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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-15

sured Mr.. Chancey that in the discharge
of his duties he mad endeared himself to
all the members of the Congresses for fifty
long years.
The assembled members cheered when
Mr. Chancey took the big roll of crisp
notes. and in tones that shook with emo
ton, while his eyes glstened with tears,
endeavored to express his thanks for the
gift.
Then followed more applause and cheers
and a good deal of handshaking.
Mr. CEancey was born in Charles county,
Maryland, and came to Washington when a
child. He was first appointed to his pres
ent position on resolution of Thaddeus
Stevens, He was later reappointed on q
resolution of Alexander ii. Stephens. and
has since been successfully reappointed by
resolution.
Mr. Chancey was a prominent member OF
the old volunteer fire department, and was
the founder of the Metropolitan hook and
ladder company. and foreman of the organ
ization until the inauguration of the paid
department His wife, Mrs. Emily Chancey,
and an unmarried daughter. Miss Lillian
Chancey. are living to aid Mr. Chancey IN
celebrating his half century of service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-15
Aid for Japan.

To the Editor of The Star:
/ hail with deep satisfaction President
Rooseyelts call to the people of our land
for help at this time of famine and starya-
ton In Japan. In addition to what may be
done 10y municipal subscriptions and private
gifts, l hope that every church In the
United States will offer the chance at least.
for its membership to contribute to the re-
lief of this awful need of the island empire
whose citizens are starving by the hun
dreds of thousands. Speaking for our
Methodist congregations who are now clos
Ing the annual financial accounts, 1t is a
time of pressure. But am sure, the oppor-
tuBity 10 assist these sufferers who have
made no outcry, limited at neither hope nor
thought of help, will be gladly. and, IN not q
few instances. splendidly embraced. Those
whom the churches cannot reach may be
furnished their chance by The Star, and our
other journals, which should open their col
umns for popular subscriptions. The Japa-
nese for many reasons, not to mention their
terrible hardships antecedent to their re-
cent war. their unmitigated burdens during
1t and this present desolation are entitled to
the generous and even muni1cenf assistance
OF the American people
g. REESE MURRAY.
Pastor Union n =. Church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-15
LAST RITES PERFORMED.
Funeral Services Over Remains of
Mrs Leila R. M Peachy.

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs
Leila Russell Meem Peachy, widow of Will
liam Daingerfield Peachy, who died at her
home, on Woodley lane, of Brights disease
last Tuesday evening. were held this morn
ing at II o'clock at st. Adams Church.
Rev. ]. G. Meem of Brazil and Rev. G. C.
+. Bratenahl, rector of the church, con-
Quoted the services. The pallbearers were
Mr. A. II. Tunstall, Mr.. ]. Nota McGill
Lieut. Com. B. c. Bryan u. S. N; Mr. ].
r. Ellerson. Mr.. Edward $. McCalmont and
Mr.. Edward LOCKER. Interment was In
Rock Creek cemetery. Two sons and four
William S. Peachy of the Riggs
National Bank, Douglas Peachy, Mrs. F. E,
Beatty and Misses Eliza, Leila and
Sally Cary Peachy-suryive Mrs. Peachy
Mrs. Peachy had been a resident of this city
for twenty-five years. She was born in
Luray, Va, October IS, 1916. Her father
DIR. Andrew Russell Meem, was an officer
In the confederate army during the civil
war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-15
Workers Union Meets.

The regular meeting of the Workers
Union Of the Central Union Mission was
held last Tuesday evening. The reports
of the branches and Of the various sections
of the work were OF a most encouraging
character. The interest In the Georgetown
branch has been SO manifest of late, 1t was
said, that a series OF special services is
being held nightly.
The superintendent of the Bruen branch
was qufts enthusiastic in his report Of the
superintendent Of the open-door branch re-
lated a number of cases that had come
under his observation In connection with
the work in the questionable locality In
which the branch Is situated.
1t was reported that nearly $500 had been
raised during the past few weeks toward
the purchase OF lot and the removal OF
the Bruen branch to a much more conve-
nent and desirable location
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-15
Get Acquainted With c. & s. Pure
Cream Ice Cream It's delicious. Druggists
Advertisement.
Alleged Hotel Thieves.

Eta Parker and Frank e. Holman, al
legged hotel thieves. were arrested yester-
day afternoon by Precinct Detective Null
len and Policeman Kleindentz of the first
precinct. AT the house at which they had
been living as man and wife trunk 1ul of
clothing was found and most Of it was
identified as belonging to either the Willard,
the Raleigh or the Riggs hotels, at which
they had been working.
The woman was charged In the Police
Court with the larceny of about $40 worth
of sheets, towels, etc, from the Riggs
House. and of $50 cakes of soap and three
wine glasses from the Raleigh Hotel. In
each case she was sentenced to pay $3U
fine or serve ninety days in jail. Hoffman
was charged with the larceny of about
twenty-five cakes of soap and six silver
spoons from the New Willard Hotel lie
also was sentenced to pay $50 fine or spend
ninety days In Jail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-15
HEALTH STATISTICS.
Report Of DR.. Woodward for the Past
Week.

The following report has been issued by
the health Office for the week ended with
last Saturday: The reports of contagious
diseases received during the week Just end
ed show decided improvement over the
corresponding week of last year.
With reference to typhoid fever there werc
at the close of the current week q cases
under treatment as compared with ~ dur
ing the same period of 1905 There were z
new cases reported during the week of 1905,
while the record of the present week shows
8 new cases reported and 35 discharges Zone
by DEATH. There are, therefore, 40 fewer
cases Of typhoid fever under treatment at
the close of the current week than existed
as far the records show. on the CORE
spending date of 1906.
The smallpox cases were reduced by 3
since last weeks report, two patients being
discharged as recovered from this disease,
and one case resulting fatally. There now
remain in quarantine at the hospital Z
Vatients suffering from smallpox
Scarlet fever shows a reduction of one
case since the previous week, new cases
being reported and o discharges Zone by
death, leaving 81 patients confined in quar-
antfne.
Diphtheria also shows reduction since
the previous week. There were new re-
ports received and discharges, all recov-
cries, leaving so cases on hand at the close
of the present week
T Improved conditions are noticed also In
the mortality Of this week as compared with
the corresponding week last year. Tho
deaths reported during the current week
numbered 116, while there were 157 reported
during the same period of 1905. OF those
recent deaths GO We're white and 10 were
colored. They represent the following death
rates per 1 900 per annum: White, 1914; col
ored. 264, and for total population, 1885,
The death rates during last week were:
White, 14.5; colored, 1919. and total popu-
lation, 1873. while during the corresponding
period of 1905 there were white, 22.6; col
ored, Dol, and for the total population,
26.6.
Among the principal causes of deaths dur
ing the current week are: Consumption, 10;
diseases Of the kidneys, 10; pneumonia, II;
diseases of the heart, g; apoplexy, u;
mea sles, 4, and typhoid fever, scarlet fever
and smallpox, each Gee. There were ~
deaths due to violence, 3 of which We're by
suicide.
There were LAB births reported during the
week. of which % were white infants and
AZ colored This number is an increase OF
13 over the number reported during the
same week of last year.
The weather conditions, as reported by
the weather bureau. were as follows: Mean
temperature, Is degrees; mean relative hui
nudity, "A per cent: mean actual barometer
3d. 20 The winds were northerly in dlrec-
ton, registering an average velocity OF
eight miles an hour, and reached maxi
mum velocity of twenty-four miles. on the
9Th instant The maximum temperature re
corded during the week was 45 degrees on
the 9th instant, and the minimum was de-
grees, on the 9th instant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-15
NEW HOME IN VIEW.
stonewall Jackson Chapter, D. Of c.,
Aids In Raisinr Funds.

The comedy. Captain Racket by Charles
Townsend, was given last evening at car
roll Institute Hall by the Criterion players.
under the auspices of stonewali Jackson
Chapter OF the United Daughters OF the
Confederacy. There was a large audience
present. The proceeds or the entertainment
viii go toward the erection of the contem-
plated home OF the United Daughters of
the Confederacy.
The comedy was given under the direc-
ton OF special committee of Stonewail
Jackson Chapter. of which Mrs. Bradley
McDuffie was the chairman. The comedy
was preceded by one-act skit, AT de-
veres," after which Mr.. William Clabaugh
sang The Conquered Banner
The members of the Criterion players
are: Miss Bessie l.. Monaghan. Miss Anne
liza Hebsacker. Miss Grace 1. Ross. Miss
Carolyn E. Griffith. and Messrs. Edward f..
Muth, John q. Bridaham, John ri. hiii,
Charles F. Purdy, NJ. L. Kahn and Philip
Schillinger. Upon the conclusion OF the
performance there was q dance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-15
NO CAUSE OF SUSPICION.
Charles J. Bateman Dismissed From
Custody by Judge KimbaQ.

Charles ]. Bateman, who was charged in
the Police Court yesterday with arson. was
released this morning by Judge Kimball,
after he had heard all the evidence which
the government could produce for holding
the man. Judge Kimball, in announcing
his dismissal of the case. stated that there
was a case of suspicion and nothing more.
1t was alleged that Bateman was respon-
sible for fire in his fathers house at No.
40 18th street southeast There was no
evidence produced in court today to show
that this defendant was in the neighborhood
of the fire at the time. He left home about
o'clock. his sister testified. and did not
return until an hour after the fire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-15
Board of Hospital Managers Meets.

The February meeting of the board OF
lady managers of the George Washington
University Hospital was held yesterday. at
whLh the reports OF the chairmen OF the
various committees were heard, showing
much interest along all lines of effort Mrs
William r. Vance OF the committee In
charge OF the students ball. which Is to
be held at the New willard for the benefit
or the hospital, reported progress.
The other reports received were by Mrs
Charles ]. Bell. Mrs. Eugene Byrnes, Mrs
William f. Clark, Mrs. Charles w. Fairfax
Mrs j. Hall Lewis. Mrs. w. Duncan Nc
Kim. Mrs. Van Auken Mills Miss Kate
Dean Owens. Mrs. Herman Schreiner, Mrs.
Il. G. Seibert. Airs Heman d. Walbridge
and Mrs. Charles e. Young.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-15
Six Months in Jail.

Two cases OF larceny of clothing were
made against Johannah Hickman. colored,
who was arraigned in the Police Court yes
terday. 1t was charged that she took about
S12 worth of clothing from Hattie Hollins
and a watch and more clothing from Haley
Mcclure, who have rooms at Sc c street
northwest. The defendant had room in
the same house ana the missing property
was partially recovered from her room By
Officer Ehlers and Precinct Detective YER
million of the sixth precinct. After denying
eniphatically in. court that she took the
clothing she was sentenced to serve six
months in Jail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-15
INQUEST Postponed.

Coroner hewitt Will hold an inquest at
the morgue tomorrow afternoon at o clock
over the remains of Morris ]. HoIloran. the
retired soldier who died at Soldiers Home
last Monday, after, he said, he had been
struck and injured by man near the en-
trance to saloon on Pennsylvania avenue.
It was the intention Of the coroner O have
conducted the investigation today, but the
hearing was postponed until tomorrow, IN
order to give the police additional time to
solve the alleged mystery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-15

The board of lady managers of the George
Washington University Hospital at the
February meeting. received reports of the
work accomplished by the several commit
tees. the chairmen being for the winter or
190J-'O6 Mrs. Charles j. Bell Mrs Eugene
Byrnes. Mrs. William r. Clark, Mrs. Chas.
w. Fairfax, Mrs. j. Hall Lewis Mrs w
Duncan McKim, Mrs. Van Auken Mills
Miss Kate Dean Owens. Mrs Norman
Schreiner, Mrs. T.. q. Seibert, Mrs. Herman
ID. Walbridge and Mrs Charles +. Young
Mrs. William r. Vance, the treasurer OF
the ball committee, reported that the pros
poets are that the annual students bail to
be held at the New willard Friday Feb
ruary -. FOR the benefit OF the hospital, win
BE- a great success.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-15
C. & S. Ice Cream at Druggists.
It's pure cream ice cream. You'll relish it.
advertisement.
Mandolin Recital.

The seventh of the series of free muslcales
to the students OF the Washington College
of Music VIII take place at Carroll Insti-
tute Han tomorrow afternoon, when an In
teresting and unique program viii be given
by Mr.. Walter T. Holt and Mr. Henry
Jaeger of the faculty, the mandolin or
chestra of the college and Miss L. l. Moore
Mr.. Hollis leading senior mandolin pupil.
One of the interesting numbers OF the after
noon Will be the singing of the Sweet
EV'nng Star" by Wagner, by Mr.. sydney
Lloyd WrghtsOn, accompanied by the man
dolin orchestra. Mr.. Jaeger will play a
grand fantasia by Donizetti, and the entire
program is made up by such composers as
Thome, Wagner, Abt and many other
classics
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-15
GRAND CHAPTER ELECTION.
Royal Arch Masons Hold Their An
nual Convocation.

The Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons
Of the District of Columbia held It's annual
convocation last night, when the following
officers were elected: Charles Becker, grand
high priest; Claude F. King, deputy grand
high priest; e. st. Clair Thompson, grand
king; Francis ]. Woodman. grand SCRIBE
Arvine w. Johnston. grand secretary: Mar
tin R. Thorp grand treasurer; Orville
Droun. grand visitor and lecturer; Rev.
John M. Schick, grand chaplain; Nathaniel
b. Fugitt grand captain of host; Kenton
N. Harper, grand principal sojourner: Moses
D. Null, grand royal arch captain; Jacobus
8. Jones, grand master third veil Adolphus
GUIDE. grand master second veil; Walter B.
Pettus, grand master first veil; Cummins
c. Helmick, grand chaplain; Lurtin R
CHM, trustee, three years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-15

Mrs. Rose Collins. colored, forty-five
years Of age. who lived at 240e G street
dropped dead while ON the street near 18th
and q streets last evening about $50
o'clock. A physician from the Emergency
Hospital responded 10 a call for assistance
and found that life WAS extinct. The body
was removed TO tae hospital and there
viewed by the cordner certificate of
death from heart disease was given and
the remains were turned over to relatives.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-15
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Funeral of DR.. P. B. Rogers

The funeral OF DR.. Pernock B. Rogers
took place yesterday from st. Johns
Church, Chaplain Pierce, l.. 5. A. Of
flciating. The acting pallbearers were Sc
lected from his fraternity, the Phi-Sigma-
Kappa. Georgetown University Chapter, as
follows: DR.. Harry w. Tobias, Joseph u.
Sullivan, DR. Adam Kemble, Thomas v.
Sullivan, Richard Bragaw, c. VI. Booth and
i. c. Van Vliet
committee from the Loyal Legion, Of
which the doctor had been a member, act
ed as a guard of honor After n brief ser
mon by the chaplain. the body was placed
in the receiving vault at Rock Creek ceme-
terry, until final burial arrangements can be
determined.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-15
Thrown From Vehicle.

Mrs. Leonard Acker, living In the Ma
deira apartment house, was thrown from
her buggy yesterday afternoon when ner
horse ran away while on Pennsylvania
avenue. She was only slightly injured ana
was able to walk home. The animal started
from near the intersection of 18th street
and PENNSYLVANIA avenue, and the buggy
overturned when near 18th street. Mr..
Acker who was in the buggy with his wife
injury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-15
To Prevent Unwelcome Valuations

To Prevent Unwelcome Valuations.
Suit has been filed In the District Gu
preme Court by Henry Achterlrchen to
prevent William Achterkirchen and Anna
Achterkirchen from visiting the place Of
business OF tie complainant at 205 7th street
northwest The complainant AYERS that he
conducts a saloon and restaurant at the
number given, and lives with his wife In an
upper story OF the house. He ALLEGES that
for some time past the two defendants have
been visiting his place. and have raiscd
rows which have greatly interfered with
his business: February IL ID given as the
date Of the last alleged visitation. On that
necessary to call an officer to qael the d.
turbines. The suit was flIed BY Attorneyu
Bepdheim = RQthechald
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-15
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Academy-"The Flaming Arrow" Sis pm.
Bela sco-De Wolf Hopper in Happy
land SIS pm.
Chase's-Polite vaudeville. Sis pm.
Columbia-May Irwin In Mrs Black Is
Back" Sis pm.
kernans-The Utopians Burlesquers. Sis
pm.
Majestic-George Evans in The Runa-
ways" s:15 pm.
Netonal-Robert Lorraine in Man and
Superman," Sis pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-15
Washington Art Galleries,

400 II st. NV.
The collection OF old mahogany furniture
and other unusual things now on exhibi-
ton within our galleries is replete with
rare specimens from old homes and estates,
and owing to the great increase In the num-
Der of shipments received from these
sources we find It necessary to catalogue a
sale earlier than we had expected there
fore we take this means OF Offering TO our
regular patrons the opportunity TO inspect
This interesting exhibit and make their Sc
lections during the interval, as the cata-
logue will he arranged and the sale begun
Wednesday, February 81 Brown * Toison,
Auctioneers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-15
Funeral of William M. Seton.

The funeral of William NJ. Seton, who
committed suicide yesterday morning after
making an unsuccessful effort to kill Miss
Josephine Kicker as stated in yesterdays
Star, will take place from his late home.
1897 14th street northwest. at , o'clock to-
morrow afternoon. The interment will be in
Rock Creek cemetery and will be private.
Friends of the young man say he was not
addicted to the use of intoxicants and that
he showed no signs of having been drink
ing when he returned home Monday night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-15

Calvin Hayden, colored. twenty-five years
of age, who lives at us Sd street SOUTH
west, was treated at the Emergency Hos
pital last night about 10 o'clock for a
Fractured Jaw. He told the police that he
received the injury by being struck with a
brick that was thrown by another colored
man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-15
Douglass Birthday Exercises.

In addition to those mentioned yesterday
in The Star, the following public schools
held Douglass birthday exercises consist
ing of addresses, Rotations, songs and in
strumental music: Garrison, Bowen, RAN
dali, Syphax, Lincoln. Giddings, Bell, BIZ
ney, Ambush and Arlington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-15
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Norfolk and Washington steamers for
Fort Monroe, Norfolk and all points south
every day in the year al $3.50 pm.
Electric trains from 18th street and Penn
sylvania avenue for Mount Vernon hourly,
10 am. to pm. Arlington and Alexandra
every twenty minutes.
Cars from station at Aqueduct bridge for
Arlington, Fort Myer and Falls Church half
hourly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-15
FIFTY YEARS SERVICE
TESTIMONIAL PRESENTED TO
JOHN T. cHANcEY.

As token of their appreciation OF the
fifty years of faithful service rendered by
John Thomas Chancey as a special en-
ploye of the House of Representatives. the
members of the House yesterday-the ami
versary of the half century of service-pre-
scented to Mr.. Chancey twenty 500 gold
certificates Representative Sherman OF
New York, who made the presentation, as
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-15
Finest Potatoes. 75c. Blu. ::

zoe. PIX. eggs, l5c.; butter 25c.; s lbs buck
wheat, Csc; OTIS. hominy, 25c.; 4 qts.
beans, 25c.: cans corn. Csc; pound cake,
121kc.; honey, 16c.; maple sugar. 15c.; pre-
serves. 45c. jar. ]. T. d. Pyles. stores,
including 94S La. ave. fe15-3t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-15
Little Baby S
Awful Eczema
Skin Peeled Off Hands and Face
When Covered With Eczema
Lost Flesh Rapidly-Tortures
Endured By I7-Months-Old Boy.
CURED by THE
GW1TIGWRA REMEDIES

az can truthfully say that just two cakes Of
Cuticura Soap and two bottles OF Cuticura Resell
vent surprised me- as the skin was peelng of my
baby's hands and face, and he was suffering aw-
full When the eczema first appeared he was very
lost flesh rapidly. But soon as / commenced to
the cuticura Remedies he started to mend 1
keep using the Cuticura Soap. as 1 think It is
an Indispensable article around the house. AS my
baby weighs thirty seven pounds and is only sew
enteen months old, you can imagine the torture be
endured. Ny neighbors can vouch for this state
ment as being correct. 1 am, respectfully, Mrs
Alex. Weeks jr., 26s North Water ST., Newbursh
N. Y, Sept. T. 1905"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-15

Moses Harris, colored, ffty-two years OF
age, died suddenly last night about 11So
o'clock at his home, 30 Big street south
west. There had been no physician In at
tendance. SO the death was reported to the
coroner. The death of the colored man was
due to natural causes. and the coroner
gave the necessary certificate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-15
New York and Memphis Limited

Via Southern Rwy., Lynchburg and Bristol,
the shortest and most direct route between
Washington and Memphis, carrying through
room sleepers. Leave Washington daily
1000 pm, arrive Memphis 600 am. second
morning.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-15

The Butter Question Never Bothers
patrons of D. William Oyster, $40 Center
Mkt. & 6S Riggs Mkt. His matchless
Creamery Butter is uniformly satisfactory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-15

James Marshall colored, twenty-four
yeas of age. living at 2013 X street. was
taken suddenly i'll at Goth and l. streets
Yesterday afternoon about 4 o'clock. lie
recovered in a short time and was taken
home by Policeman Embrey.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-15

Two railroad engines collided on the
curve at Virginia avenue and 9th street
southwest yesterday afternoon about 4
o'clock. The side of one car was damaged
but nobody was injured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-15
Last Day Miyamoto Sale.

The entire Japanese collection Of MI.
Miyamoto. late of Japan. Will be closed out
at Sloans, 1907 G street, tomorrow at ~
a m and 2:30 pm. Lovers of the art of old
Japan should not fail to attend. The sale
also includes many valuable water color
paintings.-Adyt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-15
The Highest Exponent of Beer

perfection Is 'Old Glory" If you'd realize
how superior it is to other dark beers have
us send you a case. Write or phone w.
436 Abner-Drury Brewing Co.