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Evening star., 1902-02-20
MRS. OLDROYD CHOSEN
ELECTED PRESIDENT OF POTOMAC
DEPARTMENT, W. r. C.
Invitations Issued to a Reception to
the Commander-in-Chief OF
the g. A. r.

The w R. c., Department OF the Poto-
mac held a stormy session Of Its conven-
tion last night, in which, 1t is said, some
highly exciting incidents occurred. Els
pecially is this said to be true In the case
of the election of department president. II
became necessary for several Dailots " oe
taken Notwithstanding there were but TWO
candidates in the field. Mrs. Ida A. Old
royd was elected. 1t is said she went
into the convention with sixty pledged
votes. which she held. besides gaining sew
eral before the close. She had clear ma
jority on each ballot it Is said, but the
presence in the ballot box of more votes
than there were delegates present in the
convention made a fourth ballot necessary.
Mrs. Oldroyd was finally declared to be
elected.
Mrs Oldroyd is past president Of Lincoln
Corps of this city. She had been fourteen
years member OF the Department OF III
nois before coming to Washington. Mrs.
Flo JamisOn Miller, past national president
of Illinois. last evening paid Mrs. Oldroyd
glowing tribute. which was roundly ap-
plauded by the convention.
Soon after the opening exercises the ma
tional president. Mrs. Calista Robinson
Jones. was escorted to a seat upon the
platform She was accompanied by two
past national presidents. Mrs. Emma Stark
Hampton of Michigan and Mrs. Mary L.
Carr of Colorado. and later Mrs. Flo Jami-
Miller of Illinois, past national presi-
dent. arrived.
Reports were submitted to the conven-
ton from Department Councillor Mrs. Ida
Y. Hendricks. Chairman of Relief Mrs.
Pauline b. Floyd. and Delegate-at-large
Mrs. Julia Mason Layton.
The Nominations.
The chairman of the credential commit
tee announced that there were us dele
gates entitled to vote. Mrs. Hall. on be-
half of Lincoln Corps. placed in nomina-
ton for department president it's past presi-
dent Mrs. Ida A. Odroyd, who, she said,
had been una animouSly indorsed by the
corps. Mrs. Anna A. Peck nominated Mrs.
j. Emma Evans, declaring her to be the
choice of very many members of the de-
partment. Mrs. Oldroyd received ma
jority and was declared elected depart
ment president for the ensuing year.
The election of officers will be finished to-
night.
Reception to Commander-in-Ch Chief.
Mrs. Matilda r. Sprague, past president
Of the Department of the Potomac. has is
sued Invitations to a reception to be given
the communicating chief of the Grand Army
Of the Republic and staff and Mrs. Tor
rance by Mrs Sprague and ladies Of the
Womans Relief Corps at 1916 18th street
northwest this evening from to II o'clock.
Many prominent people have Signified
Speaker Henderson and the Minnesota dele
cation in Congress. Owing to the fact
that both the department encampment, G.
A. r., and convention, w. 3. c., elect
officers tonight the reception hours will be
from s to II o'clock. The reception will
election of Mrs. Ida A. Oldroyd to the de-
partment presidency.
Evening star., 1902-02-20
Sent Improper Matter Through Mails

John e. Allen, colored. resident Of Hills
dale, received number Of comic valentines
ST. Valentines day, and because Of a num-
ber Of vile names which appeared on the
back Of two Of the missives he reported
the matter to Sergeant Anderson Of the
Anacostia sub
Policeman Mccormick was detailed to
make an investigation and last night Will
liam Beale and Edward Johnson, both col
ored, were placed behind the bars as re-
suit Of the officers investigation. They
were in the Police Court this morning.
charged with libel James J. Cole also
colored was a witness against the men,
Cole testified that the men did not know
how to write and that they dictated the
matter to him.
Beale said he could not write and told
Cole to write anything that came to his
mind, which was read to him when finished.
Beale acknowledged that he mailed the
valentines. Johnson denied participating
in the affair.
Judge Kimball held Beale for the action
OF the grand jury. fixing the bond for his
appearance before that body at $500.
Johnson was discharged from custody,
the evidence not being sufficient to hold
him.
Evening star., 1902-02-20
ANCIENT CHRISTIAN MONUMENT.
Lecture by DR.. Aiken in Assembly
Hall, Catholic University.

Rev. DR.. Charles J. Aiken, professor of
apologetics, delivered the second In the
Catholic University course Of public lee
lures last evening in the assembly room,
McMahon Hall, in the presence of dis
tinguished audience. The following is
brief abstract of his address: Hsi-an Flu is
department of the province of Shen-hst
In northwestern China. Its chief city is
Hsi-an, the ancient western capitaf OF the
empire. Here was unearthed in 1923
large stone slab containing a long inscrip-
tlon in Chinese characters. supplemented
by others. which to the Chinese antigua
rians were utterly meaningless, but which
proved to be Syriac of the so-called Es-
trangelo type, characteristic of manuscripts
Of the eighth century. The monument was
conveyed to a neighboring Buddhist tenn
pie, where 1t Is still to be seen.
The inscription tells how the illustrious
religion Of the west, which from the doc
tr1nal description given is Enthusiastically
recognized as the Christian religion. was
introduced into China by the monk Olopun,
peror, Tai Tsung, and was graciously re-
ceived by him mt his court in the Hsi-an
Flu. Three years later he was allowed to
build monastery accommodating twenty
one monks.
The extension Of Nestorianism over ASIA
even to distant China, at this early epoch.
the speaker stated. offers a natural expla-
nation OF the curious resemblances to GER
tain points of Catholic liturgy which we
find in the Buddhism Of Tibet. Lamaison
did not take form till after the ninth een-
tury, and in it's development it seems to
have received the impress of HISTORIAN in
fluence.
On Saturday afternoon next. at 4:3O Mr.
Henry B. F. Mcfarland, chairman Of the
District Commissioners, will deliver the
George Washington birthday anniversary
address. taking for his subject, George
Washington in the Twentieth Century"
Evening star., 1902-02-20
Evades Paying His Fine.

William ID. Oakley, a young white man.
is wanted by the officials at the Police
Court to pay a fine of $50, which Judge
Kimball imposed on him, and which he
will have to liquidate or serve a sentence
Of three months in default of the fine. Oak
ley was convicted by a jury in Judge Kim
balls court yesterday for having assaulted
Policeman J. F. Beauregard in Southeast
Washington, January Is. Judge Kimball
imposed a fine Of $40 for the assault, and
after hearing a charge Of disorderly con-
duct against him made an assessment Of
$40 additional. In some manner Oakley
lef: the court room before he was placed
in the dock.
The police of the several precincts have
been notified Of the escape. Oakley former
army.
Evening star., 1902-02-20
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Mrs. Berry's Recital.

Mrs. Kitty Thompson Berry gave recital
at the Washington Club last night, assisted
by Mr.. and Mrs Ernest Lent. Mr.. Henry
Jaeger and Mr.. Edward III. DroOp. The
program included an aria from La Perle
du Brasil" with flute obigato by Mr..
Jaeger; McDowells THE Robin Sang In
the Apple Tree" Moszkowski's ''Schaf1ied."
Denza's May Morning" Massenet's open
Thou. My Love-" Strelezki's Dreams and
Thomas A Summer Night with cello
obigato by Mr.. Lent. All the artists who
took part in the program were heartily ap-
piauded. the occas sion being for Mrs Berry
very much of an ovation. Mr.. and Mrs
Lent We're compelled to give independent
renditionS as encoreS.
Evening star., 1902-02-20
MRS. HoLLIsTER INJURED.
Falls Upon the Ice and is Rendered
Unconscious.

Mrs. Lorraine Hollister while walking in
the yard at her home. No. 81 Jefferson
place. yesterday afternoon, slipped on tho
Ice and Ill and was seriously hurt Mrs.
Hollister Is eighty-eight years old. quite
feeble and was unable to break the force
of her fall. She sustained a fracture OF her
left arm and her left shoulder was also
injured. She was also injured about the
head. and was rendered unconscious.
Friends and relatives assisted In remov-
ing her to her house, where she was attend
ed by a physician. The doctor found her
condition was serious. 1t Is feared she may
not recover.
Evening star., 1902-02-20
Howard University Prize Debate.

The question which aff1rms that IAN at
tempt upon the life of the President should
be made capital offense' will be the sub
1ect of the Maynard prize debate, to be held
in Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel Friday
night, at 7:3O o'clock. and to be participated
in by members OF the theological depart
ment Of the Howard University Those who
will defend the affirmative are A. l.. Brent.
r. u Brister and j. A. Brown. The Mega
tive side Will be looked after by J. T.. King
p B. Oldham and ]. l.. Pinn. Representa-
tive Samuel L. Powers, Rev. Wallace Rad
Cliffe. d. D.. and Robert II. Terrell will de-
eide as TO whom the prizes shall be award
ed
Evening star., 1902-02-20
Convicted Of Assault.

VIM. D. Oakley, Walter w. Holt and
Frank Ballinger, three young white men,
We're convicted by a jury In Judge Kim
balls court yesterday afternoon on the
charge of assaulting Policeman Beaure-
gard In the southeast section of the city,
January 10.
Judge Kimball imposed a fine of $50 on
Holt and Oakley. Holt paid his fine and
Ballinger was released on bond pending
motion for new trial Oakley disappeared
In the crowd before he could be placed In
the dock. He was member of the heavy
artillery of the army. The police OF the
different precincts have been notified Of
his disappearance.
Evening star., 1902-02-20
Fined for Stealing Coal.

Special Officer Karnes appeared as
complainant before Judge Kimball against
Samuel Harrison and George Wayne
two colored men, in the Police Court
this morning. the defendants being charged
with taking coal from the hoppers on the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad yesterday
They claimed that they picked up the coal
from beside the tracks.
The former was assessed $40, with thirty
days in default, and the latter will be i'm
prisoned for fifteen days If he fails to pay
fine of S., which was imposed.
Evening star., 1902-02-20
DEATH OF WILLIAM HOWARD.
Prominent Citizen and Well-Known
Writer Passes Awav.

Mr. William Howard died at his residence,
No. 92S T street northwest, this morning,
after an illness Of several weeks. Mr.. How
ard was we'll known a writer on eco
nomic subjects. his latest and perhaps best
known work being a treatise on 1.-The So
luton Of the Labor Problem" which was
printed by the United States Senate. He
was prominently identified with the green
back party during the time that that party
was in existence. He was nominated for
lieutenant governor OF Pennsylvania and
later to represent the eighth district in
Congress. For many years he resided in
Bethlehem. Pa, but for the past ten years
was a resident of this city. His wife and
three sons-Clifford, Russell and Norman
survive him.
Evening star., 1902-02-20
RAISED BY DIRECT TAX
SENATOR CoCKRELL INQUIRIES
REGARDING REFUNDS.
Money Paid the District by the Ma
tional Government-Citizen
Claim Their Share.

Senator Cockrell Of Missouri recently
wrote to the District Commissioners ask
ing for information relative to the pay
ment by the United States government to
the District of Columbia of the moneys
raised by direct tax under the act OF
August ID, 1861, ard Its refund to the
people. Senator Cockrell stated that sew
eral persons who had paid levies of the
tax had stated to him that they had not
received the same, and that upon presenta-
ton of their claims to the District au-
thcrities they had not been recognized.
Mr.. ]. T. Petty, the District auditor, has
submitted a report upon the matter to the
Commissioners, in which he states that
when the act OF March 2, 1891. providing
fo- the refund Of this tax was passed the
question arose whether the amount which
had been paid by the District of Column
bia and was returnable under the act
mentioned was payable to individuals or to
the municipality. The auditor says that
law the District and not individual tax
payers was entitled to receive it.
The Auditors Statement.
Mr.. Petty says that after a prolonged
controversy Mr.. A. C. Matthews, then
first controller of the treasury, sustained
his contention, and that the sum of $40
437. 49, the amount which had been paid by
the District as its quota of the direct tax.
was placed to the credit of the general fund
Of the District of Columbia in the United
States treasury. The final entry, in the
shape of covering warrant. was made
under date Of March II. 1893 The auditor
1ncloses letter dated April J, 1891. which
he wrote to the Commissioners upon the
application of Mr.. j. Hoffman Smith for
the payment of his share Of the refund
ed tax, in which the facts as cited in the
present report are dwelt upon and argued
at some length. The Commissioners will
forward the auditors report and the letter
giving fuller details to Senator Cockrell.
Evening star., 1902-02-20
To Paw Off Church Debts.

A meeting Of Methodist ministers and
prominent laymen Of the city was held
Tuesday night at the home Of Rev. J. d.
Croissant. 1717 Q street, to take under con-
sideration the presiding elders movement
for paying off all the debts on local Metho-
dist churches. The total Indebtedness ag-
gregates about $4,000. The results of this
meeting are considered as very encourag-
ing by those most deeply interested, and an
advisory committee of fifty-one laymen was
appointed to create plans for the accom-
plishment Of the purpose in view.
Evening star., 1902-02-20
Cabman Injured.

Mr.. Wiley r. Cook. cabman, of 34o X
street southwest. while driving across the
street at 11th street and Pennsylvania ave-
nue. northwest about Gas pm. yesterday
was struck by an east-bound 14th street car
and thrown to the ground He was as
sisted to another cab and driven to the
Emergency Hospital where 1t was found
after an examination his back had been
slightly injured. He was later driven to
his home.
Evening star., 1902-02-20
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.
Grand Lodge of the District Begins It's
Annual Session.

The annual session of the Grand Lodge Of
the Knights of Pythias began last evening.
Reports were received from the various off,
GERS showing that the order was in a pros
porous condition.
A report was made relative to the pro-
posed Pythian Temple. 1t stated that the
plans for such a structure had been COM
pleted for some time. and recommended
that the Grand Lodge trustees be appointed
members of the committee of forty-five. as
this body is financially interested in the
success Of the project.
The finance committee recommended that
a per capita tax of GO cents be levied to
provide for the expenses of the next grand
convention.
Evening star., 1902-02-20
His Personal Bonds Taken.

Adolph w. Miller, drug clerk, was In
the Police Court this morning on a charge
Of disorderly conduct. Policeman Lynch
testified that Miller was SO intoxicated on
Pennsylvania avenue last night that he was
unable to navigate.
Your honor I'm not guilty of being dis
orderly, but l acknowledge that was in
toxicated." Miller explained to Judge Scott
But he continued, 'if You let me off this
time TN refrain from drinking In the fu-
ture."
His personal bonds were accepted on his
promising to stop drinking.
Evening star., 1902-02-20
Fish With oapacious Nav.

An immense toad fish was received few
days ago by the proprietor of local res
taurant, who had II on exhibition at his
place of business until this morning. The
fish weighed nearly seventy-fiv pounds,
and was caught in deep water. This morn
whole wild duck, three large fish and sew
eral oysters In shells.
Evening star., 1902-02-20
Attempts Suicide,

young colored woman known in the dis
reputable section of the city as Susie West
attempted suicide last night by inhaling
illuminating gas. She was discovered by
other inmates OF the house before she be-
came unconscious. and her friends took her
to the Emergency Hospital. The physicians
soon had her out of danger and she was
able to return home
Evening star., 1902-02-20
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Estelle Randall for Glymont
and river landings at 9:30 a. m.
Steamer Washington for Fortress Monroe
and Norfolk at $50 pm.
Trains leave Pennsylvania avenue and
1915 street for Alexandria and Arlington
every half hour; Mt. Vernon, hourly, 10
a to z pm.
Cars leave Aaueduct bridge for Arlington.
Fort Myer and Falls Church
Evening star., 1902-02-20
Jose Diaz Adjudged to Be Guilty.

A verdict OF guilty has been reported In
Criminal Court No. 1 in the case of Jose
sciaz, tried under an indictment alleging
the larceny OF $75 from Capt John NJ Hud-
gins. United States navy, while a guest at
the Ebbitt House. the 18th Of last October
Diaz was remanded to await the further ac-
tfon of the court
Evening star., 1902-02-20
Lecture on Porto Rico

An audience which comfortably filed the
chapel room Of Westminster Church Me-
mortal was highly entertained Tuesday
evening by an illustrated lecture given by
Mr.. Jas. A. Sample on What Saw In Porto
Rfco- The program was arranged by the
Mems Club Of the church for the benefit of
members and friends of the congregation.
Evening star., 1902-02-20
Less Than 51s Hours to Old Point.

The Washington and Old Point Special
a fast vestibuled train, with Pullman buffet
parlor car, leaves Washington daily ex-
cept Sunday, at 10:51 a m, and arrives New
port News 3:45 p. m, Norfolk $40 p. m, and
Old Point 4:15 pm, running through with
out change via Richmond and the Chesa-
peake and Ohio railway. Excursion tickets
and seats on sale at c. & o. ticket offices
and at b. & p. station.-Advt.
Evening star., 1902-02-20
Funeral Of Mrs. LOCKER

The funeral OF Mrs. Lucilla Brigham
LOCKER, the wife of Gen. Thomas H. Look
er. was held this afternoon at o'clock
from her late residence 1912 3Oth street
Rev. Albert Rhett Stuart, D. D.. rector of
Christ Church. conducted the religious ser
vices. The remains were shipped to Gin
cinnati Ohio. the birthplace Of the de-
ceased for interment.
Evening star., 1902-02-20
Released on Collateral.

James Delay entered plea of not guilty
In the Police Court today to a charge OF
running disorderly house near the cor
ner Of 1st and streets northwest. He de-
manded a Jury trial and was released on
$50 collateral pending a trial Precinct De-
tective O'Dea made the arrest Sunday last.
Evening star., 1902-02-20
Sets Fire to Lace Curtain.

A small boy set fire to a lace curtain in
the house of Mrs. Sophia Green No. 2010 M
street northwest, about o'clock this morn
ing causing a slight blaze. Truck B COM
pany went to the house In response to a
local alarm and the flames were extin-
euished before much damage was done.
Evening star., 1902-02-20
Norfolk & Washington Steamboat Co. g

Steamers-for Old Point Comfort, Newport
News and Norfolk, every day in the year
from foot 7th ST., a. $50 pm. Superb steam
ers. excellent service Steam heat and cleo
tric lights throughout. Large, airy bed
rooms; cuisine the best the markets of
Washington and Norfolk afford. Tickets and
state rooms reserved at general ticket office,
Bond bldg. 14th & N. Y. ave. and at wharf
Sec schedule, page 16.-Advt.
Evening star., 1902-02-20
Awarded $125 Damages.

Upon an appeal from the judgment of a
Justice Of the peace, a jury in the circuit
branch Of the Supreme Court of the Dis
trict of Columbia yesterday awarded Rob-
ert H. Mason S125 in his suit against the
Washington and Great Falls electric rail-
way. The case grew out of the alleged
ejectment of Mason, using the Washington,
Alexandria and Mt Vernon Railway Com
panys ticket, from a car of the Great
Falls road
Evening star., 1902-02-20
Mary Addison's Sudden Death.

Mary Addison, colored, seventy years old,
died suddenly yesterday afternoon at her
home No. 1882 e street northwest. The
case was reported to the police. as there
had been no physician in attendance. Coro-
ner hewitt made an investigation and found
that the woman's death was due to natural
causes.
Evening star., 1902-02-20
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Academy-Rose Melville in isis Hop
Rims"
Bijou-Burlesque and vaudeville.
Columbia-'Eben Holden"
Herman s-City Sports Company.
Lafayette-Bellows Stock Company in
Brother Officers"
National-klaw & Erlanger's Ben Hur."
Washington C,ub-Song and plano recital.
Evening star., 1902-02-20

Justice Clabaugh on Appeals Bench.
In the absence. of Mr.. Chief Justice AL
vey Justice Clabaush of the Supreme Court
OF the District of Columbia today sat as a
member of the Court of Appeals.
Evening star., 1902-02-20
Old as the Pyramids

And as little changed by the ages, is
Scrofula, than which no disease, save
Consumption, is responsible for a
larger mortality, and Consumption
is its outgrowth.
It affects the glands, the mucous
membranes, tissues and bones !;
causes punches in the neck, ca
tarrhal troubles, ricketts,, infamed
eyelids, sore ears, cutaneous erup-
tions, etc.
81 suffered from scrofula the disease affecting
the glands Of my neck. l did everything l was
toll to do to eradicate 1t. but without success.
then began taking Hoods Sarsaparilla and the
swelling in my neck entirely disappeared and my
skin resumed a smooth, healthy appearance. The
cure was complete Miss ANITA MITCHELL,
916 Scott St., CovinGton, Ky.
Evening star., 1902-02-20

Henry W. Rich, colored, two months old.
died yesterday at the home of his parents.
200 Burk's alley southwest. Death came
suddenly and before physician could be
summoned. Coroner hewitt gave certificate
OF death from natural causes.
Evening star., 1902-02-20
Capitol Hill Branch.

Capitol Hill branch for receiving Star
advertisements has been established at
Dobyn's pharmacy, corner I'd street anc
Pennsylvania avenue southeast. CLASSIFIED
advertisements will be received there al
regular rates.
Evening star., 1902-02-20
Purity is the First Essential

of good whskey II is for this quality
that old Braddock' MaryI and Rye is most
widely known On sale at all Dealers
Advertisement
Evening star., 1902-02-20

Thomas Devers. living at 945 street
northwest, fell while trying to board car
near 9th and | streets northwest about $40
o'clock last night, and was slightly injured
He was able to walk home.
Evening star., 1902-02-20

but what you get for your money Is ten
times more important. Burnett's Vanilla
costs more because 1t Is worth more.-Advt.
Evening star., 1902-02-20

The theft Of a suit of clothes was reported
to the police last night by Martin Connor
Of 612 New Jersey avenue. 1t was stated
that the garments were taken from Con-
nor's home during the past two weeks.
Evening star., 1902-02-20

We Want to Repair Your Furniture.
Good work, small charge. Drop postal for
estimate. Ridenour Co., 1915 G st.
ta25, ,tu. .th-15t
Evening star., 1902-02-20

FINEST PLANTS AND FRESHEST
Flowers Prices specially low. ]. r. Free
man, 612 18th st NV.
Evening star., 1902-02-20

25c. E. & w. Collars, 16c. G. Auerbach,
Z & H. 15c. Linen Collars. 4c.; for 25c.
fe15-tf =
Evening star., 1902-02-20

DRINK KENNY'S 25c COFFEE.
The best coffee on earth for the money.
c. D. Kenny Co. so stores.
Evening star., 1902-02-20

and beauty follows use of Satin-Skin Cream
and Satin-Skin Powder. 25c. at Palais
Royal.
Evening star., 1902-02-20

Money to lend at 4, and per cent on
real estate. Frank I. Rawlings, 1906 Pa ave.
-A0vertisement.
Evening star., 1902-02-20

If plumbing needs attention phone Mo-
ran 2126 Pa ave, 1146 Conn. ave. Best
mechanics.
Evening star., 1902-02-20

Reliable Sewing Machine Repairing.
Domestic Office. & H. Renting. 1Oc. a Day.
fe15-tf
Evening star., 1902-02-20
California Prunes. Sc.

5-lb. Jars Homemade Preserves. 45c. !;
Macaroni, &C.; Pure Lard. 111ac.; Com
pound, 91ac.: Fresh Snaps, 41Ac., at 94S La.
ave. and J. T. D. Pyles' other stores.
fe1S-3t
Evening star., 1902-02-20
CITY ITEMS.
It is a Demonstrated Fact

that more of the National Capital Brew
ing Co.'S Beers are sold In the District than
any other. "Muenchener' and Diamond y
delivered doz., $1.25 Phone 222 for case.
Evening star., 1902-02-20

Oil Heaters 81 25 to 800. Gas Radiators,
500. A. Eberly's Sons rs 9TH.
Evening star., 1902-02-20

Only $1.25 to Baltimore and Return
Washington's birthday. February %
Tickets good on all trains except Royal
Limited.-Advt.