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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-30
Ex-PRIsoNERg PENSIONS.
Proposition Endorsed at Meeting of Sol
diers Last Night,

The proposition to give two dollars per
day for each day confined Ira confederate
prison and pension of twelve dollars per
month during lifetime for the ex-prisoner
was Endorsed by the members of the Elk
Prisoners of War Association at a meeting
held at G. A. r. Hall last night. A COM
mittee was appointed to inform Senator
Perrose. author of bill which provides for
the pensions mentioned. of the action of the
association.
The meeting was held in response to a
call for mass meeting of the local MEM
bers of the association. A very large rep
resentation of veterans was present. Mr.
d. c. Connolly presided and the provisions
of the Penrose bill for the benefit of ex-
prisoners were discussed. In addition to the
provisions named. the bill also directs that
the widow of eX-prisoner may have a
pension during widowhood.
There was little time lost IN going over
the bill and in indorsing it's various sec
tions and an early adjournment was taken.
The committee appointed to wait on Sena-
tor Penrose and to appear before the PEN
sion committees of the House and Senate
includes Major John McElroy, Major L. P.
Williams. Mr.. T. J. Spencer. Mr.. Reynolds
c. Atwood and Mr.. John w. Lewis
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-30
A BALTIMORE BRANCH.
Philipsborn Company to, Expand It's
Chain of Stonen. 49,

Announcement was made this morning
that the NJ Philipsborn Company. which is
now operating chain of stores in WASH
ington and fifteen other cities, has just ac-
quired a location in Baltimore. The COM
pany has leased the five buildings at the
corner of Lexington and Liberty streets in
the monumental city, ands after extensive
improvements, costing about $1,000, will
devote the entire building to the sale of
it's special line of goodss womens outer
garments exclusively. The buildings leased
in Baltimore were formerly occupied as
department store by s. SaEomon & CO.
Their acquisition means an important ex-
pansion Of the Philipsborn idea which has
become so popular throughout the country.
This idea involves a system of originating
and distributing the newest style gar
ments for women, and embraces the opera
tion Of permanent offices in Paris and Ber-
lin, from where the new models are shipped
as soon as brought out. The Baltimore
store will be under the SUPERVISION of Mr..
G. Nordlinger. managing partner of the
Washington store. 1t will open about
March l.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-30
Getting Tracks Ready for Use.

The Pennsylvania railway company has
a force of a hundred more laborers at
work on the Potomac Park, ballasting the
new tracks recently laid to the eastward
of the old tracks now in use. Cinders are
the ballast used and many carloads of
them have been tightly packed under and
between the ties. The switches, which will
connect the new tracks with those across
the bridge, and which will run from the
bridge across the narrow neck between the
tidal basin and the harbor, are yet to be
put in, but as soon as this is done, it is
stated, these tracks will be ready for serv-
ice.
The ground occupied by the line to the
old bridge is needed in the construction of
the approaches to the new bridge, and in
a few weeks the old tracks will be ADAM
doned Trains will then run over the newly
laid rails going to and from the old bridge.
Big trestle work approaches to the new
steel structure are in process of construc-
ton at the Potomac Park end of the bridge,
and all preparations are being made to
shove the work as soon as the weather be-
comes warmer and suitable for the handling
of the big steel beams.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-30
PETITION DENIED.
Justice Gould's Action on Application
for Receiver of Mckay Estate.

At the conclusion of the arguments OF
counsel late yesterday afternoon, in connec-
ton with the petition for the appointment
of receiver to take charge of the estate OF
Colonel Nathaniel Mckay deceased, Justice
Gould, in Equity Court No. 2, declined to
grant the petition. The justice said. how
ever he would sign an order that will fully
protect the interests of the petitioner.
The hearing was opened by Attorney Will
ton J. Lambert, on behalf of the petitioner,
Francis p Clark, who claims to be credi-
tor to the extent of $685. of the estate of
Mckay and who instituted the proceedings,
il is said, for the purpose of preserving the
estate until the claims of alleged creditors
and others interested are determined. Mr..
Lambert argued that through the action of
the creditors already more than $4,000 of
personal property which was about to be
sold at auction establishment had been
brought into the estate as part of the assets
thereof, and that the bonds of the Dewey
Hotel and certain real estate were also part
of the assets of the estate and should not
be allowed to be in the hands of parties who
might have the opportunity of disposing of
the same.
Attorney A. S. worthington, on behalf of
the defendants, replying at length, contend
ed that the disposition which had been at
tempted to be made between the parties
claiming to be heirs of the estate was
proper one, and that the case was not one
allowed.
Attorney D. w. Baker concluded the argu-
ment on behalf of the petitioner. The court
held that the property in controversy which
had been charged to be part of the estate of
Colonel Mckay should be protected. Dlspo-
stion of either the real estate or bonds is
to be prevented by injunction pending the
determination of the rights of creditors and
others Interested Justice Gould said that
he was further of the opinion that the real
estate and bonds were sufficient, without
the revenue from the same, to satisfy all
claims likely to be brought against the es-
tate The court stated, said that 1t
would sign decree allowing the injunction
and refusing the appointment of a receiver.
Hearing upon the application for a re-
ceiver, on petition of Mrs. Jenny Pope Nc
Kay, was continued until next Friday.
The property said to be embraced within
the estate of Mckay Is the Dewey Hotel,
the three houses known as the Donald
and the "Yi on 18th street between K and
l. streets, house 1871 K street, and two,
blocks of property in Guthrie, Okla, togeth,
er with $2OoO0O of bonds of the Dewey Hotel
Company.
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Death of Union Veteran.

The death of George d. Graham, a vet
eran of the civil war, occurred at his resi-
dence Ill Howard avenue, Anacostia, D.
c., this morning. He was of class of men
who volunteered knowing full well all that
was meant by the act. Joining Company G,
sd, u. S. c., he quite soon discovered as
available timber for commissioned Of
fcer, filing acceptably for a long while
the position of sergeant He was terribly
wounded at the battle of Honey Hill, No
vember go 1864, and carried in his leg with
constant pain and distress a ball received
in that battle.
He was denied the opportunity of higher
education. but was great reader and pre-
ferred to be serviceable to his fellow men,
In civil life he a champion of the re-
publican cause and ever an acceptable
speaker. Especially was this true among
his comrades. He entered the G. A. r
early, was commander of 0. p. Morton
Post twice and held other positions AT death
he was Il member of Frederick Douglass Post
and cOlonel-elect of Shaw Command, U. V.
L. His services as preacher of the gospel
were in constant demand in the churches of
AnacOstia, where for years he had resided
In the pension office, where for years he
held the position of clerk, he left hosts
of friends who honored him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-30
OF DISTRICT INTEREST.
Protest Against License Fee-Board d
Education Must Paw Insurance.

The Commissioners have noted a commus
nication from John R. Blake of Fairfax.
Va. forwarded to them by Representative
Rixey of Virginia protesting against farm
ers being obliged to pay a license fee OF
s12 for selling market produce Of their own
raising In the District.
Maj. Sylvester has recommended that r.
L. Smith be reappointed as a special officer
for duty at the Jersey yards OF the Phila-
delphia, Baltimore and Washington Rail-
road Company. The major has also recon-
mended that Private Jacob Berman. who
was rendered So by Mr.. Jesse Hern for
services rendered in recovering a railroad
ticket for Mr. Herff be allowed to keep the
money, less deduction of 81. to be devoted
to the clothing and helmet fund OF the force.
In an opinion submitted to the Commas
sioners the controller of the treasury holds
that insurance expenses on arms and ac-
couterments loaned to the High School Ca
diets by the War Department cannot Do
paid cut of funds appropriated under the
act of March 8. 1903, for the expenses OF
the District of Columbia for the fiscal year
1904. Several weeks ago the board of edu-
cation wrote the Commissioners that the
War Department. required that the arms
loaned to the cadets be insured. The ex-
pense of such insurance would be about
81, $50. so The board of education asked II
this amount could be paid from the District
appropriation act.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-30
BEAUTY OF SKIN
PURITY OFF BLOOD
Ancient and Modern Ideas
ON These Interesting
Subjects.
UIP-7T0-IDA7TIE MIE7 TH0D@
For Purifying and Beauti-
flying the Skin, Scalp,
Hair and Hands.

Socrates called beauty a short-lved tyranny.
Plato privilege of nature, Theocritus delightful
prejudice, Theophrastus a silent cheat, Carneades
solitary kingdom, Homer glorious gift of ma
ture, Ovid n favor of the gods. Aristotle affirmed
ommendation in the world, and yet none of these
distinguished authorities has left us even a hint
Of how beauty is to be perpetuated, the ravages
of age and disease defed. Time soon blends the
lily and the rose into the pallor of age, disease
dots the fair face with cutapeous designations and
crlmsons the Roman nose with unsightly fushes,
MOTH il not rust, corrupts the glory of eyes, teeth
and lips yet beautiful by defacing the complexion
and fills the sensitive soul with agony
If such be the unhappy condition of one afflicted
with slight skin blemishes, what must be the feel
ings of these in whom torturing humors have for
years run riot, covering the skin with scales and
sores and charging the blood with poisonous ele-
mcnts to become a part of the sytem until death? ?
1t is in the treatment of torturing, disfguring
humors and affections Of the skn scalp and blood
with loss Of hair, that tie Cuticura remedies have
achieved their greatest success. Original in COM
position, scientifically compounded, absolutely pure
Interchangeable in any climate, always ready and
agreeable to the most delicate and sensitive they
present to young and old the most successful cura
tives Of modern times
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-30
Bible Glass BANQUET.

The annual banquet of the Metropolitan
Bible Class was held in the Sunday school
room Of the Metropolitan NJ. E. Church
Friday, January 90 Covers were laid for
about seventy-five guests Mr.. H. c.. Ober-
holser, the leader of the class, acted as
toast master. Felicitous and appropriate
speeches were made. Following is the pro-
gram: Who are WEI" A. P. Myers;
Where Do We Come From?'' Miss Bertha
F. Wolfe; What Are We Here For?" H. G..
Doud; What Do We Amount To?" Miss
Olive Maud Jack; Where Are We Going?"
Homer Hoch; piano solo, March Militaire,'
Schubert-Tausig, Miss Corinne Tunstall;
How Can We Help" DIR. Frank M. Bris-
tol; piano solo, 1.-The Dawn of Hope,''
Harry Rowe Shelley, Miss Corinne Tunstall.
During the banquet music was furnished by
a local orchestra,
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Daughter of Jairus.

Despite the snow storm the usual large
concourse of people attended the monthly
oratorio at st. Paul's Church last evening.
The work presented was Sir John Stainer's
THE Daughters of Jairus." The choir,
numbering some sixty voices excelled all
it's previous efforts, and sustained it's high
reputation for artistic work The beautiful
chorus, Sweet, Tender Flower" and
Stainer's immortal "Seven-fold Amen
were sung with rare tenderness.
The sOloiSts of the evening are to be
cCmplimented for their artistic and de-
votional rendtions. Miss .Beulah Luxen. a
young soprano, did some good work,
though her recitatives were rather hurried,
and she deviated from the key the prob
able result of nervousness. Mr. S. Percy
Thompson, basso, and Mr.. William j.
Caulfeld, tenor distinguished themselves in
their solos, and showed themselves to be
reliable vocalists. Master Taylor Papson
also did a most delightful solo. This little
fellow is one of the best boy sopranos in the
city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-30
Russia and the Russians.

1t is expected that several lectures will
be delivered in the city within the next
fortnight on Russia and the Russians, and
that Mrs. John A Logan will be the first
to discuss the topic. 1t is announced that
she will deliver an address at the Metropoli-
tan M. E. Church the evening of February
l. Mrs. Logan attended tile coronation of
the present car, and her opportunities and
experiences gave her special ability to take
in all the unique and immense attractions
connected with that occasion Mrs. Logan
will give her views in regard to the present
situation of affairs between Russia and
Japan. She is to be introduced by Genral
John c. Black. ommander-in-c hief of the
Grand Army of the Republic who will pre-
side on the occasion of the lecture.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-30

Henry Evans Urges Them To Use Hyo-
mel. willing to Sell 1t on Approval.
- new anu SPecIdiiy NdIudDle use lor
will be particularly welcomed by singers
and public speakers.
The free use of II yomei, breathed through
the inhaler that comes with every outfit,
carries healing balsams to the head and
throat and siren CITIZENS the voice. Henry
Evans has had several of his customers
speak to him in regard to the good effects
Following the use Of Hyomei for this spe-
cial purpose and viii be glad to sell it on
approval TO any singer, minister teacher
or public speaker.
There is no dangerous stomach drug
isinS with Hyomei; simply breathe it
through the inhaler, and relief comes
quickly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-30
PROMOTION OF PATRIOTISM.
Line of Work Adopted by Mary A.
Babcock Auxiliary.

The Mary A. Babcock Auxiliary to Henry
A. Lawton Command. 8. w. ", held its
regular meeting Thursday evening at Span
fsh War Veterans Hall. After the business
of the session was over new line OF work
was inaugurated under the good of the
ORDER in compliance with the clause in the
bylaws which recites that one of the OBJ
jects OF the Spanish War auxiliary is to
Promote patriotism and proper reverence
for the flag
Miss Harriet Hawley, the president of the
auxiliary says she is DESTROYS Of making
this work one of the distinctive features of
the Mary A. Babcock Auxiliary. Papers on
the various phases OF patriotic work and
teaching were read by Mrs. Blanch HALEY
Rausch. Mrs. Nellie Hooper Barrett and
Mrs. Lulu Adams Saers. The president of
the auxiliary spoke upon the subject of
dissertation of the flag and the valuable
work for intoxicating patriotism which is be-
ing done by the National Flag Association
and to bring about legislation to protect the
flag from dissertation. She quoted In sup
port of her subject Gen. Grants words
upon seeing his name upon the nag: No
name" he said. is so high that 1t should
be placed upon our country'S flag.
The picture Of Mrs Mary c. ,Lawton, wild
ow of Gen. Lawton, was placed upon the
wall Of the auxiliary hail. in the panel that
Is devoted to it's pictures and mementoes.
Mrs. Lawton Is a member of the auxiliary,
and some time ago presented 1t with fine
equestrian picture of Gen. Lawton. Two
new members were initiated and three APP
plea tons for membership were received.
said to be all blood kim"
A committee from the auxiliary waited
upon the command which was meeting in
it's hall below to ask 1t to join with the
auxiliary in a social meeting the fourth
Thursday of each month. Before the ses-
sion closed the command sent committee
to inform the president of the auxiliary
that the command had unanimously ac-
cepted the hospitality extended by the aux
Hilary and would do its utmost to make
those particular evenings an interesting and
pleasant feature of the winters work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-30
Best Gran. Sugar. 41hc. Lib:

cans tomatoes 25c.; Uncle Jerry's wheat
quality peaches, 19c. can; Quaker matches,
12c. doz.; Pyles' Oleine soap, &c. cake; For
est City soap, 25c. doz.; lbs. starch for
Csc; macaroni, DC. pkg; 8 pkgs. cornstarch,
1Oc.; 212-lb cans table syrup, Sc; dried ap-
pies. &C.; Cal. prunes, &C.; evap. peaches
71ac. apples, 71ac.; apricots, 121ac.; fancy
mixed cakes 1Oc.; pound cake, 121Ac.; fruit
cake 121c.; OTIS. navy beans, 25c.; 6 qts
hominy, 25c.; Shine-Well soap, 41sc.; lbs
buckwheat for 25c.; Nelson's chocolate 16c.;
cocoa, 19c.; Bakers chocolate, lie. cocoa,
20c.; Wilbur's chocolate, 1Sc. cocoa DC;
Full Cream Cheese. ice. 10. j. T.. ID. Pyles
stores, including 94S La ave. ja27-5t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-30
More Scared Than Hurt.

Laura Carroll, colored, living in house
on 1914 street northwest, engaged in a row
with colored man about ten days ago and
was injured about her head. Her injury
was dressed at the Emergency Hospital
and she returned home. Yesterday after
noon she was taken sick, and she became
alarmed. She was returned to the hospital
about 4 o'clock yesterday, and the police
searched for her alleged assailant, but
without being successful. The woman was
badly frightened, but the doctors found
that her condition was not serious, and she
was able to return home today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-30
Bible Glass Entertains,

The reorganized young mems Bible class
of the Second Baptist Sunday school gave
its first social event of the season, a smoker,
at the home of Mr.. j. Walker Babson Wed
nesday evening. Games of skill We're in
dulged in and Instrumental and vocal music
rendered by Mr.. Elmer w Holland and
Thomas E. Allison. During the hour of re-
freShmentS there We're tOaSts, jokes and
merry jesting. The membership of the class
IS increasl sing every Sunday. and the young
men anticipate making this the largest
the CITY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-30

A meeting of the reclamation engineers
was held this morning at the United States
geological survey for the purpose of listen
ing to a talk from Mr.. Elwood Mead, chief
of the irrigation division of the Depart
ment of Agriculture Mr.. Mead described
at some length the plans of his work in
the humid as well in the arid states,
and pointed out the correlation of his in
designations with those of the reclamation
service He expressed desire for closer
relations between the men of his bureau
and the men of the service, in order to Sc
cure greater efficiency, to prevent duplica-
ton and to insure the widest possible scope
In the work of reclaiming the desert.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-30
Excavations in the East.

a lecture on recent excavations in the
east in the interests of archaeology was
given yesterday afternoon by DR.. George
p. Moore of Harvard University. Lantern
slides were used in illustrating what the
speaker said. He spoke of the many valu-
able relics that have been excavated on
the sites of the old cities of Nippur, Susa
and Babylon. He said that at Nippur have
been discovered evidences which go to prove
that many of the Jews who were carried
away from Jerusalem into captivity in the
that city.
DIR. Moore said that the chief result of
the work OF the various archaeological So
cities would be to establish synchro-
nous history extending from the very earli-
est times down to the historic era
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-30

The Excelsior Literary Club met January
% with Mrs. Hawkes., Gil street south
west. Mrs. Foster presiding. Roll call was
responded to by historical quotations, Mrs.
Emerson reading an interesting sketch of
some events in the life of Nicholas 1 of
Russia. Mrs. Webb gave a piano solo.
The paper of the day was by Mrs.
Hawkes.. A history of Napoleon l. from his
birth to the beginning of the empire is to
be continued by Mrs. Page al the next
meeting, which will be held at her home.
Those present We're Mrs. A. Alexander,
Mrs. Edith Emerson, Mrs Hawkes. Mrs.
Seely, Mrs. Webb and Mrs. Willis
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-30

Superintendent c. W. Skinner of the in
dustrial home school has forwarded to the
Commissioners report relative TO the mill
delivered AT the school by w. b. Dodge &
Son. in which Mr.. Skinner states that If
teen gallons OF the milk delivered January
"a was sour. and that upon his request the
dealers exchanged it for sweet milk.
Commissioner Biddle has approved the
recommendation of H j.. Davis Inspector
of plumbing. that James p. Daily be ordered
to remove a sign In front of his premises
T31 9Th street northwest. indicating that he
Is a Registered plumber" Mr.. Davis states
that Daly's license has been indefinitely
suspended by the Commissioners.
The Philadelphia, Baltimore and Wash
ington Railroad Company will be granted
permission to lay two temporary tracks on
the south side of Virginia avenue between
a and Az streets southwest. These tracks,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-30
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Adverse Action on Relief Bill.

+ The Commissioners today recommend ad-
verse action by Congress on the bill for the
relief of Priscilla J. Shipman. administra-
trix of the estate of John H. Shipman, for
work done and materials furnished to the
District. The Commissioners forward with
their report a statement by Special Assist
ant Attorney Robt. A. Howard of the De-
partment of Justice in charge of District
claims which advises adverse action on the
bill.
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Regarded FayorabIy.

In reporting on Senate bill 1869, providing
for commission to examine into the SAM
tary conditions of the various government
departments, the Commissioners state that
in so far as the bill relates to buildings over
which the District has control they are of
the opinion that the enactment of the meas
ure would not be otherwise than beneficial.
The Commissioners also report favorabiy
the bill requiring the use of closed and
heated street cars in the District.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-30
Southern's Palm Limited.

Florida's finest train. Leaves Washington
6:3l pm. week days. Dining car service a
feature. Club. library, observation cars;
also drawingroom sleeper to Aiken and
Augusta, with connections for Camden and
Summerville. Two other fast trains daily
for Aiken. Augusta, Jacksonville etc. Pull
man sleepers and elegant dining car serv-
ice. Leave Washington 1851 am. and $50
pm. Information I05 18th st. and oil Pa.
ave.-Advt.
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Strange Disease Among Cattle.

Reports received here from Loudoun
county, Va, state that a strange disease
somewhat resembling rabies has made its
appearance in herds of cattle in the county
particularly in the neghborhood of Lees
burg, and that veterinarians are at a loss
to account for 1t. In one herd of about
seventy head of cattle three were attack
ed by the disease and were promptly killed
and other herds in the western part of the
county, near the mountains. have also been
affected. An examination to ascertain the
cause of the malady is now being made.