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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-27
Forbidden to Transact Business.

After an investigation into the methods
OF the National Funeral Benefit Associa-
ton Supt. Thomas E.. Drake of the District
insurance department has forbidden that
association to do business in the District,
on the alleged ground that it does not con-
duct it's business according to law. This
association was Incorporated in 1902, under
the District of Columbia benevolent act
and made a speciality of insuring only
members of fraternal orders or secret soci-
cites that do not themselves insure their
members. Ninety organizations of this
kind. 1t is stated had Joined this associa-
ton before the insurance department was
informed of its existence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-27

Best New York Potatoes, Csc. Blu.
Johnston's, 731 7th street northwest 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-27
Seriously Injured by a Car.

Conway Broxton, thirty-five years old, in
alighting from a street car on H street
northeast observation-disclosures. stepped d.
rectly In front OF car going in the oppo-
site direction. The motorman in charge of
the moving car had no means of seeing the
pedestrian until it was too late for him to
stop the in time to prevent an acct
dent. Bloxton wasy dragged a short dis
lance and seriously injured He was re-
moved to the Casualty Hospital, where his
condition Indicated that he had received a
fracture of the skull This morning at the
hospital 1t was stated that there had been
an improvement Gsfnce last night. Mr..
Bloxton's home Is at 1919 street north
east.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-27
IN AID OF CHURCH.
Contributions Made to New Charge in
East Washington.

A meeting was held last night at the
home of Mr.. James Erly, 100 18th street
southeast. of the ladies in the new parish
of the Church of the Holy Comforter. The
Rev. Joseph I. Mcguire. who is to be the
first pastor of the church. presided. The
meeting was largely attended. Many dona-
lions of vestments were made and contri-
buttons by those in attendance amounted
to more than $780, A Sunday school or
ganiaztion was perfected. and it was an
nounced that the new church will be op-
ened with mission to be conducted by
Rev. DR.. w. A. Kerhy This will be held
the week of November 10.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-27

Eisinger Bros, 21O9 7th st. N. w.
All kinds good lumber at bedrock" prices
Small orders a speciality. Phone North III
oc27-3,tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-27
Given Thirty DAVIS.

Robert w. Townsends familiar beard
Will not be seen on Pennsylvania avenue
again for a month unless some benevolent
friends send him SO bill
Townsend has been about the avenue
drunk for some days." Policeman Newkirk
informed Judge ONeal this morning. land
his condition had become disgusting"
I'm pensioner," Townsend said land
always pay for what ] get. / have a home
and don't see how l can be called a vag-
rant"
The trouble is that you will not keep
sober. the prisoner was told by the court
and l think thirty days will do you good. {"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-27
CITY AND DISTRICT.

Proceedings for divorce were instituted
today in the Supreme Court of the Dis
trict of Columbia by Katie l.. Bedford,
through Attorney F. r. Keys. against Rob
ert c. Bedford. correspondent is named.
The revival services at the metropolitan
BAPTIST Church. on street between Eth
and 18th streets northwest, continues. Rev.
J. w. Carr, evangelist from Indiana, is con-
Quoting the services.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-27
Finds skin he Lost Two years Aoo

Mr.. Charles Stone of Cherry Hill, Prince
William county. Va, called at the office
of Harbormaster Sutton yesterday and re-
ported that a large gilling skiff belonging
to him had been stolen from Indian Head
the night of August 10. 1902 and that he
had just found the boat lying at Cumber-
lands boat house. at the foot of 9th street
this city, and in the two years II WAS miss
ing the boat had passed through several
hands, the last purchaser being Charles
knight Of this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-27
Anniversary CELEBRATED.
Knights of Jerusalem Parade Streets
and Attend BANQUET.

The eighteenth anniversary of the
Knights of Jerusalem. colored, was OBJ
served by the Washington members of that
order yesterday with a street parade and
banquet IN Convention Hall. John Dode
acted as chief marshal. The First Ma
tional Band led the parade. The following
officers were in line: Inspector T. L. Green
and staff; District of Columbia Grand Gen
eral Carter Purdy and Capt. J. NJ. Hunt.
Uniform Rank. Two additional bands aid
ed in making music for three grand divis-
oins.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-27
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
WOMAN ACCUSED OF NUMBERING
HER HUSBAND.
Held for Authorities of Fairfax County
Recent Marfaages-General
and Personal.


Special Correspondence Il The Evening Star.
ALEXANDRIA, va, October %, 1904.
Sallie man.rco1ored, was locked up at
the police station this morning awaiting
the arrival of officers to conduct her to
Fairfax Court House to face the charge
Of numbering her husband Dennis Hedman,
who was shot near Lincolnia In that county
Monday night. The accused woman was not
examined by Justice Cation, but was merely
held for the county authorities. She was
brought here last night in charge OF Con-
stable Harst after preliminary examination
before Justice Bowie. The prisoner. stoutly
denied being in any way responsible for
the death of her husband, declaring that
he had been shot by negro named Ash
ton Williams. She said that the two men
had met in road Monday night and that
Redman had threatened Williams with a
pistol Seeing that trouble was brewing,
the woman stated. she turned away, and
a moment later heard pistol shot. Red
man was lying in the road, and as Will
Jams was running away, she said, he called
to her, saying that he had shot her hus-
band. She said she had no idea of where
the fugitive had gone.
Cupid's Conquests.
Miss Evelene Benson of this city and Mr..
Howard T. Underwood of Leesburg were
married last evening at 500 o'clock at the
home of the sister of the bride, Mrs E.
Francis Downham, on Princess street The
ceremony performed in the presence of
several friends of the two families by Rev.
Father H. ]. Cutler of st. Mary's Catholic
Church. Mr.. and Mrs. Underwood will
make their future home in Leesburg.
Miss Josephine Catherine Lash, who was
married to Mr.. George Percy Peterson at
Epworth M. E. Church in Norfolk yester-
day afternoon, formerly resided in this
city, where she has many friends. Among
those who attended her at the ceremony
was Miss Leila Kearney of this city.
Miss Mary E. Mason and Mr.. William j.
Walker were quietly married last evening
at 6:3O oclock at the parsonage of Trinity
NJ E. Church, Rev. ]. A. LETTERS perform
ing the ceremony.
General Matters.
In the corporation court yesterday, Judge
Barley presiding, demurrer was sustained
with leave to amend in the case of George
Sizemore against the Southern Railway
Company. Albert Holzl, German. was
granted his final naturalization papers. was
will of Mrs. Dolly Callahan was admitted
to probate, and Charles H. Callahan and
Nellie v. Remey qualified as administrators
and trustees. They were named as guard
ians of the infant children of the deceased,
to whom the property was left.
Funeral services over the remains OF MIS-
Cassie NJ Chauncey;- took place yesterday
afternoon at her: late home on South
Fairfax street. Rev3 DR.. Frank j. Brooke
of the Second Presbyterian Church officiat-
ed. The services were attended by many
friends and relatives of the deceased.
Rev. ]. Ernest Thacker of Norfolk, for
merly pastor Of the Second Presbyterian
Church in this city, preached In that church
last evening to a large congregation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-27
Memorial Services Held.

Kit Carson Post G. A. r., held a me-
mortal meeting last evening in honor of its
late chaplain. Edward Charles Stevens
Members of the various local posts of the
G. A. r., the Woman's Relief Corps, and
delegation OF Odd Fellows, OF whose order
MIR. Stevens was a member attended. Sey-
eral OF his g. A. r. comrades and the sec
rotary of his lodge of Odd Fellows pro-
nounced eulogies
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-27
CITY ITEMS.

Best Family Flour, $3.50. Bb;.
731 It'll street northwest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-27

Inc body OF Mrs. Anna L. d. Tonry,
daughter OF Mrs. Mary Surratt, who was
convicted OF being one of the eOnspirators
concerned in the death OF President Lin
codn, was buried yesterday afternoon in
Mount Olivet cemetery. Rev Father Gal
len of st. Peters Church conducted simule
services. Mrs. Tonrys grave Is beside that
Of Mrs Surratt's and her child I'm the fam
lily lot.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-27
illustrated Lecture.

The Womans Missionary Association of
the Vermont Avenue Baptist Church was
entertained last evening with lecture il
Illustrated by stereopticon views, given by
Mrs Jones Richardson for the benefit OF
the association. Mrs. Richardson entertained
about 1s000 persons. Among the pictures
shown was one of Rev. Dr. c. W. Lee.
which was heartily applauded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-27
DR.. Vests Bible Glass.

DIR. Vests Bible class, composed of men,
bers of the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton, began its regular fall and winter sea-
son last night. For this years class, it is
stated, the number of students enrolled is
nearly double that of last year. The classes
will be held every Wednesday evening at
the Y. NJ. c. A. club house, 1872 G street
northwest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-27

Old Carpets Woven Into Reversible
rugs. Drop postal. Nonpareil, 24O 9th st. ne
it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-27
v. Baldwin Johnson's Coal, 612 9th st.
Facilities for wholesaling unsurpassed
Advertisement.
Concert at Iowa Circle.

concert will be given by the United
States Engineer Band. julius Hamper, chief
musician. at Iowa Circle tomorrow at 800
pm. Following Is the program:
March. Friendship. .Althouse
Overture, Orpheus .Offenbach
Intermezzo Iran...............Be Ben Judson
Selection, RigOletto.................. Verdi
Waltz. Under the Rose. Blanke
lntermeZzo, harama. ...... Mabel Mckinley
Excerpts from the Prince of Pisen Iuders
American Patrol. Meacham
Star Spangled Banner
This Will be the last concert by the band
this season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-27
On Charge Of Theft.

Constable w. T. Fuller came here ,h,s
morning from Muncie. Pa. and took charge
OF Arthur Kennedy colored, who is wanted
in the Pennsylvania town to answer n
charge of having stolen about $50 worth
OF clothing. Kennedy was arrested last
night by Detectives Baur and Lacy. who
found him attending the law school OF
Howard University. He admitted that he
had taken the clothes, and said he did il
because he was down and out" He re-
turned to Pennsylvania without requisition
papers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-27
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Academy-"white Tlgress of Japan" Sis
pm.
Chases-Mme. Slapofrski and polite vau-
deville. S:15 pm.
Columbia-Blanche Walsh in "Resurrec-
ton SIS pm.
Kernans-"The Merry Maidens, SID
pm.
Lafayette-'"rhe Ninety and Nine" $40
pm.
National-Viola Allen in THE Winters
Tale" SIS pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-27
Many Splendid Values in Furniture

and Floor Coverings are to be obtained at
Notes, 9th and d SITS. Everything Is new
and MISUNDERSTANDING productions or
leading manufacturers of Furniture and
Floor Coverings. whom Notes represents In
Washington. These goods are on conslgn-
ment with positive orders to close them
out at once. Stop in tomorrow and you ii
find that your dollar will buy almost two
dollars worth
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-27
Fire at House Office Building Site.

Shortly after 6 o'clock yesterday bright
blaze occurred on square 600, where work
men are excavating for the foundation of
the new building to be used for congress
sional offices. The fire occurred In the
blacksmith shop and oil shed used by the
contractors. and started from some un-
known cause. The blaze was a bright one,
but 1t lasted only short time. One OF the
small engines used in drawing the dirt
carts was near where the fire occurred and
was slightly damaged. Several companies
of the fire department responded to an
alarm turned in from box 80, and in a few
minutes the blaze was extinguished. About
$50 damage was caused.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-27
Wonderful Bargains at Auction.

The sale of Oriental Rugs and Carpets
now going on at Brown & Tolson's Caller
les. 1412 II ST.. affords the best opportunity
the public will have again to secure such
fine specimens at such low prices. Don't
fall to attend the sessions tomorrow at IL
am. and ) pm. The largest collection In
the city to select from, and you can buy at
your own figure. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-27
Clubs Unite in Political Meeting.

Arrangements have been made for a
union mass meeting of members of the
Brentwood and Biadensburg Republican
Clubs. at Bladensburg, Thursday night.
Lieut.. Richard f. s. Toomey will be the
principal speaker.
Speeches will be made also by other
speakers. Several other clubs will particle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-27
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Manchester for Mount Vernon at
10 a IN. and 2:30 pm.
Norfolk and Washington steamers lot
Fortress Monroe and Norfolk at $50 pm.
Steamer Estelle Randall for Glymont and
landings at am.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-27
Don't have a falling out
with YOUR hair

1t might leave you! Then what?
Better please it by using Ayers Hair
Vigor. The hair stops coming out,
becomes soft and smooth, and all
the deep, rich color of youth comes
back to gray hair. An elegant dress
ing. Sold for 90 years. io "; Ays Mass Gs'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-27
New Southeast Station

A branch Office for the receipt Of Evening
Star advertisements has been established in
Office in Bradley's drug store, corner Sth
and E streets southeast
Advertisements will be accepted at the
regular rates ana sent Immediately to The
Star Office without additional charge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-27
Connecticut Pies Are Good and Clean
Mrs. Tonry Buried in Mt. Olivet.

Made OF the choicest ingredients by clean
pastry cooks in n clean bakery.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-27
Accepts Appointment.

The District Commissioners have been
informed by Prof. Clifford Pinchot, United
States forester in the Department of Agri-
culture, that he will accept the appoint
ment as delegate from the District to the
national irrigation congress to be held at
Ell Paso, Tex, November IS to IS next.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-27
Choice Potatoes, Csc. Blu, tic. PIX;

Onions, 90c bu., 25c PIX; pound cake, by
the whole. 124zc.; lunch crackers, Sc;
cans tomatoes. 25c.; 3 cans sifted peas, 25c /;
cans sugar corn, 25c.; cans Challenge
milk, 25c.: 3 jellycon. 25c.; graduated
sugar, &c. ]. T. D. Pyles, stores, includ-
ing 94S Louisiana avenue. oc24-5t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-27

Richard Gordon. colored. living at No. 3
Gordon avenue northeast. reported the SUD
len death of his one-month-old child last
light. There had been no physician in at
tendance and the coroner was notified Inc
coroner found that the childs death oc-
CURED from natural causes and gave
Certificate accordingly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-27
Death of Mrs. Sarah E. cady.

Mrs Sarah E. Cady died at her home, 800
3 street northeast. yesterday evening after
a lingering illness. She formerly resided
in Poolesvilic. Nd, but had lived in WASH
ington for a number of years. She leaves
two sons. Appleton Cady of the Baltimore
Sun bureau and Benjamin ]. Cady.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-27
Choice Legs Lamb, &c. Lib. /;

&C.. Roasts Beef, &C. and &c.; Steaks. &c.
lie. and 121ac. ]. T. d. Pyles' stores, 94S
La. ave-: 412 4th Sc; 914 18th Sc; 131
Monroe. Anacostia: Sd and Md ave. ne.
18th and H me-; IL 7th ne. oc26-3t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-27
ADJUSTMENTS.
"Parisian Widows

Next week at the Lyceum Theater the
attraction will be the Partisan Widows
burlesquers. The two burlesaues are en-
Barracks ~ INV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-27
Purity is Just as Important

in dripkables as in food. Assure the purity
of your beer by ordering only Abner-Drury
Brewing Co.'S "Old Glory An excellent ia
DE beverage. Write, or phone w. 436 for case
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-27
Oriental Rugs and Carpets at Aucti,

Brown & Tolson's Art Galleries, 1412 H
ST., have been crowded with buyers since
their sale commenced, those attending to-
day securing wonderful bargains in the
beautiful specimens sold. Rugs and Carpets
of all sizes up to 20xl4 feet. Being the first
sale of the season end the largest collection
to select from should be an inducement to
buy, as it will be impossible to repeat a
sale at such prices Sale again tomorrow
at IL am and 8 pm. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-27
An Important Home REQUISITE.

There's no better preparation for emer-
gencies than a flask of old Braddock'' Nd.
Rye. Keep 1t handy. At quality dealers =
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-27
Elk Grove Butter Famously Good.

It's butter that wins friends and keeps
them. 1t is pure. rich and sweet Five days
per week it is shipped here from the cream
cry situated in the famous Elgin district
1t is distributed to grocers and you get it
from them pure and sweet-Adyt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-27
$1.25 Baltimore and Return.

b. & o. r. r.
Every Saturday and Sunday. Tickets good
returning until Sunday night Hourly
service" Saturday.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-27
We Never Break New Collars!

We PRESS all shirts and wing-point col
lars by steam Famous Tolman finish.
Postal or phone Tolman Laundry, 9th & c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-27

Aradora Powell was before Judge KIM
ball today charged with having threatened
the life of his wife. Lucy Powell. He was
held guilty and sentenced to give bond in
the sum of $500 to keep the peace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-27
stipulate schneider's Malt" Bread

If Won want the best the price will buy any
where Every crumb of 1t is rich In nour1sh-
ment Made of highest-class materials ob-
tainable. At all good grocers. order IL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-27
The Original Painless Paint.

For Corns, Bunions and Warts, is "KOR-
MOL" cures without pain. 10c. at drug
gist; free sample on receipt of stamp. The
Carter Lytie Drug Company, Baltimore,
Nd. oc25-15ts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-27
s1.25 Baltimore and Return.

B. & o. r. R.,
Saturday and Sunday. All trains, both
ways, both days. except Royal Limited.
Hourly service Saturday.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-27
Oriental Rugs-Antique Furniture.

large collection of the above goods will
be sold at auction at Sloan's 1907 G st to-
morrow at IL am. and 3 pm-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-27
The Very Choicest Materials

that money can buy are used in brewing
Nat. Cap. Brewing Co'sI'Munich" Beer
Fully matured before bottling-unquestion
ably pure. doz., lbs. Write, or phone DID
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-27
Good Service is What You Want

in printing. Byron S. Adams 512 18th St
NV. gives the best service at fairest prices.
advertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-27
Postage Required for Mailing The Star.

10 TO 2s pages. . cents
- 10 ~ pages. ............ cents.
Saturdays Star mailed from the
Stice. postage prepaid. $l.60 a year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-27

James Lewis was fined $40 by Judge KIM
ball today for assault. Mary Smith appear
ed as the prosecuting witness in the case
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-27

small boy named George CARL. living
at 919 18th street northeast, was bitten on
the leg yesterday afternoon by dog owned
by George Russell. DR.. Hazel dressed the
wound
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-27

Money to lend at A. 3 and 6 per cent on
real estate. Frank T. Rawlings, 1905 Pa. ave.
advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-27
Meinberg's Bread is No Higher

in price than inferior kinds Get the best
your money can procure-insist on MEM
bergs" every time. At your grocer's. or no.
1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-27

criticism. 1t Is the purest vanilla extra"t
mat can be bought. Once tried always used
advertisement useo'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-27

$1.oO Harper's Ferry, Charlestown,
Winchester and return, B. and O. R. r.
Leave station $40 In, Sunday, October so.
Delightful scenery en- route.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-27

Something New, Albright Coal and
Wood Heater, SIS. A. Eberly's Sons, I1S
18th NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-27
Floral Designs for Funerals.

Guides work is eminently artistic, and YOU
can depend on prompt deliveries. 1924 f.
advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-27

Halloween! Pumpkin Lanterns,
Witches. Devils, &c. ]. Jay Gould. 421 9th
oco0-Sts
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$1.e5 To Baltimore and Return s1.a5

Pennsylvania railroad, Saturday and Sum
day, tickets good on all trains except Com
gressional Limited, and good for return un-
til Sunday night.-AGvt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-27
The Banking Dept. Of Union Trust

x Storage Co, li14 f st. NV. pays interest
on deposits subject to check at will Capital
S1,Oo,OOo. Savings accounts invited.-Advt
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Baltimore and Return Al Q.

Via Pennsylvania railroad. every Saturday
ana sunday, all trains except Congressional
Limited.-Advt