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Evening star., 1901-10-23
FINE TRAP SHOOTING
Malone of Baltimore Killed Forty
Birds Straight,

There was some great shooting at Steub-
ener's grounds on the Bladensburg road
yesterday. The sevents were all at live
birds, and the chief one was handicap at
l6 birds each, 81 and rs yards rise, 50 en-
trance, birds included. Twelve men faced
the traps. George Wise. Phil Steubener
and j. r. Malone of Baltimore killed
straight and divided first money, the second
going to Uncle Billy Wagner and R. Bond
OF Baltimore, who killed Is each. Phil
Hazel and w. f. Duvan got IA each Miss
and out events followed. Capt. Malone
made remarkable days record, killing 40
birds straight.
Evening star., 1901-10-23

The U. 8. Grant Circle. No 1. Ladies Of
the Grand Army of the Republic, Of this
city, last evening enlisted and mustered in
General Israel WI Stone. commander of the
Department of the Potomac. G. A. r. His
address in reply to the welcome was cheer
ing to the members of the order. He en-
couraged them to renewed efforts in be-
half of the needy soldiers and their fami-
lies
Evening star., 1901-10-23
Lyceum ReOpens.

The lyceum of the ~hiloh Baptist Church.
L street, between 10th and 18th streets
northwest, was reopened last Sunday after
noon at o'clock. Rev. J. Anderson Tay-
lor, ID, pastor. made the welcoming ad-
dress G. VI. Hershaw was elected tempo
rary president and Mr.. Judson W. Lyons
register Of the United States treasury ad-
dressed the audience. The music was un-
der the direction of Prof. j. T. wilson
chorister, Mrs Jennette Taylor Nickens or
ganiSt.
Evening star., 1901-10-23
Arrangements for voters.

Dr. a. P. Pardon. the president of the
New Jersey Republican Association, pre-
sided at a meeting of that organization
held last evening at Metzerott Hall. A
large number of certificates were given out
and arrangements made for them to be Sc
cured by the Jerseyites from w. w. Saw
yer, at the census Office The meeting was
addressed briefly on state issues by w. Nj.
Johnson, first assistant postmaster gen.
eral; Representative John j. Gardner of the
second district, New Jersey, and A. B.
Browne.
Evening star., 1901-10-23
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Manchester for Mt. Vernon at 10
am and 2:3O pm.
Steamer Norfolk for Fortress Monroe
and Norfolk at $50 pm.
Trains leave Pennsylvania avenue ana
131a street for Alexandria and Arlington
every forty-ffve minutes. Mt. Vernon hour
ly. 10 I'm. to 3 pm.
Cars leave Aqueduct bridge for Arlington
and Fort Myer every half hour; Fans
Church hourly. See schedule.
Evening star., 1901-10-23
Glass Elects 0mcer..

The class Of 1903 of the Medical School
Columbian University last evening elected
the following officers: D. G. Smith, presi-
dent; Irving Mcneil, vice president; Gill
mer Brenizer, secretary and treasurer; Car
roll II. May, sergean t-at-arms
Evening star., 1901-10-23
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUsEMENTs TONIGHT.

Academy-"The Fatal Wedding"
BiJou-Refined gayety.
Chase's-"Mazeppa" and vaudeville.
Columbia-"Lovers' Lane"
Kernan's-'The Ramblers."
Lafayette-BeIlows Stock Company in
"The Little Minister"
National-"The Climbers"
716 18th street-'In the Shadow of the
Cross"
Evening star., 1901-10-23

Rosa Fortune, a colored child, was to-
day convicted in the Police Court of the
larceny of pair of spectacles valued at IS
from Mamie Briggs Judge Scott fined her
S5, and IN default of payment she was
turned over to the board of children's
guardians
Evening star., 1901-10-23
Files a Petition.

William FL. Severson. collector of the es-
tate of John A. Gibson. has filed a petition
In the Probate Court asking that Benton
H. Berry and Rebecca Lucas be cited TO
testify in reference to the disposition of
the personal effects Of the deceased.
Evening star., 1901-10-23
I'm Favor of Defendant.

In Circuit Court No. 2 yesterday the jury
which heard the suit of William DE Batz
against the City and Suburban Railroad
Company returned verdict in favor OF
the defendant corporation. Mr.. De BATE
sued Tor $1,000 for alleged personal inju-
ries
Evening star., 1901-10-23
Northea.t Branch om..

For the benefit of residents in the north
east The Star has branch office at
Griffith's drug store, corner of 7th and H
streets northeast, where classified adver-
tisements of any kind may be filed at req
ular rates. Wanted Help and Wanted Sit
uations cost one cent a word
Evening star., 1901-10-23
"Harvest HOme'' Entertainment.

A very interesting and attractive enter
tainmept, entitled Harvest Home" was
given last evening at the Metropolitan NJ
E. Church by the Metropolitan Bible class
There were beautiful decorations formed
of autumn leaves and branches, and
sheaves OF wheat and stacks Of corn were
arranged at different places about the room
During the evening recltations were given
by Misses Gordon and Brubaker and piano
and vocal solos by Miss Dorothy Potbury
and Mr.. Mills, respectively, and a large
number of young folks gathered at inter-
walls about the piano and Joined in the old
time college and harvest songs.
DR.. Bristol, Mr.. Oberholser and Mr.. Pot
bury, respectively, responded to requests for
short stories, and Miss Raber introduced
some very clever and unique autumn
games Light refreshments were served.
The Sunday school officials were so well
pleased with the decorations that they
voted that they should remain until Sunday
in order that each member of the school
not present last night may see them.
Evening star., 1901-10-23
studio for Rent.

Room All, Star building; size l5l1x23 with
northern light; suitable for artist or archi-
tect; has four large windows. Inquire at
the Business office
Evening star., 1901-10-23
WHEN YOU

WHEN YOU WANT FINE MEATS
"a tender Steak or Roast come here. we
sell only Washington-dressed Beef and
Lamb Ask lowest prices too T. T. Keane,
35-5I Center Market and Wholesale row.
Evening star., 1901-10-23

BETTER HEALTH FOR THE FAMILY
is what the continued of Schneiders
MALT Bread brings. It's a perfect food
pure wholesome and nourishing. At your
grocer's, fresh for every meal. &c. loaf.
Evening star., 1901-10-23

Gas and Oil Heaters, s1.25 to $500; Gas
Radiators, s.. 90 up.
A. EBERI.Y's SONS, rs 7th st.
Evening star., 1901-10-23
To BE Married This Month";

Ride in one of those elegant bridal car
riages from Downey's Stables, 1622-2S L st
advertisement.
Evening star., 1901-10-23
FOR FAMILY Use ORDER

"Old Glory" AS a tonic and beverage it
has no peer. Pure, nourishing and health
full. Made of imported German hops. Phone
ABNER-DRURY BREWING co. for case.
Evening star., 1901-10-23

Ladies' and Gentlemen's Suits Dyed,
Blankets and Lace Curtains Cleaned. An
ton Fischer's 906 G st. NV
Evening star., 1901-10-23

We Won't DfsappOint You
or keep the house upset long when we
paper the rooms. 81 up. NOLTE, S24 9th st.
Evening star., 1901-10-23

Star of the East patent flour, 4.23; Po-
tatOes. 79c.: Large Mackerel. TIC; Sar-
dimes. 4c-; Macaroni, 512c.; Fels Naptha
Soap, &c; Kirkman Borax 4c.; Gloss
Starch. 4c., at ]. T D. Pyles' stores.
Evening star., 1901-10-23
EXCURSIONS.

These are very pleasant days at Old Point
Comfort and Virginia Beach. The weather
has continued SO fine and the climate so
mild and balmy that the hotels are almost
as well filled now as during the summer
months. The battle ships Of the North At
lantic squadron which are lying Just off
Fort Monroe continue to be the chief at
traction The trip from this city to this
famous resort is made most conveniently
on the steamers Of the Norfolk and WASH
tngton Steamboat Company One of these
vessels leaves the wharf foot of 7th street
every day In the year at $50 pm, arriving
at Fort Monroe and Norfolk early the fol-
lowing morning.
full autumn days is ride over the Virginia
hills to Falls Church, Ballston or Arlington
on the electric cars, starting at the Aque-
duct bridge The brilliantly colored foliage
may be seen without leaving the cars, for
the route extends through the woodlands
70" some distance. For Falls Church, Nauck
Springs, Ballston and intermediate points
cars leave the bridge every hour through
out the day and evening
Every hour week days, from 10 am to
pm. the swift and comfortable electric
trains of the Washington, Alexandria and
Mt Vernon railway leave their station
Pennsylvania avenue and 1312 street for
Mt. Vernon. OF the many advantages of
to Arlington, stop-over privilege at Alex
andria, and the explanation as the train
traverses that historic country between
Washington and Mt. Vernon of the many
interesting places Of note. But three hours
are required to make the trip.
Evening star., 1901-10-23

Bird Mamma is as necessary to canaries as
seed and gravel. 15c., at druggists.-Adv
Evening star., 1901-10-23

John R. Kelly, New York Roast Beef
French Chops. Calf Liver. Center Mkt, 9Th
st. wing; West End Mkt, 22d and sts
Western Mkt. 21st and K SITS.
KENNY'S COFFEES ARE THE BEST.
Try our unsurpassed blend of Java and
Mocha Coffee, pronounced in strength and
flavor. c. d. Kenny Co. so stores
Evening star., 1901-10-23
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Pastor and Wife Receive Numerous
Presents,

The pastor of Zion Baptist Church Rev
William ]. Howard, and Mrs Howard cele-
brated the twenty-fifth anniversary of their
marriage last night at their residence, II
Defrees street northwest. Rev. Walter H.
Brooks, DID,. pastor of the Nineteenth
Street Baptist Church. performed the cere-
mony.
He also presented the bride and groom
with twenty-five 10 cent pieces Of silver
money. The Baptist Ministers Union of
the District of Columbia presented Il EN-
silver tea service. the Zion Baptist Church
and members gave a new buggy and silver
mounted harness, ,--e Sunday school pre-
sented hve-prong silver candIestick the
Capital Savings Bank silver water
pitcher. and the deacons of Zion Church
gave one-half dozen silver knives and forks
1he Y p :. c. E, senior and junior So
clsties. gave numerous silver offerings and
the members of the church donated SlJO
In silver Large and small silver offerings
came from various parts of the United
States, amounting to about $500.
collation. was served in the basement of
the church by Caterer Murray to about 500
persons Many congratulations from all
over this city and various cities have
been received by Rev. and Mrs Howard
and their large family of ten children.
S1.oo to Harper's Ferry and Martins
burg and return via B. & O. r. R Train
leaves W aShlngton am October -. Re
turning, leave Martinsburg 7:3O and Har-
pers Ferry S:15 pm same day.-Advt
Ainnehaha Lodge Gives Box Party
Minnehaha Lodge gave a largely attend
ed box party at their hall Tuesday evening
and had as visitors number of members
of Golden Light Lodge of Alexandria, Va,
and of Columbia Lodge of Washington. The
good OF the order program, In charge Of
Miss Nellie Smith, was as follows: Piano
solo, Miss Agnes Kaiser; vocal duet, Mrs
Carrie Smith and Miss Nellie Smith; vocal
solo. Mrs. Carrie Smith; musical melange
by Sullivan and Mankin of Golden Light
Lodse. The committee on refreshments
Miss Nellie Smith. Mrs. D. P. Dinsmore,
Mrs. Carrie Smith, Miss Lena Roach, Miss
Bessie Hobart and Mr.. and Mrs Alfred
Newman-then served beautifully decorated
boxes and baskets of refreshments to all
II A Dinsmore, chairman, announced that
the regular election of officers would take
place the following Tuesday evening. and
that the good of the order program would
be In charge of Takoma Lodge.
Fiynn's business College, Sth and X,
YStro no. k,,,,.
Evening star., 1901-10-23

About 11:30 o'clock pm. yesterday OFF,
GERS Sullivan and Buckley found the dead
body OF a newly born infant at the corner
of I'd and S streets northwest Coroner
hewitt, who was notified, gave the neces-
sary burial certificate.
Evening star., 1901-10-23

FIynn's business College, Sth and X,
Business, shorthand dtypewriting-S2l a year.
advertisement
Evening star., 1901-10-23
CITY ITEMS.

A Bottle of "Old Braddocko MARYLAND
Rye is q Good Thing
to keep in the house. It's the finest of
stimulants. Prescribed by physicians. At
grocers', cafes, clubs JAS Clark Distilling
Co. D. P. Mccarthy, Mgr, 61O Pa. ave. 1t
Evening star., 1901-10-23

Are You Hunting for Apartments.
Visit 1.-The Chaplin" 1415 Chaplin ST. 2 3
and rooms, with bath. service, etc. $50 up
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1901-10-23
Hoods SarsaparilIa

Promises to cure and keeps the
promise. Accept no substitute, but
insist on having Hoods.
Evening star., 1901-10-23
Dainty Appetite

Easily satisfied, a feeling of distress
after eating, and more or less nausea
between meals, every day-DYS-
PEPSIA!
No need to say anything about the
belching, vomiting, flatulence, head
ache, pain in the stomach.
Dyspepsia can be cured only by
what gives vigor and tone to the
stomach, functional activity to the
whole digestive system.
Hoods Sarsaparilla taken by Mrs W. G.
Barrett, IA Olney St., Providence r. l., and ss
stated by herself, 1t relieved her of dyspepsia by
which she had been greatly troubled for more than
twenty-five years and for which she had taken
many other medicines in vain When she had
taken four bottles Of Hoods she could eat almost
anything without distress and could sleep we'll.
Evening star., 1901-10-23

S1-oo to Harper's Ferry and Martins
burg and return via B. & o. r. R. Train
leaves Washington am. October -. Re
turning, leave Martinsburg T:3O and Har-
per-s Ferry S:15 2. N. same day.-Advt
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-06-14
LOYAL LITTLE AMRR1cAN.
o. Ais Return froa TsiD
SS D0esDS.

a teacher who spent her vacation
abroad tells the following story:
One Of her fellow passengers on the
steamer that brought her home wns a
little boy about ten years old. As the
steamer approached New York the
child grew exultnntly happy and every
little while he would say: Were nl-
most home now" He talked Of the
various objects they passed ms though
he were really quite ut home. Finally
the teacher said: "Do you live In New
York;"
"No." answered he. "I live in St
Paul Mimi"
Miss L remarked: est Paul?
You are still a long way from home" !"
This is just a. good a. home" said
the loyal little fellow, Its America"
The young travellers patriotism so
pleased the Columbus lady that she
asked him about his travels and
learned why he was SO glad to sec
America, says the Presbyterian. He
had been in Europe over six months.
. part Of which time had been spent in
school in Sweden. He had seen much
Tint was interesting in the different
European countries, but was us
pleased as he could possibly be on once
more seeing his native land and stoutly
declared that America was "the best
country In the world"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-06-14
woHIN wAoI-IARNIRs.
bss YAoss - Aosssea ~ -

The'x0essesn woman. 1ndspsndent
snd energetic. occupies . unique post,
ton compared with her sisters Of other
lands. Thsrs - hardly profession "a
which she hss not the entres and al
army Of working women = 70 be found
In oil the larger eities. Yet the sta.
ustseians claim that out Of i6.13S. $50
women over % year, Of age In this
country but 3.7s7 .ses. or about ~ pes
cent. repressnt the wage earners. In
contrast are the statistics concerning
the women workers Of France. In that
country nearly onc.half the feminine
population. or s.3si.o .o69 out of total
of i2.SoT.iia over 20 years Of aws. srv
working women.
In addition to these millions Of wage
carners. Il 10 computed that there are
100000 women landowners who are
independent of masculine support. In
n scientific work. compiled for use as
the recent exposition and treating OF
women and women's work In France.
the following tabkc appears: Phya-
clans, $50; authors, si3; artists and
sculptrcsses. 3,s00: singers and
actresses. $500: nursss, $4,000: milii-
ncrs, 10000; government employees.
10000; members Of religious orders.
os.ooo; teachers, 100000: in business
houses, $4,000: landowners. SOC. 900;
factory girls, ST., 900; domestic serv.
ants, $4,000: seamstresses, CSC. 600;
farm lAboesss. 2.7oo.ooo
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-06-14
Almost Another Fire.

Rocky Ford on Tuesday Ind u narrow
escape from moro disastrous firo than
that Of two weeks ago. About hse
o'clock p. N. fro was discovered In tho
warehouse OF the Rocky Ford Hardware
Co. Tho flames were quite brisk on u
shelf among boxes Of hardware. Direct
iy over tho blaze was n lot OF picture
moulding which was partially i.nited.
Mr.. Adhir threw on few buckets of
wnier and the blaze was cxtinRuished
without material damage. But only
early discovery prcvcuteda n very bad fire.
The cause OF the fro IL mystery. but
most probably this: That portion OF tho
building is not we'll lighted and Il Is
likely that some onc struck match in
order TO sec tho name or number OF some
small article wanted. aud that n portion
OF the match flew among paper on the
shelf,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-06-14
A Splendid College Publication

The Commencement number OF the
william Jewell Student has just been
received. It is n handsome magazine
elegantly printed aud abouuding in
halftone cuts, giving the portraits. in
class groups, Of large number OF the
students. The literary matter OF the
Commencement Student Is Of high
order Of merit.
H.B. Robins, Rocky Forl's representa-
tive, Is honorcd with n page portrait and
the following honorable mention:
-"Mr. II. u. Robins, for his excellent
article entitled "a Revcric,' received
the medal offered by DIR. CLARK for the
best prose article appearing in the
Student. For the past three years Mr..
Robins has been one OF the best contrib
utors to the college paper. 1t has been
n source of comfort to the editor to know
that whenever matter WAS short some.
thing good could he gotten from Mr..
Robins. He also holds tue medal for
poetry"
MIR. Robins is one OF the staff editors
OF the Student, conducting the depart
ment entitled 1.-The Realm OF the Pen. -
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-06-14
eYPsns A Huls
0saSssss Ass Dsse0 A1s0ss1 q
0os00s eos YeS0esG TSSo
Int 1seapo0s0e.

Whoevss has tsavsasd IN Europe has
doubtless met IN some part OF the con.
tine.t . gang OF Hungarian kyPies
roaming over the various eountrfes Of
Europe. from south 70 north and from
vest to east. A. . svls. they travel In
families. pumbssisg from % 10 100
souls and more. carrying along wish
them all their vssioss and strange
psrspAssnalia and domestic neeessi-
ties. IL most countries Of Europe laws
have bsss paassd aesosdiss 70 which
thsss vaSsbouds are sliowsd TO stay
only . couple OF days OF couple OF
hours II certain provinces or prosin-
eial distssess. vheu they arr escorted
by gendasmes over the border. The
principal 6usinsss srsnsaetSoss con-
sist OF fortuns-ssiling. begging and
stealing. They are especially clever In
the latter branch Of business and take
everything. from . pin and needle to
. horse and carriage.
The .ypsies have been . real nui-
ssnee for Europe for centuries and the
Ausiro-Hun.arian government is now
considering . plan to force this most
peculiar vagsbond race into settle
msns. somewhere In the vast plains OF
Hungary. Most Characteristic OF the
.ypsies 10 the fact that they never
work. This Is one Of their drsi prin-
clples. For morr than 900 years they
have been roaming over Europe and
the up.io'aats Rypsy IL by all means
the cieversss thief In the world. Where
no ca; H~ts through the M'sle brown
gypsy boy ands his way. They have
no religion. NO morals. no honor or no
saiherlana. but he is proudsr. per-
haps. than . Spanish Rrandse. He iies
TO perfection and 10 the grcsteAt story
teller In the world.
Many other efforts have been made
from time to time TO eouhns the
Hypsies 20 certain territories In Hun.
Eary. but always without any soe-.
cess. 'M<kh
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-06-14
Fire Company Meeting.

A meeting OF the Rocky Ford Fire
Company was held at the Business Mems
club rooms Wednesday evening. Officers
were elected as follows:
III. Marlotte, chief.
+. A. Karpe, captain.
V. a. Moore, treasurer.
Lloyd Pollock, secretary.
Several new names were added to the
roll, making total Of 20. At least five
additional members are needed, aud it is
urged that these names should come
from business houses us they are most
vitally interested in having efficient fire
protection.
At the meeting tonight arrangements
will be made for weekly practice.
This is an organization greatly needed
in Rocky Ford and should have the
encouragement OF everybody.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-06-14
A Nkillfui swindir.'

A month ago W. y. Stark was visited
by the agent Of tho Phoenix Manrg 90.
OF Chicago, house engaged in furnish
ing enlarged pictures aud picture frames.
The agents mission WAS to arrange sith
so,ns business man to handle these goods.
the details to be looked after by other
meu who would make the nscessary can
vass. On Monday four men appeared
utu commenced the canvass among cilt-
gems of Rocky Ford aud vicinity. The
plan proposed to Mr.. Stark was that they
would secure him % customers Who
would purchase 30 each. which purchase
would rptitle thsm to n picture fre~. The
frame To DO paid for. The four chaps
did their work in y hurry and soon
brought back 50 blanks purporting 10 be
signed by ss many cittzsns- The blanks
were not very clear III their wording but
pretendel to he q sort Of ngreemont To
buy gools OF Mr.. STARK aud get pie.
turs free. When they delivered the 90
so-cailel orders they claimed that Mt.
Stark owed them sI7 Tor tho frames. lie
did not SEQ Il in that light and ou tnvrs.
tiHation found that u portion OF the
names signed hal been forged aud that
the names Of others had been secured by
false prvtsnses. The four smooth agents
whoss names figure On Squire Harris
docket No sam Goidwaisr, 4. W. Gre
CORY. ". b. Kelley aud Norman Hall
wcT. arrested and an examination held
bctor. Harms court "Wednesday after
noon. Tho charge against them WAS
passing forged paper. Sqair. Harris
ruled that tn. evidence did not Justify
tho Charge and discharged III. d.icnd-
ants. Aiisrward Deputy District Attos-
nvy Gouin charged two OF them. Norman
Hall and ". 5. Kelley. with iorcvry.
There is no question but that names
were forged To tho blanks for which Mr..
Stark was asked to pay, but !, is doubt
fnl II ,h. men can bc held for forgery.
They will probably escape ON the piles,
that tho papers To which they signed
names are OF no commercial value.
.t looks very much lik, well planned
schrm, To swiud.c merchants. The cVn-
tracts aud orders seem to have been
evolved from the BRAN OF shr.wd law.
yer with tho intent TO appear plausible
to business men and nj the same time 80
wordcd NJ to prevent cri ninal pn,~ccn.
tiou. Other portions OF Colorado would
do we'll to fight shy OF this scheme.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-06-14
Ine,a.., Of ,sod.rn r,,.-, D,.,

Incident Of lsodsrn F1eaeA Duel,
A story which is going the rounds
of the European press illustrates the
absurdities of the French duel. Two
men of Paris arranged to fight = duel
at Calais. They were highly pleased
at least one of them was-at the
prospect, for it meant public procln-
nation of their bravery at the cost
of only . scratch or two and, what
was more serious, a few coppers for
coffee. But one Of the duelists, az Il
turned out. really wanted to kill and
be killed, for he had made up his
mind to commit suicide. On learning
this the other man tainted and had
to be carried on to bed. This seemed
to be great disappointment to the
ono with suicidal intentions. and
after vainly trying to pick a quarrel
with his second he went and drowned
himself.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-06-14
No Cause for Complaint.

Hon. ]. II. Crowley says that the fruit.
grower who kicks because considerable
percentage of his fruit is falling off don't
understand himself. Much OF it ought
to fall of in order that crop OF credit
able fruit be produced. In his orchard
Mr.. Crowley thinks that his cherry crop
has been benefited by the falling off OF
60 per cent. OF the small cherries, 81
overabundant was the blossoming
Taking orchards and small fruits gener.
ally Mr.. Crowley reports that the pros
poets were never quite SO good. Great
valley, this.