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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-02

with New Year offerings, rendered by two
local merchants with an expression of best
wishes for the new year. Mr. Frederick
Steinle of No. 308 Monroe street presented
the policemen with beautifully iced fruit
cake and Mr.. James Poulos Of No. "a Mon
roe street sent large basket attractively
filled with grapes, oranges, etc.
James Diggs, young colored man, whose
home is in Hillsdale, applied at the office
of a local physician last night for treat
ment for wound in the back of his head,
received by being struck with a stone. He
declined to state by whom the injury was
inflicted.
A drove of thirty-fve cattle while being
driven Saturday night from Benning to a
point In Virginia, just across the Long
bridge, became stampeded by a passing
train Of cars. The animals promptly turn
ed and began wild flight back to this Sec
ton. Sixteen of them were captured at
various places, but the remaining nine
dashed across the Anacostia bridge early
yesterday morning and headed up Good
Hope for Prince Georges county, Nd, and
have not been recaptured The herd was
the property of c. Kavanaugh of 1411 33d
street northwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-02
Dinner for Aged and 1nfirm,

The annual dinner to the aged and infirm
persons at the Vermont Avenue Baptist
Church. Vermont avenue, between @ and
streets northwest. was given yesterday
at 2 pm.
In the lower auditorium of the church
Rev. DR.. Lee. the pastor. preached SER
mon from the text. st. Luke 16. two verses:
subject, 'The Unjust Steward"
The dinner vas under the auspices Of
the Women's Nome Missionary Society of
the church-Mrs. Maria Bias president;
Miss Martha Johnson, vice president; Mrs.
Lulbella Gibson, financial secretary: Miss
Hattie Mcintosh, corresponding secretary.
Mrs. Bette Saunders. treasurer; assisted
by the 7. P. s. C. e. Sunday school, Miss
Sophia Hill. Miss Mamie Lucas. Mrs Fam
ME Washington. Mrs. Hattie Wells, Mrs.
Martha Washington, Carrie Washington,
Miss Annie Woodroe. Mrs. Mary E. John
son. Lottie Walker, Louisa Spriggs, Mrs.
Fannie Lee Strong, Louisa Harper, Ellen
Parker. Ellen Broadus and Mrs. Olevia
Pryor, chairmen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-02
AT THE CHAFFEE HOME

Mrs. Chanee, wife of Lieutenant General
Chaffee began to receive at o'clock and
her reception will last only until f. General
Chaffee Joined his wife after he had made
the round of cabinet calls. The Chaffes
residence, 1871 K street, pleasantly asso-
ciated in the minds of this and an earlier
generation with the Inequalities of other
well-known families. was as gay as 1t ever
was In Its happiest day. The two drawing
rooms, hall and dining room have not only
the conventional furnishing, but are exceed
lngly interesting in the uses to which orien-
tai embroideries and other fabrics are put
in its establishment. The national colors,
corps flags, with palms. ferns. trailing vines
and holiday garlands, adorned each room
and the hallway. Musicians played on the
second landing of the staircase and refresh
ments were served in the dining room
Mrs. Chaffee was assisted by Mrs. Gillespie,
Mrs. A. e. Bates, Mrs. Hawkins, Mrs. Hail.
Mrs. Hutchinson. Mrs. Harrison, Mrs. Chas
s. Bromwell, Miss Lizzie Sherman, Miss
Durand. Miss Hagner, the Misses Oliver
the Misses Sheridan, the Misses Randolph
the Misses Greedy. Miss Hawkins and Miss
Thackara. Captain Hutcheson Captain
Ramsay. Captain Pershing, Captain May
and Captain Butler assisted the host This
reception closes at A. and several of the
assistants will go on to other houses for the
rest of the afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-02
SUICIDE OF DIR. A. c. ADAMS.
Fired a Bullet Into His Brain at Ten
O'Clock Saturday Night.

Two hours before the expiration of the
old year DR.. Arthur c. Adams, fifty
years old, said to his wife: 'Ill end it all.
here and now" and then shot himself, in
flicting a fatal wound. The doctor was
at his home, 313 c street southeast, when
he fred the fatal shot. When the noisy
demonstration of welcoming the new year
occurred he was under treatment at Prov
idence Hospital. Statements made to the
police were to the effect that the doctor
had recently been drinking heavily, and
that when he reached home Saturday night
he was in an extremely nervous condition.
His statement that he would lend it all''
followed a conversation with his wife.
So quick were the doctors movements
that Mrs. Adams did not have time to
interpose when he started to get his re-
volver. AS quick as flash he threw him.
self upon the bed and discharged the wea-
pom. The bullet inflicted wound in the
side Of his head and penetrated the brain.
DR.. Thomson. who lives next door to the
Adams home, was summoned DR.. Adams
was unconscious when his fellow-physi
can reached him, and 1t was apparent that
a fatal wound had been inflicted, but the
wounded man was removed to the hos
pital in order that nothing should be left
undone to save his life. Death interviewed
about / 80 o'clock in the morning.
DR.. Adams lived on Massachusetts, avenue
northeast for number of years. He was
a native of this city. and had two children
by his first wife. He was a member Of
Farquhar Post, G. A. r. and the funeral
will take place tomorrow morning from his
late residence.
1t has been arranged to select two OF
the pallbearers from the membership of
Acacia Lodge, No. 10, F. A. A. M; two
from the Grand Army of the Republic, and
the other two to be resident physicians of
this city.
Rev. w. L. Devries, pastor of St. Mark s
Church, will conduct the services. The
interment will be at Oak Hill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-02
AT ADMIRAL DEWEY'S.

The admiral of the navy and Mrs. Dewey
began their reception at half-past II, re-
turning from the White House early enough
that the officers of the navy might not
break ranks, as it were, before exchanging
the compliments Of the season with their
distinguished chief and his wife. The scene
as the officers passed in and out of resi-
dence SO closely associated with American
history of the past century was an inspiring
one. Within the rooms, where so many
beautiful objects recall momentous events
of the last decade, there was welcome in
flowers and soft lights to supplement the
cordial greetings of the host and hostess.
There was everything to cause the formal
call TO be prolonged into a visit to be long
remembered as Mrs. Dewey, with the char
acteristic touch with which she surrounds
each particular hospitality, had in her re-
ceiving party nearly fifty young women,
whose fathers or brothers are naval off,
GERS, giving the event the pleasing flavor of
old friends about an old fireside. That their
second visit of the day might be a satisfac-
tory one in every sense there was served in
the dining room a delicious collation. of hot
and cold dishes and the usual liquid accom-
paniments, without which New Year greet
ings would be less interesting in the hos
pitable charm which long custom has
thrown about them.
Mrs. Dewey's assistants for the afternoon
were her sister, Mrs. Ludlow, wife of Rear
Admiral Ludlow; Mrs Wood Miss Ander-
son, Miss Barnes, Miss Boardman, Miss
Josephine Boardman Miss Butler, Miss
Sarmody. MISS Converse, Miss Cowles, Miss
Crosby. Miss briggs Miss Endcott, Miss
fltcn, MISS Fremont, Miss Gibson, Miss
Goodwin. Miss Haldane, Miss Hughes, Miss
Lamberton, Miss Leutze, Miss MCGOWAN,
MISS mclean Miss Miller. Miss Potter,
MISS Fotts, MISS Peters, Miss Remey, Miss
Rush. Miss Sands, Miss Sergeant, Miss
TCHIo eueI' MISS STRONG, Miss Swift. Miss
wv uowHSeno' MISS Tanner, Miss Todd Miss
Van Reypen, Miss Wallace and Miss VIII
liamS $4,000 W.
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THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
CONTINUED from fifth page.)

.dence. 1889 Howard avenue, to the officers
and teachers of the Vance and Sturtevant
classes of the Mount Pleasant Congrega-
tional Sunday school, to meet Prof. and
Mrs. William A. Wilbur. Assisting Mr.
and Mrs. Campbell in receiving the guests
were Mrs. w. E. Buell., Rev. and Mrs.
NJ Ross Fishburn, Prof. and Mrs. William
r. Vance and Mr.. and Mrs. A. l.. Sturte-
want. Mrs. N. E. Young and Mrs. D. w.
Ronsaville, assisted by the Misses Speaks,
lexis. Dickey. McGeagh and Sleman served
in the dining room.
Among those present were Mr. and Mrs.
2. G. Coombs. Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Brad
ford, Mr.. and Mrs. w. j. Sperl, Mr.. and
Mrs. H. c. Dickinson, Mr.. and Mrs. E. s.
Peck, Mrs. w. H Davis, Mrs Ford E.
Young, the Misses Peck, Hadley, Roadway,
Swenarton Tweedale, Young, Foster, Bag
ger and Wade. and Messrs. Buell.. West, NJ.
w. Baldwin, j. L. Baldwin, Moomaw, Bow
man. ]. A. Fisher, A. A. Fisher, E. B. Hen
derson. Whitehead, De Riemer. Wooster,
Jennings Bristol. Ballard, Cowling, Peck,
Davenport, Quinter, John B. Sleman, jr.,
Paul E. Sleman. Swenarton, Wallace and
KWiS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-02
THE DIPLOMATIC BREAKFAST.

The Secretary of State and Mrs. Hay
were at their residence on Lafayette
Square a few minutes before noon, when
with punctilious Difference to ceremony and
form the diplomatic corps began to arrive,
to exchange with the premier of the adj
ministration and the members Of his house
hold the greetings of the season. The oc-
casion while new to only few taking part
In it, was full of official Importance. There
were flowers arranged profusely in each
room and green garlands suggested the
holiday spirit. All the assistant secretaries
OF the State Department and other officials
connected with II and the ladies of their
household assisted Mrs. Payne Whitney
and Mrs. James Wadsworth daughters of
Secretary and Mrs. Hay. in the entertain
ment of their guests. The time-honored
custom of the dean of the corps, Count
CGssini Russian ambassador, in escorting
Mrs. Hay out 10 the dining room the Sec
rotary of State taking out Nine. Azpiroz,
wife of the Mexican ambassador, was fol-
lowed. A buffet repaSt was served from a
table, on which, as centerpiece, was a
great cluster of varied colored carnations.
Besides Mrs. Whitney, Mrs. Wadsworth,
Mrs. Loomis and Mrs. PIERCE, Mrs. Slater,
Miss Parsons and Miss Catharine Eddy
assisted.
No public reception will be held at the
Hay home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-02
AT SPEAKER CANNoN,s.

The Speaker of the House, after his
round of calls, Joined his daughter at the
family residence on Vermont avenue. and
participated in one of the happiest recep-
tons of the day. The spacious rooms were
none too large for the stream of callers, for
whose entertainment the hostess had the
assistance of group of interesting matrons
and maids, Mrs. j. L. Loose of Chicago,
who has come on to spend the winter with
Miss Cannon; Miss Boutell Mrs. Manu-
Mrs. Mondell. Mrs. Taylor, Mrs Busbee
Mrs. Vanderbark. Miss Palmer. Miss War
rem. Miss Irene Moore, Miss Helene Black
Miss Wright and the Misses Wynock being
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sion formed near it, to which constant ac-
cessions were made. At II it filled half
the sidewalk up to nth street, with an
other facing it, extending down to the east
gate After the crowd had passed the
White House gates 1t was only two abreast,
and inside the White House single file was
maintained Policemen or attaches OF
the White House stationed at about ten
foot intervals, kept the procession moving
lively No attempt was made to introduce
by name, but nobody missed the heartlest
handshake of their lives from the Presl-
dent Mrs Roosevelt stood close to her
husband throughout the public reception
but only smiled her ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. me
cabinet ladies stood by her throughout the
first half hour of the reception and then
left for their own homes. By the time the
Dublic was admitted, however, the rest OF
The guests invited to the blue parlor had
Wheu the first drops of rain began to fail
heads were quickly covered with umbrellas,
and the increasing procession from 'he
gateway lost some of it's gayety.
There were plenty small children with the
stream of citizens and a number so young
that fond mothers or fathers carried them
In their arms.
Secretary Loeb was pleased with the ease
and success of the reception. Everything
passed off so smoothly that MIR. Loeb re-
ceived general congratulations. The han
ding of the big crowd without unpleasant
Incident of an ykind affording to thousands
much plea sure, is task that gives concern
each year.
on every side were heard encomiums and
praise of the ushers of the White House.
who under Capt. Stone, carried out their
part of the days arrangements with abso-
lutte accuracy. but at the same time with
such intelligent courtesy that nobody felt
he was being managed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-02
NOT CERTAIN OF MAN
LITTLE EVIDENCE OF, ASSAULT
AGAINST JOHN DEMPSEY.
Statements Made by Alleged Assailant
of Alexandria County Women
Largely Verified.
Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.

ALEXANDRIA, Va, January 2, 1905.
After careful investigation in the case
of John H. Dempsey, who was arrested
Saturday morning, charged with attempt
Ing to commit criminal assault on Miss
Esther Peverill and Miss Beulah Ebaugh
Commonwealth Attorney Mackey and Sher-
if Palmer of Alexandria county say they
are convinced that the circumstances throw
much discredit upon the presumption of the
guilt of the prisoner
He is still confined in the Alexandria
county Jail, on Fort Myer Heights, not
Withstanding the rumOrs to the effect that
he had been spirited away in the night
time to protect him from mob violence
The commonwealth attorney and the sher-
IN and his deputies have been prepared
from the first to carefully guard Dempsey
In case of any demonstration of mob spirit
They do not now apprehend any trouble,
as feeling against him has subsidized with
the news Of the points in his favor. The
statement Dempsey made to- the common
wealth attorney was placed in the hands of
Sheriff Palmer, who made a thorough I'M
vestigation.
The result was that practically all the
facts claimed by the prisoner were found
to be true. His statement as to his where
abouts on the night In question was sub
stantiated in the main. The evidence of
people to whom he referred for the ac-
counting of his movements last Thursd Nv
night will be sufficient. it is said, to prove
an alibi. st.ssr
Not Same Build.
Instead Of being the massive man which
, rEmor pictured him after his capture,
Dempsey is actually thin and light for his
stature. He is very tall, some inches above
six feet His appearance has been against
him, his faee being begrimed with dirt and
his hair unkempt.i
, The xah4fhati0n of the commonwealth
attorney, however, failed to reveal any real
sratches on his face, the marks on his
cheeks being nothing more than superficial
discoloratl0rIs. He admits that his record
has not been thu best, but claims that,
though sarrestedfonce. he was never con-
victed of ANY crime. He gave his fathers
name as Silas B. Dempsey, who conducts
a. store on Maryland avenue northeast,
Washington .
The case was POT presented for investiga-
ton by the grand jury, which met this
the countysh The prisoner will probably be
given preliminary examination some time
soon, but the date has not been settled.
Sheriff Palmer who has been actively en-
gagged on the case since the crime was COM
mitted, is now working on other clews. A
negro who was suspected by Mr.. Ebaugh
father of one of the young ladies attacked.
has left the neighborhood and has not been
seen anywhere in this state since Thursday
night 1t was reported that man resem-
bling him was under surveillance by the
police in Baltimore.
She is now at her home near Alexandria.
She has not been confronted by Dempsey
ard will probably not be called upon for
this purpose, at least for the present
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-02
HAP Ply NEW YEAR

Continued from Second Page)
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AT OTHER CABINET HOMES.

The Secretary of the Treasury and Mrs.
Shaw received callers after returning from
the White House, and will continue to do
SO throughout the afternoon. The parlors
were flower decked and a substantial coll
lation was served in the dining room. The
Misses Shaw, with Mrs. Robert B. Arm
strong, Mrs C. H. Keep, Mrs. Taylor Mrs.
Nathan Il. Scott, Mrs Charles Spaulding,
Mrs Schreiner Mrs Common, Mrs. Milton
Reed. Mrs. Victor Kaufman, Miss Ander-
son. Miss Walker Martinez, Miss Pansy
Perkins and the Misses Lobel of Paris as
sisted Mrs. Shaw.
The Secretary of War and Mrs Taft held
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-02
Anacostia and Vicinity.

The annual New Year ball for the pa
tients and employees of the Government
Hospital for the Insane was held Saturday
evening in the central dining hall. The
large stage was effectively banked with
flowers and plants. The hospital orches-
ira. under the direction of Mr.. Joseph B.
Caldwell, furnished the music. There was
an attendance Of about 100 and the pro-
gram opened with grand march. Dis
n1issal was made In time to hear the bells
and chimes welcome the new year.
The officers attached to the Anacostia
police station were remembered yesterday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-02
Personal Mention.

DIR. c. K. Leith. professor of geology in
the Wisconsin State University and in
member of the International geological COM
mittee, has been spending New Year with
his parents at 1851 Florida avenue north
west.
but now resident of Richmond, Va, is Ia
the city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-02
Marriage Licenses.

! Marriage licenses have been issued as fol-
lows: n r.
William f. Carey and Teresa Weinkam,
both of Baltimore, Md.
Delaney Gill of Alexandria, Va. and
katharine s. Hemmick Of this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-02

The Secretary of War and Mrs. Taft held
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-02

of the party. Refreshments were served in
the dining room, where flowers filled the
center of well supplied table. In each
room the touch of the mistress of this
popular center was manifest in the pretty
arrangement of plants and flowers. Follow
ing the precedent established last year the
reception is likely to last till dark.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-04-25
INTERCHANGEABLE
Too Much Gold

c. l.. Haverman OF Cincinnati. well
known statistican and authority on the
production of precious metals, is 4
guest at the Occidental Mr.. Haver-
man says there will be a greater pro-
duction of gold in the United States
this year than ever before in the
history of the country. and that Ne
vada gives promise of outstripping
all other states in the production Of
the yellow metal. Generally speaking,
he says there is an increase in the
amount mined in every mining district
where gold is found.
This outlook" continued Mr.. Haver-
man. has caused great deal of
comment in certain financial circles
as to the effect the increase will have
upon the value of gold and whether
the standard will be lowered. Quite
number of experts predict that this
year the production of gold will be ii
excess OF a hundred million dollars
and that in 1896 it may run up to as
high as $150,O0O 900 In 1902 the pro
ductiOn of gold in the United States
was $S0.000.0O0. while in 1903 the orf
put was about S74,OoO.0oO The fig
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-04-25
NOTICE.
missioners.

Plans and Specifications Wanted.
The Board Of Capitol Commissioners
Of the State of Nevada, hereby invite
the submission of plans and speciflca-
ton for the erection of q two story
stone building with basement the
Capitol grounds in Carson City Ne
vada, suitable for Supreme Court AMI
State Library building as provided
by an Act Of the Legislature March
Is, 1905, An Act Entitled, An Act
providing for the erection Of Stat )
Library and Supreme Court Building.
said building and total cost not to
exceed forty thousand dollars.
The Board reserves the right to
reject any or all bids.
For futher information address W.
r. Davis Clerk Of the Board of
Capitol Commissioners. Carson City
Nevada. BY order Of the Board.
". r. Davis
Clerk
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-04-25
Proposals Wanted.

For sinking an arteeiaH well in the
Capitol Square.
Sealed proposals will be received up
to /: O'Clock noon, May 1st. 1905
at the office of the State Board of
Capitol Commissioners at Carson
City Nevada for the sinking Of an
eight inch iron pipe to . depth OF
from 500 to 1900 feet in the Capitol
Square.
The State will furnish free all water
for slucing and running engine. Wood
is $500 a cord.
For futher particulars enquire Vt
W.R. Davis.
Clerk Board of State Capitol Cen
missioners.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-04-25
MASTERS OF THE PEOPLE.

The Philadelphia North American
says that intimations have been given
that the senators who are hostile to
railroad reform believe the public de-
mand for such legislation will have
lost it's ferver before autumn comes.
But the North American reminds these
gentlemen that:
The day has come when the rail
roads, creatures of the state, do act
ually in many states control their
creators; and there is no hope for
redress unless the people use the
powers OF their government at Wash
ington. This they are resolute to do.
The matter will not blow over. The
campaign is not ended. The railroads,
in one way or another this year or
next year, are going to be put into
the place of servants, instead Of re-
naming masters OF the people.
OF course the campaign is not en-
died." but these hostile senator's"
know just as every other intelligen:
man knows. that the railroads or the
trusts will not be put into the place
OF servants" SO long as the people
elect to Office candidates chosen by the
corporations. They know that these
men will remain masters of the
peoples representatives.
The North American has made some
strong protests-between election days
II it would make its unquestioned
power felt. let it employ its great
ability during a political campaign
against the party that derives it's cam
paign funds from the trusts and is
therefore under pledge to carry out the
DEGREES of the trust magnates.
!. MISUNDERSTANDING
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-04-25
Ho. For the West.

Tell your friends that the colonist
rates are going into effect March LIST,
1905 and expire May Is, 1905. The
rate from Chicago, Ill, $500, st. Louis
Mo-, New Orleans, La, $50 90, Coun-
Gil Bluffs Ia, Sioux City. Ia, Omaha,
Neb., Kansas City, Mo-, Nineola, Tex
as and Houston Texas, $500. Rates
apply to Main Line points in Califov-
mia and Nevada.
For furthe information apply 20
Southern Pacific agents Of to
A. H. Rising,
D. F. & P. A. So. Pac. Co.. Reno. New
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-04-25

The City AAr0hAl Oivos warning
that all loose stock found o. The
streets from this time On viii b en-
pounded. A strict attention 70 this
Darties owning stock viii take warn
city ordinances will BE- enforced and
ing. Empounding Anes will be inDos-
ed in every saes.
Wn. Kinney.
MARSHAL.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-04-25
Bids Wanted.

Sealed proposals will re received by
the undersigned for grubbing 500
acres Of sagebrush land. Bids win be
received up to Saturday March rs,
1905.
r. L. WILDES,
Gardnerv1lle paper please copy.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-04-25
Old Iron and Hides.

All kinds of ola iron. brass. copper.
rubber boots. shoes, bicycle tires.
solid rubber tires, purchased. alsl
hides. wool. frs. horse hair. switche.
Highest market price upon delivery
OIL goods at 9th and Eureka streets
one block north Of the Flanagan Ware
house, Reno, Nevada. P. o. Box 81
Brown & Bangs, Prop