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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-29
W. rk for the Firemen.

The plant of the Washington Gas Light
Company, in the southeast section of the
city, was threatened by fire yesterday aft
ernoon shortly after 3 o'clock, when a blaze
was discovered in pile of lime in the yard
The lime was saturated with oil, and it was
feared that the inflammable material would
cause the flames to reach one of the build
ings. but the firemen who responded were
equal TO the emergency, and In a short
while the danger was over. No damage was
caused to the property.
Children playing with matches, it is al
legged. caused a blaze in the house of George
Watcher, 81 q street. last evening about s
o'clock No. II Engine Company responded
to a local alarm. and the fire was extin-
guished after about SIS damage had been
caused.
An oil lamp was overturned in the house
of Alice Ogden. G27 Goat alley, last night
about IL 30 O'Clock, causing slight blaze.
The fire department received Il c.u from
box 2l2, and several companies We're soon
near the mouth of the alley ready for serv-
ice but the blaze had been extnguished
before they reached the scene and before
any damage had been caused.
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TO CONFEDERATE DEAD
MONUMENT TO BE PLACED IN
ARLINGTON CEMETERY.
Association Names an Executive
Board and Makes Plans for
the Future.

The Arlington Confederate Monument AS
ISOLATION held a meeting yesterday in the
hall OF the confederate veterans, 141O
street northwest, where q complete organi-
cation was formed. An executive board was
chosen OF well known gentlemen. The board
consists Of Col. Hilary A. Herbert, late Sec
rotary Of the Navy: Seth Shepard, chief
Justice Of the United States Court Of APP
peals; Capt John M. Hickey; Rev. Ran
dolph H. McKim, rector Of Epiphany Dpis-
copal Church: Francis M. Cockrell, late
senator from Missouri; Charles ]. Faulkner,
late senator from West Virginia. and Gen.
Frank c. Armstrong. distinguished officer
OF the confederate army All the members
served with distinction in the confederate
service.
This executive board is empowered to ar
range for the collection of funds, selection
OF plans, make contracts and erect the mon
ument in Arlington National cemetery I'M
ger authority from the Secretary Of War.
Already between 5000 and $4,000 have
been raised, and funds are being constantly
received, 1t Is stated. at the American Sc
curity and Trust Company, which banking
house has been selected as the place of de-
post. Rev. r. H. McKim was chosen as the
treasurer, Mrs. D. c. Ludlow, recording
secretary, and Miss Mary Desha, corre-
spending secretary. The leading business
and financial citizens of the city will be
asked to give aid to the board.
It is intended to raise at least $685. and
with 1t erect a monument that will be a
credit to the city. The United Daughters of
the Confederacy, in general convention at
Gulfport, Miss, last November, guaran-
teed an annual donation Of 81 500 until the
contemplated project shall be fully assured.
The association as organized embraces a
delegation from each of the following socie-
ties; The Confederate Veterans Association;
Camp III, U. c. "; the Washington Camp
of Sons of Confederate Veterans; Stonewall
Jackson Chapter of u. D. c.: the r. E. Lee
Chapter, U. D. c.; the Southern Cross Chap
ter, U. D. c.; the Albert Sidney Johnston
Chapter, U. D. c., and the jeff Thompson
Chapter, U. D. c. It meets monthly in the
Confederate Veteran Hail. All donations or
contributions of money should be sent to
Rev. Randolph H. McKim. 1923 K street
northwest, or direct to the American Secur-
fty and Trust Company.
There are inferred In the Arlington Ma
tional cemetery the remains of 267 confed-
crate soldiers, in beautiful section secured
through the generosity of the late President
Mckinley. They were soldiers who died dur
ing the war from wounds and others who
succumbed to disease while captives of war
In hospitals and military prisons in this
vicinity. They represent every state in the
south, which gives the object a national
character.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-29
Thieves Steal Copper Wire.

Thieves who have been stealing wire
from the telephone and telegraph lines In
the vicinity of this city were active last
night, it is stated, having robbed the lines
of both the Western Union Telegraph Com
pany and the Chesapeake and Potomac Tel
ephone Company. Wires belonging to the
former company were taken from poles on
the line near Hyattsville, the theft from
the telephone company having been accom-
plished near Takoma.
A number of such thefts have been COM
mitted in Maryland during recent weeks,
1t is stated, the loss of the wire causing
great inconvenience to the companies. Not
withstanding the thefts were not committed
in this jurisdiction, the local police are en-
deavoring to effect the arrest of the depre-
dators.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-29
Candidate Endorsed.

The Independent League, comprising a
committee of prominent w. R. c. workers
of this department, held a meeting at the
home of Mrs. Emma Ferguson Friday even
ing and unanimously Endorsed Mrs. Emma
l.. Newton of Burnside Corps as candidate
for department president. Members were
nominated for the other offices, and the
ticket will be completed at a future meet
ing of the league
Mrs. Newton is the wife Of George New
ton, communicated of Burnside Post, No.
8, G. A. r. She has served her corps as
president and secretary and in other Of
fees, and at the annual election was re-
elected treasurer. She has also served this
department as secretary and in other po-
sitions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-29
Program of Special Service.

Arrangements have been made for spe-
cial service to be held tomorrow at the Co.'S
mopolitan Baptist Church. to be conducted
by Rev. w. III. Brooks of Virginia, as
sisted by Revs. Henry L. Lorimer of New
York and William Perry of New Jersey.
In the evening at O'Clock there will be
special music by the choir, and Mrs. Mary
A. Pitts of Boston, Mass. will sing. Rev.
Simon p. w. Drew, pastor Of the church.
will install the following newly elected
trustees: w. III. Strother Robert T. Moten,
John Nelson. William Warren and Ran
dolph CotreH. Church treasurer, Robert w.
Roberts; church clerk, Mrs. Lizzie j. King.
Announcement is made that watch
night service will be held Monday night,
beginning at 10 o'clock.
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DUE TO DESPONDENCY
JOHN J. REED COMMITS SUICIDE
BY USE OF REVOLVER.

Despondent because of illness, and fear
ing he would not recover. John ]. Reed,
f1fty-eight years Of age, who conducted to-
bacco store at 434 9Th street, committed sui
eide yesterday afternoon by shooting HIM
self in the head and breast. The deed was
committed at his home, Gil 9Th street, only
a short distance from his place of business
Mrs Julia Reed wife of the tobacconist
reached the room few minutes after the
shots were fired. She found her husband
lying on the bed with blood streaming
from the wounds he had inflicted, and with
the revolver clutched in his hand. The con-
dition of the wounded man was such that
he was unable to respond to his wffe's
calls and Mrs. Reed lost no time in hav-
ing him removed to the Emergency Hos
pital When he reached the hospital his
condition showed that his life was fast ebb-
ing away and the physicians realized there
was nothing that could be done to save his
life.
The wounded man was sent to ward,
however, but he was not operated upon.
His two sons called at the hospital before
he died, but as he was unconscious they
did not see him. Mr.. Reed was native
of Virginia, but he had been a resident of
this city for many years.
Illness Responsible.
1t is said that Mr.. Reed had stomach
trouble and that his sickness had caused
him to become respondent. About month
ago his condition was such that he
had to remain in bed for several days. He
went to his place of business yesterday
morning and remained there until one of
his sons relieved him. 1t is thought he
purchased the revolver while on his way
home.
Upon reaching home Mr.. Reed told his
wife he was going to his room to rest A
little later when she went to his room to
show him a present she was shocked to
see her husband dying, with the weapon
still in his hand. She summoned assistance
and had him conveyed to the hospital.
UndeFtaker j. William Lee took charge
of the body and removed it from the hos
pital to his establishment, 332 Pennsylvania
avenue, where 1t was prepared for bur al.
The coroner this morning made an investi-
cation and issued the necessary death GER
tificate. Mrs. Reed. two sons and two
daughters survive the deceased. Arrange
ments have been made for the interment
Monday at Congressional cemetery. 1t is
probable that members of the local chapter
of the Shield of Honor fraternity, of which
the deceased was member, will attend the
funeral,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-29
Promoted and Assigned.

Officers recently promoted have been as
signed to regiments as follows: Colonel
Edwin B. Bolton, 4th Infantry; Lieutenant
Colonel Henry B. Moon, 10th Infantry;
Major Maury Nichols, 10th Infantry; Cap
tain Robert E. Firth, 18th Infantry; Cap
tain Samuel T. Ansell, Sth Infantry; Cap
tain Robert H. Peck, 8th Infantry; Cap
tain Halsey E. Yates, Doth Infantry; Cap
tain Clement A. Trott, 9th Infantry; Cap
tain Wilson B. Burt, 18th Infantry; Cap
tain Walter S. Brown, 25th Infantry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-29
Morton Corps Election.

At the regular monthly meeting of o. p.
Morton. U. R. c., No. /, held December
81 the following named officers were elect
ed for the ensuing year: President, Mary
NJ. Hutchins; senior vice president, Annie
e. De Vaul; junior vice president, Sophie
B. Brooks treasurer. DR.. Carrie H. Thomas;
chaplain, Mary L. Johnson; conductor,
Mary E. Tucker; guard, Mildred C. Eglin;
delegates tt, department conventions, Annie
E. De Vaul, Mildred C. Eglin, Mary E.
Tucker, Rachel L. Brooks; alternates,
Sophie B. Brooks, Alicia NJ Chase, Mary
l.. Johnson, Lillian p. Burton.
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Funeral of Mrs. Drury.

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs
Martha A. Drury, who died Thursday
morning in this city, at the home of her
son, II. A Drury. els I'd street northwest
were held at IL 80 o'clock this morning at
st. James. Anne Arundel county, Md. Mrs.
Drury was the widow of Richard Drury.
She was eighty-four years of age, and since
the death of her husband, twenty years
ago, had resided with her son In this city.
She Is survived by two sons, Fl. a. Drury
of the Post Office Department and j. VIII
liam Drury of the Baltimore and Ohio rail-
road.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-29

Mr. D. G. Anderson of Washington, a
government engineer, and Miss Esther ALI
son were married Wednesday night in the
Christian Church at Fairview, w. Va, by
Mr. Stricken. The wedding was the Gull
mination of a romance which began six
years ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-29

The state board of health and Attorney
General McCarter of New Jersey drafted a
stringent pure food law for enactment by
the next legislature. The new measure is
similar to the federal pure food law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-29
To Cure a Cold In One Day.

Take LAXATIVE BRoMo Qusnine Tablets. Drug
gisfa refund money IL II fails to cure. e. W.
GROVES signature u on each box. 2sc.
Se2- So
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-29
Simplified Spelling Favor

CHICAGO, December 29.-Delegates from
the universities of middlewest to the an
nual convention of the central division OF
the Modern Language Association of Ameri-
ca held at the University of Chicago yes
terday, adopted unanimously the simplfied
spelling code. There was only one vote
against the proposed change.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-29
Churches in Opposition.

1t is understood vigorous objection will be
interposed by the churches of Washington
to the adoption by Congress of the uniform
divorce law agreed upon at the recent con-
vention of the National Congress of Uni
from Divorce Laws held in Philadelphia.
The ministers of Washington, it is an
nounced propose to organize movement
to oppose the adoption of the law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-29
Garden Memorial Church.

Santa Claus made the rounds of the Sun
day schools of the Anacostia churches last
evening and the hearts of the Juvenile mem
bers were gladdened by the distribution of
presents. while many OF their elders shared
in the receipt OF presents. Interested au-
diences filled the several edifces and the
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Emmanuel p. E. Parish.

The Christmas entertainment of the Sun
day school of Emanuel Protestant Episco-
pal parish was held in the parish hall.
Washington street, and the members of the
school were given an opportunity of wit
Messing the manner in which Santa Claus
arrives, performs his work OF filling the
children's stockings and then departs. This
exposition was furnished for the amuse-
ment of the children and many grown
folks present by Mr.. James w. Marbury,
who enacted the role Of the portly visitor
OF Christmas eve- Preceding the entertain
ment the children assembled in the church.
where q brief service was held by Rev.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-02
LOCAL BREVITlES.

large number Of Omaha, horsemcn
went to Fremont Wednesday to witness the
races at that place. Some were out Tues
day but rain interfered with the program.
The receipts Of internal revenue for the
month Of July 1906 for the Nebraska revenue
collection district were $203, S91 %. as against
$l94 62S.32 for the month of July 1906, show
ing an excess of s., 262.91 over the previous
year.
James Bolds, alias collars and Guns"
was sentenced ten days Wednesday morn
ing by the police Judge. Bolds was charged
with stealing articles from Pease Bros,
lf1 Farnam street, where he worked as
porter.
A special examination is being held by
the United States Civil Service commits
sion secretaries at the federal building for
the position of clerk I'm the Omaha post
office. Ten candidates are taking the
examination, which will be concluded We'd
nesday evening.
Articles of Incorporation OF the Security
Mercantile agency were filed Wednesday in
the county clerks Office. 1t is authorized
to conduct a general collection and mer-
camille paper business. The capital stock
is 100000 and the incorporators are Edmond
NJ. Sharp and Albert Wunderlich Of St.
Paul, William b. Henderson or Minneapolis
and Charles b. Andre of Omaha.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-02
SHERIFF TO BUY SUPPLIES
Mcdonald Asks Board TO Let Him
Make acquisitions for All but
Prisoners Food.

Sheriff Mcdonald submitted request to
the county commissioners at their meeting
yesterday afternoon that he be allowed to
make requisition on the county for all sup
plies used at the Jail except those used in
feeding the prisoners He cites the recon-
mendation of the grand jury that this be
done and offers 1t a solution Of the
trouble that has been had since last winter
between the sheriff and the commissioners.
This would, in effect give him IS cents
day each for boarding the prisoners. At
present he is allowed 30 cents each for feed
ing prisoners and is required to furnish the
supplies out of this fund. The communion
ton was referred to the committee of tie
whole .'.ND .S..,, nsT -~f's a
Resolution introduced by Mr.. Solomon of
the committee Of the whole were passed
authorizing the county treasurer to move
to the rooms provided for him in the city
hall and allowing him to take such fur
nture as he needs from his present ONCE.
The superintendent of the court house is re-
quired to keep an invoice of the furniture
removed.
The board selected William B. Christie
night Waterman al the courthouse in ac-
cordance with a resolution passed some
time ago He will give his undivided at
tention to his duties as Waterman and will
not be required to do any janitor work.
The board let the contract for furnishing
coal to the INDECENT poor to c. B. Ravens
& Co.. the low bidder, on the basis Of the
following prices: Cherokee screened do
nestle nut, 5Oo-pound lots. Sl.25; 1,OOO-pound
lots, S21s; 2,OOO-pou lots, 1878. Cherokee
domestic lump. 800 pounds, $1s6: 1000
pounds. s2I; 1900 pounds. A.S6. Missouri
screened domestic lump. SIP, s2.15 and $3.50,
respectively.
For the county hospital the contract was
let TO the Central Coal and Coke company
at these prices per ton; Cherokee steam,
| 81 30; Cherokee domestic nut, mine screened,
g 90; Cherokee mine run, 1913; Missouri
mine run, S2.46 Iowa mine run, $3.50.
The claim Of the Omaha Electric Light
and Power company for $4S71s.- which was
deducted from the bill allowed last sum-
mer for electricity used by the county. was
rejected. There is a controversy between
| the commissioners and the company as tC
what rate should be paid by the county.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-02
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.

Mr.. and Mrs. VIII L. Yetter have gone
to New York for three weeks.
E., G; West. prominent merchant of
Gothenburg, is at the Henshaw.
T. w. jeffrey Of Creston and d. C. Kin
namon of Rawlns are at the Murray.
w. j. Bohmans prominent real estate
man OF David City is a guest at the Muir
ray.
Captain H. z. Palmer has gone to St.
Joseph, Mo- TO attend the funeral Of an
day morning from Butler county, where he
visited two weeks.
s. H. Cochran, leading attorney of Lo-
gan, Ia, is in the city on business before
the United States courts.
Matt Miller, formerly member of the Ne
braska commission to the st. Louis exposi-
ton, is guest at the Merchants.
H. b. Robinson Of Columbus, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. II Bailey of Red Cloud and ]. G.
Brownson Of Kansas City are at the Hen
shaw.
j. T. Summers OF Sioux Falls. H. S.
Fisher Of Billings, Miss Agnes G. Glenn OF
Lincoln and e J; Rockwell of Norfolk are
at the Her Grand
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Breck of Gibbon,
David Nicely of Shelton, II. +. Knapp of
Beatty, New; c. F. Barr of Lincoln and
W. w. Humphrey Of Twin Falls are at the
Willard
Miss Lena Bellman, secretary in the ONCE
Of the commissioner Of the Commercial
club, left Wednesday evening for Chicago,
Detroit and other lake points for a vacation
Mr. and Mrs. o. C. Arvig of Milton, y.
D.; Mr.. and Mrs. William T. Lee of Free
mont, G. w Carlton OF Big Springs, J. b.
Donovan Of Madison and Mr.. and Mrs. H.
S. Paine of Neigh are at the Merchants.
Martin L. Sugarman Of the county judges
office, Frank Benin, bailn for Judge Troup,
and Raymond Jennings of NJ. e. Smith q
Co left Wednesday for Lake Elysian, near
Mankato MINI, where they will camp for
two weeks.
W. o. johnson of Los Angeles, W. L. An
derson OF Cheyenne, f. Stenger OF Denver
r, c, Bliss of Salt Lake, j. j. Mcintosh OF
Sidney, George Nash Of Aberdeen, w. NJ.
ROWLAND OF Provo. Utah and 7. Kemp Of
Sioux City are at the Paxton
Andy Hanson, who has been tending bar
at the Paxton for some years, has quit that
vocation and will soon enter the profess
| siOnal list a practitioner Of osteopathy.
I Mr.. Hanson has been making a study Of
| osteopsthy for a couple OF years and will
/ engage in the work as a business for the
future when he has completed the course
| lie relinquished his position At the Paxton
| Tuesday night
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-02
SUMMER ILLS

The many ills that come during
the hot, sultry weather can be avoid
ed by Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey,
taken regularly as prescribed.
The exhausting heat of the Sum
mer weather causes untold suffering
and misery to thousands of men,
women and children. Deaths occur on
all sidees from Diarrhoea. dystery,
chills. cholera morbus, typhoid and
other fevers, due in a great num-
Der OF cases to impure water and
the consumption of unripe fruits
by those whose systems and stom-
achs are not in a healthy condition.
II all were more careful to have
their systems in a vigorous condi-
ton the germs of these diseases
could not obtain a foothold. Lead
ing doctors agree that Dufry's Pure
Malt Whiskey has no equal as a
destroyer of poisonous germs in the
system. 1t aids digestion and assim-
ilatiop; purif1es and enriches the
blood; regulates the bowels; quiets
the nerves; hardens the muscles;
stimulates the hearts action and
builds up and sustains the entire
system.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-02
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
bortive Attempt to Elect City Engineer
Defeated by Tie Vote.
BsUcKER LEADS THE ANTI-MAYOR FORCEs
Member for Tifth So sure of His PO-
sition That He Has Nom
mating speech Under
--a Roadway.

A resolution introduced in the council last
night by Councilman Sheldon to ignore
Andrew Rosewaters claims and elect an
other city engineer was defeated by tie
vote. The opponents of Mr.. Rosewater
evidently anticipated no such outcome, for
i BFuRker.S somewhat prematurely, had begun
a-ruomina cling speech for a favorite candi-
date before the resolution was put to a
vote. He was checked by President John
son before he mentioned names, and Zim-
man asked the city attorney II the course
would be legal. The latter replied that
he thought the council had a right to elect
an engineer. but said the latter would have
TO test his rights to the office in court and
that the city attorneys office could not be
expected to take either end of the case.
Apart from this, the attorney said he was
not prepared to venture.
Yes" said zimman, I'VE could elect
president OF the United States. but can't
see the gentleman in the White House."
six Vote Against Resolution.
The resolution recited a number of where
asses based on the failure of the mayor to
submit a name for engineer at the last
two council meetings in the absence of an
appointment and confirmation. Bedford,
Elsasser, Funkhouser, jackson and Zimman
voted against It, and the incident closed
ih heavy silence with Brucker filing his
nomination speech unspoken.
The appointment of Tom Lee for city
prosecutor was rejected again.
Councilman Brucker, not satisfied with
the defeat of the limited street car trans
fer ordinance, introduced a duplicate,
which was read the first and second times
and referred. y
Engineer Rosewater, in a-letter, told the
eohnet that the paving repair funds are
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-02

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II is sixteen months ago since / began
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both. In two weeks afterwards saw Q
change in my limb. Then i began using
Cuticura Soap and Ointment often dur
ing the day and kept it up for seven
months, when my limb was healed up
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at is eight months now since l
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refer any one TO write TO me about
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