions when the
church and the civil authorities sanction
or at least overlook, other forms of gam
papers we read of the arrest of men and
boys for shooting craps or playing pol
ICY" That is all right, but why should any
form of gambling be countenanced? 1t is
acknowledged that the moderate drinker
does more harm to the temperance cause
than does the drunkard and believe this
respectable 60 gambling hurts young peo-
Pile more than any of the forms which are
under the ban of the law. How can We
punish our boys for playing poolsor betting
on the races when in the homes Of so many
of our church members there are ornaments
and even sets of furniture won by taking
chances" progressive euchre, guessing the
number Of beans In jar, or some other
form of fashionable gambling?
There is another phase Of the subject
teaching our children to beg and thus maxi
ing nuisances of them-which alone ought
to be enough to kill the practice of send
ing them out with books, but that doesn't
corrupt the morals like gambling, what
ever may be the euphonious names used to
cloak its real character.
A MOTHER OF BOYS.
Evening star., 1901-12-09
Association Chooses Officers.

a meeting of the District of Columbia
Colored Cooperation Association was held
Friday evening, December 9, at 43O 1st
street southeast. Mr.. Winston 3. Hill, the
president, presided. Reports for the year
showed a great amount Of work accom-
plished and the amount Of money in the
treasury showed a prosperous condition.
1t was proposed at this meeting to in
crease the capital stock from $1,000 to
5000, and to establish dry goods. grocery,
meat and drug stores in this city where the
youths of the race can be trained in busi-
ness principles. The election of officers for
the year 1902 was held. Mr.. w. B. Hill,
the originator Of the enterprise was unani-
mously reelected. The officers chosen are:
". B. HILL president; Charles Strothers
and Charles Douglas, first and second vice
presidents; James W. Poe, secretary and
treasurer. Board of goyernors-W B. Hill,
chairman; Charles Strothers, James w.
Poe, Milton l.. Grant and Charles d. Ross.
Evening star., 1901-12-09
SPECIAL ADDRESS.
Justice Brewer to Address Associated
Observation-Disclosures Lecture.

Justice David j. Brewer Of the United
States Supreme Court has been invited by
the Associated Charities to deliver a spe-
cial address at the twentieth annual meet
ing Of the organization, Tuesday evening,
December II, at o'clock, in the Columbian
University 18th and H streets northwest.
Judge A B. Hagner will preside at this
meeting, and Mr.. Charles Frederick Weller,
general secretary of the Associated Chari
ties, will deliver new and special lecture,
Illustrated by original stereopticon views.
A novel plan will be followed in giving
the usual report Of work accomplished by
the association during the past year. In
stead Of statistics, printed matter and the
reading of formal papers, the report will
be given exclusively in stereopticon pictures.
An entirely new set of views is being pre-
pared for the occasion. New stories of
typical cases will be told, new alley scenes
and new pictures of neglected neighbor-
hoods will be exhibited. 1t is expected that
the auditorium of the Columbian Univer-
sity will be filled at an early hour.
Evening star., 1901-12-09
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
Command of Spanish War Veterans
Holds Annual Meeting.

The members of the Richard J. Harden
Command, No. 8, Spanish War Veterans,
and many of their friends had gala time
Friday night at headquarters, 612 E street
northwest. The program included the an
nual election of officers, inspection by the
officers of the District Corps a smoker and
camp fire. In addition to an abundance of
refreshments, liquid and solid, there were
cigars, pipes and tobacco galore, and mu-
sical and literary features
Captain Daniel V. Chisholm, the retiring
commander, received the hearty congratu-
lations of his comrades upon his successful
administration and the splendid entertain
ment, and regrets were expressed on all
sides at his retirement from the captaincy.
The newly elected officers are: Captain,
c. j. Harlow, late second lieutenant, Com
pany A CEmmet Guard), First District Of
Columbia Volunteers; First Lieutenant AL
bert s. Nolen, late Company A. First Dis
trict of Columbia Volunteers; Second Lieu
tenant Adolph Van Reuth late Company
A, First District Of Columbia Volunteers;
Chaplain Hoyt A. Holton, Sergeant of the
Guard John s. Shaw; trustees, Lieutenant
Herbert w. Meyers and Thomas F. Nc
Anally; Adjutant Herbert M. Manning, late
Company G, 1st District of Columbia Vol
unteers; Quartermaster ]. s. Shaw, late
Company g, 1st Maryland Volunteers.
Among the corps officers present We're
Commander Lee M. Lipscomb, Judge Ad-
vocate Fred S. Hodgson and Inspector An
thony Holmead, also Senior Vice Command
er-in-Chief M. Emmett Urell, National Army,
and National Adjutant General L. c. Dyer.
The affairs Of the command were reported
to be in excellent condition, and the an
nouncement was made that the ladies or
the several commands would meet at Span
ish War Veterans Hall, 612 E street north
west this evening The literary pro-
gram included recitations, whispering
BILL and THE Star Spangled Banner" by
Daniel Murphy, and songs by John Cor
man, Peter Keleher and Aloysius King.
Remarks were made by Commander Lips
comb, Captain William F. Ullrich, Captain
D. V. Chisholm and Captain Harlow.
Evening star., 1901-12-09
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN.
News Items Gathered West of Rock
Creek.


Creek.
horse belonging to Col H. F. Blount OF
Georgetown Heights, attached to a dayton
wagon and driven by George Rensher, col
ored, became frightened this morning on
32d street near P street and dashed down
32d street at breakneck speed. Officer
Nichols, the railroad crossing policeman
endeavored to stop the horse, but failed. At
32d and Grace streets the horse collided
with wagon of George ]. Miller, releasing
the animal from the harness. The wagon
was slightly damaged and the horse caught
a short distance from the scene Of the col
lision. The driver was thrown out and
slightly injured about the hips and legs
but was able to walk.
Mounted Policeman McLucas of the coun-
ty mounted force recently purchased new
mount of a fiery and restless disposition
Last evening about 10 o'clock he rode to
the patrol box to turn in the hourly call,
The horse was left outside, united. When
the officer made his exit from the box there
was no horse in sight. After searching all
night the animal could not be found, and
this morning the search was still unre-
warded.
Raymond Schneider, son of Mr.. Louis
Schneider of Georgetown Heights, who un-
derwent an operation several weeks ago, is
slowly improving.
Georgetown Branch Star Offices.
The Evening Star has branch offices at
O'Donnell's drug stores, 1900 32d street and
corner 32d and o streets, where advertise
ments are received at regular rates. Want
ed Help and Wanted Situations cost 1c.
word.
Evening star., 1901-12-09
Permanent Census Bureau.

10 the Eu1tOr OF Inc Evening Star;
Ever since Mr.. Hopkins chairman of the
House census committee. made known his
intention to introduce a bill to make the
census a permanent bureau and to include
in the bill that the clerks who had taken
the examination and would be recommend
ed by Director Merriam should be trans
ferable to other departments without fur
ther examination several articles have
been written on the subject. There seems
to be sentiment-I trust not general-that
the twelfth census is largely composed Of
incompetent clerks furnished by the spoil
system. l think, from personal experience,
l am quite well posted on this subject and
I wish to make a brief explanatory state
ment, and, If possible, clear the minds Of
individuals who seem to jump at conclu-
sions without knowledge of real facts. I
think it is very generally conceded that the
management of the present census Is COM
posed Of excellent men, and l think all
these gentlemen will be willing to testify
that the fine progress which this great en-
terprise is making is very largely due to an
excellent force Of clerks. 1t is true that
these clerks are selected from each con-
gressional district and by senators at large.
This, presume, is what is termed "dicta-
ton of spoils congressman" in a short
article in The Star. taken from the Spring
field Republican. l have all reason to be-
lieve that Director Merriam meant business
WneH he sent Ills ulFeCtlOH 10 edCu dppll.
cant where to go to take the examination,
wherein he also stated that while the ex-
aminations were not under the civil service
commission, they would be practically the
same. I have heard census clerks who
have taken both examinations state that If
there were any difference the census ex-
animation was the stricter. The examiner
for the middle west states was Mr.. CARRIER,
one Of the best educators from the state of
Iowa. Under the circumstances is it not
reasonable to believe that the census clerks
will make good clerks for other depart
ments, after they have had about two
years Of good practical experience in the
various kinds Of clerical work in that great
enterprise? CENSUS CLERK
Evening star., 1901-12-09
WILL PETITION CONGRESS.
Suburban Association Makes Last Ap-
peal to Railway Company.

Suburban Association Makes Last Ap-
peal to Railway Company.
A number of subjects were discussed Fri
day evening at the regular monthly meet
ing Of the Citizens Northwest Suburban
Association held in Masonic Hail. Mr. c..
c. Lancaster, the president, and Dr. j. w.
Chappell, the secretary, were in their re-
spective stations. For some time past 1t
was stated the association has been advo-
eating the running of through cars on the
Tenleytown road, thereby giving the sub
urban residents direct means of commu-
nication with the center of the city and
doing away with the transfer at 32d and o
streets. A resolution looking toward the
accomplishment of this was introduced by
Col. James L. 1ait, and 1t was declared
that this will be the last petition sent by
the association to the officials OF the rail-
road syndicate. If it was not acted upon
favorably 1t was stated, recourse to con-
gressional aid will be had. committee
was appointed to press the matter, consist
ing of Messrs. c. c. Lancaster, ]. NOta Nc
Gill, r. H. Goldsborough, Louis " Hooper,
DR.. ]. w. Chappell, Col. ]. L. TAFT, J. D.
Croissant, Rev. H. Y. Satterlee, Robert F.
Fleming and F. H. Thomas
Mr. Louis p Shoemaker offered a resolu-
ton reminding Congress Of the utter in
ability of the District taxpayers to pay the
expense of the national city; that the gen
eral government should pay for all national
comply with the compact of 1878 regarding
local improvements. The awards made in
the extension of 18th street were approved
by the association.
DR.. ]. w. Chappell presented a resolution
favoring the general extension of the civil
service system so as to include all depart
ments of the District government, and it
met with general approval.
The widening of Wisconsin avenue was
brought up by Mr.. 1. E. Shoemaker, who
was in favor of having bill introduced in
Congress providing for the condemnation
of 25 per cent of the land necessary, should
the remaining 75 per cent be donated to
the District by the owners. This matter
was brought up at a meeting last season of
the association, and was favorably acted
upon, but, owing to the short time inter-
vening, 1t was impossible to have a bill
passed through Congress before adjourn
ment.
The extension of Albemarle street was
also discussed 1t being stated that the
$4,000 appropriation for opening and grad
ing the street. rendering the thoroughfare
of no use to the general public until it was
extended to Wisconsin avenue. Congress
will be petitioned for the extension.
Evening star., 1901-12-09
Disturbance in Phillips Court.

Phillips court. near oath and NJ streets
northwest, was the scene of a disturbance
Friday night and as result George john
son, colored, was locked up at the third
precinct police station on a charge of dis
orderly conduct and with having made an
assault on Policeman Warren Embrey
The officers attention was called to a
house in the court by the loud noises issu-
ing therefrom, and on entering the house
he was struck over the right eye with a
bottle, which, he states, was thrown by
Johnson, and received severe cut, which
made 1t necessary for the policeman to go
to the Emergency Hospital and have the
wound dressed.
The case will be heard in the Police
Court Wednesday.
Evening star., 1901-12-09
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Grand Lodge Election.

At the annual communication of the
Grand Lodge, F. A A. NJ. of the District
of Columbia, held Wednesday and Saturday
evenings the following officers were elect
ed: Malcolm Seaton, grand master; George
H Walker, deputy grand master; James A.
WetmOre, senior grand warden; Lurtin r.
CHM, Junior grand warden; Arvine w.
Johnston, grand secretary; James A. Sam
pie, grand treasurer; Thomas Fl. Young,
grand lecturer; Rev. c. B. Smith, grand
chaplain; Walter A. Brown grand mar
shall; Francis j. MoOdman, senior grand
deacon; Augustus B. Coolidge, junior grand
deacon; Henry K. Simpson, grand sword
bearer; George c. Ober, grand pursuivant; /;
]. Claude KEEPER, senior grand steward !;
Benjamin W. Murch, Junior grand stew
ard: John y. Birckhead. grand tiler; Albert
F. Fox, Samuel r. Bond and Alex. Nc
kenZie. trustees
Evening star., 1901-12-09
Plan to Celebrate Anniversary.

The Confederate Veterans Association
held business meeting at it's hall recently
and among other matters agreed upon was
that the executive committee, Consisting OF
Thos. w. Hungerford, chairman; Findlay
Harris, Henry L. Biscoe, Chas. c. Dunning-
ton and Magnus s. Thompson, should take
entire charge of arrangements for cele-
brating the birthday anniversary Of Gen.
eral Robert E. Lee, Monday evening, jan
uary 20, 1902. 1t was further agreed to
invite the Ladies' Southern Relief Society,
as well as all ex-confederates sojourning
here, to participate. The first meeting OF
the committee will take place next Thurs
day. The program win consist Of tributes
TO General Lees memory vocal and instru-
mental music, ano a collation..
Evening star., 1901-12-09
Funeral of Pinkney A. scasss.


Funeral services will be held over the
remains of Mr.. Pinkney A. Scaggs, ex-
sheriff and ex-member of the legislature,
at 1920 o'clock tomorrow morning at Had
daway Chapel, Branchville, Nd, the church
in which he died last Saturday. The inter-
ment will be made at St. Johns Episcopal
Church cemetery, at Beltsville, Rev. DR..
Dulany officiating The story of Mr.
Scaggs sudden demise was told In The Star
Of Saturday.
Mr.. Scaggs had been one of the pallbear-
ers who assisted in bringing the body of
Mrs. John Duval into the church. He had
for some time been a sufferer from heart
disease, and the exertion proved too great
for him. The coffin had just been placed
before the altar. He released his grasp
upon the handle which he had held,
Strengthened himself up and fell forward,
striking his head upon the rail.
At first those about him thought he had
stumbled. AS he did not rise, they bent
over him and saw him breathe his last be-
fore he could be lifted to his feet
1t was some time before the funeral cere-
monies proceeded, owing to the excitement
caused by the unusual. event. The deceased
was greatly respected in Prince Georges
county.
Evening star., 1901-12-09
Armed With Wooden Guns.

The Sylvester Guards, composed of a
number Of youngsters Of Mount Pleasant,
have been equipped with wooden guns.
The roster Of the company is as follows:
A. w. Miller, captain; John Sylvester, first
lieutenant; Paul Browning, second lieu
tenant; VIM. Moore, third lieutenant; pri-
Yates, Masters De Shields, Mclean, Cot
trell, Groggin, Englesby, Hamilton, Nc
Keever, Straun, Burrell, Hughes, Flood,
Baker, Cheney, c. Cheney, Edmonds, Ed
wards, Gaskins, Guy Hall, Hoffman,
Hurleba, Janus, Lamborne, Mason, Mid
dleton, Mourning, Rawlings, Raymond
Sherwood. S. H. Taylor, Thomson, Tour,
Tillby, Tweedy, Vinton, Walker, White,
Wingate, Woodward, Williams and ". J.
Evening star., 1901-12-09
Regarded as Improbable.

The reported assignment of Monsignor
Scalabrini OF Placenza, Italy. as the sue
cessor Of Cardinal Martineln, the papal
legate in this country, is regarded as very
improbable by officials of the delegation in
this city. Monsignor Scalabrini is looked
upon as one Of the ablest ecc-esiastics of
the church in Italy, and for a number Of
years has been IN charge of his present dio-
cese in PlacenZa. He has become very
much attached to his people, so much so
in fact that when some time ago he was
offered a position in the church which
meant elevation to a cardinalate, he refused
to leave his assignment. The expectation
here is that Cardinal Martinelli will re-
main until spring.