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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-10
Poor Gas Service.
o the Editor of The Evening Star:

10 the Editor OF The Evening Star:
Is there no law in this District of Co
lumbia requiring the Washington Gas
Light Company to keep it's mains and
other appurtenances in such condition as
to afford consumers decent flow of gas?
For the last two months it has been next
to Impossible to work by gas light be-
tween SHUTDOWN and 8 pm, owing to the
constant lowering and jumping of the
gas flames along o between 9th and 10th
streets northwest. In fact, this con-
dition exists anywhere between 6tn
10TH o and P streets northwest, to my
personal knowledge. My business COM
pels me to work every night and my eye
sight is being seriously impaired through
the failure of this corporation to furnish
reasonably fair flow of gas. AS l have
stated, this condition exists all along
within the lines given, showing beyond a
doubt that the fault lies in the miserable
condition of the gas main, the same hav-
Ing been laid about forty years ago small
In size, there not being many residences
In this vicinity at that time. If you have
the assurance to complain at the COM
panys office some inexperienced, half
grown boy may come along, go in your
cellar for a few moments, then come up
look wise and tell you that the house
pipe needs blowing out and then wind I'D
with putting siXteen-foot tips on your
fixtures, leaving the trouble just as it
was. Only once, about seven years ago.
did the company send two men in answer
to complaint, and it took these men
three hours of hard work to clear the
service pipe between the meter and the
street main of the tar which had ac-
cumulated in the same. They forced all
the matter out into the main and then
We had relief. Now, If the tar accumu-
lated to such an extent in a small supply
pipe, what must be the condition of the
small main in 0 street. the same never
being cleansed? That the trouble com
planned of is local is evidenced by the
TACT that these conditions do not exist in
other parts of the city. The street car
companies are compelled by law to fur
nlsh all reasonable comforts to their pa
irons, 1t even being unlawful for them to
operate cars in the streets of this District
which are suffering from an attack of
tat wheels, so that the jolting of such
natties should not jar the nerves of
passengers. Yet the gas company fur
n1shes gas in any manner whatsoever
without regard to the comfort and safety
of the eyes of consumers. If no law ex-
lists recurring this gas company to fur
nish this commodity in way to insure
decent light l think 1T high time that
such law should be enacted J. X.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-10
FUNERAL OF MRS. EMERY.
Services Held This Afternoon al
Family Residence.

Funeral services over the remains Of
the late Mrs. Matthew G. Emery were
held this afternoon at the family resi-
dence, POI I street northwest. The serv.
ices Were conducted by Rev. Frank M.
Bristol DID,, pastor of the Metropolitan
NJ Z. Church. assisted by Rev A. W.
Pftzer, DID,. pastor of the Central Pres
byterian Church. Music was furnished
by Miss Gray and Miss wahly of the
metropolitan Church. The services were
simple and impressive and were attended
by large assemblage. The floral trib-
utes from friends of the family
magnificent Large set pieces were
banked In the corners of the room and
the casket was completely covered with
American Beauty roses.
The honorary pallbearers ten in num-
Der, were Mr.. Andrew B. Duval, Mr. Geo.
W. Gray, Judge Thomas II. Anderson,
MT. George w. Pearson, Mr.. A. r Stuart,
MT; A. D. Lynch. Mr.. A. P. Tasker Mr..
!: w. Bell, DR.. BENJAMIN G. Pool and Mr..
clarence Norment. The active pallbear-
ers We're Messrs Seymour w Tulloch.
w. e. Ciephane II. X. Willard. R. c. Bal
Iantine, II. c. Stewart. B. s. Graves and
Henry V. Tulloch. The interment took
place at Rock Creek cemetery
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-10
Deaths in the District.

The following deaths were reported to the
health office foc the twenty-four hours end
ing at noon today:
Mary X. Emery, 20 years.
Poynton Musson, 81 years
Daniel O'Connell, "a years
Thomas Boseman, 81 years.
Isaac Goodman, so years
Moses Saunders, 80 years
Lucy o. Fishback, 40 years
William Gardner, 40 years.
Walter W. Dryden u years
Mathew Taylor. p years
William Averett, months
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-10
Woman's Club MeetinC

The Woman's Club of Kensington held a
meeting at the home of one of the Washing
ton members. Mrs THOMPSON. 7.s I'M
street southeast. on Friday of last week
Assisting Mrs. Thompson were Mrs. North
Mrs. Cunningham, Mrs. Russell and Mrs
Fenton. The program consisted of RESPONSES
from Spencer; "Englands Famous Pre-
miers. by Mrs Thompson; "Spencer-Idfe
and Place in Literature" and reading from
recess dainty refreshments were served
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-10
Alleged Violation of Policy Law

Alfred Kane. a colored veteran of the
civil war. after having a preliminary hear
ing in the Police Court today, was held
under 500 bond by Judge Scott to await ac
ton by the grand jury on a charge Of vio-
lating the policy Jaw. Kane was arrested
on the Long bridge yesterday by Detective
Watson while on hts way to Jackson City
Several policy slips found In his possession
were introduced in court as evidence,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-10
Honor Awarded.

After investigation by the imperial scien-
tific commission at Prague, Bohemia, which
was appointed to investigate and analyze
the various kinds OF beer on the worlds
market, 1t was decided TO award the high
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-10

rendered to the ladies by the Rev. Fathers
T. G. Smyth, NJ. g. Caughy, J. Smyth and
Rev. Father Ennis. Mr.. John r. Linkins.
jr., rendered several sentimental solos, and
was followed by Mr. Morris Lanman in
rotations. Messrs. Lee Monkey and
Thomas ]. Trodden, jr., sang two Of the
latest coon songs. The musical program
was closed by Mr.. p. INLAND with graphic
phone selections, after which the floors were
cleared for dancing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-10
The third dance Of the Congenials will be
held this evening at National Rifles armory.

pound party was given at the residence
OF the Misses Celeste and Efie Krener. 1885
Sd street. last evening in honor of Miss
Florence Kelpy. Vocal and instrumental
numbers were rendered and games en-
joyed The guests present were: Miss M.
Contner, Miss r. Bowling, Miss A. Park
hurst. Miss M. Pyne. Miss NJ. Grossart, Mr..
Chas. Krener, Mr.. VIM. Carter, Mr.. c.
Sterne, Mr.. +. Davis. Mr.. Chas. Pyne. Mr..
Geo Cook Mr.. ]. Work, Mr.. II. Tip. Mr.. D.
Sprague.
Mrs. Paul Edward Vollum daughter-in-
law of the late Col. Edward P. Vollum
u s. A, who has been dangerously ill for
the past six weeks with typhoid fever is
still in critical condition and under the
constant care of experienced trained
nurses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-10

est honor for quality to the Anheussr.
Busch Brewing Associations "Budweiser.''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-10
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
A WHITE HOUSE FESTIvITY
PLANNED FOR YOUNG GUESTS.
Marriage of a Dashing Rough Rider
Surgeon-Other Wedding An
nouncements-Perso

The President and Mrs. Roosevelt Will
give dinner Friday evening, January /, TO
a number Of young people.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-10

DR.. and Mrs. Arthur, who were at Fort
Myer few years ago, are settled at the
Soldiers Home. Owing to printers error
Mrs. Arthurs name was omitted from the
army list. She is, however, at the Soldiers
Home for the winter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-10

Mrs. Frank H. Towner will be at home
informally tomorrow for the last time this
season, at 1908 Q street northwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-10

Miss NJ. Behrend has returned from abroad
and will be pleased to see her friends Fri
day at 9OS 18th street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-10

Mrs. Newcomb will not receive until
January.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-10

Mrs. Morrison, wife of DIR. Morrison Of
months visit to friends and relatives il
Tampa, Orlando. Palm Beach, Daytona ans
st. Augustine. Fla, and on her return, ac
companied by the doctor. intends to spent
some time in the New England colony al
Southern Pines and Pine Bluff. N. C.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-10

A pleasant surprise party was given Mr.
and Mrs. William Whyte last night in honor
of his birthday Among those presen
were Mr.. and Mrs. W. Whyte, Mr. and Mrs
Fred Whyte, Mr.. and Mrs. Ned Whyte. Mr.
and Mrs. ]. Whyte, Mr.. Bob Curtain. Mrs
Laura WHITE and many others
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-10

A musicale and dance was given by the
young men of st. Stephens to the ladies of
the parish. in recognition Of services rem
dered by them in making the initial dance
OF the institute a great success. The mu-
steal program was opened with baritone
solo by Mr.. Robert j. Green, followed by
vocal selections rendered by the Knicker-
booker Quartet. Addresses OF thanks were
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-10

Miss Blance Gray of Ashland KY, is
visiting Miss May Cordell, 461 G street
northwest They will receive Wednesdays
and Saturdays during December Miss
Gray will return to Kentucky about Janu-
arV |
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-10

Mrs. Borden, 1852 Erie street, will give a
small tea for the student officers of the
Army Medical School, Saturday, December
II, from to o'clock.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-06-03
Rock Island System Low Rate Bulletin.

No need to stay at home this sum-
mer. All sorts of low rates are offer
ed by the Rock Island-and they apply
to all sorts of places. Note these.
To California. in June, July and
August to Colorado, in June. July
and August; to Detroit and Boston, in
July.
Particularly low are the rates to
Colorado which will be in force early
in July.
Detailed information as to through
car service, cost of tickets, etc., will
be furnished by nearest Rock Island
ticket agent. or by writing Jno G.
Farmer, ID. p. A., Cedar Rapids,
Iowa. 22.2
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-06-03
Republican County Convention.

A Delegate Republican Convention is here
by called TO be held at the Grand Opera House
In DEBORAH, on Saturday, June 9th, at the
setting 10 delegates to attend the State Con-
tention at Dies Moines July LIST, 1908, and for
ghe transacting of other business as may pro-
perly come before it.
Under the usual apportionmfnt such con-
vention will be constituted as follows:
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-06-03
Republican State Convention.

To the Republican Electors of the State of
Iowa:
There will be delegate convention of the
Republicans of Iowa held in the city OF Des
Moines Iowa, on Wednesday, July !, for the
purpose of placing in nomination a candidate
For Governor
For Lieutenant Governor,
For Superintendent of Public Instruction,
For Judge Supreme Court,
For Railroad Commissioner,
And for the transaction of such other bust
ness as may properly come before said con-
Vention.
All voters Of the state who believe in Repub-
iican principles and who endorse the policies
of the Republican party are cordially Invited
to unite under this call in the election of dele
gates to said convention. The ratio of repre-
gentation will be as follows:
One delegate at large for each county and
one additional delegate for each 200 votes or
fraction of 100 or over cast for w. b. Martin,
Republican candidate for Secretary OF State,
at the election of 1902.
The representation { which the several
counties will be entitled under this call is as
follows:
Allamakee ..............12 Floyd................u
Cerro Gordo.........I2 Howard ..................
Chickasaw. Mitchell. ................
Clayton..... ....... II Winnesheik. ..........l 10
payetJe
BY order of the Republican State Central
Committee. r. II. SPENCE, Chm.
c. W. Phillips, Sec'y.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-06-03

BY orier of Republican County Cen trail Co
mittee.
j. j. MARSH, Chair IN an.
n. J. GREEN, Secretary.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-06-03

By order of the Republican State Central
Committee. R. II. SPENCE, Chm.
G. w. Phillips, Sec'y.
, 1903-09-23
Rev. Pettingill's Discourse.

Pastor William l.. Pettingill, of the
North Baptist Church, of Wilmington.
Del, preached at both morning and
evening services at the Holly Beach
Presbyterian church on Sunday. His
subject in the morning was ''The
Glory of God,n and the evening theme
was Bruised Reeds and Smoking
Flax" In the afternoon Mr.. Pettin-
gill spoke to a large number of people
at the beach meeting. His subject was
salvation" He pointed out that
salvation was threefold in its nature,
having past, present and future as
poets. The christian may say that he
has been saved, he is being saved and
he is yet to be saved. He has been
saved from the penalty of sin, he is
being saved from the power of sin, and
he is yet to be saved, at the second
coming of the Lord Jesus, from the
very presence of sin. Mr.. Pettingill,
who is well known in Pennsylvania
and Delaware as a bible teacher and
preacher, will preach in the Presby-
terrain church again next Sunday and
also deliver the address at the beach
meeting.
, 1903-09-23
THIEF TAKES 500.
Holly Beach, Sept. IA, 1903.

A fellow fisherman, whose name
could not be learned, stole about 500
from John Nelson on Tuesday of
this week. The money was taken
from a chest in which Mr.. Nelson kept
his valuables. About $50 o'clock in
the morning, the man who is supposed
to have taken the money, accompanied
Mr.. Nelson to the beach and helped
him get off to the banks for a days
fishing. 1t is supposed then that the
man went to Nelson's home and broke
open the chest and left the island with
the money. The money taken was
mostly in Il dollar bills. but about
$50 in silver and a ring i'll the chest was
overlooked. The man had been fish
ing with Nelson only about two weeks.
Mr.. Nelson was saving the money to
send to his wife and family in Sweden.
, 1903-09-23
Solicitor z ller's Accident.

Lawyer w. E. Zeller is forced to take
a ! little rest because of a curious mishap.
On September 10th, while opening a
letter, the scissors dropped from his
hand and fell into his lap. To keep
them from going to the floor he invol-
UNFAIRLY closed his knees together quick
ly and jabbed one point of the scissors
into his leg to the depth of two inches.
The wound healed somewhat and little
attention was paid to it for several days.
Last Thursday it began to infame and
signs of bloodpOisOning appeared. DR..
Wilson was called and after putting his
patient to bed succeeded in drawing the
Inflammation out. Mr.. Zeller is still
forced to stay in bed but it is thought
the greatest danger is past.-Monday's
TneLdnd Journal.
, 1903-09-23
ANGLESEA PENCILINGS

Only eleven votes were cast at the
amendment election ON Tuesday, seven
against and four in favor.
Contractor Sweeten has finished lay
ing the sewers and will at once proceed
to flush and test the system.
Herbert and Joshua Shivers each
bagged about thirty mud hens on Mon
day morning. The shooting was good
and many other gunners did equally as
well.
Lancaster Thomas, a retired Phila-
delphia druggist, returned home on
Monday after spending an outing here.
Capt. Al. Risley and wife will occupy
rooms at the Albrecht cottage during
the winter.
Fine groceries, teas and coffees, Meri-
dale butter, AyrmOnt butter, fine hams
and bacon at Wildwood Bazaar. r. w.
Ryan.
Capt. Dewitt Clark, who was drowned
at sea during the great storm of last
week, resided in Anglesea for five
years, going to Atlantic City a year or
two ago. He was 40 years of age and
leaves a wife and five children. His
body was found on the beach near
Harvey Cedars.
A new house has been commenced at
9th street, on the Ottens tract west of
the railroad. The brick foundation has
been laid by James Merkin and Con-
tractor Harry Brannan with a force of
men is engaged in framing the build
ing. This is the first of thirteen houses
to go up on this tract.
You can buy the famous w. l..
Douglass and Walk-Over shoes at
Glickman's.
Since Squire John w. Young took
his first contract from the North Wild
wood Land company about two years
ago he has paid out about S25, 900 for
labor and material. His first contract
was to brush and grade a lot of land
for the company in the lower part of
Anglesea where now stand the hand
some cottages of Judge H. H. Voor-
hees, State Comptroller j. Willard
Morgan and others. Mr.. Young is now
engaged in graveling'and curbing a
number of streets for Henry H. Ottens
down in the vicinity of 18th street, west
of the railroad. The railroad siding
down there has been full of cars this
week loaded with gravel and lumber
for these Improvements.
John B. Peterman, of Philadelphia,
is enjoying the excellent fishing and
sailing to be had here at this season.
, 1903-09-23
Emergency nedicines.

1t is a great convenience to have at
hand reliable remedies for use in cases
of accident and for slight injuries and
ailments. A good liniment and one
that is fast becoming a favorite if not
a household necessity is Chamberlain's
Pain Balm. By applying it promptly
to a cut, bruise or burn it allays the
pain and causes the injury to heal in
about one third the time usually re-
quired, and as it is an antiseptic it pre-
vents any danger of blood poisoning.
When Pain Balm is kept at hand "a
sprain may be treated before infiam-
nation sets in, which insures a quick
recovery. For sale by Cohen Bros,
Wildwood; q. w. Dougherty, Anglesea;
M. l.. Branin, Holly Beach.
, 1903-09-23
How Lincoln Kept Out of Temptation

The facts in a heretofore unpublished
story regarding Abraham Lincoln's
high conception of his duty as a gov
eminent ofliceholder We're obtained from
the manuscript of the grandson of Geo.
Harrington, who was the First Assist
ant Secretary of the Treasury in the
Lincoln administration and a great
personal friend of the latter. Later
Harrington was United States minister
to Switzerland. The grandson occu-
pies a position in the Treasury Depart
ment and is writing the memoirs of
George Harrington. Shortly after Lin
coin was sworn in he ent for Harring-
ton and said tothe latter: "Harrington,
| want you to take entire charge of my
personal finances. | will turn my sal
airy check over to you every month,
together with what other moneys |
may receive. You may invest them as
you see fit. | don't want to know how
you are handling the money, whether
your Investments are successful or
failures. If there are any dividends |
will sign for them from time to time,
and will draw on you for my general
household and personal expenses"
President Lincoln's purpose in thus
transferring his private finances to the
CIdISc VI dlOblcIj Will l~uSlluClloDo
that he be told nothing about what was
being done with them, was to insure
having his mind free from influences of
a personal and pecuniary character in
discharging the duties of his Office. If
his money wasinvested in a corporation
that wanted government contracts
President Lincoln did not want to know
it. Aside from avoiding the possible
charge that he was promoting the
affairs of corporations in which he was
financially interested, he wanted to
satisfy his own conscience that none Of
his official acts was Influenced by the
prospect of getting large dividends.
Lincoln had absolute trust and con-
fidence in the integrity of Harrington,
SO much SO that he refused to receive a
single receipt for money turned over to
his agent. That Harrington was true
to his trust is evidenced by the fact that
III the death of Lincoln he turned over
to Judge David Davis, the administrator
of the Presidents estate, the sum of
$62, 000.-BrookLyn Eagle.
, 1903-09-23
lie Pleasure oil Eating.
WILDWOOD.
SEVERN HALL.

Persons suffering from indigestion,
dyspepsia or other stomach trouble will
find that Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests
what you eat and makes the stomach
sweet. This remedy is a never falling
cure for Indigestion and Dyspepsia and
all complaints affecting the glands or
membranes of the stomach or digestive
tract. When you take Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure everything you eat tastes good, and
every bit of the nutriment that your
food contains is assimilated and appro-
priated by the blood and tissues. Sold
by Cohen Bros, Wildwood; G. w.
Dougherty ,Anglesea.
, 1903-09-23
Egg Harbor Inlet to be Bridged.

1t is said that a syndicate has been
formed and Sl25, 900 subscribed toward
the building of Il bridge and gravity
road from Ocean City to Longport over
Great Egg Harbor Inlet. This will
connect Ocean City and Atlantic City,
which are ten miles apart, by trolley
and will be one of the most important
links along the coast from Wildwood to
Atlantic City, between which points
there will be unbroken connection.
The road will be completed in time for
the season of 1904.
, 1903-09-23
In Praise of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy.

"Allow me to give you a few words
in praise of Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy" says
Mr.. John Hamlet, of Eagle Pass, Texas.
" | suffered one week with bowel
trouble and took all kinds of medi-
cine without getting any relief, when
my friend, Mr.. C. Johnson, amerchant
here, advised me to take this remedy.
After taking one dose l felt greatly
relieved and when | had taken the
third dose was entirely cured. [ thank
you from the bottom of my heart for
putting this great remedy in the hands
of mankind" For sale by Cohen
Bros, Wildwood; G. w. Dougherty,
Anglesea; M. l.. Branin Holly Beach.
, 1903-09-23
THE q II OF HOME.

Night-fall and purple gloom
Across the wide salt-meadow,i
Weird cries where late marsh-birds
Lurk within the shadow.
Soft winds with briny dews
On lips and eyelids blowing,
And in the distance dim
The lights of home are glowing!
Lighthouse and evening star
I'm needing not your guiding,
Heart-throbs and yearning hopes
Within my breast are biding;
Love lights yon beacon bright,
And warm will the embrace be
In that dear haven, where
The lights of home invite me!
When | on Life's rough road
AT last shall seem to falter,
Let night not close between
Me and my souls lear altar;
Bright may the signal burn,
Let Love Divine enfold me-,
And from the gathering mist
The Lights of Home shall save me-!
LIsETTE $. NAEGELl
oily Beach, Sept. IA, 1903.
, 1903-09-23
Birthday to be Celebrated.

Edwin Beers, who keeps a store on
the north side of Grassy Sound, was
here on Monday. He was on the police
force in Philadelphia some years ago.
His son, VIM. e. Beers, will celebrate
his 2lst birthday nextSunday at Grassy
Sound.