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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-10
FOOD AND HEALTH.
Prof. Atwater Says Americans Eat Too
Much Meat and Sweets.

The second Of the course Of lectures given
under the auspices Of the scientific societies OF
this city and the Smithsonian Institution was
delivered in the lecture room of the national
museum Saturday afternoon. Prof. W. o.
Atwater OF the Agricultural department was the
lecturer and he took for his subject Food and
health" He spoke of the adaptation of food
to the needs Of the body and of the evils of
over eating and insufficient nutrition. He said
that over eating did more harm to the race
than the curse of alcohol and to it were due
more of the ills of mortal flesh. The excessive
consumption of meat and sweets are two evils
to which the American people are addicted.
Many persons OF sedentary habits, who really
need little solid food comparatively, consume
as much as though they were occupied in
severe muscular labor. Thus we impose upon
our bodies the task Of disposng of large
amount of material in excess of its needs max
ing, as it necessarily does, frightful drain
upon our health and happiness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-10
"A Home for the Aged.

home for the aged and infrm is to be es-
tablished in this city by the Methodist
churches. A building at the corner Of 18th
and NJ streets northeast, surrounded by extern
sive grounds, has been secured and money is
now being collected in the various churches of
the denomination in this city to pay for the
property in cash. The price agreed upon is
$4,000 on time or 80. 500 cash down. The insti-
tuition will be known as the Methodist home of
the District of Columbia and will be under the
direction of a board of lady managers selected
from the Methodist churches OF the city, 1t
was incorporated in January last and the fol-
lowing are the officers: Richard H. Wilet,
president; Andrew b. Duvall, vice president;
u. W. +. Swartzell, secretary; Robert Cohen,
treasurer; W. Taylor Birch Henry l.. Strang,
Benjamin F. Leighton, David L. Cissel, VI.
Nick. CLAYTON
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-10
The Women Were Friphtened-

The inmates of the Woman's Christian home
on street, were badly frightened about 10
o'clock Saturday might. The wind was blow
ing hard at the time and a noise was heard on
one OF the upper floors like the groans of a
man. burglars" one of the women ejacu-
lated. and then all hands were scared. Most Of
the women had retired for the night but they
dressed. Two of them fastened to boIice
headquarters and informed the officers that
there was man in the house. Sergeant Perry
and Detective Raft went to search for the in
truder. They heard the noise as the women
had described it to them, but when they got
into the room they failed to find a man. The
grooming was heard again and the officers then
discovered that the noise was made by the
wind blowing against fireboard. The board
was fastened and the females again retired for
the night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-10
Giving Him Still Another Chance.

''Im guilty. but if your honor will take nv
personal bonds this time I'll be much Obliged
to you, is what John Ryan, the timer, said
when arraigned before Judge Miller this morn
ing for being disorderly. Policeman Jones of
East Washington was the prosecuting witness.
He was willing to have Ryan's personal bonds
taken. because, he said. it was the first time
Ryan had been before the court OF a charge.
'Oh. no" said Judge Miller. ..Ryans been
coming here ever since he has been big enough
to crawl"
Il arrested him in East Washington said
the policeman, and took his word about his
not having been arrested before"
IF you take my bonds this time' said RYAN,
'Tll swear off and stop drinking"
But You have said that thousand times. "
said Judge Miller. Ryan said he had job and
was supporting his mother and father. MY
father has been laid up for some time" he
added
Haven't you laid him up several times?'
asked the judge. Ryan made no reply Judge
Miller said be would give Ryan another chance
and released him on his personal bonds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-10
Emerson on Newspaper Reading.

Newspapers have done much to abbreviate
expression and SO to improve style. They are
to occupy during your generation large share
OF attention. (This was said nearly a quarter
OF century ago. 1t was as If he saw ahead the
blanket editions.) And the most studious and
engaged man can neglect them only at his cost
But have little to do with them. Learn how TO
get their best, too, without their getting yours.
Do not read them when the mind is creative.
And do not read them thoroughly column by
column. Remember that they are made for
everybody, and don't try to get what isn't
meant for you. The miscellany, for instance,
should not receive your attention. There is a
great secret in knowing what to keep out of
the mind as well as what to put in. And even il
you find yourself interested in the selections
you cannot use them, because the original
source is not reference. You can't quote
from newspaper. Like some insects. il died
the day it was born. The genuine news is
what you want and practice quick searches for
it. Give yourself only so many minutes for
the paper. Then You will learn to avoid the
premature reports and anticipations and the
stuff put in for people who have nothing to
think.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-10
Fresh VS.. Stale.

To the Editor of The EVENING STAR:
Who is the caterer quoted in the article in
Saturdays issue Of The STAR telling What a
Caterer Sees Of Life? l want to know. Not for
publication, you know, but as an evidence of
good faith. The caterer who tells you that 1.-The
remains of chicken salad are just as good for
another party, and the croquettes, terrapin
and most other things, likewise, is the caterer
that want to avoid. maintain that chicken
or lobster salad should never be compounded
that is, the meats, celery and dressing should
not be mixed-until just before serving. Even
a very few hours delay will greatly impair its
quality; but when it comes to be held over .'for
another party"-bah! The same is true, though
not in SO greata degree, of terrapin. 1t is not
50 seriously injured by time and subsequent
warnings overland this process doesn't want
to be repeated too often, elther,-but the sooner
it is eaten after being first properly cooked the
better. Please interview another Caterer" ne xt
time, and oblige House KEEPER
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-10
Condensed LOCALS.

Saturday evening fire in the stable of Justice
Bradley. 20l street northwest, caused about
$500 damage, which is covered by insurance
The fire was caused by the dropping of a
lighted match.
The body OF dead male infant was found at
18th and streets northwest yesterday morn
ing.
There were Ill arrests by the police in the
forty-eight hours ending at O'Clock this
morning.
very interesting program arranged by WELL
known young ladies will be rendered in St.
Johns parish hall on the evening of the 18th
for charitable purposes.
Robert Swayze. mentioned in Fridays STAR
as being before the Police Court was not the
resident on Delaware avenue northeast who
bears that name.
Washington Juvenile temple. in Southeast
Washington, Mrs. Julia +. Hodges. superin-
tendent, and Miss Alice Thompson. assistant,
installed its officers for the term Friday even
ing, Past Grand Chief Templar j. X. Mahoney
ONO iating
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-10
The Triple Pledge Advocated.

Mrs. Bishops Undine juvenile temple was
largely attended Saturday afternoon last. not
withstanding the forbidding weather. Six new
members were initiated and seventeen PROPOSE
tions received. The temple was presented
with beautiful bookcase for its library by
VIM. o. Jingles of Friendship lodge of Good
Templars. piano solo was given by Emma
Bishop. vocal solos by Ella Foley and Miss
Josie Dulaney of Friendship lodge. readings by
GertIe Baden, Lillian Dorsey and Florence Cal
lahan. recitations by Emma Carstens and La
Rue Browning. a vocal duet by La Rue Brown
ing and Nellie Bishop. a chorus by the temple
and remarks by Grand Superintendent Russell.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-10
Juvenile Temple Party.

The members of Holloway independent
juvenile temple made public expression of
gratitude and esteem for their superintendent
Miss Annie X. Bond, in merry party given in
Golden Cross hall Saturday evening 1t was in
a double sense birthday recognition. II was
in honor of the anniversary of the birth of the
superintendent and organizer of the temple
and the second anniversary of the organiza-
Mrs Lazelle and Mrs. Rice were present to
wait upon and aid their own children and a
host of other little folks in the pretty and
proper manifestation, which comprised social
musical and literary features and bountiful
repast
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-10
THE GERMAN ORPHAN ASYLUM.
Interesting Ceremonies Mt the Laying
OF the Corner Stone.

Two or three thousand people from the
suburbs and city gathered at the German or
phan asylum on the Good Hope road at 5
O'Clock yesterday afternoon to witness the
corner stone laying of the new brick structure
that is to be the home of many orphans. II
was formerly Protestant asylum. but the re-
ligious distinction has been discarded and now
that the government has made an appropria-
ton for the institution the distinction of ma
tionality will be dropped
THE ADDRESSES
The president of the society, Mr.. Jacob Jose,
from an outdoor platform erected for the &C.
casion, opened the exercises with All address in
German, touching upon the noble character of
the work, and was followed with music by the
S&ngerbund and Maennerchor societies
Rev. Mr.. Mueller, pastor of the Concorda
Lutheran church. conducted in German the
ceremony OF laying the corner stone. In his
address he reviewed the charitable work in
Europe and this country by German philan-
thropists, paying high tributes to Augustus
trunki, Max Mueller, DIR. Passavant and others.
A number of the orphans of the home sang
song IN the German tongue, at the conclusion
OF which the stone, containing copies of the
city papers. coins and roster Of the society.
was placed in position aud q benediction pro-
n ounced.
After selection by Donchs band Mr. Simon
wolf made the closing address in English,
which was laudatory of the general character
OF the work and Of the zeal shown by the men
and women who have given this home their
special attention. The ave Maria" was rem
dered by the Saengerbund and the vast throng
slowly dispersed, many lingering to share the
refreshments served and contribute to the fund
OFFICERS AND DIRECTIONS.
The following are the officers and directors of
the association: Mr.. Jacob Jose, president; Chas.
,,,.,o ID
secretary; John L. Vogt treasurer. and Gustav
Hartig, financial secretary. Messrs. JAG. J.
Appich, Geo. Breitbarth Anton Eberly, Chris.
Heurich, John Karr, Louis Kettler VIM Kett-
Ter, Werner Koch, Chas. Ma DIES. Chris Rupert.
Geo. A. Seufferle. John E. Weiss Simon Wolf,
and DR.. John Walter. directors. r. Springs
guth. Geo. j. Besser, Theo. Brecht, Mrs Emma
Poesche and N. Thalbnrg. delegates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-10
A Loud Protest From East Washington.

10 tne EdltOr OF lHE EVENING STAR:
Your issue of February says: 1.-THE sub
committee of railroads of the House Dis
trict committee gave long hearing to the
friends of the proposed extension of the Drum
Point railroad into the District" And among
other amendments to the bill named the fol-
lowing: Crossing the Anacostia river and run
ming westerly to the intersection of and 18th
streets northeast in the city of Washington;
thence westerly on street northeast to Mary
land avenue; thence southwest on Maryland
avenue to Stanton square"
Now what / wish to say is, if these amend
ments are adopted it would bring another rail-
road through the eastern part of our city.
There are already two that pierce and mar this
section; the Baltimore and Ohio and the Balti-
more and Potomac grid it on the north and
south. Yet it is proposed that this section
shall be further grld-ironed by a third road
running between the two, thereby most effect,i-
ally impairing and depreciating all property
interests IN the entire eastern section of the
city. Have the people no rights which the
greed OF railroad corporations can be made to
respecH
What is the teaching of the past in the efforts
which these railroads have made for the posses
sion and occupancy of the streets and avenues
OF the city? What care they for the interests,
prosperity and beauty of our capital city SO
their rapacity Is cheaply subserved by the grant
OF franchises by Congress at the expense OF the
citizens? Have we not already suffered enough
from their unlawful exactions and in1positions?
Whole sections OF our fair city now lie pros
trate and tramp!ed upon by the iron heel of
soulless and lawess corporations. See Virginia,
Maryland and Delaware avenues and other ave-
nues and streets of thevcity where their domi-
nation Is supreme. Our city government ap-
pears TO be powerless before them, and can
give little or no redress from their usurpations
And now, rs If our masters were not enough,
il is proposed to add yet anothcr-and this to
be enriched at the peoples expense-and ALL
too, without their voices being heard in their
own defense and interest. Can such an alb
surdity be seriously entertained, to ruin an en-
tire section of the city for the benefit of q
/ trucking railroad that has but enc terminus
and comes from nowhere next to nowhere,
''DrumpOint," and whose entire cost would not
! equal the value of the property it deprecates
| i'll the city it reaches?
Why not extend it but six blocks further,
and then it would have the national Capitol
| grounds as a more suitable place for its pala-
/ tial depot. or. perhaps, the Capitol building
! itself might be secured for a suitable consider
/ alton? JRT
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-10
Transfers of Real Estate

Deeds in fee have been filed as follows:
Susie Jackson to W. Duncan. lot 40. block G, wv
City; 200. b. III. Warner to T. NJ. Gale. part
q, 5. =. BIS. sub Pleasant Plains; g. V. G..
Williams to Anna ID. HOpperton. lot So So. IA:
s.. Same to Kate A. Chea;am. subs 81 to
IS, do; 8. +. T.. Corbett TO c. E. Mott lot q
80. 1913; Sl.246.l0 J. +. Coumbe to A. #.
Coumbe. part 5, So 25s; 8. ]. T. Meany to
W. A Lowell. sub 81 SO. IS; e. W. A
Lowell to J. I. Meany. subs 81 and ST. sd. 35s;
e.. ]. Petegrat to Mary n VI. smith Sub L.
50. ssh; 81, 400. James Denison 20 l.. Il. Wight
sub IL. SO. 723; g. Z. A. Keyser to F. H.
Newell, lot 80, block s. L. and ID. s sub Mount
Pleasant, &c; 2,3I9. &. Wilmer to ]. b. Hem
derson, lots l and 5, SO. 1912; g. J. NJ
stockett TO ID. Britwell; subs So TO 50. SO. S9l !;
e. ii. T. Taggert 20 A. r. Mullowney. lot
IL. So 637; g. Z. NJ. Crosby to q. Denegre.
sub 81, 50. I55; s3,I79.75. V. G. Williams to
Anna l. Miller, subs 50 and 81, so. Ga E.
q. Emmert TO +. 5. Obold, part 20. So. sGS;
$1,000. A. Rosenthal 20 James Williams, part
Q, 50. 523; D, 400. L. Gaddis to John Costello.
part ), So S26; s1,750. T. W. Dickens to j. II.
Z. wilson et al, sub ST. So. l52; e. c. W.
king 10 NJ. b. Hanson, lot IA, SO. 1850; e.
4 b. Townsend 70 r. n. Harper, sub ~ So
U.s.; ss4l-5o. G. Wheatley 10 George Hill IT.,
parts 20 to IS, Old Georgetown; e.. j. E.
Beall to Martha Parsons, lots I6 aud II. block /,
Fairyiew Heights; s3.6OO. Commissioners OF
d. c. TO J. Z. Besii, lots and 4, SO. 76T; e.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-10

President Hewett on the Base Ball
Situation.

President Walter Hewett Of the local base
ball club has written letter to the public In
which he sets at rest the rumors that have
arisen that he intends TO Withdraw from the
National league and the base ball business. In
conclusion, after stating his course during the
winter touching upon the Baltimore deal and
the Detroit matter, he SAYS:
81 have taken a FIVE years lease on the p~ ~
grounds and awarded the contract for the
erection Of the stand. fences &C., and will
have an eligibly located ball park next season
which, believe, will be credit to the city.
l am getting together as good a team as the
experience of Mr.. Sullivan with young PLAYERS
Will permit and already have twelve men under
contract L expect to secure several more good
men, and believe the team win compare favor
ably with any club in the league which has had
TO make new start IN getting a club together,
as have had to do.
In conclusion, desire to state most en-
phatlcaily that Washington will be in the
league next season and as long thereafter as
the ball-loving public shows its appreciation of
the sport by Its support. 1 intend to do what
can to build up first-class club, and situated
as the league ia at present, with the brother
hood hight on Its hands, for my club only ask
the support and indulgence of the public"
Ihis Is the first really frank statement of the
case that has come from Mr.. Hewett in regard
"Hou, gives inc lHOSt
direct indications of lively base ball policy
next year, it will undoubtedly be welcomed by
the enthusiasts.
DOES HE MEAN WASHINGTON.
The New York Sun contained the following
paragraph yesterday in relation to the reduc-
ton OF the league back to eight clubs:
1.-The situation requires it" said prominent
gentleman connected with the league, land
You can almost depend upon it to "a certainty
that eight clubs will be the quota. would not
IKE to state just what clubs will drop out. but
when the time arrives to effect such an ar
rangement there will be no i'll feeling engen-
dered, as generally supposed. Yes. it will take
considerable money to purchase these clubs
outright, but when it comes to a good fat offer
don't imagine there will be any hesitation in
accepting. Ex-President Leland of the Sixth
national bank, which was implicated in the late
difficulty, was offered S625 share for his
stock and be accepted it willingly. Why
shouldn't he when the market value was only
S4OO? l contend, therefore, that If the leagne
says eight clubs money will be forthcoming to
make it pleasant for the stockholders of the re-
firing clubs"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-10
The WQrld,s Eair

From the Morning Star and Catholic Messenger
In our last issue we announced that we
thought Washington, the capital of these
United States, as the most fitting place to hold
the worlds fair. Now We suggest the propriety
that every patriotic son and daughter, whether
native born or alien, contribute the sum of 81
towards this grand undertaking which will re-
dound to the honor and pride Of all the inhab-
ltants OF the country. So now set the ball q
rolling.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-10
Mrs. Cleveland's New Pastor.

The Rev. Wilton Merle Smith, once the IA
nous pitcher of the Princeton college base ball
nine, now pastor of the Central Presbyterian
church on 47th street, New York, will soon, it is
said, number among the members OF his con-
gregation ex-President Grover Cleveland and
his wife. Mrs. Cleveland's letter from the
church in Washington which she formerly at
tended was sent Pastor Smith about ten DAYS
ago, and since then Mr.. Cleveland has secured
pew and will attend the service regularly.
Mrs. Cleveland was charmed with Mr. smith
the first time she heard him and SO decided to
join his church
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-10
Sunday School Missionary Anniversary

The Fourth-street ME. Sunday school held
their missionary anniversary last night. The
motto in golden letters was: ''Watchman, what
OF the night. the morning cometh." The pro-
gram consisted OF singing missionary songs by
the school, recitations by Miss Martha Goth
waite. Alexander Davidson and Jennie Moran;
and recitations by twelve little girls who re-
cited verses and the APOSTLES creed and ehanted
the Lords prayer; also by seven girls who
beautifully recited piece called Work for the
Master" and brought i'll seven sheaves. and
while singing Bringing in the Sheaves. 4"
stacked them on the altar. The collections for
the school amounted to S262 and for the church
Sl45; total, Si07.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-10
Attachments.

In the Criminal Court Chief Justice Bing-
ham, the following persons were arraigned this
morning: Michael Meany, Richard Meany.
Edward Cunningham, Leonard Finnicum and
Frank Wynne, charged with larceny from the
person Of Fritz Glauser of watch January z,
through Mr.. Albert Sellers plead not guilty.
John Brown. colored. brought in on a bench
warrant, was arraigned ON a charge Of assault
and battery with intent to kill VIM Lancaster
December 2. He plead not guilty, asserting
that he acted in self defence. He was COM
mitted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-10
Recent Burrfaries.

John B. Sweat OF No. 33l Sth street northeast
complains that his house was entered yesterday
morning by cutting stats from a window and
robbed of gold watch and chain, an oyercoat
and &c in money.-Saturday night thief
entered the house Of Mr.. A. Davis. IT,. No. 1920
9th street. and stole twelve pounds Of beef, two
pounds of butter and a coat.-A thief stole
about IS from Sodman's confectionery store on
pennsylvania avenue Saturday night
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-10
The Mary Washington Association.

The movement to raise funds for the erection
of a monument to Mary the mother of Wash
ington has resulted in the formation OF an as
ISOLATION with the following officers. Mrs.
Waite, the widow Of Chief Justice Waite, presi-
dent; Mrs. Gen. Emory and Mrs. Admiral Lee
vice presidents for the District; Mrs. Hetzei
secretary; L. Francis Riggs, treasurer; Mrs.
Waite, Mrs. Emory, Mrs. Lee. Mrs. Warner,
Mrs. Norton, Mrs. Hetzel, Mrs. Royal and Miss
Maude Lee Davidge, executive committee. A
vice president will be named for each state
and territory
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-10
The Saturday Nipht Club.

The Saturday Night club of Kendall Green,
which lately gave such creditable production
OF the COMEDY of Errors" won fresh laurels
las. week by the rendition Of the .'Courtship of
Miles Standish" before large audience. The
characters of Miles Standish, John Alden,
Priscilla, Indian Chief and the Elder were add
mirably sustained by Messrs. Washburn, 80;
Iiiton, W; Beadeil, 81; Wurdeman, 81, and
Regensburg, 80. respectively. The club gives
rip Van Wrinkle" on the 22d instant
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-10
Congressman PheIan to Resign.

letter has been received in Memphis from
Congressman James Phelan in which he says:
sickness makes it impossible for me to attend
to my duties here and will not only prevent me
from seeking reelection, but will cause me
to hand in my resignation as soon as the con-
test for my seat is decided" Mr.. Phean is
now serving his second term in Congress and
his majority in the last election over Mr.. L. d.
Eaton was in excess of 8. 600.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-10
AnacOstia Rechabites.

Rev. W. G.. Davenport addressed the Recha-
bites Of the village at Emanuel Episcopal
church last night, the house being crowded.
The sermon was suited to the occasion, pictur-
ing the hardships of reformers, which be CON-
pared to that OF blowing up rocks in a field
where each succeeding furrow found as many
rs the one before. The order intend having
monthly public meetings, to be addressed by
the different pastors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-10
Order of the Golden Cross.

Notwithstanding the Indictment evening and
the consequent small attendance the regular
meeting Of Halcyon commandery, No. 1913.
U.o.G.C., Friday night at Golden Cross hall was
an interesting occasion. James s. Sharp was
obligated in the order, and applications for
membership were received from Morris Thorn,
Miss lola T. Williams, Arthur Clements. Mrs
Mary H. Stetson and Mrs. Ella c. Weston.
The commandery also voted to visit Good Will
commandery at the citadel of the latter on th &
oath instant.