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Evening star., 1901-12-07
DEATH OF MRS. OHERLY.
" idoW of John ii. ObcrIy and Well
Known in This City

Mrs. Virginia II. Oberly, widow of the
late John H. Oberly, former civil service
commissioner, died at O clock this morn
ing. Mrs. Oberly went recently to Buffalo,
to help care for her brother, Jacob Schuck-
ers, who died there two weeks ago TODAY.
and was buried from Mrs Oberly's resi-
dence a week ago Monday. She became
Ill of pneumonia the day before Thanks
giving day, the second attack she had s,,f
Tered in the past four years, and was I'M
able to resist the disease. All the members
OF her family, including her daughter Mrs.
George NJ. Eckels of Chicago, were pres
ent at her bedside when she died. Mrs
Eckeis having arrived late yesterday after
noon.
Mrs. Oberly had a wide circle Of az.
quaintances in Washington, Ohio. Illinois
ana New Hampshire. She was a woman
OF rare intellectually and was of great
service and assistance to her husband in
MS work, having been his close confidante
IN the conduct of the different newspapers
winch he owned or with which he was as
soc1ated. The news of her death will he a
great shock to her many friends here and
elsewhere. -a
he funeral will be held Monday from
her late residence, No. co MARYLAND ave-
nue. northeast. The hour for the services
has not yet been determined.
Evening star., 1901-12-07

meeting to be held at the Congrega-
tional Church, G and 10th streets, tomorrow
ait B o'clock p.m.,] in. the interest of the
constitutional amendment against polygamy
is to be addressed by the Rev. Mr.. Clemm-
son, long missionary in Utah under the
Presbyterian board. He was from a Nor
mon family, and has lived all his life In
Utah and knows thoroughly the conditions
there.
The Rev. DR.. Nichols of ST. Louis q
member of the board of home missions of
the Presbyterian Church, and member of
the revision committee now in session at
the Church of the Covenant, will preside
Leading clergymen of the city will make
short addresses-Dr. Powers of the Chris
tian Church; DR.. Fish, Presbyterian; DR..
Green of the Baptist, DR.. Wilson Of the
Methodist, and, it is hoped DR.. Van DYKE
of New York
Evening star., 1901-12-07
Premiums Dfstributed,

meeting OF Mckinley council. No. ea2,
National Union, was held last evening at
Jennings Hall. No. 3l4 Pennsylvania ave-
nue. southeast. A handsome silver service
was presented TO each OF the following:
President w. W. Chase by the cabinet and
Secretary r. J. Jones by G. p o. Council.
No. 2ll. and TO /. 7. Paul by National Cap
ital Council. No. 447, for securing new
members. Gold emblematic buttons were
presented 10 w. c. Nicholson. John T. Bur-
dine, Geo. w. Slater and Jno. c, ReInhart
Tor services in the formation of the council
Appropriate remarks were made by ex-
PRESIDENT Brian of the senate, President
burril OF the cabinet and MesSrs. Cold
smith. Briggs. Ford. Hendler. Austin ana
Bright ~
Evening star., 1901-12-07

The international rustic fair which will
be held in Masonic Temple, December 10 to
Is, by the Legion Of Loyal Women, will
be Of considerable interest. The booths
will be presided over by ladies in ma
tional costumes, representing the peas
antry Of the different countries, Great Brit
ain, Ireland, France, Germany, Italy, Rus
sia, Norway Sweden, China, Turkey and
Japan. Each evening a specially pleasing
program will be given, including tableaux,
dances, national songs and many beauti-
full articles will be on sale at the booths.
Much time and thought has been spent in
preparing these booths and making them
attractive, and it is believed that generous
patronage will reward the efforts of the
ladies. midday lunch will be served We'd
nesday. Thursday and Friday for the ben
eft of business men who cannot attend at
night.
Evening star., 1901-12-07
NEW QUESTION ARISES.
Point Regarding the Erection of
Telephone Poles.

A new question regarding the erection of
telephone poles and the stringing of wires
in the county has been brought before the
District Commissioners and has in turn
been referred by them to the attorney for
the District for legal opinion. The Ches-
apeake and Potomac Telephone Company
has applied for a permit to erect forty-six
poles on the Sargent road from Bates road
on. to the District line and to string line
of ten wires from the test station of the
American Telephone and Telegraph Com
Chapel road, along Bunker Hill and Sar
gent roads to the District line
The application was first turned over to
the electrical engineer, who now reports:
THE law under which telephone wires are
now strung outside of the city limits states
that these wires are for the purpose of
me king necessary house connections from
all cable poles and existing overhead trunk
lines within the District This application
is for wires running from the test station
of the American Telephone and Telegraph
and will presumably be used for interstate
purposes. AS the wires are not intended for
house connections within the meaning of
the law above quoted l would respectfully
request to be informed to whether these
permits shall be issued or not
Under the act of 1866 known as the ma
tional telegraph act companies engaging in
interstate telegraph business are permitted
to string wires in the District for interstate
to whether or not the telephone wires
come within the purview of the telegraph
act is awaited with good deal of interest
in District circles.
Evening star., 1901-12-07
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Columbia Lodge Elects officer

The election of officers of Columbia
Lodge. No. 3, F. A. A. NJ, occurred last
evening, when James ]. Horrigan was
elected w. NJ; Frank B. Curtis, S w; An
drew Keiner, ]. W; W. s. Macgiu, re-
elected secretary: John r. Sutton, re-elect-
ei treasurer; Joseph Solomon, S. D.; R. F.
Washburn, J. D.; T. F. Schmucker, s. S.
Marin S. Decker. ]. s; A NJ. Muzzy,
trustee; L. f. Speer, representative on
Masonic board of relief; W. P TulIock
corpOratOr Masonic Hall Association; W.
W. Wetzel. representative to St. Johns
Mite Association; ]. NJ. Vale, representa-
tive New Masonic Temple Assoc: alton
Evening star., 1901-12-07
RObberies Reported.

T. F. Whalen of 1145 18th street has
complained to the police Of the theft of
a small bank containing about $50 in cash
His store was entered late Wednesday night
or early yesterday morning by a rear win
dow or the door, using a duplicate key.
Mrs. A. Howard Clark, who occupies an
apartment at the Concord, at New Hamp-
shire and Oregon avenues, has also reported
to the police that her room was robbed Of
gold watch, purse containing $3.50 and a
check for $3.50.
sneak thief entered the store of Mrs.
Skelly, corner of 14th and A streets north
east, Thursday night and stole So in cash.
Evening star., 1901-12-07
Smoker Follows Election.

A smoker was enjoyed last evening by
members of the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity
at the Hotel Fritz Reuter-. Officers were
elected as follows: A. B. Browne, presi-
dent; Arthur E. H. Middleton, vice presi-
dent; F. NJ. Sterrett. jr., secretary, and w.
Ashby Frankland, treasurer. Among those
present were: Representatives James
Cooney Of Missouri, D. E. Finley of South
Carolina, J. c. Needham of California, W.
T. Burch, Arthur E. H. Middleton, Fred
erick B. Pyle. F. NJ. Sterrett, jr.: ]. w.
Kellum, c. w. Clement, Eli D. Earring H
c. McCartenay, P. w. Huntington, L. K.
Beatty, A. B. Browne. Henry B. Deale
Francis r. Hagner, David N. Houston
Thomas Bowling, w. w. Grier, A. V. Smell
w. S. Armstrong, w. N. Cogan John B.
Ecker, l.. L. Friedrich, John Francis, jr. ;
G. d. Rogers, w. A. Posey, Eugene L. LIE
Merle and George B. Lockwood, the editor
of the Shield, the fraternity's publication.
Evening star., 1901-12-07

Items OF interest For Frugal Men.
$500 SaXony Wool Jackets. ts............ Csc.
5000 Goling Sweaters. Red and Other
NOiOic- .S0.JS
S150 Lined Mocha Gloves. ...........-...19 19c.
SOC. Driving Gloves (Men's and BoysD 29c
$100 Heavy Sweaters mems and BoysD .49c
SOC. Holiday Neckwear On Boxes. 49,. 25c
25c. Earl & Wilson Collars. .....l5 l5c
25c. Fine Saxony Wool Socks
c. Auerbach,7 & H Importer of Saxony wool
Jackets and Sweaters. Domestic Sewing
Machine Agency Our New SO Machine
$3.50 For One Week 1t
Evening star., 1901-12-07

The annual election Of officers of Osiris
Lodge. No 2G. f. y A NJ. for the ensuing
year took place last Wednesday night, with
the following result: Stuart NJ. Leitzell.
worshipful master; Sol. Herzog, senior war
den; VIM Montgomery, Junior warden;
Herbert p Gerald, secretary; VIM. H Bar
stow, treasurer: Thos. II. Unsworth, senior
deacon; Sydney r. Jacobs. junior deacon:
VIM H. Landvoigt, senior steward: VIM.
v Lewis, junior steward; l.. Cabell Will
hanson. delegate to Masonic board of re-
lief and also TO ST. Johns Mite Association.
Evening star., 1901-12-07
Social Club Elects Omcerx

The Michigan Social Club held its annua,
election of officers last evening at the Loval
Legion Hall, on 10th street northwest The
following were elected officers to serve
during the ensuing year: President, Judge
BUCK; first vice president, J. E. Nichol: SEQ
ond vice president, Mrs. J. E. Welden: third
vice president. William Quinn; fourth vice
president, Mrs. o. A. Calkins; recording SEQ
retary, Mrs. j. NJ. Walcott; treasurer NJr
Burwick MI.
AT the conclusion of business a m,sioo,
program was rendered
Evening star., 1901-12-07

Alexander v. Grimes has leased of Her
bert Bryant premises No. 1912 street
northwest, lots q and %, square 900, for a
term of ten years from January 1, 1902. The
yearly rental is given as So 225, payable In
monthly installments 1t Is understood that
the present building will be removed and
modern structure erected, suitable to Mr.
Grimes business, at a cost Of about S65, Goo
The actual cost of the improvements is to
have some effect as to the rent to be paid
Evening star., 1901-12-07

The Young Peoples Society of the Co.
lumbia Baptist Church gave pink tea in
Baers Hall, Georgetown, Thursday even
Ing, for the benefit of the new Baptist
church at Fort Myer Heights. There was
vocal music during the evening Miss Mar
garet Stewart, serving as pianist. The
corps of teachers of the Sunday school at
Fort Myer Heights, most of whom were
present as assistants at the tables include
John II Binsted, superintendent; Mrs A.
Stewart. Mrs. e. Hail. Mr.. ]. Musson, Miss
Mamie L. Austin, Mrs. c. Thompson and
MIR. W. Hall.
Evening star., 1901-12-07

original members of the church not one
survives to the present time.
The First Building.
The church edfice which stood upon the
site of the present structure was formally
opened for service the first Sunday in De-
cember 1888. Two years later the pastor,
Rev. John NJ. Henry, was compelled by
failing health to withdraw from active
work, and the following year he died at
his home in Virginia. Rev. Elisha B. Cleg-
Evening star., 1901-12-07
Piano Tuning, S1.5O.
ry expert. Jas. r. Durity, 800 u
At O'Clock Monday Night

the time expires in which the full paid and
worcestershire stock
of the
Washington
Ice
Company
Can be purchased for
50 cents per share
Will positively advance on
Tuesday, Dec. 10.
Checks mailed Monday night will be ac-
cepted.
Office, 74 Fourteenth street NV.
Open at night.
This company is thoroughly local en-
terprise, and assures positive success. de7-2t
Evening star., 1901-12-07
New Method EmDIONed.

Much is claimed of the new method Of
teaching music which is practiced at the
Washington Music Parlors. The main en-
deavor at this institute is to make of the
study of music a pleasing exercise rather
than task. 1t is claimed by this method
all students, even children, learn with ra-
pidity. Mrs Mary Coutts Irvine is the
principal of the institute.
Evening star., 1901-12-07
Northeast Branch Office

For the benefit of residents In the north
east The Star has a branch office at
Griffith's drug store, corner of 9TH and II
streets northeast, where classified adver-
tisements of any kind may be filed at reg
ular rates. Wanted Help and Wanted Sit
uationS cost one cent a word
Evening star., 1901-12-07
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUsEMENTs TONIGHT.

Academy-"The Village Parson."
Bijou-Burlesque and vaudeville.
Chase's-Peter F. Daley Company, in po-
lite vaudeville.
COfumbia-Louis Mann and Clara Lipman
in THE Red Eloof.'
Kernan's-Reilly and Woods Show.
Lafayette-Be1lows Stock Company In "a
Lady of Quality
Nat!onal-E. II. Sothern in IF I Were
King"
For amusements. see page %.
Evening star., 1901-12-07

Samuel F. Murphy, whose real n.r,a t.
said to be Samuel Matthews. waived o, 80.
animation in the Police Court TODAY q,
charge of false pretenses, and Judge Scott
fixed $500 as the amount of security re-
quired for his future appearance and sent
the case to the grand jury 1t is aleped
that Murphy November 4 secured s1o5 hv
getting the signature of John B. Grim ~
AZ 10Th street northwest on paper which
1t Is also stated, proved to be worthless
Murphy, or Matthews, as he is called was
arrested at Eufala, Ala. several days on
and arrived here yesterday with Detective
Tyser.
Evening star., 1901-12-07
Slipped on Bnnana Peel

George Harrison, sixty years old. slipped
on banana peel near 9-h and / streets
northwest about 3I5 o'clock Yesterday aft
ernoOn and was injured about his face and
head. The ambulance was summoned and
the injured man was taken to the Emer-
gency Hospital. His home is at 1919 nth
street northwest.
Evening star., 1901-12-07
Field Secretary to Lead Services.

Mr.. c. c. Michener, eastern field secre-
tary of the international committee, Young
Mems Christian Association, will be the
speaker at the meeting for men in Colum.
bia Theater. tomorrow afternoon at
o'clock. Mr.. Michener was for seven wears
one of the college secretaries of the COM
mittee, and is well known to the co,,ee,a
men of the country He is a man of at
tractive personality and a speaker of ahiI-
ity and power.
Evening star., 1901-12-07
Mrs. wood,eld Get, a Deere.

Carrie M. Woodfield has been granted a
divorce from William H L. Woodfield by
Justice Hagner in Equity Court No l. The
petitioner alleged desertion in her bill for
divorce. The decree awards the custody of
the children of the couple to the mother and
grants her leave to file a petition for ali
mony If she so DESIRE
Evening star., 1901-12-07

The Salvation Army has arranged to give
free dinner to 1000 poor of this city
Christmas evening, and Adjutant Corys
who has charge of the local work, is busy
completing the details The captains
method of reaching deserving persons is to
visit the sections Of the city where the poor
people live and to ascertain the condition
of families and find out the number of
children in each and their needs. basket
containing food sufficient for each family
will be delivered at the door and a ticket
given each child, which will entitle it
to admission to entertainment to be
held al Salvation Army barracks on Penn
sylvania avenue at Z pm, December 81.
Each child will receive a present besides
fruit and candy.
To carry out these arrangements about
300 dolls will be needed, in addition to the
toys. Adjutant Coup will therefore be
pleased to receive donations of food. cloth
ing, toys or money as means of gladdening
the hearts of the poor. Those who may
know of deserving families in need are re-
quested to send notice to $50 Pennsylvania
avenue and each case will receive atten-
tion.
Evening star., 1901-12-07
Seriously Hurt.

Mr.. Thomas r. Benson, who was super
intendent of the Columbia railway for
many years. slipped and fell while getting
off car at 9TH and H streets northeast.
about $50 o'clock last night and was Sc
riously injured. He was removed to the
home Of his son. DIR. Elbert G. Benson, No.
s2i 9TH street northeast. where he received
treatment. Mr.. Benson Is eightv-tWo
years old He was taken to his home near
10Th and III streets northeast later in the
night.
Evening star., 1901-12-07
Deserfion AIIeuaI

Matte Udell, by her attorney, Chase
Roys, has filed suit for divorce from Alva
udell. The parties were married October
-, 1883. at Los Angeles, Cal The petit
toner charges desertion April 81. 1891
Evening star., 1901-12-07

Company has decided to give up their
Washington branch at New York ave and
18th st. They are closing out their entire
stock at discount of 20 per cent; all goods
marked in plain figures. They have the
largest and rarest old original collection in
this country to select from This is a rare
opportunity to secure strictly high-class old
original pieces al extraordinarily low prices
Old Va. Antique Furniture Co, New york
ave. and 14th st. n.w.-Adyt
Evening star., 1901-12-07
EucI,re Party in Pro.nec,.

The fair of the Sacred Heart Church
closes this evening, and Tuesday evening
"a euchre party will be given at Carroll In
stitute Hall. The prizes are selected from
the best donations made to the fair and. it
Is said, will far surpass all prizes offered
by the church in the past.
Evening star., 1901-12-07
PiunOIa Recital.

Next Friday afternoon at the Columbia
Theater there VIII be a piAnola and aeolian
recital. the performer being Mr.. Higginbot-
tom. He will be assisted by the Rakemann
string quartet and Mrs. VIM. l.. Wilson.
The program will be an interesting one.
Evening star., 1901-12-07

FRANK E. ALTEMUS' THREE STORES.
Young chickens. 1212c. lb.; htndquarters and
legs best Lamb. 1Gc. ID: LOin Lamb Chops,
lie ID. Fresh Pork. 121ac- ID; large fine
Rabbits. 1Sc. each: Z lbs best Buckwheat,
2Jc The quality of goods is unsur-
passed.
Evening star., 1901-12-07

Washington is rapidly coming to the front
as good field for the purchaser. This was
demonstrated this week in several large
purchases made at the Castelberg jewelry
establishment. Several members of a the
atrical troupe now playing In this city
bought of that firm diamonds and silver
ware amounting to thousands of dollars.
The fact that travellers should do their
buying in this city speaks well for the
merchants Of Washington.
Evening star., 1901-12-07

The most appropriate gift for a gentle
man is A razor of sterling value; our brands
are guaranteed. Fine line of Pocket Knives
and Scissors of highest grades Trusses
Supporters and Orthopedic appliances ar
tistically adjusted Lenz & Lossan, 623 7th
ST. NV. Successors to Fischer's. Lady at
tendant.
Evening star., 1901-12-07

HAVE YOU TRIED A POUND
of the celebrated Kin-Hee Mocha and Java
Coffee? If not you are missing your oppor
tUnity. All leading grocers are selling 1t.
b. B. EaTnshaw & Bro, wholesale agents.
Evening star., 1901-12-07
Order "Havenner's Cream Biscuits"
for Your Tens and Luncheons

They're quite the daintiest cream cracker a
hostess could serve. Always fresh and tooth
some. Fine with salads, chocolate. etc At
grocers', in lib. pkgs Also sold in bulk. 1t
Evening star., 1901-12-07

Under recent change of schedule train
leaving Washington $40 pm. daily arrives
in Chicago in time to connect with scrack''
land Limited and california Limited 4"
giving quick service to all Pacific coast
and intermediate ponts.-Advt
Evening star., 1901-12-07
Judge Quality by Popularity.

More of the National Capital Brewing Co s
Beers are sold in the District than any
other. Phone 222 for "Muenchener'' and
Diamond doz. only S1.25, delivered. 1t
Evening star., 1901-12-07

A PALM FOR ONE DOLLAR!
And less The home of fine plants and
choice flowers. Call and see for yourself
Phone 2324. ]. r. Freeman, 612 18th st. II W.
Evening star., 1901-12-07

What you pay for extracts is important,
but what you get for your money is ten
times more important. Burnetts Vanilla
costs more because it is worth more-Adyt
Evening star., 1901-12-07

VIA IennsyIVanla RalIrOad.
Tickets on sale Saturday and Sunday
Dee and 5, limited TO return until Mon
day. Dec. 9. All trains except Congress
SiOnal Limited.-Advt.
Evening star., 1901-12-07

Ask for Mergan's Pure Unfermented Grape
Juice at Department Druggists and Grocery
stores
Evening star., 1901-12-07

Drink Kenny's 25c Roasted Coffee.
The best Coffee on earth for the money.
c. D kenny Co. 80 Stores.
Evening star., 1901-12-07

GAS LOGS, ANDIRONS, COAL CRATES.
GIG 18th c. A. Muddiman & Co. 1904 G.
Evening star., 1901-12-07
CITY ITEMS.

Satfn-Skfn Cream Nourishes Away
wrinkles, blemishes. gives lovely complex
ion, satin skin. 25c. Kanns
Evening star., 1901-12-07

for all home and medicinal uses It's a
whiskey of unquestiOnable purity and age
Keep bottle on hand. Leading dealers sell it.
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1901-12-07

Oil and Gas Heaters, $1.2j to S5. Gas Ra-
diators, 81 up. A Eberly's Sons. 71s 7th.
Evening star., 1901-12-07

Ladies' and Gentlemen's Suits Dyed
Blankets and Lace Curtains Cleaned. An
ton Fischer'S, 906 G st NV.
Evening star., 1901-12-07

Great Bear Spring Table Water; gallons
FOR soc. Office TO4 18th.
Evening star., 1901-12-07

Dry cleaning of women's fine costumes is
a speciality of ours. BOrnOt, 1103 G street.
Evening star., 1901-12-07

Calendars for advertising your business.
400 styles. Drop postal and Will call. owen
K. Truitt, 915 Z st. NV.
Evening star., 1901-12-07
Clerical Orders for 1902 via Pennsyl-


Application blanks may be secured by an
plying at once at office, 14I7 G st. NV
Orders will be issued only to clergvmen IN
near the line.-Advt o-i Vi
Evening star., 1901-12-07
Full Cream Cheese, 14c.:

Shredded Whole Wheat Biscuit, 12c.; Cream
Lunch Crackers, 715c.; Lemon Cakes, &C. /;
Oyster Crackers, 41ac.; Golden Crown Cof-
fee, 29c.; Gran. Sugar, be. At 94S La. ave-
and ]. T. D. Pyles' other stores. de5-3t
Evening star., 1901-12-07

ing presents, toys, favors, scrap-book pic
lures, tinsel, glass balls, toy lamps, snow,
frost CLOTH" candles, brick, gold silver
and fancy paper, material for making tree
toys, etc.; paper napkins. 421 9th St lts
Evening star., 1901-12-07

Sl.2o to baltimore and Return win n
o;R. X; Saturday and Sunday, Dec. and 8
Evening star., 1901-12-07

The "ROya1 Limited" baltimore md
ONO Railroad. Exclusively Pullman
trains, Buffet smoking car parlor. obser-
vation, dining and cafe cars. Leaves WASH
ington daily. pm. No extra fare other
than regular Pullman charge-Advt
Evening star., 1901-12-07
MACHINERY. ETC.

FOR SALE KNowLEs COMBINED PUMP Avn
side-crank engine: so-H.P. low-pressure lcconno.
uve boiler: also 25-H-P. feed water heater.
- ....gf J. Il. Hurley
fsons sox os0-A@ l3le OhAe ave
Evening star., 1901-12-07

Calling. shopping, dances, etc. for hire rea-
sonahly at Downey's Stables, 1G22-2S l. st.
Advertisement
Evening star., 1901-12-07
Hoods SarsaDarilIa

1t promptly neutralizes the acid In the blood on
which the disease depends. completely eliminates
II and strengthens the system against its return
Try Hoods.