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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-27

had seen General Mcconnell Of Alabama
in his seat in the House Of Representatives.
or about the halls and grounds OF the
United States Capitol. on the avenue, with
a crowd of friends or going into or coming
from countless taverns Of the day: They
were all called taverns then-the saloon"
did not yet exist.
General Mcconnell had been drinking
heavily for fortnight. About 10 am. he
returned to tbs st. Charles, accompanied
by a number g: Sriends. They went down
the basement stvsS Into the bar room, and
all of them wire standing around, each
with generous tumbler of whisky In hand
well, boys said Mcconnell, lifting his
glass, heres your health, good luck to you
all-and goodbye!'
They stepped forward to "hob-nob," ex-
claiming:
Here's to you, general
Mcconnell stepped backward, dashed
down his glass, drew huge bowie knife
from his neck band and plunged 1t to the
hilt into his abdomen.
He was a splendid-lookfng man, with
sun-bright, forid face. The coroner's jury
pronounced 1t case Of delirium tremens
This death created a tremendous sensation
throughout the country. doomed the cause
of temperance, and in the Capitol no doubt
greatly assisted Gov. Briggs and Tom Mar
shall in organizing the Congressional So
ciety.
Nearly diagonally opposite Temperance
Hall on E street was the lifetime residence
of one of the earliest and best physicians Of
Washington, DR.. Joseph Burrows. who died
only about ten years ago, in the fullness Of
years and honors. Near 10th and streets
a few doors above stood the first medical
college ever built in the District. I was yet
small boy when it was utterly destroyed
by fire, and took a boys interest in STIR
ring up the embers when they became cold,
and bringing to light thousands of charred
and half-burned volumes of medical books
which Uttered the ruins.
Others searching the debris came across
more CHASTITY finds. skeletons and parts of
skeletons. and several cadavers partially
dissected by the class of medical students.
OF course, these gave rise. especially among
the negro population, Of fearful stories Of
night doctors and tales Of terror, Of ghosts
and body snatchers.
Next door. in 10th street. was the First
Baptist Church. with it's quaint little cupo-
la and unmusical bell. Parson o. B.
Brown. the stately and aristocratic rector,
resided for many years. until his death.
next to the corner of 9th and E streets, not
far below Temperance Hall.
This Baptist church was sold and con-
verified into Ford's Theater. the scene Of
two historical tragedies, the assassination
of Lincoln and the falling Of the floor and
great loss Of life after it had been bought
by the government and become the Army
Medical Museum.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-27
Falls Into Arms of the Law.

William Abraham. man about forty
years of age, arrived here yesterday from
Florida. en- route to Philadelphia. and last
Eight he fell into the strong arms Of the
law, and he will not resume his journey
for forty-five days unless he pays fines
amounting to SIS levied by Judge Bundy of
the Police Court this morning.
According to the testimony in court,
Abraham ran out Of cash when he arrived
here. and last night he visited second
hand store in South Washington and en-
deavored to dispose of his overcoat He
could not make sale and was ordered to
leave the store, and during his exit a show
case, valued at sos. which was standing
on the sidewalk. was overturned and badly
damaged. His arrest followed on a charge
OF destroying private property.
II was Intoxicated but I'm sure l didn't
upset the showcase" Abraham declared.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-27
ROCKVILLE AND VICINITY.
Youthful Couple United in Bonds of
Matrimony.
Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star.

Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star.
ROCKVILLE, Md, December p. 1902.
The youngest couple to get married In
Rockville in a long while were made man
and wife Christmas day. They were Mr..
Oliver Perry Hazard and Miss Sophia Ethel
Eisenbeiss, young Washingtonians. The
groom gave his age as eighteen years and
eight months. while the bride testified to
being just sixteen years and eleven months
old In the case Of the young man the as
sent Of his parents was necessary In order
for him to secure the license. The oficiat-
ing minister was Rev. Thomas H. Campbell.
pastor of the Baptist Church, the home Of
the minister being the scene of the event.
The young folks were accompanied by a
brother of the bride, who stated that the
parents of the young lady at first strongly
objected to the marriage because Of the
youth Of both. but upon realizing that the
young lovers were determined to get mar
ried reluctantly gave their consent.
MT. William Henry Edinger and Miss
Rose A. Lockard. both Of Stroudsburg, Pa,
visited Rockville this morning and were
quietly married by Rev. 8. R. White. the
Ceremony taking place in the Office Of the
public school commissioners In the court
house.
The annual Christmas holiday dance Of
the young gentlemen Of Poolesville and VI
Vile town hall. 1t was an elaborate affair
and was attended by a large number Of
guests from different sections Of the county
and other points. Messrs. v. W. Williams
and Mortimer Hall composed the committee
OF arrangements. and Mrs. Edward Woot-
ton. Mrs. William Hempstone and Mrs.
Richard Poole were the chaperons. During
the evening refreshments were served.
Special services. commemorative Of the
festival of Christmas, were held In Christ
Episcopal Church here Christmas morning,
Rev. Thomas ]. Packard rector of the
church, officiating. A special musical pro-
gram was rendered by a choir consisting OF
Mrs. George Dawson and Misses Barry
Albert. Louise Edmonston and Miss Dawson.
sopranos; Misses Mary Hpgg and Eliza
Choate, altos; DR.. Charles Albert and
Messrs. Hugh Glascott and Albert Bouic,
lemons: Messrs. John Higgins and Nicholas
Brewer. bassos. Miss Mary Almoney pre-
sided at the organ.
Mr.. William Bouic veirs. who has been
visiting his mother, Mrs. Sarah Veirs. near
this place for the past two weeks, left this
morning for Australia, where he L. extern
sively engaged In stock raising.
Rev. and Mrs. Forest J. Prettyman Of
Washington spent Christmas here with Mrs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-27
Wanted to Attend to Business.

HE was drunk and begging for drinks on
the .Bowery last night" Mounted Police
man Mudd testified against Louis J. Wright.
who was In the tolls at the Police Court
this morning
81 want to go to Pittsburg." Wright tod
the court.
How long have you been here?" Judge
Bundy asked.
Three days"
Where Is your homer"
Troy, n. "" was the answer Il would
like to stay here several days to attend to
some business" the man said.
Have you any means?
Not q cent"
You can't exist here without means"
his honor said, land you'll have to pay
fine of 500
The equivalent to the fine will be two
months on the farm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-27
Goes Back to WorkhouSe

why. I only signed an order for this
mans release from the workhouse the
other day." Judge Bundy said this morn
ing when Simon Booker, the co!ored demo-
crat, appeared in the dock.
He was released Wednesday so he could
spend Christmas with his family" Bailiff
Kendig volunteered.
Whats he been doing now?' Judge
Bundy asked Policeman Giddings.
He was making political speeches along
7th street last night" the officer replied.
Ten dollars was all the court said
Simon will be detained on the farm for
thirty days in default of the fine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-27

Prettyman's father, DR.. E. E. Stonestreet.
A state farmers Institute will be held at
Ofney. this county, January IL and h. with
sessions in the morning, afternoon and even
ing Of each day. 1t will be under the charge
Of State Institute Director William L.
Amoss. Addresses upon interesting topics
will be delivered by Director Amoss. w. J..
Spillman, Miss E. S. Jacobs S. H. Todd. F.
A. Converse and others.
At the regular weekly meeting OF the or
phans' court for this county Oliver j.
Brandenburg, administrator Of the estate OF
George Lydard. passed his first account.
D. w. Baker. executor OF the estate Of
Lloyd Dorsey, filed inventory of the per-
sonal estate of deceased and was granted
an order Of sale. DIR. E. H. Etchison was
appointed administrator OF the estate Of
Annie Small; bond, $1,000.
The annual Christmas entertainment of
St. Mary's Catholic Sunday school at this
place was held in the Sunday school room
yesterday afternoon. Numerous prizes were
distributed and each Of the children was
presented with an abundance of goodies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-27

the audacious noble was concealed IN the
caldron.
With exquisite craft the oriental parent
proceeded to vindicate his outraged feel
ings. Shah Jahan did not charge his
daughter with having lover in conceal
ment, but, as usual, embraced her sffec-
with her the gossip Of the court and the
beauty Of certain necklace that he was
having made for her present.
1t may be that Begun Sahib saw
hope that her lover might escape detection.
At any rate, the emperors, as If by chance.
soon observed the caldron and asked his
daughter it's purpose. To this she replied
that it was for heating water for the bath.
Shah Jahan affected surprise and declared
he would like to see the heating apparatus
in operation. The attending eunuchs were
ordered to half fill the caldron with water
and start the fires. after which, without
further comment, the emperor resumed his
conversation with his daughter
The Lover Boiled to Death.
BY this time. of course. Begun Sahib had
grasped the situation. But she did not
faint, go into Mysteries or implore her ia
theirs mercy Like a true daughter of the
moguls, her spirit rose admirably to the
occasion She knew well no prayer of hers
could save the young mans life. Taking
cue from her fathers lead, she understood
that she could save appearances, as far as
she was concerned, by simply ignoring the
tragedy about to occur. SO she conferred
her thoughts on the more pleasant subject
of the necklace.
Soon the fires were glowing and the
eunuchs engaged In holding down some OBJ
feet in the caldron that seemed most anx-
ious to get out. Clouds Of steam arose
groans were heard. then shrieks. but still
the emperor and his daughter calmly con-
tinued their discussion. Both refused to
see the steam or hear the vain cries OF
agony. By and by the shrieks subsidized
into groans again, and then came ominous
silence.
In a little while the emperor arose, en-
braced his daughter with as much affection
as when he entered, and, without a word
as to the direct cause Of his visit. left the
proud of daughter who could exhibit such
perfect self-control
At any rate, Begun Sahib retained her
influence over her father, and used 1t to
pay off the score against her sister. The
result was succession of plots and coun-
ter-plots in which brothers and sisters took
opposing sides. The palace became hot
bed of sanguinary intrigue and the 'coun-
try was stirred up by endless rebellions.
BY poison and dagger the brothers man
aged to kill off one another until only one
remained and he dethroned his father 20
become the last of the great mogulS, the
Emperor Aurangzeb.
OF the splendor and glory of Delhi only
the outer shell now remains. Invader after
invader has swept down upon the city to
slaughter its inhabitants wholesale, and to
are barbaric emperors and their peacock
throne, and 1t Is an empire of a different
kind which Lord and Lady Curzon will pro-
claim.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-27
Christmas at the Treasury,

Mr.. w. w. Brown, auditor for the Navy
Department, continued a very pleasing fea-
ture of the Christmastide the day before
Christmas, which he originated a year ago.
The clerks ceased work at the noon hour
and were invited into the private office OF
the auditor to exchange Christmas greet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-27
elf they're Rich's shoes
they're proper. >"
Ten-one F, cor. 10th, entire bldg
Phone lone fifty

The social season at the
national capital is now fairly
at its height. 1903 will be
ushered in with one continual
round of brilliant events
balls, receptions, dinners,
weddings, teas and the like.
The new year will find us
with a stock Of exclusive foot
wear easily surprising all
previous showings we have
ever gathered for your delec-
tation. The store is over
flowing with dainty novelties
in slippers and shoes-the as
sortment is well-nigh endless.
Such footwear as you'll find
only here - the creations OF
the molders of footwear fash
ions-the novelties" Of the
footwear world. Almost ev-
cry shade in the dainty satin
slippers is to be found in our
stock-and when out-of-the-
ordinary effects are desired
we make to order.
Yesterday we closed the
biggest week since the estab-
lishment of the Rich shoe
store. The growth of this
business is most encouraging.
From a most humble begin
ming it has increased to Won
drous proportions.
1t is all the more Of a salts
faction = this growth be
cause of the prophecies when
we opened across the way of
many shoe merchants of our
immediate collapse.
And when we began to
show novelty footwear in
complete assortments then
they vehemently declared
that our failure was certain.
While not craving the
credit, it is a fact that because
of this stores progressive
ness it is no longer necessary
for particular people and
those who follow fashion
closely to send to New York
for the correct fashions in
footwear-for the distinctive
and exclusive styles which
have been approved by fash
ion settlers.
Their showing here has
been simultaneous with their
showing in the leading shops
of the metropolis. And our
varieties have been equally
comprehensive.
This not only applies to
street footwear, but to even
ing, wedding. reception, car
rage, shooting, hunting, rid,
ing, golfng and fencing foot
wear, which at all times are
shown here in a most COM
plcte assortment.
B. RICH'S SONS,
High grade Footwear,
Ten-one +, corner 10th.
1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-27
Epworth League Anniversary

GAITHERSBURG, Nd, December 81
Gatthersburg Chapter. Epworth League,
Of the M. E. Church at this place, will cele-
brate the ninth anniversary OF its organiza-
ton Tuesday, December 80, 1902 The fol-
lowing ds the program: Introductory re-
marks by President D. r. Virts; prayer by
]. s. Crawford Scripture lesson, Mrs. M
E. Phebus and Miss I. Smith; paper, "Ob-
ject of the League Is to Be Power" by
Mrs. E. ]. Virts; discussion; address by
Rev. Charles E. Ely. pastor. on THE
Pledge;" music; address by District Presi-
dent, F. T. Israel on Look Up and Lift
Up" followed by installation Of officers by
the district president,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-27
Association Elects osacers.

The Odd Fellows Hall Association, g. U.
o. of o. F., at the annual meeting Of the
stockholders held last evening at Odd Fell
lows Hall. elected the following officers:
President, Thomas H. Wright; vice presi-
dent, A. H. Hawkins; secretary, Samuel w.
Watson: assistant secretary. s. H Hunter;
treasurer. Joseph Manning: directors. A.
c. Newman, Henry p. Slaughter, J. W.
Davis and I. w. Scott
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-27
Temperance Firemen's Visit.

This temperance reform was epidemic all
over the country. Washingtonians of that
period cannot forget the fraternal visit Of
the New York temperance fremen, the 33d
Hose Company in answer to the invitation
Of Brother Savage and the F. V. T. A. s..
There were about fifty, all stout, strong.
active men, young and in the prime Of
life Everyone of them had signed the
pledge and was a teetotaler.
They wore bright red flannel outing
shirts. Shining black helmets covered their
heads. and the black or dark blue trou-
sers of sailor cut and pattern were secured
by a wide leather belt and a big bright
brass buckle about the waist. They were
entertained in Geo. Savage's own home In
9th street. which-irony Of fate-is today a
saloon.
The 33d remained a week or two with us.
and attended several meetings at Temper
ance Hall. They held several meetings on
the avenue and exhibited their admirable
drill to the then provincial citizens Of the
national capital They were accompanied
by a fine glee club Of its members. who sang
beautifully. This companys visit was a
novelty. treat. an attraction to a one
horse town. like ours then. The members
bore giittering banner by day at their
| meetings and parades, supplemented at
night by stained glass lantern. I can re-
call few words Of one Of their numerous
glee club songs:
When in the night. the skies grow bright
WIN the names OF the poor mans DWELLING
THE fireman kind
Who the pledge has signed
Piles him with good cold water
He puts out runs fire,
DraRs him out OF the mlra,
Nor leaves him there to die
Meath the cold and stormy sky.
Fire! Fire!! Fire!i! Fire!!!
And he pours water till the flames expire"
1 shall never forget Thomas F. Marshall
of Kentucky and his oratory 1 can see
| now his long, lank. lean body loose jointed.
| fiingfng himself around in various attitudes
| inspired by the conception and utterance
of his thoughts. bursting from his lips in
torrent OF eloquence. pure Castaiian
stream When he arose he bungled and
stammered like schooboy who didn't
know his lines. and he invariably miscalled
the name of the society he had Joined and
was addressing.
Mr.. President Of the Vigflant Society of
| Total Abstinent Freemen." he would saw.
always putting the cart before the horse.
| and provoking broad smiles over ali the as
semblage. Soon, under the spell of his ora
| tory this changed with the current of his
wonderful eloquence to signs and groans
| and irrepressible tears.
Temperance Hall Is no more: hotel has
supplanted 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-27
Is English Drama Deade

From the Berlin Yosssche Zeitung.
There is no English drama today. Tho
public is offered spectacular plays. fairy
tales. melodrama, miscellanies Of all sorts,
good and bad, but no drama. Paradoxical
though 1t may sound. the English theater
has killed the English drama.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-27
Gen. McConnell,s Death.

Just previous to this great temperance
movement fearful commentary occurred
In the basement cafe of the st. Charles
Hotel. corner of Sd street and Pennsylvania
avenue northwest. In those days every
body kept his sideboard loaded down with
wines. brandies. WHISTLES, ETC. Many times
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-27
ION A PEACOCK THRONE
= .sn g -. -~-s.f,
Lady Curzon'Will Be the Cen.
trail Figure at Pageant
10 y
IN DELH1Is;; this WEEK
. '~; -1kdi-
EDWARD VII WIIA BE PROCLAIM
ED THE EMPEROR OF INDIA.
A Washington Girls Part in the
- Grand Durbar at the Worlds
81 Oldest Capital.
I'm DELHllts;;;' IT.; this WEEK

Written for The Evening Star by Michael g. White.
j All eyes of the Anglo-saxon nations will
be turned this week toward that most an
Client Of capitals, Delhi, where an Ameri-
. can woman, surrounded by all the pomp
and ceremonials possible In this enlight-
ened and luxurious age, will represent the
queen Of, the nation upon which the sun
The woman is Lady Curzon, nee Daisy
Letter, now vicereine OF India, and the &C.
casion will be the grand durbar. or procla-
nation Of Edward VII as Emperor Of In
dia.
1t IS said that the functions attendant
upon this event will far surpass the durbar
at which Queen Victoria was proclaimed
Kaisar-i-Hind. While all official duties
will fall to the task Of Lord Curzon, the
central figure Of the social pageant will be
his wife. This gracious representative Of
the newest nation of power will stand
where once the jewel-crusted peacock
throne represented the greatest splendors
and peace will stand in the shadow of SUI
perstitions and barbarisms that pass belief.
To the magnificent pavilion in the city of
tents erected outside the walls for the &C
tual ceremony Of the proclamation will
come kings and princesses whose ancestors
were mighty rulers when the land Of the
monarch represented by Lord Curzon and
his American wife was the abode of saw
ages. While the guns thunder salutes, in
and maharajas to present the jewel-in-
crusted hits of their swords in token Of
their allegiance to the viceregal representa-
tives Of British sovereignty.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1902-05-08
FOUR KILLED BY TRAIN.
A Party of Young Persons Meet DEATH
at Burlington Crossing in
kewanee, Ill.

Kewanee, III, May 1, 3 a. m.-Two
young men and two young women met
death shortly after midnight while
returning from party. The carria ge
in which they were riding was struck
by the fast mail of the Burlington at
the Main street crossing. The dead
are: c. 4. Buffers and E. A. Emery.
both of Galva. H., and Miss Blanch
Harding and Miss Margaret Keller,
both of this city. The young women
were returning to Galva after the en-
tertainment and it is supposed the
carriage was caught just as it was
squarely on the track. The four were
killed instantly, the bodies being bad
ly mangled.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1902-05-08
FAST TRAIN WRECKED.
Road Leaves the Track and Four
Persons Are Killed

Keoknk, Ia. April 30.-Four persons
were killed and % were injured, eight
seriously, in the wrecking of the Cali
fornia limited, on the Santa Fe road
near Medill, Mo-, 20 miles southwest of
here. The accident is supposed to
have been caused by spreading of the
rails as the train was rounding a curve.
The train was over an hour late. 1t
ran through Wyconda at the rate of
so miles an hour, and is said to have
been going at about the same speed
when it left the track
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1902-05-08
First publication April II, 1907
Probate Notice.

ORDER For HEARING ON CLAIMS ETC.
State OF Minnesota, County of Marshall.-ss.
in Probate Court.-Special term, Jan. 10. 1902.
In the Matter OF the Estate OF OLE KNUTsoN.
deceased.
Letters testamentary on the estate OF Ole
Knutson, deceased, late OF the county OF
Marshall and State OF Minnesota, being granted
to K. o. knutsOn:
1t is Ordered. That six months be and the
same is hereby allowed from and after the date
of this order, in which all persons having claims
or demands against the said deceased are re-
quired to file the same in the Probate Court OF
said County, for examination and allowance, or
be forever barred.
It is Further Ordered. That the 18th day OF
July. A. d. 1902, at 10 O'Clock a. M. at 8
SPECIAL term of said Probate Court, to be held
at the Probate Office in the City of Warren, in
said County, be and the same hereby is appoint
ed as the time and place when and where the
said Probate Court will examine and adjust
said claims and demands.
And it is Further Ordered. That notice OF such
hearing be given to all creditors and persons in.
terested in said estatA by forthwith publishing
this order once in eacn eek for three successive
weeks in the WARREN S.IEAF. weekly newspaper
printed and published in said County.
Dated at the City of Warren. this 10Th day Of
January, A. D. 1902. By the Court,
c,, PETER h. HOLM.
lliopaoe SediI Judge of Probate.