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Evening star., 1901-11-25
Work of Confidence Men.

Confidence men. both white and colored,
are operating in this city, and the police
are looking for them Descriptions of two
of them have been furnished the police
Horton Wells. colored man, parted with
$50 to colored man Thursday. The Same
day William Duncan Smith, white, of Belts
vile gave So to a white man at the Balti-
more and Ohio depot. The former reported
his loss TO the police Friday but Smith
waited until today to make known his ad
venture. He says he gave the man the
money TO purchase uniform after he had
accepted a position, as ne was told to work
for the Dr. Sayers Medicine Company of
Pittsburg. The confidence man represented
himself as an agent of the company and
tod Smith to meet him at the National
Hotel Smith went to the hotel but the
man failed to meet him.
Evening star., 1901-11-25
CANCELLATION OF TAX SALE.
Adverse Opinion Rendered I'm Case of
Mrs. William Lamb.

A. B. Duvall, the attorney for the Dis
trict, has submitted an opinion to the Dis
trict Commissioners in regard to the sppH-
cation of Messrs. Hufty & Hufty, at
torneys for Mrs. Lillian Lamb, for the can
collation. of a tax sale of property In Mount
Pleasant, made April II, fse9, for default
In payment of the general tax for the year
1893 The applicants also requested on be-
half Of Mrs. Lamb the discharge and re-
lease of the property from the lien Of the
tax Mr.. Duvall recommends that the Ie-
quests be denied.
The application was based upon the fact
that July IL, 1899, there was issued to Nal
colin Hufty certified statement of taxes
under the act of Congress approved Feb
ruary 6, 1879, as amended May 13, 1892
from which certified statement there was
omitted any reference to the tax sale. 1t
was claimed that such a tax sale should
nave been noted. The assessor reported
that the omission to note the tax sale was
an error Of his Office, and that, ther afore
the application should be allowed.
am of the opinion" continues Mr..
Duval1, that this case does not present
the question of the effect of the order of
the Commissioners respecting the noting of
certain tax sales, which requirement is rot
within the statutory provision Of the said
act Of Congress. The certified statement
In question was issued July II, 1899, to
Malcolm Hufty; it was not issued to Mrs
Lillian Lamb. or in connection with any
transaction of hers relating to said prop
erty, and she was not subsequent rur-
chaser thereof within the meaning cf said
act of Congress.
1T appears that on April g. 1901. nearly
two years after the issuance of said certi-
ned statement, the property was conveyed
to Mrs. Lillian Lamb. At that time the
written report of the collector of taxes filed
in the office of the recorder of deeds
showed the tax sale of $780, and this was
notice to her; want of knowledge thereof
on her part was the result of her failure to
exercise ordinary diligence in ascertaining
the condition of the title of the property
l am of the opinion that she was not iusti-
fled in acting upon the above mentioned
certified statement Of taxes, which had
not been issued to her, or for her benefit,
and the application should, therefor, be
denied"
Evening star., 1901-11-25
NATIONAL Indian Annexation.

AT the annual meeting Of the Washington
auxiliary OF the Women's National Indian
Association held recently at the residence
OF A. G. Wilkinson, 1925 X street, Mrs w.
A. Jones and Miss Estelle Reel were elected
life members of the association.
Miss Reel was unanimously elected dele
gate to represent the local branch at the
hationai convention Of the association to
be held in Boston in December,
report of the work of the year was
read by President NJ. E. C. Wilbur A re-
port of the work Of the secretary's Office
was submitted by Mrs. T. II. Alexander.
Addresses were made by the commissioner
Of Indian affairs, w. A. Jones; Rev. %. r.
Pollard and ex-Commissioner Of Indian ~.
fairs I. J. Morgan. now secretary of the
board of Baptist Home Missions.
Evening star., 1901-11-25
DEATH OF HENRY WALKER,
The Oldest Printer in Washinrton
Passes Away.


Eighty years of active service In WASH
ington and Georgetown printing establish
ments were ended late Saturday night by
the death at Providence Hospital of Henry
Walker, at the age of ninety-seven-the
oldest typographer in the city From 1S1S
when a Mr.. Ryan established in George
town a tri-weekly known as the Metropoli-
tan, Mr.. Walker served as a compositor-
under Peter Force, William Greer, Duff
Green, Cornelius Wendell and the Messrs.
Rives, all known as public printers; as
foreman Of the old Congressional Globe
composing room, and in the government
printing office until the early sos. His ca
reer as printer is viewed, therefore. as
including every phase and spanning the
whole period Of the development of modern
Typography.
Mr.. Walker was born in GEORGETOWN. Au-
gust "a, 1905. His "reminiscences date back
before the organization of the old Columbia
Typographical Society in 1927, of which
body he was a charter member and Of CO.
lumbia Typographical Union, No. 1O1 When
the former organization was created print
ers were employed at wage of SO per week
and worked ten hours a day. Mr. Walker
lived to see the printers day shortened to
eight hours and his wage increased One
of his most entertaining recollections con-
cerned the administration Of President An
drew Jackson. Mr.. Walker was then locked
in room to set type for what was known
as '"The Eaton Circular''-a document in
defense of the beautiful Mrs. Peggy Eaton
whose charms almost disrupted Old Hick-
ory's cabinet.
Three children survive the veteran printer
John T. Walker and Malcolm Walker Of
this city and daughter, Ida Semms, who
Is employed in the Roosevelt HOSPITAL in
New York city.
Columbia Typographical Union will con-
duct the funeral services.
Evening star., 1901-11-25
DEATH OF WILLIAM GWIN.
For Thirty Years Was Chief Messeu-
ger to the Secretary of State.

ger to the Secretary of State.
William Gwin, who for thirty years serv-
ed as chief messenger to the Secretary OF
State, is dead. He had been in feeble
health for some time, but persisted in stick
ing to his work and was at his post Satur-
day last He died at his residence, III:
18th street, last night from a chronic stom-
ach complaint.
William Gwin was veteran of the war
of the rebellion, having served in both the
army and the navy. He was born in Nir-
ginia, but was appointed from the District
Of Columbia by Hamilton Fish to the post
he held at the time of his death. He served
continuously ever since under each succeed
ing Secretary of State. He was faithful,
conscientious employe and enjoyed the con-
hdence and respect of his superiors and as
sociates in office. Many important diplo-
matte secrets were known to him in his
professional capacity, but the great conf
dence placed in him by the respective
heads of the department under whom he
served was never betrayed by either word
or deed. He was one of the best known and
most popular colored men Of the District.
Evening star., 1901-11-25
Corps Insnectio.

The annual inspection Of Lincoln w. r.
c.. No. 6, over which Mrs. Ida L. Chase pre-
sides, took place Friday evening at the hall.
516 9th street northwest. A large number
Of ladies were present, among whom were
the department president, Mrs. Margaret B.
Tew, and her staff, and visitors from sew
eral corps in the city. The corps was COM
plimented upon the manner It did its work
and 1t Is considered the banner corps OF the
District.
1t was reported that there were great
demands on the corps for relief last VIM
ter. After the business of the corps was
concluded refreshments were served
Evening star., 1901-11-25
Held for Grand Jury's Action,

Frances Beverly, colored, was given a.
preliminary hearing in Judge Scott's court
this morning on charge of grand larceny,
and was held to await the action Of the
grand jury. under $500 bonds
1t was charged that the woman, who was
formerly employed at the home of Mr.
Morell Marean, 1893 10Th street, had taken
s143 belonging to Mr.. r. L. G. Marean.
The defendant was arrested Saturday night
by Detective Flather, after she had bought
a cloak at a store on 7th street northwest
and offered a 500 bill in payment for her
purchase, which amounted to sos
The detective recovered the whole amount
Of money that was lost
Evening star., 1901-11-25
Result of n Row,

A charge of assault was filed in the Po-
lice Court today against Richard Goodan
colored, but the case could not be tried. as
his alleged victim, Ernest Strothers, was
unable to appear In court. The men. It Is
alleged. participated in a row Saturday
night, during which Strothers received an
ugly cut in his neck He was taken to the
Homeopathic Hospital. where the wound
was dressed. The injured man was then
removed to the second precinct station and
locked up. charged with intoxication Yes
terday morning he showed symptoms Of
paralysis and the police hurried him to the
hospital He was afterward taken home
The case will be tried as soon as Strothers
Is able to appear.
Evening star., 1901-11-25
Undenominntional service.

At the unsectarian and undenominational
services held in Chase's Grand Opera House
last evening an address was delivered by
DIR. Robert Monroe on THE New Evangel-
ist." After a second selection of sacred
music had been rendered by Haley's or
chestra Mrs. Minnie Kate Miller sang, the
song service being illustrated on a screen.
Next Sunday evening the meeting will be
held at the Columbia Theater as the Grand
VIII be occupied. Rev. George Buckler un-
der whose direction the series of services
has been inaugurated, will deliver the SER
mon His subject will be THE Twentieth
Century Creed"
Evening star., 1901-11-25
Sudden Death of George w. co1ms

Mr.. George w. Coiman, sixty years old,
died suddenly about 4:30 o'clock Saturday
afternoon at his home, No. 118 9th street
southeast, Of heart failure. The deceased
had been In business In the local markets
for many years On his way home from
the Center market Saturday afternoon he
called to see a physician and got some med
icinee The walk home fatigued him and a
few minutes after reaching the house he
expired.
Mr.. Colman leaves wife and four chill
dren. His mother. who Is eighty-six years
old. lived at his home. His funeral took
place at o'clock this afternoon
Evening star., 1901-11-25
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUsEMENTS TONIGHT.

Academy-'Lost River
Bijou-Burlesque and vaudeville,
Chase's-Polite vaudeville.
CoIumbia-"Miss Bob White"
Kernan's-The Bowery Burlesquers.
I.afayette-Bellows Stock Company in
"Pudd nhead Wilson,"
National-Bertha Galland in THE Forest
Lovers"
Carroll Institute Hall-Fair.
National Rifles Hall-Entertainment and
dance.
Evening star., 1901-11-25

woman in her stocking feet and bare
headed attracted the attention Of number
Of pedestrians In front of the Riggs House
about II o'clock last night. She fell on
the steps in front Of the hotel and a cab
man conveyed her to the Emergency Hos
pital. Her name was given as Mrs Lucy
Cowens and her address as 74O 22d street
northwest. Her husband called at the hos
pital and took her home. Mrs. Cowens was
suffering from an attack of hysteria.
Evening star., 1901-11-25
AUCTION SALES OFF REAL ESTATE, &c
Today.

Thomas j. Owen & Son. aucts.. 913 F st.
n.w--Trustees sale of Nos. 306 -3oS-3fo and
80 Seaton st. ne, on Monday, November
p. at 4:30 pm. Joseph r. Edison and
Charles B. Bailey, trustees.
Walter B. Williams & Co., aucts., 10th
and d SITS. n.w.-Chancery sale Of No. $40
East Capitol St. on Monday, November %,
at 4:30 pm. Henry F. Woodward, Orrin
B. Hallam and Edwin Forrest, trustees.
Thomas E. Waggaman, auct.-Trustees'
sale of lot 4, square 80, on Monday, No
vember p. at 4:30 pm. VIM. F. Mating
ly and Thos. E. Waggaman, trustees.
Tomorrow.
Duncanson Bros. aucts, 9th and D SITS.
n.w.-Sale of No. 1909 9th st. NV, on Tues
day, November 26, at 4:3O pm.
Thomas ]. owen & Son, aucts. 913 F st.
n. n.w.-Trustees sale of lot . St near
4th st. ne. on Tuesday, November 26, at
4:30 pm. Frank T. Rawlings and Richard
G. Rawlings, trustees.
Thos E Waggaman, auct.. OIL F st.
n.w.-No. 1927 G st. NV, on Tuesday, No
yember 26. at 4:SO pm.
J. G. Sinclair. auct.. 633 La. ave. NV
Sale of household furniture. ETC., on Tues
day, November &c, at 10 am, at auction
rooms
Evening star., 1901-11-25
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Trains leave Pennsylvania avenue and
131z street for Alexandria and Arlington
every half hour. Mount Vernon, hourly, 10
am. to pm.
Steamer Manchester for Mount Vernon at
10 al m. and 40 pm.
Steamer Norfolk for Fortress Monroe
and Norfolk at $50 p. m.
Cars leave Aqueduct bridge for Arlington
and Fort Myer every half hour; Falls
Church hourly. See schedule.
Evening star., 1901-11-25
Demands Jury Trial,

John H. Jackson was arrested yesterday
by squad of policeman from the first
precinct at an uptown hotel. The defend
ant was arraigned in the Police Court this
morning on charge of permitting a gam
ing table to be set up and used in his room
1t is alleged that Mr.. Jackson and a num-
Der OF people were engaged in a game of
cards in room at the hotel A plea of
not guilty was entered by the defendant
ana jury trial demanded. Collateral of
500 was furnished
Evening star., 1901-11-25

s1S1 IN SOHbVItutIOH AITVy.
William Parker, colored, told Judge KIM
ball in the Police Court this morning that
he was employed at Senator Hanna's resi-
dence. Parker was arrested yesterday for
engaging, with others, in disorderly con-
duct in Constitution alley
The statement of the witnesses was de-
cidedly against the defendant, and unless a
fine of $40 is paid Parker will be deprived
of his liberty for thirty daYs
Evening star., 1901-11-25
Husband Answer Wife. Charges.

William F. Turner, by his counsel, Camp
bell Darlington. today fled answer to the
bill Of divorce of Mary L. Turner. He de-
nies all the allegations Of the bill and de-
clares that he always conducted himself as
a gentleman and was never drunk in his
life. He claims that articles of Separation
were drawn up between him and his wife
and he has paid $50 per month to her ac-
cording to the agreement
Evening star., 1901-11-25

A SALE WORTH YOUR ATTENTION
You better make up your mind quick and
attend the 5o,0G0 sale of Furniture and
Carpets now in progress at 1926 F ST. No
limit or reserve.
Evening star., 1901-11-25
Georgetown Branch Star omc.,

The Evening Star has branch Offices at
ODonnelrs 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. a
word.
Evening star., 1901-11-25

FOR YOUR THANKSGIVING DINNER
Order Schneiders famous Malt Bread
It's the best, and you should have the best
OF everything for that day. Pure, wholesome
and nourishing. At all grocers', sc. loaf.
Evening star., 1901-11-25

THE FAVORITE TABLE BEER
In Washington homes Is "Old Glory" Pop
ular because of it's purity, age and fine
flavor. Order a case for Thanksgiving
Phone AbnerDrury Brewing Company.
Evening star., 1901-11-25

John r. Kelly, New York Roast Beef.
Canada Lamb. Sweetbreads. West End
mkt, 22d and sts.; Center mkt, 9th st.
wing, and Western mkt, 21st and K sts
Evening star., 1901-11-25
CITY ITEMS.

At Fifty Cents Per Share
Until December 10-The full-paid and nom
assessable stock of the Washington Ice
Company, local investment enterprise.
Large and sure profits assured. Full in
vestigatfon invited. no23-tf
Evening star., 1901-11-25

THE BEST COFFEE MONEY CAN BUY
Is Congressional Coffee"-a rare blend Of
Java and Mocha. Fresh roasted daily and
pulverized If desired. Sold at 10 Great At
lantic and Pacific Tea Co.'S Stores 35c lb
Evening star., 1901-11-25

MONEY CAN'T BUY FINER MEATS
than our Washington Dressed Beef and
Lamb-tender Steaks, Roasts, Chops, etc
Prices within reach of all. T. r. KEANE
35-51 Center Market and Wholesale Row
Evening star., 1901-11-25

giving.-"Columbia" (pasteurized), Cow
Brand, and -Four Leaf Clover" Also finest
Elgin Butter. In Bib. boxes, s1.6O. Jas. F.
Oyster, 9th & Pa ave- and leading markets
advertisement.
Evening star., 1901-11-25

Delicious Bonbons and Chocolates GIace
Fruits and Salted Nuts Cor. f and 18th SITS.
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1901-11-25

The Washington Ice Company
Will Positively Raise the Price
OF its Stock
On December 10,
Very Nearly Set Aside
At so Cents
Has Been Subscribed For
No investment enterprise ever organized
in Washington has met with greater favor
1t is thoroughly local company.
Full investigation is invited
Call at Office, 704 14th st. NV, basement
Open at night. noZ3-tf
Evening star., 1901-11-25

Drink k6nny's 2Jc. Roasted Coffee
The best Coffee on earth for the money.
c. D. Kenny Co. 80 Stores.
Evening star., 1901-11-25
FURNITURE SAI.ELc

FURNITURE sALE-CLosEs SOON,
We must close out every piece of furni-
ture. etc, by November 80. Prices cut re-
gardless of COST. Call at once and secure
bargain such was never offered before
LOWENTHAL'S, 7th & Mass ave-
Evening star., 1901-11-25

$1.OO to Frederick, Hagerstown and
Winchester and return, via B. and D. r.
R., from Washington at am. Sunday
next, Dec l, stopping at intermediate sta
tions en- route. Returning, leave Hagers-
town and Winchester at m and Frsder
ick at pm same day.-Advt
Evening star., 1901-11-25

GAS LOGS, ANDIRONS, COAL CRATES
GIG 18th. c. A. Muddiman & Co. 1904 G.
Evening star., 1901-11-25

u 1900 9th ST.; o rooms and bath; lot 1S5zx
y 1-3 feet to alley. At auction tomorrow
eiernoon at 4:30. See advertisement
Evening star., 1901-11-25

Best ever made-Novelty Kitchener Coal
Ranges at A. Eberly's Sons us 7th.
Evening star., 1901-11-25

"Old BraddOck" Maryland RIVE IA
Pronounced Best by Physfcian
AS well as connoisseur. It's purity and age
are never questioned Order bottle At
grocers', cafes, clubs. Jas. Clark Distilling
Co., D. P. Mccarthy, Mgr, 610 Pa. ave- 1t
Evening star., 1901-11-25
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Death Due to Heart Failure

Phoebe Brown, colored. forty-eight years
old. died suddenly about 2 o'clock this
morning at her home, No. 426 1 street north
west. Coroner hewitt investigated the case
and decided that her death was due to heart
failure.
A few minutes before Mrs. Browns death
occurred her husband returned home. He
whistled to attract her attention, instead of
ringing the door bell. She opened the door
for him, putting a lighted lamp she had
carried on small table. Immediately after
her husband entered the room the woman
seated herself on a chair and expired.
Evening star., 1901-11-25
Hoods Sarsaparilla

Promises to cure and keeps the
promise. The earlier treatment is be-
gun the better-begin it today.
Evening star., 1901-11-25

Ladies! Royal Clues Anything. Kanns 1oc.
Evening star., 1901-11-25

After Theater "CIub Suppers"
10 to II pm, 81 each. at the Shoreham
Advertisement
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-09-06
LILLIAN.

1t is reported that one of the lead
ing young men of Falrfields is soon
to marry young lady of Richmond
county, known to the readers of the
CITIZEN as "Trixy."
Fred Downing, jr., of Sharp's, is
visiting friends this week near Bur-
CESS Store.
K. L. Smith, the Northumber-
land lumber man, is engaged in a
big contract in Accomac county.
Mr.. Charlie j. Covington, whose
life was despaired of during Marvin
Grove encampment on account of
having lockjaw from a nail entering
his foot. which was chronicled in
the CITIZEN at the time, has en-
tirely recovered. o. Lee Fallin is
now suffering from a similar cause.
The meeting now in progress at
Bethany Methodist church is well
attended and much interest is being
manifested. Rev. G. r. James, of
lrvington, is doing the preaching
this week. Rev. r. i. Bentley, of
Lancaster, will assist Pastor Robins
after Sunday.
Rev. j. w. S. Robins will assist
Rev. j. NJ. Anderson in a series of
meetings in Urbanna, Middlesex
county, commencing on the fifth
Sunday in this month.
Miss Lena Robins leaves in a few
days to pursue her studies ut W..
mans College, Lynchburg, Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-09-06
Northumberland &c
WICOMICO CHURCH.

Jack Whaley has accepted posi-
ton in Baltimore.
Misses Irene and Alleyne Clark
spent last week with relatives at
Farnham.
L. Ii. Gill and son, Howard, were
seen here recently.
Mrs. Ned Coles was recently visit
ing relatives in Fairfields.
DR.. Nj. NJ. Moran has located here
aud purchased a fine horse from L.
l.. Lawson.
III. z. Hall was seen here last week
surveying oyster shore for w. HI.
Rowe and others.
Our people are rejoiced at the
splendid showing made by our young
dentist, DR.. (. p. Tignor, who
easily headed the list in the competi.
tive examination for appointment as
one of the dentists connected with
the army. For some years DIR. Tig.
nor has been living in Baltimore
where he had built up a lucrative
practice. He has been assigned tc
duty in the Philippines aud is now
on his way thither. Mr.. Tignol
viii have the rank of first lieutenant
Mrs. II. L. Derby aud daughter
Miss Lizzie, of Petersburg, who have
been visiting friends here and a
Lancaster Courthouse, took steamer
Friday night at Irvington enroute t
their home.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-09-06

on dainties done up to the 'queen's
TASTE" But dogs viii be dogs, and
after they had eaten and drunk to
the ell blatant Irish terrier snarled
and bounced across the table at the
throat of an English bull-terrier.
CONSERVATION reigned, and other ca
mines joined in the melee, until Master
of Ceremonies Lehr and his aides got
them separated and quieted, and the
fair danes had gotten the timid
ones from under their skirts and the
sofas, whittier they had unceremoni-
ously fled at the first onslaught. TIC
cap the climax Mr.. Lehr added to the
entertainment by putting on several
bespangled collars himself and
prancing around the floor in imita
ton of several breeds of dogs, prin'
cipally the human one. All honor
to "the" people of America and th'
introduction of the canine festiva
to commemorate the wane of the
dog star !
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-09-06
Communicated
NORTHUMBERLAND NOT TO BE
SLIGHTED.
To Northumberland Democrats.

To Northumberland Democrats:
Our county casts the largest Dem.
ocratlc vote of the two; then why
should our sister county of West.
moreland lay claim to the nomina.
ton for House of Delegates {? The
latter had the last term, and il
would seem nothing more than right
that the honor should now be con-
ferred upon son of the larger
county.
A number Of names have been
mentioned for the honor, any one of
which would grace the position, but
It seems most meet that Mr.. John A.
Palmer should be given the honor.
The writer understands that he
would accept it if Endorsed by his
county; ne will not enter into a
scramble for it--but why should
there be any scramble? Is there a
man who will attend the mass-meet-
ing next Monday that will saw he
prefers Mr.. Baker, of Westmoreland.
to our own worthy son? Nothing
good can be said of Mr.. Baker that
cannot be said of Mr.. Palmer.
Let the Democrats of Northum.
oerland tender him their united sup
port, and in this way ensure Demo
cratic victory. With a strong Re-
publican nomination, which it is un-
derstood will be made if Mr.. Baker
Is our candidate, it will take Nor
thumberland's best to win out.
Palmer is the man, and Northum-
berland should name him.
EXETOR.