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THE TIMES. ffBIDAT, OCTOBER 19, 1594. g5T-BliBBEH: Popular Shopping Place. 41G7thSt NOTHING IS MORE TREACHEROUS Than these cool mornings and evenings. You should be well wrapped to ward off danger.

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PHILHARMONIC CONCERT. Ellen Beach Yaw Has a Remarkable Voice of Wide Range and ricsibil-Ity Other Soloists Pleased. The first concert of the Philharmonic Club atMeizerott Music Hall last evening was attended by a fashionable and enthusiastic audience of music-loving people, who were attracted by the extended reputatatlon of that remarkable soprano, Miss Ellen Beach Yaw. The number of the programme, Liszt Lhapsodie Honguin No. 10, for piano, was fcurly well rendered by Miss Georgiella Lay, wiiD was evidently not at her best in the ren- of this classic and artistic production.

In the succeeding numbers on the programme, ILss Lay acquitted herself far more eredit- and her performnnon was well received Hj the'audienee. She showed herself DotbrEkillfnl and In accompanying the other soloists, and as ene appeared in each number her position as soloist and accompanist was difficult and Miss Taw, who was the star of the evening, came next on the programme and san? a double number, an ana, the "Russian and a caprice Tillanelle by Dell JLcqua. Miss Yaw has a wonderful voice, of wide range and remarkable flexibility. In Ate caprice she showed a compass of over three octaves, all of which was sung in clear and bell-Hke tones. Her rendering of the 4T.ussian Nightingale" aria was badly marred in several places by being sung out of tune.

Her phrasing is not as artistic as one would expect from so noted a tinger, nor does her voie possess that resonant, magnetic quality of tone necessary to an artist of the first rank. Her rendition of Proch's Theme and ariations demonstrated the extraordinary vontrol she possesses over her Toice. This jolo was written for the violin, and Is considered by violinists as difficult for even that instrument. Miss Yaw executed each variation with great ease and facility, singing wpeggios and staccato movements in a bright, fekillful, and perfect manner. Her Swedish echo song, from an artistic standpoint, could be considered nothing but an s1ort to show an exceptional command of Ihe -voice.

Her upper notes were dearly ren-3 'red, and her imitations of an eoho skillfully performed. The are maris, adapted to tbat intermezzo movement of the "Cavallerlaltusticana," was Jn some parts sung a little out of tunc, but captured the audience because of the popularity of that musical and widely celebrated melody. The middle and lower rango of Miss Yaw's lee is not entirely satisfactory because of a lack of brilliancy. As a concert mger Misss Yaw will always prove successful. She sings with ease, produces notes in Siltisslmo with facility and clearness, and Bund music excels almost any other singer in ihis country.

To the strictly critical ear her mging will prove objectionable in several rperts, but to the average concert fre-r enter she will prove a great favorite for the reason of te wonderful command and range cl her voice combined with a pleasing manner. The other soloist of the company, Mr. Max-rr Uian Dick, is a violinist of considerable rommence and seems to be a favorite with aauingtonians, as he was enthusiastically created on his flrst number, a ballade and j- ionaise by Yiouptemps. The severest criticise that could be made of Mr. Dick's playing is his lack of breadth of tone.

His martello lowing, staccatos, arpeggios, and double etops wore well rendered and extremely creditable. His best number was a capricciotto liv hauret, which was tastefully and fakillfully performed. Each number of the ontiro programme was enthusiastically applauded and encored, and on the flrst appearance of the several artists Jieautilul cut flowers were presented by appreciative admirers. The concert, on the whole, was very satisfactory and the Philnar-anonic Club is to be congratulated upon the opening of its season. ILLKESS OF A JUROR.

It Disappoints Aldrich. WhoxpcctccCYcs terday to Be Acquitted. The trial of Frank Aldrich for forgery was "interrupted yesterday by the sickness of A. Johnson, ono of the jurors. The jury were excused until to-morrow and sFudge McComas passed upon the prayers of the defendant's counsel for instruetions to the jury.

Aldrioh, who was present with his wifo, was juuch disappointed by the delay, as he was quit( confident of acquittal and said ho had eome prepared to go home last night. Inspector of Steam Vessels' Report. Gen. J. A.

Dumont, supervising inspoetor general of stornn vessels, in his annual report to the Secretary of tho Treasury, calls attention to tho exceptional fact that while fires of greater or less extent occurred on ninety-four steam vessels during the year, there was no luss of life. The total number of lives lost by nidents irom various causes during the year was 255, an Increase of twenty-seven over tno year 1898. With reference to the inspection foreign steam vessels he suggests the pio-j nety of amending tho foreign inspection Dyaddifcg a proviso authorizing a reciprocity in ncccptance ot tho certificates of ingestion of other nations that are willing to eytsnd the same courtesies to steam -vessels of the TJni'od States. I Ml Popular Shopping 2 I jj Place. 416 7th St- GOOD SAMARITANS RESPOND, Relief Furnished Some of the Sufferers Mentioned in The Times." ANGELS VISIT HER COTTAGE Several Pitiful Cases Illustrative of the Condition of Washington's Poor Excollent Work Being Dono for Suffering Humanity by the Associated Charities.

Belief is already bolng provided for the poor of Washlneton. The efforts that have been put forth during the present wcok in the columns of The Times, to arouse the humane citizens of Washington to a ponso of their duty In regard to the suffering poor, are meeting with ready responses. One of the Ilrst cases relieved wns that of the inside woodworker, whose sad caso was related to a Trains reporter by Supt Dunn, of the Municipal Lodging House. The poor fellow had trudged all over the city seeking employment of any kind, and had expressed his willingness to work for even 81 per day as a laborer in order to provide broad for his wife and children, whoso cries of hunger were "constantly ringing in his ears. "Through the humanity and kindness of The Times," said Sir.

Dunn, last night, "this worthy man has gotten employment at his trade. A gentleman in South Washington read the articlo which described his pitiful condition and came to see mo. After tnlklug awhile, ho said: 'He is just the sort of a mnn I want' I directed him to the poor fellow's home, and now I learn ho is at work providing for his wife nud little ones." VISITED HY A' ASGEI. Another person who has reason to feel thankful for tho publication in Wednesday's Times is Catherine Bell, tho aged colored woman with three children, who were found destitute and suffering by tho reporter in tho small frame house, No. 124S Delaware avenue southwest.

"Laws, sir," she said to tho reporter yesterday afternoon, "an angel has dono come to see mo smco you was here the other night." As she sooko a smile of satisfaction and gratitude broke over her dark face, and a tear drop glistened in tuo corner 01 nor ee. Sbo then described how two young white ladies "angels with golden hair." sho called them had come to her house with a basket full of provisions and a dollar bill for light and fuel. "Oh, what a nice dinner we had tbat evening," she added. "It was the flrst square meal we had eaten for a long timo. Tho provisions are nearly gone now, because, you know, there are four of us to be fed, but I am hoping for the best.

You know, sir, tbo good book says, 'Some time or 'nother tho Lord will and 1 believe he will." It is understood that arrangements are being made to provide employment for Georgo Lively, the white painter, of No. 115 0 street southwest, who has long been out of employment and has a largo family to support. Acting Lieut. Smith, of tho Fourth police precinct, says Mr. Lively is a worthy and industrious man and should be aided.

Ho is nearly seventy years of age, but is always willing and ready to work. A sad caso of destitution and want was witnessed in the police court yesterday. Mary Hunt, a colored girl barely eighteen years of age, appeared with an Infant less than ono year old in her arms and asked Judge Kimball to send her to some place where she could find shelter and food for herself and infant. She she was an orphan, and did not who was tho father of her child. Tho young mother was sick and half starved and tho judgo ordered that sho bo sent to tho Freedman's Hospital for treatment.

THIS IS A DESEBVINO CASE. The bright-looking young lady in charge of the Associated Charities rcoms on street. near Ninth northwest, during tho absence of Manager Emery, was seen by Times reporter yesterday afternoon. "Wo have just given temporary relief in a very worthy case," she said. "We cannot do much our funds are about out; but the caso 1 mentioned was an emergency one, and we did tho very best wo could." The caso in question is that of a man who was injured by falling on the Baltimore and Ohio Itailroad tracks.

As a result of the fail ho became lame and a terrible abscess formed onhis face, necessitating his going to a hospital. He has a wife and a large family of small children, and tbese were left entirely destitute during his enforced absence in tbat institution. He remained in the hospital three weeks and yesterday called at tho Associated Charities' rooms. He did not ask for alms, but pleaded for work to relieve his suffering wife and littlo ones. The bright and humane young lady clerk gaehim immediate temporary relief, and sho says sho hopes ho may soon get a position of some sort.

Tho poor fellow said it was the first time in his life that it had ever become necessary for him to accept alms. The Associated Charities are averaging from eight to ten calls a day. Some of the callers want money to pay their rent, as they are about to bo put out on tho street for nonpayment. Others beg to bo given employment of any kind, but the principal applications, especially during the recent cold snap, were for old clothing, children's garments being in greater demand than those for adults. A number of women havo been ghen sewing to do at their homes by the association, and a portion of the rents of some havo been paid extreme cases.

No clothing has been received so far this season nnd tho management expresses tho hope that those having cast-off garments to give away will send them to tho rooms. Shoes are also said to be in great demand. In fact, anything that will help tho needy will bo thankfully received. CAUSE OF CONNORS' DEATH. Coroner's Jury Say It Was Duo to an Inferior Belt Buckle.

An inquest was held at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon at tho Sixth precinct station-houso over tho remains of Thomas Connors, the telegraph lineman, who fell sixty feet to his death Wednesday afternoon, from a polo in tho alley betwocn and and Twelfth nnd Thirteenth streets northwest. Coroner Hammett presided, and after hearing ttie evidence tho jury rendered a verdict of accidental -death. Tho verdict, howovor, stated that the fatal fall was duo to defects in the strap buckle, which gave way and precipitated Connors to tho ground. Tho: telegraph company was advised to hereafter use two buckles on their waist belts instead of one, and that tho buckles bo made of steel or wrought iron in tho future, instead of cast Iron, to nrovent a recurrenco of such accidents. Tho funeral of tho unfortunate man will take placo from tho homo of his aged mother, Fenton placo northeast, to-morrow afternoon.

WASONS WILL BURY HIM. r. A. Barbarin's Remains Will To-day Be Interred at Oak Hill. Tho remains of tho late Francis H.

Barbarin will bo interred at Oak Hill Cemetery this afternoon at 4 o'clock. Services will be held at tho family residence. No. 1530 Twenty-ninth street northwest, at which tho Bov. Charles E.

Buck, of St. John's Episcopal Church, will officiate. Later Masonio honors will be paid at tho chapel in tho cemetery, tho services to bo at- i tended by the fraternity generally. Potomac Commandery, No. 3, of which tho deceased was eminent commander, forming tho principal escort.

The Georgetown Amateur Orchestra, to which the deceased belonged, passed resolutions jesterday, at a meeting hold at Metz-erott Hall, deploring tho death of one to whom tho members were so warmly attached. Thero was genenil expression of personal regret upon tho part of tho membership. President B. H. Warner occupied tho chair.

JOHN SHEA ON TRIAL. Charged yith Keeping an Unlicensed Bnr room If Convicted He Must Go to Jail. Tho caso against John Sboa, charged with maintaining an unlicensod bar, was yesterday morning brought up in the police court for a jury trial. Shea only a fow months ago was pardoned by tho President while serving a term in the workhouse for a similar violation of law, and tho caso yesterday was alleged as tho second offenso, conviction for whinh Is Imnrisonmont in jail. Prosecuting Attornoy Pugh called tho case up, and Col.

Christy and Lawyer O'Noill, attorneys lortuo uoicnso, asisou. mm. mu vuou go or, because thoy had not enough witnesses, but this Judge Millor declined to do, saying that ho would give time for summon ing suluclont witnesses ior uoienuant. Sergt Daley was tho flrst witness put upon tho stand. Ho stated that on Sunday ovcnlnc, September 1G, about 8:30 o'elook ho sent Eugene Mercer, a colored man, into Shea's grocery store, at 625 Maryland nvonuo southwest, with an empty bottlo nnd a quarter to get somo whisky.

Mcrcor had previously been searched by witness nnd two colored men; no other bottlo being found on his person. In addition Sorgt. Daley's bottlo was marked on tho side and also on the cork for identification. In tho courso of flvo minutes tho colored man came out of Shea's with tho bottlo full of whisky. On cross-examination Daley said that no conversation was had as to what remuneration Mercer was to receive for his work.

Tho whisky was placed in evidence and passed around to tho jurymen. Eugeno Mercer, tho next witnes3; said that on Sunday, September wont into Shea's place twice during tho day. Tho flrst was about 1 o'clock in tho afternoon, whou ho paid 5 cents for a wineglass of whisky, and the second was at 7 o'clock in tho evening, when ho bought a half-pint flask. Mrs. Shea had waited upon him both times nud had gotten the liquor from a small sideboard in the dining-room.

Mnrtha Brooker, a resident of Shea's court, was next called. She sworo that sho had also been In Shea's place and purchased whisky, but could not with certainty namo tho time. Margaret Lewis, another colored girl, tes tified that she had given monoy to a irieno. with instructions to buy some liquor at tno store of the defendant and ho had returned with tho desired fluid. Sam Newton testified to having seen Mercer searched and corroborated Sorgt.

Daley's statements concerning tho giving of tho flask to Mercer. At this point Lawyer Christie argued tc fhe court that tho prisoner should not bo hela responsible for tho crimes ot his family, and asked that tho decision of tho caso bo wrested from tho jury. Judgo Miller overruled this, saying that the license wns given to tho man and ho was responsible for tho character of the place. Shea was then placed on the stand. In tho beginning of his testimony ho denied point blank that ho had ever sold, allowed to bo sold, or had any liquor for salo on tho premises.

Ho said that Mercer had never been to his house, and furthermore that he did not want him ever to come. Ho said Mercer was a pimp and frequented Kelly's, opposite to his, a very tough place. Ho also denied all tho statements made by tho witnesses for the prosecution. The last witness called was Mrs. Marlon Waters, daughter of the defendant and his next door neighbor.

Sho denied that there was over any beer or other intoxicants sold at tho place. On September a colored man she knew as Eugene eame Into tho private entrance of her father's placo and asked for whisky. Her mother refused, saying that sho had none to sell. Ho produced a bottle, but went away with it empty. Witness was positive that no liquor had been sold on tho place since February G.

This closed tho testimony for tho day, and tho judge respited the jury until to-day for a further hearing of tho case. EXECUTOR OF AN EXECUTOR. His Liability the Subject of a Judicial Opinion byjudce Ilngner. In the estate of James M. Beynolds, Judgo Hagnor yesterday rendered an opinion regarding tho liability of tho executor of an executor.

John It. Beynolds wns tho executor of James M. Beynolds and had a residue of 515,825 In his hands. Ho stood ready at any timo apparently to make an accounting, but tho matter was left in an unsettled condition at his death, and his executor is now trjing to make a sfitisfactory settlement. It seems to bcivo been claimed that somo part of the estate of James M.

Beynolds wns acquired by indirect means, and tho executor holds that he is not accountable for such property; also that, as John Beynolds failed to nccount, tho matter cannot now bo revived against his executor. Judge Hagner holds that property obtained by horse racing or gambling even must bo accounted for tho same as any other. Ho also decides that under two Maryland statutes, which apply in this case, the executor's executor is liaole for tho waste of any estate of which his testator was executor. CAFT. BRIAN SPHINX-LIKE.

He Is Saying othinp, but Attending to Business. Capt. Henry T. Brian, foreman of tho Public Printing Office, refuses to talk of tbo charges made against him recently by tho Interstate Democratic Association. When a Times reporter called upon him ho was suave as Chesterfield and uncommunicative as Gen.

Grant. To a question regarding the" charges, he replied: "You will havo to excuse me." 'They are largely mado up from an old report," suggested tho reporters, and Mr. Brian nodded his head with a murmured assent. "And you are saying nothing but attending to business?" and tho reply was the sumo identically. Nevertheless thero is evidence that Capt.

Brian will within a fow months bo replaced by a man against whom no considorablenum-ber of Democrats will make opposition. No ono is being actively pressed so far by tho Iu-terstato Association to succeed him. Thoy claim that they will bo satisfied with any good Democeat. Thoy prefer to Capt: Brian, however, any man whoso record is clear of charges of maladministration and who used his ofllco to aid tho Bepublican campaign. NIGHT SCENE ON THE AVENUE.

While Intoxicated a Contractor Tries to Run Oyer Two Policemen. Something of a panio was created among tho night-lino hacks and other late teams on Pennsylvania avenue, between Tenth and Thirteenth streets northwest, about 11:30 o'clock last night, by a man and woman in a bugcy, who wero driving at a furious rate of speed, tho man holding tho. lines and tho woman lashing tho horse. When they wore stopped in their mad career by Policemen Sprinklo and Sears, and while proceeding under arrest towards the First precinct station-house, the man gave the horso several heavy cuts with his whip and attempted to drive over tho officers, one of whom was dragged a short distance. Tho other officer dragged the driver, who appeared to be partially under tho influence of liquor, from his seat.

At the station tho prisoner cave his name as Charles H. Buth, contractor and builder, and said tho woman was his wifo. Ho was required to leavo $20 collateral for his appearance in court this morning. Capr. Wallace Passed! Capt.

Bush B. Wallace successfully passed examination for tho grade of commodore yesterday, and will receive his promotion upon Admiral Gherardi's retirement next month. Across the Ocean. Tho ceremony of dedicating the 132 flags destined for tho recently organized four battalions of infnntry regiments was performed in tho presence of Emperor William yesterday in front of Frederick the Great's statue on Unter den Lindon. "Viscount Drumlanrig, eldest son of tho Marquis of Queonsberry.

accidentally shot a mnn yesterday while hunting, his gun being prematurely discharged and its contents lodging in tho body of one of tho hangers-on of tho party. will be allowed in "WOODMONT" to disturb the peace and cleanliness of this par-excellence sub-division. In addition to these advantages WOOD, HARMON the most generous firm in the world to their customers. Give Free Twenty-five Building Lots, Eight Gold Prize From $50 to $150 Each, One Year's Transportation, Life Insurance, and pay your INTEREST and TAXES as follows: Twenty-five Lots Given Rwaif. To each of the first 25 persons building and completing a house costing not less than $1,000, before May 1, 1895 (said house must be commenced before Nov.

15, 1894), we will give the lot, no matter where located, on which each of said persons build, and refund all money paid on same. Free-One Year's TraieL We will also give a commutation ticket good between "Woodmont" and Washington for one year to one member of each family building and residing at "Woodmont" by May 1895. And in addition to giving you a building lot and free transportation for one year we will also give to those who are first in the race to secure a home in this promising sub-division the following: Cash Prizes. To the first person completing a house at "Woodmont" (costing not less than beginning before Nobember 15, 1894, and completing same before May 1895, we will give 50 in gold. To the second person we will give 3125; to the third, $100; to the fourth, 390; to fifth, $80; sixth, $70; seventh, $60; eighth, $50.

Prices and Terms Size of lots, 25 feet front 03' 115 feet deep. Prices, loo to $200. First payment only balance in weekly payments of 1 per cent, on all amounts of $200 and under; on amounts above $200 two-thirds of 1 per cent. LOCAL NEWS OF ALL SORTS The Weather To-day. Fair; slightly warmer; winds shilting to southerly.

Mado Ewell See Stars Tho Emergency Hospital physicians wero called upon yesterday morning to treat a peculiar caso. E. E. Ewell, an Agricultural Department chemist, who resides at No. 1401 Stoughton street, while experimenting with a now drug, known as anhalomlnus lowmli, inhaled its fumes too long and was partially overcome.

His imagination, Mr. Ewell said, soared away into flowery kingdoms. He saw protty flowers, bricht plumagcd birds, and heard the sweetest music, and among other things took a trip to Mars. Alter a course of treatment at the hospital ho was finally restored to his normal condition. Formed a Building Association A building association to be known as tho District of Columbia Building Association has been formed in this city with George F.

Schnffer, president; "Willinm A. Copenhaver, vice president; Loroy G. "Wilson, secretary, and Fercy Motz-gor, treasurer. Tho ofllco is at No. -117 Seventh street northwest, where tho association will meet on the first Saturday night in each month.

Ten Dollars for a Knock-down Basil Locker, a tall colored youth, was assessed $10 by Judgo Kimball yesterday for knocking down Benjamin Smith, Jilso colored, without cause or provocation. Not having an convenient, Basil went to jail for thirty days. Struck Bebecca with a Brick "Jedge, I'se guilty in self-oflense." was the plea of Susan Cromwell, a tall colored woman, with a deep bass voice, when she was arraigned in tho police court yesterday. Tho charge against Susan was nssault and battery on a little colored woman named Bebecca Poindexter. When Bebecca uncovered her face to show his honor tho wounds mado by a half brick thrqwn by Susau, it presented a pretty bad appearance, the right eye being entirely closed, in addition to several deep cuts.

Susan's guilt was fully established, and she was sent to jail for thirty daya without flne. Columbia Musical Society A now society was organized on last Thursday evening at tho studio of Prof. G. W. Lawrence for tho purpose of producing tho best works, principally cantatas, cf the foremost composers.

Thero wero.a large number present, who took a lively interest in tho trial rehearsal of Barnaby's "Bobokah." a beautiful cantata in two parts. It will bo brought out for the first timo hero lato in December or early in January. Tho solo parts will bo sung by professionals. The chorus of the society is Is beautifully situated on the Tennallytown Electric Road at an elevation of about '400 feet above Washington. The car fare by commutation will be only $3 a month via the Electric Road.

The B. O. R. R. will soon complete their extension, and the new depot will be convenient to "WOODMONT." No Factories; For free transportation to see P.

S. Those who wish to go to "WOODMONT" Sunday can get tickets at the office anytime Sunday morning from 9 to 12. limited to fifty voices. Tho music and full orchestra score of the cantata have beon ordered and will be ready for tho next rehearsal on Thursday oemni; of next week. Tho rehearsals will bo held at tho studio of tho director, Frof.

Lawrence. No. 1003 Ninth street northwest. Crippled "Hobo" Sent Bown A white cripple known as John O'Leary has been making himsolf very objectlonablo to pedestrians on Pennsylvania avenue nnd Seventh street for tho past few days by soliciting alms, and when persons refused to givo him money ho cursed and abused thorn roundly. O'Leary was arrested by Officer D.

Sullivan, and yesterday Judgo Kimball presented him with a card of admission to tho workhouse, good for thirty days. A Suspect Sent Down For having a big ham in his possession aud not being able to givo a good account of either tho meat or himself, Joseph Ford, a stalwart colored man, was arrested by Sergt. Acton and Pa trolman Boyce. judge lvimDau agreeu wuu tho officers "that Joseph was a suspicious per son, and sent him to the chain gang for ninety days. Clothing Thieves Busy Inspector Hollin-bergor is receiving numerous complaints of tho loss of clothing by thoft.

Yesterday W. B. Davis, of No. 940 Virginia avenuo southwest, reported that his house was entered by sneak thief and a suit of clothing and other articles stolen. Police Detail at the White House Tho morning reports received at headquarters yesterday show that twenty-six policemen jrom tho nine precincts are detailed for duty in the Executive Mansion and Grounds.

Alimony for Mrs. Glennan On a preliminary hearing yesterday before Judgo Hagner, of tho divorce suit of Dr. Arthur Glennan against Mrs. Susan B. Glennan, an order was entertained for the payment to Mrs.

Glennan of S45 a month, beginning November 1, for alimony and $50 for counsel fee3. Jottings from the Courts Otto J. Carloton yesterdy sold to Frank S. Collins tho furni-turo, in the dwelling No. 507 Twelfth street northwest, for tho nominal sum of 10.

Anna E. Groff yesterday gavo deed of Nos. 470 and 472 Pennsylvania avenuo northwest, to secure $3,050 to Edward Abner, and $950 to Enjil Wagner. Louisa Degges. Alice A.

Bacon, and others, yesterday sued for the salo and division of proceeds of lot No. 26, in square No. 451, which was left to tho complainants and de-fondants by "Washington Bacon and wifo. Tho defendants are minor heirs, and the appointment of a guardian ad litem is requested. Winked at the Gamblers Charles W.

Tim-mons was arrested last night by Officer Boyce, of the First precinct, charged with permitting gambling on his premises. Ho No Taxes. No Merest. We pay all taxes until purchaser has completed payment for lot or lots and Deed has been given lor same. We charge no interest on deferred payments.

No Notes. No Mortgages. We require neither notes nor mortgages from purchasers. A plain, simply-worded "Bond for Title" gives the purchaser possession at time of first payment. Impiwements.

Avenues have been nicely graded, substantial sidewalks laid, and choice varieties of shade trees will be planted along all avenues on which lots front, and many houses will soon be, building. Title. The title to this property has been examined and is insured by the District Title Insurance Company. We Insure YoUr Life, In the event of death of the purchaser after the second pay ment has been made, the property purchased is assured to said purchaser's heirs, and will deeded to them without one dollar's additions cost provided said purchaser is in good health at time of purchase and is at no time in arrears in his or her payments. "WOODMONT" call on was required to leavo $50 collateral at the station-nouso.

Epworth League Bailies The Epworth Leaguers of tho District will becin a series of missionary mass-meetings. The best talent in tho church ha been secured to make the addresses. The flrst will bo held this evening at McKendreo M. E. Church at 7:30 o'clock.

Bev. "William Burt, D. superintendent of missionary work of tho Methodist Episcopal Church at Borne, Italy, will deliver tho address. Boports will be mado by the several chapters of the numbor who have pledged 50 cents to tho church for the cause of missions as a thanksgiving offering. Bishop James M.

Thoburn. of India, will address the meeting at Metropolitan M. E. Church on Friday. October 2G.

and Chaplain McCabe will address tho meeting on Thanksgiving Evo at Hamlino M. E. Church. Earl A. Keyser's Funeral Earl A.

Keyser. tho well known young artist, of tho Arm of Keyser Cuthbert, whose death occurred on luesuay last, was buried at Hock Creek Cemetery yesterday afternoon. Tho interment was in charge of the Elks, ho having beffn a popular member of lodge No. 15. of this city.

The impressive ceremonies of tho order at the gravo wore carried out under tho leadership of Exalted Buler George A. Mason, assisted by a large number of tho brethren. The pall-bearors were Messrs. Frank B. Clarkson, Stophon II.

Caldwell, J. D. Burns, and J. C. Bishop, all members of lodgo No.

15. Papers by Theosophists The Theosophical Society met last evening in Oppenheiracr's Hall, on Ninth street, with President Coffin in the chair. Tho minutes of the last meeting wore read and approved. Miss Laura M. Hopkins was unanimously elected a member of tho society.

Tho subject of the evening was "Unity." Interesting papers wero read by Dr. "Weston and Mr. H. U. Cragin.

Mr. Arthur Tregina spoke. Tho subject of tho next meeting will be tho "Seven-fold constitution of man and nature." Crimes and Casualties. Tho bodies of Elliott L. Titus, aged twenty-four, and Mary S.

Duff, aged twenty-three, wero found in.the private bath-house belonging to the girl's fathor lato Wednesday night. Titus had shot himsolf in the head after killing the girl. Temporary insanity caused tho deed. Tho residence of Herman Barthold at Green Springs. Ohio, was destroyed by flro Wednesday night, and two of his children wero burned to death.

A large part of tho Tredegar Iron Works at Bicnmond. destroyed by flro early yestorday morning. Loss, $150,000. Dr. Kromien, convicted in Baltimore of muraenng John Forree by poison in order to secure the victim's money, was yesterday sentenced to ten years in tho penitentiary.

HE HAS BRIGHT GREEK EYES. Mrs. Cecilia Bush's Life Made Dreary by the Monster of Jealousy- Tho fact that Mrs. Cecelia Bush ha3 a good looking husband was one of the causes which conspired to make her a prisoner in the police court yesterday afternoon. She was charged with having assaulted Ella Dabney, a sixteen-year-old girl, on last Sunday evening, while tho latter wa3 on her way homo from church with Mrs.

Bush's husband and a flashily dressed young woman named Susia Ferris. The Dabney cirl took the witness stand and told Judge Kimball that Mra. Busli came up behind her and said: "I'ou must stop running with my husband or I'll make you." Than, according to the witness, Mrs. Bush beat her about the head with a club and threatened to kill her. Ella denied, with aa indignant curl of her lip, that she was "running with" Mr.

Bush, but acknowledged that ho called to see her Irequently at her home. "If be comes to my house, judge," she said, "I cannot help that." Mrs. Bush took the stand and testified that the Dabney and Ferris girte went to churoh, with her husband, and when she called to Mr. Bush and requested him to go home with her, "his lawfully wedded wife," Ella Dabney came back to Mrs. Bush and called her names besides saying to the husband: "Don't you go with that woman." It was then.

Mrs Bush acknowledged, that she struck the girl with a stick she had picked up. Judge Kimball evidently sympathized with the abused wife, for he took her personal bonds, and advised the complainants to leava her husband severely alone in the future. it Hamilton Leach's Estate. Mollie S. 0LaughIin yesterday filed inventories of tho personalty of Hamilton E.

Leach, of whose will she is executor. One ot the exhibits was a list or debts owed to Leach. It contained about 200 names of persons here and elsewhere against whom Leach had accounts and notes ranging from $3 to $260. A collector had attempted to bring in the money nnd succeeded in getting only 320. Tho rest of the debts are marked bad.

The amount is probably $1,500 or $2,090. Still After the Books. Tho attorneys of the dissatisfied stockhold ers of the People's Transportation Compaaj are still after the company's book3. They yesterday secured the, reference of the suit brought by W. H.

Thomas and others to Alexander H. Gait as examiner. They asked that all the accounts of the company ba brought neiore uaic.