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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-13
Epworth League Election

The election of the officers of the Epworth
League Chapter of Asbury NJ. E. Church,
under the revised constitution. took place
at the above named church last evening
The pastor. DIR. NJ. w Clair presided and
stated the object of the meeting The fol-
lowing officers were elected: President p
I. Glascoe; first vice president Bradley
Johnson; second vice president. Miss Mary
T.. Poindexter: third vice president Miss
Marie Thompson: fourth vice president
VIM. III. Jackson; secretary. Miss Henrietta
l. jackson: treasurer Mrs Elizabeth A
Martin. Miss BERTHE +. Beard is superin-
tendent of the Junior League
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EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Randall line for Colonial Beach, Nomini
and intermediate landings. at pm.
Steamer Manchester for Mount Vernon at
10 a m. and 2:3J pm.
Steamer Norfolk for Fortress Monroe
and Norfolk at $50 pm.
Steamer Estelle Randall for Glymont and
intermediate landings at $50 am
Steamer Louise leaves sd and Canal
streets for Great Falls at $50 m.
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Convicted of Robbery.

A verdict of guilty has been rendered by a
jury in Criminal Court No in the case of
Walter Britton, alias Walter Clay, accused
of robbery. 1t was charged that July 10
last the defendant beat a cripple named
Charles Anderson, well known as a local
shoestring vender, over the head with a
crutch and then robbed the unconscious
man of a sum of money.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-13
Kernan's LYceum.

Pat Reilly. who used to enjoy the reputa-
ton of being big burlesque producer, is
back in the business again and has a good
show at Kernans Lyceum this week. The
olio is only fairly strong, but the two bur-
lesques are handsomely costumed and
crowded with fun.
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Nominations in Virginia County.

In the democratic primary held a day or
two ago to nominate county officers In King
George county. Va. J. T. Minor jr.. was
nominated for county treasurer over II. b.
Coghill, the present treasurer by fifty-eight
majority, and ]. A. Pullen received the
nomination for commissioner Of revenue
over J. II. Boggs by a majority of twenty
nine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-13
Flynn's Business College, 9Th and K.
Business, shorthand. typewriting-s25 yr.
advertisement.
Mother Ill and Wants Her Boy.

letter was received at police headouar-
tiers yesterday from G. l.. Gelwick at
Canton, Ohio. asking the police to assist In
restoring Omer Gelwick. fifteen years old
to his mother. Omer left home the oath OF
July last with S94 in his pocket. and with
out informing his mother where he was GO
Ing. The information given in the. letter is
that his mother is now critically i'll and
fears she will not live long unless her boy
returns. The boy has light hair and blue
eyes and two front teeth are missing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-13
Entertains Large Number of Visitors

Enterta1nS Large Number OF Visitors.
According to the report of Secretary John
A. Pearson of the entertainment committee
which took charge of the visitors of Canton
Washington, l. o. o. F.. during the recent
session of the Sovereign Grand Lodge in
Baltimore, Nd. Submitted to w. II. Mcneil,
chairman of the general committee, LII
visitors registered a the home of the local
Odd Fellows OF this number 1,162 were
visiting Odd Fellows. 430 Rebekahs and 119
other visitors. Lodging was provided for
266 of their guests by the local organization
Many of the visitors to Odd Fellows Hail.
however, failed to register The report is
very full and is compiled with accuracy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-13
Aching Joints

In the fingers, toes, arms, and Other
parts of the body, are joints that are
lnliamed and swollen by rheumatism
that acid condition of the blood
which affects the muscles also.
Sufferers dread to move, espe.
clally after sitting or lying long, and
their condition is commonly worse
in wet weather.
Hoods Sarsaparilla
Removes the cause OF rheumatism and cures the
disease. Take Hoods
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KNIGHTS AT A SMOKER
DISCOVERY DAY CELEBRATED BY
LOCAL ORGANIZATION.
Music and Addresses the Order of the
Evening-The Amusement
Features.

The five councils of the Knights of Co
lumbus in the city last night celebrated
Discovery day." with a smoker at Rau-
scher's, from until L. o'clock. The affair
was characterized by a spirit Of merriment
and good fellowship, and all the men pres
ent entered heartily into the enjoyment Of
the evening. In addition to various novel
features Of amusement the guests were en-
tertained with musical and literary pro-
gram.
On the speakers platform was placed a
telephone and at frequent intervals during
the evening the bell rang, and startling
messages were received and announced to
the gathering. Along about midnight the
phone was kept busy transmitting anxious
inquiries from the wives of the various
knights as to the Sobriety of their respec
tive husbands.
Prayer by the state chaplain. Rev. P. ].
OConnel, of st. Stephens Church, marked
the opening of the meeting. This was fol-
lowed by an address of welcome by DR.. A.
ID. Wilkinson, chairman of the general COM
mittee DR.. Wilkinson spoke Of the dis
covery of the new world, All years ago, by
the great Catholic navigator. Christopher
Columbus for whom the society is named.
Music and Addresses.
Music was furnished during the evening
by an orchestra and a number Of short ad-
dresses were made by those present. The
r. of {. quartet, composed of Messrs. E. J.
McQuade and F. ]. Mulhall, tenors; Robert
Z. Howard, baritone, and J. T. Brosus,
bass, rendered several selections. Among
the other musical features were a violon-
celia solo. ''Tarentella," Pepper by Prof
Wolfsteiner, accompanied by Prof. E. r.
Hart on the piano; piano solo, "kanenoi,"
by Prof. William Waldecker: a bass solo by
Mr. Arthur E. Middleton and a baritone
solo by Mr. Frank Rebstock. Mr.. AL Stern
recfted a monologue and Mr.. Ed. Walsh
was called upon several times for recita-
Albuquerque, N. M, council made an ad-
dress.
An interesting event of the evening was
the comforting by election upon a friend of
the order of round trip ticket to St Au-
gustine. Fla, donated by the s,eaboard Air
Line railroad. The holder of the ticket was
also to be enrolled as candidate for cleo
ton into the society. The winner was Mr.
B. A. Edwards of 225 Pennsylvania avenue
southeast.
The Committees.
The committees in charge of the arrange
ments for the smoker were composed as
follows:
Committee on smoker-Chairman Dr. A.
D. Wilkinson; vice chairman, DIR. William
b. Daley; secretary. George L. kolb; treas
urer. Thomas X. Gallaher.
chairman; John M. Kirby, Harry F. Severn
Harry 3. Merritt and DR.. William b. Daley.
observation-disclosures II. Oge, chair
man; John H. Pellen, George 7. Cox, Z. j.
Maloy, ST., and ]. B. Fitzpatrick.
Finance-John II. Fable, chairman; James
Hayes, ID. A. Edwards, Frank w. Dom
and John A. Myers.
Invitation-Dr. A. D. Wilkinson. chair
man; William II. Callahan, George T. Kolb
Thomas X. Gallaher and J. Floyd Maley.
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You Can Get Train to Baltimore

via Il. & q. r. r.. Every hour on the hour"
from 1909 a. M. to 500 pm week DAYS Re-
turning from Baltimore in like manner
Also llrst class service to Philadelphia and
New York.-Advt
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LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

MISUNDERSTANDING OF Great City"
pm.
Chase's-Hyde's Comedians, s:15 pm.
Column bia-Bcrtha Galland in Dorothy
Vernon of Haddon Hail." SD pm
Empire-"A Fight for Millions" pm.
Remarkably & Woods BurlesqUers,
SIS pm.
Lafayette-.h. II. Wilson in "A Prince of
Tatters,' SIS pm.
N9tional-Kyrle Bellew in "Raffies-The
Amateur Cracksman," SIS pm.
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Shot by Unknown Person.

seventeen-year colored boy, named
Frederick Jackson, was shot in the right
arm yesterday afternoon while on X street
southwest near South Capitol street The
shot was fired by some unknown person
The injured boys home is at No. 10 M street
southwest He was given surgical treatment
at the Emergency Hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-13

Charles Flanders, colored, living at 1899
9TH street northwest, rode his bicycle
against "a wagon yesterday afternoon near
4th and X streets northwest. He was so
painfully bruised about his leg and CHI n
that he was taken to the Emergency Hos
pital for treatment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-13

James NJ. Leach of SOL Pennsylvania ave-
nue. became suddenly Ill on a City and Sub
was summoned from the second precinct
and the sick man was taken to the Ho-
meopa thic Hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-13

Edward Barnes and Charles Tibbles. col
ored. were in Scott's saloon in Southea st
Washington yesterday afternoon skylark-
ing. Each tried to christen the other with
beer and glass struck Barnes on his nose
with force enough to infiict a painful IN
jury. He was taken to the Emergency Hos
pital, where his injury was dressed.
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Verdict for Defendant

A verdict in favor of the defendant was
rendered yesterday in Circuit Court No. in
the case Of George NJ. Mann against Jacob
karr to recover S420 alleged to be due on
an account Attorney E H. Thomas ap-
peared for the defendant
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The Committees.
Good Furniture at Auction.

quantity of good furniture for all parts
of the household will be sold at Sloan's 1907
G street, tomorrow at 10 am, and large
lot of secondhand carpets Thursday morn
ing.-Advt.
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AS Clean as Your Kitchen

is the bakery where Meinberg's Bread is
made. You get none of the proverbial
peck of dirt" allotted to each of Us in this
delicious bread. Try 1t. Bakery, 716 18th Sc
IT
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-13
Absolutely Fireproof Storage.

The fireproof warehouse of Union Trust &.
Storage Co. offers absolute protection for
household effects. Main office, 1414 + ST. NV.
advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-13

John Pryor. colored. ffty-five years old,
was taken suddenly i'll yesterday afternoon
at New Jersey avenue and e. street. He was
removed to the Casualty Hospital. His
home is at S11 East Capitol street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-13
''Old Braddock" Maryland Rye Best

supplies the need of a pure, wholesome
sti,nuant No home should be without it
al this season All leading dealers.-Advt.
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Just In.

Extra stock Gas Logs. Large variety.
Bottom prices.
GIG 18th st. c. n. Muddiman & Co. 1904 G st
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Direct Route to Nashville and Memphis

The Chesapeake G. Ohio is the direct route
from Washington to Nashville and Mem
phis- Only one night out on afternoon
train.-Advt
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The General Arthur
CIGAR suits all mankind. 10 cents

Why continue in the Slough of Despond'
caused by indigestion-when "Keilum'S
Sure Cure for Indigestion cures it, on a
written guarantee?
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Good Health and .Muenchener,, Beer

are inseparable companions. Keep a cas-
of this famous dark beer on hand 'Phon
222, Nat Cap. Brewing Go. doz. $1.25. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-13

Money to lend at 4, and per cent on
real estate. Frank I. Rawlings, 1906 Pa. ave.
advertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-13

The one great virtue of Burnett's Vanilla
Extract is purity. 1t is real vanilla extract
and nothing but vanilla extract.-Advt.
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10 A. M. ia the Hour

Wednesdays and Saturdays, when our regl-
lar auction sales begin. WILSON & May
Frs, Auctioneers, 1929 @ st. NV 1t
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CITY ITEMS.
Plush and Velvet Jackets Cleaned

in the best possible manner, at lowest rates
consistent with perfect work Also cloth
gowns. wraps, etc. Write, or phone 1442,
Anton Fischer's 900 G. Wagons call 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-13
The Beauty of Roses

is emphasized by the beauty of Guides
Advertisement.
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Money saved. Observation-Disclosures. rs
A sample of buying at J. T. D. Pyles'
stores. we sell ANYBODY al wholesale Cal.
oc13-3t
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Welsbach Lights. Drop Lights.
> gallons Best Lamp Oil, 75c.
1904 G st. c. A. Muddiman & Co GIG 18th st
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S4S 25 IN Ca1iforpia

Vie Southern Ry. Berth. 500, without
change "A j. Poston, Gen. Agt., 51l Pa
ave-, IU5 18th st.-Advt
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If You Can Get a Better Cigar

for five cents than you have been getting
why not get IT? Ask for the HENRY
GEORGE next time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-13

"Kellum's Sure Cure cured my ind;ges-
ton. Louis Braunstein, cor. 18th and q
Sc. At druggists.
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Great Hagerstown Fair via B. and o.
RI. October ID to 16. 81. 80 for the round
trip, including admission. All ira. ms 18th to
10Th, valid for return until 18th. Special
trains leaving Washington 7:30 am, Oc-
tober ii and u, stopping at principal Metro
politan Branch points en- rOute.-Advt.
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Drink Kenny's Teas and Coffees.

Highest quality.
Lowest prices.
Prompt deliveries. GO Stores
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Give RefSinCer's Ice Cream a Trial
Oil Heaters-Gas Stoves.

And you'll take 1t always. Absolutely pun
81 gal, soc. y gal. 235 G st. Phone E. s.
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New Home Sewing Machines, s15. Direct

From Factory. at AuerbAehs Domestic
Rooms. & H. oc10-s.tu. th,tf
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No Place Nearer Anywhere Than

Berens' for Salt Water Steamed Oysters
35c. " peck. Opp. Treasury. 1t
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Money! saved.

. doz. cans Tomatoes, at retail, 1Oc. So 40
doz. cans Tomatoes at wholesale. . 1.65
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-13

Chinese Lily, SC. Schmid. 712 18th st.
Oc13-tf
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$4,000 TO BE DIS .....o..O
The st. Louis Republic Offers Four.
teen Splendid Reward to Sub.
crik va
scribers.

An interesting announcement ap-
pears in that great metropolitan news.
paper, the St Louis Republic, in the
form of a profit-sharing offer to any
one now a subscriber or willing to
A big sum of $4,000 is to be paid in
rewards for good judgment and skill
It is possible to earn all the way from
SO up to $4,000
The Republics subscribers are in.
vited to estimate upon the number OF
upon the occasion of the grand dedi-
catory ceremonies, April 80, 1903, Of
the Louisiana Purchase Exposition.
The subscriber whose estimate comes
nearest the official record will receive
$4,000; the next one will get $4,000,
and and additional sum Of $4,000 will
be divided in rewards ranging from
$1,000 down to $40 among those whose
estimates most nearly approximate
the offiial record of admissions. A pay.
ment of $3.50 will provide for the de-
livery of the Daily and Sunday Re
public for not less than one year. or
Sc will pay for six annual subscrip-
tons to the Twiee-a-week Republic
and if the remittance is received on
or before p. m. of April 20. 1903, the
person sending it can make six esti.
mates. More estimates maye be made
, ditions OF this contest, together with
blanks will be found in the Daily. Sun
seekers and homemakers to come
| inducing others to subscribe.
Complete information as to the con-
one year, or by organizing clubs and
by extending subscription beyond
| day and Twiee-a-week editions Of the
Republic from April until April 20,
| 1908, or will be mailed to any one upon
application. All communications and
estimates should be addressed to The
Republic Profit-sharing Bureau, Call
.sox POI, St. Louis. Mo.
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Pressed for Time.

Will N. Harden, while gathering ma
terial in the Georgia Mountains FOL
his novel, 1.-The Substitute, one day
ran across little congregation on
the banks of a creek. A country par
son, without his coat, stood in grout
If Candidates for baptism by INNER
sion while all ABOUT on the ground
sat the spectators. The preacher be-
ran witt. the usual defense of his
particular mode of baptism and was
making a long-winded talk when
II. tbcdist parson rose in the crowd
ard began rather sharp argument
against the remarks of the first
PREACHER. Among the candidates for
INN. 1sion was a tall, saunt woman,
whose lair was tightly twisted in
Mite knot behind her head. 1t was
rra;n fro the way she Kept rolling
:nd unrolling her poke bonnet in her
hands and the flashing OF her eyes
hat she was growing impatient. Pres
entity she spoke out: Look here
Brother Quagmire, she said, frown
ing darkly, "ef you are a-going tic
Baptize me, you'd better set shout it;
the suns goin' down an | got three
miles to walk. don't care a red cent
how that thar man was baptized. ]
say eff you's a-goin' to put me under
water today. you'd better do it. |
amt goin' to stand here with these
thin things on an catch my death
o. cold listenin' to what any Methods
has to say" She was Immediately
baptized.
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LITTLE STORIES.
Landlord Cleveland.

Ex-President Cleveland, who is Nv
inS at Princeton, owns house IN
the neighborhood which he leases 10
a university professor. friend OF his,
for a very moderate rental. The spring
rains have been ususually heavy or
late. and the professors cellar is IRE
auently inundated, greatly to his an
noyance. Having found, upon lnVeS-
tigation. that a defect in the construc-
ton of the wall was responsible Tor
the trouble. he called upon his emil
pent landlord to register protest.
"Mr. Cleveland" he complained
my cellar is full of wat~s
Well" rejoined the ex-presldent'
what do you expect for the rent you
ray-Champagne? '-Harper's Week
y.
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Discriminating Praise.

Chaltrand. who painted, during lis
visit to America. the president, Mrs.
Roosevelt and Miss Alice Roosevelt
was one day interviewed in Washing
ton On The subject of his work.
Ch2rtrand talked about his WORK
in a strange way, ignoring his lmpof'
iant pieces, and lauding to the skies
these th;., were of comparative IN
significance.
"Why i, it, sir, the reporter said
finally that you only give praise to
your w0,st paintings?9
"Pecause' was the reply. they
only need it. My best ones praise
themselves. New York Tribune.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1903-05-28

the southwestern states and they will
come. Show them United States gov
eminent statistics relative to the pro-
duction of crops and minerals in that
section, also statistics relative to the
unparalleled climatic conditions which
prevail year in and year out, thus in
surfing uniform crops, and they will
be eager to accept your invitations.
''Let every one Interested send in
the names of prospective settlers and
the Iron Mountain route will attend
to them. Descriptive and illustra-
ted literature will be sent them of Mis-.
souri,, Arkansas, Louisiana and Tex
as, and very low ratesof transportation
offered them to come and see for
themselves.
1--WE are bending every effort to
colonize the southwest with desirable
class of settlers. 1t is to your inter-
est to cooperate with u.s."
For further information, call on
nearest ticket agent of the company,
or address.
H. C. TOWNSEND,
General Passenger and Ticket Agent,
St. Louis, Mo.
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Cures Eczema, Itching Humors, PIN.
pies and Carbunces-Costs
Nothing to Try.


B. B. B. (Bontanic Blood Balm)
is certain and sure cure for &c
zema, itching skin, humors, scabs,
scales watery blisters, pimples, ach-
ing bones or joints, boils, carbuncles,
prickling pain in the skin, old eat
ing sores, ulcers, etc. Botanic Blood
Balm cures the worst and most
deep-seated cases by enriching, purify
ing and vitalizing the blood, thereby
giving a healthy blood supply to the
skin. Heals every sore and gives the
Tich glow of health to the skin.
Builds up the broken down body and
makes the blood red and nour1sh-
ing. Especially advised for chronic
old cases that doctors. patent medi-
zines and hot springs have failed to
cure Druggists, 81, with complete
directions for home cure. To prove
B. B. B. cures. sample sent free and
prepaid by writing Bood Balm com
pany, Atlanta, Ga. Describe troubls
and free midical advice sent in seal
I'd letter. j.
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COLONIZATION OF SOUTHWEST
Aid Requested and inducements Offer
ed oy the Iron Mountain Route.

1T is the object of the manage
ment of the Iron Mountain route to
encourage and aid in every way pos
sible. the development of the agri-
cultural. mineral and industrial re
sources of the great southwest. To
accomplish this purpose the assist
ance and cooperation of every farm.
err, miner, merchant and profession
al man in that section is earnestly
requested.
can increase in production in your
section means corresponding in
crease in wealth and larger distribu
ton Of capital in the community.
1t means increesed prosperity for
all. The only way to obtain this in.
creased production is to invite home
and settle in your section. Once lay
before them in a clear and intelli-
gent manner the many advantages Of
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portion o1 ticket with the joint agent
at Nashville between the houis O.
s a. n. and s p. M, not earlier thai
Juue l nor later tran fifteen day
fl ON date of purchase, and upon pay
ment Of fee of fifty cents at such
time. extension to a date not latet
than September 80 for reaching orig
iral starting point can be secured.
H. B. MIZELL, Agent